SPORTING.

Shannon News, 5 July 1921, Page 1

SPORTING.

Mr R. A. McDonald has turned out Gallia and Azecta for the winter. Jockey C. Stratton, who is attached to C. Milieu’s Weraroa stable, rode with great judgment at Dannevirke last week, and landed Lord Desmond at the post a length to the good. Once in the straight Stratton brought his mount out of the ruck to cut down the favourite, Waimahoe. and win full of running. The popular Wellington sportsmen, Messrs. Dwan Bros., scored a popular win with Lord Desmond at Dannevirke last, week. Trainer Millen had the son of Demosthenes in good buckle, and when given his head never left the issue "in doubt. The Rangitikei Hunt Club's meeting will be held at Marton on Wednesday, and is being looked forward to with considerable interest, as some good racing will probably be provided. Utuwai always races well in soft going,, and his showing at Hastings suggests that F. Carmont should soon pick up a stake with the San Fran gelding. The Foxton-trained Sartoline is a good, safe jumper, and is coming on fast. The well known Rangitikei sportsman, Mr J. Bull, has received word from Hawera to the effect that his two-year-old colt Marble Alley, trained by J. Brown, had fractured a cannon bone. Marble Alley was a maiden performer by Marble Arch from the well bred Aerina. 'Mr J. Morris scored another Bracelet victory when,he won on Prodigal a,t Hastings. The gentleman rider named is a brother of the well known horsemen, B. and L. Morris, and the number. of events he has won as an amateur horseman must be about a record. Volo is to be tried at hurdle racing. The Baronet ran very badly-at Hastings, and his exhibition was challenged by the "stipes,” but the explanation was accepted. H. Goldfinch continues to ride winners and rarely a meeting goes by without him taking the pleasure of nodding first to the judge. Sir Solo is again causing W. Garrett some trouble, and it does not seem as if the old gelding will stand another preparation. The trouble is in the off hind leg. Jutland, which broke down badly at the Wanganui winter meeting, is still in the slings. Hyginas, who is very well at present, is a horse that'is likely to give the opposition the stitch trying to head him off in the Winter Hurdle Handicap,, to be run at Trentham next week.

About twenty Riccarton horses are engaged at the Wellington meeting, and most of them are likely to make the trip. The Wolowa mare Canyon, who was taken up recently after a spell, is a regular attendant on the tracks at Trentham, but is doing light tasks. She will not be required to race for a while yet. News received from Ireland states that Vahren, dam of the spotted wonder, The Tetrarch, has died. She succumbed after foaling a Ally, who is nearly a full relative to The Tetrarch. The meeting of Gloaming and Eurythmic is expected to provide the feature of the Australian spring meetings. Old Fiery Cross, who a few seasons back was one of the best handicap horses in commission,) is being kept going, but it is doubtful if he will stand a preparation. Wellington acceptances are due on Friday next. Jack. Fryer, of Hawera, has leased his farm, and has again taken out a trainer’s license. He was an interested spectator at the recent Hastings meeting, but did not have anything racing there. Kauri. King went wrong in the Hawke's Bay Hurdles, and another spell is his portion. Word from Riccarton states that JJ. Lewis has taken the jumper General Petain in hand again. Prince Charleroi, which has been enjoying a rest since the autumn, Is again in work at Ellerslie, under the guidance of Trainer J, Chisholm. Flying Start. (San Francisco—-Fleet-foot) who at two years old won many classical events, defeating such horses as Desert Gold, Merry Roe, Emperador and- Nones, is at. the service of breeders in the Poverty Bay district at a fee of 15gns. Jockey H. Haigh, who was badly injured through Mollyroon falling with

him while being schooled prior to the A.R.C. Winter Meeting, is still an inmate of the Auckland Hospital, but is making progress towards recovery. A motion to be Brought forward at the Racing Conference runs as follows: "If any paid official bets at anymeeting where he is officiating, he shall be liable to be fined not more than 50sovs, and shall be disqualified by the stewards"of committee.”