THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1366, 17 February 1912, Page 7

THE TURF.

DANNEVIRKE R.C. HANDICAPS,

Mr. J. K. Henrys has declared tho following weights for the first day's events fit tho Dannevirko Racing Club's autumn meeting Ililvlj CI of .00 mjvs. One milo and a quarter.—Commaudol, Dm • Meriivimia, Bst. 'Jib.; Aberbrothoek, BsV SH).; .Sublime, B.st. lib.; Julian, gst. lib • l- I ) ingot, Sst.; Kilostcri, 7st. 91b.; To I'uia, 7st. Sib.; >rea Queen, 7st. 71b.; Manawakaha, 7st. 71b.; Vi, 7st. (ill).; British Maid, 7st. lllb.; Arioni, 7»l'. oil).; Cork, "st. 31b.; Kauroa, 7st. 21b.; Miscal list. 331 ij.; Golden Loop, C'st. 121b.; Here Mere, list. 101b.; Loch Maben, list. 91b.; Koyal Marine, list. 81b.; Queen of Scots, lisi. Sib.; Ambrosian, Cst. 71b.; Merrie Eniorald, Gst. 71b.

NURSERY HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. J' our l urlongs — Peroneal, Bst. 121b.; Morton, Bst. alb.; King's Favourites Sst.-. 51b.; Obligant, 7st. Tib.; .Master ICiicheran, ist. 'lib.; Expect, 7st. 31b.; General Madiera, (.st. 21b.; A lex to, 7st. 21b.; Warlight, 7st. 21b.; Elevator, Gst. 131b.; Evadne, fist. 101b.; Daylight, Gst. 101b.; The Nile, Gst. 101b.

TAHOKAITE WELTER, of 80 sots. Seven furlongs.-Tripoli, lOst. 21b.; Hatlon-, 9st. 91b.; Clemoes, 9st. 51b.; San 1 line, Dst. lib.; Gaby, 9st. 31b.; Waiputerq, Bst. 111b.; 'l'e Waharoa, Sat. 101b.; Merrie Lad, Bst. 91b.; Good Form, Bst. 81b,; Fashion Plate, Bst. 81b.; Waikehua, 8lb.; Adare, Bst. 81b.; Brilliancy, Bst. 'lb.; Kingswell, Sst. Gib.; Bercola, Sst. 51b.; Bonnie Boy, Bst. • 41b.; Happy Nou* loar, Bst. 41b.; Mangaroa, Sst. lib.; Merrimac, Bst. 31b.; Draft, Sst. 21b.; Field Fare, Bst. 21b.; Mozella, Bst. 21b.; Prince Eddie, Bst.,\ Retreat, Sst.; Lad.v Musha, Bst.; Invader, Bst.; Tuatahi, Bst.; Moeroa, Bst.; Lord licnoivn, Bst.; St. Gozo, Bst.; Kuriipotnngi. Bst.; .Tockev Jack, Bst. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Five furlongs.—Makara, 9st. 41b.; Allurement, Bst. 121b.; Emma, Bst. 91b.; Elfish, Bst. 8lb.; Ban Wai, Bst. 7ib.; Easy, Bst. Gib.; Wee Rose, Sst. 41b.; Arohakan, Sst. 31b.; Park Tide, 7st. 131b.; Dervish, 7st. 91b; Thrave, 7st. 81b.; Ladino, 7st. 71b.; Ngakau, 7st. Gib.; Epworth, 7st. 41b.; Septimus, 7st. lib.; Retreat, 7st.; Topic, 7st.; Diabolo, 7st.; Crown Battery, 7st.; Miste, 7st.; Aviator, 7st.; Lady Nolan, 7st.; Miss Jean, 7st.

MAIvIRIKIKI HACK HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. Six furlongs.—Makara, 9st.; Avaunce, Bst. 91b.; San Pluie, Bst. 81b.; Allurement,- Bst. 81b.; Manitau, Bst. 81b.; Elfish, tot. 31b.; Easy, Bst. '21b.; Lady Kileheran, 7st. 131b.; Ladrone,'7st. 71b."; Dover Straits 7st. 71b.; Kingswell, 7st'. 71b.; Florence Nightingale, 7st. 71b.; Abercoed, Gst. 71b.; Sir Donald, Gst. 71b.; Invader, Gst. 71b.; Papamarama, Gst. 71b.; Tuatahi,. fist. 7ll>. TAMAKI' WELTER, of 115 sovs. Six furlongs.—St. 'I'oney, 9st. 91b.; Sea Queen, 9st. 81b.; Sublime, 9st. Gib.; Kohinoor, 9st. 51b.; Gold Battery, Bst. 131b.; Lord Soult, Bst. 101b.; Merrv Prank, Sst.lOlb.; lilakeney, Bst. !)lb.; Master Sylvia,' Bst. 51b.; Mere Mere, Bst. 51b.; Khamsin, Bst. 41b.; Splash, Sst.. 31b.; Lord Possible, Sst. 21b.; Royal Marine, Bst. 21b.; Seaton Dale, Bst. 21b.; Con the Shanghraun, 7st. 131b.; Cullinan, 7st. J3lb.; Negative, 7st. 121b.; Winning Post, 7st. 121b.; Starboard, 7st. 111b.; Moree, 7st. lllb.; Lady Kileheran, 7st. 111b.; Thetis, 7st. 111b.; Golden Water, 7st. lllb.; Ptirokau, 7st. lllb. ,

| WANGANUI J.C. WEIGHTS, (By . Telestraph—Press Association.) Wanganuj, February IG. Mr. Morse lias declared the following weights for the first day of the Wangamii autumn meeting:— , WIRITOA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile.—St. Petersburg, 9st. 151b.; Manawakaha, 9st. 41b.; Matlow, Bst. 101b.;, Strategist, Bst. 81b.; Tiresome, Bst.. 51b.; Muleteer, Sst. 51b.; .Merrie Emerald, Sst. 21b.; Master Tupuhi, Sst. lib.'Minora,. Sst.; Lady Kileheran, 7st. lllb.; Tunari,. 7st. lOlb.j- Houtoa Girl, 7st, 101b.;" Adiire,. 7st. 81b.; Fashion. Plate, 7st. 8lb.; Epsom Downs, 7st. 41b.; Leonta, 7st. 31b.; Bonnie Boy, 7st. lib.; Kiwitalii, 7st.; Grandie, 7st.; Loopline, 7st.; Mangaroa, .7st.; PatTonymic, 7st.; Rangimaru, 7st.

WESTMERE HURDLES, of 175 sovs. Two miles.—Espartero,l2st. lllb.: Reumac, list. 91bYj Waipiittre;';lOstV liilb.; Euroco, lOst. o]b.Leolanter," Ost." 1 lllb.; Te Whetti,. ; 9sf.' 7 10lb.'T'C'antaisV ; 9sh •• Xavier, 0st.""511T; Captaiif Bell, Sst. 516.";' Marton, 9st. 31b.; Darby Paul, 9st.; Highdon, 9st HACK HURDLES. One mile and three-quarter-.—Allure, lOst. 31b.; Stevens, 9st. 131b.; Cornelian, 9st. lllb,; Rawinia, 9st. lllb.; Attention, 9st. 101b.; Darby Paul, 9st. 91b.; Seaman, "fist. 91b."; Muleteer, 9st 91b.; Sandy Paul, 9st. 91b.; Bismarck, 9st. 9lb.;' Brilliancy, 9st. 51b.; Nescott, 9st. 51b.; Shining Star, 9st. 41b.; Clemency, 9st. 21b.; Highderi, 9st.; Chase Jlab, 9st. ; Maisonette, 9st.; Ltipuline, 9st.; Sapience, 9st.; Pretty Jane, 9st.

PBTRD Hack HANDICAP,'of 100 fovs. Six furlongs.—Crown Pearl, lOst. 31b.; Ngatiruauui, 9st. 31b,; Makara, Bst. 131b.; Monologue, Bst. 111b.; Outward, fist. 111b.; Matlow, Bst. 111b. j St. Gate,..Sst. 101b.; Parewanui, Bst.' 10lb.; Clemoos, Bft. 101b.; Strategist, Bst. gib.; Piriwai, Bst. 91b.; Ineuru, Sst. Clb.; Aloha, Bst. 51b.; Dirgo Sst. 41b.; Mallard, Sst. 21b.; Lady lulcheran, 7st. . 131b.; Jackpin, 7st.' 131b.; Ovation, 7st. 121b.; Fashion Plated 7st. 101b.; Ohinee, 71b.; Eoval Simon, 7st. 51b.; Nukuatu, 7st. 51b,; Handsome Maid, 7st. 51b.; Aratiatia 7st. ill).; Dreadable, 7st. -lib.;. Glenfcrn,' 'st. 31b.; Draft, 7st. 21b.; East \Yind 7st. 21b.; St. Lnap, 7st.; Gordon Bell.' 7st.; "Waifine, 7st.: Miss Roberts, 7st.; Maori Majd, 7sf.; Bayadere, 7st.; Lady Haidini, 7st.; Veto, Tst.; Government, 7st.; Conjeetion, 7st.; Avatrix, 7st.; Silver Rose. 7st.; Te Awamii, 7st.; Moirette, 7slf.j Eon so Dragoon, Tst.; Friskv, 7st. J [JY ENIT.E HAN DICA t'. of 150 govs. Six furlongs—Royal Scotch, 9st. 41b.; La bom- Day, Sst. 'lllb.; Rangiatua, Sst. 41b.; Sanguinary, Bst. 31b.; Outward, Rst. 21b.; Styx, 7st. 121b.; Stepney, Tst. 81b.; Hon Ton, 7st. 41b.; Master Kilchoran, 7st. 21b.; Veto, 7st. ; Bonfire, Tst.; Lockwood, Gst. lllb.; Topic, Gst. lllb.; Submersion, Gst. lllb.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, it 150 sovs. One mile.—'Undecided, 9st. 31b.; Electrako(T, 9st. 21b.; Bronze, 9st. lib.; Corcmiandel, Sst. 101b.; Sir Antrim, Tst. 121b.; Plantation, Tst. 121b.; Sea Queen, Tst. 101b.; Rill, ,7st. 101b.; Rauparaha, 7st. 81b.; Jargon, Tst. 81b.; Montiform; Tst. 81b.; St. Petersburg, Tst. Tib.; Royal Arms. 7st. 41b.; Kauroa, Tst. lib.Blftkeney, "st. lib.; Kohinoor, Tst.. lib.; St. Felix, 7st.; Ecloguo, 6st. 131b.; Khamisiii. Gst. 131b.; Idealism, Gst. 121b.; Miscal, Gst. 121b.; Te RoH, Gst. lllb.; Goldon Loop, Gst. 101b.; Splash. 6st. 101b.; Re<l Lupin, 6st. 101b.; Lady Moutoa, Gst. 101b.; Ovation, Gst. 101b.; Mon Ami, Gst. Tib.

TOTAUSATQR COMMISSION. EVIDENCE IN VICTOEIA. By Telecraph-Press ABsociatlon-Oopjrlshl Melbourne, February 15. The .secretary of tho Victorian' Amateur lurf Club, in giving cvidenco before tho >.o\v South Wales Totalizator Commission, said he favoured the introduction of the totalisator. Jndginjj from New Zealand's experience,' he thought it wonld greatly incroase prizc-monev. Victorian racing was fairly clean, but it would bo clcaner with tho totalisator. •The Roy. Mr. Martin, of Canterburv, thought that racing should bo treated liko other sports, and betting prohibited, but he preferred thn evils of the bookmaker to the seductive methods of the totalisator. ARRIVALS AT WINGATUI. IBj l'elecrapli- T"-rf«« A-ax.-intton.l Duncdin, February IG. Arrivals at Wingatui are Avarice, Pippin, Kilineny, St. Aidan, Fisticuff, Ancilla, and Peerless. Heavy rain this morning prevented training operations being carricd on. NOTES AND COMMENTS. IBt GIXNJOI!.) The Victorian Amateur Turf Club's meeting commences at Caulfiold to-day, when the Oaklcigh Plate will be decided. Sublime, Midian, Gaby, and Sartis hove l>ecn scratched for all engagements at llie Woodville Jockey Club's autumn meeting.

Mendip, who mewl unsuccessfully at the 'i'arnnaki Jockey Club's niitunm meeting, will probably lie treated to a spell. Mr. Ilarry .Ta-uins, the well-known totalisator proprietor, is on a visit to Wellington. He assisted at the Xcl.-on Trot-' ting Club's meeting on Wednesday last, and returns to Grcymouth to-dav.

After Uladiole had won the Grandstand Handicap on Thuredny, a. 'i'njrmaki roortsman inquired if silt vu for oalo,

but the oiwer of the chestnut maxo doclinetl lo put a price on her. B. Deeley has been engaged to rido Goodforiu in tho seven-furlong hack raco at Woodville on Wednesday. When Merrie Zealand won tho Foundation Day Cup at Willi.nnstown, ho finished so full of running that his trainer regretted that lie bad not nominated the iMerric England gelding for tho Australian Cup. A private letter, received in Palmerston North this week, states that C. O'Neill has struck form in Melbourne, ami lias already ridden the winners of four jumping events.

The Dunedin Clip will be rnn on Wednesday next.

Nithsdalo, full-brother to Heatherbrae, has been sold out of the Chokebore Stable, and is now under the care of It. Emerson at Ricc-arton. Another inmate of the same stable is Berlin, whoso sole claim to distinction lie.s in the fact that ho won tho Springfield Cup.

C'lilross, the promising sister to Culprit, has been leased by Messrs. Stead Bros, lo Mr. E. S. Luttroll. The latter formerly raced Aphaea, who won a selling raco at Kiccarton.

The Highden stable will probably start both Boanerges and Ermengarde in tho Jackson Stakes at Wanganni. A. Oliver will ride tho former and C. Brown tho lattot.

Splash (San Fnm—Spring) has run her last race, and has gone into the paddock. She is in foal to the Australian-bred Chatsworth.

At New Plymouth this week B. Deeley rode four winners. Other jockeys to score more than once were C. Emerson (three winners) and H. Gray (two winners). I. As. was anticipated this column some days ago, Heatherbrae is to contest the Flying Handicap at Wanganui, and will leave Riccarton for the north at tho latter end of next week in company with Antumnus, who is to contest tho Jackson Stakes.

One of the first of the stock of Gravitation to be trained is a neat little brown filly from tho. Gold Reef mare, Matuku. The. latter used to bo very fast when raced in these parts some years ago. Owners aro reminded that acceptances for the first day's events at the Wanganui Jockey Club's meeting closo on Friday next.

Acceptances for the first day's events at the Daunevirke Racing Clnb's meeting are due on Tuesday next.

The Soult—Caller On colt, purchased at the Waikanae sale of yearlings, has not dono well since arriving at New Plymout.lt, and his now trainer is experiencing difficulty in getting him to attend at the manger. •' Mr. H. Whitney's horses—Nanmai, Odessa, and Tiirna—were shipped south by the Maori last evoning, on their way to-Dunedin. The hurdler Gold Bird accompanied them. The Trentham-trained Effort was sent south on Thursday. At the conclusion of the hurdl.e race at Now Plymouth on Thursday, Silver Cluso was purchased by the Auckland owner, Mr. .T. Jackson, who was on a visit to the meeting. _ The price paid was .£l5O, and the gelding has been handed to G. Delaney.to train. He will arrive at his lieiv quarters at the Hutt some time to-day. Jockeys If. Gray, C. Emerson, 11. natch, and T. Trite-hard passed through Wellington last evening on their way to attend the Dunedin Cup meeting. Gray has been engaged to ride Bon Ton in tho ■Champagne Stakes and Mumnra 'in the Dunedin Cup. Emerson will ride Countermine, Gapon, Mnhuri, and Brown Owl in their engagements. Hatch's mounts will include Rose Noblo and Safety Pin, .while Pritchard will be seen en" Gold Bird, Nautnai, and Turna. The finish of the Hack Flutter at New I Iymouth will loii£ bo remembered ns one of the most exciting ever witnessed on that course. Ohineo was a liot favouri te ' - Galtee next in demand. The tavonnto jumped away smartly from the barrier, but did not act well, and Galtee soon ranged alongside her, but could not pass her, Iho two horses wero well ahead at the straight, which they entered locked together, iiirst. one and then the other gained a slight advantage, ami the spectators were watching intently in expectation of a good finish. Fifty vards from the post, Galtee (on the outside) was a f.ncck in front. All eves were oil the pair, and Dut few noticed Royal Siinon coming like a flash from the ruck. A roar went up as he joined tho leaders some twenty yards off tho post. A second later, before jW, °' fh°so in the crowd could rl" nk , , wl "ch horse would win, the trio raced past tho judge's box - almost in line. The "lockevs on Ohineo and Galteo were at work with hands and heels, while the stick was .being used on Royal Simon. Backers of the favourite waited in suspense for the numbers to go up, and the judgo hoisted ins decision so promptly that it was received with confidence. It was a splendid close to the meeting, and will bo discussed in sporting circles for some time to come. Horsemanship contributed largely to the victory of Ohineo, but had she run at all kindly over the first easily the '™uld 'have

FIXTURES. Feb. 21 and 22-Woodrillo District J C Autumn.