THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 845, 17 June 1910, Page 6

THE TURF.

HAWKE'S BAY J.C. MEETING. DIPLOMATIC KILLED. STEEPLES WON Bl' SIR LETHE. (By Tclcgraph-Prcss Association.) Napier, Juno 16. Fino weather favoured the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club to-day foi the second day of its Winter meeting. The attendance was fairly good considering that there was nj holiday, and an interesting day's sport was enjoyed. Several falls occurred during tho day,* but only 0110 was of ;i serious nature. This proved a fatal accident for Diplomatic in tho Hack Steeples. The sum of £S ! J« passed through the totalisator, making £11,578 for tho two days, as compared with £12,0G5 at last Winter meeting—a fallingolf of <£-187. Thirteen bookmakers were licensed. .Results KIDNAPPERS HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs;. One mile and a half, •i Hon. J. D. OrmoncTs b. g. Oxton, by Birkenhead—Solitaire, oyrs., lOst. 51b (A. Julian) 1 2 Mr. (i. ].\ Donnelly's Golden Water, lOst. Jib (Rangi Thompson) 2 5 Mr. B. Keeper's Glen, list. 101b. (T Pritchard) 3 Also started: G Claremont, 9st. lllb.; 3 Millennial, 9st. 81b.; '8 Karakaturua, -9st. olb.; 1 Captain Jingle, 9st. 41b.; and 7 Rosegrove, 9st. Golden Water led coming into the straight, Millennial falling at the jump opposite the entrance gate. Entering tho straight the last time the order was: Golden Water, Glen, Rosegrove, and Oxton. When well on the home run, Oxton joined the leader, being on terms with him at the last i'euco, and, coming away, won easily by a good half length, Glen a fair third. Time, 2min. 51sec. .Immediately after the race the stewards held an inquiry into the running cf Oxton and Captain Jingle. With regard to Oxton, it was explained that he had not been schooled during tin.- absence of his trainer at t.hn Auckland ana Wanganui meetings, and the-explanation was accepted as satisfactory. Tho inquiry as i.o CaptaUv Jingle was ad)oarned till the next monthly meeting of the committee. HACK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. About two miles. 1 Mr. T. Carson's ch. g. Nero, by . Nestor—Australian mare, aged, list. 31b (J. Hercock) 1 4 Sir William Russell's Corazon, list. 21b (R. Gray) 2 6 Mr. I\ Martin's Oakley, 9st. 71b.* (A. Crerar) 3 Also started: 2 Diplomatic, lOst. 121b.; 3 Northern, Star, Ost. 131b.; 3 Ratepayer, 9st. 71b.; 5 Rawhiti, 9st. 121b.; and 7 Tho Pebble, 9st. 71b. Of the eight .starters four fell. Ratepayer came down at the sod wall tho first time round, and the same obstacle proved fatal to Diplomatic on the second, lap, when he was leading, aiid looked a likely winner. He broke his back, and had to be shot. Northern Star fell at the gorse, the second time round at the back, and The Pebble blundered at the .fence entering the straight on the homeward run, Nero eventually ivon by three-quarters of a length hands down, about twenty lengths separating the second and third horses. Time, 4min. 13sec. HAWKE'S BAY HURDLES, of 300 sovs. About two miles. 2 Mr. Bolger's br. g. Prophet, by St. Paul—Tawhiti, oyrs., list. 21b. (D. Percival) 1 1 Mr. A. F. Douglas's Woolloomooloo, 9st. lllb (T. Pine) 2 i Jh G. C. Hamilton's Forest, 9st. 31b (T. Pritchard) 3 Also started: 4 Showman, 9st,; aud 3 P-earl Reef, 9st. Racing round the back for the first time Showman and Prophet were in closo company, with Woolloomooloo handy. The same order was practically maintained to the railway beud on the last round, when Prophet got in front; Wolloomooloo then supplanted Showman, and got on terms with the leader, but at the last fencc Prophet made a better jump, and making the most of the advantage thus gained won by a length and a half, Forest a good third. Woolloomooloo was a strong favourite, Prophet occupying second place in the estimation of investors. Time, 3min. 49sec. LADIES' NECKLACE, necklace valued SO sovsi Once round. 1 Miss M. OrmoncTs br. g. Faunus. by The Officer —Faun, syrs., 12st, 21b. (Mr. J. Ormond) 1 5 Mrs. Hori Tupaea's Pumoana, .lOst. 71b (Mr. R. Hopkins) 2 2 Mrs. H.. M'Manaway's Mahuta, 13st. (Mr. G. Hivst) 3 Also started: 3 Ascalon, list. 101b.; 6 Centaur, lOst. 91b.; 7 Longboat, lOst. 71b. j and Raupare, lOst. 71b. ' Ranpare and Faunus kept in front till the straight was being approached, when Raupare fell back, aud Mahuta ran up into second place. Pumoana also made an effort, ami had got within a length of Faunus when the post was reached, Mahuta- finishing a poor third. Time, linin. 55 4-ssec. JUNE STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. About two miles and a half. 1 Mr. C. E.' Brewer's b. g. Sir Lethe, by Lethe—Master Agnes mare, aged, lOst (J. Hercock) 1 3 Mr. AV. Care's King Hippo, 9st. lllb. (A. Julian) 2 4 Mr. D. Rutherford's Eurus, list. 9ib. : (J. Nolan) 3 Also started: 2 Needlework, lOst. lib.; and 5 Seuorita, 9st. 71b. Sir Lethe started favourite, and at once put his backors on good terms with themselves by shooting to the front and establishing a long lead. Eurus was his closest attendant till the railway bend was reached, when King Hippo went up info second Sir Lethe still had tilings all bis own way, and romped homo a winner by about a dozen lengths, Eurus being about tho same distance behind King Hippo. Time, smin. 9sec. RAUKAWA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 . sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's br. g. Idealism, by Birkenhead—ldeal, 3yrs., 10st (F. D. Jones) 1 6 Mr. W. Telford's Bercola, 9st. (it. Telford) 2 2 Mr. A. Helm's Niwaru, 9st. 41b. . (C. Jenkins) 3 Also started; 3 Leolanter, 9st. 131b.; 5 Boyne Water, 9st.; 4 Composed, 9st.; 7 Castleside, 9st.; and 8 Arty. 9st. Arty and Niwaru led to' the straight, when Bercola took command. After goiug a few strides further. Idealism shot from the ruc-k, and, challenging tho leader, came on in great style, winning cleverly by half a length, about the same distance separating stcond and third. Time, lmin. 31 3-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six' I furlongs. : 1 Mr. J. M'Laughlin's b. c. Multiple, by Multiform—Soult Girl, 3.vrs., 9st. 71b (A. Oliver) 1 4 Mr. A. J. Ellingham's Glissade, 9st. 81b (J. Sceats) 2 3 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Bollin, list. (C. .Venki.iis) 3 Also started: 2 Hermia, list.; and 5 King's Lynn, 9st. Multiple led all tho way, aud won com- ! fortably by two lengths. Bollin was a ' good third. Time, imin. 1G 3-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING. ' (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Hastings, June IG. Backers had all the best of the day nt tho second day jl' the Ilawke's 'Hay meeting to-day, as the form was well exposed, and no fewer than five favourites scored. i'otli hurdle races provided good finishes, but the remainder of the events were easily won. Oxton in the Hack Hurdles met tho first day's winner on much better terms than on Wednesday, and was in addition greatly improved by the first day's gallop. Jumping much bettei, he rau'in an easy winiier, though it is 1 in- general opinion that had Golden Water nnl: blundered at the last fence he would hay« won, as he hud been in lhs lead I

throughout and, up to this stage, hurl jumped splendidly." Millennial fell ut the second fence, anil Glen again fenced badly.' Backers went solidly for Nero in the Hack Steeple, and Yesterday's winner again prevailed, but the way was made | easy for him once moru by several horses 1 falling. Diplomatic when holding a commanding position cam© down at the sod j wall, and, liko Jack Pot, never moved I again, l-'or a novice Coraxou gave a ' good display, and can be depended upon to improve. Both Northern Star and Ratepayer came down at the gorse fencc. Nero inadvj no mistakes, and. won very easily. i Prophet opened pp at a short price in the big hurdles, but solid money camo for Woolloomooloo, and, though he failed to displace the Auckland horse with tho bookmakers, ho was a better favourite on the machine. Audax, Oxen, ami Polyanthus were withdrawn, leaving only five runners. Prophet was ridden by J. Pereivnl to-day, as Cress had his shoulder injured yesterday. Prophet was in front with Showman over the first twelve furlongs, but then Woolloomooloo \rent to tho front and appeared to have the race in hand. However, Pine apparently took things too easily, mid Prophet came again and wore him down. Porest was close up. Pearl Reef broke down at tho first fence. The Nccklacu was adjudged to he a good thing for Faunus, who is fairly smart over a mile. Mahuta was the only other horse backed, but his big weight told its tale, and Faunus, who began very smartly, and came round the turns perfectly, was a comfortable winner tho wholo way. Raupure aud Ascalon were racing out of their distance, Centaur was tailed off tho whole way.' The withdrawal of Full Cry left five /unners in the June Steeples. Eurus completed the course to-day, but he is not nearly ready, and tired badly at the finish. Sir Lethe led from end to end, sind was never troubled. Needlework, who was heavily bandaged in front, was pulled up after'going a mile. He struck the first fence very hard, and was in trouble afterwards. lung Hippo is only a moderate, and the jumps were not to his liking. Senorita was outclassed, and finished a long way back. She "is . too small for difficult country, but has a fair amount of pace. All the acceptors went to the post in tho hack race, and Idealism, who had run a good race tho evening before, was backed down to a short price. Outside the Karamu gelding the only other horse to carry any money was • Niwaru, who had tho services of Jenkins. The favourite was in a bad position across the railway bend, but Jones extricated him in good time, and he came into the straight behind Niwaru, and then went on alone. Bereola headed Niwaru in the last few •strides. Backers plumped for Multiple in tho final event, and ho won all the way., This time he got out first, and it seemed to make all the difference to him. It would have required a smart performer to have beaten him to-day, and thero was nothing of that kind in the race. Hermia is only a pony, and list, stopped her at the finish, though for live furlongs she ran well. NAPIER PARK R.C. WEIGHTS. (By Tele?raDh—Pre93 Association.) Napier, June IG. Mr. H. Coyle has declared the following weights for the Napier Park Racing Club's winter meeting:— MOTEO HACK HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters—Woolloomooloo, list. 51b. ; Oxtou, list. 51b.; Pikopo, lOst. 101b.; Golden Water, lOsfc. 101b.; Pearl Reef, lOst. 51b.; Climax, lOst. 21b.; Oren, lOsfr; Douche, 9st. 131b.; Glen, 9st. lllb.; Nicotine, 9st. 71b.; Millennial, 9st. 71b.; Clareniont, Ost. Gib.; Explosive,' Oat. 61b.; Captain Jingle, Ost. 4in.; Andrew, Mack, 9st. 2lb. v ; Somali, Ost. 21b.; Sleaco'mbe, Ost.; Karakarturua, 9st.; Arc Light, 9st.; and Beeline, Ost. PETANE HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—ldealism, list. 41b.; Amato, list. *111).; AmbrosiaUj lOst. 121b.; Teotane, lOst. 91b.; Dreadless, lOst. 71b.; Rangikura, 105t...21).\; Lcolanter, Ost. 91b.; Tina Toa, Ost. Sib.; Royal Maid, Ost. 41b.; Bercola, 9st. 41b.; Pumoana, 9st. 41b;; Composed, Ost.; Eaupare, Ost.; Goldemar, Ost.j Golden Age, o»t..;'and 803110 Water, yst. ' • STEWARDS' STAKES HANDICAP. One mile.—Sir Frisco, list. 31b.; Bollin, lOst. 81b.;. Parable, lOst. 21b.; Ivopu, lOst.; Glissade, Ost. 01b.; Lamsdorff, Ost. 71b.; Pohutu, Ost. 71b.Mataari, 9st. 71b.; Te Ru, Ost. 41b.; Ambrosian, Ost. 21b.; Elfish, Ost.; King's Lynn, 9st.; and Marathon, 9st. i NAPIER STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. About three miles.—Audax, 12st. 21b.; Kiatere, list. 131b.; El Dorado, list. Gib.; Nero,- lOst. 131b.; Le Beau, lOst. 121b.; Corazon, lOst. 41b.; Lingerer, lOst.; Moida, 95t.,131b.; First Barrel, Ost. 131b.; King Hippo, Ost. lllb.; Showman, 9st. 91b.; Full Cry, 9st. 91b.; and- Beeline, Ost.' 71b. . LADIES' ' BRACELET HANDICAP.— One mile and a quarter.—Faunus, 12st. 131b.Raugikura, list. 121b.; -Feu do' Joie, list. 21b.; Ortygia, list.; ICarakaturua, list.; Oren, lOst. 121b.; Boyne Water, lOst.' 71b.; Centaur, lOst. 71b.; Longboat, lOst. 71b.; Slormlight, lOst. 71b.; and Raupare, lOst. 71b. AHURIRI HURDLE RACE HANDICAP. One mile and three-quarters.— Poiyantftus, lOst. 131b.; Hydrant, lOst. 71b.; Woolloomooloo, lOst. 31b.; Longner, lOsl.j Xavier, Ost. 91b.; Aotea, Ost. 01b.; Forest, Ost. lib.; Aorangi, Ost. 31b.; Showman, Ost. 21b.; and Oren, Ost. SETTLERS' HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Multiple, list. 81b.; Contendent, llsL 21b.; Dreadless, lOst. 81b.; Gold Battery, lOst. 21b.; Moree, Ost. 131b.; Leolantcr, Ost. 01b.; Tina Toa, Ost. 01b.; Moreykoff, Ost. Gib;; Niwaru, 41b.; Pumoana, 9st. lib.; Waxy, Ost.' 21b.; Old Moid, Ost. 21b.; Goldemar, 9st.; Composed, 9st.; Arty, Ost.; Merriwing; Ost.; and San Pluie, Ost.