SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19669, 12 July 1929, Page 14

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

July 13—'Wellington R.C. (third day) July 20—Waimate Hunt. July 25, 27 —Oisborne B.C. July 27—South Canterbury Hunt. August B—Cliristchurch Hunt. August 3—Poverty Bay Hunt. August 18. 15. 17—Canterbury J.C. August 24 —Pnkuranga Hunt. August 24 —Hawke's Bay Hunt. August 28 —Dannevirke R.C. Augunt 29—Darinevtrke Hunt. August 31—Taranaki Hunt. TROTTING FIXTURES. Attfuit 10. 14, 16— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C.

TURF GOSSIP.

The Now Zealand Racing Conference will be held in Wellington to-day. The order paper is up to the average size, but in the absence of any contentious matter it is not thought likely that the sitting will extend into the afternoon. In the absence of Sir George Clifford, Mr O. S. Watkins will preside. It is understood that the Licensing Committee of the Now Zealand Racing j Conference has not favourably _ considered the application for a jockey s J license recently lodged by J. Campbell. The long-standing dispute between the Waikato racing authorities has been definitely decided by the Dates Committee of the Conference. has recommended that the Waikato Hunt Club retain Labour Day for its Annual Meeting. The two available racing permits will probably be allotted to the Whangarei and Taumarumti Clubs. , Aberfeldv only jumped one fence really well at Trentham on Wednesdav, that at which he fell last y e and his legs were cut about a good deal. His display wn« lrnrd to understand after his splendid schooling, ana it was h's owner's iutention to cut o«t the third dav's engagement if the geUlfog did not show encouraging form vesterdav. This he accomplished, and BWW Aberfeldv is likelv to takp his place in the Winter Hurdles field. Kaiti showed a glimpse of P form When he spreadeagled the field in the Members' Handicap at Trentham yesterday. and it seems feasible that the ideas of pursuing jumping honours with him will now be abandoned. He looks • very reasonable Winter Cup proposition! Another of yesterday's winners in King's Jest will also be on hand lor the same race. He has been imCriug for some weeks past, and the has yet to come from him. This Mir are practically certain visitors to Stiecarton. El Boa carried a lot of money in the concluding event at Trentham yesterday. but he <J'd not please his followers *« any stage, and finished well back. Bulolo's win at Dunedin has caused him to be an expensive proposition Binoe, and his prospects of making •mends during the winter for his re«ent. failures do not look bright. One of the popular topics of conversation at Trentham yesterday hinged on Mister Gamp's task in the Winter Hurdles to-morrow, and if the great majority of investors carry out their intentions he will see a very ornmpfjd price. Arrangements have been made to send him to B'eearton shortly after the Wellington Meeting Merry Mint's attractive form at Trentham on Wednesday was a pleasing feature of the day's rac : n<r. Fe's to compete at the Grand National Meeting, with speqifll designs on the Winter Cur*. Both Taboo and Fairy Herald would not suffer by their races yesterday, and they will again have a large following to-morrow. Blue Paper, one of the candidates in the Trial Plate at Trentham yesterday, is a rising three-year-old filly by Paper Money from Blue Lake, and hag evidently got the family speed, as he was in a forward position for about three furlongs. This was her first race, and sho is likely to do good service for Mr C. F. Vallance next season.

TROTTING NOTES.

nominations for the New Zealand Metropolitan T.C.'s August Meeting •lost on Thursday next at 12 nooa. J. J. Kennerley will leave for Te Awamutu to-day, where he will take •ver the care of Mr W. Johnstone's liorses. M. B. Edwards is on a visit to Australia. Of late, the young trainer has not been in the best of health, and it is thought that the rest from his arduous duties will have the desired effect. The fact that a system of handicapping Is to be given a trial in New Zealand for twelve months has been well received by owners and trainers in Canterbury, and it is anticipated that the opposition that was offered to any change in the old order of things will have been dispelled before the delegates again sit in Conference. There was a feeling that the system would act adversely against country clubs, but when matters were OJtplain%d at the Conference the remit was supported tiy a large •umber of delegates representing clubs outside the Metropolitan areas, and they eefmod anxious to give the system a year's trial. By some, it was feared that if the remit were carried it would take a two-thirds majority to delete the rule next year. As matters stand, however, the new rule acts for only twelve months, and it will then lapse, after which it will be left for delegates to decide matters. J. Bryce recently paid a visit to •Southland and purchased several horses for clients, including two or three young pacers, by Cathedral Chimes, and the trotter, Jock Bingen. It has been reported in Auckland that C, Rokkjer, of Sydney, may come across from Australia and settle in New Xealand. Rokkjer's term of disqualification meted out to him two years ago l>v the New South Wales Trotting Club expired recently.

The presentation of a silver salver and a weil-filled pocket wallet, made to Mr J. B. Norris, in Wellington this week, was contributed to by every Club in New Zealand, and it is a striking tribute to the popularity in which the secretary of the New Zealand Trotting Conference is held. Mr H. P. Nicoll, in making the presentation, said that good secretaries could be found, but it was a rare thing to find a secretary endowed with all the good qualities that Mr Norris possessed. His word was his bond, and for attention to detail and honesty of purpose, the Conference could not have a better man in the position. Mr John Rowe, who was president before Mr Nicoll was elected, endorsed the remarks of Mr Nicoll, and stated that in the thirteen years in which he had had association with Mr Norris, he had found him an ideal secretary.

The Auckland Trotting Club intends to make big improvements to the Alexandra Park track, and Mr A. G. Mabee, secretary, informed a Press representitive that the matter of installing an electric totalisator had already re.eived consideration. He stated that he had circulated debenture holders regarding an increased loan, and he had been agreeably surpri ed at the response made. The success of the venture was practically assured. The appointment of Mr F. J. Beere to the position of Chief Stipendiary Steward for New Zealand is a very popular one, and has been well received by trainers and drivers. Mr Beere, although a stickler for correctness in detail, and intent on dealing out justice to the wrong-doer, is recognised as a very fair man, always ready to listen to both sides of every case he 'has to deal with. The delegates to the New Zealand Trotting Conference at Tuesday's meeting accorded a hearty vote of thanks to the Wellington Racing Club for the courtesies extended in connexion with the club's Winter Meeting. Members considered that it showed a spirit of friendliness well worthy of emulation.

FASTEST TIMES.

GISBORNE R.C.

HANDICAPS. (piutss ASSOCIATION r*LKGBA*.) WELLINGTON, July 11. T)v» following handicaps have been declared for the Gisborne Racing Club's Steeplechase Meeting:—

AUSTRALIAN RACING. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLES. ftwrrsß raws asioctattok—b* mcmc TELEGRAPH <OPTBIOHT.> (Received July 11th, 8.30 p-ra.) MELBOURNE, July 11. Following are the final acceptors for the Grand National Steeplechase:—Sandhurst, Epergna, Cbtumont, Johnny Cake, K»»er» t Seafit, George William, Glenlomie, Parupa, Wanda King, Wi'lanjie, Derision, Aiver, Mosstrooper, Karachi, Flavol XAght.—Australian Pmm Association.

INTERESTING FIGURES. The New Zealand "Referee" ptiblishes a list of the fastest winning performances by horses in New Zealand for the past twelve months, the best times being shown as follows:— One Mile. Epigram .. 2.8 2-5 Countryman .. 2.10 2-5 Bingen Lad .. 2.11 Bingen Lad .. 2.11 2-5 Jean McElwyn .. 2;11 2-5 Countryman .. .. 2.11 2-5 Maiwhariti .. .. 2.11 2-5 Western King .. 2.11 2-5 General Bingen .. 2.11 3-5 Goldman .. .. 2.12 Logan. Hanlon .. 2.12 2-5 Event - .. 2.12 4-5 One and a Quartet Miles. Peter Bingen .. 2.38 4-5 Logan Chief .. 2.40 3-5 Jewel Pointer .. 2.41 4-5 Jackie Audubon .. 2.42 1-5 Native Prince .. 2.42 1-5 Author Jinks .. 2.42 3-5 Talaro .. 2.43 3-5 Logan Park .. 2.44 Pageant .. .. 2.44 1-5 Prince Pointer .. 2.44 Nelson Tosker .. 2.44 4-5 Silkii/Threaa .. .. 8,44 4-5 One and a-Half Miles. Dilworth . 3.24 1-5 Delightful . 3.24 2-5 Happy Rosa . 3.24 2-5 Lindbergh . 3.24 3-5 Lord Nepean .« . 3.24 3-5 Maiwhariti . 3.24 3-5 Logan Park .. . 3.25 Napland . 3.25 Whakataua . 3.25 Wraekler . 3.25 Lady Cello .. . 3.25 2-5 Tactless .. . 3.25 2-5 Warplane . 3.25 2-5 Carmel . 3.25 3-5 Two Miles. Peter Bingen . 4.22 1-5 Peterwah , 4.23 4-5 Author Jinks .. . 4.24 2-5 Peter Bingen .. . 4.25 Talaro . 4.26 1-5 Vesuvius . 4.26 2-5 King Pointer .. . 4.27 Prince Pointer . 4.27 Quality . . 4.27 4-5 Torpedo Huon . . 4.27 4-5 Waitaki Girl .. . 4.27 4-5 Mate o' Mine . 4.28

PARK HURDLES, o! 150 sovs. lim. Abisogne . 10 8 Raukauponga 9 7 Revel 10 « Pursd Proud 9 2 Jen . 10 4 Kingi Pita .. 9 0 Garxon . 9 13 Sonny Boy ... 9 0 FLYING HANDICAP, of 165 sovs. •f. Jeannette . 10 9 Mangaharei . . 9 2 Tharaby . 10 0 Good Sport .. 9 2 Huikai 10 0 Tea Lady 9 2 Startle . 9 13 King Mann .. 9 0 Road Hog . 9 8 Tau 9 0 King Wangs 9 4 Tall Timber 9 0 Plimmerton . . 9 4 GISBORNE STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 2 00 BOVB. About 3m. Clockwork . 10 13 Highway 9 10 Garzou . 9 13 Banjuke 9 5 Revel . . 9 13 Royal Heather 9 5 Crishna 9 11 Bendower 9 4 Abisogne . 9 11 If aster Arch.. 9 0 HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 180 *ovs. 6f. Bold Front . 10 6 Lucky One .. 9 0 Mangaharei . 10 S Rapiota 9 0 Malahat 10 5 Nahi 9 0 Partial Iago 9 0 Eclipse 9 13 Cynette .. 9 0 Mouri Rang! 9 12 I jghtwood 9 0 Otene 9 10 Evensong 9 0 Kingel 9 10 Fall o* 9 Princes* Rain 9 9 the Tear 0 Essential 9 7 Atapai 9 0 Dimmer 9 0 Polydoros 9 0 Outflt 9 6 Lady Simeon 9 5 Castlemalne 9 0 Purse Proud 9 5 Sun Tat Sen 9 0 Wtnnington . 9 4 Pereki 9 0 King Mann . 9 3 Rich Harvest 9 0 Patutahi 9 3 Claremore 9 0 Tau 9 2 TRAMWAY HACK STEEPLECHASE, of 150 eoti. 2m. Garxon 10 7 Baujuke 10 0 Crishna . 10 6 Royal Heather 9 12 Revel 10 3 Bendower 9 10 Abisogne 10 S Master Arch 9 4 Woden 10 0 Rocket Car .. 9 0 Jen 10 0 Ponjola 9 0 WINTER OATS HANDICAP. of 165 sovs. 11m. Singleton 11 6 rtold Front .. 9 s Thursby 10 4 Tea Lady 9 0 Superb King 9 10 Good Sport .. 9 0 Queen's Choice 9 7 Clavers 9 0 Road Hog 9 • Nahi 9 0