SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 July 1922, Page 7

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. July 29—Gisbomo R.C. Winter. August S, 10, 12—Canterbury J.C. Grana National. Sept. 2—North Taranaki Hunt Steeple. Sept. 9—Marton J.C. Spring. ENGLISH RACING. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, July 27. The Goodwood Cup resulted: Flamboyant 1, Cottage 2, Bumblebee 3. Won by two lengths. EGMONT RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Egmont Racing Club was held on Thursday evening. Mr. J. Gray presided. The annual report stated that there was a loss of £2734 6s 6d. Tills was attributed to the general depression and financial strlhgency. There was an enormous decrease in all sources of revenue, particularly the totalisator. The following officers were elected unopposed : President, Mr. R. H. Nolan ; vice-pre-sident, Mr. J. Gray; hon., treasurer, Mr. S. Adamson.

The chairman. In moving the adoption of the report, said the summer meeting was marred by several adversities. First of all, having to race a week earlier brought them too near the Wellington and Takapuna meetings. Takapnna’s second day’s races were postponed to February 1 F and clashed with their first day. The closeness of these two meetings, together with the wash-out of the Whenuakura bridge, deprived many owners from patronising Egmont. Receipts In all directions decreased considerably, and the totalisator investments had the abnormal fall from £91.000 to £47.000. The meeting resulted in a loss of £2200. The winter meeting was successful. In spite of a fall of £20,000 in the totalisator investments a profit of £B9O was made. The Government received £8235 in taxation. It was therefore -imperative that taxes. should.-be reduced and made reasonable? The chairman went on to say.:— i "We have been successful in getting our old February dates reinstated, otir February dates next season being the 7th and Bth. The increased taxes imposed by Parliament during the last season have proved a heavy burden, and are almost taxing the sport out of existence. Many owners have relinquished racing and others are curtailing their interest. A deputation from the conference recently waited upon Cabinet Ministers, but the result has not yet been disclosed.” The motion was seconded by Mr. S. Adamson and carried. Messrs. M. Barraclough and A. A. Stewart were elected members. The following officers were elected: Committee, Messrs. W. C. Ada mson, A.. Good, A. Grant, R. Hicks, G. Larcom. F. J. H. Nancarrow. M. F. Purser, C. J. Preston, H. Spratt, S. C. Tonks, C. H. Washer: stewards, Messrs. W. C. Adamson. A. Good. W. Good, R. Hicks, G. Larcom, F. J. H. Nancarrow, C. J. Preston, H. Spratt, S. C. Tonks, C. H. Washer, W. O. Williams. Mr. W. A. Quin was re-elncted auditor. A meeting of the general committee was held immediately after the annual meeting, Mr. Gray again presiding. The Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club applied for the use of the course and appointments for the annual steeplechase meeting-on August 23. It was decided to grant the application. The Egmont A. and P. . Association wrote stating that a sub-committee had been set up to discuss with representatives of the Racing Club the question of erecting joint offices. After a brief discussion Messrs. Nancarrow, , S. Adamson, and Gray were appointed to meet

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Concluding day at Gisborne. Locheila’s infirm leg has gone again. Miss Roseland is in great nick at present. Grand National final payments are due on "Wednesday. "Hilly” Young will ride Alteration in his Ricearton engagements. MdcDulT’s victory at Tima.ru has brought him Into favour for the Winter Cup. Demos is reported to be galloping well, but he is not too sound, and may "go” for keeps before the Winter Cup comes up for decision. Mr. Alf. Morse hag been reappointed starter to the Stratford Racing Club and Waver-ley-Wanganui Hunt Club for the coming season. Rorke’s Drift is galloping well at Ricearton, but he will find 10.13 in the National very different to the 9.0 he won with in the Winter Hurdles. In these days of increased racing costs and decreased stake money it is a change to see that the Avondale Jockey Club has kept its Cun rare at 2000 sovs., while the Avondale Stakes has been lifted to a cool thousand.

"Flaneur.” of the Manawatu Standard, states that W. Millen, a Levin trainer," has handled a colt by Bisogne—Molly Bawn, which is particularly well grown and shows a lot of quality. « Master Strowan is reported to be shaping well on the Otaki tracks, and it looks as if Mat. Williams has rejuvenated pie old prad. The same stable also shelters a likely two-year-old by Demosthenes, owned by Mr. F. S. Easton. Concerning Winter Cup "possibles,” a Palmerston writer states: "One never hears Irapuka’s name mentioned, but he has proved himself' a brilliant horse over six furlongs, and as he finished. on well in his races there is no reason why he should not see a mile journey right out. If the Winter Cup is his mission he will com? Into favour later on." The Wellington sport who is alleged to have paid a thousand guineas for Hula Boy is game, if nothing else. The full-brother to Duo has never been properly wound up yet, having developed splints early in life. The trouble is said to have been overcome, but nil th? same the price paid is a tall one fn* a horse that has yet to prove himself. Crosswords has an unfortunate record in the Park Hurdles at Gisborne, having registered three seconds in three years. In 1920 she was runner-up to Cymer; 1921 to Dribble: and again on Thursday last she beat all but Demagogue. White Hope, who won Hie Maiden at Gisborne on Thursday, is a four-year-old black colt by Our King—Ladylike. Last year he was saddled up on eight occasions, his best performance being a third to Over There and Martini in the Roseland Hack Handicap at the Poverty Bay spring meeting. Powder King evidently made his opponents look very cheap in Jhe Gisborne Steeples, and the aged King’s Guest gelding will take some heading off again to-day. Reparoa, who apparently has a. liking for the course, should be sent out favorite in the Tauranga Steeples. Volo has been taken no chances with in the Trial Hurdles at Ricearton. and in being asked to give lOlbs. tn Royal Exchange, 321bs. to Passenger, and 36lbs. to Rowan he has none the best of the deal. Ngata has earned top weight in the Jumpers’ Flat Handicap at the same meeting, but whether Mr. Jas. Hull will ask the Wanganui Cup winner to carry 12.9 is another question. Taonul reads well with 11.3, and Falstaff (10.4) will also have friends. If Ngakanui can jump Ricearton country there is no reason to treat his chances lightly in the Enfield Steeples, in which he has 11.1. Indus (9.13) may be the best of the southerners. The Avonhead Handicap looks like providing a race between Yankee Dan 9.11, L’Ampur 10.8, and Economist 9.13. An Auckland scribe states that Ren Deeley is again riding work at Ellerslie. It was a nity to see such a capable horseman out of the saddle, and if lie gets a license for the coming season his many friends will wish him luck. No doubt there will be "mugs" to the end pf time, and the particular variety of "melon” that appears to b? in full bloom at present is the individual who sorts out his "fancy" and is willing to take even money that it will be in a place. Take the Grand National Hurdles, for Instance. A philanthropic person has been doing good business on the old stunt pf asking what horse you i like in the Hurdles. When you breathe its J 4<cxed same our friend offers to bet you a

quid that it won’t be 1,2 or 3—that is if Tie hasn’t already “laid” against it. Up to date our friend has accommodated backers of Ngata, Gladful, Penury Rose, Paonui, General Petain, Rorke’s Drift and Alteration; and seeing that (at the worst) he has only to pay out £3, and has £6 in hand, he Isn’t worrying much. It’s an ancient "catch," but it lands "know-alls,” which Is only another naime for "mugs” that are cups-without-han-dles—and don’t know it!

Mr. W. R. Kemhall's colors will be carried at Ricearton by Gladful, Missgold and Birkenella, and judging by recent form they should run well forward. Gladful showed up well at Trantham, and will beat more than beat him In the Grand National Hurdles.

Wanganui touts are very sweet on Homage, the rising two-year-old sister to Epitaph, Fulsome and Humbug. The daughter of Absurd and Eulogy is said to be a beautiful mover, and she should earn big money for her breeder and owner, Mr. G. M. Currie, In the coming season.

In reply to a correspondent It may be stated that Coalition won the Grand National Steeples last year, carrying 12.7. Coroglen (16.9) was second three lengths away, and First Line (10.2) a similar distance third. Waimai fell when he appeared to have the race well in hand. Master Strowan’(ll.s) was unplaced. .

Tn these days of numerous stipendary stewards one would imagine that everything in racing was beyond doubt and above hoard, in its broadest sense, and the remarks of "Wayfarer" anent Rorke’s Drift’s weight in the Grand National Hurdles are therefore surprising. He states: "Mr. Henrys took a bold course with Rorke’s Drift in penalising him 271 b. in the Grand National Hurdles for his runaway victory under 9st. for the Winter Hurdles at Trentham, and I am glad to see his sporting owners taking up the challenge. Probably the veteran handicapper intended at least half a stone of additional burden aS a mild protest against the displays of the Calibre gelding on the first and second days, etc."

The imported horse An-owsmith figures amongst the entries for the Palmerston North Stakes and the Manawatu Stakes. Possibly he is only to be given a short season at the stud, and if sound again will be put into training. The experiment Is not a new one, but it is doubtful if the high-strung son of Chancer will give his mind to racing after having tasted the fruits of other fields.

Tamatete’s full sister will race at Tukia next season. If she proves as good as her big brother she will do well. Her dam. Tahua. was by Obigado—Te Huinga, by Hotchkiss— Sunhingdale (imp.), by Hampton, and previous to visiting Absurd gave birth to Perrier (by Golden Gate), Hupana (by Advance), and Mida (also by Advance).

Chimera’s name was missed from the list of acceptors .for the Winter Cup telegraphed by the Press Association. Some superstitious people will take this as a tip, and judging by similar happenings recently—notably Battle Knight at Wellington—they have something tangible to go on.

Amongst the horses offered for sale at present are Volo, Kyoto and Manchester. Sunray was also under offer, but the price (750gns) stopped the would-be buyer. It is seldom that full-blooded relatives of notable winners repeat their successes. Gloaming's brother, Lightning, appears to be a failure. Biplane’s brother. Winged Victory wasn’t worth a tin of sardines. Eurythmic’s brother, Nevelie, was a rotter, and Poseidon’s brother. Orcus, only won one or two small races. The writer remembers some years ago reading a beautiful "puff par” In a Sydney paper eulogising the breeding of a Melbourne Cup winner. It looked very nice on paper until some matter-of-fact individual pointed out that the winner's full brother started in the same race—and finished last!