THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 119, 5 February 1923, Page 5

THE TURF

C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING MURIHAUPO WINS THE PLATE MIDSUMMER HANDICAP TO PALESTRINA BY telegraph.—Special Correspondent. Christchurch, February 3. The Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting was held in fine but hot, windy weather to-day. The attendance was fair and the racing good. The totalizator investments were £24,158, against £29,437 last year. The course was in excellent order, while the lawns and gardens were looking their best. For the Hornby Handicap the whole of tho seven acceptors went to the post. By general consent it was the worst field that could be got together. Petunia, Raconteur, and Amendment was tne way the public fancied them, but the trio failed to return any of the investments. Petunia led for six furlongs, when she was done with. Roniform next look charge, and camo into the straight with a good break. First Aid put in a "reat run nt tho finish, but she could not reach the leader, who won easily. Maharanui and A’otisb were not saddled up for the Trial Stakes, for which tho public backed Gay Life and Valdamo fairly evenly. At the start Bonny Friend led from Heraldry and Proliliman. The two latter were in charge till the straight entrance, where Barmaid shot out. Over the final furlong I’aldamo ran to the front, and hd won very easily from Barmaid, with Heraldry a poor third. Carette and Shnrphnrst were the next to finish. For tho last Midd'e Park Plate there, were five runners, and all two-year-olds. Alurihaupo’s 101 b. penalty did not deter the public from making him a good favourite. He was always in the van, and. attended by AVild Hind, tho pair left the field, the favourite winning by a length. Liicinette was five lengths away, and Owlscombe was fourth. The time was very fast, but a heavy nor’-wester was behind the field.

All started in the Midsummer Handicap. Scrimmage being a good favourite, with Palestrina second choice. The race was run at a middling pace, and early Palestrina was in the lead. Down the back she had a break of three lengths on Bnad'ce'a, with Royal Star and Trespass in tho rear. Palestrina was first into the straight. where scrimmage came on the outside of the field. In tho inn to the post she looked to get up. but the judge awarded the race to Palestrina. Roval Star was two lengths away, and then came Red Gown. Scrimmage, was the unlucky licr-e of the iaco

The Chokebore bracket, A 7 iewpoint and Thorndale, was the favourite selection of backers for the Lyttelton Plato, which was contested by a moderate field. 'Heathcote led to the course proper, where Viewpoint shot out, and won easily from Gay Juliet, who finished well. Sunny Loch and Meteorite were missing from the Craven Plate. Limelight carrying most money, Mustard Pot being second choice. It was a patchy start. Rod Hind getting out on the move. When they had gone a furlong. Battle Scene led from Red Hiod/Bon Spec, and AVill Oakland. Tho leader was first into the straight, and in tho run home she was challenged by Limolight and Pluto, but ?ho hung on mi'i won. by a neck from Pluto, with Limelight two -lengths nwav. Red Hind was fourth. IVith a better run in the middle stages Pluto won Id havo won .

was a big order for tho Hnlswoll Handicap, hut he had to strike his colours to Loyesivn. who won in hollow fash'on, with Dianella in f.lvrd niece. The winner was the quickest to bo"in. hut sho was steaded. and ran behind Piccaninny intp the ■itrn’gbt. She was then allowed her he'd, and won ns above. For the Post Handicap Funny Loch, Ped Kriss. and 'Madam Chiron wore the 'lofoct’cns. Mythology be-in" the host Lacked. Tressnvr and Lord Ash|<ci wont out vorv fast, mid soon had fi.a field ‘l’ troub’e. Lord Ash’ea failed in the run home, hut Tressavr fiirshoJ ~q q-011. and. though stronglv clrille'i"od by G”im Joko, ho lasted Ion" enough to win h>- a clear length. Angelo was a fair third.

DETAILS OF THE RACING

Details of the racing are. as follow: — HORNBY WELTER HANDICAP, of 3(X) sovs. Ono mile and a quarter.

Mr. 11. Sutherland's b. g. Roniform, bv Boniform —Replete, aged, I’Ost. 21b (Kann) 1 Mr. D. Middleton’s h. m. First Aid, by Uronstadt —Lady Urgent, aged, fist (E. Shaw) 2 Mr. R. J. Taylor’s br. m. Amendment, by Masterpiece—Naughty Nancy, syrs., 9st. (V . Scobie) 3 Also started: Petunia, list. 81b.; Raconteur, list. 31b.; Balefire, lOst. 91i>.; Marauder, 9st. Petunia was the first to show out, and led along the back, with Marauder and Roniform handy. At the entrance to the straight Roniform ran to the front and won very easily by nearly three lengths from First Aid, who outstayed Amendment and gained second place by nearly three lengths. Balefire, Marauder, and Petunia were well back, almost in line. Tinfe, 2min. 14 3-ssec. TRIAL STAKES, of 36(1 sovs. Seven

furlongs. Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s b. g. Valdamo, by Varco —Aliss Bass, 4vrs., Sst. 21b (G. Young) 1 Air. H. Nurse’s ch. m. Barmaid, h. Nassau—Shebeen 11, 4yrs., Bst. 21b (E. Ludlow) 2 Mr. E. Fox’s b. f. Heraldry, by Clarenceux —Lady Holyrood,

3yrs., 7st. 111 b. (A. G. Campbell) 3 Also started: Proliliman, Sst. 21b.; Lyroe, Sst. 21b.; Kilbrin, Sst. 21b.; Gav Life, Sst. 21b.; Sharpburst, 7st. Hlb.; Bonny Friend, 7st. 111 b.; Sartist, 7st. 111 b.; Carette, 7st. Hlb. Bonny Friend went to the front, followed l;y Heraldry, but at the end of two furlongs Proliliman had taken charge. At the half-mile post Barmaid moved up and led into tho straightfrom Proliliman. Heraldry, and Bonny Friend. A little further on Valdamo moved up, catching Barmaid a hundred vards from home and winning easily bv’ two lengths. Heraldry was four 'lengths away', with Carette and Sharphurst close iip. Timo. Imin. 27 1-sscc. MIDDLE PARK PLATE, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. Air. F. D. Jones’s 1). g. Murihaupo,. hv Suiinv Lake —Equitas. 2yrs., fist. 31b.” (AL AlcCartcn) 1 Sir George Clifford’s I>. f. AVild HiiuP by Autumnus—Kirriemuir, 2vrs., 6st. 131 b. (O. Voight) 2 Air. George Gerard’s br. f. Lucinjtte, bv Martian—Lady Lucy, . 2yrs., 7-st. 9lb. ... (C. Emerson) 3 Sir Georcc Clifford’s b. f. OwlscomboT 2yrs.. 6st. 131 b. (coupled with AVild Hind) ... (fl. Burns) 0 Mr W R. Kemball’s b. f. Kiirs, ’ 2yrs., Gst. 131 b .'. (D. Hall) 0 Mr G. D. Greenwood’s ch. f. Parody, 2yrs., Gst. 13lh. ([). Bedford) 0 Murihaupo, AVild Hind, and Parody led for three furlongs, when the firstnamed pair drew away. Alurihaupo

always had a little in hand, and he beat AVild Hind by a length. Lucinette was six lengths away, half a length in front of Owlscombe, with Kilns last. Time, Imin. Usee.

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile and a half. Mr. George Gould’s b. m. Palestrina, by Clarenceaux —Judith, 4yrs., Bst. 51b i,P. Keene) 1 Sir George Clifford’s br. m. Scrimmage, by Antagonist—M adwhirl, syrs., 7st. 111 b. (H. Young) 2 Mr. G. L. Rutherford’s b. g. Royal Star, by Alartian —Lady A ictoria, aged, Bst. Gib. (M. ArcCarteii) 3 Also started: Trespass, Bst. 71b. (A. Rood) : Red Gown, 7st. 71b. (D. Cotton) ; Boadicea, 7st. 31b. (C. Emerson), Boadicea was first away, but leaving the straight Palestrina headed her, Scrimmage and Red Gown being next. At the mile post Palestrina was four lengths clear of Boadicea, with Red G own and Royal Star at the head of the others. Boadicea closed up as they raced along the back, and five f’iHojigs from homo joined Palestrina. in the lead. Racing for the straight the field closed up. and with the exception of Trespass they were all in line as they turned for home. Palestrina had a slight advantage at the distance, and though Scrimmage, .finished well on the outside Palestrina lasted long enough to get the verdict by a head. Roval Star was two lengths away, with Red Gown fourth. Time. 2min. 40sec'. LYTTELTON PLATE, of 300 sovs. Five furlongs. Sir George Clifford’s ch. c. Viewpoint. by Autumnus —Telescope, "st. 111 b (IT. Young) 1 Hon. Mrs. Tabu Rhodes’s b. f. Gav Juliet, bv Gay Lad —Gargaron, 7st. 81b (A. Reed) Mr. George Gerard’s b. g. Tho Polymnian. by Martian —Polvmnia, 7st. 111 b. ... (C. Emerson!- 3 Also started. Heathcote. 7st. 81b. ; Thorndale. 7st. 111 b. (coupled with tho winner! : Sprinkler. 7st. 111 b.; Scorn, 7r.t. 111 b.: Spotlight, 7st. 81b.; Gamester. 7st. 51b. A r iewr>o'nt itimned off in the lend, followed hv Heathcote and Thorndale. Qn reaching the course proper Ariewnoint drew away and won easily bv four lengths from Gay Juliet, who beat The Polvmninn hv two lengths, with Thorndale and Heathcote net. Time, Imin. 0 .l-ssec. CRAVEN PLATE, of 400 sovs. .. Seven furlongs. Mr. G. Fulton’s b. m. Battle Scene, by Alartian—Edna ATay, syrs.. Bst (J. Humphries) 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s ch. g. Pluto, bv Sutala- —Procrastinate. .4yrs., 9st. 51b (G. Young) 2 Air. C. G. Dalgqty’s br..m. Limelight, by Solferino —Stardanccr, 4yrs., Sst. 51b. ... (0. A’oight) 3 Also started: Mustard Pot, 9st. 51b. ; Many Kittle. Sst. 101 b. : Bon Spec, Bst 51b. ; Castellan. 7st. 111 b.; Bumptious, 7st. 101 b.; AVill Oakland, "st. 91b.; Red Hind. "st. 81b.; Bonny Alac, 6st. 7'b. ; Horatius, 6st. 71b. ~ Red Hind took the lead, but alter going a furlong sho lost her place, Battle Scene talcing charge, with Hon Spec and AVill Oakland next. Half-a-milc from home Battle Scene was still showing the way, while Limelight had run into fourth place. Bon Spec and AVill Oakland were in trouble on reaching the straight, where Pluto moved up. Ina good finish Battle Scene lasted long enough to beat Pluto by a neck, with Limelight a length and a half away, followed by Red Hind, Bumptious, Bonny Mac, and Many Kittle. Time, Imin.: 27sec. HALSAVELL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile. Mr. J.'IT. Prosser’s b. f. Lovesign, by Nassau—Formnal, 3yrs., Bst. lib • (E. Lowe) 1 Mr. R. AV. King’s hr. g Pilliewinkie, by AVinkie —Waterspray, 3yrs., 9st. (D. Cotton) 2 Mr. G. Gerard’s br. f. Dianella, by Roniform—Glen Helen, 3yrs., 7st. 71b (H. Burns) 3 Also started: Dame Straitlace, Bst. 121 b. The Reaver, Bst. 91b.: Aladam Chiron, Sst. 31b. ; Liqueur, Bst. 31b.; Sanium, Sst. 21b.; Contempt, Sst. 21b.; Lord Leslie, 7st. 121 b.; Gossard, 7st. 121 b.; Pickaninny, "st. 71b.; Swallowflight. 7st. Lovesign led tho way, but at the end of a furlong she was - steadied. Pickaninny, The Reaver, arid Lord Leslie running past her. Racing for the- straight Lovcsigu had taken second place, and a little further on she headed Pickaninny, with The Reaver, Lord Leslie, and Contempt handy. Lovesign drew out below the distance and won very easily by . three lengths from Pinie-i'irikig, who beat Diaiiaii'i by half a length, with Contempt close iib. Time. Imin. 42 2-ssec. POST HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One ' mile. Tressayr. Sst. Ulh. ... (G. Young) 1 Grim Joke, 7st. 51b 2 Angelo, Sst. 121 b 3 Also started: Seine K’d, 9.'t. 11b.; Mvthology. Bst. 131 b. : Afoteorite, 7st. 111 b. : Conflict, "st. 71b. : Lord Ashlea, Ost. 121 b. AA’on by a length, with three lengths Between second and third. Time, Imin. 40 3-ssec. TE KUITI ACCEPTANCES The following are the acceptances for the To Kuiti meeting:— MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Flying Planet, 9st. ; Llanelly, King Quin, Bst. 101 b.; Lady Merriwee, Bst. 91b.: Abbey Crest, Berelaba, AA’estminster, AVaiwhakaata, Abberfield. Flying Abbey, King Poto, Master Billy, Wairere Manganui, Uranuom gelding, Formative, Idle Boy, Pukotoa, Abeam, Barometer, Black Cruiser, Bst. 31b. ; Aliss Alasterful, Bay Dighton, Arch Opal, Kearito, Spadona, Bst. HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. —All Talk, list. 31b.; Raymond, IOH. 11b.: S'lver Pine, 9st. 111 b. ; Paimhito, 9st, 71b.; Esplanade, Ost. 51b.; Dead Sweet, fist, 41b. ; Prince Rufus, Capstan, Fortlet, Proxyform, St. Abbey, Alorij.n Abbey, Pio Pio. 9st. TE HAPARA HACK WELI’ER. of 110 sovs. One mile. —Glencairn. 10st. 81b.; Fireless. 9st. 121 b.: Flying Planet. Bst. 121 b.; Te Kara-, Bst. lf)!b. ; Lady Kerman, Bst. 41b.; Alapui, Soulterina, The Curragh, King Poto, Sam, Potoa Queen, Wanigan, Sst. TE KUITI CUP, of 400 sovs., Ono milo and a quarter. —Forest Gold, 9st. 51b. ; Marble Slab. "st. 101 b. : Ruapripa-, "st. 51b.; Sycorax, "st. 41b.; Glencairn, 7st. 31b.; Roval Abbey. 7st. 11b. ; Perfect Day, Sir Otway. Gst. 101 b. ; Classification. 6st 71b. ; Elsie Aroha, 6st. 71b. • Tireless, Gst. -lib.

OTOHOHANGA HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs.—Sir Burnet, fist. 121 b.; Ben Nevis, Aliss Juno, Bst. 31b.; Flving P’anet, Bst.; Smoke, Jollv Gav, "st. 41b. ; Gidgi,, King Quin, Alidget, Llanelly, 7st. 1011).: Alapui, Winnie Abbey, Ramblin’ Kid, Irene Bruce, Kaechavoe, King Neva, 7st. STEAVARDS’ HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. —Golden Bubble, fist. 21b.; Finelli, 9st. lib.; Breiland, 7st. lib. : Golden Dream. Gst. 131 b. ; Regent, Ixvrd Star, Gst. 71b. WELTER HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Geoffrey. 9st. 51b.; Royal Abbev. 9st. 31b.; All Talk, fist. 21b’. ; Bedford, 9st. lib. ; Regent, Trcsor, Sst. Gib. ; Bright Day, Volocform. Sst. 21b. : Mumble, Stammer, Prince Rufus, Sst. FAREWEI..L HANDICAP of 12a sovs. Five furlongs.—Gohlen Bubble. Wst. 51b. ; Finelli.' 9st. 41b. ; Prince Abliey. Bst. 12b. : Sir Burnet. Sst. fib. ; Awareka. 7st. 121 b.; G'edgi, King Neva, Wairara-pa, Gst. 71b.