SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18354, 11 March 1920, Page 7

SPORTING.

NEWS'AND NOTESThe Araberley Booing, Club's meeting will he held on, Saturday of next weak. Tho stakes total £950, with a silver oup added to one event, and the programme caters for ell classes of horses. Nominations will close tomorrow at 8 p.m., at tho office of tho Canterbury Jockey Olub. Tho Jumpers' Flat Handicap R°t Amberley is restricted to horses who have completed the course in a hurdlcy race or steeplechase, and who are not out of hack class In either jumping department, while they must bo ridden in tho race by hurdle and (steeplechase riders. It is claimed that this is the first race of its kind that has ever been pnt on a race programme," with only hack hurdlers and hack steeplechasers ableIt is understood that R. J- Mason will make his usual trip to Sydney in. the autumn with n. few horses, remaining for the spring meeting of tho Australian Jockey Olub, and so avoiding the New Zealand winter. Tho rumour that Mason contemplates an early retirement is once more revived. Sasanof is nob engaged in tho Canterbury Challenge Stakes, and with Gloaming off tho scene there does not appear to be any high-class old horso to dispute tho position with Ainythas and the two-yoar-olds. It is thought probable that Mr W. G. Stead's two-year-old filly Delight will do her Easter racing at Riccaiton, and hor meeting with Moorfowl and Winter "Wind in tho Champagne Stakes and Challenge Stakes should create a lot of interest. Delight created a big impression when she won the Gimcr&ck Stakes at Randwick in' the soring, and her running at the recent meeting at Napier Park showed that alio was in form.

TROTTING ASSOCIATION. MEETING OF BOARD. The board of tho New Zealand Trotting Association met yesterday afternoon; present—Messrs P. Selig (chairman), H. W. Kitchinijham, W. 11. Dcnton,W. J. M. Hopkins, H. P. Nicoll and B. W. Short. Tho chairman mentioned tho Gleaming case, which was referred to tho board by the Forbury Park Trotting Ciub. At tho summer meeting of the club, Gleaming was scratched two hours before tho raco for which ho was entered on each day. The chairman said that tho owner and trainer ■were In attendance to evidence to the board if necessary. Of course, an owner •was quite within his rights in scratching a horso two hours beforo a, xaeo if ho thought fit. However, as it wag alleged that the horso was hoavily backed in doubles on both days, it was folt that in the interests of clean sport an inquiry should bo made, Mr H'opkin3 thought tho board should have nothing to, do with tho case. Tho Forbury Park Club had fjiwm no evidence in support of its allegations. He thought tho club should deal with the case. Tho chairman said that the board had agreed to hear what the owner and trainer hod to say, because they were residents of Canterbury. Aiter some further discussion it was agreed to hear the owner and trainer.

The ownor, Richard J. Stono, of Christchurch, oaid ho was not present when tho horse was scratched on tho first day. The trainer scratched, horse. He told the trainer before ho left Christohurch that if lie (witness) was unable to attend the meeting on the first day, tho horso was to bo pcratched. As he was unable to attend the first day, the hors» was scratched. When he arrived in Dunedin for the second day, tho trainer told him tho horso was not fit, and ho at onoo gave orders that it should bo scratohed. He did not know when this was done. Ho knew of no transactions with bookmakers, Ho had not spoken to a bookmaker in his life. Ho had heard remarks that ho was mixed up with bookmakers in connection with tho Gleaming case. He had strongly resented such insluations. In reply to questions from members of tho board, ho said ho did not know that Gleaming was heavily backed, although a rider said, he would like to rido Gleaming, «s ho had backed him heavily in a double. This rider spoko to him after the horse ho (tho ridef) had backed had won the big raco on tho second day. He did not know whether tho horso was scratched at that time, as ho h?.d loft tho scratching to the trainer. Ho told the rider in question that the horso was not fit and would not start. He did not remember being offered £2CO or any sum of money to start tho horso. The chairman: If fomo ono offered mo jn.oo or a like sum to start a horso 1 think I should have remombored it. Replying to another question witness said he was not offered any money to scratoh Gloaming. Ho was quite willing to show hin hank flx>ok to the board. He feW <hd ca.se very keenly. * The trainer, Willtom Warren, of Christchurch, eaid he had trained Gleaming for the Forbury Park meeting in question. Ho had scrnteui ih.» hcrso on the first day Decauso SUno was uroaVle to attond the meeting that day. Even if Stono had been present ho did rr.t in'>j>\i Gleaming would have started because he considered the horso wus not fit. He scratched th l * horso on tho first uay about 3 p.m. Ho had _ vue horse at the mooting in case ho received instructions from Stono to start him. Further, although Stone had not arrived by train thtp previous day, there was a clwuico that ho would come through by motor-oar. He lhougut that, tht rulei allowed a Horse to bo BCiatcned half-an-houx beforo & raco. The horse was ectaicliea on tho second day because he was off colour. Gleaming dm not fcroughti to tho course that day. 9*a«. rider referred to by Btono had asked to be allowed •& rw'e tho horse on that day and oiiorcd fliO ii ha won. When h.O was taldi tho h.'ivo v a.< off colour he increased; his offer to iIW cr £250. Witness did not know if Stone was aware of this offer. Ho had given Gleaming some road work' on tho morning of tho second day, but ho Was still off colour. The horse was not feeding well and wa*s not at his best. He did not Tv«r.t t.: start tho horso unless h« was sure of winning the race. Ho had) heard ia.ll sorts of rumours that tho book| makorß wore connected with the 'scratching' of Gloaming. From what he had heard since, the bookma-kora would have lost a considerable cam of money had Gleaming won on the second day. It was decided to accept the explanations given by the owner ivnd trainer 'as satisfactory. E. Tohill wioto protesting against tho disqualification by tho Otago Central Trotting Club of his horoo, Hu:a M l .. after winning a race at the club's mooting. The ground of tho disqualification was that Tohill, who was riding the horse, shook hands with a spectator on pulling up. Tohill stated that, just after • tho raco am intoxicated man had rushed 1 up and grasped him by tho hand. In view of tfc.is circum. u stance he considered that disqualification waa an excossh'o punishment and that a fine would havo met the. ease. • The board took no notion in tho matter. Mr T. Qtvm wrote, asking when tho dis« qualification would bo removed from St Quontin, lately owned by Mr J. J. Cotter, of Winchestet. It was decided to reply that tho disqualification still stood.

Tho programme of tho Forbury Park Trotting Club's winter nieethxg was passed, but it was decided to draw tho attention of tho club, ti> tho fact that its elites clashed with tho Ashburton meeting Tho Taranaki Treating Club wrote, again renewing its application for a two days' totalisator permit. It was decided to inform, tho club that as far as tho board was concerned it was Agreeable to tho olub having a two clays' permit but that tho question was one for conference. Also to j*Vgo tho club tn approach tho member of j-Jrliament for tho district with a view to securing his sup* port in obtaining 1 an, increase in tho number of permits Tho Tiiuaru Trotting 1 Club wrote, stating l that it hod disqualified W. Brown, driver of Thesesis, for cix months for "an obvious pull" in the. Ternuka Handicap ai the club's meeting l on March' 4. Tho chairman, said that if an obvious pull had occurred, • six months' disqualification, was not sufficient. Ho considered the evidence forwarded by the club was totally inadequate. It wj'.s decided to write to the club for fuller information.

It was decided to invest £750 in war bonds. MARLBOROUGH RACING OLUB. ■ [Per Purcsfi Associations] BLENHEIM. March 10. Tho Marlborough Racing Club's meeting was begun to-day on the- new course nt Wntorleft, in splendid weather. There v;«s :■ largo attendance. Investments on the totnlisator amounted to :£M,i,5, against £10,633 on tho first day last year. Results: MAIDEN HACK RACE, of SO eovs: six furlongs—2 Jean Gluten (P. Rayner), 1; 1 Pahaka 2, 1 Guinea Gold 'i. 3 Samara-i and ' ''t'i>:i !tl'-n started. Won from end to end. Time —lmiu 16sec.

FIRST HANDICAP TROT (in saddle), of 60 bovbi one mile and & half —2 Rothjnoar,

sor (N. Emms), It 7 Kteptnwton, lifcrds Mid, 2; 6 Turo Hiwf, 72yds bhd. 8, Won easily by six lengths. Time—Smin 62ee0..

OPAWA WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 80 bovsj seven furlongs—2 Pitch Park, %t 121 b (It. Reed), 1) 1 May Morn, Sat Tib, 2i 4 Zok, Est 61b, 3. 2 Diok Gat and 8 Black Knight, 7sl 10lb also started. Won by a length. Time—lmia 45 4-5300.

CUP, of 200 sovaj one xni'.o and a quarter—l Imaribboa, Bet 101 b (W. Bell), 1; 53 Matty, 7ri 71b, 2] 8 Esperanco, 7st lib, 8. The only starters. Won all tho way, Time—2min 14 S-Baso. DASH HACK HANDICAP, of 79 sons; fiv» furlongs—3 Zephland, Bst 2lb (E. Rood), 1{ 5 Grftloro, Bst 71b, 2; i Wartas. 0. Eron Boy 7st Mb, a Russet 7st Sib, 8 Tomftohe 7et mid 7 Livoland 6st I9lb &leo started: Won by ft head. -Time—lmin 1 4-ssco. SECOND TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 65 eovs; one mile and a half—B Jiramie Richmond, 120yds bhd (H. Barraolough), lj 2 My Lass, 24yds bhd. 2; 5 Sweet Kathleen, scr, 8. 4 Warlord 36yds, 7 Lady Lyons 48yds, 1 Coalfield 84yds and 8 84yds also started. Won by half a head. Time—--Bmin S 3 4-Esec. i

FLYING HANDICAP, of 110 eovs.; five furlongs—B Sweet Memory, Oat lib (T. Prltchard), lj 2 Pariform, Ost lllb, 2; 6 Spanglo, 7st 81b, 3. 4 Ef.wakori Bst 13lfa, 1 Matatua Bst lllb, 6 Trentham Roeo Bst 4lb, 7 Chudio 7st lllb, and 8 Prince Dolawaro Ost 181 b also started. Won hy several lengths. Time—lmin leco.

WARD HACK HANDICAP, of 80 bow, six furlongs—l Galova. Ost 21b (T. Pritchard). 1;. 2 Barleycorn, ost 71b, 2; 5 May Mtorn Set 41b. 8. 3 Red Signal Oat 71b, 8 Restful 7rf 331 b, 7 Russet 7st 101 b. 6 'Frisco Rose 7st 01b, 10 Prince Mark 7st 7lb, 9 Black Knight 7st 7lb, and 4 Emigro 7st also Btarted. Won by two lengths. Time—lmin 15aeo. Tho following are acceptances for events on the second dayi— PRESIDKinTB HANDICAP, of 150 eovaj ens mikv-Rebokah lOst 2lb, Imaiibbon 10»t lib, Matty Ost 81b Ksperance 7st 101 b, RoYooation 7st 6lb, Prince Delaw»ro 6st 7ib\ TELEPHONE HANDICAP, of 100 sove; tix furlongs—Robekah lOat 41b, Imaribbon* lOst, Rawakoro lOst 3lb, Daanion Sst 7Hb, Galore 6st 71b, Rod Signal 7st Blb, Spangle 7st 81b. Trentham Rose 7st.

RIVERLANDS HACK HANDICAP, of 70' sovs; five furlongs—Zephland Ost 2lb, Damien 7st Blb, V/ur Tax 7st lllb, Prince) Merk 7st Blb, Silk Ribbon Tst Bib; Jenju) Gluton 7st 71b, .Lady Luoullus Tst 2lb, Ru'eeet 7at, Eron Boy 6st 10lb, Tclnukche 6et 71b. Pahakft 6st 7lb, Livland Cat 7lb, Guinea Qtold 6st 71b, Gallivant 6St 71K OMAKA WELTER HANDICAP, of 80 eovs; seven furlongs—Restful Sat lib, May Morn Bst lllb, Pitch Dark Bst 401 b, Diok 6st 7lb Zcla Bst 71b, 'Frisco Rose 7st) 18lb, Emigre 7st Tib, Black Night 7at ff&>, jSamarni 7st 71b.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; five furlongs—Sweet Memorv lOst 4lb, Matty 9H 41b, Rawakoro 9st Blb, Zophknd Bst 101 b, Matatua Bst 10lb, Revocation 7st 9lb, Pariform Tst nib. War Tax 7st 81b, Ohudio 6st 131 b, Black Nieht M Tib, Eron Boy fist Tib. THIRD TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 65 sovs; two miles—Wildmoor Lad ,scr, Marston ecr, Rapaura scr, Peters scr,. Clmtauqua «cr, Meritorious l?vds behind, Ictix 24yds Repinafton 43yds, Binder 4?vds, Wilson 4ftvdi». Colintraive 7?vds, Major Election oflvd?i, RothmooT lß6vds. FOURTH TROT HANDICAP (In harr.r>ps'), of 65 sovs; ore mile—RwveJisiWl scr, Polly Dillon scr, Colefield S6vds< B-niidon HfiviTs, Laflv Lyons 86yd» War Lord 86vdf«, Norwood flßvcls, Jimmy Richmond 108yds, Zita- 109yds.

GORE RACING OLUB. JTtat Press Assoctatiok.] GORE, March 10. Tho Gore Racing Club's autumn meeting commenced to-day in windy weather, with showers later. There was a large attendance. Tho totalisator handled £-11,373 for seven races on the corresponding day last year. Results;—•»OTARAIA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 eovs; seven furlongs—l Marching Order, Ost (A. M'Kav), I; 4 Tho Boss, Sst, 2; 2 Martifore, Sat 51b, 3. 3 Calauria 9st, 8 Mettle Drift Bet 81b, 7 Achilleus Sst 21b, 5 Red Pal Bst I2lb, fi Hinckura 6st and 9 Lewis Gnn also started. Won by half a length. Time —lmin 29 4-osec. RIVERSDALE TROT_ HANDICAP of ITS sovs; two miles—B Nellie Scott, Bsee (J. M. Poart), l; S Biddy Traoey, scr, 2; 13 Malice 86yds behind, 8. 18 Armistice sor, 2 Cross Battery scr, 4 Evening Chimes sor, 12 Jolly Mijcr scr, 10 Seaward bpot stir, 1 Minimax 12yds behind, 15 Queen's Lane 12yds, 9 Nightcaps 12yds, G Eios 48yd3, 14 Sobriquet 81yds, f Barooga 96yds and 11 Silver Shoo 120yds also started. Won by six lengths. Tiino—train 5'A J-sseo. Poait the driver of tho winner, was fined Jls for pulling up too suddenly, causing o, collision. GORE CUP, of SCO bovb; one mile and a quarter—l Eleuß, Bst 10lb 1; 2 Almoner, 6st 121 b, 2; 4 Mhzarua, 6st 10ll>, 8. o Rorko's Dril't Ost 21b, 8 Claveraous© Tst 121 b, 7 Sedd el Bahr Gst 121 b r.nd 8 Sunlit C(?t 71b also started. Sodd el Bahr fell after three furlongs. Sunlit led for a mile, when Eleus' took command and, stalling oS a strong challenge from Almoner, won by a long neck, Masama two lengths behind. Timo —2ruin 9sec.

LONGFORD lIAOK HANDICAP, ©1 145 sovs; six-flu-long's—l Kevolution, Sst lib (S. W Donald), lj Q Twinkle, Sst Bib, 2; 8 Pallah, Tet 61b, 8. i Pas Bst 111), 5 Lady Links Tst 131 b, T Adjustment 7st 121 b, 10 Erroneous Tst 12lb, 0 Vico Grand 7st Oib and 0 Herbert Tst 51b also started. Won by, a length. Time—lmin 15 4-Bseo.

WELCOME STEEPLECHASE, of 175 sovs; about two miles and « half— 2 Jack Symonds, lOst 61b (G. Foilding), 1; 1 Tureh&ua, Ost 101 b, 2; 4 Glenisla, 7st, 8. 3 Takedown lOst slb. 8 Dumnure Ost 101 b, 5 Miss Trixio Ost 01b, 7 Frog Ost 71b, 0 Fair Play Ost 7lb and G Whipcord Ost 71b also •started. Tako Down fell at tho po-3t and rail. Won by half a length, second horso SOyds behind. Timc^—Emin 13 2-sqfC.

SUMMER HANDICAP, of 210 soys; six furlongs—l Kilbrapn.ll, Ost (T. Metcalfe), lj 2 Benefit, 7st 21b, 2; 3 Robert Bell, 7st 71b, 8. i Glonspcnso Tsft and 5 Spectual 7st also started. Won comfortably by *a length, two lengths between second and third. Time —lmin 15sec.

ELECTRIC TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 1-20 bovb; ono anilo and a half— li Colc.im.ter, 12yds behind (T. Bell), 1; 0

Malica, 84yds, 2; 6 Cross Battery, 3Gyds, 3. 12 .Brown Owl scr, 2 Four o'Cloek scr, 8 I'ndiai-n GLrl : scr, 4 Lord Rokeby scr, 13 Swe; I Chimes scr, 7 Anna 12yds behind; 3 Haroldsoon 13vds, 1 Laura Child 12yds, 16 War Chimes 'l2vds, 10 Nellie Scott 36yds, 15 Rolhstar 36y<is, 10 Tahiti 3Cyd3, 5 Van Director 36yds end 17 Masterpiece 84yds elso ptarted. Won by half a length. Time —Smin 43 1-osoo. A protest ngaiiist the winner for interference was dismissed.

CROYDON HANDICAP, of 175 sovb; one mile—s Thaddeus. 7st slb (T. L. Reid), 1; 1 Silver Peak, Bst 131 b, 2; 3 Miss Camouflage 7s* 13lb, 3. 4. Ayclißo 7st slb and 2 Golden Kins Bst 91b nlso_ started. Won by throe lengths. Time —lmin 43sec. Tho following are acceptances for events on tho Bocond day; GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 150 bovs; seven furlongs—Miss Camouflage Sat 81b, Sunlit Set Sib, Twinkle Sst Gib, Pas: Ssti, ©attach Jet 111 b, Tho Boss 7st 101 b. PROGRESSIVE TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 135 sovs; one mile and a half— Pour o'Clock limit, Lord Rokoby limit, Sweet Chimes limit, Earoldson 12yds behind, Laura Child 12yds, W«r Chimes 12yds, Jolly Major 3Gyds, Rolhstar 36yds, Seaward Spot 36yds, Tahiti 86yd5, Mininiax 43yds. Cross ' Battery 60yds, Eros 60yds, Evening Chimes GOyds, Matin Chimes 72yds, Biddv Tracoy 84yds, Masterpiece 84yds, Silver Shoe 9Gvds, Malice 120yds. RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; one milo and a distance —Rorke's Drift 9st # Sib, Eleus 9st 51b, Clavovhouso 7st 101 b, Almoner 7st 51b Mazama 7st, Bonofit 7st» HOKONUI HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; six furlongs—Martifors 7sfc 131 b, Erroneous 7st 131 b, Mettle Drift 7st 01b, Palk.u 7st Gib, Red Pal 7at 81b, Hinekura 7st 7lb, Lewis Give 7st 7lb, Lady Knight 7s t 7lb.

SUBURBAN STEEPLECHASE, of 145 sovs; two miles —Jack Symons list, Take Down lOst Gib, Glenisla lOst slb, Mies Trisie Ost 9lb, Dnnmuro Ost 71b, Fair Play 9st 71b, Whipcord 9st 71b, Wilden Loch Ost 71b.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 150 sovb; si.-y furlongs—Kilbrogan 9st 121 b Benefit 7st Blb, Pi.kmon 7st 7lb Robert Bell 7st 61b, Glensponse 7st. Revolution 7et

TELEGRAPH TKOT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; one mile—Chiming' Bella limit, TTandy Dragoon limit, Kentucky Wood limit, Lucalen<i limit, Quick March 24yds behind, Dracoo?i SGvds, Indiana Girl 33yds. Mauritius BSyds, Tuna 48yds, Van Director 60yds, Matin Chimes 81yds, Masterpiece 98yds.

BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; one mile—Stiver Peak Ost, Clavorhouse 8s(. J2lb, Kilkee Sst 121 b, Almoner Sst 10lb, Thaddeus Bst S'b, Benefit Bft 3lb, Miss Carnonflago Sst lib, Olensnonse 7st 0!b, Avcllffe 7st Sib The Boss 7st 21b.

OPUNAKE RACING CLUB. [Per Prfks AssoruTicw.] NEW PXA'MOUTH, March 10. The following acceptances have been received:-- ' HURDLE HANDICAP, of 135 eove; one mile and a half—Polthogue lOst 71b, Army Service lOst 7lb, Te Toa lOst slb, Applaud lOst, Cadet lOst, Paul Moore 9st 131 b, Pair Paul Ost 13!b, Tirau Ost 91b, Cheddar ost Tib. Master "Webster Ost Gib. Toddy Ost, Cordon 9st, Stelpuul oot, VCautahoe Ost, Silent Dick 9st. OPUNAKE CUP, of 200 sovs; one mile

and a quarter—Esthonia Sst 71b, Perfect Day 6st 41b, Tiranga 7st 71b, Movement Tst 61b. Risinglmm Tet 6lb, Clftvia est 10lb. Sell Atlianoo flet 101 b.

ELECTRIC HANDIOAP, of 106 lovus Ato farlongß—Marble Bar ftrt 61b, American Bea-uty Bst 181 b, Kawro Bst lllb, Bis Pnsh SBt 71b, Alice Montroae &si Clb, Mellta Bst 61b, Prodigal Art 2lb, Toddy Bst, Torakaho Sst, Valnoro Set. Haukino Bst, Gold' Work Bst, Lady Leo Bat, King Salute Sst, Bay Formby Bat,

WELTER! HANDICAP, of it® aovs; sewn ftalongs—Army Servloe lOst Tlh, Floriet Oct filb, Somebov Bst lib. Valenoia Bst 12lb, Te wanui Bet, Enoircl© 7b* 71b, Marathon 7b* wantii Sst, Enclrolo lei 71b, Marothon 7sb 71b.

ST PATRICK'S HANDICAP, of ISS sowj els fnrlonge—Simonidw Sst 101 b, EBthoni* Sst oib, Madama Rlstori Sat Bib, Espnont Park B*t 7lb, Movement Bat 4Tb, Tirana 7»t 81b, Income Tst 7lb, Prinoe Formhy Ist Clb. Marble Bar 7at 'Blb.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 135 eova: one mile—Risinuham Ost, Self Alliance Bot 10lb, Cadet Bst 7lb, Melita 7et 7lb, Valencia 7st 3lb, Kaimanawanui 7st lib. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 180 bovb; five furlonga-r-Inoome 9at, Prince Formby ost. Marble Bar Bst 121 b Amerioan Beauty Set 61b, KaTeao Bst 4lb. Alloe Montrose 7st 131 b, Melita 7st 12lb, Master Ourron 7st 7lb, Banogue 7st 61b, Yeoman Tst 61b, Riki Tst 6lb. Torokaho Tst 6lb. Glorday Tst 6lb, Finland Maid Tst 61b, Lady Leo Tst 61b, Haukino Tst 61b, Yaldina Tst 61b, Princess Ora Trt 61b, King Salute Tst 61b. Bay Formby Tst 81b, Interval Tat 61b.

MAIDEN PLATE, of 185 bovb; seven furlongs—Banogue Ost, Yeoman Ost, Hankins Ost, Master Curran 9st, Soka 9st, Cheer Up Ost, Interval Ost. RlMn Oat, Enoircle Ost, Rie Push Ost, Gulriton Ost, Finland Maid Bst 121 b, Glorday Sst 121 b. Vainore Bst 61b, Valenoia Bst 61b, Metero Bst Blb, Kapitl Bst Blb. Prinoesa Ora Bst Sib.