RACING NEWS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 10107, 22 October 1918, Page 8

RACING NEWS

FIXTURES. October 24, 25—Poverty Bay Turf Club. October 26, 2S— Wellington Racing Club. November 2, 6—Avondale. Jockey Club. November 4. 6, 9— Canterbury Jockey Club, Cup Meeting. November 9—Auckland Racing Club. November 30—Taka»?una Jockey Club. December 26, 27—ilanawatu Racing Out December 26, 2S, January I—Auckland Racing Club. December 27, 30. January 2—Auckland Trotting Club. ' fiOTES AND COMMENTS (By "Tominga."> Battle Song (Signor—Armistice), who is owned bv Dr Newman, M.P for 'Wellington East (racing in the name of P. Soames) rau a great race in the Masterton Cup. The gelding is a five-year-old bv Signor from Armistice, and is engaged in the- chief event at tho forthcoming meeting at Trentham. Sea Queen, who won so many races about the district a few years ago, foaled a eolt. to Boniform. She will not be mated this year. It is reported that the fact of J. W. Lowe beine ill at Masterton resulted in all the horses under his charge being scratched for the second day at Masterton. The reason advanced may or may not bo tho key to the position. Piqu9 may have had something to do with it. as soniii of the owners do not [ike being carpeted, no matter what the catiso is.

Chakwana has foaled a colt to Kilbroney. Mr H. Mi Speed, who has been a racing enthusiast for many years, has returned from tho front. Ho had a great reception at Auckland.

S-edd-el-Bahr and Roval Star have arrived at Trentham.

Good accounts are. to hand of Gloaming, who has been at Trentham since his arrival from Australia. . He will assuredly be in tho boom 'when ho strips.

The penultimate payment for the New Zealand Cup has proved to bo entirely satisfactory, and most, if not all, of the best horses still remain in the handicap. With such performers as Client (who put up such a great run at Masterton). Menelaus (last year's winner), Sasanof Ithe last Melbourne Cup winner), Volo. Snub. Depredation, Rorke's Drift and the others, the Grand Prix of New Zealand cannot help being a success. There arc twen-ty-two horses still in the race, and it is quite likelv that at least twenty will go to the post.

The Stewards' Handicap at the New Zealand Cup meeting has an extraordinary acceptance, no fewer than thirty horses appearing on the list. Most of the best sprintem in the country remain in. x\fter the Masterton meeting punters should be able to form a fairly good opinion from the Wellington peri Formances. although one is apt to be ' led astray by looking too long at a. horse and his performances. It is curious how rumours about horses get around. A dav or two before the Caulfiold Cun was run it was announced that the favourite for the race. King Offa. was amiss, but tho imported horso duly turned up as the wimier. The public are beginning to wake up to this particular form of camouflage, but unfortunately a small section is alwavs influenced, which, probably, accounts for the perpetuation of the rumours.

It is a certainty that among racTng men no death in latter veara will; be more genuinely regretted than that of "Pat"' Jones. A typical Irishman, "Pat" was most popular, and ho will be greatly missed at Ellerslie, whore his good humour and good-natured arguments helped to pass away many a pleasant hour, after the morning's work was over. Deceased started his profession in the VVaikato. where he had a number of good horses under his control, taking tip his residence at Ellerslie about fifteen years ago, the mainstay of his stable being the wellknown performer Borneo. A most painstaking, man with horses, he soon had plenty of patrons, and will long be remembered as trainer of EH Gallo, Bedford; Colooal Soult and other notable horses. His for the thoroughbred was typical of his nationality, and his last thoughts were for the welfare of the horsss under his care. On Sunday afternoon, John Thorpe, who was kindly superintending the working of his friend's team, called in to see him, and, though only semi-conscious, "Pat's" one query was as to "how the horses were feeding." and then he went off into a sleep from which he never wakened. Honest to his employers, and a friend to everybody. "Pat" Jones will be remembered and his memory re.snected by all who «amo in contact with him. GORE ACCEPTANCES Press Association GORE. October 21. .Sj Following are the acceptances for the first day of the Gore meeting:— DISTRICT HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; six furlongs.—Cannot 9, Matilda 8.7. Clotheride 8.7. Good Start 8.7, Marching Order 8.4, Admiral Talbot 8.4. Pallah 8.4 Pleasuro Form 8.4, Mizza 8.4, Speed King 8.4, Typiste 8.4 Dcnpallion 8.4. OTAMA TROT, of 100 sovs; one mile and a half. —Pet Chad limit. Koahe.ii limit. Walroon limit. Pearl Chimes limit, Mimmax 8.4. Matty's Boy 8.4, Jane Wilks 84 Barooga 120, Gladiola 120, Dandy Chimes 144. WAIKAKA HANDICAP, of 175 sovs: one mile and a distance.—Gunrest 8.12. Awahou 8.3. Achiileus 7.8, Marianne 7.3 Tin Soldier 7. DOMINION HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; six furlongs.—Radial 9, Kilkee 8.0, Aacliffo H.a, Rod River 8, Achiileus 7.11. Revolution 7.11, Glenrood 7.11. Lfidv Edith 7.5, Moueymusk 7.3, Placid 7.3, Bonally 7.1, Calma 7.1, Callach 7.1. WANTWOOD STEEPLECHASE, of 110 sovs: two miles awl a half.—Palladio 10.9, Chappal Moh 10.5, Rolling Tide 9.13, SiHersoire 9.12, Dardanelles 9.7. Glencirk 9./.

BALuSOUR THOT. or" 90 sovs; one mile and a halt'.—JJrookivn Chimes limit, Exmoor limit. J''rectradi> 12yds bhd, aioongloy 12. Moony 12, War Soot 12, Konheni 3G Pot Child 36. Hincmoa 1-M, Dandv Chinins 180. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 115 sovs; six furlones. —Golden King 8.5, Kauiiero 3.2. Glcnsnonso 8.2, Golilun Princo 7.13. Palamon 7.12. Bonofit 7.11, Con 7.9.

CHARLTON HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; seven fi.iWoi'.f-'s.—Kilbvogan 8.12, Don Pacifico 8.9. Gle.nspoiiso'3.o, Golrirn Prinro 8.8. Kilkco 8.2, Hjghwatoi' 7.13. Jock 7.7.

1 METROPOLSTAN TROTS

Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, October 21. The handicaps for the Metropolitan Trotting Club meeting are: SPRING HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 sovs; two miles.—Gay Wilkes scr, Treasure Seeker 2sec, Mushroom 4, Chub 5, Sol 5, Billy Parole 5, Ohapi 5 Albertoria 7, Craibivood 7, Colonel Havelock 7, Grattan Abbey 8, Succory 9, Osier 9, Beeswing 9, Vera Wood 53. I EMPIRE HANDICAP (in saddle), of [2OO sovs; two miles. —The Sprinter scr, I Peter Mac scr, Bridgewood lsec, Scottish Queen 2, Legacy 2, Mahinga 8, The Whip 3, Commander Bell 3, Bank 'Note 3 Breadalbane 3, Bidens 3, Hannah M* 3, Harold Child 4, Energy 4, Rearguard 5, Schnapps 6, Auriferous 6", Ringleader 6, Our Chum 6, Wood Drift 6. RICCARTON HANDICAP (in har'ness), of 330 sovs; one milo and five furlongs.—Lord Minto scr, Trix Pointer Ssec, General Link o, Cora Dillon 5, Hectorata 5, Vice-Admiral 6, Pitaroa 6, Sir Fulham b', Tamarisk 6, Irvar (S.

' MIDDLETON HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs; two miles. —Electrocute scr, Whispering Willie scr, Olive JL. scr, Lady Patricia Osec, Truganini 6 Imperial Crown 7, King* Capitalist T, Auckland Girl 8, Seta Peter 8, El Carbine S, Ohapi 8, Norvnl King 8.

VICTORIA HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs; two miles.—Lord Minto scr, General Link 3sec, Hoctorata" 3, Nihilist 4, Strategy 4, Nora Crema <i, George Hard 4, Bundura 4, Nancy Stair 4, Joan of Arc 5, Peter Mac 5, Ramitiairi 5, Dillon Eddy 5. Lady Haldane 6, Sympathy 6, Coienut 6, Legacy 6, Rorke's Drift 6, Miss Havoc 6, Pax 6.

ST. ALBANS HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 sovs; one mile.—General Wilkes scr, Evelyn lsec, Huon Patch 1, Dunspey 2, Wallace Wood 2, Capricio 2, Sir Fulham 3, Pitaroa 3, Dillon 4, Fernleigh 4, Silver Quick 4. HAGLEY HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs; one mile.—Trix Pointer scr, Beckom lsec, Cora Dillon 1, Brown ; Nugget 1, Vice-Admira! 2, Tamarisk 2, Bundura 3, OTAKUHU TROTS AUCKLAND, October 21. Following are the Otahuhu Trotting Club's handicaps; INNOVATION HANDICAP (haraots), of 100 sovs; one mile and ahalf.—Canberra limit.' Goya limit, Favour Royal limit, Normica Heir 12yds bhd," Norland 12, Nancy Drift 12, My. Junior 12, Victor Woodburn ,12, Gipsy Mae 12, Lord Roberts 12, Lady Lonsdale 12, Dignity 12, MaeI thorn 12, Miss Murphy 12, Kotiri 24, Polar Star 24, Maqueda 36, Sandy Patch 60, Cella 84, Kereone - 84, Kotomanuka 06, Gold Rod 120. WARJ3 HANDICAP (harness), of 100 sovs; one. mile and a-quarter. —Charming Boy limit, Coal Light limit, Spearmint limit, . Brianza limit, Rua Pre limit, Dillon May limit, Flora Dillon ! limit, All Bell limit, Semple limit, Victor Wood limit, Beausant limit, ! Jewel Fashion limit, Sweet Mint limit, | Nowlando limit, Jessie Scott limit, [Queen Pirate 13yds bhd, Lockwood 13, Galindo Belle 72, Dean Dillon 84. BEATTIE HANDICAP (harness) oi 125 sovs; two mile 6 Wood limit, Oruarange limit, Wild Lass limit, Queen Pirate limit, Ruanui limit, Goodrich 12yds bhd, Comedy j Chief 24, Lady Burlington 36, Prince Child 48, Galindo Belle 72. NATIONAL HANDICAP (harness), of 350 sovs; two miles. —Tim Doolan limit, Gold Girl limit, Harold Devon I2yds bhd, Prince Poole 24, Asturio 36, Joan of Arc 36, Norah Creina 48, Lieutenant 48, Shanghai 48, Waverley 62, Harold Junior .84.

ROYAL OAK HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs; two miles.—Mangovtu limit, Gipsy Mao limit, Special Irish 12vds bhd, Gold Rod 30, Miss Huon Junior 18, Amborite 48, De Why 84, Flint 84, Kiriwiriroa 96, Tattles 108. MASSEY HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs; one mile and a-half. —Prince Child limit, Selkirk limit, Kempsey limit, Rothcliffe 12yds bhd, Galindo Belle 12, Wilding 12, Manuka Park 24, Reuben 36, Miss Rolfe 36, Quadroon 60. HAIG HANDICAP (harness), of 225 isovs; one mile and a-quarter.— Gold Girl limit, Inwood limit, Asturio 12yds bhd, Prince llutus 24, August Child 2-1, Futurity 24, Prince Poole 48, Joan of Arc 48, Derby Dillon 46, Shanghai 48, Waverley 48, . Alf Mackinney 48, Norah Creina 72, Eccentric 72, Steel Bell 85. GREY HANDICAP (saddle), of 150 sovs; one mile.—Gallipoli limit, Bosio Drift limit, Ruanui limit, Rothcliffe 12yds bhd, Kempsey 12. Silver Black Prince Child 24, Reuben 24 Tim Doolan 36, Victor G. 36, Bronze Patch 48, Resurrection 60, Quadroon 60, Trooper Dillon 72, Sandrift 72, Dorothy Dimplo 72, Dorby Dillon 72.