THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2709, 2 March 1916, Page 7

THE TURF

DANNEVIRKE RACES FIRST DAY'S .EVENTS. ■ By Telegraph.—(Special Correspondent.) Dannevirlce, March 1. The Daunevirke Racing Club's Autumn Mooting opened to-day, in. iino weather. There was a good attendance. The totalisator put through >£15,G5!1, as against £16,367 l'or the same day last year. Ostend and Maisie boll were tlio best backed in tho Maidon Plate, hut there wore plenty of supporters for Comment, who was making her first appearance under silk, anil, after being in the second bunch to the turn, the iilly then ran through, and won with ridiculous ease from Helsingi'ors and OstenU, while Step was fourth. Tho winner is by Provocation, who is getting some smart galloper* from AVailette, a good performer a few veal's back. Comment is owned by Mr. W. Hume, a popular Wairarapa sportsman, who breeds a few horses, and occasionally iw.es one. Avon Park, Kaniki, and Jean Laddo were the withdrawals from the President's Handicap, which resulted in a very fine finish between the placed horses. After a lot of bother at the start, Zetes moved out well, but Zeus dwelt. Zetes had Sea Lord and Eewi Poto as his nearest attendants, and the trio cleared out from the others. At the bend into the straight Zetes was doing the best, but m the straight the trio were locked together, and in a great finish Sea Lord won my half a length. Eewi Poto was a head in front of Zetes, who was unlucky enough to have Sea Lord ooino ever on him, otherwise he would have been second. Zeus made up a. lot of ground, and finished fourth. The others wero well back. ■ Numerous defections from the Hack Welter' reduced the field to ten runners. Kamur was favourite, with Bongora and Melodist next in demand. The result was a surprise, for Lord Laddo, a winner ut Poraugahau -and Wairoa, came through in the straight, and won by n couple of lengths from Sensitive, who was the outsider of the field. Kongora was a poor third, and the favourite was the next to pass tho judge. The early running- was made by Kaiserine, who stripped well, Orinesby and Fran Bonnet, but tho last two furlongs found the trio wanting. Thero were soveu withdrawals from the Cup, for which Indigo, with Oliver in the saddle, was a slightly better favourite than Orleans. Discussion made the play for six furlongs, with Ladoguer pulling bard alongside Orleans in tho second place. At tho half-mile post Orleans took charge, and Ladoguer went with him, wifilo Indigo moved up, and Discussion fell back in the straight. Orleans shook off Ladoguer, and though Indigo made a good effort, ho could not reach the leader, who won nicely. Ladoguer was a fair third, and then came Sir Alba, who movBd very sore. The rider of Discussion lost one of his irons on the turn, and badly interfered with, Indigo. ( After the race, tho president, Ifr. G. Hunter, presented the Licensed Victuallers' Plato to Mr. S. W. Tatham, owner of the winner. Sunny-Climes was tho only defection from the Nursery. Handicap, leaving five runners. Beltane and Grand Duchy were bracketed on the machine. Carlatour was a vory hot order with tho public, But she jumped back when the barrier rose, and lost 'her chance. Sho caught the leaders in the straight, but the effort told on her, and she faded again, Beltane and Queen Lizzie were clear/of tho others as they entered tlw straight, but then Struggle canio through on the fence, and, ridden out, sho won by half a length from Beltane, with Grand Duchy close up. Tho winner is by Bezonian—Effort, and is owned by the Wellington sportsman, Mr. W. E. Herbert, who also owns her dam, Effort, a prominent member of Mr. .1. W. Louis' stables some few seasons back. Beltano and Grand Duchy both did well, and tho latt«' in particular, as ho hung badly, and can be rolied upon to go better today. There were only five runners in tho Elcctrio Hack Handicap, and Bairnsdalo (Emerson) was "installed a hot favourite. He jumped out well, and led the w'holo way, while Tiora was always second. Pot Luck just beat Coropet for third place, and Ally was*the last to finish. Kaiserine and Coinmont, who had raced earlier in tho day, wero withdrawn, as wero _ Trials and Maryland. A peculiar coiucideuco was that the five horses finished in the order they wero backed on tho machine. There were nine runners, in . the Tamaki Welter, whidli was tho best betting event of tho day. Marsinah was a slightly better favourite than Crawford, while the others were evenly backed/ At tho start Avon Park, on the fence, was quickest to begin, and she led round the turn from Mai'sinuh and lied Book, but at the six furlongs the Wellington mare rushed to the front, and led into the straight, where Tavistock challenged her, and in a great finish the last-named was declared the winner by a head. Hod Book was two lengths away, and then e.inie Jlnster Achilles. The running of Avon Park was challenged by the stipendiary steward, and the inquiry' was adjourned. Golclcnlyte was favourite in the Makirikiri Hack Handicap, and won after a great finish with l'omeroy and Martial Air, while Finisterre, Hie fourth horse, was close up. Martial Air, who' kept Finisterre company in the lead for half a mile, is engaged in tho Maiden to-dav, and will bo ridden by A. Oliver. Fore was very unlucky, and should do .better to-day. Results:— MAIDEN PLATE, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs.—Cement, Sst., 1; Helsingfors, Sst., 2; Osteud, Sst., S. Also started: Step, Sst.; Detroit, Bst.; Waimahaka, Bst.; Gazelethe, Sst.; Maisie Bell, Sst.; Waiorenga, Sst. Time, lmin. 2scc. PKESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs.—Sea Lord, 7st. 131b., ]; ltewi Poto, 9st. 51b., 2; Zetes, Bst. 31b., 3. Also,started: Zeus, Sst. 101b.; Watchful, 7st. 71b.; Black Ada, list. 131b.; Booth, Gst. 71b.; India, 6st. 71b.; Moudjik, Gst. 71b. Time, lmin. Msec. . TAHO.RAITI HACK WELTER, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Lord Laddo, Bst. 121b„ 1; Sensitive, 7st. 13ib., 2; 2 Eongora, Sst. 131b., 3, Also started: Lady Nolan, Sst. J 'Jib.; Orniesby, Sst. 01b.; Melodist, Sst. 31b.; Namur, Sst. 21b.; Kaiserine, Sst.; Tipatipa, 7st. 111b.; Fran Bonnet, 7st. lllb. Time, lmin. 29 2-ssoc. DANNEVIRKE CUP, of 250 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. Orleans, Gst. 121b 1 Indigo,' Sst. lllb 2 Ladoguer, 7st. 101b 3 Also started: Sir Alba, 7st. 131b.; Mystified, 6st. 71b.; Discussion, Gst. 71b. Time, 2min. 7 l-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 100. sovs. Six furlongs.—Bairnsdalo. 7st.. 1; Tiora, 7st. 91b.; 2; Pot Luck, 7st. 1211)., 3. Also started: Corppot, Sst. lllb.; Ally, 7st. alb. Time, lmin. 15sec. ' TAMAKr WELTER, of 150 sovs. One mile and 50 yards.—Tavistock, Sst. 131b., 1; Jlarsinah, Sst. 31b.. 2; Red Book, flst., .1. Also started: Avon Park, Ost. 91b.; Tneuru, flst, 21b.; Combustion. Sst. 121b.; blaster Achilles, Sst. Sib.; Florist, Sst. 2lb. Time, lmin. 45see. JfAICIRIKIRI HACK WELTER, of 110 sovs. . Seven furlongs.—Goldenlyte, Bst. 91b., 1; Pomeroy, Sst. 51b., 2; Martial Air, 7st. lib., 3. Also started: Finisterre, Sst. 71 ITT; Pore, Bst. 71b.; Lord Laddo, Bst. 41b.; Melodist, 7st. 91b.; .Detroit, 7st. Time, lmin. 2S 3-ssec.

Tavistock, '7st. 111b.; Zetes, 7st. ; lneuru, 7st. 51b.; Ladify, 7st. 21b.; Mursinali, 7st. 21b.; Finisterrc, 6st. 01b.; Discussion, fist. 71b. J U VENILE' HANDICAP-Struggle, Sst. 71b.; Carlatour, Sst. 51b.; Beltane, Bst. 21b.; Grand Duchy, 7st. 111b.; Quceu Lizzie, Ist TELEPHONE HANDICAP ,-Coropet, Sst. Mlb.; Bairnsdale, Sst.-Gib.; Comment, 7st. 131b.; Tiora, 7st. 131b.; Trials, 7st. Kllb.; Pot Luck, 7st. Sib.; Sensitive, <st. (jib.; Kaiserine, Gst. 101b.; Ally, Gst. 1010. KAITOIOi WELTER—Soa Lord, 9sl; Sib.; Zeus, Sst. 51b.; Zctes, 9st. -lib.; Marsinah. flst. 21b.; Ineurii, 9st.; Red Book, Dst.; Crawford, Sst. 11 lb.; Combustion, Sst. 101b.; Master Achilles, Sst. -lib.; Kaniki, Sst. lib.; Black Ada, 7st. 121b.; India, Ist. 71b. 'J'APIJATA WELTER.—GoIden Lyte, lOst. 21b.; Rongora, Sst. 31b.; Fore, Sst.; Queen's Post, Sst. 31b.-, Lady Nolan, Sst. Hb.; Nnmur, 7st. 11 lb.; Ormesby, 7st. 91b.; Fran Bounett, 7st. 71b. THE NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. By Telegraph.—Prcas Association. Christchurch, March 1. A meeting of the board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held this, afternoon. The president reported that replies had been received from some of the clubs in reference to the proposals contained in Sir Geo. Clifford's circular regarding contributions to the racing and trotting clubs and the patriotic funds. The' New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club wrote expressing their approval of the proposals, and suggesting mat Mr. Chas, Louisson be appointed trustee on behalf of the club. The South Wairarapa Trotting Club agreed to the proposals, but deferred taking definite action. , The disqualification of the horse Black Douglas and the owner, H. Prouse, for two years, under the West Australian Trotting Association, was endorsed. A considerable amount oi correspondence was read in reference to tho Auckland boycott case. Tho Northern Trotting Horse Breeders and Owners' Association had written to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Internal Affairs asking for an inquiry into the club's action. 'That body's letter had been forwarded to the club by tho Minister of Internal Affairs. This letter and tho statement of facts as sot out by the club wcro read. In reply to the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Auckland Trotting Club stated that it had forwarded all information to the New Zealand Trottiug Association, the governing body of trotting, which had dealt with the case, with a request that it should reply to the Minister. After it good deal of discussion Mr. ICitchingham moved, and Mr. Nicoll seconded: "That this association thinks it would be advisable for tho club to reply direct to the Minister of Internal Affairs, and that if the Minister wants any further information than that contained in the club's statement, the association will be willing to supply it." Mr.' Hopkins and Mr.. Denton seconded, as an amendment, feat tho Auckland Trotting Club's request that tho association should reply to the Minister of Internal Affairs lie acceded to. Tho amendment was carried by 4 to 3. It was then resolved, on the motion of Mr. Nicoll, that tho association ill its letter to the Minister should forward the statements giving its views on the ease; this statement to bo drawn up by the president and Mt. Nicoll. 'Hie* Immgahua Trotting Club wrote forwarding tho evidence taken in conneotion with tho Samoa case. The club had passed a resolution disqualifying the horse Samoa for tho Keep-it-Dark Handicap at the club's November meeting, and also disqualifying tho horse and his owner aiul rider, John Dnggan, for life, for corrupt practices. Tho club's action was endorsed. It was decidcd to bring the Samoa case under tho notice of the police, with a view, to further proceedings. The Trotting Association Board investigated the case of the horse Georgo'Berlin, whose identity was questioned. Affidavits wero ' read from several Canterbury farmers, and evidenco given by Alexander Dawes '(wfib had raced tho ho»se at Waikouaiti and Tapanui). The board resolved that it was satisfied that the horse George Berlin was identical with Vial Goorlie, an it for life, lurthcr consideration of tho.case was deferred till next meeting. '