THE RACING WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 253, 23 October 1909, Page 8

THE RACING WORLD.

; <By WHALEBONE.) FIXTUEES. Oct. 20 and 23 — Wellington B.C. Spring Oct. 20 and 21 — North Otago J.C. Spring Oct. 23 and 27 — Auckland T.C Spring Oct. 27 and 28 — Gore B.C. Spring Oct. 28 and 20 — Masterton R.C. Spring Oct. 28 and 29 — Poverty Bay T.C. Spring Nor. 6, 8, 10, 13 — C.J.C. Spring Nov. 6, 9, acd 13 — Auckland Racing Club'« Spring Nov. 8 — Waverley-Waltotara R.C. Annual Nov. 9 and 10 — Win ton J.C. Annual Nov. 6 and 10 — Taratahl-Carterton B.C. Nov. 17 and 18 — Dannevlrke B.C. Spring Nov. 17 and 18 — Tuapeka County J.C Nov. 17 and 20 — Otahuhu T.C. Spring Nov. 27, Dec. 1 — Takapuna J.C. Spring Nov. 30 and Dec 1 — Fellding J.C. Spring Dec 8 and 9 — Woodviile District J.C. Summer Dec. 23, 27, and 28 — Manawatu R.C. Summer Dec. 27, 30, Jan. 1 and 3 — Auckland Rae ing Club's Summer Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 — Grey mouth. J.C.'* Summer ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. H. Fitzsimmons, Auckland. — (1) R. Hatch was first and B. Deeley second on the flat, and C. Cochrane first and W. Young second, over fences. (2) The N.Z. racing season commences on Aug. 1, nnd ends on July 31. (3) We have no record.

Only one first favourite was successful on the opening day of the Wellington Spring Meeting.

The Soult gelding Ngapuka has made a good recovery from his recent accident, and resumed woik during the weefc.

The name of Castle-Oe has been disallowed to the Nestor — Docility mare, and the name of Miss Maggie has been claimed for her.

The Auckland horseman B. Deeley was »ldlng at the Wellington meeting, but failed to catch the Judge's eye flrst on the the opening day.

By the TJlimnroa, which arrived at Wellington from Sydney on Wednesday, the horses Kairoma, Mundlc, Osiris, and Tumut were brought back from Australia.

St. Kildare, which ran second in the Trial Scurry on the opening day of the Wellington Spring Meeting is a half-bro-ther to old Haydn.

The Takapuna Jockey Club committee have decided to erect a new scratching board on their course, and the work is to be put in hand at once.

A. MeMifilnu has taken the Freedom gelding Toa Tere in hand again, after a spell of a couple of months. Toa Tere is a full-brother to Seldom.

A. Oliver, the N.Z. horseman, is remaining in Australia for some time. In order to fulfil riding engagements at the V.R.C. Spring Meeting at Flemington.

S. Hodge has disposed of the pony Imprlmus to a Wellington owner, and the daughter of Phoebus Apollo has been relegated to the unregistered ranks.

At Cambria Park, Cadence has foaled > filly to Obligado. This completes the list of foalings at Papatoetoe, the total being twenty, eleven colts and nine flllies.

Mr H. R. McKenzie's Daffodil has foaled a colt to Monoform. This is the third colt In succession that Daffodil hae thrown, but, so far, none of them have faced the starter.

Evidently 'Mr. T. H. Lowry has not yet decided which even ißobrlfeoff will compete in at the C.J.C. spring meeting, for the sou of Finland has been paid up for In both the N.Z. Cup and Stewards' Handicap.

It Is understood that a special meeting of the A.R.C. committee was held during the appointment of stewards was discussed. It was decided not to make any alteration.

Mr F. W. Edwards will declare the handicaps for the second day's racing of the Auckland Trotting Club's Spring Meeting on Monday, and acceptances close the same day at 9 p.m.

"Angur," of the Wellington "Times," is responsible for the following par.: — It is stated that Artilleries defeat in the Canlfleld Cup caused no surprise in certain sporting circles in this island.

The Hon. J. D. Ormond, who won the Wellcsley Stakes with one of his own breeding, Formby, is the first to benefit under the Wellington Racing Club's system of subsidising winners of important races.

At Mr Donald McKlnnon's farm, during the month, the following mares have added their contribution to the Stud Book:

Miss Simon, filly to Monoform; Rcsurgam, filly to Monoform; Joy, fllly to Monoform: Remedy, colt to Monoform; Rapid, a fllly to Eton.

It is an open secret, says a Wellington writer, that several owners are at present patronising both the registered and unregistered ranks. Also that some paid officials In the employ of the former are not above accepting office with the latter sub rosa.

Wellington -writers state that King Soult began very slowly In the Wellesley Stakes, and his performance In running second was full of merit, although even If he had begun quicker it is not likely he would have beaten the winner, Fonnby, which won very easljy.

Mr H. Brown recently received a communication from Mr Byron Moore, secretary of the V.R.C., statins that his committee wonld shortly deal with the application for the removal of the disqualification Imposed upon the hurdler. Hydrant. News that the matter has been favourably considered is expected to come to hand by the first mall next week.

When Soultllne wns winning nil before him in Australia last year, his owner, Mr Twohlll, cabled across and secured Castorline, the dam of the crnck sprinter, nrrd she was sent on a visit to Soult. The result of the union Is a colt, and it Is needless to say the safe arrival of the full brother to Soultllne has been the cause of considerable rejoicing.

The following foallnss are announced from Glenora Pnrk:—Mr J. Twohlll's Castorline, colt to Soult; Mr F. Hall's Tn.ub.ei colt to Multlfld: Mr Peter Maxwell's Cuirassier—Castorline mare, colt to Gluten ot Mr W. Walters' lot. Lady Musket has a colt to Soult; Hor.eherlmu a colt to Sonlt- Miss Helen, colt to Soult; and Carusa, fllly to Soult.

F. Hill leaves for the South b ythe Rarawa to-morrow, with the two-year-old fllly Antoinette, which is to fulfil her engagements at the C.J.c: Spring Meeting. Her trainer will not make the journey to Christchurch, but will leave the fllly at Wellington in charge of D. Moraghan, who will take her on with his team and superintend her final preparation. The fllly will, in all probability, be ridden in her races by H. Gray.

Xt report Is correct, Mr E. J. Watt has secured a high-class stallion from England to replace Merriwee, at his stud farm. According to an exchange: "Messrs H. Chisholm and Co. have, on account of Messrs Clark and Robinson (Enc.), effected the sale of the English racehorse All Black to Mr E J Watt, of Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. All Black, which Is a good performer, has not yet left Englnnd. Foaled In 1904, he is by Gallluule from Vortex, by St Angela from Whirlpool, by See Saw «rom Miss Pool. by. Parmesan from Lady Highthorne, By Stockwell."

Among those present at the recent meeting of the Australian Jockey Clnb at Randwick were Messre C. Hood Williams E J. Watt, and G. D. Greenwood. If the "Sydney Mail" can be credited, there may be a chance of Mr Greenwood being shortly lost to : New Zealand. In the last number to hand '.'MHroy," mentions that "perhaps before the next Derby is ran he may be a pro-perty-owner in Northern Australia with his racing colours registered tt headquarter», -

The Auckland gelding Turbine has been allowed to drop out of the C.J.C. Stewards' Handicap.

Mr Morse's adjustments for the minor events on the opening day of the A.R.C. Spring Meeting are due on Monday next.

The most noticeable absentee from the JN.Z. Cup after the second acceptances Is ■Heorthen, which acted as runner-up last year.

The mishap which caused the withdrawal of Tangimoana from the N.Z. Cup is stated to be not a very serious one, .and it is anticipated a light blister will put her all right again.

evidently Mr. towry'e colt Merriwa has not made a speedy recovery from the mistap which befel him while contesting the Waiiganul -Guineas, for he has been allowed to drop out of all his spring engagements.

The victory of All Red In the Wellington Handicap under the stiff impost of 9.8 is one of the best performances yet registered by the brilliant son of Stepniak, and stamps him as one of the best horses seen out in the Dominion for some time. All Red's victory has caused him to advance in the betting for the N.Z. Cup, and he is now c. strong second favomite for the -Chrlstehurch erent, for which his weight is now 9.5..

The second payment for the N.Z. Cup, which fell due last night, did not cause a great weeding out, and 20 still remain in. Master Sbult has been paid up for, and the son of Soult iwas so farward in condition when he left Auckland that the stopping of his work for a week or so would not make a rery serious difference. The horse la reported to he nil right again. Only two three-year-olds, Taskmaster and Boutade, are in the list

For some time past there has been strong agitation for welght-f or-age racing, and, in order to move with public opinion, the Wellington Racing Club placed the Champion 1 late, of a mile and a-quarter, on their programme, for which a lOOgs. cnn and a substantial stake was attached. The nominations exceeded the most sanguine expectatoas. aud It was confidently anticipated that one of the best fields seen out under weigh t-for-nge conditions In the Dominion would contest the event. The arbitrary decision of th e Canterbury Jockey Club to not even except winners of welght-for-ace events from Incurring penalties for the New Zealand Cup, however, had a serious effect on the race, aud at the time of writing It did not appear us If a Iar E c field would co &o. .To*- , Tbl % V matter thot the New Zealand Racing Conference should take m>. n°h' {" , th / , ODlnion <* the majority of liberal-minded men, no one club should have the power to frame conditions for a handicap race which would In any way Interfere W i v a wel eht-for-age race. The Canterbury Club, for some reason or other hnve for some time past adopted a rather dog In the manger attitude towards the Wellington Club, as is evidenced in the conditions attaching to thejr winter and string events, and that this shoula prevail is altogether wrong, and the powers that be would do well to put the matter on a better footing

The Auckland-owned colt Elyslan was sent out a warm favourite for the Wellington Handicap, but could only manage to get fourth. The "New Zealand Times" report of the race says: "Those who witnessed the Wellington Handicap of 1000 are not likely to soon forget It, for it Is very rarely iitdeed that such a fln e equine struggle in which so many play a prominent part Iβ seen. From the day the weights appeared double backers hardly asked for anything but Elyslan. The same opinion was somewhat loudly voiced on the course, and the Hawke's Bay Guineas winner was sent out a very warm favourite. Sir Tristram wa» nest most highly assessed. They were a very nnruly lot at the post. All Red particularly showing a disinclination to go np to the barrier. They were eventually, however, dispatched on even terms King Post was first to show out. and entering the back stretch he was two lengths out from Aberborthock and Elyslan, who was on the extreme outside at the start. Muskerry improved her position quickly, and was upsides with King Post at the six-furlong post. Five furlongs from home Muskerrr had assumed command, and showed the war round the bend, just clear of Sandstream and King Post. The latter pair shortly after dropped back, and Elyeian headed Muskerry three furlongs from home. AI! Red, Aberbrothock, and Sir Tristram were then seen coming fnst, ana at straight entrance these three and Rlysian were bunched. A tremendous set-to took place beth'e e flrst ei t £r ° m the dlstance - E'ys'an was pressure leaving AH Red, and Sir Iristram to continue the struggle to the bitter end. All Red and Sir Tristram olowly forged out from Aberbrothock and the two former crossed the line practically abreast, the Judge's verdict going to the top-weight. On being brought back tS the bird-cage All Red was deservedly applauded for his sterling performance Aber brothock was only half a length away and Elysian at a little further disadvantage "

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR LEADING EVENTS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) CHRISTCHUROH, Friday. The following acceptances have been received in connection with the C.J.C. spring meeting:—

SECOND FORFEITS. Derby of lOOOsovs, one mile and a half.— Cymblform. Gulanforte, Elyeian, First Coneul, Kllwinning, Cronstadt, St. Felix, Taskmaster, Full Sail, Tawhaki, eh f by Stepiilak—Britoniarte. Oaks of 400SOVS, one mils and a half Perle dOr, Ristori, Kilindinl, Scotch Plaid, Milan, Drendless, Aema, Ingreda, Ambroslan. Fnsnakyle, Ainbala, Celaeno. eh f by Stepulak—Brltomarte, eh f by Kilcheran Purity, eh f by Formosan—Wepener.

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Friday. For the Poverty Bay Turf Club's spring meeting the following weights have been declared: — Trial Handicap, six furlongs.—Sublime 9.0, Ardfert 8.4, Masonic 7.13, Carron 7 10 Mura Ani 7.0, Kaumoana 7.9, The Raft 7.7, Maeter Stead 7.4, Te Raumaria 7.0. County Stakes, six furlongs.—Auldearn 9.4, Spate 8.13, Continuance 8.9, Fort William 7.10, Eiva 7.10, Easter Lily 7.7, Hirlni 7.4, Wa-imaori 7.4, Gatenby 7.0, Swarthmoor 6.13, Local Option 6.7. Welter Handicap, seven furlongs.—Sublime 10.2, Ardfert 9.5, Eiya 9.3, Jet de More 9.1, Corron 9.1, The Raft 8.10, Gatenby 8.7, Swarthmoor 8.7, Rakaikiteroa 8 7 Hack Flat Handicap, one mile.—Continuance 0.1, Baldos 8.13, Sublime 8.13, My DaTllng 8.0. Nitvaru 7.7, Gatenby 7 0 Swarthmoor 6.12, Te Raumaria 6.12

TURF TALK FROM-THE SOUTH. (By Telegraph.—Special to Star.) CHBISTCHTJRCH, this day. Training matters at Blccarton have been rather quiet during the past week consequent on the absence of so many horsee at the Oamaru and Wellington meetings The tracks are in excellent order, and next week scould see a lot of • visiting horses at headqniiTters. 'Sunburn, who won the Sterniak Stakes «* the North Otago Jockey Club's meeting, Jβ by far the best two-year-old that has race* Iα the South, island *> tat tUa leMon. Ht

is a most attractive-looking colt, and re sembles his sire. Multiform, greatly about the head and quarters. Despite a strong head wind and the fact of the last two furlongs of the course being uphill, he carved out the half-mile in 495, a performance that has never been bettered on the Oamarn course. Sunburn is out of the Australian-bred mare Drought, a daughter of Mostyn and Nightmare. The latter is the grand-dam of La Notte, who left that great horse Noc'tuiform, so there is nothing wrong with the colt's breeding. Sunburn Is engaged in the Welcome Stakes, and he will take a lot of beating in that event. Kllwlnnlng is on the improve, and is striding along pleasingly In his tasks, while his stable companion, Thistledown, is also bearing an improved appearance. Mr. Harry Thompson has been appointed starter to the Springfield Racing Club and Methven Racing Club. Ploughshare has been showing lameness, and her connections have decided to give lier a rest. Two strong favourites, in Fire Queen and Field Gnn, at the North Otago Jockey Club's spring meeting yesterday were left at the post in their respective races, and took no part in the contests. All Red's win in the Wellington Handicap wJU bring his Impost in the New Zealand Cup from 9.4 to 9.5, which is his weight-for-age, the conditions of the race providing 'that penalties shall not increase a horse's welgot above weight-for-age. The N.Z. Metropolitan Trotting Club has received first-class nominations for itg spring meeting, which takes place on November 9th, 11th, and 12th. The entries for the three days total 451, and 'the Hstt. Include the names of the best performers "in the Dominion. Boutade registered a remarkably flue performance in the North Otago Cup. Making nearly all the running, she won comfortably In 2.0 2-5, thereby establishing a fresh New Zealand record for the distance. The best previous time was Marguerite's 2.6 3-5. Bouthfle's win does not entail a penalty in the X.Z. Cup. Zemlia has been in a bad way with a severe attack of pleurisy, but she is now improving, and it Is hoped that she will make a pood recovery. It is a piece of services of this brilliant filly, but with Ingoda showing remnrlrably improved form and Gwendoline poing on satisfactorily, Mr. Rutherford should have two worthy representatives to do battle for him.

st. lb. at. lb. All Red (Inc. Merrle Zealand lib penalty) 9 5 Inc. 51b pen) 7 4 Bobrlkoff 8 13 Grand Slam.'. 7 2 Husbandman 8 8 Lady Lucy (Inc. Master Sonlt .88 51b penalty 7 1 Downfall 8 6 Taskmaster .. 6 13 California 8 6 Field Gnn ... 6 10 Bollin 7 10 Tikltere 6 8 Sir Prize 7 0 Lawn Rose -.6 7 Roosevelt 7 0 Merrironla ..6 7 Prim 7 9 Boutade 6 1 Sandstrenra (Inc. 101b pen.).. T 7 STEWARDS' HANDICAP of 1250SOV6. Six furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Bobrikoff .... 0 8 Ilarita 7 4 Penates 9 4 Waiata 6 7 Elyslan 8 5 Perle d'Or .. 6 13 North-east ..8 4 Ormulu 6 13 Gold Lace ... 84 Klltodlnl 6 12 Nautiform ..82 Mundic 6 10 Bonny Glen 7 10 Truganini ... 6 10 Gipsy Belle .. 7 10 Cronstadt ... 6 10 Cuanteuse . .*. 7 3 Passion 6 9 Federal 7 7 Wet Day 6 7 Sweet Angelus 7 5 Hermia 6 7 iDaybeam 7 4