THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 147, 11 March 1918, Page 7

THE TURF

•DESERT GOLD AT FLEMINGTON WINS GOVERNOR'S PLATE CETIGNE SCORES IN LLOYD STAKES tßy Tolegraph-Press Aesociatlen-Onpyrlghl (Bee. Maroh 10, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, March 10. i The weather was lino and warm until aust beiore me last race, when there was ,a heavy thunuoi-Btorm, lor tho third day •of tne V.u.O. Autumn Meeting. A big crowd assembled in vne expectation ot a great milo race iu the (J. M. .Lloyd Stakes betwoen Desert Gold and ilvedge, Cetigne, l'anacre, Wliitefleul, and jl'rince Viriuis. When it was iounu that lUeayrt Gold had been scratched for that loveut, plenty of tho crowd voiced tho ■opinion that the owner (Mr. T. H. Lowry) .'withdrew 'tho mare because of the risk [of defeat. Disappointment wits also expressed at hor scratching, many good ljudges asserting that Cotigne would have ;tlefcated the New Zealand mare. Mr. ■Lowry explained that ho wanted to test itne mare's staying powers with a view to' >ier Sydney engagements .at Easter time. Deaort Gold was made a hot favourite, ifor the Governor's Plate (one milo and a 'half), with Lanius next in demand. She was novcr really extended, running tho i last half milo in 50}aec. The first part of Hho journey was slow. Results:— iATOUMN HURDLE RACE, a sweepstako of 3 sovs. each, with 350 sovs. added. ' Three miles. >Niok a Jack, by FlagshiprScrimmage, . iOst ; 1 Sir Carl, by Sir Eaymont— Oarinya, 9Bt. 2 'Rivernook, by Balllstitc—OissiJ 3' There were eight starters. Blue Victor made all,the running, and 'is, milo from homo had a lead of twenty 'lengths. Nick a Jack caught the leaders : entering tho straight, and won by two lengths and a half. Time. smin. Sljseo. C. M. LLOYD STAKES, a swoepstako of 10 sovs. each, with 1000 sovs added. Ono mile. Weight-for-age. Mr. T. A. . Stirton's. b. h. Cetigne, by Grafton-Pretty Nell, syrs„ 9st. 21b. 1 Mr F. F. Robinson's br. h. Whitefleld, by White Eagle—Noblo Martha, 6yrß., 9st. 21b > 2 Mr. 0. T. Qodby's blk. h. Wedge, by . The Welkin—Banavio, 4yrs.. 9st. ... 3 Also started: Panacre/ 9st. 21b.; Prince iViridis, Bst. 61b. Wedge was in front after the field had gone a furlong, but at the end of tho next furlong Prince Viridis led by half a length from Wedge, Cetigne, and l'anacre. At the half mile Prince Viridis still led from Cetigne, who was followed by We<Jge. After the turn had been negotiated Whitefield, on the rails, moved up rapidly, but at the half-distance Cetigne commenced to draw away, eventually winning by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin. 4lßec. . AUTUMN HANDICAP, a, sweepstake of a sovs. caoh. with 500 sovb. added. .One •' mile and five furlongs. For three-year-olds and upwards. ■ • Blackwood, by St. Denis—Miss Touch- ' wood, aged. 9st- 51b '. 1 Wishing Cap, by Fortunatus— Rlngrose, aged, 7st. 131b .-....:.....;.:. 2 | Bronzetti, by Bronzino—Daisy Chain, 3yrs., -Bst. 31b. 3 There wero nine starters. ABhview made the running, and at-the six furlongs post led from Wishing Gap, Eosanna, and Bronzetti, the last-named having moved up from last. Wishing Cap led into the straight from Ashview and Bronzetti. Blackwood took command at the half-distance and won by half a. length, half a neck separating second and third. Time, 2min. 523 sec. . MARCH NURSERY, a, handicap sweepstake ■ of 3 sovb.' each, with 300 sovs. added. Five furlongs "and a ; half. For two-year-olds. ■ Eusebius, by Eudorus—Lager, Sst. 111b. \ Stratus, by The Welkin-Fairland, 7st. 61b ...,, • 2 , .Whitadder, by Planudes-Gwendoline, 7st. 121b ■......: 3 There were nineteen starters At the distance the order was Stratus, Cragrose, Cielo, and King of the Sea. Eusebius out down Stratus in. the last furlong, winning by a neck. iHalf a neck separated second and third. Time, lmin. 9Jsec. THE GOVERNOR'S PLATE, a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each, with 750 sovs. added. One mile and a half. For three-year-olds and upwards.' Weight-forage. Mr. T. H. Lowry's b. m. Desert Gold, by All Blaok-Aurarius, syrs„ Sst 1 Mr. J. Baron's ch. h. Wallace Isinglass, by Wallace-Glass Queen, syrs., 9st. . , r 3lb.. 2 Mr. J. Devon's blk. h. Lingle, by Innacre—Lady Pamela, Syrs., 9st: 31b. ... 3 Lanius, 9st. 31b., was the only other ' Deßert Gold was tho first away, Lanius being next and Lingle last. At the mile Desert Gold was out two longths and a half from Lanius, who was two lengths iahead of Lingle and Wallace Isinglass, who were together. At the end of another furlong Desert Gold still maintain- I ed her two lengths and a half lead. Wal- j Jncolslinglass being a length and a half behind Lanius. At the Bix furlongs post the mare had increased her lead to three I longths and a half, the other two being j two lengths further back. Entering the I straight Wallaco Isinglass flattered his j piipporters by. running Desert Gold to a j neck, but the latter, shaken up by M'Lachlan, drew, away, and with a two lengths' lead at the distance had the race won. Lingle passed Lanius, but Desert Gold, going on with the greatest of ease, finished three lengths ahead of Wallaco Isinglass, a similar margin separating second and' third. Time, 2min. 36Jsecs. Cheering broke out long before tho winning post was reached, and was renewed again and again when tho winner was led in.

'RIVER HANDICAP, a sweepstake of 3 sovs. each, with 300 sovs. added. One mile and a qnarter.

fiir Amyas, by Chaucer—Fisher Girl, Bst. 41b 1 ■ Sauci, by Charlemagne ll—Hope Diamond, Set. 2lh :. 2 .iWayland Smith, by Kenilworth-Qolden i vale ■. 3

Thoro were sixteen starters. Farlvalo and Boontrco uiado most of the running. Boontreo led rounding tho turn from Wayland Smith, Sir Ainyns, and Sauoi. Sir Am'yafl then mado his run and won by half a- length. A neok separated seoond and third. Time, 2min. IOJBCC.

NAPIER PARK MEETING

PERFIDY WINS 810 HANDICAP. By Telegraph—Press Association. Napleri Starch 9. Tho Napier Park Racing Club's Becond day waß held in fine, though sbowory, weather, and thcro was a largo attendance The track waß heavy as on tho nrst day. Two inquiries wero held during tho da/. -Jockey Hatch was cautioned for pulling in in tho Kuao Handicap and blooking Oratress, and tho second concerned tho Inconsistent running of Sweet Corn ridden by Decley on each day. The .]iidioial stewards expressed much dissatisfaction with the running of the korso, and considered it a case in which suspicion attached to the rider. Tho totnlisator handled £19,457, making a total for tho two days of £35,787, against £37,612 for tho corresponding two days last year. EeOMAHU HACK HURDLES, of 130 sovs. Ono mile and a half. 1 Toki. 9st. 101b. ■•••• 1 2 Maraototara, 9st. 101b 2 4 The Summit. lOst. 131b 3 Also started: 3 Zeus. 9st 21b.; 5 Pornic, Won by four lengths, with seven lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 581-Ssec. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 3- Humorist, 7st. 121b 1 2 Orawia, 7st. 21b 2 1 Queen Lizzie, 7st.>9lb 3 Also started: 5 King's Armour, Est 91b.; 4 Lady Gazeloy, 7st. 71b.; 6 Powder King, 7st. 61b. ■ Won by throe lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin. 21sec. M'VAY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 300 ■ bovb. One mile and a distance. 3 Perfidy, 7st. lib 1 1 Trials, Bat. lib 2 2 Potentiality, 7st. 31b 3 Also Btarted: 4 Croesus, 9st. 51b.; Multifual, Bst.; Tressida, 7Bt. 91b.; 8 Dusky Eve, 6at. 71b.; 7 Jean Laddo, 6st. 71b. • Won by two lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, 2min. 1 2-ssec. KUAO HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Four furlongs and a half. 2 Demagogue, 9st. 51b 1 1 Oratress, 7sl. Sib 2 5 Wawata, 7st. 51b 3 Also started: 5 Pontoon, Bst 131b.; 7 Barcarole, 7st. 21b.; 4 Mania, 6st. 101b.; 8 Pavilion, 6st. 71b.; 6 Gipsy Gold, 6st, 91b.; 9 Orateur, 6st.. 91b. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 120 sove. Ono round. 3. Haumakaka,. fist 1 2 Otara, 9st. 51b : 2 9 Mistic, Bst : 3 Also started: 4 Alrao, 9st. 131b.; 6 Tavistock, 9st. 71b.; 1 Sarah Grand, 9st. 51b.; 7 Pursefiller, Bst. 121b.; 5 Mysteriarch, Bst. 31b.; 8 Whakahoki, Bat. Won by a lone neck. Time, 2min. 23-ssec. MAIDEN HACK SCUREY, of 100. sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Lllydalc, 9st 1 2 Silver and Black, 9st 2 5 St. Innes, 9st 3 -Also-started: 7 Merry Guest, 9st.; 4 Foxglove, 9st.; 3 Interesting, 9st.; 6 Bell o' the Camp, Sst. Won all the way by a long neck. Time, lmin. 64-ssec. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Sweet Corn, 9st. 51b 1 4 Rawakore, 7st. 61b 2 1 Elocution, Bst 3 Also started: 5 Impediment, Bst. 101b.: 9 Hyttns, Bst. lib.; 8 Sea Lord, 7st. 41b.; 3 Bagdad, 6st.. Mb.; 6 Vermilion, 6st. 71b.; 7 Colonade, 6st. 71b. Won by half a length, with a .length and a half between second and third. Time. lmin. 194-ssec. STEWARDS HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Seven furlong 6. 7 Queen Lizzie, Bat. lib 1 3 Kahumangu, Bat. 71b 2 1 Polynesian. 9st ; 3 Also started: 4 Hylami, Sst. 121b.; 9 Powder King, 7st. ttlb.; 2 Torchlight, 7st. 121b.; 5 Perrier, 7st. 9!b.: 8 Mania, 7st. 61b.: 6 Sunlight, 7st. 71b.; 10 Multiplane. 7st. 71b. Won by two lengths. Time/ lmin. 35 4-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING. By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright The speculation in the opening event was confined to the flrifc four horses, aiA I right up till the closing time no one could | correctly forecast which horso would be j favourite. At the start Zeus led from 1 Toki and Mareatotara, but tho last-named i was jumping wildly, and her chauceß wero j spoilt... Zeus, when challenged by Toki j at the. six furlongs, soon compounded, and I Toki went on alone. Maretotara put in a good run at the bottom, but another faulty jump* spoilt her chance and Toki won easily. The Summit was a poor third and Zens and Fornic were a long way back. Tho Telegraph Hack Handicap proved a puzzle for backers. Qneen Lizzie v. as fatvourito .with Orawia, who had only ar-! rived from Qiaborno on tho morning of: the race, a closo second favourite. King's ■ Armour showed out for a furlong, when j Queen Lizzie passed him, but immediately i Humorist went up to the iMir'tralian-bred j mare and had shaken her oR os they en-1 tered tho straight. Over ihe last fuiloug j Orawia came fast and T jady Gazeley also put in a challenge, but Humorist held her own and won by a length. Orawia was a neck in front of Queen Lizzie, and Lady i Gazeley was right up in fourth place. I King's Armour was the last to pass the | post. • i

Bagdad was tho only withdrawal frcm the big handicap, leaving eight runnem Trials was favourite with the light-weight Perfidy second in demand. Oroesuß mado tho early running, but ho was in trouble three furlongs from home, where Perfidy got a useful break. She had to be shaken up in the straight to resist a challenge from Trials, who. ><Hi Potentiality, was last at the three Inrlongs. Tho latter pair finished closo together. Dusky Evo was fourth and/ then came Jean Laddo and Crocßus.

All started in the two-year-old Handicap, for which Oratress finished up a better

favourlto than Domagogue. Tho latter was first out from the barrier, and attended by tho favourite, he led the field for two furlongs, when Gipsy Gold ran into second place. At the turn the topweight ran wido und Oratress got up on tho fence, but Demagogue held his own in tho run to tho post, and won by a length from Oratress, with Wawata two lengths away. Pavilion, Manila and Gipsy Gold finished iu that order. Backers, who had been fairly on tho spot up till the High-Weight Handicap, thou received a bad check when tho lit-tle-fancied Haumakaka won from Otara and Mistic' Sarah Grand anil Otara wero the favourites, und the lirst-named led for stofurlongs, where Otara took oliargo. Mistic and Haumakaka put iu strong challenges in the straight and the last-named won nicely, while Mistic finished close up in third place. Mysteriarch waß fourth, and then came Wbukatokt and Almo. A vory hot favourite m Silver aim Mlnck was comfortably beaten by Lilydalo in tho Hack Scurry. Tho.winner was quickest to find its feet, and led the wholo way. The favourlto waß running third at the half journoy, but she finlsoca' on well, and got second place, though she had no chanco with the, winner, Several of tho runners were well fanciod in the open bix furlongs.. Elocution was the actual favourite, whllo thcro wan plenty of money for Bagdad, Rawakore, and Sweet Corn. At tho start Sweet Corn was slow to move and .was last passing the half mile. Here Sea Lord wafl in front of Rawakore with the others bunched. Entering the straight Sea Lord was done with, and Rawakore took charge. Inside the distance Sweet Corn came very fast on tho extreme ontsido and got un in time to win by a half a length. Elocution was third and in a line came Colonade, Vermilion and Impediment. For the concluding event Polynesian and Torchlight divided favouritism, and of the pair the former did the better. At the start Perrier and Sunbrlght showed out, but with two furlongs to go Polynesian took charge. She looked a winner till Queen Lizzie dashed up and easily outpointed her, while backers of the favourite lost second place by a neck. Hylami and Powder King were the next to finish.

TE AROHA MEETING

ROYAL IRISH WINS THE CUP. By Telegraph—Press • Association. Auckland, March 10. Tho To Aroha races -were hew in nut woatuei', beioro a very large aucuuance. Tne totalizator hgurcb were i'/U,llil, conpaied with .■ l :J9,7iw last -year.. WAiTOA • WiiiiTiiil iiAriKiOAP. Seven liu'loufrs; '• Kercone, 7et. 81b. 1 n'aiuta, Dst. llllb 2 Soultane, 7at. 91b J Also siai'tcd: Munster, 9st. 41b.; Hyllus, Bst. 61b.; Pendoou Bst, 51b.; To l'npapa, Sst. 4i0.; Keystone, 7st. 91b.; Lady Ulen, Vst. 81b.: Won by a length. Time, lmin. 28 2-ssec. Munswr was favourite. RUAKAKA HURDLES. One milo and threequarters. Plenipotcnt, list, lib •. 1 Carbiness, lOst. 41b 2 Oolerainc, lOst.. 41b .'. 3 Also started: Hopye, lOst. 91b.; Yankee Doodle, lOst. lib.; Celt, lOst.; Glnetanus, 9st. 31b.; Welshman, 9st. 21b.; Tekapara, 9st. Won by two lengths. Timo, 3min. 23 3-isec. Carbiness was favourite. TRIAL HANDICAP. Five turlongs and a half. Lady Bruce, 7st. 121b. '.. 1 Flying Gowrie, 9st. 21b 2 Debutante, 7st. 71b 3 Also started: Revenue, Bst. 61b.; Declare, Sst. 21b.; Campaign, Bst; Arluen, 7st. 121b.; Sandy Lupin, 7st. 111b.; Shimose, 7st. Ulb.; Waiatapu, 7st. Ulb.; Strideawa, Vst. Ulb.; St. Diamond, 7st. Ulb.; New Lint, 7st. 101b.; Awe, 7st, 101b.; Octoreno, 7st. 101b.;. Roller, 7st. 71b.; Campfiro Jack, 7st. 71b.; Persian Prince, 7st. 71b.; Lady Extractor, 7st. 71b.; Silver Lode. 7st. 71b. Tametekapu, 7st. 71b.; Lady Elston, 7st. 71b.; Rock Diamond, 7st. 71b. Won by a head, the third horse tliree lengths away. Time, lmin. 10 Msec. Flying Gowrie was favourite. WAIHOU HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Pink Tie, 7rt. 41b 1 Arran, 7st.' '« Glad Tidings, 7st. Ulb ....3 Also started: Caballero, 7st. 21b.; Gold Kip, 7st. 71b.; Ritasea, 6-t. 710. Won by a £ead, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 16sec. Gold Kip was favourite. TE AROHA OUP. One milo and a quarter Royal Irish, *t. 121b J Uncle Nod, Bst. 61b : 2 Demotic, 6st. 71b 3 Also started: Glenopal, Bst. 51b.; Sir Ralph 7st. 101b.; Glenspirc, 7st, 101b.; Miss Leßllo,' 6st. 71b. Won by a head, a lcnsrth and a half separating second and third. Glenopal was favourite. PIAKO HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Mbssman, Bst. 101b 1 Hymeona, Mst. 81b 2 Mangamahoe, 9st •• •- ■■•• 3 Also started: Don't, Sst. 121b.; Keystone, Bat.- 101b.; Woody Glen, Bst. 91b:; Independence, 7st. : Mb.; Glendina, 7*l. 101b.; Silver Pino, 7st 21b.; Octorene, 7st. 21b.; Silver Lode, 7Bt. 21b.; Eosori, 7st. 21b.; Rock Diamond, 7st. 21b. Won by a neck. Time, lmin. 16 2-ssec. Woody Glen was favourite. FLYING HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a half. Ring Lupin, Bst. Ulb ; J Lightning, Bst. 41b 2 Arran, 7st ••••■ ••••■:••••••;. i Also started: Hyllus, Sst. lib.; Gold Kip, 7st. 81b.; Flying Gowrie, 7st. 31b.; Kereone, 7st. 21b.; Bivouao,'6H. 71b.; Lady Bruce, fiat. 71b. Won by ono and a half lengtbs. Time, lmin. llßec. FAREWELL HANDICAP. One mile. Rebel, Bst. 51b \ Bluo Cross, 7st. 41b. | Wftiuta, Bst. 61b. ..: 3 Also started: British Arch, Bst. lib; lo Papapa. 7st. 121b.; fconodon, 7st. 21b;; Novation, 6st Sib.; Komotoa, 6st. 71b.. Won by : one and a half lengths. Dime, lmin. | 41 l-ssec. | RANCITIKEI HANDICAPS. j Mr. Jack Henrys has declared tho follow- j ine handicaps for tho Rangitikei Meeting:— KOOa'l' MEMORIAL HANDICAP. Six fur-longß.-Parisiaii Diairond, 9st.; Mouwa Queen, Bst. 121b.; Antrophel, Bst. lUb.;,Ohi- j wia, Bst. 41b.; Rawakore, Bst. 31b.; Hypnaa, 7Bt. 131b.; Astor, 7st, Ulb.; Madam Ristori, ! 7st. Ulb.; Starengo, 7st. 101b.; Intovludo 7st. 41b.; Colonnade, 6st. 81b.; Heather, bst. 81b.; Coropett, 6st. 71b. OHAKBA HURDLES. On» mile and threc-quartera-Want. lOst. 91b.; Mattock, Itet. Mb.; Toki,- 10.4t. 91b.; Calais, 10at. 41b.; Lady Amai, <M. 131b.; Paparess, 9st, ; 121b.; Dasher Boy, 9st.; Holyhead, 9st. Vacuum, 9st.; Gourmand, 9nt.; Martineilo, 9st CARNARVON HACK HANDICAP. .Six fur- j longs.-Turahgapito, 9«t,; Polynesian, feU 91b.; All Over, Bst. Sib.; Hastie. Bst. 81b.; Namur.7st. Ulb.; Rajput, 7st. 131b.; Eng.ari, 7st. 131b.; Endure, 7-st. 131b. |; Lady Eflith, 78t.'i21b.; Marenga, 7st. Ulb.; Zola, 7st. Ulb.; Piano, 7st. 101b.: Beanfort, 7st. 81b.; Povri" 7st. 4!b.; Blighty, 7st. 21b.- GoMtaWing. 75t..11b.; Self Alliance, 6st. 101b.; Crcs-ccnt-Moon, 6st. 91b. RANGITIKEI CUP. Ono mils and a, quarter-Nobleman, 9st. 31b ; Square Deal, Sst. Ulb.; Gang Awa', M. 61b.; Gold Soult, 7st. 131b.; Sweet Tipporarj". 7st. 91b.; Henry Clay, Vst. 81b.; Sarah Grand, 7«t. Mb.; .Kiltess. 6st. 131b.; Midnight Star, &it. Ulb.; Hastie,. 6st. 91b.; Oombuatio'i, 6st. 71b.; WJr S TOKENUI WELTER HANDICAP.. Seven furlouga.-Robur, lOst. 31b.; Sardinia, lOst. lib.; Colorado, 9st. Sib.; Qmnn's Post 9st. 81b.; Signorella, 9st. lib.; Elevate 9st ; Fore, Sst. Ulb.; Con, M 91b, .Compel, tot. 81b. Reparation, Sst. fib.; Warmth, Bbt. lib.; Manu, Bst. lib.; Ta tha, B B t. Ub , mi Blue, Sst. Üb.; Skedaddle. Brt.; », m ile and one tolong.-Henrr 91b. Paddington Green, 9at. 8'"-! TOJ a : B^S.^Ju 1 31b ; Coropett; Bst. 21b.; Combustion, Sat.; h-- s Warmlid Bsi; Mab M lto.v, Bst; » S>t Wnnn 7«t 13'b.; Orawia, Vst. 71b.: BlightV 7st slb ; Tonukohe, 7st. 51b j Gen S«f Madero, 7st.; Queen's Carnival, 7 .

Bow Pinlfaml Mascot have each liocn penalised 71b.'for the Wain, rapa Cup.