SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20501, 31 August 1928, Page 13

SPORTING.

: RACING NEWS. FIXTURES. September I.—Otago Hunt Meeting. September I.—Taranaki Hunt Meeting. September s.—Marion Meeting. September 13, 15.—Wanganui Meeting. September 19. —Manawatu Hunt Meetins, September 22. —Napier Park Meeting. September 22, 24.—Avondale Meeting. September 27, 28.—Geraldine Meeting. September 29. —Pakuranga Hunt MeetOctober 6.—Kurow Meeting. October 6, B.—Auckland Spring MeetJM, ' October 13.—Carterton Meeting. October 20, 22.— Wellington Meeting. October 20, 22.—Gore Meeting. October 20, 24.—Waikato Meeting. October 22.—Waikato Hunt Meeting. October 22.—Waverley Meeting. October 22.—Waipawa Meeting. October 22.—North Canterbury Meeting. October 25, 27.—Poverty Bay Meeting. October 27.—Masterton Meeting. October 27.—Banks Peninsula Meeting. October 31. —Birchwood Hunt Meeting. November 1, 3.—Dargaville Meeting. November 3,5, 7, 10.—New Zealand Cup Meeting. . November 8,10.— Whangarei Meeting. By Sentinel. The weather of the past few days has resulted in converting the Wingatui training tracks into fast going. The inside tracks are somewhat devoid of grass and hence the wind has a more drying effect than would be the case if the surface carried a windshield in the shape of a more or less luxuriant turf. One could hear the horses pounding along the back stretch yesterday morning. A number of horses engaged at the Otago Hunt Club’s meeting got through useful work. . Eaton Bells was allotted good striding work and has done well since being recommissioned. Rotorex got through good strong work and showed a desire to increase the pace. Tardy. Eliminator, and Killorna were sent useful tasks without being extended. Salmo Salar and Waving Corn were allotted lenient tasks. Ranui strode over a couple of circuits, and is bright and well despite his heavy campaign at Riccarton. , Battlement, Set Sail, and Lucy Locket cantered and then they finished in the order named over seven furlongs in Imin 30see, the last five in Imin 3 2-ssec. The time will give evidence, of the fact tbat the No. 1 grass has become remarkably Tembronev and On Watch reeled off half a mile in 52 3-ssec, and Phaster and Wine Tray broke Imin 3sec for five furMa rjoram did good useful work without being allowed to extend himself. Unitali did long slow work on the inside of the steeplechase schooling course. Radiant Knight, in receipt of a good deal of weight from Armchair and Goldtown, gave them a start and led them home at the end of a mile, in which they covered the last seven furlongs in Imin Thurlow and Battle Screen worked over half a mile in 54sec. Broadfleld did strong striding work over a couple of furlongs. King Sol was allotted easy cantering. Romance was schooled, and one or two others got through useful tasks without being sent bn a time-making mission. _ Winalot was favourite for the Melbourne Cup when the-last mail to hand left Australia. " The Tea Tray mare Spode is again in ■work at. Riccarton. Martarma exhibited signs of soreness when noticed working during Grand National week, and seems .to be still doubtful. __ ~ The Grand National winner, Wiltshire, has been eased up since his return home. He is well worth putting in lavender and cotton wool till next season. T. H. Gillett has a three-year-old halfbrother, by Thurnham. to Royal Saxon, in his team, at. Riccarton. The visiting horses from the north and south with engagement at the Otago Hunt Club’s meeting are booked to arrive today. . , . R. M’Donald’s team is now being worked in private at Mosgiel Park. - Overdrawn, Cassels, and Galway have been frequently in evidence at Wingatui of late, but did not appear there yesterday morning. Hard Prince has no immediate engagements, but is working well, and should soon be ready if required for the early spring meetings. , . The Anomaly—Quiz two-year-old filly in F. Shaw’s stable and the white-legged Balboa gelding in G. Feilding’s team were allowed to move along in their work yesterday morning, and showed improvement. The Paper Money—Vicereine twb-year-old Gold Tinge, will be brought down with. S. G. Ware’s team to participate in: the two-year-old parade at the Otago Hunt Club meeting. One of the best-conditioned horses at Wingatui is Killorna, the half-sister by Archery to Good as Gold. She is coming on nicely under R. C. Reid’s control, and on appearances should soon repay the patience exercised in her training. C. Gieseler has two promising sorts in Royal Limon and Win Abbey. They strode over three furlongs yesterday morning .in 39sec without being extended. "Pink Note’s task is generally nice striding work over a couple of circuits, and the fact that he is training on is evidenced by anxiety to increase the pace. According to reports from the North Island, Lucky Light won well when she scored at the Hawke’s Bay Hunt meeting, and in a style suggesting promise of better form, Raasay, -who has .been sold for 3000 guineas, was got by Lord Quez from Tressida, and won four times, and was five times placed, out of 13 starts last season. Tressida was the dam of Runnymede. who proved himself a good three-year-old, but since then has been a failure. The Warwick Stakes, run over a mile, will be decided at Warwick Farm tomorrow. Limerick, Winalot, Satrap, Prince Humphrey, Raasay, Amounis, and . Avant Courier, are amongst those enga!!r J. R. M’Kenzie has returned to Wellington after a tour of the world. He made some purchases of thoroughbreds whilst in England, and they have now arrived in New Zealand. Sunart, who won the New Zealand Cup of 1924, is being subjected to an attempt at resurrection in, the form of a jumper; He has been following the hounds, and recently took part in a point-to-point steeplechase. Comic Song walked a bit tenderly after exercise at Wingatui on Wednesday, and did not appear on the track yesterday morning. However, he seemed sound enough when noticed walking on the road fronting the course. Limond sired Limerick, and hence it is a matter of regret to learn that a yearling colt by him from Mr W. T. Hazlett’s Razzle Dazzle has been lost through an accident. Razzle Dazzle was a particularly brilliant mare, and anything produced by her to a successful sire represents big value. Mr E. J. Watt, who won the New Zealand Cup with Midnight Sun, and at one time maintained a strong stable in this country, was one of the ‘ also started ” in an election for a seat on the committee of the Australian Jockey Club. With the object of assisting the success of its race meetings, the Vincent Jockey Club contemplates laying down a training track inside the course proper. It is also intended to sow down the full width of the race track in order to prevent the dust nuisance from being so much in evidence. The club has progreseive ideas, and intends making the best use of its opportunities to popularise racing in its district. The freehold property and buildings held by the Wellington Racing Club at Trentham. after allowing for depreciation, stand valued at £131,000.

TROTTING. FIXTURES. September B.—r New Brighton T.C. October 15, IT. —Auckland T.C. October 20. —Timarn T.C. October 20, .22. —Greymouth T.C. October 22, —Oamaru T.C. November 6,8, 9. —Metropolitan T.C. November 17, 21. —Otahuhu T.C. November 24 (or December 1). —Wellington T.C. ■ , , _ , November 29, December 1. —Forbury Park T.C. - By Sentinel. Double Event has joined G. S. Smith’s stable at New Brighton. The Four Chimes horse Chimcr has joined M. B. Edwards’s stable. • Native Star has joined M. B. Edwards’s stable, and not, as previously announced, E. C. M’Dermott’s. Peter Bingen and Jackie Audubon have been placed in work again after a brief spell following the Grand National meeting. , A payment is due to-morrow for the New Zealand Trotting Derby. Nominations for the Trotting Derby ot 1930 close to-morrow. The Ashburton Trotting Club held a successful season and now_ has assets totalling £4185 7s over liabilities; In a claim lodged by a trainer for training, feeding and transporting a horse, which was heard a couple of days ago in the Magistrate’s Court at Christchurch, it was stated that a fee of £1 10s a week was charged for training a horse. The drying weather of the past few days has made the Wingatui track quite firm and in good going order. Hence, unless rain sets in, the light-harness race to be run to-morrow will be decided on the firm ground necessary for hobbled pacers. Logan Park and Lingfield are again in work. Will Whitburn, the old nigger minstrel comedian, who died recently, was just as great a comedian off , the stage as on. He was a trotting enthusiast, and one day he was inspecting a trotter with a view to purchase. The seller, after showing off the paces of his horse, said, “ He’s well worth the money, Mr Whitburn! Just look at him and look how he’s bred. His sire, ‘.So-and-so,’ could trot a mile in 2.15; his dam ‘ Such-and-such,’ has broken 2.20. A horse with a pedigree like that must trot.” Will Whitburn said, “ Yes, he can trot all right, but don’t talk to me about pedigrees. I don’t take any notice of them. Why, my friend Charley Mitchell is a full brother to Melba, and he can’t whistle ‘God Save the King.’ I don’t take any notice of pedigrees.” In referring to the New Brighton opening meeting, the Press said, with a lot of horses of doubtful quality engaged, Mr F. C. Thomas had a hard task set him, but generally his work has met with very favourable comment. In the principle event there are engaged a number of horses whose best form has not been revealed in public. They include. Matagouri, a wanner at Motukarara, Wellington,- and Ashburton, and, from a 4.39 mark, the big New Brighton track should suit him. Harvest Child won once in very heavy going at Addington and off 4.38 may not find a grass track. against him, -while Maxegin has won the last two races he has started in, and Shadowland, Sarella, Tamerlane, and Vesuvius may all be expected to improve in the near future on anything they have previously shown. The back-markers, Roicole, Fight Ever, and Countryman, will have their work cut out, although on their best performances they are not badly treated. " ’ During the course of the annual meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club, - held on Tuesday last, Mill. F. Nicoll, president of the club and president- of the New Zealand Trotting Conference, referred to the ever-, growing .protest fromlracing, -trotting,: .and hunt- clubs in. connection .with- taxation. “It is to be noted that of late years there is rarely an annual meeting of any club in the ■ Dominion without a serious protest being raised with regard to the taxation enforced , on racing, trotting, and hunt clubs,” said Mr Nicoll, “and that this protest is not without warrant can be, seen by the balance sheets of many of ( the clubs. Owing to a combination of • favourable circumstances, our. club has managed to pay its own share and to collect from owners and from the public our allotment of the taxation, namely, £4236 for the year. Our club is an example that the remedy first suggested by the authorities in. Wellington, namely, to reduce stakes in-order to thake both ends meet, is’ not the way out of the difficulty. This is clearly proved by our experience that whenever, for any reason, we have reduced our stakes, interest in our meetings has waned, • and for, a ■ period we have lostmoney. When the committee has • faced the position and increased the stakes, the meetings have progressed with renewed life, and the profit resulting has been satisfactory. Unfortunately, it is in the power Of feiy clubs to shoulder the risk entailed by such a policy, many of them being saddled with heavy-liabilities, and they need some consideration from the Government in the way of relief from taxation before they can progress. DANNEVIRKE HUNT CLUB. MOUNTAIN CRAG WINS STEEPLECHASE. <Pes United' Press Association.) DANNEVIRKE, August 30. The Dannevirke Hunt Club’s annual meeting was held to-day in fine weather and before a fair attendance. The going was good. There were several falls, but no one was injured. The totalisator handled £8314, compared with £8657 last year. Results:- — ASHCOTT HUNTERS’ HURDLES, of 76sovs. One mile and a-half.—3 Home Made, 10.9 (A. Stratton), 1; 2 Ballyfarnon, 11.11 (C.Stratton), 2; 1 Ponjola, 9JI (A. M'Donald), 3. Also started; 7 Kilia 10.5, 4 Pantier 9.10 and American Pillar 9.3 (bracketed), 6 Birkie 9.6, 5 Guadalquiver 9.6, 8 Middleman 9.0, 9 Law’s Road 7 9.0. Kilia fell at the last, fence. Won by a neck, with 14 lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 55 l-ssec. ORINGI HACK HURDLES, of SOsovs. One mile and- a-half.—4 Othon, 9.8 (N Trillo), 1; 3 Lieutenant Bill, 9.2 ( Tncklebank), 2; 2 Braeman, 9.13 (J. Wilson), 3, Also started:• 1 Royal Elm 9.3 (fell), 5 Crishna 9.2, 6 March On 9.0 (fell),’7 Jackeroo 9.0 (pulled up). Won by two lengths each way. Time, 2min 56sec. TAKAPAU NOVICE STAKES, of 75sova. Five furlongs.—9 Golden Shadow, 9.9 (C. France), 1; 4 Delude, 9.9 (A. Dixon), 2; 2 Skypoint, 9.9 (T. Green)-, 3. Also started; 1 Gambler, 11 Lady Alopher, 3 Distant, 5 Whakaari, 9 Sambur. 14 Adrose, 7 Roburant, 9 Fair One, 13 Joy Jazz, 12 Merry Mixture, 6 Sun Light. Won by four lengths each way. Time, Imin 6 3-ssec. DANNEVIRKE HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE, Of lOOsovs. About two miles and a-half. 3—Mountain Crag, 9.9 (A. M'Donald) 1 s—Hollycombe (C. Stratton) .. .. 2 I—Highway,l—Highway, 11.8 (J. Nixon) ~ .. 3 Also started: 4 Master Arch 10.0 (pulled up), 9 Sir Wai 9.13, 11 Beau Regel 9.7, 4 Mataipuke 9.4 (fell), 8 Risk (ran off), 2 Terehu Padriagh 9.0 (fell), 10 Tepai 9;0 (pulled up). Won by 12 lengths, with half a furlong between second and third. Time, omin 17sec. RAKAIATAI FLAT HANDICAP, of lOasovs. One mile.—lo Shining Armour, 0.10 (Hobson), 1; 5 Comical, 10.4 (B. H. Morris), 2; 3 Beaumont, 10.1 (W. Bowden), 3. Also started; 2 Royal Game 10.3, 11 Rouex 9.13, 3 Polonett 9.9, 1 Wanderlust 9.9, 6 Miss Pat 9.8, 7 Lin Arlington 9.4, 12 Moepai 9.0, 9 Gardant 9.0, 8 Morose 9.0. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and .third. Time, Imin 49 3-Soec. KAKAHUKURA HACK HANDICAP, of 75sovs. Six furlongs,—3 Kales, 10.13 (A. McDonald). 1; 1 Grey Mist, 9.12 (J. Mackie), 2; 2 Dreamy’, 10.2 (J. Hockley), 3. Also started: 6 Takutama 9.8, 7 Hinehohoro 9.0, 8 Merry Mixture 9.0, 4 Arrow Boy 9.0, 5 Wet Winter 9.0. Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Time. Imin IBsec. AKITIO LADIES’ BRACELET, of 75bovs. One mile and a-quarter.—l Locarno, 11.13 (Mr J. Morris), 1; 4 Belgian Queen. 10.7 (Owner), 2; 3 Saturn, 11.8 (Mr Matson). 3. Also started: 2 Red Bank 10.13, 6 Guadalquiver 10.12, 5 Humorist 10.7. Won by two lengths, with five lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 18sec. KAITOKE HACK HANDICAP, of "osovs. Seven furlongs.—l Abisogne, 9.12 (T. Green), 1; 3 Grand National, 9.12 (R. Reed), 2; 5 Kindle, 9.6 (C, M'Govern), 3. Also started: 4 Kilmezzo 10.4,

2 Count Jester 10.2, 7 Piripono 9.0, 6 ' Air Force 9.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 34sec. WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB (Pee United Press Association.-) AUCKLAND, August 30. The following handicaps have been declared for the Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting:— ■ Novice Handicap. One mile and ahalf.—Alexis, Arikitoa, Bara Gold, Becky Mine, Bennie Locanda, Drift Wave, Du Manner, El Direct, Electric Gold,JHarold Lee, Insurance, John Gilbert, Kelburn, Lady Author, Lindbergh, Linkman, Little Author,, Moving Pointer, Olatrice, Myrtle Dillon, Plain George, Roger Lyon, Rolfe Audubon, Rollo, Security scr, Bonnie Prince, Calm Zolock, Halmore, Steel Wive 12yds . bhd, Bingenwood, Great Delight, Kangaloon, Logan Stac, Matanga, Warrenore, Welcome Pearl 24, Florrie Pointer 36, Marlindo 48, Grand Light 60. Petone Handicap Trot. One mile and a-half.—Kutute, Merry Bingen, Miss Leda, Young Carbine scr, Little Johnnie, Nelson Boy, Louisiana, Sarsaparilla 12yds bhd, Great Amazon 24, Mangoutu, Nelson M'Kinney 48, Duke Bingen 96. Barrard Handicap. Two miles.— Marshal Neil, Pageant, Rebel, Golden Bubbles, Bing Boy, Jolly Chimes scr, Tamerlane, Avenger 12yds bhd, Bonny Spec, Vesuvius, Mate o’ Mine, Orphan 24, Acre, William the Great, Parkwood 36, Dillon Huon, Double Event, Jean ' M'Elywn, King Pointer, Billy Sea, Shine Soon, Silver Thread 48, Kingscraft, Loch Moigh, Talent 72. Borough Handicap. One mile and ahalf. —Alexis, Awaiti, Bevereley, Audubon, Lady Author, Medusa, Myrtle Dillon, Sunfish, Sylvie Logan, Welcome Pear] scr, Athalone, Hostess, Sailor, Travis Axworthy 12yds bhd, Mercury, Nan Brent, Zella 24, Real Light 36, Dick Logan, High Sea 48, Pearl Coranado 60, Hector’s Own 84, Firpo 96. New Zealand Cup Trial Handicap. One mile and a-quarter.—Talent scr, Black Admiral, Daphne de Oro, Jean M'Elwyn, Kohara, Machine Gun, St. Maura 12yds bhd, Tom Thumb, Padlock, Cardinal Logan, Acron, Ahuriri 24, Bonny Logan, Jack Potts, Logan Chief 36, Great Bingen Native Chief 60. President’s Handicap Trot, Two miles. —Katute, Merry Bingen scr. Little Johnnie, Louisiana, Sarsaparilla, Great Amazon 12yds bhd. Nelson M'Kinney, Maugoutu 48, Maxegin 108, Tamerlane 144. Stewards’ Handicap. One mile. — Lochree, Jolly Chimes, High Jinks, Granite City, Golden Bubbles, Auditress, Albert Logan, Marshal Neil, Okoura, Rebel, Tamerlane scr, Bing Boy, Hector's Own, Parkwood, Vesuvius 12yds bhd, Acre, Dillon Huon, Firpo, Sahib 24, Double Event, Loch. Moigh, Shine Soon, King Pointer 36, Jean M‘Elwyu 60. Wellington Handicap. Two miles.— George the Fourth, Golden Author, Grand Light, Great Delight, Florrie Pointer, ! Electric Gold. Awaiti, Hostess, Medusa, Sailor Boy, Sunfish, Warrenore, Travis Axworthy, Athalone scr, Nan Brent 12yds bhd, Denver’s Doll, Mercury, Zella 24, High Sea, Invader, Real Light 36, Firelight 48, Royal Serene 84. MARION RACES. (Pee United Press Association.! : PALMERSTON N., August 30. The following rebandicaps have been declared for the Marton meeting;— Electric Hack Handicap.—Knightlike : 5.6. Tutaenui Hack Handicap.—Pale Star 8.11. GOOD PRICE FOR PERCEPTION. ; (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, August 30. The price for which Perception, who was owned by Mr F. Earl, K.C., of Auc-k- ---. land, was sold in Sydney was £2OOO and ; a contingency. i .■ . .... '—