THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 305, 18 September 1908, Page 4

THE TURF.

RACING FIXTURES. September .16 and- 17.—RangitikeiA R.C. Spring. '• • . , .... September 16 and 17. —Ashburton, County R.C. Spring.-; September 19, 23,' and 26.—Avondala J.C. Spring. September 24 .and .25. —Geraldine : R.C. Spring. September 24 and 26.—Wanganui J.C. Spring'. t - October I.—Ohoka and Eyreton J.C. October l.—Kurow J.C. Spring Mooting. October 7 and B.—Hawke'sßay J.C. Spring. Octobor 1 14 and 15. —Napier Park R.C. Spring. October 14' and 15.—Otaki Maori R.C. Spring. October 14 and 15.—Dunedin J.C. Spring. RANCITIKEI RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY'S RESULTS. (SI TEI.EGRArn.—SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) Marton, September 17. Tho Spring Meeting of the Rangitikei Racing Club .was concluded at Bulls to-day. . The rain held off during the afternoon, and the attendance was well up to-the average. As a result of tho previous wet weather the coursß was still very heavy, but, nevertheless, excellent racing was witnessed, some of tho finishes being very exciting. Twelve bookmakers did business during -tho - day. In comparison with last year's- spring meeting tho totalisator investments showed a decrease of £4898, the total amount put through the machine for both days being ' £0359, as against £11,257 for the two days last year. The following aro the details of the racing:— NGAIO HACK HURDLES. Ono milo and a half. Mr. E. Jackman's blk. g. Paparaehi, by Papakura, syrs., lOst. Sib.... ,:(W-t Young) 1 Mr. F. Allfield's Master Douglas, 9st. 41b. • (G. . Walls) 2 Messrs. Bowen and Corrigan's - Lyrist, list! 31b (C. Cochrane) 3 Also started: Gleam, lOst. 101b. (J. O'Con- , nell); Papatawa, lOst. Gib. (C. Mitchell); The Dane, 9st. 91b. (H. Telford); Forest; 9st. (J. Griffiths). Paparaehi and The Dane showed the way for six furlongs, when the latter dropped back, and Papatawa improved his position and was. soon in front.. Going round tho far bond Lyrist and Master Douglas moved up to the field. Coming into the' straight Paparaehi was at tho head of affairs, and' Master Douglas ivas. galloping fast .on, the; outside, tho colours of Lyrist being' also prominent.. In a punishing finish tho Papakura gelding got tho verdict by, a long neck, Lyrist well up third. Time, 3min. 13-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. .'Five furlongs. Mr. C. Kingston's eh. h. Golden Gate, by Sau Francisco—lioie, syrs., 7st. Sib. ■ :\. v '. . (M. Fraser). 1: . Mr. A. Wilson's. Splendid .Idea;, Bst.',7lb.' ; (Jenkins) 2 The only starters. Won with ridiculous ' ease. Time, lmin. 8 4-ssec. >•'• CLIFTON 'Two ' miles and a quarter. Mr. C. Bennet's b. m. Janella, by Hand some Jack —Adella, aged, lOst. 41b. (Jerry O'Connell) 1 Mr. J. H. M Niven s To Kohau,;9st.;7lb.;:: : : (F.-Grayland)'-'S Mr. E. J. Harris's,Bullwbrth,'lost.l3lb.;;': ;. , • -,(J. O'Comiell) 3 Also started:- Starlightp iOst. r -81b.: '(Ji? Stewart;; Jianoe, - iOsi. _'. ;41b. ■ XCochrano):;. Roer, 9st. 101b*.: >(J; _Hall)'; Mooshon, 9at; : - 91b. (H. - Mahoe fell'laCvthb fi'rst\-fenck' Te, KoKau' and Starlight. in front' Vat :thb"s^art ; ,? and passing tils'stand''Moqdion.tvas leading, followed by BullwortlijiTe Koliau, arid -Janella. Along the back-To Kohau-was "in command, and Starlight,'.-.who 1 Kad'vheeii.. several lengths in tho'vrear,- ; ran f ■ upV into ;'seConH place. _ Janella was;; on, ,even., terms at,'; the bend into arid;a ■■ splendid? race home resulted in .'a.victoiy: for.'Janella length. Mooshen ran inside a' flag; and the rider was severely cautioned, for having continued in the race. Time, smin. 13 2-osec.' KILLEYMOON HACK RACE.! Five fur- , longs. ■' ■ Mr. R. Te Hianga's b. g. Tuatahi, by The . Possible:—Maid Marion, • 4yrs., Bst. 51b (T. Carroll) 1 Mr. W. Kingi's Flying Wind, 7st. (W. H. M'Kay) 2 Mr. 0. Austin's Bonnie Doon, 7st 131b. (Lambess) 3 Also started: Roosevelt, 7st. 101b. (R. Hatch) Thaler, 7st. 91b. (F. Cress), Pytch7st. 51b. (H. Price). Flying Wind was quickest ■ away, and was three lengths in front at tho turn. Here Tuatahi and Thaler came fast, and a capital race from the distanco resulted in Tuatahi winning by short head. Bonnie Doon was close up third. Time, lmin. 5 3-ssec. NGATIAPA HACK STEEPLES. Two miles. Mr. W. J. Phillips's g. g. Ballance, by ' Forerunner, aged, lOst. 51b.. (J. Hall) 1 Mr. J. H. Allen's Aroha, 12st. 31b. (Mr. Allen) . 2 Mr. R. Cooper's Kurahui, iOst. 111b. (T. Pritchard). 3 Also started: Clarabolle, list. 61b. (C. Mitchell); Senorita, 9st. 131b. (Jerry O'Connell); Waitoa, 9st. 131b. (Jack O'Connell); Whimper, 9st. 71b. (Copostake); Tzara, 9st.. 71b. (F. Graylarid); Good Night, 9st. 71b. (J. Hercock). ' Passing the stand, Aroha was ill front, fol- • lowed by Tzara and Ballance. After going through- the polo paddock, Clarabell got on terms with Aroha, Tzara running third. At the bottom turn Ballance moved up, and was first over tho last jump, winning easily by three lengths, Kuranui a similar distance away third. Time, 4min. 32 2-ssec. SEPTEMBER HANDICAP. . Ono mile. Mr. W. Young's cli h. Tan San'; by Sail' ;.! Fran—Tamora, syrs., 7st. 41b. ■ (L. Wilson) 1 Mr. H. Whitney's Saga, 6st. 131b. (F. Cress) 2 Mr. 0. Austin's' Toa Tuhi, Bst. 21b. (Lambess) 3 • Also started: Glenullin, Bst. 51b. (R: Barlow) ; Moloch, Bst. 51b. (R. Hatch); Maharanui, 7st. 101b. (Jones); Landwern, 7st. 71b. (Goo. Prico); Lamsdorff, 65t,.101b. (Eraser): Mussel, Gst. 71b. (Carroll). Moloch and Saga wero first out of the barrier. At the turn Moloch dropped back, and Toa Tuhi moved up and followed by Saga was first to enter tho straight. Hero, Tan San came through from the rear, and at the distance had everything beaten, winning comfortably from Saga, with Toa Tubi closo tip third. Time, lmin. 47 3-ssec. WELTER HACK. Six furlongs. Mr. T. R. Taylor's b. m. Zoraida, by I Handsome Jack —Baby, 6yrs., B^t.' ' 81b. (A. Olivor) 1 Mr. Geo. Green's Windage, 9st. 71b. (Wilson) , 2 Mr. H. Gaisford's Illustrious, ,9st. , 51b. (Jenkins) 3 Also Btarted: Sandstream, lOst. 71b. J. Griffiths); Nicotine, 9st. 21b. (R. Barlow); Maidi, Bst. (W. Young). Maidi and Illustrious wero first to begin, but the-former soon foil back, and Nicotine and Zoraida ran up to Illustrious, with Windage coming fast on tho outside. At tho ■ distance Zoraida drew out, and won easily from Windago, with Illustrious two lengths away third. Time, lmin. 20 4-sscc. ASHBURTON COUNTY RACINC CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. ■ : SECOND DAY'S RACING. (BT TEIjEORAPII—PIIKSS ASSOCIATION.) Ashburton, September 17. The attendanco at, the second day of tho Ashburton County Racing Club's Spring Meeting was rather better.than that of tho first day. Heavy rains had so saturated tlic

course that it was in a bad condition, but no rain foil during the afternoon. Tho amount put through tho totalisator for tho day was JE2G7O, as against £2818 on tho corresponding day of last year. The following aro,tho results: — : ! SECOND HURDLES. Ono milo and a half.—Farley Grove, lOst. 31b., 1; Antony, 9st. 91b., 2; Leonardo, lOst. 101b., 3. All started.' Antony led tho field, followed by Fnrloy Grove and Matuma. This ordor was maintained till tho straight was reached, when Farloy Grove asserted his claim to first place, and won by four, lengths, the samo distanco separating second and third. Time, 3niin..o 4-sscc. FAIRFIELD HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Outlander, 9st. Gib., 1; Brasenose, 6st. 101b., 2; Bountiful, 7st. 41b., 3. Amazotte and Rescued were scratched. Master Leslie was badly left at tho start. Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time, .linin. 20 3-ssec. COLDSTREAM WELTER. Six furlongs.— Zoiness, 7st." 101b., 1; Restless, Bst. (31b., 2; Tessera, Bst. 31b., 3. Scratched: Roso Noble, Tho Seer, Contender, and Portland. A bad start was effected, Whirlwind, Mango, and Zetland being left at tho post. Zoiness took chargo coming into tho straight, and, stalling off" a'challenge from Restless and Tessera, won by about a length and a half, a length separating,.second and third. Time, lmin. • 20sec. The riders of tho three left ■horses wero each < fined £1 for failing to make 'any., effort -to I start. TINWALD HANDICAP. Ono milo. Field Gun, Bst. .'slb., 1; Chief Lochiel, Bst. 71b, 2; Monkey Puzzle, 7st. 61b., 3; Blythomaid, 7st. 71b.,.'. also started. From a good start ■ Chief Lochiel*' was' the first to show ' out", and Field Gun closely followed,' with Monkey Puzzle third. Chief Lochiel continued to lead till close to tho winning post, when Field Gun rapidly and unexpectedly gaiiied ground, eventually winning by a head, Chief Lochiel beating tho third horse by three lengths. Time, lmin. 491-ssec. ■ WINCHMOPiE TROT,.. One mile and a half.—Advocate, 1; Myra Warbeck, 2; Mary Lincoln, 3. White Rock and Alice Maud were scratched. A capital race, Advocate coming from tho ruck, and winning by three lengths, Mary Lincoln six lengths behind. Time, 3min. 512-ssec. : MAIDEN* lIACIC SCURRY. Weight, 9st. Four furolhgs.—Step Up, 1; Bantade, 2; Obligate, 3! Tho winner practically led all the way, •; arid"won' easily by two lengths. Time, ,53sec. " FAREWELL HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —Volodia,: 7st. 101b., 1; Miss Mischief, Bst. lib., 2; Liipulite, 9st. 111b., 3. Count Witte, Huascar, '"and Tremolous wero scratched. Won by the samo distance between second and third. Time, lmin. 4 4-ssec. Ai SUCCESSFUL RIDER. (ni TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.) i " London, September 16. Frank Wootton, the. ."ex-Australian jockey, rodo threo winners at the Warwick races yesterday/ RACING CLUBS AND COMPLIMENTARY ; TICKETS. CONFERENCE IN MASTERTON. (Bi t£[.kg!!Arr-..—special coititnspoNnENT.l ; i Piaster ton, September 17.

IIIOULXI lull, uojJMJiuUUl.il. ■ For; somo considerable time the alleged particularly free distribution of complimentary'and .luncheon "t'ickcts by the various •racing, clubs has been a sore point with them, 'and to-day delegates from the Lower Valley, Wairarapa, Tara'tahi-Carterton, Masterton, and I'ahiatua racing clubs met here to consider the question. Although it was not officially stated it is estimated that these clubs aggregate free distribution of 2000 tickets, at each of their meetings. Thero were present: Messrs. 0. C, Cooper, J. Breeds, and G. H. Haiyley .Drew (Pahiatua); D. M'Lachlan and A. Hathaway (Masterton); L. Nix, H. Judd, and J. B. Bairstow (Taratahi-Car-terton); )V. E. Bidwill, J. S.Cundy, A. J. Toogood, and B. A. Laery (Wairarapa); John Martin, R.-Riddiford, and T. I l '. Evans (Lower Valley). : Mr.-' 0. C. Cooper was voted ,to the chair. The' Dannovirke Jockey Club wroto stating that it' did not think it advisable to take any action! in the matter at present. Mr. W-vE. Bidwill, vice-president of the Wairarapa! Racing Club, explained that his club' had framed several recommendations as a basis' and the delegates might discuss 'tliem.i -So "fifr "its' "ho'.""was concerned, the speaker said that he was ,of opinion that the present system which permitted such a free distribution of tickets was open to a certain amount of abuse. With an absence of unanimity on, the,subject somo clubs were regarded as parsimonious, while others -on the other hand -were looked upon as generous. Mr. Bidwill pointed out that the racing clubs had. always to*< keep in view the matter of revenue, and though it might be difficult to lay down hard and fast rules, ho thought that it would-bo advisable to curtail the freo. issue of complimentary and luncheon tickets as much as possible. ./Messrs. Breeds, John Martin, A. J. Toogood, and R. Riddiford, expressed the opinion that' tho freo- distribution of tickets was being carried to'excess,': and that restriction was necessary,':-'"although tho speakers admitted generally that" the issuo of such tickets- tended tb. increase the popularity of the clubs. ■' After very lengthy., discussion it was decided to submit /the following resolutions to tho ■ clubs represented, for tho purpose of confirmation, thoso present expressing tho opinion that tho motions would be favourably received Each steward, of a club to receive two tickets and two -ladies' tickets in addition to his own member's tickot. .'.Any stewanU'.requiring tickets for friends outside the district to hand in their names to the secretary;-' who is to post tho necessary tickets to tho applicants. _ - District and..visiting members of Parliament and racing conference delegates to receive one tickot each; nowspapers two tickets, and two *"ladipjs'„-pickets each, horseowners and licensed trainers not taking part in tho mooting -to' receivo- tickets on application. Annual tickets to ba issued admitting to all ■ tho ; district meetings. Tickets to be-signed by tho secretary, and to bo endorsed by tho president of ono club. Tho Wellington Metropolitan Racing Club to be asked to superviso the issue of stewards' luncheon tickets, orie each to bo distributed to the officials of tho club holding tho meeting, to visiting secretaries, and press representatives. Visiting's'tewards to receive only ono luncheon ticket ea,ch. It was resolved to comraunicato with Otaki and Horowhenua Racing Clubs relative to the issuo_ of annual tickets to stewards. ''Tlie meeting lasted threo hours and a quarter. WANGANUI;. JOCKEY. CLUB'S SPRINC ; MEETING, "WEIGHTS FOR.- HACK EVENTS. ~(bt telegraph—tress association.) -■ ■ • "" Wanganui, September 17. The' following weights have been declared by Mr. Geo. Morse for tho first day's hack events at tho Wanganui; Jockoy Club's spring meeting. . PIJTIKI HACK HANDICAP. Ono milo.Whotumarama, 9st. 21b.'; Mallet, 9st.; Windago,' Bst. 61b.; Lamsdorlf, Bst. 31b.; Illustrious, Bst; lib.; Recreation, Bst.; Research, 7st. 131b.; Lady Lucy, 7st. 101b.; Splash, 7st. 91b.'; Investment,' 7st. 91b.; Nicotine, 7st. 81b. 1 ; Crucinella, 7st. 81b.; Llamvcrn, 7st 81b.; Dr. Shimose, 7st. 61b.; d'Ril, 7st. Sib.; Anemone, 7st. lib.; Marathon, 7st. lib.: lluapctcre, 7st;';.Grand Myrclla, 7st.; Waddy, 7st.'; Longner, 7st. GONVILLE HACK HURDLES. One milo and fivo- furlong?.—Top Rose, list. 21b. ; Paparaehi,-lOst. 131b.; The Stake, lOst. 121b.;' Snip,.'lo3t. 101b.; Gleam, lOst. 71b.; Speciosa, 9st. 121b.; Peregrine, 9st. 91b.; Tonderghio, 9st. 81b.; Otaraoa, 9st. 81b. ; Bagatelle, 9st. 51b.; d'Nil, 9st. 51b.; Tho Dane, 9st. lib.; Cloudy Morn, <Jst. 'lib.; Aiicyio,' 9st. 41b.; Ncthcrby, 9st.; Arahura, [)st.; Whimper, flat.; Bon Cyr, 9st.; Moose, 9st.; Waimaria, 9st.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. lUY GLENCOB.] Tho Avondalc Cup will be run to-niorrow. Pilot arrived in Wellington from tho Rangitikei meeting last night, and is, booked for Sydney to-day. Lantiwcrn was sent straight on to Wanganui after competing at Bulls, and will bo looked after by Geo. Prico until the arrival of tho horse's trainer, who will probably go north with Seaman to-morrow. Tho "Australasian" announces that Motoa arrived in Sydney a fortnight ago. As tho son of Conqueror was back in his home over ago that would seem to boar out tho theory that ho is a "flior." Jos. Prosscr leaves for the Wanganui meeting to-morrow morning with a fairly large team of horses. Splendid Idea has seen the last of tho racing track. She visits the Waikanao stud, and will bo mated with Kilchoran. Acceptances for all events on the first day of tho Wanganui Jockey Club's spring meeting are due on Monday evening next. Tho owner of Mahoe backed his horse very solidly for the Clifton Steeplechase at Rangitikei yesterday, and tho Sou'-wcster gelding was eventually sent out favourite, but ho came to grief at tho first fence. Mr. W. G. Taylor, veterinarian, has just examined Mr. W. E. Bidwill's three-year-old colt, Gravitation, which recently sustained an injury to his knee. Mr. Taylor reports that ho does not think the son of Birkenhead and Stepfoldt will be able to race for another six months. Bookmakers wishing to bet at the Wanganui Jockey Club's meeting .next Thursday should send in applications for liconses not later than Tuesday next.

Sir Artcgal was Tailed north on Monday, but ho did not after all go to tho Avondalo meeting as his owner considered tho handicaps did not warrant his fulfilling his engagements. He remains in New Plymouth as a member of 11. Barlow's team, but will not resume work for a couple of weeks. It was rumoured in Bulls yesterday that Mr, L. G. Bremer, owner of Kareroa, woifld appeal to the Racing Conferenco against tho action of tho Wanganui Metropolitan Club in removing the disqualification from tho horse Frisco, and thus depriving Kareroa of tho stakes in the Telegraph Handicap. That Mr. Broiner will appeal, however, scarcely seems feasible. Field Gun, who won tho principal handicap at Ashburton yesterday, is ono of tho few sons of Hotchkiss that arc now racing. As a yoarling ho was sold for 105 guineas in Auckland, and though he has only won four races since ho lias proved a. better bargain than many of the higher-priced lots that wero sold at the same time: . Tan San appears to liavo a liking for the Bulls racecourse,-as' ho won a race there on tho second day .of tho . Cup meeting last January, and followed that up by winning the principal event on tho samo course yesterday. Tho chestnut horse was favourite in the raco won by Glenullin, but failed to gain a placb. Tho gallop, however, appeared to have worked considerable improvement in him, with tho result that ho was successful yesterday. Madrigal, Culmination, Countess of Kolmar, Sarilla, and Asteroid aro tho outside mares that have been booked to tho Karamu siro Birkenhead this season. Mr. R. Smith, of Wairoa (says the Napier " Daily Telegraph "), has disposed of Rangi Kapua to a Pahnorston North sportsman for £150. Rangi Kapua is a three-year-old full brother to Tan^imoaiia. Our special correspondent telegraphs from Marton to say that Tho Stake (The Officer — Martyrdom) was sold by auction at tho Rangitikei races for 35 guineas. . Winning jockeys at the Rangitikei Racing' Club's meeting were: T. Carroll two, W. Young two, A. Oliver, L. Wilson, J. Hall, Jerry O'Connell, Jno. O'Connell, M. Fraser, L, Lambess, C. Mitchell, S. Iteid, and F. Cress one each. In framing tho weights for the second day of tho Ashburton meeting, the handieappe'r sot Count Witte a rather severe task to con onilo Lup'ulite 21b. over a five furlong journey, and, needless to say, tho owner of Count Witto did not think it good enough to tako on tho contract. Starlight ran a creditable raco in tho Rangitikei Steeplcchaso oil Wednesday, but tho effort evidently told on him, as'ho failed to gain a placo in tho Clifton Steeplechaso yesterday. ' Fred. Davis has taken Bobrikoff and Downfall from Hastings to Greenmeadows, and tho two Now Zealand Cup candidates aro now quartered at P. M'Laughlin's establishment. ; 1 Tho three-year-old, Master Soult, is said to have thrown off the soreness which ■ iccoutly affected him, and he is now reported to be a certain starter in the Avon.lale Guineas, which comes up for decision next Wednesday.