SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18158, 2 August 1922, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES, 9, 11— N.Z. Metropolitan Trottin* Aujjuot 8. 10, 12—Canterbury Jockey Olnb. Auxuet 23—Dannevirko Hunt Club. August 23—Egmont-WanKanui Hunt Club. Sentember 1!—-North Taranafci Hunt Club. SeDtomber S—Marton Jockey Club. September 14. 16—Waniwnui Jockey Club. September 20—Manawatu Hunt Club. September 22. 23---Aahbu;rton County Bacin* Club. September 25, 25—Avondale Jockey Club. October 7—Pivkuransa Hunt Club. October 21. 26—Auckland Trotting Club. No'tember 4. 6—Auckland Racina Club.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. " W.V."—Mumble figured among tbe startera tor the Waikanae Handicap at the Gisboiiie meeting on Saturday Last. I " Inomirer."—Whipcord (9.11) finished third I to Giadiul (11.2) and Kauri Kin® (11.1) in tho New Zealand Grand National Hurdle Unco of 1921. " Waser."—l. Tho double—Arondale Cuo and Avondale Guineas—was won respectively by Nonett© and Bleriot. 2. St, Paul won tho ! Arondale Cud in three successive years, viz.. 18%. 1897. and 1898Wager." Eotorna,—l. tfncle Ned is not included amons winners of the Auckland Cup. In the race of 1019 he ran second to Karo.and in 1021 he occupied » like position to Malaga. 2. R. E. Brown has not ridden in r«,tes within the period named. " Query.'' Whansarei.—The rule on the question rewls follows:—" Any owner who has never received any payment for training or riding a horsa may train his own horse without a trainer's license, provided such horse is trained under his personal supervision." " Auslralian." RemueTa.—New Zealand-bred horses have won the Australian Jockey Club'd Derby on (our occasions, viz., Nordenfeldt (IS9S), Bonnie Scotland (1890. Noctuiform (1C05). and Cupidon (1921). The following New Zealand-bred horses have won the Victoria Racins Club's DerbyMartini-Henry (1883). Nordenfeldt (1885), Strath more (1891), Carnage (1893). and Cariita (1914). NOTES BY PHAETON, NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONALS. Matters in connection with the impending Grand Nationals continue most tatisfactory.

and it is anticipated that in each ease the acceptances -will be highly satisfactory. Ad vires to hand from the fibuth show that Coalition holds his position firmly in popular citimation. but a very good word comes to hatid regarding Master Strowan. The (act that a number o! horses foil in contesting the Wfl'ington Steeplechase, -won by Master Strowan, has created an impression in 6ome quarters that there was t* element of luck in the violory gained by the Strowan gelding in the Trontham race lost month. It is, however, well to romember that Master Strowan out down the time record, and that on past performances he ha« not the worst of the weights compared with Coalition. In j the event of Coalition and Master Strowan taking the field at Riccarton on the Bth inst. the meeting of the two bara will in itsel* aorVe to invest the Grand National contest with a big dash of interest. In tha Grand i National Hurdle Race Ngata continues tn J good favour, but from what I can gather the j Poanui party aro hopeful of the ability 01 the Potoa geldini; to bring about the defeat of the top weight. Poanui is. however, confronted with a big task to defeat Ngata at I a difference of lib. Rorke's Drift is credited with training on splendidly, and the Calibre . geldinc may count sufficient supporters to send him out favourite on the day. ; LEAVES FROM MY NOTEBOOK, j Mr. J. J. Corry. of Blenheim, paid a visit I to Auckland last week, and in the couree of

LEAVES FROM MY NOTEBOOK. Mr. J. J. Corry. of Blenheim, paid a visit I to Auckland last week, and in the couree of an excursion to Ellerslie organised by Mr. E. W. A 1 son. jun., I had & very pleasant chat with the So them 3 ortsman- Mr- Corry is well versed in everything appertaining to racing, and ho can relate many stories in a Ui, hly-intero;k ng manner. and with that bit of vim v. hir h reveals the true sportinu spirit hi a marked deffree. Mr Corry owns a brae number of horses, but tew o! the leading r»i ing evonta have so far come his 'way. In the decision of the A.R.C. Easter Hand! ap of 1319. however, he went near to capturing bi? mile race at Ellerslie with the attrttctive-lckine daughter of Scark and Snowst 11, and i». the decision of the Now Zealrmd Cup of 1920 his mare. I""»ribbon. beat a.»l !h«r field with the excep-ti-n of Oratress. Mr Corry returned home* ward by Sunday'ii nient's express, and, as he intends eendius a numb«r of his brood rrare« no to Auok that int'/resting event mpy bring him North a-;ain before long, and it goes without snyme he will always m ■tiro of a warm greetine. In setting out for an excursion to Ellerslie with Mr. E. W. Aliscn, jun., Mr. J, J. Corry. and Mr. li. McCoy on Saturday last there was much of a pleasant character' to anticipate. and a call at the Orarisa Estate to in o-et the atnlliona Romeo and Tea Tray revealed th« two English s'reji in attractive trm. Each inspection of these two highlyred horseo ijerves td preeent them in additional attractive colours, and their condition reflects great credit on W. Patterson. Thurnham wm found weathering it in the open in good style, and Surveyor, who is to taVe up stud duties 'this season, also looked heathy and well. This son of Nassau must stand well nigh on to 17 hands. Bidding farewell to Oranga. the car wa». headed for th» RocVfidd Estate, wnere F. Gi'chriat has Mr. E. W. Alison's horses under his dived. The yeirl'na full brother to Geoffrey (by The Sybarite—lrinh Miit) Was the first to come under leriew, and with feim I wae much pissed. He is a good lengthy «rfi. and i« woll bslanced. 'Namut«% (by Bevagoon— Golden F!y) looked bright and well, and Klr'hlni Knan (by Ayran—Tartar), who had to mvs winter en:ia?ements owing to an unfortunate m'shap, it wa« ploa«in? to state, wa* auite over the trouble which sent him out of coinmifs'on. Praiseworthy (by Roseworthy—BalinaTar). who was in the adjoinins a-artment, and who has yet to rjake his dcb"*t. hftii furnished fairly well. The occupant of tbe next box.wwi the English-bred fillv Dannns Doll (by Black Jester—My Dolly), and with her a striking illustration was forthcoming of, how necessary it is to fe caTe'ul in summing tit> an eamne after a ■n* nftk ▼ ov«g». Dating Do'l was landed from {.he Port A'bany last December she loo'-ed a fair commoner, but the Dancing Do'l of January and the Dancing IWI of the present t'me are two very differewt animals. The daughter of BlacK Jester has ev'dent'y found her home in the southern hemis hn'O greatly to h<T liking, and she 10-kfl l : We a good #?e*ulntion- Gfofffey (by The PvbT'te—l*ish Mi"*t), wno had to be eased im a f ter his ear'v nvti'mn effprts,. is I a~ain in cmmis«ion Th« bar geldm? did not («''ere«d in winding a sin"le ytirg old. and an fnt*Truntion of the that has fit"-k to h ! m so v>ersistently would be a nlea«ing fact to chronicleA Southland sportsman is credited with having made an overture to buy the Fort Willii.m gelding Sunray, but the price asked (750stis.) quickly terminated negotiations. It), the first quarter of th© past t season Sunray won seven of the ten races he contested, but his form at the back-end left him in the ranks of the m<»derat«B.

The present winter in Auckland can certainly be entered up with the most remarkable £ot sunny weather that haa been experienced here for many years: in fact, some of the old-timers at Ellerslie accord it absolutely the first place. Yesterday morning at the raceoide could be termed orlorio s. and the conditions ruling tor training operations were such as to coin up the happy spirit with those who are cast in the preparation of the thoroughbred for racinc purposes. The tracks at Ellerslie have probably never been in suoh admirable order at the onen'n* of August as this year rules. The C.J.C. handicapper. Mr. J. E, Henrye. ha.s succeeded on many occasions in casting ths strong veil of mystery round his adjustments for the Winter Cup. and it can certainly be said that he has once again wou a first-class certificate under that heading in connection with tho approaching mile race at Riccarton. The position of favourite between at leaet half a dozen is quite, a matter of doubt. If the present position should continue t« the day. there should be a solid dividend whatever winsTho werk of puilinc down the old totalisator building at Ellerulie is now making rapid progress, and in the course of a short .time the whole Grounds where it has stood for many years will be cleared. The timber is in such a splendid state, of preservation that much of it can be used for other works mapped out for a future a d&t6» Trio retrieval of the old wooden totnlisafcor building will enable the spacious structure erected in concrete to be seen to full advantage, and it furnishes much to please the eye. The Australian Hurdle Race comes UP for decision at Caul field on Saturday next. Fiscom, who won the V.R.O. Grand National Hurdle Rive In two succesoive years, head* the l s st with 12.7. On the succeeding Saturday tho Australian Steeplechase is the leadinievent, and in the cross-country race tho doughty Mountain God is in the post of honour with the big impoet of 13.2. Thoiijth tho Auckland Racing Club's revenue for the past year fell considerably bolow that of the preceding one. it is, from what I can learn, probable that the etaltemonef for next Mason's racing at Ellerslie will probably be maintained at the "same standard as last year, when £78.100 waa al'otted. The Aufltralian-bred fllly Uralla (by IPied mont— Persianellai has come on nicely, and she should be eaual to playiflt' her part well in the Avondale Stakes next month. A win for Mr. John Paterson b colours in the first two-year-old race of the season would be a highly-pleasing incident to chronicle. At a meeting of the Winton Jockey Club Mr. W- E. Taylor is creditßd with laying that if thero was one fool in racing it waa the owner. Let any of those present buy. train, and roc* just one horse, and they j would then find out what a costly pastime racing was.

Powder King, who won . the Gisborne Steeplechase last week, *u bousl t when * yearling for SOgns, but the man Woo bought him at tho fi?ure named was not the same fcs enjoyed, the fruits of the bay gelding's recent earnings. The North Taranaki Htmt Cud, to be decided on September 2, is something more than A same. Mr. W. T. Hookham is the donor of a handsome cut), which goes with the money ttrize of £'100 to the owner of the winner. The-New Zealand racing season for 1921-2iJ ctme to a concision on Saturday last wit a the holding of the Gisborne Racing Club'u meeting. As the 1922-23 season opens on the Bth inst., there will be a very short respite. The three English-bred colts who arn receiving their preparation at the hands of Nornis.ii Cunningham are regular attendants on tho training tracks at E'.lerslie. and thsy aru shaping nicely in their preparation. The New Zealand-bred ge'.ding Chrrsoatom figures amon< the entrants for the Adelaide Grand National Hurdle Race, which event is set down for decision during the present month. Lady Herman, the highly-bred daughter of Kerman and Bow Bells, who is one of F. Gil« chrifit's charges, is stated to be shaping promisingly w her ir.:tial studies over i hurdles Mtcdufl. who won his concluding engapeI ment at four year# oid, is oreditod with training on well, and a good race is expected from him in the Winter Cup.Pine Arch is bowling along, in a> very free manner, and the bi» follow is entitled to & place with the equine* that will be ready for i early spring racing. | Advices to hand from Sydney state that the Auckland colt Loyal Irish has proa reused very ea.tl fit torlly in his training since arriving at Randwick. i Some Fa.-h.on having been withdrawn from the Winter Cup, it would appear to point to the Fashionable gelding having gone on in some way. Final payments in connection with the New Zealand Grand Nationals and also for the Winter Cup fall due to-night. NORTH TARANAKI HUNT CLUB. The North Taranaki Hunt will hold Its steeplechase meeting on Saturday, September !J. and an attractive programme is advertised for the fixture. Appropriately tho hunters 1 are exten9ive.y catered for. with such good rikes as the North Tasranaki Bunt Cluo Steeplechase of £170 and a silver on© value £20 (about two miles and a-half). Hunters' Handicap Flat Race of £100 (one mae and a-<iuarter). Maiden Huntero' Steeplechase of £95 (about two miles), and Lenperton Hunters' Hurdle Race cf £85 (one mile and a-half). There are three events for ha ks—the Om:nake Hatk Scurry Of £85 (five fur-ones), Wwhi Handicap of £85 (seven iurlonas), and Urenui Handicap of £!X> (sit furlonu's),; and an open event—the Stratford Handicap of £125 (six furlongs)—completes j the card. From the programme, svhlch will !' be found published in full in another column, it will be eeen that nominations close for all events on Friday, August 11, »t 9 p.m., with the secretary, Mr.- E. L- Humphries.

TRAINERS AND JOCKEYS. AUCKLAND LICENSES. [>x tilegijiaph.—yaisss association.] CHRL3TCHUKOH, Tuesday. The Racing uoniereuoe licensing. Committed h»s ijiajiieu tue loiiowing licenaevi lor the Auuk.and district i ra^ners.—p. minuet tern, J. W. Andor-, ton. n. uarr, I'. H. .tJeaar. A- r- braoj, 11. E. iJwvsn, J. M. Buchanan. £1. 1). £>arrows, C. N. Carmont. Ja. j. Clark. C. w. Coleman, A. CoUins, P. Conway. A- E. Cox. A- Ouuitmnga. N. Cumutunam. W, IwnaldsOn. b\ JU Dow ding. J. ii. Dufty, H. Jw*. J. L. Fitsyatricli, W. Gall, Gilchrist, IE. J. Grauam, E. Gray. R- Hail. K. 1 ifannoji, K. ricaton, G. Henderson, C. riodder. W. Hogg, W. G- Irwin, W. C. Jenkins, A. J. Juuan, H. Jury, T. P. Kemp, J. C. King (conditional), J. C. Lambeab. 0. C, Lintlsay, F. E. 'Loomb, I>. I. Meredith. JD. P. Monaghan. H. W. Morris, T. IM. Morris. A. McArthur (conditional), J. ! McHuch, W. J. McLean. R. McMiken. C. I Norarove. W. O'Leary. W. H. Paterson. W. Poliard, P. E. Pope, J. J. E> C. Rne. E. J. L. Rae. A. M. Robertson, M. A. Ryan. P. W. Scally, W. . Sharp. I*. Sheenan, R- Slattsry. S. Smith, W. J. i Smith, P. T. Sfcrnmng, W. Stewart, J. E. Thorp®, A, Tinker, F. Tnnge,. W. Townsend. W. J. Tozer, P. T. Tramer, J. F. 1 Tuichen. C. E- Walker (conditional), J. H. . Wallace. P. A. W, Watterson. F. Weston i (conditional), J. Williamson. J. A. Winder. F. R. Windsor.and C. J. Wright. i> Jockeys.—C. Burgess, J. J. Conquest, R. V. Conway. W. E. Davis, A. J. Hamilton, C. L. Husband, R. J, Mateer, P. J. Mulvihill, A. McCurdy, A. J. McFlynn, W._ C. , McKenti", J. H. Percival, W. E. Pereival, I W. J. Porter, J. Preston, W. A. Ronnie, J. J. Roach, T. W. Rowe, C. Rtmciman, W. A. Ryan, and J. Tilsley- . , , The following aw conditional jockeys licenses:—J. Armstrong, B.S. Barrow, J. A. B<*l©. J. F. Bishoo, S. J. Camirtick. L. R, Golem an, C. P. CotW. F. D. Det\n i son, A. F.. P<wnng, A. Gilmer, J. H. Gal'op, R. W. Ha'l 8. Henderson, F,. A. C L«r«en, A. T.lovd, h. M. Mansnn, R. H. I Martin, J. R M. T*. O'ffhea. N. V. I "Row*. E. Stonawav. A. Hywia, W. H. ; TricV»bar>k, F. F. H. Walsh. A. T,. Warne?. T. C. Williams, and R. C. Wood.

INTER-PROVINCIAL GOSSIP. , [BT TXMSORA?H'—OWK COERBSPONBHtfTSi] WELLINGTON. Tuesday. Mister St row an has done so well since the Wemnxton meeting that thoae who have Been him working at Utaki say be i» almost ©«> tain to take a hand In the finish o£ the lirand National bteeplecaase. The All Black mare Pnncese Pat will in future by trained by ,C. Pritchard at rrentham. Piinceofl Pat ib a aood-«ooking sort. ' and if sle so eg on improving may win a ! bl ft^ n woorted in Wellington that the Trentham horaemanj Roy, Reed, who recently went on a trip to Australia, has decided to stay there. There has been an impression tor some time that Reed might not apply to be licene-d in New Zealand (or the new season. The Auckland trainer. H. E. Eva. arrived here a few day* ago with Waimai and Golden Bubble. He wicked up Poanui. who had. beta working at Trentham since the Wellington meeting. and the trio were taken on to Riocarton. V The Wellington owner. Mr. W. Higghw. who has not had a great deal of luck with his team in recent seasons. ha«" decided to ! divide hia team. Martial Dawn. Callaghan. I Bon Ohio, and a Patimuri :olt go to C. W. Coleman at Ellerslie; Password and Th-» Baiter to J. H. Prosser at Porirua; Auckland, Deborah. and Moonstruck to F. Eiseot at Otakit and Triboulet and I.sland to K. Hatch at Awanuni. and A. Bikteh will retain B arkh-ad. Jolly Brti?o. »;sd Parorangi. The latest rttmour absut Royal Bo* is that he is to be given a eprcial preparation for . the New Zealand Cup. , , , Tlie speedy Trentham filly Derotilede haa ' been taken to Sydney, and bar owiier-tramer,, Mr. Ebb Simpson, went across with her. r. Yonner. who is to do the riding, was also of The Auckland burd'er Poannj did well at i Trentham prior to going to Riccarton, and ho looked in good nick when he wag put * v osrd the boat. , ~ • „ I Kalakana. a risin* two-year-old coH recently bought by Mr. P. S- Eaeton frjm Mrs. M- A. Petry has b»en sent into M. Williams' stable at Otaki. The colt is by Demosthenes from i Tino Panso. ... , , . I S"0"k and Wrangle* who have been trained ' at Trentham since the Wellinvion meeting:, was shinned South in charge of W. , Dwyer d"rinsc tlie we* V.. The fir?t-n*med will cont**t the Granf National Hurdle Race and the latter the Winter Cut>.-

WANGANOI. Tuesday. The jumper Simon, formerly in EL. Rayner's stab.a. is being aaaimed for hunt club meetin He should pay hin way if he goes on all rigut, ihe Eament-Wanganui Hunt Club s meeti ing wiii probably be held on the Egmont course on August 23 . , , ~ , I Vol Lb. e. who want amiss at the Auckland i winter meeting, is at present being spelled, and will not be put into wprk tor some time. I Explorer has done some good work on the 'flat during the week, but hae not been put over the niurdles. The Kenilworth . geldlna isi in great trim just now, and he is much fancied by some good judges here for the Grand National Hurdle Race. , ! F, Tilley has just put Rude into work again- The eon of Cyrus went lame after ti.e Waaganui Cup meeting, but has thrown off all signs of the trouble, and looks in good condition to start a csmoiuga. There will be no two-vear-old race on the programme for the spring meeting of (tho Wanaanai Jockey Club, the Debutante Stakes, which promised to become a very popular ' event, having been crjt out owing to the Racing Conference deciding against four-furlong events, ft is undoubtedly a severe tas to run five furlongs so early in the season, and the Waneanui Jockey Club therefore had to reluctantly strike the Debutante Stakes oft the list of events. , i( , - . ! Tho annual general meeting of members Of the Wanganm Jooke./ Uub was heid on 1 the 26th ult., when there wjus a large attendance of members, presided over by Mr. i E. A. Campbell (pres;dent), , The chairman, i in referring to the fsci that the year's operations had resulted in a loss of -£1510 5s 6d. saio this waa disappci.ntmsr, but unfortunately they were passing through strenuous times He sincerely hoped to have something better to place before members next e»son. . The election of officers resulted in the retinng committee men being re-elected, also the i other honorary offi ials bein«i again returned. At a meeting of the committee subsequently Mr. R. B. Lusk was appointed judge. Mr. H. Coyle handicsipef. Mr. C. 0 Connor starter, and Mr. K. L. Begg clerk of the 1 * Mn George Currig, who h*s jusk returned I fron Sydney. fltaWS thrt he saw Gloaming | w rk : ng at Randwf'k after the report that he bad gone amiss had been published. Tha reld ng showed no al"na of lameness, and Sir. Currie says that Ti-ainer Mason never mentioned the matter* Gloaming was muscle ■ore a few days after being put into work, bnt thi- had worked off, and from all appearan es the champion was as eound as a bell, I Mr, Currie says that Sydney racing enthusiasts are very sweet on B-auford'* chances of ! defeatins the New Zealand Crack, and he think* they will lay odds on their champion. Mr. Ourrie looks to Gloaming to carry off the honours i' he is landed at the post at h Speaking at the annua! general meeting ttf, | the Waaganui Jockey Club on Wednesday ~

ovenwcr. the president (Mi. E. A, Campbell) reviewed the present position of racing m New Zealand. He referred to the fact that huiae wis..passing through a. atrenuous time, find said that it behoved the racing clubs to keen together, uso what influence they could, and brine measure to bear to set the Governffient to relieve the present burden of taxation Shteh *« lowering the standard of rMifcg. r. Camnbe 1 declared that if the excessive taxation went on it would mean that the better claes of men would drop out of the sport, which would pass into the hands of an Imdesirable class. He asserted that nowhere n the world wag racing conducted on better ines or, a higher plane than in Naw Zeaand. where .they hud cone to the coat of «PP intina stiendiary stewards and employed diet ctires with the ob.iect of ensuring that ifacmz was kept clean and that undesirables were not admitted to the course. He made a dtronar po : nt when he declared that those who opposed gambl nsr had no chance of atopnine it—it woe a river of chance that would flowoofn f for ever—and that therefore the better -policy would be to acknowledge that fa-t and try to keen the stream a«. pure ftb possible. This was what racing clubs and t v o conference were aiming at, and they should be as-isted in their object rather than hindert/ in every way.

POLEMARCH SOLD. A. and N.Z. LONDON, An*. 1. Polemarch (by ' The Totrarch—PoTCuce), who won the Doneaster St. Leger last year Under the colours of Lord Londonderry, has been sold to a sportsman in the Argentine:. HECTOR GRAY IN ENGLAND. [mOM OTJE OWN CORRESPONDENT* ] LONDON, Juno 23. Sir H. Cunliffe Owen was much annoyed at the rumours going round in racing circles in regard to Hector Gray's riding of White Satin—alike when he came in second in the Walton Plato at Beverley early this month and subsequently. At B«sverl«y the complaint wag that ho did not rid© with auffioient Vigour. After consideration the owner and jockey decided to ask the stewards <s> hold a formal inquiry into the rarming of the horse in the Wilton Plate. The stewards (Lord Lonsdale acting for Sir Berkely Sheffield) held an inquiry,, and to-day I am informed that have decided that there woe nothing cubing for comment in connection with the horse's running. So the matter was closed. Gray was very successful at the Newbnry meeting, bringing in Wolfe Creek first in the Juvenile Selling Plate. This filly belongs to Mr. J. Musker, and Gray brought b« r in by three lengths in front of the Sunshot filly. Gray also steered Mr. B. Bell's horse Polrmagnus to .victory in the All-Aged Selling Plate, for vrhich there was tiie large field of 26 starters. In referring to the latter race one of the sporting writers remarks: — The runners for tie All-Aged Selling Plate for the most part were bad horseu. Had they not Wn Folymagnns could not H* v e won. His backers got something of a shock when it was seen that he had struck off «Jowly, being one of the last to settle dewn. Gray did not lose hi* head. He allowed his mount to find hia otnd© m his own time. Steadily Polyraag-nue bsgan to pick up the leaders, and in the end he actually won on a tight rein from Capstan. Adviceajto hand from London state that thf New Zealand jockey. Hector Grty, had this season ndden 12 winners up to the end of June m Enzland, and eince then wo hare heard by cable of hi# successful ride on Eaglehti.wk in the valuable Liverpool Cup.