THE TURF

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 10563, 17 April 1928, Page 7

THE TURF

11 AGING FIXTURES. April IS—Reefton j.O. April IS, 19—Aiunawatu R.C. April 21, 23—Marl borough R.G. April 27, 28—Hawke’s Bay J.'O. April . 27, 28—South Canterbury J.C. April 28, 30—Waikato R.C,. May 3, s—Nelson J.C. May 10, 12 —Egmont R.C. May 12—Ashburton County R.C, May 26—Ainberley R.C. June 2,4, 6—-Dunedin J.C, A WONDERFUL' RACE!. LIMERICK’S BRILLIANT WIN IN KING’S CUP. CROWD BECOME HYSTERICAL, United Press Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Press Association.) SYDNEY, April 16. The Morning Herald, commenting on Limerick’s win, says: “In the most thrilling race ol : . the meeting, Limerick had to reveal the wonderful qualities with which he is endowed toi enable him to win. It was a wonderful race. The crowd became hysterical, even reserved old gentlemen 'throwing their topi hats in the air in the heat of the moment. Limerick got bis tongue under tile hit early, which made the ‘task more difficult, and it was only in the last few strides that he was able to forge ahead and win.” The Telegraph says: “Limerick sef: the seal to his fame by registering his eighth successive win. He demonstrated) that lie'is at home in all sorts of weather, over all distances, and that it matters not to him if the race is a handicap or weight-im-age event. His latest performance was bis greatest.”

FIRST WINNER! OF CUP KING’S CONGRATULATIONS. United Press Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Press Association.) SYDNEY. April 16. At tin: request at' the committee >r the Jockey Club, the GovernorGeneral cabled the result of the King’s Cun' to, His Majesty, and received the following reply: ‘‘l. congratulate Mr H. A. Knight on winning my cap after -such u .splendid race.” LIMERICK LEAVES' FOR N.Z. ON FRIDAY. rt> RETURN' TO SYDNEY IN THE SI'RING. United Press Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Press Association.) (Received April 10, 11 p.m.) SYDNEY. April 10. Limerick leaves on Friday lor New Zealand. His trainer. Jones, says lie s being spelled m the Dominion. His lcxt appearance will probably be in ,ho Warwick Stakes, a mouth before 1 he Australian Jockey Chills spring Meeting opens. Limerick heat Aniouds and Commendation in that-race ast year. AVONDALE , ACCEPTANCES (Press Association..! AUCKLAND, April 16. Acceptances for the Avondale raeja on Wednesday are as follows: Avondale Hurdles.—Uralla 11.1. Lady Ciiitra 1U.9. Lady Spalpeen 1.12, J’eketahi, Kara mu 9.0. Dominion Handicap.—JJritisji King Uomhardcr 8.9, Restaurant 8.8, Maori .Boy 8.5, Faifait Amour 8.-1, file Fox 8.3, Josic Melville 8.2, Arihana. Kytigzoiie 8.1, Baluagar 8.0. I'eniplate. Loyal Lad, Luminary 7.12 Uullgie, Brampton, The Dansant. 7.lL'. Diamond Queen 7.11. Kailioreinai, Master Clements, Ponticus, Blue Spear, Aloe Hall, Double AJii.it. Eager Rose. Aliss Alyrtle, Princess Uaiu 7.8. • Nursery Handicap'. —A von Court • '.I), Gold Money 8.8, Lucy Rose 8.6, White Wings 8.0, Te Atiawa 7.6. (‘rand Tea gelding 7.5, Valuation 7- c 5, Fancy ; JBoy 7.5. Perception 7.0, lliata, Elope, Justify, Tanoiri, Syllaium, Valquejte, AJon Star, Jolly Money 7.0. Waitakere Handicap.—Ti Tree 8.8. Oration 8.6, Daylight 8.6, Judge’s Box 8.6, High Pitch 8.4, King Aier-i 8.0, AVlnika King 7.10, Prince La 7.1. King Emerald, AYee Marble, British King, Miss Mercia 7.0. Autumn Handicap.—Branson 7.10. In the Shade 7.11. Valkon 7.10, Flying Juliet 7.1. Hipo, Papatu 7.1. Llandudno, Dayguard, True Blqod, I’inokoa, Master Doon 7.0. , AJount Eden Handicap.— Nancy Lee 9.2, Royal Tea 8.0. Flying Juliet 7.13. Ivingtiekf 7.8, Lorient .11. 7.7, High Finance 7.5, Romford, Afei.ssa. The Immigrant, Appellant. Pinokoa, Subdivision, Ladies’ Boy 71; Mount Roskill Handicap.—Cynthia V., 9.2, Winsome Boy 9.0, Micro .outer 8.10. Whaka King 8.2, Auru■ulus 8.0, Taurimu 7,11, Cybele 7.10, Respirator 7.8; Restaurant 7,1. Catapult, Salamander, Waning Light, Arch Queen, Desert Knight, AVyoinng, Idun 7.0. Morningside Handicap.—Le Chou:;as 9.9, Lomint 8.10, Quincoma 8.4, A urumavis 8.2. Matinee, AVinsome Oby, Queen Arch, Archeno, Alerrette, Harbor View 8.0. HAWK ITS BAY JOCKEY CLUB. ACT LAIN NOMINATIONS. Following are the nominations for the Hawke’s Bay Jockey, Club’s autumn meeting:— FIRST DAY. V Alangatarata Handicap Hurdle Race, If mile.—Peslnva, Afaunga, thaeman, Bonny Rill, Red. Fusehia, Peneus. ■ High Weight Handicap (hack eon-, litions), 1 mile - and *1 furlong.— Royal Elm, Timipouri, Kaokaoroa, Gordon Swift, Ballyfarnon, Mountain. Heath, Clavers, Vigilance, Jen,' Drishna, Rakauponga, Aloloug, Cal[una. Nursery Handicap, 51 furlongs.~ Clarendon,'Millais, Briar Root, Goldbag, Chopin, Tanekaha, Ivnightlike, Connoisseur, Gesto, Sylvan Dell, Irish Court, Alount Shannon, Golden Aren, King Afanu, Ridgemount, Sir Spear, Dark Girl, Marion’s Birthday, Last Mark, Gav .Salute, Aloor'egas y Mi ss Ransom, Alis S' Govvrie. Horses remaining in 11. B. Stakes, 3 furlongs.—Wilmington, Valkyrian —Keep Watch L, The Hawk, Pure Gold, Great Charter, Gesto, Raasny, Shirley, Ridgemount, Kaihora, Joy King, Crown Area. HiiSvlie’is Bay Cum Handicap, 1 mile and a half.—Addlepate, Treshiiui, Cohesion, A'ertigern, David Garrick, Lacfo 7 Desmond, Oratrix, Coot, Great Charter, Gaze. Perle dc I t- vi. Opa, Hynnnna. Poukawa Handicap (hack conditions), G furlongs.—Tragic, Airforce, Royal Elm, Rory Alor, Hine-, katorangij Tom Byrne, Tanikalia, L’risogue, Cynette, High Heather, Kahn Afikt,. Keen, Moa Bird, Rapiita, Chipehase, Brown Sugar, Imitation, Sometime, Royal Picture, Valuator, Taku Tama, Night Witch, P'ale Star, Helotis, Scutari,' Oallannote, E'sseiitial, Silver Tray, Romantic,, F'ee, Simple, Lei Champ, Hineholoro, Alaureen, Alolong, Saturn, Dreamy, Aston, Merry Alixture. Autumn Handicap), 1 mile 1 fur-, ong..—Princess ’ Nata, King Midas, fluikai, Mountain Heath, Lin ■: Arlington. Royal Time. : Superb King, llvpuotic, The' Swell, Merry Singer, Yigilance. Capitulation, Aloepai. Ayi zone, Morose. A'esperus, Gtlioh, Gaze. Bionhommc. • / •

Porangahau Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Kaiti, Jeanette, Tlie Hawk, Alountaijq' Heath, Lin 4 Arlington, Royal Damon, Plain Sailing, . Ai’oa ’ Bird, Alystrum, Coot,- Superb King, Aloepai; Shirley, Talisker, Epistle, First Acre,. Sarelioe.'

SECOND DAY. Karamu Handicap Hurdle Race. If mile.—Pesaviia, Timipouri, Maunga, Ballyfarnon, Mixed Heather, Braeman, Lots of Fun, Bonny Rill, Gypsy Land-, Red Fuschia, Peneus. Paid Paid Handicap ( (hack conditions), 5. furlongs.—Delude, Tragic, Air Force, Rory Mor, Hinekatoran gi, Tom Byrne, Tanekaha, Trisogue, CV ne tie, Kun, Sneer, Afialama, Cliipchase, Brown Sugar, Sometime, Abisogne,. Royal Picture, Taku Tama, Plimmerton, Helotis, • Callanmorc, Silver Tray. Fee Simple, Le Chanip, Hineliolioro, Aiaureen, Locarno, Aston, Dreamy, Alerry Mixture. Juvenile Handicap, 54 . furlongs.— Clarendon, Alillais, Toxeuma, Kaihoro, Blriar Root, Goldbag, Banker, Taue Kaha, Kuightlike, Connoisseur Gesto, Sylvan Dell, Irish Court, Mount Shannon, Golden Area, King Alonu, Ridgemount. Sir Spear, Dark Girl, Pure Gold, Marion’s.,, Birthday. Last Mark, Gay Salute, Aloqrcgas, Miss Ransom, Miss Gourie.

J. D. Ormond Afemorial Gold Clip. 1 mile.—Vertigern, Lady Desmond, Reremoana, The Hawk, Joy King, Oimabue, Talisker, Great Charter, Crown Area. Burke ' Alemorial Stakes Handicap, 10 furlongs.—A ddlepate. Tresham, Cohesion, Vertigern, David Garrick, Lady Desmond, Royal Damon, Oratrix, Hypnotic, The Swell, Great Charter, Vesperus, Gaze, Perle de Leon, Opa. Hyminmi. Akitio Handicap (hack conditions) 6 furlongs.—Royal Elm, Hinekatorangi, Tom Byrne, Kaokaoroa, Gordon Swift, Cynette, Havana, High He all mu\ Kahu Ariki, Keen, Moa Bird, R'apiata, Cliipchase. Imitation, Royal Picture, Valuator, Taku Tama, Paie Scutari, Essential, Romantic, Le Champ, Aloloug, Dreamy. Ohiti Handicap, 1 mile.—Princess Nata. King Midas, Royal Elm, Huikai, Mountain Heath, Lin Arlington. -Royal Time, Potuki, Clavers. Superb King, Hypnotic, Coot, The Swell, Vigilance, Capitulation, Atoepai, Jen. Crishini, Avazone, Morose. Vos peril S, Otlion, Epistle, Calluna, Gaze Bonhomme.

Okawa Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Kaiti, Jeannette. Aloun tain Heath, Royal Damon, Royal Time. Plain Sailing, Alba Bird. Imitation. Afystruni, Coot, Talisker, Shirley. Fee Simple, Crown Area, Epistle, First Acre, Sarehee.

NOTES AND NEWS. Footfall is useless when asked to y;a Hop on a suit track, and it was for this reason that lie was withdrawn from tlie Sock burn Handicap 'and Emit Autumn Handicap. The Antumnus gelding lias been thrown out of work and he will be 'spelled for three months, after which he will start on a preparation for the Now Zealand Cup and other spring engagements. There was merit in Limerick's defeat of Gothic in the All-Aged Stakes at I’andwiek. Gothic was the star performer of the A . ICC. autumn meeting, and in winning the Newmarket Handicap under 9sr. Mb. after stumbling during the journey, lie showed himself to he an undoubtedly great sprinter, but Limerick beat him with comparative eas* Limerick has won thirteen out ni his iifteon races this season, being second in the other (wo. the Metropolitan I land inapt and I’andwick Plate at Hand wick." in the spring. During Ids racing career he has started in MS races, ond Inis been mtplac ■ed in only six ol them, ami he has won o-i twenty-two occasions. -AIETROIT)LITAN TROTS PADLOCK TAKES DIG PURSE U.wcua 4asooiuLion.i CHRISTCHURCH, April 11, The weather was pcricct Jui' tlm concluding, day of the Alctropulitan Trotting Club’s meeting. ■Harvest Handicap.—B Air C. D and Airs Breeze's Nelson McKinney (R. Townley) 1 : 10 Nourmahal (L. 0. -McDermott) 2; 7 Nelson Roy (1. G. Fox) 3. Won easing up by: eight lengths. Time, 3.30 2-5. Oxford Handicap.—G Air IT. A. Aker’s Native Queen (F. Aker) 1; 8 Dalmeny (J. Bryce, Jur.) 2; 2 Pan Veil (F.~ G. Holmes) 3. AVon easily by six lengths. Time, 2.20 2-5. PRESIDENT’S KANDTCAF Of 1000' sovs; 2 miles f—Air J. A. AlitcliclPs Padlock (W. Hughes) 1 3- —Air C. E, Lindsay's Talaro (M. Holmes) 2 1 — AIT D. Spence's Queen's Own (F. G. Holmes) ... ... 3 .3—Messrs D. O’Keefe s and T. Wallis’ Author Jinks (T. Wallis) 4 Also ran: 14, Riocoie, 7 Peterwah, 11 Taurekareka. 3 Machine Gun. 0 Black Admiral, 12 Logamvood. 10 Dalnaliine, 2 Waitaki Girl. G jack Potts. Won by two length)*.; three lengths second and third. Time, 4.26 Hals well Handicap.—2 Air D. R. Revell’s Jean AlcElwyn (Pi. B. Berry) 1; 4 Air C. M. Olliviers {jlreat Earl (AI. Holmes) 2; 1 Rev Logan (I' 1 . G. Holmes) 3. AVon by half a length. Time, 4.36. Welcome Handicap.—3 Alessrs McKendrick Bros.’ Free Advice (J. Bryce) 1; 2- Writer (J. J, Keimerley) 2; 1 Delightful (F. G. Holmes) 3. Won by half a length. Time, 3.25., April Handicap.—9 Mr J., O’Grady’s Quality (C. S. Donald) 1; \7 Lady Alatchlight (AI. Holmes) 2; .5 Ocre (owner) 3. AVon by a' length. Time, 4.28 2-5. Summer Handicap.—l Air AV. Fay’s Native Star (M. B. Edwards) l; 2 Elzear (J. McLennan)' 2; 4 Petrolense (R. B). Berry) 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 4.30 2-5. High Class Handicap.—4 Alessrs D. O’Keefe and T. AVallis* Authoi Jinks (T. AVallis) 1,2 Prince Pointer (J. H. Wilson) 2 ; S Acron (G. S. Smith) 2. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.42 4-5." ■ TARANAKI TROTTING CLUB TUI AVILDAVdOD. WINS THE CUP. tPresa. Associations NEW 'PLYMOUTHj April 14. Novice Handicap.—s Air J. J. Caldwell’s Lady Jewel (P. Green) 3, G Aaroa (S. Groat) 2; 4 Lord Lee (AV|. August) 3. AVon by a length. Time, 3.37. ■ . AVaitara Handicap.—s Air AV. Winter’s Colonel Thorpe (S. Rae) 1: 4- Rebecca (L. Berkett) 2; G Request (J. T. Hill) 3, \A r ou by half a length. Time, 3.44 2-5. . t Ureuui. Handicap.- 3 Air J. R. Corrigan’s Hostess . (A. Corrigan) 1; 10 Great Delight (H. Garnett) 2; 4 Bell Dial (G. Williams) :3., AVon by three lengths. Time, 4.50, TARANAKI TROTTING CUP Of 300 sovs; 2 miles 2 Air G<. AlcKenzie’s ' Tui AVildwood (P. F, Green) .4. ... 1 9—Mr J. R. Corrigan’s Dillon Huon (A. Corrigan);.. ... ... 2 B—AIT T. Shaw’s Joy Bird (R. McMillan) .yNN.P ... ... 3 Also ran. 1 Lottie Advance, 6 Taiherlihe, 1.1 Dad’s Hope, 5 Kevlin Brae, 4 Brigand, 4 Direct Todd, 7 Beat tv, 7 Lord Nepean, 10 Peter Grattan. 13 Van Cap, 12 Lady Joan. 3 Gold Dial. AVon by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 4.39 Motiiroa Handicap.-- 1 Mrs T; Bradv’s Trustworthy (S.' Roe.) 1,; 9. Indicator (R, Tapp) 2; 2 Gaza (own-; or) 3,‘ AVon by a-nose. Time, 2.20.

(Inglewood Handicap.—3 Mr HWard's Call Boy ■ (Vi. o. Grant) 1; 10 Binger Star (owner) -2j 1 Rebecca (L. Beckett) 13'.. Won by a head. Time, 4.52 4-5. Oinata Handicap.—7 Mr W. F. Sanders’ Dealer (R. A, McMillan) 1; 9 Hilltop (owner) 2; 2 Ce Advancem' (A. Bryce) 3. Won by a length. Time, 3.36.4-5 Farewell - Handicap!.— 1 Mr T. Shaw’s Joy Bird (R. A,. McMillan) ] ; 2 Dillon Hnon (A. Corrigan) 2lfi 9 Beatty (S. August) 3. Won -by two lengths. Time, 2.53 2-5.