SPORTING,

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17984, 9 January 1922, Page 7

SPORTING,

WAfKATO TROTTING CLUB. SUCCESSFUL MEETING. |BT THLIQEAPH.-—OWN CORRESPONDm.] HAMILTON. Saturday. The Waikato Trotting Club's annual meeting was held at Claudelands to-day. Tlie weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. The raoing was of a high order, and there was nothine to war an excellent day'i sport. The Waikato Trotting Cup was won by Mr. G. Paton's All Bell, and subsequently Mr. R. F. Bollard, M.P., presented the cup to the winning owner. Mr. T. H. Davey, stipendiary steward, was in attendance, but nothing occurred to warrant his interference. The arrangements for the meeting were most satisfactory, and reflect great credit upon the secretary, Mr. A. J. Smith. The Hamilton Municipal Prize Band enlivened proceedings with a choice programme of music. During the day the sum of £24,568 was passed through the totalisator. a decrease of £1120 over last year's figures. The following are the results:—

INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (Saddle) of £125; li miles. D. W. Thomas' Miss Murphy, 24yds (A. Mitchell) .. ,V 1 P. Chadwick's Victor Hova, 12yds (JShaw) 2 W. Orange's Grattan Wilkes (W Orange) 3 Also Started.—Native Boy, Kuranui, Wild Nell, Anseiene, Pine Child, limit: Topsy Rothschild, Lady Stepney, Belleon Bell, Todd, Sherwood Surprise, Marvin, Eclipse, 12yds; Peter Ilam, 72yds; Kereone, 84yds. Grattan Wilkes was favourite. Marvin Eclipse 600n went to tho front, Going round the back Miss Murphy moved up, and taking command, she eventually won by two lengths from Victor Hova, with Grattan Wilkes three lengths away third. Time, 3m 465. FRANKTON HANDICAP (Harness) of £150; 11 miles. J. Whitten'e Reliance, limit (W. J. Paull) 1 A. Freeth's Baliin, 72yds (J. Shaw) .. 2 Mr, Weymouth's Oro, 60yds (C Leo) .. 3 Also Started.—Jewellery, Dulciphone, limit; Wild Nut, 48yds; Charley's Aunt, 24yds; To Ataihaea, Golden Wave. 49yds: Bluewood, 72yds; Rua Pere, 84yds; Blue King, 108 yds; Lady Somerset, 120 yds. Reliance was favourite. Jewellery was left at tho post. Reliance, Oro, and Dulciphone were leading at tho stand. Going round the back Oro got on even terms with Reliance, but was unable to hold his position. Reliance held his position in good style, and won by half-a-length from Ballin, Oro being three lengths away third, Time, 3m 35a. WAIKATO CUP (Harness) of £500 ; 2 miles. G. Paton's All Bell, 60yds (Willetts) .. 1 R. A. McMillan's Comedy Chief, 72yds (Owner) .. . , J. Bryce's Taraire. 12yds (Owner) .. 3 Also Started.—Master Councillor, limit; Temple. 12yds; Whisht, William tho First, 48yds; Prize Pearl, 60yds; Moneymaker, 84yds. The bracketed pair, Whisht and Taraire were favourites. Master Councillor jumped off well, and passing the stand he led, with William the i First, All Bell and Comedy Chief in the order named. Going along the back, All Bell moved to the front, and, stalling off all opposition, beat Comedy Chief by a length and a-half. Taraire was third two lengths back. Time, 4m 81s. CLAUDELANDS HANDICAP (Harness) of £151); 11 miles. F. H. Walker's Harry Audubon, limit S. Pratt's The Pointer," limit (J. Paul) .. 2 G." Burrows' Nita Cole, limit (J. Conway) 3 Also Started.—Lenglen, Nita Wood, Dorothy King. Bell Moor. The Crown. Ivy Audubon, Goldman, Whispering Dell. Stinley Dillon, Agnes Bell, Wirihana. Golden Park. James Conway. Johnny Gold .Lust, Sidelight, limit: Dulciphone. 12ydsj Beau Ideal, 12yds; Elsa Nore, 60yds. Harry Audubon,was favourite. Harry Audubon moved off well, and passing the etand held second place to Tho Pointer, with Nita Cole close handy. Shortly after passing the stand Harry Audubon took the lead, and though The Pointer made a great effort up the straight, the favourite ran out a winner by three-quarters of a I length. Nita Cole was third four lengths away, Time, 3m 36 2-sa.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP (Harness) of £250; 1 mileL. Bayley'e Jays Bell, 12yds (Owner) . . 1 D. Goody er'B Prinzora, 24yds (J. Shaw) 2 A. George's Moneymaker, fMyds (W. Kelsey) Also Started—Rangeatea, Erua, limit; Hedgewood, Temple, 12yds: Jimmy Richmond, Profiteer, Master Councillor, Molly Chimes, 24yds; Salamander, 48yds; William the First, 60yds; All Bell, 96yds, Rangeatea Erua was favourite. From a good start Jays Bell took cliurge, and was never seriously threatened, winning from Priniora by one and a-h*lf lengths, with Moneymaker .four lengths back third, Time, 2m 18s. r [;>

! RAILWAY HANDICAP (Hameiis) of £200; * 1J miles. A. Freeth's Ballin, 12yds (J. Shaw) .. 1 S. Pratt's March On, 48yds (J. Paul).. 2 H. Johnstone's Bluewood, 24yds (W. McMaster) 8 Alao Started.—'Whakatane, Mindful, limit; Blue Kins, 48ydti; Queen Chimes, 60yda; George the Fourth, 72yds. Ballin was favourite, Mindful kept to the front, and round the hack was passed by Ballin, but again gained the lead entering tie straight. Ballin, bowever, again went to the front and won by one and a-half length*. March On, who vas three lengths away, beat Bluewood by two lengths for ceoond placo. Time, 3m 32 2-5 s. HAMILTON HANDICAP (Harness) of. £275; li miles. N. G. Katterin's My Junior. 24yda (MoSweeney) 1 K. E. Buchanan's Hova. 108 yds (Paul).. 2 H. C. Billington'a Elsa Nore, limit (Phipps) .. .. 3 Also Started.—Fairbairn. Bell Todd, Aranui. limit; Lobster, 72yds; Lady Nan, 24yds; Wild Nut. Rio Grande, 7'2yds. Lady Nan was favourite. Lady Nan took the lead, but broke, and My Junior soon established a big lead. Elsa Nore's chance of securing second place was spoiled by breaking. My Junior won by six lengths from Hova. with Elsa Nore two lengths away, third. Wild Nut was fourth. Time, 4m 545. FAREWELL HANDICAP (Saddle) of £150: li miles. Mr, W. Paul's Queen Pirate, 72yds (R. Wood) ... .. 1 Mr. J. G. Corrigan's Conscript, 24yds (R. MoMillan) 2 J. Belmont's Reveille, 12yds (Ireland),, 3 Also Started.—Charley's Aunt, Louvima, Reliance, Sidelight, Mindful, limit; Ruapore, 24yd«; Hymen, 86yda; Lady Somerset, 48yds; Rangeatea Erua, 48yds; Hedgewood, GOyds. Rua Pere was favourite. Conscript retained the lead until entering the straight, when Queen Pirate came with a great rush and the beat finish of the day resulted in her heading Conscript by a neck. Reveille was third, half a length away. Time, 2m 64 2-£s.

WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. F. W. Edwards for events to be decided at the Wellington Trotting Club'a meeting on January 24:— WELLINGTON HANDICAP, 2 milee.Riti Ryo, scr; Harry Audubon, 3s; Moon Drift, 8s; Peace, 9s;_ Plain Bob, 10s: Stormy, 12s; Nibbidard, Maile, Annie Black, Humariki, 16a; Visible, Tunnoil, Zolock Chimes, Proud Logan, Biue Pedo, Blue Light, Brent. Junr., Betty Wild, Master Bingana, Progress, Lord Denver, Indicator, Locanda Mac, Nellie Audubon, Maydorn, Dolly Dillon, Poarl Coronado, The-Infant, Palm Dillon, Dusky Boy, Zodock Palm, Lady Michael, 22a. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, 1 mfle.-Nita Wood, Harewood, Placid, Irish Eyes, Koniniwood, Steel Wire, Lord Thorpe, Alice Huon, Axtell Nibbidard, Kate Zolock, Blue Light, Blue Pedo, limit; Bill Todd, Bod-el-Bahr, llvcte bhd; Bingen Wilko, Edward Harwm, 9 .. .la; Special Tr&cey, Revolia, Plain Bob, Wills; Little Ben, Macushla, Moon Drift, 48yds; War Bond, 60yds; Waitipopo, Mushroom, Fishorton, 72yds; Queen Chimes, Proud Elsie, 84yds; Ballin, 86yds; Elite. 108 yds; Oaknut, 120 yds. PETONE HANDICAP, 15 miles—Rio Grande, scr; Ohapi, 8s; Rose Peters, 4s; Rothmoor, ss; Simple Peter,. 10s; Maggio Girl, Brachycombe, lis; Carbinea. Peterson, 12s: Victor Hova, 18a; Lynx, Rose Bmgon, Waiti, Some Day, Lady Tory, Katieetone, lie. ' ELECTRIC HANDICAP, li miles.— Theseuß, Master Councillor, Gallantry, Albert Wallace, Jimmy Richmond, Lovelock, lunit; Appear, Elite. Prinzora, Lady Swithin, Tobermorv, Mol y Chimes, Gladeyo, 12vds bhd: Lady Teddingtcm, Master Hal, 24yds; Lord Lytton. Idriß, Nelson Derby, William the First, Waverley, Mako Mako, 36yds; Pleasant Mount, Letitia, Rorke a Drift, 4Bv3b: Locanda Dillon, liret Carbine, 60yda; Our Girl. 72yds. HUTT PARK TBIAL HANDICAP. 14 miles.—Harry Audulon, scr; Dolly Dillon, \l9s; Morning Lijht, Visible, 20s; Logan's Gift, Lady Michael, Zolock Palm, Abundance Mias Locanda, P*lm Dillon. Bay Dillon, The Infant, Little Joan, Pearl Coronado, Bum Zolock, Daphne Wildwood, Harewood, Nelhe Audubon, Sparklit'ht, Locanda Mac, Indicr.tor, Prince Dick, Progress, Master Bingana, Betty Wild, Nita Wood, Brent Junr., Bon Fir, Proud Logan, Rothmond, Zolock Chimes. Locanda Jack, Ivy Audubon, RafFerty, Turmoil, Koniniwood, Ladysmill, Matchwood, 21s. BOROUGH HANDICAP, li mi!es.-Oak-nut, scr: Waitipopo, 7s; Macushla, 10s; Plain 800, Special Tracey, Revolia. 12s; Edward Harwm, Stormy, 13s; Sed-el-Eahr,

Bingen "Wilke, 15s j Mcile, Lord Thorps, Annie Black, Humariki, 16s; Irish Eyes, 18s: The Crown, Axtell, Matchwood, Alico Hupn, Ladiimill, Steel Wire, Placid, .Maydora, Dolly Dillon, Daphne Wildwood, boorgo Grafton, Honiniwood, Bay Dillon, Ducky Bo?/, Cocoa, '20s. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING GOLD tAJP, 2 mileu.—Onyx, scr; Goldstream, 1b; first Carbine, Don Wild, 2a; Colenut, Sympathy. Whisht, 3s; Our Girl, Loc&nda Dillon, Ouitnei, 'Is; Rorko's Drift, ss; William the First, Taraire, Lord Lytton, 6s; Star Queen, Muko Mako, Master Hal, Idris, Letitia, Jimmy Richmond, Saints Bell. Albert Wallace, Lady Swithin, '.Master Councillor, Theseus, 7a. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, 2 milesMiishroom, nor; Rio Grando, Lobster, Is; nil ' 1 J fl >. oso Pc'ers, 9a; Kothmoor, lis; Meritorious, Waiwera, 10a; Oaptain Wood, 13»; Lynx, Carbinea, AnKorns, Mat Patch, Simple Peter, Caterpillar, Count Dee, 15sROTORUA RACING CLUB. MEETING AT CLAUDELANDS. The Rotoraa Racing Club hold their annual meeting at Claudelands on Wednesday neit, and the prospects aro bright for e, highlysuccessful gathering taking place at Hamilton in the event of the weather proving in keeping with the season,, and with special railway facilities offered for reaching tho scene that should ensure a larco attendance. The following is a list of the acceptances received for tho various ovonts of tho programme:— HACK HURDLES of £150, 1} mileK—Capsal, Signorella, 10.3; Snake. 10.0; Tinokaha. 9.6; Stilts, 9,3; Silver Pino, 9.2; Raymond, Tekapara, .Glucian, Wharopoa, Hollar, Spook. Ring Lupin, 9.0.

HOT SPRINGS.HANDICAP el £100, (1 fur.—Poet, Dp-ctylis. Master Rohin 8.5; Great Form, Ihapotoa, 7.1;?: Shellshock, Royal Fancy, Potoa Queen, Glencairn, 7.12; Lady Petain, Arch Quie. Loch Abbey, Waifcaretu, Rippling, 7-10;. Gold Star, Final Effort, Quintillian, Allwin, 7.9; Sanhaven, Sailor Boy, Marble Top. 7.8; Rosinante, Opium, Jo.ly Gay. _ Eupthora, Abbortiokt. Lord Neva, Mia Balla, 7.7. ROTORUA CUP of £300 and cup valued at 45gn8„ li miles.—Boomerday 8.12; Su.rland, 8.10; Tinohoro, 8.8 • Tama-a-roa 8.7; Mangamihoe % S.o; Truthful, 7.13; Perfect Day. Esthonia, 7.9; Prince Charleroi, 7 ; 2: Night Time, 6.10; Guerre a Mort, Persian King, 6.7.

WADIANGU HANDICAP of £150, 5 fur.Tieki, 8.10; Arran, 8.8; Maunn, Lady Glissas, 7.13: Queen Abbey, Cab&llero, 7.9; Shortland, 7.8; Stammer, 7.7; Golden Abbey. Peter Maxwell, 7.G; Ring Lupin, Connemara, 7.2; Wa.itepai, 6-12; Gidgi, 0.10; Opium, Maud Wilson, 6-7. HACK WELTER HANDICAP of £140. 1 milo.—Brodick, 9,11; Bivght Light, Dactylis. 8.10; Master Rohan. Awaroka, Commission. 8.8: Poling Marble Slab, Signoreila, 8.6; Arizona Maid, Tuipa, 8.4; Silver Pine, Great Form, Don't, W&ikaretu, 8.3; Loura, 8.0. MOKOIA HANDICAP of £100, 7 fur.Wanigan. 9.6; Ihapatoa, Glencaira, 8.0; Amauß Queen, Mornn Abbey, 7.12; Stirrup Cup, 7.11; War Ribbon, 7.10; Sum ex, BaP cloyle, Goldeatr, Pengwen,. 7.9; Delyeaac, Alburnia, 7.8; Abberfield, Mia Dolce, Opium, •Tolly Gay. Rosinante. Quintilli&n. Raymond. 7.7.

ARAWA PARK HANDICAP of £200, 1 mile.—Esthonia, 8.10: Corregidor, Queen Abbey. Brodiok, 7.13; Prince Carl, Nighttime, Mumble, 7.0; Persian King, 8.8; Don't, 6■'/. FAREWELL HANDICAP of £160, 6 fur. —Infante, 9.1; Tieki, 8.10: Arran, 8-7; Prince Abbey, 8.2; Bang, 7.13; Stammer, 7.6; Humble. Coniiemara, Princess Charmras, 7.0; Waitepai, 6.12; Polini, 6.10; Gidgi, 6.3; Arizona Maid, 6.7. The special train for the conveyance of horses from Ellerslie to Hamilton has been cancelled. Most of the trainers vuth horses engaged decidcd on taking their charges to Hamilton either to-day or to-morcow, and the turn of events indicated reduced tn« patronage for the speoial train to such & n extent that cancellation of the same was decided on by the committee of the Rotorua Club. NORTHERN WAIROA RACING CLUB. The following acceptances have been declared for the Northern Wairoa Racing Club's meeting:— NORTHERN WAIROA OTP. 1i milCT.— Gold Plane, 8.9: Scrap o' Paper, 6.6: Bezant. 8.4; Dorio, Mimiwhangata, *.8; Tom Moore, Master Harold. Election, ".0. FINLAYSON HANDICAP. 1 mile.— Arrowfield, 10.7; Arch Laddie, 9.2; Killot, Utakura, 8.3; Manukau. 7.10: Miss Theory, Lady Varco, Titoki Jack, The Juster. Mangana, Royal Red, 7,0.

JUMPERS' FLAT. 1 mile.—Mentaon, 10,12; Welshman, 10.9; Manukau, lQi; Annaroon, 9.0.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, 6 fur.—Canowindra, 10.12; Bezant, _ 10.2; Arrowfield, 9.13; Mimiwhangata, Dorio. 9.6; Arch Laddie, 8.9; Tom Moore, Killot, 7.10; Kins Poto, Smut, Miss Lucullus, Camp (rn&rdi&n, Titoki Jack, Repejection, Woori, Lady Varco, 7,0. AWAKINO STAKES, 5 fnr.—Utakwo, 8.11; Glad Tidings. 8.10; Misa Luculliv, Mavourneen, 8.1; Pagoda, 7.11; Lady Kernel, 7.10; Boniform geld.. Robullus, Omara, Danton, 7.7; Lady Brothick, 7.4; Eltar Love, 7.0. RAILWAY HANDICAP, 6 fur.-Cano-windra, 10.12; Scrap o' Paper. 10.4; Bezant, L 0.2; Arrowfield,' 9.13; Done,' 9.6; Arch Laddiei, 8.9; Tom Moore. 8.8; Winning Lass, 7.5; Star Love, Lady Hill, 7.0. MAIDEN HANDICAP, 8 fur.—Homerio, 9.0; Lady Kemiin, 8.6; Miss Theory, 8.4j Eleotion, Karaka Jaok, Royal Red, Wairtft Rep, 8.3; Danton, Smut, Ornana, Rosullus, Mangahana, 8,2; Lady Winning, V/anchope mare, 7.13; Star Love, 7.9. SETTLERS' HANDICAP. 6 fur.-Ment-more, 9.12; Homerio. 8.13; Lady Hill, 8.11; Lady Kermin, 8.4; Miss Theory, 8.8; Kareka, Jack, Royal Red, 8.2; Danton, Omana. King Poto, Boniform geld.. 8.1; Mang&na, Night Light, 7.13; Lady Brothick, W&uohope mare, 7.12. WELLINGTON WEIGHT^ [BI TELEO&ASH.—PKES3 ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Sunday. The following handicaps have been declared for the Welington Racing Club's meeting:JUMPERS' FLAT.—Explorer, 11.2; Strathglasfi 10.9; Royal Exchange. Hyttus, 10.7; Royal 10.B; Kyoto, Wainba, 9,12; Mandrake, 9.91 Gold Problem, 9.7; Falstaff, King Star, 9.5; Glentanner, 9.2; Sir Roseberry, Lady Witchett. 9.0. FITZHERBEBT HANDICAP.-ffighlwid, 9.8: Ares, 8,13; Morose, 8.12; Thermae, April Folly, 8.9; The Emperor. 8.8; Ma Bougnal, 8.2; Hula Girl, 7.11; Killashandra, Cormorant. 7.8; Bon Chic, Bonny Nurse, 7.5; Boughleen, Dhoun, 7.3; Deroulede. Gold Light, 7.0; Pillage. Jolly Bruce, Zany, Waitea, Slayer, Stream, 7.0. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP.-Vespncci, 10.7; Dainty Step, 10.0; Gold Kip, 9.13: Racefui, 9.9; Sunny Corner, 9.6; General Advance, 9.4; CtJlaghan, Bonny Heather, Festivity 9.2: The Speaker. Crucelle. 9.0; Purple Spur, Rose Wreath, 8.11; Borealis, 8.10; Bagdad, 8.9; Amber Tips, 8.7; Songbird, Matatua 8.4; Twinkle, 8.3; Riibud, 8,2; Makere, Martian Miss, Halifax, Hiero, Woden, St. Easel. Valley Rose, Oamboola. 8.0.

WELLINGTON CUP.—Rouen. 9.0; Rude, Winning Hit, Vespucci, 8.11: Plcto, 8.5; Foo Chow, 8.4; Vagabond. 8.3; The Hawk, 8.2; MarQueteur, 8.0; Dainty Step, 7.13; Boomerday, Ngita, Malaga. 7.12; Trespass. Raceful. 7.9;'Paoanui, Palostrini, 7.7; Silent King, 7.5; Egotism. 7.4; Bonny Hoather, Stork,' 7.2: Insurrection, Purple Spur 7.0; Sycorax, 6.12: Red Bob, 6.11; Bonny Maid. Festivity, 6.9: Esperance. Martial Dawn, Askari, Callaghan, Songbird, Nursing Bister. Bitters, Bengeroop, Snub. Twinkle, 6.7. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. - Splfanella, 10.0; Affectation, 9.5; The Hawk, 8.15; Anomaly, Mustard Pot, 8.11; Pluto, 8.10; Kinsem, Listowel, 8.7; Miss Mimic, 7.12; Sunny Corner, 7.11; Blackmail, 7.8: Astinome, 7,6; Nursing Sister, 7.5; Ulraitfa. Pavo, 7 3; Backsheesh. 7.1; Tan 7.0; Birdie. 6.12; Mantua, G. 9; Quest, Capping I'sy. Martial Dawn, 07. RPAPEKC HANDICAP. — Moreranla, Counterstroke. 9.3; Chant BoyaJ, 9.0; Some Fashion, 8-13; Bestir, 802; Helm Rufufl, Triboulet, 8.10; Hipo, 8.8: La_dy Violet 8.6. St Augustus, Fabrinado, B.oj Lady Hotoripo, Filigree, Paesionleus Jackaioo, 81; Kerb, 8.0: Mockery, Hon, 7.12; Moutoa's Gift, 7.12; Doucement, Urgency Rugby, Mountain Peer. All o*™*! Path, Touru, Zenith, Santiago, 7.5: Maropa. 7 4- Dissertation. Murk Time, 7.3: Salthaven, 7.1; Island, 6.12; Royal Fancy, Basso, 6.10; Password, Lady Bon 6.7.

The death of Joseph Gallagher, at one time a prominent jockey m Auckland, to reported from Sydney. . The deceased h.ao b»ea following the profession of horse training in Auckland for several years past.