TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXII, Issue XIII, 26 March 1904, Page 20

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.)

CHRISTCHURCH, Friday.

The following transfers have been approved by the Dunlin Jockey Club; Cambria Park Htud Coaipany to G. O. Stead, colt by Cyreuian-Windmill; to M. Friedlander, colt by ('yrenlan Kiimorey; to F. W. Arnold, filly by Cyrenian-Melodln; from Thomas Morrin to F. W. Woods, filly by Phoebus Apollo—Lady Wellington.

Mr Moss, the owner of Canteen, cabled over to Melbourne and laid a fair sum against in the Newmarket Handicap.

Martian, engaged In the Great Easter Handicap, is a 3 year-old imported colt by Martaguu from Otterden, belonging io Mr. G. G. Stead. He has never yet run in public.

The Oxford Jockey Club, a little country Institution, held a meeting on Thursday. No totalisator was used, and the attendance, which was small, included mostly local people and an army of bookmakers. The Oxford Cup fell to Mr H. A. Knight s mare Natalie, by Reflector from Neenuphar, which easily beat the Corinth horse Lepanto. The latter appropriated the Flying Handicap, and Lady Faulkner, a daughter of Johnny Faulkner, accounted for the Stewards’ Handicap and the Oxford Welter Handicap. At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club, held on Tuesday, the question of handicapping untried horses was considered at length, when the following resolution was carried: — “That the committee of the C.J.C. are of opinion that all horses entered in a handicap which have never started in a race previous to the publication of the handicap shall be allotted equal weights according to age, and subject to the usual sexual allowances, unless the conditions of the race provide otherwise.” The next committee meeting was fixed for Tuesday, April 12th. Transfers were granted as follows:—From H. Mossman to W. A. Scott, b f Celerity ; from L. D. and N. A. Nathan to P. James, b c by Seaton Delava 1 —Jadestone ; to O. Marshall, hr f by Explosion—Liquidation; to H. Mosman, b g by Seaton Delava I —Lissadurn ; to Geo. G. Stead, b f by Seaton Delaval—Keepsake ; to E. J. Watt, b c by Seaton Delaval—Ellerslie ; to Geo. G. Stead, br c by Seaton Delaval—Stepfeldt; to J. B. Reid, b f by Seaton Delaval—Cantatrice; to Johnston to M. Friedlander, b c by Seaton Delaval— Campania and br f by Explosion—Waitemata ; to E. J. L. Rae, br f by Cuirassier — Bros., br f by Explosion—Toitoi; to E. J. Watt, ch f by Seaton Delaval —St. Leore ; St. Edith; to M. Friedlander, br c by Phoebus Apollo—Miss Gladys; to J. L. Bagnall, br f by Explosion—Stepfeldt; Johnston Bros, to E. Stevenson, br f by Explosion—Toitoi ; Cambria Park Stud Co. to A. J. Board, ch c by Nelson—Liestia ; to Geo. G. Stead, b c by Cyrenian—Windmill ; to D. McKinnon, br f by Flintlock —- Pikau ; to F. Fenton, b c by Soult —Princess Alice; to M. Friedlander, br c by Cyrenian—Kilmorley ; to F. W. Arnold, b f by Soult—Miss Annie; to A. Wilkie, b t by Cyrenian—Silk; to J. Townsend, br c by Cyrenian—Porangi Potae ; from W. Walters to S. Bradley, br c by Soult —Lady Musket; to A. Wilkie, br c by Cuirassier-— Lady Emmeline. The weather throughout the week was fine until yesterday afternoon, when it broke, and rain fell heavily. The rain will do no harm to the tracks, and will not interfere materially with training operations. Most of the local candidates, for the Great Easier and Great Autumn Handicaps are doing good work. Welbeck, who galloped a smart six furlongs on Thursday morning, is improving, and so is Lady Lillian. Treadmill is looking very bright, and his stable companions Cannie Chiel and Quarryman are going on the right way. The latter pair were put together over six furlongs yesterday (Friday) morning, when Cannie Chiel, w*hQ had the best of the weights, finished in front. Stronghold moved pleasingly in a gallop over six furlongs with Tessera. Another horse that is coming on nicely is the two-year-old Zetland. Radcliffe, a local horseman, met with an accident a few days ago, which resulted in the fracture of one of his thighs. The Otago horse Kremlin has gone on the right way since his arrival at Riccarton. Nautiloid has been thrown out of work, and been sent to the stud. Ashburton, a two-year-old full sister to Social Pest, and a four-year-old mare by Ahua from a half-sister to Social Pest, the property of Mr. D. Rutherford, have joined W. Clarke’s stable. The lawns and enclosures at Riccarton are looking wonderfully weu. People who have not seen them since November would hardly recognise them. Mr Reid has received word from Sydney that Gladsome Is progressing very well at Randwick. On Thursday morning the lilly did a satisfactory gallop. Counsel for L. H. Hewitt in the notion brought against J. Goodwin, the owner of the pony Belle Cole, for riding fees, has received notice that the defendant has abandoned the defence which he set up and confessed judgment for the amount claimed and costs. CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday. Betting on the Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicap is restricted owing to the keen demand for Martian and Grand Rapids. According to report the YaMhurst horses have both races as good as wion, and backers are asking for Little Klsie. I am led to understand that Martian, who was bred to English time, Is something out of the common. One objection to him is that he has never run In public, but thi« is not of much importance when applied to

Yakthurst horoee. When you can put a donen hortte* together pu a private track with the colours up there is no reason why any of them should fail on the aeore of greenness. Personally, I should not be surprised if Martian followed Ludy Lillian’s example and won both races, even, although the betting books indicate that Grand Rapids is to ne the stable’s representative in the Great Autumn Handicap. Of the Rlecartou trained candidates all are doing well except Treadmill. The son of BiH of Portland has taken matters very easy of late, and I fear that there is a screw loose somewhere. In his absence, Sir George Clifford ought to be able to find an efficient substitute from Quarryman and Cannie Chid; in fact, if the latter were trained for the race he would take no end of beating. Welbeck continues to make satisfactory progress. True, his leg looks very gummy, but so far he has shown no sign of lameness, and he is recovering his pace. Lady Lillian also keeps going, but she cannot be ready by Easter even if f(he survives the next fortnight. Kremlin has not don«- a great deal of work since be reached Riecartou. I am told that he does not require a severe preparation. Petrovna is expected to arrive from Dunedin shortly. J. I’ine, who is to have charge of her for the meeting, went South last week to bring her up. We are expecting also Red Gaxmtlet, Bhiekstone, Juniper, Canteen, Vladimir. and six of McGuinnesses team, for which boxes have already been secured. The weather has been broken and cold each morning until yesterday, and the training operations have been interrupted by rain. Trainers are grumbling that they are not grunted sufficient use of the grass tracks. The weather looks a little more settled now. Narcissus is showing considerable aptitude as a jumper, and will probably start in the hurdle races at the autumn meeting. Two other local jumpers, Huku and Zealous, are looking and moving well. The Doctor gelding Kongo has been thrown out of work, and his place in McCracken’s team taken by a gelding which promises to develop into a useful jumper.

The Phoebus Apollo two-year-old Sunstroke, who is a very delicate youngster, is in the veterinary surgeon’s hands.

Hewitt will ride Martian in the Great Easter Handicap if he can get down to the weight; though he has been slightly unwell for a few days, he is quite himself again now. The following business has been (lone locally on the Easter and. Autumn Handicaps:—l6oo to 1 against Lolah and Red Gauntlet, 1000 to 1 against Lolali and Sycheiu. 1000 to 1 against Lady Lillian and Welbeck. 1000 to 1 against Le Enfield and De la Iley, 600 to 2 against Martian and Martian, 500 to 1 against Le Enfield and Blazer, 500 to 5 against Pampero and Pampero, 500 to 1 against Lolah and Blazer. 500 to 16* against Martian and Grand Rapids. 500 to 15 against Martian and Buluwayo, 400 to 10 against Treadmill and Bulawayo, 300 to 11$ against Lady Lillian and Red Gauntlet, 800 to 2 against Kremlin and Blazer, 250 to > against Buluwayo and Dp la Key. 250 to i against Kremlin and De la Rey. 250 to $ against Kremlin and Welbeck. 200 to 2 against Martian and Quarryman. A local racing man who was present at the V.K.C. autumn meeting declares that Emir is a champion, and that Gladsome’s, chance of beating him is very remote. ®® ® ? AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOB SYDNEY CUP AND DONCASTER HANDICAP. SYDNEY, March 14. The following acceptances have Veen posted iu connection with the A.J.C. autumn meeting:— THE SYDNEY CUP of 2000SOVS. Two

Playaway (imp.) 7 5 DONCASTER HANDICAP. One mile.— s Ibex 9.12, Pendant 9.7, Sir Leonard 9.7, Emir 9.6, F.J.A. 9.1, Australia 8.13, St. Modan 8.13, Marvel Lo<li 8.12, Sweet Nell 8.11, Overdale 8.9, Fairy States 8.7, Contest 8.4, Madras 8.2, Suivre 8.0, Graceton 7.13, St. Mars 7.12, Playaway 7.12, Bertbler 7.11, Nirvana 7.8. Harvest Lad 7.8, Seakale 7.6, Saidn 7.5, Sir Evan 7.5, Ossian 7.2, Praleen 7.2, Ironmould 7.3, Alias 7.2, Bnssinl 7.2, Mark 7.2, ’Possum 7.1, Mimer 7.1, Tarik 7.1, Realo 7.1, Creasy 7.0, Gowrle 7.0, Electra 7.0. Green Mountain 7.0, Loredano 6.12, Elvo 6.12, Chere Amle 6.9, ilaloya 6.7, Carrageen 6.7. BANDWICK TRAINING NOTES. SYDNEY, March 19. One at the best performances on the sand track at Handwick waa accomplished by Gladsome thia moraine, the New Zealand filly covering seven furlongs in 1.30. This Is a record for the track, and beats Cruciform'a performs ace whaa ifcfi tettar waa here last spring. .r

miles. Emir . .9 1 St. Mars ...7 5 Long Tom ..... ..8 12 Berthier ..... . .7 Fanfare , .8. 10 Seaport ...7 4 F.J.A . .8 8 Raeburn . ..7 1 Belah . .8 8 Czaroviteh ... .. .7 0 Faithful . .8 8 Sir Evan .. .6 12 Sweet Nell.... , .8 7 Ossian . .6 Lord Cardigan. .8 7 Saida . .6 11 Overdale .8 5 Alias . .6 11 Marvel Loch... . .8 4 ’Possum . .6 11 Bridegroom ... . .8 2 Green Fairy States.. . .8 1 Mountain .. . .6 11 Peer like . .8 1 Regio .. .6 10 Fungus 12 Refuge Bay... .. .6 7 Mallard . .7 10 Diamonds .... . .6 7 Jessie . .7 7 Curassow ...6 7