RACING AND TROTTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16496, 5 August 1921, Page 3

RACING AND TROTTING.

(By

"ARGUS.”)

FIXTURES. August i. ]P, 12—Metropolitan Trotting Club Aoaguat 9, 11. 13—. Canterbury Jockey Club. Augurt 24—Dannevirke Hunt, Club. NOMINATIONS. August s—Avondale Jockey Club. August s—Dannevirke Hunt Club. HANDICAPS. August 16—Dannevirke Hunt Club. acceptance:. August 19—Da-nnevirkc Hunt Club. The new Rules of Racing, bearing on the question of - apprentice allowances and penalties, will not apply at the Grand National meeting next week, in view of the fact that- all entries were received before the new rules came into rorco on August 1. x The trial grass track at Riccarton will be open for fast work to-morrow. The steeplechase fences at Riccarton have been receiving attention lately, and they are now ready for next week's racing. Sturdee, Penury Rose and Malalimi are among the latest North Island arrivals at Riccarton. Strategy will not be a competitor at the Grand National meeting next week. The North Canterbury and Oxford Jockey Club is to consider a proposal for altering the name to Rangicra Racing Club. The present name is very cumbersome, and the change would bo appreciated by many people. The Campfire gelding The Digger, who was recently purchased in the North Island by S. Trilford tor his pation, Mr G. Fulton, has arrived at Ricearton. He lias some use fill form on the flat to his credit, and later on he will be schooled, with a view to racing over hurdles in the. spring. <®* *r Counter Attack will be raced in flat events next- week, but at the close of the Grand National meeting he may he given a course of .lumping to lit him for hurdle racing at tlic spring meetings. G. Reed has arrived from tlic south with Silver Shoe, Shanghai, Relville Wood and Malice, to fulfil engagements at the Metropolitan I rotting Club’s meeting. Though ho failed a couple of times at Treutham, when fancied by his owner and trainer, Sir Fanciful is expected to do a lot better at# Riccarton. where the going should be more to hi- liking. The Rokeby gelding has been accepted for in the National Hurdles, but the distance of this race may prove too far for him. • • It is reported that the North Island jockey. Roy Reed, has been offered the riding for a prominent Victorian owner at. the Australian Jocke\ Club's, meeting iri October, prodded he can get away from the Dominion. Th« Trcntham trainer, H. Telford, has returned home after a holiday in Australia. Ho was accompanied by the Victorian light-weight, jockey, Claude Stephens, who will ride, for Telford’s stable. Stephens, who ran go to scale at Tat, was the most successful jockey in Tasmania last season. The success of Mountain God in the Victoria Grand National Steeplechase was worth £IOOO to Stan Reid, the New Zealand rider of the horse. Prior to the breaking-up of the Racing Commission the members presented the secictary, Mr P. ,7. Kelleher, with .a valuable piece of plate for his wife as a token of appreciation of the way he had fulfilled his arduous duties. In future, judges at race meeliijgs will be expected to supervise the draw for places at the harrier. It is thought that by this means the officials concerned "All he hotter able to memorise the colours of the different riders. At the annual meeting of members, of the Wanganui Jockey Club, Mr K. A. Campbell was unanimously re-elect-ed president. Speaking in reminiscent vein. Mr J. Higgle said that forty-nine years ago he rode in a race which was won by a horse called Cossack, owned by Air Campbell. Ttic president said that lie saw the first race meeting iu AY nngnmit, and with few exceptions * very race meeting since. For overforty years he had been closely associated with racing in Wanganui. Although Dainty Step has been allowed to drop out of the AY inter Cup, she v, ill probably fulfil engagements on the second and third days of the Grand National meeting. Crosswords, DHibblc. Dainty Step, Sir Fanciful, Duke, Fisher, Callaghan and Gay Roy. who claim engagements at Riccarton next week, arrived from the north this morning. 1 he following learn will represent the South Island jockeys in the match against the North Island riders:— Hull-back, »J. Campbell; three-quarters, O. Rood, A. M’Donald and M. Were; five-eighths, S. Gibb and A. Ruthven; halt, R. C. Reed: forwards. J. Al'Cbesney, W. Were, AV. Scobie, J. Daly. H. Marshall, A. Horne, R. Al'Seveney and AY . Emerson ; emergencies, R. Choafc and L. Smith. If the Minister of Internal Affairs persists in his intention of not issuing permits io the Avondale and Napier Park Clubs, whose meetings are held before Parliament will gel a chance to review the work of the Racing Commission, the clubs might still lie able to keep faith with owners and the public h.v holding non-tutalisator meetings, says a northern writer, though of course it cannot be ha-ped that such gatherings would result in anything but a loss. Still it would be a good idea to carry on, and then if the dubs concerned win their case in the highest tribunal they con get dates later in the season. A 1 ii-s Patty, who won the opening event at the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting last August, is engaged to-morrow among the better class trotters. The field for the Stewards’ Handicap at Addington to-morrow, will include Theseus, who won. the same race last year, also Marietta, *wbo filled second place.

A year ago. at. the Metropolitan Trotting Club's. meeting, Sherwood. W’hibperi‘ng \Villie :md Emilius filled the places in the August Hauldiban, and all three are in the same race again toman‘ow, when the field may 3.156 include Genera] Link‘ Agathos and Capriccic. who were unplaced last year. W 9 #6 V The International Handicap. the 2min l-lsoc mile ran-v. run at Addingtou a. year ago. was Won by Author Dillon, with Albert Cling: second. They are hath engaged again to-xuon‘ow’. when Author Dillon will meet- tllo Oamaru horse on a. second bet-fer terms.

The report to be presented at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association on Wednesday states that the receipts irom all sources were £3057 18s od. and the expenditure £3052 6s Bd. The reveuue shows an increase in all departments. the toes tor licenses producing ' nearly £IOO more than in the previous season. The number of licenses issued has grown steadily, the figures for the past four seasons being:—l9l7-18. 1677; 1918-19. 1748; 1919-20, 2347; 1920-21, 2617. The association has accumulated funds amounting to £1335 9s Id, including £1127, the present value of Government war bonds held. "During the year claims amounting to £2BO 13s were paid out of the Provident Fund, which at present amounts to nearly £SOOO. TROTTING AT ADDINGTON. OPENING OF NEW SEASON. TO-MORROW'S PROSPECTS. The new racing season, as usual, will commence with the August meeting of the. Metropolitan Trotting Club, which will bold its first day’s racing to-mor-row. There are so many horses now in commission in Canterbury that the club is quite capable of holding a most successful day’s racing without any assistance from visiting horses. For the coming meeting, however, there are a good many more visiting horses than usually patronise Addington at this time of the year. 1 Lie good stakes provided by the club lias caused a number of the better class performers to be trained here, although bred and owned in other parts of the Dominion, iu addition to these there are several visitors for this coming meeting, some from the south and others from the Auckland province. The presence of the visitors is certain to lend added interest to the mooting. The mild winter so far experienced has enabled trainers to work their horses regularly throughout the winter, so that most of then; will be in better condition than is usually found during August.

The recent rains have somewhat spoilt the track for fast racing, but if the weatl#r continues fine,, and there are no frosts it should be in very fair order. In nearly alt the races there are exceptionally large fields, and in the slower classes it seems certain that improved time will have- to be accomplished by the winners. The proceedings will open with the mile and five furlongs event , in saddle, for trotter-, for which there is an acceptance of twenty-five. The chances of Dim light must be of the best, as lie is within lsec of the limit and is a useful, trotter. .Meritorious, on the end of the handicap, looks well for some of the money. Merry Bingen, who does not stay too well, should also be prominent. If Dclrillc Wood could trot as well in saddle as in the sulky lie would bo very hard to heat. There are twenty-e igh t in. the mile saddle event, and Embracer is being sorted out as the most likely to provide the winner. There is ouly a osec limit arid some fast horses are engaged. Hubert Dillon can go a fast mile, and he is very well just now. Tiranna can muster up some speed, anti being a tjiiick beginner is entitled to respect. Tbe Ashburton representative, Nell Hoi.iti r, has been supported for similar races, although not jii such a tight class. There i- a field of thirteen iri the chief two mile event of the day--the August Handicap. Tin mediately the handicaps appeared Omnrnngi (the Auckland representative) and Capriccio wore looked upon to possess the best chances. Willie Lincoln is working veil and he is such a rare good racehorse that he must race well. General I.ink’s showing on. the last lew occasions lie has started has not been good enough to make him fancied for this event, and the scratch horses should beat him. Sherwood docs not look quite ready for a solid two miles, but he may race better later in the meeting. Jack A rrali has arrived from the south and looks very fit. He races well at Addington. Alt-hough A gat bos looks very fit and has been working well in training, I do n<ft fancy him on this course. Vice-Admiral has never looked belter. and he is pacing in rare form in his work. Whispering Willie is another horse who looks v eil, but the front division will probably set. such a last gait in the first mile that the little trotter will be hopelessly out of it. iKmilius did not race well on ihe last few occasions he started, and he was a great disappointment when raced at A uekla nd. Silver Nut does not look quite at his bc't, but lie is an improving pacer, who is entitled to respect. li Portlier is on bis best behaviour be should be tbe hardest horse in tbe race to beat. Partner has been working in saddle and lias raced, generously. He is only a young pacer, who should improve with age. Provided he tries his best after a good beginning, be should be successful. Capriccio, although labouring under unsound ness, is a rare good stayer. She is reported to be very fit and pacing in her best form. Tbe Auckland representative, Oruarangi, has been soiled out as the best in the race. He is a consistent, honest pacer, who lias some smart performances l<* his credit on Auckland tracks. Colenut has not been working consistently iu his training, and he should show up better after a few bard races over twr> to iles. There arc a lot of promising pacers in the Trial Handicap, and this event should provide an interesting contest. The North Island owned Peace has not shown up well in training since arriving here, hut may race better. Carnmie seems to be on the improve and should race prominently. Amongst the back division Thixendale has recent winning form to recommend him.

! There is a big field in the two mile J harness va.ee for trotters, j Koraki is visually seen to better adj rant ago in saddle, but he is in raro form and is trotting well in his work. .Miss Patty looks well, and she should he hard to beat. The best has not yet been seen of the Australian Navarre, and he * will probably start favourite. The Ormam representative. Effie Bingen is a mare of moods. Should she he on her best behaviour she should show up well. King Capitalist is a good trotter, who laces well on the track. The mile and five furlongs event, in saddle, lias a large field, but judged by previous races a good number will find the distance too far. There are few saddle horses who can get even, a mile and a half at top speed. Outstep seems to be improving and is entitled to respect in such a race. Lackiewood has plenty of speed, it being just a question of stamina with Mr Farrell’s horse. Lady Wildwood, despite her previous poor showing, is a good pacer and sho may have improved a good deal since slie was raced. , Vera. K. has only to he in her best form to have the race at her mercy, but she. has not raced well of late. The Ashburton representative, Nesweourt, is nue of the improving sort. Prince Burlington should beat all the hack markers. The Selwyn Handicap, in harness, of two miles, is certain to be a last face, as a number in it are likely to improve on their handicapped time, provided the conditions are satisfactory. WiLd Briar looks welt and he is one of the most promising of young pacers. Nellie Scott is certain to be solidly supported. Peter Mac has only to go off right to be troublesome. There should be a great race in the j mile harness event. , J Handicapped at 2min Ssec for the j distance, Author Dillon is not at all j badly treated. He should be capable of a speedy mile, even if he is not ready lor a two mile .journey. Trix Pointer looks well on her handicap. Chid only requires to be right at his best to possess a fine chance, but judged on bis recent racing he is not. improving. Albert Cling, although not long in work, can go a mile at. a sound speed. Provided all begin well it should be a stirring contest. The first race each day will he started at cloven o’clock, which will enable the club to get through the programme in a good light. The following is the first clay’s programme : INTRODUOTORY HANDICAP 'in saddle), Of 300 50 vs; second borse 60 sovg and third bor?e -iO eova -from the stake. Unhoppled trotters) class 4.3. One mile and five iurGay "Wilkes . 2sec NirubleCoot . lOsec Marvin Junior . isec Dubose - 10a®c Mushroom . osec Heal Lady ■ lOsec Wild Tree . 3sec Randolph _ . Usee Arran Lad . 6sec Delville 'Wood . Usee Palard . 7 Sec Hindi gilt . llscc Platinum . Bsec Electioneer Bundaberg . Spec Clliild llsec Merry Bingen . Bsec Mangoutu . 12sec Eley . 9sec T’cter tbo First 12see Bushranger . 9se»e Chester Child . 12peo Albertoria . 10#ec Meritorious - 12eco Arcadian - lOsec Belleua - J2seo ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in ’harness'!. Of 300 sova : second horse 60 pov? and third horse 40 FO vb from the stake. Claes 2.18. One mile. Xavier ' »cr Embracer . 4 pec Captain Stanley Isec Breadalbane - 4sec Birdwood - Isec Ben Dillon - 4sec Ariadne . 2sec Early Pointer . 4?ec Gold Queen . ••sec Nell Pointer . 4sec Doreen Dillon 3sec Glen Mavis . 4sec Bell Fashion . 3sec Robert Dillon . 4eec Admiral Hal 3eec Tracey Boy . 3sec Matty's Boy . 3sec Tiranna - nsec Silver Shoo . 3sec Wand'ring Willie nsec Bush Boy . 3sec Lonebird . osec Soprano . 3 sec Watchman . csec Henry Tracey • . 3scc Thea . nsec Wonderland . 4sec Imperial Fan . sscc AUGUST HANDICAP (in harness). Of 1000 sovs: second horse 200 sovs, thrrl horse 125 sovs and fourth horse. 75 sovs from the stake. Class 4.3>5. Two miles. Willie Lincoln . sor Emilias . ssec : General Link . 2?« - Silver Nut . Ssec Sherwood . 3sec Partner . 6nec Jack Arrah . 4sec C&nriccio . 6«eo A"sthes . isec Orurang] . B*oc i Vice Admiral . 4 see Colenut . 7sec Whiap’riug Willie 4sec Gold stream ineligible. TRIAL HANDICAP (n harness). o; ion sovs: second horse 150 sovs and t.hrd horse oO sovs from the stake. Class 3.54. One mile and five furlpng*. Nelson Derby . scr Camrnie . Msec Doraldiua. - 1 see Day Drift . ox*c Thixendaie . 2scc- Princess Zoe . osec Gladeye . 3sec Eliawood . osec Bush Child . Isec Oratorio . 6sec Hiram. Galindo. 4?ce Young Dillon . 6sec Albert Wallace . 4eec F.ulius . 6sec New Court . 'see Rainbow . 6sec Malice . 4foo Loh’a. Denver . Gsec Elite . . 5 sec Melisandc . 6sec Hu tana . . ssoc Peace . 6»ec GladioTa • osec STEW A R OS’ 3-1 A N DIC A P Of 500 sovs- second horsc^ 32s sovs and third horse 75 sovs from- the stake. Unhopplcd trotters. Class 4.48. Two miles. l-lomeleigh Dick Gsec Marvin Junior. Ibsec Marietta . . lOsec Overrate . . Itisec Theseus - . I Iscc Koraki . . 17seo King Capitalist llscc Pieter Effie Bingen . U-' ec Harold Child . 3 3sec Our Goldie FiTsec Navarre . • 13ser Truganlni . 17sec Olive L. . • 14scc Sol , . 17sec Mies Fatty . lOsec QUEEN MARY HANDICAP (in saddle). Of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs and third horse 40 sovs from the stake. Class 3.56. On© mile and five furlongs. Shanghai . scr Childwood . 6sec Matty’s Boy . 2sec Billy I'Jillou . (isec Lewis M’Kinney 2seo Lear Dillon . 6scc Prince Vera K. . 6?ec Burlington 2sec Lackiewood . 6sec Jewelwood . 3sec Lady Wildwood Ssec Dillon Eddy . 3sec Sir- Gavin . Seoc Oaknut . 3sec Outstep . Ssec Jimmy Richmond 3sec Grey Peter . Ssec Hiram Galindo 4sec Walter .Raleigh Ssec Sea Nymph . 4sec Hubert . Ssec Newcourt . 4 sec Brownwood . Ssec Malice • ‘ <seo Grand Denver . Bseo F.llawoorl - sseo Cardinal and Ramaroa . 6sec Blue Ssec SE LW Y N HA X DTC A P un harness). Of 500 sovs; second horse 125 3ovs and third horse 75$sov- from the stake. Ciass 4.41. Two miles. Marie Tempest . scr Greta . ssno Sympathy . Isec Ben Lomond . osec Paul Dufault . Dec Wild Briar . osao Tats.- Dillon . 2sec Mako Make . ssec Trvar . 2sec Saints Bel! . Ssec Royal Stop . 2sec Peter Mac 6r.ee Nellie Seolfc - 3seo Bob Patch . 6sec Locanda Dilion 3sec Coil . 6rac Henry Tracey . ssec PegasU3 . 6seo INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP Of 503 sovs; second horse 125 sovs and third horse 75 sovs from the stake. Class 2.14. One mile. Author Dillon . scr Capriccio . ssco Cello Sydney Chid - SHec Wilkes Ssec Dillonwood . sseo Albert Cling . Ssec AstuVio . ssec Gleaming . 4sec Moneymaker . fisec Trix Pointer . -Geo Legacy . 6soo Coldstream. . 4nec Auguste Dillon 6sec Xavier , 3sec Trooper Dillon 6aofl