THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1284, 13 November 1911, Page 6

THE TURF.

RICCARTON RACES. STGAI) GOLD CUPVICTORY FOR COUNTERFEIT. MISCOUNT ANOTHER SECOND. Illy Tolcirrnnli.-rrrM Association.) Clirlslcliurch, November 12. Tho Cnnlcrlniry Jockey «Hub's Metropolitan nii'cliiK,'' wns liroiij,'hl. I" ft ™l>" rliisioii ycslcrdiiy, in l)<';nilifiil wwl.her, Ihe flllr-iidiincii lining very ralisfaclnry. JiVwiills:poiit cooi'Ki; mnwLK race, of 200 Mivs.; sewmd M sovs., tm<l third 10 Hivs. from Blake. Ouco round nnd a R Mr. I). Rutherford's b. g. Milo, njrod. Dst (L. Hagcrty) 1 G Mr. 11. Nun-.c'H br. g. Master I'auJ, .■ii'<'<l, IDs!-. 21b (•'. Jones) 2 1 Mr.' (I. (-'(idliy's b. g. Gold liird, by l/iviwhol—Si-abird, aped, lO.sl. .'lib. ('J 1 . l'ritchard)disg. Alsn darli'd: 5 Ha wick, list. lib. (L. Jlill); I ViiKMVo, 10.4. lfllb. (Jns. O'Omnoll); 2 Jdfvilisin, lOst. 71b. (C. l'ric<o« 3 TyniUJiic, lOst. (i!b. (l<. Tmill); 7 Gold Pin, itst. 41b. (L. Cc\viiian); 10 Southern Cross, Ost. (V. Colemnti); i> . e anla Clans. DM. (J. Ijovi). Crossing tin- first hiinllp Master Paul, Tfawick, and Gold Pin were almost on I/Tins., bill Koine out of tho straight Masler J'nul run to the front, and showed the w.-iv past Cutty's to Gold Pin and Tyrannic, with Simla Claus bringing up (lie rear. Going along thr back Mastc-r I'aiil was (.lire<r Icmths clear of Tyra-r.-nic nnd Gold Pin, nflcr whom came H,awick. Tliere iras little chaii.w until the turn was reached, where Gold Pin and Tyrannic closed on the leader, and Milo, who had Ijcen running in the rear, started lo make up his ground. Coming into tho straight Idealism joined the lnuters, but fell at dm last fence, and Gold Bird mid Milo draw away, the former winning by a head. Then eamo. ton lengths back, M.-.s.tor Paul, with Gold Pin fourth, and Tvrn.nnic next. Time, 2min. 57 Msec.

The stewards held an inquiry into the running of Gold Bird, as compared with his previous form, and decided that C. Pritchard (tho trainer) and V. Coleman (tho rider nf Gold Bird on the previous day?), should be disqualified for twelve months, and that Gold Bird should bo disqualified for the race. CKHSSY WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; second horco to rocoiro 35 eovs., anil third 15 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 12 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's b f Culprit,, by Charlemagne ll.— Cnlroy, 3yrs., 9it. 51b. (A. WWtakcr) 1 5 Mr. Highden's b. f. Bronze, -iyrs., Sst. 71b (A. Oliver) 2 1 Mr. J. Fryer's b. g. St. Toney, Cyrs., Bst. 51b (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: 11 Sea King, Bst. 33b. (G. J. Pine); 7 Col icon Mary, 9st. 21b. (W. young); 3 Fisticuff, Sst. Sib. (H. Curran); 2 Crosbic, Bst. 51b. (R. Hatch); H Kilts, Bst. 51b. (MrCiuskcjr); 13 Rangiatua, Bst. 51b. (F. Mengher); 4 Lady Moutoa, Bst lib. (W. Price); 9 Outward, Sst. 41b. (F. D. Jones); 10 Aimwoll, Bst. 3lb. (C. Jenkins); 8 Expansion, 7st. 131b. (R. King); 6 Goldomar, 7st. 71b. (A. M'Mullan); 9 Nithsdalo. 7st. 71b. (C. Emi-rson), 9 Heatherbrae, 7st. 71b. (H. M'Kcarne-y). Iviits and Crosbie were the quickast to begin from a good start, but as they landed into the course proper Culprit, on tho rails, with Bronze nest, and St. Toney, were tho leading division. In the run homo there was no change in tho order, Bronze being unable to make any impression on Culprit, who won by two lewrths. St. Toney was n length ajid r. half behind Bronze, with Rangintna fourth, and Colleen Mary and Lady Monton, close together, next. . Time, lmin. lfcec. SEYMOUR HANDICAP, of 130 sots; second horse, to recedro 25 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stake. Pot apprentices who have not won six races. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. H. Cassidy's ch. c Pilgnra'e Way, by Pilgrim's Progress— Nautiloid, 4yrs., 9st. 51b. (J. O'Brion) 1 2 Mr. E. S. LuttreM's b. f. Aphaca, 3yrs., Bst. 31b. (51b. allowa.aco) (P. Wormald) 2 4 Mr. H. Whitney's br. c. Odessa, •Jyrs., Bst. 121 b (R. Geanejj 3 Also started: 3 Somersault, Bst. 41b. (H. M'Kearney); 7 Gangway, 7st. 81b., 51b. allowance*(F. Wormnld); 8 Big Blast, 7st. 71b., 51b. allow. (O'Hallora-n); G Kimona, 7st. 71b. (R. Borry); 5 Troon, 7st. J!b. (C. Stratford); 10 Foam Flake, 7st. (W. Lowe); 9 Battalion, 7st. fWoller); 11 Corrie. Gst. 91b., slb. allow. (D. Anderson). Pilgrim's Way and Gangway jumped out smartly, with Aphaca next. When they reached the course proper Pilgrim's Way was w<?ll eloar of Aphaoa and Odessa, and the first-named was never really extended, winning by two lengths and a half from Aphaea, who was a similar distance in front of Odessa. Kimona was a length and a half away fourth, with Corrie and Battalion next. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec. THE MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of COO sovs.; necond liorse to reseivo 75 sovs., and third 35 sovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. Tierai Purn's b. m. Equitas, by Advance —Muriwai, Bvrs.. 9st. 91b. (T. Pritciard) 1 4 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. r. Byroa, 3yr?, 7st. Ulb (B. Deoleyj 2 5 Mr. E. J. Watt's b. c. Ireland, 3yrs., Sst : (C. Jenkins) 3 Also started: 3 Nyland. 9st. 41b. (A. OliTcr); 6 Formby, Bst. 131b. (F. D. Jones); 8 Undecided, Sst. <j!b. <B. Hatch); 2 Effort, Bst. lib. (A. Whitaker); 7 Dazzling, 7st. 101b. (R. Youns); 10 neriuia, 7st. 91u. (M. M'Doiiald); 11 Medallist, 6st. 111b. (R. Berry); 9 Avarice, Gst. 101b. (C. Emcrfon); 12'Longstep, 6st. 71b. (M'lutosli); 5 Floater, Gst. 71b. (W. Wcller). nermia caused a lot of trouble at tho start, and after breaking the tapes three limes, was sent back to the paddock by the steward in charge of the start. When the field was sent away Equitas was quickest to begin, with Nyland and Byron next, while Dazzling got bumped on to tho rails, and Longstop was left several lengths. With two furlongs gone, Equitas was still showing tho way to Nyland and Byron, Floater being at the head of tho others. Coming round the turn the order of the first three was unchanged, they being well clear of Avarice and Ireland. When the straight was reached Byron had taken second place, but Equitas was going along well in front, and she maintained her advantage to tho finish, winning by two lengths. Ireland, who shot out inside the distance, was a length and a half behind Byron, with Nyland a length back fourth, followed by Medallist, Dazzling, and Floater. Time, lmin 29sec. THE PIONEER ILINDICAP, of 300 sovs.; fecond horse to receive 35 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's ch. g; Gnome, by Obligado—Sprite, 7st. 71b. (B. Deeley) 1 5 Mr. H. Friedlander's b. f. Anna Carlovna, 7st. 71b. ... (.T. O'Brien) 2 G Mr. C. G. Dalgetry's b. f. Stardancer, 7st. 31b (W. Wcller) 3 Also started: 3 Bandore, Sst. 41b. (F. D. Jones); I Bon Ton, Sst. 21b. (A. Whitaker); 1 Glenfinnan, Bst. Hb. (F. E Jones); 1 Srottish 'Star, 7st. 31b. (C. Emereon); 7 Bonitas, 7st. 101b. (J. Begbic); 2 Taffeta, 7st. 101b. (R. Gcaney); 1 Brown Owl, 7st. 31b. (J. Jt'Clnskev); 8 Peppin. 7st, 31b. (H. Watson); 9 Nyx, Gst 111b. (D. Anderson); 8 Art, Gst. 71b. (J. Collier). Bon Ton and Anna Carlorna were quickest to begin, and led into the course proper, where Bon Ton was beaten, and Gnome drew out from the others. Catching Anna Carlovna at tho distance, Gnome came away and won by two lengths from Anna Carlovna, who was two lengths and a half in front of Stardancer, with Brown Owl another two lengths away fourth, followed by Bon T onand Scottish Star. Time, Imin. 1 J-ssec.

G. G. STEAD MEMORIAL GOLD CUP, of 750 sovs.; second horse to receive 100 eovs.. ajid third 50 sovs from tho stake. Weight-for-age. One mile and a. quarter. 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's b. f. Counterfeit, by Treadmill—Delusive. 3yrs., 7st 7ib (C. Emerson) 1 3 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. e. Miscount, by Birkenhead—Miss Never, flyrs., 7st. 12lh (L. Wilson) 2 1 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's and G. D. Greenwood's b. c. Vice•Ulmiral, by Multiform—Unttler, 4yrs •• (B. Dccley) 3 Alm startrd: I Los Angeles, M. (A, Wbilakorjj 2 Madam lladoap, Bst, alb

(!■'. ]•!. Jones); * St. Petersburg, 7st. 12lb. (!■'. Moaulier). Miscount jumped away in the lead, with ]/is Angeles next, Willi Vice-Admiral ijriiiKinK up tlie rear, (join!; towards the. mill; post. Miscount was in front, with Los Angeles, Counterfeit, Madum Mudcap, St. Petersburg, and Vico-Adinirn] following in tlint order. There was no rli!iiij?e in 111 at order in long tlio Illicit, ViccAdmirnl bringing u)> tho roar a long way oil. Hounding the turn .Miscount had Madam Mnduip n.s his nearest attendant, i.os Angles lieiiiff in tliird pl.w, ami On inter U\ it next. Coming into the straight Miscount still held command, lnil when well in line for homo Counterfoil, headed him, and finishing in brilliant Mylo won l,y two lengths. ViceAdmirnl, who r.-uiio with it ureal run in the straight, was two lengths Iwhind .Miscount, and then came Madam Madcap, St. Petersburg, and Los Angeles in order. J ime, 2min. fisec— a New Zealand reowd. THE RANDOLPH HANDICAP, of 350 sovs.; second 30 sovs., and third 20 sovs. from the elako. Six furlongs. 12 Mr. D. Buick's 1). g. Gold Battery, by Kiold ISattory-Cyanide, syrs., list. 131b (w liein 1 1 Mr. W. Mitchell's b. g. Rurik,' syrs., , ;-; < n - I>rice ) 2 3 Mr. \V. Smart's br. g. Merry Frank, syrs., 7st. lllh (I[. if' Donald) 3 Also starred: 2 Faunus, Ost. (F. D. •Tones); 10 All Guns, Sst. (R. W. King); 5 (ilonspring, U. 131b. (F. McagheH; !) Genius, 7st. llilb. (.7. Begbie); 8 Medallist, 7st. 121b., carried Sst. <H. .Donovan); < Crosbie, 7sl. 71b., carried "st. Silb. (L. Wilson); Beacon, "st., carri-d 7ft. 21b. (M'Miillan); 11 Passion, Gst. 121b. (.). ORricn); 4 Clnnmcnn, Gst. 111b. (C. Emerson); 14 Armstrong fist, lfllb. (A. Stratford); 15 Truo Knight, Cst. 101b. (It. Berry); 8 Tnrna, Gst. 71b. (W. Wellor); 8 Ahnapai, Gst. 71b. (Richards). Beacon and Clnnmeiia, with Glenspring close up, were quickest to begin, and as they reached the rails the leaders were Glonspring, Kurik, and Clanmeua. At the distance Kuril: came through, and appeared to be winning easily, but Gold Battery came with a strong run and just got up in time to win by half a head. Merry Frank was a length behind Kurik, with Clanmcna a similar distance away fourth, followed by Glenspring and Turna. Time, lmin. 14 4-Sscc.

Thero was no bid for the winner. FENDALTON HANDICAP, of 500 sovs.; second 50 sovs., and third 25 sovs. from the stake. One mile and n quarter. 2 Mr. F. H. Pyne's ph. h. Rose Noble, by Medallion—Miss Kilmnny, aged, 7st. 101b :... (L. Wilson) 1 7 Mr. G. Miirray-Aynslcy's ch. h. Bonny Glen, aged, 7st. lib. (C. Emerson) 2 G Mr. C. Morse's br. g. Birkline, 4yrs.; 7st. 71b (A. Whitnker) 3 Also started: 1 Mendip, Sst. 131 b. (K. Hatch); 3 Electrnkoff, Bst. 111b. (W. Toung); 5 Merrivonia, Bst. 91b. (A. Oliver) ; 12 Iranui, Bst. 41b. (W. Holmes); 11 Morecambe, Bst. 31b. (F. I). Jones); 14 St. Aidan, 7st. 111b. (R. W. King); 8 Patriotic, 7st. 91b. (B. Deeley); 10 Parable, "st. 81b. (R. Young); 15 Tho Cornet, 6st. 131b. (C. Monk); 4 Tannhauscr, Cst. 131b. (C. Monk); 8 Mumura, Gst. lllb. (A. Stratford); 13 Cronstadt, Gst. 71b. (J. O'Brien); 1G Oiitlandcr, Gst. 71b. (R. Berry); 17 Niffhtliftht, Gst. 71b. (H. Watson).

Morecambe and Mumura were first to oreak the line, and showed the way to tho mile post, with Parable next. Approaching the seven-furlong post Mumura was in front, Mendip, Parable, and Tannhauser being at the head of the rest. Rounding the turn Tannhanoer had taken charge, but at the distance Electrnkoff put rn his claim, and a little further on Tannhnnser was beaten. Bonny Glen then shot to the front, only to bo at once challenged by Rose Noble, who won by a length. Birklino was three-quarter? of a length away third, with The Cornet fourth, Tannhnuser fifth, and Blectrakoff sixth. Time, 2min. 7 3-ssec.

THE CARNIVAL TOTALISATOR. Tho following are tho amounts invested each day nt the Canterbury .Tockoy Club and New Zealand Metropolitan Meetings held during the past week, with lost year's figures for comparison:— C.J.C. 1911. 1910. £ £ First Day 39,857 27,472 Second Day 32,959 20,439 Third Dav 2!1,!>28 19,882 Fourth Day ...... 31,645 22,342 Total 137,389 90,142 < TROTS. 1911. l!) 10. £, s. £ First Day ... 27.418 0 17.03G Second Day... 21,454 10 14,085 Third Day ... 29.J5C 10 19.767 Total 78,329 0 50.559 Combined total, 1911-J:215.718. Combined total, IOtO—JCI4I,O3I. Increasc-£7-1,G89.