THE SPORT OF RACING

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11654, 19 October 1923, Page 8

THE SPORT OF RACING

FINAL GALLOPS ON HEAVY TRACK EYE OF THE WELLINGTON MEETING JOCKEYS’ MOUNTS FOR TO-MORROW TRAININC GALLOPS BEST OF THE MORNING. Three furlongs Motley, jglsec. Four furlongs King of Hearts, 53 2-ssec Four furlongs Ralston, 53 2-ssec. Four furlongs Hipo, 55 2~ssec. Five furlongs Listowel, imin pisec. Five furlongs Thespian, imin gjsec. Five furlongs Vindictive, imin gjsec. Five furlongs Bright Eyes, imin 9isec. Six furlongs Kilbird, imin 23 3-ssec. Seven furlongs Zouave, imin 37sec. Seven furlongs Suggestion-, imin 3/sec.

FIXTURES October 20, 23—Welling bon B.C. Spring. October 30, 22—Gore B.C. Spring. October 22—AYaipawa Country B.C. Annual October 22—Waikato Hunt Annual. October 22—Rangiora B.C. Annual. October 22—Waverley B.C. Annual. October 23—Levin B.C. Annual (at Trentham). October 25, 2t— Poverty Bay Turf Club Spring.

TRENTHAM TRACK WORK THE FINAL GALLOPS (By “Carbine.”) There was a lot of galloping at Trentham yesterday morning, all on the inside grass. The going was heavy, and there were no fast tunes. Star Ranger ran seven furlongs in Imin Sflsec, whioh included a pretty smart three furlongs. Star Ranger looks hotter than when he won at Trentham some little time ago. Mantinique and Kilroyal got to the end of four furlongs in ooeec. Kilroyal finished a little ahead of his companion. Laughing Stock ran down three furlongs smartly. Bayana went four furlongs alone, and did not make good time. Piquant and Sunshot went half a mile. Zouave and Suggestion took lmin 37 sec for seven furlongs. The last six furlongs occupied lmin 23 3-ssec. Gold Star and Mountain Crag worked together. Quest beat Scion by a couple of lengths over seven furlongs in lmin 39aee. Last Crust and Kilminster went four furlongs in 55see. Bonnie Heather, Refrigeration, and Black Ronald went six furlongs together, the journey taking lmin 24 1-5 sec. Crishna had Sunart for a companion over four furlongs, run in 40 3-seec. Rene Mavis and Kilria covered half a mile in 54aec. Royal Divorce and Fool’s Paradise ran half a mile in 54sec. Comical and Lochson set out together over the fences. They jumped three hurdles in company, and Comical then went on across two more. Both wont fairly well. Auokland and Enthuse did six furlongs in lmin '2ssec. Listowel and Thespian covered five furlongs in lmin 9jeec. Both went well. Mias O’Dille was responsible for four furlongs in 54sec. Sir Fanciful, Cheer Up, and Petunia jumped four fenoes well. Proclaim jumped five hurdles, giving a faiT exhibition. Bodyguard and Blackhead went four furlongs in 55seo. The one-time crack horseman, C. Jenkins, rode Bodyguard. ! Vindictive and Bright Eyes were 1 sent five furlongs, which they covered < in lmin. §jsec. j Ares and Hall Mark got to the end of half-a-mile in 53jsec.

I Backsheesh jumped off from the half- ' mile post in front of Voltore and soon l ii*creaaed his lead, eventually passing i the post with a big advantage. His I time was 54 3-saec. King of Hearts and Ralston did half-a-mile in 53 2-ssec. I Kilboy’s sister, Kilhrennan, and a ; Winkie filly slipped over three fur- [ longs nicely l Stork and Hipo went four furlongs well in 53 2-seec, Hipo doing the betj ter of the pair. I Pan try maid. Kilmar and Palamis were sent three furlongs in 39 4-ssec. Kilmar finished in front of her companions.

Admiral Cedrington was given long, s«, ! id work, finishing at a fast pace. Blue Socks and Carawoek jumped three fences well.

Motley and a couple of others ran down three furlongs. Motley's time was 39 2-Saec.

Waitapu covered the last four furlongs of a gallop in 57secs. Kilbird easily beat Bagdad and Diamond Ring over six furlongs in I min. 23 3-shco. Kilbird’s was a good gallop, and Diamond' Ring, who was last, also went well.

Bonetter and Printemps went seven furlongs in lmin. 38sec.

HORSES AND THEIR RIDERS

SOME OF THE ENGAGEMENTS. Suggestion will he rißden at the Wellington meeting by A. Olliver. C. Brown will have the mount on 1 Scion in the Wainui Handicap. W. S. Bagby will ride Quest in the W.R.C. Handicap and Glaive in the Himutaka Handicap. A. Olliver will be on Fool's Paradise in Wellesley Stakes. H. Wiggins has been engaged to ride Stork in the W.R.C. Handicap. Owing to the serious illness of liis | sister, J. O’Shea will not attend the Wellington meeting. ThU means that another horseman will have to be found for Rouen in the W.R.C. Handicap. Gazeworthy will be ridden in the Shorts by F. McGovern. * M. MdCarten will pilot Alaric in the October Handicap. Hipo will be ridden by H. Wiggins. J. Olsen will take the seat on Bonnie Heather in the’Wainui Handicap. Zouave will be ridden by D. R. Gunn in the W.R.C. Handicap. Miss O’Dille will have the services of J. Olsen in the Wellesley Stakes. Hall Mark’s pilot in the October Handicap will be H. Gilmer. Black Ronald will start in the Rimutaka Handicap, and will be ridden by D. R. Gunn.

LATE SCRATCHINGS CRUCELLE DROPS OUT. Crucelle, who was engaged in the Wainui Handicap, was scratched yesterday. Previously, Balasor, Uleahorg, Chimera, and Kilmer© had been withdrawn. THE BIG HANDICAP STARTERS AND THEIR RIDERS. Probable starters in the Wellington Racing Club Handicap and their riders are:— Surveyor 9.2 (R. S. Baghy). Sunart 8.10 (A. Reed). Rouen 8.9 ( ). Insurrection 8.6 ( ). Mark "Time 8.6 ( ). Enthusiasm 8.5 (M. McCarten). Scotch Mixture 8.4 ( -). Bonetter 8.4 (C. Reed). Merry Day 8.2 (E. S. Garrett}. Admiral Codrington 8.1 (A. Dixon). Vagabond 7.10 (C. Smith). Quest 7.10 (W. S. Bagby). Zouave 7.7 (D. R. Gunn) Kilbird 7.7 (F. McGovern). Arch Salute 7.3 (J. Dombroski). Stork 7.1 (H. Wiggins). Pilliewinkie 7.1 ( ). STATE OF THE TRACK THE GOING MAY BE GOOD. There was practically no rain at Trentham yesterday, and if the weather now holds up the racing track will be p>od to-morrow, though it will not be THE FAVOURITES W.R.C. HANDICAP AND SHORTS. Last evening the favourites for the Wellington Racing Club Handicap were Mark Time, Bonetter, and Kilbird. Rational is a big fancy for the Shorts, but Lady Fingers may start favourite. Thespian also has a following. LATE ARRIVALS SOUTH ISLANDERS DELAYED. Late arrivals at Trentham are Crown Star, Strongholt, Admiral Codrington. Some of the South Island contingent have been delayed, and it should be time enough for early investors to support them when they arrive.

WAIKATO HUNT CLUB

THE ACCEPTANCES. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, October 18. The following are the acceptances for the Waikato Hunt Club's meeting BARDOWIB HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—Poanui 9.3, King Cheops 8.11, Snake 8.10, Smoke 8.8, Ab berfield 8.2, Sans Gene 8.2, Marquil 7.13, Kiarito 7.12 , Irene Bruce 7.7, Penitentiary 7, Potash 7, Fraisetto 7, Multine 7, Last Watch 7, King Merv 7, Waitu 7, Silent Knight 7, Kaikahu 7, Wainui 7, Finlay 7.

FARMERS’ HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—Tinopomo 9, Heisler 8.10, Black Eyed Susan 8.7, Rarangi 8, Daylight 7.10. Rohopoto 7.8, Barometez 7.8, Penitentiary 7.8, Streak 7.8, Highflown 7.8, Wamui 7.8, Kaikahu 7.8, Malay 7.8, Mapui 7.8, Last Watch 7.8, Multifield 7.8, Hylysian 7.8, Erabia—Hawea

gelding 7.8, Arizona Boy 7.8. Comet King 7.8, Desert Glow 7.8, Orbit 7.8, Gay Comot 7.8, F&isette 78, Muri Oroha 7.8, Ohessie 7.8, Miss Comet 7.8, Multine 7.8, Night Comot 7.8, Multifkl 7.8, Ariana 7.8. INSTOW HANDICAP, of 300 joys; six

furlongs—Tama-aroa 8.6, King Quin 8.2, Raceful 8.2, Infante 8.2, Tinohoro 8.2, Te Kara 8.2, Gold Bud 8, Some Fashion 8, Prince Abbey 8, Regent 7.8, Spanner 7.8, Bitholia 7.5, Finelli 7.2, Stammer 7, Pagoda 7, MEMBERS' MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; one mile and a quarter— Matinee 9, Bright Day 8.11, Zircon 8.11, Te Kara 8.11, Tinohoro 8.3, Perfect Day 7.9, Regent 7.8, Soulterina 7, Tinokaha 7, Canowindra 7, Glencairn 7, Arizona Maid 7.

MAIDEN HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; about two miles and a half—Capstan 10.10, Sister Abbey 9.8, Long Rein 9.7, Rafferty 9.7, Kopaka 9.7, Brown Heath 9, Laddie Buck 9, Energetic 9, Irish Errand 9, Merry Dan 9, Big Ben 9. WAIKATO HUNT CUP, of 560 sovs; about throe miles—Luperino 13.7, Paraoa 31.5, Nicomar 11.2, Lark Hall 10.13, Tefoa 10.12, Raymond 10.4, Glentui 10.4, Waikawa 10.3, Makuru 9.11, John Bunny 9.8, Long Rein 9, Turakete 9, Kopaka 9, Rafferty 9. HUNTERS’ HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; one mile and a half— Paraoa 11.6, Athens 11. 11, Halcyon 10.2, Gay Boy 10.2, Akros 10.8, Daddy's Girl 10.8, Arch Op'il 10, Panchito 10, Bright Light 9.9, Salvor 9, Irishman 9, Royal Fame 9, Raupota 9, Flying Nell 9, Uncle Sam 9, Miss Hester 9, Colonel Abbey 9, M iss Rosa 9.

LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; ono mile and a quarter—Daddy’s Girl 12.7, Arch Opal 31.13, Mamuru 11.13, Capstar 11.13, Panchito 11.13, Laddie Buck 11, Freshman 11, Energetic 11, Salvor 11, Royal FVme 11, Raupatu 1L Uncle Sam 11.