RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 53, 8 April 1914, Page 8

RACING AND TROTTING.

RACING- FIXTURES. April 11 and 13—Auckland E.G. Autumn. April 11 and 13 —Wairarapa R.O. Autumn, April 13 —Waipukurau R.C. Annual. April 13—Beaumont R.O. Annual. April 13—Kumara R.C. Annual. April 13 and 14—Riverton R.C. Annual. April 13 and 14—C.J.C. Autumn. April 13 and 14—Feilding J.C. Autumn. TROTTING FIXTURES. April 15 and 18 —N.Z. Metropolitan T.C, Easter. April 29 and May 2 —Forbury Park, T.O. Winter.

TURF TOPICS.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. Training operations were of a mild character at Riccarton this morning, the greater part being from half to three-quarter pace work. The tracks were in first-class order, and provided capital going. M." Hobbs's pair,> Peg and Rinaldo, put in a round at a solid three-quarter pace, both hitting out freely, especially the latter, who appears to be going better than he was a little time back. Historiette, Camulus,VFastridi, and Rencontre together, cantered round to the five furlong mark, home in Imin 7-lsec, under a strong pull. Masterpiece did a round at halfpace, running home the last half-mile under a strong pull. Autumnus's task was a round at a strong half-pace. The Treadmill horse appears to be in fine fettle at present, and should take a lot of beating in whatever his mission may l>q. Thrax and Tannhauser each did a round at strong half-pace, both horses moving freely.- • Merry Guest (Tinker) and Marceline (Bell), sprinted half a mile. The fbrmer gained a lot of ground over the first furlong, but'the latter gradually made up the leeway and finished up a winner by half a length in 53sec. ~ Downham and Ringform did a circle at half speed;* while Scotch Melody ran a mile at a stro'ng three-quarter pace. . Expect and Pariform ' sprinted two furlongs in 25sec down the straight. The former, under a strong pull, was going the better of the pair. , , Bronze (Bell) and Sea Pink (lightweight) were companions in a gallop over, a mile and a-quarter. From a cantering up start they ran the\first half-mile in 54$ sec, six furlongs in Imin 22$ sec, .and the full distance in 2min 20£ sec, the former beating her companion by four lengths. *~~lt was a useful working gallop. Kilmeny (Hegarty) was given a round over the schooling hurdles, the first of which he. hit fairly hard. The remainder he cleared in good style, and his effort was satisfactory. The following horses did/' useful pacing-—Glenfinnan, Boldstroke, Wise Bird, Valhalla, Warstep, ' Chrysotis, Flora M 'Donald, Marsa, Don Francisco, Vanna, Charmllla, Honesty, Taskmaster, Cortes, First 'Glance, Moddite, Teviotdale, Hops, Signorile, Bonne Bouche, Sir Hamilton, Briar Patch, Chudic, Sveaborg, Flower of the West, Silver Shield, Lady Marci&, Respond, and Emv perador.

Three more horses arrived from the nbrth by the Maori this morning. They are Cornelian, Kooya, and Ladoga, each of whom claims engagement at the Canterbury Jockey,, Club's meeting^ At a committee meeting of the Canterbury jocltey Club, held yesterday, a .gentleman rider 's certificate was issued to E. H. Burrows, and jockeys' licenses to. P. Smith and F. Wells. The license of C. "Wasley was issued conditionally on his good behaviour. The Aldington track was in excellent order for fast work this morning, and a very large number of were exercised. On the conclusion of the forth- - coming meeting the track will be ploughed Hp and regraded, while a training course is to be formed inside . the rails. • ,v. 'V Acceptances and final; payments/in connection with the Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting close«this evening. There are sure to be a good few , • withdrawals from both the leading handicaps, but even so the fields give every indication of being up to the - standard of former years. An Auckland sportsman recently tried to purchase the three-year-old full sister to Expect, which is an inmate of T. Quinlivan's stable. He was just a few days too late, as a sale had been effected. The Porirua trainer, J. Prosser, has 7 arrived at. Ellerslie with his team for ' the Eas,ter Meeting. It comprises Gipsy Belle, Belasco, and 'Pavlova, the lastnamed of whom will be ridden by W. Evan. , The following communication, has been received from the Canterbury Jockey Club:—"The scratching of Bee for the Russley Plate was made on the official publication of the weights, in whi6h she was allotted 9.3. The correct weight was, however, 8.3, and as the scratching was made under a misconception it will be cancelled by the committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club."' It is estimated that quite 200 horses of one sort and another are at present being exercised at Ellerslie. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club and its handicapper are to be congratulated on the excellent response received from owners for next week's meeting. Large fields of more than average merit stand their ground in every event, and lovers of light harness racing should have a treat in store for them. Beragoon's withdrawal from the Sydney Cup was not unexpected, and it looks as if the Multiform colt will confine his efforts to weight-for-age events and the St. Leger Stakes. According to a Sydney authority, Mr E. J. Watt intends taking up his x">ermanent residence in Sydney, and on doing so he will considerably increase the number "of the horses he has in training at Randwick. Goodwin Park, who gave considerable promise as a hurdler, has been taken in hand again by P. Tilley . at ITordell, and is said to be looking really well. '' ; Mr Harvey Roulston, at one time sporting writer on the "Referee,"''' who has been acting as stipendiary steward for the Calcxitta Turf Club for several seasons, has definitely decided to return to Australia for good. As yet, says "Phaeton" in the Auckland "Herald," no advice has been received as to when the Racing Conference intends to deal with the Parawai case. Messrs 11. Ilayr and Co., who had charge of the totalisator at the meeting at which Parawai was disqualified, continue to receive telegrams from persons holding tickets on Parawai and Kotoripo, but it is quite impossible to send satisfactory replies. It is thought that the conference will be held some time during the Easter holidays. P. Sheenan left for the West Coast yesterday with Merry Lass. This mare lias been showing fair form on, the

tracks, and she should catch the judge's eye before she returns. W. Donnellan, with Missile, left yesterday for the West Coast. He also should earn a winning bracket before returning. P. Power leaves for Riverton to-day with Firmhold, who will be ridden in his engagements by H. M'Kerney. The Stronghold gelding has been striding along freely in his work, and may be expected to run well. Gregory, in D. Roberts's stable, struck one of his hind joints wljile doing a gallop in company with Miss Terry yesterday morning. He will be treated to a couple of days' rest.

RACING AT RANDV/ICK.

THE A.J.C. MEETING. BERAGOON AND RADNOR. One of the most interesting events figuring on the card of the Australian Jockey Club's meeting, which starts on Saturday next; will be the contest between Beragoon and Radnor in the St. Leger. On Spring form it would be any odds on Beragoon prevailing, for in the early part of the season he stood out not only as the best three-year-old of the year, but one of the greatest that has been seen under silk for some years. Both the A.J.C. and Victorian Derbies fell to his prowess, and the only occasion this season, out of many attempts, in which Radnor lowered the big fellow's colours was in the C. B. Fisher Plate at Flemington. Excuses were forthcoming for this defeat in that Beragoon was still suffering from the effects of his hard race in the Melbourne Cup. The colt's owner-trainer is not one to overdo his charges, and he wisely determined to reserve Multiform's son for autumn racing, with an especial eye on the A.J.C. St. Leger. Radnor on the other hand ranks as one of the hardestworked three-year-olds in. Australia. After racing at Randwick and Flemington he was taken to West Australia, where he won the W.A. Derby and other events. Returning to Flemington he captured the St. Leger, Loch Plate, and Champion Stakes, but there was no Beragoon in the fields he met. Truly the diminutive son of Earlston must have a constitution of iron, for he has been under suspicion of unsoundness ever since his return from the West. With both colts dressed at their best, Beragoon would prevail nine times out of ten, and in Saturday's congest he will have the advantage of freshness on his side. DONCASTER , HANDICAP PROSPECTS. 7

Another item on .Saturday that will command a good deal, of attention from Dominion sportsmen is the Doncaster Handicap. For a time after the declaration of weights, the New Zea-land-bred Rathlea figured as a staunch favourite, but latterly he hss gone out of favour somewhat. ' According to latest advices his position has been usurped by Lochino, mainly on account of her excellent showing behind Popinjay in the weight-for-age Rawson Stakes at Rosehill some ten days ago. Aurifer, who finished third in that event, is another greatly favoured candidate, and one that is- bound to be dangerous. The'satisfactory track work accomplished by Bon Reve since his" arrival at Randwick has gained him many friends, one of whom, in a wellknown New Zealand turf speculator, has supported Boniform's son to win a big stake.. On his very best form Bon Reve would surely give a good account of himself, but he will have to improve a whole ■ lot on any of his recent showings to have much chance with the Australian sprinters. SYDNEY CUP.

The enforced defection, of Wallalo from the Sydney Cup will remove a very dangerous candidate from the lists. It will assuredly be the means of bringing Sinapis into even stronger demand, and now that the track watchers have seen her galloping ability she •is -sure to go out a staunch favourite. That the New Zealand Cup heroine will give a good account of, herself admits of no doubt. She is thoroughly honest, and as the field does not promise to be a large or select one, there is no reason why she should not be amongst the place fillers. Andelosiais victory in the Club Handicap at Rosehill ten days ago is sure to bring him into demand, but though he is one of the finest' looking horses at- present racing in Australia, he is not nearly as good as his appearance indicates. The highly-bred Multifoil gave a decidedly promising display on Saturday by winning the Hawkesbury Handicap, and, with only 6.7 to carry,, a Sydney Cup should not be beyond his capabilities. Midnight Sun can hardly be entertained as a possibility, but Cagou and Lily veil are ,a likely pair.

NEW ZEALAND REPRESENTATIVES.

Apart from Sinapis and Bon Reve, New Zealand will have worthy representatives in other events at the meeting, and their efforts will be keenly followed by local sportsmen. Bon Ton figures in the weight-for-age Autumn Stakes on Saturday, and as the. opposition is not likely to include the best of the three-year-olds, he should have fair prospects of success. At 12.8, North East seems to have a full share of weight in the First Hurdle Race, and he also figures in the First Steeplechase on Monday, with 12.12 against his name. Sister Radius* Bon Reve and Bon Ton claim engagement in several of the handicaps, and the lastnamed has been "given further opportunity of gaining weight-f or-age distinction in the All Aged Stakes, Cumberland Stakes, and A.J.C. Plate. The meeting commences on Saturday and will be continued on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday in the following week. TEMPLAR.

APPEALS DISMISSED.

THE "SETTLER" CASE. The New Zealand Racing Conference has dealt with the following appeals: In the matter of the appeal by/ Mr P. Hunter, owner of Settler, against the decision of the Hawke's Bay District Committee in that under rule 7, part xxxi. of '' The Rules of -Racing'' they had no power to deal with the decision of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club in disqualifying the horse Settler for th«»race for interference in the New Year Handicap, run on January 1, 1914. The judges, by a majority, decided that under part xxxi. rule 7 of "The Rules of Racing'' the appeal must be dismissed. They are, however, of opinion that the owner and jockey should have Deen present during the enquiry and given an opportunity of questioning witnesses and calling evidence. In the matter of the appeal by H.

Manson, jockey, against the decision of the Hawke's Bay District Committee in not hearing the appeal lodged by him against the decision of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club in suspending him for six months for interference while riding the horse Settler in the New Year Handicap on January 1, 1914. The judges decided that the appeal lodged by H. Manson, jockey, to the ; Hawke's Bay District Committee against the decision of the Hawke's Bay Jockey; Club was not within the time under part xxxi rule 8 of " The Rules of Racing," and consequently the appeal isdismissed. Messrs Wm. E. Bidwill, J. W. Abbott, and O. S. Watkins were the judges in each instance.