THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 784, 6 April 1910, Page 5

THE TURF.

RACING FIXTURES. April 6 and S-Wellington R.C. Autumn. Apr; 9 and 13-Avondale J.C. Autumn. Apr; 13 and 14-Manawatu B.C. Autumn. April 20 and 21-Ndson J.C. Annual. April 20 and 21-Soath Canterbury J.C. Autumn. April 27—Manaia- Hack B.C. Annual April 27 and Sa-Hawko's Bay J.C. Autumn. May 4 and s—Marlborough K.C. Autumn. May 11 and 12—Egmont B.C. Winter. May 12 and 13—Asuburton County K.C. Autumn. May 2-t and 26-Waupanui J. C. Winter. June 3 and 4—Dunedin J.C. Winter.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. IBy Glencoe.] , Ingoda is expected to arrive from the south this morning, to fulfil her eng..*-■ ment in the New Zealand St. Lcger Stakes on Saturday at Trentham. No scratching® wore recorded yesterday in connection with to-day's handieap events at Trentham. At the Williamstown races on March 28, Mr. E; Manifold's Saltare (Stcpniak —Reel) won the Werribee Plate from start to finish. Mr. H. Macmanaway, of Hunterville, owner of North East, arrived in Wellington last night, so as to be present at Trentham to-day to see his horse compote iu the Thompson Handicap. As it is understood that Milan may not contest the St. Leger, it. almost seemed likely that Kilwinning would have a walk over, but it now looks as if Marengo and Ingoda may go to the post with him. . The jockey, E. Price, who died in Auckland last .week as the result of injuries received at the Ellerslie Autumn meeting, was a son of, Mr. Price, of Christchurch, and was the youngest of three brothers riding. The accident was caused through Salute falling, and bringing down Advocate 'and First Wairiki, the latter being Price's mount. When the unfortunate lad was examii.ed after the accident, it was at once recognised that his case was practically hopeless (says the Auckland "Herald"), and the surprise is that he lingered so long. His father arrived from Christchurch during the week.

The Wellington Racing Club's Autumn meeting commences at Trentham to-day, and .if the promise of fine weather is realised, success should attend the fixture. Tho principal'events "to. bo decided to-day are tho Thompson Handicap, one mile, Railway Handicap, • six furlongs, and the North Island Challenge Stakes, woight-for-age, seven furlongs. A large field promises to face the starter in tho Thompson Handicap, and the fields in.tho other events should be quite satisfactory, and as tho racing track is in satisfactory order, good racing should result. Trains.will leave Te Aro station for. the racecourse at 10.34 a.m. and 11 a.m., and.will leave Lambtori station for tho racecourse at 10 51 a.m., li a.m.; 11;10 a.m.i and 1.5 p.m. ,

"Equitas" mites: You point out that Mr. Greenwood's ■ mare Armlet won the C.J.C. Templeton Handicap, six furlongs, in 1909, with .-_9st. 81b. You omit, however, mentioning that subsequently, the same club's handicapper allotted Armlet 9st. 51b. for the Randolph Handicap, five furlongs, last spring; also that the Anckland R.G handicapper gave Armlet 9st. 21b. foi the Railway.Handicap, sixiurlongs, at -the. recent summer ■ meeting; and, further, that Armlet's impost in the Telegraph Handicap, run over six furlongs, and decided on -.the first day of the W.R.C. Summer meeting, was 9st. 31b., and that in each of the three events mentioned Armlet.. was defeated.ln fairness .to the. Wellington handicapper, and. also backers,'who .might be .misled by you only quoting Amilet's win of a year,ago, please, publish this. 1 (According to the newspaper accounts of the Randolph Handicap last November, Armlet was not among the starters. In the other two events quoted by our correspondent she finished second. The public will, however, have an excellent opportunity of judging. ;the merits of the handicapping by the result of today's racing at Trentham.) '

There was', some talk that, Mr. J. Daly, in giving Gold Thread lOst. 31b. ui the High Weight Handicap at the A.J.C. meeting, had overestimated her ability to gallop, and carry weight, but -the relsult proved otherwise. As. a matter of fact, the weight adjuster'had gauged her form to a nicety.. Geld Ihread took charge-of the field at the half-mile post, and remained there until the straight was entered. Then Poi Dance tackled her, and they settled' down to a bitter struggle over the remainder of tho journey, drawing gradually away from the. others. Neither could claim any advantage until within tho last few strides, when Poi Dance forged ahead ever, so slightly, and beat the New Zealander by.a short neck. There was also a splendid struggle for third money. Poi. Danco is; owned by Mr. J. M'Donald, of Mungie 1 Buudie, who purchased'her for 330 guineas, as a yearling. She is out of the Sonmus maro lhora, and has justified her purchase by winning at her' 1 only two starts._ She ran High Weight Handicap distance in lniin. 13sec, which, though very fast for six furlongs; is yet 'three-quarters of a second slower than the Australian record, which stands to the'credit of the brilliant <r? ul , ne - ■Fm a . first appearance Gold threads showing was decidedly smart, and proved that her reputation' was not overstated.—"Daily Telegraph.!' .

| TRAINING AT TRENTHAM. After a light' frofct at Trentham yesI terday morning tliero was a decided nip in tho air when training operations ■commenced. Tho majority of tho horses engaged at tho meeting had arrived, and as it was a beautiful morning fast work was the order. The outside of the course proper and the tan track-wore those in use, and though tho mist on occasions ' mado it difficult to discern the furlong discs, tho watches managed to register one or two smart gallops. Parula, who was the first to work, rattled over 5 furlongs on the courso proper in lmin. 4sec.; Kilwinning did a useful working gallop on the tan. Sir Frisco and Truganini.on the course' proper covered 5 furlongs in lmin. 3 2-ssec. Formby, who finished ahead of Selene, registered slightly bettor timo for the same distance, but appeared to bo tiring at-the finish. Tenterhook and Sharpshooter shaped attractively ovor 5 furlongs in lniin. 3 4-s,sec. Danubo and Vice-Admiral were also sent 5 furlongs, tho last half-mile occupying 51sec. Danube had the best of the gallop. From a standing start, nea Queen, Lord Kelvin, and Magneto covered -1 Iwrlongs oil tho 'tail in 50 •I-osec. They finished in the order named. Polymorphous and San Lass fiallopcd together over a round of tho tun. Gronstadt finished- a couple of longths ahead of Porle d'Or and Golden Loop ovor o furlongs, traversed in lmin. ji-'l-sscc. Flitaway easily hold Husbandman and Uollin safo over 6 furlongs, run in lmin. lGJsec. Armlet was to havo galloped 6 furlongs in company with Adria,. but tho MenschikofF mare broko into a gallop at tho 7-furlongs post, and, passing Adria, was soon over a do;:en lengths in front. She finished well, and her timo for tho last 6 furlongs was a tick under lmin. 16sec. Effort boat Gold Laco by soveral lengths in a 5-furlong gallop on the tan. The time was lmiii. SJscc. Sir Tristram pleased by getting to tho end of 7 furlongs in linin.- 33sec. on the courso proper. . Idealism and Faunus "galloped •5 furlongs in lmiii. S.lsee; Osiris 5 furlongs, tho last four in o3scc!; Kina 1, in 54sec. Kilindini, who was led ou to-

the track, bjoke into a gallop at-the mile j>ost, but she was pulled up and restricted to half-pace. North East; looking well, given useful work. Equitas was out after breakfast, and was allotted a light task. She does not look in the same forward condition as she was when she competed at the Wellington Cup meeting. Boanerges, Tumut, Taitoko,' Swimming Bolt, Gipsy Belle, Laius, Succession, King Soi}!.t, and several others also worked.

BOBRIKOFF AT RANDWICK. In its report of the Australian Jockey Club's 'autumn meeting, the Sydney "Daily Telegraph" gives the following account of tilie races won by Bobrikoff on tho first and third days:— AUTUMN STAKES. . ' Autumn Stakes attracted a field of 'seven, Baralian representing Queensland, Bobrikoff New Zealand, and Trafalgar and- Pendil Victoria, leaving Footpad, Maltine, and Hoax to run for tljp' home division. , Tlio event, therefore, did what the A.J.C. committee had hoped'it would when tho stake was first subsidised to the extent of £1000 —Attract representatives of most of the States and New Zealand!' All that was lacking was the presence of a good three-year-old and a runner tb'ensure strong pace in the early part, so that' tho race might not be a. muddling one. Baralian, Maltine, and Bobrikoff might have appreciated a slow race most, but Trafalgar certainly, required one of qoito another kind, for the sole reason that ability to stay is his stronger point. But those who predicted a slow race were agreeably surprised, to find that it was not so, and, thanks to Hoax, the mile and a half was. cut out in the clipping time of 2mih. 33sec. As the field entered upon the last half 'mile Hoax, Bobrikoff, Maltine, Baralian, and Trafalgar were in close company, and as Trafalgar and Bobrikoff were at Hoax's girths at the entrance to the straight a_ great race home was predicted. Mai-; tine just prior to that had lost her place, but she was coming again in a way that denied that she was beaten. 'Bobrikoff was .first to tackle Hoax, and; after passing the St. Leger stand, he settled her with a short run. > Then Trafalgar made his effort, while Maltine also put in a strong claim, the latter* being on the inside, but, though both finished with much brilliancy aaid determination, Bobrikoff continued to go just a little faster, and he won an in-i-teresting race cleverly' by his ovm length, while Maltine just beat Trafalgar for second, and Pendil and Hoax were handy. There was no semblanco of a fluke about the success of Bobrikoff, .who returned to the paddock to the accompaniment of a hearty outburst of cheering'. , . ' ALL AGED STAKES. . Prince' Foote, Parsee, all the two-year-olds entered, and some others having gone out, loft Knox, Bright Steel, Maltine, Bobrikoff, Neirbo, Irishman, and Malt King, to run for the" All Aged Stakes prize of. a thousand sovereigns, and though several of theni had no right at all there; the field was aristocratic. Still, the absence of Prince Foote and at least one of the two-year-olds was regretted, and robbed the contest of some interest. Knox and Bright Steel represented Victoria, | but they were not seriously considered, nor was Neirbo, and New. Zealand played its strongest card with Bobrikoff,- while Malt King,. Maltine, and Irishman were considered worthy to represent: tho elder State. ■ In the ring Boorikoff was a very, pronounced favourite., But. the result of the- race did not bear out; expectations.. Generally, a bitterly fought contest was looked for, and so was a new mile record for the- Commonwealth, neither of' .which, however, came about. Ou the other hand,'it was practically a one horse race from the., time, the field entered the. straight, at all.events it was so over tlie last two furlongs,-for Bobrikoff. .i- Almost from the 1 moment .tho start was made 'Bobrikoff' took up a/position in the rear, while Knox and the handsome Bright Steel were cutting out 'the. work at- the best, pace they ivere equal to, and Maltino was always handy to them. All the way'the field ran in close formation, right into the straight, but as they landed there an opening on the rails presented itself, and Bobrikoff, taking advantage of it, was' in ;front in a twinkling. Maltine was. firSt to make her effort, and as Bobrikoff' headed for tho' last furlong, she went after him-. Malt' King, at the same "moment, made his bid, but it .lacked brilliancy. Meanwhile, however, Bobrikoff was reaching out in great style, and: adding to his advantage. Interest, in the race .vanished a long way from the judge's box, for Bobrikoff was three lengthy in front, and on tho way home he increased it to', four lengths, by which big margin he beat Maltine, who was attended by Malt King. Irishman was a close fourth,, and a long way jin front' of all others. Though Bobrikoff is a stranger, -he was accorded a hearty cheer. He won because lie was the better horse at-the weights, and though the time lie made for All Aged Stakes was 1-Jsec. slower than the record, it would have .required one of the best milers ever ■ seen ; here to have beaten-him yesterday; ' Malt King did not run with his accustomed dash, and Irishman was almost on-top of him at the finish. - 1

MANAWATU R.C. ACCEPTANCES.. (By TeleEraDh-.—Press Association.) Palmerston North, April 5. The following are tlio acceptances for the Manawatu Racing Club's autumn meeting:— LINTON HACK HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Pikopo, list. 91b;; Longner, lOst. 41b.; .. Arc . Light, : 9st.71b.; Nightmare, 9st.; Himitangi, 9st.; Lothair, 9st.; and Reretoa, 9st. ' KARERE HACK WELTER. Sis furlongs.—Emblem, 9st. 91b.; "Ascalou, 9st. 81b.'; Captain Bell, 9st. Gib.; Magneto, 9st. olb.; Moree, 9st. 21b.; Liquid Air, Bst. 111b.; Brilliancy, Bst. 101b.; Waiariki, Bst. 101b.; Waxy, fist. 91b.; Celaeno, Bst. 81b.; Lady' Moutoa, Bst. 81b.'; Leolanter, Bst. 21b.; Blend, Bst. lib.; Miss Sylvia, Bst. lib.; Plantation, Bst.; .Torpoint, Bst.; Captain, 7st. 131b.; Miss Alba, 7st. 131b.; Voca, 7st. 121b.; Puketotara, 7.st. 121b.; San Lass, 7st. 121b.; To Whitu, 7st. 121b.; and Donoghuc, 7st. 121b.

TELEGRAPH STAKES. Sis furlongs.—Lord Soult, 9st. 71b.; St. Bill, 9st.; ' Hermia, Bst. 71b.; Boanergesi Sst. 31b.; Lady Menschikoff, 7st. 91b.; Advantage, ,7st. 71b.;' Ballarat, 7st. 71b.;' Parula, 7st. 41b.; Toanga, 7st. 31b.; Nyland,'7st. 21b.; Golden Loop, 6st. 131b.; .Overtime, Gst. 71b.; Redwing Gst. 71b.; and Lady Doris, 6st. 71b. LONG BURN HANDICAP. One mile and a furlong.—North East, 9st. ■;. -Sir Antrim, Bst. 71b.; Sir Frisco, Sst. 51b.; Woodhoy, 7st. 131b.; Flitaway, ; 7st. 71b.; Coronetted, 7st. 61b.; Trugan'ini, 7st. 31b.-; Mendip, 7st. lib.; Adria, 6st. 101b.; Mataari, 6st; 91b.; Merrie Rose, 6st. 81b.; Ambrosian, 6st. .81b.; Te Puia, Gst. 71b.; Flingot, Gst. 71b.; and First Battery, Gst. 71b. WOODHEY HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—John, lOst. 101b.; Strathmoira, 9st. 31b.; Emblem, Sst. Mb.; Captain Bell, Bst. 51b.; Mulga Bill, Bst. 41b.; Magneto, Bst. 31b.; Attrition, Bst. 31b,; Liquid Air, 7st..Slb.; Brilliancy, 7st. 71b.; Guiding Step,-7st. 51b.; Morriwing, 7st. 41b.; Waitoto, 7st.. 21b.; Marathon, 7st. 21b.; Royal Maid, Gst. 71b.; -Plantation, Gst. 71b.; Moutoa Girl, 6st. 71b.; and San Lass, Gst. 71b.

TAIKOEEA WELTER. Ouo milo.Sharyishootor, .Ost. 131b.; Boiirrasque,: 9st. 41b:; Waikaraka, Ost: Jib.; Teotano, SstJ 101b.; Wee Trinket; ! :Bst. Sib. j Perolina, : Bst. 61b.:'. • Marton, Jlstf.'i

51b.; Golden Loop, Bst. 41b.; Passive,, Bst.; Redwing, Bst..;. Obscurity, Bst.;' and Splash, Bst.' ' SECOND DAY. ' SIXTH JfANAWAIU STAKES. Six furlongs. (Final payments.)— Lady Kilcheran, Tribulation, Inspection, Flitaway, Broadsword, Sharpshooter, Madam Madcap, Tenterhook, Gold Thread, Sir Solo, Dannie,» Excel, Harrington, Polymorphous, Boanerges, Gloss, AYarsong, Sea Queen, Lord Kelvin, Gipsy ,Belle, Gold Crest, b. c. by (Eton —Cyrenienne, br. f. by Eton — Cyrense, Formby, Penates, .• Longstep, King Soult, Vicc-Admiral, and Royal Marine. ' ' HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. NOMINATIONS. (Bt Telegraph.—Press Association.' .... Napier, April 5. The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club have received the following nominations for the '. HAWKE'S BAY CUP. One mile and a quarter.—Bridge, Maori King, Sunbonnet, Sandstream, Husbandman, California, Parable, Perolina, Berengaria, Kopu, Waipaku, Sir Tristram, Boilin, Swimming Belt, Adria, John, fenates, First Battery, Lamsdorff, Sir Aintrim, Coronetted, Merrivonia, Koran, and Crucinella. • ...

SECOND FORFEITS. After declaration of second • forfeit the following remain, in. the :■ HAWKE'S BAY STAKES. Six furlongs.—Boanerges,' Bunkum, Fort-Wil-liam, Magenta,, Lord Kelvin, Broadsword, Perle'd'Or, Formeden, Acrostic, Lady Reind; Danube, b. f. byStepniak —Britoraart, Sunburn, Birkdale, Formby, Sea Eagle, Floater, ch.' c. by St. ■ Ambrose—Bival 'e, Kina, Madhura, Countermine, and War Song.

BLOODSTOCK SALES. . By Toleetaph—Press-association—Oonyrlgbt (Eec. April 5, 9.23 p.m.) Sydney, April 5. . At Chisholm's annual sale to-Jay, the imported brown horse Persian Knight (half-brother to Charieniagna II), > by Persimmon —Perfect Dream/ was sold for 700 guineas, the purchaser being the Hon. 0. D. Ormond, of Napier, New Zealand: Wedding Present (Merton —Tetmy Wedding) realised 650 guineas, and liico (St. Serf—Wedding lieli) 100 guineas. '

On account of the Hon. J. D. Ormond, the stallion Renown (Dread-noughts-Lyrebird) ' was sold for 310 guineas. On account : of Mr. P. A. Herman, . Chriscchurch, the mare Blythemaid (Cianranaid—BlythesiUe) was sold for 135 guineas. ' " .. .