SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14836, 13 November 1911, Page 9

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY. CLUB'S METROPOLITAN MEETING. FINAL DAY'S RACING. BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE BY COUNTERFEIT. [BST TELEGItArH.— ASSOCIATION.] CnniSTCUcncii, .' -.'day. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan Meeting was brought, to a conclsuion to-day in beautiful weather, the attendance being very satisfactory. Results are as follow : — PORT COOPER HURDLE BACK of 200sovs. Onto round and a distance. Mr. D. Rutherford's li g Milo, aged, 9st. ... 1 Mr. H. Nurse's br g Master Paul, aged, 10st 21b 2 Also started: Gold Bird, lOst 311) (disqualified); Hawick, list lib- Passive, lOst 101b; Idealism, lOst, 71b; Tyrannic, )osl, 611.; Gold Pin, Oil 41b; Southern Cross, 9st ; Santa Clans, 9st. Crossing the first hurdle Master Paul, Hawick, and Gold Pin were almost on terms, hut going out of the straight Master Paul ran to the front and showed the wav past Cutts's to Gold Pin and Tyrannic, with Santa Clans bringing up the rear. Going along the back Master Paul was three lengths clear of Tyrannic and Cold Pin, after whom cane Hawick. There was little change until the turn was reached, where Gold Pin and Tyrannic closed on the loader, and Milo, who had been running in the rear, started to make up his ground. Coming into the, straight Idealism joined tho leaders, but fell at the last fence, and Cold Bird and Milo drew away, the former winning by a head. Then came, 10 lengths back, Master Paul, with Gold Pin fourth and Tyrannic next.. Time, 2m. 57 4-ss. The stewards held an inquiry into the. running of Gold Bird as compared with his previous form, and decided that, C. Pritchard (the trainer) and V. Coleman (the. rider of Gold Bird on the. previous days) should be disqualified for 12 months, and that Gold Bird should bo disqualified for tho race. CRESSY WELTER HANDICAP of 300sovs. Six furlongs. Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's b f Culprit, 3yrs, by Charlemagne IL—Culroy, 9st 51b ... 1 Mr. Highden's b f Bronze, 4yrs, Bst 71h ... 2 Mr. J. Fryer's b g St. Toney, 6yrs, Est 51b ... 3 Also started: Sea King, 9st 31b; Colleen Mary, 9st 21b;. Fisticuff, Bst, 511.; Crosbie, Bst 51b; Kilts, Bst 51b; Rangiatua, Bst 51b; Lady Moutoa, Bst 41b; Outward, Bst 111. • Aimwell, Bst 31b; Expansion, 7st 131b; Goldemar, 7st 71b; Nithsdalc, 7st 71b; Ileatherbrae, 7st 711).

Kilts and Crosbie were the quickest to get away from ii good start, but as they landed on to the course proper Culprit, on the" rails, with Bronze next, and St. Toney following, were the leading division. In the run home there was no change, in the order. Bronze being unable to make any impression on Culprit, who won by two lengths. St. Toney was a length and a-half behind Bronze, with Rangiatua fourth and Colleen Mary and Lady Moutoa close together next. Time, Ini. 14s

SEYMOUR HANDICAP of 130sovs. For appren-

tices .who have not won six races. Six furlongs. Mr. ll.* Cassidy's eh c Pilgrim's Way, 4yrs, by Pilgrim's Progress—Nautiloid, 9st 511) ... 1 Mr. E. S. roll's b f Aphaea, 3yrs, Bsfc 31b... 2 Mr. 11. Whitney's br c Odessa, 4yrs, Bst 121b ... 3 Also started: Somersault, Bst 41b; Gangway, 7st 81b: Big Blast, 7st-71b; Kimona, 7st 7lb; Troon, 7st 41b; Foam Flake, 7st; Battalion, 7st; Corrie, 6st 91b, Pilgrim's Way and Gangway jumped out smartly, with Aphaea next When they reached the course proper Pilgrim's Way was well clear of Aphaea and Odessa, and the first-named was never, really extended, winning by two lengths and a-half "from Aphaea, who was a similar distance in front, of Odessa. Kimona'was a length and a-half further away fourth, with Conic and Battalion next. Time, Ira. 15 2-ss. MEMBERS* HANDICAP of 600sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. Tiemi Turn's h m Equitas, 6yrs, by Advance—Muriwai, 9st 91b ... ... ... 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b g Byron, 3yrs, 7st 111b 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's b c Ireland, 3yrs, Bst ... 3 Also started: Nyland, Ost. 41b; Formbv, Bst 131b; Undecided, . Bst 61b; Effort, Bst lib; Dazzling, 7st 101b; Hermia, 7st 91b; Medallist, 6st 111b; Avarice, 6st 101b; Longstcp, 6st 71b; Floater, 6st 71b. Hermia caused a lot of trouble at the start, and after breaking the tapes three times was sent hack to the paddock by the steward in charge at the start. When the field was sent away Kquitas was quickest to begin, with Nyland and Byron next, while Dazzling got bumped on the rails and Longstcp was left several lengths. »»'ith two furlongs gone, Eqnitas was still showing the way to Nyland and Byron, Floater being at the head of the others. Coming round the turn the order of the first three was unchanged, they being well clear of Avarice, and Ireland. When the straight was reached Byron had taken second place, but Equitas was going along well in front, and she maint lined her advantage to the finish, winning by two lengths. Ireland, who shot out inside tho' distance, was a length and a-half bo, hind Byron, with Nyland a length further hack fourth," followed by Medallist, Dazzling, and Floater. Time, ltu '275. PIONEER HANDICAP of 300sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Mr. G. D. Greenwood's eh g Gnome, by Obligado—Sprite, 7st 71b ... 1 Mr H. Fric.'.latider's b f Anna Carlovna, 7st7lb 2 Mr. C. G. Dalgety's b f Stardancer, 7st 31b... 3 Also started: Bandore, Bst 41b; Bon Ton, Sot 21b; Glenfiniian, Bst lit); Scottish Star. 7st 31b; Bonitas, 7st IMb; Taffeta, 7st IMb; Brown Owl, ,7st 31b; Peppin, 7st 31b; Nyx, ost 111b; Art, 6st7lb. Bon Ton and Anna Carlovna were quickest to begin, and led into the course proper, where Bon Ton was beaten and Gnome drew out from the others, catching Anna Carlovna at the distance. Gnome came away and won by two lengths from Anna Carlovna, who was two lengths and a-half in front of Stardancer, with Brown Owl another two lengths away' fourth, followed by Bon Ton and Scottish Star. Time, lm. 1 4-ss.

THE STEAD MEMORIAL GOLD CUP of 750sovs ; second homo ICOsovs and third horse 50sovs from the stake. Weigh t-for-age. One mile and n-qtiarter. Sir George. Clifford's b f Counterfeit, 3vrs, by Treadmill—Delusive, 7st 71b (C. Emmerson)... 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b c Miscount, 3yrs, by Birkenhead—Miss Never, 7st 121b (L. Wilson) 2 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stood and G. 1). Greenwood's b c Vice-Admiral, 4yrs, by Multiform— (B. Decle.v) ... 3 Also started: Los Angelos, 9st; Madam Modcap, M 911); St.. Petersburg, 7«t 121b. Miscount jumped away in the lead, with Los Angelos next, and Vice-Admiral bringing up the rear. Going towards the. mile post. Miscount was in front, with Los Angelos, Counterfeit, Madam Madcap, SI. Petersburg, and Vice-Admiral following; in that order. There was no change in the order along the back, Vice-Admiral bringing up the. rear a long way off. Rounding the turn Miscount had Madam Madcap as his nearest attendant, Lor Angelos being in third place and Counterfeit next. Coming into the straight Miscount still held command, but when well in line for home, Counterfeit headed him, and, finishing in brilliant .style, won by two lengths. ViceAdmiral, who came with a great, run in the straight, was two lengths behind Miscount., and then came Madam Madcap, St. Petersburg, and Los Angelos in that order. Time, 2m. 6s.—a New Zealand record. WINNERS OF THE 0. G. STEAD MEMORIAL GOLD CUP. Timein. s. 1908-Mr. T. If. Lowrv's Bobrikoff ... 2 7 1909—Mr. T. M. Lowrv's Bobrikoft ... 2 7 2-5 3910— It. D. O'Donnell's Los Angelos 2 7 i 1911—Sir G. Clifford's Counterfeit ... 2 6 RANDOLPH HANDICAP of 35050V8. Six furlongs. Mr. D. Buick's b g Gold Battery, syrs, by Field Battery— 6st 131b 1 Mr. W. Mitchell's b g Rurik, syrs, Bst 81b ... 2 Mr. W. Smart's br g Merry Frank, syrs, 7st lllb 3 Also started :' Faunus, 9st; All Guns, Bst ; Glenspring, 7st 131b; Genius, 7st 131b; Medallist, 7st 12lb (carried 8st); Croshie, 7st 71b (carried 7st 8J,lb); Beacon, 7st (carried 7st 21b); Passion, est 121b; Clanmena, 6st lllb; Armstrong, 6st 101b; True Knight, 6st lClb ; Turna, 6.-* 71b; Ahuapai, 6st 71b. Beacon and Clanmena, with Glenspring close, up, wore quickest to begin, arid as they readied the rails the leaders were Glenspring, Rurik, and Clanmena. At the distance Rurik came through and appeared to be winning easily, but Gold Battery came with a strong run and just got up in time to win by holf-a-head. Merry Frank was a length behind Rurik, with Clanmena a similar distance away fourth, followed by Glenspring and Turna. Time, Ira, 14 4-se. There was no bid for the winner. FENDALTOS HANDICAP of 500sovs. One mile and a-quartcr. Mr. F. II Pyne's eh h Rose. Noble, aged, by Medallion—.Miss Kilmany, 7st 101b 1 Mr. G. Murray Aynslcy's eh h Bonny Glen, oged, .7st lib ,2 Mr. C. Morse's br g Birkline, 4yrs, 7st 71b ... ' 3 Also Parted: Mcndip, Bst 131b; Electrakoff, Bst lllb; Merrivonia, Bst 91b; Iranui, Bst 41b; Moreeambe, Bst3lh; St. Aidan, 7st lllb; Patriotic, 7st 91b; Parable, 7st 81b; 'Hie Cornet, 6st 131b; Tannhauser, 6st 131b; Murnura, 6st lllb; Cronstadt, 6st 71b; Outlandcr, 6st 71b; Niglitlight, 6st 71b. Morecambe and Mumura. were first to break the, line, and showed the way to the mile post, with Parable next. Approaching the seven-furlong post Mumura was in front, Mendip, Parable, and Tannhauser luring at the head of the rest. Bounding the turn Tannhauser had taken charge, but at the distanco Electrakoff had put in his claim, and a little further on Tannhauser was beaten. Bonny Glen then shot, to the front, only to be at once, challenged by Rose Noble, who won by a length. Birkline was three-quarters of a length further away third, with The Comet fourth, Tannhauser fifth, and Electrakoff sixth. Time, 2m. 7 3-ss. NOTES AND COMMENTS. [BY TELEGRAm — OWS COKnSfIPQNUENT.] CuniSTHHUitai, Sunday. Gold Bird was staunch favourite for the Port Cooper Hurdle Handicap, Idealism, Tyrannic, and Passive being next best backed. The favourite, ridden for the first time at the meeting by T. Pritcbard, duly won after a good finish. There, was a meeting of stewards later in the dav, and as a result Gold Bird, his trainer (C. Pritchard), and bis rider on the. first and second days (V. Coleman) were disqualified for 12 months for inconsistent running. I , offer no opinion in the meantime pending a possible appeal.'' I may, however, state tho fact, which : was probably

the cause of the trouble, that there was nothing in his earlier form at the meeting to justify the way the money rolled in for him to-day. Backers fancied St. Tony, Crosbie, Fisticuff, Lady .Moutoa, and Bronze in that order for the. Crcssy Welter Handicap, but nothing hud a chance with Culprit, who led all the way. it is hard to understand how" she was allowed to pay such a dividend, as she had a very easy proposition compared with the tasks she had taken on earlier in the meeting. Pilgrim's Wav was a warm favourite lit the Seymour Handicap, and he was in front from the start, beating the second favourite, Aphaea, without, effort. It is a pity he is not sound. Kquitas, Effort, Nvland, and Byron was the order of fancy in the Members' Handicap. The race was responsible for a tine performance by Kquitas, who made all her own running, and won like a good one from Byron, who ran the journey out well, Nvland only laded out in the last, 50yds, but Effort was never prominent. Sir Oeo. Clifford started Glcntinium. Brown Owl, and Scottish Star in the Pioneer Handicap, and they had a call in the betting over Mr. Greenwood's pair (Gnome and Ilatfelal witii Bandore as third choice. Gnome confirmed the good opinion formed of him earlier in the meeting by staving too well for tho others, and 1 fancy he will he very useful later on. Anna Carlovna ran the five furlongs out well, and she is better than her earlier running suggested. Brown Owl, who was making her first appearance, finished strongly, and created a favourable impression. There were six starters for the Stead Gold tup. Los Angeles and Vice-Admiral (coupled) were backed as if defeat was out of the question, while Sir Geo. Clifford's pair (Madam Madcap ami Counterfeit) had a slight call over Miscount. It was a very solid race all the way. Miscount set, off at a hot puce, and for the first five furlongs he. was about, two lengths out from Los Angelos and Madam Madcap, ' with Counterfeit going eaailv three, lengths away, and Vice-Admiral quite a k'ng wav back, possibly 10 lengths behind he was about two lengths out from Los Angelos was beaten, and Counterfeit commenced to put in a run at the entrance to the straight. sue was in (dose attendance on Miscount, and before the distance was reached the race was all over, as Counterfeit had Miscount's measure, and it waa onlv a question of how much she would win bv. She eventually ran home a ridiculously easy winner bv half-a-dozen lengths In front of Miscount. Vice-Admiral, who finished with a great run. • just headed Madam Madcap for third place, with St. Petersburg fourth and Los Angelos a bad last. As usual, when Sir Geo. Clifford is successful in an important race, the win was very popular, the outburst of cheering being quite of an enthusiastic order. Counterfeit's performance was quite high-class, as she established a fre.-h New Zealand record. I ain convinced she in the, best three-year-old out, and if she had waited on the ethers" in the. Derby, I feel sure she would have beaten Masterpiece and Miscount in that race. Los Angelos ran much below expectations, the solid pace all the way settling him. Miscount performed well, but met an extra good filly. He is certainly an unlucky coll, with one win and five seconds as his record for this seafc The Randolph Handicap, the .Tidiest celling race ever run in New Zealand, attracted a field of 16, Rurik, Faunns, Merry Frank, and Clanmena being the order of favouritism. "<"'« looked a winner till 50yds from home, but Gold Battery finished with a late run, and got up on the post. He is a very useful sprinter that will 'There were 17 starters for the Fendalton Handicap, backers sorting out Mendip, Rose Noble, Electraltoff, and Tannhauser for most attention. it. was a fine, race all the way, Rose Noble drawing out in the last bit. and winning by a narrow margin from Bonny Glen and Birkline. Of the hers Tannhauser ran well, but I never aw Mendip after the first two furlongs, and Elect knff was never in the danger zone. The chief winning owners at the meeting were : -Sir Geo- Clifford, £4095; Messrs. Stead and Greenwood. £2775; the Hon J. D.. Ormond, £1500; and Mr. Highden, £1290.