THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 501, 7 May 1909, Page 7

THE TURF.

HAWKE'S BAY J.C. MEETING. ! i ' CONCLUDING DAY. I (BY TELEQEUPII—rEESS ASSOCrATION.) ' Naplor, May 0. The autumn mooting of tno Hawke's.Bay Jockey Club concluded to-day. Thoro was another largo attendance, and thougli showers fell during tho afternoon thoy did not militate against the enjoymont of patrons. Largo fields and good sport were tho order I of the day, and the officials of the club wpro I congratulated on having established a record ' success for an autumn meeting. Tho sum of ' £10,007 passed through the totalisator, male- ' ing a total of £19,693 for the two days, as ■ compared with £18,005 last year, or an in- ' crease'of £1688. As on the first day, fifteen bookmakers plied their calling, "each at a fee ' of £'20 10s. Madamo Molba was present dur-' ing part of tho day as the guest of the club, | ' and, scorned to tako great interest in tho racing.' Results:— OHITI HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs. ' One milo and a half.—Mr. J. Armstrong's br. m. Chicane, by Tho Possible—Forlorn- ' nope, syrs., 9st. (carried 9st. IJlb.) (R. Gray), 1; Mr. J. M'Nicoll's Papa.ta.wa, lOst. 21b. (E. O'Brien), 2; Mr. C. E. Twist's Nero, 9st. 61b. (11. Thompson), 3.; Also started: Corazon,lOst. 101b.; Atanui,9st.;andLobcccio, 9stl Corazon, the favourite, oamo down at the first fenco. A splendid finish resulted in favour of Chicano.by a neck, half a length separating second and third. Time, 2min. 62 1-osec. OKAWA HACK RACE, of 100 sovs. Seven ' furlongs.—Mr. S. Williamson's br. c. King's Prize, by Tho Possible—Dazsdo, 3yrs., 7st. 81b, (L. Wilson), 1; Mr. G. P. Donnelly's Gold Treasure, 9st. (A. Rae), 2; Mr. H. Gaisford's Illustrious, Bst. 61b. (C. Jenkins), 3. Also started: Voetgang, Bst. 61b.; Awha, 7st. 121b.; Pikopo, 7st. 121b.; Polynices, 7st. - 21b. (oarried7st. 41b.); Appin, 7st.; and Obscurity, 7st. Won by a length ; Gold Treasure securing second honours by little more than a length. Time, lmin. 29 4-sscc. HAWKE'S BAY STAKES, of 400 sovs. Sis furlongs and a half.—Mr. W. E. Bidwill's br. c. Provocation, by Birkenhead—Stcpfcldt,. 2yrs.j Bst. 71b. (B. Dceloy), 1; Hon. J. D. Ormond's Sylophono, 7st. 81b. (L. Wilson), 2; Mr.'-E.'J. Watt's Maori King, Bst. 31b., (A. Oliver), 3. Also started: Theodore, 7st. 131b.; Elysian, 7st. 131b.; Fiddler, 7st. 31b.;, Boanerges, 7st. 131b.; Glissade, 7st. lib.; Bliss, 7st. lib.; and Thistledown, 6st.' 81b. Fiddler got away with the lead, with Xylophone on his quarters. When about half a furlong had been covered Sylophono was leading, with Provocation lecond. Xylophone led into the straight, but . Provocation had no difficulty in settling him at tho finish, winning by a baro length. Maori King was about four lengths away third. Time, lmin. 21 l-sscc. BURKE MEMORIAL STAKES, of 300 1 sovs. j One mile ana a quarter.—Mr. E. J. W'att's bile. g. Aborigine, by Merriwee — Indian Queen, 3yrs., Bst. 101b. (C. Jenkins), 1; Hon..J. D. Ormond's Sir Tristram, Bst. 31b. (F. D. Jones), 2; Mr. G. H. Millor's Sandstream,-7st.'9lb. (B. Dcelev), 3. Also - started: Bobrikoff, 9st. 101b.; Tangimoana, 9st.; Kopil, 7st. 81b.. (carried 7st. 111b.); Waitapu, 7st. 71b.; Uenuku, 6st. 71b.; and Lamsdorff, 6st. 71b. A beautiful start was affected.' Sir • Tristram," -Tangimoana, - 'Aborigine, and Uenuku passed tho stand for the first time in that order. At the back - 'Aborigine was second, and > improving - iiis position led, into tho straight and won by a length and a half. Sandstrcam was a good third. Bobrikoff finished last. Time, 2mm. Bsec. , -, , SCURRY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.—Mr. ,J. T. Millor's blk. g. , Tina Toa, by Conqueror—Pokawaka, syrs., - 7st. 111b. (E. Lowe), 1; Mr. W. Cattanacli's Mundic, 'Bst. 81b.' (P. Cress), 2; ' Mr. M. Johnson's Cork, 7st. 31b. (carried 7st. 61b.) (J. Buchanan), 3. Also started: Contendent, flst. 31b.; Tho Saint, Bst. 81b.; Tho Squatter, Bst. 61b.; Andrew Mack, 7st. 131b.: Caron, 7st. 71b.; Waiourn, 7st. 31b." (carried 7st. 81b.); Rangikura,.7st."llb;;'Magneta,' ,6st: 111b.; Ukuia, 6st: 111b.; 6st. 111b.; Forest Maid, 6st. 71b.: Master Stent, Bst. 71b.; (carried 6st. 91b.); and Captain Jingle, fist. 71b. The sixteen woto sent away on fairly ovon terms. Mundic'took the lead

Mid'looked all over a winner, but-Tina Toa, who had boon lying second, oarao with a fast mn at the finish and won by a neck. Time, lmin. 2 3-ssec MANGATARATA HANDICAP HURDLES, nf 120 sovs. Ono mile and three-quarters.— Mr. F. b. g. Master Douglas, by Douglas—Pearl Shot, syrs., list. 101b. (J. Eall), 1; Mr. J. Munn's Gold Dust, lOofc. 81b. (Jerry O'Connell), 2; Mr.'A. F. Douglas's Waipu, lOst. 111b. (T. Pine), 3. Also started: Kaipotipeti, lOst. 51b.; Aroha, 9st. 111b.; and Capulet, 9st. 61b. At the back lAroh'a was in the load, with Master Douglas second and Gold Dust third. At the railway bend Master Douglas, who' started a strong favourite, took charge of affairs and romped ' in a winner by a good three lengths. Time, . Bmin. 21 2-sscc. , JUVENILE HANDICAP,' of 120 sors. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs.—Hon. J. D. Ormond's br. o. Daybcam, by Birkenhead— Eos, Bst. lib. (F. D. Jones), 1; Mr. G. P. Donnelly's Golden Water, Bst. 31b. (A. Rao), 2; Mr. R. Brough's To Puia, 7st. 91b. (F. Coleman), 3. Also started: Celaeno, 7st. 31b.; Stonrton, 7st. filb.; Bridge, 7st. 91b.; Seraphic,-7st. 21b.; Ambala, 6st. 101b.; and . Scot's Fusilier, 6st. 71b. Daybeam was in front at the entrance te tho straight, and leaving the others'without'trouble, won by three lengths. Time, lmin. 2 l-ssec. - ' FAREWELL ' HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. 'Seven furlongs.—Hon. J.- D..Ormond's h.g\ Bollin, by Birkenhead—Goyt, 3yrs., 7st. 4-Slb. (L. Wilson) lj Mr. T. H. Lowry's Ohanteuse, 7st. 81b. (J. Buchanan), 2; Mr. W. Cooper's Sunbonnot, 7st. 111b, (B. Dei-Joy), 3. Alio started: Gold Tin-cad, 9st. ■ 91b.; Vi, 7st. 31b.; Wimmera, 6st. 121b.; 'First Mate, 6st.' 71b.; Seatondale, Ost. 71b.; Iney, flst 71b.; Moscow, 6st. 71b.; Chamois, 6st. 71b.; and Sir Possible, 6st. 71b. Won by a length, Chanteuso -just beating ■ Sunbonnot tor second place. Time, lmin. 28 1-Ssec.

MARLBOROUCH RACES,

' '" SECOND DAY',S RESULTS.. . <Bt TELEORiPH—PEES3 ASSOCUTIO.S.) Blonhelm, May 6. For the second day's racing in connection with the Marlborough Racing Club's autumn mooting the s weather was wet and tho going heavy.' The totalisator investments for tho two days amounted'to £8720, as against £9267 for tho last autumn fixture. Tho following are the results:— " HURDLES. Ono mile and three-quarters. —Playmate, list. 31b. , (A. M'Connon), 1; Diplomatic. lOst. 111b., 2; Scenery. lOst. lib. 3. , Also started: Lerida, lOst. 01b. Won by half a length. .Time, 3mm. 26 4-ssecs. , HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Five furJongs.—Aotea, 12st. 71b. (Mr. L.' M'Donald), 1; Glon, list. 41b., 2; Lucretius, list. Bib., 3. Also started: Glentui, lOst. 121b.; Oblivion, lOst.: Phaoro, 105t.,71b.; and Iphatus, lOst.- 71b. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 8 l-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. One mile and a distance.—Gaelic, 7st. 51b.-(Bennett), 1; Belario, 7st. 21b., 2; Lawn Roso, 7st. 111b.,.3. Also started: Maiora, Ost. 21b.• Silkon Rein, Bst. 91b.; Memo Roso, Bst. 31b.; Osiris, Bst. lib.; and Sandix, 7st. 91b. .Won by a nook. Time, 2min. 4soo. OMAKA HACK HANDICAP. Sovon furlongs.—Curator, Bst. 81b. (Hatch), 1; Gold Bird, Bst. 81b., 2; Overrate, 7st. 21b., 3. 'Also"started: King Post, 9st. lib.; Scaler, -3st. 41b.; aud Quarry Girl, 7st; 41b.' Won' ny half, a length. Timo, lmin, 33sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—Toa Tulii, 7st. 71b. (R. Lamboss), 1: San Fernando, B<rt. 51b., 2; Lawn Roso 7st 121b., 3. The only starters. Won by half a length. Time, lmin. 30 l-Ssec. " RIVERLANDS HACK HANDICAP. Four ' furlongs.—Te llu, Bst. 81b. (T. Pritchard), 1; MoTry Xmas, 7st. 51b., 2; Campaign, 7st., 3. Also started: Axitc, Bst. 21b.; Waiata, 7st. 131b.; Matira, 7st. 51b.; Glentui, 7st. 41b.; Lady Paul, 7st. lib.; Emma, 7st.; and Bravery, 7st: Timo, 50 3-ssec. SEDDON ' WELTER. HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Rock Ferry, 9st. lib. (11. Cairns), lj Irish Rifle, lOst., 2; GokUlird, Bst. 71b..

3. Also started: Snndix, 9st. 81b.; Mataari, 9st.; Burton, 7sfc. 121b.; and White Ribbon, 7st: 121b.: Won by a length. Time, lmin. 19>5sec. ' FINAL WELTER HANDICAP. Six furlongs—Leahora, 7st. 131b. (G. Price), :if To Ru, 9st., 2; Quarry Girl, Bst. 31b., 3. Also started: Lucretius, 9st. ..41b. ;_ Gloii, ■■' 9st. ; Flintgun, Bst. 21b.; and Recollection, 7st. 101b. . AVon!by half a length. Time, lmin. 21sec.,; ' v ; :■' , :: . .■..■/ '■'■ INCITES ON THE RACES.; '.;.'■(nr TEiEaEAra—special .cokbesp-ondent.) . :,:'< -■■■■.■■-z' 1, , Blenheim, May 6. ~; It,-rained."'heavily' from; noon to-day,/and tho \vii3 very heavy for the second day of. the Marlborough races,, but the attendance was good. lii.the Hurdles, Playmate, who : had improved with his first day's race, scored a-fluliy rwin from Diplomatic. The-latter, after jumping badly, ; suffered defeat by a head from Playmate,-on whom M'Connon rodo a well-judged'race. 1 Aotea, by winning tho High Weight Handicap, gave Mr. Lindsay M'Donald his second winning ride put of as. many mounts.. It was a'great race between' Glen and Aotea, and,. with horsemen ■ reversed, it looked as if Glen would-hayo'won. llaiora again stood on the mark in the big race, and'took no part in it. Merrie. Roso showed immenso improvement '. on her, first day's gallop, and led to the turn, •'-where she was collared by Gaelic. ■The-..latter ; then gave way to Belario, who appeared- to win by a.'neckv but the judge rnled-in favour of Gaelic. Support wa3 accorded King Post in tho Omaka Hack Race, but Curator' won it easily.-: Sealer : : was again left, and seems to have a decided aversion to racing. San Fernando' was backed- as if the Telegraph Htndioap was all oyer, though his poor performance on the first" day He had no chance witliToa Tuhi,'who galloped kindly in the , mud, and won";■ comfort ibly. Axite got a slight - bi€,ak in the Riverlands ' Handicap, but To Ru was always handy, and won by two lengths. His win. proves how unlucky ho -was':yesterday. 1 Ropk Terry won\the Peddon Welter, but.'was a 'trifle lvkv,- as Irish Bifie w.-w .coming very strong iri -tb.\ straight, but Price drew the whip, and the Musketry gelding ran-away from it. •'Otherwise it looked: as if, he would have won. .

CHESTER CUP,

(at i«KoniPß—rcEss absocutiok—coFraiom.) London, May 5. At tho Chester Meeting the chief event resulted as follows:— CHESTER CUP, of about 2000 sovs. About two miles and a .quarter. Mr. L. do Rothschild's b. h. Santo Strato, by Victor Wild, or St. Frusquin—Pio Powder, 4yrs. ...' \ All Black, syrs 2 Tiraillerio colt, 4yrs 3 [Last season Santo Strato won two races, his principal victory being in the Prince of Wales Stakos at Ascot. He was third in the St. Lbgcr.]

NOTES AND, COMMENTS.,

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: : Twinkle's party, had a big; win .over' the success of the Daystar gelding in the Maiden' )Race' at'tho-Marlborough' meeting..;''. - The Wellington Pony and galloway Racing Club's -May meeting commences at- Mirarriar:;on Saturday. / ■ •, Provocation's winnings as' a two-year-old total.'more ;,than the winnings'of any New r Zealand two-year-old other, than Multiform. , Bookmakers: wishing 'to ply their calling at'/theJ-Miratriar.'. pony races ' on Saturday must apply for licenses before. 4 p.m. to- , C lay.',; ;: ''',/.-,';'■ ■:.'■!>■';' "' ' / ; '.> V\ "> _:.Winnirig'.jockeys atHko Marlborough Racing, Club's ! mooting .were- H. Cairns four, R:; Hatch 'two, R. Lambess two,- N. Campbell, H: Telford,> IT. -Langstono, A: /M'Con-' non, H.- Bennett'T.'vPritchard and G. Price, one ;each: Mr.'.Lindsay M'Donald.rode >he winner; of the .■gentlemen, riders' ■! race. "■•'•''. .. u ,Playmate's,wi&in the.hurdle race aVßleh-, heiro' places' hinr out of'.' the hack division, , and,, :iii'. future,,he % : wiir have to, compete in, open company., v'l'he.Stepniak gelding is .entered; for ' steeplechase events atWanga-nui.'\"v.'':V'\t::'"':'■;:■-V■■.-'■".■•/ ;.. ••'; 'Gold-Birdj:who'.ran second hi the,Omaka Hack.race'.at.Blenheim yesterday,.<,was not among 'the; telegraphed list of acceptors fdr thatrace. ; ■' ! ,V ■■.:.}'.':■■■:": '■■'•.:'.'-v-v Curator was the' only double, winner at-the Marlborough meeting. : '"?' Mr. ._£.; J.'.'.' Watt;'';who' : won the ■ Burke Memorial Stakes, yesterday, with: Aborigine, had■•• previously won it with Palaver, Float. arid King IJilly.'.:-.";. ■:.--• 'At a meeting of tho stewards of the Wairarapa Haoing' Club, held oh Tuesday afternoon (Mr: ,W. E. -Bidwill in the chair)," it was intimated that the profit on the Easter, .meeting.amounted;to close upon £800. It .was.'decide.d'to'can :for applications'for the position-of caretaker.' 'at-, the' Tauherinika'u -racecourse.-i■'..'.'.■ ■'-';'•' v -'•■■'.'',•'■":■'''.■■• .".■•'■'. ;',; The judg'os,; : appointed by the Racing Conference to deal with the Avondale appeals met' again, at' Napier, on 'Wednesday, night to; continue'the'hearing of- the appeal in thei Royal Soult case./ Evidenco was given by thp, owner, of.,the'.horse :as .to betting, ; and the .decision of tbe judges,was reserved. The further': hearing; of an appeal in connection "with', the- Lucio case.was set'down for last night.' .''■"..".'/:"'.?''.'■;"-. .'•',..■•'..■-.

j~.When;Lady-Disdain won.the Chrjstchurch AutunuvHandicap'On Saturday, slio was making. her'; first, appearance in the eolours of Mr. L'.\Acland, and it was,also that gentleman'sinitial success as an owner. Another of Mr; -Acland's horses, in Coroniform, is to bo given a-spell, .in the.hope.that it will euro him'of the unsoundness .which:' has so far prevented him fromiracing..;.-. -.;- ; t : . ■ ••■-;' '-:. ■'•' The' Moonee Valleyß.C. and the Richmond R.C, recently.,threatened to come into collision by, both racing'on:Eight, Hours Day. Mr; Wren contended that he,'was not .consulted, in the allocation of dates and claimed that ho could race' atißichmond when,;it suited ; his -business instincts.- : A deputation of Melbourne bookmakers waited on Mr. ,Wren with' a' view-to avoiding a clash, and their, proposal that Richmond should hold a forenoon gathering' was; finally agreed- to. The racing public.therefore were in a position jx) attend .two meetings in one day—a unique I'departure. '; ■■■■;;■.! ',■•-"■';.'■. :.-:-'-!