THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1342, 20 January 1912, Page 13

THE TURF.

ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT. E. Eobinson (Wellington)— Four years next Kastcr. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. STJIfMER MEETING. The Wellington Raciiwf Club's sumnior meeting opens at Trentuam to-day, and nill bo continued on Jlouday and We<lnesday next. A large number of horses arrived from different parts of the Dominion during the week, and somo interesting racing is looked forward to this afternoon and on succeeding days. The racing track and tlio lawn, and saddling paddock ar-) all in capital order, and it soems as if nothing but Sno weather is required to make the meeting a success, lor the convenienco of the club's patrons special arrangements have been made whereby trains will leave To Aro, for the racecourse at 10.28 a.m. and 10.13 a.m., and leavo Lambton Statipn for the racecourse at 10.45 and 10.55 a.m., 11.5 a.m., and 1.5 p.m. A number of special trains hive also been arranged for the return journey. Tho following are the probable starters and ridera in the two principal events to be dccid«d fhis afternoon:— WELLINGTON CUP, of 850 soys. Ono milo and a half. Mr. J. Ames's Merrivonia, Bst. (W. Price). Mr. H. Spratfs Mondip, Bst. (W. Young). Mr. E. J. Watt's Midnight Sun, 7st. IQ|}i /T? TWl«v\ Jlr. D. Buick's Abarbrothock, 7st. 121b. (C. Jenkins). Mr. Gr. Hunter's Bliss, 7st. 31b. (R. Young). Mr. W. Smart's Undecided, 7st. 91b. (L; Wilson). Mr. A. Jackson's OoTomandel, 7st, 71b. (H. Gray). Mr. C. Morse's Birkline, 7st. Sib. (C. Brown). Mr. J. Foreman's Patriotic, 6st 101b. (M. M'Donald). Mr. L. Pascal's Flingot, 7st. 61b. ( ). Mr. W. M. Ellerton's Sea Queen, 6eL 101b. (Griffin). Mr. H. J. Cameron's Kauroo, 6aL 71b. Mr. M. Larery's British Maid, Gst. 71b. (H. Watson). Mr. H. Hodge'a Splash, 6st. 71b. (T. L. Catt). Mr. P. W. Sarsfiald's Eoyal Marine, 6st. 71b. (C. Emerson). TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 400 bots. Six furlongs. Mr. F. Preston's Equitas, 9st. 121b. (W. Young). Mr. "ilighden Nyland, Bst. 121b. (A. Oliver). Jlr. "Highden's" Polymorphous, 7st. lOib ( ). Mr. R. Cooper's Full Rate, Bst. 12lb. (S. Keid). Mr. J. Monk's Gipsy Belle, Bst. 101b. (F. E. Jones). Messrs. Stead's Culprit, Bsi 91b. (Whittaker) Mr. E. J. Watt's Ireland,-. Bst. 4lb. (C. Jenkins). Mr. R. A. M'Donald's Hermia, Bst. 21b. (M'Donald). Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Byron, 7at. 121b. (H. Gray). Hon J. D. O.rmond'i Faunus, 7st. 81b. (L. Wilson). Mr. W. SmaTfs Merry Frank, 7st. 21b. Mr. C. B. Pharazyn's Longstop, Bst. 131b. (—). Mr. D. Ross's Deploy, 6st. 131b. (C. Emerson).

C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING.

MIDDLE PARE PLATE. CQjr Teleeraeh—Press Association.) Christchurch, Januaiy 19. After the first forfait tho following remain in the Middle Park Plate, of 500 sov6., to be run at tho C.J.C.'s Summer meeting:—Royal Scotch, Bon Ton, br. c. by St. Ambrose—Ambush, 2yrs., Imagination, Obligant, Bleriot, Gnome, Canute, Valido, b. f. by Hiorarch —Crecy, 2yrs., b. f. by Hiorarch—Gweniad, 2yrs., His Eniinenco, Autunums, Brown Owl, Winning Way, Counterfeit, Formulate, Naj,silia, Stardancer, Nereinn, b. c. Sario - Komuri, 2yrs., May Dalrymple, b. f. bv Canrobert—St, Brigid.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUD'S MEETING.

THE ACCEPTANCES. £Bj Tolojxasn.-l'rcss AisoclatJon.l Auckland, January 19. Tho following are the acceptances for the Takapuna Jockey Club's meeting:— HAUIUKI lIUEDLE RACE. Ono mile and u half.—Strallnnoira, lOst.j Mar tarere, Ost, 101b.; Captain Paul, 9st. 101b.; Westerly, 9st. 31b.; Lloyds, 9st. 31b. j Bon Cyr, 9st. 21b.; Master Theory, 9st. 21b.; Ciispineer, 9st. 21b.; Atahaore, 9st.; Bright Shot, Ost.; Field Marshal, 9st. OREWA HURDLE RACE, One mile and three-quarters.—Delegate, 12st. lib.; Don Quex, list. 41b.; Black Northern, lOst. lib.; Wellcast, 9st. 91b.; Master Theory, 9st.; Master William, 9st. TAKAPUNA CUP. Ono mile and throo furlongs.—Elcctrakoff, 9st. lib,; Soultoria, Bst. Glu.; Sea Elf, 7st. 61b.; Ngapuka, 7st. 41b.; Sir Artegal, 7st. 41b.; St. Aman's, 7st.; Jolie Fille, Gst. 131b.; Gloy, Gst lllb.; Spectre, Gst. 101b.; Waiotahi, 6st. 91b.; Le Reina, Gst. 81b.; Aristocrat,'Gst. 71b.; Taketuma, Gst. 71b. ZEALANDIA HANDICAP. Four furlongs.—Mighty Atom, 9st.; Red Lnpin, 9st.j Hikuai, Bst. Glb.;,Ashby, Bst, 31b,; Mahinga, Bst. 31b.; Lucille, Bst. 31b.; Maui Nina, 7st. 61b.; Bogey, 7st. Gib.; Hyporian, 7st. 61b.; Haronoa, 7st. 21b.; Caedmon, 7st.; Dark Rose, Gst 131b.; Mario Regina, Gst. 131b.; Solitude, 6st. 131b.; Cordite, Gst 131b. MAIDEN HANDICAP. One mileManurere, 9st.; Tiresonie, Out.; Kaween, fist lllb.; Pet, Bst. ilb.; Firelock, Bst. 31b.; Pukewera, Bst. 31b.; Invader, 7st. 101b.; Minto, 7st. 91b.; Marie Regina, 7st. 91b.; Avalon, 7st. 91b.; St. Lewis, 7st. 91b. FERRY HANDICAP. Fivn> fnrlongs and a half.—Tiresome 9st.; Bell Crispin, Bst. lib.; Invader, 7st. 131b.; Sir Walter, 7st. 121b.; Royal Armour, 7st. 121b.; Master Dix, 7st. lllb. ; Dark Rose, 7st. lllb.; Solitude, 7st.' lllb.; Avalon, 7st. lllb.; Cou.ntree, 7st. lllb.; Royal Irish, 7st lllb.; Ruttar, 7st. lllb.; Cwdite, 7st. lllb.; Cloudy Dawn, 7st. lllb.; Surplus, 7st. lllb,; RufFy, 7st. lllb.; Delavalite, 7st. lllb.; Constellation, 7st. lllb.; Baxbwire, 7st. lllb.; Sir Gladstone, 7st. lllb. CALLIOPI-, HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a half.—Bleriot, 7st. 101b.: Ha Z . elton, 7st. Gib.; Prince Mcrriwee, 7st 51b • Lannacost, 7st. 41b.; Indulgence, 7st. 31b' : His Eminence, 7st. 31b.; Semolina, 7st.' 31b.; Monotone, , st. 21b.; Potoa, 7st. 21b.; JRinette, ist.; Miru, 7st. ; Centenary, 7st : Ivaleato, (Ist. ]2lb. *' STEWARDS' HANDICAP. fw longs and a half.-Royal Soult 9st. 41b.; Wco Olga, 7st. 121b.; Misa Livonia, 7st 91b.; Captain Soult, 7st. 91b.; Flvine SouU 7st. 71b ; Mighty Atom, 7st. G?b ? Maui Nina, Gst. 131b.; La Reina, 6st 131b • Peggy Prvde, fct. 121b.; Necktie, Gst! 121b.; Lady Betty, Gst. 121b.; Hyperion Gst. 121b.; Sea Pink, Gst lllb. - 1,

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

FINAL GAXLOPS AT TRENTHAM. [Bt GtINCOI.] ItMras a glorious morning: at Trentham yesterday, and the final training openttions weiro carried on under tho most favourable conditions. Somo of tho trainers were astir shortly after daylight and tho gallops were in progress before 5 a.m. Tho trial gallop insido the mils was open for fast work, and provided good going. Tho tan track was also in use. Bliss was tho first to appear, and she iras Bent two rounds on the grass at' a slow pace. The Stopnialc mare appeared anxious to increase tho paoo. Merrivonia (W. Price) went onco round on tho grass, her pace boing even time to tho mile. A good deal of interest was manifested in tho doings of Mendip (Curran), Undecided (M, M'Donald), Cot'ornandcl (Morris), ami Splosh (Catt). Tho quartet trotted round tho track together, and broke away in good line from the six-furlong post. Mendip, who is a poor track horse, soon drifted to the rear. Coromaudel drew clear in tho straight, and finished nearly two lengths ahead of Undocidcd, after whom camo Splosh. Coromandol's time for Uae full aiftanco ma

tmin. 17 l-ssec., and, for the last fiv» furLongs, lmin. 3 2-59ec. It mas an impressive gallop. Two other Cup candidates, Aberbroihoclc (Jenkins) and Midnight Sun (Dceley) accompaiiicd over tho fast four furlongs by the Soiling Plaber, Papatero, oovcred a milo in lmin. 47sec. Tho trio finished abreast, but Aberbrothock appeared to be going best. Birklino (C. Brown) did steady mark on tho grass. Patriotic (M. MDonald), had Golden Loop (Barlow) and Seraphic far companions in a six-furlong gallop. Goldon Loop made the best showing, and covered the distance in lmin. 19 l-sscc. Sea Queen (W. Young) galloi>ed five fnrlongs with Ovation (H. Gray) m lmin. ssec. Flingot was sent four fuiloies in company with Lady Nolan (Gampfire—oistor Francis). Tho pair finished together in a tick under 51sec. Another Cup candidate that worked was Royal Marine, but British Maid was not present. She was due at Trentham yesterday afternoon. Tho majority of the candidate in the Telegraph Handicap were on tho track, and got through useful work. Equitas (W. Price) galloped home from tho hvofurlongs, being timed to run tho last half-mile in 51 l-sseo. N viand (G. Pricc) and Polymorphona sprinted a few furlongs down the back of tho course. Both moved freely. Fall Rate, who worked after breakfast, was restricted to three-quartern pace. Gipsy Belle did a useful gallop without company. Culprit, with a light-weight, left four furlongs behind in 54sec.„ the last three in 40sec. She moved attractively, a. Whittaker will have the mount on tne Charlemagne filly in to-dayß racc. Hermia, who arrived on Thursday night, "was not noticed at tho morning 1 gallops. Ireland (C. Jenkins) ealloped half a milo in 54sec. Byron (H. Gray), accompanied by Canute, was to have galloped four furlongs, but ha and his wmrpanion ran past tho post before swinging u l ™ a gallop. They ran home the last three furlongs in 38 4-ssec. Faunus (F. D. Jones) covered five forlongs in lmin. ssec., moving nicely. Dearest was led round the sand track twice, but did not gallop. Longstep, with a light-weight, covered five furlongs in lmin. ssec. inaro is reported to have registered a really smart gallop bsfore coming to Trentham. ' Merry Frank and Deploy also did useful work. Good work was accomplished by BOTeral of the two-year-olds. Prince Soult sprinted smartly, with Deeley in tho saddle, and then did a slow round with a light-weigl up. Yalido (H. Gray) went once round slot ly, and then spurted. Imagination (D& ley) also sprinted. Glado (L. Wilson) ran home from tl half-mile post in 51 l-sscc. Stepney (Telford) and Styx (Decloj were associated over four furlongs, an covered tho distance in 50 l-ssec. Obligant and Warsiglit covered for furlongs in 51scc., and Scottish Star, wit a companion, took half a second long) over tho samo journey. Autumnus (Emerson) and Winning Wo (F. E. Jonos) worked separately, doii a slow round on the grass. Neireno galloped three furlongs with stable companion, and Ermengarde (( Price) did useful work on tho tan. St. Felix (Telford) and St. Peterebui (Deeley) were companions in a six-fu long gallop, taking lmin. 20sec. Sinapis, galloping alone after breal fast, covered four furlongs in 51sec. Others that did useful work were: Roy; Scotch, Gay Lawless, Masterpiece, Com torfeit, Somaphoro, Miscount, Ontwari Kirkby, Idealism, Aratiati.i, Bronze, Neg; tivc, Blakency, Ilangiatua, Taonui, an Khamsin. B. Dooley, (.he Auckland jockey, fully engaged at Trentham to-day. II mounts will be Laius, Beacon, Jifauma Imagination, Midnight Sun, St. Peter l.urg, Sinapis, and Dearest. The Wairarapa Radng Club has dcci( ed (x) erect 21 additional loose boxes, an to double the capacity of tho present m oommodation house for trainers and jocl oys on 'I'auherinikau racecourse. '11: work will be put in hand at once, an should be completed in time for the club autumn meeting. Tho Wairarapa Racing Club has now d< cided that at future rnco mootings r passes out will bo given except in spccis cases. Nominations for all events of the Tan naki Jockey Club's autumn meeting clo: on Monday, January 22, at 9 p.rp. Wild Lupin, who was brought down I race on tho second and third days of tli Wellington Racing Club's meeting, wc injured, on arrival, and will bo unabl to competo. It is even said that the horf may never raeo again. Owners are reminded that nominatioi for the Taranaki Jockey Club's Autum meeting close at 9 p.m. on Monday wit the club's secretary, Mr. 33. I'. Wcbsta Nominations for the Wanganui Jockc Club's Autumn meeting close at 9.30 p.n on Wednesday next, with tho 6ccretar Mr; William Hall.

WAIKANAE YEARLINGS.

FIFTH ANNUAL SALE. In Wellington Cup week sportsmen hav learned to look with interest towards th salo of Waikanao yearlings. On Tile; day next, when the fifth annual sal takes place, the yearlings should run t big prices, for they are highly brod, an in the majority of cases exceptional! well grown. In the pijst, numerous goo winners havo been bred at Waikanac nud, to give an idea of the ipanner i which owners havo been turning to fchi stud when in search of racing stock, i may be mentioned that in the past i'ou years the average prico of the lota soli has increased from 120gns. to 2-Hgns. This says a good deal for the quality of the stock bred at Waikanae. Tho "nineteen lots to bo offered on Tuesday next comprise eleven by Achilles, two by Bezonian, t\vo by Vosco, and one each by Charloma<po 11, Hartian, Soult, and Sir Laddo. There can W little doubt that buyers will be again on the alert for the Achilles stock this year, and, in tlvo youngster from Strathspey, they will find what is probably the best-looking colt in New Zealand this year. Ho is cjuito tho finest Achilles colt, having all the size and scope of his illustrious sire, without any hint of lumber', and tho fact that ho comes from the family which produced Aleuschikoil will still further recommend him. The brown colt from Lady Helen Is the best foal that this inaro has produced, and tho significant of this statement will bo understood when it is remembered that she is the dam of Meriwa, Lady lleina, and tho two-yoar-old Canute, who wll bo racing at Tranthain to-day. A very well-grown and promising colt is the one from Stepina, who is a halfsister to Jemima and to Livonia (the dam of Alerrivonia). Bidding is sure to be brisk for this youngster. Very much like his own sister (6old last year) is tho colt from Marseillaise, but ho is bigger, and, altogether, a most attractive yearling. Coming as he does from tho samo lino as Lord Soult, Sylvia Park, Mitraillcuso, and (ffi'ppoinm.n, ho can scarcely fail to realise a good pricc. Quite as good, too, is tho Achilles colt from l'oport, and one very stoutly bred. The other colts by Achilles aro from tho Soult niai'o Kitchcumaid, and from tho Oaks winner Belliceiit. This latter colt, it will be'noticed, is nearly' three-quarter sister to Isolt, and belongs to one of the most successful families connected with tho Now Zealand turf. As for tho Achilles fillies, it can only bo said that tho youngster from Chinwag is a gem animal. In regard to her breeding, it is worthy of note that her dam, like Counterfeit, is by a Bill of Portland horse from a daughter of Eleusis. Even if this filly never raced, sho must bo of great paddock value. The youngstor from Tortulla is very like her half-brother Diubolo, but a bigger yearling than he was. She has immense power, but plenty of quality, and' is suro to please buyers. The youngster from Prelude will claim attention, because her dam has already thrown useful performers iu Killaloo and Peroneal. Ktudgroom Cochrane likes this foal a good deal better than Peroneal, and, if she so proves, then she will possess great pace. The youngster from Bulbul is also a very itico filly indeed, and, taken all in all, the representatives of Achilles do credit to the chestnut horse. A nice colt by liezonian, from llisa Phyllia, will attract attention m bo-

ing well grown, and very like hi siro. If brooding goes for anything he will make a good price. Hi is undoubtedly tho most fashionably bred horse ever imported to the Domin l °n» whilo, on the dam's side, ho claim relationship to Malster. Hero surely al tho bost blood of recent years is com Dined, and the colt is worthy of his line a f-t* l Bczonian, from ChaiD etitoh, is beautiful mover in tho pad dock, and is certain to gallop when th time comes. These yearlings by Bezonia; are two of his first foals. There is ever; probability of their racing successfully j immediate success of hi hall-brother Cicero at th© stud in laud. Trafalgar, who is a thrco-quarte brother to the darn of Bezonian, has als made an excellent start m Australia b siring Ventura and Deeside in his firs season. The youngsters by Vasco will no doul sell Mcell, as this sire's yearlings were i feat demand at the rocent sale of th derslie and Burnside yearlings hold i Cliristchurch, his colt out of Silk Gow realising top price—4sogns. A particularly nice filly by Charl< magne II from Angelo will be well wort waiting for, although she is half-wa tho catalogue. "When she comes int 'the ring it will bo well to remember thr she comes from tho samo family as Api losue, Gladsome, North Atlantic, an otuer brilliant performers. It will \ strange if she does not provo a grej galloper. With the possible exception of tho Lad Hester colt, it may be safely said flu the Caller yearling catalogued is tt finest "Soult" in New Zealand. Ho com< of tho Flora M'lvor branch of th© No. : family, which lias been so remarkabl successful in New Zealand. Perhaps 1 may realise top price. typical Martian filly in th© one froi Vladimir's sister Faux Pas. Sho is gm to have admirers, and so, too, is th© wel grown colt by Sir Laddo, from Rumor (the dam of Polymorphous) .With sue £ variety to _ select from, buyers ehouJ have little difficulty in suiting their r quirements, and }> when the quality of tl stock is taken into consideration, rei keen bidding may bo expected. FIXTURES. Jan. 20 and 22-Foxton B.C. Aramd. Jan. 20, 22, and 24—Wellington B.C. Sun mer. Jan. 27 and 29—Takapuna J.C. Siimroer. ieb..l and 3—Gisborne B.C. Summer. Feb. 1 and 3-Canterbury J.C. Summer, vi i V. ® —Egmont R.C. Summer, leb. B—lo Kuiti R.C. Annual. Feb. 8 and 9—Poverty Bay T.C. Annual l'«b. 14 and 15—Taranaki J.C. Autumn. I eb. 21, 22, and 24—Dunedia J.C Autumn. Fob. 21 and 22—Woodville District J.C Autumn. Feb. 23 and 2i—South Auckland B.C. Ai nual.