THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 774, 24 March 1910, Page 4

THE TURF.

RACING FIXTURES. March 26 an( j 28-Wairarapa B.C. Autumn. March w. 23, and 29,-Aucldand' B.C. Autumn. March 28-Waipuktirau J.C. Annual. March 28 and 29—Feilding J.C. Boater. March 28 and 29-Cauterbury J.C Autumn. NOTES AND COMMENTS. [Br Glencoe.] The Wairarapa Racing Club's meeting commences at Tauherinikau on Saturday, and as good acceptances have been received for the different events an interesting day's sport should sult.The Porirua representative, Diabolo, who was shipped south last, night, looked very i'resh and well, considering the racing which he has had, <snd his tTainer expects him to give a good arcount nf himself at the Cauta luiiy Jockey Club's meeting. Tha whole of the Trentham trainers are now absent from headquarters, and the tracks are bearing a very deserted appearance. King Try, who won the principal race at the Gr.ey Jockey Club's meeting yesterday, was n double winner at the Westport meeting last week. A telegram from Greymouth states that Mr. Angus Keith, who was recently appointed starter to the West Cnast racing clubs, made his first appearance at Greymonth yesterday, and created a favourable impression. Royal Scotland, a three-year-old ■halfbrother to Mister neult, was shipped from Auckland to Sydney last. Monday by the Winrmera. He is now owned by an Indian sportsman. • : " It is understood that a patron of C. Pritchard's stable has purchased the St. Ambrose—Marlin colt from Mr. A. Barclay for £100. The statement that Mr. S.. Whit-' worth made an ofler to Mr. Pators-jn for Penatoa is incorrect. . The Hon. J. D. Ormond is sending a number of thoroughbreds to Sydney for salo. They were shipped from Auckland by the Wimmera last Monday. , ■ Splendid acceptances have been, received, for the, hurdle events at the Ellorslie, Patea, Peilding, and Christchurch( meetings, and the cry' about tho dearth of hurdle horses would seem to be somewhat wide of the mark. Somp .owners.aver that it is only the want of an increase in stakes which causes owners to leave their,hurdle horses in .their boxes.' . : :

At Awapuni G. Price has broken in three rising two-year-olds, and all are showing aptitude for the racing gamo. The youngster by Field Battery from Our Lady is a particularly promising animal, and so is the St. Ambrose — Marseillaise colt, which was purchased at the Waikanae sale of yearlings.

Penates is now a firm favourite in the Easter Handicap at Riccarton, and it was freely mentioned in town yesterday that the reason of the heavy support forthcoming for tho big bay horse was that he had put up a Hutt track record over four furloDgs. . v

Boanerges,- who was shipped, south lust night in charge of his trainer G. Price, will be ridden in the-Easter Handicap by H. Price. It is worthy, of note that A. Oliver expressed-the opinion after riding Boanerges in the Jackson Stakes at Wanganui that, if that race had been a seven-furlong event, the Awapuni horse might have won.

Masterful, who won a race at Greymouth yesterday, was formerly an inmate of the Porirua -stable* .•■;..,-.

It is now stated definitely that All Red has run his last race, and that ho- will leave Porirua shortly for Oamaru. ;to do stud , duiy'on his owner's station; W. Mould is severing his ■ connection w.ith the Porirua stable, and will act as stud groom in charge of All RecK

Wimmera is now a greatly-improved horse, and it would have taken a smart performer to have beaten'the Merriwee gelding on either day of the Napier Park meeting. Bridge, in the same stable, is also hotter than he ever was;before, and ■although he did not win at Napier Park,' he is expected to improve on that form before long. ': .■ ,

Downfall's efforts on the tracks at Randwick last week greatly pleased the track watchers. :

■ A. Wood rodo Bobrikoff in the Rawson Stakes at Rosehill last Thursday.

Aborigine is again in work under A. Rayner's tuition at Randwick. . ,

The "Sydney Morning Herald" of last Friday says: —Interest in the contest for tho Rawson Stakes at Rosehill yesterday was discounted by the. fact that the anticipated battle between Bobrikoff and Halt King did not eventuate, as the colt, who is being reserved ' for the encounter with. Prince Footo in the A.J.C. St. Leger, was withdrawn, leaving Blue Book, Enchaiiteur, Hoax, and Britain to measure strides with the New Zealander. Bobrikoff was made a good favourite, Blue Book and Hoax being regarded as his most dangerous opponents, while expansive odds could be had about Britain and Enchauteur, the former of whom had an allowance of 141b. from w.f.a. Bobrikoff, who moved in rather scratchy fashion in his preliminary, was tailed off half a dozen lengths behind his field for tho first half of the journey, in which Enchanteur and Blue Book were in the lead, but nearing the half-mile post the New Zsalander began to make up,his leeway, and with Hoax at his side escorted Britain (who had taken .charge at the bond) into the • home stretch. "Making the best of his concession, Britain battled along in front to tho half-distance, where Hoax cut him" down, but Grafton's daughter had soon afterwards to strike ■ her colours to the favourite, who comfortably accounted for her in a few strides. Hoax, who has been allotted Bst. 61b. in the Doncaster Handicap; had 51b. more in the saddle in tho Rawscm. Stakes. .

CREY J.C. AUTUMN MEETINC. A RACEHORSE KILLED. : (By TcleEraun.—Press Asnociatlon.) , Greymouth, March 23. The opening day of thj Grey Jockey ■Club's' autumn mooting was held .. tor day in splendid, weather, but tho attendance was only fair. Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP.-Ito, 1; Blosabok, 2; Mangrove, 3. Scratched: Coxswain, Aliaura, and Royal Colours. Time, liniri. 6.4-fisec...'

. PAROA HACK.—Divorce, 1; Bonnie Jean, 2; Miss Gift, 3. Scratched: Lovo Wisely and Mnriia. Benzine, on entering the straight, fell and broke a leg and had to be destroyed: Time, lmin 34 3-6 sec. —

METROPOLITAN HANDICAP — King Try, 1; lw, 2; The Orient, 3.' Scratched: Awha and First View: Won easily. Time, 2min.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP. - Bridesmaid, 1; Jenny Collen, 2; Supplement, 3. Scratched: Blessbok and Lubra. Time, 62 2-sscc. .

WELTER HANDICAP.-Contingent 1; Sylvrie, 2: Awha, 3. Scratched: First View. Time, linin. 34sec.

EASTER HANDICAP.—North Polo, I; Blessbok, 2; Divorce, 3. Scratched: Vologda, Nordoff, Contingent, King Try, Investment, Tho Orient, and Sylvrie. Time, lmm. 18 2-ssec.

COBDEN HANDlCAP.—Masterful 1; Love Wisely, 2; Supplement, 3. Scratched: Platinum, Ahauxa, and Jlojal Colours*

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. Creymouth, March 23. Tito following arc tho Grey jockey Club's acceptances for Saturday:— PLYING HANDICAP.—Ito, lOst i 41b.; Masterful, Bst. 71b.; Bridesmaid. Bst. 21b.; Coxswain, Bst.; Blossbok, 7st. 91b.; Platinum, 7st. 21b.; and Ahaura 6st. 101b. MAWEERA HANDICAP..— Fandango, 9st. 41b.; Divorce, Bst. 111b.; Miss Gift, 7st. 121h.; Bonny Jean, 7st. 71b.; and Lubra, 7st. MIDLAND HANDICAP.—King Try. 9st. 31b.; Do Witto, Bst. 31b.; North Polo, Bst. 31b.; Tho Orient, 7st. 91b.; and Moetoropuku, 6st. 71b. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP.—VoIogda, lOst. 21b.; Masterful, Bst. 71b.; Bridesmaid,-Ssfc. 21b ; Millionaire, 7nt. 111b , .; Montague, 7st. 111b.;'Jenny Colleen, 7st. 71b.; and Ahaura, 6st. 101b. COUNTY HANDICAP—Ito, lOst. 41b.; North Pole, 9st. 81b.; Mangrove, Bst. 51b.; Contingent, Bst.; Blessbok, 7st. 91b.; and Platinum, 7st. 21b. AHAURA WELTER HANDICAP.— De Witte, lOst. 71b.; North Pole, 9st. 131b.; Hillspring, 9st. 31b.; Awha, 9st.; Fandango, Bst. 81b.; Ellerton, Bst. Tib.; Sylvrio, Bat. 31b.; and First View, 9st. lib. FAREWELL HANDlCAP.—Supplement, Bst. 51b.; Montague, Bst. 31b.; Millionaire, Bst. 21b.: Divorce, Bst. 21b.; Love Wisely, Bst. lib.: Coxswain, Bst.; Contingent, 7st. 111b.; Lubra, 6st. 101b.; and Ahaura, 6st. : 101b. '■ ~~ ' CANTERBURY J.G. ACCEPTANCES. (By Telegraph.—Proaa Association.) ' Christchurch, March 23. Tho following are the acceptances for the Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting:— ' KILDARE HURDLES, of 140sovs. Two miles.—Southern Cross, list. 41b.; Whatakura lOst. 131b.; Nova, lOst. 31b.; and Ratepayer, 9st. 61b. RUSSLEY PLATE, of 250 sovs. Five furlongs.—Kora, Bst. 101b.; True. Night, Bst.; Crown Derby, 7st. 131b.; Martist, 7st. 131b.; Tiaraed, 7st. 131b.; Jean, 7st: 131b.; Directoire, 7st. 101b.; Martine, 7st. 91b.; Craig Athol, 7st. 91b.;' Seleno, 7st. 71b.; Puaka, 7st.; Odessa, 7st.; Perm, 7st.; and Friwollitti, 7st. COTJRTENAY- WELTEE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile.—Rose Noble, list.; White Cockade, 9st. 91b.; Paragon, 9st. 91b.; Fasnakyle, 9st. 71b.; Perle D'Or, 9st. 71b.; Zetland, 9st. 21b.; Merry Lass, Bst.-81b.; Ecarte, Sat. 51b.; Queen of Spades, Bst; ,21b.; Luperin,. Bst.; • Brasenose, ■ Bst.; Inchbonny, Bst.; Wiudgun, Bst.; Fisticuff, Bst.; and Cannonierj Bst. • .

'SOCKBURN HANDICAP, of 350 eovs. One mile and a- quarter.—Gold Laco, 9st. 51b. ; Sir Tristram, Bst. 101b- ; Iranui; Bst. 101b.; Gwendoline, Bst. 71b.; Osiris, Bst. 51b.; Flitaway, 7st. 111b.; Cronstadt, Ist. 91b.; Bridge, Jst. 51b.; Outlauder, 7st. 31b.; Boutade, 6st. 131b.; Tho Libyan, 6st. 71b.; and Lovelorn, 6st. 71b. ■■ • ■■ . FINAL PAYMENTS. GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Penates, 9st. 31b;; Tumut, Sst. 121b.; Sir Frisco, Bst. 31b.; Husbandman, Bst.; Effort, 7st. 131b:; Kilindini, 7st. 131b.; Prim, 7st. 111b.; Boanerges, 7st. 71b.; Broadsword, 7st. 41b.; All Guns, 7st. 21b.; Passion, 7st. lib.; Gipsy Belle, 6st. 121 bo Federal, 6st. .- 111b.; gilkweb, 6st. 101b.; Gunboat, 6st. 91b.; and Cronstadt, 6st. 71b. •': : .' GREAT,'AUTUMN. HANDICAP, of lOOOsovs. One milo anpl a half.—Oiyoi, 9st. lib.; Gold Lace, Bst. 101b.; Diabolo, Bst. 81b.; Husbandman,.. Bst. 71b. ; Prim, ;Bst. 31b. : Ingoda, 7st. 91b: ; Waipaku, 7st. 81b.; Tikitere, 7st. 71b.; Osiris', -7st. Guianforte, : 7st.; Bridge, : 6st. 101b. ; Gunboat, 6st. 71b.; Outlander, Cst. 71b.; and Genius, 6st. 71b :■<■,

. CHAMMGNE^STioS,-of 750 sovs. For two-year-olds. Colts, Bst. Mb.; fillies, Bst. Sib. Six furiongs.—Danube, Crown■ Dorby,. Sunburn, Formby, -Formless,: Madam Madcap, Countermine.EIGHTEENTH ' CHALLENGE STAKES, of 650 sovs. For two-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age, with penalties and allowances. Seven furlongs.—Crown: Derby, Sunburnt, Formless, 'Armlet, Danube, Formby, Gravitation, Broadsword, Madam Madcap, Cauritennine, Subdue, Raupart, Kina, Tangihau.br. f. by Stepniak—Britomarte, Lady.Moutoa, blk.or br.c. by St. Ambrose—Ekaterini, Passeropoulo, br. o. by Stepniak—lllusion, b. c. by Eton—Cyrenienne, and br. or blk. , f. by Eton—Cyrense. ■ ': .

TRAINING AT ELLERSLIE. Auckland; March 23. No work of importance was done on ' the tracks at Ellerslie this morning. Dunborve was schooled ovor. a coupTo of flights of hurdles, fencing well. Equitas, Merrivonia, and Ambrosian arrived last night, and Pharos, Waitapu, Ambala, Reformist, War Song, Virtue, and Emblem yesterday. AT RICCARTON. Chi'istchurcli, March 23. At Riccarton this , morning Broadsword galloped seven furlongs unimpressively. Madam Madcap covered six easily in lmin. 19 3-ssec. Osiris moved freely over a circuit, looking well. Formby, Parula, and Selene wore associated in a five-furlong spin, the firstnamed pair finishing abreast in lmin. 3 2-ssec., and pleasing the onlookers greatly. Windgun, with a light weight up, ran a mile in. lmin. 44 2-ssec. Luperin ran the last seven of eight furlongs in lmin. 33 l-ssec. Sir Tristram galloped a mile in lmin. 46 3-5 sec, finishing well. Tumut, who looks fit, was among the horses exercising. Gunboat moved freely over a mile and three-quarters at a strong pace. Outlander was given a brisk two circuits? finishing fast over the last half mile. Waipaku, bearing a rather light appearance, went twice round steadily. iCilindini, Bridge, Effort, Gold Lace, Iranui, Sir Frisco, and Penates are duo at headquarters to-day, Boanerges tomorrow, and Dkbolo and Gipsy Belle on either Thursday or Friday. A HORSE WITH STAMINA. Christchuroh, March 23.' A fifty-mile 'journey match, at walking pace for £50 a-side between Mr. C. H. I Ensor's Spider and Mr. C. 0. T. Rutherford's Deceived took place on Tuesday. The journey was over a pack track from Rutherford's homestead at the Peaks •to the Lakes Station and back, an hour being allowed before the return. Mr. Ensor's horse covered tho .50 miles in 6hr. 37min., winning by 58min. This is believed to be a record. Both horses aro noted journey horses, and the match excited 'considerable' interest an'the district. TRAINING AT RANDWiGK. . Hj , Telceranh— Prcra Association— Copyricht.' Sydney, March 23. Trafalgar put in a good gallop, covering a milo arid three-quarters. Ho ran the. first half-milo ia 54sec.,' and tho remainder of tho distance in 2min. 21eco; Lengthy strong exercise was done by BobrikofF, who, witli an assistant each' end, enfc out the mile and a quarter in 2min. WJ-scc. . ; V.R.C. INCREASE STAKES. fflelbourne, March 23. The Victoria Racing Club has increased the ifclbouiiio Cup stakes to £6000, of which £11:00 ia for second, and £GOO for the third horse. Tho Newmarket Handicap money has boon increased to £1500, and that of the Derby to £3000 for the first horee, £600 for tho second, -and £300 for the third. Tho Graud National Hurdles stakes ■have been increased to £1500. Other increases ibavo also been . sanctioned, the whole totalling £6475.