RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1339, 29 May 1918, Page 3 (Supplement)

RACING AND TROTTING.

RACING FIXTURES. June 1 and 3—Dunedin J.C. Winter. June 1 and 3—Auckland R.C. Winter. June 3 and 4—OtakPMaori R.C. Winter. June 13 and 15—Gisborne R. C. Winter. June 2t and 22—Napier R. C. Winter. June 28 and 29—Hawkc's Bay J.C. Winter. NOMINATIONS. -May 31— Napier Park R.C. Winter. -June 14—Hawke's Bay J.C. Winter. * TROTTING FIXTURES. June 3—Canterbury Park T.C. Winter. •June 3-fSouth Walrornna T.C. Annual. . June 13—Asliburton T.C. Winter. NOMINATIONS. May 31—Ashburton T.C. Winter.

TURF TOPICS. Recent additions to the active brigade at Riccarton are Ascalaphus, Afterglow, and It was intended to send Adjutant, GaniCcock, and Brambletye south for the Dunedin Meeting, but unfortunately their acceptance was not received in time. I Heir presence at Wingatui would have l<"cn a j big help to the sport, besides wl< ell i.icre were good prospects of a race or two coming their way. .. Word has been received from Ellerslie that F. r>. Jones lias put in an appearance there with Bore and Charley. Alter tils experience at Wanganui, the former should have excellent prospects in the Maiden Steeplechase on Saturday. I All the Riccarton-traiiied horses engaged t at the Dunedin Jockey. Chili's Winter Meeting have taken their departure, and consequently matters at headquarters arc sure to be dull for a few days. The Wairarapa sportsman, Mr W. IBidwill, has disposed of Association to a New South Wales .sportsman. - . A late addition to S. Trilford s team is the juniper Master Hamilton, who was at one time trained at Riccarton. . | Interriiuption to the telegraphic service , on Friday last was responsible lor the acceptances of several horses engaged at the Auckland Racing Club's Meeting being missed:—Amongst those affected were:— Purse- i filler, Paul Moore, and Dingle, in the Hurdles; Hushnian and Welcome Nugget,! in the Cornwall Handicap; Movement, King i Chiara, and Royal Chef, in the Members Handicap; and Paddington Green and Royal ] Park, in the Jervois Handicap. An injured shoulder was responsible for Harbour Light having to forfeit his engagement in the Great Northern Hurdle Race. The damage, though not serious, will necessitate a few weeks" spell. A few mornings ago two prominent Great Northern Hurdles candidates in Bon Bevc and Thrace, with Novation as a companion, were given a turn over the hurdles at Ellerslie. All three jumped well, and it was Thrace's best effort to date. Idealism broke down so badly at Wanganui that it is extremely doubtful it the gelding can be patched up again. It was the general opinion after the Wanganui Steeples that Master Strowan would be very hard to beat in the, Great Northern, but, contrary to expectations, his owner decided not to make the trip north with the so* of Strowan. Bon Bcve will be a starter in the Great Northern Hurdles, aud in the Winter Steeples on the second day of the A.R.C. Meeting. In the latter event he will be ridden by J. Deercy. After Braeburii had won the Wanganui Steeples, his trainer, V. Colcllo, expressed regret tiiat lie was not left in the Great Northern Steeples, in which, even with his penalty of 71b, he would have been very liard to beat. Racing will commence at 11.15 a.m. at Canterbury Park on Monday, and the last event is timed for. 4.30 p.m. . At Addington, E. McDermott, I\ Fox, A. Cox, and W. G. Abbott arc keeping their teams going in view of the Ashburton Trotting Club's Meeting next month. The big track at Canterbury Park will be open again to-morrow morning lothorses engaged at Monday's Meeting. Asseveral visiting trainers intend putting In an appearance, the work-outs should be ol more than ordinary interest. The Hutt trainer, D. Nyhan, could notmake the necessary arrangements to bring his pacers, Mahinga and Prince Akwood, south for the Canterbury Park Meeting.. Since it was announced that A. Pringle is to drive Matchlight in the King George Handicap at Canterbury Park, the Four Chimes horse has come into a good deal of favour for that event. On his day MatchN light is certainly a Hue pacer, but he is not over-reliable. Word has been received that Gunner H. Goggin, who lifted as Mr Rattray's assistant for .many years, recx-ived slight injuries in France a few weeks ago. Adelaide Direct Was given a strong workout over a mile at New Brighton, and paced iii her best style. Though she looks well, the Cup winner can hardly be at her best for the King George Handicap on Monday, and it is possible that she may be reserved for the mile and a-quarter event. Acuslda Machr'ee, who is now being trained by A. Pringle, promises to be in very strong demand for the Pinal Handicap at Canterbury Park on Monday. Judging by appearance, Cathedral Chimes has been kept right up to the collar since his fine performance at the Metropolitan Meeting. No horse engaged in the King George Handicap will strip in better condition to run out a hard two-mile race. Tlic Ashburton Trotting Club takes entries for its Winter Meeting up till Friday evening. As handicaps arc due on Tuesday, Mr Briiikmr.il will be able to take Canterbury Park form into account. The Auckland horseman A. .1. McFlinn has been engaged to ride Gold Fran in the Great Northern Hurdles. In future M'urangapito will be trained at Ellerslie, but before going north he will contest the. Otaki Cup on Monday next. The Wanganui horseman W. Price, is to have the mount on the Australian-bred gelding. Consequent on his good form in the Century Hurdles, Collector has been installed favourite for the Great Northern .Steeplechase. Conqueror's sou should lie quite at home over the. Ellerslie country, as lie is a proved jumper and is well seasoned with racing. The English-bred Polydamon is to race in Mr J. F. Lysnar's colours, and is at present a member of H. Hickey's team. During the day's racing at Tattersali's on May 18 the crack jockey, W. H. McLachlan, was thrown from four of his mounts. TEMPLAR.'