THE TURF.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 6491, 10 April 1908, Page 7

THE TURF.

FIXTURES.

SEASON 1903. April 10,11.—rieefton J C. Autumn. April 18. 20.— Wairarapa R. C. Autumn. Aprti lb, -o.—Wellington Pony and Galloway Club 'third meeting* April 18, 20.21.—Auckland R. C. Autumn. April 2u —Beaumont d. 0. Annual. April 20.21.—Rivartou R. C. Easter. April 2J. 21.—Kumara R 0. Autumn. April 20. 21.—0.J.0. Autumn. April 20. 21.—Feilding J. C. Autumn, Ajirii 29. May 2,—Wellington E. G. Autumn. May 6, 7.—Hawke’s Bay J. 0. May 6, 7-—Marlborough R. C. Autumn. May 13,14.—Ashburton County E. C. Autumn. May 23, £>.—.North Otago J. C. Winter. June 3, 4,—Dunedin J. 0. Winter,

NOTES BY "ADVANCE.” '

Sir George Clifford's horses Husbandman, Clanchattan, Sister Anne and i)e AVitte, who competed at the Manawatu 'meeting, returned south last nignt. Sister Anne will probably return m company with Stratagem to compete at tne Feilding Faster meeting. - All doubts as to the genuineness of Dan Patch's recentJy-estabhsned mjie record of 2min llsec were dispelled on the Kichmonu racecourse on March 31st, when he paced a mile in 2min lOsec. Most careful and elaborate preparations were made. . The track was put in its very best order, measured and roped off. and a galloping horse assisted Australia's champion racer. Thi? Melbourne “Argus" repons that the vices of Mr Walter Heath, of Messrs Gaunt and Co., Melbourne, were secured to record each quarter of the mile, and take the time for the entire journey. In addition to Hr Heath, numerous expert timekeepers put their chronometers on Dan Patch, and agreed with Mr Heath’s verdict of 2min lOsec. In one of the working preliminary tests in which Dan Patch was indulged he paced a mil© on the extreme outside of the track in 2min 12seo, covering the last quarter of •the mile in Dan Patch was driven bv L. Robertson, who is retained by the Allendale Stock Farm at Mentone, owned by Tye Brothers. The se©* tipns of the mile paced by Dan Patch were run as follow:—First quarter, 32 seo; second quarter, SOfsec; third quarter, 33sec; fourth and last quarter, sec. Dan Patch and his driver were accorded a great reception when the time was announced. Dan Patch was bred in New Zealand,..and his sire, Rothschild, is also the sire of Sal Tasker and many other brilliant performers on the trotting track; The New Zealand horses Melodeon and Waipuna were among, the unplaced division in the Rosehill Cup, won by Maranui. \

The "Svdney Morning Herald" thus refers to Elevation’s first appearance at Bandwiok on Thursday morning of last week:—The middle grass track was in use, and in good order. Interesting features of the morning were the presence of the New Zealand colt Elevation and an opportunity to witness a gallop by the English horse Bright Steel, who, in company with his imported stable mate Snowy River, rattled over six furlongs in Imin 17sec. early in the morning, when the* dew was heaviest, t Elevation was restricted to pacing work and a moderate spurt. from the three-furlongs post home. _ This_ son of San Francisco- is a perfectly-form-ed chestnut, low of stature, but is powerfully built for his weight, and is exceptionally good about the' quarters.

THE A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

The general, entries for the A.J.C. autumn meeting, which opens at Rand wick on Easter Saturday, came to hand by this week’s mail. Eclair is the only New Zealander engaged in the jumping races. Elevation has been entered for the All-Aged Stakes, one mile, and Cumberland Stakes, two miles, on the third day. Both are Weieht-for-age events. ,un the fourth day his name appears among the entries for the Eons Handicap, one mile and three furlongs, the Place Handicap, one mile and a half, and the A.J.C. Plate, three miles. The last.nafned race is a weieht-for-age event. After payment of first forfeits the following horses remain in the A.J.C. St. Lever, one mile and three-quarters Mr W. E. White's b c Welcome Trist, hf Sir Tristram (imp.)—WelcomoQueenie. ‘ Jlr E. Erasers hr c Black Mark, by Graft on (imp.)—Disgrace. ' , Messrs A. Knox and C. Barlow s br c. King’s Cross, by Grafton (imp.)—Crosefi Hon. A. Wynne’s br e Peru. by Grafton' (imn.) —Silvercoin. • . , « , Hon. A. Wvnne’s br c Sivon, by Grafton (imp.)—Cello. ... —. ' Mr J. McDonald’S ch o Mountain King, by Wallace—Bonnie Rosette. , Mr W. T. Nowlan’s br " Dnfce of Clarence, by Grafton (imp.)-Qneen Agnes. -- Messrs A. M. Rouse and R. D Barrys blk c Receptus, by Regained—Bonnette. Mr C. N. Kidman’s b f Gunshot, by •Light Artillery—Monaina. Mr F. C. Luttrell s b_ c Posture, by Posi'ano (imp.)—Bangle (imp.) , Mr J. H. Dame s br o Sleepy Jack, by Grafton (imp.)—Tarlee.

FEILDTNG EASTER MEETING,

HANDICAPS DECLARED.

rKESB ASSOCIATION. FEXLDING, April 9. The following weights were dedaicd today by Mr J. E. lien rye for the Feildmg Jockey Club’s Easter meeting:— Mangacne Stakes: six furlongs—Lord Soult 9,4 King Billy 8,13, Dusky Morn 8.11, Ballarat 8.9. Moriarty 8.9, Mote* 8 9 Irish Rifle 8.8, Maid of Astolat 8.7, Kitchen Maid 8.5, Gold Thread 8.4, Splendid Idea 7.13, Sister Anne 7.3, Lmlc Mary fl, Datey ’Paul 7, Mies Vera 6.7. Chi/tne 6.7, Tarina 6.7, Vasa 6.7. Kawa Kawa Hurdles, about two miles— Gold Dust 11.4, Capulet 10.13, Claremont 10.11, Pushful 10.9, Kx.larncy 9.11, Prospector 9.9, Aorangi 9, Oryx 9. Taonui Hack Hurdles, one mile and three-quarters —ShownAm 12.6, Immolation 11.9, Royal Blue 10.18, The Stake 10 12 Aorangi 10.11, Reservoir 10.5, Catapnlt lO Momt Cook 9.13, Repulse 9.13, ■Commander 9.8, The Leader 9.6 Defeat 9.3, Akurongo 9, Algma 9, Netberby 9. Redding Gup, one mile and a halt— Wnitapu 9.2, Tangimoana 8.12,. Mahute 8.9, The Lark 8.8, Moloch B.b, King Bi ly 8.5, Bourrasque 8.2, Ga&eley 7.13, liis Rand 7.l3,~Loiret 7.12, EUcrton 7.11. Sti'.itagem 7-7. Chatterer 7.7, Hire 7.2, Moscow 6.11. Belarto 6.10, Flamen 6.10, Mal’et 6.7, Somali 6.7. T Onepubi Hack Welter, one mile-ikon 10.4, Rangihaeta 9.9, Mahoe 9.9, Peregrine 9.8, Mallet 9.3 Flingot .9.2, The Dane 8.9, Tangarda 8.3, Specipra. 8.2. Scenery 8.. Motnkawa 7.11, Maidi 7.11, ‘'Welter, seven furlrage— Irish Rifle 10.9, Chatterer 9.6, Tnpqno 8.13, Ecndrook 8.9, Moseow 8.9, Daisy Paul 8.7, Climax 8.6, Probability 8.5, W*dkaraka 8.5, Little Mary 8.4, Immolation 8.5, Miss Vera 7.13. Silver Lead 7.13, Gleam 7.13, King Post <.ll, Tonderghio 7.11, Federation <.ll, Hatley 7-11, Ctogo Hack Handicap, five furlonpsIkon 9.9, Vasa.B.ll, Grrenlcnf SA, Yosami 8.2, Cracmelri 8, Windace 1. 13, Miss Advance 7.12, The. Dunce <•?, *nvestmont 7.9, Advantage <-9. Kai Erin <.3. Mare Mnritai 7.2. Enirland 7.2, Mnlga Bill 7, Gprelle fi.l3. Whetamn. rawl 6.12. Sir Antrim 6.10, Astreoea 6.9, Chase Mab 6.9.

A PONT RACING rKOPOSAL.

FRKBS ABBOCIATIOW. CHRISTCHURCH. Abril 9. . At a meeting of the committee of the Canterbury A. end P. Association a tetter was read from a syndicate asking whether they could lease the association’s grounds for a period of years Iter the purpose of holding pony races. A track costing about .Itioo would be required. Tbe chairman stated that tbe association had £II,OOO worth . Of pro-

perty lying idle, and was paying ovm X2lO in inteicst for a pine* flint win doing nothing. lie was o, opinion tli.u anytliing that oould be none to inenour the income should be tmdcitnhen. Dun cciin's show giound earned revenue, and in America it was the rule for shew f rounds to be us;d for i—crcnl purj-oiee t wan dicided that the matlor should be leferrcd. to the ground and finance committees with power to act. The "Lyttelton Times' strongly opposes the proposal, and says—“ There me some people who enjoy ~ouy racing as much* as they enjoy any other form ol racing, and would like to sen it pop utilised lor its own sake, out surely wo have enougn racing in v-unte.bury, and particularly in the neiglibourhood oi Christchurch without iniorodueiug another variation of sport. During the year we have twenty-live or thiily da.is racing of one sort .'or another within a very small radius of the city, aim we can think of no possible excuse tor adding hve or six days more to the number.

PONT AND GALLOWAY RACING,

The following nominations have been received for tho Wellington Pony and Galloway Club’s Raster Meeting at Miramar FIRST DAY. Junior and Senior 14.2 Handicaps; five furlongs.—Jl as, Resemble, llosena, St. a.i, rt’ee Nannie, Mangiai, Kauhoc, Kellie, Firefly, Silvery O.can, Query, Balgonie. Lady Helene, Lady Zion, Insanity, ormaudalo. : Junior and Senior 14.3 Handicaps; ’ sis furlongs—Weka,. Lonesome, Oileadit. Lady Laptain, Han O'Connell, Prinos Eoy. Miretta, Bellevue, Uplands, St. Hilda, Napoleon Puketotara,. Lady Mason, Galloway Handicap; four. fourlongs— Dorina, Mutineer. Gilcadit, Wee Nannie. Lady Zion, Marquis, Mlrotta, Champagne, Disoiple. St. Hilda, Herculean. Inspire- ■ tiou. Lady Boris. Builders' Handicap, four furlongs—Firefly, Resemble, Lady Helene, Lady Zion. Puketotara. Maid of all Work, We Nannie, Winnie, Insanity. SECOND DAY. Lilliputian Handicap: four furlongs—Resemble, , Lady . Helene, Rosena, Normanuale. Query, Bt. Hilda, Insanity, Balgonic, Artistic. . , ■ Maiden Handicap; four furlongs—Dorina, Champagne, Silvery Ocean, Disciple, Wee Nannie, Napoleon, Dan O Connell, Marquis, Lady Doris, Maid of aU Work, Boilevue, lonesome, , Lady Daphin, Lady Helene, a, Mangiai, Lady Mason, Easter Cup: six furlongs—Firefly, Wcka Mutineer, Mangiai, Oileadit. Herculean Kauboe, Inspiration," Mitetta, t orolijqut) (late Sonoma/ ulsciple, Lady Zion, Halgonio. Lady Dorie. . Tramway Handicap; five furlongs—PiraJy, Insanity, Itoaona, Mangiai, Herculean. Puketotara, Lady Mason., Be Jamation Handicap; six furlongs— Weka,~- Uplands, Dan O'Connell, Pnnoe Roy, Normanuale, Lonesome, Napoloou. Inspiration, Lady Mason, Oileadit. Kara.ua Handicap; four furlongs—Fire fly, Bssomble, Lady Helene, Heroulcau, KaUhoe, Artistic, Maid of all Work. Wee Nannie, Winnie, Lady Zion, Puketotara, Query, ; Telegraph Handicap j four furlongs—Max, Champagne, Mutineer, Bellevue, Disoiple, Balgonic, Lady Zion, Inspiration, Dorina, ji.a, 1 erouique (late Sonoma), Lonesome,' . Hilda’, Wee Nannie, Dan O'Oounoll. Mlretta. '