SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 19069, 2 March 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

KOTES BY SIR MODRED.

The Gore R-C.’s Autumn meeting opens to-day and continues over Thursday.

Nominations for the Riverton R-C.’s Eaater meeting close at 5 pun. on Friday next.

P. T. Hogan left for Gore on Monday with a team of ten horses, including a number of jumpers.

Acceptance? for the first day of the Southland Racing Chib’s Auumn meeting are due at 5 p.m. on Friday.

Wariove is galloping well at Riccarton and on Saturday covered ten furlongs in 2.10 4-5. She will probably become a Great Autumn Handicap fancy.

H. Gray was recently approached ing a visit to England to ride for a promin. ent owner in the OH Country/ but, up to the present, nothing has been definitely agreed upon one way or the other.

The pacing mare Onyx, who finished second in the Wanganui Trotting Cup and won the Liverpool Handicap (2m), the principal event -of the concluding day of the Wanganui T.C. meeting, is by Logan Pointer from Cameos, by Galindo—Thelma. The half-sister to Wildwood Junr., Adonis and Authoress (dam of Author Dillon and Merce). who was bred by Mr W. Kerr at New Brighton, is a speedy mare, with a free rapid action, but she has hitherto been looked upon as a sprinter. However, with 4.43 against her, she is getting well within reach of l be first-da® racing and staying brigade.

There is nothing the matter with Maxsms at present. Yesterday morning on ths S.R.C. tracks the black gelding galloped a nice six furlongs with an equally dark-skin-ned companion in Marc Anthony. The latter gave some indication that he is going on the right way in his preparation, but Mat am a had no difficulty, apparently, in keeping his head in front at the finish.

There were ten starters for the chief event on the opening day of Wanganui Trotting Club’s annual meeting, and all received their preparations in Canterbury light harness sUbles.

In the opening event, Otaraia Handicap, at Gore to-dav there will be sunport for Night Alarm, Samum and Sartobte. Som* people favour Osterman.

TTiat good mare Oratress, by Demosthenes • —Equitas, winner of the last New Zealand Cup broke down in the Wanganui Cop race last week, and will be treated to a lengthy

The Riveradale Trot at Gore to-dsy promises to produce a very fine rare over two miles, with Cross Battery in great request The Wallace L mare, however, will not have matters all her own way, as there are several good homes within striking distance of her, Nellie Scot. Full Cry and Thea m»v prove equal to giving Cross Battery a thorough try-out.

During the course of the Wanganui J.C-’a Autumn fixture Mr G. D. Greenwood informed a pressman that Gloaming would be a runner in the Trentham Gold Cup at the Wellington R.C.’s Autumn meeting.

If Bengeroop were himself he would be very hard to beat in the Gore R.C. Handicap but he ranks as under and the track may be too firm for his liking. Provided he has recovered from the effects of his trip to Wmgatui Tin Soldier should put in a strong claim for the race, but many good judges of racing form will favour Melee, Joek or Glenshine. m the case may be. The running of Rorke’s Drift and Thaddeus will be keenly watched in view of autumn races ti» come, as both are horse likely to come back to form in toe near future, if they are ever to do so.

An inquiry was held at Wanganui into the sustained by Punka during the running of the Cup race. The riders of Oratress. Woody Glen and Punka were called to give evidence (writes “Sir Lancelot” in Wellington Port), after which it was derided that the affair was accidental. Mr Gairford got a veterinarian to examine the mare after the rare, and he informed me that the injuries would probably put the mare out of training for the rest of the season.

It is anticipated that an interesting eouine duel will take place m the Longford Hack Handicap at Gore between Red Pal (9.2) and Sartolite )8.9).

If Grafton Tot could be guaranteed to rae the journey out, he would be a popular ae* ection for the Welcome Steeplechase at Gore. Apart from the top weight the field is composed of an unreliable or green coDection of fencers and anything may be expected of the six figuring in the list. To the look-er-on interest will rest with the showing made by Miss Trixie and Achilleus.

Tamairte. who is claimed to be one of the best two-year-old of the current season, is by Absurd—Tahua, by Obligado—Te Huinga. Tahua, who was never raced, was a present to Mr W. Duncan, of Wanganui, from Sir James Carroll, and the riverside town owner, bred Tamatete from the daughter of Obligado.

Satisfaction disappointed her friends at the Dunedin Cup meeting, but ahe may make good in the Summer Handicap at Gore, although the Rorke’s Drift Lodge gelding, Redshire, is also well at present.

Mr W. G. Stead informed the Wellington writer “Sir Lancelot” at Wanganui that that wonderful gelding Sasanof is on his legs again. If sound he will prove a formidable foe for Gloaming in the Gold Cup at Trentham, which race he won two years ago, after scoring in the Thompson Handicap.

The barkmark ere in the Electric Trot at Gore will have to go hard if they are going to overtake their rivals on the limits and thereabouts. Dark Rosine, Lary Marvin, Rothrtar and Rothbell wiD make it vrrv hard for Oaknut, Empress and Eppie Adair, who will have to come from the rear. The distance may prove too far for Lady Marvin and Rothstar, but Dark Rosine and Rothbell should see the journey out. Rothstar is a handy little son of Rothschild, who has hitherto performed promisingly in shorter contests, but, bred by Rothschild, he should sooner or later get to the end of one mile and a half.

It is safe to say that the Winton-owned Marching order will have a strong followmg in the Croydon Handicap (Im) at Gore, but Twinkle will also have his admirers, and Thaddeus if reserved for the race, can be depended upon to run out a smart eight furlongs. Marching Order ran an attractive race over a mile at Wairio and this fact will be remembered against him in open company.

It is reported from the North Island that ♦he hurdle and cross-country gelding, Gladful, displays indications of returning to form. The son of Birkenhead—Gladisla is useful when at anything like his best.

The New Brighton light harness mentor, Manny Edwards, is still vety ill and his relatives and friends are greatly concerned in regard to his condition.

A correspondent is informed that United Service, by Martian—Siberia, won the Trial Stakes at Riverton on April 13, 1914, as a three-year-old from Golden King and Lady King ranked as a four-year-old. Lowbum. At the time referred to Golden

Few people have any idea of what it costs to race horses at the present time and are apt to overrate the profits when winning statistics are made public. In this connection a well known owner, whose small team have done well during the current season from statistician’s point of view, stated that his expenses for the period up to March),

with five or six horses concerned at intervals during that time, amounted to over £lsoo—his own personal expenses on the various racing circuits were not included in the sum quoted. This will give some idea of what the position of an owner must be when i his horses fail to get into winning positions. The iocal homes Eleus end Silver Peak have been very fairly treated in the Auckland Racing Club's Earter Handicap (one mile), a fact that will probably lead to A. D. Mclvor taking Mr W. Stone's team to Ellerslie for the Easter season. The sum of £3750 will be distributed in stakes at the Riverton Racing Club’s annual meeting on Easter Saturday and Easter Monday (March 26 and 28). The principal events of the opening day will be the Riverton I Cup, £5OO (l|m) and Great Western Steeplechase £5OO (about 3m), with the Waiau , Steeplechase, £2OO, for maiden jumpers (about 2m), Aparima H., £225 (6f) and j Fourakino £l7O (Im) as additional at- , traction?. On Easter Monday the Easter I H., £4OO (Im and a distance), Riverton Steeplechase, £350 (about 2|m), Flying H., £250 (6f), Otaxtai Steeplechase H., £290 (about 2m) and Farewell H., £2OO (Im) will hold pride of place. Owners who intend making a trip to Central Otago for the Easter season are reminded that nouTinations for the Tuajvcka County J.C.’s annual gathering on Easter Saturday are due on Friday, March 4, at 10 p.m. The rom of £720 will be given away in stakes, distributed over six flat races and two trotting events. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. EASTER HANDICAP WEIGHTS. (Per United Pre® Association.) AUCKLAND, February 28. The following handicaps have been issued by Mr F. J. MeMenemin for the principal handicap event of the opening day of the A.R.C.’s Easter meeting:— EASTER HANDICAP, £l4OO, winner £lOOO, second £250, third £l5O (one mile)— Maioha 9.0, Statuette 9.0, Rude 8.11, Silver Link 8.10, Parisian Diamond 8.10, Tigritiya 8.9, Duo 8.7, Fleus 8.7, Humbug 8.6. Gasbag 8.5, Sotfanello 8.4,, Roval Abbey 8.2, Lovematch BJ, Punka 8.0, Golden 'Bubble 8.0, Silver Peak 7.12, Gold Kip 7.12, Glen Canny 7.12, Landslide 7.10, Early Dawn 7.7, Right and Left 7.6, Bo Peep 7.6, Dusky Eve 7.6, Queen Abbey 7.3, Chrysostom 7.2, Erthonia 7 2, Tinohoro 72, Tamaroa 7.0 Geoffrey 6.13, Forest Gold 6.13, Sycorax 6.13, Pasein’ Through 6.12, Listowel 6.12, Rose Wreath 6.10, Bang, Battle Knight, Archie, Bute Sound, Dovelet, Infante, Lord Kenilworth, Lightning, Maungaronga, No Bother, Prince Carl, Prince Charleroi, Prince Martian, Pine Arch, Swift Flight, Peter Maxwell, Stork, Tresor and Wrndorah 6.7. WAIMATE RACING CLUB. WEIGHTS FOR ANNUAL MEETING. WA IM ATE February 28. The following handicap have been declared for the W.R.C.’s annual fixture on March 17:— STUDHOLME HANDICAP HURDLES. One mile and a half—Jack Symons 12.9, Lawsuit 10.13, Bombproof 10.12, Vice-Regal 10.9, War Hawk 103, Grange 9.5, Moongiow, warform. Placid, Mickey Free, Innisfallen, Red Jack, Silent Fort and Frog 9.0. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Silver Peak 10.3, Will Oakland 9.3, Killowen 9.3, Satisfaction 9.3, Pyjama 83, Counterstroke 7.6, Jazz 7.5, Killala 7.5, Going Up 7.5, Castellan 7.5, Bellshire 6.11, Miss Camouflage 6.7, Thestius 6.7, Bothnia 6.7, WA IM ATE CUP. One mile and a quarter —Radial 9.13, Royal Stag 9.9, Eleus 9.9, Cashmere 8.13, Foo Chow 8.1, Linden 7.11, Melee 7.10, Palamon 7.9, Malaga 7.8, Thaddeus 7.3, Caverock 73, Miss Muriel 6.13, Counter Attack 6.10, Twinkle 6.10, Mi® Camouflage 6.7, Ruddy Gold 6.7, Filigree 6.7, Greekson .6.7. WAITANGI HACK WELTER. Seven furlongs.—Sunny Loch 9.13, Counterstroke 9.11, Orange Bitters 9.6, Etta 9.5, Bondage 9.4, Roseday 9.3, Bonny Mac 93, Starlike 9.2, Fabrinade 9.1, Kilbarry 8.10, Ruddy Gold 8.9, Happy Captain 8.1, Jester 7.11, Placid 7.9, Bothnia 7.7, Footlights 7.7, Palladium 7.7, Rada 7.7, Sherlock 7.7, Pussyfoot 7.7. TRIAL PLATE. Six furlongs—Red Vest 8.7, Once More 8.7, Happy Captain 8.7, Sherlock 8.7, White Tips 8.4, Musical Moments 8.4, Lomagundi 8.0, Paddy’s Hope 8.0, Pussyfoot 7.11, Rada 7.11, Timepiece 7.11, Purple Spur 7.2, Humboldt 7.2. STEWARDS’ WELTER. Seven furlongs. —Royal Star 10.5, Killowen 10.5. Satisfaction 10.2, Palamon 9.13, Pyjama 9.2, All Ready 8.13, Counter Attack 8.13, Miss Murid 8.12, Sunny Loch 8.12, Kiliala 8.11, Primum 8.9, Cyriaan 8.8, "John Barleycorn 8.5, Twinkle 8.5, Bellshire 8.3, Bondage 8.3*, Bonny Mac 8.2, Greekson 7.9, Miss Camouflage 7J, Thestius 7.7. LAWN TENNIS. THE DAVIS CUP. CHALLENGE FROM THE PHILIPPINES. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Reuter’s Telegrams.) NEW YORK, February 28. The Philippines have challenged for the Davis Sup. FOOTBALL RUGBY GROUND FOR SYDNEY. SYDNEY, March 1. The Rugby Union has secured the Agri- ' cultural grounds relinquished by the Rugby League, for the ensuing international matches. CRICKET SOUTHLAND ASSOCIATION MEETING. SELECTION OF REP. TEAM DISCUSSED. The weekly meeting of the executive of the Southland Cricket Association was held last evening, Mr H. Gleeson presiding in the absence of Mr C. Paton. It was decided that a match Town v. Gore, Waikaia and Wyndham be played on March 12. It was decided that the Wednesday first grade competition be continued, and that if necessary the position be discussed later. Arrangement were made in connection with the Australian team’s visit. A vote of thanks to the ladies who had assisted with the afternoon tea at the recent interpro. fixture was carried. It was decide;! that a ymoke concert be held on the Wednesday evening. It was further decided that all tickets for the match must be in the bands of the secretary before next meeting. Considerable discussion took place with reference to the Southland team that played Canterbury recently. Mr A. Poole stated that in his opinion the team was badly selected and that the selector had apparently relied on outside information in selecting several players. He also considered that the selection of two country players was not justified on performances, either past or present. Other speakers wished to know if the two country’ players referred to were eligible for selection for a Southland team. The secretary stated that he had asked a previous meeting whether the two players mentioned were eligible and that the reply was in the affirmative. Some members disclaimed any knowledge of the secretary’s query, and Mr V. Raines stated that the secretary had apparently concealed his real question and that one issue had been substituted for another. A heated discussion ended in the chairman, Mr C. Paton (who had arrived late), calling the meeting to order and stating that if he was asked to give a ruling on the subject he would say that the two players were not eligible for a Southland team. i

Mr Gleeson took exception to the statement and pointed out that if, say, Macartney ware to to Riverton to live he

would not be eligible to play for Southland. Mr Paton in reply stated that unless teams in certain districts were affiliated to the Southland Association no member of these teams could be chosen for a team controlled by the Southland Association.

The discussion then returned to the Southland team and the atmosphere grew tropica) : when one or two membersdiscussed each ■ other’s right to be in the team. i Mr Raines then moved the following re- . solution: “That in connection with the i Southland team to play Australia, the selector be asked to choose four out of the fol lowing list of old players and the remaining i seven out of the rest of the cricketers; the [ ! list of old players being—Battsrsby, Cartm, ! Darragh, Doig, Driscoll, Gilbertson Jas., Gil ■ bertson J.H., Gleeson, Henderson, Irwin, i i Kavanagh, Mcßeath A., Pcoie, Raymond, ■ Tapley.” In speaking to the motion Mi i ; Raines stated that he wished to diaclaun j ! any personal motive in acting as he did. He I I would be quite willing to stand down from • consideration as being among the young ■ players. He pointed out that next season i Southland would probably send a team on n ; i northern tour and that the need for young I players was very great. He also mentioned that this year the Canterbury Association had i instructed their selection committee to include a certain percentage of young players. ! In seconding the motion, Mr A. Poole • stated that he had agitated in that direction ' j for years, but. nothing bad ever been done. ■ He thought that four old players was rather :; a drastic limitation, he favouring about five, j but he would .support the motion. fceaßrs Corbet and Gleeson opposed the motion, both stating that the province should have the best team and that present day ability alone should be Liken into consideration. One speaker remarked that there was not enough young men worth a place in the team. On the motion being put it was carried without audibly dissent, although two members later expressed disapproval. It was resolved to make representations to the Otago Association to have a junior representative fixture played at Invercargill at Easter. The secretary’ was instructed to inform the School Sports Association that school boys ! could be allowed on Rugby Park only on ! Saturday morning and Thursday afternoon as their presence on the Park during after- ; noons was hindering the work of the groundsman. It was decided on • the motion of Mr , Raines to appoint Mr Cowan onvener of the Grounds Committee. The following are to-day's fixtures:— SECOND GRADE. High School v. Appleby on No. 4 wicket. Union v. Marist Old Boys on No 3. wicket. W&irongoa a by#. BOWLING. MAYOR’S PAIRS. WON BY NORTHEND. Contrary to expectations the final for the Mayor’s Pairs trophy between the Northend and Invercargill Clubs' representatives played on the Southland Green last evening, ended in an easy victory for the Northend club. Expectations were realised in one respect, however, and the game between Hain and Bremner produced some of the fmert play seen on local greens this season. Early in the game the Invercargill pair established a fair lead but Hain was skipping in great style and it was no discredit to him to be down against the brilliant play of Bremner. Hain continued to play excellently and gradually drew ahead eventually finishing five up. Stringer, the Invercargill lead and Wallace, lead for Northend, also gave a very fine display. In the match between Stevenson and Service the latter always held a safe position and was drawing beautifully. His lead, Smith, also played a very steady game and the Invercargill pair, who were altogether below the form of the previous evening, had to acknowledge defeat by a substantial number of points. The scores were as follow: N. I.

Smith and Service .. .. 29 — Israel and Stevenson .. — 14 Wallace and Hain .. .. 20 — Stringer and Bremner .. — 15 Totals . A .. 49 29