SPORTING

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23715, 13 August 1942, Page 7

SPORTING

TUBE GOSSIP

Metropolitan Trotting Club Nominations for all events at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting on August 29 will close on Tuesday next, 18th Inst., at 5 p.m. —6 Schooling at Riccarton The promise of some interesting schooling attracted a large number of spectators t6 Riccarton yesterday morning. Pekoe (A. Jenkins), Kanui te Pal (J. Williamson, and Foxiara (D. Redstone) were companions o v er six hurdles. Foxiana hesitated slightly at the first, but when he settled down to the somewhat strange task set him he cleared each obstacle in his stride, and was always in front, his only blemish being at the last fence, to which he got a little too close. Kanui te Pai gave his usual dashing display, but Pekoe was not as impressive as his mates. Pekoe had the biggest weight, and was conceding Foxiana about two stone, while next Saturday he will be receiving more than two stone from him.

Heidelberg (C. Low), Distress Signal (L. Burnard) kept abreast throughout a task over four hurdles, with Llckem (M. Holland) always tailed off. Over Country The only jumping over the Inside steeplechase fences was by Valantua (I. Walther), Night Scout (R. Heasley), and Sir Hugh (Holland), who were sent over the three brush fences in the straight,, alj shaping well. -Starting Times Starting times for Saturday’s programme will be as follows:—11.2 a.m., Hunt Cup: 11.52, Sumner Handicap: 12.37 p.m., Lincoln Steeplechase: 1.22, Woolston Handicap; 2.7, Grand National Hurdle Race; 2.52, Spreydon Hurdle Race; 3.37, Islington Handicap; 4.22. August Handicap. At a Disadvantage Boloyna has been suffering from a slightly poisoned leg since early last week and the affected part was heavily bandaged yesterday. Veterinary advice was against starting him in the Winter Cup. but he appeared to be much improved on Saturday morning. There was thus some sound excuse lor his disappointing showing, as apart from the trouble, he had no* been able to get through the desired final work. Juvenile Parade

The two-year-old parade to take place after the first race next Saturday has attracted 18 entries, all from Rlccarton stables. The list is as follows; Mrs Bateman’s Espanlta, by Solicitor General—Rio Rita; Mr A. Loulsson’s gelding, by Nightmarch—Chelold. and gelding by Nightmarch—Praise; Mr R. Bryan’s gelding by Broiefort—Emberalto; Mr M. J. Moodabe's colt by Boswells—Bun Fight; Mr H. S. Williams’s Good Friend, by Man's Pal—Knocklynn; Mr C. C. Davis’s Mike, by Lord Quex—Marais: Mrs H. D. Greenwood’s Soncy, by Thclo—Gay Lass: Mr H. D. Greenwood’s Arustra, by Bulandshar—Moonraker; Mr E, E. Steele’s Dark Folly, by Defoe—Doretta; Mrs L. Campbell’s and Mr T. Neason’s colt, by Lord Quex—Sicilian: Mr S. Taylor’s Hurry Home, by Foxbrldge—Merry Way; Mr C. P. Agar’s Numle, by Theio—Saturation: Mr J. Pankhurst’s gelding, by Phaleron Bay—Golden Rod: Mr G. Bond’s Comte Paper, by Inflation—Lady Absurd: Mrs Coffey’s Great Legion, by Bulandshar— Killara; Mr J. A. McDougall’s Islam, by Bulandshar—Roman Scandal; Mrs J. W. Woodhouse’s gelding, by Man’s Pal—Windshield. The juveniles will be paraded In the birdcage, and will then be taken about a furlong up the straight, and sprinted home in two divisions.

Withdrawn Knight Commander was withdrawn from the Grand National Hurdle Race at 10.45 a.m. yesterday. Riders for Saturday Hiding engagements have been made as follows for Saturday's programme at Riccarton;—D. Redstone, Foxlana. Willow Wood, Greek Dancer: C. Wilson, Don t Forget. Mauretania, Sham Boy: A. Jenkins, Rakanui, Pekoe, Dozle Boy, Lowry Bay, Golden Memory. Authoress; W. F Ellis, Wedding Ring, Compeer. Arabian Night; A. Leach, Valens, Anglo-French. Noko. Donadea: P. Spratt, Sally Lunn, Good Scout: A. E. Ellis. Slayer, Jolly Time, Wardress; L. J. Ellis, All Night, Cherokee. Warrlgal; A. Stokes, Eulogist: A. Anderson, Minority, Imperlum, Cataract; R. Preece, Court Dress. Shikari; A. Messervy, Palfrey: A. Midwood, Gladynev Moderate: I. Walther. Valantua. Dividend - A. Sagar, Benevolent, Native Song. Atkins. Tawhalnui, Poutatau, Cheddington: C. Fox. Atreus. Night Lancer: C. Stokes, Nightglass; R. Mackie. Distress Signal: E. Temperton, Kanul te Pal: J. Burgess. Surcoat. Merry Simon: J- Jennings, Ann Mie, Halt; J. Hayes, Ruling Star; A. Didham, Boloyna, Forte: R. Beasley, Strip; M. Caddy. Josette, Vanina, Erndale; A. Stove, Golden Glow; M. Bllllngton, Adina, Gay Boa.

Two Divisions , , . There are 34 acceptors m the Woolston Hack Handicap at Rlccarton on Saturday, and unless two drop out, the race will have to be run in divisions. These, have been arranged as follows: First Division —Ann Mie 9-2; Josette 8-10; Rebel Lady 8-8; Nightglass 8-6; Miss Waltarere 8-2; Erambie, Tawhalnui. Wedding Ring, Stormy Petrel, Warrigal. Varuna, Monmouth, Recompense, Gunga Din, Junior, Kernel, Night Lancer 8-0. Second Division— Jolly Time 9-1: Mauretania 8-8; Gay Lancer 8-7: Milton Abbas 8-5; Willow Wood. Full Pitch, Cataract, Dark Colleen. Lord Advocate, Enthrall, Prince Dolomite, Cheap Lodging. Ozel. Retainer, Night Believer. Warfield, Desert Love 8-0.

TROTTING NOTES

President Re-elected At a meeting of the committee of the Auckland Trotting Club. Mr E. G. Bridgens was unanimously re-elected president. Mr H. R. Mackenzie was elected a patron of the club In place of the late Mr T. J. W. Buxton.

A Forbury Park Prospect Lizzie Woods, one of the most consistent pacers raceda in New Zealand last year, is handily placed on 36 yards behind In the Freyberg Handicap, 3mln 31sec class, one mile and a half, at the Forbury Park meeting. A good beginner, the distance should be in her favour. On the form she has shown Lizzie Woods gives promise of developing into a good winner this season.