THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1275, 2 November 1911, Page 6

THE TURF.

THE A-R.C. SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY'S RACES. GUINEAS WON BY GENERAL LATOUR. j (By Telegraph —Press Association.! Auckland, November 1. The opening day's events in connection With the Auckland Racing Club's Spring i meeting took placo at Kllorslic to-day. iThe weather was dull, but the attendance, I for an off day, was exceptionally The track was in good order. Totalisator receipts amounted to .£15,329 10s., this being an increaso of JC2GSG 10s. on last year's figures. Results: — MAIDEN HURDLE HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One milo and a half. Mr. L. Harris's b. g. Presently, by Birkenhead—Taihoa, 9st. ... (Scott) 1 Jlr. C. Norgrovo's Regain, llst._ (rinker) 1 Mr. Ross's Bon Cyr, 9st. ... (W. Ross) 5 Also started: Merry Lawn. Ost. bib.; Master William, 9st. 121b.; Denbies, 9st. 91b.; Highden, 9st. 81b.; Captain Paul, 9st. 81b.; Lloyds, 9st. Gib.; Sabine, 9st. alb.; Napenapc, Sst. lib.; Luxton, 9st.; Rambling Rose, 9st.; Westique, 9st. A fairly even start was effected. At the last fence Presently had a slight advantage, and, clearing in good style, went ahead, and won' by four lengths from Regain, with Bon Cyr four lengths away third. Highden and Westiquo fell. Time, 2min. 51sec. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, of 750 sovs. One milo. Mr. W. Walter's b. c. General Latour, by Soult—Merry Nif, 3yrs., Bst. 101b. (Brady) 1 Mr. D. M'Leod's br. f. Miss Winsome, by Soplt—Winsome, 3yre., Sst. 51b. (Dceley) 2 Mr. H. S. Easton's Sir Moutoa, by Sir Laddo—Cecile, 3yrs., Sst. 101b. (Speakman) 3 Also started: Malwa, Sst. lolb. General Latour was in the lead when the turn for homo was reached, but was joined by Miss Winsome at tho distance, the latter looking tho winner. At the lawn rails, Brady called on General Latour for a final effort, and the colt, answering with great gamencss, came at Miss Winsome fifty yards from tho post, and tho filly, failing to respond, General Latour snatched a victory by a head, amidst great excitement. Sir Moutoa was half a furlong away third. Time, imin. 40 2-ssec. Miss Winsome was a warm favourite, and, after the race, tho stewards asked Deeley (her rider) for an explanation of his handling of his monnt. This explanation, which was to the effect'that the mare was not herself and would not leave her opponent when he called on her for an effort, was accepted, Malwa camo down and broke her leg, being subsequently destroyed. WELCOME STAKES, of 350 sovs. Five furlongs, Mr. W. Montgomery's b. f. Dido, by Soult—Lady Kegel, Bst. (Whittaker) 1 Mr. F. W. Arnold's Tact, Bst, (Decley) 2 Mr. H. D. Delatour's Monorail, Sst. slb. (F. Jones) 3 Also started: Ailworthy, Bst. 51b.; Devastation, Sst. 51b.; Prince Merriwee, Bst. 51b.; Prince King, Bst. alb.; Centenary, Sst. 21b.; Monotone, Sst. 21b.; Monowai, Sst.

Dido was the first away, followed by Monorail, after whom camo Tact, with Devastation, Alhvorthy, and Prince Merriwee together next, and Prince King at the head of the others. The position was unchanged as they turned for home, but in the run to the post, Tact' put in her claim. Though she passed Monorail sho could not reach Dido who won by a length and a half. Time, Imin. 3soc. ONEHTJXGA STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs. About three miles. Mr. P. Johnson's b. g. Pleiades, by Daystar—Myra, aged, lOst. 91b. (Fu tcher) 1 Mr. C. Ring's Seldom, lOst. 31b. (M'Flynn) 2 Mr. J. Bunting's Taiaha, 9st. 91b. (Muleahey) 3 Also started: Sol, list. 91b.; Red M'Gregor, list. 31b.; Kapakapa, lOst.; Riro Atu, 9st. I2ib.; Whatashot, 9st. 111b.; Dhudeeu, 9st. 81b.; Rebel, 9st. 71b. Coming down the hill Pleiades and Seldom drew away and, after an interesting race, the former gained the verdict' bv' two lengths Taiaha, who ran a good' race, was four lengths away, third. Time, Cmin. 11 2-ssec. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 200 soys. Five furlongs. Mr. G. Bettley's Miss Li vonia, by Leolantis—Princess Agnes, Gst. Tib. (J. O'Shca) 1 Mr. T. Maybin's True Shot, Ts+. fllb. (J. Brady) 2 Mr. Walters's Gold Size, Gst. 101b. (Sioekley) 3 Also started; Kalcama, 9st. 51b.; Jack Delaval, Sst. 51b.; Maheno, Sst. 91b.; Lucille, Sst.; Mighty Atom, Tst. 121b.; Urnkehu, Tst, 91b.; Taft, Tst. Gib.; Lady Dot, Tst. 51b.; Blue Garment, Tst. 21b.; Peggy Pryde, Gst. Tib. When tlio straight was reached, Miss Livonia and True Shot were in the van, and the former won by a head. Time, lmin. 2 2-ssoc. CITY HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr. A. Jackson's br. g. Coromandol, by Menschikoff Golden Rose, Gyrs., Gst. 101b (E. Morris) 1 Mr. B. T. Hawkins's Master Wairiki, Bst, 21b (!•', D. Jones) 2 Mr. M'Nicoll's Maxwell, Tst. 51b. (J. Buchanan) 3 Also started; Waimangu, Sst. 51b.; Santa Rosa, Bst. 41b.; Antoinette, Sst. 91b.; Soultoria, Bst. 31b.; Ngapuka, Tst. Sib.; Sea Elf, Tst. Tib.; Captain Soult, Tst. 51b.; Sir Artegal, Tst. 51b.; Flying Soult, Gst. 101b.; First Wairiki, Gst. 91b.; Jollio Fille, Gst. 91b.; Duma, Tst. 31b.

The field went off in perfcct line. In tho straight a good race was witnessed, Master Wairiki being challenged from tho distance by Maxwell, Flying Soult, Soultoria and Coromandel. The last-named, running along gamely, won by half a length, witli JlaxweU a length aud a half behind Master Wairiki. Time, 2min. 8 4-ssec

HOBSON HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. R. B. Hine's St. Amass, by Soiilt —Cottie, Sst. 131b (P. Brady) 1 Mr. J. George's Royal Arms, Bst. lib. (Sceats) 2 Mr. O. Cox's llecipe, 7st. lib.

(M'Carten) 3 Also started: Gloy, 9st.; Poictiers, Sst. 91b.; Master Jack, Sst. 81b.; Wee Olga, Sst. Sib.; Sphinx, Bst 51b.; Fuss, Sst. sib.; Caruso, 7st. 131b.; Haku, 7st. 121b.; Bogey, 7st. 111b.; Hemisphere, 7st. 101b.; Goodwin Sands, 7st. 91b.; Jlarekoa, 7st. 8!b.; Firelock, 7st. 41b.; Monothol, 7st. lib!; Taketumu, 7st. 41b.; La lieina, 7st. lib!; Rutter, 7st.; Manurewa, 7st.; Bon Jour! 7st.; St. Lewis, 7st.; Countree, 7st.; Manuinui, 7st.

Bogey was first into the straight, but inside the distanco was passed by St Amans, who won by a length from 'Rovai Arms. Recipo was a length and a half away. Time, Iniin. ]fi 3-ssei\

FLYING HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seveu furlongs. Mr. G. Bettley's Miss Livonia, bv Leolantis—Princess Agnes, Gst. 7lb. (J. O'Shca) 1 Mr. J. M'lvicoll's Tattoo, Bst. 71b.

(M. Ryan) 2 Messrs. Tooman and M'Hugli's Admiral Soult, 7st (J. Conquest) 3 Also started; King Soult, list.; Dawn 7st. 101b'.; Crown Pearl, 7st. 71b. '

Below tho distance Miss Livonia was almost on terms with Tattoo, and retting tho better of tho latter in tho la.st few strides, won by a head, with Ac mir.il Soult third, half a length awav. Time lmin. 28 4-ssec. " '