THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1107, 21 April 1911, Page 8

THE TURF.

WESTLAND RACING CI.UB'S AUTUMN MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Hokitika, April 20. j The opening day of the Westland liacing Club's Autumn meeting passed off successtully in line weather. Tnere was a iair attendance. The sum of .t-HBfl was put through the totalizator. The following are the results:— OPEN HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Divorce, list, lib., 1; Hillspring, Sst. ]]lb., 2; Pure Pose, Sst. 31b., 3. Also started: Obligate, S>t. lib.;• Wairarapa, list. 71b.; The Orient, list. 71b. Divorce was first to show in front, and managed to pass the post half a length to the good from Hillspring, who made a strong run in the straight. The third horso was close up. Time, lmin. 32 2-f>soc. TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP, of 35 sovs. Five furlongs and a half.—lto, Ost. 711)., 1; .Surmount, Ost., 2; Montague, Sst., 3. Also started: Ritrik, lOst. 131b.; Moata, Sst. 21b.; Expansion, 7st. 101b.; Glenrock, 7st. 31b.; Supplement, 7st. lit). Supplement got the best cf the start, but was caught by Ito before coming into the straight, the latter winning easily, the others finishing in straggling order. Time, lmin. 12 2-oscc. INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP TEOT (saddle), of 30 sovs. One mile.—Andante, 12sec., 1; Mount Camelback, ISsec., 2; Convent Bell, Bsee., 3. Seventeen others started. Mount Camelback led for nearly the whole distance, but was conglit by Andante, who trotted consistently throughout. Tho latter won with a little to spare. Time, 2min. Slsec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of GO sovs. One mile.—King Try, Sst. 101b., 1; AYaiwareware, Sst. Gib., 2; Gold Braid, Bst. Sib., 3. Also started: Aberration, Ost. 41b.; Tho Cornet, Bst. 01b.; First View, 7st. Sib.; Wairarapa, 7st. King Try went away with the lead and won easily by three lengths, Gold Braid being a neck away from tho second horse. Time, lmin. BOROUGH HANDICAP TROT, of 35 sovs. One mile and a half.—Maimoe, 17sec., 1; Chips, 12?ec., 2; Convent Bell, Usee., 3. Eight others started. Maimoe trotted well throughout, and won easily. I Time, lmin. Usee. I HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 40 sovs. Six furlongs and a half.—North Pole, 10=t. 61b.. 1; Divorce, Ost. 121b.. 2; Negative, Ost. 101b., 3. Also started: Waiwareware, Ost. 121b.; Hillspring, 9st. 101b.; Katua, Sst. 121b. A splendid race. Negative and Divorce wore leading from North Pole when half tho distance had been covered, but came with a fast run in. the straight, and won by half a length, the others being close up. Time, lmin. 25 4-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 40 sovs. Fivo furlongs.—lto, 9st. 131b., 1; Yeorld, Sst., 2; Expansion, 7st. 121b., 3. Also started: Miss Sylvia, 9st. 41b.; Surmount, Ost.; Balmy. Breeze, Sst. Gib.; T/Aiglon, 7st. 121b.; Jenny Colleen, 7st. 1011).; Millionaire, 7st. 21b Ito was the first to show in front, but was soon afterwards overhauled by Y-codel and Miss Sylvia. Ito, however, came with-a brilliant run in tho straight, and won by a length, the others finishing in a straggling fashion. Time, lmin. 4 l-ssec. WESTLAND RACING CLUB'S MEETING. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) h'okitika, April 20. The following arc the acceptances for the second day of the Westland Racing Club's Autumn meeting:— MINERS' PURSE. Seven furlongs.— Divorce, lOst. lib.; Miss Sylvia, Ost. 21b.; Hillspring, Bst. )21b.; Obligate, Sst.; Puro Cose, 7st. 31b.; Tho Orient, Gst. 73b.; Wairarapa, Gst. 71b. EASTER HANDICAP. Ono mile.-Kiiig Try, Ost. 81b.; Aberration, Sst.; Gold Braid, Sst. 81b.; Waiwareware, Sst. 81b.; The Cornet, Sst. Gib.; NordeiT, Sst. Gib.; Wildbird, Sst. 41b.; Negative, Sst. 21b.; Tangaroa, Bst. 111).; Hillspring, 7st. Gib.; First View, 7st. olb.; The Orient, Gst. 71b. , ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —Ito, lOst. 81b.; Surmount, Bst. 111b.; Katua, Sst. Sib.; Yeodel, Bst. 31b.; Balmy Breeze, Sst. 31b.; Montague, 7st. 1211).; Fcatlierstone, 7st. 121b.; Expansion, 7st. 121b.; L'Aiglon, 7st. 71b.; Jennie Colleen, 7st. Gib.; Glenrock,'.7st.; Sea Spray, Gst. 71b.; Millionaire, fist. 71b. 'WELTER HANDICAP. Six furlongs and;a half.—.North Fole, list. 31b.; Divorce, lOst. 21b.; Waiwareware, 9st. 121b.; Miss Sylvia, Sst. 81b.; Negative, Ost. 71b.; Hillspring, Sst. 121b.; First View, Sst. 91b.; Obligate, Sst. 41b. . FAREWELL .HANDICAP. Five and a half furlongs.—lto, lOst. 101b.; Wildbird, "Jst. 21b.; Surmount, Bst__7lb.; Moata, 7st. 131b.; Montague, 7st. i...; Featherstone, 7st. 121b.; Expansion,' 7st. 101b.; Supplement, Gst'. 131b. PROVINCIAL TROT. One mile and a half.—Blacksaiul, scr.; Conrad 4sec.; Amber Tips, Gsec.; Loyal, 7sec.; Westland, Osec.; Magnate, lOsec.; Convent Bell, lOsec.; Discovery 11, llsec.; Chips, llsec.; Victory, 17sec.; Mount Camelback, l'Jsec.; Wedgwood, 23sec.; Royal Princess, 23sec.; Lady Nut, 24sec.; Sidus, 27sec.; Omega, 27sec.; Vivetta, 27sec.; Old Ginger, 27sec. : COUNTY TEOT. Two miles.—Blacksand, Gsec.; Teresina, Usee.; Amber Tips, llsec.; Ituatapii, Itscc.; lvita H., ISsec.; Paranui, 18f.ee.; Andante, ISsec.; Chips, 19sec.; Maimoe, 20sec.; Malabar, 31sec.; Mount Camelback, 32sec.; Omega, 40see.

FURTHER YEARLING SALES.

B? Ttleffranh—Press Association-Copyrieht (Rec. April 20, 9.5 p.m.) Sydney, April 20. At the yearling sales at Eandwick, the high-priced lots included the Multiform — Irish Corner colt, SOOgns., the Malster— Graceton colt, GOOgn;., and the Medallion —Endanger filly, "530gns. On account of Mr. J. B. Reid, of Canterbury, a colt by St. Ambrose—Couronne was sold for 240gns. There was no offer for the colt by St. Ambrose—Ambush. "At the yearling sales the Malster—Field Rose colt realised 150,0 guineas.

CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP.

London, April 19. Tho following was the result of the CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 2COO sovs; second, 200 sovs.; and third, 100 sovs.' from the stake. About one mile and a quarter. Mr. T. Baring's b. or br. c. Mushroom, by Common—Quick, 3yrs., 7st 1 Mr. H. J. King's b. c. .Demosthenes, by Desmond—Carlin, 4yrs., 7st. 3lb— ■ 2 Mr. James A. de Rothschild's ch. c. Bronzino, by Marco—Flitters, lyrs., Bst. 01b ....' 3 (Winner trained by J. Butters.)

THE CASE OF MAY DILLON.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, April 20. The stewards of the \New Zealand, Metropolitan Trotting C!ub met this morning, and after an exhaustive inquiry into the protest lodged against May Dillon, winner of the Express Handicap, decided to award the raco to May Dillon. An appeal against the decision having been lodged, the totalisator money will be impounded until it is decided. DISQUALIFIED, (By Telegrapli—Press Association.) Christchurch, April 20. As t.he result of the performance shown by Apple Tie in the Beginners' Handicap yesterday. the stewards of the ,\ew Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club decided lo disqualify the mare and her owner and rider (1!. Humphreys) until December 31 next.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

[By Glexcoe.] Owners are given a final reminder that nominations for the Wanganui Jockey Club's meeting close to-night with (he secretary, Mr. W. Hall. Weights for the first day's events at the Marlborough Having Club's autumn meeting will be declared to-morrow. The Australian Jockey Club's autumn meeting will be concluded to-morrow. Acceptances for (he first day's handicap events at the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting are due on Monday night. ICaknma has been scjatchcfi for all engagements nt the Wellington Eacing Club's meeting,

After riding Kerlic in the Epsom Handicap at Uantlwick last Saturday, 1!. Cameron was to return to Melbourne to ride Mr. Middloton Melrose's horses at the Williamstown race-. G. Jones, trainer of Paisano, Continuance and Co., came to Wellington on Wednesday, and returns home to-day. He informed the writer that he had left Paisano with .1. Rao, at Ellerslie, and that the son of Strowan would not raco again until the Great Northern Hurdles, in Juno next. The horse was much above himself at Ellerslie, and unable to show his best form in the handicaps at Ihe A.B.C. mooting, but, all going well, lie should be at his top form by June next. Continuance'will-raco at: tho W.ingniiui meeting, ami' Jones may also take a flat horse or two there. So far, no definite arrangement's have been made as to tho riding of the horses, but AY. Young has been written to, and asked to do the riding throughout the season. M'nhutcnga has proved untrainable, and. on Jones's return to Gisborne, the Quilt gelding will be sent home. The Achilles—Momokai- colt, recently purchased by Mr. Tan Duncan, was railed to I'orirua yesterday. He is a fine big colt with a head resembling his sire, but, in most other respects, he seems to. take after his dam. The colt is unbroken, but his education will be commenced at oncc. Effort, who is still feeling the effects of the racing which she had at Awapuni, is running out in the paddock at Trentham, and, this being the case, her owner could hardly have her right for the Thompson Handicap meeting at Trentham next week. (.'. Emerson, Who rode Cheddar 'to victory in the Great, Autumn Handicap, won the same race last year on Outlander. El Dorado is standing up well to his work at Napier, and he may be very useful over country this coming season if a somewhat suspicious leg does not prevent J. M'Laughlin from training him. At the present time. it. appears as if he has only got to hit a fence hard, and he will go out. Malt King's success in the All-Aged Stakes at Hawlwick was quite anticipated, and the big chestnut horse is, beyond question, one of the most brilliant inilers ever produced in Australia. Last month at Uosehill. when not nearly ready, he "downed" a good field in the Hawson Stakes, and it was then freely wagered that he would defeat Comedy King in the All-Aged Stakes at the A.J.C. meeting. Piriwai appears to be a long time in striking winning form. Owner R. J. .Matthews anticipated success at Feildiug, but the filly, after showing pace, failed to run on to the end. She is still of a llighty disposition, and will probably require time. When she settles down, however, there is very little doubt that she will quickly make: amends for previous failures, as her pace is wonderful. Hydrant cut a sorry figure in both his races at Feilding, and. at no part of the race, did ho take hold of the bit. As he pulled up not the least distressed, his failures are difficult to account for. After his success at Wanganui it appeared as if he were coming back to form. Til view of the near approach of the W.K.C.' Autumn meeting, a deal of interest will bo centred in the track operations at Trentham next week. It is unlikely that Lady Medallist will be started again at Raiulwick, as the mare seems to be going off. This is not improbable, as she has now been strung up for a considerable time. Probably she will be given a short spell .'at Eandwick. ami then sent homo to take up stud duty next season. Privileges in connection with tho 'Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting at Trentham were disposed of yesterday by Messrs. Harcourt and Co. as follow:— Grandstand bar and members' bar, and publican's booth under tho people's stand., Tho purchaser was Mr. M. J. Hodgins, who secured both privileges for ,£l2O. FIXTURES. April 21—Westland B.C. Autumn. Aprii 2G and 20—Avondale .T-C- Autumn. Aprii 2G and 27—Reefton J.C.'Autumn. Aprii 28 and 29—Wellington II.C. Autumn Mav 3 and 4—Marlborough E-.C. Autumn. Mav G—Christchurch R.C. 'Autumn. May 10 and 11—Hawke's Bay J.C. Autumn. May 11 and 12—Ashburton County E.C. Autumn, May 17 and 18—Egmont E.C. Winter. Mav 20 and 24—Takapuna J.C. Winter. Mav 24 and 25—Wanganui J.C. Winter. Mav 24 and 25—North Otago J.C. Winter. Jline 2 and 3—Dunedin J.C. Winter. June 3, 5, and 7—Auckland E.C. Great , . Northern Steeplechase. July 6 and 7—Gisborne E.C. Winter.