SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 17792, 22 July 1916, Page 3

SPORTING

NOTES BY “SIR MOORED.”

A number of New Zealand - owned horses will be racing in Sydney this afternoon. An increase in stakes has been recommended to the M inlon Jockey Club s committee. Trainer C. Christie won races at the South Canterbury Hunt fixture with Ikowai and Compulsion. Acceptances for the G.N. Steeplechase, Winter Cup and G.N. Hurdle Race are due on Friday evening next. The Kiverton-trained Fuller and Gunrest are reported to be in good health and wintering very well. General entries for the C.J.C. Grand National meeting arc due on Friday evening of next week. Reports from Sydney state that the New Zealand jockeys, C. Emerson arm Ashley Reed, are returning in time for the Grand National meeting. Black Sea is stated to have run a good race in the July Steeplechase at Trentham on Saturday last. At the final fence she was up with the leaders, Wirokino, New York and Vascular, and eventually finished up fourth a length behind New York, who was beaten by Wirokino by a length for second place, while Vascular headed the procession with two lengths to the good. Providing she goes through the Riccarton meeting' well, Mr F. Lysnar may make a trip to Randwick with Pursefiller for the A.J.C. Spring meeting, which opens early in October. Taking a line through the running of Black Sea in the W.R.C.'s July Steeplechase, Recharge, Heathcrlea and the daughter of Black and Red referred to, should worthily represent Southland in the Grand National Steeplechase. It is a great pity that Recharge cannot withstand a searching preparation. It is stated that another buyer has been after the bay colt, Kilboy, winner of the Challenge Stakes, but Mr .1. B. Reid is not disposed to sell. It is stated that the crack two-year-old performer of the closing season is wintering particularly well. The American-bred mare. Eager Eyes, the only representative of the successful stallion Cesarion in Maorlland, is working along soundly so far at Riverton with C. Hcywood’s string. It is very satisfactory to find that the Racing Conference have increased the number of wins retaining the 51bs allowance to apprentice jockeys to the number of fifteen. By the time a lad's list successes reaches fifteen, his position as a horseman should be soundly assured quite apart from the concession. It is very hard, indeed, to understand why a number of clubs continue to oppose the proposal to Issue all trainers' and jockeys’ licenses from the headquarters of the Racing Conference, wherever this may be. Opponents of the scheme fail to realise that the Conference authorities hold filed reports as to the conduct of licensed persons and other happenings, and such are absolutely essential in the course of dealing with applications for amateur and professional permits. The writer has no hesitation in saying that influences are often brought to bear*on local committees in the granting of licenses which would as a rule, do not redound to the credit or welfare of the turf. The kindhearted admiration entertained by some purely local officials, with punting habits, for successful horsemen met over-burdened with scruples is not at all in favour of the well-being of the general public or the welfare of the turf generally. During the current week Mr J. B. Thomson received a letter from the secretary of the Gore R.C., enclosing a communication from starter R. E. Harley, which-" stated in effect that Mr Thomson was not in the wrong when called off for leaving before his bell with Raeburn. It will be remembered that Mr Thomson drove his own pacer, Raeburn, In the Riversdale Trot (two miles’) at the Gore R.C.’s Summer fixture, and was called off shortly after leaving the mark at the sixth bell. Mr Thomson had another acceptor for the race, in Cathedral Chimes, who was giving Raeburn six seconds, but as he was withdrawn Raeburn became the last horse to leave the starting-point. To the writer's mind the scratching of Cathedral Chimes appears to have been overlooked by those In charge of the clock, and this probably accounts for Raeburn having been penalised, when he left at his correct time, one second behind Hectorata, whose running was never questioned. Having been placed in a wrong light by the occurrence, Mr Thomson naturally entertains a feeling of satisfaction with the latest development in the matter. It is interesting to record the fact that the event in question was won by Lady Haldane (20 secs), in 4.44 1-5, with Matchlight 4.47 1-5) in second place, and Branston (22secs) third in 4.57 1-5. The announcement that Brookwave (dam of a line of free-legged horses, Including Brookbell, to Bellman) is showing strong evidence of being in foal, directs attention to the fact that she has been mated with a high-class stallion. This is the young Santa Rosa Farm stallion, Nelson Bingen, by Bingen (2.6 Vi), N from Suzette Baron (2.13 ), grand dam, Suzette (2.14%). Only two sons of Bingen have come to Australasia, viz.. Nelson Bingen and Maudltlus (sire of Muricata, Bingana, Seychelles, etc.) BlngeiKs lengthy list of successful progeny is headed by Uhlan 1.58 (1.54 with running mate). Mr W. Kennedy's well-known matron should produce something of value, ,as Nelson Bingen is a handsome, square-gaited trotter, and comes of one of the most famous families in the whole of America. The emuloments accruing to winning riders (says N.Z. Times) were by no means confined to a few during the W.R.C.'s Winter meeting. Nineteen jockeys participated in the twenty-four , wins of the three days. F. Flynn was successful twice, so were H. Goldfinch, B. Poulgrain, A. J. McFlynn, and W. Price. Each of the successes were gained on the same horse, with the exception of three to the credit of B. Poulgrain. He won on Bransftelcl and Pursefiller. Goldfinch won twice on Bisogne, F. Flynn twice on Patronymic, A,;J. McFlynn twice on Wirokino, and W. Price twice on Sir Agnes. Vascular exhibited strong powers during the running of the July Steeplechase at Trentham. At the end of the three miles he had plenty of dash left, and the way in which he cleaned up the galloping Wirokino suggested possibilities for the future. Trainer G. McLean has taken up Heatherbloom again, and may give him a run at the Birchwnod Hunt fixture. The Conrobert —Rosebloom gelding has been off the turf stage for a considerable time past as the result of an injury to one of his feet, but is now apparently sound again. Glensponse, another of McLean’s charges, has also commenced his preparation for the incoming season. As both geldings were stabled during the off season, they are now carrying a considerable amount of condition. Mr Hlghden’s horse, Panmurc, is said to be travelling along the right road. According to his present rate of progress (says a Wellington writer) the Imported English horse will be back to his old form as soon as the spring racing commences. The response made by owners at the closing of entries for the N. Z. Metropolitan Trotting Club’s August meeting was such as to attract followers of the light harness sports from all parts of Maorlland to Addington next month. The nominations for the three days aggrefate 559. the average being a fraction over 25 per race. Included in the leading harness races will be found the names of Hie best of the horses now In commission in New Zealand, and with quite a number of them out to make good in rfte qualifying for the New Zealand Trotting Cup the racing should prove of a fascinating interest, particularly in the event, of the dirt of the competition circuit being anything like dry. Among the top-notchers named are; Admiral Wood. Tommy C, Don Caesar, Denver Huon, Rena Coin ter, Hal Zolock, Emllius. Evelyn, Jewel Chimes, Persuader, Frandocia, Calm, Muricata, Michael Galindo, Redchild, Electrocute, Hardy Wilkes and many others, while the champion mare Country Belle, has been nominated for a one mile harness event on the final day. Southland owners are extensively represented, the candidates from this part of the world including:— Quadroon, Papeete, Moorland, Taklo, Harlot. Ivory Bella, Matchlight, Cathedral Chimes Rialto, Yarravllle, Bellflower, Brookbell. Soda, Llndetta. Muricata. and The King’s General. The following ex-Southlanders have also engaged; Eccentric. Cello Sydney Wilkes, Truganlnl, Rummy, Commander Bell, The Bronzewing, and Cromstall. With the exception of Quadroon, Matchlight, and Rialto, the Southlanders referred to are preparing Canterbury.

Intending visitors to the N. Z. Grand National meeting will be pleased to learn that according to a recent Melbourne report, Ell Progresso may be sent to Rlccarton to fulfil his engagements in the cross-country events at the big winter fixture. The Victorian jumper ran unplaced in the recent V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase, won by Coradjil. All owners, riders, and drivers of light harness horses arc reminded that their “licenses expire at the end of the present month. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club have decided upon a new name for the three-year-old event to be decided at Addington next Easter. It will be known as the Champion Stakes, the prize being 500 sovs., and the distance one mile and a-half. The Riverton gelding. Caseshot (J. R. Kaan) was given a schooling task over a circuit of the Riccarton steeplechase fences on Tuesday morning. The pace was only moderate, but he jumped very safely. The annual general meeting of members of the Wairio J.C. will be held this (Friday) evening. It is anticipated that the proceedings will prove to be interesting. The North Island jockey, A. Oliver, has made a satisfactory recovery from his recent operation, and expects to be riding at the Grand National meeting. It is stated that Marconi, winner of the Winter Hurdle Handicap at Trentham, may play a prominent part in the Grand National Hurdle Handicap' next month, as he is a good stayer. The injuries suffered by Ngatoa when he fell in the Wellington Steeplechase last week will probably keep him in retirement for a considerable time. The New Brighton Derby winner, Author Diilon, is still enjoying a spell. The son of Harold Dillon and Authoress will not be put into work again until September. The sale of Mr M. Friedlander’s trotting stock, extensively advertised of late, will be conducted in Gore to-morrow bv Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd. Proposals to extend the Invercargill tramways along payable routes nave been rife of late, but, so far, it has failed to dawn on the amateur financiers concerned, that it might be advisable to continue the Yarrow street line through a populous and-growing suburb to the gates of the Southland K.C.’s property, and lit right angles to reach the cemetery. Luke Wilson has been engaged to ride Gold Soult in the Winter Cup, J. O'Shea will be on Seadown, A. Oliver on Rcvalenta, R. Hatch on Glenroy, B. Deeley on Multifual, W. Robinson on Rorke's Drift, W. Price on Sir Agnes, and C. Garment on Lady Louisa. A peculiarity about the two wins in the Wellington Steeplechase of horses owned by Mr C. F. Vallance is that the pair, Xedra and Bransfield, were both got by Renown, sire of the successful Southland 'chaser. Recharge. Mr Vallance's jumpers are generally schooled on his own station by members of his family. Rorke’s Drift, who heads the handicap list in the. Winter Cup, has 14lbs less than Chortle received twelve months ago. North Islanders consider Leonta, with 61b less than when he ran second last year, among the probables for the Grand National Hurdles. There is certainly no doubt as to Ms ability to get the increased distance. The ,name of the clever little Winton free-legged performer, Annie K, is missing from the ranks of the high-class light harness horses entered for the Grand National gathering at Addington next month, but this does not mean that there is anything wrong with Mr Keith's mare. The black daughter of Stirling Lad and Edith will probably pay a visit to Christchurch in November next, when the climatic conditions prevailing at home will probably permit of more fatraining operations. The only schooling over the fences at Riccarton on Wednesday morning (writes "Clubman,” in Christchurch News) was a dismal failure on the part of the southerner, Debonaire, who was sent out with F. Ellis up. The Daunt gelding cleared the first brush fence well, but on coming to the first of the double, a’t the back of the course refused to jump. He was taken back for two further attempts, and simply stuck h his toes in the ground. Then he was put at a hurdle fence, but this also Thistleton's charge as resolutely declined to rise to, and was brought back to the stalls without having completed his task. Probably with company he will at his next schooling show a little more disposition to jump. , It Is reported from Christchurch that Mr J. B. Reid’s rising three-year-old colt, Kilboy, by Kllbroney, was to leave on Wednesday for Australia to fulfil his spring engagements on the Commonwealth turf. His mission, presumably, is the A.J.C. Derby, but he is also a candidate for the Melbourne Cup. In a final conversation with P. T. Hogan, prior to hip departure for Riccarton, the writer gathered that he was somewhat disappointed at not being permitted to school Rorke’s Drift for a Grand National Hurdles test. Always inclined to the fencing game, trainer Hogan looks upon "Rorky” as an ideal candidate for batten honours and will probably never be satisfied until he sees the sturdy son of Calibre carrying his backers money in the air across timber. Those who know the genial Irishman, and who of the Southland racing community is not acquainted with P. Hogan, will easily credit that he would sooner carry off the Trial Hurdles next month, with the excitement of the G.N. Hurdle Race to follow, than cool out Rorke's Drift as the hero of the N. Z. Cup in November next. It is very pleasing to find that, sportsmen in the Winton District continue to take a keen interest in the Winton Stakes Handicap, the premier event of the Southland turf season designed to encourage local breeders of thoroughbreds, as exemplified on Wednesday evening last. On the occasion referred to the following gentlemen promised financial support towards the purchase of suitable trophies for the annual race of November next. Messrs I. Plunkett (£lO 10s), E. R. Raines (£5 ss), H. A. Kidd (£5 ss), and F. Moore (£5 ns). In supporting a proposal to increase the stakes for the forthcoming annual gathering of the W. J. C. further monetary assistance in a good cause was in evidence, when Mr W. Swale said he would give 20 guineas if lie won the Winton Cup, and Mr F. Moore stood for a similar donation in the event of the Winton Stakes falling to his entrant. It Is quite on. the cards that Mr Swale will have the useful gelding, Gunrest, to represent him in the Cup, while the other sportsmen quoted has a promising candidate In Special Order, by Pallas— Order, in preparation for the Stakes—a useful double. The Australian - bred pacer, Sir Fulham, who will in future arcc in Maoriland in the same interest as the champion home-bred performer, Our Thorpe, has been nominated for the N. Z. Metropolitan T. C.'s next meeting, commencing on August 13. The Washdyke Trot, decided at the South Canterbury Hunt Chib meeting on Thursday last, held peculiar interest in the light harness world, in that had it been won by a descendant of Harold Dillon, the latter would have taken the lead as champion sire of the season. However, the race was won by a daughter of Quincey, and thus Rothschild remains at the head of affairs on the sires’ list by half a point from Harold Dillon. At Timam on Thursday E’. Kills won the Hack and Hunters' Hurdles on Trireme. while another southern horseman, G. Fielding, had the winning ride on Wellwood in the Hunt Club (.'up. ANQLIBO. (By "Rod.") A well-attended meeting of the Southland Anglers’ Club was held j n Messrs McCarthy's. Dee street, on Monday. The chair was occupied by (he president (Mr ('. Wilson. The principal business transacted was consideration of the matter of (he prohibition of netting for trout in the New River and Aparima estuaries. After a considerable amount of discussion, it was unanimously decided to draw up a petition, which it was earnestly hoped that all anglers would make it their business to sign. In speaking to the motion, members were strongly of opinion that the netting for trout was fast depleting the rivers of fish, and that unless a close season for netting be declared at least each second year, angling, which Is now much depreciated, will soon become a sport of the past In Southland. It was also stated that, many anglers who regularly procure licenses feel so strongly on the question of netting that they have determined not to fish this coming season unless some step are taken to abate the nuisance, as they contend that it is a waste of time and energy visiting the rivers in the hope of obtaining a "bag.”

In connection with the petition to he sent to the Minister of Marine (Hon. Dr McNab) it was decided not to send the same to Wellington until after the opening of the season (October 1), so that anglers will have plenty of time to attach their names. Copies of the petition can be seen at all Acclimatisation agencies in Southland. The sum of £9 6s 6d, proceeds of a sale of fish, was voted to the Belgian Relief Fund, and a vote of thanks to the chair terminated tlie meeting. OOLF NOTES. S ■ "Masliie,” who writes about Park doings, sends the following ; The golf professional, J. McCormack, arrived on Thursday night, and has entered on his duties as coach on the municipal links. He is to be found at the club house every day from 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. McCormack comes to us with a good reputation as a player, but with a still higher standard as a coach. I understand he will remain here for a montli or two. There are dozens of players, beginners and others, that a few lessons on the fundamentals of the game would greatly benefit, make them better players and add considerably to their interest in and real enjoyment of the game. The correct way to swing a golf club does not come by intuition: it not a natural gift except in a very few' instances; books alone cannot teach it; to see it done by an expert it looks easy enough, and I suppose it is as easy a? it looks when you know how to do it. Get the professional to put you on the right track, to show you how, and watch him do it, as he will every time, then bring your powers of imitation to bear under his directions and success will soon be yours. McCormack's book for engagements is hanging in the club house; a good many entries have already been made in it. and I hope for the good of golf that a great many more will take advantage of the professional’s visit to Invercargill. LADIES’ GOLF. - The Red Cross medal match tvas played at Otalara last Thursday, Mrs T. M. Macdonald handing in the best score for the afternoon. LADIES’ HOCKEY NOTES. (By "Full Back.”) Collegiate still lead in the competition with Winton afid High "A’’ second. When these two teams meet a good game is looked forward to, as they are of even strength. The Collegiate team is deserving of praise for the way they stood to their guns against High "A’’ on Wednesday. The former though only a young team, have some very promising players in Misses Hughes, McGunn, and Burgess. Miss Hughes, at left fullback, played her best game this season and topped some dangerous rushes. Miss McGunn (centre half) was a treat to watch, and fed her forwards in fine style. She is very sound in defence. Miss Burgess played a consistent game throughout, and with a little more practice will be hard to beat. Miss Stout (High) played a very sound game at full-back, and was always a stumbling block to the College forw'ards. She is perhaps one of the best full-backs in Southland. Miss Barraclough (left w’ing) played a good game, and was responsible for most of the scores. Her passing is very good. Misses Bowden and Coutts played good games, and were always handy when in the circle. Misses Melvin and Preston play well together, and are always on the ball. When passing, players should try to pass the ball in front, instead of at the back of a player. The table showing the positions of the teams will appear next week. SOUTHLAND LADIES’ ASSOCIATION’. The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held In the V.M.C.A. rooms last evening. Present : Mr Hinton (in chair) and Misses Stout. Pearee, Preston, Pope. Kilby. Gunn. Hayward, Walker, Kissell, Eunson, Huffadine and Loudon (hon. secretary) and Mr Battin. The following gentiemen were appointed selectors :—Messrs Hinton, Dingwall. and Battin. It was decided to play a second round of public school matches, commencing today. The junior games of last week controlled by unauthorised referees were cancelled. The fee of £1 Is due to the N.Z.L.H.A. was passed for payment. It was decided lha.t a second round of senior games should be played, as it was considered that the season would otherwise close too early. The second round is to be continued irrespective of intervals caused by representative or other fixtures. it was decided to request captains of Wednesday teams to hand in lists of their players' names with positions, each week. Attention was called to the fact that clubs had again to be requested to send in lists containing the names of their registered players. ( Following fixtures were arranged for this afternoon : North School v. Waihopai, on Queen’s Park. St. George v. Middle, High School ground. South a bye, COLLEGIATE (2) v. WAVER LEV (0). Collegiate and Waverley met at the Biggar street ground on Wednesday before a number of spectators. Taking the game generally, it consisted of a series of individual rushes, the Collegiate had if anything the better of the game, especially in the second half, although attacking most of the game, the forward line lacked their usual cohesion and failed when within reach of the circle. Miss H. Davis inside right for Collegiate showed glimpses of good play, while the Misses Godward (wingers) made several brilliant rushes down the line, both being the mainstay of the Collegiate attack. The right full-back played good sound hockey, being the stronghold of the back division. The remainder of the team for the most part were decidedjy ‘off colour.’ The Waverley team which is a very hefty combination put up a splendid fight against their more experienced op-

ponents, and kept them fully extended right through the two spells. Thier forwards, however, indulged in too much wild and ill-directed hitting, often playing right into their opponents’ hands, while the backs were inclined to lose their places. A little practice would greatly improve this team. In the forwards Miss R. Knuckey caught the eye frequently, while in the backs Miss K. Munson pulled the team out of many tight corners, her hitting being very powerful. BOUTHLAjH'D RUGBY URIOK. WEEKLY MEETING. The usual weekly meeting of the S.R.F.U. was held on Thursday, when there were present:—Messrs Geddes (chairman), Morton,, Giller, Isaacs, Scully, Jenkins, Woods and McGavock. The chairman, extended a cordial welcome to Mr G. W. Woods who has been appointed to the Union in place of Mr W. G. Compton, who has left the district. A letter was received from the Waianiwa F.C., enclosing the names of players who have volunteered. Mr T. Battersby, caretaker of Rugby Park, who has been accepted for active service, was granted leave of absence, the position to bo temporarily filled by the Grounds Committee. On the motion of the chairman it was resolved that the Regimental Band be thanked for its services on Wednesday. Also that Privates 'Hughes and Wilson be forwarded letters of thanks for their efforts in arranging the match and marshaling the parade. It was resolved that the. matches arranged for last Wednesday be played next week, viz.:—High School v. Star, No. 1, 3 p.m.; Southern v. Invercargill 8., No. 3, 3 p.m.