SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19841, 31 January 1930, Page 14

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

Februarv I—Takapunal—Takapuna J.C. Summer (second day). Februarv s—Tapanuis—Tapanui R.C. Annual. February 6, 6 —GUborue R.C. Summer. February 6 B—Taranaki J.C. Autumn. Februarv 13, 15—Dunedin J.C. Autumn February 13, 15—Poverty Bay Turt Club tjumme-. February 13, 15 —Wanganui J.C. Autumn. Februarv 15. IT —Rotorua R.C. Annual. February 19—Clifden R.C. _ , . . T „ February 19, 20 —Woodville District J.C. February 20 —Tolaga Bay J.C February 22 —Canterbury J.C. February 22, 24 —Dargaville K.C. Kphruarv 20 £7 —Gore RC, Fobruarv 26, 27—D.innevirke R.C. Autumn. February 27—Waiapu R.C. February 23, March I—Marlborough R.C. Summer. March I—Banks Peninsula R.C.

TROTTING FIXTURES.

Februarv- 1-Forbuiy Park T C. (second day). February B—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. February 15—Wellington TX . February 22—Kaikoura T.C. February 22. 24—Otahuhu TX. March 15—New Brighton T.C March 15, 17—Hawke's Bay T.C. March B—Timaru T.C. March 12—Manayatu T.C. March 17. 13—Nelson T.C.

TURF GOSSIP.

Nominations for the Woodville Meeting close to-day. Acceptances for the Matamata, Tara«aki\«id Gisborne Meetings close today. Nominations for the Clifden Meeting close on Monday. Acceptances for the Dunedin Meeting and entries for the Trial Stokes close at 5 p.m. on Friday next.

The next Meeting to engage the attention of owners and trainers will be the Canterbury Jockey Club's summer fixture, to be held on Saturday, *ebruarv 22nd. The programme comprises eight events, as follows: Hornby Handicap, of 200 sots; Trial Stakes of 200 sovs; Middle Park Plate, of 400sovs; Midsummer Handicap, ot 350 sovs; Lvttelton Plate, of 200 sovs; Crt.ven Plate, of 250 sovs; Halswell Handicap, of 200 sovs; and Post Handicap, of 200 sovs. Nominations and first forfeit for the Middle Park Plate will be received up to 8 p.m. on inday, February 7th. The adjustments for the Dunedin Cup have been anxiously awaited by owners and trainers, and surprise has been expressed at the delay occasioned by the fixed date of declaration. Mr C. E. Hassall appears to have given general satisfaction, although there is always some criticism on a task of this nature. Paquito was generally expected to head the list, on the face of his Australian performances, but on the other hand he is not well placed as compared to Count Cavour, whoS°e past record outshadows that of Paquito and his running at Auckland was far more attractive Silver Paper has a good horse 1 s weight for an unproved performer over a mile and a half He carried 8-2 in the Wellington Cup and was one of the last to finish. Hoy lake and Glare are on handy marks, and the latter, to be ridden by C. Emerson, is likely to be the early choice. Latin Quarter ig in his right place with 8-4, and is also one of the possibilities. Pride on 7-12 has had to pay for ber good showing at the Wellington Meeting, where she ran second to Bright Glow over twelve furlongs with 7-0, but site is an improving galloper and has shown she can see out the journey. Of those lower down the list, Disorder ■with the minimum impost seems the most likely candidate. At the present Btage, Glare, Paquito, Pride, and Hoylake comprise a promising quartet to engage attention. Meadow Lark has been set a severe task in the Publicans' Handicap, but he is a solid performer and carries Weight well. Royal Saxon's end-to-end win over a mile at Trentham points to his prospects, and Aspiring, although well up in the list, will be seen to better advantage than in her Wellington engagements. Greenaway proved herself at Ellerslie, and her presence will add interest to the contest. Of the remainder, Caterpillar, El Boa, Hurly Burly, and Blue Metal are worthy of consideration. The issue at present appears very open, but Greenaway, Royal Saxon, and Hurly Burly suggest heing possibilities. There was a fair amount of galloping at Riccarton yesterday, and most interest was centred in the work of horses to take part in the Dunedin Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting in a fortnight's time. The No. 6 grass track provided favourable going, albeit a little holding after recent rains.

Paqurto, with a feather-weight on hia back, gave an encouraging display in covering seven furlongs in 1.31 2-5. He was assisted over the last five furJongs by Marsham, but the latter was not of much use to him, and the Tbnrnham gelding beat him home comfortably. Paquito finished on well and showed much better form than was the case with him before the holidays. He A E Ett?s lD the Dunedin Cu P fa y «i; J Sl < ? nx - Praise were on terms, slightly in front of the Saltash twoi year-old, Ozone, at the end of four furI" n 9». ™ n »51 2-5. This turned out

Giggleswick easily beat Greyfinch over half a mile in 63. The former, • three-year-old, looks like developing into a good class performer.

What-not finished better than Coroner after reeling off four furlongs in 52. °

Hnrly Burly was not stretched out to gallop nve furlongs in 1.6 1-5. Meprisant and Netley were given • useful spin over six furlongs, taking 1.20 2-5. The latter is making a gradual improvement, and will probably contest the Trial Stakes at Dunedin.

Gay Crest and Dunraven reeled off five furlongs in 1.6 2-5. The former should be seen to advantage in the Dunedin Trial Stakes. Dunraven shows the benefit of his recent racing, and it is intended to produce him in the Dunedin Champagne Stakes.

Starshooter strode over seven furlongs in 1.35 1-5. . He will make his reappearance at Wingatm.

Disorder appeared to be doing better than Waterline after covering seven furlongs in 1.33 3-5. Courtlike, who will race next at the forthcoming meeting at Riccarton, showed a turn of speed in sprinting three furlongs.

Topere recorded 54 for half a mile, and Audience beat Merry Reel in a similar task. Merry Reel has been under N. C. Price's care since the New Zealand Cup meeting, and bears an improved appearance.

Count Cavour, assisted by The Viscount over six furlongs, was restricted to a strong gallop over a mile, taking 148 3-5. Owing to the accident to U Eastwood, another rider will probably have to be obtained for the gelding in the Dunedin Cup.

Hovlake, with D. Cotton in the saddle, galloped seven furlongs at an even pace in 1.35, Phastar assisting him home.

Niahtmarch was not after fast time in traversing six furlongs in 1.20 Pride, Ranelagh. Leader, Amor, Strio-htcourse, Silver Coot, Don Jose, and Noteworthy were restricted to useful work.

Pangolin, still carrying signs of the trouble he encountered on the second dav at Wellington, was given easy exercise on the tan. His trip to Dunedin has not yet been decided upon. Master Clarence has been an absentee from the track since returning from Trentham. and will not accompany Troilus to Wingatui. At the conclusion of the southern holiday meetings. C. Emerson agreed to ride Glare in the Dunedin Cup, but word was received early this week from owner-trainer J. Lowe that he had arranged with H. Gray to have the mount. Yesterday, however, Emerson was again asked if he were available and his replv being in the affirmative, the original arrangement will stand. The latest advice regarding E. Shaw states that he is making very satisfactory progress, and is now able to move the leg affected by his severe hip injury. It is hoped to remove him from hospital in the course of two or three weeks.

E Scoullar has recently received from Mr W. T. Hazlett two two-year-old fillies by Tractor from pawling Light and Potheen (Paper MoneySprig of Erin) respectively, and two yearling geldings by Chief Ruler from Illume and Sprig of Erin respectively. Up to and includine last Saturday's racing S. G. Ware and J. T. Jamieson were at the head of winning trainers with 19 winners each ana amongst the riders H. Goldfinch with 34 successes was six ahead prtf. "• Morris, with L. G. Morns and H. Gray next with 23 each.

A writer in the Perth ''Call" had the following to say about the> ex-Kic-carton horse Agrion :-One of the.best, looking horses seen on Perth tracks for a considerable period was given an outing in the All Aged Stakes at 4scot on New Year's Day. Although considerably above himself in condition, the New Zealand-bred stallion, despite the fact that be had not raced for a couple of years, showed that ne still knows how to use his legs oy finishing fourth to Pure Blend, Prince Paladin and Keenedge. Not only dia Agrion attact by his forward running, but the manner in which he closed on the field up the straight caused keen judges to mark the son of Limond ott as an early winner.

TROTTING NOTES.

When the field had gone a mile and three furlongs in the Dunedin Cup yesterday, Maiwhariti broke up badly, and came back on Wrackler, who, in trying to avoid the smash, upset his driver, M. Holmes. Quality racing behind, went over the' prostrate driver, who received a bad shaking. Beyond a few bruises the driver was not hurt, and he signalled his escape by driving Lydia to a brilliant victory later in the day. He quite outdrove M. B. Edwards, who made far too much use of his mare, Millie de Oro.

Dundas Boy has been sold by Mr Geo. McMillan to Mrs E. Berryman, a patron of C. 8. Donald's stable. The price was £6OO.

Roi l'Or scored a very popular win in the Dunedin Cup yesterday, and he was given a good reception on returning to the scale. The gelding is to be one of New Zealand's representatives in the Australasian Championship at Perth, and this form suggests that he will prove a worthy representative of the Dominion. < When Wrackler lost his driver in the Dunedin Cup yesterday he was going very comfortably and he looked like taking a hand in the finish. M. Holmes had not asked him for an effort at the time of the accident, and he was in a very fair position. At the start of the Otago Handicap yesterday, Dipnoi reared, and, unseating his driver, W. Barron, took no part in the race.

After the running of the last race at Forbury Park yesterday, Hi. Frost, driver of Talent, appeared before the stewards to explain whv his horse had interfered with Glideaway, causing the latter to fall. After hearing his explanation the stewards decided to take no action.—Pbess Association.

TAPANUI R.C.

ACCEPTANCES. (PHES3 ABBOCIATIOS TILXGBAM.) GORE. January 30. The following acceptances have been received for the Tapanui Racing Club's Annual Meeting:—

PRESIDENT'S HACK HANDICAP, of 70

DOMINION TROT (in saddle), of 70 sovs. 3.42 class, ljm.

TAPANUI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.

N. C. DWYER MEMORIAL HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. sf.

STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. 6if.

TAPANUI TROT (in saddle), of 70 govs. 3.5 class, ljm. Nelson's Victory scr Gr«y Girl . . ser Heritage .. scr j oy Chimes .. fscr Wavesoon .. scr Fescue Bill .. 12 La Rona . , scr Free Pointer .. 48 Keen Derby .. gor Glen Wilkes .. 60 Erin's Boy .. scr Maybird .. 84 Binpesia .. g cr Honest Ned .. 84 Orphan Asnie scr FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 75 govs. 6f. Attract .. 9 5 Attractive Mount Boa .. 9 2 Lady 7 18 Martis .. 8 9 Night Maid . . 7 10 Full Fling .. 8 9 Cetchela .. 7 10 Wig Wag .. 8 8 Broadneld ..7 9 Royal flower 8 1 fionance .. 7 ft

TS.UO, STAKES, of 60 govs, w.f.a 6f. Strong Bird 9 0 Sonance 8 11 Bird wood 9 0 SUver Thread 8 11 Battle Screen 8 0 Skysign ,8 7 Balance 9 0 Rombeau '% 7 Commentor .. 8 11 Palermo 8 7 Remindful .. 8 11 Sentinel Lad 8 7 Raineloud 8 11 Dressy 6 11

sots. 6f. Monnt Bos ... 9 4 Stringbow . 7 12 Plying Binge 8 11 Vinegrove . 7 10 Insolence 8 6 Ob Watch . . 7 10 W£g Wag 8 5

Nelson ■ Victory scr Orphan Annie scr Heritage acr Grey Girl acr Waveaoon scr Chancery acr La Rons icr Fescne Bill 24 Keen Derby scr Free Pointer .. 48 Erin'a Boy acr Glen Wilkes .. 72 Bingasia scr

Urn. Martig 9 0 Royal Flower 8 6 Insolence 8 10 Night Maid .. 8 3 High Speed 8 10 Strongbird .. 7 7

Attractive Skysign Lady 8 3 Crubenmore Cetchela 7 11 Sonance Bachelor Boy 7 11 Raincloud Broadfleld .. 7 10 Palermo Remindful 7 8

Flying Binge 8 11 Vinegrove 7 11 Insolence 8 6 On Watch .. 7 11 Court Jester 8 5 Battle Screen 7 9 High Speed 8 5 Silver Thread 7 8 Academy 8 1 Strongbird 7 7 Stringbow 7 13 Sentinel Lad 7 7