SPORTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 10536, 10 August 1912, Page 8

SPORTING.

NEW ZEALAND METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB. A start will be made on Monday with the August meeting 1 of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club. The weather, which has been very unfavourable for training for some time past, appears to have cleared now, and the track at Addington is rapidly drying, so that it should provide excellent going next week. Record acceptances have been received for the first day's racing, and, as quality is well represented, there is a prospect of some 2rts"t-clasß sport, despite the fact that manr of the horses will not b» so OTwa-rd in condition as could he wished. The first race will start at noon each day, the following is the programme for Monday's racing: INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 135 sovs; second horse 19 sovs, and third horse 13 sovs from the stake. One

KIOCAR.TON TRAINING- NOTES. . Saturday. It was a. big morning at Eicoarton, for the weather conditions were good, and the tracks were in fair order. Most of the work was done on the outside of the trial grass and on the sand. Nithsdale, the first out, went a round at three-quarter pace. Countermine sprinted six furlongs, tho last four taking 55 2-Ssec. Martine ran a mile on the grass in lmin 61sec. Genius galloped seven furlongs in lmin 36 2-ssec, and Alexia six in lmin 25sec. Gnome, with a big advantage in the weights, finished in front of Query over six furlongs run in lmin 20 2-Ssec. Stepmeter took precisely the same time for the journey. Crcsbie sprinted half a mile up the back in 52 2-osec. Go'd Pin heat Kingsway easily over a mile in lmin 54 2-Ssec. Mumura and Troon wera well matched over six furlongs on the sand, the last five taking lmin 6 2-sseo. Mercedo ran a mile and a quarter in 2min 27sec. Orton galloped five furlongs in lmin Bsec. Nescot and Waterworks took lmin 24sec to oover six furlongs. "Waipnreka, with an advantage in the weights, finished in front of Mangaoroa (F. D. Jones) at the end of a mile, which occupied lmin 53sec, but Mangaoroa could have done better. Ladrone and Serenity sprinted six furlongs in lmin 21 l-ssec. Thrsx was in front of Stephanos at the end of five furlongs, on the sand, run in lmin 5 l-sseo. Old Times and Hesione took lmin 8 2-sseo for the same journey. Odessa ran six furlongs in lmin 24sec, Shillelagh, TJmeraboy and Margo seven in lmin 30 3-seec, and Colleen Mary half a mile on the sand in 61 1-5 sec. Agitato and Bucco ran six furlongs on the sand in lmin 21sec, Armstrong taking lmin 21 2-3 sec. Grand Slam and Firmhold ran six furlongs up the back, the last five in lmin 9 2-Ssec. Clanmena galloped five furlongs on the f«nd in lmin 6 2-ssec. Bully's task was a mile gallop, his time being Imm 60s-eo. Prosper and Magdala made a good match over six furlongs on. the sand, the time being lmin 18 8-s?ec. Sea Queen easily beat Leapuki in a seven-furlong gallop, and Aimwell beat Arniamento over five furloncs on the sand in lmin 5 2-ssec. Then La Reina, Salute, Smilax and JTgatimaru in company were extended over six furlongs on the sand. La, Reina finished well, three lengths ahead of Ngatimaru, who put in a fine run over the last three furlongs. Smilax was third and Salute last. Tho time was lmin ITsec. the fastest gallop of the morning. Master Paul ran a mile, the last half in 58 2-saec. easily beat Sir Lethe over a mile and a quarter on the sand in lmin 22sec. Mount Victoria (S. Reid) ran half a mile in 's3seo. Black Northern gave Urr.nium a bad baating over ten furlongs on the sand, the lr.st nine taking 2min osec. G-uirteen sprinted half a mile in 55seo, and Taketumu ran five furlongs on the fand in lmin 4 2-osec. Crcwm Pearl was too good for Curator in a half-mile sprint on the sand, the time being 50 : ec. Silver Cluse ran tho Inst four of five furlongs in 58sec. Armagh rnd Hautere were sent two circuits on the sand, running home the last five furlongs in lmin 7 2-ssec.

The work over fences and hurdles was all interesting, and it was watched 1 by a large corwd of spectators. Daylight Bill (Anderson), Aenra and Eon Kubyl set out ever five flights. Daylight Bill lost his rider at the first fence, and his rider was severely bruised and shaken. Hegsrty subsequently schooled the horse over two hurdles. The other two finished the task fairly satisfactorily. Glenmore (Adams) and Makiri were to have been companions over the fences, but the first jump brought Makiri down, and Glenmore went twice roiind alone. Makiri subsequently went round safely. Bourrapque (L. Coleman) Flingot (N. Kelly) and Waikaraka (Waddell) were schooled over five flights. Bourrasqiu* fell at the last jump, his rider escaping with a shaking. Waikaraka showed to most advantage. Hawick, with a companion, gave a good display over the fences. Koran (L. Carroll) and The Native (Young) jumped five flights. Both performed well, maintaining a solid pace, and they finished abreast. Silver Blaze (C. Price) and Lugeon (R. Gray) went twice round oveT the big fences. The former was. if anything, the better of the pair, but both jumped nicely. Coronetted (Futcher) and Leolanter (Murtacjh) were associated! over five flights, finishing together, arid giving a very fair display. T,p.rry Lynx and Mux gave a satisfactory exhibition in a round arid a half of the big country. Hakari and Miss Gibbs jumped eight hurdles in fair style. White Cockade was better than Heirloom in a display over five flights. Icel, Suffragette and another set out over fire flights, hut Suffragette was pulled up after the first fence through the saddle slipping. The others jumped fairly well, and Suffragette later on completed the task set her. Paisano (Young) finished several ftmgths ahead of Sandy Paul (Deery), with Darby Paul (T. Jones) further back, after jumping five fences. All jumped l well, but Paisano covered more ground than the others, and his showing was a good one. The Gunner

went a round and a half over the fences with his customary facility. Paritutu (Julian) and Te Tua (Hesleton) went a round of the fences, starting over the post and rail and finishing together over the double. They kept up a sound pace, and although Paritutu'a jumping was not perfect, he covered a lot of ground, and gave •a really good display. Continuance (Young) jumped five fences, taking the hurdle instead; of the post and rail. He got in too closo, and hit the second of the double heavily, but otherwise performed well. Danzel (D. Watt) and Murihiko (Gray) were schooled over the fences. Among those- doing strong to fpst work were Captain Jingle, The Hover, Tai Cakobau, Ability, S* Amelia, Early Morn, Con the Shaughraun, Brown Trout, Sen, King, St Kevin, Mulverin, The Spaniard, Gunflash, Cardiff and My Lawyer.' John was out, but only trotted. Antarctic w&b not worked. Mira., who was .not worked this morning, has been showing slight symptoms of shoulder lameness, and is giving his trainer some anxiety.

mile and a half. Andante scr First Child . . Osec Lord Ashton scr O.I.C. . • • 9sec Wild Victor . . lsec The Whip . . 9seo Maid of the Y.O. . • • 9seo Forest 3sec Mountain King lOsec Dunibell . . 4sec Welcome Jack . lOsec Espinel ■ . 4sec Minora . . • lOsec Wallet . . 5sec Imperial Tracey lOseo Golconda . . 5sec Merry Child .'. lOseo Armamenter , 8sec Insolence . . lOsec Flashwood . . Ssec Black Link lOseo Miss Vera . . Ssec LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (in harness), of 55 sovs: second horse 1 5 sovs from the stake. For unhoppled trotters only. One niilo and a half. Rosalie . . , scr Terrific . • • Ssec Rcbe .... 2sec Vibrator . . , Ssec Lionheart . . 2seo Rose Palm Sseo Ella Princea3 . 4seo Countess _ Corinna . . 6aec Rothschild Ssec Dolores . , . 6sec Huon Child . 9seo Beach Yaw . , 6sec Orphan Child . 9sec Violet Dubosc . . . , 9seo Bothschild 7sec Jessie's Dream. lOseo Mi?s Nighting'le 7sec Rudston . . lOseo Wild Maid . . 7seo Wild West . . lOsec Edenwood . . 7aec Bravo . . . lOseo Victor Chief . 8seo Prima Donna . lOsec Gentle Ida . . 8sec Spanish Lace . lOsec Kitchener . . Ssec Wild Bee . . . , lOsec Flraena . . Sseo Myrtle Moore . lOsec Belvio . . . Ssec Navigator . . . lOsec AUGUST HANDICAP «n harness), of 175 sovs; second horse 25 sovs, and third horse 17 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. Delia .... scr Fusee . . . 7sec Hue Elect . .. 2sec Frances . . . , 7B6C Albertorious . . Sssc Ariel . . . . . 7sec Diadem . . . 4sec Galvanita . . 7sec Franzie . . . 5sec Little Stranger • Sseo Royal Vesta . Ssec Radiwit Morn . Ssec Scottish Mao . Ssec Bernie L. . . 8eea Maelstrom . . Ssec Andy Regan s Sseo Bonification Seec Idaho . . ■ 9sec Dayspring . . 6seo ALEXANDRA : HANDICAP (in saddle), of 135 boys; second horse 19 sovs, and third horse 13 sovs from' the stake. Two miles. Lord Heathcote scr Houhere >. . 14sec Link . . . 5sec Red Mac . . . 16sec Wild Tree .. . 7sec Chieftiny . . 16sec Timoty . . . 9scc War Cloud . . 16seo Keko .... 12sec Bell-wind . . ISsec Sweet Child 14sec Vigorous . . ISsec The Next . . 14sec Bow Bells . . 20 sec STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in harness),^of 140 sovs; second horse 21 sovs, and third horse- 14 sovs from the stake. For unhoppled trotters only. One mile and a half. Clive .... ecr Stella Leigh . . ISsec Andante . . . Bushranger Ssec Moka.ii . . . ISsec 13seo To-night _ . . 18sec St Omer . . ISsec Silver Kin? . . ISsec Armamenter 16sec Blithe Maid . ISsec Valmore . . 163ec Lone Hand . . ISsec Salt Air ... 16sec May Flower . . 18aeo SELWYN HANDICAP (in harness), ■ of 135 sovs; second horse 19 sovs, and third horse 13 sovs from the stake. Two miles. Muricata . . scr War Cloud . . lOsec Bernie L. . . Ssec Lord Ashton 10s ec Celtic . . . 6sec Gee Whiz . . 12rec Proud Girl Ssec Pearl Child . . 12sec Apple Pio . . lOsec Persuader . . 12sec Chieftiny . . lOsec Nancy Mariey . 15sec Azi'e . . '. lOsec Lucky Chance . '15sec Onawa , . . lOsec Miss Lyons . . 15sec SPEEDWAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 135 sovs; second he rso 19 sovs. and third ' horse 13 sovs from the stake. One mile. Prince'. Alert . . scr Bsl'ds . . . ■ 4sec Lady Clare . . lsec Kins? Lynn 5sec Hue Elect . . 2ssc Ruby S. . . . 6sec Star Child . . Ssec Blackchild Boy 5soc ; Boyal Ribbon . 4sec Little Arthur . 6aec Franzie ... 4seo Miss Burlington 6rec Scottish Mao . 4sec Ariel . . . . 6sec Royal Vesta • 4sec ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in nadd'e), < >f 135 sovs; second horse 19 sovs, and third horse 13 sovs from the stake. One mile. Walnut . . . 2sec Franciia . . 7sec Barmaguie . . 3sec Radiant Morn . 7sec Prince Rufua . Ssec Dominion , . 8sec Monica . . . 4sec Bermaiine , . 8sec Robert Emmett 6sec Tuatnra . . . Ssec Elmwood . . 6sec Kvapdale . . Ssec Harold Minto . 6sec Franzetta . . 9sec Beouest . . . 7sec Uniform . . 9sec Meda .... 7sec Clings Child . 9sec Pinewcod . . 7seo Grey Echo . . 9sec Rosemary . . 7seo Wallace M. 9sec Early Dawn . . 7sec