THE TURF. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 40, 17 February 1911, Page 4

THE TURF. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Although St. Alwynne has had no high class performers to represent him in Australia, he has had a splendid advertisement in the Dominion in Lady Medallist, whose dam, Diploma, is a daughter of the New Zealand-bred Medallion, best known perhaps as the sire of Achilles, and Somniloquist, by Somnus — Blue and White (imported). Over a mile and a quarter she is no doubt the best performer in the Dominion, and her running in the Wellington Racing Club Handicap, in which she beat Lob Angelos and Maori King, winner and runner-up in the Stead Memorial Cup, goes to show that had she been sent south to contest that event, the trophy would have adorned the Porirua sideboard. This season she won the principal event at in the Spring, the Wellington Spring Handicap, and W.R.C. Handicap, and put up what was her best performance in the Taranaki Cup, in which she carried 9st 111b, and ran a mile and a quarter in 2min 7 3-ssec. She wound up 'last season by winning at Blenheim with 9st 71b, and was fortunate this season to get in at Wanganui with Bst 81b, and more so at Trentham with Bst 111b and Bst 131b. When her racing days are over she will join the Elderslie stud matrons. The Tasmanian horsemen, Dunn and Jennings, who paid a visit to the Dominion a couple of seasons ago, are doing | well in Adams land. Dunn rode four •winners at Launoeston Cup meeting. Smilax scored his fifth successive win at Taranaki. Pie is top weight in the Victoria Hack Handicap at Woodville, and will have to carry lOst 101b in the event named. Lieutenant Soult is now trained at Caulfield. Gladiole scored her third win in open company at New Plymouth. She Was engaged in a five furlongs race at Woodville, but was allowed to drop out. Even with a penalty she should have had an excellent chance, as the opposition looks very moderate. - Mon Ami's mission to Taranald was unsuccessful. The Soult mare appears to have lost all form, and it is unlikely her owner will persevere with her much, longer. ______ Winchester, who scored his third win in hurdle events at Taranaki, and is a member of A. Atwood's Feilding tsam, I w"as a present to a well-known horseman from an Auckland admirer. His sire, St Crispin, has got a few winners in the Auckland district, but nothing in the same class as himself. St. Crispin won the Great Northern Derby, among other events, but never started in a jumping race. The Soult gelding Soultiform scored nis second win in the Timaru Hack Handicap at New Plymouth. He is entered on the second day at Woodville, but will probably not be there, as Hector Gray has to go to Dunedin to ride Byron. Soultiform is entered for the five furlongs races at Dannevirke, and as Gray's services are available he will probably make his next appearance there. Bourrasque and Flingot were not taken through to the Taranaki meeting. The hor3es named are to fulfil their engagements at Woodville next week. DANNEVIRKE WEIGHTS. For the first day's events at the Dannevirke Racing Club's autumn meeting, the following handicaps have been declared by_Mr. J. E. Henrys :—: — First fiurdles, one mile and threeqiidrters. — Millennial, 11.5; Waikarak'a, 10.13; Mahuta, 10.9; Waitapu, 10.8; Captain, i.0.4; Te Whetu, 9.13; Marton, 9.9; Burton, 9.6; Aswaea, 9.5; Stariike, 9.0; Finesseur, 9.0; Dorando, 9.0; Puketotara, 9.0; Jackdaw, 9.0; Utimatum, 9.0. Makirikiri Hack, six furlongs. — San Lass, 9.0; Rurik, 8.12; Winning Post, 8.9; Birkline, 8.8; Miss Sylvia, 7.8; Fond Memory, 7.7; Golden Age, 7.7; Composed, 7.7 ; Starboard, 7.7; Beacon', 7.7 ; Kautuku, 7.5 ; j Allurement, 7.0 ; Waitoke, 7.0 ; All i Trumps, 6.13; Tuatahi, 6.7; Astonishment, 6.7 ; Passadena, 6.7 ; Fionacre, 6.7 ; Mystic, 6.7 ; Waihola, 6.7 ; Moeroa, 6.7. Dannevirke Cup, one mile and a quarter.— Sa idstream, 9.0 ; Merrivonia, 843 ; Paisano, 8.8 ; Parable, 8.5 ; Rau- ! paraha, 8.3 ; Fort William, 8.0 ; Koran, 17.12; Vi, 7.9; Waipaku, 7.7; Ariom, 7.4; Passive, 7.0; Te Puia, 7.0; First i Consul, 6.12; Shining Star, 6.11; Llan- ! wern, 6.10 ; Captain Bell, 6.9 ; Penza, i 6.8 ; Voetgang, 6.7 ; The Rover, 6.7 ; Teotane, 6.7; Julian, 6.7; Fond Memj ory, 6.7 ; Queen of Scots, 6.7. Nursery Handicap, four furlongs. — Rangiatua, 8.5; Ovation, 8.5; MorriI mac, 8.5; Blue Lake, 8.2; Sinapis, 8.2; Our Queen. 8.0; New Guinea, 7.12; Tristram colt, 7.12; Sir Moutoa, 7.12; Mallow, ,7.12; Grandee, 7.12; Compliment," 7.'9; St. Ambrose filly, 7.9; Gold Bond, 7.3; Rcdloeh, 7.3; Waipoha, 7.0; Latour Dsy, 7.0. Tahoraiti Welter, seven furlongs. — San Lass 9.13, Peacemaker 9.6, Kauroa 8.13, Floater 8.10, Manawakaha 8.9, <^ueen of Scots 8.9, Polynices 8.9, Raupare 8.9, Obscurity 8.8, Stourton 8.8, Ambergris 8.7, Waitoto 8.5, Ngakauß.4, Esmch 8.4, Bovne Water 8.3, Bandolero 8.4, All Tramps 8.2, Ira 8.1, Makara 8.1, Ultimatum 8.1, Rangikapua 8.0, The Mystery 8.0. Astonishment 8.0, Fionacro 8.0, Kohupatiki 8.0, Rapu 8.0, Merrie Valet 8.0, Rawhiti 8.0, Fleet Week 8.0, Wairoto 8.0, Sunset 8.0, Florence Nightingale 8.0. - Flying Stakes, six furlongs. — Irish Riiie 9.5, Ascalon 8.5, St. Toney 8.4, Tina Toa 7.9, Tigerine 7.8, Toanga 7.5, Lady Doris 7.2, Curator 6.13, Splash 6.7. Electric Handicap, fiis furlongs. — • Rurik 9.0, Soultiform 8.11, Bow Bells 8.10, Magneta 8.3, Jack 1 Pin 8.2, Fond Memory 7.9, Avaunce 7.8, Whiiestone 7.5, Boronia 7.4, Waitoke 7.3, Ngakau 7.3, Makara 7.3, Monologue 7.2, Sunrose 7.0, Suffragette 7.0, Tuatahi 7.0, Matipo 7.0, Ruaputere 7.0, Finola 7.0, Gay Lawless 7.0. Gold Flash 7.0, Aurora 7.0. ,I'amaki Welter, seven furlongs. — Fort William 10.0, Longner 9.8, Mahuta 9.5, Lethean 9.5, Bracken 9.4, Captain -ell 9.2, San Lass 8.10, Penza 8.10, Tdanga 8.7, Waipunui 8,5, Mataari 8.4, .separator 8.4, Cheddar -8.4, Marton 8.3, Peacemaker 8.3, Kilosteri 8.2, Shining Star 8.2, Daisy Paul 8.2, Thetio 8.0, Aimwell 8.0, Astraea 8.0, Silva 8.0, Julian 8.0, Moree 8.0, Moata 8.0. CONCLUSION OF TARANAKI MEETING. fEY TJILEGHAPH — tBESS ASSOCIATION.] NEW PLYMOUTH, 16th February. The Taranaki Jockey Club had splendid weather for the second day of the autumn meeting. The totalisator investments amounted to £7640 10s 6d, ac against £6348 10s on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £15,698, as against £12.719 last year. Remaining results : — Paul Memorial Handicap ; one mile and a distance. — 8 Lady Menschikoff, 6.11, 1; 9 John, 9.6, 2; 6 Uranium,' 7.3, 3. Alco started — 1 Lady Medallist 10.6, 10 North East 7.12, 3 Vi 7.1, 5 Monoplane 7.1, 4 Tamadnupo 6.13, 7 To Puia 6.9, and 10 BismaTck 6.7. This j was the best fin__ ercr seen on tho '

coarse. The first six horses passed the post almost in line. Won by a nose. Time, lmin. 56 2-6eec. Second Welter Handicap ; seven furlongs. — 2 Sir Artegal, 9.5, 1; 3 Lethean, 9.2, 2; 5 Golden Loop, 10.1, 3. Also started — 7 Cyrene 8.3, 9 Aetraea 8.2, 10 Marton 8.2, 4 Zinnia 8.2, 1 Shining Star 8.1, 8 Silva 7.12, 6 Valentine 7.11. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 29 4-ssec. R. W. Brown, rider of the winner, was fined £5 for cutting in. Kawa-u Hack ; seven furlongs. — 3 Meroze, 8.10, 1; 4 Mallet, 8.8, 2; 7 Lady Heroine, 7.0, 3. Also started — 1 Sinilax 10.1, 2 Laius 8.3, 6 Glentulloch 7.5, 8 Clemency 7.0, 9 Silver Spur 6.13, 5 Bonnie Lass 6.13. Won by a head Time, lmin 33sec. There was an enquiry into the running of the winner, and the explanation tendered waa accepted ac satisfactory. Farewell Handicap ; six furlongs. — 1 Mulga, Bill, 7.7, 1 ; 4 Misa Advance, 6.13, 2; 3 Te Roti, 7.6, 3. Also started — 2 Hohungatahi 8.5, 5 Peggy Pride 6.9. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 14 2-ssec. Final Hack Flutter; five furlongs. — 5 Bay Paul 1. 1 Makara 2, 2 Kotua 3. Aleo started— lo Wai Rose, 4 Glenfern, 8 Lady Mere, 11 Kingswell. 9 St. Loop, 7 Watine, 12 Draft, 6 Ohine, 3 St Prior. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. SOUTH CANTERBURY HANDICAPS. TIMAEU, 16th February. Mr. J. E. Henrys has declared tho following weights for the first day's events at the autumn meeting of the South Canterbury Jockey Club: — Rosewill Handicap, six furlongs. — Vagrance 9.0, British Peer 9.0, Silver Bullet 8.13, Susa 8.10, Thistledown 8.9, Windward 8.5, Stepmeter 8.1, Grand Medallion 8.0, Captain Symons 7.9, Old Times 7.9, Miss Becky 7.5. Smithfield Handicap, four furlongs.Lupulite 10.6, Octave 9.9, Formless 9.9, All Guns 8.13, Kostroma 8.13,' ' Lady Orizoin 8.13, Windgun 8.9, Queen of Spades 8.9, Oblong 8.3, Land Rose 7.13, Conquestina 7.8, Directoire 7.7, Clanmena 7.7, Casa Nova 7.7, Friwollitti 7.7, Manchester 7.7, Stepmeter 7.7, Alto 7.7, Seaside 7.7. Otipua Hurdles, one mile and a half. — Jack Ashore 11.7, Southern Cross 11.3, Erl King 10.7, Milo 9.13, Ringman 9.12, Montreal 9.11, Grosvenor 9.7, Gold Pin 9.0, Portland 9.0, Fulmar 9.0. Timaru Cup, one mile and a quarter. — Cronstadt 9.0, Fasnakyle 8.12, Chief Lochiel 8.10, Outlander 8.9, Lady Reina 8.8, Merry Lass 7.9, Pretty Face 6.10, Glenfield 6.10. Washdyke Welter, seven furlongs. — My Lawyer 10.9, Medallist 9.xx All Guns 9.2, Miss Doric 9.0, Aunt Sally 9.0, Grand Slam 8.13, Soldiers' Chorus 8 12, Zetland 8.8, Armstrong 8.1, Puaka 8.0, Gienfield B.G, Probable 8.0, Freak 8.0, Gold Coin 8.0. Flying Handicap, six furlongs. — My Lawyer 9.9 Fasnakyle 8.11, Kilts 8.11, Soldiers' Chorus, 7.11, Merry Lass 7.8, Armstrong 6.10, Silver Bullet 6.7.