SPORTING

Northern Advocate, 1 December 1933, Page 9

SPORTING

j TAKAPUNA RACES I BIG FIELDS ENGAGED. j PLATE WILL BE A PUZZLE. j (By ‘ ‘ Spoiler. ”) I ; The spring meeting of Ihe Taka pun a i .Jockey Olul) will commence tomorrow, and excellent... Holds liav.o boon paid-up for iu all events. Owing to the number of scratchings since acceptance day it will not now lie noeessary to run the Tnkapuua Plate in divisions, and at tho time of writing thorp are no fewer than -3 horses carded to face the starter. The Alison Cup has drawn the handy,.field of a dozen runners, among that number being seven or eight good handicap .performers. ; Proceedings will commence at noon with the Melrose Maiden, six furlongs, for which 21 are due to line up. Alignment has been going on. the right way at Takanini, and may ond-up favourite. Support will also .be ■forthcoming 1 ' for Morehu; Bir Willonyx, and Tondaleyof The favoured trio may be—Alignment, Morehn apd. Diversion. Some smart sprinters are due to parade at: 12.42 for the Spring Plate, which is ;to ,be contested over, five furlongs and,..#. half. • Paganeili, the top weight, aisiy ligurhs :in tluv Cheltenham Hand!-' cap, as does Hampton Park,'while British Columbia may contest tho Taka.; puna Plate,. When the totes arc ad - justed, Greek Gold, Bambury and BriLsh, Columbia, of Quietly, may be car-' tying' money, , The Ponni Handicap, which is due to start at 1.26, has a baker’s dozen, including Cape .Fair, Psychologist, Tavern Knight, Sunny Bachelor, Royal Gallant and Expectancy. Of these Tavern Knight also claims engagement in the Takapuna Plate. Cape Pair has performed so well of late that she is bound to come in for heavy support, Tavern Knight, if started, will also have plenty of friends, hut in his absence Psychologist and Gay Brotfoy may dispute hotting honours with Cape Pair.

The biff handicap of the day, the Alison Cup, will be despatched at 2.12 i p.m. Baroscope is at the head of the \ handicap Avith 9.0, and it is stated tkat j Ms connections are very sanguine 'of ; victory, but he will have to be at his best to concede any Aveight to Speed- ; mint, avlio has been going along nicely • at Takanini. Master bTorval is staying . on Avell, and his recent success at the : Waikato Avill ensure solid' backing. Alloy is a very consistent performer, and should not be troubled by the distance. The son of Thespian—Bronze is nicely weighted, and Avill be troublesome at the business end. Eager Boss gave a glimpse of returning to form at Te Eapa, and her chance cannot be discounted. Maori Boy is a solid customer, but - the track may not suit him ; unless rain falls. However, lie has a particular liking for Takapuna, and races well on the “saucer" course. Of the others good- reports are to hand regarding Palm Queen, and. her chances are, thought highly of in some circles. Betting will be spirited, and the final figures may disclose Speedmint, MastoavlSToiwalaud Alloy as bdin'g fbe prime fancy.' ‘ At 2.55 - p.m. two-year-olds to the number of 11 Avill go to the barrier to contest the Cambria Handicap. Those j having ■ -the ' best are Gay | Blonde, High Crest, Wahrponga and I .Waitaka, but Herepai, who lias been] Avorkmg. exceptionally, well ;;at Takayl iiini,- 'is ’likely to "upset calculations. | Most support, howe\ 7 er, may come fori the first-named three. , I

At 3.44p.m. interest will centre fn’ the' Takapvina Plate, and this race will sot backers a very pretty problem. Among the 23—. there are koine very smart . performers, including Britisli Columbia, Jonathan, Lucidns, Sinking Fund, D’A'rtagnan, Tavern. Knight, Boughal, Dolrain, Hushing, Kiltowyn, Cherry. King and Star ‘ Artist. Tondaleyo will probably start in the Melrose Maiden. Positiojis at the barrier will have a. big bearing on the result of this event and if Star Artist draws, a good alley she will set a merry pace. To sum up, Jonathan, Star Artist, and Delrain may be the actual favourites when the machines have been adjusted. The weight-carriers, numbering 10, are due to be despatched at 4.27 p.m. Alpinus is at. the head of the handicap 'with 10.0, but the distance and the weight may find him out. He should bo bettor suited by the Vauxhall Handicap on the second day.. The favoured division may be —Snow Prince, Eldora and Wee Pat, The day’s sport will conclude with the Cheltenham Handicap at 5.10 p.m. In this event Paganolli is asked to concede his nearest attendant 201bs. Some of those oji the card have engagements earlier in the day, but Prolyxo, Jalldy Karo and Limex will be well supported. Riding Engagements. The following riding engagements'are announced for the Takapuna meeting;— A. (4. Parsons. —United, Kilmuix*. A, Murrav. —Hushing, 'Miss . Revva, Velociter.K. McTavish. —Gay Broncy, Sir Wil-. len'yx, Sinking Bund. H. Wiggins. —Merry Damon, Sunny Bachelor, Prolyxo, Morehu, Landlubber, E. Manson. —Baroscope, Cherry King. F. E, Baker. — Neil. C. Walters. — : Modcl Girl. H, Gilmer. —Golden Sceptre. A. Tinker. —Alignment, Greek Gold, Lucidns, Speedmint. K. Voitre. —Nnn Nicer, Expectancy, Bambury. W. J. Broughton.—Diversion, R. Olive. —Alpinus. J. Burgess. —Eldora. G. Duncan. —Roman Mascot, Jalldy Karo.

G. Baker. —Kura pa e, Echo Song, Royal Appellant, Trishna, Hawthorn. N. McKenzie. —Master Norval, Wee Musk, Bonny Gay, Star Artist, Princess Star. R, Horne. —Arawa Rose. ASHBURTON RACES. CARD REVIEWED. (.Special to "Northern Advocate.”) CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. r Phe Ashburton County Racing Club’s summer meeting tomorrow has attracted good fields. The following horses may be best supported:— Wynchmoro Hack. —Davolo, Vintage,

Royal Amphora, Melrose Trot—Young Travis, Real Burton, Vanity Fair. Tinwald Handicap. —Ranelagh, Sweet Agues, Metal Bird. Laghmor Plate.—Wonderful, Red Dance, Delice. Moreton Hack. —Night Flyer, Some Shambles, Important. Wakanui Handicap. —Spoon, True Shaft, r Manctho. Mayfield Trot. —Young Travis, Paul Drusus, Royal Ando.

FBILDING RACES. EQUITANT WINS FLYING. DOLLAR FRINGE 'CONSISTENT. (For t ress Association.: —Copyright. 7 FEILDING, This Day. Tlu* totalisator investments at the Fei filing Jockey Club's meeting yesterday amounted to £9,427, compared with £9,708 10/- on the. corresponding day last year, a decrease of £371 .10/-. The remaining events resulted; — Kowhni Hack Handicap, of .100 sovsj one mile and a distance. — (.1-1) Ida Molding, 9.3 (L. Morris), 1; (5-5) Royal Dash, 7.10 (G. Jones), 2; (3-3) Sanguine King, 9.0 (Goldfinch), 3. Also started: (2-2) Pango, (0-0) Gold Euler, (4-4) Cardinal Moon, (7-7) Chief Line. (9-9) f Night Runner, (S-S) Linoleum, (11-10) Hark Forrard, (10-11) ’ Blue Boy. Heads separated the placed'j horses. Time —1.05 .1-5.

Flying Handicap, of 120 so vs; six furlongs. (2-2) Equitant, 7.12 (Voitre), 1; (0-0) Royal Routine, 7.12 (Goldfinch), 2; (1-1) Oadland, 9.9 (L. Morris), 3. Also started: (4-4) Souchong, (5-3) Slippery, ‘ (3-5) Parmer, (8-7) Lady Nan, (7-7) Sea Fox. .A length; half a length. Time —1.13.

Fitzroy Hack Handicap, of 110 sovs; sfix furlongs. —J 2-2) Dollar'Prince, S.l (C. Carroll), 1; (5-0) Tiger Gain, S.lO ( —), 2; (9-9) Headmaster, 8.4 (B Morris), 3. Also started:' (1-1) Amyril, (3-3) Catalogue, (7-7) Etiquette, (8-8)

Acceptable, (6-5) Phebn, (4-4) Land Tax, (11-11) Spoon, (12-12) Ealphyllis, (10-10) Royal Pageant. Half a. length; a length. Time —3.13 4-5, ' Kiwitea Handicap, of 110 sovs;; seven furlongs.—(4-2) Grand Jury, 7.11 (Broughton), 1; (6-5) Arrow Lad, 8,8 (Voitre), 2; (7-7) Lady Spy, 7.11 (G. Jones), 3. Also started: (10-10) Havering, (2-3) Knollmere, (1-4) Speed, (3-1) Aiguille, (5-5) Emotion, (8-8) Esteem, (0-0) Aston, (11-11) Arihira. A head. Time —1.26 3-5.

HORSEMAN SUSPENDED.

INTERFERENCE 'WITH CATALOGUE.

(Per Press Association. —Copyright.) FEILDING, This Hay.

The jockey, W. T;. Pine, was suspended for fourteen days for interference with Catalogue while riding Laud Tax in the Fit/.roy- Hack Handicap at Feilding yesterday. Catalogue was third favourite, and Land Tax fourth favourite. Both were unplaced.

FIELDS FOR TOMORROW.

(Per Press Association. —Copyright.} FEILDING,; This Day.

Acceptances for the second day of the Feilding Jockey Club’s meeting: which will be held tomorrow, are as follows: —

12.0 —Cheltenham Hurdles,- of SO sovs; about one mile and a half and SO yards. —Mr Gamp, 10.11; Manuiri, 10.10; Riotous, Million, 10.4; Ruanui. 9.13; Air Laddie, 9.11; Cotfield, March Alone, 9.0.

12.43 —Novice Stakes, of 70 sovs; weight 8.0; six furlongs. —Maypay, Tahurangi, All Supreme, Top Flier, Eka Tere, Hint, Oalydon, Wyndale, Te Rangitumua, Hard Times, Lapel, Aweketia, Widden, Weather Enne.

1.25 —St, Andrew’s Handicap, of 125 sovs; one mile and a distance. —View Halloo, 9.G; Arrow Lad, Carfex, 8,8;

-*• ‘'■ft#; i'li. • Slippery, 7.11; Aiguille,- 7.8; Arikira. Tiger Gain, 7.4]) Thrasher, ■. % 2.B—Orbtfk Nursery Handicap, • ot' 7( sovs; live 'Scholar Word Hereford,' 8.2; .Burnish, ’ Canopy Sweet;Music) Note Issue, Paling LIIV 2.sl—Rongotea Hack- Handicap,; o’ 90 sovs; one mile - and a. distanceA- . Sanguine King, 9.3; PangOj- 9iO;"Ival muk;.B.ll; Ha2oor, 5.9; Gold--Euler,-8.7 Limbohm, 8.5; Catalogue, - 8.3'; -Gardina Moon, 7.12; Chief Line, 7.9; Linoleum, -7.6; Sir Romeo, Night , Run ner, Blue Boy, 7.5. 11 '' ' ' ,/r ; *

3.3 5—C olyton Hatfdicap; 1 of 'lO9 r soy s six f ■ 8;8;' Enollmerc Diatomonsy 8.3;• (Farhldf, 7.7 ; ;; 8ed 'Fps

4.l7—Nikau . Hack Handicap,* v of 7 so vs; six furlongs.—Amyril,' 9.o;‘Dolla Prince,. 8.13; Callus, 8;8; Aceeptabh 8.4; Golden Chant, * Courtega/" 7.13 Land Tax, Salt -Spray; 7.9; -Spoon;-7.6 Eoyal Passiony "7.5; Hest' BoudOir, 7.( 5.0 —Empire Handicap;* of ’ 105 'sovs seven mere, 8.10; Speed, 8.6; La POnp'ee,. 8,4 Emotion, 8.0; Esteem, LlSriadjTSpj 7.7. ’ ' ’ r *’

BAY OF ISLANDS d;!®,.,-, • ■ 'THE PROGRAMME, 'i ■, (Special to “Northern This -I^yA At a meeting of the PrankbnJ(ia ing Club oh Wednesday, a progrgihtc carrying stakes of a \|ald€ < 775 eovs was drawn up and adopt* for the Hay of Islands Racing Club fixture, to be held at PUkekohe < January 20. ' . TAKAPUNA (Special to “Northern Advocate.”) ;. AUCKLAND, This Day; Versant has been withdrawn froni't Ponui Handicap, and MoonfleeC <f rc the Plate, whilst Chock. Say 'will ;n start in ..the Tiri HighweigliL > -J. _ .v- {■>