RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume IV, Issue 960, 9 March 1917, Page 5

RACING AND TROTTING.

RACING FIXTURES. March 10 -Napier Park R.C. Autumn. March 15—Waimatc R.C. Annual. March 15 ami 16—Mastcrton R.C. Annual. March 17—Wcstport .T.C. Autumn. March 17—Opunakc R.C. Annual. Mareta 17 and 19—Ohinemurl .T.C. Annual, March 21 and 22—Rangitikei R.C. Annual, March 21 and 22—Gore R.C. Summer, ACCEPTANCES. March D—Mastcrton R.C. Autumn. March 10—Ohinenmri J.C. Annual. March 12—Westport J.C. Annual. March I(l—Gore R.C. Summer March Hi—Auckland R.C Autumn, March I(l—Rangitlkei R.C. Annual. TROTTING FIXTURES. March 10 Olahuhu T.C. Summer. April !l—Waimatc Plains T.C. Annual. April 7 and 11 N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. Caster. ACCEPTANCES. April 2 -Waimatc Plains '!'.<'.. Annual. April 2 N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. Easter. April 111 Auckland T.C. Autumn. nm topics, In consequence r >f interrupted telegraphic service, the time of closing entries for the Great Faster and Great Autumn Handicaps has been postponed till noon to-morrow. T.N.P.. writes:—"Now that the Emilius case is no longer sub judice, comment may he passed, and the firs! thing that naturally suggests itself to barkers of (hat horse is, Where do they come in? Amongst the world-wide racing community it is an established custom that all bets are either p.p. or follow the slakes. and this being so, unless the lotalisator has some rule to the contrary, I fail to see why all holders of Fmilliu.s tickets are nol entitled to the dividend,, seeing that he was first past the post, and that his owner has been awarded the slakes." Beltane, who finished second in the Dannevirke Cup, lias been in a place on seven occasions this season, but so far has nol won a race. Several days after winning the Wanganui Gup with Client, Mr W\ Duncan received a cablegram from New Zealand soldiers in London congratulating him upon bis win. It will, therefore, be seen thai the boys at the front follow the results of racing events in Maoriland.

Judged from any standpoint, the annual meeting of the Timaru Trotting Club was an unqualified success. Big fields contested every event, and (here was plenty of speculation, the totalisator receipts heading those of last year by £76 G. The track, though dusty, was in good order, and (lie racing was full of interest.

A staunch favourite, in Great Britain, had a comfortable win in the Trial Handicap, thereby registering his first success. When racing at Motukarara on Saturday the son of Rothschild cut himself badly, but the wound healed quickly and caused him little inconvenience in yesterday's contest. He was followed home by Lady Wayward, a very promising three-year-old daughter of Prince Imperial and Merry Lyons, who showed a lot of speed in patches. Of the others, Fisherton and Wilton Verc gave the best displays in a fastrun race.

A wcll-faucicd candidate in The Sprinter had an easy win in Hie Wairaalc Handicap. He t;.:»k charge at ihe end of half a mile and trotting in faultless style never gave; the opposition a look in. For a novice his display was full of promise, and he is sure to take a much faster record before the season closes. Murphy, ridden by A. Prihgle, showed a fine turn of speed for three parts of the journey, but finished very tired. Amongst the unplaced division, Imperial Ann, Blackball, and Rotherity gave the best displays. A serviceable field of 1") went to the post for the Timaru Handicap, Jolly Girl, hailing from J. Bryce's stable, being installed favourite. She was well placed all through the first mile, but then tired badly. Sir Gavin acted as pacemaker from the start, his nearest attendants being Captain Stanley, Lindetta, and Granger. He was still in front as the final circuit was entered, but going along the back straight Lindetta took charge, and from this out had the result in safe keeping. The winner is a well-gaited son of Galindo and Rosctta, trained by E. McCann. He can muster up a good turn of speed and slays really well. Only for losing several seconds at the post, Hannah M. would have been very troublesome. She pul in a solid run over the last hall-mile, and was going faster than anything else in the race when the post was reached. Cora Dillon and Blackford spoilt their chances al Ihe start by failing to strike a gait. Aei'o looked an almost certain winner of the Seadown Handicap all through Ihe first half mile but when challenged by Master Theckla he compounded badly, fining along the back straight the last lime rouitrt Acushla Machree got io the front and scored decisively by a length from Master Theckla. Half-a-dozen lengths back came Dainty Dillon who improved on her time at Ihe Akaroa meeting. On this performance il was decidedly hard luck for Mr Farrell to have missed his acceptance for the New Zealand Trolling Derby as his representative would assuredly have had a good say in its decision. Master Theckla put up a solid \-:\vc in getting second place, but he was outpaced all through the last half mile by Acushla Machree.

An Oamaru representative in Rosic McKinney lind a comfortable win in Uic Temuka Handicap and Iter success was well anticipated. After Pine Bell had made Hie early running, Royal Rothschild looked to have favourable prospects till he broke and though lit- was putting in good work all through the last half mile he could make lilllc impression on Rosie McKinney, who was going very comfortably when the post was readied. General Grant and Happy Jack put up fair performances but Reta Peter, the second favourite, was never prominent.

John Peel was one of the least fancied of the 21 harness horses that went out to contest the Washdyke Handicap, the best backed candidate for which was Peony. The latter gave a very disappointing dis-

play, never gelling nearer than the leading division. Starting particularly well John Peel was in front throughout, winning nicely by two lengths from Cora Dillon in the improved lime of 2min 18 3-ssec. Cora Dillon did not commence any too well, but she was putting in good work over the last two furlongs. Lady Teddinglon paced very solidly all through, as did Scenery and Day spring. Backers had another surprise in the Fairlie Handicap for which Sally Brass and Dinna Ken carried the bulk of Ibe investments. Neither of these was ever prominent, the former spoiling her chance by a bad break just after the start. A rank outsider in Gipsy King started particularly well and was not headed, winning comfortably in 4min 53sec. Trix Pointer raced well for three parts of the journey and Mystic Bells would have been handy oHhk' for a bad mistake in the home straight.

The Farewell Handicap drew a field of 1,"). Dunspey being installed a staunch favourite, lie and the unlucky Icicle were in front throughout, and the Salinwood gelding, staying the better, won comfortably in 2min 18sec. Marsinah changed hands recently, and at Nelson she ran in the nomination of Mr Taylor, of Grcymouth. Willi his two Australian purchases, Biplane and Bimeier, Mr (1. 0. Greenwood has won over 4300 sovs in stakes this season. R. ,1. Mason has had a remarkable record as a successful trainer. Without the services of Nones and Emperador this season, bis small team has won about (((I'M) sovs in stakes.

The Soult gelding, Soullane. is putting up a good record as a place-get-ter this season. He has been in the money on nine occasions, but has so far failed to win.

Johnny Walker, a maiden three-year-old by Martian—Hebrew Maid, is to have his Sirs} race in the Maiden Hack event at Masterton next week. He will carry the colours of the Messrs Riddiford.

The following is from the Adelaide "Chronicle": —At Kynelon on Friday Windleshani was ridden by W. McGloud in the Kyneton Handicap, and finished third. Some lime after flic race the horse was quietly nibbling grass in the bird cage when he caught sight of McCloud, who had changed from jockey's to ordinary attire. Windleshani (says the Melbourne "Herald") rushed at the jockey and fastened his teeth in McCloud s left arm. According to spectators, Windleshani lifted McCloud in the air and shook him several times, and then let the lad drop to the ground. McCloud's band and wrist were badly injured, and be had to be taken from the course to a hospital at Kyneton to receive attention. Windleshani is one of the horses barred by the V.H.C. committee from racing on metropolitan courses because of his behaviour at the starling post. In the race at Kynelon Windleshani gave little trouble at the barrier, jumping off with the others. TEMPLAR.