THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 476, 7 April 1909, Page 9

THE TURF.

RACING FIXTURES. April 8 and D.-Ciroyintmlh J. C. Auliimn. April 10.—UcIIiiikIhii Puny ami Ciulloway R.C April 10, 12, mid 1.'1.-Aiicklnnd H.C. Autumu. Apr; 1(1 and 12.-Wnirara|ia R.C Autumn. April 12.—J'nton K.C. Annual McoliiiL'. April 11! ami 13.—Voildiiwr .I.C. Easier. . April 12.—Wftijiukurim .I.C. Annual. April 12.—Taieri Air.nlciir T.C. Autumn. April 12 and l.t-Kuniara it.O. Autumn. April 12 and M.-C.J.C, Autumn. April 15 and I(i.—Wnstlnntl K.C. Autumn. April 21 awl 22.—Heefton J.C. Autumn. April 21 and 21.—Wellington K.C. Autumn. NOTES AND COMMENTS. IB? GI.KNCOK.) Pony owners arc reminded that acceptances for tho Autumn and Tauliiim'Handicaps, at tho Wellington Pony and Galloway Racing Club's mooting, close a.t 3 p.m. to-day, with tho secretary (Mr. J. M. Gumming). Knight of Malta, a half-brother to tho defunct Pilgrim's Progress, had to Ixv destroyed in England recently. Knight of Malta was 23 years of age. One of tho notablo defections from the open hurdle race on the first day of the Fc-ilding Jockey Club's Easter meeting is Whatakura. It was generally conceded that the Lctlic gelding had a great chaneo with 9st. Sidney Dillon is sire of the four fastest trotters ever sirod by one horse. They are Lou Dillon, lmin. CSJecc; Ruth Dillon (4), 2min. GJsec.; Dolly Dillop, 2niin. GJsec., to wagon; and Stanley Dillon, 2min. 73sec, winner of the M. and M. It appears that tho New Zealand pony, marc, Kusslcy Maid, who had to bo destroyed in Melbourne last week, met with an accident in the Novice Handicap at Ascot, and her jockey, J. Toohey, sustained a broken collarbone. W. M'Lcan, rider of Royal Blue, was held to bo responsible for tlic mishap through careless riding, and was disqualified for two years.

Gold Thread carried Bst. 21b. in tho Stewards' Handicap at Riccnrton, and, after boing one of tho loaders for fivo furlongs, sho faded away and finished seventh. In the Awapuni Handicap, at the Manawatu Racing Club's mooting, sho carried Bst. 81b., and won very easily, Tuimit, Bct. 21b., finishing third. It has been contended that her failure to see out the six furlongs at Riecarton in November was duo to tho. fact that she had not had a race since the Hawke's Bav meeting in October. At any rate, the man"ner in which she won tho Awapum Handicap gave one the impression that sho could run out a mile- if necessary. Of the horses sho defeated in that race, Tuinut is tho only one which sho will meet in the Great Easter Handicap at Rkcarton next Monday. Armlet and Flitaway, who both finished in front of Gold Thread in the Stewards' Handicap at Riccarton, now moot her on 61b. worso terms, In connection with the Wellington Pony and Galloway Racing Club's meeting next Saturday, owners are- notified by advertisement in this issuo that all nomination fees duo must bo paid before tho first raco, otherwise tho ponies concerned will not bo allowed to start. This rulo will bo strictly adhered to. If reports from Mexico aro to be credited, racing will bo revived on a magnificent scale in that country. Concessions have been granted tho proper parties, immense capital will bo put into tho enterprise*?, and the promoters aro sanguino of success. Tho railway companies west of Kentucky havo promised unusual facilities, and it really looks as if tho California legislation against racijig had boomed tho sport instead of killing it. Grenade's first appearance over hurdles is being awaited with interest. Tho Grnfton geldmg was entered at Woodville, and at Mastorton, but did not start at either of thoso meetings. In all probability ho will bo scon out in the Taonui Hack Hurdles at I , eliding next Monday. Advices from England state that tho cxRow Zealand jockey, L. H. Hewitt, was married in London early in February. Tho hurdler Showmnn, who has been off tho scene for some littlo time, will probably malco his reappoaranco at tho Feildinir meeting. b Lucretius, Gaelic, Golden Gate, Thera Vinco i'urakau, and Silken Rein returned irom tho Nolson meeting yesterday, and were railed homo to their various destinations. Bookmakors aro notiiiod by an advertisement in this issue that applications for licenses to bet at tho Miraniar Ponv races on Saturday may bo obtained up till tomorrow afternoon.

PONY AND GALLOWAY RACINC CLUB, CHARITY RACE MEETING. iir A «- a mcctiu S of tho committee of tho Wellington Pony and Galloway Hacing Club held yesterday afternoon, it was decided to hold a raco meeting at Miramar on Thursday, April 22, tho proceeds to bo devoted to Wellington charities. Tho fixture fits in between the first and second days of the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting, and aj it is expected that thero will bo a large number of sporting people in tho city at that time, a good attendance should result. In order that the various charitablo institutions should benefit to full extent, no complimentary tickets mil bo issued. Tho programmefor tho meeting appears in this issue, and as will bo seen, it is based on tho. usual lines of the Saturday race meetings The principal event, entitled the Charity Cup is worth 40 sovs., and is to be run over a course of six furlongs. Nominations for all events close at noon on Wednesday next April 14, with tho secretary, Mr. 'j. jl' dimming. Owners will probably do their part to assist in the laudablo movement set on foot by tho management and respond with record entries.

, COLD LACE SOLD. tor TELEarurn—press association.) *r r< -n \ „ , Napier ' A P ril 6 - 4. l \ T ,- ?f $ m } K } l >' I,as sokl Gold La< * to Mr. l<. Hall, of Gisborno, subject to veterinary examination, for about 500 guineas. Gold Laco was shipped to-night for Auckland, where she claims an engagement in tho Great Northorn Oaks. . TRAINING AT RANDWICK. (DT TELEGRAPH—MESS ASSOCIATION—COFyiUGIIT.) ■ , Sydney, April 6. .mining at Bandwick this morning was without special features, aud wns confined to short distance work. . JDunolly cut out half a mile in SOjsec, beating Pciidil. Lord JNolan is suffering from a split hoof, but it is not likely to interfere with his engagements. SCRATCHED. (Rec. April 7, 0.30 a.m.) T , . , , , , Sydney, April G. Up-to-dato has been scratched for tho Kandwick Steeplechase. TRAINING AT RICCARTON. (by mleobawi—runes association.) Chrlstchurch, April 6. , At Kiccarton this morning the plough was in capital order. Most oi the work was dono on it, tho weather being ideal. Flitawny beat Husbandman over a milo, run in lmiii 43sec. Broadsword covered six furlongs from almost a standing start in Imin. 17sec, Glonculloch ran a mile in Imin. 44,JEee finishing strong. Sir Tristram did six furongs with 'Woodhey, in Imin. lOsec, and Orsino tho same distance in Imin. 18 4-sscc. stronghold and Eurus covered a mile togother in Imin. Slscc, Bucclnucli and Musterer, spurting five furlongs in Imin. 4scc. \\ histlecraft defeated Sharpshooter by eight lengths over six furlongs, in Imin. 17 1-Ssgc Lady Disdain and Potrovna did' tho snino distance in the same time, tho latter getting tho worst of it. Tho best gallop of the morning was put up by .Bollin and Diamond Star, who went seven furlongs in Imin. DOlsec finishing abreast. After breakfast, excellent work wns done on tho grass, tho morninrr'a work being improved upon in a good nin'nv instances, All Guns galloping a milo mid ii quarter in 2min. 12scc, Contender six furlongs in Imin. 3350 c., aud Sister Anno fivo furlongs in Imin. face. Valdimar was bettor than Passion by a length over six furlongs, in lmm. lSsec. Fasnakyle unci Taskmaster did the same distance in. Imin. lilscc., ami Cvmbiform six furlongs in Imin. lOsrc.. (uup'ftccd). Othors were given light tasks. Tumui .-uid Osiris arrived this lnorninu.

TRAININC AT ELLERSUE. (Br iß[.Eaium— ajsociationl Auckland, April 6. Tho woathor was bleak for training operations at Ellevslie this morning. I'rnctically all tho work was done on the grass, which is in good order. Master Soult ipivo First Gun twelve lengths' start and finished' almost on terms, the snven furlongs being covered in lmin. 30scc, It was a good gallop. Clianteuso, with a light-weight, covered n similar distance in lmin. 30 2-ssec. Downfall, Moriwa, and Hyperion wero in that order at tho end of fivo furlongs; nin in lmin. 4 4-ssec. Tetrazzini, having the best of tho start, beat Tuku Tuku and Elyeian over four furlongs in 00 2-Ssec. Gladsmuir and Bully galloped together, with I'Veevnta beaten off at thd end of a round on tho sand inSmin: 2sec. First Mate went seven furlongs in lmin. 35 1-Sscc. Aborigine ploased better than Moriarty in a six-furlongs gallop donp in lmin. 20 S-Ssec., Auldearn, alono, covering a similar distance in lmin. 2()scc. Maori King was going easier than Wimmcra at tho end of .fivo fuilongs run in lmin. 5,,3-osec. Sir Antrim went seven furlongs in .lmin. 34scc. After breakfast, Uardanus -beat Rarata and Explosive, over six furlongs in lmin. 18 l-sscc. Tiimainupo was better than Lady.Fraiiccs and Aimwoll over five furlqngs, in lmin. ssec., Knkainn doing a similar distnnco in tho snnio time. Ben Johnson and To Arai wero sent round tho hurdles. Thero was nothing between tho pair at tho finish. Paritutu jumped a couple of hurdles, moving very Boratchily.

NEW ZEALAND METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB'S EASTER MEETINC. (BT TEkEGBAm—HtKSS ASSOCIATION.) Chrlstohurch, April 6. Tho following are the acceptances for the New Zealand .Metropolitan Trotting Club's Easter meeting:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs. One milo and a half,— Princess Louis, 2sec.; Silver Ribbon 2sce.; Rothschild Junior, 4see.; Glenroy, 9soc.; Huo Elect, Dscc.; Agosemos, Oscc.; King Tracoy, Osec.; V. K., lOsec.; Flower Child, lOsco.; Rotholia, lOsec.; Electrocute; llseo.; Rosebury, 12sec.; King-Adair,. 12sec.j-Ella (Australia), lSs'cc.; Tom Wood, 13sec.; Lord Rothschild, losec.; Lonsdale, 15sec.; Red Ruth, losec.; and Isabella, 15scc. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (in harness], of 60 sovs. Ono milo and a half.— King Tracoy, scratcTi; King Adair, 3sec.; Montowood, 6seo.; Agapanthus, 7sec.; Merry May, 7sec.; Volcano, Bsec,; Ruby \Vood, Bsec.; General Wood, Bscc.; Bcllevista, Bsec.; Pritna Donna, Bscc,; Sister Julian, Ssec; Miss Ngapara, Bsec.; Comer, Bsec.; Golden Mary, Bsec,; Hamil, 9sec; Gleaner, lOsec.; Deciraa, lOseo.j Silvio, Klseo.; Childhood, lOsec.; Dominion, lOsec; Idaho, lOsec.; Royal Child, lOsec.; Imperial Kit, llsec; JJeaoh Yawy 125e0.; Old i> red. 125e0.; Plain Tom, 12sec.; "Boston Child, 12sec.; Dolly Wood, 125e0.; Rosechild, 135c0.; Golden Bell, 13sec.; Matariki 13sec.; Marilla, 13sec.; Miss Foxhill, 13sec, Irmco Rothschild, 135e0.; Nugget, 13sec.; Horeward, 13sec. j and Littlo Toby, 13sec. NEW ZEALAND 'HANDICAP (in harness), of 175 sovs. Two miles.—Verax, ssec. • Revenue, ssec.; Miss • Burlington, 7sec • Aberfeldy, Bsec. j Lady Lylian, Bsec.; Lady Uaro, Bsec.; Prince Albert, Bseo.; Withington, Useo.; Princo Warbeck, 9seo.; Princess ii/na, lOseo.; Al Franz, lOsec.; Bellis, lOsoc • , g ,,,9? ,0 ' 12sC0i i Ini Pe"al I'olly, ISsefc. and Ti'.C, 13sec.

ADVANCE HANDICAP (in saddle), of 135 sovs. Ono milo and a half.—Viowmont, scratch; Miss Banks, scratch; Classic, 2scc. • Alahaniu, 4sec.; Naughty Child, 4scc.; Gladstone, 4scc.; Michael Malono, Gsec.; Mnori Child, Gseo.j Wild Tree, Bscc.; Lord Vivian, lOsoc.j White Rock, 12sec.;. Glenroy, 13sec. Lady Mary, 14sec.; Eothdlia, 14sec.; Montewood, 14sec.; Highball, 14scc; Lonehand, Ifcec.; Letydale, 14sec.; and Adventuress,' 14sec. - ' PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (harness), of w J? VS J ,3° mil cs.-Quincey, scratch; Woodland Whispers, 2soc.; Cinders, 4sec.• Royal Ribbon, 6sec.; Implore, 7sec; Bonification, 9sec.; Papanui, lOsee.; Sidwood, 12soo.; Cedrico, 12sec.; Electric Bell, 13sec. • Unape, 14sec.; Sloweo; 14see.; Sydney, losoc.; and Variation, 16sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP (saddle), of 125 sovs. Two miles.—Redchild, scratch; Miss Florrio 0, 4sec.; Wild Victor, 13soc.j Wairakau, 14sec.; Special Lad, 17sec.; Implore, l'scc.; Kohino, ISsec.; Classic, 18scc.; Myall 135.ee.; Previous, 19sec.; . Wildlvy, 19sec. Bossio B, 19sec; and Houhere, 20sec. PLYING HANDICAP (harness), of 120 sovs. Ono mile—Elector, scratch; Princess Mα, ssec.; Baron do Rosier, 7sec.; Arclight, 7sec; Wood Nymph, Bsec.; Imperial Wood, Bsec.; Croesus, 9sec.; Onward (Australia) Usec.; Ashwood, 9seo.;. Mavourneen, 9sec ■ Captain Tracey, lOsoc.; Mada, llsec.; Rockefeller, llsec.; and Mambrino Aktiba, llscc EXPRESS HANDICAP (in saddle), of 120 sovs. Ono mile.—Bell Metal, 3sec.; Prince Randlo, 3scc.; Fusee, ssec.; Ben Hur, ssec • Peacock, 7sec.; Alico Wood, 7sec.; Victor Huon, 9sec.; Wood Nymph, 9sgc. ; Joy, 9sftc. • Croesus, lOsec.; Noreen, lOsec.; Ima D llsec.; Special Lad, llsec,; Millwood, llsec • Captain Tracey, llsoc.; Tho. Hobo, 13sec. Proudchild, ISsec.; and Ivy B, 13scc. •.-■•■

WANCANUI T.O. AUTUMN MEETING. _ Mr. J. H. Pollock has declared the following handicaps for tho Wangamii Trotting Oliib s Autumn meeting:— • MAIDEN HANDICAP .TROT, of 25 sovs'. Ono milo and a half.—Rosio Wilkes, scr.; St. Cyrus, 7sec; 0.Y.0.,'95ec.; Dolly Wood, 145e0.; Black Temple, 14sec; Mariner lGseo.; Morite, 18seo. j L 'MisfoHuno, 22scc.; ISottlcwood, 22sec.; Scamper, 26sec.; 'Rothschild Lid, 26sec.;'Anniversary, 30sec.; Electross, 30scc.; Bellemore,' 30sec.; Try Again 30sec.; Lord Lincoln, , 30sec.; Allwood, 30sec; Cloverlcd Lass, 3psec.;' Mystic, 30sec; Littlo Jersey, SOsec.; ■Pliil, 30sce. Belinda, 305c0.; Glenlora,' 3Qscc.:" Notchor 305e0.; and Viva 11., 30sec. ■ '

KIRKWOOD PONY HANDICAP; of 25 sovs. Ono mile and a half.—Magnot, scr. • Lndy Park, Bsec.; Minnie-B, 9scc. ;-Tom Tit lOseo.; Tho Boss, lOsec.'j" Murad, Havoc, 12sec; Flirty,. 13sec; Mystic. nn SDC,; , J r - V A &ain, 28sec.; Morriv;oc, 28sec; Why Not, 285e0,; and Jervis, 28sec. HAMMOND HANDICAP, of 35 sovs. Onemile.—Nga Raima, scr.: Austrcv, ssce.; Bob E T, lOseo.; Irish Molly, 12sec.; Magnet, lCsec.; Rosio Wilkes, 17sec.;' Miss Tuxio, 1950 c.; Bozique, 22sec; Littlo Mary. 22sec.; Itoyal Victor, 22sec.; Huonottcj 24sec.; Major Election, 25scc.; Bello Gray, 27sec.; My-sio, 30sec: Eastbrook, 30sec.: Belinda, 34sec.; and Allwood, 34sec. WANGANUI CUP TROT, of 80 sovs. Two miles.—Woodbury, scr.; Papanui, Bscc.; Lady Lovo, Bsoc.; Airnna, lOsec.; Jack W, 1-Isec.; Receiver, Msec.; Harold Abdallah, ISsec.; Huon Leal, IDsec.; Craigaruskv, 21scc; Dick G, 23sec.; Glenidol, 24sec'.; John M., 305e0.: Lonsdalo, 3Qsec.; Good Friday, 32500.; Nelson; 3250 c.; Miss Tuxie, 32scc.; Mai-a,thon,v 33sec.; Prime Minister, 40sec.; Queen Anno, 40sec.; Kingfisher, 40sec.; Young Victor, 40scc.; Wild Cry, 40see.; Stella Leigh, 40sec.; Black Temple, 405c0.; Lady Park, 40scc.; and Dolly Wood, ■lOsec. CASTLECLIFF HANDICAP, of 30 sovs.;; one mile and a half.—Woodbury, scr.; Miss Wilson, scr.; Receiver, llsoc"; Harold Abdallah, llsoc.; Casey, llscc.; Craigarusky, 15sec.: Kirikiriroa, 1750 c.; John M., 21scc.; Good Friday, 22see.; Monte, 30sec.; NettleMood, 3450 c.; Rutland, 34eoc; and Anniversary, 38sec. . PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 40 sovs. Ono milo and a half.—Victor Huon, scr.; Airana, 7eoc. ; Jack W., lOsec; Huon Leal, Msec; Codnr, lGsec; Craigarusky, 16sec.; Dick G., 18scc.; The 'Flasher,-21soc; Lonstlalo, 22mc. ; Nolson, 24sec; 0.Y..0, 25sec.; To Awalmri, 2osec.; Major Election, 27eec.; Hester, 27sec.; Primo Minister, 30sec.; Dolly Wood, 3_osec.; Kingfisher, SOsec.; Wild Cry, 30.5P0.; Yomig Victor, 30sec.; Murad, 32ecc'. ; Miirinor, 32cec.; Maud G., 33ecc. ; Mysie, 33soc. ■; Eastbrook, 35scc.; Huon Berlin", 35 spc.; Rothschild Lnd, 35sec.; Scamper, 35boc. ; and EleotroßS, 35sce. . . DASH HANDICAP,' of 35 sovs. One mile. Nga Raima, sor.; Austrey, ■ Cscc.; V.S., !)sw.; Hob K. T., lOsoo.; Irish Molly, 12scc.; Kirikiriroa, 17s«c.; Glonidol, 19ecc. ; Jliss Tuxie, lOsec.; lioziquo, 2250 c.; Royal Victor, 22scc.; Little Mary, 22sec.; Marathon, LWsco.; Havoc, 23scc.; St. Cynis, 24roc. ; Huonet-t-c, 2150 c.; Jungle,- 2Csec.; ■ Belle Oniy, 27scc.; Rawini, 29scc.; and Glenlora, 32soe. ' Acceptances clobo on Thursday, April 15, at 9 d.dx