SPORTING

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 January 1931, Page 11

SPORTING

RACING. MEETINGS TO COME.

TO-DAY’S NEWS. Admiral Drake: Has been purchased by Mr J. M. Samson, the Dunedin owner, and carried his colours at Trentham on Thursday. Cylinder Out: Went wrong on the eve of the Wellington Cup, and will require about 12 months’ spell. The trouble is in the ligament where it joins the fetlock, and Cylinder has been thrown out of training. Tunbridge: But for meeting interference at a critical stage in the High Weight Handicap on Thursday, might have won. He got stopped less than a furlong from the post. Appeal: Nearly brought off a big surprise in the Trial Plate on Thursday. He finished third, but only heads separated the placed horses, and Appeal was neglected in the betting. Stanchem: Was badly left at the barrier on Thursday and tailed the field until well into the straight. He is an unruly brute at the start of a race and delayed the despatch in the Wellington Cup. Solvear: There is a mistaken belief by many that Solveai* is a twin foal, but this is brought about by the fact that Rosevear, the dam, did produce twins, a filly and a gelding, to Solferino, one of the foals living only a few days. Mr J. Stewart gave the other foal away to a friend, and it died two years ago. Rosevear was sent back to Solferino the following season, and Solvear was foaled. The news that Solvear is not a twin foal will come as a surprise to many, but the fact remains.

Meadow Park: Is going to be dangerous in any race he contests from now. Distortion: Is a half-brother to the Wellington Cup winner, Stanchion, and his placed performances at Trentham suggested that he is likely to be again prominent during the season. Otairi: Is going to be a big problem for his opponents in hurdle races in the winter. i Mister Gamp: By his recent victories, showed that he is very well, and ready to prove a hard proposition in hurdle races during the winter. TAKAPUNA ACCEPTANCES. AUCKLAND, January 23. Takapuna J.C. acceptances for January 29 are as follow: — Trial Stakes, seven furlongs.— Biddy’s Boy, Howick, Royal Survey, Praetor, Gay Duke, Smithfield, Escalus, The Norge, Lord Willonyx, Hit the Deck, Illuminagh, King Swift, Autaris, Trustee 8.0. Orewa High Weight Handicap, nine furlongs:—Luminary 10.11, Brampton 10.8, Claremore 10.5, Glena Bay 10.3, Air King 10.0, Te Money, Stonehenge 9.11, Respirator 9.4, Neil 9.3, St. Ames, Bizarro, Kouranui, Billy Boy 9.0.

Zealandia Handicap, seven furlongs. jPaganelli 9.1, G-old Money 8.13, Taneriri 8.1, White Wings 8.0, Ti Tree 7.10, Big Bertha 7.8, Lady’s Boy 7.6, Volimond 7.5, Llanore 7.4, Sir Mond, Tetrachate, Loving Cup, Gold Day 7.0. Takapuna Cup, eleven furlongs and 40yds.—Corinax 9.1, In the Shade 8.9, Motere 7.12, Maori Boy 7.10, Eager Rose 7.9, Mosque 7.7, Royal Doulton 7.6, Antique 7.5, Lucy Rose 7.4, Gay Cockage 7.2, Flying Prince 7.1, Clopton, Sir Mond 7.0. Ferry Handicap, seven furlongs.— Ruling Chief 9.8, Foot Rule 9.2, Orepai 9.0, Mauriaena 8.12, Gay Idea 8.5, Full Measure, Rafflight 8.3, Sub Editor 8.2, Tambourine 8.1, Grimestor, Currajong 8.0, Ligna, Leasehold 7.13, Neil, Valmarie 7.11, Crown Arch, Antares 7.7. Caliope Handicap, five furlongs.— Chief Jewel 9.0, Pprsham 8.10, Princess Bede 8.6, Easter Time 8.1, Bugle Call, Hawthorne 7.7, High Comedy 7.6, United 7.5, Fedora 7.12, Speedmint 7.2, Columbia 7.1, Brazunna 7.0. Hauraki Handicap, nine furlongs.— Brampton 9.2, Biddy Comet 8.13, Haviland 8.12, Storm Fiend 8.9, Gold Lily, Tambourine 7.13, Neil 7.11, Smithfield, St. Ames, Emancipation, Trustee 7.7. Stewards’ Handicap, six furlongs.— Paganelli 9.2, Eaglet 8.6, Leitrim 8.5, Refresher 8.3, White Wings 8.0, Royal Ruler 7.8, Honiton 7.6, Tetrachate, Ruffles, Karangapai, Loving Cup, Gold Day 7.0.

TROTTING. MEETINGS TO COME. January 29, 31 —Forbury Park T.C. Summer. February 14 —Wellington T.C. February 18 —Clifden R.C. Annual (two events). January 29 —Northland T.C. Annual. February 4 —Tapanui R.C.' Annual. February 7 —Metropolitan T.C. Summer. February 25 —Auckland T.C. February 21—Kaikoura T.C. February 27, 28 —Marlborough R.C. Summer (two events each day). March 28 —Thames T.C. Annual. LIGHT HARNESS PERFORMERS. Purser: Has now settled down to commence right in his races. Purser is best over a two-mile course. Bright Light: Trotted solidly all the way, to win the Kaitoke Handicap at the Wellington T.C. meeting, and his stamina at the end assisted towariS his victory. David McElwyn: The recently-arrived stallion is not yet three years old, being about six months younger than New Zealand horses who rank at that age. David McElwyn looks likely to make good as a high-grade pacer.

J Harold Logan: The victory of Harold Logan in the New Zealand Trotting Gold Cup at Wellington on Saturday once more provided evidence of how Dame Fortune bestows her smiles upon one and frowns upon another (says a northern writer). Less than two years ago the horse was owned by an Oamaru, trainer, F. L. Legge, who, failing to do any good with it, sold it to its present owner, Miss E. Hinds, of Christchurch, for £lOO. Immediately Harold Logan began winning, and in its first ten starts for Miss Hinds it won eight races, and in prize money has earned about £4,000. In the meantime, his former owner, Legge, could do nothing right, and in a fit of depression a couple of months back he committed suicide.

Explosion: At Epsom on Tuesday, was timed by his trainer-driver, to go the last mile and a-half of a two-mile journey in 3.22, the last half-mile in 1.5. This seems almost too good to be true. Some Dillon: When Some Dillon goes right, he should win. This week at Otahuhu on the clay track he covered two miles in 4.29, and before the Cup meeting on the same track, he went 4.27. Kewpie’s Trump: ' Cannot be regarded as a betting proposition, in view of his recent track work. He has been pacing badly. Ambieside: If he can be kept sound, Ambleside will soon win a race, but the horse gives his trainer a lot of trouble. Major Brent: Won recently at Westport, looks to be on the improve. He should perform v well at New Brighton to-day. Gemlight: This trotter is now being trained by F. G. Holmes at Addington. When trained by A. Hendricksen, Gemlight raced well, but since that time he has not done much of account. FORBURY PARK ACCEPTANCES.

DUNEDIN, January 23. Forbury Park Trotting Club’s first day’s (January 29) acceptances are as follow: — Vauxhall Handicap (harness), 3.45 class, of 200 sovs., one mile and ahalf. —Biddy Parrish, Bon Jour, Binatra, Esbine, Jean Ballin, Louis Bingen, Pattie Bingen, Ruby Bingen, Reverie, Speedwell scr., Lough Guy 36yds, Merce Bingen 36, Bonne Fille 48, Hydro 60, Flawkesbury’s Pride 84. Southland Handicap (harness), 3.39 class, of 200 sovs., one mile and a-half. —Black Watch, Gold Chimes, Godetia, Great Palm, Grand Canyon, Golden Bond, Jacob, Madam Locanda, Majo: Brent, Netta Oro, Priceless, Worthy King scr., Great Doro 12, Baby Joan, Herod, Ruth Logan 24, Sunny Morn 36. Electric Handicap (harness), 4.38 class, of 525 sovs., two miles. —Author Franz, Baron Bingen,, Liberal, Lydia, Milo Minto scr., Red Shadow 12, Vecto 12, Great Author, Sun Child 24, Delightful, Erin’s Lynn 36. Dunedin Cup Handicap (harness), 4.29 class, of 650 sovs. —Great Logan, Vendome scr., Free Advice, Lindbergh 12, Dundas Boy, Harold Thorpe,Logan Chief 24, King Pointer 36, Roi Lor, Terence Dillon 60. Otago Handicap (harness), 4.44 class, of 250 sovs., two miles. —Eileen Wood, Fifa, Kyra, Peter Lin scr., Boneta 12, All Peters 24, Olive Nelson 96, Tonic 120. Musselburgh Handicap (harness), 3.30 class, of 200 sovs., one mile and a-half.-r-Ethiopian, Guy Bingen, Imperiai\ Bingen, Lightwood, Rollo, St. George scr., Cranleigh, Meteor, Real Girl 12, Lily Harold 24, Kelp 36. *

King George Handicap (harness), 2.52 class, one mile and a-quarter. — Alva Lass, Silver Jackwild, Nita scr., Mountain Chimes, Liberal, Author Frartz 12, Erin’s Lynn, Great Author, Milo Minto, Sunchild, Sodium 24, Red Shadow 36. Flying Handicap (harness), 2.47 class, oue mile and a-quarter.—Coun-try King, Editor, Sahib, Vecto, Warepa, Nelson De Oro scr., Dilnon, Eugene De Oro, El Direct, Harvest Child, John Noble, Wrackeen 12, Free Advice, Great Logan, Kotuku Jack, Logan Hanlon 24.

NORTHLAND T.C.. ACCEPTORS. WHANGAREI, January 23. Acceptances for the Northland T.C. meeting, to be held on January 29, are: Dargaville Handicap, 3.43 class; l-> miles. —Great Vanity, Man o’ Bell, Worthy Chief, Black Ballin, Prince Etawah, Lady Linda, Jasper, Minties, Impromptu, Moko Swift scr., Margaret Wallace 24, Oliver Thorpe 36, Moko Chief 60, Lady Yvonne 72. Whangarei Handicap, 3.50 class; miles. —Carl Mack, Moko Bells, Bessie Parrish, Perfect Peter scr., Lochade 12, Special Bell 24, Guy McElwyn 36, Lady Ena 72, Lord Haldane 120. Northland Handicap, 4.42 class; two miles. —Some Dillon scr., Nella Dillon, Glandore, Groat Parrish 24, Master Huia, Dealer 36, Explosion 60, Mignon no 72. Kawakawa Handicap, 3.4 class; 1.1 miles. —Army Boy, Worthy Chief, Pirate Picture, Black Ballin, Man o’War, Prince Etawah, Lady Linda, Minties, Te Hono, Judy Thorpe scr., Margaret Wallace 24, Oliver Thorpe 36, Prince Pedro, Chrystal 48, Carnui 60, Gaza, Wrigley 72. Waipu Handicap, 4.50 class; 2 miles. —Lady Yvonne, Jasper, Juno Nordica, Moko Chief, ’ Kewpie’s Triumph scr., Pavlova, Marionette, Dad’s Hope 36, Some Dillon, First Flight 60. President’s Handicap, 4.58 class; 2 miles. —Lady Ena, Lochade, Moko Bells scr., Lord Haldane 48. Hikurangi Handicap, 2.54 class; 11 miles. —Bell Dial, Pavlova, Gaza, Some Dillon scr., Glandore, Little Guy, Vanity Boy 12, Lord Nepean, Dealer 24, Mignonne, Master Huia 48. Kaihohe Handicap, 2.24 class; 1 mile. -—Great Vanity, Chrystal, Army Boy, Jasper, Judy Thorpe scr., Typist, Carnui 12, Marionette, Silver Link 36, Dad’s xiope 48, Scandal 72.

— January 28, 29 —Pahiatua R.C. January 29, 31—Takapuna J.C. February 4—Tapanui R.C. February 5, 7 —Egmont R.C. February 5, 7 —Gisborne R.C. February 7 —Matamata R.C. February 12, 14 —Taranaki J.C. February 12, 14 —Dunedin J.C. f