Sporting

Manawatu Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 2564, 23 December 1924, Page 6

Sporting

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FIXTURES. Dec. 26—Waipukurau J.C. Summer. Dec. 26, 30, Jan. 1,2. Auckland R.C. Summer. Dec. 23, 27. —Taranaki J.C. Christmas Dec. 26, 27. —Dunedin J.C. Summer. Dec. 26. —Kaikoura R.C. Annual. Dec. 26, 27, 29. —Manawatu R. C. Summer. Dec. 26. 27.—Westland R.C. MidSummer. Dec. 30, Jan. 1, B.—Qreymouth J.C. Midsummer. Jan. I—Waiau R.C. Annual. Jan. I—Wyndham R.C. Annual. Jan. I—Walkauaiti R.C. Annual. Jan. 1, 2—Hawke’s Bay J.C. Summer. Jan. 1, 2—Wairarapa R.C. Summer. Jan. 1. 2 —Marten J.C. Summer. Jan. 1, 2—Stratford R.C. Annual. Jan. 2, 3 —Southland R.C. Summer. Jan. 6, 7 —Reefton J.C. Midsummer. Jan. 13, 15—Wairoa R.C. Annual. Jan. 13, 14—Vincent J. C. Annual Jan. 17 —Bay of Islands R.C. Annual. Jan. 20, 22, 24. —Wellington R.C. Summer. Jan. 21, 22—Foxton R.C. Annual. Feb. 4—Tapanui R.C. Annual WAIRARAPA SUMMER MEETING THE ACCEPTANCES. [Per Press Association.! MASTERTON. Last Night. The following acceptances have been received for the Wairarapa Racing Club’s summer meeting, first day: MAIDEN HACK STAKES, (all 8.7): 6 furlongs.—Bon Fisher. Breeze Op, Helen Winkie, Kilorum, McDhu, Ongaha. Peach Brandy, Pleasant Surprise, Red Glow, Sea Kist, The Trapper, Willow Wai. b m King ’Mark —Miss Evelyn. FEATHERSTON WELTER, 7 furlongs.—Glument 10.9, Tinohari 10.8, Subjection 10.6. All Gold 10.0, Debate 9.8, Bonomel 9.6, La Reve 9.3, Gardant, Kyoto, Ardfinnan, Hyama, Tlie Tank, Panache, Birthmark 9.0. WAIRARAPA CUP, li miles.— Merry Day 9.0, Suggestion 8.13, Happy Days 7.11, ’Kittle River 7.7, Kilfairo 7.6, Kilceit 6.10, Aeriform, Puketoi, Stream 6.7.

J. O’Shea will be aboard Royal Blood in the A.R.C. Railway Handicap. Hipo will be piloted by H. Gray.

It is understood G. Young will have the ride on Limelight in the Auckland Cup. B. Rosen will be on Polonett. H. Gray will ride Muroahi, and H. Wiggins will be on Stork. Waddell will ride Gold Light.

If Royal Divorce does not contest the big event, he is ."jure to be a strong order for the Christmas Handicap at Auckland.

The Great Northern Derby, which is run on the third day of the A.R.C. meeting, should prove an interesting race. Count Cavour won the New Zealand Derby at Riccarton, with Inferno and Tanadecs in the places. Footfall won the Hagley Handicap, nine furlongs, at Riccarton, while Starmist won the Oaks. • Mount Marta, Tuahine, and Sandstar are all winners this season, while Master Doon has run well. Killocra was a good two-year-old, and his prospects were so bright early in the season that he was sent across to Sydney for the iA.J.C. Derby, but went amiss.

According to a Wellington writer, it is probable that a committee of mem. bers of Parliament will be set up early in the New Year to inquire into ail aspects of racing, and th e cause of the .recent fatalities to jockeys wii be fully gone into.

The Wellington R.C. and Manawatu R.C. have come to an arrangement in regard to the dates for their autumn meetings. The former club will race during the last week in March and the Manawatu P # C. a week later.

Should Royal Blood succeed in winning the forthcoming Railway Handicap under 9.9, he will have the credit of creating a fresh weight-carrying record in connection with the six furlong race at Ellcrslie. The existing weight.carrying record in the Railway Handicap in hold by Hohoro, who carried 9. r 6to victory in 1903. Royal Blood put up a fresh time record (1.12 3-5) for the Railway Handicap when ho won the race in question two years back. On that occasion he only carried 7.0.

FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.— Peneu a 9.8, Imperial Spark 8.1, Last Crust 7.13, Lady Fingers 7.11, Laughing Stock 6.12 Miss O'dille 6.9. NURSERY HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. —Hymestrason 8.3, Anthonie 8.1. Cat Call, Phantasy 7.9, Grand National 7.5, Sleet, Swift Rose Blossom, Inoo, Race Day 7.3, Avazone, Atruda 7.0. RIMUTAKA HACK, 1 mile.— Pronto 9.0, Glumont 8.9, Bonina 8.7, All Gold, Lady Gay, Jubilant 8.0, Pleasure 7.12, Hyama, The Tank. Daphne Bruce, Idanoe 7.0. WARDELL WELTER, 7 furlongs. —Prince Hal 9.5. Aeriform 8.11, Puketoi, Westbroke, Star Ranger 8.8, Bonrina 8.3, Stream. Pink Rose, Comedy Prince 7.13, Solrino 7.7. TELEGRAPH HACK, 6 furlongs.— Glimpe 9.5, Tinoharl 8.11, Subjection 8.9, Westbroke 8.6 Lipsol 7.13, Blonde 7.11, King Bruce 7.9, Bonlita 7.6, Kilmar 7.5, Salamis 7.4. Gardant 7.1, Bonnie Nurse 7.0, Solrino De Luxe Sir Moment Twink, Lady Ideal 6.12. ELLERSLIE GALLOPS. [Per Press Association.l AUCKLAND. Last Night. The weather was line before breakfast for training work at Ellerslie lhi s morning, but after the interval, light rain set in. The course proper and outside two trestles were available for fast work. Cherry Ripe and Brushwood Boy finished together at the end of a mile, covered in 1.45 2-5. Deluge was just ahead of Motley at the end of a half mile in 51scc. Gala Day easily beat Broadwood and Frowning Beauty over seven furlongs in 1.32 3.5. Ma Boughal and Dazzling Light ran seven furlongs in 1.35. Duo, picked up by Killochra over the last mile, did the round in 2.5 3-5, the last mile taking 1.50 3-5. Dan Quin traversed four furlongs in 51 2-5, while Anklet was just in front of King’s Speech over the same distance, the time being 51 secs. Arch Amie was just ahead of Surveyor over a mile, ran in 1,47 4-5 Mimetic and Gauntlet sprinted down the straight nicely. Charlady, who got the better of the start, was in front of Loyal Irish at the end of six furlongs, which took 1.19 2.5. Stork, Te Kara, Polonett, Muraahl, Musketoon Royal Present and Gold Jacket went a mile and a quarter in 2.45, the last round taking 2.3 2-5. Stork, on the outside, was about half a length in front, with Polonett, Muraahi, *Musketoon and Royal Present, who tailed off half a mile from home, was last. Runnymede ran five furlongs in 1.6 4-5. Ring the Bell and Steel Bar were together at the end of seven furlongs in 1.28. Inferno, timed from the six furlongs post home, took 1.18, Archibald, taking 1.20 4-5. Tanadees was just ahead of Master Doon, with Lady Rowa four lengths away, at the end of six furlongs, left behind in 1.19 1-5. Kick Off, going alone, taking 1.20 2.5.. Drawbridge) beat Knighthood over six furlongs In 1.24 3-5. Drolatlque and Exactly covered fly o furlongs in 1.6 3-5. and Tukia six in 1.21 1-5. Gold Light and Right and Left went a mile and a half, the former finishing about three quarters of a length ahead. The time was 2.45, the last round taking 2.5. Master Mind, Rowantu, Royal Mint and Charis were in that order at the end of half a mile, done in 52 1-5. Hipo and Nastori. sprinted three furlongs in 38 4 5. and Royal Divorce did four furlongs in 54 2-5. Glenross taking 1 24 to do six. Naumatere ran home from the half mile post in 51 1-5. Spooney went easily over seven furlongs. Ballymoy was not passed in a gallop with Landslide and Pavo over six furlongs. She was just ahead of Landslide at the finish. Pavo being four lengths away, time 1.17. Shinfng Armour and Mandane ran six furlongs in 1 20 2-5. Oration was about three lengths in front of Air Queen, with Papatua similar distance away, at the end of four furlongs in 50. After breakfast, Tactician did a round in 2.8. Lomint and Cherry Girl covered four furlongs in 50 2-5. Far North ran round alone in 2.6 4.5. Capstan and Importer went oyer six hurdles, the latter impressing more. Several two-year-olds were exercised at the barrier and afterwards sprinted three furlongs. Holymond Daina and Gold Acre showing to most advantage. Listening Post has been scratched for the Otago Handicap. Among the arrivals at Awapunt yesterday wlere Suggestion and Te Kuri. The former is in particularly fine fettle. On the conclusion of the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting, G. Young will take up his residency at Sydney.

Tacked on to the announcement that the law actions connected with the Purser case are to be withdrawn is the interesting statement that the three-year.old Heroic is likely to be taken to England, whither Mr Corteen and his trainer, C. Godby, are expected to proceed shortly,,. This statement at least shows that the nego. tiations opened up some few weeks back for the purchase of the Valais colt by a South Australian sportsman at E 20.000 have been terminated. It is difficult to see how the transference of Herioc from Australia to England at this stage can be advantageous. The disqualification existing against Mr Corteen operates in England, and that means Heroic would be ineligible to race there until October next. Then, again, the transportation of racehorses from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere is not to be regarded with a light heart. Possibly Mr Corteen may have the ambition to win the Ascot oGld Cup with Heroic, but a lot of things have to happen in the flight of time before such can be brought about. —“Phaeton.’’

The gift supreme this Christmas can be a fur coat, Collinson and Cunningham e are making special Christmas concessions to enable the purchase of this wonderful gift to be effected at a big saving. Prices range from 19gns. (Mole, Coney) to 145gns. (Hudson Bay Seal). Christmas concession prices 15gns. to 128’gns.—Collinson and Cunninghame.