THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 768, 17 March 1910, Page 7

THE TURF.

RACING FIXTURES. Alarch 17—Napier l'ark R.C. Autumn. 17—Opuualto 'Jt.Cl Annual. 1 March 17, am | 18— K.O. Autumn; ' March 26 and 28-Waifarapa R.C. ~ Autumn. March on 23i and 23.—Auckland K.G Autuu.u-. Ajarch 28—Waipnkurau J.C. Annual. Ajarch 28 and 29—i'eiliiing J.C. Easter. Aiarcu 28 and 29—Canterbury . Autumn. "

NAPIER PARK. RACING CLUB

AUTUMN- MEETING. PARABLE WINS THE CUP. (By TelosraDli.—Press Asßociatlon.l Napier, March 16. There was fine weather to-day for the rnf.i • ! " lc Napier Park Racing ylub-s Autumn meeting. The tourso was Jm-fL -order. The attendance was not Quito up to the Cup day average. Nine booktnaKers wore licensed, four at JE2O 10s...and fivo-at-jeiO'llOs. The sum of th, ;?"S |> the machine, as against ,45581 for the first dav last year. I'ollowing were the results■ 0M mmnn't: f H .n® HANDICAP ■ ° De mile a » d Mr, f W G -, l)ou ,Bias's br. m. Polyan--2 .Jhe Possible-Violet, Afr r h n i-il 1 ' VV, ' J ' O'Connell) 1 Mr. G. C. Hamilton s Forest, lOst. 21b. _, > (C.. Cress). 2 Ineso were the 1 only, starters, and thcv kapt m close, company all the way, Tife n 3min^E S e -' ly by tw ° ESK HACK HANDICAP, of SO soy,. Seven. furlongs. Mr *J; •f en n® 1 h '« ». Amarn,. by : The Possible—Violet, 4vrs. 7st earned lib. over ........... 1 Mr. C. J.„ Parker's Fort William, Bst. . Mr w 'p'" p r,;,7 "^VV :ri V ; "'"(iV Porter) 2 cik' Peacocksßandolero, 7st. • ' . W- Bennett) 3 ■Also started: Composed, Ost. 10lb.: Kilj^ an *. ,' S V": ' alJ d . All : Trumps, 6st. This was a great'race, Amaru winning by. a , head,' half a- length separating second and third. Time, Imin, pi 2-ssee. NAPIER CUP HANDICAP,' of 300 sovs. • One mile and,, a -quarter. Mr -,, E -■ K«mp's rn. m.- Parable; by Merriwee—Palaver, -lyrs., 7st, 91b. Hon. J. D. ' ■»'r n't- ™~, Jones) 3 Sir. E. J. .Watt s. Bridge, . 75t... . : I 1 (R. Young) 3 .Also started; Sanclstreain, 9st. 51b.; Clemora, 7st. 51b.; Kopu, 7st. 51b.; and Lamsdorff, 7st. 21b, .CSemoraAled" % r --about a. furlong. then. Parable. assumed the command, and was never headed;- but had to bo hard nclden. from, the distance to win by a neck, inert* was the same distance . between KecQnd ana third,, Sandstream close uo tourth, Time, 2min. 9 l-ssec. TRIAL HACJC STAKES, of 60 sovs. Six . ' ■' ; furlongs. - ' k S- br. c. Bunkum, . by Merriweo Flatter, 2yrs., Ut ~ ,*}£• ,v-f •(& Lowe) 1 Mr. i. H. Lowry's :R«formist, Bst. 51b. ■ f ' n-J'"' ' •"W'- '' (J*-".Wilson) 2 Mr. W.. Cattanach's , Useful, .Bst. ,51b. - '- : '. ' (J. Sce'ats) ' 3 Also started : Slcacombe,-Bst. 111b.: Rosc-,wark,-""8st. 111b. j '-Hapuka, - Bst. 111b.-; Ijero, Bst. 111b.; Lady Moutoa, Bst. 51b.; Red heal, Bst. 51b.; Selene, 6st. 131b.: and Floater, Gst. 131b:

Useful led • until close -to home, when Keionmst took command, only to be tackled by Bunkum. The latter' won. on the post. Time,- lmin. 17sec. .

WELI'EK HANDICAP, 'of ,100 sovs. , Sev«nj furlongs. .£• >VattVlw. g." Wimmera, by ■ Mcrmvee—Mousqueterie, 4vrs..9st. 1 ; Blbr ...... (j£. Gray)-l Mr. C.' J.'Parker's Ballyheigh, 9st. 2lb. ~ •• (F. Porter) 2 'n?' Donnelly s; Golden Water, /' OsL 31b - (A.- Oliver) .3

_Also started:. Glissade, .-9st 61b.: DradkM, B S t. 'lllli.; Berengaria, Bst. li b..; Moßtpa/Giri.-.-.-ast.;. 71b;; Niwaru, est. 71b.; and Millennial, Bst. 71b. ; Wimmera and Golden > Water were re: sponsible 'for the -pace. Wimmera won' easily by a length,, Bnllyheigh just gettfng up to beat Golden Water bv half a length. Time, lmin'. 29sec. " . SAPLING STAKES HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. Hon. J. 1) Orraond's br.' c. Birkdale, by Birkenhead—Thame, 7st. 131b , earrwd lib; .-.over: ... (F. D, Jones) 1 Sea Eagle, 9st; i,. in ct'"t (J. Sceats) 2dir. i. 11. Lowrys War Song, 9st. 51b.

. . .. . (£.■ Wilson) 3 ? st. 101b.; Gloss, i iV „^ aikeliuaj 7st. 2Ib; ; and Is Tgakau, 6st 71b. , • • . .' 5

Sea Bogle, Gloss, Birkdale, and War bong in that order carried on th?, running. At the" distance "Birkdale. challenged, and won by; half a length; the same distance separated seoond and third Xime, limn* 2 3-ssec.. KBDCLYFFE HACK WELTER- HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One mile. Miv E.-JV White s ch;' in. Obscurity, l " . by Renown-Mystic, lyrs., Bst.9lb.

,'r • , 'i - Hntchison) • 1 Mr. T. Wilson s. King a Prize, 9st. 71b. ■

, r . V (A. Oliver) 2 Messrs.. Limmer and H'Kay's Amato, . 9st. 31b.-..:;.............. ...,. (H. Gray) 3

.Also started: Separator,Bst. 131b.;Polvnices, Bst.,llbjj Idealism, Bst. 21b.; Dan Leno, Bst; 21b.; ICarakntura,' 7st. 131b ; Blackwater, 7st. 91b.; Stevens,. 7st. 71b • and Moana, 7st. 71b. ''

a' Karakatura were the urst out. Ihe former carried on the running until-fifty yards from home when Obscurity, .came fast and won by a neck. Amato.waa'a poor third. Time lmm. l-ssec. * ' FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 soys. Six , vA, furlongs. • ' ' i I-u-I- ; ®? one y> Mundic, . . by. Gold .Beef—Hopeful, 4yrs:/ 7st' ' :12lb. (Hi GravV 1 Mr. -T.-H. L<>vyry?B- Ambala, 79t. 81b. ■■

i.r t. r (i- Wilson) 2 Mr. E. J. Watt s Maori King, 9st. v. : (F..D. Jones) .3 Also started: Voetgang,' 7st. 81b.; and Mayflower,. Gst. 71b. . . .\- v ' ; The winner led all "the'way and won by two -. lengths. .jJlaori King, was an indifferent third. Time, lmiu. 11 4-ssec.

FULL SAIL TO GO TO AUSTRALIA

: (By Teleeraph.—Presß Association.. Christchurch, March 16. Sir George Clifford has sold Pull Sail „? n , Au ,^ ral >an tnyer, and the gelding will be shipped, by ,all early. steamer.

TASKMASTER SCRATCHED.

<; Christchurch, March 16. ■ Taskmaster was scratched ""for the Great Autumn Handicap .at 1.40 p.m.

MIRAAJAR PONY WEIGHTS.

The following weights have been declared for the Wellington I J ony ami Galloway Racing Club's meeting, to be held on.. Saturday next i— ...

PONEKE HANDICAP. Pour furlongs. —Miss Ruby, lOst. 10lb.; Axite, lOst. 31b.; Muskerado, *10st.; Huia, 9st. 131b.; Wee Nttnnie, 9st.. 131b.; firefly, Bst. 51b.; Tobias, Bst. 41b.; Lilias, Bst.; Fortress, Sst.; Miss Kiug, Bst.; and Mahakn, Bst. TRIAL HANDICAP. Four furlongs and a half.—Flying Wind, lOst. 101b"; Miss Vera, lOst. ,6lb.;\Emma, lOst.; Muskerado, Ski. lllb'.i Musketeer, S>st. lllb.; Mytre, Sst. 91b.; Merrimanu, 9st. 81b.; St. Helena, Bst. 101b.J Ourlot, Bst. Sib.; Ciscorose, Sst. 61b.; Torrent, Bst. Sib.; Inkerman.'fet. lib.; Miss Pearl, Sst. 41b.; and Mahakn, Bst. \

ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—All. ■ Gold, ilOst; 71b.; . Whnrekoa, JOst. 71b.; Petronol, 10st. 61b.; Picotee, Iflst. lib.) Sir' Possible, lost.; Moiitii, 9st. 111b.; Turbine, 9it: 10!b.; Axitc, Sst. 81b.; St. Helraia, Bst. 81b.; and Oiirlot, Bst. .

MELROSE': HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a half.—Billy, 10st. 10ib.; Ail

Gold, lOst. 101b.;' Muskcrado, lOst. 41b.; Mermaid, 9st„ 12ib.j.- Mytre, ~9st. 121b.; Emma, O.st. 61b.; Jliss Ivy, Bst'. 81b.; anil Merring, Bst. Sib.* TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Four furJongs mid a halt'.—Ora Pinsent, lOst. 121b.; Plying Wind, lOst. 121b.; Petronel, lOst. 01b.; St. Flora, lOst. Gib.; Miss .Vera, lOst. 21b.; AH Gold, lOst.; Moata, 9st. 101b.; .Anglican, 9st. 81b.; Lnrline, Ost. ib.; Mermaid, 9st. 71b.; Musketeer,. 9st.. 31b. ; Axite, Bst. "181b.; SI. Helena, Bst. 101b.; Merrimanu, Bst. 91b.; and Paul, Bst. ACCEPTANCES FOB SECOND DAY. The following are the acceptances tor the second day's events:— OMAHU HACK HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Polyanthus, 12st. 21b.; Forest, 9st. 131b.; Oakley, 9st. 41b.; Centaur, Bst, : 41b.; anil. llerrio Lawn, 9st. , TELEGKAPH HACK HANDICAP. 'Six furlongs,-—Toanga, 9st. 51b.; Fort William,' Bst. 1011).; Mayflower,' Sst. 31b.; Ortygiii. Bst. 21b,; Jloree, Sst.; Amaru,' 7st: liilb.; Lord Possible, 7st. lllb.; Useful, 7sf. 91b.; Bitndalero, Tst. Gib.; Niwaru, Tst. 51b.; Kildonan, Tst. .lib. ; Moutoa Girl, Gst. 10lb.; and Composed, Bst. 71b. '

1 CLOSE IfEIfOKIAL HANDICAP. One mile and a distance—Parable, Bst. 51b.; Bollin, Bst. ljb,; Clemora, 7st. 71b.; Kopu, 7st. 71b.'; Bridge, 7st. 31b.; LamsdoriT, 7st.; and Separator, 6st. 71b.

KUAO HANDICAP. ' Four furlongs and a half.—ltohinoor, 9st. 101b.; Birk(lale, Bst. ,121b.; . Monteone, 7st. 81b. ; P-erelict, 7st. : 'Slb; ;■ Virtue,)' 7st. ; 61b.; Gloss, 7st.. 61b;arid Ngakau, 6st. ,71b.

' HIGH-WET3HT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Wimniera, 10st.| Bnllyhcigh,' Sst. 131b.Golden Water, Bst. 121b.; Obscurity, Bst. -81b.; Peroliria, 8=1:, Gib.; Berengaria,. fist.; Ballyneety, Bst.; and Millennial,Sst., MAIDEN,HACK SCiURRY. Five furlongs. Weight, 9st.—Lady Moutoa, Moutoa Girl, Appiri, Red Seal, Harekoa, Remark, Lolita, : Miss' Pigeon, -New. Idea, Boyne Water, Lepner, Perceler, Goldemar, and Golden Bell.

ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP. Six fur-longs.—Maori..-King, 9st.; Woodhey, Sst ■131b. ; Mundic, iSst. 81b.; Ambala, 7st. 101b. j and •Glissade, 7st. 51b.

STEWARDS' HACK - WET.TEU HANDICAP. Seven .furlongs.—King's Prize, Ost.' 131b:; Amafo, 9st. 41b.; Baiidaler'J, Bst.- lib.; Idealism, f\st. lib.; fKarakiiturna, 7st. I,llb. ;\ Polyniws, 7st. 131b.; Stevens, 7st. 71b.; and' Mourn; 7st, 71b."

VICTORIAN BOOKMAKERS' FEES,

_So far .no' oiie has* .attempted to compile a return' as to what New Zealand bookmakers have ptiid in fees since the Gaming "Act; came into force, lint tiio amount probably runs into six figures. According". to. .a recent estimate, bookmakers' pay. aiviij' in fees to racecourse clubs in Victoria a"sum of about per annum. This money' is, of course, paid indirectly'by the betting public. The estimate of .£31,500 is the result of a calculation . made by somo' well-known bookmakers'for use in ' advocating a reduction in the "club's . charges, or, at any - rate, opposing any proposal .for an increased It is . .based 011 the following figures:— ' ' ; ■■ 1 '" - ...... VICTORIA RACING CliXIB; FLEMINGTON. , . ; .. ■ Reserve,' 111 bookriiakers, at ,£75 ' each 8,325 Ilill, 138 at .£2.1 . 3,450 ITI at, 137 at ,C 7 '. 950 ■ Totai .£12,734 OTHER METROPOLITAN RACE- ■; COURSES.* ■ ; ■ ■ /£ Caulfield .. .V. 3,750 Moon.ee' Valley ....; 2,500 Williamstown 2,500 Epsom ' 900 Sandown Park ... . 900 Mentone ' 900 •Aspendale Park 750 Total .£12,200 oiltside .MEETINGS. . ' • .£ Pony racecourses 3,000 Other clubs throughout the State (125 days' racing, at about .£3O; •, a day) • •. 3,750 ' Total' ~ "J0,750 Estimated grand total i31,G84 NOTES AND COMMENTS. , . [By GlessCob.l .The Napier Park Racing Club's incut-, ing will be concluded to-day. As.Equitas has not been accepted for the ■ Mangaone Stakes at Feilding, she is being--heavily supported for the Great Easter Handicap at Riccarton. . • . ... It is not likely that any .of tho Poriru'a horses •' will be sent' to' compete at' • tho Auckland Racing Club's meeting. ■ Lingerer, who-'has not'raced for'some little time, will probably be a starter in the hurdle race at the Opunake meeting to-day. : . . . . At "Mastertou to-day' Taitoko will probably start in the March Handicap, and uot.ini-the Waipipi-Cup. ~R. Hatch has been' engaged to ride Skye " and Glenspring in .'their engagemerits.at OpaM te-dayT ,v "

Nominations for.ths llanaivatu Racing Club's meeting close, to-morrow , night.

Tan San has seen the last of the racing track, and will .in future do stud' duty in .Ta'ranaki. - ■■

Eongomai, who won the maiden race at the Woodville meeting, is among the candidates in the Dash Handicap at Masterton. T. Pritchard has been busy deducing, his weight during the last few days in order to rido Eongomai. AVoodhey, who ran second in the Napier Cup yesterday, is engaged in a sis furlong race' to-day. Bollin will be the Karamu representative in the big race. : Sir Prize, who pulled up. lame after running in the Egmont Cup last moiith, is now enjoying a; spell, and may not be raced again until the spring.

Pony owners are reminded that acceptances for next Saturday's meeting at Miramar close to-day. Lady Medallist was never engaged in the Great Northern Oaks, and Milan was withdrawn at the first forfeit. Consequently, two of the season's best fillies will not be among the competitors for the Auckland classic .event. * ,■.

Osiris, who is favourite for the Waipipi Cup, is very well after his racing at Wanganui. In a working gallop on the Opaki track yesterday -be hit out in a most attractive. manner.

It is understood that there is some little difference over- the ownership of Gold Bird, and that the stake which the liovse won at Wangnnui has been impounded pending-a settlement, of the difference.

A telegram from Mnsterton states that the weather was beautifully fine all day yesterday,"nail "that" the racing track at Opaki is in fine order for the meeting which commences to-day.