RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume IV, Issue 1164, 3 November 1917, Page 7

RACING AND TROTTING.

RACING FIXTURES. Nov. 7—Avondale 3.C.. Spring. Nov. 5, 7, 10—Canterbury J.C. Spring. Nov. 10—Auckland R.C. Spring. Nov. 14 and 15—Winton J.C. Annual. Nov. 21—Ashhurst-Pohangina R.C. Annual. Dec. I—Feilding J.C. Spring. Dec. 5, o—Woodvlllc J. C. Summer. NOMINATIONS. Nov. Ifi—Woodvllle J.C. Summer. Nov. 2.'!—Tarannki J.C. Summer. Nov. 20—Wairarapa R.C. Summer. Nov. .'lo—Auckland R.C. Summer. Nov. 30—Mauawatu R.C. Summer. Nov. 110—South Canterbury J.C. Summer. TROTTING FIXTURES. November fi, 8, 9—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. Spring. Dec. I—Forbury Park T.C. Spring. Dee. 20— Westport T.C. Summer. Dec. 27 and :il and Jan. 2—Auckland T. C. Summer. Jan. 2 and I—fireymouth T. C. Summer. . NOMINATIONS. Nov. 14—Forbury Park T.C. Spring. Nov. 22—Westport T.C. Summer. Nov. 28—New Brighton T.C. Summer. Dec. I—N.Z. Trotting Derby (1020). Dec. I fireymouth T.C. Summer. Dec. 7—Auckland T.C. Summer.

TURF TOPICS.

There was a large number of spectators at Riccartoil tin's morning to witness th« final gallops, most of which were accomplished on the inside of the trial grass track. As the going was rather holding time-making was out of the question. Croesus, galloping freely, got to the end of five furlongs in Imin 4 2-ssec. Mnrgerinc, from a stand, registered a smart gallop In getting to the end of six furlongs in Imin 18scc. Mc.ncl-.us finished in front of Johnny Walker over a mile run in lniin 49sec. Seadown was better than Nystad over six furlongs, run in Imin 19 2-ssec. Gaziquc galloped half a mile down the back brilliantly in 49 ii-fisec.' Gamecock, with a couple of lengths start, had Adjutant for a companion over a mile. The former got the verdict by a head, in Imin 47 3-S.SCC. « Parana was just in front of Mutlfual, with Cleft two lengths away, over li miles, run in 2.lssec. Miss de Val had a companion over six furlongs run in Imin 19 2-Ssec. Marsa, Snub and Rorke's Drift were sent over 1J miles. When the post was reached ' Marsa was half a length in front of Snub, with Rorke's Drift a bad third. Marsn's time was 2mln Msec. Sleight of Hand was worked by himself. He does not appear to gallop so well as on his arrival at Riccarton. Impediment and Teka finished together at the end of a mile and a quarter gallop. Kuripos was better than Charley over five furlongs, run in Imin fisec. Bjornehorg had Rlackall's measure over six furlongs in Imin 18 l-sscc. Crib and San Sebastian were given a useful mile.. Gang Awa' was in front of Arrowlleld. over five furlbngs. run in Imin 4 3-Ssec. i Kstland was a length in front of Egypt over six furlongs, the journey taking Imin 19scc. Oxenhope was sprinted half a mile, and Lingerie was given a similar task, the latter \ running it in . r >lsec. Fiery Cross went half a mile down the back in 49 l-ssec. He is galloping in great—-—-style. Client was a long way in front of Midnight Star at the end of 1-1 miles run in 2min 11 3-SSOC. It was- a creditable performance on the part of the Cup favourite, who finished up his task as if capable of going on with it. Form Up and Elocution were given a smart run over six furlongs, which occupied Imin 18sec. Battle Eve and Zuland were given useful work. King Star ran 14 miles by himself in 2min 18 ; 4-;>sec. He seemed to have had caough when' the post was reached. Bon, was going better than Subterfuge over six. furlongs, run in Imin 19 3-sscc. Samisen went.half a mile in 50sec. Jeannot- and Achilleus were companions over .1* miles. \ The White King and Kimholton were evenly matched over six furlongs, the last five taking Imin .0 4-">scc. Nanna went live furlongs in Imin Ssc;., a good gallop. Don Paciflco, Cast Iron and Ogicr finished in the order named oyer 11 miles, the last mile taking Imin 4flsec. ... LoCkwcir and Tync ran four furlongs in 52sec.

Daytime rattled over half a mile down the straight in alsec. Red Hook and Spyglass finished together over six furlongs, run in lmln 19sec. • ' ■ .. Multiplication and Killmync were tol- - over six furlongs, the last ' four taking 53sec. Bomb, Nautical and Bellrock went half a mile in 50 2-ssee, finishing in the order named. Scornful and Aldigus were given sprint* I ing tasks. A number of horses were given easy tasks on the small track at Addington this morning. It. dried very quickly, and in the afternoon was In very fair order. Erie's King was given long slow work, and seemed anxious to increase the pace. Dunn has the Cup horse in fine heart for next Tuesday's contest. Michael Gaiindo was sent several rounds at o fair pace, pulling up apparently sound. He is to be driven in his engagements next week by ,1. Brankin. Tho southern mentor W. Jones, was on the track with: Malchlight, who was kept to easy pacing. Paul Huon and Win All cast several rounds behind at half pace, and easy tasks were apportioned Commander Bell and Tho Sprinter. Annctt lias his two charges looking in nice„order. J. Brankin put in an appearance this morning with Eccentric, Huon Drift and General Link, and they were given easy work. All look well especially General Link, who has evidently got through a very solid preparation. A. Pringlc leaves Ashburton on Monday next with his team for the Metropolitan meeting. His Cup horse Moneymaker has come through a solid preparation with every satisfaction. The big track at Addington will be opened till 10 a.m. on Monday for horses engaged at the Metropolitan meeting. Sixteen yearlings arrived from the Waikanac stud by this morning's steamer. They arc to be submitted to auction next , week. Two of Mr J. C.rigg's recent importations from England have lately been taken up by \V. M'Donald. Both arc three-year-olds, Gay Lad being by Cellini from Guysome, and Saxlcy by Saxham from Thor Maid. It is to he hoped that the Ashburton sportsman will have better luck with them than attended I'leclham's efforts. All the horses that will be racing at Riccarton next week are now at headquarters, and they number just as many as in previous years. Last night's heavy rain left the big track at Addington quite unfit for work this morning, and it was not opened. This was a great disappointment to many trainers who intended giving their charges strong work-outs. A number of horses were exercised on the small track dining the forenoon, but the state of the going prevented fast work. An Improved ticket-selling arrangement in connection with Mr YV. H. Macdougull's totallsator will ]>c demonstrated at nine o'clock on Monday morning. After being on the e»sy list for somo time Tamarisk has been put into work again by R. Heay. Wildwood Junr's son will not be raced at the Addington meeting, but may sport :,i!k at the New Brighton fixture. J. Hryce has two very promising representatives engaged in the Great Northern Trotting Derby, namely Queen Chimes and Norwood. An excellent programme has been drawn up for the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting, which takes place on New Year's Day. The most important event is the Champion Handicap of 1000 sovs, which is open only to horses that have done t.:!C> or better. A recent addition to N. Price's team at Canterbury Park is the grey pacing gelding Blackford, who put up several smart performances last season. The enterprise of the Auckland Trotting Club in placing a race for three-year-olds on the programme of its Summer* meeting has not met with a fitting response from owners. Only eight horses have been engaged, and the majority of these hail from Canterbury stables. No doubt the excellent form shown by Albeit Cling at the Oamaru Trotting Club's meeting last month kept many owners from nominating. On Tuesday evening. ;it the Colosseum, the successful horsemen in the New Zealand Cup and .Metropolitan Trotting Cup will be handed presentation whips sis souvenirs of the Carnival of Merriment. The two horsemen interested are remiestcd to accept ttiis ns their invitation to be present.