SPORTING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21018, 6 May 1930, Page 7

SPORTING

HAOWa. May 8. 10.—Bgmont MeeUng. May 9, 10.—Nelson Meeting. May is. is. —Southland Meeting. May 15. 17.—Wanganui Meeting. May 18, 17.—Marlborough MeeUng. May 2f—Ashburton Meeting. May 31-June 3, 4. —Dunedin. MeeUng. June 3, 4.— Olakl-Maorl Meeting. June S, 5, 7.—Auckland MeeUng, June 14,—Oamaru MeeUng. June 19. 21,—South Canterbury MeetIng. ’ June 20, 21.—Hawke’s Bay MeeUng. June 2B.—Egmont-Wanganul Hupt Club

Meeting. Jdne 27, 28.—Napier Park MeeUng.

RACING NEWS. i By Sentinel, , 'The Wingatui trainer, D. P. Wilson, has decided against a trip to the North Island, and hia team will compete at the D.J.C. meeting next month. ■ R. O, Eeedhaa High Gear and Killorna in work again, but he can hardly have them ready for the D.J.C. winter meeting. Pink Note was on the ,track at Wingntui yesterday morning, but was restricted to slow work. On the form he showed at Riverton his prospects in the Southland Cup do not look bright. Black Duke was worked over a couple of rounds at Wingatui yesterday morning. He is one of the early favourites for the Southland Cap. ■ t 9^ aw^or< b jnn., the Wingatui trainer, m making satisfactory progress after hav*n4beeg,°P6Jated on for appendicitis. The Sbuthland Club's faandicapper appears to have flattered Stealth when making his adjustments for the Southland Cup and the Tradesmen's Handicap. v Audience’s win in the Brackenfieft Handicap, at the Amherly meeting was long overdue, after an ezaspefating tun of unplaced performances. Later in the day ' a 8 • felled to stall off her mate, Sament, but she put up another useful performance. This mare, who' is by Acre, comes from a successful family, her dam. Applause, being a sister to Compass, a Grand National Hurdles winner. Applause’s first foal was Encore, a good sprinter, who was trained at Eiccarton by A. M'Aulay for the late Mr A, W. Ruthojford. Solgele broke a great record when he could do no better than run third in the Novice Stakes, a race he had won in the three preceding years. In hia early days “0 «nmd five furlongs 'his limit, and, while his stamina has improved, the sharp edge of bis speed has been affected. Added to this, he was off colour during a recent trip-to the West Coast, so he was not in a position' to show his best. . / rikiwai had a very easy task to beat hia two companions in the G. B. Starky Memorial Handicap. But for unsound- - ness, he would have had a good record, and, if he trains on, he is likely to win important races later on, as he can stay on, in addition to possessing speed. The win of Straightcourse in the Glashevin Hack Handicap was very popular, as it marked the first racing success 1 of Sir Charles Clifford, who is carrying, on the stable him by his father (says the Christchurch Times), The performance of Straightcourse was very impressive. He got out, very badly from the barrier, but, after making up his leeway fast, he was able to lead over the last half, of the journey, and then to stall Ranelagh off with a game effort. Straightcourse, who is a halt-brother to Winning Hit, was no more than a sprinter early in the season, but . his stamina has improved, and he is likely to win in much better company. According to a northern writer, Roman Abbey, a likely Great Northern candidate, figured in an escapade on the second day of the Avondale meeting; the effect of which' may prejudice his chances at Ellerslie next month. He slipped when going into the fence at the top of the straight, and jumping it awkwardly, dislodged his rider. He careered on and headed for the gate leading into the birdcage, a formidable obstacle, which he tried to jump. He buckled up the top of the gate and cut his knee. It is this last which is worrying those who were looking to his improving on his two seconds in the Great Northerns last year. The death of Mr R. B. Stiven, of Wallacetown, will leave a gap in Southland breeding and racing circles hard to fill, as the, deceased sportsman was an enthusiastic lover of the turf and a breeder who took a genuine interest in the producing and rearing of hia youthful thoroughbred stock (says Sir Modred). The late Mr Stiven was always keen to see his horses in training at work, and it is on record that he was the most consistent of local ' owners in his attendances during theearly morning hours at the Southland Racing Club’s tracks. When he settled down a± Wallacetown the departed studmaster Goat no time in taking advantage of a favourable location for the breeding of blood stock and the leading producers of his select stud soon became known as Redowa and Lady Sedtinel. The former in turn produced the successful performers Baldowa, Red Boa, and Miss Redowa, while Lady Sentinel has to be credited with Attractive Lady, Sentinel Lad, and several growing progeny. Baldowa, who .used to race in the name of the late Mrs R. B.' Stiven, was easily the best horse bred by the late sportsman, and this descendant of Balboa—Redowa, won the Thompson Handicap (Wellington), Dunedin J.C. Handicap, Otago Handicap, and many, other good races, while he gained the reputation of being a racehorse of the first water as far as gameness was concerned. ■

TROTTING. * By Sentinel. A meeting of the board of the New Zealand Trotting Association >ill be held in' Dunedin on Friday morning. ■ The track at Forbury Park was never in better condition than it is'at present, and‘with the weather set fair it carries every indication of being very fast for this week’s meeting. The Kurow trainer, S. Hawthorne, is one of the first of the visiting mentors to arrive for > this week’s meeting. Ho brought Rita M'Kinney, Nora Bingen, and Wild Bengen with him. . In the big race on Thursday The Shrew and Peterwah will be coupled, as will Jeair M'Elwyn and Sunshower. In connection with Todd Lonziij’a attempt to set a record for a two-year-old trotter over a mile, the club has arranged for the taking of a " movie." It is understood that a price in the neighbourhood of 900 guineas was asked for Lady* Antrim. Radio is stepping impressively in her work, but she leaves her feet when pressure is applied in a race. Some of the southern and Central Otago horses engaged at the Forbury Park meeting are expected to arrive to-day. Talent is at present enjoying a short spell. He raced well at Auckland, but his latest efforts on local courses have not been impressive Hydro is moving well in his work, and he may trouble the favourites .in the Bayfield Handicap on Thursday The ibree-year-old pacer Red Shadow has been sold by J Bryce to Messrs Neale and Deyell, but will remain in Bryce’s stable, and will contest the Sapling Stakes at the Ashburton Trotting Club’s meeting next month The pacer El Direct, who is owned in Taranaki but trained by A. G. Wilson at New Brighton, raced well at the recent ■Hawera meeting. Ho is engaged at Forbury Park'this week, . The pacer Away, who finished second to Kid Logan on the concluding day of the Easter meeting at Addington In the mile saddle event, did not seem to suffer from his race. Away, who is still in A. G, Wilson’s charge at New Brighton, is keeping spunder than formerly, and he may now survive a longer preparation. A. G. Wilson took back to Addington from Taranaki, after attending the Hawera Trotting Club’s meeting, two young horses.' One is a three-year-old trotter by El Carbine from Meritorious, and accompanying her is a two-year-old filly, not yet broken’ in. by The Triumph from Grace Direct, the dam of El Direct.

RACING AND TROTTING NEWS FORTHCOMING MEETINGS.

June 28.—Ashburton County Meeting. July 9, io, 12.—Wellington Meeting. July 10.—Walmato District Sunt Club. July 24. 26.—Gisborne Meeting. July 36.—South Canterbury’ Hunt Club ■ Steeling. July 31.—Manawatu MeeUng. TROTTING. May 8, 10.—Forbury Park Meeting. * May 17,—Oamaru Meeting, May 31-Juno 3.—Canterbury Park MeeUng. May 13-June 3.—Hawke's Bay Meeting. June 7.—Ashburton Meeting. June 21-22.—Auckland Meeting.

OAMARU TROTTING CLUB. (Special to Daily Times.) , OAMARU, May fi, the following are the nominations for the Oamaru Trottipg Club’s winter meetmg;— ■ Innovation Handicap, for unhoppled trotters. One mile and a-half.—Jade. Toheroa, Tom Wilkee, Silurian, Esbine, Hydro, Merry Peter, Enigma, Reta Corena, Wattle Patch, Kilbirme, Dan Stand, by. Box On—Molly Nelson, All Ihorpe, Nellie Hugo, Fcrnlea, Saxon, Mat Voyage, King Oscar, Jean Ballin, Fifa, Jeanmne. Advance Handicap, Harness. Class 3.40. One mile and a-half.—Lady Zephyr, Belle Embrace, Stella Bingen, Stowaway, Ambleside, Pando Pointer. Lord Matchlight, Some Guy.Snowie Huon, Lady EmBessie Huon, Nor*-weater. Ardgour, Scottie Bingen, Knowledge, Birnie Bingen # Elite Bingen, John Appear, Derry Pointer, Somerby, Glenville. Great Scott, Crimson Ray, Colorado, Willie Derby, Guy Bingen, Eiffelton Lass, Laracor, George Roy. Radio, Lydia Pointer, Author Frans/ , Pratt's Handicap. Harness. Class 4.36. Two miles.—Neeoro, John Jinks, Lady Cello, Erin’s Fortune, Great Logan, Warepa, Hector’s Own, Kid Logan, Nelson de Oro, Sonoma, Wrackeen, Salient. Fair Wave, Krina, Rey Logan, Wilma Dillon, Lingneld, Ariki, Huon Denver, Logan Hanlon, Jolly Pet, Laplander, Morning Sun, Invader, Tony Victor; Papakaio Handicap (saddle). Class A.O. One mile and a-quarter.—Happy Land, Festival, Danny Boy, Wee Brent, Ambleside, Glenlake, Free Pointer, Somum, Yoicks, Some Guy, Lady Emmett, Liquorice, Nor'-wester, Red Shiner, Gold Chimes, Great Abdallah, Wher Bingen, Streak, Rose .Queen,' John Appear, Piorata, Sea Mist, Mary Locanda, Silver Sea, Tiny Bingen, Ligntwood, Silverwood, .Guy Bingen, Stormbell, Playwave, Coldwood, Bingen Maid, St. George, Author Franz, Ulm. Waikaura Handicap (harness). For unhoppled trotters. Class 4.55. Two miles.—Jade, Kereta, Esbine, Deceitful, Tot Logan, King’s Voyage, Wattle Patch,. Lazarus, Great Nelson, Peter Lin, Sarsaparilla, Horae Voyage, King Oscar, Great Bell, Fifa, St, Petrox, Admiral Bingen, Repeta Mac, New Metford. Enfield Handicap (harness). Class 2.50. One mile and —Native Queen, Erin’s Fortune, Royal Comrade, Reta M'Kinney, Tumatakura, Shady Spot, Warepa, Roddy Lady Antrim, Marines, Kid Logan, Trimmer, Final M“Kinney, Nelson de Oro, Terence Dillon, Avenger, Wrackeen, Salient, Tarndale, Wild Nita, Nelson’s Victory, Fairwave. Rey Logan, Wilma Dillon, Lingfield, Vikota, Logan Hanlon, Muriel de .Oro, Nelson M*Elwyn, Pearl Logan, Tony Yictor. Stewards’ Handicap (harnesa). Class 2.36. One nfile and a-half.—Denver City, Harold Logan, Happy Land, Festival, Danny Boy, Nora Bingen, Achray, Glenlake, Regal Voyage, Flying Prince, Jessie Huon, Bessie .Huon, John Noble, Le Thorpe, Liquorice; Red Shiner, Ardgour, Kinney Dillon, Great Nelson, Piorata, Silver Sea, Lightwood, Silverwood, Vecto Morrison, Country King, Imperial Logan, Kate Logan, Stormbell, Laracor, Nelbar, Playwave, St, George, Ulm. Electric Handicap (saddle). Class 2.18. One* mile. —Proud Dillon, Young Bingen, Kreisler, Tumatakura, Shady Spot, Free Pointer, Hector’s Own, John Noble, Jaeky Logan, Marinca, Tarndale. Golden Dillon, Nelaonjs Victory, Harold Lee, Vecto Vikota. El Direct, Stormbell, Downcast, Brook Pointer. Return Voyage. FORBURY PARK MEETING.

(Special to Daily Times.) CHRISTCHURCH. May 5. For the Prince of Wales Handicap to he decided at Forbury Park on Thursday The Shrew is a warm first favourite in the early, speculations, while for the Beach Handicap, of one mile/ in saddle, Peter Daunt, Lady Antrim, and El Direct are all equally well fancied. Peter Daunt registered two very smart performances at. the Nelaon'meeting, held at Greymouth in March, when he won both the saddle races, of eight furlongs and a-half, with ridiculous eale, registering a. mile rate of 2.15 2-5 on the second occasion. He is now set to do 2.17. El Direct won over a mile in saddle at New Brighton in 2.14 1-5.

NELSON JOCKEY CLUB. (Peb United Press Association.) The following are the acceptances for the Nelson Jockey Club’a meeting:— Novice Handicap. Six furlongs.—Taura Lad, Seventh Heaven, Kotaki Eka, Spearset. Fair Go, SolvCar, Straight Wire, Royal Mission, Pimple, Glen Ace, Lady Gen, Cessation, Kosher. Hope Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs. —Dainty Ways 8.13, Ravine 8.9, Projection 8.8, Dancing Star 7.13, Fair Go, Fallow, Wreath of Myrtle, Hortense 7.7. Nelson Cup. One mile and a-quarter.— Spearmisa 9,0, Tourist 8.5, Black Mint 8.4. Make Up 8.3, Imateagirl 7.10, Baby-Bun 7.5, Quarterdeck, Aren Arrow, Ardfinnan Stewards’ Handicap. Six furlongs Booster 9.0, Arikihui 8.10, Make Up, Ex Done, Smithereens, Maui, Deluge 79, Royal Game 7.8. Electric Hack Handicap. Six furlongs. —Tariff 9.2, Projection 8.6, Dancing Star 7.11, The Dove 7.10, Rash 7.7, Tapestry, Atone, Gay Shot, Spearset 7,0. Waimea Handicap. One • mile —Make Up 8.7, Smithereens 8.6, Roi de Val 8.3, Imateagirl 8,2, Baby Bun 7.0, Arch Arrow 7.0, Quarterdeck 7.5, Ardfinnan 7.0. Richmond Trot Handicap,—Kentucky Direct, Nelson Gara, Hone Heke, Belle o' Mine. Kodie, Grey Logan, Chancellor Wilkes. Drift Wave, Alpine Melody, Don Roco, Waipuki, Loco. ' Wai-iti Trot Handicap.—Chancellor Wilkes, Bell o Mine, Nelson Chum, Alfia Bingen. Kodie, Alpine Melody, Nellie Parson, Waipuki, Don Roco.

EGMONT RACING CLUB. (Peb United Pbess Association.) . HAWERA, May 5, Owing to the necessity for two divisions the Egmont Racing Club has added £IOO to the stake in the Telegraph Hack on Thursday, thug providing £125 for each of the divisions, which will be treated as separate races, with a totahsator opening for each. —'The birth rate in England and Wales for 1920 was 16.3 per 1000. and is the lowest recorded. It is 0.4 per 1000 below that of 1928. The provisional figures issued from Somerset House reveal that the death rate on the 1920 estimated population was 13.4, and was 1.7, above that of' 1928. This rise, it is stated, was practically confined to the first quarter of the yeor, and was due to the epidemic of influenza.