SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17614, 19 October 1917, Page 2

SPORTING.

. FIXTURES. October 20—Ofahnbu Trotting Club. October 20, 22—Wellington Racing Club. October 22—North Canterbury and Oxford .Tockey Club. , • «, • October 22—Oaroaru Trot'int; Club). .' October 22~InanirBhua Trotting Club Oc'ober 22, 23—Gore itacing Club. October 25, 26—Poverty Bay Turf Club. November 3, 7—Avondale Jockey Club. November 5,7, 10— Canterbury Jockey Club. November 6. 8, o—Metropolitano—Metropolitan Trotting Club. November 10— Racine Cub. November 14, 13—Winto » Jocltey Club. November 21—Ashhurst-Pohangina. Basing Club. December I.—For>urv Park Tro'ting Club. December I—Fei'din<r Jockey Club. December 5, 6—Woodville Jockey Club. December B—Bav of Plenlv Jockev Club. December 13—Wairarapa Racing Club. NOMINATIONS. October 13—Canterbury Jockey Club. Octobar 19—Auckland Bacing Club. October 19—<Win'on Jockey Club.. October 27—Ashhurst-Pdhangina Bacing Club. Oc'ober 31—Feildin-r Jcckey Club. November 14—Forburv Park Tro'ting Club. November IP—Woodvillo Jockey Club. November 24—Bay of Plenty Jockev Club. November 26—Wairarapa Racing Club. HANDICAPS. Oc'ober 22—Me'ropolitan Tro*'inc Club. October 26 —Canterbury Jockey Club. November I—Winton "Jockey Club. November 6—Ashhurst-Pohai .'ina Racing Club. November-B—Auckland Racing Club. November 14—Feilding Jockey C'ub. November lb'—Auckland Racing Club. November 19—Fcrbury Park Trot imr Club. November 23—Woodville Jockey Club. November 28—Bay of Plenty Jockey Club. ACCEPTANCES. . October 19—Stewards' Handicap. October I?—New Zealand Cup. " Ootobcr 22—New Zealand Trot'insr Cup. Oc'ober 26—AvoDdalo Jockey Club. October 31 —New Zealand Trotting Cup. October 31—Me'ropolitan Trot ing Club. November I—Canterburyl—Canterbury Jockey Club. November b— . Auckland Racing Club. November B—Winton Jockey Club. November 10— Ashhurst-Pohangina Racing Club. November 17—Feilding Jockey Club. November 24—Fcrbury Park Trottinsr Club. November 28—Woodville Jockey Cub. November 80—Auckland Racine dub'. December 3—Bav of Plentv Jockey Club. December 10 —Wairarapa Racing Club. FORFEITS. October 19 —Canterbury Jockey Club. Oc'ober 19—Auckland Racing Club. November SO—Auckland Racing Cub. November 80—Manawotu Bacing Club. '

NEWS AND NOTES. The staff of the Canterbury Jockey Club will be very busy to-day, when further payments are due for the New Zealand Cup, acceptances for the Stewards' Handicap, first forfeits for the Welcome Stakrs, Derby and Oaks and nominations for minor events at the November meeting. The weather was fine while training operations were in progress at Riccarton yesterday. The inside of the trial grass track provided much faster going than the plough. A light nor'wtst breeze was in evidence early and it increased appreciably after breakfast, wlrn the conditions were very favourable for making time. The two-year-olds, Lionskin (Kilbronev—Counterfeit) and Heathfrcote (Boniform—Heatherbrae) opened proceedings by sprinting two furlongs up the back in 25 4-sseo. Comely, looking well after her racing in th* south, did a steady circuit, sprinting down the straight. Margerine jumped off at the mile post from a stand and covered a milo in lmin 44 l-ssec, a very attractive performance. Wrestler was worked on the plough, sprinting half a mil 0 in 49 4-ssec. Snub and Wardancer were associated over a mil" and a quarter on the p'nngh. Tli"- lr 6 pt most of the way, finishing* up their task in 2min 13 3-ssoc, a useful effort. Thestius and Battle Eve rattled over fivr furlongs, on the plough in lmin B'2-sseo, both going freely. Charley ran five furlongs on the grass in lmin 5 3-sseo, finishing in front of Post Haste, who joined in at the halfmile post. Gamecock did a steady circuit, brushing home over the last half mile. Kimbolton and Don Francisco occupird lmin 37 2-ssec over seven furlongs and the latter subsequently accompanied Sleight of Hand in a useful working gallop over a mils. Sis-nmus, assisted by Good Hope over the last part, ran a mile in lmin 44 2-ssec, finishing up his task fairly well. Disdainful ruled off seven furlongs in lmin 32seo, going very strongly all the way.

Multifnal was under a pull oyer half a mile. Bjornebors covering the samf distnnce on the plough comfortably in 51 3-ssec. * Red Pool showed to more advantage than Love Token while running five furlongs in Iroin 3 4-ssfc, It was the best effort Red Pool has yet been responsible for. Bomb easily defeated Majestikoff after sorinting half a mile in 49 3-osec. Majestikoff has not come on as was expected. Donnata registered a brilliant halfmile, getting through her task in 47 3-5 sec. She is very speedy, but does not stay. Argento, Winter Cherry, Hands Off, Marc Anthony and Euripos were among the horses restricted to easy pace work. Gazique, who arrived the previous day, was on the track, but did not gallop. He looks in good order; F. Holmes had his two three-year-olds in the jumping ring, where they were given some sohooling over the hurdles. After breakfast Briar Patch and Ascalaphus sprinted half a mile in 50 3-5 sec, while Black Mark and' Looh Win occupied 37sec over three furlongs up the baok. Spyglass was a little better than Tunic at the end of five furlongs, whioh occupied lmin 4 3-ssec. Nanna covered six furlongs in lmin 17sec, without being asked to do her best at the finish. She bruised a heel last week, but she'is all right again. Harlequin sprinted half a mile in 50 l-sseo, while Tyne and Monymusk got to the end of. six furlongs in lmin 18 4-sseo. Red Book showed plenty of dash while beating Malvolia over five furlongs in lmin 3seo. The time was fast, but there was a strong wind. Derby Day went once round steadily and then increased the pace over another oirouit. He has done very little fast work, and looks very big in condition. Subterfuge had a slight advantage over Minuet in a half-mile sprint, the post being reached in 48 4-ssec. The two-year-olds, Scornful and Algidus, moved pleasingly, while running two furlongs up the back in 24 3-ssec. Zarita sprinted half a mile in 49sec, going freely, while Nautical was quite as good as Bon while running half a mile up the back in 51 l-ssec. Varnish was out, showing symptoms of lameness, and his task was of a very easy character. King Star and Onlooker jumped off together at the mile post. For half the journey they kept together, but King Star went right .away at the finish, winding up his task in lmin 44 3-ssec. The two-year-old'filly Sweet Smile (San a' Way) sprinted up the back, but she caused a lot of trouble through her fractiousness before she was persuaded to set out on her task. ■ Wellwood, in the presence of his owner, did strong pacing over a couple of circuits. Ho will probably make the trip to Goro, where he has steeplechase engagements next week. The track at Addington was in good order yesterday, but very few fast

work-outs took place, most of the horses being restricted to slow, tasks. About ten o'clock a strong nor'-wester sprang up and there was a lot of dust blowing. Norval King and Truganini went a little moro than a mile and a half at a solid pace, without being fullv extruded. Both horses trotted well and made no mistakes.* J. Smith's pair of trotters. Win All and Paul Huon, did two miles, but they were only sprinted fast in patches. Win All showed plenty of speed but did not trot at all steadily, leaving his feet fre-nently. Paul Muon trotted without a mistake. Eothannicj who appears to be on the big side, was sprinted over several quarters and half.miles, showing plenty of speed. Sol, with R. W. Franks in the saddle, trotted about two miles at threequarter speed. The ex-North Island trotter is'looking bright and well. The Cup candidate, Oinako. looking very well, was not worked fast, but was given nearly two miles at a serviceable soeed. ■ The hors* appeared fc"» do his work more kindly than usual and paced evenly. Icicle, in harness, driven by his trainer, worked ■ with a maiden, driven by F. Vale. Both horses did their work in a satisfactory manner. Icicle appears to have furnished a good deal since he last raced. The Southland owned trotter, Annie K. does not seem to be- yet at. her best. She is doing her work satisfactorily, but has not been thoroughly extended. The mare does not pull bo hard as forjnerly. Red Heather is looking quite at his best and is trotting in fine style. This nne trotter should race well next month. Cox's pair, Reta Peter and Marietta, arc- both working on satisfactorily, but at present the former is showing the better form, both in speed and act.on. B. Jarden had his three Cup candidates, John Dillon, Agathos and Author Dillon, on the track. They worked out over a mile and a half. John Dillon being driven by J. Jarden, Agathos by A. Hendncksen and Author Dillon by his trainer, these being the pilots who will hrmdle them in the big race. Starting off at the two-mile post* Author Dillon gave hi 3 two stable mates about 4see start, but when a round had been covered he had nearly joned them, and pacing on in brilliant style ho beat them easily by about eight lengths, establishing a track record for a mile and a half. John Dillon finished in front of Agathos, but the latter was not driven out. Author Dillon bears a well-trained appearance, looks a little more forward than the other two horses, and commenced much faster than usual. The work-outx was the best that has been accomplished. on the track, and Author Dillon's performance is certain to gain him a lot of fn'ends for the b'g race in November. The owners of the horses were present to witness the performance.

TRENTHAM TRAINING NOTES. [Per Press Association.] n WELLINGTON, October 18. The work at Trentham this morning was done on the grass gallop. Menelaus, Johnny Walker and Mascot cover-, ed a mile in lmin 45sec. , Whagatina. and Blue Gown ran half a mile in 52sec, Matilda and Exclusive taking 51 4-ssec. Nystad and Birkenvale sprinted five furlongs in lmin ssec. Miss Deval drew away from Bonny Maid, Tigritiya and Star Glow after running half a mile in 50 l-ssec, Bopeep and Coalition taking 53sec, Trentham Rose 51sec, Thames and Sunny Climes. 51 l-ssec. Chuckle ran a mile in lmin 46sec. Mulatto sprinted half a mile in.s2sec. Mill Queen taking 54sec, and Bloomhie and Holdhead 51 4-ssec. Dribble and Tressida ran six furlongs in lmin 18 l-ssec, Rylstono and Billy Wiggs five in lmin 7sec, Probation and Devotion seven in lmin 31sec, Colonel Soult and Robur four in 50}sec. Hendra, Notlata and Multiply covered a mile in lmin 47sec. Informal and Wawata sprinted four fur-' longs in Slsec, Bonville and Risinghara following in 50 4-ssec. Paraoa, Teka and Paddington Green covered seven furlongs in lmin 31 sec, Blackall and Cleft lairing lmin 32sec. Pontoon, Demagogue and Persio sprinted four furlongs in oOseo, Lingerie, Tremena and Pervolo taking 49 2-ssec. Elocution ran six fnrlongs in lmin 17sec. Red Ribbon, Adjutant, Trials, Croesus, Association and Cherry Mart were sprinted. Black Heart and Fashion Plate jumped the schooling fences.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. TRAINING AT OAULFTELD. By Telegraph—Press Aisooiation—Copyright. MELBOURNE, October 18. At Caulfield Biplane, going easily, covered seven furlongs in lmin 33seo. Almoner did half a mile in 50sec, arid Wallace Isinglass nine furlongs in 2min oiseo. ■I ii •» BIPLANE. - |ij| NOT FOR SALE. ' " By Telegraph—Frew AMOcialion—CopyrigM SIDNEY, October 18. Constant rumours concerning the sale of Biplane and of big offers having been made for hint have been set at rest by Mr G. D. Greenwood stating that the colt is not for sale at any figure. NORTH .CANTERBURY AND OXFORD JOCKEY CLUB. The following acceptances have been received for .the North Canterbury and .Oxford Joo&ey Club's .meetingi— . . ■' I RANGIORA CUP, of 140 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Oxenhope 9st lib, Snub Bst 131 b, Margerine Sst 71b, King Star Bat 31b, Comely Bst 2ib, Red Book 7st 111 b. OXFORD HACK HANDICAP, of 45 eove; six furlongs—All Serene 9st lib. Bollrock Bst 91b, Malvolia Bst 9lb, Spangle Bst 41b, Bomb Bst 31b, Subierfuge Sst lib, Warfarin 7st 131 b, Onlooker 7st 71b, Rose Blush 7s!. 71b, Royal Jack 7st 71b. HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 65 eovs; six furlongs—Kimboltou 9st, Jack Symons Bst 111 b. Majestikoff Bst 4lb, Red Cent Bst 21b, Spyglass Bat, Minuet Bst. FLYING HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; five furlongs—Znlaud 9st 91b, Golden Morn Sst 21b, .Bou Sst lib, Golden Prince Sst, Derby Day 7st 181 b, Briar Patch 7st 121 b, Nau.ioal 7st 71b, Donnata 6st 7lb, Te Aaau 6st 71b.. HACK HANDICAP, of 50 sovs; five furlongs—Wrestler Ost 181 b, All Sereno Sst 131 b, Tkestius Sst 81b, Bollrock Bst 7ib, Kimbolton Bst 31b. Bomb Bst 21b, Subterfuge 7st 131 b, Bod Shield 7gt 12lb, Warform 7st lllb, Donnata 7st 71b, • Zarita. 7st 7lb, Red Cent 7et 71b, Love Token 7st 71b, Argento 7st 71b, Tunic 7st 71b. VIEW HILL TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 60 sovs; one mile and a half— Full Cry ecr, Energy 2seo, Frank Henry 3sec, Dandy Jack' 4sec, Sweet Nut 6sec, Puwhonua Bsec, Bondong Ssec, Colo Bess Bseo. Menestra Bsec, Major Wilkes Seec, Admiral Dewey eseo, Mopey Seec, Jessie Dillon Bseo, Ribbon Maid 9seo, Lord Cecil 9sec, Idris 9sec, Bitawood lOsec, Gladful Maggie Darling lOsoo, Red Lyon lOsec, Heathcota Cliimea lOsec. ASHLEY TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 70 sovs; one mile—Master Park sor, Prince Akwood. 4sec, • Rothanic 7sec,'' First Alarm Saeo, Sweet Pet lOsec, Dorothy Dillon lOseo,- Kokemoer lOsec, Palmdale llseo, Edina llpeo, . Energy.. Usee, Neigh, Usee, Lady Moth ilsec. The following weight* have been declared for the TRIAL PLATE, of 60 sovs; five and a half furlongs—Fleetham Bst 10lb; Majestikoff Bst 51b, Winter Cherry Bst 51b,- Love Token Bst 61b, Royal Jack Bst 51b, Jack Symond Bst 61b, Tunic Sst 61b, Red Cent Sst 51b, To Anau Sst 51b, St Clit&s 83t 51b, Red Shield Bst 31b, Red Gift. Set 61b. Carol Singer 7tt 91b, Hands Off 7st Sib* Black M«rk 7*t Slh,

Minuet 7st 9lb, Money Musk 7rt 9lb, N—.tical ft alb, Bed Poll 7st 9lb, and Missouri "si 91b. . r; - -'" "" '•■-

GORE RACING CLUB, [Pes Press Association-.] • INVERCARGIIiL, October 18. The following acceptances have, been received:— ~,'"..■ DISTRICT HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sow; six furlongs—St Hilary 9st 71b, Kauwhero Bst 12ib, Country Queen Bst 51b, Gaberelunzk Bst 21b, Quanz Reef Bst 21b, Silver Step Bst, Golden Queen Bst, First Officer ,Bst, Centime er Bst, All Rain Btt, Calm* fist, Bonny Queen Sat. ■ "" •' MATAURA TROT HANDICAP, of lid soys; two miles —Cross Battery Emit, Princess Cole limit, Scottish Queen 12yds behind, Ilza 60yds, Sweet Chimes 72yds, Lady Wild 96yds, Papee'e 132yds, Dandy Chimes 1.44yd3, Harold direct 204yds, Matchljght 336yds. SPRING HANDICAP', of;210 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Fiery Cross 9st 81b, Thaddeus Bst lib, Seddel Bahr ost, Jock 7st 71b, Kilruah 7st 51b, Glensbine 7st, Bedowa 6st 101 b, Ogier Get 91b, Whipcord Ost 71b. WAIMEA HACK HANDICAP,' of 80 sovs; six furlongs—St Hilary• 9st, Borodino. Bsi 101 b, Helicon Bst 10lb, Partisan Bst 81b, Benefit Sat 71b, Triple -Entente'. Bst 61b, Erroneous Bst 2lb, Fitzosborne. Bst 2lb, Marianne Bst, Madam Butterfly Bst. Aycliffe Bst, Monymusk 7st 9lb, Rokelaine* 7st 9lb, Wingform 7st 91b, Glenton 7»t 91b, Caima-7at 91b. :' • r. ■,:-■ LABOUR DAT TROT HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; one mile and a half—Plaa.er limit, South Star limit, Barooga 12yd» behind, Minimax 12yds, Gift Chimes 18yds,.Confidence 12yds, Dolly Rogers 86yds, Breadalbane ,36yds, Princess Eugene 48yds, Princess Cole 48yds, Landmark 60yds, Flower, o* '• Turi ■ 108yds, Knapdale 108yds, Fred 108yds, Boyal George 120yds, Papeete 168yds. - ',..••.. EASTERN. STEEPLECHASE, of 125 sovs; two miles and three^uarters—Wellwood lOs't 131 b, Peerless 10st 121 b, GlenthorpelOst 71b, Silver Spire lOst 21b, , Turehana lOst 2U7, Cannio Hughie 9st 71b,. Zarkoma i 9st, 71b, Robin Ost .7lb. FLYING HANDICAP, of 130 sevs; sit furlongs— Samisen 9st 21b, Kilboyne Set 121 b, •Mul iplication€st 121 b, ehire Bst 71b, Pa!amonßst 21b.- Sit, Malt-7et 51b, Multoe- 7at,. Lady <Tjtnt 6st ,121 b, Miss Finland 6st-71b. " ' *■ ' ■ ■; .■"/.[-". CHARLTON HANDICAP, : of 130 sovs; seven furlongs—Mars a 9st slb, Daytime "9st-, Hardshot 7st. 131 b, Glendower 7Bt-121b t Bonsign 7st 101 b, Sir Malt 7et 10lb, Leaping Burn 7st ,101 b, Lion 7st. 101b,.-. Placid-,.J7»t-?''7lb, ! Glenspcmse 7»t 41b, Achilleui 7st 31k ,