THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1436, 10 May 1912, Page 6

THE TURF.

EGMONT R.C. MEETING

THE SECOND DAY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Hawera, May 9. There was fine weather for the concluding day of the Kgmont Racing Club's winter meeting. 'I'lio attendance was very good, and the racing of an interesting character. The '.olalisnlor investments totalled .C11,33U, and lor the meeting JL21,25'.1, this being an increase of .£BOBII for tho corresponding meeting last year. . Results.— SIANAWAPOU HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One mile and a half. 0 Sir. J. Siollov's Surplus, flst. (carried list. flbO (P. Porter) 1 1 Sir. F. C. Fader's Seaman, lOst. 13lb. U'. Lintl) 2 Sir. .1. Williamson's Dogger Bank, lOst. (lib (A. Sl'Plyiin) 3 Also storied: 5 Kanroa, Hist. 131b.j 8 Omencv, lOst. 311).; G Hismarclf, list. 71b.; 3 Rawin'ia, flst. (ill).; 10 To Waharoa, i»st. lib.; 7 Coroncttcd, flst.; 12 St.'Prior, (Ist.; 11 Forward, list. A good race, resulting in favour of Surplus by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min. 51 l-ssec. TUB SHOUTS, of no sovs. Five furlongs. 4 Sir. D. J". Simond's Prosper, Sst. 71b. (1!. Dceley) 1 3 Sir. J. Mclvillo's Lady Fran, flst. 71b. (\v; Sl'Kav) 2 7 Sir. G. Laing's Sweet Breeze, Sst. 7)b. (Simpkins) 3 Also started: 1 Park Tide, Sst. 71b.; 2 Princess Flo, Bst. 71b.; 5 Wai Hnorcniai, list. 711).; 12 Retrieve, 8-t. 71b.; 8 Knrclnh, Sst. 71b.; (1 (Jraivforil, Sst. 711).; 13 AUan,dale, Sst. 71b.; 11 Wai Rose, Bst. Tib.: 10 Sylvan Glade, Sst. 7!!).; fl Floss, Sst. 711). 'Won bv two lengths. Time, lmin. ssec. BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Sir. D. Hughes's Ngatiraunui, lOst. •lib (T. Jones) 1 4 Mr. G. Smith's Draft, (Ist. 51b. (J. O'Shca) 2 1 Jlessrs. Emeiw and Lamnitt's Eastwind '. (D. Deelcv) 3 Ai.-o started: 7 Shileteer, lOst. 101b.; 5 Strategist, '.Ist. 131b.; (i Master Tupuhi, flst. lib.; 3 Awahou, Bst. Sib.; 8 Squireen, Sst. 71b. A good race. Won by three part* of a length. Time, lmin. 33soc. Sf'RAK MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1 Mr. T. F. Goddard's blk, g. Sfulga Hill (VS. Dceley) 1 2 Sir. A. Jackson's Coromamlel, 7st. 131b (Emerson) 2 5 Mr. H. Smart's Slendip, Sst. 01b. (C. Price) 3 Also started: 3 Sfanawakaha, 85t.81b.;4 Con the Shanghraun, S-t. 111).; G Red Lupin, 7st, 1311).; Koran, 7st. (ill).; Avaunce, 7st.; Coronetted, 7st. Rod Lupin was the first' to break the line, and led past the stand, and along the hack from Avaunce and Coromamlel. The pony was first into the straight, but in the run home, Slulga Bill came from behind, and won comfortably by a length. Three lengths separated second and third. Time, 2min. Usee. NGASITJTU HANDICAP, of SO sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. S. Pitt's Glcnfcrn, 7st. Sib. ' (O'Shca) 1 3 Sir. G. W. Anstis's Roval Simon, 7sl. 121b. (Dceley) 2 Sir. J. J. Coleman's Ladv Volga, Sst. . (lib (Xoddcr). 3 " Also, started: (j Dover Straits, Sst. lllb.; 0 Aviatrix,' Tst 91b.; 5 Jliss Roberts, 7st. 81b.; 10 Minora, Tst. 71b:; 4. Kiwatahi, Tst. 51b.; 8 Silver .'Rose, 7st. 1211).; Tirohanga, 7st. lllb.; Glen Tulloch, 7st. 71b,; St. Limp.. Tst. Won by n neck. Time, Imin. 18 2-ssoc. CORINTHIAN HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. One mile and .a distance. 1 Sir. G. Sl'C'arthv's Comedian, lOst. 01b (Sir. P. Shields) 1 •I Sir. D. T. Bennett's Nebulous, lost. 71b (Sir. Bruere) 2 3 Messrs. Butler and Biiskins's Red Coral, lOst. 8!b ;. 3 Also started: 2 Slillbanks, lOst. illb. Won verv easilv. Time, 2min. ssec. OPEKE HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Four furlongs and a half. 2 Sir. J. Coleman's Ladv Volga, Bst. lib (Young) 1 4 Sir. Sf. Franklin's Galiee, Sst. 71b. ' (O. Price) 2 3 Sir. J. Barlow's Katua, Tst. 121b. (Dceley) 3 Also started: S Roval Dragoon, Sst.; 7 Ohinee, Sst; 12 Lady Loo, Sst.; l) Handsome Maid, Rst.; 1 Gordon Bell, Tst. 131b.: 0 Nukuhau, 7st. 131b.; 5 Silverhope, Tst. 121b.; 10 Patrouata, Tst. 71b;. 12 Wee Paul, Tst. 71b.; 11 Opoke, Tst. 711). A good race, won by a length. Time, Glsee. NOTES OX THE RACING. (By Telegraph—Special Correspondent.! Hawera, May 9. Tho weather was even better for today's races, and a big crowd turned out to view tho sport. The totalisator returns were much in excess of the figures for last year, wlien the weather was bad. Everything went off well, and there was an absence of anything in tho nature of "non-triers." The secretary, Mr. Turton, had matters well in hand, and the events wore run olf with punctuality. Tho Hurdle race again provided a "boil over," when the little-fancied Surplus, niter being prominent throughout, took charge at tho last fence, and won easily. Seaman and Dogger Bank both showed improved form, as compared with their displays yesterday, and Silver Cluse, who was badly oway again, showed up well, and finished fourth, just clear of Rawinia. The winner hails from the Auckland district, .iinl is a good sort of horse. Iln was ridden by W. J. Porter, in place of R. FerciVal, but he was not fancied by his owners, and paid a Tory long price. Despite his inglorious exhibition yestcrilav, Awahou again saw a short price, in' tho Borough Handicap, but he did no boiler, and finished last. East.wind and Draft were fighting out. tho fini-h a furlong from home, but Ngatirannui then came nu Iho soouo, and quickly sell led the position. Eastwind did not finish too well, but Master Tupuhi, who was a long way back at the turn, ran on well, ami should shortly get on tho winning list, as each race is improving hun. Muleteer and Strategist both performed verv disappointingly. When Lord Lupin was withdrawn from The Shorts, the remainder of tho field, with the exception of Pork Tide, were a poor lot. So it. came as no surprise to find the local marc backed down to a very short price. She did not find her feet smartlv, and was led by Princess Flo and Crawford to the straight entrance. Here tins favourite took charge, bill was immediately supplanted by Prosner. and the laCer cainc on, and won. Lady Fran, who got up on tho rails, and Swot Breeze, who came on the outside, were in the places, the favourite being fourth. Tin- liandicnpiier provided a splendid race in tho Jl'line Memorial Handicap. Slulga Bill was a betlor favourite than Slanewakaha and Coromamlel, and, with Dceley in the saddle, lie ran home ahead of I he field. At the start Red Lupin mode iho pace solidly, and. going out cf tho siraight, he was'followed by Avaunce and Koran, with M'ulga Hill at Hie fail of the field, and Coronetti'd a long way back. The favourite and Slendip moved up along the back, but (he funnel' got slopped, and .".gain fell back. At. the three furlonsr-, (.'oroiuaudel joined Red Lup ; n, mid led into the straight. Next came Slendip. and then Slulga Bill. Tho favourite finished very strongly, and won by a lengll), with the others bunched. The Xgamiitu Handicap provided a field of twelve runners, and a grand finish, At the start Gienfern rushed to the front, with Lady Vnlea. while Royal Simon got bumped, and Sliss Roberts dwelt badly. Down iho back Gloufcin and Lady Volga were still in command, but Royal Simon had run into third place. At the distance Ladv Volga was (lying signals of di-lross. and Royal Simon ran up to the leaders. A great struggle ensued, but Glcnfcrn held his own, and wen by a head. Lady Volga was a length away, and Aviatrix fourth. The Native was withdrawn from the Corinthian Handicap, leaving a quartet of runners. Comedian was a staunch favourite, and he led the whole woy, winning verv eaiik. Red Cora! kept hiin eompun'v lor six I'nrloiiss. ivhen the favourite 'went on ali.uc Millbank- finished half a I'urloni behind (he other runners. More money cos invested on the ma- '

chine, in Iho last. race than on any other" event, during the day, but four nnrses monojioliscd llir. betting, tialtce soon singled Ininisi'll' out, but, '"n the, uraight, Lady Volga came fn&t, and n'mA by :v lcngVli. A boikl race for second place, resulted in Hal tec beating Katua by a neck. Gordon Hell got u bad run, but finished well back.

ASHBURTON R.C, MEETING.

FIRST HAY'S RESULTS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Ashburlon, May 5. The Ashburlon County Racing Ciub'j autumn meeting was commenced this af- ■ ternoon in dull but fine weather. Tho track was in excellent order. There were very largo fields, and (he attendance was exceptionally good. The totalisator receipts for tiie day amounted to .UIG9B, as against .Kills io». on the corresponding day last. year. Results;— LONGBF.ACH HACK HANDICAP, of ■Ij sovs. Six fu rlongs.-Stephanos, 1; Wed. ding King, »; Hesiouc, 3. Scratched! Mount Victoria. Tho winner wont to the trout irom a good start, and though strongly cnalicngr-d by Wedding Ring in ho straight, got homo by a bare halflength, llesmne was three lengths away. Timo, lmin. 10 4-ssee. FAIRFIELD WELTER HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Seven furlongs-Probable, '1; A tin well, 2; King Try, '3. Scratched i •Kjlts, Laglestoue, Crosbie, and Aema, Probable asserted himself at tlie entrance to the straight, winning by three lengths, with King Try n neck behind Aimwell. Timo, lmin. 29 2-ssec. ASHBURTON CUP, of 175 sovs. On« mill! and a quarter.—Tannhanser, 1; Coroniform, 2; Bellah, 3. Scratched: Tikilure and Foam Flake. When half a mile from homo Tannhanser and Coronifonn began to gain on the lenders, and, on reaching the straight, drew out, and fought out a good finish, Tamihauser pass, ing ihe post, Uo lengths ahead, with Bellah a similar distance behind Corouiform. Time. 2min 10 l-ssec. LAGHMOR PLATE, of 50 sovs. Fivo furlongs.—Hon Revo, 1; Editah, 2; Brittain Crown, 3. Scratched: Reef Points, anil Gobi View. A length and a half divided each of the placed horses. Timo, lmin. 2 4-ssoc. MELROSE TROT HANDICAP, of 05 sovs. One mil© and a half.—Celtic, 1; Ailcen. 2; Harold Rothscliild, 3. Scratched: Hoax Chimes, and Don Caesar. Won easily by twelve lengths, (he third horse being another forty yards back. Time. 3min. 43 4-sscc. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Sir furlongs.—Steperina, 1; Ceylon, 2; Vonada, ■3. Scratched: Maple Leaf and White Flag, Won by a short half length, Vonada being double that distance away. Time, lmin. 1G 4-ssec. GROVE FARM HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Sis furlongs.—Sea King, 1; Pilgrim's Way, 2; Thistledown, 3. Scratched: Blue Lake arid Clanmena. This was an interesting race, with rather an ex-cil-ilig finish. Sea King eventually wan by a length and a half. Thistledown being an equal length behind Pilgrim's Way. Time, lmin. 15 3-ssec. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Ashburlon, Slay 9. The following are the acceptance's for the second day's events:— MORETOX HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs.—Early Morn, fist. Tlb.j Stephanos, flst. 41b. ;* Ceylon, Sst. 10H). | Foam Flake, Sst. 91b.; Mademoiselle Txe, Sst:. 91b. j Susa, Bst! 71b.; Kris, Bst. 01b. j Respond, Bst.; Gilt Edge, 7st. 131b.; Wedding Ring, Tst. 121b.; Bridegroom, Tst. 51b.; R«f Paints, Tst. .ill).; Loch Shiol, Tst. WINCHSIORIO WBLTEK HANDICAP, of.Bo sovs. Seven .furlongs.—Genius, list. 121b.'; Kills,-flst. 101b.; Aimwcll, flst, Gib.; King Try, flst. 31b.; Probable, list.; Grand Siain, Sst. 131b.; Kilcrtoii, Sst. 131b.; Nithsdale, Sst. 101b;.- Red Wing Sst. Gib.; Red, White, and Blue, Bst.; Golightly, Tst. 101b.: Kilnienv, Tst. 101b. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Ona mile.—Tannhanser, Bst. 131b.; Sea King, Sst. 91b.; Coroniform Bst. 81b.; Turna, Tsl. lllb.; True Knight, Tst, Sib.) Belinh, Tst. 81b.; Aimwcll, Tst. 21b,; Ellerlon, Gst. 131b.; Foam Flake, (Ist. 71b. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Six furlongs—Steperina, 9st. 31b.; Peppin, Tst. 101b.; Editah, Tst. 101b.; Maple Leaf, Tst, Hi!).; Wedding Ring. Tst. 71b.; Finnhold, Tst. Tib.; Gold Cup, (Ist. 10lb.; Glenorue, Gst. Tib. < DISPOSAL HANDICAP, of 50 sov!>. Five furlongs.—Red Wing, (Ist.; Cerise and Blue, Sst. 81b,; Heirloom, Sst.; lllytheboy, Tst. 131b.; Muscadine, Tst. lllb.; Silver King, Tst. Tib.; Vonada, Tst. Tib.; Gypsa, bel, Tst.; Bouncing Bob, Tst. 71b.; Ruler, (Nt Tib.; Acrid, list. 71b.; Lurolniul, list, 71b. WAKANUI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Pilgrim's Way, flst, 5 b.; Sea King. flst. 311).; Bluo Lake, flst. 211).; Thistledown, flst.; Kilts, Tst. IOlb.; John Huiivnn, Tst. 21b.; Crosbie, Gat. 71b.; Golightly, Gst. Tib. SKLSIA TROT, of GO sovs. One milo and three furlongs.—Harold Rothschild, scr ; Rolf Holdrewood, 4sec; Lord Ashion, ssfc; Clotnh, ssee.; Ailecu, flscc.j Princess Slvra, flscc; Black Link, flsec.; Rotliolia. lOsec; Sea Lion, 12sec; Pnirz, 13<ec.; Uibboncttc, Usee; Bridal Rose, 15sec; Insolence, lasec.j 0.T.C., 15sec.|' Law Chimes, Msec; Don Caesar, 15sec.j Slnguetic, IBsec. CHESTER CUP. By TelegrapU-Prese Assodatisn-Cowrtehi London, May 8. The following was the result of the— CHESTER CUP, a handicap of 2000 sovs. About two miles and a quarlcr. Sir. T. Nolan's br. h. Rafhlea, by St. Monnns—Sylvia, aged ••••■•••■•■•• » Mr J. B- Thoriieycrotfs b. h. Clarcnccaux, by King's MessengerSquint 11, Sy'rs. ..........-....■•;•—•• » Sir. H. M. Hartipn's b. h. SonUiannnn. by Florissel 11-Queeu s \\ ake, (Winner traiiicd by Coulthwaito.) ' NOTES AND COMMENTS, [Bt GIENCOI.I In connection with tho Otaki Maori Racing CluVs Winter meeting, owners and trainers .are reminded that: nominations for all events, except the Jlniden Fiat Rnco and tho Final Hack Scurry, closo at hali'-past eight o'clock (o-mght with the club's secretary, Sir. O. J. D Ath, Otaki. General onirics for tho Auckland Racing Club's Winter inecting close to-night Willi the secretary, Sir. ,1. I-. Hartlanu. •it tho sumo limo acceptances are duo for the Great Northern Hurdle Race and Great Northern Steeplechase. Continuance is said to bo shaping very well in his schooling tasks over tho sleeplechase fences. Rathloa, who won the Chester Cup on Wednesday, was entered for the Liverpool Spring Clip in Starch, but did not go to tho post. Nominations for Iho South Wairnrnpa Trotting Club's meeting close on Monday next with tho secretary, Sir. W. Armstrong, Club Hotel, Greytown. No fewer than fifty-three members attended the annual meeting of the Marlon Jockey Club, which was held this week. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, and all the officials were unanimously re-elected. .Messrs. L. SI. Richards and John Sl'Donneil fill tho places on tho committee vacated by Jlessrs. E. Read and Jns. Bull, who did not seek re-election.

V. Coleman will ride Master I heory in (.he Great Northern Hurdles, I, Howard wiU havo the mount on Lloyds in tlie samo race, and J. Decry the mount on Sandy Paul. Boanerges and Blakency reached elingion from Awnnmii yesleiday. and will lm shipped to Sydney this ntlernoon. A. Oliver goes across So rido tho pair in their engagements. It is understood thnl the Auckland lturdlo horse, Ben Jonsnn, will not, fulfil his ..n-ragemenls at the Wongamii fixture. Bully, who won Iho Groat Northern Hurdle Race in lflflO, is now n jnomVr of F. Macuianciiiin's stable ai; Klici'slie, FIXTUBES, Mcv 10—Ashburlon County R.C, Aiilumn. Slav 23 and 21-Waiieanui J.C. Winior. Sin"" "3 and 2-I—Xnrlh Olago J.C. Wintor. jinio 1 and 3-A.R.C. Winter. ,li>ne I and 3—Duncdin J.C. Winter. Juno 3 and 4-Odiki Maori J.C. Winter. Juno 19 and 20-Hawke's Slay J.C. Winter,