SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 20 December 1924, Page 8

SPORTING.

TARANAKI J.C. MEETING. WEIGHTS FOR FIRST DAY.

AUCKLAND MEETING. s . FIRST DAY’S ACCEPTANCES.

WAIPDKURAU MEETING. THE ACCEPTANCES. NAPIER, Deo. 19.

ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES.

(RY TELEGRAPH —PRESS \ RSOf’l .\T>'"-' AUCKLAND. Dec. IS. The weather was fine for training operations at Ellerslie this morning. .A ll the fast work was carried out on the outside of the course proper, which was in good order. Golden Glass heat Queen Emerald over five furlongs in 1.9. Joy Ride, Prettyman, and Sleepy Sol finished, in that,.order at the end' of five

furlongs, run in 1.9. Gala Day covered seven furlongs in 1.381. ; Uralla and Pelham were together at the end of six furlongs in 1.20 1-5. Gold Jacket was in front of Tresor after doing a mil© and a-quarter in Lady Rewa, Gold Fern, and Cohesian finished as named over four furlongs in 54 1-5. Weka beat Sulla over four furlongs in 52 1-5, Shirley alone taking 52 2-5. Namutere heat Surveyor over six furlongs in 1.21 4-5. Cawnpor© defeated Scot Free over five furlongs in 1.6. lUka was in front of Portamento after

covering five furlongs in 1.7 4-5. Gold Light beat Royal Trish over seven furlongs in 1.33. The former look's very well. Musbetoon was ahead of Tresillian at the ©nd of a mile and a-quarter, run m 2.21 3-5, the last round taking 2.7 1-5. Present and Muraahi beat Wffonett over a mile and a-quarter, the last round taking 2.5 4-5. Mimetic, Master Mind, Star Stranger, and Charis finished in that order at the end of half a mile in 52, but there was not much between the quartette at the finish. . Ballvmoy 11. bent Pavo over six furlongs in 1.20. Gold -A ore heat Le Choucas over four furlongs in 52 1-5. Town Bank and Tresham ran the last six of seven furlongs in 1.1-9. Master Pnon and Tanadees taking 1.19 2-5 for three-quarters of a mile. Dazzling Light beat Gauntlet over si'' furlongs \ Yakin heat Otaura over four furlongs in 52 3-5. Ling’s Speech alone ran five furlongs nicely in 1.6 2-5. Tualiine covered half a mile in 51 3-5. Spoony, Steel Bar and Ring the Bel' wev e on terms at th© end of six furlongs in 1.19 2-5, the last-named doing it nicely. Lady Ridicule pleased the onlookers by covering seven furlongs’in 129 2 5 —the best training gallop over the distance on the course proper for a lonetime. . Cocoanut ran four furlongs in 53 1-5. Run bar. Portamento, find Whizbro taking 56 2-5. . . NOTES AND COMMENTS. (By “Maecenas.”) The dearth of racing during the last tew days will be well balanced next week, for besides non-totalisathr meetings the following clubs will hold meetings on Friday next: Taranaki, Auckland, Manawatu, Waipukurau, Dunedin and Westland. The winner of last year’s New Zealand Derby (.Black Ronald) was given a race at the recent Woodville meeting, but was not ready to do himself justice, and only carried a paltry £2O on the totalisator, and, as they say in other parts of the world, * ‘he ran accordingly.” Black RaViald has an engagement in the Manawatu Cup, but may not be ready for such a stiff race. The showing of Muraalii in the \\aipa Cup was hot a very good one, as the Taranaki-owned gelding was one of the last competitors to pass the winning post. Despite this indifferent showing on the part'of Muraahi, he continues to be one of the prime fancies foi the Auckland Clip. If this event weie. run on the fourth day of the meeting instead of the opening day Muraahi would certainly have a much better chance.

hen one sees the fields engaged at the minor meetings racing at Christmas and New Year a feeling or satisfaction arises over the good fields engaged at the Taranaki and Stratford meetings, and all that is required to make these gatherings as successful as their, predecessor’s is for the weather conditions to remain fine. As much more rain than is usual has fallen this month the various racecourses will not be so concrete like, consequently horses should stand up to the several days’ racing that owners are desirous of extracting from them during the holidays. While there are a number of longdistance races in England, there is no event on the flat in England to. compare with the Prix Gladiteur, decided in 4 ranee, and which is run over the lengthy course of four miles. The longest distance race decided on the flat m Australia is three miles, while two and a quarter miles is the most Hat racers are asked to go in this Dominion.

. Seeing that R,. J. Mason is not sending Nincompoop and Chignon to the summer meeting of the Auckland Racing Club, the Wellington Racing Club’s summer meeting may see a' meeting between the best that have raced in this Dominion and the pair of southerners which beat the Australian two-year-olds when racing at Randwiek * in the spring. Riders of jumping horses in England must he well provided for, seeino”that the crack rider, F. B. Rees, hal ridden 100 winners over jumps during the cm ient season. No rider (flat or hurdle lockeyl has accomplished this feat in New Zealand, the nearest to the century, if my memory serves me true, being C Jenkins with 89 wins, 'while T tunov H. Gray registered 81 durinc a season some time hack. To win 'IOO races oyer jumps in one season is indo°f| n qryeat achievement. On his first apnearance in a race in O’is Dominion (first dav at Wcodvillej the English-bred Grand Knight only carried £2B on the tot-ih'sator, but evidently the lietting public were anticipating a great improvement in Grand Knight’s running for his second day s engagement. for the son of Grand Parade was entrusted with no less than £320, a very big increase considering he failed to show uo well on the openin'' day. Recently the stewards of the Wnodyille Jockey Club decided to shift their nidge s box back a considerable distance. and the Manawatn Racing Club have also decided to nlace their'jndo- e some distance hack and raise the box moi-he- six feet. There is not the least doubt that the position of the xnaiority of boxes in being placed flush with the outside of the straight is ill the worst nossible position, and it appears only a matter of time and all 'acing cl’dis will have their judge’s boxes well back from the millonin" track. 1 ** At present no three.year-old stands out as decidedly th© best of his year,

and the great Northern Derby may re- ' veal horses capable of beating the winner of the Derby at Riccarton (Count Cavour), which at his best has only shown moderate form, and certainly many pounds below weight for age form. Still, at times horses, particuiarly young ones, show great improvement with age and racing, and it may be yet too early to designate Count Cavour a moderate. Ihe special horse train which leaves "Wellington for Auckland to-morrow uill have a full load, and from a financial point of view will well repay the Railway Department. The following trainers, with the number of horses marked in parentheses, will travel thereby: F. Tilley * (7) , S. Reid (4), G. Jones (4), W. Rayner (4). T. Quinlivan (3), G. Murray-Anslev (3), W. Hawthorne (2), M. "Williams (2), W. Donovan .(2), L. "Wilson (2), J. Coyle (2), E. Simpson (1), W ? . Orange (1). “In adaition there will be 14 trottbig horses going also.

For many seasons past the province of Taranaki has been ' strongly represented at the leading Christmas meetings, and in both long distance and “sprint” races always won at least their share of prize money. This season our province is not blest with the usual number of horses competent to hold their own at meetings such as the Auckland and even 'the ..Manawatu meetings, and it certainly looks as if our horses may not do so well. Th e Australian-bred Pavo had a good reputation in Australia as a brilliant galloper, and at times has done well m short distance races in New Zealand, particularly under welter weights. On two occasions an effort has been made ■ to wm the Railway Handicap, decided at EUerslie, with this black son of The Welken, but the closest Pavo has got was a third under 8.9 two years ago. Pavo is galloping well just at present, and his trainer is somewhat sanguine that Pavo will put lip his best New Zealand performance in this season’s Railway. Personally, I must confess that I 'do not favour the chance of Pavo, for the fact cannot be overlooked that Pavo is getting on in years (he is eight years old), and with few exceptions horses lose their, brilliancy as they progress in years. Of course, Pavo mav be one of the exceptions.

In agreeing to despatch a special train with horses competing at the Auckland meeting the Railway Department are only carrying out a' businesslike and eommonsense policy, and the innovation is evidently in keeping with a desire on the part of the* present Minister to give to the followers of the sport of racing what they are entitled to and for which they are nrenared to pay. It must he admitted tha"t in the past racegoers have been treated in an offhand manner by those responsible for the running of our railways. Not only have the general public travelling -to race meetings been called on to put up with a condition of things no private company would offer or countenance, but owners and trainers have not received the assistance or encouragement they deserved, lienee many hundred pounds must have been lost to' our national railways. Generally, speaking, the racing public do not expect concessions or favours, but simply ask for what they, pay. Of ‘course, no one wants the trains run at a loss, but a little consideration to racegoers must mean much to a department that wants all they can earn. However, recent happenings point to - the department adopting a different policy to that of the past, and at the conclusion of a reasonable time the policy may prove itself the correct one." NOTES FROM NEW PLYMOUTH. . (Special, to Star.) ■ NEW PLYMOUTH. Dec. 20. Bight horses that are competing at the forthcoming meeting -arrived by. the Rara.wa. this morning, viz., Tinokalia and Lightwood, in charge of L. F. Tonge; Esthonia and Gold Clip, in charge of P. Scally; and. Muria, The Curragh, Abbey Bell and Lady Comet. Master Sandstone and Matin Re 11 will not compete at New ■Plymouth, being engaged nearer home at Palmerston. Stork, Hipo and Nastori go north to-night by boat. In anticipation of his Auckland Cup engagements Stork galloped seven furlongs this morning, assisted over the last three bv Hino, and aotin° r pp to bis reputation as a. gortl +rt"k worker, executed his task in Imin. 31 sec., a first-class essav.

BOROUGH JUVENILE HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. Shut Eve 8 5 Anchor 7 5 Insurance 7 9 Bisox 7 2 Roburant 7 7 Lucernal 7 0 Bahama 7 6 •RAHOTU HURDLES, 14 miles. Miss Mickey 11 0 Velociform 9 7 Equitable 10 11 Gold Peak 9 5 Te Kawa 10 3 Craigowan 9 0 Waiinatao 10 3 Eldenholm 9 0 Sling Camp 9 12 Lady Comet 9 0 Silent Knight 9 8 STEWARDS’ HACK, 6 furlongs. Mum 8 11 Mountain Ore 7 8 Sunny Vale 8 9 Lu Sylvia 7 7 Papaponga 8 3 Arene Lupin 7 5 Treadwell 8 2 Lady ‘ Sanforte 7 0 Wee Sandy 7 10 Fire Brigade 7 0 Lord Lopyp 7 9 Lightwood 7 0 CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, li miles. Tinokaha 9 0 Ethonia 8 5 Irapuka 8 11 The Banker 8 5 Euchre 8 9 Glengariff 8 4 Glencairn 8 7 Abbey Bell 8 4 Kahikatea 8 7 Sunshot 8 4 Black Cruiser 8 6 IfEP'PERTON WELTER, 7 furlongs. General Pryde 9 11 Sansalino 9 3 Blue Peter 9 9 Arsene Lupin 9 0 The Curragh 9 9 Sir Douglas 9 0 Merry Ann 9 6 Pouri Hoihi 9 0 The Emperor 9 6 Ratapiko 9 0 Interest 9 5 Roaming 9 0 Dignity 9 a Lady Comet 9 0 FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. Rational 9 7 Abbey Bell 7 5 Orchid 8 0 Thunderclap 7 3 Yoma 7 13 Muria 7 0 Tinokaha 7 11 Hori 7 0 Big Push • 7 9 Emerald Hill 6 10 Sunny Jim 7 8 Festive 6 7 TIKORANGI HACK STAKES, 5 furlongs; Lady Hazel Empire Camp Papaponga Mountain Bell Shut-Eye Te Kawa Roburite Lisogne Wee Sandy Straight Fire Gold Clip' ■ Lord Loppy Rehutai . Lightwood HUATOKI PLATE, 7 furlongs. Gold Rangi Koauau All Wind ■Captain Gazely Sansalino ; Enthuse Coo in da - Moeatoa General Pryde Ratapiko. t Hallowmoon Close fire 1 Calm Eve Grand Lupin

AUCKLAND, Dec’. 19. The acceptances for ti»e first day of the Auckland Racing Chib’s summer meeting are: AUCKLAND (.UP, 2 miles. Gold Light 9 7 Royal Divorce 7 7 Musketoon 8 9 Poionett 7 2 Limelight 8 4 Start* 6 13 Te Kara 8 4 Gold Jacket6 7 Duo 8 3 Far North b 7 Muraahi ' 8 1 Kulakaua 6 7 Illumination 8 0 Right and Left 6 7 Royal Present 7 13 RAILWAY HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. Royal Blood 9 9 Fool’s Paradise 7 7 Tukia 8 13 Motley 7 5 Alfort 8 6 Civility 7 4 Pavo 8 D Broadwood 7 3 Lucius ' 8 3 Prince Abbey 6 11 Killochra 8 2 Quinette 6 10 Dan Quin 8 0 Master Doon 6 9 Grand Knight 7 13 Starmist 6 8 Finelli 7 12 Tuahine 6 8 Ilipo 7 12 Ballymoy II. 6 7 Deluge 7 12 R0BIX&3N HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. Pipuant 9 0 Sleepy Sol 7 0 Archibald 8 0 Exaet-lv 7 0 Lapidary. 8 6 Pitch ' - 7 0 Whptunui 8 2 Princess Nata 7 0 Desert Glow • 8 2 Winkie’s Wheel 7 0 Quiescent 8 2 Electrode 7 0 Ring the Bell 8 2 Frowning Pinon 8 2 Beauty .. 7 0. Passionate 7 10 Rahepoto \ 7 0 Muscari 7 10 Quinsilia 7 0 Rilris 7 10 Fiery Lad7 0 F.ni.ot-h 7 7 Drolatique 7 0 Seva. 7 7 Gaqui 7 0 Uralla 7 7 Opaloid 7 0 Cherry Ripe 7 5 Otauru 7 0 Explorer 7 3 Narcpsia 7 0 GRAFTON HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, 2 miles. Staiiand 11 3 Mia Bell 9 13 buuiord 11 2 Narrow Neck 9 13 . IbanUago' 1 10 10 King Abbey 9 12 'Maunga 10 10 Cool Stimulants 9 0 Miss Melva '10 • 6 Advent 9 0 Sea De’il 10 2 Guist riforni 9 0 Crown Coin 10 .1 Glenotus 9 0 NURSERY HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. Shirley 8 12 Gold. Autumn 7 8 Romantic * 8 0 Nastori 7 4 Bank Draft 8 0 Le Choucas -7 2 Master Mind 7 9 Cold Acre 7 2 Merry Damon 7 8 Air Queen 7 0 Paddon 7 8 Oreum, 7 0 • Royal Mint7 8 Queen - Arch" 6 11 Star Stranger 7 8 Waning Light 6 11 Gold Alint 7 8 Luxurious 6 11 Uranium geld. 7 8 Lomint Oharis 6 11 villi 13 DMAS HANDICAP, one mile. Surveyor 9 10 Matinee 7 3 ..u... , divorce U lz Lady Ridicule 7 3 Tarlcton 8 8 Gold Jacket 7 3 llllcllio 8 ? Lancis) iuo 7 2 (-•Kick Off 8 7 Gala Day 7 0 Count cavour b 1 .\umnt .uarttt 6 11' Allort 8 1 stalinist 6 11 Loyal Irish 8 0 Tresham 6 10 Quest 7 12 Rouex 6 10 Bright Day 7 8 l'rctty man 0 10 Glei.ress 7 7 Salld.-tur b 10 Footfall 7 3 Dazzling Light tl 9 Kacclul 7 3 Lady new a 6 7 Spoony 7 3 Mala tour 6 7 GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, 6 furlongs. Ba ha m A Ripon Abbey Bank Draft Uunnymede Gold Acre Star Ranger Hyde Park -uiKiec King Lu rung's Speech jviandaue Ureu.n Mimetic Snu.w-y GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, 1A miles. Brushwood Boy Quiescent Cavour* Rouex Fool.as* Siuidstar Gauntlet biiiniiig Armour imeruo •J anadees , Killochra U.v.u Bank. Master Doon i lVnlUUn iwOant- Marta SlUi'lllLSt Aluscan Phoenix Park J ;Killlne THE QUEEN’S PLATE, one mile. Knighthood Piquant Marble Glass brushwood Boy Passionate Gauntlet Pelham i iioanix Park Steel Bar Tactician Quiescent shining Armour Te Monanui Saiosi Transformer Son o’ Mine ■Arch Ann Tanadees t. ureaform lJegage Daddy's Girl Diamond Moon Dorinda Pinon Turn Ring the Bell 30ta ROYAL STAKES, 6 furlongs. Inferno .Mimetic ill ot ley Kipon Abbey Bank Draft iiunnymedc Gold Mint Star Stranger Hyde Park Cgunium gelding King Lu .Mundane King's Speech. Oleum Shirley

NURSERY HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. Plain Sailing 7 10 Permian 7 7 Bult.er Scotch 7 10 Addlepate 7 5 War Raid 7 7 A M A1.A M A TIO N HANDICAP. 11 miles. Bailie Knight 9 A Blissfulness 7 1 Correspondent 8 11 Matareka .6 13 Festivity S 1 Suspicion 6 10 Lady Joyce 7 9 Crown Jet 6 7 Dissertation 7 3 Rebuff 6 7 TATHOA HACK HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. Shnonette8 10 Coot 7 4 Cushat. 8 7 Kihnere 7 Peradeniya ■8 6 Crown Lady 7 0 Awangawanga 8 A Sandy Ton gatot.oa 8 2 MacGregor 7 4 Tutankhamen 8 2 Pele 7 4 Minstrel Boy 7 11 Cherry Pie 7 A Semplice 7 7 P.RAEBURN WELTER HANDICAP, once round. Merry Bells 12 0 Beza u 10 7 flood Mark 12 0 Convention 10 7 Mosthenes 11 8 Rebuff 10 7 Logic 10 9 PORANGAHAU HACK HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. Velvet King 9 0 Bezau 7 8 Road Hog 8 9 Revel 7 7 Mountain Top 8 7 Dean Forest 7 Pale Star 7 12 Rebuff 7 7 Selenite ■ 7 11 FLYING HAND! CAP, 6 furlongs. Alhnariinba 8 7 Simonette 7 9 La d v Jovee 8 2 Stvmie ■ 7 5 ■C rov/n i 7 13 r rown -let 7 0 Dissertation 7 11 Convention 6 2 Potentiality 7 10

LAKE HACK HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. Cushat 8 10 Coot 7 8 Awangawanga 8 8 Crown Lady 7 8 Tongatotoa 8 7 Moepai 7 8 Copper Nob 8 2 Mountain Lass 7 8 Se mpl ice 7 11 MAIDEN RACE, 6 furlongs. Crown Seal 9 1 Serenade 8 4 •Selenik 9 1 Pol vast ra 8 4 Sunny Valley 8 10 Sandy Mountain Lass 8 10 MacGregor 8 4 Pele 8 9 The Strand 8 4 Moepai 8 4 Cherry Pie 7 13 Revel 8 4 Crown Reel 7 13