THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 905, 26 August 1910, Page 6

THE TURF.

EGMONT-WANGANUI. HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL RACE MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Wanganui, August 25. The Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club held its annual- race meeting to-day, in fine weather. There was a good attendance. Results:— HACK HURDLES.' Ono mile and a half—The Native, 9st. 41b., '1; Waxy, 9st. 21b., 2; Rosegrove, 9st. alb., 3. Also started: Whimper, lOst. 51b.; Taupo, 9st. 91b.; Tawhare, 9st.; and Roscrea, 9st. Won by*a couple of lengths. Time, 2min. 56' l-ssco. ■ ■ ' LICENSED VICTUALLERS' STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a distance.— Kaiapara, list.-, 1; Lc Vent, list.'3lb., 2; Loopline,, list., 3. Also started: Unpawn, list.; Moonlight, list. 21b.; Glenmore, list. 21b.; Royal Guard, list.; Myra, list.; aiid Ware Heel, list. Won by- a nose. Time, 4min. 37 l-ssec. OPEN HACK HANDICAP. Tour furlongs.—Meroze, Dst. 21b., 1; Canorous, 9st. 21b.,- 2; Euroco, 9st. 21b., 3. The only starters. Won by a length. Time, 51sec. HUNTERS' HANDICAP HURDLES. Ono mile and a half.—Sardonyx, 12st. 101b., 1; ■ Waterworks, list., 2; Rocket, ,11st. 31b., 3. Also started:; Nightgown, list, lib.; Garrison, Ust. lib.; Rnngatira, list.; and Goldfish, list. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 2min. 53sec. OPEN HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Egotist, 9si, 1; Canorous, 9st., 2; Meroze, 9st. 71b., 3. Won. by half., alength. Time, Imin. 6 l-ssec. . HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a half—Cavil, list: 3lb.', 1; Aesop,' list:, 2; Riro Atu, list. 91b., 3. Also started: Commodore, ■'' 12st.. lib.; Senorita,' 12st.;' Atawhai, list.; Daisy Queen, list.; Luxury, list.; and Loopline, list. Won by 'a length and a half. Time, smin. 31sec. LADIES' BRACELET. One mile.- L Taupo, list. 91b., 1; Bon Cyr, list. 31b., 2; Auratus, 13st. 71b., 3. Sixteen started. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin. 53sec.■ . v ■

MARTON J.C. ( WEIGHTS. '.' .

(By Tolesraph.—Press Association.) • '. Wanganiii, August 25. The following' are the weights declared for the Marton Jockey Club's meeting:—' s ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlongs— Contendeht, 9st. . 91b.; Golden Loop, Ost. 51b.-;' Tina Toa, Sst. 101b.; ■Hinekorangi, Bst. 51b.; Pongoniai, Sst. 41b.;. Magneto, 'Sst. ' 31b.; Valentine, 7st. 121b.; Vibration, 7st. 121b.; St. Touey, 7st. 111b.; Nukuhau,' 7st. 111b.; Seaweed, 7st; 91b.; Succession, 7si. 71b.;' First Battery, 7st.-61b.; Niwaru, 7st. 61b.; Kuapare, . 7st. 61b.; Moreykoff, '; 7st. 51b.; Lady Moutoa, 7st. 51b.; Moreze, 7st. 51b.; Prancer,-7st. 41b.; Lolita, 7st.; I'avo, 7st.; Merri Valet, 7st.; Varna, 7st.; Turna, 7st.; Harrington,. 7st; Puketotara, 7st.; Eva, 7st.; Tamakoa, 7st.; and Portcullis,; 7st.

TRIAL HURDLES. One mile and a half.-St. Bill, list.; Kauroa, 10st.; Gaelic; 9st. 131b.-';- The Native, ::9st. 131b.; Zoraida,' 9st. 71b.; White Lie, 9st. ,71b.; Hawick, 9st.. 71b.; Millennial, 9st.. 71b.; 'Himitangi, 9st. 51b.; Royal Maid,' 9st. 41b.; Rosegrove, 9st.'4lb.; Waxy,9st: 41b.; Sleacombe, 9st. 21b.; Howler, 9st.. lib.;: Kotare, 9st.; Lady Crcswick, 9st.; Tewhetu, 9st.; Paku, 9st.;' Marutoa, 9st.;' Prirere,' 9st; Tambour Major, Sst.; Flintstoue, .9st.; Mibara,. 9st.; and Waterworks;: 9st. ' , -

HUNT CUP'. ' Two miles and- threequarters— Sardonyx, 13st.- lib.; Oakley, 12st. 131b.;' Le Vent, 12st. 41b.; Grey Dawn, 12st. lib.; Cloudy Morn, 12st; Flamingo,', list. 131b.; : Ballance, list. 121b.;. Senorita, : list. 101b.; R-iro Atu, ll6t. 91b.'; Aesop, list. 71b.; Ranter, list: 71b.;'St.' Amelia, list. 71b.; Loopline, list. lib.'; ! Star Lass, ..list, lib.;. Luxury, list.; Rangitaue, list.; Te Utuatu, llstri'^Maid"'Marion, list.;: Royal Guard, list.; and Daisy Queen, list.

HACK STEEPLES. Two miles and,a' list.. Sib.; Nogi,.. list. 61b.; Maku; lOst.' 131b.; Full- Cry, -10st.'' 91b.; Mt. Cook, lOst. 51b.; Don Carlos, lOst. 41b.; Showman,' lOst:; 131b.; What'ashot, 9st. 121b.;. Riro Atu,' 9st. 111b.; Castout, .' 9st: 91b.; Golden Glow, 9st. 71b:; Whimper,, 9st. 71b:; Jack, 9st. 71b.; Ladv '.Crcswick, 9st. 71b.; Garrison, 9st. 71b!; Mibara, 9st. '71b.; Otehau, 9st. 71b.; Nightgown, 9st. 71b.; and Glomore, 9st.- 71b. • '

THE SHORTS. Five furlongs.—North East, 9st. 111b.; Sir Antrim, Sst. 101b.; Multiple, Bst/ 71b.; Tanokaha, Sst. 41b.; Advantage, -Bst.; Golden Eagle, Bst.; Vi, 7st.' 131b.; Kareroa, 7st. 101b.; Contendent, 7st. 10lb.; Voetgang, 7st. 91b.; Sun Fernando, .7st!., 81b.; Toanga, 7st. 71b.;"Te Roti, 7st. 61b.; Overtime,'-7st. 61b.; Du'art, 7st.'6lb.; Dearest, 7st. 41b.; Miss Advance, ,7st. ■ lib. -Merchantman, 7st.; Hinekorangi, 6st. 121b.; and Sonite, 6st. 121b; .' .:

MARTON, HANDICAP. One milo and a distance.—Saudstreani, 9st. v slb.; Lady Medallist, 9st. 1 31b.; Sir, Frisco, Bst.l3lb.j-; North' Bast, Sst.' 81b.; Electrakoff, Sst. 41V; Roosevelt; Bst: 41b.; Bollin, Sst. lib.; Koran, Bst. lib.; Mahuta, 7st. 131b.; The Lark, 7st. 121b.'; Tiptoe. 7st. 91b.; Bourrasnue, 7st. ' 91b.; Waikaraka, 7st. lib.; Separator, 7st. -lib.; Ideal'ism, 7st.; '.Ambrosias.,' 7st.; . St.. Felix, 7st.;' Uhlando, 7st; Merrie Rose, lit;; Marton,;' 7st.; Hiro, ■- Sst. 131b.; Amato, 6st 121b.;' Investment, 6st. 121b.; Bismarck; 6st. 121b.; Sandix,. 6st.' lllb.j Marthon,'.6sf.'9lb.'; Repeat, 6st. 91b.'; and Notorious," 6st. ,91b. , .'■ " . v '

''■TUTAENUI WELTER -HANDICAP. Seven furlongs, — Strathmoira, 10st.; Idealism, lOst.j Shuja, 9st. 131b.; Tina Toa 9st. 51b.; Waipumri, 9st. 31b.; Tarn Glen, Bst. 91b.; Dervish, Bst. 91b.; Raugikura, ' Sst. 91b.; Notorious, Bst.,- 91b.; St. Lu'msden, Bst. 81b.; Bercola,. Bst. 41b.; Hawick, Sst. 21b. j Royal Maid, 7st. 131b.; Mallet,' 7st. 131b.; Master Stead, 7st. 131b.; Sleaeoinbo, "st. 131b.; Llanwern,7st. 121b.;. Composed, 7st. 121b.; Bourbon; 7st.> 121b.; Prancer, /st. 121b.; Master L'addo„-7st. Ulb.; Torpoint, 7st. 71b.; Epsom Downs, 7st. 71b.; Mediterranean, 7st. 71b.; Master Sylvia, rst. 71b.; and Onepuhi, 7st. ,71b.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

ffir Glencox.3 Acceptances for the first day's frvents at the Horowhenua Hack Racing Clubs meeting close, to-night with the secretary, Mr, F. G. Roc, Wererpa. '< Nominations "for the Wanganui Jockey Club's .meeting close on September 2. "It- is stated on good, authority that California will not make the trip to Australia, but will be prepared for, the JSew Zealand Cup....... . Sardonvx had a very, easy win at Wa : nganui yesterday in the .Hunters Hurdles, in which he was jumping at Ins best.',..'. It is stated that the Auckland trainer, Frank, Porter, .will. shortly take up his residence at Trcntliani. . Master "Paul is now; trained by D.Rcdinond'at Riccarton. C. Gordon was riding well at the.Wanganui Hunt Club's meeting yesterday, and steered three winners to. victory. /E. Murtagh, rode two winners, W. Price one, and O'Reilly one. E. Lowe will "ride Rangikapua on the I first day of the Horowhenua Hack Racing Club's meeting. ■ • . R. Thompson has been engaged to rido Merrie. Lawn in hurdle races this season. •: ' , • Mr. Knight has leased Zimmerman from the Hon. J. D. Ormond for stud purposes, and the Birkenhead tliorse is now stationed, in tho Hawora district. A Press Association telegram from Wanganui states that Star Lass should not appear in the Hunt Cup weights at the Marton Jockey Club's meeting. Mr. R. Vivian, the well-known amateur rider, was badly hurt at tho .Wanganui Hunt Club's meeting yesterday, and will be laid up for some little time in consceuence.. ' . . Roosevelt was on the course at Wanganui yesterday afternoon, and is reported to be looking nice-and fresh, and-'well fitted for the training and 1 racing before him. • ' Egotist, who' won a race at Wanganui yesterday, is a oromisiiw member of A; Hall's team. . N

j. w c J,atlvc - wll ° won the Hack Hurdles at Wanganui yesterday, is-a-good juniper,, and should win again before very long. The Manawatu Racing Club has decided to continue the Falmerstoii North Stakes for the summer meeting of 1911, and also the ..Manawatu Stakes and the Sires' Pro--10 ?n? l:es for (lle autum n meeting of' 1912. The.framing of the programme.for the next summer meeting has been referred to a special. sub-committee, which' will also consider the question of appointing a starter.

King Sonlt will probablv be the first' of the prominent Auckland three-year- ?, l(ls J? .? an 'y silk,, as ho is engaged- at the Waikato Hunt Club's meeting on September 10.

It has bom.definitely decided that'B. Dceey will have the mount.dh Master Soult. in the weight-for-age races at the A.J.C; spring meeting. The Auckland light-weight will also ride Sunburnt, in the Epsom Handicap, and will leave for Australia after the.;second day's racing of the Ayo.ndnle J.C. spring meeting.

WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB,

A meeting of-the stewards'of the Wai.' rarapa Racing Club was held oil WAlnos-' day afternoon,, when Mr: W: E. BidwiU: was re-elected chairman for the'ensuing season. The • treasurer's • report snowed ; that the debit-balance of the club was';-'' ,411186 lis.-■-.lt -was resolved to adopt', tho' . resolutions passed by the delegates cf tho • ■various racing clubs in Wellington and' surrounding...districts \iu the matter' of restrictions oh. complimentary tickets, doing away entirely, with .free, luncheon ■'■'. tickets, and controlling more-effectually' : " the issuing of passes. \ It was deemed .' •necessary, in view of. restrictive legislation, to 1 recommend to the Programme' Committee to reduce the total,.amount of' the, stakes at the next' Summer riieetiiiir V- d£3so. All" the members of tho Courro, Programme, and Finance Committees were reappointed. It was renortcd that tho' course would be ready for training operations in,a day' or two, and that everything was in good order, and that'-.ibo recent protective works which the cin.'j had undertaken had stood the test, of tho severe floods experienced lately very welU