THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3118, 23 June 1917, Page 3

THE TURF

NAPIER PARK MEETING STJJEPLIiCHASE WON BY BIUEBUIIN. (B.v Telegraph—Special Correspondent.) Napier, Juno 21. 'For the first day's races of the Napier Park Hucimj Club's Winter Sleotim; the weather was iiuo, but tho 'track was l'airly heavy. Tho'eum put - tnrouxh the totiilisator was .£13.12-1, ajjaiiiit JillylTl last year; Colorado was the best backed in tho Moteo Hurdles, for which a good-sized iield faced tho barrier. At the start Yarilln, and Maryland were prominent in front, followed by Atuatoro. The others were bunched. Going out of tho straight Want, Iceberg, Atuatoro. The tlio favourite were up with the leaders. Down tho back Jem joined them, and Yorilla gave , way. At tho half-milo Want, Jem, and Iceberg had the others beaten, and in an interesting finish Want outstayed Iceberg and won by a couple of lengths. St. Bees finished fourth, and just beat Jem on the post. The favourite, who looked well, may be better for tho race. Atuatoro fell heavily at tho last l'euce, but beyond a shaking J. O'Connell was unhurt.

! Czaiomis, tho favourite in the Pctano Hack Steeples, fell when looking like a winner half a mile from home. Bodenham and Grey Guard made the early running from Banza Mist, who fell early but continued on in the race till he got his foot in his bridle and fell again. Sabrenui was prominent with Bodenham, Kow, and Grey Guard with six furlongs to go, but then Cxaronus moved up, only to fall after catching the leaders. Bodenham, Papatere, and Kew were together round the bottom bend, but the firstnamed had too much pace in the run home, and won easily. Merry Jack came from a long way back and beat Kew for second place. Then came Papatore, Sabre, nui, Silver Monarch, and Dood. Collector fell in the last round.

Tho big handicap resulted in a comfortable win for llauinanuwhiri, who was burdened with a 101b. penalty for her win at Gisborue. At the start the Auckland horse Sir Kalph was first out, but he was eteadied, and Sea Lord led down tho back from Kaumauuwhiri. Entering tho straight this pair were well out, and tho King's Guest niare, taking charge, won nicely from Sir Ralph. Undecided was Tunning on at tho finish, in third place, and then came King Chiara, Hythread, and Sea Lord, all of whom had been prominent on tho journey. Tho big steeplechase provided a sensational iinish, which ended in the triumph of the top-weight. Over the first part of tho journey Diavolo led Jackmnn, Sandy Paul, and St. Elnin, with Nita whipping the field. Passing the stand Soporific moved up, and with Diavolo led over tho next round, followed by Sandy Paul, St. Blmn, and Marton, while Nita was still tailed off. With a mile to go St. Elnin, who had been jumping badly, fell back, but the--leaders maintained their positions, and Braeburn and Record moved Tip. With half a mile to go Soporific tossed out, and Record took charge, from Diavolo,' who' was shortly afterwards headed by Marton, with Braeburn liandy. Kecord was well clear at tho last fence whon ho fell. This left Marton in charge, but he was tiring, aud Deerey, riding the top-weight vigorously, caught him about -twenty lengths off tho post, and a great strugglo ensued, both horses being under the whip. The topweight answered the better and won by a short neck. Diavolo was three lengths away, and then tamo l<<igot ;md Nita. Tarn was missing when tho field lined up for tho Ludies'i Necklace. Dinglo w.is a. good favourite, Vhilo tho others wero evenly supported. /U.tbo start Mash Lady and Mahaoltov set a fast pace, aud led Diuglo out of tho straight. The favourite was chopped out hero aud lost about twenty lengths. Down thn back Tho Ktfmmit ran into third place. Bounding the bond Dinglo improved his position, and joined Tho Summit and ]<'lash Lady at tho straight entrance. Flush Lady held Dinglo «ife in thn rtui Jiomo and won by a neck. Tho Summit was third.

. Montana ami Lcoula-■ woro Iho best backed - of 1110 fivo■ runners i" tho All 11-rii-l Hurdles. At tho start Golden Mni-cli and Master Timi 'made the running fust in advance of Lcoula and Montana, who woro together. At tho fence opposite the stand tho favourite foil heavily, and did not riso ugain. Lconta pulled to tho front live furlongs from lioiiie, but in the straight Master Tinri oamn again and won comfortably. Black Heart was a fair third. Mdnt'nna. broke his back aud had to be shot. H. Reid was unhurt.

Tho eontheni-oinicd Linden iris a jjooit favourito in tho Settlers' Hack Handicap, for which a bijr field, vent to tho post. At tlio eWrt the favourito' jumped out smartly ami Jed Blooniino into the straight. The latter theii fell away, ami Hastio joined tho favourite. 'J'lio Jailer held his own, but over tho last fifty yards Kiltess joined him, winning by a neck from Linden. Ulucian was third, and Hastio fourth.

DETAILED RESULTS. By Telegraph—Press Association. HOTJJO HACK HURDLES, of 125 sovs. Ono milo and three-quarters. 1 Want, 10st. 21b (Henderson) 1 3 Iceberg; 10st. lib » 12 St. Bees, Dst 3 Also started: Jtummer. 10st. lOlb.'JDeoeide, lOst. Tib.; Golden Glade, lOst. 31b.; Atuatoro, Ost. 131b.; Jem, 9st. 121b.; Colorado, Ost. 101b.; Maryland, 9st. 51b:,Tnrchauft, Ost.; Sano, Ost.; Yarilla, 9st.; Mount Victoria, 9st. Won by four lengths. Time, tfniin. 19 Msec. PETANI3 HACJC STEEPLECITASK of ISO sore. About two miles. 15 Bodenhanij lOst. -Mb. ...(Thompson) ] 7 Merry Jack, lOst. Gib 2 0 Kow, lOst 3 Also started: Collector, lOst. 101b.; Grey Guard, lOst. (lib.; Surtax. lOst.; S.tbrenui, 9st. 131b.; Papatere, l\st. 71b.; Silver Monarch, 9st. 71b.; Ilanxa Mist, Ost. 71b.; Dood, Ost. 71b.;*Torcliy, Ost. 71b.; Kaiwhakaliacre, 9st. 71b.; Ngarusi, 9st. 71b. Collector and llanzn Mist fell. AVon by two lengths. Time. tain. 27 3-ssoc. STEWARDS' STAKES HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Ono mile. !> J?atiuinnmvuiri, 9st (O'Shea) 1 2 Sir Ealph, 9st 2 li Undecided, Ost. 71b 3 Also started: Marsa, lOst. 71b.; Lady MidtUcton, Qst. 101b.; Sea Lord, 95t.91b.; Oliiwia, 9sjf. 81b.; Ardent, '.Ist. 81b.; Hyllus, Ost. 51b.; Settler, Ost. 51b.; King Chiara, Ost. 51b.; Mysteriarch, Ost. 21b.; Black Ada; Ost. 21b.; Whiikahoki, 9st. 21b.; Rumania, Ost.; Hytbread, 9st. Won by half a length; two lengths between second ami third horses. Time, lmin. 52 l-53ec. NAPIER STEEPLECHASE, of 000 sovs. About three miles. 5 Braebiiirn, 12st (Deerey) 1 7 Marton, lOst. 01b 2 C Diavolo, Ost. 01b 3 Also started: Sooorific, list, lib.; St., Elmn, lOst. mil).; I'agot, lOst. lib.; Merry Lad, lOst.; Eecord. lOst.; Sandy Paul, Ost. 121b.; Jaclcman, 9st. 101b.; Nita, 9st. 71b. Soporific and Eecord fell. AVon by hnli a length; third horso two lengths away. Time, Cmin, 53 4-ssec. LADTFS' NECKLACE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and .1 quarter. 2 Flash Lady, lOst. ,101b. ' (Mr. M'lntosJi) 1 1 Dingle, list. 1111) 2 3 The Summit, 12st. 31b '. 3 Also started: Hysia, 11st. 101b.; MahzoHov. lOst. 131b.; Mania Park, lOst. 71b.; Loch Marie, lOst. 71b. Won \>y three lengths. Time, 2rmn. 29 3-ssec. AHURTTiI HTTRDLE PvACE, of 225eoys. One milo and thiee-qaarters. 1 Master Timi, Pst. 91b. (R. M'Sveeney) 1 2Leonta, lOst. lllb 2 3 Black Heart • •" Also started: Montana, lOst.; Golden March, 9st. slb. MoDbJia fell nml li.nl to bo destroyed. Won by three lengths; the third horso the 'saiiio distance further baclr. Time, 3min. 32 <l-ssec. SETTLERS' TUCK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 13 Kiltess, fist. 131b (P. Brady) 1 2 Linden, lOst 2 3 Glneian, (Ist 3 jHso started: Tuticorn. lOst. 511),; Lady Paula, Iflst. 41b'.; Lord Laddo. 10st. °lb • Miirael-olara. 0.-t. 131b.; Tinkler, Ost 101b.; TlsisHo, Ost. 61b.: Woodlark, 9.?t. 31b.: Wliitianili. Ost. 21b.; C'rosstfords, Ost,; Manliallan, Ost.; Sylvan

Jlaid, 9st.; Belgian Maid, 9st ; Pall Mall, 9st.; Sunshade, list.; Bloomino, fct. _ Won by a coinplo of lengths, (.rlucian two lengths away. Time, limn. -- 2-sscc.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. MEEANEE HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Tuticorn, lOst. -ill).; Lady Paula, lOst. 21b.; irastio, 9st. 51b.; Woodlark. (Ist. lib.; WliTtiapiti, fet.; Sunshade, Bit-; Bloomine, 9st. „ WAirroKi hack: huedles. one mile and a half.-Waut, list. 41b. j Mitmmcr, lOst. Jfllb.; Iceberpr, Mtet. 91b.; Deoside, lOst 51b.; Join, 9st. 131b.; Tornea, !)st. 121b.; Colorado, Sst. 101b.; St. Bees, Ost. 31b.; Maryland, 9st. 31b.; Mama Park, Ost 21b.; S»no, 9st.; My Pal, 9st.j Yarilla. !)st.; Mount Victoria, 9st.; lvaiwikahacre, 9st. ;, PATIIC STEEPLECHASE. Two nnles mid a half.-Soporific, list. Mb.; Jlarton, list.; Diavolo, lOst. 121b.; Sandy Paul, lOst. 91b.; Men-y. Lad, lOst. 91b.: toronus, lOst. 71b.; .Tackman, 9st. 91b.; hUver Monarch, 9st. 71b.; Collector, Ost. ilo. WINTER OATS HANDICAP. Seven fiirlonßS.-llarsa, lOst. 01b.; Gold Painting, 9st. 121b.; Lady Middleton. Sst. 10 b.} Sea Lord, 9st. (lib.; Undecided, 9st. 91b.; The Summit, Oat. 711>.; Sir Ralph, 9st. 51b.; King Cliiara, 9st. 51b.; Zeus, 9st. 51b.; Hyllus, 9st. 41b.; Otara, 9st. 21f>.; Black Ada, 9st.; Whakaholci, Ost; Hythread, 9st.; Mysteriareh, 9st. HUNT STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a half.-The Mouse, list. 131b.; Burgess, lOst. 111b.; Rnnza Mist, lOst. 111b.; Grev Lynn. lOst. 7lb. ~ PORAITE HURDLE RACE. One mile and three-quarters— Gladfnl, 11st. dlb.j Kooya, list. lib.; Master Timi, lOst. 51».; Wont, 9=t. Ifllb.; Iceberg, 9st.; Golden March (Ist.: Black Heart, 9st. NEWSTEt) HACK HANDICAP. Seven furloiißs.-ICiltess, lOst. 111b.; Grand Idea, lOst. 81b.; Dingle, lOst. Gib.; Linden lOst. 51b.; Lord LacUlo, lOst.; Hythread. 9st. 21b.; Maraetotara, 9st. lllb.; Flash. Lady, Ost. lllb.; Rongora, Ost. 71b.; Hastie, Ost. filb.;- Glucian, 9st 21b.; Belgian Maid, 9st.; Pall Mall, 9st.