RACING

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10603, 31 May 1920, Page 8

RACING

FIXTURES. Juno 1,3, and s—Dunedin J.C. Winter. June 3 and 4—-Otaki Maori R.C. Winter. June 3. 5. and 7—Auckland R.C. Winter. June 10 and 12—Gisborne R.C. Steeplechase. June 18 and 19—Napier Park R.C. Winter. June 33, 24, and 26—Hawke's Bav J.C. and Hawke’s Bav Hunt Winter. NOTES AND COMMENTS (By "Carbine.”) Dunedin meeting opens to-morrow. C Pritchard leaves Trentham for Otaki to-morrow with tho members ot his team which are engaged at the popular coastal fixture. The Wellington owner, Air H. Brown, has- bought Counter Attack from ■ Mr J. C. N. Grigg. Everyone who saw Luke race at Hawera and Wanganui was anxious to see the Acrostic gelding get away to Dunedin for the Steeplechase, at which hxture they gave him a great chance. He can bo kept in mind for events ahead. The well-bred Star Lady, who raced well a season or so back, and has ’the chief event at Woodville and a defeat of Afterglow to her credit, has been nominated ior the Caulfield Cup, It is reported from Sydney .that Mr T. H. Lowry has made arrangements to send Aurarius (dam of Desert Gold) to Australia to be mated with Ali Black (Desert Gold’s sire).

English exchanges mention that two prominent cross-country rmers in E. Piggo bt and Air J. B. Anthony contemplate retirement. Piggott is going in for training, and recently retused a place with 20 boxes because it was too small. Evidently his services are going to be in demand.

When Kennaquhair was eased up after winning City ‘ Tattersall's Cup it was understood he was to have a fairly lengthy spell. However, he reappeared on the training tracks at Randwick recently, and presumably is to be kept going with a view to the Prince of Wales’ Cup.

"The New Zealand-bred filly Fluency (says a recent Sydney "Referee”) had not started for some time, but somehow or other books and backers .'have a happy knack of anticipating a move for anything from W. Booth’s stable, and she was one of two at a short price soon after betting commenced on Tattersall’s Stakes. Kiikumon was the other. The latter quickly took charge, but at the half-mile was passed by Glencova, who led into the straight from Galaore, Fluency, and KUkumon. Fluency had charge a furlong from homo, but her backers pot a fright, as Sporran ran up to her a little later, and there was nothing between the two fifty yards from the judge’s box Then Sporran weakened, and Fluency beat him a half length. The winner, who is by Demosthenes from Los Vegas, raced in New Zealand prior to coming to Sydney, and was presented by Mr W. G. Stead to Mr O. R. Falkiner. Pavo showed pace for a few furlongs, while Narbonno, again, commencing slowly, did not after get near the front. Belinda and Ooldea also found the pace too fast throughout. Prince Marvelook ran on fairly, but ho is only ordinary.” '

Aeroplane travelling will probably become fashionable with bookmakers journeying to and from country meetings (says the Sydney "Referee”). ■ln Vic-, toria Messrs W. Mitchell and V. Nowhouse, two well-known members of the Victorian ring, went by aeroplane from Warrnambool to Colao, and from the latter town to Mornington. The distance between the last-mentioned two towns is about 110 miles, and that was covered in 55min. AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES FOR STEEPLECHASE MEETING. AUCKLAND, Alay 29. The following acceptances have been received for the Auckland. Steeplechase meeting:— MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of 400 so vs; sis furlongs—Parisian Diamond 10.13, Golden Bubble 9.9, Bedford 9.9, Crowhurst 9.8, Queen Abbey 9.G, Ruddy 9.5, Gold Kip 8.13, Bezant 8.9. General Advance 8.9, Hyllue 8.8, , Blnesttone 8.4, Euatara 8.1, Ohinewairua 8.1, Arran 8.1, Te Oro 8.1, Tnma-a-roa 8.1, Salvaless 8, Ring Lupin 8, Lady Glen. 8. Comedy Prince 8, Sir Agnes 8, Prince Charleroi 8. Independence 8, Miss Leslie 8. MAIDEN HURDLES, of 275 sovs; one mile and three-quarters—Grafella 10.7, Meltchikoff 10.3, Glenspdre 10.3, Keystone 9.13, Koreone 9.10, ' General Stephen 9.7, Cambridge 9.2. Surrey Park ,3. Mummer 9, Multiplane 9, Hessian 9, St. Carl 9, Aliddleiuark 9. Ma Copper 9. Mary Bruce 9, Toby 9, Utu 9. MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE.- of 275 sovs; two miles and a half—Yankee Jack 11.3, Luperino 11.4, Monopole 11, Garryowen 10.3. Oakleigh 10.2, Normanby 10. John Bunny 9.10, Konui 9.7, Capsal 9.7, Sir John 9.7 ,

HUNT CLUB HURDLES, of 275 aovs. two miles—Dunrobin 2.10, Southland 11.12, Shellshock 10.12, Johnny Paul 10.7, Totara Jack 10.6, Master Harold 10.5, Silver Lode 10.5, Aleates 10.5, Daioopin 10, Gladwin 10, Lady Salvadan 10, Royal Scott 10, Thiganthin 10, Argentum 10, Woodpecker 10, Savourueen 10, Koura 10.

JERVOIS HANDICAP, of 375 sovs; seven, furlongs; first division—Sir Fanciful 15.3, Lady Bell 10.3, Demoiselle 9.9, Nightmare 9.7, Llansanor 9.6, Pepin 9.4, Royal Abbey 9.3, Marble Slab 9.2, Tuipa 8.13, No Bother 8.10, New Zealand 8.9,' North Loburn 8.7, Scrubber 8.5, Master Rohan 8.5, Te Eanga 8.3, Princess Bell 8.3, Aotrice 8, Senlac 8, Jocular 8, Mentmoro 8, Princess Charming 8, Lyroe 8, Octoplete S.

; JERVOIS HANDICAP, of 275 soys, seven furlongs; second division—Asterina 10.3, Scrap o’ Paper 10.2, Kareao 9.9, Emerald Hill 9 6, itubla Khan 9.‘6, Dead Sweet, Scottish Knight 9.2, Monocrat 9.2, Flowing Bowl 8.10, Ngata 8.0, Some Fashion 8.9, Ohiti 8.7, Maid of tho Lake 8.7, Tutanekai 8,5, Texas Lass 8.3, Nunorrant 8,2, Pembrcv 8, Homeric 8. Mcrrie Prince 8, Hn-rlestone 8. Aircraft 8, Glenvale 8, Royal Prince 8.

; GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES, ot 1500 sovs: two milts and a half—Sir Solo 11.2, Omahu 10.12, Cynic 10.3, Lord Nn.gar 10.9, Yankee Jack 10.7, Pendoon 10, Lnporina 9.9, Mill o’ -Cowrie 9.9, Lochello. 9.8. Devotion 9, Slowcoach 9. CORNWALL HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; one mile and a half —Parisian Diamond 10.11, Mangamahoe 10, Rockfield 9.7, Alteration 9.5, Trespass 8.12, Taunaha 8.11, Blue Cross 8.7, Cashmere 5.6, Archie 8, Glen Canny 8. TRACK WORK AT WfNGATUI PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION. DUNEDIN. May 30. The bad weather which set in on Friday and grew' in violence during the night was responsible for restricting training' operations ot Wingatui on Saturday morning to half-pace, or threequarter speed on the inside grass. Owing to the snow on the ground no schooling work took place. The weather showed signs of clearing during tho afternoon, and. with n couple of fine days before the meeting, there should he fairly sound going at Wingatui on Tuesday. Recent arrivals include N.ghtraidcr, Checkmate. Royal Star. Chaeronia, Gay Light., Clean Sweep, Wrestler, Kilmoon, Stray-hot, Awuhoii, and Glensponsn.

AUSTRALIAN RACING fly Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright (Received May 30, 5.5 p.m.) BRISBANE, -May 30. ,Tbe Stradbroko Handicap resulted: Syce Lad 1, Sheila 2, Eadorette 3. Won by a long head. Time, Imin 1-tiseo. ADELAIDE, May 30. The City Handicap resulted:—Aaotto 1. Marlea 3, St. 'Varna 3. Won by a head. Time. Imin 29Jseo. MANcIiESfER CUP Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received May 29, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. May 28. The Manchester Cup resulted:—Vommedeterre, !;■ Square Measure, 2; Happymaa, 3.