SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20708, 4 May 1929, Page 24

SPORTING.

RACING NEWS. FIXTURES. May 4.—Marlborough R.C. May 4. —Oamaru J.C. May 4.—Marton J.C. May 4.-—Oamaru J.C. May 9, 11.—Egmont R.C. May 16, 18.—Wanganui J.C. May 25.—Ashburton R.C. June 1, 3,—Otaki Maori R.C. June 1,3, s,—Dunedin J.C. . Juno 1,3, 5. —Auckland R.C. June 20, 22. —South Canterbury J.C. By Sewtinbl. Kate Kelly, Valuator, and Malmsey will not fulfil engagements-at Oamaru, Rabbi, the winner of the Nelson Cup, was got by the locally-owned stallion Paladin from. Rachel, by Kilbfoney—- . Rebekah, by Bezonian. The Psychology—Orofino filly Flare is in work under F. Christmas’s charge. Orofino was got by Finland from d’Oro. a sister to Desert Gold. There should be some interesting racing at Oamaru to-day, where the fields are of good numerical strength, and the even quality which makes for good sport. The Winter Cup will probably find backers going on Royal Saxon, Wingntui, and Evening, with a preference for the firstnamed. Meadow Lark will probably start first choice in the Flying Handicap, with Waving Corn and Arrowmir selected as the strongest of the opposition. Troilns and Antrim Boy will find support in the Pacific Hurdles. Meitui, who shaped very promisingly at the Oamaru autumn meeting, will no doubt be in demand for the Trial Stakes, and the best of the others may be considered to be Best Policy and ■ Glenrowan. A quick beginner has an advantage at , Oamaru, and Sea Raid, Noteworthy. Solgele, and Killorna will be fancied on that account for the Hack Handicap. The improving Broadfield is also fairly smart. The order of favouritism may be Sea Raid and Killorna, with Solgele next in demand. Some of those engaged in the Farewell Handicap also have engagements earlier in the day, but if reserved Arrowmir, Money Mine, Tripaway, and Paper Boy would be fancied. Royal Saxon is not likely to start if he runs in the Winter Cup, and backers may be found paying most attention to Tripaway, Money. Mine, and Arrowmir. According to reports from Christchurch, Evening is expected to make a- better show in the Winter Cup than she did at Amberley, where she was not quite right owing to being slightly off colour. The Ashburton County Racing Club’s programme for its meeting this month will probably include a hurdle race in place of the usual High-Weight Handicap. Several of the Riccarton trainers were approached on the subject and with the promise -of some of the older brigade of jumpers and a number of newcomers to the game being nominated, the club would be justified in making the change. Mrs M. A. Perry and Mr Gaine Carrington have amalgamated forces and will jointly own the Otatara stud at Hawke’s Bay.- Hunting Song and Colossus will join Cockpit at the stud, and the brood mares will total about 40. <■' The Kilbroney gelding Kiriana created a very favourable impression when racing at the Nelson meeting, and is regarded ) as a possibility for a good distance handicap next season. His dam Bayana was *ot by Birkenhead—Matiri, by Torpedo —Whaitiri, by Musket. A week ago Alan M'Donald (says “Vedette”), the hurdle horseman, while engaged in exercising a horse, lost, a wristlet watch. A search failed to find it, and it was not till following the advent of rain that the timekeeper exposed itself on the plough. Despite the fact that the hoofs of hundreds of horses had gone by, the watch was little worse for its experience, the glass and one of the hands being alone missing when it was picked up. Fiuthair has rejoined R. Hatch’s stable: She won the Great Autumn of 1926 as a four-year-old, TJe Martian gelding Grand National is back in work after a spell. Mr C. T. Xeeble has purchased a colt by Hunting Song from Blue Jay, by Autumn.—Blue Sea, by Atbenic—Blue River, by Merriwee—Blue Water, by St Legcr. The Archery—Kitiroa filly Frasquita now bears a much improved appearance. She has not grown up a great deal, but has thickened out nicely, Kitiroa was foaled in 1902, and hence was well on in years when she produced Frasquita in 1025. \ . Blue Metal is being treated to an easy time at present. . .The Night Raid gelding Stealth is on the easy list, and will remain there until it is necessary to get him ready for next season. The rehandicap of 71b imposed on Buoyant in the Flying Handicap at Oamaru seems to bring him rather close to Meadow Lark. The Wanganui Jockey Club has in contemplation extensive additions to the present members’ stand in order to accommodate as many members as possible. The membership stands at something like 300. and the proposed extension to the first floor will, it is expected, give room for 209 more than the present structure can accommodate. It is a move that will be appreciated by members. TROTTING. FIXTURES. May 4.—Cambridge T.C May 4.—Oamaru J.C. (two events). May 9, ll.—Forbury Park T.C. May 18.—Oamaru T.C. June 1 3.—Hawke’s Bay T.C. June 1, 3.—Canterbury Park T.C. June 3.—Ashburton T.C. June 22. 24.—Auckland T.C. ■ By SEimmtL. Nominations for the Oamaru Trotting Cll * b 8 meeting are due on Monday. A. half-brother to Author Jinks is amongst those remaining in the New Zealand Trotting Derby. He is a chestnut colt got by , John Dillon. Reports from the north state that the Auckland trainer A. Julian has been slipping plenty of work into Special Bell lately ana this trotter will be produced at the Cambridge meeting. He won a race at the Thames just over 12 months ago. but there was not much merit in the performance, and the few starts he has had since have resulted in failures. Akenehi won in such hollow fashion at Epsom in February that her prospects of success, in the two-mile event at Cambridge will be considered rosy by a large number of light-harness enthusiasts. The grey daughter of Peter Moko (says “Abydos ) had failed on several previous occasions, but her high-class display at the park caused her " shares ” to soar to a high point. If Reter M'Kinney'trots as he did in the Taranaki Cup he will soon reduce the 144yds handicap at Cambridge, and anything in front wishing to keep out of his road will not have time to make mistakes. The old trotter went a couple of’ fine races on the recent trip, and on more than one occasion (says an exchange) was unlucky to miss paying n dividend. ’ Aquilin is the name bestowed on the two-year-old chestnut colt by Author Dillon in F. J. Owen’s stable at Addington while the Messrs Boyle have chosen Grand Canyon as the name for the Wrack—Nell Pointer colt recently purchased from Mr E. F. Nicoll. ■ Although there is still another payment of 6sovs to be made in October for the New Zealand Derby Stakes, , the acceptance of 34 horses must be regarded as very satisfactory. Up to the present (says the Press) few of the youngsters have raced, but it is pleasing, to note that Ngingo Ngingo and . Purser, and also Great Parrish, n very smart Aucklandowned two-year-old, are'still eligible, and the New Zealand ’Sapling Stakes, to be decided next month, should show up the chances of some others engaged. Of the sires represented in the race Drusus heads list with seven eligibles, Wrack has i, Sonoma Harvester four. Author Dilthree. Cathedral Chimes, Man o’ War.

Matchlight, and Guy Parrish two each, while the following have each a single representative:—Nelson Derby, Nelson Bingen, Silk Thread, Challenger, Travis Axworthy, John Dillon, and Rey de Oro. THE OAMARU FIELDS. Capital fields will be lined up for the two events at Oamaru to-day and in each case the winner is well concealed. No fewer than 18 horses are on the front of the Oamaru Handicap, and of these nothing looks better than Master Jack, a winner at Riverton, who has been doing good work since then. Others likely to be supported are Monopole, Grand Canyon, Last Pointer, Wild Bingen, and Bingen Maid. The favourites may be Master Jack, Grand Canyon and Monopole. In the saddle event B. Brice’s representative, Awa-Iti, may have the call over Harvest Girl and Routine. FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the winter meeting, to be held on May 9: — BAYFIELD HANDICAP (Saddle). Of 200sovs. Class 4.3£ (2.30).' One mile and five furlongs. Bob Elliott .. ser yds. bhd. Bonne Fille .. scr Kereta .. .. 36 Bqnette .. .. scr .Peter Boy . . 36 Fernlee .. .. scr Wee Patch .. 36 Royal Stan .. sci Eva Reta .... 48 Safonia .. . scr Sid Wilkes .. 48 yds. bhd Admiral Bingen 00 Bob Wilkes .. 12 Master Peter 69 Dummy Bingen 12 Tot Logan .. 60 Kitty Patch .. 12 Kyra 84 Silurian .. .. 24 DOMAIN HANDICAP (Harness), Of 200sovs. Class 3.571 (2.26). One mile and five furlongs. Ardgour ... sci Tahoe scr Author Franz scr Target . . ~ scr Chiming Lass scr yds, bhd. Donclifi ■' .. . sci Drake .... 12 Devon Child scr Ellegro .. .. 12 Decoy Bella .. scr Chimingdale ~ 24 Free Pointer per Monopole .... 24 Jessie Huou . scr Sea Hawk .. 24 Mary, l. ocauda scr Luath 36 Master Jack scr Willie Wilkes 36 Nel de Beau scr - Lady Zita .. 48 Panee Lao .. scr Lily Harold .. 48 Pine Flower ~ s«n Sunny Bob .. 48 Rollicking, Bells Brin’s Fortune GO Speedliglit .. scr Lady Freeman 60 BEACH HANDICAP (Saddle). Of 225sovs. Class 2.17. One mile. Kate Thorpe .. scr Winnie Chrysler scr Lucky Dillon .. scr yds. bhd. Locanda. Dillon scr Bingen Patch 12 Miss Adonis .. scr Bing Boy .. 12 May Bird .. scr Rita M'Kinney 12 Milo Minto .. scr Mountain Marinca .. .. scr Chimes 24 Nelson Fay .. scr Evelyn Locanda 24 Slump .. ..scr Liberal .... 24 Sunchild .. .. scr Wilma Dillon 36 PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP (Harness), Of 550sovs. Class 4.32. Two miles. Athalone .. ..scr yds. bhd. Epigram .. .. scr Audacious .. 24 Glenelg .. .. scr Jackie Audubon 24 Jean M’Elwyn scr Silk Thread ~ 24 Macaranda .. scr Free Advice ~ 24 Trimmer .. .. scr Daphne de Oro 48 Wharepiana .. scr Logan. Chief .. 48 Harvest Child scr Mate o’ Mine 48 yds. bhd. Author Jinks 72 St. Maura .. 12 Terence Dillon 72 Trampfast .. 12 ST. CLAIR HANDICAP Of SOOsova. Class 4.43. Two miLs. Dolores .. .. ser' yds. bhd. aerbilwyn.. scr Bingen Stan 24 Swutbine .. :. scr Bonnie Belmont 36 Western Cannonball .. P 0 Voyage .. .. scr Lee Todd .. .. 60 . j,,, yds bhd Sarsaparilla . 60 Blue Thorpe ..12 RENOWN HANDICAP (Harness), Of 250sovs. Glass 3.50 J (2.22). One mile and five furlongs. Lady Zita .. scr V( j s m.-i Lady Freeman scr Kreisler .. 12 Marinca .. .. scr Shady Spot .. 12 lour BeHs . ,scr Logan Hanlon 1? Glenrowen .. se: Revolt 12 Hush-a-bye .. scr Tennessee’s Kinney Dillon su Child 12 Luath .. .. .. scr Wild Voyage 12. Needles .. ~ scr Slump ...... 24 Koyal Comrade sci Dilworth .... 24 bunbell .. . sc Logan Princess 24 Sunshade .. sc Chimer .. . 24 Yoicks .. ~ .. ecr Lindbergh.. 36 .Kollo .■ scr Sunchild ~ , 30 «, yds bhd Milo Minto 18 Delightful.. .. 12 Nelson de Oro 48 Loiterer .. . . 12 Stormbell .. .. 48 Lady _ Cello . 12 Vendome .... 48 Morning Sun 12 Erin’s Lynn •.. 63 Maurice Dillon 12 Nelson M'Elwyn 61 FLYING HANDICAP (Harness), Of 250sovs. Class 2.16. One mile. Biamurate ..scr v< j a bhd Dillon Gold .. sor Trimmer .. 12 ... ' yds bhd Downcast .. 12 Athalone .. . . 12 R e y Logan .. 12 Evelyn Locanda 1? Dundas Boy . 4,' rII po ..... pi N.Z. ‘SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES (Harness), Of 375eovs. One mile and a-half, M?i r ° R|ter Lorenes Chimes Nelson Parrish Great Nelson Guy Carbine Ambition Wah Great Way llSt ° f accepta, l ces received * ? rs K day tlie meeting is a fine tribute to the work of the club’s handicapper, but in respect to the Renown and Domain Handicaps one could wish that the scratching pen would bring the fields down to proportions which would be mote imely to produce good racing in which the back-markers were not doubly handicapped, Only five horses dropped out of the Prince of Wales Handicap, and of the 19 remaining several have recent winning form, to recommend them, and the most frequently spoken of horse at the present time in connection with the race is Silk Thread* while Free Advice and Daphne de Oro also have a big following. J-P_.v ie Beach Handicap Sunchild, Rita MTvmney, and Wilma Dillon are the ruling favourites.