THE TURF FIXTURES.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 117, 19 May 1914, Page 2

THE TURF FIXTURES.

May 21 and 23.— WanganuiJ.C. Winter. June 3 and 4.-Qtaki Maori E.G. AVi liter. NOTES AND COMMENTS (By Sir Bedivere.) It is no use beating about the buah. Only one term is to be applied to the acceptance received last night in. con' nection with the Wanganui "Winter Meeting, and that is "disappointing" Owners are apparently content to wait for the Great Northern, and several horses that might reasonably have been expected at the post for the Conturv Hurdles have been withdrawn. The same thing, in a minor degree, applies to the Steeplechase. Still, a field of thirteen is not to be despised, and as tiro top-weighte still stand their ground in the cross-country event, we should have a most interesting race. Only eight remain in the Century Hurdles, and in the circumstances it is pleasing to note that Espartero, who met with slight injuries recently, is to compete. With Player at the head of affairs, the field would have looked an exceedingly poor one. The withdvawalo from the Connolly Handicap include Moutoa Girl, flaskayne, Hatana, Peroneal, Otalm, and 'Passadena, and among those that have been allowed to drop out of the Borough Handicap are Ineuru, Projectile, Waiowera, Rewi Poto, Formby, Lady Louiea, Gladiole, and Kanilri, Perhaps, in view of the increasing size of the fields of this country, one is getting to expect too much. Still, on this occasion tho increase referred to has not been main* tamed, and the reason for the scratching of several of the horses whose names are above mentioned is obscure. Mr. Morse's handicaps are evidently carefully framed, and, as I have suggested, it seems to be just a case of owners hanging on for better things. Last year the number of competitors for tho principal events were as follow:—Steeplechase 11, Century Hurdles 9, Connolly Handicap 11, Borough Handicap 13. A Sydney exchange says:— "Some months ago Mr. J. E. O'Brien submitted his colt Beragoon to the process of being vaccinated, Mr. J. M. Stewart, V.S., inoculating him with an anti* influenza serum, and quite recently the operation was repeated. t It is intended to submit Beragoon to similar treatment again during the winter months. Mr. Stewart, who is attempting to make the vaccination of horses popular here, is a great believer* in the system, which, he says, is calculated to make about 80 per cent. _ of horses proof against con> tracting influenza, while those who should be so attacked are not likely to have the disease in any but a mild form. When it is remembered how many good horses have had their season's prospects spoiled by 'catching cold,' and how rapidly the complaint spreads through a district, as well as through stables, owners of valuable animals might well consider if Mr. O'Brien's example is not worth following. It is scarcely likely that so valuable a horse as Beragoon would be allowed to undergo the treatment mentioned if it was not of much value, and could be undertaken without serious risk." The same treatment has been administered to thoroughbreds in this country, not only for influenza, but also for strangles. More than one yearling in Lowe's stable at Trentham was recently inoculated with a serum as a preventive against strangles, and in at least one instance the process appears to have had the desired effect. The crack Australian horseman W. H. M'Lachkn got into trouble at Tattersail's meeting on. 9th May, when he was disqualified for three months for allegedly allowing his mount to interfere with Malcheater. M'Lachlan ha« recently been riding for Mi E. J. Watt. When Kennymore won the Two Thousand he was ridden by the French horseman, G. Stern, who lode Sunstar to victory in the same event and in the Derby in 1911. In England this year La, Roche (dam of the Australian Cup winner Almissa) has foaled a cplt to Bayardo, whose stud fee is 300gns. Sydney files to hand bring news of the death of the fchree*year-old Vasco — Silkgown gelding, Counsel,' whom "Mr. J. Birk" recently purchased from My. G. D. Greenwood. THe cause of death was internal hemorrhage, Naturally, there has beeh a deal ot speculation in racing circles as to whom various owners for whom the late t. Earnshaw trained 'would givi? their horsefi. Although it was thought, writes "Pilot," W°° rak m \&ty S° to Mel ' bourne, he is to remain in Sydney, and will be trained by 'l. Foulsham for Mr. "K. S. ,M'Lcod. v Whether Woc-rak is an enviable possession- for any trainer is a matter of opinion. If ho fails to act up to his earlier form, comparisons are sure to be instituted, nnd if he does win good races, the chances are liib trainer will not be accorded the credit he richly deserves. Of "Mr. M'LeodV other horses, P. T. Hey wood is getting several, among the number being Mar« culfus and the 1900gns Posit&no-*-Tragedy Queen colt. Tlio latter is to race as Salvini. Balranald (Positano — Wakeful), who was withdrawn from sale on Monday, has gone into W. Kelfio'a stable. Mr. W. Brunton has chosen T. Payten as his new trainer, Mid tho latter will take charge of the Derby Candidate, * Imshi, and the Linacre — Poser yearling colt, who cost SOOgns as a yearling. The 1400gns St. Alwyne— Burletta yearling filly is to bo trained by J. W. Cook. It transpires, she was bought for Mr. A. Earnshaw. who secured a couple of others at the sales. Mr. 11. R. DenisonMias decided to leave several of his horses with J. Tucker* man, who acted as foreman for the late Mr. Earnshaw for a considerable time, and intends cartfidng on the stables a-t "Bruntwood." It is a big venture for a. newcomer, but as Tuckerman is a steady young man, with a good knowledge of his late employer* methods, he may, to use an Americanism, " make good." Gipsy Belle has beon nominated for the Members' and Farewell Handicaps, to be decided at Ellerslie next month. Tho field for the Maiden Hurdles, to be run at the Great Northern Meeting, includes First Consul, Wairiki, ana Hohingatahi. Although Darby Paul did not make the acceptance for the Groat Northern Hurdles last week, ho was nominated for tho Campbell Hurdles, to be decided at Ellerslie.' "Phaeton" writes that A. Julian has agreed to ride Cloudy Dawn in tho Great Northern Hurdles. Up to the present Cloudy Dawn has not particularly distinguished himself either on the flat or over hurdles. He finished a poor third to Merrimax and First Wairiki in the Brighton Hurdles at EHerslio last month, A. J. M'Flynn has been engaged to ride Solo's half-brother Rufl'y in tho Great Northern double. J. Lambess, who has held the position of head lad in both R, Hantwm and J. Williamson's stables, will in futurp

net as private trainer for Mr. F. Ross. He has secured a lease of tho stables recently occupied by the veteran H. French. Click— the time to a hairbre&dth on the dial! That's what you can depend upon with a chronograph from 35s at 0 Connor and Tydeman, The Jewellers, Palmerston North. —Advt. WANGANUI ACCEPTANCES (BY TELEORAPH.— MRBS ASSOCIATION,) WANGANUI, 18th May. Acceptances for the firßt day of the Wanganui J.C. Winter Meeting are: — Wanganui Steeplechase, three miles.— Bei-cola 12.0, Glenmore 12,0, Tho Spaniai-d 11.10, Sir Lethe 10.13, Kauroa 10.13, Morihiko 10.5, Gondolier 10.2, Passive 9.12, To Whetu 9.12, Jackman 9.11, Northern 9.7, Sportsman 9.7. Riro Atu 9.7. Century Hurdles, two miles and aquarter.—Espartero 11.0, Player 10.10. Goodwin Park 10.10, Darby, Paul 10.6, Cornelian 10. 6 ; Buia 10.0, Aruake 9.12, Master Tnpuhi 9.0. Borough Handicap, six furkmgs.— Postillion 9.1, Patronale 8.4. Sir Mosolcv 8.4, Peronilk a3, Wild Lupin Y.l3*. Adroit 7.13, The Great Mogul 7.11, Spalfish 7.9, Play Off (including 71b penalty) 8.0, Sanguinary 7.1, Epworth 6.12, General Madero 6.7. Connolly Handicap, owe mile and aquartor.—Byron 8.13, Goldsize 8.10, Leonta (inducting 71b penalty) 9.0, Red Book B.S, Bertrada 8.5, Mauitau 8.0, Rewi Poto 7.15, Cheddar (including 71b penalty) 8.4. Fmt Consul 7.8, Settler 7.0, MAttaroa 6.9. , Hack Steeples, two miles,— Leol*nte» 11. b, Gondolier 11.0, Waterworks 10.8, Exotic 10.7. Silver Monarch 10.6, Karimoi 10.5, Rufus 9.10, Northern 9.7, Makiri 9.7. Raitoke Hurdles, one mile and threequarters.—Sam Pan 12.2, Aruake 12.2, St. Clate 10.11, Kurnalpi 10.10, Manawakaha 9.10. Clemency 9.8, Waldemar 9.5, Parawanui 9.4, Royal Medal 9.H, Praefectus 9.0, Sweet Breeze 9.0. Puma Hack Handicap, eight furlongs and a-half.— Square Deal 9.6, Sty rax 9.3, Master Lupin 9.0, Firing Line 9.0. John Willie 9.0, Conney &0, Princess ' Moutoa 8,5, liurapi 8.4, Sit Donald 7.10, Lady Elgiva 7.10, Minora 7.6, Combustion. 7.5, Grey Guard 7,5, Dekkho 7.5, Bivouac 7.0, Tahora, 7.0, White Plume 7.0, Move On 7.0, Reconnoitre 7.0. Gay Guard 7.0.