SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18066, 5 April 1919, Page 11

SPORTING.

NEWS AND NOTES The response _ ma-do by owners last night was sufficiently liberal to justify the belief that tho Autumn meeting of tho Canterbury Jockey Club wil’ produce some excellent sport. Sc far as the principal events are concerned, tho prospects are particularly bright. Some good horses have dropped out of the two big handicaps, but few of the defections caused muoh surprise, thojte still holdiug their gronna including practically all the early fancies. A specially plea-sing feature 01 the acceptance lists is that tho horses a.re drawn from all parts of the Dominion. Tile North Island claims eight representatives in the Great Easter and six in the Great Autumn, Canterbury stables claim sevon and five respectively, while Otago and Southland owners have four m the seven-furlongs race and three in the mile and a 'half. With the horses drawn from 6uch a wide area, there should ho plenty of interest in both events. Sasnnof. Gay Lad and Bon Spec are tho most popular selections at present for tho Great Easter Handicap, while Glendower is the ruling favourite for the Great Autumn Handicap. The opinion lms been expressed in more than one quarter lately that with Surveyor -standing in tho wav the Canterbury Jockey Club was not likely to secure a big field for this season’s Champagne Stakes. It, seems probable, however, that the Yaldliurst crack will encounter fair opposition ou Easter Monday. Miss Mimio and Royal Stag are progressing well iu their training at Ricoarton, and though Surveyor appears to hold them safe, tho better of the pair should give him a decent race. Rossini, a brother to Soldiers Chorus, Tnnnhauser and Cherubini, lias not raced yet, and interest in him will be aroused chiefly bv his prospects in the future. Hetaua lias some good performances to his credit lately .and Warplane shaped well, enough, in tho spring to suggest great possibilities, which he has failed to realise up till now. Sunnrb is a winner in moderate company, and he is a gelding who should bo capable of much improvement- The best of tho two-year-olds also figure in the Challenge Stakes, in which Gloaming will serve to thoroughly test their merits. Some of the minor events at the Autumn meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club have attracted decent nominations, but there are others that have a. very disappointing appearance. Tho hurdle races nave filled quite up to expectations but the fioldß in tho Autumn Plate, Sockburn Handicap and Courtenay Welter Handicap, on the first day will bo small, while some of the. races on tho second dav may. be expected to dwindle down. The visiting division is fairly well represented in most of the events, however, and if the outsiders put in an appearance they will ensnro plenty of interest in tho sport. Work on tho Greymouth Trotting Club’s ground is going on rapidly, and it is now almost certain the new course and appointments will be ready for the club’s meeting in October. During the war tho work was carried on by the caretaker and his staff, and fair progress was made under the supervision of tho committee. Now it is understood tho architect for the alternations ha 3 a largo staff at work, and everything is moving along at top speed. Marching Order, who waa successful at the Southland Racine: Club’s meeting last week, is the first of the progeny of Soldiers’ Chorus to win a race. Affectation, the winner of the Hawke’s Bay Stakes this week, is a two-year-old colt by lulbroney from tho imported mare Simper. Ho showed promise in tho spring, and though he fniled to win a race until midsummer, he haa now credited his owner with four decent stakes. His win at Hastings appears to have been accomplished in very attractive stylo, and lie may have to he reckoned with In important events for which two-year-olds are eligible later in the season.

Hetaua, who won tho Nursery Handicap at Hastings on Wednesday and ran third on the following day in the Hawke’s Bay Stakes, has been one of tho best two-year-old performers of the present season, haring won four times, besides being placed iu four other races. Ho is by Demosthenes from Fairy Gold, a sister to Gold Grest, by Gold Reef—Nymph. Lingerie and Impediment, two members of the team whioh J, Cameron took to Melbourne early in tho season, were backed heavily at Mentone last month, but both of them let their admirers down badly, Impediment finishing last in a field of four. RACING APPEAL. [Per Press Association.] HAMILTON, April 4. Tlie Hamilton Racing Club’s committee lias unanimously decided to appeal to the Racing Conference against the decision of the Auckland District Committee in removing the disqualification imposed by the Judicial Committee of the club on E. W. Alison, jun., under Part XXXIII., Rule 1, Clause H, of the Rules of Racing. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. [Per Press Association.] AUCKLAND, April 4. Kiljnoon, Almoner and Sundance have been scratched for all engagements at the, Auckland Racing Club’s autumn meeting.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. Tho following aocoptanoca, forfeits and nominations have been received for the Canterbury Jockev Club’s autumn meeting:— GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, of 1500 sot* Seven furlongs. st. lb. *t.'lb.

Tigritiya . .77 Braid . ,67 GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1500 bovb. One mile and a half.

CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 1000 sots. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr G. L. Stead’s ch o Surveyor, by Nassau —Pedometer Executors Into W. J. Douglas's blk 0 Hetaua, by Demosthenes—Fairy Gold 1 Mr G. D. Greenwood's b o-Jtossini, by Mar-tian-Grand Opera Sir G. Clifford’s br 0 Royal Stag, by, Autumn us—Kirriemuir Sir G. Clifford’s b f Mias Mimic, by Swiau J haa-—Counterfeit Mr V. L. Rutledge’s br g Heather Sprig, by Heather Mixture—La Sabine Mr H. E. Troutbcck’s br g Night Time, by Merry Moment—Noctorum Mr ,T. B. Reid’s br g Sunart, by Sonny Lake —Latchet Mr C. Grierson’s oh f Lady Una, byEudorua —Marcobelle ' Mr C. Grierson’s ch c Sandy Macdonald, by Earlston—Hair Net Mr E. Short’s ch g Bitho'.ia, by Demosthenes—Rangieo Mr E. Short's ch g Olynthtw, by Demos-i tbenes—Etona Mr .T. Goring Johnston’* b o Warplane, by Martian—Adelicte Suojeet to horses struck out by telegram but not yet confirmed. YWENTY-SEIVENTH CHALLENGE STAKES, of 1000 boys. For two-year-olds and upwards. Sevon furlongs. Mr G. L. Stead’s ch o Surveyor, by Nassau —Pedometer, 2vrs Sir G. Clifford’s br 0 Royal Stag, by Autumnus—Kirriemuir, 2yrs Sir G. Clifford’s b f Miss Mimio, by S&nqtH bar— Counterfeit, 2yrs Mr G. D. Greenwood's b g Gloaming, by Tlie Welkin —Light, 3yrs Mr G. F. Hard’s b g Orcesns, by Royal Fusilier—Aurarius, aged Mr E. .Short’s h g Demos, by Demosthenes —Jeanne d’Arc, 3yrs Mir E. Short’s ch r- Bitholia, by Demosthona3—Hanyteo, 2yxs Mr E. Short’s br g Parorangli by Demosthenes—Pelliclo, 2yrs Mr F. S. Easton’s hr f Moutoa Ivanova, by l Martian—Ukraine, Svrs Mr J. B. 'Reid’3 hr g Sunart, by Sunny Lake —Latchet 4 2yrs Mr H. O. Barnett’s b c Kawhin, by Birkenhead—Turepo, 3yrs Mr J. Goring Johnston’s b o Warplane,, by Martian—Adelicia, syrs Mr W. L. Rutledge’s br g Heather Sprig, by Heather Mixture—La Sabine, 2rr* Mr H. E. Troutbcck’s br Sight Time, by Merry Moment—Noctorum, 2yra Mr R. Laurent’e blk p Passin’ Through, by Guianfortc—lseult, 2vrs Mr C. Grierson’s c h f Lady Una, by Eudoxus —Marcobelle, 2yrs Mr C. Grierson’s cli c Sandy Macdonald, bv Earlston—Hair Not, 2vrs Subject to horses struck out by telegram but not yet confirmed. KILDARE HURDLE HANDICAP, of 050 cos’s; two miles—Ore Ore, Euripos, Vascular Calrna, Don Francisco. Naupata, Jeannot and Art. AUTUMN PLATE, of SOO aovsi five fur—Bondage, Sir Fanciful. Hurry Up, Indue, Kilbarry, Fabisoo, Greekson and Sacramento. RLSSLEY PLATE, of 800 eevs: five furlongs—Pinkie, Nightraider, Steenholm, Nursing Sister, Neglige, Silent King, Rossini, Valencia, Jewish Maid, Kilgour, Sunlit, Flight Commander. Some Kid and Tortrix. SOCKBURN HANDICAP, of 800 eovs; one mile and a quarter—Almoner. Claverhouso. John Barleycorn, Adjutant, Heather.cote, Eleus, Rose Pink, Vagabond and Glendower. GIMCRACK HANDICAP, of 200 sov« ; she furlongs—Post Haste. Charley. Sir Fanciful, Naughty Queen, Eight Bells, Indus, Larissa, Missouri, Kilbarry. Fabisco, The Sapper, Jingo, Tantalus. Braid, Bonsign, Greekson, Nautical, All Serene, Immense, The Finn, Harlequin and Cerberus. COURTENAY WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 bovs otto mile.—Claverhouse, John Barleycorn. Bondage. Gamecock, Moorabbe, King of the Valley, Wardancer, Achilledes. Tip Up and Sisyphus. PEERS WICK. HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 eovs: one mile and three-quarters—Oro Ore, Euripos, Vascular, Kimbolton, Calma, Vasconia, Don Francieoo. Achilledes, Naupata, Tho Einn, Jonrinot, Paramata and Art. AUTUMN NURSERY HANDICAP, of 400 eovs; six furlongs—Surveyor, Miss Mimic, .Royal Stag, Nightraider, Steepholm, Warpiano, Nursing Sister. Neglige, Silent King, Sundance, Rossini, Valencia, Jewish Maid, Sunart, Kilpour,, Sunlit. Flight Commander and Some Kid. YALDHURST WELTER HANDICAP, of 250 eovs; seven furlongs—Claverhouse, Charley, Sir Fanciful, Hurry Up, Indus, Larissa, Kilbrogan„ Gamecock, Moorabbe, Kilbarry, King of tho Valley. Zuland, Wardancor. Jingo, Tip Up, Braid, Subterfuge, Belair, Hiero, Greekson and Sacramento. ADDINGTON HANDICAP, of 200 eovs; one mile—Bondage. Sir Fanciful, Eight. Bells, Indus, Missouri. Fabisco, Tunic, Greekson, Nautical, All Serene, Sacramento, Tho Finn, Sisyphus, Harlequin, The Sapper and Cerberus. TEMPLETON HANDICAP, of 400 soya; six furlongs—Melee. Post Haste, Lionskin, Nvstad, Gay Rad. Kilbrogan, Moorabbe. Tigritiya, Trentham Rose, Jingo, Recorder, Braid, Belair, Bon Spec, Old Gold and Kilboyne. FINAL HANDICAP, of 400 eovs; one mile —Melee, Claverhouse, John Barleycorn, Adjutant, Bondage, Hoathercote, Rewi Poto. Nystad, Hurry Up, Gav Lad. Marea, Margerine, Gamecock. Moorabbe, Eleus, Tigritiya, Punka, King of tho Valley, Wardancor, Tip Up, Sacramento ajid Sisyphus. metropolitan trotting club. The following nominations hare been received for the Fobruarv meeting of the Newt Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club, which will be held on Saturday, April 26: SUMMER HANDICAP (in saddle), of ISO sovs; two miles (for unhoppled trotters, Claes 4.68 or better) —Solace, Colonel Havelocx, Mushroom, Mis 3 Lorna, James Madison, Patard, Hiroki, Craibwood, Dragoon JWruor, Treosuro Seeker, Billy Parole, Bon Eaten, To Kuiti, Haioldlandor, Koraki and Iruganini. GPREYDON HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; one mile end a quarter (class 2.66 or better)—Dean Dillon, Birdvood, Joan, of Arc, Great Britain, Pax, Silver Quick, Proudspring. Gold Girl, Looandq. -Union, Bundong, N ancy Stair, Lord Dillon, Red Prince, Gladeyo, Roike’s Drift Vice-Admiral, Sympathy, Gipsy King and Lady Teddmgton METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (in harness), Of 800 sovs; two miles (class &.30 ; or better)— Trix Pointai. Moneymaker, Willie Lincoln, Erin’s Queen, Author Dillon, John Uillon, Cathedral Chimes, M*tchhght Aghthoc, Mintson, Admiral "Wood. Alborfc Clmgr, Steel 801 l and Sungqd CASHMERE HANDICAP (in harness) of 250 sovs; two miles (for unhoppled trotters, Gass 4 48 or bctter>--H<ir«y _ Wilkes, Lady j ILtricU, Electrocute, Inyimft! Crown, wm*.

paring 'Willie, Clivo L., Lord Roanchild, Gold Boy, Red Heather, Paul Huon, Hate Peter, Gay "Wilkes, Beeswing' and Truganini. FRENCH HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; one mile anti fivo furlongs—Guynomer, Calton, Rothcliff, High Admiral, Waiteranui, Rearguard, Gold Crest., Partner* Irvingwood, Wastowood, Prince Coronado, Undersorub, General Link, Dixie Loe, Lucy Wallace, Gold Girl, Btiadong, Pleasant. Mount-, Lady Superior, Mahinga, Star Queen. Sir Garin, Huon Drift-, General Elmo and lung Karri. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP (in harness), oi 050 sore; twoAmiics (class 4.42 or better^ — Peter Mao, Dean Dillon, Quadroon, Nanty Stair, Irvar, Hoctorata, Bundura, Sir Fulham, Pax, Hannah M., Red Prince, Sasliwooa, Captain Stanley, Rorke's Drift, George Hard, Vice-Admiral and Sympathy. CRAVEN HANDICAP (in harness), of MO boys; ono milo and a quarter (class 2.00 or better) —Admiral Hal, Stockade, Moneymaker, Willie Lincoln, Pitaroa. Author Dillon, John Dillon, Harold Junior, Irvar, Chid, Tamarisk, Cora Dillon, Frank Traoey Admiral Wood, Albert Cling, Steel Bell end Trix Pointo-. ’ ’ FAREWELL HANDICAP (in raddle), of 200 f.oys; ono mile (class 2.18 ox better) — Admiral Hal, Stoc-kado, Huon Patch, Shanghai, Gehcrnl Wilkes, Cathedral Chimes, Moneymaker, Sir Fulham, Cora Dillon,_ Minteon, Ifernleigh, Lord Minio and Tamarisk. GORE RACING CLUB. [Per Press Association.] GORE, April 4. TJie Goro Racing Club concluded its autumn meeting in lino weather. _ There was a large attendance. Totalisa.tor investments amounted to £32,696 10s for seven events, and tho total for the meeting was £21,025, against £13,178 10s for a one-day meeting last year. Results: GRANDSTAND HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; seven furlongs—2 Thistlecrown, Bstl3lb, 1; 1 Mart-ifors, O&t, 2; 5 Mettle Drift, 7at 131 b, 3. Glenshine Sst 21b, Night Alarm Bst, Fitzosborne 7st 7ib and Calabuo 7st 7lb also started. Time—lmin 30 l-ssec. PROGRESSIVE TROT HANDICAP, of 150 cove; one mile and a half—Embracer, 84yds behind, 1; 2 Lenamohr, limit, 2; 9 Flower o’ Turi, 36yds behind, 3. Young Star Pointer Fcr, Mirami scr. Cross Battery 12yds behind, Elma Boy 12yds, Mariballo 36yds, Eros 48yds. Anna 43yds, Biddy Tracey 60yds and Last Vue ftiyds also started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time —Smin 37 sec. RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 800 sovs; one mile and a distance —7 Marianne, 7st 21b, 1; 1 Highwater. 7st olb, 2; 2 Royal Star, 7st lllb, 3. Rorko’s Drift 9st 121 b, E-lous Sst 13lb, Tin Soldier 7at 121 b and Thaddeus 7st 9!b also started. Won by a neck. Time—x min 66 4-osec. HOKONUI HACK HANDICAP, of 119 sovs; six furlongs—l Killiney, Sst, 1; 3 Marching Order, 6et 51b, 2: 2 Cattach, 7st 7lb, 3. Admiral Talbot 9st. 2lb, Moneymusk Bst olb, Partisan Bst 2lb, Erroneous Sat lib, Revolution Sst, Lady Knight 7st 12lb, All Rain 7st 71b and Lady Pallas 7st 7lb also started. Won by a head. Time—lmin 17sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—2 Redshire, 7st 81b, 1; 1 Kil- • bro-gan, lOst, 2: 3 Sleepy Head. 7st 41b, 3. Rokelaine 7st 131 b, Glensponso ?st 7lb, Benefit 6st 13lb also started. Won by three lengths. Time —lmin 14 3-sseo. SUBURBAN STEEPLECHASE, of 120 sovs; two miles—3 Palladio, list, 1; 4 Peary, 9st, 131 b. 2.2 Glenthorpe list 13lb and Zarkoma list 7lb also started. Onlytwo horses finished. Won by twenty lengths. Time —omin C& !2-sscc. BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; ono milo—l Burrangong, Sst lib, 1; 3 Caveiock, Bst Sib, 2; 5 Hot Air, 7st 7lb, 3. Palamon 8s 6lb and Rod Tape 7st 61b also started, Won by a nose. Time—lmin 42seo. |

Saaanof . 9 6 Gpj Lad . 7 e Menolaus 8 10 Eleua (Jo. 71b Nystad Rorko’a Drift 8 9 8 3 pan.) Melee , . 7 7 3 3 Punka . 8 2 Bon Speo . . 7 8 Kilbrosan 7 12 Marsn . , 7 3 Red Ribbon . 7 11 Robekah . , 7 2 Mnrgerino . 7 11 Lionnkin , . T 0 Rewi Poto . 7 10 Old Gold . . 8 7

»t. lb. fit. lb. Sasanof (in. 51b Cilendower . 7 12 pen) 10 1 Vagabond . 7 7 Monola.ug Rorko'o Drift . 9 0 Maraa . 7 7 8 9 Heatberooto . 7 6 Red Ribbon 8 0 Almoner . . 7 « Margcrine 8 9 EIcus (in. fib Rowi Poto 8 0 pen.) . 7 3 °unka 7 12 Rose. Pink . 7 2