SPORTING.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16151, 4 March 1918, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING AND TROTTING

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/ (BT "Lookbk-OH.") All the work at Riccarton on Saturday was done on the plough. It was in good order, and fairly fast. Wrestler was the first to make his appearance, and his five furlong spin showed that he had lost none of his brilliancy during a short respite from " sprinting. Biplane was not sent out on a re-cord-breaking mission, but he showed •great keenness for his task, getting over six furlongs in time which was not approached by any other horses during the morning. ' Missouri and Lovesick had an easy morning. They have done very little they returned home from Wanganui. There was not much, to choose between Adjutant and Brambletye at the end of a gallop over seven furlongs. The Akaroa County Racing Club's Annual Meeting, which will be held at Motukarara to-morrow, promises _ to produce some very interesting racing. The first race will start at 11 a.m., and the last at 3.40; p.m. Heathercote went well over half a mile, outstaying Sir Fanciful at the business end of the trip. Lionskrn covered five furlongs alone, showing smart iorm. Battle Eve-made an exhibition of - Thestius in a five-furlong sprint. They went from a stand, and it -was a good performance. Margerine's task was five furlongs, but die was not doing her best to go with, the two-year-old filly hy Kilbroney —Madama. Carol Singer stayed too well for Finland Maid at the finish of a moderate effort over five furlongs. Comely and King Star started at the mile post, but Comely was soon out clear, finishing up an easy winner,. Majestikoff joined in for tho last six furlongs, but-oould not pace .it . with the other pair. Comely's performance •was attractive. Bontave dipped over five fttrlongs, and he looks as if he would pay his way when ho is wound up. Disdainful was always going, comfortably in. a mila gallop , with _ Thames, whose effort was not impressive. Scornful and Wardanoer were together at the end of five furlongs, but Scornful was not extended. Phil May reproduced something like his top form in a Jhalf-mile sprint. He is a great galloper over; a few furlongs.. The two-year-old filly, Kilalla, showed : plenty of dash while sprinting half a mile, with Harlequin, in receipt of a start, as a pacemaker. Kilrush beat Jingo over five furlongs. AJscalaphus .did not go as freely as usual, but ho got over a mile smartly, Spangle assisting him in the concluding 6tages. .. Achilledes,; with Rosevear to bring him home, covered a mile right uj) to his best. He is particularly well just now. All Pink and Gay Lad were well feeatched in a spin over five furlongs, but it was only a fair performance. Tremena sprinted half a mile, going very well, with the Boniform—Brocade two-year-old. to assist her. Fiery Cross went brilliantly over half a mile, giving Partisan a start and gathering her up before a furlong had been covered. ' Wellwood (R. McSeveney), Vascular (P Willis) and Bore (F. Ellis), set out for a round of the steeplechase fences. •Bore got up very high at tho first and second brush obstacles, bumping his rider out of the saddle at the second. The other two went on C 0^ P ;! Tnite high-class display. Wellwood is quite an expert fencer, but Vascular has not done much at the game. Ho bos only to go on'tight to win good T try races. Later on, Wellwood gave Bore, a lead over the brush and the sod wall,' which he jumped well. Acceptances for the Waimate Racing Club's Anual Meeting are due this evening. General entries for tho Australian Club's Autumn Meeting closo Jo-day. The withdrawal of Desert Gold from the Essendon Stakes at Fleniington on Saturday would cause much disappointment to the large crowd, but the wisest course was followed, as her New Zealand form has made it quite clear that Mr Lowry's mare is not at home in heavy going. The track at Flemington must have rapidly become soaked as tho result of the heavy rain, for the Newmarket Handicap was run in good time, lmin 13Jsec, but the mile and a quarter in the Essendon Stakes • took 2m in 1 sec. With only three starters, the pace may not have been on all the way in this event, for the Brunswick Stakes was run in over two seconds faster time, but even this shows that the going was very heavy.

The form at the Victoria Amateur Turf Club's Meeting at CaulfieW on February 16th and 23rd was borne out, in several instances at the V.R.C. Meeting at Flemington 011 Saturday. Palm Lent", -\vinnpr of the Sire's Produce Stakes on Saturday, was successful in the first division of the Federal Stake* at Caulfield, and Defence, tviu-

ner of the Brunswick Stakes, who ia one of the few representatives of Carbine still racing, won the Bond Cup on February ltTth. Cetigne, Poitrina, and Wedge, who filled the places in the Newmarket Handicap, all raced prominently at Caulfield, Poitrina winning the Oakleigh Plate, Wedge defeating Desert Gold in the Futurity Stakes, and Cetigne running second to the New Zealand champion in the St. George Stakes. Prince Viridis, winner of the V.R.C. St. Leger on Saturday, distinguished himself at the beginning of the present season by winning the Chelmsford Stakes at Sydney Tattersall's Meeting, the only race in which Biplane was beaten "in Australia. He finished unplaced in the A.J.C. Derby, but ran second to Biplane in the Victoria Derby. After winning the Egmont Cup, Chortle broke down and was withdrawn from the Napier Cup before the handicaps appeared. The Multifid gelding has won 1220 sovs in stakes this season. Several of the performers that won races in-Mr H. E. Troutbeek's colours last season have recently changed hands. During the course of the Wanganui Meeting A. Hall purchased Form Up. (By "Searchlight.") The track at Addington was freely used on Saturday, but not a great deal of fast work was indulged in. R. J. Munro was one of the first out, and drove Rorke's Drift a solid two miles. The son of Driftwood moved well.. He was assisted by Galindo Bell, with A. Butterfield up. over the last mile. Agnes Chief, ridden by A. Butterfield, left a mile behind in a pleasing manner. T. G. Fox worked Truganini in harness over a good journey. Rod Bell and Arcadian, in tho same stable, were only jogged. Bundong (R. E. Mills) paced a mile in first-class style. The effort of Bungebah was anything but impressive while being sent along fast with the hopples on, as die repeatedly left her feet. Sympathy showed a nice turn of speed while pacing ten furlongs in harness. Pleasant Mount, a recent addition to R. E. Mills's stable, was responsible for a fast mile. She is a much-improved mare since last she sported silk. Law Chimes, in harness, covered several circuits at a sound pace. The Abbey Bells mare is to be raced at Addington this month. ' Eileen, accompanied by Woodland Rose,, went several rounds at top, their displays being only moderate. ■Dillon Eddy, who is still on the. easy list, has put on a great deal of condition. F. Holmes was down at Addington on Saturday with Trix Pointer, Pax. Billy Parole, "Happy Jack, and Star Queen, but did not work any of them fast. Sunrise trotted a mile and a-half, under a strong pull. Others to do half to three«iuarter exercise were Want, Admiral Dewey, Electrocute, Thorage, Mushroom, Fernlei gh. Red Heather, Marietta, Franz, Hanlon, Bundura, Don Ciesar, Dinna Ken, and Bank Note. Mr S. Lewis, of Sydney, owner of the New Zealand Trotting Cup winner, Adelaide Direct, is at present in. Christchurch on business. The black four-year-old pacer Birdwood, by Wildwood Junior, dam Wattle, was submitted to auction at Tattersall's on Saturday, oh account of Mr J. Jarden and the executors of the lato James Knight, and purchased by Mr J. Jarden. Ben Dillon was also put into the ring, but failed to bring the reserve ! placed on him. Sunrise 17sec was omitted from the list of acceptors for the Temuka Handi- j cap at Timaru on Thursday. Black Eric has been returned to his owner, Mr F. Johnston, of Sydney, and his box at Oakliampton Lodge filled by Some Boy, a four-year-old gelding by Volunteer. The Prince Imperial mare Hannah M. is now trained by ,the Ashburton mentor J. Brankin, and is likely to be seen* under silk at Timaru on Thursday. While being led into tho city on Saturdav. Birdwood got away from his attendant and fell, injuring his near front fetlock, which necessitated a few (stitches. : Irvingion Lodge will be represented at Timaru on Thursdav by Quincey Bell, Chaos, Leewood. Winston M., and | Stormy Way. Owing to B. Jarden's iu- j disposition, E. McDermott will have the handling of the horses in their engagements. At Canterbury Park on Saturday, each gave a very pleasing display in a work out. V.R.C. AUTUMN HEETING. RACING CONCLUDED IX HEAVY RAIN. DESERT GOLD SCRATCHED. (By Cable —Press Association— Copyright.) MELBOURNE. March 2. In manv reepocta tKis year's Newmarke» Handicap'day was the most rem arkab.o ior many Years. Besides tho attraction o: .ho presence of New Zealand's champion. DeserGold, the fact'that it was the most open Newmarket,, probably in tho history of the . lace created added interest. A ** days J before the race the business if. the A ictor.an rlnh exceeded for one day 1.10 ouainess period S the cK history.. » i the race attracted spirited business, and _h» good ; ket Handicap onvert- *«. thercutter wu 3 cont.nu one of

turning into the straight, Lady Reiglc, Katwyk, Kinlarl:, and Single Barrel were almost on terms, and a desperate finish drew cheer 3 from the big crowd. The St. Leger provided another hard-fought finish. At tho distance Bronzetti looked to have Prince Viridis safe, but the latter, well ridder, aroused cheers by his lialf-hoad win. The Newmarket Handicap provided the third exciting race. After tho course proper was entered with tho horses coming head on right across the course, the experts could not feel eure of the leaders. The struggle from the distance aroused the crowds to an intense pitch of excitement. The running was sloppy for the youngsters in the Sires' Produce Stakes, though fair timo was made. The continuous downpour brought about tho withdrawal of Desert Gold from the Essendon Stakes. Lanius maintained a two lengths lead until the turn, where Wallace Isinglass overhauled him, and drew awa}' f winning easily. Results: — PISTES HURDLE RACE, a handicap sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, with 300 eovs added; second 60 sovs, and third 30 sova from stake. Two miles. T. Royds's br g Kinlark, by Kincumber— Woodchat, 6yrs .. •• .. 1 A. T. Creswick's br g Single Barrel, by Carbinier—Nevermore, 6yrs .. 2 F. Fan's b g Katwyk, by Strider—Cena, syrs .. .. .. .. 3 Twenty-one started. Won by a short head; a neck between second and third. Time, 3min 48|sec. ST. LEGER STAKES, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, with 1000 sovs added; second 200 sovs, and third 100 sovs from%£take. For three-year-olds: col to or geldings, Bst 101b; fillies, Set 71b. One mile and three-quarters. J. Baron's b c Prince Viridis, by Prince Foote—La Crosse,■ Bst 10lb .. -. 1 P. H. Morton and S. M. Osborne's bo • Bronzetti, by Bronzino—Daisy Chain, Bat 101b 2 Mrs Richard Hawker's br c Broken Glass, by Eyeglass—Explosion mare, Sst 101b 3 Thiioe and. Duntulm also started. Prince Viridis was never headed. At the mile post Bronzetti ran into second place, and then camo Thrice, with Broken Glass last. Half a mile from home Prince Viridis had a lead of threo lengths. . Bronzetti reduced the gap before the turn was- reached, and a great.race up the straight resulted in Prince Viridis getting the verdict by half a head; Broken Glass four lengths away. Time, 3min ssec. NEWMARKET HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 25 sovs each, with 2500 sovs added; second 500 sovs, and third 250 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. T. A. Stirton's b h Cetigne," by Grafton— Pretty Nell, syrs, Bat .. ("Wood) 1 L. English's b f Poitrina, by The Welkin —Amigera, 4yrs, 9st (inc. 7lb pen.) (W. H. McLachlan) 2 C. T._ Godby's blk 0. Wedge, by The Welkin—Banavio, 4yrs, 9st 71b (H. Cairns) 3 Am anus and Amadis were scratched. The first to break the line was Pah King, .with Panacre -and Wedge next. After a furlong had been covered Pah King, Wedge, Petracia, and Poitrina were clear of tho rest of tho field. Poitrina appeared to lead into the course proper from Cetigne Pah King, Wedge, and Hoprig. At the distanoo Petracia, on the raila, .and Wedge, on the extreme outside, seemed to be contesting the finish, when Cetigne drew away and, after an exciting race, won by half a length*, Wedge a neck away third, and Petracia fourth. Time, lmin 13Jsec. SIEES' PRODUCE STAKES, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, with 10 sovs each from the owners of nominated sires,. and 1000 sovs added by the Club; second 200 eovs, third 100 sovs, and tho nominator of the aire of the wmnex 100 eovs from stake. For two-year-olds: colta, Bst 10lb; fillies, Bst 7lb. . Six .furlongs. W. Bunton' gr f Palm Leaf, by Linacro —Paradcnya, Bst 7lb ..1 J. Wilson, Junr/s b c Outlook, by The Welkin—Monodia, Bst 101b .. ..2 J. Devon's b c Liquid Fire, by Linacro ' —Mitraillo, Bst 101b .". ..3 Cielo, Eascluiss, Tragio Star, Glittering Gold, and Kilfoylo also started. Palm Leaf led all the way, and won by a length and a half. Time, lmin la£soc. ESSENDON STAKES, a sweepstakes of 10 1 . sovs each, with 1000 sovs added; second 200 eovs, and third 100 sovs from stake. Weight-for-age; One mile and a quarter. J. Baron's ch h Wallace Isinglass,- by Wallace—Glass Queen, sqrs, 9st 31b 1 j Robinson and Clark's br h Lanius, by Llangibby—Mesange, aged, 9st 31b .. 2 J. Devon's blk h Lingle by Linacre—Lady Pamela, syre, 9et 31b.. .. ..3 The only starters. —

Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min ITJsec. , BRUNSWICK STAKES, a, handicap sweepstakes of 4 eove each, with 100 eove added; second 80 sovs, and third 40 sova from stake. One mile and a quarter. A. Wolliscroft'e b g Defence (imp.), by Carbine—Pola, a,ged .. .. ! 1 E. W. Hocking-'s br m Semi-Blue, by Blue Spec—Sune-lle, 6yrs .. .. ..2 E. J. "Watt's ch g Red Pennant, by All Black—Red Plume, 4vrs .. ..3 Sixteen started. Deceb led in the early etagce, and then Farivalo took charge. Sir Amyas led into the straight, but Dofenco put in a strong run, and drew away without difficulty, and won by three lengths. Time, 2min 15Jscc. I WAIKATO TROTTING CLUB'S ANNUAL ! MEETING. • ! (rRESS ASSOCIATION' TELEGRAM.} ! HAMILTON, March 2. I The Waikato Trotting Club held its An- ; nual Meeting to-day. The weather wa3 fine, • and there was a larko attendance. Results:' ' INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (optional), of 50 sovs; 4.10 or better; one mile and a half—Polar Star,- 13yds bhd, 1; Gold Rod, 48yds bhd, 2; Gova, 24yds bhd, 8. Won by a length. Time, tmin {teec. CLAUDELANDs HANDICAP (in harness), of 60 sovs; 4.3 or better; one mile and a, half—Lady Burlington, I2vds bhd, 1; Oruarangi, 12vds bhd, 2; Jewel Fashion, 12yds bhd, 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 45 l-sth sec. WAIKATO TROTTINC, CUP (in harnessl, of 170 sovs; 4.56 or better; two miles—Lieutenant. 96yds bhd, 1; Gold Bov, scr 2 • Quadroon. 48yds bhd, 3. Kcmpsev 12vds

bhd. Manuka Park I:2yds bhd, Oallipoli 24vd3 '• bhd, Rotomanuka 24yds bbd, Tim Dookn 4syds bhd. Blackthorn glvds bhd, Prince Rnfiw S-iyds bM, Lucille S4vds bhd. and Pearl d'Or 120vde l;hd also started. Won by Ihres length?. Time, 4ruin 59s<vHANDICAP (in haraeea) o: 60 sc-s; 0.30 or bt-tter; one mile an a Jiaix" --Araben*. fcyds S.bd, I; ,\ut Ansel, 12yds bhd, 2: Kuan-u, acr. .1. Won by a length HANDICAP (: c G S•• °-° 111 ilo—Victor G. f l-) 4. -ad, 1, iNorcmntson, 4?. yds bhd *»• Hnon Gratt&a, ilvos bhd 3 > *' RAILWAY lLSXlllclij -l . . *®iuStoV St r 2; Scientist, bbi ;i ' bha * :

3.8 hIH? , ln^l ' (in eaddle) ' of Hu'nn r« "ii 6 ' one !ni -° and a q-uar-BUdL 72yda bhd - 1: SiJver. Biw*. COyds bhd, 3; GJkI s bhd, a.