THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 447, 4 March 1909, Page 7

THE TURF.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. fß* Glencoe.l There hns been a good deal in _ the local papers recently concerning tho winning jockeys, but there has not yet been a list published which contains the exact positions of tuo two leaders, Hatch and Deeley. Up to dato natch has ridden 55 winners and Deeley has ridden ■H, so that il' the latter is not improving his position very fast ho is certainly not losing ground. Tiiis aftornoon, at Wanganui, Hatch will ride Tiptoe in tho Stewards' Handicap, Tuitoko in tho Cup, and Sir Frisco in tho Flying Handicap. Provided tho Trentham jockey can ride within 21b. of Provocation's correct weight ho will have the mount on Mr. Bidwill's colt in the Jackson Stakes on Saturday, but if ho is unable to do Deeley will have tho mount. n. Prico will bestrido Paritut.il in tho Wanganui Cup this afternoon. This completos the list of Cup jockeys published in yesterday s issue. Downfall, who arrived at Wanganui on Tuesday, was responsible for a smart gallop on thotrack yesterday morning, and it is evident that the New Zealand Cup winner is very lit at the present time. Of tho candidates in tho Flying Handicap, Armlet appears to bo as well as any of tho others, and the track will suit a quick beginner like her. H. Donovan has arrived from lliccarton to rido her. L. Wilson will have tho mount on Waikaraka in tho Flying Handicap, and H. Prico will rido Waihuku in tho same raco. ( It transpires that the sale of All Red is oil, and the big 6on of Stepniak will continue to carry Mr. Buckley's colours in this country, and late.- on be retired to tho stud on his present owner's station. On tho AVanganui tracks yesterday morning, the Porirua horsa was responsible for an attractive gallop with Blue Ribbon, and although ho has a great weight to carry there aro a lot who expect him to perform creditably. His owner will be present to sec him run. Tho Porirua stable will start two horses in tho big hurdle race at Wanganui to-day, Exmoor and Waimaria. W. Young will ride tho former and A. M'Connon the latter. M'Connon will also rido Tauira in tho hack hurdle race. This is tho liorso that ran in tho welter events at Trcntham in January. Tho Persimmon filly Perolina, who ran first and second in her two races at the Manawatu Christinas meeting, will be given another run at Wanganui this aftornoon. Ballarat's half-brother Courier is at the head of tho handicap to-day, but those who saw the son of Advanco win at the Eginont meeting aver that he is not harshly treated. Although it was in many quarters expected that Signor would triumph in tho Australian Cup yesterday, it is not surprising to find that ho was beaten by l'eudil, for tho latter, though he beat him in tho Essendon Stakos on Saturday, met Signor on better terms in yesterday's handicap event. Perhaps the three miles in the Champion Stakes on Saturday will give Signor a chance, but, as a matter of fact, three-year-olds havo all tho best of tho weight-for-age scale in this event, and that was what enabled Peru to beat Apologue last year.

V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING

AUSTRALIAN CUP.WON BY PENDIL. |nr liLEOßACii—rnKsa kiqchtiok—coi'imoon.l ' (Rec. March 3, 8.5 p.m.) Melbourne, Jlarcli 3. Tho weather was very oppressive for the third day of the Victorian Racing Club's autumn meeting, but a largo crowd attended, taking advantage of tho half-holiday. Results:— AUTUMN HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, a sweepstake of 3 sovs. cach, with 300 sovs. aikled. Three miles.—Dream, 9st. 51b., 1; Aringa. list 41b., 2; The Kibble, 9st., 3. Six others started. Won by half a length, 15 lengths separating second and third horses. Time, smin. 47-Jsec. ASCOT VALE STAKES, a sweepstake of 20 sovs. each, with 500 sots. added. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs—Sunny South, Bst. 101b., 1; Mala, 9st. Gib., 2; Barm, Bst. 101b., 3. Kuringai was the only other starter. Won by a length and three-quarters, tho third horse being five lengths away. Time, lmin. 15} sec. AUSTRALIAN CUP, a sweepstake of .25 sovs. oaoh, with 1250 sov,s. added. Two miles and a quarter. Mr. 11. Power's b. c. Pendil, by Bobadil— Penitence, 3yrs., 7st. lib (Pike) 1 Mr. Jf. Dutch's br. e. Delenda, br San Francisco—Cast Steel, Gst. 71b....(Thomas) 2 Mr. G. P. Moore's br. h. Signor, by PilRrim's Progress—Ma Mio Rosette, 4yrs., 9st. 41b (Cameron) 3 Also started: Prophecy, Sst. 121b.; Dyed Garments, Bst, 91b.; Jack Smith, 7st. 131b.; Little Lad, 7st. 91b.; Demolition, 7st. 51b.; Nushka, 7st. 51b.; Snapshot, 7st. 31b.; Trentmoon, 7st. 31b. j Lady Diffidence, 7st. 31b.; Le Jeune, Gst. 131b.; Five Crown, (ist. 131b.; Flavel, 6st. 121b.; Evcntime,, Bst.: and Somnambulist, Gst. 71b. Little Lad made the running to the sheds from Snapshot, Flavel, Somnambulist, and Pendil, Dyed Garments being last coming into tho straight. Delenda forged ahead on tho outside, with. Little Lad a length in front from Flavol. Tho field closed up at the riverside, Little Lad and Flavel leading together by a length. The first division at the bridge was headed by Little Lad, Flavol, Five Crown, Signnr, Delenda, and Le Jeune. Pendil improved his position, and ran into second place. Dyed Garments and Nushka cach put in a fast run rounding the turn. Then a most exciting race commenced. Pendil, in tho centre of the field, led, Delenda challenging him on tho outside. Pendil, who was well ridden, 'got home by half a length from Delenda, Signor being two lengths away. Five Crown was fourth, 1 Dyed Garments fifth, Demolition and Flavel last. Time, 4min. OJsec. BOURKE HANDICAP, a sweepstake of 10 sovs. cach, with 500 sovs. added. Seven fnrlongs.—Maltline, 7st. 131b., 1; True Scot, Sst. 91b., 2; Monodist, Gst. 91b., 3. Fourteen others started. Monodist made most of tho running, ,bnt Maltline came at the distance and won easily by four lengths. Time, lmin. 2GJsco. MARCH STEEPLECHASE, a sweepstake of 3 sovs, enoli, with 250 sovs.'added. About two miles. —ICororit, lOst. 41b., 1; Player, lflst. ,131b., 2; Wolseley, lOst. 51b., 3. Eight others started. Won m a canter by six lengths. Time, 4inin. 10$scc. JUNIOR HANDICAP, a sweepstake of 3 sovs, each, with 250 sovs. added. Six furlongs.— Sparry, Bst. 31b.,. 1; Apple Tie, Sst. 51b., 2; Patronatus, 7st. 31b., •3. Eight others started. Won by a length and a half, with half a length between pecond and third. Time, lmin. lSjsec.

TRAINING AT WANGANUI

(BY TELKaUAPn— riiKSS ASSOCIATION.? Wanganui, March 8. Pine weather prevailed again this morning when the final gallops were registered. Parablo slipped over six furlongs in lmin. IDsec., her stable mate, Moriarty, knooking throe seconds off that time. Exmoor, Tauira, and Waimaria jumped hurdles separately, all shaping very well. St. Aidan and Sir Tristram galloped fix furlongs in lmin. 18sec., while Mooso, Don Carlos, ana Mikotahi oovered a mile in lruin. 50J sec., tho last-named finishing in front. All Red and Blue Ribbon were assooiatod in a mile, which was out out in lmin. 47sec., the former showing to most advantage. Waihuka nut out six furlongs in lmin. ITsec., and Downfall did a mile uioely in lmin, 47sec. Apa went twice round at a strong pace on the plough, and looks particularly well. Tangimoana, Taitoko, Roosevelt, Master Delaval, and Advocate also did serviceable work.

T/\HUNA PARK TROTTING CLUB. (BY TELEOIUPn—PRK3S ASSOCIATION.)

Dunedin, March 3, The Tnhuna Parle trotting mooting concluded to-day in fine weather. Tho sum put through tho totalisntor was .£SB. r iG 10s., as against i£4SOB on tho corresponding dny last year. Tho total increase this year was .£2(512 ins. Eleven bookmakers wero licensed. Tho following nro the results ST. CI, A J?, PONY HANDICAP. Ono mile and a half.—Blackey, 33sec., 1; Bella Mac, 2Psec., 2; Dayshift, 27seo„ 3. Also started; Major Taylor. V.m-ad, Neglected, Faustina, Quickturn, Little Ps.lehem, Brown Patch. Won by twenty lengths. Time, 4min. U l-3scc. ADVANCE IIANDKUP. Two milc?.Deaglosfield, lisec,, 1; Flower Child, 12f.ee., 2; Lily, 4seo., 3. Also started: Blackey, Marvon, Frisco. God Fridav, Pearl M, linpnrial, Duncan, Strathspey. Coinor. Won very easily, Timo, smin. 19 2-Jsoc. TKLE RHONE HANDICAP, Two milcs.First Put, Hsmo., 1; Bell, Vsec., 2; Lady Claro, 4sei\. -I. Also started: St. Simon, Kxcheqticr. Won by half & length. Timo, 4min. 52 l-sscc. SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP. Two miles.-Good Friday. EDsec., 1; Bottv Dale, 23:icc., 2; Airedale, Bscc., 3. Also started: Mino Yet, Pitch Dark, Hebe, Murad, Pearl M, Constance. Won by eight longths. Time, Smin. Sisoo,

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Two milos.Vauity, 15sec., 1; Dick Stovenß, 17scc., 2; Little Gcorgo, 17scc., 3. Also Btarted: Pcacock, Cinders, Timothy, linad, Major Taylor, Separator, Tory. Won by half a length. Time, Sinin. IVANHOI3 HANDICAP. Ono mile.-St. Simon, Isec., 1; Captain Tracey, 9soc„ 2; 801 l Metal, 6cr., 3. Also started: Veracity, Grey, Echo, Lady Clare, First Pet. Won by four lengths. Tirao, 2rain. 21sec. ST. KILDA HANDICAP. Two miles and * half.—Toni Trncoy, 2tscc., lj Spccify, 25sec., 2| General Babiugton, 24sec., 3. Also started: Kentucky Yet, Premier, Harold's Childe, Jou. L, Prinoo Woodburn, Bossio Tracey, Tho Ace, Imagination, Arisaka, Hebe, Alpha H. Wop by a nock. Time, Ginin. 30sco. RECOVERY HANDICAP. pno mile.j Happy Moments, Usee., 1; Bellbird, Usee., 2j Cinders, Ssec., 3. Also started: Voracity, Captain Tracey, Viceroy, linad, Mantle, Tory. Whisper, Theodora, Sunbeam, M'Artney, Bloemfontein. Won by fivo lengths. Timo, 2min. 32 2-ssec.

MARCH PONY MEETING. \ The following weights have bocn declared by tho handicapper (Mr. J. M. Ciunming) for tho first day of the March mooting of tho Wellington Pony and Galloway Racing Club, to bo held.on Saturday, Maroh 13:— , TTIORNDON HANDICAP. Four furlongs.— Kauhoe, lOst. 101b.; Inspiration, 10s(. Bll>.[ Maid of All Work, lOst. Sib.; Paul Beaver, Ost. 71b.; Franc, 9st, 31b.; Wco Nannie, Ost, | Mytro, Bst. 131b.; Heatherlea' Lass, Bst. 81b. j Lady Dauphin, Sst. 41b.; Lady 'Athlyne, BsLi Winnie, Sst. MAIDEN HANDICAP. Four furlongs and a half.—Anglican, Ost; 81b.; Soprano, Bst. 121b.; After Dark, fist 01b.; Mips ]vy, Sst. Gib.; Trilby, Sst. Gib.; Lady M'Donald, Sst. ■ill).; Stranded, Sst. 41b.; Roititi. Bst. 31b.; Miss Douglas, Bst. 21b.; Ljdy Vogcl, Bst.; Ocean Wave, Sst.; Recovery,' Bst. MARCH CUP. Six furlongs.—Miretta, list. 31b.; Voronique, list. 21b.; Moata, list:.; Billy, , list. ;■ Aurifera, lOst. 51b.; Kauhoe, lOst. 21b. i St. Helena, lflst.; Maid of All Work, 9st. Sib. | Inspiration, Ost. 31b.; Sweet Lethe, Ost 31b.j Firefly, Ost. 31b.; Inkerman, Bst. 101b.; Picoteo. Bst. 71b.; Franc, Bst. Gib.; Miss Dean, Sst. PONEKB HANDICAP. Four furlongs.- . Paul Beaver, Ost. 101b.; Merrio Oliver, Ost. 71b.; Weo Nannie, Ost. 41b.; Picotec, Ost. 41b.; Pot Shot, Bst. 61b.; Soprano, Bst. Gib.; After Dark, Sst. 41b.; Lady Athlyno, Bst.; Trixie, Sst.; Miss Douglas, Sst.; Winnie, Bst.; Roititi, Sst.; Ocean Wave, Bst. ItOSENEATH HANDICAP. Fivo fnrlongj and a half.—Billy, list. Gib.; Firefly, Ost. 81b.; Franc, Ost. Sib.; Anglican, Ost.; Psyche, Bst, 01b.; San Toy, Sst. 81b.; Miss Ivy, Bst.; Ladj M'Donald, Bst.; Miss Douglas, Sst. '■ RECOVERY HANDICAP. Four furlongp and a half.—Moata, lOst. 101b.; Aurifera, lOst. 71b.; Kauhoe, lOst. Gib.; Maid of AH Work, lOst, slb. j Inspiration, lOst. 51b.; St Ilclenn, lOst. 41b.; Sweet Letho, Ost. 91b.; Franc, Ost. 71b.; Picotoo. Ost. 41b. | Inkerman, Ost,; Anglican, 9st.; Mytro, Bst. 101b.; Merrimanu, Sst. 101b.; Psyche, Bst. 71b.' Heatherlea Lass, Sst. Gib.