SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16646, 3 September 1914, Page 11

SPORTING.

NEWS AND NOTES

Acceptances for tho first day's handicaps at tho Ashburton County Racing Club's spring meeting, and entries for the Trial Plate and Maiden Hack Scurry

will close to-morrow night, nt uino o'clock.

At the close of last season tho Highdon colt Pariform, by Boniform—Parent, was generally classed with the best of his "ago. He was always running on well at tho end of his races, and hopes were entertained that ho would develop into a good performer over a distance. During tho winter, however, he did not improve as well as could have been wished, nud he may not quite fulfil expectations. At Marton yesterday ho was ono of tho field which took part in the Railway Handicap, but ho failed to run prominently. The raco may sharpen him up, howover, and a better idea concerning him will be possible after the Wanganui Guineas, in which he is pretty certain to be a competitor. The three-year-old gelding • Hyettus registered a useful performance yesterday, when ho finished second in the Marton Handicap. Last season Hyettus ran well en several occasion;:, winning the Invell Handicap at Riccarton, when conceding 101 b to Balboa, and the Royal Stakes at Ellcrslie, besides being placed four times. He is engaged in tho New Zealand Cup with 7st 3lb, being assessed as the best, three-year-old in that event. By defeating so many useful handicap horses over a milo and a quarter, thus early in the season, ho has shown that he is likely to develop into a stayer, and ho will be in some favour now for important events later in tho year. Lady Louisa, winner of the Railway Handicap at Marton yesterday, did a lot of racing last season. She started twenty-seven times, and won three races, besides being placed in eleven others. Most of her racing was conlined to sprint events, but in June she finished second to Imarose in the Raukawa Cnp. one mile and a quarter, at Otaki. Ladv Louisa is a six-year-old

by Carhpfire, an English-bred son of Carbine, her dam, Countess Cole, being by King Cole —Contessa, by Puriri.

Kanimohe, who won tho Maiden Plato at Marton yesterday, is a three-year-old gelding by Hymettus—Dryad, by St Legor—Wood Nymph, a sister to Martini Henry and Engagement,, by Musket—Sylvia. He started three times last season, but failed to run into a place in any of his engagements. Columbus, who finished second to Kanimohe in tho Maiden Plato at Marton yesterday, is a three-year-old colt by Vasco—Rosalia, by Stepniak—Rosella. Ho figures in the New Zealand Cup with Gst 71b. By his success in the Marton Handicap yesterday, Maniaroa has incurred a olb penalty for the New Zealand Cnpj bringing his weight up to Gst 12lb. He is a five-year-old gelding by the Soult horse Maniapoto from Grassmere, by the Australian-bred Hner.e (son of Malua) from Barbarina, by Barbarian. Last season Mania roa won two hack races, and at Wanganui in May ho finished closo up to Bed Book and Lconta in |tho Connolly Handicap.

The two-year-old filly by Birkenhead Guitar, in A. M'Aulay's stable, has recently developed a pronounced lameness jn tho near foreleg, and she has been eased in her work. It is thought sho must' havo ricked herself in somo way. As the filly has shown great promise, it is hoped tho injury will prove to be only of a temporary character.

The three-year-old filly Signorile, by Signor—Oriana, has proved a.great disappointment to her connections. It is understood that sho will not bo further persevered with, Mr A. W. Rutherford, jun., having decided to have her sent homo to his station in North Canterbury.

Kilmeny, who has been enjoying a respite in the paddock since the Grand National meeting, has rejoined F. Christmas's active brigade, and I has been given some steady pacing. When Autumnus pulled up lame after working ono morning last week, it was feared that he was seriously amiss. He soou became sound again, however, and he has been on the track during tho last few days, so that thero may still bo a chance of getting him ready for a race.

Sunbeam'and Daylight Bill, who have been having a rest since the Grand National meeting, have again joined F. T. Smith's active division. It seems very doubtful if Flora Macdonald will survive the preparation necessary to fit her for the New Zealand Cup contest. She has been showing evidenco of soreness, and her chance of remaining sound when the tracks become harder does not look bright. Chrysotis is being freely talked about in connection with the Ashburton County Handicap, in which it is understood sho will be piloted by the Highden light-weight, W. Bell. She is in fine condition at present, and though sho is a slow beginner, the conditions of the race should suit her, as the start is almost sure to be from a walk up. This will enable her to get well on her feet and her racing efforts hav© shown that when fairly under way sho is a very resolute galloper.

Thrax is not hitting out as well as was the case prior to the Grand National meeting, and he appears to have trained off slightly. There is a feeling that ho may not be quite at his best for tho Ashburton meeting next week, but he should soon freshen up and • before long he may credit his owner with a good stake. A special meeting of members of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club will be held on Monday, September 14, to discuss the action of the committee in declining to go on with the erection of the new stewards' and membors' stand at Addington. That fast but unlucky pacing miler. Mountain Rose, is now being trained by the owner of Barmaguie. ~ R. Allan has just taken iu hand a fhree-year-old pacer by Driftwood from the dam of that good pacer, Little Tib. The youngster is owned by Mr D. Spencc.

It is reported from Australia that Mr Ray Geddes and his trainer, M. Edwards, have entered into a partnership for the racing of Denver Huou, Dillon Bell and Wallace Wood. This is of some importance in view of tho fact that Denver Huou and Dillon Bell aro both engaged in the New Zealand Trotting Cup, as the Rules of Trotting prevent a trainer who has a of his own in a race driving any other competitor.

The Auckland trainer, J. Williamson, has shipped tho stallion Battle Abbey, by Field Battery—Our Lady, and tho six-year-old mare Almeida, by Field Battery—Albuera, to Sydney for sale. If Almeida is. not disposed of sho will bo mated with an Australian sire and will join Mr G. M. dime's stud. Battle Abbey, who is a brother to Bronze, is a handsome horse, who might have done well on the racecourse but for leg troubles.

Following a number of failures on various Melbourne courses, tho New Zcahnd horse Di Gania, by Vasco—Teacup, registered a smart performance at Moonoe Valley last week, when' he won the Warlaby Handicap, one mile and a quarter, in 2min 6|seo, a record for the course. C. Emerson arrived back from Sydney this week, and he was riding at Marton yesterday.

The Caulfiold Cup winner, Lady Medallist, who did her early racing in Now Zealand, has foaled a colt to St Savin. There will he plenty of St Simon blood in the youngster's pedigree, as St Savin is by St Simon, while Lady Medallist is by,St Alwyne, a son of St Simon.

Latest reports from Sydney state that Valhalla had been giving It. J. Mason some trouble with his knees, but the rest of his horses were doing well.

A peculiar mistake appeared in the race card for the Pakuranga Hunt Club's meeting, held at Ellerslie last Saturday, one horse appearing tindor two separate names in the Hunters' Steeplechase;—Billet Dotix and iEgis. The peculiar point is that there was a difference in the poundage allotted in each instance, but only of lib, so that it should not have made any material difference whether the candidate raced as Billet Dous or JEgh. The mistake is said to have happened owing to both the trainer and owner nominating the hunter, and the trainer not knowing tho horse's name. Trafalgar, who was put into training again at Flemington some time ago, after a long absence, during which he did a season _at the stud, progressed nil right in his work until last month, when an old leg trouble reasserted itself. His trainer, W. S. Hicltenbothara, decided that it would bo inadvisable to persevere any further and his permanent withdrawal from the racecourse is now; announced. Carbine is tho only horse that raced in. Australia with a bigger total in stakes than Trafalgar.

MARTON JOCKEY CLUB. [Per Phkss Association".] MARTON, September 2. There was glorious weather and a large attendance. Tho totalisator investments amounted to £13,405, against £16,167 last vear. The following are results- " HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; one inilc'and a. half—Glen Nevis. 9st •lib, 1; Harbour Light, Ost, 2; Queen's Post, ilfit, 3. Parawanui lOst slb, Mauitau lOst lib. Kew flat 13ib, Rosebush 9»l 4h\ Oerboia Ost 21b, Kakawai Ost, Sir Mauser Set, Papador OBt and Ibhar Ost also started. Tims—2min MAIDEN PLATE, of 120 sevs; seven furlongs—Kaminot©, 7st 31b, 1; Columbus, 7ft 12ib, 2: Hush-a-Bye, 7»t 71b, 3. Tsanni Ost. 31b, Maisonette Ost, Flagfttll 9st, Swcot Tan Bst 121 b, Rosalys Bst 121 b, Te Opni Bst lllh, Sir lan Bst lllb. Klyshma, Bst lllb, Contra. Bst 9lb, Rerchau Bst 91b, Elevate 7st 121 V, Maiaera 7st 71b and Signoretta 7st 7lb also started. Time l.min 33sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; six furlongs—Lady Louisa,, 7st 121 b, 1; Wild Lupin, 7st 13lb, 2; Mount Victoria, Bat, 3. Paiiform Bst "lib, Lady Tolna 7st lllb. Day Fly Tst lllb, Merrv Frank 7st lllb, Guiding Way 7st 9!b, Smilax 7st 7lb, Eoworth 7st 31b, Glenfern 6st ]2lb, Lord Possible Gat lllb and Sunbird 6st 101 b also started. Won by a length. Time—lmin ISsce.

HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE, of 73 sovs; three miles—Bonnv, 12st 61b, 1; Royal Medal, list 12lb. 2: Consul, list lOib, 3. Riro Aiu 12st 31b. Fivint: Cloud list 121 b, Emblem list 9'b, Black Bsy list 31b, Reckless list slb, Hiamoe list 41b. Master Malac'ni list 3lb, Korirangi list 21b, Pylos list 2lb. Himitangi list, Soothsaver list, Plumcr list and Pakiti list also started. Won by five loncrths. Time—7min. < MARTON HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; ono mile and a quarter—Maniaroa, fist 121 b, 1; Hyettus. 7st 10lb 2; Passadona. Bst 51b, 3. Undecided Oat. Sir Knox Bs'- IKb, Pcroinsal SitGlb, Portraiture Sst Sib. Commoiieii 7stßlb, Summit 7st 7lb, Master Lupin 7st Clb, Aruako 7st 51b and Waipaku 7st 51b also started. Won by a neck. Time— 2min 16sec ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 123 sovs; six furlongs—King Chiara, Sst 9lb, 1; Lady Daylesford, 7»t 51b, 2; New York, 7st lOst, 8. Tyson 9st Sib. Alecto S?t 01b, Ngariuv Bst 81b, La Favorita 7st 121 b Want 7st 10lb, Garance 7st 91b, His Eminence 7st 51b," Cclumbus 7st 51b. General Madero 7st slb. Vladineau 7st 41b, Miss Helton 7st lib, Cyr;i 7?.t, Ararat 7st, Kahuroinga 7st and Krisbna7st also started. Won'liv a length. Time—lmin 19scc. ■ -''.•.?..-'' ■'>'.,'

HACK STEEPLECHASE-, .of 140. sovs; two miles pr.d'a half—Makiri, Ost 13lb„ r l; Lady Bibbcro, lOst 12ib, 2; Darby Paul, lOst 9b, 3. Silver Monarch list 9lb. To Whetu list- 21b, Waterworks lOst 101 b, Tyrannic lOst 51b, Psjsive lOst, Kelp Dsfc 8!b, Grey 'Renown Ost 7lb, Loopli-.io Ost 71b,- Black Queen '9st Till and Coronation 9st 7lb also started. Coronation broke hia neck. Won by a- length." TUTAENUI nACK WELTER HANDTCAP, of 130 sovs; eight furlongs Mid a half —Master Strowan, 83t 3'b, 1; Sir Donald,. Sst 71b, 2; Kurnalpi, Sit 91b. 3. Awahou lOst 31b, Fashion Plate Sst 12lb, Montano 9si 41b, Lady 1 Nolan Bft 81b, Kcvncte Sst 7lb, Rruidtano Sst 2lb, Mary Kilchcran Sst and Waiwetu Sst also started. Awahoit finished first, but was disqualified, not being: olicrible aa a hack, having won orer £4OO in stakes. Time—lmin 56sec.

JOCKEY CLUB. • The monthly meeting of' the committee- jof the Canterbury Jockey' Club was held on Tuesday. The following licenses were granted:— -,•-,-. Trainers—R. Ellis, R. Keeper and'P. Rcardon. Jockoys—TV. H. Bush, F. Lanp/stone, C. Wasley and W. M. Shaw. L. G. King's licenso was cancelled, on the report of the stipendiary steward at Amberley. I Apprentice Jockeys—D. E. Anderson, W. Christonson. F. Clausen. F. R. Hogg, R. Lodge, R. M'Grcgorand G. Williams. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION, 1 . v . '■■;>■:, MEETING OF NEW BOARD. The first meeting of IbG newly-elected Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held yesterday afternoon; present— Messrs P. Selig, H. W. Kitchingham, H. F. Nicoll, W. E. Simes, W. G. Garrard, X. T. Ritchie and J. M. Barron. An apology for absence was received from Mr C. F. Mark. Mr Selig welcomed the new members si" the board and expressed the hope that the result of their labours would be of benefit lo the sport. On the motion of Mr Nicoll, seconded by Mr Ritchie, Mr P. Selig wad re-elected president. Mr Selig returned' thanks to the members for their renewed confidence, which ho felt as a speoial compliment this year, when there were so many new members. He expressed the hone that the work of tho Board would go smoothly during the year Other onice-boarers were elected as fol-lows:—Vice-president, Mr H. F. Nicoll; treasurer, Mr W. E. Simes; .licensing committee, Messrs W. G. Garrard and W. E. Simes; colours committee, Messrs H. W. Kifcching-. hairi and J. M. Barron; appeal committee, Messrs P. Selig' and H. W. Kitchingham;. foreign horse committee, Messrs T. T. Kit-; chie and W. G. Garrard; exauiiner-in-chiof of foroip-n horses, Mr W, G. Garrard; audi-; tor, Mr C. J. Marshall. A letter was received from the Oamaru Trotting Club asking the Association to appoint au advisory steward for its meeting in October. It was decided to appoint Mr W. G. Garrard. " The president gave particulars of a mars named Loraaz, who was bred by Mr E. Bowes. She was sold by h»r bresder and afterwards changed hands again twice, No notice of any of the sales was given to the Association, and the last ovrnor, not knowing the mare was registered,, had,her registeredas Fransaine, in which name she raced twice this year in the Auckland district. Becontly Mr Bowes, becoming acquainted with the position, informed the Association of the whole of tho facts. It was decided to fine Mr Bowes £1 fcr failing to inform the Association of the first sale, and to cancol the original registration as Loranz. A letter was received from W. Orange, thanking the Association for the assistance granted him on account of the loss which he had sustained by fire. : Programmes were approved fcr the meetings of tho Gore Racin? Club, Inanorahua Trotting Club, W»iau Hack Raoing Club, Westport Trottinir Club, Cheviot Racing" Club and Vincent Jockey Club. The Now Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club gave notice that the conditions of tho Dominion Trotting Cup had been altered from 4min 16sec to tain 48sec. The club also wished to add a special condition, empowering the committee to withdraw the programme, if it was found necessary, on account of the war.

The alterations were approved. The Licensing Committee recommended that a number of licenses should be granted, and that A. C. Hall should be recommended to a.pply again when he reached tho age ol eighteen years. The committee recommended that » sum of £& should be voted out of tho Provident Fund to J. F. Milne and a similar amount to E. M'Cann, in respeot of recent accidents.

The report was adopted. A deputation from the Canterbury Owners', and Breeders' Association, consisting of Messrs J. C. Whitoman, A. Fleming and C: W. Hervey waited on ths board'to bring under its notice the weaknesses of the present handicapping system. » : Mr Whiteman said that during the last two years there had been a lot, cf dissatisfaction, among the leading owners Y.nd trainers, regarding the present system cf handicapping. Their grievance was not .against the handicappers, who were capable men, above reproach, but against the motiod, Clubs had not kid down, any system. There

was no inducement to an owner to buy a good horse, as under the present arrangement it was unduly handicapped. It was much better to buy a medium animal, win ft fewraces and then sell it. Under the system sugeested by the deputation owners could classify their, horses. It' was thought that horses should ,bo handicapped on this actual time they had done. _ Horses wore now . entered for races in the hope that they would be let up, which owners considered a very unfair method. In conclusion, Mr Whiteman handed in ft petition, signed by over fifty leading owners end trainers who were in favour of the. proposed system. , ■ '' , Mr A. Fleminsr said % system was brought forward about three years Ago-.- but it was thrown out as being too methodical. He could not follow that, as he thought method was at the bottom of success in any business. Wben the system was first introduced to the notice of the clubs, the feeling between the-two bodies was'-not good, but ho thought the feeling had improved since then, and it might now have ft better reception. All the deputation asked was that every horse should bo ! treated in the earn© way. At one meeting they would find a horse put back two seconds and another with similar lime, registered the same day, not penalised. If there were a rulo that all winners were to bo put back, owners would know what to expect,, The deputation did not think any horses should bo put back. With so.many hteh-cUms horses in training now there was no" need for such a practice. Tho position was that tho better tt horse's breeding and the more money paid for him Tho mora ho was penalised. Tho speaker wont on to give details of tho system of handicapping which was proposed by the Owners' and Breeders' Association. i Members of tho deputation answered questions on different points connected with tho scheme, and then withdrew. After somo discussion considera-tion of the subject was deferred till next meeting. _ Tho board went into cormnitteo to consider tho Alexandra Park case. After some discussion, tho caso was further adjourned until next meeting.