SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 14632, 24 January 1911, Page 3

SPORTING.

Motes by “Sir Modred The Lumsden District Hack R.C. s annua! meeting takes place this afternoon, when keen competition is expected to eventuate in most of the events. Racing is evidently popular in AA’estern Australia, us the AV.A.T.C. Perth Cup fixture, which extended over four days, resulted in the substantial pront of £10,009. The New Zealand - bred mare Celerity, bv Seaton Dekivci. who won the Aspendale Plate, of aOsov ■■ (6f.) in Melbourne on Jan. 11. is rather a remarkable animal. She is ton year of age. and has produced a foal, while she still retains her form, as she won in Imm lasecs. On the same afternoon Air Middleton Melrose’s Maoriland mare Truganini, by Merriwee Heart AVhist. 8.7 (L. Fisher) dead-heated for the _ Aspendale Park Summer Cup. of llasovs (lit miles) with Aurofodina, by Flavus— Nereid, 6.11. The owners agreed to clivide the stake. The ex-South!and trotter Not Yet (280 yds’ behind) was a hot favourite for the Sixth Trot (two miles) at the Hobart T. C.’s meeting on Jan. 14. but was beaten- by twenty yards by Little Norman (100 yds behind), in orain 27 Ai secs. The principal Tasmanian racing event Of the year, the Hobart Cup (Ui miles) will be decided to-merrow and one of the favourites is likely to bo Crucinella. The New Zealand mare heads the handicap list with 9.10, and will be ridden by the crack ATctorian horseman AV. Headfearn. Crucinella made the trip to Hobart in company with several other Melbourne trained Cup candidates, including Iliad (5.5), a very dangerous performer. Australians and Maorilanders hardly realise the magnitude of the blood stock sales held at Newmarket and Doncaster, In England, each year. At the December sales at Newmarket 529 lots were sold, and they realised 139,667 guineas, or an average of 301 guineas. The previous year B 552 lots were disposed of for 119.898 guineas, or an average of 214 guineas. The majority of them were brood mares, and nearly all the best lots were bought by foreign buyers. Altogether 61 mares brought 500 guineas or over, and except in about 15 cases, they were all sent abroad. Argentine is a place of high prices and large stakes, and Argentine breeders have been the best buvers in the English market during the last few years. Owing to the tremendous prices paid there for yearlings breeders can well afford to pay 30,000 guineas for a stallion and 1500 guineas or 2000 guineas for a brood mare. Mr E. Tanner, acting for Argentine friends, bought 19 mares at prices ranging from 500 guineas to Ii.OO guineas, the total outlay being 15,410 guineas. The previous December he procured 12 mares for the Argentine for 9000 guineas. The more thoughtful English breeders are viewing this wholesale export of their best mares with alarm, because they realise that in getting rid ol the highest class mares they run the risk of losing their supremacy in the breeding world. After the sales a leading foreign buyer remarked. “ Your breeders are foolish. They are playing too high. These mares they are selling they will want some day. They are gambling their fortune away.” Numbered saddlecloths are not in general use in England, though they are coming into more favour year by year. Some of the English writers appear to be prejudiced against them. “Rapier” says:—Horses canter to the post one after another, and there the cloths are undoubtedly convenient as a means of indentifying the various animals. But when watching a field the numbers are Indirectly rather a hindrance to identification. If tile number cloths had not been in use. you would have got into your head that a certain horse carried certain colours, but in making out what the horses were you disregarded the colours altogether.” On the whole, therefore, “Rapier” says he is not particularly enchanted with the innovation. and disinclined to join with those who gird at the stewards of the Jockey Club for not adopting it. Fashionable jockeys have a strenuous time during the eight and ahalf months the flat racing season lasts in England. Owing to coming into collision with the stewards early in the year young AA'ootton Avas out of the saddle a couple of months, but he avus kept so busily employed when his services were available that he averaged nearly 100 mounts a month. If practice makes perfect, leading riders in England certainly have every chance of becoming so. Trigg, however, had a greater number of mounts than AVoclton. his total - being 706. while F. Fox rode in 509 races. Five other riders had over 400 and less titan EOi) mounts, five over 300 and less than 400, sixteen over 200 and less than 300, an ! seventeen less than 200 and over ion, so,chat in England, during the year forty-six riders each figured in 100 races and upwards. The apprentice to make most marked advance avus F. Rickaby, jun. Prior to the commencement of last year he had not ridden a Avhmer, but lie ended the season with 50 wins for 416 rides, and was fifth in the winning list. Another apprentice to do well was F. AVintori. Like Rickaby, lie had not previously fceen on a Avinner, but his sci re for the season Avas 27 winners for 227 rides. H. Jelliss advanced from five wins in 1909 to 40 wins last year, and A. Langham. another apprentice, won 16 of the 89 races in which he rode. There arc at least eight or nine apprentices in England who are distinctly promising, and it is pleasant to know that the Sydney lad, AV. Huxley, is one of the Humber. TAPANUI RACING CLUB. SECOND DAY ENTRIES AND GENERAL. The annual racing fixture of the Tapanui R. C. will open to-morrow ( AVednesday). and conclude on Thursday. In connection with the list of handicaps forwarded us for the first da;, ‘s events. Toney and Brown Tom were included in the Mile Trot, whereas they were entered for the District Handicap Trot (one mile and a half). Tee corrected handicaps for these horses read; —Tony ) -Decs, Brown Tom 17.-ecs. The following entries were received for the second day (Thursday) of the ah ve meeting;— Kacing Club Handicap (six furlongs). . Laletto. Red Mom. Hukarere. Seagar. lleriot Hack Handicap (five furlongs). i;| ick Tracker, Port Fire, Lugeon. Ne .viands. A'yoyan, Obi, Fragment, Lady Margaret, Obliganl, Lady Black, Miss Bc-ky. S: corn! Open Handicap Trot (one and a-l i.’if miles). Mundor. Joe L., Vesper, AV!■ d < Pun, Hartford, Puzzle, Lady Nelson, Kory, Lord Xel.-on. Pierponl, Little pe ■ rl. The Clerk. Toney, T.X.L., Carn>-_ Electric Bell, First Attempt, M. :.T., Sonogo. C. P.. J. C. s- towards’ Handicap (one mile). —Alfr- da. Routine, Feodor, Hukarere, Obligor:. King Post, Auchnilior. G Kukennicii Hack Handicap Give furlongs i. Black Tracker. Port Fire, Seaside, A'yoyan, Cockleshell. Eidlewiss, La> y .Margaret. Hukarere, Miss Do Vere. Bo.; from the Blue. 1 dying Slakes (four furlongs).—Lady Loch. Casa - ova. Oblige, Octave. Palette Seaside, Laity Margaret. Seagar. .Miss Be Vere. Lillie Medallist, Crown of E;; l tleray. Dasli Trot (one mile). J.C., Arbi-trt.-s. Lucifer. Beil Topper, .Miss Agnew. Diving Be 11, Spylaw. Maid. Lady Nelson, Imperil. Lagoon. Tenakoe. Ellra, Dairy Alaid. Hamlin. Bah.amoyne. WELSINGTON SUMMER RACES. CULPRIT WINS THE STAKES. WELLINGTON’, January 23. The second day of the vv. R.C. Summer meeting opened in glorious weather. The attendance was large and some excellent racing was witnessed. Twenty-five bookmakers were licensed. Results:— Mungaroa Handicap, of IUO sovs (7 furlongs) —Highden’s Kilosteri, 8.13 (A. Olliver) 1; R. Turnbull's Laius, 8.7 2; .]. J. Pony’s Bracken, 9.4. 3. Also started -—Aunt Sally (S1I), Esnieh (8.3). AVon by short head, a length between second arm third. Time, Imin. 29 3-ssec. January Welle l ' Handicap, of 150 sovs (one mile) —C. Macnell’s Genius. 8.13 (Jones) 1; AV, 18. Davidson’s Dazzling, 9.6. 2: A T. McWilliams and D. Sullivan’s Penza, 5.7, 3. Also started Ariom t. :• 3j. St. Felix (8,13), San Lass (S.:n. first Battery (8.0). AVon by two lengths, a length between second »»-. 1 third. Time, Imin 41 4-ssecs.

WKI.LIN’GTOX STAKES, of 550sovs. l-'m- two and three-year-olds. AA'eight for age. with penalties. Five furlongs. \V. G. ami G. L. Stead s br f Culprit, by Charlemagne if Culroy, 7.9, 2yrs (\V. Price) G. D, Greenwood’s bg Orton, by Obligado Kit iron, llyrs. 7. ( J ■ ■ • • 2 AY. G. and G. L. Stead’s b c Sunburnt, bv Multiform Drought, llyrs, ST3 • • • • 3

Also started Tenterhook (8.3), Bootle (6.1t). AA’on by two and a half lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 3 l-ssecs.

AVellington Kacing Club Handicap, of oOOsovs 11 Vt miles). —J. H. Prosser’s Lady Medallist, 8.13 (C. Jenkins), H Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Birkdale, 7.8, 2; F. J AA'atl’s Maori King, b.12. 3. Also started Los Angelos (9-2), Merrivonia (8.4). Goldflnder (T.S), Mendip t_ 7.2), Outlander (.7.1), AT (6.10). To a fine start AT shot to the front and led to the six furlong post, where Maori King and Los Angelos drew level, Lady Medallist and Birkdale being close up. With three furlongs to go Maori King ami Los Angelos led and at the distance this order was maintained, with Birkdale keeping up and Lady Medallist running well on the inside. Lady Medallist won a good race by a length, .Maori King a length and a half away being third. Time. 2min 6 3-ssecs. Fitzherbert Handicap, of 200sovs (five furlongs). G. D. Greenwood’s Byron, by Martian Greek Maid, 7.6 (H. Gray) 1; Sir G. Clifford’s Counterfeit, 7,8, 2; Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Miscount. 9.13, 3. Also started Kangitana (7.8), St. Petersburg (7.6), Sinapis (7.1), Lamb ton (7.0), Khamsin (6.13). AVon by a head, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 1 2-ssecs.

Douro Cup, of 250sovs (six furlongs). H. McManaway’s Kill. 9.3 (Reid), 1; H. A. Tinker’s Colleen .Alary, 9.2, 2; J. Matthew’s Longwood, 7.C.3. Also started — St. Toney (9.5), Zealand (9.2), Peacemaker (5.9), Succession (8.7), Falsetto (8.3). Contralto (8.0), Directoire (7.3), Odessa (7.3), Royal Knight (6.12), Daunton (6.10). AVon by half a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, Imin 15 2-ssecs.

Disposal Stakes, o- lOOsovs (five furlongs). C. Machell’s All Guns, 8.8 (H. Donovan), 1; Highden’s Allurement. 8.2, 2; H. Nee’s Merrio Emerald, 8.3, 3. Also started Moree (8.8), Contendent (S.B). Parakau (8.8), Marekoff .(8.8), Hereward (8.1), Surmount (8.1). AVon by (wo lengths, the l same distance betwen second and third. Time, Imin 3 1 -ssecs.

Metropolitan Handicap, of 250sovs (sik furlongs)—J. J. Mcßride’s Obsono, 7.9 (A. H. AVilson). 1; R. Cooper’s Full Kate. 10.12, 2; J. Buckley’s Dearest, 7.8, 3. AVon by a length. Also started — Formby (7.10), Sea Queen (7.5), Fasnakvle (6.10), Mon Ami (6.7), Countermine (6.7). AVinning Post (6.7). Time, Imin 14 3-ssecs. ATHLETIC. The annual sports gathering of the Browns Athletic Society will be held to-morrow, and will take place in a wellsheltered spot. The track is in good order. At a recent meeting of directors it was decided that Sir Joseph AA'ard’s silver cup be awarded to the competitor gaining the most points during the day. It is understood that champion sprinter C. E. Holway and AV. F. Trembath will contest a match over 300 yards in Dunedin on February 4th. The annual sports of the AA'aiau Athletic Society will be held to-morrow (AA'ednesday) and as very satisfactory entries have been received the gathering should provide keen and Interesting competition. A number of pedestrians new to registered ranks are expected to make their appearance, a fact which should interest those who have important fixtures to be decided before the present season closes. IRISH ATHLETIC SOCIETY. A meeting of the directors of the Irish Athletic Society, presided over by the president (Mr J. Mulvey), was held last evening. • The name of Mr C. J. Ward was added to the directorate, that gentleman having expressed a wish to take an active part in the working of the Society. It was decided not to include chopping and sawing events on this season’s programme, but to give the matter further consideration next season. Owing to the retirment of Mr J. Macnamara. who has acted successfully as secretary for some years past, it was found necessary to appoint a successor with,the result that Mr B. E. Murphy was selected to fill the position. A recommendation from the annual meeting of members to the effect that a 440 yards’ track be substituted for the 550 yards’ course previously in use, was discussed, and it was decided to adhere to the original track, owing to difficulties arising as to the adoption of the shorter circuit. It was also decided that a plan of the track be published with the sports’ programme, in order that spectators may be enabled to follow the races. The matter of a quoiting match between two prominent players, Messrs Penman and AVilson, was held over for future consideration. It was announced that the programme for the Society’s ■ sports on March 15th had been issued, the principal events being as follows: —St. Patrick’s Sheffield Handicap (135 yards), of £4O and Sir Joseph AA'ard’s gold medal; second man, £7; third. £3; fourth, £1 10s. Flying Handicap (75yds)—£5, £2, £l. Handicap 220 yds £4, £2, £l. Farewell Handicap (440 yds) £4, £2, £l. Halfmile Handicap £6, £3. £l. One-mile Handicap £6, £3, £l. Second Class 100 yds Handicap £2, £l, 10s. For Amateurs caps. Schools’ Relay (teams of foutunder 14 years) and Handicap 120 yds (boys under 16 years). Cycling—Halfmile —£3, £2, £l. One Mile —£4, £2, £l. AVrestling Collar-and-Elbow (under 12st) : £3, £1; catch-as-catch-can (11.7 and under): £3, £1; Cumberland: £3, £1; Cumberland (youths under IS years): £2, £l. Dancing: Irish jig (under 16 years): Irish jig (open) £2, £1; Highland Fling under thirteen years) Highland Fling ; (Girls under 16 years); Sailors’ Hornpipe. Field Games —Throwing 161b hummer (Scotch style, handicap); throwing stone (Irish style, handicap): running high leap handicap); quoits (handicap). The list comprises twenty-six events, a lengthy one when the number of heats to be decided in at least four of the pede-trian contests is taken into consideration. CRICKET. S.C. A. AVEEKLi MEETING. The weekly meeting of the Southland Cricket Association, held yesterday evening was attended by Messrs C. Patton (chairman), A. Poole. C. Gardner, and A. Derbie. The New Zealand Cricket Council intimated that die winners of RangitikeiManawatu match would play South Taranaki and the winners of this would play Southland for? the final possession of the Hawke Cup.—Received, and to be acknowledged. The Hibernian Band offered to give a benefit promenade concert for the Association on Rugby Park.—The Band to be thanked for the offer, which the Committee accepted, and to be informed that the matter of suitable date will be communicated as eftrly as possible. A'.M.C.A. asked about the result of its team’s match against Appleby, the latter having one wicket to fall and 74 runs to get to conclude tile first innings.-—The matter to be decided later in the season if it has a hearing on the premiership. The Appleby C. G. intimated that its B junior team was unable to fulfil the balance of its engagements, owing to withdrawal of members.—Received, engagements to be cancelled. The AVaikiwi C. C. asked leave to withdraw its junior team from the junior competition. The secretary added that lie had had no word, written or verbal. about AVaikiwi being admitted to senior rank “on condition the junior team was not affected”. —It was stated that at the time of the arrangement it was distinctly understood that the juniors of AA'aikiwi were to fulfil their engagements. Mention was made of the fact that when the seniors had an off day several of them played as juniors for one of the last matches, which was not considered sporting, though the club was within its rights. It was, however, decided to cancel the junior engagements as requested. Mr Derbie reported having received £5, the proceeds of the Northern! Club’s wind-up. given as a donation to the funds of tlie Association, this being considered the best manner in which the money could bo expended in the Interest of cricket. Mr Pettigrew, as representing the late Northern! Club, to be thanked for Hie donation. Mr C. Gardner, the new member of the Committee, was accorded a welcome bv the chairman. Senior umpires were appointed as follows for to-morrow;—

I. C. C. V. Bluff (I.C.C. ground), Messrs; A. E. Labatt and A. Ball. Waikiwi v. Appleby (Appleby), Messrs C. Griffiths and J. McNatty. Fixtures and umpires were arranged for the juniors:— Jan 25—1.C.C. v Y.M.C.A. “A” on I.C.C. ground Messrs W. Taylor and C. lllingsworth; Appleby v. Y.M.C.A. “B”. on Y.M.C.A. ground, Messrs R. Patterson and J. Manson; High School, a bye. February 2.—1.C.C. v. Appleby, on I.C.C. ground, Messrs W. Taylor and R. Patterson; YMCA “A” v. High School on i.M.C.A. ground, Messrs C. Illingworth and E. Battin; Y.M.C.A. "B ’ a bye. FOOTBALL. ■WALES BEATS ENGLAND. LONDON, Jan. 21. At Rugby football Wales scored 15 points to England’s 11. Brown, a Queenslander, played for England. . v “-3 AKBaizißffiEiaau