SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18286, 23 December 1919, Page 8

SPORTING.

NEWS AND NOTES. There was a general exodus from Riocarton yesterday. A number of trainers with horses engaged at the West Coast meetings started on their trip, while others left for the south, taking horses for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting, many of them to go on to Wyndham and Invercargill at the conclusion of the racing at Wingatui. As a result-, Riocnxton now presents a doserted appearance, and there will be very little stir on tho local trades during tho next fortnight. G. Murray Aynsley has had more than his share of bad luck with his team this ■season. A few weeks ago he was looking forward to a trip south during the holidays with six horses. Then Warlove got a poisoned leg, and though she has made a good recovery, sbo is likely to be backward after a spell of idleness. With her recovery, Wardaneor has gone amiss, and he can be written out of all engagements, while tho two-year-olds, Reproachful And Jazz are both lame. As a result, though the team for the southern tour inol'ades Warlove, Algidus, Glentanner, Reproachful and Jazz', ,the last-named pair aro not likely to be at their best. Rossini is a notable defection from the list of acoeptors for the Auckland Railway Handicap, for which Mr G. D. Greenwood’s Derby winner had ruled as favourite for some time. His stable companion, Karo, continues one of tho popular fancies for the Auckland Cup, but doubts have been raised lately as to whether she will be a competitor, the suggestion being that she may be reserved for a race over a* shorter journey. Simonides, who is the favourite for tho Auckland Railway Handicap, can claim a great record for consistency. He opened last season with two unplaced performances, after which he was eight times in tho money, wliile he has been placed on each of his six appearances this season. Thus, he has an unbroken string of fourteen races, without once being out of the money. He won four times, was second seven times, and third three times. Gloaming, Silver Link, Moorfotfl, Right and Left, Dunedin and Spanner have been entered for the Kelburn Plate and the Waterloo Stakes (now six furlongs) at the Wellington Racing Club’s summer meeting, and in tho latter event Surveyor, who has boon freely nominated for other events at the meeting, is also entered. Mr A. F. Laurie, of Gisborne, who races Bonuie Heather and Oantabile, has purchased from Mr T. H. Lowry a rising three-year-old filly by I* inland The Hague and the brood mare Trebelli, by Birkenhead—Cantatriee. Trebelli is a young more that should throw first-class stock if properly mated. Reports from Auckland state that Red Ribbon and Battle Song are lame, and both of them are regarded doubtful starters in the Auckland Oup. Present indications point to Vagabond starting favourite for the Auckland Cup, while Simonides may head the market in tho Railway Handicap. H. Gray will have th© ride in each case. / The Hurunui Turf Club has received very satisfactory acceptances for its meeting on Boxing Day, and visitors are promised a very pleasant day s outing.

ELLERSLIE NOTES. [Pita Pbesb Amocultioh.l AUCKLAND, December 22. The weather was fine but cold for training at Ellerslie this morning. Showers during the last few days left the- track in good order. All the work was done outside the course proper. Wake beat Dunedin over four furlongs in 52sec Gloaming and Rossini were together after running half a mile in 60scc. Motuihi beat Oak Abbey over seven furlongs in lmin 34 2-ssec. Moorfowl and Miss Mimic were on terms at the end of five furlonga, run in lmin 7 sec. Lucullan was going stronger than Murihiku at the end of four furlongs, run in 51 l-ssec. Snub was two lengths in front of Vagabond after a mile and a quarter, run in 2min 22sec. Dusky Eve covered a mile and five furlongs in 3min 1 4-ssec, and Blue Cross a mile and a half in 2min 48 3-ssec. Mascot, Heathercote and Melee finished in a bunch at the end of a mile and a quarter, in 2min 21sec. Karo ran a mile and a quarter, the last round in 2min 6sec. Scornful beat Trespass over five furlongs in lmin 8 2-sseo» Humbug and Right and Left together covered the same ground in lmin 8 l-6seo. Some Boy sprinted four furlongs in 52 Royal Stag and Nightraider were together at the end of six. furlongs, run in lmin 21 2-sseo. Tigritiya and Hymestra were on terms after sprinting four furlongs in 50 2-ssec. Makepeace beat Phyllona over the same ground in 51 3-sseo. Starland and Golden Crozier ran six furlongs, the last five in lmin 8 3-ssec. Affectation was going better than Rose Wreath at the end of seven furlongs, run in lmin 33 4-ssec. Mullingar beat Llansannor over the same ground in lmin 3P 2-ssec. Bonetter ran six furlongs, the last five in lmm 8 l-ssec. Gaziquo beat Multive over five furlongs in lmin 7sec. can covered four furlongs in 53sec. ° After breakfast Bitholia ran six furlongs In lmin 21 3-ssec, and Comedy Prince beat Stop over the same ground in lmin 20sec. _ Red Ribbon went twice round the tan and walked away sound. Battle Song was not worked, but his injuries

are not considered serious. . Kilmoon ran a mile on tho tan in lmin 52 4-5 sec CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. The following handicaps have been declared for the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s summer masting: FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP (in eaddlo), of 100 bo vs; ono mile Bnd a half— Marvin Chief acr, Sherry 2soo, Culverden 2acc. Maori Princess Sseo, Bon Elect 4soo, Ronseabout 4soo, Real M’Kay 4soo, Peter’s Pet 4seo, Royalwin 4soo, Woodgiovo 4sec, Terepa 4sec, Emorald Greon 4seo, Lady Esina 6soo, My Boy 6eoc, Rondalo eseo, Lady Lena Esec, Vr'hito I/upin 6scc, Rotliino ssec, Ravensworth ssec. Our Bluey sf.ee, Match fisec, Peter the First 6sec, Franzio 801 l Esec, Herepo Eseo. TEMPLETON HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 eovs; one mile and a half (class, 8.35 or better)—Emperor nor, Lord Dillon scr, Lady Tempest scr, Legacy lsoc, Imperial Crown lsoc, Gladeyo lsec, Jean Logan lseo, Lord Roanchild 2seo, Vilo 2seo, Iloymetta 2soo, Gold Queen 2sec, Dillon Eddy Bseo, Young Star Pointer 4soo, Lochnagar 4sec, Will o’ the Wisp Eseo, General Pershing Esec, Ouimet Esoo, Hutana Eseo. CHAMPION HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 Bovs. Class, 4.84 or better. Two miles. Author Dillon . *cr Agathos . . 6 ® eo Cathedral Chime* ecr Bherwood . • 6sec Admiral Wood . 2seo Don Ciosar . Bsec Cello Sydney Moneymaker . 7seo Wilkes . . Ssee Erin’B Queen « 6s®c Trix Pointer . 4aeo Mintson • 9 300 Albert Cling . sseo LYTTELTON HANDICAP (in eaddle), of 150 eovs; .two miles (class, 4.50 or betto) — Cromstall scr. Guynemer 2eec, Hoymotta 2seo, Rearguard 2soo, Lady Wayward 6seo, Will o’ tho Wisp Eseo, Energy Eeeo Idrie Sseo, Calton 7seo, Goldstream 7seo, Harold D 7seo, Tanekaha Bseo, Cole Bess Sseo, Vera K Bseo, Pxinoe Burlington 83eo. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (in harness), of 190 bovb; two miles (unhoppled trotters; class, 4.66 or better)—Galician scr, Gay Wilkes scr, Electrocute sor, Treasure Seeker Esoo, Beeswing 6see, Eosio M’Kiunoy Csoo, Bon 801 l 7sec, Ohub Bsoo, Theseus lOseo, Parlcfleld Useo, Miorvin Junior llseo. Our Goldie 12sec, Miss Lorna 12seo, Pieter Timmerman 12seq, Earl Derby 12soo, Cousin Jenny 12seo, Agnes W 12soc. ISLINGTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 eovs; one mile and a quarter ,class, 2.49 or hotter) —Cello Sydney Wilkes sor, Don Ccesar scr, Lord Minto 2seo, Cora Dillon 2seo, Chid 2seo, Admiral Wood 2sec, Pitaroa Sseo, Vice-Admiral Bseo, Sungod Sseo, Sashwood 4sec, General Link 4sec, Gleaming Msoo, Rorko’s Drift Sseo, Silver Nut 6seo, Mokomako 6seo, Nancy Stair 6seo, Sympathy 6soo, Pax 6soo, Birdwood 6soo, Bundong Gseo. RAILWAY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 eovs; one mile (class, 2.20 or better)—Huon Patch sor, Lord Dillon Bseo, Captain Stanley Sseo, Bundura 4sec, Jack Arrah 4seo, Pleasant Mount 4soc, Star Queen saoo, Bredalbone Eseo, Cromstall 6seo, Emperor ssec, Joyful gseo, John Peel Gseo, The Linnet 6seo F. E.' Bella Gseo, Annio Dillon Gseo, St Michael 6seo, Tho Whip Gseo, Gold Queen Gseo, Acushla Machreo Gseo, Queen Chimes 7seo, King Leah 7seo, Miss Havoc 7sec, Nordica 7seo. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 bovb; one mile (olass, 2.21 or better)— Admiral Hal sor, Bundura sor, Bredalbane lseo, Joyful Bseo, John Peel 2seo, The Linnet 2aec, St Michael 2seo, Tho Whip 2soc, Guynemcr Bseo, Legacy 3soo, Evening Chimes Bsec, Gladeye Bsoc, Nordica SSeo, Lord Roanchild Bseo, Jean Logan Sseo, Miss Havoo Bseo, Gipsy King Sseo, Fishorton Bseo, Great Britain Bseo, Idris 4seo, Lotitia 4seo, Tironna 4aeo.

IOTAGO CENTRAL TROTTING CLUB. FFeom Our Correspondent.] ALEXANDRA, December 22. The following: nominations have beer reoeived for the Otago Central Trotting Club's meeting:— PUBLICANS' HANDICAP (in saddle), of 40 sovs; one mile—Fosaicker. Last Vue, Kadiant Morn, General Wait*, Chivy ' liase, Cuirasaico, Dynamo, Floataway, Aero, Lily Dillon, Madrona, Onawa, Aric. ' MANIOTOTO HANDICAP (in harness), of 85 bovs ; one mil© and a half —M'Kinney Mao. Sir Douglas, Digger Tracey, Lady Thorn, King Pirate. Huia Jim, Joe L., Lady Clyde, Daphne Dale, Troups, Grey Filly, Mascot, Onawa. ALEXANDRA HANDICAP (in saddle), of 40 oovs; one mile and a quarter —Littlefield, Chivy Chase, Heather Jock, Darkest, Aero, Lily Dillon, Madrona. TEVIOT HANDICAP fin saddle), of 45 80V8J two miles—Bill Hill, Jessie M'Rinnon, Van Bill, Huia Waibemo Child, Haidro, Maobell, Harvest. Home. Joe L. ; Lady Clyde, Daphno Dawson. Hardy M'Kinuwy, Floataway, Luggate Star, Sunlight. OTAGO CENTRAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 65 sovs 5 two miles—Digger Tracey, King Pirate, Heathfleld Lad, Darkest, Onawa. CROMWELL HANDICAP (in harness), of 40 bovs; one mile and a half—M'Kinney Mao. Sir Douglas, Fossioker, King Pirate, Littlefield, Chivy Chase, Huia Jim, Joe L., Daphne Vale, Daphne Dawson, Troupa, Grey Filly, Mascot. CLYDE HANDICAP (in saddle), of 25 sovs; one mile and a half—Bill Hill, Jessie M'Kinney, Van Bill, Huia M.. Lady Flora, Macboll, General Waite, Larci Lad, Lady Clyde, Madrona, Welcome Home, Arie, Flossie Allan. HURUNUI TURF CLUB. The following acceptances have been received for the meeting of tho olub to be held on Boxing Day:— MAIDEN STAKE'S, of 6 sovs; six furlongs (weight 10st)—Bon Asche, Old Pretender (late Valeria), Maori Lasa, Foilisco, Bonny Mary, Tester, Glen A and Fotaine. i OPEN TROT HANDICAP, of 10 bovs; one milo and a half— Coral Queen sor, Grey Souvenir scr, Kinthorpo sor, Bon Annie sor, Marie Lass scr, Mollie Dillon 86yds bhd, Ringarooma 84yds, Blackwitch 216yds, Elsie Franz 312yds, Imperial Fan 324yds and Delta 348yds. HURUNUI CUP, of 15 aova; one mile and a quarter—Good Hope list 7lb, Bomb ttOst 61b, Lloyd George 9st 121 b, Tokarabi 9st 7lb, Head Soa 9st 7lb and Black Jack 9st 7lb. MEDBURY HACK RACE> of 6 sovs; four furlongs (weight lOst 7lb) —Bon Asche, Old Pretender (late Valeria), Maori Lass, Foilisco, Themis, Bonny Mary, Lloyd George, Tester, Glen A and Fotaino. ALLIES' TROT HANDICAP, of 12 bovs;

two miles—Mollio Dillon sor, Ringarooma GOyds bhd, Blackwitch 240yds, Imperial Fan 884yds, Delta 898ydz, Pitch Dark 896yda and Persuader 696yds. WAITOHI STAKES, of 10 bovs; ono mile —Good Hope list Blb, Bomb lOst Blb, Lloyd George lOst 4lb, Ooleshe 9st 121 b, Themis 9st Blb, Hoad Sea 9st 7lb, Foilisco Oat 7lb and Block Jack 9st 7lb. DISTRICT TROT HANDICAP, of 0 sovbj one mile—Coral Queon scr, Grey Souvenir sor, Kinthorpo scr, Bon Annio scr, Marie Lass ecr, Mollie Dillon 21yds bhd., Ringarooma GOyds, Elsio Franz 204yds, Imperial Fan 216yds, Pitch Dark 228yda and Wingatui S24yds. PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP, of 9 sovs; five furlongo—Bomb 12at 2lb, Colcshe list 7lb, Themis llßfc Blb, Old Pretender (late Valeria) list, Tokarahi list, Bonny Mary Hist and Fotaino list. WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. [Pbr Press Association.] MASTERTON, December 22. The following acceptances have been received for tho Wairorapa Racing Club’c mooting:— TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; fivo furlongs and a half —Russet 9st, Pakaraka Bst 12lb, Justification Bst 121 b, Ohorere Bst 01b, Halftime Bst Blb, Bonnie Dundee 88t 81b, Barloycora Bst Blb, Timidity Ssi 81b, Lady Luoullua Bst 81b. Poter Pan Bst 81b, Silken Rein filly Bst Blb, Purity .filly Bst Blb, Hyttinas Bst 81b, Miss Morn Bst 81b, Convention Bst 81b, Miss Love Bst 81b, Sweet Song Bst 81b, Lady Pau Bst 81b, Glen Finlas Bst 61b, Gold Fan Bst Blb. FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 eovs; rix furlongß —Chimera 9st 81b, Astinome Bst 9lb, Daytime Bst Blb, Matty Bst lib, Matatua 7at 9lb, Aroh Lasßio 7st 81b, Swaneo River 7st 21b. FEATHERSTON HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; seven furlongs—Dainty Step 9st 91b, Printempa 9st 4lb, Esperanoe 6st 111 b, Kyoto Bst lllb, Vitollu Bst lllb, Oocasion Bst 101 b, Probate Bst 101 b, Woody Glen Bst 10lb, Dick Bst 9lb, Wax Baby fist Blb, Miss Land Bst, Sir Wai Bst. WAIRARAPA CUP. of 800 sows; one mile and a quarter—Bulrush 9st lib, Athens 11. Bst Blb, Hurry Up Bst 81b, Rose Pink Bsl lib Ola Gbld 7st 18lb, Daytime 7st tlb, Multaine 7st 71b, Penury Rose Gst 121 b. WARDELL WELTER HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; seven furlongs—Old Gold Pst 181 b. Matatua Bst 18lb, Royal Exchange Bst 12lb, Red Signal Bst lllb, Ahika Bst slb, Imanbbon 7st 18lb, Spangle 7st 101 b. Momao 7 B t 101 b. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; four furlongo—Rooeful Bst lib, No Sir Bst lib, Ascari Bst lib. Little River Bat lib, Rimutaka Bst lib, Insurrection Bst lib, Phio 7st 121 b, Moya 7st 12lb, La Palma 7st 12lb, Fortune Teller 7st 121 b, Vivation 7st '2lb, Snowlike filly 7st 121 b, Canyon 7st 121 b, Sagacity 7st 101 b. RIMUTAKA HACK HANDICAP, of ISO sovs; one mile—Printemps Bst lib, Imaribbon Bst 41b, Occasion 7st 91b, Woody Glen 7at 9lb, Willys Knight 7st Blb. Diok Maid 6st 121 b, Lady Lucullus 6st 12) b. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—Matty 9st 71b, Dainty Step Bst lllb, Arch Lassie Bst 91b, Kilgour Bst 61b, Parorangi Bst 6lb, Demados Bst Elb, Swaneo River Bst 41b, Tamaroa Bst 3lb Chaeronia Bst lib, Kyoto 7st 9lb, Lady Witchet 7st Blb, Probate 7st Elb, Restful 7Bt 4lb, Russet 7et lib, Hallowvonia Cat lllb, Halftime 6at lllb, Barleycorn 6st lllb. Sweet Song 6flt 9lb, Miss Land 6st 91b, Nota Wede 6st 91d.