TROTTING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16823, 13 April 1918, Page 10

TROTTING

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. TO-DAY'S MEETING AT EPSOM. Fine weather alono la required to ensure the success of the autumn meeting of the Auckland Trotting Club, which is booked to eventuate at Alexandra Park this afternoon. Tho painstaking caretaker, Mr. J. Mitchell, has bean paying particular attention to the track and general appointments, and everything will bo found in order by patrons. A fair quota of visiting competitors are already on tho scene, and. with a couplo of hours' sunshine this morning and the oleraents favourable throughout tho afternoon, some really good times may be ox* peeled, while the sport to be witnessed promises to bo of the interesting order, Iha secretary, Mr. C. F. Mark, can be depended upon to have the general arrangements in thorough order. Owners and trainers aro reminded that competitors tor the opening event must be in the enclosure at 11.50 a.m. The principal event— the Campbell Han dicap. u two-mile harness event— drawn I no less than » dozen acceptors, at,d there is sumcient class among those engaged to ' provide for a stirring contest. Although ! Haro.d Devon, the Southerner hailing from i Vi Edwards's stable, is regarded by visitors as possessing great prospocta should he leave the mark to time, there is reason to beliovo that tho locally-trained division will tako a serious part in the settlement of the stake. Wavorley is said to have a quota of friends, whilo admirers of that gallant little grey marc, Steel 8011, are hoard contending that she will race up to her best form. She ' ! certainly looks fit to malto a bold effort, and. : , though giving away 120 yd», she can be lookod I for when some of the others are tiring of the journey. Harold Junior also looks in ! ! good heart, whilo Astnrio's speed could be : i depended upon to bring her into the picture I at some stag© if she will only leave tho mark, ' lluon Gratton, Lieutenant, and PiUroij havo all teen racing in honest fashion of ; I late, while Bundnru. if started, will court ■ i Mine admiration on his limit mark. Thero I i) certainly-material to expect a stirring . I contest, though the public may follow tho ,' Southern boom and elevate Harold Devon , I to the position of favourite. i' Gold Red, who finished second to Polar i . Star in »lio Introductory Handicap at ths i ; Waikato Trotting Club's meeting, may lis i elected favourite in the Improvers Hanrii cap; while Gallantry, one of Fleming, s 1 1 team from the South, is being largely all- ' 1 cussed in connection with the Mangere Han- • dicap. Tho Southerner is said to bo speedy. ' I but is not regarded as a genuine stayer. ' Charming Rod is a, local candidate who has ' I been working well. ' The other events all bear a very open ' aspect, though it is almost certain that should there be any indication that th« I different Southern candidates are favoured ' they are sure to carry most support on I the machine. I THE ACCEPTANCES IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, one mile and , lf.-Wild Nut limits Favour Royal limit, ■ ! Canberra limit. Anita limit, Waikoukou limit. i Gova limit, Marqueda 12yda behind, Gold i Rod Wye's, Miss Murphy 12yds. Mutu 12yds, II Toiler Hydi, Dignity 36yds. Sandy Patch I 60yds, Jaylyn 60yds, Kereone 96yds. , MANGERE HANDICAP, one mile and a- .' half.-Buesant limit. Sabiska limit, .Witch . Hatel limit, Newlando 12yds behind. Charm ' ins Rod 12yds. Gallantry 12yds. Ruanui i 12yds, Jewel Fashion 24yds, Lord Rose 36yds, Te Awa 36yda. Swoet Lillian 48yd«. CAMPBELL HANDICAP, two miles.— i I Derby Dillon limit, Bnndura limit, Hunn , Grattan 12yds behind, Pitaroa 12yds. Asturio 21vds. Harold Devon 21yds, Strategy 21yds, i Lord Lytton 24yds. Harold Junior 36yda. Lieutenant 18yds, Waverlcy 60yds, Steel I Bell 120 yds. II EASTER HANDICAP, two miles.-Tattles i ! limit, Bushchild limit, Goodrich limit, 1 Manuka Park 24yds behind, Prince Childe 136 yds, Gallinoli 36yds, Kirikiriroa 48yds, ' I Leo Bell 48vds, Shanghai 72yds, Tim Doolan ' I 72vd«, King Capitalist 72yds, Will-o'-the,-Wisp ; 1120 yds. . I HOBSON HANDICAP, one mile and ft--I half.—Rotomanuka limit, Jimmio Harden limit, Manuka Park limit, Selkirk 12yds be--1 hind, Kompaey 12yds, Hymen 24yds, Ouad- ; ' roon 24yds, Gold Girl 48yds. Bronte Patch ' ! 48yds. Erin's Queen 48yds. Lucille »flyds, 1 1 August Child 48yds. Reuben 48yds. Sym- ; ! pathy ■ 60yds Pearl d'Or 60yds, Sundial ' , 60yds, Miss Rolfo 60yds. , . I STEWARDS' HANDICAP, one mile end 1 ] a-half.—Miss George limit. Sweet Memory 1 ' limit, Tattles limit. Rita Gilando limit. Am- ' ! berite 12ydB behind, Miss Huon Junior 1 112ydj, Hint 12yds, Scientist 24yde. Lady Park 36y.ds. Grattan Abbey 60yds. Kirikiri- > roa 72yds, King Capitalist 96yds, Blackthorn ) 120 yds. • I CORNWALL HANDICAP;, one mile.- ! Brown's Nugget limit, Salamander lirai,!, • . Vice-Admiral limit, August Child limit, Nora I mintson limit, Bundura limit, Huon Grattan 0 I 12yds behind. Derby Dillon liyds. The Line i not 12yds, Wavorley 12yds, Alf. McKinney 1 I2yds, Harold Junior 12yds, Lord Lytton r 36yds, Stool Ball 48y.ds. . MARCONI HANDICAP, one mile.-Master • Grattan limit, Belgian Queen limit, Mori- *" 1 nolo limit, Rotomanuka limit, Jimmio '- i Harden limit, Gallinoli limit, Kempsey 15 1 12yda behind. Silver Black 12yds. Full Sail " 1 12yds, Selkirk 12yds, Leo Bell 24yds, Victor J1 G. 24yds, Hymen 24yds, Quadroon 24yds, *; Tim Doolan 21yds, Shanghai 36yds, Gold 'Girl 36yds, Sundial 48yds, Erin's Queen , 48yds, Bronze Patch 48yds. Reuben 48yds. ' Will-o'-the-wisp 00yds, G.M. 60yds, Astuno 60yds, Pearl d'Or 60yds, Strategy 60yds. I ———— ] DERBIES AT ALEXANDRA PARK, i t EXCELLENT NOMINATIONS. r Excellent nominations havo been received by the Auckland Trotting Club for the Great j Northern Trotting Derbies, to be decided i during the seasons 1918-19 and 1919-20. For ' I next season's race, which is 1) miles in length, and to which is attached a stake of I I £500, tho entries number 63 representatives of ' 125 different sires. Wildwood Junior, one of 1 the most prominent sires of light-harness ' horses, claims the most representatives with 12 nominations, while the American imports- - tion, Van Coronado, is noxt on the list with II six of his progony entered. No fewer than 81 i i cutric* of progeny of 26 sires have been re- : | ceived for the Derby of 1919-20, which will I I carry a stake of £650. The imported horse, Logan Pointer, is best represented, with 14 yearlings, Wildwood Junior running & close j ' ' second with two leas. The increases both in 1 ' entries and slake money augurs well for tho ■ rapid advance of light-harness racing in the ' Auckland Province. j SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB [3Y. TELEGKArH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.] ; TIMARU, Friday. The South Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting concluded to-day in fine ' weather. Thero was a fair attendance, and the track was in good order. The totalisator handled £12,205, making for tho two days £24,743, against last year's £21,653 10s. ; Results: — 1 I APRIL STAKES, five furloncs.-l, Melee, ' | 7.11, 1; 2, Braid, 7.11, 2; 3, Thistle C'-iiwn, 7.11, 3. Also started: 7, Comb; 4, x iceil Regal; 5, Jock Bymons; 6, Killinoyi 9, .Vociferate; 8, Preludium. TEMUKA HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Rokelano. 7.4, 1; 6, Marianne. 9.0, 2; 12, Claverhouso, 7.1, 3. Also started: 2, Charley. 9.9 9, Linden, 9.11: -, Bollrock, • 8.11; 4. Wortax. 8.8; 8, Bon Don, 8.3; 1, Red River, 7.7; 10, Matilda, 7.6; 6, Zephland, 7.3; 13, Bon Rain, 6.12; 7, Belgian King, 6.7. AUTUMN HANDICAP, one mile and a-nuartor.-G, Battle Eve, 7.9, 1; 1, Rorke's Drift, 9.13, 2; 2, Majeatikoff. 7.4; 3. Also started: 3. Marea, 8.6; 5, Sedd-cl-Bahr, 7.13; 4, Ail Ready, 7.9. WAIITI BTEEPLECHASE. two miles.—3, Paramata, 11.8, 1; 2, Kapukonul, 11.13, 2, 4, Stone Gingor, 11.13, 3. Also started: 1, i Vascular, 10.13; 5. Grey Renown, 9.9; 8, Silver Shield, 9.7; 7. Land Ashore, 9.7. PAREORA HANDICAP, six furlongs.—2, IMortbam, 8.6, 1: 3, Mohawk, 9.9, 2; 1, Gay Lad, 8.0, 3. Also started: 8. Allicon, 8.1; '4 Donnata, 7.12; 6, Bon. 7.7 6, Rosevar, I 6.12, 7, Bomb, 6.7. BEACONSFIELD HACK WELTER, seven I furlongs.-2, Aycliflo, 9.4, 1; 1, Burrangong, 8.9, 2; 7, Claverhouse, 7.7, 3. Also started: ' If, Font Blank. 8.2. 4. War Hawk. 8.0, 8, ; Polonaus, 8.0; It, John Reilly, 7.10; 9, General Potain, 7.7. SEADOWN WELTER, six furlongs.-3, I Tremors, 9.3, 1; 2, Speclual, 8.3, 2; 4, White ! King 8.13, 3. Also started: 6, Achilledes, I 8.5; 1, Hot Air, 8.3; 7, Golden Prince, 7.13; 8. Borodino, 7.9; 6, Kalon, 7.9, 9, Baritone, I 7.9. «_————