SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 76, 1 April 1915, Page 7

SPORTING.

CHRISTCHURCH JOCKEY CLUB. I

Pee Press 'Association

Christchurch, March 31

The following final payments and acceptances have been received for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s autumn meeting:—

Great Easter Handicap, of 1300sovs, seven furlongs.—Autumnus 9.8, Chortle and Emperador 8.13, Ladoga? 8.12, First Glance and Croesus 8.6, Nightwatch 8.3, Sartoze 8.1, Chudic 7.10, Clynelish 7.9, Gold Soult 7.7, Charmilla 7.5, Bonny Rigg 7.4, Peg 7.3, Ogier 7.2, Marsa (iuc. 51b pen.) 6.12, Magdala 6.9. Great Autumn Handicap, of 1300 sovs., ono mile and a half.—Wars top 9.11, Ladoga 9.1, Rewi Poto 8.12, Kilraiu and .First' Glance 8.9, Nightwatch 8.0, Multiply 7.13, Spocialform 7.11, Ogier 7.6, Gold Soult 7.7, Bauksia 7.6, Bertrada 7.5, Courtmartial 7.0, Scotch Melody (inc. 71b pen.) 7.0. Champagne Stakes, of HOsovs., mx furlongs.—Adjutant, Battle Eve, Hjing Start and Xanthos 8.10, Bonny Dream and Nones 8.8. Twenty-third Challenge Stakes, of lOOOsovs., seven furlongs.—Autumnus, Nightwatch, First Glance, Emperador, Sauci, Croesus, Battle Eye, Flying Start, Xanthos, Bonny Dream, Down.

I Kildare Hurdles Handicap, of 250 sovs., two miles,—Daylight Bill 10.13, Commotion and Naupata 9.13, Lmeiaboy 9.2, Castiron 9.0.

Russley Plate, of 300sovs., five furlongs.—Samiesen 8.11, Bellshire 8.9, Spangle 8.7, Tweadfire 8.6, Down 8.1, Bonsign 7.13, Xanthos, Pyjama and Recorder 7.12, Fiery Cross and Red'shire 7.9, Mark Anthony 7.4, Uncle Dan and Gowanbrae 7.2, Ardenvohr and MalvolVa 7.0.

Sockburn Handicap, of one mile and a Quarter. —Kilrain 8.9, Sauci 8.6. Specialform 8.0, Multiply 7.13, Banksia 7.7, Magdala 7.2, Scotch Melody, Courtmartial and Honesty 7.0, Chrysotis 6.7.

I Courtenay Welter Handicap, of 300 sovs., one mile.— Multiply 10.0, Snapdragon 9.7, Honesty 9.2, .Twelfth Xi-rht B.G, Andrea 8.3, Volspeil, Glcnowl, Bon Rain, The Pole 8.0.

(Jimcri vek Handicap, of 200sovs., six furlongs.—Derby Day 9.0, Encore and Dinner Gong 8.12, Don Francisco 8.9, Christmas Lily 8.8, Free 8.1, Martighos 7.10, Medley and Skirl 7.8, Merry Trick and Maltegarde 7.7, Listen 7.2, Bonny Maiden, E.ste; Merry (inest. Lady Veles, Bandy, L"ady Manners. Bedford, Somnambulist, Stewe and Art 7.0.

RIVERTON ACCEPTANCES. Invercargill, March 31. The Riverton Racing Club’s first day acceptances are: — | Trial Stakes.—Master Jim 9.0, Miss Trixie (late Trixie), Glenthorpe, Kim, Lily Palatine, Grafton Lily, Cigar Kolmar, Reydare 8.12, Diamond Rey 8.12, Canrobur 8.11. j Otaitai Steeplechase'.—Golden Grape ‘ll.O, The Jew 10.9, Zingabec 10.8, Caseshot 10.1, Denial 9.12, Black i King, Lady Patrick, Prairie Fire, Tetua 9.10, Miss Chatswood, Sky Rocket, 'chorus 9.9, Glowworm 9.0 (?), Loveland (late Bridge), Ghent (late Star--1 gazer), Pakakura, Ironsand, Bright Ada 9.9.

| First County Handicap.—Bull 9.10, Peerless 9.5, Copp Boy 9.1, Brookdalo 9.3, Sombrero 9.0, Bonnally, Golden Webb 8.13, Giralda, Fitzosborne 8.9, Taft 8.7, Fable 8.3, Olga Kolmar 8.1, Aerogram, Glenteril 8.0.

Riverton Cup.—John Barleycorn 9.10, Hesoine 8.10, Wild Pilgrim 7 12, Feodore 7.7, Rongahere 7.0, Directaire G.B.

Pourakana Stakes.—Redowa 07, Yaronian 7.10, Hornbeam 7.8. Flying Handicap.—Soldiers’ Chorus 9.10, Golden King 9.0, Peter 8.9, Vocation 8.9, Gap 8.9. Gapon 7.12, Formnnl 7.10, Lady Trent 7.2 Great Western Steeplechase (about three miles.)—True Blue 12.7. Kin Ora 11.9, Stone Ginger 11.5. The Gunner, Golden Grape 10.10. Black Sea 10.8, The Brewer 10.0, Chelsea Park 10.0, Tolstoi 9.12, Tommy 9 9, Waincno 9.8.

Wallace Hack Handicap.—Spanish Princess 9.8, Neuroma 9.7, Giralda 8.10, Floralino 8.9, Punchinello 8.7, Miss Signal 8.5, Varanian 8.5, Hornbeam 8.2, Master Jim 8.10, Glen Thorpe 8.0.

THE EASTER RACING.

(Notes by Cicero.)

The Auckland Racing Club received splendid acceptances for their autumn meeting, and some fine racing should be witnessed at this popular gathering by those privileged to bo at Ellerslio. A dozen figure in the opening event, the Tradesmen’s Handicap, of 1J miles, for which event Red Book and Phosphorus should bo well supported. Of the thirteen acceptors for the Hurdles, Spalperion, Tragedy King, and Admiral Soult will possibly bo backed in the order named. No less than twenty-two have accepted for the President’s Handicap,

five furlongs. As a lot depends on the draw lor positions at the post it is difficult to forecast the favorite. Toreador, Grattan, and Simple Sam may he prominent. The next event on the oard looks a gift for Desert Gold, but Arran will bo his most dangerous opponent. The next race on tiie programme is the chief event, the Easter Hardin ip, of one mile, for which eighteen horses made the fina: payment. To have a chance in this race it looks as though a horse must be capable of running eight furlongs fn 1.40 or better. One can pick half a dozen candidates likely to run somewhere pretty close to this time, but the difficulty is in selecting the one just a bit better on the day. Downham, King Lupin and Aster, should provide a capital contest. A large number accepted for the Nelson Handicap, including Calais, who is very well at present. The class of youngster engaged in the Onslow Stakes is rather inferior, and Hyginas, who hails from Karamn stable, may prove the toughest proposition.

With the Eden Handicap, of seven furlongs, the first day’s racing will close. The scratching pen will be freely used in the big field for this event, but Colonel Soult and Soultane may be hacked by their respective parties.