SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 19939, 4 August 1926, Page 3

SPORTING

CANTERBURY DOINGS. BY SIR MODRED. INTERESTING MORNING’S WORK. SUN UP GALLOPS WELL. Christchurch, Aug. 3. The weather was perfect at Riccarton this morning with bright sunshine, and a keen breeze. The tracks were in excellent order for training operations. The steeplechase course was open for schooling, while the outside course proper was available for fast galloping. Early workers were Zircon, Kawini and Omahu separately, who were given half to threequarter pacing on the sand, Zircon moving stiffly as a result of his fall and subsequent escapades when lost on Saturday. Omahu presented a somewhat drawn appearance, but Kawini looked really well. There is no intimation as to when he will be schooled, but many people are anxious to see him perform over the big fences, his hurdling ability being taken for granted. Serotina and a stablemate ran half a mile on the grass in 50sec. Tuki was one of the few horses faced with the big country, the National Steeplechase candidate putting in a good round and jumping like a tradesman. He is stated to be a greatly improved horse since he arrived at Riccarton. Paper Rose and Cyrene ran down half a mile in 50 l-ssec, the latter finishing on well. Birkenella and Red Cent accomplished good working gallops, pulling up well, having come to no harm as a result of Saturday’s experiences. It is understood that Birkenella has eased in the market owing to iiis showing in the Homeby Steeplechase, while it is suggested that he might do very much better if piloted by a vigorous experienced cross-country horseman. However, he may improve quickly if schooled on Wednesday and Thursday, when the National course will again be open for practice purposes. Le Choucas and Nippy ran a strong halfmile, finishing under restraint in 56sec. Blue Hall, who has been under a cloud, was sent once round over the National country. J. B. Pearson’s pupil gave an attractive display, clearing all the obstacles in his path as only a proficient fencer can do. Passin’ Through was anxious to increase the pace when treated to a working gallop on the sand. The North Islander is very well and is sure to give a good account of himself on Tuesday next if the National distance is not beyond his compass. The Waikato owned gelding, Paddon, easily ran four furlongs in 50$sec, finishing on with marked dash. He is doing well and should make amends for his defeat by Peho on Saturday. The gallop of the morning was recorded by Sun Up, who covered half a mile in 49sec. The bay gelding fairly revelled in his work and it would have taken a very smart galloper to have headed him off. The jumping event of the morning was witnessed when Comical (H. Burt),Ngata (A. McDonald) and Maunga (C. Mason) raced over six flights of hurdles covering about a mile and a half by the way. Comical drew out from Ngata over the first two rows of battens then Maunga joined the leaders, the three horses racing down the back stretch in line with a full head of pace on. all taking the obstacles in their stride. Rounding the far turn heading for the straight to cross the last two fences Maunga dropped back four or five lengths, but he then retained his position, putting in very effective work, Comical just showing out from Ngata as the pair rattled home standing off the timber in great style, while Maunga crossed the final flight of little sticks in a fashion that caused many onlookers to stare intently as it was even a more capable performance than that given by the brilliant leaders. Comical and Ngata travelled once round over five fences in Imin 49 4-ssec, an effort that will be taken in future as a standard upon which to judge similar displays. It cannot be compared with schooling tasks prior to the previous national meetings, as the jumps are not similarly located, but the effort will live in memory as a perfect exhibition of fencing where battens are concerned. The trainers of the trio appeared to be well pleased, and it is easy to see that V. Clark, who prepares Comical, was more than satisfied.

Warhaven trotted round on the sand and afterwards ran down half a mile on the course proper under a strong pull in 56sec. The Kilbroney gelding pulled up well and appeared to walk away soundly. His trainer was present to see his team worked, but it is obvious that the master of Endeavour Lodge is not at all well. Listening Post exercised on the sand for several rounds trotting and cantering in turn. The Southern jumper was slightly tender, but appeared to puli up all right at the conclusion of his task, and should he be produced fit and well on Thursday of next week Listening Post is going to see a very short price in the Grand National Hurdles.

The hurdler Tenterfield and His Majesty got to the end of four furlongs in 51 3-5 sec, the former doing his work well. There is no doubt about the former being in good shape to fulfil his engagements next week. It has also to be remembered that he is a good stayer, and it is on the cards that he will secure a valuable jumping stake for the honour of the West Coast.

Apache and Paris ran seven furlongs in Imin 37 4-ssec, the pair not being all out in the run home.

Will Oakland ran four furlongs in 51 3-ssec.

Radiac and Kapuna ran once round over the schooling hurdles, both putting in effective work, but the Otago gelding always held his opponent safe. F. Shaw has a useful hurdler in the making, and it looks as if Kapuna is going to win well for the Wingatui mentor. Chickwheat (a good track performer) beat his stable mate Rapier over six furlongs. The last five was run in Imin 4sec, and the first half in 51 2-ssec. Chickwheat may be a hard horse to beat in his class next week on his home track.

The travelling companions, Brigadier Bill (A. McDonald) and Birkenose were allotted a task over the little sticks, jumping six fences by the way, five obstacles taking Imin 57sec. Birkenose jumped well but Brigadier Bill gave a somewhat slovenly exhibition dwelling at several of the obstacles. The All Red gelding has to be starred as a fine stamp of hurdle racer, however, and it is easy to imagine that he will improve quickly in the near future. Lucullent wa.’ not treated severely, his task being confined to easy work on the sand. Tigerland was also given mild exercise.

The Harp was not extended when he beat Solferite over half a mile in 50sec, this useful gallop pointing to the fact that the winner is well at present, while Solferite is also an improving mover. Bugle Note got through a useful task. Happy Days moved well in a sprinting task, and it is evident that he has made a good recovery as anticipated from his recent shoulder trouble. It is stated that he is wanted for the Jumpers’ Flat race next week, but he is not now eligible as it is found impossible to qualify him in necessary events owing to his injury. An attempt was made to school Mazama over the big country this morning, but the southern hunter displayed rooted aversion to the national course. He started at Cutts’ fence, where he baulked twice and then cleared the obstacle beautifully, but his trainer had to chase him into the fence on foot to induce him to do his best at the next obstacle (the sod wall). Mazama (A. Youngman) stopped again and would not move on until F. McKay arrived upon the scene with the bough of a tree as a persuader. When the writer left the scene of operations the lesson was still in progress with the persevering mentor putting in great work on foot in tailing up the stubborn gelding, who is really a brilliant fencer when he etecta to do hi* work right.

Should the present favourable weather continue the track at Addington will be in first-class order for Saturday’s trotting and will be very fast. It is interesting to note the first race is scheduled for 11 a.m. The Gore-owned pacer, Homer (Rattray) worked out at leisurely gait this morning. He is looking fairly well. Glenelg is claimed to be on the pretty side. He is pacing well and gave a good display over a mile and a-quarter to-day in company with Countryman, who probably never looked better since he commenced racing. There is no doubt about Glenelg ranking as a brilliant performer, but' in the meantime it is hard to say how he is going to fare if raced over two miles, but he certainly is ready for shorter courses. The ex-Southlander, Clonmel, trotted well in sulky to-day over a mile and a-half in the hands of A. Butterfield. He presents a more robust and brighter appearance than for some time past. It is on the cards that he will race at something approaching his best form. His stiff workout with Downcast of the previous day evidently improved Lenamhor as he looked very well when jogged to-day. It is reported that the Ashburton ownertrainer, R. McDonnell, is likely to produce Event in winning form at Addington within a few days, while it is plain to those who have an intimate acquaintance with track work here that Prince Pointer is returning to form on the local tracks. The latter’s brother, Kotuku Jack, is another horse who has done well of late. He will have a large following at the forthcoming meeting when conditions present a favourable aspect. The appearance of acceptances and final payments for events at the Grand National meeting, eagerly awaited, should be available to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. Reports from Napier favour the idea that of V. Collelos’ horses Fireblight will be the steeplechase selection while Landbird will be held in reserve for the Grand National Hurdles. Warhaven, who is standing up to the collar and looks to have a very fair chance in the Winter Cup will be piloted by 4- EDidham in Tuesday’s important flat contest. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR SATURDAY. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting on August 7, 11 and 13:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (harness), £3OO. Class 3.52. One mile and five furlongs.

POVERTY BAY HUNT CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR SATURDAY. (Per United Press Association.) Gisborne, August 3. The following are the acceptances for the Poverty Bay Hunt Club’s annual meeting on Saturday next. HUNTERS’ HURDLES, £75. One and a-half miles.

BIRCHWOOD HUNT. FLAG STEEPLECHASES. (From Our Correspondent.) At a meeting of the committee, over which the president (Mr A. A. Liddell) presided it was resolved to hold flag steeplechases at Otautau on Wednesday, August 11. The following honorary officials were appointed : Judge, Mr G. B. Saxelby; starter, Mr M. Gonley; Clerk of Scales, Mr G. H. Stevens; Clerk of Course. Mr J. T. Ryan; and stewards, the Hunt Executive. The programme, which has been approved by the district committee, is as follows: 1. Otautau Novice Steeplechase, about 21 miles. Weight, 11 stone. For horses that have not won a trophy or money to the value of £5 at any race meeting. First horse, trophy, valued at 5 guineas; second trophy, valued at 2 guineas. Winning rider, a trophy valued at 1 guinea. 2. Birchwood Steeplechase, about 24 miles. Weight, 12 stone. First horse, trophy valued at 5 guineas; second, trophy valued at 2 guineas. Winning rider, a trophy, valued one guinea. It was decided that a Hunt be held at 1.30 pjn., and that the first steeplechase commence at 2.30 p.m. The following regulations will apply: All riders to be members of the Birchwood Hunt, or Hunt servants in uniform. Horses trained by a professional trainer, or having been in the hands of a professional trainer six weeks previous to meeting to carry 7lbs penalty. All races for qualified hunters only. Entry for each event, 5/-. To be run under the New Zealand Rules of Racing. J. JEFFERD’S TEAM. ARRIVAL AT SYDNEY. (Rec. 11.5 p.m.) Sydney, Aug. 3. The racehorses Rapine, Star Stranger, Joy King, Expanse and Dishonoured arrived by the Ulimaroa in good condition.—A. and N.Z. VICTORIA RACING CLUB. PROFITS FOR PAST SEASON. Melbourne, August 3. At the annual meeting of the Victorian Racing Club the profits for the year were stated to amount to £25,000. —A. and N. AUSTRALIAN EVENTS. REONUPS PERFORMANCE. Sydney, August 3. The Daily Telegraph, commenting on Reonui’s running yesterday, says that though he was placed third it did not stamp him as being in the same class as Young Lochinvar, who won so handsomely on Saturday. Reonui, though one of the smartest to get away, soon lost his position and finished in fair style, but passed only one weak competitor in the last furlong.— A. and N.Z. AUSTRALIAN HURDLES. NO NEW ZEALAND ACCEPTORS. (Rec. 8.15 p.m.) Melbourne, August 3. There are 18 final acceptors for the Australian Hurdle Race. No New Zealanders are included.—A. and N.Z. RUGBY FOOTBALL. THE ALL BLACKS. AUSTRALIAN TOUR. Auckland, August 3. The All Black Rugby team returned from Australia by the Maram-a to-day. The manager, Mr Leith, said: “We were up against it from start to finish with injuries and sickness. We also found a considerable difference between interpretations ’of rules in Sydney, and what the boys had been used to in New Zealand. At times our heavy casualty list necessitated a complete reorganisation of the backs, especially in the first match of the tour.” Asked about the first test, Mr Leith said the All Blacks had no excuses to make, being beaten on their merits. On the day New South Wales played a wonderful game and the players were as fit as fiddles after having spent a fortnight in camp. TEAM TO MEET AUCKLAND. Auckland, Aug. 3. The All Black team to play Auckland on Wednesday is : Full back, Svenson; threequarters, Robilliard. Blake, and Elvey; fiveeighths, Sheen and Nicholls; half, Mill; frpnt row, Lomas and Kilpatrick lock, Alley; sides, M. Brownlie and Finlayson ack row, O. Brownlie and Hazlett; wing forward, Stewart; emergencies—Knight and Harvey. RANFURLY SHIELD. WELLINGTON’S PROSPECTS. Wellington, August 3. Comer, of Petone, has advised that he will be unavailable for the team versus Hawke’s Bay in the Ranfurly Shield match. His withdrawal and the possibility of Porter being unavailable to play does not improve Wellington’s prospects. SOCCER. CANTERBURY’S TOUR. Christchurch, August 3. The Canterbury Football Association has added a match against Manawatu, at Palmerston North, to the list of fixtures for the Canterbury team’s northern tour. SATURDAY’S GAMES. The following games have been set down to take place on Saturday:— MCDONALD CUP. Ohai v. Rangers, at Ohai (Ohai to arrange referee).

MANGAN CUP. Invercargill v. Mataura, at Invercargill. Referee, Mr Henshelwood. GOLF. QUEEN’S PARK CLUB. DRAW FOR TO-DAY’S MATCH. Following is the draw for the bogey match to be played to-day:— A. Thom- plays G. Tapper. . A. Masters plays W. S. Ayson. G. Myers plays S. Wootton. J. L. Duncan plays J. McCurdy. D. French plays T. F. Macdonald J. A. Doig plays C. H. Roberts . A. Y. Smith plays E. E. Broad. W. Peters plays D. Stalker. C. Max plays J. Manson. BILLIARDS. BOWLERS AT BILLIARDS. A very pleasant evening was spent by the members of the Southland Bowling Club on Monday, when a match was played between the A and B teams in the pavilion. The teams consisted of six men a-side and the game resulted in a complete win for the B grade players. Each team won three games and the aggregate scores were: B, 537; A, 489. ATHLETICS. N.Z. OLYMPIC COUNCIL. Wellington, August 3. At a meeting of the New Zealand Olympic Council to-night Messrs. Rundle, Heenan and Travers were appointed to report on the question of constitution and reorganisation. The Governor-General is to be invited to become patron, the Chief Justice vice-patron and the Prime Minister president. Affiliated associations are to be asked to give the names of athletes who at present are considered up to Olympic standard and those likely to reach Olympic standard by 1928. The New Zealand Cricket Council was congratulated upon the invitation received from the M.C.C. and a letter is to be sent hoping the efforts to send a team to England will be successful. NEW ZEALAND TEAM. ARRIVAL IN SYDNEY’. (Rec. 8.15 p.m.) Sydney, August 3. The New Zealand athletes, competing at Brisbane, arrived by the Ulimaroa. All are in good health.—A. and N.Z. CLAY BIRD SHOOTING. NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIP. WIN FOR SOUTHLANDER. The New Zealand Clay Bird Championship, of twenty-one birds, off 18yds, held at Christchurch on Monday, was won by E. Lansdell, Lumsden, Southland. TENNIS. SEABRIGHT TOURNAMENT. New York, August 2. At Seabright, New Jersey, Francis Hunter, of New York, defeated Jack Wright, of Montreal, on Monday in the first .round of the singles in the Seabright Invitation Tournament 6—3, 6—3, 6—3.—Reuter. NEW YORK CHAMPIONSHIPS. WILLIAMS ELIMINATED. New York, August 2. In the tennis championships Lionel Ogden Leland, Stanford University, eliminated Norris Williams, captain of the Davis Cup team, 6—3, 6—,8, 10—8, providing one of the year’s, most sensational upsets. Richards defeated Noer (Oregon), 6—3, William Johnston defeated Bowman (New York), B—6, 6—l. Manuel Alonso defeated Harrison (California), 7—5, 6—3. Miss Helen Wills defeated Mrs Rowland Davis, 6—l, 6—o. —A. and N.Z.

Some Jazz . . scr yds bhd Guy Parrish . . scr Queen Ida . . 12 Duke Bingen . scr Kola Boy . . . 12 Ladv Fan . . . scr Happy Rosa . 12 Theseus . . . . scr Nelson Beil 12 The Toff . . . scr Bingenette . . 24 Mount Royal . scr Engagement . . 24 Randolph . . . scr Wild Hebe . . 36 Blue Thorpe . 36 Lazarus . . . 60 ELECTRIC HANDICAP (saddle), ‘300. Class 2.17. One mile. Golden Sun . . scr Bing Boy . . . 12 Hvdaspes . . . scr Nagol Pointer 12 Tarzan . . . . scr Four Bells . . 12 Lord Clan . . . scr Lenamhor . . . 12 Winnie Dillon . scr Uncle Bert . . 12 Macaranda . . scr Menember . . . 12 Nipper .... scr Prince Lyons . 12 yds bhdDalnahine . . . 24 Pakoti .... 12 Ladv Embrace 24 Double Event . 12 Maiwhariti . . 24 Homer .... 12 Rose Pointer . 36 Choubra . . . 12 Daphne Bismurate . . . 12 Wildwood 36 AUGUST HANDICAP (harness), £1000. Class 4.32. Two miles. Harry Audubon scr Audacious . . 24 Bell Harold . . scr Glenelg . . . 24 Talaro .... scr Logan wood . . 24 yds bhd Event .... 36 Cardinal Logan 12 Becky Logan . 36 Harbour Light 12 Roicole . . .» 36 Dreamalion . . 12 Delavan’s Quest 48 Talent .... 12 Logan Lou . . 60 Countryman . 12 Man o’ War . 60 Downcast . . 12 TRIAL HANDICAP (harness), £350. Class 4.42. Two miles. Wairua . . . . scr Holly Boy . . 24 Ada Bell . . . scr Pinevale . . . 36 yds bhd Moor Chimes . 36 Lord Bingen . 12 Lady Embrace . 48 Binscarth . . . 12 Diamond Child 48 Money Spider . 24 Tobermory . . 48 Bright Bell . . 24 Tom Thumb . 48 William Daphne the Great 24 Wildwood 60 Blue Star . . 24 STEW ARI®’ HANDICAP (harness), £350. Class 4.44. Two miles. Koraki .... scr Mangoutu . . 48 Little Logan . . scr Peterwah . . 72 yds bhd Master Audo . 72 Audobell . . . 12 Red Oak . . . 72 Bundaberg . . 12 Rose Bingen . 96 "k oung Blake . 24 Escapade . . . 96 Our Ladv . . 24 John Mauritius 120 Engagement 24 Whispering Blue Thorpe . . 36 Willie 132 QUEEN MARY HANDICAP (harness), £450. Class 4.37. Two miles. yds bhd Menember . . 24 Stormy .... 12 Audominion 36 "Wharepiana 12 Golden Devon . 36 Bing Boy . . 12 Taurekareka 48 St. Maura . . 24 Harold Burwood 48 Wild Thvme . 24 Sea Pearl . . . 48 Sslk Thread . 24 Dr. Dillon . . 48 SELWYN HANDICAP (harness), £400. Class 3.49. One mile and five furlongs. St. Fillan . . . scr Yenot .... 12 King Abdallah . scr Berenice . . . . 24 General Bingen scr Holly Boy . . 24 Kibiringi . . . scr Billy Whizz . 24 Haunui .... scr Nipper . . . 24 Harley Dillon . scr Tarzan .... 36 Macanda . . . scr Uncle Bert . . 36 Kotuku Jack . scr Pinevale . . . 36 Silk Thread . . scr Rosie Nut . . . 48 yds bhdGranite City . 48 Pearl Coronado 12 Lenamhor . . . 48 Honour Bright 12 INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP (harness), £400. Class 2.14. One mile. Bruce scr Her Ladyship . 12 Ivy Audubon . scr Audacious . . 12 St. Maura . . . scr Oakhampton 12 Bessie Logan . . scr Black Admiral 12 Talent .... scr Ben Ohau . . 24 Chid scr Away 24 yds bhd Golden Devon 24 Darknite . . . 12 Willie Logan 36 Landlord . . . 12 Bell Harold . 36 Peter Bingen . 12 Onyx 60 Brentloc . . . 12 Acron .... 72 -■

st lb st lb Mark Over . 11 7 Welcome Silver Fish . 11 7 Sound 10 7 Radio .... 11 0 Whispering Lo King . . 10 7 Sam 10 7 HANDICAP TROT (harness). £80. One mile and a-quarter. Halmore . . . acr Gladys Cole . 36 yds bhd General . . . 60 Makuri Belle . 12 Lockette . . 84 HUNTERS' BRACELET, £60. On< J mile. Voltore . . . 11 8 Patua . . , 10 7 Mark Over . 11 1 L’Autumn 10 7 Manutai . » 10 12 I>ady Flash . 10 7 Radio . . . . .10 7 Colgrove . . 10 7 Welcome J leatherteen . 10 7 Sound 10 7 Chip Chase . 10 7 Radiate . . 10 7 Mareatata . . 10 7

HEXTON HANDICAP, £110. One and a-quarter mile. Barrier . . . 10 2 Morose . . . 9 0 Pita .... 10 2 Westerner . . 9 0 Chaplin . . . 9 12 Tinomaunga 9 0 Cohesion . . 9 8 Jubilee . . . 9 0 Koodoo . . . 9 5 Orawia . . . 9 0 Startle . . . 9 0 Serenade , . 9 0 Princess Nata 9 0 HUNT CLUB STEEPLES, £125. Two anc a-half miles. Kovno . . . 12 8 Mahia . . . 11 2 Radio . . . 11 5 Rangitahua . 10 7 Silver Fish . 11 4 Golden Point 10 7 SWARTHMOOR MAIDEN, £70. Five furlongs. Cool Card . 10 2 Flying Cherry Girl . 10 2 Phantom 9 0 Evensong . . 9 7 Autonus . . . 9 0 Mon Mint . . 9 7 Lochligon . . 9 0 Miss Willonyx 9 3 Bonser . . . 9 0 Cluster . . 9 0 Wet Winter 9 0 Miss Esteher 9 0 AWAPUNI HURDLES, £80. One and three-quarter miles. Royal Silver Fish . 9 7 Heather 11 9 Peppin . . . 9 3 Woden . . . 10 8 Radiate . . . 9 0 Monte . . . 10 0 Bonser . . . 9 0 Blue Jay . . 9 13 Lieutenant Garzon . . . 9 10 Tongariro 9 0 RAPANUI HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Polar . . . 11 9 Coppernob 9 6 Tinomaunga 10 3 Night Voltore . . 9 13 Gambler 9 2 Carniola . . 9 13 Manutai . . 9 2 Jubilee . . 9 13 First Prince . 9 3 Rapiata . . 9 11 Gold Dot . . 9 0 Cool Card . 9 10 Solitration 9 0 Serenade . .. 9 6