RACING AND TROTTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16749, 2 June 1922, Page 2

RACING AND TROTTING.

<By ARGUS'!. FIXTURES. .Tune 3—Canterbury Park Trotting Club. .taue 3 —Durediu Jockey Club. June S— South Wairar&pa- Trottinff Club. Ju»s 3, o—Ofcaki llaori Racing Club. Jrrte A. 5. 7—Auckland Racfugr Club. Juno IQ~ Ashburton Trottim? Club. Juu© 16. 17— Napier Park Racing Club. Juno {?], Sh»— Hawke * Bay Jockey Club. Ju;>e 34—Hawke’s Bay Hunt. In view of the exceptionally large fields t.tiat are iu pro&pect tor next week s meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club, the committee has decided to widen the course nt the mile and. a half starting post by shifting the outside fence back about a chain. This should be of great assistance in providing room for the competitors at the stort. *#* Florrie Audubon fell soon alter the start of the Advance Handicap at Canterbury Park yesterday, without injury to herself w her driver. Peter Jackson was on the ground, ?n readiness to take port fir the Elevation Handicap at Canterbury' Park yesterday. He was taken suddenly ill, however. and, as the club's veterinary surgeon certified that he was unfit to start, permission was given to withdraw him, rhe money invested on him being refunded in full. *«* At Canterbury Park yesterday, aaot Mount collided with another competitor &oon after the start of the Telegraph. Her driver, A. G. "Wilson, was thrown from the sulky, but escaped with nothing more serious than some bruises. Randolph scored an overdue win in the Progressive Handicap at Canterbury Park yesterday. It was the first time he had captured a stake, though he had been three times in second place. He was well handled by A. Pringle, who still ranks with the best riders in the Dominion On unlioppled trotters., The Australian r>aoer. Pedro Pronto, scored a well earned win in the Advance Handicap at Canterbury Park yesterday. os ho had raced a trifle unlucicilv in earlier efforts on local tracks. At the J&aster meeting at Addington he just failed to see out a mile and five furlongs, while at New Brighton last month he was narrowly beaten in a race over- a mile and a half. Ho j showed improved form yesterday, when j he finished very resolutely, and he ioqks like developing into an even better performer next season. Mr It. S. Henry, who ©awe here front Melbourne some time ago with the trotters, The Plumber and Johnnie Bells, is returning to Australia next week, and his two horses will be offered lor sale on Saturdav morning. *.* •T. Ware, who has been training in Hawke’s Bay for a number of years, passed through Christchurch yesterday m his wav to Wiugatui, where h© intends taking up his residence. He has with him the Mystification gelding. Mystic©. Captain Outtle, the winner of the Derby, started only once as a two-vear-old, and though only an overgrown, undeveloped youngster, he ran a good race, finishing second to Collaborator, a useful performer last season and a winner early this season. Captain Cuttle made his first three-yeor-old j iippoarance in April, when he won the Wood Ditton Stakes a,t Newmarket. The opposition was very moderate, however, nnd the performance threw’ little fresh' light on his prospects, which had always been regarded highly, after hi_s one effort last seasontain Cuttle is described as a, fine specimen. of a racehorse, of commanding due, yet showing exceptional quality, white he lias extraordinarily good action and great 3peed. It is probablo that such a handsome colt will develop into a lore© of outstanding merit. His owner. Lord Woolavington, better known as Sir James Buchanan, has j been racing for manv years, but he had never pr©viou-sly seen his colours f ferried into a place in the Derby. Tamar, who finished second in the j Derby, had a similar two-year-old record to Captain Cuttle, as he started only our-©, finishing third in the Criterion Stakes at Newmarket, won by Reecho. Ife made a very favourable impression and early this season it was thought he would develop into a hot favourite for the Derby. He had his first race this season in the Craven Stakes, in April, on the day after Captain Cuttle won the Wood Ditton Stakes, nnd he ran second to Collaborator. whose performance must be regarded as high-ola&t, as he was concoding 151 bto Tamar. Unfortunately, Collaborator was not nominated for the Derby, an omission which must now l>e regretted, in view of his excellent form. Tamar, though a quality looking colt, disappointed the critics when lie appeared this season, being medium sized, and light -of physique, leaving little in reserve for his-traaner to work on. Or a igan gow er, who filled third place in the Derby, probably started at an outride price. He won once and was placed twice last season in eight starts but he did his racing in moderate company. there being nothing in his form to suggest that he was up to Derbv standard. CANTERBURY PARK TROTS. FIRST DAY. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club vas favoured with a tine day for the opening day’s racing, but tiio weather aas overcast and cold. The attendanco aus a good deal below what was expected, but it was quite an off day, chiefly patronised by local enthusiasts, i here was some fine racing. The interest in nearly all tho ©vent® was well maintained all through, and the finishes were close. The track, as was to b© expected, was on the slow side, but despite this fact some of the races were run at considerably better time than was expected. Commendable punctuality was ob-> served, but at the same time the last race did not afford much chance of being witnessed in a good light. The general conduct of the meeting quite up to the -club s usual standard. and the altered conditions provided plenty of room for all competitors- .% The favourite easily accounted for ! lhe Amateur Handicap, as lie began I quickly and was in front practically the j whole way. lii- winner a useful sort by Brent 1

Ltcanda, and will probably win better races, as he is omy three years old, and the manner in winch he won made it appear that ho could have been a good deal further in front. He is owned in the Jlakaia district and was picked out in his preliminary work as likely j to race wellI Switc- Pointer looks-a. useful sort, but | is not so well developed as the winner. ! She is only a three-year-old. * j Wild Pointer \yas with the lender for ! a considerable part of the journey, but '• a quarter of a mile from, home she j tired very badly. She is a qualityj locking fillv by Wildwood Junior from j Bouista. | The race provided a much better conI test than is usually seen in amateur j events. , ! There was a useful field of trotters i ip. the Progressive Handicap, of two • miles, in saddle, and it was a fine race, ! with a capital finish. ; Over the last half-mile Randolph ) trotted very soundly and stayed better j than most of the others, which landed ] him a winner by a narrow margin. Tile winder, who is trained at Cam | terbury Park by R. ■ Franks, ha 3 j been an unlucky horse, as he accomplished good time in his first effort without winning. He has been several times in second place, but this was his first success. Tho veteran, A. Pringle, was seen to advantage in the saddle, as he rode with fine judgment. Dillon S. seems fated to get do nearer than second. He trotted a fine race all the way. but just when be looked all over a winner he had not enough in j reserve to beat Ranuolph. I Marble Hall is evidently better in | saddle than harness,, and he trotted ! roll throughoutRenown did not Idok at her best, but j she went a fair race. I St Quentin, the favourite, writli J. i M’Eeivnan in the saddle, would not. go | off right and lost All chance. Once ; he got going he trotted really well. I Remo day this good trotter will go | right all the way and then he will put up fast time over any distance. | Sherry was trotting well in front for n mile and a half, and then tired very 1 badly, fading right out. Bon Elect and "Dragoon Junior did not go off at the start. Stella Asblev did not trot as well as 1 expected to see her. Rose Peters went a poor race. All started for the chief two-milo harness event, and it was a capital contest, with a fine finish. .Emperor was well placed all the way a_nd in a hard fought out finish just beat Vice Admiral. Emperor has gradually come on during tho last few months. He was always a fast horse over short courses and could also put up a good two miles if the speed was not too solid. About two years ago he fell when racing at Addington and for a long time afterwards lie failed to show any form. He is now right at his best and he will probably win over short courses in the best class. Vico Admiral put up a fine go for his new owner. it was thought the track would suit the big geldiDg and such proved to be the case- It looked as though Clarke, his driver, kept too far back in the early stages, especially as the first mile was run at a slow pace. Indra went to the front early and looked all over a winner till near the winning post, when he fast faded out. 1 The track was to his liking, as he is none too sound. Tatsy Dillon did not pace so resolutely ns I expected, and like /Vice Admiral she should have been nearer tho leaders in the first mile. Onyx want a poor race. She was up with the leaders early and at the end of a mile was pacing very wide and covering a lot of extra 'ground. Agathos was not on his best behaviour and would not try. Paul Dufault was going well all through the race, until well into the straight, when he broke badly and finished last. Silver Shoe had no chance at any stage of race. Pitaroaf went off badly and lost his place. The little pacer finished v^ll. Totreta was the only scratching for the Maturity Handicap, the three-year-old event, and the Ashburton representative, Emmet, was made a solid favourite. It was a poor contest, with an uninteresting finish. It looked from the stand as though there was something wrong at the ‘Start, as Swift Pointer was a long way in front in the first oart of the race. Investigation showed that with the exception of Swift Pointer, the field was slow to begin and the favourite met with some slight interference. At the end of about five furlongs Pinevale went to the front and he won very easily, staying out the distance solidly. The winner is a useful sort by Wildwood Jr. from Daphne Dillon arid lias a good turn of speed. He is aleo a rare good stayer. Some time ago he was very fractious at the post but he is now a well-mannered youngster. Proud Dogan went a good race and might have got nearer the winner but for the breaking of some of his gear. Edith Chimes, who finished third, is not yet thoroughly seasoned but .she has plenty of speed. Swift Pointer stayed out the journey better than she did in the amateur event, although she is not possessed at present with too much stamina. Emmet, the favourite, met with some slight interference at the start, end he was a long way back in. the early stare*. Going out of the straight he was gathering his field when he broke badly and that Ret tied all the chance ho possessed. Tt looked as though ho would have won had he gone off right. Adelaide Thorpe did not leave the ■mark and toiled in the rear the whole wa?. Yen. was going well at the end of a mile hut that was the end of himHe has not been the success that- hi.-, j connections claimed for him. Eileen Dillon is. not class enough at j present for such a contest. X- m There was a very large field for the Advance Handicap, of a mile and ahalf, in harness. With the short limit it seemed almost, certain that several would, fail to get away right and this proved to he. the ease. The race provided a- fine contest and a good finish Pedro Pronto, the Australian pacer, who was beaten at Addington at Easter and again at New Brighton, paced in improved form and won m » convincing fashion. Pedro Pronto looks as though he is becoming seasoned to the New Zealand climate, and he finish ed so strongly as to suggest that two miles will not be beyond his powers. Peter Ring finished in rare style. The Petevcta griding has been improving in all hi- races' of late.

Bin" Boy paced a lino raco and is a much, improved horse. Avenue was favourite but he was one of those who got into ‘trouble at the start and took no part in the race. Bonny Logan wont a fine race all the way. She was only beaten a furlong from borne. Tt was a groat performance for a. two-year-old Olivo Hu-on went well for over a mile. Hum Bird paced a really good race. Teneriffe was backed but was never prominent. There was a very large field for the two mile harness race for trotters and it was full of interest throughout, ©tiding in a capital finish. Gay Wilkes was -on his best behaviour and ho trotted with groat determination all the Way. Tt seemed as though this moody trotter would race well, as in hi? preliminary he whs anxious to go at any speed. In the !mce ho showed what a. raj-© good, trotter he is when in the mood, as F. Holmes, .711 nr., took him where he liked I and finally won comfortably. It was J his first win of the seas on. though ho I had previously be#n four times second ( and three times third. His winnings j for the -season, are £620. Morvolo plugged along and looked a I winner half a mile from home but at this point she broke and fell baols. Over the last furlong she cam© very fast and got second place. First Fashion went a good pace, as in the early stages the Australian was a long way ba_k and he must have covered the hist mile at a good speed Like the other Australian horses, First Fashion looks to b© improving. The PI imber was. mad© favourite and at one stage he appeared to be a. potential winner, as he was trotting solidly in a- rjood position. Over the lost halfmils be did not exhibit the dash that was expected after his New Brighton success, but the speed in this event was faster. The other Australian, Rost rev or, does not s-eera to be a good one, as he was never dangerous. Nigh born galloped for a couple of furlongs before settling to his work. Buudaberg trotted a fin© race and went for nearly a mile with the leaders, only failing in. toe last furlong. bally Dillon went a good race until a quarter of a mile from home. In view* of his racing at the last meeting at Forbury Park, Alto Chimes was made a hot favourite for the mile harness event, and he won just as easily as he was expected. Star Queen was on her best behaviour and she was unlucky to meet Alto CJaimes when she was in tli© humour to race at her bestLocapda Dillon proved that he has lest sione of his speed, as b© covered the distance in 2mm 13 2-oseo, on a track that could not he called fast. The Auckland-trained Pit area raced well enough to show that he was not far from his best form. Rorko’s Drift went nearly up to his best form, but with so many improving horses now racing, his prospects nre not good, unless he can show better than his handicapped time. Don "Wild, from the back mark, was never dangerous. ' *** The mile saddle event sow the pony Hickory wood score a sensational win and pay a very big dividend. The small son. of Willowwood is a rare good miler and got away well, establishing a. Jong lead, which it pas found impossible to reduce at the end. Nelli© Scott got second, and whilst ehc got a good run on the rails she set out to accomplish an almost impossible task over the last hundred yards, after allowing the leader to get so far away. The Oama.ru more, who has been most unlucky pine© leaving Goro, was only jlist beaten at the end, after putting up fast time. William the First, whfo had started iu the previous race, ptit up a good performance and so did Lord Minto, from the back mark. Joyful cannot stay out a fast mile, but he finished up well in fourth place. Downcast looked like having a chance when half the- distance was covered, but he did not rare on. Glenhov. the favourite, was never seen in the race, as he made a bad : beginning. DUNEDIN RAGES. SECOND DAY. (Special to the “Star.”) DUNEDIN, June 2. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter meeting was continued jn lino buq somewhat cold and wintry weather. The track was on the holding side, but it provided better going than on the first day. There was a fair attendance for an off day. The totalizator investments dropped considerably, but the corresponding day of last year fell on the holiday date of the fixture and in consequence the figures supply no lino of comparison. The card supplied some interesting sport, but the victory of favourites proved to bo a rare occurrence. Bonetter finished strongly in the Provincial Handicap and just got up in time to beat Redstone. The Otago Hurdle Handicap was a disappointing race, as nothing proved capable of seriously challenging General Retain, who flev his fences in fine style. Listening Post ran better than was generally expected and won from end to end, but a bad start spoilt the chances of soma who might have otherwise seriously troubled the winner. No better fencer has over appeared at Wingatui than Glenisla. and his win in the principal crosscountry event was well received- The element of luck was not, however, absent from the success, as Master Hamilton acted under great- difficulties'over the last mile. His saddle shifted, and T. L. Reid put up a great performance in completing the course under the circumstances, when most riders would h; vc been quite satisfied to have pulled up Reid is a recent recruit to crosscountry riding and also over the small sticks, and he seems destined to win high distinction between the flags, as he displays excellent judgment for what might be termed a novice at the business. Air A. G. Wood was not so successful at the barrier as on the first day, and p snap start- in the Provincial Handicap was no doubt responsible for most of the riders being anything but anxious to commence frbna a flat foot start-. The unshipped riders were not seriously injured except It. C. Johnston, the rider of Noble- Rena in the Forbury Steeplechase. Tt was deemed advisable to convey him lo the hospital. Raconteur was sent out favourite for the Silverstream Handicap, but his supporters d’d not get r* run for thmr monev. He was twistin'* and turning -••hont at the barrier and was walking

the reverse way when the field left the mark. Either the starter did not set, Raconteur or else he adopted Nelson s example of a blind eye, as a method o*- punishing Emerson for not standing up to the barrier. From the word to no, Muzzle, Sanmm and Lomagundi were prominent and Jadu joined in as thev approached tlie far turn. Once in the straight Muzzle, Lomagundi and Samum fpught out a good finish and Muzzle,' outstaying the others, won by p. length, whilst Lomagundi boat Samum by a short- half length- The placed lot were well clear of Soldiers Fride, who finished fourth. The scratching pen was fairly busy in connection with the Provincial Handicap, Foo Chow. Corn Rigs and Silent King being struck out. The field was sent a tvay from a snap start, from which Twinkle and Silver Peak were first to show out. Twinkle was closely attended by Redstone and had Tin Soldier and Dutch Courage in close at- 4 tendance going along the back. Silver Peak had failed to hold her place and had dropped back last, in company with Bonetter. After passing the threefurlong post Redstone drew away and approached the distance looking all over a winner, hut Bonetter came with h well sustained run and got up in t’me to win by a fiend. Tin Soldier Was a moderate third. Silver Peak put up a disappointing display, as she looked well on paper, through her form with Dutch Courage on the first day. Twinkle was done with after going about a mile and Dutch Courage did not shape ■ up to the expectations of her supporters. Kilxnoon showed improving form and if he stands up to his work he should break the long series of losing efforts he has shown since ho was sold by Mr G. L. Stench General Retain wa-s elected a good favourite for tho Otago Hurdle Handicap. He outjumped and outclassed the opposition and won nicely, although he was .kept busy to wvdl by nearly three lengths from Falstatf, who finished half a dozen lengths clear of Rorke’s Drift. He did well to finish so close, as he is anything but rf proficient hurdler at present. Londonderry and Nautical both found the journey too far. TVhipcord was at the tail of the field, as usual, and never got within sight of the winner. Bellroek was pulled up after about half the journey and was bleeding as he came back to the birdcage. It was a poor display for such a good stake and practically a one horse race. Kilbovne was placed in the “ rogue’s pen ” at the start of the Wai-Rongoa Handicap and so was .Fabrinade, who had his chance completely spoilt by beiri£ placed with a horse who declined to face the barrier. They got away from a. bad start, in which Fabrinade and KilJi-oyjie were left and Franca iso also got badly away. Listening Post at oiJCG showed out arid won from end to end. Weldone appeared to get up and lieat Bella Lake for second place but tho judge’s verdict, was in favoud of tho latter. Tatau Tatau and Bella Lake w*ero following Listening Post at the home turn but th© latter wont wido and lost ground. Th© winner was apparently greatly improved by his race on th© first day, when he went out the rank outsider of tho field in tho Tradesmen’s Handicap. In the ingatui Steeplechase Carbini bumped his rider off at the first of teh double .\ Juan made the running over a- circuit, jumping well. Lawsuit dropped lii.s rider at the sod wall, which, ho stiruck heavily. Glcnisla closed on Juan after landing in the bac/v of the oourso and after an excellent display of fencing finally won by six lengths from Master Hamilton, who finished with his saddle over his loins. It was -a remarkable performance on the part of his rider to stick on and finish. Likelihood stood up to the last fence and but for the mishap lie would have gained a place. Master Hamilton would have probably won if his gear had not shifted. The riders were inclined to anticipate the start in the Janefield Handicap. in which two or tfiree breakaways occurred before they ;finally left the mark. Unio was first to show out from Sweet Water, whilst All British was last to move. Once in the straight Sweet Water came away and won well. The badly ridden All British apparently got on to the heels of another competitor, after passing the four furlongs pofitj and stumbled. He afterwards made up a lot of ground but the effort was too much. The success of Sweet Water was pleasing, as Mr W. Crossan’s chocolate and gold sleeves well deserved a winning turn. Salerno and L.iiio both faded out at the business end of the journey. Wicklow, Blazing Light, Sartoline, Fortune Hunter and Noble Rena, were soon missing from the For bury Steeplechase field. Hollow Log was well up when he fell at tho double in the back stretch. Tornea, Somerset, Tatton Hollow Log and Romance formed the leading division after landing back on the course, seven furlongs from horfie. Pawerewer© came away after crossing the water jump and won well from Romance, who did not jump well but made ur> ground in the run home. The final event was run in a bad light. Radial, Sartolite, Vic© Grand and Com Rigs were the first to show out. Radial and Sartolite led along the back from Corn Rigs and Some Kid. Oneo in the straight Some Kid came away and won well \ from Calibration, who finished fast and got up to beat Sartolite for second money. Palamon was next, followed hy Radial, who stopped after reaching the straight, finding the distance too far. i Corn Rigs also retired after being prominent in the early stages. Vibe Grand -stopped badly and finished last. AUCKLAND NOTES. (Special to the <£ Star.”) AUCKLAND, June I. Rain yesterday and overnight mad© the- tracks very heavy for the final gallons at Ellerslie this morning. The sand and the number one grass tracks were ’Available, but no fast times were made. Coalition and Scion did a round in 2min 0 4-ssec, Simonides and Voluble putting up a. similar porforma.nce. Bagdad did sound work, winding up with four furlongs in 52eec. Poailui and Mangafiiahoe galloped a mil© in company, the last seven furlongs in Imin 34sec, both, going well. Passm’ Through did strong pace work, finishing with a smart half-mile. Raceful and Marble Slab, together, ran seven furlongs ifi lmin 39 4-4»&eo. Ornalm afid Tatton Irark, in company, got through six furlongs in lmin 26 2-oeec. the former going well. Print-ernos and Te Kuri went evenly over B©ven furlongs in lmin 41 2-5 sec. Ngata and Tenterficld wore associated in a seven-furlong gallop, the former going better than his companion and finishing in lmin 39sec. Fisher and Glndful did a round to- *

getlier in 2min 7 4-ssec, the latter showing to most advantage. Glen Canny and Royal Present went well over six furlongs, th© last four taking .63 2 6sec*. Explorer galloped in great style over a. round in 2min Osec, boating No Bother, who started with him, eery easily. White Blaze was going easily in front of Stork at the end of seven furlongs, Sea. De’il, who is fancied in some quarters for the double, did strong work, running the last seven furlongs in lmin 42sec. Killard went well over a round with Walton in 2nnu Bsec, tho former galloping strongly. No Surrender and Koura went a round in company im2rnin ISsec. The lormer ricked a muscle and is now’ nn dor a cloud. Royal Abbey lias arrived from the Waikato, looking well. lie jumped four hurdles in dashing style, and then went i a round on the grass with Snake, the latter being of little use to him. Waiinai, Luperino. Shellshock, Totara Jack and Alangawai were sent a round over the big fences. Th© quartette jumped well till the second fence on tho hill, where Mangawai refused , hut subsequently got over. Waimni J»cd tho others to the double, where Totara Jackdislodged bis rider. Waimai finished well ahead of Luix}iino and Shellshock. Lochella. jumped the fences o.n tbo flat without a mistake. He dipped badly after landing over the brush fence near the mile p-ost, but went on all right and walked away sound. Among the recent arrivals Sea De’il looks particularly well. Ho galloped very freely for a veteran this morning. There is every indication that the course! will bo very heavy for the opening day. Jn the circumstances, useful lightly weighted horses should be well served by the conditions. Oniahu and Ngata are greatly fancied for the double, but strong fields will contest both events. Alteration lias been doing particularly well since his arrival, and is sure to be strongly supported.

Killard also is going well, and King Abbey made many friends by his display this morning.