SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVI, Issue 16870, 31 May 1915, Page 3

SPORTING.

NEWS AND NOTES. C'orrie bad a, narrow escape from a Serious mishap while heir." .schooled at Mierslir r.n Friday .norning, when she slipped at a hurdle and shot under the. rails which enclose the course proper. She limped slightly on recanting her feet, hilt with the exception of a seratch on one of her legs, slip got oil without damage. On Saturday she tins worked and showed ud ill efforts from *lie accident. Her rider. R-M'Sovr-ney, escaped with a shak ng.

The new nortion of the ground at Addington, tthich is to bo made into a saddling paddock, should, "'hen finished, he a decided improvement to the course in every way. The change has become* necessary to provide more room for the club's outside patrons, who will at the next meeting have a far larger area, as the whole of tho space now occupied l*y the boxes and stalls " ill ho thrown open for their use. The new portion of the ground has been fenced along the west side, adjoining the training track, and a number of workmen are now busy levelling and grading the ground, preparatory to the boxes and stalls bring erected. It is understood that .stalls and boxes are to be erected along the south side of the new portion of the ground, which will be available for trainers u l ing the training track. A rearrangement of the ground, providing for a. large number of boxes, has been decided upon, and there .should now he plenty to supply the wants of all the horses racing at any meeting. Some more ground lias been acquired by the club, with a frontage on Motile Street, which will be used, if necessary, for increasing the size of the entrance to the ground. Although there is a lot of work to be done the caretaker is sanguine that everything will be finished before the August, meeting. The work ot forming the new tan track at Riccarion, which has occupied the attention of the caretaker and his staff for some time, is practicallv completed. Thirty truck loads of tan were used on the track, but in places the coating is rather thin and a few more loads will be required to provide an even surface. The track has been well rolled b\it it will be greatly benefited by a heavy fall of rain to make the fan settle down, after which it should be a great improvement on the old conditions.

The plough was the only track available for the trainers ot Riccarton 01: Saturday. The light fall of rain overnight made it look Jieav,*. hut the moisture was all on top. and the true., which provided excellent going, was fast. *

Caher Davon. by himself, ran a. mile and a quarter in 2.12 3-3. He maintained an even pace over the first six furlongs, winch he covered in 1.18, but slowed down a trifle over the last half mile. It was, however, a first-class gallop, and should' bring him into favour for his engagements at Wingatui next week.

The Cornet hit out well in a mile gallop, which occupied 1.46 3-5. He appears to he improving with his recent racing.

Slogan rattled off six furlongs alone in 1.115 3-s,sec. He was going nearly all the way. and finished up his task strongly. The son of Sir Laa'do is last gptting back to his best form. Encore sprinted five furlongs in 1.3 1-3-sec. but was showing signs of soreness after working.

Medley was responsible for an attractive effort over five furlongs, which she left behind in 1.2. She looks like having something to say in the decision of the Tradesmen’s Handicap at Winsratui this week. Unfortunately, this filly strikes herself when galloping.

Daytime reeled off half n mile- in 50 3-osec without any trouble. He has done well on the travelling and racing lie has had lately.

Free covered live furlongs in lmin •! 4-osec. She hit out strongly in the early part, but seemed to be tiring at the finish. '

Ladrone (Coker) and Moddite (A. Worn aid) were schooled twice over the tuo pony hurdles. Ladrone gave a nice exhibition for a green horse, while Morldite, also shaped attractively, especially in his second turn. Chrysotir, was in fine fettle when she left for Wingatui on Saturday. She ran a mile and a quarter in attractive stylo on Thursday, it being one of the best gallops she over accomplished, and sho is likely to have plenty of friends for the Birthday Handicap on Thursday.

It. Emerson has had an addition to his team in the shape of a four-year-old gelding by Finland—Chorus Girl, by Orestes—Coryphee, by Sword Dance —Bras.*o is. He looks very much in the rough at present. Findhorn and Martins, who have been enjoying a spell for -some time past, have again been put in work by Jl. Derrctt, with a view to spring engagements. W. M’Donald has taken in. hand another of Mr J. Grigg's representatives in the shape of a four-year-old mare by Golden Knight—Wald a, by Perkm Warbeck ll.—Chiara.

There is not a great amount of work being done on the tracks at. Addington at present. On several occasions lately the training track has boon used and G promises to ho very serviceable in wet weather. Owing to the peculiar soil formation there nro several patches on It that have broken up but they

have received the attention of the carr taker and the continual working on i by the horse* trill improve it in evert wav.

Tasker's stable lias just had two pieces of ill fortune. At ithin a fort niant tho filly foal by Galindo fron Marion and the filly by Galindo from Mnvourneeu died. Tho latter was fui sister to Michael Galindo.

ET.J.ERSLIE TRAINING NOTES [Pm Press Association".] AUCKLAND, May 20

The weather was showery and cold for training preparations at Lllershr ibis morning. A lot of work was registorod on tho side. Tho track was a little on the heavy side.

Snultikoff, Tragedy King and Prince Soult, did a round on the grass in lm.in 57 3-ssee.

King Chiara did six furlongs on the grass m lmin 23 l-sscc. Tact, was better than Zion over four furlongs on the grass in o'isec. After the interval, milestone did five furlongs on the grass in lmin 5 1-ssoc-

Hima was hotter than Nicnni.tr over six furlongs on the sand covered in lmin 11) 3-oseo.

Blue Garment and Stcjpnipaul together finished a. length in front of Waimangu over a round on the grass in lmin 59 3-ssee.

Tripoli was going easier tlian signo over five furlongs on the sand in lmin Gsec.

Tattcriey easily beat Fed Book over four furlongs on the sand in 62sec. Corrie and Emperador were together at the end of a round on the grass in 2tnin 4 1-ss.ee.

El Gallo did a round on the sand in 2min 4seo.

Crown Pearl and .laskayne were together two lengths i:i front of Hvettus at the end of fix furlongs on the grass in lmin 21-3-ssec.

Bimnter ran four furlongs on the grass in olsec. Colonel Soult did six furlongs on the sand, the last five taking lmin 4 3-ssec.

Ladoga did steady pacing work. Jackman trotted on the tan. Kaimatiuka jumped six hurdles with out a mistake. Immensity was better than Hereford in a similar task. Jolie Fille and Tararu Jack did a rimilar task

Monodou easily boat Black Bobs ovei five hurdles.

Dandy Breeze, Birkful and QneenV Post went over six hurdles, Monatho 1 joining in over the last five. Queen's Post fell over at a hurdle at the. top of the straight. The others fenced well.

Monorail, Pin. Luperin and Takanini were in that order after jumping five hurdles.

Vascular and Master Regal did - a similar task.

Royal Anns and Admiral Soult were together at the end of a gallop over seven hurdles.

General YYebb, Golden Glow, Lady Sabretache, Irawadi and Waimai were sent over a round of the big country. The last-named fell at the last obstacle. The others fenced well.

Morecambe, Dogger Bank. Siyrax. Bercola, Sandy Paul, Ximbicfoot. Spokesman, Waterworks and Black Northern in company did a round of the big fences. Morecambe gave a great display at fencing and is now favourite for tho Great Northern Steeplechase. Spokesman fell at the double. Block Northern refused and gave his worst exhibition vet. Pa ire re and Automatic did a similar task, both falling at the double.

Bally Go wan, Captain Loch and Firea way also went over the big country, Black Northern joined in, but stop-

ped again. Fireawav pulled up at the hill. The others fenced well.

| WINGATUI TRAINING NOTES, j [Per Press Association'.] ' i DUNEDIN. May 29. 1 Tlie weather this morning was cold and crisp at Wingatui, but not at all unpleasant, with an occasional gleam lof sunshine. Some interesting work . took place, most of it on the plough, ' which was in good order, though a trifle | dead. Mount Victoria and Roumania commenced operations with a s:x-furlong gallop on the outside of the course proper. They started slowly and ran lmin id 4-ssec, with Mount Victoria easily master of the situation. He is shaping well, and good behaviour at the harrier should find him running dangerously at the meeting. Bon and Leading Lady cantered. C‘yra ran four furlongs in 55 4-3 sec on the grass. John Barleycorn was travelling comfortably at the end of a mile, with Ogier, in lmin 49 3-ssec. Ogier had to be ridden out to keep with his companion, who is doing well in liis work. Lion and Afton Loch were to have gone five furlongs, but Lion bolted and ran the distance in lmin 5 4-ss.ee. Alton Loch, travelling fairly close to the rail, ran lmin 5 l-ssec. Specialform was ridden out to bea.t Golden King at the end of a mile in lmin 47 1-dsec. Firmhold ran the last five of six furlongs in lmin 6 1-osec. Micky Free strode over a mile in lmin 52 3-osec, and appears to be improving. Moongknv. who looked bigger and stronger than his trainer has ever had him before, ran five furlongs in lmin scCc. United Service worked comfortably over the same ground in lmin 11 2-ss.ee. Pride of Clutha and Cortes ran six furlongs in lmin 19sec-, the last flvo in lmin 6see, Pride of Clutha travelling nicely throughout and finishing well. Waipunui began slowly, hut finished better than Hornbeam and Aerogram at the end of six furlongs, run in lmin 20 3-siec. Sister Radius cantered on the grass, i Redowa dashed over half a mile on the j plough in 51 2-ssec. Spanish Princess ; began at the seven-furlong pos-t on the 1 rourso proper and came homo in ltnin 3Ss»c, doing the .last six furlongs m j lmin 24 3-osec. Kim and Lord Frederick took a turn I over the schooling hurdles, and both j shaped well. Kim did not charge his j fences as he is sometimes inclined to do, and if he continues to jump in j this manner he should stay better in j | his races. j Tolstoi and Prairie Grass out.jumped and outpaced the Kulnine gelding in Christie’s stable in a round over the schooling fences. Stone Ginger and Cardiff set out for a round of tlio fences, but after doing well along the hack Cardiff chanced the low sod wall, forming the first of the stand treble, and fell heavily. P. Wilis, who had tho mount, escaped from a q asty-looking toss and afterwards rode i Tommy. Cardiff and Stone Ginger ( who j did not jump too well) subsequently worked a circuit ou the grass. I To Tua and The Brewer outpaced ! and out.jumped Tommy in a round over I the fences, Tommy cutting out two jumps to get on terms with the others. Others out during the, morning included Simon Pure, Firegod, Royal Medal, Northern, Russo, Ghent, ZinLady Trent, King Torrent, Grafto?Laddie, Baritone, Wild Pilgrim. St Aidan, Glen fern, Neuroma and Canstep.

Bullet', the Southland candidate feu the Tradesmen’s Handicap, was restricted to walking exorcise. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. [From Orr. Correspondent.] ASHBUKTON, Itr- 30. The follow in;; nominations have been received tor the Ashburton Trotting Chib’r j winter meef.int', to be held on June 10: i TRIAL HANDICAP, of J 25 »ovs: one mile ! r.n<i a halt —Gold Cre-li. Don Bell, Maid of | Darringa.il, Connaught Ranger, Coal King, A lure, Hunn. Sunil Drift, Mol'ie M’Xiur.uy, Jimmie AVoodtcr, Duirspey, Taro-h, Geo. I Sl’Kinney. Reigh, Cromwell, Rose Gauntlet, j Oinaka, Nutwood juar.. Joyful, Queen's Pet I and Drum Major. j LONG-BEACH HANDICAP, of 100 eovf; one mile ard a half—Havana, Special Ribbon, Perl. Genera! Victor, Lady HMa, Imperial Victor. Campaign, Bwhraiigvr. General Grant, Albertovia, Cievevrood. Aladdin, B’ack Tom. T.ord .Ttoanchild, Mstildu, Ron Ami, Te Knit’, Rudston, Eric Child. Bowboll and Belhvind. AS, a BURTON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP, of 350 fovk; two milt:—Succeed, Calm, Disappear, Frank Tracey, Vermont, Persuader, Fdith A, Hr,on Drift, Tommy C. Antonio, Lady T-mpo'-t, Chi'cßcWe Our Thorne. Denver Hnon, Dillon Bell, I’ed Mac. Pearlchild. Goldword, Bonny Jenny. Little Kauri, Prince Poole. Stanley’s Child and Emilins. AMATEUR HANDICAP, of ’IOO sovs; one miio—Cello Sydney Wilkes, Flake Cut. Rosio Drift. Harold Dil'.-n. Coa-l Kirs.'. A lure Hi":n. Scud Drift. Bibhouctte, Sliver M/ic, Mollis M’Kinney. Goodchi'.d. Tracer Dillon. Gaelic. Galindo Lou, Kentucky Lass. Vermilion. Harold Devon, Wild Kim, St Leo, Proceed, Sachem, General Mite, Reigb, Cromwell, Ro-e Gauntlet, Robert Lyons, Wood Vera. Littlo Hector, Joyful and Queen's Pet. ACTON HANDICAP, of 175 so--; one mile and a quarter —Lady Superior, Imperial Tracey. Fiona Tracey Kokc-uioer, Printers Sherwood. Aiphio K, Sconerv, General Wilkes, Arile, Gee Whiz, Franz Josef, Pkinsrari. Lady Rr..!toe, Imperial Tracey, Snug cal. First Alprm, Favor.ius, Texas. K! Itoss. Fcthannic, Pmovvood. Royal Blue, Lyndhurf-t. Lord Ashton, Penelope, King Daphne., Lord Roanchi'd. Young Tohu, Beach Bov. Ditrkcess, Troubadour, Sceptre. Tinbarn, Black Satin, Arbiter and Bequest, PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of l;« sova: two miie.s—lnouisitivo. Mc.cwood. Havana. Whispering Willie, Hiroki, Gentrnl Victor. Silver King, Dandy, Lyons. Rose Palm, Wcodchild. General Grant, Rummy. C’—.rwcoa. Admiral Drake, Grattan Abbey, Quincey. Quickcyc, Ado'., Matilda. Harold Wilke-. Te Kuiti, Rudston, Mayfield. Kelso and BeninorP. WIN Ar'.R HANDICAP, of 350 rove; one mile and quarter—Calm, Sherwood. Crown Prince, Bel! Metal. Frank Tracey, Persuader. Edith A. Country Belle, Mints ton, St, Kevin. G endalough, Da-lwflinmo, Cnildsdale. Dot Bobbins*. Our Thorpe, Denver Huge, Dillon Beil. Red Mac. Pearkhiid. Goldwood. Came,is;. Bonny Jenny. Win S<->on, Bequest, Little Kauri, Lord Dillon. Frmnlocia, Lady Theokla and EccertrieFAH EWELL HANDICAP, of ISO so vs; . or.e mile—Van Coronado, Lady Superior, lra?crial Tracey, Waterlog, Flora Tracey. Lady 'oale. General Wilke**, Azilo, Gee Whiz, Aberfeldv, Chclston, Favonius. Texas, El Ross, Coldstream Hells. Pinewood. Belroy. Ed endu'd. Penelope King Daphne, Lord Roanohild, Young Tohu, Beach Boy. Annie Dillon. Sceotre, Master Poole, Lindetta. General Link and Takio.

QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB. By Te'ie-rnph—Press Association—Copyright BRISBANE. .May Or). The Queensland Turf Gjib’s autumn tnerting was opened to-dav. The principal even's resulted as follows"—STRADBKOOKE HANDICAP, of 7CO sovs. Six furlongs Mr W. K. Dalzcll'e b h Cairn Wallace, bv Avr Laddie—Loch Katrine, 4yrr, Tat 111 b . .... 1 Mr F. Baker's b b Hcatheigo, by Goya— Heather Honey, syre, Bst . . . l 3 Mr F. M'Lean’s ch m Patrea, by Lurcher —Three Pile, syrs, Tat 9lb • . , it Twenty horses started. W n bv two lengths, with a head between second and third horses. Time—lmin 11 pec. KING’S PLATE, of 500 aovs. Weight for age. One mile and a quarter. Mr J. Tillot's b h Danaus, by Bobadii— Danaido, syrs. 9st lib . ■ . .1 Messrs J. T. Navlor and F. Barnard's br h Malt Mark, by Maister—Simper, ijJB, Chit 2

'Mr E. L. Ramsay’s Lr g Brown Owl, by j Rowlett- — Tnrpeia, 4vts, f'st lllh . 3 Fourteen horses started Won by a neck, with tho third horse half a length away. Time —2tnin Tlsuc. ST LEGER STAKES, of 800 mvs. For three-year-olds. One mile and three-ouar-Icr; and 132 yards. Mr J. M'Gill'e b o Olive Garde, by En Garde —Olive Leaf, il-l 10!'o . . 1 IVir E. J. Craven's b c loveacre, by Linacl'e —Lovelorn. Sri Ifii'o . . • - Mr E. i. Ramsay's br c Mem.urist, by Hov.leits —Memento, fist 30lb • • 3 Four horses started. Won by a head, with the third horse fen Angths away. Tune—Sunn 13sec. ADELAIDE RACING CLUB. Bv Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright. ADELAIDE, May '-’9. At the Adelaide Racing Club's meeting today the following was the result of tie CITY HANDICAP, of TSO sots. Seven furlongs. Dr A. H. Bennett's br g Bob Sctilt, by Soult—Clorhetto. 4yrs. Pit . . . 1 Mr A. M'Farlane's b h lownit. by Grafton—My Own, svrs, lt'st Jib . • 2 Mr M. Rn -heed’s ch g River Prince, bv Pygmalion--Pedinya. 4yrs, r'ri . . 3 N’inetrw.i rinses started. Wen. bv two lengths and a ha.l. with !\ head between second and third horres. Time PARKS IDE STAKES, o* 500 save. Weight for aye. One ratio and a furiosi". Mr A. M’Farlar.e's b h lownii. by Grafton —My Own. syrr, flst l.’> . .1 Mr J. Morrissey's br or folk g Syivauinorv, by Svlvar.ife —Bio.dv Moriiuty, oyrs, Sri 1.21 b . . '. . . . . 2 Hr J. V. Smith'v ch ni Orvicto, by V, ..i----luce—Ophir, oyrs, S-t 151 b . ■ i Ten herse- started. Won by two length-. Time—lmin 37Gcc.