SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13939, 22 December 1908, Page 7

SPORTING.

ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES. Yesterday was an " off" morning at Ellerslie, and there was no fast work of any importance don; on the tracks. All the visiting horses were out, doing light work. All Red and Diabolo, who both look well, covered a round of the sand in 2m. 4 3-55., finishing. together. AUCKLAND METROPOLITAN COMMITTEE. A meeting of the metropolitan committee was 'held last evening, the Hon. F v MitcheUon presiding. Licenses were granted 'as follows :— Trainers: F. Har-kins, E. Hillary, E. Kelly. Jockeys : Geo; Goldsboro, J. Blake, F. B. Collins, .G. I. Comer, J. B. Gainsford, A. J. Gray, J. Greenwood. F. Harper, F. Johnson, Wm. Marchant, J. G. Maher, A. E. Tearce, W. H. Pearson, A- Rhodes, J. Williams, I*. E. Pope, M. l}uinton. Gentleman riders: Messrs. H. K. Clarke, W. Elwarth. G. Keenan was granted an apprentice jockey's license. The following programmes were passed :—Matamata Racing Club (February 11), Ohinemuri "Racing/Club (March 17 and 18), South Auckland Racing Club (February 26 and 27). Papakura Racing Club (March 20). Otahuhu Trotting Club, three pony races (February 6, 10, and 13). It was decided to consider the result of the inquiry. by the Avondale Jockey Club at a special meeting on Wednesday evening. A.R.C. COMMITTEE. A' meeting of the A.R.C. Committee was held subsequently, the - Hon. E. Mitcbelson in the ■ chair. Four new members were balloted for and elected. Transfers were passed as follows :— T. Shannon, to J. F. Tocker : Colt, 3yrs, by Merrie England—Prologue. A. Baird to Mr. Hazelton: Dolores. S. Bradley to Chas. Peoples : Puhipuhi. MANAWATU RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. [BT TELEGRAPH.—PRBS3 ASSOCIATION.] Palverston North, Monday. .. The prospects are very bright for the Man?" watu Racing Club's Christmas carnival, which commences on Wednesday, and everything points to the meeting being the most successful yet held by the club. . j The "following are final payments:— MANAWATU CUP (Handicap) of 650sovs; one and a-half miles.— Apa 8.11, Kopu 8.3, Tangimoana 80, Bourrasque 7.13, Muskerry 7.13, Glenculloch 7!12, Moloch 7.11, Riflemaid 7.3, White Lie 6.13, Arclight &.13, TSViganini 6.12, Carrieima 6.7, Blue Ribbon 6.7.

RANGITIKEI RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. - [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] » . Bulls, Monday. The following acceptance* have been received for the Rangitlkei Racing Club's Summer Meeting '• — SCOTT MEMORlALßangipapa 9.0, Golden Eagle 8.2, Ballarat 8.0, Crucineila 7.10, Lothair 7 0 Advantage 6.10, Mussel 6.8, Contour 6.7. uHAKEA HURDLE RACE.—LuII 11.0, Capulet 10.7, Don Carlos 10.0, Xavier 9.11, llarmi 9.7, Bela'rio 9.5, Tonderghie 9.5, Yosamie 9.2. CARNARVON HACK RACE.— 8.10, Rooseveldt 8.10, Twain 8.8, Eclogue 8.8, Cute 8 8 Chase Mab 7.12, Shannon Lass 7.10, Llanwern 7.9, Debonnaire 7.8, Bonnie Doon 7.3, Merrie Messenger 6.10. RANGITIKEI CUP.— 9.0, Tangimoana.B.3, Waitapu 8.2, Truganini 8.0, Nova 7.0, Arclight 7 0 Carissima 6.12. RAILWAY HACK HURDLES.-Xavier 10.8, Dnil 10 7 Belairo 9.12, Mikotahi 9.11, Moose 9.11, Yosami 9.7, Netherhy 9.2, Maidi 9.0, Taupo 9.0, I'epoieoanta 9.0, Scdgcmoorc 9.0. MAKOWAI WELTER—Mahuta 9.12, Toatuhi 8.12, Mcrri England 8.10, Sir Antrim 8.8, Rose FUKENUI WELTER.—Roosevelt 9.7, Zoraida 811 Shannon Lass 8.10, Anemon 8.8, North-East 8.5, Goodwin Park 8.0, Ruemac 8.0, Kiwi 8.0. ' KAMO RACES. [BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Whasgarei, Monday. The following nominations have been received for the Kamo race meeting, to be held on New Year's ' Day : — HURDLE RACK.— Lanta, Lochard, Swagsman, Peter Simple, Mtdcyr, Slow Tom, Min.a, Corporal. MAIDEN HANDICAP.— Kukuparere, Lochlea, Highland Fling, Leo, Mary, Sapper, Irish Girl, Matakana, Miss Mabel, Wairubc. KAMO HANDICAP.— Puhipuhi, Lady Lanta, Nervine, Luroa. Kaiiangata, Lady Ellen, Quebec. Pamperia, Swcett Marie, Shrewsbury, Corporal, Misa Jesmond. FARMERS' HANDICAP.— Lady Lanta, Lochard, Lochlea, Denbies; Neptune, Sweet Marie, Vanity, Miss Ida, Highland Fling, Swagsman, Coma, Matakana! Waruhe. PUBLICANS' PURSE —Puhipuhi. Nervine, Kaitaneata Lady Ellen, Sapper, Pamperia, Paul Beaver, Mideye, Highland uling, Lure*, Discoverer, Miss Jesmond. WAIRI'HE TROT HANDICAP.—Aro Nui, Pakclia Young Uotrnl, Daphne, Rums, Mr. Doolcy, Sandfly, Flip Flap. HACK HANDICAP.— Kukuparere, Lochlea, Leo, Mary! Sapper, Waiata, Irish Girl, Matakana, Miss Mabel. ' TROTTING DISQUALIFICATION. [BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wanganui, Monday. At a meeting of the Wanganui Jockey Club to-night, to horse Bob E.T., the owner (A. T. Take) and rider (J. T. Fairley), were disquah«»h for 12 months for inconsistent trotting in the Farewell Handicap at the recent Trotting' Club's nieetine.' The owner and rider were also summoned to appear before a meeting of the Trotting Club committee to' answer questions regarding the ownership of the horse. A meeting i* convened, to be held in the Federal Hall to-night, with regard to the disqualification passed by the stewards of the Avondale Jockey Club. " -