SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17646, 26 November 1917, Page 8

SPORTING.

FIXTURES. December I—Forbury Park Trotting Club. December I—Feildinj Jockey Ciub. December s—Winton Trotting Club. December 5, 6—Woodvillo Jockey Club. December 6—Bay of Plonty Jockey Club. December 13—Wairarapa Racing Club. December 17—New Brighton Trotting. Club. December 17—South Canterbury Jockey Club. December 26—Ashburton Trotting Club.

NOMINATIONS. November 26—Wairarapa Racing Club. November 28—New Brighton Trotting Club. November 30—Auckland Racing Club. November 30—Manawatu Racing Club. November 30—South Canterbury . Jockey December 7—Ashburton Trotting Club.

HANDICAPS. November 28—Bay of Plenty Jockey'Club. December 3—Nov/ Brighton Trotting Club. December 7—Manawatu Racing Cud. j December 7—South Canterbury Jockey Club. December 7—Taranaki Jockey Club. December 7—Auckland Racing Club. December 18—Ashbuvton Trotting Club.

'.•'■'• ACCEPTANCES. ' November 2Sr-Woodville Jockey CTnb. November 29—Winton Trotting Glnb. November 30—Auckland Racing Club. , i December 3 Bay of Plenty Jockey. Club. December 10—Wairarapa. Racing Club. _ December 11—South Canterbury Jockey Cino. December 11—New Brighton Trotting Club. December 21—Ashburton Trotting Club. 1

FORFEITS. November 30—Auckland Racing Club. November 30y-Man»watu Racing Club,

NEWS AND NOTES. The inside of the trial grass track was open at Ricearton on Saturday. It was a trifle hard, bat provided good going, being very favourable for fast times.

Adjutant and Gamecock were worked the reverse way on Saturday, striding out over a mile and a furlong. They were not out on a time making mission, but they both moved freely. Long Range and Sir Fanciful were companions over five furlongs, also going the reverse way. It is probable that three, if not all four, will make tho trip to Auckland next month. R. J. Mason worked Thames, Lovesick, Missouri and Eleus the reverse way on Saturday, giving them useful tasks. Some of them may be nominated for the Auckland meeting, but it is bv no means certain that Mason's stable will be represented at iuat fixture.

Biplane was on the track on Saturday, ■ being' sent on the lead over a cc'aplo of steady circuits of the tan There is no intention of sending him to Auckland for the Great Northern Derby, and it is unlikely that he will race again for some time- Ho looks well, and appears to be quite sound, but his trainer is probably of opinion that he has done enough for the present; ;.'.'.

Fiery Cross was responsible for a fine gallop over a mile and a quarter ou Saturday, being accompanied over the last part by Glendower, who will be his mate on the trip to Auckland. Fiery Cross has done a lot of galloping on the tracks and in public, and lie has thriven on it, as he seems to be a better horse now than at any previous stage of his career.

Good Hope and Christopher Sly did a useful snrint over half a mile on Saturday, and Brambletyo was given steady work, while later on Sisyphus and Claverhouse were sent together over 6ix furlongs, finishing up well. "Winter Cherry moved in good style in a sprinting task on Saturday, being much too good for Thestius. Battle Eve boars an improved appearance as a result of his racing this month. He was sent over seven furlongs on Saturday, and moved in' his .beet style.

Marc Anthonv was on the track on Saturday, getting through his usual task, a couple of steady rounds on the plough. He looks big and fresh, but shows slight signs of soreness.

Bomb and Comely rattled over half a mile in good style on Saturday, finishing strongly. Harlequin was staying on well at the end of a smart mile on Saturday, and he may pick up a race during the holidays. He was accompanied over the last six furlongs by Eunpos, who has been a bit of a disappointment since his auspicious start at the Grand National meeting. . when he won a double in good style. The Menschikoff and Vasco three-year-olds in F. Holmes's stable were .sprinted on Saturday and then had a turn in the jumping ring. They show some aptitude for jumping and should develop into useful hurdlers. Kilrea was given a half-mile sprint on Saturday. She registered fair time but did not appeal- to move with much determination.

Achilleus and Gallupin were com. panions in a useful gallop on Saturday and they should pay their way dining the holidays.

Majestikoff moved in her style over six furlongs on Saturday, Kilalla going with her tho 'last part. Majosbikoff has built up a lot lately, while Kilalla appears to have benefited by fter recent rest.

Partisan rattled over five furlongs in brilliant stylo on Saturday. The Glenapp mare is a great galloper on the traces and if she would ran as well in. public sho would win lots of races.'

King Star, who looks well, got through a useful mile gallop in Saturday. He will probably do the southern meetings during the holidays and he should pay his way on the trip.

F. D. Jones had boxes engaged at Ellerslie for five of his team but they will not make the trip north. Instead,. Jones will take about half a dozen horses south for the Dunedin and North Otago meetings, after doing the South Canterbury fixture with a slightly smaller contingent.

Wrestler pulled up showing slight signs of lameness after a gallop last Tuesday, and he has been on the easy list since then. He appears to be nearly, right again, and he will probably resume work this week. If there is no recurrence of the trouble he may be included in the team to represent Sir

George Clifford at the Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting.

Masterstroke and a three-year-old by Antagonist—Bountiful are expected to join F., I>- Jones's team shortly, and will be got ready to carry Mr H. A. Knight's colours later in the season.

The two-year-old filly Afterglow (Demosthenes —Sunglow) and the colts Molyneux (Danube —Perle d'Or) and Wharfee (Danube—Miss Mischief) are among tho toa.ni which R. J. Mason has out each morning. The two Danube colts have only recently .been broken in. Mr H. A. Knight has a couple of promising colt foals, both by Boniform at his stud at Racecourse Hill. One of them is from Madrid, by Vasco— Flame, and the other from Big Blast, by Quarryman—Brave Heart.

Ldskeard, for whom Mr A- Boyle paid 40 guineas at the sale of the late Hon J. ,D. Ormond's horses last week, is a slx-vear-old golding by Birkenhead— Enna, by The Officer—Enid. _ He has done no racing, but he is a big fellow, who may t*urn out useful over obstacles provided he stands training. -Belair attracted considerable attention at' the sale of the late Hon J. D. Ormond's horses last week, and it was only after some keen competition that she was knocked down to the Riccarton trainer. J. M'Combe, for 520 guineas. She is a shapely three-year-old fillv by Hymettus—Enyo, by Birkenhead—Eon, by Medallion—Enid, by Apremont—ldalia, and in addition to good looks and a winning pedigree, she has the reputation of being a speedy galloper, though she has not been seriously tried in public, as she started only once last season.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. [Per Press Association.] AUCKLAND, November 24. Tho Takapuna Jockey Club's meeting was held in beautiful "weather and with a very largo attendance. The new race track was used for tho first time and •was in good order. The totalißator investments were £88,920. The following are the details of the racing:—

MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs—l Stilts, 7st 131 b (Rennie), 1; p Lady Energy, 7st, 2; 2 Pre-eminent. 7st 131 b, 3. 3 Step 7st 131 b, -4 Bluo Crose 7st. 9 John Bunny 7st, 7 Carmen Sylva 7st, 10 Whitford Belle 7st, 6 Lady Bruce Tat and 8 Daneeuso Tat also started. Won by three lengths. Time—lmin 30 4-ssec;

BOROUCH HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; five furlongs—l IRing Lupin, Tst 101 b (Gray), 1; 2 Lightning, Bst Blb, 2; 6 Colonnade, 6st Tib, 3. 4 Carlysian Bst 13lb, 9 Tatterley Bst Blb, 5 Kittv Bellairs 7st Tib, 3 Rockficld Tst 31b, 8 Bellacity 6st 121 b, T Lady Paula Gst 12lb, 12 Demotic 6st Tib. 10 Pink Tio 6st Tib, 14 Princess Bee Cat 7lb, 15 Pftteonga, Gst Tib, 17 Juanna Ost Tib, 13 Coleraino Gst 71b, 11 Backfire Est 71b and .16 Erinagh 6st 7lb also started. Won by half a length. Time—lmin 2£soc. Juanna end Demotic lost their riders.

PONUI HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; one milo and a half—4 Silver Lupin, 9st 91b (Preston), 1; 2 Ditto, 9st 9'b, 2; 8 Sportful, Ost, 3. 1 Plenipotent 9st 81b, 8 Carbiness 9st slb, 5 Danoaator 9st 51b, 9 Hoehoe Ost, 7 Peneton Ost, 6 Joss 9st and 10 Theresa Ost also. started. Won by o length. Time—2min 6s*c. ST ANDREW'S HANDICAP, of .400 sovs; one mile'two furlongs and a half—l Unole* Ned, Tst 181 b (Gray), 1; 2 Colonel Soult, Bst Gib, 2; 4 Sir Ralph, Tst Olb, 3. 3 Rebel Tst Tib, T British Arch Gst 111 b, 6 Cynic Gst 91b. 5 Hythread 6st 91b, 13 Bowler Gst Tib, 8 Gold Fran Gst Tib, 12 Empire Gst 7lb, 10 Thrace Gst Tib, 14 Royal Rufus Gat Tib, 0 Signo Gst Tib end 11 Pendoon 6at Tib also atartod. Won easily by half a length. Time —2min 14 1-Ssec.

CAMBRIA HANDICAP, or 200 sovs; five furlongs—l Shining Light, Bst 21b (M'Flyiin), 1; 8 Kilbeggan Tst 101 b and Aircraft Tat 51b dead heat 2.2 Miss Elliee 7st 101 b, 6 Ring Abbey Tst IMb, 11 Brodrick Tst Tib. 7 Wißh Wynne Tst slb, 4 Demoiselle Tat 51b, 5 Prim' cipal Lady Tst olb, 8 Tho Broke Tst 4lb and 10 Mary Bruce 7st 21b also started. Won by a neck. : Time—lmin 3 4-Ssec, MELROSE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—2 Lord-Kcnilworth, Tst 12lb (R. Reed), 1; 1 Lough Ennell, 0«t 3lb, 2; 2 Revonuo, 6st 121 b (coupled with Lord Kenilvortfc), 3. 5 All Talk Ost, T Melkmio Bst slb, 6 Step Tst 121 b, 13 Gluepot Tst 101 b, 4 Campaign Tat 61b, 8 Woody Glen Tst 61b, It Kill Laval Gst 121 b, 10 Piupiu 6st 121 b, 3 Gold Kip Gat 121 b, 15 Monotonia Gst 19lb, 12 Singular 6st 121 b, 16 Araluen 6st 12lb, 9 Billy Wiggs-Gst 121 b, 17 Grand Total 6st 121 b, 11 Monotour Gst 12lb and 18 Glen Crispen Gat 121 b also started. Won by two lengths. Time—lmin IGsec. • .', TIRI HURDLE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; o'ne milo " and three^quajtoijs—4 Con, Ost (Nesbit),l; 3 Glohd&lough, 9st 71b. 2; 1 Takanini, lOst lib, 3. *7 Marconi list 3lb. 6 Te Onga 103 t 10lb, 2 Gluetanus lOst lib, 5 Spalperion Ost 3lb, 8. Belt 9at end 9 Dunrobin Ost also started. Won by two lengths. Time —3min 1G 2-ssec. Dunrobin fell.

CHELTENHAM HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—3 Lightning, Bst 21b (Goldfinch), 1; 6 Housewife, Bst 2lb, 2; 11 Kitty Bellairs, 7et 31b, 3. 1 Carlysian Bst' Olb. 5 Polydaraon 6st slb, 7 MunsterTst lllb, 2 Wiaiuta 7st 81b, 10 Colonnade Gst Olb, 9 Torotoro 6st 81b, 13 Toki Gat Tib, 1-1 Arran Gst 71b, 8 Lady Gfen 6st Tib, 4 Mossman 6st 7lb and 12 Soultane 6st 7lb also started. Won by half a length. Time—lmin 16sec. /'

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB

[Per Pbjss Association.]

DUNEDIN, November 25. The following' acceptances have been received for tho Forbury Park Trotting Club's meeting:— AMATEUR HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 sops; one mile and.a half—Midine scr. Miss Malvern scr, Peter Ham ser, Bettydale ecr, Jammie acr, Prince Bill scr, Child Haidee scr, Trugela scr, Pearlwood scr, Shrapnel scr, Gracie D. scr, Pcrthota ecr, St Quentin scr, Waihemo scr, Karaki scr, Precision ser, Roy Irving scr, Ururua scr, Lettydale 12yds bhd, Bendigo Direct 12yds bhd, Inchcapo Bell 36yds bhd, Major Taylor 3Gyds bhd, patard D6yds bhd. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in harness), of 140 sovs; one mile and a half—Mavis scr, Granny Fran scr, Botty Blue scr, Wild Cherry scr, Flossie Dillon scr, Evening Chimes scr, Pet Child 12yds behind, Gallantry 12vds bhd, President Wilson 12yds bhd, Child Heiress 12vds bhd, Dimness 12yds bhd, Dillon Direct 12yds bhd, Guynemer 12yds bhd, Puwhenua 12yd3 bhd.

SPRING HANDICAP (in saddle), of 175 sovs; two miles—Odd Socks scr, King Chimes 24yds bhd, Silver Shoe 60yds bhd, Stormy Way 84yds bhd, Caretta 96yds bhd. Pronuso 108yds bhd, Wood Drift 120yds bhd, FORBURY CUP HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 eovs; two mile*—Bridgewood scr, Pit Aroa scr, Pax scr, nuia Grey 12yds bhd, Sir Fulham 24vds bhd, Lady Haldane 24yds bhd, Olive L. SGvds bhd, Quinoey Bell 86yds bhd, Captain Stanley Sfiyds bhd, Dun Spcy GOvds bhd, Minlnon T'2yds bhd. DOMINION HANDICAP (in harness), of 180 sovs- two miles—Patard scr, Solace scr, Bluewood scr, James Madison 12yds bhd, Maeecy 12yds bhd, Happy. Jack 86yds bhd, Bohemian 48yds bhd, King Pirate 60yds bhd, Parkfield T2yds bhd, Commander Bell 240yds bhd, Olive L. 2T6yds bhd. ADVANCE HANDICAP (in saddle), of 130 sovs; one mile and a half-Eyening Chimes scr, Satin Boy scr, Flossie Dillon scr, Wild Cherrv scr. Mavis P cr, Forest Child 12yds bnTMy Lady 12yds bhd, Dimness 12yds bhd, Tin Bam T2yds bhd. • DASH HANDICAP (in harness), of 225 sovs; one milo tnd a Quarter-Birdwood scr, Pit Aroa scr. Trix Pointer scr, Lord RoanSuaS*. Albert Clitig ser, Pm Sir Fulham 24yds bhd Qumcey Bell SGyda bhd, Dun Spey T2yds bhd. KILDA HANDICAP (m saddle), of 100 sovs' one mile-Silver Qnick acr, Stoi-my wlv'scr Nore scr, Ethel Donna scr, King vyay scr, a p ... m ; se sCr- Baron Franz scr, 36yds bhd. ■