THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 830, 31 May 1910, Page 7

THE TURF.

RACING AT ADELAIDE, iy Teleeruph-Preßs ABSQciitlon-Oopyrliht ":■■■' Adelaide, Uiy 30. 'At the South Australian Jockey Club's . Birthday meeting, the following was tho result of:— CITY HANDICAP, of 550 sots. 'Seven ■' . . ■ furlongs. Mr. R. M. Hawker's "br. h. Tiercel, by Pistol (imp.)—Olga Ncthersole, 4yr<!., 7st. 91b. 1 Blipper, Bst. 101b 2 Malmsey, Sst. 131b r..... 3 Sixteen started. A great finish. Won by half a head, with a noso between second and third. Time, lmin. 30sec. MINORU. EETUKNED TO HIS OWNEE. (Beo, May 30, 11.30 p.m.) > London, Hay 30. The racehorse Minora, which King Ed-.β-ard; VII leased from Colonel Hall .Walker, has been, returned to hie owner. Minora is a four-year-old brown horse by Cyllene— Mother Siegel. Hβ was bred by 'Colonel Hall Walker, and leased for his racing to King .Edward, for whom ho . won several races as a two-year-old. It ■w&B as a three-year-old, however, that the colt became famous. Ho commenced the season by winning a couple of minor . events, and then scored briihant vie-; tones in the Two Thousand Guineas and the Derby. His only defeat during the season was in the St. 'Leger, won by Bayardo. This season, Minora was prepared for the City and Suburban Handicap run last month, but starting a good iavourite he failed to gain a place.] ■ SCRATCHED. ' (By TeleeriiDh—Prese Association.! i ' Auckland, May 30. J Lady Patricia was scratched for tho ;■ Great Northern Hurdles at 11.55 a.m. to- .; day. Bourrasque and' FJingot have been , ecratohed for all engagements at the A-.E.C.. Winter Meeting. TRACK WORK AT ELLERSLIE. Auckland, May 30. There was no work of importance on the tracks at EUerslie this morning, all the horses being, confined to useful pacing. Colds are prevalent, and a large Dumber of horses are conghing. BourTasque and Flingot were both very bad, and returned home yesterday. Lady Patnoia is reported to have gone amiss 6he has been scratched for the Great Northern Hurdles. , OTAKt MAORI R.C. MEETING. . ACCEPTANCES FOE FIRST DAT. (By Telegraph.-Special Correspondent.) Otaki, May 30. The following are the acceptances for the first day (June 3) of tho Otaki Maori Eacing Club's meeting:— FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 90 6ovs. . Six furlongs.—Golden Loop, 9st. 21b.; Ascalon, Sst. 111b. j Repeat, Bst.; Royal Marine, 7st. 131b.; Bowbells, 7st 91b.; Rongomai, 7st. 71b.; Leolanter,, 7st. 71b.; Celerity, 7st. 21b.; Seaweed, Gst. 121b.; kimmerjan, Cst. 121b.; Katipo, Gst. 71b.; and Fighting Maid, f.st. 71b. HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 30 bovs. One mile and a half.—Pikopo, list. : 41b'.; Nightmare, 10st. 41b.; Glen, 10st. lib/; Mahuta, lost.; Hiraitaiigi, 9st. 41b.; Gaelic, 9st. 21b.; Lothair, Ost.;;'Beelino, 9st; Rosegrove, 9st.; and Arclight, 3st. RAUKAWA CUP, of 300 sow. One mile and a quarter.—Sir Tristram, Sst. 131b.; Clemora, Sst. 71b.; Sir Antrim, Sst. 51b.; California, Bst. 31b.; Kopu, 7st. 121b.; Parable, 7st. 91b.; Ambrosian, 7st. 71b.; ..■■■Uhlando; 7sfc. 21b.; Research, 7st'.; and Marathon, 6st. 71b. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP, of 110 bovs. Onn mile.—Ambrosinn, 9st; Teotane,'Bst. lllb.; Amato, Bst. 91b.: Shining Star, Sst. lib.; Skye, 7st. 131b.; Repeat, 7st. 131b.; Tam Glen, 7st. 131b.; Idealism, 7st. 131b.; Plantation, 7st. 51b.; St. Lumsden, 7st.j Miss l'eatty, 7st.; and Merriwing, Cst. 71b. RANGIURU HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlougs.-St, Bill,, Bst. lllb.; Sir Frisco, Sst. 81b.; Hermia, Bst. 61b.; Gipsy Eelle, Bst. 31b.; Mon Ami, Bst.; Panila, 7sfc 101b:; Iney, 7st. 81b.; Aboriginal, 7st. 21b.; Lace Collar, Gst. 121b.; Te Roti, Cst. 101b.; Thetis, Gst. 101b.;. Royal Marine, 6st. 71b.; Aimwell, 6st. 71b.; and Moree, 6st. 71b. : BIRTHDAY HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Seven I furlongs—Teotane, 9st. 131b.; Leolanter, 9st.j First Consul, 9st.; Envoy, Bst. 121b.; Laius, Bst. 121b.; Plantation, Bst. 101b.; Pumoana; Sst. 101b.; Niwaru, Bst. 101b.; Royal Maid, Bst. 101b.; Miss Peatty, Bst. 101b.; Howler, . Sst. -71b.; Serenity, Bst 71b.; Gold Battery, Bst. 71b.; and Kakanui, Sst. 71b. ENTRIES. ■ ' Tho following entries have been . received:— MAIDEN FLAT RACE. Seven fur- ■ longs.—Sunrose, Mediterranean, The Native, Waipuhi, Beacon, Ukraine, Tor; point, Rangiuru, Bourbon, Epsom Downs, lleroze, Vesuvius, The Rover, Merrie Time, Bercola, and Merry Frank. SECOND DAY. :

FINAL HACK SCURRY. Five, furlongs.— Ahuapai, Sunrote, Gold. Battery, The Native, Waipuhi, Seaweed; Fifi, Torpoint,'Kangiuru, Bourbon, Epsom Downs, iieach, Howler, Silver Fox, Merozo, Vesuvius, The Rover, Pukitotarn, . Fighting Jlaid, Tahi, Jliss Paul, Merrio Time, Bcrcola, Charge, Merrie Frank, South-east, and Kaukura.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. [Bi Glen-cox.] Very satisfactory acceptances have been received for the hrst day's events at the Otaki Jlaori Racing Club's meeting, and givel; fine weather the fixture should provide good sport on both days. Although Penates does not figure among the acceptors for the Raukawa Cup, there still remains a first-class list of horses in that event, including Sir Tristram, Clemorn, Kopu, and California. The acceptors for the Flying Handicap include St. hill; Gipsy Belle. Parula, and several others that hnve shown winning form recently. The Soult pony, Gloss, left for Sydney on Friday last in charge of T. Price. As A. Julian is to have tho mount on Dunborve in tho Great Northern Hurdles, the Bluejacket horse is being well supported in doubles. Dunborve's most recent win was in the hurdle race on the first day of the Arondalc Jockey Club's meeting in April. C. Cress, who rode Wimmcra to victory in the Century . Hurdles at Wanganui, Will have the mount on the Mcrriwco gelding in the Great Northern Hurdles. The 'same jockey will pilot. Sol in tho Great Northern Steeplechase. W. M'Conkey, who had his headquarters at Awapuni for several years, is non- training his team at Hawera. Glen, who won the hurdle race on tho first day of the Jlarlborough meeting, and effected .1 dead-heat with Pearl Reef on tho second day, is among the acceptors for the j limning event at Otaki on Friday next.

After Woodhey's good performance on the second day' of the Wanuanui meeting, she appeared to have a very fair chnnce in the Raukawa Cup, nnd the fact that she ha» not been occepted for ■hat would suggest that Sir Tristram, nor stable companion, i= doing better work.

J. luliorn. who rode with great suc;ess at the pony meetings in Sydney, nnd afterwards in Tndia, returned to Australia a couple of months ago, and has recently be?n granted a license, to rido. on Mr. J. Wren's courses in Melbourne.

The New Zealand pony Aurifera ran third in a six furlong rnce at one of thu pony meetings in Melbourne lust week. She was ridden by W. Oliver, who used to riiio at Miramar-

News by the mail stak-s that Neil Gow started favourite for the Two Thousand Guineas, and, after Lemberg hatl made all the running,"he enmc with a rush, and won in tho last half furloug. At latest advice both colts were progressing satisfactorily in their preparation for tho Derby, which comes up for decision to-morrow. / Tcotane, who showed excellent, form at the summer meetings, had to be spelled later on account of a lendency to bleed. He is among the acceptors at Otaki, and is probably getting into racing condition again. ; The annual meeting of tho Martou Jockey Club was held last evening. Tho annual report stated that in spite of tho very bad weather experienced lit the annual rnco fixture, a profit of .£371 lls. Id. was shown, and on the year's working a profit of ,£G3 19s. Gd. is shown. Tho committee have made arrnngements for an overdraft of .£IBOO. Plans have been received for a members' stand and also enlarging the bird-cage, which work will he started at ouce, in order to be finished before the next race meeting in September. Tho thanks of the club were tendered to the honorary jurlgo (Mr. R. H. Aldworth); the course committee (Messrs. A. R. Neumann. S. J. Gibbons, and A. Cameron); treasurer (Mr. D. G. Riddiford); clerk of course (Mr. M'lndoe); clerk of scales and assistant. (Messrs. T. T. Watt and E. Young). The following were elected stewards for the ensuing year: Dr. S. Skerman, Dr. .T. Bennett, Messrs. R. E. Beckett, D. G. Riddiford, F. E. H. Brice, F. L. Young, A. R, Neumann, R. Young, IC. W. Drightou, T. T. Watt, S. J. Gibbons, Jas. Bull, jun., E. W. Broad, E. Read, W. G. Gray. A deputation of the Manawatu Trotting Club, comprising Messrs. H. Gillies E. Woods, H. J. Woodfield, and P. O'Connor, waited on the • Ground Committee of the Manawatu A and P. Association on Saturday afternoon to ascertain if the. club could secure the show grounds for its trotting meetings. After discussing the matter with the deputation, tho commifteo passed a resolution recommending the General Committee of the association to grant the use of the grounds on terms to be mutually agreed upon. FIXTURES. .Ynne 3 and i— Dnnedin .T.C. Winter. June 3 and 4.—Otaki Maori R.C. Winter. June 3, 4, and S.—Auckland E.C. Steeplechase. June 15 and 19—Hawke'e Bay J.C. Winter. June 22 and 23-Napier Park R.C. Winter. July 7 and B.—Gisborne B.C. Winter. July 16, 20, nnd 23.-Wellington R.C. Winter. August 9, 11, and 13.—C.J.C. Grand National.