RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 221, 22 October 1914, Page 11

RACING AND TROTTING.

EAOING FIXTURES. October 24 and 26—Wellington R.C. Spring. October 26—"Wavcrlcy-Waitotara R.C. Annual October 26 and 27—Gore R.O. Spring. October 27 and 28 —Grcymouth J.C. Spring. October 29 and 30—Poverty Bay T.C. Spring November 3 and 4—Wintou J.C. Annual. November 4 and 7 —Auckland R.C. Spring. November 7, 9, 11, 14—0. J.C. Spring. ACCEPTANCES. October 23—C.J.0. Metropolitan. October 30—Auckland R.C. Spring. November 4 —C.J.C. Metropolitan (minor • events). TROTTING FIXTURES. October 26—Oaznaru T.C. Annual. October 2ft and 29—Greymoutb T.O. Sprla*. November 10, 12, 13— N.Z. Metropolitan T.O. taring. ACCEPTANCES. November B—N.Z. Metropolitan Spring. TURF JTOPICS. TRACK WORK AT RICCARTON. The climatic conditions prevailing at Jtiecarton this morning left little to.be desired. The plough track, which was again most in demand, had received a liberal supply of water overnight, and provided really first-class going. The course proper was also in commission for fast work, and notwithstanding the fact that the sward is very heavy some attractive gallops were registered on it. Don Francisco and Court Martial were the first pair to commence proceedings, their task being a gallop over ft mile on the plough, in which the former defeated his rival by' half a length in lmin 46sec. Don Francisco galloped freely throughout, and finished well, Kilmeny bowled along freely in a gallop' over Bix furlongs, the last five of which was cast behind in lmin 8$ He did not appear. to be doing his best. Martius and Margrene were not extended in a gallop over six furlongs on the plough track. The pair finished together. Melchikoff strode out impressively over five furlongs, which he cast behind in lmin ssec, a performance he could improved upon had he been allowed to do so. Bold Stroke experienced little difficulty in defeating the two-year-old Holiday in a sprint over five furlongs on the plough track, run in lmin 4 4-5 sec. Honesty, Charmilla, and Angelina were companions in a gallop over a mile and a quarter on the course proper. The. trio raced together over the first three furlongs, after which Angelina commenced to drop back. The firstnamed pair raced together until the distance post was reached, where Honesty made a forward »move and finished up by defeating Charmilla by about a couple of lengths,, with Angelina some distance back. The first half mile of the journey was compassed in 53 l-ssec, and the full distance in 2min 14 l-ssee. Honesty finished up her task in convincing manner, and her effort was a creditable one.

Troon, alone, strode over a mile on the plough track in lmin 46sec, finishing well. ■ . Waitara was going better than Carolus at the end of five furlongs run on the plough track in lmin 6sec. The former is fast on the improve,,.

Este experienced little difficulty in holding her companion safe in a gallop over five furlongs with Martuk, which was cast behind in lmin 6sec.

Peg defeated Scotch Melody by a couple of lengths in a gallop over six furlongs on the plough track ran in lmin 18isec. St. Ewe finished in front of Cortes at the end of a strongly run six furlongs on the plough track, which occupied lmin 18 4-ssec. Bon Spear accompanied the pair over the .first half mile. Marsa, with Mussen in the saddle, registered an attractive performance by getting to the end of six furlongs on the course proper in lmin 18sec. Veritas hit out freely over a mile on the plough track, which he traversed in lmin 46fsec. Philadelphia easily accounted for Banian in a gallop over six furlongs on the plough track, run in lmin 21sec. Chrysotis, piloted by Mussen, and assisted by Skene Dhu over the last half mile, galloped a mile and a quarter on the course proper. The first; half occupied 51$ see, and the full journey was cast behind in 2min 14$ see.

Warstep (Mussen) and Binaldo (F. Grey) were companions in a gallop over a mile and a half on the course proper. The pair jumped away from a good start, and maintained' a solid pace throughout the journey, the first two furlongs being covered in 27sec, the half mile in 52 3-ssec, six furlongs in lmin 17sec, mile in lmin 45sec, and the full journey in 2min 39 3-ssec. Warstep, who had the outside running, finishecl a neck in front of her companion, there being little to choose between the pair at the finish. As they were both ridden out, and were carving about 6st SOlb each, their efforts were decidedly Impressive. After , breakfast the going on the course proper was decidedly faster than during the earlier part of the morning, and was responsible for some fast times being registered. The two-year-old Spangle registered »n attractive performance by sprinting half, a mile on the. course proper from a standing start in 48Asec, finishing well. Ladrone sprinted half a mile on the plough track in 51 4-ssec, striding out freely. Deltonia sprinted a similar distance on the same track in 52sec.

Irish Eose gave Eejection a four lengths' beating on the plough in lmin B7*sec.

Snub registered a brilliant performance by galloping half a mile on the course proper from a standing start in 48sec. He finished well and his showing gained him many friends. Trilby defeated Listen by several lengths in a sprint over five furlongs, which she cast behind in lmin 4sec.

Sartoze sprinted a similar distance, the last half mile occupying 55sec. Adjutant and Harlequin finished together at the end of half a niile run on thfe plough tack in 49 4-ssec. Down and Eego sprinted three furlongs on the course proper, jinishing together. Glencannich, : Andrea, and .Bonny Maiden were associated in a gallop over eeyen furlongs on the track, which resulted in a victory for the firstnamed by a neck, with Bonny Maideu some distance away. The joiirney was run in Jlmin 32sec; a useful gallop.

Zimmer traversed five furlongs ;on the plough^in lmin 7sec. ' ; Wharfinger narrowly defeated Lady Minerva 1 over five furlongs oh the plough.run in lmin 4ssec, and Oriande

and Treadfire sprinted a couple of furlongs on the same track in 24sec. Baritone covered six furlongs alone, in lmin 17 4-ssee, and Red Knight and Uncle Dan ran half a mile on the plough in 51sec. Nedley sprinted five furlongs in lmin 6sec, finishing well, while Chorale ran a similar distance in lmin 4 l-ssec.

The Birkenhead—Guitar filly arid the Achilles —Success colt sprinted three furlongs on the plough in 37£ see, the former showing to most advantage. While sprinting half a mile on the course proper this morning, the Downshire —Neva gelding Downsteepie failed to negotiate the turn into the straight, and, running wide, continued down on the extreme outside of the course, defying all efforts of his rider to straighten him. As a result he crashed into the picket fence at ihe western end of the carriage paddock and one of the pickets entering his chest tore through the muscles on the inside of the fore arm and inflicted a nasty wound right back to the girth. Burrows, the rider of Downsteepie, luckily escaped with nothing more than a severe shaking, but the horse is not likely to race again this season. The jumper Stroller gave a good exhibition over five of the schooling fences and is to be sent south to compete in the cross-country events at the Gore meeting. A reminder is given owners that tomorrow is general entry day for the Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan Meeting.. Apart from nominations closing for the minor races, an acceptance falls due for.the Stewards' Handicap; a further payment must be made for the New Zealand Cup, also forfeits for the Welcome Stakes, Derby, and Oaks Stakes.

Warstep 's absence from the Champion Plate field at Trentham on Monday next will rob that event of much interest. As it is, nothing is definitely settled as to whether the brilliant daughter of Martian will take her chance in the New Zealand Cup or Stewards' Handicap, and opinions are divided on the subject. The uncertainty of the means of transport was mainly responsible for M. Hdftbs not taking Binaldo and Down to>the "Wellington fixture. As a result Binaldo will not have a race before contesting the New Zealand Cup, a circumstance that is sure to prejudice his chance in that event.

The New Zealand hurdler, Silver King, did not sport silk at the A.J.C. fixture, having met with an accident a few days before the meeting. He remains in Sydney under F. McGrath's charge. : When Clynelish sported silk at the Kurow Meeting, he was lame both before and after the event he contested. Evidently the brilliant; son of Soult has failed to train on, and fie has been scratched for all engagements at Biccarton next month.

M. Edwards arrived from Sydney yesterday, and is now superintending the preparation of his team at Addington.

The great popularity of meetings held at Addington has received further exemplification in the generous support accorded next month's meeting of the Metropolitan Trotting Club. Despite an all-round tightening of the elasses, there is an increase in nearly every event, while the fields are thoroughly representative of the Dominion's best. Most of the New Zealand Cup horses have had engagements made for them in the other leading events at the fixture, and there is also a strong contingent of Australian nominees. The appearance of Mr Brinkman's first-day handicaps, due on Monday next, are being awaited with the greatest interest. The management of the Oamaru Trotting Club: has succeeded in arranging with the, Railway Department to carry a few horses from Christchurch to Oamaru by the first and second expresses on Saturday next. A special train will also leave for the fixture on Monday at 7.26 a.m., returning the same evening. Very fair acceptances have been received for the Oamaru Trotting Club's, Meeting on Monday next, the only event in which there is a notable shortage being the President's Handicap. This has only drawn eleven probable starters out of the 24 horses nominated.

A pleasing feature of the entries received for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Meeting is the presence of iiso many Australian-owned horses in the lists. Altogether 11 visitors from across the Tasman Sea claim engagements, which constitutes a record in this respect for the fixture. The receipt is acknowledged of that invaluable help; to those who follow the form of trotting horses, "Yolume Four of the New Zealand Trotting Guide." In it will be found the records of all horses that have raced in New •Zealand during the past five years, and many other of interest that should ensure it a good reception by all trotting enthusiasts. . When the Metropolitan Trotting Club decided to include a two-mile free for all race on its November Meeting programme, the wisdom of the step was freely discussed. Subsequently, when the Australian champion, Denver Huon, put in an appearance, the rail birds agreed that few New Zealand owners would care to throw down the gauge of battle.,, How little foundation there was for these pessimistic opinions finds proof in the generous support accorded the face under notice. No fewer than 12 owners have given the club their support, and the prospects of a most interesting contest seem assured. ;At Canterbury Park on Saturday afternoon the spectators gathered to see the finish of the Timaru-Christ-church road race will also have the opportunity of witnessing an exhibition of pacing by M. Edwards's pair of New Zealand Trotting Cup candidates, Denver Huon and Dillon Bell. The two cracks will probably be given a mile in company at top.

Another contingent 6f Australian horses for the Metropolitan Trotting Club's Meeting arrived from Sydney this morning in charge of the New South Wales trainer P. Eiddle. They comprise the Victorian-owned gelding Spot, the "unhoppled trotting stallion Winn Alto; Nan, Marble . Arch, Fancy Gantle, and Lord Eibbonwood. This is Eiddle's first visit to New Zealand, and it is quite likely that he will remain foi\ the Dunedin and-. New Brighton Meetings. Denver Huon, Dillon Bell, and other members of M. Edwards's • team were given fast work at Addington this morning. They all promise to .strip particularly well for'next month's fixture.