THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 285, 26 August 1908, Page 8

THE TURF.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. [By Glencoe.] The 'Wellinetoii Pony and Galloway Racing Club has decided to hold its next meeting on September 19, not September 26, as previously" arranged. Mikotahi injured himself whilo at work on tho Now Plymouth tracks last Thursday, and may have to be spelled. Soa King and Cross Battery arc to leave for Sydney next Friday. They will bo accompanied by tho lliccarton horseman, Leu King, who will ride them in their engagements on tho other side. The New Plymouth trainer, R. Barlow, has recently taken in hand a two-year-old colt by Lupin—Docility, that was purchased at the Bushy Park salo last May. . A private advico from Sydney states that the Auckland horse Soultline, one of tho candidates for the Epsom Handicap, has been doing attractive work since his arrival in Australia. The Sydney bookmakers are not taking very long risks about any of tho New Zealand candidates. According to a New Plymouth paper, Mr. A. Rhodes, owner of Golden Eagle and Mikotahi, is negotiating for the purchase of tho chestnut mare Tauriki, which has won a number of races in Auckland recently. Weights for the Horowhenua Hack Racing Club's meeting will be declared on Friday. Prior to leaving Greytown for Nireaha, Mr. H. Adamson received a presentation from the stewards of the South Wairarapa Charitable Trotting Club, in tho shape of a very handsome marhle clock. Mr. Adamson had been a steward _ of tho club for tho past eight years (writes our AVairarapa correspondent), and during that timo ho proved a most courteous, obliging, and efficient official. His departure from the district occasioned general regret from a largo circle of friends.

The Lower Valley Jockoy Club has elected the following officers for tho ensuing year • — President, Mr. W. C. Buchauali; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. J. Martin, G. Pain, and J. Orr; judge, Mr. J. W. Card; time-keeper, Mr. A. G. Pilmer; clerk of scales, Mr. J. J Jackson; treasurer, Mr. H. Mackay hon surgeons, Drs. Palmer, Bey, Dcamer, and I Webb; stewards, Messrs. A. G. Clark, A. C Pearce, E. J. Reid, J, Hancox, R. Clephano! A. D. M'Leod, Wi Hutana, W. 0. Benton f R. Riddiford, W. Tilson, T. Ingley, and J W. Orbell; auditors, Messrs. J. Curtayno and F. H. Haycock. MARTON JOCKEY CLUB'S ANNUAL MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR FIRST DAY. (BU : TEI,EGIIAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Ti f n , MartOn, Aueust 25 - J. no following are the acceptances for tho first day's events at tho Marton Jockoy Club's annual meeting, which takes place on September 2 and 3:— ; SHORTS HANDICAP. Five furlongs.St Caimer, 9st.- Frisco, Bst. 111b.; Splendid Idea, Bst. 41b.; Erl King, Bst. lib • Rangipapa, 7st. 121b.; Kareroa, 7st. 121b.; Waihuku, 7st. 61b.; Whetumarama, 7st 411) • Moata. 7st. 41b.; Lothair, 7st. 41b. • Lady Menschikoff, 7st. 21b. ; Miss Time, 7st.; Supplement, 6st. 91b.; Chaso Mab, 6st. 91b. TRIAL HURDLES. One mile and a half —Gleam, lOst! 21b.; Bagatelle, lOst lib. • Lingerer, 9st. 121b.; The Dane 9st. 81b.: Peregrine, 9st. 7Jb.; D'Nil, 9st. 71b.; Hatley,, 9st. 41b.; Taupo, 9st. 31b.; Netborby, 9st. 21b.; BonlCyr, 9st. 21b.; Etesian, 9st. 21b.; Ancyle, 9st. 21b.; Atanui, 9st. lib.; •Forest, 9st.; Garryj 9st.; Star Artist 9st.; Tyrant, 9st.; Don Carlos, 9st.; Black Banner, 9st.; Master King, 9st. HUNT CUP STEEPLES. Two miles and a half.—Kuranui, 12st. 31b.; Janolla, 12st.'; King John, list. 51b.; Red Shark, list. 41b.; Oringi (lato Columbine), list, lib.; Sonorita, lOst. 131b.; Cavil, lOst. 91b.; Teana, lOst. 71b.; Bungalow, (late Nimrod), lOst. 71b.; Firestick, lOst. 71b.; Whipcord' lOst. 71b.; Mongolia, lOst. 71b.; Kura, lOsfc. 71b.; Haumoi, lOst. 71b.; Cloudy Morn, lOst. 71b.; Ballance, lOst. 71b. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlongs.Sir Ategal, 9st.; Wlietumarama, Bst. 111b.; Lady Menschikoff, Bst. 81b.; Miss Time, Bst. 61b. • Royal Maid, Bst. 41b.; Zoraida, Bst. lib.; Bonny Doon, 7st. 71b.; Pytchley 7st 71b.; Ney, 7st. 71b.; Utopia, 7st. 61b.; Firelight, 7st. 61b.; Overtime, 7st. ' 51b.; Miss Flirt, 7st. 51b.;. Recollection, 7st. 51b.; Pukeruru, 7st. 31b.; Chattel, 7st. 31b.; Saltpetre, 7st. ■■31b.-; .Sir Antrim, 7st. 31b.; Waddy, 7st. 31b. _

MARTON HANDICAP. One mile.—Wailethe, 9st.; Irish Rifle, Bst. 111b.; Seaman, Bst. 101b. ; Apa, Bst. '41b.; Glenullin, Bst. 41b.; Loiret, 7st. 111b.; Ellerton, 7st. 61b.; Comedian, 7st. 51b.; Maliaranui,'7st. 41b.; Rosea], 7st. lib.; Mussel, 7st. lib.; Royal Bluo, 7st.;. Millennial, 6st. 121b.; Probability, 6st. 121b.; Silken Rein, 6st. 111b.; Gaelic, 6st. 101b.

HANDICAP HURDLES. 1 One mile and a half.—Papatawa, lOst. 41b.; Speciosa, lOst. 21b.Tui, lOst. 21b.; Waitoa, lOst. lib.; Lyrist, lOst.; Papaerahi, 9st. 121b.; Otaraoa, 9st! 121b.; St. Amelia, 9st. 101b.; Peregrine, 9st. 41b.; Concussion, 9st. 41b.; Hatley, 9st. 21b.; Morelli, 9st.; Etesian, 9st.

TUTAENUI WELTER. Seven furlongs. —Recreation, 9st. 101b.; Doctor Shimose, 9st. 31b.; Sandstream, 9st.; Yosami, Bst. 131b.; Fulminator, Bst. 91b.; Sylvan Park, Bst. Gib.; Research, Bst. 61b.; Tuatahi, Bst. 61b.; Cauldron, Bst. 51b.; Windage, Bst. 41b.; Tangeroa, 85t..41b.; Utopia, Bst. lib.; Rawinia, Bst. lib.; Epsom Downs, Bst.; Ruaputero, Bst.

MAIDEN PLATE. Seven furlongs.—Overtime, 9st.; Gordon Park, 9st.; Marathon, 9st.; Merry Tiger,. Bst. 111b.; Longsur, Bst. 111b.; Utopia, Bst. 111b.; Lady Paul, Bst. 91b.; Rangi, • Bst. 91b.; Waddy, Bst. 91b.; Muritai, Bst. 91b.; Mountain Melody, Bst. 91b.; Waiari, 7st. 121b.; Llanwern, 7st. 121b.; Roosevelt, 7st. 121b.; Eclogue, 7st. 121b.; Durability, 7st, 91b.; Bravery, 7st. 91b.; Ora Pinsent, 7st. 71b.; Lady Lucy, 7st. 71b.; Sir Possible, 7st. 71b. •

WOODLANDS HUNT CLUB. At a special general meeting of the' Woodland Hunt' Club, held on Saturday afternoon, an account of £8 for additional costs in looking after th 9 hounds was passed for payment. Tho Chairman (Mr. J. Sweeney), who is also master, laid before the meeting a bal-ance-sheet showing-the result of the recentsteeplechaso meeting. He pointed'out that owing to exceptionally bad weather and other adverse circumstances what had at first promised to be a record meeting had actually proved the reverse, and there was a deficit ■ which left the club in debt. This could bo reduced considerably if the amount of subscriptions that were outstanding could be got in. Tho club's assets wero good, and by realising on them they could easily cover their liabilities, bub it meant selling tho hounds. This was not desirable, and lie thought that if they put their hands in their pockets, _ and the absent members were asked to contribute, they could meet their obligations and still retain their hounds. Ho would givo them an extra subscription of £2 2s. if others would follow his example, but although ho was not a rich man he would, sooner than sco tho hounds go out of tho district, pay up tho deficit himself. Mr. Geo. Bottomloy warmly seconded tho previous speaker, and handed back to the secretary his winnings on Shellfish. Tho secretary (Mr. Weston) donated his secretarial fee, and tho other mombers present following with various donations, tho chairman was ablo to report that something over £30 had »been collccted in tho room. Ho thanked those present for their spontaneous and sportsmanlike reply to his appeal, and warmly eulogised tho assistance given by tho mombers of tho Palmcrston branch, especially thanking Messrs. J. M. Berick and Mitchell for tho they had rendered in inaugurating and bringing to a successful issuo that branch. Votes of thanks woro_ also passed to_ the Chairman, who was resigning that position through business necessities; to Messrs. Buchanan, N. Avory, Mixted, and I'. J. Quirk for the use of their grounds; to Messrs. Shanno, G. L. H. Drow, and "Mack" Swainson for their assistance at the meeting, and _tot- thaEreaaj,