SPORTING.

Otaki Mail, 13 August 1923, Page 3

SPORTING.

i Mr. Arthur Mitchell intends entering ! the sporting arena with quite a string of horses. Tlie C.J.C. Grand National meeting, widen tabus in,ace al luccarnun tm August 14, 16 and la, is tne all «osornnig lojiic in spoiling circles jusr no.vy. (June a number oi well informed critics have already picked tlie elusive treble, and judging xroni all one bears tlie problem would appear easy ol solution. However, wneii tlie successful horses are wired uuoogn on the day oi the races. Lucre

will probably be another story to tell. Tlie Uiree big events bear ail open appearance, anu those siieoiuiuois \vuo succeed in unearthing tlie respective winners should be well repaid tor their judgment. Tim tracks al lticcarton are'reported to be in a very heavy condition and UUiiiLi.£> iu e c.vpui xUxxCiiig gi cai- Ui.»ncully in working then charges. Tnis stale ott alluirs will be all in favour oi tuose: iiors.es that *imve been racing ilequeiiliy ol lule. Tiie Auckland hunter llokeniai has been allotted top weight (11.13) in tne mincers' liurdies on me lirat day oi .ii, umud jxaiiuhtd meeting.

Blue Socks lias been allowed to drop out ol the Grand National Hurdle Xlace, but ho is iiliety to run in minor events at tlie gathering, in wuich he will not Jack support as a

Hsoit oi Ins mettlurio.us ucleat oi First Born on the second day at I’rentham. At Foxton, Trainer A. M. Wright has. been putting the finishing touches on First Line, lumen and Nukumai for their lticcarton contests. Tho trio are well night cherry ripe, and should strip well uu the. days that they are wanted to race. There is nothing amiss with Dick, who will carry Mr J. .). Lorry's colours in the Grand National Steeplechase. A success for the Gluten gelding would be very popularly received in Marlborough, where the horse's owner is a much esteemed personality.

A horse, that, may effect a surprise in the Winter Cup is Mai'tulla (-Martian—Tortuila), who is just tlie sort to see out a strenuous rmJe race.

The “house full” sign is floating over the establishment of it. Gooseman at Hastings, the veteran having nine pupils studying under him at present.

During the, past season Joy Ride started on. 21 occasions, winning seven races and gaining minor places live times. Four of his victories were recorded at "Trentharn.

Improvements to the course iat Awupuni are at present being carried out by the Manawatu Racing Club. These include a. new stand for patrons of tlie outside enclosure. This structure will be. 132 feet long by 40 feet deep: The building will be roofed in and the foundations and retaining walls will be of sufficient strength to permit of the adding of a further storey if necessary in the future.

There are thirteen acceptors for the Australian Steeples,' none of which are New Zealanders.