SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16757, 25 January 1918, Page 6

SPORTING.

THE TAKAPUMA MEETING. Eveiiythixg promises well for the successful inauguration of the Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Meeting at Devonport to-morrow. With fine weather well assured, the official opening of the new racecourse at the North Shore will bo celebrated under conditions in keeping with the season, and the function will thus havo a proper and pleasing distinction. The problem attaching to the Takapund Cup is viewed -with especial interest, and, with 14 horses still engaged and the. issuo on all hands voted decidedly open, it seems safe to offer the prediction that, from a speculative point of view, a fresh record for the North Shore ground will be entered up. TRACK NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE. Most of tho fast work at Ellerslie yesterday was executed on the outer grass track, which was in excellent order. Hopfield opened proceedings by covering half a mile in 50 3-ss. Fisher, with a companion, indulged in two smart sprints. Mary Bruce and Lady Bruce registered 51s for half a mile. - Pierrot and Meltchikoff covered six furlongs in under lm. 18s Colonel Soult was not sent against time on the sand. Rock Diamond worked over a middle distance on the grass, taking lm 41s for seven furlongs. Te Papapa accompanied her for most part. Sans Gene, who is said to be a sufferer from kidney trouble, worked at a sound sprinting pace. Mel ton io was defeated by Loyal Arch at the close of half a mile in ijndcr 51s. _ _ Carmen Sylva and Penniless ran similar time. ' Ritnsea, from ChaafeV stable, covered four furlongs in 495, finishing up in front of Malaya. British Arch indulged in strong pace work over a distince. Lady Lyddite and a companion ran half a miio in 51s. Step was going well at the close of a round in lm 583, being assisted by Royal Irish and Sir Kalph. the latter being last. Pondoon had the best of Larry at the close of six furlongs, run in lm 20s. Glondalough and Royal Rufus were com- 1 panions over a middle distance, the former \ shaping fairly. Woody Glen and Blue Cross sprinted down tho back. Juanua was defeated by Miss Leslie over half a mile, run in a Bhado under 50s. From a standing start, Lightning had the call over Cadrona at the close of five furlongs, run in a tick over lm 4s. Mullingar was better than White Sox over a circuit which occupied lm 575.\ White Sox appeared to be moving uneasily behind when she pulled up. However, she has a peculiar action. Shower Gold sprinted at a sound pace. Tenacious was better than Captain Lock over a distanco. . Garryowen and Sylvasco ran five furlongs in about lm ss. Fabriquette and Fionnuala registered about lm 18 3'ss for six furlongs. Jack Delaval hit out freely at the close of five furlongs, run in lm sa. Ho was accompanied by Rathlin. Lough Ennell took 51s to cover half a mile. Ring Luyin and Mossman ran the same distance in a little over 50s. Polydamon worked at a sound pace on the tan. Novation ran a circuit in lm 595. Alt'. Delaval registered under 51b for half a mile Kitty Bellairs dashed over four furlongs in under 60s. Cynic covered half a mile in about 50 3-58. / Soldier and Lady Elysian were amongst those indulging in easy work, while others set useful tasks were White Blaze, Stilts, Bluestone, Haekayne, Tc Onga, Chilblain, Analogue, Monatour, Ma Copper, Singular, Demotic, Pink Tie, Signo, Gluetanus, Soultane. Last Call, and the Birkenhead— Malaig filly. Sugar Works and Koiwi ran half a mile in under 52s on the juvenile track, easing up tho last furlong. Demona was in the rear. Spanner registered about 51s for the same distance. ' Plenipotent was schooled over hurdles, shaping well. Color-nine also fenced safely over hurdles. Ulster And Sylvan Knight were companions in an e6say"over hurdles. Both fenced well. | GISBORXE RACING CLUB. WEIGHTS DECLARED. [BY TELECRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] WELLINGTON, Thursday. Tho following weights have been declared for the Giaborne Racing Club's meeting:— HANDICAP HURDLES, one mile and ahalf.—Master Timi 10.12. Con 10.7, Nicomar , 10.0. Toki 9 7, Spalpcrion 9.7, Zeus 9.0, Kohinahina 9.0. TE HAI*AHA HACK HANDICAP, seven -longs—Grand Idea, 9.0. Vermillion 12, Multive 88, Slipstitch 8.7, Black Lace 8.2, Platoon 8.0. Glucian 7.13. Woodrow 7.11, Mania 7.8. Hylami 7.8. Kohinahina 7.3, Mvsterial 7.3, Taleteller 7.3. Sir Multifid 7.0, Multiplane 7.0. Torchlight 7.0, Mysterious Prince 7 0, Bombardoss 7.0. FLYING HANDICAP, six fnrlongs.Gnzique 9.7, Impediment 9.5. Trials 8.12. Hyttus 8.11, Carlysian 8.0. Pursefiller 7.9, Otara 7.8, Lord Ainslie 7.8, Rewanga 7.5, Loyal Arch 7.8, Colonnado 6.12, Lady Gazeley 6.7. GISBORNE CUP, one mile and a-quarter. —Multilual 9.2, Impediment 9 0, Cynic 8.13, Trials 8.11, Ladoeuer 8.8. Gazique 8.6. Cleft 7.7, thread 7.7. Pursefiller 7.5, Grand Idea 6.12, Castalia 6.10, Loyal Arch 6.10, Lord Ainslie 6.9, Flash Lady 6.7, Slipstitch 6.7, Platoon 6.7, Master Iney 6.7, Colonnade 6.7, Glucian 6.7, Phosphorus 6.7. WELTER HANDICAP, one mile.-Cynic 10.13, Hythrcnd 9.12, Sarah Grand 9.11, Blackall 9.4, Toki 9.4. Zeus 9.4. Flash Lads 9.3, Loyal Arch 9.2, Castalia 9.2, Master | Timi 9.0, Slipstitch 8.11, Phosphorus 8.6, Glucian 8.2. Master Iney 8.2, Hvlami 8.0, Torchlight 8.0, Multiplano 8.0, Auldana 8.0, Mysterial 8.0. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, five furRewanga 9.5. Vermillion 8.13. Gold Shot 8.2, Con 8.2, Lady Eilworth 8.0. Black Lade 7.13, Pao 7.11. Woodrow 7.8. Orawia 7.4, Lady Gazeley 7.2, Metallion 7.2, Happy Valley 7.0, Karema 7.0, Sabine 7.0, Formline 7.0, Actifid 7.0, Marenga 7.0. PARK HANDICAP, six furlongs.— 9.7. Impediment 9.5. Multifual 8.11. Carlysian 8.0. Tavistock 7.13. Downham 7.9, Pursefiller 7.9, Otara 7.8, Cnrlatour 7.8. Lord Ainslie 7.8, Colonnade 6.12. Mistic 6.10. HAMILTON RACING* CLUB. Nominations for all events to be run at the Hamilton Racing Club's meeting close to-night, at nine o'clock. TAUMARUNUI RACING CLUB. Nominations for all event' to be run at the Taumarunui Racing Club's meetit; close to-night, at nine o'clock.