SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17788, 13 May 1918, Page 8

SPORTING.

NEWS AND NOTES. A strong contingent of Christchurchtrained horses went south last week for the winter meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting Club, winch was hold on Saturday, but they did not faro so well as usual, the only winners being Billy Parole and Pitaroa, the latter owned in the North Island. A feature of the day’s racing was tho success of horses from South Otago and’Southland. Koraki started off well fof tho southerners by winning the Amateur Handicap; Dora Derby won tho next event, the Innovation Handicap ;• Silver Shoo was first and Nihilist second in the Beach Handicap; while in the Domain Handicap. they filled all the places with Boyal Step, Eros and South Star. In the St Clair Handicap, tho twomile harness race for unhoppled trotters, at the Forbury Park meeting on Saturday, tho Dunedin-owned horse. Royal Rothschild, finished third, aftei galloping a good part of the journey. After tho race tho Judicial Committee discussed the performance and decided to distance Royal ' Rothschild for galloping, awarding third place to Patard. D. 0. Jones, the trainer ,of Royal Rothschild, who also rode him, was suspended from riding and driving till the end of tho season.

Among the competitors at the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday was the imported horse El Carbine. Ho came from America a few years ago with a big reputation, which he failed to live up to in.his early efforts in tho Dominion, owing- to faulty gait. For some time past lie has 1 been in Dunedin, under the care of G. Grant, and in Saturday’s race, his first for eighteen months, ho trotted in very satisfactory style, showing that there was still a possibility of reproducing the pace TlO was credited with when purchased at a high figure in America.

There was very little work of interest at Riccarton on Saturday, most of the horses who were racing lit Ashburton on Thursday having an easy time. A few representatives from local stables claim engagements at the North Otago meeting, and they will provide the eliief interest during tho next week or so.

Kirkby has arrived at Riccarton from tho North Island, and T. IT. Gillett will get him ready to carry Captain J. S. Barrett’s colours in cross country events at the winter meetings. A. M’Anlny will shortly tako in hand an. Australian bred yearling, purchased for Mr A. W. Rutherford bv M. Hobbs, at the Sydney yearling sales. He is a chestnut colt by Flavus—Many Colours by Medallion—Blue and Gold, by Grand Flaneur. The colt is a brother to Flaxen, who was tfie best tliree-year-old of his season in Queensland, where ho won classic and weight-for-age honours, while later in his career lie also won races in New South Wales. T. 11. GJlett has taken Achilledes and Rosevear to the Marlborough Racing Club’s meeting, where War Tax and Xanthos, who have been at Ricenrfor some time, will also be racing this week.

Though Bore lias not* done much jumping lately, his clieht lameness has not interfered with his work on the tiacks and he has been responsible for 1 some very attractive gallops. Ho is a bold fencer, who has taken naturally to the big obstacles, and lie looks like playing a prominent part in any crosscountry events he mav contest during his trip to the North Island. A good deal of misapprehension exists with reference to the incident which occurred in the New Zealand Trotting Derby, and which resulted in J. Bryce being suspended for the remainder of tho day for interfering with Cole Nut. It was stated at the time that, in ad-

dition to the suspension of Bryce, the horses from, his stable were debarred from fulfilling their later engagements at the meeting. This was not quite the effect of the decision. The Judicial Committee certainly intended that Zaja, racing in Bryce’s own interests, should forfeit her engagement, but .the resolution did not apply to the other horses from his stable, these being Untwood Junior in the Autumn Handicap, General Wilkes and Moorland in the Brooklyn Handicap, and General Wilkes and Beckon in the Final Handicap. Bryce was himself responsible for tho withdrawal of this lot, as lie scratched them when the decision of the Judicial Committee was communicated to him.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB

[Per Press Association.]

DUNEDIN, May 11

Tho Forbury Park Trotting Club's meeting was held to-day. Tho weather was fine; but tho course was very heavy, from tho effects of rain on fhe previous day. Thu totalisator investments were £22,928, compared with £17,1-16 ins on the corresponding day last year, the second day of a two day’s meeting. Tho following Rro tho details of tho racing; AMATEUR HANDICAP (in saddle), of .100 sovs; ono mile and a half—4 Koraki, GOyds behind, 1; 2 Rankin, scr, 2; 1 Beeswing, 60yds behind, 3. !) Trugela scr, 11 Master Abdallah scr, 6 Wehinga. scr, 12 Bottydalo scr, 10 Marvin Child scr, 13 Miss-Malvern scr, 12 Perthotta scr, 14 Major Tavior 24yds bohind, 8 Livingsfono GOyds, 7 AVaihemo 84yds, 3 Special Ribbon 108yds, Parkfield 140yds and Craibwood 180yds (coupled) also started. Won 1 by eight lengths. Time—-imili 1 l-osec.'

INNOVATION HANDICAP (in harness), of 140 sovs; one milo and a half—l Dora Derby, 86yds behind, 1; 3 Ouimenl, 24yds behind, 2; 12 Janet' Wilkes, 72yds behind, 3. It Brightchild scr, 5 Kothcliff ecr, 15 Lucky Boy scr, 17 Child Heiress scr, 11 Malice scr, 10 Pet Child scr, 13 John Redmond 24yds behind, 8 Kapu-ka Lass 24yds, 0 Calliope 24yds, 3 Princo Burlington 21yds, 1 Royal Hope 2-lyds 2 Anna 36yds, 7 Sasliwood 48yds, and 16 Matty's Boy 81yds also started.’ Won by four lengths. Time—4min osec. BEACH HANDICAP (in saddle), of ISO sovs; two miles—6 Silver Shoe, 36yds behind, 1; 1 Nihilist, 72yds behind, 2; 3 Beewood scr, 3. 7 George M. Junior scr, 4 Little George 4Syds behind, 5 Shanghai 12yds, 2 .Lord Roso 24yds, 8 Tho Sprinter 132yds also t started. Won by three longths. Time—.imin 4sec. .

WINTER OATS HANDICAP (in harness), of 40 sovb j two miles—2 JDiuispoy, * s6ycis buhind, 1; p Harold Junr., 36vds behind, 2; 1 Nancy Stair, 24yds behind, 3. 4 Ifamitiairi scr, 6 Acusbla Machree scr, 11 Heclorata scr, 10 Sympathy 12vds behind, 3 Pax 12yds and Trix Pointer 36yds (coupled), 7 Strategy 12yds, 8 Rorke’s Drift 12yds, 5 Joan of Are 12yds, 14 Dillon Maid 2iyds, 13 Huon Patch 36yds, and 12 Stanley’s Child 72yds also started. Won by four lengths. Time—Srnin 10 2-ssoc.

DOMINION HANDICAP (in saddle), of 140 sovs; two miles—l lfoyal Step, scr, 1; 6 South Star, 60yds behind. 1; 9 Eros,' 36yds behind, 3. 3 Socialist scr, 4 Gold Queen ecr, 7 Flower o’ Turi 21yds behind, 8 Scenery 36yds, 6 Maud Wilkes 48yds. 10 Silver Patch 48yds, 11 Dandy Chimes 48yds, 2 Bergan 72yds and 12 Mammon 84yds also started. Won by four lengths. Time—smin lOsoc.

ST CLAIR HANDICAP (in harness), of 180 sovs; two miles —1 Billy Parole, 96yds behind, 1; 10 Pnrkflelcl, 48yds behind, 2; 13 Patard, 48yds behind, 3. 7 Beeswing scr, 8 Sunrise scr, 11 Royal Rtothschild scr, 3 Solace scr, 6 Wonderland scr. 6 R.ubican 24yds behind, 4 Reta Peter 36yds behind, 14 Maungatui 48yds, 8 Mavfield 48yds, 2 Succory 72yds, ,9 Craibwood 108vds, 1.2 El Carbine 163yds also started. Won .by a length and a half. Time—omin 19seo. JEFFS MEMORIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; one mile and a quarter— I Pitaroa,, 21yds behind, 1; 2 Ramitiairi, scr, 2; 4 Admiral Hal, 12yds behind, 3. 8 Hec.torat.a scr, •' 7 Pax 12yds behind, 10 Rerke's Drift 12yds, 3 Bank Note 12yds, 5 Brown’s Nugget 24yds, 11 Dillon Maid 24yds, 6 Harold Junior 36yds and 9 Irvar 3Gyds alpo started; Won by a neck. Time—3 Jilin 4sec. FLYING HANDICAP (in saddle) of 160 eovs; one mile—-10 S.rategy, 24yds’ b.hind. 1; 7 Molly M'Kinny, scr. 2: 8 Glarleye, scr, 3. II Radiant Morn ecr, 6 Quadroon scr. 5 Homeland scr, 12 Masterpiece scr, 2 Bill Brown 12yds behind, 3 Celtic 12yds and Huon Patch 72yds (coupled), 9 M’Connichio

24yds, 1 Acusbla Machree 24yds and 4 Silver Quick 36yds also started. Won by eight lengths. Time—2min 19 4-ssec.

NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CLUB

* [From Our Correspondent.] WELLINGTON, May 11,

The following handicaps have besn declared for the .North Otago Jockey Club’s winter meeting: EMPIRE HURDLE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; one mile and a half—Naupata list 9ib, Jeannot list, Clb, Vascular lOst Blb, Seddel Bahr 10st Blb, Magdala lOst 41b, Turehaua 9st 131 b, Speetual 9et 9lb, Silver Shield 9st 21b, Golden Prince 9st 2lb, St Cletus 9st, Lady Rupee 9st, Baritone 9st, OAMAEIT CUP, of 260 eovs: one mile— Rorke’s Drift Opt 9lb, Daytime Bst 91b, i>atth Eve Sst Clb Mohawk Bst 4lb, Marsa Bst 3lb, ICilboyne Bst 31b, Golden King Bst 3lb. Seddel Bahr 7st 13lb, Thaddeus 7st 131 b, Majestikoff 7st 101 b, Trcmona 7st 71b, Kilbrogan 7st 6lb, Spangle 7st, Thames 7st, Borodino 7st.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 100 sovs: five furlongs—Mortham 9st 9lb, Michaela 9at 51b, Multiplication 9st 3lb, Robert Bell Sst 131 b, Helicon 9st 2lb, Golden Prince 7st 121 b Charlev 7st'lllb. Spectnal 7st 81b, Radial 7st 71b, Matty Tat 61b, Ardmore 7st 61b, Pyjnma 7st s!b, Furling 7st s!b, Hornbeam 7st 21b, Bomb 7st, Jingo Ist.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; five furlongs— Linden 9st. Missouri Bst 12lb, ■Bellrock Sst lllb, Loveaick Sst 81b, Radial Bst 71b Leaping Burn Bst 3lb, Bud Bivor 7st 9lb, Zepblaud 7st 81b, Belgian King 7st Clb, All Pink 7st 51b, Jingo 7st_ 31b, Nautical 7st 2!b, Bon Rain 7st, Rod Eagle 7st Kil’encv 7ft, Ogco More 7st, Adjustment 7st, SWburn Ist, Tcrrafcldt, 7st.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six-furlongs—Mohawk 9st 9lb. Michaela 9st u’b Daytime Sst 13lb, Tremcna Bst 13lb, Robert "Bell Sst Sib, Golden King Sal 61b. White King Bst 2lb, Helicon 7st 131 b, Charley 7st 71b, Speclual 7st Sib. Hot ..Air 7st 3!b Matty 7ft 2lb, Pyjama 7st, Hornbeam 7st. Furling 7st. FERNBROOK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; one milo and a quarter—Thames 9st; Glenshin" Sst 81b, Missouri Bst Gib, Night Alarm Sst lib, Bonsign 7st 11 lb, Polonius 7st lllb, Bomb 7st 10lb, Moneymaker 7st 9lb, John Reilly 7st 81b, War Dawk 7sfc 71b, General Potain 7ft Gib, Zephlnnd 7st 31b, Lady Rupee 7st Gib, Vociferate. 7st 61b. Acceptances for the above events and entries for the Trial Plato will close on Thursday, May 16, at !) a.m. SOUTH WAIRARAPA TROTTING CLUB. , The following nominations have been received for tho South AYairarnpa Trotting Club’s meeting: TRIAL HANDICAP, of 40 sovs; ono mile — Hnuruia, Peter M’Millan, Comedy Chief, Bliss, Highwood, Proceed, Ambush, Kingi F.ruha, Abbey, Elmo Junior, King Colo Junior, Norland, Dusky Dillon, Shannagolden, Gideon .Dillon, Little Jewel, Rejoice, Edna AVilkos, Plain Roso, Othello, Neil Gow, Pearl Dillon, Lyall Bay and Skybolo. LADIES’ BRACELET, of 50 sovs; one mile and a half—Pete/ SFMillan, Glenidol, Nativo Child, Highwood, Bobalink, A'ictor Chief, The Bann, King Rufus, Elmo Junior, AA r oo Bell, Peter Bell, AA’ar Lord, Scottish Chief, King Cole Juniof, High Admiral, Sunny Chimes, Tofua, Rejoice, George Akwood, The AVeaver, ABmalia, Relief, Robert Franz, Lady Foster, Ebony and Comedy Chief. GREYTOWN TROTTING CUP, of 150 sovs; two miles—-Reindeer, Goodrich, Hal Junior, Quinneto, Sweet Memory, Cottage Bell, AA’eo Bell, Volo, Wild Lass, George Akwood, Plain Roso, Warlock, Rowamii, Monsoon; Raeburn and Gold Queen. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, of 50 sovs; ono mile—Hnurma, Glenidol, Goodrich, , Bliss, Rexcordium, Bobalink, Gold Bow, AgesDmos, ■ Proceed, Ambush, Eagle Abbey, Elmo Junior, AVar.Lord, Zita, High Admiral, Slianuagolden, Little' Jewel, Hayseed, Tofua, Im-ia, Lady Sutton, Lyall 'Bay and Galvanita. n tamahau mahupuku MEMORIAL HAADICAI, of 85 sovs; two miles —Peter M’Millan, Victor Chief, Sweet Memory, Doc, Loch Lomond, Taumata,, Councillor, M'argoutu, Peter Bell, Plunder, Norland, Cue, Gideon Dillon, Lady Bird, Bill Honlt, Relief, Ebony. Monsoon and Othello. KEMPTON PARK HANDICAP, of 70 ’ ,° nc T lo .-,? nd a half—Reindeer, Goodr rich, Comedy Chief, Quinnete, Rexcordium, The Bann, Cottage Bell, King Cole Junior, Aolo, rim AVijkm, AYarlock, The Weaver, In via, Rowanm, Raeburn, Gold Queen ana Gulvrtinta,

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; one mile—Hauruia, Glenidol, Native Child, Goodrich, Bliss, Rexcordium, Bobaliuk, Victor Chief, Gold Bowl, Agepemos, Proceed, Kingi Eruha, Eagle Abbey, Elmo Junior, War Lord, Zita, Dujky Dillon, Shannagolden, Sunny Chimes, Little Jowel, Hayseed, Wild Lass, Rejoice, George Akwood, Invia, Lady Sutton, Vimalia, Raeburn, Lyall Bay, Gold Queen, Skybolo and Lady Poster.