SPORTING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 1018, 10 November 1917, Page 2

SPORTING.

NOTES. • (By Flaneur,) Wooilvillr nominations close wills list' secretary (Mr W. A. Lyon) on Friday, Novemhoi’ 16. iii 8 p.m. The friends of Mr J. Hurley, who was seriously ill awhile back, will bo pleased to learn that he is rapidly on the mend. The news of the defeat of Client and Sleight-of-I.land in the New Zealand Cup came a» a surprise to Palmerston backers, both horses having an army of supporters •—in fact, taking all round those in search of winners iiad a disastrous time.' Sleight-of-lland was responsible for smart work on the Awapuni tracks, and it was reckoned he would at least run into a place. Cherry Mart., Birkenvale, and Runny Climes, from the llighden stable, wore not supported locally. The .hurdlers Miss Ration and Sir Fisher, : after being on the easy list for some weeks, have been put into work again. The (illy foal front the brood mare Heather, owned by “Jim” Hathaway, died a ' few days ago. i The hunter Gaekwar (Ghoorka—Phyllis), owned by Mr L. Gollhison, was given a "go" over tho small battens the other morning in company with Yarilla, and shaped particularly well. Both animals, it is understood, will compete’at the AshhurstPohangina meeting. ( Warmaid, Vivid and another were given ( a spin over about four furlongs a couple of days ago, the first-mentioned, which is well forward in condition, having much the best of the gallop. Warmaid figures in the list of those nominated for tho hurdles at [ Ashhnrst, but judging by her truck work the Maiden will' be hi r mission. 1 The Defence authorities state that the I minimum for soldiers is sft 2in. ll_ow soue 1 ! of the btdlotcd (and accepted) jocksters touched the bar at that height is a puzzler. • Two from Palmerston must have suffered ! sevetely from “growing pains” since, the ' writer looked down upon them. ; Tho llighden horses Mediator, Kevalent i, 1 Turpenite and a couple of young ones are 'daily attendants on the track. I urpenite is smart, and may be the. first of tins lot to claim the judge’s attention, i The hunter Major Webb, who was disposed of by Mr L. 11. Collmson some time ago to Mrs Heaton Rhodes, hao a von successful time at the Canterbury Metro 'politan Show, where he won three Itrs. prizes in tho hack classes, secured tho chainpiomhip for best hack in the show, and was second in the jumping competition Majm Webb was also a winner at tins >eai s ! Timaru and Wnimato Shows winning flu- • jumping competition at the former p ace for the thiid year m succession. Ma o, Webb is a good advertisement lor tin iNo.th Island, where he won numerous prizes when owned by Mr < oUinson j Client wtus beaten fairly and squarely n Mho Cup. Always in a good position, am. ; patiently ridden, he made his cffoit t wo fm Jongs from home, but was not good enough. ' amf dropped out. . , r : i Snub was tho unlucky horse m the L up. 1 At the turn for homo Emerson got stopped i several times when trying to get through, and when he found an opening on the rails iit was too late. , . , , • i Wrestler got away well w the Stewards Handicap, and was beaten because ho was _ not good enough. Form I P .showed himi self to be a good horse. Coming from behind just below the distance, he ran home a verv comfortable winner. I'or a horse that. ' has' not been able to got a thorough premiration, Croesus ran a groat, race, amt ittie had been thoroughly sound it looks as n j he would have won his second Stewards j Handicap. . , ! \ number of horses got caught m the (apes at the start of the Riccarton Welter jand at the end of a furlong the field was, i strung out for a hundred yards, with Battle Eve and Good Hope bringing up the roar, j A meeting of the stewards of tho Wood--1 villo Jockey Club was held last Tuesday. Before commencing business, a motion of sym-j pathv with the widow and family of .the late Hon. J. D. Ormond, was earned. Messrs W. H. Gaisford, G. 11. Redwood, *■ Peebles, and J. Murray were appointed the Judical Committee for the forthcoming fix lure A motion, proposed by Mr Redwood. J and seconded by Mr Grant, “That, the cost , of the stewards’ luncheon should not exceed j £ls per cla.v,” was lost on tho voices. A further motion that the luncheon tickets be given only to visiting stewards, owners, and truinous was lost on the casting' vote of tho president (Mr S. Bolton). At the secretary s request, Messrs Bolton, Murray, and Grant were appointed to distribute the luncheon tickets. It. was unanimously resolved that all members otr active, service bo made honorary members for life. CHRISTCHURCH TROTS. (Pbr Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, .Nov 9. . ,\r tho New Zealand Trotting Club’s spring meeting the totalisator handled £SO 551, making £156.339 for tho meeting, against £118,790 last year. . Results;i Governor's Handicap.' —1 The Sprinter 1, 5 Fairy Whispers 2, 4 Treasure Seeker 5, Time, 4.59 2-5. Lyttelton HaOnclicap. —4 Willie Lincoln 1. 3 Pax 2. 1 Dillon Maid 5. Time, 4.37. Christchurch Handicap.—l Sherwood L 6 Oinako 2, 1 Soda (coupled with Slier wood) 3. Time, 4.29. Australasian Handicap.—s Bellflower L 2 Captain Stanley 2, 3 L’ax 3. lime. 4.35 3-5. j , Domiidon Handicap, o Gj'e 1... 1. Red Heather 2, 1 Hardy Wilkes 3. lime. 4.39 3-5. , I lornby Handicap.—s Captain Stanley J. 7 Willie Lincoln 2. 4 Reckon 3. lime, 2.02. Enfield Handicap. 9 Ariadne 1, 5 Haroki ' Direct 2. 7 Law Chimes 3 lime, 2.14 4-o Recovery Handicap.-* Sun god 1.1 Himspoy 2, 9 John Dillon 3. lime. 2.12. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (KWH FKEBa AaSOOTAIUirn.. Biplane has developed cracked heels, and is not likely to race again for some T Connolly purchased Bedrock, and an Adelaide owner bought Perform and The Toff.