RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 2142, 27 December 1920, Page 5

RACING AND TROTTING.

RACING FIXTURES. Dec. 28—Dunedin J.C. Summer, Dec. 28—Westland B.C. Summer. Dec. 29 and Jan. 1 and a—Auckland B.C. Summer. Dec. 28—Taranaki J.C. Christmas. Dec. 28 and 80—Manawatu B.C. Summer. Dec. 30, Jan. 1 and 4—Greymouth R.O. Summer. Jan. I—Wyndham B.C. Annual. Jan. I—Walkouaitl B.C. Annual. Jan. 1 and B—Martcm J.C. Summer. Jan. 1 and 3—Wairarapa B.C. Summer. Jan. 1 and B—Stratford B.C. Annual. Jan. 1 and S—Hawke's Bay J.C. Summer. Jan. 3 and 4—Southland B.C. Summer, NOMINATIONS. Den. 29—Vincent J.C. Annual. Jan. s—Wellington B.C. Summer. Jan. S—Foxton B.C. Annual. ACCEPTANCES. Dec. 29—Greymouth J.C. Summer. Jan. 6—Reefton J.C. Summer. Jan. 6—Vincent JX!. Annual. Jan. 7—Cheviot R.C. Annual. TROTTING FIXTURES. Dec. 28—Westport T.C. Summer. Dec. 28, 30, 31—Auckland T.C. Summer. Dec. 31 & Jan. 3—Greymouth T.C. Summer. Jan. 1 * 3—Canterbury Park T.C. Sunntr. Jan. s—Westland T.C. Annual. Jan. B—Waikato T.C. Annual. Jan. 10—Inangahua T.C. Annual. NOMINATIONS. 4 Dec. 29—Waikato T.C. Annual. T Dec. 29—Te Awattiutu T.C. Annual. ACCEPTANCES. Dec. 29—Otago Central T.C. Annual. Jan. 4—Westland T.C. Annual. Jan s—Te Awamutu T.C. Annual. •■ Jan. s—Waikato T.C. Annual. Jan. B—lnangahua T.C. Annual.

TURF TOPICS. It is reported from the north that Lord KeniTworth has gone amiss, and will not fulfil any of his holiday engagements. The Trentham mentor, A. Goodman, is taking Printemps, Gold Coast, Jackaroo and Merrimas to the Wairarapa Meeting. / - The Greymouth Jockey Club takes acceptances for its Summer Meeting up till Wednesday. A number of Christchurch sportsmen left for ,the West Coast on Friday," to assist at the coastal holiday meetings.

Imaribbon, Affectation and Npbleman have been accepted for in the Marton and Wairarapa Cups, both of whieh are run on New Year's Day. F. Higgott has left Trentham for the West Coast with Perrier, Ladify and Bestir. The Awapuni-trained Persian Prince and May Morn will also be racing at the holiday meetings on the Coast, which open at Hokitika. Miss Nanna, who will be included in Mr W. R. Kemball's team during the holidays, is an Australian-bred filly by Land of Song—Eansom. Mr P. Neagle's hurdle gelding Buckeye was badly shaken when..lie fell at. Daunevirke, and he has been scratched for his engagements at the Manawatu meeting. It is reported that the three-year-old Humbug is now commencing to make a noise when galloping, and he may require a throat operation. The acceptances for the first day of the S.B.C.'s Summer Meeting number 114, a decrease on last season's total, but as they yield an average of over 14 per race they must be classed as very satisfactory. It is thought -that P. T. Hogan, who is absent in Dunedin, has by some means or other missed the closing of acceptances for the first day of the S.B.C. Meeting, as the names of Rorke's Drift' Lodge entrants are absent from the list. The local trainer, writes "Sir Modred," had 13 engagements in his name.. The acceptance of Thaddeus for the Invercargill Cup and Waihopai was also overlooked by his connections. At a recent meeting of the committee of the Woodville Jockey Club, the president, in speaking of the balance-sheet presented in connection with the igcent race meeting, congratulated the secretary (Mr W. A. Lyon) on the great success which had been achieved. He also made complimentary reference to the manner in which the totalisator had been run, and pointed out that the result showed that the club had been fully justified, in running their own machine. The meeting showed a profit of about £I7OO, which would enable the club to make still further strides. Owners are given a reminder that acceptances for first day events at the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's Summer "Meeting close at noon on Wednesday. More than average interest is being taken locally in the summer meeting of thf Auckland Trotting Club, which starts to-morrow, as so many Canterbury horses will be in attendance. Fifteen have been paid up for in the Auckland Cup, but their number is likely to be further reduced by late scratchings. Da pride of place is the Australian-bred Man-o'-War, giving away up to 84 yards. He is very speedy, but may not yet be quite ready to see out two miles. Dean Dillon and Norah Creina have already shown winning form on the Alexandra Park track, but it is a stiff contract in front of them. Dillonwood has plenty of speed, and is staying better than when he was first brought across from Australia. He seems to be well placed on a 4niin 36sec jnark. Woodvale is one of the most improved horses seen out' this season. It is»evident that his limit in this respect has not yet been reached, and 4min 36sec should not be beyond him. Of the many on the limit, and Boyal Step may be the best; and both should take catching. With anything like fair passages, Dillonwood and Woodvale should be on hand at the business end.

Another very promising contest to-morrow should be the Great Northern Trotting Derby. Most of the 10 acceptors have winning form to their credit. Of the South Island contingent, Childe Pointer and Sir Henry stand out as the bVst performed, and the former is likely to start favourite. Nelson Derby gave a lot of promise as a two-year-old, and, though he went off towards the end of last season, he now appears to be at his best again. In what seems a very open race, Childe Pointer, Sir Henry and Nelson Derby may carry the public<► confidence. Others likely to show improved form | at the meeting are Phil Smith, Pura Bell, Bluewood, Wonderland, and! Avenue... The fixture will be continued on The Westport Trotting Club's Summer Meeting, at which several Canterbury stables are represented, will be brought to a conclusion to-morrow. ! Most of the Canterbury trainers with teams at Auckland, will miss the last day there, so as to get back for the! Canterbury Park meeting.. Acceptances for the Otago Trotting Club's Annual Meeting close on Wednesday. „ The big track at Canterbury Park is in nice order at present, but it would be benefited by a few good showers. The chief stipendiary steward, Mr T. H. Davey, will bo in attendance at the Auckland Trotting Club's meeting. He left for the north last week. As the result of the long-sustained agitation for more liberal conditions in England, the racing authorities there continue to act more ou the lines adopted by racing clubs in Australia. | Instead of being fixed stakes a number of classic races, including the Derby, Oaks, and St. Loger, are to have certain sums in added money, and these will be increased by owners' payments.

which hitherto were taken by the clubs. S. Donoghue, who headed the winning jockeys' list ia England again this year, celebrated his 86th birthday on October 15, and he was the recipient of numerous congratulations. It would have been appropriate if he had marked tl\e occasion by riding the winner, of the chief event of the day, the Middle Park Plate, but his mount. Thunderer, failed to obtain a place. Donoghue, however, scored in the most important event of the week, the Cesarewitch, on Bracket. This was his second triumph in the race, Sanctum being his other winner, TEMPLAB.