THE TURF.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 87, 12 April 1912, Page 2

THE TURF.

(By Sir Bedivere.l

A final reminder.— -Acceptances for the events to bo run at Trentham 011 Wednesday next are due with Mi. A. E. Whyte at 9 o'clock this evening. The acceptance list in connection with the Wellington Autumn Meeting will be studied with the greatest interest. Sir George Clifford has four engaged in the Thoinpeon Haudicap ( two of winch at least will probably be allowed to drop out, and both Mr. Highden and Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead are dually represented. Moreover, a number of those whose names now figure on the list, claim engagement in either the Waiwotu or Railway Handicaps. The field is, however, likely to remain of substantial proportions, and a fine race is promised. DorandO) who 'heads the list in the Hack and Hunter's Steeplechase, is a ■nice type, of a cross-country horse, and should do well between the flags this winter. His dam, Ruby, woit ihc Hawkes Bay Steeplechase in 1099, when she \vae ridden by A. Hall. In referring to Boanerges performance in the Easter Handicap at Ellerslie, an 'Auckland writer states that "he was well up at the distance, but the final stage revealed a weak spot, and he figured amongst the 'also ran* at the finish. He was well served on the score of condition, and we must conclude that he is not good at a mile." The writer in question has evidently forgotten that at Wanganui last October Boanerges scored handsomely over a, mile and a quarter. If as reported by cable Mr. T. H. Lowry ref used 900 guineas for the Royal Fusilier — Gossip colt, it is evident he thinks exceptionally highly of him. The remaining New Zealand-bred yearlings realised but moderate prices, and *it would seem that their owners would have dono better to offer them locally. We shall probably hear to-day how Mr. George Curries youngsters fared, and if Bronze's half-brother has not brought at least 800 guineas, his breeder will have been disappointed. Mr. W. G. Stead, who is carrying his left arm in a sling as a result of a broken collarbone sustained whilst playing polo, passed through Wellington en route for Hastings this morning. The horses that are to carry the Stead Brothers' colours at Trentham next week are to be shipped North to-morrow night in charge of R. O'Donnell. . Though not yet ready to do his ftest Compass was prominent for a considerable distance in the Kawa Kawa Hutdtes at Feilding, and his trainer should have hzm pretty fit by the time of the Wanganui Winter fixture. The old gelding was sulky when he lined up at the poal on Monday last, apd. had to be led out several times ere he could bo induced to facte the barrier. Byron, who is reported to bo quit© sound, having recently undergone a thoi'ough examination at the hands of a veti was assuredly, at 150 guineas, one of the cheapest horses that has changed hands for a long time past. As a matter of fact Mr. Greenwood had put a reserve of 400 guineas on him, but when the first lot offered had gone cheaply, and intending buyers appeared to be afraid to operate until assured that the horses were for absolute sale, he instructed Mr. Pyne to sell. Messrs. Stead Bros, did not really want the horse, as they have |-a number of youngsters to make room for, but a chanc© of securing him at such an absurdly low figure was too good to be missed. It is more than probable Byron will again change hands this week ac he is at present, under offer to a.' Wellington, sportsman, whose trainer will examine him to-morrow. . Cruciform's celebrated rival Wafieiul was catalogued to go up for sale this week, and it- will be interesting to note whether she* will realise the record price for brood mares' in Australasia. In 1891 Carbine's dam Mersey with a colt foal at foot by Nordernfeldt, brought 2300 •guineas. She was then 17 years old, and her colt foal, subsequently known as Carnage, won the V.R.C. Derby for Mr. W. Al.A 1 . Wilson. Wakeful has a colt foal at foot by Malster, and it is not improbable she may becom* the property of Mr. Sol Green and so renew her acquantanc« with Cruciform.

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