THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1035, 26 January 1911, Page 7

THE TURF.

RACING AT TRENTHAM. ■■'• CONCLUDING DAY. 10S ANGELES IN WINNING VEIN. HOT FAVOURITES BEATEN. Early -yesterday morning tho weather looked none too promising for the concluding day of the .Wellington Eating Club's ■' summer: meeting, but • by noon most'of the threatening clouds had rolled awajv and the wind had gone down to such,a, degree that it,was scarcely perceptible. The attendance was good for a Wednesday, and while not as large as on 'Anniversary Day, it probably numbered more .people than on Cup Day. Evcry-thing-passed off pleasantly until about 4 o'clock iii the;afternoon, .when news of the fatal , accident to Mr. H. M. Lyon, a former secretary of the club, -was whispered round',the course. Only a few minutes before Mr. Lyon had been one of the crowd of spectators, and when word of came quite a gloom was- cast over the proceedings. The grounds and rating track remained in'.good,order, and tho sport proved enjoyable, 'though backers had to face the defeat of several hot favourites, including' Coilecn Mary, Effort, Dircctoire, and Iranui. A feature of the meeting was , the success of the South Island horses, who won over half the-events during the three days. Yesterday's principal race, the Summer Handicap, fell to Los Angeles, and.the City Handicap was won by, an : oibir. South Islander, 1 Obsono. Yesterday' Mi-.; C.. O'Connor's starting was up to his Tery:best ; standard,"and 'was a subject of favourable comment/: This is the first meeting at which tho club has employed ai assistant starter, , Mr. A. Vincent tilling that position on the three days. . With.the fields of. good average size, the totalisator naturally did large business. The-investments for the day-amounted to ,£16,313 Ids., slightly less than the third day last year, when they amounted to iiJ7,535., The total for the three days this-yfiar was, however, better than last year's, t0ta1—.£52,004, as compared with JSsl,o6j'. Twenty-bookmakers were licensed yesterday,'ten inside and ton outside. Tho following are-the results:— ,' '

WALLACEVILLE WELTER HANDI- .>' CAP,- of -. 100 sovs. Six furlongs. % Mr.' J. J. Corry's br. g. Bracken, by Epaulet—Zealandia, syrs., Bst. 101b. ..-. ■ (W. Price) 1 1 Mr.'H. A. Tinker's Colleen Mary, Ost. 81b: :.;.:: '...'..(A. Oliver) 2 β-llr. D. Moraghan's Aunt Sally, Bst. ■•lib. .(Donovan) 3 '/Also.started: 7 Contendent, Bst. 121b. (F.D.'. Jones); 4 True Knight, Bst. 61b.. (F.E.: Jones); 3 Laius, Bst. 31b. (Jenkins) ; 8 Odessa,' 7st. 121b. (E. Cotton); 9 Kautuku, 7st. 101b. (Deeley); 10 Daunton, 7st; 71b.' (M'Lean); and t> Royal Knight, M-' "Ib; (Mcagher). '■ ' Bracken was first away, and led. into the- straight from Dauntou, Kautuku; and Contendent. • At. tho distance ; Colleen Mary and Aunt Sally challenged, but Bracken'lasted long enough to win by a neck.from Colleen Mary, who was a head in.frontof Aunt Sally. Laius was fourth. Time, Imin. 15 3-ssec. MELRQ3E WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 ■ ■■:■ '■'■: sovs. SevenJ.furlongs, 1 Sir George Clifford's ch. h. Sharp- , ,'shooter, by Clanranald—Weather- ] .-; fje, 4yrs., Ost. 61b. ...(F. E. Jones) 1 j 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Humming Bird, ! ■Bst'.4lb ...,...(F. D.-Jones) 2 12 Mr. W.K. Karaitina's Peacemaker, .;..-'7st!,.lolb.'';-:.....;..;..-..«-...v» ; ...(M00re)-' 3| ■ iiso "eliirte'd: V AJwm"itit fflb. "(S: Deeley)-; G Medallist, Bst. 10lb. (Donovan); B"St-"i'*lis, 85t...71b..(C. .Jenkins); 5 San Xass,tßst. 41b. <Stau.:Reid); 3 Ifasnakylo, 85t..41b.'(0;- Brown);.-.? Penza,- Bst.- 4lb. (T..Pritchard); 4 Kilosteri, Bst. (Oliver); 11'First'Battery; 7st. 71b. (Emerson); and lO.AiniwDll, 7st. 71b., carried 7st. 91b. (U.■ Gray). ■- ~: • 'Huinming Bird was first away, followedby.'Sharpshooter, with St. Felix last. At the,- halt-mile .post Humming Bird was eh'owihg the way to Fasnakyle and Sharpshooter, with' the rest strung out. Humming Bird-led until well into the straight, where Sharpshooter overhauled her, and woh by , a- little over half a length, with Peacemaker a bare 'length away third, jiist in front-of Fasnakylo. Time, lmin. 28 3:ssec. ..J.. ;.'-.' HOTEFFL STAKES,'- of 250 sovs. For •;■': twb-yea'riolds. Four furlongs.1 Mf7-.G'. D. Greenwood's b. c. Byron, v' by Martian—Greek Maid, Bst. '■■:. . ■ ~ .. ' '.'.■ ' (H. Gray) .1 2 Sir 1 Ge'orge '• Clifford's ■ Counterleir, 7st. 101b .; (F. E. Jones) 2 3 Mr.-Highden's Bronse'; Sst. 81b. :■-. - , , (A. Oliver) 3 Also.started: 4 Bootle, Bst. lllb. (F..D. Jones); 6 Peter Pan, 7st. 101b. .(Traill); s'Sinapis, Gst. 121b. , (Emerson); 7 Lamb-tonj-.Cst.-71b. (Young). As .soon as tho held had gone a few yards' Bronze was leading from Counter-feit,-'Sinapis, and Bootle. Counterfeit took charge shortly after the straight was entered, but Byron came very fast from a long way back, and won nicely by half 9-neck from Counterfeit, .with Bronze aliout two lengths away third. Time, 48 2-oEec. . . ■ . . .

SUMMER HANDICAP, of 400 sovs.j sec- ' ond horse to receive 50 sots, and tho . tKird horse 25 eovs. from tho stake. ";or>e;mile._,... ... ■ 2 Mr. , R. O'Donnell's ch. g. Los Angeles,'by San Francisco (imp.)—Lα -Valjort,-' aged, 9st. .?....(R. Hatch) 1 1 Mr: J. W. Lowe's ch. m. Effort, by, . Advance—Endeavour, syrs., Bst. Gib. .-, (W. Ryan) 2 4 Ho'n. J. D. Ormond's br. c. Birkdale, bv Birkeuhead (imp).—Thame, 3yrs., Vst. 131b (W. Price) 3 ' Also started!. 3 Lady Medallist, 9st. 81b. (C; Jenkins); 5 Full Kate, 9st. (Sid. Reid) j 8' Polymorphous, Bst.. 41b. (Oliver); 10■■ Sunbounet, 7st. 31b., carried 7st. 41b. <B, Deeley); B Genius, 7st. (R, Young); 9 Merry Frank, 6st. 71b. (Meagher); and 7 Countermine, Gst. 71b. (C. Emerson). ■ Tibia a good start Countermine was first to show out, closely followed by Genius and-Bttort, with X'olymorphous and Lady Medallist in tho rc.ar. 'I'here was littlo change in the order until the flye-furlong post;, where Los Angeles was in fourth position, and Lady Medallist had moved up. Before the lialf-mile pest, Countermine had dropped out of it, and Genius led; from Effort, Los Angeles and Lady Medallist. As soon as the straight was ""entered, Los Angeles passed Genius, and edsily withstanding a challenge from Effort,, iven by a long nceU. ,Birkdale yjas" two lengths away third, Full Rate fourth, and lady Medallist fifth. Time, lmin. 40 2 T ss2c. ' SELLING PLATE, of 150 sots. Special . weights. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. C. Machell's ch. h. All Guns, by ■I'nllas —Grcekraaid, aged, Sst. 81b. (G. J. Pine) 1 6 Mr. W. C. Tully's Purakau, Sst. 81b. • ..".■■• ' (Catt) 2 4 Mr.H. Nee's Merrie Emerald, Bft. Sib. (F. T>. Jones) 3 Also .started: 3 Moreo, Sst. 81b. (Lyiord); 2 Morcykolf, Sst. Sib. (Fitzgerald); 5 Surmount, Bst. 31b. (Oliver). Merrio Emerald 'was .first away, but at the end of two furlongs All buns was clear, of the field, and ho won very easily by two lengths from Purakau, who was a similar distance in front of Merrie Emerald. Time, lmin. 17 2-ssec. • KAITOKE .HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. i Mr. D. ,1. Goodwin's b. m. Contralto, by Sylvia Park-Madam Cole, 6yrs., ■73t. J311). '. (L. Kemp) 1 : Mr. E. J. Waifs Winning Post, Bst. . "Bill : (C. Brown) 2 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Directoire, Vst. 101b (H. Gray) 3 Also started: 3 lullalco, Bst. 'W. Price); 6 Longstop, 7st. IMb. (11. Dcoley); 7 liougamau, 7st. 121b. (M'Donald); 5 Big Blast; 7st. 101b. (F. E. Jones); 10 Lochieb, 7st. sib. (Meaner); 9 Lady Kilcheran, 7st. (11. Young); 7 Ahuapai, Cat. 131b. /Emcr*in).; aud 8 Wse Kose, Cst. 71b. (J. ll'Lean).

Contralto, on the rails, was first (o break the Hue, and was never headed. She won easily by two lengths from Winning Post, who was about the same distance in.front'of Dircctoire. Rougaiiiau was fourth and Lonfstep liith. , Time, lmin. 3se<r. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One nrilo and a quarter. 5 Mr. E. J. Watt's rn. in. Parable,.by Morriwee—l'alavor, syrs., 7st. 21b. ■ ■ (C. Brown) 1 3 Mr. J. Ames's Morrivonin, Sst. lib. (Oliver) 2 6 Mr. E. Kemp's Vi, Gst. 101b.' ... ■■ ■ (W. lTyan) 3 Also started: 1 Iranui, 9st (W. liyan); 4 Sir Tristram, Sst. lib. (W. Price); 2 Dazzling, 7st. lib. (Emerson); 8 Outlamler, , Cst. 121b. (n. Berry); 7 Passive, Git. 81b. (J. Jl'Loan). Passive got the worst of the start, Parable getting away ahead of Vi and Iranui. At tha milo post Parable was leading from Merrivonia, Sir Tristram, and Vi, while Irauui had dropped back to second to last. Jlerrivouia. took up the running at the five-furlong post, followed by Dozzling, with the others in much the same position, except that Irauui commenced to improve. ' Jlerrivonia led into the -straight followed by Dnzzliug, Parable, and Iranui. Inside the distance Parable caught Jlorrivouia, and oventually. won by a length and a half, with yi about two lengths away third. Iranui was fourth, nnd Sir Tristram fifth. Time, 2min. 8 4-ssec. CITY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six ' . furlongs. 2 Hr. J. J. Jl'Bridc's ch. h. Obsono, bv Obligado (imp.)—lima, syrs., Bsr. 61b. ....?. (E. Hatch) 1 3 Mr. J.' Buckley's Dearest, 7st. 71b. (Traill) 2 5 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Formby, 7st. 71b. ■■ ■ ■ ' (Watson) 3 Also started: 1 Gipsy Belief Bst. 121b. (C. Jenkins); G Sea Queen, 7st. 21b. (H. Young); 4 Tenterhook,'Cst. 101b. (C. Emerson). . '. Obsono was in a winning position the whole way, and won easily by threo lengths from Dearest, with Formby close up third, and Gipsy Belle fourth. Time, lmin. 14 2-ssec.

NOTES ON THE RACING,

Colleen Mary-was made a very warm . favourite for the Wallaceville Welter Handicap, and carried, more than, twice as much money as the second favourite. Bracken. Colleen Mary, however; is not a' brilliant beginner,. and in the early stages of the race she-was badly placed. Under her big impost she put in a good finish, but could not get closer than second to' Bracken. Tho latter is bettersuited over a six-furlongs course than over a mile, and yesterday his jockey was abb to let him stride along in front, knowing that he would see the distance out. Aunt Sally was credited with doing;; a good gallop yesterday morning, hut it was notgood enough to win. : Odessa, who was among the candidates, crossed his legs and fell just before comjnencing his preliminary, but neither horse nor rider was hurt. Sharpshooter was a strong favourite, for, the Melrose Welter Handicap, with Humming Bird next in demand. Backers had ■summed up the form io a nicety, for the two finishe'd first and second, Sharpshooter registering very smart timo , under his welter weight. Peacemaker, who finished a good third, was the rank outsider of the field. Fasnakylo showed plenty oi pace for six furious?, but the remaining portion of the journey found her out., Tho result of the Hopeful Stakes proves that Bj-ron is a really brilliant two-year-old, and as he is coming on with every race he may be looked upon as likely to extend the bast of 'the juveniles in the autumn events. Wnen the betting closed yesterday. he carried a few more tickets on the machine than idid Counterfeit, while Bronze was a gdod third favourite. Bvron did not commence nearly as las., as Bronze and Counterfeit, and wheu the straight was entered, he was conceding the other two quite a good,.break, •■i'.ot only did he win, however,'.but'h6' appeared to win just as he pleated, and without any noticeable effort.

Iranui and Penza were withdrawn from the Summer Handicap, leaving ten horsos to go to the post. Iranui's stable, companion,- Effort, was the public fancy, but Los Angeles and Lady Medallist were both well backed. Countermine and Genius made most of the running, but wheu the business ond of the journey was reached Effort and Los Angeles singled themselves out, and after a good finish -the former won by a narrow margin. As is usually tho case, tho mile was run in fast time. Hatch had tho mount on ac-count-of tho fact that Oliver had to Tide Polymorphous, who ran last practically the whole way. Lady Medallist was one of the slowest to begin, and was never closer up than fourth. .

There were only six starters for the Selling Plate. After his victory in the Disposal Stakes, tho Selling Plate seemed a certainty' for All Guns, and so it proved as no'ne of the remaining candidates wero good enough to make the halfbrother to Byron gallon. J owyko t lei durin" the race, and his rider sustained a broken collarbone. . All Guns was submitted to auction after the race, and foil to the bid of Mr. F. L. Kenvin for 110 guineas. *

The candidates for the Kaitoke Handicap were a very moderate lot, aud it Icoked as if some difficulty would be experienced in selecting favourite. But tha appearance of a. lot of money to support liirectoire caused a rush for tho Yaldhurst candidate, and she closed favourite. The Wairiki maro was not cnudl to tho occasion, and could only finish a moderate third. Contralto, who drew No. 1 position at tho barrier, hopped out smartly, and was. never headed. She was ridden by the ex-pony jockey, L. Kemp. In this race it was again demonstrated that the horse that draws No. 1 position in a rive-furlong race at Trentham has a big advantage, for, though the horses were beautifully in line when the barrier was released, Contralto had several lengths' lead when the first turn was negotiated.

A field of eight contested the Consola-' tion Handicap, for which Iranui was. mado one of, the hottest favourites of the meeting. The Soult mare, however, did not run up to her best form, having a bad position all the way and finishing out of a place; The firm going, aud tho heavy weight, were evidently not to her liking. Merrivsnia made most of the running, and looked like winning when the home stretch was negotiated, but Parable cut her down in the last furlong. Had Oliver got Mevrivonia home first it would have been the third successive occasion on which he had ridden the winner of the race. Parable, despite her splendid condition, "and the good showing which she made in the Cup, was not backed as well as she ought to have been. -,

Betting was very spirited on the. concluding event o£ the meeting, the City Handicap. Gipsy Belle and Obsono were almost equal favourites throughout, but the former carried slightly more money at the finish. In the actual race there was only one horse in it, and that was Obsono. Hatch got him quickly to the front, and he won easily by several lengths, again proving himself in tho first (light as a sprinter. Gipsy Belle's form was disappointing as compared with her first day's victory. Winning jockeys at the meeting were: A Oliver, four; W.' Price and H. Gray, three each; R. Hntch and C. Jenkins, two each; B. Deelov, 1,. Trail). !•'. ]). Jone-, F. E. Jones, Kidney Reid, H. Donovan, A. H. Wikon, G. .1. Pine, L. Kemp, and C. Brown, one each. Mendip was not started in the Consolation Handicap yesterday, as be'was suffering from a bruised foot. He injured Ihe foot in the Cup race, and after lie had raced on the second day the injury became much worse. Last night Mendip was brought into Wellington, and will bo railed home this morning. Mr. H. Spratt was asked last, night to put a price on the son of.St. Paul, but replied that the horse ,was not for sale. After the poor show made by Polymorphous in the Summer Handicap ,'it Trentham yesterday, it is very doubtful whether the son of Multiform will ever race again. He was blowing v<!n- hard yesterday after the running of tlic mila race. Mcrriiree mares filled the three places in the Consolation Handicap yesterday.

WINNING OWNERS. The principal 'winning owners at the Wellington Racing Club's Summer meeting were: Mr. G. D. Greenwood .'. l."0 .Messrs. W. and G. Stead 550 Mr. J. H. Proper .'. -™ Mr. J. J.M-Uride 'MO Mr. C. Machell 375 Mr. E. J. Watt 335 Mr. K. O'Donneli 3 -5 -Mr. J. Monk 325 Mr. Highden ••■■ 285 Mr. H. M'Manaway 270 Sir George Clifford 230 Hon. J.B. Orraond ISO Mr. H. A. Tinker 180 Mr. E. J. White 150 Mr. D. J. Goodwin- 00 Mr. li. Cooper 8i Mr. J. J. Corry 80 Mr. F. Hall ..'. 75 Mr. R. Buick 70 Mr. J. Ames •• Mr. J. W. Lon-o SO Mr. J. Buckley '.. 50 Mr. K. T. Turnbiill 40 Mr. J. 1?. Fin™ 35 Mr. W. Palliser "•' Mr. D. Buick, M.P 35 WINNING SIRES. The following were -the principal winning sires at the Wellington Bating Club's meeting just concluded:— Treadmill (Bill of Portland-Cather-ine Wheel) 720 Merriweo (Bill of Portland-Etra Weenie) '. C 25 Obligado (Orville-The Flirt) 500 San Fran (Ciozo—Procella) 150 Charlemagne II (St. Simon—Perfect Dream) 400 St. Alwyno (St. Frusquin—Lady Alwyne) ; 400 Martian (Martagon—Otterden) 350 Stepnial; (NprdenfeMt—Steppe) 325 San Francisco (St. Simon—lsabel) ... 325 Pallas (Chain Armour—Nellie) 250 Field tiittery (Horchkiss-Lady Evelyn) ...:..... 215