SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 19699, 28 October 1927, Page 8

SPORTING

CANTERBURY'TURF NOTC3 [Special to tjik ‘ Star.’] CHRISTCHUKCJi, October 27. At Kiccarton to-day Footfall and Kapler attracted some attention when they made their way to the top of the straight for a gallop over a mile and three-quarters;' but any hopes that were entertained of a good try out were soon dispersed. They ran the-first halfmile at an easy pace, and timed from’ the mile and quarter mark, the first recognised disc, they took 30 2-ssec to go to the milo post. The next half-mile took 53sec, and they completed the last mile and a-quarter in 2miji 19 3-osec, the last half-mile occupying 56 l-ssec._ It w’as a disappointing gallop if serious business was intended, for both horses were going aldng veiy comfortably all through, and even over the last bit they were not doing their best. Count Cavour broke away at the milo and quarter post at a moderate pace, taking 28 2-ssec to run the first two fuiflongs. Then his speed improved, and on reaching the six-furlongs mark, bavin g_ gone half a milo, in 54 2-sscc, he was joined by Amor. Tim Cup horse was at the half-mile post in Imin 20 l-ssec, and then ho commenced to draw’ away from his mate, and ho finished several lengths in front. _ The time for the full journey was 2min 14sec. The last mile occupied Imin 45 2-sscc, and the last half-mile 55 4-ssec. It was cjuite a pleasing effort, and it looked as if it could have been a little better. T. Green is to rido K. J. Mason’s horses at the New Zealand Cup Meeting. This means that lie will be on Eulalie in the Stewards’ Handicap. A. E, Ellis will rido Crown Area in the Stewards’ Handicap. P. Davis will bring his team south on Friday night. They will be Gascony, Doree, Great Charter, and Pure Gold. So far no rider has been engaged for Gascony in the Stewards’ _ Handicap, but it Would hot bo surprising to find J. Barry in the saddle. J. H. Jefferd has arrived with Star Stranger and Joy King, whoso Trentham form suggests they will race well ftt Kiccarton.

POVERTY BAY RACES FIRST DAY. The annual Spring Meeting of the ■Poverty Bay Turf Club was opened yesterday in fine weather. There was % large attendance and the going was good. The totalisator put through £9,606, against £11,380 on the first day last year, a decrease of £1,774. Results : Junction Handicap, 140sovs. 5f.—4 Mr A. Dixon’s b m Night Song, by Nightvvatch—Folk Song, 7.6, car. 7.1 (Davis), 1; 6 Mr F. Hall’s br in Jean- ■> efcte, syrs, 8.13 (AlTlroy), 2; 3 Airs M. G. APlntosh’s b f Tea Lady, 8.3 (Potter), 3. Others: 1 Startle, 2 Cherry Girl, 7 King ; Willonyx, 5 Epistle. Length and admit'; length. Time, Imin 4sec. First Hurdles, loOsovs. l-Jui.-l'Mr 'J. J. Spratt’s br g Garsson, by Heather Mixture—Gazeen, 11.9 (Nixon), 1; 3 Air V. S. Bolton’s b m Tinomaunga, aged, 9.2 (Hollis), 2; 2 Air H. Connop’a b g Comedy Prince, aged, 10.10 (Lord), 3. 4 Momentous also ran. Two lengths and a-half; lour lengths. Time, Stain 20sec. Roseland Hack Handicap, ISOsovs. 6f.—4 Mr A. Dixon’s Night Song, by Nightwatch—Folk Song, 7.8, car. 8.1 (P. Aitkius), 1; 5 Air F. G. Allan’s b g Rapiata, syra, 7.9 (J. Potter), 3; 7 Mr G. Priest’s b f Hiochohoro, 3yrs, ,7.0 (A. Davis), 3. Others: 1 Cool Card, 2 Cherry Girl, 6 Waioeka. Jack and KingiPita (bracketed), 3 Alon Alint, 10 King’s Dream, 9 Kings Up, 8 Dutchie. Length; two lengths and a-half. Time, Trnin 17sec. SPRING HANDICAP, 225sovs. IRn. ,I—Airs F. H. Goodman’s b g Cohesion, by Polydamon—Nordica, 6yrs, 8.13 (P. APIJroy) ... 1 2 Air G. Priest’s b g Othou, 6yrs, 7.10 (J. Potter) ... 2 3 Mr A. Thompson’s b m Carniola, 6yrs, 7.0 (Walsh) 3 Only starters. Six lengths; two lengths and a-half. Time, 2min 10 4-3 sec. Taumaha Handicap, ISOsovs. 7f.—2 Estate late H. Hickey’s b m Epistle, by Polydamon—Communique, 6yrs, 9.8 (Corner), 1; 4 Air P. Alatu’s b g Ronga, syrs, 8.2 (Nixon), 2; 3 Airs J. Jamieson’s b g Polar, 6yrs, 10.7 (A. Dixon), 3. Others: 1 Royal Diadem, S Polytivious. Two lengths and a-half each way. ■ Time, Imin 30sec. Alaiden Scurry, 120sovs. 6f.—2 Air G. Chaffey’s b g Wilfred, by Prince Willonyx Alultifid Cheddit-o marc, 4yrs, 8.0 (France), 1; 4 Alessrs Benson and Jamieson’s br g King Wanga, 4yrs, car. 8.3 (Gooch), 2; 1 Lady Carroll’s b g Nahi, 3yrs, 8.0 (Potter), 3. Others: 10 Ardri, 5 Fall of the Year, 6 L’Autmnno, 7 Cymbeline, 8 Gaimint, 12 Lady Kilham, 11 Miss Barcarole, 3 Prince Ngahere, 9 Kimbo, 13 Sun Yat Sen. Neck; head. Time, Imin ISscc. Flying Handicap, 140sovs. 6f.—3 Air A. G. Turnbull’s ch m Startle, by Flying Start—Tapora, aged, 8.2 (Atkins), and 2 Mr S. Kirkpatrick’s b g Superb King, by Our King—Sublime, Syrs, 7.12 (Buttcrworth). a dead heat, 1; 1 Airs A, R. Hutchinson’s ch g Royal Damon, oyrs, 10.0 (L. G. AtorTis), 3. 4 Princess Nata also ran. Royal Damon Hall a length away. Time, Imin ISsee. October Hack Flat Handicap, 130 sova. Im.—l Air D. J. Barry’s b c Singleton, by • Autumn—Bobella, Syrs, 8.8 (Hockley), 1; 6 Air T. Fraser, jun.’s, br g Royal Heather, aged, 8.2 (France), 2; 2 Air A. W. Hague’s br m Rakaroa, syrs, 7.2 (Potter), 3. Others: 5 First Erince, 4 Alon Mint, 3 Polydorns. Length and a-half; two lengths. Time, Imin 44sec.

SECOND DAY ACCEPTORS. Matawhero Handicap. Im.—Polar 10.4, Merry Damon 10.0, Epistle 9.10, Ofchon 9.2, Royal Diadem 8.12, Cool Card 8.10, Princess Nata, Garzon 8.0, .Carnolia 7.13. Second Hurdles Handicap. l]m.— Royal Heather 11.9, Wnioeka Jack 11.7, Comedy Prince ■ 10.10, Tino Maunga 9.8. ' • . , Waikanae Handicap. 6f.—Cherry Girl BVS,8 V 5, Rongo 8.3, Rapiata 8.1, Mou Mint 7.12, Toka 7.10, Goldstreak 7.5, \Rakaroa 7.2, Kings Up, Dutchie 7.0. ’ Juvenile Stakes, of.—Nahi, Kinho 8.1, Hinehohoro, Oddraint 7.13, Whakaari 7.4, Ardri 7.1, Seamstress, -Sunny Autumn, Morava, Manx Cat 6.13. Makaraka Handicap. Im.—Cohesion 9.13, Royal Damon 9.12, Merry Damon 8.12, Startle 8.6, Superb Ivipg 8.3, Princess Nata. 7.0. , „ ■ Maiden Hack Handicap. 61.—Wilfred 8.0, King Manga 8.11, Nahi 8.7, Rakaroa 8.4, Fall o’ the Year 8.3, Cymfaelline, : L’Autumne, Gaimint, Lady Kilham, Miss Barcarole, Patutahi, Sun Yat Sen, Polydorous 8.0. Waimata Hack Handicap. 7f.—Cool Card 8.10, Royal Heather 8.7, Cherry Girl 8.3, Kongo 8.0, Wilfred 7.11, Mon Mint 7.11, Toka 7.10, Rakaroa 7.2, L’Autumne, Polydorus, Sun Yat Sen 7.0. Farewell Handicap. 6f.—Royal Damon mO, Polar 9.4, Startle, _ Epistle 8.8, Jeannette 8.6, Superb King 8.4, Nightsong 7.11, Royal Diadem 7.10, Tea Lady 7.2. .

, V.H.G. MEETING Preis Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, October 27. Derby acceptors: Avant Courier, Sacedon, Leontes, Trivalve, Winaiot, Statesman, Merry Mint. It is now stated that B. W. Simmons will ride Silvhis, J. M'Carthy Rawhetu, and R. Medhurst Sacedon in the Melbourne Cup. S. Davidson will ride White Fang and J. Daniels Tea Bell in flic Cahtala Stakes. THE CHAMPION, LIMERICK [Special to the ‘ Stab.’] , CHRISTCHURCH, October 28. Limerick was given a run in the paddock adjoining F. D. Jones’s stable yesterday, and as evidence that the hard campaign he has just completed has left no ill effects on him he careered round the enclosure to such an extent that he lost one of his shoes, the trouble experienced catting his escapade short. The champion is to bo ridden in the Canterbury Cup and the Stead Memorial by A. E. Ellis, who has decided to relinquish hurdle riding during the summer. ooxnsfi TOM HEENEY WINS AGAIN. Press Aswdalip®— By Telegraph-Copyright. VANCOUVER, October 20. At Detroit Tom Heency, the Now Zealand heavy-weight, won a decision over Johnny Risko, of Cleveland, in a ten-round bout. ‘ ■BITTERLY-CONTESTED BATTLE. NEW XORlv, October 27. Heency won a lon-round decision over Johnny Risko in a bitterly-contested, slashing contest, which was termed the bitterest heavy-weight battle of recent years. Heeney won six rounds with a margin of victory in two others.. Risko fought roughly, necessitating warnings for fouls several times. Keeney's victory was regarded as cleanly defined. He successfully weakened his opponent in the seventh round, then pounded savagely with both hands a fiery attack to the head and the body, never relenting, save, when Risko was hugging him “ like a longlost brother.”

ROWING NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION. Tho New Zealand Rowing Association’s annual meeting was held at Wellington last night. The following officers were elected;—President, Major H. A. Lomax (Wanganui); vice-presi-dents—Messrs A. J. MacLaiu (Marlborough) and H. Ayres (Canterbury); council—Messrs E. S. lanes, D. 11. Menzies, B. A. Harris, C. F. Turner, R. D. Duncan, E. Diehl, G. Lachlan, and H. Baton; secretary and treasurer, Mr A. D. Bayfield; auditor, Mr G. C. Fache. It was decided to hold the New Zealand championships in .Wanganui this season. Ne.w South Whiles is to bo invited to send ;Vi eight-oared crew', the New Zealand Association to bear all expenses while tho crew is in New Zealand. A motion to centralise regattas was lost by 11 votes to d. A motion to declare a junior oarsman one who had never won any senior rowing race, and had not tvon a junior rowing race prior to October 1 preceding the regatta other than races limited to the members of the dub was lost. Considerable discussion took place on the locality for rowing the first interprovincial eight-oared race—whether in Auckland or Wellington—'Wanganui withdrawing its'apnlication. The donor of the Challenge Cup, who resides in Auckland, is to he consulted in the matter.