THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1532, 30 August 1912, Page 7

THE TURF.

DANNEVIRKE R,C. HANDICAPS. -Mr. J. E. Henrys has declared the following weights for the Dannevirke Racing Club's Steeplechase meeting, to bs held on September 11:— HANDICAP HURDLES, of 7.5 sov* Oho mile and a. half.—lflingot, lOst 71b • Waipurcka, lOst. 61b.; Bandolero, lOst 51b.; Bravest,. lOst. 51b.; Golden Loop, lOst. 31b.; Bourrasque, 9st. .i:jlb.; Hka-cc-mbo, Ost. 121b.; Strathmoira, flst. 121b ; Highden, Ost 111b.; Strategist, !)?t, Ulb.; Whimper, Ost. 111b.; Fashioa Plate, V-t 101b.; Hakari, Ost. 91b.; Heyboy, o=,t. 7lb ; Himitangi, Ost. 41b.; Master 'Stead, 9st. 21b.; Sunrose, Ost.; Fionacre, Ost.; Rameses, 9st.j Hollier, Ost.; Hauiti, Ost.; Ngoti, Ost.; Farronite, Ost. . UMUTAOEOA HANDICAP* of 75 sovs. Saven furlongs.—Diavolo, Ost.; CoolVjci;an, Bst. Ulb.; Ngatiniaru, Sst. 101b.; Peacemaker, Bst. 81b.; Waikehua, Bst. rill}.; Stellaris, Bst. 21b.; Merton, B<t.; ~Queen, of Scots, 7st. 121b.;, Ngakau, 7st. Ulb.; King's Favourite, ' 7st. 101b.; Pot Luck, 7st. 01b.; Lord Kilcheran, 7st. 71b. ; Sam-Pan, 7sC. 61b.; Goldsley, 7st. 51b.; Kingswell, 7st. 31b.; Panthea, 7st. 21b.; Mariakau, 7st.; General Madero, 7st.; Ele- j Vator, 7st.; Black Lupin, 7st. .SPRING HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Ariom, Ost.; Kilosteri, Sat. lllb.; Routine, B'st. 71b.; Brown Trout, Bst. 61b.; Cork, 7st. 131b.; Otahu, 7st. lllb.; Royal Marine, 7st. Ulb.; Uhlando, 7st. 101b.; Elfish, 7st. 911>.; Blend, 6st. 131b.; Montreal, Gst. 101b: . ■ . . ' ■ DANNEYIBKE STEEPLECHASE,' of 150 sols. Two miles and a half.—Glenraore, list. IMb.; Whakaweira, list. 21b.; IVranaio, list, 21b.;-Morihiko, lOst. 101b.; The Chief, Ost. 121b.; Flaminjo, Ost. 121b.; Bonnie Jeaa, Ost. lllb.; Kelp, 9st. Wb.; Puketotara, Ost. 81b.; Uakiri, Ost. '71b.; Don Carlos, Ost. 71b.;' Salubrious, Ost. 71b.; Highden, Ost. 71b.; Sagamore, 9st. 71b. OTANGA HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One rhile.—Aribm, 9st.;. Ladrone, Bst. Ulb.; Eoutine, Bst. 61b.; Lord Renown, Sst. 21b.; Cork, Bst.; Coolbeggan, 7sf 131b.; Soaton Dale, 7st. l-21b.; Koyal Marine, 7st. 121b.; Lcapuki, 7st. lllb.; Peacemaker, 7st. 101b.; Muleteer, 7sf. lib.; Montreal, Cst. 121b.; Elevator, Gst. 71b. HACK WELTER, of 75 sovs.' Seven, furlongs.— Diarolo, 9st. lllb.; Coolbeggan, Ost. 81b.; Ngatiniaru, Ost. 71b.; Manitau, •Bst. lllb.; Blend, Bst. 01b.; Quoen of Scots, 8»t. 91b.; Ngakau, Bst. 81b.; King's Favourite, Sst. 71b.; Easy;'Bsfc. lib.; Lord Kilcherau; Bst. 41b.; Sam Pan, Sst. 31b.; Kiagswell, 8st;; Ki.na, Bst.; St. Helena. 7st. 91b.; Master Stead, 7st. 81b.; Royal Maid, 7st. 71b.; Grassmere, 7st. 71b.; Crown Battery,-7sK 71b.; Ttkze, 7st. 71b.; K'ing Brucs, 7st. 71b.; Resonant, 7st. 71b.; -Hauiti, 7st. 71b.; Hero, 7st. 71b.; Waimai liora, 7st. 71b.; Mqondine, 7st. 71b;; Harata, Jst 71b.; Whimper, 7st. 7lb. HACK AND. HUNTERS' STJEEPLECHASE, of 75 sovs.. Two mihs.-Tyran-nid, 12st 21b.; Bonnie Jeau, lOst. Ulb.; Kelp, lOst. 91b.; Puketotara, lOst. 81b.; Makiri, lOst. 81b.; Den Carlos, lOst. 81b.; Hokiri, lOst. 81b.; Wheturan»i, lOsf. 71b.; Ptikerba, lOst. 71b.; Waipureka, lOst. 71b.; Rebel, lOst. 41b.; Longboat, lOst. 41b.; Salubrious, lOst. 41b.; Paparaehi, lOst.8ll>.; Himitonfei, lOst. 21b.; Jackman, lOst. lib.; Gondolier, lOsfc.; Otus, lOst/j Ranter, !lst. 131b.; Flying Cloud, 9st. 121b.; Major Webb, Ost. lllb.; Rameses, 9st. 01b.: Hero, 9st. 91b.; Sagamore, 0.-t. 91b.; Harata, Ost. Oil).; Haurere, Ost. 71b.; Tally-ho, Ost. 71b.; Corroboree, Ost. 71b.; The. Colonel, Ost. 71b.;.Chasso, Ost 71b.; Stockman, Ost. 71b.; Eufus, Ost. 71b.; Garrison, Ost. 71b.; Eangatane, Ost. 71b. . * ' MANAWATU RACING CLUB. (By TelegrapH— Special Correspondent.) Palmerston, August 29. At the.aruiual meeting of ths Manawatu Racine Club the balance-sheet showed a 'credit of <£iOS after writing off depreciation 25.-6 d.), the Reduction of thb mortsa.se account by and the wiping off cf the overdraft of .£B4O. The ejection of offloers resulted as follows :—Patron, Mr. .D. Buiek, M.Pij president, Mr. J. G. Goring-Johnston;'.vice-president*, Messrs. ~T. H. P. Straris and F. J. Nathan; hon-. treasurer, Sir. C. Louis3on; committee, Messrs; H. Gifford Moots, D. Pringle, 11. Gillies, and A. J. Tosward; auditors, Messrs. Rutherford and Connell. ■ . EGMONT-WAN6ANUI HUNT CLUB. (By Teleirapli—Press Association.i Wannanui, August 20. The Egmont-Wahp;aiiui HuntClul) held its annual race, meeting to-day in showery weather. The course was in good order, and the attendance fairly large. R-esults:— HACK HURpLES.-Soawind, 1; Fionacro, 2; Laatafos, 3. Time, 2min. SGsec. LICENSED VICTUALLERS! STEE-PLES.-Major Webb, 1; Consul, 2. Time, 4min. 32 l-.isec. . OPEN HACK nAXDICAP.-Katna, 1; St. Lumsdeu, 2; Epsom Downs, 3. Timo, lmin. lßJsec. niJXTERS , HANDICAP HI'RDLES.-Kin-itM, 1; Flyiiijf Cloud, 2; Gipsv Dot, 3. Time. 2min. 6G;ec. OPEN HACK irANprCAP.-Silver Roso. 1: IviUiia, 2: Trcolckc-r, ■ S. nUNT'On , STEKVT.ES.-Gomloli.-r. 1; Riro Atu, 2; Sammy, 3. LADIES' BRACWiET.-Plii-o*., l, Ctiku, 2; i>Hi))-OSf, :t. NOTES AND COMMENTS. [Br (iI.KNCOK.I Mr. Albi-rt Smniiel. who hu< been appointed to Die Board of I lie Xt-w /.oii-lniul-Trotting .\--qciatir.n, i- piesirk-nt. of the Potoiw Tr.otiinj! Club, and i< very popiilur in racinß circles. Mr. E.G. Duncan, of Chrwtehurch, rfttirn-nd from s. trip to f'-vdno , on iiisdav, Mr. Duncan has be,3n ap£piat«i

a member of the Board of tha Nt'tv Zealand Trotting Association. The reported intention of C. Price to appeal against his diiqunlincation will doubtless mean that he will postpone In? intended trip to Australia. No da it.- 1u , ..- yot been fixed lor the hoarinc of thi> uppcal nor of that of 'Olr. Tirai I'nyn" who is appealing to tin . Conference against Hie decision of tlic O.J.C. in distani'inK The Native for the Grand National Hurdles. Victor Cotton rohirnntl from Syilnev on Wednesdiiv. Hi; rook Koliimoor over there for }h: ,]" Bnrion and th(» Royal FusiliinReldinjf was suhseiiiifiitly said 1» go ta I'tri'h, whore he. should' bo abb to pay his way. Cotton intends settling in .Uhburtan, whero he ha, been oll'tirod ;onio horses to train. J. Gravestoc-];. iif Clareviilo, came to the city yesterday to inako arrangements for slrippiujf Sir Lotiie to Sydney. It was found impossible to secure space on the boat until September 13. and on that date the Letlip (,'ojdinjc will l>c shipped in charge of his fj-ainer who will be making liis --ccoim trip tu Australia. The well-known Hiistiufts rider. E..Grny, will iho trip unci steer thu"L<?the soldins in. his engagnmenls at Raiulwic-k. Acting on behalf of a. Jlelbonrno buyer, Jockey J. Stewart lias purchased "the Cuirassier geldiufr John, and he will accoiupiuiy the horse to Sydney in about a fortnight. Tho hurdle races at Rand wink noxt month will bo his first mission, and ofter that, ho -.rill be sent on. to itelbourne. M eights for the Dannovirke mcctinp are due to-day, and acceptances clo=o on Tuesday nest. A reminder is given those interested that nominations for the Otaki meeting close to-morrow evening at 8.30 o'clock. Taskmaster is, so far, standing up to his work at Eiccarton, and is to be given a race at Ashburtou on September 12 and 13. With, tho exception of tho principal event, MlO nominations received for this meeting are distinctly good. All the Jeading Riccarton stables have'representatives engaged. Goldfinch is the only North Island horse engaged at tho Ashburton meeting- next mouth. Tikitere, who met with an accident some time back, and hod to be placed in slings, has proved to bo in foal to Charlemagne The Nelson Jockey Club held ,1 meeting last week, and, after some diuoussion, it was decided to adhere to the dates originally chosen for the annual meeting! The club .will race on March 5 aud 6. Former patrons of. llarton racecourse who attend the coming meeting will notice several extensive and well-designed .improvements, which am now noaring completion. A large' building lias been constructed to accommodate the new silent totalisator machine, the latter bsing of tho most modern design. Tho course .proper is in excellent order, and providing tho weather holds out, should leavo nothing to bo desired on the day of the meeting. Owing to the indisposition of Mr. Aidworth, Mr. W. H. ilartgill will act as' judge at the Marten spring meeting. Mr. E, J. Matthews, owner of Shuja, left Auckland by the- Marama on Tuesday, to see his horse race at Moorofbld on b'atttrday. An Auckland paper states that the lUlevslie trainer, .[..Williamson, has no intention of taking nny of his horses to Sydney this spring, but he may inako the trip in (ho autumn. St. Aitlan, who broke- down on the morning of last Dunedin Cup day, has joined J. M'Coiubo's team at Wingatui, and it is said that there : is every indication that .he will stand another preparation. . At tho annual meeting of members of tho Pohiahta Club on Wednesday, officers were re-elected unopposed as follow:—President, Mr. J. Breeds; vimpresidents, Messrs. W. W. M'Cardle, K ]'i. Ha.ro, and E. Sullivan; treasurer, Mr. H. M'Shcrry; auditors, Messrs. G. C. Tho Athenic, due here from London on September 5, hns on hoard the blood-stock purchased by Mr. J. B. Reid,.in England. Great interest will bo taken in tho appearance of the stallion Kilbronsy when lie steps off tho boat. Lndy Muslu;!,. dam of Salute nnd Kin; gonlt, recently foaled a filly to the imported horse Marble Arciv. • -■■•■■ • Elnck Northern is to hi trained in Sydney by T. A. Williams,; of Ellerslie. 1 ' Bonnie Jean, the sister of- Capitol a.ml Ited Jl'Grcgor, is dus at Marlon this week to compete in the Hack Steeplochaso on Wednesday next. It is reported that Mr. J. D. Kemp lias disposed of the two-year-old colt by Powerful—Eiectra to tho owner of Electrakoff. This colt is a well-grown strongly. , built half-brother to Electrakoif. Miller and G. Moore. Stewards-.—Messrs. R. V. Bodliny, W. I. Husband, W. D. Taylor, L. Ward, K. J. M'Lennan,. J. M'Cardle, L. Zillwood, 31. Caselberg, and L. Johansen. A meeting of stewards of tho Wnirarapa. Racing Club was held at Featherston on Wednesday. Mr. ,W. E. Bidwill was r* elected chairman for tho ensuing rear. Tho club's bank account was reported ns dr. .£299 Us. 3d. An appliiarion. for financial assistance was received from tho Woodlands Hunt Club. It was decided that tho request ta further considered after Mr. Geo. Hunter's Bill, providing for an increase of totalisator.-permits for allotment to hunt ciubs, had r-een thai with.by Parliament. . . .Stakes for tho next summer meeting will be JE2250," an increase of .£320 on the amount given at the corresponding meeting last year. . . . 'Improvements to the value of about .£BOO will ho .carried our. at the Taulu.'rinikau Hacscoiir.'-'e before the New Year. A largo addition will be made to the accommoda-tion-house for trainers and jockeys, and. the iron fencing around the lawn and members' padlock will be. completed. It is not intended to erect ,1 ten shilling totalisator building for tho present. FIXTURES. September 4—Marton J.C. Spring. September 11—Danncvirko E.G. Steeple- ■ chaso. September 12 and- 13—Ashburton County E.C. September/ 23 and 21— Otaki Maori E.C. Spring. , WEATHER REPORTS. ■ e—.—_ AT 4 P.M. YESTERDAY, ■ Oa.po Maria van Diemcnv—North, ' fresh; barometer, 3J.03; thermometer, 60. Misty: sea moderate'. . ■ ■ituuse'l-.—IT.W..' fresh; baiomeUr, 29.97; thermometer, 64. Overcast; sea moderate. iln.nulta.il Heads.-South, breeze; baromoter, 20.95; thermometer, M. Misty, ehoweiry; s?a smooth. Auckland.—Xorth, licht; barometer, 29.93; thermometer,. 62. Overcast, Tauranga.—East,, light; barometer, 30.05; th'ermometer, : 55. Overcast; sea smooth. Fast'Cape.—lf.W.. fresh; barometer, 30.10; thermometer,'6o. Fair; sea. moderate. Gi?borne.—Korth, licht; barometer, 30.03; thermometer,- 53. Fine; rca smooth. I'ort .Ahuriri.—N.E.. liaht; barometer. 29.95; thermometer, 57. Fair; sea moderate. Castlepoint.—K.B., breeze; barometer. 29.90; thermometer, 54. Cloudy; sea heavy. Wellington.—North, breeze; barometer, 29.90; thermometer, 56. Overcast, misty. Iv'cw Plymouth.—N.E. fresh; barometer, 29.90; thormometor, 55. -Kaiß; tea, moderate. , Cape Egmont.—N.E., fresh; barometer, 29.89; thermometer, 66. Showery; sea. moderate. Wangauui.—North, light; barometer, 29.93: thermometer, 61. Showery; soa smooth. Farewell■ Spit.—North, fresh; barometer. 29.90; thermometer, 55. Overcast, hazy; sea, rough. ' Cnpe Foulwind.—X.E., moderate trale; barometer, 29.e0; -therinometsr, 55. Overc?«t. misty; r.ca. rough. Westport.—Xortli, .breeic: .barometer. ?.9 8': thermometer, 58. Overcast, rain; <=esk moderate. jiifplicn Manl.— iV.W., fresh: barometer. 29.90; tlit-rmometer, 'Ji. Cloudy, Ehowevy, :-ei inoilcraip. Capi! CamplH'U.—Morth, fre.-h: barometer, "3.01; Liiei'inornctei', 51. Cloudy; eea conslilevnbli,. ■ Knikpuril.—E.R.l'.,- lifrht: biirorni'ter, ff1.85; Uiprinomctov, 58. Overcast; sei hcan , . .Miaroi J.ijtlitliniißP.—'Past, llgh!: i)aromclei--, 59.75; tlierwciuetcr, 55. Hazv; tin tondt-i-aip. ' Port Chnlmcvs.—X.K.. lljht; baroinuler, 29 71: LhcriiininclL-r. 53. f/nzy : yea Jicnv-y. Niisr^cls.; -8.1-:.. iipht; harumoicr. 29.71; llicrinouietM , , -1". Gloomy: sea lonu'h. lilufl'. -S.K., lislit; IjKromsti'i , . 29T0; theritiiinitior, 52. .Overrast; tea smooth. I). C. UA'I'KS. Mclp'nrnlicicnl Dllipp. Welliiisston. . Angu.sl. 29, 191?.