THE TURF.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7141, 31 May 1910, Page 9

THE TURF.

RACING FIXTURES Oaneitln .I.C.—.lane S and 4. OUki Maori.—Ume> 3 and 4. South Wairarapa Trotting Cltlb.—Juno 3. AucUluml lt.C.-Juue 3,4, and 8. H.iw'.-.u'ii Bay J.C.—Juno 15 iind 16. N'uptiT Park R.C.—June 22 and 23. i'-U.U. Grand National Hurdles.— July 2. V.11.i;. CI rand National Steeplechase.—July 9:ii»t><iriu> K.C.—July 7 and 8. Wellington IS.C.-July 16, 20. and 23. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. "Waecr:''-The demonstrations you refer to cortainly took place on the courses mentioned, a more pronounced instance hem',' at Awanuni. The owner referred to depended lamely on a stallion whose stock were notoriously unreliable, v.-liicu ai a iircat measure accounted for the apparent reversals of form. NOTES AND COMMENTS (By "The Jaidge.") Sir Frisco is comins on nicely under• F. .1. Cnrmout's guidance at Levm. and .sirs Moore's horse is expected to (five a stood account of himself at the Otaki .Maori meeting. Excellent acceptances have been received for the winter meeting of the Otaki Maori Racing Club, to be held on Friday and baturday next. Good fields will be competing, and provided the weather keeps fine the hxturo should rank as one of the best yet held by this progressive club. Levin and its immediate' vicinity will he stromjly represented in events at the approach >ng Otaki Club's meeting, and the owners of the various horseß intend to do their utmost to prevent any of the stako money leaving the district. T. F. Quinlivan, private trainer for Jfr E. J. Watt, left W.anganui for Auckland Tcsterdav, takins with him Wimmera. who claims nil engagement in the Grand National Hurdle Kaec. Wim:uora and Audax have been well supported in doubles for the bis Auckland fixtures, and on paper it looks as though tho Ifawkc's Bav representatives should havo a big say in these events. At the same time the rUlcrslic course is not too easy to nogotiate. as many an over sanguine owner ha 3 learned to his cost. It Is reported that Mr W. K. Hidwill. at a meeting of tho stewards of the Wairarapa ISaring Club held recently, stated that tho Wellington Kacing Club did not issue lunch tickets'to tho press on the occasion of their mootincs. This statement, if it was really made, is entirely contrary to fact, and tho Wairarapa sportsman must- have been misinformed as to the treatment meted out to the hard-working pressmen during the club's reunions. . The Wellington Kacmg Club has for years past been noted for its hospitality extended to the members of tho fourth estate, and an invitation is extended to Jfr Bidwill to visit the press-room at tho next meeting at Trentham with a view to seelug for himself how the reporters are treated.. Refreshments are In the press room all .day. and lunch tickets are ißSucd to each reporter. It is to be-regretted that -other racingvcluba, notably, l iu the" South Island, do uot'-take.a lessort from tho Wellington Kacitig' Olub and extend a little more courtesk of the kind to the pressmen, to whose efforts -not a-little of the popularity of the meetings' are due. The unbeaten -two-year-old' Ashby, who has been off the scene since he mot with an accident'in December, is now; In work again at Ellorslio. : .,. . \ ■ /. * ."':,. Tho "English.crack. Bayardo, opened his four-year-old. careor at; Newmarket last month, when he. won tho Biennial Stakes. This marked Dayardo'a twelfth > successive victory, and liis record when the mail left was 19 wins out of 21 starts. Kremlin did well at Takapuna considering that he had done practically no work at all, but his running does''not saymuch for those who finished behind him. Of tho 12 starters in the Hauturu Hurdles at Takapuna. 10 claim au engagement iu the Great Northern Hurdle Race on Friday. Oruutl. the winner, is one of the exceptions, and Luscombe, who came to grief, tho other. Prophet is about tho best-conditioned horse at Ellerslie. and should the fall he suffered at Takapuna have no effect on him. "a northern writer thinks he will ho hard ,to beat on Friday. The newly-formed Palmerston Trotting Club Is arranging with tho Manawatn A. and P. Association to hold its meetings on the show grounds. It is expected that a half-mile traok 30ft wide will be made in front of tho big grandstand, taking in the whole of the Bhow ring and part ofvthe machinery grounds. . A HANDICAPPING EECOED • The South Wairarapa Trotting Club promises to provide sorno excellent sport at Groytown on Friday next. The club's haudicapper, Mr Pollock, has established sorne- / thing of a record in connection with his handicapping for the meeting. The handicappor was furnished by tho secretary, Mr W. Armstrong, with a list of 40 horses, nominated from nil over the Dominion. Of these only thrco have failed to continue their .engagements, and 37 will be competing at the gathering. Mr Pollock should be well pleased with so nearly securing a possible. ' NOTES EKOM ELLEESLIE FEES 3 ASSOCIATION. AUCKLAND, May 30. There was no work of importance on the tracks at Ellerslio this morning, all the horses being, confined to , useful pacing. Colds are prevalent, and a large number of horses are coughing. Bourrasque and Fliugot were both very bad, and returned home yesterday. Lady Patricia is reported to have gone amiss. SOUTH AUSTEALIAN RACING ■ FIGHTING OUT THE CITY HANDICAP. 3y Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. ADELAIDE, May 30. At the South Australian J. C. Birthday meeting, the City Handicap provided a great finish. Tiercel heating Slippery by half a head. Malmsey being third, a noao behind Slippery. Sixteen started. Time, Imin 30soc. AUCKLAND SCEATCHINGS PEES 3 ASSOCIATION. AUCKLAND. May 30. Lady Patricia was scratched for the Great Northern Hurdle Bace at 11.55 aim. to-day. Bourrasque and Flingot have been scratched for all engagements at the A.K.Ci winter meeting. ACCEPTANCES FOE OTAKI MEETING Tho following acceptances and entries havo boon received iu connection with the Otaki Maori Racing Club's winter meeting to be held at Levin on June 3rd and 4th:FLTINO HACK HANDICAP, six uirlonga.—Golden Loop 9.2. Ascalon 8.11, Repeat 8, Eongomai 7.7, Leolanter 7.7, Cclo.iv 7.2, Sea-wind 6.12. Kimmerian 6.1?.,e Katipo 6.7, Fighting Maid 6.7. Bow- Bells 7.9, Royal Marino 7.13. HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, one mile and a half.—Pikopo 11.4, Nightmare 10.4, Glen 10.1, Mahuta, 10, Himatangi 9.4, Gaelic 9.2, Lothair 9. Beelino 9. Eoaegrave 9. Aro Light 9. RAUKAWA CUP. one milo and a quarter.—Sir Tristram 8.13, Clomora, 8.7, Mr Antrim 8.5, California 8.3, Kopu 7.12. Parable 7.9. Amhrosian 7.7, Uhland 7.2. Research 7, Marathon 6.7. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP, one mile.— Ambrosian 9, Teotane 8.11. Amato 8.9, Shining Star 8-1. Skyo 7.13, Repeat 7.13, Tarn Glen 7.13, Idealism 7.13, Plantation 7.5. St. Lumsdon 7. MUw Peaty 7. Morriwing 6.7. EANOIUEU HANDICAP, si* furlongs.— St. Bill 8.11, Sir Frisco 8.8, Herrnla 8.6, Gipsy Belle 3.3, Mon A_ 8. Parula 7.10, Iney 7.3. Aboriginal 7.2, Laco Collar 6.12, To Roti 6.10, Thetis 6.10. Aimwcll 6.7, Morec 6.7, Royal Marino 6.7. BIRTHDAY AVELTER HACK HANDICAP, seven furlimgs.—Teotano 9.13, I.eolantcr 9. First Consul 9. Envoy 8.12, T.aius 3.12. Plantation 8.10, Pumoana 8.10. Royal Maid 8.10, Niwaru 8.10. Miss Peaty 8.10,

Howiar 3.7. Serenity 3.7. Gold Battery 8.7, aakanui 8.7. Entries. MAIDEN FLAT RACK.-Sunrose. Mediterranean, The Native. Waipuhi, Beacon, Ukraine, Torpoint, Kangiuru. Bourbon. Epsom Down.". Mcrozc, Vesuvius, The liovjr, Merrie Time, liercnla, .Merry Frank. FINAL HACK SCURRY.—Ahuapai, Sunrose, Gold Battery, The Native, Waipuhi, Keawind. Fill. Torpoint. Kangilirii, Kourboii. En.-nm Down*. Beach, Howler, Silver Fox. 11 froze. Vesuvine The Rover, l'ukitotara. Fighting Maid. Tahi, Mi?s Paul. Mbrrie Time. Bercola. Charge. Merrie Frank. South-east, Uaukura.