SPORTING.

Shannon News, 6 March 1925, Page 3

SPORTING.

W. J. Bowden received a, shaking at Woodville owing to Bitters falling. W. Ayre is at present laid up on account of a severe cold. It is stated that Te Monanui has changed hands, and in future will be trained ht New Plymouth by E. George. J. Scobie, head lad at B. J. Mason’s stable, is still seriously ill, but it is pleasing to learn that he hajs made fair progress during the last few days. Muraahi, the winner of the Wanganui Cup, has captured £BOOS in stake money. He was bred by his owner, Mr. Bua Maetahuna, wno also raced his dam, Ineuru. It is understood that The Banker, who is a useful sort, is to undergo a special preparation for the New Zealand St. Leger, be run at the Wellington autumn meeting. The South Island trainer, J. McCombe, intends paying another visit to Australia early in April. Enare, Lava, The Cheat, Forgery and Sunny Loch will comprise the team. It is expected that B. J. Mason will leave for Sydney during the first week in March, taking Gloaming, Nincompoop and Chignon across to compete at the Australian Jockey Club's Easter meeting.

The most successful riders at the Wanganui meeting were B. Beed, H. Gray, W. H. Jones, J. Barry ana B. McTavish with two wins each. Others to ride winners were B. Mackie, E. Copestake, W. S. Bagby, W. Ayre, L. A. Pine and E. Keesing. Autumnus, who was found dead in his box at Christchurch on Monday morning, was owned by Sir Geo. Clifford. Autumnus (Treadmill —Gold Leaf) was successful on the turf, among his victories being the Canterbury Champagne Stakes, Challenge Stakes (twice) McLean Stakes, Manawatu Stakes (twice), Jackson Stakes and North Island Challenge Stakes. An enquiry was held into Gray's riding of Bright Day in the Autumn Handicap at Wanganui. The stewards, after hearing the evidence, expressed the opinion he had committed an error of judgment, and advised him to be more careful in future. An enquiry was also held as to J. Barry's riding of Tamatete in the Jackson Stakes, the outcome being a £lO fine. Pinkerton, a two-year-old colt by Absurd from the Martian mare Madam Butterfly, won the Electric Stakes at Williamstown (Vic.), on February 7th, carrying top weight, 9.2, and making liberal concessions to all his opponents. Pinkerton was bred by Mr. G. M. Currie, Wanganui, and was bought by the Tye-Corteen combination, who sold him at their recent dispersal sale;to,his present owners, Messrs W. P. Mein and J. C. Pratt, for 1800gns.

The great deeds of Gloaming, extending over seven seasons, have made him the most discussed horse in New Zealand and Australia in recent years. He has lost hone of , his brilliancy, for in the Middle Park l Plate, six furlongs, run at Biccarton on Saturday, Gloaming won from Nincompoop in 1.10 2-5. The old champion received a great reception. When he entered the birdcage the crowd cheered him, and then again when he went for his preliminary down the straight, but at the finish of the race race-goers' were most enthusiastic.