THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 457, 16 March 1909, Page 7

THE TURF.

[Br Gi.encoe.)

NOTES AND COMMENTS, The Napier Cup will "bo decided nt Grcennieadows to-morrow. l'ony owners aro reminded that nominations for tho Wellington Pony and Galloway Racing Club's April meeting close at noon to-day. Tho two-year-old St. Felix (St. Ambrose Fanna) is entered for the Nursery Handicap at Tilnaru next week. This youngster was the most promising of tho first batch of St. Ambrose's foals, but he contracted influenza in the spring, and, in conscquencc, has not yet raced. It is worthy of note that while tho two-year-old race at Timarn only attracted four entries a similar class of racc nt the recent Dannevirko meeting closed with somo thirty nominations, and was contested by no fewer than fifteen juveniles. Serenade's recent rim of victories has resulted in his being set to concede weight to Lupulito, Sea King, and I'etrovna in a five-furlong race at the South Canterbury meeting. In addition to tho Napier Park Racing Club's meeting to-morrow, there will also be races at Shannou and at Opiinake. On Thursday tho Wnrrengato Jockey Club's meeting will take place on the club's course near Fordell. Tho English flat racing season commences next Monday with tho Lincoln Spring meeting, and on Tuesday tho Lincolnshire Hnndieap will be run., Tho Livorpool Grand National Steeplechase will be run at Aintree next. Friday week. North_ Head, Chantcuse, Gold Lace, Seatou Dale, Kairoma, and Berengaria, who were winners at last year's autumn meeting of tho Napier Park Racing Clnb, are all engaged at this year's fixture. King Post's yearling half-sister by Soult was shipped to Sydney from Auckland yesterday. Ulilando and Mahuta are the only two horses engaged in the Taranaki Cup that competed in last year's contest for the same race. Each has more weight to carry than he had in last year's race. ' | The three-year-old Master Soult, who has been sold to a Melbourne buyer, is a bay colt by Soult from Lady Hester. In his eight starts last season he won four races of a total valuo of .£405, and was only unplaced on one occasion. This season ho has been a consistent but a sonioivhat unlucky performer. Restarted twice at tho Avondalo Jockey Club's spring meeting, running second in the Flying Handicap and third in the Guineas. At the Hawko's Bay Jockey Club's spring meeting he won the Flying Handicap, and at Trentham a couple of weeks later he was second to Tiptoe in a sixfurlong race. Going 011 to Riccarton he ran second in the Stewards' Handicap, unplaced in tho Derby, second in the Jockey Club Handicap, and ho won tho Members' Handicap. His next appearance was at the Auckland Racing Club's summer where ho ran second in the Railway Handicap, won the Summer Cup, and ran second in the Great Northern Derby. The C.J.C. Derby is, therefore, the only race in which be has been unplaced this season, and in a total of nineteen starts in two seasons ho has only been twice unplaced. His owner. l ; received soveral offers for him, but refused all but the recent offer of 2200 cuineasj which is a handsome figure for the colt, when it is considered that tho groat Mooltan only realisM 2500 guineas and a contingency. Tho New Zealand-bred Cocky was among tho winners nt tho Lucknow (India) meeting on February 1. Auratus (Gold Reef—Pursering), . who has been oft the scene for a couple of seasons, is entered for the hurdlo races at the Trentham meoting. For both days' events at the Wellington Racing Club's Autumn meeting excellent nominations liavo been received, and the total of 417 for the fourteen handicap events exceeds last year's total by 89. Tho Thompson Handicap has filled with 52 entries, and next to this comes the Pacific Handicap, five furlongs, for two and three-year-olds, for which 45 youngsters have been entered, but perhaps tho most pleasin? feature of tho whole lot is the fact that tho two hurdlo races have each attracted close on thirty nominations. Mr. G. F. Moore's winnings at tho V.R.C. Meeting amounted to .£475. _ This was place money secured by Signor in his'three races. Mr. Fred Hill, a very old and respected resident of Mnsterton, died on Saturday afternoon from hemorrhago of the lungs. Tho lato Mr. Hill was an official of tho Mastcrton Racing Club, and one of tho most enthusiastic supporters and officials of tho Mastcrton Trotting Club. Tho New Zealand jockey, T. Cahill, who rodo Pilot in the March Steeplechase at Flomington, was fined JC2 for disobedience at tho post, and reprimandod for not riding his mount out. When tho result of tho Champion Stakes was cabled through to New Zealand tho tiuia for tho threo miles was stated as smin. 4sec., but Australian files to hand show that tho corrcct time was Sniin. 40sec. Signor finished very gamely and, according to somo accounts, ho might. haro reversed positions with Pendil if his jockey, If. Cameron, had not mistaken the winning post and ceased riding him somo 20 yards too soon. Somo of the spectators, on (ho other hand, contend that Camoron rode his mount right out. Tho "Roferoo" states that Signor will remain in Australia until after Easter in order to compete in the weight-for-age events at tho Australian Jockey Club's Autumn meeting.

MASTER SOULT SOLD.

(DT TELEGRAm—I'BESS ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, March 15. Master Soulfc lias been sold for 2200 guineas to a Melbourne buyer, subject to examination nest Monday.

BALLARAT SCRATCHED.

(BY TEI.EGEiFII—Pr.EGS ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, March 15. Ballarat was scratched for tho Auckland Easter Handicap at 10.40 a.m.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB,

AUTUMN NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received for the Wellington Racing Club's Autumn meeting:— FIE3T DAY. FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP. One mile mid three-quarters.—Kairoaia, Exmoor, Waimaria, Tauira, Dreamy Daniel, Compass, Aotea, Aorangi, Master Douglas, Paparaehi, Showman, Stronghold, Eurus, Yosanii, Xavicr, Southern Cross, Slaidi, Whatakura, Narcotic, Tondergliio, St. Albert, Prospcctor, Commander, Letherin,. Coy, Auratus. WAIWETU HANDICAP. Sovon furlongs.Chamois, Silken Rein, Martyrium, Kurawaka, Tnitoko, Effort, Sunbonnet, Master Delavnl, 'i'oa 'i'uhi, Wliistlecraft, Vnsa, Moscow, Arcliglit, Sir Antrim, First Mate, Firslgun, San Fernando, Chantensc, Rangihaeta, Waitapu, Valdimar, Probability, Tho Cockatoo, Maiora, Waikaraka, Advantage, Ikon, Merrivonia, i Morial'ty, Wimmcra. SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Waimaria, Black Pearl, Kulght Commander, Nylatid, Firstgun; Notorious, Waiwariivari, Ecal'ie, Thetis Bracken, Togo, Llanwern, j Illustrious, Roso Herald, Miss Mischief, Vinco, Mania, Midian. ' THOMPSON HANDICAP. One mileChamois, White Lie. Longner, Aboriginal, Sir Tristram, Bollin, Woodhey, Diamond Star, Sandstream, Diabolo, All Red, Effort, Sunbonnet, Czar Kolohol, Master Delaval, I'oa Tuhi, Glenoulloch, Flitaway, AVhistleoraft, Vasa, I'orolina, Los Angelos, Consolation, Arclight, Sir Antrim, First Mate, Master Soult, Bobrikoff, Downfall, Cllantettse, .Waipaku, Aberbrotliock, Mel'i'io Zealand, Penates, ( Roosevelt, Boniform, All Guns, Ballarat, Sir Frisco, Merry Rose, Maiora, Vi, Waikaraka, Euclid, Ikon, Moral, Merrivonia, Crucinella, Jloriarty, I\'immera, Aborigine, Tan Sail PLUNItEf NURSERY HANDICAP. Five furlongs—Stepalong, Bliss, Xylophone, Rialto, Idealism, Masterful, Lady Medallist, Lao.c Collar, Sea Queen, Royalty, Acnla, Fasnakyle, Kilwinning, Ploughshare, Sharpshooter, Thistledown, Celaeno, Boanerges, Royal Guard, Expansion, Hot Volt, Undecided, Mercwai. Glissad, Ambola, Amphianser, Lares, Ristori, Nautiforin, Cymbiform, Gold Top, Ingoda, Lemilea,. Chauveiiu. Perlo D'Or, Subdue, Theodore, Mir.nl. > RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.Cliamois, Moil Ami, Longnor, Diamond Star, Woodhcy, Bollin, Gipsy 80110, ElTuft, Glonoillloch, Flitaway, Perolina, Gravitation, Sir Antrim, Valdimar, Ballarat, Armlet, Rock Fen'y, Advantngo, Wiifimcra, Aborigine, Courier. TINAKORI HANDICAP, Six furlonps.Miscast, To Kahurangi, Conquer, Mcrrtilg, Rose Herald, To llu, Nvland, Swallow, Brilliancy, Merrio Goor, Bracken, Ukraine, Illustrious, Inohboun.v, Sorennde, MiE9 Mischief, Video, Toanga, Hilarian. SECOND DAY. SECOND nUROLE HANDICAP. Ono milo and a half.—Kairema, Exmoor, Waimaria, Tauira, Dreamy Daniel, Compass, Aotea, Aora- ' npi, Master Douglas, Paparaehi, Rangihaeta, ' Showman, Stronghold, Ettnts,' Yosami, Xavicr, ' Southern Cross, Maidi, Whatakura, Narcotic,l'

Kareroa, Chaso Stab, Tonderghie, St. Albert, Prospector, Commander, Letherin, Coy, Auratus. IIUTT HANDICAP. Ono mile-Chamoi?, Woodhey, Bollin, Longnor, Silken Rein, Aboriginal, Diabolo, Kurawaka, Taitoko, Eflort. H'nibonnet, Czar lvolobol, Master Dcliwal, I'oa Tuhi, Whistlecraft, Vasa, Perolina, Moscow, Sir Antrim, First Mate, San Fernando, Chantoiiso, Waipaku, M«rrio Zealand, Roosevelt, Ecarto, Alt Gims, Valdimar, The Cockatoo, Merry Rose, Maiora, Vi, Waikaraka, Advantage, Ikon, Merrivonia, Moriarty. MURITAI HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—. Waimaria, Black Pearl, Knight Commander, Nyland, Notorious, Waiwariwari, Lcane, Braoken, Togo, Llanwern, Illustrious, Rose Hcrald, Miss Mischiof, Vinco, Hilarian, Midinn. AUTUMN HANDICAP. One mileand a quarter.—White Lie, Silken Rein, Sir Iristram, Bollin, Woodhey, Diamond Star, Snndslream, Diabolo, All Red, Snnbonnet, Czar Ko loliol, Master Dclaval, Gleiicnllocli, Vasa, l'erolina, Moscow, Consolation, Arclight, First Mato, Firstgun, Downfall, Chanteusc, \\aipaku, Wnitapu, Merrio Zealand, Boniform, All Guns, Llanwern, Sir Frisco, Moloch, Vi, Euclid, Ikon, Moral, Crucinella, Aborigine, Tan San. PACIFIC HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— Stepalong, Bliss, Xylophone, Rinlto, Idealism, Gipsy Belle, Masterful, Lady Medallist, Laco Collar, Sea Qtieon, Asma, Fasnaltylo, Kihvinninf!, Ploughshare, Sharpshooter, Thistledown, Flitaway, Celaeno, Boanerges, Royal Guard, Gravitation, Expansion, Ilct Volt, lilysian, Undecided, Merowai, Glissid, Ambola, Amphinnser, Lares, Ristori, Nautifonn, Cymbiform, Gold Top, Ingoda, Lomilea, Inchbonny, Serenade, Armlet, Perlo D'Or, Rock Ferry, Subdue, Theodore, Wiinmcra, Jiirau. SUBURBAN HANDICAP. Six furlongs.Chamois, Diamond Star, Martyrimn, Woodhey, Moil Ami, Aboriginal, Gipsy Bello, Effort, S>mbonnot, Czar Kolohol, Ffitaway, Perolina, Los Angelos, Sir Antrim, Penates, Valdimar, Batlarat, Sir Frisco, Armlet, Rock Ferry, Ativantage, Cruicinella, Aborigine, Moriarty, Courier, Longner. BELMONT HANDICAP. Six furlongs.-Mis-cast, To Kahuraiigi, Conquer, Merring, T< Kit, Nyland, Swallow, Brilliaucy, Waiwariwarii Bracken, Onverage, Ukraine,_ Illustrious, Rosa Herald, Inchbonny, Portcullis, Miss Misohief, - Vinco, Toanga, Hilnrinu.

PONY AND GALLOWAY R.C. For the second day's events at the Welling ton Pony and Galloway Racing Club's March meeting, the following handicaps have been declared:— TE ARO HANDICAP. Four furlongs.-Mnid of All Work, lOst. 131b.; Inspiration, lOst. 21b. ; Franc, lOst.; Sweet Lethe, lfist.; Wee Nannie, 9st. 71b. i Paul Beaver, 9st. 71b.; Miss Ivy, &st, 101b.; Mvtre, Sst. 101b.; Mutiny, Sst. 51b.; Lady Dauphin, Sst. 21b.; Lady Athylenc, Bst. 21b. { Lady M'Donald, Sst. 2lb.j Ocean Wave] Sst. | Rcititi, Sst.; Winnie, Sst. MAIDEN HANDICAP. Four furlongs and a half-After .Dark, 9st. lib.; Trilby, Sst. Gib.; Hcatherlea Laos, Bst. Gib.; Trixic, Bst. Gib. ,• Stranded, Bst. 21b.; Sequestrator, Sst.; Destroyer, Sst.; Miss Douglas, Bst.; Recovery, Bst.; Silvery Ocean, Sst.; Cornstalk, Set. HUTT HANDICAP. Four furlongs.-Kan. hoe, lOst. 61b.; l'au* Beaver, 9st. 111b.; Weo Nannie, 9st. Dlb.; Merrie Oliver, ( Jst. 91b. J Picoteo, 9st. 41b.; After Dark, Sst. '71b.; Soprano, Bst. 41b.; Trixie, Sst. 31b.; Pot Shot, Sst. 31b.; Winnie; Sst.: Lady Dauphin, Sst.l Lady Athylenc, Bst.; Destroyer, Sst.; Ocean Wave, Sst. ST PATRICK'S HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Miretta, list. 31b.; Veronique, list. 21b.; Aurifera', list.; Moata, lOst. 131b.; Billy, lOst. 101b.; Maid of All Work, lOst. Gib.; Kauhoo, Sst. 1211).; Sweet Lethe, 9st. 121b.; Franc, 9st. 21b.; Inspiration, Sst. 121b.; Firefly. Bst. 121b. f Inkerman, Sst. 10lb.; Picotce, Bst. 71b.; Merrimanu, Sst. 51b.; Anglican, Sst. 51b.; Pot Shot, Bst. lib.; Rcititi, Sst.; Miss Dean, Sst.; Misa Douglas, Sst. BELMONT HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a half.—Franc, lOst. lib.; Psycho, 9sL 41b.; Firefly, 9st. 41b.; Miss Ivv, 9st.j San Toy, Sst. 911).; Mutiny, Bst, 41b.; Hoatherlea. Lass, Bst. 41b.; Miss Douglas, Sst. EVANS BAY HANDICAP. Four furlongs and a half. —Aurifera, lOst. 1311).; Maid of All Work, lOst. 131b.; Billy, lOst. 91b.; Moata, lOst. 71b.; Kauhoo, JOst. 21b,; St. Helena, lOst. 21b.; Inspiration, 9st. 121b.; Franc, 9st. 71b.; Anglican, 9st. lib.; Inkerman, 9st. lib.; Psyche, 9st.; Merry Oliver, flst.; Picotee, Sst. lfllb. j Mytre, Sst. 91b.; Merrimanu, Sst. 51b.; Lady M'Donald, Bst. Acceptances for the St. Patrick's Handicap and the Evans Bay Handicap close at 3 p.m. to-morrow, with the secretary, Mr. J. M. Cuw> ming.

APPEALS.

(81 TELECB/irH—rtlES3 ASSOCIATION.! Auckland, March IS. At a meeting of tho Metropolitan Committc# held at the Auckland Racing Club's Rooms to. night, the license of W. H. Pearson, jockey, was suspended pending tho hearing of his appeal to the Metropolitan Committee against his life disqualification imposed by tho Waioeka Jockey Club. Mr. B. A. Price and the secretary were appointed to net as tho Metropolitan Club's representatives at; the hearing of the appeals of S. G. Lindsay, M. Ryan, and G. Pell to tho conferenco, which .will be held ill Wellington on March 27, The hearing of tho Cunningham appeal was adjourned.

A.J.C. WEIGHTS,

Sydney files to hand shove tho following weights for events at tho A.J.C. meeting:— SYDNEY CUP. Two miles.-Bobrikoff, Ost. 51i).; Tulkeroo, 9st. 41b.; Downfall, Bst. 121b.j Antonlous, Bst. 111b.; Prophecy, Bst. 91b.; Lord Nolan, Bst. Sib.; Dyed Garments, Bst. Tib.; Moral, Sat. Gib.; loloiro, Sst. 31b.; Trno Light, Bst. 31b.; Pendil, Sst. 31b.; l'arsce, Sst. 31b.; King's Cross, Bst. 31b.; Virtu, Bst. 21b.; Neith, Sst. 21b.; Plunder, Sst. 21b.; Kyeadgcrie, Sst. 21b.; Togo, Bst, 21b.; Flaxen, Bst. 21b.; Soddon, Sst.; Hose Bay, 7st. 121b.; Vanadium, 7st. 121b.; Alias, 7st. 121b.; Dclenda, 7st. 121b.; Trafalgar, 7st. lllb.; Lady Wilde, 7st. 101b.; Mazarin, 7st. 10lb.; Kunialo, 7st. 91b.; Legation, 7st. 91b. j Golden Slipner, 7st. Sib.; Nushka, 7st Sib.; Knox, 7st. 91b.; Flavimus, 7st. 71b.; Little Toy, 7st. 71b.; Vorniclc, 7st, 711).; Parkeo, 7st. 71b.; Little Lad, <st. rib.; Call Boy,' 7st. 71b.; Ikon, 7st. 61b.; Lady Diffidence, 7st'. 61b.; Pharos, 7st. 51b.; Vavasor, 7st, 51b.; Artillcrio, 7st. 51b.; Dunolly, 7st. 41b.; Bobby, 7st. 41b.; Monobel, 7st. 41b.) Demolition, <st. 41b.; King lite, 7st. 21b.; Unirnrie, ; st. 21b.; Trentmoon, 7st.; Exsul, 7st.; Proportion, (st.; . Florence, Ost. 121b.; Mcnjmore, 6st. ; l*ivo Crown, Gst. 121b.; Snapshot, fist. 121b.; Pe orhof, est. 101b.; llowletts, fist. 101b.; fist. Mb.} Kerlie, Ost. 91b.; l'aspalum, Ost. 91b.; Maltose, Gst. 71b.; Didus, Gst. 71b.; Grey Plume, Gst. 71b.; King Berry. 6st. 71b.j.Hoax, Gst. ,Ib.; Black Prillee, Gst. Tib.; Curtain Lecture, fist. 71b.; Beau Vivo. Ost. 71b.: too I pad, fist. ( b.|< Black Buck, Gst. 71b.; Salvadora, <M. .lb.ii Hauraki, Ost. 71b.; Pinfall, list, ill).; Contartgo, Gst. 71b.; Woolloomooloo. Gst. 71b.; leather, stitch, Gst. 71b.; Loch Hilda, Gst. db.; Rocklight, Gst. 71b.; Lancasterite, Gst. (lb.; Somnanibulist, Gst. 71b.; Nalurnu, bst.db.; Mindful, 0 5 t. 71b.; Flavcl, Ost. 71b.; No Name, Gst. db.; Sledge, Ost. 71b. DONCASTER HANDICAP. One milo.—Pink 'tin lOst. lib.; Neith, 9st'. 101b.; Maltine, 9st. 71b.; Bobrikoff, Ost. 71b.; Scotland, 9st. db. j lolalre, Sst. fill).; Penates, 9st. 31b.; larsoe, 9st. 21b : Virtu, Ost. 21b.; Montcalm, flst.; Downfall, Bst.' 131b,; Antonious, Bst. 131b.; 131b • True Scot, Sst. lllb.; Moral, est. 91b.(. Kvciulgorie, Bst. 91b.; Maznrin. Sst. 71b.; lvnox, Bs't. 71&; Roso Hay, Sst. 71b.; Legation, bst. G b.; Welcomo Trist, Sst. Mb.; Plunder. Sst. 51b.; Toko, Sst. 51b.; Seddon, Sst. 51b.; Lnchantour, Sst. 51b.; Flaxen, Sst. 51b,; Irishman, Bst. 4 b.; Larinn, Sst. 41b.; lleiro, Sst. 41b.; Lady Wilde, Sst. 31b.; Nushka, Bst. 31b.; Mundoie, Sst. 21b.; Kumalo, Sst. 21b.; Metograpli, Sst. 21b.; Lord Beauchanip, Sst. lib.; Fillo Fogi. Sst. lib.; Son of the Marsh, Sst.; Little Lad, Sst.: Lady Ruolialf, Sst.; Vernicle, 7st. 131b.; Ilymaii, 7st. 131b.; Golden Slipper, 7st", 131b.; Little Toy, 7?t----131b.; Ariki, 7st. 131b.; I'erkeo. 7st. !311>.; Flavians, 7st. lllb.; Ikon, 7st. lllb.; Call Boy, vst. lfllb.; Vavasor, 7st. 91b.: Bobby, 7st. 01b.; Dunolly, 7st. 91b.; Artillcrio, 7st. !)lb.; King Bei>, ist. Sib.; Lady Diffidence, 7st. 81b.; ITngarie, 7st. 511).; Pompous, 7st. Gib.; MouoM. Tst. 61b.; Demolition, 7st. 51b.; Proportion, 7st. 511).; Citliara. 7st. 41b.; Haw Bee, 7st. 'lib.; Bright Steel, ist. 411).; Miss Mnlster, 7st. 31b.; Matchmaker, >Bt. 31b.; Gold Pan, 7st. 21b.; Florauce, 7st. !lb.; Coppertop, 7st. lib.; Lord Cecil, 7st. lib.; tferr Mond, 7st.; Maltmnli, 7st.; Rose Linnet, "st.; Spcciinon, 7st.; How-Mis, 7st.; Salvia, "st.; Petorhof, 7st.; Raeia, fist-. l.'ilb.; Flavinc, ist. 131b.) Paspaluni, (M. 131b.; Kerlie. fist. 131b.; My Sister, fist, 1311).; Orlet. fist. 131b.; ?rieiul, Gst. 121b.; I'eau Vive, Ost. 1211).; Rouble, ist.'l2lb.; Edna May, fist. 121b.; Lueiana, fist. 1211).; Snapshot, Ost. l:!lb.; Lady Fueile, Gst. !>lb.; Berber, Gst. lllb.; L.G.M., fist, lllb.; Maiosft, Gat. lllb.! Curtain L«olm'p,Gst.lllb.; Mnltll, fist, lllb.; Lunar Lialit, fist. 1011).; Flavcl, Ist. 101b.; Didns, Gst.. 101b.; Parmesan, fist. 011).; Indolent, Ost, 1011).; Ccntango. Gst. 101b. { 'Jalnrmi, Gst. 101b.; Oradlre, Gst. 301b.; Gre'v I lume, Gst. 911).; Achillean, Gst. 91b.; Black luck,, Gst. 91b.; Bullautrae, Ost. 9ll).; Woollooaoolo'o, Gst. 91b.; Carissimn, Ost. 91b.; l'Votpad, • st. 71b.; Featherstitch. Ost. 71b.; Pinfall, fist 1 lb.; King Berry, Gst. 71b.; Confetti, Ost. 71b.; ;laribelln, IM. 71b,; Banqiio, (M:. 71b.; Merr jigltt, list. 71b,: Clianmde. Ost. Tib.: Lancasterte, Gst, 711).; lfnax, Gst. 71b.; V'Callum, Gst, lb.; No Name, Gst. 71b.; Loeli Hilda, fist. 71b,j ledge, fist. 71b.; Francis, Gst, 71b.; Kilbridoy St. "lb.