SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20490, 18 August 1928, Page 7

SPORTING.

RACING NEWS, FIXTURES. August 18.—Grand National Meeting. August 25.—Hawke’s Bay Hunt Meeting. September I. —Otago Hunt Meeting. September I.—Taranaki Hunt Meeting. September 5. —Mar„on Meeting. September 13, 15.—Wanganui Meeting. September 19. —Manawatu Hunt Meeting September 22—Ashburton Meeting. September 22.—Napier Park Meeting. September 22, 24.—Avondale Meeting. September 27, 28;—Geraldine Meeting. September 29.— Pakuranga Hunt Meetin|‘eptember 29 —Hawke’s Bay Meeting. October 6.—Kurow Meeting.',.. . October 6, B.—Auckland Spring MeetmOctober 11. 13—Dunedin Spring -Meeting. ' By Sentinel. Commendation is to be put into i\oik by G. Jones on his return to Awapuni from the Grand National meeting. , At Monday’s meeting of members ox the Auckland Racing Club the president. Sir Edwin Mitchelson, M.L.C., intimated that the occasion, would probably be the last time upon which I will be addressing members from the presidential Ch The brood mare Degage (Kilbroney— Miss De Val) arrived at Christchurch early in the week, and she has been sent to Winslow for stud purposes. During her career on the turf. Degage was a speedy performer, and with deeding to recommend her she should do well at the stud; It is stated that she will be mated with the English stallion Shambles. Unless the plans were changed at the last minute, the Victorian colt Molhson, the unbeaten two-year-old of last season, is now in Sydney, in. preparation for important spring, engagements. A meeting between him and Limerick should arouse great interest, provided Molhson does not tarnish his reputation before taking on the New Zealand champion. It is stated that the defeat of theEnglish colt Flamingo in the Grand Irix De Paris resulted in a good parcel ot English money being left on the i renc-li side of the channel. .. . . . Apparently Spearfelt is training on satisfactorily, since he is stated to have been backed recently for the Melbourne Cup, in which he figures as top weight with 9.12. In 1926 Spearfelt won the Melbourne Cup under 9.3, so that he is now called upon to carry 91b m excess of that impost. x c T,. n i At Mdorefield on August 6, Inflation, the four-year-old gelding by (713) from Bo Peep, won the first division of the Staff Welter Handicap, six furlongs, by two lengths. He was second Australia, and New Zealand women are not licensed as jockeys, but in Austria there is at least one woman holding a jockey s ! lce >\ n0 ’ is really capable. Ibis is Miss Connie Reeves, a daughter of the English trainci Herbert Reeves, who is located in Austria. When competing against male professionals she receives l° b allowance and this advantage enabled hei to win two races on the day the Austrian Derby was run. In one she beat the ci ack Hungarian jockey, Shejbal, by a short head! and she got a great reception from the public. She had only two mounts Followers of J. T. Jamieson s stable had a poor day at Moorefield on August 6 Mithra was backed down to a short p'rice in the Three and. I-our-y ear-old Handicap, but after meeting with inteiference finished fourth. The second reverse'of the afternoon came when imported Lorient II was beaten m the second division of the Staff Welter Handicap. At one stage of the betting Lorient II suddenly went out of favour, but came in again quite as-smartly. Ciettuiß away badly, he was easily beaten by Roseeka, who was galloping in leisurely fashion from the time he took charge halfway up the hill. Lorient may possibly have made a race of it oqly for dwelling at the start. , . It is casv to believe in ITynannas nbilitv as a weight-carrier (comments “ Pilot ”in the Sydney Referee). He has height, length, and substance. ' hint a great hurdler he’d make,’’ was the first thing that came to my mind when I first saw him at Eahdwick. He is not handsome, but a couple ofHmontbs h6nce, when he has morepolish than at .present Jtis appearatice will .be more showy. One thing certain is that he looks solid enough to satisfy any Australian who has backed him for the Caulfield Cup In colour, he is - chestnut, Hynannas stable companion, Thnrnbull, is a usefullooking gliding, by Thurnham from Belle of New York, but, though a winner, does not approach Hynamia’s class as a racehorse. T. A. Daly will take both horses to Melbourne: about the 15th of this month,' and they arc to be trained at Caulfield.

v TROTTING. FIXTURES. August 20. —New Zealand Metropoli13September 8— New Brighton T.C. October 15, 17.—Auckland T.C. October 20.—Timaru T.C. October 20, 22.—Greymoutb T.C. October 22.—Oamaru T.C. ■ November 6. S. 9;—Metropolitan T.C. November 17, 21. —Otahuhu T.C. November 24 (or December I,).—Wellington T.C. , November 29. December I.—Forbury Park T.C. By Sentinel. Jewel Pointer thrives on racing and consequently should be at his best in the National Cup. On the opening day of the Metropolitan meeting he ran fourth in the August Handicap, after registering time approaching a record, and on Wednesday, after a hard race in the King George Handicap, he was again produced in the Speedway Handicap. In each case the Auckland pacer raced well. There were some brilliant pacers in the Speedway Handicap at Addington on Wednesday, but what looked like being a good contest was spoiled by the track conditions, which were at their worst when the race.was run. The winner, Harold Thorpe, acted well in the mud, and showed a fine burst of speed. Sarella has evidently trained off. In 'the Trial Handicap on the opening, day the St. Swithin mare raced badly, whilst in the Belgium Handicap on Wednesday the did very little better. She failed to show any stamina at the end of the races. Great Actress had every chance m the Lincoln Handicap, but the Great Audubon mare failed very badly over the concluding stages. She has not neon racing at all well in her recent efforts. Free Advice paced a good race, in the Lincoln Handicap, and the Auckland mare should be seen to advantage this season, especially over short courses. R. Townley is more closely associated with trotters, but he occasionally has a useful pacer in his stable. Some ’ time ago he took up the Southland mare Hector’s Own. and she was successful in the Lincoln Handicap. Hector’s Own is by Sir Hector, and is a useful pacer, whose chief asset is speed. . Bessie Logan broke down during her race at Addington on Saturday, and it looks as though the racing days of this smart sprinter are over. ’ Bold Bill went sore before the Addington meeting, and he had to be cased in his work. , . Talaro put in a great run over the last two furlongs in the Speedway Handicap, and it carried him into third place. He is very well at present, and should win good races later on. Daphne De Oro went another fine race in the King George Handicap. On the first day Peterwah beat her, whilst m the King George she finished third to Gold Jacket and Zenith, after having to make up a lot of ground over the la6t mile. . . , . , , Tamerlane was finishing at a great pace in the Improvers’ Handicap at Addington on Wednesday, and was just beaten for third place. He made little impression on the pacemakers over the first part, but there was no doubt about his finishing effort. Tamerlane likes the sting out of the ground, and possibly the race would improve him. As an exhibition of straight-out trotting. nothing at the Metropolitan meeting has given a better display than Young Blake did in the Avon Handicap on Wednesday. Not a mistake marred his display in his herculean task of catching the loaders, and at the finish he was only beaten by a head. “ A break is as good ns a rest,” is a common saying in trotting circles, and the two breaks put in by Bonny Spec during the running pos-

sibly helped her to finish with renewed dash. Incidentally she made a third break just : as-the post was reached, out this did not gain her any ground. ’ Sydney papers to hand show that the win of the Auckland pacer Lord Lu, on Tuesday of last week, was not a very important one. The meeting was staged by the Richmond Trotting Club on the Londonderry course, and the race in which S. August harnessed, up Lord Lu was the Approved . Handicap, one mile, and which was worth only £2O. Apparently August had to ' find another name for the son of L6rd ,: Nepean when he reached Sydney, as the papers show that the gelding raced under the name of Lord Cap (late Lord Lu). There were ten starters, and a hot favourite, was made of Belle Ribbonwood, while Lord Lu (to give: him the name het races under in Auckland) was third.' choice ■in the betting, but at a good price. • Evidently August had' an easy drive, as Lord Lu won by four lengths from the favourite, and covered the-mile in ■ 2:23, Two races later Lord Lu was producedin the Richmand Handicap, the chief event of the programme, and carrying a ‘ stake of only £35. This time he was on 24 yards behind, and finished third to Talisman and Machine Silk, .who ran a dead heat. Talisman going ,3.33 from 48 yards and Machine 3.20-2-5 from 86 yards. In the run off. Machine Silk beat Talisman in 3.27 J. METROPOLITAN TROTS. CONCLUDING DAY ON MONDAY. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 17. The third day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Club’s trots will be held on Monday. CJ.C. RACES. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 17. The following are' the acceptances for the third day of the C.J.C. Grand National meeting: Longbeach Handicap, of 250sovs. Six furlongs.—Kalos 10.13, Tripaway 10.9, Locarno 10.4, Meadow Lark 9.11, Dumblane, Sarnia 9.8, Waterlow, Narrative 9.2, Waihemo, First Raid, Bone Raid, Lytup, Scrambler 9.0. ■ Aylesbury Steeplechase, of 250sovs. About two miles and a-half.—Hangi Sarto 11.8, Royal Fashion 11.7, Captain Sarto 11.1 Hyperion 10.9, Message 'Boy 9.13, Tycho 9.9, Mataipuke 9.5, Faloose 9.0. Sydenham Hurdles, of SOOsovs. Two miles.—Red - Fuchsia 11.9, Gaze 10.11, Peneus 10.2, Nucleus 9.8, Craigmore 9.2, Kilburn, Nino of Spades 9.01 Styx Hurdles, of 250sovs. Once round and a Gay, Oriflamb, (Nine of Spades, Diana's Lad 9.13; Ned Kelly 9.10, Red Heather 9.9, Amorist, Rangiawhio, Erin-go-Bragh, Carinthia, Steel Bar, Picaninny, Kempsey, Umtali 9.0. ; Lincoln Steeples, of SOOsovs. About three -miles.—Tuki 11.9, Pouri 11.3, Brigadier Bill 10.8. Jovial 10.3, Passin’ Through 0.6, Radiate 9.0, Ranui 9.0, Rangi Sartp 9.0., Heathcote Handicap,' of SOOsovs. One raile.-T-Black Mint 10.9, Fairy Herald 10.5, Roygl,Damon 10.3, Town Bank 10.0, Chickwheat, Peneus. Tuahine 9.3, Kilmiss, Gold Mint, Hoylake 9.0. Rcdcliffs Handicap, of ISOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Teri 10.6, Beau Geste 10.3, Historic 10.1, Amor 9.9, Boy 9.6, Princess Mafalda 9.5, Grand -National. Solfello, Waihemo, Broadmoor, Wreath of Myrtle, Gay Bird, Zeuxis, Membo 9.0. Selwyu Handicap, of SOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Taboo 10.9, Royal Damon 10.6, Battle Colours 10.1, Thorndalc 9.12, Panther, Royal Game 9.9, Nincompoop 9.6, Tuahine, Royal Saxon, Pangolin 9.5, Teri,' Miss Winkie, Buoyant, Shandrc 9.0.

TARANAKI HUNT CLUB

(Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON. August 17. The following weights have been declared for the Taranaki Hunt Club's .meeting;—. Leppcrton Hunters’ Hurdles; One mile and a-half.—Bay Digh'ton; 19;3, Blago 0.7, Inahman 9.3, Omeo, Michael .Shimose, Tcucer, Patrolct, Pikimai, Chyrrin, Harrowgate 9.0. Hunters’ Maiden Steeplechase. Two miles.—Haeremai 10.9,. Waitanekau 10.7, Huirangi Girl, Inahman 10.4, Hats Off, Trouble 10.2, Liberal .Lady, Nimblefoot, Toney, Michael Shimose, Vitality, Pikimai, Excelsior, Flying Fran, Passport, Quarrelsome, Kitty 10.0, Waihi Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs. —Flying Shot 9.0, Miss Mercia '8.13, Troilus 8.12, Argue 8.7, Gas Napper 8.4, Kaha 8.3, Green Acre, Yawl, Whisogae 8.2, Te Karere 8.0. Taranaki Hunt Cup Steeples. Two miles and a-half.—Haeremai 10.7,. I’onpeino, Waitanehau 10.5,. Inahman, Huirangi Girl 10.2, Trouble, Liberal Lady, Passport, Tony 10.0. Stratford Handicap. Six furlongs.Bcnzora 9.4, Te Monanui 8.9, Partaga 8.2, Vivo 7.12, Hoariri, Horomea 7.11, Anolo, Monoghan 7.10, Oration 7.8, Mint Leaf, Royal Mint 7.7, Manly 7.6, March On, Saggitarms 7.2, Paul Lucerne, Lochson, Captain Gazeley, Sea Star, Monsogne. Lucrative 7.0. Hunters’ Flat Handicap. One mile and a-quarter.—Bay Dighton 11.8, Wnitanehau 10.7, Blago, Resin 10.6, Inahman 10.2, Haeremai, Fencer, Chyrria, Michael Shimose, Razor, Flying Fran, Karrowgate, Quarrelsome, Kitty, Patrolet 10.0. Urenui Hack Handicap. Six furlongs, —Gold Dawn 9.0, Silver Rule 8.8, Denier, Onward 8.0, Miss Mercia 7.12,' Flying Shot 7.11, he Atiawa, Argite 7110, Lucrative 7.9, Monsogne 7.7, Yawl, Green Acre, Buster Cut. Tiney, Our Manty, Tangcrim, Merxcis, Bisogne tilly. Boundary, Pukake, Te Karere 7.0. THE NATIONAL MEETING. (From Our Specjae Reporter.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 17. The problem confronting those in search of successful fancies for the concluding day of the Grand National Meeting consists in the fact that they are faced with three different track conditions: On the first day the going was quite firm. On the second it was sloppy and greasy, and on the tihrd it promises to be sticky and holding. In such circumstances the chances are that the track conditions will assist the handicapper in his efforts to hide the winners. Riccartou is in porous ground, which dries quickly, and unless rain or a heavy frost sets in the going will be fairly firm, but probably on the holding side. ■ Triparvay may start favourite for the Longbeach Handicap. Dumblane may not be suited by the going, but on firm ground he would take a good deal of beating, and so would Meadow Lark. When, however, it comes to the final selection it may be found that Kalos and Narrative may be supported as most likely to trouble Tripaway. Rangi Sarto, Message Boy, and Tycho may be the order of selection in the Aylesbury Steeples. The bracket, Red Fuchsia, and, Peneus, will probably see the shortest price in the Sydenham Hurdles, with Gaze and Craigmore (who is showing improved form) next in demand. ■ • • Diana’s Lad, Nine of Spades, and Ned Kelly may lie sorted out as the best in the Styx Hurdles, and -the order of favouritism iu the Lincoln Steeples may he Pouri, Tuki, and Brigadier Bill. In the Heathcote Handicap Black Mint, Royal Damon, and Town Bank read as a likely trio to find most support in the order named, and in the Redcliffs Handicap Historic, Solfello, and Beau Geste may be the order. The card will conclude with the Sehvyn Handicap, for which the popular pick may be Panther. Royal Game, and Royal Saxon or Taboo.