THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1429, 2 May 1912, Page 7

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HAWKE'S BAY J. C MEETING. OPENING DAY. CUP WON BY LOS ANGELOS. (By Telegraph—Presa Association.) Hastings, May 1. Th« Hawfco's Bay ■ Jockey Club's Autnmn meeting opened to-day, in fine, but dull, weather. There was a fair attendance, and investments on the totalisa;or amounted to .£l-2,503, as compared with , £10,707 for tho corresponding day last (•ear. Results:— LONGLANDS HACK HANDICAP HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 1 Mr. C. Kingston's Merry Lad, 10st, , 71b. (C. Cress) 1 2 Mr. F. Faber'a Seaman, 10st. 81b. (F. Lind) 2 i Mr. R, G. Jellie's- Game, 9st. 21b. (R. Grav) 3 Also started: 3 Idealism, lOst. 12lk; r> Artie, 9st. 21b.; G Matapouri, 9st. 71b.; Bravest, list. Merry I.nd was tho fir3t to show out, and was closely folloivcil by Matapouri. At tho stand, the first timo round Merry Lad led from Matapouri, with Bravest next. From that nut Merry. Lad was never headed, and won comfortably by two lengths from Seaman, with Game three lengths further of?. Time, 3i|in. Usec. MAIDEN HACK RACE, of 100 sovs. For two-year-olds and upwards that hayo never won a race exceeding 35 sovs in value at the timo of starting. Weights, two-year-olrts, 7st. 71b.; three-year-olds, Bs't. 51b.; four-j-ear-olds and upwards, Bst. 81b. No allowances. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. E. Hall's Obligant, 7st. 71b. (W. Ryan) 1 7 Mr. J. E.' M'lvor's Mozella, Sst. 81b. (L: Wilson) 2 5 Mr. H.M. Campbell's Kinbombi.'7st. 71b (W. Weller) 3 Also started: 10 Facsimile, Bst. 81b.; 2 Temerite, Bst.'Blb.; G Pair Average, Sst. 51b.; 8 Ranftirly, Bst. 51b.; 3 Hautu, .fist. 51b.; 1 War Scare, Sst. alb.; 12 Waimahora, Tst. 71b.; !) Monella, Tst. Tib.; 9 High Pressure, 7st. 71b.; 10 Himitapu, 7st. 71b. Before the straight was reached, Hautu, Obligant, and Kinbombi were - racing in the lend together. Half-way down, Obligant shook himself clear nud won easily by two length.?, Mozella (finishing fast) being threo lengths to the- good of Kin■boinbi. Time, Imin.'l6 2-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Five furlongs. 2 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's Bon Ton, Sst. 81b (W. Young) 1 1 Mr. J. D. Omoml's Haskyn?. Sst. 9lb. ([■'. Jones) 2 4 Mr. C. J. King's Daybreak, 7st. 71b. (W. Bell) 3 Also started: 2 Bon Soir (bracketed with Bon Ton). Gst. 7)1>.; 3 King's Favourite, Sst. 21b.; 6 Evadue, Tst. 21b.; 5 Master Achilles, Git. 101b.; 10 Lassie Doon, Gst. 7!b.; 9 Sir Daniel, G.=t. 71b.; 8 Tho Nile, Sst. 71b.; 7 Warlight, Ost. 71b. At tho distance ISort Ton was in front, mid ho ran in an easy winner by two nnd a half lengths from Haskyne, who cut down half a dozen of the runners in the last fifty yards. Timo, Imin. 3scc. PORANGAUAIj HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Sis furlongs. i Hon. J. D. Ormond's Bootle, Bst. (L. Wilson) ,1 1 Messrs. W. O. and O. L. Stead's Ban- ' diern, Bst. lllb (W. Toung) 2 2 Mr. T.. O'Neill's Gladiole, Sst. 1211).

(C. Price) 3 Also started: 3 Theodore, 7st. 131b.; 5 Hero Mere, 7st. Gib.; 6 Vi, Gst. 121b.; 7 Auldcarn, Gst. 71b. ; The order into the straight was: Bootle, and Oiindicrn, with tiladiole. close up. Bootle was never afterwards headed, and ho won by half ii length) about a length Boparating second ami third. Tinie* linin. HAWKE'S BAY CUP. A cup valued at ,50 sovs., presented by .Mr. L. do Pelichot, .iiml XiW in specie. One mile and a half. ' .■■•■■ 1 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's Los Angelos, 9st. tOlb. (W. Young) 1 5 Mr. W. 1. Douglas's Mangnron, Gst. 71b. .'. (C. Hollo) 2 8 Mr. E. J. Watt's Midnight Sim, Sst. 3!b. (\Y. Ryan) 3 Alfo started: 2 Masterpiece, Bst. 71b.; 6 Miscount, Bst. 21b.; 7 Lady Moutoa, 7st. ; 8 Ariom, 6,-t. 131b.; 9 Te Puia, Gst. 131b.; 1 loch Mabin. 6st. 71b.; 10 .Elfish, fat. 71b. Lady Moutoa and Loch Jtabiii wero responsiblo fer the early running, tlie top weight, Los Angelos, heing a long way back till tho straight was reached. Hnlflrny down, howi>vor, los Angelos threaded his" way through, and, in a great race home, beat Mangnroa by half a length, tho same distance sepnr;itin|,' second and third. Time, 2min. 30 l-lisec. KAKAMU HAXDTCAr HURDLES, of 120 sov-3. One mile and three-liuarters. 2 Mr. J. Williamson's 'Dogger Bank, 9st. 41b (A. J. 31'Flynit) 1 8 Mr. W. H. Stafford's t'oud Memory, 9st. 4lb (F. Cress) 2 5 Mr. H. B. CntheriH'3 Wlinkowcirn, list (.[. Flynn) 3 Also started: C Paisauo, U'st. 31b.; 7 Conizon, lOst. Ulb.; 1 Silva, lOst. lib.; 1 Dcijizel, 9st. lib.; 8 Qnmulary, 9=t. Led all the way, and won by fonr lengths. Time, !)min. Ifijsoc. POUKAWA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. I'ivo furlongs. 1 Mr. A. IT. Douglas's Thravc, Bst. Mb. (W. You he) 1 8 Mr. J. Hennah's Amaru, 7st. 101b. (K. Lowe) 2 i Mr. Te Urupu's Atlgiistfl, 7st. 131b 3 Also started: VI Lord Renown, 9.<t. 101b.; 9 ilasy, Sst; cS Stellaris. 7st. 121b.; 6 Boionia, 7st. 111b.; 13 Kongoinni, 7st. 101b.; 10 Arohakau, 7st. 91b.; 7 Kgakau, 7st. 91b.; 9 Kising Hun, 7st. -lib.; 2 Morning, 7st. Ulb.: It Hurakia. 7st. 21b.; Waiaio, 7st.; 11 Lord Kilcherau, 7st.; 5 Missile. 7st.. ■Won by two lengths, three lengths separating second and third. Time, lnim. Sscc. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Once Hound. 1 Mr. J. Harlc's Byron, Sst. 51b. (C. Price) 1 5 Mr. F. Bilston's San Pluie. 7st. (E. Lowe) 2 8 Messrs. Grenside and O'Neill's- Mere Mere, 7st (J. O'Shen) 3 M=o started: 8 Montiform, Ost. 101b.; 2 Faumis, B>t. Pll).; C Birkline, Sst. 51b.; 1 Sublime, 7st. 121b.; 7 Anuito, 6st. 131b.; 9 Composed, Ost. 71b. Won by ii length, four lengths sepnratijig second and third. Time, lmin. 50sec.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (By Telegraph—Pross Association.) Hastings, May 1. The following are th<> acceptances for the second day:— OHITI HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Merry Lad, list 71b.; Seaman, lOst. 21b.; Idealism, lttet. 101b.; Golden Water, lOst.: Lamsdorff, 3st. 101b.; Kildonan, 9st. 81b.; Waipurifcu, 9st. ■ilb.; Game, Ost. 31b. OKAWA HACK HANDICAP,, of 100 eovs. Seven furlongs.—San Pluie, 9st. 31b.; Outward, Bst. 101b.; Lord Eenpivn, Bst. Clb.; Alerrimac, Bst. Oil).;- Mamtau, Bst. 61b.; Easy, 7st. lOib.; Waikohua, "st. 81b.; Morning, 7st. 71b.; Kongomai, Ist. 61b.; Arohakan, 7st. 61b.; Prince Eddie, 7st. 51b.; Mossolla, 7st. 51b.; liising Sun, 7st.; Hautii, Gst. 121b.; Hero, Gst. 121b.; Hurakia, (!?t. 101b.; l'air Average, 6st. 101b.; Lord Kilcheran, 6st.. 1011). j Waioio, 6st. 101b.; Divinia, fist. 101b. HAU'KK'.S ii.AY STAKES, of 100 sovs. Six fill-lon''* and a holt. —Culjirit,. Bst. 121b.; JTiiK-t- S-ntilt. R«l. 71b.; Kedloh, 7st. ifill).; Unn Ton, 7st. ,11b. j Brown Owl, "st. Gib.; fiinilo. T.-st. lib.; Jan, Cist. lOlb.; Warli;'hl, fiat. Sib. MiRKK MKMOIUAI", STAKES, nt 300 povs. One mile and a qunrter.—Syron, ij-.t. (ill).: Mas!*rpiece, Bst. 01b.; Birkline, \i\h.; Sublime, 7st. 51b.; Sir Tristram, 7et 21b.; Mangaroa, 7st. lib.; Lady Sloutoa, Gst. 121b.; Ariom, Gst. 121b.; Te Puia, Gst. 101b.; Lcioh Jlabin, 6st. 101b.; Anwto, 6S s'CUKRt HACK HANDICAP, of 100 eovs. Five furlongs.—Throve, 9?t. Rib.; Amaru. Bst. > Miss Augusta, 7st. 131b.; Pot Luck, 7st. 121b.; Stellaris, 7sf. lllb.; Boronia, 7=t. 811).; Ngakan, 7st. CM).; Facsimile, 7st.; Ranfurly, B=t. 101b.; Miwile, Gst. 101b. SIANGATAIUTA HURDLE?, of 120 fov-. Ou<) milo and threi'-f(iiarters.—l'.'ii-uiao, )2»t. ; AVhakaweira, list, illb.; Uo«gev .H*ni IOiK 61b.; AVoollooindoloo,

103t. 51b.; Waiputero, 10st. 51b.; Silva, !)st. 131b.; Appin, Ost. 101b.; The Spaniard, 9st.; Game, !)st.; Quandary, Hit. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Fivo furlongs.—Marimba, Bst. 101b.; Eocene, Sst. Mb.; King's Favourite, 7st, 331b.; Obligant, 7st. 911>.; Daybreak, 7.4. 81b.; Evndne, "st.; Kinbombi, 7st.; High Pressure, 6st. 101b.; Master Achilles, Gst. IMb.; Bon Soir, Gst. 71b.; Monella, Gst. 71b. I'AREWELL HANDICAP, of 130- sovs. Six furlongs.—Bootle, Sst. 121b.; Gladioli', Bst. 121b.;■ Byron, Bst. 8lb.; More Mere, Gst. 121b.; Thravo, 6st. 121b. THE MARLBOROUGH RACES. SINAPIS WINS CUP. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Blenheim, May 1. The Mnrlborough raws were held to-day in perfect weather. There was a. large attendance, and the. course was in excellent order. Results.— MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. 1 Mr,. J. 11. Prosser's b. g. Aratiatia, by Achilles—Moniokai, 3yrs., Bst. 71b. (B. Deele.v) 1 2 Mr. J. Edwin's Excitement, Bst. 71b. 2 3 Mr. T. Higgott's Indra, Sst. 31b 3 Also started: 5 Rustic; I J'nnparn. Tho winner headed the field nil the way. Won by two lengths. Time, linin. -lsec. UGBROOKE WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 so vs. Seven furlongs. 2 Mr. W. Smart's b. g. Mcrrie Frank, by Merriwee—Valois, syrs., !)st. -lib. (11. Hatch) 1 5 Mr. Septor's Curator, flst. 121b 2 3 Mr. Hodgo's Bally Shannon, Sst. lllb. 3 Also started: 1 Negative; t Matlow; (I Parenanui; 8 Moloch; 7 Aenin. A good start. Half-way up the straight Curator led, but Merrio Frank then came, winning without effort by half a length. Time,, Imin. 31 l-sscc. OPAWA WELTER HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Mr. ,T. If. Prosser's l>. 111. Aloha, by

Kilcheran—lshtar, Syrs., 9st. 101b. . (li. Deeley) 1 1 Mr. Timi Puru'g Toney, tot. 1311. ... 2 ■1 Mr. Whitney's Mediterranean, Bst. lib 3 Also started: 3 Astonishment; G Foreshot; 7 Stockade. Toney and Mediterranean made the- pace from tlio outset. Coming round tho bend Toney was a length iu front, and looked a certain winner, but the good riding ot Deeloy on Alolm got the latter on terms, tho winning horse passing Toney as_ the post was reached by half a length. Time, Imin. 31 l-ssec. MARLBOROUGH CUP, of 300 sovs. One milo and a quarter. 1 Mr. A. R. Durrant's b. f. Sinapis, by St. Ambrose—Prologiw, ,Iyr.«., Tst. Sib (F. Nndder) 1 G Mr. 11. Whitney's Odessa, 7st. 71b. ... 2 3 Mr. W. Smart's Undecided, (Ist. 131b. 3 Scratched: Sir Knox. From a good start Sinapis and Odessa were always prominent. Entering the straight Sinapis was in the lead, and won fairly easily by half a length. Undecided was a long neck behind Odessa. Time, imin. 9 J-sscc. AUTUMN HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. •f Mr. W. M. Halley's Lcapnki, Syrs., ilst. lib (S. Reid) 1 2 Mr. J. Jamieson's Allurement, Bst. 51b 2 3 Mr. C. T. Sevniour's Portland Lady, . Bst. 71b. ...'. 3 Scratched: Toney, Daunloii, and Aintestone. Won by a head. Time, Imin. Iβ 3-Jsec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Six furlongs.. 1 Mr. E. Lonergan's b. f. Blue Lake, bv Royal Fusilier—Blue Water, 3yrs., Sst. 71b ; (Deeley) 1 2 Mr. Soptpr's Glenspring, i'st. 61b. ... 2 3 Mr. Martin's Mon Ami, Tst. 81b 3 All started. ' • Blue Lake and Glenspring hopped oft from the jump, and ran into the straight toaether. Blue Lake I hen enmo through, I ami won easily by half a length. Time, Imin. Ijjsec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of GO sovs. Four furlongs. 1 Mr. W. Grace's Ij. ui. Gnv Lawless, by Lothe-Caiiuciiiei i)st.-2lb. (S. Reid) 1 3 Mr. Whitney's Mount. Victoria, Bsf. lllb 2 5 Mr. Melville's Hector Girl, "st. 121b. il Also started: 2 Emma; -1 Miss'Vina; G San Port. Mount Victoria and Emma started with a lead, but the winner was close up. In the straight Gay Lawless came out in front and won by half a length. Time, 50 2-ssec. Tho totnlisator figures were -C73CB, as against .EGSlli last year.

NOTES OX THE.BACING. (By Teleeraph.—Special Correspondent.) Blenheim, Stay 1. The lUverlands course was at its licit to-day, when a large croud turned out to see the racing in connection wjth the autumn meeting of the Marlborough I!acitiK Club. The weather was perfect, ami the meeting passed o\X without a hitch of any kind. B. IJeeley rode three winners during the afternoon, nnd S. .Ji'rid, who lias not rcfently been seen much in the saddle, also steeled home a couple out of as iir.iny mounts. Sinapis won the bip handicap comfortably, but Odessa may havo ilojio better had he not kept jumping; over some bare pitches. A good crowd of Wellington people were present, nnd the visiting , horses won every race on (he programme.

They were a poor lot in the Maiden Hack Jisice, and the fiirouritc, Aratiatia, won comfortably. He was on his iocs at tho starting 'gate, but Deeley pot him out first, and lie was not troubled throughout tho journey. Kxcitoment. the second liorse, occupied n similar position to Amberstono »t Kelson. Inclra wiia n. poor third, and the only other horse to finish was iiuupnra. Rustic went laino in the raco, and had to be pulled up.

The Open Welter was a good race. The Palniorston J."ort!t horse, Jlntloii', was favourite, with Merry Frank also well backed. Tho former could not find his feet, and was lust tho whole way, but Merry Frank was always in a good position on tho rails, nnd, after allowing Curator to lead until well down the running , , Hatch brought tho blnek gelding out, and won nicely by a length. Bally Shannon was on Curator's quarters. Negative found tho going against him, and, after getting out well, he faded out of it at the end of a furlong.

A very warm favourite, in Toney, tvas defeated by a narrow margin in tho Hack Welter Handicap. From a good start tho field moved oil' well together, with the exception of Astonishment, who was slow on his feet. Toney wns soon in front, but Foroshot, who ran in heavy bandages, and Mediterranean kept him at it in tho first few furlongs. Across the bottom of tho course, Aloha was in fonrth place, but sho came, round badly, and the favourite, acting well, got a. break on the field. Aloha put in a great effort in tho straight, and, the favourite tiring badly, the Porirna maro got tin in the last stride, and won by a head.

As was anticipated, the cup went to the St. Ambrose flllv Sjnapis, whoso form at Opaki and Tauherinikau was very good. She was always in a prominent position, and though covprms more ground than anything else in the race, won nicely at tho finish. Undecided was in a good position throughout, and had every chance, but he failed to show his best form. Odessa was in tho lead fjoing out of tho straight, and he was not headpd till well down the runnina;. though the field was always within striking; distance of him. C'oromandM wa= lieafen two furlongs from home. Sea Queen and St. Folix bath rnn fair races, but wore wanting at the finish.

A very good start was ma<!o in {he Autumn JTac,'< Handicap, but the field had not gone fnr on the way when Katun showed out. Leapuki and Allurement soon joined him, and the last-name.! two wore together when tho )>end was reached, ilore Dirge and Portland I.nily were lour lenztlw ofF. Katun crier! Piioui-li in the straight, and n hciid-and-head finish resulted in favour of LiMipuki. l'ortimul Lady was well back. Dirge was fourth, and Katun I'ist The first three favourites in the Ply. ins' Handicap finished ill the order indicated by the machine. who is much oh the big side, was quickly into Ws stride when the barrier went up, but Blue Lake was always fcoing as well m he .was, nnd. over the final fnrlopj. slie came away and won. comfortably. .Ntoii Ami wnn "in third place the whole way, and, Mr.rrp wn* fourth. The winner ran her best race In date, and liiii=hcd very well. The Iko stable companion? - . Gay LaivJiits nud .Mount Victoria, ran Grst and -'■cond in ths Elect.rio Handicap- Guy Lawless was very fractious at the barrier,,

and, after repeatedly gains through (lie tape?, she was sent to the outside. Kiiiina was quickest 1« begin, but -Mount Victoria soon joined lier, and this pair led Gay Lawless to the straight entrance. The fiivniiritc tlii;n came fast, ami, in the lust, hiili'-furli-iii-r, she ran away from the others. Rector Oirl was :i pour third. SECJND DAY'S ACCEPT.TNOES. (By 'felceraph.— Press Association.) Blenheim, May 1. The following arc I lip acceptances for the second do.v'ot I lie MurlhorougH nieetSCIJRIIY JIA.NDICAI , , of GO sov>. five furlong:-.—.Kxi'itcim-iit, 11.-4.,- liulrii, Sst. Will.; Itiiinati.iii, fi-r. .'lll,. TELKGRAI'II HANDICAP, of 100 snvs. Six iui-loiißs.—CJli-n.-prinir. !)sl. UUb.; BlueLake, list. (111..; Moil Ami, S.st. 111).; liraton, Tst. 211).; Merchmitmnn, 7*l. 'JIIj. OMAKA HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Huven furlong'.-.- -Toner, 104. :ill».: Alolm, 10st. 311).; Mediterranean, Bst. II)).; I'ore.-hot, Tst. 121b.; Stockade, 7st. 71b. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 21)0 sovs. One mile mid a distance.—("udecided, '.Ist. 121b.; Sinapis, Sst. 711).; Sea Queen, Sst. all).; Coroirumlol. Sit.: 7st. 121b.; Waipumii, 7st. !)H>.; St. Felix, 7st. 41b.; Ballv Shannon, 7-t.; Mallow, list. llib. KiVVAI LANDS HANDICAP, of GO sots. Vive Lawless, !M, lllb.; I Mount Victoria, '.Ist.; Allurement, Sst. Dili.; Portland Lady. B*t. I'll,.; Kmmn, Sst. 31b.; Rector Girl. 7>,t. 121b.; Katua, 7st Sib.; Excitement, 7st. j'lb.; Indra, 7st. !M>.; San I'ort. 7>t. 211). SEYMOrit WELTI-',!! HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Mcrrie Fnuil:, ■lflst 31b., , ('ur.itor, lflst. 211).; Hallv Shannon, 84. 121b.; Negative, Sst. HI;.; Beacon, Sst. Gib.; Matlov. Sst. lib.; Morec, Sst. "lb ; Purewaiiui, Sit.; .Moloch, Tst. 1211>.; Aema, Tst. 711). 1-INAL HACK HANDICAP, of "i sovs. Six furlongs.—Lcapiiki, Ost. 'Jib.; Toney, list Gib.; Dirge, Ost.' 2lb. : Allurement, Sst. 71b.; Rector Girl, Tst. 101b.; -Miss Vina, 7.st Sib.; K'atna, Tst. Bib.; Amborstoue, Tit. lib.; l'oreshot, 7st. lib. FORBURY TROTS POSTPONED. (By Telegraph-Press Association.) Dunedin, May 1. The l-'orbury Park I rot:- have been postponed (ill Friday ami Saturday, owing to the wet track.

WAIRARAPARACING CLUB

•V meeting of stewards of the 'Wairarapa Racing Club was held on Monday, Mr. \V. E. Bidwill presiding. -V credit balance of .£532 Us. 8(1. was reported, and accounts amounting to .KI9I 11s. "d. were passed for payment. A statement of receipts and expenditure in connection with tho recent qiitumn meeting was roan ami approved. It was derided to apply for the following dates for next season:— Summer meeting: January 1 and 2. AuI tumn meetiii-,': Easter Saturday and Monday, 1913. It was resolved that the tolWtiug notice of motion bn forwarded to tho Racing Conference:—"That all licenses bo granted by a Licensing Committee 01' the conference, and issued by the secretary." Additions to the accommodation house on the rncecoiir.se and other improvements are to be put in hand al an early date. Eight new members were elected. j RANDWICK LODGE BURNT. Randwick Lodge, near the Hutt Park, which is well known as training quarters among racehorse owners and others, was destroyed by fire on 'iuasday night. The building, which was situated just acn)-s the ripe .Bridge, was a large one of ten rooms, with stables, containing 23 boxes, attached. The lire was noticed lirst a few minutes before 11 o'clock, at the .-outh end ot the building. I'anni'dby a southerly breeze, the flames quickly spread, bursting out into one huge blaze in an incredibly short time. The whole building was 0110 mass of flames, and being old and dry it burnt very quickly, and was totally destroyed in a little more than half an litiur 'after tho initial outbreak. The building had l.'eon unoccupied for some time, nnd \ tho cau.-e of tile fir , . , , therefore, is » mystery. The Lower .llult Brigade did not turn out. There being no waler plug in the vicinity, it was thought that the brigade would be powerless to do any good. No surroundin<,' properly »ns cnrfanyiTi'd. The owner of tho buildings was Mr. W. C. Watson, of Wellington.