THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1573, 17 October 1912, Page 7

THE TURF.

RACING AT CAULFIELD. ■ • _■ n A WIN FOR LADY MEDALLIST. EOYAL SCOTCH IN A HANDICAP. By Teleeraph—Press Association-Ootyrieht ,(R«c. October 16, 9.10 .p.m.) Caulfield, October 16. ' Delightful weather favoured the second day's racing in connection with the V ictorian Amateur Turf Club's spring meeting. The course, which had beeii drench; ed with'rain since Saturday, was in splendid condition, and there was a gcod crowd present. Details of the racing are us follow:— ESIO HURDLES, of 250 sovs. Two miles • and 04 yards. Mr. Winton's b. g. Home Hule, by Wairiki—EUn Lass, iyrs., 10st. 111b. »••■• 1 Bob Gilder, list, lib ? Common King, list. 31b 3 Ten ethers started: Won by a length and a half, with four lengths between second and third. Wimmcra was fourth and Jlotoa a.bad , last. Time, 3min. 4/i MONA NURSERY, of GSO sovs. For two-year-olds. Half a mile. Ariidel, 7st. lllb. • \ Chica, 7st. 91b -, -■. Ordinal, Bst, 7lb. ..........; v » ••• 3 Twenty-one others started. Won by a short neck, with half a . neck between second and third. Time, Msec. ECLIPSE STAKES, of 600 sovs.. Weight for age. One mile and three furlongs, llr. E. i. Craven's br. in. Lady Medallist, ' by St. Alivyne (imp.)-Dip-loma, Gyrs., Bst. 121b \ Jloe,-9st • •'•■■■ I Flavian, 9st. 31b. ..: .■....._...-....... 3 The other starters were:—Aarnattan, Bobadea, Wilari, and Avonwort. At the mile post Avonwort slightly led from Jloe, then came Kamattan. Half a mile from'home. Mce' took charge from Lady ■Medallist, Bobadea, and Flavian.. At this stage Wilari broke a blood-vessel, and retired, Flavian putting in. ' a fast run. Lady Medallist headed him at the distance, and won comfortably by a length, ■-•with- half a- length between second and third. Bobadea was fourth) and then came Karnattau ami Avonwort. lime, 2mili. 22jsec. I AUSTRALIAN. CORINTHIAN,'of 175 sovs. Amateur riders. .One mile;. Persian Chief, 'list. lib. •• \ Blind Harry, 12st. lib « ..Koyal Fleet, list. Bib -•:•;•• ■••■•• 3 Seven others started. Won easily by three-quarters of a length, with _four lengths between secondhand third, lime, linin. '16ijsec. •' . COONGY HANDICAP,.of 300 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. Mr. J. 0. Peterson's ch. g. Artesian, by Argonaut—Effervesce, byrs., Bst.. 131b »••'••'-■ I Eoyal Scotch, 9st. lib ■• - Sandbath, Bst. : 3lb. .■■; ■ ••■. J The other starters were JSaugar Lord Alwyhe, Magas, Golden Shore, Blair--mount, Indiscreet, Parhad,- Nan, and Iliad. Most of the running was.made by Indiscreet, Nangar, and Royal Scotch. Sandbath took charge at the-half-mile from-Royal Scotch and Artesian., , Rojal Scotch led into the straight from band: bath, Artesian," and Indiscreet. Artesian challenged at the distance, ami won by a head. Five lengths separated second and third. Time, 2min. 21Jsec. , ■ ■. ; MOONGA HANDICAP, of 250 sovs..Five ' v furlongs .and a halt. . ~-.- ,- Mr..E. A. - Camptoll's Sylvander, by. . Ayr Laddie (imp.)— Lady • Grattoii, 6yrs., 9st; 9lb. ■ .....-.■..•• • } : Peck t> , Maut, 7sf Hb :...:■■■• • I T^nSo t h'rs 13 'urted:"Won" easily by four lengths. A neck separated second end third. Time; lmin. 9Jsec; .- GORE R.C. SPRING.MEETING; (By TcloßraßU.Hl'rcss /Associa-tlon",- <•'• "'■■•, Gore, October. 16. The following teK^WJW-l 11 . 0 -^ 1 . by Mr. A. J. .Gibb's'foV' the $rn& meet; in K of the Gore Racing Club (Uctouer 28): WAIMEA HACK HANDICAr.; Five-fur-loiißS.-Oratava, 9st. 71b.; Abo, 9st. lib.,' Maluiri, Sst. 1011).; Oblong, Bst. 10 b.; Mosgiel 8-it. 81b.; Silvario, Sst. 81b.; Gryta, 3st • Peerless, 7st. 121b.; Larkspur,'.ist. lllb.; Punchinello, ,7st. 101b'.; Miss de Vere 7st Sib.; Driftwood, 7st. 61b.;• Lady MarKaret; 75t..41b"; Eidlefonu, 7st. 21b.; Stro-. Wna,-7st: 21b.; Sir Patrick, 7st. ; 2b.;. Carpet Knight-, 7st. 21b.; Sombra, 7st. 21b. ;• Parnell, 7st. 21b.; Lady Isabel, 7st. 21b.; Imatra, 7st. 21b.; Lex, 7st. . DISTRICT HACK HANDICAP. Six fmion2B.-Driftwood.-9st.; libre, Bst. 121b.;'Heilia, Bst. 121b.; Sir Patrick, Bst. 101b. { Lady Bomba, Sst. 101b.; Miss lvelleran, Bst, 101b.; Crossnrd.-.Sst. 101b.; Colours Flying, Set. 101b.; Parnell, Sst. 101b.; Lady ■ Isabel,-Bst.. 101b.; Chngsobert, Bst. mib'.; Causrosa, Sst. 101b.; Pallaiit, Bst. 81b.; Giralda, Bsh'Blb.; Fibranis, Sst. 81b.; Leadine Light, Bst. '81b.; Gleeful, Bst. 81b. SPRING HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.-Magdala, Bsl. 121b. ;■ Sombrero, Bst.; Warsaw, Sst. 71b.; Jan, 7sf." 131b.; King. Torrent, .6st. 121b.; Taieri,.6st, 71b, MATAURA TROT. Two miles.—Sweetchild, scr.; Bellflower, scr.; Vincent; 2sec; Borj',-.-.Bsec.; I'etruchio, Bsec; Silverton, Bsec'.; Doughboy, Sst.;- Evening Star, lieec; Sylvia, 16sec; Riverina, 17Sec; Lady Montif'orc, lTssc; Go ,Soon, 17scc; Matilda H., 17sec; Observer. 2O.«fc, . ■ VISITORS' HACK HANDICAP. Six • furlongs.—Abo,-9st. 51b.; Aphaea, Sst. 101b;, Triumphator, Bst. 8lb.; Muircock, . Bst. 21b.; Miss Signal. Sst. lib.; Cocoon,■ .Bst. lib.; Gryta, 7st,. 131b.; Nanda Devi, 7st.121b.; Comedy Queen, 7st. 111]).: Lady Margaret, 7st. 21b.; Carpet Knight,'7st.; Sombra. 7st. -. ■•.-..-

PLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Stepmeter, Ost. 51b.; My Lawyer, Bst. ,101b.; Thistledown, ,Bst. 91b.:' Gold-'ail, 7st. 01b.; Kostroma, 7sr. ill).; Clniiniciin,. i7st. 21b.) Direcloire, 6sh 10lb.

LABOUR DAY TROT. One mile and a half.—Kccentric, scr.; I'etrucliio, 17sec.; Claremont. 2(1.->ec.; Sir Christopher, ;21.-.ec.-; Evenin? Star, 22* ec; Sylvia, 2-lsec.; Ovster Shell, 2550 c.; Riverina, 25sec; Go. Pbon, 2o.sec.; .Topnotpj 28sec: Caretta. 28sec; Beaubell. 28sec; Lily H,,- 28se'c; Lexton, 29?°c.; Cnberfcigh, 30=ec. ;. .Mnori Chieftain, Msec; China, 30sec; Ella Lyons. 30 sec; Susie Patchom, 3flsec; Miss Print, SOsec; Mnira. 30sec. .

CHART/TON HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—Magdala, 9st, Sib.; Parable, 9st. 31b.; Husso, fl.il. 21b.; St. Aideti, Bst. 321b.; Gold Sail, Bsr. 71b.i-F.ous. Bst. 51b. : Kostroma. Bst:. 21b.; Oborptis, Bst. 21b. : Bucco, Bst. 21b.; Claiimena. Bst. ; Kinsr Torrent, 7st. 91b.; Officious. 7st. 91b.; Alfredn, 7st. 91b.: SPBkashore, 7st. 91b.: Finn!, 7st. 81b.; .Tairi,.7st.,7lb.; Peppin, 7st AUCKLAND -TROTTING CLUB'S . SPRING MEETING. . THE OPENING DAY. ■ (By Telegraph—Pros3 A^aociati'on.) Auckland, Ocfobar 16. '. The weather was dull for the.opening day of tho Auckland Trotting Club's spring meeting. No rain fell, however, and the course wns in' good order, -For r an off day the attendance was good.' The totalisator receipts were £5123 10s., all increase of J2580 on the. figures for-the--corresponding day of last year. . The following were-Ilie results-.—. , ' '

MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 35 sots.-''One mile and a half.

Mr. W. C. Angus's Croibwood, lOsec... 1 Diamond Bell, 3sec ;.............. 2 Teddy M'Kinuey, 15s°c 3 Also started: Little Girl, lOsec; Leltiwn, lOsec; King Capitalist, 15sec. Won by ten lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. Eosec. '

MIDDLE CLASS HANDICAP, of 40 spvs. One mile nnd a hnlf.

Mr. Alexi Grout's Master Jlaiv, »cr. ... J Miss Dexter, Msec.' 2 Woodmount, lsec ■•••••• •• 3 Also started: Bogey, scr.; -Mnuntam. Kin !? , l.sec; Uwdo-, issc.; L.mU-i. JOscc.j Walter D.,■lOsco.; Pathfinder, Msec; Miss Jtidv, 13swi.; Lady Zeppelin, JJsoc. Won by a length and a halt, with the third horse six lengths avoy. lime, 3min. U l-ssec. : . ■ oPKING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Two miles. Mr. J. Nicholson's Golconda, ltsec. ... 1 Hnldane, Bsec : L ' Also startedTßoyal"Albert, lisec; Moor--IS?Only' the "pliiced horses finished, the othor two pulling up. .Won on the post. Tinie, Smin. 4sec. ONEHUNGA ■HANDICAP, - of 65 eots. Two "miles. Mr. W. G. Abbott's StoD It lfeeo. - 1

Weary Willie, 17sec. 2 Prince Berlin, 7a?c. - 3 Also started; lurikinroa, l-'sec; Cas- ' Won by'three-quarters of a length, with eight lengths between second and third. Time, !>min. 6sec. MOUNTAIN THOT HANDICAP, of 55 sovs. One mile and a half. Mr. C. Wren's Lady Park, sscc 1 Count, Bsec '- "Cfso started: Laily Wilmington, scr.; Reliever, teen.; Lady Doctor, llteee.; Huon Leal, lOscc.; Kotii'i, ISsec. Won by lour lengths, ft length separating the second and third. Tune, llniin. STEWAKDS , HANDICAP, 'of 40 sovs. . • One mile, llr W Hercock's Waitipipi, l'see. ... t Mr! It. Bayliss's Hiss Ethel, 18sec. ... t Savanna, Tisec J +Dead heat first. Also started: Specialist, scr.; Lady Lilian, Sac; Boy Patchen, llsec;i Belle of the Bail, llsec.; Taihoa, 12sec.; bylvie, Time 2min. 2Gsec, and 2min. 27sec. OCTOBER HANDICAP, of 55 soys. Ono mile and a half. Air. A. Lowe's Bell Gray, scr 1 Stop It, 9sec • r B \^SU^in,=^ec:7^on' round! Moorish Chief fell, interfering with Stop It, whose driver fell oft. Hβ emounte P d, however, and although one hundred yards "in the rear, got up in time to beat St. Michael by a .length.- A\ou ■iy five lengths. Time, 3min. 44sec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 45 sovs. One mile. Mr. P. M'Donald's Ben P., 7sec. 1 Ballot, 9scc. '. .-. - WstSted: Madam' te\&7£7JL«& Victor, scr.; Sylvie, 7sec; Monetjpe, 10 Won by a length: 29sec. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP. illy TelesraDb-Press Association.) Christchurch, October 16. Following are the second payments for the ■■ - ■.■■'■ NEW ZEALAND TROTTING,CUP, of 1000 sovs. Two miles.-Emmeline, scr.; St. SAith'in, ssec; Aberfeldy, Cs«c.; Bright,Usec; Lady Ciare, .sec.; Princess Loui'e T«c.j Silver Princess, /sec; Gold Be , fccc.f IJ«d- Child, Bsec.j Quincey, Bsec; Prince Alert, -S*c.; ' Little Tib, feec. Albert H., fcec.; Glcndabngh, tec-: Piecework, 9sec; l'.avensclnld, Bsec; Mandarene, B;ec.; Medallion, s^c. CARRINGTON STAKES. By'l'eieEraph— Press Association-Copyright Sydney, October IC. Tattersall's Club has increased the prize money for the Carrington btakes to OilOllO. • . . ■'• CAULFIELD TRAINING NOTES. . By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright .' . Melbourne, October 16. At C'aulfield the weather was fina for this morning's gallops. . I'laith ran ten furlongs in imin. lossc. •■ Trafalgar, is still n doubtful starter. At.Caulfiehl Eudorus did a sand mile in lmiu. 473 sec, Golden Shore and M«nkaivrah two furious.* in 25s?c, and Mower, Avonwort, Tadanga, and Magas three furlongs in 38sec. SCRATCHED. (By Teleirraph.--Press Association.) Christchurch, October 16. '■ Ventura was scratched for the Stewards' Handicap yesterday afternoon. ■ ' . • NOTES AND COMMENTS. - [By (Jr.fiNcoE.i ■ : Big fields are eu,';agcd in all events at Masterton to-day, ;uul, if the weather is Hue, there should be c. bis r.tloiulance. lu the Cup. Undecided, Byron, Mini, and Routine' all of. yvliqiji ~lift}; 6 Wi?i)S e ft!f,!lW at Iticcarlon. have Been• paid, Uβ; Jot, jilio. great interest will be taken ill their efforts Winder # n ;lfe , W^M^# 1 Winning l J .osf. are-uniongst llie.iield m t!i? I'lying Handicap, and J'ttpamaraina, ruhner-np in the,,six furlongs hack race atOtaki,. is in,a -similar race to-day.',.

On the Moeraki, which came in from Sydney yesterday, were Messrs. Goring; Johnston, J. A. Lucas, J. Petrie, ami K. Luttrell. All were present at the Randwick meeting which has just concluded,

(?. Price leaves for Awapuni this morning, and will return on Saturday-with Loekwood-and Neirene, who are to join the' Sydney team at. Trenthnm. Most of the returned vinitors from Sydney express the opinion that Bronze will be a different marc at- Hiccnrton from what she was st Knmlwiek. It will comiv as iw'surpi'iae to find her one nf the favourites on the day of the New Zealand Cup. . . ■ The Moeraki, which arrived from Sydney yesterday, brought back some fourteen •■horses' which have been racing at the Kamhvick meeting. They included Allegory, Vice-Admiral, I'oirene, and. Canute (in charge of R.'.T. .Mason), Adelicia, Gevfcergn, Bronze, and Ermengnrdo (in charge of G. Piite), Theodore,' Midnight Sun, and n two-.venr-old nlly by I'rmlent King-ilmblem (T. I'. Quinhvan), Kcumnc, Sir Lethe, and Obsono. Mason .s quartet is'to go on to Lyttelton, and Obsono will proceed to Dunedin. Ille Highden animals were railed to Treittiiam, as were Theodore and Itidnight Sun, while the Emblem filly goes to Hastings, flnd Jioumnc to Feilding. Allegory,, it transpires, has been givinsr his trainer trouble, l>iit it is expfcted that,he will be able to race at JUccarton, and will probably h'uvo to carry n few pounds over-weight to secure the services of Deeley. Those who saw him'race at Kand--wick'state that there was nothing brilliant about his performance?, but they were of the solid order, and the Martian "elding gives the impression that he can stay well. 'That' will bo on important factor in his favour in a two miles race. Other items of interest obtained from returned visitors to the Ikndwiek meetiii" were that Shuja goes on to Melbourne for the Canlfield Cup, but is an unlikely 'starter in the Melbourne Cup. I'nisnno nnd 'Continuance nra also to be taken to the Caulfield and Flwnington meetings. .The former is under oifer to a Victorian owner, and Trainer Heiuiah will qmt, Continuance if he receives a suitable oiler. . .

' As was anticipated, there was a rush of owners to meet the Moeraki to try and secure the services of Deeley and Emerson to ride at Masterton .to-day. Amongst those present were , Messrs. H. AVhitney and J. Harle. llie.letter hasengaged Deeley to ride Byron in the Cup at Masterton to-day, and Makara m the, Stewards' Handicap at Riccarton. Deeley will also ride Sir Solo, Imagination, bilyer Iio?e, and Kosalys to-day. Owners are reminded that acceptances for the first day's events nt the Wellington Racing Club's spring meeting close tomorrow night. Final payments for the \Vellesley Stakes are due at f!ie same time. Acceptances for the Waverley-Wai.to-tara'meeting close to-morrow evening with the club's secretary, Mr. W. Macfarlane. ■In connection with the Auckland Racing Club's spring meeting, owners are reminded that acceptances for the. City Handicap close to-morrow, which is also general entry day. The reason that Royal Scotch started li the Coongy Handicap yesterday in preference to the Eclipse Stakes was, no doubt, that he had incurred a penalty of slb. in the latter race by reason of his victorv in the Caulfield Stakes. Probably Trainer Price thought that the horw would have a "gruelling" race if he again mot Lady Medallist on w.i.a. terms before the Cup. Probably the Cooney Handicap was considered on easy task for him, but he was beaten after what seems to have been n fairly hard race. His defeat will not discount his chance in next Saturday's race as he was carrying 2011). more than his Cup weight. . Mention of lioynl Scotch prompted a reference to Australian files, and- the met was disclosed that Hint »ood judge. "Pilot." did not write the horse s name when referring to the chances of Caulfield Stokes candidates in last Saturday s "Arrow." ' FIXTURES. Oct. 2J and 25-Poverty Bay T.C. Spring. Oct. 28 and 28.—Wellington R.C. Spring. Oct. 28. — Wavcrley-Waitotara R.C. Annual. .