THE TURF.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume X, Issue 19, 6 January 1920, Page 2

THE TURF.

GREYMOUTH RACES. Greymouth, Jan. 5. Concluding results are:— Hurdles.— Trickery 1, Castiron 2, Arlington 3. Scr: Con the Shaughran. Won by half a length. Time 2.57. President’s • Handicap.— High Heels 1, Nautical 2, Tantalus 3. ACCIDENT AT ELLERSLIE. HEATHERCOTE KILLED. During the running of the Grandstand Handicap at Ellerslie the other day, two of the competitors, Red Ribbon and Heathercote, came to grief, with the result that the last named broke his shoulder and had to be destroyed. The respective riders, B - Deeley and T. Reid, were thrown heavily, and were at once conveyed to the casualty room, where they were attended to by Dr. Sharman. The former was badly shaken and one of his eyes badly bruised, but he was able to proceed to his home. Reid was also badly shaken and bruised about the back and shoulders, and was removed to the hospital, but his injuries are not considered serious.

WELLINGTON WEIGHTS.

Wellington, January 5. Following are the Wellington weights:— Wellington Cup.—Karo 9.7, Vagabond 8.11, Snub 8.6, Kilrush 8.6, I’ Surveyor 8.4, Mascot 8.2, Royal Stag 8.0, Battle Song 7.13, Onslaught 7.12, Bed Ribbon 7.11, Bonnie Maid 7.11, Kilmoon 7.11, Alteration 7.10, Independent 7.10, Oratjress 7.10, Punka 7.9, Maioha 7.9, (Affectation 7.9, Amythas 7.7, Teka 17 v 5, Rose Wreath 7.4, Taiamai 7.3. Bonnetter 7.0, First Salute 7.0, Lieus 7.0, Marqueteur 7.0, Melee 7.0, Lucid 6.12, Battle Array 6.11, Demos 6.10, Hurry Up 6.9, Blackenfield 6.7, Rose Pink, Pacific Slope 6.7, Bagdad 6.7, The Speaker 6.7, Paddington Green 6.7, Kipling 6.7, Bonny Heather 6.7, Scornful 6.7 Nightraider 6.7, Thrace 6.7. Telegraph Handicap.—Silver Link '9.3, Acre 9.1, Surveyor 9.0, Some Boy 11. 8.10, Spanner 8.10, Arrow I smith 8.9, Chimera 8.8, Hymestra • 8.6, Michaela 8.5, Waimatoa 8.5, 1 Tigritya 8.5, Onslaught 8.5, Royal • Stag 8.4, Inah 8.3, Maioha 8.0, Lord 'Kenilworth 7.11, Amythas 7.11. Lingerie 7.9, Bindle 7.8, Bo Peep 7.8, Torfreda 7.8, Bonnetter 7.7, I Bon Spec 7.7, Astinome 7.4, 'Statuette 7.3, Jutland 7.3, Bonny Briar 7.1, Kipling 6.3, Miss Mimic 6.12, Murihiku 6.10, Motuihi 6.9, Eany Dawn 6.9 ? Ermine 6.9, Birken vale 6.7, Kedshire 6.7, Trespass 6.7, Sweet Memory 6.7, Matatua 6.7, 1 Philomela 6.7, Swanee River 6.7, North Sea 6.7, The Speaker 6.7. i Nursery Handicap.—Winter Wind 9.4, Right and Left 8.13, Wefarj Willie 8.12, Saimai 8.7, Lucullan 8.5, Weldone 8.5, Wake 8.5, Listening Post 8.2, Dunedin 8.0, Caricature 7.12, Canyon 7.11, Handy 7.9, Black mail 7.9, Little Riyer 7.8, Kndee 7.5, Askari 7.4, Paphian 7.3, Pure Laziness 7.0, Fabrinade 7.0, Truthful 7.0, Sir Walter 7.0, Kaika 7.0, . Birkie 6.12, Raceful 6.12. La Paix 6.9, Pente 6.7, Mountain Chief 6.7, 'Demand 6.7, Vivation 6.7, Celmisia 16.7, Phio 6.7, Fortune Teller 6.7, |Wanigan 6.7, Malting Moments 6.7 I Gate Pah 6.7, Tropical 6.7, Reed 6.7, Bob 6.7, Quip 6.7. Isabel 6.7. Insurrection 6.7. Anniversary Handicap.—Eleus 9.9 Melee 9.8. Hurry Up 9.7, Battle Array 9.4. Bonnetter 9.2. Bagdad 9.2, Lingerie 9.1, Burrangong 9.0, Brackenfield 8.13, Old Gold 8.10, Paddington Green B.s, Demagogue 8.7, Nightraider 8.4. Penury Rose 8.0, Red Signal 8.0, .Royal Exchange 8.0, Philomela 8.0 Prince Delaware 8.0, Hindi 8.0. Sonnino 8.0.

GREAT NORTHERN DERBY. RACE DESCRIBED. The Grea'- Northern Derby, which is now looked upon as the premier classic race of the Dominion, has provided many surprises in the past, and still another one has to be recorded in the history of the race When the numbers were framed for the forty-sixth Derby run on .New Year’s Day, it was found that Sir Geo. Clifford was relying on Royal Stag and Mr. Al McDonald on Rose Wreath, while the Auckland horses Archie and Canowindra were also on hand to oppose. Rossini. The defectio of Affectation caused some disappointment, for he was generally sorted out as.the most likely to bring about the defeat of Rossini. The favourite went down well in his preliminary, and he was looked upon as unbeatable, and so strong did the money come for him that when the grand total was made up it was seen that of the ten thousand eight hundred odd pounds invested Rossini had been entrusted with £7750 10/-, which is easily the record am&unt yet invested on a single horse in the Dominion. Archie was the only other horse to go over double figures, the order of the others being Royal Stag, Rose Wreath and Canowindra. Rose Wreath quickly shot to the front from an even start, and was striding* along nicely when they passed the stand, the favourite and Royal Stag being last, although it was evident as they went along the back that Rose \\ reath was not going to be allowed to get far away, for Canowindra and Archie moved up closer to her as they went through the cutting, while Deeley 'kept Rossini handy and Young was getting a nice run on the rails with Royal Stag. Running to the home I turn, Gray moved on Archie evidently with the intention of getting a break on Rossini, but his mount was not equal of sustaining the effort. As they swept into the straight Rose Wreath was a length in front ot Canowindra, Archie and Rossini, with Royal Stag hugging the rails a couple of lengths away. At the lawn rails Rossini was hard at it to head Rose Wreath, white for the first time it was seen that Royal btag was threatening danger. Against Rose M reath .Deeley was content to ride Rossini with his hands and heels, but looking across to the inside saw Royal Stag coming along with a strong run, and he then drew his whip. The colt, however, swerved when the pressure was applied, and Royal Stag sustained his final run won amidst great excitement by three parts of a length. Rose Wreath was third. Royal Stag’s victory was the fourth Sir George Clifford has scored in the event. Husbandman winning in 1909, Kirriwinning m 1910, Counterfoil in 1912, and Royal Stag this year. The win with Royal Stag came as great a surprise to Sir Geo. Clifford as tc the public, and it was doubly pleasing to him inasmuch as he not only bred Royal Stag, but also bred his sire and dam, a somewhat unique record.

THE TOTE RETURNS.

AT THE AUCKLAND CARNIVAL. EASILY A RECORD. The seven days summer racing carnival, four days of which were held at Ellerslie under the auspices of the Auckland Racing Club, attracted the largest attendances yet seen on the loeal courses, says the “Star,” and as a result the totalisator returns show a very large increase over the previous Season. At Ellerslie on the four days £435,781 10/- passed through the machine, while the three days at Epsom saw £173,393 10/- invested. The details for each day’s investments on the two courses show: — AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

Grand Tl. £369,521 £609,175 Of this amount the clubs get 7) per cent, and the Government 2( per cent., in addition to which the latter receive a special tax of 2) per cent, on dividends, so that the Consolidated Fund will get a substantial dividend.

First Day .. Second Day. Third Day .. Fourth Day 1918-19. £ . 76,149} . 57,767 .. 68,936} .. 60,408 1919-20. £ 124,916} 93,601 118,544} 98,719} Totals ... . £263,170 £435,781} AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. First Day ... Second Day. Third Day .. 1918-19. £ . 35,006} . 33,633} . 37,711 1919-20. £ 68,463 52,659 52,271} Totals ... . £106,351 £173,393}