SPORTING

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 June 1928, Page 11

SPORTING

HAWKE’S BAY J.C. (Per Press Association.) HASTINGS, June 22. The weather was very cold, but fine for the first day of the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase Meeting. The course was in good order. The attendance was large. The sum of £9,696 was put through the tote, compared with £lO,533 last year, a decrease of £ 837. The concluding results were: — H.B. Steeples, 350 sovs., about three miles —2 Mixed Heather 1; 3 Garzon 2; 1 Maunga 3. The only starters. Won by the length of the straight. Maunga lost his rider at the back fence, but was remounted and ridden for third place. Time 7.25 4-5. Winter Handicap, 125 sovs.; one mile and one furlong—l King Mart 1; 5 No Favours 2; 2 The Mug 3. Also started: 6 Essential, 11 Grand National, 3 Royal Elm, 4 Merle, 10 Lieutenant Bill, 8 High Heather, 1 Clavers, 7 Le Champ, 10 Gaiment, 13 Jen, 9 Pale Star, 13 Rakaroa. Won by a head; two lengths. Time 2.4. Hastings Handicap, 125 sovs; five furlongs—3 Fee Simple 1; 1 Dishonoured 2; 7 Takutama 3. Also started: 2 Argue, 4 Rory Mor, 9 Bold Front, 6 Airforce, 10 Ahalama, 8 Night Witch 5 Brown Sugar. Won by a head; a length. Time 1.5 3-5. Heretaunga Handicap, 150 sovs., 61 furlongs—l Kaiti 1; 2 Huikai 2; 3 Epistle 3. Also started: 10 Allmarimba, 9 Pita, 8 Kalos, 6 Royal Time, 4 Coot, 7 Othon, 5 Kilmoyler. Won by two lengths; four lengths. Time 1.26 1-5. TE KUITI ACCEPTANCES. AUCKLAND, June 22. The acceptances for the first day (June 30) of the Te Kuiti races are : — Hunters’ Hurdles, 2 miles. —Clockwork 10 5, Pukerimu 10.3, Importer 10.0, Ramblin’ Kid 9.2, Marita 9.1, Pompeus, Odin, Rafferty, Louis Poto, Miss Alma, Mashoor 9.0. Awakino Handicap, 7 furlongs. — Flying Juliet 10.0, Tekoroke 9.10, Hyde Park 9.6, Archeen 9.5, Waltzer 9.4, Tinoiti, Athenry, Saucy Lass, Marble King, Takarunga, Oscar, Arch Queen, Arihana, Harbour View, Wyoming, Tukenoa 9.0. Otorohanga Steeples, 3 miles.— Royal Form 11.3, Pouri 10.12, Mangani 9.10, Rahepoto 97, Star of the East 9.1, Bahadur, Hangawera, Rafferty, Fane 9.0. Te Kuiti Handicap, 1 mile. —High Pitch 10.0, Sir Archie 9.13, Eden Hall 9.11, Dayguard 9.10, Queen Ardh, King Smock, Desert Glow 9.9, King Emerald 9.5, Te Koroke 9.4, Mervette 9.3, Thursby, Lomint 9.1, Master Doon, Tinakoa, Quincoma, Automne, Gohl Jacket, Modest Boy, Riet, Judge’s Box, Auriculas, Marble King 9.0 Piopio Hurdles, miles.-—Potoanui 9.11, King Amans 9.10, Prince Lu 9.8, Farndon 9.4, Archeno, Scot Free, Fox Hound 9.1, Pekatahi, Marble Mount, Bahadur, Bright Day, Kaihoremai, Louis Poto, Spalmore, Ana, Tamore, Lord Bruce, Fane, Cullgie 9.0. Te Kumi Handicap, 1 mile.—Golden Wedding 10.0, Beau Cavalier 9.12, Rangikokiri 9.9, Glendowie 9.7, Fiery Lad 9.6, Nassock, Storm Fiend, Abbot’s Delight 9.5, Blue Spear 9.4, Brampton, Miss Myrtle 91, Komak, Pompeius, Plane Pearl, Princess Rain, Eager Rose, Mountain Guide, Glena Bay, Template, Still Jim 9.0. Stewards’ Handicap, 6 furlongs. — King Lu 11.0, Te Monanui 10.9, Hoariri 10.2, Dave 10.0, L’Orient 11, Town Bird 9.3, Tinakoa, Romford, Sevang, Festina Lente, Appellant, Bahama, Segment, Wyoming 9.0. N.Z. RACING CONFERENCE. CHRISTCHURCH, June 22. Representatives of all the Racing Clubs have decided to hold the annual meeting of the New Zealand Racing Conference on July 13, at Christchurch, instead of Wellington, as originally intended. The various committee of the Racing Conference will, however, meet at Wellington prior to the annual meeting. It- is understood that there was some doubt as to whether Sir George Clifford would be able to attend the Conference, if it were held at Wellington. Consequently the Racing Conference representatives unanimously decided to come to Christchurch. NEWS AND NOTES. (By “Whalebone.”) According to reports from the north it is likely that Wiltshire will be a visitor to Trentham and Riccarton for the important jumping events. The Day Comet gelding ran a good race into third place in the Great Northern Steeplechase, and but for jumping extravagantly would have been much nearer to Glendowie at the end. The Thurnham gelding Pelham died recently in the North Island, his death being due to an internal complaint. He was a useful performer on the race track, and his victories included the Douro Cup. The news of the death of Leslie George Rouse, a member of the Australian Jockey Club, was received with deep regret by Sydney racegoers. The late Mr. Rouse became a member of the A.J.C. in 1894 and stipendiary steward in 1904. It was as stud-book keeper that he gave his greatest service to the Turf and to bloodstockbreeding. Racing men have much to thank him for in his efforts to lift the records of horses out of confusion and place them on a basis of well-ordered classification.

According to northern reports, Ellerslie jockey G. Holland may come south soon and join up with F. Trilford and A. Trilford at Washdyke. Holland is a thoroughly-experienced horseman, and if he decides to make his residence in Canterbury he should receive any amount of opportunities, especially as the important jumping events are rapidly drawing near. James Scobie stated recently that he does not intend to prepare Trivalve for any of the spring events, though it is just possible that he will go into training later. In the meantime, Trivalve will be sent to his birthplace, the Melbourne Stud, with the object of serving a few mares. Trivalve is bred on similar lines to the latest English Derby winner, Felsted. Each has a double-cross of the Carbine blood running through his veins, the third remove on the sire’s side, and the fourth on the dam’s in each instance.

Phoebus, a promising young hurdler in C. T. Godby’s stable at Caulfield (Victoria), met his death on June 8, while schooling over hurdles on the Caulfield track. Phoebus was a three-year-old son of All Black and Golden Dawn, by Flavus, and was raced by Mr. J. R. Corteen, who paid 1100 guineas for him as a yearling. Before starting at the Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club Meeting on .Wednesday, Mr 11. Tupaea’s horse Tauekalia was renamed The Mug. The Auckland sprinter Royal Tea,

owned by Mr C. Emanuel, was due to leave Ellerslie on Friday by the Marama for Sydney, where he will go into the stable presided over by George Price. Royal Tea has previously raced in Sydney with success, and on account of his partiality for the hard turf he should not return without success on this occasion. Mr Emanuel also owns Royal Lover, who arrived by boat from Taranaki recently, and there is a possibility that he also will make the trip across the Tasman. The Gay Lad gelding First Sight has developed into a commanding three-year-old, and it is obvious that his recent spell has done him a lot of ■good. He has improved out of all knowledge since he entered F. D. Jones’s stable, and next season he should be a good stake-earner for his owner, Mrs G. H. Grigg. The Greyspear mare Greyfinch has built up well lately, and she bears a more solid appearance now than previously. She claims engagements at Wellington next month, and, provided that she continues to do as well as at present, she should show to advantage in her Trentham outings. According to reports from the north the Cynic horse Diogenes died on Saturday morning last on a farm near Dannevirke (where he was to have stood the season at the stud). His death was due to internal trouble. Diogenes raced in the ownership of Mr H. P F. Blundell, and throughout hi* short racing career he was trained by George New, at Awapuni. As a three-year-old he won three races, including the Nolan Cup. Last season he was successful on three occasions again. His best effort was his victory in. the Fielding Cup, in which he soundly defeated Merry Day and Kilfaire. Just previously he had won the Levin Cup. and the Wainui Handicap at the Wellington Labour Day fixture. His last start was in the Raukura Cup at Otaki 12 months ago, in which he finished third, after breaking down in the ran down the straight. AMONG THE TROTTERS.

Lady Dunmore is a. capable pacer in any condition, and she can sprint and can stay, but she sometimes forgets herself at the barrier and places her followers in the unpleasant position of having to tear up their totalisator tickets.

The filly Haerenga Pai, who was educated and developed by W. J. Tomkinson, now lives at Mangere. She has raced at several northern meetings, with partial success, due, it is stated, to the going on certain occasions not being to her liking. Haerenga Pai prefers firm footing, and essentially is a summer-time pacer. Real the Great has settled down a lot this season, and her form has been fairly consistent. The imported mare is in tip-top order, and she should earn her expenses on the Auckland trip. The four-year-old trotter Repute has improved a lot since the New Year, and has gone to Auckland in anticipation of adding a, stake to her prize list for the season. She is very well, and a two-mile race is within her compass Great Actress has been tried several times over a two-mile journey, and has failed consistently. At Auckland she has been engaged in sprint contests, and Should not be beaten easily.

One of the true as steel kind is Lingfield, who gave a lot of cheek for a mile at Ashburton. Lingfield has won over two miles, and now that she carries some of Tomkinson’s bloom she should win good stake-money. No doubt All Bell is being fitted for the Auckland Meeting in anticipation of the course being heavy. The old fellow cannot have much chance with his younger rivals on the top of the ground, but he can beat them when the,! track is knee-deep in mud. Fresh from nis good win at Ashburton, the gelding Jackie Audubon will line up for further prize-money at Epsom to-day. Jackie Audubon js one of Hie most improved pacers in work, and he will win another race verv soon.

When Daytime made his appearance on the race track nearly two years ago, he was ticked off as a pacer with a big future, but either through striking unsuitable track or through incompetency, he has acted like a thirdrater. That form is not accepted as his real worth, and despite his numerous failures many people still hold that he is capable of winning good races. He has gone to Auckland with Cardinal Logan, and the fact that A. Hendricksen has taken him north again will encourage his admirers to stick to him at’the meeting at Epsom.