THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 51, 23 November 1907, Page 6

THE TURF.

MARLBOROUGH RACING' CLUB'S MEETING. SECOND DAY. (BY TELEGRAni—SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) Blenheim, Novotubor 22. Thero was again glorious weather for the second day's racing at Rivorlands, arid the attendance, as on the previous day, was good. Trio totnlisator results' were again good. Last year's investments amounted to £6191 for the two days, but this year the figures reached £8300. Some nf . the finishes wore most exciting, and the meeting passed off without either accident or unpleasantness, of any kind. The- secretary (Mr. L. Griffiths') and staff carried out their arrangements splendidly, and the' events were got off with practically no delay.'-, whatever.. The following are the! results :— SECOND HURDLES, ori6-mile and three-quarters. ' ; - ' 122—Mr. J. Coombe s Lerida,,'. by Linstock—Morvcilleux, 9st. slb. : (A,.M'Connon) 1 152—Mr. N. Johnston's Voucher, Ost. 101b ......:.....- (Kingan) 2 3S—Mr. W. T. Hook's Aquillo, 9st. . ' (Fletcher) 3 - Also ran: 32 Bandmaster, lOst. 91b. The winnor, with Vouchor, led past the stand, with Aquillo handy. :■ At the back of the course Lerida drew out, and was not afterwards troubled. Time, 3min. 21 2-sscc. Dividend, £2 10s. •.;••.'* HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, six furlongs. 103—Mr. J. B. Dick's Oilstone, by Hillstone—Lucretia, 10s. 111b. (Mr. A. Huddlestono) 1 187—Mr. J. Watson's Tiwha, list. (Mr.. J. Tilyard) 2 32—Mrs. Smith's Blucspur, lOst. 81b. ' (Mr. Loe)' 3 Also ran: 73 Ohio, llst.V;"' r lB ' Glcnugly, lOst. 71b. Oilstono was prominent throughout,- and won by a length fram Tiwha, who began badly, but finished fast. Time, lmin. 19 2-5 sec. Dividend,'£3'9s, ";•'.-■'•"" OMAKA HACK, 120—Miss Septor's Lawn. Rose; by Hillstone—Spring Rose, 7st.'9lb. (©. Murfitt) 1 166—Mr. J. Bull's Belario, 9st. (G. Price) 2 195—Mr. P. Coffey's Compass, Bst. 121b. (S. Reid) 3 These were the only starters. Belario and Compass led to 'the straight, with Lawn Roso five lengths away. ' The latter challenged a furlong from homo, and in a great finish beat , Belario by half a length, Compass being a length away. Time, lmm. 44 4-ssee. Dividend/ £3 12s. RIVERLANDS HANDICAP, one mile. 90—Mr. H. Davis's Trent, by The .Officer—Trent Alto, 7st. 121b.. • (F. Langstone) 1 108—Mr. G. Bedford's Lyrist', by The Officer—Lvro, 9st. :.. ' '.(A. Ollivor) 2 220—Mrs. H. Fletcher's Silken Rein, by Saracen— Dromedary,' 9st.' : lib. .-' . ■ .'■'■v'-"(S. Reid). 3 Also ran: 96 Mahoe,-7st. 121b.' Trent hopped to the front as,soon as the field were going, and remained'there till-the finish. Thero. was. a. good-race for second place. Time, lmin. 43 l-ssec. Dividend, £5 2s. . ■ , '■ "■ '■■'.•"

SCURRY HACK. Four furlongs. 130—Mr. C. Pritchard's Naumai; by Con- • queror, 9st. 61b. ' (T. Pritchard) 1 216—Hon. J. Carroll's Wharekura, Bst. . 31b...?. :......"......:..(W. Ryan) '2 67—Mr. H.Telford's First.Mate, 7st:9lb. ■'"",., (G. Price) 3! Also started:' 74 Barley,'.B4'. 71b.; 61 Surmount, Bst. 31b.; 32 St. • Flora,, 7st, 91b.; 69 Glentui, 7st. 91b.; 17 Whatakiiro, 7st. 91h. ' Naumai and Wharekura were first away. The latter went very wide at the-bend, leaving Naumai to come in an easy winner. Time, oOlsec. 1 .,£3 9s. and- ; 135.,.,.

RAILWAY HACK. V( Seven furlongs. IO^MrYJ. Bull's Belario, by The Officer —Sprite, 9st W,«3,,,fp r ice) 154—Miss Scptor's Lawn Rose, 9st. 31b. • '• (A..Watson) .2. 101—Mr. F. H. Lambert's Miss Vera, Bst. 71b. ..........'.......-.......(T.. George) 3, Also started: 101 Truthful, 9st. 31b.; 1.2 Oilstone, Bst.; 27 Lerida, 7ft. 71b. ■ ■ At the start Miss Vera took the lead, ■ followed by Truthful) with Lawn Roso last. Entering the straight Miss Vera still, led from Truthful, while Belayio and Lawn Rose ■were coming fast at tho finish. Belario won by nearly two lengths, Lawn Rose just beading Miss Vera. Time, lmiri. 31see. Dividends, £2 12s. and £1 13s.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. 200—Mr. F. Miii-tin's Moata, by Daunt— Haimoe, Bst. 91b. ....;. ; .:(H. Cairns) 1 115—Mr. H. L. Jackson's Rose. PdtaL Bst. 121b J.".:.' -••••• (Gillet) -' 2 137—Mr. H. Davis's Trent, ,Bst. 01b. ' • • ■; '■ (Larigstono) 3 Also started: 154 Wind, ;Bst.' 61b. ." '' . Rose Petal and Trent were first away, but were soon caught by Wind. The trio raced together till the 'straight,, when Moata rushed through and romped-: ihoino with tho greatest of ease. ' Timo, 4 lmin; 29 4-ssec. Dividend, £2 14s.

SECOND WELTER. Six furlongs. 74—Mr. J. Watson's Tiwha, by The ; Officer—Spot, 9st (A. Watson).. 1 291—Mr. G. B. Murfitt's Wairarapa, . 9st. 1311) ...■.-• (S. Reid) 2 D3-Mr. F. 'Higgot's Truthful, lOst. . 81b ..:(H.:. Cairns). 3 Also started; 76 Sweethill, 95t.; : 54 Barley, Bst. 111b.; 118 St. Flora', Sst.' ..'•'.'. Sweethill and Barley- were .quickest to move, and led to the straight, where Tiwha camo through and won easily. There .was_a good race for second place. Time,.lmm.; lb 3-ssec. Dividends, £6 Bs. and" 10s. ,

NOTES ON THE GRACING. . • (BY Glencoe.) ,-■ Prior to the commencement of tho Second Hurdles, The Officer gelding Bandmaster was put up for. auction, and sold to . Mr. J. Cartor, of Blenheim.; Tho Vouchor was favourite.for the Hurdles, but she never had a chance with Lcrida, who won by several 'lengths. Tho winner.- -.vas bought after tho race by Mr. D. Scott, or. Flaxbourno. Bandmaster ran poorly in this raco, and was pulled up after hitting' hurdlo in front of the stand. . i Tiwha was made a .firm • favourite* in the Highwoight Hack Handicap, : but he was slow to commence, and secured a very bad position thereby.- Ho put in a good run m the -straight,' but failed to reach Odstone. Sweethill was' scratched for tho Omaka Hack, leaving three starters., . Lawn Rose was tho least fancied of tho trio, and until a furlong'from homo.appeared, to have no chance, but here Murfitt; brought her along with a rush, and she won 1 by half a length.

Bclario appeared to have...Compass beaten at every stage. , • .

Moata and Compass wore the defections from the Kivcrlands Handicap. .Trent, who ran well for a mile on the first day, proved the genuine nature of his form by going to the front and running the journey in the last time of'lmin. 43 l-sscc. Mahoe began-badly, and thongh he 'moved up at half-way ho was soon done, and finished last. Lyrist ran an honest race, but is apparently not able .to carry a 9-st. burden.. Naumai looked very-soro when doing his preliminary for tho Scurry Hack, amino was not well banked by the public .on that account. Conqueror's stock all seem to bo good sprinters', and Naumai is no exception. Tho gelding began well, and gained several lengths on tho favourite at the bend. St. Flora and Surmount got the worst of .tho start, and never got near tho leaders. Tho bav colt First Mate ran fairly well, but everything behind Wharckura was outclassed. All the acceptors went to. tho post in tho Railway Hack. Miss Vera ran well for six furlongs. She looked'a trifle on the light side on Thursday, and may not be in the best trim just now, but -she should work herself out of the hack division.

Belario ran a nice race at his.third attempt on' the track. He did not get a famous start, and half-way up the straight ap-' pearcd to he rather severely, bumped,_ butPrice was equal.to the occasion, and, riding vigorously with hands and heels, he negotiated his mount through what appeared'to be an awkward position. Lawn Roso is not a good beginner, but,B. milo.course seems to suit her. Truthful is evidently not himself. He galloped very wido in thoßailway Hack, and gave Lawn Rose a clear run on the rails. Bolario's record at the meeting was. two seconds arid a first'. Jivcryone was pleased with Mr. J. Bull's success, as the public recognise "that'.his horses are; always ridden right out. ; . _.-, '.. .That good second day horse Moata triads a hollow l show of the opposition in the 'iele..graph Handicap. The Daunt gelding was'. bettor suited by the extra furlong''on'thai' second day,,and was in pretty light.■■■' : ■■ iTrent put up a 71b; penalty in th eTole-- ■ graph Handicap, but could get no nearer than third: .'.-.,' ■;. :■ .;• •.; . Wind looked a trill* better than on the previous day. but the big son of'Sou'-Westel ran a lot worse. ..■'.■■•." TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING. (BY TEI-EGRAPH—PEES3 ASSOCIATION.). \. Auckland, 'November 2 n ,. The following acceptances have been; de-1 clared for the Takapuna Jockey Club's spring meeting:— ' ' ■'■■''■■:'■' .-FIRST DAY. TRIAL' HANDICAP,- of iO sovs. • 0n» mile.—lnglis', Bst. 71b.; La Cigale, Bst.-31b.; Advocate,.-Bst.-31b,-; Napeufjoe, 7st. 121b.; Henry Havclock, 7st. 101b.; Dardanus, 7st. 81b.; Port Light, 7st. 31b.: Salradan colt, 7st. 31b.; Tito, 7st.;. Catastrophe, .7st.; English, 7st.; Philosopher, 7si. '•••.-■• CAMBRIA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Four furlongs.—Talepitcher, Bst. 10lb.; Master. Soult, 7st. 101b.; John, 7st. 91b.; Rarata,' 7st. olh.; Roosevelt, 7st. 51b.; Pairawaatu, 7st, 31b. ' ■■•.•■■••■ ST. ANDREW'S HANDICAP, oj: 200 3078.' One mile and a quarter. — Uranium,-9st. ;■ Paritutu, 'Bst. 121b.; Akarana, •'.Bst.' 41b.; ~ ricotty, 7st. 121b.; Lord Seaton, 7st. 71b'.; .... Soultmaid, 7st.'; Syren, 7st.; Bully; 6st. 131b.; Lady Regel, Gst; 111b. ;: ' .. ; -•'.' TIRI HURDLE RACE, of 100 sovs. Ono ' milo and three-quarters. — Hautapu, list.' 31b.; Swagsnian, list. 31b.;' Omati, lOst. 31b.; Aqua Regia, 10st. ; ; Cachuea, 9st. 71b.;. St. Harp, -9st. 31b.; /Reporter,- 9st., .- PONY HANDICAP, of 75 soys.- Five furlongs and a half—Octoroon, 9st. 111b.; Manapouri. 9st.; Hugliio, Bst.' 41b.;' Necktie, Bst. 21b'.: Hopscotch, 7st.\ 81b.; Agneta,'7st. 31b.: Mahinga, 7st. 31b:; Balgome, :7st; 31b.;. Ngakapa, 7st.L. 31b.; Carmania,-' 7st. _.31b. ■ HANDICAP MAIDEN HUBDLE RACE, of 85 sovs. One mile and a half and 100 yards.—. . Omati, list. 51b.; Convoy, lOst. ,91b.'; Lady Lant'a, "9st. 101b.; Grey Dawn, "9st.- \9lb.; Catchem, 9st. Blb.; ; LadyClements,'9st. 41b:J Good Faith, 9st.; iißeporter, v 9s.t,; Tangle-foot,-.9st. . .... ■;■-]■;/:-■■:•,. ■■ CHELTENHAM-HANDICAP, of 100.50 v.a,,.. Five furlongs and a lialf.—Black" and Gold,. 9st. lib.; Miss Winnie, Bst. 111b.; Tui>Cake-' ba'u, Bst. 51b. s'Luerece,' 8st:; • 'Frederick, Bst.; Lochbuio, 7st. 131b.;" „7st.. 131b.; Syreii, 7st. 131b'.; Noteoririi, 7st : . 101b.; Quadroon, 7st. 101b:; Dogger Bank; 7st;. 81b.;' • Dovonport, 7st. 71b.; Engraver; : 7st; 21b.; ' Mighty''Atom, 7st. 21b.; Lady\Crcssy, 6st. ; 121b.; Honry Havclock, 6st. 121 V. . ... MELROSE HANDICAP, of 75 sovs.". Five furlongs. arid a • half.—Freebird,' 9sfc.; Lira, Bst, 31b.; Kaitangata, Bst. ? '3lbr; Veronica, ; Bst. 31b.; Explosion colt;'Bst. 21b.; Dcnbies, " , 7st.-131b.; Luros,, 7stJ 131b.;.Adeline,,7st;: 131b.; Ladv Dot, 7st. 131b:: Tito, 7st. 131b.; ■ Jolly jmi>; : ;;• 7st; 131 bY; . Carmania/7st.'l3lb';' v . : ' ; '''•';'"•' ; ''' : "/. '; • -.. '„.; r ,u.o. -,;.:.: :.3iini! pans : '.- ban: ■ '^^f'SECONDIDAYw + ;'-■■- , RACING STEEPLECHASE, of< 100» sovs.; • " Two miles and a lia'if.'—Khama, lOst; lib:} ■ '•; , Grey Dawn,' 9st. 121b:; ■ 'Aqua ;Regia;. 9st. •■■;■ I" 121b.";"Ladv-Lanta,' 9stJ' 91b.,;- 'Reporter,- 9st.v; ' '7ib. ■..-■ "' : ' -'■"-■■rr. : '?;: : ":..•'":■"'