TURF TOPICS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 253, 28 November 1914, Page 10

TURF TOPICS.

The tracks at Riccarton have been still further benefited by the recent rains. The sand and.tan tracks were the only ones available for training operations this morning. The former provided good going, and for the first lmlf-hm.ir of the morning was open for reverse work only, during which period Hie Aui-khuid candidates performed their tasks.

First Flight strode out with his usual freedom-in a round on the sand track. He looks hi-the pink of condition, and another ■meeting between he and Reputation over -fi mil* 1 and a half should be worth going a long way to see. Plying' Starf'and Adjutant performed sprint work the reverse, way this morning. The former, .who,is a smart galloper and is on the improve, held his companion Safe at the end of tlio journey. -

Kilts and Briar Patch galloped six furlongs in company on fShe.'saiHl track. The former experienced little difficulty in footing it with His companion. He looks big and' well just now.

Don Charl dashed over half a mile on the-sand. He is not near-ly approachingl, his best form just yet: Warstep galloped a 'mile on the sand track brilliantly this morning.- From a standing start she reeled ofi: the journey in lmi.n-43 4-ssee. Slur only carried a light weight, but "finished her task full of running, and pulled up well. ' '-.;

Olga Garlovna, Trilby, and Glcnowl set out to run six furlongs .together, but the first named took charge of her pilot mark was reached, and took no part in the gallop. Trilby, who galloped nicely, finished up a winner by a couple of lengths from. Glenowl, who appeared to be tiring towards the finish. .

Angelina and Skerl went well over a short course this morning. The latter is growing into a nice filly and shows plenty of pace. She should race well on small courses. - ■ ■

Honesty and Charmilla -sprinted five furlonds together this morning. Both fillies look well and should be worth watching for sprint events. Bee registered the best half-mile of the morning, which was run on the sand track. The daughter of Martian is commencing to build up again. She will be taken to Auckland under the care of F. Christmas, who has decidec to take Kilmeny north for the hurdh events at Auckland. -'..■;, . ... ;,i

Oriande and Treadfire, ■"* a couple ol two-year-olds in A. McAulay's stable, are coining on nicely. The former is a full sister to Signorile. He has- a good style of galloping and is one that ma; be expected to go oh improving. Tread fire is growing fast and looks like devel oping into a useful three-year-old. Glee was given a gallop over a mila and a-quarter on the sand trade this morning,", and. with the assistance oi Moddite over the. last five furlongs she performed* creditably. She looka--' muscular and well and finished up her task in gbod style. Mumura was much toe good foi Owhetoro in a gallop over six furlongs this morning. The latter is only mod- ' erate, so that there was not much merit in the former's victory, although he appeared to be going easily at the finish. F. Smith is at present breaking in a two-year-old brown filly, a full sister to Twelfth Night. She is- only" a handful, but is strong and well put ■ together. She looks like one that will go fast over short courses.

The following paragraph from a Sydney paper will come as something of a surprise to New Zealand sportsmen:— "There is said to be a probability that Mr J. E. Henrys, the premier horse handicapper of New Zealand, may settle in Australia in the .near future. It seems to bo an open secret -that at least one important club would like to secure his'services."

It is reported that Kilrairi Will not be a starter in the Auckland Cup, but he will probably sport silk at the Mana-

watu and- Wairarapa fixtures

The Riccarton trainers have -contributed £l7 14/- to the Liverpool Fund. ■ The Hororata Racing Club receives acceptances for its annual meeting up till 9 o'clock this evening.

On account of his dual success at the Inangahua Trotting Club's Meeting on Wednesday last, Sun God has been penalised 12sec in the Snowdon Trot at the Hororata Racing Club's Meeting. The stewards' stand at the Metropolitan Trotting Club's course ~ is now quite demolished, and the foundations for the new structure are now in position.

The alterations to tlie stewards'stand at Canterbury Park are almost completed, and the extra accommodation will be greatly appreciated at the next meeting. When it was announced that the Forbury Park Trotting Club had decided to postpone its meeting till Wednesday and Saturday in next week, the change of dates did not find' favour with the many visiting owners who were in Dunedin.for the fixture. As ,the outcome a deputation waited on the stewards of the club and pointed out the inconvenience they would be put to in having to wait in Dunedin for nioro than another week. It was pointed out by the deputation that it would bo impossible for many owners to remain if the original dates of postponement were adhered to, and they suggested that tlie meeting be held early in the coming week. After a short' consultation the stewards fell in with tho wishes of the owners, and agreed to fix the dates of the meeting for Tuesday and Wednesday next. The well-known trotting stallion Lord Chancellor succumbed to an attack of inflammation a few days ago. During his racing career the ,son of Rothschild and Ciecie Wood took a very high place On the local' tracks, his best achievement being a victory in the Forbury Cup. Though only, at tho stud a few seasons, he already.had two good performers in Eros' and 'ferandee to his credit, and his iloss to ! Ml- Moreland will be hard to replace. >, • .TEMPLAR.