SPORTING

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 October 1928, Page 10

SPORTING

RACING FIXTURES

Oct. 6, B—Auckland8 —Auckland R.C. Oct. 6—Carterton R.C. Oct. C —Kurow J.C. Oct. 11, 13—Dunedin J.C. Oct. 13 —Masterton R.C. Oct. 20, 22 —Wellington R.C. Oct. 20, 22—Gore R.C. Oct. 20, 24—Waikato R.C. Oct. 22 —Waverley R.C. Oct. 22.—Waikato Hunt Club. Oct. 22 —Waipawa County R.C. Oct. 22—North Canterbury R.C. Oct. 25, 27—Poverty Bay Turf Club uct. 27 —Banks Peninsula R.C. Oct. 31 —Birchwood Hunt Club. TROTTING FIXTURES. Oct. 13, 17 —Auckland T.C. Oct. 22 —Oamaru T.C. Oct. 20, 22 —Greymouth T.C. Nov. G, 8, 9 —Metropolitan T.C. Nov. 17, 21 —Otahuhu T.C. Nov. 24 —Wellington T.C. Nov. 29, Dec.' I—Forbury1—Forbury Park T.C. Dec. I—Waikato1 —Waikato T.C. Dec. B—Cheviot8 —Cheviot T.C. Dec. 15, 17—New Brighton T.C. Dec. 2G. —Gore, T.C. Dec. 2G. —Ashburton T.C. Dec. 2G, 27.—South Wairarapa. Dec. 2G, 27.- —Westport T.C. ' Dec. 27, 29, 31. —Auckland T.C. Dec. 29. —Winton T.C. Dec. 31 —Inangahua T.C. ' ‘

METHVEN T.C.

(Press Association.)

CHRISTCHURCH, October 1. The Methven Trotting Club’s acceptances for Saturday are: — Westward Ho Handicap, of 105 sovs, 11 miles (3.52 class):—Tiny Author, Devon Child, Irene de Oro, Du Maurier, Moving Pointer, Great Huon, Zane, Lady Bee, Target, Doll Dance, Pearl Logan, Silver Sea, Bessie Huon, Queen Peters, Myrtle Dillon, Pedro, Limosa, Arikitoa, Stepfast, all scr., Kelburn 12.

Drayton Handicap, of 100 sovs, unhoppled trotters, 11 miles (3.54 class): —Tod Bingen, Accumulator, Aileen Wood, Brandeau, King Oscar, Golden Girl, Cairnvale, Scuttle, Alton Brook, Great Burton, Blue and Gold Little Peter, Kereta, Audo Wood, Great Harvester, Boneta, Molly Bingen scr., Frontier 12, White Lupin, Manhattan, Nancy Bingen, Gold Digger 24, Carclo, Brent Boy, Victor Bingen, Leo Bellman 36, Kitty Patch, Welcome Whispers 72, Molly Molloy, Bon Elect 96, Command’er Bingen 120.

Mount Harding Handicap, of 100 sovs., 11 miles (1.32 class): —Roger Lyon, Moving Pointer, Del Oro, Pearl Logan, Silver Sea, Electric Huon, Wallace Logan, Chef. Whakgtana, Bonny Prince, Jessie Huon, Ecstasy, Headlight, Guide Rangi, Loco scr., Kiowa, Forward Maid, Eiffelton Lass 12, Moneyniore, Expedient, Warrenore, Prologue, Pet Locanda, Mary Locanda 24, Dillon’s Pride, Milo Minto, Sylvie Logan, Great Audo, Audience 36, Great Logan 48.

Methven Cup, of 200 sovs., 2 miles, (4.45 class): —Laplander, Royal Authoress, Beverley Audubon, Hackthorne, Linkman, Denver’s Doll scr., Real Light, White Sun, Sonoma Star, Great Triumph, Dick Logan 12, Travis Axworthy, Firelight, Kreisler, Warepa 24, Mac Dillon, Royal Serene, Erin’s Royal 36, Kate Thorpe, Bay Nut 48, Sahib, High-Jinks 60, Trampfast 132. Avonmore Handicap of 100 sovs., 11 miles (3.45 class):- —Devon Child, Irene de Oro, Prince Chimes, Lindbergh, Becky Aline, Brown Logan, Loco, Du Maurier, Moving Pointer, Connie Dillon, Del Oro, Bingen Wilkes, Pearl Logan, Silver Son, Bessie Huon, Limosa, Dice, Arikitoa, Stepfast scr., Whakatua, Kanieri, Brown Admiral, Kelburn, Solitude, Electric Huon, 12, Lou Harold 24, Great Audo 48, Bontime, Kiowa 60. Visitors’ Handicap, of 125 sovs., 1J miles (2.55 class): —Springnote, Jolly Roger, Guy Fawkes, Nipper, Our Bird scr., White Sun, Loiterer, Dick Logan 12, Mac Dillon, Warepa, Dundas Boy, 24, Bay Nut, Invader, Sungleam, Erin’s Royal 36, Locanda General, Kate Thorpe, High Jinks 48. Riverbank Handicap, of 115 sovs, unhoppled trotters, 2 miles (5.6 class): —Frontier, Tod Bingen, Accumulator, Gold Digger, Brandeau, King Oscar, Golden Girl, White Lupin, Cairnvale, Scuttle, Alton Brook, Great Barton, Blue and Gold, Kereta, Audo Wood, Boneta, Molly Bingen scr., Victor Bingen, Leo Bellman, Cardo, Brent Boy, Nancy Bingen 12, Dipnoi 48, Welcome Whispers, Quickfire, Kitty Patch 60, Bon Elect, Lord Tracey 84, Molly Molloy 96, Commander Bingen 120, New Metford 144.

Mount Hutt Handicap (saddle) of 105 sovs., 1 mile (2.22 class): —Firetail. Big Bill, Forward Maid, Golden Dawn, Auto Minto, Roger Lyon, Nigger Minstrel, Lady Cio scr., St. Bridget, Vikota, Bingen Patch, Lady Minto, Milo Minto, Sylvie Logan, Audience, Avonwood, 12, Jolly Roger, My Sonny, Exclusive, Mavis Wood, Royal Authoress, Nipper, Donard 24, King Abdallah, Doreen Dillon 36, Yoicks, Sonoma Star Firelight 48.

RICCARTON NOTES

(Special to “Star.”)

CHRISTCHURCH, October 1.

Mason lias been giving Goblin Market and Jaleaux plenty of work during the past fortnight, which suggests that they will be his only representatives at the Dunedin meeting. The former will contest the Guineas, and his brilliancy may help him on the journey, though so far his stamina is in doubt. Jaleaux is a nice looking son of Sutala and Egotism, and can muster up a fine turn of speed, and is just as forward as any of the other Riccarton-trained two-year-olds. Count Cavour is on the improve, and on Saturday registered a useful mile gallop with Battle Colours. The former’s trainer is not altogether satistied with the gelding’s treatment at Dunedin, and there is a chance that he may not sport silk in the South, but be reserved for Trentham. Since his win at Ashburton Hoylake has been going on the right way, and, on Saturday, gained further friends for the New Zealand Cup, by reeling off a solidly run nine furlongs. 11 is form at Wingatui should give an excellent idea as to his chance in the Cup. It, is probable that both Childsplay and Prickles will carry Sir George Clifford’s colours in the Dunedin Guineas. The pair were tried out over a mile on Saturday, and though they finished practically on terms, the former appeared to have most in reserve as the post was reached. After a few days spell, occasioned by a slight mishap, Footfall is in strong work again. He is in nice trim, and a couple of races should see him at his best for his November engagements. Mason has not been doing a great.j deal with his grand looking two-year-

old, Honour, who will go to Wirigatui. The Limond colt has been growing very fast and will probably be reserved for the C.J.C. .Welcome Stakes.

Money Order is almost at the top of his form, and should be worth keeping in mind for Dunedin.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

N.Z. HORSES IN PLACES

SYDNEY, October 1

The A.J.C. Spring Meeting was continued at Randwick to-day in bright weather on a splendid track. The attendance was 65,000. Owing to the ideal conditions, fast times were the order of. the day, Greeuline taking the Shorts in the smart time of 1.10 3-4. Gold Tinge outclassed the youngsters in the Breeders’ Plate, acting as pacemaker throughout, and was going away from the field at the winning post. Running fifth into the straight, Oratrix finished brilliantly, and was overhauling Jocelyn at the winning post in the Metropolitan. Tn the Grantham Stakes, Roscrea appeared a likely winner at the top of the straight,' but failed in the final strides to withstand the challenge of Solitas. Boonala fell in the Squatters Handicap and was destroyed.

Following were the results : — The Shorts.—Greenline 9.7, 1 ; Violian 7.8, 2; Fujisan 10.5, 3. Ten started, including Cimabue. Violian was the first to show out from Greenline., Genuine, and Fujisan. Passing tne half mile, Greenline assumed control. and led into the straight ahead of Violian, Tabashon, and Fujisan, and maintaining the advantage won by half a head. Time 1.10 3-4. Breeders’ Plate. —Gold Tinge 8-2. 1 ; Marco March 8.5, 2 ; Peacemaker 8.5, 3. Sixteen started, including Phantom Reef. Commencing smartly, Gold Tinge led the field ahead of Molyan, Comanche, Peacemaker and Marco March. Turning for home, Gold Tinge showed the way to Peacemaker, Mareayan, and Marco March, and increasing the lead at the distance, won comfortably by four lengths. Time I.lo£. . T n Metropolitan Handicap. — Jocelyn 8.4, 1; Oratrix 7.11, 2; Sharp Son 7.1, 3. Nineteen started. Octember was scratched. When the field '.settled down, Lord Kennaquhair had charge from Sharp Son, Valparaiso and Oratrix. Passing out of the straight Lord Kennaquhair increased his lead to two lengths ahead of Sharp Son, Donald, Valparaiso, Rionscup and Jocelyn. At the half mile Valparaiso assumed command, and led into the straight from Jocelyn, who took charge at the distance from Sharp Son and Mid Kent, with Oratrix finishing fast. Tn an exciting finish, Jocelyn gained the verdict by half a length from the New Zealand horse. Time 2.44 3-4.

First Steeplechase. —Chandonia 9.12, 1; Mendip 10.12, 2 ; Grey Knight 9.10, 3. Ten started. Mendip led at the first jump, ahead of Repose, Garnock, Grey Knight and Chandonia. Passing the stand for the first time, Garnock was in charge, with repose, Tressady Rock, Chandonia and Grey Knight next in that order. Along the back Chandonia took charge, and thereafter was not headed, winning by two lengths. Tressady Rock unseated its rider at the three furlongs obstacle. Time 4.31-1,-. This is a Randwick record.

Grantham Stakes. —Solitas 7.13, 1; Leadlight 8.9, 2; Roscrea 7.3, 3. Twelve started, including Concentrate. Saltpan and Roscrea were the first to show out from Yodelist, Solitas and Leadlight. At the half mile Saltpan was in command, ahead of Rocrea, Amplifier, Solitas and Leadlight. Roscrea assumed command entering the straight from Solitas, Saltpan and Leadlight. Solitas challenged the New Zealander at the distance, with Leadlight close up, and Solitas, going on, gained the verdict by one and a-half lengths. Time 1.51. Squatters’ Handicap. —Vaals 9.11, 1; Reonui 8.10, 2; Resource 8.3, 3. Seventeen started, including First Acre. Reonui was the pacemaker throguotuhJpJ9‘s,. (e nsG usC throughout from First Acre, Vaals and Resource. Vaals issued a challenge at the distance, and in the finish gained the verdict over the New Zealander by half a (head. Time 2.4.

PRINCE HUMPHREY’S RIVAL.

SYDNEY, October 1.

Following upon criticism which was levelled at the jockey, Daniels for his handling of Mollison, on Saturday, Mr Maclndoe, the owner of Prince Humphrey, states that he will take his colt to Melbourne, for another meeting with Mollison in the Victorian Derby as he considers that this criticism of Daniels detracts from Prince Humphrey’s win.

NEW ZEALAND HORSES

SYDNEY, October 2.

The New Zealand bred gelding, Perception, changed hands last week, a wealthy Malay planter, F. Gore, purchasing him at a high price. Perception was narrowly defeated on Saturday, and the opportunity to make amends in Grantham Stakes yesterday miscarried, when it was found the horse was suffering from nasal haemorrhage, causing his withdrawal.

Gold Tinge, a New Zealand winner of two-year-old at Randwick yesterday, gave J. Munro an easy ride. He is described as a regular galloping machine. Another New Zealander. Pacemaker, finished third. Munro’s fee, in Gold Tinge’s mount, is £lOO. The well-known suburban performer, Boonala, had to be destroyed when he fell in the Squatters’ Handicap.

NEWS AND NOTES.’

(By “Whalebone.”)

Bahadur was most consistent last season. He had four starts and finished in the money each time, tn the Greenlane Steeplechase at Ellerslie he was third, and occupied a similar position in the Tainaki Steeplechase, while at the Te Kuiti meeting, held on the same course, he was second in the Pio Pio Hurdles to Farndon, and was run-ner-up to Pouri >in the Maniapoto Steeplechase. Bahadur was made favourite in the Greenmount Steeples at the Pakuranga meeting on Saturday, but finished out of a place.

The Limond filly White Wings displayed plenty of speed during the race for the Avondale Guineas, and when she strikes a. firmer track she should be capable of winning sprint races. As a two-year-old White Wings showed a lot of speed, winning' the Onslow Stakes at the Auckland autumn meeting from a large field, and she may do better this season.

At Fordell F. Tilley has a couple of two-year-olds being prepared for racing later on in the season. One is Glenartney, who is by Hunting Song from Melodice, therefore a half-brother to Vivo. Tho other youngster is by Night Raid from Petal Dust, the latter

being by Martian from Per Ariba, and a full-sister to Martanna. Quaecee is a strange name, and many people are wondering where her owner unearthed it from and what it means. It is said to be Arabic, and means “pretty.” She is by Paladin from Disdainful. ; Red Heather won Friday’s hurdle race at Geraldine in decisive fashion, though only by a narrow margin. His form was much better than on the previous day, when he found difficulty in stretching out, a slight mishap having left him rather stiff. Red Heather lacks stamina, but he is a useful customer for short hurdle races, and he appears to be staying a bit better now. Mime was benefited by his hurdle race at Geraldine on Thursday, when he macle his first appearance among the jumpers, and in Friday’s contest he was staying on in good style. He is far from perfect in his fencing, but last week’s experience will assist him to an early win.

Carinthia showed up prominently “most of the way in Thursday's hurdle race, but he was stopping badly at the end. It was a disappointing performance, judged on his winning effort at the Grand National meeting, where he made his opponents look moderate over a similar journey.

Chickwheat was not in a. racing mood at Geraldine, and his form in two hurdle races was very poor.

The Clarenceux mare Lytup, owned by Mr. J. S. Barton, has been retired from racing, and goes to the stud this season.

Royal Tractor gave further evidence of useful hack form when he won the Gladstone Handicap at Geraldine. He was in front all the way, and he hung on to stall off Camisader’s late challenge. Royal Tractor is very w'ell at present, and he is not nearly at the end of his powers as a sprinter. Thorndale registered a striking performance in the principal event at Geraldine on Friday. Up to a few’ weeks ago he was far from right, but has made gradual improvement since, and his race at Ashburton apparently fitted him for Friday's engagement. He has always been a difficult horse to train, and all his work has to be done •on a plough track, but w’hen well there is no doubt about his ability. He will be taken to the Kurow Meeting, and looks to have prospects of adding the cup to his record. Rapier gave two satisfactory displays at the Geraldine Meeting, and appears to be going the right Way for his more important programme ahead. He will be a visitor to the Dunedin Meeting, and an improvement on this week’s form can be expected. He is engaged in both the principal handicaps, the winning of either of which would not entail a rehandicap for the New Zealand Cup. Messrs Donnellan and Shannahan intend being represented at the North Canterbury meeting on October 22 by Tip Tree and Some Lad. M. Conza’s representative will be Atone. Eaglet, a two-year-old filly by Chief Ruler from Dovelet, one of J. T. Jamieson’s home team, is the likely winner of a juvenile race very soon. She may not be sent to take on the Welcome Stakes field at Ellerslie, but if she does she should not disgrace herselfi. She cannot fail to receive a handy weight in the two-year-old handicap on the second day of the Auckland fixture, and should be very hard to beat. AMONG THE TROTTERS. A good performance at Geraldine was that of Wild Voyage, who finished second in the Orari Trot Handicap. Wild Voyage, a firm first selection, led until the distance post was reached. There he broke and lost a lot of ground. When he got into his stride again, he paced impressively, to get within a length of the winner at the finish. Wild Voyage is by Happy Voyage from a Wildwood Junior mare, and is owned and trained by J. McQuilkan. who drove him.

Apex had to go under to Mountain Ore in the Geraldine Trot on Thursday, and the fact that the favourite looked “done” when he returned t<) the enclosure, evidently was the chief factor in making many people shy clear of him in his second start, in the Orari Trot Handicap, which he won fairly comfortably as fourth selection from Wild Voyage. J. J. Kennerley’s five-year-old Logan D’Oro should be an early winner after his good race in the Orari Trot Handicap at Geraldine. He has been a littleraced horse, and this should leave him with plenty of dash for his five-year-old campaign this season.

Mountain Ore was ridden a clever race by the well-known horseman A. Butterfield, to win the Geraldine Trot, and undoubtedly this contributed in a large measure to the success of the Rey de Oro pacer.* Nevertheless, Mountain Ore showed up well Ashburton in very fast conditions, earning him enough friends to send him out second selection in Thursday’s race. Harry Locanda was a pool' third in the Geraldine Trot. He should benefit by the race, though, and may run with more prominence in minor saddle events later in the season.

Prince Pointer’s New Zealand Cup preparation will now be handled by W. J. Tomkinson, who previously had no candidate for the New Zealand Cup. Mr M. O’Brien has purchased the oncebrilliant son of Logan Pointer and Princess Sherwood. Although Prince Pointer may not return to the brilliant form he once showed, Tomkinson should be capable of fitting him to run a good race in November. F. Gilbert has the trotter Royal Audubon going nicely, and he will be nominated for the Greymouth meeting. Royal Audubon has not lived up to his early promise yet, but hopes are entertained that this season will prove better.

Golden Bubbles has been doing some attractive work at Addington of late. Her tasks have not been exacting, but if the chestnut continues to improve she should be at her best to tackle anything that comes along in her future outings. Ecstacy was backed with great confidence for the Winchester Trot Handicap at Geraldine on Friday. She did not begin smartly, and though she was prominent when the straight was reached, she never looked as if she would win. Reports from Oamaru are that J. Henderson has Terence Dillon and Dalnahine coming on the right way for the Cup. Terence had a narrow squeak! Brandean has been trotting like an bld stager at Addington. His New Brighton form cuts no ice. With experience the son of Nelson Bingen should make something worth while. Great Bingen’s three-year-old brother has been named Great Nelson. He is owned by Mr. A. Aitchison, of North Otago.