SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20961, 26 February 1930, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING NEWS. FIXTURES. ■ February 26, 27.—Gore Meeting. February 26, 27.—Dannevirke Meeting. February 27.—Waiapu Meeting. February 28. March I.—Marlborough Meeting^ March I.—Ranks Peninsula Meeting. March 1, 3.—Te Aroha Meeting. March 5, 6—Raagitikei Meeting, March V, 8. —'Cromwell Meeting, March 7, B.—Napier Meeting. 1 March B.—Franklin Meetings March 20.—Waimate Meeting, March 22, 24.—Oamaru Meeting. March 22.—Bay of Plenty Meeting. March 26.—Opotiki Meeting. March 26, 27;—Manawatu Meeting. April 3, s.—Whangarei Meeting. April 3, s.—Timaru Meeting. By Sentinel. An interesting list of nominations has been received for the Cromwell Jockey Llub s meeting and should supply a good card for each day of the meeting The card for the Gore Racing Club’s ■ meeting should provide sonic interesting sport, and i amongst those likely to be fancied during the day are Gayoma, Palermo, Latiii Quarter, Jock o* ■Q.azeltle.in, -Lucky Light; Royal Saxon, Money Mine, and Town Major. Pink Note is not engaged on the first day of the Wellington autumn meeting, but has been nominated for the Autumn Handicap tun over 11 furlongs oil the second day of the meeting." . A. E. Didham will relinquish his position as private trainer to Mr A. H. I 1 isher at the end of the month, and will probably start as a public trainer at Wincutui. He will be back in the saddle at the Gore meeting. A few weeks ago Mr W. J. Blake agreed a°_-Purchase Full Feather, subject to a , satisfactory veterinary examination. The gelding, however (says the Press), failed to gam the necessary certificate owing to. feet trouble, and the deal fell.through. An exchange reports that the two-year-old Ozone in bis first race ran a creditakle third in the Lyttelton Plate. Like all of the Saltash breed, he will require « ebe seen at his best, and his first effort was proiriisirig enough to view his three-year-old prospects in a favourable bght. i, .Hhastar broke down when Tunning at Riccarton on Saturday last. He was one of the fittest horses saddled at the Dunedin Cup meeting, and on a big track such as Riccarton looked a likely winner _ According to the Wellington Post, (stanchion s barrier habits have not improved, and he kicked Merry Damon on the hock when at the post for the Wood- . vine Cup. . H® ad Serang has aii army ‘of admirers m Hawke s Bay, and they have rallied well to ms side since he won at Awapuni fit tus Christmas mesting. Hp won well - ?S aiJ i Trentham, but (says “ Yedette ) tailed badly m the Douro Cup, At Woodviile on the first day he was one of the victims, though not the worst, of the bad start in the race won by Habit. He finished on fairly well into fifth placed and those who stuck to him on the second day on the strength of that showing were rewarded by a .useful dividend. He did not have all the luck of the running on the second day, but stayed on well. • Limosin cost only 80 guineas as a yearImgj this being due to a malformed leg m front. It does not, however, prevent • him from winning. Kie nominations for the Wellington autumn meeting total 69 more than last year, and are considerably above the ngurea for the two preceding years. The -Inpmpson Handicap, which is now regarded as The most popular mile race in Dominion, attracted ah entry of 42 Mountain Heath is regarded in the north as one sure to improve on recent tor ui, Mr G. Gerard has been a strong supporter of racing and a plucky buyer of yearlings, but so far he has not met with a great deal of success. Two wins went to his colours at,the Riccarton midsummer meeting and marked a pleasing change of fortune to one who is a good sportsman. ' Beware of the horse in a small race with big engagements ahead. That is to say, beware o. him both ways, because it pays to win a small race and take an outside chance of winning a big one. 1 A report from the north' states that K.j is at Woodville with Mr i./H LoYrys hbrses, and is likely to be located there for Some time. Great Charter is working alpng well, and Chrysology and Rapallo are forward and doing steady work. Commaridant and Courtesy, who V ® It* race > ar e hot so forward as of the te'am. trreat Charter. Chrysology, and Rapallo tTSLt p " t prior f” 8 a '£ r ?-y filly Spoon, who spreadeagled the field in the Lyttelton Plate, is one of Mr C G. Dalgety’s lot -that SO under the hammer on April 23 . x * le Midsummer 'Handicap at Riccarton was a very uninteresting race over toree-parts of the journey, and (says the Press) ifc is safe to stiggest that some of the horses behind the dividend payers will cio better later on* Overhaul is again in work at Wingatui, and all going well will no doubt make an interesting addition to the ranks of hurdles running at the winter meetings. Eventually he sliould make d good horse over fcountry. Although the Woodville course is second to nohe of the country courses in the Dopa Y ede , tte f in the Wellington Post), the standard of riding at the recent meeting was a subject of comment, un one of the smaller courses some excuses could be offered, but none was reasonable on this occasion. There were one ■or two bright and encouraging excepm. t* l6B ® the riders concerned were fortunate enough to get to the front and out of the scrimmaging that was rampant; .. trainers at Riccarton recently petitioned the Canterbury Jockey Club tb do away with the second winriilig post for four and five furlong faces, owing to the tendency of rulers to make mistakes in a ™ e n i sh -. The instance provided in the case of Aspiring in the Middle Park Plate would serve as an argument to support tne trainers in their, representations If the Canterbury Jockey Club wishes to study the interests of its patrons the petition should receive consideration, and then be turned down. The writer was the first to suggest the extension of the winning post for those races at Riccarton. blit tne club did not go far enough The winning post should be placed as near the *L OU L- the st F al Kht a<Tpossible, so as to obtain an absolutely straight six furlongs, and certainly a straight over fivefurlongs, and so eliminate the luck of the draw for position at the post in such , races. There is not the slightest doubt that an outside position in a big field for / "* • aa the Stewards’ Handicap completely wrecks the chance of an nverin. tb® race. When the club shifted the winning post at Riccarton for sareested that the first post should be made collapsible, so as not to deceive riders. This idea was adopted, but only in part. The board . throwing the winning -line into distincouV 18 £°PP ed ’ but n °t the post, and a , lrt Trovement in that direction would leave nothing .to be desired. The “Oil ttamorg appear to be blind to their own interests when they want the draw for position at. the post to be a more important factor in deciding a race than the handicap. If some of the Riccarton trainees are sufficiently interested let them measure the six-fnrlong course midway, and on the outside, and see what advantage a horse on the rails obtains Ai,.w ey d i? d , s ° the 7 .Y ould Petition the club to extend the position of the winning post another couple of hundred yards or as Peat that distance as possible so ns to eliminate the luck of the draw for position.

In referring to the two-year-olds seen I out at Woodville, “Vedette” said that as expected, the Hossendale— Demeter gelding. Appledore, is now only striking his real form, and,he should at least have won one race at Woodville. Probably he had his best chance on the first day but he struck a good deal of trouble at the turn, and his inexperienced apprentice rider was of not much use to him. Lineage could easily have been beafen, for she was far from ready and had been hurried to compete in this race. On the second day Appledore had to go under to Tripping, who began too well for him, and held him in on the rails all the way • down the straight. It was a question of tactics, and although T. Webster on the winner sailed fairly close to the wind, probably from a- broad point of view he was justified. No doubt Tripping’s bankers highly him. Behign j drew outside barrier positions at each ■ start and raced well despite his handicap, i Merry Cry, the brother to Hunting Cry, will be bigger than Ins brother, but he was not nearly ready. Jason is a little highly strung, which is not surprising

considering he is from Blue Jay, by Hunting bong. He has some speed. First Whip a. black gelding by Hunting Song from Crisis, was ariother backward one. lar Baby, by Nigger Minstrel from Little ioosteps, would be hard to beat in four * vPS® , rac . cs - No doubt she will stay on a little better later. Hawkshaw is a fair galloper, inclined to become unsettled, and lutz Ones looks like being more solid than his brother, Disrank. Of all the youngsters,-however, none appeal so much as Loyal Damon’s half-brother, by Hunting bong, Royal Routine. He is a fine upstanding black gelding, who should be a good atafce-eatner later. He ran fourth on the first day from 19 at the barrier, and slow aWay. This surprised even those most concerned.

TROTTING. FIXTURES. February 20—Otahuhu Meeting. March 5, 6.—lnvercargill Meeting, March 8. —Timaru Meeting. March 12.—Manavvatu Meeting. March 15.—New Brighton Meeting. March 15. 17.—Hawke’s Bay Meeting, March 17. ■ 18.—Nelson Meeting. March T9.—Wyndham Meeting. By Sentinel. Correspondent,”—lt is a commercial proposition from the club’s, point of view, and must be recognised in that light. Five trophies will Re presented in connection with the South Otago, Trotting Clubs meeting t° be held on March 24. there will be some interesting lightni' n F? 3 racing next w r eek. The Invercar--1 rotting Club will hold its meeting on March 5 and 6. Timaru follows on March 8; and, in between, Cromwell will supply opportunities for those interested m the sport. - The South Otago Trotting Cup will carry a stake of 50’sovs and cup valued at 10 guineas _ A gold-mounted whip will go to the driver of the Winner. \n hen Bingen Wilkes contested the Kekerangu Handicap at Kaikoura on Saturday he was driven by his owner, E. L. Edmonds, and carried only seven tickets m a pool of over/close on 600 He finished in third place. In 'the Kaiterau Handicap (says the Press) Bingen Wilkes was driven by M. Holmes, he carried 49 tickets in a pool of over 800, and he won very comfortably. Edmonds had failed to apply for a change of drivers, and this offence cost him £5 ■At the conclusion of the President’s Handicap at Ilaikouta, the stipendiary steward,; Mr F. J. Beer, called W. Bartolj- • d V l X. er of Warrenore, before the Judicial Committee to answer,a charge of unduly flourishing the whip. The inquiry lasted some time, and the money; on the race was held tip. After hearing the evidence of the driver and owner of Warrenorc and J. N. Clarke, driver of Kate Logan, the stewards decided to take no action.

t. The two trotting events at the Gore KaciHK''C]ub s meeting to-day have drawn good fields, and there is every prospect of interesting 'races. In the Riverside Handicap there is a promising sort in tree Chimes on the limit, and he may have a call in the betting over Black Friar and Erin’s Boy. In tbe Electric Handicap the favourites will probably be Batin King, Suhflasb, and Radio. At the conclusion of the Kaikoura Cup, the president (Mr S. Bennett) congratulated Mr W; J. Smith, owner Of the. winner, Venarc, on the creditable victory attained, and he expressed the club’s * f° tne many owners, trainers, and visitors who had gone to a lot of trouble and expense in supporting the fixture. He hoped that Mr Smith would come again to Kaikodra with ariother horse capable of winning. The meeting had been a record for the club, and in the far distant .future,; when the South Island Main Trunk line became an aceoniphshed fdet, he hoped the club would be able to offer stakes a good deal bigger than they are at present. Mrs Bennett tuSn presented the cup, and rousing cheers were given for the owner and driver of Yenarc. TIMARU TROTTING CLUB. (Pee United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, February 25. ; The following are the handicaps for the Trotting Clid/s autumn meet2h&~ i Handicap. One mile and ahalf.—Dilfashion, Enigma, Eringo; Ette Bells. Merrijigs, North Queen, Out Burg,e?V Ja ne, Quincey Thorpe scr, Addie Guy 12yds bhd, Micky Audubon 48, baka Bona 60, Avoness, Great Harvester, Repeta Mac 72, Llano. Stand By. Toheroa 84, Fifa 96, Accumulator, Silver' Sea 120.

Temuka Handicap. Two miles.—Eva Reta, Jade, Llano, - Micky Audubon, St. Petrpx, Kyra scr, Nelson Prince, Nancy-, Bing : en, Accumulator, , Silver Sea 12yds bhd. Ambition 36, Gemlight, Great Nelson, Tim Wood, Repute 48, Little Johnnie 60, New Metford, Oval 72. Tot Logan 96. Jock Bingen, Lazarus 132. Trial Handicap. One mile and a-haff. —George Rey, Ganville. Grattan Queen, ureat Night, Lady Antrim, Lady Satinwed, Lady Zephyr, Last Pointer, Lbgaleen,' Magneto, Mahara, Matchmaker, Norwester, Ola, Pointer.’ Somerby. Ulm, Yalehead scr, Eiffeltori Lass, Harold Logan. Happy Lass, Jolly Miad I2yds bhd.'Mister Pointer. Otaio Rose, Lily Bingen. Red Shiner 24, Achray 36, Warrenore 48 Brook Pointer 60, Teremoa 72. Washdyke Handicap. One mile and aquarter.—Eugene de Oro, Great Triumph. Hototane, Morning Sun, Pearl Logan; frond Dillon. Roddy scr, John Jinks, 7o og ? n £T c , e , ss - R ? lex > Warepa, Wraek.on 12yds bhd, Reta M‘Kmney, Granite City 24, Murid de Oro. Lingfield 36, Hector’s Own, Pluto 48, Talent, Omaha 60. \Timaru Cup, Two miles.—-Avenger, Hectors Own, Jolly Pet, Jolly Chimes, Native Queen, Great Logan. Wrackeen T r f Mufiell de Oro 12yds bhd. Ta-lefit 24, Athalone. Mate o’ Mine, Pluto. Omaha, Real Light, The Shrew, Billv Sea 30, Jean M'Hlwyn 48. I r ai ?l if i, Handicap. Two miles.—Denvers Doll, Dipnoi. John Noble, Mary Locanda, Mountain Ore scr. Baby. Lomm Dolores, Jneky Logan, Keln, Lydia Sahent 12yds bhd. Mac de Oro, Kautoma! f and ? Ro "l, te r 24 • Nelson de Oro. Mercury 36, Shady Spot 48, Royal Silk 60. Warena 72, Morning Sun 84. Seadowu Handicap. One mile and ahalf.—Great Abdullah, Jessie Huoh, Lc Eiorpe, Peter Wilkin, Pink Smmr. Bonoma Laddie scr, Regal Voyage. Kate Hogan, Mac Locanda. Baron Bingen 12yds bhd. Golden DilJon, John Noble, Vecto, \ ikota. Wild Voyage 24. Editor, Tennes;ee s Child, Albina 36. Sandy Pointer 48 Want]i Handicap, One mile (saddle) G F'. ( l en Dlll °n. Routine, Tennessee s Child. Vikota, Young Bin"en ser,. Gibraltar, Wild Spur 12yds bud. Lough Neagh, Shady Spbt. Cushla d*Or, Return Voyage 24, Anon, Bing Boy, Horotane, Knn a 36, Warepa 48. Hector's Own

TE AROHA JOCKEY CLUB. ■(Feb United Press Association.) n,, . AUCKLAND, February 25. ~ Ahe following are the acceptances for the Te Aroha Jockey Club’s meeting:— Rnakaka Hurdles, About one mile and a-half.—Archeen 10,8, Waltzer 9.12, Waka King, Tuamai 0.7, Star Conet 9.4, den otar, Ring Potoa, Tarraneen, Grand Arch, Brundee Boy, Bert Hinkler, Daylight 9,0. Waitoa Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Chromadynb 9.3, Nassau Lady 8.11, Bold Archer, Sir Mend 8.9, I’m Alone 8.6, Biddy Comet 8.4, Te Aparangi 8.2/Royal Visitor, Thanks Aggressive. Master Armour, Miss Albyn 8.0. Juvenile Handicap. 'About five furlongs.—Brilliant Lady 8.3, Bells of Shandon 7.11, Lady Court 7.8, Snow Lap, Holly Holm, Joy Chief, Waimuri 7.7, Tradesman, Foot Rule, Wild Time 7.5, ‘ Kairangapai 7.4 Manawhenua 7.2 / Homes Memorial Cup. One mile and three furlongs—ln the Shade 9.0, Royal Doulton 8.13, Maori Boy, Prince Val 8 0 Tftneriri SA, Desert Glow 7.12, Sir Rus sell 7.7, High Pitch, Eager Rose. 7.4, Hakanoa 7.1, Transformer, Pompeius, Mosaic, King Emerald 7.0 Bhnftsbury Hack Handicap. Sis furlongs and 62 yards,—British King 9.9, Abbess. Yobmond 8.13, White Ringlet 8.0 Roman Pearl, Honiton 8.5, Pafere 84 Carl Idem 8.3, Sea Song, Valstreet, Snow Prince Awamutu, Vnlcuir 7.10, Lucky Alice Crown Arch, Crimestor 7.7, Princess Snow, Manriaena, Master Latour /.6 Tetrachate, Quinsilia 7.4, Currajong Anhana Te Aparangi, Wild Country. The Sun 7.0.

Waihou Handicap. Six furlongs and 52 yards. Leitrim 8.7, Valuation 5.4, British King 8.0, Mahble King, Abbess, Lucy Rose 7.4, Envoy, Takutama 7.2, iown Bird Luminary, Value 7.1,' Macroom, White Ringlet, Romford 7.0 Champion- Hack Cup. Nine furlongs and 100 yards.—King’s Guard 9.9 Star Comet 8.10, Archieval, Ai-ikitoa 8.7, Grand Tea Te Hoia 8.4, Thurmis, Haviland 8 3 Nassock 8.1, Always 8.0, Red Day, Indolent 7.10, Spring Abbey 7.9, Tauraai 7.8, Helium 7.7,' Crown Arch. ■Kairun 7.j, Bahama. Motere, Creina'a King, Lucess 7.0. Hot Springs Handicap. One mile.— Hakanoa, Le Choucas 8.7, Lucy Rose, Marble King 8.5, Prince of Orange 8.2 Woodly 7.0.’ P “ rh " l Ed '5 5,! . Macroom, MARLBOROUGH RACING CLUB (Per United Press Association;) m., BHENHEpi, February 25. +i ii ° i wm ®' ar ® the acceptances for the Racing Club’s meetMarlborough Cup, of 200sovs. One mile R °yal Game 8.5, Make Up 7.13, Imateagirl 7.8, Kiriana Brooklyn Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. seven furlongs, minimum weight 9.0. 1 0 - 9 - . 9 -U, Dainty Ways vr o, n Q a i” e n O-5, T rojectlon 5-4, Evening Hero 9.3. Fallow 9.0. Summer Handicap, of 140sovs. Six furlongs.—Booster 9.3, Goblin Market 8.9. Rameses 8.3, Moorland. 7.13, Imateagirl Pelorus Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. Six G'Gongs.—Ex Dono 9.0, Mandy 8.13, Dermod 8.4 Ways 8.3, Easterly, Pi-o-jectiqfa 7.10, Tapestry, Evening Hero, Dancing Star 7.7. Blenheim Handicap, of 120sovs. One Pa™ o l } l1 ™™ weight 7.11.~R 0 yal Game 9.4, Make Up 8.12, Tourist 8.5; Imateagirl 8.2. Ardfinnan 7.13, Kiriana Marlborough Trotting Handicap (harness), of 90sovs. Class 3.46. One mile and a-half.—Lively Pronto, Ailsa Bingen, Don Roco, Kelson Gara. Lomar scr, Castle Chimes 96yds bhd.. Trotting' Handicap (harness), of lOOsovs. Class 3.3. One mile and aquarteiv—Hone Heke, Loganway, Kentucky Direct. Chilman scr, Radiola, Chancellor Wilkes 12yds bhd, Greythorpe puffs’! Llfe 24, Castle Chimes 48 > Wai ‘