THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1070, 8 March 1911, Page 6

THE TURF.

THE RACING COMMISSION. A BUSY JOUUXEY. (liy TclejrraDh.-Press Association.) Auckland, March 7. The members of the Racing Commission, consisting ot Sir (Jeo. Clillord (chairmiin), Messrs. Nolan (Taranaki), J. jl'vey (Napier), J. Rowe (Auckland), and A. K. Cohen (Duncdiii), left Wungniiui by motor car yesterday morning and inspected the Wuvorley, i'nlea, Lepporlon, Eginont, Stratford, and New Plymouth Racecourses, conferring with tho representatives of the various clubs.

The party reached Onehunga by (ho steamer Karawa this morning, and, 'motor cars being in waiting, proceeded to Avondale Racecourse, also inspecting the Alexandra Park, L'llcrslie, and Takapunn Racecourses before lunch. They left, by steamer at four p.m. for Kopii where motor-cars will bo ready to convoy them to Thames to-morrow. They inspect tho Thames Racecourse and then proceed to Pacroa, Waihi, To Aroha, and Hamilton.

The commission will join the express for Palmerston North at Frank..

NAPIER PARK ACCEPTANCES,

ißy TclccrapH-PrcEs Association.) Napier, March 7. Tho following arc the acceptances for the first day's ey?nt.s at the Napier Park liacir.g Club's autumn meeting:—

OMARANUI HACK HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters. —Donzel, 10st.; Dorando, 9st. 101b.; Burton, 9st. 51b.; Kildonan, 9st. 311.; Rabbiter, 9st. 31b.; Artie, 9st.; Caudron, 95.; Wollongong, 9st.

ESK HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Cullinan, 9st. 61b.; Winning Post, Ss-t. 1.11b.; Bunkum, Sst. 91b.; Birklinc, Sst. 511).; Kithara, 7st. 131b.; Magnets, 7«t. 9)b.; Miss Sylvia, 7st. 71b.; Eiyii, 7st. lib.; Allurement. 7st. 31b.; Bandalp.ro, 7st.; Havana, 7st.; Ngakau, Cst. 121b.; Mountain Shrine. Gst. 121b.; Perceler, Rst. 91b.; Wai toko, Gst. 71b.; Weo Rose. Gst. 711).

NAPIER CUP HANDICAP. One milo and a quarter.—Kopu. Rst. 111b.; Parable, Rst.jßnnnaraha, Bst.; Woodhey, 7st. 131b.; Fort William, 7st. 121b.; Iney, 7st. 101b.; Vi, 7st. 81b.; Ariom. 7st. 21b.; Julian. Gst. 91b.; Voetgamr, Gst. 71b.; Moreo, Gst. 71b. WELTER. HANDICAP. Seven fnrlongs. —Toanga, 9it. 21b.; Lamsdorf. 9st. lib.; San Li>«, (Ist. lib.; Golden Water, Sst. 121b.; Cheddar, B<t. 1211).; Falsetto, Sst. 71b.; Hirini, Sst. 71b.; Erin, Sst. 71b.

SAPLING STAKES HANDICAP. Five furloufrs.-Bellnh, Sst. 51b.; Altear, 7st. 121b.: Bine Lake, 7st. 101b.; New Guinea. 7st. Sib.; Our Qiwn, 7st. 71b.: Gold Bond, 7st. 51b. j Wnr'Score, 7st. 51b.; Divinia, 7st. 51b.; Redlnh. 7st.

REDCLYFFE HACK WELTER. One mile—Composed. Bst. 1011..; Ratiparo, Sst. 81b.: Moloiogno. Bst. Gib.: Virtue. Sst. fill).; Ardfert, S=f. 41b.; Useful. B<=t. 21b.; Stourton, Sst. 21b.; Manupai, Sst. 21b.; Polynias, 8-t. 111).; Entente, 7st. 121b.; Merry Lad, 7st. Ml!).; All Truinns. 7st. 101b.; Tccl. 7st. 71b.: Kohupatiki, 7sf. 71b.; H.initon, 7st. 71b.

FXYI.VG HANDICAP. Six fiirlonsrs.Compowd, Bst. 101b.; lord Soult, !W.; llort "William, Sst. sib.; Fniiiins. &=t. 21b.; lord Possible, 7st. fllli.; Mnreykoff, 7st. .■lll\; Tina Toa, Gst. 121 L; Tigerinc, Gst. 121b.

WANGANUI T.C. HANDICAPS.

(Dy Telc:rai)h-Prcs3 Association.! Wanganui, March 7. Mr. U. Shannon has declared the following handicaps for the first day (March 23) of ( the Wanganui Trottiug Club's annual mc-ating:—

MAIDEN HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Erin's Tracey, scr.; Etah, fcr.; Zeahvood, lO.sec; Bonita, ]os«c. ; Halley's Comet, lOsec.; Cliff. lOfec; None, lOsec.;. Fashion. lOsee.; Wild Maid, lOsec.; Tod Bells, lOspc; Waikiuo. lOsec; To Whanaii, 15=cc; DalVeney, 15sec.; Con Ribbon, 20scc.; Patent Leather, 20<;ec.; Lady Victor. 20sec.; All Steel, 20sec.

KIRKWOOD HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Vauclare, scr.; John H., 15 see.; Rouoe Clare, 21sec.; Nancy Till. 21 sec; Waikino, SOsee.; Deborah, HGsec.; Apology, liscc; Katie G.,~4ssec; Gather no Moss, 45sec.

■ WANGANUI CUP. Two miles.Golden Eose, scr.; Hamapuku, 4sec.; Gold Bell, 18tec; Merimanu, lSsec; Renee Clare, 20sec; Gleuidol, 22see.; Phil, 22 see'.; Penrlie Maid. 2Ssec.; Kedlac, 2Sjcc. ; Cliff, 28sec; Katiri. SOsec.; Mersey, 30 fee.; Flasher, 35sec.; Ding Dong. 37sec; Plaintiff, 40scc; Magnet, 42sec; Kingfisher, 1-SCC.

HAMMOND HANDICAP. One mile —Manxman, scr.; Boadieea, ssee.; Pierotte, Gsec.; Renee Claro, "sec; Makairo, lSscc; Abbey Bells, lSsec; Apolosry. M sec.; Fashion, 23sec.; Scamper, 23scc.; Florence AV., 23sec.; To Whanau, 23see.

CASTLECLIFF HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Golden Rose, scr.; Ronee Clare, 15scc.; Glenidol, llisec.; Phil. lGsec; Mariner, 22<ec.; Waikino, 2i=cc.; Magnet. 32; cc.; Daffeney, 36sse; Florence- W., 39 see.; Gather'no Moss. 39?ee; Dolly W.,. 39t.ee; Con Ribbon, Sflscc; Lady Victor, 3!) sec.; Casey, 39sec; Try Again, 30scc.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Yanelare, ser.; Pierotte, 20 sec; Etah, 20« c.; Erin's Traroy, 20src.; Phil. 22sec.; Nancy Till. '22<ec.; Pcarlie Maid, 27.-re.; Redlae, 27sm\; Mariner. 23 sec; Horsey, iSscc. : Katiri, 2Ssee.; Waikino, 30<t!P.; Wild Mnid. 30s.ee.; Flasher, Msec; Deborah, ,'IC-ce.j Ilova, HT.-ee.; Indian Rose, J.isor.: Florenco \\\, Jjsec.; Katio G., 45s»c: Ella Bell, -rfsec.

DASH HANDICAP. One mile.-Hama-piiku, fcr.; Manxman, lsec; John H., jsee; IJoadicea, Gsoc.; Gold 8011, 7see.; Morimanu, 7«pc. ; Plaintiff. lSsee.; Mn-;-iipt. 20spc.; Kingfisher, 20sec.; Scamper. 2-lse.e; llallcy's Comet, 2jsce.

MELBOURNE YEARLING SALES,

By Telceranh-Press Association- Copyrleh: Melbourne, March 7. At the. yearling sales, a Wallace— Morisca filly brought 750 guineas, a Malster—Pendant (illy 57,') guineas, a Positano—Gladsome lilly 500 guineas, a Charlemagne 11—Fan Tan colt SM guineas, and a. Wallace—Alexandra colt 110 guineas.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

[Br Glf.ncoe.l Final arrangements have been completed for the shipping of Lady Medallist by the Manuka on Friday. A special box has been built for her, and tho owner, Mr. J. I). Reid, who arrives from (ho south to-morrow, will be present to sci> her shipped, as will J. 11. Prosser. The maro will go across in charge of a stable lad, and will be handed to F. M'Grath, the Randwick trainer, on arrival at Sydney. Great interest is suro to bo taken in tho meeting between the daughter of St. Alwynne and the Australian cracks, and if only she gees to the post fit and well she is suro to give a good account of herself. Vndnubtodlv she is tho best mure wo havo had in tho Dominion for many years, and combining as she does size, quality, and symmetry to a remarkable degree, it goes without saying that sho will attract favourable attention in Australia. So far no arrangements havo been made as to a pilot, for her, but most likely C. Jenkins will go over by a later boat to ride her. Sho has been scratched for her Ma.-tcrton engagements, and consequently will not be weighted. This will cause the hnndicapper to turn elsewhere for a top-weight. Mr. G. Hunter, president of the Dannevirkc Racing Club, was in town yesterday, lie returned north by the afternoon traiii, and will be present at the Cup meeting to-day. The purchase of Ribstone Pippin was completed yesterday, and the Australianbred gelding reached Levin last night. Later on ho will join the Porirua stable. Tho hurdle horse Tauira has been turned out for a spell, and will not bo taken up again for some weeks. Though his ligaments were badly strained, Playmate was sufficiently wefl lo undertake the trip to Porirua on Monday last, along with tho other members of J. If, Prosser's team. The Australian jockey, P. Moore, has joined tho Hon. J. D. Onnond's stable at Karamii.

Carrying about Sst. on Monday morning, Floater ran a very fast five furlongs on Ilio Awapuni plough, and in consequence he has come into favour for (he Hack Welter at Danuevirke to-day. Mr. ami Mrs. W. K. liidwill have pone throuah to DnnnevirUe to see Ovation race there to-dar.

Jf. Gardiner put in au appearance at Dannevirke ye.-teniay moniiug with Jiickpin, who will bo riildou by W. IJyan. Tho utlicf members of the team, Starliko and Ambergris, have been withdrawn from their engagements at the meeting, as have all tho Jilcnheim candidates.

W. Davios wont throiiKh from Trenlham to Danucvirko yestei-day, Jlc took IJanwern and Abercord.

B. JJeeley will ride Ariom, Kir Moutoa, and Silva in their Uannovirko pngngeincuts.

J. ll'Laughliii's sole renroscntativo at Danneviiko is Gold Bond." Kautuku has been k-tt at Ciroenineadows.

C. Carmont has reached Daiuievirko with Tootano and Thetis.

Yesterday's arrivals also included .1. I'l'ycr with Avaunce, who will race in tho name of "Mr. C. Anders."

Obscurity, fit. Toiicy, Bandolero, Aurora, and Boyiie Water havo been scratched for all cngageiiKuits at Hiinncvirke, and it is understood that Wailanu will not be brought down from New Plymouth to compete at tho meeting. Probable slartors and riders in tbn Dnnuevirke. Cun are:—liaunarahn, 31b. (Porter); Port William, Bst. (.). Uuchanan); Vi, 7st. !)lb. M. Kcmn); W:iipalcu, 7st. 71b. (.). M'Caulp.v)i Arlom, 7>(. •lib. (B. Dcelcy); The Hover, 7st. Hlb. (.1. M'Lean); 7s(. (M. C. Mullen); Te Puia, 7st. (E. I/>\vc); First Consul. Bit. ]21b. (F. Meagheri; Llanwern, Cst. 101b. (C. Kmcrson); Captain Bell, list. »l!i. (W. 1). Young); Teotane, list. 71b. (V. Lee).

Owners arc notified by an advertisement in I his issue that nominations for tho principal events at the Auckland Racing Club's autumn meeting close at 9 p.m. on Friday next, with tho sscrclary, Mr. J. H. Hartlnnd.

FIXTURES,

March 8 and 9—Dannevirke K.C. Autumn, Jlarch 15 and IG—Napier Park K.C,

March 17-6pnnako R.C. Hack,

March 2.1 and 21—Maslcrfon K.C. Autumn, April 12 and 15—(ireymouth J.C. Autumn. April 15 and 17—Wairarapa R.C. Autumn April 17 and 18—Canterbury J.C Autumn April 20and 21—Wcslland I!.C. Autumn May 10 and 11-Hawko's Buy J.C. Autumn.