THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1361, 12 February 1912, Page 9

THE TURF.

METROPOLITAN T.C. MEETING. (By TelecrnDH-Cresj Assneiatlon.l Christchurch, February 10. The February niectin;,' of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club, which this year has been reduced to one day, was held to-day in fine weather. Tho totalisator investments were .£11.225, as against -C 11.104 for tho two days last year. Results:— SPREYDON HANDICAP (harness), of SO sovs. One mile and a half.—Corbel!, 15sec, 1; Cupid Whispers, ISsoc., 2; Reina Rosa, Sscc, 3. • Also started: Espinel, Bsec.; Rotorun, Ssec.; Prince Raynard, 12sec.; Bonnie Jenny, 9sec; Lady H., 9.-ec.; Lady Marian, flsec; Beniordiuin, lOsec.; General Black, tlsec.; Professor, Usee.; Merry Child, 12sec; Mis.s Ella, Usee.;'Black Link, Usee,; Kirwee, Usee. Won by four lengths, with forty yards between second and third. Time, 3min. 47sec. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (harness), of a value of 20 sovs., with 30 sovs. added. One mile and a half — Cyniser, Bscc, 1; Yellow Ribbon, scr., 2; Belle Elmore, 7scc, 3. Also started: Silver Boldon, feec; Fancy Hanloii, Gsec.; Dartmoor,; 6scc.; Baron D., Gsec.; Chocolate Soldier, 6seo.; Cis Vivian, 7sec; Terra Firma, "sec.; Winter Rose, Bsec.; Mangatini, Bsec; Adieu, lOsec.; Dark Child, lOsec.; Silver King, lOsec. Won by half a length, with forty yards between second and third. Time, 4miu. 2scc. QUEEN'S HANDICAP (saddle), of 85 sovs. One milo and a half.—Bequest, 15sec, 1; Black Link, 21pec, 2; Miss Becky, 20sec, 3. Also started: Link, 7sec.; Miss Banks. Dsee.; Nancy Marley, 12see.j Welcome Jack, lGsec.; Sea Lion, lGsec.;' Rotholia, lGsec; Minoru. 17sec.; Posie G., 19sec.;' Bloominf! Heather. Msec.; .Prince Raynard/ 19sec.; Gold R«ef, 20sec.; Alico'Woodburn, 20sec.; Mi's Ella, 21sec. Won by six lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 45sec. PARLIAMENTARY HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs; Two miles.—Dr. Chutney, ssec., 1; Little Tib, 3sec, 2; Bold Maid, 7sec.. 3. Also started: Prince Wilkin, scr.; Prince Wnrbcck, 3sec.; Wallace ■Tunr., 3sec.; Royal Vesta, . 4.= ec; Ripon Child,'-'4s.ee.; Princess Louise, Ssec.; Black Child Boy, Gsoc.; Sqlioo] Girl, Gsec.; Bonification, 7sec.; General Lyons, 7sec. Won by ' two . lengths, with four lengths between second.'and third. Time, lmin. 4-lsec. FEBRUARY HANDICAP (saddle), of 90 sots. Two miles.—Link, 12sec, 1: Myrtle Palm, Usee., 2;. Stormier, 20sec, 3. Also started: Barmaguie, scr.; Mna Dillon, 7sec.; Ferira, lOsec.; Wai Bakaii, Usee; Wallace M., Klsee.; Wild Victor, 13sec; Variation, ISsec. Won by ten lengths,'with-a length between second and third. Time, 4-min. 58 3-ssec. MEMBERS' HANDICAP (harness), of 115 sovs. Two miles.—Master Raymond. Usee., 1; lord Vivian, 125e0., 2; St". Omcr, 22sec., 3. Also started: Clive, scr.; Ngarata, lOsec.; .LP., Usee.; Diction, lGsec; Clevewood, 19sec.; Lord Cardigan, 20sec. Won by forty yards easing up, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 59scc '•'-.' SPEEDWELL HANDICAP (saddle), of SO sovs. One mile.—Ned Corbett, fisec, 1: Fraricita, lOsec, 2; Dollar Princess, 7«ec, 3. Also started: Scottish Mac, scr.; Millie C, scr.; Blue ,Eose, lsec; Wordthorp Maid, 2sec.; lanto, 4sec.; Onward, 4sec; Early l)awn, 4sec; Music, 4?ec.; Lady' Lyons, Ssec.; The Scout, lOsec.; Violet C, lOsec. Won- by two lengths, the same distance separating second and third. Time, 2min. 18 3-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP (harness), of 90 fovs. One mile.—Child Boldon, 9sec, 1; Idaho, lOsec, 2; Rcma Rosa, lOsec, 3. Also started: Rose Berry, scr.; Little Arthur, 2sec; Aofea Roa, 8soc; Fox Child, Bsec.;' Ohawa, '9.sec; Violet C, lOsec. -Won by a length, the same interval between second and third. DANNEVIRKE R.C. NOMINATIONS. IBt Correibondent.l Dannevirke, February 11. The following nominations .have- been received for tho-' Dannevirke Racing Club's autumn meeting:— . . . . ■FIRST'DAY.' DANNEVIRKE CUP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a. quarter—Ariom, Sea Queen, Queen of Scots, Meriivonin, Aberbrothock, Te Pm'a, Kilosteri, Vi,.Kauroa, Sublinic, fiscal, Royal Marine, Cork, Mere Mere, 'Flingot, Mcrrie Emerald, Julian, British Maid, Golden Loop, Coromandcl, Manawakaha, Ambrosiau, Lock Maben. TAHORAITI HACK WELTER, of 80 «ovs. Seven furlongs.—San Pluie, Mozella.'Bercola, Kurapotangi, Rrince Eddie, Merrie Lad, Invader, Tripoli, Mangaoroa, Bonnie Boy, Retreat, Happy Now Year, Waikehua, St. Goao, Gaby, Lady Musha, Fieldfare, Draft, Fashion .Plate, Adare, Moeroa, Jacky Jack, Tuatahi, Matlow, Kingswcll, Good Form, .Te Wharoa, Merrimaci Clemoes, Brilliancy, Waiputere, Lord Renown.

NURSERY HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. Four furlongs.—Peroneal, Obligant, Davbreak, Tfie Nile, Elevator, Warligh't. Alecto, King's Favourite, .Expect, Master Kilcheran, Evadne, Mergon, General Madura. ,

ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 70 govs. Five furlongs.—San Wai.- Arokahau, Allurement, Emma, Miste, Wee Rose, Thrave, Easy, Ngakau, Miss Jean, Makara, Retreat,. Elfish, Topic, Lady Nolan, Parktide, Crown Battery, Ladino, Epworth,, Septimus, Diabolo, Dervish, Aviator.

TAMAKI WELTER (opon), of 114 sovs. Six furlongs.—Sea Queen, Merry Frank, Kohirioor, Lady Kilcheran, Gold Battery, Golden Water, Seatoii'Dale, Lord Possible, Moree, Blakeney, Negative, Winning J'ost, Royal Marine, Sublime, Khamsin, Cullinan, More Mere, . Furakau, Master Sylvia, Stoney, Con the Shaughraun, Lord Soult; Thetis;:. Starboard, Splash. MAKIRIICIRI. HACK HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. .Six furlongs.—San Pluie, Allurement, Lady Kilcheran,' Papamarama, Ladrone, Manitau, Invador, Easy, Sir Donald, Makara, Elfish, Abercoedi Avaunce, Dover Striiits, Florenco Nightingale, Tuatahi, Kingswell. . ' '■ SECOND DAY. : AUTUMN HANDICAP (open), of 130 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Ariom, Sea Queen, Queen of Scots, Aberbrotliock, Te Puia, Kilosteri, Vi, KauToa, Sublime, Miscal, Royal Marine, Cork, Mere McTe, Flingot, Merrie, Emerald, Julian, .British Maid, Golden Loop, Te Wharoa, Coromandel; Ambrosian, Manawakaha, Loch Maben. TELEPHONE HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Five furlongs.—San VVai, Arokahan, Allurement, Emma, Miste, Wee Rose, Manitau, Throve, Easy, Swallow, Petrol, Runaway Girl, Makara, Miss Augusta, Elfish, Topic, Sylvia, Mav, Lady Nolan, First Marshal, Patronale, Park Tide, Dover Straits, Crown Battery, Blue Blouse, Ladino, Epworth, Septimus, Dialwlo, Enterprise, Good Form, Dervish, Aviator, Pauthca. ■ JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs.—Peroneal, Obligant,'Daybreak, The Nile, Elevator, Alecto, Warlight, King's Favourite, Master Kilcheran, Expect, General Madura, Evadne, Mergon. MANGATERA HACK HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Seven furlongs.—San Wai, Allurement, Miste, Papamarama, Ladrone, Prince Eddie, Manitau, Invader, Easy, Mangaoroo, Sir Donald, Miss Jean, Gaby, Bonnie Boy, Happy New Year, Aborcoe'd, Fieldfare, Avnunce, Draft, Dover Straits, Fashion Plate, Adore, Miss Ambrose, Florence Nightingale, Moeroa, Kingswell, Good Form, Matlow, Merrimac, Clenioes. KAITOKE WELTER (opon), of 110 cc.vs. Six furlongs.—San Pluie, Sea Queen, Merry Frank, Kohinoor, Lady Kilcheran, Gold Battery, Golden Water, S?aton Dale, Lord Possible, Moree, Blakeney. Negative. Winning Post, Sylvia .May, Sublime, Royal Marine, Khamsin, Cni'linan, Mcro Mere, Purakau, Master Svlvia, Stoney, Con the Shaughraun, T/ird Soult, Thetis, Starboard, Splash. TVPUATA HACK WELTER, of 75 sovs. One mile.—Mozella, Bereolo, • Kurapotau"i, Merrie Lad, Invader, Tripoli, Retival, Waikahua, St. Gozo, Happy New Year, Abercqed, Merrio Emerald, Fieldfare, Draft, Fashion Plate, Adore, Florence Nightingale, Tuatahi, Mntlofr Te Wharoa, Brilliancy, Waiputere, Lord R.«UOWTI. „___