SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16293, 28 January 1915, Page 7

SPORTING.

I'OiUHTUY PARK TROTTING CLUJS. SUMMER MEETING. FIRST DAY. The Forbury i'urk Trotting Club opened its meeting ill line weather, although there was a slight breezy blowing in Uie afternoon. Tho attendance was very large considering it, was an ordinary null-Holiday, but visitors hoin all parts of the Soutn island were out in .strong force. As a result of heavy rain over night tho track was a bit; rougn, and the sulkjs were inclined to bump. /in apphcat.on of the roller, however, improved the going, and towards tho end the track really required watering, as the dust was inclined to rise.'' The watering cart, iiowever, did not out in an appearance. The card for the day provided some really interesting racing, but in one or two races mishaps completely settled the chances of several liorsce on the tra<J{. Allan Doone looked a winner in the First Amateur .Handicap, but a good sort in Rummy cut hun down and won. Allen Doono put in couplo of mixes half a mile from homo, and was beaten out of a placo at the linish by Spylaw Maid and Macwood. Octave was unruly ut tho start, and breaking into a gallop in the first furlong, appeared to interfere with one or two horses. The Bi'onzcwing was always showing tho way in the Stewards' Handicap, and was closely attended by Jioiclo arid Imperial Perfection. A good race between tho placed lot and Nutwood Jun., who finished fourth. The bronzewmg stayed the best and won nicely at the linish. The bulk of tlie money camo lor Little Kauri and George M. Junior in tlie Kensington Handicap. Georgo M. Junior hung on the mark and had to conccdo over half a furlong to tho leaders in the first quarter. Belette showed paco in the early part, but tired. Little Kauri, well handled by i'\ E. Jones, just beat the scratch horse Yarraville at the linish, but apparently had a little in hand. Black Yet was always threatening danger, and finally finished a good third. Georgo M. Junior, after getting up to and staying with the leaders for a considerable part of the journey, tired over a quarter of a mile from home, and dropped away. He was clearly the unlucky horso in the race. An unfortunate accident happened shortly after the start of tho Dunedin Cup, which completely settled tho chances of Sherwood, a wheel of whose sulky was smashed, and Beriously interfered with Adonis and St. Swithin. St. Kevin led well into the straight on the home run, but tired and stopped badly, and a fine finish saw Persuader just beat Wallace Wood. Irandocia ran a fair third, and St. Kevin was fourth. Crown Prince was well up at one stage of tho proceedings, and Calm showed a good deal of paco in patches. A series of mishaps occurred in connection with the Trial Handicap. Chelston broko shortly after tho start, and interfered with Scenery. lilrosa came down when beginning the third furlong and stopped Papeete, and the mishap between this pair blocked Tarah, who was pulled up. The track was a bit dusty at this time, and it was not easy to distinguish tho horses, but the originating source of the trouble appeared to bo hobbles. Imperial Perfection, a promising colt by Prince Imperial, made amends for his defeat earlier m the day by winning the Trial in good style. A mishap in the early part of the race did not permit some of the others to show their true form. Rostrebor, kept well together by A. Pringlo, won the Otago Handicap in good style, tho placed lot being the only ones to go fairly level. St, Swithin and Bonista both hung on the mark in the King George Handicap, and Cameos at onca struck a smart gait. The failure of this panto move off blocked some of those behind, and Ravenschild, to keep 'clear of trouble, had to make a wide detour, turning out of the straight. The start practically decided the race, as, although the others got to Cameos, the break she obtained at the outset enabled her to win well at the finish. A bad light was caused- by the glare of the sun while the last race was being run. It was ono of the best mile races ever seen on the track, and going down the back eight or nine horses were bunched in tho lead. Dot Bobbins, running a bit wide, was momentarily in the lead as they turned for home, but in a good finish, Truth just pipped Gamechild on the post, Dot Robbins was close up, third, and then catpo The Kings General, Kinetic, and Bonny Jenny. The totalisator investments amounted to £19,074, as compared with £18,253 on tho corresponding day last year. Appended are the results: — FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP (Saddle), Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and third ssovs. One mile and a-half. 6—Mr D W. Thomson's b g Rummy, by General Pet—Kentucky mare, 6vrs, Bsec (Owner) 1 2—Mr' T. E. Wilkins's b m Spylaw Maid, Bsec, aged (Owner) 2 10—Mr A. D. Hudson's b g Parkfield, syrs, 12sec (Owner) ••• 3 Also started: 9 Quickeye scratch (F. Bebbington), 1 Allen Doone _l3sec (J. O'Brien), 12 Blackball Bseo (A. Hill), 4 Macwood 9seo (G. Patterson), 16 Trugela lOseo (W. T. Lowe), 8 'Wallacena llsec (J. Moore), 13 Zaracla llseo (J. Atkins), 18 Maungatui 12soe' (Ji Cameron), 15 James Maddison 12sec (M. H. Dawson), 11 Peter Duncan 12seo (J. Challis), 6 Mendip 12sec (W. Melvin), 34 Gold Tip 13sec (J. Dynes), 5 Degree I3sec (T. Walker), 5 Young Quincey 13sec (R. R. Pollock), 17 Baron ■ Adelaide 13scc (G. Winter), 17 Octave 13sec (G. Lilburn). Alien Doone wis in charge passing the stand, after Octavo had broken up and galloped a furlong. With a lap to go, Allen Doono was still out in front, whilst Rummy had made up a lot of ground, and moved into second place, Spylaw Maid 12 lengths away third. Allen Doone broke up badly going down back stretch, and left Rummy well out in front. In tho run home | Rummy kept clear, and, although he mixed, he won from .Spylaw Maid by a dozen lengths; and Allen Doone was beaten by Parkfield for third place, the former having put in another break in the straight. Tlio others were well out of it. Time, smin 44- 4-ssec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP (Harness), Of 130sovs; second 19i<?ovs and thirds Sjsovs. One mile and a-half.

3—Mr W. Crossan's ch m The Bronzewing. by Four Chimes—The Pigeon, 4yrs, 13see (J. M'Kewen, jun.) 1 I—Mr1 —Mr S. George's g g Icicle, syrs, 9Sec (J. Brankin) 2 2—Mr J. Geddes's blk c Imperial Perfection, 3yrs, llsec (J. Milne) .. 3 Also started: 9 Annie K. scratch (J. Jamieson). 8 Waitchie 3eec (J. Henderson), 10 Black Link ssec (J. M'Kewen), 11 Dora M'Kinney 6sac (R. F. Franks), 5 Beubell lOsec (11. C. Mountney), 4 La Paloma lOscc (W. Jones), 6 Nutwood Junior llsec (J. Le Breton). Waitchie, Annio K.,' and Dora M Kinney got away badly, and Beubell and The Bronzewing ran to the front, passing the stand closely attended by Icicle. Tho order was unchanged over the first lap, and going down the running the second time Tho Bronzewing was still in front, closely followed by Beubell, the latter mixing and losing a bit of ground. With a lap to go, Icicle, Imperial Perfection, and The Bronzewing were running in line. Entering tho bade stretch The Bronzewing drew out from Icicle, who drew away slightly from Imperial Perfection. Running past the mile post these three were : n front of Nutwood Junior. Icielo was in trouble at the homo turn, and Tho Bronzewing, going on, won by a length and a-half, Imperial Perfection six lengths away third. Nutwood Junior was fourth, a dozen lengths away, Cholston fifth and Beubell next. Time, 3min 41 4-sscc. KENSINGTON HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 160sovs; second 24-ovs and third Bsovs. Two miles. I—Mr1 —Mr M. Kennington's b g Little Kauri, bv Proudchild —Ngaio. 4yrs. sscc (F. E. Jones) 1 4—Mr J. C. Muir's ch g Yarraville, Syrs, scratch (S. Muir) 2 B—Mr W. Caffell's blk g Black Yet, syrs, 4sec (Owner) 3 Also started: 10 Black Satin scratch (R. Logan), 11 Gee Whiz leec (11. Reay), 5 Carretta 2scc (T. Bryant) 3 Beach Boy 2seo (A. Butterfield), 6 Wood King 4sec (A. M'Lellan), 7 Belctto 4sec (A. Pringle), 2 George M. Junior ssec (W. Jones), 9 S.M. ssec (J. M'Lennan), 12 Tom Sayers 6sto (E. M'Cann). S.M. led past the stand from Wood King, George M. Junior and Black Satin beginning badly, lielette was in charge at the end of a lap, and going out of the straight was leading Black Yet, Beach Boy, and Little Kauri. The field was running in close order as they entered the rack stretch, were Yarravillo ran into second place, and George M. Junior dropped back a bit. Belette dropped out, and with a lap to go Littlo Kauri was leading Wood King and Yarraville, and George M. Junior stopped to nothing. Littlo Kauri landed in the straight with Yarraville close on his quarters, and in the run home the former held his own, and beat Yarravillo by three parts of a length, Black Yet six lengths away third. George M. Junior, 12 lengths away, was fourth, just in front of Carretta, S.M., and Belette. Time, 4min 46 l-sseo.

DUNK DIN CUP HANDICAP. (Harness.) I Of 650.50v.5-, wound :;7i,.snvs, and third 32jm»vs. Two miles. 6--Messrs Jlcrrirk iirni' 1) g Persuader, by General Lincoln- ■■Moonshine, I'ged, 4sc<; (N. ].. Price) 1 1 -Mi' Mii".! U. Geddes and M. Edwards's b h Will lace Wood, 6yrs, ls.-c (M. Edwards) 2 8 -Messrs Hall and ttimpson's I) g Frandocia, aged, lse C (A lliit.terlield) ... 3 Also stnrled: 3 Adonis wt (I I ', Holmes), 4 Calm lsec lIX Janus), 10 Crown Prino© 2scc (J. M'Lcunan), 9 .St, Swithin 2sec (D. Warren), 2 St. Kevin 3sec (J. Brankin), 5 Tommy C. 4sec (Owner), 7 Sherwood 4sec (A. Bright). . The field got well away, and St. Kevin showed out and went away from Persuader as they ran past the stand. Going down tho hack, rit. Kevin was out in front of Crown Prince and Persuader. Going out of tho straight tho second time St. Kevin was showing the way to ('rown Prince, who was right on his wheel, Persuader right up, next, Wallace Wood next, and Calm improving his position. Tommy (J., St. Swithin, and Adonis being well out of it. Once in the back stretch Wallace Wood moved up and Crown Prince dropped back. With a lap to ,go St. Kevin had Wallace Wood on his wheel, tho pair lying a couple of lengths from Persuader and Frandocia, this quartet being well out from the others going down tho back. St. Kevin landed in the straight just clear of Wallace Wood, but once in a line for home Persuader came on. and in a good finish beat Wallace Wood by half a length, Frandocin five lengths away, third, vSt.. Kevin three lengths away, fourth, and Tommy C fifth. Time, 4rnin 40 3-ssec.

TRIAL HANDICAP. (Harness.) Of llOsovs; second 16£sovs, third sisovs. One mi!o and a-half.

2 —Mr J. Gctides's blk c Imperial Perfection, by Prince Imperial—Perfection, 3yre, 3sec (J. Milne) 1 I—Mr T. George's g g Icicle, 6yns, lsec (J. Brankin) 2 14—Mr J. Atkins's b g Loohend, aged, 6sec (Owner) 3 Also started: 9 Wairongoa sor (R. M. Franks), 15 Chelston scr (A. Hendrickson), 10 Kiwi 2sco (A. Pringle), 18 Volcano 2&cc (R. Logan), 5 Elrosa 3seo (A. Fleming), 7 M'Connachie 3sec (J. Crawford), 8 Tarah 3sec (D. Warren), 12 Lady Mac 4sec (J. Duffy), 11 Scenery 4sec (J. Ross), 2 Will o' the Wisp 4sec (R. Allan), 13 Kaweka 6scc (A. Bills), 16 Gold Patch 6sec (A. W. Brown), 4 Papeete 6sec (W. Jones), 17 Passwood 6sec (W. J. Hall), 6 Maid *of Darriagall 6sec (J. Mi'Lennan). A series of mishaps took place in this race. At the start Chelston fell and brought down Scenery. I/Ochend took charge at the start and led until tho commencement of the final lap, where Imperial Perfection took charge. Going down the back Papeete fell. Elrosa also' fell, and Tarah was interfered with. Imperird Perfection drew out going along tho back, and Icicle moved into second place. In tho run home Imperial Perfection won nicely by nearly four lengths from Icicle, Lochend 10 lengths away, "third. Kiwi was fourth, and Will o' the Wisp next. Time, 3min 41 3-ssec. OTAGO HANDICAP. (Saddle.) Of 160sovs; second 24sovs, and third Bsovs. Two miles. I—Mr M. O'Brien's br g Rostrebor, by Satinwood, aged, ssoc (A. Pringle) 1 9—Mr J. Sutherland's blk g Bow Bell, aged, 3sec (T. Annett) 2 6—Mr S. Ottrey's b g Heriot, aged, 9sec (G. S. Wallace) 3 Also started: 10 To Kuiti lsec (F. G. Fox), 4 Tika 2sec (J. Crawford), 11 Prince Gift 4sec (W. Jones), 7 Harvest Home 4seo (R. J. Horn), 5 Tooy Robbins ssec (C. W. Willetts), 2 Tin Barn ssec (J. M'Kewen, jun.), 3 Rothbury 6sec (0. Fleming), 8 Ivory Bells 7sec (R. Logan). Heriot led over the first lap, but with a lap to go was fast overhauled by Rostrebor, Bow Bells running third, and Rothbury next. Rostrebor took charge going down the back, and, going on, finally won by five lengths from Bow Bells, who beat the easing-up Heriot by a dozen lengths. Then came Rothbury and Ivory Bells. Time, 4min 55sec.

KING GEORGE HANDICAP (Harness), Of 220sovs; second 33sovs and third llsovs,

One mile and a-quarter. 3—Mr E. L. Barnes's ch m Camoos, by Galindo —Thelma, syrs, 4sec (R. Reay) 1 6—Mr W. B. Mashaen's blk h Ripon Child, aged, 3sec (J. Bryce) 2 4—Messrs Geddes and Edwards's b h Wallace Wood, 6yrs, 3sec (M. Edwards) 3 Also started: 5 Bell Metal lsec (A. G. Wilson), 1 Ravensehild 2sec (N. L. Price), 7 Frandooia 3sec (A. Butterfield), 8 St. Swithin 4sec (D. Warren). St. Swithin and Bonista both hung on the mark, and Cameos, beginning smartly, got out with a good lead from Ripon Child, while Ravensehild swung wide. Going down the back Cameos -was eight lengths in front of Ripon Child, who was a couple of lengths in front of Wallace Wood, Ravensehild a similar distance away, fourth. With a lap to go Cameos was running four lengths in front of Ripon Child, and Ravensehild moved up a little. Entering the back stretch Cameos was throe lengths in front of Ripon Child and Wallace Wood, then came Ravensehild and Franaooia. Cameos landed in the straight a couple of lengths in front of Ripon Child, and, in the run home, won with something in hand by a few lengths from Ripon Child, who beat Wallace Wood by a couple of lengths. Then came Frandocia and Ravensehild. Time, 2min 52 2-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 160sovs; second 24sovs and third Bsovs. One mile. 6—Mr W. Crossari's b g Truth, by Honesty, 4sec (F. E. Jones) ... ... 1 I—Mr D. W. Thomson's g m Gamechild, aged, 4sec (G. Gerrard) 2 3—Mr T. Bryant's o m Dot Robbins, 4yrs, 3sec (Owner) 3 Also started: 14 Andy Regan scr (C. Isaacson), 2 Kinetio lseo (E. M'Dermofct), 15 Salcombe lsec (A. Bright), 9 Queen Tracey lseo (W. Jones), 5 Bonny Jenny lsec (A. Butterfield), 13 Bequest lsec (A. SI Chapman), 8 F. E. Bells 2see (J. M'Lennan), 12 Hecfcorata 3sec (A. M'Lennan), 4 Lincoln Jun. 3sec (A. M'Cann), 7 Stanley's Child 3sec (R. Logan), 16 Captain Tracey 4seo (R. Ruthven), 10 The King's General 4sec (J. Crawford), 11 Collena 4sec (J. M'Kewen, jun.). King's General began well, and in the first furlong was leading Gamechild by a dozen lengths. Turning out of the straight King's General was four lengths in front of Lincoln Jun., Truth and Gamechild close up; then came Kinetic. Lincoln Jun. showed out as they entered the back stretch, and led a bunched field to the turn. At the turn for home Gamechild was a neck in front of L : ncohi Jun., but halfway down the running Truth challenged the leader, and, in a good race to the post, won by a head. Dot Robbins, four lengths away, third. Then came the King's General, Kinetio, and Bonny Jenny in that order. Time, 2min 18 4-ssec. The following handicaps have been declared for Saturday's races:— SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP (Harness), Of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. sec sec Hono Ariki — Lady Mac ... 6 Lockend — Honest Mas ... 6 Nutwood Jun. 1 Larkum 6 Stanley's Stella C 6 Discovery ... 1 Pax .... 6 Jimmy Campbell 2 Papeete ... ... 6 *VVill-o'-the-Wisp 4 Gold Patch ... 6 Miss Hazel • 4 George Noro 5 M'Kinney ... 6 Dum Spey ... 5 Maid of Princess Lily 5 Darragilo ... 6 Euretta 5 Mollio Silversmith ... 5 M'Kinney ... 6 Sir Elmo ... 5 Elveno 6 Losse 5 Ae Kaore ... 6 Scenery 5 Hiwiroa 6 M'Conjiachie 6 Miss Financier 6 Madcap Madge 6 Kaweka 6 Sinoda 6 James Madison 7 Brightchild ... 6 Starry Night ... 8 SUMMER HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 140<x>vs. One mile and a-half. The Bronzewing — Elrosa 11 Royal Moor ••• 2 Atvvood 11 Favonius 2 The Broncho ... 12 Harvest Homo 4 Irwin 12 Tottv Wood ... 6 Missouri 12 Black Link ... 7 Scenery 13 Dora M'Kinney 7 Miss Peggy ... 13 Masterpiece ••• 7 Outre 13 Chelston V Miss Clarendon 13 Wairongoa ... 8 Aero 13 Beubell 9 Passvvood ... 13 Eunice 10 Lyndhurst ... 13 La Paloma ... 11 Searchfield ... 13 Kiwi 11 Salix 13 Stanley's Pet ... 11 Silver Patch ... 13

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 2Oosovs. Two miles. Denver Hi ion ... — Collena 22 (.'lingsehild ... 10 "Black Satin ... 22 Yarravillu ... 11 (Joe Whiz ... 23 Litlle Kauri ... 14 'Beach Boy ... 24 Black Yet ... 16 Caretta 24 Kinetic 16 Lady Tempest 24 Stanley's Child 17 Law Chimes ... 24 The King's Wood King ... 24 General ... 18 Bnlotte 24 0.1.C 18 S.M 24 Gladsomo 19 Scotch Mist ... 24 FORBURY HANDICAP (Harness), Of 450sovs. Two miles. Denver Huoii ... ■— Littlo Tib ••• 8 Dillon 801 l ... 4 Crown Prince 9 Eccentric 4 Lord Heathcoite 9 Wallace Wood 6 St. Kevin ... 9 Mandereno ... 6 St. Swithin ... 9 Persuader ... 7 Tommy C. ... 10 Frondocia ... 7 Master Raymond 10 Adonis 7 'Sherwood 10 Glendalough ... 7 Littlo Kauri ... 10 Calm 8 MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 130sovs. One mile and a^half. Bow Bell — I'uri Bell 16 Spylaw Maid ... 8 Lady Robin 17 Rosie M'Kinney 11 Zaniola 17 Almont Junr. ... 11 Wallacena 17 Victor Chief ... 12 James Madieon... 17 Rio Grande ... 12 Lavinia 17 Blackball ... .. 13 Gold Albert 17 Paikfield ... ... 14 Maungatui 18 Allen Doone ... 15 Bendigo 18 Macwnod 16 Harold Wilkes ... 18 Imperial Victor 16 Baron Adelaide 18 Trugela 16 Degree 18 Lady Creole ... 16 Starry Night ... 18 Woodwork 16 Gold Tip 18 ROYAL HANDICAP , (Harness), Of 250bovb. One mile and a-quarter. Eccentric — Cameos 3 King Cole ... 1 Glendalough ... 4 Dillon Bell ... 2 Wallace Wood 4 Bell Metal ... 3 Ravenschild ... 4 Mandereno ... 3 Little Tib 4 Adonis 3 Ronista 5 Ripon Child ... 3 St. Swithin ... 5 CRESCENT HANDICAP (Harness), Of 160sovs. Two miles. Olive L — Rummy 12 Roetrcbor ... 5 Commander Bell 13 Mystic 7 Prince Gift .. 13 Annie K. ... 8 Capitalist ... 14 Lord Roanchild 8 Rothbury ... 15 Massey 9 G rat tan Abbey 16 To Kuiti 10 Quickeye 16 Topnote 11 Pitch Dark ... 17 Tiiaa 11 Spylaw Maid ... 17 AU REVOIR HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 170sovs. One mile. Bell Metal ... — Andy Regan ... 5 Cameos — Queen Tracey ... 5 Glendalough ... — Bonny Jenny ... 5 Tuatara 2 Bequest 5 Clingschild ... 2 Yarraville 5 Dalwhinnio ... 4 Salcombe ... 6 Mountain Rose 4 Sparkling Kola 6 Kinetic 4 F. E. Bells ... 6 Gamoehild ... 4 Lincoln Junr. ... 6 Dot Robbins ... 4 Kirwee 6 Wilkie 5 Acceptances will close at 9 o'clock this evening.

A.J.C RACES. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, January 26. (Received Jan. 26, at 8.20 p.m.) Tho Anniversary Handicap, one mile and a-half, was run at liandwicli to-day, with the following result Cisco 1, Limelight 2. There were 14 starters. After a game Cisco won by half a length. Time, 2mm 35isec. NOTES BY SENTINEL. It is understood that C. Emerson intends lodging an appeal against his suspension by tne Wellington Racing Club. Flying Start, Wisebird, Boldstroke, and Court Martial will represent Sir George Clifford at Egmont. Sea Pink was caught in the tapes when he failed to leave the mark on the second day at Trentham. The stewards held an inquiry as to why he was left at the post. iiutala's injuries at Trentham will, probably prevent him from racing again this season. Emperador and Bimeter will represent tl.e stable at Egmont-. A Canterbury owner who is in favour of cast-iron treatment of winners in light harness racing, which means that a horse should not be let out slower than its winning mark, is one of the first to complain that his Dan Patch should have an elastic stitch put in his handicap. Tho Canterbury Trainers' Association, is requesting the local authorities to improve the state of the roads. One of these days there will be a New Zealand Trainers and Owners' Association, and clubs using tracks with their roughness hidden by long grass will, have to pay more atention to galloping ground than they do at present. Nowadays a track is "in excellent order" if it carries a .good growth' of green grass of liberal length, even though it may carry as many holes as a kitchen colander and as many humps as a regiment of camels.

JOCKEY BADLY INJURED. (Peb United Press Association.) ' GISBORNE, January 26. News was received in Gisborne to-night that F. C. Porter, a well-known jockey, was seriously injured when riding Lady Oldwin in the Maiden Hack Scurry at the Wairoa races to-day. Porter was a wellknown Gisborne trainer, but went back to the pigskin last November. Ho has showed up prominently this season, riding several winners for the South Island. No hop© is entertained for his recovery, though a Gisborne doctor has been sent for for consultation. No details have been received here as to how the accident occurred. SWIMMING. NEW RECORD CLAIMED. (Peb Ukited Pbess Association.) AUCKLAND, January 27. At the Auckland Swimming Centre's carnival Miss D. Farquhar swam 100 yards in 83 4-ssec, which is claimed to be a New Zealand record. OTAGO UMPIRES' ASSOCIATION. The following umpires have been appointed for the cricket matches on Saturdny: —Colts v. Opoho, North Ground, Messrs Hamel and Stevens; Carisbrook A v. Carisbrook B, Messrs Foster and Foreman ; Dunedin v. Grange, Caledonian, Messrs Wilson and Sutherland; St. Kilda v. Albion. Culling Park, Messrs Edwards and Fletcher.