THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1281, 9 November 1911, Page 6

THE TURF.

RICCARTON RACES. THE OAKS. EASILY WON BY COUNTERFEIT. A WIN FOR FORMBY.' (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, November 8. Tho Canterbury Jockey Club's Metro, politan 'meeting was continued at Riccarton to-day, in fine weather. Tho attendunco was good for an off day. Results:TJIK SUUUKBAN 11UKJJLE iIAJNUiCAP, of 200 sovs. Onco round and a distance. C Mr. J. M'Cardlo's b. g. Tyrantic, by lyranny—Black Jacket, aged, 9st. . ~2 lb - „ (L. Traill) I 4 Mr. W. C. Vincent's blk. m. Passi™, fiyrs., list. 21b 2 Mr. C. Hammond's ch. g. Gold Pin, syrs., !)st .„ 3 Also started: 2 Master p'aul""iiist.'"fiib.; 1 Idealism, lOst. Gib.; 3 Gaelic, 10st 51b.; ~i 9st. 111b.i 8 Milo, 9st.; 10 Cilenfield, 9st.; 9 Dan Leiio, 9st. tyrannic at onco went to tho front, and showed tho way over the first fence and out of tho straight, with Master Paul. Glenfie d, and Gold rin at tho head of the others. There was practically no change as they ran nlong the back, but comuiL' round the turn Passive and Gaelic started to move up. Tyrannic was still in front as tlio last hurdle was cleared and holding his advantage in tho run home won by a length and a half from Passive, who was two lengths and a. half in front of Gold Pin. A similar distance back came Gaelic, with Idealism and Milo clo;« together. Time, 3rnin 0 4-ssec THE'SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP. of 350 sovs., scccid 40 sovs., and third 20 sovs. from the stake. For tiro-year-olds. Four furlongs. 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch. f. Winning Way, by Cannie Chiel—Lady Wayward, 9st. 31b ! 1 Mr. Frlcdlander's br. f. Anna. Carlovna, 6st. Mb. 8 3 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's ch. g. Gnome, 7st. (car. 7st. 21b.) 3 Also started: 3 Lady Georgia, Bst. 51b.j 2 Bandore, sst. 31b.; 7 Shona May, 7st. 91b. i 4 Editah, 7st. 9lb.j 8 Nyx, 7sf. 91b.; 1 Scottish Star, 7st; 7 Art/Gst. 131b.; S Peroneal, 6st. 111b.; 9 Athenic, Gst. 101b.; 5 Special Form, Gst. 101b. Anna Carlovna was smartest to Win, and showed the way into the course proper, with Peroneal and Special Form next. Inside the distance Winning Way threw out a strong challenge, and, catching Anna Carlovna fifty yards from the post, won by a long neck. Gnome, who came with a late run, was a length away, with Special Form fourth and Scottish Star at the head of tho next bunch. Time, 49 2-Dsec. AVON WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; second 35 sovs., and hird 15 sovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs. 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's b. c. Ireland, bv Kilchoran—Savannah, 3yrs,, Bst. 7ib :.....: 1 3 Mr. W. Mitchell's b. g. Rurik, syrs., Bst. 111b 2 i Mr. C. Morse's b. g. Birklino, 4yrs., 9st. 21b 3 Also started: 8 Faunus, 9st. 101b.; 12 Dearest, 9st. 81b.; 1 Patriotic, 9st. 71b.; 6 Medallist, Bst. lllb.j 5 Merry Frank, Sst. Ulb.; 10-Bonny Glen, Bst. Ulb.; li North-Pole, Bst. 101b. j 13 Colleen Mary, Sst. 101b.; 14 Kitts, Sst. 71b.; U Fisticuff, Sst. Gib.; 9 Ladv Moutoa, Sst. 51b.; 15 San Lass, 7st. lOib.; 2 Floater, 7st. lllb.; 8 Beacon, 7st, 71b.; Iβ Turna, 7st 71b.; 7 Nithsdale, 7st. 71b.; 17 Amalgam, 7st. 71b. Tho field was sent away to a good start, though lMsticuiF was kit at tho post and took no part in tho race. Dearest was first to show out, and with Beacon and Floater in attendance mado play past the six-furlong post and round the top turn. These three named were still the leading division as the straight was reached, where Ireland, Colleen Mary, Rurik, and Kilts moved up. Dearest then retired beaten., and Ireland and Rurik went on in the lead, Ireland winning by a good length from Rurik, who was two lengths in front of Birklino, with Medallist a similar distance back fourth. Then came Colleen Mary and Merry Frank. Time, lmiu. 27 3-sjec. THE CANTERBURY CUP, of 700 sovs., eecond 125 sovs., and third 75 sovs. from the stake. Two miles and a quarter. 1 Messrs'. W. G. and G. L. Stead's and G. D, Greenwood's b. c. ViceAdmiral, by Multiform—Rattler, 4jts., 9st (B. Dceley) 1 2 Sir Geo, Clifford's b. c. Masterpiece. 3yrs., 7st. Gib (C. Emerson) 2 3 Mr. W. C. Killer's b. c. Domino, 9st (A. Whittaker) 3 Also started: 4 Goldfinder, 9st. (W. Whittaker) j 5 Mortine, Sst 91b. (R. W. Without sny delay the. fivo etartere wero sent off on their long journey. Martine ltd, with Domino and Goldfindcr next, and Vicc-Admiral bringing up tho rear. This w;as the order round the turn, and coming into the straight, except that Goldfindcr had taken second place. Passing tho stand Domino and Martine, running abreast, wero showing the way to Goldfinder and Masterpiece, with Vice-Admiral still last. So they ran past Cutts's to tho mile post and along the back, but at tho six furlong post Masterpiece headed Martine and Goldfmdor, with Domino four lengths clear of Vice-Admiral. A furlong lurther on the last-named started to close up. Four furlongs from homo Goldfinder had taken charge, and led into tho straight from Masterpiece. Tho others being closo together, Domino last. At the distance Goldfinder was dono with, and Vice-Admiral made his rim, and catching Masterpiece a hundred yards from Hie post, won by a length. Domino wa<= three-quarters of a length rchind Masterpiece, with Martine a length away fourth, Goldfinder finishing a mg way' back. Time, 4miu. IS 3-sscc. THE JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 750 sovs., second 125 eovs., and third 75 sovs. from tho stake. . Olio mile. 8 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. c. Formby, bv Birkcuhead-Gladisla, 4yrs., 7st 121b '* 6 Sir Geo. Clifford's b. f. Madam Mad-- ■ cap, 4yrs., Ost. 21b —••,-•:•••".• 2 7 Mr! E. Trice's b. g. Elcctrakod, syrs., Sst. Sib ; rrTon Also started: 3 Boanerges, Sst. 12 b. 2 Bliss, Sst. Mil).; 5 Undecided, Sst. 1 b., i Dazzing, 7st. 131b.; 1 Byron, Ist. 121b. j 10 Parablo, fist. 131b. J 11 Stepmetcr, Gst. 121b ; The Cornet, &t. 121b. Boanerges, Bliss, and Formby were tlio JW to show out, Byron being chopped out at. the start. After going a couple of furloucs Stepmetcr ran through mut joined Bliss, .1 his pair kading round the top turn, and into tho straight. When well in line for home Stcpiiß'ter and Bliss were beaten, aud Madam Jl.idc"p joined Formby, the two drn.nnß awav from the field. Formby, finishing (velf, beat Madam Madcap by. three, quarters of a leugth, with Electrakou a length away third. Dazzling was a length and a half further back fourth, followed by Byron and Undecided. Time, lmin : 40 l-sscc. OAKS STAKES, of MO soys. For three-year-old fillies. Weight, Sst. 10lD. Ono mile and a half. 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's b. f. Counterfcit, by Treadmill—Delusive ...... I 2 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Peirono ... 3 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's Avarice » Also started: 3 Kris and 4 Orotnva. Won by a length and a quarter, rime, 2miu. 3S*4-ssoe. OTAIO PLATE, of 300 sovs. Ono mile and a half. 1 Mr E. J. Watt's Midnight Sun, 'by Multiform-La Aotte, Jyrs., 3 Mr!'lt. S|*rratV''s"Hendip. iOat. 71b. ... 3 10 Mr. H. A. Knight's Munvurn, e l&c Noble, Ost, 91b.; S Coromorm, 9sl. 911).; 5 Goodwin l >arc -..^v, ol ';' 2 it*iinci/>ri !)«t 31).; 4 Cronstadt, Sst. 131b. nO^nder' , Sst. lllb.; U True Knight, &t Wo 2 n b V a length and a half. Time, 2min. 315 3-ssec. ELECTMC PLATE, of 350 sovs. Four furlongs. I■> Sir Geo. Clifford's Autumnus, by " Treadmill-Gold Leaf, Syra,, 6st. 1 Mr.'Ticiiii' "Pura'e Equitas, Bs't. i'fl'ib. 2 4 Mr W. Pcwene's Nuumtli, Sst. 121b. 3 Also started: 7 Elwnite, Sst. lllb.; 8 Toiiffslei). Sst. 01b.; 3 Culprit, 7st. lllb.j US, fet, 311,; 5 Glade 6,t lib. Won by a length and a half. Time, 49 l-ssec, ...