TURF TOPICS

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXV, Issue 5134, 28 November 1903, Page 14

TURF TOPICS

(By “Advance/*) * TEE SYLVIA PARK STUD. Prior to the dispersal of the old Sylvia Park Stud, owned by t he New Zealand Stud Co., in 1891, jleAsrs I- Morrin and L. D. Nathan only bred on a comparatively small scale. Bulb stud masters have, during the decade, been extensive purchasers of the host Wood stock that money could bmy, and the AVelliligton and Sylvia Park studs are now recognised as the best in the colonies. The annoncement that Messrs L. D. and N. A. Nathan intend to boul a clearing sale at the end or next montn is certain to draw stud armors front tno South Island and Australia. The eighteen yearlings to bo submitted by -Mr H. O. Nolan include the lust of progeny of tho Ou.irassic.r horse Explosion, who is represented by four fillies, all of whom tako after their sire in colour. La Oloche (dam of ono of tho youngsters), is by St. Lcgor—Campania, by Robinson Crusoe. The Explosion Idly is her first foal. Liquidation (King Colo —Realisation), Toi Toi (by Splendor or Sweet William, from a daughter of The Drummer), Waitemata ,by Eirictepord— Aorore) dam of Porirua and Kamo, and St. Edith (Sc. Legor—-Priscilla) arc the dams of tho other fillies by Explosion. Seaton Delavel is represented by a filly from Sunbeam (Xngornar—Amolua), a colt from Jaclr.s to no (Sword Dance Onyx) dam of Explosion, a filly trom Lissachion (Bill of Portland —Cooya), a colt from Ellerslio (Trenton—sister to Lord Granville), colt from Lady Moth (St. Logor—Titania), a full brother to Silkworm;: filly from Keepsake (St. Leger—Bangle), colt from Stepfeldt (Nordeufeldt —Steppe), colt from Campania (Robinson Crusoe—Campanula), full brother to Miss Dolavel, Northumberland and Dolania. With the exception of the Stepfeldt filly, which is brown in colour, and tho St. Loire filly (a chestnut), the whole of the progeny of the Melton horse take after their sire in colour. Imported Phoebus Apollo, tho Wellington Park sire, is represented by a brown colt from Miss Gladys (Cuirassier—Sybil) dam of Gladisla, Gladstone and the two year-old Gladstone. The brood mares and foals to bo submitted number thirty-two. _ Among tho best known of these are Roin (St. Leger —Hippona) dam of Sabertache, Miss Emmy and Rc&ella, with colt foal by Sun Francisco, and served by the son of St. Simon, Charcnto (NordonfelfU —La Uciuphine) dam of Noncrto, La Yalicre ■nnrl Lu Gloria; Campania, dam of Miss Delavel. Northumberland, etc; Waitemata, dam of Sparkling Water, Kamo, Porirua, etc.,; Fres Belle (sister to Multiform), dam of Beau Seaton, and tho imported maxes Castellimi (La Angelo—Mutina) foaled in 1898, Certificate (Avontcs—Makesurc), foaled in 1890; Lake Placid (Golden Dawn—Agnes), foaled in 1897. The first-named has been mated with Explosion, and the two other matrons with Seaton Delavel. . During tho five seasons the stock of Seaton Dolavol has been racing in the colony they have won £26,216 in stakes, which is a remarkably good record. The other sires to bo submitted are imported San Francisco (St. Simon — Isabel), fooled in 1898, and the Auck-land-bred St. Hippo (St. Leger—Hippona) and Explosion (Cuirassier —Jadestone), both, of whom were well-known performers. THE NEW ZEALAND BOOKMAKERS ASSOCIATION.

During; the recent Carnival Week held, in Christchurch, the leading members of the New Zealand Bookmakers’ Association., which was inaugurated at the last national meeting, met to report what progress had been made towajrda the ooilection of subscriptions ■which were to be levied to enable the association to place itself in a position by which the recognition and registration, or at least the right to be present at race meetings, could bo won from the jockey clubs of tho colony in the event of tho latter continuing to maintain their present hostile attitude towards the metallic!ans. At the first meeting hold there was a large attendance, and amongst those in the room were representative men from all parts of the colony. It was announced that cash subscriptions amounting to over £6OO had been received, and that everything was in order for the appoachment of the jockey clnhs. It is intended (tho “Otago Witness’’ states) to drcol arise ©very jockey club in tho colony and inform them of tho formation of the Bookmakers’ Association and its desire that its, members should bo recognised in this colony the same • as bookmakers are in other parts of tho ■world, and that they (the bookmakers) be allowed to bet without molestation irrespective of whether tho meetings are hold on public reserves or on courses which are the private property of tho olubs using them. The bookmakers aro desirous of settling the matter amicably, and aro willing to pay reasonable license fees for the privilege of betting; but in the event of the jockey clubs declining to entertain the association’s proposals the fund collected will bo used as a lever to force open tho gates at present closed against tho metallioians. It was pointed out at tho meeting that although bookmakers were licensed to hot at the recent Ashburton, Geraldine and Omani meetings, that fact did not cause the totalisator receipts to show any shrinkage. On the contrary, tho receipts showed a decided improvement on tho figures registered at last year’s spring meetings, held by tho same clnhs; and in Auckland, where for years past tho bookmakers have been licensed by the A.R.C., the best stakes in the colony aro given, and tho machine total receipts higher than those of any other club. It was also pointed out that the C.J.C. have fought against tho bookmakers’ presence at Riocarton, but utterly failed to take up a tenable position. During the last few years the bookmakers have been present at all the 0.J.0. meetings, but that fact was

not noticeable by tho totals which were registered on tho totahsators. In fact, though in all probability there were more bookmakers present at this year’s meeting than have boon present at any of the meetings held at Christchurch during the past, few years, tho receipts showed an increase of over £7OOO over last year’s total. Tho mooting concluded by voting the honorary secretary of tho association a cheque for £lO 10s.

THE AUCKLAND WEIGHTS. The handicaps for the principal events at the Auckland Racing Club’s Summer Meeting wore issued up to dale on tho I9th m.st. . Mr Evitt was unable, on account of being engaged at Ellorslie. to witness the form at Riccarton, and ho has had to a great extent to rely on newspaper reports. Xu tho Cup, two miles, Nonetto (9st 91b) Inis received 451 b more than lie was allotted as a f'our-ycar-old, when he failed to .■■•eo tho post. As a tlme-yoar-old ho ran second with As I, giving a good four-y.ear-ohl in St. Michael ] 01b. In the New Zealand Cup, as a lour-year-old, ho failed with the same weight as he is now called upon to carry. After racing at Riccarton, . Ncn'otto' showed signs of nnsoundness, and was given .a year’s spell. He made his reappearance at Fllerslie tins month, and demonstrated that ho was in rare form by winning tho_ BirlInlay Handicap, one mile and a half, in 2min 12soc, carrying Ust 111 b. Tho field which finished behind Idm on that occasion included Rutty (Bst) second, Dolores (6st 81b) third, Idas' (Bst 121 b;, ilopa (Bst 61b;, The Needle (Sst lib), Battlease (7st 91b;, Jewellery (list 10lb>. Tho horses which finished behind tho Seaton Delavel horso in that race ho is id.v railed upon to in et on the toi lowing forms:—Rutty 81b worse, Dolores 101 b bettor, Idas 131 b worse, Noodle laid werso, Baltloaxo lib better, i’opa 71b v.oise, Jewellery the same. On tho concluding day of tho meeting- lie started iu the Ascot Handcar, cue mile and a quarter, and finished fourth in heavy going, carrying lOst 51 b. The company which Nonetto will have td meet next month is very different to that which lie accounted for recently. Under tho circumstances, X consider ho could nave 00(111 lot in with a lew jiounds less without any fear of tho hnndicao ucing spoilt. AVairiki (Ost 81b) meets tho cop weight on 41b worse that w.f.a. conns. The Soult horse had tnroo severe races at Riccarton recently, and may not have had time to recover lo be scon in his best form at Ellerslio. Tim horses whicu finished behind mm in tho Cup ho now moots on tho following terms: —Hinctaura 101 b worse, Mars 91b worse, Strathavon 21b worse, Uingman 81b worse, General Symons Jib better, Lavalettc 23b bettor, Bombardo Gib worse. Hiuotaura finished well up iu tho Cup, and the 101 b allowance should bring her ana Wairiki together. Strathavon just missed a place in tho Cup, but docs not appear iOo well treated through Hiuotaura. Kingman, Lavaletto and Bombardo are unlikely to make tho trip. Tho two last-named have found new owners Mnco the Christchurch mooting. General Symons (7st 81b) is one of the best vreated horses iu the race. He was right in,tho New Zealand Cup at the turn, and finished close np to Strathavon. In tho Metropolitan Handicap, ono milo and a half, ho carried /st 71b, 81b more than in the Cup, and won iu record time. Tho Horses which finished behind tho ‘ sou of Perkin AA’arbock in tliat race ho now moots on tho following terms: —Float (second) 71b bettor, Menura (third) 91b hotter, Hinotaura 101 b worse, Strathavon oio worse, Lavaletto 3!b better, Kingman 21b better, Lolah 11b worse. r loat and Momma appear to have all tho woret of it now, through whom General Symons appears really well in. On tho third day at Riccarton AVairiki failed under Ost 81b in a mile and a quarter race, and with the same weight now ha does not appear leniently treated. In the Canterbury Cup, two miles, Wairiki (Oat) was., defeated a length and ilu'ec-quarters by Treadmill (7st Gib) in fast time. ' The threc-ycar-old now meets Wairiki on only 21b worso terms, which 'makes him appear- favourably in, especially as ho will meet Wairiki on 31b bettor than w.f.a. terms. Lady Lillian (Sst 111 b), Halberdier (Sst 6m; and Kelburno (7st 121 b) may be passed. The surprise of the handicap is tho high position occupier by Grand Rapids (Sst 111 b). The four-year-old gelding by Gipsy Grand—Reel was soon out once, at tho C.J.C. mooting when he won a mile race,hard held in Imin 43sec. Tho fact that, tho Yaldhurst stable provided the winner of tho Auckland Cup tho last two years appears to have something to do with tno impost Grand Rapids has received. Last year the winner of tho Metropolitan Handicap at Riccarton, Siego Gun, a fonr-year-old, was raised 111 b in the Auckland Cup. This year General Symons also a four-year-old, who won tne Metropolitan Handicap in much faster time", has only boon ’raised lib. Beddington (7st 121 b) lias been on the retired list, and may not be wound up for a severe twomile race. Pallas (7st 111 b) is well in with 21b less than ho received in the New Zealand Cup. Mr Evitt did not witness the gelding’s brilliant form at tho Hurt last-month, or ho would not have so underestimated his capabilities. In tho AVellmgbon Handicap, one mile and a quarter, be carried Bst ‘olb, and won pulling up, in 2min 7 2-ssco. The following day. in tho Poaroo Handicap, one mile and a furlong, he carried 9st Sib, and ran third to Melwood (7st 81b)‘and Battleaxe (7st olb) in Imin 55 2-ssec. In the Metropolitan Handicap, Pallas received Ost 31b, being placed within 61b of AVaii riki, and was asked to concede tho winner (G on ora] Symons) 241 b. Now tho chestnut, about whoso ‘ brilliance there can be no possible doubt, is in receipt of 251 b from Wairiki and is within 31b of General Symons. Tho greatest difference between two. horses in tho two handicaps is that of Pallas and Grand Rapids. In tho Metropolitan Handicap Pallas was asked to concodo Grand Rapids 20ib, and in the race under review tho latter is asked to giro his opponent a stone, a difforeneo of 341 b. Tho C.J.C. handicaD-’ per saw tho form of tho two horses at tho Hurt and Riccarton, whereas Mr Evitt did not. Pallas wont sore prior to the C.J.C. meeting, and was not seen out thereat. Romeo (7st 111 b), who scored a oouplo of times last season over mile courses, has received plenty of weight on performances. Golden Rose (7st 111 b) shaped like a stayer last Easter, when she' ran second to AVairiki in the Autumn Handicap, ono mile and a, half, at a differenco of 151 b. She now meets AVairiki on 101 b bettor terms, which should bring them together. Idas (7st 111 b) has been showing good form recently. In the Birthday Handicap, at Ellerslio, this month, Mr Evitt placed her within 131 b of Nonetto, but there is now 2Clb between tho pair. Idas will probably bo seen to greater advantage under tho lighter scale of weights, a ho ought to bo aule to get tho extra halfmilo. Hor dam (Ida) just missed the race tho day another King Colo (Pegasus) scored. Ropa (7st 111 b) scored in tho Auckland Guineas in good stylo, but failed in tho Birthday Handicap. Ho appears rather close to Treadmill, and has done comparatively nothing to bo put on tho samo mark as performers like Strathavon and Pal-

las. Quarryman (7st 1 Olb) is placed 11b above Mclodoon (7st 91b), who finished in front of him in tho Canterbury Derby. Doth colts arc rather dose to Treadmill, taking the latter's iona with AVairiki in the Cantcrburv Cup ns tho truest guide. liattleaxo (7st o-w was Been out on two occasions at Kllerslio recently, and on the form shown can have only an outside chance in the Cup. General Symons (7.sc 81b) 1 have already referred to as a welltreated horse, and if ho trains on until the day .should be a greaUy fancied candidate. Hinctaura (7st 71b; is fairly well in on Chiistchrueh form, and if taken up is bound to run respectably. The paco killed her at Riccarton, although she ran about 3min JOsoc. Ghoorka (7st 71b) could not have got off with any loss on the form lie showed at Riccarton. Idea (7st 71b) has done nothing to be placed above her stable mate, Menura (7sc 616), who is two year old, and was placed in a good field in the Metropolitan. The last-named and Float (7st 4ib> ' arc really badly handicapped through General Symons. Royal Plumes (Art 41b) is a half-sister to St. Michael, and is placed on the samo mark us the Gales winner. Gladsome, who is well in. Tho below 7st division does not appear to include any likely winners ot tno race. • General Symons or. Treadmill may win. Tho best of the others may bo Wairiki, Strathavon) Hinctaura and Idas.

Machine Gun (10st 21b) leans off in tho Railway Handicap, six furlongs. Tho aptly named son of Hotchkiss is suck a powerful galloper and good weight carrier for ono of his ago that he docs not appear other than fairly treated. Ho won witn 51b more on Ins back over . a furlong shorter courso at Riccarton. Tho horses which finished bciliud him in the Stewards’ Handicap lie now meets as follows:—Gladsome (second) 21b worso, Petrovna 171 b worse, Madrigal 171 b worse, Kamo 141 b worse. Lolah 91b worso. Gladsome and her stable mate (Lolah) appear to bo tho worst treated of this lot. Nonetto (9st 61b) uas Gib less than he carried into second place tho last two years. Nonetto (Ost olb) has done nothing to bo placed above Pallas (9.st), wiio is the best treated of the top weights. The Porirua stable is represented by Exmoor (Sst 71b), itawiri (Sst 51b), Ghoorka (Sst 51b) and Gold Crown (7st 71b). The last-named may bo considered tho best of tho quartette. Tho best of tho Ellerslio division may bo Hohoro, Marshal Soult (Sst), Dolania (7st 121 b), and Waipuua (7st 71b). More than half tho horses engaged in tho Steeplechase, three miles and a half, are within 71b of tho minimum weight. Kaydn (12st Sib), Nor’-wost (list 21b), and Dingo (lOst 21b) should supply the winner. .... [Since tho above criticism was written tho scratching of Grand Rapids, Machine Gun and Bagpipes has been announced.]

CHATTER. Grand Rapids received his weight-for-age in tho Auckland Cup. There were some pretty strong orders at tho Waitara mooting. Tho bookmakers-received plenty of Lurcher for tho AVelt.er Handicap, which race ho won. Somo of the other competitors did not like tho going. After running off at tho second fence in the Hurdles Ranaua came out and won tho Maiden Plate, the next race on the card. VY. Fahey, who rode Ranana in the Hurdles, was'on Bawn Boy in the Welter when that horse ran second. Waitarere should about win tho Maiden Plato at Feilding if ho goes to the post. • Tho Yaldhurst stable won tho Auckland Cup and Railway Handicap double two years in succession until St. Michael—Cruciform and Siege Gun —Oiiitf. AVill Grand Rapids and Machine Gun succeed next month? Tho North Island horses engaged at tho Marlborough meeting this week are Mango Pango, Ngatitoa, Saraband and Mooi. Moturoa and Maureen wirmetrs of tho Hurdles and Cup at Waver ley, wore also successful at AVaitara. Last year, after running unplaced in the Now 'Zealand Cup, Siege Giiu won the Metropolitan Stakes and subsequently won tho Auckland Cup. General Symons has been given an excellent opportunity to repeat tho perfo-ni-anoa this year. ! The Taratahi-Carterton Racing Club mado a profit of £350 over its lecont meeting. Tins result is very satisfactory considering the wet weather on the first day and that the second day was only brought off after a postponement. Tho Hunters’ Hurdles Race also cost the Club £44. Had the weather on the holiday been fine it is, safe to assert that tho profits would have been £7OO. which would have gone a good way towards paying off tho recent improvements. Some weeks back a report was circulated that Advance was to bo put ovt-r hukdles. From : the following, wii’oh is taken from, tho ‘‘Manawatu Daily Tunes” of tho 21st inst., it would ap pear as if be was intended for c ircus use:—Whatever actuated the owner of Advance to allow tho ox-champion to bo man-handled in a circus-ring it is hard to conjecture, but the sporting folk of Now Zealand will be astonished to hoar of tho incident. Tho stallion was led into Hyland’s ring last night in side-saddle trappings, and Miss Hyland was, given tho mount. She rodo Advance with a curb. The horso objected, and in tho subsequent argument tho side-saddle slipped round and Miss Hyland scrambled off. The curb waa removed and the equestrienne mounted again. Advance made a few steps forward, when tho indignity of the whole thing seemed to dawn npon him. AVith a savage roar ho throw Ms head down and showed the audience his heels in a series of quick demoniacal lashes. Next minute -he went half down stumbling and Muss Hyland went tumbling into the sawdust. Tho horse was sesured and man-saddled. Then young Hyland was flung on' to the back of tho A r anguard horse. Invited to move, ho held fast; urged, be was adamant; struck with a whip he was maddened. Tho thoroughbred in him lea.pt into ascendancy, and with a series of monstrous plunges he commenced to buck, and as ho bucked tho cruel whip stung him, and ho leapt into tho air in an ecstasy of fury. The audience sat paralysed and saw ,tho spelndid thoroughbred maddened with pain tako his cruel drubbing midst these strange untoward surroundings. How long it lasted deponents are not agreed, as seconds whirl nimbly under such auspices. But at last tho horse gave in, man’s noble supremacy having asserted itself. However, this result was achieved—notoriety for Mr Hyland’s circus, and also for Mr Donald Fraser, who was conspicuous amongst the onlookers. Advh uce, by Vanguard—Laurel I The Pahiatua. Racing Club has Issued an attractive programme for its annual mooting to be held on January 27th aud 28th next. The open events are Pahiatua Cup, of 150 sovs, ono mile and a quarter. Railway Handicap, of 70 sovs. six furlongs; Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sovs, one mile and a furlougj and Stewards’ Handicap, of 60 sovs, six furlongs.

There is a peculiar coincidence in connection with tho Melbourne and New Zealand Cups as regard; the running of grey horses in both events, for each event has boon won onto by the unfashionable colour, Toryboy (Melbourne Gup; 1865 and Canteen (Now Zealand Cup) 1003. A grey has got sccondjipon a single occasion, Sararakn, 1877, and Scots Grey. 1599. respectively, and only once has tho colour been third in either big contest, Suwarrow, 1379, aud Canteen, 1902. It may not bo generally known that Gcrgi, tho graucl-dam of Canteen on tho maternal side, was bred in the Porangahau district by Air St. Hill, that gentleman having imported Althaea, the dam of Ocvrgi, to Wellington in the fifties. As illustrating how the grey colour is threaded through tho family, it is interesting to know that Alice Grey, who produced Althaea, was a grey. The hitler's daughter (Gorgi) and granddaughter (Viv iandiere) were also of the same colour. Flintlock, the sire of Plain Bill and other good horses, is a full brother to A'ivaudicre, hub unlike bis sister is a bay.