SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 August 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

CJ.C. RACES. <HF. ACCEPTANCES. B> Telegraph —Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. The following are the acceptances and final jwymente for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s , Grand National meeting. TRIAL HURDLES. One mile and three- | quartern.—Penury Rose 11.1, Sir Fanciful , 10.13, Dribble 10.12, Tigritiya 10.11, Te Oro 10. C. Whd Pilgrim 9.8, Master Boris 9.1, ParlTorni, Mickey Free, Indus, Mettle Drift j 8.0. HUNTERS’ HURDLES. One mile and three- ! quarters.—Grange, Birkenvale 11.9, Bandy I 10.13, InnUfallen 10.9, Beady, Pamplona, Red . Blaze, Likelihood 10.7. - JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP. One mile and ; g half. —Gamecock 11.11, Fisher 10.12, Kauri King 10.11, Demagogue 10.4. Dribble 10.3, i Hyttus, Gladful 10.2, Multive, Thrace lu.l, : Crosswords 9.3, King Star, Manawapango, Phil ■ May 9.0. ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE. About two miles. — John Bunny 11.3, Fire Eater, Vice Regal 10.13, Tigerland 10.12, Joffre 10.9, Pakanekaue 9.13, Tidal Wave 9.11, Malihini 9.10, Rix Cylinder 9.7. AVONHEAD HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. —M’rza 10.5, Linton 10,4, Demonstrate, Cambrae 10.0, Explorer, Staff Officer. Sembris 8.13. Filagree 9.12, Bebehead 9.9, Scrimmage 9.8, Osterman, Happy Captain, Lady Lueullus 9.2, Cantoris, Treso, Red Gown, Amendment, Mlssland, SHverlea 9.0. NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE. Three miles and a haif.—Coalition 12.7, Loehella 11.11, Master Strowan 11.5, , Coroglcn 10.9. Waimal 10.7, Luke 10.2, First Line 10.2, Sturdee 9.13, Crib 9.9, Gay Boy, i San Sebastian, Barrister, Master Hamilton | 9.7, WINTER CUP. One mile.—Vagabond 11.1, I Onslaught 10.7, Clean Sweep. Royal Star, Kil- , lowen 10.6, Heathersprig 10.5, Mustard Pot i 10.4, Mins Muriel 10.3, Arch Salute 10.2, Cal- I iaghan 9.11, Kareao, Bonnie Maid 9.9, Gen- , era! Advance 9.3, Prince Martian, Royal Mac 8.2, Moutoa fvfcnova 9.1, Some Kid, Pine Arch, Silent King, Hiero, Fabrinade, Link Up, Nautical 9.0. NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL HURDLES. Two miles and a half.—Fisher 11.11, Gamecock 11.10, Gladful 11.2, Kauri King , 11.1, Multive 10.13, Alteration. Thrace 10.8. Mill o’ Gowrle 10.3, Coroglen 9.11, Crosswords 8.8, Hyttus 9.6, Sir Fanciful, Demagogue, Whipcord 9.0. •'Good Heavens! What is this country Coming to when one or two men are allowed to shut up old-established clubs which havedone much for racing during the past 30 or 40 years?" writes a correspondent in the ; New Zealand Times. He adds; “I was in ( Kapler when the present Namier Park Racing I Club w>3 formed, and it was inaugurarea te | fill a‘ want by genuine city people who had | got sick of travelling in discomfort about fifteen miles to the Squatters’ Club. To wipe the Napier Club out is nothing but a scandal and an insult to the citizens of Napier."

Y.R.C. ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph.— Press Assn.—Copyright. * Melbourne, Augusl ?. gt» am ugftuaeak fa cuiaad cup

| include Arch Marella, Finmark, Cupidon and • I Connislon. 1 For the Melbourne Cup Dub/ Cupidon. AthI ens 11, B.g Chief, Loyal Irish, Kick Off. and Arch Msrelia have accepted. NORTH TARANAKI HUNT. A most enjoyable day’s hunting was spent recently by the North Taranaki Hunt at Mr. Gray’s, Mo*onui. The day was beautifully fine and tempted a large guttiering of enthusiasts to witness the sport. Mr. Wray, by the kindness of his neighbours, had secured a large tract of tip-top hunting country’, and | with the hounds in good form, a splendid I afternoon’s sport was witnessed.. Unfortuni ately for one or,two the fences proved too j many for their horses, and they had an ini terview with mother earth, without serious j accident. Subsequently the meet was enteri tained at afternoon tea by Mrs. Wray, ably i assisted by a party of lady friends Mr. Hal- ■ combe, in returning thanks for the hunt and • visitors, referred to* Mr. Wray's enthusiasm i for the sport, and to what a good friend he | had always been to the hunt by allowing them I the privilege of hunting over his country, to j say nothing of the enjoyable afternoon tea : that was always provided and very much apj predated. Three hearty cheers were then ! given for Mrs. and Mr. Wray, after which the | gathering dispersed more than pleased with the enjoyable outing. On Saturday next the hunt will meet at Mr. G. N. Skelton's, Metonui, when the throw off will be at 1 p.m .sharp. As the country is among the best the hunt have the privilege of hunting over, there should be a good attendance, especially of those qualifying their torses for the annual race meeting tn be held on Saturday. September 3, nominations for which close on Friday, August 12, at 8 p.m. TURF TOPICS. (By “Moturoa”.) The CJ.C. Grand National meeting Is now I the chief topic of interest. The gathering j opens on Tuesday next, when the New Zealand 1 Grand National Steeplechase and the Winter I Cup will be the principal attractions. On tilt) I second day—Thursday—the New Zealand | Grand National Hurdles and the Beaufort ' Steeplechase .come up for decision. The nieet- • ing concludfc on Saturday. Final payments j for the principal events closed last evening, I so that the public may now judge the possible strength of the fields. Although the bookmaker is "officially’’ non est, as many punters as ever appear to have already made their wagers about the Grand National "double", or taken a longer chance with the big "treble”. Coalition and Coroglcn have been principally discussed in connection with the cross-country event, and Alteration, Fisher, Gamecock and Gladful all appear to have friends in the small stick race. The Winter Cup selections have taken a wide range, but Arch Salute, Miss Muriel, Dainty Step, Kareao and Pine Arch all have friends. The recommendations of the Racing Commission have caused turmoil in some quarters, and indignation meetings are as thick as bees, while the fiery protests that emanate from these gatherings are the strongest ever. Those j clubs, especially the old established ones, that j are being sacrificet! to make a holiday for J the Romans —or, in other words, to fatten | the already fat. big clubs—have our deepest sympathy, and they jrill not “8° under” without kicking up a deal of dust. Members of Parliament must be getting the earache listening to a flood of hard-luck stories, and it will l»e interesting to see how they jump when the session opens. Even Sir Geo. Hunter, one of the progenitors of the Racing Commission, Is against its findings, possibly on account of the Napier Park Racing Club losing Its brief, and the combination of dissatisfied sporting M.F. -: and the kill-joy crowd will make merry - music the report comes before ParUa-

ment. It is impossible to please everybody, but the recommendations of the recent commission are the most drastic of any upheavals in the racing world. 8. Henderson will have the mount on Coroglen in the Grand National Steeplechase, and A. Macdonald will ride Sturdee. Of the pair Coroglen appears to be the must likely one to lower the colors of Coalition (if such a thing is possible), but the fact that the northerner Is strange to Ri c,carton country may tell aga'nst him on Tuesday next. Strange the in-and-out luck of racing. Away from the course Orawia was backed for pounds, Shillings and pence on the first day at Gisborne, hut missed. On Saturday there was practically no money for the little son of Gazcley; yet he won a double. While schooling at* Otaki on Saturday, Luke came a bad cropper, and It. Ryder received a severe fall, being rendered unconscious. However, he soon recovered. Fisher and Sir Fanciful have been jumping well on the same course, and both should get In the winning list, before long. It is reported that Mermln will not be sent to Sydney for spring racing, but will make his first appearance in the Avondale Guineas. Gloaming continues to please the touts at Randwick, each morning doing the smartest work on the track. One recent gallop, six furlongs in Imin 16sec comfortably, was a pleasing effort, and the champion must be well forward in his preparation. Arrived in Auckland last week, the wellknuwn Australian trotter Mountain King, by . Ribbonwood—Donessey, purchased by Messrs. G. A. and B. McKendrick, of Auckland. Mountain King is an aged black horse, and won his last race at Epping recently. He is a particularly smart stayer, and should be worth watching in distance events. The principal winning horses in the Dominion last season were: Gloaming £5630, Maloha £5480, Mermin £4570, Duo £4550, Coalition £4020, Silver Link £3665, Rouen £3550, Gasbag £3255, Landslide £3200, and Starland £3160. Mr. Lee Steere, the fortunate owner of Eurythmic, has givey it out that his horse is , unlikely to be asked to measure strides with Gloaming in Sydney, but later on, at Melbourne, he would he most happy to accommodate the New Zealand champion. C. Emerson was mentioned as the likely pilot of Pitprop In the Winter Cup, but later advices are to the effect that, the imported horse is unsound. Martian was at the head of the winning sires in New Zealand last season, his representatives having won over £30,000. Demosthenes passed the £24,000 mark, and Absurd follows with £21,000. The programme of the North Taranaki Hunt Club meeting, to be held on the New Plymouth racecourse on Saturday, September 3, is a most attractive one. Stakes and trophies totalling £l2BO are offered, and all classes of horses catered for. Owners and trainers will' find the programme in our advertising columns. Nominations for all events will close with-the secretary, Mr. E. L. Humphries, on Friday, August 12, at 9 p.m. DO YOU KNOW that Backache, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Bladder Troubles, Headache, Tiredness, Sleeplessness, and that "Run-down feeling,” are the results of weak and diseased kidneys ? Dr. Sheldon’s Gin Pills will make your back apd kidneys young again. They are specially prepared Backache and Kidney Pills, entirely different from any other remedy, and infinitely more efficacious. They are giving relief in numberless cases where many less efficacious remedies have been tried in vain. Price, 2s and 3s Gd. Obtainable everywhere. H. J. Abram, “Shop by Post” chemist. New Plymouth, will mail his renowrred Chilblain 1/6, post