THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 996, 10 December 1910, Page 13

THE TURF.

ASHHURST-POHANCINA WEIGHTS. (By Tcle B raph-Pros3 Association.) Palmorston North, December 9. Following are the weights for the Asnuurst-Pohanginn meeting:— • TRIAL HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One milo and a half—Millennial, 10st. 91b.j Mya, lOst. 81b.; Dornndo, '■' ost. 91b.; Al Irumps, Ost.; Maori King, 9st.; Winchester, 9st.; Lorraine, 9st.; Seaworthy, 9st.; Whitestono, 9st. FLYING HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. * ' vo /"ylongs.— Morcykoff, 9st.; Amaru, Bst. 13 b. ; Alagneta, Bst. lib.; Gladiola, 'st-131b.; Golden Ago, 7st. 131b',; Miss Sylvia, 7st. 91b.'; Tuma, 7st. 91b., Bracken, 7st. 71b.; Kiltie Lass, 7st, 'lb.; First .Water, 6st. 111b.; Parewaaniu, Gst. 101b.; Golden Ripple, 6st. 71b.; Patrogeha, 6st. 71b.; Moeroa, 6st. 71b. ASHHUBST CUP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—North East, 9st. Sandstream, 9st. lib.; Waipaku, 9st.; Mendip, Bst. 111b.; Rauparaha, Bst. Ulb. ; Vi, Bst. 41b.; Parable, Bst! 31b.; Gunboat, 7st. 91b.; Highden, 7st. alb.; Penza, 7st. Sib.; Merry Frank, /St. 71b. • Fi rs t Mate, 7st. 71b.; Goodwin Park, 7st; 21b.; Thetis, 7st. lib.; Vibration, 7st-. lib.; Strathmoira, 7st. lib.; Kilosteri, 7st.; Ariom, 6st. 91b.; Voetgang, 6st. 71b.

KOMAKO WELTER,- of 90 sovs. feeven furlongs.—Waipunui, 9st. 131b.; San Lass, 9st. olb:; Midian, 9st. 31b.; The Rover, Bst. 71b.; Contour, : Bst. 61b.; lorpoint, Bst. 51b.; Mediterranean, Bst. 21b.; Miss Sylvia, Bst. lib.; Bracken, Bst.; Floater, Bst.; Ira, Bst.; Entente, 7st. 101b.; All Trumps, 7st. 71b.; Queen of Scots, 7st; 71b.;' Epsom Downs, 7st. 71b. POHANGINA HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs—St. Bill, ;9st. War Song, Bst. 131b.;Moree, 7st. 71b.; iigerene, 7st. 61b.; Amaru, 7st. 61b.; Singer, 6st, 121b.; Conquestina, 6st. «lb.j Waicola, 6st. 71b. MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Four furlongs and a half.—Ahuapai, 9st.; Melologue, Bst. 101b.; Toapanga, Bst. 91b.; Wairoto, Bst. 91b.; Aurora, Bst. 81b. j Avaunt, Bst. 81b.'; Artistic, Bst. 81b.; Puketotara, Bst.-7Jb.; iSesterine, Bst. 61b.; Advance—Epilogue gelding, Bst. Olb.; First Water, Bst. olb.; Lady Volley, Bst. 51b.; Jolly Maiden, Bst. 51b.; Moondine, Bst. 41b. j Passadener, Bst. 41b.; Konowai, Bst.; Onslow Park, Bst.; Golden Ripple, Bst.; Moeroa, Bst.; Erica, Bst.; Liquori, Bst. MANAWATTJ GORGE WELTER, of 110 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Penza, 9st. 21b.; Waipunui, '9st. lib.; First Consul, Bst. 131b.; Toanga, Bst. 121b.; Thetis, Bst. 111b.; Ariom, Bst. 41b.; Strathmoira, Bst. 21b.; Singer, Bst.; Aimwell, 7st. 111b. J Captain Bell, 7st. 91b.; Waicola, 7st. 71b. THE BOOKMAKER. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Timariij December 9. The South Canterbury Trotting Club has received word from tho Minister for. Internal Affairs that bookmakers will be licensed -until January 31, 1911. NOTES AND COMMENTS, CBi ■ Glencoe.] A catalogue of the Bushy Park thoroughbreds, to,. be ■ sold at. Palmerston North on December 24, is. to hand. Four lots are to be put up, the- siros represented being Achilles, Kilcheran, Fontonoy, and Sweet Simon. Horses bred by Mr. G. F. Moore havo. done well in tho past, and amongst 'them may be mentioned Signor, North East, Dusky Morn, and Golden Loop. : The New Zealand rider, J. Stewart, left Sydney on Tuesday, and. should arrive jn Perth to-day. Stewart has gono across under engagement to ride P. Bolger's liorses.m their Christmas'engagements; : but ■ -as ; 'soon as the' - Perth Cup meeting is over, he will return to Sydney and take a hand in the preparation of Tho Reckoning who is to be. reserved for tho hurdle races at the next Newmarket Handicap meeting at Flemington;

•Mr. H. Coyle has been appointed bandic.apper to tho Wairoa Jockey Club.

The Greenmoadows trainer, F. Davis, will be represented at tho A.R.C. meeting by two horses, viz., Cullinan'!and Seapink. It was intended, to t.ako 'Virtue to.Ellorslie,.-but that horse-has "hot turned out as good as was- .expected Other news from tfho Napier tracks is to the effect that Merriwa is, unlikely to race again, and Bcllah is at present troubled with bad feet.

Millennial, winner of the hurdle race on the first day of the Woodville meeting, is in ,foal to the imported horse, San Fran. '

Merrie Rose has run her last race, and 'is to be sent to tho stud. At present she is doing duty as a hack, but next •season she is to go to Waikanae on a visit to Achilles.

It is surprising 'how often horses win when they are being given their last chance in a race. The owner of Succession had determined that should she fail at Woodville he would persevere no longer with.her, but retire her to the stud. The aged Apromont mare, Millennial, had actually been stinted, and was running, her last race when sho scored at AVoodville.

The Randwick trainer, F. 51'Grath, who is on. a' visit to , Wellington, gives it as his opinion that Lady Medallist, is the only one of that family that is worth training... In Australia;. tho remaining members of the family 'have proved failures.

There will be no racing in New Zealand to-day.

The Great Northern Foal Stakes candidate, Midnight Sun, was able to defeat the field which opposed him at Wsodvillo, but he was well tested to do it, and his form cannot by any stretch of imagination be regarded, as good enough to give him a chanco at Ellerslie. With plenty of time, the full brother to'Jfoctuiform may turn out well, but at present he is decidedly backward. His lack of condition, when he appeared in the birdcage, was such a surprise'to patrons of. the Woodvillo meeting that ho was quickly sent back in the market. Those, however, who were loyal and stuck to him got quite a good price for their money. , Dominion owners who intend nominating horses for the Doncaster Handicap or Sydney Cup. should note that these entries must bo made before 4 p.m. on January 3. As usual, entries will bo taken by tho secretaries of the W.R.C., C.J.C., A.R.C.; and H.B.J.C. The Randwick trainer F. M'Grath paid a brief visit to Wellington after tho Woodvillo meeting, and returned to Auckland yesterday. During his Holiday ho is being accompanied by Mr. J. J. M'Grath, owner of Kyeadgerie. Tho fact of H. Gray being in the saddlo doubtless had a good deal to do willi tho heavy support accorded Patrolms at Woodvillo on Thursday.. The owner of the bay horse supported him for a goodly stake on the first day, when, ridden by an unfashionable jockey, ho finished out of a place. On Thursday ho was on the scene early, but his heavy weight told its tale at tho finish, and tho best that ho could do was to run home behind tho placed horses. Judging by tho way in which he stayed out the seven furlongs in the Hack Welter event on. Thursday, it is plain that a mistake has. been made with Tho Hover in tho past by running him out of his distance. The Advanco gelding is only a handful, but ho carried Bst. 111b., led practicallythroughout, and got to the end of the seven furlongs inside lmin. 30sec. The popular cerise colours of tho Hon. J. D. Ormond failed to land a race at tho Woodville meeting, though thex were carried into, minor places on

three occasions. In the final event of tho -.meeting it appeared as if the unreliable Idealism was likely to score, but that strong finisher AVaipunui caught him a few yards off. the post and, in a good finish, heat him by a narrow margin.

Backers had a miserablo time at Woodville on both days, and many poor punters must have been pleased when tho time arrived for going home. They plunged very heavily on somo of tho favourites', especially on the second day, but they were beaten regularly. It appears as if tho ringmen are- receiving special attention from Dame Fortune during tho closing hours of their "lives."

A bettor start than that for tho Summer Handicap at Woodville has rarely been effected, and it may be said here that tho first half-mile disposed of any chance which Notorious, Separator, Mataari, and First Battery may have had. This quartet were all ridden by light-weight youngsters, and they ran in a lino at an altogether impossiblo pace. Every credit is due to Deeley for his riding of the favourite, Highden. Tho Auckland horseman realised that the pace could not last, and, though he had his mount well away, ho wisely allowed him to drop out of it, and nurse him for a final run. He could not have timed it hotter, and, when the quartet referred to above were stopping, the favourite was taken up, and, getting to the front in the last furlong, he ran' in a comfortable winner. ■' ■ ' '

To Puia, is one of : the handsomest mares in training, and, when she is done racing, should bo worth a good figure as a brood marc. The Hawora trainer, B. Brough, who leases tho San Fran mare from her owner, Mr. J. O'Meara, of Hastings, has his charge looking very well now, and she is likely to get on' the winning list during the Christmas meetings.

C. Emerson was in good form at the Woodville meeting, .where ho scored three wins, his successes feeing gained on Midnight. Sun, Moreykoff, and Deploy. The Riccarton lightweight is easily the best rider of his weight in tho Dominion, aad, as there appears to be no sign of him growing, ho should enjoy a lucrative living for some years to' come.- . ■

Particulars of tho • Ashhurst-Pohang-ina Racing Club's annual meeting to be held on the Ashhurst-racecourse on -Wednesday, December 28, appear in this issue. ■. . • ■■'■*- ANSWERS. TO CORRESPONDENTS. W.P.S., Mangaweka.—Next issue, RACIMG FIXTURES. Dec. 18 and 17—Christchurch E.C. Summer. Dec. 23, 2G, and 27—Manawatu K.C. Summer. . . Dec. 26, 29, and Jan. 2 and 3—Auckland It.C. Summer. Deo. 2G and 27—Dunedin J.C. Summer. Dec. 26 and 27—Tara'naki J.C. Christmas.

Messrs. J. H. Bethune and Co. have a most important announcement in our auction columns with regard to a property sale, which -they are holding at their rooms on Thursdav next, December 15, at 2.30 p.m. On that date they are submitting four ideal residential properties on the slopes of Mount Victoria. These comprise:—Freehold land having o frontage of 83 feet to MacFnrlane Street, by a dopth of 134. feet i inches, with the 7-roomed residence;, No.; 8. thereon,- also sued and outbuildings, .well known as the ■ property. ■of the late ■: Captain Benner. This is one of the' earliest selections, and commands'a' magnificent view of city and harbour; freehold land having-a frontage of 26 feet to MacFarlane Street by a depth of 6G feet, with tho well-built G-roomed two-story residence No. 7 thereon, fitted with all convenience, and havin» a balcony overlooking the harbour— ••this-.house'is-'ivell lillilt'-'thVo&hout, and is insured 'for' I lahd.having a frontage of 40 feet to Hawker Street by a : .depth ;of .109 feet, with: the : niodern 7roomed residence -No. .19 thereon, fitted with electric light and all conveniences, the rooms in this house are large and lofty, and a lovely view is obtained; freehold- land having a frontago of 30 feet to Hawker Street by tho long depth of 131 feet, together with the one-story 6'-roomed dwelling-house No. 37 thereon, with verandah', bay window, and all conveniences, ■this house is beautifully sheltered, and is in a very sunny locality.- '' ' ' I-ochore, .of Gisborne, and E. 0. Blamires will conduct the .People's Service, in.,the'• King's. Theatre on Sunday evening ..at 7 : o'clock.-. -Mr. Cecil .Prime,-medallist .at-the .recent' Napier competitions, will .be' the soloist for the evening . .men's meeUng of the Brotherhood will bp held in the Druids' Hall 3 o'clock, when B«v. J. Dawson .will deal with the recent licensing Bill.

Dillaway— Talk.about your aristocratic ■descent, why, my father often had 10 000 men directly . under him." Caraway— ' \ a general?" Dillaway-"Well, not exactly. Caraway—"A wholesale contractor? Dillaway—"No, an aeronaut."