THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 473, 3 April 1909, Page 13

THE TURF.

MASTERTON R.C. AUTUMN MEETiNCi

CONCLUDING DAY'S RESULTS,

For tho concluding day of tho Mastertor Racing Club's Autumn meeting the weathei was unsettled and tho attendance was oidj moderate. Speculation on tho machine was not as brisk as on, tho first day, tho investments only amounting to £3350. Tho total for the two days amounted to £7774. In several racos tho fields were on tho small side, and p'cor starting detracted a good deal from the interest in the racing, but, nevertheless, one or two of the finishes • wero very exciting. had a very easy victory in tho principal event, tho Autumn Handicap, for which ;thero woro only four startors. An accident ifcoourral in tho Final Welter Handicap, by Sfhich Lethean fell and her ridor, F. Cross, /sustained a broken oollarbono and a severe shaking. Tho following aro tho results:— SECOND HACK HURDLES, of 70 sovs. One milo and a half. 6. Mr. H. Hodge's ch. g. Diplomatio, by Diplomat, Gyrs., Ost .(J. Lyford) 1 1. Mrs. D. Hepburn's Nadyne, 9st. 81b. (Hall) 2 2. Mrs. W. F. Moore's Whatakura, list. , ® (Pritchard) 3 Also started: 4 Erl King, 9st, 121b. (0 Connell); 3 Waimaria, Qst. 91b. (M'Connon); 6 Rosegrovo, Ost. (Caddio): and 7 Dreamy Daniel, 9st. (Campbell). ~ Going across the top Diplomatic went to the front from Nadyno and Erl King, with tybatakura last. Diplomatic and Nadyne wwb in front the wholo way, tho former winning comfortably bv two lengths. Whatakura was a-poor third, and Erl King was fourth. Time, 2min. 54 4-ssec. TELEPHONE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. . Oooper's b. m. Sunbonnet, by feeaton Delaval (imp.)— Sunbeam, „ Bst- 131b.. (H. Cairns) 1 3. Mr. 0. E. Austin's Toa Tuhi, 7st. . (Cress) 2 1. Mr. A. Donald's Kelso, Bst. 41b. 41 ; v , _ , • (Wilson) 3 Also started: 5 Rock Ferry, 7st. 81b. . (Kirk); and 4 Splash, 7st. (Reid). ■Rock Ferry w-a_s first away from Suttbonjot and Toa TuLi.' Tho last-named lod into , • tho straight, but lialf way iip tho running feunbonnot took ohargo, and won comfort•l? ?? , a n # an<J a half from Toa Tuhi, with Kelso half a length away third. Time, lmin. 18 l-sseo. ' ? £ 50 M^B- F ' ve firlongs. Tii Halloy s br. m. Leahora, by Lothe—Waihora, 4yrs., Bst. 1. Mr. Wiri Parata's ■ , ' ' (Pritchard) 2 4. Mr. J. Cress s Campaign, Bst. „ 3 Al&o started: 3 To Utnatn, Bst.. 91b. (Kirk); 6 Rdtinuo, Bst. 61b. (Cairns) ; 5 ReA?ri Bs \' o b ;r (Crcss): 8 Afterthought. Bst. (Wilson); 9 Morring, Bst. (Cairns); an j 7 Colossus, Bst. (Ayres). Campaign made play until nearing the nome bend, where Leahora went to the front, and won easily by four lengths from Pikiho', who beat Campaign by a bead for second Money. .Time,.lmin. 4 4-ssec. HIGHWEIGHT HACK HANDICAP, of 50 1 o«ntlemen riders. One mile. L Bock|s oh, g. Knight Commander, by Knight Errant—Lord Mando- ' ville mare, 4yrs., list. 61b. # *r n rr i. , , T ,(Mr. J. Tilyard) 1 8. Mrs. D. Hepburn's Nadyne, list. 61b. 6 ' Mr ' Halley's Hilarian, 2 ii. .'v , , _ • (Mr. Ray) 3 Also started: 4 Lebeccio, 10st. 131b. (Mr. f^ D oi T a, , nui ' ,;l(,st - 101b - (Mr. Clark): and 2 Stormlight, 10st. 71b. (Mr. Hopkins). Hilarian and Knight Commander were first adyn ? w ; as kst to leave the mark. At the end of two furlongs, Nadyno was .fully twenty lengths behind tho leaders, .tbo botKm S h X Commander and Hilarian were together at the straight entrance, with ftadvno gaining ground on tho inside. At' ; tho balf distance'Hilarian: jammed Nadyno on the rails, and Knight Commander, going on, won by two lengths from Nadyno, who 51&J: ahead of Hilarian. Time, lmin. AUTUMN HAjg)ICAP, of 130 sovs. One 1 -\r r m " e ' a \ br. g. Maiora, by 81b (""P'.)—'l'anekau, 4yrs., 7st. 2 Mr. M. T. M'Grath's Osiris, 1 SM C f n€d n 7 f- Jenkin s 2 8 Messrs. Cork and Hoffein's Moloch, Bst. ' li (H- Cairns) 3 Cress) Mildura, 6st. 71b. (F. Mildura was firat away from Moloch, and led down the back. Molooh was first round the - home bend, but was soon headed by urTnf'nf 1 llai 7 a ;u I ?. olatter bad the meas- °, | ®? Ins ..too distance, and won oomfortably by a. length and a.quarter, Moloch tS aWBy third ' Time ' lmin " 46 RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. , , ' Six furlongs. £' J V l ock "' 3 blk - f- Waiwareware, G— ' y Q ucen i 3yrs., Bst. 2 Vincent's' Royal 1 i Mr. A. G. Piimer's Seaierj"Bst "lb! 2 /"ISO started:,s Skye, 9st. (Williams)' 3 fori fhiT"- i\ aln ' are »'«o was in front before the straight was reached, and, holding her own, won by a leugth from Royal Maid who was two lengths m front of Sealer' i Retinue was fourth. Time, lmin. 19 S' ! T V W R ' 7 ,° One mile.' 1 .; v A o™ ■?' I,ra . s r er s , b ' m. Kurawaka, by ban Fran—Maude, syrs., Bst, 41b. 1 Mr. C. Kingston's Lamsdorff^'7at. n il]b! 1 . 2 Mr. M. T. M'Grath's OstTlb! 2 jV S - 0 T St u tcd: 3 , Toa T»hi, Sst. 41 ( b Ga (Se) 3 ' and o Lethean, 7st. 111b. (Cress). ' 1 1 ' "Tl first lnit Toa Tuhi 1 soon took up tho running, and led to thn I bottom bend whore the whole five became bunched. Le,thoan fell at tho straieht 2. and , Kuraiyak-a and Lamsdorff then d «iss l rK:ax u, i TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, 0 f 50 ' i , r f , ?P VS : Five furlongs. i n- Oamngton's b. f. I nc y, by Birkenhead (imp.)-Lady Reay, 3yrs., 3 Mr. 6. F. Vallanco's \ 4 Mr. J. Tilyard's The Swallow, 7st. lo'lb"! 2 ' ls e ° ted: 2 Axito > Sst- Sib. dhnkts) 3 and 5 Oblivion, 7st. 61b. (Williams) , Conquer got a break of a couplo of Widths • hut before the siraight was reached lie %S in front, and SIM won comfortablv by nearlv tvo lengths from Conquer, who was vnM J clear of The Swallow. IW, lmin. lie. \ NOTES ON THE RACING iteslo?°thr l l h\ at^ m " ; ?, 4rocf '' lal ' ires 10r the Hack Hurdlos, and Waimarii was also well supported, bit none $ ihr 1 , he had shown good form on the flat I' < wei ht, was uiiabJo to paco it H'iMi fI»A c, 11 U jtho first mite, but was „ lnning on ot ,j |p .^>Z&'Sa2st£"*g,! Seaton Delaval maro won comfortably at the ( Snow d aPPCara *■ back tr & f

Pikiho, who had run second to Toango in the Maiden Race on tho first day, was the favourito selection for tho Hack Scurry, but Leahora, after allowing Campaign to lead for a oouplo of furlongs, went to tho front, and won in hollow fa-shion.

Tho High-weight Hack Handicap was a rather'unsatisfactory affair. 'Nadyno opened a hot favourito, but, before tho cioso of betting operations, sho had drifted out of the market, and Knight Commander and Stormlight woro both better favourites. Then the San Rcmo mare got all tho worst' of a wrotched start, and, at tho end of a couple of furlongs, looked to bo hopelessly out of it. She put in a wonderful run from tho bottom of tho straight, but her rider, in attempting to get through on tho inside, was blocked, and nearly hoisted over t!?o rails. This allowed Knight Commander, who had been prominent from tho start, to win comfortably. The stewards held an inquiry into the bumping that took placo in tho straight, and .tho riders of Nadyno and Hilarian woro enjoinod to bo moro carcful in future.

Morrio Roso was withdrawn from tho Autumn Handicap, as slio went lamo on tho track the morning of tho race, and Kelso, being also withdrawn, there wero only foulstarters to contest tho event. Osiris had the services of Jenkins, and was well supported by his connections, but ho had no chance with tho favourite, Maiora, who won very comfortably at the finish. The Soult gelding is in fine condition still, and would bo hard to boat in any company up to a mile.

Waiwareware was a firm favourito for the y Railway Hack, with Royal Maid next in demand. Royal Maid acted as pacemaker, but 0 \\ aiwarewaro had no difficulty in disposing of her at the business end. Sealer was last 6 to commence, and never looked dangerous. - The Final Welter was a good open race, , Kurawaka being a slightly better favourito s than Aberration, while Toa Tubi and Lamsdorff wero both well supported. Jonkins was 5 seen at his best on Kurawaka. He got the San I 1 ran mare well away from tho barrier, but steadied her, and allowed Toa Tuhi and Aberration to make the pace. He had to pome on tho outside at the home bend, and it looked for a fow seconds as if Lamsdorff 2 was going too well for Kurawaka, but Jenkins rodo a magnificent finish, and scored by 3 ft neck. Lethean waa badly jammed on the rails at tho homo turn, and camo-down, his ridor, F. Cress, sustaining a broken collar- _ bone. . Aberration was submitted to auction j after the race, but the bidding ceased at 150 t guineas, and ho was passed in. . . In the Telegraph Hack Handicap Incy , was made tho hottest favourito of tho day. , She . was just' a trifle sore after her race on the previous day, but otherwiso looked vory well. She was last to leave tho mark, but was quickly into her stride, and had everything .well beaten before the straight was reached. Axite, who was second favourito, 1 finished absolutely last. > Winning jockeys at the meeting were:— F. Cress threo, C. Jenkins two, Geo. Prico I two, S. Reid, L. Wilson, H. Cairns, W. , Kirk, E. Lowe, T. Pritohard, and J. Lyford . one each. I The principal winning owners at tlie meetI ing were:—Mr. W. Piatt £170, Mr. A. Donald £140, Mr. H. Hodge £120, M>. J. > M'Laughlin £110, Mr. W. Cooper'£9o, Mr. A. L. D. Frasec £70, Mr. G. Carrington £&>' Mrs;; W. F Moore £60, Mr. A. Tocker £60, Mr. -W. C. Vincent £55, Mr. T. Wilson J4o' Mr ' Wl Halley £40 ' and r - B. Rock The principal winning sires at the meeting were:—Merrie England (St. George—Rupee) £170, Lethe (Cadogan—Siesta) £165, Petroleum (Cadogan—Petrolouso) £140, Diplomat (Stepniak—Adulation) £120, Soult (St. Simon—Beaaiharnais) £110; Knight Errant (St. Leger—Forme) £95, Sea ton Delaval (Melton—Rosedalo) £90, Sani Fran . (GozoProcella) £85, Conqueror (Medallion—Siesta) £80, and Birkenhead (Orme—Tragedy) £65. NELSON RACES. (PT TELEGRAm —rEESd ASSOCIATION.) ... • Kelson, April 2, Iho, Nelson .races opened to-day in showery weather;, and! fljH'gtfiifg was'lieayyii Results TRi/il HACK Five ' furlongs.—Curator, Bst., 1; King Try, Sst, 61b., 2; Pharmaceutical, Bst., 3. Also started: Balmy Breeze, Sst. 61b.; Bridesmaid, Bst.; and King's Wreath, Bst, 111b. Won by a length and a half; Time, lmin. 5 2-sseo. TROT. One mil© and a half.—King John, 3050 c., 1; Chieftain, 30sec., 2; Glenidol, 4sec., 3. Scratched: Poriri, 12see.; Companion, 24sqc.; Conqueror, 28aee.; Hoi land, 31sec.; and 'Romio, 39sec. Won oasily. Time 4min. 24 3-ssec, ' CUP. One mile.—San Fernando, (R. Hatch), Sst. 31b., 1; Lawn ; Rose (J. iapp), Bst.-, 2; Silken Rein (F. 'Langstono), 9st. 81b., 3. Also started: Golden Gato, Sst. 81b.; and Gold Bird, 6st. 121b. Won by threequarters of a length, half a length between second and third horses. Time, lmin, 46 3.5 sec. • HOPE HACK HANDICAP. Seven fur-' longS.-Kmg Try, Gst. 71b., 1; Bracken, Bst. . 21b., 2; Lucretius, 9st., 3. Won easilv Time, lmin. 30 4-ssec. HANDICAP TROT. Two miles.—Conqueror, 42sec,, 1; Maud Allerton, 30scc., 2 • S« Tr % 30sec., 3. Scratched: King leddy, Glenidol, Tom Tit, Lumberman, and Ding Dong. Won by two lengths. Time, omin.,s2sec. • . GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Sis fur- • I °' , B^-Vin c °, Gst. 131b., 1; Lothair, Bst. 81b v 2; Thera, Bst. 31b., 3. Only starters. . Won by a length. Timo, lmin. 19sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Five fur- • 121bl > l < Glen, Bst. 1 101b., 2; Glen lui, 7st. 131b., 3. 1 Only starters. \\ on by a short neck. Time 1 lmin. 7 3-osec. • HANDICAP, Seven furlongs. , —Gaelic, Bst. Jib., 1; San Fernando, 10st. rVi n- ™ lb " 3l Also s 'arted: Gold Bird, Bst. 31b. Won by a short head 1 lime, lmin. 34 2-osec. I SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. i ELECTRIC HAN DlCAP.—Lucretius, Ost < olb.; Vmco, Bst. 111b.; Bracken, Bst. 101b ■ 1 Purukau, Sst. olb.; Curator, Bst. 21b • Ora Pinsent, 7st. 91b.; Balmy Breeze,"'7st • • Bridesmaid, 7st. '' J STOKE HACK HANDICAP.-Vinco 9st 1 31b.; Glon, Ost. 21b.; Bracken, Bst. illb • ] Curator, Bst. 71b.; King Try, Bst.; Glentui! Bst.; Balmy Breeze, /st.; Bridesmaid, 7st.; J RICHMOND PARK HANDICAP.—SiIken ! Rem, Bst. 91b.: San Fernando, 9st. 31b. ■ 1 Gaelic, Bst. 61b.; Lawn Roso, Bst." 51b • I Golden Gate, Bst. 31b. '' j WAIMEA HANDICAP.—Lothair, 9st. • ] Vinco, Sst.; Thera, 7st. 131b.; Curator, 7st! , ylo.; Glensprmg, 7st. WELTER HACK H.VNDICAP.-Glen, Ost. 131b.; Bracken, 9st. 91b.; Gold Bird, Ost. 21b.; Glentui, Sst. 91b.; Pharmaceutical, Bst. olb.; Jialmy Breeze, Bst. FAREWELL HANDICAP.—San FornanCwlin R t : T Goklc " Gat0 > Bst - Hlb. J t Gaelic, Bst. 101b.; Lucretius, Bst. 91b.: Lawn fT'im.' 1,! Vi,,C0 ' 7st " 1111,1 S 'Tl'O'a, I Bsl. R0 KinJ'i'" M il<?S iS nt! a half.—Olenidol, 1 osoc., Iving leddj', 12sec.; Poriri 25sor • Pom Tit, _ 28sce.; Maud Allorton,' 28sec" • 1 Stella Leigh, 3osec.; Fiery Cross, 35-,oc • bill or, 405e0.; 1 lying Dick, 51scc.; Lumber- ' man, olsec.; Doyle, 54sec.; Gard, 58sec t TROT. Two miles.—Miss Vera, scratch- r Ned Gorbctt, 3sec.; Glenidol, 7sec.; COll- 1 queror, losec.; Poriri, ISstc. • Kintr Tnbn f 22scc ; Oak Tree, 22see.; Fiery Crossf 27se" i S Ciiieftam, 10.SCC.; Moa Bird, 35sec.; Rona t Bay, 35sec.; Holland, 35sec. \ - — j. STIPENDIARY J (UT TJiI.EC 11A I*ll '1*1: KSS ASSOCIATION.) f Hastings, April 2. J At a meeting of tho Hawko's Bay Jockey a Club's Metropolitan Committee to-day, tho question of tho appointment of stipendiarv c stewards was discussed. After considering replies from clubs in the Hawke's Bay rlis- ' trict, it was rosolvod to reply to tlio Wa- 11 nganui Club, expres-sing tho 'opinion Uiat tho question was one that should bo dealt f with, by tho New Zealand Racing Conference, and that tho difficulty would ho to find suitablo porsons with neeossary quali/i- 11 cations for such responsible appointments,

AUCKLAND R.C. ACCEPTANCES, (Bl lELrOUI.ru—PBL2SB ASSOCIATION.)

™ . Auckland, April 2. •ino following are tho acceptances for tho Racing Club's autumn meeting:— EASTER HANDICAP.—MoraI, Ost. 51b.; Master Soult, 9st. 31b.; Downfall, Bst. 101b.: Aborigine, 7st. 131b.; Tamainupo, 7st. 121b.; Ngapuka, 7st. 121b.; Waimangu, 7st. 111b.; Wauchopo, 7st. 81b.; Devonport, 7st. 81b.: Bully, 7st. Gib.; Sodition, 7st. 41b.; Santa Rosa, 7st. 31b.; Sir Antrim, 7st.; Goklon Eaglo, 7st.; Delegate, Ost. 131b.; Dunborvo, Gst. 121b.; and Coromandel, Ost. 71b.

TRADESMEN'S I 'HANDICAP.—CarI Rosa, Bst. 31b. j Scotty, Bst.; Advocate, 7st, 131b.; Bully, 7st. 111b.; Chantouse, 7st. 01b.; Delegate, 7st. 41b.; First Gun, 7st. 3]b.; Dunborvo, 7st. 21b.; Necktio (including 51b. lienalty), 7st. 21b.; AzofF, Gst. 121b,, C.innania, 6st. 12/6.; Gf/adsmuir, 6st. 111b.; Freevata, Gst. ll\b,; and Lycia, Gst. 101b.

EDEN HANDICAP.—Locbbuie, Bst. 71b.; Ngapuka, Bst. 51b.; Miss Dinnic, Bst. 21b.; Manapouri, 7st. 101b.; Tui Cakobau, 7st. 9 b.; Santa Rosa, 7st. 91b.; Auldearn, 7st. 'lb.; Dardanus, 7st. Gib.; Inglis, 7st. Gib.; St. Tui, 7st. 31b.; Maheno, 7st. 31b.; First Mate, 7st, 21b.; and Waihuka, 7st. 21b.

VICTORIA HANDICAP.—Hyperion, Bst, 81b.; Eleganco, Bst.; Tctrazzim, 7st. 71b.; Floet Arrow, 7st. 31b.; Het Volt, Gst. 121b.: Impulsive, Gst. 101b.; Lady Doon, Gst. 101b.; and Mary Amie, Gst. 101b.

NELSON HANDICAP.—Rarata, Bst. 111b.; Escamillo, Bst. 51b.; Wimmera, Bst. 51b ; Epsom Lass, Bst. 41b.; Spate, Bst. 41b.; Waiotalii, Bst. 31b.; Rimlock, Sst. 21b.; Tattoo, Bst. lib.; Freevata, Bst. lib.; Miss Advanco, ?5n , Mistime, 7st. 131b.; Zinnia, 7st. 131b.; Pukenui, 7st. 111b.; Jill, 7st. 101b.; Urania, 7st. Gib.; Michaelnff, 7st. 41b.; Apolhnaris, 7st. 41b.; Totika, 6st. 131b.; and Flying Soult, 6st. 121b. HANDICAP.—Moriarty, 9st. 31b.; Tanna, Bst. 91b.; Foremost, Bst. 81b.; Dogger Bank, 7st. 131b.; Hohungatahu, 7st. 101b.; Wimmera, 7st. 61b.; Mahinga, 7st. 41b.; Caron, 6st. 131b.; Limwell, Gst. 111b.: and Don Hannibal, Gst. 101b. JOCKEYS INJURED. (fiT TELI'GI'.Ani —PRESS ASSOCIATION —COFTIUGIIT.) (Rec. April 3, 1.20 a.m.) Sydney, April 2. A serious accident occurred at tho Bathurst races. A horse fell, bringing down threo others. Three jockeys, Freeland, O'Connor, and Neal, were dangerously injured, and a fourth, Casson, received slighter injuries. PONY AND CALLOWAY RACING CLUB. Tho 'Wellington Pony and Galloway Racing Club oommencos a two days' race meeting at Miramar this afternoon, when a good afternoon's sport is promised. New ponies will bo competing, and the racing should prove interesting. On account of the days being shorter at the present time, the programme will to-day commence at 2.20 p.m., and the last raco is sot down for 6.15 p.m. Special trams will run to and from the racecourse throughout tho afternoon. Ladies will be admitted free to all parts. REMINDERS. Owners aro reminded that acceptances for tho first day's events at the Feilding Jockey Club's Easter Meeting, and entries, for, the Hack Scurry, close this evening with tho secretary, Mr. E. Goodbehere. Telegraph offico closes a»t 8 p.m. Nominations for the Manawatu Racing Club's Autumn Meeting close on Monday. I NOTES AND COMMENTS. A paragraph in yesterday's issue stated that C. Jenkins was cautioned by tho Mastorton stewards for not riding Waikaraka out with the whip in tho March Handicap. This was incorrect. An inquiry was held into Waikaraka's running, but tho explanation of his owner, Mr. Beatson, was accepted, and no action was taken. E. Lowe, who rodo Bluo Ribbon to victory m tho Wellington Cup, will >'haVe the' mount on I'umut in the Great Easter Handicap at Riccarton. Jos. Prosser will take All Red and Lady Medallist through to Auckland on Monday, and, by tho same train, 1 Duart, who has been at Trentham for some months, will return to Auckland.

Master Douglas, who was injured while contesting a hurdle race at the Auckland Cup meeting, is again in work at Palmerston North.

Six of the Karamu horses havo gono to Kiccarton to competo at tho Canterbury i,, y. Clu ' l 8 Autumn meeting. The stablo jockeys, F. D. Jones and L. Wilson, lefvo for tho south to-night. Kopu, who bad been suffering with a spram, received while galloping with the two-year-old Mcremoro, has made'a good reand hopes aro entertained that the Hawke s Hay Guineas winner will be well enough to raco at tho Wellington Racing Club s autumn meeting this month. R. Cameron who wont to Australia to ride Mr. U. J. l . Moore s horsos, has rcoeived a handsome otter of a retainer from a Victorian owner, and has decided to take up his residenco m Melbourne. Ho will probably pay a short visit to New Zealand after the Easter meetings, and then return to Australia tor good,

Mr J. Macara, of Mastorton, has received a cable stating that his pony maro, Belle Gy m i(ThO i-ielJo) met with an accident whilo racinc during the week and had to bo destroyed. At the conclusion of the Railway Hack at Mastorton yesterday, the dividend of Waiwaroware was posted up 9s. short of tho correct amount, and a fow of her backers wero paid beforo the error was detected. Kelso, who won a double at tho Mastorton meeting, is usually described iu tho raco Snnonrf 5 ! 1 etro f« u,n -dam unknown. It ; spjsts 3?i»85 2 A!SS d ®' a ' ; i s u t '® s ,' n the Irish book "Calendar" ? ft ax* :*££; talletf 1 £63!'483r 'beatTtho'' W °" 1 1<3 " best by £2357 In nil , th ° I,rev, 9 us sillc, made up „f | InTiho ltZ oTthy Of ' noto tha ' in m U4B horses ran, •rTeai-iy^rtf 11 ' 31 ? 1 more than competed in 1008 for £63,483 '