SPORT AND PASTIME.

Evening Post, Volume LXXVII, Issue 73, 27 March 1909, Page 14

SPORT AND PASTIME.

Hie Turf. RACING FIXTURES. SEASON 1909. March 31— Manaia Hack R.C. Annual. April 1 and 3— Nelson J.C. Annual. April 1 and 2— Masterton R.C. Autumn. April 3— North Canterbury J.C. Hack. April 10, 12 and 13— Auckland R.O. Autumn. April 10, 12, 14, and 17— A.J.C. Autumn. April 10 and 12— Wairarapa R.C. Autumn. April 12— Patea R.C. Annual Meeting. April 12 and 13— Feildinjt J.C. Eastei.-. April 12— Waipukurau J.C. Annual. April 12 and 13— C.J.C. Autumn. April 21 and 24 — Wellington R.C. Autumn April 28 and 29— Manawatu R.C. Autumn. May I—Christchurch1 — Christchurch R.C. Autumn. May 5 and 6 — Marlborough R.C. Autumn May 5 and 6 — Hawkes Bay J.C. Autumn. May 12 and 13 — Ashburton County R.C. Autumn. Like most of his profession, the late Joe Thompson, writes Sam Griffiths in his Racing Reminiscences, had a keen scent for a "dead 'un," and was not averse to getting his share out of the carcase ; but when, as it. sometimes happened, a majority of the starters were "dead" for the favourite, Joseph had a prompt and efficacious way of bringing the "stiff 'uns" to life. Approaching the owner of one of these, he would say — "Want a hundred to ten, yours? No! Hundred to five, then? No ! Here you can have a hundred to nothing." Perhaps it would be a couple of hundred to which the other bookmakers would be expected to contribute a share. Few owners could resist that bit to nolhing, consequently, after several of the ''dead 'uns" had been resuscitated, the favourite would suffer defeat. One of the theories put forth to account for Soultline's tremendous pa-ce is based on the great amount of ground he covers. It is said that he covered quite two feet more than any of his rivals in the Futurity and Newmarket. One admirably competent authority whilst admitting that Soultline is an abnormally lengthy horse considers that two feet is an absurd allowance, and in support of his view, points out that a moderate sized pony only stands over about six inches less of ground than a full sized thoroughbred horse. One naturally is averse to bumping experts, but if. Gold Crest and Penates, just to mention two representative thoroughbreds, cover only six inches more ground * than say ponies like Merrie Oliver and Maid of All Work, most sports who have seen them, will be very much surprised. If the six inch statement is correct it only shows how the eye can err on occasions and should make us hesitate "before ever again querying a judge's decision. There should be a fine race in the Rawson Stakes run at Rose Hill to-day between Golden Slipper, Maltine, and Parsee, and there is just a chance that Artillerie may chip in. As the Rawson Stakes is a w.f.a. event, the winner dioes not incur any penalty for the Doncaster. Artilleries bost gallop so far was six in lmin 24eec, and she is pleasing those marvellous judges, the Randwick touts. Some of these men have been watching and clocking gallops for well nigh thirty years, and what they do not know about the game could! be wintten on the 6pace of, a threepenny bit. The C.J.C. Great Easter has always been won by_ a good horse. In a race of this description one must not be influenced unduly by mere considerations of poundage. Since 1895, only once, think of it, has the under seven-stone . division triumphed, .and in the same peridd only two wins have been creditedi to the under-eight-stone division. There must be no soft spot about a horse if he is to survive the strain of a seven-furlong go with the pace on all the way. Candidates that possess the necessary qualifications, and which have received support from the right quar- j ter, are Czar Kolohol, Los Angelos, Consolation, Tumut, and Sea Ring. Mr. Bid-will is confident that Consolation j can stay out the mile and a half of the Great Autumn. If she can her weight yvill not stop her. Sea King has not •incurred any penalty for his win at Timaru, as the race was not worth 75 soys to the winner. At New Plymouth Waikaraka carried 31b overweight in order that the services of Jenkins might be obtained. The cnestnut bounded away at barrier rise, but had one or two of the others got away, on even terms, the result might have been different. However, we cannot begrudge "Charlie" his win, for he does not salute the judges as frequently as he was wont to. What is the matter with the Porirua horses? The stable must be sheltering a lot of over-rated animals, or is deadi out of luck. A little of both perhaps. Mon Ami has started nearly twenty tunes in her two seasons on the turf, t and all that has come her owner's way have been two comparatively unimportant stakes. Compare Mon Ami's record with, for example, such as Golden Eagle's or Ballarat's. Both these mares have won numerous races, nevertheless Mon Ami is usually to be found within a few> pounds of them in the handicaps. That sensational gallop at Wanganui in the early spring between Mon Ami and Rangipapa has something to answer for. On her public form this season Mon Ami is not of much account. Mon Ami .has shown Pritchard great gallops at home, good enough to stake on. and good enough to collect on. She is only a lightly-lramed filly, however, " and therefore cannot carry weight, ■hence, when she has to carry Bst or thereabouts, it is difficult for her to duplicate her own trials, which, although good of their kind, are probably accomplished with little on her back. Mention of Golden Eagle reminds me . "that she has the nice racing weight of ..7st in the A.R,C. Easter. Whetumarama, - with his penalty, will have to " carry •,-7sf'Blh, so Golden Eagle wil' meet her "^.New. Plymouth conqueror on 111b better .terms, which might enable her to re- "■- verse positions. Golden Eagle is the first- of the St. Clements to stay more than - six furlongs. It is difficult to -"account for this, as St. Clements himself '1 could^ get a good mile and a quarter. Golden Eagle's dam, Ran Ran, comes from a very stoutly-bred family, Irish Twist and Ruby Twist' being bred the same way. Irish Twist could stay as long as a boy in a lollie shop, and it is evidently from this side of the house that Golden Eagle has inherited her stamina. Frank Higgoct has decided to" do a little "pulling," but lest any of my 4 eaders be shocked I hasten to explain that the pulling will be at the beerengine of the Railway Hotel, Lower Hutt, of which hostelry the genial Frank has become "mine host." Higgott will continue to train, but he will avail himself of the old Hutt track. An old-time horseman in W. Brown ■was/ in the saddle at the Waimate meeting, writes "Sentinel," but no luck attended his effort. Over twenty years ago Brown was one of the "Archers" of the day. He rode Nelson when the son of King Cole won three consecutive Auckland Cups in 1886-7-B^, and also rode

Crackshot when the latter won the same ' race in 1891. Other notable wins Brown achieved were the Canterbury Cup on i Skirmisher and Seahorse, C.J.C. Easter on Malatua, Midsummer Handicap on Dudu, Champagne on Vogengang and Medallion, Dunedin Cup on Nelson, and minor events. He was particularly good ai getting off the mark, but latterly has dropped out of the running as far donning silk is concerned, and his latest notable win was achieved on Roseal in C.J.C. Derby of 1903. The full sister to Master Soult, bought by Mr. St. J. Pucklay, and now in work at Porirua, has had the name of Dearest claimed foi her. MASTERTON ACCEPTANCES. [BT TELEGBAPH — PRESS ASSOCIATION.] MASTERTON, 26th March. The following acceptances have been received for the Masterton Racing Club's autumn meeting on Thursday and Friday next : — Hack Hurdle Handicap, one mile and three-quarters. — Don Carlos 10-5, Whatakura' 10.5, Erl King 9.8, Waimaria, 9.4, Rosegrove 9.0, Dreamy Daniel 9.0, Strabane 9.0. % March Handicap, six furlongs. — Sunbonnet 9.0, Waikaraka 8.5, Rock Ferry 7.11, Toa Tuhi 7.2, Kelso 6.11. Masterton Hack Handicap, one mile. — The ' Cockatoo 9.7, Skye 8.7, Sealer 8.2, Roselethe 8.2, Mildura 7.13, Knight Commander 7.11, Waiwareware 7.6, Llanwern 7.4, Diplomatic 7.0, Roso Herald 6.11. VVaipipi Cup Handicap, one mile and a quarter. — Moloch 8.6, Waipaku 7.13, Tangeroa 7.10, Osiris 7.7, Maiora 7.6, Merrie Rose 7.2, Whetumarama 7.2, Inez 6.12. Ladies' Bracelet, one mile and a quarter.—Aotea 11.11, Sealer 11.8, Nadyne 10.12,- Lebeccio, 10.10, .Stevens 10.7, Te Utuatu 10.7, Hilarian 10.7, Dash Hack Handicap, five furlongs. — Axite 8.10, Andrew Mack 8.10, Conquestina 8.1, Conquer 7.13, Toanga 7.13, Royal Maid 7.12; Swallow 7.12, Oblivion 7.10, Wharekoa 7.7, Merring 7.7, Friday 7.7, Remission 7.7. Opa'ki Welter Handicap, seven furlongs. — Aberration 9.9, Waikaraka 9.9, Maiora 9.6, Lethean 8.9, Seatondale 8.8, Lamsdorff 8.5, Kurawaka 8.3, Splash 8.0, Kelso 8.0. ENTRIES. Maiden Hack Race, weight-f or-age ; five furlongs. — Kimmerian 8.12; Lehora 8.12, Forest Queen 8.12, Vinco 8.11, Retinue 8.11, Te Utuatu 8.11, Whareroa 8.11, Colossus 8.9, Remission 8.7, Campaign 8.7, Afterthought 8.7, Pikiho 8.6, Toanga 8.6, Conqueror — Lady Principal colt 7.4, Seraphic lA. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. TbT TELEGIIAPH — PHES9 'ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, 26th March. * The following are the acceptances for the Auckland Racing ' Club's autumn meeting :—: — Easter Handicap, of 650 soys ; one mile. — All Reel 9.9, Moral "9.5, Master Soult 9.3, Downfall 8.10, Master Delaval 8.3, Uranium 8.0, Aborigine 7,12, Taimanupo 7.12, Ngapuka 7.12, Waimangu 7.11, Wauchope 7.8, Devonport 7.8, Advocate 7.8, Sir Artegal 7.7, Chanteuse 7.7, Bully 7.6, Sedition 7.4, Santa Rosa 7.3, Auldearn 7.0, Sir Antrim 7.0, Golden Eagle 7.0, Dejegate 6.13, Perolina (including 31b penalty) 6.13, Dunborve 6.12, First Mate 6.H, Coromandel 6.7. Autumn Steeples, of 300 soys ; about three miles and .a half. — fiullworth 10.8, Poste Haste 10.5, Goldsmith ' 10.5, - Mozart 10.3, Capitol 10.3; Creusot 9.12, Okaihau 9.10, Warden 9.7. - Brighton Hxirdles, of 200 soys ; two miles. Paritutu 11.9, Hautapu 10.13, Waipu 10.12, Aorangi 10.12, Cuiragno 10.10, Nestator 10.8, Ben Jonson 10.8, Reservoir 10.0, Te Arai 9.9, Luscombe 9.7, Okaihau 9.3, Creusot 9.2, Mozart 9.11. , • j' PONY AND^ GALLOWAY RACING CLUB.x The following acceptances have been received for the Wellington Pony and Galloway Racing Club's meeting which commences next Saturday :—: — . Easter Cup, six furlongs. — Aurifera 11.2, Moata 10.11, Billy 10.7, Franc 10.2, St.' Helena 10.0,.Sweet Lethe 9.9, Psyche 8.10, Anglican 8.2. Reclamation Handicap, four furlongs and a half. — Aurifera 10.10, St. Helena 9.13, Sweet Lethe 9.9, "inkerman 9.4, Merrie Oliver 8.13, Picotee 8.10, Rover 8.6, Merrimanu 8.4, Miss Dean 8.2, Anglican 8.-0. AUSTRALIAN .J.C. PROGRAMME. By Telegraph.— Press Association.-Copyrigut. SYDNEY v 26th March. The Australian Jockey Club has made considerable, alterations in the season's programme. The added money for the Epsom Handicap is increased to £"1500, Metropolitan Handicap to £3000, Doncaster to £1500, and Sydney Cup !to £3000, with proportional increases for second and third horses and in the added money for a number of smaller races. The distance in the First Hurdle Race is reduced from two miles and a quarter to two miles, and in the Second Hurdles from three miles to two miles and a half. The Randwick Plate is reduced from two miles and a quarter to two miles. THe First Nursery is increased from seven, furlongs to one mile. Clerk — Can't please the boss any way. If I have a pen which doesn't scratch, he calls out, "Thomas, aren't you working?" And if I have one that docs he grumbles at tho noise.