SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19965, 6 December 1926, Page 13

SPORTING.

RACING AND TROTTING. FIXTURES, December 8, 11.—Wellington Trotting Oub. December 8, 9. —Woodville Jockey Club, December 10, 11.—South Canterbury Jockey Club. December 11. —Waipa Racing Club. December 16. 18. —New Brighton Trotting Club. December 16, 18. —Dargaville Racing Club. December 27. —Gore Trotting Club. December 27, 28. —Westport Trotting Club. December 27, 28.—South Wairarapa Trotting Club December 27, 28.—Dunedin Jockey Club. December 27, 28. —Westport T.C midsummer. December 27, 28.—Taranaki Racing Club. December 27, 29, January 1, i. —Auckland R.C. summer. December 27, 28, 50. —Manawatu Racing Club. December 28, 30, 31.—Auckland Trotting Club. January 1, 3.—Stratford R.C. annual. January 1. —Waikouaiti R.C. annual. January I.—Wyndham R.C. annual. January 3, 4.—Southland R.C. Nominations for the Waikouaiti meeting are due to-morrow. John Bradbury has now the Oaraaru and Methven Cups to his credit. Though the field he led home on Saturday was not a strong one, the fact that he won over the distance would be pleasing to his owner. Arpent is doing everything that is being asked of him, and if form counts for anything he should account for another sprint before long. Count Cavour has not been asked any serious questions lately, but is in the best of health. In view of his Auckland Cup engagement, his work from now on will be of a more strenuous nature. Mr J. F. Buchanan’s two-year-old Marsham, by Martian from Polymnia, brother to Battlement, has been gelded, and will shortly be placed in commission. Holly Boy, who is owned in Wellington and trained by W. J. Tomkinson, is the ruling favourite for the New Zealand Trotting Gold Cup, to be decided at Wellington on Wednesday. Though Desert Glow failed in the Alison Gup at Takapuna, he will have to be reckoned with in the Auckland Cup, in which he is well treated with 7.3. The sensational dividend-payer King Cup has been doing well since Winton, and may now have determined to go on with it. F. W Ellis is building Solzia up into racing shape again, but it will be some time before he is ready to do his best. The much-boomed Schorr has not shown up in his recent outings, but in all proba bilitv the tracks have been against him. He is more than useful when the conditions are to his liking. The owner of Maiwhariti has not yet definitely decided whether or not the pacing gelding will make the trip to Auckland at hristmas time. , He is best suited by a drv track. The popularity of the Gore Trotting Club’s meeting on Boxing Day is reflected in the fine response made by owners. The secretary had the pleasure of receiving what looks like a record number of nominations, and the foundation of a successful meeting has been laid. J. M’Combe is going to find it hard to get another race out of Sunny Loch. The big gelding looked like making* a good hurdler. The nominations for the Auckland Trotting Cup comprise all the best pacers m the Dominion, with the exception of Wai taki Girl. Although Great Bingen is the tightest handicapped horse over two miles in the land, Shiek, Prince Pointer, and Jack Potts have better time records for the journey, while Ahuriri has gone just as fast- . „ At the recent A.J.C. meeting at Randwick, the New Zealand-bred gelding White Fang was made a warm favourite in the field of 20 that contested the Flying Handicap. The favourite was always well up and at the half distance looked a sure winner, but he weakened near the post mm was beaten by the lightly-weighted outsider Orient Princess. ■ Punters were stung at the Wilhamstown races recently (states the Sydney Sun). A plague of dragon flies, mosquitoes, horsestingers, moths, and all kinds of insects swept over the course and took charge of the grandstand. Womenfolk were in deadly fear of being stung, and they had a most uncomfortable time. For some of the punters it was a case of being stung both ways. Limerick is ti regular attendant at Ric-. carton each morning, and is being given trotting exercise on the lead. He has built up considerably since his return from Australia, and his affected heel is quickly yielding to treatment. Jones has no intention or hurrying him in his tasks, but hopes to have him in rare buckle for racing in the early autumn. A gratifying feature of the nominations for the Auckland Trotting Club’s summer meeting is the fine array of trotters entered for the Rowe Handicap, an event for straightout trotters, which is one of the leading events on the programme. Most of the best trotters in commission have been nominated, but a notable absentee is Peterwah The imported horse has been nominated for the Auckland Trotting Cup in preference to the Rowe Handicap. , Gene-al Wai, winner of the Aorangi Trial Plate at Feilding, is a seven-year-old son of Waimangu. So far as the Turf Register reveals. General Wai had not _ previously scored a. win, but in seven previous efforts this season he had finished in a place on five occasions. General Wai, it is interesting to note, is inbred to the St. Simon line. His sire. Waimangu, is by Soult (son of St. Simon), while his dam, Longwood, is by Merriwee (son of Bill Portland and grandson of St. Simon). ... It is remarkable how long some trotters retain their form, and the Auckland gelding Amberite is a case in point. As far back as the 1915-16 season he raced as an aged horse, so that he is now into the veteran stage. Yet he is still going strong, his two starts at the Otahuhu meeting producing a win and a second. Moreover, in winning the Innovation Handicap in 4min 51 4-ssec, he recorded the best performance of his career, as well as clipping over 6seo off his handicap time. Ambcnte Has always been a solid plodder and has won numerous races for his popular owner, J. Gee. METHVEN RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. JOHN BRADBURY WINS CUP. (Fbou Oub Special Correspondent.) CHRISTCHURCH, December 4. Following on a week of rough and ■wintry weather, the conditions were splendid for the Methven Racing Club’s meeting There was a good attendance, including a fair contingent of Christchurch sportsmen. Small fields were the rule Jn most of the galloping events, and the sport, though interesting, was not particularly exciting. _ The totalisator investments for the day were £6751 10s, compared with £16,892 10s last year, when the meeting was held at Riccarton and £6957 10s two years ago at Methven. The following are the results:— MOUNT HARDING HANDICAP. Of lOOsovs. One mile. 3—Mr F. P. Claridgc’s hr g Thorndale, by Antagonist—Brarabletye, aged, iO.l (J. T. Hiimphris) .. 1 6 Mr P. B. Carmichael’s Horatius, aged, 9.2 (G. Salt) ■ • • • - • 2 s—Mr J. Earl’s Saxette, syrs, 9.2 (C. Bracken) 3 Also started: 4 His Majesty 10.11, 2 Coch-y-Bondhu 10.5, 1 Clarenson 9.2, 7 Tam ‘Glen 9.0. Clarenson, Tam Glen, and Coch-y-Bondhu showed the way to the back stretch, where Coch-y-Bondhu took charge, Horatius joining her at the home turn, with Saxette next. Thorndale moved up in the straight and went on to win easily by two lengths from Horatius, who beat Saxette by a neck, with Clarenson next. Time, Imin 45sec. SPRINGFIELD TRIAL PLATE. Of SOsovs. Six furlongs. 4 —Mr W. J. Doyle’s b g Moratorium, by Boniform —Restful, syrs, 8.2 (J. Beale) 1 S—Mr E. B. Newton’s Chivalry, 4yrs, 8.2 (H. Were) 2 I—Messrs Elkins and Brown's All Colours, syrs, 8.2 (J. T. Humphris) 3 Also started: 3 Royal Head 8.2, 8 The Atom 7.1. 6 Bloodshed 7.11, 2 Kilbox 7.11, 9 Master Glance 7.11,. 7 Master Clarence 7.11, 4 Xels 7.11. Kilbox, All Colours, and Moratorium led Royal Head for over < a furlong, when 411 Colours and Moratorium went on, with Chivalry next. Moratorium drew out in the straight and won by three lengths from Chivalry, who beat All Colour*-by half a length. Master Clarence finished well to set fourth. Time, Imin 15sec.

DRAYTON TROT HANDICAP (In Harness), Of SOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. 2 Mr L. O. Thomas’s b g Genuine, by Logan Pointer —Succeed, 4yrs, scr (Owner) . . .. 1 7 —Mr F. Brown’s Daisy Pointer, 6yrs, 36 yards behind (Owner) .. .. 2 3 Mr L. Harris’s Logan Lily, syrs, scr (S. J. Thomas) 3 Also started: 10 Direct Wave scr and Little Kewpie scr (coupled), 2 Brent Fire scr (couplied with Genuine), 5 Roldena scr and Princess Thorpe scr (coupled). 0 Bagpipes scr, 3 Mollv Pointer scr (coupled with Logan Lily), 16 Great Actress scr, 4 Tetrachord scr and Carnival scr (coupled). 1 Noble Dillon scr and Loburn scr (coupled), 16 Betty’s Boy 24 yards behind, 8 Wakataua 24. 11 Fair n Dillon 24, 14 Courage 24, 12 Bower Dillon 48, 18 Sir Logan 60, 17 Huon Denver 84, 14 Avr 96, 13 Honour Bright 96. Genuine, Carnival, and Princess Thorpe were the early leaders, with Daisy Pointer handy. Daisy * Pointer ran to the front six furlongs from home and led along the back from Genuine and Logan Lily, with Loburn closing up. This was the order at the turn for home, but Genuine went on in the straight to win easily by six lengths from Daisy Pointer, who broke near home, but beat Logan Lily by three lengths. Loburn was fourth, with Honour Bright and Bower Dillon next. Times: 2min 57sec, 2min 58 2-ssec. 2mm 58 4-ssec. METHVEN CUP, Of ISOsovs and a cup valued at £ls los. One mile and a-quarter. 2 Mr J. Lindsay’s b g John Bradbury, by Paper Money—Ena. 4yrs, 7.9 (W. Cooper) 1 1— Mr H. Elliss’s Margaret Birney, 4yrs, 7.13 (C. Emerson) .. .. 2 3Mr W. Baxter’s Kilris, 6.7 ' (R. Beale) 3 Also started: Led Wink 9.0. Margaret Birnev took charge after going a furlong, with Kilris and Red Wink next. John Bradbury moved up six furlongs from home, following the leader to the home turn. Once in the straight John Bradbury joined Margai-et Birney, and he beat her easily by two lengths. _ Kilns was six lengths away, two lengths in trout of Red Wink. Time, 2min 9sec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, Of SOsovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr J. M'Cormack’s b m Precious, by Sutaia—Roden, 4yrs, 9.0 (C. Emerson) 1 3Mr J. Black’s Gold Mint. 4yrs, 8.3 (J. Beale) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr J. Lindsay’s Solrose, 4yrs, 9.0 (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 4 Gay Bird 7.0, 5 Weird 7.0. Solrose was in front at the end of a furlong, with Piecious and Gaybird handy.. Precious joined Solrose at the entrance to the’ straight and went on to win easily by three lengths. Gold Mint beating Solrose by a neck, with Gaybird next. Time, Imin 15sec. YIEWMONT HANDICAP, Of OOsovs. Seven furlongs. 1 — Mr W. H. Ward’s b g Gold Brick, by Solfcrino—Nada, syrs, 8.10 (C. Emerson) 1 2Mr R. C. Keeper’s Coch-y-Bondhu, syrs, 8.4 (C. Eastwood) .. .. 2 3 —Mr R. E. Hall’s Will Oakland, aged, 8.10, allow. 31b (A. Messervey) 3 Also started; 4 Tam Glen 7.11. Will Oakland was first out. but Coch-y-Bondhu joined him after going two furlongs. Will Oakland was beaten a furlong further on. and Gold Brick moved up in the straight to win easily by thfee lengths from Coch-y-Bondhu, who beat Will Oakland by a similar distance. lime, Imin 29sec. FARMERS’ TROT (In Harness), Of 90sovs. One mile and a-half. 3Mr L. Harris’s b m Logan Lily, by Logan Pointer —Wallace L. mare, syrs, scr (S. J. Thomas) .. .. 1 2Mr F. Brown’s Daisy Pointer, 6yrs, 48 yards behind (Owner) .. .. - 1— Mr F. Holmes’s Loburn, 4yrs, scr (Owner) 3 Also started: 11 Direct Wave scr, 8 Fred Logan scr, 5 Princess Thorne scr and Bay Nut 24 yards behind (coupled), 4 Panto scr and Bagpipes scr (coupled), 3 Molly Pointer scr (coupled with Logan Lily), 6 Tetrachord scr and Carnival scr (coupled), 1 Bell Somerton scr (coupled with Loburn), 7 Kempton 12 yards behind, 14 Betty’s Boy 24, 9 Wakataua 24, 13 Bower Dillon 60, 17 Bon Elect 60, 15 My Sonny 84, 10 St. Bridget 96, 12 Huon Denver 108, 16 Killinchy 120. Logan Lily soon opened out a good gap, and at the end of half a mile she had a lead of four lengths from Princess Thorpe, with Bower Dillon and Loburn next and Daisy Pointer handy. Going along the back Daisv Pointer moved up. She was just behind Logan Lily at the entrance to the straight, but Logan Lily beat her home by a good length. Loburn was -in close, .attendance on, leaders turning for home, and he finished easing up 40 yards away third, with Panto, Bay Nut, and St. Bridget next. Times: 3mm 36 2-ssec, 3min 32 3-ssec, 3mm 41 2-ssec. MOUNT HUTT HANDICAP. Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mr H. L. Bowker’s hr g Economist, by Absurd —Week End, aged, 8!9 (F. E. Jones) 1 4 Mr R. Ellis’s Finora, 6yrs, 7.8, allow. 31b (A. Messervey) .. .. 2 2 Mr D. Campbell’s Moorland, aged, 8.11 (R. Morris) 3 Also started: 1 Nincompoop 9.0. Finora was soon out two lengths, in front of Economist and Nincompoop, who followed her to the straight. Economist then moved up, and he beat Finora by a length. Moorland was three lengths away, with Nincompoop two lengths further back. Time, Imin 14sec. TAUMARUNUI RACING CLUB. MISS VERA WINS THE CUP. iPeb United Press Association.) TAUMARUNUI, December 4. The Taumarunui Racing Club’s meeting was held to-day. The totalisator investments realised £13,498, as against £11,712 for <ast year. Results: TRIAL PL ATE.—I Abbess, 1; 2 Macroom, 2; 5 Bracken Abbey, 3. Also started: Abbey Day, Abbey Queen, Always, Bright Comet, General Alamapoto, Lady Cinlra, Lady Spalpeen, Master Mind, Seaport, Scot Free, Tea Leaf. Won by a length and a-half, with two lengths between second and third. Time: Imin 16 3-ssec. TARINGAMOTU HACK HANDICAP, of SOsovs. Six furlongs,—4 Branson, 7.0, 1; 2 Cantab, 7.2, 2; 1 Joy Germ, 8.4, 3. Also started- Green Bonnet 8.10, Topping i. 3, Rina Mangu 7.0, Miss Penury 7.0. Won by a length and a-half, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 5 TAUMARUNUI CUP. Of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 2 Miss Vera, 7.2, ." 1 3 Passionate, 8.3 2 I—Spoony, 8.5 3 Also started: Forest Gold 7.12, Ngarara 7.0. Won by a length and a-quartcr, with a length and a-half between second and thud. MATAPUNA HACK HANDICAP, of SOsovs. Five furlongs.—4 Bracken Abbey, 7.4, 1; 3 Green Bonnett, 9.1, and 8 Abbey Day, 7.0 (dead heat). 2." Also started: Atapai 8.4. Gold Clip 7.12, Macroom 7.10, Master Mind 7.4, Abbey Queen 7.4, Day Guide 7.0, Velma Day 7.6. Miss Penury 7.6. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 6 l-sscc. MANUNUI HURDLES, of 90sovs. One mile and a-half.—l Gold Rep 9.12, 1; 6 Glencairn 9.12, 2; 3 Scot Free 9.0. 3. Also started; Ngahinepouri 10.11. Advent 10.4. Tres Bon 10.2, Ahuriri 9.0, Waiau Lad 9.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min SOscc. M ATI ERF, HACK HANDICAP. qfßssovs. Seven furlongs.—] Branson, 7.0, s 1; 8 Always, 7.5. 2; .2 Cantab, 7.1, 3. Also started: Bright Comet 7.12, Lady Spalpeen 7.1. Rina Mangu 7.0. Won by a length, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time. Irnin 3sec. RANGAROA FLYING HANDICAP, of llOsovs. Six furlongs.—l Tokoroke 7.2, 1; 3 Miss Ivrvnt 8.5. 2; 2 Dav Gu-igl. 9.4, 3. Also started: Passionate 8.1. Won by a neck and a-half, with a neck between second an a third. Time. Imin 17 2-ssec. OWHANGO HACK HANDICAP, of 30 sovs. Cue m'le—l Ncarara 8.9. 1; 3 Day Lass. 7,4. 2: ft Niblick. 7.4. 3. ARo started: Light wood 9 0. L p dv Cinlra 7.8. Glenrnaree 7.4. Velma Dav 7.0. Seaport 7.4. Won bv a lenr-fh and a-onarter, wirh two lengths and a-half between second and third. Time. Imin 47scc.