TURF FIXTURES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XVI, 14 October 1899, Page 674

TURF FIXTURES.

NEW ZEALAND. October 11 and 12 — Otaki Maori R.C. Spring October 14, IS—Auckland Trotting Club Spring October 19. 20—Poverty Bay Turf Club October 19 and 20— Wanganui J.C. Spring October 19 and 20—Poverty Bay Turf Club Spring November 4,9, 11—Auckland Racing Club Spring November 22. 23—Coromandel Racing Club November 22 and 24 — Wellington R.C. Spring November 23 and 25—Dunedin J.C. Summer December 2 and 6 —Takapuna J.C. Spring November 25, 29—Otahuhu Trotting Club Spring December 26, 28, and January 1, 2—Auckland Racing Club Summer December 26 and 27 —Thames J.C. Annual January 1 and 2—Hawke’s Bay J.C. Summer January 10 and 11—Woodville District J.C. Summer January 29, 31, February 3 — Takapuna J.C. Summer February 17, 21, 24 — Otahuhu Trotting Club Summer March 10—South Auckland Racing Club April 16, 17, 21—Auckland Racing Club Autumn May 24 and 26—Takapuna J. C. Winter June 9, 11—Auckland Racing Club Winter DATES OF COMING EVENTS. NEW ZEALAND. October 19—Wanganui Derby November 4—Auckland Guineas November 7—New Zealand Cup November 9—Canterbury Derby November 11—Canterbury Cup December 26—Auckland Cup January I—Great Northern Derby AUSTRALIA. October 14—Caulfield Guineas October 21—Caulfield Cup November 4—V.R.C. Derby November 7 —Melbourne Cup © © © NOTES BY MONITOR.

Among the illustrations appearing to-day is a capital portrait of that good colt Seahorse, by Nelson—Moonga. As a two-year-old Major George’s colt won three races, but was scarcely equal to the speedy Miss Delava 1. His admirers, however, were of opinion that he would greatly improve as a three-year-old, and this has been borne out by results, his two wins at the Hawke's Bay meeting being most meritorious. So well indeed did the chestnut perforin that he was immediately strongly supported for the New Zealand Cup, for which race he now stands at the head of the betting quotations. Major George purchased his dam Moonga at the sale of the Lederberg stud. She is by Goldsborough from Kernel, a mare by Angler from Cocoanut (the dam of Navigator and the mighty Trident) and the result of mating her with the son of King Cole seems to have been a very happy one. To-day (Wednesday) will be run one of the big handicaps of the English turf, this being- the Czarewitch. In this are listed to compete several Australian horses, but according to recent betting the one whose chances are most highly esteemed is “ Mr Jersey’s” Merman.

Business on the New Zealand Cup has shown considerable alteration during the week. The hero of the Hawke’s Bay meeting, Seahorse, heads the list of quotations, his price-now being 7 to 1 against, while Sir Lancelot runs him a close second at a point longer. Other quotations are as fol-lows:--10 to 1 Explosion and Douglas; 12 to 1 Jupiter and Miss Delaval ; 14 to 1 Battleaxe : 16 to 1 -Cast ashore and Uhlan ; 20 to 1 Double Event and Bush Rose.

It is reported that the racehorse Castashore is sore. If this is true the son of Castor will have to be eased in his work, which will not improve his chance in the New Zealand Cup. He has done such an immense amount of work during the last two seasons that it is small wonder that it is beginning to tell its tale. Seahorse, by his win in the Hawke’s Bay Guineas, has incurred a penalty <>f 71b for the New Zealand Cup, despite which additional impost the son of Nelson now ranks as first favourite for the big rare. The Imperial Stakes was run for last Friday at Kempton Park, England. This is a six furlong race for two-year-olds, and is of the value of 3000 sovereigns. It fell to Mr R. A. Brice's bay colt Forfarshire, by Royal Hampton—Saint Elizabeth, second position being filled bv Lord W. Beresford’s J>rr»•••.rat, while Mr H. Chap-

lin’s bay filly Merry Gal, a daughter of Galopin and Mary Seaton, was third.

Messrs W. H. Herries, M.H.R., and E. W. Alison have been declared elected ojj the Metropolitan Committee as representatives of the country clubs. The following weights have been declared for the Stewards' Handicap of 400sovs, six furlongs, rim at the C.J.C. Spring meeting:—Boreas 10.3, Daunt 9.10, Blazer, 9.10, Dundas 8.10, Double Event 8.0, Oingo 8.0, Chasseur 8.8, Jupiter 8.8, Dauntless 8.7, Djiu-Djin 8.3, Glenogle 8.4, Goldspur 8.3, Advance 8.2, Okoari 8.0, Cherrystone 7.13, Bed Lancer 7.13, Miss Delaval 7.13, Rochester 7.12, Hosella 7.12, Vanilla 7.11, Ngaparu 7.9, The Spinner 7.9, Suzannah 7.9, Brisa 7.8, Ben Varley 7.8, Benzoin 7.8, Labourer 7.8, Ideal 7.8, Malatua 7.7, Paladin 7.0, The Orphan 7.3, Hermosa 0.12, Abercrombie 6.9, Nantes 6.9, Gladys 11. 6.9, Phryne 6.9, St, Mark 6.8, Grandshot 6.7, Rougemont 6.7, Corusa 6.7, Lady Helen 6.7. Mr W. 11. Wilson’s brown colt Scorn, by Bill of Portland—Tea Hose, now occupies the position as first favourite for the V.R.C. Derby, for which race Cranberry has receded, owing to a defeat in a gallop by Promontory. Mr Wilson's colt has also been strongly supported for the Caulfield Cup, a very heavy commission having been worked in his favour.

Jupiter still keeps in a winning vein, as he accounted for the Mosgiel Handicap at the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting with the respectable impost of 8.11 in the saddle. As Jupiter is engaged in the New Zealand Cup, in which race he is only asked to carry 6.7, he will be a very hard horse to beat.

I hear privately that Mr Stead lias a dangerous candidate for the New Zealand Cup in Skobeloft'. The son of Stepniak is reported to be answering the questions asked him in a most satisfactory manner, and I expect to see him at a much shorter price on the day of the race than he is quoted at present.

A horse figuring in the list of candidates for the New Zealand Cup for whose chance I have a great fancy is Sir Launcelot. His showing at Hawke’s Hay was eminently satisfactory to his supporters, and as he is a grand specimen of a thoroughbred, and well forward in his work, he is bound to make a bold bid for the big race at Ricca rton.

Yesterday was run at Newmarket, in England, the Champion Stakes, over a mile and a-quarter. In this were engaged the invincible Flying Fox and Mr Rose's champion, Cyllene. Up to the time of going to press there was no account of the race to hand, but by latest reports it promised to be a great struggle between the two cracks at weight-for-age. Personally, I incline to the chances of the three-vear-old.

Air J. Roulston had a stroke of illluck during the week, as he lost his brood mare. Miss Leger. by St. Leger —Winnie, and also her colt foal by Hotchkiss. This is very unfortunate for the Pukekohe sportsman, as the youngster is almost bound to have proved a galloper. 'l'lie Hon. J. D. Ormond's two-year-old Chestnut colt, Renown, who acted as runner-up to Beddington in the .Welcome Stakes, on the first day. of the Hawke’s Bay gathering, and showed the way home to the field in the Nursery Handicap on the concluding day, is said to be a very compact a id well developed youngster, and very forward, and is sure to be heard of again later on.

Nor’-West is being taken up again, and is now being restricted to light tasks at Ellerslie. The son of IjotTW ester looks a lot fresher after bis short retirement.

An accident- happened to Mr Marshall's hurdle horse. Cannongate, recently. it appeal's he was out at one of the meets of the Pakuranga Hounds, when he ran foul of a stiff stone wall, thereby causing a nasty cut on ‘ills foreleg. This will necessitate Cannon's son being rested for a time.

The Hon. J. I). Ormond evidently carries on racing and breeding the thoroughbred on a very extensive scale at bis station in the Hawke’s Bay district. At present he has no

less than twenty-two horses in training, amongst them being Sir Launcelot and Renown, who both scored at the recent meeting; while Daunt and several other speedy customers also occupy boxes at Karamu. There are fifty-two brood mares and three stallions, while he has twenty-four yearlings and a whole batch of foals.

Word comes from Dunedin to the effect that lilack and Red changed hands recently for the moderate sum of £4O. At this price the nuggety son of Maxim and Aqualate must be held a bargain. His breeding is good and I fancy there is another race or two concealed about him if properly placed.

Nestor is a regular attendant at Ellerslie every day. He is being given long steady pacing and looks in very good trim for this time of the season. I notice his name figures in the Auckland Cup list and other events at the A.R.C. Summer Meeting. At Wanganui recently a mare called Richmond Gem died, and on an examination being made she was found to be completely perforated inside with bots. Her heart was the only part apparently not attacked, as it was found to be perfectly clean. It appears that the disqualified mare Ethel, alias Cupid, has come to light again. She is now being hacked about the streets of Wellington. During the whole time the “ringing-in"’ trial was before the Court the mare could not be traced, although strenuous efforts were made to find her. Since then, however, it transpires she was running out in a paddock near Wellington.

Milo, by Regal—Jessie, has always shown a villainous temper when facing the barricade, his exhibition at Avondale being a particularly bad one in this respect. With a view to curing him of this pernicious habit his owner has broken the half brother to Rex into harness. '•

Air 11. C, White is sending to England. to race. Spark, by Antaeus ; a two-year-old gelding and a two-year-old filly. The gelding is a fine fellow out of a mare by Moorthorpe Mirza, the grauddam of Georgic ; the filly is by Yardley (imp.) out of Industry’s sister. Pea'rlshell, therefore she takes back to England a double cross of Musket.

The betting market in Melbourne on the Caulfield Cup is reported to be very quiet considering the event is not very far off. The following are the quotations : 7 to i against Mora ; 8 to 1 Scorn ; 16 to 1 Kobold ; 16 to 1 Dewey : 16 to 1 Egypt ; 20 to 1 Lochaber and Dirk Hammerhand. In 1876 Robinson Crusoe, who had just won the A.J.C. Derby, was sent to Victoria in the City of Melbourne. This steamer encountered a terrific gale and the horse, which was then known as the Chrysolite colt, and Redwood were the only two out of eleven racehorses saved. Now history repeats itself, as his grandson Chesney while on the passage to England, has been wrecked in the Thermopylae.

Miss Delaval was sent on to Christchurch last week in the care of H. Franks, who will look after her preparation at Riccarton for the Cup meeting.

Messrs Nathan evidently possess a more than useful colt in Beddington. It will be remembered that the halfbrother to Miss Rose finished very stoutly in the Avondale Stakes, and now at Hawke’s Bay was successful in the Welcome Stakes, defeating a much thought of candidate in Renown.

The Pakuranga Hunt Club brought their season to a close on Saturday with what was termed a Point to Point Steeplechase, although the course was flagged. Air Walker on Donnell won by six lengths from Miss Gorrie on Jimmy, the latter horsewoman riding splendidly. Air Tonks on Nap was just alongside, while Aliss Stribley on Awatuna was a bare ten lengths away. The prizes therefore were taken by Aliss Gorrie and Air Walker. The rumour that Messrs Nathan's colt Explosion had gone amiss Was evidently unfounded as he figured nmOng the list Of acceptors for the Park Stakes which.was run at Napier yesterday. It ■is evident, therefore, that the' scare which the backers of

the son of Cuirassier for the New Zealand Cup received was not warranted. Auckland bred horses appear to have a mortgage on the Hawke’s Bay Guineas, as they have been successful in this race on no less than fourteen occasions. Major George has taken the race prior to his win with Seahorse, for it will be remembered that the Wapiti stud provided the winner in Pegasus in 1893. At the Kempton Park Meeting (England) Mr J. E. Platt’s brown colt Ercildonne, by Kendal —Maid Alarion, won the Duke of York Stakes of 1760 sovereigns, which event is run over a mile course. Mount Prospect and Winsome Charteris filled the other places. *

rhe mare Mora, who has been supported heavily for the Caulfield Cup, is reported to be an unlikely starter.

The brood mare Antelope, by Apremont—Aliss Kate, has been purchased from Air E. Abbott by Mr Scott, of Napier, and was shipped to her new home in the s.s. Waihora, which left port yesterday. This fine mare shows signs of her visit to St. Leger, and i s expected to foal early next month. ® © ® THE HAWKE'S BAY MEETING. The spring meeting of the Hawke’s -Ba t \ Jockey Club, which was run last week, failed to draw big fields for any of the events; but notwithstanding this the financial results must be deemed satisfactory, as the sum of ±’10,424 was put through the totalisator, which is £2OO more than the same meeting last year. The chief event on the opening day was the Hawke's Bay Guineas, for which a field of seven were stripped. Seahorse and Miss Delaval were the most fancied by the general public, and that they had summed up the position correctly’ was proved by the fact of the two Aucklanders fighting out a desperate finish, which terminated in a neck win for Alajor George’s colt. Curiously enough the time for the race, Imin 43)sec, exactly equalled that recorded by' Multiform two years ago, and is the fastest for the course. The Welcome Stakes, run on the same day, was looked upon as a good thing for Renown, a son of Dreadnought and Lyrebird, but many' Aucklanders pinned their faith to Beddington on the strength of his good run in the Avondale Stakes. This was the correct solution of the problem, as in a fast run race the son of Seaton Delaval defeated the favourite by a length. Sir Launcelot with 8.11 in the saddle registered a good performance in the October Handicap, in which he led from start to finish, and ran home the easiest of winners three lengths ahead of Castashore. There were seven runners in the Spring Handicap on the second day', and as Seahorse had incurred a penalty of lOlbs for his Guineas win, his chance was not so highly' esteemed as Tauhei, who had an army of backers. The victory of the Nelson colt was under the circumstances a very meritorious one, as he cut out the mile and a half in the fine time of 2min 36 l-ssec.

Alajor George was not so successful with his second string, Labourer, at the meeting, as in the Flying Handicap he finished second to Advance, and in the Final Handicap occupied a similar position behind Autaia. The stock of Dreadnought were very' successful, winning no less than six events, while Nelson was responsible for two wins; no other sires having more than one. ® ® ® DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. The Dunedin Jockey Club were favoured with fairly good weather for their second day’s racing, which was held at Wingatui on Saturday last. A cold wind was blowing during the afternoon and fields ruled very small, in consequence of which only' £2,628 was put through the totalisator, being £ 1,800 less than last year. Mr J. R. McKenzie’s bay mare Red Banner, by Rubezahl—Red Ensign, was in fine form at the meeting, as she accounted for no less than three races, on the first day winning the Maiden Plate by half a length and the October TVelter by four lengths, while she finished up by annexing the Farewell Handicap by two lengths, so that her owner, must have had a good time. In the Ranfurly Handicap the same gentleman also provided the winner, his chestnut gelding Paladin, by St. George—Nelly, proving too much for a somewhat weak opposition. Tn the Second Hurdle Bace Mr J. R. Sewell's ■>

brown gelding Master Stoekburn, by Master George—Lady Stockburn, practically led from start to finish, running home an easy winner by three lengths. He was subsequently purchased for 40 guineas and will be sent to the Transvaal with the contingent. ® ® ® THE AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. The first trot for the season will be held next Saturday at Potter's Paddock, and as acceptances are numerous the meeting promises to be successful. Mr C. F. Mark, the energetic Ron. secretary, has all the arrangements well in hand, and given fine weather there is a promise of good sport-. The privileges were sold during last week and realised a total of £ 184. The buyers were: Gates, Mr Purcell, £7B ; booths, Mr Donovan, £69 ; cards, Mr Cleave, £37. Hereunder are the acceptances, on perusing which my fancies are : Maiden Trot Handicap, Ebony ; Maiden Pony Handicap, Hinemoa or First Whisper ; Spring Trot, Old Judge ; October Handicap, Certain ; Stewards Trot, Sandfly ; Hurdle Handicap, Hinemoa or New Boy ; Flying Handicap, First Whisper ; Electric Trot, Miss Huon or Waite kauri.

Maiden Trot Handicap, one mile. —Heiress scratch. Lady B. 2s, Victory 2s, Billy Wilson 2s, Netty ss, Heir ss, Rosina 6s, Miss Rue 6s, Ebony 6s, Pilot 6s, Miss Graham 13s, Queenje 15s, K.D. 18s. Popinjay 18s. Maiden Pony Handicap, five furlongs.— Temptation 9.4, Venus 8.10, Hinemoa 8.10. Matakora 8.10, Doily 8.10, Taradale 8.6, Little Jim 8.6, Barmaid 8.6, Tene 8.6, First Whisper 8.4, Marvellous 8.3, Morceau 8.0, Lady Desborough 8.0, Deceiver 7.5, Spreydon 7.2, Brooklet 7.2, Jeannie 6.12. Spring Trot Handicap, one mile and a half.—Cleveland 15s, Patron 16s, Lord Harold 21s, Old Judge 21s, Lady Retford 235, Cob 255, Woodbine 255, Waitekaurl 30s, Hard Case 30s. October Handicap, six furlongs and a half.—Nancy 9.7, Fairy 8.12, Topsail 8.12, Certain 8.8, Lulu 7.12, New Boy 7.10, First Whisper 7.10, Brooklet 7.2, Israelite 6.7. Stewards’ Trot Handicap, one mile and a half. —Duke C. scratch, Alice 13s, Dulce 16s, Old Judge 21s, Woodbine 255, Miss Huon 30s, Sandfly 345, Hollywood 365. Hurdle Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Fairy ILIO, Nellie 11.0, New Boy 10.8, Hinemoa 10.6, Little Tom 9.12, Effie 9.12, Kanaka 9.10, Venus 9.10, Deceiver 9.0.

Flying Handicap, five furlongs.—Nannie 9.8, Topsail 8.13, Fairy 8.10, Certain 8.8, Temptation 8.8, Lulu 7.12, Matakora 7.10, Curacoa 7.10, New Boy 7.10, First Whisper 7.8. Marvellous 7.4, Brooklet 7.0, Spreydon 7.0, Israelite 6.7. Electric Trot Handicap, one mile.— Lusitania scratch. Yum Yum 3s, Cleveland 10s, Patron 10s, Old Judge 14s, Miss Huon 17s, Hard Case 17s, Waitekaurl 20s, Gay Belle 245. ® ® ® STUD NEWS. The following foalings are announced :— Mr Thomas Morrin’s St. Evelyn, by St. Leger—Lady Evelyn, colt to Hotchkiss. Mr Thomas Morrin’s Yattaghan by Nordenfeldt—Yattacy, colt to Castor. Mr Thomas Morrin’s Lady Emily, by Castor—Lady Wellington, chestnut filly to St. Leger.

Mr Thomas Morrin’s Bangle, by Musket—Locket, chestnut eolt to Castor.

Mr Thomas Morrin’s .Armilia, by Castor—Necklace, chestnut colt to St, Leger,

Messrs Booth Bros.’ Jenny, by Nordenfeldt—Victoria, filly to" St. Jack and visits Soult.

Mi- W. Walters’ Helen McGregor, by Captivator—Hannah, filly to Soult. Mr T. B. Bell’s Reproach, by Fitz Hercules—Slander, filly to Hotchkiss.

The Wellington Park stud master so far this season has six colt foals and six fillies. Mr S. C. Caulton announces that the well bred stallion Lord Dunluce, by St. Leger—Lady Antrim, by Nordenfeldt, will stand the season at Glen Orchard, St. Heliers Bay. The terms are £ 2/10 per mare, two or more, same owner, by agreement. Mr D. McNicol lost the Seaton Delayal—Lottie filly foal this week. Mr James Roulston writes me from Pukekohe that his brood mare Miss Leger produced a dead colt foal to Hotchkiss on .Wednesday morning last. The mare, he says, had a very bad time of it in foaling. Word received yesterday says Miss Leger died on Thursday night. Mr Roulston describes the foal as the very best the Winnie tribe have thrown, and be xtrald not have token '£soo for it.