SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19966, 7 December 1926, Page 15

SPORTING.

RACING AND TROTTING. FIXTURES. December 8, a.—Woodville Jockey Club. December 8, 11.—Wellington Trotting 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.—Core 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, 3. —Auckland R.C. summer. December 27, 28, 30. —Manawatu Racing Club. December 28, 30, 51.—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 are due to-day for the Waikouaiti races. It looks as though Red Wink is like yesterday—a thing of the past. Lady Cavendish looked well at Feilding, and, though defeated in the Stakes, she ran a good race, and should be at her best at Christinas time. Negotiations for the sale of Seatown have been proceeding for some time, and when they are completed Seatown might go into one of the Dominion’s leading stables. J. J. Kenncrley’s team to race at Wellington to-morrow will include Logan Chief, Peter Bingen, and Lee Todd, while Native Chief may contest the Champion Short Limit Stake on the concluding day. The Riccarton apprentice Rex Beale, whose services have been in demand during the past few mouths, lias been engaged to do the light-weight riding for Mr L. C. Hazlett at the holiday meetings. Cawnpore, who has been racing in Sydney for some months, was brought back to Auckland last week. The Thorn ran a remarkably good race in the Feilding Stakes. Mr Currie has a very strong team at the present time, and The Thorn will be a good stake-earner shortly. Seven from the stable are nominated at Auckland. Bracken Abbey, a winner at Taumarunui on Saturday, is spoken of as likely to show up again soon. This smart galloper is one of R. Hannon’s lengthy string. Rapier and Chickwheat have been nominated for both the Manawatu and Dunedin summer meetings, and their programme for the holiday meetings will depend on the imposts allotted them. Delightment has come very solid this season, for in his last six starts the son of Catmint has won five races and finished third on another occasion. In a mile and a. furlong race at Takapuna he came through at the top of the straight and won with ease. Indian Sage had every chance in the Feilding Cup, and his finishing effort was very disappointing. On the second day of the meeting the going was somewhat similar to the track conditions under which he won so easily at Otaki, yet he failed again. . Glenross made an exhibition of the field in the St. Andrew’s Handicap at Feilding going to the front at the start, never relinquishing the lead, and winning as he liked at the finish. The rain which had fallen overnight made the track to his liking, and he carried his 9.2 as though it were a feather-weight. When Piuthair won the Metropolitan Handicap at Riccarton last month she was receiving 151 b from Tanadees. who finished second. In the Auckland Cup Tanadees has to concede 141 b. an estimate which is all in favour of Piuthair. Mr R. A. M'Kenzic holds a very strong hand, as Clarincla is also in at the minimum. The better of his two mares will be hard to beat. , . On his creditable second placing to Royal Ceres in the Pioneer Handicap on the concluding day of the New Zealand Cup meeting. Money Peer’s prospects in the Spring Stakes at Timaru on Friday next will robably be considered most favourable by those who witnessed the colt’s performance on that occasion. Taboo’s track tasks ‘ were of a light order last week owing to his suffering from injuries to one of his legs, caused through ’ becoming entangled with a wire fence. He is making a speedy recovery, and should be in good order for the Timaru meeting. At the Apia Turf Club’s meeting on Saturday, October 30 (says the Samoan Gazette), the two chief races fell to Hon. O. F. Nelson’s pair, Loyal Irish and Ruperra. The New Zealand horse. Loyal Irish, conceded from _ Ist to 3st 41b to the other runners in his race, and he wonin a manner which suggested that he also could have carried two full sacks of copra and then have finished first. Rapine won the last Auckland Cup under 9.8, beating Count Cavour (8.13) by a head. A few weeks ago, in the New Zealand Cup, Count Cavour turned the tables on Rapine with only 61b between them. A few days later Rapine easily beat the Riccarton gelding in the Canterbury Cup. Rapine has to concede 41b in the Auckland Cup, which seems a fair S king Abbey has furnished wonderfully well since his recent trip to Australia, and A. E. Wormald has him in splendid condition to undertake forthcoming engagements. He was jumped over two hurdles at Riccarton one day last week, and gave a faultless exhibition. He will be raced at Timaru in the Otaio Hurdle Handicap, from which ’.is stable companion, Radiac, was withdrawn owing to being eased in his work for a few days, as a result of a slight injury suffered whilst exercising last week. NEW BRIGHTON TROTS. The following handicaps have been declared for the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting:— Trial Handicap, of loOsovs. One mile and a-half. —Peter Felix, Mushroom, Mat Audubon, Huia Son, Whispering Girl, Duco, Beta Vivian, Brent Boy, Elzear, Te Repa scr, Nelson Boy, Katute, Wildbine 12 yards behind. Wee Olga, Rose Ando, Brigand, Nourmahal, Electioneer Child 24, Count Dee 36, Dillon S. 60, Lady Fan, Bertha Bingen 72, Mount Royal, Queen Ida 84, Nelson Bell 96, Wild Hebe 108, Little Logan 120. . - Improvers’ Handicap, of 17osovs. One mile and a-lialf. —Conara, Ante, Meb, Erin’s Lynn, The Toff, Doris Dillon, Dillon Gold, Golden Bubbles, Pegasus, Evelyn Locanda, Planet, Kibiringi, Yen, Logan King Native Queen scr, Logan Lad, Wairua, Winter Audubon, Alvira, Wee Gus, Auto Minto, Searchlight Lad. Dusky Pointer, Exclusive, Locanda Child, Acre, Bold Bill, Holly Bell 12 yards behind, Bob Logan, Grey Cloud, Try Soon, Guy Fawkes. Vera’s Doll. King Abdallah, Haydock, Whakuku 24. Rey Logan, Lord Clan, Harley Dillon 36, High Jinks, The Pointer Mace Memorial Handicap, of 400sovs. Two miles.—Wild Thyme, Harold Burwood, Whispering Willie, Tom Thumb scr, Succession. Trenand 12, Ouimet, Money Spider, Bing Boy, Taurekareka 24, bt. Maura 36. Cardinal Logan, Sea Pearl, Dillon Wilkes, Peter Bingen, Dalnahme, Dolly Dillon 48, Talaro, Native Chief, Becky Logan 72, Logan Don 108. Bowhill Handicap, of ISOsovs. Two miles. —Conara, Alvira, Pegasus, Oriole, Nepia, Lady Cio, Stanley’s Elect scr, Koraki. Sunny Jim 12 yards behind, Locanda Child 24, Prince Swithin, Tobermory, Homer, Thixondale, Nipper 36, Hoon Hay, Lord Clan, Transport. Macanda, The Rook 48, Granite City 84. Stunt Artist 96. Dash Handicap, of ISosovs. One mile. — Energetic, Pegasus, Hvdaspes, Logan Holme, Lady Wayward, Lady Wildwood, Whakuku, Richore, Pearl Coronado scr, Ben Dillon, Pakoti. Nimble Direct, Lord Bingen. Nagol Pointer, Arran Chief 12 yards behind. Dnlnahjne 48. Seaview Handicap, ol 200sovs. Two miles, —Randolph. Frisco Bean scr. Young Carbine, Sunny Jim 12 yards behind. Our Lady 36, Andobell 48, Happy Rosa, Bingenette 60, Bundaberg, Charles Dixie 72, Master Ando 96, John Mauritius, Kola Boy 132 - . . , „ ' Wainoni Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Harold Bnrwood, King Dillon scr. Harry Audubon. Trenand, Diamond Child 12 yards behind, Rose Pointer, Bessie Logan, Ouimet 24, Bing Boy 36. Dolly Dillon, Taurekareka Dalme'ny, Sea Pearl, Wharepiana 48, Fight Ever 60. Electric Handicap of ISosovs. One mile. —Nipper, Lady Wildwood, Thea, Homer, Lady Wayward, Whakuku, Pearl Coronado, The Rook scr, Nagol Pointer Lord Clan. Ben Dillon, Pakoti, Lord Bingen. Double Event 12 yards behind, Bing Boy 36, Darknitc 48, Ben Ohau 60.