SPORTING

Press, Volume LXXXI, Issue 24743, 7 December 1945, Page 7

SPORTING

CANTERBURY J.C. TO-MORROW'S PROSPECTS The Canterbury Jockey Club's New Zealand Victory Cup meeting will be concluded to-morrow. In spite of the long-drawn-out programme, and the hard nature of the tracks upon which horses have had to race and work in recent weeks, the fields are remarkably well tilled.

The course proper benefited by the rain on Saturday, Wednesday, and yesterday, and the going will not be conducive to fast times.

The principal events will be the Fendalton Handicap, the Canterbury Cup, and the Members" Handicap. The field for the canterbury Cup has dwindled considerably, but although Golden Souvenir is certain to be considered the best proZZf? 0 ?- h S wIU be ke Pt U P *° his work ?h™ f mll « and a ha» by the four M«ri^ ea x r "? ldS . en eaged. and by . Miss SSSS y «f I £ te "? t,nß events wiu »« the oS?^sri eB i tor -» two - year - old fillies - and nnft= J?? 11 ,?. andic ap. for two-year-old d?oln hj« g / ldmgs - The Stonyhurst Handuf»P«^laidr,a ™ a stron S field of middle nif™ hi , hacks -' and there are some good s P n 2ters engaged in the Hag£?n£E£ IMp -., I £ I 7 i Rin S' Lunaria. Comfit £««' and P £ nce D °l°mite. the four first horses in- the first day's hurdle " c n e - P?J-ade again for the Port S?nSv rS? rtles '- a T nd J Wlth R ° man Son, an d f ord Broiefort also enTTnriUr f s P ectac «lar race is.promised. «„ii • , wm and Place system the following horses should be well support! 11.2 a.m.—-Port Cooper Hurdles: Prize Ring Lunaria. Prince Dolomite! ;„%£ ivilege ' Naughty Lady. 12,27 p.m.—lrwell Handicap! Blue Simon Faithful Pal, Lord Robin H * Centime. 1.a2 p.m.—Canterbury Clip' ; Golden 2 U 37 en D^ Ma | ter , R ? b,n ThSrnbridge hotf.L P ; m '~ Fendalton Handicap: Benbe,cu'a - Lan ce Wing, Hormuz. Mandlca P : Mast « TROTTING NOTES Looked Well £ t ,i! e Empire Handicap at ForDury, but she received none the best of tm* £ u SJ?Su W,d did weU *o finish close up in fourth place. The Nelson Derby bv G. S. Smith, and she may spring a surprise shortly. - ■

Transport Difficulties C. S. Donald had Volterra and Tolerate M™ at Waikato-ThameTcombYnel ISStV.WL Clubs m !, eti ne- but .transport difficulties prevented their racing at the ™?ting. At his first appearand after | L JLS. ,« nc ? frt l m , rac mg- Volterra gave ?vin°??„ t U splay 1? lead all way and oi? n J£S fP Handicap at Auckland on ?» K» e * ? 0, nd x on t" 3l forni he should be hard to beat at coming meetings. A five-year-old horse, he is by Lusty Volo from Auditress, the dam of a New Zealand Cup winner, Marlene, and of other winners in Accountant and Audition. Official Statistics

't^S^. B^ J n the " New Zealand Trotting Calendar" to show the leading «i ner , s « fo £ th , e season to date as: W. R. Butt. 10; C. S. Donald, 9; W. J. Doyle, 9; A. Holmes, 7; P. J. Smith, 6. The leading horsemen are: R. Donald. 9: J. ?• £"??& 9 L W - R - Butt ' 7 < w - J. Doyle, 7: D. McKendry 7; A. Holmes, 7: Dl M. Kerr. 6; D. C. Watts. 6; R. Young, 6. Large Offer Made

Mr D. Gordon received a large offer for the trotter Kildonnin at the Forbury Park meeting, and it would not be surprising if the Quite Sure gelding does his future racing in Canterbury. Kildonnin S. as Jl a I ro S ly J? eaten fe y Herewaka in the St..Kilda Handicap, after setting a strong pace throughout. On His Home Course Great Show finished strongly at Oamaru in second place in a division of the Trial Handicap, and on the strength of that effort he was expected to race well at Forbury, but a break early in the race cost him any chance he had. This Sandydale fielding is owned and trained at Waikouaiti *by T. W. Allcock, and he should race prominently on his home course on New Year's Day. Back In .Work

Scott Axworthy was given an easy time , oT <u w £ ile a i ter hls second to War Form in the King George Handicap at the Forbury Park Trotting Club's meeting on October 13, but he is now back in serious work and will probably make his next appearance in the President's Handicap at the New Brighton Trotting Club's meet<?A»). on 'pP? cern 5 er 22 a. rhe speedy U. Si C fi t TT he , lma A'5 worth 3 r Selding has been paced in 13_of his 22 starts since the beginning of last season, and he should reach cup company before this season closes. Racing at Wairlo

Mr H. H. Booth intends to start the Australian-bred Offender at the.Wairio non-totalisator meeting on Saturday, and his running will" be followed with interest. Offender has proved difficult to train, out he has shown speed in his work, and he may develop into a useful stakeearner in New Zealand. Finished Fast

Renown's Pride, which has been nominated for the Glendore Trot at the Hororata Racing Club's meeting next week. f a ™„?« bes * Performance this season in a division of the Westward Ho Handicap at the Methven Trotting Club's meeting, where, after making a slow beginning she finished fast in third place behind Good Review and Direct Medium. Later in the-day she did not get a chance to show her best form in the Mount Hutt Handicap, as she collided with Sand Maid at the start and took no part in the race. Trained by A. Holmes, Renown's Pride is by Jack Potts from Renown's Best, which is by.Grattan Loyal from Renown. Dfd Not Impress

The Townley-trained Kathleen's Voyage has a lot to learn before she can be. supported with any confidence iirher races. By Maxegin from Edith Voyage, the dam of a smart trotter in Loughros, she attracts attention on breeding, but her effort in the St. Kilda Handicap, in which she was slow away and then broke, suggests that she will need more experience before she can be seriously considered. Did Not Carry On Cumnock showed tip in the middle stages of the Forbury Handicap, when she* made a run around the outside 'of the field to be handy to the leaders, but she did not carry on with it, and was beaten with half, a mile to go. Can-Trot Fast

After playing up before the start of the E. O. Brownlee Memorial • Handicap at Waikato, Aerial Scott started smoothly to be handy to the leaders, and when asked to do his best he went on to win by 10 lengths from Rosewaa. The wellbacked Vindictive Lady, which wafe driven by D. McKendry, looked like being 'his most serious opponent at one stage of the race, but a prolonged break cost her a lot of ground, and she was beaten into third place. Unlucky *

Lanaco was the unlucky runner in the December Handicap at Forbury, as she was hemmed in on the rails at a vital stage of the race, and did not get a chance to make a run until tcfo late. The Jack Potts—Locality mare has been placed in three of her six starts this season, and ; she looks a good prospect over sprint distances at the holiday meetings. NEWMARKET SALES TOP PRICE OF 12,000 GUINEAS (N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) (Eec. 7 p.m.) LONDON, December 5. Top price at the Newmarket bloodstock sales to-day was 12,000 guineas for' a three-year-old colt, Grand Master, paid by the Derisley Wood Stud, Newmarket. The colt has won six races. The aggregate for three days is 366,670 guineas for 441 lots, which averaged 831 gufheas. RECORD PRICE FOR COLT (Rec. 12.5 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 6. At the Newmarket sales the well-known bloodstock expert, Miss F. M. Prior, paid the record price of £72oogns for a sevenmonth colt foal by Hyperion out of Blanco. The previous record for a foal was the Aga Khan's SOOOgns for Khorseed in 1928.

TURF GOSSIP Hororata Racing Club Acceptances (racing), withdrawals (trotting) for events at the Hororata Racing Club's meeting at Motukarara on Saturday, December 15,-will close at 5 p.m. on December 10, 1545. —6 Track Work at Rlccarton The recent rainfall* have had a beneficial effect upon the tracks at Riccarton, and the outsiae of the course proper provided excellent going yesterday for the final gallops of the New Zealand Cup meeting. Some interesting work was seen, but except in a few sprints, no startling times were recorded. On the Course The first to appear, as soon as the tracks were open, were Master Dash and Master Robin, which strode along the back, and ran home half a mile in 50sec. Both are likely to carry strong support to-morrow. Chain, Racket, and Denary finished close together in that order, after covering six furlongs in Imin 19sec, the last four in 51 3-ssec. Beau Cheval ran seven furlongs well in lmin 31 l-ssec, the last four in 51 4-ssec, and his stable-mate, Benbecula, under a strong hold, covered a mile in lmin 48 4-ssec, the second half in 52 3-ssec. Royal Rae and Bruce ran the first half °f/ , J n \ 1 . le ? alI °P in 50 3-ssec, and completed the journey in lmin 43 3-ssec, finishing abreast. Rahiri was let off with strong work over a mile.in lmin 4S 3-ssec, the first half in 54 2-ssec. Others over a mile included Spanish Main in lmin 47sec, Nightstalk in lmin 47 3-ssec, Silver Rod in lmin 48 1-osec, Golden Souvenir, Alcyone, and Riverview in lmin 47 l-ssec, Silver Sal, Red Prize, and Tropical Night in lmin 4 5^5-, and Prince Dolomite and Nightchild in lmin 46sec. Royal Victor finished in front of Kashmiri and Lowry Bay at the end of a mile in lmin 45sec, the first half in 51 3-ssec.. ■ Impressive Tasks Gold Lance led Olga's Choice and Night Robe over the final stages of seven furlongs in lmin. 29 4-ssec, the last four in 52sec. Miss Medley was a neck in front of Koa Manu after completing a similar task in lmin 32sec. the last four In 52sec. Over Six Furlongs Montezuma and Burberry were together throughout six' furlongs in lmin 16sec, the last four in 51 l-ssec, and Lance Wing was two lengths in front of Royal Chance, after taking lmin 16 1-5 sec. th«e last four in 48 4-ssec. Lance wing again impressed as a good track worker. ■ ■ ■

Gold Lance led Olga's Choice and Night Robe over the final stages of seven furlongs in lmin. 29 4-ssec, the last four in 52sec.

Authentic and Chicago ran the same distance in lmin 17 2-ssec, the last four in 51sec. Erratum took lmin 20 2-ssec. Speedy Sprinters There were some smart half-mile sprints, the fastest being credited to Deprive, which broke away from Atreus at the start, and finished more than six lengths in : front of him in 47 2-ssec. Yasda and Blue Simon followed in 48 l-ssec. and others included Hart Royal and Capitulate in 50sec. Royal Tan and Royal. Anne in 49 3-ssec, Naughty Lady in 49 3-ssec, Winning Bat and Graeme in 50sec,- Cloudy Song in 51 4-ssec, and Rahine itt-51 I-Ssee,'-' "-:

Five-furlong, tasks were carried out i by Nurriie in lmin 3 l-sSec,' Lady Chips in lmin 3-1-Bse'c; Faithful Pal in lmin 3 4-5 sec, Lunaria and Eudora in lmin 4 .4-5 sec. and Falcoribridge in lmin- 5 2-ssec Useful Mile

Lord Advocate was responsible for his usual smart track effort in covering a mile in lmin 43 2-ssec,' the first half in 52 2-ssec,

Grill was given a strong working gallop over a mile in lmin 46 2-ssec. He was not started last week because of being off colour, but appeared to be right again yesterday: He is a likely starter in the Hagley Handicap to-morrow. On Trial Grass

'A few gallops took place on the trial grass. Palm Bearer sprinted home three furlongs in 35sec, and Ration ran half a mile in 42 3-ssec. Martial-Note and Salmi followed in SOsec, and Vafort strode over seven furlongs in company with Deep Harmony in lmin 30 2-ssec. '.he last four in 51sec. ' Over Hurdles

Commemorate gave a polished display over four hurdles. He was accompanied by Palpitate, jumped the first two hurdles in slovenly fashion, but - showed improvement over the final two. Riders at Riccarton

Riding engagements fcr to-morrow's programme at Riccarton have been made as follows:—L. J. Ellis: Golden Souvenir, Bruce, Royal Rae. Palm Bearer, Montezuma. L. J. Clutterbuck: Faithful Pal, Grill. Kashmiri, Beau Cheval, Grand Forest, Lord Elgin. A. Messervy: Rahine, Vafort, Chain, Martial Note. D. ThistcJl: Koa Manu, Erratum, Miss Medley. M. McClintock: Graeme, Olga's Choice, Good Friend. D. Stove: Nightchild. Cloud Song." G. Hampton: Wild Knock, Record Voyage, Western Front, Night Robe. W. Mudford: Lady Chips. C. McDonald: Nightstalk. K. Hickey: Lord Advocate. C. Stokes: Air Lord, Whackie. A. C. Messervy: Burberry, Royal Victor. B. J, Langford: Riverview, Deprive, Alcyone. Bath Slipper, Lakhnaiu. B. McDonald: Racket. K. Nuttall: Battle Area, Double Cross. Gamble, Hart Royal, Authentic. A. Stokes: Privilege. Finalist. Lord Robin. H. Ford: Silver Sal. Tropical Night, Royal Tan, Royal Anne. K. Ford: Silver Rod, Delinquent, Whitley. K. Hare: Prana, Real Chase. C. T. Wilson: Benbecula, Gold Lance. Saint Joachim, Thornbridge. O. Ferrall: Centime. J. W. Jenkins: Royal Chance, Winning Bat. W. Barr: Liquidate. J. McFarlane: Peculate. A. M. Ellis: Eastern Slipper, Wild Ribbon. N. Crombie: Honest Sal. R. Heasley: Roman Son. C. H. Mackie: Ration, Belle Leonne. R. Hawes: Lunaria. C. Bowry: Commemorate. R. Register: Spanish Main. K. Thomson: Prince Dolomite. Bracketed "

There are three brackets carded for tomorrow's programme, at Riccarton, but only one, Peculate and Lex in the Hagley Handi«ap, is likely to be paraded. Privilege and Spiora were bracketed for the Acorn Stakes, but Spiora, which has been suffering from shin soreness, will not start. Silver Rod and Delinquent, both owned by Mr E. Goulden, are bracketed In the Stonyhurst Hack Handicap, but the former will fulfil his engagement in the Fendalton Handicap.

Ridine at Te Rapa Some riding engagements for the Waikato Racing Club's summer meeting at Te Rapa to-morrow include:—J, Williamson: Royal Master. Spirillum. M. Coon: Good View. Hunting Mac, St. Leon H Wiggins: Gaymeer, Mary Jane, Prince Revel. F. Hain: Brahman. C. S. Markwick: Noble Artist. B. George: Dunbar. T. Green: Lo Zin, Babrow, Gay Joy. C jniings: Royal Scot. Zulu Boy, Brown Night. Bell Mor. Good Company. Diamond King, Sousa. H. Stewart: Te Kawiti. J. gagby: Hippodrome, Gunman, Abbey Pay. Blue Vixen. R. Gibbs: Royal Charter Race Lad. Valley Boy, Land Ruler. S. Tremain: Gold Dash, Alpenza. Turned Out

Sir Percy, one of .the best steeplechasers in New Zealand last season will not be seen out during the coming jumping season. He developed unsoundness last winter, and it is not intended to recommission him.

Air Transport of Horses The Bristol Aeroplane Company, in conjunction with a firm of coachbullders, has devised containers which can be fitted to a Bristol freight plane to carry four horses on long journeys, and six horses on.shorter journeys. "Disciplined" horses can be led into the fuselage up a ramp, but highly-strung animals can be enclosed in special containers and hoisted into the aircraft by means of a travelling gantry.— London, December 5. ASHBURTON T.C. NOMINATIONS Nominations for the Ashburton Trotting Club s summer meeting on Boxing Dav are as follows: MITCHAM HANDICAP, of £250: Umin. 43sec class; one mile and a half.—Meralda, Billy Loyal, Olympus, Fairy Wings. Legionaire, Lucky Bill, Kathleen's Voyage Bel Esprit, Misconception, Lewis, Smoky Stock Exchange, Accord, All Credit, Noble Lady, Worthy Prince, Loyal Cheer, Maximum, Port Bowen, David Dryden, Contraband, Dinero. Probable, Worthy Robert Calumella, Belle Header, Walter Jingle,' Royal Reaper, Valola, Steel Sword. Sure Jinks. Jack Daly, Tolerate, Sure Note, Paddy's Choice.

WAKANUI HANDICAP, of £250; 4mln 53sec class; two miles.—Ace of Diamonds, Captain Kinder, Raven, Avowal Confirmed, Harold Jinks, Worthy Grattan Minmi Boy, Cullion, Thelma's Bid Segundo, Ben Adam, Frisky Bill, Lodestone, Lady Ngaio, Right Royal, Kahurangi, Implacable. Paul Defiant, Riversdale, Lyndale. Seapatch, Rural Lady, Limerick Pride, Wainoni Lass, County Clare, Renown's Pride, Task Force, Hal Derby, Emondale. Glen Devon, Tungsten Steel. ASHBURTON TROTTING CUP HANDICAP, of £1500; 4min 22sec class; two miles.—Happy Man, Dusky Sound, Loyal Friend Burt Scott, Bronze Eagle, Shadow Maid, Countless, Haughty. Parshall, Clockwork.

McLEAN HANDICAP, of £300: 3mln 33sec class; one mile and a half.—Deeside Top Line. Tara's Hall, Admiral Scott, Pencarrow. Sand Maid, Reservist, Dunmore. Turret, Glenholme, Bohemian, Lucky Meg, Cumnock. Lady Ngaio, ■ Sunny Nelson, Gambler's Fortune. Honest Peter, Worthy Jack, Implacable. Admiration, Sponsor, Volo Audubon, Worthy Gold, Mareeta, Czardas.

WINSLOW HANDICAP, of £500; 3min 37sec class; one mile and a half.—Betty Maxegin, Rival Chief, Zona Grattan. Blackdale, Rosie Bond, Frank Scott, Freckles, Loughros, Nationalist, Bel Esprit, Mamanuas, Jimmy Wharton, Quartermaster, Strummer, Cleeve Hill, Ginger Joe, Castigate. Kerwood Bingen. David Dryden, Contraband, Desmond's Pride, Calumella, Royal Stone, Royal Dale. Yahoo, Flying Scott, Lee Berry. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of £500; 3min 26sec class; one mile and a half.— Siege Gun, Marco Polo, Vimy Ridge, Gamble King, .Red Noble Reta,

Princess Maritza, Water Ranger Dillon. & & y , al^ W i? ner ', Castle"!?' Libert A^ d nrlv, eal Gratta ". Sunny Nelson, Bonny Axworth, Communique, Frank LoearT Lucky Gem, Cinchona, Technique l!a' ™£ Jim, Ingle Chief, Lord Peterson. BOXING DAY HANDICAP, of £6OO- - 46sec class; one mile and a Quarter -Gallant Maid. Poppotunoa. Camwonian Native Scott, Zingarrie. Castlebar! Ttavt?& T £ U f ty S £ m ' Loyal Nur se. Scottish Lady, Prince Grattan, Lady Bligh Distributor. Characteristic. B ' s ♦v,» f th ? declar a«°n of final forfeits, the following remain in the NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION STAKES m-?4 s) an S f A 7 V mile and a half.—Sprayman, Right Royal Nelsonova, West Point, Sir Michael, Loyal Guest, Tyrone Power, Globe Direct Special Merit, Local Gold. Dandy Grattan Bonny Clare, b f Gold Bar—Rustic Maid b c Sandydale—Bonny Muir.

Grey District Committee. The application of C. N. Fox for a jockeys licence was refused at a meeting of the district committee of the Greymouth Jockey Club. An application by T. I. Smith for a trainer's licence was recommended. The following programmes were approved:—Westland Racing Club at Hokitika, January 2, stakes £1100: Reefton Jockey Club, January 5. stakes £1050; Westport Jockey Club, February 2 and 4. stakes £2260.