SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20282, 15 December 1927, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING NEWS. FIXTURES..: Dee. 17.—Oamaru J.C. (at Wingatui). Dec. 17.—Waipa R-C. Dec. 26. 27.—Dunedin J.C. Dec. 26, 27. —Westland R.C. Dee. 26, 27. — Taranaki J.C. Dec. 26 27. 29.—Manawatu R.C. Deo. 26, 28, Jan. 2, s.—Auckland R.C. Dec. 30. 51, Jan. 2.—Greymouth J.U Dec. 31. Jan 2.—Wairarapa R.C, January 2.—Wyndbam R.C. January 2.—Waikouaiti R.C. January 2, 3. —Hawke’s Bay J ,C. January 2, 3. —Stratford R.C. January 2, 3. —Marion J.C. January 3, 4. —Southland R.O, January 6,7, Reefton J.C. January 7. 9.—Vincent J.C. Jan. 12, 14—Dargaville R.C. Summer. Jan. 14—Ashburton County R.C. Summer. 'Jar,. 21, R.C. Annual. Feb. I.—Tapanui R.C. Annual. , Feb. 23, 25—Nelson J.C. Annual. j( now bears a well-trained appearij and has- thrived on her work and ng this season. rk Royal showed slight signs of sorein the early part of the week through ling himself, but he worked and pulled perfectly sound yesterday tnornm-*. :ie Tractor mare 'Wingatui now looks :tle more robust in condition than when d earlier in the season, ayal Saxon 'has been goinp along satisorily since ho ■ raced at the New Zeal Cup meeting where his form was owhat disappointing. ({Dismantle looked a bit light and nagged xjneu raced at the end of the New Zealand Ohp meeting,; but; has since filled out into z&re shape. , •, . /'John 1 /Bradbury is engaged, in two races ai Wiiigittui on Saturday, but as he reads {Sell -treated in the Oamaru ■ Cup, ho may take; his chance in the principal'pv'ent of the c’ay. , WThorp'seems a strong tendency to fancy Emk- for’the Oamaru Cup and possibly popple with that opinion are on the rifcht traiik, ‘' He, howler,- has none the tyfet of it dtp Nvith_J°ly‘ Bradbury, Who beat him in the D.J.O. Handicap When Mr J. A. .Ainge’s gelding was attempting to give away 4lb, but failed to do sal by a short' length, plus what the winner hhd in hand. Pink Not c did not race again last season. John Bradbury afterwards ran tfVu-d with 8.12 in the G.R.C. Handicap to Vaward 7.13 and Bilbo 7.0. John BradliUry ran third on the second day with 951, and in .the.. W’aiuiate Cup carried 9.3 ami ran to a head dn-a-track tljat suited x’thp latter much better than liie longer striding 'opponent'.’ John Bradbfify in addition suffered interference during tho race. He has shown winning form this season, and is well treated in getting 21b from Pink* Ketd.: - ' " '•The North OtagO sportsman, Mr W. Gardiner, lost a Solferino—Cornflower filly ' a* few days ago. Tho youngster broke two Idgs whilst running in a paddock and had tip bo destroyed. MV. E. Ellis- will, bo riding at Wingatui <vi Saturday, and then go north for the Manawatu, Wairarapa, and Marton meot- %?. ),Ark Royal showed reluctance to gallop right-handed when worked in company with Battlement on Tuesday morning, but he travelled smoothly enough when doine- half ptace work left-handed over' a couple of circuits with Whitirangi yesterday morainfe. '‘Grocnclolh, the three-year-old sister to Centrepiece, in S. 6. Ware’s stable to have don© well since coming to Wingatui, aiid, has, filled out into a bright, healthy appearance. 3 < Celerity II and Spean Bridge are expected to arrive from the south on Friday to fulfil their engagements at Wingatui on Saturday next. , .Battlement and Set Sail both got through ireful-work at Wingatui yesterday. , Battlerhbnt has an objection, to racing near the rails or with inside running, ib other horses. He will not have to travel very wide to Weep outside tho field in tho Oamaru Cup. ,'T. Metcalf has returned to Wingatui to-’ ride at the Oamaru meeting.' . - ;Thc Paper Money gelddig Streamer, who cost 30gns at the November sales in Christchurch, has done well since coming to Wingatui. It is understood that an offer of lOOgns has recently been refused for him. J'A white-legged chestnut gelding named Bast Thought has joined E. J. Ellis’s stable, gelding has a somewhat laboured action in his slow paces, but can evidently gallop 1 .-a little, as he won at the Otautau inectnig held last season, and also- rar s&ond. to Parader in a Trial Handicap rtin at Riverton. •’ ( The stake attached to. tho Wellington Cup has been cut from 1750sovs to ISOOsovs. _/A Solferino-Parablc filly is a recent addition to S. G. Ware’s stable. She is a well-grown and shapely sort ' that looks likely to develop into something useful. J,;F. D. Jones will race Arikiwai, Stormy, aind the Gay Lad gelding First Sight at the Manuwatu and Marton meetings. '.Mr A. M’Donald, of Mastcrton, has soM His yearling filly by Catmint from Hyades tp, an Australian owner. , The filly is a sister to Fbaola and Prodice. 45Limerick continues to get through useful exercise at Riocarton. Jflt has been practically decided to send Footfall and Paperchaso to Auckland. ■•’Tho three-year-old Royal Lineage, who greated a good impression when ho won oil the Grand National meeting, will shortly resume work after a spell._ jjTlie;smart filly Lady Limond is reported to be in good shape for engagements fallilte duo in the near future. , ‘. They do things in a hurry sometimes. An Auckland paper states that “ Princess Ronnie, who has only been in commission d couple of weeks, is coming on very fast." Sjhe will probably go off very fast. ’ At regular intervals stories gain currency regarding the existence, of a jockeys’ ring. JU report- of • that character is again in circulation in tho North Island. •.When Set Sail mot Centrepiece in tho (Jt.J.C. Handicap, the latter was giving rtjvay 81b. Centrepiece was in show condition, but the’: form ' appears to have been df-ceptod as correct, because in the Christmas Handicap Set Sail has to allow Centrojiicco 11b and come in on 91b worse terim fpr beating a fat'horse. Great Charter cleared out from tho field on that occasion and won with 7.6 in Irain 39 5-ssec. He flnirbed half a dozen lengths in front of Set Sail, who will have to meet tho three-year-oM on lib worse terras in the Christ mas Handicap. Sol Sail, of course, wen :C double at the Timaru meeting, but she was lucky to win on tho first day, and Great Charter did not appear on the scene. On paper Great'Charter should run a good race, as he is far more likely to improve than a six-year-old mare. ", Countersign finished third in the Fen dalton Handicap and well in front of Sot Sail. In the A.R.C. Christmas Handicap Countersign has been handicapped to meet Set Sail on 51b bettor terms than when they ran in the Fendalton Handicap.^ 'David Garrick cost TIOO guineas as a yearling. H 0 has been playing a costly role, but may yet take a leading part in an important event. Mr A. M. Hendy, wiho recently returned from a trip to Australia, where he participated in the V.R.C. -spring meeting, states that over 10.000 cars were parked a)t Flcmington on Melbourne Cup day. /The 12,000-guinea two-year-old colt who nknks as a half-brother to Call Boy, has bben named Strolling Player. -An English trainer was recently fined fjlO for making insulting remarks concerning a jockey’s riding. There is not enough money in the world to pay the fine for what some people say about riders in this country who lose when they should win. '■ Six of a field of nine horses seen out at a meeting recently held at Birmingham ran in blinkers. ~ , . 'Tubed horses are not allowed to .race m France They l can. however, race in any veterinary or" Saddlers’ decoration in EngJt is - reported that some of the English Racing Clubs contemplate starting their meetings next season between 2.30 and 3 o’elock and finishing at 6 p.m.

TROTTING. FIXTURES* December 15, 17.—New Brighton T.G. December 17.—Oamaru J.C. (two events) 'December 26.—Ashburton T.C. 'December 26, 27.—Westport T.C. December 26, 27, —South Wairarapa. December 26.—Gore T.C. 'December 29. Winton T.C. December 27, 29, 31.—Auckland T.C. January 2.—Waikouaiti (two events). January 2.—Wyndham R.C. (two events), January 2, 3.—Canterbury Park T.C. Summer. January! 3. —Westland T.C. Annual. January:3, 4. —3. R. Meeting (four events). ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT. “ Wager ” (Kurow). A;- G. Wilson. Aceptancea are due tovlay for the Gore Trotting Club's meeting. The Nelson Bingen gelding Neerson was one of tho unlucky horses at the Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting. Ho Was handicaped at 3.42 and ran third in 3.36 2-5. Neerson is a five-year-old half-brother to Glenelg. Tho performances of the three-year-old colt Vestas , at Wellington were indeed gratifying not only to his owner and his trainer, but also to all admirers of a good youngster. It is to be hoped (says an exchange) that theson of Matchlight and Imperial Fan continues, to act properly, for that is all'that is required for him to win important contests. The following penalties have been declared in connection with the South Wairarapa Trotting Club’s meeting:—Wairarapa Cup: Bankhead 72yds. Gold Dial 36, Explosion 24; Clareville Handicap: Bankhead 96yds, and Explosion 24. The arrival of Shiek in Auckland will help- to arouse extra interest in the Auckland Trotting Cup. A reeprd price of 13,500 dollars for a three-year-old pacing filly was given when Hollyrood Jacqueline changed hands in America recently. This filly is great Groat Britton 2.3 J, tho latter a son of Mr J. R. M'Kenzie’a Peter Chenault, who is doing stud duty in Canterbury. During the running of the second division of tho Novice_ Handicap recently at Richmond (Victoria), Second Voyage, owned by Miss Walsh, of Essenden, showed signs of illness. A veterinary surgeon was called in after the race and subsequently • announced that the horse appeared to have been doped. . Trotting has a tremendous ‘ following in Germany, and at The opening meeting ou a new track laid down at Altonaer, each of tho day’s racing was witnessed by over 15,000 people. The track, which is a dirt one. is seven furlongs in circumference, and Bft wide, and is banked at each end fully 7ft to the outside. There are no races for pacers, but that there is no scarcity of trotters round Hamburg was proved by the fact that one event was run in two divisions, with 37 starting in the first and 43, in tho second. All the races are handicapped on the yards system, and speculation is by the totalisator only, investments being accepted from 5s upwards, and for a straightout win Or a place. Tho totalisator is worked on a different system. from that in New Zealand in regard to closing and balancing. The machine .closes automatically ■ when die starter presses a lever at tho post, but if a false start is recorded tho machine opens up immediately and continues business until the horses are finally sent away. The loading trainer is J. Mills, an American, and there is a big strain of American blood running through most of the horses. The Waikato Trotting Club, through its starter, showed its appreciation of J. Shaw’s enterprise in taking an extra horso to tho fixture last week for exhibition purposes, by fining him £1 for being late at tho post in the Mark Memorial Cup with Bold Bill. Tho driver, after the occurrence, made an explanation to the authorities that tho delay was caused through having to attend to Jewel Pointer, who was shortly afterwards to bo called upon for his great effort, and also having two horses to get ready for tho Cup. The committee seemed perfectly satisfied with Shaw’s explanation, but the find . was . allowed _ to stand. Considering that the trainer in question gave himself extra work by taking Jewel Pointer down in tho club’s interest to give the exhibition, it shows a poor return for the effort made to add to the -attraction of the fixture (says tho Auckland Sun). In the circumstances surely the fine could have been remitted. The above punishment is a more bagatelle to what followed the famous Ribbonwood-Fitz trial, which drew tho largest attendance ovei seen or likely to bo seen at Addington or elsewhere in this, country. On the final day of the meeting on which the match took place Ribbonwood again drew a very large crowd by. being sent against the existing record' for a mile. Ribbonwood .-rt-ent 2.9, and during the same day D. J. Price was disqualified for six months'for making way for a beaten horse. WAIKOUAITI RACES. (Pee United Press Association.) TIMARU, December 14. The following are the handicaps for the Waikouaiti Racing Club’s meetmg:—Bray Memorial Handicap, of 190 soys. Five furlongs.—Circulation 9.9, Arrowmir 8.11, Gay Sonnet 8.9. Bright Mark 8.2, Martis, Royal Saxon, Hurdy Gurdy 8.1, Solgcle 7.12, Goldtown 7.11, Tripaway 7.8, Lady Dilatory. Amorist. Dark Spot, All British, Real < dad, Delicious. Singer 7.0. Waikouaiti Cup. of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter.- —Taboo 9.0, Circulation 8.13, John Bradbury 8.12, Overdrawn 8.8, Wingatui 8.5, Sir Roy 8.4, Heather Lad 8.1, Gold Brick 8.0, Black Duke 7.12, Gay Sonnet 7.7, King Sol 7.6, Arpent 7.2 Lucy Locket 7.1. Money Peer, Wayward 7.0. 1 Welter Handicap, of 170sovs. One mile. —Heather Lad 10.11, King Sol 10.2, Green Cloth 9.9, Kaikahu 9.6, Olympia, Incursio, Armchair, Rory O’Moore. Rhondda 9.0. Hawkesbury Hack Handicap, of 165sovs, Six furlongs—Money Mine 9.2, Solgele 8.10, Royal Head 8.8. Tripaway 8.7, Felony 8.2, Miss Trillion, Lady Dilatory, Amorist, Way, Armchair 7.13, Rory O’Moore, Dark Spot 7.12, Incursio, Hina Maunga 7.9, Rhondda, Karetane, Little Duchess 7.8, All Smiles, Streamer, Pufi 7.7. Orbell Stakes, of 200sovs. Seven furlongs.—Taboo 9.9. John Bradbury 9.6, Overdrawn 9.3, Gold Brick 8.12, Sir Roy 8.11, Black Duke, Heather Lad 8.10, Arrowmir. Miss Wmkie 8.5, Gay Sonnet 8.4, Arpent 7.11, ’ Lucy Locket 7.10, Blue Dragoon, Bright Mark 7.9. Martis, Goldtown, Royal Saxon, Real Glad, All British, Court Jester 7.7. New Year Handicap (harness), of 150sovs. One mile and a-half. —Great Heart, Bell Embrace, Cape Logan, Emu-]io-ht, Princess Lou, Hilda Orton, Leona Bingen, Last Pointer, John Appear, Roy L’or, Listen In, Locandaline, Lily Audubon scr, Tres Bon, Hereweka 24yds bhd, Kinney Dillon, Malice 60, Kelpie 84, Planet 108. . , ~, , . Domain Handicap (saddle), of l/osovs. One mile. —Brown Pointer, Doncliff, Great Heart, Bell Embrace, Cape Logan, Onoto, Emulight, Princess Lou, Hilda Orton. Last Pointer, Fairy Chimes, Princess Hazel, Listen In, Wilkie Bard, Locandaline, Lily Audubon scr, Merrigal, Red Shiner, Sunny Vue, Vasiliki 12yds bhd, Tres Bon 24, Nelson Fay, Hereweka 36, Malice, Spring Flower 48 Sassin. Harrotha 60, Planet 84, Free Pointer 108. WINTON TROTTING CLUB. The following handicaps have been declared in connection with the Winton Trotting Club’s annual meeting:— Commissioner’s Handicap (harness). One mile and a-half. —Black Friar, Lily Harold, Chiming Lass, Muri, June Chimes, Madam Locanda. Alva Lass, Chimeaway, Weary Dillon, Musical Chimes, Southern Light, Sunspot, Tingles, Coy Bells, Red Swithin. Jolly Maid, Marvin Dillon, Coldwood, Nelbar scr. Cleverly, Sunbell, Tarndale 12yds bhd, Needles 24, Postmark 36. South Hillend Handicap (saddle). For. trotters. One mile and a-half. —Helen M'Gregor, Harold Moor, Author Thorpe, Pavo, Kyra, Baby Joan. Bob Wilkes, Lady Lcnore. El Carvo, Bon Jour, Dan Wallace, Peter Marion, Pattie Bingen, Sunny Gold, Mona Child scr, Toheroa. Saxon, Jock Bingen, Dorinda 24yds bhd, Marvin Bell, Snider 36, Llano, Watersong 48, Rodger Wilkes 60, Jade 72. The Sprinter, Lady Russell 84, Hawkesbury’s Pride, Huegood 96. Alpha Wilkes 144. Winton Trotting Club Handicap (harness) . 4-50 class. Two miles. —Marinca, Denver’s Doll, Mirella. Generator, Springnote, Liberal, Slump, Storm Junior, Tennesee Child. Lady Freo’aan, Perky Locanda, Turi Chimes scr. Hushabyc 12yds'bhd. Free Lance 24, Sandown 36, Miss Adonis, Nan Brent, Hector’s Own 48. Lucky Harold, Newcourt, Kibiringi, Nelson M'Ehvyn 60, Logan Hanlon 72, Firelight 84, Lcnamhor 06, Lingfield. Joliy Pet 108. Stewards’ Handicap. 3.40 class. One mile and a-half. —Morning Sun Don Derby, Tarndale, Eiffel Tower, Sea Hawk, Princess Thorpe bcs* Pando Pointer, Gold-

mine, Matilda's Match, Vitalis 12yds bhd, John Logan. Cardinal and Blue, Slump, Thrift, Revolt 24, Kanuknot, Sunshower 36, Hushabye,’Drake 48, Spring Chimes* Nelson M’Kinney 84. ‘ President’s Handicap. Trotters only. Two miles. —Lady Bingen, Pavo, Harold Moor, Baby Joan, Master Burlington, Marold, Author Thorpe, Bob Wilkes, Bon Jour, Deceitful, Peter Marion, Pattie Bingen, Bon Fleur, Edith Pointer, Sunny Gold scr. Exotic, Reta Corena, Secret Link 12yds bhd, Toheroa, Saxon 24, Wattle Patch, Jock Bingen 36, Snider, Roan Wilkes 48, Watersong, Llano 60, Jade 84, Hawkesbury’s Pride, Huegood 108, Alpha Wilkes, Young Tom 168. Speedwell Handicap (harness). One mile and .-a-quarter.—Denver’s Doll, Mirella, Generator, Wood Pointer, Golden Dawn, Spring Note, Slump, Logan Brae, Tennessee Child. Princess Pointer, Perky Locanda scr, Liberal, Storm Bell 12yds bhd. Cardinal and Blue, Lee Bingen, Free Lance 24, John Dee, Miss Adonis, Azaleas, Kibiringi, Nelson MTvinney, Nan Brent 36, Logan Hanlon, Nelson M'Ehvyn 48, Lenamhor 60/ Jolly Pet, Lingfield 72. Members’ Handicap (harness). One mile and a-half.—Black Frier, Shady Spot, Chimeaway, Sonata, Weary Dillon, Musical Chimes, Playwave, Tingles, Coy Bells, Sunspot, White Sun, Lily Harold, Grace Bingen, Jolly Maid, Lady Norris scr. Sunbell, Tarndale, Cloverly, M'Grath 12yds bhd. Lady Zita, Needles 24, Baker Boy 36, Eiffel Tower 48. Streak 72, John Logan Thrift 84. Farewell Handicap ( saddle). 2.24 class. One mile.—Perfect Pointer, Muri, Spring Note, Snowcap, Logan Brae scr, Marinca, Berma Pointer, Storm Bell 12yds bhd, Golden Dillon, Sandown, Lee Bingen, Better Days, Pert Pointer, Free Lance 24, John Dee, Spring Chimes, Newcourt, Dawson Bingen. Lucky Harold, Kibiringi 36, Jazalock, Hector’s Own 48.