THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1133, 22 May 1911, Page 2

THE TURF.

TAKAPUNA J.C AUTUMN MEETING. JOCKEY INJURED. DOMINO WINS THE HANDICAP. Iliy Telesrapli.—Prcs3 Association.) Auckland, May 20. The opening day's racing in connection with the Takapuna Jockey Club's winter meeting took place on the club s course at the North Shore this afternoon. Ihe weather although cold was beautifully fine, and there was a large attendance. Ike results arc as follow:— HANDICAP MAIDEN PLATE. Seven furlongs. Mr. E. Bauks's Ruatungata, by Scaton Dclaval - Flower of bold, 3yrs., 6<t. J2lb U'°y) J Mr. J. 51'Nicol's Haku, 7st. 111b. (Ryan) 2 Mr. E. B. Hine's St. Amans, 7st.3lb. (J. Brady) 3 Also started: Ardfert, 9st.; Columbia, Bft. 91b.; Frontino, Bst. 31b.; Mire Ada, Sst. 31b.; Virtue, 7st. 91b.; Lloyds, ist. 51b.; Presently, 7st. 21b.; llomautic, <st. 21b.; Grindale, 6st. 121b.; Veitaha, Get. 111b.; La Eeina; Gst. lllb.j and Monologue, 6st. 111b. ~ii Turning for home, Haku was tho leader, vith St. Amans as his nearest attendant, "and Frontino and Eiiataiißata next. At tho distance Euatangata put in a claim, and, catching Haku at the terraces, drew out in the concluding stages, and won by a length and a half. Just alter the'horses passed the post Cameron, the rider of Ardfert, broke one of his leathers and came off. Ho escaped with a shaking. FIRST PONY HANDICAP. Five. furlongs and a half. Mr. W. C. Bing's Mighty Atom, by Freedom—Jewel, aged, 9st. 9lb. (Wliittaker) 1 Mr. M. Jones's Miss Stella, Sst. (Conquest) 2 Mr. S. Pitt's Bed Lupin, 10st. 101b. (Mantle) 3 Also started': Peggy Pryde, 9st, 51b.; Blue Vale, 7st. 41b.; Seatonella, 7st. lib.; Loafire, 7st. lib.; Kuratau, 6st. 101b.; and Manurefe, Gst. lOlb. Mighty Atom had charge when they turned for home, and although Miss Stella put in a strong dash in the run to the post, she could not reach the leader, who won comfortably by a littlo over a length. Time, luiin. 12 3-ssec EMPIEE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr. W. C. Eing's Domino, by Freedom—Modesty, 3yrs., Sst. lib. (Wliittaker) 1 Mr. J. J. Craig's Sea Elf, Gst. 121b. (Morris) 2 Mr. B. E. Price's Elcctrakoft', 9st lib. (E. E. Brown) 3 Also started: Master Wairaki, Sst. 9lb. ; Monoplane, 7sf. 121b.; Berengarin, 7st. 3lb; Master Theory, 7st.; Flying Soult, Gst. 121b.; Eegain, Gst. lllb.j Spectre, 7st.; and Fuss, 6st. 31b. In the run to'the post, Domino drew out, and won by three lengths from Sea Elf. Time, 2min. 1G l-ssec. HANDICAP MAIDEN HUEDLES. One niilo and a half. Mr.- C. S. Stevcns's Miss Explosion, by Explosion—Nettle, syrs., lOst. lib. (Julian) 1 Mr. F. Hcndon's Captain Paul, Ost. (Pinker) 2 Mr. T.' Collinson's Denbies, Ost. 21b. (Ross) 3 \lso' started: Master Stead, 9st. 71b.; ■Arty, Ost. Gib.; St. Wood, Ost. 21b.; Castle Blaiiey, 9st. 21b.; Napenape, Ost.; and Field' Marshal/ 9st. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 3min. 7 l-ssec; ' " . HAUEAKI HURDLES, of 200 sovs. 'Two. miles. ■Mr. H. Wilson's Don Quex, by Cardigan—Jessamine, a,ged Ost. 81b. .■ ■ ' • (M'Flynn) 1 ■Mr. J. Koulston's Delegate, lOst. 21b. (Julian) 2 Mr. W. C. Morgan's Sol, lOst. . .:• c t":l-:- --.(Barclay) 3 Also started: Taiaha,,9st. 121b.; Master William, Ost. 51b.; and Commander, 9st. Won by six lengths." Time,' 3min. 56 eec. ■ ''■ ■ " EOYAL HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Seven .furlongs. Mr. T. A. Williams's Sir Artegal, by Stepniak—Britomart, syrs., Sst. Gib. (C. Brown) 1 Mr. E. W. Allison's Elegance, 7st. 131b. (Deeley) 2 Also started: Turbine, Sst.; Kanewara, 7st. Gib.; Impulsive, 75t.41b.; Zinna,7st.; Solus, Gst. 111b.; and Epsom Lass, Gst, 101b. In the run home Sir Artegal camo through and won by a length and a half from Elegance. Time, lmin. 33 2-ssec. NGATAEINGA HANDICAP, of 100 sove. Five furlongs and a half. Mr. N. M'Kenzie's Lady Bettie, by Mensckikon"—Soinnia, 4yrs., Bst. 41b. (Deeley) 1 Mr. W. Scott's Blue Mount, Ost. (Whittakcr) 2 Mr. E. W. Allison's Tiresome, 7st. (Morris) 3 Also started: Jolie Fille, Bst. 41b.; Miss Grizzle, Sst. -lib.; Harenoa, Sst. 21b.; Falchion, 7st. 71b.; Goodwin Sands, 7st. 31b.; Countree, Gst. 131b.; Eeno, Gst. 131b.; and Bell Crispin, Gst. 131b. In the run to the post, Blue Mount and Tiresome challenged, but could not reach Lady Bettie, who won easily by a couple of lengths. Tiino, lmin. Msec. During tho running of tho Ngataringa Handicap, Countree fell, bringing down Jolio Fille. and Falchion. O'Shca, ridor of Countree, sustained a fracture of tho frontal bone of tho skull, and was taken to a private hospital in a critical condition.