TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 9, 3 March 1906, Page 20

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

CIIRXSTUHI’KCII, Saturday. Mr H. Friedlander’s brood mares, yearlings and horses in training, not sold at the sale held in November, are announced to be for sale. The horses in training include Makaroff, Czarevna, and Catherine Gordon. King Stork Is the latest addition to the active division at Riccarton. R. Mason has begun to break in th ' Yaldhurst yearlings. He has already handled a colt by Stepnlak—Shepherdess, and therefore a full brother to Boris, and a colt by Flu L« nd—Whevdlrr. The yearlings mentioned in my last letter as having been brought up by W. Pine from Mr Buchaniin’s station are: Amboise, a filly by Stepniak from Huguenot, and Willie Waw, a colt by Royal Artillery— Whirlwind. Royal Crown was added to the list a few days ago. Mr Stead’s team for Wanganui will consist of Savoury and Delaware. Sir George Clifford’s team will leave today for Wanganui, in charge of 11. Cutts. It will include Stronghold, but what others 1 have not yet ascertained. our readers will be glad to learn that Isolt is recovering. She will not, however, take part in the Jackson Stakes. Mr W. Mooney, a prominent Queensland racing man, has been on a visit to Christchurch. lie journeyed to Riccarton, and expressed himself as much impressed with the arrangements at the course. 1 regret to say that Mr R. Allen, who is part owner with Mr Hobbs in Ivanoff, Aimee Souit and Field seriously ill. The North Canterbury Jhckey’s Club’s hack race meeting has been postponed from March 15th to April sth. Sim*? Tuesday the weather has been Rummerlike, and yesterday trainers revelled in the almost forgotten pleasure of a typical Canterbury nor’- wester. The sale of AVarrington and Goodwood yearlings was held at Dunedin yesterday. There was a good a tendance, but very few r buyers were present, and several of the lots w<»r<‘ passd in. The following transactions were recorded:—B fby Lord Rosslyn— I iara, Mr E. S. McKay, 16gs; ch f by Lord Rosslyn—Komuri, Mr A. J. Pope, 25gs: b c by Lord Rosslyn—Plevna, Mr W. J. Marshall (Invercargill) BOgs. The Dunedin Jockey Club opened its autumn meeting on Wednesday, under exceedingly pleasant conditions. ’ The weather, though cloudy in the morning, was -Warm, ami when the clouds cleared away in the afternoon it became almost oppressively hot. The attendance, if not actually a, record, must have been very near to one. Speculation was about as brisk as it ever is at. Wingatui, and ratjicr too brisk for the tote arrangements. As a result a good deal of money was shut out during the afternoon. otherwise the returns of the corresponding day last year would have been exceeded. The racing, without Jwdng wildly exciting, was interesting. Stepdancer’s victory in the Cup was easily achieved, ami was immensely popular with Riccarton folk. Both Mr Dalgetty and the mare’s trainer have displayed rare perseverance with tin' little daughter of Stepniak, and th*y are now reaping their reward. This is the first important race that either has won. and they have been associated with racing for quite a long time. Convoy again ran very disappointingly, in the * earlier stages of the race he was fighting for his head, but he was beaten a long way from home. Makaroff, a strong eleventh hour tip, also gave a poor display. Perhans if he had been made more use of in the" first mile he might have done better but he is an uncertain customer at the best Crichton. considering that he was sore, ran fairly well, and Notus put in a capital run in the last half mile. Canine Chlel was never prominent after half the distance had been covered. Thunderer ran a good race, ami was unlucky in being second for the third time in three weeks, but under no eircumstaiiees could he have beaten the winnei, which won witii a good deal to spare. Now that some condition has at length been got on to Stepdaneer. there is no reason why she should not make her wav further up the although her la.-K of size will always prevent her from reaelmig the top. The race was run at a sound pace throughout the first two furlongs. which were covered in 20 2-5 s the first half mile in s:ts, the first, t; furlongs in 1.19 2-5, the first mile in 1.45 3-5, and the mile and a quarter in 2.13 3-5 Ivanoff which looked more seasoned than when he took part in the Middle Park Plate, was made a strong favourite for the Champagne Stakes. Ills penalty ami the di - tanee between them stopped him. however. and after looking all over a winner at tile five furlong post, lie succumbed in turn to Gallantry and Lady Landon, and tlie last mimed, finishing with a rattle, won comfortably. Lady Landon lias improved a great deal, but it is increasingly anparent that Ivanoff has not come oil since lie achieved ids lucky victory in the Welcome Stakes,

rile weather was again tine on Thursday, when the ting continued, the altenil- ® at I ls , fa ' tor .v, and speculation was a trttle brisker than on the corresponding day last year. Of the seven horses saddled up for the Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, six had taken part in the Cup, and the aeventh. Terrapin, furnished the winner, the sou of CJanranald winning bv a head, after a tremendous struggle with Stepdaneer. The latter fully reproduced her Cup form, and Canute Chlel, which finished third, ran fu-rhaps a trltte better than on the first day, Thunderer s<mr< ely performed so well. Terrapin furnishes another Illustration of the benefit* conferred on a stale horse by *

timely rest. Sine*? coming up from, hi« Apell he lets won three raves in an many u eeks. (By Telegraph.— Special to “Graphic”). CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. The Dunedin Jockey Club seldom get 3 through a meeting without rain falling, and its gathering last week was no exception to this rule. At noon on Saturday, win n the third day’s racing began, heavy rain and hail showers were falling, and though the weat!j/?r ejearedi fa ter, the mischief had been done and the attendance affected. Stiil, the Club will come pretty well out of the meeting, the tote returns for the three days showing an increase of more than £lOOO over the turnover for last years autumn gathering. The racing on Saturday was Interesting, but it proved expensive for backers, only one favourite (Petrovna) winning during the afternoon. Rongoa, who improved as the meeting progressed, had no difficulty in accounting for tin' feeble opposition in the hurdle ra<*«‘, and in spite of the heavy going, Petrovna easily hummed her heavy burden home in front of Count Gorton and Red Gauntlet in the Flying Handicap. Cuirossettia was ridden a waiting race in the Warrington Welter Handicap, which he won comfortably, but Apollodoris always held a prominent position in the Anniversary Handicap, which he also won with something in hand. He would have had less io spare at the finish, however, if Master Alix had not received an accidental tap over the head from McComb. Aimee Souit looked to be winning the Hopeful Stakes, but she failed Io withstand a determined challenge from Lapland. Both will see a better day. The Abbotsford Welter Handicap produced a fine struggle between five horses. Radium won by a neck from Moudgik, xvbo beat Cavatina by a nose for second position, with Quickfire and Sychenr very close up. Czarevna continued her winning sequence by appropriating the Waihola Handicap, and the meeting concluded with a tremendous battle between Zetland aud Notus in the Wingatui Handicap. Thanks to McComb’s vigorous horsemanship, Zetland won by a nose. If Red Gauntlet keeps sound, he will win a race or two before the season closes.

The weather continues erratic, though the last week has been an improvement on its predecessor. Mr R. Allen, of xvhose illness I informed you last week, is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. H)>b’bs will (shortly put the breakinig tackle on a remarkably nice looking yearling filly by Souit from Chiara. Tiie following business has been transacted locally On the Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps:- K.MK) to 2 Zetland and Thunderer, 600 to 2 Solution and Makaroff, 600 to 4 Solution and Anratus, 600 to 2 Martian and Martian, 600 to 2 Petrovna and Martian, 600 to 2 Pas Soul and Master Alix, 500 to 2 Achilles and Stepdancer, 500 to 2 Petrovna and Stepdaneer. The scratching of Martian for the Wanganui Cup was anticipated locally, for he had none the best of the weights, but it 3vas only ultimately decided upon by his connections after a gallop on Wednesday, when the horse apparently did not flatter his connections. Savoury, Delaware, and Porcelain left for Wanganui last Thursday, and on Friday Clifforfl’s team left. It comprises Stronghold, Chryseis, De Witte, and Stratagem. The fact that Porcelain has been selected to represent Yaldhurst in the Jackson Stakes suggests that he is a good one, but nothing is known locally as to the ability of the Multiform—Sorcerer colt. Tirole and Chivalry have recovered from their attacks of inflammation, and McGuinness expects to have them ready for their autumn engagements. The champion two year old Kirriemuir is still in work, but she has not got over her lameness yet, and it is questionable whether she will survive a preparation. Local horses did well at the Dunedin meeting, Rongoa and Czarevna each winning three events. The punters in town generally had a good meeting, and the stables profited materially (by the Victories K»f those horses. Makaroff, on his Dunedin showing, appears to have gone off considerably, but he is a useful customer, who may be confidently expected to come again. A lot uf money was invested locally upon Machine Gun in the Futurity Stakes, and

. Ills, failure to get a place was a blow te backers. Ills chance In tbc Newmarket Handicap has materially gone back as a consequence, though many good judges bold that six furlongs will be more to his liking than the Futurity seven, as weight is not so material to him as to many other horses. 1 here will still be money for him when the race comes up for decision. Clifford lias nunied the Nelson—Dudu filly Stratagem. Stepdancer's victory in the Dunedin Cun was very popular, it was her first win iu a big event. A year ago she finished second to Ghoorka.

Australian Racing. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. MELBOURNE, February 24. rs T . he Amateur Turf Club brought Meeting to a conclusion at Caulfield to-day. With a capital field of 11 saddled up to contest the Futurity Stakes, and the New Zealand-owned crack* Machine Gun amongst the number, a great deal of interest was infused into the seven-fur'ong race. There was a big run on Machine Gun, • and the son of Hotchkiss and Rubina was went out a strong favourite. He got away smartly when the harrier flew up, and was flattering the hopes of his admirers in the early stages, but he failed in the straight. The following arc the details of the race:—* NlN’l’n (’AULFIELD FUTURITY STAKES of l.XMlsnvs. Weight for age with penalties and allowances. Seven furlongs. ~ Air S. Green’s ch m Gladsome, Gyre by Seaton Dehival—Miss Gladys, 9.13 (including 151 b penalty) (N. Godby) .... 1 Mr W. Brown’s b e Duke of Melton, 3yrs, (imp.), by Melton —La Petite Duchesse, 6.7, claims 261 b allowance (W. H Smith) 2 Mr J. Brennan’s hr m Pendant, aged by Far Nicute-Necklet, 8.12 (Hood) .... 3 Eleven horses started. Betting: 5 to 2 against Machine Gun, 7 to 2 Lachlan. 7 to J Pompous and Duke of Melton, 8 to 1 Pendant, 10 to 1 Gladsome. The start was ib layed owing to Gladsome playing up. As they dashed away Machine Gun was first to show out, Pomiious, Duke of Melton, and Gladsome being his closest -attendants. When they fairly, settled down Pendant took command, and the dau-hter of Far Niente led the favourite half a length; Pompous, Lachlan, and Duke of Melton following. Machine Gun dropped back third at Hie far turn, at which point I endaiit wa«s showing the way. At the railway side Pendant was still half a length in advance of Duke of Melton, with Machine Gun and Pompous next. Duke of Melton was first into the straight, but at the distance Gladsome, who was on the ‘ outside, came on the scene with a brilliant run. and the daughter of Seaton Delaval joining tlie leader, a fine race home ensued. Struggling on under her big impost the chestnut mare wore down her English-bred rival, and drawing away in the concluding stage she scored a victory by three parts of a length; a head only separating Duke of Melton from Pendant. Time. 1.28 J. DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN TRAINER,. MELBOURNE, February 24. The well-known trainer, Mr Frank Mae narnara, died suddenly this morning. The New Zealand mare Gladsome had been prepared by him since she became the property of Mr S. Green two years back. ♦ ♦ ♦ English Racing. THE WATERLOO CUP. LONDON, February 23. In the final for the Waterloo Cup, lloplend defeated Dividend Deferred and won the stake.

Otahuhn Trotting Club** Summer Meeting. The cwuctuding day’i racing In connect tlon with the Otahuhu Trotting Club’* Summer Meeting, postponed from lust Saturday, itakte pUwoe this (Wednesday/ aftecuoou at Epsom. The acceptances on the whole arc perhaps larger than on the two previous days, and an interesting afternoon’s sport should result. The following horses are suggested as likely to rim forward in their respective engagements:— Tresident’s Trot: Huon Leal or Olive. I’ony Trot: Cleveland's ITide or Special Welcome Stakes: Fashionable or Mataura. Criterion Trot: General Election or Happy. I’apatoitoi Trot: Taiboa or Colenso. Manukau Handicap: Frederick or Urange and Blue. February Trot: Mint or Bell Boy. Dash Trot: Miss lluou or Specialist. The first race is timed for 1.30 p.m., and U special tram service has been arranged for to convey visitors to the course. The following acceptances have been received in connection with the third day’s races of the Otahuhu Trotting Club's Suni- - iper Meeting, which takes place at Alexandra Park to-morrow:— President’s Trot Handicap. 1 mile.—V ctor Royal ser. Prince Tuxie ss. Olive ss, Huon Leal Bs. Cora V. Bs, Minus ss, Cleveland’s Pride Bs, Wee Pony IDs, Tuxton 10s. Revolution 10s. Rutland 10s. 10s. Mystery 10s, lluou Clair 10s, Red Wilkes 10s. Dash Trot Handicap, 1 mile.—Specialist •er. Le Rosier 7s. Taihoa Ils, Farewel’ 13s, Macquarrie 13s. Miss Huon 13s, George 14s, Colenso 15s, Monica 15s. Happy 15s, Withjngton Ills, Mougonui 20s. Second I’ony Trot Handicap. 14 mile. —■ Mongonui scr, Isabel 3s. Special Light 10s, Cleveland’s Pride 12s, Seacole 12s, Fibre 12s. Sandfly 14s. Criterion Trot Handicap. 2 miles. — LeRosier scr. Waitekauri scr, Harold Abdallah Is. Albertorious Is. Stranger 4s, K.D. (is, General Election Gs. Sir Robert 9s, The Autocrat 10s. Happy ISs. Papatoitoi Trot Handicap. 14 mile. —Taihoa scr, Bedleaf ser, Maequarrie 2s. Miss Huon 3s. Colenso Gs, Withington 10s, Haydawn 10s. • February Trot Handicap, 1 mile. —Mint ser, Young McKinney Is, Bell Boy Is. Typewriter 4s, Waitekauri ss, The Monress 7s. Welcome Stakes Handicap. G 1 furlongs.— ■Fashionable 10.7, Girton Girl 8.11, Mataura 8.0. Solitary 7.4, Shrewsbury 7.0, Hurihuri 6.12. Hopscotch G. 12, Valma G. 12. Manukau Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Sonoma 9.5, Girton Girl 8.11. Mataura 8.10, Inspiration 7.12, Lady White 7.12. Solitary 7.10. Orange and Blue 7.8, Frederick 7.4. Merry Delaval 7.4. Rapid 7.3. Shrewsbury 7.0. Etu 6.12, Hopscotch 6.12 b, Cyroua G. 12. Olive Rose G. 12.