THE TURF.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 6362, 9 November 1907, Page 6

THE TURF.

RACING FIXTURES. SEASON 1907. November 2,4, 6, 9—Canterbury Jockey Club. < / November 9—Waverley-Waitotara Racing Club. November 9—Waipawa County . Racing Club. November 9. 11—Taratahl-Carterton Racing Club. November 9. 13, 16—Auckland Racing b Club. 1 November 22 and 23—Marlborough R.G, i Spring Meeting. November 29 and 30—Feilding J.C. Spring Meeting. December 4 and s—Woodvillo District J.C. 7 December 26, 27—Taranaki J.C. Summer Meeting’, December 28—Ashhurst-Pohangina R.C, Annual Meeting. January I.—Waikanae Hack Racing Club. ...

NOTES BY "■ ADVANCER

C.J.C. MEETING. The Canterbury Spring Meeting will bo oonicluded to-day. The following are left in the Jubilee Cup, weight for age,, one mile:—Alunyeot 9.7, Elevation 9, Zimmerman 9. Fireiron 8.11, Gold Crest 8.10, Bonny Glen 8. , The following horses may run well;— Hurdles—Sen ,Snn. Cre-ssy Welter—Dawn. Seymour Handicap—Golden Way. Members Handicap—Contender. Pioneer Handicap-^—Discaplino. Jubilee Cup—Alunjeet. Randwick Handicap—bister Anne. Fendalton Handicap—Sir Tristram. THE AUCKLAND MEETING. The spring meeting of the Auckland Racing Club openis this afternoon, when the Great Northern Guineas and Welcome • Sltak'ee will be decided. The Hawked Bay owned horses Downfall and Ohauteuse may run well in the event© named. The Hastings stable, over which P. Davis presides, ia also represented by Dan Lbno in the President's and Hobson Handicaps, and Loftus in the Flying. THE ELDHRSHED YEARLINGS. There was a good attendance, Including a number of ladies, at the Elderslic yearling sale at Tattersairs . yards. on Thursday. A charge of one shilling was made for admittance, the amount. collected going to local cuarities. North ’ Island owners were well represented at the ring side. The auctioneer, Mr P, H. Pine, who is also chairman of the Canterbury Jockey Club committee, was in good form,, and did not waste time in getting through the twenty-two lots on the catalogue. There were twenty-four on the . list, but the ooepniak-Rosella filly and St. Ambrose-Poltaxa colt were not sent into the ring. Mr Stead did not bid for the brother to Armlet, but probably the gentleman who eat next to him was bidding for the owner of the Welcome Stakes wanner. After the youngster had passed 500gns there were only tewo Sbiddiilng, and Air. Gaisford lasted longest and secured the youngster for 825 gjraineas, amidst applause. A : birthmark, in the shape of a crooked ncso, detracts from the colt's sober and solid appearance. It is -oped that will not prevent him galloping. The youngster- will bo trained by J. Prosser at Poriruo, Everyone was pleased to see tho St. Ambroses eel I well. They were the first batch offered, and Messrs J. B. Reid and J. G. Graham can bo satisfied thfey did well in purenasmg St. Ambrose. Of the youngsters eent into the ring five were .well grown, with good manners and plenty of quality. The five lots totaited 12SJ3 guineas. Mr George Payne, who secured four cheap lots by Stopniak, went to 250 gs for tbe Marlin colt, Mr Watkins gave SOOgs for tbe half-brother to Nova. J. W. Taggart, the Riccarton trainer, bid for several lots, but the only one he secured waa tho chestnut colt from Seashell (tho smallest of the St. AmbiososJ lor Hogs. The owner of Saga bid ISOgs, bait the auctioneer aid not hear him. Mr vWhitney did not dier/ate Taggart's claim to tho colt. C. Pritchard's patron got a brown filly by Stepniak Conromel, by Gipsy Grand—Cormai, for 30gs—the cheapest lot at the {sale. The biggest youngster sent into the ring was the St/bimihJr—Gitaneila colt, who fetched 290 gs. Messrs Payne, I'. xccgart and A. Boyle stood in tho ring and bid for most of the lots. Air Boyle secured thq St. Ambrose—Savannah niiy for 190 gs. Mr “Preston" had to bid for the halfsister to Bunyan (by St. -ujnbrose). Air Stead bid 400 gs, after Mr Mnetm bad come down and spoken to his principal lint did not go on, ana the youngster fell at the next bid. She joins Bunyan at Fordcll. Three of tnc St. Ambroses were bays, tho Scashell colt and Neva fillies being chestnuts. borne of the othei lets com© to this island. Air W. Uutana, the well-known aiartinborough owner, got a full sister to btepson and Sir Article, for 43gs. Air Sowry, of Hawke’s Bay, 83curod the full sister ter Indian Queen and Romanoff H-. elcome Stakes winners) for ISogus. With some of the Stepniak fillies ,ui- Head offered exceptional terms. In the case of a breakdown within three years tbe buyers would receive 150 gs for the return of the youngsters for stud purposes. The only Menschikoff offered

was tii-o brother to Armlet. The only Seaton Dolaval offered was a filly from Janet (dam of Scotty). She wan .knocked down to Mr Chadwick, who was acting for Mr R. J. Mason, for 270 quiueas, Mr Hutana offered Mr Payne a tenner on his bargain for the Stepinak—Peel colt, but the Christchurch man declined to sell. This was the last lot ottered, bidders all getting tired, and Mr Payne .got the youngster for 50 guineas. The Stepniak,—Mies Dalrymple colt was nearly going out of the ring without a bid, until Mr Mason ottered 50 guineas. Mr Watkins got the youngster fOr 90 guineas. The Gilanclla colt is full brother to Barina (winner of the Maribyruong Trial Stakes in Victoria last month.) Mr Payne got the last named for 24 guineas at last year's sale. THE MELBOURNE CUP WINNER. The success of the Auckland-owned and bred horse Apologue in the Melbourne Cup is referred to by "Phaeton” in the following terms: —In a happy moment Mr Clcland adopted the advice of two of lids bookmaker friends (Mr W. Lyons and Mr 1). Twohili), both of whom, it may bo mentioned, aro not only shrewd judges, but also have a full knowledge of matters appertaining to Australian racing. The happy ending to the great • race shows how well Mr Cleland was advised to make an assault upon the Australian turf with Apologue. The victory gained by Apologuo in the Melbourne Cup must be accounted to be one of tlio bost-deservod that is associated with that great race, seeing that he ran Mooltan to a head in the Metropolitan Handicap, and that he was run-ner-up to his stable mate, Poseidon, in the Caulfield Cup. That the Auckland horse was unlucky to lose the last-named : race is an opinion widely entertained, and it is extremely pleasing to find him capturing the last and most important branch of the treble, after his two previous disappointments. Mr Cleland being a bookmaker, the success of his own horse, no doubt, means a good win outside any bets that he may hold about the eon of Phoebus Apollo, for, of course, he would not lay him. There is no reason to believe, however, that Mr Cleland has landed a great amount in bets, for, until the running of the Metropolitan, there was no groat inducement to back him, and then he immediately j umped into the position of favourite, wliich ho held throughout,.eventually starting at a very short price. As before remarked, Apologuo was bred at Sylvia Park by Messrs L. ID. and N. A. Nathan, and at the disposal sale at the Otahuhu estate, in December, 1903, ho was bought as a yearling, by Mr Max. Friedlander at £25 guineas. In the following June, Apoiogn© was resubmitted to auction, but, though he carried a promising appearam tho bidding for hie possession only - .ut, to 255 guineas. In tho spring of his three-year-old career. Apologue was once again found in front of the auctioneer, a disagreement between partners (of whom Mr Cleland was one) having brought about friction, the upshot of which was tho sale ring for the horse. When Apologuo stood before .Mr,Henry Nolan for the third time, tho auctioneer was quickly apprised of the fact that there, was to be a spirited competition 1 for the bay colt, and when he closed his hands for the disposal, of the .horse it was 1000 guineas that was on the slate, with Mr Cleland as the buyer. There was such a real display of grit about the purchase of Apologue, by Mr Cleland on that occasion that it might be said everyone has wished him well with tho horse since. Erom all accounts. Apologue has furnished into a very striking specimen of the thoroughbred, and it will be no great surprise to learn that Mr Cleland has ©old him at a big figure. , / /

The attention of owner? and trainers is directed bo ah alteration of the date of closing of nominations for the Ash-hurst-Pohangiha Hank Racing Club’s , annual meeting. Nominations, also 1 pay: ment tor the Guineas, will, close on ;-De r cember sth, the date of the second day of the Woodville meeting,. Tlie distance of the Telegraph _ Hack Handicap "at the Woodville District Jockev Club’s ..meeting, to ba held on December 4th and sth, has been altered from six to • five furlongs. Owners and trainers should . bear ,in mind that- nominations- for' all handicap events close on Friday, 15th inst-, at 7.30 p.m. with Mr J. Gothard (secretary). The time put up by Apologue in the Melbourne Cup (3min 27sec) was a record for the race. The previous best was 3min 27isec by Blue Spec tin 1305. The Victorian Racing Club’s spring meeting will be. concluded this , after: noon.- The events to come up for decision are the Spring Handicap, one mile and a quarter; Fleinington Stakes, for two-vear-olds, five furlongs; ; V.R.C. Handicap', one mile and three-quarters; C. B. Fisher Plate, one mile and a half; Victoria Steeplechase, about three miles; and Final' Handicap, one mile and a quarter. ■ The following are the acceptances for the Williamstown Cup, of 1000 sovs, one mile and three furlongs, to be run on Monday next: —Apologue 9.13, Melodrama 9.3 True Scott 9.1, Proceeder 8.13, Red Streak 8.11, Ellis 8.7, Yablm Gahba, 8.5, Tulkeroo, 8.5, Mira 8.2, Knox 8, Mazann 7.11, Thackeray 7.10, Eft 7.9, Dynamite 7.9, Kycadgerie 7.7, Rhubarb 7.7, Charmant 7.3, Delaware 7.3, Binnia 7.3, Bon Grafton 7.3, Moani 7.1, Torpedi 7, Lady Diffidence 7, Carl Dour 6.13, Monody 6.13, Dalriada 0.12, Orline 6,12, jMedaglia 6.10, Socialist 6.7, Saraband 6.7, Eight Royal 6.7, Meg Miller 6.7, Fidelis 6.7.‘ While working on the Levin track on Tuesday morning, Tauhera fell and broke his shoulder and had to ho destroyed. For the Conqueror gelding an offer of 350 guineas was refused at the Horowhenua meeting. The horse was owned by Mr Potts, junr. Garment, who was riding Tauhera when he fell, sustained a slight concussion of the Mr H. Piper has been appointed starter to the Pahiatua Racing Club. After witnessing three days, racing at Eiecarton and attending the yearling sales, Mr T. H. Lowry returned from Christchurch yesterday and went straight on to Auckland, where he will witness his horses racing this afternoon.

WAIKANAE HACK EACING ■ CLUB. The programme o£ the annual meeting of the Waikanae Hock Eacing Club, to\bo heljl on New Tear's Day, appears in 'this issue. The sum of 35 sots will be distributed in seven ovonte. The principal race is the Dominion Handicap, of 2a sovs, one mile. Nominations for all handicap events close on December 7th, at 8 p.m., with Sir Jas A. Muir (secretary), Waikanae. WAVERLET-WAXTOTABA MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. Morton Memorial Race, of 60 sovs; seven furlongs (entries}. Aqnaxonga, Lady Ilia, Hydraulic, Waione, Muskerado, Billow, ilvthe. Timbrel, Mies Kit, Dr Shimrose, Xavier, Easlmere, Love Star, Eeumac, To Kuiti, Advantage, Kilmarnock, Musketry (geld.). Flying Handicap, of 60 sovs,. sir furlongs.—Climax 9. Kareroa, B.S. I'ulruinator 8.5, Somali 8.3, King's Birthday 8.1, Zoraida 8.1, Catapult 8, Door Dolly 7.13, Inaha 7.11, Tambour Major 7.11, Explode 7.10, -Tauakaka 7.7.

Handicap Hurdles, of GO sovs; one mile and a half.—Showman 10.10, Immolation 10.6, Inglewood.- 10.0, Mooshen 9.7, Janella 9.6, Lorida 9.5, Cassiopea 9.3,. Mongolia. 9. Wavorloy-Waitotara Cup,of 105 sovs; one mile and a. quarter.—llmimnana 9, Fulmmctor 8.1, I’htando 7.13. White Star 7.J3. Daisy Paul. 7,n4, Lingerer 7.9; San San 7.3. Wilson Stakes, of 60 sovs: four, furlongs.—Catapult. Dusky Morn, Aquarongi, Tawhera, Inaha. Tarina, Little Mary, Golden Dream." The, Boyne, Marcre,- Sedgmoor, Lent, Nukitihi; Ella,, Advantage, Taupe, Concinella, Flying Wind. Weight, Bst. up. . Prince of Wales Handicap, of 60 eovs;

©even furlongs.—Kareron 8.7, White .Star 5.2, King's Birthday 8, jLoroida 8, Dear Dolly 7.11, Tambour Major 7.10, Lantern 7.5, Billow 7.6, Waione 7.6, Muskeradp Momohaki Stakes, of 60 sovs; one mile and a distance.—Hurimoana 9, Fulminator 8.1, UlilaUdo 7.13, Daisy Paul 7.12, Fielicrmnid 7.9, Lingerer 7.9, Lantern 7.3, Somali 6.13. ■ • Jackson Memorial Stakes, of 60 ©ore; four furlongs.—Dusky Morn, Tawliera, Torino, Marere, ‘ Golden Dream, The Boyn©, Am a mao, Sedgmoor, Lout, Little Mary, Supplement. Kareroa, Taupo, ConcineUa, Flying Wind. Weight, 9st up.

PAHIATUA RACING CLUB. 4> __ A meeting of the stewards of th© flub was held on the sth inst. Present—The President (Mr J. Breeds), Messrs W. W. McCardlo, E. B. Haro, H. J. Eumos, If. McSherry, V. J. Proescr, K. C. Mxm.ro, E. Sullivan, J. MoCardle, W. Yule, K. J. McLennan, and £>. V. EodMr Henrys, the liandicapper, wrote suggesting the advisability of re-handi-capping winning horses at the meeting should the circumstances warrant it.— Mr J. McCardlo moved and Mr Mo Sherry seconded: That the present conditions remain.—-Carried. . A number of applications ■ were received for the'position' of starter.—On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Prosser; Mr Piper wo© appointed starter for the forthcoming, meeting. Mr J. McCardle moved and Mr Hare seconded: That the six furlongs poet bo placed in its old position.—Carried. Mosers McLennan, Hare, McSherry, Husband, and the secretary were appointed an advertising committee. .