THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1416, 17 April 1912, Page 8

THE TURF.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. WELLINGTON AUTUMN MEETINGFINAL GALLOPS. The "Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting opens at 'Irentham to-day, when the principal events to be decided arc (he Thompson Handicap, otru mile; the North island Chalk'iij»o Stakes, seven furlongs; and the liailway Handicap, six furlongs. At the tiino of writing, Iho weal her prospects are nut good, but the racing track and the grounds are in jiich capital order that they will only bo affected if very heavy rain lulls. In connection with (he incotiuf, , , special train arrangements have been made by which trains will loavu Tβ An> Station lor the racecourse at 10.28 and 10.43 a.m. and leave Lnmbton Station at 10.45, 10.55, 11.5 a.m., and 1.5 p.m. It was a lino mild morning for-yester-day's gallops, and a few enthusiasts, who motored from the city to the racecourse before daybreak, were rewarded by seeing a large number of,horses at work. The grass gallop inside the rails was open for fast work, and afforded excellent going, while trainers also had the use of the tan and sand tracks. Nearly all the candidate for tho Thompson Handicap were exercising. Los Angolos, who did not put in an appearance until after breakfast, ran home trom the half-mile post in Slsec, and finished very well. Undecided (R. Hatch) was associated with Merry Frank (C. Jenkins)'and Sir Solo (light boy) in a gallop over six furlongs. Merry Frank got the best of tho start, but Sir Solo on the outside finished in front, and covered the distance in lmin. l'Jsec, Undecided being close up and ahead of Merry Frank. Boanerges (A. Oliver) and Bronzo (G. Price) finished together at the end of seven furlongs, run in lmin. 32 l-'jsec. Dearest (B. Deeley) and Gipsy Bello (Emerson) covered a similar distance together in lmin. 32scc. Byron, who was one- of the "after breakfast" division, shaped attractively while running the last four of five furlongs in alsec. Midnight Sun, with Grandee as a companion, got to the end of seven furlongs in lmin. 33sec. Sir Knox easily defeated Lady Volley over six furlongs in lmin. 18sec. Effort was sent out to gallop five furlongs with Mira, but the pair finished at easy pace, and it was then noticed that Effort was bleeding freely at the nose—a return of her old complaint. Sea Queen (W. Price) hopped off at the fix furlong ]Tost, and was picked up by Lanibton at the half-mile. ' The pair finished toeethor, Sea Oueen, who was shaping well, covering the tull distance in lmin. 18 3-ssec. Merrivonia (W. Ryan) did useful work. Khamsin (W. Price) covered a mile in lmin. 40 2-ssec.. but did not appear to finish verv well. One of tho best gallops of the morning was that recorded by Aurumnus (Emerson) and Heathcrbrae (F. E. Jones), who were companions over six. furlongs. Autummis, on the outside, finished in front, and covered the distance in lmin. 1G 4-ssec Styx (Telford) and Stepney (Deeley) ran four furlongs together in 51sec. Jan finished in front of Dirge over a similar distanco covored in similar time. Glcnfinnan and Brown Owl both moved nicely over five furlongs, run in lmiu. 5 2-ssec. Masterpiece, who had tho inside running, finished slightly in front of Counterfeit at the end of a mile, covered in Iniin. 43 4-ssec. This was a most attractive gallop. Blakeney (A. Oliver), alone, ran six furlongs in lmin. 19sec, and was tiring at the finish. A really good gallop was that by Ohinee (W. Price) and Ineuru (C. Emerson), who rattled over four furlongs in n tick under 51sec. Inouru, on tho outside, held her companion apparently safe. Theodore ran the last six furlongs of a mile in lmin. 20sec. Culprit did strong three-quarter pacf, and sprinted home over ■ the last parr, while Bandeira, who bounded down the hack of the course in great stylo, sprinted homo over the last three furlongs in 39sec. ' Bon Ton and Bon Soir covered half a mile together in 51sec. Distinction and To Waharoa finished together at the end of five furlongs, run in lmin. 5 4-ssec. Dorando easily defeated Zante over a mile in lmin. 50 4-ssec. Stourton did two rounds nt a strong three-quarter pace, and sprinted homo in good style over tho last three furlongs. Useful work was also accomplished by Haskyno, Bootle, Lady Kilcheran, St. Felix, Obligant, Torbelle, Peroneal, Lovcll, Makara, Soman, Toney, Abercord, and others. Effort was scratched for all engagements at the Wellington Racing Club's meeting at 3.48 p.m. yesterday. W. Ryan, who was to have ridden tho Advance mare in the Thompson Handicap, will now have tho mount on Mira. Enuitas is not to be seen under silk at Irentham to-day. Sho was withdrawn from the Railway Handicap at 8 p.m. yesterday. Sir Solo is to bo ridden in the Thompson Handicap this afternoon by the apprentice, Wcller. Next to Bandeira, Theodore is one of tho best-backed horses in tlio Railway Handicap to bo run at Trenthani t<wlay. Yesterday the Merrhvee horse -was in keen demand in doubles, being coupled mostly with Los Angeles. Nominations for tho Wanganui Jockey Club's winter meeting close on Friday next. Owners are reminded that nominations for the Ashburton County Bating Club's meeting close on Friday. B. Deeley will not be riding at tho Avondale meeting on the first day, a's he has accepted mounts on Princo Soult and other horses at the Manawatu fixture. When Turna won the Wingatui Handicap, seven furlongs, on the concluding day of the Dunedin Cup meeting ho carried 7st. 91b. (Gst. 71b. minimum), and defeated, among others, Effort and Soldiers' Chorus. In tho Waiwetu Handicap, sevon furlongs, at Trcntliani today, Turna has only been allotted Bst. 131b. (Sst. minimum), and probaijiy only three or four horses will opii:so aim. During tho Wellington iiacing Club's Autumn meeting, bookmakers, etc., will not bu allowed on the grounds. MANAWATU R.C. ACCEPTANCES. 18/ Tclcsrapn—Press Assoclatlon.i Palmcrston, April 16. Tho following arc tho acceptances for the Manawatu Racing Club's autumn meeting:— KARERE HURDLES, of 120 sovs. Ono milo and three-quarters.—licumac, list. 41b.; The Native, list.; Koran, lOst. 131b.; AVaiputere, lOst. 111b. j Gold Bird, 10si. Sib.; Euroco, lOst. 51b.; Silva, lOst. lib.; Passive, 9st. 121b.; Tyrannic,. Ost. 31b.; Golden Water, 9st. 21b.; Waterworks, Ost.; Captain, 9st.; Bell Ambrosiau, Us!.. TAIKOREA WELTER, of 130 sovs. Ono mile.—Countermine, Ost. 91b.; Plantation, 9st. (ilb.; Kill, Ost. 51b.; Turna, Sst. 121b. j Eclogue, Sst. 101b.; Kilosteri, *st. 01b.; Blakeney, Bst. 91b.; Merry Frank, Bst. 91b.; Rauparaha, Sst. Sib.; Mallow, Sst. 81b.j Negative, Sst. lib.; Queen of Scots, Bst,; Composed, Sst.; Bonnio Boy, Sst. LINTON lIACK WELTER, of 100 sovs. Ono mile.—Elfish, 9st. 81b.; Olalm, 9st. Kill).; Moahau, Sst. 13ib.; Tiwari, Sst. Sib.; Strategist, Sst. Gib.; Merrimac, S.st. 51b.; Waitolo, Sst. 21b.; Grandee, Sst. 21b.; Morning,.Bst. 21b.; Bercola, Bst. lib.; Flnrenco Nightingale, Bst.; Leonki, Tst. 131b.; Foreshot, 7st. 121b.; Pauthea, 7st. 121b.; EasUind, 7st. 121h.; Sir Donald, 7st. 121b.; Kurapotangi, 7st. 121b.: Bayadare, 7st. 121b.; Enterprise, 7st. 12lb. LONGBURN HANDICAP, of 200 sove. Ono mile and a quarter.—Masterpiece, Sst. 91b.; Boanerges, Sst. : llb.; Aberbrothock, 7st. 131b.; Coromandcl, 7st. lllb.; Mira, 7st. Sib.; Tho Rover, 7st. 71b.; Maiiawukalin, Cst. 131b. j Golden Loop, Gst. 131b.; Miscal, fist. 131b.; Plantation, Gst. 131b.; Mulga Bill, Gst. 131b.; Odessa, Gst. 131b.; L:\dy Moutoa. Gst. 121b.; Con-the-Sliuiigh-raun, Gst. 71b.; Rauparaha, Gst. 71b.; Fashion Plato, Gst. 71b.

WOODHEY HACK HANDICAP, of 80 fovs. Six furlongs.—Leapuki, Ost.; Thrave, Sst. lllb.; Xukuafu, Sst. 91b.; Allurement, Sst. 31b.i Lady Volga, 7st. lllb.; Handsome Maid, Tst. lllb.; Mallard. 7st. !>lb.; Montoii Girl, "st. 71b.; Semaphore, 7st. 71b.; Ivina, 7st. "Ib.; Miss Roberts, 7st. 31b.; Distinction, 751.; Ohinee, (M. lllb.; Mount Victoria, Bit. 101b.; Septimus, list. 71b.; Zeti'J, Gs.t. 71b.; Voroihot, list. 71b.; Blend. Ifct. 71b.; I'apamarama, Bst. 71b.; Patroness, Bi-t. 71b.

T];L]-;GT!APH lIANDK'AI , . of ir.O sovs. Pis i'nrlrimrs.—Oladiole, SM-. ]31b.; Heroin, Sit. 31b.; Khamsin. Sst, 31b.; Koathcrbrac,

Bsf". 111).; Labour Day, Bst.; Incuru, 7st. 111b.; Gold Untlery, 7st.; Blakcnoy, 7st.j .Mon Ami, Gsl. 711).

FINAL PAYMENTS. EIOnTII MANAWATIi STAKES.-Mr. ]). Buick's ]{iiii(,'i.ihia; Mr. .T. Buckley's Jan; Sir G. Clifford's Counterfeit, Alliummis, Glenfinimn, and Brown Owl; Mcsdnnics ■ Kos.s ami Steiiart's Princo Snnll; Mr. 0. D. Grwmvnnd's Tcvioidalc, Lady Georgia, and Gnome; "Mr. lliglideu's" Boanerges and Ermongardo; Mr. A. Laing's Gowrio Lass; Mr. H. I), de Lautour's Monorail: Mr. .). I!. M'Donnld's Styx; Sir. P. I'.Nwigle's Kvndne; Mr. W. Xi'dd's Peroneal; Jlwi. .T. I). Ormond's Miscount; Mr. G. PcnfoWVs Parewanni; Messrs. W. G. mid G. L. Stead's Him Tim. I'OUKTU MANAWATi: SITiICS' PRODUCE STAKES—Mr. J. Buckley's .Innj Sir G. Clifford's Autmnnus, Brown Owl, and Glenfimian; Cambria Park Stud's b. f. Ilierarcli—Tito; Mr. W. Cook's l>. f. Field Battery—Moira Machrre; Mr. J. Dmining's l>. f. llierareh—Crccy; MesdniiK's Fos= and Stcunrt's Prince Soult; Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Tcviotdale, Gnonio, mid Ludy Georgia; "Mr. Highden's" Ermeiißardo; Mr. .T. R. M'Donald's Styx; Mr. \V. Nidd's Peroneal; Hon. J. D. Ormond's Glade; Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's Bon Ton. GUNBOAT'S PRICE. By Toleuraph— Press Association—Copyrl£ht (Rcc. April IC, 9.20 p.m.) Sydney, April IC. The New Zealand-bred Gunboat, now owned by Mr. T. Scott (owner of Saxonite), changed hands at 1100 guineas. Tho New Zealaml-brcd Martian (?) was sold privately (or 230 guineas. SYDNEY BLOODSTOCK SALES, By TelceraDh—Prcea Aesncintlon— Coryrirtl Sydney, April IG. At tho Woodstock sales, Kiirncll brought 610 guineas, and on account of Mr. J. D. Mitchell, of Manaia, New Zealand, a inaro by Merriweo was sold for 40 guineas. (Rec. April 17, 1.5 a.m.) Sydney, April IG. At the thoroughbred sales \\'oad realised COO guineas. Mr. J. C. Williamson's horses brought good figures. Cadonia made 850 guineas; True Spec, 55f) guineas; Sir Hiram, 215 guineas; and Luxemburg, 180 guineas. FIXTURES. April 17 and 20—Wellington R.C. Autumn. April 24 and 25—ManawatuR.C. Autumn. May 1 and 2—Marlborough R.C. Autumn. May 1 and 2—Hawko's Bay J.C. Autumn.