SPORTING.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 14 October 1926, Page 5

SPORTING.

V.A.T.C. MEETING. THE BANKER WINS POWER STAKES. By Cable —Press Association —Copyriglt # Australian imd N.Z„ Cable Association. (Received 8.15 p.m., Oct. 13.) MELBOURNE, Oct. 13. The weather was fine but dull, and the going a trifle dead for the second day of the Caulfield races. The attendance was fair. In the Hurdles, Altergo was fourth at the beginning, but led over the last two hurdles and won comfortably. He is owned by the Caulfield trainer, Horace Leek. Altergo has won three successive hurdle races. The top weight, Rubus, led round the turn in the Nursery, and won smartly. Rubus is owned by the breeder, Mr Ernest Clark, and was trained by James Scobie. Rubus’s dam, Celosia, won the same race in 1914. In the Herbert Power Stakes, the first three furlongs were run in 4 6 seconds, the next in 49 J seconds, and the last four in "48 2 seconds. There was no pace in the early stages. Pilliewinkie was beaten half a mile from home. The Banker was always in the lead and won narrowly. Cecil Godby trains the winner, who is engaged in both Cups. H. Cairns, The Banker’s rider, completed a double by winning the Moonga Handicap on Metellus, who was always well placed, and finished brilliantly. Metellus is trained by J. Holt. The New Zealand-bred Naos finished with a lightning run in the last furlong, and won the Coongy Handicap from Beedos, who led at the distance. Naos, who is owned by Mr Sol. Green, has 7.0 in the Caulfield Cup. Today’s time, 2.20 J, is half a second outside the Coongy record. Naos is trained by the ex-New Zealander Lou Robertson. Another ex-New Zealander, Dave Price, trained Uques, winner of the Moora Welter. Results: EMO HURDLES, 2 miles.—Altergo 10.5, 1; Graball 10.3, 2; Kaolin 9.0, 3. Ten started. Sparkling Moiselle fell. Won by a length and threequarters; third three lengths away. Time, 3min 48sec.. MONA NURSERY, U furlongs.— ■ Rubus 8.3, 1; His Honour 8.0, 2; Lonigern 10.0, 3. Twenty-two started. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, • 56sec.

HERBERT POWER STAKES, 11 furlongs.—The Banker (H. Cairns) 9.1, 1; Royal Charter (W. Duncan) 9.1, 2; Pilliewinkie (R. Lewis) 9.11, 3. The only starters. Won by a short head; third five lengths away. Time, 2min 24sec. MOONGA HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. —Metellus 9.7, 1; Bethangra 7.10, 2; Preposterer 8.1, 3. Thirteen started. Tommy Dodd finished fourth. Won by a length; half a head between second and third. Time, lmin 2 G COONGY HANDICAP, 11 furlongs. —Naos 7.5, 1; Beedos 7.2, 2; Stralia 7.1, 3. Nineteen started. Tookarby was fourth. Won by half a length; third a length away. Time, 2min 20 Jsec. MOORA WELTER, 1 mile—Uques 7.10, 1; Reputed King 8.0, 2; Pentola 8.9, 3. Eighteen started Coogee Boy was fourth. Won by threequarters of a length; third a length away. Time, lmin 41Jsec.

DUNEDIN MEETING. PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY) (Special to the ‘‘Herald.”) DUNEDIN, October 13. The weather prospects for the opening of the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting, are much better than seemed probable. A lot of rain has fallen during the past week, and the track was so bad yesterday that a proposal was mooted to postpone the meeting to Friday and Saturday, or Saturday and Monday. It did not find favour, however, and the meeting will go on as scheduled. The track has improved slightly under the influence of a drying wind, and though the going will be heavy it will be vastly better than was anticipated. The North Island rider, L. A. Pine, arrived to-night. He will do the riding on Mr G. Gerard’s horses, who ai;e all very well. Paper Boy’s special mission is the Dunedin Guineas, and a decision will be made to-mor-row morning about starting him on the first day. F. E. Jones, C. Emerson and .T. Beale were among the arrivals from Christchurch to-night. Jones will ride Footfall, Front Rank, Star Flight and Bilbo to-morrow, and Front Rank in the Guineas on Saturday. Emerson will do the riding on Mr J. M. Samson’s horses, Mountain Lion, Lava and Money Peer, also on Kilbox; while he will be on Zarisee in the Guineas. Beale’s mounts on the first day will include John Bradbury, Royal Game, Gold Mint, Arrowy, Olympia, and Carnot, while he will handle Dismantle in the Guineas.

Dubious has been scratched for the hurdle race, while Volant, Clontarf and Countersign have been withdrawn from the Electric Handicap. Ravenna is an unlikely starter for the Mosgiel Handicap, in which Mr L. C. Hazlett has Overdrawn. Recent racing has improved Monoxide.

Bonnie Winkie continues to stand up to his work, and he may create a surprise before long. Uleaborg is not engaged in the first day’s hurdle race, in which his stable-mate Gunease is to start, but he may be a runner on Saturday.

! TIMARU TROTTING CLUB. . NOMINATIONS FOR SPRING [ MEETING. The following nominations have i been received for the Timaru Trot- ! ting Club’s spring meeting, to be held on October 30: i CLAREMONT HANDICAP (saddle), of 130 sovs; 1J miles. —Yankee Patch, El Carbine mare, Amboyna Wood, Gold Digger, Carclo, Micky Audubon, Lord Tracey, Wee Patch, William Wood, Freeman, Tom Wilkes, Huia Son, Fama, Camaland. IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs; 1J miles. —Jimmy Chimes. Imperial Boy, Electric Huon, Pando Pointer, Brent Fire, Vican, Patsy Phagan, Maud Logan, Will Soon, Roldena, Jacky Audubon, Key Logan, Locanda’s General, Beach King, Tennis, Panto, Shadowland, Auto Minto, Evelyn Locanda, Reg Logan, Medallion Boy, Gaswood, Morven Lass, Scottish Maid, Bertha Bingen, Kid Logan. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (harness), of 450 sovs; 2 miles.—Menember, Stormy, Peter Bingen, Bing Boy, Prince Lyons, Wharepiana, Dalnahine, Harold Burwood, Taurekareka, Trenand, Wild Thyme, St. Maura, Ivy Audubon. LEVELS HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; li miles. —Bay Nut, Merie Dillon, Haydock, Holly Bell, Huon Denver, Pan Yan, Winsome Melody, Wairua, Bundaberg, Planet, Sir Logan, Macanda, Native Queen, Hoon Hay, Pattie Alto, Erin’s Lynn, High Jinks, Yoicks, Logan Lad, Amaris, Choubra, Yen, St. Bridget. WAIMATE HANDICAP (harness), of 175 sovs; 2 miles; for unhoppled trotters. — Nelson McKinney, Tim Wood, Trampfast, Avalanche, Mount : Royal, Randolph, Elzear, Lady Fan, Freeman, Burnie. 1 PAREORA HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 11 miles. —Locanda Mac, Peter Bingen, Onyx, Dillon Wilkes, Waitaki Girl, Man o’ War, Taurekareka, Bonny Logan, Acre, Willie Logan, Becky Logan, Brentloc, Ivy Audubon.

SALISBURY HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; 2 miles.—Bonny Spec, Engagement, Rapier, Granite City, Haydock, Huon Denver, Pan Yan, Omaha, Wairua, Glenaray,-Bundaberg, Sparkling Chimes, Hoon Hay, Locanda Child, Pattie Alto, Willie Logan, Pretty Pointer, Ivor, Hustler, Killinchy, Great Event, Bob Logan. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 1 mile. —- Menember, Logan Holme, Double Event, Reta, Bing Boy, King Abdallah, General Bingen, Pan Yan, Yenot, Try Soon, Thea, Macanda, Glen Farg, Acre, Locanda Child, Pattie Alto, AVhakuku, Joyful, Lord Bingen, Harley Dillon, Choubra, Final McKinney.

THE TROTTING CUP. By Telegraph—Aueociatiofc CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 13. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club to-day reaffirmed its decision not to accept Imprint’s acceptance for the Trotting Cup. (It is understood that the owner of Imprint made an attempt to secure the sanction of owners of other horses engaged to his acceptance, which was delayed in transit, being received.) GREYMOUTH TROTTING CLUB. By Telegraph—Press Associate* CHRISTCHURCH, October 12. The following are the handicaps lor first day of the Trotting Club’s meeting : INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; 12$ furlongs—Pippin scr, The Thistle sci-, Royal Auduban scr, Acray scr, Grand Kevin scr, Logan Direct scr, Prince Dillon scr, Spotlight scr. Dahlia Dillion scr, Proud pointer scr, Val Logan scr, Audience scr, Shadowland scr, Wenlo scr, Charlie Lincoln scr, Greatoaux scr, Pavlova scr, Sahib scr, Army Audubon scr, Cawthorn scr, Loburn scr, Noble Dillon scr, Bell Somerton scr, Queen’s Ferry 24 ; yds bhd, Marina 30, Ocean Whispers 48, Glendora 48, Wineberry 72, Springtime 84.

PETRIE HANDICAP of 120 sovs, 10j furlongs—Royal Revue scr, Great Fun scr, Prince David scr, Petei Fashion scr, Mat Audubon scr, Great Amazon scr, Do Lux scr, Lassiter scr, Nelson Wood scr, Rapalioe scr, Miss Wilkes scr, Brent Boy scr, Great Elect 24 yds bhd, Billy Ashley 36, Peter Eyre 72, Reta Huon 84, Comfort 84, Lady Alva 96.

MAAVHERA HANDICAP, of 235 sovs; 12{ furlongs—Peter Elect ser, Dome scr, The Thistle scr, Goldfinch scr, Van Rich scr, His Majesty scr, Dillon Gold scr, Denver AVood scr, Wineberry scr, Okura scr, Sparkling Chiipes scr, Avenger scr, Jolly Royei scr, Planet scr, Amy Audubon scr, Bay Nut scr, Cannonball scr, Yen 12 yds bhd, Bold Bill 12, St. Bridget 12, Tummier 21, Master Don 24, Doris Dillon 24, Kibiringi 24, Oriole 24, High Jinks 24, Vera’s Doll 245, Patt-ie Alto 36, Naunui 48.

ROYAL OAK HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; 12J furlongs-—Mat Audubon scr, Tnipoiti scr, Peter Felix scr, Rota •Huon scr, Sarsaparilla scr, Digger scr, Lady Alva 12 yds bhd, Little Johnnie 12, Beta A' ivian 12, Kempton 36, Wildbine 36, Katutc 48, Theseus 96, AVild Hebe 122. BLAKETOAA-N HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; 10J . furlongs—Sledinere scr, Gtvouleigh scr, Dillon Gold scr, Avenger scr, Bay Nut ser, Gibraltar scr, A r en 12, Planet 12. Tuminer 21, Blue Glen 2-1. Kibiringi 24, Conara 21. Patl'ie Alto 30, AA’inter Audubon 30. Albert Logan 36, AAUiakukn 36, A r era’s Doll 36. Naunui 48, Bingen Lad 48, Golden Devon 108. DIGGERS’ HANDICAP of 120 sovs; l.i miles—Akdocitv scr, Marina scr. Orange scr, Pippin scr, Marion Junior scr, Kvana scr, Prettv • Molly scr. Queen’s General scr, Red Comet ser. Dahlia Dillon scr, Evolution scr, Okoura sci-, Sahib ccr. Tinv Huon scr. Miss Chancellor 24, Peter Elect 24. La Sonett" 24, A r an Rich 24, Edith hoernda 36. Alpha Plus 36, St. Bridget 36. Hivb .Hnks 48. A AHA Tf ON HANDICAP, -of -ovs; 84 fui-lone-s —Dome scr. AA T ibl Pigeon ser, Go'd finch «-r. Gn-e-'lpnrU scr. Dillou Gnld scr. Cauuonball scr. Rav Nut scr, H-lifl, T ncauda "or. Amy Audu’ on scr. Bold Bill scr. Abilin P'n--nr planet scr. Spriupnete 12. H'vli •Tinks 12. Blue Glen 12. Master Don'l2. Not a Ron" 12. KibiV'ngi 12. Pa+ti" Alto 24. AAung Tvv 24. Accra’s Rn'l °t. Alliert; tmT-ui 24. AVPalviiku 2-1. Doris Dillon 24. Naunui 36. . TNANGAHTJ TROTTING CLUB THE ACCEPTANCES. By Telecr.mil —Press Association REEF TON Oct'-her IT The following are the Tnangahua Trnt.tme- G’u'iV- .aeeentnnees. AVELCOATE HANDICAP, of 65 FOVS ■ t mile—Kassolian scr, Cawthorne scr,

Allanora scr, Val Logan scr, Charlie Lincoln scr, Queen’s terry 60, Harina ttl, Red Comet 81, Krcisler 84, Betty Blue 120, Cannonball 120. . PROGRESS HANDICAP, of 65 sovs; Is miles—Metro King scr, Tamerlino scr, Hald King scr. Great Fun scr, Myrtle Audubon scr. Prince David sec, Brent Boy, scr, Groat Amazon scr, Royal Review scr, Billy Ashley 36, Peter Eyre 72, Cornford 96, Rita Vivian 120, Ladv Alpha 120. INANGAIIUA TROTTING CUP, of 140 sovs; 2 miles—Wentlow scr Dahlia Dillon scr, The Thistle scr, Queen’s General 24, Wineberry 36, Okourn 36, Bay Nut 36, Sedmere 60, Denver Wood 60, Avenger 60, Thesus 72, Trimmer 96.

BLACKWATER HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; miles—Charlie Lincoln scr, Greateaux scr, Spotlight scr, Wen low scr, Archray scr, Pavlova scr, Marion Jmir. 24', Ocean Whispers 24, Evolution 36, No to Bene 84. SCOTIA HANDICAP, of 80 sovs, half miles—Greateaux scr, Dahlia Dillion scr, The Thistle, scr Pavlova scr, Queen’s Ferry scr, Kriesler 24, Ocean Whispers 24, Betty Blue 72. ALEXANDER HANDICAP, of 85 sovs; 1J miles—Marion Junior scr, Evolution •scr, Bay Nut 12, Velocity 12, Smithficld 12, Dome 24, Wineberry 24, Cannonball 36, Avenger 36. Young Tvy 72, Huaiiui 84, Golden Devon 144.

BIG RIVER HANDICAP, of 85 sovs; 2 miles—Mcso Wilkes scr, Metro King scr, Tamerhne scr, De Luze scr, Hall King scr, Myrle Audubon scr, Prince David scr, Brent Boy scr, Great Amazon scr, Royal Review scr, Billy Ashley 48, Peter Eyre 96, Comfort 120, Ladv Alnhn 144.

KEEP IT DARK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; 1 mile—Kreisler .scr, Han in ;1 scr. Dahlia Dillon' scr, Red Cormet scr, Evolution 12, Smithficld 24. Okoura 24, Velocity 24, Donm 36, Sedmere 36, Denver Wood 48, Connra 72.

SYDNEY NOTES. By Cablr—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. SYDNEY, October 13. The New Zealand gelding Battlement will return to New Zealand on Friday and proceed to Christchurch ior preparation for the New Zealand Derby. The N.Z. joc-kevs. Green, McCarten, and G. Young will ride Limerick, The Banker and Pilliewinkie respectively in the Melbourne Cup. Royal Tea pulled up slightly fore after the Clibbom Stakes on Saturday. His forelegs will be blistered.