THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 815, 12 May 1910, Page 7

THE TURF.

EG.MONT R.C. WINTER MEETING. FIRST DAY. HANDICAP WON BY MABTON. (By Telccraph— Press Association.) Hawera, May 11. Tho Egmont Racing Clnb's winter meeting was well attended to-day. Hid weather, though threatening, being practically fine throughout tho afternoon. The courso was in good order, and (hero was some excellent racing, though the popular fancies wore generally beaten. Results aro as follow:— TONGAHOE HANDICAP HURDLES, of SO sovs. One mile and a half. 2 Mr. J. P. Pettio's Continuance, by Sabretache-Chilbouk, list. (J. Jones) 1 6 Mr. D. Barry's Nicotine, 9st. 101b. (F. Flynn) 2 1' Mr. H. Cameron's Kauroa, 9st. 111b. . . (C. Cochrano) 3 Also started: 3 Nightmare, lOst. 71b.j 9 Climax; lOst. 61b.; 9 Claremont, lOst. 51b.; 1 Waitapu, lOst. lib.; 5 Chase Mab, 9st. 61b.; .7 Tho Leader, 9st. 51b.; and 8 Beeline, 9st. Time, 2min. 53 i-ssec. TAWHITI SCURRY, of 50 sovs. Weight, 9st. Five furlongs. 2 Mr. C. Muniby's Sandy Paul (H. Gray) 1 i Mr. E. Hastie's Twinkle (C. Jenkins) 2 7 Mr. W. Palliser's St. Toney (J. Kelly) 3 Also started: 1 Blend, 6 Seawind, 10 Kairoa, 5 St. Myrtle, 10 Ngatihana, 6 Lady Loo, 3 Moutoa Girl, 8 Miss Paul, 11 Lady Mars, 6 Silver Spur, 3 Patriotic, 9 Old Maid, 8 Red Lupin, and 11 Dover Straits.' . Time, lmin. 6sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 75 eovs. Six furlongs. 10 Mr. E. Jackman's Repeat, by Renown—Tattler mare, 7st. 61b'. (E, Young) 1 1 Mr. Ross Allan's Attention, Bst. (C. Jenkins) 2 i Mr. W. Elliott's Kanewara, 7st. 131b.'

(H. Gray) 3 Also started: 2 Golden Loop, 9st.; 5 Valentine, Bst. 81b.; 7 Timothy, 7st. 111b.; 3 Voca, 7st. 81b.; 6 Plantation, 7et. lib.; 8 Eangiwhetu, 7st; 9 St. Prior, 7st.; 5 Charge, 7st.; and 7 Miss Alba, 7st. Time, lmin. 18 4-ssec. MHAE MEMORIAL STAKES, of 11(1 sovs. One mile and a distance. 4 Mr. G. Morris's br. g. Morton, by Malachi (imp.)— Flintlock mare, 4yrs., 7st. 111b. ......... (W. Ryan) 1 5 Mr. T. F. Goddard's Mulga Bill, . Tst. 51b. (C. Monk) 2 6 Mr. A. Eyder's ' Research, 7st. (Stanley Reid) 3 .- Also started: 7 Manapouri, Bst. 131b.; 8 Lethean, Bst. 101b.; 3 Clemora, Bst. 61b.; 2 John, Bst. 311j.; .1 Lady Menschikoff, Bst. 21b.; 9 Goodwin Park, 7st. 131b.; 10 Uhlando, 7st. 101b.; and 11 Maharanui, -75t.,91b. . -. : Time, 2min. 2sec, LADIES' PURSE, of 50 sovs. One mile. 12 Mr. B. T. Bennett's St. Lumsden, 105t..71b. (Mr. G. Brewer) 1 S.Mr.T. Carson's Noro, 10st. 91b. ■ (Mr. W. Awdry) 2 2 Mr. T. Cameron's Te Whetu, lOst. 81b. (Mr. R. Vivian) 3 Also started: 5 Reumac, 12st. lib.; 10 Liquid Air, list. 91b.; 4 Kanewara, list. 51b.; 9 Handsomo Paul, list. 21b.; 10 Lochguard, list.; 7 Envoy, list.; 3 Tiraumea, list.; 9 Golden Glow, ■ list.; 11 BonCyr,- lOst. 91b.; 1 Serenity, lOst. 91b.; 12 Stevens, lOst. 71b.; 6 Starliko, lOst.' 71b.; 13 Machine Oil, lOst. 71b.; 8 Stewardess, lOst. 71b.; and 14 Silver Bomb, lOst. 71b. .; Time, lmin. 51 2-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. - Five furlongs. .1 Mr. J. F. ■ Pettie's Stourton, by Birkenlread (im'p.)— Roie, 7sl. .. . . . (B. Deeley) 1 2 Mr. S. Brereton's Hinekorangi, 7st. 131b i (Coleman) 2 6 Mr. T. Hikaks's Nukuhau. Bst.

(H. Gray) 3 Also started: 7 Valentine, Bst. 91b.; 4 Leahora, Bst. 61b.; 8 Contralto, Bst. 31b.; 9 Starboard, Bst. lib.; 3 Bowbclls, 7st. 131b.; 10 Apolliharis, 7st. 91b.;3 Praneer, 7st. 81b.; 12 Twinkle, 7st. 01b.; 13 Whana, 7st 51b.; 5 Sandy Paul, 7st. 21b.; 11 Seawind, 7st.j 13 Clemsen, 7st.; and 14 Silver Fox, 7st. Time,, lmin. 4 2-ssec. ■ WAIHI HANDICAP, of 75 sove. Ono mile. ' 6 Hγ. Lovetfs Shining Star, by . Daystar—-Prioress, 7st. Clb. • ■ , . (B. Deeley) 1 1 Hr. F. Preston's Ambrosian, Bst. 51b. .■■■••. (C. Jenkins) 2 8 Mr. VW. Thompson's Qneen's Prize, 7st. 51b (P. Holmes) 3 Also started: 5 Tam Glen, Bst.; 7 Royal Youngster, 7st. 111b.; 2 Beacon, 7st. 101b-; 4 Patrobus, 7st. 91b.; 3 Waimoko, 7st. 31b,; 9 Lady Heroine, 7st.; 10 Clorinda,' 7st.; and 11 Tsushima, 7st. Time, lmin. 47. l-ssec.

. NOTES:ON THE RACING. (By Telcemph.— SDecial Correaoonilent.l !. Hawera. May 11. Heavy rain was falling at daybreak this morning, and it looked unfavourable for the Egmont Club's meeting, but, after breakfast, it cleared, and, though dull, remained fine all day. The going, con- , sidering the conditions, was good, and the racing. was better. Backers fared badly in. the , majority of-cases, and some very big prices wore paid by some of the winners. .-'■.■ . "•' .

Paisano, who was withdrawn in favour of Continuance, and Paritutu, for: whom A. Julian was engaged, but missed the boat at Auckland, were the principal withdrawals in Hie Hack Hurdles; The big field was qniet at the barrier, nnd the candidates went off together, with thb exception of Kauroa, who ran bai;k and lost several • lengths. Continnance, who Teceded in favour at the close of the betting (his placo being taken by Kauroaj,' was first over tho initial obstacle, bnt ho, soon gave way to Nicotine, who liad a big break going out of the straight the first time. However, tho St. Clements mare, who is only a beginner, 'was jumping far too big, and tired badly Running across the bottom of tho course, Ka-uroa and Continuance ran up to her, and tho trio_ jumped the last fence together. Continuance more than held his own in tho run home, and won by two lengths, while Nicotine out«ta>ed Kauroa, who stopped badly at tho finish. Claremont, Cha&emab, and Climax wero tne last to finish.

When the scratchings were posted, there were no fewer than seventeen runners left in the Scurry event, and, in consequence, betting wae restricted, as it was recognised-that .luck at the barrier would enter largely into the contest. This view proved correct, for Sandy Paul on the rails began smartly, and was never headed. Blend, who was a favourite selection, was running eecond across the bottom, bnt, in tlie straight, he stopped badly. Twinkle and St. Toney were well clear of the others, and finished in that order.

The Railway Handicap was a boil over, though why Repeat ; should have been the outsider of the field it is hard to conceive, considering thnt ho ran two good races at Blenheim. The favotirito, Attention, did not begin quickly, and got a' very bad passage in consequence. She will be much hotter suited ov«r a longer course. Kanewara and Timothy were- tho first to becomo prominent, b>ll Repeat soon took charge, and won all out by a length from the favourite. Golden Loop ran badly, and Kanewara, who is broken-winded, struggled in third. Voca was disappointing, and could not act in the heavy going.

Any candidate was paying a. Rood prico in the big race, in which nil the acceptors started. Lady Mensehikoff looked well and went well; so did Martori ami Research, but John, Lethean, and Goodwill Park climbed badly in tho going. When they lined up, .Tohn was on tho rails, and Goodwin Park was on the outside. It was a beautiful start, and for a furlong tho field were in line. Coins out of the straight a scrimmage occurred, and Lady Mcnschikoff got all the worst of it. Down the back Wnlmranui led from Mulga Billl with John, Clemora, and Manapouri in that order. Across tho bottom stretch. Maharnimi fell back, and Mulga Bill went on alone. He entered the straight with a good lead, but ran vbry wide, and spoilt his chance. Mar ton then tackled him. and beat him homo by a. length. Research was just ,'ift. front oi Mensclukoff, and then

came John, while the Inst to finish were Lethean and Goodwin Park.

There was another very big field in the Ladies' Purse, in which gentlemen riders had tho mounts. To Whctu and Serenity were tho favourites, but tho former received an awkward bump early in the rnce, and tin's took all the dash ont of him. St. Lumsdcn, who was always prominent, won nicely at tho finish, while Nero, who came from a long way back, cut To Wlictu out of second place. Eeumac ran ou tho ontside of tho field the whole wny.

Scourton, who bnd shown up well against Ascnlon nt Hastings, was always the best backed in tho Telegraph Handicap, nnd ho pulled his supporters through, though only after a hard race. Bowbells and tho 'favourite were first off, but Hinekornngi soon dashed into tho lead, and put a big break on tho field. . She stopped over the last couplo of chains, and tho favourite, whose condition stood to him, got up in time to win by a length. Nukuhan was a head in front of Valentine, and then came Contralto, who finished faster than anything else in the race, and appeared to bo unlucky to loso.

The market fluctuated considerably in the Waihi Handicap, but tho final call saw Ambrosian a good favourite. Jenkins, who nppeared to bo having an unlucky day, got the filly out ■ first, but she stumbled badly, and went back to nearly last. Down the back sho recovered, and, at the straight, it seemed as if she would catch Shining Star, who had made tho pace very fast. However, ,the big effort had been too much for the Fordell filly, and Deeley had only to shake up Shining Star to win by a length. Waimoko, who was quietly supported in well-informed quarters, ehaped poorly. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (By Teleeraph— Press Association.) Hawera, May 11. The following are the acceptances for to-morrow's events:— MANAWAPOU HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Paritutu, Il6t. Gib.; Nightmare, 10st. 41b.; Jlaharanui, 10st. 31b.; Waitapu, lOst. 21b.; Nero, 9st. 81b.; Lochguard, 9st. 21b.; The Leader, 9st. lib.; Starlight, Sst.; and Beeline, 9st. BOEOUGH HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Ambrosian, lOst. 31b.; Shining Star, 9st. 121b.; Kanewara, Ost. 81b.; Leahora, 9st. 61b. j Beacon, 9st. lib.; Timothy, Sst. 131b.; Kauioa, Sst. 131b.; Queen's Prizo Bst. 131b; Patrobus, Bst. 131b.; Blend, Sst. 91b.; Te Whetu, Bst. 91b.; Waimoko, Bst. 71b.; Tho Iteiver, Bst. 71b.; Stevens, Bst. 71b.; Tiraumea, Sst. 71b.; Tsushima, Bst. 71b.; Maori Eifle, Bst. 71b.; and.Plantation, Bst. 71b.

MANAIA HANDICAP. One mile.— Marton, Bst. 101b.; Lethean,, Sst. 71b.; Clemora, Bst. 31b.; John, Bst; LadyMenschikoff, Bst; Mulga Bill, 7st 111b.; Compass, 7st. 91b.; Golden Eagle, 7et. 81b.; Uhlando, 7st. 61b.; Research, 7st. 31b, ; and Tarn Glen, 7st.

NGAMUTTJ HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Ambrosiun; 9st.; Golden Loop, Bst. 131b.; Attention, Bst. 71b.; Repeat, Sst. 61b.; Leahbra, Bst. 21b.; Voca, 7st.. Gib.; Lady Heroine, 7st.; Sea Wind, 7st; Clorinda, 7st.; St. Prior, 7st; Miss Alba, 7st.; nnd Red Lupin, 7st.

CORINTHIAN HANDICAP. One mile and a distance.—Rfiumac, list. 121b.; Liquid Air, list. 51b.; Handsome Paul, 10st. 131b.; Howler, lOst. 131b.; and Envoy, lOst. 101b.

OPEKE HANDICAP. Four furlongs and a half.—Hinekorangi, Dst. 121b.; Stourton, flst 101b.; Contralto, 9st. 81b.; Nukuhau, 9st. 71b.; Starboard, 9st. 51b ; Sandy Paul, 9st. 51b.; Bowbells, 9st. 41b.; Twinkle, 9st. 41b.; Blend, 9at.; St. Lumsden, 9st.; Prancer, Bst. 121b./Lady Heromo, Sst. 81b.; Stewardess, Bst. 71b.; St. Ifiyrtle, Bst. 71b.; Lady Lou, Bst. 71b.; Miss Paul, Sst. 71b:,- and Silver. Foi, Bst. 71b. ■ ■ .

NOTES AND COMMENTS,

IBy Glencob.J

, Sir Frisco, who has been trained by J. Lowe, at Trenthunv joinedrl , . Carmont's stablo ■ last week.

A. Shearsby, who has.boon settled at Levin for the past six. years; and who has trained many winners during that period, is shortly to remove to Awapuni, according.. to a Levin writer. Nominations for handicap events a< the Otald .Maori Racing Club's Winter meeting close at the club's office, Otald to-morrow (Friday). Tho telegraph offico at Otaki closes at 5 p.m.

Nominations for tho Melbourne Trotting Club's Sires'' Produce Stakes, of July, 1913, close :on May 25, with the secretary, Mr. A. J. Gray, 197 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Nominations posted in New Zealand on> or boforo that date will bo accepted. The event is for foals of the season of 1910, and prize money amounting to i£soo will be competed for.

Friends of Mr. Arthur Oliver, the wellknown light-weight jockey, will regret to hear of the death of his mother, the sad event occurring at a private hospital at Falracrston yesterday. The deceased lady leaves two other children, Mr. Stuart' Oliver, manager for G. Smith, Ltd., at Westport; and Miss Isabella Oliver, who is at present in England, where she is undergoing a musical training. Tho late Mrs. Oliver kept the Empire Hotel at I'eilding for some years,, and was very popular there nnd in the Palniorston district, where she had a largo circle of friends. ■ ; /

FIXTURES.

May 13—Egmont R.C. Winter. May 24and 26VWanganui J.C. Winter, Juno .1 and i— Dunedin J.C. Winter. Juno 3 and 4—Otaki R.C. Winter. Juno 3, i, and B—Auckland R.C. Winter.

BOXING.

DEATH AFTER FIGHT IN SYDNEY. By Tolcuraph— Press Association—Copyright Sydney, May 11. In a boxing contest at the Gaiety Athletic Club, C. Robertson knocked out. E. Clelburne. , . • Tho latter's head struck the floor, an'd he was removed to the hospital, where he died within an honr. His neck was broken. A CORRECTION. (Reo. May 11, 9.15 p.m.) Sydney, May 11. . Clelburne died through the rupture of a blood-vessel of the brain. His neck was not broken. < "TOMMY" BURNS SICK. "Tommy" Burns, so full of-vigour on Monday night, and appearing better than Australia had ever seen him look, is lying at, Carisbrooko Private Hospital today a very sick man—-suffering, Dr. Martland thought yesterday, from ptomaine poisoning, so says Sydney "Referee" of May i, which adds that Burns, had oysters for supper ' some couple .'of hours after his bout with Larry Foley, and to the bivalve is ascribed the famons boxer's illness. Dr. Maitland expects to pull his patient through, 'and land him upright again during the present week.

A few minutes'before .lie turned in for the night on Monday Burns was tolling a friend with evident pleasure how particularly well ho felt.

BURNS AND LANGPORD. The match between Sam Xjangford and "Tommy" Burns for Hie light heavyweight championship of the world, to take place iu 'Frisco on September 4, has been clinched by Langford putting up his deposit of 5000 dollars, which has enabled the promoter, Sid. Hester, to guarantee Burns tho amount of money mentioned should the match fall through. The match is to extend along <15 rounds— really a fight to a finish—unless something extraordinary happens. The purso totals .C7OOO. The money will bo divided .£■looo lo tho winner, and .£2OOO to the loser, and Bunis's bonus (,£1000), whioh lie is to get, no matter how tho battle ends, will swell his whack by that amount. Frank Fitzjohn is hot-foot on Billy Elliott's trail, and oilers to mako a match with him for any money ho likes, says tho "Referee" Sid. Sullivan ■is aiiothor with his eye on Elliott, and ii big wad of bank-notes to bot that in another match ho ran reverse tho recent result: Elliott injured his hand in tho match with Sullivan, and will not bo .able to box for about six weeks.