WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIX, Issue 1097, 16 March 1911, Page 8

WELLINGTON.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, March 30. Returned sportsmen from the Dannevirke meeting speak in high terms of the sport provided at the meeting. The only complaint heard from them was the problem set them in finding the winners, and the visit from a financial point of view was distinctly disappointing. Marton, who is destined to make a name for himself amongst the hurdlers in the Dominion, made his debut over the obstacles at Dannevirke. The gelding won decisively, although it was evident that several of the other runners could have done better. On the second day, Marton ran badly, and finished just behind the placed horses. Waikaraka was sold at Dannevirke for £4O, and in future the chestnut will run in T. McEwen’s nomination.

W. L. Mitchell still retains possession of the Stepniak gelding Rurik, which he purchased from the person he held the lease from, for £250. Mitchell should not be long in getting back his purchase money. Fond Memory was a strong order at Danenvirke, but the Merriwee gelding failed to run up to expectations on the opening day, but on the next day, under sufferance, he succeeded in finishing in second place. A, Shearsby won a double at Dannevirke with Floater, who won his two events in good style. “Alt’s’ many friends were glad to hear of his success.

Passadena, the San Fran filly, was given a run at Dannevirke, but the filly failed to reproduce her track form, and finished in the also started division.

J. T. Jamieson won his first race with Allurement at Dannevirke. This “Highden” cast-off should prove a profitable investment to the Awapuni trainer-owner. W. Davies took Llanwem to Dannevirke, but the horse was not seen under favourable auspices. His exertions at the meeting should be the means of freshening him up considerably in view of his approaching engagements. The handicaps for the first day’s fixture of the Masterton Racing Club’s autumn meeting have been well received in sporting circles, and the consequence of opinion is that Mr J. H. Pollock has put some of his best efforts into his work. The club should be rewarded with substantial acceptances.

Mr J. R- McDonald, of Levin, has sent the yearling colt by Achilles, from Shannon, down to Prosser’s establishment at Porirua, to be prepared for his racing career. The youngster is well formed, with plenty of bone and substance, and is expected to develop into a clinker. Waipaku again ran very badly in her Dannevirke <Jup engagement. The mare had been responsible for an excellent half-mile on the Foxton tracks, but she failed ingloriously when asked a question in the Cup. he did not compete on the second day, but was entrained home. The Manakau sportsman, who races as “G. Penfold,” was rewarded with a win at Dannevirke with Teotane, who won the Autumn Handicap on the second day. The chestnut has been a consistent place-getter

this season, and the win should compensate “Tom” for ; some of the Daunt gelding’s past defeats. H. Fletcher, of Tauherenikau, landed the Nursery Handicap at Dannevirke with Sinapis, who won in convincing Fletcher has worked considerable improvement in the St. Ambrose filly since coming into his hands a few weeks ago, and who looks like turning out useful, judging by the way in which she skips over the ground. Ascalon ran two very good races at Dannevirke, being defeated by narrow margins in his two engagements. The chestnut should play a prominent part in future sprint events. Mr R. A. McDonald, owner of Hermia and Ascalon, has a promising sore in Boronia, who scored at Dannevirke. This Merriwee —Dalny filly won in such an easy fashion as to suggest that she is capable of winning in better company than was pitted against her last week. Fred Carmon t, at Levin, is persevering with Aurora, who is being prepared with a view io competing at the Otaki Winter Meeting. Sporting critics present at Dannevirke were much impressed with Peacemaker’s two displays. They are selecting the Pilgrims Progress gelding to win a decent handicap ere the present season draws to a close. Aimwell failed to show any brilliancy at Dannevirke. This Soult gelding is somewhat unreliable, but he should be seen under better circumstances in the near future. F. Higgott has disposed of his hocel property at the Hutt, and will in future devote all his time to the training business. With Aimwell, Merry Frank, and a few lesser lights, Higgott has something to work on. P. Moore the Westralian rider, has taken service at the Karamu stable of the Hon. J. D'. Ormond. Being a capable jockey, Moore should have plenty of opportunities of displaying his talent with the bearers of the al] cerise of the Hawke’s Bay sportsman. The autumn meeting of the Masterton Racing Club, which takes place on Thursday and Friday next, promises to be very successful. Mr A. Hathaway has all the details well in hand, and his efforts in this direction should be rewarded with success. Wairarapa trainers and owners are vel’ i epresented in events at the Master ton mee .ing, and they intend /doing t'heir utmost to uphold prestige of their district at the gathering. If reports are correct, practically all the stake money is assured to Wairarapa owners, who are placing considerable faith in their equines. Time alone will tell whether their contention is correct. Mr W. E. Bidwill has sold Tribulation to Mr F. Armstrong, of Akiteo, and in future the Birkenhead colt will do stud study. Mr Whitney is sending Turna to the Masterton meeting next week. This will be the only Porirua representative at the gathering. L. Traill will ride the colt in his engagements.