SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVI, Issue 16793, 22 February 1915, Page 11

SPORTING.

NEWS AND NOTES. The health of the Eiccarton trainer, I", Cutts, showed no signs of improvement yesterday, his condition being critical. G. Murray Aynsley. brought "Warstep and Snub back from Wingatui on Friday, the Yaldhnrst pair, Dinner Gong and Recorder, returning by the same train. The remainder of the Iticcarton horses which were racing at the Dunedin Jockey Club's autumn meeting were brought home by the special train, arriving yesterday morning.

Night-watch and Autumnus were associated in a useful working gallop over a mile at Riccarton on Saturday. Nightwatch has given his trainer a lot of trouble ever since he was a two-year-old, and has gone amiss more than once when his prospects looked bright. At present, however, he is moving along in good style and there seems a reasonable possibility that lie will be got through a preparation for *- raco at one or the autumn meetings.

It is understood that Warstep will make her next public appearance in the Trentham Gold Cup, the two-mile weight-for-age race at the autumn meeting of the Wellington Racing Club. She mav then go on to Awapuni, for the Manawntu Racing Club's meeting, where the programme this year will probably include a mile and a quarter weight-for-agc event. P. E. Hazelman has been appointed tn the position of trainer to Mr W E Eidwill for the present. R. D. O'Donnell left for the north on Saturday, in charge of Sauci and Dinner (>ong, who will represent Mr G. L. Stead at the autumn meeting of the Wanganui Jockey Club. Pavlova, has been scratched for the Wanganui Cup. Interest in the race will be somewhat spoilt by her withdrawal, as, with all her weight, she was expected to play a prominent part in the contest. Tier trainer, however, considered her harshly handicapped. Cold Soult and Jem. two other members of Prosser's team, have been scratched for all their Wanganui engagements for the same reason. Some exceptionally good racing was witnessed at Wingatui on Saturday, the day's sport being the best ever seen on the course, while it would have been hard to improve on it anywhereCharmilla, who won the Wingatui Handicap, the concluding event at the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting on Saturday, ran a good race on the opening day in the Publicans' Handicap, in which she finished second to Sartorze. She has always had the reputation of being a speedy filly and last autumn, as a two-year-old, she won a six-fur-long race at Riccarton in lmin 11 4-osec. In the early part of the present season she raced rather disappointingly and her latest effort, of running out a strong mile, would come as a surprise to those who looked on her as no more than a sprinter. She is by Charlemagne 11., who has had an exceptionally good season, her dam. Armilla, being by Castor—Necklace, by Musket—Locket. Armilta is also the dam of Armigera (dam of Ingoda) «nd the speedy Armlet.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. [Per Press Association.]

DUNEDIN, February 20. The Dunedin Jockey Club's autumn meeting was concluded to-day in splendid weather, and there was a largo attendance. Swne excellent racing was witnessed, most of the finishes being very close. The totalizator figures for the day were £2G,SO9 10s, making £67,335 for the meeting, as against 4137,102 last year. The following are the details of the racing: OWHEKO HURDLE HANDICAP, of 130 govs. One mile and a half.

i— Mr D. Rutherford's br g Andrea, by 9arto—Briaa, syra, list 111 b (W. Scobio) 1 J—Mr A. P. G»wne'« Commotion, lOst 111 b (B. M'Seveney) 2 4—Mr W. H. L. Christio'a Kim, 3s t 9lb (W. Fielding) 3 1 Xgatiruanui 12st 13lb, 6 Stone Ginger list Bib, 8 Sala-Jiicl lOst 21b, 5 Caetiron lOst, 9 Optician 9st 131 b, and 2 Feerleas Ost 71b, also started. Agatiruanui was absolutely left, through swinging round when the be'rrior rose. Kim, Salathicl and Stone Ginger showed the way over tho first hurdle, Peerless bringing up the rear, while Agatiruanui was giving away half a furlong. Kim and Stone Ginger were in charge at the mile post, closely attended by Andrea, and Commotion, while Salathied nearly fell. Going to the second last hurdle Andrea dropped back a little. Kim then came away from Stone Ginger and Commotion, but in a fine race to the post Andrea beat Commotion by a head, Kim being a, similar distance away third. Time—2mui 51 sec.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 aovs. Six furlongs. /—Messrs Kcid and Studholme's ch g Keval, by Finland—Lady Symona, 4yrs, Bst l.'ilb (J. Beale; 1 6—Mr 0. E. Wise's Charlotte, 7st (R. Buddicombe) 2 k B—Mr J. R. Hart's Chudic, Bst Tllb (R. Berry) 3 0 Pcfcrosus Bst 10lb, 4 Meltchikoff Bst 21b, 7 Moonglow, Bst, 9 Formnal 6st 111 b, 5 Christmas Lily 6st lllb, and 8 Marsa 6st 71 b, also started. A good deal of 'trouble took place at the start, Reval being the chief offender. He ' filially got away witlh an advantage, and at onco shot to the front, followed by Chudic mid Charlotte, while Marsa got badly away. Petrosus soon joined the leaders, who at the far turn wcro four lengths in front of Meltchikoff. Charlotte showed out going up the, rise, where Chudic dropped back, but he was still going well. The leaders were lour lengths clear of Meltchikoff when they reached the straight, and then came Christmas Lily. Charlotte was first into tho straight,"with Chudic. and Rcval in close attendance. In a. good finish Rcval won by a length, with Chudic a neck away third. (Time —lmin 16sec. WARRINGTON HANDICAP, of HO sovs. Seven furlongs.

4-Mr J. Brett's ch g Volspiel, by Sir Tristram —La Vulotta, 4yrs, BBt 101 b (R. Berry) 1 K—Mr P. Toomcv's Floriline, Bst 21b (A. H. Wilson) 2 E—Mr P. Flaneur's Micky Free, Bst (A. Rcrd) 3 3 M»rrelite 9st 51b, 1 All Ready Sst lllb. 6 Trireme Bst 101 b. 7 Varanian Bat 3lb, 8 iDorothy Perkins 7st lllb (car. 8s- 3!b), 10 Trilby Bst, and 9 Princess Flo fist, also started. . Volspicl was first to break the line, but at once gavo way to Marvclite. who led past the six-furlong post from Princess Flo, All Ready and Micky Free, with Varanian bringing up the rear. Princess Flo was in front at the far turn, two lengths char of Martelite. All Ready, Volspiol and Micky tree. Tolspiol ran into second place before reaching the straight and at the turn was in fcharge. In a good race to the post }oIM.iel kept clear and won by a length, jijeky Free being-a length away third. Time—lmin 30 4-ssec. JOCKEY CLCB HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter.

I—Mt J. CN. Grigg's b m First Olauce. by Kosmos Bey—Ophelia 11.. syrs, 9sl 3Jb (A. Wormald) 1 T—Mr J. Westermnn's Ladrone, 7st (A. Reid) 2 £-Mr J H. Prosser's Specialform. Bst 10lb (R- Berry) 3 8 Ogier Bst 81b, 4 United Service 7st 12lb, 6 Fender 7st 7lb. 6 Snapdragon 7st 7!b. 8 Scotch Melody 7st 7lb and » Directoire 6st 71b also started. Ogier got an advantage at the start unci led to the mile post from Liidronc and First Glance, while Fender, who had hung when the tapes ,jere. released, was bringing up the reur with Snapdragon, liacui; past the mile post, Oder was leading Ladrone by a length, with Specialform and United Service next. First Glance and Snapdragon bringing up tho rear. Specialform was improving her position as they into tho back stretch, where Ladrone joined the leader, the pair Vising two lengths clear of First Glance. First Glance was in front when four furlongs from home, in company with Ladrone. the pair being a bare lensrtli in front of Directoirc, while Ogier had dropped back. J.edrone and First Glance landed in the straight together, and in a good race First Glance won by a head. Specialform hemsr Jour V

HOPEFUL HANDICAP, of 150 govs. Vox two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 3-Mr J. H. Prosser's blk f Boiisipn, by Boniform—Signal, Bst 3lb (R Berrv) I—Mr R. C C.ilTies's br g Bcllslure, tot (J Campbell) J 5-ilr A. Mentell's br e Thuckbus. 6st 71 b (It. Bnddicombe) s 2 Gowanbrae Sst and 1 Ardonvhor 7sl 1-lb also started. . j Bonsign took charge at the start, and Gowanbrae draped back. At the far turn Bollshire shot out from Thi.dde.is arid Bonsign. Thaddetis and Bellshire landed in lie straight to-other and in a good race ho>> " Bons'ign beat, Bellshire by a head, lhaadeus was a head away third, limo-lmm 4 •2-ssec.

ABBOTSFORD WELTER HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. rV-en furlongs. 8-Mr C. Machell's b g Tevietdalc by Achilles-Strathspey, Byrs, Ss lib (A. Wormald) 1 6-Mr M.'Hobbs's b m Peg, Bjti. lOst 4lb (J. Campbell) 2 1-Mr H. Whitney's b g Mount Victoria, Pvra AM (VV« J'Cllt '"> 2 Glenfcrn. Sst 12lb, 9 Russo fist 101 b, 7 Don Francisco Sst Sib. 5 Salsbnrß M 08, S Glenowl Ssi Sib, 4 Golden Rupee M 81b. 10 Kilts 7st 111 b, 12 Qmruroa fat /lb and 11 Kazan 7st 71b also started. Mount Victoria was smartest to begin from a fair start, Salzburg being slow on Ins less. Tcviotdnle, Golcfen Rupee and Kazan were tho leader's nearest attendants p«»MHg the sis-furlong post. At the far turn -Golden Rupee. Kazan and Mount Victoria were two lengths clear of Teviotdalc and Glenfcrn, while Don Francisco dropped right out. Turning for home. Mount Victoria, leviotda o and Golden Rupee were in charge, but levioidale drew out inside the distance, and won by three lengths from Peg, Mount Victoria being close lip third. Time—lmin 30 1-osoc. WAIHOLA HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six

furlongs. 3—Mr H. Eobb's b g Sarloniart, by Sarto —Britomart. 4vrs, Sst 71b (F. E. Jones) 1 s—Mr H. B. Stevens's Rcdowa, Bst slb (A. H. Wilson) 2 I—Mr A. F. Roberts's Seamaid. 7st 91b (R. Bnddicombe) 3 4 Christmas Lilv Oat olb, 2 Miss Finland Sst 71b. 7 Helicon 7st 101 b, 6 Estc 7st 71b, 8 Garetta 7st 71b and 9 Carpet Knight 7st 7lb also started. Christmas Lily and Carpet Knight showed the way along the back. Sartomart dropped back a little entering the straight, where Christmas Lily was leading Carpet Knight and Helicon. In the run home, Sartomart got up on the rails and beat Rcdowa by a short head. Seamaid being a similar distance away third. Time —lmin 17 2-ssec. WINGATUI HANDICAP, of 175 govs. One mile.

s—Mr J. B. Rcid's b f Charmilla, by Charlemagne ll.—Armilla, 3yrs, Sst 51b (F. E. Jones) 1 2—Mr J. Graham's Golden King, fist 21b (W. Robinson) t 4—Mr Kirkdi»le's Co'.yton Bello (late Immer), 7st 9lb (A. Reed) t

3 Ogier Oat 71b, 6 Gapon fist 31b, Moddite 7st 91b, 7 Feodor fist 10lb and 8 Sombrero Gst 71b also started.

Ogier and Charmilla were smartest to begin, Modclitc and Feodor being slow to find their legs. Colyton Belle joined Ogier in the lead as they ran down the back stretch, Gapon and Feodor being next, while Moddite had dropped back. At the far lurn Colyton Belle was two lengths clear of Ogier, after whom canio Gapon and Charmilla, with Moddite still bringing up the rear. Colyton Belle increased her lead before reaching the. straight, where Gapon and Golden King dosed up a little and Charmilla also made a forward move. When well in the straight Charmilla came with a good run n-nrl got up in the last few strides to win by a neck, Golden King and Colyton Belle dead-heating for second place. Time—lmin 42sec.

AKAROA COUNTY RACING CLUB.

The following handicaps have been declarer! for the Akaroa County Racing Club's meeting:

HURDLE HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; one mile and a half—Daylight Bill 12st 91b, White Cockade list olb, Cweraboy lllst 111 b, Canterbury lOst 101 b, Salathiel lOst 4lb, Goldseeker 9st- 12lb. Debonair© 9st, Horoscope 9st.

PENINSULA. CUP. of 100 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Nightwatch flst olb, Briar Patch fist Olb, Ladrone Sst 51b, Snapdragon fist 51b, Moddite fist, Mil Rum In Parvo 7st 131 b, Banian 7st, 111 b, Don Francisco 7st ]olb, Chrysotis 7st 31b, Owhetoro 6st 10lb, Sartosta. Get 7lb, Martigues 6st 7lb.

KINLOCH WELTER HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; seven furlongs—Banian lOst 13lb, Ladroue lOst 131 b. Tcvoitdale lOst lSlb, Andrea lOst 31b, Medallist flat 131 b, Glenowl Ost 1211), Kilts Ost 101 b, Coroniform Ost 10lb, Muniura Ost olb, Canterbury Ost, 51b, Cortes 9st 31 b Sartosta Bst 111 b, Stargazer Sst lib, Melford Sst.

TARAWERA HANDICAP, of 50 sovs; six furlongs—Leading Lady 9st 21b, Derby Day Sst 121 b, Camulus Sst 9lb. Martigues 7st 13lb, Listen 7st Olb, Firegod 7st 71 b Bonation 7st 71b, Athenic 7st 71b, Art 7st 31b, Lady Velefi 7st 21b, Merry Guest 7st 21b. Beggar Maid 7st, Bonny Maiden 7st. Reseiuulance (Ist 12lb, Bandy 6st 12lb. Flight 6st 121 b. FORSYTH FLYING HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; five furlongs—Fabrikoff 9sl 13lb. Teviotdalo Ost 121 b, Day Time 9st 51b, Afton Loch Ost 51b, Derby Day Bst 131 b, Kilts Bst 10: b, Cortes Sst 31b, Listen 7st 101 b, Cosey Corner "st slb, Ring Star 7st slb, Themis fist 13lb, Countess Tolstoi 6st 13lb, Resemblance 6st 13)b, Skirl (ist 13lb, Bandy 6st 13lb.

WAIREWA HANDICAP TROT, of GO sovs; two miles —Wallace Junior scr, Olive Child 14sec, Foxhill Msec, Chelston 17sec, Provocation l'sco, Sir Klmo 20sec, Harold D. 23sec, Prince Perfection 23sec, Pastimo i'lsec, Aboriginal 2osec, Bandy 25sec, John Dillon 2.>aec, Rose Tracy !25sec, Losse 2osec, Jiogash 25sec, Seldom 2osee. Campaign 25sec, Lass o' Cowrie 25sec, Miss Peggy 25sec, Wild Night 26scc, Inquisitive 2Gsec, Lossy M. 27sec, Chorus Girl 27sec, The Sovereign 27aec, General Wilkes 27soc, Galindo Lou 27sec, Don 801 l 27soc, Wild Willows 27sec. Maid of Darririga.il 2i)sec, Forest Chieftain 29aec, Coompoo 2Dsec. Chocolate Soldier 29soc, General Victor 29sec, Tho Clogs 29sec, Blanche Anal 29sec.

WAIHORA HANDICAP TROT, of GO sovs; one mile and a half—Bequest scr, Olive Child Usee, Lord Wallace 13scc, Chelston 13sec, Provocation 13sec, Sir Elmo 15scc, Harold D, 18sec. Miss Clarendon 18sec, Princess Perfection 18sec, Nutwood Junior 18sec, Pastime 18sec, Belle Elmore 19sec, Aboriginal 19sec, Mark Beal 19sec, IdoL 19sec, John Dillon 19sec, Wood Vere lOsec, Ngaiora 19sec, Campaign 19scc, Losso 19sec, Yarn. Dillon tOeec. Master Harold l!)sec, Black Plume I'Jscc, Red Lyon IHsec, Seldom : 19seo. Miss Peggy 19scc, Lass o' Gowrie 19soc, Lassey M. 20sec, Chorus Girl 20see, The Sovereign 20sec, Peggy Pride 20seo, Dainty Dillon 20nee, Oneida 20seo, General Wilkes 20seo, Galindo Lou 20soc. Will-o'-the-Wisp 20s.ee, Wild Willows SOsec, Rose Gauntlet 22sec, Posie G. 22rpc, Zona Mac 22sr:c. Little Tim 22sec. Blanche Arral 22sec, Forest Chieftain 22sec, Havana 22soc, Coompoo 22sec, Chocolato Soldier 22sec.

VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copvr.irht. MELBOURNE, February 20. Tlie Victoria. Amateur Turf Club's autumn meeting was concluded to-day. The following are the details of the principal events:— ALMA STAKES, of 500 sovs; second horse 75 sovs and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr J. V. Smith's ch f Rosauna, by Wallace —Ophir 1 Mr S. Miller's b c Karl, by Charlemagne ll.—Demotor 2 Mr O. Wcodfordc's b f Celoeia. by Linacre— Gaillardia 3 Fourteen horses started. Won by half a length, with the third horse a. similar distance away. Time—lmin 17seo. CAUL FIELD FUTURITY STAKES, of 2500 sovs; second horse 500 sovs, third horse 200 sovs and nominator of winner 100 sovs from tho stake. Weight for age. with penalties and allowances. 1 Seven furlongs.. Messrs Robinson and Clark's b c Flash of Steel, by Orby—Blakestown, 3yrs, fist 71b 1 Mr F. Burns's b c Naxbery, by Posita.no —Our Queen, 3yrs, Ost lib . • - - Mr S. A. Rawdon's b o Blague, by Bobadil—Circle, Syr's. Ost 41b n Nine horses started. Flash of Steel took charge at the far turn and was never headed, winning on exciting raca by a neck from Naxbery, who beat Blague bv a length. Time —lmin 37j30a, HAWKSBURN HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; second horse 35 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. Mr J. Mills's br 1 Traquettc by Traquoir —Simmerette. 3yrs • * Mr W. S. Hickenbotham's br f Miss Meadows, bv Bright Steel—Runnymedo, 3vrs -2 Mr F. S. Meyers's h g Golden Wire, by Havoc—Odd YViro, syrs or 6yrs . . 8 Won by half a neck, with the third horsetwo lengths away. Time —lmin lSJsec.