SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18903, 19 January 1927, Page 14

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. Jan. 20, 22, 24—Wellington R.C. Summer. Jan. 21, 22—Foxton R.O. Annual. Jan. 22—Bay of Islands R.C. Annual. Jan 26, 27—Pahiatua K.O. Annual. Jan. 29, 31—Takapuna J.C. Summer. Feb. 2 —Tapanui K.C. Annual. Feb. 2, 3—Egmont B.C. Summer. Feb. 3 s—Gisborne B.C. Summer. # Feb. 5, 7-Te Kuiti B.C. Annual. Feb. 10, 12— Duiiedin J.C. Autumn. Fob. 10. 12—Taranaki J.C. Autumn. Feb 10, 12—Poverty Bay Turf Club Summer. Feb. 12, 11—Rotoma K.C. Annual. Feb. 16-Clifden R.C. Annual. Feb. 17, 10—Wanganui J.C. Autumn. Feb. 17—Toiaga Bay J.C. Annual. , Feb. 23, 24, 26—Nelson J.C. Annual. Feb. 24—Waiapu R.C. Annual. Mar. 2, 3—Dannevirke R.C. Autumn. March 3, 5— Marlborough R.C. Summer. March 9—Opotlki J.C. Annual. April 3—A.J.C. Warwick Farm. April 16, 18, 20, 23—Australian J.C. Autumn. TROTTING FIXTURES. Jan. 22—Hawke's Bay T.C. Annual. Jan. 22—Te Aroha T.C. Annual. Jan 27, 29—Forbury Park T.C. Summer. Jan! 29—Poverty Bay T.C. Annual. Feb. s—Cheviot T.C. Annual. Feb 12— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. Summer. Feb! 25—Kaikoura T.C. Annual. March 4—Marlborough T.C. Annual. TURF GOSSIP. The Taranaki horses Mint Leaf and Oration havo been going particularly Troll in thoir work at Hawera. The Taranaki trainer, E. George, will be represented at Wellington by Te Monanui, Eoyal Mint, Mint Leaf, Melissa, and Oration. Te Monanui has been doing splendid work on the track, having improved by the racing in Auckland. He should be in great nick when facing the starter at Trentham. Koyal Mint has also come on well, but may not bo quito. capable of running out one mile and a half. Oration has been •working very generously, and is staying on well. He looks like making up for past disappointments. Mint Leaf ■hould be well suited in the Douro Cup. Befemoana and Lady Cavendish were xesponsible ior a pleasing work-out £t New Plymouth last week, and aro expected to be at tho top of their form for Wellington engagements. Stormy and Cawnpore, two Aucklandowned hprses engaged at Wellington, ■were responsible for a pleasing workout on Saturday. J. T. Jamieson will have High Finance, Ti Tree, Ring the Bell, and Dimmer racing at the Wellington Meeting.

E. W. McTavish wlil rido Shirley in the Telegraph Handicap at Tre'ntham. D. Cotton will ride Gold Mint in his [engagements this week. Dimmer and Eoyal Picture, engaged in the Buapehu Handicap at Wellington, are both grey in colour. The latter is considered a very smart galloper. Celerity 11. has been turned out for a spell, at her owner's place in Southland.

L.' J. Ellis wll rido Eeccipt in. Wellington engagements. The imported Eoscnor is to take part in tho Wellington Meeting this week. Unless he is sold in the meantime, ho will probably be taken across to Australia with Mr Cambridgo wl-*n he goes next monU. When Kilkeo fell at the last fence in the Aparima Steeplechase on Saturday he broko his neck. Kilkee was taken to Southland by the' late Mr Geo. Dorgan. For the latter and his brother, , Mr Tom Dorgan, Kilkeo was a good stake-winner, but latterly became' almost unmanageable at the barrier. He wag then used as a hunter, and gave promise of making a "good horse over country. ■ ' It is understood that though there •more somo ninety applications received for the position of- secretary to the Dunedin Jockey and Forbury Park Trotting/Clubs, no appointment was made • at Thursday's meeting of the committee of the D.J.C. It is reported thatthe latter body is not now in favour of sharing, a secretary with the Trotting Club, and that fresh applications will , be callod for the position of secretary of tho D.J.C., and the successful applicant will bo required to undertake somo ' of the outside work in connexion with tha club's property at- Wingatui., / Eoyal Despatch gave a bad display of temper at the Vincent Meeting, and is evidently a very uncortain; sort of horse. In the last race at the Meeting he broke away twice from tho barrier, and galloped over a couple of furlongs 1 i before Voight could pull him up. Then' ■ he got the best of th start, and leading ■ all the way, he won in a canter. Both Star Stranger and Rapine will tun in the Wellington Cup, and will ho ridden by B. H. Morris and H. Heed respectively. Heed, who was married in Sydney last Wednesday to Misa Jean Scott, of Randwick, returnied with his bride on Monday. , This week's issue of the "Weekly v Press and Referee," which will be ou eale\ to-dav, contains the usual features by Spectator, Wayfarer, Antisitienes, and W.A., besides provincial news from special correspondents in all centres. The prospects of the forth- • coming Meeting at Trentham are disoussedi also other matters of interest to sportsmen. Though matters have . been on the quiet side in the light harness world, Miles and Searchlight have a budget of most interesting news to relato, and the latter discusses the Dunedin Cud Hnndican and the prosjwcts for the Hawke's Bay and Te Aroha Meetings. In the general section, there is much to ho found of interest to followers of outdoor pastimes, such as cricket/ tennis, athletics, and swimming. TROTTING NOTES. ' Acceptances- for the Forbury Park TT.C.'s Summer Meeting close on Friday at 5 p.m. Four of P. Riddle's team, Parkwood, Peter McKinney, Golden Bubble, and Margalong, worked two miles, and gave a pleasing display. Logan Lily was also associated with the quartet, and proved equal to holding her own.

Tho weather conditions were favourable and the track fast at Addington yesterday, but the work aroused littlo interest as the fast work was very limited.

Proud Ata, Bold Bill, Stunt Artist, Queen Ida, and Routine were associated in a work-out ovc a couple of circuits, and although not extended, it was' a pleasing effort on the part of all horses. Prom a moving start Nelson Derby spaced a mile and a half in 3.24. It jwaa a nice effort and he pulled up well. Logan Holme easily held Rose Pointer Safe at the 4nd of twelvo furlongs. {The former is very Veil at present. Becky Logan was allotted threetjuarter pace exercise over a couple of feiiles, and paced In her usual frco style. Elzear was seen t» advantage while trotting a rail* and * ML

The American-bred pacer Direct Todd, who looks in good fettle, covered a mile and a quarter, without being extended. E. C. McDermott drove Homer a mile and a half at a sound pace, a similar task being allotted to Erin's Koyal, who has recently been taken in hand by the Addington mentor. Direct Wood paced evenly over a journey. She appears to have done plenty of work, and is overdue for a win as she has not won a race since the latter end of last season. H. Gaskill worked Little Logan, Lady Embrace, and a maiden by Harold Dillon from Louvain Chimes, but they were not asked to do their best. Reverie, half-brother to Napland, negotiated several circuits at half-pace. He trotted evenly, but at present does not show much speed. T G Fox gave Gabardine some strong work.'' The sister to Carbinia has not been long up, but it will be Borne time before she is seen at her best. Peter Wilkins, who is now an inmate of J. McKendry's stable, was given sprinting exercise, and showed a useful turn of speed. The pacing gelding Brutus is a recent addition to J. Bryce's stable at Hornbj. WAIROA 'R.C. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WAIROA, January 18. _ The first day of the Wairoa Racing Club s Annual Meeting opened to-day '" beaut > ful weather. There was a large attendance and the track was in good order, ahe totalisator handled £BBI2, compared with £9582 last year. Results. — TRIAL HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; 6f—--5 GOLD STREAK 8-2 O. France 1; 1 Night Gambler 8-6 2; 4 Taukari 8,0 3 3 Voltore 9-0; 2 Dreamy 8-0; and 6 lbe Heathen 8-0 also started. Won by three lengths; a long neck second and third, lime, 1.15 4-5.

TE' KUPENGA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 6f—4 WAIOEKA JACK 8-3 J. W. Nixon 1; 1 Tino Maunga 8-9 2; 2 Carmola 8-4 3. 3 Gold Dot 9-0; 6 Manutai 7-11; 5 Hinekotorangi 7-5 also started. Won by a neck; two lengths second and third. Time, 1.15 1-5.

WAIROA HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; ljm—--3 PRINCESS NATA 8-4 P. Atkins 1; 1 Morose 8-8 2; 3 Pita 9-0 3. The only starters. Won by a neck; two lengths second and third. Time,.2.7. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY, of 80 sovs; weight 8-0; 5f —1 TAN McTavish 1; 3 Singer Bov 2:2 Night Gambler 3. 5 Cluster, B Gold Watch, 4 King's Dream, 7 Hakuwai, 9 A'ta. 6 Wilfred also started. Won by half a iength; a head second and third. Time, 1.3.

TELEPHONE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 6f—2 TINO MAUNGA 9-0 McTavish 1; 1 Night Song 8-10 2; 3 Gold Streak 7-12 3. 6 Manutai 8-2; 4 Hinekapua 7-10; 5 Rakaroa 7-10 also started. Won by half a length; same distance second and third. Time, 1.15.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 6f —1 NGAWATI 8-9 P. Mcllroy 1; 3 Serenade 7-12 2; 2 Haurangi 9-0 3." Tho only starters. Won by half a length; three lengths second and third. Time, 1.154.

KAUWA HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; 7f—4 COPPER NOB 7-11 lj 1 Lombardo 8-9 2; 3 Taukari 7-5 8. 2 Crishna 8-4 also Btarted. Won by half a length; same distance second and third. Time, 1.29 1-5. HURAMUA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; lm—l HANDY 8-0 1; 2 Garzon 9-8 2; 3 Westerner 9-5 3. 4 Blackflier 9-0 also started. 'Won by » length; half a length second and third. Time, 1.42 1-5.

PAHIATUA R.C.< ACCEPTANCES RECEIVED. (TKESS ASSOCIATION TBLEQIUM.) PALMERSTON NORTH, January 18. The following acceptances have, been received : BALLANOE HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. 7f. Tongatatoa .. 10 6 Belvare „., 9. 3 Misgovern .. 10 5 Stream .. 9 2 Willow Wai .. 9 11 Elvaette .'. A 0 Lady Gay .. 911 Shut Eye ~. 9,0 Agitato ..9 8 HAMUA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. lm. Panart ... 9 0 Conviction .. 7 B ArataUra" ~9 0 Coma ~., 7 0 Inoe ?. 8 8 Gordon .. 7 0 Tannadic* ..7 9 Swift ..7 0 PAHIATUA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs and cup ,valued 50gns. lim. Tiega .. 8 10 Bonhomme .. 7 11 Killocra .. 713 Modern .. 7 6 Bright Bay ... 7 ll Blonde .. 7 0 Opa .. 711 Stream ..70 Queen's Choice 711 Panart ... 7 0 Nukumai .. 711 Vivo -.. 7 0 KONINi /HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 11. Bank Draft .. 9 0 Coma .. 7 5 Molto ... 8 2 Tanaga .. 7 5 Polyastra .. 8 1 Kindle .. 7 5 Tannadice .. 712 Elicet .. 7 4 Jazzy' ..76 MAKURt HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 6f, Lady Ideal ..8 1 Hypnotic ..7 1 Arch Arrow.. 7 11 Strongholt' .. 7 1 Lady Cynthia 7 9 s Abbey Queen 7 0 Coot .. 7 3 Red Glow .-. 7> 0 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. 6f. Polyphejnus .. '9• 8, Blonde ' .. 7 5 First Acra .. 813 JJonideer .. 7 3 I'apaponga .. 8| !i Miss Hupana 7 0 Buoyant .. 7"\ 9 Shut Eye .. 7 0 Bright Knight 7 7 Starboard Wristlet ..7 0 Light 7 0 EKETAHUNA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 7f. Moepai ..9 8 Kindle ... 711 The ' r ank ..8 9 Colorina .. 711 Asleep ! .. 8 0 Elicet .. 7 11 Wilderness ..8 4 MAIDEN RACE, of 80 sots. Woight 8.7. i 6f - Saintly Greengrocer Dream Girl Dreamer Polyastra Heather Otauru Eventide Blend Eclipse Doe Abbey .Queen Mint Julep Miss Glow Conviction Colorina Truney Land ELLESMERE COUNTY T.C.

ANNUAL MEETING. y Mr P. Rowell presided over the annual meeting of the Ellesmere County Trotting Club, hold at Leeston, when a satisfactory report upon the race Meeting of last year was presented by the committee. The following officers were elected:—Patrons, Hob. Sir it. Heaton Rhodes, M.L.C., and Mr David Jones, M.P.; president, Mr John Nixon; vice-president, Mr "H. Gardiner; treasurer, Mr S. Johnston; veterinary surgeons, Major Stafford and Mr H. S. S. Kyle; timekeepers, Messrs "W. S. Mitchell, W. J. Lemon, and J. H. Proßser; handicapper, Mr P. C. Thomas; clerk of scales, Mr P. B. Clausen; clerk of course, Mr R. T. Buchanan; starter, Mr J. T. Tompkins; judge, Mr J. G. S. Holmes; committee, Messrs G. Ridden, R. T. McMillan, W. Loehhead.'R. Wallace, G. Benny, jun., J. Griffin, W. J. Lemon, T. Prosser, L. Prosser, J. Prqsser, I. McGlll, T. G. Harper, F. B. Clausen, D. K. Lochhead, A. B. G. McIlraith, S. M. Jackman, G. Hannaford, A. Millar, J. Benny, J. S. McOlelland, A. Quigley, P. E. Kesteven, K. G. Power, D. Hayes, J. Carter, and P. Rowell. Messrs C. Doyle, R. Kelleher, P. Kelleher, and W. J. McOlelland were elected to membership. The vice-president, Mr H. Gardiner, was welcomed to the chair by the retiring president, who bespoke the same support for the new president and vice-president as had been accorded him. Mr Gardiner returned thanks, for his election.

Frbm the Trotting Association was received s list of provisional dates for racing and trotting meetings for the coming Reason. The Ashburton Racing Club had selected April Ist and 2nd, the Utter being the date applied for by Ellcsmerc. It was left to a Bub-committee to make enquiries and arrange another date, It was recommended that the date should be fixed for a Saturday if possible. A resolution ''was carried that the annual ball should bo held as usual.

It was agreed to communicate with the Minister for Internal Affairs reminding him that the Ellesmere County Club had been recommended by the Trotting Conference as next in orjler to receive a totalieator permit, and to enquire as to the prospects of obtaining one in the near future. Mr It. T. McMillan moved a vote of thanks to the past president, Mr P. Rowell, and referred to his enthusiasm for the sport of trotting and work for the club's interests. He -wished him a pleasant time -on his comIng voyage to England.

TBENTHAM TRAINING NOTES. (PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON, January 18. A heavy fog almost completely blotted out proceedings at Trentham this morning, and only one or two gallops could be timed. Trainers, rather than wait for to lift and run horses in the heat, oispensed with timing. Hynnnna and Star Ranger on the tan jumped away at the mile post to the winning post in 1.45 2-5, finishing practically on terms. It was a good effort, as the track was not by any means fast. Tanadees wont a solid two rounds on the ton. Vesperus, -who looks well, was worked round the tan, and sprinted home. Laughing Prince, Exhibition, and Wild Pigeon sprinted down from the five furlong barrier on the course proper. ,„.,., Nadarino finished in front of Grand Knight at the eDd of fivo furlongs on the tan. Centrepiece was brought home by Serotina over the last seven furlongs of a mile in 1.34. Aston and Battle Colours finished on terms well clear of Hymill, at the end of seven furlongs on the course proper, in 1.33. Outfit, on the tan, ran seven furlongs In 1.311. . . L . Panther and Chips were sprinted on tno tan. Rapine and Star Strßnger, on the tan, after the first furlong covered in 14Js?fi ran to the mile post in 1.48. R. Reed rode Rapine and C. Browne Star Stranger. Reed will probably ride Star Stranger in the Cup. Ardfinnan finished a mile on the tan in 1.49.

Footfall, on the course proper, ran seven furlongs in 1.35, going well. Ballymoy 11. went a solid round, sprinting home. Paperchase set out at half pace at the six furlongs post, but was galloping at top when sighted near the winning post. Axle jumped three hurdles in his usual free style. Vexatious, after being stubborn at first, did a similar task. , Kilmezzo and Black Mint, in a clear atmosphere, ran six furlongs on the tan, the former pleasing most. The time was 1.21 3-5. J. T. Jamieson had High Finance, Ti Tree, Dimmer, and Ring the Bell on the track, but they did nothing strenuous. W. Raynor gave Lysander, Mask, Deluge, and Thaw light work. F. Lind, with Civility, C. McKay, with Alaric and Cawnpore, Baby Bun and Stormy, are other arrivals.