THE TURF.

Evening Post, Volume LXXIX, Issue 126, 31 May 1910, Page 2

THE TURF.

FIXTURES. June 3 and 4 — Dunedin J.C. June 3 and A — Otaki Maori R.C. June 3, 4, and B— Auckland R.C. June 15 and 16— Hawkes Bay J.C. NOTES AND COMMENTS. (By Sir Bedivere.) The greatest horse race in the world will be decided at Epsom to-morrow, when the Derby will be run for the hundred and thirtieth time. There wero 382 young thoroughbreds eutered for the race this year, and the second meeting between Neil Gow and Lemberg will arouse the keenest interest. The "Special Commissioner" maintains that, on pedigree, Lemberg should reverse the placmgs in the Two Thousand, for he is rather the more stoutly bred colt of the two, and it is worthy of note that, despite his defeat at Newmarket, he retained his position as favourite for to-morrow's race. Though Pretty Polly's younger brother, Admiral Hav-ke, faiied to finish among the first four in the Two Thousand, he promised, on last season's form, to develop into a high -clans three-year-old, as after running third to Lemberg and Whisk Broom for the Middle Pane Plate, he wound up the season by carrying off both the Criterion and Moulton Stakes at Newmarket. Merry Jack, who was not seen out on the Rowley Mile course, is another colt that has been well spoken of, and if the French candidate Impregnable should be sent across the Channel, his appearance will add considerable zest to the contest. The French correspondent of tho Sportsman recently wrote of Impregnable as follows: — "He is a nice-topped horse, with, good looks and a racing-hke appearance,' but trainers and other good judges who clustered round him when he was seen out for the' first and only time at Longchamps in the Prix de Saint-Fiimin, thought there was more than the blood of a Flying Fox and a La Camargo required to constitute an English Derby winner. He was made first favourite, although it was evident that his trainer had been unable to get him as fit as he could have made him, and relied more on class than oil form. The colt has grown since then He has wintered well, and he is also a good feeder, but he will not be seen out until late, as he requires a lot of lime and much cai - e, for although I am not authorised to say so, he struck mo as having a tendency to get heavy in the shoulder, which defect would, of course, tell on his forelegs, one of which failed to find favour in the eyes of the 'cogniscenti.' " Not very high praise, certainly, but as a representative, of M. Blanc's famous stable, he must always be respected. Whisk Broom, who ran third in the Two Thousand, is not en. gaged in the Derby. He it waa who made the pace in the Newmarket event, but both Lemberg and Neil Gow collared him in the dip, and after a desperate finish, Weil Gow won by a head. Perhaps M. Blanc may have a better chance of winning the Oaks than the Derby, for in Marva and Corda he Jjas a parr of exceptionally fine fillies. The former, who is by Adam out of Favonia, was only beaten once last year, whilst Cerda, a daughter of Ajax and Lucia, has never suffered defeat. Winkipop, Maid of Corinth, and Sir W. Bass's unnamed St. Frusquin filly, who filled the places in the One Thousand, appear to be the best of the English division. Several smart fillies, however, including Moyglare, a daughter of Flying Fox and Sirenia, were not. entered, for the, fjrst. of the classics. The Oaks will be run on Friday. The ex-Australian horse Great Scot who won the Viceroy's Cup in 1903 and 1904, and', finished se<ftnd in the sameevent in 1905. is stationed at the Cobham Stud in England this season, where his services are available at a fee of 4G guineas. His first crop of foals are well spoken of by those who have seen them. Though the buyer's name is not mentioned. Mr. W. Allison, the "Speciai Commissioner," secured Ahab at the Newmarket April sales on behalf of a New Zealand sportsman, for 500 guineas. Mr. Allison describes the horse as follows : — "He is a powerful bay son of Cylle-ne, and was a very good one on the turf, as was well known. Prior to the sale he had been examined by Mr. Leach, F.R.C.V.S., and passed sound for stud purposes. Ahab has nothing against him except his name, and it is greatly in his favour as a stallion that he comes of the No. 19 family, the same , as Isonomy and Gallinule, from which so many great stayers have been produced. He won his first race very easily indeed. Poor old Couch, who trained him, thought no end of him, and I quite believe justifiably. But perhaps the colt's name handicapped him, and certainly he was unable to run again after his second race." Stream of Gold is by St. Angelo, out of a daughter of Quickstream, whose halfbrother, Retreat, was a fine performer, and won the Doncaster Cup in , 1882. She is a- direct descendant of Qui Vive, a half-sister to Vedette, the sire of Galopin. Quickstream was a halfsister to Manoeuvre, the dam of Si-* Hugo, who won the Derby in 1892. It will be interesting to lean) who is Ahab's new owner. The- acceptances received in connection with the Otaki Maori Racing Club's Meeting are ontirely satisfactory, and a series of kee«vcontests should be forth coming. Penates' withdrawal from the Raukawa Cup was not surprising, as, in view of his indifferent display in the Conolly Handicap at Wanganui, he could have had very little chance of success. In the event named he was in difficulties nearly four furlongs from home, and unless ho learns to settle down a bit and to give up fighting for his head, as he is inclined to do at present, he will never be seen to advantage over any but comparatively short courses. At Wanganui Jenkins found it impossible to steady him without pulling him about, and the Porirua horseman is too crafty a hand to resort to such tactics. Though the winter has been anything but a severe one fo far, there have been many sudden variations of temperature, and as a consequence quite a number of horses have heen suffering from colds. Several were so affected at Wanganui, and report says a number of others arc coughing at Ellerslie. OTAKI MAORI R.C. ACCEPTANCES. The following are the acceptances for the first day (3rd June) of the Otaki Maori Racing Club's meeting :—: — Flying Hack Handicap, of 90 soys ; six furlongs. — Golden Loop 9.2, Ascalon 8.11,, Repeat 8.0, Royal Marine 7.13, Bowbells 7.9, Rongomai 7.7, Leolanter 7.7, Celerity 7.2, Seaweed 6.12, Kimmerian, 6.12, Katipo 6.7, and Fighting Maid 6.7. Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 90 soys; ( one mile and a half. — Pikopo 11.4, Nightmare 10.4, Glen. 10.1, Mahuta 10.0, Himitangi 9.4, Gaelic 9.2, Lothair 9.0, Beeline 9.0, Rosegrove 9.0, and Arclight 9.0. Raukawa Cup, of 300 soys ; one mile and a quarter. — Sir Tristram 8.13, Clemora 8.7, Sir Antrim 8.5, California 8.3, Kopu 7.12, Parable 7.9, Ambrosian 7.7, Uhlando 7.2, Research 7.0, and Marathon 6.7. 1 .Otaki Hack Handicap., of 110 eoysj.

one mile. — Ambrosian 9.0, Teotane 8.11, Amato 8.9, Shining Star 8.1, Skye 7.13, Repeat 7.13, Tarn Glen 7.13, Idealise 7.13, Plantation 7.5, St. Lumsden 7.0, Mibs Peatty 7.0, and Merriwing 6.7. Rangiuru Handicap, of 150 soys; six fnrlongs.— St. Bill 8.11, Sir Frisco 8.8, Hfirmia 8.6, Gipsy Belle 8.3, Mon Ami 8.0, Panda 7.10, Iney 7.8, Aboriginal, 7.2, Lace Collar 6.12, Te Roti 6.10, Thetis 6.10, Royal Marine 6.7, Aimwell 6.7, and Moree 6.7. Birthday Hack Welter Handicap, of 90 {-ovs ; &even furlongs.- — Teotane 9.13, Leolanter 9.0, First Consul 9.0, Envoy, 8.12, Lai us 8.12, Plantation 8.10, Pumoana 8.10, Niwaru 8.10, Royal Maicl 8.10, Miss Peatty 8.10, Howler 8.7, Serenity 8.7, Gold Battery 8.7, and Kakanui 8.7. ENTRIES. The following entries have been kba ceived :—: — Maiden Flat Race, seven furlongs.— > Sunrose, Mediterranean, The Native, Waipuhi, Beacon, Ukraine, Torpoint, Rangiuru, Bourbon, Epsom Downs, Meroze, Vesuvius, The Rover, Merria Time, Bercola, and Merry Frank. SECOND DAY. Final Hack Scurry, five furlongs.— Ahuapai, Sunrose, Gold Battery, Th« Native, Waipuhi, Seaweed, F,ifi, Torpoint, Rangiuru, Bourbon, Epsom Downs, Beach, Howler, Silver Fox, Meroze, Ve--. suvius, The Rover, Pukitotara, Fighting Maid, Tahi, Miss Paul, Merry 'Time, Bercola, Charge, Merry Frank, South-, east, and Raukura. AUCKLAND SCRATCHINGS. {BX TEr.EGRAI?JH~PaESS ASSOCIATION.} AUCKLAND, 30th May. Bourrasque and Flingot have beea scratched for all engagement* at tho A. R.C. winter meeting. PROSPECTS OF A NEW TROTTING CLUB, [bx telegraph-— special to thb post.] PALMERSTON N., This Day. The recently established trotting club' is making considerable headway. A 30ft track half a mile in circumference is to be laid off at the Show Ground, the ground committee of which has decided unanimously to recommend the A. and P. Association to allow its grounds to ba used for the purpose. As there are several trotting stables in Palmerston tha club promises to flourish.