TURF TOPICS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume 1, Issue 13, 20 February 1914, Page 8

TURF TOPICS.

*' Lest they forget.'' Acceptances for the Wanganui J.C. meeting, and a subscription for the Jackson Stakes, 1 fall clue this evening. The Seventeenth Caulfield FuturityStakes will be decided at Caulfield tomorrow. The Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting, which promises to be by far the most successful ever held *at Wingatui, will be brought to a conclusion to-morrow. I The Christehurch : horseman, B. A. Jardon, left for Auckland last evening to ride Grampian and other horses at the Otahuhu meeting. Three of R. O'Donnell's team in Bon Ton, Sauci and Moulu left Dunedin for Christchurch to-day, and will be shipped to Wanganui to-morrow evening. Brocade, Who claims no engagements at Wanganui, remains in Dunedin for the third day's racing. A rise of seventeen pounds in the weights completely settled Daylight Bill's chance in the hurdle race at Wingatui yesterday. Still it was no disgrace for a novice to succumb', and the experience is sure to stand Shim in good stead. '"■ j Yesterday the. trotter Selected left by the Moeraki for Sydney in charge of Mr J. Brittan. A yearling trotter also left by the same vessel for Sydney. The North Island gelding Silver Monarch was well supported for the. Lihdori Hurdles at Wingatui yesterday,' but he failed to run up to the private reputation he established at Trenthami j The Ashburton sportsman, Mr J. Rj j Harts, representatives Chudic and Svea-; borg, have shown remarkably consistent form so far at the Dunedin Jockey; | Club's meeting. Their achievements at! present consist of one first and-three: seconds. '"''•"' All colonial coursing enthusiasts will-sympathise-with Mr Oscar Asche in the defeat of his dog Once Australia in the, second round of the Waterloo Cup. His' representative was purchased during his' recent Australian theatrical season, and; showed promising form before leaving for England. The Waterloo Cup is the ; most important event connected with/ English coursing, and last year was ; secured by. Mr S. 'Hill-Woods' dog Hung Well. Two years ago it went to Mr J. W. Fullerton'-s Time Tide/ Once: Australia out in the second round of this year's contest. Under the circumstances the Australian dog's defeat "by such a good one would probably be"anticipated for though he has a lot of pace his experience is "not to be compared with that of his victor. ' Racing will be in at Dunedin, South Auckland,.and Tologa 8ay.... .. j ; . \, % •--, Further evidence of the-perfect state of the going at Wingatui was afforded yesterday when two fresh course records were established. By getting to the Memorial Plate in 1.28 1-5 Sister Radius clipped 4-ssec off the previous best, and Altcar'ptft up a new six furlongs of 1.15 in the Domain Handicap. Settler, who • has gained an unenviable reputation as one of the most headstrong horses now racing iu the North Island; threw his rider twice before the start of the Autumn Handicap at Woodville- yesterday. On l account of his erratic displays the gelding was allowed to be withdrawn. The leg trouble that prevented Flora Macdonald froni racing at Riccarton evidently returned after.her success in the Dunedin Cup, and she was unable to fulfil further engagements. Sunbeam also was lame after racing so prominently in the Stewards Welter. Re-handicaps for the Wanganui Cup are to be declared on the 21st nist. In view of Thrax's victories at Riecar;ton and Wingatui subsequent to Mr Mone declaring his handicaps, it will be interesting to see what extra weight the Martian gelding-will be called on to carry, . The North Island horseman, Hector Gray, put up a fine achievement at Wingatui the Domain, City, and Suburban Handicaps, the last three ; events of the day's card. On each occasion his mount was either first or second favourite. ,Twq hprses'who raced with success in New Zealand in Broadsword 9.11 and Royal Scotch 9.1, may take part in the Caulfield Futurity Stakes at Caulfield to-morrow, but the recent form of both does not give much promise, of victory. ; There is a probability of Sister! •Radius, who won the Hazlett Memorial iPlate yesterday, being sent to Australia to compete in some of the Autumn events. If this proposal is carried out she will be mated with one of the crack Australian sires before returning.