THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 272, 10 August 1908, Page 3

THE TURF.

RACING FIXTURES. August 11, 13, and 15.—Canterbury J.O. Grand National Meeting. August 12.—Aticldand Fleet Raco Meeting. August 27. —Wairarapa' Hunt Club Annual. Soptember 2 and 3. —Marton J. C. Annual. September 9 and 10.—Horowhenua Hacli K.G. Annual. September 16 a,ud 17. —llangitikei H.O. Spring.. ' September ' 19, 23, and 26: —Avondale J.C. Spring. NOTES AND COMMENTS. [By Glekcoe.] The Canterbury Jockey Clitb's Grand National meeting commences to-morrow. Slow Tom having failed to ' survive the acceptance, none of tlie candidates ougaged in. tho Grand National Steeplechase have previously won the event, though several havo started in previous contests. P.' Johnson, who rides Kiatere in the big cross-country event to-morrow, has previously .won tho Grand National on Dummy, and J. Hall, who rides Nadador, steered Eclair to victory in last, year's race. Tho Vanguard mare Valima was taken south, by the Alararoa on Saturday night, arid will bo a starter ill the Enneld Steeples to-morroff. Mr. J. Monk informed mo during the week that Diabolo and Gipsy Belle will both bo ready for racing in the early spring. Neither, of tho pair is entered at the Hawke's- Bay meeting, but Diabolo will contost tho Wanganui Guineas. Tho two-year-old by Stopniak—Miss Dalryinple will probably make its . first appearance ill tho Wellesley Stakes at Trentham. "Mr. S. Messena is sending the three broad mares Waipaku, , Marionette, and Lady Isabel to the Waikanae Stud,- tho first week in September. T. Pine. will ride Black Reynard in the Grand National Hurdles next Thursday. Jockeys C. Jenkins and C. O'Neill left for Christchurch by tho Mararoa on Saturday. nisi l !. - r The Fleet Race meeting takes place at Ellerslio on Wednesday. On the same day the salo of tho' lato Mr. Stead's horses takes place in Christchurch. Private advices 'from Riccarton state that Lingerer is doing satisfactory work on the tracks." Ghoorka declined his. engagements in the Grand National Steeplechase and the Jumpers' Flat and will be 1 started in tho Trial Hurdles to-morrow afternoon. ' The Caulfield Grand National Steeplechase has never been won; by the-same horse twice. By winning last year and running second this year (tho event is now called the Australian Steeplechase) Bribery has been the nearest to a doublo victory in the raco. . The stable ' which shelters Bribery: has been halving a run of bad luck lately, but tho various members of . the team should bo scon in more favourable, light, shortly. . '.- . In running second in this steeplechase with 12st. 91b., Bribery registered no mean,performance, for in the twenty-seven- contests ;for the .event horses have only been placed >on about ton occasions with such an impost. Nigel, the winner of the event, -is owned by Adam Skirving, a Melbourne trainor now in. Christchurch. . As , stated in Saturday's paper Skirving is . a New Zealander, who crossed to the Commonwealth a'..few years back. Nigel won a steeplechase at Mooneo Valley last month and .is the same Nigel, wliich gave ;C. O'Neill a bad fall at Mooneo Valley ago.

No .'Trouble, who filled third- position, was not among the cabled accoptors. He.won a number,'of hurdlo races in tho early-part, of last season, -.■.../• - ■

Concerning the victory of Signorinetta .in the Oaks the. "Sporting Times" gives the following note ofr.what happened -after the rate''Those who noticed the quietness with which the victory:.of J Signorinetta was received jf),<tho-.-DeEby. ; ;Were -astonished, indeed at' the..-.aimost.;:unparalleled -i enthusiasm -thatgreeted i her in the - Oaks: 1 - ■ Tho'Ohevalier Ginistrelli did not wear 'a'-magni-ficent tall hat, such as lie woro on tho Derby Day. His costume was of the most homely character; such as bo wears every day on Newmarket' Heath. - .-•Great' was his consternation, ; therefore, ' when- tho King'sEquerry delivered to him tho message that his Majesty desired to know him.' 'But Icannot go I Look at- my clothes ! I can't go in this clothing 1 Can't Igo when 1 have got some fresh clothosp' said the bewildered old gentleman. But lie was quickly a.t 1 rest from the moment that the King saw him. ■ Ho introduced him to the ladies and then to the Prince of Wales, and spent many words of hearty congratulation on him, finaliy having a drink to tho health' of the marc.' . When the Chevalier returned through the. Club Enclosure the anxious look on his face that had previously marked it had given way to smiles, and ho was at this moment the happiest man in the world." C. Jenkins has already been engaged to ride Mahuta in the New Zealand Cup, and since receiving his license tho Bulls horseman has had, to refuse mounts on Apa and Grand Slam for the same race. * The, Hastings F. Davis, has no horses engaged at the'Riccarton meeting, but he went South; on Saturday to attend the Yaldhurst sale. ' ' ' ,' ' . Merrie Zealand did not pay up for the Winter Cup, but may be taken to Ricca'rton for tho concluding'day. * • •. The steeplechaser Le Beau jumped the big country at Riccarton on Saturday morning, and gave a faultless display. ■ North Head did a splendid seven furlongs on Saturday, easily beating Kairoma ovor that distanco, '. Ghoorka is greatly pleasing the touts on the fiat and over tho jumps: N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING. (BY lELECllil'll—rilESS ASSOCIATION.) , Christohurch, August 8. The N.Z. Metropolitan' Trotting Club's August meeting opened to-day in beautiful weather,' .though the: track was a trifle heavy as a result of rain and frost. The results are as follow:— STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and a half;—Effie Wood, ISsec., 1; Victor Huon, 6sec.,_ 2; Implore, 145e0., 3. Also 'started: Bessie B, scr.;' ' Bellwind, Usee.; llotholia, 14sec.; Repeater, losec.; Decoration, 16sec;; Count," 18sec."; "Lone" Hand, 18sec.;, Franca,- 18sec.; Special Lad, 18sec.; and Glenallan, ISsec. Won by four lengths. Time, 3min. 54sec. \

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. One mile and a half.—Silver Cry, 15sec., 1; Adventuress,' 1-lsec., 2; Alico Maud, Usee., 3. Also started: Thicket, Bsec.; Clarewood, lOsec.; Dolly Wood, lOscc.; Agasemos, lOsec.; Lady Elf, 12sec. ; Lord Rothschild, 12seq.; 'Imperial Kit, 12sec.; Master Pat ( 13sec.; Agapiirithus, 14sec.; Little Rothie, 14sec.; Dark Child, 15sec.; and Princo Rothschild, 15scc. Won by four lengths. Time, 4min. 4 2-ssec. AUGUST HANDICAP, of 190 sovs. One mile and a half.—Prince Alert, Usee., 1; Wildwood Junior,- 9sec., 2; Miss Burlington, 4sec., 3. Also started: Lord Elmo, scr.; Elector, 2sec.; Vanish, 3sec.; 0.Y.M., 4sec.; Albertorious, 4scc. Sir Hcctor, ssec.; Factory Boy, ' 6scc.; Wellington, Gscc.; Fusee, 7scc.; Alico Wood,, Bsec.; Wild Arab, 9scc.; Belroy, 9sec.; Sonbrino, 9see.; and Prince. Warbeck, lOsec. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min. 58 3-oscc. ALEXANDRA HANDICAP,• of 140 sovs. Two miles.—Lodi, scr., 1; Scotia, lOsec., 2; 1 Bay King, 12sec., 3. Also sarted: Viowmont, scr.; Tho Pigeon, 4sec.; Master Dudley, 7sec.; Bess o' tho Barn, '7sec.; Tho Mooress, lOsec.; Dr. Chutney, lOsec.; Imperial Girl, Usee.; Brown Ribbon, 13sec.; and Welfare, 14sec. Won by half a length. Time, 4min. 55 3-sscc. INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and- a half.—Willowood, lOscc., 1; l'resirlont Lincoln, llscc., 2; Miss Vera, lOsec., 3, Also started:' Shangilni^

3sec.; Ben Blackwood, lOsec:; Bonification, llsec.; Myrine, 1] sec.; Princess Rose, I3sec.; Special Boy, lisec.; Lenape, 16sec.; Dolores, 16sec.; Thicket, 16sec.; and Gossip, IGsec.. Won easily. Time 3min. 48 4-usec. SELWYN HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Two miles.—Lord Altliorp, 7sec., 1; To Porangi, 14sec., 2; Exchequer, 2sec., 3. Also started: Laudervale, scr.; Lady Clare, ssec.; A 1 Franz, osec.;. The Middie, 6sec.; Havelock, 7sec.; Houhere, 7sec.; Lady Linton, Kelso, 12sec.; Marietta, 12sec.; Huon, 12sec.; and Myall, 12sec. Won comfortably by eight lengths, Time, 4min. 5G 1-osec. I ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile.—Dr. Chutnoy, Bsec., 1; Bay King, lOsec., 2; Directo, 7sec., 3. Also started: Ben Hur, scr.; Ngaraima, 4sec.; Dumb Bell, ssec.; Joy, Bsec.; Previous, Bsec.; All Day, Bsec.Veleda, Ssec.; Major Rotlisea, Bsec.; Victor Huon, Bsec.; Casey, : lOsec.-j' Miss Vera, llsec.; and Eiilalio llseo. Won by livo lengths. Time, 2min. 24 2-osec. LIGHTNING HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. One mile.—Wood. Nymph, 14see., 1; Florin, scr., 2;Claremont, llsec., 3. Also' started: Tho Needle, 2sec.; Frederick, 6sec.; Mavourneeu, 9sec.; Tuxedo Chief, lOsec.; and Lady Kalt, 12sec. AVon by fifty yards. Timo, 2min. 30sec. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. (UY TELEGBAPH—PRKSS ASSOCIATION—COPYRC3HC.'j Sydney, August 8. Tho report of tho Australian Jockey Club shows that the revenuo for tho past season totalled £79,345, an excess of £1800 over expenditure. The added money for tho coming season will. total £40,350. V.A.T.C. MEETING. , AUSTRALIAN STEEPLECHASE. WON,BY NIGEL. [di telegeaph—press association—copi'RionT.) (Rec. August 9, 9.50 a.m.) ! ' Melbourne, August 8. At^ tho Victorian Amateur Turf Club's, Meeting tho following was tho result of -THE AUSTRALIAN STEEPLECHASE, of 1400 sovs. About four miles. MrJ A. Skirving's b. g. Nigel, by Padlock —Wydgel, aged, lOst. 111b. (S. Howie) 1 Mr. D. J. Prico's br. g. Bribery, by . Malvolio—The Gift, aged, 12st. 91b. '' (Burn) 2 Mr. W. T. Warhurst's b. g. No Trouble, by Mistake—Lucy, aged, 9st. 31b. (Deelize) 3 Also started: Tho Cardinal, list. 101b.: Alley Sloper, list. 101b.; Tarpon, list. 31b.; Boisdale, list, lib.; Workmaster, list, lib.; Quail, lOst. 31b.; Dalny. lOst. 31b.; Wolseley, lOst. lib.; Boomerang, lOst. lib. ; Charlemagne,- 9st. 131b.: Envoy, 9st. 91b.; and Maine, 9st. 91b. Boomerang was first away, with Charlemagne, tho latter falling at the treble. Going out of tho straight , AVolseloy headed Boomerang. At the far turn Alley Sloper took the'' lead from Wolseley, The Cardinal, Tarpon, and Bribery following in that order, but Tarpon lost his rider at this point. Going out of the-straight the third timo, Mercury headed Alloy Sloper, but fell back. At M'Donald's Nigel, Bribery, and No Trouble were close on Alloy Sloper. ■ At tho far turn, Nigel went up, with Bribery coming fast. Nigel led into tho straight by ten lengths from Bribery, arid came on full of running, winning by ton lengths in 7min. 59} sec. Tho Cardinal broke down, came last, and had to bo shot. ,