RACING AND TROTTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16572, 3 November 1921, Page 3

RACING AND TROTTING.

ji> <By

ARGUS.

T Shaw arrived at Kicearton la*t tiighb from Wingotui with Staff Officer and the fao-year-old Rod Kria. C. Giesohu* has pot in an appearance from Wingatm, bringing Bponie Maid and Silent King G Reod i* a recent arrival from the south with Silver Shoe, Shanghai and IVivillo Wood, who ar» encaged at Addington next week. The three-year-old fiUy Tinihanga, is showing sign,®. of lameness. a.nd sho is tomporarilv on the easy Ust. It is thought tfiat. she ricked her shoulder while galloping on Tuesday morning. Purple .Spur ba> developed leg trouble, and it has been found neceatary to ease him up. F Voiftht will ride Bonnie Maid in the New Zeelopd Cup and Michaeln in the. Stewards’ Handies p. Afaioha has been causing his trainer eome anxiety during the het couple of <iaye. The trouble i« in * suspensory ligament, and T>. Wilson has cased him up rather than risk a breakdown. It 3*. i mattpr for regret that the Hallowmas gelding should have gone amiss. >Je was one of the best performer* in the Dominion last season, and had all £one well with him be looked like earning n lot tuore money during the present season. A feature of the special race meeting. held b.v the Canterbury Jockey < lab last year, during the visit of the Prince of Wales, was the fact that the Prince mounted on the starter’s > Land. with Mr A. G. Wood, and dispatched the field for the Marlborough Stakes. Some interesting snapshot photographs wore secured, and Mr Vood sent a copy of them to the T r*nee. ITo recently received the 10l Jewing acknowledgment from Mr Godt?y Thoma.s. private secretary : T r’.» desired by the Prince of Males to thank you for. the photographs token the special race meeting held bv iho Canterbury Jockey Club on May ?*•*. 1920. when his .Royal Highness > -i.rled tho Marlborough Stakes. The Prince was very pleased to receive this souvenir of tlie pleasant day he •pent at Kiccarton Those in a; position to judge arc lookin- forward to the Win ton Racing I'Tnh's meeting this month being more than usually successful. The race hooks were sold abfy.'t a week ago and wor*- purchased by Mr <. Dryden, of Invercargill, for £' HX>, which is y record price. Mr A T> M’lvor. who h«- been appo'ntcd starter of galloping <»renh- to m. -t of the clubs in Southland, will pltn despatch the trotting races yt the >.outhland Paring Club New Year meeting, owing to th«* ah' .mvo of Mr M . Norman in Ohristchuich. officiating nt the Canterbury Park l rotting (Tub Reports from Auckland credit Nightrmder with being very well, arid ho is expected to win a good stake before the '.''in on is much further advanced.

Nowiin at ion r for the Otahuhu Trotting: < Tuba meeting are due to-mor-ITnndu-apper TT. Coyl® Starter A. O. Wood. Totalisator Inspector .1. M’Kit.trir'k and n few jockeys who were desirous of being present at the Poverty J-b y meeting last week liad a most unenviable experience, and readied Gisborne only after being two days on the road, and when the first day’s races bad concluded. The partv were in fire ears, rind they are now firmly convinced tin*.t t.h«- idea *»f improving the arterial highv . \ s is an excellent one Five horses failed to survive the final payment for the New Zealand Gup, which was due last night. The defection of Admiral Codrington, Prince Martian. dock and The Speaker did not occasion any surprise, but the withdrawal oi Maioha was unexpected. It is probthat the -eventeen horses who remain m the Held will go to the post on Saturday. Some of them con have only poor prospects of success, but, on. the. other hand. it. js not easy to predict which horse will start favourite on the totalisator. The withdrawals from the Stewards’ Handicap last night were I unit. Prirtremps. Tinihanga, Backsheesh, Callaghan. Purple Spur and Askari. leaving a Held of twenty-two, including some high-class sprinters and a few of rather ordinary class. Last night’s defections have not seriously impaired the prospects of the. race, which bears a very open appearance. In new of iho brilliant form shown in the North Island by the Absurd filly, Epitaph, it is surprising to find that fifteen other youngsters are still eligible to <ompote in the Welcome Stakes on Saturday. A few of them may be allowed to drop out, hub it is probable that there will be a good field. Monday’s contest for the New Zealand Derby promises to be very interesting. Fourteen horses arc still eligible to compete. Cupidon is the only candidate with credentials over a. journey, hut the admirers of Tamatete, Grot-e-vpie. The Hawk, three North Island Guinea* winners, expect their fancies to race well, while Winning Hit, who has also proved himseli at a mile in the Dunedin Guineas, has come through .1 good preparation. Coniston appeared io Ik* going better than Cupidou at flic end of a gallop on Tuesday, and it is on the cards that he will race prominently. Altogether, the classic event looks very open at present. RICCARTON NOTES. Th ursday There, was a, large attendance of spectators at fticcarton in the early hours this morning to witness the final fast gallops prior to the opening of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting. The weather was fine, with a nc*r-we*ter to assist in the making of fart +inips over the last half mile. Practically all the work was done on the. outside of the course proper, which was ill good order. Promptly at five o'clock Delight appeared on the track and opened proceedings by covering a mile in 1.47 4-5. She was going on comfortably at the finish. \bsurdum occupied 1.18 3*5 over six fnrfongK. without being hurried and Radiant Light, under similar con-

di+ions, froi'Kh©d up seven furlongs easily in 1.86 4-6. Sasanof and Sun art. were associated over seven furlongs. They kept together all Hie way. finishing up their task in 1.29 2-6. There was little to show between them at the end of a very attractive performance. ■Scrimmage and Winning Hit covered a mile in 1.47. the former being a neck in; iron.t, while Miss Mimic oocopied 1.19 over sis furlongs. iflgofism a.od Con is ton were together at the cud of bit furlongs, which they •nu very easily in 1.19 3-5. Palestrina reeled off six furlongs alone in 1.33, moving very freely all the way. Pitprop c.ud Royal Mur were well matched while, running sis furlongs in 1.3 7 2-5. lted Hind and Whipping lk*y covered seven furlongs in 1.131, hushing together. Kilgour and Oleasanta wore associated over seven furlongs, which they left behind iu 1.30 1-5. a useful effort, in which ( leawntfl shaped ©specially well. Rational finished strongly in a five furlong sprint, down the straight. Runny Corner and Kilcull-en ran *ix furlongs in J .18, without being ridden out. Michaela pleased more than Solfanello in a six furlong spin, which occupied 1.16 2-5. Starland, Foo Chow and Penitent wove to have gone a mile and a quarter but they went off very slowly and they had gone a furlong before the pace became solid. Foo Choxv was then in front and he led the other pair to the straight, when be dropped back beaten. Penitent finished up in front of Starland in 2.14 for the full .tourney, the last nine furlongs being done in 3.57 4-5. Penitent's effort looked the best, as he won comfortably biit Starland was carrying a big weight and his performance was a good one. Foo Chow shaped very disappointingly. Pluto was going a little better than Cupid on at the end of seven furlongs, which they covered, iu 1.30 1-5. Royal Star and Almoner were com pauions over a mile, which they left boh irid lif 1.15 3-5. with Cave Rock 1 n bring them home from the half-mile post. Royal Star finished in front of Almoner, who went on at a strong pace for another half mile. Vespucci ran six furlongs alone in 3.3 8 2-5, going comfortably at the business end. The Hawk reeled off six furlongs in 3 .15 1-5. >Te finished resolutely and it was an attractive performance. Rudo ami Fulsome sprinted live furlong* in 1.1. a smart effort. They finished together, with Fulsome going particularly well. Clean Sweep, broke ;uvay in front- of St Fa sol and Orange Mart, whom ho boat very easily over five furlongs in 1.0 15. It. was the- fastest gallop ol the morning but Clean Swoop was only carrying a light weight. St EasM also shaped well as he had a big load on bis back. Vagabond and Isabel were aasocial over a mile and a quarter, which they covered in 2nnn 1 tsec, going at a sound pace all the way. Isabel ap * poured in bo boa ten a furlong from home, bui lie came on again, and was going a little hotter than, her cornpoll ion at the finish. Warlove covered a mile and a half bv herself, occupying 2min 3 4-ssoc over tlio full journey. Sbo went in leisurely fashion in the early stagCH, but finished up the last mile pretty well, after being headed b\ Penitent and Starland. Grotesque covered a mile in l min 37sec. without being unduly hurried over the last part. General Retain gave a hotter display than Grim -bike over Mom* hurdles. Manawapungo strode out l.t good style in a working gallop our a mile ami a. quarter. Humboldt and The Reaver sprinted half a mile in 50 2-ssec, finishing together. Warhue and Bluff were well clear of Conflict at the end of seven furlongs, which Ihe\ covered in Imin ,31 2-osoe. Silver Peak and Malaga ran nix furlongs in Imin Hi 1 -ssee. with Silver Peak going on strongly at the end. Dick gave a smart exhibition of jumping over two hurdles. Limelight reeled off ?iv furlongs in Imin 15soc. n very smart effort. Sunny Loch did a useful ' working gallop over six- furlongs. Tarnateh was restricted to threequarter pace work on the plough. He is very forward. Dianella and Balderdash hit out freely in a half-mile sprint down llic straight. . Epitaph ran down the straight, and Sir Otway did similar work. Rouen was given steady pacing on the plough. He bears a thoroughly seasoned appearance. Songbird beat Seaside over six fur longs in Imin IHscc. Kerry Star was a couple of lengths further back, with Rebuff, whose saddle slipped, easing up. Benefit. Hylans and Bell rock shaped well in a school oxer four hurdles. Taf.au Tata a and Te Kurt covered six furlongs nieelv i n imin 16 2-osee, Horntins and Mn Protegee taking Imin 17 2-osee. .Meteorite was a !i* * 1 better than Macduff at the end of six furlongs, rnu in Imin 16 2-sser. Amythas. after, trotting, was given Useful pace work on the plough. Ruddy Gold jumped two hurdles very safely. Boadicea occupied Imin 20sc<- over *ir tin-long*. Sent brie beating Kilkee over the same ground in Imin 3 8 2-sec. Wartime and Pickaniny were associated in a sprint down the straight. Marvelite jumped a round of the big country, going well. Kilrny sprinted down the straight, finishing in good style. A\ art one and Algidus occupied Imin 4 sec- over five furlongs, and Will Oakland beat Petunia, over the same ground in Itr.in 2 3-ssec. TROTTING CUP. PROSPECTS OF THE RACE After the final payment for the Xeiv Zealand Trotting Cup there are thirteen horses still iu the field. It seems just probable, however, that two or three of those who have survived till now may not go to the post, and if this bo so about ten will contest the big race This is almost on ideal field and with only six' seconds between all the horses the contest should be a most interesting one, as the field seems almost certain to bo bunched for the best part of the journey. Provided the conditions are favourable l expect to see a fast run race, as, whilst most of rhe. competitors cannot be expected to show much improvement on their handicapped time, there is certain to he a. great rush lor position in the early* stuges and those disappointed will have tu be ever pu the alert for an

> I opening, which can only he obtained by 1 lop speed being turned on. The r«fI j duced size of the Held should prove ■ 1 most beneficial to those in tJio race, • 1 and positions will be possible which i | would hare been very remote had the i i field been larger. The race is a very j trying one, by reason of tlio fact that there is little chance of “ a breather ” ; during its progress, and stamina as well as speed will play an important factor in -the ultimate result. Ever since the handicaps appeared, in fact before nomination, the ox-Aus-tralian pacer .Alan o’ War has been a i ; pronounced favourite, and us the time j dratw nearer he has hardened in j favoov. It is just a year ago since j Mini o’ War was brought here by Mr } \V. -J. Carter, and on the second day el the Cup meeting he started in the Victoria Handicap (two miles). Ho was. beaten by .lack Arrali and George Ab I>ilJou. but he paced so brilliantly that lie went the distaence in 4min 27 2-bsee. Before the end of the meeting lie was sold to Mr J. R. Corrigan at a big figure. and went into -J. ! Bryce s stable- For his new owner Man o’ War won the Auckland Cup ; and this season he won ihe National i Cup at Addington, whilst quite recent- ; ly ho was successful at the Breeders’ and Owners' benefit meeting. Man o' War is rare pacer, possessing speed and stamina, and in addition he is well mannered horse- In his first- race here he was noticed to bore very badly *ml this detect must hare been against; him showing his best. When lie was successful in August he paced in an improved manner, hut was kept we.II out from the rails all the journey At the benefit meeting, however, his old fault was noticeable, and he more than once nearly got into a* bad position Bryce, however, should by this time thoroughly understand him. and on recent form it is hard to see anything in the race that is likely to heat him The brillian On mam pacer, Albert Cling, had iiie chance of his life to j win the big race last year, but he : stood on the mark and was pulled up. j Since then he has shown that had he \ gone off right lie would have been very* handy at the finish. With one second Irom Alan o "War f cannot see him | beating the Australian bred horse- .For 1 one reason, Albert Cling is not a quick ! beginner. He will have lo fight lor u, ! position all the wav if he wishes to j keep with the leaders ami this will probably necessitate him going over a. good deal of eVra. ground, or if ho trails the field he will have to battle against the dust, provided the da.v is fine. Albert Cling is very well and his connections assert he is a. bettor pacer than he was last year. At the end of last month, in the chief event at Oamaru. ho paced a really fine race. The grass track was sodden and Albert fling, .starting from a hack mark, | paced so well that noth little over half I a mile to go he was within measure- ; able distance of the leaders, but as might be expected under the conditions he failed to stay on. T would like to see him begin as fast as Alan o' War ' and then a rare duel would he witnessed for the greater part, of the jourj ney between two great pacers. | The sensational pacer of last.season, i A\ illie Lincoln, has never looked better , than at present- (it the last- C'up lie started after a hurried preparation, and after being with the leader* for n mile and a quarter be faded ouf of the race. Subsequent racing showed j that, lie would have gone on a long way further had his trainer had him in hand ; some time earlier. -1. Clarke deserves i great credit for the manner in which he has kept Willio Lincoln going, as when that young trainer took possession it was thought the horse would not stand a preparation. I expect to see \A illie Lincoln pace one of liis .sound, honest races next. Tuesday. General Link was just beaten lastseason by Reta Peter, but he lias not : raced particularly well since. He ; looked bright and well when raced at the benefit, meeting, but lie did not ! pace impressively. I ri.x Pointer won the Cup two years , ago and in her preparation for this i year s race she has looked just as well i ;,s "hen she was -su-Qpessfii). The | American bred mare raced badly last ! season, hut she had upne a lot of rac- | * n £? and was probably feeling the j effects. She is carrying plenty of eon- ' dition now and seems an improved mare j ° ll her last, season’s showing, j Sherwood can Ik? relied upon to go j J really good race. He is one of the j solid, honest sort that always lias a : chance of securing some of the stake ; money. He and Trix Pointer have done their preparations together and j ,ri all the work outs have finished - about equal, although on n few occaI sions Sherwood has tailed off in the i early stages. Last year’s Cup winner. Rota Peter, | who is the only trotter in the field, looked at one time as though she ; would not go to the post, as she met with an injury and could not bo ivorkcd. Less than a month ago she was I far from her best, and when the raced i the benefit meeting she trotted very badly. Since that time she has come ■ on rory fast, and this week she was j responsible fur a brilliant work out at j Addingion. which showed she was on j the top of her form again. When I she won last year Beta Peter did nob* ; get too good a passage oyer the. last halt-mile, and her brillia lit finish was quite one of the features of the race. I am never favourable to trotters in } flic big race, but after Reta Peter’s ' effort last year she must again be 1 given a chance, in view of her return j to form. I Astnrio is a horse of moods. He is very well now and much more quiet I than formerly, hut he cannot he relied - upon to race honestly. Should he he |in the humour on the day he will I finish closer up in the race than many I anticipate. •John Dillon. Agathos and Rangitata j Lass cannot possess much chance. The I first-named is obviously unsound ; j .Agathos has lost form and is nnre-, , liable, in addition to the fact that he does not race well at Addington; whilst Rangitata Lass is a bad beginner and is hardly class enough for i such a race. i Gleaming has never looked' better. | H.e is a brilliant pacer who, however, is looked upon as a. non-stayer. alI though at- Addington fast f aster he came home over two miles better than anything in the race, winning easily. Gleaming is sure to be in s good position early, as he is so brilliant. and wdl mannered It is just a question I of his stamina. j A’ire Admiral, on the end of the j handicap, is thought by many 1o ; posses? a good chance. His showing at the benefit meeting impressed a lot of followers of the sport, but a dose observation of the facts drv-s not warrant Vice Adm iral receiving: such consideration. The track was heavy and the distance a mile and five furlongs. The track conditions suited Vice Adj niiral. who likes the sting out of the | ground, and he began so fast that he j lmd the track to himself all the way. j Alan <>’ War conceded him ssec, and | when it came Id racing over the last furlong Man o’ War clearly showed his

great superiority. Man o 1 "War is conceding Vico Admiral another second to the ( up, hut there arc three more furlongs to po aud this is iri favour of lhe Australian-bred pacer. Of the horses in this .year's field Kota Peter, General Link. Shernooch Trix Pointer. Willie Lincoln and Albert Cling started in last year’s Cup, and the first three finished first. second and fourth. Author Dillon being third. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CCUB SPUING MEETING. The following fiual payments and acceptances ne'-e received last night, for the Canterbury .Jockey Club's spring meeting - NEW ZEALAND CUP, of 2500 *ov«. Two Miles.

WELCOME STAKES, of 1.000 sors. Four xuriongs. Dr Gilmer's b f April Polly, by Absurd— Martian Princess Estate Douglas’s br f Viyeila, by Absurd Snooze Mr W. E. Taylor's b o Prosperity, by Boniform—Peace Mr A. B. Williams's rb f Epitaph, by Absurd—Eulogy Messrs Murphy and Griffiths's b f Waterlea. by Boniforro - Sunhird Mr C. E. Elgars b f 7>any (late Zenidn), by Absurd—Lets ; Mr G. Pulton s b f Wartime, by Martian Sami sen Mr G. D. Greenwood's blk o Farceur, by j Absurd -Our Lady. Mr Ci. T>. Greenwood’s b f Veil, by Absurd Mr W. <r Stead f h o Sir Otway, by --Pedometer Bir G. Clifford’s oh f Balderdash, b*r Absurd -Formless Mr V. Murdoch's b sr Red Kris, by Ronifor in- Margaret he Mr W. A. Ndcholls's br c Many Kittle, bv Winkie—Suugrlow Mr R. (Gillies's ch f Pickaninny, by Solferino- Canterbury Belle Mr i.. Pox s b f Heraldry, by Clarenceux— Lady Holy rood Mr G. Gerard's br f Dianella. by Bonifo^rn —Glen Helen

M.W ZEALAND DERBY, of 1500 bovk. One mile and a half. Mr W. G. Stead's hr f Radiant Light,, by Demosthenes—Sunlight Mr A. R. Williams's b c Grotesque, by Absurd - Bronze Mr A. R. Williams's br f Fulsome, by Absurd—Eulogy Mr K. S. Williams's b c Penitent, by Martian —Pineta Mr G. D. Grecmrowl ? b c Cnpidon, by A 1 art ian —Bebe Mr G. D. Greenwood's cb c Coniston. by Sunny Lake—Prank Mr R. L. .Toll's br g Danger Zone, by Martian —Crimson Rose Sir G. Cliflord’a b c Purple Spu£. by Antagonist,— 71 eatherbrae •Sir G. Clifford's cb c Winning Hit. by A utumnus—Winning Way Estate Douglas b g Tbe Hawk, by Martian -Sparrowbawk Estate Douglas blk f Taipairu. by Mountain T\ night Kara m a Afr <?-. Tialgety s b g Bluff, by Martian Lady Disdain Air W. Duncan's b g Tarnatete, by Absurd Tahua Mr W. Couser’s b c Songbird, by Kilbroney - Grey Linnet OAKS STAKES, of 750 povs. One mile and a half.

Mr ,1. R. Reid ’s br f Kilcullen, by Kilbrouey —Esther Mr W. G. Stead's br f Radiant Eight, by Demosthenes—Sunlight Mr George Gould's b f Palestrina, by Clauditb Mr H. JT. Fisher’s cb f Matala. by Sunny Hake —Marta Sir G. Clifford’s b f Red Hind, by Autummis—Kirriemuir Estate Douglas blk f Taipairii, by Mountain 'Knight - Karama Estate Douglas br f Tiuihanga, by Absurd - Form less Mr V. G. Hanlon's cb f Ronnie Lady, by Bon.iform Portland Hass Mr It. A. M'Kenr.ie's b f Cleaeaota. by All Black— West ell a Sir J. Carroll's b f Tatau Tatau, by Killironpv- Taringamnt-ti Mr G. Hume's br f Princess Pat. by All Black - Martian Princess SPRING HUJR D J .!■: 11A N DIC ATV of r,c»o so v a Two miles.

•t. b. Mr W. G. Stead's br ® Sssanof. br Marti&n —Ukraine, aged 9 7dr R. Heppnor> b p 'Rouen, by Bezouian—Lady Dadd, iyre < Mb pen. ) . 8 13 Mr W. R. KembaL'e b g Vagabond, br Murtwn—Gipov Girt. v~crl K Mr J. R, B.rr*tt> ch e Foo OV-v*. br Splfsrino —Teacup, ivrs .8 3 Mr G L btead *> br & Star land t Nassau—Stardancer. 5yrs 2 Mr R. A. M'Kenzie's b s: Sunart, bv "Lake—Latchei:. «rrj o Mr Cr. L. Rutherford's b g Itoral St-er. -> Mr T. A. Duncan's br m Tsabei, br Hallowmas—Cmcmel.a. 4vrs . 7 8 Mr C. C. Da7gety’g b m Warlove. hr Marxian—Stepdancer. .>yrs (inc. 51b Phti.> . 7 5 Mr A. G H ill’s h m Bonnie M aid. Boniform—Hap-oy Mtoid. 6rrs . 7 Mr O. ;). Greenwood'.* br m F.got-. 7 Mr K. S. Williams's b g Penitent, br Martian—Pineta, Syrs (inc. P«u.) 51b JTr <3. T>. Srwnoomr. rl, c P'uto br S u t>e 18 —Procrastinate. 3vr.« € 11 by Martian—Ukraine. 6yrs 10 Mr Fuller’s b m Esperance, br }J ti&n— Mary of Argyle, fiyrs Mr R A. M'Kenr.io'e h ? Kilponr. 9 hr Kilbroner—Angelins-, 5t re fi Mr f. P. Murpliv s ch er AliuPner bv B on J form— Cassock. Gyre . 6 9 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 3000 s furlougs. at lb *t lb Silver Gtnk . 0 3 Michael* . Holfanello . B X Rlaokroail . P.sliona 1 . . 8 13 Fulsome 13 The Hawk . 8 11 Hon Spec . 6 13 Vespucci . $ 10 Danger Z^r e ft Affect i .on fine, Pitnrop 0 TU> pun.) . 8 8 Tatan Tat.n 1 . o Mustard Pot. . 3 X Koval Alar, ft Rude ,84 Kifoullen tbeao Sweep . 8 3 Madam ch. Absnrdum . 8 o Iterating . Sunny Corner 7 13 7

st lb St lb Kyi a up .1111 Ore Or* 9 19 (Jenl. Pet a in . 10 J.3 Good start 9 Pick - 10 9 Mania bera 9 t Alana wapango 10 0 Staff Officer . 9 0 Sir Fanciful 10 1 Whipcord . 9 11 Ruddy Gold 9 0 LIN WOOD HANDICAP, of 350 sove. Se> furlongs. Taipairu . .87 Headlong 7 7 Valdamo .86 Bonnie N\ i n k ie 1 Martian Aliss 8 A Red Hind 7 c C lea 8 ant a . 8 4 Blush 7 (. St Basel . .8 3 Corsica Rose day . .83 Boadlcea 7 AV:irbu« .82 Shandy Mn. Protegee The Reaver . 7 12 Silent King . 7 10 Ctiiraese 7 0 APPRENTICES* HANDICAP, of 350 One mile. Humboldt . 8 30 Glentanuer 7 5 Seaside .7 13 'I res Bon 7 .7 Whipping Boy . 11 Conflict . 9 nefoufr . t p Rod Gown . 7 6 Kerry Star .76 Bonnie Lady . 0 RIC'CARTON WF.T.TFin sovs. One mile HANDICAP, of and a furlong. 5 60 Ronnie Heather 0 o Manama 3 Bon net ter . .96 (’astellan 8 1 Rose IN reath 9 t Scrimmage 12 Corn Rigs . 8 13 Taipairu 11 Palestrina . 8 13 Senibric AsUari .8 11 Hiero Songbird . .83 Ciangfl Alart . 7