THE TURF.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume III, Issue 6, 18 December 1912, Page 2

THE TURF.

FIXTURES. December 26—Hurunui Turf Club. December 26 —Taratahi-Carterton R.C. December 26 and 27 —Reef ton J.C. December 26 and 27 —Dunedin J.C. December 26, 27 —Thames J.O. December 26 and 27 —Taranaki J.C. December 26 and 27 —Cromwell J.C. December 26, 27 and 28— Manawatu R.C. December 26, 30, January 1,2 - Auckland Cup Meeting, A.R.C. December 31 and January I—Greymouth J.C. January I and 2—Hawke's Bay J.C. January I and 2—Marton J.C. January 1 and 2 —AVairarapa R.C. January 1 and 2—Stratford R.C. January 21 and 22 —Foxton R.C. MANAWATU RACING CU B. Palmerston X., Dee. 17. The following acceptances; have been received for the first day’s events at the Manawatu Racing Club’s summer meeting : — Tokomaru Hurdles Handicap, of 120 sovs, 1* mile.—Espatcro 12.9. Goklbird 10.9, Sleacombe 10.4, Leolanter 10.3. Tyrannic 9.9, Aen.a 9.3. Prince Eddie 9.0. Gillies Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs, 6 furlongs.—Lady Volga 9.0, Manakau 8.12, Lucerne 8.8, Manitau 7.13, Monologue 7.11, Daybreak 7.10, Kew 7.10, Aledo 7.6, Heather 7.2, Rosalys 6.13, Toaniu 6.13. Neriene 6.13. Moondine 6.12, Pasadena 6.11, Vladinoy 6.10. Alanawatu Cup Handicap, cf 500 sovs, 1.1 mile.—Bronze 8.13, Sinapis 8.9. Sea Queen 8.9. Odessa 8.5, Mira 8.5. Byron 8.4. Mendip 8.3, Merrivonia 8.3, Birkline 8.0, Obligant 8.0, Ceylon 7.13, Sir Solo 7.9, Master Laddo 7.8, Sandstream 7.8, Rid '7.7. Mangaroa 7.7. Goodwin Park 7.0, Brown Trout 6.13, Otahu 6.10, Moutoa Girl 6.7.

■Juvenile Handicap, cf 125 sovs, 5 furlongs.—Eocene 8.10, Hamurana a. 1. Bonny Helen 7.9, Hellenois 7.7, Portraiture 7.1, Royal Seoul 7.3, l.elden Sky 7.3. Han-aul 7.3. Prince Laddo 7.3, Cay Guard 7.3. Quo Vndis 7.3, Adc-licia 7.2, Princess Mouton filly 6.12, Pavlova 6.12, Ladify 6.12, Amical 6.12.

Tararua Hack Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs, 7 furlongs.—Lucerne 9.9, Qeeen <<i‘ Scots 9.7. Him manti 9.6. Lady Louisa !i.5. Fashion Plate 9.4, Fleetweek 8.13, Xukuatu 8.13, St. Bees 8.11, Ngakau 8.10, Top Note •'.9. Pukdotara 8.8. Rnngikapua 8.8. Str Daniel 8.2, Overhead 8.1, Whimper 8.0.

Fitzherbert Handicap, cf 250 sovs, 6 furlongs.—Gladiole 9.0. Blue Lake 8.10, Hermia 8.9. ’lakara 8.7, Ermengarde 8.7, Piriwai 8.0. Prosper 8.0, Rangiatua 7.13, Obligant 7.13. Peroneal 7.9, Mount Victoria 7.9, Imagination 7.9. Semaphore 7.9, Lady Moutoa 7.5, Lady Vclga 7.5, A\ aiouru 6.13. Seatcndale 6.13. Sanguinary 6.13. Thetis 6.;. Grandstand Handicap, cf 150 sovs, 1 mile. —-Ceylon 8.11, Alon Ami 8.5, I'iic Rover 8.1 .Thrave 8.3. Prosper b. 3. Bonnie Boy 7.13. Ariom 7.10, Waipaku 7.8, Matlow 7.7, Cork 7.7, Kaurou 7.7. Loch Alaben 7.6. Lady Kilcheran 7.2, San Lass 6.7.

After final payments the following remain in the Palmerston North Stakes, of 500 sovs, 6 furlongs (run on the second day):—A. Alexanders Bonny Helen, AV. E. Bidwill's Imagination and Exertion, D. Buick’s Vibration. "Mr. Highden's" Ermengarde. Gerbera and Adelicia. J. Haile's Byron. J. R. McDonald s Stvx. R. A. MeKenzie-’s General Alad.f-ro, AV. Nidd’s Percnilla, T. O’Neill s Gladiole. J. Reid's Ogier, r. G. Rees' Ladify. \\ . G. and G. L. St< id’s Bon Rove. Culprit. Bandiera, Somniform and Culture, G. T. Seymour’s Portlnml Lady. J. Symi.n s Lord Soult. C. Wadley's Prince La J do. AUSTRALIAN ITEMS. Sydney. Dec. J 7. Another attempt will be made to train Lady Medallist. Adelaide, Dec. 17. Shuja has been scratched tor the Port Adelaide Cup. Fremantle. Dec. 17. Mr. R. Wot,Hon. the well-known ■ horse trainer, has arrived on a flying visit. He strenuously denies, the report that he intends returning to Australia permanently as a result 01 ] the* treatment of h:s sen in England. I There was too much money there for jhim to do that. The reason for the I general success of Australian jockeys |*n England is that tiny hove more ! devil than others. He considers ! Australian stayers may be superior to English because of the hard way I they are trained and better lung ! power, but Australian sprinters are i not in it with the English.