SPORTING.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XLIV, Issue 13387, 2 March 1918, Page 2

SPORTING.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. By "Skirmisher." Akaroa County Tuesday. Gore 011 Wednesday. , Nelson. Wednesday and Thursday. Napier Park Friday and SaturdayGay lad (imp.) bv Cellini-Gay some, the property of ill- J.~C. N. Grigg, is pleasing Ilia trainer. In a gallop with Vascular at Riccarton tlx© former proved too goodi for the Vasco gelding. Tlie Solferino —Hebrew Maid filly "owned 1 by Mr C. AV. R-eid lias boon placed under Mr F. D. Jones>' care., All Over, by All lied —Milium, winner of .tlie W'iritoa Hack Race at Wanganui, followed up his success by annexing a double at Dannevirke on Wedlnesday. Volo again disappointed lus supporters on tlie conclu,cling day at Waugauui. . Oratress (Demosthenes —Equitas), although! hardly ready, made a favorable impression in runndng third to Staccato and Missouri in the Juvenile Handicap at Wanganui. , It is said that Baaiey Rigs and Lady Stewart (BezQiiian —Sister Francos) have left Christie's stables at Wingatui, audi -arc at present enjoying a spell at their owner's property at l'apakaio.

Wedge, who defeated Desert Gold in the Futurity Stakes last- week, was piloted by the ex-New Zealand jockey, H. Cairns. Biplane, who was soliidlv supported for the Guineas at Wanganui, couldi not foot it with Estkmd at tho finish. From an even despatch Acre led 1 for the first, two furlongs, then the favorite ran to the front and carried on the running for tlie half distance, where he was two lengths ahead, of the others. Acre moved) up again, followed closely by Estland l , b.ut the latter then headed the Linacre horse and drew up to Biplane when fairly in tlie run to the post. Both Deeley audi O'Shea were riding vigorously. Kstland, however, drew, to the front, and finally won by two lengths. Tho winner received a great reception on returning lo the scale, even from tho supporters, of Biplane. Tho fact that Ml- Lowry'a colt was opposed by two Australian-bred colts made the win all the more popular.

It is evident that Mason ha* not got Biplane at his best yet, due no doll lit to his having to ease the Comedy King solt after his mishap at Flenungton. Mar A. J. Gibbs, the Gore Club's handicapper, seems to have taken liberties with both Thaddeus and Miehaela. In the Cup Tliaddeus lias been allotted 8.2, while Miehaela. has 7.10 against her name in the Summer' Handicap. Missouri claims an engagement in tfto Maiiden Plate at Akaroa, and if reserved for' this event, judging by liei performance at Wanganui, she will keep the others busy. Five is the main lor the Welter Hack, and) the winner should come from Harlequin or Luff. Ten remain in tho Peninsula Cup, hut some have other engagements. Warda titer heads the list with 9.1, Disdainful; from the same stable, has 7.10, while Comely 8.5, and Subterfuge 7.3 also command respect. Majestikoif and Achilledes both read well in 1 the Ivin-

loch Welter. Rosevear and Carol Singer are both well treated in the Xa.nnvcra Handicap, but if she does not start in tho Cup Suterfuge anight salute the judge. Battle Eve is evidently canning back to form, and, if lie does- not line up for the Cup, with D/oimata may fight out the finish for the Flying Handicap. Hary Hickey lvas put Hurakia, winner of the 1915 N.Z. Grand National Hurdles into work again alter a. spell of 18 months. Tho Rokeby-Teacup mare Robur got galloped on in tho Petre Hack Handicap at AVanganui, and could not be produced on the second dlay. Hymestra and the Melbourne Cup winner, Sasanof, were both sore alter racing at AVanganui on Thursday. It is understood that the Morven Racing Club has been advised that the Hon. G. W. Russell. Minister of Internal Affairs, declines to grant a permit to hold a race meeting this year. Art, winner of the New Zealand National Hurdles last season, who has spelling, wall be taken in hand again in a few days by R. Longley, with a view of the winter meetings. Desert Gold claims engagements in the following events at Flemington, Victoria, which opens to-day:—Essendon Stakes C. M. Lloyd Stakes (I mile), and the King's Plate (2 miles). R. M'Seveney, the well-known lticcarton jockey, and T. Metcalfe, the English light-weight, who wa.s attached to the Highden stable, have both hoen discharged from the CI Camp. For giving unsatisfactory, evidence at an inquiry into some interference in

the Atkinson Memorial Stakes at Hn•wcra, X. M'Doimell, an apprentice, wits {riven a month's rest. The Waiinmtc unco-ting lias Ion;! been recognised' as one of the most popular one-day gatherings of the year, and from the excellent entries received 'for the fixture to he held! on the 14th instant another bumper is assured. An entry of 13 lias l>een received for the Cup, 15 for the Studliolme Stakes. ] ] each for the President's Handicap and Stewards' Welter, and,ls for the Waita.njii Hack. The two 'trots have also drawn good' nominations. Acceptances . are due on Monday first for nil events. Estland's time of lmiit 41 2-s>>ec for the Wanganni Guineas constitutes a record for the event. Mrs M. A. Perry's scarlet-aud-whito-stripes were carried l by Form Up in the Flying Handicap at Wan<r.tttni for the first time. F. Christmas has a ttvo.vear-okl tester to Fiery Cross' tinder bis care at Riccarton. The Australian Clip, run over, two miles and a quarter, will lie decided aiv Flemington on Tuesday.

TIMARU TROTTING MEETING. Peb Pbess Association 1 Tima.ru, Match 1. The following are the acceptances for the Timaru Trot-ting Club's meeting on ! the 7th instant:— Trial .Hand-; cap, of SX) sovs ; I .J mile.— Bolliannie scr., Azile 4sec. Jack Anvtlt, Dillon J>irect o. Galindb Belle, Hungebah, liewanui. Malice, lluon Bells, Necessity, Beewoodi, Lunsdalo, Gold'en Peter, Cole Nnt .10, Ta.stsy Dillon, Radiance, Melisande 12. Sen-down Handicap, of 110 sovs; 1.1 in-ilc.—The Sprinter scr., Salcombe 4xee* Lady Wilkins 4, Maude. Wilkes 6, Sally Brass, Armature 8, Jack Arralt. Wiliowvere, Ohapi, Dainty Dillon, Ga.lindn Belle, Favonius, . Ap;asenia 9, Sweet C'ole, Rdinu, Stormy Way, Serenity 10. Wa.-ltdyke Handicap, of 130 •wsi; .1. J mile.—Prince Poole, Harold Devon 2t>ec. The Limit, Glad-eye, llotlKinndc, Rcarguardl 3, Queen ' Chimes, Sympathy, George M., juti. 4, Bank Note. Cant ilie, liundonLr, Ramitiari, Zele j. Waimato Handicap, of !)0 isov.s; 1! mile.—The Sprinter scr., Gemma ssec, Obapi S, Paiardi, Hosta.ge 10, Colonel Havelock, Te Kooti 12, JJeiw-injr 1(5. Gtmpowd'er 18, Succory, Doodoral, Galindo Brook, Rankin, Ben Bell 20. Tinvam Hnndieap, of 2-50 " .Mnv: 2 miles.—Dunspey 3see, Trix Pointer 3, Dillon Maid, Quincey Belle 4, Rerke's Drilt. Joan of Arc, Aetishla Machree. Pax, Bridge-wood, Pitaroa 6, Irvar 7, Harold Devon., Viice-Admiral, Bivadalbane, Amiid Dillon. 8. Temuka, Handicap, of 120 sovs:- 2 Tniles.—Rott Ami ssec, Louie Drift (i, Billy Parole S, Mayfield, Patard: 12, Osier 14, Kino- "Pirate, Te Kooti 1(5, i Happy Jack, Sunrise 17, Lovebird; 18, Marietta, l?oyal-R.othiseli.ild, Hiroki It). Fa.irlie llandieap, of 130 sovtf; 2 tnile.s.—Joyful Isoc. Hannah M. 2, Hrin's Qu.ren 3, Chaos 4, Sympathy, Our Chum, Xancy Si-au'r 5. Wild Cherry (5. Ramitiari, Ma.mmoti. Scenery 7. Farewell! Handicap, of 130 sovs; 1 mile.—Lord 1 Dillon rci-., Fornloigli, Flvetto. Silver Quick, Submarine," Winston M., Pax, Hedvio 2sec, Bridgowood, Joan of Arc, (torke's Drift, Breadalbatie, Aeushla. Machree 3, Sir Elmo 4, Loo Bell, Rearguard, George M. .inn., Promise. Acmes Chief Gladeye Auriferous, The Linnet ■S.