THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1068, 6 March 1911, Page 7

THE TURF.

' WANGANUI AUTUMN RACES, THE JACKSON.STAKES. WON BY VICE-ADMIRAL. IBy Tcleeraph— Press Association.! Wanganui, March 4. The second day's racing in connection with the Wanganui Jockey Club's autumn meeting was held to-day in fine, but dull weather.: There was a very largo attendance. Tho totalisator put through .£15,242, as against ,ei3,GGS on tho second day of tho samo fixture last year. Tho total for the meeting was ,£31,309, as compared, with .£2-4,400 for last year's ineet- . iug. Results:— AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Ono mile. 6 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. g. Humming Bird, by Birkonhead-Lyrebml, 3yrs., Gst. 71b (H. Watson) 1 2 Mr. J. Brett's St. 1 Felix, Tst.'lllb. (C. Jenkins) 2 1 Mr. A'. Hall's North East, Sst. 51b. (W. Price) 3 Also started: 3Rill, 7st.. 111b. (W. Ryan);. i Lethean, 7st. 3lb. (C. Brown); 5 Mulga Bill Gst 12lb. (C. Emerson).; 7 Mataart, 7st.'lllb. (M. M'Milian). . Humming Bird went away in front of Mulga Bill and St. Felix. Along tho back stretch Humming Bird was out three lengths in front, and ho led into the straight with Rill on liis quarters, and St. Felix coming fast on tho outside. In a desperate finish Humming Bird-iron, under punishment, by a neck; front. Sst. Felix, with North.East a length, ana. a half further back. 1 Hill, Mulga Bill, Lethean, and Mataari followed in that order. Time, lmin. 43 2-ssec. , MATARAWA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 . ■•' ' sow. Six furlongs. S Mr. J. Dunlop's br. g. Jackpin, by Lupin-Jet, Syrs., 7st. 131b. (W. Ryan) 1 4 Mr. J. Ryan's Con tho Shaughraun, Ost. 41b ......•.- (H. Gray) 2 8 Mr. E. J. Watt's Winning Post, Bst. j2lb. Jonkins) 3 Also started: 5 Deploy, 7st. 71b (C. Enier«on);,G Allurement, 7st. 71b. (C. Brown); 1 Piriwai,' 7at. 611). (G. Lowe); 7 Lady Loo, 7st. 41b. (F. Holmes); 11 Voca, ist. 31b. (V. Ward); 9 St. Gate. 7st. (W. Price); 8 Taft, 7st. (C. Mont); 1? prey Eagle, is . i J. M'Lean); 10 First Blind, 7st. (A. MIIU- ■ la Taft and Winning Post were out in .-. front over the first two furlongs, with ' A . Jackpin handy, the, favourite, Pmwai. Being badly left. "Con the bhatghraun joined tho leaders at the top of. the back stretch. Jackpin was first into the straight, with Winning Post and laU handy, and Con the Shaughraun coming, fast'on the inside Jackpin drew out in the last furlong, and won comfortably by a length from Con tho Shaughraun. Winning Post was a length further away. Time, lmin. 15 3-ssec.. '.

JACKSON STAKES, of 500 sovs., the second horso to receive 75 sovs., and tho third 25 sovs.' from .tho stake. Weight-for-age. Six furlongs. ■ 1 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's and G. D. Greenwood's b. c. ViceAdmiral, by Multiform—Kattler, Syrs., Bst. 81b ■ (H. Gray) V 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. f, Peirene, by Achilles—Bluewater, 2,yr5., Gst. 13lb. (C. Emerson) 2 5 Mr. C. Mabjn's b. g. True Shot, by , Pistol-Alveary, 4yrs., Bst. 111b. (C. Jenkins) .3. 'Also started: 2 Madam Madcap, Bst. slb. (W.' Price); .and i Bronze, Gst. 13lb. (J. M'Leah). . True Shot went out in front of .Vice- : Admiral and Peirene, and the three turned into tho straight together. True Shot was beaten in the last furlong, and, in a' slashing finish, Vico-Adniiral beat Peirene by a bare noso! True Shot was a length away.- Time, lmin. 14 3-sscc. FORDELL HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mil? and three-quarters. 6 Mr. 11. Sanders's ch. g. Hydrant, by Jot d'Eau—Cartouche, aged, 9st. ' 61b. .' (W... Young) 1 1 Mr.; J. Cameron's Maidi,:.lost..-51b.. ■■ , ." •• • ■ (C. Price) 2 V' 2 Mr. W. Davies's Savicr, lust. 31b. (E. Murtagh) 3

Also started: 3 Playmate, 12st. lib. (H. Telfwd); 4 Gold Bird, Sst. 101b. (T. Fritehard); 7 Rosegfove, 9st. 41b. (F.. Cross); 5 Waikarnka,' Ost. ■ lib. (H. Fntcher); 8 Chasemab, Ost. (J. Levi). Hydrant was first into the straight, followed by Rosegrbve. Hydrant won comfortably by two lengths from Maidi; Xavier was a length' away, and Rosegrove, Waikaraka, and Chasemab in that order. Playmate fell ■at tho- last' hurdle, and broke down badly; Time, 3min. 20sec. jj.OKOIA HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs. ■... One .railo and five furlongs.

1 Mr. ,W. ,-iT. Hook's br. g. - Ribstone Pippin, by Diplomat—Applewoman, Syrs.* lOst. 51b"............(F. Coleman) 1 3 Mr. -W. Homes's b. : g. Mahuta,- lOst. 71b v -........• (Flynn) 2 6 Mr.'J. Larm'cr's Astraea, 9st. 21b. . (F. Cress) 3 Also started: 4 Waitapu, lOst. 31b. (H. Telford);-2 Euroco,. Ost. lib. (C. Coch-

■rane); 6 Maori Rifle, Ost. (Futcher); 7 Mimira, Ost. (AV. Simpkins). ' Astraea led from Euroco and Itibstono Pippin. The last-named took chargo at the. top bend, and, drawing away from Maluita, and Astraea, won comfortably by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Euroco was fourth, Maori Pkiflo fifth, and Minnra last. Time, 3min. 4 2-3s*c. .WANGANUI STAKES HANDICAP, . of" '350 sovs. One mile and a half. 2 Mr. J. H. Prosser's br. m. Lady Medallist, by St. ' Alwynnc—Di ploma, 4yrs., Ost. 101b. (O. Jenkins). 1 7 Mr. K. Brough's Te Puia, Gst. 91b. (C. Emerson) 2 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Miss Mis-

chief, Ost (H. Gray) 3 Also started: 3 Mcndip, Sst. 41b (A. Oliver); S Kopu, Bst. 41b. (AV. Price); 0 Parable, 7st. 81b K. Brown); 8 Lady Meuschikoff, Gst. 131b. (E. M'Counell); and 4 Goodwin Park, 6st. 121b (J. M'Lean). From a good start Lady Medallist took the lead in front of. Parable, Hiss Mischief, .'J.'e Puia, and Kopu with Goodwin Park last. Passing the stand the order was: Lady Medallist, To Puia, Kopu, Miss Mischief, and Parable. Lady Medallist and To Puia turned into the straight together, while Miss Mischief caino strongly on. tho ontside. Forging ahead in tho straight, Lady Medallist won a fino race by a length and a quarter from To Puia. Miss Mischief was a neck away, with Mc'mlip, Goodwin Park, Kopu nnd Parablo next in order. Time, 2mm. 35 1-Ssec.

HARRISON HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile und a distance. i Mr. W. Best's blk. in. Merozc, by ■St. Clcments-Ora, Cvrs.. Oat. 41b. (T. l'ritehard) 1 2 Mr..J. Foreman's Mallet, Bst. Mb. (H. Gray) 2 9 Mr. R. T. Turnb'ull's Laius, 7st. 9lb. (L. Traill) 3 Also 'started: . 5 Kauroa, 9st. 111b. (W. Price); 7 Attention, Bst. 111b. (F. D. Jones); 0 Lcolantcr, Bst. 1011). (\V. Young); 8 Kilostcri. Bst. 81b. (A. Oliver); 1 Brown 'front, Bst. Gib. (C. Jenkins); 3 Ladrone, 7st. 81b. (J. M'Lean); 10 Esmet, 7st. 31b. (C. Brown); 11 Ladv neroine, 7st. lib. (H. Goldfinch); 12 Taft, 7st. (C. Monk). Taft led Kauroa, Ladrono and Esmeh down the straight and along the back, whero Ladrono ami Meroze went to tho front. Meroze came away in the straight, and won comfortably by a length from Mallet. Laius was half a length further away, Brown Trout, Ladrone and Kauroa finishing in that order. Time, limn. 5S l-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. A. Hall's, b. g. St. Bill, by St. Clements—Billingsgate mare, aged, 7st. 01b (W. Price) 1 B Mr. F. S. Seaton's Lady Moufoa. Gst. 91b (J. M'Lean) 2 J Mr. Higlidon's Boanerges, Bst. 12lb. (A. Oliver) 3 The only starters. St. Bill quickly wont to tho front, and led Lady Moutoa and Boanerges in that order all the way. St. Bill just lasted long enough to beat Lady Moutoa by a nose. Boanerges was a length away. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING. (By TelesraDh-Speclal Correspondent.) Wamjanui, March 1. Light showers fell at intervals on Saturday, but they wero not enough to affect Hiu going, or tho attendance, which aD-

pcared to bo up to the mark. Tho Jackson Stakes excited great' interest, and was no doubt won by tho best horse, though, at the turn, it looted as if Pcirene would defeat her stable, companion owing to tho confidence of tho rider of Vice-Admiral. R. J. Mason thought that the two-year-old would win, so perhaps she did not show her best form. In tho Wanganui Stakes, Jenkins out-pointed tho other riders, who allowed him to mako his own paco throughout. This suited the top-woight to a nicety, and, at the finish, sho beat her opponents in tho sprint home.

Thcro was a long delay at the start of tho Autumn Handicap, and the starter had great difficulty in getting tho field straightened. Half tho horses caught the tapes when they went up, and it was some time before they became, disentangled. Humming Bird was out by herself at the end of two furlongs, and was not caught again, despite tlio hard riding of St. Felix. North East was a poor third, but he had all the worst of tho start, and, for nearly a furlong, his rider was endeavouring to get clear .of tho tapes. Rill again ran much below her best form. The Matarawa Hack race was an exciting contest, and produced a fine finish. Tho favourite, Piriwai, whipped round when the barrier was released, and lost several lengths. Winning Post was soon in front, but Taft led past tho half-milo from Jackpin and Con the Shaughraun. The latter was knocked back, and Deploy took his place Jackpin was first into tho straight, and, though challenged by Con. the Shaughraun, he lasted, long enough to win by a neck. Winning Post was a poor third, and Deploy, who is not showing her usual brilliancy, was next. 'The Greenwood bracket (Vice-Admiral and Pcirene) was more favoured than Madam Madcap in tho Jackson Stakes. 'Into Shot delayed tho start, but tho quintet moved off in a line True Shot soon had a three-lengths' break from' Bronze, with the bracketed pair next. Across tho bottom, Vice-Admiral ran up to tho leader, and Peireno did likewise. Tito pair were first into the straight, and, in the run home, Vice-Admiral could havo como further away, but Gray was content to win by a head. Truo Shot was two lengths further back, with Bronze and Madam Madcap beaten off. The lattev seemed thoroughly soured, and gave the impression that the I'lying Handicap on Thursday had taken too much out of her. The winner is a greatly improved colt, and should beat the two-year-olds in tho Challenge Stakes at Riccarton.

There were no fcratchings in. tho Fordell Hurdles, for which Maidi, 'Xavicr, and Playmate were backed in that order. The first to move was Playmate, who was joined by Hydrant at the first fence. Passing tho. stand, Waikaraka led Hydrant and Goldbird, but, at tho sixfurlong post, he was done with, and Hydrant led from Playmate. At the last fence, the latter joined issue, but, in landing, ho broke his fetlock, leaving Hydrant to ran 1 homo an easy winner from Maidi. Playmate was subsequently treated by a veterinary surgeon, and will be left at Wanganui for some time.

Ribstono Piopon again scored, a win in the Hack Hurdles, but, as on (he first day, he was very wcJI tested. Mnhut.t, not nearly ready, ran well until tho last furlong, when ho tired badly. Astraea jumped badly, but her pace got her into third place. Minura ran off, and Euroco and AVaitanu finished a long way in the rear. The winner was purchased by Mr. J. E. M'Donald, and goes into tho Porirua stable.

That good marc, Lady Medallist, scored! a very popular win in the Stakes, after being in command practically throughout. The exception was from the half-mile to ■tho turn for home, where Te Puia headed her, but, in tho straight, tho St. Alwynne mare came away, and won comfortably from To Puia, with Miss Mischief third, and the others a long way back. The winner was greeted with a great burst .of cheering as Jenkins brought her bacß. to weigh in. Thore is little doubt,that, sho is better than ever, and, after - the race, she was not in the least distressed. Miss Mischief ran r. good honest race, but the weight hampered her. . Mendip, ras usual, failed to run well on the 'second day. Kopu, who was ridden by W. Price in/ place of T. O'Brien, failed to make any showing, and ''Gob'div'lh ''Park? ivHcj again came" in' for'considerable"support, was toiling in tho rear tho whole way.

There were no scratchings in the Harrison Hack' Handicap, and- heavy specula'-, tion was indulged in on several of tho candidates. The fact of Gray riding Mallet and Jenkins being substituted for "Campbell on Brown Trout caused this pair to command most support. Meroze was another candidato which carried mora money than yesterday, while Laius, the second favourite yesterday, receded badly in tho betting. It, was the finest ■raco' of tho meeting;, and the whole field at different stages were prominent. Passing the stand several horses were being ridden for positions. Down tho back Mallet was tailed off. but the others woro all bunched. At tho four-furlong post Mallet had joined tho field, which was led by Merozo and- Leolanter, and whipped in by Laius. Across the bottom the latter moved un, and, shortly after this, Mallet put in a run, but, in getting through, ho collided with Taft, who was dropping back. Laius appeared to have tho measure of Meroze In the straight, but the latter finished strongly, and Laius. was cut out of second money by 'Mallet, who was unlucky not to win. True Shot, who had started in the Jackson Stakes, and St.. Toncy, about whose ownership there was some trouble, were scratched'in the Farewell Handicap, leaving three runners. Boanerges' /was a better favourite than St. Bill and Lady Moufcoa, but thero was' not so much

in it as was expected. St. Bill'began very fast, and led- Lady . Moutoa and Boanerges. The latter joined the pair across the bottom, but Oliver kept the favourite in behindhand relied on getting a run' on the. rails. In this he was disappointed, and, in the opinion of many, it lost him. the race. St. Bill and Lady Moutoa crossed the line locked together, and the former got the verdict by a nose. WINNING OWNERS. (Br Telegraph— Press Association.! Wanganui, March 5. The winning owners at the* Wanganui' Jockey Club's autumn meeting were ns follow:—Mr.' J. Ames, 03515; Mr % G. D. Greenwood, J3310; Mr. J. 11. Pressor, JUdO; Mr. I'. O'Neill, .£250; -Mr. W. T. Hook, O31G0; Mr. Alex. Hall, 03150; Mr. J. Brett, 01140; Hon. J. D. Ormond, 03HO; Mr. E. J. Watt, .-£130; Mr. 11. Sanders, .£130; Mr. .T. Hyan, .£93; Mr. H. J. Cameron, .£80; Mr. G. Bunion, O380; Mr. AV. Best, ,£80; Mr. A. Alexander, .£75; Mr. C. Mavbin, O3G0; Mr. It. Brough, .£10; Mr. J. Cameron, 0335; Mr. Iliglutcii, 0335; Mr. F. S. Easton, .£2O; Mr. W. Homes, .£ls; Mr. J. Foreman,. .£ls; Mr. AV. Davies, 0315; Mr. C. A. W. Monckton, .£ls; Mr. H. J. Matthews, .£ls; Mr. 11. Hodge, .£10; Mr. A. E. Tucker, 035; Mr. P. E. Baldwin, 035; Mr. J. Larmer, 0:5; Mr. It. T. Turnbull, 035; total, 033330.

WAIHI RACES, (lij Tclcerapu—Press Association.) Waihi, March 4. The Waihi Jockey Club's annual meetin" was held to-dav. Results:— • BOROUGH HANDICAP.-Tiaha, 1; Falchionc, 2; Pacroa, 3. MAIDEN HANDTCAP.-Harenoi, lj Lady Cuirassier, 2;. Field Glass, 3,,.. WAIHI CUP.—lmpulsive, 1; Caruso, 2; Miss Lavonia, 3. RAILWAY HANDTCAP.-Mangatote, 1; Frcinantle, 2; Miss Stella 3. HACK RACE.—Lady Cuirassier, 1; Field Glass, 2; Falchionc, 3.' M'CURDY MEMORIAL.—Caruso, 1; Engraver, 2; Sir Rupert, 3. WELTER HANDICAP.—Miss Livonia, l;Taihn, 2; Pin, 3. The sum of .01019 was passed thronch the totalisator as against ,£303 at the meeting last year. NEW BRIGHTON T.C, MEETING. THE OPENING DAY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.! Christchurch, JFarch i. The weather was line for the opening day of the New Brighton Trotting Club's autumn meeting which commenced today. Results:—

TRIAL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 50 sovs.; 4.10 class. One mile, and a halfBandolero, Usee., 1; Novelwood, IGsec., ?.; Futurity, 17scc, 3. Also started: Old Fred, Gsec.; Ladv Devon, Osec, and Blithe Lad, Msec, (coupled); Black Monarch, l.lscc; Punter W., 13sec.; Teresa, l.lsec.; Rosemary. Usee; Corinua, Msec.; Terrific, Msec; Sunlight, Msec; Pleasant Child, Msec; tied Morn, Msec.; Sunview, IGsec; Lady Wallace, Kisec. \Vou by a length, Time, 3miu. 55 2-ssec

LADIES*.BRACELET HANDICAP (in' harness), of i 0 sovs. One mile—lvy Woodburn, 20-ce, 1; Provocation, 20sce, 2; Lord Heathcote, LSs-ee, 3. Also started: Bellis, scr.; Cliildo lieldon, isec; King Tracey, lOsec, and Yellow Ribbon, ISsec. (coupled); The Lark, Usee; Dolly Linton, 16s.ee; Prince. Henry, lGsce; Thelma T., IGsec; Reka, IG.-ec; Rose Elect, ISsec.; Uiroki, ISsec; Betty Marbin, 18see; Winter Rose, ISsec; .Maggie Wylie, ISsec, and Miss Franz, 20h>c. (coupled); Thicket, 19sce, and Bessie Child, lOsec. 1 (coupled); Alphie K., l'Jsee, and Eunice. 19see (coupled); Tillie, 20sec. (coupled with Provocation); Metallic, 20 see, and. Governor Jack. 20sec. (coupled); Imperious Lad, 22see. (coupled with Ivy Woodburn). Ivy Woodburn was in front all the way, arid won by three lengths. Time, 2miu. 38sec.

BUR WOOD HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs. Five-minute class. Two miles.—Little Tib, lOsce, 1; Adventuress, 1 Osee, 2; Blackchild lioy, 12see, 3. Also started: Fusee, scr.; Bell Car, 2see; Lord Althovpe, -Isec.; Franzie, Gsec.; Beetle Nut, lOsec; Rubicon, 12sec. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min. 5G i-ssec.

BEXLEY HANDICAP (in saddle), .of 55 sovs; 5.15 class. Two miles.—Starchild, 9see, 1; Clive, 12see, 2; Blue Rose, 7see, 3. Also started, J.C.H., 15see; Slewco, isec; Maori Child, Gsec; Esma, 13sec. Won by threo lengths. Time, omin. 6 3-ssec.

INNOVATION HANDICAP (in harness), of 50 sovs; i.IC class. Ono milo and a half-Royal Vesta, Ssec., 1; Lord Heathcote, 2; Prince Henry, lOsee, 3. Also started: Miss Moore, 6sec.; Black Bettv. Ssec.; Chrysos, lOsec; Reka, Usee; Mayflower, Usee; Little Joe, Usee; Maggio Wylie, Usee; Vibrator, Usee; My Pal, Usee; Rosemary, Usee; St. Omer and Smtview, lGsec. (coupled). A\on by eight lengths. Time, 3min. 50scc. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle), of 55 bovs.; 2.33 .class. One mile—Miss A. B. T. Wilkes, Msec, 1; Jackaroo, lOsec, 2; Troubadour, Osee, 3. Also started: Imperial Polly, scr.; Frederick, 4see; Repeater, 7see; Wallace M., Osee; Miss Banks, Usee; Gold Lace, 13sec. Won by a length. Time, 2min. 23 l-ssec ». Allan, rider of Repeater, sustained rather serious injuries to his head. AUTUMN HANDICAP (in harness), 1 of 67 sovs.; 5.20 class. Two miles.—V an[guard, 17.see, 1; Bushranger ISsec., 2; Electric Jack, Msec, 3. Also started: Rubicon, scr.; Childstoue, 1350e.; Nga : rata, 13see; Salt Air, 13see; Crash, h see; Rosalie. Usee; Dolly Wood. ISsec ; Maoriwood, Msec. Won easily by iiity yards. Time, smin. G -Msec. DASH HANDICAP (in harness), of GO sov= ; 2.33 class. One mile—Harold Minto. isec. 1; Itipon Child, scr., 2; Kavalli. 7see. 3. Also started: Rockefeller, Ssec; Idaho, Gsec. Won by eight lengths. Time, 2min. 2G 3-ssec.