SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19212, 19 January 1928, Page 10

SPORTING.

TURF GOSSIP. Acceptances for the Pahiatua fleeting close to-day. Acceptances for the Takapuna Meeting close to-morrow. The Invercargill trainer, J. A. Rowland, passed through CLristchurch yesterday with Spean Bridge and Beautj Light*. The trip to Wellington with Celerity 11. was cancelled uwing to the English mare going to pieces after her hard ratine at the southern holiday Meetings, and she has been turned out i'or a three months' spell. DtMUt} LHit is hemg tt-ken north by Rowland. on behalf of his owner-trainer, F Shaw, who is unable to be preseiu at the .Meeting. Spean Bridge has an engagement in the Apprentices 1 late f,n iSnturday, and will bo ridden bv M. Kerr. Her special mission is the Douro Cup on Monday, and on her recent showing in the south. the imported mare's prospects cannot ho overlooked.

The following are the weights to '<3 carried in the' Wellington Stakes, five* furlongs, on Saturday:— Pagnnelli 8.0, Gascony 8-6, Silvermine 8-(3, Golden Armour S-3, Stagliunter 7-12, Childsplay 7-9. Prince Humphrey 7-8, f>ilyer Paper 6-12, Thespian colt- 6-12, Baskier (3-12, Darl' Gin 6-9. The weights in the Apprentices Plate at Trentliaro on Saturday are a* follows:—Goshawk 8-8, Some Law 8-2, Ladvkiller 8-'.'. Wild Work 8-2, lho Swell 8-2 Calm Eve 8-2, Spean Bridgo 8-2, Arikiwfii 7-6, Aro de Val 7-6, Blimp 7-6, Lady Limond 7-6, Thurnhella 7-6, Amor 7-6, Bourse 7-6, Starllight 7-6. Wayward 7-0. Southerners say that Good as Gold is verv brilliant, and they regard her as one of the best sprinters they have seen down there for a long time. Her connexions make no secret of U l 'ir confidence in her, and she has been substantially supported on each occasion shb lias won. With a jump-out, a good judge who has seen her win ah her races, says that she will only bo beaten at Trentham by a great horse On tlio first day at "invercargill she ran off tho course at the turn, and then could not be reached. L. J. Ellis will ride her at Trentham.

Royal Feast, tho most prolific stakeearning two-year-old and tho outstanding youngster of the 11)26-27 dead (says tho "Sydney Referee")Alter working at Willianistown on January 6th, the colt faltered, dropped to the grtfund, and was dead. It is unfortunate that such a remarkable galloper should bo lost thus early his career. Royal Feast was a power-fully-built fellow, and had all gone well with him, ho would have risen "> still greater heights. As a two-year-old he earned £13,119 in stakes, thereby eeffpsing the previous record—- £■ 11,801— standing to tire credit of that remarkable horse, Heroic. Standing 16.2 hands, he was one of the biggest two-year-olds we have had in recent years. He promised to go a long way on the racecourse. It was predicted by some that he would prove a stayer, but others contended that his action was not that of a horse who would see out a journey. The latter idea would appear to be correct in view 'if the stable intention to prepare the colt for sprint races in the autumn. The Riccarton apprentice, A. Eastwood, will ride Starflight in the Apprentices' Handicap at Wellington on Saturday, and may have the mount on Paperchase in the' Telegraph Handicap. Ark Royal will be ridden in the Wellington Oup by C. Eastwood, and W. Brown, -will hare the mount on Pink Note.

An untried four-year-old that has attracted much attention at Riccarton lately is a colt by Greyspear from The Spike, by Charlemagne 11., from the Artillery mare, Marlin. He was bred and is owned by Mr L. R. C. Macfarlanc, who has Grey finch racing in his colours, and has only been in work a short while, but in his few light essays on tlie track he has shown himself to be a natural galloper, with an unusually long, free stride. A tempting offer has been refused for the colt, who will race under the namo of Claymore. Nurse is also putting through lis facings a three-year-old unnamed gelding by Clarenceaux from the Stony-hurst-bred maro Sweet Smile. This youngster also shows promise, and more will ba heard of him. It transpires that Sir Roy does not incur a penalty in the Anniversary Handicap at Wellington for his win at Ashburton last Saturday. The penalty rule applies only to winners at the day's racing at Trentham itself, and and not at anv other fixture.

The Lord Multifid—Algai gelding, Erin-go-bragh, left Gre.vmouth for Wellington yesterday morning to fulfil engagements at the Trentham Meeting.

TROTTING NOTES.

Acceptances for the first day of the •Forburv Park Trotting Club's Summer Meeting close to-morrow. W. J. Morland, who has turned out a number of very good horses, including the trotter, Escapade, is at present working a very promising two-year-old gelding by Rey de Oro—Belette, a half-brother to Lady Joan and Epigram. He is bay in colour. Ivyana seems to be quite sound again, and will probably be raced at the Nelson Meeting. Danny Boy, by Harold Dillon— Agasenia, who was opeiated upon recently, is again in work with other members of Mr J. R. McKenzie's team at Islington. Danny Boy is a good-looking sort and may be given a run at the Cheviot Trotting Club's Annual Meeting on February 4th. After a short spell earned as a result of their exertions at the Auckland Meeting, Peter Swift and Great Actress are again doing useful work. Peter Swift gave a good exhibition in his winning effort at Auckland, and may be regarded as one of the best trotters in commission.

Mr James Brennun, president of the West Australian Trotting Association aud recognised as one of the pillars of the sport, lias tendered his resignation as president, committeeman, and guarantor. The reason of his resignation is said to lie in the fact that he is strongly opposed to the principle of committeemen betting, and owning and leasing horses. Air Brennan has been associated with the Association For 14 years, and has been president almost uninterruptedly.

Some perturbation has been caused at the lack of interest shown in trotting in South Australia lately, says the Sydney '"Referee," and unless an early impetus is given to the sport, the immediate outlook is not too promising Attendances have considerably fallen off, and the position is not at all reassuring. It is hard to account for the apathy, as harmony now rules among the controlling body, but public interest is showing a conspicuous waning. Hal Huou, who is owned and trained by H. Jones, at Hastings, and figures as an entrant in the Hawke's Bay Cup, was a fairly consistent performer last season, being four times placed out of sis starts. The son of Hal Zolock*— Huonette won a twelve-furlong heat at Wanganui, registering 3.31 from a 3.40 mark. Hal Huon was unplaced in the South Wairnrapa Cup off a 4.49 mark, but is expected to do better on his home track.

[ WAIROA RACING CLUB.

ACCEPTANCES. (riIESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WAIROA, January 18. Following are acceptances for events oa the second day:— WAIKAREMOANA HACK HANDICAP, of 90 soys; 6£ —Ki"? Willonyx 9-10; Cherry Girl 9-2; Tan S-9; Night Witch 8-0; Calitho 7-12,• Sun Vat Sen 7-9; Goldstreak 7-S; L'Autumn 7-5; Gay Raiment 7-5; lvathelma HUR U.MAI HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; lm —Atereria IU-"J; Nahi 8-8; Wilfred 7-12; Jeu 7-12; Cymbelino 7-3; Polytivious 7-3. CARROLL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, ot 133 sovs; lm If—Huikai 10-3; Butterscotch 9-4; Atereria 8-13; Princess Nata 7-11; Garzon 7-0. SCURRY HANDICAP, of 65 sovs: 6£— Plimmerton 9-0; Suu Vat Sen 8-11; Fall o' the Year S-10; Avazoue 8-9; Kinsel 8-8; Polytivious S-6: L"Autumn 8-8; Pcreki 8-8; Ahalama 8-8; Cymberliue 8-8; Kathelma 8-8. LOCAL HACK HANDICAP, of 75 sovs; 7f —Munutai 9--J: Rakaroa 3-21!; Goldstreak 8-0; Cluster 8-6; Plimmerton 8-6; Mangaruhu 7-10; Aita 7-10; Diamond Jewel 7-7. PLYING HANDICAP, of 123 sovs; 6f Jeannette 9-1: King Willonyx 8-1; Cherry Girl 7-7: Inner liarbour 7-3; Waioeka Jack 7-0. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; (if —Cherry Girl 9-2: Royal Time 8-10; Nahi 8-9; Calithe 7-12; Fall o' Year 7-8; Cluster 7-7: Night Nurse 7-5; Aita 7-5; Avazone 7-5; Kinsel 7-5. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; —Huikai 10-3 Princess Nata 7-13; Comedy Prince 7-2; Carniola 7-0; Garzon 7-0.

TRENTHAM NOTES.

[THE PKES3 SpeeUl Senrlce.J WELLINGTON, January 18. Celerity 11. was scratched for the Wellington Cup and all other engagements at the Mooting at 9.30 j.ru. to-day. In a, covering letter, the trainer, J. A. Rowland, staled that the niare was showing signs or lameness, hiieau Bridge will thus be the solo rcprcsem.at.ivi) ot the stable, aud she iii dun -UOl2l the aoutli to-morrow morning. i'uotfall was scratched for tho Wellington Cup and all other engagements at 9.55 a.in. to-day. He has lately been showing signs oi lameness and it was thought advisable not to run him at Trentham. G. Hurray-Aynsley urrivrd this morning with Pa.perehaso and Starflight. Hulalie nearly met with a. bad accident while being unloaded at Trentham on Tueaday. She attempted to jump the lower door of tho box but fortunately Percy Mason dropped the door quickly and Eulalio got off with slight abrasions to a leg. She was out exercising this morning 'and appeared none tho worse for her mishap. Golden Aimour and Goblin Market wero trotted on the sprint course propor. Set Sail is one of the favourites for tho Wellington Cup, and she has reached Trantiiaui looking in first-rate order. This morning nfter breakfast she galloped a strong mile, and shaped in a style which greatly pleased the track watchers. Good aa Gold is so freely discussed in connexion with the Telegraph Handicap tfca-t more than ordinary interest attached to her appearance on the Trentham tracks. Sho is only a pony in size, according to her trainer 1-1.3 bands, but sho looks solid and very fit. Sho was accompanied by tho Ijeighton—■ Flora McDonald Iwo-ycar-oid Dumbla.no, who so far has not acted up to expectations. .Star Stranger and Joy King are due at Trentham to-morrow, and from the south the following are due to arrive:—R. Keeper C2), R. Emerson (2), T. 11. Gillett (3), and J. A. Rowland (1). W. D. Moroney arrived at Trentham tori ay with David Garrick, Banket, Baskier, VorUgern, and King' Midas. 11. Carroll has put in an appearance at Trcnthum with l'aganelli. Ho also brought down Biliikeris, of whom ho has temporary charge. Paganelli on his last visit to Trentham was successful in a two-year-old handicap at the Autumn Meeting. Ho carried 8-9 aud ran the five furlongs in the extremely smart time of sSsee. He will lie hard to beat in the Wellington Stakes on Saturday. ■Sir Archie and Gala Day have arrived from Auckland and were out exercising on the tracks this morning.

Othor newcomers seen out wero Countersign, Rotor, Pink Note, and Rascal. Since tho old judge's box at Trontbam was done away with and the judging: done from ilia, corner of the stewards' stand, the judge has been accommodated on tho lower deck. Mr TV. P. Russell finds that the elevation is hardly sufficient to allow him a fair view of the inside horse in a very close finish, so arrangements hate been made to place him on the t-op declc. From this point tho view is much better, and Trentham will now he in line with Riccarton, where the judge is similarly placed as regards elevation.

11l the absence ot rain the gra«3 tracks at Tronthaui have become very hard, and as there does not seem any prospect of rain falling before the races, a a tart was made yesterday with the hose and, the motor-drawn watercart in watering the course. The whole tract was Riven a good soaking, and will receive similar attention as required. The watering should assißt in taking the jar out of the ground.

The two-year-old, Silver Paper, is causing his connexions some anxiety. He has apparently "bruised a forefoot, and is now favouring it. Silver Pa.per is receiving treatment, and it is to be hoped that he will be able to take his place in the Wellington Stakes field. E. Scoullar, however, is plainly anxious. Childsplay moved short again this morning prior to getting warmed up by a round on the tan. The hard tracks are apparently going' again3t her, and it will be n pily i'i they prevent her from hitting cut in her race.

GREYMOUTH J.C.

R. MORRIS DISQUALIFIED FOR SEASON. (SPECIAL TO THE PRESS.) GREYMOUTH, January IS. Tho District Committee of the Greymouth Jockey Club met this afternoon. Present: Messrs T. E. Coates (chairman), W. R. Kettle, A. Perotti, F. H. Kilgour t W. H. Parlit, and H. P. Doogan. The secretary reported that the Recfton Jockey Club had notified the suspension of 11. Morris (rider of Spode) fbr threo months for interference with King Cheops by seizing the horse's bridle in the County Handicap at the Reefton Meeting. The chairman said that tho sentence was inadequate. It was a serious offence, and he felt the Reefton Club had treated the matter very leniently. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Doogan, to disqualify Morris for the remainder of the 1927-28 season.

With reference to tha line of £5 imposed ou A. G. Campbell for careless riding at the Greymouth Jockey Club's Meeting on December 30th, it was pointed out that a line could not be inflicted for that class of offence.

It was decided to alter the penalty to suspension for ono month from the date of the offence.

The application of the Westland Racing Club for a change of date for the Autumn Meeting from April 11th to April 12th was approved.

The programmes of the Westland Racing Club and the Westport Jockey Club were approved. The . Programme Committee was instructed to draw up a programme for the Grey Jockey Club's Easter Meeting. The statement of receipts and expenditure submitted in connexion with the recent Meeting showed a credit balance of £57.1. This was considered very satisfactory, members expressing tho opinion that the outlook for the current year seemed much brighter for the club.

EGMONT R.C. The following are tho nominations for the principal events ut tho Egraont Summer Meeting, to be held on Februarv 2nd and 4th:—

EGMONT CUP, of 700 sovs; lini— -Joy Bird, Oratrix, Hynanna, EUingar, Piuthair. Henna, Orazone, Bright Glow, Euphonium, Mint Leaf. Yorna, Sleepy Sol, Ardfmnan, Town Bank, Blimp, Xovar, Royal Mint. XOLAX GOLD CX*P, of 350 sovs; BAC Kindle, Thurnbell, Discourse, Greengrocer, Miss Mvrcia, Orcades, Barryanda, Wayward, Flying Shot, Always, Restaurant, Bisox. Resinous. Bent. Knwhakina, Ladvkiller, Broad Aorc. Blimp. Keddar, Go.shawk, Lady Robinson. Sovima, Royal Acre.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 175 soys; 5f Miss Ransom, Marble King, Llanore, Te Ati;iwa. Isiogne, Kaha, Time Will Tell, Lady Quex, Solgele. Gold Dawn, War Flame, Cal* lapat. Boundary, Tea Miss, Le Champ, Fer* managh, Calamine, Black Odin, Royal Ceres, High Di&daiu.

TONKS STAKES, o£ 400 sovt>; lsm—J?? Bird, Oratrix. Hynanna, Ellingar. Piutbair, Herintt, Greengrocer. Orazone, Miss ilercia. Bright Glow. Barryonda. Euphonium. Mint Leaf, Hipo, Whenuanui, Manly, Yoma, Sleepy Sol. Vivo. M'enday, Ardfinnan, Town Kilmiss. Blimp, XoTar, Paitunu, Killochj Royal Mint, The liamb.