THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1336, 13 January 1912, Page 13

THE TURF.

« WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. In connection with .the Wellington Racing Club's summer meeting (January 20, 22, and '24) tho following acceptances have boen received for tho first day's oveuts :— TRENTHAM WEI,TEE HANDICAP, , Of 100 sovs. One mile.

« : FINAL PAYMENTS. The following are final payments for tho WELLINGTON STAKES, of , 550 sovs. For two and three-year-olds. Weight-for-ago. Five furlongs. Mr. W. E. Bidwill's ch. f. Submersion, by Elovation—lmmersion, 2yre. Mr. W. E, Bidwill's b. f, Imagination, by Birkenhead—Culmination, 2yrs. . Mr. Highden's br. f. Neirene, by Martian —Cuiralba.. 2yrs. Mr. D. Buick's blk. c. Rangiatua, by Papakura—Elusion, 3yrs. Mr. F. Hall's b. c. Obligant, by OUigado—Cyreiiso, 2yrs. Mr. James Running's b. f., by Hierarch —Crecy, 2yrs. Sir George Clifford's b. c. Autumnus, by Treadmill—Gold Loaf, 2yrs. Sir George Clifford's ch. f. Scottish Star, by Clanranald—Safeguard, 2yra. Sir Goorgo Clifford's ch. f. Winning ■"Way, by Cannio Chiel—Lady Wayward, 2yrs. Mr. C. Dawson's ch. c. Glad Tidings, by Gladstone—St. -Miu-y,. 3yrß.,><>- .;:T -".i <■ : Mr. A. F. Douglas's g., by St.- AmbroseMaude, 2yrs. Mr. G. D. Greenwood's br. o. Canute, by Charlemagno ll—Lady Helen, 2yrs. Mr. W. Nidd's b. f. Peroneal, by Achilles—Prelude, 2yrs. Mr. A. R. Durranfs b. f, Sinapis, by St. Ambrose —Prologue, 3yrs. Mr. G. D. Greenwood's ch. c. Valido, by Veles—Slaveway, 2yrs. Hon. J. D. Ormond's -b. f. Glade, by Birkenhead—Gladisla, 2yrs. | Mr. H. W. Parata's b. 'c. Rongapai, by Conqueror—Punowai, 2yrs. Mr. Highden's br. f. Ermengarde, by Charlemagne ll—Watershoot, 2yrs. Mr. T. Sheenan's ch. f., by Boniform— Leonore, 2yrs. ' Mesdames Foss and Steuan-fs br. c. Prince Soult, by Soult—Lady Hester, 2yrs. , ENTRIES. Tho following entries, have been recoived:— FIRST DAY. TRIAL PLATE. Seven furlongs—Kimona, Lady Volley, Mallard, Mira, Tripoli, Heatherbrae, Outward, Taonui, Big Blast, Makara, St. Petersburg, Lady Nolan, Sir Donald. SECOND DAY. DISPOSAL STAKES. Five furlongs.— All Guns, Weo Rose, Biddy, Emma, Invoran, Papatere, Big Blast, Palestine, Aema, Ballvshannon, Kingswell, Naumai, Ladr6no, Rouge Dragoon! TIIIRD DAY. SELLING PLATE. Six furlongs — .Rouge Dragoon, All Guns, Papatere, Big Blast, Palestine, Aema, BaHyshannon, Kingswell, Laius, Ladrone.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

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When the Wellington Cup acceptors wero announced Inst night tho absenco of tho names of both.Miss Mischief and Byron came as a surprise, as the latter has been a strong favourite 6ince tho weights appe-ared. It must, however, be said that had 'he succeeded.''at the weights, it would have shaken confidence in public form. His presence in the Telegraph Handicap will lend additional interest to that event.

Gladiolo is not to be seen out in the Telegraph Handicap, but she will contest tho five-furlong race at Trentham on Saturday next.

Recently the lviccarton Trainers' Association wrote to Mr. A. E. Whyte, secretary of tho Wellington Racing Club, to inquire as to the construction of the sand track at Trentham, as they intended to approach tho Canterbury Jockey Club with a view to ascertaining whether the latter body would construct a similar gallop at Riccarton. Mr. Wliyto supplied the information asked for, but pointed out that, on account of the'difference between the rainfall at Trentham and that at Riccartoli. tho same track might not be suitable in the south. 110 i-eoommcndod different construction to suit the conditions at Riccarton. The Trainers' Association subsequently thanked Mr. Whyte for tho information supplied, and stated that it was intended to approach the Jockey Club for the purpose of having a winter gallop constructed on tho lines suggested by the Wellington secretary.

Ma Itio Rosette, who has boen on a visit to San Fran, was railed through from To Mahanga station to Wanganni on Tuesday morning. The mare is the property of Mr. G. F. Moore, of Bushy I'ark.

Seraphic is the only member of J. Cameron's team which will bo racing at Trentham. On tho samo dates Seatondale and Thrave will be 'at Foxton, and ■Sleilaris, with Lady Tehuknti, will bo at Wairoa. The last-menlioned pair are, in company with Lamsdorff, to be walked to tile mooting, and will start oil- their three days' journey on Monday next.

Tho Kai-nmu team for Trentlmni will bo brought to headquarters by mail train on Tuesday. On tlio day following the teams controlled by. It. Ciooscmnn and -T. Quinlivnn will be railed through.

Bliss has been lamo off and on lately, but, with a day's spell,' tho seeins to get sound again. 1

Tho stallion Zimmerman, who has been doing stud duty in tho nawcra and Wanganui district, returned to Karamu yesterday.

Corazon has been brought into Hastings again to bo prepared for winter jumping ovents.

Merriwai, who won ilio Great Northern Ilurdlcfl in 1&07, is engaged just now in the position of shepherd's hack on Messrs. Doufilas 13ras' estate. Later, vtwft Uia

ground gerts more mellow, it is intended to send tho eon of Merriweo down to Hastings for tho purpose of getting ready for obstacle ovents. Burton, who figures in tho jumping events at tho forthcoming Gisborne and Poverty Bay meetings, 13 now trained by Atlas White at Hastings. Gold Circle is thought by his trainer to possess a good chance in tho Wellington Cup. Ho will bo ridden by tho apprentice, J. Rollo. Merriwa, who went wrong during his three-year-old career, was recently given another trial, in order to ascertain if ho would stand. The trial, however, proved abortive, and tho brown horso is now running out on his owner's station. The price paid for Bellan, recently purchased by a South Island sportsman, is stated to bo 300 guineas. A private letter received in Napier states that Jockey T. O'Brien is doing well in Australia, and has already ridden some half-dozen winners. The summer meeting of tho Gore Racing Club takes place on Wednesday and Thursday next. TJIO Invercargill hurdle torse, Erl King, who is at the present time in Australia, was a competitor in a flat raco at tho Lai Lai Falls meeting, near Ballarat (Vic.) 011 New Year's l)ay. Tho event chosen for the Birkenhead gelding was the Flying Handicap (live furlongs). Thero wero only five starters, but Erl King, who started favourite, failed to gain a placo.

FIXTURES.

Jan. 17 and 18— Gore R.C. Summer. Jan. 20 and 22 —Vox!on E.C. Annual. Jan. 20, 22, and 24—Wellington E.G. Summer. Jan.'27 and 2J—Takapuaa J.C. Snmmor. Fob. 1 and.2—Gisborno R.C. Snmmor.' Feb. 1 and 3—Canterbury J.C. Summer. Feb. 7 and B—Egmont E.C. Siunmor. Feb. B—To Kuiti R.C. Annual. Feb. 8 and 9—Poverty Bay T.C. Annual. Pel). H and 15—'Taranaki J.C. Autumn. Feb. 21, 22, and 24—Dunedin J.C. Autumn. Feb. 21 arid 22—Woodville District J.C. Autumn. Feb. 23 and 21—South. Auckland R.C. Annual. , Feb. 29 and March 2—'Wanganui J.C. Autumn. March G and 7—Dannovirke E.C. Autumn. March 13 and 14—Napier Park E.C. Autumn. March 18 —Opunake E.C. Annual.

CRICKET. .

1 NEW MATCHES TO-I>A7, Now matches will be commenced in first-grade cricket to-day. Central meet College, and North play East li, at the Basin Reserve. East A havo to go out of ,town to play tho Ilutt Club on their own ground, and South are to engage l'etonc, at Petono.

st. lb. st. lb. Odessa 10 ID Blakney 8 11 Turna ' 9 13 Laius 8 7 Ovation D 0 Blend 8 0 ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. One mile. st. 11). 6t. lb. Sea Queen .. 9 5 Sir Knox ....«, 8 12 St- Felix 9 3 Eclogao ' 8 7 Golden Loop 9 0 Beacon 8 u Splash 8 12 Negative 8 0 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. Five furlongs. st.lb. st. lb. Gipsy Belle 9 1 Altcar 7 8 Naumai .... 9 1 Deploy 7 5 Gladiole .... 8 II) Ascalon 1 j Lord Soult 8 3 Emma S 1 IChnmsin ... 7'11 Pnrakau .... 6 7 Raagiatua ... 7 11 NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs. Four furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Glado 8 5 Neirene 7 3 Peroneal 8 2 Imagination 7 0 Canufco 8 0 Scottish Star 6 7 Stepney 7 10 Warsight G 7 Merton -7 10 Styx ... ' jj 7 Obligant • 7 3 Daybreak .... G 7 WELLINGTON CUP, Of 850 60vs. Orio mile and a half. et. lb. ' st. lb. Merrivonia* 8 0 Sea ... G 10 Mendip 8 0 Flingot ... G 7 Midnight Snn 7 13 First Battery G 7 Aberbrotliock 7 111 Kauroa ...... 6 7 Bliss 7 9 British Maid G 7 Undecided ... " 9 Royal Marine 6 7 Coromandel 7 7 Gold Circle... 6 7 . Birkline ... 7 3 Splash 6 7 Patriotic ... G 10 RUAPEHU HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Makara ....... 9 0 Sanguinary ... 7 7 ■ Sinapis 8 11 Kirkby 7 7 Seraphic 8 7 1'aonni 7 4 Gay Lawless 8 5 Indra 7 «0 Rongomau ... -7 12 Dirgo G 11 ' TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, . Of 400 sovs. Six furlcrngs. st. lb. st. lb. Equitas ' '9 12 Byron 7 12 Nyland ...... 8 12 PolyraorFutl Rato ... 8 12 phous. ... 7 10 Gipsy Belle 8 10 Faunus ...... 7 8 Culprit 8 .9 Dearest 7 5 Ireland 8 i Merric Frank 7 2 Bliss : 8 3 Longstep ... 6 13 Hermia 8 2 Deploy 6 13