SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19250, 14 August 1924, Page 11

SPORTING.

METROPOLITAN TROTS. SNOWSHOE WINS KING GEORGE HANDICAP. (Fnoif Our Special Reporter.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 13. The Metropolitan meeting was continued in fine weather, and a large attendance viewed the sport. The track was in good order, and fairly fast, but the atmosphere was dull and heavy. The Dunedin horse, Money Spider, who went out favourite in the Improvers’ Handicap, began better than on the first day, and showed more pace, but he put in a break which settled his chance. He was fairly cloco fo the loading lot going along the back, but the break cost him a good deal o c ground. A big field of 21 lined up for the Dash Handicap. Latona was soon up with the loaders, and after taking charge at the four furlongs post won by a good margin from Pearlio Chimes. The winner was being tapped up in the last bit. After the placed lot came Downcast ( Nellie Scott, and Lady Embrace, the last-named running a good race after beginning badly. The coupled pair Snowshoe and Realm were becked down to a abort price in the King George Handicap, and after Childe Pointer and Loganwcod had taken turns at pace-making, Snowshoe, followed by Realm, hit the front a mile from borne. They were not seriously challenged over the final circuit. Childe Pointer made a final effort, in the straight, but the others had too much speed for her. Vilo was putting in good work over the last half-mile, and finished fourth.

An unwieldy-looking field of 25 horses went nut for the Belgium Handicap, but nevertheless the public picked it right, as Talero was elected favourite, and won well at the finish. The, Dunedin-owned horse, Ivy Audubon, ran into second place, at the homo turn, hut failed to stay on, and dropped back. Another southerner, Menembcr, dwelt on the mark and spoilt his chance. Logan Lou, who started favourite tor the Lincoln Handicap, swung round at the start and lost a lot of ground. Judging by the ground made up in tho race a belter start would have made her dangerous and probably have enabled Harry Audubon to qualify for the Trottting Cup, instead of just missing it by a fraction. Harry Audubon won nicely, and if driven out would have, gone better than 4.SJ. Peter Swift was made a short-priced favourite for the Avon Handicap, and after beginning well he mowed down his field in fine style until reaching Lackiewood, who was showing tho way. The favourite waited behind tho leader until near the home turn, when he moved up and won comfortably., Leo Norris showed pace in patches. He commenced to run when three furlongs from home. Lackiewood ran a solid race, but Peter Swift was much too good for tho opposition ho met. Florric Bingen was made a good favouirte for the Canterbury Handicap, and she won all the way. Lincoln Huon put in a challenge turning for home, but the favourite came away and finally won from Lady Joan, who got up and cut Lincoln Huon out of second money.

Great P>ingen simply outclassed the field in the Speedway Handicap. During the day £53,358 went through the totalisator, compared with £34,771 19s for the corresponding day of last year’s meeting. The following are the results: IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, Of 300eovs. One mile and five furlongs. 4—Mr A. Grant’s br g Little Logan, by Logan Pointer—Little Doris, 6yrs, 48 yards behind (D. Withers) .. .. 1 10—Mr W. Trist’s Duke Bingen, set (R. W. Franks) 2 3Mr W. Hayward’s The Toff • 48yds (W. Bryce) 3 Also started: 2 Proud Ata scr, 9 Sister Beatrice scr, 13 Bcrnie scr, 1 Money Spider scr, 14 Greywood scr, 13 Grattan Glumes 12yds behind, 7 Queen Ida 12yds, 5 Dillon S 36yds, 8 Wild Hebe 48yds, 6 Nolson Bell 48yds, 10 Bluewood 60yds, 15 Wonder Why 60yds, 11 Pieter Timmerman 72yds. Queen Ida was just leading Proud Ata ana Money Spider at the stand but the firstnamed soon lost her place. Once into Die bade C rattan Chimes had taken charge from” Duke Bingen and Money Spider. With a mile completed Grattan Chimes had dropped out in favour of Duke Bingen, who had Proud Ata, The Toff, and Little Logan as his nearest attendants. In a good race home Little Logan stayed on better than Duke Bingen, and won by a length. Two lengths back came The Toff, followed by Money Spider, Proud Ata, and Nelson Beil. 1 Times, 3min 47 4-Ssec, 3mm B2scc, and 3min 48 2-Ssec. DASH HANDICAP, Of 309SOVS. One mile. 2—Mr H. F. Nicoll’s b m La tons., by Logan Pointer—Gianella, syrs, 12yds behind (D. Warren) 1 4 Mr G. Barton’s Pearlie Chimes, ecr (F. C. Dunlevcy) 2 I—Mr W. M’Gregor’e John Pointer, 12yds (A. Butterfield) 3

Also started: 8 Nelson Fame ecr, 14 Coronet (coupled with Star Queen) 24yds behind, 3 Vera Logan scr, 7 Hydaspes ecr, 5 Downcast 12yds, 19 Coil 12yds, 1 Lady Embrace 12yds, 12 Prince Derby 12yds, 17 Phil Smith 12yds, 13 Belllashion 12yds, 20 Eeta's Greeting 12yda, 15 Ben Dillon 24yds, 6 Nellie Scott 21yds, 11 Tobermory 38yds, 16 Landlord 3oyda, 21 Escort 36yds 10 Waitaki Girl 36yda, 9 Ben Ohau 36yds. Hydacpe-s piloted the field throughout (the first half-mile and then gave place to Latoira, Pearlie Chimes, Prince Derby, and John Pointer. Going round the top turn Latona had a useful lead from Pearlie Chimes, and John Pointer took third place. So they raced to the poet, Latona winning comfortably by three lengths from Pearlie Chimes. At a slightly bigger interval came John Pointer, followed by Downcast, Lady Embrace, and Nellie Soott. Times, 2miu 13 l-Sscc, 2min 15 2-saec, and 2min 14 4-ssec. KlN<x GEORGE HANDICAP. Of lOOOsovs. Two miles. I —Mr W. J. Carter's b g Snowshoe, by Ostia —Rosebud, aged, 60yds behind (W. J. Tomldnson) 1 I—Mr J. Barrett's Realm, 60yds (P. Riddle) 2 s—Mr5 —Mr H. F. Niooll’e Childc Pointer, scr (D. Warren) 3 4—Mr E. J. Smith’s Vilo, 60yda (Owner) 4 Also started: 3 Grand Denver scr (coupled with Loganwood 12yds behind), 2 Hal Junior 12yds, 8 Sherwood 24yds, 7 Whispering Willie 21yds, 6 Tatsy Dillon 48yde. Snowshoe and Realm were bracketed on ths totalisator. Childe Pointer was the quickest to begin, while Grand Denver went to an early break. With half a mile covered Childc Pointer had given place to Loganwood, while Snowshoe was already within striking distance of the loaders. Racing along the back Realm had taken fourth place, and when the concluding circuit wa* entered Snowshoe had charge from Realm, Loganwood, Childe Pointer, and Hal Junior. From this out Snowshoe had matters all his own way, winning from his stable mate by a lengtn. Childc Pointer was tour lengths off, third, followed at considerable intervals by Vilo, Loganwood, and Whispering Willie. Times, 4min 23 2-ssec, 4rain 23 3-sscc, and 4min 32 3-sscc. BELGIUM HANDICAP, Of 40050V9. Two miles. I—Mr C. E. Lindsay's b g Talero, by Great Audubon —Coin, 4yrs, ecr (O. E. Hooper) 1 13—Mr A. K. Russell's Quiver, cor (R. Berry) 2 Mr H. Fox's Golden Sun, 12yds (F. Holmes, jun.) 3 Also started: 7 Albert Logan (coupled with Transport) scr, 13 Stunt Artist scr, 18 Kate Thorpe scr, 6 Holly Boy scr, 25 Dandy Rose ecr, S Away I2yds behind, 12 Prince Swithin 12yds, 23 Avenue 12yds, 10 Tarzan 12yds, 4 Becky .Logan 12yds, 10 Harowood 12yds, 19 Pen.y Dillon 12yds, 21 Saint’s Bell 24yds, 22 Menembcr 21yds, 2 Ivy Audubon 36yds, 14 Jack Potts 36yds, 20 Tho Rook 48yds, 3 Bell Harold 18yds, 17 Colchester 60yds, 25 Pinevale fipvds, 3 Dalnahino 60yds, 11 Golden Devon OGvds.

When the field had settled down to work Quiver was just in charge from Holly Boy, Transport, Dandy Rose, and Stunt Artist. Jn that order they went past the stand, and there was practically no change ail through the first mile. Entering the concluding circuit Quiver and Holly Boy were almost on terms, while, Talero was now in fifth place. Hall' a mile from home Talero raced up to the leaders, and was in front as they straightened up for the run to the post. Easily holding his advantage, Talero won by a length from Quiver, who was a similar distance in front of Bolden Sun. Close up came Holly Boy, Stunt Artist, and Away. Timas: 4niin 111) 1-sspc, 4min 39 3-sscc, and 4min 33 .1-ssee.

LINCOLN* HANDICAD, Of smianva. Two miles. 4 Mrs CL W. Wotkins’is eh g Harry Audubon, by Groat Audubon —Segwood, ISyrls (J. Davidson) 1 G~Mr T. Cf. Fox's Dolly Diilon, scr i.O. E. Hooper) 3 5 -Mr C. Donald's Harbour Light, 4Ayda (Owner) 3 Also started: 7 Hay-eed scr, 9 Indra scr, R Silver Shoe scr, 3 Willie Logan 36yda, 1 Bocae. Lou .18, 2 Hypo 48. •Silver Shoe showed the way for throe furlongs, but at the stand Dolly Dillon had taken charge, and she piloted the field along the hack, well nut from Haysc-cd, Silver Shoe, and Willie Logan. Once into the concluding circuit Dolly Dillon had Hayseed and Haany Audubon a« her immediate

attendants. The leader held her position till within a furlong of the post, where Harry Audubon had her measure, and won comfortably by a length and a-half. Four lengths away came Harbour Light, followed by Hypo and Logan Lou, Times -. 4min 30 l-osec, 4min 33 2-ssec, and 4min 32seo. AVON HANDICAP, Of SOOeovs. Two miles. I—Mr J. R. M’Kenzie’s b g Peter Swift, by Petereta—Swift, aged, 06yds (J. J. Kenncrley) I s—Mr E. C. M’Dcrmott’e Lackiewood, scr (Owner) 2 10—Mr M. M’Lean's Marietta, 48yda (H. Gaskelll S Also started; 12 Lady Irving scr, 11 Tiny Moon scr, 9 St. Anthony 12yds, 3 Our Lady 24yds, 7 Merry Bingen 24yds, 8 Kola Boy 24yds, 4 Bundaberg 48yds, 6 Peter M’Kinney 48yds, 13 Mangoutu GOyds, 2 Lee Norn* 72yds. Lackiewood soon raced poet Lady Irving, and at the stand Tiny Moon was his immediate attendant. When half the journey had been covered Lackiewood was still IB charge from Lady Irving, but already Peter Swift was within striking distance. Lackiewood held his position till within a furlong o; the post, where Peter Swift ran past him and won with a lot in reserve by two lengths. Twice that distance back came Marietta, just in front of Bundaberg. Times; 4min 36 1-ssec, 4min 44 3-saeo, and 4min 41 3-Ssec. CANTERBURY HANDICAP, Of aOOsovs. Two miles. 1 — Mrs I. E. Sweetapplc and Mr J. S. Shaw’s b m Florrie Bingen, by Neison Bingen—Harold Dillon mare, aged, 12yds (J. S. Shaw) 4 4—Mr W. J. Holland’s Lady Joan, 72yde (F. Holmes' 3 2 Mr W. Harkness’s Lincoln Huon, 48yds (J. J. KcnnerJey) 3 Also started: 6 Peter King 12yds, 4 Countryman 36yds, 5 Princess Eoe 72yds, 3 Fashion Queen 72yds. Lady Joan and Countryman wore coupled. Florric Bingen soon drew clear and lea throughout, winning comfortably by three lengths. A great race for second money between Lincoln Huon and Lady Joan ended ia favour of the latter by a neck. Gountiyman finished fourth, a long way back. Times: 4min 40 I-ssec, 4min 35 3-S&CC, and 4min 37 4-ssec. SPEEDWAY HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. One mile and two furlongs. I—Mr J. R. McKenzie’s br h Great Bingen, bv Nclaon Bingen—Bertha Be.li, syrs, 36yds (J- J- Kenneriey) .. .. 1 B—Mr E. J. Smifh’o Vilo, 36yds (Owner) 2 4—Mr W. H. Norton's Bonny Logan, 13yds (F. Holmes) 3 Also started: 9 Adair scr, XI Elite scr, 10 Chid scr, 12 Emperor scr, 2 Sheik 36ycls, 7 Alto Chimes 86yds (coupled with laniirc 36yds), 6 Albert Cling 36yds, 7 Man-o-\\ar 36yds, 3 Bon Wild 48yds. Emperor broke up at the s.art, Cnid led Adair, Vilo, and Bonny Logan past the stand, with Great Bingen moving up fast. Adair and Chid were racing in the lead when travelling down the back at the bead of a close-running field. Adair led into the straight, wbem- Great Bingen came on and won by half a length from Vilo, who beat Bonny Logan by a length, with Sheik, Don Wild, and Adair next. -*- 1 ™ 66 /,, 2“'“ 47 1-oecc, 2min 47 2-ssec, and 2mm 43 3-osec. THIRD DAY’S HANDICAPS. (Pbb United Press Association )

CHRISTCHURCH, August 13. The following are the handicaps for the third day ol the Metropolitan 1 rotting Club s “Midwinter Handicap, of MOsova, One mile and five furlongs -Esmeralda Aravvood, Handsome Jack, Major Dome Rapid Wind, Freeman, Hume, Money Spider, Greywood scratch, Grattan Chimes, Queen Ida Mushroom 12yds behind, Rose Peters M, Okuti 36, Corwar 48, Bluewood, Wonder Why, Mamn Drift 60, Count Dee, Mat latch, Lady Elwood, Pieter Timmerman 72, Galway Abbey, Arran Lad, Red Oak 84, Merry Bingen 96. Lightning Handicap, of SOOsove. One mile. -Phil Smith, Coil, Downcast, Oammie, Bellfoshidn, Prince Derby, John Pointer Colonel, Hydaspee, Kota’s Greeting scratch, St" Queen, Xavier, Ben Dillon Lady Swit’ i , Foilic Scott, Coldwater 12yds behind, lord, Lato.'ia, Siver Shoe, Linden, Toberm • >', Escort, Locanda Mac, Ben Ohau 24, Augurt Dillon 36. Alto Chimes 48. National Cup Handicap, of ISOOsovs. Two miles — Sherwood, Whispering Willie scratch, Tatsy Dillon, Harry Audubon, Albert Cling 12yd» behind, Great Hope, Acron, Alio Chimes Don Wild, Vilo 36, Great Bingen, Tavairel Man o’ War 48, Onyx, Realm, Snowshoe 72. ... Federal Handicap, of 500sovs. One mile and a-quart-or.—Great Epsom, Mafiier Glenelg, Generator, Succession, Ectasy, M«gala, Ivy Bells, Logan Boy, Marvin Pointer, Oledo, Escapada, Royal Empress, Enia, Henry "Logan,. X/ogandale, "Whetu Peter Bingen, Dalmeny l2yds behind, Morning Glow, Haunui, My Sonny, Nelson Tasker <>4 Oriole 36, Logan Holm, Bessie Logan, kale Thorpe, Kohara 48, Bruce €O, Hackthorne 72, Taurekaroka 120. Heathcote Handicap, of SOOsove. Two miles.—Colenut, Hayseed, Indra scratch, _Emperor 13yds behind, Dolly Dillon, Nancy Stair, Lady Joan, Lady Swithin 34, Partner, Willie Logan, Star Queen, Elite, - Logan Lou 36, Hypo, Harbour Light. Grand Denver 48, Adair, Loganwood 60. Addington Handicap, of BOOsovs. Two miles.—Lady Nan, Sunny Jim scratch, Speculator 12yd« behind, Young Blake, Peter M'Kinney, Marietta 24, Mangoutu 36, Lee Norris 48’, First Fashion, Nrkora 60, Peter Dean 72. . _ ~ Islington Handicap, of BOOsovs. Two miles. —Prospect, Peter King, Lee Norris scratch, Dreamalion, Oaknut 24yds behind. Countryman, Florrie Bingen, Princess Zoe, Native King 36. Cold water, Lincoln Huon 48, Fashion Queen 60, Waitaki Girl 84. Harbour Light is ineligible. Farewell Handicap, of fOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Pakoti, Ouiraet, Bellfashion, Pearlie Chimes, Bell Harold scratch, Argus, Emperor. Locanda Mae, Childe Pointer, Hal Junior, Chid, Adair, Prince Pointer 12yds behind, Bonny Logan, Golden Devon, All Bell 24, Loganwood, Talsy Dillon 86, Alto Chimes, Great Hope, Albert Cling, Vilo 48, Realm, Don Wild, Acron 60, Logan Chief 84. HOCKEY. INTER-UNIVERSITY MATCHES. The annual hockey match between Otago University and Victoria University College for the Seddon Stick will be played on Oval No. 1 on Saturday at 3 p.m. The teams are as follows; Victoria University College: Forwards—R. R. Young, W. D. Sykes, N. A. Foden, R. St. J. Beere, J. A. M'Caw; halves—A. W. Lucas, C. H. Hein, V. Thwaitcs; full-backs, W. Hollings, J. Laurie; goal, H. H. Atkinson. Emergency, J. J. M'Arthur. Otago University: Forwards—T. E. Miller, A. C. Watson, W. G. Bridgman, J. Dunning, N. Edeon; halves—H. C. Barrett, F. R. Leonard, E. L. Button; full-backs—-o' S. Hctherinjrton, J. H. North; goal, B. G. Mitford. Emergencies, K. Tompkins and H. B. Lange.

LADIES’ MATCHES. The following ladies’ hockey matches will be played on Saturday; A Grade.— Otago v. Momona, at Oval No. 1 (Mr J. Gray); Training College 1 v. O.G H.S., at Oval No. 2 (Mr H. J. Smith); Training College 2 v. University, at Oval No. 3. i B Grade. —Kaikorai v. Momona, at Oval No 2, 1.30 p.m.; University, v. Triangle 2, at Jubilee, No. 2, 1.30 p.m. (Mr C. Henty); Otago 2 v. Training College 2. at Oval No. 3 1.30; Training College Iv. Technical Old Girls 1, at Jubilee No. 2, 3 p.m. Henty); Ravcnsbourno 1 v. Taieri, at North Ground, 3 p.m. (Mr J. Long); Waiata v. Green Island, at Caversham, 3 p.m. (Mr Miller); Otago 1 v. Triangle, at Jubilee Xo. 1. 3 p.m. (Mr L. Fogo); Ravensbourne 2 v. Technical Old Cirla 2, at Ravcnabourn«, 3 p.m. JONES AND M'GARTEX. HEARING OF APPEALS DEFERRED. Press Association— By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, August 13. (Received Aug. 13. at 11 p.rn.) The Jockey Club has deferred hearing the appeals of Jones and M'Carlcn until Mr Knight arrives. TRAINING COLLEGE TOURNAMENT. (Pf.k United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, August 13. The annua) tournament between the Auckland and Wellington Training Colleges has concluded. Tho scries of competitions reaulted in a win for Wellington. Wellington holds the Milner Memorial Waghornc Cups for debating. To-day Wellington won the ladies’ hockey, while Auckland won the men's hockov. basket ball, and football.

GRAND NATIONAL, MEETING. PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY. (From Oub Own Gorreri’Okdent.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 13. Everything suggests another- ifiue day’s racing at Riccarton to-morrow, vrhen the Winter Racing Carnival will he advanced another stage. The scratehings for the second day have been heavy, though the fields still remain strong numerically. Pausin' Through will carry the top weight in the Beaufort Steeplechase—the biggest event of the day—Oahleigh, Pamplona, Carawock, Lcchella, Sturdce, and Glenotus of the top-weights having withdrawn. Santiago’s win of Tuesday carries a 101 b penally in the hurdles. A special meeting of the committee was held to-day to consider the matter of the congestion yesterday owing to the enormous crowd present. It was decided to place extra men on duty to control the motor traffic. It is intended that for the November meeting still more turnstiles will be in operation. There have b<-m belter collections of jumpers than those engaged in the Grand National Hurdle Race, but seldom has -the issue been more open. After his brilliant win in the Jumpers' Flat Race yesterday, Nukumai may go out lavourite, even though he appeared to bo somewhat sore on pulling up. Income has dropped out, while the chances of Maunga and Boomerday must be regarded as remote. But for the interruptiou in. iiis preparation Lochaon would certainly have seen a short price. He wound up his task yesterday quite to his trainer's satisfaction, and the outing is sure to do him a lot of good. A repetition of his form 12 months ago would leave Vagabond with a chance second to none. Since then his form has been of a disappointing nature, nor has there been anything particularly attractive about his track efforts. Still, such a rare stayer cannot be passed over.

Oraahu has many friends, but his mixed efforts over hurdles and steeplechase, fences may be against him.

Tinokaha shaped badly yesterday, and Loohclla appears to have lost some of his pace.

Since his withdrawal from the hig steeplechase, Sir Roseberry has come into a good deal of favour, and few horses in the field will strip in better order. After Hturdee’s success yesterday his stable mate, Merry Singer, is bound to be in keen demand. The Merry 1 Moments gelding put up a. sterling race behind Nukumai in the Jumpers’ Flat, am; will lie meeting his conqueror on a stone better terms to-morrow. This should bring them well together, especially as there is a mile further to go. Santiago (carrying a 10lb penalty), and Penury Rose may both make fair showing's under their light imposts. Merry Singer, Nukumai, and Lochson are a trio whose recent form suggests their running well.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES, (Psb United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH!, August 13. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Grand National winter meeting: Hunt Club Steeplechase, of 250sovb. About two miles and a-half.—Fireblight 12.9, Kovno 12.8, Cassells 12.2, Red Sol 11.5, Sherlock 11.2, Blue Hall 10.13, Taralga 10.9, Blue Streak 10.7. Woolston Handicap, of 250sovs. Six furlongs.—Barn Owl 10.5, Star Ranger 10.2, Knock!yn 10.2, Ruby Ring 10.1, Kuhio 10.0, Wactoa 9.7, Lady Gay 9.3, Markie 9.0, Winkle’s Best 9.0, Weeta 9.0, Heraldry 9.0, Bonena 9.0, Angelica 9.0, Espada 9.0, Moisielle 9.0, Ilonnywood 9.0, Squint 9.0. Beaufort Steeplechase Handicap, of GOOsovs. About two miles and a-half,— Pr.ssin’ Through 10.9, Master Peter 10.8, Tigerland 10.6, Palencia 10.6, San Forte 10.5, Silverton 10.5, First Lino 9.13, Red Cent 9.9, Zens 9.4, Mettle Drift 9.5, Gang Awa’ 9.0, Paul Pry 9.0, Polthogue 9.0. Summer Handicap, of 250sovs. On* mile. - Tussore 10.2, Tiff 10.1, King Sol 9.13, Dominant 0.11, Prompter 9.9, Mountain Sign ,1 9.5, Gluemenf 9.0, Rivalry 0.0, Logi- hi., Sunny Mac 9.0.

August Handicap, of 400sovs. Sis rutlongs,—Wassail 10.9, Boodioea 10. S, Yoma 9.13, Rosa of Athens 9.9, Avispado 9.6, Kenmore 9.6, Wharfedalc 9.6, Los Ambus 9.4, Clarcnia 9.2, Happy Warrior 9.0, Mountain Lion 9.0, Prosperity 9.0, Giantkiller 9.0, Moorland 9.0.

Sprcydon Hurdle Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Royal Star 11.1, Adjutor 10.9, Bonibrook 9.13, Demand 9.11, Goldpiece 9.10, Fort Regal 9.10, Agnola 9.4, Birkenella 9.3, Radiao 9.8, Clicquot 9.0, Garanco 9.0.

Islington Handicap, of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Palestrina. 10.9, Sunart 10.5, Duo 10.3, Arch Salute 10.3, Deucalion 10.2, Winning Hit 9.12, Bonnie Winkie 9.11, Prince Ferouis 9.0, Guncase 9.0, Dame Straitlace 9.0, Kukume 9.0, Kilfairo 9.0, Lucinette 9.C, Stream 0.0, Wapping 9.0. Grand National Hurdles, of 1500 sots. Two miles and a-haJf.—Nukumai 11.8, Lochson 11.4, Vagabond 10.10, Maunga 10.9, Omahu 10.9, Boomerday 10.5, Gamecock 10.4, Tinokaha 10.3, Sir Rosebery 9,12, Merry Singer 9.12, Lochella 9.6, Santiago 9.4, Penury Bose 9.3, Likelihood 9.1, Le Fort 9.0. EGMONT-WANGANUI ACCEPTANCES, (Feb United Press Association.) WANGANUI, August 18, The following are the acceptances for the Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club’s annual meeting:— Hunters’ Hurdles Handicap. One mile and a-half. —Goodmark 11.2, Labour Morn 10.0, Diamond Nap 9.13, Haligan 9.13, Piro Piro 9.13. Ragput 9.9, Uncle Dave 9.7, Supporter 9.7, Shooting Star 9.7, Zetea 9.7. Maiden Handicap, Five furlong®.—Roaming, Peutere 9.9, Kyla 9.6, Tatrina 9.3, Merry Ann 9.0, Cherry Bank 9.0, Ruby Red 9.0, Marquette 9.0, Heron 9.0, Lady Hamua 9.0, Gold Peak 9.0. Hack Hurdles Handicap. One mile and o-lialf.—Alario 10.7, Price 10.0, Velociform 9.13, Loved One 9.2. Eldenholm 9.2, First Beat 9.0, Pouriboiho 0.0, Maniatere 9.0, Empyrean 9.0. Gaiety Givi 9.0. Waverley Hack Handicap. One mile.— Sunny Vale 10.8, Good Mark 9.11. Carnbee O.K), Opa 9.3, Koauau 9.0, Merry Ann 9.0. Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Cup Handicap. Two miles and a-half. —Oak Rose 11.5, War Loan 1X.3, Onepota 10.5, Labour Mom 9.3, Diamond Nap 9.7, Eoee Mount 9.7. Craigowan 9.7, Ah Fu 9.7, San Guard 9.7, Aotoa Hon 9.7, Gilgai 9.7, Haeranga 9,7. Flying Handicap Si* furlongs.—Civility 10.11, Ecuador 10.6, Black Cruiser 9.8, Snatcher 9.6, Big Push 9.0, Empyrean 9.0, Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap. One mile and a-quarter.— Piro Piro 11.7, Gay Bobby 11.5, Oak Rose 11.5, Monument 10.7, Supporter 10.7, Opaku 10.7, San Guard 10.7, Kakai 10.7, Aotea Roa 10.7. Momahaki Handicap. Six furlongs— Carnbee 10.0, Dangle 9.13, Siaosi 9.13, Glengariff 9.6, Haligan 9.2.

NOTES BY SENTINEL. Had she boon asked, Glentruin, the flyer from New Zealand, could have improved considerably on her showing over three furlongs at Randwick on July 24 (says The Sim). She easily ran that distance in 41 seconds. Her action was greatly admired. The marc is fast getting into racing trim, and it is expected that she will be strongly fancied for Hie Warwick Stakes, a six-fur-long weight-for-age event, which will he run at Randwick on September 6. Trotting men in Southland ane delighted at tho action of the Riverton Racing Club putting two trotting events on each day of the December meeting. For many years (savs “Comet") the executive of the club was very hostile to any suggestion that trotting events should he conducted on its course. The trolling events arc sure to bo well patronised, and will also attract patrons who would not otherwise attend. At the annual meeting of the Queensland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the chairman stated that tire attention of the society had been directed to the alleged excessive use of whip and spur on racehorses. The various racing authorities when approached offered ready co-operation with the society, and arrangements had been rrtade for an officer to visit tiro racecourses to inspect tho horses after their races. If evidence of cruelty is discovered, tho jockey will be held responsible. A two-year-old named Dedonia recently scored his third successive win, when ho won at Hoorefield, with 9.6, from 15 others. Bedonia was got by Limelight from Placidity, by Machine Gun from Tranquility, by Thunderbolt. Machine Gun was one of the best sprinters ever seen in tire World, and was a magnificent specimen of tho massive thoroughbred. He, however, proved (o be anything but a success ut the stud, although ho got a few useful horses. Very massive stallions seldom make good sires, and Machine Gun is a case in point.

Amongst the winners at a recent Moorefield meeting was Xorab Agues, a filly sent across as a yearling to the Sydney Hales by Hr W. (’!. Stead. She was got by Absurd from Marie Agnes, an English-bred mare by Mai co from Oriole, by Ladas—Orle, by Bend ’Ur—Bonny Jean by Macaroni —Bonnie Agnes, by Blair Athol from Little Agnes, by The Cure. It will bo seen that Norah Agnen belongs to the famous family which produced Ormonde, from whoso line we get Onus, Flying Fag, The Welkin, and other great sires descending from Stockweil through Ormonde.

The retirement is announeed of Mr J. Burton. He bar, handed in his license to the A.J.C.. and has received a letter from that body thanking him for his services to racing, and asking him to retain all his privileges. Mr Burton has had many good horses, and he has been a Randwick trainer for something like 59 yeans, as be Won the Derby with Mr T. Lee’s Javelin in 1871. Other Derby winners trained by him were

Lady Wallace, Mountain Kang, and Belah. He won the Melbourne Cun with Weetcourt, but probably hia greatest etayer was Tartan. With Maltine he won the Metropolitan Handicap and numerous other important races.

A successful immigrant detailed his case in Sydney recently in the bankruptcy court. Ho arrived in Australia four years ago, and with £4OO established a suburban grocery, which hit the mark right enough in that the takings were about £250 a week. The grocer paid the record was at that figure in May and June last. Unfortunately, he occasionally decided to nut the week’s takings on "the ponies” and other animals that help the bookmakers over the rocky road to prosperity, with the result that the balance sheet presented to tbe Registrar showed a very unsatisfactory balance. His success as a newcomer in a new land was unfortunately raanred by his inability to pick winners. Bigoted antipathy to sport, especially the Turf, has been responsible ter many foolish actions and ill-advised outbursts (says London Sporting Life.) The action of the Primitive Methodist Conference nt Newcastle, on June 18, however, in virtually passing a vote of censure on the King ie surely the limit. A resolution was carried that, while the conference affirmed its loyal adherence to the ruling House, it viewed with grave concern and pain the increasing close association of Royalty with the Turf. The Rev. J. Barkhy, president, said that they all hold tbe Royal House in great respect, and it was their respect and their regard for the morality of the country that stirred them to move a resolution of that kind.

Reports from the south state that a wellattended meeting of those interested in the formation of a Hunt Club for the Eastern District of Southland was recently held at Wyndhom, and, after the chairman (Mr Geo. Hunter) bad outlined the purposes for which the meeting was called, it was unanimously decided to form a club. The following gentlemen were appointed to the executive: Mr Geo. Hunter, president; Messrs Goo. Whittingham, M. Roche, A. Horne, P. Campbell, vice-presidents; Messrs H. A. Price, D. Tilher, 'P. Amos, J. Sloan, W. M’Leod, and J. H. Marshall, committee; and Mr W* Sheehan, secretary. It is suggested that the district to be hunted over will extend from Lumsden in the north to Waikawa in tho south.

The well-performed horse Anomaly will take up stud weak this season in the Otago Central. Anomaly is a particularly fine typo of horse, and whs one of the beat performers of his day over a middle distance. Although tho Stud Book gives Mr G. M. Currie as the, breeder of Lochson according to the rule laid down by the Racing Conference, the honour actually belongs to a genikman who owned his dam in South Canterbury, and bred her to Grafton Loch prior to selling her to the Wanganui stud master. Razzlc Dazzle is said to have wintered well and baa filled out into a fine typo of mare. She will always be b=et known to fame as the filly who clipped Gloaming’s wings, perhaps somewhat luckily, but still she holds tbe honour of defeating him. It was recently suggested in tide column that the time is overdue for an improvement in the breed of hunters. To further demonstrate the absolute necessity of an improvement in that direction, it need only be mentioned that Mies E. Smythe’s pacing bred horse Kenny finished second in a recently held point to point steeplechase run by the Otago Hunt at Wingatui. If further emphasis is required, it may be stated that the pacing bred hunter is one of the best jumpers seen out with the Otago Hunt in recent years, and, further still, it may be remarked that the pacer received no training or any special treatment in order to get him ready for an unpremeditated task. Miss E. Smyth© has been an enthusiastic follower of tho Hunt, and her horse never turns hie head at a fence.

The withholding of the weights for the Hunters’ Hurdles when the rest of the handicaps tor minor events on the first day’s card were ch dared for the Grand National meeting did not by any means meet with general approval. It provided tho bandicapper with an opportunity to penalise a horse beyond the powers provided by the programme. One of the great attractions that the hunt programme has for owners and trainem consists >n the fact that winners do not incur penalties for tho Grand' National meeting, and if a departure is made from that very important principle it is feared that the hunt meeting will drop in favour. Penalties are a prolific cause of unsatisfactory running, and they are doubly dangerous when a winner incurs a penalty for beating a field in which some of the runners are not as busy as they might be. So much must be obvious to any student of racing..

After an accident at Caulfield last month, which resulted in two horses being killed, and three riders injured, a demonstration was made by racegoers against the driver of the motor ambulance for the delay that occurred between the time the accident happened and the arrival of the ambulance. It was claimed by the ambulance men that they had received instructions from the V.A.T.C. not to drive up the straight, and after following the race from the top of the hill to the home turn they turned back. The V.A.T.C. officials admitted that the ambulance men had been instructed not to come up the straight with the motor, but that instruction was not meant to apply when an accident happened. There are on the course on race days two motor ambulances, two horse-drawn ambulances, a motor horse ambulance for removing maimed horses, an ambulance for removing dead horses, and eight hand stretchers, with two men to each stretcher.

Some people are born great, and others have greatness thrust upc:t them. The wellknown sporting scribe, Mr H. C, Graharne who wcilds a double-barrelled pencil under the names of "The Eook," and ‘‘l/ooker On,” and is recognised as a leading authority on racing and training, is also physically great, as he tips the beam in the vicinity of 20 “stun." A man of weight in more ways than one in the racing world. Mr Graharne was recently called upon to test his greatness at Riccarton, where the club has installed turnstiles. Some complaint had been made that the exits and entrances were not wide enough, and some of the stewards were struck with the happy idea of asking "The Rook” if he could squeeze through without omitting a few painful “Oawa.” He kindly obliged, and got through easily, "Yes front,” but if some one commanded him and he obeyed, as old soldiers must, to "quick turn," when he was midway through an entrance, it’s odds on that there would at least be a temporary obstruction of traffic. Fortunately there are few such men of might as “The Rook” about, and the average person can frequently “follow” him to advantage as well as ease. Reports from Queensland state that a mare won a race at Inniefail on November 17, and it wae found afterwards that she was a “ring-in.” This “ringing-in ” resulted in John Benny, alias Alick John Benny, appearing before the Police Court in Brisbane recently. He was charged that, “by falsely pretending to the secretary of the Johnstono River Turf Club that the bay mare nominated for the fifth division of the handicap on November 17, was the bay mare. registered ae Buyaidere, he obtained from the secretary of the club £9 10s, with intent to defraud.” Sub-inspector Head stated that detectives found tho horse raced by Benny was identical with tho mare Barellis, purchased by accused from the Brisbane trainer William Booth. It was also learned that she had raced at other meetings in North Queensland under the name of Northern Queen. Benny disposed of the marc, thinking she could not bo traced, but she was later found at Cloncurry. Benny pleaded guilty, and asked to be dealt with summarily. “I did not think it was a police court matter," he said, “but one' for the dub to deat with. In pleading guilty I will bo disqualified for life, and this will be a serious matter for ms, au I have two other horses, and will have to sell them." Denny was lined £2O, and ordered to make restitution of the amount of the prize money, in defaut, three months’ imprisonment. The report that F. E. Jones lias onco again became first horseman to the Chokebore Lodge stables, and will don Sir George Clifford's blue and gold chequers when he can do the weight, recalls the race which severed a former association -with tho colours. Jones rode Masterpiece, when Midnight Sun just beat him in the New Zealand Cup of 1912. Masterpiece was one of t!ie few stayers that has over worn the chequers, and his narrow defeat was a great disappointment to the stable, and Jones was blamed for riding a bad race. Masterpiece ■was the ruling favourite, almost from the declaration of the weights, and he got through a satisfactory preparation. It will br remembered that Masterpiece went out a bit too soon after Soldier's Chorus, and in consequence had not sufficient in reserve to ward off a challenge from Midnight Sim. That was the version of the race, as told by disappointed followers of Masterpiece. As a matter of fact, Midnight Sun was a better stayer than Masterpiece, and on their form in tj;c previous Groat Autumn Handicap looked fairly sure to beat the Chokebore Lodge candidate. That at least was the writer’s opinion, and in consequence had made tho son of La Notte his selection for the race. Jones himself was broke up by the defeat, and as a result of a “few words” from the trainer, the late E. Cutta, who was generally a good loser, through tho long years which made him tho “Grand old man of the turf," handed in his jacket. He has donned the colours at different times tince then, and sportsmen will be pleased to see him in the jacket he wore with conspicuous success- for a goodly number of years.

The man who drew Sansovino, (he Derby winner, in Hie faons Calcutta sweepstake is Captain Basil Burman, v.ho, when I called on him (says an Kngliah waiter), seemed quite unperturbed at the news of his good fortune. He is a partner in a big game outfitting firm, and ™ working ns usual at his office. With Mrs Winifred Schalch, a dressmaker of Nairobi, Captain Burman purchased five tickets in the Calcutta sweepstake—a joint venture, and in accordance with their paactico, Tho arramra-

ment between them was that in the event (>{ drawing a winning ticket they should share the proceeds in the ratio of two-fifthi, to Captain Burnian and three-fifths to Mrj Schalch. This year, however, they sold ft half-shore in a ticket, which proved to b* the winning one, to a Calcutta man for thirty thousand mipees. They received the . offer by cable, and decided to close with it. Tho total prize, which is estimated at £70,000, will be divided between them now in the following ratio; Captain Bunn an , twotenths, and Mrs Schalch three-tenth's,",; Mr Burman is a Londoner by birth,, is thirty, rears of age, and unmarried. Mrs Schalch is an Andover woman. ■ When addressing the members of the.|Takftpuna Jockey Club at the annual meeting, the Hon. E. W. Alison, who was jh the chair, said: —“The taxation imposed on rac* jug dubs and the racing community,'is u«« reasonably heavy, and it is to he hoped that some alleviation of the burden will be made," remarked Mr AKson. “Many clubs,” ho continued, “though making a. substantial loss on their race meetings, pay large'; Sum* in taxation to the Government. 1 ■tA"»un»ber of instances could be quoted, but > two will suffice. One club paid the Governpient £4952 in taxation, although it midey jt- loS# of £641. As an illustration of the pcavy taxation exacted, I would point out'-that whilst the stakes paid by our club Tori four days’ racing last season amoutite3 to £14,525, the Government taxes on totailisator dividends, stakes, privileges, and anruserpentS amounted .to £17,027 9s 2d, or £2502! 2d more than the total stake money provided. Under such existing conditions the imposition of such an overburdening load of Taxation is palpably wrong, and opposed 4. tj| all sound principles. The excessive taxation which in its operation produces ruinous results and inflicts serious injustice, Reigande an immediate remedy. Heavy racing-taxa-tion was imposed during and consequent upon the Groat War, and was ungrudgingly paid by clubs and (he racing publAf,'ggjiibft also subscribed, and generously subscribed, to patriotic purposes. The Government has intimated ita Intention of affording relief to the general taxpayers by reducing Jtiig income tax to a point not more than j«tlf of what it was three yeirs ago. Seeing that the excessive taxation on racing clubs ■ wc* a war measure imposition, is it not fair, and. reasonable that there should also, be- a-'sub-stantial and just reduction of racing, ’taxation? If no alleviation of the existing extreme racing taxation is granted, the existence of many clubs will certainly , bq;i imperilled. •■.■-wv