THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 122, 17 February 1919, Page 6

THE TURF

FIXTURES. Fob. 18 and 20—Wairoa County R.C. Annua]. Feb. 20 and 21-North Otago J.C. Autumn Feb. 20 and 22—Wanganni J.C. Autumn. Feb. 26—Rotorua J.C. Annual. Feb. 26—Dannovirko R.C. Autumn. Jtur. I—Hamilton R.C. annual. ■ -Mar. 5 and 6-Nclson J.C. Annual, liar. 7 and B—Napier Park R.C. Autumn Mar. B—Te Arolia J.C. Annual. Mar. 17—Opunake R.C. Annual. April 19, 21, 23, and 26-Australian J.C. Autumn.

DUNEDIN RACES ROSE PINK WINS JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP. By Telegraph— I'rcns Association.. Dunedin, February 15. _ The Dunedin Jockey Club's Meeting finished to-day in fine weather. There was a big attendance, and the going was good. The totnlisator handled .£31,583. as against .324,399 10s. for the second dny of last year. Tho total for the meeting was .£58,875, compared with ,£47,672 last year. Results :— OWHIRO HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile nnd a half. 4 Euripos, 10st. 41b (i\ Ellis) 1 2 Calma, 7st. 131b (W. Robinson) 2 3 Vascular, 12st. 131b. ... (L. Hagerty) 3 Also started: 1 Jeannot, 12st. 131b.; 5 Glenthorpe, 9st. 121b.; 6 King Star, 9st. 101b.; 9 Kauwhero, 9st. 10lb.; 10 United Service, 9st. 101b.; 8 Hardshot, 9st. 71b.; 7 Silver Shield, 9st. 21b. United Service and Hardshot led to the first hurdle, and Calma took chargo leaving the straight. Euripos moved up at the back 6tretch, ana in the run home beat Calnm hv three lengths. Time, 2min. 512-s.sec.-~ WARRINGTON HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Red Tape, 9st. 71b (J. Olsen) 1 4 Thistlecrown, Bst (J. Andrews) 2 3 Lady Edith, Tst.- 111b. ... (Emer6on) 3 Also started: 2 • Cnverock, 9st. 41b.; 5 Wild Night. Bst. 4,1b. Lady Edith jumped away at the start. Wild Night was next and Red Tape last. At tho back stretch Caverock dropped back nnd Red Tape improved his position. Entering tjie straight Lady Edith led, but Red Tape soon displaced her and won easily, by a length, Thistlecrown having displaced Lady Edith. Time. lmin. 30seo. JOCKEY. CLUB HANDICAP, of 650' sovs. One mile and a quarter. 3 Rose Pink, Tat. 131b (A. Reed) 1 1 Glendower. Bst. 121b. ... (C. Emerson) 2 4 Rorko's Drift. Wst (J. Olsen) 3 Also started: 6 John Barleycorn, Tst. 121b.; 5 Winter Cherry, 7at. 91b.; 2 Buirangong, 7st. ill).; 8 Royal Star, Tst. 21b.; 8 Thaddeus, 7st. 21b.; 9 Maznma, 7st.; 10 Takedown, Tst. 41b. Burrangong was badly left at the post. Rose Pink had an assured lead from Rorko's Drift. Mazama joined the leader two lengths in front of Royal Star, Rorke's Drift, and Winter Cherry. It looked dangerous for a'time. Rose Pink held her' own 1 to the end and won by a length and a half. Time, 2min. 9sec. Eleus. Punka then joined Killjoy and HAZLETT MEMORIAL, of- 500 sovs. One mile. 1 Punka, 9st. 21b (A. Reed) 1 5 Eleus, Bst. slb. (Robinson) 2 2 Heathercote, Bst. 121b. ...(H. Young) 3 Also started: 4 Samiel, 9st. 81b.; 3 Killjoy, ■ flat. 51b. A good start was effected, Killjoy assuming the lead from Heathercote and Eleue. Punka then joined Killjoy and forged ahead, and won comfortably by two lengths. Time. lmin. 42 2-ssec. HOPEFUL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five

furlongs. 1 Kiliiroy, Bst. 101b (C. Emerson) 1 4 Link Up, Bst (G. Young) 2 2 Steephotm, Bst. 9lb '..(H. Young) 3 Also started: 3 Margery, Bst. 31b.; 5 Russet, 7st. Russet'was tho first to break the lino and soon joined Link Up and led into the straight. In. the run home Killroy won easily by nearly three lengths. Time, lmin. 3 4-ss.ee. FLYING HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. 8 Buller, Bst. 71b. ...' (L. Hegarty) 1 6.Pyjama, Tst. 121b (E. Ludlow) 2 5 Palamon, Bst. lib (C. Emerson) 3 Also, started: 1 Kilbrogan, Bst. 131b.; 3 Daytime, Bst. 4ih.; 2 Trentham. Rose, 7st. 91b.; 7 Redshire, 7st. 71b.; 10 Orderdown, 7st.; 4 Rokelaine, 7st. 91b.; 9 Benefit, 7st. A wretched start was effected, the favourite being hopelessly left. Pyjama got a flying start. Trentham Rose drew up to the leader and the pair led tho field. Pyjama was being hailed the winner when Buller drew up and won by, a-short head, with Palamon two lengths away third. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec. WAIHOLA HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs. t Bon Spec, lOst. 31b.' (S. Porter) 1 3 Minsk, Bst (G. Young) 2 2 Osterman, Bst. ,21b (A. Reed) 3 Also started: i Londonderry. Bst. ( and Fabianus, Bst. (bracketed) 5 Blaze Away, Bst. . ' Bon Spec got a flying sta-rt, and the race was never in doubt. Alinsk just beat Osterman by a head. Time, lmin. 1.7 3-ssec. At the close of the race n hostile demonstration was made against the starter. ABBOTSFORD WELTER, of 200 s.ovs. Soven furlongs. 5 Bellshire, Bst. 131b (A. Reed) 1 1 Kilbrogan, lOst (J. Olsen) 2 2 Golden King, 9st. Rib. (W. Robinson) 3 Also started: 3 Helicon, 9st. 81b.; 6 Palamon, 9st. 41b.; 4 Tin Soldier,-(lst. 31b.; 8 Avcli.e. Bst. 31b.; 7 Tyne, 7st. 131b.; 0 Bon, Tst. 71b. An excellent start was effected. Aycliffo was the first to show out. Before entering the straight Golden King came up, but Bellshire and Kilbrogan shook him off, and after an exciting finish Bellshire won by a short neck. Time, lmin. 2!) 3-osec.