THE SPORTING WORLD

Greymouth Evening Star, 20 January 1942, Page 7

THE SPORTING WORLD

RACING AND TROTTING . MEETINGS TO COME. January 24.—Wellington. January 22—Ashhurst-Pohangina. January 24—Thames. January 31. —Auckland. . February 7, 14—Egmont. February 7 —Canterbury. February 7—Tapanui. February 7—Matamata. February 14—Rotorua. February 14, 16—Gore. February 20, 21—Winton. February 21—Tolaga Bay. February 21, 23—Westland. February 21, 23—Waikato. February 21, 23—Woodville. February 28—Rangitikei. February 28—Greymouth. February 28 —Te Aroha. TROTTING FIXTURES February 6, 7 —Wellington. February 14—Canterbury Park. February 14, 18—Auckland. February 21—New Brighton. February 21—Marlborough. February 28 —Kaikoura. Coast Meetings: The committee of the Westland Racing Club decided at a meeting last evening to hold a race meeting on Saturday, Februarv 21. Tire Reefton Trotting Ciub has decided to hold a meeting on Saturday. March 7. Nelson Eddy: Nelson Eddy was unlucky in the Pareora Handicap on Saturday at Washdyke. He moved off smartly, but was checked when Smile Again baulked, and he had to come from a Jong way back to pick up third money. With a better run the black horse might have troubled the winner. Consistent: Lizzie Woods maintained her record for consistency by failing by inches to win the Salisbury Handicap at Timaru. A foot past the post her nose was in front. Her driver was not squeezing her at the finish, but she skipped"in the straight, and probably he was afraid of sending her to a break.

An Omen: Prior to the second race at Washdyke on Saturday a lire started in a paddock adjoining the course, and the flames rose high above the belt of trees on the outside of the course. This was taken by many speculators, as a good omen for the success ol Great Blaze in the John Mole Memorial. The chestnut put up a great fight to run second to Acuity.

More for a Place: Certissimus carried more than half the pool on the win machine at Timaru on Saturday, but on the place machine, he carried only a little more than a fifth of the total. A one pound ticket bn the place machine on Certissimus would have returneci a prolit nearly three times as large as that paid on the win machine.

For Auckland: Pacing Power, and Free Again will represent R. B. Berrv at Auckland next month. The former will contest the Great Northern Derby. and Free Again a sister to Pacing Power, will rave in lhe Great Northern Stakes, lor two-year-olds. Free Again, who closely resembles hi'iAdvice, has been in work since March last, and is stated to lie showing considerable promise.

Has Won £3,500: Uenuku. winner ot the Auckland '[’rotting Cup ha< •started in 57 races for 11 wins, nine seconds, and two thirds, his total stake winnings being £3,500. exclus've ol tnree cups valued at £ !0(i. £5O and £25. His dam. Bicolour, a piebald mare by Mambrino Derby (sire ol Globe Derby), cost Mr. J. A. Mitchell. ol Palmerston North. £ I 000 and won him many races, both in sad-' die and harness.

. Melbourne Cup Day: Though the .’lUsirahan Federal Government has decided tluit there wili be no more week-day racing, there will be one exception—the Melbourne Cup will <■<> ;>ii as usual, ’[’he cup is run on lhe lirsi <m V S ih‘ y nr I .p Moveiri ber. The view is Me^(, ' irne C UP L:i national occasion, and that it would be wrong ■.o think ol it in the same category as week-day racing. J

Unwieldy Fields: The possible limitation ql race meetings is likely to mean Ijig lields for clubs fortunate enough to be able to carry on. Nominations lor Trentham broke al! records, and Figures for the Asiihu’-st

meeting on January 31 are the highest known lor a country course. There are 26 nominated for the Ashhwst Cup, 20 lor the open snrint, 49 for the Gorge Hack Cup, and 58 for the Novice Stakes.

Ballybrit Sold: Mrs. M. J. Rookes ol Drummond, has purchased Ballvbrit Irom Mr. M. Hanley, and the 10-year-old son oJ Balboa is to go into W. I. Hogan’s stable at Washdyke this week. Ballybrit has been one of Southland's most successful jumpers in recent years, aiid his successes include lhe Great Western Steeolechase, Otago Steeplechase, and Tlomeby Steeplechase (Riccarton). Mrs. Rookes is the owner of Paper Whistle, who is also trained by Hogan.

Unlucky: Egyptian Rose was unfortunate not to take part in the finish of the Telegraph Handicap on Saturday. She attempted io go through on the inside of Route March less than a furlong from home, but just as she got up to him, Black Majesty came over on to Route March and the Gumar u filly was squeezed back and put out of the contest. Lou Rosa is slated by more than one writer to have been unlucky in the Cup. One went so far as to say that the ground the favourite lost at lhe home turn cost him the race.

Trotting in Hawke’s Bay: Though attempts have been made to establish trotting in Hawke’s Bay, these la i led through lack of public support, and the club went into recess several years ago. However, during the past two or three seasons, there lias been a definite swifig of the pendulum, and interest in trotting has quickened, so much so that when the affairs of the world return to normal, it is probable that the Trotting Club will again function, and then with success (says a Napier writer).

Staying On: Wild Talk attracted attention by her creditable effort in fully extending Salutation, at Trentham on Saturday, and no doubt she would have won with a little further to go. Her prospects over a longer journey next Saturday therefore appear to be bright. Atreus was also responsible for an impressive effort in this event, and as this was his first race since November he will derive benefit from it. He is to start in a similar event next Saturday. Leighnor is another Southerner likely to be improved by Saturday's race. WELLINGTON R.C. ACCEPTANCES WELLINGTON. Jan. 20. The acceptances for the second day, Saturday, of the Wellington Racing Club's meeting, are as follow: Muiigaroa Highweight Handicap. 1 mile and 3 furlongs.—Gold Card 11.2. Gay Mimic 10.9. Esperance Bay 10.8, Master Lackham 10.5, Native Chief Peter Beckford 10.3, Miss Leighon 10.2. Patu Po 9.13. Good Sun, Renascor 9.12, Martenc 9.8, Lunaria, Maharajah 9.2, Red Chief, Richelieu Pearl, Thoraide, Wildfire, Day Lightning. Greek Dancer 9.0.

Trial Plate, seven furlongs.—Black Saint, uarag, First Role, FlyingHawk, Gleucos. Hamish, Lady Govern, Laughing Lady, Locrian, Midian Star, St. Grace 8.5, Autoscore, Battle Zone, Crispin, Crucible, Daily Mail, Dolly Greene, Golden Tide, Gold Dip, Good Scout, Inventor, Leisurely, Lowry Bay, Madame Rachel, Makar-

ora, Mark Out, Monmouth, Olein, Prince Shad, Rackman, Royal Melton, Sally Lunn 8.0. January Handicap, one mile.—Salutation 9.6, Black Thread 9.3, Surveyor General 9.0, Wild Talk 8.13, Native Song 8.11, Diana Tetrix, Military Maid 8.2, Cheerful Lady, Graeco Roman 8.0. Atreus, Star Zone 7.13, Blue Border 7,12, Authoress, Arctic Dawn, Cetewayo, Craiglea, Flying Spy, Green Gables. Halley, Imperium, Last Acre, Leighnor, Pern,.Raceaway, Ringcraft, Sanction, Veldette, White Rajah 7.11. Camp Handicap, six furlongs.— Moutoa Bond 9.0, Hugme 8.13, Symbol 8.12, Gaj r Genet, Maggiore, The Champ 8.11, Neenah 8.10, Saint Tor 8.9, Parlato 8.8, Lord Defoe 8.6, Vivid Night 8.5, Dungloe. Lady Derby 8.4. Daljarrock, Fur Coat, Legal 8.3',’ Nuija 8.0, Rebel Lady, Nightglass 7.12, Golden Moon, Phenomenal 7.11, Compeer. Flying Spray 7.9, Sterling Lad 7.8, Cheetah, Cicada, Dabble, Dolly Greene, Gemara, Kind Song, Lady Ex, Light Fingers, Lotto, Lucky Com’et, Once Again, Portadown, Squeers, Te Awe Awe, True Mate, Nutoroa, Lady Boswal 7.7. W.R.C, Handicap. One mile and three furlongs.—Gladynev 9.5, Lou Rosa 9.3, Old Bill 9.0, Happy Ending 8.12, Wardress 8.2, Flearth 7.13, Kotua 7.11, Piastre 7.9, Parchment 7.2. Beau Ciel, Classi'orm, Dynasty, Eulo-* gist, Foxette. The Monarch, The Ring Wild Fox 7.0.

Nursery Handicap, six furlongs.— Beau Vaals, Nizam 9.7. Dominate 9.5, | indian Sign 8.6, Alethea 8.5, Dales|man 8.1, Old Pal 8.0, Money Bird 7.11, War Effort 7.10, King Herod 7.6, Catlorick Bridge 7.5, Lenardo 7.4, Crackerjack Manpower, Tea Coat, Voltaire, Warrigal, Kahuranaki 7.3, BanH n i or ’ Lorcl Darnley. Theolateral 1.2, Cataract. Charming Song, Peter's Choice. Straight Bat. Valsheen 7.0. Metropolitan Handicap, six furlongs; Sir Beau 9.9. Autolite 8.12. Antigo, Hearth. Route March 8.3, Black' Majesty 8.4, Not Out 8.3, Duncannon 7.12. Circular Note, Egyptian Rose 7.10, Night Eruption 7.9. Enrich i.o. Celebrity 7.7, Premature 7.4, Ab - solve, Rawhamai 7.0. Douro Handicap, one mile: Khurja, Mahama 8.13. Maggiore 8.9. Dusky Morn. Ever England 8.8, Balblair 8.7, Kevin 8.6. Vivid Night 8.5, Gunyah 8.3, Duality 7.13, War Credit 7.12, Condole, Dinah Dhu. The Whipper 7.11. Golden Tide 7.10, Rebel Lady 7.9, Good Scout, High Morale. Laughing Fox 7.8, _ Gemara, Goldform, Kaiesbi'idge. Kinsman, Kurrawong, Queen Cardine, Ruling Moment. Stairway. Support, Triple Crown. Vadanoe 7.7.