SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17006, 13 November 1918, Page 5

SPORTING.

<«» RACING FIXTT.rR.ES. November— Racing Club. November 30-TaV.apuna Jockey Club. December Bay of Plenty Jockey Ohio. December 14—Waipa Rasing Club. December 26, 27—Mawnratn Racing Club. December 2S 28, January I—Auckland Racing Club'. December 27, 80, Jsnuitry 3—Auckland Trotting Club. January 11—Northern Wairoa Racing Club, January Whungarei Racing Club. January 28. February I—Ttkapuna Jockey. Club. February Taumarunui Racine Club. February 16— Kuiti Racine Club. February 26—Hotorua Jockey Club. March 1-Earailtou Ratios Club. Match 8-Te Aroha Jockey Club. March 15— Obimmuri Jockey Club. March 22— Thames Jockey Club. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. " Subscriber," Cambridge, — Gienalbyn was got by Soult from Miss Lottie, by St. Hippo from Lottio, by Musketeer. Waipupu was got by Monoform from Wairaksu. by Cyrenian from Waiorongomai, by Hotchkiss. We can find no mention of Waipupu having been raced. NOTES BY PHAETON.

"SASANOF, THE FREAK.'' In the victory of Sasanof and the defeat of Gloaming in the Stead Memorial Cup we are presented with another striking illustration of what can happen in horse-racing. In tho decision of the Champion Plato at Trcntham on the 29th nit Gloaming romped homo an easy winner, while Sasinof actually whipped in the field in thai race, was run over an exactly similar distance to the race decided at Ricc&rton on Saturday last. Admitting that Swauof had made marked improvement in th? interval his prospects of defeating Gloaming at weight-for-age wet a mile and a-quarter «emod decidedly ;iraote, and the victory ho registered over the dual Derby winner carries all the element of a sensational surprise. When Sapanoi won tho Melbourne Cup it. 1916 t.n Australian writer dubbed bis "a freak." The Mfcrtiaa gelding has proved himself » v*ry profitable "freak" to Mr, W. G. Bt«j,d. In his first sccson's racing, Saaxnof won in stakes wore than double the amount expended in his purchase, »nd up to date his canturoj represent a sum running to £9950. THE V.R.C. DERBY. A.yiiwiafl papers now to hand bring details tearing on the V.RC. Derby. The Sydney Referee remarks:—There are several rswscna for remembering the 1818 Derby for a, long time to come- Notsinoe 1900 had such alow time been recorded, and then Mftlster, with 2m -ISs, with only a-guaiter of a second worse. Prior to that we had to go back to 1875 for time as slow, when Robin Hood was successful. The time tells a good foal of th» story, and obviously everybody will recognise- that it was o most disappointing race, both as a spectaclo and a sporting contest. Though Pinmark was marketable at 65 for 40 on for a few minutes, he Quickly hardened to 1 to i on, and eventually to 2 to 1 on. When the field was reduced to six, with Killowen not amongst them, it was generally considered that a slow race would result, and the consequence was that both Eusebius and Outlook had a bigger following than would otherwise have boon the case. A furlong from home Outlook seemed sure to carry the day. but a little farther on he showed signs of weakening, and as Eusebius gradually closed on him he started to leave the rails. And so they fought it out, and right in the last five yards Eusebius snatched a head victory. Finmark meanwhile had made ft groat improvement, and hill three lengths leeway in tho last two furlongs was reduced to half «. length, though it was only in the las'; half-furlong that he was doing eo well. Had he moved as generously over the other furlong or more he would have won even as it was. McLachlan. the rider of Finmark, was greatly disappointed at tho showing of his mount, hut in view of the conditions very little else could have been expected of the son of Finland. THE MELBOURNE CUP. Details of the Melbourne Cup won by Nightwatch show that the victory of the St. Alwynq gelding was not altogether the surprise that many thought on this side of the Tasman Sea, even in the face of the' favourite, King Off&, hailing from the same stable, failing. The betting shows that Nightwatch started in the position of fifth favourite, which makes it auife clear that ho was considered to possess somsthing more than an onUide chance in the rreat Flemmiton race. Tho account of the running shows that Nightwatch had full command at the home turn; and all tho way up the straight it was recognised that the only on© likely to out him down was Konnnquaaair. The latter made a courageous bid for victory; but Nightwakh held on to his task with tenacity, and the Metropolitan Stakes winner was beaten halt a length in 3m 25{s, which beat the prevons best record for the race by a Quarter of a. ascend. Nightwatch is given credit for a good finishing effort over 16 furlongs, and the prediction is offered that he will win further prominence.

DESERT GOLD'S DEFEAT. Desert Gold counted sufficient admircts to send her out favourite for the Molbourne Stakes, and though the daughter of All Black suffered defeat she is given credit for a high-class performance. In describing the race, the Sydnay Referee says:—Actually starting the run home Desert Gold was one and a half length clear, and though Cetigne was the first to look like making a dash he was quickly superseded by Wolaroi, with Magpie trailing him. Cetigno was disposed of a furlong Irom home, where Wolaroi and Magpie were following Desert Gold at halflength intervals. What looked lite being a groa', battle between the three was spoiled 100 yds from home by Wolaroi dropping out, possibly through a slight squeezing, and Magpie was left with less than a length to raaiw up. Right on to 50yds from home ho came stealing inch by inch, and though tho mare came on; a bit she momentarily looked liko saving the race, but from that point out the Englishman (under the whip for fully a furlong) gradually woro her down, eventually scoring by a neck. Wolaroi was just over a length off, and Cetigno about two more off, while Dick Meagher just headed Kstland. THE TAKAPUNA MEETING. With prize-money to the extent of £2200, offered for competition by the Takapuna Jockey Club in connection with their approaching spring meeting, a strong list of nominations was accepted as a foregono eonclu.'sion, and the number of horses engaged in the eight events forming the programme is entirely up to the most sanguine expectations. Under ordinary circumstances the handicaps would have made their appearance on Friday next; but owing to the postponement of the A.??..C. meeting, the declaration of the weights for the North Shore gathering will be delayed to a date to bo decided on later. LEAVES FROM MY NOTEBOOK. With little abatement in the ravages of the epidemic prospects of an early removal of the embargo compelling the holding of the A-R.C Spring Meeting do not appear bright; and av. present matters aro quite indefinite as to lae fixing of a date when the gathering may be expected to eventuate- With the Takapuna Jockey Club Meeting fixed for the aoth instant, matters in connection herewith will bo also involved should the A.R.C. Meeting be still in abeyance next week. Surveyor, the son of Nassau, who won first honours amongst the two-year-olds at the Canterbury Spriog Meeting is given a deal of credit for his dual winning display at Riccarta and tho prediction is offered that he will put up an attractive record. Surveyor is engaged in the Great Northern Foal Stakes, to be run at EUorslio on Boxing Day. Though Desert Gold failed to gain a place in the Melbourne Cup, the New Zealand mate is to bo given credit for running a good race. According to the .Sydney Referee she was running. about sixth for most of tho way. ''' . Mr, Leslie Maodonaliia understood to have won a good atake over the vi. Tory of his horse Stent Watch in tho Melbourne Cup. Aa law as September 80 Night Hatch was quoted at 100 to I for the. Fleming race. The record of the English-bred horse Magpie racing in Australia is thrco wins and two seconds out of five starts. The Bay of' Plenty Jockey Club; 8 pro. gramme will require «E£fd!»h&*S nt horse-owners on or before * Wffi^<> vu { fir 22, on which date nomination, cose tor I ail event*

NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE. All manner of -rumours were afloat early it l tho week regarding prominent horsemen and J trainers having died r>s the result of the i influenza scourge, but happily, in most caws, the rumours proved to be incorrect. However, sportsmen will regret to loam that L. Morris, private trainer to Dr. B9veridgc, passed away at Romuera yesterday, after a few days' illnxis. Morris was a very successful light-weight horseman a few yearn back when serving his apprenticeship with M. MuGrath, at Mfesterion, which trailer sained fame as tho rasntor of Wallalo and other horses in Victoria after ft great ran of successei in New Zealand. After leading McOrath's 'uploy, the late L, Morris tame to Auckland and experienced ft fair she-re of success as a horseman before entering Dr. • Bfveridge's employ ai private trainer. A. J. McFlynn was yesterday reported to be recovering from his attack of influenza. Hay Hanson has had a severe time, while Trainer J. Coyle is still tutoring from the effect* of the complaint G. Murray, tr*irr-.rol I Gaziquo, and E. Pope, the local mentor, wou noticed to havo recovered 'tiScientiv to b« I present at Ellerslie yesterday, though 0, Carmont. the Southern horseman, is s. vor fined to his room. J. Cniohoim was v ...orteJ to be suffering ueutoly on Monday, but yesterday he took ft turn for tho belter. Among those stricken down with the complaint i* Trainer F. Stenning, whoso floras wore work I ing under the sur/ervisiorj of P. Weston yes- ' terday morninc'. i Cherry Mart, the Great Northern Guineas candidate from Palmerston North, galloped at , tractivoly over six furlongs on tho o'itor .tras; track yeeterdpj morning, registering undet 1m 17s for six furlongs. | Prior to sprinting half a mile in compact I yesterday, St. Diamond stumbled and got | rid of his rider, E. Warner, thoush, fortu'urtcly, nothing serious happened to cithei

; horse or rider. i. Old Golclsize. tho hero of many a contest I in these parte and who was credited with j a time record for ten furlongs at Hamilton _ I a few pcasot.B bfick, is wearing a nice bright 1 I coal ai present, and hit out boldly in his I ' work at a good sound pace on Tuesday morn- . i inf. Ho can still m-ieter up a deal of pace. , I Prince Charleroi wsu in front of Pai-orangi. , I over five furlongs of tho grass yesterday, ' : covered in the vicinity of lm '■ The tim« I m.v easily have been improved by both • . juveniles. 1 1 Sir Ralph, -.-ho is never eubjoctt-d to - , severe preparation, wits noticed indulging in useful work on the tan yesterday. He ftpwars to have thrived sin:o registering a vie- ) tor? at Awuds!?. ' | Mandrake., who his been at E'l'erdia for - the p.i =i, fortnight, cover sis furlongs in . 1m Ms ycpterdv morning. Though some , ; oeople hove relerred to the chestnut ns a I haid puller, he moved very kindly in yester- ' : day's effort. i I Yankee Dan tan half a mile on the eras? II or, Tuesday in about 625, and appeared to ! j relish the- sprinting task. , | Teka, who is thriving well under J. Jones' I tuition, was not asked to do anything in the nature of a severe task yesterday, but gave evident thai the racins at AvondaJe worked some improvement. Comedy Prince was noticed on the sand yesterday indulging in sound work. Opinions differ as to the ability of the son of Comedy King. He certainly hud every show in the Maiden at Avondalo when he was defeated by Te Miro. Nevertheless, that race may . be expected t,.i work vast improvement it; him. ' Muhii'ual and Multive, two Gisborno can- ; didates for local metitiags ahead, covered seven furlongs yesterday morning in the vicinity of 1m 80s. The former promises to return to his old form, and if he dots ' jho can bo expected to make his presence 1 '.felt, for he has worked himself down a deal . ; in the poundage by several moderate dis- ,; plays. Hallow was with tho pair in the ©any part of their gallop. I Principal Lady pleased her admirers yes- ' I terday by covering a mile in under lm 4fis ;I in company with Alteration. The former is ■ still a member of F. Loomb's team. i I Hony© has boon an inmate of the paddock mostly sinoe pulling up unsound at Avondale. | War March and Kipling wero companion!) over six furlongs yesterday, which took the pair lm 19ie. There is no doubt that Glutorino is a 1 vastly improved horse since coming to ; j—erslie during last season. This remark was general when he was indulging in his ' serviceable work yesterday. 1 J. George, the veteran Taranaki trainer, 1 journeyed home hurriedly '*. > New Plymouth i | early in the week, owing to the illness of his i j wile. I I Pell has quitted the racecourse to be | mated with the English horse Thurnhnm. ■ Another member of lozor's team, The Brcko, I j is not likely to be persevered with by that i mentor, who has his time fully occupied , looking after stud matters. The Broke may be disposed of. Blue Cross put a lot of energy into hie '• work yesterday in company with Multir plsne and another. Coleman's charge was . clocked to go about 60s. for half a mile, i Heather Moon had the call over Gold Plane for half a miie on Tuesday, run in about 525. * It took Fabriquette and-Finkop lm 8a to 0 get over five furlongs yesterday. ;- Gaycium appears to ho galloping as well as ever she did at Ellerslie, and showed some dash in a sprint yesterday. Arch Lassie md Kilbeggan were companions over a, half-mile run in Sis, on Tuesday. Cordite ran tho last half-mils of five furlonge in the same time. Roy Reed will come North to ride Cherry 1 Mart and Negligee for Mr. Goring Johnston > at the Ellerslie meeting,. The latter is a ■ two-year-old engaged in the Welcome ( . Stakes, and covered half a mile at headquarters yesterday, in company with His- ' tian, in 60s. ' H. Nodder snd J. Fryer returned to Taranaki by Monday's steamer, taking with them Stsccato and Hyginas. J. Fryer,left , Tirau in charge of W. Sharp, at Ellerslie. Happy Valley and Rewanga displayed some speed in a sprint yesterday. They showed about 37s for the last three furlongs. Mullingar hit out nicely over a mile of the grass yesterday, lm 46s being registered. , ,' "■ ■ Downham, Demoiselle, Empire, All Over, Tit Willow, and Lady Una were amor/r those noticed getting - through useful tasks en the track yesterday. Golden Grafton was schooler! over hurdles at Ellerslie on Tuesday, but the display was not free from fault. Eowever, the Taranaki aspirant for hurdle honours got over the fences safely, and Hay improve with racing ov<t hurdles.

TROTTING. NOTES BY PICADOR. " Taken all round," says Templar, in th« Sun, " the eleven thai contented the Trotting Cup last week were the fittest lot of horses that have over paraded at Addington. Nothing looked better than Author Dillon, while Cathedral Chimes, Moneymaker, Adelaide Direct, and Matchlight. all save evidence of solid preparations, Making the most of his handicap, Sungod, with Moneymaker in close attendance, set a very solid pace, the pair being half a dozen lengths clear at the end of a mile, which was covered in 2m 15 1-58. Author Dillon, in tho, raeantme, had been making up the ground in most resolute stylo. Six furlongs from home, only Sungod, going well, and Moneymaker, already in troublo. were heading him. Half-way along tho back stretch he raced up 'to fauneod, and, quickly having that goldmg's measure, won in most decisive style. It was a fine performance on tho winner s part, for he had a big Bold to. get through, and did it like a racehorse. Of the others Matchlieht save the best display. He was with Author Dillon for most of the journey, but though he struggled on with tho utmost, gamaucss ho could not; foot it with tho winner over tho concluding stages. Cathedral Chimes ran his worst race since going into aryco a stable. Emilius was tho unlucky one of tho field. Tangling just after the start, ho dropped back till, by the time ho , had struck a trait, only two 01 the back-marker., wore behind him. Pacing, in great stylo, the Ashburton representative worked his way into fifth place in (concluding circuit, but the severe task left km without a punch at the finish. No lew than £11,158 was invested on th« w«w Zealand Trotting Cnp at Addmgton, which sneaks volumes for tho popularity of the sport in Canterbury. Compared with £10,757 .nvea-'ed on the New Zealand Cup at Riccarion on the previous day, the ttturp «t Wdiigtoa must be redded as very satfsfucto-y- 9 , , „,, , . Th« Door uisplas 1 made by Latnedral Chimes in the New Zealand Trotting Cup came as a surprise to Southern followers ot the sport who noted the son of Four Chimes "oing particularly well in ma work just prior to the meeting. Cathedral Chimes was the only candidate who did not move off direct* on his bell sounding, and it to clea* he was not himself on the day. One Southern writer, who, is> usually well informed as to B. Jardon's horeee, contends, that though Author Dillon put tip 6 new time record for the Trotting Cup, it afforded little criterion of his actual ability oyer two miles. The same scribe saya what to would have gone if proved is a matter mat will set some handioappers thinking MM. Both of W. Abbott's horses, brown's Nugget and Strategy, were prevented from coinpeting at Addington last week owing, it it stated, to an informality of nomination. The pair were doing great WW in the Bouif prior to the gathering. Matchlight is said to have went the Taw of his life in the Now Zealand Cud. Though the least favoured of the three stahte oandt dates, he defeated both Sherwood and Cathedral Chimes rather easily, and oarued sK»od ! money, by so doing saving eupportors of W other pair the major portion of their Hives.mentß on the machine. Tie trio wer« b ifto'tLehi it will tab J. Bryci torn weeks to www? from the bro«c m fce. ewfcro3on Cup day in tujKiccirton, %fe with Bry*>'s team for fte Auckland iwiiday "l&, ****** LHtttttV fact, that AllCcr Di lor., »J» "'f'tL £m<|™ favourable. . ~, {.'; raott of ' fk» quito on the "&ffi&3sm& Cup be brought ».<*'*'&,, r-mm Cup wtor will * P>»VrW-Tii;e iw*«W ■«/'*' tor will.;P K ;c-3ii;e;i WWW i Jot, A>;^ fresh mile »>' li fflSW«t¥%&