THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 537, 18 June 1909, Page 9

THE TURF.

RACINC FIXTURES. Jiine 10 and 17.—Hdwko's Buy J.C. Winter. Juno 23 and 24.—Napier Pnrk B.C. Winter. July 8 and !>.—Gi.iboriie lt.C. Sleepledliass. July 17, 21, and 24,-Wollington B.C. Winter. July 22.—Wellington Pony and Galloway R.C. Aug. 10, 12, and.l4.—C.J.C. Grand National.

HAWKE'S BAY J.C. WINTER.MEETINC. JUNE' STEEPLES WON BY SPECIOSA. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) . i Hastings, June 17. Tho Winter meeting of tho Hawke's Bay Jockey Club was l concluded to-day, the weather, being line, but ovorcast. Tho totalisatdr investments amounted to £6020, making £12,065 for tho two days, as compared with £12,540 for the two days of tho last Winter, meeting—a decrease of £475. Thirteen bookmakers were licensed. The following are the results:—

KIDNAPPERS HACK, HURDLES, One mile and a half.—ilr. J. Whenuaroa's ch. g.: EaThiti, by Douglas—Progress,- 6yrs., i/st. 71b. (W Young), 1; Mr. O. George's Somali, • lOst. (N. Campbell), 2; Mr. G. C. Hamilton's Forest, lOst. 91b. (T. Pine), 3. Also started: Polyanthus, lOst, 61b.; Diplomatic, lOst. "41b.; Yosami, 9st. 131b.Andrew Maek, 9st. 71b.; Chicane, 9st. 41b.; Mother Goose, 9st."; Maimoe, 9st.; Monsieur Bcaucaire, 9st. (carried 9st. 41b); and Donzel, 9st. (carried 9st. 41b.). llawhiti won a good race by half a length. Forest was a couple of lengths behind Somali. Time, 2min. 50sec. .-

NGAMATIA HANDICAP. One mile and a furlong.—Mr. D. M'Leod's blk. m. Pohutu, by Explosion—Miss Rose, 4yrs., 9st. 41b. (E. Lowe), 1; Mr. C. Kingston's Lamsdorff, 9st. lib. (F. D. Jones), 2; Mr. F. Hall's Iranui, 9st. 61b. (W. Ryan), 3. Also started: Muskorry, lOst. 101b.; nnd Mahuta, lOst.21b. Iranui was left at the start. Pohutu showed the way into the straight, and won by a length, a couplo of lengths separating second and third. Time, lniin. G7 3-ssec.

".HAWKE'S BAY HURDLES. Two miles. —Mr. J. Munn's b.g. Gold Dust, by Gold Reef—Pearl Powder, aged, lOst. 71b. (Jerry O'Oon.nell), 1; Mr. W. Griffin's Commander, 9st. 121b'. (T. Pine), 2; ..Mr. J/Casserle.v's Compais, list. lib. (C. Cochrane), 3. Also started: Ben Jonson, list. 91b.; Kairoma, lOst. 131b.; Aorangi, lOst. 31b.; and Reservoir, lOsfc. Commander, Compass, and Gold Dust .negotiated tho last hurdle together, lifter wKch-Gold Dust made his run and won by a neck. Time, 3min. 50 3-ssec.

LADIES' ,NECKLACE. Once round.— Mrs. W. J. Douglas's b. g. Pikopo, by San Fran —Young TJira, 4jts., 12st. 111b. (Mr. G. Hirst)/ 1; Mr. J. Bull's Irish Rifle, 12st. 181b. (Mr. P. Neagle), 2; Miss Beatson's Tlie Squattor, llst.\4lb. (Mr. G. Beatson), 3. Alio started: Probability, 12st. 31b.: Loiret, list. 81b.; Nadine, list., 61b.: Mussel, list. 51b.; Waioriki, lOst. 121b'.; and ClaUghton, 1( Ist. -71b. ; Pikopo won comfortably by a length, three lengths separating second and third. Time, lmin. 65 3-osee. Tliis is the first occasion upon which tHio same horse; belfflitting to the sa.mo owner, has, wto Wh Bracelet and Necklace at a Hawke's Bay Winter meeting/.

JUNE' STEEPLECHASE. About two miles and a half.—Mr. T. Lloyd's br. m. Spcciosa, by.St.: Hippo—Lady Spcc, 6yrs.,- lOst. 91b. (J. H. M'Gregor), 1; Mr. A. J. Jackpot, 12st. 31b. (D. Watt). 2; Mr. H. Fryer's 'Lingerer, 9st. 81b.: (F. Flymi),. 3. Also started: Eurus, 12. H. 31b.:; Arohai' lOst'; 51b.; Te Kainui, 9st. 91b.; Ooy, 9st.'7lb',;' and Gold Shower, 9st. 71b'.* Aroha and.Gold Shower fell and Eupis ran off. Speciosa and Jaolqrot took the last jump together, and a capital race to the post ensued, Speciosa winning by a little more than half a' length,, three lengths sepiTating second, and third. Time, Smin. 6 l-ssec. ' •

RAUKAWA HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Mr. H. M'Manaway's 'ch. g Northeast, by Euroclydon—Marianha, : 4yrs., list. 131b. (A. Oliven, 1; Mr. F. G. Boe's Thotis, 9st. 61b. (H; Cairlis), 2; Mr.- S.- -WillinmEon's King's. Prize, lOst; 41b. : (W. Flynn), 1 3. Also started:. Guiding- Step, lOst.'4lb. ; Tina Toa, 9st.-131b.; Rohepotao, 9st. 91b.; Awha. 9st. 71b. ; The Limit; 9st.; Icel, 9st:; Beroola, 9st.; ind Amato, 9st. 41b. Won easily by .four lengths, about half' that distance ; 'separating second and third. Time, lmin. 30 2-ssec.

. FINAL-' HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Mr. D. Kemp's br. f. Vi, by Merriwee—Armada, 3yrs., lOst. lib. (E. , Lowe), 1; Mr. F. Armstrong's Illustrious, 9st. (A. Oliver);. 2; Hon. J; D. Ormond's Mantyrium. lOst. 91b. (F. D; Joiies), Also "started : Waika'raka," lOst. 111b, ' W r on'by N throe lengths,. Mariiyrium. being another two lengths away, third. Time, lmin.. 17 2isec. ' ~• ■

• NOTES ON THE RACING. : ■!'■ (By Telegraph.-Special Correspondent) ' , . Hastings, Juno 17. Proceedings opened to-day With the' Hack Hurdles, in which' Polyanthus was made favourite. Different'tactics -. woto pursued with her to-day, but tho change was ineffectual, and, after flattering her backers till tho last' fence, she fell back beaten. AndrewMack and Biplomatio'made the 1 early running, but Rawhiti, well handled by W. Young, was always prominent, and, at the six-furlong post, -he went to tho front, and - was- -notheaded again. Somali put in a good late run, but was beaten by a neck. : ' , Pohutu wiis tho only horso ; enquired for m the second race, and he won comfortably; At tho start Muskerry was first away, while Pohutu stumbled badly, but E. Lowo'quickly recovered his balance, and set out 1 after the leader. At the half-mile post he was in a handy position, and eventually won oasily from Jus- stable: companion, Larasdorff, who finished very fast. Iranui again got badly away, and was novor prominent. Tho locally-owned Kairoma was a strong public choice in the Hawke's Bay Hurdles, out, after, running prominently for a mile, lie faded away, and finished last. Tho Auckland crack, Ben Jonson, lost his rider at the first fence. After this Commander took charge, and was not headed till a few yards off tho post, though at several times during tho race Itis supremacy was disputed. Compass, Gold Dusti and Commander jumped the last fence together, and, in tho run home, Munn's gelding won bv a nccl; from Commander, with Compass closo up third. - Tho. race was * run .at a: slow paco over the first mile, but, after that, ' it improved. Kairoma's poor showing is drfficult to acoount for, as ho had been going very well on tho tracks, and no fault coukl bo round with bis jumping in the race. -.The Ladies' Necklace was generally voted as between Pikopo and Irish Hifle, anything else being at long odds. At the start Mr. Geo. Beatson, on The Squatter, 'anticipated tho barrier, and got a break of several lengths, while, Irish Rifle stumbled and nearly unseated Mr. Neagle, who was cheered for his good ' recovery. The, Karamu-owncd Claughton made the early running, . while Pikopo was always handy, with Irisk Rifle lying last. Pikopo won easily." from 'Irish Riflo, who camo very fast at the finish. ,• Tho- June Steeples was a grand race. • At the first fence Coy was in front, . but then Gold Shower ran, into the lead, and a fast pace was set. Tho Gold Reef gelding led all down tho back; but fell at the double, and Coy took up tho running followed by Jackpot and-Eurus. Tho latter ran off ot the samo fonooi as yesterday. Jackpot and Coy. wore in front whin the last mile was entered upon, jvith Speciosa in third place. ,The latter took charge at the six-furlong post, and alio and Jackpot then had tho raco to themselves. Both wero jumping excellently, and it was not uiltil. the last fenco that the weight told-on Jackpot, and, in a warm finish, tho maro won by a length, with Lingerer just in front of Coy, Aroha fell at the double. Te Kainui was the only other horso to finish. . - . i

North-east wns first away in the Raukawa Handicap, and, from this out, he was* never headed. Rohepotae was his nearest attendant down the back, and, across the bottom, Thetis and King's Prize ran into : the places and stayed thero till ,tlie finish.

Waikftraka was made favourite in the Final Hnndicap, but there was always plenty of money for Vi. Tlio ! latter jumped out first .and was never headed, winning in an easy'manner by a couple of lengths. Illustrious was sore-when doing his preliminary, but'he shook, it off, and was going very strongly, at tho fluiah.

NAPIER PARK WEIGHTS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Napier, Juno 17. ' Mr. J. Chadwick has declared tho following weights for Napier Park Kacing Club's Winter meeting MOTEO' HACK HURDLE RACE. Ono milo and three-quarters.—Auratus, list. 21b.; Forest, lOst. lllb.;'Polyanthus, lOst. 8lb.; Pukenui, lOst. 41b.; Somali, lOst. 41b.; Diplomatic, lOst. 3ib.j Hatlejv lOst. 21b.; Rawhiti, lOst. 21b.; Nero, lOst. alb.; Lebeccio, 9st 91b.; Nadine, 9st. 81b.; Peregrin*, 9st. 51b.; Erl King, 9st. 41b.; Chicane; 9st. 21b.'; Mungo l'ark, 9st.; No. Shot, »st.; Whareponga, Ost.; Pukehou, Ost.; Dorisel, 9st.; Grand Poplar, 9st.; and Mother Goose, 9st.

PETANE HACK HANDICAP: Seven furlnngs.—Guiding Step, lOst. slb.j Tina Toa, lOst.;.Waipunui, Dsfc. 131b.; Waioriki, 9st. 121b.; Chamois, 9st, 91b.; Rohepotae, 9s. 41b.; Marathon, 9st. 31b.; The Limit, 9st. 21b.; Icel, 9st.; Obscurity, 9st.; Monsieur Bcaucaire, 9st.; and Mekai, 9st.

STEWARDS' STAKES HANDICAP. One mile.—Bollin, lOst. 121b.; Vi, lOst. lllb.; Waikaraka, lOst. 91b.; Martyrium, lOst. 91b.; Woodhoy, lOst. 91b.; Paisano, lOst. 21b.; Kopti, lOst. 2lb.} Maiora, lOst.; Uenuku, 9st. 121b.; Loiret, 9st. 61b.; Iranui, Ost. 41b.; Illustrious, 9st. 31b.; • Lam6dorff, 9st. 21b.; Hydraulic, 9st.; Mnssel, Pst.; Serapliine, 9st.j and Carissima, Ost. ' NAPIER STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. About three miles.—Jackpot, 12st. 51b.; ' Le Beau, list. 91b.; Audax, list. 71b. i.Eurus, list. -Sib.; Speciosa, list. 41b.; Capitol,' list. 31b.; Nadador, list. 21b.; Moccasin, lOst 101b.; Aroha, 131b.; Northern Star, 9st. 121b.; El Dorado, 9st. "121b.; Lingerer, 9st, 81b.; Te Kohai, 9st. 81b.; Defeat, 9st. 81b.; Gold Shower, 9st. 71b.; Wairaki, 9st. 711.; Coy, 9st. 71b.; and Sylvia Maid, 9st. 71b. : LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—Maku, list. 91b.; Nero, list. 91b.; Waioriki, list. 51b.; Sealer, list. 81b.; Peregrine, list. ;■ Colossus, lOst.. 81b.; Maihioe, lOst. 71b.; Gold Bird, lOst. 71b.; Mokai, lOst. 71b.; Water O' Milk, lOst. 71b.; and Pukehou, lOst. 71b. . AHUBIRI HURDLE RACE. Ono mile and three-quarters.—Ben Jonson, list. 81b.; Gold DuSt, list. 31b.; Kairoma, lOst. 101b.; Ailratus, lOst. 21b.; CommandeT, lOst.; , Capulet, 9st. 121b.; Corazon, 9st. 101b.; Rookby, 9st. 91b.; Somali, Ost. 41b.; Nadine, 9st.; Lebeccio, 9st.; Mount Cook, 9st.; and Monsieur Bcaucaire, 9st.

SETTLERS' HACK HANDICAP. Six 'furlongs.— Mundic, 10st. 10lb.; Tina Toa, lOst. 31b. j Illustrious, 9st. 131b.'j The Squatter, Ost. 1211).; Miscast, 95t.'121b.;/Andrew Mack, 9st. 91b.; Splash', 9st. 71b.! Buoyant, Ost. 71b.; My Darling, 9st. 41b.; The Limit, 9st. 41b.; Rohepotae, 9st. lib.; Waiata, Ost. 31b.; Miss Tally, Ost. 31b.; Timothy. 9st. 21b.; Claughton, 9st. 21b;; Cork, 9st. 21b.; Bercola, 9st.; Girton, 9st.; Magneto, 9st.; Obscurity, 9st.; and Mastei 1 Stent, 9st. ..

THE ROYAL HUNT CUP,

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright.) ' London, Juno 16. :At the Royal Ascot meeting, the principal raco to-day resulted as under:— ROYAL HUNT CIJP (handicap), of about ' 2000 sovs. Seven furlongs 166 yards. Mr. ;A. Bailey's Dark Ronald, by Bay Ronald—Darkie 1 Mr. S. Joel's Arranmoro, by Sucooth or Enthusiast —Court Card 2 Christmas Daisy ..i .....i..... ;3