SPORTING

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 October 1928, Page 6

SPORTING

RACING FIXTURES.

Oct. 6, B—Auckland8 —Auckland R.C. Oct. 6 —Carterton R.C. Oct. 6 —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. Oct. 27 —Banks Peninsula R.C. Oct. 31—Birchwood Hunt Club. TROTTING FIXTURES. Oct. 13, 17—Auckland T.C. Qct. 22 —Oamaru T.C. Oct. 20, 22 —Greymouth T.C. Nov. 6,8, 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—Waikato T.C. Dec. B—Cheviot8 —Cheviot T.C. Dec. 15, 17 —New Brighton T.C. pec. 26.—Gore T.C. Deb. 26. —Ashburton T.C. Dec. 26, 27— South Wairarapa. Dec. 26, 27. —Westport T.C. Dec. 27, 29, 31—Auckland T.C. Dec. 29 — Winton T.C. pbc. 31—Inahgahua T.C. AUCKLAND R.C. AUCKLAND, October 2. The acceptances for the first day of the Auckland Racing Club’s Spring meeting on Saturday are: — Trial Hurdles, one mile and threequarters: Kawini 11.4, Potoanui 10.9, Sfadsi, Quincoma 10.5, Llewellyn, Farndon 9.13, Pekatahi 9.8, First Prince 9.4, Piet, Harbour View, Lucilius, Tiriopono 9.0. Great Northern Guineas, one mile: Cashier, Grand Tea, High Falutin, Kinross, Sir Russell, Staghunter, Te Atiawa, Toxuema, 8.10, Avoncourt, Golcl Money, Episode, Mithra, Prodice, Violation, White Wings 8.5. Shorts Handicap, six furlongs: Aussie 9.13, Commendation 9.8, Hoariri 8.11, Paganelli 8.9, Benzora 8.5, Kaiti 8.3, Nancy Lee, Lysander 7.13, Freehold 7.5, Oration 7.3, Te Atiawa, Master Doon,' Lady’s Boy, Ballymoy 11, Prince Otto 7.0. Mitchelson Cup, one mile and a-half: — Star Stranger 9.12, Mask, Te Kara 9.4, Laughing Prince 8.10, The Hawk 8.4, Valkon 7.12, Catkin, Royal Mint, Mint Leaf 7.5, Queen Arch 7.2, Desert Glow, Papatu, Transformer, Tidal, Sir Archi.e 7.0. Hunter’s Steeplechase, about two miles and a-half:—lmporter 11.5, Clockwork, Master Arch 10.5, Tago San 9.9, Roman Abbey 9.5, Pompeius 9.3, Syndicate, Marita 9.1, Cui Bono, Archangel, Mashoory Template, Rafferty 9.0. Welcome Stakes, five furlongs: Ceremony, First Money, Hunting Day, Supremacy, Carl Rosa—ldra gelding 8.5, Clever, Eaglet, Francolin, Golden Measure 8.0.

Gordon Handicap, one mile: Storm Fiend 9.0, Micrometer 8.11, Modest Boy .8.8, Winsome Boy 8.7, Royal Lineage, Bahama, Respirator 8.0, Arikitoa 7.13, War Officer 7.10, Tea Lady 7.7, Luminary, Gold Wedding 7.5, Kerry Bank 7.2, Killute, Master Lu, Eager Rose, Lucett, Mon Star, Metallus, Mt. Guide, Nurjahan, Optimistic, Sports King, Winnington 7.0. Flying Handicap, seven furlongs: — Awarere 9.5, Benzora 8.9, Kaiti, White Fang, High Pitch 8.7, Flying Juliet 8.1, Branson 7.13, Macroom, Stormy ’7.11, Ohinemuri 7.10, Thursby, Vivo Goshawk 7.9, Tekoroke 7.8, Hyde Park 7.7, Royal Houlton 7.6, Tinokoa 7.5, Master Doon, The Fox 7.4, Eh Timi, Cynthia N, Lomont 7.0. LIMERICK LAME {Australian Press Association.? (By Cable—Press Assn.—Copyright.) SYDNEY,.October 2. F. E. Jones, the trainer of Limerick, states that the gelding, after galloping to-day, showed signs of lameness when he cooled down. This apparently is the .recurrence of his old trouble in the near foreleg. A poultice was applied/ but it will not be known until tomorrow whether Limerick will race in the Craven Plate.

Even if Limerick does start in the Craven Plate, it is not certain if he will participate in Randwick Plate on Saturday. In this event there is little possibility of the champion going to Melbourne.

At to-day’s racehorse sales, Murillo and Heralda realised 800 guineas each.

NEWS AND NOTES.

(By “Whalebone.”) When Mr Kemball’s team of horses went to Australia in 1919, the Martian gelding Snub did well winning among other races the Governor’s Plate at the V.R.C. Meeting. Of late years Snub has done service as a hack in Wairarapa, where he died just recently. Golden Shadow, who paid a sensational price at Dannevirke, and ran well, at the Manawatu Hunt Meeting, may be off the scene for a while. He got tangled up in a wire fence a few days ago. The connections of Beau Cavalier have one of the best horses we have seen in recent years in his own sphere, but they do not treat him as one. He had been asked to do things that would break the heart of most steeplechasers, and it says a lot for his trainer, S. Tooman, that the gelding looks so well as he does. He has now, within a few months, carried big weights over all classes of steeplechase country, run over trying hurdle courses, won. on the flat, and last week was tried as a sprinter. As one racegoer remarked, the only thing now left is to try him in the hopples. C. Eastwood will have the mount on the imported horse Hoylake in the New Zealand Cup. He is a grey, and the only previous winner of that colour was Canteen, who scored in the sensational race of 1903The Night Raid gelding Stealth, in C. Geiseler’s stable, lias come on well during the last few months, and is now well forward in condition. Sarnia is training on steadily, and she will be in nice condition when next she is asked to race. She showed smart form at Tticcarton last month, and she will do still bettor, as racing should improve her. The pedigree of Prodice, winner of the Avondale Guineas, contains three strains of Musket staying blood. The following relhandicaps have been declared for the Kurow ■ Meeting :— Kurow Cup: Thorndale 8.9. Publicans’ Handicap: Royal Tractor 9.3. Belfiel'd Handicap: Money Mine 8.4, Royal Tractor 7.11, First Raid 7.7. Waitangi Hurdles: Red Heather 10.10. With several prominent New .Zealand Cup candidates engaged, the Mosgiel Handicap, to be run at Dunedin on October 11, should show

whether or not some of the engaged are entitled to the P™* 1 positions they are holding Public fancies for the New Zealand CuP ~ ten furlong handicap is being dis cussed in most racing circles, and | popular pick seems to With his light weight of 7.10 1 nicely treated, and track work at lease suggests that he is going to be a veiy formidable contendei. e j s JlO emerges with flying colours jjere « no [saying that he will not go on and fcl two' outings at the recent Geraldine Meeting but he looked in that round, . unready state that most horses affect after a spell through the winter. Nevertheless, 'he ran two good races, and his trainer, Hugh Nurse, was very pleased with his efforts Rapier was not fancied for either of. his engagements by the public, but on Friday he looked remarkably wel], and with a few mow gallops he will be improved considerably. The improve; ment that Nurse has wrought m Rapier is wonderful, and another cup may not be out of the reach of the Greyspear horse. Of the heavy-weights m the Mosgiel Handicap, Set Sail seems the _ besttreated, and after her brilliant victory in the Geraldine Cup racegoers are not likely to hesitate, in making the bolferino mare one of the favourites foi the chief race at AVingatui. In the Geraldine Cup she was going strongly at the end of a mile and a-quarter, and with her brilliance she is not going to let the leaders get far away m the approaching Wingatui event. The Magpie gelding Amounis has been regarded for some time as Australia’s greatest miler, and his victory in the A.J.C. Epsom Handicap on Saturday, in which he carried the steadier” of 9.7, is further proof of his galloping ability- Amounis, who claims the distinction of having defeated the Canterbury champion Limerick, won the Epsom in 1926, and landed a fortune for those who had him coupled with Star Stranger, winner of the Metropolitan- Amounis is to contest the Craven Plate, a weight-for-a»e race, run over ten furlongs, today,'and this recent victory suggests that he will be a hard horse to beat, irrespective of the fact that Wmalot •and Prince Humphrey may be in the held- -n It is expected that Bright Glow will make her next appearance at the Wellington Spring Meeting, after which she will come to Riccarton, where the events she will contest will include the Stewards’ Handicap. According to all accounts this extra good mare is working along very nicely at Hawera. News from Sydney is that Oratnx and Concentrate will be back in time for the Wellington Spring Meeting next month. Oratfix is engaged m the NewZealand Cup with a light weight, and if she does well on the Australian trip she is going to take some beating in the big Riccarton race. Latest advices are that she is very fit and galloping well. . Tcheka did not do a great deal m the way of stake-winning last season, but he is one of the sort that might be well served by time ; so something better can be expected this term. He is due to reappear at the Carterton Racing Club’s coming meeting, and if he works well before that he should not be absolutely neglected. One of the horses who will race at the coming meeting of the Wellington Racing Club is Commendation. Ihe big fellow is not as awkward as some people think ,and if he has a race at Auckland before the Trentham carnival, he will be capable of showing something like his form at the Wellington and Canterbury Jockey Clubs meetings. He is very muscular and should strike form quickly. Prince Humphrey’s brilliant victory over Mollison in the A.J.C. Derby at Randwick on Saturday draws very pointed attention to the fact that he is engaged for the Great Northern Derby at EllerslieOne of the disappointments so far as the season has gone is the three-year-old Staghunter, who seemed to be doing well before the Wanganui Meeting and yet failed to show anything like good form there. His form last season «ias rather in and out, but at his best he was a fine galloper. When his trainer is satisfied that he has him up to concert pitch, it is quite on the cards that he will prove a very hard nut for- some of the other three-year-olds to beat. AMONG THE TROTTERS. Up to the Summer Meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting Club last season, Logan Park performed with wonderful consistency, both over sprinting and staying distances. IW. JTomkinson is again rounding the son of Logan Pointer and Miss Burlington into racing trim, and he should be prominent at spring and summer meetings of the 1928-29 season. For his success at Geraldine, Prince Chimes has been penalised 72 yards for the Westward Ho Handicap, at the Meth ven Trotting Club’s annual meeting. Prince Chimes is a very promising four-year-old gelding by Cathedral Chimes, from Princess Perfection, and is prepared by C. S- Donald, of Christchurch. Cathedral- Chimes undoubtedly was one of the best horses raced in New Zealand, leaving a two-mile record of 4.25 in his day. With limited opportunities Cathedral Chimes has proved himself to be a sire of levelheaded, game, and fast racehorses, with plenty of stamina. Satinbird and the Four Chimes mare Queen Betty are getting through a lot of useful work under T. Atkinhead,

and they give the appearance of having been well wintered. Queen Betty is

rattier good as a saddle performer. Logan d’Oro’s success in the Winchester Trot at Geraldine on Friday was widely anticipated, after ‘his good showing in his essay on the opening day of the meeting. The live-year-old son of Logan Pointer and Copra’s Angel disposed of a seasoned field, and this stamped him. as likely to do big things for,J. J. Kennerley. The Gold Bell—Bronze Bell gelding Profiteer is getting through much useful work, under S. Groat, at Otahuhu. That trainer also has a well-made three-year-old filly by Worthy Bond from Logan Queen, besides Tony Victor- All bear a well-trained appearance.

The final payment for the Great Northern Derby, ufhich will be run at the spring meeting of the Auckland Trotting Chib, resulted in five horses forfeiting their engagements. As none of these was regarded as having a very good chance of winning, the non-pay-ment created no surprise. This leaves a field, of 17 well-bred three-year-olds in the first classic of the season. It is pleasing that the engagement of the Australian three-year-old colt by Auto Machine—Tipsy Maid has been continued. So it may be surmised that J. B. Sheehan will make the trip with his

charge. A filly that has been creating much dissension is Belle Axworthy, who is by Travis Axworthy from Belle Bingen (Bingen—Bertha Bell). this filly claims the world’s best trotting bloods, because Axworthy, Bingen, and Peter the Great are all to be found in hex* pedigree. Grand light and Sonoma Child'are the best-fancied at present. Jolly Pet has thrown off all signs of the splint that interrupted his training, and J. N. Clarke lhas him striding out well- The southern-owned pacer will win another race when he is properly right. The Derby candidate, trustworthy, is coming back to form and did a nice work-out with Betty Moko one morning last week. The Sydney pacer. Ribbqnwood s Last, arrived in Auckland this week, and in future will be trained by J. Shaw. Ribbon wood’s Last, who is a grey pacer by Ribbon wood from Blue Wing, won. the Sydney Thousand in 1926. The race was run in two divisions, Luvan, now in Auckland, and trained bv A. Julian, winning the firs., division 'in 3. and .Ribbonwood s Last the second in 3.27 3-4. In the run off Ribbonwood’s Last won easily in 3.33. The death is announced from Sydney of Mr William Grant, the founder ot the New South Wales Trotting Club. He was one of the first trio of handicappers appointed to the club, and held the position to the. time of his death. He was regarded as the most popular man in the sport in New South'Wales Reta. McKinney, who touched 3.09 2-o when she ran second to Sunshade at the Invercargill Meeting last season, does not look harshly treated m being placed on 3-42 at Kurow. J. Henderson has in work a lour-year-old mare by Logan Pointer from a Rothschild mare. She is shaping well, and should develop into a winner for her owner, Mr W. Quirk, of Dunedin-. Great Delight ran well enough at the recent Wellington Meeting to suggest that he will soon be a winner on the North Island country circuit. _ Great Audo is shaping,more promisingly than usual. The Great Audubon pacer is in nice order to undergo a preparation. Peter Bingen should be providing 'interest to track-workers very soon now. Kennerley has the Nelson Bingen pacer in great heart to tackle the job in front of him. Guy Denver is a nippy little juvenile. Even though he might not be a Derby winner, J. N. Clarke is sure to turn him out something more than useful. Nelson Ata should win middle-dis-tance races this season. Ho is a goodaction trotter, and is doing everything asked of him -at Addington. W. J. Tomkinson is entitled to expect Rose Marie to be first past the judge later. Her sire, Happy Voyage, had a booking somewhere in the vicinity of 80 mares in Southland last season. In his day, Happy Voyage was the idol of many people besides Tomkinson, who helped to make trotting history with the Australian-bred champion.

Hinkler will not be a passenger very much longer. The way he has been pacing at Addington has engendered quite a number of good opinions about his prospects. Donard should be ready for the Methven Cup. One would not think that he is the same horse since he has been taken in hand by A. G. Wilson, at New Brighton. Kreisler should not be disregarded the next time he is asked to step out. This pacer has shown good form of late.

Nelson Boy can be relied on . to do what he is capable of on race-days. Most trotters are the direct opposite.

SYDNEY THOUSAND.

Although no cabled report of the Sydney Thousand trotting race, held yesterday, has been received, we understand that the New Zealand representative, Bankhead, from J. Bryce’s stable, ran second. Bankhead is a brother to Cardinal Logan, and was on the limit. He did a particularly fine trial before being shipped to Australia. GREYMOUTH PREPARATIONS. Local mentors are giving their horses steady work, in view’ of the Greymouth Trotting Club’s spring meeting. The following horses were worked on Sunday morning:—Harina, Paul Guy, Vai Logan, Proud Pointer, Great Author, Black Locanda, Royal Andobon, Oakleigh, Sedmere, Mawhera Girl, and Royal Review. F. Gilbert has a promising young filly in band, who is moving nicely in her work. Allenora, driven by W. S- Clark, gave a pleasing exhibition on Saturday.

REEFTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.)

REEFTON, October 3

Trotting matters are not as brisk this season in Reefton as they have been in. past years. No doubt the recent wet weather has something to do with this. The near approach of the Greymouth Labour Day meeting is, however, inducing trainers to send their charges along. The track, too, is in good order for training purposes. Golden Devon looks as perky as when at his very best, and is doing his allotted tasks nicely. He is pleasing his connections immensely. Thorpy is striding along nicely, in fact, bettor than ever. He has filled out into a nice gelding, and is doing very well. He should salute the judge in any event where the company is not too select. Beta Gay has been doing a lot of

hill work, and only requires a few fast sprints to get her into racing form. If the weather does not improve she will not be ready for the Greymouth meeting. Her half-sister, Leading Lady, is big and cannot be ready to race before Christmas.

Peter Wilkin was brought out of the paddock last week. He is in rare condition, and evidently has been exercising very freely in the paddock. He could be got ready for racing in a few' weeks, and no doubt will be given a run at the first available meeting. A Great Audubon three-year-old was brought in from the Grey Valley last week-end. This is a fine type of a filly and should come to hand early. A good sensible sort, with powerful hind-quarters, and a sensible looking head, this young lady fills the eye as a good one. She is a natural pacer, with beautiful free action, and should not be long in coming to hand. Harry Griggs is handling a young Petereta colt, also from the same dam as Reta Gay. He has plenty of courage, and will require firm handling to get the best out of him. Charlie Harris has Myrtle Audubon in work. This mare showed heapsof pace in previous years, but could not be kept sound. Now she displays no unsoundness whatever,. and is striding out nicely. She is an attractive trotter, and providing she can be kept sound will make some of the square-gaited ones know they have been to the races.when she is finished with them.

•The Cathedral Chimes gelding Dome, is having an easy time of it, not being asked to do anything in the way of solid work. This gelding does best on the thinnest of preparations, and his last essays last season were the best of his showings. The programmes of the Greymouth Trotting Club’s meeting are very scarce about Reefton, and • owners would bo pleased to receive them. A little more judicious advertising in Reefton, would, I am sure, repay the Club for the expense incurred.