THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 26, 25 October 1907, Page 6

THE TURF.

■ j MASTERTON RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. • 4 . FIRST DAY. . '' CUP WON BY 'MATAARI. \ [BT TELEGRAM.—OWN CORItESFONDENT.] Mastertori, October 24. The Spring Meeting of tho Masterton Racing Club opened yesterday. Tho weather was glorious, and tho attendance was a record ono. On the whole, tho. racing was very good, and the totalisato'r showed a large increase on last year's figures. Appended are tho results:—

HACK HURDLE HANDICAP of 75 sovs.,; second horso .10 sovs. from stakes. One. and three-quarter miles. , . 78—Mr. John Clark's br. g.Kaipcipeti, Monaco —Panawa, list; 121b. (J. Hall). 1 29—Mr: H. M'Manaway's Moeraki, 9st., 41b. (H. Telford) 2: 10—Mr. James Orr's Tilson, 9st. 51b. (Hv Ualbraith) 3 Also ■ started: 43, To Kanui, lOst. 111b. 291, Royal Blue, lOst. 101b.; 81, Dulcinea, 9st. 121b.; 56, Variation, 9st.; and 4, Tattoo, 9st. -• .....

At the start Tattoo led from Tilson and Royal Blue, but passing tho stand tho latter was in front.- .Ho 'jumped badly, and lost ground at each obstacle. Six furlongs from home ICaipetipeti rushed to tile ■ front, and from there the race; was a ■ procession, Mooraki was a couple .of: lengths in front of •Tilson. Time, 3min. 28sccs. Royal Blue was fourth. Dividends, £5 2s. and £4 lis. FLYING HACK HANDICAP of 60 .sow.; second horse 10 sovs. 1 from tho stako. Six furlongs. 202 —Mr. J,. Cress's eh. m. San Julio, San Fran—Julia, 7st. 61b. (F. Cress),, 1 67 —Mr. J. Macara's Lochjola, 7st. :21b. . (T. Carrol) 2 125—Mr. J. Ormond's Marsoillaiso, Bst.,

(R. Hatch) Also started: 24, Mahoc, 9st.; 62, Clem, Bst. 61b..; 99, Waicola, 7st. 111b.; 168, Fulminator, 7st. 91b.; 107, Hinupai, 7st. 91b.';' 93, Somali, 7st. 61b.; 60, Wairarapa, 7st. '41b.; and 14, Galaliad, 7st. 211). .' Lochiola.broko away clear of the field,, and Clem led tho next bunch, Waicola being left at the post. Half-way down tho running Sail Julio got in front, and won very easily by a .couple of lengths. Timo,' lmin. 17 2-ssccs. Dividends, £3 Bs. and £3 Bs. MASTERTON CtJP of 175 sovs.; second horse 20 sovs. 1 ; and third horso '10 sovs. One and a quarter miles. 1 97 —Mr. Ovan Thomas's b. ci .Mataari, Saracen—Momokai, Bst. 41b.,(5. Reid) 1 343—Mr. J. Armstrong's Cbattorer, 7st. • 111b. (G. Prico) ............;.....v 2 85 —Mr. 11. Knox' Merrie Rose, 7,st. 61b. (F. Cress) '......: 3 Also started: 65, Lethorin, 9st.; 146,

Whakawchi, Bst. 71b.; 85, "Polyanthus, 'Bst. 51b. ; 252,'Waitapu, Bst.'3lb.; 101, Rendrock, 7st. 121b.; Aberration, 75t.,61b.; 22, Moloch, 7st. Gib.; 14, Shrapnel Shell, 7st. 61b.; 32, Naphtha, 7st. 41b.; 17, Rosegrove, and IS,

Sharkeyn., ■ ' The start was delayed for somo timo by tho vagaries of Polyanthus. When tho tapes Hew up sho was badly left, and Naphtha fell back on her haunches, and took no part in tho raco. Abberatipn was first'away, followed by Merrie Roso and Mataari, with Rodrock and Ohattoror next. . With a half mile to go Chatterer wont to' tho front slnd led by a length, whilo Abberation foil back and Mataari took second j place. Entering the straight tho last-q'amod challenged and quickly settled the , leader. Then Waitapii put,in a good effort,'-.hilt failed to stay it out, as did Whakawchi. Mataari won by a lejigth, and Morrio Rose was the samo distance behind Cbattorer. 'Waitapu was fourth anl Polyanthus last. • Time, 2min. 11 4-5 see. Dividends, £9 13s. and 18. Lethorin and Aberration were. coupled on tho machino. , . MAIDEN HACK RAGE, weight for ago, of 65 sovs, second horso 10 sovs. and third horso 5 sovs. Seven furlongs. 257 —Mr.F. Armstrong's b.f. Prize Bloom, Possible —Primula, 7st. 81b. (G. Prico) 1 78 —Alessrs. M.. and O. M'Crath's Research, 101b. (L. Wilson) 2 170—Mr. J. Cress's Thera, 7st. 81b. (F. A. Cress)' 3 Also started : 9 Don-Carlos,. 9st; 71 Spnciosa, 7st. 121b.; 34 Angamoana, Bst. 911). ; 219 Lucretius, Bst. 91b. ; 12 Black Patch, Bst. 91b.; 60 Conquer, 7st. 1011).; 7 Sealer; 7st.. 1011)., and Osiris, 7st. 1011). Lucretius and Prize Bloom wore first away and led to tho bond. Entering tho straight Research tackled Prize Bloom and Lucrotius fell back. A good finish resulted in favour of Prize Bloom by'a head. Thora was a good third. Time, lmin. 33sec. Dividends £2 Bs. and £2 jl2s; Osiris'!and Research were bracketed on the machine. , ' '

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of 50 sot's; bracelet valued at 35 sovs., or cash for first horse; bracelet valued at 10 sovs. or cash for second li'orse, and liracolet valued at 5 sovs. or cash for .third horse. Olio and a quarter miles. 276—Mrs. "W. J. Douglas's bllt. g. Malni, /San Fran—The Brook, list. Sib. (Mr. iO. Hirst) ■ ■■'■ 1 66—Mrs. M. M'Donnell's Oryx, list. 131b. , (Mr. J. M'Kenzic) 2 13—Aliss Ray's Opliir, lOst. 71b. (Mr. T. ! Ray) 3

Also started: 206 Sylvan Park, list. 51b.; G Oakley, lOst. 71b.;: 11 Tiwlia, lOst. /lb., and G'2 Grand Circle, lOst. 71b. A grand race, the field being bunched the whole way, heads only separating the placed horses. Time, 2min. 18 1-5 sec. Dividends, £1 14s. and £2 7s. OCTOBER: HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs.-; • sccond horse iO sovs. and third 0 sovs. 0110 mile. 277—Mr. G. Hume's b. g. Strathcona Strathbraan —Princess Colo, Bst.'7lb. (A. Oliver) 1 210 —Mr. W. C. Howan's Lady Disdain, Bst. 31b. (S. Reid) 2 105— Mr. AY. Spiers's White-' Star, 7st. 101b. (G. Price)- 3

Also started: 130 Naphtha, ,Bst. 51b.; 199 Oakburn, 7st. 121b.; 44 White Lie, 7st. 101b.; 179 Scenery, 7st. -lib.; 73 Gaolic, 7st. 41b.; 167 TJhlando, 7st. Oakburn was left at the post. White Lie assumed the lead at. the start, but was soon supplanted by Naphtha, who piloted the field to the bend. Hero Strathcona and Lady Disdain went to the front. A ding-dong finish took place between the three horses placed by the judge. Strathcona'won by a length. Time, lmin; '43 2-5 sec. Dividends, £3 4s. -and £1 7s.

PUBLICANS' 'HANDICAP, of 120 sovs.; second horse 15 sovs. and third tell sovs. Seven furlongs. ' 356 —Sir. J: Coyle's br. g. The Stake 1 The Officer —Martyrdom. 7st. 101b.. (A. Oliver) 1 78 —Mr. C. H. Smith's Gawain, 7st. 71b. , (W. H. M'Kay) 2 138—Mr. W. M'Kenzie's.Sherlock Holmes' ; . (E. Murfitt).- ,- 3 Also started: 153 Full Rate, 9st. 41b.; 101 Chicane, 7st. 131b.;.26 Riflemaid, 7st. ,121b.; 24. Sunbonnet-, 7st. 101b.; 62 Platypus, 7st. ,01b.; 21 Aboriginal, 7s't. 51b..; .52 Silver Shell, 7st. 31b.; 70 Scotch Reel 7st-. 31b. ; The Stake and Sherlock Holmes were out first, but the former dropped back, and Platypus joined Sherlock.Holmes in the lead. Entering the straight, . Knox's mare was beaten, and .The .Stake joined issue'with .'Slier-

lock Holmes. The former won .easily, andGawain just headed Sherlock Holmes. Time, lmin. 32 2-ssec. Dividends, £2 and £3 2s. DASH HACK HANDICAP of 50-sovs., second horso 5 sovs. Five furlongs. . 389 —Mr. C. Piper's -blk. m. Volodia, by Stepniak—Waimate Maid 9sfc. (A. . Piper) . 1 49 —Mr. C. F. Vallance's Simplex, 7st. • 31b. (S. Reid). . '2 286--Mr. H. Davis's Formidable, 7st. 41b. . (E. -Murfitt) 3 Also started: 81 Clem, Bst. 111b.; 88 Ob- ■ livion, Bst. 71b.; 14 Hinerangi, 7st: ■ 41b.; 57 Russley Maid, 7st. 41b.; 5 Diplomatic, 7st. 41b. ; 15 Lady Lethe, 7st. 41b.; '101' Royal Maid, 7st. 41b.; and 2 San Lass, 7st. 41b.. Won rather easily by a couple of lengths. Time, lmin. 3 4-ssec. Dividends, £2. Is. and £1 los. :,

, NOTES THE RACING. H. Hickcy had-Kaipotipeti looking in splendid buckle, but it was generally considered that the weight would Stop him. However, J. Hall rode,a splendidly-judged raco, ! keeping his mount in the rear in the early'stages of the race, and with about six furlongs to go, lie sent him to tho front, and beat the op-, position-rather easily" ... Royal Bhio ran very badly, and jumped worse. His form was a severe facer to the public, who.-reckoned.he could not lose. Ho blow a good deal on returning to' the paddock. The fact that lie was never allowed'to get to tho'front may have retarded his jumping. On yesterday's form lie can liavo no chance to-day. ... San Julio had . been galloping over everything ou the track; and hor party would not hear of her defeat in the Flying Handicap. She did not got away too well,'but-half-way. down tho straight sho'went to'the front and won rather easily. . . Fulminator did not begin too well, but was galloping -on at .tho ifinish. . Ho 'would' be better suited by a longer course.

Waicola looked well to .the pye, but whatever chance she had was spoilt by hor beinc left badly. - * ■ Whakawohi mado. his' first appearanco in Mr. J.\ Clark's, colours in tho Cup. Ho got away badly, but .ran/well, and iiv'.tlio straight' flut.in a,stronachailenEe, : ;lnit ho ; was unable to keep* up .the; pressure. . •• .Chatterer looked very well, and Gooseinan was very confident she .would .win. ,' Slio' ran a. capital raco,'but was'bea'tpn by. a bettor horso at (lie weights. ... . Merrio Rose put up a good performance by running. third to Mataari and Chatterer,- and she can be reckoned upon in hor next effort.

The public selected Lucretius and Prize Bloom for ; tlio Maiden Raco. .This pair led at tho start, but tho former, failed to .see. it out. Prizo Bloom is a liice-looliing filly, and should do well later on. • ■ ■ • ; Thera has a lot of pace, but a, 'bad start' settled her chance. • Tho Ladies' Bracelet was the most exciting race of tho day. Tho field kept well together tho whole way, and in the straight anything had si winning chance; The official verdict wont to Maku, a . result mainly duo to tho fine riding of Mr. G. Hirst. Sylvan Park was fourth, and. should have been closer had he not got' blocked at a critical junctiiro. A lot of speculation was indulged in on tho October Handicap. Strathcona was tho actual favourite,. but Lady .Disdain, Scenery, and Uhlando carried a lot of money. Tho winner was well ridden bv A. Oliver.

White. Star'seems unable to stay a mile. He was K in a forward'position allr the way, but the last bit settled him. . Naphtha may win a raco at Taratahi, but sho is not forward enough yet. . ■■ Uhlando was' well supported in Wellington L for tho October Handicap. He was very big, and was never prominent at all. Full Rate looked very well, and was carrying a lot of condition, but on that form can have no chance in the Stewards'. Handicap; The gallop woiild sharpen him up a good deal, as lie is backward. ■ ~. The Sfcako.was only allowed _ to pay oven money in the Publicans' Handicap, and tho public displayed good judgment, as Tlio Officer gelding won easily. M'Grath's stable wont for a win oil Sborlock Holmes, but ho was just oiited. Had it' been'.a six furlong race lie would havo won easily. . Tho-black maro.Volodia was made'a sound favourite, for the concluding race. Sho got away with tho leaders, and covered a lot of oxtra ground, but still won very easily. 1 Formidable was expocted to bo second to Volodia, but Simplex got up in "tho last couple df chains, and beat tho Napier maro, who had led nearly all tho'-way. ' Royal Maid ran much below her Lovin,form. Mr. H. M'Manaway, owner of Maliuta, con r tradicts tho statement published '' in ; this column 1 on Wednesday that ho had to appear personally before, tho. Wanganui Committee. The facts aro that Mr. M'Manaway wasrasked to'make a sworn declaration as to what he knew of tho case, but did not have to. appear in person. \ ACCEPTANCES. Masterton, October 24. Tho following aro the acceptances for tomorrow: —

Hack Hurdles, one and a half miles. —To Kainui, lOst: 91b;; Matakokiri,' lOst. 71b.; To Arai, 9st.- 121b.; Moeraki, 9st. -101b.; Tilson, 9st. Sib.; Dulcinea, 9st. 71b.; Variation, list. • • . ■ ■,

Tradesmans' Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Lady Disdain, 9st.; Clem, Bst. Gib.; Marseillaise) Bst. 41b.; White Star, Bst. 41b.; Sail Julio, Bst. 41b.; l'rizo Bloom, 7st. 131b.; Locliiela, 7st. 131b.;. Fulniinator, 7st. 121b.; Hinupai, 7st. 121b.; AYliito Lio, 7st. 121b.; Rnsearcli, 7st. 121b.; Oakburn, 7st. 121b.; Galahad, 7st. 71b. _ . President's Handicap, iiino furlongs — Mataari, 9st.; Letherin. Bst. -111b.; Chattoror, Bst. 31b.; Polyanthus. Bst. 21b.; Waitapu, Bst. 21b.; Rondrock, 7st. 91b.;'Sandix, 7st. Dlb.i; Rillcmaid, 7st. 81b.; Aberration, 7st. 81b. ;• Sherlock Holmes; 7st. 51b.; Moloch, 7st. 31b. ; Shrapnel Shell, 7st. ; Sharkovn, 6st. 131b. , High Weight I-laclc Hdcp.,-1 mile.—Mahoo, 12st. 91b.; lvaipctipeti, 12st. 01b,; Oryx, list, !)U).; Oblivion, list. 81b.; Gaelic, list. 21b.: Opliir, lOst. 101b.; Speciosn, lOst. 71b.; Grand Circle, lOst. 71b.; Thvha, 10nt. 71b.; Scurry Hack Handicap, five. furlongs.— Volodia', 9st. 101b.; Clem, Bst. 81b.; Formidable, 7st. • 71b.; Thera, 7st. 71b.; Notorious, 7st. 41b.; Royal Maid, 7st.; Diplomatic, 7st.; Russley Maid, 7st.; Roso Lethe, 7st.;

Lady Let-lie, '7st.; Whatarangi, 7st.; Sarangai,' 7st. Welter Hack, one milc.--To A.rai,' 9st. 91b.; Bolario, 9st. 41b. ;i Naphtha, Os't. 41b-; Oakburnc, 9st.. 41b.-; ■ Sylvan Park,' Bst. ■ 101b.; 'Simplex, Bst. 71b.; Scenery, Bst.; Uhlando, 7st. 101b.; Tiwha, 7st. 101b. Stewards' Handicap, six furlongs.—l'ulj .Rate, 9st.; The Stake, list. -81b.; Chicane, •7st. 111b.; .Gawain, 7st. 111b.; Sun Bonnet, 7st. 'Jib,; Platypus, 7st. 31b.; Sliver Shell, •7st. lib.; Scotch Reel, 6st. 131b. . Electric Handicap, six furlongs.—Strath-, cona, 9st.; San Julie, SSst. 21b.; Waicoia, ;7st. 91b.; San Lass, 6st. 101b.; Rose Lethe, 6st. 101b.; Hinerangi, Gst. 101b.; Anga Moano, Gst. 101b.

SELECTIONS FOR SECOND DAY. (By "Glencoe."). The following are niy selections for today '~. HACK HURDLES. ; ' Tilson and To Arai. TItADESMANS' HACK HANDICAP. ' San Julio'and Prize Bloom. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Chatterer and Mataari. ' HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP. • Oryx and Kaipetipeti. SCURRY HACK HANDICAP. Volodia and' Formidable. WELTER'HACK HANDICAP. Simplex and Sylvan Park.t STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Full Raid.' , ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Strathcona.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. [bt telegraph—press association.];. ! Christohurcli, Octo'oor 23. Paritutu; looking in capital fettle, ran two circuits oil the plough, moving freely, and beinf anxious to improve the pace. Martello and St. Joo together moved freely over three rounds 'oil the tan. Both aro looking very fit, as also are Ap.a and 'Frisco, who are responsible for a similar task. Mamapojo covered two circuits at half pace, -arid appears in great heart.

C.J.C. WEIGHTS. Christchurcb, October 2-1. Tko following 'weights were declared today for events to be run at the 0.. J.L. S Black Reynard 10st. 71b., Sen Sen,lost.:;6lb,,;Lee„ide lOst. lib., Faro lOst., Le Beau 9st. 91b., Southern Cross'9st. 21b. 9st: V, Ladies' Purse.-Czar Lvlvolohol list. 121b., Persuader list, olb., Monkey Puzzle list. bi*j Pattypan 10st. 10lb., Disastrous ,10st.. 91b!' Jacket lOst.,' Parole ,10st. ; . . Riccarton "Welter.—ldealist lOst'. ,91b., Medallist 9st. 1311)., .'All Red 9st 81b., Kairoma 9st. Olb., Black Reynard 9st. 51b., DAwn 9st. olb., Gwendolina 9st. 41b., , Replete; Uenuku, Pas Soul, Goldbeater, Roso JSToble ■ 9st. 31b., Clanchattan 9st., Blythemaid, 'Ivanoff, Highland . Reel, Grafton, Bst. 121b., Hiro, Swimming Belt, Fandango Bst. i 91b.,.' .Stratagem, Amboiso. Bst. 81b., Don Orsino Bst. 71b., The Orient, Spinning Flight Bst.

' JOCKEY'S LICENSE. CANCELLED. A . Press Association message ~states that the Wanganui Jockey; Club ' Metropolitan Committee has* cancelled the/jockey's license held by Charles Jenkins. This-decision was arrived at after reviewing the Marton Jockey Club stewards':inquiry.into' a charge prefer: red against . Jenkins , iif . using, .'abusive. language to the judge" at', the conclusion of the Flying Handicap, ; on September: 5. Jenkins, was also-fined £10 for jostling Linkless while riding St. Claimer in .-the' Inlying' Handicap, at the : Rangitikei 'Club's meeting on Septoniber 18.

: MELBOURNE CUP .BETTING. (Rep. Oct. .24.-, 1.11, a.m.) • ... „„ - Melbourne, October 23! ■ Subterranean, is amiss, and it is stated that• ho"will be'-induiged in a.long spell. ' ■ The, latest quotations tor the .Melbourne' Cup are:—s to-2 against Apologue! 7 to 1 !' Tartan, T to ; l Mountain King, 10'tb l. Welcome Trist and' Poseidon', 16 to l.Dyed Garments. ', , (Rec. October 24,. 7.27-p.m.) In, the Cup betting quotations'. Apologue;has.'eased* to' 3. to 1..' Tho ' next in "demand '; are .6' to. 1 ; Tartan, : 7 to -1! wanted,,.9i t'o 1 r Mountain,:King,.' 10• to 1' Wolcomc Trist. and, Poseidon, 12 to l Mool-. tail, 15. to l Dyed Garments, 16 to 1 Bendigo, 20 to 1 Spinaway. . ■ '.