THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1239, 22 September 1911, Page 7

THE TURF.

AVONDALE RACES. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.! . Auckland, September 21. Tho following are tho acceptances for Saturday's racing at Avondale:— jS'l'KSlfitV HANDICAP. Four furlongs.—Monorail, Bst. 1111).; f-cinolina, Sst. 31b.j Prince King, Tit. 121b.; Lanercost, Sst.i Dido, 7=t. 111b.; Opposition, 7st. 101b.; Prince Jfemwee, 7st. 1011).; Paoli, "sr. 81b.; Salvaimie, 7st. (lib.; Monoline, 7st. filb.; Tact, 7st. Gib.; Bleriot, 7st. 61b. HTJKDLI! RACE. Ono mile and threequarters.—Delegate, lOst. (lib.; Bcgain, 10st. -lib.; Don Quox, ldst. 21b.; Seldom, »st. 101b.; Jliss Explosion, 9st. Sib. j Taiaha, 9st. 51b.; Mavourncen, 9>t.; St. Wood, 9st.;Dhudeon, Ost.; Denbies, Ost.; Lux ton, Ost.; Presently, 9st.

NEW LYNN HANDICAP. Fire furlongs.—Caruso, 9st.; Iβ Whararoa, Sit. 131b. j Hard Rock, Bst. • 121b.; Haku, Bst. lllb.; Takehmia, Bst. Sib.; Sir Walter, Sst. lib.; Cacdmon, Bst. 21b.; Sabine, bat. 21b.; Takinui, Sst. lib.; Wacrenga, Bst. lib.; Glad Heart, Sst. lib.; Monathol, Sst.; Lady Chiara, Bsr.; Maninina, Bst.; Tipperary, B?t.j Alleta, Sit.; Friendless, Bst.; Kuffy, Bst; Lord Delaval, Est.: Maketu, Sst.; Lady Thorn, Bst.; Bell Crispin, 7st. 131b.

MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP. Five furlong?.—Turbine, 9st. 131b.; Hohuugatahi, 9st. 131b.; Urukehu, Sst. 41b.; Peggy Pryde, 7st lib.; Lady Dot, 7st. 31b.s Columbia, 7st. 2ib,; Frontino, 7st.; Lady Betty,, list. 131b.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Turbine, 9st. 31b.; Flving Soult, 7st. 71b.; Admiral Soiilt. 7st. ofb.; Lucille, 7sh; Frontino, Gst. 121b.; Poictiers, Gst. 121b.; Blue Mount, Gst. 121b.; Falchion, Gst. 91b.

NinOTAPTJ HANDICAP. Seven fr.rlongs.—Domino, Sst. 121b.; Captain Sonlt. Sst 7ib.; Grenadier, 7st. 131b.; First Wairiki, "sr. 61b.; St. Amans, 7st.; Master Jack, Gst. 131b.; Peggy v Pryde, fist 131b.; Blue Mount. Ost. lllb.; Veitalia. Cst. 101b.; Jliss Livonia, 6st 101b.; Ruatangata, 6st 101b.; Jolie Ville, Gst. 101b.

PLUMPTON HANDICAP. One mile.Sedition, Ost. 121b.; Electrakoff, 9st. Gib.; Master Wairiki, Sst. 51b.; Salute, Sst. 31b.; Sea Elf, 7st. 131b.; Flying Soult, 7st. lib.; Fuss, 6st. 101b.

HAWKE'S BAY J.C. WEIGHTS, (By TelecraDh—Press Association.) Napier, September 21. Tho following weights have boon declared for the Hawko's Bay Jockey Club's spring meeting:— TOMOANA HACK HURDLES. One milo and three-quarters.—Kspartero, list. 81b.; Morocambe, lOst. lllb.; Donzcl, lOst. 31b.; Cullinan, lOst.; Tina Toa, Sst. 91b.; Scots Fusilier, flst. 51b.; Waipureku, 9st. 31b.; Granton, 9st. 31b.; Polynices, 9st. 21b.; Appelles, Ost. 21b.; Fond Memory, 9st. 21b.; Castleside, 9st.; Longboat, 9st.

FLAXMERE HACK HANDICAP. Six furlonss.—Peacemaker. 9st.; Gold Circle, Sst. 121b.; San Pluie, Bst. Ulb.; Vega, Bst. 41b.; Jlonupai, Sst. lib,; Amaru, Bst.; Allurement. Bst.; Meremere, 7st. 91b.; Merrio Lad, 7st. 71b.; San Fran —Maude filly, 7st. 51b.; Frieze, 7st. 21b.; Fair Average, 7st

SPRING HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—Woodhey, 9st.; Sandstream, Bst. 111b. j Goldfindor, Bst. 01b.; Ariom, 7st. 81b.; Vi, "st. 61b.; Voetgang, Cst. 121b.; Amato, 6st. 121b.; Melologuc, Gst. 91b.; Idealist, Cst. 9lb.

WAIPATU HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Gold Circle, 9st.; Altcar, Bst. 111b.; Bollah, Bst. alb.; Mamipai, Gst. 31b.; Amaru, Bst. 21b.; Allurement,. Sst. 21b.; Fleetweek, Bst; Scois Fusilier, 7st. 121b.; MerotUOTO, 7st. 111b.; Merrio Lad, 7sf. 91b.; Composed, ; 7st. 81b.; Birkenhead—nippolito gelding, 7st. 81b.; Rangipoa, 7st. 71b.; Ngakau, -7st- 41b.; Seraphic, 7st. 41b.; Frieze, 7st. i\h.; Otama, "st. 21b.;'Right Oh, 7st.; All Trumps, 7st.; Baudaloro, Ist.; The Nut, 7st. FINAL HANDICAP. Six furlongsBobrikoff, lOst. 41b.; Faunus, Sst. 21b.; Bliss, Bst. lib. ;<. Lord Soult, Bst, 21b.; L>Do22lins»- 7st; 131b.; Bootle, 7st. 121b.; To ■Puiar7sf. 101b.; Vi, '7st. 71b.; Blue Lake, ■7st. 21b.; Gold Battery, 6st. 121b.; Seaton Dale, Cst. 121b.; Erin. Gst. lpib.; Winning Post, 6st. 71b.; San Pluie, Gst. 7lb. . NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING, (By Telegraph— Press Association.) . Christch'urch, September 21. The New Brighton Trotting Club's Spring meeting opened to-day. The weather, was unsettled at the start, but cleared later.. The course was slightly heavy as tho result of the recent rains. The 'totalisator investments were ,€7505, as against £1705 last year, when the bookmakers were operating. The results are as follow:— ' ' \ TRIAL HANDICAP, of 55 sovs. One mile and a half.— Minora, lOsoc., 1; Pnsio (J, 13ssc, 2; Merry Wood, Msec, 3. Fifteen others started. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min. 57 l-ssoc. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of 10 sovs. . One mile.—Lincoln Junior. lOsee., 1; Eunice, lGsec., 2; Metallic, lGsec.. 3. Twenty-four others started. Won by eight lengths. 'Time, 2min. 3!) sec. BROOKLYN HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Two miles.— Qnincey. Ssed., 1; Imperial Polly, scr.. 2; Onward, Gsoc, 3. Also started: Wallace Junior. 3?ec.; Blaclcehikl Boy, 4scc.: Brown Bell, 4see.; Fufoe, ■tsec.; Robert Emmetf. 4sec.: Galvanita, Cfec.; Adonis, G=ec.; Prince Rufus. Gsee.; Little Stranger, 0-cc. Won by a length. Time, 4min. SGsec. BUE\ybOD HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Two miles.—Clive, l.Gsec, 1; Gladsome, Msec, 2;' Link, 19sec,. 3. Eight others started. Won easily by twelve lengths. Time, 4min.. ssec.

INNOVATION' HANDICAP, of 55 sovs. One mile, and a half.—Calm, lisec, 1; Lady e Perlta, Msec, 2; Professor, l-kec, 3. Fifteen others, started. "Won easily. Time 3min. 50sec. '

ELECTRIC- HANDICAP, of GO sovs. One mile.—Star Child, osec, 1; Hamaptika, Osec, 2; Millie C, scr., 3. Five others started. Won by half a length. Time 2min. 26 1-osec.

RITA HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. One mile and a halt'.—Coiner, 3-ec, 1; Mnrieta Gsec, 2; Lula Child, scr., 3. Fourteen others started. Won by six lengths. Timo, 3min.' 52sec. DASH HANDICAP, of G5 sovs. One mile.—Elsa Htion, Msec, 1; Kavalli, 14scc 2; Grace Darlington, 12sec, 3. ' Eight others started. Won by two lengths Time, 2min. 41 2-ssec. A.J.C. SPRING MEETING. PROSPECTS OV GOOD RACING. By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright t> i- i> Ti Sydney, September 21. Practically all tho brst horses from Victoria, Queensland, and New Zealand have arrived to take part in the spring meeting.. There are prospects of the fixture resulting in the best racing ever seen here. SYDNEY SCRATCHINGS. (Rec. Sopetrober 21,..0.3Q.p.m.) Sydney, September 21. Lndy Medallist has been scratched for tho Hawkcsbury Spring Handicap.-Canute has been scratched for the Breeders' Plate and the Gimcrack Stakes. NOTES AND COMMENTS. {Bt Gt.en-cok.l In view of the fact that he is such a staunch favourite for the New Zealand Cup, great interest will centre in the appearance of Colcliinder at the Hastings meeting next month. According to reports the four-year-old is not as forward as liis siipnorters would wish, and this will bo all the more against him by reason of tho fact that he is a very poor track worker. In view of these drawbacks, his traiiior will require (o race him on every opportunity during the next month, ami, even if ho does this (unions the lioi-fc. shows winning form in the near future), ho. i>; likely to see a longer price in the big Riceiirton event than is at present quolnd against him. A reminder is given tc> owners Hint nominations for the spring meeting of the Napier Park Racing Club clo-o this evening at 8 o'clock with the secretarv Mr. J. E.- Gleudow- ■ •

The Mariboroujh Kacinp Club insert an announcement in this issue notifying thoso concerned that nominations for the spring meeting clo«o to-morrow night. Tho telegraph 'office ;it Blenheim is open till S p.m.

Southern jotkevs who were riding lit the Avoiuljlp meeting completely put tho local "knights of the pig-kin" in (he shade. F. D. Jones and A. Oliver each won two races, and were in second pi ace once, while J. .1 mips won the Strepleclinsi', and F. C'oleman rnde the srcDiid hor:-o. .1. Soentes. who has recently returned t:i Auckland after ;m nbsrnro of fevernl yetirs. B. Drelpy, and .1. Tinker rode the rcmiiinin? winners.

Ecturned visitors from thn Avondale meeting state thai Pleiades was most unlucky not to win the Steeplechase on Wednesday. He went to the front down the back stretch in the last-circuit, but hit the third fence from home very hard, and Lind went out on his neck. After a struggle for nearly a furlong the jccKer endeavoured to regain bis seat, but failed, and fell off.

The ox-Xew Zealand cross-country rider, J. N. M'Gregor. who won the lastY.li.C. Grand National Steeplechase on Confide, was at a recent mopting. of the .V.E.C. committee. suspended from riding until October 13, the day prior to the opening of the V.A.T.C. spring meeting.

According to statements made by thoso on board, passengers who were making the trip from New Zealaud to' Sydney in the s.s. Ulimaroa a few weeks ago, did not require to wait for their arrival them for happenings at Tattersnll's .meeting. The victory of Los Angeles in the Clielmsfovd Stakes was communicated to the ship, by wireless of course, when she was GOO miles from Sydney.

The Australian jockey. S. , Ferguson, who has for some time been riding with conspicuous success in Austria, has decided to give that country another trial. Ho has accepted a thres-years' engagement with liis present 'employer. Baron Springer.

F. Burn, who is regarded ns Victoria's premier cross-country rider, has made a pood recovery from the accident he had in the Australian Steeplechase, when a piece of bone was chipped off his auklu. He is now able to ride about on his pony and superintend the. work of his team.

At tho IDoncaster-incctini! on September H the Australian. F. WooHon, who holds tho leading position in the list of winning joekoys for the season, was severely reprimanded and cautioned for disobedience at tho post in the Cleveland Handicap.

H. Cairns, who has been riding in and around Melbourne' during the last two seasons, won the Hurdle Race at Moouee Valley on September 13. His mount, Gamecock, started second favourite.

After being successful at the Caulfield meeting, Silver Bullet changed bands, and has gone into D. J. Price's stables. The price paid for tho Calibre gelding was cot made public.

Acceptances for the first day's events at the V.'anganni Jockey Club's spring meeting close on Monday next.

At the conclusion of tho recent Walrarapa Hunt Club meeting a difference of opinion existed between the owners of Inveran and Whstarangi ns to which was the better of tho pair, and, to decide tho matter, they raced over live furlongs on Saturday morning on the Clarovillo course. Invoran, who was ridden by T. Pritchard, won easily.

C. Pritchard is taking P.ongomau and his full brother Terawhiti to-Otaki this morning.

Inveran, ivho lias an engagement in the Hack Hurilles at O'.aki to-mcrrow, will be ridden by the Hutt horseman T. Pritehard. The OfDeer celtling Ins only been schooled once, and that v;ns over a sin.?!o fence when Roin;; at half pace. His trainer is quite confident that with a littlo racing he will mnko a good hurdlo horse. ' r _ Arranscments were corapleied for sendinj Gnomo and Orton to tho Wansamii meeting to.rep-resent- Jlr. G. D. • Greenwood there, but these havo now httn eancelled. So it may be presumed the horses named will not nin. R. Hatch, who had been .ensa.Ted to ride. Orton iu tho Guineas, will now,bo. able to accept another engagement. ... , . - ". ■.

The Clarevillo trainer, N. Williams, in. charge of Full IJate. San Port, anil Inreran, is arriving at Wellington at midday to-day, on his way to Otalii. Tho' trio will ho sent on by, the afternoon train. .-.■ . . .

[. Cutts passed through Wellington yesterday on his way north, but he onlv had two horses, not three, as was previously stated. Presumably Avarice is .tho absentee. J. V. Ilathaway has shifted his quarters from Palmerston North to Dannevirke. His pupils consist of Merry Lawn, Itoscgrove, and a three-year-old gelding by Advance. It. Thompson has accepted a retainer from Mr. 0. F. Vollance, of Masterton, for a period of twelve months, and the owner of Sir Lethe vrill now have first call on his services.' . ' "-,■' ,' ' It was intended that Wirral . was to havo inado the trip to Sydney last Friday (says tho Napier "Daily Telegraph"), but iu consequence of E. Gray being injured when riding tho Birkenhead gelding in the Dannevirke Steeplechase, the invasion has been deferred for . a time. Gray got a nasty bruising oil one of his shoulders, but ho was able to go homo from Daunovirke on Thursday. Percy Cofiey put Patrobus into active commission again about the beginning of this month, and. the St. Clements horse is at present big and bright. Cqii'ey has also placed iu work Ngatiraunui (Maniapoto—Secrecy). Captain Jingle has been fired in both front legs, consequently he has had to take a holiday, and it will probably bo some considerable tinio ere ho steps out again to tako a position at the tapes. FIXTURES. September 23—Avondale J.C. Spring. September 2J and 2a—Utaki Maori itC Spring. September 28 ana -29-Wansanui J C Spring. , : October 4—llawke's Bay J.C. Spring October 11 and 12—JIarlborou»h°K C Spring. October 11 and 14—Duuedin J.C. Sprine October 11—Napier Park K.C.> SpriiW October 24 aud :;G—Groymouth J.C. Sprin» October 2li and 27—i'ove.-ty Bay x £•' Spring. November I, G, 8, and 11—Canterbury J.C Metropolitan. November 22 and 23—South Canterbury J.C. Spring. .