THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 904, 25 August 1910, Page 9

THE TURF.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. (ST GtKNCOX.) . The Egmont-AVaiiganui Hunt Club's meeting takes place at Wangnnui today. Okiwiii, by Malatua, .■ lias proved difficult to train, and is to be returned to his owner at AVaiiganui. It is reported that Lady Fisher (dam of Maniapoto), sold recently, has been purchased by Mr. Sol. Green, owner of the Shipley Stud, A'ictona. AA r hen Grafnax won the Australian Steeplechase, lio equalled' the performance of Gamn, Eaglet, Redleap, Daimio, Bcllis, and Bribery, who have won over tho big fences in the Grand Nationals at Flemington and Cauliiekl. Heavier burdens than Grafnax wero carried to victory over tho - Caultield tiring journey by Redleap (141b.), Daimio (Sib.), Dumino (71b.), anil Colonel Shilinski (41b.). Nevertheless, the performance of tho son of Graftou was highly, creditable. Mr. E. J. Watt's Maori King, who ran second in tho Dundas Handicap at tho recent Rosehill mooting, is engaged in the Epsom Handicap with Bst. 111b. (31b. less than ho carried at Rosehill), Metropolitan Bst. 71b., and Oaulfiold Cup Bst. 51b. Tho Porirua trainer, J. H. Prosser, has been confined to his bed sinco returning • from Riccarton, and at present it is doubtful if he will be well enough to attend tho Levin meeting next week. As Grafnax wa"s very lame after winning the Australian Steeplechase, it is likely that he will havo to be treated to. a lengthy spell. Fred Burn, the crack Melbourne., jockey, has now ridden the winner of Australian. Steeplechase on three occasions.. , Inspiration, St. Flora, and Masonic, who were shipped from AVellington to Sydney a fortnight ago, arrived safely on the other side. Mr. T. S. . Clibborn, lato secretary of the Australian Jockey Club, was presented.with a beautifully-illuminated address on August 15 by the members of Tattersall's Club. Owing to illness, tho presentation was-made at Mr. Clibborn's rcsklonco by Mr: J. 15. Olliffe, who was accompanied by Mr. J. Beales and Mr. M. Cranney. The recipient was much affected when acknowledging the gift. .; •■■;,■ An 'instance of a onco valuable horso finding. its way botvveen tho shafts comes from Tasmania, tho gelding Stormaway now doing . duty in his owner's buggy. -. Stormaway is an , imported horse by Orme, from Sandiway, by Doncasier, and was accustomed to break blood-vessels when racing in Sydney, which niado liiin useless. AVhen a juvenile, Stormaway was sold, for a big sum, and was imported to Australia.in 1903 by Mr. John Brown. A special general meeting of members of Sydney Tattersall's Club is >to bo held tn-da.y for the object of increasing tho fees charged for entrance to bookmakers.. .Hitherto the sum lias been £100; and in the case of a bookmaker from any other State or New Zealand wishing to j)ly tho pencil the committee has power to reduce the fee to £50. It is now sought to charge fresh applicants residing in Sydney £200, and . visitors £ioo. . ,; ■ . A perusal of the latest Turf Register will show the list of entries "for tho various'forthcoming classic races and w.f.a. events at the several metropolitan meetings. The entries contain the names of several horses that' nre dead, and also several which aro at 'present"at the stud or out of tho country. Owners of thoroughbreds with cla3sic engagements 'should find' it useful* to. check their entries, as. a few minutes' iitudy of the question might make considerable monetary difference to their racing expenditure fur tho year. ' \ ' t .'.- At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association at Christchurch yesterday, thb result of the election of the new board was declared as follows:—North Island: Messrs. J. H. Pollook and C. E. Mark (returned unopposed). South Island: Messrs. P. : Selig,.2O; AV. Hayward, 20; R. O. Duncan, 20; H. F. Nicoll, 19; G. S. Hoirell, 16 j AV. G. Garrard, 15; A. L. Myers, l 14 (elected);- AV. H. Denton, 12; E. Clarkson, 11.—Press Association. The. New , Zealand filly Fireglow, by Martian—Fireside, heads the list of weights for the "Ascot Thousand," to bo Tim at Asoot (Melbourne) on September 1, while with. 21b. less Egypt, tho Sydney 14.1 champion, conies next. Gloss, , a New Zealand-bred maiden, lias paid tho penalty of being well boomed in being allotted 9st. 101b. The name of a good : New Zealand performer in Mahinga appeared amongst the nominations for this race (says the "Arrow"), but as she was not handicapped it uiiiy be that she failed to get. under the bar at 14.2. The following are some extracts from the "Sydney Morning Heraid" concerning last Thursday's track work at Randwick: —Crucinella spurted nicely over a few furlongs.. Gold Lace was let off with a spurt, and AVha Hao galloped a milo in lmin. olsec. Britain and Orea were associated over a circle, which they accounted for in 2min. lOsec. Golden Slipper and Grist rain seven furlongs in lmin. 36Jsec. Gold Thread ran a mile alono in lmin. 47sec, and in good stylo. .Blast registered five furlongs in lmin. ssec., and Master Soult spurted. . Tartan Trimmings put up tho smartest five-furlongs gallop of the morning by running that distance in lmin. 4sec. Maltino ran nine furlongs in 2min. s£sec. Maori King put in easy work on the inside grass track, and is in- great fettle. Artillerie did strong work on the'tan.

WAIRARAPA HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE MEETINC.

The following handicaps have been declared byvMr.. tllic Shannon for the Vairarapa Hunt Steeplechase meeting, to be held at tho , Taratahi-Cartertpn Itaciiig Club's course: — HUNTERS' HANDICAP HURDLES. One niilo and a half. —Miss Hippo, 12st.; Traylock, list. 121b.; To Utuatu, list. 121b.; Clovial, list. 101b.; Hill Lass; list. Mb.; Rimu, list.; Sylvia Maid-.list.; Uta, list.; Tabor, list.; Morey, list.; Suriray, list.; and Sam, list. . ' HACK-HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs. —Leahora, 10st. 81b.; First Consul, 10st.; Merrie Laud, 10st.; Miss Sylvia, Osfc. 121b.; To "Utuatu, 9st. 101b.; Merrio Nat, 9st.; Seaworthy, 9st.; Mokoia, 9st.; Summerset, 9st.; Field Fare, 9st.; Merrie Fly, 9st.; Seaman, 9st.; Egypt, 9st.; The Flier, 9st.; Rimu, 9st.; and Vivasei, 9st. WAIRARAPA HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a half.—To Utuatu,.list. 121b.; Dreamy Daniel, list. 71b.; Seaman, list.; Bluo Jsell, list.; Tommy, list.; Hinipou, list.; and Riniu, list. HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. —Hilaiion, lOst. 71b.; First Consul, 10st.; Sir Solo, Osfc. 121b.; Merrie Land, 9st. 121b.; Miss Sylvia, 9st. 101b.; Golden Butterfly, 9st. 101b.; To Utuatn, 9st. 81b.; Traylock, 9st. 81b.; British Maid, 9st. 51b.; Field Fare, 9st.; The Flier, ftst.-; Seaworthy, 9st.; Mokoia, 9st.; and Rinni, 9st. TARATAHI STEEPLECHASE. Three miles; —Flamingo, 12st. 71b.; To Utuatu, list. 101b.; Hepere, list. [Moonlight, list, ; Tiiiioua, list.; Adieu, list, and Rimu, list. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (flat). One mile and n half.—To IJtuutu, 12 st.; Traylock, 12st.j Hill Lass,

list, l!2lb.; Clovinl, list. 101b.; Tabor, list.; Jlorey, list,; Laddie, list.; Uta, list.; Seaman, list.; Aberration, list.: Sara, list.; Kimu, list.; and Vivasci, list. FINAL 'STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. Two miles.—.Miss Hiyyo, 12st. 51b.; Commodore, 12st.; To Utuatu, list. 121b.; Hill Lass, list. 101b.; Dreamy Daniel, list. 71b.; Sunny, list,; Review, list.; Hcperc, list.; Sylvia Maid, list.; Blue- Bell, list.; Aloonlight, list.; Kiimi, list.; and Hinipou, list. AVONQALE. J.C. WEIGHTS. (By Telegraph.—Press' Association.) Wanganui, August 24. Weights for the Avondalo J.C. meeting have boon declared as follow by Mr. George jUorso:— AVONDALE CUP. Olio milo and a quarter.—California, Ost. 121b.; Sedition, 9st, lib.; Salute, Bst. 91b.; North East, Bst. 61b.; ' Wauehope, Bst. lib.; Uranium, Bst.; Advocate, N Bst.; Santa Rosa, 7st. 121b.; Sir Artegal, 7st. 111b.; Waimangii, 7st. 101b.; Jlanapouri, 7st. 91b.; Golden Eagle, 7st. 81b.; Loch-' buhie, 7st. 41b.; Poictiers, 7st. 21b.; Coromaudcl, 7st.; Uhlando, 7st.; Prophet, Gst. 131b.; Admiral Soult, 6st. 121b.; Sublime, 6st. 121b.: Duma, 6st. 101b.; TJncku, 6st. 101b.; Siola, 6st. 91b; Michaeloff, 6st, 91b.; Pukerui, fist. 91b.; Possum, 6st. 91b.; and Flying Soult, 6st. 91b. FLYING STAKES. Six furlongs.— Salute, 9st. 81b.; "Wauchope, Bst. 121b.; Kakama, Bst. 41b.; Miss Winnie, Bst. 41b,; Wild West, Sst. 21b.; Tanekaha, Bst.; King Soult, 7st. lUb.; Blue Garment, 7st. Bib.; Illustrious, 7st. 21b.; Elegance, 7st. lib.; Fort William, 7st. lib. ;■ Frontino, 6st. 121b.; and Flying Soult, Gst. 111b. MILAN'S AILMENT. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Rcc. August 24, 5.30 p.m.) Sydney, August '24. Mr. V. Preston's racing mare Milan, which died aboard tho Ulimaroa on the voyage to Sydney from -Wellington, succumbed to pneumonia. FIXTURES. August 25—Amberley Steeplechase meeting. September 2 and if.—llorowhenua Back E.C. Annual. September 7 and B.—Marton J.C. Annual-. Sept. U and 15.—RanRitikei K.C. Spring. Sept. 15 and IG—Asbburton County E.G. Spring. Sept. ■29 and Oct. I.—Wannanui J.C. Spring.