SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 6 November 1925, Page 3

SPORTING.

FIXTURES. Nov. 7-9—Auckland R.C. Nov. 7-9-11-14—Canterbury J.C. Nov. 14-16 —Hamilton R.C. Nov. 18 —Ashurst-Pohangina R.C. Nov. 18-19 —Win-ton- J.G. Nov. 22—Levin It.C. Nov. 26-28 —South Canterbury J.G. Nov. 28-30 —Takapua J.C. Nov. 28-30 —Feilding J.C. Dec. s—Methven R.C. Dec. s—Taumarunui5 —Taumarunui R.C. Dec. 9-10—Woodvilk District J.C. Dec. 12- —Waipa R.C. Dec. 17-19 —Dargaviile R.C. Dec. 19 —Banks Peninsula R.C. Dee. 26—Waipukurau J.C. Dec. 26-28 —Taranaki J.C. Dec. 26-28—Dunedin J.C. Dec. 26-28-29- Manawatu R.C. Dec. 26-29; Jan. 1-2—Auckland R.C Dec. 31. JKn. 1-4 —Gireymouth J.C.

GOOD DAY AT FLiEMINGTON

>1 od.ii.i- -ilSouUii ilOiV —iiiGiiT MEIiBO-UKNE; jSov. 5. Tlie weather tor the Flemington races was tine and- bright to-day. 't here was a large attendance, great interest centring in the Linlithgow Stakes. Riaee records were established in the first three events. In the Mur dies Investigate was prominent throughout and won easily. Investigate was ridden by Xultson, who won the Cup Steeples on Agricola. Cyden, on the outside'i ail, was always at the front in the Mimosa Stakes, and won easily, giving its trainer, Scobie, his fifth win of the races. *

The Night Patrol led over the last seven furlongs in the Linlithgow Stakes, which was a good race. The Hawk was never dangerous and finished fifth. The Night Patrol also won this race last year. ?* There was an exciting finish in the Carnival Handicap, the imported Preston Grange winning in the last stride. Preston Grange was trained by an exNfew Zealander, Lon Robertson. There \Vas a good race for the Oaks, the favourite, Ethelton, being narrowly beaten by Redshank, which is owned by E. M.‘ Pearce, who was formerly racing under the assumed name of Melrose .

The detailed results are: November Hurdle Race, two miles and' a half. —Investigate '|9.Sj 1, Haquart (9.3) 2, Grey Knight (9.1.0) 3. Seven started. Won by five lengths, half a head between second and third. Time, 5.39- Btendoc pulled up. Mimosa Stakes, six furlongs.— Cyden (8.5) 1, Kangoka (9.1) 2, Epilogue (8.3) 3. Seven, starters. Won by three lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 1.135. Linlithgow Stakes, one mile. ihe Night Patrol (9.2) 1. Whittier (9.2) 2, Heroic (9.0) 3. Six started. Won by half a length, a length between second ancl third. Prospective was fourth.

Time. 2.65. Fractional times were: First two furlongs 26-J, next four 50$, last four 49V. Oaks Stakes, one mile and a halt. — Redshank (8.10) 1, Ethel to n (8.10) 2, Bonne Heine (8.10) 3. Also started: Kylex, Tressadell. Ethelton took charge at the- mile and was first into the straight from Redshank. After art interesting race Bed shank won by a neck from Ethelton, with. Bonne Reine two lengths away. Tressadell was fourth. Time, 2.385... , Veteran Stakes, one mile ana a hair. —Solidify (7.10) 1, The Tyrant (7.61 2, Valwyne (8.0) 3. Bight started. Won by half a neck, a length between second and third. Time. 2.331. Solidify which was fifth in the early stages, finished best and won narrowly. Solidify i« trained by an ex-New Zealander, T). Lewis. MELBOURNE, Nov. 5.

J Cameron stated to-night that- he is returning to New Zealand with The Hawk by the first available boat.

WEIGHTS FOR LEVIN

(BY TELEGRAPH KRESS ASSOCIATION.? WELLINGTON. Nov. 5. Weights for the 1/evin Racing Club s meeting on November 21 are as follow: — N Manakau Hack Hurdles, 1J miles. Lady Gay 10.13. Strategy 10.11, Waimat'oa 10.8. Peter Rosa 10.3, Rouec-to 10 0, Comedy Prince 9.11, Lucrative, Slump 9.5, Merry Queen 9,5, Bestir, ttan<n Sarto 9.3, Moon Moth, Hot Eire Lady Dohvill. Matu, Novar. King of Hearts, Axle, Daphne Bruce, Yan Yean, Ohorere. Pilot 9.0. Welter Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Fillette 9.0, Diogenes 8.13, Glaive 8.12, Our Jack, Tongatotoa 8.10, Miss Odille, Sole Mio 8.9. Ardfinnan 8.7, Lin Arlington, Ben Nevis, Temaire, Jdailoe 8.5, Debate 8.3. Charleston 8.2, Fuawhato. Pleasure Boy. Desert Knight, Gold Girl, Demure 8.0. Mako Mako Hack Handicap.—Bevis 9.0, First Acre, StarsheU 8.8, Salamis 8.1, Our Jack, Gold Clip 7.12, Sole Mio 7.11, Moutoa Lady 7.10, Argue 7.9, Girribillie 7.7, Beni Nevi s 7.5, Charleston, Twink, Asleep 7.2, Tekaivana. So 1 - j-ino, Sleet, Swift 7.0. Levin Cup, 1$ miles.—lmperial Spark 9 ! .0 V Lucius 8.9, Waetea 8.2, Euphonium 7.13, Askari 7.7, Lady Joyce 7.5, Beaumoiit, Printemps 7.4, Euchre 7.2, Stream, Modern, Treadwell 7:0.

Lake Hack Handicap, one mile and a distance.—Sottano 9.0. Cat Cal l 8.8. Modern 8.6. Fillette 8.2. Glaive 8.1. Ardfinnan 7.10. Revel 7.8, Chris Sarto. P'uawhato. Rangi Sarto 7.5. Purple Lilac:, Demure, Ladv Dolwi'l, Pleasure. Bonuv Louisa, Solrino 7.3.

McDonald Memorial Welter Handicap, sevcii furlongs.— Lucius 10.3, Quest 9.13, lapsol 9.11. Strategy 9.2. Patuki 9.0. Birthmark 8.13. MartuUa 8.10, Sir Pam. BesTumont 8.9. Printemus 8.5, Miss Hupana, Papaponga 8.3, Manv Colours. Benmure. Sottano 8 2. Peter Rosa, First Acre; Misgovern, Alabama. Debate, La Reve, Loyal Maid, Stream, Captain Wai. Treadwell 8.0. Hokio Hack Handicap, five furlongs. Pevir. 9.2. StarsheU 8.11. Mega'o 8.5, Salamis 8.3. Our Jack, Gold Clip. Matin P'e’T 8 0. Rangimoana. Argue 7.11, Lin Arlington. Luarne 7.9. The Bo'ter 7.5. Polriim. Jov Bird 7.2. Kyi a. Tekawana. °oval Lard. Glencoe Lass. Lad” Waterlow. Arrowhay, Sleet Imperial Purse, Desert Knight. Them on d, For' of Ashlea 7.0. NOTES AND COMMENTS. (By Maecenas.) The chief spring fixtures of the racing world in the Canterbury and Auckland meetings open to-morrow (Saturday)/ Although very big pri7.o money is offering by the Auckland Racing Club, the gathering has drawn very few outside competitors. The spring meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club continues to hold its position as the premier one of the Dominion. Owners show a lot of sentiment in going to Riccnrton in lieu of Ellerslie.

In writing of Whittier and Manfred last, week, 1 made it appear that the last named was sired by the Australian bred YVoorak. As is well known, Manfred claims the imported Valais as ln.s sire, Woorak being.tlie sire of Whittier. Joy King ran badly in his Wellington engagement, but lie may be equal to making a good contest of the Welcome Stakes with Commendation. Form points to the last named as being extra good. Indian Sage is a useful sort and is nicely handicapped in the Apprentices’ Handicap at Riccarton to-morrow. So with R. Reed in the saddle he should run well.

For a three-year-old Runnymede (9.1) lias a good load in the Riccarton Welter to-morrow, but he is such an improved gelding that he can be depended on to do well.

‘ Star Stranger may not be a first-class three-year-old, but at least he is useful, and under 7.7 should put up a good race in the Spring Plate at the Canterburymeeting to-morrow.

Recent payments,, lack of form and breakdowns has reduced the strength and size of this year’s New Zealand Cup field, and as it appears.to-day the field is certainly not as strong as in many former years. lii years gone by owners were inclined to “set” the Stewards’ Handicap if their horse was above the average as a “sprinter,-” but in these days there are too many good prizes offering to worry about any particular race, hence the class in the Stewards ’ Handicap to be decided to-morrow is only moderately good. Considering it was his second race in public, Cocoanut registered a good performance at- the recent Wellington meeting, and the Australian-bred gelding is certain to carry a lot of money in the Gordon Handicap at Ellerslie tomorrow. Sulla and Royal Mint may be his most dangerous opponents. _ An even lot is engaged in the Great Northern Guineas to-morrow, and several of the runners will be well supported. Despite his recent failures, Ripon Abbey can be looked to as one having an excellent chance. Lomint, is another that may run well. King Maro is sprinting brilliantly just now, and his connections expect the gelding to put up a big fight for the Shorts Handicap at the Auckland meeting to-morrow. Oration, if started in this event, iff ay cause his opponents trouble.

A number of useful. youngsters will contest the Ellerslie Stakes at Ellerslie to-morrow. Of them 'Pliao'a and Helen have each performed creditably. Pliaol.a i s a' particularly nice filly, but Helen may be her superior if she is ridden by an experienced jockey, a very necessary item in races confined to two-year-olds.

In giving a brilliant three-year-old (as Manfred has proved to be) 221bs and a beating over two miles, as Windbag did when he defeated Manfred in the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday last, Windhag lias established a right to be classed as possibly, the best four-year-old ever raced in Australia. As Manfred had a good run, a remark that also applies to Pilliewinkie in the same race, there was nothing in the way of luck attaching in Windbag’s great performance. When Carbine won he established a two-mile re cord of 3.241. while Windbug registered 3.225, which is equal to TOO yards better than Carbine.

Few horses have shown the improvement that Te Mon ami i has. He ran splendid races against, the best of company at Avondale, and at the recent Wellington meeting lie repeated the exhibition, but in each instance Te Monanui missed tlie bulk of prize money, but his turn may come to--morrow, when he contests the rich Mitchelson Cup. Of his opponents Musketoon is assured of a big following, as he is well and is a first-class performer. Another in Town Bank may show improved form. Of late years three-year-olds have not stood out prominently in contests for the Stewards' Handicap, indeed, it was very noticable that very few horses of that age competed in the big southern “sprint,” but in to-morrow’s contest quite the opposite is the case. Three-year-olds appear to hold the key to the position, and it will be surprising /should one of that age not prove the hardest to beat-. Three-year-olds' engaged to-morrow are Money Order, Lady Cavendish, Nincompoop, Mimatio, Lieinius, Father O’Flynn, Victory Bond, Circulation and Overdrawn. Several of those named have shown splendid form this season and it certainly points to Mimatic. and Money Order proving very troublesome to the older divisions in the race for the Stewards’ Handicap to be run to-mor-row.

Without Te Kara the New Zealand Gup field would look weak for .suc-h an important handicap, but the top weight has certainly added “tone” to the acceptance list, and, although burdened with 9.2, this Waikato owned gelding looks certain to play a very prominent, part in the decision of the big southern handicap. A more experienced rider than the one engaged would have improved Te Kara’s chance. Sunart won last year, but of late has done nothing to warrant one favouring his chance. On last season’s form Count Cavour must be given a chance in such a moderate field, although up to a few days ago his form was most disappointing. Tanadees is' ai good winded gelding, with recent winning form as. a recommendation and ‘may show up well. After winning at Wanganui in September The Banker gave promise of being at his very best by New Zealand Oil]) time, hut the developing of an abscess lost him a lot of work and condition, Ir»t the gelding is rapidly regaining his best form. Merry Day won easily from a. good field at Trentlmin, but the distance may not favour her chance. Deucalion is a gelding that will .strip very fit, but T fancy a shorter course would suit him better.

Tresham is well, and will have the valuable services of R. Reed, hut on past contests Count Cavour, for one, shoo'd hold the Australian-bred one safe. Kilfare is well seasoned, but does not impress one. Phoenix Park, up till In's win on the second day of the recent Wellington meeting, had little to recommend him for such a contest, but his last performance was a good one. Ravenna is very well iust now, as shown by recent successes, but the long journey*may find her out.- Shining Armour ran an excellent second to Merry Dav at Wellington last month, and is trained by F. Ti'ley. who has done well in past contests for the New Zealand Cup. Of the lighter weights Waeton appears to have the best prospect's After ocing into the “pros” and “cons” it no hits to Te Kara. Count Cavour, and The Banker running wel] to-mor-row .