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CANTERBURY DOINGS.

By Feitz.

We have had a week of very mixed weather, including a good deal of rain and a little snow. As a consequence the tracks at Riccarton have not been favourable for fast work, and the trainers have been indulging in some grumbling at the conditions. We were singularly fortunate in the matter of weather prior to the Grand National meeting, but we have had our full share of moisture since then. With so much racing to engage attention during the next few weeks, it ts only natural that the trainers should be chafing at the interruption caused by the rain. The tracks are now drying nicely, and if tho weather continues fine now, there should be some nteresting work during the coming weok. The conditions ruling of late ha\o been very unfortunate for the two-) ear-olds, and in the absence of suitable galloping ground they have not- done much < n thp tracks during the last few days. Several of the trainers have filled in the time by givnpr their juveniles some practice at the starting barrier. Achray, the two-year-o'd colt by Conqueror — Lady Principle, in W. Pine's stable, will probably be given a run at the Ashburton meeting next week. Harvest and Tessera, two descendant* of Clanranald, have joinpd T. Cotton's active brigade. They have both been spoiling for some time, and they look in good health to commence a preparation. R. O'Donnell was doun from Yaldhur^t one day last week with Los Angeles, Ringdove, Ristor', and Guiariforte, but they were, restricted to light f.n«ks Ten Riccarton trained hoi - =p« r-emain in the New Zealand Cup after the first acceptance. By his ictory at Marton last week, Sanclstrpam earned a slb. i>enalty for the. Now Zealand Cup, bringing his weight up to 7.2. At the annual meet ing of thp Methven Racing Club last week, th-p balance showed that the ieceipt« for the year amounted to £266 13«, and the expenditure to £166 3s, leaving a credit balance amounting to £100 10> The Ashbarton County Racing Club is ■■till continuing with the policy of recent years, in the direction of improving the appointments on the course. A larg<> l>arading ring Tor nor;e.= . ano a numb-Pi of loose-boxe* ha%« been erected, and alteration? have been made to the grand stand. Th« new ring i= ".imilar to that at Ricrarton. measuring 145 ft across and 456/t. in circumference. It provides ample space for two walking lln S ? . each 16ft in width Thirte-en loo^o-boxes ha\ c bssn built at right anjrlfs to t)io--e already on the groun'l srn ing ihe club 30 boxes In the grand ■-tancl j^late g-lu^ window' have b°on pio- \ lclod in tho end fa' inn tho entrance to tho j-trai<rht. Flowpi bcK hn\c bean marl* 1 the Lr>\!). anil tho plant 1 ? aic :iov." in bloom Plan, for a new U>a kjo.sk and a melee's boy hay« been authorised, and it i> iilv-) intended to provide new officefor tho officials. The spring meeting of

' the club will be held next week, and it looks like proving a very successful fixture. The first acceptance for the New Zealand Cup was due last Friday, and with 37 of the 65 horses handicapped still holding their ground, it must be admitted thafe the prospects of the race are excellent. The most notable defections are Signor, Frisco, Penates, and Gwendolina. The first named pair have gone wrong, Penates is apparently to be reserved for sprinting, and Gwendolina is not to be subjected to the searching preparation which a New Zealand Cup entails. Among those remaining we have practically the best of the original list, and the outlook is very bright. Past experenoe is all against the chances of the top weights, but I am quite prepared to find horses near the head of the list taking a prominent part in this year's contest. Among the highly weighted division there are several tha-t may develop cup form later on, but at present it 's difficult to select anything as a good prospect. Seven three-year-olds are still engaged, and one or two of them may prove dangerous. Altogether, the position in connection wth the New Zealand Cup is such as to give satisfaction to everyone interested in racing at Riccarton. Nominations of yearlings for the Canterbury Jockey Club's classic races closed on Friday, and the liste are quite up to the usual standard. Sir G. Clifford. Hon J. D. Ormond, Mr J. B. Reid, Mr J. F. Reid, Mr W. Waters, Mr I. G. Duncan. Mr G P. Donnelly, Mr T. H. Lowry, Mr J. F. Buchanan, Hon G t M'Lean, and the Cambria Park Stud Company are the principal contributors. As usual, there are a few new sires in the list, among those whose stock have still to race being Quarryman, Martian, Achilles. Royal Fusilier, Charlemagne 11., Hierareh, Crichton, and Stronghold. The stallion Gravitation, by Birkenhead — Stepfeldt, arrived from the north last week, and was sent on to Sir George Clifford's Stonyhurst Stud, whei'e ht will do stud duty this season. Sir George Clifford sent Fleetfoot (Clanranald — Safeguard) and Weathereye (Maxim —Galatea) to the Waikanae Stud, Wellington last week, to be mated with the English horse, Bezonian. The first meeting of the newly-elected board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held on Wednesday, when there were present — Messrs P Selig (president), C. S. How ell. W. Hay ward, H. F Nicoll W G. Garrard, A. L. Myers and R. O. Duncan The chairman, in welcoming the members of the board for the ensuing year, made special reference to the fact that Mr H. F. Nicoll was making his first appearance as a member. The election of office-bearers resulted -as follows : — President, Mr P. Selig; vice-president. Mr A. L. Myers; treasurer, Mr A. L. Myers; Licensing Committae — Messrs A. L. Myers and W. G. Garrard; Colours Committee — Messrs H F. Nicoll, R. O. Duncan, and W G Garrard; appeal committee — Messrs P Selijr and R, O. Duncan; Foreign Horse Committee — Messrs W. G. Garrard and W Hay ward ; Christchurch examiner, of the foreign hors^s, Mr W G. Garrard ; auditor, Mr C. J Marshall. A letter was received from Mrs G. Paylinfr, acknowledging the vote of sympathy passed by the association in connection with the death of her late husband. Programmes as passed by »-he executive were approved, and two additional programmes were passed. Several applications for the registration of colours were referred to the Colours Committee. On the recommendation of the Foreign Horso Committee, a certificate was issued for Jessie's Ribbon, subject to the receipt of a fine of £5. Licenses as recommended by the Licensing Committee were granted. The application of Robert T, Day was re fused. An applicant, whose license had been refused, wa-ited on the committtee to give further evidence in support of his < application, but the committee, after hearing him, caw no reason to alter its pre- \ ious recommendation. Thp rpnert was adoptpd. It was resolved that steps should be taken to obtain the names of suitably persons to act as agents for the association, 'n connection with the shipment of horses, at various ports in New Zealand. After some discussion, taken in committee, a sub-committee was appointed to report at the next meeting on the question of sending out circular, drawing the atrpntion of clubs to the various matters in connection with the rules.

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Otago Witness, Issue 2895, 8 September 1909, Page 53

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CANTERBURY DOINGS. Otago Witness, Issue 2895, 8 September 1909, Page 53

CANTERBURY DOINGS. Otago Witness, Issue 2895, 8 September 1909, Page 53

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