THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1238, 21 September 1911, Page 7

THE TURF.

AVONDALE RACES.

SEDITION WINS THE CUP. Uiy Telegraph —Press Association.) Auckland, September 20. The first day's racing in connection with the Avondale Jockey Club's Spring meeting, which also opens the Auckland racing season, was held on the club's course at Avondale this afternoon. The weather, although cold, was beautifully fine, and the attendance was good. The sum of .£13,113 was invested on the totalisator, compared -with -£8927 for the same day last year. The following are the results:— MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP, of 100 , sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. J. George's Crown Pearl, by Coronet —St. Ada, Bst. 31b 1 Firelock, fist, lib jj 'l'aketuma, Set. lib 3 Tn Whararoa, Manuwera, Trepoff, and Conntroe wero scratched. Crown Pearl won by two and a half lengths from Firelock, who was half a length in front of Takctuma. .Tolic I'illo was fourth, just in front of Bel Crispin, Monathol, Virtue, Falchion, and Miss Ada, who finished together. Time, lmin. 18 l-ssec. HENDERSON HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Pour furlongs. Mr. D. M'Kinnon's Vrukehu, by Obligado—Agate, 7st. 81b. (J. Sceats) ... 1 Hohungatahi, 9st. 91b (W. \oung) 2 Turbine, 9st. 131b (Buchanan) 3 Also started: Grenadier, 9st. lib.; Lady French, Bst. 81b.;. Blue Garment, Sst. 21b.; Peggy Pryde, 7st. 71b.; Glad Tidings, 7st. 71b. ;' Lady Dot, 7st. 711).; Lady Betty, 7sfc. 71b.; Columbia, 7st. 61b.; Hard Kock, 7st. 21b. Won by half a length. Turbine was a length away third, and then came HardKock, Blue Garment, and Glad_ Tidings, with Lady French last. Time, SOsec.. AVONDALE STAKES, of 225 sovs. Four furlongs. Mr. F. E. Loombs's Monorail, by Monoform—Dalfodil, Bst. (Jones) 1 Mr. R. Hannon's Semolina, Tst. 91b. (Brady) 2 Mr. W. Montgomery's Dido, Tst. 91b. (Scents) 3 Also started: Prince King, Bst.; Prince Soult, Bst.; Opposition, Bst.; Prince Merrhvee, Sst.; Salvamia.-Sst.; Monoline, Tst. 91b.; Erry Oge, 7st. 91b.; Kaleato, Tst. 91b. Won nicely by a length and a half from Semolina., who beat-Dido by a head for tccond honours. Prince Soiut and Prince King were together,- fourth, and then camo Erry Oge, Monnliiw, and Opposition, with Kaleato last. Time, 50 3-s;ec. FIRST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 100 sovs. Two miles. . 'Mr. W. J. Brown's Regain, by Regel— Nikau, 9=t 31b (Pinker) 1 Don Ouex, 9st. 12lb (M'Flynu) 2 Hoanga, lOst. 121b (Thompson) 3 Also started: Delegate. I'sf. l-'lb , Explosion, 9st. 121b.; Taiha, 9st. 91b.; Dogger Bank, Sst. slb. Won easily bv four lengths, a neck separling second and third, 'lime, 3min. 50mc. AVONDALE CUP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr. T. Barnabv's Sedition, by Soult— Did, 9st. lib (F. D. Jones) 1 Master Wairiki, Tst. 131b. (Conquest) 2 Sea Elf, Tst. 121b : (Ryan) 3 Also-started; Domino, Bst.'l2lb.; Advocate, Tst.. 131b.; Goldsize, Tst.; Duma, fist. 101b. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 2min. 10 3-sscc. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 100 sovs. About .thsee miles. Mr.,F. Selby's Hur.akaha, by Powerful —Mnrv Soilon, !>st. lllb. ...(Jones) 1 Seldom, 9st. 1216. -...(Coleman), 2 Kapakapa, 9st. 131b (C. Scott) 3 Also started; Hauterc, 9st. 71b.; Connecticut, lOst. 91b.; Pleiades, lOst. lib.: Wliatashot; lOst.; Laddie, 9st. lllb.; Dhudeen, 9st. lllb.; Creusot, 9st. 10lb.; Hohouia, 9st. 71b.; Webfoot, 9sf. Tib. Won by a neck. Time, Gmin. 15 3-ssec. . ISLINGTON HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlong?.' Mr. T. Cunningham's Captain Soult, by Soult—Nereid, Sst. Gib. , . St. Amans.Sst.3lb. Master Jack, Sst. 3!b (Deejey) 3 . Also started: First Wairiki, 9st.; Fuss, Sst. lib.; General Latour, .Sst. 101b.; Weo Olga, Bst. Rib.; Sphinx, Sst. Gib.; Lloyds', Sst. lib.; Caruso, Sst. 31b.; Poicticrs, Sst. 21b.; Seawai, Sst. lib.; Ruatangata, Sst.; Miss Livonia, Sst.; Tua Kitua, Bst.; Kawcen, Sst.; Falchion, Sst. Won by half a length. -Time, lmin. 31 l-s;ec. FLYING STAKES, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. E. Langton's Jack Delaval, by Seaton Delaval —Miss Jack, 7st. 91b. (Deeley) 1 Electrakoff, Sst. 3lb (Oliver) 2 Turbine, Bst. 91b. (Buchanan) 3 Also started: Salute, Sst. lllb.; Grenadier, Bst. lib.; Lucille, 7st. 41b.; Frontino, 7st. 21b.; Ladv Betty, Gst. 91b.; Goodwin Sands, Gst. 121b.; Echo, Gst. 9lb. Won. by two lengths. Time, lmin. 15scc. WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY. (By*Telegraph.—Press Association.) ' Auckland, September 20. The following ore the weights for the second day of the Avondale races:— NURSERY HANDICAP. Four furlongs.—Monorail, Sst.. lllb.; Semolina, Bst. 31b.; Mangaroka, Bst,; Prince Soult, Sst.; Allworthy, Bst.;' tanacost, Bst. ; Dido, Tst. lllb.; Opposition, Tst 10lb.; Prince Merriwce, Tst. 10lb.; Paoli, Tst.; Sahannie, 7st. Gib.; Whip, 7st. 61b.; Monoline, 7st. 61b.; Tact', 7st. Gib.; Kaleato, 7st. Gib.; Erry Oge, Tst. 61b.; Soult—Elf filly,' Tst. 61b. HURDLES. Ono mile and threequarters—Hoanga, lOst. 131b.; Delegate, lOst. 91b.; Regain, lOst. 41b.; Don Quex, lOst. 21b.; Seldom, 9sl'. 101b.; Welfcast, 9sl'. 91b.; Miss Explosion, 9st. 81b.; Tail.a, 9st. 51b.; Creusot, 9st. 31b.; Dogger Bank, 9st. lib.; Mavourneen, 9st.; St. Wood, 9st.; Dhudeen, 9st.; Denbies, 9st. ; Luxton, 9st.; Napenape, 9st".; Sapper, 9st.; Hanuera, 9st.;' Presehtly, 9st. NEW LYNN HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Caruso, 9st.; To Whararoa, Bst. 131b.; Hard Rock, Sst. 121b.j Haku, Sst. lllb.; Rarawa, Bst. Sib.; Mary Ann, Bst. 81b.; Fonnidable, Bst. 71b.; Jolio Fille, Bst. 71b.; 'Takctuma, Bst. 51b.; Firelock, Bst. 5b.; Virtue, Bst. 41b.; Report, Sst. 41b.; Sir Walter, Sst. lib.; Master Lane, Bst. lib.; Caedmon, Bst. 21b.; Sabine, Sst. 21b.; Lyddito colt, Sst. lib.; Takenui, Bst. lib.; Waircnga, Bst. lib.; Welcome News, Sst. lib.; Glad JleaTt, Bst. lib.; Count'ree, Sst.; Lady Chiara, Bst.; Manunina, Bst.; Tipporary; Sst.; Alleta, Sst.; Vivace, Sst.; Friendless, Sst.; Master Rambler, Bst. Rambliug Rose, Sst.; Euffy, Sst.; Lord Delaval, Bst.; Maketu, Sst.; Jfanurewa, Sst.; Trepoff, Bst.; Dark Rose, Bst.; Lady Thorn, Sst.; Bell Crispin, 7st. 131b.; Kohumarama, Tst. 121b.; Lunetta, Tst. 121b.; Maykoff, 7st. 121b.

MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— I Turbine, flst. 131b.; Hohungatahi, flst. 1311).; Jack Delaval, flst. Gib.; Lady French, Sst. lib.; TJrukehn, Bst. 41b.; Peggy Pryde, 7st. 41b.; Lady Dot, 7st. 31b.; Glad Tidings, ,7st. 21b.; Columbia, 7st. 21b.; Front'ino, "st.; Lady Hetty, Gst. 131b.; Aristos, Gst. 131b.; Kaku, Gst. 121b.; Echo, Gst. 101b.; Falchion, Gst, ]01b.; Conntree, Gst. 101b.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Turbine,- 9st. 31b.; Hohungatahi, flst. 31b.; Jack Delaval, Sst. lllb.; Flying Soult, 7sl. 71b.; Admiral Soult, 7st. 51b.; Blue Garment, 7st. 21b.; Lucille, 7sl\; Wee 01gu, 65t.,121b.; Frontino, Gst. 121b.; Poictiers, Gst. 1*21b.; Blue Mount, Gst. 121b.; Ladv Betty, Gst. lllb.; Hyperion, Gst. lllb.;'Falchion, Gst. 91b. \

NinOTAPTJ HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Eloclrakolf, flst. 81b.; Domino, Bst. 121b.; Captain Soult', Bst. 71b.; Master Wairiki. Bst. 71b.; Grenadier, 7st. 131b.; First Wairiki, 7st. 61b.; St. Amans, 7st.; Solus, Gst. 131b.;-Master Jack, Gst. 131b.; Sphinx, Gst. 131b.; Lloyds. Gst. 131b.; Peggv Pryde, Gst. 131b.; Aristocrat, Gst. 131b."; Po'ictievs, Gst. lllb.; Old Maid, Gst. lllb.; Mildura, (Ist. lllb.; Old Maid, Gst. 101b.; Vcitalia, Gst'. 101b.; Miss Ada, fist. 101b.; Miss Livonia, Gs('. IMb.; Tu.ikitua, Gst. 101b.; Uuatangata, Gst. 101b.; Mannrewa, Gst. 101b.; Trepolf, Gst. 101b.; Formidable, Gst'. 101b.; Jolie lillo, fist. 101b. PLUMPTON HANDICAP. One mileSedition, flst. 121b.; Electrnkoff, 'Ist. Gib.; Antoinette, Sst. lllb.; Santa Rosa, Bst. nib.; Soultoria, Bst. 51b.: Master Wairiki. Sst. nib.; Salute, 8-1. 31b,; Sea Idf. 7st. 131b.; Advocate, 7st. J2lb.; frpsom Lass, 7st. 51b.; Flying Soult', 7st. lib.; Crown Pearl. 7st. 31b.; Fuss, Gst. 101b.; Sphinx, Gst. 101b.; Scotch, Gst. 101b.; Mildura, Gst. I SJb.; Duma, Gst. 71b.

WANGANUI J.C, WEIGHTS. (Uy Teleernph.—Press Association.J Wanganui, September 20. The following weights have been declared for two ot the events at the Wanganui Jockey Club's Spring meeting:— • Pl'TllCt If AOK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Sandv I'liul, 9st. I'll).; Gold Battery, Ost. 01b.; Uirlcline, !U. ;ilb.; Master fivlvia, 9st. 2ib.; Shujn, 9st.; Tnft, S>l. 131 b.; Miscal, 8„t. lUlb.; Labour Day, Bst. Gib.; Allurement, Bft. alb.; Brilliancy, Sst. lib.; Sam Pan, Sst. III).; Patriofie, Tst. IMb.; Fleetweek, Tst. l-11b.; Aruake, 7st. Mlb.; Monologue, Tat. 131b.; Katun, 7st. 101b.; Kiya, Tst. tOlb.; Big Blast, Tst. 91b.: Ebonite, Tst. 81b.; Mortile, Tst. -lib.; T.n(l v Fran, Tst. 31b.; Bonnie Boy, _7st. 211).'; Minora, 7.st. lib.; Compliment. Tst.; Grey Coat, Tst.; Praofectus, Tst.; Bonnie jjiiss, Tst.; Adare, Tst.; .Maori Maid, Tst.; Marsuma, 7>t; Tobias, Tst.; Alluar, 7st.; Ladv Jean, Tst.

GONVILLE JITTRDLES. One milo anil five furlongs.—Euroco, 12st. 71b.; Oxton, list. 91b.; Eiya, list. 31b.; Hawick, list, lib.; Captain Bell, lfcf. 101b.; Merry Lawn, lOst. 91b.; Irish Rifle, lOst. lib.; Koran, lOst. 31b.; Doggerbank, 9st. 131b.; Tina Toa, 9st. 121b.; Te Roti, 9st. 101b.; Strathmoira, 9st. 91b.; Highden, '.Ist. lib.-; Royal Patron, 9st.; Mitehau. fist.; Inveran, 9st.; Surmount, 9st.; Onslow Park, Ost.; Prince Hassan, 9;t. AUSTRALIAN SCRATCHINGS. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright Sydney, September 20. Ptah has been scratched for tlie Metropolitan Handicap. Melbourne, September 20. Royal Scotch has been scratched for the Victorian Derby. SYDNEY TRAINING NOTES. Sydney, September 20. Lady Medallist galloped a mile brilliantly in just under lmin. 45sec. She finished in a manner suggesting that she could have gone faster. Wimmera went well for seven furlongs in lmin. 35sec. Culprit beat Sunburnt over a mile in lmin. 47Jsec. NOTES AND COMMENTS. (Br Glkncok.l The first horss which has gained a penalty in the New Zealand Cup is Los Angeles. Consequent on his victory m the Chelmsford Stakes, he will now have to carry weight for aso, which, in his case, is Ost. 61b. In local circles it is thought unlikely that O'Donnell s horse will be brought back here. Probably lis pii e oioii will I>g tho Canlfield Cup. Iho distance in that is a better one for the chestnut son of San Francisco. G. Price, who is at present on a busincf* visit to Wellington, stated yesterday that he will titke five horses to the \\ ar.ganni meeting. Ono of his team will be the Charlemagne II filly Ermengarde. who is being travelled to "settle her before she is asked to race at Hastings in the big two-veap-old event. lne daughter of Watershoot is rather backward, owing to hitting her.self while galloping some time back, but, if she docs well av.-.'iy from home, a few' smart spurts will quickly sharpen her up.

The Highden Stud at Awahuri ln?t week sustained a severe loss through the death (bv accident) of a very fine wellgrown yearling by Sir Laddo from Truce. By some moans "the youngster broke its leg, and had to be destroyed. This was Truce's first foal.

Acceptances for tlio first day's events at the Wanganui Jockey Club's meeting close on Monday next.

A. Shearsbv is taking Makara, and Kingswcll to the Otaki meeting. The trio have all been responsible for some good work on the Awapuui tracks, and can be relied on to play an important part iu any event in which they start. The Avondale Jockey, Club's meeting will be concluded on Saturday, when tho principal event to bo decided is the Avondale Guineas.

A Melbourne correspondent states that When Silver Bullet won the Warriston Welter at Caullleld he was under pressure for a long vray. and only headed Idealist in the last stride..

iniThorTrentbain- -jockey. -W. Ryan,- is to ride'thb Sydney' Cup winner Moorilla at tho A.J.C. meeting, which opens next Saturday week. Monorail, who scored in tlio Avondale Slakes' yesterday, hails from Gisborne, and is by Monoi'orm, from Daffodil. She is owned by tlio well-known trainer F. I.oomb, and was ridden by F. D. Jones. Fort William is now an inmate of tho Endeavour Lodge stables at Trentham. Tlie New Zealand Cup candidate arrived at his new quarters on Monday evening, and was at once given a dose of physic, from which ho seemed to have recovered yesterday. He is very gross in condition, and J. W. Lowe, who already has two other New Zealand Cup candidates in his stables, will have to keep tho Soult horso hard at it to get him ready to run two miles in six weeks' time.'

The success of Crown Pearl in tho Maiden event at Avondale yesterday was fully anticipated here, and was also quite expected in the Manawatu and 'l'aranaki .districts. The bay gelding came in for heavy support when it was known that A. Oliver was making a special trip north to take charge of tho steering gear. Seaman continues to make satisfactory progress (says a AYanganui exchange). Ho gave a very fine display over the schooling hurdles the other morning.

Mendip has been scratched for the first day's events at the forthcoming Wanganui meeting.

Sydney files to hand by yesterday's mail show that Lady Medallist carried top weight, lOst., ill the Rydalmere Mile at Rosehill last Saturday, the minimum being Tst. In winning tho event iu tho good time of lmin. iljscc. with such a burden, the St. Alwynne mare registered a very attractive performance indeed.

Reports from Blenheim state that the Riverlands Racecourse is looking very well for the spring meeting of the Marlborough Racing Club, which tr.S:es place on October 11 and 12. Owners aro reminded that nominations for this fixture close on Saturday next, with the secretary, Mr. L. Griffiths, Blenheim.

Prior to the race for the "Ascot Thousand" (fays the "Arrow"), won by Don't I'crget, J. Killorn endeavoured to inducc Ihe owner of Little Hurst to givo the Amherst gelding a run at Moonce Valley a week before, but the fear of incurring a penalty is said to have influenced the owner in declining. The manner in which Little Hurst disposed of Masonic and 15 others in the High-class Plate on the same course on Monday last gave evidence of the beneiii a race in public might have been to him. f IXTURES. September 23—Avondale J.C. Spring. September 23 and 25—Otaki Maori 11.C. Spring. September 28 ami 29—Wanganui J.C. Spring. October 4—HnwJce's Cay J.C. Spring. October 11 and 12—Marlborough H.C. Spring. October 11 and 11—Puuedin J.C. Spring. October 11—Napier Park R.C. Spring. October 21 and 2G—Grcymoutli J.C. Spring. October 20 and 27-I'ovc.ty Bay T.(J. Spring. November t, G, 8, and 11—Canterbury J.O. Metropolitan. November 22 and 23—South Canterbury J.C. Spring