THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1561, 3 October 1912, Page 9

THE TURF.

HAWKE'S BAY J-C RACES, SPRING MEETING. , BON TON WINS THE GUINEAS. j (By Telegraph.—Fross • Association.) Hastings, October 2. With customary good fortune tho , Tlawko's Bay Jockey Club was favoured ■■with, beautiful. weather for its sprint; meeting. The ontlooi yesterday was auyj thing bnt oncouragins, but from an early hour this morning tho sun shone out iu ' all its glory, with tho result that there was a large attendance. The course w-is in beautiful order, tho rains of the past few days improving the going. Tho ; • totalisator handled .£10,802, as compared with £lQ,'li' for the last spring meeting. Results:- •• ■ ' ' TOMOAXA. HACK HANDICAP HURDLES, of 100 sovs; second horso 15 sovs., third hone 10 sovs from tho , stake. One milo and three-quarters Mr..G. 'P. Dounoliy's br. g. Otatara, by Goid Reef-Waitio, 6yrs., 9sl. 21b. (F. Cress) 1 i ■Mγ. E. Limbriek's Sleacouibe, 9st. 71b. (J. Lyford) 2 : Hon. J. D. Ormond's Faunus, lOst. 71b. : (A. Deorey) 3 Also started: Bravest, lOst. 101b.; Bandalero, lOst. 21b.j Str'athinoira, lOst. 21b.; Golden Loop, 9st. 121b.; Master Stead, Sst. lib.; Composed;'Bst 3lb. From a good start Faunus was the first .' to take the lead, but by the time that ■ tho railway beud was reacted Bandaloro was in frniit, Golden Loop being next. At tho railway bend Ofatara was in front, and was never afterwards headed, winning by thrso ■ lengths,' two lengths between : recond and third. Time. 3min. 17sec. JUIDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, ' .second horse 15 soys, and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. For three-yoar-olds and upwards that have never won a race exceeding '£> eovs, in value at tho time of start. Seven fnrlongsT "■■•■• • Mr. A. L. D. Frasoi-'s br. m. Hinemanu, by.San Fran—Waiau, -lyrs., Sst. inlb. : (W. Yonng) 1. Jfr. A. li. Nealo's Manakau, 9st. OF.'Moagher) 2 ■ Mr. H. M. Campbell's Kinboinbi (D. Kemp) 3 Also started: Red Book, Sst. 131b.; ' Aurana, Bst 101b.; Elevator, Bst. 101b.; • ■ Hiwitapu, Sst. 101b.; Fealty, Bst. 81b.; Gazalic, Sst.. 81b.; Rangi Tapu, Bst. 811>.; . Runfurly, Bst. 8lb.; Hnrakia, Sst. Sib.; Kirkby, Sst. 81b.:; Facsimile, Sst. Sib.; Grassmere, Sst. Sib. ', ' Facsimile got tho best of a poor sendoff, Red Book being at tho head of' the othors. Half-way down the running Hincinanu was showing in front, and , ran in nn easy winner by two lengths. Kin- \ bqmbi finished well a length further back. Time, lmin. 30sec. • FLAXMEEE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse'ls sovs., and third hors3 10 sovs. from the stake. Sis furlongs. ' , Jlr. C. J. Parker's b. g. Multiply, by Multifid—Lady Augusta, -3yrs., 7st. 121b. .........: (J. Dwyer) 1 : Mr. P. P.- Neagla's Diavolo, 9st. 1 (F. D. Jones) 2 Mr. J. Berwick's Merton, 7st. 71b. (E. Lowe) 3 Also started:. Marimba, Sst. 101b.; Stel-

:- laris, Sst. 21b.; Tleotweok, 7st. 111b.; Pot , Luck, 7st. 71b.; Ngakau, 7st. 31b. j Moon-' dine, 7st. 21b;; Resonant, 6st. 121b. ■ Marimba was left at tho post and took no part in the raco. Diavolo was soon in his stride, and led until 100 yards' from , home, when Multiply ranged alongside, and soon forged ahead, winning by a length. Merton. was 1 fair third. Time, ', lmin. 17sec. . HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS, of 300 sovg., second horse to receive. 40 sovs., and ' third horse 10 sovs. from tho stake. For three-year-olds. Colts, fet. 101b.; fillies and geldings, Bst. 51b. ': Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's br. c. Bon Ton, by Boniform—Class, Bst. 101b :■....:. „. (W. Young) 1 Hon. J. ,D. Ormond's Haskayne, Bst. 51b. .;■;; .ij.':..!.'.v.v.;.:.-.v.',*ifSßytfn)'. , a' Mr. J. Bobson's Sir Daniel, Sst. 101b. (F. D. Jones) 3 Those were the only starters. ■ Bon Ton led at the 1 start,' Haskayne being second, but, half a mile from home, Haskayno was going well in front from . , lion Ton. Hasfcayno was first into the straight, with Bon Ton, on his heels. A desperate race from tho distance, ended in. . Eon Ton winning by a head, Sir Daniel being fivo or six lengths further oft'. Time, lmin. 42 l-ssec. ' . HASTINGS STAKES, of 250 sovs., second horse 35 sovs;, and third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. Eor two-year-olds. ■ Four: furlongs. • Mr. E..J. Watt's, b. g. Tatterley, by ' Birkenhead-Tatters, Sst.' • (L. Wilson) 1 • Mr. F. Hall's. Merry Eoe, Bst. 71b. •» ■ (F. D. Jones) 2 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's- Culture, Bst ..: (J. Conquest) 3 Also started: Cotton. Eeel, Bst. 51b.; Subduer, Sst.; Lyrique, Bst.; 'Pursefillcr, Bst.

Merry Eoa was first out, Tatterley being Blow to move. Entering the straight Merry Eoo was well i. front, with Tat- . terley second. Over the • last furlong Tattorley came fast, winning by a length. Culture was two lengths back. Time , 50sec. . . . SPRING HANDICAP, of 125 sovs., second horso 20 sovs., third 10 sovs. One miU and a quarter. Mr. J. Griffith's br. g. Cork, by Herri-wee-Float, aged, 7st. 3lb. (carried .. 7 st 61b.) '....' (H. Griffiths) 1 Mr. \\. &. Davidson's Goldfinder, Sst. -~ «b. ; ; ~ (L. WUsooi) 2 Mr. E. Kenshaw's Routine, 7st. 41b. ~ , , ' ' . (E. , Lowe) 3 Also started: Sir Tristram, 7st. 121b.; ■ Mangaroa, 7st. 111b.; Ariom, 7st. 81b • aan Pinfe, 7st. 21b.; Mysteriach, Ost. 71b.; Mcntiform, Gst. 71b. Mysteriach was the first to' get going, and at the stand Moutiform was rnnnine ' just behind him, Goldfinder being last , Mystenach had the load into the straight ; bat a little further oil Cork went to tho front, and was never afterwards headed, , winning easily by two longths. Goldfinder \beat Routine by half a length for second place. Time, 2min. 0 l-ssfc. . ,' WAIPATU HACK HANDICAP, of 100 mvs., second horse 15 sovs.,' and third horso 10 sore. Ono mile. Mr. C. Lager's b. m. Fair Average, . by General Average—Helena. 4vrs., Vst. iilb ;.... (H. Watson) 1 .Mr, A. F. Douglas's Manitau, 7st. 101b. ■ (H. Tricfckbank) 2 ' Mr. A. White's Easy, 7st. Clb. • . . • (J; Kemp) 3 \ Also started: Coolbeggan, 9st. 21b.; Pearj - , Sst.. 111b.; Peacemaker, Bst. 51b.; Waikehua, Sst. 31b.; Lord Kilcheran, 7st. B!b.; Panthea, 7st. 51b.; Jlerry Volet, 7st. iilb.; Eloviitor, 7st. 21b.'; Divinia, 7st.; 1 Trieze, 7st. Lotu Kilchcran acted os pacemaker for three-parts of the journey, when ho cloEod up, Panthen and Divinia. being then at 1 the head of affairs. Jlanitau wa'a leading n furlong from home, with "Fair Average next. Iu a- good raco Fair Avern.go won l)j- a length, the saino distance separating recoad and .third. Time, lmin. itetx. , FINAL HANDICAP, of 100 ,sovs., second horse 10 sovs., and third 5 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. Cj.'H; Parker's br. c. Our King, . ; by Multind—lndian Queen, 3yrs.; • Sst (L. Wilson) 1 Mr. N.- M. White's Loch Mabin, list. 101b. (H. Watson) 2 \fr. T. H. Lowry's Bobrikoff, 10st. 711). . ' . - (F. D. Jones) 3 Also started: Our.- Queen, Bst. 21b.; Thrave, lit 101b.; Allurement, 7*t. till).; Lord f'-ault, 7st. 81b.; -Lord Possihlo, 7st. 71b; iVerine. 7st. ill).'! Seatrindalo, 7st.; Ontward, 6st. 121b.;-. Winning Post, ' "(jur King led all tho way from a poor start, Eobrikoff being very slow to move. Won bv three' lengths, ono length scriirat:n% second. and third. •■ rime, Irani. 15 ' 2-Sscc.

NOTES 6> T THE BACING, (B7 Tehrraph.-Special Correspondent.) Hastings, October 2. Toe spring meefcins of the Hawkefi Bay Jockey Club Ts-a& held'in riorious wea.tber, and before an average attendance oi tne public. The going was splendid, ana somo fast gallops were put up.. Daring the day tnc stewards met bvice. One ingatin? was to inquire into the j reason why the wronjT name was posted as.to tic rider of Hinomanu, Camoron being written instead of Young. The other meetioc was to inauiro intn, tfm failuro

of Marimba to leave the mark in tho Hack Race. The evidcucc of the starter and tho rider was called, but no action wa3 taken. There was n grand finish in tho Guineas, and the. judge decided in favour of Bon Ton by half a head.

Tho Hack Hurdles provided a "turn up" when Otatara—a Hood-looking brown gelding by Gold Reef, and much resembling £1 Dorado—took charge half a uiilo from home, and won nicely. Faunus was ridden by J. Dccrey, but was unfortunate enough to get into nil the trouble that occurred. Bnndaloro made' tho pace for a. mile, when ho was dono with. Golden Loop was heavily backed by his connections, but he jumped badly at forao c'f tho fences, and was early in trouble. Strathmoira was never tlungcrous, but Sleaemnbo was on hand the whole way, and jumped well. Thore was a bad mix up at tho start of tho Maiden Handicap, and, with the exception of Facsimile, Kod Book, Mamikau, and Hinemaau, tho field was badly jumbled up when tho tapes wero released. Down the back tho two last-men-tioned horses were-together in behind the othor pair. Manakau got round first, while Young (on Hineroaiiu) delayed his run till well into tho straight. Getting clear then tho bay filly swooped down and smothered Manakau, who had to bo ridden right out to secure second place from Kinbombi. The last-named is very useful, and will be heard of again. Hvl it not been for the poor start to-day he might have won. Multiply (improved by his race in tho Wanganul Guineas) scored decisively in the yiaxmero Handicap. Tho second favourite, Marimba, was left at the post, hut tho others moved off fairly well, lull down tho back by Diavolo. lhe top weight shook off horse after horse, tut. at the bottom of the straight Multiply challenged him, and, running on well under his light weight, ho won very comfortably. The winner is in the Now Zenland Cup, and is' regarded as a »»r« runner. Mcrton finished well, just clear of Pot Luck, who was troubled by the distauce. The others wero well back. The Guineas field was certainly a small one, but tho duel witnessed between tho first and second horses could not have been better. Tho judge gave his decision ns half a head, and this after the, pair had been locked together the whole way up the straight. After one false t<art the held was set going and Bon Ton acted as pacemaker for two furlongs, when Yumg stopped him rather abruptly. llnsknyne then got a conplo of lengths advantage, while Sir Daniel also headed Bon Ton Tho last-named closed at the bottom of the straight, and then began a struggle botween Haskayne and Bon Ton similar to what has bwsn witnessed in this race on many previous occasions. First one and then the other gained an advantage, but it was only small at any time. Bon I Ton seemed to falter fifty yards off the post, but ho struggled on well, and got tho verdict. Haskayne nnt up a splendid performance, but Sir Daniel was outclassed. It is a rather extraordinary fact, that the Guineas have always pro Tided a good raco from a spectacular point of view no matter how small ttna the field. Seahorse and Explosion fought their memorable battle in 1S!)9; Gold Crest and Elevation did Ukowiso 111 1901 i Kopu ■ narrowly defeated Gold Lace and Aborigine in 190S;- and Miscount, lioyil Scotch, and St. Potersburg finished wild in heads of each other last season. Owing to a meeting of stewards being hold the two-year-olds were late in leaving the paddock, and in consequence a largo amount of money was-snut out ot the machine in tho Stokes. There was a Ion" delay at the barrier.due to Pursofiller breaking through the tnties and Subduer rofusin? to join tho field. At the barrier rise Merry Roe went out, while Tatterley king badly. The latter put in a great run and was second into the straight. Finishing on well, ho cut down Merry Roe fifty yards off the post, and won very easily/ Culture was a poor third, and Lyrique was next. The winner is good, and is likely to be better later on as be is on tho big sideyet. Culture will also improve, as she is a very late foal, and looks far from ready. Lyrique was disappointing, and tho others ran as was expected of them. Tatterley should be well able to take the place of 'Jason, who has gone wrong. Tho Spring Handicap proved to be the best of good things to Cork, who took cl'.aigo a furlong from home and'won by 1 .length.. Mangaroa ,wa»i.,a hot .favourite, 'but she is not a light"bdy's mount: After being well.placed at the six furlongs sho failed to run on. Goldfinder ran u really gopd raco, and is coming back to form once more. Ho was in his old position of second. Routine was in a good position the whole way, but she could nut. stall off tho finishing run of Goldfinder. Sir Tristram.was close up fourth, well clear of the remainder of tho field. Bad luck at tho barrier beat Mamtau in tho mile Hack Raco. At the start Pantbea and Divinia led from' Peary, bul the last-named lost his position early, and fell right back. Across the bottom of the courso, Manitau, who had come from a long way back, joined Divinia. Th" latter retired in the straight and the effort told on Manitau soon after. He failed to withstand a strong challenge by Fair Average, who won nicely. Easy finished very, fast, and just missed second place. Tho remaindor of the field wero badly, strung out. Bobrikoff was saddled up in tho Fiml Handicap, and on all sides it was admitted that, he looked nrach more forward that was the oaso last-year at tho same time. Lord Soult, who has outlived his sphere of racing usefulness, was amongst the field, and showed a lot of pace for four furlon?s. The race is easily described, for Oiir King, dashin?-to the front soon after tho tapes were released, never looked . like being caught and won decisively. Bobrikoff finished on well, and Just missed second place. Allurement ivas one ot the last, to finish. -

NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB. THE SPRING MEETING. . ißy Tolejraph.—Press Association.*) Napier, October 2. The following aro the weights for the spring meeting of Ibe Napier Park Racing Club, to ba- held on Saturday next:— GREENMEADOWS' HACK HURDLES. Oue mile ami a half.—Faunus, lOst. 81b.; Bravest, 10st. 61b.; Otatara, 10st. 21b. ; Sleacombe, Hal. lalb.; Bundalero, Ost. 121b.; Golden Loop, list, fllb.; Merry Lawn, flsi -lib. ; Wniao, Ost. 311).; Yarrownian, Ost. 21b., Goldemar, Ost. 21b. j Master Stead, Ost. 21b.; Whimper, Ost.;' Hero, Ost.; Mavourneen, »st.; Shoemaker, 9st.; Haurcre, Ost. TRIAL HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—llauakiiu, tfsl,; Jlitsile, Sst. 81b.; Kinbombi, Sst. Gib.; Moondine, Bst. 51b.; Waster Achilles, Bst. 51b.; Weitoke, Bst. 51b.; San Fran—Concussion ally, Sst. 31b.; Crimson Rose, Bst. 310., Hautu, Sst. 21b.; Hurakia, Bst.; Peaky, Sst.; Griziilie, Bst.; Monella, Sst.; Ki»htoh, 7st. 131b.; Wuimahora, 7st. 131b.; Grassmere, 7st. 131 U.; Redloh, 7st. 131b.; To Awnliau, 7st. 131b.; Facsimile, 7st. I 131b. ; Hiwitauu, 7st. 131b. j Top Note, HANDICAP HURDLES. One mile and tlireu-auartors.—Bollin, 10st. 131b.; Wbakaweh-a, lOst. 111b.; Silver Cluso.lOst. 6lb.j BUish, Sst. 01b.; Bravest, Ost. fllb.; Slcacomhe, 9st. 21b. i Bwidnlero. Ost. 21b.; Golden Loop, 9st.; HigUdcn, Ost.; Tupnea, Ost.; Shoemaker, Osl. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP. One inile.-Coolbeggan, Ost.; Peary, Bst. 101b.; Matlow, Bst. 71b.; Peacemaker, Sst. 41b.; Waikehua, Sst. 21b.; Manitau, Sst.; Fair Average, 7st, 131b.; Hincmanii, 7st, 10lb.; Easy, 7st. 81b.; Lord lulcheran, 7st. 61b.; Jlanakan, 7st. 51b.; Prince Eddie, 7st. 21b.; Jlorrie Valot, 7st.; Panthoa, 6st. 121b.; Elevator, 6st. 101b.; Woitai, 6st. 101b.; Ranfurly, 6st. 101b.: Divinia, fist. 101b.; Tricze, 6st. 101b.; Kirkby, 6st. 101b., Rcsouant, Cst. 101b.; Kingswcli, Gst. 1011). PARK STAKES HANDICAP. One mile and a (juarter.—Bobrikoff, lOst. filb ; Goldfinder, Bst. 81b.; Our King, S»t. 71b.; Birkline, Sst. lib.; Cork, Sst.; Snnclstreain, 7st. 131b.; Haskaynn, 7st. 111b.; Sir Tristram, 7ft. 101b.; Mangarra, ' 7it. 01b.; Routiuo, 7st. olb.; Ariom, 7st. 51 I>.) Scatondolc, 7st.; San Pluie, 6.«t. 121b. ; Lord Renown, 6st. 121b.; Roy.il Marine, 6«t. 101b.; Matlov.-, 6st. 101b.: MonUform, Gst. 71b.;" Jlystcriach, Gsl. 71b.; Master Lwido, 6st. 71b.: Kingswcll, 6;t. 71b. JUVENILE HANDICAV. Vour fur-longs.-The Hague, Sst. 3!b.; Saltono, Sst. lib.; Birkful, Bsl. lib.; Gladful, Bst. 11b.; JJoT.I-'ly. Sit., lib.; Thi Summit, Sst. , lib.; Subdual, 7st. 121b.: Royal Scout, 7st. 121b.; Golden Sky, 7«t. 101b.; ,Jiraical, 7st. 101b.; Landrail, 7st. 101b.; Cotton Reel, 7st. Sib.; X J nrsc;fillcr, 7st. 81b.

AHUEIBI HACK HANDICAP. Rix furlong3.—Diavolo, Ost. 51b.; Marimba, Bst. lOT'o.; Multiply, Bst. 81b.; Eocene, Sst. lib.; Bandore, Sst. lib.; Manitnu, fit. lib.; Stelhris, Bst.; Fleet Wec'd, 7st. 01b.s Morton, 7st. 81b.; Golrlemar, 7st. w>.; Pot Luck, 7st. 51b.; Percelev, 7ft. Slb.i > T gataE. 7st. lib.: Six Daniel, "st.; Kin-

bombi, 7at.i Moondino.,6st. 13lb. i Arol akau, Gst. 101b. i MasU-r Stead. tat.■ 0 .1 Donnv Pollv, Bit. 10lb.; St. Mm. <*U0 })., Hurnkia, Cst. 101b. ; b>. 1011..; Kirkhy, Gst. 1011..; lteonant, .st Itllb.j Redlol.; list. IMb.! Uautu, Gst. 101b., L, £ui o ,\VAY HANDICAP. Six 'f\™f*: -BobrikolV, lOst. 81b.■, Bootlc, if. '•■ Altc.ir, Sst. 711..; Our ( M;%.^-•,,";'• dame, 7s». «b.;Tb»«,,7st.Slh.; A.l'i'; nicnt, 7st. 71b.; Lord !>'«•!t. ■>}■ '; •; Lord Poanblo, 7st. 51b.; Diavolp, <:it. nib., Tigcrinc, Vst. 21b.; Boyyl '»""•'.S': 121b.; All Hrovn, fist. 10lb.; U J>f • 91b -' Outward, Gst. 71b.; Eccone, Ost. ■ !»• DISQUALIFICATIONS. (By Telegraph— Press Aesoolatlon.l Christchurch, October 2. The appeal of 11 r. Timi L'liru (owner of Tho Native) and C. Price (tlu ]ocU-y) a-'ainst tho di s qmilificnlion imposril oj the Canterbury Jockey Club in eomieo.ti.m v.-itk tho New Zealand Cdand NutHinal Hurdle Race will be beard in V.-olliiigtnn next Wednesday. . . At a meeting of tho >cu- Zcaliiml Trotting Association, the llutt Valley Trotting Club forwarded a letter from Janice Tvoy, asking that the disqualification imposed on himself and his wife ill 1907 should be removed. The club wroio that it offered no objection to tho request. It was decided to refuse tho application. THE PARISIAN SPLIT A HOOF. By Telesraph—Press Association-Copyrieht Melbourne, October 2. The Parisian, who won tho last Melbourne Cup, has split a Tioof. Hβ has been scratched for both the Caiilfleld and Melbourne Cups.

"HIGHDEN" HORSES IN SYDNEY. Private advice received yesterday from Sydney states that the four horses that are to carry the Hißuden colours at the \ J.C. spring meeting arc all doinsr well in their training. B ron3 ° is simp" l ? m a most attractive manner and 111 tho Spring Handicap at Roschill is considered to have been most unfortunate in finishins outside the placed horses .who wore only separated by a long neck, lhe New Zealand filly is to run in the &nnns Stakes on Saturday and in tho Metropolitan Handicap on Monday. Ermonsarde, though galloping well, doss not tako kindly to the right-handed ping. She will not raco until the second day when she will bo a competitor in IJIO Shorts, six furlongs. . Both tho two-year-olds-Adelicia. and Gerberga—are in great heart. The Mara will leave on tho return journey to V\ cllington on Saturday week, October U. A. Oliver, who wont to Sydney to ride tho Higbden horses, proceeds to Melbourno for tho first day of the V.A.I.U meeting. After riding Ireland in tho Toorak Hindicap and Eoyal Scotch in tbo Caulfield Stakes, he leaves on the return voyage to New Zealand and will be back at' Trentham for the Wellington Eacniß Club's spring meeting. TRAINING AT RANDWICK. Sydney, October 2. On the Randwick tracks this morninij Bronze and Vice-Admiral did a circuit in 2min. 17scc, the last four furlongs m sGsec. Trafalgar ran twelve furlongs in 2min. 4G\s;c. Allegory and Peirene covered a circuit comfortably in 2min. 21sec. Popinjay ran a mile ili Irain. Mjsec., the first four furlongs in 50s°c. Malthusian nnd Canute did excellently over seven furlongs, in lmin. 31sec. Jolly Beggar, beginning slowly, ran seven furlongs m lmin. 31sec, and finished pleasingly. Erinengardo did five furlongs in lmin. 3scc, and John six in lmin. 17sec. The pace of the New Zealand jumpers arouses comment. Danaus ran a mile splendidly in lmin. 4ijsec, Duke Foqte and Electramile seven furlongs in lmin. 31sec. Malt King ran ten furlongs in 2min. 17sec, and Athenic flvo in lmin. 2sec—an excellent performance. The Wigelmar colt did hvo furlongs in lmin. lsec, the fastest go 01 the morning. Adelicia defeated Gerberga nnd others bv six lengths over five furlongs, in lmin. 3sec, Gerborga going easily. Multifoil ran five furlongs in lmin. 3sec. REMINDERS. Owners are reminded that nominations for'all events! at tho 'Wellington Kacing Club's spring meeting close at 9 p.m. tomorrow, with the club's secretary, Mr. A. E. Whytc. 'An advertisement in this issue notifies that to-morrow is entry day for several important races at the spring and summer meetings of the Auckland Racing Club. FIXTURES. Oct. s.— Napiei Park R.C. Spring. Oct. 9 and 12.—Dunedin J.C. Spring. October 17.—Masterton R.C. Spring. Oct. 21 and 25.—Poverty Bay T.C. Spring. Oct. 29 and 30.—Grevruouth J.C. Spring.