Racing and Trotting

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18550, 25 August 1928, Page 9

Racing and Trotting

NOTES BY

“ ARGUS."

RACING NOTES.

Now that the Grand National meet log has been disposed of and all the visiting trainers have taken their horses home, the Riccarton tracks present a very quiet appearance. The horses who raced at the recent meeting are enjoying a brief respite from strenuous work, and in the meantime the track doings are of little interest. With the spring meetings due to open next month, however, the trainers will be sending their charges along in real earnest very soon, so that in another week or so the doings on the tracks will start to attract attention. Once the spring circuit opens, there will not be much rest until after the Riccarton November carnival is disposed of.

Count Cavour is going on well in his preparation for spring engagements. He has fined down a lot lately and he is gradually getting into good shape, while he is quite sound, having made a complete recovery from the effects of his fall at the Auckland meeting on New Year’s Day. Cotint Cavour is seven years old, but Solferino's progeny last well, so there is no reason why he should not race as well as ever this season. He is being prepared for the New Zealand Cup, but before the Riccarton carnival he may make a trip to Trentham, where he would have an opportunity for two good races. * * * •

Hurly Burly, who has been on the easy list for a few weeks, on account of an injury she received while competing in the Maiden Stakes, at the Christchurch Hunt meeting, is all right again and she has resumed training The three-year-old daughter of Panmure and Scrimmage has shown a fair amount of promise and she should pay her way in hack races later in the 6eason.

W. G. Hobbs has his team going on well at present. The imported horse Honeycomb will probably be given his first race of the new season at Ashburton, but Merivale will not be seen till a little* later, possibly at Geraldine. There are two two-year-olds in work and both doing well. Dutch Money (Paper Money—Dutch Clock) is a nippy galloper, who may be ready for a good performance in the M’Lean Stakes, but Sir Roland (Paladin— Bon aria) may require a bit of time before he is at his best.

Nincompoop is on the easy list at present. It is probable he will be turned out for a three months' spell. He did a lot of hard racing last season and a good rest should be of benefit.

H. Ellis is devoting a lot of attention to the three-year-old filly Silverarc, by Marble Arch from Link Up, and she looks in nice order for spring racing. She may be racing at Ashburton or Geraldine next month.

. F. Christmas is keeping his team busy and all the members are well forward. Zuexis and the three-year-old Red Heckle may be racing at Ashburton and later at Wingatui. Martarma is doing well. He may be nominated for the Dunedin meeting, but the trip will depend on the weather, as his trainer does not fancy the idea of racing him at Wingatui on a heavy track.

Tarleton has been enjoying a rest since the eve of the Grand National meeting, when he developed lameness. The trouble is in one of his joints, but though it has not disappeared, it is not expected to prove serious. It will be a pity if the big Nassau gelding goes wrong now, as he was galloping well before, the recent meeting and a lot of interest was aroused as to how he would race after being tubed. * * * *

Rotor, who raced well but unluckily at the Grand National meeting, is at present enjoying a short spell, but E Scoullar will soon have him moving along again, with a view to being at his best in November. Rotor shapes like doing well in good company this season.

The three-year-old filly Louise, by Tractor from Moulin Rouge, has rejoined E. Scoullar’s team. She has had a long spell, following on three unsuccessful appearances last spring. J W. Jennings is now training the Kilboy mare All Gold, who has been off the scene for more than a year, while he has also taken in hand the three-year-old filly Miss Marx, by Solferino from Rosevear, a speedy mars by Gazeley.

* * • * J. B. Pearson has made a start with tho three-year-old filly Caterpillar, by Paper Money from Tortrix, for Mr P. DcJargy. He is also working an Arrowsmith—Red Shield two-year-old filly, who is small but shows speed.

Haze is a surprise nomination for the New Zealand Cup. He has not had a race since April, 1027.

The nominations for the New Zealand Cup number forty-nine, compared with sixty last year. As usual, they are drawn from a wide area, twentyeight being from North Island and twenty-one from South Island stables. They are a mixed lot, with a very long tail. Last year’s winner, Rapier, is in the list again, also Star Stranger and Footfall, who filled the places, and Count Cavour, Battlement, Pink Note, Lady Desmond, Bennanee and Vaward, who comprised the unplaced division. There are some notable absentees Limerick was not expected. Quite apart from the possibility that he will be in Australia at that time, it is unlikely that he will be nominated again for handicap events. It is different with his stable mates, Arikiwai and Roscrea. The failure to nominate this pair probably means that F. D. Jones expects to take his team on to Melbourne after the big meeting in Sydney. Hynanna is another horse whose absence is accounted for by engagements in Melbourne. He is there already and is one of the favourites for the Caulfield Cup, with the Melbourne Cup as a probability

later. Te Monanui was in the field last year, but apparently his owner does not regard him as a two-miler, though he is a good horse up to a mile and a half. Martarma is a notable absentee from Riccarton. He is training on all right, but evidently he is not to be subjected to a two-mile preparatiQn. The absence of Mask is easily understood, as his owner finds plenty of opportunities to race his horses in the North Island, and does not patronise Riccai ton. There will be some surprise over the absence of Celerity 11., as reports from Southland suggested that this much-improved English-bred mare was a probability for the race. While the presence of some of these horses would strengthen the field, there is plenty of good material, including Star Stranger. Bea con Light. Bisox. Oratrix, Black Mint, and Desert Glow from the north, with Rapier, Count Cavour, Footfall, Set, Sail, Pink Note. Rotor and Battle Colours from South Island stables to arouse plenty of interest, apart from many others who may develop sufficiently during the next two months to enter seriously into Cup discussions.

As usual, there is a poor entry of three-year-olds for the New Zealand Cup, only four horses of that age being pngaged. Prodice was a good winner in Auckland last season. Of the other three, Sarnia has a maiden race to her credit, Clarendon has done a lot of racing without earning any money, and Colonel Crawford has not started in a race yet. * * * * The Riccarton-trained horses who figure among the nominations for the New Zealand Cup are Rapier, Count Cavour, Footfall, Hoylake, Battle Colours, Haze, Philippic, Beau Geste, Front Rank, Rotor, Countersign and Sarnia. m * * * TROTTING NOTES. The New Brighton Trotting Club has received excellent support from owners for the spr'ng meeting, which will be held on Saturday, September 8. Every event has been well patronised, giving promise of excellent sport. It seems quite evident that owners appreciate the opportunity to race early in the season. * * * * Last season’s cup winner, Kohara, raced very badly at the Addington meeting. There was some excuse for him in the National Cup, as he met with trouble going out of the straight the last time and got the wheel of his sulky buckled. Kohara, who is now trained by J. Bullock, at Hawera, for Mr J. R. Corrigan, did not look as well as when he won the big race last November. 4> * * * It looks as though Logan wood is not on the improve. His racing at the recent meeting was not impressive and the best has probably been seen of the pacer. * sje * The Methven tra'ned pacer Bay Nut put up good performances at the Addington meeting, without getting any of the prize money. In the Trial Handicap, on the first day, he was beaten for third place by Rebel. On the second day he was again fourth, this time behind Harvest Child, Kingcraft and Mate o’ Mine. He seemed to be showing the effects of these two hard races and on the last day he finished fifth Bay Nut is by Betel Nut from a mare by Advocate and is owned by Mr T. H. M’Girr, who has the stallion Man-o’-War <* * afc * Sarella was one of the disappointments racing at the Addington meet mg. It is quite evident that the St Swithen mare was not at her best. She had been working well for a fortnight prior to the meeting, but in the last week her efforts were not so pleasing. There is little doubt that she trained completely off and failed to show her best form. * * * * Billy Sea raced fairly well at the Addington meeting but the Australianbred pacer is not getting any younger nor is he improving. Billy Sea is a rare good stayer and puts on a great run over the last half mile of twc mile races. He is now trained at New Brighton by L. Stobart, who got him away well in his races. •* * * * The southern pacer Revolt was a long way from his best form and raced very indifferently at the recent meeting. He showed good form in his training work prior to the meeting. William the Great did not look any too sound when he contested the Heathcote Handicap. The New Brighton trained pacer was never prominent in the contest over the concluding stages.

• * * m r »l e fL meeting of the members of the Forbury Park Trotting Club will be held on Monday. A ballot will take place for seats on the committee. Those seeking election are Messrs H. Archkold, L. E. Barrett, W. J. L. Co ugh lan, R. M. Greenslade, H. Halliday, W. Quirk, and £. Telfer. ? • *■ m Locanda Dillon is being kept going in the hope that he will win another race, but the owner’s optimism is not likely to be shared by backers. The Brent Looanda gelding has lost some of his pace. * * * * If Sunspot is started at the Otago Hunt Club’s meeting he will be found among the favourites. He is a six-year-old by Sungod from Merce, and goes well in saddle for S. Todd. * * * * Maiwhariti has been pacing nicely in his work at Forbury Park, and although be is giving away big starts at the Otago Hunt Club’s meeting the horses in front of him wPI require to step their best to keep avay from him.

MORE HORSES LEAVE FOR AUSTRALIA.

(Special to the “Star.”) WELLINGTON, August 21. The last of the New Zealand spring invaders of Sydney left by the Ulimaroa to-day under rather dismal conditions. for the six horses had to be loaded in heavy rain. They were put on board without mishap.

H. B. Longan left with Cimabue Oratrix and Concentrate. Cimabue had to be eased in his work a few days ago owing to a boil on his leg, but the trouble has quite gone now. These horses are all in good condition, and all being well they will have their first outing at Tattersall's meeting at Randwick on September 8. Ashley Reed may ride them when he is available, and R. Reed may go over prior to the A. J. C. meeting to ride them in their major engagements.

Lorigan also took over the three-year-old Tea Tray—Roseland filly, Tea Rose for Mr J. J. Corry. This filly showed some speed in private last year, but her best in public was to score in a maiden event at Nelson.

R. Hatch shipped Mr W. G. Stead’s two Gimcrack Stakes candidates, which he had had in work for some time at Awapuni. Both are browns. One is a sister to Chelone by Leighton from Cheloma, and the other is by Lord G-e* from Lady Ball. Both have done well and they have been selected out of a total of five at Awapuni for the Sydney trip They will be trained in Sydney by W. J. Donovan and, of course cannot race until the A.J.C. meeting ’

MORE DISCUSSION ON FREE ADVICE CASE.

A CIRCULAR IS RESENTED.

A phase of the Free Advice case waj discussed by the committee of the New Brighton Trotting Club yesterday after noon, when the following motion was carried unanimously:—

“ That the club lodges with the Nev Zealand Trotting Association its em phatic protest against the action of th< secretary of the Trotting Associatior in approaching the appeal court judge! by laying before them a circular un fairly dealing with the case and em bodying suggestions for a course o action for the appeal judges in the Fre< Advice case.”

The chairman (Mr W. Thompson) said that it was unusual for the Press to be admitted to committee meetings, but it would be seen that the most extraordinary thing had happened in connection with the sport, and the committee of the club felt that every publicity should be given to it. It was something previously unheard of in the conduct of the management of the sport.

“ The club’s representatives,” continued the chairman, “ attended the conference, but were kept waiting considerably over an hour before being admitted to the board room. During that time they could only kick their toes in front of the heater. When they were admitted to the board room, to the surprise of the delegates they noted the extraordinary attitude of the New Zealand Trotting Association. On each table was a copy of a letter which had been supplied to each of the appeal court judges by the secretary of the Trotting Association.’*

The chairman stated that he had asked the chairman of the Appeal Court whether Mr J. B. Norris, secretary of the Trotting Association, had received the assistance of counsel in compiling the circular, as the phraseology did not appear to be characteristic of the secretary. That official, however, had stated that he had compiled the circular himself, and accepted full responsibility for it. THE CIRCULAR. The circular, which was read at the meeting, contained the following clauses: — “ The club fined J. Bryce £25 for wilful interference, and in its appeal submits that the association had no power to reverse the finding, the club contending that it was based on a question of fact. It will be proved that it was no such thing, but was a matter of opinion. “ Both sides will no doubt agree that interference by itself is a question of fact; 'however, it does not entef into the case. The penalty was for wilful interference. Reference to interference by itself is scarcely necessary except to say that it must not be confused with wilful interference, an entirely different thing. It is not a question of fact but a matter of opinion. That is incontrovertible. “ In the same way, although Rule 315 does not mention it, it is to be assumed that inconsistent running is a question of fact, seeing that intentionally inconsistent running is definitely stated to be a matter of opinion. That being so, and not marked by obvious pulling, surely wilful interference, where the wilfuilness is also invisible, must be a matter of opinion as well. “A question of fact is not defined. It is merely illustrated by examples in Rule 315, and a club might do an injustice to an owner by an arbitary decision that the matter in objection was a question of fact. The club, having decided that the question was one of fact when it really was one of opinion, was wrong, not on a ‘ question of fact ’ but on a question of construction, and the club’s error should be corrected.

“ The club found that it was wilful interference, and therefore (as in the case of intentionally inconsistent running) the charge on such ground would require confirmation and corroboration from surrounding circumstances, such as pecuniary considerations involved, the character of the parties, the characteristics of the horse, and any other special evidence in the case. Evidently the club did not obtain confirmation and corroboration.

“Important evidence is the fact that J. N. Clarke admitted keeping his horse out from the rails in order to avoid the heavy going. There 'was not sufficient evidence to determine whether Bryce went in or Clarke came out, and while it is acknowledged that their sulkies touched each other, it is impossible on the evidence to say that either driver wilfully brought that about.

“It now being clear that the club’s finding was not based on a matter of fact, and therefore not being conclusive, it left it free for the association to act as it did under rule 321. “It is the paramount duty of clubs to consider well before deciding whether it is a question of fact or a matter of opinion. In the former—whether there be an appeal or not—the club orders the totalisator to pay out. In the New Brighton case the investors on the winner were deprived of first dividend money to which thejwere justly entitled, a grave injustice was done, and one unfortunately that can never be remedied.

“The association cannot be charged with having wrongfully reversed the club’s finding, for it was clearly on a matter of opinion, and therefore an appeal cannot on these facts possibly succeed. It must indubitably fail. Nowhere in the rules does it show that wilful interference is a matter of fact. Ipso facto, the club found on a matter of opinion; and it admits of no argument whatever that the association, in reversing that finding, was quite within its jurisdiction. “The difference between this and the ‘Needles—John Dee’ case is that in that case the offence was not wilful, and therefore a matter of fact. In the present case the club decided that it was wilful, and therefore the offence was a matter of opinion. “It rests with this court as to whether one owner should be deprived of £9O (the difference between first and second moneys), and whether one of the drivers should be fined £25 and carry for all time a mark or record against his reputation.” “MOST OUTRAGEOUS.” . The reading of the circular was interspersed with remarks from the chair, such as: “A paid secretary dictating to the appeal court judges.” “I would like to know what a Judge of the Supreme Court would say to this if it came from the clerk of the lower Court." When the recital was finished a member murmured: “Amen.” The chairman: This is a most outrageous offence against any form of justice. The judges are men in whom we have absolute confidence, as was shown by our agreeing to abide by whatever decision they arrived at. This circular would not influence the opinion of the judges, I am sure, but still, the letter should not have been written. This letter, notwithstanding the fact that it was a red herring drawn across the trail, is not the opinion ol the judges, who said that the club was justified in bringing in its decision on a matter of fact. Under the circuu* stances we should let it be publicly known that we protest against the association taking up this matter in the way that it has. Unless we make

it known publicly, the clubs outside of Christchurch will not see that this club is fighting for a principle with which they are all vitally concerned. “When we decided to lodge an appeal against the decision of the association. the conference was asked whether clubs would be allowed to be represented by legal counsel. Notice was received from the conference that no counsel would be admitted for either party. On the Monday night, therefore. I was surprised when Mr Norris rang up to tell me that Mr H. F. Nicol had decide.d that counsel should be present. 1 recognised that the next day was a whole holiday, leaving us no chance to instruct counsel. I looked upon it as an attempt to thwart the club. We decided to adhere to the ruling of the conference. Though the association’s application for legal counsel was ruled out, the association had the advantage of notes taken up till that time by its counsel. Right through, the association has not taken a fatherly interest in the clubs. It has sought for a way, fair or otherwise, to defeat the object of the rules under which the club acted.” The chairman said that he was satisfied that the three judges were aware of the seriousness of the offence, but the club had no information on that point. The motion to protest to the association was moved by Mr James, and was carried unanimously.

NOMINATIONS. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. NEW ZEALAND CUP. The following nominations were received last night for the NEW ZEALAND CUP. of 2000 sovs. Two miles. Mr J. A. Macfarlane’s b g Bennanee, by Catmint —Fair Rosamond, 6yrs Mr T. Newman’s b m. Lady Desmond. by Limond—Bronze, syrs. Mr G. G. Holmes’s b h. Rapier, by Greyspear—Anita, aged Mr J. A. Taylor’s blk g, Tresham, by Tressady—Lileacre, 6yrs Dr J. R. Rogers's b m, Set Sail, by Solferino—Strath peffer, aged Mr R. Miller’s b m, Lucy Locket, by Boniform—Killena. Byrs Mr J. A. Ainge’s b g. Pink Note, by Paper Money—All Pink. 6yrs Mr J. S. Adams’s ch g. Shining Star, by S tars Lr earn—Musical Moments, syrs Mr R. J. Murphy’s b m. Oratrix, by Kilbroney—Oratress, oyrs Mr C. Elgar’s br g, David Garrick, by Comedy King—Camellia, oyrs Sir George Hunter’s blk g, Mystum, b> Crown Imperial ll—Mystrun, syrs Mr F. J. Carmont’s ch m, Discourse, b> Gasbag—Ladify, 4yrs Mrs T. Dwan’s b g, Beaumont, by Boniform—Northern Rose, aged Mr W. H. Ballinger’s b g. Black Mint. by Catmint—Black Annie, 6yrs Mr J. M. Samson’s b g. Battlement, by Martian—Polymnia, Byrs Mr J. M. Samson’s blk g, Vaward, b> Bisogne— Coronet mare, dyrs Mr J. M. Samson's br g, Town Bank, by Archiestown—Lilybank, aged Mr W. T. Hazlett's b g, Beacon Light, by Boniform—Simper, 6yra Mr J. Dealy’s b g, Kilmoyler, by Kllbroney—Maltegarde, 6yrs Mr L. C. Hazlett’s b g. Overdrawn, by Paper Money—Droskl, 6yrs Mr A. B. Williams's b g, Stax Stranger, by Martian—Star Lady, Byrs Mr T. B. Dawn’s br g, Arkansas, by Boniform—Northern Rose, Byrs Dr M. G. Louißson’s gr h, Hoylake, by Poltava—Loch Ahoy, syrs Mr D. Campbell’s b g. Battle Colours by Solferino—Satisfaction, 6yrs Messrs O. Nicholson and E. R. Davis's ch h. Tidal, by Seasick— Cilice 11., 4yrs Mr S. G. Davidson's br g, Nukumai, by Manchineel—St Clements mare, aged Mr C. G. Dalgety's br g, Footfall, by Autumnus—Warstep, aged Mr G. D. Greenwood’s b g, Haze, by Demosthenes—Scotch Light, aged Mr G. D. Greenwood’s blk g, Phillippic, by Demosthenes—Ednaver, 4yrs Mr H. Gardiner's b g Beau Geste, by Boniform—Lady Jean 11., 6yrs Mr W. H. Dwyer’s b m, Llmosa, by Limond—Hopeite, 6yrs Mr D. R. Walker’s br g, Desert Glow, by Day Comet—Lady Winsome, aged Mr F. E. Loomb’s b f, Prodice, by Catmint—Hyades, 3yrs Mr G. E. Trevor’s br g, Keddar, by Arrowsmith—Taipairu. 4yrs Mrs G. Webb’s br m, Front Rank, by Warplane—Discipline, Byrs Mr J. S. Barrett’s ch g. Count Cavour, by Solferino-—Bon Bord, aged Mr R. Hicks’s b m, Bisox, by Bisogne —Canary Creeper, 6yrs Mr C. Louisson’s b m, Kilmiss, by KUboy—Marty, aged Messrs D. H. M’Leod and C. H. Slater’s b g, Pale Star, by Tribulation—Star Glow, aged Mr D. M’Leod’s br c, Clarendon, by Psychology—Pendant, 3yrs Mr R. M. Greenslade’s br g. Rotor, by Tractor—Aphaea, 4yrs Mr R. M. Greenslade’s b m. Countersign, by Paper Monoy—Kilberry, Byrs Mrs J. Ellis’s ch g, Colonel Crawford, by Adjudge—Beneficence, 3yrs Mr R. Grace's b g. Shining Armour, by Greyspear—Sun Glow, aged Mr L. Kelcher's ch g. Taboo, by Solferino—Ruenalf’s Daughter, aged Mr W. White’s b g, Crown Area, by Acre—Moorefleld, Byrs Dr M. G. Louisson's br g, Blimp, by Gasbag—Marfaux, 4yrs Mr C. T. Keebie’s ch g, Pangolin, by Panmure—Bengaline. 6yrs Mr F. E. Sliaw’s ch f, Sarnia, by Paladin —Carette, 3yrs

WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB. (Special to the “Star.”) .WELLINGTON, August 24. r Lho following: nominations have been ™ c t.\ ved *j or the Wellington Trotting Club s spring meeting: 6 NOVICE HANDICAP (in harness), of soys; class 3.3; one mile and a quaxter.—Electric Gold, Great Delight, Linkman, Rollo. Calm Zolock. Plain George, Florrie Pointer. Bonnie Locanda, Warrenoro. Lady Author, Alexis, Olatrice, Security, Moving Pointer, El Direct, Kelr.u> Wire, Bonnie Prince, Marlindo, Lara Gold, Insurance, John Gilbert, Du Maurier, Myrtle Dillon. Harold . Llttl « Author, Arikftoa. Rolfe Audubon, Logan Star, Matenga, Grand Light, Roger Lyon, Halmore, Becky Mine, Bingen Wood, Welcome Pearl LiudbJS. Ve ’ PaSe -K^sa-Ioon; FETONB HANDICAP TKOT (la Uarsovs; unhoppled trotters, class 51.34. one mile and a half.-—Lads' Young Carbine. Miss Leda, Mangoutu, Louisiana, Great _ SaMaparlHa, Men* Bingen, Katute Duke Bingen, Little Johnnie! Nelson Boy. * BOLLARD HANDICAP (In harness), of 4°o sovs; daas 4.36; two miles.— Lady Fan Vesuvius. Jean M’Elwyn, Bing Boy, Maxegin, Acre. Loch Moigh Billy Sea, Orphan, Rebel, Dillon Huon, Avenger, Marshall Nell. Pageant, King Pointer, Shine Soon, Mate o p Mine, Golden Bubbles. Parkwood, Jolly Chimes Tamerlane Double Event, William the SRk a^Thr&ad nt ’ Bonny speo * Kingcraft, BOROUGH HANDICAP (in harness), of i 50 sovs; class 3.34; one mile and a half.—S unfish, Dick Loean, Hector’s Own, Lady Author, Alexis, Travis Axworthy, Athlone, Hostess, Real Light Myrtle Dillon, Mercury. Nan Brlnt Awaiti, Medusa, Zella, Sailor Boy High Sea, Firpo, Beverley Audubon, Sylvie Logan, Welcome Pearl, Pearl Coronado. NEW ZEALAND CUP TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; class 2.45; one mile and a quarter.—Jean M’Elwyn, Machine Gun, Cardinal Logan, Tom Thumb, Padlock, Acron, Bonny Logan, Logan Chief, Kohara, Jack Potts Black Admiral, St Maura, Native Chief’ Ahuriri, Daphne de Oro, Talent, Great Bingen. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP TROT (in harness), of 275 sovs; unhoppled trotters; class 4.46; two miles—Nelson M’Kinney, Maxegin, Mangoul .. Louisiana. Great Amazon, Sarsaparilla, Merry Bingen, Katute, Tamerlane, Little Johnnie, Lady Fan. STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in saddle), of 300 sovs; class 2.16; one mile.—Vesuvius, Jean M'Elwyn, Hector's Own, Bing Boy, Ape.?, Loch Moigh. Rebel, Dillon Huon, Albert Logan, Lochree, Auditress, Sahib, Granite City, Marshall Nell, King Pointer, Shine Soon, Golden Bubbles. Parkwood, Jolly Chimes, Tamerlane, Double Event, High Jinks, Firpo, Okoura. WELLINGTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; class 4.47; two miles. —Electric Gold. Great Delight. Sunfish. Florrie Pointer, Golden Author, Warrenare, Travis Axworthy, Denver's Doll, Athlone, Hostess, Real Light, Invader, Fire Light, Royal Serene, Mercury, Nan Brent, Awaiti, Medusa, Grand Light, Zella, Sailor Boy, High Sea, George the Fourth.

ACCEPTANCES. OTAGO HUNT CLUB. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN. August 24. The folio wins: acceptances have been

GOOD ENTRY FOR TROTTING CUP.

ALL THE CRACKS ARE ENGAGED. The nominations for the New Zealand Trotting Cup are quite satisfactory and contain all the best horses now in commission in the Dominion. A feature of the entry is the absence of several horses eligible for the race but who are on the down grade or not likely to show any improvement. This is a very satisfactory state of affairs, as in the past horses have been entered for the big race who possessed no chance on their current form. Of those who have been nominated.

Daphne de Oro, Peterwah, Machine Gun, Padlock, Dalnahine, Terence Dillon and Jewel Pointer made their first entry in the event. Peterwah (who is the only trotter in the race), Padlock, Kohara, and Jewel Pointer are owned and trained in the North Island; Machine Gun. although owned in the North, is trained here; whilst Imprint, owned in Nelson, has recently gone into a local stable to receive his preparation for the race. Dalnahine, who is owned in Dunedin, is trained at Oamaru, in the same stable as Terence Dillon. The horses trained at Addington are Queen’s Own and Peter Bingen, whilst Logan wood and Acron do their training work at New Brighton. Machine Gun, Great Bingen, Ahuriri, Imprint, Cardinal Logan, Jack Potts, Waitaki Girl, Prince Pointer, Black Admiral. Logan Chief, Talaro and Daphne de Oro are trained on private tracks in Canterbury. The handicap for the Cup is due on September 4. Daphne de Ooro, who qualified for the race at the last meeting at Addington, is one who should show further improvement, and her chance is a reasonable one.

Queen’s Own raced well at the same meeting, and being a full stayer she may get into the prize list. Talaro was much fancied for the big race last year, when he performed badly, but the North Canterbury-owned pacer seems back to his form again, judged by his showing at the recent meeting.

Logan Chief has not been improving over the distance and indications point to the fact that the hard-worked pacer is possibly on the down grade for severe two-mile events. Neither Black Admiral nor Prince Pointer has been racing well of late, but both may do a long way better at November, and the same remark applies to Waitaki Girl. Jack Potts is a great possibility for the event. The American stallion is a good pacer over the distance, when at his best.

Cardinal Logan is certain to receive solid support on the day, although in a hard-run race he is not really solid over the concluding stages. Ahuriri has previous records to make his chance a good one, and he will no doubt receive another special preparation, in the hope of being successful a third time and so establish a record for the race.

Peter Bingen’s recent success points to a possibility of further improvement.

It is doubtful if Great Bingen will emulate his best time again over the distance, while Acron, in the same ownership, seems a back number.

Loganwood does not look like possessing much chance, as he is not a genuine twomiler, though a winner over the distance.

Peterwah is a great trotter and he may put up a good performance in the race.

If Machine Gun gets into his best trim he may race prominently, as he is a rare stayer. Padlock is a young pacer, likely to receive solid support in the race.

Kohara will require to improve to win again. Last year’s winner will have to pay the penalty of his success and he may not be equal to any further improvement.

Imprint will need a wet track to help him.

Dalnahine seems to have reached his highest efforts. His stable mate, Terence Dillon, will be one of the early favourites, as the Oamaru pacer is quite a young horse and one likely to show a lot of improvement. Jewel Pointer will be on a mark from which he will require to go very fast indeed to succeed, but the reliable Aucklander, if in his best form on the day, will run a good race. Terence Dillon, Padlock, Peter Bin-

gen, Jewel Pointer, Ahuriri, Cardinal Logan, Jack Potts, Talaro and Daphne de Oro are the candidates likely to receive most attention from early backers. HORSES SOLD. Messrs Pyne, Gould. Guinness, Ltd, yesterday shipped Mr Im Duncan’s mare Kukume and Mr E. Gates’s mare Miss Minerva, per the s.s. Manuka, to a client in Victoria. Kukume, who raced with moderate success, is a half-sister by Martian to Satrap, winner of the last New Zealand St Leger. She is in foal to the imported Tetrarch stallion Tea Tray. Mjss Minerva, a half-sister to Winkie's Best, and de scended from those two good mares, Lady Zetland and Lady Lilian, is believed in foal to Arrowsmith. The firm also reports the sale of Mr W. Deans’s mare Kiltartan. by Kilbroney from Flora Macdonald, in foal to Shambles (imp.), to Mr D. H S. Riddiford, of Featherston. Kiltartan goes to Longbeach shortly to again visit Shambles.

The follow mg ac< ceptances liav received: — SEA VIEW HUNTERS* HURDLE HANDICAP, of 126 sovs. One mile and a half. st lb st lb Gold Town 9 12 Armchair 9 0 Urutali 0 7 Caramba 9 0 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of HO sovs. Five furlongs. st lb st lb Marjoram 9 5 Rosacre 8 0 Meadow Rotor ex 8 0 Lark 8 11 Broadfleld 8 0 Despot 8 11 Win Abbey 8 0 Battle On Watch 8 0 Screen 8 2 Wine Tray 8 0 Tembroney 8 2 Meitul 8 0 Jimmy Miss Joyce 8 0 Trigger 8 0 OTAGO HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 150 govs. About two mile and a half. 6t lb st lb Lochella 12 9 Message Ranui 12 1 Boy 10 5 Cassells 11 6 EamanaNylotls 10 6 whlrl 10 0 Romance 10 5 Tycho 10 0 Koremata 10 0 JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mile. st lb Bt lb Taboo 9 2 Eaton Bells 7 13 Battlement 8 11 Miss Winkle 7 12 Overdrawn S 8 Ronaki 7 7 Pink Terrace 8 0 BROCKVILLE STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. About two miles. Bt lb st lb Tukl 12 13 Cassells 10 7 Jovial 11 13 Royal Ranui 11 S Wink 10 8 ThistleNylotis 9 7 crown 10 11 Koremata 9 0 HUNTERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile and a quarter. et lb st lb King Sol 12 5 Armchair 9 12 Pink Rose 11 9 Galway 9 9 Gold Town 10 9 Umtall 9 8 lucursio 9 13 Caramba 9 7 Exide 9 12 Whiffler 9 7 VAUXHALL HANDICAP, of 115 BOVS Six furlongs. st lb st lb Marjoram 9 0 Phaster 7 9 Narrative 8 10 All Smiles 7 7 Silver Killorna 7 7 Paper 8 9 Balmo Salar 7 7 Meadow Radiant Lark S 6 Knight 7 7 Despot 3 5 Thurlow 7 7 Bat tie maid 8 4 Colonel Little Crawford 7 7 Queen 8 3 WINGATUI TROTTING HANDICAP (in saddle) of 120 sovs. One mile and a half. Prince Celestial scr Bingen scr St Lot scr Erin a Doncliff Chance scr vda bhd wilmer Sunspot 24 Dillon scr Chiming King 48 tytnera Dan Huon 48 Dolly Chimes scr Gold Chimes 72 Chiming Lass scr Maiwbariti 144