THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 340, 29 October 1908, Page 4

THE TURF.

[By Glencoe.] . REMINDER. In connection with tiie Fielding Jockey Club's spring meeting, owners ,and trainers are reminded that nominations for all events, cxccpt tlio Scurry, close to-morrow, Friday, at 8.30 p.m., with the club's secretary, Mr. E. Goodbehere. Acceptances for the handicap events at the Waverloy-Waitotara meeting are due 011 Saturday. Nominations for the Wanganui Guineas, IOO'J, and the Jackson Stakes, 1010,' close with the secretary of the Wanganui Jockey Club 011 Monday next. Nominations for all events at the Marlborough Racing Club's spring meeting close at the secretary's office, High Street, Blenheim, on Saturday. NOTES AND COMMENTS. The Mastcrton Cup will bo run at Opaki this afternoon. The Poverty Bay Turf Club's meeting will take place at Gisborno to-day and to-morrow. ■ As Linkless is not .quite forwajd enough sho was not sent to the Gisboriie fixture, but the daughter of Daunt may be given a run at Waipawa 011 November 0. The Porirua team, which leaves for Riccarton to-night; will oonsist of Gold Crest, All Red, Gipsy Belle, Diabolo, two fillies by St. Alwyne, and possibly Waimaria or Playmate. 1 Gold Lace is mentioned as an unlikely starter in the Stewards' Handicap. She will most likely bo reserved for the three-year-old races. Gold Thread, who is said to have' been doing excellent track work, will represent Rao's stable in the Stewards' Handicap. Another three-year-old that is mentioned as likely to be reserved for the Derby and Oaks is Sunglow. It. J. Mason has another representative in the Stewards' Handicap in the shape of Armlet. Racing Club Secretaries A. Hathaway (Masterton), J. B. Bairstow (Carterton), E. A. Laery (Wairarapa), and T. Evans (Lower Valley) attended tlio Trenthain races last Saturday.

Heorthcn, one of the light-weight division in the New Zealand Cup, is reported to be doing very well in her preparation at Riccarton. She bea.t Mahuta in a , gallop one morning last week.

The concluding event (Clifton Welter) at the North Otago Jockey Club's meeting last, week provided a finish which is spoken of as one of the best ever seen in the Dominion. Thero were eight starters, and Czar Kolohol, Valdimar, Contender, Helianthes, and Master Leslie were only separated by heads, while the next three horses were all within a length of Master Leslie.

Tarigimoana is said to have been supported for a substantial amount to win the Now Zealand Cup, but nothing is heard of her being coupled in doubles - There seems to bo a general impression that the San Fran mare is not a stayer. Another candidate that does not a,ppear, to bo very much fancied is Apa, and yet last year tlierAddington gelding was one of the favourites. It would be a great shock to double backers if Apa were to land the big race next Saturday week, but there does not seem to be much ground for supposing 110 will beat his stablemate, Frisco.

.. Sea King arrived back in' Christclrarch from Melbourne 011 Tuesday, and the son of Sant Illario is said to be a sure starter in the Stewards' Handicap next week.

Cross Battery, who has been a disappointment since she won the Great JEastcr. Handicap in 1906, has been sold to Mr.'Sol Green, of the, Shipley Stud, and will most likely be mated with Positano.

Tho bay horse Moral has already gone to Auckland to, fulfil his engagements at the spring meeting. In all probability A.. Lord will l-ido him at Ellerslie. "

R. Barlow's filly by Uhlan —Heriot is said to be easily the best two-year-old in New Plymouth.

At a sale of thoroughbreds in Oamaru last week Grand Rapids's full sister Merry Go Round, with a filly foal at foot by Kilcheran, was sold for 45 guineas. A half-brother to Potrovna realised 61 guineas, and Miss Gal (own sister to Diabolo) went for 60 guineas.

.• Grandstand, who knocked tho bookmakers about when lie won at Oamaru two years ago, has again changed hands, and is now owned by a Dunedin sportsman.

"Sir. Jiji's" new Viceroy's Cup horse,Mooltan, lias, says the "Asian," been safely landed at Madras. Mooltan is certainly tho most formidable of tho season's arrivals, and as an ex-winner of tho Melbourne Cup 110 ought to bo deemed good enough to win tho big race. Mooltan, Apologue, and Fitzgrafton look to bo the three principal protagonists for this event this year, as nothing of quite as good class as they are has been imported so far.

111 announcing tho arrival of Mooltan, the "Asian" is just a bit premature, and it is slightly inaccurate on tho question of his past performances. Superstitious backers might, however, get a useful tip from the paragraph.

• Tho chcstmit gelding, Osiris, who has beeii off the scene since ho met with a mishap at tho Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting, will bo among the runners at Opaki to-day.

Master Douglas, who was placed first and second in his two starts at Trentham last week; is engaged in tho Hack Hurdles at the Masterton meeting to-day.

Maranui's half-brother, Heroism (by Grafton), has recently been doing stud duty in Invercargill, but 110 has not yet seen the last of tho racing track, as it is stated that P. Hogan intends to put him in work again in a couplo of months' time, and preparo him for cross-country events.

The Victoria Racing Club's spring meeting commences at Flemington 011 Saturday, when tho Derby will be decided. On Tuesday the Melbourno Cup comes up for decision.

Luko Wilson has been engaged to ride Downfall in tho Now Zealand Cup.

Writing after tho Doncaster September sales, "Spud," in the "London Sportsman," thus expresses his indignation at the buyers who passed over tho hardy-looking Irishbred 1 yearlings and gavo high prices for tho more fashionfibly-bred English yearlings:— "Irish breeders-will hardly regard tho sales which took place last week with satisfaction, for, whereas thousands were freely paid for English-bred youngsters, the four-figure limit was only reached by Mr. Peter Fitzgerald and by Mr. E. Kennedy among Irish breeders. Tho reason is somewhat difficult to seek, for among tho thirteen Ballykistoen yearlings there were 110 bad ones, but of the thirteen only three changed hands, and among thoso are included a Santoicolt-, which Sir . Charles Nugent _ purchased after the sales wero over 011 Friday. When the fact is borne in mind that Santoi, Uncle Mac, and Vitez all had winners .at tho meeting, it almost passes comprehension why tho hardy-looking, good-bred Limerick youngsters which Mr. Harris brought over from Mr. Geo. Edwardes's limestone farm wero not in brisker demand, but timo will probably open tho eyes of buyers to' tho fact that condition in a yearling is not everything. Nowadays fashion means everything, but whereas some sires getting comparatively few winners as yet are in fashion the term unfashionable is freely applied to sires who get plenty of winners. Tho lesson to bo gathered by Irish breeders ns tho result of last week's sales at Doncaster is that no matter "how, good ' their yearlings may be, 110 matter how many winners either tho sires 0 rtiie dams of their yearlings may-have produced, unless tho youngsters are bred on fashionable linos, it will not pay them to send to Doncaster. What, however, causes a sire to merit the term of fashionable, or what is 'the eon-cot definition- of the. term, is beyond tho writer's pcnvofs"of explanation. Sires arc like women's hats and variety artistes. They are in fashion to-day, and are out of fashion to-morrow. Irish breeders need not lose heart, for even tho fashion in jwling buying may chango."

masterton training notes. (by TEI.EGItAI'n.— SI'ECIAI. COUBESI'ONDENT.) Masterton, October 28. After heavy rain to-day's line, sunny weather will have a good effect 011 the OpaJd course, which should bo in splendid order for to-morrow. . Several visiting horses arrived yesterday ; and wero sccin out on tho track this morning. Fulminator, Golden Eagle, and Lady Paul arrived, this after- | noon. This morning the outside of the courso proper only was used. Silken Boiii trotted once round, and then galloped six: furlongs at a good working pace. Kiltie Laso finished a length in front of Sealer over half a mile. St. Charles beat Afterthought ov«r a similar distance. Lucretius with the best of tho start finished up with Merrie Rose at tho end of a mile. Irish Rifle galloped a mile with Daisy Paul, and beat her by half a length. In a strong working gallop over a mile, Blue Ribbon was going rather better at tho finish than San Julie, who, perhaps, did not find the going 'to her liking. Polyanthus had too much pace for tho Bracelet candidate, Espartoro, over six furlongs, lloseal wont once round, finishing up the last six furlongs strongly. Aberration finished in front of Thera over fivo furlongs. Speciosa was allotted long striding exercise. Pukewliai, a Braoelet candidate, galloped six furlongs in good style. Good serviceable work was executed by Hinerangi, Hermia, Golden Rein, Sir Galatea filly, Tumut. Toa I'ulii, Roiuitree, Sandstream, Gaelic, Whakatika, Haeremai, and Golden Butterfly. Full Rato, who is a candidate for tho Publicans' Handicap, seven furlongs, has been doing good work at Taratahi, and immediately after the Masterton meeting will be dispatched to Riccarton. to fulfil his engagement in tho .Stewards' Handicap. Rose Herald is still very lame, and is not expected to start at tho meeting. CORE RACES. CBT TELEGRAPH—PEESS ASSOCIATION.) Gore, October 28. < The first day's races took place in fair, weather. There was a good attendance. The following are the results: — CHARLTON HANDICAP.—Cooce, 1; Lone Star, 2; Jolly Friar, 3. Time, lmin. 32 2-ssec. ' DISTRICT HANDICAP.—AIIside, 1; Warsaw, 2; Dunkenny, 3. Time, lmin. 202-ssec. SPRING HANDlCAP.—Grandstand, \1; Glengarry, 2; Offico Girl, 3. Time, 2min. 3 2-sscc. 4 MATATJRA TROT.—Brown Hill, ,1; Theresa W., 2; Whitecroft, 3. Time, smiri. 30sec. VISITORS' HANDICAP—Ngawera, 1; Cashior, 2; Liza, 3. Time, lmin. 20sec. FLYING HANDlCAP.—Cuirosettia, 1; Loftus, 2; Eous, 3. Time, lmin. 18 2-Ssec. DASH TROT.—Kelly, 1; Commanderite, 2; Dreyfus, 3. . WAIMEA HANDICAP—FIavour, 1; Liza, 2; Fulmar, 3. WELLINGTON PONY AND CALLOWAY RACING CLUB. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr: J. M., Cumming for the first day's events at tho November meeting of the "Wellington Pony and Galloway Racing Club: — PROGRESS HANDICAP. Four furlongs. —Maid of all Work, 9st. 131b.; Wee Nannie, 9st. 61b.; Kauhoo, Bst. 131b.; Dorina, Bst. 91b.; Lady Dauphin, Bst. 31b.; Winnie, Bst.; Warnote, Bst.; Sequestrator, Bst.: and Tho Truth, Bst. FIRST MAIDEN HANDICAP. ' Four and a half furlongs.—Dodger Kelso, 9st. 31b.; Mytro, Bst. 101b.; Prince Roy, Bst. 61b.; Bluebell, Sst-. 51b.; Cheat, Bst.; Lady Louise, Bst.; and' Cornstalk, Bst. . KING EDWARD CUP. Seven furlongs.— Miretta, list. 31b.; Veronique, lOst. 131b.; Inspiration, 9st. 51b.; Moata, 9st. 41b.; Dodger .Kelso,vßst. 121b.; Firefly. Bst.lOlb.; >Veka, Bst. 81b.; Kauhoe, Sst. 21b.

MELROSE HANDICAP. -Four'furlongs. —Herculean, lOstl'l3lb.; " Billy, 9st. 61b.; Dorina, Bst. 91b.; Lady Dauphin, Bst. 31b.; Sequestrator, Bst.; Queenic, Sst!'; Tho Truth, Bst.; Lady Louise, Bst. ;• Winnie, -Bst.; and: Lucky Mac, Bst. ■ .

PARK HANDICAP; Fivo and a half furlongs.—Miretta, list. 41b.; Veronique, list.; Moata, 9st. 101b.; Firefly, 9st; 71b.; Weka,' 9st.; Merrimanu, Sst. 121b.; and Mytre, Bst. 51b. . , '

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. ■ Four and a half furlongs.—lnspiration, lOst. 31b.'; Moata. 10st.'; Herculean, 9st. 131b.; Maid of All Work, 9st. 91b.; Wee Nannie, 9st. 31b.; Firefly, 9st.; Weka, Bst. 121b.; Kauhoo, Bst. 101b.; Dodger Kelso, Bst. 91b.; • and Cheat, Bst.

Acceptances for the King Edward Cup and Telegraph Handicap close on Wednesday, November 4, at 4 p.m. ■ . *