SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 December 1926, Page 5

SPORTING.

TROTTING. THE AUCKLAND MEETING. HANDICAPS DECLARED. Sy Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. The handicaps for the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting are;— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP.—Mat Audubon, Victor Beil, Don Zoloek, Peter Valais, Brian Bingen, Wi Taka, Trampcrisp. Elzcar, Colonel Thorpe, Royal Bob, Roma Bingen, Reta Huon, Cool King, Tameraline, 'Molly Audubon limit, Kempton, Sea Quepn, Bridget Galindo, Ladv Stepney 12yds blid, Peter Eyre, Sweet Memory, Lord Roberts 24, Direct Action, Peter McDonald 38, Nelson Boy, Katuke, Fairlight 43, Marble Star, Amberite 60. Sister Beatrice 72, Anseline, Golden Gate 84, Sehisea, Rio Alto, Tim Wood 108, Mutu 156, DECEMBER HANDICAP.—Amaris, Rey Logan, Huon Say, Lady Barrington, Zolo, Buz Buz, Richore, Scandal, Bingen Starr, Dilion Huon, Grattan Thorpe, Bingen King, Uncle. Bert, Gold Flake, Logan Rothschild limit, Jean Darling, Brendo, Woodvale, Luvan, Rock Hinton, Stanmoor, Kotuku Jack 12yds bhd, Nelson Tasker, Master Councillor, Jewel Pointer, Diamond Child, Roekburn, Holly Boy 24, Cute Lad 36. Anselm, Direct Morning, Menenrber 48, Taurekareka, Goldman, Nelson Fame 60. AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP.—Whispering Willie, Sea Pearl, Glandore, Peterwali, Doctor Dillon, Cardinal Logan, Dillon Wilkes, Locanda Mac, Queen’s Own limit, Kohara, Jewel, Talaro 12yds bhd, Logan Chief, Nelson Derby 24, Jack Potts, Aeron 36, Imprint 48. Ahuriri, Shiek 72, Prince Pointer 84, Great Bingen 96,

PARNELL HANDICAP.—EIzear, Golden Gate, Maid of the Mountains, Sebisea, Trampfast, The Tiger, Salve limit, Maggie Pronto, Una Dillon, Real the Great 12yds bhd, Gold Sovereign 24, Some Jazz, Nelson McKinney, Wild Nut 36 The Tartar, Wimmera King 48, Toll Chimes, Al Mack 60, Happy Rosa 72, Ngatira, Tradesman 84, Young Blake 144, Wallroon 156.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP.—Amaris Ayr, Hoon Hay, Billy Whizz, Transport, Bingen King, Rua Pere, Gold Jacket, Festive Morn limit, Reliance, Marshal Neil, Don Douglas, Scandal, Respect, Kotuku Jack 12yds bhd, Rock Hinton, Colehill, Jewel Pointer, Nimble Direct, Bawidy Locanda 24, Lord Nepean, Machine Gun 36, Direct Morning 60, Auto Machine 08.

ROWE HANDICAP TROT.—Betty Moko, Lee Todd, Peter Swift, Tradesman, Bonny Spec, Pete Peter, Al Mack, Peter Dean, Charles Dixie limit, Rose Bingen 12yds bhd, Escapade, Young Blake, Pyramus, Waikaha 24, Judge Hancock 36, Money Spider, Napland, Whispering Willie 60.

ST. HELPER'S HANDlCAP.—Nantwich, Woodvale, Nelson Tasker, Master Councillor, Holly Boy, Blair Audubon, Huon Grattan, Diamond Child, Rose Pointer, Brendo limit, Cute Lad, Maiwhariti, Glandore 12yds bhd, Wallroon, Ben Lomond, Dick Dillon 24, Nelson Fame, Taurekareka, Oakhampton, Hypo 36, Queen’s Own, Golden Devon 48, Koliara, Black Lila 60, Bonny Logan 72.

THE FEILDING MEETING. (Notes by “Moturoa.”) Fifteen Taranaki trainers took S 3 horses to Feilding, and, of these big contingents, all trainers were represented, and 32 horses started. Twenty-seven ran on the first day, but the only place money secured was by Lady Bentinek and Seastar, both of which ran thirds, a* « • « On the second day there was a very different story to tell, 18 horses starting, and their tally was 5 wins, a second and a third. Eka, Silvemine, Sovena, Lady Anstruther and Monaghan secured first money; Resinous second: and Bonogne third, • • « # Eka (Acre —-Park Tide) started the “welter” by scrambling home in front of another outsider in the Novice Stakes on Wednesday, and the dividend was a beauty. She was entrusted with only 22 tickets in the Trial on the first day, but in a weaker field the second day carried £69. st * * # Another fine dividend was attached to the handsome victory of Silvermine (Catmint —Silver Link) in the Oroua Nursery Handicap, and a brilliant career may be safely forecasted for Mr. Alexander’s speedy colt. • * * * # Sovena was just favourite in a good betting race, the Nikau Hack Handicap, and L. A, Pine got her away with the first bunch, and just won after a great tussle with Merle in the straight. * » « • Lady Anstruther and Resinous had the finish of the Rongotea Hack Handicap to themselves, Resinous looking a winner at the home turn, only to be narrowly beaten in the run home by Mr. A. Laing’s game mare. The rest were “distanced.” * « * • Monaghan and Alaric were best backed in the Empire Handicap, and the former, who had a bad spin the first day, left his opponents early in the piece, and, clearing right out in the straight, won by over fifty yards! It was the easiest win at the meeting, and, coming on top of a victory with 61bs. overweight at Aslihurst, gave the Bisogne— Kathleen Mavqurneen gelding an awful showing un. He will tackle open company in future. a « ♦ * Roman declined to jump on the first day, but Alan McDonald got him round on Wednesday. MY. H. Spratt was so disgusted with the gelding’s performance that he quitted him to Mr. W. Bailey, of Palmerston North, for —it is said—£2o. «■ » * * The outstanding disappointments at the meeting were Euphonium, Glengaiiff, Lady Cavendish, Merry Jest, Jazz Baby and The Lamb. From sticky going on the first day, the course grew into a quagmire on Wednesday, so excuses may be made for most of the above failures, and their running may not be taken too seriously. «< * . • The withdrawal of Enare made the Cheltenham Hurdles a gift to Koauau on Thursday, the opposition being of the poorest possible quality. Harry Burt rode a confident race on the oddson favourite, giving the field a big start, but Koauau rolled into his job over the last six furlongs and won in a jog. It was an easy way of winning £175, but there might have been a different tale to tell if O. Cox had elected to start Enare. * * # e After the fine field which contested the hurdle race on the first day, it was queer to see such horses as Nukumai, Enare, Cara wook, Comedy Prince, Sot-

tano, Little River and Gauntlet scratched for the second day’s jumping event. It was rumoured that Koauau would not have been paid up for but for the fact that his trainer, Jack Hastie, heard that practically all the cracks were not starting. So Koauau was accepted for—with happy result. * * * » A drop in totalisator turnover was quite anticipated at Feilding, money lx - ing very “tight” in country districts at present owing to the low prices ruling for butter and cheese, and shearing ©portions being delayed through rain. The wretched weather, particularly on the second day, completed the debacle. It was unfortunate for the Fcildinv Jockey Club, as quantity and. quality were notable features of the acceptance lists, and a better meeting should have resulted. • * » * At the conclusion of the meeting tha race track at Feilding would have given the most optimistic caretaker the blues and it is hard to see how the course can be got ready for the Marton meeting on January 1 and 3. The Feilding course has had a terrible gruelling during the last fifteen months, meetings being" held there by Feilding, Marton and Manawatu (Hunt) clubs—mostly in wet weather, too! * • * * L. G. Morris and A. MeCormac, with three firsts each, shared riding honours at Feilding. Others to ride a winner were L Tilson, P. Burgess, C. Me Govern, B. H. Morris, J. Potter, R. J. Mackie, H. Burt, L. A. Pine, S. Anderson and C. France. * * • «

Winning owners at the Feilding meeting were: W. MeA. Duncan £470, H. P. Blundell £450 (including cup valued at £100), V. Riddiford £350, H. B. Lorigan £245, Hon. K. S. Williams £2lO, G. E. Trevor £175, J. B. Gaisford £175, Mrs. A. R. Hutchinson £175, T. Ryan £175, B. Burgess £l4O, L. G, Paul £l4O, H. R. Peacock £l4O, A, Alexander £l4O, T. O’Donnell £l4O, A. D. Laing £l4o* W. Higgins £l3O, Mrs. K. Brough £lO5, E. Fryer £lO5, A. Trevor £7O, H. Hickey £7O, C. F. Vallance £65, S. G. Davidson £6O, Mrs. Sleightholme £OO, W. H. Gaisford £5O, C. Louisson £so,’ V. H. Colello £5O, W. J. Bowman £4O, C. C. Smith £4O, Bee and Neagle £40,Geo. Gray £4O, G. F. Moore £35, C. Boyle £3O, P. Scullion £3O, 8. J. Price £25, R. Archibald £25, H. L. Vine £25, J. Frederic £2O, and Dwan Bros. £2O. OWNERS' REMINDERS. The attention of horse-owners Is drawn to advertisements appearing in this issue in connection with the Manawatu R.C. summer meeting. • • » • Nominations for all events at the Manawatu meeting, also forfeit for the Palmerston North Stakes, close with the secretary, Mr. J. M. Johnston, ’phone 6264, Palmerston North, at 9 p.m. NOMINATIONS AND FORFEITS. Nominations for all events at the summer meeting of the Manawatu Racing Club and forfeits for the 21st Palmerston North Stakes close with the secretary at 9 p.m. to-night. General entries for the Auckland Racing Club’s summer carnival and forfeits for the Great Northern Derby, 32nd Royal Stakes, and the Great Northern Foal Stakes close with the secretary (Mr. W. S. Spence) at 5 p.m. to-night.

TROTTING. MARCH MEETING ARRANGEMENTS. A meeting of the committee of the Taranaki Trotting Club was held on Wednesday night. There were present: Messrs. W. C. Weston (in the chair), F. Price, W. P. Nieoll, F. Reston, W. T. Hookham, G. Jago, R. H. George and the secretary, Mr. D. Le C. Morgan. Mr. C. L. Kasper, of Urenui, was present by invitation. The programme for the meeting on March 12 was arranged, some of the times being altered, and saddle races reduced from 1| miles to a mile. Stakes were increased by £-55. The following officers were appointed; Handicapper, Mr. Geo. Paul, junr. (Auckland); starter, Mr. A. Morse; judge, Mr. E. V. Sutherland (Auckland); clerk of course, Mr. J. Sexton; hon. clerk of scales, Mr. A. Goldwater; hon. veterinarian, Mr. R. B. Wood, M.R.C.V.S., F. hon. surgeons, Drs. Fookes, Davie, Rex. Brewster; hon. time-keepers, Messrs. V. Dalgleish, F. C. Ferry and J. Bennett. It was decided to make a donation of £1 Is to the Royal. Show held at Auckland. Messrs. Weston, Reston and Nieoll were appointed a band committee to make arrangements for music.