SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19783, 7 May 1926, Page 7

SPORTING.

RACING AND TROTTING. May 22. —Oamani T.C. June 1,3, 5. —D.J.C. winter meeting. Jane 3, 6.—Canterbury Park T.C. June 3,5, 7.—Auckland R.C. June 12. —Ashburton T.C. June 19. 23.—Auckland T.C. Racing form fluctuates as inevitably as the tides. encHe it is interesting to note that the conference of delegates from the various owners and breeders' associations is in favour of a castiron system of handicapping. At a sale of trotting stock held recently in Melbourne Grand A oyago sold at 400sovs. , Several yearlings got bv Egypt, the brother to Desert Gold, were sold at small figures when under the hammer at the Wagga blood stock sale held recently. At the ' dispersal sale of the Dunmald stud (N.S.W.) the imported stallion Ihe Verderer sold at ISOOgns. The Verderer was got by Greenback, the sire of Paper Money. A recent winner at Rosehill is the New Zealand-bred two-year-old filly Cho Cho San, who was got by Absurd from Madame Butterfly, a sister to Soldiers’ Chorus, Cherubini, Rossini and Tannhauser. Affirm, who is a brother to Tarleton, continues to show winning form In Victoria. Rampion is considered the most likely two-year-old in sight in Australia for the A..T.C. Derby. The New Zealand-bred Runnymede has been turned out of training and in all probability will not be asked to race again until next season. Runnymede has been particularly disappointing in Australia, where he did not show anything approaching his form at Riccarton. In the “good old days” in England, some owners must have made things very warm; at least, that is suggested by the fact that in 1740 an Act was passed to prevent more than one horse in the same ownership starting in the same race. “Audax,” in the Horse and Hound, says this Act provided that no person should enter or run any. horse unless it was his property: “nor shall any one person enter and start more than one horse, mare, or gelding for one pnd the same plate, prize, sum of money, or other thing,” the penalty being that “every such horse, mare, or gelding other than the first entered horse, mare or gelding, or the value thereof, shall be forfeited, to be sued for and recovered and disposed of in a manner as hereinafter mentioned.” This was in force to 1816. Some trainers in England have such large strings that It is almost Impossible for them to know as much as they should about all their horses. Bearing on this Warren Hill wrote as follows In the London Sporting Life and Sportsman:—“How anyone can conceive It possible that anyone man can train, say. between 70 and SO horses properly is beyond comprehension. If one minute were devoted to each every morning and every night just to look them over it would devour most of the time at the trainer’s disposal, and it was notorious many years ago that a certain large stable that has been closed a lung time had horses standing at various places In the town, which the trainer never saw more than once in a week—if that. But the worst of it is they are trained hard so early with a view to finding out the more promising, and the slower ones have a poor chance, Vin Direct won the Brennan Free-For-All Trot in smashing style, according to the Perth correspondent. In both his qualifying heat and the final he stepped at a 2.12 4-5 clip. There has been no more popular performer than this little Victorian champion. In both heats, Vin Direct led all the way. He had a great tussle at the end of the final heat with the Australasian champion, Tairaire, but he proved too speedy over a mile and a onarter and won by a foot. Eulinya Bells, in winning her qualifying heat, paced at a 2.12 2-5 rate, which is the fastest ever * l 'mp in this State in competition. She has to take an outside position in the final, and finished third. Sergeant Murphy, who was killed recently, was about Mr Sanford’s first racing venture in England, and that horse won the 1923 Liverpool Grand National for him. Mr C. Schwartz made an equally good start when, in February l"st, be gave £4OOO for Jack Horner, who won the Liverpool Grand National a few weeks later. Mr Schwartz had raced horses in * bn f +blo was his first venture in England. An English paper says Mr Schwartz has of late years interc'-*--’ himself more in financial matters than in racing, incidentally having been* soleln rnsnonsible for the purchase of the Porto* Motor Company, one of the Inreres financial transactions that Ms ever been consummate* 1 - amounting, approximate!), tc thirty millions sterling. A Chicago snorting paper ccn+bnies to give tips by its special astologer, tha*. method of selecting winners must appeal to many of its readers. The occult student delivers himself in this fashion:— “Threatening stars rule to-day, according to astrology, and for that reason it is wise for dwellers on the earth to watch their steps. Despite this unfavourable rule, a lionefic aspect of Jupiter and \ enus this afternoon will be particularly favourable to Sir Peter in the Key-West Handicap et Miami, and he will win. The lunation of this month brings the luminaries into heavy conflict with the planets Saturn and Neptune, which will he favourable to Sorenader to win the Sneed U Tijuana to-morrow. Mars augurs well for General Thatchen and Osprey in the Washington Handicap at the same track on Mon day. The latter, particularly, enjoys a favourable sway. Venus will smile benignly on the good filly Accomplish In the Palm Beach Stakes at Miami next Saturday afternoon, and she will win, accord toto the planetary readings for the day.” The seven-year-old stallion, Boddam, is England’s best hurdler this year. At Hurst Park, on March 13, he won the Syon Handicap Hurdle Race, two miles, with ISst, his rider being G. Duller. His performance was enhanced by the fact that he lost several lengths at the start. He is by Ultimas from Princess Longniddry, and is to be raced again on the fiat this year. Next season he may go to the stud. There is to be a betting tax in the Irish Free State—at least, there will be an attempt to pass one. As it comes from the Government side, it is fairly sure to go through. A license of £lO is to be charged for making bets on a racecourse, and £2O for car' ?ing on a betting business in a house. There will also be a per cent, tax on all sums paid, the bookmaker being responsible for its collection. Betting with bookmakers outside the Free State is barred, and steps will be taken to prevent the transmission of betting telegrams and telephone messages. It is anticipated the receipts from the tax will be between £150,000 and £200,000. In America, - as in England, horses take their ages from January 1, a*d at Now Orleans two-year-old races commence from that date, the earliest generally being at three furlongs. It is recognised that thia very early racing must adversely affect many youngsters, but there is unlikely to be any alteration, this for the reason that those most concerned do not wish it. In discussing the position, the Lexington Thoroughbred Record says: “That any attempt looking to the curtailment of two-year-old racing early in the season in this country would meet with stout opposition from the breeders and a large number of owners is certain. They want to turn their wares into cash at the earliest possible moment. That there is a limit, however, to the tax that may be put on a two-year-old is generally admitted. Those who favour racing juveniles in January as is now the general custom at winter courses, with the first offering on New Year’s Day, when many of the participants are some distance from their second birthday, have no solid ground on which to stand. Occasionally these early contests bring to the public attention performers of the quality of. Master Charlie or Black Gold, but these were exceptional horses, and even they had to succumb to the early strain.” AUCKLAND EACES. (Peb United Pbess Association.) AUCKLAND, May 6. The following handicaps have been declared for the principal events of the Auckland Racing Club’s Great Northern Steeplechase meeting:— Great Northern Hurdle Race Handicap, of 2000sovs. Two miles and a-half.— Ngata 11.12, Sir Roseberry 11.8, Landbird, Eerie 10.12, Dubious 10.6, General Advance 10.5, Royal Abbey, King’s Guard 10.4, Peter Maxwell 10.4, Comedy Prince, Koauau 10.3, San Fera 9,13, Llewellyn, Peter Rosa 9.12. Archibald. Brigadier Bill 9.11, Gaze 9.9, Prince Rufus 9.8, Starland, Lucullent, Black Cruiser, Crowi Coin 9.5, Sea Deil 9.4, Kawa 9.3, Askari, Tall Timber, Cureaform, Mountain Bell 9.2, Mahgoloire, Zircon, Dick, Kendal, Tinokaha, Alfort, Kawini, Tawehi. Kamehameha, Reiutai, Karamu, Penniless. Star of the East, Knighthood 9.0. Cornwall Handicap, of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Musketoon, Income, Ruapapa 10.4, Degage. Ngata 10.1, Town Bank 9.5, Tanadees, Polonett 9.4, Yoma 9.3, Illumination, Princess Ronnie 8.13, Tresham Eh Timi 8.10, Spoony 8.9, Kilfaire 8.5, Gala Day, Transformer, Mus-

cari 8.4, Tall Timber, King Li., Gaze 8.2, Indian Sage, Charlady, Zaragoza, Curraghmore. Gold Jacket, Bay Deighton, Lord Star, Passionate, Sleepy Sol, Barometer, Queen Emerald, Master Boon, Uralla, Doleful Ditty, Gold Rain, Danae, Maveelish, Hollymond, Enare, Nippy, Hyde Park 8.0. Great Northern Steeplechase Handicap, of 225050v5. About three milt , and threequarters. —Sir Roseberry 12.0, Omahu, Ngata 11.9, Eerie, Landbird 11.3, Tuki, Passin’ Thru, Royal Abbey 10.10, Glenotus 10.6, Llewellyn 10.4, General Advance 10.2, Sea Deil, Master Peter, Peter Maxwell 9.10, Charlatan, Dick, Archibald, Brigadier Bill 9.8, Gaze 9.6, Mahgoloire, Pittsworth, Prince Rufus 9.5, Explorer 9.4, Peter Amans, Birkenella 9.3, Kawini, Lucullent, Crown Coin, Black Cruiser 9.2, Bustler. Puriri Jack, Vociferate, Kendal, Tinokaha, Sans;,lino, Mahia, Bonibrook 9.0. WANGANUI RACES. (Peb United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, May 6. The following handicaps have been declared for the principal events in the Wanganui Jockey Club’s winter meeting:—- , Wanganui Steeplechase Handicap. ot TOOsovs. About three miles. —Eerie 11.13, Omahu, Nukumai 11.11, Landbird 11.7, Passin’ Through 11.3, Tuki 11.2. Master Peter 10.7, Charlatan 10.4, Llewellyn 10.1, Peter Maxwell. Puwhero 9.13. Birkenella, Bonibrook 9.8, First Line 9.6, Explorer 9.3, .Mahgoloire, Eonmark 9.2, Lady Comet, Woden, Lark Hall. Mahia. Ranui, Sansalino. Silent Dick, Bonny Rill, Gilgai 9.0. Century Hv.r lies, of SOOsovs. About two miles and a-quarter. Nukumai HTT Manv Colours 10.11, Little River 10.8, San Fera* 10.7, Dubious 10.5, Comedy Prince, Sir Fanciful. Koauau 10.3, Llewellyn. Santiago, Gaze 9.13. Prince Rufus 9.12, Brigadier Bill 9.11, Askari 9.8, Crown Coin 9.6, Mountain Bell 9.2, Er lire. Gold Peak, Revel 9.0. RACING IN ENGLAND. THE CHESTER CUP. MEETING CURTAILED. (Frees Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.) LONDON. May 6. The Chester Cup resulted: Hidennis 1, Vermilion Pencil 2, Ixia 3. Ten horses started. Won by two lengths. Owing to the lack of runners, the stewards ol the Chester race meeting have decided to abandon the final day s racing.— Reuter. HIGH PRICE FOR TEA TRAY. BOUGHT FOR ELDBRSLIE STUD. (Peb United Pbess Association.) AUCKLAND, May 1. The stallion Tea Tray has been sold by the • Hon. Hugh Allison to Mr I. Duncan, of the Elderslie stud, Oamani. The price has not been disclosed, but it is stated to be the largest sum paid for a sire imported to or sold in New Zealand. A number of mares in foal to Tea Tray and also some yearlings were sold to the same stud. RUGBY FOOTBALL. NORTH v. SOUTH ISLAND MATCH. (Peb United Pbess Association.) AUCKLAND, May 6. The Auckland Rugby Union decided to make a strong recommendation to the New Zealand Union to play the North v South Island match at Auckland this year. It was also- decided to ask the Maori team which is to tour France and the United Kingdom to play a match at Auckland on the Saturday before its departure. TRAINING COLLEGE TOURNAMENT. (Peb United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, May 6. Christchurch won the annual Training Colflege tournament against Wellington by eight points to six. Wellington won the debate, the men’s hockey, and the lawn tennis. Christchurch won the ladles' hockey, swimming, basket ball, and football.