SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19156, 26 April 1924, Page 10

SPORTING.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING HANDICAPS. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, April 21. The fallowing are the For bury Park Trotting Club handicaps: BAYFIELD HANDICAP (In harness), of 201)30'a. Ono mile live furlongs. Kentucky Moor, Money, Spider, Peter M'Donald, Zinzibar, Napland, Thistlewood, Sheila Wilkes, Gold Digger, Waitapu, Bon LogaJi, Theda, Swiftlunc, Avalanche, Bonny Spec, Eileen Wood, Lady Evelyn, Anette, Judge Hancock limit, Master Peter, Blue Thorpe 12yds, Young Tom 21yds, Queen Ida 18yds, Duke Bingen, Don Massey 72yds, Woodlass Fox Trot 108yds, Le Todd 15tiyds. DOMAIN HANDICAP (In harness), of 225sovs. Two miles. Black Raven, Ocean Spray, Hustler, Talero, Hylas, Jolly Chimes, Bon Lou, Pessimist, Our Nurse, Schoolmate, Cardinal and Blue, Don Wallace, Irish Imp, Dalmeny limit, Golden Nut, Peter the Punter, Kate Thorpe, L-indetta, Pearl Coronuda l‘2yds, Meddler 24yds, Queen's Own, Firelight, Harewood, Lucky Dillon, Mcnember, Malice, Harris, First Toll 36yda, Stunt Artist, Quiver, Cottage Girl 60yds/ Jim Logan lUSyde, Lsnamhor 132yds. INNOVATION HANDICAP, Of 22550v8. Two miles. Tiaki, Marvin 8011, Bonette, Ladychffc, Ardwood, Major Homo, Bobby Vanclovo limit, Master Robbins, Fox Trot 24yds, Randolf 36yds, Wonder Why, Marvin Drift, Merry Bingen, Lady Elwood 81yds, Sunny Jim, Bon Sonty 141yds. PRINCE OP WALES HANDICAP (in Harness), ,of 750sovs. Two miles. Brutus limit, Moneymaker, Locanda Mac, Ahuriri 12yds, Waitaki Girl, Locanda Dillon, Loganwood, Deicvan Quest 24yds, Albert Cling, lx)gan Chief 48yds, Realm, 'Snowshoe, Great Hope 60yds, Man-o'-war 84}ds. BEACH HANDICAU (In harness), of 225sovs. Alton Water, May Logan, Rebel, Ca.ndabdl, Forbury, Acacia, Gold Cup, Betty's Boy, Kookaburra, Ivy Viking, Bell Direct, ClsdwoU, Moonlit, Generator, Kelpie, Cocoa, Talent Bronwooa, Rollicking Bells, Hnunui limit, Hacro Ra, Mammon, Alpha Bingen, Gold Chimes, Johnny Cake, Cliffeion Chimes 24yds, Petcrvillc, Nagol Pointer, St. Thomas 36yds, Galla Pointer, Bonanza, Etheldonna, Dalmeny 48yds, Kiribingi, Fancy Pointer, Darkstream 60yds, Irish Imp, Meddler 96vds. ST. CLAIR HANDICAP (In harness), of 325«0v5. Two' miles. Lottie Direct limit, Blucwood, Wonder Why, Marvin Drift, Darkest, Merry Bingen 12yds, Our Lady, Sunny Jim, Bundaberg. Marion Stylos, Bon Sority 72yds, Clonmel, Nighbom 84yds, Peter M'Kinney 96yds, Fust Faehion 132yda, Peter Dean 144yds. RENOWN HANDICAP (In harness), of 275sovs. Kanuknot, Transport, Quiver, Malice, Oboe, M. Wilkes, Cottage Girl. Woo Daphne, Mountain Chimes, Dark Rosinc limit, St. Miliicl, Indian Child, Trenand 12yds, I’ontalena, Royal Chance, Riot, Kilmarnock, Away 21yds, Ivy Audubon, First Fashion, Huon Grattan 36yds, Oaknut, Diamond Child 48yds, Florrio Bingen, Lenamhor, Audacious 60yds, Fashion Queen 72yds. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 225bovs. One mile, Littlefield, First Toll, Moor Chimes, Dusky Dillon limit, Diamond Child, Norma. Drlon, Mather Machine, Downcast, Prospect 12yds, Coldwater, Ponrlio Chimes, Friendship, Fashion Queen, Rex Coronado, Lady Embrace 21yds, John Pointer 36yds, Nellie Seott 48yds, Ben Ohau, Adair 60yds. WESTLAND RACES. (Per United Press Association.) HOKITIKA, April 24. The Westland Racing Club's autumn meeting was held to-day in perfect weather after being postponed from the previous day owing to rain and floods. The course was in capital order, but the attendance suffered considerably as a result of the railway strike being limited to motor capacity from outside centres. The totolisator handled £5821, as against £3613 last year. TRIAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Hiero, 8.3, 1; Sartist, 8.6, 2; All Ready, 8.4, 3. Also started; Tantalus 7.0. Won by a head, with half a 'ength between second and third. Time, Imin 2isec. EASTER HURDLES. One mile and ahalf. —Oashman, 9.0, 1; Paul Pry, 9.6, 3; Bestir, 10.10, 3. Also started: Strayshot 10.12, Lord Nagar 9.3, Camel Amble 9.0, Phil May 9.0. Strayshot, when leading crashed into the hurdle and broke his neck. The rider (F. Caun) wnfl thrown and rendered unconscious, but he eoon recovered. Cashman won by half a length, with Bestir a length awuv. Time, 2min 56sec. EXPRESS SADDLE TROT. Ono mile.— Trixie Lee, scr, 1; Master Softon, 12yds, 2; Miss Chancellor, scr, 3. Also started: Clarice Wood scr, Bed Comet scr, Prince Mac 80yds, Dillon May 72vds, Tre.zza 84yds. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. One mile and a-quartcr.—First Aid, 8.5, 1; Wharfedale, 9.2, 2; Warlike, 9.1, 3. Also started: Missland 7.8. Won by a lenght, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2tnin 17 3-ssoc. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-half. —Kr\ocklyn,t 8.4 i. 1; Kitini, 9.13, 2; Brown Lady, 7.8, 3. Also started: Samarang 9.7, Hiero 8.11. Won easily by two lengths. Time, Imin 13 2-seec. DOMINION HARNESS TROT. One mile and a-half.—Lady Peterson, scr, 1; Prince Mac, 72yds, 2; Aihos, 169yds, 3. Also started: Red Comet scr, Marion Junior scr, Miss Chancellor scr, Master Sefton 12yd», Dillon May 84yds, Trezza- 84yds, Mnry HUI IGSyds. Won very easily. Time, Bmm 45 i-ssec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Tip Up, 5.5, 1; Rapid Rose, 8.13, 2: Elixir, 8.9, 3. Also started: All Ready 8.12, North Inch 8.7, Tiracra 8.0, Missland 8.4, Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 36 4-Gsec. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a-half.—Balefire, 7.12, 1; Prosperity, 7.11, 2; Bonnie Mac, 8.7, 3. Also started: rsestir 8.7, Lord Ashleu B.IU. Won by a bare no.so, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 29 2-ssec. During the afternoon the majority of the horseowners signed a petition to the Reefton Jockey Club asking that that club’s meeting be held at Greymouth owing to the inability to carry horses to Heefton owing to tlie railway strike. MARLBOROUGH HANDICAPS. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, April 24. The following are the handicaps for the Marlborough Racing Club's meeting: Waterlea Cup Handicap, of 250sovs. On® mile and a-quarter and 150yds.—Scion 9.0, Bitters 8.6, Askari 8.3, Zero Hour 8,3, Pantlor 7.11, Gamecock 7.9, Cheer Up 7.8, Wharfedaie 7.7, Radiac 7.7, Bayana 7.7, Stream 7.7, Giuenient 7.3, Katakana C. 13, Ail Gold 6.12, Rose of Athens 6.10, Bonrina 6.7, Sunbath £.7. Tyne 6.7, Ahika 6.7. Opawa Welter Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Stream 9.5, Gluement 9.4, All Gold 7.13, Imperial Spark 7.13, Sunbath 7.13, Spelsbury 7.13, Cliquot 7.12, Kilfuire 7.11. Beaver Hack Handicap. Five furlongs,— Blackhead 9.10, Rene Mavis 7.13, Sunbath 8.5, Bolter 8.5, Bonnie Gold 8.3, Martinique 8.1, Jonquil 7.12, Azle 7.5, T'hurles 7.5, Silk Ribbon 7.3, Idleness 7.0. Autumn Handicap, of loOsovs. Six furlongs.—Prince Hal 9.0, Backsheesh 8.9, Happy Days 8.6, Askari 8.5, Entre Nous 8.3, Pantler 8.3, Gamecock 7.13, Cheer Up 7.12, Barleycorn 7.11, Prosperity 7.9, Island 7.V, Jackaroo 7.1, Ahika 6.7. Soldiers’ Welter Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.—lmperial Spark 9.9, Blackhead 9.4, Borihta 8.11, Sunbath 8.9, Spelsbury 8.9, Bonnie Gold 8.7, Marinique 8.5, Azle 7.11. RAPINE'S TWO VICTORIES. DOPING RUMOUR UNFOUNDED. Press Association—By Telp[ vaph—Copyright SYDNEY, April 24. Commenting on Rapine’s win in the Cumberland Stakes, the Telegraph says:—“He won comfortably. To date, he is the only horse to have scored twice at the meeting. He has won £3340 in stakes.” No official announcement has been made as to the alleged doping of Rapine. It is rumoured that the gelding did not appear himself ir. the morning, and his owner reported to the stewards that the horse had beer, doped, but there was nothing in his ai pearanco to indicate that that was so, as ho won comfortably, and the rumour was apparently without foundation. The official view expressed by Iho stipendiary stewards, and supported by two detectives who made inquiries regarding the matter, is that there was no need to take action in regard to the rumours of the doping of Rapine prior to his victory in the Cumberland .Stakes. Mr Colin Stephen (chairman of the Australian Jockey Club), in an interview, said lie was satisfied that this was another cose of the rapidity with which racecourse whisqors passed around. He added that the trainer had found Rapine scouring, and had called in a veterinary surgeon, who treated the animal. The owner insisted on a start if possible in order to keep faith with the public. The horse improved, and the veterinary advised that it v. as safe to sia.it him. It is suggested that somebody saw the veterinary looking at Rapine, and apparently the story got round that the horse was not veil, but Rapine answered all questions. The proprietor of the stables where Rapine was housed stated that outside interference was suspected, and finger prints were discovered on the dust of the -.vimlow of Rapine's stall. It wius unlikely that anyone could get through the window, but he might have thrown the horse something. Another suggestion was that the grass v. hich formed j part of the horse's feed might ha-e included j a deleterious herb.