THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 555, 9 July 1909, Page 9

THE TURF.

NOTES AND COMMENTS, • ' ,* , TBt Ut.ENCOX 1 The Gisborno Racing Club's meeting will De concludod to-day. A few horsos aro expected at Tientham tomorrow, and, from Monday onwards, tho arrivals will increase. Afr.iC.-D. Greenwood's horses have boon ■ seratehod for all'engagements at tho Australian Jcckoy Club's spring meeting. 'Trainer Telford, of Palmerston North, has arrived at headquarters with First Mate and Twinkle. ' Mr. Geo. Payno has purchased Goldbeater (Clahranald—Goldleaf), and a tuo-year-old ally by Pallas—Supper Dance. Both are to go to Australia. > Tlio Hawera jockey, C. Cochrane, has been engaged to ride Waiono in tho hurdle races at* Trentham. 'Apollinans (Phoebus Apollo—Janot), T\ho is a. half-brother to Scotty, 'was purchased last-week by a patron of H. It. Telford's stable, and has already commenced work at AwApuni. Tiptoo, who has been on the- easy list at Hawera is shortly to bo 'placed in solid work' for the spring meetings. ■ -the-big San Fran 'gelding, Pikopo, has como into tho market for tho Grand National Hurdles, and ho is being well backed in doubles, coupled with several horsos in tho Steeplechase. '" A'dvices from Masterton state that Puko-wai-has done, -well sinco racing ( at Otaki, nnd that he is a certain starter in tho Tnal Plato at the "Wellington Racing Club's meet- '- .ing next week., His presence in .the race will pTobably havo tho effect of thinning the field:. Since joining Deeblo's string, Commander lias-had his teeth attended to, and has made considerable-- improvement. His ■ party have coupled him with Capitol for tho Trentham double. •"A'prominent Canterbury sportsman, who is generally well posted in turf matters, expressed the'opinion yesterday that tlio con- " ference will again make short work of tho question of stipendiary stewards, whon it oomes up this month. He mentions, as tho reason, tho difficulty that' would bo experienced in getting suitable men for the posi- ' tionj which would have to bo a well-paid ono. , The Poriraa trainer, J. H.Pnraer, was in town yesterday making arrangements for railing his team to Trentham on Monday. Ho informed the writer that, Mr. J. R. M'Donald had not given- him any definite'inetruotions regarding Tauira, and 8 at prosent,, ho was quite, unable to say which race the Mahakij gelding would be started in on' tho first , day. '' H. Jackson has now eight horsos in work at Feilding, viz., Maidi, Strategist, Canadian (The Officer—Martyr), a golding by Handsonto Jack—Baby, Aplly (Euroclydon—Laxly Helen), a filly by Mauser—Gold Cup, a filly by Advance—Endeavour, and a filly .by Mern- ' wee—Ponelopo. , Arclight is being spelled. 'Officers of the' Waikanao Hacji Racing Club,havo been elected for the ensuing year as, follow:—Patron, Mr. Field, M.P.; president,' Mr. W. Howell; vice-presidents', Messrs G. Tully, Duncan, and Taylor; judge, Mr. F. Roe; clerk of scales, Mr. J. K.ent; clerk of course, Mr. A.'Robinson; starter,' Mr. R. A". M'Donald; handicappor, Mr. U. Shannon; hon.'.surgeon, Dr. Huthwaito; secretary, Mr. J. Mnif; treasurer,' Mr. Bowell; Stewards, Messrs. Carter, Smith,' Mackny, Gillies, \ Cronin,, Silvester,. Hohir, Parata, Vickers, Freeman, and' Barclay; auditors, Messrs. "Williams and Silvester. ' .The* annual meeting of tho Nelson Jockey Chib was held on Saturday*evening. The club decided to apply for April 20 and 21 as the, dates for their - next ~annuaj, meeting. The .programme committeo is to bo recqm- ' mended to increase tho of the^Nels son-Cup race to one mile It was decided that the club's delegates to tho New Zealand, Racing Conference bo. rastrucI tod to ''vote '• against tlio appofnfhienf; of s'tewards.''"' i The "Wellington Racing Club's scheme for promoting interest in the horse-breeding industry is heing widely discussed in sporting , cl / ( c ' o3 j an( * tn .e general comment is favour- > ablo, because it,is recognised that moro important 'developments "arc , likely to follow. ' Just now, whilo the question of'defence is • so , 'much beforo the public', it' is opportune that steps should be taken towards 'improving tho Dominion horses, aa their value in time of war would be very considerable' Racing i mon are beginning ,to recognise that a great deal may be achieved if .they can induce the I farmors to take an ncwvo interest in the thoroughbred horse, and tho local racing club believes that the farming community ( can best be approached through the A, and P. Associations/ as great enthusiasm is always ' evinced at tho shows in this province. In France, in Germany,'in Austria,- and in Russia, horses are now of a much improved type—a result that is attributed,-in a large measure, to Government encouragement given to breeders. These/ countries have representatives at all the great blood stock sales, and valnablo thoroughbred maros aro secured and resold to their own breeders at "reduced'rates. In England, where the Government subsidv to breeders is small, the jockey olub authorities meet the,position by ' -setting aside premiums l, for the breeder v and nominator'of all important winners. A glance at'"Ruff's Guide shows tho position very clearly. In the Dominion, the Manawatu Sires' Produco Stakes has been practically ' the only race where tho breeder of the winner partakes of prizo money, .but now that, tho Wellington .Club's scheme is launched, the system should develop.' < , . CISBORNE-R.c! WINTER MEETING. Y\ FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. V , (By Telegraph.—trees Association.) !' "' Clsborne, July 8. Tho Gisborno Racing Club's "Winter meeting opened to-day in ,dull weather. There 1 was a good attendance. The following are the- results:— HANDICAP HURDLES. Ono mile and throo-quarters.—Hauraiigi, 9st., lj Teßahui, 93t. 41b., 2; Reservoir. lOstl 111b., 3. Also started: Lcbeccio. by three lengths. / Timo,'3m'in. 24sec. ' .'MAIDEN 'HACK RACE. Four furlongs.— Sublime) 1; Masonic, 2, Fort William, 3. Eight other starters. "Won by a length and a, half. Tirao, 52seo. 'FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongsPearl Reef, 9st. 41b., 1: Munga Motio, 9st. ' lllb., 2; Pluck,'. 9st. 91b., 3. All started. \Y(in by a neck. Timo, lmin. 19 2-ssec. , STEEPLECHASE. Threo miles.—To Arai, list, 61b., 1; Mozart, 10st. 21b., 2. Only starters. "Won by a length. Time,' 6mb. 29sec. HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.1 Baldos, 9st. 31b., 1; Lloyds, 9st., 2; Bravery, ' 9sfc, 21b., 3. A good Taco. "Won by a length. t ' Time, lmin. 34scc. , TRIAL STEEPLECHASE. Two miles.— ! "Wairakci, 9st. 111b., 1; To Kainui, 10st. 91b., i 2, To Kohau, P3t. 121b., 3. Time, 4min. 7sec. '■WINTER OATS HANDICAP. Ono milo and a distance.—Gladsmuir, 9st. 61b.. 1; * Spate, lOst. lib., 2: Paisano, lOst. 51b., 3. "Won all tho way. Time, 2min. ssec. ' Tho totalisator investments amounted to £4027, as against £5024 for the first day last year. Ten bookmakers were licensed for the day. v ' 4 .ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. ' ' The following are tho acceptances for the eecond day's events:— HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. Two miles.—To Arai, list. 91b.; Reservoir, lOst. 91b.; Haurangi, 9st. 131b.; To Rahui, 9st. 61b.; and Lebcccio, 9st. 31b. , MAIDEN HACK HANDICAT. Five furlongs.—Sublime, lOst.' 31b.; Tho Raft, 9st. 61b.; Te Raumeria, 9st, 21b.; Toatero, 9st. 61b.; To Raumoria, 9st. 21b.; Dartmoor, 9st.; San Luro, 9st.; Easter Lily, 9st.; Kamato, 9st.; Shavings, 93fc.; and Rakaikotwoa, 9st. ' WAIKANAE HANDICAP. Seven-fur-longs.—Paisano, lOst. 71b.: Spate, lOst. 41b.;

Pearl Reef, Dst. 131b.; Munga Motio, 9st. lllb,; Pluck, Ost. 91b:; Baldos, 9st. 81b.; and Lloyds, '9st. lib. TE HAPARA STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. About two miles and a half.—To Arai, 12st. 51b,; Mozart, lOst. 51b.; To Kainui, lOst. 41b.; and To Kohau, 9st. 71b. SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP. Six furlongs,—Eiya,, lOst. 71b.; Tho Squatter, lOst. 51b.; Martyr King, 9st. 91b., Sublime, Ost. 91b.; My Darling, 9st. 71b.; Bravery, 9st. 71b.; Lloyds, 9st. 61b.; Whakaweiia, 9st. 31b.; Erin, Ost. 31b.; The Raft, Ost. 21b., Master Stead, 9st.; Ardfert, 9st.; San Toy/ 9st.; Bowstring, 9st.; and Rakaikotoroa, 9st. FINAL STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. Two miles.—Mozart, lOst. 131b.; To Kainui, lOst. lllb.; Wairakei, lOst. 91b.; Atnnui, 10it. 21b.; Local Option, 9st. 131b.; To Kohau, 9st. 81b.; and Waiohika, 9st. 81b. FAREWELL HANDICAP." One mile.Ballyheißh, list. 21b.; Paisano, lOst. 81b.; Spate, lOst. 51b.; Dardanus, lOst. 41b.; Gladsmuir, lOst. lib ; Continuance, 9st. 131b.; My Darling, Ost. 21b.; Whakawoira, 9st.; Lloyds, 9st.; Gatenby, 9st.; and Bowstring; 9st. , CFIAND NATIONAL; ACCEPTANCES. (By Tclcjrapii —I'rcaq ,Aisociatlon -Copyrlffht) . (Rcc. July 8, 10 p m.) Melbourne,:July 8. ' The following are tho acceptances for tho V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase, to bo run on Saturday:—Briber}, Kuala, Lumpur, Pilot, Boisdale, Workmaster, Boomerang, I Snob, Confederate, Dalny, Billiards, Graftnax, Squirm, Postboy, Quail, Kjjber, Ripon, I and Fr- 1 .