NOTES AND COMMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 74, 20 December 1919, Page 10

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By Glsncoe.)

At 5 o'clock to-night acceptances for tile Wairarnpa Racing Clubs Summer Meetim.' close with Sectary 0. J. Ciitlvon, Foatherston.

Judging by tho very big acceptances rocoived for tho Manawatu mooting it looks to be only a matter of timo when tho Awapuni gathering will overshadow that of fillerslie at the same time. Tlicro are sorno very big fields engaged at th« coming Munawatu meeting.

The consistent form of Goldshiiio of Into mav earn liim a lot of support in whatevor raco ho is saodlcd up for at tho comimr .Manawatu meeting. This relative of llaioha and Hetaua could hayo been sold in a dozen places lately, but his owner will not put n nrico on him. At Wingatui Inst week Killowen took fright and bolted. Ho fell and cut himself about tho less, which will prevent him from racing next weak. Mr. A F. Laurie, of Gisborne, who rncoi Bonni'j Heather and Caiitaljilct, has purchased from Mr. T. H. Loivry a rising three-year-old filly by FinlandTile Hague, and the breed mare Trebelli, bv Birkenhead—Cantatrice. Trebelli ia a voiing me.re that should throw firstclnss stock if properly matetf. Tetratema's victory in tho ■ Middle Park Plato was so convincing that ho clearly stamped himself as the best rmingster seen in England since his sire, The Tetrarch. Whether it was duo to his travelline to and from Ivempton, ana then on to Newmarket, or from some other cause, Tetratema was not quite a 6 his trainer would have liked him on bis arrival, and but for the fact that ho "ate up clean" on the previous night he would not have run. This made his victory tho more surprising, for of all l.he five races he has won tho Middle Park Plate was the easiest. Tetratema won iust as far as Carslako cared to let him.

Ronald Cameron, who is not seen in tho saddle much these times, had a mount in the Jumpers' Flat Handicap at the Sandown meeting last month, in which lie finisluxi sccond. Another New Zealandcr ill B. Price, who is not long back from the war, also had a mount in the same race. In the last thirteen handicaps that Simonides has started in he has not been out of a place once. Tho Demosthenes eclding is receiving a lot of attention for tho Railway Handicap at Ellorslie. in which he is nicely weghted. A i'ow days ago Jingleform ricked himself while in the paddock, and it has been found necessary to throw him out of work for a few weeks. Twelve months ago the Caulfleld trainer M. T. M'Gralh won both big handicaps at tho Bendigo meeting 'with Hopris.' At the same meeting this year the Bobndil gelding acted as rnnner-up in each of the races, and was only beaten l;v a i\arro» - margin. Arlington, in charge of 11. Engar, was shipped south last uiglit, mi the way to the West Coast, where lie will require to be vorv unlucky not to pay expenses. W. Bowden went south by the same boat, and will steer (ho Signalman goldiii2 in his ongagenicnts. A Press .Association message from Svdnev slates that Iho Jockey Club has upheld the appeal of trainer Booth against his disqunlilicatio'i. Excollent nominations have been received for the open events lo Ire decided m the forthcoming Trcnthani meeting. Tho entries for the Cup inclmlo lied Ribbon, who dead-heated for first place with fiewi Poto last year, the Ihreo placed horses in the New Zealand Cup, and all the best middle distance horses at present racing. It will he noticed that | Gloaming has not lioc.i accorded an entry, and this should be an advantage to Mr. Coyle when ho ir, framing his weights. For the Telegraph Handicap forty-live nominations have been received, and tho cream of tho country's sprinters are engaged. Gloaming, Silver Link, Moorfowl, Right and Left, Dunedin, and Spanner have been enlered for the Kelburn Plato and the Waterloo Stakes (now six furlongs), and in tho latter event Surveyor, who has lieen freely nominated elsewhere, is also entered. After the first forfeits 35 liorscs claim engagements in tho Wellington Stakes.

TROTTING AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. By TeluKrnnh—Prcß« Aeeociallon. Auckland, December 19., Acceptances for the Aucklqad Trotting Club's Suihuim , .Meeting arc as follow:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (in burnetii), of 200 core.; Amiu. class. Ono milo nml a half—Lord ltobcrls, scr.; Attutonctt, scr.; King Edward, «=cr.j Luna Dillon, scr.; Lady Ixinsdale, ecr.; Sobiska, -x-i'.i liou Bon, scr.; Wild Nut, scr.; A'iliorj, .scr.; ilnliiirflHiry, scr.; .Uhggie Girl, scr.; Native King, scr.; Dentistry. 12yds. behind; Welcome South, 12yds. behind; Wahinepsi, 12yds. behind; 'liml>ell, 12yds. behind; Rita Ouliiido, fiUyds. lichind; My Junior, 00yds. behind; Kandy Patch, Styds. behind; Marble Mall, 103 yds. behind; Speculator, 120 yds. boliiud.

DECEMBER HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs.; 3uiin. .lSsec. class. Ono mile and a half.—Mint Boy, ecr.; Proiitecr, scr.; Ngahere, scr.; N.ita Bell, ficr.; Onyx, eor.; Temple, ii!yrt*. lx-hitui; Robert Dillon, 12yds. behind; Mykot, 12yds. behind; Ena'Bell, 21yds. behind; Jewel Fashion, 21yds. behind; Treuuac, 2Jyds. behind; Tim Wilkin, 24yds. behind; Albert Patch, 36yds. belund; Cain ille, JSydi. behind.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP (in harness), of 1500 sow.; •liniii. fee. nlas*. Two milts.—Oruaranjfi, ■ scr.; Dandy Chimes, scr.; Whisht, ecr.; Hal Junior. 12yds. behind; Norah Creina, 12yds. behind; Colenut, 12yds. ljehind; VVluspering \\ r illie, 12yds. behind; Gold Girl, 12yds. belund; Dean Dillon, 12yds. behind ; Lord Hose, 21yds. behind; Asturio, 36yds. behind; Cappriccio, 84yds. behind. ROWE KAN'DiCAP (in harness), of 350 sovfi.; tmin. uCsec. class. Two miles.— Bhiewood, scr.; Lobster, scr.; Peter M'Alillnn, scr.; Wonderland, scr.; Kiri-kii'ii-oa, 21yds. behind; Overrate, 3Gyds. behind; Billy Parole, 48yds. behind; R;o Grande, 60yds. behind; Hint, 06yds. bnliind; Gold Boy, 96yds. Iwliind; King Capitalist, U4yde. behind.

I'ABNBLL HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs.; 4-inin. 50sdc. claw. Two miles.— Graltan Chimes, acr.; Lena Patch, scr.; Auckland Girl, sen; Blackthorn, 36yds. behind; Gold Boy, 36yds. behind; Our iiirl, 4Syde. .behind; Bronze Patch, ()oyd3. ( behind; King Capitalist, 84yds. behind.

. GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs.; 2min. 20sec. class. Ono mile.—Raiuitiairi, kit.; • Dandy Chimes, scr.; Priniwra, scr.; Comody Chief, 12yds. behind; Trooper Dillon, 12yds. behind; Bronze Patch, I'J.yiLs. behind; Dorothy Dimple, '24yds. behind; Asturio, 36yds. behind; Eccentric, GOyds. behind.

ST. HEWER'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs.; 2min. ilsec. class. One mile.—Bigamist, scr.; Lady Burlington. scr.; Leila Denver, scr.; Albert Patch, scr.; Mount Albert, 12yds, behind; Kempsey, 12yds. Iwiilnd; Glen Jte,vis, 24yds. behind; Pearl d'Or, 24yds. behind; Prize Pearl, 24yds. behind;. Hymen, SGyds. behind; Kewpic, 48yds. behind; Manuka Park, 45yds. behind; Iluon Grattan, GOyds. behind. GORE ACCEPTANCES. By Telcaraph.-I'rcas Association. Gore, December 19. Following aro tho acceptances for the Cioro Trotting Club's Annual Meeting on December 2G :— NOVICE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Ono mile and a half.—Ferry Wallace, 24yds. behind; Four O'clock, 24yds. behind; Haerera, 24yds. behind; Kingsdown, 24yds. behind; Maile, 24yds. behind; Nightcaps, 24yds. behind; Polka, 24yds. behind; Stanley Direct, 24yds. behind; Rothbell. 21yds. behind.

MATAURA HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. Two miles.—St. Peter, scr.; Tho Squire, scr.; Wild Coon, scr.; Brooklyn Chimes, scr.; Kola Bell, 12yds. behind; Koraki, 132 yds. behind; Solace, 132 yds. behind. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Ono milo and a half.—Anna, scr.; Emla Boy, scr.; Lady- Chimes, scr.; Neatta, sor.; Norma Dillon, scr.; Lucky Prince, 12yds. behind; Malice, 12yds. behind; Queen's Lane, 12yds. behind; Eros, 24vds. behind; Biddy |Tracey, 3Gvds. behind; Golden Age, 86yds. behind; Thea, 36yds. behind; Minimax, 3Gyds. behind; Freo Trade, 4Syds. behind. GORE TROTTING CUP HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Two miles.—Baroogn, scr.; tiunrdess, scr.; Mooney, scr.; Red Empress, scr.; Wallacotown, scr.; Wastewood, scr.; Watchman, scr.; RothclilTe, 12yds. behind: Gladiola, 30yds. behind; Iwlra, ISyds. behind; Knngit.iU La-o, 48yds. liehind; Royal Step, . dSyds. behind; 'Matty's Boy, 96yds. behind. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile.—Etheldonna, scr'.; Flora Derby, sot.; Kavalli, scr.; Satin Boy, scr.) Watchman, scr.; Masterpiece, 12yds. behind; Papeete, 12yds. behind: Gamechild, 24yds. behind' Bill Brown, 3Gyds. behind.

CROYDON HANDICAP,, o'f 120 sovs. Ono mile and a half.—Berlin Bell, scr.; Bessie Mac, scr.; Lady Evelyn, scr.; Merrie Bingen, scr.; Miss Malvern, scr.; Stray Child, scr.; Syndicate, scr.; Toa, scr.; Violino M. Wilkes, scr.; Waldra, scr.; Marvin Chief, GOyds. behind; Prejudice, GOyds. behind; Moving Picture, 81yds. behind; St Peter, 108 yds. behind; Kola Bell, 120 yds. behind; Mnssey, 132 yds. behind; Special Ribbon, 132 yds. liehind. WATMEA HANDICAP, of 155 ms. Two miles. Quielcmarch. scr.; St. Mihiel, 24yds. behind; Sweet Chimes. 21yds. behind; War Chimes, 24yds. behind; Jolly Major, 3Gyds. behind; Laura Child, 3Gv(is. behind; Lad l ' Chimes, 48yds. be'ftmd; Malice, 18yds. behind; War Scot, '4Svds. behind; Minimax, 84yds. behind. FINAL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Etheldonna, scr.; Dora Derby, scr.; Rotliclifl'e, scr.; Satin Boy, scr.; Vera Mauritius, scr.: Wallacetown, scr.; Wastewood, scr.; Watchman, sar.; Indra, 12yds bohind; Jano Wilkes, 12yds. behind;' Newcourt, 12yds. behind: Rangitata Lass. 12yds. bohind; Royal Step, 12yds. behind; Matty's Boy, 84yds. behind.