THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 135, 3 March 1922, Page 7

THE TURF

DANNEVIRKE MEETING HARTGILL MEMORIAL TO ASKARI by telegraph—special correspondent. Dannovirke, March 2. The Danncvirke Racing Chib's autumn meeting was concluded to-day. Rain commenced to fall after the second race, and continued heavily throughout the afternoon. The totalisator handled £11,725, compared with £27,532 on the second day at the corresponding meeting last year. The total investments for the meeting were £24,967, against £55,977 for the Cup meeting last year. Tho acceptors all started in the Hack Hurdles. Complex, who was very sore in the preliminary, was neglected on the machine, and the ancient Tornea started favourite. Bairnsdale made play for a mile, when Sling Camp took charge, and he appeared to be winning when he fell at the bottom of the course, and the same fence brought down Bairnsdale and Complex. Tornea and Misty Wav© were then left to fight out the finish, and the latter won by a length. Native Call was beaten off. A. McDonald received a fractured wrist, but, the other riders were not hurt.

Suspicion. Marcus, and Volito wero taken out of the Hack Scurry, and tho public then went strongly for Matareka. with Big Push sezind choice. At the start the latter rushed to the front and Sea Bar was left at the post. Big Push carried on the running from Melting Moments, but in the straight Ambitious (Absurd—Ursula) finished' strongly, and won by two lengths from Big Push. Matareka was well back, and Melting Moments finished fourth. Passionless was again made favourite in the open sprint ®yent, Mireusonta being second choice. The latter rushed to the front soon after the start, and. followed by Passionless, he led the whole way. Passionless tried to run to him in the straight, but the leader hold a two-lengths’ advantage at the post- Makere was a length away, and then came Automoana. The four acceptors for the Nursery Handicap were all fancied, but Wairarapa was the actual favourite. The favourite was in charge all the way, but at the finish he only had a head advantage from Gold Light. The Linnet was a neck away in third place. Gold Light was carried out wide or she would have won.

A field of five contested the'Hartgill Memorial Handicap, Askari being a good favourite, with Zircon second choice. The race resulted in an easy win for Hyrax after a very rough race, during which Askari was cut off a couple,of times. The latter finished on well and beat Zircon for second place. Royal Gift was fourth. A protest was entered against the winner, and after hearing the evidence the stewards decided to reverse the judge’s placings, and award the race to Askari and place Hyrax second. Yankee Dan and Dissertation; set a fast pace in the Telephone Hack Handicap, and thev piloted the field into the straight. \her. Suspicion put in a claim,. and in a punishing finish Dissertation won by a nock from Yankee Dan, with Suspicion the same distance away. Slave Mart was the next to finish. The track was very heavy when the Open Wolter Handicap came on for decision. Kick Off was first favqwrite. and after a good finish he outstayed All Cerise and won by a neck after the latter had looked like making a runaway race of it, Convention was several lengths away, and then came Black Art. AU started in the last race. Wamba and Flying Nell being the favourites. An outsider in Morzonia won in hollow fashion from Wamba and Flying Nell. DETAILS OF THE RACING. BY TELEGRAPH-PRESS ASSOCIATION. HACK HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. Misty Wave, 9st (W. Feilding) 1 Tornea, 9st. 21b 2 Native Call, 9st 3 The other three starters, Complex, Bairnsdale, and Sling Camp, fell at the second last jump. A. McDonald had an arm broken above the wrist. Time, 2min. 505e0.: HACK SCURRY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Ambitious, 7st (Gilmer) 1 Big Push, Bst. 121 b 2 Matareka, Bst. 31b 3 Also started: Melting Moments, Bst. 51b.; ,Sea Bar, Reality, Conziska, 7st. Won by two lengths, third horse three lengths back. Time, Imin. 16sec. GLENGARRY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. Mireusonta, 7st. 121 b. ... (J. Barry) 1 Passionless, Bst. 61b 2 Makere, Bst. 11b. Also started: Kikini, 7st. 21b.; Crown Gem, 7st.; Bunny, 6st. 121 b.; Automoana, 6st. 71b. . Won bv two lengths, third horse half a length back. Time, Imin. 14sec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Five furlongs. Wairarapa, 7st. 111 b. (A. Reed) 1 Gold Light, Bst. 71b - The Linnet, 6st. 101 h. Also started: Menthe, 6st. 11 lb. Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time, Imm. H kRTdILL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One .mile and one <J- Barry) 1 Hvrax, g iS.I W ■ “ “h™? half a l»sa, “ aS ing was upheld, Askari being placed first and Hyrax second. Dine, Imin. HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six Birlongs. Dissertation, Bst. (O- Ree ) „ Yankee Dan, 7st. 81b g 81b ' Slave Mart, 7st. 111 b.; Pam, 7st. »w* KAITOKE WELTER "HANDICAP, of * All Ceri_se, g started: Tirana, Bst. 31b.; Black a head, third horse_ five tapuata c hack* welter’handu 1 CAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and 50 yards. z* 1 Morzonia. Bst (A. Lee) Wamba. Bst. 101 b. g Elving Nell, Ost. 101 b. • Also Started: Rebuff, Sst. 13 b. , Fora Bst. 111 b.: March On, Bst. olb., Pantier Bst. 31b.: Revelry, Bst. Won bv five lengths, third horse tuo lengths back. Timo, Imm. 66sec.

nelson meeting CUP AVON BY SIR. ROSEBERRY. BY TELEGRAPH—PRF.S*? ASSOCIATION. Nelson, March 2. The annual meeting of the Nelson Tockcv Club commenced to-day in wet weather. The track was heavy. Thoro was a good attendance, and tne totalisator handled £1.0,023, against £16,641 on the first day last vein. MAIDEN HACK RACE, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Special weights. Waotea ~ Believe X Stream - ”

Scratched :• Manuella, Glument, Treadwell, Bon Chic. Won by a neck, third horse half a length back. Time. Imin. 18 4-sseo. RICHMOND TROT, of 125 sovs. Two miles. Rothmoor, lOsec 1 Lynx, 25sec 2 Irish Tom, 25soc 3 Scratched: Peter Tracey, McCormack, 25scc. Won by three lengths, third horse eight lengths back. Time, 4min. 59 3-ssec. NELSON CUP, of 380 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. Sir Roseberry, 6st. 71b. (Anderson) 1 American Beauty, 7st. 71b:..., 3 Esperance, Bst. 91b 3 Also started: Princess Pat. Bst.; Matatua. 7st. 111 b.; War Baby, 6st. 121 b-; Black Night, 6st. 71b. American Beauty and Matatua led until the back of the course, when Sir Roseberry overtook them, and won easily by six lengths, third horse three lengths away. Time, 2min. Msec. HOPE HACK WELTER, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. Island, Bst. 81b 1 Missland, 9st. 81b- * Pitch Dark, 9st. 91b. 3 Scratched: Lord Usk, Zela, Rora. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 35soc. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 210 sovs. Six furlongs. Rosa l of Athens, 7st. 9ls 1 Waimatao, lOst. 21b 2 Ahika, 7st. 51b .3 Scratched: Counter Attack, Bestir, Gold Problem, Capping Day. Won by ten lengths, third horse three lengths back. Time, Imin. 18seo. WALITI TROT HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile and a half, Norwood, 6sec 1 Brent, Junior, 6sec. 2 Handsome Lad, 7sec. 3 Scratched: Neverwill, Rita Rye, Prince Athol, Little" Pointer, Petrix, Proud Logan, Myrtle Leaf. Time, 3min. 46 4-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Five furlongs. Jackaroo, Bst. 131 b 1 Paphian, 9st. 51b 2 Doucement, Bst. 131 b. 3 Also started: Brown Lady, Demoness, 7st. 71b.; Rora, 7st. Won by a nose, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. GLEN MEMORIAL WELTER HANDICAP, of 190 sovs. Seven furlongs. Gold Problem, 7st. 131 b I Princess Pat,' Ost. 121 b 2 Cheer Up, Bst. 101 b 3 . Scratched : Waimatao, Triboulet, Ahika, Lady Luoullus. Won easily. NAPIER PARK HANDICAPS. BY TELEGRAPH—PBESS ASSOCIATION. Palmerston North, March 2. Following are the weights for the Napier Park Racing Club’s meeting:— UMAIUNUI HANDICAP HURDLES, of 175 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Powder King, lOst.131 b,; Wamba, lOst. 71b.'; Sunray, lOst. 51b.; Honey Bee, 9st. 131 b.; Raffle, 9st. 121 b.; Whanoko, 9st. .91b.; En Itoute, 9st. 31b.; Bairnsdale, Torr.ea, Ost. ESK HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.—Buruwai,' Ost. 41b.; Landbird, 9st.; Barrier, Bst. 131 b.; Comic, Bst. 61b.; Warpath; Bst. 31b.; Black Art, Bst. 21b.; Suspicion, 7st. 121 b.; Golden Light, 7st. 111 b.; Communicate, 7st. Olb.; Blissfulness, Slave Mart, 7st. 81b-; Oak Abbey, White Hope, 7st. 71b.; Matareka. 7st. 61b.; Munus, 7st.; Bashful, Moreau, Reality, 6st. 91b. NAPIER CUP HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. One mile and a quarter.— Ngata, 9st. 91b.; Molyneaux, Bst. 121 b.; Gasbag, Bst. 111 b.; Anomaly, Bst. 101 b.; Trustful, Bst. 41b.; Quest, Bst.; Sycorax, 7st. 131 b.; Kick Off, 7st. 111 b.; Paoauui, 7st. 101 b.; Hyrax, 7st 71b.; Tari, 7st. 41b.: Prince Jewel, 7st. 21b.; Makere, 7st.; Hookah, 6V>t. 131 b.; Bagdad. 6st. 121 b.; Actifid, 6st. Zircon, 6st. Olb.; Martini Queens Up, Earthshine, Westerner, Patuki, 6st. 71b.

SAPLING STAKES HANDICAP, of 175 soys. Five furlougs.—Morose, 9st. 131 b.; Mountain Lion, 9st. 91b.; Viyella, Bst. 101 b,.; Gold Light, Bst. 31b.; Wairarapa, 7st. 101 b.; Rapine, King’s Trumpeter, 7st. 71b.; Good Sport, 7st. 61b.; Boughleen Dhoun, 7st. 31b.: Ferwood, 7st. 11b.; Diamond Ring, 6st. 91b.; The Linnet, 6st. 71b. WELTER HANDICAP of 175 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Kick Off, lOst. 81b.; Tigrinia, Hyrax, Makere, 9st. 131 b.; Bodyguard, Bst. 111b.’; Haurangi, Hyttus, Bst. 101 b.; Earthshine, Bst. 91b.; Queens Up, Bst. 81b.; Woden, Bst. 61b.; Lord Muskerry, Bst. 51b.; Poet, Bst. 21b.; Eheipa, Convention, Black Art, Bst.

REDCLYFFE 4VELTER HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile. —Dissertation, 9st.; Patuki, Bst. 111 b.; Correspondent, Wamba, Bst. 101 b.; Westerner, Bst. 81b.; I'era, ilntler, Bst. 51b.; White Hope, Bst. 21b.; Munus, 7st. 111 b.; Marcus, 7st. 91b.; Black Tea, Wawata, Will Prosper, Mystioo, 7st. 71b.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs.—Affectation, 9st. 91b.; Anomaly, 9st. 71b. ; Gasbag, Bst. 131 b.; Grotesque, Bst. 41b.; Fulsome, Bst.; Asterina, 7st. 111 b.; Tarj, 7st. 81b._; Prince Randal, 7st. 61b.; Hepta, Actifid, Hookah, 7 st. 21b.; Civilform, Ruruwai, 6st. 91b.; Chant Royal, Crown Gem, Bunny, Barrier, 6st. 71b. OPUNAKE HANDICAPS. BY TELEGRAPH— PRESS ASSOCIATION. Palmerston North, March 2. Handicaps have been declared as follow for the Opunake Racing Club’s meeting:— HANDICAP HACK HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and a half.—Complex, list.; Banogue, lOst. 81b.; Fibre, tOst- Hb.; Halcyon, 9st. 131 b.; Eldenbolrn, White Blaze, 9st. 81b.; Hastie, 9st. 51b. ; Rangiata. 9st. 31b. ; Hallow, Kato, 9st. 21b.; Naughty, Lady Pat, 9st. PRESIDENT’S HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. — Voluble, 9st. 51b.; Active, Bst. 131 b.; Crossfire, Big Push. Bst. 21b. ; Skylight, 7st. 131 b.; Ardath, 7st. 91b. ; Master Mick, 7st. 71b.; Interest. 7st. 41b.; Dusky Queen, 7st. 21b-; Valdina, 7st. OPUNAKE CUP, of 350 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Egmont Park. 9st ; Income, Bst. 61b.; Kareao, Bst. 11b. ; Passin’ Through. 7si. 91b. ; Alteration. Festive, 7st. 71b. ; Voluble, 7st. 21b.; Sunny Jim, 6st. 81b.: Halcyon, Skylight, Haligan, .Watercall. 6st 71 ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs.—Big Push, 9st. ; Mixture, Bst. 121 b. ; Hori, Bst. 91b' • Loved One, Bst. 51b. ; Pouma, Bst. 41b’; Rangiata, Bst 11b.; Lady Faa. Bst. ; War Nurse, Otapawa, 7st. 121b._; Parkman. Golconda gelding, Guianigc'iTing. Alice Montrose. Camp Bird. Carabine, Roche, Campfire mare, Uncle Dave, Cymras. Htiipo.fo, Resm, Miss Beauforte,’ Eady Pat, 7st. 111 b. ST. PATRICK’S HANDICAP, of 950 sovs. Six furlongs.—lncome. 9st. ?lb • Kareao. Sst. 61b.; Passin’ Through 7st. 121 b-; Voluble, Festive. 7st. 81K ; Trapuka, Tst. 61b.; Sunny Jim 7st. 31b. : Armorci, 7st. ; Leithfield. 6st. 131 b. ; Hastie, Ost. 101 b.: Mixture. Pouma, 6st. TibWELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Voluble. JOst. : Active. 9'T. 91b.: T> redir''l. 9st. • Voloeifo-m. 9’l. 131 b.: Molleen Owe fist. 111 b.; Skvlight, Halcyon, fist. 91b. : Masi er Mink-, fist. -’1,.; Wipwawi'i. Bst. 61b. ; Country Life. fist. 41b. : Interest, Sst. 31b. • Halle’". Dii’kv o. lor> n. Kaio. fist. 21b. : Generous. Wntercall, Ecuador Semper Idem, F.lPrice, fist. F\RE'VF T T. Hivnmip of 150 Six furlongs.—Crossfire Bi" ■’’■■ch. 9’A. • Hori, Ardath, Bst. sib. ■ Pouma, Interest, Bst. 41b. j Valdina,

Sst ■ Otap'awa, Generous, Parkman,Lady Pat. Fire Brigade, Dignity, War Nurse, Michaelmas, Miss Beauforte, 7st. 121 b. ST. LEGER ACCEPTORS. (Rec. March 2, 10.30 p.m.) Melbourne, March 2. Among the St. Legcr acceptors are Harvest King. Heir Apparent, and Furious. The following aro unlikely starters: Montent, Ray of Sunshine, and Nora Hatan. —Press Assn. TRAINING AT FLEMINGTON AND CAULFIELD. BY' TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION. —COPYRIGHT. (Rec. March 2, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, March 2. At Flemington the weather was. showery for tho gallops. Wish Wyiuie ran six furlongs on the grass in Imin. 19 J sec.; Furious jbeat King of the Forest over seven furlongs in lmin.: 82Jsec.; Jack Findlay did six furlongs, in Imin. 19sec. ; Braehead four furlongs in 52sec.. the first tlireo taking 38sec.; Investigate beat Double Bezique over seven furlongs on thegrass in 2min. 28sec.; St. Ronans ran.: . six furlongs on the sand in Imin, 18sec.; and Crimson a mile in Innn., 48sec. . At Caulfield the weather was dull; and fine. On.the grass, Mufti, with; a light-weight up, ran six. furlongs in Imin. 171 sec.; Beeline six in limn., IGJ-sec.; Harvest King (AV. Duncan), ; eleven in 2min. 29sec. ; Stare., six ini Imin 17sec.; Lisnavane, five in Imin.: 3sec.; Sister Olive (E. O’Sullivan), ten, furlongs on the grass in 2min. 12*600. Whiz Bang boat Moorna Lass and, Eusebius over six -furlongs hi lmin. : 16Jsec. Parar ran the best six- fur-; longs, in Imin. 15|ffec. Amazonia boat Sinbad the Sailor and Clever Jim.: over ten furlongs in 2min. 12-Jseo. Mentone, on the grass, aud Eurythmicrau four furlougs in Slsec., and Deme-, trius three in 35soc.