SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19691, 7 August 1929, Page 14

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. August 13. 15. 17—Canterbury J.C. August 24—Pakurnnfta Hunt, August 24 —Hawke'i Bay Hunt. Auj;u»t 2d—Dannevirke K.C. August 29 —Dannevirke Hunt. August 81—Taranaki Hunt. September 4. s—Marton J.C. September 7 —Ota*o Huut Club. September 12 14—Wanganui J.C. September 21 —Ashburton County 80. September 21—Naper Park B.C. September 21. 2J—Avondale J.C. ■September 20, 27—Gerald ne R.C. September 26—Hawke's Bay J.O. TROTTING FIXTURES. August 10, 14, 16— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. August 31 —Auckland T.C. • c t Ji.«uiuer 7 -.\ew Brighton T.O. Se.,tembei 14—Combined Cluba. October 5 Methvtn T.C. October l 2— W&ikato T.C. October 19 —New Brighton T.O. October 26, 2&— G reymouth T.C. October 26. 28 Auckland T.C. October 28--Northland T C. Octobei 28- Oamaru T.C. November 2 —Wellington T.O. November 12, 14, 15 -N Z Metropolitan T.O. November 20, 23 —Otahuhu T.C. Norembei 27, SO- Forbury Park T.C. Decembei 6, 7—Nelson T.C December 14—New Brighton T.O. December 26--Ashburton TC. December 26- Gore T C December 26. 27 We«tport T.C. __ December 26. 26- South Wairar»pa T.C. December 27 , 28 , 81 —Auckland T.C. December 28—Winton T.C. December 30—Inangahua T.O.

TURF GOSSIP. Final payments for the Grand National Steeplechase, Winter Cup, and Grand National Hurdle Race, and acceptances for the six remaining first day's events at next week's Meeting wiil close at 8 p.m. to-morrow. Glendowie was expected to be seen in action at Riccarton yesterday morning and spectators were disappointed at his non-appearance. Glendowie has not been right foi the past week and his condition has not permitted him to be worked seriously enough to warrant a trip from Addington. It can now be taken for granted that he will not be a starter in the Grand National Steeplechase, or even at the Meeting, unless he shows sufficient improvement to be able to contest one of tne shorter steeplechases later in the week. A. E. Ellis was offered the ride on Prickles ; n the Winter Cup but was unable to accept owing to making a prior engagement for the Night Raid gelding. Tclieka, who will carry tn« colours of the Hon. Mr Wilfonl. A rider has not been obtained for Priokles. Radiate suffered from lameness to such an extent after his race in tho Horaeby Steeplechase on Saturday lasi that it lias oeen decided to fire his affected legs and to give him a spell on his owner's property. The Riccarton tracks bore an animated appearance yesterday morning The middle of the course propei was thrown open for gallopers and this was used by a large number of horses engaged next week, while advantage was taken by trainers of other horses being prepared for spring racing to give tnem some fast work on the good going provided. The steeplechase fences were also available, but there was very little demand for them, only four jumpers tackling the ©ours*. The weather was spring-like, and an unusual number of spectators were present to follow the proceedings, which, however, although interesting to a degree, did not produce any outstanding gallops. This was accounted for by the course proper being holding along the back stretch and to the fact that several horses were raced on Saturday and others were not out for fast times More interest will be mani- ' fested in the winding-up gallops toi morrow, and on Saturday. Subdivision was one of the first out. ' covering five furlongs in 1.6 3~5- He was running well amongst the front i division at the end of three furlongs . in the Brabazon Handicap on Satur- ' day, but got badly interfered with and was knocked back to the middle of the field. He should soon pick up a race. Quick Plunge finished better than ; Comique at the en«l of four furlongs taking 51 8-5. Netley and Meprisant sprinted over the same ground in 52 2-o. J Full Feather and Sudden Storm - went well over five furlongs, occupying 1.0. The former is a much improved colt since he raced at the Wellington Winter Meeting. \ Gay Sonnet, with a good weight up, t strode over six furlongs in 1.17 3-5. She showed some of her usual ® a Fv . speed on Saturday, but did not finish * on in a manner suggesting her ability I to go the Winter Cup journey. Still the race would improve her and she will not We friendless next week. She will be ridden in her engagements bv W Bush, who has been associated with her in her track work for some weeks I past. The Viscount and Lender reeled off five furlongs in 1.5. The latter looks well after his hard race on Saturday. and will race prominently again next week. Glenrowan and Innisfree finished in front of Airplane after covering half a mile in 51 4-5. Wrigley and Gala Day were together throughout a seven furlong task executed in 1.36. Mister Gamp accomplished similar work in 1.89. Gold Cure was going better than First Raid at the conclusion of six i furlongs run in 1.19 1-5. 1 Prickles and Royal Flower sprinted 1 half a mile in 53 2-5. Haste and Troilus did strong work over seven furlongs, and Narrative nnd Filosol were not extended m a . six furlong task. 6 Fabriann and Kaikahu galloped a * mile at a useful pace throughout. I Solferite took 55 to run an easy >. half mile. * Sarnia finished in front of Red Boa b at the end of five furlongs in 1.7 2-5, but the latter was not ridden out over the last furlong. I; King's Guard was given strong work ,1 over a circuit. * Grand Song and Zeuxis galloped four furlongs in 53 2-5. * Buoyant finished in front of Bulolo ! md Snlgele nfter covering five fur- * longs in 1.6. Paniolin ran over half a mile in ' 53 4-5, and Sweet Refrain went well * in a useful seven furlong task. Amorist strode over a mile in 1.51, \ovnr ooverine the same journey in 1 51 2-5. ' Mov Hall and Safety recorded 1.7 for five t'urlongs In© fonner has made marked improvement since joining R Ellis's stable, and ran a creditable race last Saturday. Honeycomb and Juniper were nbreast in a hnlf mile sprint along the K»»ck. tnkintf Thi« wn* th# Intter's first serious work since being recommissioned.

Ronrose, who is engaged in the Cashmere Piute, was responsible for a imnrt effort in reeling off four furlongs in 61.

Morinn and Royal Mint took 58 2-5 to cover the same ground. The latter h<i» given ever> satisfaction since arriving from Wellington, and it wonld not be surprising to see him make a return to winning form in the spring.

Honour was given a swinging gallop over a mile, accompanied by Pride. Tbe chestnut colt continues to make good progress in his work. Alaric (E. Shaw) and Birkbeck, with a stable apprentice up. were sent two rounds over the schooling country The latter gave a fine display, but Alanc was inclined to run down borne of his fences. Antrim Boy (W Cooper) jumped two hurdles in a pleasing manner. Mangnni (H. Dulieu) and Horomea (R. Svme) were companions over five hurdles. Both jumped well, the former especially being responsible for an attractive exhibition. Whiter (E. Shaw) and Clarenson (\ Youngman) negotiated a circuit of the hurdles, the latter making the better showing, in a moderate display. Much interest was centred in the appearance of Wiltshire (R. Symc) and Uralla (F. Foster), who set off together to negotiate a round of the main steeplechase course. Both jumped the first two fences well, but Uralla stopped at the first of the Kennels double and refused to jump it after four further fcttemots. She was then got over the second of the double and was not further persevered with Wiltshire went on and gave a splendid exhibition, clearing each obstacle in his stride, and completing his work with a magnificent effort over Cutts' brush. He had the pace on throughout and gave the impression that he has tegained the form which enabled him to outclass the field in the Grand National Steeplechase twelve months ago fie has been favourite for next Tuesday's race since the weights appeared, and after yesterday's good showing is certain to maintain his position up to the closing of operations. Ural la's performance was very d'sappointing to onlookers, as she had the reputation of beina a proficient jumper. One reason assigned for her refusing was that the Kennels' double was affected by shadows from the adjoining high trees, which were more pronounced than would be the case later in the day There was evidently something in this contention, as Oriflamb (I. Tilson) and Taramoa (G. Dempster), who followed the above pair, both baulked at the same fence three or four times after jumping the previous obstacle well, and their riders brought them *>ack to the stables. C. Christie will leave by the Manuka from Dunedin next week with his team en route for Western Australia. Puess Service.

TROTTING NOTES.

Weather oonditions at Addington yesterday morning were almost perfect for training operations and the track was in first-class order. Glideaway was the first to work, and the reverse way of the track she went a mile and five furlongs, doing her work evenly and well. Young Blake trotted a mile and five furlongs in his best style. This gelding is in great order and is expected to race well at the coming Meeting. Logan Park was indulged in strong work with a couple of short sprinta, and Western Voyage went two miles. The Australian trotter made a couple of breaks, but otherwise gave a good display. Native Prince (J. S. Shaw) gave a grund exhibition of free-legged Pacing over a mile and a half, and he should strip very fit for immediate engagements. Royal Comrade went once round at a good clip and Golden Devon did strong work without the straps. Audominion, who is nearly at his beet, trotted solidly over two miles, and did much better than Audobell, who made a couple of breaks. Wilma Dillon and Tonic were associated in work over a mile and • half, and the former always had the better of the go. Carmel (J. S. Shaw) executed one of the most attractive efforts of the morning when he went two miles m good time. The Auckland pacer is »n great order and is expected to do well within the next week. Delightful, who looks well, was given long work without being extended, and Nelson Boy and Kiowa worked a mile and a half together. Avenger, Jolly Chimes and Mac Dillon were brought from New Brighton, and they were sent over a mile and a half. Jolly Chimes led for the greater part of the journey, but Avenger was an easy winner over the last part. The Harold Dillon gelding paced very well, and he has only to race up to this showing to win races in the near future. Maiwhariti, assisted by Nelson MeCormack over the last mile, went a mile and a half in great style, pacing evenly over the whole journey. The pace over the first part was very fast, ntid it was no wonder that Nelson McCormack faded towards the finish Lingfield was responsible for a good performance over a mile and a quarter, registering very fair time. From stnrt to finish the Author Dillon mare paced evenly and with plenty of dash. She is near the height of her form. With acceptances declared for the first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan T.C's August Meeting, interest in the fixture has increased, and the prospects are for excellent racing on Saturday next In several events the defections are numerous, but the withdrawal of a number of horses from the Trial, Selwyn, and International Handicaps only served to reduoe unwieldy fields. Of the twenty-five horseß nominated for the August Handicap, aix have dropped out, the defections being Acre. Mate o' Mine, Logan Park Padlock, and Kohara, while Jewel Pointer was scratched soon after the handicaps appeared. It cannot be said that the absence of these horses caused any surfrise, with the possible exception of .ogan Park, whose trainer, W J. Tomkinson, has two other representatives engaged. Logan Park is not quite so forwards as Young Blakt* or Glideaway. and he claims engagements on the second and third days of the Meeting. Acre did not seem to hold good prospects of success, and Mate o' Mine is probably rot quite at his best Padlock claims an engagement later in the day, and neither Jewel Pointer nor Kohara has been brought south. It is a high-class field, and betting on the totnlisator will take a wide range Dundaa Boy, Silk Thread, and Kingcraft are favoured at present, but the race bears a very open appearance. Nelson McCormack has been doing a lot of saddle work at Addington of late and has shown plenty of speed. Ho is the actual favourite for the Electric Handicap, but he will find the mile long enough. St Bridget and Exclusive are other well-fancied horses f.nd their most recent form cannot be ignored. Great Bingen still retains an engagement in the International Handicap on Saturday, and handicapped to do 2.9 he is not badly treated. There are others, however, that have been let up on their best times, and these include Bonny Logan, Epigram, and Western King. The New Zealand Trotting Register wad published yesterday, and the keen demand for this publication was evidenced by the big sales recorded. Followers of trotting recognise in the Register the only volume that enables them to keep abreast of the times so far as trotting is concerned, and those who have not already secured a copy sboiild not delay in doing so. The Christchurch Press Company are the publishers, and a charge of 7s 6d is bring made. For 7s lOd the book will be posted to any address in New Zealand*

Nelson McKinney is on the scene bright and early and yesterday he was driven in his work at Addmgton by J S. Shaw. Be did not make any verv decided impression. Mr J. Trengrove has sold Great Hope to a Tasmanian buyer and he has been passed by the veterinary surgeon. He will leave Dunedin bv tbe Manuka next week.—Press Service. NOTES FROM TRENTHAM. [THE PEESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON, August 6. Fair conditions prevailed for training work at Trentham this morning, but, heavy overnight rain had again softened the tracks, which had dried up well. There was not a great deal or interest in the gallops, which were done on the trial grass. Quantum sprinted five furlongs and did it well. He is to go to Riccarton, probably on Friday night. Tcbeka went once round at a working pace. ELe has done well since racing at the Wellington Winter Meeting and his chance in the Winter Cup cannot be ignored. It is definite that A. E. Ellis will ride him. Blaok Mint and Historic and Roi de Va) did working gallops. Historic is looking very fit and will play his part well at the National Meeting.

Matu was schooled over four fences with A. Jenkins up, and gave a fine display. He afterwards did a working gallop and ran home the last half in 55. Matu has accomplished a lot of solid work since the Wellington Meeting and will oe in good order for his National engagement. Thurnbell. who nad schooled well over three hurdles on Monday, did .1 working gallop over a mile, and, brought home by Pat's Boy, ran the last three furlongs in 42. Otaura Lass ran four furlongs tn <56. Historic and Roi de Val leave for Riccarton to-morrow night. Matu. Tcheka, Otaura Lass, Thurnbell, Pat's Boy, Black Mint, and possibly Tourist, will go down on Friday night. Vesperus left for Riccarton to-ni<zht in charge of his trainer, T. Pritchard.

NOTES FROM WINGATUI. [TBS PBESB SpeoUl Service.] DUNEDIN, August 6. Hie tracks at Wingatui were in good order this morning, and the horses still here and engaged at the National Meeting were given useful work. Black Duke, looking very light, was sent p good five furlongs. He is in great fettle. Overhaul covered a round at a solid pace. He was schooled on Monday. This horse is better than when he raced at Trentham, and promises to take a power of beating in the big hurdle race next week. Mem bo, who looks all the better for his racing at Timaru, was given useful work, and did it well. The programme sub-committee of the Dunedin Jockey Club met on Monday evening, and it is reported that the Bpring Meeting is likely to open with a Hack Steeplechase each day, as the Birchwood Hunt Club's Meeting is set down for a few days prior to the D.J.C. Meeting, and the Winton Jockey Club's Meeting about a month later, and both clubs have cross-coun-try events on their programme. This innovation for the Spring Meeting should meet with good support.

"N.Z. REFEREE."

RICCARTON AND ADDINGTON. | Saturday next will see the opening of the Grand National Racing Carnival. On that day the Metropolitan Trotting Club will stage its first day's programme, with the Nationals and Winter Cup to follow a day or two later. A wonderful week's sport is in prospect. Interest centres for the moment in the big jumping double at Biccarton, along with the Winter Cup. The Hunt Club Meeting, held last Saturday, is usually regarded as in part a rehearsal for the C.J.C. winter gathering. Some of the results throw light on the prospects of a number of those horses engaged at Riccarton next week. For this reason "Carbine's" review in the current "Referee" of the Meeting, which is supplemented by a budget of notes on the running, should prove useful as a guide to bettors. Apart from that review and those notes, the same writer deals in detail with fields for the Grand National Hurdles, Steeplechase, and Winter Cup. Other features in the race section are an English letter covering the last Ascot Meeting, and an article entitled 'Four-footed Speed," which tells of animals in the Gobi desert who can travel faster than Gloaming, and are as enduring as several Trafalgars rolled into one. Light harness devotees will want to know the prospects for Addington. A preliminary review of the handicaps nave already appeared in the "Referee." Tbosfc on the lookout for likely investments will want to read the summing up, on the acceptances, by "Miles." The fields are large, and the fact that there will be a number of horses striving to qualify for the New Zealand Trotting Cup must add a fillip to the proceedings. The programme for the Earthquake Benefit Meeting, to be held in Auckland, also is published. On the statistical side, this week s Official Calendar carries the list of sires whose stock have won in stakes £2OO and over. *

WAIMATE RAGING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. Mr E. 0. d'Auvergne presided over the annual meeting Of the Waimate Racing Club. The report stated that the year commenced with a debit balance of £166 9b 2d and other liabilities of £33 13s 4d, and closed with a debit balance of £2O 6s fid and liabilities of £25 6s Bd. The assets exceeded the liabilities by £2078 Os lOd. The club showed a profit on the March race meeting. Considerable improvements had been effected at the course. Fourteen new members had been elected, but nineteen members had been lost. The receipts had been £2028 5s and expenditure £IBBB 2s 4d, leaving a credit on the year's working of £l4O 2s Bd. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted: President, Mr E. C. d'Auvergne; vice-president, Mr E. A. Craighead; committee, Messrs W. F. George, J. F. Cooney, J. Dench S. Dixon. E. B. Harrison, J. Matheaon, J. H. Mitchell, (J. A. McCulloch, and H. Willetts. The secretary reported that a supporter of the elub had presented a eup for the next race meeting. The newly-appointed committee held a meeting at the close of the annual meeting. The secretary reported that the Waimate Hunt Club had abandoned its race meeting for the year and would not be nsing the racecourse. Mr R. H. Aldworth (Manawatu) wrote thanking the club for its gift in connexion with his retirement from judging. The New Zealand Sports Protection League advised that a'most 8000 signatures had been appended to the petition to Parliament in favonr of the Gaming Act Amendment Bi'l. The secretary was instructed to collect petitions still beine circulatPd and to forward them to Mr J. Bitcbener, M.P. Mr W. F. George was elected honorary treasurer and Mr J. M. Rattray was reappointed auditor. The stewards appointed were as follows: Messrs J. Atwell, M. J. Corrigan, G. B. Creemer, M. 3. Gorman, C. G. Holmes, and A. 8. Jones. Messrs E. C. d'Auvergne. E. A. Craighead W. F. George. J. Dench, an-1 H. W.lle ts were appointed a Ground Committee. Mr Dench, for the Grouid Committee, reported that the course was in exce v ent order, and he had never seen it looking better at this time of the year. Mr Craighead said owners were greatly in favour of the two trotting events on the programme being harness trots. The matter was left over to the Programme Committee for consideration. Messrs D. Wise, J. Major, J. Twomey, R, Marshall, and P. Brown war* elected membars of ths ctafc.