THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1160, 22 June 1911, Page 7

THE TURF.

HAWKE'S BAY WINTER RACES. THE STEEPLECHASE. A VICTORY FOR YASMAK. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Hastings, June 21. Tho Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's winter meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The attendance was fair nnd speculation was brisk, the totalisator receipts amounting to £9128, as against «£sl>ys for the first day of tho winter meeting last year— an increase of .£3593. Results:— WOODLAND HACK STEEPLES, of 110 sovs. About two miles. 8 Mr. H. Moore's blk. g. AVanstead, by Turquoise—Last Chance, aged,' 9sv. -71b. (F. Hutchinson) 1 4 Mr, A. Hathaway's Eosegrdve, 9st. 101b '. (C. Price) 2 6 Mr. J. B. Adeane's Pushful, lOst. (J. Hercock) 3 Also started: 1 Hoanga, lOst. 81b.; 2 Sunray, lOst. 71b.; 5 Sardonyx, lOst. 41b.; 8 Lionhfeart, 9st. lllb.; 7 Kohupatiki, 9st. 71b.; 8 Castlo Canter, 9st. 7lb. Sardonyx refused when the word "go" was given, and was brought back to the paddock. Lionheart fell at tho sod wall, Sunray following suit at the next fence. Hoanga ran off at tho fence in front of the stand, and Kohukatiki fell at the brush fence on the back stretch, while Castlo Canter pulled up. Rosegrove was tackled, by Wanstead in the straight; the latter easily getting tho better of it, and winning by a clear length. Pushful was nearly 100 yards off. Time, 4min. 39sec. LADIES' BRACELET (on the flat) of 100 sovs.; first horse a bracelet valued at 75 sovs., and second a bracelet valued at 25 soys. One mile and. a half. B Mrs. W.-G. Douglas's br. h. Espartero, by Torpedo—Espaniola, aged, list. 81b. .; (Mr. G. Hirst) 18 Miss Ormond's Peary, lOst. 71b. (Mr. - J. Ormond) 2 C Miss Mackay's Am'ato, list. 131b. (Mr. A. Gordon) 3 ' Also startled: 2 Hilarian, list, lllb'.; 9 Bunkum, list. 91b.; 1 Golden Water, list. 21b.; 3 Merrie Lad, list, lib.; 4 Monsieur Soult, lOst. 121b.; 7 Longboat, lOst. 71b.; 11 Happy New Year, lOst. 71b.; 10 Water o' Milk, lOst. 71b. Won-comfortably by two-lengths. Time, 2min. iHscc. TURAMAE HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 2 Mr. T. F. Nolan's ch. g. Leolanter, by .Leolantis—Castanette, aged, 9st. (F. Coleman) 1 J Mr. T. Cameron's Te Whetu, lOst. 2lb. (W. Young) 2 Also started: 3 Windage, 9st. Leolanter, under punishment, won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 3min. 26s:ec. HAWKE'S BAY STEEPLECHASE, of ■100 sovs.. Three miles. 1 Mrs. J. Jamieson's b. m. Yasmak, by Castor, aged, 9st. 71b. .:. (C. Cress) 1 '1 Messrs. Klat't and M'Donald's Mount Cook, lOst. 71b. (AV. Young) .2 8 Mr. R.. Tilson's Sir Lethe, lOst. lllb. (J. llercock) 3 Also started: 7 To Arai, 12st. 131b.; G Lull, lOst':; 8 Lingerer, 9st.' 131b.; 3 Winiata, 9st. lllb.; 5 Aorangi, list. lllb. W r on easily by 10 lengths, the same distance separating sccond and third. To Arai was 'fourth and Lull fifth. Aorangi fell two fences from home. Time, Gmin. Usee. WHAIvATU HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One mile a.nd three-quarters. 1 Hon. .T. D. Ormond's b. g. Napper, by -Birkenhead—Snooze, syrs., 9st. IMb. ". (C. Cress) 1 8 Mr. <A. Atwood's Captain Bell, 9st. ' /•'••*» (AV. Young) 2 i Mr. H.'Speed s D'Nil, lOst. 41b. ■ • '*"'(Rangi : ThoMpsoh) ,,; 3 Also started: 6 'Cullinan, : 10'st.' Dlb.; 7Theißoyer, lOstv 5J&;"2 -'i'injw.Olp#'' lOst. 21b.-;?5 Artie, • OsH l6lfe. HO'lfiFiloii'dJi,9.it. 101b.; 'U' Higbderi, :9st. 51b.; s'The Rab-biter;-9s't.: sib.; 8 Polyiiices," 9st. 21b.; and D Whitestone; 9st.' ! Won! by •thi'ee-qufirWrs of 'a'lengffi. witii D'Nir'ah- indifferent'- 'third; 1 ' Cullinan was fourth,. Time, 3min. 24Ssec.. " . SCURRY HACK, of 100 sovs. 1 Mr. T.-. Lloyd's Projectile, 9st. lllb. ' • ' (R. Gray) 1 2 Mr. Ci.jP. Donnelly's Gold Circle, 9sc. ioib; 2 $ Mr. D. Buiek's Gold Battery, lOst. 91b. 3 Also started: 13 Amaru, lOst. 91b.; 8 Mannpai, lOst. 81b.; 14 Perceler, lOst. 51b.; 5 Ortygia, lOst. 31b.; 3 Composed, 9st 131b.; 9 Axis, 9st; 131b.; 12 Eiya, Dst. 121b.; 15 Moutoa Girl, 9st. lllb.; 20 Esmeh, 9st. 91b.; 16 Otahu. 9st. lib.; 11 Fleet Week, 9st.; 7 Scot's Fusilier, 9st.; 4 Loch Mabin, 9st.; 21, Suffragette, Osf.'j 23 Limelight, 9st.; 23 Fusilea, 9st.'; 19 Tuatahi, 9st.; 18 Turqjieena, 9st.; 22 Amehora, 9st.; 10 Hautana, 9st. Projectile was a great favourite, with Gold Circle second "choice. The' public summed up the position well, for the pair finished. first and second; HURETAUNGA HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. E. Kemp's br. m. 1 Vi, by -Merriwec—Armada, oyrs., 9st. 131b. , (E. Lowe) 1 ti Mr. B. Nicholls's Starboard, 9st. 41b. ' ■' (J. T'rask) 2 .11 Mr. J. Cameron's Eeiogue, !)st. 81b. i- (H. Fntclier) 3 Also started: ; > 3 Bliss, lOst. Gib.; G Humming Bird, lOst.; G Peacemaker, 9st. 121b.; 5 Ariom, 9st. lllb.; 9. Pohutu, 9st. 71b.; 2 Cork, 9st. Gib.; 7 Separator, 9st. 21b.; 10 Obscurity, !)st. lib.; 8 Burton, 9st. Ariom got the best of the start, with Vi and Starboard on her heels. Arionj, kept the lead until the straight was reached. Then Starhoard forged to the front, but at the distance Vi, Peacemaker, and Eclogue threw out strong challenges. 11l a great finish Vi just got up in time to win. Ecloguo was a good :third. Time, lmin. '34sec. NOTES ON TIIE RACING. ' s Talegnlph.—Sncciat Correspondents Hastings, June 21. ..The racing was conspicuous for the downfall' of- several favourites. There were numerous falls in "the .steeplechases, but none of the riders-were, hurt,. .Tho stewards only met once, - and that was after,the .first race,. when a severe censure was administered to G. Gordon, rider of Sardonyx. After the second race Mr. G. P. Don- ' nelly, president of tho club, entertained a. large.number of guests at luncheon. Yasmdk, winner o! the big steeplechase, is owned, by Mrs. J.. Jamieson, and was trained by I!. Gooseman. Yasmak is rather small, but jumps exceedingly well, and is seemingly able to last ovor a course. . AVhen Lionheart fell in the hack steeples he broke his leg, and had to be destroyed. The hac|c stceeples was an unfortunate affair from beginning to end. Lull, Winiata, and Captain Jingle were withdrawn, leaving' nir.o runners to. go to tho post. Prior to the start, Sardonyx hit out, nnd gave C. O'Neill, rider of Lionhpart, a bad kick. This caused delay, but tho Foxton horseman, after being attended to, continued his engagement. , When the order to go was given, Sardonyx, who was looking very rough, made to run off the course, and pulled up against the fence, taking no part in the race. Lionheart and Hoanga led the field, and the second fence proved fatal to Sunray, who was a good second favourite. The sod wall rought down Lionheart, nnd Hoanga was left with a long lead, but. unforhinatcly for his backers, he ran off at the second fence of the double. Rosegrove, AVanstead and Kohupatiki was the onkr over the last mile, but the last-named was pulled up, and Pushful, by good jumping. got within striking distance of the leaders at. tho back of the course, but he tired badly, and the other-pair ran clean away from him. Wanstead was going best at the last fence, and, easily holding his companion safe, he won comfortably by a length- 1 Piuhful was a bad third, being the only other horse to finish. The stewards met after the race, and severely censured C. Gordon, rider of Sardonyx, for not starting. C. O'Neill was badly shaken when Lionheart fell, and had to be removed to the hospital. The Ladies' Bracelet proved a good thing for Espartero, who - was handled splendidly by Mr. G. Hirst." The winner,. however, • is not nearly.-ready, and is capable of a great deal of improvement. He is a half-brother.-(by Torpedo) to Whakawcira. the winner of the Great Northern Hurdles. ' Peary, who n>a;lo

his first public appearance, created a good impression, and, had ho been made less uso of early in the race, he might have won. Amato led into the straight, but it was only on sufferance, and he died away badly in the last furlong. Morrie Lad ran over a lot of extra ground, nnd his chances wore spoilt, but Golden Water never was away from tho fence, and his failuro can only bo put down to weight.

There were only three runners in.the Turamoo Hurdles, which went tu Leolanter after n good set-to with To Whetu from the last fence. Marton has broken down, and was withdrawn, and so was Centaur, who is hardly ready for racing. Windago led for the first half-mile, and was goinjii iisily at the top of tho course, but he got into the fence there and came down. Leolanter was n long way back in tho early stages, but, at the half-mile, bo joined To Whetu, and had too much paeo for him nil tho fiat. At tho last fence he screwed badly, and cut the hurdle down, allowing Te Whetu to got on terms, but, after a hard race, tho chestnut won by a length.

As far as tho "talent" was concerned, tho result of the Steeplechase was a complete surprise, though the winner, being a local horse, was well supported. Mount Cook, on whom W. Young had the mount, ivr.s favourite, and Sir Lethe and Winiata were fancied in that order. With half a mile gone, Sir Lethe was out in front, but Mount C'oolc was always handy, and Young had a hard task to control him. Aorangi was running second to Sir Lethe over the first two miles, with Mount Cook and Winiata next. Going down the back the last time, Winiata rushed to' the front, nnd tho race looked [iUover, but he fell at the double, and Mount Cook was left in charge. Half a mile from homo Yasmak challenged, and the pair raced at the last fence together. Yasmak, however, had too much pace, nnd won easily, with Sir-Lethe third, just in front of Te Arai. Lull was the only other horse to finish. Lingerer was pulled up and Aorangi fell at the* back of .the course.

Napper was made favourite in the Hack Hurdles, and he justified his supporters' confidence by romping in an easy winner in two seconds faster time than tho open hurdle race. His performance was all the more meritorious because he r.ave Captain Bell a big start-over the last half-mile. The latter was out in front over the first mile, nnd his victory seemed assured till Napper came with, a strong run, and beat him pointless. Tina Toa was prominent for 12 furlongs, but he tired badly at the finish. D'Nil was always on hand, and jumped well, but ho is not ready yet. Another favourite prevailed in the Scurry hack event, which went to Projectile. Tho winner was ridden by H. Gre-i, who onlv arrived on the morning of the races. " Gold Battery and Gold Circlo made play to "the turn, with Projectile and Hatana handy. Once in line for home, Gray drove Projectilo to the front, and, holding his own, he won comfortably from G°ld Circle, with Gold Battery and Hatana next. The last-named was interfered with at the turn, or ho I may have been closer to the winner. This was tho biggest field of the day-no fewer than twenty-three horses going to tho post. The concluding event was a spirited betting race, and several. horses were well supported. Tho absolute favourite was Vi, who scored a lucky win, through the over-confidence of the rider_ of Starboard. Ariom made the early running from Starboard, Vi, and Humuiins Bird. At t.ie distance, Starboard had the race in hand, but his rider took matters too quietly, and allowed Vi to get up and win. Ecloguo was a neck behind Starboard, and then came Bliss and Peacemaker. Bliss was tho unlucky horse iu the race, as slio got off badly, and had a bad run the wholo wav. She was ridden by R. Gray, who is better known as a hurdle horseman. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. IBy Telegraph—Press Association.) Hastings, June 21. . The following are. the acceptances for.. ! the second day of the Hawke's Baj Jockey Club's races:—• ~ KIDNAPPERS;. HA.GK , -.-HLRDL%: One milo and half.—Bollin, 10st. 131b.; D'Nil. lOst. _ 71b.; Espartero, • lOst. Gib.; Cullinan, lOst. 'Gib.; Merry Lawn, lOst. Sib- r Euroca, lOst.; Kild'onan,'9st. 91b.; Highden,- 9st.; Donze'i, 9st.; Polynices, 9st.; Whitestone, 9st.; .Cairnbrogie, 9st. HAVELOCK ILVCK STEEPLES. Two miles.—Don Carlos, lOst. 101b.; Hoanga, lOst. 91b.; Wanstead, lOst. 91b.; Sunray, lOst. 81b.; Starlight, lOst. 71b.; Rosegrove, lOst. 21b.; Sardonyx. lOst.; Wirral, lOst.; Kohupatiki, 9st. 71b.; Castle Canter, 9st. 71b. HAWKE'S BAY HURDLES. Two miles.—Whakaweira, list. 41b.; Continuance, list. 21b.; Centaur, lOst. 71b.; Te Whetu, 9st. 131b.; Martin, 9st. lllb.; Passive, 9st. 91b.; Mt. Cook, 9st. 71b.; Mallet, 9st. 71b.; Leolanter, 9st. 71b.; D'Nil, 9st. 31b.; Tina Toa, 9st. lib.; Windage, 9st.; .Rabbiter, 9st.; Raupare, 9st. LADIES' NECKLACE. Once roundHilarian, list. 91b.; Pohutu, list. 71b.; Golden AVater, list, lib.; Obscurity, lOst. lllb.; Monsieur Soult, lOst. 101b.; Burton, lOst. 81b.; Bas Blue, lOst. 71b.; Scots Fusilier, lOst. 71b.; St. Riga, lOst. 71b. j Turqueena, lOst. 71b.; Longboat, ICst. 71b.; Water-o-milk. 10=t. 71b. JUNE STEEPLES. Two milss and a half.-Sir Lethe, list.; Winiata, 10st. 51b.; Starlight, lOst. lib.; Lull, 9st. 71b. RAUKAAVA HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlonzs.—Amaru, lOst. 31b.; Gold Circle, 9st. 131b.; Stourton. 9st. 121b.; Composed, 9.-t 101b.; Moutoa Girl. flst. 81b.: Esmeh, 9ft. Gib.; Happv New Year, 9*t.; Halana, 9st.; Otahu, 9st.; Amphora. 9st. FINAL HANDICAP. -Six furlonirsBliss, lOst. 91b.: Starboard. 9st. 121b.; Eelngue, 9.st. lllb.: Srnweed, 9st. 71b.; Cork, 9st. fill).; Gold Circle, 9st. Bib.; Hilarian, 9st.; Axis, 9st.