THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1395, 22 March 1912, Page 6

THE TURF.

NELSON RACES, THE SKCOXI) DAY. (By Teleeraph.-PrcM Aesoclatlon.) Nelson, March 21. Tho Xelscm Jockey ri«l>'s races concluded to-day in perfect weather. There whs a larjfe attendance. I'lio totalisator Jiive.'tinenls lor the dny were .tGIOIi, iiK'iinit .t:tS,"iO for llm sninn day last y«ir, ami for tho inpctiii ß J. 13,181, ngiiinsl' .CiliO) last year. Tho following are the IO Kr,KfTRK: HACK IIAXDrCAP. Four fiirlonjrs.—.Mount Victorin, Tst. 121b 1Bridegroom, 7st. Jllh., 2; Ruapara. list. 1011)., :i. Also starled: Amberstone, Sit. 131b.; Exri'.oment, Bsr. 311).; Lon» Tom Rst. 311.; ICilhrney, 7st. lllb. Won by a length. Time, SO l-sbec. HANDICAP TUOT.. Two mile? and a halt.-Sf.ella Leigh, ;!lsec. 1; Maud Ulerton, 25sec, 2; Lord Rothschild, 45sec, 3. Also started: Major Election, 21sec; larawern, 21st-c.; Doyle, 2isec.; Tomtit, Msec.; J'leoson, 2'Jsec.; Wreakin, Msec; Ihe Crab, 4osec. Won by a. length. Time, (•mm. "jOsec.

RICHMOND PA IMC HANDICAP. One mile and n dktanee.-Waipunui, 9st. 31h., 1; Beacon, Bst. 31b., 2; Astonishment, Bst. 101b., 3. Also started: Tan Ran, 7st. 31b. ) , J -,! ia , lf " !p "" ,h - Ti ™ p ' lmin ' 58see. .STOKB HACK HANDICAP. Six fnrloiißP.—Ladronc, !lsl, lllb., I; Portland I.ady, nst. 51b., 2; Dnuuton, Bst. 1311)., 3. Also sbrlwl: Mediterranean, 7st. 81b.; Bndegroom, 7ft. 61b. j Long Tom, 7sr. Won by two lengths. Tinii , , lmin. lCsec. HANDICAP TROT. Two miles.-Storm Cloud, 13sec, 1, Lord 'Rothschild, 29soc, 2; Eclat, l.wc.. 3. Also started-. Red Ruth, Hspc. ; Major Flection, Bsec.; Grattan Chimes, B.=ec; Maud Allerton, 12sec; Off t.'baiiCG, Msec; Terry, llisoc; Tre.ison, 16sec; Stella Leigh, 2secj Molly Brae, 17sec; N:i;l!i K., ißfec.; Marine- Bell, 32500. Won hv half » lensth. WAIJIEA HANDICAP. Six furlongs.Sinapis, I'st. 91b., 1; Merchantman, Bst. 01b., 2; Diiunton, list. 91b., 3. Also starled: Wild Bird, 7s.t. 71b.; Aema, 7st. lib. M'ou by half n length. Time, lmin. IGsee. WKLTER HANDICAP. One mile.— Portland Bill, lOst. alb., 1; Ocean Bird, Bst., 2; Terakohe, Sst., 3. Also started: Gre.rstoiie, Bst. 21b. Won easily by three lengths. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Seraphic, Sst. lib., 1; Curator, !)st. 131b., 2; Beacon, Bst. 131b., 3. Also started: Tan San, 7st. lSlb. Won by two lengths. •Time, lmin. 2Ssec.

NOTES ON THE UACINQ. (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Nelson, March 21. Similar weather to the first day was experienced to-day, and a largo crowd turned out. Matters wont smoothly nil day, and the racing was interesting.' In the big handicap, Waipnnui, Deacon, and Astonishment tinislu'd within a length of each other, and tho crowd showed its appreciation by loud cheering. Beacon ran up to his iirst. day's form, but Waipiavui improved a. bit,* nnd so did Astonishment. In tho opening event, Amberstono was a better favourite than Mount Victoria, with. Deeley's mount, Bridegroom, well backed. Tho Hutt horse drew No. 1 position, a big advantage at this post, while Amberstono was on the outsido. At tho start Mount Victoria jumped ■ \itwnrds, ajid squeezed up the other runners. This gave, the Signalman gelding a good start, which he maintained till the finish. Amberstone finished fourth.

In the first trot Stella Leigh and Maud' Allerton were the public fancies, and they finished first and second, after a keen tussle. The first day's winaer took charge a mile from home, but Ifaud Allerton caught and passed her at tho bottom of the straight. A keen struggle took place, aiid Mnud Allerton, breaking up somo fifty yards oil' iho post, nllowett Stella Leigh to iu>t win. In the big haudieip tho money ,was piled on Waipunui, and after a greatYaco the AVest Coast horse just struggled home. By obtaining No. 1 position, and being first round tho top turn, Deeloy got a big advantage on the favourite, and going down the back he was able to give him a spell, but without nllowing Beacon to get too big a break. A furlong from home he moved up to the lender, and Astonishment also put in a claim, but failed to see it out. YUiipunui stuck to his task, and Beacon also mado a great effort, but the. favourite-, ridden right out, won by three-; quarters of a length, with Astonishment close up.

Tho first scratchings of the day wern recorded in the Stoke Hack Handicap, in which Excitement and Currency Lass were withdrawn. Long Tom. after (inlaying the start for eomo time, was sent, .back to the paddock. The start wns a. pood one, Portland Lady and Paunton leading from I.adronn. The first-named ran wide at tho lurn into Iho straight, and Hatch pushed Ladrone up on the fence. He held his own in tlie run home, and won by a. couple, of lengths, but without the advantage gained at the him he might havo been in third place. The second trot looked a good thing for Grattou Chimes when half the journey had been covered, but after taking charge just beforo entering the straight, he broko up, and finished out of a place. Storm Clmid, who wns running second, then camn aw'iv, nnd won easily.

Form pointed to. Sinapis as tho best of good things for tho Wnimea Handicap, and the little mare won nicely. Merchantman led till well down the straight, when Deeley shook up the favourite, and sho came away full of running, and won by a couple of lengths. Merchantman was a. neck in front of Daunton. Tho winner was the hottest favourite of the meeting. Dcolcy had his seventh winning ride .it. the meeting wlien Portland Bill, who was a hot favourite in the Hack Welter strolled in from , tho three moderates who opposed him. Despite his big impost, the Ctmiueror gelding won with nis ears Slicked and full of running, giving a flat enial to the suggestion that the distance was beyond him. Merchantman and Astonishment wore ■withdrawn from tho concluding event, which was ft phenomenally good betting race, over .£IOOO lain? invested. T. Pritchard had tho mount on Beacon, Tapp rode Curator, and Denier Seraphic. This trio were all well backed. Beacon got all the best of tho start, and led down tho back from Curator and Seraphic. Dceley slipped the last named up on tho fenco j mid won comfortably. Beacon stopped badly over tho last bit, and Curator beat him "for second jplace. Tan San was n long way back.

WANGANUI TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING, THE HANDICAPS. ,By Tclegraph-Preea AsHoMatlon.l Wanganui, March 21. The following handicaps havo been declared for the first day of tho Wanganui Trotting Club's meeting:— MAIDEN HANDICAP. - Chinaman, scr.; Mahurangi, scr.; Pntcknra.'Swc.; F. E. Franz, 12sec; Owhego," 15sec.; Mangatina, losec.; Madam Butterfly, 1550 c.; Sister Mine, 18scc; Walter D., lSscc; Native Child, lSsec.; Wild Maid, lSscc; Wynottc, 18sGC.i Miss Clarice, ISsec.; To'tld Bells, 18s.ee; New Vita, 18scc; Minking, 18scc; Ganger, ISsec; Rcalwood, ISit.j Pat, 18sec; Benita, 16scc; Master Ham, 18sec; Kcoka, 21fec; Kitty o' Daphney, 21scc; Bellmore, 'Jlsec; Cottage Hell, 21f.ee.; Ngaiomo, 21-.ee. ivIRKWOOD HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Golden Rose, scr.; Renee Clair, "sec; War Cloud, 12spc.; L'lsie's Child, loscc; Boadicen, 15« cc.; Benelliv Boy, ISscc; C'nscy, I'.'scc; To Waiv-ihan, 21sec; Storm Cloud, 22>rc.; Waikino, 21sec; Glenidol. 21see. ; Elbbell. 275.ee.; Edward. R., 27.= ec; Miss Lonsdalo, 27mc.j Tim, 27spc; Peri, 2;sec.; Holly Moid,, 27.-00.; Juvis, 27?ec.; Sonny, L'7scc; Wild Maid, 27sec; Lord Rothschild, 27? Ec; Todil Bells, 27sec; Scamper, 27sec; Ironwood, 27sec.; Rothschild Lad, 27scc. WANGANUI CUP. Two milcs.-Alber-torious, scr.; Goldbcll, scr.; Jlyrllo Palm, ISsec.; >liss Dulce, ISscc.; Mnhurangi, 20sec.; Hal, 20spc. ; Zoltick, 20>-cc; Vanclare, 20sec.; Waitcpipi, 20mc; Mcrrie Child, 20sw.j Violet C, 20scc; Bay Patohem, 22sec; I'uUeliiira, 21scc; Tt> An-nliuri, 2b'?cc.; Flywheel. 30m>c; DiiigdoiiK, Msec; John 11., IKsec.j Casey, Msec; I'cKSfy G., -JOsoc; Mansceiniia, KVec.; Mis.-; -Moore, JOsoc; Erin's 'J'racoy, 10.-OC.; Glenidol, 10.-pc: Lucky Chilli, #>.-ee.; ltal Ruth, .IDsec; G ration, Chimes, -Msec. HAMMOND HANDICAP. One mile.Our George, scr.; Golden Rose, ssec; Uniforni, ftsec; Mahuningi, 10.-.fr.; Allwotid, iflsiT.; Fashion, lOsec.; Cinilerelle, lOsoc.; stv.-.; To Awiilniri. lS?oi\: Catty, IRsec.; (Jwhyo, 2O.«ec; Madam Bnttorlly. 20s.ee; Lady General. Msec; B:>;;f>il a . 2rt eer..; Mnu?c»init(i. 20sce; Real wood. Msec: ; Lii-ly Vktor. JOspc. ; Jewel Chimes, 2050 c.; Ironwcod, 20snii-

CASTLECLIFF HANDICAP. One miU anil a half.—Golden Rose, scr.; Waitepipi, "sec; Reneo Clair, 7t«s.; Waj Cloud, 12jec,; Flywheel, 15scc; Flasher, ISsi'c.; Casey, 19scc.; Miss Moore, 22sec.j Manxman, 22foc. ; Mangatiui, 22soc. | (Jlunidol, 22«: c.; Owhya, 22sec.; Stormcloud, 22scc; Waikino, 2-isec.; Miss Lous, ilalc, 27sec.; Holly Maid, 27sec; Walter P., 27sec.; Wynotle, 27sec.; Scamper, 27sec; Todd Bulls, 27scc.; Sonny, 27sec. i Minking, li'fscc.; Lord Rothschild, 27sec.; lidlmore, 27sec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Two milts.— Allwood, scr.; Elsie's Child, scr.j Pukokura, sor.; Ding Dong, 3sec.; 13enella Boy, fiscc.; To Wanahau, Bsec.; Wailiino, 12sec; Tiny Peri, lGscc; Edward

I!., Hisi'c: Apology, .lfeec.; Now Vitn, lfeoe.; Kilty 0., 16soc; Peggy G., 16s.ee; Erins Tracey, lGsec; Grattnn' Chimes, lOsec; Ella, lGsec.; 8011, lOsec.i Ironwood, lfisco.; Rothschild, lGscc; Lad, Ifiscc; )3azella, lfisec. J).ASn HANmOAP. Ono mi!e.-oiir George, eci'. ; Miss Dulco, ssec.; Allwood, lOsec; Fashion, lOscc; Merry Child, 10=ec; Cindoretto, 10?.w.; Tukekura, 12scc.; To Awalmri, 13scc.; John H., IGffic; Madnm Butterfly, 2050 c.; Red Ruth, 205 CC; Jewel Chimes, 20sce.; Lady.. Ge.nerla, 20scc. J Miss Moore, 2050 c.; Lucky Child, 2050 C.; Mansceinitn., iOseo.j Lndy Victor, 20sec.; Daphney, Sflsec.; Flywheel, 20sco.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

[Br Glenooi.l F. D. Jones will have the mount on Maori King in the Easter Handicap at Ancklaud. Owners are reminded that nominations for tho Feilding Jockey Club'e niceting cloto to-n.ii;ht wilh. the secretary, Mr. E. Goodbohcre. Acceptances for tho first day'e cvdnts nt tho Masterton Karing Club's meeting dose this evening.

Boanerges will fcc Mr. Highden's sole representative at the Auckland Racing Club's Autumn mesting.

<■}. Price leaves Awapuni for niccarton on Friday aext. Ho will take with him Bronze, Jirmenßarde, and Blakeney.

The pony LitUe Dave, which was recently disposed of by D. Bniinntyno to a Sydney, buyer, was shipped from Auckland to his now homo on Monday last.

On Monday last B. Gray, a woll-known North' Island steeplechase jockey, went from Napier to Invcrcargill to 6tecr Hogan's cross-country horses at Eiverton and elsewhere.

J. Conquest, who was injured while riding at South Auckland, has made a good recovery, and is now almost well again. Ho has boon encaged to ride Gloy in the A.B.C. Easter Handicap.

In the north thn chances of Delopta ore being freely discussed in connection with the Autumn Steeples, as the opinion is hold that Antarctic will not bo Sf*n under fills until tlm Wauganui nceting rolls round. II is expected that the Salvadan Raiding will vara there, nnd lit El« lerslii , in June, nnd then be shipped to Australia,

Nominations for tho Wellington Racing Club's meeting close on Friday next.

For some time past (savs tho Auckland "Star") complaints have been mado as to tho accommodation provided at Ellcrslie for the outside public, and tin committee of Hip A.R.C. have not lost sight of the question. At present workmen nro busy tilling in the hollow past the present outside stand for nbout a furlong, ond it is understood a largo stand is to be erected for the convenience of tho club's outride patrons. This will bo greatly appreciated by those who take, their racing from thn outside, and ■Jβ evidence that the club is anxious to give their supporters every facility for enjoying the racinff in comfort.

Tha "Arrow" save that,on tho appearance of tho weights for the Doncaster Handicap, many who saw Popinjay win tho All-aged Stakes at Flcmington declared him to bo very leniently treated, and ho is now favourite for tho tnile rnco.

It is understood that Desire is going to Sydney to compote for tho w.f.a. races n_t tho A.-I.C. Autumn meeting. With Malt King, Lady Medallist, Popinjay, and Desort Kose, nnd possibly one or two of the two-year-olds among his probable opponents (says tho "Arrow"), ins galloping powers will be thoroughly tested in the All-Aged Stakes.

In addition to the horses of Mr. D. L. Dooletto being brought to Melbourne from West Australia by Bert Holmes, his trainer, is tho New Zealand-bred Aunnpowho was presented -to Holmes liy Messrs. Emmanuel firos. and Phillips when they gave up racing in tho West. Having purchased the. house and boxes recently occupied nnd owned by Mr. Isaao Foulsbam at Caulficld, Mr. DooletVn tram, most of which nro. English-breri, are to bo there installed under thn cave of Holmes. Holmes was at one. time a lending Victorian jockey, and was on Wallace when ho dend-heated with Quivpr (C. Ettevidge) in the Champion Stakes of IS!ffi. He. also rodo Wallace when ho inn sx dead boat with the Melbourne Cup winner Auvarin. (.T. Stevenson) in the C. B. Fisher Plate.

Mr. H. B. Mackenzie has lodged an nppoal against tho decision of tne phinemuri Joclcoy Club in dismissing his prn. test ngniDst Miss Livonia, oa the ground of interference at tho finish of the l'aerna Handicap on Monday. In his'appeal Mr. Mackenzie states that t-ho decision was against the weight of evidence bs to the ocourrcuce. In referring to tho affair, the Auckland "Star" says: The stewards did not talco long to, dismiss the objection, and Mr. Mackenzie gave notice of appeal, and also lodged nu injunction against the totalisator money being paid out. The stewards' asked Mr. Mackenzie under which rule ho based his injunction, but did not givo him time to go through the rules, but ordered the dividend to bo paid out. Mr. Mackenzie holds 81 tickets on his mare, and, if his appeal is upheld, intends suing for the full dividend. FIXTURES. March 28 and 29—Mastertoa J.C. Autumn, April 0 and 8-Wairarapa R.C. Autumn. April 6 and B—Auckland R.C. Autumn, April B—Waipukurau J.C. Annual. April B—Patea R.C. Annual. April 8 and 9—Canterbury J.C. Autumn, April 8 and 9-Feilding J.C. Eastor. April 8 and fl-Riverton R.C. Eastor. April 17 and 20—Wellington R.C. Autumn. April 21 and 25-Mauawatu R.C. Autumn. May 1 and 2—Marlborough R.C. Autumn. Mai- 1 and 2—Hawfce's Bar J.C. Autumn.