SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 17652, 9 February 1916, Page 3

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODEED,

The Taranaki J. C.’s autumn meeting will open to-day and continue over Thursday.

The following well-known South land racing professionals will leave to-mor-row (Thursday) morning to join the Mounted Rifles section of the RJtli Reinforcements at Trentham.—Trainer: M. Murray; jockeys: T. B. Taylor, M. A. Pankhurst. F. H. Eli!!. T. H. Pemberton, T. P. Milne. The five horsemen mentioned are all particularly smart lads, and their departure will leave a gap in Riverton racing circles which will be hard to fill.

There were no fewer than six double •winners at the Egmont meeting last week. This must nearly constitute a record.

At Takapuna meeting last week two Jockeys were each fined £lO. Thompson, rider of Bogey, was penalised for interfering with Denise Orme, and a like sum ntas imposed on H. Robinson, rider Oi rAng Lupin, for interfering with Lady Penuary.

The Government tax in connection with the recent M’ellington K.G.’s Summer meeting, held on January 2U, 22, and 24, amounted to £6140 2s lOcl.

Nightwatcb, who won the Craven Plate at Riccarton on Saturday last, was. making his. first public appearance for the season. * He ran only once last season. being unplaced in the Great Easter Handicap, and once in the previous season, when he was second to Sauci in the Middle Park Plate. His last win prior to Saturday, was in the Canterbury Champagne Stakes, in the autumn of 1913. Since then he has caused a great deal of trouble through unsoundness, having frequently gone amiss just as his prospects of winning a race looked bright.

Florist, winner of the hurdle race on each .day of the Egmont meeting, was purchased by her present owner for about £2O. She lias been successful four times since Boxing Day. her earnings in stakes being nearly £4OO, so that Bile has been a decided bargain.

Although that good pacer, Admiral Wood, has been nominated for two events at the meeting to be hold at Addington on Saturday next, it is doubtful if he will be forward enough to race. Since the New Zealand Cup meeting in November last the son of Wildwood Jun. has been having a spell, and has only recently been put into work again.

Amongst the nominations for the Manawatu Trotting Club's meeting next week is Ardath, a smart three-year-old £olt by Galindo Marie Corelli, who was sold last month by Mr M'. Kerr to a North Island sportsman.

On Friday, Feb. 19th, the intervening day of the Dunedin Cup meeting at Dunedin, Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., will sell on behalf of Sir George McLean, the Warrington Stud yearlings. The youngsters are by the imported St. Simon stallion Sarto, as follows: Bay colt from Tourmaline, bay colt from Venetia, bay gelding from Ventafera, bay gelding from Afer, bay filly from Similette, bay filly from Ventosa, bay filly from Chinook, bay gelding from Rubelite, and brown colt from Noblesse. For some seasons past the yearlings from Warrington have been disposed of in Sydney to the loss of New Zealand racing stables, as quite a number of the Sarto horses of mature age meanwhile gained turf distinction in Maoriland, viz., John Barleycorn, Startorze, Audria etc, The stock of St. Simon’s son have shown a decided partiality towards the jumping game of late years, and this fact alone should increase the value of the present crop of young thoroughbreds. The Invercargill - owned pacer. Cathedral Chimes, who has raced very consistently this season, is reported to be enjoying a spell. It is understood that Mr W. Quirk, of Timaru, is going to send his smart three-year-old colt Watchman, by Lord Chancellor —Curfew Bell, to race at the Wanganui Trotting Club’s meeting. Watchman, who is a perfect - actioned pacer, promises to blossom into a high-class horse in the near future. It is quite on the cards that he will be opposed to Cello Sydney Wilkes, Author Dillon, Tamarisk, and Rorke's Drift in the New Brighton Trotting Derby. WOODVUiZiE WEIGHTS, WOODVILLE CUP, 250sovs; 114 m.— Square Deal 9.0, Taringamutu S.S, Gold Soult 5.5, Ladogeur, Expect, Marco Bello, and Maniaroa S.O, Tangihou 7.11, Byron 7.4, Orleans 7.1, Want 7.0. Hivvltapu 6.9, Miralma, Redloh, Roumania and Marsinah 6.7. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 120 sovs (7f). Crown Pearl 9.13, Ladogeur 9.12, Multiply 9.12, Gold Painting 9.12, Red Book 9.5. Orleans 0,1, Black Lupin and Wild Lupin S.ll, Black Ada, Diycusaion, Finisterre, Redldy and Calais 5.5. TELEPHONE HANDICAP, of 120sovs (sf). Multiplication 10.2, Hyginas 8.11, Glenroy S.lO, Parlform S.S’, Montana S.S, Interlude 7.0, Lady Black 7.5, Grattan 7.2, Hymettius 6.10, Otter, Martlet, Goldbearing and Bootle 6.7. POVERTY BAY RACES. The following are the acceptances for the first day (Thursday nexti of the Poverty Bay Summer meeting;— WELTER HANDICAP, of 125sovs (1m). Jem 12.0, Kew 10.S, Penroe 9.9, Gazette 9.-1, Multikoff 9.4, Con 5.12, Maraetotara S.S, Redloh and Field Force 8.0. FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES, of 123sovs (19im). Kew 12.0, Scorch 11.7, Bravest 11.3, Imposter 10.0, Spectul and Fagot 9.7, Brunswick 9.0. TELEPHONE HANDICAP, of iSosovs (of). Waiarewa 8.13, Mistic S.S, Asterias 8.6, Watchful 5.5. Carlysian and Genevieve 5.4. Trials 7.12, Admiral Beatty 7.10, Anxious. Nordica and Smilax imSL f TAURANGA STAKES, of 230sovs (IVim). —Ruapahu 9.7, Pursefiller 8.12, Kooya 8.4, Despatch Carrier and Tavistock 8.3, Multicipal 7.12, The Summit 7.6, Campeador 7.1. MAIDEN SCURRY, of 125sovs (4Uf). Weight. 8.0. Natalite, Hexlon, Boggits, Jack Jellicoe, Mossman, Lady Multifid, Tauhinu, Karema, Nordica, Cymer, War Tax, Serbia, Sinora. COUNTY STAKES, of 125sovs (6f).— King of Athol 9.5, Multifual and Toki 9.0, Otara 5.9, Cleft 7.13, Anxious 7.5, Lady Multifid 7.2, Carburetter, Auldana and Tipatipa 7.0. FIRST HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 125sovs (Im.i. Multifual 8.13, Penroe 8.9, Gazette and Pacific Slope 8.4, Cleft 7.12, Admiral Beatty 7.11, Maratatara 7.8, Brunswick 7.5, Surtax 7.4. FLYING HANDICAP, of ISOsovs (6f). —Rupahu 10.0, Pursefiller 9.7, Zeus 9.1, Waiorewa S.l, A-sterias 7.5, Watchful 7.7, Trials 6.13, Smilax 6.7. N.Z. M.T.C. ACCEPTANCES. FINAL PAYMENTS FOR SATURDAY. CHRISTCHURCH, February S. The following are the acceptances for the N.Z. Metropolitan T.C.'s meeting on Saturday next: — ADDINGTON HANDICAP (in saddle), Of 135 sovs., 5.10 or better (two miles) —■ Mushroom 3sec, Mokau 1, Paul iluon I, Kaikanui 7, Havana 9, Able Boy 9, Albertoria 9, Beliwind 11, Arcadian 11, Tonight 16, Rudston 16, Pine Bell 17, Gay Wilkes 17, Mandor IS, Idol Is, King William IS, Happy Jack 29, Jessie’s Dream 20, Blythe Lad 29, Dubose 29.

SPItEVDOX lIAXOICAP, in harness'), of 165 sens., 3.42 or better tone mile and a-halfj— Annie Idllou Users, Sinoda S, La Vranvs s>, Vlora Tracey ii, General Wilkes !), Oee Whiz 10, Xordica la, Peggie Huon 10, .loplnl 10, Lucille 11, Itau Mac 11, i’ernie L. 11, Good t’iiild 11.

PAPLTAM VXTAUY HANDICAP (in harness.), of 350 sovs., 4.10 or better (two mile. 1 . - ) —Jingle k<t, ITinco Berlin l.sec, St. Kevin 2, Wallace Wood 2, Tommy (’. 3, Frandocia 3, Evelyn 3, Sherwood 3. Adonis 4, Princess Sherwood 4, Succeed 4, Mintson 5, Stanley’s Child 5, The King’s General 6. Master Raymond 6, Lord Heathcote 6, Fraazalena 6.

FEBRUARY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 15U sovs., 4.50 or hotter (two miles) Wallace Junior nsecs, 0.1.C. 7, Capriccio 7. Gold Crest 7, The Chief 7, Oinako S, Bushranger S, Wingatui 0, Galindo Lou 10.

MEMBERS’ HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs., 4.55 or better (two miles) Muricata scr, Master Raymond scr, Electrocute 2sec, Quincey 2, Mystic 0, Imperial Crown 0, Whispering Willie !*, Paul Huon 10, Chub 12, Whisht P2, Red Heather Adventuress 14, Theseus 14.

SPEKDM’ELL HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs,., 2.22 or better (one mile) —The Whip scr, Lovelock scr. Radiant Morn 2sec, Rotheida 2, A 1 Franz 2, Law C'mes 2, Disappear 3, Soda 3, Rosebery 2, Queen Tracey 3, Vermont 3, Sir Elmo 4. 0.1.C. 4, Lodestar 4. Child Beldon 4, Bertha Beil 4, Wild Elm 4. STEM’ARDS’ HANDICAP (in harness) of 250 sovs.. 2.50 or better (one mile and a quarter)—Emmeline scr, Don Caesar Isec, Solo 1, Eccentric 2. Frank Tracey 2, Wallace Vfood 3, Tommy C. 3, Sherwood !, Bright Alice 4, Little Tib 4, Princess Sherwood 4, Cello Sydney M’ilkes 4, Persuader 4, Adonis 4, Bell Metal 4. FIN AH HANDICAP (in saddle) of 200 sovs., 3)20 or hotter (one mile) —Dalwhinnie scr, Sherwood scr, Bright Alice scr. Mountain Rose Isec, Seychelles 1, Lord Dillon 1, Breeze 1, Frandocia 1, Mintson 2, Phingari 2, Bequest 2, Franz Josef 2, Lovelock 2, Rose Dillon 3. Miss Advocate 3, Tamarisk 4, Disappear 4, Vermont 4, Aberfeldy 4, Lodi 1, Desdcmona 4. NOTES EBODI THE WSSXE3H DISTRICT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The following is the programme for the Clifden Hack Racing Club’s first totalisator meeting to be Held on M ednosday, 15th March: —1. Lilburn Plate, weight for age, of 25sovs; second horse 5 sovs from the stake (6 furlongs). To start, at 12.30 p.m. 2. Orawia Steeplechase Handicap, of 30sovs, and a trophy value £5 ss, presented by Alex. Bissott. Esq., Isla Bank; second ssovs and third 3sovs from the stake. About 2 miles. For horses that have never won a steeplechase at a totaiisator meeting. 3. M’aiau Cup Handicap, of 55sovs: second 7sovs, and third 3sovs from the stake. About IVi miles. 4. District Race, of 25sov.s; second 5 sovs from the stake. All horses to be owned and trained in the M’aiau, M’airaki, and Orepuki ridings three calendar months prior to the date of nomination; (7 furlongs). 5. Clifden Steeplechase Handicap, of 55sovs; second lOsovs and third ssovs from the stake. About 2'/- miles. 6. Fiord Handicap, of 35sovs; second ssovs and third 2sovs from the stake; (6 furlongs). 7. Ladies’ Bracelet, of 35 Vi sovs. including a bracelet value lOgns, presented by F. C. Mills, Esq. All horses to be nominated in a lady's name. to receive bracelet value lOgns/and 12sovs in cash; second horse bracelet value Ssovs, third horse bracelet value osovs. For horses that have not, up to time of nomination, won an advertised race of the value of 20sovs or over. One mile. For gentleman riders only. Minimum weight, 10 stone. The Clifden Club arc still to race under their old cognomen of the “Ciifden Hack Racing Club," us the authorities did not respond to the request made to change the name, by dropping the word “Hack.” The Club were, however, granted permission to race on Wednesday, 15th March, instead of Friday, 17th March, tile former being the more suitable date of the two. The colours adopted by the stewards arc green and white the former in honour of Quid Ireland’s patron saint. Saint Patrick, and the latter for "purity of sport."

Mr J. Griffin, who lias relinquished possession of the Nightcaps Hotel, anti has taken up his residence at Invercargill' meanwhile, informs me that he intends to race his All Red —Dossie filly, -Miss Rod, at Clifden, if all goes well with her preparation. Mr Griffin has owned this well-bred animal from birth, and has exercised much patience in allowing her to reach maturity before calling on her to race. She is now a four-year-old. "Charlie” Church has her up at the Wairaki at. present. Nominations for the Clifden races close on 25th February. Handicaps (to be framed by Mr A. Jones, of Minton) will appear on 29th February, and acceptances will close on 6th March. His many friends will be pleased to hear that Mr W. Ledingham is again able to get about. His injuries turned out to be not so severe as at first slated and after treatment in the Riverton Hospital for a little over a week he has returned to his home and is hopeful of being able to race and ride his steeplechase mare, Lavena, at Clifden. Mr IV. Keith is working Chelsea Park at Otautau for Clifden. The North Islander ran well for a mile in the hurdles at Otautau, considering his condition, as he was quite green, and lie should be well by tlie middle of March. He has also Comedy Queen in work for the same meeting. This mare, by the defunct Comedian, out of a brood mare named For-got-me-Not (of uncertain breeding) ran surprisingly well at Otautau in the Cup and should bo well worth training. Charlie Church is working Te Tua for Mr Keith, up at Wairaki, but the grey is getting on in years and in all probability will never earn a winning bracket for his new owner. He never seems to have iccovcred from the shock of wining over the Riverton country once. Mr Jas. Ritchie, of Nightcaps, has put Bonnally (Sarto —Dinna Forget) and Fanfaroaa (by Black ami Red) into work again, and this striking pair of racehorses are being ridden to work on tins Wnirio course by a younger member of the Ellis family of horsemen. The Wairio course "’as recently thrown open to trainers.

Groat interest is being taken in the appeals in connection with the Wairio Steeplechase, to be heard at Dunedin on Thursday: interest being heightened by the fact that a solicitor was engaged by one of the interested parties to work on liis behalf. Popular opinion seems to favour tite chance of St. Pedro and Layma getting first and second money, in which case there will be no claimant for third. ft is staled that one of the horsemen who gave evidence before the stewards after the nice was run, has -one back on his statement then made, as he was "muddled" at the time. The race in question was undoubtedly decided in a hurry. The order of finishing was: Captain French, Case-hot, Pakaukura, St. Pedro. Lavcna. After a meeting of the Judicial Stewards. Captain French and Pakaukura were distanced, and the race awarded to Caseshot, with St. Pedro in second place and La\ona next. Hie owner of Captain French appeals against the stake going to Caseshot. The owner of St. Pedro appeals against either of the other pair being awarded the stake as again-t the claims of his horse, if lie succeeds the fourth and fifth horses to pass the post get the stakes. In view of the fact that the case comes on next Thursday, it would not be fair to discuss the'pros and cons. However, once upon a time the bar-maids and barmen in Perth got up a picnic and sports meetin~ The big event decided thereat was a "menagerie race, which fot the benefit of the uni Dated means that a competitor uonld ride, drive, push nr pull any manner of two or four-logged beast or “bird of nrev." A publican who rode an emu was first past the post. When Hie pistol went off at the start the emu received a dickens of a fright and bolted, but just as he passed the post Ins rider foil off, and when ho recovered his wind maile for the stewards to collect hi.s prize, no doubt having an eye meanwhile on the black-board for the div on the ■•bird.” Ho was informed, however, that he had been distanced as ho had •■ridden a fowl." The stake went to a boy who drove a pair of goats.