THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1453, 30 May 1912, Page 8

THE TURF.

OTAKI R.C. ACCEPTANCES. The following nro 'he acceptances for the Otaki -Maori Racing Club's winter mooting :- FI.VING HANDICM', of ilfl sovs. Six furlongs-Gay Lawless, B>l. 1211).; J.adrono, Ssl. !>lb.: Shujn, Sst. Mil).; I'irivai, B<t. 811).; Ladv Volga, B*l. :llb.; liig Blast, 7st. 8!b.; lloroir.a, "si. 81b.; Kina, 7sl. 81b.; Guid.-dey, 7st. 71b.; Semaphore, 7>i. Tib.; Torpoint, 7>t. tilb.; .Miss Vena, 7st. ■lib.; Hector Girl, 7.4'. 41b.; Katua, "st. :!lb.; Gordon Hell, Gst. 12ib.; Panthoa, (Ist. 121b.; San Fori, fist. 121b.; Sentinius, list. 12ib. RAFKAWA CUV, of 350 sovs. One mile and a quarter.— rndocidod, '.tst. 71b.; Uvron, Sst. lib.-; Sea (Jueon, B^-t.: .Mulga li'ill, Sst.; Khamsin. 7sl. 1111).; Lady llonschikotf. Tst. lllb.; Labour Hay, "st.. 71b.; Mira, 7st. 71b.: Tho Hover, 7st. (ill).; Wnipaku, 7-t. Ulb.; Lady Mouton. 7st. 41b.i Sir Tristram, 7st. 31b.; Con the Shaughraun, T.st. 2il>.; Raupnruiia, fist. 131b.; St. Felix, list. 10lb. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile.—Bonnie Bov, list,; Brown Trout. !)st; Dover Straits, Sst. 51b.; Wuikehua, Sst. 311).; Lady Volga, Bst.; Strategist, Bst.; Moutoa Girl, Tst. 121b.; Easy, 7st. 121b.; Arohakau, Tst. 71b.; Waitoto, 7si. 21b. BIRTHDAY WELTER, of 00 sovs. Seven furlojigs.—Varewanui, Ost. 111b.; Strategist, list. 51b.; Semaphore, Sst. ; Florence Nightingale, Sst. lllb.; Bercola, Bsf. 121b.; Serenity, Bst. lllb.; liulra, Sst. 101b.; Panthen, Sst. 101b.; Foreshot, Sst. 10!b.; San Port, Bsf. 71b.; Fionacre, Sst. 71b.; Blond, Bst. 71b. RAKUI HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.—Bootle, Sst. lllb.; Hermia, Sst. 811).; St. 'roucv, Sst. lib.; Allurement, "st. 131b.; Makara", Tst. 10ib.; Mira, Tst. 81b.) Mon Ami, Tst. Gib.; Deploy, Tst.; Bally Shannon, Tst.; Afterthought, 7sf.; Waiouru, Gst. lllb.; Moloch, Gst. 101b.; Lady Fran, Gst. 71b. HACK HURDLES, of 00 sovs. One mile and a half-Silver Cluse. 11st. 31b.; Goodwin Bark, Ost. 131b.; Elfish, list. 111b.) Dover Straits, Ost. Tib.; Asealon, Ost. 7ib.; Bravest, Ost.; Matapoura, fist. ENTRIES. MAIDEN FLAT I?ACE. of GO sovs. Six furlongs.—Waiwetu, Joan, Black Lupin, Abercoctl, Heather, War Queen, Borsil, Foreshot, Kilrain, Stockade, Lady Nadimnr, Lnmbton, Biddy. Facsimile, Peggy, Bayaderie, Sir, Laddo gelding, Serenity, Joey, llautu, Frecher, Salubrious, Lord Lupin, Invieta.

FINAL HACK SCFKRY, of 80 soys. Vivo furlongs (second day; weight, Sst. 71b.).—Waiwetu, Joan; Black Lupin, Aboreoed, Heather, War Queen, Shady Girl, Borsil, Hautu, Stockade," Joey, Lady Louisa, Serenity, Lady Nadimar, Sir Laddo gelding, Lambton, Freeher, Miss Jean, Salubrious, Biddy, Sir Lupin, Facsimile, hiricta, Peggy. TRAINING AT 6LLERSLIE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.! Auckland, May 29. Yesterday afternoon Stewart Waddell's team was galloped on the middle grass, which was a. trifle holding. Miscount, going easier than Idealism, did a mile in Imin. -18 2-ssoc.,' and Altcar five furlongs in lmin. 5 2-ssec. Jwipper easily boat Bolliti over a short mile and a half, the last round taking 2min. This morning a large number of horses were out, but the only fast work was done by Theodore, who ran the last six furlongs of a mile and a quarter on tho inside grass in lmin. 23;ec. Loch Fyne's injuries are not so serious as was at first thought. He was worked slowly jinel walked away, apparently sound. Gaelic, Leolanter, Hakiri, Donando. Outlander, The Native, Irish Rifle, and Seamen, arrived last night. There is a record number of visiting horses for the meeting, some 65 having arrived. Master Theory is an unlikely starter for tho hurdles. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB'S WINTER MEETING. THE ACCEPTANCES. !By Telegraph-Press Association.! Dunedin, May 29. The following acceptances hove been received for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's winter meeting:— PACIFIC HURDLES, of ISO sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Master Paul, 1!sl. 21b. ; Morcerfo. lOsl. Oil).; .Tack Ashore, lOst. Mb.; Sleacombc lOst. Sib.; Waiju. lOst; B«dmond, (Ist. 1211).; Warsaw, fist, nib.; Pinul, "Ist. Mb.; Frrfak, 9st. 71b.; Whimper, Sst.; Tawanui, 9st. BRIGHTON HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven fm-loiißs.-A.8.C.,' 9st. 7!b.; Kilmenv, Sst. 131b.; Portland Bill, Sst. 131b.; Ceylon, Bst. 131b.; Muireoek, Sst. 1211).; Silvario, Sst. 101b.; Cocoon, Sst: 51b.; Foam Flake, Sst. 31b.; Reef Points, 7st. 71b. i Even Wave, 7sf. 71b.; Wansbeck, 7st. 71b.; Overland,- ist. 71b.; Fairlie, 7st. 71b. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—Dearest, Sst. Illb.; Parable, Sst. B!b.;' Tannhauser, . Sst. 71b.; Sombrero, Bst. 8!b.; Coroniform, Sst, 31b.; The Cornet, 7st. 131b.; Countermine, 7st. 131b.; Bellah, 7st. 131b.; Mumura, 7st. 111b.; True Knight, 7st. 71b.; Gold Coin, 7st. 71b.; Turna, 7st.; Jtagdala, Gst. 7ib.

OTAGQ STEEPLECHASE, of 250 so vs. Two miles and a half.—The Gunner, list. 131b.; Lnghmor, list. 31b.; Corona, lust. 911>.; Whimper, lOst. fllb.; Lugeon. 9st. lllb.; Black and Brown, flst. 91b.; Sea View, flst. 817).; Forget-me-not, 9ft. 71b.; To Tua, flst. 71b.; Silver Dirk, flst, 71b.; Guirteen, flst. 71b. TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs—Blue Lake, 9st.; Soldier's Clients, Bst. 131b.; Sea Kins;, Bst. Kill).: My Lawyer, Sst. Sib.; Heatherbrao, Sst. 81b.: Gapon, 7st. lllb.; Palisade, 7st.' lllb.; Thistledown, 7si. 111b.; Benzowen, 7st. 711>.; Lupulite, 7st. 51b.; Naniilus, fist. 101b.; Tenterhook, Gst, 71b. SADDLE HILL HANDICAP, of 100 ■rovs. Six furious?.—Manillus, lOsf. 91b.; Mount Victoria, flst. 131b.; Eussn, flst. lib.; Tuft, flst.; Aucilla, Bst. 131b.; Cocoon, Bst. 101b.: Foam Flake, Bst. fllb.; Ariel. Sst. (lib.; Fitzosbome, Sst. 21b.; Wedding Ring, Carairl Dileas, Sst; Mosgiol. Sst; Mareno. Bst.; Driftwood, Sst.; Fairlie, Sst.j Bucco, Sst. WINTER WELTER, of 135 sots. One mile.—Genius, flst. 9ib.; Probable, 9st. Gib.; Waiiu, flst. 41b.; Wackaraka, flst. 41b.; Seraphic, Sst. 121b.; King Trv, Bst. 121b.; Grand Slain, Bst. lllb.; Queen's Prize, Sst. 101b.; John Bunyan, Sst. Mb.; Directoire, Sst. 81b.; Ellerton, Sst.; Freak, Bst.; Slcacombo. Sst.; Eons, Sst.; Moudjik, Sst. NOTES AND COMMENTS, [Br Qlen«ok.l The Great Northern Hurdles will be run on Saturday and the Great Northern Steeplechase on Monday next, A local resident, who happened to be reading R. L. Stevenson's "Kidnapped" during the present week was making progross through Chapter X when-he came across tbo words Gaelic and Appiu in close proximity. Ho immediately rushed off and backed Gaelic and Appin for the double at Ellerslie. It is small wonder that bookmakers win. The well-known Riccarton horseman, W. Holmes, who, in years gone by, has ridden for all 'he principal stables in the South Island, has retired from the profession, and intends going into another line of business. The Manchester Cup will be the big event in English racing to-morrow. The Epsom Derby will be run on Wednesday neii. . ' That nne cross-country jumper Lovell did not return to Porirua .after the Wanganui meeting, but was sent home to his owner's station at Bulls ; and is to be operated upon fov wind troubles. Probably the last has been seen of him in races' of any importance. Napper has spoiled (he double- at Auckland, so the Wkirinkers say. Previous to falling in the Grandstand Steeplechase at Wnngnnui, Drudgery, so it is reported, had never once nut a foot wrong either in schooling or racing over fences. Many thought Hint the fall was caused by interference, bill llin only horse near him at (he time was Doraiid ■. and as the San Fran gelding was fi-l leaving him, there did not appear to i-e the slightest grounds for the suggestion of interference. The nublrshed statement that Ileatherbrne is on unlikely runner ••.it Dunodin would appear to lie an error, as K. Cutis is taking her. Countermine, and AuciiH to the meeting. Surprise is expressed at the first-named making the trip as she ha= bjen going very bidly on the tricks of late. rnd in a frill over six furlong!. nn« mornine rewttly, Countermine was

Byron anil Makara reached Dlaki yesterday, ami will race I hero on .Monday ami Tuesday. In the Empire Handicap at. Wa )){;:■ nui the lirst-nainod horse was well up in thi! straight, anil his victory was lomll.v proclaimed, but lie failed to run on. Hail Mr. Mario's gelding won. lie wiiulil have paiil a very big price, ami his onnnooiiions wouhl liavp received ni'iirIv tin- whole of Sim iiivt'r-tmontfi on the machine. 'J'hi' Achilles Tcviutdalo, who was oho ui" If. J. .\la»:m's liandwick team la>l spring, will not (as was anticipated) form (ino <if tho loam'this yoar, as ho recently injured himself slightly, and it was found neer-siry to Held liini, ami turn him into (lie paddock. Tho team ivill now.consist of Vice-Admiral, Canute, Citlross, i'oireiie, and a couple of two* yoar-olt'is. While running in a paddock in Kilcrslio on Monday, the two-vtar-old Lannaeosf broke a log, ami had to bo destroyed^ Jirisbane racegoers cerlainiy have to pay stiffly for patronising the tolulisator, the State (akin? "> per cent, of the turnover, tlw club Cj p»r rent., and the machine 2 per cent., while the club also retains the fraction l ; of sixpence. Several bookmakers and professional I punters were carpeted by the jleibouruo j Trotting Club stewards n.t Richmond on Jlay 23, and warned against repeating the offeuco of taking stands or boxes on to tho lawns and grass-grown slopes, for Hie purpose of getting an exalted view of their surroundings. With the certainty of the company at Kandwiek being very moderate, it is a wonder some. New Zealand owner did not conio io Sydney with a fair steeplechaser for tho two races to be run at the June meeting (says tho "Arrow"). Either race is well worth winning, and last, year ability to negotiaio tho course without mishap gave first money to Dioritc on the opening'day. Tho New Zealand hurdlers, IJeumac and Captain Bell, who are engaged at the Juno meeting, are both working fairly at Kandwick. As one' reason why yearlings should bo more valuable than a few years ago, it mav bo mentioned that in New South Wales alone the added money for young races closing on June 4 totals .£14,050. Ot this sum the A..1.C. is responsible lor .£13,000 for seven races. As recently as the IfI(KJ-7 season tho corresponding seven events only carried .fcwOO added money, and since then the Hawkesbury Guineas and Rosehiil Guineas, have been added to tho number of set-weight three-year-old races. Though its progress in tnat respect has not been as marked as that ot ..no A.J.C., tho V.H.C. has also done well since 190G-7. In that season it only distributed JiMSOO over six young races, as against .£7500 calling for attention when entries close next month. FIXTURES. June 1, 3, and 5.-A.K.C. Winter. June 1 and 3-Duneom J.o.^ inter. .Tie 3 and 1.-Otak'i Maori EC Winter. Tme 10 and 20-Hawke's Bay 3.C. Winter. June 26and 27 -Napier Park B.C. AMnter.