SPORTING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1706, 22 December 1919, Page 2

SPORTING.

NOTES. (By "Flaneur.") . The chief topio in sporting circles is the Manowatu Racing Club's mooting, to bo held at Awapuui on I'nclay,. Saturday and Monday. The club's qfhcials are to bo congratulated on receiving such excellent acceptances, nearly all the most prominent stables in the Dominion being represented. .

Trains leave Palmorston for .racecourse as follows-.—First day—lO.So, 10.53 and 11.15 a.m. On second and third days-10.35, 11.3 and 11.16. Futf race starts at 12 noon.

All persons proceeding to the Awapuhi races on 26, 27 and 29 by means of motor cars, etc., must go by way o College street and return by way oi Foxton Line.

Nobleman has been scratched for the Manawatu Cup. The son of Sir Laddo had to be eased in his work througli having contracted a cold.

Mr W. Jewell, of Marotin, will act as deputy stipendiary steward at the Taranaki Christmas and Stratford New Year meetings.

Visitors to Awapuni racecourse on Friday will have the pleasure of not only seeing some of the smartest sprinters in commission in action in tho Fitzherbert Handicap, but also witnessing the performance of an animal who has the reputation of being able to "fly"!—that is the English-bredArrow-sinith.

Trainer E. Watson has the following team in active work on the local tracks: —Rniland, Sumaran'g, Desert Rose, Birkie, March On. Miss Gazeley, Stutter, Yucatan, and a gelding by Campfire. Olynthus is being treated to a spell.

Under the supervision of T. George, Bhkerivnle has bean acquitting hiniseli well on the local tracks.

J. Bridges, for some time head man with P. Davis at Woodville, lias joined H. Jeflerd's stable. J

It is given out that M. McDonald will ride Demos in the Manawatu Cup and Birkenvale in the Fitssherbert Handicap.

The hurdler Orleans, who was blistered last week, is to be given a three months' spell.

Arrowsmith, who is being sorted out as having a good chance of notching the sprint event at the Manawatu meeting, is a beautifully bred animal. Ho is by Chaucer (St. Simon— Canterbury Pilgrim), a good winner and successful sire, from Sagitta, by Isinglass—La Fleehe, by St. Simon, to whom Arrowsmith is inbred.

Sonnrno, who is engaged in the hurdle events at Ellorslie, gave a satisfactory display over the small battens at Trentiiam recently.

The locally-trained two-year-old colt Bonibrook (Bdniform— Splash) has contracted a slight cold,,'and may not fulfil Manawatu, engagements.

Onslaught and Winter "Wind have arrived at Awapuni. Previous to. leaving Uifcarton the former was responsible for some smart track work, and will have a strong Southern following in the Fitzherbert Handicap.

The 'chaser Wairaai, who has beei enjoying a spell, is back again a Ellerslie, working under the supervisioi of 0. Henderson. <

Reports aro still conflicting as to tlic condition of Affectation, 'nut ifc seems pretty assured that tho colt has been suffering from soreness since racing at Feilding.

George K., ono of tho horses with engagements at the Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting, had his career terminated last week under tragic circumstances. While perforjming walking exercise on tho road he M}as struck by the shafts of a passing vehicle, and was injured so seriously that he survived only a few minutes.

Winners at Woodvillo have incurred tho following penalties at Manawatu:—Hurdles, Zeus (101b) 10.13 ; Gillies Hack Handicap, Matty (101b) 9.1, Parorangi (101b) 8.11; Reporoa (10110 7.5; Manawatu Cup (Creuides (71b) 8.6; Tnxartia Hack Welter, . Some Girl (101b) 8.6; Ficzhcrbert Handicap.; Arrowsmith (101b) 7.7.; Grandstand Handicap, Goldbhine (101b) 8.1.

At the present time there are some fifteen horses training on tho Otaki course, and the owner*trainees, Nat. Williams, E. Penman, Dug. Webster, and Frank Kiggott are all loud in their praise of the tracks.

W. Ayro, wly) has boon indisposed for some time, has decided io rejoin Mr R. Harlow at, Ney Plymouth, and if aide will be in the saddle at a very early date.

At Ellerslie ono morning last week ttho Auckland Cup candidates Dusky Eve, Red Ribbon and Snub were galloped in company on the course proper outv side the trestles. It was intended to* run a milo and a quarter, but the boys mistook the posts, and jumped oft at the head of the straight, actually running a milo and three furlongs. The Sace was fairly solid, and at tho finish Kisky Eve and Red Ribbon were together, with Snub well back, the imde and a quarter taking the former pair '2.19, the last round being covered ; iu 2.5.

AUCKLAND TROTTING ACCEPTANCES. (PEH PBEBB association.) AUCKLAND, Dec. 19. Acceptances for the Auckland Trotting Club's Summer Meeting are as follows: Introductory Handicap (in harness) of 200 sovs; 'linin. class. One milo and a halt.--Lqfd Roberts scr., Mintonctt scr., KingEdward scr.. Luna Dillon scr., Lady Lonsdale scr. Sebiska scr.. Ron Bon scr.. Wild Nut scr.', Nilcora scr., Malmsbury scr;, Maggie Girl scr.. Native King scr., Doitttistry 12yds behind, Welcome South 12ydfl behind Waliinopai 12yds behind, Timboll 12v<lfi behind, Rita Galindo 60yds behind, My Junior 60yds behind, Sandy Patcli 84yds behind. "Marble Hall 108 yds behind, Speculator 120 yds behind. December Handicap (in harness), of 200 sovs; 3min. 45sec. class. Ono mile and a half.—Mint Ik>v scr., Profiteer scr.. Ngahcro-' .scr,, Nita 801 l scr., Onyx scr., Temple 12yds behind, Robert Dillon 12yds behind. Mykot 12vds behind. Edna Hell. 24yds behind. Jewel Fashion 24yds behind, Trcnnac 24vds behind, Tim Wilkin 24yd« b"ln'nd, Albert Patch 36yds behind, Camilla; 43vd's behind. Auckland Trotting Cup (in harness), of 1560 sovs; 4min. 58sec. class. Two miles. Oiuarangi scr., Dandy Chimes scr., Whishfe set.,' Hal Junior 12yds bohind, NV,r<ih Cretna 12vds behind, Colenur )2yds behind, Whispering W r illie 12yds behind, Gold (s'irl 12vds behind, Dean Dillon 12yds behind. Lord Hose 24yds behind. Asfuno 36yds' behind; Cappriccio, 84yds 'behind. Rowe Handicap (in harness), of 350 sovs: 4min. 56sec. class. Two milos.-Bluewoocl scr., Lobster scr., Peter McMillan' sen, Wonderland wir., Kirikiriroa 24yds behind. Overrate 36yds behind, Billy Parole 48yds behind, Rio Grnndo 60yds behind, Hint 9bvds behind, Gok\ Boy 96yds behind, King Capitalist 144 yds behind. Parnell Handicap (in harness), of 250 sovs; 4min. 50sec. class Two miles.— drnttan Crimes scr., Lona* Patch scr.. Auck-

land Grl scr.. Blackthorn 36yds behind, Gold Boy 36yds behind, Our Girl 48yda bo hind, Bronze Patch 60yds behind, King Capitalist 84yds behind. . | Groat Northern Handicap (in harness), Of 300 sovs; 2miri. 20sec. class. One mile. —Ramitiairi scr., Dandy Chimes scr., Prinzora scr., 1 Comedy Chief 12yds behind, Trooper Dillon 12vds behind, Bronzo Patch 12yds behind, Dorothy Dimple 24yds behind, Asturio 36yds behind, Eccentric, 60yds behind. St. Holior'9 Handicap (in harness), of 200 sovs; 2min. 25scc. class. One mile.— Bigamht scr., Lady Burlington scr., Leila Denver- scr., Albert Patch* scr., Mount Albort 12yds behind, Kempsey , 12yds. behind, Glen Mavis 24yds behind, Pearl d'Or 24yds behind, Prize Pearl 24yds behind, Hymen 36yds behind; Kowpie 48yds behind, Manuka Park 48yds behind, Huon Grattan 60yds behind,

DUNEDIN ACCEPTANCES.

Per Press Association. ', DUNEDIN, Dec. 19. Summer Hurdles, 1| miles.—Dylans 12.13, jjan Sebastian 11.13, Bore 11.9, Wild Pilgrim 10.8, Jack Svmons 9.13, Handsome Hoy 9.6 Grafton Tot 9.5, Barrister, Wildcn Loch, Rfd Pal and The Daub 9.0. Salisbury Handicap, 1 mile.— Bombproot 9.6, Starlike 8.13, Silver Peak 3.12, Mandrake 8.10, Calauria 8.9, Connie Jack 8.3, Lady Superior and All Serene 8.2, BlacK Mountain 7.13.' Vice Grand, Piimum, Morisoo and Glentanncr 7.7. Diinedin Handicap, 5 furlongs—Listening Post 9.1, Bobehead 7.13, Raconteur, Jazzy and Smoke 7.12, Last Word, Reproachful and Sunshower 7.7. Otago Handicap, ,l| miles.—Rorke's Drift 9 6, Eleus 6.10. Royal Star'B,s. Lucid 8.3, Warlove 8.2. St, Winnow 7.8, < laverhonsn 7.5. Sedd-el-bahr 7.4, John Barleycorn 7.2, Amythas 7.1, Kilkee 7.0. Federal Handicap, 6 furlongs—Radial 9.7 Kilbrogan 9.4, Bon Spec 8.13, Koesian 8.6! Gamecock 8.1; .Redshirc 8.0, Borodino 7.1?, Sunart 7.9, Robert Hell 7.8, Rokclaiue, Tremena and Ordcrdown 7.0. Bnrnsido Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Mustard Pot. 9.9, Ardmore 9.6. Sembrie 9.3, Marjery 9.1, Algidus 8,13. Killala 8.12, Irish Elegance 8.11, Mickey Free 8.6, Revolution and Alelina 8.5, Leaping Burn, North Sea and All British 8.4. Pax, Herbert, Sartomart, Aljudge, Etta, The Boss, Cacok-t (late Sophisticate), Anton, and Heath 8.0.

Otokiu Welter Handicap, 1 mile.—Golden Kin E 9.5. Maria 9.2. Don racifico 9.1. Almoner 8.9, Thaddens. Cerorus and Braid 8.8, Benefit 8.5, Mandrake, Botanist and Spectual 8.0. * Trial Stakes, 7 furlongs.—Twinkle, Apt, Miss Camouflage., Premium, Dilatory, Wilder!, Loch, Morisco, Flag Lioutenant, Lady Winston, Grim Joke, Strathglass, Honor. Brighton, Pricedos,. Glentanner, Gossard, Solicitor, Wliipcord, Herbert, Sir Christob'el, Single Rot-o and Footlights.