THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1704, 22 March 1913, Page 13

THE TURF.

A.J.C. RACES. . FINAL ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright (Rec. March 20, 10.10 p.m.) Sydney, March 20. In connection with Ihe Australian Jockey Club's Autumn meeting, final acceptances havo been received as follow: DONCASTER HANDICAP, of 2000 govs. One mile.—Volsloane, Ost. 81b.; Mv Gavonni 9st. 41b.; Bright Laddie, 9st. 31b.; Jolly Beggar, Bst. 131b.; Hartfell, Bst. 111b.; Nuwara Bliya, Bst. 101b.; Cider, 85t..91b.; Malt Mary, Bst. 71b. j St. .Medoc, Bst. 51b.; Relievo, Bst. 51b.; Golden Hop, Bst. 41b.; Sir Willie, Bst.' Sib.; Burri, BsT:. 111).; Aurifer, Bst.; Embracer, 7st.. 91b.; Aleconner, 7st. 91b.; Tartanus, 7st. lib.; Seatondale, 7st. lib.; iLeta, Bst. 121b.; Dion, Ost. 101b.; Posinatus, Gst'. 71b.; John Porter, Ost. 71b. ST. LEGER STAKES, of 500 sore. For three-year-olds. One milo and threequarters.—Barios, Bootan, Ancrom, Gfoapholite, Cagou', Harpist, Sheriff Muir, Wolaw«, Unci© Matt. ' ' ° SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES, of 2000 soto. Seven furlongs.—Mr. J. E. O'Brien's br. c. Beragoou, by Multiform—Wigelmar; Mr. I. EarnshaVs b. c. Radnor, by Earlston (imp.)—Burletta; Mr. A. D. Murphy's br. o. Andelosia, by Fortunatus (imp.)— Diffidence; Mr. J. Widdes's ch. c. Eubulus, by Prudent King (imp.) Roti (imp).

SECOND DAT. SYDNEY CUP, of 5000 sovs. Two miles.—Cadonia. 9st. lib.; My \Gavonni, 9st. lib.; Aui'otodina, 9st. llb.j AlmJssa, Bsu. 111b.; Jacamar, Bst 91b.; Hartfell, Bst. 81b.; ; Zilper, Bst. 61b.; Hallowmas, Bst. ilb.; Moorilk, Bst. 21b.; Goard, Bst. 21b.; Alurod, Bst. lib.; Lochano, Bst. i Ocean Blue, 7st. 131b.; Diaholo, 7st. • 121b.; Angeliquo, 7st. 111b.; Sir Willie, 7st. 101b.; Flavian, 7st. 101b.; Bernard,' 7st. 101b.; Harpist, 7st. 71b.; Embracer, 7st. 51b.; Sheriff Muir, 7st. 51b.; Cagou, 7st 51b.; Barios, 7st. lib.; Belove, 6st. lllb.; Bootan, Gst. 101b.j Adgio, Gst. 101b.; Waltz, .Gst. 71b.; Posinatus,'Gst. 71b.; Port; Hunter, Gst. 71b. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of "2000 eoto. Sis furlongs.—Mr. E. J. br. c. Athenio, by Traquair (iitip.)—Arajoel;Mr. E. R. White's ch. f. Witchful, by Flams (imp.)— Witchery;. Mr. J. E. O'Brien's br. c. Beragoon,' by. Multiform—Wigelmar; Mr. "E. J. Craven's" b. f. Malt Lily, by Mulster—Lilyinea; Mr. J. M'Donald's b. f. Lady Multiform,, bv Multiform—Lady : Mostyn; Mr. B. H. Richards's br. e. Beau Soult, by Soult' (imp.)— Our Lady;, Mr. C. : Jeffries's b. c. Daliai, by Mousqueton (imp.)— Camellia; Mr. I. Earnsliaw's b. e. Radnor, by-Earls-ton ' (imp.)—Purletfa; ' Mr. A. .D. Murphy's br. c. Andelusia, by .Fortunatus (imp.)— Diffidence; Mr; ,T. Widdes's ch. c. Eubulus, by Prudent.King (imp.) —Carpoo Roti (imp.); Mr. J. Mills s ch. o. Malbrook (late Parity), by Malster— Carbrook. .

ELLERSLIE NOTES. (Br Toleeraph.—ProEa Association J. Auckland, March 20. ; ' The weather waß fine and. the- course in good order for training operations' at Ellerslie this morning, ill work was done on the course prosier, outside the trestles. Kakama went sis furlongs , in 'lmin. 20sec. : La Eeina and Bleriot were together at of a mile, in lmin. 18 3-sseo. 1 Tact easily held Tragedy King over seven furlongs, in lmin. 35sec. Bootle finished better than Dayfly over six furlongs, in lmin. 22sec. Tangiwal was ■ a length in front of Prince Soult at the end of c. mile from the new post, in lmin. 47 8-ssec. i Imagination beat Montiform in. the same : task, in linin. 48seq. Maxwell was going' easier than Labour Day at the (end of -a mile, in lmin. 60 2-59c0. . ' Potoa was three lengths in front of Wee Olga,, with Haskayno beatejl off, at the end of seven furlongs, in lmin. 81 Msec.— an-fexceptionally-'gooa gaUop. -' 1 ! ; Winning Way was a length in front of Dearest ■ at the end of tho same /distance, in lnlin.'B4 l-ssee. - "V Herry Roo,' Waiorelra, and Lady Alicia wore in that order at tho end of eix fui-, longs, in . lmin. 21 3-ssec. ' : . Soltano, going alone, covered th# same distauoo'in lmin. 21 2-sseo. ; ' Peary beat Admiral Soult.over six furlongs, in-lmin. 20 2-ssec; Scorch was : too good' for Monorail at the end of*a mile from the new post, in lmin. 19sen.' . : After breakfast Goldsizebeat Nukuhau over seven furlongs, in lmin. 32sec. Grown Ecarl went live furlongs from tho now post,' in lmin. 6 4-ssec. Hohungatahi .and Ulad Tidings, going separately,' did the same distanoe in lmin. 4sec. Gloy gavo Lucille a good break and finished within a length at the end of seven furlongs, in lmin. 33see. Bobrikoff did half-pace work on, the tan. A large numbeT of others were alsoXworked.

RICCARTON FORM. , ;■:! Christchuroh, March. 20. A fresh southerly militated against fast times at liiccarton this morning. Sanguinary.beat Lady Nolan over seven furlongs, in Imin. 83sec. ■ Masterpiece went" ten furlongs in 2min. 15sec., going •'well.; Hoatlierbrae beat Brown Owl over 6ir in lniiu;'tG 2-ssec., a smart performanoo. , Peg and Mowbray galloped seven together in lmin.. 33sec.; the former was running .on at tlto finish. Autumnus gave Coroniform a start and a beating over seven in lmin. 30 2-ssec., Autumnus galloping impressively. Ventura went six in lmin. 18 l-sseo. Cheddar and Koya wero together at tho end of a''mile in lmin. dfiseCi Emporador and Historictto brushed orer llio last four furongs of a circuit in 52Jsee. ' Quory went a milo nicely in lihin., 43sec. Bronze, Bertrada, Loclnvood, Prince Eddie, Eocene, Moirette, _ and Sir Solo arrived' yesterday and. did useful work, . .MARTON ALTERATIONS. Marton, March 20. - Big alterations and improvements are being made to the Marton racecourse. A tender of .£2OOO was accepted last night for an additional grandstand, with cement steps. Tho improvements are to be finished in time for the Spring meeting. TRAINING AT RANDWICIC. By Telesraph—Presß Association—Copyright .. (Rec. March 21, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, March 21. Eandwick was blanketed in a fog. Thero:was a big gathering to watch the final gallops, including "several New Zeiy landors. They were disappointed, for it was impossible to time many performances, and others had not full steam up becauso of tho clouded atmosphere. Yalido ran a milo comfortably in lmin. 51sec. Lady Medallist, going in good style, galloped a mile and a quarter in 2min. Hisec., tho last milo in lmin. 4550 c.; and Jolly Beggar covered a milo similarly. My Gavouni easily beat .Senton dalo over six furlongs. Eiidorns covered a milo and a quarter in 2miu. Usee, on the tan—a record for that course. Cider did sevon furlongs in limn. SOJsec. in iino style. Atheiiie was not clocked in a spurt. ST. HIPPO SHOT. (Eee. March 21, 5.5 p.m.) Brisbane, March 20. Tho thoroughbred stallion, St. Hippo, who was becoming decrepit, was shot at the Bullock Downs Estate, Charters Towers. [St. Ilippo was bred in New Zealand, and was by St. Leger from llippona. Ho was a high-class performer on tho turf, winning among otuer races tho Now Zealand Cup, .Auckland Cup, and Great ■Northern Derbj. At tho stud lie sired nothing as good as himself. Ho would bo 20 years old at the timo of liis death.]

NOTES AND COMMENTS. [Br Glencok.] , ■ Sportsmen throughout ttlio Dominion, will havo much to their attention during tlio next; few days. To-day raoiiifr will bo hold at Tanhcriniknu. and Rllprelie. Tho first-named liieeitinir iHll doubtless havo ft very largo attendance. Visitors from Wellington can travel by tho G.dO a.m. or the .8.80 a.m. train. The first pvont is tho Trial Hack raco, 'baa field for which contains several locnllytraincd horses. Amongst them arothe Field Battery colt in. W. Davies's etablcs; Ladoga, trained by J. Ayres; and Ascho, trainsd by .T. W. Scott. Ladoga 13 by Sir Jjaddo, from Happy Maid, and is crcditod ! with boing, fairly smart;.

Awahou, who has won i» his starts, has an engagement In tho ilaclc Walter, and the Wangaimoana Handicap alt Tauliorinikau: A. Oliver is havo the mount, and the Mahald gelding is certain J[x> etart favourite in whichever event ho is saddled up. The 'acceptanoe of Sir Knox is a muchdebated question, in tho cifty, ana thero aro fears that should tho chestnut horse win a protest might be entered. 9 n '' I account some backers tore talking of standing off tho Sir Laddo horse. The stewards of the club can, however, bo relied upon to havo acted correctly . m admitting the acceptance of the Opalti trained animal. This being so, backers need havo no fear of not being ablo to collect should Mr. H. Nee's horse win. Th,o Highden horsemen, A. Oliver and W. J3ell, will both be riding at Tauherinikau to-day,, and will leave for Lyttelton by tho Mararoa this evening. Oliver is to rido Awahou, Ariom, Immer, and Suratura, while Bell will havo the moiuit on Asche, Sir Saracen, Ceylon, Casco, Sir Moutoa,. and Aledto. i Thistledown ran a' couple of good_ races at Invercargill last week, and is expected to shape well at R-iccarton on Monday. Maxwell, who, is engaged in the opening event at Ellerslie to-day, has been carrying nil before him of laito. /The distanco of tho Tradesmen's Handicap, orte mile and a quarter, should suit itho long-striding full-brother to Soultline to a moety. Mr. J.' Hymers, - owner of Soldiers' Chorus, recently purchased Lupulilto for 150 GOVS, No fewer than twenty horees have made the final payment for tho Easter Handicap at Ellerslie, and tho field includes some of the smartest "miler's" in this country. Anyone fortunate to pick the winner will receive a good price, for the majority of the candidates • will be well backed. Dearest and Imagination ore two of tho runners in which local interest will oentre. • .

Two very smart youngsters in Christina and Day Ely are down to compete in the Onsloiv; Stakes at Ellerslie to-day. The Australian Jockey Club's autumn, meeting opens at Randwick to-day, when the Doncaster Handicap will be run. Now Zealand sportsmen will be specially interested in the doings .of Valido and Seatondale. Most of the candidates for the two big events at Biccarton were given their final gallops on Thursday morning. Amongst those who acquitted themselves, well were Hcatherbrae, Emperador, Query, Peg, and Ventura, of tho Great Easter Handicap horses; and Masterpiece, Canute, Cheddar, and Bronze, of the Great Autumn Handicap field. The well-known hurdle horseman, J. Jones, is leaving Auckland on. Monday evening at the conclusion of the racing there. Ho will bo presont at Feilding on tho second day. A profit of i£3B2: resulted from the recent autumn meeting of the Southland Rating Club. The veteran jockey, W. Brown, was ono of the riders,.engaged at the Waimate races early this month. T. Cahill, who was disqualified by the V.R.C, some months back in connection with the running of the hurdle , horse Joe, and who has been spending his enforced holiday iu New' Zealand, returned to Sydney by Thursday's boat and intends to apply for a remission of tho remainder oi his disqualification. Mr. E. A. Laery, secretary of the Wairarapa Raoing Club, advises that Mere Mere, Our Guest, and Piermont have been scratched for all engagements to-day and on Monday. i ' Soldiers' Chorus has mode the acceptance for tho Riverton Oup, to bo run on Monday next. He will carry lOst. 6lb. In the event named, and the next candidate, Parable, will receive 801b. from the Martian horse. . , Good racing is promised e.t the Feilding Jockey Club's Easter meeting, whioh takes plaoe on Monday and Tuesday. Those travelling to the meeting from distant stations will have the benefit of railway excursion fares. " The principal attraction on the first day of the meeting will be tho race for tho Feilding Oup, in which 6ome useful 'handicap performers are engaged'. • '■ ~ .Weights for the Manawatu and Wellington meetings will be deolared at tho close of the Easter racing. . .

FIXTURES. March 22 and 24—Auckland B.C. Autumn. March 22 and 24—'WairarapaR.C. Autumn. March 22, 24, and 29—Australian J.O. Autumn. March 24—'Waipukurau J.O. Annual. March 24 and 26—Canterbury J.C. Autumn. March 24 and 25—Feilding,J.C.Easter. March 24 and 25—Riverton B.C. Annual. March 2G—Wcstland B.C. Autumn. April 2—Reefton J.C. Autumn. April 2 and s—Wellington R.C. Autumn. April 9 and 10—Manawatu R.C. Autumn. April 16 and 17—Hawke's Bay J.C. Autumn.