TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue VII, 14 February 1903, Page 431

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

(By Telegraph.—Special to '‘Graphic.”) CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. Besides being cast in iier box, Cruciform caught a cold at Wellington, and she is not likely to be on the active list for a few weeks. Nihilist is still moving sore in his work, and it is probable that he will retire to the stud shortly. 1 hall have an opportunity to make my selections for the Canterbury Jockey Club s Summer Meeting on Tuesday; meanwhile, perhaps you will like to learn something of the doings of the candidates for the principal events. The work done at Biccartou yesterday morning (Friday) was un interesting to the verge of monotony; but Thursday’s operations amply repaid a visit to the course. On Thursday, To-morrow (who is coming on fast) was restricted to Steady exercise, but yesterday she spurted six furlongs, the only gallop done during the morning. On Thursday Canute Chiel, tvho is looking the picture of health, easily defeated Narcissus over a mile, and Somerled had no difficulty in beating Windwhistle over seven furlongs. Treadmill and Golden Vein were restricted to easy tasks, but Calibre and Antigone galloped a mile, finishing together. Lady Lillian, who is looking in rare fettie, covered two rounds at half speed. Muscovite sprinted six furlongs, and Welbeck held Scottish Minstrel quite safe over a mile. Lavalette moved sorely in slow work, but his stable com panion, Pallas, got through steady exercise in fine style. Ayrdale spurted five furlongs, and Sir George Clifford’s untried Bill of Portland two-year-old, Quarryman, proved better than Goldenmcre over five furlongs. Bayonet, a two-year-old half-bro-ther by Musketry to Vogengang, created a favourable impression by the decisive manner in which he settled Clandeboy over four furlongs; and Dundas, who has made a rapid recovery fiom his recent ailment, was quite sound after sprinting five furlongs. Another invalid in Tercelet was out, and did steady work; and the exAucklander Ragabrash spurted in company with the two-year-old Brave Heart. The attempt to train Royal Artillery has been abandoned, and the son of Hotchkiss has been returned to his owner’s stud farm. CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday. Holmes has had an additon to his team — a two-year-old gelding by Euroclydon— Vaultress. Although few foreign horses are engaged at the meeting, the various races have filled well. Some interesting racing should be witnessed. Firebrand went amiss during the week, and will have to be given a rest. The son oT Firecross has very bad feet, which have caused his trainer trouble, and this has caused his retirement. Dundas is again in active commission. He is bowling along freely in tasks allotted him. He will be a competitor at the foithcoming meeting should he continue to go on satisfactorily. Tsaritza put in an appearance on Saturday to fulfil engagements in the forthcoming meeting. She is looking well, and if in her best form should not return w’lhout a winning bracket being placed against her name.

Scottish Minstrel and Sophistic have arrived from Amurl. Roth look well, and will journey South after the Midsummer Meeting to fulfil engagements at Forbury Park, W ingatul. The Pori run filer, Achilles, has not yet put in an appearance, but as he will not run until Saturday he has ample time to ■pare, and will probably arrive in the

course of a day or two. Medallion’s son appears to hold a mortgage on the rich Miaul e Park Plate, for, after King Log's inability to extend him in Wellington, i fail to see what chance anything eise can have. To-morruw has been responsible for a severe preparation, and appears to have come through satisfactorily. Many are loosing forward to this filly making a good struggle, but although 1 expect to see her run a good race, I look forward to Monk s colt having a fairly easy victory. Entries for the Thirteenth Challenge Stakes of the C.J.C. Meeting, 1905, number 81. Messrs Nathan have 14, the Cambria Park 4, bir G. Clifford 5, Mr J. B. Reid 5, Mr T. Morrin 20, Mr G. G. Stead 6, Mr Friedlander 3, lion. G. McLean 3, Mr J. F. Reid 11.

The Musketry—Sequin yearling purchased by D. Brice in Auckland has changed bauds, V. Harris being the new owner. The youngster is quartered at Roden’s, and is stable companion to Calibre and Muscovite.

A Southern paper reminds its readers that Mr J. B. Haggin, the Californian breeder, once made Mr McLean an offer of 500 guineas for St. Clair for one stud season; but the otter was declined. The Hon. George McLean has a fine collection of foals at his Warrington Stud in Otago. Oue of the nicest is a colt by Phoebus Apollo from Enroelydtm's full-sister, Brlsa, and another is a colt by Lord Kosslyu from Mistral. Another sister to Euroclydon, Mist, has a full brother to Vladimir, which strongly resembles the Canterbury Stewards’ Stakes winner. There are two yearlings at the farm, both of which are on the point of being broken in. One is a full-sister to Vladimir, and the other a filly by Lord liosslyn from Misti al. The Midsummer Meeting will be opened on Thursday. The Midsummer Handicap promises to attract a small field, it is unlikely that more than eight horses wlb face the starter. The absentee will probably be Lavalette. All the representatives for this race have arrived with the exception of Ardnaff, General Symons and Clytie, and they have been going satisfactorily in preparations. Judging from the work Lady Lillian and Cannie Chiel ought to fight out the finish.

The following horses should run prominently in other events: —Hornsby Welter Handicap: Somerled and Ayrdale. Billy Stakes: Stepdancer and Barbette. Lyttelton Plate: Gladsome and Delarey. Craven Plate: Pallas and Welbeck. Halswell Welter Handicap: Narcssus and Puawai.

For some time past a large number of workmen have been engaged at the Riceaitou racecourse laying a water service all over the course, and a test of the work was made yesterday with satisfactory results. In the north-western corner of the course in the rear of the plantation a brick building has been erected, in which a seven horse-power Merryweather oil engine and pumping apparatus are fixed. Not far away is a lake which is supplied with water from a race, and the water is pumped from the lake into a huge tank mounted on a high tower. From the tank the water is conveyed in pipes ail round the course. Hydrants are fixed in the pipes at short intervals, and by means of lengths of large hose the whole of the tracks fan be kept well watered with a minimum of trouble. As a result of the work that has been carried out, the racing tracks can be kept iu better order all through the year than has been possible hitherto. The tank, which has a holding capacity of 14,000 gallons, as well as all the pipes, can be pumped full of water in 06 minutes, of which eight minutes are occupied iu filling the pipes. In addition to the new water supply, a large number of other improvements will shortly be put in hand at the course. Chief among these will be the erection of a new grandstand, the present accommodation being insufficient for the requirements of the club. In carrying out the alterations which are proposed, the paddock enclosure will be placed at the north-western end, and the present stand and paddock will he used as the public stand. Other changes will include the shifting of the Inside totalisator, the judge’s box, the removal of the tea-rooms to the plantation, and the laying out of a lake in the paddock. The work will be put in hand immediately, and it.is expected that it will all be completed in time for the November meeting. ® ® ® TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB’S SLUMMER MEETING. NEW PLYMOUTH, Monday. The following acceptances have been received in connection with the above meeting:— Taranaki Cup, one mile and a ba'f.— Battleaxe 8.12, Convoy 8.6. Mars 7.10, Strathavon 8.0 (including 71b penalty). Queen’s Guard 7.2, Tradewiai 7.0, Fakir 7.0. Heroism 6.12, Durable 6.7. First Hurdles. —IVaiweri 11.11. Eclaire 11.7, Rufus 10.11, Miss Dairy 10.3, Light 10 0.

Stewards’ Handicap.—Oingo 9.3, Landlock 8.9, The Needle 8.9, I’erfection 7.11, Despatch 7.11, Float 7.8, Tupara 7.7, Belle Cole 7.7, Tukapa 7.5, Maro 6.10. Flying Handicap.—Okoari 10.2, Landlock 8.12, The Needle 8.12, Despatch 8.0, Good Intent 712, Tukapa 7.6, Full Cry 7.0, Sunfish 6.9. The following handicaps have been declared:— First Hack Flat, five furlongs. Coma 9.2, Impatl 9.0, Sensation 8.3, Kidbrook 7.11, Lady Scull 7.10, Silver Star 7.10, Lurcher 7.9, Heroism 7.9, Picklock 7.9, Siandra 7.4, Rnstlque 7.2, Noneen 7.2, Matuku 7.2, Contingent 7.2, Ngatoro 7.0, Inglewood 6.10, Herangi 6.10, Commonwealth 6.10. Second Hack, one mile.—Rita 9.2. Glencoe 8.12, Coma 8.7, Prisoner 8.4, Tlklrawa 8.3, Waireka 8.1, Picklock 7.8, Sandy < 8, Westerly 7.fT, Ringman 7.6, Blackett 7.6, Silver Star 7.2, Rustlque 6.10, Ngatoro 0.10,

St. Ada 0.10, Black Rcyuard 6.9, Inglewood 6.9. Hack Hurdles, one mile and a half. — Awahuri 11.6, Lady Belle 10.5, Havers 10.5, Plppo 9.10, Liugard 9.3, Mahino »».0, Pakiaka 9.0, Taranaki 9.0, Tabutikaha 9 U. © ® ® EGMONT WEIGHTS. The following weights have been declared for the Egmont races:— Flying Handicap.—Okoari 9.13. Westguard and Oingo 8.13, Landlock 8.8, Melwood 8.3, Rangitata 8.2, I’erfection 7.11, Shrapnell 7.7, Float 7.3, Lavonia 6.11, Ringlet and Governess 6.9, Anchorite 6.8, Sunfish 6.7. First Hack Flat.—Gold Dust 9.3, Coma and Impatl 8.11, Disk 8.5, Sunday 8.4, Lady Soult and Hillflower 8.3, Hukaria 8.0, Waireka, Kidbrook, Sensation and Tikarawa 7.11, Rustique and Black Cat 7.9, Recoil, Siandra, The Lurcher 7.8, Fair Jess and Contingent 7.7, Silver Star 7.5, Picklock, Lady Forest, Rukumoana and Panchely 7.2, Pareora 7.1, Matuku, Black Reynard, Tambourine, Stampede, Kaharikl and* Inglewood 7.0.

First Hurdles.—Waiwera 11.13, Eclair 11.12, Rufus 11.0, Kohonui 10.13, Light 10.9, Miss Drury 10.4, May Day 10.2, Great Scot 9.7, Plajiustpue 9.3, Cairo and Lady Bell 9.0. First Hack Hurdles.—May Day 12.9, Awahuri 11.9, Vidia 11.0, Evermore 10.9, Sunjnos 10.7, Ilawera, The Rioter 10.5, Moturoa, Muralo, and Hillflower 9.9, Nugget and Pippo 9.3, Moleskin 9.7, Flying Shell 9.5, Westerly, Capture 9.4, Moreen, Taranaki, Mahino, Kahariki, Tatutukapo and Lingard 9.0. Egmont Cup. — Halberdier 9.7, Battleaxe 8.4, Convoy 8.12, Okoari 8.5, Motor 8.3, Melwood and The Shannon 8.0, Fleka 7.7, Fakir, Kawhai, and Tradewind 6.13, Hinekoa 6.12, Rita G.lO, Giluoekie, Maro, St. Lyra, Anchorite, Belle Cole, Elusion, and Heroism 6.7. Hawera Welter. — Dexterity 10.0, Despatch 9.13, Reclaimer 9.9, Tradewind 9.5, Hinckoa 9.4, Good Intent 9.0, Rita 8.12, Durable 8.11, Lavonia 8.9, Hard Work 8.8, Governess 8.7, St. Lyra, Lissa, Belle Cole, Van Rags, and Westerly 8.0. Second Hack Flat.—Rita 9.0, Golden Dust 8.12, Glencoe 8.11. Impatl 8.5, Ayres 8.4, Prisoner and Sandy 7.13, Hill Flower 7.12, Asteroid 7.11, Waireka and Hakaria 7.10, Tikorawa 7.9, lirown Bill, Black Cat and St. Ada 7.7, The Lurcher, Ringman jßwstique, and Rose Shoot 7.5, Westerly 7.4, Die Hard 7.3, Maureen, Panskelp, Vacillate and Inglewood, 7.0. © ® (B) TE AROHA JOCKEY CLUB’S MEETING. Mr F. W. Edwards has declared the following weights for events to be run on the opening day of the Te Aroha Jockey Club’s meeting, on the 13th Inst.:— Maiden Handicap, five furlongs and a half.—Mount Zeehap 8.7, Liberator 80, Lfdy Peeress 7.13. Aurega 7.12, Sr. Rowan 7.12, Waimana 7.10, Arena 7.9, Seatonia 7.9, Lady Clare 7.9, Dan McCarthy 7.7, Ding Dong 7,6, Evert 7.6. Cyclone 7.2, Black Watch 7.2. Lady Mannion 7.0, Meteor 7.0, Kotcro G.lO, Miracle 6.10.

Te Aroha Cup, one mile.—Matamataharakeke 8.10, Zuleika 8.8, Grey Seaton 8.6, Maid of Honour 8.0, St. Gordon 7.12, Doctor 7.12, Jack Brown 7.10, Hesper 7.5, Liberator 7.5, Avrega 7.0, Arena 6.12. Repetition 6 1»), Kiijgsman 6.9. Hurdle Race, one mile and a half.—Hip powai 11.0, Waimana 10.7, Bylas 10.7, Guardvan 11. 10.0, Valedictory 10.0, Kingsnan 9.10, Success 9.7, Mocassin 9.7, Putting Bil y 9.7. Hack Race, seven furlongs.—Hi p powai 9.5, Lady Peeress 8.3, Seatonia 7.12, Daa McCarthy 7.8, Ding Dong 7.7. Evert 7.7, Success 7.6, Cyclone 7.6, Mocassin 7.5, I'nfl’-ug Liliy 7.0, Kotero 7.0, Sally Horner 7.0, Nell 7.0, Doris 7.0, Pincushion 7.0. Pony Race, five furlongs.—Repetition 9.0, Bavaria 8.11, Forth 8.5, Ukase 7.13, Talisman 7.10, Lottie 7.8, Wildflower 7.7, Resurgam 7.7. Ngahere 7.5, Sally Horner 6.12, Nell 6.12, Pincushion 6.12, Freda 6.12, Millie 6.12. Domain Handicap, seven furlongs.— Grey Seaton 8.12. Maid of Honour 8.5, Sly Miss 8.3, St. Gordon 8.2, Mount Zeehan 8.1, Jack Brown 8.0, Doctor 7.12, Hector 7.12, Delia Rose 7.11. Liberator 7.11, Repetition 7.6, Arena 7.4, Bavaria 7.4, Valedictory 7 1, Seatonia 7.0, Miracle 6.12. Fljiug Stakes, five furlongs.-■ Telephone 8.10, Green and Gold 8.8, Grev Seaton 8.8. Scout 8.2. Delia Rose 8.0, Sly Miss 80, Hector 7.11, St. Rowan 7.6, Reueti: ion 7.5, Lady Clare 7.2, Seatonia 7.2,* Kohia 70, Ukase 6.12, Black Watch 6.10.

WAIIIT JOCKEY CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING. The following weights have been declared by Mr W. Knight, for events to be run at the above meeting on Saturday, the 21st lust.:— Hack Race of 20sovs, one mile.—Soultflsh 8.10, Valedictory 8.8, Pretty Boy 8.8, Success 8.0, Ding Dong 7.10, Lady Peeress 7.10, Tuni 7.7. Evert 7.7, Cyclone 7.4 Dan McCarthy 7.3. Mocassin 7.1, Glcuavon 7.1. Duchess 6.10. Borough Handicap of 20sovs, five furlongs. —Telephone 9.2, Green and Gold 8.13. Hector 8.6, Sultan 8.3. Scout 7.12. Kiuganian 7.9, Repetition 7.6, Nereid 7.5, Liberator 7.5, Blue Cap 7.4, St. Rowan 7.0, Meteor 7.0, Dan McCarthy 6.8, Lady Marmlon 6.7. Flying Handicap of 25sovs. six furlongs.— Green and Gold 8.11, Grey Seaton 8.10, Annoyed 8.10, Scout 7.10, Lottie 7.9, Hillflower 7.7. Repetition 7.4. Liberator 7.3, Blue Cap 7.2. Nereid 7.1, St. Rowan 7.0, Lady Marmlon 6.7. Handicap Malden of Iffaovs, seven furlongs.—Soultfish 8.13. Pretty Hoy 8.11, Valedictory 8.11, Success 8.4, Ding Dong 8.1, Lady Peeress 7.12, Cyclone 7.7, Mocassin 7.7, G leno wan 7.7.

McCurdy Memorial Stakes of 3usovs, seven furlongs.- Dayutree 9.5, Jewellery 9.2, Zuleika 8.13. Mutamatuharakeke 8.9, Maid of Honour 8.9, Grey Seaton 8.7, Legion of Honour 8.4. Hector 8.0. Ja« k Brown 7.13, Aurega 7.5, Hillfiower 7.4, Repetition 7.4, Meteor 7.0, Nereid 6.12, Blue Cap 6.12, Valedictory 6.7. Waihl Cup of OOsovs. one mile and aquarter.—Dayutree 8.13, Jewellery 8.10, Matamataharakeke S.B, Zuleika 8.5, Maid of Honour 8.3, Grey Seaton 8.1, Legion of Honour 8.0, Annoyed 7.13, Doctor 7.10, Jack Brown 7.7, Hector 7.4. Aurega 7.2, 11 illflower 7.2, Repetition 7.2, Meteor 6.7, Valedictory 6.7. Handicap Hurdles of 30sovs, one mile and R-half. —Evermore 11.2, Hippowal 10.8, Tuni 10.0, Meteor 10.0, Hector 9.9, Waimana 9.9, Success 9.7, Kiugsman 9.5. Kamhakisa 9.3, Mocassin 9.0, Valedictory 9.0. ® ® ® GISBORNE RACING CLUB S MEETING.

The following are the acceptances for the Gisborne Racing Club’s Summer Meeting :— Flying Handicap of 45sovs, 6 furlongs.— Paria 9.2, Argyle 8.7, Roseplot 7.11, Soultina 7.4, Lady Raven T.2, Uikio 6.7. First Handicap Hurdles of 45sovs, 14 mile.—Cobra 11.7, Tauhei 11.0, St. Hippowai 9.13, Vathek 9.10, Mangamakaki 9.2, Morpeth 9.0. Summer Handicap of SOsovs, 1J mile.— Putty 9.6, Tauhei 9.5, Ballynoety 9.0, Oracle 8.7, Wilson 7.11, A.B.N. 7.9, Craftsman 7.3, Lady Raven 7.0, L’inepinetekura 6.10. Park Stakes Handicap of 45sovs, 7 furlongs.—Oracle 8.10, Argyle 8.6. Wilson BJO, Roseplot 7.10, Soultina 7.3, Lady Raven 7.2, Uinetapuriki 7.0. ® ® ® VICTORIA RACING CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. The following is a list of the horses left in the two leading handicaps tu be decided at the above meeting:— NEWMARKET HANDICAP of lOOOsovs. Si» furlongs. st lb st lb

Sir Leonard .. 9 8 7 7 Bonnie Chiel.. 9 7 Clochette 7 7 Lieutenant Bill 9 1 Homestead ... 7 7 Killua 9 0 Oxygen 7 7 Carinthia 8 11 Co i ;.css 7 7 Wairiri 8 11 Milnor 7 5 The Idler 8 9 Prospero 6 Chantress 8 9 Chippy Norton 7 4 Loyal 8 9 Golden Queen. 7 3 Fishery S 8 Independence . 1 Undaunted ... 8 5 Latchkey 7 1 Manlock 8 5 Rose Petal ... 7 0 Purser 8 4 The Corsican . 7 0 Bamderer 8 4 Falkirk 7 0 Insect 8 4 Shiver 7 0 Mairp 8 4 Tilbury 6 11 Fairy States.. 8 3 Athamoora ... 6 9 Mavis 8 8 Loa’; 6 8 Drawbridge ... 8 2 Gc’dleaf 6 8 Irwell 8 Miss Deerswood 6 8 Tip Top 8 0 Clifton 6 7 Famous 8 0 Royal Oik .... 6 7 M iharani 7 11 I*Pali 6 7 Du’.c’mer 7 11 i pt. Carrington 6 7 Heloise 7 10 Jerry 6 7 Suzanee 7 9 AUSTRALIAN CUP of lOOOsovs. Two miles and i 1 quarter. st lb st lb Flagship 9 0 Irwell 7 3 H.'.vrraker .... 9 0 Aerasia i 1 Abundance ... 8 10 Seaj ort i 0 Footbolt 8 8 Maelswyn G 12 Australian .... 8 7 Dulcimer 6 12 Lieutenant Bill 8 4 Albania 11 Annotate 8 4 1 a I kirk G 11 Vanity Fair... 8 3 Cross Keys .. f> 10 Great Scot .... 8 0 Adjuster G 7 Patronus 7 11 Lord Kitchener 6 7 Muntchaka ... 7 7 Silk Lace .... 6 7 Eleanor 7 6 Hurrah G 7 Rienzi 7 3 Quandong 6 7