SPORTING

Grey River Argus, 2 April 1932, Page 3

SPORTING

GREYMOUTH J.C. To-day’s Meeting THE FIELDS REVIEWED. Prospects look bright for tho concluding day of tho Greymouth Jockey Club’s autumn meeting at Omoto today. With the exception of the Trial Stakes in which there are six acceptors, large fields will be the order of the day, the acceptors including a good number of fresh horses. The first race, the Trial Stakes, is scheduled to start at noon. With the exception of Waraloon, Verden and Lady Valkyrie, little form has been displayed by the candidates, whilst the form of the three horses’ above mentioned has been anything but promising also. VERDEN, who will probably be the popular fancy should be found fighting it out with WARALOON.

Trial Stakes, of 70 sovs.; 54 furlongs —Camp, Verden, King Musket 8.10, Lady Valkyrie, Arrowmid, Waraloon 8.5- ’ Eighteen pacers are engaged in the Dobson Trot. Lemoro has been a disappointment in most of his starts so far, but it is likely that he may make amends. Little can be said of La Rinkie. Guy Pointer, or Myrtle Dillon. Town Crier, Shawingan and Silver Bird will all have friends, whilst Allanora, Indian Author and Dawn Sonoma should come in for the greater part of support. Great Thought may require a race, whilst Travis Thorn cannot be classed as being at his best. Fairhead is better suited to a mile distance and will have friends in the Omoto Trot. Chancellor Boy is so unreliable, whilst Vican has just recovered from soreness through racing at Omoto last Saturday. Binscarth, if ho stays down should be a hard proposition, whilst Vestas off 84 yards has not been handicapped out of the running. He was responsible for a fast burst at Omoto last Saturday, and may be one to spring a surprise. Form, however, suggests. INDIAN AUTHOR as being the best of good things, while DAWN SONOMA or ALLANORA may be found to offer the most serious opposition of the remainder. Dobson Handicap, of 80 sovs.; 3.20 class; 1 mile 3 furlongs.—Lemoro, I.a Rinkie. Town Crier, Shawingan, Guy Pointer, Myrtle Dillon, Silver Bird, Autowin, Dawn Sonoma, Allanora scr, Indian Author, Chancellor Boy 12, Great Thought, Travis Thorn, Failhead 24, Binscarth, Vican 36, Vestas 84. The Railway Handicap has drawn seven acceptors, but Awamutu 'who was galloped yesterday morning, developed his old trouble that affected him at Westport, and will definitely not start. The top weight, Limited, makes strong appeal as a form horse, whilst Portrav will also come in for

good support if started in this event. Mataa, Tip Tree and Coomassie should also come into favour and this event fhould be an exceptionally keen betting race. The aged Sagittarius performed with credit at Hokitika, and contrary to his usual practice ran a great race from the tail of the field to beat everything but the winner, Limited, in the President’s Handicap. This, however, was only 54 furlongs, but the Arrowsmith gelding was going on with it at the right end. Atone is in at a light weight, but the aged Bisogne mare has long been a disappointment. She has speed to burn over five furlongs, and even if she does behave at the barrier, she should find the distance beyond her. LIMITED appeals strongly, with most opposition likely to come from TTP TREE or SAGITTARIUS.

Railway Handicap, of 80 sovs.; 64 furlongs.—Limited 9.10, Portray 9.5, Mataa 8.13, Tip Tree 8.6, Coomassie 8.5, Awamutu, Sagittarius 8.3, Atone 7.0. The exceptionally large field of seventeen have accepted for the President’s Handicap, in which the consistent Ravine has been allotted topweight. His three recent wins will bring him into favour, especially so on account of the easy manner in which he accounted for the other contestants. It must be remembered that today, however, he is meeting far better cattle in Taku Tama, Monastic, Earthquake, Noteworthy, Smithereens, Arrowmaid, and Royal Game, under much stiffer terms. Both Taku Tama and Monastic can be relied on to go a merry mile, and Monastic with the light impost of 7.4, looks a likely proposition. Smithereens is also a good performer up to a mile, and his consistency should bring him in for good support. Earthquake has bright prospects, in view of his performance last Saturday. Noteworthy has also co be reckoned with, and during his last few starts has shown a great improve ment. Eaton Hall has shown that he can stay, and with 7.4 is a possible lightweight. Royal Game is now well down in the weights, as is Thursby and Gold Bag. Dainty Ways does not appeal, having gone off of late, whilst Pari cannot be seriously considered in the company. Arrowmaid will come in for support, but has yet to go a mile. The Reefton owned pair TAKU TAMA and MONASTIC, which will be bracketed on the machine, seem to have great prospects, with SMITHEREENS and NOTEWORTHY likely to be filling the minor places. President’s Handicap, of 110 sovs.; 1 mile. —Ravine 9.12, Taku Tama 9.1, Noteworthy 8.2, Arrowmaid 8.1, Smithereens 8.0, Dainty Ways 7.13, Thursby 7.11, Royal Game 7.10, Earthquake 7.7, Gold Bag 7.5, Monastic, Eaton Hall 7.4, Pari, Rich Harvest 7.1, Knocklong, Polthea, Bright Spear 7.0. In the Runanga Hack there are also seventeen acceptors. Solvear has recent winning form to recommend, but has a lot of weight to carry in better company than she met at Hokitika Grand Acre, Lady Rene, and Homecoming are all class performers and the winner should come from these three. Homecoming makes strong ap-

peal, on account of his recent outing at Riccarton on Tuesday, when he ran Countermarch to a neck in the Gimcrack Handicap of six furlongs. White Doe has winning form to recommend her, but she will likely find the company too warm for her. Jael looks the pick of the remainder w T ho have yet to show anything like winning form. Homecoming, Grand Acre and Lady Rene should be the most likely trio to be fighting it out, with honours likely to go to HOMECOMING or GRAND ACRE.

Runanga Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs.; 64 furlongs.—Solvear 9.0, Grand Acre 8.8, Lady Rene 8.6, *Full Crop 8.4, Jael 8.1, Homecoming 7.13, White Doe 7.12, Animated 7.11, Fortalice 7.5, Dutch Princess 7.3, Waraloon 7.2, Gold Arrow 7.1, Marfich Fclluce, Grattan, Fair Go, Quinola, Flowing Gold 7.0. Fifteen pacers are engaged in the Omoto trot. The form displayed in the earlier race should act as a good guide, but there are a number of horses in this event better suited to a mile distance. Shawingan can go a good mile, likewise Silver Bird, Autowin, Town Crier and Fairhead, who should all come in for good support. FAIR HEAD stands out particularly as being well worth watching, with most opposition likely to come from AUTO--WIN or SILVER BIRD..

Omoto Handicap Trot, of 80 sovs.; 2.25 class; 1 mile.—Lemoro, La Rinkie, Town Crier, Shawingan, Myrtle Dillon, Olson scr, Silver Bird, Autowin 12, Great Thought, Travis Thorn, Chancellor Boy, Fairhead 24, August Pointer 48, Vestas 72.

There are fifteen acceptors in the Ahaura High weight Handicap, and the differences in weight in most cases are not groat. Taku Tama, if started, will be sure to come in for good support, whilst Lady Rene will also have friends over this distance. Smithereens makes strong appeal. Coll has winning form and must not be overlooked, whilst White Doe has improved of late. Eaton Hall is about at his best and can be relied upon to go a good race. As most of the candidates are engaged in the President’s Handicap their running in that event will probably provide a guide for this event. ” SMITHEREENS, EATON HALL or TAKU TAMA, if unsuccessful in the chief event, should provide the most serious opposition at the business end.

Ahaura Highweight, of 80 sovs.; 7 furlongs.—Taku Tama 9.9, Lady Rene 9 7, Smithereens 9.6, Coll 9.5, Subdivision 9.4. Thursby 8.10, White Doe 8.8, Booster 8.6, Eaton Hall 8.4, Lochard 8.3, Rich Harvest 8.2. Pari, Fortalice 8.1, Tariff. Polthea 8.0.

There are fifteen acceptors in the Farewell Handicap, but when the race starts the field will probably be reduced to under twelve. Arrowmaid stands out as a bright possibility, whilst Jael well down in the weights should come in for support over this distance. Miss Mercia and Monastic i will also he popular fancies, whilst Portray, Limited, Solvear and Mataa will not be neglected on the totalizator. ARROWMAID makes strong appeal, with JAEL likely to be found offering most trouble at tho winning post. Farewell Handicap, of 80 sovs.; 64 furlongs.—Limited 9.10, Portray 9.5, Arrowmaid. Solvear 8.13, Mataa 8.12, Monastic 8.9, Dainty Ways 8.7, Coomassie, Miss Mercia 8.5, Sagittarius, Awamutu, Full Crop 8.3. Jael 8.0, Animated 7.10, Quinola 7.0. RIDING ENGAGEMENTS AT OMOTO. A. Eastwood’s riding engagements at Omoto to-day include: Lady Valkyrie, Atone, Earthquake and Dutch Princess. M. Kirwan’s mounts -will include Limited, Solvear and Subdivision. J. W. Jennings: King Musket, Arrowmaid, Grand Acre and Tip Tree. V. Lee: Portray, Rich Harvest. A. Messervy: Gold Bag, Sagittarius. 11. Young: Lady Rene, Coll, Ravine, Homecoming. R. J. Mackie: Miss Mercia, Grattan. R. J. Flower: Arrowmid, Mataa. W. H. Jones: Monastic. G. Salt: Verden. 1 C. McCarthy: Taku Tama, Monastic. A. E. Ellis: Noteworthy. L. J. Ellis: Eaton Hall. STARTING TIMES. The approximate staiting times at tho Greymouth J.C. autumn meeting at Omoto to-day are as follow’s: —Trial Stakes, noon; Dobson Trot, 12.45; Railway Handicap, 1.30; President’s Handicap, 2.10; Runanga Hack. 2.55; Omoto Trot, 3.35; Ahaur a Highweight, 4.20; Farewell Handicap, 5.0. ANSWER TO ENQUIRY. “Johnnie,” Cobden: The fastest time in which the mile and a-quarter distance has been covered at Omoto is 2min 7secs. Thi s exceptionally good time was recorded by Thorndale in 1927, when he won the Greymouth Cup, carrying lOst 71bs. The rider was J. W. Jennings. TO-DAY’S MEETINGS. TARANAKI T.O. ACCEPTANCES. Fitzroy Handicap (harness), 3.44 class; 1$ miles.—Bolinda King. Luminate Loyalty. Native Cole, Nelson’s Capital, Revillo, Trevor Dillon, all scr.

Waitara Handicap (harness), 3.50 class; 1| miles.—Amy Eetawah scr, Hue Coronado, Kitty Patch 120yds, La Campion 132.

Urenui Handicap (harness), 4.4 Q class; 2 miles.—Bonny Drift, Lady Coronado, Lee Nelson scr, Daddy Longlegs 24. Tini Uria 36 Mild Derby 36, Mr Penalty 60, Highland Derby 72. Taranaki Club Handicap, (harness), 4.42 class; 2 miles.—Highland Derby, Hilltop, Mr Penalty. Prince Pedro, Sister Rose, Worthy Queen scr, Nelsonian 24, Ranghau 24, Sandown 60.

MoTuro a Handicap (harness). 3.3 class; If miles.—Craken, Loyally, Native Cole, Reveille scr, Historian 24, Astral 48.

Inglewood Handicap (harness), 5.2 class; 2 miles. —Amy Etawah scr, Lucky Voyage 72, Todd Bingen 84, La Campione 108, Gay Paree 144.

Omata Handicap (harness), 3.36 class; 1| miles.—Astral, Luminate. Re?-

tor, Winshow scr, Lady Corenado, Bonny Drift, Lee Nelson 24. Farewell Handicap (harness), 2.55 class; 1| miles.—Daddy Longlegs, Manco, Mild Derby, Special Sun scr, Princess Thea 12, Highland Derby 24, Prince Pedro 24, Sister Rose 24, Hilltop 36, Rangihau 48. HAWKE’S BAY J.C. ACCEPTANCES Riverslea Highweight Handicap, miles.—Goshawk 11.5, Llandudno 10.11, King’s Jest, Royal Lineage 10.7, Gold Ruler, San Quex 9.2, Whakauc, Pikete, Tcamerangi 9.0. Poukawa Maiden, 54 furlongs (all 8.7) —Lady Gain, Chatterton, Joe, Luna Lux, Hunting Mose, Gay Lass, Rigoletto.

Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Speed, Aesculus 8.3, Joy Stick 7.11, Miss Gain, Blue Boy 7.8, Foreign Queen, Martur, Margaret Rose, Royal Dash, Lulla Quex 7.5. Hawke’s Bay Stakes, 64 furlongs; w.f.a.—Hunting Cry 9.1, Blue Boy Speed, Courtyard 7.1, Freede, Princess Bell 6.13.

Hawke’s Bay Cup, 1| mile's.—Chrysology 9.0, Malahat 8.5, Esteem 8.2, Chopin 7.13, Pewa 7.7, Jenny Diver, Rapallo, Anemometer 7.0. Heretaunga Hack Handicap, 1 mile. —Lady Spy 9.5, Anemometer 9.0, Lady Makere 8.11, Court Lady 8.7, Primax 8.4, Brown Sugar 8.3, Gold Bag, Sum Up 8.0.

Autumn Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs. • —Tai Ao 9.13, Monarchy 9.0, Royal Hunting 8.9, False Scent 7.9, lago, Court Lady 7.4, Master Cynic 7.3, Grand Lahu, Sabatini 7.2, Fondle, San Quex, Ex Dono 7.0.

Havelock Handicap. 6 furlongs.

Aston 8.12, Souchong 8.9, Moa Bird 8.7, Tai Ao 7.10, Teller 7.8, Cuticle, Imperial Fame 7.6. AVONDALE J.C. ACCEPTANCES. Rosebank Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Grand Review 9.0, Abbey Dream 8.10, Silene 8.9, Ruling King, Moonfleet 8.7, Golden Spahi, Transaction, Roxy, Top Light, Magic Mint, Night Warrior, Echo Song, Puss Moth 8.2. Avondale High Weight Handicap, one mile.— Standfast 11.3, High Pitch 10.12, Innuendo 10.2, Royal Survey H\o, St. Ames, Tarporley 9.8, Stonehls|ige, Escalus 9.2, Operatic, Rose Latour, Day Form 9.0. Oakley Handicap, six furlong.— Gold 8.13, Sea Ruler 8.4, Impudent 7.3, Grand Sport 7.2, Barograph, Holly Lu, Dervish, Kiltowyn, Directory, Roman Mascot, Lady Carrington, Erination 7.0. Foley Memorial Handicap, one and | a quarter miles.— Great Star 8.13, j I'uriri Park, Chief .Toy 8.5, Awaken I 8.1, Gibraltar, King’s Archer 7.13, (in- ! perial Prince, Speedmint 7.11, Grand Tea 7.9. Royal Artist 7.7, Sir Aloud, [ Gay Cockade 7.6, Maori Boy 7.5, Eager Pose 7.3, Autumn Sun 7.1. All-Aged-Stakes, six furlongs.— Cad land. Lady Quex 9.3, Golden Wings 9.2, Eastertime 8.9, Tea Trader 7.9, Grand Sport 6.11. Chevalier Handicap, one mile.— Bronze Tray 9.12, Imamint 9.4, Tn nuendo 9.2, Psychologist 9.0, Good Idea 8.12, Opina 8.10, Glenrata 8.8, Teels 8.5, Desert Star 8.3, Catch ’Em 8.2, Limex, Pateena, Camp Princess 8.1, Black Marlin 8.0.

Railway Handicap, six furlongs.— Great Star 8.12, Huntingdon 8.8,

Silvermine 8.6, High Comedy 8.5, Tea Cl»at, Ganpat 7.11, Sunny Sky 7.7. Eastertime 7.5, Hampton Park, White Wings, Imamint 7.0. Titirangi Handicap, one mile.— Imperial Prince 9.1, Sunny Sky 9.0, Autumn Sun, True Blood 8.11, Fiji 8.10, Vandyke, Chief Jewel 8.7, Jaeldy Karo, Llanore 8.5, Whakapara 8 4, Cynthia N., Lucy Rose 8.2. White Wings, Karangapai, Mosque, Hit the Deck, Gay Idea. Spring Abbey 8.0. TE KUITI R.C. ACCEPTANCES. fPPr Press Association). AUCKLAND, April 1. Acceptances for the Te Kuifi R.C. annual meeting are:— Maiden Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Aga Khan 8.11, Illuminelli 8.9, Transaction 8.8, Abbey Dream 8.7. Valoms Knight. Lapstreet, Booklaw 8.1. Night Warrior. Free Air, Kahunoke. Twenty-four Carat 8.5. Kopaki Hurdles. 1J miles. —Neil 10.8, Tlit the Deck. Cargen 10.6, Arch Eagle, Alia Stella 10.0. Catimcs 9.5. Trowbridge, Goodfellow, Homelight, i Arcade 9.0. Awakino Hack. 6 furlongs.—Ruby Dawn 9.0. King Win 5.7, Welcome Boy 5.5. Steady Fire <8.4. Teels 8.2, Royal Gallant 8.1, Limex, Arch Ruler, Searcher 8.0. Hawthorne 7.13, Marshland 7.8, Kiritahanga 7.5, King Peg 7.4, Valreina, WJilton 7.3. To Kuiti Cup, 1} miles.—Pegaway 9.4, Habit 8.6. King’s Archer 8.1. Speedmint 7.13, Autumn Sun, Cruachan 7.5, Eager Rose 7.4, Limeen 7.3. Grand Talk 7.0. Te Kumi Handicap, 1 mile.—Hit the , Deck 9.2, Good Idea 8.12, Innuendo: 8.10, Grand Talk, Welcome Boy 8-9,

JValmarie 8.7, Russet Aloor 5.6. Catch- : cm 8.1. Puketutu Handicap, 7 furlongs. — * Habit 9.10. Taurua 8.11. Flying Prince 8.10, Lucky Alice, Te Hoia 8.3, Holly Holm. Lucy Rose 8.0. Otorohanga Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Ruby Dawn 9.0. Hiata 8.9, Lapstone 8.6, Royal Gallant 8.1, Hawthorne 7.13, Kiritahanga 7.5. Lord Willonyx, King I Peg 7.4, Transaction, Valreina, Abbey I Dream. Abbey Queen 7.3. | Stewards’ Handicap, 6 furlongs.— • Paganelli 9.0, Huntingdon 8.9, Tea ’Chat 7.11, Ganpat 7.8, Taurua 7.6, Per- ’ sham 7.1. Hampton Park, Brazanna 7.0. N.Z. HORSES RETURNING. SYDNEY, April 1. I Mt Samson, the owner and Mr Grescler. the trainer, with Admiral Drake, and Air Payne, the owner-trainer, with Spoon, have left on return to New Zealand by the Alaunganui.