RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 97, 30 May 1914, Page 13

RACING AND TROTTING.

RACING FIXTUEES. June 3 and 4 —Otaki Maori R.C. Winter. June 3 and 4—Dunedin J.C., Winter. June 3. 6. and B—Auckland R.C. Winter. June 17 and 18—Hawke's Bay J.G. Winter. June 24 and 25—Napier Park R.C. Autumn July 2 and 4—Gisborne R.C. Winter. July 15 and 18 —Wellington R.C. Winter. ACCEPTANCES. May ,29 —Auckland RVC. Winter. Junel2-—Hawke's" Bay J;C. Winter. June 20—Napier Park R.C. Winter. June 27—Gisborne R.C. Winter. July 6 —Wellington.R.C. Winter. - TROTTING FIXTURES. June 3—South Wairarapa T.C. Annual. June 3 and 6—Canterbury Park T.C. Winter. June 11— Aaubi.rton T.C. Winter. ' ACCEPTANCES. June B—Ashburton T.C. Winter. .

TURF TOPieS. •Several of the local horses left for the south this morning to fulfil engagejvents at the Dunedin winter meeting. The ' following trainers left —W. M 'Donald, with Teviotdale and KingsWay; W. :Pine, Salathiel; vH. Coker, Verry Valet; T. Shcenan, Merry Lass; F. Christinas, The Cornet and Slogan;, R. King, Briar Patch. 'M. Hobbs, with Peg and Scotch Melody, and E. Scoullar, with Sir Hamilton, Glenown, and Golden Morn, will take their departure on Monday. '. ■ R. J. Mason's team, which aret due to leave for Sydneyon Thursday next, •will consist id CamuJ.is, Dimeter, Cherubini, and' the rising-two-year-old filly-., by Achilles, 4 from;.Chinwig. The team will make the journey in charge of B. Lyell. Mason has' already left to make preparations, for their-arrival. The Martian —Hebrew Maid filly Judith, in R. Derrett's stable, is-de-veloping into a line animal. Like her full-brother, Thrax, she is improving with ago. Her owner, Mr G. Gould, was present at headquarters' this morning, when the filly was let run along for a couple of furlongs. She should more than pay her way during the coming season^. * E. Scoullar's pair, Sir Hamilton and Glenowl, strode over seven furlongs on the, sand track at Riccartou this,.morning. The pait' finished up tlieii' task together, the latter seemingly none the worse for the accident that he met with at the C.J.C. autumn meeting, while the latter appears to be very well just now: He should keep his opponents busy in Dunedin. A. M'Auty's latest addition, Encore, may not be seen out at the Dunedin meeting, having contracted a slight cold. In consequence of the amount of 3ch66litig fbeiiig done over the pony hurdles, the ground on the take-off side of the fences is becoming very roungh—almost like a ploughed field. "The landing side of the second hurdle is very slippery, as horses continually doing walking exercise over" this portion of the ground h'as made it quite bare. The grass is \ worn off, leaving the surface in a rough and slippery dtate. There is plenty of suitable ground where these fences could be erected. The difficulty could be easily overcome by moving them a few yards forward. Some cnange is urgently required, as with the ground in its present condition, it is anything but safe for horses taking their first lessons over the battens.

Corrie (M'Seveny) was given a round over the hurdles, giving one of her usual careful displays. She should pay her way as a hurdler once she is seasoned to the business.

W.-Clarke leaves for a short.holiday in North Canterbury on Tuesday neyt. During his absence Chorale and the Golden Knight—Firefly colt will be placed in the charge of his brother, G. Clark.

The chestnut colt Gunrest, by Calibre from Tiiuvald Beauty, in W.M'Donald's string, is fast coining into shapes He lias a good style of galloping, and for the little work he has done he can muster up a lot of pace. -He should be worth watching the Jirst time he sports silk, for he is no dunce.

The loe.'il trotting enthusiast, who r:ices as Mr .1. Dennett, is importing a M»»!i bred trotting mare from America, which.he expects to be delivered here lsext August. Byron vvitl be ridden in-the Raukawa Cup at Otaki by A. Oliver, while B. Deoley will have the mount on Lady Loui; m. The •same two horsemen will Ins :ccti oa?, on Ivrmengnrde and Makara xe pecuveiy iu the . Rahui Handicap. Ivi.'iug to 11 v Ih Piper indisposition

he will not be able-to-officiate as starter at the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting. His place will be filled by Mr A. G. Wood, who is starter to the Napier Park and other North Island clubs.

No less than 164 horses were accepted for last evening for the opening day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting. The Otago trainer,'J. M'Combe,.nearly lost his residence by fire on Wednesday last. Fortunately the flames were got under befor much damage had been done to the building but £l4l in notes ■and several good sized cheques were converted into ashes.

Gapoh was withdrawn from the Birthday Handicap at' the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting at 12.15 p.m. on Thursday, i

That speedy racing mare Ivy Dillon, has not bc.en pleasing her mentor lately and it has been decided to give her a lengthy spell. The Geraldine Racing Club intends giving £I3OO in stake money at its meeting next spring. A. few morning's ago Peary made his first public attempt over country at Ellerslic, and his display was awaited with_ the greatest interest by track watchers. The Birkenhead gelding gave a really creditable exhibition, and not even the hjfll troubled him in the least. Since this display Peary has come into increased favour for the Great' Northern' Steeplechase,' now figuring as prime fancy for that event. - The Canterbury Park Trotting Club has taken a step in the right direction by fixing the starting time- for both days of its winter meeting at 11.45 p.m. This should enable the last event to be disposed of in a fairly good light, and had the interval between each race been reduced by even a few minutes the saving-of time would have been greatly appreciated. A number of thoroughbreds and hunters, the property of Mr W. H. Palmer, were submitted to auction at Washdyke yesterday. The only one to come in for much competition was the steeplechaser Brewer, who fell to the bid of Mr James Smith at 25ogs. Of the others John Bunyan went to Mr P. A. Elworthy at 95 gs, while Martel was passed in at 100 gs. ' Peary's withdrawal from the Great Northern Hurdle Race suggests that the Karamu stable will rely on Idealism in that event for which Merrimax promises to start favourite.

The stewards of the Forbury Park Trotting Club met on Thursday evening to investigate a complaint by B. Logan against T. E. Wilkins. thai the latter had given false evidence in connection with the enquiry regarding the running of the Beach Handicap at the dub's recent meeting. After the matt'ei had been fully investigated, it was resolved that there was no evidence to suppoi't the charge, vvhieu "was dismissed. The evidence should,; that Wilkins had bumped Logan during the race, and the stewards decided to line him £lO.

It is reported that Hautcre has been suffering from inflammation lately, and there does not seem much chance of his fulfilling any Auckland engagements. -Field Battery's disappointing daughter Almeida, has run her. last race, and will be put to the stud next season. The Wellington-owned Todd Bells is to fulfil his engagements at"the Canterbury Park meeting, and will probably remain till after the Ashburcon meeting. He is one of the nicest actioned trotters seen out for a long time, but is not over reliable.

The prospects of a record meeting at Otaki on Wednesday next look particularly bright. This fixture is a very popular one, both with racegoers and owners, and is growing in importance each season.

When Bridge won the New Zealand Cup he was acclaimed one of the iinest stayers ever raced in the Dominion. .Judging by his Australian displays the gelding must be on the down grade, for in the Adelaide Birthday Handicap he looked all over a winner at the home turn, but stopped to nothing, and at the finish was easily beaten by Eltham. After fulfilling engagements at the Otaki meeting on Wednesday, 0. Emerson will take passage for Sydney on Friday. The Riccarton horseman will ride Mason's team both in their work and with the colours up.

The popularity of trotting meetings held at Ashburton is evidenced by the bumper nominations received for next month's fixture. All the events have filled remarkably well, ant! there is no lack of high-class performers in the shortdimit events. It is quite probable that Sandy Paul will be ridden in the Great Northern Hurdles by the Hawke's Bay jockey, L. Traill.

Further evidence of the paucity of

good" 'cross-country. ' nor*us' is 'to De found in the entries received for the Hawke's Bay Steeplechase. Only 18 have been engaged, several of whom are new to the business. ■''•■■

If large fields are an accessory to good racing, those who patronise Canterbury Park on Wednesday next should be in for a splendid afternoon's sp§t. An average of over twenty per race stand their ground, and as tie lists of acceptors include such speedy, horses as Quineey, Frandocia, Murieata, Sabmarine, Adonis, Don Caesar, Red Mac, Princess Louise, Edith A, and 'Wilkie, the quality of the competitors -should leave little to be desired. TEMPLAR.