THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 170, 11 April 1908, Page 13

THE TURF.

RACINC FIXTURES 'April 10 and 11.—Roefton J.C. Autumn. April 18 and 20.—Wairarapa R.C. Autumn. April 18, 20 and : 21.—Auckland: R.C. Aut- . ,umn. ■. v . i April 20.—Patea R.C.> Annual. ..-.April' .J.C. Annual. . April.2o.—Beaumont J.C. Annual. , April 20 .and 21. —Riverton R.C. Eastor. April 20: antl 21.—Kiimara R.C. Autumn. April 20 and 21.—C.'J.C. Autumn. April 20 and 2L.—Feildinp; J.C. Autumn. . April 23 and 24:—Wcstland R.C. Autumn. April 30.—Taieri-Amateur, T.C. Autumn. April 2S'and May ;2—Avondalo . J.U Au- . tumn. ' - ! April 29 and May 2.—Wellington R.O. Autumn. May. 2.—Christcliurch R.C. Autumn. May 6 and 7.—Hawke's Bay J.C. -Autumn. May 6 and 7.—Marlborough R.C. Autumn., May 13 and 14. —Ashburton County lv.l/. ■■ Autumn. v- ;; May 13 and-14.—Egmont R.C. Winter. . May, 23 and 25.—>Wanganui J.C. W inter, • May, 23 and 25.—North Otntjo J.C, Wmtor. Jjine 3 and 4. —Dunodin, J.C. Winter. REMINDERS. 1 Owners and trainers arc reminded that "acceptances for the first : dayjs events at tho Feilding Jockey Club's mooting, and entries for tho Trial Plato and Scurry oloso on Mon- ■ dajr, April 13 at.B'3o p.m.'with tho Sccro- : -tary, Mr/E: Goodbehero. ~ • Acceptances for s tho first'day's events at the Wairarapa Racing 'Club's meeting close i at 8 p.m. on Monday with Mr. E. H. Laery, Feathcrston. : • : NOTES, AND " COMMENTS. : ' ■ >■!.' i ■: - , 1 ;■ (Br Glsncoe:) ■ • The time'registered by;|Waipaku in- tho , Lon'gbnrn Handicap last Tuesday, has. never been in New Zealand, but threo seasons 'ago De-la Rey, equalled it at'Oamaru. • •/. Mr. T.- •••' O'Neill's three-year-old Eclogue '(Sylvia^Park—Epiloguo) is now.being trained by O. Cox at Wanganui. . 1 As' soon as tho weights appeared' for tlio' .Canterbury; Jockey Club's first day events . yosterday, Mr. G. Delaney scratched To Kainui for the Kildare Hurdles.. . It/ .is understood ■ that Lady , Stockwell ■ : / (Officer— I Temerairo) ; will bo retired to tho stud,, at, the end of the present season. s . . V ' The 1 browS filly Contralto ; (Sylvia Park— ,■ Madame Cole), who wont amiss at tho last f: ' ..- Otaki meeting,'will be given /a. run. at-Patea on Easter Monday. Tho'Stake has been allotted lOst. 121b. in ■ the Hack Hurdles at Feilding. v <■ • A. Hall's trio, Kremlin, Wirral and, Lull, .. are. Wanganui; tracks.' . They_ will probably bo 'seen out_ at ; ■ the Wanganui l Jockey Club's winter meeting .- . next month. •. v •. ■; ' Chasemab, whoso name appears among the candidates for tho hack events, at Feilding, is an inmate of' Walter Raynor's stablo at .- ■ ' Wanganui.,., , ' . ,Tho hurdler -Compass is reported: to'be jumping faultlossly at Hawera. Y/hen trained at Trentham he used to do very well in his schooling tasks, but he failed ito reproduce ■ ■,his.track fonn,-in,:his races. : Jockey R. "M'Namara goes to Auckland ; for :.the' ; Easter' ineeting;: arid: intends to", re- .. : main in tho north till tho -end 'of the sea--.'V;v The Gold Roof gelding^Contender has en- v gagements at both tho Wairarapa and Canterbury meetings at Easter. ' As he appears to bo well-treated in the.south he will probably makn tbo' trip there,' and judging by: his recent display of form' in the six-furlong races at Awapum, he shoirid' bo suited by 'v.thei extra'furlong in the Easter Handipap.^.y'.lf,'..however,fr®" :suocecd--iii that ,! 'I'."racoi•:ifoVtWll^^Kij;riiuph ■} •' " .smarter'than#he ;at 'th'e meet-, ' ■'■' ing. ; f;,,r .VO-'..-"; ■ • AUCKLAND RACINC CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. , (fBtOJI'OUE SPECIAL CORKESrOtTOBNT.) ' ;i •. • • • Auckland, April 10. \- ■ The following- acceptances havo' been rc- . ■' ceived for the Auckland ■ Racing Club's '.' . Autumn meeting" .;1 TRADESMANIS HANDICAP. — Scotty; Bst. 101b.; Carl Rosa, Bst. ,91b.; Delegate, ; Bst. 61b.; Sweet .Alice,,', Bst"slb. j .Montigo,, Bst. lib.; - Lord Seaton, 7st.. 21b.; Syren, 7st.. lib. y Woodbey, 7st.; lib.; Stanna, Gst.: 121b. • EDEN HANDICAP—Celtic,'Sat. 41b;; Tui' Cakobau, Bst. lib.; Miss Winnie, 7st.. 121b.; . Landlock,.:.7st. 81b.; , Lochbuie, 7st. ' ' ' ' 81b.;' Manapouri,7st. .71b.; Waihukuj 7st. jt ; 41b.; Mahono, 6st. 13H>.; Taitoko, Gst. 121b; VICTOPJA HANDICAP.—Diamond Star, Bst.' 81b.; Santa. Rosaj Bst. 51b.; Rarota, , .•} : Bst.; Tale Pitcher,. 7st.' 121b.; Waimangu, 7st. 81b.'; Belle Clair filly, 7st.; Coroman- ' dnl, 6st. 131b.; Rimlock, 6st. 101b.; Jena, 6st. 'v; ; loib.';.. ;i', - EASTER HANDICAP.—FinaI payments: , Marguerite, 9st.; 41b.; Gold CrestjOst.j Mas- . ' tor Delaval, Bst.' 81b.; ' Ulilarido (including : , ' 71b. - penalty), v Bst. .'7lb. ; '; : Eirig Billy, , Bst. 61br;, Mahuta;'Bsti v 51b;'; : Uranium, Bst. 21b.; Cambrian, Bst., llb.;"Dawn,"Bst.; Veronica,. • ; 7st.' 121b.Soultline, 7st,'-. lllb.';; Celticj'.7st.J 91b.; Lconator, 7st. 91b.;Te Aroha, ."st. 51b.; Advocate, 7st. 31b.; 'Ranparaha, 7st'.' 1 lib.: Certainty, Gst. 131b.; Golden' Eagle,- 6st. - 121b.; Lady. Rohina, 6st. 121b. • ' .' ■ TRAMWAY HANDICAP .-Miss Winnie, Bst. . 71b.Black and . Gold, - Bst. 31b.; TamainupOj Bst: 21b.; Loongana, Bst. lib.; :• Guidwife/Sst.; Finery, Bst.; Norths Head, ■ v.. I . 7r.t. 121b.; Noteorini, 7st., 101b. ;• Lochbuio, . .; 7st. ' ; 91b.; j\larangai; 7st. 81b.; Foremost,' 7st. 41b.; .Wauchope, 7st. 41b.; Lady Rohiua, 7st. 41b.;: Kirsty, . 7st.: 31b. ; .Fredericki. 7st. 21b.; : Haldane, Gst'.: 111b.; Waihoihoi, Gst. 111b. . NELSON HANDlCAP.—Freemount,' 9st.; " Royal Soult,',Bst.:l2lb.; ..Clochette; 'Bst;, 81b.' ; First Gun; 18st. 71b.; 'Aristocrat, -Bst.' 71b.; Cadorice, Bst'. 61b.; Tui,' Bst. '51b. ; Auldearn, Bst.' 41b. Waitahi, Bst.' 41b.; ~ Baltimore, Bst. 41b.; Mark Time, Bst. lib.; . Cyrona, 7st; ? 111b.; Lira,' 7st. '101b. ; ;Escariiillo, 7st. . 71b. ; 'Crispess . ;(latc , Tera), 7st.' 71b.; Tiia .Kitua, 7st. 71b.; Epsom Lass, 7st. 31b.. REEFTON RACES. , (BY TEI.EGBArn—riIESS ASSOCIATION.I. ,' Roefton, April 10., , ■ 'At the; R'eefton races to-day : there was a good, attendance; The course was in splendid .order.:..-. The.following aro tho, results:—. '■ * ' TRIAL HANDICAP.—Blessbok, 1; Sylverie, ,2; Abaydos, '3.: ; Also stai-ted: Cairngorm. Won easily/ Time, lmiii; 18 2 r osec.TROT.—Queen Ada,. 1; Judge Albort, 2; Mawhera, 3. Nino,others started.. Won by a neck. Time, 4min. 25 2-osecl ■. AUTOJJN HANDlCAP.—Tikarawa, 1; Tsit'sihar; 2; Freeland, 3. Also started: Adria, ; Moctoropuku.; Won easily. Timo, 2min. 0 2-sscc. , • ' , FLYING HANDICAP —Barley, ; 1; Nor- . dofF, 2,*; Blessbok, 3. Also, startedNuma. Time, lmin. 5 3-osec! GRANDSTAND TROT. — Mawhera, 1; Vagabond, 2; Lauderhill, 3. Six others , started. : . REEFTON lIANDICAP—Trent, 1; Sylverio, 2; Victoria' Park, 3. Also started: • Wairarapa, Cairngorm. Won by a lencth. . Time, lmin; 32 2-ssec.' . . CAMTERBURY J.C. WEIGHTS. (BT TEI.EGIIAI'n.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Christcliurch, April 10. Tho following handicaps have been declared for tho Canterbury Jockey Club's. Autumn Meeting:— ■ ; , KILDARE HURDLES, of 150 sovs. Two miles. —Leeside, 12st. 51b.; Ability, ,11st. 21b.; Grandstand;:lOst. 131b.; Soutliorn Cross, ; lOst. 121b.; Eurus, lOst.. 111b.; To Kainui, lOst. 01b.; Canton,-9st. 131b.; Storm, 9st. ; Stormont,. 9st.; Ayosha, 9st.; Chameleon, 9st. . ■ , " RUSSI-EY PLATE, of 200. sovs. Fire furlongs.—Miss Mischief, 9st:; Elysium, Bst. 131b.; Ueneform, Bst. 91b.; Whisticcraft, Bst.

21b.; Millionaire, Bst.' 21b.; Rock Forry, Sst. 21b.; Kilts, Bst. 21b.'; Flitawayj Bst.; Santita, 7st.: Morry Lass, 7ot.': Nightlight, 6st. • 71b. • ' . . ' ■ EPSOM WELTER, of 300 sovs. One milo. —Stronghold, lOst. 111b.; Lupulito, lOst. v 81b.; Goldbeater, lOst. 51b.; Martyrium, lOst. 51b.; Armamcnto,, lOst. 31b.; Kairomai 9st. 131b.; Lady Disdain, 9st. 91b.; Soa King, 9st. 81b..; Probable,'9st. 81b.; Medallist, 9st. 51b. ; Claiichattan, 9st. 41b. : ; Thunderer, 9st. ■ 41b.; •Merrio Zealand, 9st. 41b.; Jack Ashoro, 9st.; Roso Noble, Bst. 1 31b.; Pas Soul, Bst; 111b. ; Oiyoi, Bst. 91b. ; Hilarity, Bst. 81b.; Mercy, Bst. 81b.; Prim, Bst. Sib.; Mango, Bst.. lib.; Devonia, Bst. lib.; Kelp, Bst.; Beckwell, Bst. SOCKBURN HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter.—Armamento, 9st.; Lapland, Sst. 131b.; Lupulito, Bst. 3lib.; Gwendolina, Bct. 101b.; Kairoma, Bst. 91b.; Stratagem, Bst. 81b.; Clanchattan, Bst. 61b.; Thunderer, Sst. 31b.; Jack Ashore, 7st. ,131b.; So- , lnarotr, 7st. 91b.; Tho Libyan, 7st 91b.; Amboiso, 7st. Gib:; Pretty Nell, 7st.; Jacket, Gst., 71b. • " WELLINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACINC CLUB. Tho following handicaps have been declared for tho above Club's Eastor Meeting :tFIRST DAY. : JUNIOR 14.2 HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Insanity, Bst. 101b.; Max, Bst.' 71b.'; St. Hilda, Sst. 71b.W00 Namiie, Bst. 71b.'; Lady. Heleno, Sst. 71b.; Query, Bst.' 71b.; Nellie, Sst.; Rosenaj Bst.; and Silvery Ocean, Sst. , 'JUNIOR 14.3 HANDICAP. 'Six furlongs. —Belle Vuo, 9st. ; 51b.; Dan O'Connoll, 9st.; Loncsomo, Bst. 71b.; Uplands. Bst. 71b.; St. Hilda, Sst., 71b.; Lady, Daphin, Bst. 71b.; and Napoleon, Bst. 71b. .. .. ; SENIOR 14.3 HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Alirctta, 9st. 71b.;,Woka,'9st. s]b.; Lady Mason, 9st; 31b. j 'Prinpo ltoy, 9st.; Puketotara, ,Sst. 71b.; and Gileadit, Bst. . ' ; SENIOR 14.2 : HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —Balgonio, 9st. lOlbj Lady Zion, 9st. 71b.; ilangiai,.'9st. 41b,; Firefly,' 9st. 41b.; Normandale, ■ 95t..; Kauh'oo,' Bst. 51b.'; and Resemble, Sst. .... .GALLOWAY HANDICAP. Four furlongs. —Mutineer, lOst. 121b.; 1 ' Inspiration, lOst. -31b.; Miretta, 9st. 71b.; Herculean, 9st.'slb.; Lady Zion, :9st. 51b.; 'Champagne, 9st.; Marquis,'Bst. 101b.; Dorjna,"-Bst.. 71b.; Disciple, Sst. 71b. ;,St. Bst. 71b. ;• W'ce Nannie, .'Bsfc 71b.; Lady Dori, Bst. : ,; and Gile»dit, Bst. BUILDERS" HANDICAP. Four furlongs. —Lady Zion, ,9st. 91b.; Firefly, 9st. 41b.; Mingiai, 9st. 21b.; Winnie, 9st.; Puketotara, 'Bst;. 101b.; Insanity, Bst. ,101b.; Maid of Allwork, Bst. 71b. ; Wee Nannie, Sst. 71b.; Lady | Heleno, Bst. 71b.'; and Resemble, 83t. 31b. GHRISTCHURCH PONY-RACINC PROJECT. (BY TEMGBAPn.—SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) , Chrlstchuroh, April 9. There are indications of tho advent of pony racing in Christchurch.' At yesterday's meeting of the A. and P. Association, a, letter was read from Messrs., Tonks,; Norton, and Co., on behalf of a syndicate, asking whether they could ,lease tho Association's grounds for a period of years for the purpose of holding pony/races. A track costing about £200 would be .required. , The chairman stated that, the I ;Association had £11,000 worth, of property _ being : idle, and was .paying over £240 in interest for a place that: was doing nothing. He was of opinion that anything that' could bo done to, increase the income should 'be .undertaken. Dunedin's... show ground ; earned. revenue, and in :Anierica it was tho rule, for,show grounds to bo used for different purposes. , . ■ Tlio matter was referred to tho Ground and Financo Coriimittocs, with power to act. -: WELL-KNOWN SPORTSMAN DEAD. IT TELKQRArn —PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPTSIGUt Sydney, April 10. Mr. Hungcrford,- formerly, a railway contractor 'in ; .New.-' Zealand,' "and a -racehorso ; owner, -jis-dcfid, agßdo7G. iii.ini>!,':;; .; .Mr.'illungerford >:was.-well • linown : -on .the Now : .Zealand ; Turf'as -the owner of Heather 8011, , British- Lion, and Wakawatea. AVith Heather. 801 l 'he. won the C.'J.C. Craven Plate twice (beating- 'Lady Zetland in the sdcond year), the Wellington Autumn: Handicap (after a dead : heat witlr Rangipuhi), and other races. British Lion was' a good winner,'and in- tho 1891-1892 soason he captured the Spring: Handicap at -Hawke's- Bay, Spring Handicap at AVanganui. St. Andrew's Handicap at Dunodin,' and tlio. New Zealand Cup. In -the latter event he boat Thame,. Rose-! feldt; .Cynisca, : and others. ': 1 Wakawatea Sharp) was a good year-old, and,'though bo was beaten' ill tho C.J.C., : Welcome'-Stakes and ' Champagne Stakes, he won the' Great, Northern Ij'oal Stakes arid many other good' races. 'As a three-year-old lie won the Wellington Derby!