SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18413, 20 June 1925, Page 10

SPORTING.

Nominations for the Wellington Eac--sng Club's Winter Meeting close on Monday, at 9 p.m.

Acceptances for the Ashburfon County Eating Club's Winter Meeting are due on Monday, at o p.m.

6 The special trains for the combined meeting of the Banks Peninsula Eacing Club and Brackenfield Hunt, Trill leave Christehurch station for Eiccartori'"today at 11.15 a.m. and 11.30 a'.m-.,-not at the times advertised earlier in the week. A frequent tram'service Trill also be in commission. The charges for admission Trill be Is to course," and 2s Gd to the enclosure. With (lie sunshine of the past few days, flic track ■will bo in excellent order, and with a varied programme embracing, crosscountry, flat, and trotting events, there Bhould be a good attendance. The day's programme will be opened at noon with the Peninsula Hack Steeplechase, and though there are only four runners, the horses have all had experience over the country to be covered, and a very interesting contest should ensue. Cashman is probably the most sober fencer of the four engaged, and he will have a good following on that account. Lord Ashlea and Grim Joke should also race well, but Apex, in the little schooling he lias done, has not shown much liking for the business.

It will be something of a novelty to see thirty-four trotters in action in a raco at Eiccarton. This is the number paid up for in the Ellcsmcrc Trot, and Iho big course will give the runners moro latitude than they enjoy on trotting tracks. Nothing in the field can be written out, but possibly Nipper, Tctrachord, Wild Hebe, and Percy Dillon will be most in demand' if produced.

The top-weight in the Halswell Hack Handicap, Enare, will be hard to beat, but the four immediately., below, him on the card can all be depended on to race well. Serotina may .not be quite forward enough to see out the seven furlongs, but being a sister _to Owlscombo and half-sister to Nightwateh and Wise Bird must bo considered until experience in public proves that she is not up to the family standard. The Brackonfiold Handicap, run over a mile and a-quartcr, should, provide a good race. .Sunny Loch and Jubilant will carry tho bulk of tho investments, and should give their supporters an excellent run for their money. Ferino and Kilbirnio, on Ambcrley and Bangiora form, will also race well, as should Barn Owl, but the two first-mentioned read best. ...

Gay Juliet and Tho Cheat will be favoured by the distance,' ono mile, in tho Llttlo River Handicap, the field for which may bo reduced .to fivei runners should Ferino and Kilbirnio start in the preceding event. Moorland, of tho other runners, should race best.

The card for tho Kaituna Trot contains tho names of a number of probable starters in tho Ellcsmere Trot, and form in the latter race may fto worth following, in the Kaituna. Twjk. Among tho fresh horses, Audom'inionand Lord Clan may be tho most

Castellan and Lava appear to have tho Akaroa Handicap to themselves, their threo opponents having" shown littlo br no form this soason.

Scvoral horses ongagod at tho Meeting at Biccarton to-day, were sprinted a few furlongs' on tho JTo. 1 grass yestofday. They .included Gay Juliet, Jubilant, Sunny -Loch, Gay Life, Lava, and The Cheat. At his third attempt Apex (B. Choat) ■went over the brush double and sod wall at Biccarton yesterday, .but on reaching tho brush at the top of the. straight, ran off as ho had done at tho double. Ho is a good jumper when in the humour.

Tho English-bred horse Bold and Bad, brother to Saucy Sue, winner of this; year's Oaks, is to take tip stud duties next season at the Morphcttvillc stud, South Australia.

Tarloton is again being hacked about. Tho Nassau gelding has; put on condition during his respite from, work. Lord Ashlca (A. G. Campbell), and G'rim Joke (I. Tilson) 'were schooled separately over tho stbeplcchaso country at Rlecarton yesterday, giving satisfactory displays. Logan Chief is having a ; few days' spell, but will bo taken up again for the August Meeting at Addington. J. J. Kenncrley will also have Pedro pronto, Olonmel, and Dixie's Pride racing at that fixture. > '

Nativo Chiefj the twe>pea*-61d throequarter brother to Logan Chief, is to be gelded and will not be taken up again until next season. Sparkling Chimes and Mabon's Day are to bo returned to their owners, and !i further depletion of Kenncrley's team has occurred by tho salo of Bombardier to a North Mand owner. The tvninor mentioned has purchased in Australia the roan pacor "White Heather, by Honest Huon. Beta Peter is moving alone nicely under A. Cox's supervision, and the dual Cup winne:* promises to be well forward when the new season opens. For the Ashburton faces on Juno 26th and 27th, tho Railway Department has arranged a fast and convenient service, particulars of which afo advertised in this issue. Tickets at excursion fares are- being issued. Tho programme drawn up for the meeting to bo hold .on August 27th by the Auckland Trotting Club on tho occasion of tha visit of tho American Fleet, shows a total Of £4500 for sovon ©Vents. Tho Froo for AH, nine furlongs, will carry a stake of £750, and in order to attract tho best horsos, tho club will contribute £3O towards tho cxponso of each starter from the South Island. The six other ovents aro;— Handicap of £SOO, on© mile and a-half (limit 3.80); handieap of £SOO, twO miles (limit 4.44); handicap of £IOOO, IfWb nwes limit U. 34);, handicap Of £750, for trotters only, two miles (limit 4.45); handicap ,of £SOO, one inilo and a quarter (limit 2.55); handicap of £SOO, on© milo (limit^2.l4).

NAPIER PARK R.CS WINTER MEETING. IrRESS ASSOCXATtOJ? tBLtORAM.)

NAPIER, June 10, The Napier Park Racing Club's Winter Meeting opened to-d*y in dull weather with h fair attendance. As the result of recent heavy rain the going was holding. The totalisator investments Were £9877, as against £10,823 on tho corresponding day last year. Results :-*-

MOTEO HACK HURDLES, -of i SO sots,: 13m—2 BONEOTO 9 6 W. J. Bowden--14 1 Many Colours 10 6 2; 5 Garzon 9 5 3. 3 Little River 10 12; 6-Bliaafulness 9. 7; 4 Borcalis 9 5 also started. Wou by three lengths, flvo lengths between second antl third. Time 3m 23 2-ss.

PETANE HACK STEEPLECHASE of 17S boss; 2m—VKOVNOi 10 18 H. McSwaoney 1; 8 Maraetotara 10 11 2: l liahla, 10 11 8 3 Jovial 11 9; 8 Unelo Da>e 9 7: o silm" 9 8; 9 Chatham 9 3; 7; Birkenella. 9 8-10 Selenite 9; 5 Khybor Pass 9 also started Only- the placed horics finished. Won by ten lengths, twenty lengths between second and third. Time 4m 25 1-sb.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP STAKEs! of 200 sovsj lm*"-6 TARI 9 0, M. Franco 1fl llegau 10 1 2; 4 Lady Joyce 9 8 3. c Koodoo 10 9; 1 Arch Salute 10 9; 3 Battle Knight 10 8; 11 Nukumai 10 1; 7 Duo 9 1212 Pronto 9 3 j 10 Crown Gem 9; 8 Crisis 9 also started. Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time 1m 45 Mil.

2JAPIE& STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of 400 aova, second 50, third .25. About 3m. 6. E. il. Jturtagh's ch m ERIE by Nassau —Mountain Dream aged ,11 3 „ _ , S'. Henderson 1 2. E. Joyce's br g Sanforte 6yrs 10 13 2 <l, 1? Armstrong's b m Fireblight aged 9 3 3

1 Carawoefc It 2; 3 Baekeya 9 6; 6 First Lino 0 4 also started.

Vv'on by tiro lengths, throe tenths between second and third. Time (5m 30 l-3s. LADIES* NECKLACE HANDICAP of 100 bovs; 3jm—3 ROYAL SONG 10 7 Mr J. Morris 1; 1 General Carrington 11 9 2; G Mosthenes 50 11 3. 4 Melyn*nx 11 13: 2 Good Hark It 3; 4 Mixed Heather 10 7 also utarted. Won by a, length and n- half, a neck between *ocond and third. Timo 2m 20».

AKUftIRI. HURDLE HANDICAP of 250 so.**, second 30. third 20; ljm. 1. E. Hatch's b g ASKARI by Kilbroney —Lady Jean II aged 9. 8 - ' • L. fl. Morris 3 4. ,T. Hardwick's br g Go'dpicCc, ag»d 9 2 5. T,..ilulcEStor - s br m Birka aged 9 3 2 Santiago 10 8; 3 .Suspicion 9 also started. ■•'•'.

Won by a head, four length* between second and third. Time 3m 20 4-3s.

SETTLERS' HACK' HANDICAP of 130 Sovs: r,f--12 KILMEKE 9 J. Hockley f; 5 MANUTAI 0 A. Dixon t; 8 Albania 10 3 3. 11 Hhlkai 10 12: 7 Waloeka Jack 10 5; 18 Kenyon 10 5; 15 Polly Feachum 10 3; 3 Jubilee 10 2; C Teronenn 10 2; 1 Olympic 9 11:4 Polyphemus 9 lii; 14 Killocll f 7: 8 Tho B'rand 90; lOßlueJay 93; 10 .Stymie 9 2; 13 Sasham 9: 2 oKillian 9: 17 Serenade 9; 19 Merekara 9: 9 Martona 9 aJ?d started. A dead heat; third horse a he3d sway. Time lm IS 3-5?.

ACCEPTANCES I'OR TO-DAY. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE, of ,100 sovs: 2m—Kovno 12: Luke 10 9; Gay Bobbie 10 6; Curve 9 11; Gilta 9 9; Ethiopian 9 7 ; Master Oriilamme 9 7; Chatham 9 7. Birkenella 9 7; Khyber Pass 9 7. MEANEE HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sow; sf—Alabama 30 8; Kenyon 10 3; Jubilee 10; Pursepfoud 9 9; Kilroere 9 8; Manutai 9 6; I'olyphenus 9 8; The Slrand 9 4; Blue Jay 9; Serenade 9; Betty Einns 9. -wAiomra hack hurdles, of 150 sovs: lym—Trespass 10 33; Many Colours 10 9; Bonerto 10 3; Genaral Carrington 9 12; Birka 9 11; Good Mark 9 S; Blissfulness 9 5; Garzon 9 ">; Borc.ilis 9 2; Mountian Gun 9; Blue Star 9; Killian 9; Merekara 9; Mixed Heather 9. WINTER OATS, of 175 sovs; 7f—Koodoo 10 11: Haurnngi 10 0; Battle Knight 10 7; Megan 10 6; Duo 9 10; Tuahine 9 9; Lady Joyce 9 9; Pronto 9 1; Crisi3 9; Mosthenes 9; Mountain Top 9. PARK STEEPLECHASE, of 300 kovs; 2im —Jovial 10 8; Rantii 10 2; first Line 0; Maraetotara 9; Siloul Dick 9; Mahia 9; Uncle Dave 9.

PORAITfi HURDLES, of 200 covs; IJm— Vagabond 3 0 8; Santiago 30 8; Waioeka Jack 30 8; Askari 9 11; Woden 9 5; Goldpiece 9 3.

NEWSTED HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs: Gf —Huikai 30 12; Alabama 30 7; Teinpean 10; Jubilee 30; Gauntlet 9 12; Roval Sons 9 10; Olympic 9 9; Manufai 9 9; KHlock 9 5; Bluo Jay 9; Hillation 9; Martona 9.

ENGLISH RACING.

ASCOT HEATH MEETING.

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LONDON, June 18. Following is tho rosult of th 6 GOLD CUP, •» sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, with 4060 botS added, including cup va'md 500 sovs; second 700, third 300. Special weights. 2jm. A. Barclay Walker's br c SAXTORB by Torby 4yrs 9 .. I H. H. Aga Khan's b c Salmon Trout, by The Tetrarch 4yris 0 .. . . 2 Lord Astor's b c St. Germans, by Swyn-ford—-Hamoaze 4yra 9 .. 3 Six started. Won by a length.

Tho Ascot Gold Cup was first run in 1807; but between, 1845 and 1853 the race was known As the Emperor's Plate. It was rtnnrred the Ascot Gold Cup in 1864, and has borno that title continuously except ttota 1915-18, when no meetings were held at Ascot. A substitute race was put on at Newmarket in tho two seasons 1917 and 1918. The winner almost- invariably is m tho first flight, and last year, tho groat French, colt Trassine was successful. Srintorb,..this year's Winner, had not run this season when the last .exchanges camo to hand, but his form as a three-year-old wis very consistent with only otto unplaced performance in eight starts. This was in the Hardwick Stakes at Ascot. lie won five races, including tho Payno Stakes' at Newmarket and the Newmarket fit. Lege?, July Sweepstakes at LingCold Park, Groiit Northern St. Leger at Stockton, and the Poncaister Cup from a fine field, comprising Partnenio,' Cockpit, Terosina, Pendoland, &ttd Barohseourt. in Thursday's race he reversed positions with Salmon Trout, Who defeated him Ust season in the Doncastor St. Logen His other placed performance last year was a second in the Duke of York Plato at York. Salmon Trout, besides winning the St. Leger last sefcon, was also Victorious in tho Hastings Plato at Newmarket and the Princess of Wfrles's Stakes on tho same fourse at a later meeting. Ho also ran second in the KeAvmar* ket Stakes, Richmond Three-year-old Stakes at Hurst Park, and Kingsclero Plato at Newbury, and third In the Champion Stakes at Newmarket. i&t. Germans has already run prominently this season by winning the Coronation Cap m Epsom,, beating Sansevino his conqueror In the Derby of 1024. As a three-year-old St. Germans never finished out of a place in nine starts, winning six ratios and finishing second twice and third once. Ho won the Craven Stakes, Lowther Stakes, Royal Stakes, and Limekiln Stakes, all at Newmarket; tho Liverpool St. Leger,. and the Hampton Court Groat Throe Years Old Stakos at Hurst Park, beating the Oaks winner Slfaitlace. Besides the fierby. Satt' so.ino won the Rugoley Sweepstakes at Birmingham, and tho Princo of Wales Stakes at Ascot.

RACES POSTPONED, (Received June lfllh, 11.55 p.m.) SYDNEY, Juno id. Heavy rain caused the postponement until Tuesday of to-morrow's -Canterbury Park Race aieeting.