SPORTING.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16419, 13 January 1919, Page 8

SPORTING.

RACING AND TROTTING NOTES. 'Br "LcOSTKr.-o>.v') With the crc«ption ef Harjerine. —as exercised o:j tiie tan, all fast work at Riccarton on Saturday was do no or. the plough, v.hich, cyjfij to rain, was faster after breakfast than ill tho ear;y morning. Margerir.o was not :.3k©d to make time whilo galloping once round oil the tail. She is gc-Uinj over the kidney ailment that h;v9 been troubling her. Gamecock covered fivo furlongs in lmin Zsec. Bondage did not appear anxious to jraliop while runnirg five furlongs in lmin 7 3-ssec. Slio was followod by Once More, who ran half a mile in 33 3-ssr»c. Miss Mimic, with the assistance n; L-.-.ng Range over tho last thrjc, sprinted four furlongs in Clsec. Sir Fanciful and Adjutant galloped six furlongs together in lmin 13 .1-5 sec. Miss Mimic and Sir Fanciful leave for Trentham this evening. Post H2Ete and Euripos were not :i;l cut to run si.: furiongs in lmin 21sec, a distance that Braid covered immediately after in lmin 17scc. CanamaiKi did not find it any trouble to beat St. Wir.ncw over five furlongs in lmin 6 2-ssec, v.-hile Tremer.a, who has not been galloped for some weeks, ran four furlongs in olsec, being on the bit all the way. Jeanuot covered nine furlongs in 2min 0 4-ssec, and was gallopdng veil within herself all the way. After trotting and cantering once round, Pnka jumped off at the seven furlong peg, and readied the winning post in lmin 29isec. Winter Cherry cantered a round, and ran home the last six ftirlougs of the next circuit in lmin 17 2-ssec. Hylans galloped seven furlongs very easily in lmin 33 2-osec. Pyjama beat Subtorfugo over five furlongs in lmin 1 3-£ sec. Cantering round to the five furlong pest, Biplane jumped off, and ran heme with his cars pricked in lmin 1 1-Jsec. Spangle ran the same journey all out in lmin 12-ssec. King of the Valley, who did not begin as quickly as Jingo, had no .difficulty in catching the Flavus gelding, and beating him home decisively. Missouri, who commenced ouicker than King Star, led the Martian gelding over fivo furlongs, run in lmin 3 -J-osec. Koesian's sis furlongs in lmin 16 2-ssec was the best gallop of tlia morning. Bandy and Bombproof ran five furlongs together in lir.iu 5 2-ssec. Mr R. H. Aldsworth, of Johnsonvillo, has been appointed judge to the Napier Park Racing Club, in place of the late Mr W. H. - Hartgiil. A Sydney message says that Desert Gold is training on steadily at Randwick. II is understood that at the Spring Meeting of the Wellington Racing Club the conditions obtaining in the pre-war days will again be in vogue, and that the ordinary booths, which liuve for a considerable time been missed from the racccourao will bo reestablished. ' (Br "Searchlight.") Acceptances for tho Wellington Trotting Club's Annual Meeting close on Friday. Sympathy has been scratched for all engagements at the Wellington Trotting Club's Annual Meeting. J. McDermott will in future train his team at Halswell, where he has acquired a private track. Agathos has been turned out for a month's epell, and his stall has been taken by the Proudcliild mare, Bank Note, who looks big and wejl after her recent let-up T. G. Fox's pair, Koraki and Puwhenua. have been freely engaged at the Nelson and Marlborough Meetings. Gleaming has left A. Cox's stable. Ono of his kne© joints is showing signs of unsoundness, and it may be necessary to give the Galindo gelding a rest. Frandocia is still causing liis connexions I a deal of trouble, being very lame in front. Tho actual ailment has not yet been located, but when it i 3 the consistent eon of Franz is certain to require patience and time before ho is fit to race again. Although Frank Tracey ha® been nominated for the principal two mile races at Forbury Park, he is by no means a certain starter, and more than likely will contest the sprint events at tiro same fixture. . Bundura and.'Jlinteon are doing well; and appear to havo greatly benefited by their holiday racing. Both ore freely engaged at Forbury Park, and are expected to make tho trip. Gipsy King has returned from the West Coast, and is under orders for Forbury Pari:. J. Deyell has .the sou of O.Y.M. looking bright and well. ,'~A recent addition to E. Berry's team at Addington is a well-grown two-year-old by Logan Pointer from Sal Tasker, a natural pacer. The six-year-old trotter, by Wildmoor, from Miss Burlington, also in Berry's stable, has settled down, and is now on the improve. A. Cox has taken in hand a promising two-year-old trotter by Lorraine Todd, from Mayflower. He is a well-developed youngster, and has a pleasing way of trotting. J.. Brype.'has thirty-two horses, in work at Oakhampton Lodge. The stable had a very successful ;timo during the holiday meetings, winning ten races, and being placed in several others. : Brown's Nugget and Strategy are being kept in steady work by W. Smith, although they do not claim any engagements. Good- nominations havo been received by tho Nelson Trotting Club for its Annual Meeting. Amongst the Canterbury-owned and trained horses engaged are:—King of Lydia, Puwhenua, Drifter,. Wee Bell, Belgian King, Stage Whispers, Koraki, Lady Esma, Bessie Wood, Serenity, Gold Queen, Jean Dillon, Dandy Jack, and-Tit Bits. Satisfactory nominations have been received by the Marlborough Trotting Club for its Annual Meeting. Canterbury Btables are represented as follows:—'Wee Bell, Drifter, Lady 'Esma, Pieter Timmerman, Belgian King, Locanda Junior, Tit Bits, Dandy Jack, Bessie Wood, Koraki, Jean Dillon, Puwhemja, Serenity, Gold Queen, Full Cry, and Bigamist. DESERT GOLD IN WORK. (Bjr Cable.—Press A«*ociaHon. —Copynjht ) SYDNEY, January 11. . Desert Gold ia training steadily at Bandwick. . FEILDING J.C.'S SPRING MEETING. ?TBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) FEILDING, Januaiy 11. The Feuding Jockey Club's Spring Meeting, postponed from November 30th, was held in fine weather. There was a good attendance, and the track was in good order. The totalisator investments were £31,838, as against £30,469. Results: — WAITUNA HACK HURDLES, of 200 gove; one mile nr/.l a half—2 Whiro 10 Stan. Reid 1; 1 Zola 11 3 2; 4 First Line 9 7 3. 3 Vacuum 10 13; G Lord Ainslie 10 10: 7 Lady Amai 9 9; and 5 Rio 9 8 &l£o started. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 2m 4G 4-ss. FLYING STAKES, of 800 eovs: six furlongs—6 StaTengo 7 5 car. 7 7£ P. Rayner 1: 1 Nyetad 9 12; 2 Rawakore 7 3. 3 Royal Chef 7 11; 5 Jean Laddo 7 5 car. 7 7J; and 4 "Sheila G 13 also started. Won by a head. Time, 1m 15 3-ss. AOItANGI TRIAL PLATE, of ISO sova; weight 7 7; five furlongs arid a half—2 Boreal is car. 7 8$ W. E. Tamplin 1; 1 Vance 2; 7 March On 3. 5 Queen Carnival; 3 Sunburst; G Crystal Palace car. 8 3: 9 Aratika; S Golconda; and 4 Jane Douglas car. 7 9} also started. Won by. a length. Time, In; 10 2-ss. THIRTEENTH FEILDING STAKES, of 500 60Vs. Five furlongs. 2. G. L. Stead's ch c Surveyor by Nassau —Pedometer 7 8 car. 7 10 B. Morris 1 3. A. Alexander's br f Silver Link 3yrs S G 2 4. G. M. Currie'a b f Pennon 4yra 8 11 .. 3 1 Croe«us 8 12; 6 Kipling 8 G; 5 Bonny Briar 7 10; 8 Ermine 7: and 7 Bitholia G 9 also started. Won easily By two lengths. Time, 1m 1 1-5&. APITI HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovk; I seven furlongs—l Sonnino 7 7 car. 7 lo* H. Young 1; 2 Tigritiya S 3 2; 3 Signor Ella 7 3 3. G Paddington Green 9 2: 4 Royal Park 8 13; 3 Winning Shot 8 5; G Namur

*7 13; 7 Trombone 7 12; 8 War Scot 7 D Railand 7 3 also started. Won hv a nw Time, lm 295. ' BOSe *. MANCHESTER HANDICAP,, of 500 nnone mue and a quarter—l Taeabonr l car. S 1 H. Gray 1: 2 Rew- Po to s G o. l ® Kose Pink S 1 3: 5 Classification 7 4 7 6: 6 Muitaino 7 0 car. ? 3j. -_j , V -7 "car. C 11 aieo stVrted.' •Won'by .half a. Tun*v 2jn.Sc The judge place;! Brr>nk Deiaval eecona hut aftev a demonstration placed the Horee^ us noovc. CHELTENHAM HACK HANDICAP a t J75 govs; six furlon-rs—2 Rc<j Sienal '' I R. S. Bagby 1: 3 Cotillion 7 U "17,, • 70 3. 4 Carmel ArcJ. 86: i' H tIS 6 1 : r-ncl 6 Tromoone 7 13 also stated. by tentrxn. Tunc. 1m 15 3.5KIWI TEA WELTER .HANDICAP 0 ' r 'oo ?ovs: feven furlon»e—3 Marqueteur S l • 4 HasMe 6 3 2: 2 Munsier 8 7 •> rw S 12: 1 Cherry Mart. S : ? S3: 7 Arisen 8; an-1 6 Gem aViso startea. \\ on by a length. Time, lm 295. NELSON T.C.'S ANNUAL IIEETING Tho following nominations have been received : — PIONEER TROT .(in saddle), D f 40 «0-e----■4.15 c'.asd: one mile and a half Pear!. Grey Ball, Irish Tom, Ki n . s of Lydia Paday Chimes, Bonnie Child, Puwhemi.' Roe»» Alma, Drifter, Wo& Bell, Tassv M ' Colmtrave, Star of Linwood, Sure Enough' Josephine £■~ Dardanelles, Brandon Bel«?nn Kin?, Virr.aiia, Belle Aurore, Lyall' Bav* 5 WAIMEA HANDICAP- (in- harness), o* CO 60ve: 5.30 class; for nnhoppled trotters only ■ two miles—Lady Bird, Sir Wild more. Marvoio. Stage Whisper, Wood'nol], Koraki Lady Eonia, Colintratve, Major Election Boliin, Bill Holt. Marathon Child, Roth'moor Ovsrland, McCormack. Arran I.ad Holland' NELSON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (in harness), of 115 eovs: 5.5 class; two miles—Black Beldon, Tracov Boy, Ivat-o Zolock. Puwhenua, Bessie Wood, Wild Pedo Lord Agapuntlius. Serenity, Invictus, Jewel Locanda. Miss Marion, Prince Huon Gold. Queen, Woodland Rase, Wee Bel!. ' LADIES' BRACELET (optional), of 50 s-jvs; t-vo miles —Oo'den Bay, Irish Tout, Lady Chancellor, Belle of Bombiiv. Jessie Maud. Waiwhero. Governor Jack, Hopeless, Bav Willimn, Hsrold Linton, Sure Enough, Skyiar':. Cairo, Oaktree, Overland,' McCormack, Wi'd d'Or. BRIGHTWATE.R HANDICAP (in raddle), i of 50 sovs; for unhoppled only: 4.8 (.'lpss; one mile and a half—Wioletts, Tom Tit. Marvolo, Stage Whisper, Wood 8011, B™lie Aurore, Koraki, Jean Dillon, Lady T'"«mi - . Star of Linwood, Major K'eetion. Mir-r Pirate, Bill Holt, Marathon Chi'd. Arran Lad, Lvull Bay. RICHMOND HANDICAP (in harness), of PO sovs; 3.50 clsss; one mile and a half— R/?ioice (pony}. Tracey Bov, Clarion Chim«»s, Puwhenua, Dixie 1.-?e, Dandy Jack, Wee B»ll. Tasiv Mj, Lornncla Jnnior, Wi'd Pedo, Suddit.e. Tn«-icfuß, Prince Huon, Tit Bits. WAKEFIELD of 45 sovh ; one mile and a half—Why Not, Irish Tom,. I.ndy Chancellor, Sir Wildmoor, Belie oF Bombay. Tom Tit (pony), Jr«=ie Maud, Waiwhero, Cn'intrave. Governor Jack, Hopeloos, B-iy A*")lliam. Harold Liiton, Qti<v»n Rita, > r i.«i Mollv. Sk'-Wk. Josephine S., Holland. W?.Co~mark. Wild d'Or. DASH HANDICAP f'n jmrn'ss), of 60 «r>vs: 2.'0 rlasa: one mile—R<"'oice (pony), Black BpMo". Koraki, Word'arid Ro">e, Dnndv Jn<-k. M.. Bessie Wood. Hodoleps. Siiddi'e, Wild Pedo. Zit.-i. Lord Aea"nnthna, Se'eni'v, I Miss Marion, Jewel Locanda. Gold Queen, Prince Huon. WAIRIO J.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. IPRESS ASSOCIATION TELEOKAM.) INVEKCARGILL, January 12. Tho following acceptances have been, received : — MAIDEN PLATE, of 75 sovs; weight 8; seven furlongs—All Kain, Bluo Gauntlet, Callander, Cloihildo, Flag Lieutenant, Gaberlunzie, Lady Pallas, Marching Order, Matilda, Mettle Drift, Mirza, Oaterman, Eagle, Red Tape, Spanish Queen, Staff Officer, Turtoa, Wild Night. NIGHTCAPS TROT HANDICAP (in Saddle), of 100 sovs; class'4m; one mile and a half —Etfie Adair scr; Hectdale scr, Ja■pouica ecr; Kola Bell acr; Lauca Lad ecr; Moonoy scr; Princess Cole ecr; Spots wood scr; Tahiti scr; The Gunner ecr.

AYAIRiO CUP, of 175 sovs; ono mile and a quarter—Erroneous 7 10; Wild Night 7 9; Glenwood 7 5; Lochella 7 5; Partisan. 7; Red. Tape 7. WOODLAW HANDICAP, of 85 sovs; six furlongs—Revolution 9 2; Wild Night 8 2; Mussulman 7 12; Glenwood 7 12; Lady Knight 7 iO; Martifors 7 7. APARIMA STEEPLECHASE, of 100 aova; about two miles and a quarter—Silver Spire 11 9; Nocturnal 10 12; Captain French 9 10; Grafton Tot' 9 7; John Peel 9.7; Master Jim-9 7; Tipperary Boy 9 7; Walrus 9 7; \yj Q i BIRCHWOOD TROT HANDICAP (in Saddle), of 75 aova; class 2.40; one mile— Cuirassier ecr; .Eifio Adair 6cr; Harold Wallace scr; Japonica' scr; Lasca Lad ecr; Mooney acr; Spotswood ecr; The Gunner scr; Barkly 60yds bhd. WAIRAKI HANDICAP, of 75. soys; five furlongs—Flag Lieutenant 9; Matilda 9; Red Eagle Clothilda 8 10; Lima S 10 j Osterman 8 9; .Callander 8 7: Lady Pallas 8- 7; Mettle Drift 8 7;' Mirza 8 7; Pleasureform 8 7; Rubican 8 7; Sartorva.l 8 7; Spanish Queen 8 7; Staff Officer 8 7. WREY'S BUSH of 100 aova; one mile—Order Down 9 6; Nocturnal 8 2; Erroneous 8; Wild Night 8; Partisan 7 11; Red Tap'© 7 9; Cannot 7 8; Callander 7 7. FOXTON R.C.'S' ANNUAL MEETING. (press association- telegram.) WELLINGTON, January 12. The following handicaps have been declared : — HACK HURDLES. HANDICAP, of 175 aova; on© ■ mile and a half and about 100 yards—Multicipal 10 11; Want 10 9; Master Lupin 10 9; Vacuum 10 8; Starcngo 30 8; Lord Ainslie 10 G; Maraototara 9 13; First Line 9 11; Nelson 9. 11; Sweet Tinpcrary 9 9';' Kurapai 9 8; Otara 9 7; Hiwitapu 9 6; Altercation 9 5; Moutoa Camp 9 6; Qll inn's Poet 9 6; Lady Amai 9 5; Speedwell Mao 9 4; Rio 9 3; Tho Summit &; Manhattan 9; Sarborfite 9; Hoatu 9; Gywnne 9. HIMITANGI. HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—Occasion 9; Rajput 8 12; Gold Problem 8 11; : .Carmel Arch 8 6; Idle Talk 8 3; Red Signal 8 2Tuticorin 8 1; Borcahs 7 J2; Beloved 7 11; Pomeroy 7 11; Transmission 7 10; Mystified '7 7; Dick 7 2; Ohinowairua 7 2; March.. On 71; Rene Rose 7; Dry Up 7; Vigilo 7; Rora 7;. Barleycorn 7; Crystal Palace 7. , FOXTON CUP, of 400 sovs ; ono mile and a quarter —Sweet Corn 9 6; All Over 8 13; Rewi Poto 8 13; Hydni3 8 11;. Rose Pink 8 7; Henry Clay 8 5: Battle Song 8 4; Glorify 8 2; Orleans 7 13; Elocution 7 10; Classification 7 7; Master Moutoa 7 5; Comment 7 4; Joan Laddo 7 1; Ahi Ka 6 i 3; Ladifv G 10; Roumania 6 7; Altercation 6 7; Namur 6 7. AWAHOU HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sov3;' about one mile and 100 yards— Camp 9 7; Rienzi 9 4; Swintou 9 2; Pomeroy 8 1-2: Transmission 8 11; First Line 8 10; Arihia 8 9; Willys Knight 8 6; Ap--1 plaud S 6; Battle Array 8 4; Probity 8 3; Sunburst 8. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, 0f.250 sovs; six furlongs—Sweet Corn 10 9; All Over 9 2; Ilydriis 8 32; Starengo 8 9:' Chimera 7 13; I'awakore 7 10; Trentham Rose 7 9; Astor.7 8; Jean Laddo 7 8; Tirana 7' 7; Goldstream 7 7; Ahi Ka.7 2; Bairnsdale C 12; Moutoa Ivanova 6 9. . DASH HACK HANDICAP, of'l3o. sovs; five furlongs and a half—King's Armour 9; Occasion 8 13; Rajput 8 12: Gold Problem 8 11; Carmel Arch 8 5; Idle Talk 8 3; Samarang 8 2: Honeybee 7 12; Lady Kilworth 7 12; • Borealis 7 12; Vance 7 7; Wonder 7 7;. Stutter 7 5; War Soot 7 3; Probitv 7 2; Dick 7 1: Guinea Gold 6 13; Zemanek G 13; Golconda 6 12; Volito 6 12; Reno Roso G 12; Sarbonito"G 12 ; Jingleform ft 12; Naughty Girl 6 12; Barleycorn 6 12; Khatmandu G 12: Simoda 6 12; Aratika 6 12: Seafoam G 12:- Lepanto 6 12; Crystal Palace 6 12: Rora 6 12. ' _, HERRINGTON WELTER HANDxCAP. of 200 sovs; eeven furlongsBattle v- Song 9 9: Coinmeiit 9 8; Master Lupin 9 1: Orleans 9: S>vr«>fc Tipperary 8 13; Silver Towrue 8 11: Goldstream 8 10- Ahi Ka 3 9: Tirana 8 8; Hiwitapu 8 6- Otara 8 5; Need 8 3: Moutoa Camp 8 3; Altercation 8 3; Ltvdify 8 2; Carmel Arch 8 1- Ladv Amai 7 13: Red Signal - 12- Lord Ainslie 7 11; Pomeroy 7 11: Applaud 7 11; Dick 7 11; Probity 7 11. MARLBOROUGH T.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. The following nominations have been reHANDICAP (in harness), of 45 sovs; 4min class: ond mile and a half—Puwheuua, Brown Pearl, Rcjojce, Brandon, Locanda Junior. Drifter, Wee Bell, Plain Bill, Clarion Chimes, Lady Foster. .Vinalia, Black Arrow, Calumet, Belgian King, Elsie Drift, Cream Pufi, Tit Bits. IMPROVERS' HANDICAP (m harness), of CO i-ovs; 5.10 ci-ass; two miles—Dandy Jack, Derrynane, Bessie Wood, Wax Lord, Wee Bell, Paddy Chimes, Lady Foster, Invictus, Imperial Dolly.' STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in saddle), of 50 sovs? 4min class; for unhoppled trotters only; one mile and a_ half—Koraki, Wood Bell, Jean Dillon, Wioletta, Lady Esma, Welcome Boy, Bill Hoult, Relief, Calumet, Ballin, Lady Hoult, Belle Aurore, I'ieter Timmerman. MARLBOROUH HANDICAP (in harness), of 130 -sore; class Sniin; - two miles—Pu-j ■whenua, Serenity, Lord Agnpanthus, Tracey Boy, Kate Zolock, Full Cry, Gold Queen. LADIES' BRACELET (optional), of 50 sovs;<4min class; one mile and a hajf— Bonny Child, Derrynane, Brandon, Dardanelles, Bunting, Belgian King, John Hoult, Ballin, Belle Aurore, Lord Thorpe. ■■ PBESIPRNTfi HANDICAP (ia caddie), of

63 govs; for unhoppied_ trotlers only; 5.20 class: two miles—Kerala, Wood Bell, Jean Dillon, Wiolettu, Lady Esma, Welcome Boy, Bill Hoult, Relief, Pieter Timmerman, Imperial Dolly. DASH HANDICAP (in harness), or 75 ecva; '-.30 class; one mile—Dandy Jack, Serenity, Lord Agapantiras, Zitn, Full Cry, Invictu6, Lackwood, Bigamist, GoH Queen. FAREWELL HANDICAP (optional), of 50 bovs: 2.15 class: one mite and ■a. quarter— KorrJti. Brown Pearl. Rejoice. Brnrdon. Locanda Junior, War Lord, Wee Bel!, Plain Bill, Clarion Chimes. Trac-ey Boy, Lady Foster, Dardanelles, Vinalia, Black Arrow, Dillon,.-,Elsie Drift, Tit Bits, Puwhenua.