THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1215, 25 August 1911, Page 6

THE TURF.

EGMONT-WANGANUI HUNT CLUB. THE ANNUAL RACES. (By Tclcgrarih.-l'ress Association.) Wanganui, August 21. . Hie Egmont-Wnngmiui Hunt Club held its annual raco meeting to-day. Uosulfs:— \ HACK. HURDLE HANDICAP. One mile and a half.-Ambergris, 1; Mitchau, LADIES' NECKLACE.-Laafcofos, 1; Tolstoi, 2; Jlyra, 3. OPEN HACK HANDICAP. Four furlongs. Taft, 1; Erica, 2; Lady Mildred, 3. HUNTERS' HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Whimper, 1; Wisdom, 2; Kcscot, OPEN HACK HANDICAP. Five fur-lougs.-Taft, 1; Labour Day, 2; Lady Mildred, 3. HUNT CUP. 'Two miles and a lialf.Moonlight, 1; Cavil, 2. LADIES' BRACELET. One milo.— Whimper, 1; Cannonshot, 2; Laatofos, 3. NdTES ON THE RACING. (By Telesraph.-Sncdal Corrcsnondent.) Wanganui, August 24. Tho annual meeting of the .EgmontWanganui Hunt Club took place on the Wanganui. racecourse yesterday afternoon. The races wore held on No. 1 grass gallop, and some useful horses were seen out. There was a goad attendance of tho general public, and fine weather prevailed. One and all apparently enjoyed themselves. There was no rushing and running about seeking tips, ar.id tlis meeting was, in consequence, of a much quieter description than the usual raco gatherings. No one wanted to know which horse would win, for they could not bet. This was the first meeting held at Wnnganui since tho bookmakers were abolished, but it was a success in every way, and there is no need for apprehension tha't tho club will become extinct. Though there were seven horses carded for the Hack Hurdles, various causes narrowed the field down to a brace of runners. The well-performed Ambergris, with the local rider Coleman in the saddle, won all the way. Mitehau fell, but beyond a shaking his rider was unhurt. The winner jumped very big, and will require a lot of racing beforo he is in the. first flight of hack-hurdle horses. _ Six runners took part in tho Ladies' Necklace. Kaipara was out in front seven fmlongs from home and jumped beautifully, but ho look off too far from the honcoop, and, turning a somersault, broke his back, and had to bo destroyed.Laatofos (A. Gordon) won very easily from Tolstoi and Myra. Outside the winner and Kaipara, the field was very

easily disposed of the seven- other runners in tho First Hack Race. He began first, and led all the way. Lady Mildred did not begin well, but she finished most gamely, and, in another stride, would have been second. Maori Maid, who had a good private reputation, was never in the hunt. Four Tiorses weighed out for tho Huntors' Hurdles, but one of them—Cannon-shot-did not arrive at tho post in time, arid tho others were dispatched without him. Wisdom led from Whimper for a mile, but then the latter took charge, and won easily. Nescot the only other runner, is a big chestnut gelding, standing over 17 hands. Ho is not nearly ready yet, but looks like turning out a useful horse.

Taft carried list. 01b. in the second hack race, in which the presence of two New Zealand Cup candidates—Lady Jean and Labour Day—lent additional interest. The former is a neat, compact mare, and a beautiful mover. Labour Day, though not nearly ready, is tho makings of a good horse, and should be heard of very soon. Tho Waverley horse was slow to begin, but made up a lot of ground across the bottom end. Entering the straight she was carried out very wide, but then finished full of running, and was only beaten by a head by Taft, who was in command the whole way. Lady Mildred was a pcor third. There were only two runners in Hie Hunt Club Cup, but the pair furnished the crowd with plenty of excitement. They raced together for a mile and a half, both jumping splendidly. -At the honcoop, at the top of the course, Cavil fell, but was quickly remounted, and set out after Moonlight. The Intter, however, had Ihcn too big a break, and won easily- Both riders were loudly cheered on returning to scale.- After the race the rider of tho winner (Mr. E. Fitzgerald) was presented with a gold medal donated by Mr. William Brewer, president of the club.

There were seven runners in tho Ladies' Bracelet, which proved to be Hie best of good things for Whimper, who thus equalled the performance of Taft by winning a double.

NORTH TARANAKI H.C, WEIGHTS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) • Wanganui, August 24. Weights for the North Taranaki Hunt Club's meeting are as follow:— MEMBERS'. FLAT" HANDICAP. One mile and a c|iiarter.-Otaroa, 12st.; Drudgerv, list. 3011). i Kua, 11st. 71b.; Malanliin list. alb.; Kaianpinm, list. 21b. j Ponpev list. 21b. J" St. Myrtlo list 21b.; Gray Boy, list.; Singlot, list.; Bluey, list" Rawa, list.; Redwing, list.; Nigger, list.; R«(l Hazard, list. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' STEEPLES Two miles and n distance.—Kua, '1M 21b.; Star Loss, 12st. 21b.; Bachelor's Button, list. 61b.; Barney, list. 2.1).; Lieutenant, list.: Kura, list.; Redwing, ll«i,; Plying Scotchman, list. h'uNTERS' HURDLES. One mile and a half-Star Rose, list. 91b.; Otoroa, list. 51b.; Drudgery, list, lib.; Rawima, list.'; Mun'sto Park, lOst: 1311).; Kaianganu'i' 'lOst. ilb. LADIES' BRACELET STEEPLES. Two milcs.-Olus. 12;t. 7 b.; SUr Rose list. 131b.; Drudgery, list, Gib.; Bachelor's Button, list. 61b.; Eawinia, list. 61b.; Barney, list. 21b.; Bluey, list.; Ivura, list. ' NOVICE STEEPLES. Two miles.— Bachelor's Button, list.'lOlb.; Kiri, list. 31b.; rompey, list. 31b.; «ray boy, list, j Gaietv Girl, list.; Flying,. Scolchnian, llst.i'Lifutpnant, list.; bing.et, list.; Blrev list.; liawa, list.; Redwing, list.; SifJer list!; Red Hazard, list. HUNT STEEPLES.-Otus, 12st. 61b. ; Em l°>t ; Star Lass, 12st. i lEataphin, list' 21b.; Kura, list.; Barney, list. ' HACK PLAT HANDICAP. Six fur--10n4.-Maslcr Sylvia, list. 21b.; Moas.eur Q«t 91b.; Tcwhareroa, 9st. 51b.; Otowa, tt. 51b i I f cly Van Bst. Mb.; Prnwn P"arl, 9*t. +11).; Path, Ost. 31b.; Kotare, tot. 21b.; Bell Paul, 9st. ; St. Myrtle,' 9st.

I MARTON J.C. WEIGHTS. (By TclcEraoh.—Press Association.) Wanganui, August 24. Mr George Morse, has declared the followinß weights for the Marion Jockey Club's meeting:— HURDLES. One mile, and a half.--Gaclic, list. 71b.; Hawiek, lls. 511.; Tcru, lOst. laib.s Captain lOst. 131b. Irish Kifle, lOst. fllb.i Dpnzcl, 11%.61b.; Koran, lOst. Gib.; Eendrock, 10-t r >lb • Eiiroeo, lOst. 21b.; Stratlimoira, Ost.'ialb'.'; Stonrton. 9st. Sib.; Ambersris, 'Ist Gib ; Surmount, flst. 51b.; ht. Hood, Jlatapouri. 9st.: Sir Jlauser, jlst.j Onflow, Park, Ost.; Koyal l'atron, flst._; Tnilv Crispin Ost; Official, Ost.; Rawinh., 9 S t.; South-Easl, Ost. 5 end Whataraiißi, 9st. A[\RTON HANDICAP. One mile rnd a. 'riunrter.-Norlh-East, Oil.; Kaiiparaha, Bst. 101b.; The Rover, Sst. Sb.; s :r l'ri«co Sst. 71b.; V oodhey, Ssl. 51b.; Kauroa, 7st. 131b,; Smilax 7sf 121b.; Hill 7"-t. 121b.; \ i, 7st. 111b.; John, Tst. U1" , .; Koran. Tst 01b.; Kiloslori, Trf. Sib.; Projectile, ist. IK; Julian. ■ 7st. Gib ; 'Wi'.ipuiiui, 7«t. 51b.; First Consul, 7«t "lb.; Uppom I.nss, Tst.; T.op'anlcr, 74' • "Deploy, Gst. 131b.; Splash, Gst. 131b.; Miidura, fet. 101b. THE SHOUTS. Tire fnrloiißs.Kfiuilas, lOst. 21b.; Nauinai, (Ist. 51b.. St. Toncy, Sst. 121b.; Memlip, Bst. Sib ; Mulga Bill, Sst. 81b.; St. Bill, Bsl. sib.; Koroa, Bst.; Morecambe, 7sl. 1311,,; m nc Lako. 7sl. 121b.; Bronze, 7st. 1011,.; Toanga, 7st. 91b.; Rangiatua, Tst. nib • Karcroa, Tst. Sib.; Julian, 7ft. 711,.; s na . weed, Ist. lib.; Te Kahurangi. 7st. 311,. Row Bells, Tst: 21b.; Master Sylvia, Tst 21b.; Deploy, 7st. lib.; Overtime, 7 st • Ahuapai, 7st.; C.mtralto, Gsl. lßlb. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Taft, Ost. Sib.; Seaweed, Ost. 51b.; Bow Bells- Ost. 31b.; Master Svlvia.

Ost. 31b. i Sandy Paul, Ost 31b.; Varna, 9st., 11b.; Biikline. Osl. lib.; Miscal, Dst.j Gold Buttery. Ost.; Altear, Bst. 71b.; Katun, Bst. 3b.; Lady Frau, 7st. 1211). J feoraphic, 7st. 111b.; Patrobus, 7st. lilb.j Kingsuell, 75t. 91b. i Cornelian, 7st. 511).j Axis, 7st. Slli.; Peter Pan, 7st. 41b.; Tuatalu, 7st 31b.; Golden Arc, 7st 31b s Tobias, 7&t. 31b.; Madeira, 7st. 21b.; Over, hoard, 7st, 21b.; Eva, 7st. 21b.; Projec lus, 7s(. 21b.; Mortal, 7st. lib.; Invcran, 7st. lib.; Sylvama, Ift. 111).; Erica, 7st. III).; ht. Gntc, "St.; Tirwre, 7st; Flvinn Marshall, 7st.; Lanark, 7st.; Adverse, 7sl.i Loopline, 7st.; and South East, 7st.

TUTAENUI WELTER HANDICAP, One mile—Shining Star, fist. 131b.; Shuja, list. 131b.; Sandy Paul. Ost. 1211.; Leolaiitcr, 9st. 81b.; Epsom Lass, Ost. 81b.; Uriliancy, 9st. 5!b.; l-'am Pan, Bst. 131b.; Windage, Bst. 131b.; Midian. 7st. Oil).; Otalm, 7st. 01b.; Zoraida, Sst. 71b.; Dervish, Bst. 71b.; Tuntahi. Bst. 31b.; Awa, Sst. 21b.; Embrocation, Bsl. lib.; Lady Crispin, Bst.; am] Grandee, Esl.

HUNT CUP. Throe milos.-Flamingo. 121b. 1311).; Commodore, 13st. 131b.; Oaklcv. I2st. 131b.; Connecticut, 12st. 121b.; Hill Lass, 12st. Gib.; Gargoj'le, 12st. 51b.; Whimper, 12st. Slii.i Jack, 12st. 31b.; Kiro A til, list. 511).; Star Lass, list. 51b.; Kua, list. 51b.; Glonmore, list. 51b.; Montague, 11st. 51b.; Hina, list. 51b.; Laaiafos, lfst. 31b.; Sylvia Maid, list.; Maid Marion, list.; Heckles?, list; Coinershan, list.; Anchorage, list; Marangai, list.; Sagamore, list.; Canorus, list.; and Raugilane, list.

nACK STEEPLES. Two miles and a half.-Wirral, list. 131b.; Maidi, list. 31b.j Oakley, list.; Commodore, list.; Connecticut, lOst. 131b.; Whatashot lOst. 121b.; Rosegrove, lOst. 121b.; Grey Dawn, lOst. lilb.j Hill Lass, lOst. 81b.; Whimner. lOst 81b.; Levant, lOst. Gib.; Ribstonc" Pippin, lOst. 51b.; Glenmore, lOst.; Hiro Atu, lOst.; Rebel, Ost. 101b.; Tonderghie, 9st. lOib.i Hina, Ost. 91b.; St. Wood, Ost. 71b.; Milehau, Ost. 71b.; and Westward, 9st 71b.

HUTT VALLEY TBOTTING CLUB. The annual meeting of tho Hutt Valley Trotting Club was held last night. There was a good attendance, and Air. U. J, Palmer occupied tho chair. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Tho balanee-shcut showed, items as lollow:—Receipts, AIIIG Is. 9d.; expenditure, JtBBB Is. dd.; credit balance, J228 os. 5d.; assets, .£253 os. 5d.; liabilities, nil. The balance this year is in, excess of that of last .year to the extent of £78 9s. od. The report stated that tho meetings wcro again appreciated by tho public, and, on every occasion, the Eport was really good, whilo the turnover from every source showed improvement. Unfortunately, on.the evo of prosperity, the Raciriß Commission had used their pruning knifo, and had cut tho club down to one day's rocinfj, which was a very serious matter for the club. The finding of tho Commission was probably duo to the fact thatno representative was present when the Commissioners inspected the track, which inspection was carried out under adverse 'circumstances. It was quite possible thai the Commission had been under the im< preesion that tho meetings were conducted in winter instead of early in January. Tho club wished to specially thank tho president (Mr. Samuel) for his donation, and energy; Mr. Burridgo, hon. starter, all tho vice-presidents, and members who assisted at (ho annual fixture. Stewards wero elected for the ensuing fpason as follow:—Messrs. A. Samuel. J. Sharpc, James Sharpo, H. Craig, H. Palmer. J. Elvines, J. Marks. J. Edwards, H. Edwards, 0. Upton, R. Quinn, J. Aueust, H, Ryder, F. M'Parland, and G. Ilublitz. Tho election of other officers was deferred until a later date. Tho secretary, Mr. R. W. Short, was voted a bonus for his pervices. It was re«ilve<l to hold tho race meet ing on December 26 (Boxing Day). NOTES AND COMMENTS. {Br GiENCoE.I Owners are reminded that nomination* for tho Wanganui Jockey Club's eprin) meeting close on Moudaj next, with tin club's secretary, Mr. W. Hall. Dazzle (dam of California, Goldfinder, etc.) is to visit San Fran this season. Mr. E. J. Watt's two-year-old Red Book (True Blue—Lady Mary) and Moonbria (llerriweo—La Notte) have boon, turned out for a spell. At Auckland, Mr. F. Hall's brood fiiaro Erry Roc has produced a. filly to the imported horse Marble Arch. This season Erry Roe will visit Penury. Advico from Napier states that Dan Leno is again in work, and will be given a chance to inako up for past failures. Goldsize is the only three-year-old en-, gaged in the Avondale Cup. Tho well-known horseman, R. Hatch, ia remaining in Christchurch till after tho Ashburto'n County Racing Club's nicetinjf next month. Wcntherwitch, by Treadmill—Wind, whistle, has been purchased by W. C. Clnrke, from F. Lunn.

SI Dorado (says the "Squire" in the Napier "Daily Telegraph") has fo far recovered from the mishap that laid him low at the winter gathering of the Napier Park Racing Club that Tib is now ablo to move about the enclosure at Otatara in a sprightly manner.

Cheddar, Treland, and Pot Luck were brought in. from Ngatnrawa Station Inst week, mid arc now located at T. Qiiinlivan junior's training fMablishmcnt. Pot Luck is a four-year-old gelding by Ayr laddie from Portlaeca, and wns bred in New South Wales, Where ho was pur« chased by Mr. E. J. Watt , .

FIXTURES. September 6 and "7—Marton J.C. annnalt September 13—Dannevirko R.C. Slceplochase. September 28 and '29—Wanganui J.C. Spring November I—C.J.C, New Zealand Cup.