THE TURF.

Evening Post, Volume LXXIX, Issue 80, 6 April 1910, Page 2

THE TURF.

Describing the race for the All-Aged Stakes, the Sydney Daily Telegraph writes : — Prince Foote, Parsee, all the two-year-olds entered, and some others having gone out, left Knox, Bright Steel, Maltine, Bobrikoff, Neirbo, Irishman, and- Malt King to run for the All- Aged Stakes prize of a thousand sovereigns, and though several of them had no right at all there, the field was aristocratic. Still, the absence of Prince Foote and at least one of the two-year-olds was regretted, and robbed the contest of some interest. Knox and Bright Steel represented Victoria, but they "were not seriously considered, nor was Neirbo, and New Zealand played its strongest card with Bobrikoff. while Malt King, Maltine, and Irishman were considered worthy to represent the elder State. In the ring Bobrikoff was a very pronounced favourite, with Malt King noxt, and Maltine third. But the result of the race did not bear out expectations. Generally, a bitterly fought contest was looked for, and so was a new mile record for the Commonwealth, neither of which, however, came about. On the other hand, it was practically a one-horso racft from the time the field entered the straight, at all events it was so over the last two furlongs, for Bobrikoff. Almost from the moment the start was made Bobrikoff took up a position in the rear, while Knox and the handsome Bright Steel were cutting out the work at the best pace they were equal to, and Maltine was always handy to them. All the wav the field ran m close formation, right into the straight, but as they landed there an opening on the rails presented itself, and Bobrikoff, taking ad vantage of it, was in front in a twinkling. Maltine was first to make her effort, and as Bobrikoff headed for the last furlong she went after him. Malt Kinc;. at the same moment, made his bid, but it lacked brilliancy. Meanwhile, however, Bobrikoff was reaching out in great style, and adding to his advantage. Interest in the race vanished a long way from the judge's box, for Bobrikoff was three lengths in front, and on the way hume he increased it to four lengths, by which big mai'gin he beat Alaltine. who was attended by Malt King. Irishman was a close fourth, and a long way in front of all the others. Though Bobrikoff is a stranger, he was accorded a hearty cheer. He won because he was the better horse at the weights, and though fhe time he made for the All-Aged" Stakes was l£sec slower than the record, it would havft required one of the best milers ever seen here to have bsaten him yesterday. Malt King did not run with his accustomed dash, and Irishman was almost on top of him at the finish. MANAWATU AUTUMN MEETING.' ACCEPTANCES* AND FINAL PAYMENTS. [BY TECEGIIAPH— -PRESS ASSOCIATION.] PALMERSTON N., sth April. Following are the acceptances for the first day's events at the Manawatu Racing Club's autumn meeting, and final payments for the Sixth Manawata Stakes :— Linlon Hack Hurdles, of 100 soys ; one mile and three-quarters. — Pikopo 11.9, Longner 10.4, Arclight 9.7, Nightmare 9.0, Himitangi 9.0, Lothair 9.0, Reretoa 9.0. Karere Hack Weter ,of 100 soys; &ix furlongs.— Emblem 9.9, 'Ascalon 9.8, Captain Bell 9.6, Magneto 9.5, Moree 9.2, Liquid Air 8.11, Brilliancy 8.10, Waiatiki 8.10, WaXy 8.9, Celaeno 8.8, Lady Moutoa 8.8, Leolanter 8.2, Blend 8.1, Miss Sylvia 8.1, Plantation 8.0, Torpoint 8.0, Captain 7.13, Mus Alba 7.13, Voca 7.12, Puketotara 7.12, San Lass 7.12, Tewhitu 7.12, Donoghue 7.12. Telegraph Stakes, of 150 soys; six furlonfs.— Lord Soult 9.7, St. Bill 9.0, Hermia 8.7, Boanerges 8.3, Lady Menechikoff 7.9, Advantage 7.7, Ballarat 7,7, Parula 7.4, Toanga 7.3, Nyland-7.2, Golden Loop 6 13, Overtime 6.7, Red Wing 6.7, Lady Doris 6.7. Longburn Handicap, of 200 soys; one mile and a furlong. — North East 9.0, Sir Antrim 8.7, Sir Frisco 8.5, Woodhey 7.13, Flitaway 7.7, Coronetted 7.6, Truganini 7.3, Mendip 7.1, Adria 6.10, Mataari 6.9, Merrie Rose 6.8, Ambrosian 6.8, Te Puia 6.7, Flingot 6.7, First Battery 6.7. Woodhey Hack Handicap, of 120 soys; seven furlongs.— John 10.10, Strathmoira 9.3, Emblem 8.10, Captain Bell 8.5, Mulga Bill 8.4, Magneto 8.3, Attention 8.3, Liquid Air 7.8, Brilliancy 7.7, Guiding Step 7.5, Merriwing 7.4, Waitoto 7.2. Marathon 7.2, Royal Maid 6.7, Plantation 6.7, Moutoa Girl 6.7, San Lass 6.7. Taikorea Welter, of 150 soys ; one mile. —Sharpshooter 9.13, Bourrasque 9.4, Waikaraka 9.4, Teotane 8.10, Wee Trinket 8.8, Perolina 8.6, Marton 8.5, Golden Loop 8.4, Passive 8.0, Red Wing 8.0, Obscurity 8.0, Splash 8.0. SECOND DAY. Sixth Manawatu Stakes, of 500 soys ; six furlongs.— J. Ames's Lady Kilcheran, W. E. Bidwill's Tribulation, W. E. Bidwill's Inspection, Sir G. Clifford's Flitaway, Sir G. Clifford's Broadsword, Sir G. Clifford's Sharpshooter, Sir G. Clifford's Madam Madcap, Sir G. Clifford's Tenterhook, G. P. Donnelly's Gold Thread, F. Dorset's Sir Solo, G. D. Greenwood's Danube, W. F. Hook's Excel, Mrs. R. L. Henderson's Harrington, "Mr. Highden's" Polymorphous, "Mr. Ilighden's" Boanerges, "Mr. Highden's" Glopf, T. H- Lowry's Warsong, J. W. Lowe's Sea Queen, "Mr. M. Melrose's" Lord Kelvin, J. Monk's Gipsy Belle, J. R. M'Donald's Gold Crest, 0. Nicholson's b c by Eton— Cyrienne, C. Niehokfcn'ls .br f by Eton — Cyrense, Hon. J. D. Ormond's Formby, R. W. Paterson's Penates, C. B. Pharazyn's Longstep, F. Ross's King Soult, W. G. and G. L, Stead's Vice-Admiral, P. W. Sarsfield's Royal Marine. HAWKES BAY JOCKEY CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH — PRESS ASSOCIATION.] NAPIER, sth April. The Hawkes Bay Jockey Club has received the following nominations for th« Hawkes Bay Cup, one mile and a half.— Bridge, Maori King, Sunbonnet, Sandstream, Husbandman, California, Parable, Perolina, Berengaria, Kopu, Waipaku, Sir Tristram, BcJlin, Swimming Belt, Adria, John, Penates. First Battery, Lamsdorf, Sir Antrim, Coroneted, Merrivonia, Koran, Crucinella. After declaration of the second forfeit, the following remain in the Hawkes Bay Stakes, 1910: — Boanerges, Bunkum, Fort William, Magneta, Lord Kelvin, Broadsword, Perle dOr, Formeden, Acrostic, Lady Riena, Danube, b f by Stepniak — Britomart, Sunburn, Birkdale, Formby, Sea Eagle, Floater, eh c by St. Ambrose — Bivalve, Kina, Madhura, Countermine, War Song. THOROUGHBRED SALES. Br Telegraph.— Pres? Association.— Copyright. SYDNEY, sth April. At Ohisholm's annual sale to-day, tho imported brown horse Persian Knight (half-brother to Charlemagna II.), by Persimmon — Perfect Dream, was flold >or 700 guineas, tha purchase? boing th* Hon. J. D. Ormond, of Napier, New Zealand Wedding Present (Merton — Tenny Wedding) realised 650 guineas, and Rice (St. Serf— Wedding Bell) 109 guineas. On account of the i!Ton. J. D. Ormond, the stallion Renown (Dreadnought — Lyre Bird) was sold for 310 guineas. On account of Mr. l\ A. Herman, Christchurch, the mare Blythemaid (Clanranald— Blytheside) was sold for 135 guineas.