RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 176, 31 August 1914, Page 8

RACING AND TROTTING.

RACING FIXTURES. September 2—Marton J.C. Spring. September 9—Dannevirke R.C. Steeplechase. September 10 and 11—Ashburton County R.C Spring. September 24 and 2:")—Geraldine R.C. Spring. September 24 and 26 —Wanganui J.C. Spring

ACCEPTANCES. September I—Dannevirke R.C. Steeplechase. September 4—New Zealand Cup. September 4—Ashburton County R.C. Spring. September 17 —Geraldine R C. Spring. September 21—Wanganui J.C. Spring. TROTTING FIXTURES. September 9—Horowhenua T.C. Spring. October 26 and 29 —Greymouth T.C. Spring. ACCEPTANCES. August 31—Horowhenua T.C. Spring. October 20—Greymouth T.C. Spring. TURF TOPICS. When Sunrose fell in the Hack Steeplechase at Amber ley he cut one of Ivis hind fetlocks rather badly. Prior to racing at Amberley, Mumura had been on the easy list as the result of an injured Jeg. Under the circumstances, his achievement of defeating all but Uaglestone in the Welter Flat Handicap liad a lot of merit in it. Judging by his two displays at Amberley on Saturday, Derby Day is likely to turn out a very useful j>erforiher over short courses. The Stronghold gelding is owned by Mrs R, T. IS'eale, who also figured in the race cards as his trainer. Attached to the stake of the Brackenfield Plate at Amberley was a handsome silver cup, presented to the club by Mr F. H. Courage. After Fairy Finn had carried Mr P. Elworthv's colours to victory the cup was presented to the horse's trainer, S. Trilford, in the absence of Mr El worthy. Prior to running in the Hack Hurdles at the Amberley Meeting, Forest Belle had only had two schools over the battens. Under the circumstances, her achievement of finishing third to Castiron and Mescal, two experienced hurdlers, was a most encouraging one. A feature of the racing at Amberley on Saturday was the repeated failure of favourites, as out of the eight'races only one first choice in Castiron prevailed.

Falls were just as numerous as ever at the Amberley Meeting, though the steeplechase course is by no means a severe one. Of the fourteen horses that contested the two cross-country events only seven got round without mishap. Neither Tim Doolan nor The Pole were much the worse for their mishaps at Amberley, though the latter was sore on returning to the paddock. Mr U. L. Stead had four representatives carrying his colours at Amberley on Saturday, but failed to win a single race. Tim Doolan and The Pole both fell, while C'ulross and Purseform each had to be content with second money.

At the annual meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting Club on Friday, Mr G. Hodges defeated Mr W. J. Gore for the position of president- by 168 votes io 94.

Mr I>. Nyhan's b h Havoc, by Franz— Murmur, aged C Mr G. Clarkson's 1< g Redehild, by Rothschild—Redmire, aged 6 Messrs Stevenson and McMath's ch m Wia Soon, by King Child—Topsy, aged G Messrs F. Maedonald and R. T. Reid's fr g Eccentric, by Geo. M. Patchen —King Harold mare, aged . . . . G Mr J. G. McConochie's br g Aberfeldy, by Prince Imperial—Miss Kate, aged.. 7 Mr W. F. Clinton's b m Lady Clare, by Prince Imperial—Clare, aged . . 7 Mr S. W. Scott's b h Quincey. by Yancleve—Graeie, aged 7 ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB. Press Association WELLINGTON. August 30. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr ,T. E. Henrys for the Ashburton County Racing Club's Spring Meeting:— HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Ono mile and three-quarters.—Hatana 12.2, The Pole 11.5, Corrie 11.4, Margo 11.3, Kingsway 10.10, Simon Pure 10.2, Cast Iron 10.1, Canterbury 10.0, Stroller 9.13, Stockade 9.8, Andrea 9.4, Forest Belle 9.3. Parable 9.0, Owhetero 9.0, Curilla 9.0, Obligate 9.0, Martial 9.0, Black Jack 9.0, Rejection 9.0. BRAEMAR WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Specialform 10.9, Gnome 9.9, Moulu 9.9, Briar Patch 9.4, Medallist 9.2, Sea King 8.13, Carolus 8.12, John Bunyan 8.12, Mescal 8.9, Sir Hamilton 8.6, Wharfinger 8.5, Gold Coin 8.2, Merry Lass 8.2, Mumura 8.2, Downshire gelding 8.2, Signorile 8.0, Hornbeam 8.0.

ASHBURTON COUNTY HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Thrax 9.9, Specialform 8.13, Gnome 7.9, Troon 7.7, Chrysotis 0.11, Mescal 6.10, Corrie 6.8, Rhino 6.7. v

HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sots. Six furlongs.—Golden Morn -9.6, Encore 8.13, Scotch Melody 8.12, Veritas 8.12, John Bunyan 8.10, Moddite 8.3, Judith 8.2, Miss Finland 8.2, Charlotte 8.2, Bon 8.2, Red Pennon 7.12, Snowraker 7.12, Don Francisco 7.12, Steperina 7.9, Downshire gelding 7.9, Bezonian gelding 7.9, Moneymaker 7.8, Yes 7.8, Marvellite 7.7, Birbeck 7.*7, Hornbeam 7.7, Glenthorpe 7.7.

SPRING HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs.—Clynelish 9.0, Sveaborg 8.3, Twelfth Night 7.12, Honesty 7.11, Bee 7.11, Teviotdale 7.7, Sea King 7.3, Flower of the West 7.1, Cortes 7.0, Query 6.13, Listen 6.12, Baritone 6.0, Free 6.7.