RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 46, 31 March 1914, Page 8

RACING AND TROTTING.

RACING FIXTURES. April 1 and 2—Southland R.C. Autumn. April 2 and 3—Masterton R.C. Autumn. April 11 and 13—Auckland R.C. Autumn. April 11 and 13—Wairarapa R.C. Autumn. April 13—Waipukurau R.C. Annual, April 13 —Beaumont R.C. Annual. April 13-—Kumara R.C. Annual. April 13 and 14—River ton. R.C. Annual. April 13 and 14—C.J.C. Autumn. April 13 and 14—Feilding J.C. Autumn. TROTTING FIXTURES. April 1 and 4—Auckland T.C. Autumn. April 15 and 18— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C,

Easter. April 29 and May 2—Forbury Park T.C. Winter.

TURF TOPICS.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. Ideal climatic conditions prevailed for training operations this morning. The plough track, which was most in use, provided capital going. During the breakfast interval the harrows were used, and, with the assistance of the north-west wind, the track was in first-class order for fast time-making, and some interesting work was accomplished. R. T. Mason's pair, Cherubini (G. Clark) and Canute (lightweight) were the first to commence proceedings, their task being a gallop over a mile. The latter, who was given a big break, was joined by his stable mate between the six and seven-furlong mark, after which the pair raced together throughout, running the full journey in lmin 45sec, the last seven furlongs in lmin 30sec, a good gallop. Peg (Thompson) defeated Rinaldo (Anderson) over a strongly 'run.six furlongs in lmin 17$ sec, a neck separating the pair at the finish. Masterpiece (M'Donald) and Autumnus (Shaw) were companions in a gallop over a mile, which they left behind in lmin 45sec. The former, running on the outside, held his stable mate safe throughout, winning by half a length.

Flower of the West and Judith were restricted to a round at three-quarter pace on the plough. Tannhauser (Collier) and Thrax (Lorie) galloped six ftirlongs, the former showing to most advantage, in lmin 18sec. Bold Stroke (Ludlow) and Taskmaster (Macarthy) were companions in a sprint over six furlongs, the former holding her rival safe, in lmin 19sec. Camulus and Fastradi were not extended while running seven furlongs in lmin 36$ sec. Gregory, alone, cast six furlongs behind in lmin 18Asec, while Quirkland took lmin 7sec to traverse five furlongs. He was not extended. Valhalla, alone, jumped off at the mile post, the last seven furlongs being run in. lmin 30$ sec., a smart performance.

Honesty (Anderson), Charmilla (M'Gregor), and Angelina (Thompson) were trotted roundjfco the half-mile post, where, from a standing start, they ran home in 50 4-ssec. Honesty, with the outside running, showed to most advantage, and her effort was a pleasing one. Troon and Joan galloped a mile in lmin 47 l-ssec, the former having matters all her own way at the finish. Emperador, Historiette, and Rencontre were companions in a gallop over six furlongs, which they left behind in lmin 16sec. The first-named did not appear to be fully extended, while s the two latter were ridden out v with, the whip. Wharfinger defeated Don Francisco over six furlongs, run in lmin 20sec. Martial and Martinious sprinted three furlongs down the straight, finishing together. Scotch Melody and Vanna ran half a mile up the back, in 51sec, while Cortes's task was a threefurlong sprint, which he ran in 38sec. . Glenfinnan, alone, strode over a mile, striding along freely throughout, in lmin 47|sec. He was not extended. Wise Bird (Ludlow) and Snapdragon (M'Donald) brushed over fivfe furlongs in lmin 2ssec, the former holding her companion safe throughout, and finished up a winner by a length, a smart performance. Vice-Admiral, assisted by Cincinnatus over the last furlongs v sprinted five furlongs in lmin ssec. Miss Kolmar alone ran half a mile in 52sec. Flora M'Donald (Woods) and Courlos (M'Flinn) ran six furlongs in lmin 19£ sec, the former defeating her companion by four lengths, which distance she could have. increased.

Warstep (W. Scobie) and Stardancer (Mussen)- ran six furlongs in lmin 17 sec, the former showing to most advantage, but the pair were under a strong pull throughout. The two-year-old filly Marsa registered ah attractive performance. With T. Mussen in the saddle she cast half a mile behind from almost a standing start in 48£ sec. Merry Guest easily defeated Lady Query in a three-furlong sprint, which she cast behind in 37^sec.. Silver Shield (W. Scobie), alone, ran seven jfurlongs in lmin 34sec, while Fabrikoff's task was a gallop over six furlongs, which he left behind in lmin 20sec. He was not fully extended. Atheldana ran five furlongs in lmin 7sec, which time he could have improved had he been ridden qut. After breakfast Slogan and The Cornet ran six furlongs in lmin 20sec, finishing together. Chudic and Sveaborg did a round on the sand at halfpace. Glenowl and Vancouver ran six furlongs in lmin 18Asec, the former beating his companion by a couple of lengths. Tire God defeated Eaglestone over haif a mile, which was run in 50 l-ssec. Lady Marcia (Ludlow) and First Glance (JVormald) ran six furlongs in lmin 19Jsec. The former appeared to hold her" stable mate safe at the finish, and the Easter Handicap candidate's effort was a disappointing one, as she appeared to tire badly at the finish. Freej aloneV ran half a mile on the sand in 48 l-ssec.

Merry Lass ran six furlongs in lmin 23sec, and Sir Hamilton cast five furlongs behind in lmin 5 l-ssec. Gnome and Sunbeam finished together after running a mile in lmin 48£ sec. Bonne Bouche and Modditi traversed six furlongs in lmin 19£ sec, finishing together. Salathiel and Goldseeker were not extended while running six furlongs in lmin 24|sec. Daylight Bill, with Owhetoro as a mate, left six furlongs behind in lmin 22sec. Bee defeated Briar Patch over five furlongs in lmin ssec, and Chrysotis (Mussen) dashed over six furlongs in lmin 16 4-ssec. Snowraker and Twelfth Night ran seven furlong's in lmin 35sec, while Coroniform's task was a gallop over six furlongs, which he cast behind in lmin lS^sec.

The following were restricted to use-

ful pacing:—Milda, Skliene Dhu, Steve dore, Veritas, Quarantine, Wee Donald, and Signorita.

The members of E. Cutts'iS team, which have been quartered attto Racecourse Hotel Stables, pending the completion of the stables'at Chokebore Lodge, were removed to their new quarters yesterday. With the exception of the outside painting and the electric the building is now completetfr 5

E. from the south, on * Monday in charge of Chudic and Sveaborg. Both horses nre looking bright and well, although the latter still makes a considerable noise when galloping. C. Emerson, who arrived back from Sydney this morning, put in an appearance on the track, and his services for work-riding were in great demand. The Elevation—Brave Heart colt Veritas, who. got badly galloped on while racing at the Dunedin Cup meeting, has rejoined E. Cutts's active brigade. The injured leg still bears an enlarged appearance, and he will for a time be restricted to trotting and can- * tering exercise.

Mr E. .J. Waits'a representatives for the Canterbury Jockey Club's Easter meeting—Sea Pink, Downham, and Ringfomi—are due to arrive at Riecarton on Friday next.

Pursefiller and. Perceler have gpne into Geo. Costello's stable at Greenmeadows to.be prepared for future engagements.

Mr Duncan Froser wss asked a few days ago to put a price on Square Deal, but he" refused to do so.

Entries for the New Zealand St. Leger, Trentham Gold Cup, and minor events at the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting close 6n Friday next. Formby is in regular work at Wanganui, and is reported to be fast -getting into racing form again. The Birkenhead gelding will be raced in lafe events at Easter, and then be schooled dver hurdles.

Di Gama is to be shipped to Sydney on Friday neJOfc, and he will probably race in some of the minor events at the A.J.C. meeting. The well-known Steeplechaser Dorando injured one of his fetlocks a fewdays ago, and has been having-an easy time sinee. '*

A large number of New Zealand sportsmen are leaving by next Friday-*# boat from Wellington to attend the Australian Jjockey Club's autumn meeting. - Regarding the merits of Carbine and Abercorn, "Milroy," in Sydney ' 1 Mail,'' says:— 'ln my opinion, Abercorn was the better stayer of the pair, and, with the exception of First King, possibly the best long-distance horse Australia has raised. He could run farther at top speed than any horse I ever saw or heard of. Carbine was much speedier than Abercorn, and could always chop him for pace at the end of a moderately run race. He twice beat Abercorn over three miles in slow time, when the pace was only on Over the last mile. Both were wonderful horses, and for certain the best we have ev«jr known. The superior of the pair, after all, is merely a matter of opinion." A very promising colt by Charlemagne 11., from Shepherdess, died at Trentham a few days ago as the* result of a severe attack of strangles. TEMPLAB.