THE TURF.

Evening Post, Volume LXXIX, Issue 73, 29 March 1910, Page 4

THE TURF.

C.J.C. AUTUMN FIXTURE. [»X TELEGEAPH— PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, 28th March. Totah«ator investments today amounted to £13,379. as against £17,853 last year. Ten bookmakers were licensed inside at £20 10s each, and twenty -three outside at £10 10s each. Results :—: — Russley Plate, of 250 so I^, for two-year-olds ; five furlongs— l Selene, 7.11, 1 ; 0 Maitine.7.9, 2; 5 True Knight, BTO, 3. Also started : 4 Kora 8.10, 2 Crown Derby 7.13, 13 Tiaraed" 7.lSi 12 Jean 7.13, 3 Dhectoire 7.10, 10, Craig Athcl 7.9, 11 Puaka E.O, 9 Odessa 7.0, 7 Perm 7.0, H Frivolliti 7.3. Time, \min 4 4-5 sec. Couitenay Welter Handicap, of 300 sms; one mile. — 14 Fisticuff, 8.5, 1; 4 Rose Noble, 9.11, 2 ; 5 Queen of Spades, 8.2, 3.. Also started : 2 White Cockade 9.9, 9 Saragon 9.9, 3 Fasnakyle 9.7, 1 Porle dOr 8.7, 12 Zetland 9.2, 10 Merry Lass 8.8. 13 JEcarte 8.5, 6 Luperin 8.0, 7 Brasenose 8.0, 8 Inthbonuy 8.0, 11 Windgun 8.0,' 15 Cannonier 8.0. Time, lmin 46 2-ssec. Gimcrack Race, of 100 soys, weight 7.7; five furlongs.— l The Seer, 1; 2 Pretty Nell, 2; Obligate, 3. Also started : 3 Nithsdale, 4 Nightlight, 9 Vinco, 8 Equivocate, 6 "Veda, 1 Sapience, 7 Giovanni.- Time, lmin*4sec. Soekburn Handicap, of 350 soys; one mile and a quarter.-r-4 lianui, 8.10, 1,7 Bridge, 7.5, 2; 9 Lovelorn, 6.7, 3. Also started : 3 Sir Tristram 0.10, 1 Gwendolina 8.7, 5 Osiris 8.5, 6 Flitaway 7.11, 2 Outlander 7.13. 8 Boutade 6.13, 10 The Libyan 6.7. Time, 2min 11 2-5 sec. THE RACING. ~~ [BI TELEGRAPH — SPECIAL TO THE POST.] CHRISTCHURCH, 28th March. Heavy rain overnight put a different complexion on the state of affairs at Rictarton than was generally anticipated, and the going became soft and somewhat yieasy. The youngsteis that mustered for the Champagne Stakes represented one of the best two-year-old fields seen at Riccarton for some time. Danube looked a better colt than he has appeared since the Miring, and the others lacked nothing us far as condition was concerned. A good fctart was effected, but Danube was slower in the first furlong, whilst Formless, although being held together, drew out to a couple of lengths' lead as soon as the field got balanced in their stride. The field lan in fairly close order uniil tummy for home, where Madam Madcap took the 'eaJ. At the distance the Chokebore filly was evidently at ease, as her rider looked back to see the strength of the opposition. Inside the distance Madam Madcap came away, and won nicely by well over two lengths from Formless, who beat Danube by a similar distance. Danube never appeared to get going, and was never really dangerous. The race was somewhat disappointing, as the going debarred some of the field from displaying their real .■acing meiit. Formby, who was sent out favourite, for instance, was ilimbing and sprawling a bit, and there ia not much doubt he would have given a better display if the race had been run on top of the ground instead of in deep going. A notable fact about the rate was the utter lack of enthusiasm displayed by the spectators as the hVld returned to the birdcage. Fonnby and Danube were both more strongly supported than the pair hearing the blue and chequers, while Formless ranked as fourth choice ; hence, no doubt, the x'ai&ful silence which greeted the win of a populai racing banner. A fairly open market was in evidence xhon the numbers were hoisted for the Great Easter. Effort was slowest to begin in a good start, and Broadsword aud Penates were not long in singling themselves out from the others. The p«ir named showed tho way to the home turn, where Broadsword clipped up and fell. Fortunately, although the horse was on the rails, she fell «lear of the others, who thus had a chance to avoid trouble. From thai out Penates drew right away, and won handsomely. Prim, the ab*nlute outsider of the field, stayed on, and finishing wide on the track, ran into second place, and waa followed home by Federal, Silkweb.and Gunboat Penates really made a onehorse race- of it, and, although Gipsy Belle, Kilindini, Tumut, Sir Frisco, and Passion wer» 'airly close an the field swung for homo, still nothing . had a chancy with the winner. It was, a* a matter of fact, a disappointing race. Bioadsword would in all probability have finished second, as he and the winner were, so far out from the others, that the colt would have had bad huk to get right out of the money. Prim was not expected to run so prominently over a short course, as she had not been sprinted in ordc» to make her smart off the mark. Tho day's racing was concluded by Iranni getting up in time to beat Bridge by a narrow margin in the Sock* burn Handicap. Flitaway was badly left an*, after joining the leaders, faded out »n tho last hall -furlong. FEILDIN6 AUTUMN MEETING. CUP WON BY CRUCIXELL A. [OY TZLEGKAPH — PRESS \SSOCI.%TIOX.] FF.ILDING. 28th March. There was a large attendance- at the races. The totalizator turnover amounted to £14,138, compared with £12,103 on the corresponding day last year. Fees from bookmakers reached the sum of £217 10s, against £124 10s. Results: — Waiata Hack Handicap, of 100 soys ; seven furlongs. 2 John 8.0, 1 ; 7 Toanga 9.5, 2; 1 Strathmoira 9.1, 3. Also started — 5 Repeat 7.1, 4 Moutoa Girl 77, 3 Howler 6.7, 6 Plantation 6.9 J. Time, lmin 30 l-ssec. Mangaone Stakes, of 300 soys; six furlongs. — 2 Hermia 7.10, 1 ; 5 St. Bill 8.4, 2 ; 6 Mou Ami 6.13. 3. Also started—4 Lord Soult 9.13, 1 North East 9.13, 3 True Shot 8.3, 7 Ballarat 7.13, 8 Golden Loop 7.3, 10 Golden F<agle 6.13, 9 Dervish 6.7. Time, lmin 15sec. Kawakawa Hurdles, of 200 soys ; abont two miles.— 6 Oryx 10.1, 1 ; 1 Maku 10.11, 2; 2 Hydrant 10.2, 3. Also started— 4 Maidi 11.3, 3 Gold Bird 10.6, 5 Aorangi 10.5 Time, 4m in 3 l-ssec. Taonui Hack Hurdles, of 100. soys ; one mile and three quarters. — -3 Windage 10.12, 1; 6 Merry Lawn <1.3, 2; 1 Pikopo 11.9, 3. Also etaited— 4 Whimper 9.13. 2 Nightmare 9.0, 5 Himatangi 9.3. Time. 3nim 21 2-ssec. Feildimr Cup, of 500 soys ; second horse 7a soys, and thud 25 soys from the stake ; one mile aud a half. 2— W. F. M'Beth's Crucintlla, b> San Franci«co— Chartnte. 9.5 (T. Pritchard) . . 1 7— G. H. Gibsons Coronetted, 7.8 (F. Coleman) 2 3-D. Xoake's Koran, 7.7 (H Batten) ... . 3 Alj-o started — 4 Saudstbeam 9.4. 1 Milan 8.12, 8 Parable 7.6, 5 Bourrasque 7.12. 10 Te Pui.t 71. 9 Adiisi 7.2. 6 Uhlando 7.0. II Maiton 67. Time, 2nnu 35 2 s^-'. Oiiipulu WVltor, of 100 *ov& ; about one mile. -I John 9.11. 1 : 3 Ukraine 8.1, 2; 5 BoyaJ Maid 8.1. 3. Also 1 started— 2 Liquid Air 9.1, 7 Chase Mub

9.0, 4 WaitoU>B.9, 10 ilimmeiian 8.2, 6 San Laas 7.12, 8 Uangikapua 7.11, 11 Stevens 7.13, 8 Embrocation 7.11, 9 Kpsom Downs 7.11. Time, lmin 47 Huhombe Welter. o£ 200 soys : seven furlongs. — 5 Goodwin Park 8.7, 1 : 1 Lady Menschikoif 8.13; 2 ; 4 Passive 7.13, 3. Also started— 3 Nylnnd 8.10, 2 Flingot 8.8, 6 Itod Win;; 8.0. 8 Captain Bel! 7.11, 7 Afterthought 7.11. Time, lmin 29 4-s?oc. Ougo Hack Handicap, of 100 soys ; fire furlongs and a half. — 4 Ascaloii 6.10, 1; 3 Royal "Maiine 9.0. 2; 1 Beacon 7.4, 3. Also started— 2 Uidy Doris 8.4, 9 Genuine 8-3, 5 Lady Moutoa 7.9, 8 Leolanter 7.4 J. 6 St. Kildare 7.25. Time, lmin 9 l-ssoc. NOTES ON THE RACING. (From Sir Cedivere.) FEILDING, 28th March. Though a high wind blew thioughout the afternoon, the latter part of whkh was dull, fine weather prevailed. The course and surroundings were looking at their be*t. and the going, though nob particularly fast, was in excellent order. There was au enormous attendance, botli the stands and enclosures being packed to their utmost limits. The sport was of a thoroughly interesting description, and as only one actual favourite was successful, those who left the course with their funds augmented may consider themselves fortunate. Mr. Cameron was not very successful in getting his fields away on even terms, and the result of more than one race was no doubt thus affected The cluet attraction of the day's card wa.«, of course, the Feilding Cup, for which Milan was a rather better favourite than Crucinella and Coronetted. Sandstream and Bourrasfjue each had a strong following. Crucinella looked % considerably better mare than she did at Trentham, and is now getting into something like really good trim. Sandstream btripped well, as did I'ourrasque, Corouetted, Koran, and Uhlando, whilst Milan appeared just the common little filly that she did prior to going out for the big event at Wanganui. The start was far from a good one, the field leaving the mark in straggling order. Crucinella was the first to move, with Koran, Adriii, And Coronet ted in close attendance, whilst Sandstream was a long way back. Kovan noon ran to the front, and led past the stands from Adria, Crucinella, Coronetted, and Milan. So they raced round the back, where Te Puia made a forward move. Turning for home, Koran began to fly signals of distress, whilst Crucinella, who was still full of running, shot up on the" rails. Once the distance post was retched, th» race was all over, and drawing clear away from her opponents C rut i nella. raa in the easiest of winners by two clear lengths. Te Puia was fourth, Uhlando fifth, Bonrrasque sixth, Pa i able seventh, and Milan last. Crucinella't performance was a brilliant one in the extreme, and stamped her as a very high-class mare indeed. In view of it, one can only wonder that *ha was not sent South to contest the Great Autumn Handicap. Milan retired three furlongs from home, and Sandstream, who appeared to get anything but a good passage, was never prominent at any stage of the journey. Next to the Cup the Manganne Stake* attracted most attention. A field of eleven went to the post, and favouritism rested with North East, who stripped in fine order. Hermia, who also showed plenty of muscle, was second in demand, whilst True Shot, who has lightened up considerably, and Lord Sou It were most fancied of the others. After some deUy, for which Ballarat, True Shot, and Golden Eagle were chiefly respdnsible, a poor start was effected, and the first to move were Golden Eagle, Bullarat, Hernia, and. Moil Ami. The last named quickly took up the running, and led to the top turn, where St. Bill moved up into second place. Hermia came through at the head of the straight, and won easily by a length from St. Bill, whilst Ballarat and Golden Eagle were jn>t outside the places. I^ord Soult ran up fourth as the top turn was met with, but North East, who got away badly, scarcely made up any ground, and shaped disappointingly. Strathmoiru had the call in the betting on the opening event, and had he not got pocketted at the home turn he must havo gone very near winning. Jolui, however, stored in comfortable fashion from Toanga, who would have returned his supporters a falsely good price. Tho Kawakawa Hurdles terminated in o great battle between Oryx. Maku, and Hydrant, the finish being tho best witnessed in connection with » jumping race for some time past. Hydrant and Maku, the latter of whom looked exceptionally fit, were responsible for the pace, and raced practically on terras throughout. Oryx was always handy, and on being called upon at the home turn he got up in time to land tho stake by a bare*iia)f-Icngth. AoraiiKi, who did not look ready, fell at the back of the course, and his rider (H. Telford) was temporal ily rendered unconscious, and had his collarbone broken. This was extremely bad luck for him, as he had been engaged to ride Crucinella in the Cup. Pikono was a hot favourite for the Hack Hurdles, but* lie fell back in an unaccountable manner at the top turn, and ultimately finished a poor third. Windage led throughout, and won pretty easily. He pulled up very unsound, however. Himitangi fell at the head of tho straight, and though his rider escaped unhurt, the. gelding (him&«lf) seemed to be considerably shaken up- when he returned to the weighing enclosure. John was pulled out ogam for the Oirpuki Hack Welter, and did backer* a good turn by winning very easily by three lengths There is no doubt this gelding is a very u»eful horse indeed. He in a good t-taver, has a wonderful constitution, and is as game as they make them. Embrocation, who was a rank ouUider. ra,n a good race, finishing fourth, after being badly placed during the first portion of the journey. She should be worth watching for future engagements. Lady- Menschikoff was generally regarded as the correct pea for the Halcombe Weker, but »he was inattifrtiually handled, and was racing on the outride of two or three horses all the way. With any luck she migbt have beaten the winner, but another contestant in Flingoti muKt also have been a hard nut *o crack had he not been left a chain or two at the pout. \ The day*a nicing concluded with the Ontjo Hack Hacr, which was thought! to be good for Beacon. From on indifferent t-tart, however, Ascalon shot out to the fiont ami, maintaining hi* ad.vantage to the finish, he won easily. There wa» no great «xcu»e for Beacon s defeat, for he wa* one of the firet three to move, and no doubt hi* oupporter* were deceived as to hit sprinting powers through hi* having run well forward during the curlier «lage< of mile and a distance event*. Ability to do thi< is, of course, no te»t of an animal's speed, for during the first four or five furlong* of such contests it i* rare thai any horse i* fully extended. EQUITAS AT AUCKLAND. In conversation \%i»h A. Oliver, I learned that S'ulutu tell in the Easter Handicap through ucttiiw on tv the heels of one of t !»♦- opponent-. At the time <>f tho .Kiident >lii> ua> hing alongside Olivci's mount (Equitus), who had a fairly good pa««ugt>, hut \\.i.< a little upt-el h\ the lengthy delay at (he pot, and was uttstblr tv clv her best on a right-handed murw. It wm>, in Oliver' i opinion, mainly owing to bis

not bring used to rating light-handed thai the mare failed to run as well as she wan expected to do. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. (UT TKLMRAm. — FRKSS ASSOCIATION.] Z AUCKLAND. 28ih March. Tke aecoud day's racing of the Auckland Racing Club* meeting was continued in wet weather. The mm of £12,992 went through ihe totalizator, m againxt £15,705 on the previous Ea»t«r Monday. For the two days concluded the investment* haw been £24,810, as against £29.670 in 1909. In addition thirty-eight bookmakers wore licensed. Remaining result.*: — Hum Handicap, of 300 *ovs ; tix furlongs.—2 Sir Artegal. 7.8. 1 ; 5 Sea Kif, 7.2, 2; 1 Kakama, 7.12, 3. Also started — 4 Mi*s Winnie, 8.8 ; 6 Auldearn, 7.2 ; 7 General Soult, 7.0; 3 Ambala, 8.12. Time, linin 16 2-ssec. Autumn Handicap, of 300 sove ; about three miles and a half. — 5 Red M'Gregor, 9.9, 1 ; 1 Cavaliero, 9.8, 2 ; 2 First Barrel, 9.10, 3. Also started— 3 Pleiades, 9.7; 4 Loch Fyne, 11.7. Time, Bmin 19*ec. Victoria Handicap, of 175 soys ; five furlongs. — 12 Echo, 6.11, 1 ; 1 Wenonah, 8.0, 2; 7 Duma, 6.11, 3. Also started — 4 Princess Soult, 7.2; 9 Master Wairiki, 7.0, 2 Doughboy, 7.5; 3 Virtue, 6.13; 8 Lady Kitcheran, 6.10 ; 6 Hamadryad, 6.12; 11 Pahi, 6.11; 10 Maeter Jack, 6.11 ; 5 Lucille, 6.11. Time, lmin 4sec. Electric Handicap, of 175 soys ; five furlongs. — 3 Emblem, 6.12, JL ; 6 Mahinga, 8.2, 2 ; 4 Elegance, 6.12, 3. AUo started — 2 Turbine, 8.8 ; 1 Hohungatahi, 8.5; 5 Waiata, 8.4. Time, lmin 3 2-s»ec.