SPORTING

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23587, 14 March 1942, Page 3

SPORTING

♦ , TURF GOSSIP Bloodstock Sale A sale of bloodstock was held at Trentham yesterday, when a mixed catalogue was offered to a fair attendance. A few sales were made, but there was very little competition for any lots, and several offerings failed to attract a bid. The following sales were made: —Account Mr T. H. Lowry, Oreum, by King John—Desert Gold, with filly foal by Bulandshar, Mr K. Geange, Upper Hutt, 145 guineas; Auratum, by Absurd—Desert Gold, with filly foal by Tiderace, Mr F. Foley, 130 guineas; Slack Line, by Night Raid —Miss Hook, in foal to Tiderace, Mr G. Shannon, Palmerston North, 60 guineas. On account Mr C. Chalmers, Waipukurau, colt by Theio —Perimeter, Mr F. B. Donnelly, Hastings, 45 guineas. Change Over The two-year-old, King Herod, was a late entry for yesterday’s sale at Trentham. but failed to find a buyer, and he will probably be raced by Mr F. Linley, of Christchurch, and trained by G. Ridgway. His owner, Mr J, H. Grigg, decided to transfer him owing to sending Streamline and Leopardstown to Riccarton. Both these horses have been hacked about for some time at Longbeach, and are in forward order.

A Probable. Favourite Martene is likely to be reserved for the Champion Hack Handicap at Trentham to-day, and will be ridden by A. E. Ellis, who will have the mount on Enjoyment in the high-weight event. Enjoyment made a good showing last Saturday, and is likely to go out first choice.

Kindergarten Scratched News of Kindergarten’s withdrawal yesterday afternoon from the Thompson Handicap was unexpected. His trainer, R. S. Bagby, was not aware of any such move until the withdrawal was announced from the club’s office. The owner’s reason was that he did not want to take a risk of racing the champion in such a hard race and in such a big field. Flans Indefinite

Hearth’s owner yesterday intimated that his mare would contest the open sprint to-day, as he realised she had no chance in the Thompson Handicap with a horse like Kindergarten. Now that the latter will be missing Hearth will probably start in the mile race. She has done well since she was last raced, and is certain to carry strong support in whichever race she appears. Remains on List

The executive committee of the Racing Conference yesterday considered an application by the owners of Ever England to have his name removed from the schooling list, but after some discussion the application was refused, the opinion being held that in face of his misbehaviour at Trentham in January he should be given a course of hurdling.

Westport Jockey Club The Westport Jockey Club has received very good nominations for its two days’ meeting to be held on March 28 and 30. While West Coast stables are well represented. Riccarton trainers have also supported what promises to be a popular meeting. For the principal event, the Westport Jockey Club Handicap, the following nominations have been St. Cloud, Treasurer, Heroic Star, Rockery, Lickem, Don’t Forget. Miss Waitarere, Esperance Bay, Stabilise, Sir Gundi. Pretty Lass. Rabble, Thoraide, and Maroha.

PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY

TIMARU T.C. One of the most popular meetings in Canterbury in recent years has been the Timaru Trotting Club’s summer fixture, and to-day a big number of North Canterbury sportsmen will be in attendance. The fields are of good average size and not unwieldy, and the quality is as good as has been raced at Washdyke for some years. Under the win and place system of betting the following horses may be expected to race prominently;— Kingsdown Handicap; Loughros, Suspense, Cleeve Hill. Fairlie Handicap; Integrity, Knapdale Lass, Jack's Pal. . . „ , Timaru Cup: Burt Scott, Gold Pot, Acuity. Seadown Handicap: Southland, Indian Clipper, Sunny Corner. Nursery Stakes: Free Again, Safety First, Lucky Gem. Temuka Handicap: Westclift, Royal Worthy, Mervyn Derby. Washdyke Handicap: Ronald Logan, Acuity, Haughty. Wai-iti Handicap: Lizzie Woods, Shadow Maid, Recluse. WELLINGTON R.C. (PS.S.) WELLINGTON, March 13. Steady rain set in last evening and prospects for the second day of the Wellington Racing Club’s meeting did not appear very bright. The track will be holding. Under the win and place system of betting the following horses may race prominently:— Ngaio High-weight Handicap: Enjoyment, Last Effort, Moderate. Pacific Handicap: Belle Fox, Hippodrome, Theolateral. St. Leger Stakes; Balblair, Palfrey. Belmont Hack Handicap (No. 1): Whackie, Moufoa Bond, Heroic Star. Thompson Handicap: Arctic Dawn, Sir Beau, Gladynev. Champion Hack Handicap: Sally Lunn, Good Scout, Martene. Suburban Handicap: Celebrity, Hearth. The Champ. Belmont Hack Handicap (No. 2): Gunyah, Lotto, Fur Coat. BIRCHWOOD HUNT (P.s.s.) INVERCARGILL, March 13. A heavy track is probable for the annual meeting of the Birchwood Hunt Club to-morrow. The following horses should race well; Hunters' Flat Handicap.—Merry Simon, Anglo-French. Otautau Handicap Trot.—first division: Absolutely, Silk Banner. Second division: Grattan Bells, Flying Peggy. Birchwood Novice Handicap.—Judy O’Grady. Light Cavalry, Crinkle. Turl Steeplechase.—Astral Flame, Gold Robe, Gay Boa. President’s Handicap.—Wild Careei. Anglo-Irish Spanish Lad. Wallace Trot Tandicap—Certainty, Fervent, Southern Wrack. Gardner Memorial Steeplechase.—AngloFrench, Attire, Remembo. Kennels Hack Handicap.—Chandelier. Bashful Lady, Royal Chorus. OHINEMURI J.C.

(P.S.S.) AUCKLAND, March 13. The weather remains fine and the course should be in good order for the Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s autumn meting at Paeroa to-morrow. Provision has been made for divisions in several races, including the Ohinemuri Cup, but it is improbable that anv will have to be di 'ided. The betting will be under the win and place system. Horses likely to find favour include: Karangahake Handicap: Kentish, Merry May, Fox Brae. Handicap Hurdles: Besiege, Maxown, Small Boy. Awaiti Stakes: Dart Gold, Water Vixen, Bulmln. Ohinemuri Cup: Foxola, Gay Rosette, Xellsom. Netherton Hack Handicap: Kouraeka, Corot, Gay Lally.

RACING FIXTURES March 14—Wellington R.C. March 14—Birchwood Hunt C. March 14—Ohinemuri J.C. March 21—Oamaru J.C. March 28—Hawke’s Bay J.C. March 28—Waimate R.C. March 28—Gore R.C. March 28, 30—Westport J.C. April 4, 11—Greymouth J.C. April 4, 6—Feilding J.C. April 4. 6—Auckland R.C. April 4, 6, 11—Riverton R.C. April 6—Beaumont R.C. April 6—Waipukurau J.C. April 6—Kumara R.C, April 6—Canterbury J.C. April 6—Hawke’s Bay J.C. April 11—Avondale J.C. April 18—Wanganui J.C. April 18—South Canty. J.C. April 18—Reef ton J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES March 14—Timaru T.C. March 21—Wyndham T.C. March 21—Cambridge T.C. March 21—Westland T.C. March 28—Ashburton T.C. March 28—Taranaki T.C. April 4, 6—Hawera T.C. April 4—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 11— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C.