THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 539, 21 June 1909, Page 5

THE TURF.

RACINC FIXTURES. Jnn» 23 and 2i.—Napior Purk E.C. Winter. July 8 and 9.—Gisborns K.C. Steeplechase. . July. 17, 21, and 24.-Wcllington R.C. Winter. July 22.—Wellington Pony and galloway E.C. Aug. 10, 12,' and 14.-C.J.C. Grand National.

REMINDER.

In connection with the Wellington Racing Club's Whiter Meeting, to be held at Trentham next month, owners are reminded that nominations for all events (except the Trial Plate) oloso at' 9 o'clock this evening with the secretary Mt. A. E. Yfiiyte.'

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

, rBT Qlibcoi.l The winter moating of tJ» Napier Park Racing Club takes place; at Greenmeadows on Wednesday and Thursday. . It is said that after the Napier Park meeting C. Coleman will return to Auckland, and when he comes south for the Trentham and Riccarton campaigns North Head will be ■ a member of'his team. Ben Jonson looks well at the present time, but his trainer is said to been easy on him, and he was, in c consequence, not thoroughly wound up at Hastings last week, but each gaEop should improve him. * .The English colt Bayardo, who want through his two-year-old career without tasting defeat; has done practically nothing this season. At the end of last season he was voted almost a certainty for this year's Derby, but he only: finished fourth in that event, and he has not improved his record since. . '■ ■ ■ . 't. ~ .. ' . That is an instance of the uncertainty of racing. Bayardo, the acknowledged champion of the two-year-olds, fails ignominiously the following season, and Minora, who was not rated highly at two-years-old, sweeps all before him in the classics and otfior events. ■■'. A pleasing feature,of Mmoru's success is that the South American breeder, who last year gave £25,000 for his sire, Cyllene, : is now being recompensed for.''his pluck. ,It is not always the high bidder' wJk> reaps the reward in racing, but sporting men generally like to see good; buyers meet with success. It is an encouragement for them to continue, and for other wealthy.men to join in the sport. When Cj'Deno was sold to leave England he was written, down in some quarters, and this, in face of the fact that ho had iiot only been a brilliant performer himself, but had already sired a' Derby winner in Cicero. On the figuro 1 system,, his pedigree did not read like thai .of a successful sire, and the authorities in England were reluctant to admit that he : might' prove an exception' to ' ono of the rules of the system. In the face of criticism, Cylleno's new owner, and the gentleman who was responsible for the sale, must feel especially > gratified at tho recent successes . of Mmbru.' ''■'•'.■

. Evidently the South American sportsmen aTe determined to breed a good class of 'horse; for, previous'to Cylleno being bought, Kendal (sire of Galteo More), Diamond Jubilee'and many other groat thoroughbreds have gone to the stud in that country'.. ■.'.,.. Though.the Wellington Racing Club have not altered, the conditions, of any events on the programmo for tho winter meeting; they hayo increased the.prize money attaching to ther two prinoipal events, and the entries should close' to-night with a good response from owners; A liack steeplechase-on the first day's card might' have attracted extra hofses to-the. meeting, but, as tho .cross': country events on 'the two last days are; both well endowed, they should draw good fields. As there were.l-1 starters in tho Wangariui Steeplechase, and another big field in.the Hack Steeplechase- at Hastings last week, most of them should be seen at Trentham next month.' C Cochrane and W. Young continue to keep together at tho'.hcad'of the list of winning horsemen over hurdles, while J. Hall is close up in the next position. The contest between''these from now till the end.of the season promises to be very interesting. ' Hatch's claims to supremacy on tho flat are undisputed, and B. Deeley is sure to finish in second position. C. Jenkins and J. Buchanan, who havo now been riding for many years, havo done remarkably wedl to havo both ridden over forty winners at tho present stage. Tho Bulls horseman' holds the record for the greatest number of.'winning rides,'as'he won 88 .races somo yeaVs.ago. Though ' Hatch; is very close up, it';, is not likely that he will beat this record. Entries for the next pony meeting do not close for some little time yet, but already a number of new ponies are advised as coming from different, parts to competo at tho fixture. ; . Provided the club keeps the public interest in view,.the coming season's meetings should continue to bo successful. : The Karamu horseman, L: Wilson, has been' spending' a- holiday in Auckland .since tho Otaki meeting, and probably will leave for Sydney at an early, date.' . Tho Mbfdialloc trainer, D. J. Price, was much annoyed, at tho treatment which his Grand National candidates received from Mr. Menzie, the.. Victorian weight-adjuster, and stated his feelings. regarding the matter in a very outspoken manner. . -■• Our Hastings correspondent • states that when Mr. E. J. Watt, owner, of Merriwce, heard of the horse's death he sent instructions from Australia to have the gravo fenced in, and a headstone erected. Mr. W. E. Bidwill does not think Gravitation will go either for the New Zealand Cup or to Australia, as he has strained a mnsole in his shoulder, which will take some time to get right, and which will necessitate giving him a spell. He may be able to go for some short events in the spring.

NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB'S WINTER MEETINC.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Napier, June 20. The following acceptances have been, received for tho Napier Park Racing Club's winter meeting:— MOTEO HACK HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Forest, lOst. 111b.;'Somali, lOs-t.'- 41b;; Nero, lOst. 21b.; Lebeccio, 9st. 91b. j Chicane, 9st. 21b.; and Donzel, 9st. PETANE HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Guiding Stop/ lOst. 51b.; Waipunui, 9st. 31b.; Waioriki, 9st. 121b.; Rohepotao, 9st. 41b.; Marathon,' 9bl. 31b.; Icel, 9st.; and Mokai, 9st.' STEWARDS' STAKES HANDICAP. Olio mile.—Woodhoy, lOst. 91b.; Waiora, lOst.; Uenaku, 9st. 121b.; Loiret, 9st. 61b.; iTanui, 9st. 41b.; Illustrious, 9st. 31b.; Lamsdorff, 9st. 21b. jHydraulic, 9st.; and Carissima, 9st. - NAPIER STEEPLECHASE. About fchreo miles.—-Speciosa, list. 41b.; Capitol, list. 31b.; Nadador, list. 21b'.; Eldorado, 9st. 121b.; Liri.ge.rer, 9st. 81b.; Coy, 9st. 71b.; and Sylvia Maid, 9st 71b. . •LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP. One list.. 91b.; Nero, list. nib.; Waioriki, list. 51b.; Sealer, list. .31b.; Colossus, lOst.' 81b.; Maimoe, lOst. 71b.; Water o' Milk, lOst. 71b.;. and Pukehou, lOst. 71b. AHURIRI HURDLE RACE.' One milo and three-quarters.—Commander, lOst.; Corason, 9st. 101b.; and Somali, 9st. 41b. • SETTLERS' HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Mundic, lOst. 101b.; Squatter, 9st. 121b.; Miscast, 9st. 121b.; Andrew Mack, 9st. 91b.; Splash, flst. 71b.; My Darling,'9st. 41b.; Tho Limit, 9st. 41b.; Miss Trilby, 9st. 31b.; Timothy, 9st. 21b.; Cork, 9st. 21b.; Borcola, 9st. 21b.; and Magneto, 9st.

SUCCESS OF MINORU.

(By Tolegtaph.—rress Association.—Copyright.). London, June 18. ■ King Edward's horse Minora, at tho Ascot Meeting this week', won another race, making tho King's total winnings this season £18,577. '..■'■■ . .