THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1042, 3 February 1911, Page 7

THE TURF.

' 'tANTERBURY J,C. MEETING, .. -:'■■:'■,:■ FIRST DAY. :^BijfpiCAP.- , 'WON- BY CRQNSTADT. ,' ;\(By Tojegreph—Press Association.) • •'. '.- Christchurch, February 2. f The Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer Weetang "opened to-day in beautiful '-.■weather, wjth the course in capital order, ffheattendanco was-not. large, but with-out-the bookmakers,, tho totalisator inVestments showed a marked increase, beSng as. against X 3298 last year. o,'he, racing generally was interesting, ithough, Cronstadt achieved an easy win an. tho-Midsum'mer Handicap, leading all .the' way, Results: ■■■; BCRIAL STAKES, of 100 sovs. One mile. tMri D. Moraghan's b. m. Aunt Sally, by Royal Artillery-Gipsy _<?>". .' 4yrs., Bst. 21b. (Jas- Tine) 1 (Sir George Clifford's Tr«e (Mr, H. AL Knight's Puaka, g

: Also started: Darracq, 85t..21b.,; UmeraCbov, Sst. Sib.; Milo, Bit. 21b.; Kora, Bst. Aunt Sally was first to show out, and mt the end of a furlons was followed by IjCpra, True Knight, and Perrara. Easily tholding her advantage. Aunt Sally won ■ ly two .lengths from True Ivwgljt, who was a head in" frpot, Pf Puaka. limo, JqUn. 43se.c', '■■■■■' . i -HOENBT WELTER HANPJCAP, of 100 .-.•• .:•■ ' sovs. Seven furlongs.. . ilr; T. Sheenan'a ch.'in'. Merry Lass,- ■ by Finland—Pleasure Seoker, syrs., • Ssfc. 81b; ' : :....).:.J...... (J. M'Cluskey) 1 tUr, J.T. Jt'Crackon's Alexis, Bst. 51b. .«. :■■•.-.. (L. King) 2 JMr. A. Barton's Zetland, Bst. 101b. ■Also started:'Kiltsi 9st. 131b.; Grand ffilaq,'- 9st. -121b.; .Kohinoor, 9st, 12b.; aiontreal, 9st. lib.; Armstrong, Bst. 71b.; -Harvest, Bst. 51b.; Silvor.Bullet, Bst. 41b.; tPretty Noll, Bst. Sib. " . ' : , ~ Mti -.e»4 .AMxs were quickest to be Ejp, and showed the way round the iu'rn to ' Kohinoor, ■ Merry Lass, and Armstrong.; With heads turned for iotne, Alexis had the me&surp of ■ : ; KUts, but at the distance' Merry las? came with a strong rpn, and won by a Deck.- Zetland.was a length and a half back , , with Armstrong.next. 'Time, lmin. 3 2-ssec- ■.■■[ : ' ■/ lILLY. STAKES, of 200 sovs, . Six' furlongs. . . Kr. H.A. Tinker's br.f. Colleen Mary, : by'Sari.'Fran-MWgoupi.'Syrs, Sst. 131b. ■„,,,,.,:.,;.;, - .(R. Hatch) 1 (Messrs'. W. G; and Q- E.- Stead's Aphaea, ■■■'/ 7st. 31b. .....(A. Stratford) 2 JJr.F. H. Pyne's Flambeau, Bst. 31b. ... ~-■■■. -..' ■ :. (Jas. Pine) 3 Also started: Ifartino, 95t..'51b.; Direc,toire, 7st. 101b. ;-B\e Blast, ' 7st. 51b.; •.Friwolliti; 6st. 101b.';. and 'Gold Coin, 6st. 71b,. '■•■-■ : Directoire refused to ' leave tho mark, sad took no-part in tjio. race. Aphnca jumped 1 away smartly, and led i'ound tho top-turn and ivoll into tho;.. straight. Here Colleen Mary put in a strong run, and got up in time: to.-vrin by a head. Flambeau was thrco lengths away, with Big Blast fourth. Time, lmin. 11 l-ssec. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. ■•'.'. One mile, and a half. Jlr.-M,'KavanaEh's br. h. Cronstodt, ; Stepniak-Madder, 4yrs., 7st. 21b. ■'.'■■■' (C. Emmcrson) 1 Mr. P. H. Pyne's Roso Noble, Bst. 71b'.

. ■•■.'.• .'• ':■. (Jas. Pine) 2 Jfr. L,' Aclahd's Coroniform, Bst. 101b. . , ;"■-■•'■ -;;"..'■ '' 'I ". :.(B. KjnK) 3 Also started:. Qutlander, 7st. 131b., and lady, Eeiria, 7st, lllb.- ,-.... ... .. ! 'CJronstadt showed ;tbi way out of.tho: .straight,; .followed •by Boso Noble, and La'dy'Reina. Goinj alonff the back CronBtadt still.maintained the.lead, but Lady. Beina gave "place to Coroniform.-,' Tnrnine .into the straight Cronstadt was still in the front,, aud won '.comfortably by a ]ength and'ft half ffom.Rose Noble, who beat CoTontform by a liead.V Outlander Was fourth. Time, 2min. 38.2-ssec.'' . ■ LYTTELTON.-PLATE,. of' iiw.'soys:: For ::;. v .tw6-years-olds.-. .'Sis"furlongs." , ' •' Messrs. .W. &. and G. ■%. Stead's b.'f. , '■:Khamsin, .by.Quarrj ; man-3fist, fst. ' ■ . " (E. Geanoy)' 1 Sir.Geo.. Clifford's: Avarkoi '7st. 101b. .:■ '■'' ■■' (F. B. Jones) 2 Mr. J, A. Holmes's-Pleasure Bent,' 7st. -'■• ' -■-■■■ ~ . ' ' . (Jl'Gregor) 3 Also started: . Tannhanser, .9st. 71b.; •Phobos, 7st. 31b:; Pert, 7st.; and Biarritz, 7st. . .. ... . ~-,.■., - ■ Khamsin was quickest to.begin and led' round the top turn from Avarice, Pert, and.;,Pleasnre "Bt<nt. -. Turning idnto the straight : phamsin was still in front and stalling .off ,a strong- challenge by Avarice won- by a head.- Pleasure Bent was 'four lengths back, followed by Pert. Time/ Imin. 14 4-s£ec. . r '. ,- . . CRAVEN PLATE,.of 200 sovs. Seven '•:•;!'' ''"' . ' V ■Mr. H.'. Friedlander's cb. m. Fasnakyle, by Clanranald—Teredina, 4yrs., Bst. lib. ;......... (H. Gray) 1 Mr. J. J. Jl'Bride's Obsono,-9st. 91b. (R. Hatch); 2 MKM. Hobbs's' Chief LocMel,.Bst. 51b. . ■• ',■■' :. (Jas, Pine) 3 Also started: Sharpshooter, !)st. 91b.; Prim, 9st. 71b.; Boutade, Bst. 121b.; Genius, Bst. 4!b.; Countermine, 7st. -131b.; Medallist, 7st. 131b.; Queen of Spades, 7st. 81b... •■;...•■:-■■• Queen o£ Spades was first to show out but at the six-furlong ' post was' ■ passed by Fasnakyle and Obsono. This pair led into the straight with Queen of Spades, Bonlade, and Chief Lochiel at the head of the others. At the distance Chief Lochiel.had taken third place while Fasnakyle had Obsdno's measure and won by half a length. Chief Lochiel was a length away with Genius fourth. Time, Imin. 27 l-ssec.

HAISWELL WELTER HANDICAP, of / 100 sovs. One mile. Mr; J. Grigg's br. f. Romany Maid, by Calibre—Romany Lass, 3vrs., 7st. 81b .'...;. (H. Gray) 1 ilr. A. Macfarlano's Achray, Bst. 91b. -■ ■' • ■■■■. , ■ ,(L. King) 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's Nithsdale, Bst. 91b. . . (F. B. Jones) 3 Also started: TJmeraboy, Sst. 21b.; 'Abrangi, Bst. lfllb.; Suva, Bst.; Obligate, 7et 131b.; Ambuscade, 7st ■ Mb.; Nightlight,'7st. 7fi>. r Sapience, 7st. 71b.; Veda, 7st. 71b.; Darracn, 7st. 71b. Achray and Nithsdale were in front at the. distance where Romany Maid came through and won by. a length and a half. Nifhsdale was- a similar distance back; jrime,.lmin r 42 3-ssec. ■ . HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY. . (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Christchurch, February 2. ■i he following are the handicaps for the second day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's Buininer meeting:—. ~ RICHMOND PLATE, of 100 sovs. Five .furlongs.—Byron, 9st. 71b.; : Tannhauser, Sst 31b.; Avarice, Bst. 31b.; Khamsin, 7st. 131b.; Aphaca, 7st. 131b.; Mazurka, 7st. 71b.; Muircock, 7st. 31b.; Rose Red, 7st.'; Pleasure Bent, 6st. 101b.; Phobos, 6st. 101b.; Pert, Cst. 71b.; Glenroy, Gst. •71b.; Biarritz, Gst. 71b. LINWOOD WELTER, o£ 100 sovs. Seven furlongs.-rObsono, lOst. 131b.,- Coroniform, lOst. 81b.; Chief Locbiel; Ost. 91b.; Colleen Mary,.9st. 91b.;.Kilts, 9st. 71b.; Kohinoor, 9st. slb.i Medallist, Ost. lib.; Grand Slam, 9st. lib.; Merry Lass, .Ost. llbii-True Knight, Bst. 9!b.; Alexis, Sst. 51b.; Zetland, Sst. 51b.; Aorangi, 7st. 131b.; K6ra,-7st. 121b.; Ideate, 7st.- Illb.; /Armstrong, 7st. 91b.; Harvest, 7st. 71b.; Master Paul, 7st. 71b.; Southern Cross, 7st. 71b.; Cathe, 7st. 71b.; Gold Coin, 7st. 7!b.; Dfirracij, 7st. 71b. ' , ,ST. ALBANS HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Prim, Sst. 71b.; Martine, Sst. Illb.; Coroniform, Bst. 91b.; Roso-Noble, Bst. ' 81b.; • Fasnakylo, Sst. 31b.; Boutado, Bst. 21b.; Genius, 7st. 91b.; Outlander, 7st. 3b;; Romany Maid, Gst. lOlb.; Full of Trumps, Gst. 71b. FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 X'ive furlones.—Obsono, lOst. 51b.; Kohinoor, Ost.; Sea Kiug, Bst. 131b.; Pilgrim's Way, Sst. 91b.; Tenterhook, Bst. Gib.; Kilts, Bst. 51b.; Windgun, Bst. 21b.; Queen of Spades, Bst.; Busyland,. 7st. 91b.; Flambeau, 75t. 81b.; Dircctoire, Gst. 121b.; Ambuscade, Gst. 91b.; Ceriso and Blue, Gst. 73b. ; Big Blast,' Gst. 71b.; Silver Bullet, 6st. 71b.; Clanmena, Gst. 71b.; Friwolliti, 6st: 71b.; Githe, 6st. 71b.; Passing Glance, 6st; 71b.;'Kalulu, 6st. ■ 71b.; Dragoon, Gst. '71b; ;.'.'.■ .' • " '

POST HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One niile.-Prim, lOsi.; Sharpshooter, 9st. 91b. ; Rose Noble, 9st. Sib.; Marline, fist. 31b.; Fasnakylc, flst. 31b.; Cronstadt, 9st. 21b.; Colleen Mary, 95t.11!>.; Chief Lochiel, Ost.; Genius, Bst. 101b.; Medallist, Bst. 41b. i White Cockade, Sst. lib.; Amit Solly, Bst.; Roronny Maid, 7st. 91b.; Umoraboy, ist. 21b.; Aorangi, fist. 131b.; Tuaka, fast. 111 h.; Probable, Gst. 91b.; Armstrong• Cst. /lb.; Southern Cross, 6st. 71b.; Gold Com, fast. 7jb.; Darracii, 6st. 71b. ■ PAHIATUA RACES. SECOND DAY. (By Telccrnph—Press Association.) Pahiafua, February 2. There was fine weather for tho.second day of the Pnhiahitt races, and a large attendance. Results; HACK HURDLES, of GO sots. One mile and three-quarters,—Ribstouo Pippin, Ost. 41b., 1; Jlillenuial, list. 131)j., 2; Doranuo, 9st. 101b., 3. Also started: Waikaraka, Canadian, Ultimatum. Won easily by a length. Time, Smin.. 20sec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six- furlongs.—Sun bonnet, Bst. lllb., 1; Burton, Bst. 51b., 2; Splnsh, 7st., 3. Also started: Lord .Soult, simplex. Won by haif a length. Tiuie, luiiu. 1G l-ssec. NEWMARKET HACK, of 50 sovs.. Five furlonßS.—Hnrik, Bst. 61b., and Leahora, Bst. 51b. (dead heat), 1; Lady Doris, 9st. 21b., 3. Also started; Jlagneta, Merry Fly,. Ahuapai, Puketotara, Lochiela, Baby, Bumble, Passadona, Avaunt, Cdrouella. Time, Ifflin, 3 l-ssee. MANGAHAO HACK .WELTER, of 55 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Floater, Bsfc 81b:, 1; Con tout, Bst. 81b., 2; Tullooh Ard, Sst. 1211}., 3. Also started: Composed, Meditterraneap, Eva. Won by a short head. Tioje, lurin... 3lgec. '

RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Olio mile and a furlong./ Mr, W.'D..Watson's b. h. First Con- ' sul, by Conqueror—Lady Principal, ' 4yrs., 7st. 31b. 1 Tebtane, 7st.. 121b ■ 2 MAKTIRI HACK HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Six furlongs.—Rurik, Bst. 101b., 1; Odessa, 7st. 121b., 2. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY, of 50 sovs. Weight 9st. Five furloass.—Septimus, 1; Matapouree, 2. GRANDSTAND WELTER, of GO sovs. One mile.—The Rover, Bst. 71b, 1; Waiwareware; Sst. 121b., 2. '. NOTES ON; THE RACING.. (By Telegraph.—Rfiecla.l Correspondent.) Pahiatua, February 2. Tho Pahiatua Racing Club was again fortunate in the weather experienced; tor the concluding day. of its annual meeting. The sum of i! 7336 was passed through tho totalisator, making .014,401 for tne nieoting. ■ : ' ■ '. ' ■

Lebeccio was the only withdrawal ffoni the Hack Hurdles. The Sou'-westor—Gir-' ofla gelding, who competed in tho hurdles on tho first day, sustained,injuries while galloping round the jiaddock over-; night and.was destroyed, i'or some reason or other Waikaraka, the first day's winner, ,was' neglected. Millennial and Hibstone Pippin carried tho bulk of the money. The latter led throughout'and won' easily. Ribstone Pippin made his first appearance at the f'oxton meeting and is a well-bred gelding by Diplomatic —Apple' Woman, and was bred in -New South Wales. H. Telford rodo, his last win on Ribstono Pippin, as he leaves next wcok for tho,Argentine with S. Reid.

Lord Soult, on bis last'four displays at Foxton and Pahintua, would appear to have lost his dash, and Burtou was ■made a strong order for tho Stewards' Handicap, but Sunbonnet had no difficulty in reversing the position of tho previous day. •

. Lady Doris was most fancied of tho, fourteen runners for the Nowinarkot Hack Handicap/ She ran a great race,, but could only get places behind • Rurik -and Leahora, whom tbo judge .was unable to separate. ' ~ ■ Later in the afternoon. Rurik was saddled up again and carried a lflb. penalty and scored handsomely. Rurik ran two. good races yesterday, when ridden by H. Tate. W. Price rodo him to-day. Eurik is .a member of a .well-known. aud succbslfiil South Island^p c which Kremlin, Muscovite, Tsaritza, .Slas- '. ter Alis, Petrovna, and other performers; belong. Ho is owned'and trained by W: , .Mitchell, who last visited the North Island with Roseal: , '■' " -,-.-■/•.--i----■The Palmerston-owned Floater (by Merriwee— Float) scored his second win in, the Mangahao Hack Welter. This was Floater's first appearanco at the meeting..' Hβ was ridden by W. Ryan, who also scored on tho Trentham-trained Septimus (by The- Officer—Kissing Cup) in the Scurry. . " . ' ■ .'. Ariom was-again sent out a.good favourite . for tho Racing Club Handicap, but diFappointed his supporters as he could only get fourth. With heads turned for home-it looked as if Teotane and WaiTiunui would fight out the finish, but First Consul with a' well-sustained run got up in time to secure the verdict.. The meeting concluded with a slashing finish between four competitors in. the Grandstand .Welter, The Bover scoring by a head from WaiwarewnnvAimwcll a neck away, just clear of Marton. . After the last race tho stewards assembled and Mr. J. B. Reed, president of the club, congratulated Mr. Shannon, deputyhandicapper on the result of his work. GISBORNE R.C, SUMMER, FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. '~'. . (By TclegrapU-Prosa Association.) ■ Gisborne, February 2. The Gisborno Racing Club's' summer meeting was opened in glorious weather. ■There was a large attendance, including the Hon. Jas. Carroll and Mr. W. D. S. M'Donald, M.P. In accordance with the new. Act no bookmakers were licensed. The -totalizator receipts. were £6G75, as' against .£4362 on the first day last year. EesuUs:—

HB-ST HANDICAP HURDLES, of 70 sovs. One mile and a half.—Eiya, Ost. 101b., Ij Continuance, list. 121b., 2;Ha.u. rangi, 9st. 51b., 3. Time, 2niin. 441 sec. MAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP, of 40 Eove. Four furlongs.—Birkline, 1; AnEelles, Omatere, and Miss Murphy, deadeat, 2. Time, 49 l-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Six furlongs—Lord Possible, 7st. 121b., 1; Illustrious, 7st. 91b., 2 j Iney, Sst. 41b., 3. Won easily. Time, lmin. 15sec. TE HAP ARA HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. seven furlongs.—Hirini, 7st. 71b., 1; Raupare. 7st. 111b., 2; The Squatter, 7st. 131b., 3. ■ Won by tiro lengths. Time, lmin. 28* sec. GISBORNE RACING CLTIB'S HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Paisano, Ost. 21b., 1; Voetgang, 7st. 81b., 2. The only starters. Won easily by a length. Time, 2min. llsec. FIRST. WELTER HANDICAP, of 50 sdvs. One milo.—Hirini, Sst. 81b., ljRaupare, Sst. 121b., 2; Bere?aria, 9st. 71b., 3. Won comfortably. Time, lmin. 43 2-ssec. , ' RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Five.furlongs.—Miss Sylvia, 7st.. 111b., 1; Manupai, 7st. 41b. and Scotch, Sst. Mb., dead heat,.2. Time, lmin. 2 2-ssec. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of ' 70 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Dazzling, Bst. 71b., 1; Illustrious,.7st. 41b.,. 2; Rose Lethe, 7st., 3. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 28scc. . SECOND DAY'S PROGRAMME. Illy TelocraDh— Press Association.) Gisborne, February 2. Tho following acceptances hp.ve been received for tbn second day' 6 racing:— FINAL HANDICAP. Seven fnrloiißs.Dazzling, Ost.; Auldearn, 7st. 81b.; Iney, 7st. 81b.; Hiriui, 7st. 51b.; Voetgang, 7st. 31b.; Scotch, 7st. lib.; and Raunare, Cst. 121b. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs.—Lord Possible, Bst. 101b.; Ine.v, Bst.; Pluck, 7st. 101b.; and Miss Murphy, list. 121b. HARDING MEMORIAL HANDICAP. One mile and a distance.—Paisano, Ost. Clb.; Rauparaha, 9st. 21b.; Dazzling, Ost.: Iney, 7st. Gib.; Voetgan?, 7st. 41b.; Fortwilliam, Gst. 101b.; and Berciigaria, 6<t 81b. SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES. One milo and three-rjmirtprs.—Continuance 12st. 21b.; Eiya, lOst. 101b.; Whukaweira, 10st. 71b.; and Haurantji, <Jst. • The following weiulits have been declared:— AWAPUNI HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Lord Possible, Ost. 81b.; Fortwilliam, 9st. ; Erin, Bst. 1111,.; Miss Sylvin, Bst. 91b.; Eiya. Sst. 81b. Obscurity Sst.. 51b.; Stourton, Bst. 21b.; Kilsvth, 7st. 131 fa.; Master Stead, 7st. 121b.; Manupai.

7st. 71b.; .Tosie, Tst.; Wen Rose, 7st.; The Chef, Gst. lllb.; Cork, Cst. 10lb.; Omnteve, 6st. 91b.; First Marshall, Cst. 71b.; Ngarui, Ust. 71b.; Rons.vl, Cst. 71b.; und Maria, (ist. 71b. MAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP. "Five fiirlonps.—Blrlilme, 9st.; Miss Mnrplir, B=t. 51b.; Appelles, Bst. 21b.; Omatere, Sst. ■lib.; Miss Augusta, 7st. 131b.; Maori Qiieon, 7st. 131b. j West End. 7st. 131b.; Mahuri, 7st. 131b.; Miss Renv, 7st. ISlb.;' Vaultross, 7st. lllb.; Rcnsyf, 7st. lllb.; and Mnrta, Tst. 'Jib. TARUHERU HACK HANDICAP.-Ono milo.—FortwillinuvO.st.; Hirini, S,>t. 91b.; Raupare, Bst. ■lib.; Obscurity,. Sst. 31b.; The Sciuatter, Bst. lib.; Bravest, 7st. Gib.; CliiUßhtoji, 7st. 51b.; Durability, 7st. 31b.; Wlinkarcira, .7st.; Santiago, fst.; Merry TigET, Gst. 121b.;.First Marshall, Gst. 71b.; Monsieur Soult, Gst. 71b.; Appelles, Gst. 71b.;. and Ngarui, Gst. 71b.. SECOND WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Bnldos, 9»t. 121b. j Berengaria, Ost. 81b.; Erin, Ost. 81b.; Illustrious, 9st. 71b.; Obscurity, flst. 21b.; Ardfert, Sst. Gib.; Rose Lethe, Bst. 61b.; Cauldron, Sst.; Game, Sst.; and Merry Tiger, Bst. • WANGANUI j;c. STARTER. MR. C. O'CONNOR APPOINTED. (By Tolesraph-Presa Association.) Wanganui, February 2. Mr. James Coombo has resigned the position of starter of the Wanganui Jockey Club, and Mr. C. O'Connor was this afternoon appointed in his stead. •A CONFERENCE HELD. ' HOPES OF A SETTLEMENT. (By Tclcgrann-Presa Association.) Chrlstchurch, February 2. In connection with the Arthurs' Pass tunnel labour dispute, a conference was held last night between Mr. M'Lean and several union officials, thoso present being Mr. Scmplo (organiser of tho New ijealand Federation of Labour), Mr. Webb (president of tho federation), Mr. Armstrong (secretary of-the- West Coast General Labourers' Union), and Mr. Princo (local secretary of the union). ■ • The conference, which was a private one, was held at Mr. M'Lean's house, and lasted for about three hours. The result communicated to the press was that a meeting between , Slr.'M'Lean and the men. is to bo held to-day. The unionists aro very hopeful of a settlement being arrived at.' ~ RACING FIXTURES. Feb. i— Takapuna. J.C. Summer. Feb. 2.—Pahiatua R.C. Annual. Feb. 3.—Gisborne K.C. Summer. Feb. i— Canterbury J.C. Summer. Feb. 9 and IC—Poverty Bay T.C. Summer. Feb. 8 and 9—Egmont Tt.C. Summer. Feb. 15 and 16.—Taranaki J.C. Autumn. Feb. 23 and 23—Woodvillo District J.C. Autumn. Feb. 22, 23; and 25.—Dunedin J.C. Autumn. March 8 and 9—Dannevirko R.C. Autumn. March 2 and 4—Wanganui J.C. Autumn. '