THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 462, 22 March 1909, Page 7

THE TURF.

[Bt GI.ENCOE.]

! RACING FIXTURES. f I March 21 and 25.-South Canterbury J.C. i Autumn. March 21 and 25.-Taranaki J.C. Autumn. I March 31 and April 1.-Soutlilaml It.C. An- , tnmn. i March 31-Manaia Hack P.C. Annual. ■ i Apr; I and 3.-Nolsou J.C. Annual. Apr; 1 and 2,-Masterton E.G. Autumn. ■' •Mini 3 and 10-Wellington Pony and Galloway April 8 and 9.-Greyniouth J.C. Autumn. Apr; 10, 12. and 13.-,Vucklaml K.C. Autumn. , Apr; 1(1 ami J2.-Wuirnrapa tt.C Autumn. Apr; 12.-Patea R.C. Anuual Meeting. ' Apr; 12 and 13.-Foildin s .J.C. BnsU-r. ! Apr; 12.—Waipukurou J.C. Annual. Apr; 12 and 13.—Kumnra K.C. Autumn. Apr; 12 and 13.-C.J.C. Autumn. Apr; 15 and IG.-Westland K.C. Autumn* Apr; 21 and 22.-Ecefton J.C. Autumn. Apr; 21 and 21.-Wi!llin B ton U.C. Autumn. April 28 and 29.-Mnnnwntn It.C. Autumn. May J5 and G.-Marlborou B h K.C. Autumn. May 5 and G.-Hawkc's Bay J.C. Autumn. PONY AND GALLOWAY R.C. MARCH MEETING CONCLUDED. MAID OF ALL WORK WINS A DOUBLE. A rising glass and a northerly wind almost infallibly indicate fine weather m Wellington, and with theso conditions prevailing on Saturday morning, it was decided to hold the pony races at Miramar m spite of the wild sky. The promise of a lino afternoon was fulfilled, and a fairly large crowd attended the fixture. The wind had the effect of drying the track considerably, and the going, if a triflo holding, was not in the least treacherous. Larger fields than usual contested, all the events, and, in the St. Patrick's Handicap, a very fine race resulted in a closo finish between Maid of All Work and Franc, Todd's fine horsemanship securing victory for the former. Maid of All Work also won the concluding event of the day. Unfortunately the running of several of the candidates was unsatisfactory, and it is difficult to sco how the club is going to deal with inconsistent running unless it can devise some means of keeping disqualified and undesirable persons without its gates. It might, however, make more use of its retained jockey, especially when two horses from the one stable are starting in the same raco, and one is palpably a nontrier. ( Ono point, too, that should' be insisted on is that tho jockeys wear the colours notified in the race books. Sixteen bookmakers were licensed for Saturday's meeting, four first favourites making matters rather unpleasant for thorn. On tho two days of the meeting the principal winning owners were: Mr. F. H. Day £78, Mr. J. Fair £39, Mr. P. Blake £35, and Mrs. Wilson £34. Details of Saturday's events are as follow:— TE AEO HANDICAP, of 20 sovs. For ponies LI .3 and under. Four furlongs.— Mr. J. Fair's br. g. Franc, by Mcrriweo— Rouble, 4yrs., lOst. (P. Mason), 1; Mr.. J. Craig's Mytrc, Bst. 101b., carried Sst. 121b. (Todd), 2; Mr. A. Cailler's Miss Ivy, Bst 101b. (E. Thompson), 3. Also started: Lady Dauphin, Bst. 21b., carried Bst. lilb.; Lady, Athlyne, Bst. 41b.; and Ladv Macdonald, Sst. 21b., carried Sst. 61b. Lady Macdonald was first away, followed by Franc. The latter took charge two furlongs from homo, and won easily. Time, 53 l-ssec. MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 20 sovs. For ponies 15 hands and under. Four furlongs, and a half.—Mr. C. Carmont's br. m. Heatherlba Lass, by Conqueror—Kokirikiri, syrs., Sst. 61b. (Carmont), 1; Mr. W. Thompson's Recovery, Bst., earned Bst. 91b. (Wadham), 2: Mr. F. H. Day's After Dark, . 9st. lib. (Todd), 3. Also.started: Trilby, Bst. 61b.; Miss Douglas, Bst., carried Sst. 21b.; Silvery Ocean, Set., carried Bst. 31b.; and Cornstalk, Bst., carried 9st. olb. After Dark was first away and led for a furlong, where Heatherloa Lass, Recovery, and Trilby all closed up. Heatherloa Lass came away at the home bend and won easily. Time, lmin. 3scc. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP, of 40 sovs. For ponies 15 hands and under. Six furlongs. Mr. "F. H. Day's b.ra. Maid of All Work, by Tho Workman—Hinua, 4yrs., lOst. Gib (T. Todd) 1 Mr. J. Fair's Franc, 9st. 91b.,. including 71b. penalty (P. Mason) 2 Mr. P. Blake's Aurifera, list. (Cooper) 3 Also started: Miretta, list 31b. (Walden); Veronique, list. 21b. (Pritchard); Moata, lOst. 13lb. (Eagar); Billy, lOst. 101b. (A. Thompson); Inspiration, Bst. 121b. (E. Thompson) j.Firelly, Bst. 121b. (L. Wadham) ; and Anglican, Bst. 51b. (B. Towers). The field moved off to a fair start, and passing the stand Veronique, Anglican, and Maid of All Work wero at tho head of a bunched field, with Billy bringing up the rear. Maid of All Work drew out across the top and led down the back from Anglican, Franc, and Veronique. Franc put in a run at Park Road, and passing Maid of AH Work, led round the homo bend, but stumbled, and Maid of All Work drew level again. A hard race up tho straight resulted in Maid of All Work winning by a neck from Franc, who swerved badly in tho last few yards. Aurifera was nearly two lengths away third. Moata was fourth, Billy fifth, Veronique and Anglican last. Time, lmin. 23 3-ssec.' HUTT HANDICAP, of 20 sots. For ponies 14.2 and under. Four furlongs.—Mr. W. Johnston's b. m. Trixio, by Soult (imp.)— Marjorie, 4yrs., Bst. 31b., carried Bst. 9ib. (P. Mason), 1; Mr. 11. Eagar's Wee Nannie, 9st. 91b. (Eagar), 2; Mr. W. Richard's Lady Dauphin, Bst., carried Bst. 71b. (Todd), 3. Also started: Lady Athlyne, Bst., carried Bst. 31b. When tho barrier was released Woo Nannie was turned the wrongs way, and she and Lady Athlyne were hopelessly left. Trixio ran right away from Lady Dauphin, and -won easily. Wee Nannio beat Lady Dauphin in tho straight for second place. Time, 55 l-ssec. BELMONT HANDICAP, of 20 sovs. For ponies 14.3 and under. Five furlongs and a ! half.—Mrs. "Wilson's b. m. Psycho, by Sara- : cen—Rose Minister, syrs., 9st. 41b. (H. Stephens), 1; Mr. A. Robinson's San Toy, ' Bst. 91b. (Todd), 2; Mr. A. Cailler's Miss \ Ivy, 9st. (Thompson), 3. Also started: FireI fly, 9st. 41b.; He&therlea Lass, 9st.; and I Miss Douglas, Bst., carried Sst. 41b. Won I easily.: Time,, lmin. 17 2-sseo. ; EVANS BAY HANDICAP, of 25 sovs. For ■ ponies 15 hands and under. Four furlongs [ and a half.—Mr. F. H. Day's b. m. Maid of i All Work, by Tho Workman—Hinua, 4yrs., list. 41b., including. 51b.. penalty (T. Todd), 1; Mr. J. Macnicol's Inkerman, 9st. lib. (Stephens), 2; Mr. E. R, Meyer's Inspiration, 9st. 121b. (E. Thompson), 3. Also started: Aurifera, lOst. 131b.; Billy, lOst 91b.;' St. Helena, lOst. 21b.; Mytre, Bst. 91b.; ' Merrimauu, Sst. 51b., carried Bst. 71b.; and • Lady McDonald,- Bst., carried Bst. 41b. Billy got a break of four lengths, but was at once 1 steadied, and drifted baok to the rear. Maid 1 of All Work then took up tho running from Inkerman and Inspiration. Inkerman raced ! alongside Maid of All Work at half the distance, but the latter drew away in the ■ straight, and won' easily by two and a half ;, lengths. Time, 60 3-ssec. [ WAIRARAPA R.C. NOMINATIONS. Tho following nominations have been reI ccired for tho Wairarapa Racing Club's . autumn meeting:— | FIRST DAY. , TE WHITI HACK HURDLES. Ono mile ; and a half.—Dreamy Daniel, Lebcccio ; Straban, Royal Maid. ' > MAIDEN HACK. Six furlongs.-Cam- . paign, Colossus,. Lares, To Ru, Waiata, Kuli soma, Afterthought, Leahora, Hildrean, To , Utuatu, Merrie Land, Sweet Shot, Kim'meri ian, Projectile. ; EASTER. HANDICAP. Ono mile and a I distance—Effort, Gaelic, Sunbonnet, Merrie Roso, Sir Frisco, Daisy Paul, Moloch, Morrivonia, Silken Rein, Aberration, Tangeroa, : Maiora. I TE WAKA WELTER. Seven furlongs.- . Mildura, Diplomatic, Scaler, Knight Commander, Rose Herald, Grand Myrclla, Te : Utuatu, Golden Rein, Castiglio'ne, Rose i Lethe. WANGAIMOANA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Advantage, Splash, Skyc, San Francisco, Daisy Paul, Aboriginal,' Silicon Rein, KclMj Lothair, Maiora. j

NURSHRY HANDICAP. Four furlongs. V —Sea Queen, Kiltie Lass, Royalty, Acnia, Undecided, vStepalong, Bench, Subdue, Conqueror— Lady Principal colt. WARDKLL HANDICAP. Six furlongs.Advnntago, Effort, Thorn, Mussel, Jx>cliiola, Simbohnct, Mon Ami. Andrew Mack, Stylish, Inoy, Elfridu, Aboriginal, Kelso, Rock Ferry. MAKAEH HACK HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs.—Colossus, Miss Vera, Conquer, Mcr- I lie. 'Xmas, Oblivion, Swallow, Morring, lloso g Herald, Lucretius, Lady Paul, Remission,' j Happy .New Year, Waiata, Andrew Mack, • Iney, Kiinmerian, Loahora, Axito, Purakau, " Tonnga, Matira, Wuiwarcwaro. s SECOND DAY. v AUTUMN HANDICAP. Ono milo.-Ef- 1 fort, Gaelic, Mildura, Sunbonnct, Morrio Rose, San Fernando, Sir Frisco, Aboriginal, ; Silken Rein, Merrivonia,. Kelso, Aberration, Tangcroa, Maiora, Castiglione, Rose Lethe, Daisy Paul, Moloch. I JUVENILE HANDICAP. Six furlongs.- c Sea Queen, Kiltio Lass, Splash, Royalty, ) La-re's, Acma, Undecided, Stopalong, R'cmis- ] sion. Reach, Inoy, Conqueror—Lady Prin- i cipal colt, Rock Ferry, Castiglione, Subdue, i STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs. \ —Advantage, Thera, Colossus, Oblivion, ' Lochieia, Swallow, Stylish, Inev, Aborig- 1 inal, Kelso, Lothair, Rock Ferry, Axite, J Clem, Waiwarowaro. ' WAIOIIINE HACK HANDICAP. Four : furlongs.—Conquer, Merrie 'Xmas, Lucre- j tius, Te Ru, Lady Paul, Remission, Happy Now Year, Waiata, Kulsoma, Afterthought, ! Andrew Mack, Subdue, Lcahora, Matira, ! Sweet Shot, Kimmerian, Purakau, Axite, ' Toanga, Oblivion. . ' TE NGARARA HACK HURDLES. Ono . mile and three-quarters.—Drcp.my Daniel, Lebeccio, Straban. , ROTOTAWAI HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Advantage, Hffort. Mussel, Conquer, Loch- . iela, Merrie Rose, Skyc, Mon Ami, Andrew • Mack, Stylish Elfrida, Aboriginal, Mcrrivonia, Kelso, Rock Ferry, Maiora, Thera. MOROA HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Miss Vera, Diplomatic, Swallow, Merrie 'Xmas, Sealer, Knight Commander. Rose Herald, To Ru, Waiwarowaro, Grand Myrolla, Royal Maid, Hildrean, To Utuatu, Sweet Shot, Kimmerian, Projectile, Roseleaf. TAiraERENIKAU SHORTS. Five furlongs.—Campaign, Merring, Lady Paul, Kulsoma, Waiata, Leahora, Merrie Land, Erina, Projectile. ROSEHILL CUP. (nr rEUGnApit—l'unr.s association—commoni.) (Rec. March 21, 4 p.m.) Sydney, March 20. At tbo Roschill races to-day, the following was tho result of the ROSEHILL CUP, ono mile and a quarter. —Mr. D. J. Watt's ch. h. Footpad, by Sir Footo (imp.)— Pirouette, oyrs., 1; Mr. M. Gallagher's Thrust, 2; Mr. R. L. Barnes's Trajectory, 3. Twelve started. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. 9sec. A. protest against Footpad was upheld, and Thrust was declared the winner. ' NOTES AND COMMENTS. There Trill bo racing on Wednesday at New Plymouth and Woipawa in the North Island, and at Timaru in the South Island. At the Tarannki fixture C. Pritchard's stable will bo represented by Mon • Ami, who will compete in the Flying Handicap. The Porirua team for the meeting will consist of Taitoko, ■ Tauira,. To Kahurangi, • and \Vaimaria. C. Jenkins and A. M'Connon will do the riding for the stable. An effort Was mado to secure tho services of Hatch for To Kahurangi, but the Trentham lightweight had already accepted the ride on Gonuine. . Uhlando and Makutn, who were respectively first and seconiin last year's Taranaki Cup, are both engaged in this year's contest, to he . run on Wednesday nextMr. F. Neligan, owner of Harvest, "' :bo x new owner of the Birkenhead colt St. Aidan. The owner of Maid of All Work refused an offer of £160 for the daughter of The Workman on Saturday. Tho two-year-old filly by Soult—Lady Heater, which recently arrived at Porirua, has already been broken in, and is being , given light work. ! To Kainui, who was sold for 60 guineas after tho Poverty Hay Turf Club's meeting \ last month, won nearly £100 in stakes for [ his new owner' at the Tolaga Bay races. Veromquo and Aurifcra wore both gal- ; loped on during the running of the St. Patrick's Handicap at Miramar on Saturday. 1 Yeroniquo was rather seriously injured, but I Aurifcra was able to start in tho last race. [ T. Todd rode tho winner.of the two prin- [ cipal events on each, clay of the Wellington ; Pony and Galloway Racing Club's March 1 meeting. Now that J. Burns is disqualified, j Todd is' in a class by himself among the pony jockeys,. , ■ ■ Miss Gal, own sister to Diabolo, regis--1 tered rather a good performance at Wai- , mate on Thursday, by winning the Harvest Handicap, six furlongs, in tho smart time , of Imin 14 2-Csec. The Waimate Cup was 1 won by Field Gun,' with White Cockado and Jack Ashore in the places. Other winners at the fixture wcro Liza, British Peer, and Oiyoi. 1 Audax was not started at tho Napier Park meeting, as the weights did not suit. The Birkenhead gelding took fright on the J training tracks a couple of days ago, and ' injured his tendon, and is in consequence being given light tasks only at tho" present j time. • , While Firefly was doing her preliminary prior to tho St. Patrick's Handicap at Miramar on Saturday, her jockey, L. Wadhnm, J fell off near tho four and a half furlong post. ' ' Blue Ribbon's full-sister, recently pUrr chasod by Mr. St. J. Buckley, is, after all, to bo trained at Porirua, where sho. arrived on Friday night. i '•-,"'■•' The Wairarapa Racing Club has received , excellent nominations for all tho. flat races s at its Autumn meeting, hut tho hurdle - events have not filled as well as might reai sonably havo been expected. 1 Tho Trentham trainer, F. Higgott, has been reducing his team lately, and m all r probability will shortly bo removing his s quarters from Trentham to the Lower Hutt. 1 Two Monsohikoff fillies, recently pur- > chased by Mr. Wire Tokens, joined F. Til- > ley's team at Fordell last week. i I Owners are given a final reminder that 3 nominations for all events at the annual meeting of the Patea Racing Club close this '. evening with tho secretary, Mr. R. W. j Hamerton. ' . • ,