THE TURF.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 72, 25 March 1912, Page 2

THE TURF.

FIXTURES. March 23 and 29 — Mastoiton J.C. Autumn 4pril 6 and B— Auckland R. C. Autumn April 6 and C— Wairarapa R.C. Autumn April B— Waipukutau J.C. Annual. April 8- -Pate* R.C. Animal. April 8 and 9— Canterbury J.C. Autumn. April 3 and 9— Feildin<a; J.C. lSa&tei 1 . April JV and 20— Wellington R.C. A utumn. April 24 and 25 — ManaWatu R.O. Autumn. May 1 and 2— Hawkcsßav J.C. Autumn May J and 2 -- Marlb'oroi'fih R.C. Autumn. NOTES AND COMMENTS. ' (By Sir Bedivera.i Thero is no doubt that many early backets oi" doubles in connection, with tho Great Easter and Autumn Handicaps have now good reason to repent their anxiety to get in early. This, however, is always the way. Tho long prices prove irresistible, and are accepted in blissful ignoranco.of owners' intentions. Counterfeit lias bi;en withdrawn from bolh handicaps, and also from tho Challenge Stakes. It is pretty clear, therelove, that she is to be- sent up for the Great Northern Oaks. Bronze, on. Iho other hand, is apparently to havo a cut at the seven furlong event, aud if she fails thereiiL she will tjo doubt try for the secotid of tho thousand pounders. She cannot land the double, lor a win in the Great Easter would mean her having to carry 10.2 in the Autumn. Ihe same thing may b© said of Dearest and Masterpiece, the latter of whom will be more fancied over the lengthiei course. Los Angeloe is to bo specially reserved for tho circle and ,a-half race. He would have had at least as many friends for the Great Easter as for the Great Autumn, for at hi« best he is a most difficult horse to beat over a seven furlong course, and his withdrawal comes as something of a .surprise. So, too, does that of Healherbrae. Not a few keen judges regarded this filly as likelj to emulaU Lady Lillian's feat, put up in 1903, and pull off the double. Quito a number of horses have evidently been left -in the Challenge St&kes through an oversight. Martyre, for instance, is now in Victoria. W. Ryan, who has been riding in Allstralia this season, is duo to arrive in Wellington this week, and will probably be seen in the saddle at the Musterton Meeting. Mr. W. J. Stratton, secretary of the Hawkes Bay Jockey Club, was in Wellington last week, and left on his return to Hastings this morning. In reply to a question as to when Gray's appeal against the decision of the Dtinnevirke stewards would bo heard, he informed me that the case would be considered on Thursday next. Gray had written, asking that tho hearing of his 'appeal should be adjourned, so as to enable him (Gray) to ride at N the Maatefton Meeting, but his request was not acceded to. The acceptances received in connection with the Masterton meeting were of a most satisfactory nature, and the gathing promises to be t>- successful one. Ten horses are engaged in the Waipipi Cup, and a moht interesting vaco miould be witnessed. The Foilding Club may be congratulated upon the very generous manner in which owners have accorded their cupport to its Autumn meeting. There are many other attractions at this season of the year, but each of the sixteen event* has filled remarkably well. Undecided is among those engaged in the Cup, 'and it is evident therefore that his owner has "still to make 'up 'his mind as to where tho gelding shall raco on the Bth of next month. Gladiole, St. Toney, Full Rate, Ineuru, Labour Day, and Hermia, are nominated for the short distance- events, and the hack I'acce have attracted a large entry Lady Medallists' bold showing in tho Rawsou Stakes proves conclusively that she was not bo backward last week as some of her critics- contended She should bo right at her bes,t by the time of A.J.C. Autumn Meeting. The disappointing To Puia was given her first lesson over the battens in the Hastings trades last week, and with Rangi Thompson up, she shaped well. It is said that Beaton Dale will bo sent North to contest the Easter Handicap at Elleralie, and that he may be accompanied by another of J. Cameron's charges in the speedy Manitau. According to a Hawkes Bay writer Motu, who pulled up lame after contesting the hurdle raoe on the opening day of the Napier Park Meeting, ib now practically sound again. liepartero, who will as usual bo ridden by J. O'Connell this winter, is said to be in excellent trim. Other jumpers in Merriwa and Woolloomooloo, aro now getting intoshape though it must always bo doubtful whether the first-named of this pair will survive another preparation. rosehiuTmeeting FLAXEN WINS THE CUP. By Telegraph.— Press ABsociatloii.—Copyright. SYDNEY, 24th March. Tho autumn meeting of the Rosehill Racing Club was concluded yesterday, the principal events resulting as fol« lows : — Rosehill Cup, of 1000 eovs { one mil© and a-quartor. W. Kelso's eh It Flaxen, by Flavus— Many Colours, 9.4, ... 1 J. O. Williamson's br g Kurnell, 9.0 r A J. Alward'e bg Crown Thistle, 7.12 3 ! There were .twenty stavl-err,. Flaxen j led into the straight aud won by a length, with a like distance between second and third,. Chaste lost her rider. Time, 2min 7i«ec. . j Rawson Stakes, one mile and on* furI long : weight for age. J. E. O'Brien's eh h Malt Kiag, by Malster— Patrona 1 Lady Medallist ... ... ... Jacamur ... <>