SPORTING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 929, 30 January 1924, Page 9

SPORTING.

(By “Flaneur.”) The English-bred colt by Skyrocket from Ladas Maid, for which M. E. Riddiford paid lOOOgns., will race as Sky Blue. Mr E. E. D. Clarke, the breeder of Gloaming, is to race a two-year-old sister to the champion, who will run in public as Lightsome.

It is said that the hurdler Carawock is being got ready for a steeplechase campaign on the Auckland country circuit.

Mr W. R. Kemball has disposed of the Kilboy filly Kilris to her trainer, B. Burgess, and she raced in her new owner’s colours at Trentham.

According to reports, R. Reed intends appealing to the Racing Conference against the three months’ suspension inflicted on him by the Manawatu Racing Club.

Since his return from England, Hector Gray has ridden five winners; two at Trentham and three at Foxton. He was to be in the saddle again at the Takapuna meeting to-day.

The locally-trained Sir Pam ran his best race to date when he won the Trial Plate at Trentham. Ho was one of the leaders from the start, and finished on strongly.

Gaillard, which won the Nursery at the Trentham meeting, is one of the Absurd tribe, his dam tracing to Steppe, which founded a great family famous alike in New Zealand and Australia.

H. Gray rode Scion in the 'Wellington Cup and Racing Club Handicap. It was noticeable that in each race he had the Boniform gelding in a good position early, but he could not improve it at the finish.

Hector Gray has decided to remain in New Zealand instead of returning to England. Gray has been rushed with engagements since his recent return, and has already ridden seven winners, including Ruapapa, which won the chief event at Takapuna yesterday.

Included in the business transacted by the licensing committee of the New Zealand Racing Conference, held in Wellington on Wednesday last, was the granting of a trainer’s licence to D. Hands and jockey’s licences to H. McSweeney and It. Hunt.

That brilliant filly ( Motley has had a remarkable innings so far this season. On her first appearance she contested the Wellesley Stakes, but more than met her match in Killocra, who was favoured by racing experience. Since then she bus an unbeaten record in her four starts.

The Invercargill sportsman, Mr W. Stone, made a lucky purchase when lie acquired Bugle Note prior to the Wellington meeting. On Tuesday the Solferino gelding paid a nice second uividend in the Ruapehu Handicap, and on Thursday showed the way home to a useful field in the Camp Handicap.

The colt that realised top price at the Waikanae yearling sales on Friday is a brother to Rachael, who raced in Mr J. J. Corry’s interests at the Wellington meeting. Though the colt was knocked down to the Blenheim sportsman, Mr W. A. Fuller, it is quite proable (says “Templar”) that Mr Corry has an interest in him.

Entre Nous, a four-year-old filly, is a half-sister to Silver Link, being by Bonifonn—Secret Link. She was bred at the Waikanae Stud, and cost her owner, Mr J. J: Corry, of Blenheim, 3SO guineas as a yearling. She ran third to Merit and Bugle Note in the Apprentices’ Plate at Wellington on Tuesday, a head behind the latter.

The acceptances received for the Woodville District Jockey Club’s meeting, to be held on Friday and Saturday, are all round very satisfactory, and everything points to the fixture being a successful one. The first race starts at 11.30 a.m. Special trains will leave Palmerston North station on both days for Woodville at 9 a.m. and Ashliurst 9.29.

Mr C. Beasley, who for quite a number of years held the position of sporting writer in connection with Truth, has severed his connection with that journal, and at a meeting of press representatives in the press room at Trentham lie, in an appropriate speech, thanked all those who were present for their loyalty to him while occupying the position of chairman of the press gallery. He proposed that Mr V. O’Brien should occupy the position that he was vacating and this was generally agreed to.

The Christchurch Sun is responsible for the following:—“lt is stated that offers ranging*from 1200gns. to 1500 gns. have been refused for Herbilwyn, which won the Kirkwood Handicap' at Wanganui. Herbilywyn is a five-year-old chestnut square-gaited horse uy Nelsop Bingen out of Miss Spear, and if, as is stated, these tempting offers were turned down, he must be rated very highly by his connections.” Herbilwyn is owned and trained by Mr W. A. Price, of Palmerston North.

After his easy win in the two-year-old handicap on the first day of the Wellington meeting, there were many inquiries for a price to be put on Nigger Minstrel. F. Davis was not empowered to put a price on him, and his patron, Mr Eliot Davis, has already offered 2000 guineas, while Mr Charles Elgar was prepared to considerably improve on this offer. Most people agree that the full-brother to Desert Gold will make an ideal Derby colt.

The Palmerston North owned Santonio, which beat Glentruin in the Metropolitan Handicap at Wellington on Thursday, is a five-year-old gelding by San Fran—Dolly Fisher. He only started once as a three-year-old, when he ran unplaced at the Feilding meeting. Last season he faced the barrier on twenty-one occasions, winning six events, including two minor ones at Wellington. This was his first win this season, but he has been placed on several occasions. He was in receipt of 3st. 41b. from Glentruin, but as the race was run in 1.10 2-5 he demon strated that he has more than ordinary pace. His supporters drew upwards of a score as the result i? - his victory. TAKAPUNA CLUB’S MEETING. RUAPAPA WINS BIG RACE. (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Jan. 29. The Takapuna Jockey Club’s summer meeting concluded to-day. The weather was lino and there was a record attendance. The totalisator handled £65,345 10s as compared with £69,907 for the corresponding day last

year. The total for the meeting was £llß,765 109 as against £126,241 last year. Additional results: Suburban Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Royal Blood 9.9 (Morris), 1; Numutere 7.10 and Finelli 7,10, dead heat for second. Also started: Tictful, Broadwood, Prince Abbey, Lady Ridicule, Jolly Princess, York Abbey, Nocturne, Golden Droain. Won by a length. Prince Abbey was fourth. lime, 1.14 1-5. Takapuna J.C. Handicap, 1 mile two and a-half furlongs.—Ruapapa 8.0 (H. Gray) 1, Loyal Irish 8.8 2, To Kara 8.6 3. Also started: Ngata, Royal Box, Alfort, Boomerday, Sir Burnett, Glenc&irn, Tinohoro, Landslide, Marble Slab, Gold Jacket, Gold Plano, Sycorax, Whanoko. Won by a length, half length between second and third. Sir Burnett was fourth. Time, 2.11 1-5. _ , Hobson Handicap, 6 furlongs,—Lady Rewa 8.1 (MoFlynnL 1, Master Doon 8.4 2, Voltore 8.0 3. Also started: Quinette Prince Lupin, Day Guard, llouhora. Won by a nose, a head between second and third. Quinette was fourth. Time, 1.15. Rangioto Hack Handicap, 9 furlongs.— Aerofortie 9.2 (O’Shea) 1, Steel Bar 7.7 2, Dancing Doll 7.13 3. Also started: Lady Soiilterina, Merry Prince, Far North, Narrow Neck, Elsie Aroha, Uralla, Pebble 11., Irene Bruce, Archibald, Thunderclap, Take Take, Douglass Latour, Bay Dighton, Royal Fame, Bright Gift, Barometer, General'Pryde, Dorinaa, Whitanui. Won by three-quarters of a length, a length between secmd and third. Time, 1 55 Waiwara Hurdles, 1J miles. —Miss Melva 10.13 1, Explorer 11.3 2, Itosullus 9.2 3. Also started : Peter Ainans, Silverton, Ditto, Active, Mahgoloire, All Melody, Bustler. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Peter Amans fell. Time, 3.18.

Anniversary Welter, 7 furlongs.—Prettyman 8.11 (Buchanan) and Himpo 8.6 (L. Manson) dead heat for first, Royal Abbey 8.1 and King Merv 9.8, dead heat for third. Also started: Cool Stimulants, Sheffield, llipo, Lady Ridicule, Gold Bud, Tinokaha, Jolly Gay, Esthonia, Infant, Uncle Ned, Amiforin, Smoke, Sentinella, Bretkuid. Bonnv Canny. A great finish, Prettyman and llimpo being a dead heat for first, three-quarters of a length in front of King Merv and Royal Abbey, which ran a dead heat for third. Time, 1.22 1-5. Amiform fell.

TROTTING HANDICAPS. 1 (Per Press Association.) .CHRISTCHURCH, Jan. 28. Handicaps for the Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting are as follow: Spreydon llnndicap (saddle), one mile and five furlongs.—Welcome Whispers, Queen Ida, Grand Dillon. Bay Boy, Ardwood, Lady 1-dwood, Kismet, Marvin Beil, Handsome Jack, Lee Todd, Dillon S, Rose Peter scr, Mushroom, Master Audo 12yds behind, Peter the First, Uorwar 48, Mat Patch, Marvin Drift 72. Juvenile Handicap (harness), one mile and five furlongs.—Great Epsom, Whetu, Hackthorne, Dalmeny, Megata, Oriole scr, Double Event 12yds behind, St. Maura 36, Nelson Fame 48 Taurekareka 60. Linwood Handicap (saddle), one mile. — Copa de Uro Jr., Lady Mauritius, Wandering Willie, Rex Coronado, Henry Tracey, Lady Embrace, Pleasant Mount, Thixendale, Tirarina, Soprano scr, Irish Eyes, Rorke’s Drift, ITinzoru, Royal Oak, lrvar 12yds behind, Poter Mac, Progress, Cammio, Vera i.ogun, Ben Dillon, Asturio 24yds behind. Ben Ohau, Trooper Dilion 36, Silver Shoe, Landlord, Brutus 48.

Midsummer Handicap (harness), two miles. —Princess Zoe, Elite scr, Ahuriri, Emperor, Looanda Mac 12yds behind, Star Queen, Vice Admiral, Childe Pointer, Partner 24, Loganwood, Linden 36, Whispering B illie, Paul Dufault 48, Wild Thyme 60, Alto Chimes, Acron 84, Sheik, Onyx, Vilo 96. Cashmere Handicap (harness), two miles. — Echo, Parole Bells, Merry Peter, Mushroom, Wild Hebe, Our Lady, Merry Bingen, The Toff, Mat Patch, Brigand scr, Plywood, Lady Irving 12yds behind,* Theseus, Pieter Timmerman, Count Dee 24, Keen John, Tiny Moon, Peter Dean 36, St. Anthony, Peter Swift 48, Bon Sonly, Sunny Jim 60, Young Blake, Delville Wood, Gay Walkes 72, Mangculu 96, I-larold Child 108, hirst Fashion 132. French Handicap (harness), one mile and a quarter.—Rev de Oro, Ividy Embrace, Thixendalo, Gold Bud ecr, Irish Eyes, Olive Huon, Rorke’s Drift, Prinzora, Ahuriri, Fashion Queen, Royal Oak, Coil 12yds behind. Logan Lou, Commie, Prince Pointer, Teneriffe, Pinevalo, Spring Bells, Reta Greeting, Guyliomer, Asturio, Idris 24, Trooper Dillon, Star Queen, Dolly Dillon 36, Linden, Silver Shoe, Fancy Boy 48. Liverpool Handicap (harness), two miles. Harbour Light, Royal Chance, Loading I.ady, Avenue, Fernmoor, Colchester, Bob Dillon, Holly Boy St. Mihiel, Waitaki Girl, Blue Star scr, Diamond Child, Prospect, Oaknut, Golden Devon, Florrie Bingen 12yds behind, Pakoti, Latona, Vera Logan 24) Spring Bells, Harry Audubon, Olive Iluon, Prince Pointer, Teneriffe, First Fashion, Pinevalo, Roval Oak, lrvar, Delovan, Quest 36, Dolly Dillon, Fancy Boy 48, Brutus, Fashion Queen 60, Pedro Pronto 132. Craven Handicap (harness), one mile and a-quarter. —Emperor, Elite, Bonny Logan *or, Paul Dufault, Chid 12yds behind, Loganwood, Partner 24, Great Hope, Realm, Onyx, Yilo, Albert Cling, Don Wild, Pedro Pronto 36, Acron 48.