CHRISTCHURCH NOTES

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8653, 11 February 1914, Page 11

CHRISTCHURCH NOTES

Special to the “Times.” CHRISTCHURCH, February 10. Flora Macdonald's withdrawal from tbo Midsummer Handicap on Saturday was due to the fact that she is developing a splint, but it is though she may be able to fulfil her engagements at tho autumn meethi" of the Dunedin Jockey Club next week. -‘Vs she "is very forward in condition a brief respite from strenuous work may not materially prejudice -her chances. It is reported that Mr D. Mitchell, the caretaker of Riccartou racecourse, has tendered his resignation of lb o position to the Canterbury Jockey Club. 11. Coker, who has been at Riccarton for some time, lias broken in the yearling sister to Thrax, by Martian ■ Hebrew Maid. She was purchased at the t\ inloch vearling sale in November by Mr C. Tricklebank, of Hawke's Bay, for 65 guineas. 11.I 1 . Holmes, who has for 'some time past devoted liis attention almost entirely to’ trotters and pacers, is likely to become more prominently associated with gallopers again at an early date. The yearlings which were purchased this season by Mr If. Fricdlander at tho Christchurch and Auckland sales will be given into his care, and he will make a start shortly to break them in ami prepare them for next season’s racing. Antagonist and Brown Owl will he sent'to their oivner’s stud at Stonyhupst this week, it having been decided not to keep them in training. Teviotdale burst a- foot rather badly while taking part in the Hornby Welter Handicap on Saturday, and he will require a spell before lie races again. The trotting horse Michael Galindo, who was so seriously ■ injured on the Metropolitan track some weeks ago, has now so far recovered, as to justify the belief that his racing career has not been definitely brought to a closeSir Geo. Clifford ' will bo well represented at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s autumn meeting, and it is probable that the following horses will he taken south.r—Nightwatch’. Master? piece, Glenfinuan, Wisebifd, Briar .Patch, ’Veritas, Court Martial, and Snapdragon. , ■