THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1544, 13 September 1912, Page 2

THE TURF.

THE LAST OF THE CLASSICS. TRACERY WINS THE ST. LEGEB. By Talcgraph—Press Association— CoDyrieht London, September 11. At the Doncast-er oieeting the following was tho result of tho race for— THE ST. LEGEB STAKES, of 6500 sots., by- eiibsoriptions of 50 sovs. oach, halfforfeit, or 5 sovs. only if declared by tho last Tnesdiiy in March, 1911; for . entire colts and fillies foaled in 1909; ; colts, 9st.; fillies, Bst. 111b. Old St. Legor conrse (about one milo six furlongs and 132 .yards). Mr. Aueust Belmont's br. c. Tracery, by Hock Sanil—Topiary 1 Mr. Sol Joel's br. c. Maiden Erlegh, by Polymelus—Plum Tart 2 Mr. J. L. Dugdnle's ch. c. Hector, by St. Amant—Hecuba 3 London, September 11.' IT. Wootton rodo tho favourite, Lomond, in ■fho St. Leger. ASHBURTON RACES. THE FIRST DAT. (By Tolenrarh.—Preaj Aesooiatlon.l Ashburton, September 12. The Ashbiirton County Kacing Club s Sprin? meeting was opened tb-dny in dull and chilly though fino weather. Acceptances were heavy, but the racing was never, exciting. Tho track wa3 in very good condition, and the attendance large. Totalisator investments for tho day aggregated .£7250, as against .£5579 for the corresponding day last year. Kesults:— • FIRST HUBDLES HANDICAP. One milo and three-quarters— Mercedo, 1; St. Kevin, 2; Gold Pin, 3. All started. Won easily by three lengths, with half a length dividing second and third. Time, 3min. 19 2-s;ec. TRIAL PLATE. Five furlongs.-Maple Leaf, 1; Toviotdnle, 2; Foam Flake, 8. Scr.: Tynvpan, Dot, Thuringia, Won all the way. Time, lmiu. 3 4-ssec. BKAKMAR WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlong.—Bon Kcvo, 1; Quei7, 2; Hesione, 3. Sor.: Aimwell. Tho winner, who led from the start, was rover headed, iind got home a length and a half ahead of Query, who was a length in front of Hosiono. Time, lmin. "Omc. ; ASHBURTON COUNTY HANDICAP. One milo and a quarter. Martine i> Tannhauser 2 Bellah 3 Scr.'True Knight. ijnmura led till the entrance to tho straight was reached, when Martine overhauled him and won fairly easily by n, length from Tannhauser, who was aoont three-quarters of a length in advance of tho third horse. Time, 2min. 11 H-Ssec. HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Buccp and Glenowl (dead-heat), 1; Bon Soir, 3. Scr.: Early Morn and Mazarin. Glcnowl and Bon Soir led till near tho post, when Bncco camejiip with a rush, and made the result a dend-heat. Time, lmin. 16 4-ssec. LONGBEACH TROT. One mile and a quarter.—Valmore, 1; Nance O'Neill, 2; Prince Poole, 3. Scr.; Cirey Echo. Won by two lengths, forty vnrds separating second and third. Time, 3min. 23 l-ssec. SPRING HANDICAP. Six furlongsStcpmeter, 1; Pilgrim's Way, 2; Special Form, 3. Scr.: Buff Ganntlet. Won by two lengths, with Special Form three lengths away. Time, lmin. 15 Msec. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAT. (By TeJeffraph.-Preaa Association.) ■ Ashburton, September 12. The following are the second day's acceptances for the Ashburton wees:— SECOND. HURDLES, of 80 bovs. One mile and a half.—St. Kevin, list. 41b.; Jack Ashore, 10st. 31b.; Red, White, and Blue, 9st. 61b.; Gangway, 9st. 41b.; Blytheboy, 9st.; WhiU Flag, 9st.; Captain Wood, «st. FAIRFIELD HANDICAP, of 55 fiovs. Six fnrlongs.—H«ione, 9st.; Maple Leaf; tol. ,111b., Owhctoro, Bst. 31b.; Foam Flake, Bst. 31b.; Caraid Doleas, 7st. 121b. Agitato, 7st. 111b.; C'volus,. 7st. 111b.; Belle Grand, 7st. 51b.; Gipsy Bill, 7st. 51b.; Britain Crown, 7st. 51b.; Don Cameron, 7st.; Gold Cup, 7st.; Mazarin, 6st. 121b.; Wold Ring, 6st.. 121b. COLDSTREAM WELTER, of 80 sovs. s Six furlongs.—Kilts, 9st. 131b.; Orton.Sst. 111b. s Medallist, 9st. 10lb.; Genius 9st. 91b.; Gnomo, 9st. 81b.; Probable, 9st. 21b.j Tioon, Bst. 91b.; Bucco, Bst. 91b.; Armstrong, Bst. Gib.;. Crosbie, Bsr. 31b.; Bon Soir, Bst. 31b.; Editah, Bst. 21b.; Tyrant, 7st. Ulb.; Foum Flake, 7st. 101b.; Nanda Devi, 7st. 101b. TINWALD HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. One mile.—Sea King, 9st. 41b;; Martine, fist. 91b.; Tannhauser, V Bst. 91b.; My Lawyer, Bst. 41b.; True Knight, Bst. 21b.; Coroniform, 7st. 121b.; Bellah, 7st. 101b.; Mumura, 7st. 8lb.; Medallist, 7st. 81b,; Gnome, 7st. 71b.; Kilinonv, Gst. 121b. WINCHMORE TROT, of 50 sovs. One mile and a half.—Lady Child, scr.; Rolf Boldrewood, 2sec; Jessie Hamlin, 6sec.; Nance ' O'Neill, Ssec; Jdinoru, ilsec; Aileen, llsec.; Royal Belle, 12sec; Nancy Marley, 12aec; Insolence, 153 ec; Hnrold Junior, lGseo.; Rhodesia, 18sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.—Stepmeter, list. 111b.; Sea King, 9st. 91b.; Pilgrim's Wny, 9st. 41b.; My Lawyer, Bst. 131b.; Queiy, Bst. 51b.; Orton, Bst. 21b.; Special Form. 7st. 131b.; Oxenhone, 7st. 101b.; Stepmaid, 7st. 101b.; Glenowl, 7st. 71b.; Crosbie, Gst. 121b;; Andrea, Gst. 71b.; Giltedge, Gst. 71b.

AVONDALE HANDICAPS.

(Bj Teleiraph-PrDjs Association.) Wanganui, September 12. Tho following weights have been' declared for tho. Avonualc meeting by Mr. Morse: — , • MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP, of 100 sots. Six furlongs.—Kaweon, flst.j Goneinl Drouet, Sat. 101b.; Mauuwera, Bst. 41b.; Haku, Bst.j King William, 7st. 101b.; l'otoa, 7st. 101b.; I J rince Merriwee, 7st. 101b.; Spalfish, 7st; 71b.; Tipna, 7st. 41b.; Virtue, 7st. 41b.; Monotone, 7st. 31b.; Tragedy King, 7st. 3!b.; Lady Gladstone, 7st. .31b.; Vestal, 7st. 21b.; Hemisphere, 7st. 21b.; Merrimax, 7st. 21b.; Muskewai, 7st. 2!b.; Troublesome, 7st. 21b.; Blue Rose, 7st. 21b.; Lad}" Algeva, 7st. 21b.; Pet, 7st. 21b.; Prince King, 7st. lib. ;Duro, 7st.; Lord Delaval, 7st.; Matawerewere, 7st.; Makura, 7st.; Pekerangi, 7st; Takinini, 7st.; The Celt, 7st.j Delilah, 7st,; Avalon,\7s_t.; Opposition, 7st,; Lougarth, 7st.; Wairiki, 7st.; Rose, 7st.; Miss Lovelia, 7fet.; Almeida, 7st.; Maoriland, 7st.; Zennie, 7st.: Revelation, 7st.; Karalah, 7st.; Dark Rose-, 7st. HENDERSON HANDICAP, of 100 sots. Four furlongs.—Naumai, 10st, 21b.; Crown Pearl, Ost. 91b.; Bed Lupin, ' Bst. 51b.; ■yV'aiowera, Sst. 51b.; Miss Livonia, Bst. Sib.; Lucille, Bst. 21b.; Might}- Atom, 7st. 131b.; Mahinga, 7st. 131b,; Monorail, 7st. lllb.; Monoline, 7st. 101b.; Appellon, 7st. 101b.; Unikchu, 7st. 101b.; Bow Bells, 7st. 81b.; Solitudo, 7st. 51b.; Geneva, 7st. 41b.; ViTace, 7st. 21b.; Hoyboy, 7st. 21b.; Jona, 7st. 21b.; Allworthy, 7st.: Pea Rifle, 7st; Merry Christinas, 7st.; Abner, 7st.; Dark Roso, 7st. FIRST HURDLES, of 100 sovs. Two miles.—Lloyds, lOst. 121b.; Armagh, lOst. 91b.; Miss Explosion, 9st. 51b.; Newtown, 9st. 51b.; Ambergris, 9st 51b.; Napo Nape, 9at. 21b.; Sphinx, 9st. 21b.; Blue Mount, Ost.; Iccl, Bst.; Mclnnra, 9st.; Te AVharcroa, Dst. AVONDALE CUP, of 350 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Sedition, 9st. fllb.; Gloy, Sst. 71b.; Muster Wairiki, Bst. lib.; Uranium, 7st. 31b.; La Reina, 7st. 121b.; Qoldfign, 7st. lib.; Maui Nina, 7st. 91b.; Prince SouU, 7st. 91b.; Sea Elf, 7st. BII>. ; Jolie Fillc, 7st. 61b.; Admiral Soult, 6st. 131b.; Bleriot, Cst. 131b.; Kawec-n, Cst. 121b.; Spa Pink, Gst. lllb.; Enntangata, Gst. 101b.; Ladv Betty, Gst. Tib. STEEPLECHASE, of 100 sovs. Three miles.—Armagh, list. 131b.; Hautere, list. 91b.; The. Chieftain, lOst. 21b.; Tui Cakabau, 9st. 151b.; Hmakaha, 9st, 12lb. j Bonny .Tean, 9;t. 91b.; Dhodse, 9st, 81b.; Eomp, 9»t. Tib.; Lowgattli, fist. 71b.; Pjrmont, Sst. 71b.; Stroller, 9st. 71b.; St. Clipper. 9-'t. 7lb,j Bump, 9st. 71b. ISLINGTON HjVNDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven fuTlongs. , — Domino, lOst. 31b.; Ln Reinn, 9st. 41b.; Prince Sonlt, 9st. lib.; Taimnnnpo, 83t, lllb.; Ailmirnl Soult, Sst. 51b.; First Wniriki, Bst. <tlb.; Flyins Sonlt, Sst. 41b.; Kftweon, Sst. \\h.\ Jfnntnnmtn, Bsl. 3ib.; .Scorch, Sst. ,'llb.; AVatclichnin, ijst. 21b.: Clondv Dawn, fist. 21b.; Regain, U. 21b.; fuss, Sst. 21b.; Sninoliuß, Sst. lib.; Hyperion, Sst.; Tobias, Sst.; Surplus, 8?t.; Goodwin Sands, Bst.; Master. Jack, Bst.; Piriwai, M.iniiwerii, Sst. FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 jot?. Six fuvlongs.-Roval Soult, 0.-t.; \Vaiow«r», Sst. 31b.; Miss Livonia, Bsl. .lib.; Lucille, Sst; Tnct, 7»t. 121b.; -Monorail. Tjt. Plb.i Taketumu. 7«t. 81b.; Dido. 7>t. 71b,: Bow.

bell*, 7st. Gib.; Elegance, 7st. Mb.; Devastation, 7st. Illb.; Centenary, 7st 311). j Itoval Irish, 6st. 121b. WANGANUI WEIGHTS. (By Txiloffraph.—Prtsu Association.? Wanganui, September ]2. Tho following arc the weights lor the 'Wanganui J.C. spring meeting:— SPRING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile.—Lady Lucy, 9st.; North East, Bst. 91b.; Mulga Bill, Sst. 81b.; Tho Hover, Bst. 71b.; Merriv'onia, fet. 71b.; Byron, Bst. 2lb.j Meudip, Sst. 21b.; Sandstream, Bst.; Lady Menschikoff, 7st, 1311).; Labour Day, 7sh 121b.; Ngntimnru, 7st. 111b.; Coromandel, 7st. 10lb.; Mangaroa, "st. 81b.; Patriotic. 7st. 71b.; Master Sylvia, 7st. 51b.; Royal Marine, 7st. 51b ; Kilrnin, 7st. -lib.; Bally .Shannon, 7st. •lib.; Con the Shaußhraun. 7st. 21b.; Ladrone, 7st. 21b.; Aloha, 7st. lib.; Obli(jant, Cst. 121b.; Mallard; Os't. 101b.; Lady Kilcheran, list. 91b.; Serenitv, 6st. 71b PLYING HANDICAP, of 150 bovs. Six furlongs.—Enuitas, .Ist. 111b.; Merrivonia, Sst. 4Jh.; Allurement, Bst. 8!b.; Altcar, Sst. 31b.; Prosper, Bst. lib. ; Pirhvai, 7st. 131b.; Lady Montoa, 7sr. 121b.; Merrv Frank 7st. 111b.; Master Sylvia, 7st. 111b.; Styx, 7st. 61b.; Rangintna, 7st. 61b.; Nrotiraunni, 7st. 51b.; Stepney, 7st.; Obligant, 7st.; Kauroa, 7st.; Neirene, Gst 131b.; St. Gate, 6st. 111b.; Ineuru, 6st. 81b. OKEHU HURDLES, of 130 sovs. One milo and three-quarters.—Tho Native, list. 121b.; Koran, lOst. 91b.; Coroncttcd 10it. Sib.; Bollin, lOst.; Waterworks, 10<t.; Hawick, 9st. 131b.; Darby Paul, 9«t. 31b.; Elfish, Ost 21b.; Sandy Paul, 9i't. 21b.; Seaman, Sst.; Strathmoira, 9st. NOTES AND COMMENTS. IBt Qlexcoi.] Nominations close for all events in connection with tho Hawko's Bay Jockey Club's spring meeting at 8 o'clock this evening. A forfeit for the Hawke's Bay Stakes and Guineas is due at the same, time. Afterthought has been retired from the rnce tracks. The Morriwee mare seems to have lost all form, and her new owner has decided to mato her with St. Paul. Weights for the Dunedin meeting are duo <m Monday neit. The Invercargill trainer, P. T. Hogan, came up from tho south on Wednesday morning, and, aftor inspecting Jan, he. took tho Charlemagne II colt back with him the same evening. Jan is fairly forward at tho present time, and at Dunedin next month his new owner will race him in the hack events. Lady Georgia, looking big and well, arrived froni'Awapuni yesterday, and this afternoon will be placed aboard the Maunganui, bound for Sydney. The steeplechaser Sir Lethe will arrive i from the Wairarapa at mid-day, and will also bo shipped. T. Wilson, J. Gravestook, and E. Gray are passengers by the same boat. While at the Dannevirke meeting, J. M. Cameron received a telegram from the Union Company advising him that ho could obtain space on this week's boat to Sydney. As the nominations for the big fixture had already closed Cameron decided to abandon the trip. C. Emerson has prolonged his stay in Sydney until after the Epsoin and Metropolitan meeting at Randwick. He has been secured to ride tho Highden filly Brmengarda in the big mile race, and the two-year-olds Gcrhera and Adelicia in tho Breeders' Ptete and Gimcrack Stakes. Bronze and Ermengaide arc both to be given ri raco at Tattcrsall's meeting at Randwick to-morrow. The elder mare will .contest tho Cholinsford ' Stakes, a weight-for-age event, over nino fnrlongs, and will meet the cream of the Sydney horses. Ermengarde is to start in the Plying Handicap. Mr. Timi Puru; of Huntorrille, came to town yesterday on. business, and returns home to-day. Advices from Sydney state x that A. Oliver's injured foot is doing well, The Awnpuni horseman has been riding work at Randwick during the past week. E. M'Millan, of Christchurch, who has been on a tour through tho United States in search.of trotting stock,.returned to Now Zcilflid by the R.JI.S. Aorangi yesterday.. ■'Hβ'lias with him four mares and two stallions, -which were sent on to Christchurch last evening.', ... At the Waikato Hunt Club meeting on Saturday last Mr. C.' M'Laren's The Chiof—ridden by G. Hirst—easily annexed, •the Hunt Club Steeplechase from four other runners. At the • same meeting Monocle,' a member of W. King's team, scored in the Ladies' Bracelet, "Arundo" writes concerning The Rover case:—"On reading in cold print my letter in your issue of this date I realise that I may perhaps have done an injustice to the stewards in attempting to find a motive for. their omitting to declare bete 'off.' The other alternative of possiblo ignorance of their own powers did not suggest itself to me at tho time of writing. This solution may be considered improbable, seeing that they would-have the assistance of the secretary to tho conference, who if, quito incidentally, also secretary of the club. Still, it is only fair to mention it." M. Connell, who was on Blue Book when that horse dead-heated Aborigine I for tho Canlfield Cup of 1909, will have tho mount on Lady Medallist if she runs in this year's Cup. He will also ride her in the Melbourne Cup. The destruction of a worid's record j that had withstood yicious attacks for 18 years was accomplished at Cleveland (U.S.A.), on July 31 (says an exchange), when on the second day of tho Grand Circuit meeting Braden Direct paced a mile in 2min. SJsee, The previous best was 2min. feec, put up 18 years ago by a four-year-old named Ondme. Braden Direct, tho new record-holder, is owned by Mr. J. Espass, of Denver. A cablegram' to the Paris "New York Herald" says that Mr. August Beliuont (owner of tho St. Leger winner Tracery), when informed of the rumour current in England that he was about to transfer his horses now running in Franco to England, said there was no foundation for the report. He lias no intention of transferring his racing stablo across the Channel. In July, according to official figures, the money staked at, the pari-niutuel booths on the Parisian racecourses amounted to over .£1,070,000, an increase over the total for July, 1911, of nearly jEIO6,OOI>. From New Year's Day to the end of July of this year the sums received at tho pari-mutuc] totalled .£9,770,000, over a quartcT of a million more than during the snme period of WII. The proportion deducted by the Treasury amounted last year to <£800,000. FIXTURES. Sept. 13.—Ashburton County R.C. Sept. 23 and 21.—Otaki Maori K.C. Spring. Sept. 25 and 28.—Avondale J.C. Spring Sept. 28 and 27.—Geialdine R.C. Spring. ' Sept. 26 and 28.—Wanganui J.C. Spring. Oct. 2.—Hawke's Bay J.C. Spring. Oct. s.—Napier Park R.C. Spring. Oct. 9 and 12.—Dunedin J.C. Spring. Oct.. 24 and 25.—Poverty Bay T.C. Spring, Oct. 23 and 30.—Grevmouth J.C. Spring.