SPORTING.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16426, 21 January 1919, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING AND TROTTING NOTES. (BT "Looker-ON.") The heavy tain last week made the plough at Ricearton unfit to work on for a few - days. The caretaker has set to work on it again, and it will be available this morning. Euripos waa given a schooling gallop over four flights of hurdles yesterday morning. He had Bore for * companion, and would ■have jumped well-but'the .old hurdler raced him into each fence a little too fast, which caused him to hit two flights very hard. A Varco gelding that M. Hobbs purchased when last in Australia has joined the active brigade. Though only broken in' a few weeks ho shapes well, and like most of Varco'a stock has an even temper. The race Stamboul had atTimaru caused liim to lighten up in the middle piece. Ho .is a very bold galloper, and just the sort that should do well over hurdles. Moorabbe was sent up to race at the Wellington Meeting by lost night's boat. Acceptances for the Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Meeting close to-morrow. Oxenhope, who is suffering from a badly cracked foot, is to be given a spell for two or three months.,Roumania and Trentham Hose, who came over'from the "West Coast during the week, were shipped to Wellington on Saturday evening. It is reported that H. Gray will ride Menelaus in the Wellington Cap. As Mascot will be bracketed her stable-mate, the pair will probably go out favourites, Bon Spec, who has had' an easy time of it ,since ho raced at Invercargill, owing to lameness, was given a round on the tan yesterday at a good half pace, and pulled up sound. In the "Weekly Press," published this morning: "Wellington Prospeots" are disl cussed by Wayfarer and Looker On, and V, "Where to Place the Judge's Bos," by Wayfarer, who also talks of the Sloan seat and . the. to a jockey of being "Shot Clear of his Horse"-in a tumble. Spectator writes on "Racing North of Auckland," and there is -a timely article on Weight-for-age and. Handicap Form. In "When Found" the subject is "The Ago-Date.of Thoroughbreds." Other sporting sections contain: "Ihe Kennel: Cruelty Caused by Omission"; "Australia's Greatest All-round Cricketer"; Golf: 1 A Difficult Hole and Famous Finals; Lawn Tennis, Deportment on the Court: and "Evo.lution of the Aeroplane Engine.' (Bt "Searchlight.") Nominations • for the Waikato Trotting Club's Annual Meeting cloae on Monday. Acceptances for the Forbury Park Trotting Club's Summer Meeting close to-morrow. Handicaps for the Marlborough Twitting Club's Annual Meeting will be declared tomorrow. Belgium Lad 9sec was omitted from the list-of'acoeptors in' the Petone Handicap at the Wellington Meeting and Bundong 60yds 5' bhd in the Electric Handicap. ... Both trotting events to be decided at the i.%/, Methven Racing Club's Annual Meeting have ■■. - received a liberal response from owners. In--V' , ' eluded in the list of nominations »re Lord :'i. Minto, Salcotnbo, Sweet Cole Hickorywood, /.'Pleasant Mount, High Admiral, Locanda DU- / lan, and Erin's Isle. > , ■' A- Fleming leaves to-day r for Wellington with Black Yet, Wonderland, and Pi«ter Timmerman to tak© part in tbo Wellington Trotting Olub's Annual Meeting. . 'Good nominations have been received, by the Winton.Trotting Club for. its Annual ;M*etmg. Amongst those engaged, are Sympathy, Miss Rye,- Malice, Odd_ > Gavin, Eros, Seaward Spot, South Star, Matty's Boy, Swift wood, and Sashwood. •' /- v-Anme Black left-for the North on Satur- ' dav; to take part in the -Wellington Trotting Club's Annual Meeting. ■ . • Darkest and Master Robin, have each been penalised 48yda in the Musselburgh Handicap •at the Forbury Park Trotting Clubs \ - Meeting. The "Weekly Press" published this mornins has the following about the light harn4s sport :-Wellington Trotting Club Prospects', by Searchlight; .Wheel and Saddle. Insufficient Fines: Dissatisfied The Grand Circuit of 1018; The Starting Question, by Alex. Fleming \ " TRENTHAM TRAINING NOTES. (press association telegram.) . WELLINGTON, January 20. it Trentham this morning moet of the visiting horses sprinted over short courses. , . , Punka &nd several southern horse© arrived ■ f yesterday. " , Battle Array and Risingham ran four fur- • ■ longs in 51sec. Snub covered a mile in Imm 46sec. Menelaus and Mascot improved the pace over the last six furlongs of a circuit. ■ Surveyor was better than Sun Danoe over five furlongs down the straight couree. Red ._ Signal ran seven furlongs in lmin 33aec. •- - Red Ribbon, Nobleman, Ladogeur, and Hyttus ran a mile in lmin 456ec f Red Biboon • going best. Robur, First Salute, and Scornnil ran six furlongs in lmin 18sco. Palm Oil and,Signor Ella covered seven furlongs, the latt'sis in lmin 17 2-seec. Nanna beat Re- > buff over half a mile. Rebekah and Sunburnt sprinted half a mile in BOseo. Michaela and Kilboyne were worked after breakfast. F. Tilley's Fordell team is expected tonight. i , METHVEN R.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. The" following nominations have been re- — I— ww:MOUNT HARDING WELTER HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; seven furlongs—Missouri, Bohdage, Britain Crown, Merton, Fabisco, Highfield, Bonsign, Bombproof, ThesUus, John ReUly, Bill Terry, Single, .Hytem, > Radidl, Golden Prince, F -'Yes, Stamboul. METHVEN CUP, of 175 sovs; oue mile. •V~ and-a quarter—Adjutant, Sir Fanciful* Bandy, Rose' Pink, Kilrush, King of the Valley, Spy|j»es,. Spangle, Bellshire, Subterfuge, Good : SPRINGFIELD TRIAL PLATE, of 60 ■ova; five furlongs—Minsk, Cerberus, Ceolshe, ~ " Loraine, Russet, Soultuiena, Will Oakland, $ f Matipo, Rapid River, Hytem, Genilla, Mytho'yvi I :,' ' logy;. Jack Symonds, Immense, Tho Sapper. ELECTRIC PLATE, of 80 sovs; five fur- ; longs—Merton, Rosevear, Moorabbe, Daytime, 6& V Bombproof, Trentham Rose, The Finn, Tne«i . Plastic, .Iriah Elegance, Zephlanri, Py- ; jama, Polygon.

VIEWMOUNT HACK HANDICAP, of 70 | covs; sir furlongs—Mieaouri, Post Haste, Red Pool,- Tunio, Moorabbe, The Sapper, High[field, Bonsign, Bomb, Bill Terry, _ Nauty *Queen, Triple Entente, Hytem, Irish Elegance, Radial, Polygon. MOUNT HUTT HANDICAP', of 100 eova; six furlongs—Tip Up, Kosevear, Highfield, Daytime, Bandy, The Finn, Matty, Zeph3and, Bellshire, Bon Spec, Pyjama, Good Hope, Stamboul. DRAYTON TROT (in harness), of 75 eovs; one mile and a half—Salcombe, Beta Hiion, Fernmoor, Bert McKinney, Bearman, Bride, Anna,* Major Wilkes, Sweet Cole, Randolph, Gerlefan, Hickory wood, "Volo, Hoymetta, Eulius, Emperor, Lady Theckla, High Admiral, Irish Eyes, Eilywood, Ivy Mack, First Carbine, Edina, Drift Mine, Sallywood, Kiltess, Harold's Queen, Locanda Dillon, Our Chance, Douglas Wilkes. FARMERS' TROT (in harness), of 100 sovs; two miles —Salcombe, Reta Huon, Fernmoor, Indra, Newcourt, Major Wilkes, Sweet Gole, Randolph, Hickorywood, Pleasant Mount, Volo, Edina, Drift Mine, Sallywood, Lord Minto, Greta, Outstep, Erin's Islo, NELSON T.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. (SPECIAL TO "THE PRESS.") NELSON, January 20. The following handicaps have been declared:— PIONEER TROT (in saddle), of 40 eova; 4.15 class; one mile and a half—Taasy M. ecr; Puwhenua 15s; Wee Bell 15a; Rose Alma 19a; Dardanelles 235; Lyall Bay 235; Colintiaive 235; Vimalia 275; Brandon 80s; Belgian King 325; Star of Linwood 355; King of Lydia 355; Belle - Aurore 35s ; Sure Enough 355; Drifter 365; Bonny Child 365; Paddy Chimes -86s; Josephine S. 375; Grey Ball 395; Brown Pearl 393; Irish Tom 425. WAIMEA HANDICAP (in harness), of 60 sovs; for unhoppled _ trotters _ only; 5.30 class; two miles—Koraki ecr; Overland 11a; Woodbell 12s; Lady Bird 15s; Colintraive. 15s; Lady Eema 16s; Marvolo 18s; Major Election 18s; Bill Holt 19s; Rothmore 22e; Ballin 225; Marathon Child ■225; McCormack 26a; Sir Wildmoor 265; Stage Whisper 265; Holland 265. NELSON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (in harness), of 115 eova; 5.5 class; two miW —Prinoe Huon scr; Kate Zolock 4s; Mi 33 Marion ss; Serenity 7a; Invictus 8a: Gold Queen 10a; Lord Agapanthus 10a; Bessiewood 10s; Black Beldon 11a; Trocey Boy lis; Puwhenua lis; Woodland Rose lis; Wee Bell lis; Wild Pedo lie; Jewel Locanda lie. LADIES' BRACELET (optional), of B0 sovs; two miles—Hopeless ecr; Skylark 6s; . Overland 17s; McCormack 82s; Sure Enough J 345; Gbtden Bay 345: Bay William 375; ' Governor Jack 38s; Harold Linton 38s; i Wfld d'Or 38a; Lady Chancellor 38s; Belle of j Bombay 38s; Cairo 38a; Jessie Maud 42a; I Maiwhero 41s; Oak Tree 49s t Irish Tom 425.

BRIGHTWATER HANDICAP (in saddle), of 50 sovs; for unhoppled trotters only; 4.8 class; one mile and' a half—Koraki scr; Jean Dillon ss; Miss Pirate 9s; Colintraive 12s; Lady Esma 14s; Wioletta 14s; Major Election 15s; Bill Holt 15s; Marvolo 15s; Marathon Child 18s; Star of Linwood 20s; Tom Tit 20s; Arran Lad 21s; Stage Whisper 21s: Belle Aurore 225.

RICHMOND HANDICAP (in habeas), of 80 sovs; 3.50 class; one mile and a half—Tassy M. scr; Suddito 2s; Prince Huon .6s; Invictus l?s; Dandy Jock 14s; Rejoice 14s; Wild Pfdo 15s; Wee Bell 15s; Tracey Boy 15s; Puwhenua 15s; Clarion Chimes 17a; Dixie Lee 17s; LocanHn Junr. 17s; Tit Bit 375, WAKEFIELD HANDICAP (optional), of 45 eovs; one mile- and a half—Hopeless scr; Rlc'lnrk 4«: Colintraive 16s; Tomtif 245; Holland 255: McCormack 255; Sir Wildmoor 25srBnv William 28f»: Josenhine S. 295; ri*ll of Bombay 30s; Why Not ?0s; Lady Chancellor 30s; Governor Jack 30s: Harold Linton 30s; Queen Rita 30s: Miss Molly 335; Irish Tom 335; Jessie Maude 335; Maiwhero 82s. DASH HANDICAP (in harness), of 60 sovs; one mile—Tnnsy M. scr; Suddite 2s; Prince Huon 5s : Hopeless 7s; . Mi«s Marion Invictus 9s; Serenity 9s; Zita 7s; Reioice 10s: Black Beldon 10s; Koraki 10s; Woodland Rose'los; Dandy Jack 10s; Bessie Wood 10s; Wild Pedo J 0s; Lord Agapanthus 108: Jewel Locanda 10s; Gold Queen 10s; Lyall Bay 10a.'