THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 520, 29 May 1909, Page 13

THE TURF.

. * ! ' . RACINC FIXTURES. • Jnne 3.— Wollington Pony and Galloway EC. June 3 iml 4-I)tineilin JC Winter Juno 3 and t-Otnki-Maon 11C Wmtor. June 3, 5, and 9-A EC. Great Northern Stcopleclu o June Iβ ntul 17 -Hawke'e Bay 3 C. Winter. , June 23 and 24-Napier Purk R.C Winter. July 8 and 9.—Qisborne E C Steeplechase Aug. 10, 12, and U-CJ.C. Grand National. , ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. J.J.T (Masterton).— Minora was nominated for tho Derby by Mr. W. Hall Walker. Reader (Wellington) —Multiform's total winnings were about £100 greater than those of Cruciform. , ' PONY AND CALLOWAY RACINC CLUB. NJJXT THURSDAY'S MEETING. Capital entries were recoived foi each of the events at tho Wellington Pon> and Galloway' Racing Club's Juno mooting, and the acceptances for the two principal races which ' olosod on Wednesday last resulted in all tho , horses handicapped making the pajment. As Thursdays fixture will probably bo tho last of tho season, it is anticipated that largo fields will go to the post for all the'evente, and tho racing will bo imbued with additional interest on account of the fact that nearly a dozen'new ponies are among the competitors. In order to cope with the extra largo crowd that is likely to journey to Miramar on account of the holiday, the club is arranging for a special tram, service. Oars will leave Courtenay Place for tho racecourso at frequent intervals from noon onwards. Ladies will, as ÜBUal, bo admitted free to all 'parts. NOTES AND COMMENTS. > IB? Glkvcoi.l The Raukawa Gup will be run at Otah on Thursday next, .> « B Keeper arrived from Blenheim yesterday with Gold Bird, and has gone on to Otaki. " The Stepniak pony, Amy Bock, has arrived from Duncdin to fulfil her engagements ' at tlio Wellington Pony and Galloway Club's meeting on Thnrsdav, ' Sunbonnot is to 'start in tho Rangiuni Handicap, six furlongs, on the first day of tho Otaki meeting, and not in the Raukawa Cup. \ On Thursdav next, local followors of racing will bo able tO/Cnoose between the jpony races at Miramar, tho Otaki Races, and the South Wairarapa Trotting Club's meeting at Groytown Stayboy is going along nicely in his work at Hawera, and should win another hurdle race beforo very long ( Merrie Oliver was awarded 10st in a 14 1 race that was to have been decided at Victoria Park, Sydney, last Saturday, The top- , i weight ha-3 12st. to carry. ' In addition to being entered for tho maiden % races at Otaki, Ramjikapua has been nominated for tho next Now Zealand Cup Amorican jockey D. Maher has ridden three of the last seven Derby winners at Epsom. i Bookmakers are notified by advertisement 1 m this i6suo that applications "for licenses at tho Mcramar pony races on Thursday next may be obtained up till 4 p m. on Wednesi v ' day. ■• i

Throe trotting horses arrived from Blenheim by the Te Anau yesterday, and went on to Greytown to compete at the South Wairarapa Trotting Club's meeting on Thursday. Marathon" (Phaeton—Torpsdo mare) has beea secured from Mr L G Bremer on lease by a patron of J Hathawaj's stable and will m future be tra'ned in Palmers- „ f ton by Hathanay ,' *' ' i' , mt eqiMr (Jn.Gottdalliiha'sjjpaftca [wjth his m-->stores* m»-WUto rLie«ioi Mnt-J 'Gelhor, in whose nomination the Mernweo mnro will in i future race White Lie, who is now trained i ; on vthe Hutt course, will probably be racing ' ■") again at the Trontham winter meeting The Auckland Racing Club's winter meet- ( mg commences at Ellerslio next Thursday, when the Groat Northern Hurdles * ill bo ' run, while the Great Northern Steeplechase will be'decided on Saturday next Tumnt and Osiris, who wore taken to Sydnoy yesterday by M M'Grath, will not 1 bo raced until they have been in Australia about three months They will thus have plenty of time to settlo doivn and become accustomed to their new surroundings Mr. W E Bidwill'e 'team for Randwick in the spring will, it is understood, include Expansion, who is to bo entered for tho Epsom Handicap, along with Gravitation -Provocation will be the Derby colt, and Tnbula-1 tiojiywill do battle in tbo two-year-old events According to the cables, betting on the Derby was heavier this year than it has I been for many a daj, chieflv owing to Sir Martin's inclusion in th& field. Years ago , tho Derby used to be a great betting race, I and it Iβ said that in 1860 Mr. Merry won £100,000 over Thormanbv's victory Count do Lagrange netted £70,000 over Gladiateur's success in 1865, and Mr Chaplin, it was reported, won close on £140,000 when Hermit camo home at the head of tho field in 1867 In discussing handicapping, an Australian writer sajs that, in the enses of the steeplechasers Boomerang and Up to date the difference in treatment must strike an onlooker as peouliar Up-to-date, foaled m 1898, has not won a race since March, 1907, and ho t has practically the same weight now as then. Cortamly ho has only run four tunes this season, but when he has run he N has been very badly beaten Boomerang, 'a frequent starter, camo down from nearly 12st to 9st. 21b. before he started to win again The Victoria Park racecourse, Sydney, is one of tho most up-to-date in tho Commonwealth, and its recent improvements include ,'.- a scratching and genoral \information toner: in the Leger ; an up-to data and artistic structure, Tiuilt on tho Anglo-American latest stylo of architecture. It is suppoited, with BOmi-archos, is 33ft high and 41ft to the top of the flagpolo, square, each , side measuring 21ft. The general information, scratcbings, jockeys' namos, and placed h6rses, "etc., aro' given on threo sides of tho building, the fourth side being' reserved for over-weights, penalties, and other general information., One foaturo is that 'this in•formation is specially given for each individual race, and allowed to remain standing during the wholo of the , day for eubsequent reference by thoso who aro intcr- ■ •' ested. Each alcove above tho scratching and general information has 'on every sido a 1 clock, built in, so that tho times of starting tho races may be compared, and any dere- . , liction of duty on behalf of the club in the l dispatchoorf r tho "fields" according to the advertised time of starting may bo easily recognised, Tho new structure i 3 spoken of as ono of tho finest hitherto seen in the metropolitan area. ' . SOUTH WAIRARAPA TROTTINO CLUB. _ ACCEPTANCES. , . , The following aro tho acceptances for tho annual meeting of the South Wairarapa Trotting Club:— LADIES' BRACELET TROT. Ono mile - Auctioneer, scr.; Eclat, 7scc.; Rosechild, 12sec.; Iroiiwood, 12sec.. Little Mary, loscc.; 'Te Awalmri, 15scc.; Rothschild Lad, 16scc.; Conqueror, 17sec.; Scamper, 20sec.: Gather / No Moss, 20sec ; Giggles, 20sec.; Deborah, 21sec.; Aithur's Mistake, 21scc.; Glory, 21sec.: Latikia, 23soc.;'Child Agnes, 23scc. ; and Child Douglas, 23scc. ' GREYTOWN HANDICAP TROT. Two miles.—Houhero, scr.: ICirikiriroa. IGsec.; Albert H., 20sec; Dick G., 20sec.; Havoc, 24spc. ; Welcome Mary, 30sec.; Besique, 32csc.; Bonny Wood, 31sec.; Conqueror, 34sec.; Madamo Mclba, 40scc.; and Lilla Huon, 40seo. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP TROT. Ono mile. —Maud H., lsec.; Jungle, 3sec.: Receiver, 3sec.; Lonsdale, 3sec.; Roseohild, 6seo. • Fairficld, Oseo.; Rothschild Lad, lOscc; 4 Rr.wene, losec.; Madame Melba, 15scc: Parkvale, loscc; Child Douglas, 16sec.; and All Steel, Warn.

TAMAHAU MAHUPUKU MEMORIAL TROT. Two milos.—Kirikiriroa, Bsoc.; Eclat, Bsoc.; Cedar, lOsoe , Dick G , 125e0.; Brookholm, 18scc., Ironwood, 19scc., Welcome Mary, 20soc , To Awahun, 22scc , Bonny Wood, < 25seo , Scamper, 30scc., and Juves, 3oseo. KEMPTON PARK TROT. On© milo and ■a. hnlfh-Houliere, scr.; Albert H., 1650 c.; Cedar,''lßsec.; \ Jackaroo, 18secV; Receiver, lBsco.; ilayoe, iJJscc. j (Jonqucror, Ms«o., Rothschild Lad, 2'4scc., Alice Maud, 26sec , Gathor No Moss, 27eec.. Glory, 30sec , Child Douglas, 32scc , and All Steel, 32sco. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP TROT One mile —Auctioneer, scr ; Junglo, 9sec .Brookholm, llsec , Roseclnld, 12sec. j Besique, 13scc , Welcomo Man, 14sec , Little Alary, loseo , Fairhold, 16scc , Black Temple, 16soc , Alico Maud, 17scc , Giggles, 20ecc. , Madame Molba, 21sec , Lilla Huon, 21scc ; and Juves, 23scc. ENTRIES Tho following entries have boen received for the Maiden Trot —Alice Maud, Playboy, Arthur's Mistako, Gentleman Jack, Latikia, Jackaroo, Taumata, Colombo, Deborah, Lonsdalo, Madame Melba, Child Agnes, Bill Squires, Grcar, Glemdol, and BlacL. Templo A MESSACE FROM THE KINO. TO THE CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. Christchurch, May 28. Acting on the resolution earned at tho annual meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club yesterday, the chairman (Mr F. H. Pyne) dispatched a cable message to his Majesty tho King, congratulating him on the victory of Mincru in tho Derby. Tho following reply was received at midnight —"Chairman, Canterbury Jockey Club t Ohnstchurch —Tho King sends his smoero thanks to tho members of the Canterbury Jockey Club for their kind congratulations." HAWKE'S BAY STEEPLECHASE. Napier, May 28 . The Hawke'e Bay Jockey Club have received the following nominations for TIIE HAWKE'S BAY STEEPLECHASE About three miles —Nogi, Audat, Aroha, Capitol, Northern Star, Eurus, Jack Pot,i'Nadador, Moccasin, Bullworth, Te Aral, and Crou&ot. TRAINING AT ELLERSLIE. Auckland, May 23 No work of importance was done at EUersbo this morning , Tho Hon J. D. Ormond's team, which arnvod yesterday, and Jack Pot, Waipu, and Kiatero were out. They were restricted to half-pace work.

CRANO NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE MEETING. AucWand, May 28 The following aro tho acceptances for the Auckland Racing Club's Gr<ind NatioHal | Stooplechaso meeting — ' CORNWALL HANDICAP —Inah Rifle, 10st 21b , O\ton, 9st 121b Advocate, 9st 81b , Ngapuka, 9st 61b , Sedition, 9st 21b , Waimangu, Bst 131b , Delegato, Bst 121b , Wauchope, Bst 91b , Scottv, Bst 71b , Maheno, Bst 7!b>, Stayboy, B*t 51b,, Waihuku. Bst 31b , First Gun, Bst 21b , Lora Rosobory, Bst lib a JERVOIS HANDICAP —Hohungatahi, 9st. 71b , Miscast, 9st , Miss Advance, 9st , Turbine, Bst 131b , Explosive, Bst 121b , All's Well, Bst 91b , Starboard, Bat 81b , Zinnia, Bst 81b , Coromandel, Bst 61b.; Klondyko, Bst 61b , Norma, Bst 41b , Dm ability, Bst 41b , John, Bst 31b , Blue Garment, Bst 21b , Cjrettus/ Bst lib , l Contsure, Bat lib , Don Quex, Bet lib , 'Totika, Bst lib , Flying Soult, Bst .Madame I Soult. Bst , Castle Blanoy, Bst , Toa Tore, Bst , and Silent, Bst I MAIDEN HURDLES-Stayboy, list 51b ,' Noteonni, lOst 21b , Bully, 9rt 131b , Tni'Cikobau.'Ost, 111b , Carlyle, 9st 71b , CvmrujfM 9st, 31b., Quebec, 9st ailM HoiLlhffliti'PitA|ljLbo|q9sts;J'Urauia, 9st ; and Plpiades, 9sf MAIDEN SIEEPLES,—Lo Beau, list lib . To Arai, lOst -71b , Mozart, 10ut. 61b , Nestator lOst 51b , W-uhekau, Ost 131b , Mawhiti. 9st 131b , Te Kainm, 9st 121b , Maunjramahbke, 9st 81b , Wamka, 9st 71b , Armagh, 9st 7lb , and Red M'Gregor, <)st 71b." 1 l HUNT CLUB CUP -Bachelo*, 12st 31b . Pottki, list 81b , Wardon, lOst ' lllD , Rouseaboufc lOst 101b , Ptihiuru, 10it 81b , Red M'Gregor, lOst 71b , Gordon 'Rogel, lOst 71b ; and Boxer, lOst 71b MANGAPAPA HUNTERS' HURDLES - Bachelor, list 31b , Warden, , lOst 51b,, Rouseabout, lOst 31b , Putaruru, lOst 21b , Red McGregor, lOst lib , Manga-pap-i, lOst , Carkeek, lOst , Stroller, lOst , Gordon Rfgol, lOst , and Boxer, lOst , MEMBERS' HANDICAP — Grenadier, lOst 81b , Foremost, 9st 51b , Dogger Bank, 9st 31b r Devonport. Bst 131b , Santa Rosa, Bst 121b , Holmngatahi, r ßst 111b , Tanna, Bst 61b , Miscast, Bst '41b , Lady French Bst 41b , Turbine, Bst. 21b , Naika, Bst lib ; and Aimwell, Bst FINAL PAYMENTS GRAND NATIONAL HURDLES—Pantutu, list 61b , Kairoma, lOst 131b , Waipu, lOst 71b , Cuiragno, lOst 51b , Swagsman, lOst 41b , Sol, lOst 41b , Jack Pot, lOst 21b , Irish, lOst , Nβ* town, 9st lllb Reservoir, 9st 101b , Belano (including 71b penalty), 9st 81b . Crensot, 9st 41b , and Bully, 9st 31b DUNEDIN ACCEPTANCES. Dunedln, May,2B. The following acceptances have been receive:! for the nrst'daj of the Dunedm Jockey Club's Winter mooting — PACIFIC HURDLES One railo add threequarters — Storraont, 12st 61b , Leonardo, list lllb , Ringman, llbt , lOst 131b ; Wonderful, lOst. 81b , and Kaikomako, 9st BRIGHTON HACK HANDICAP Seven furlongs —Warsaw, Bst 31b . British Peer, 7st. 131b-,Umcrabov, 7st. 131b., Sant Rosaleer, 7st 13!b , Sacha, 7st lllb , Sarsfield, 7st 91b , Foodor, 6st 71b , and Lady Ranald, 6st. 71b.

BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. On& mile, and a quarter.—Field Gun, 9st.; Stratagem,' -BstV 81b.; Lady' Disdain;' 8st. : ,81b;; Chief -LochieV Bst. :71b.; Sea King, Bst. 61b/; Dabchick. Bst. 31b. ■■ Giyov 75t:,1.31b: j All: Guns, 7st. -131b.;' .'Astrakhiiri, ; 7st. 131b.; Luresomo, 'fist. ,71b. ; Red and Black, 6st.-71b.; and Sacha„6st; 71b. TRADESMEN'S . HANDICAP. ':..-. Sis'■; furlongs.—Pe'trovna, Bst'. 91b.; llarita, Bst. 81b. ; Federal,: 85t..~ 81b.; Serenade. Bst. 21b.; Mas-, ter,:Alix,--7st.-:101b.; Ard Reigh, 7st. 91b.; Apollodoris, 75t.,91b.;', Loftus,!.7st..'..7lb'.'j' Pmulj-7st. 61b.; .Miss Gal;' 7st. 61b.;. Gapon, 7st.';'Krskine,'6st: 131b.; Liza,, 6st. 71b.; Red Morn,, ;65t.;71b.; and British Peer,-, 6rt. ■71b. , SADDLEI HILL: HACK Six furlongs.—Kostroma,: lOst. 91b.-;;■ Balaclava, lOst.-81b.|:.Glenfield,,8st..;fiIb.>;,.Slan6y,' Bst. 61b. 1 ; Inchbonny, Bst. 51b.; My'Lawyer,'Bst. 41b.;; Sombrero, Bst. llb.V Little Medallist, ■Bst,; Rosin'e, Sst.; Firrbeli; Bst,';,Alexandra; . Bst.} and Simon Pure, Bst; ': ...'.'•'•' ■h WINTER ; : : Eeveni Ard:Reighi 9st. 71b;;'Grandstand, 9st. : ,21b.'; Zetland, 9st; lib.; Cuirosettia, 9st.; Erakino, Bst. : |81h:;:Eons, Sst. 31b.;': Casque,' Bst. lib. ; Hiro, 8st:; MalakofF,'Sst.:: and Strathfillan, Sst," : : -;: : ; • ; m: .- : - : ; .;''.'..':■■';':'■■'■'>:;•■■*. ;WiNGATDI ; :'STEEPLECHASE. : :--About two, riiilcp'and a half.—-Leonardo, list. 21b.'; Alburyi'-lOst. ,71b.;' Homeward, lOst." 71b.; Wonderful, lOat". 71b.': St..Koringa,.9st.7lb;; nnd,.AVangariui,;9sti 71b." , V'. ; "-".,.:. ; 'TRIAL•■'PLATE, v. Seven ; furlongs—Lady Ranald, Bst; 51b:; Firebell, Sst. 41b.; Invincible, .Sst. 41b.; Slancy, Bst. 41b.; Whistle .'draft.' 7st. 121b.; Adjudge.:7st. 121b.' ;'-,Annota, ■ 7st. inlb. ; Santo Clara, 7st, 101b.; Bulletin, 7st. 91b.; and Feodor, 7st. 91b. •",