RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19416, 26 August 1926, Page 6

RACING.

SEASON'S FIXTURES.

August 28—North Tarannki Hunt. September 1, 2—Marion Jockey Club (»l ' Feilding). September 4—Otago Hunt. September 4—Manawatu Hunt. September 9. II— -Wanganui Jockey September 15—Dauuovirke Racing Club. September IG—Dannevirke Hunt. September 18. 20—Otaki Maori Racine Club. September 24. 25—As'nburton County Racing Club. , „ , September 24. 25 Napier Park Racine Club. September 25. 27—Avnndale Jockey Club (at Ellerslie). ~ September 30. October 1-Geraldme Racing Ciub. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. »Wager."—lt was in the New Zealand Cup contest of 1888 that a trio of three-year-olds furnished the placed division, viz.. Manlon, Son-of-a-Gun, and Exchange, who finished in that order. NOTES BY PHAETON. 'Hie weights for the New Zealand Cup are due to make their appearance to-morrow. In addition to being engaged the Eclipse Stakes Mask has been nominated for the leading handicaps at the Wanganui epring meeting. Advices to hand from New Plymouth stare that Income is in steady work again and hopes are entertained that the veteran will train on all right.

Kilperon. who is included among the entrants for the New Zealand Cup, figures in the nominations for hack events at tho Wanganui spring meeting.

Glad Light, a half sistor (by Paper Money) to the brilliant Gold Light, is engaged in the Debutante Stakes to be decided at the Wanganni Meeting nest month.

A filly engaged in the Debutante Stakes at Wfinganui in whoso display a lot of interest ■will bo centred is Auratum, whoso dam is Desert Gold. Auratnra is f>"? Absurd.

The Australian-bred colt Oration only managed to win ono race at three years old. but apparently the son of Ciceroi is considered a weight-for-age possibility this season, as ho is included among the entrants for the New Zealand Eclipse Stakes.

Tho Taranaii trainer P. Johnson is stated to awn a promising twoye.ir-old in the shape ofa colt bv Hallowmas from Waitua. It is reported that an offer of 400gns recently made by a southern sportsman for the youngster was declined.

The colt by Valais from Courante. who realised the record price (5500gn8) when Bold as a yearling at Randwick last autumn, is credited. with making good advancement in.,,his preparation, and, the critics appear to be in complete accord that ho will prove a worthy brother to unbeaten yalicare. The colt is to bo raced under the name of Avaunt Courier.

The Martian gelding Cupidon. who has only managed to win one race since ho brotight off his celebrated surprise in the Australian Jockey Club's Derby of 1921, and who vras completely off the scene during the whole of last season, is reported- to be in training asain. Cupidon can justifiably be included among Derby winners that subsequently proved a . marked disappointment.

Tho New Zealand Eclipso Stakes, to be run at .the Wanganui Jockey Club's Spring Meeting next fnonth, has attracted an entry of 16. The following is a list of the horses engaged:--Nigger Minstrel, Rerernoana, Grand Knight. Mask, Oration. Lysander, Civility. Seatoun, Kiosk, Tea 8011, Licinius, Vertigern. Rascal, Alyson, Resinous, and Tho raco is run over a mile at standard weight-for-age.

According to an Otago writer there was pome ill-feeling over the transfer of Tuki at RiccaHon, It, is alleged that when Mr. J.' M. Samson's representative went to take delivery' of the horse tho trainer refused to Kivo tho jumper's plates as well, and, in consequence. Tuki ran in Kipling's plates. Io was for this reason that Mr. Samson declined to give Tuki's trainer any financial recognition of the horse's success in the Lincoln Steeplechase.

NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE. GOSSIP OF THE TRACKS. BY ARCHER. ' The indications are that Auckland stables will bo well re&resenied at the Wanganui spring meeting, which takes place next month, the following horses from this province having been nominated:—Macroom. Schorr. Lucullent, Wenday, Archeen, Paddon, Eden Hall. Gay Comet. Tea Time, Luxurious. Flying Juliet. Nippy, Ring Potoa, Le Choucas. Tea Bell, and tho Baverstock—• Royal Beauty gelding. The Waikato-owned gelding Paddon, who is to race at tho Marton spring meeting nest week. ha 3 been working at Awanuni since racing at Riccarton. Paddon is reported to be very well and should be on the winning list again soon, Lomint is none the worse for her race last Saturday, This mare has net finished winning yet and. should win another decent handicap this snring. Danao benefited by her race in tho Dune'din Handicap. She httS not done much fast work, and the ran should ]>e> helpful to her in her preparation for the Avondale Cup. -There .is a strong impression, that Merry Damon will be tried over middle distances tjus season, and it will not be surprising if he is, a candidate for tho Avondale Cup. Bis trainer li:ib bc-en fairly easy with him ■lately, but the Polydarnon gelding will, no doubt, be moved along nioro seriously in the next few weeks. HORSES FOR AUSTRALIA.

MR. J. M. CAMERON'S TEAM. Advices to hand from Napier state that Mr. J. M. Cameron ba3 made arrangements to proceed to Sydney with his team by the uhmaroa which leaves Wellington to-mor-row. The team includes The Hawk (by Martian—Sparrow-hawk), the three-year-old gelding Goshawk (by Magpie—Fadelma) and a two-year-old filly by Limond from Salute. TAKAI'IJNA JOCKEY CLUB. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS. The committee of the Takapuna Jockey Club has appointed the following officials for the present season:—Judge, Mr K B Lusk: handicapper Mr. W. P. Russell'; starter,--Mr. C. O'Connor: timekeeper. Mr J R. Douglas; clerk of scales, Mr. H. B Massey; clerk of course. Mr. A. Selby medical officer. Dr. H. C. Bennett: veterinary surgeon, Dr. W. C. Ring; auditor. Mr J. i othermgham. OPOTIKI JOCKEY CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING HELD. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPOND EXT.] OPOTIKI, Wednesday. Tho annual meeting of the Opotiki Jockey Clubf was held last night. The president, Mr. A. Young, presided. The president congratulated members on the year's crierations. Starting the year with practically nothing the club carried on without touching' the reserve, in the Post Office Savings Bank. The membership was fully equal to that of last year, the subscriptions being slightly in advance. The sum of £.50 was paid off the liability on the totalisator and £SO tax was refunded bv the Government, the money being spent 4 on improvements. The following officers were elected;— Patron. Hon K. 8. Williams, M.P.: president, Mr. Arthur Young; vice-presidents, Messrs. F. C. Parkinson and F. Reid: committee. Messrs. W/ A. Butler, F. Short. J. Moody, J. Tabb. M. Harrison, S. Abbot. .! Clark. M. Clephane. C. Clark. E. Reeoe. I). C. Howkivf.- auditor. Mr. H. R. Hose: frm:tary. Mr. O. A. F(H^i W |, yi j jj tox'tcr was fleeted a life inejyjher.