THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1581, 26 October 1912, Page 2

THE TURF.

i <, : TRENTHAM PROSPECTS TO-DAY-NOTES ON THE FORM. Should the weather remain fine for (lie filiriiig media;; of the Wellington Racing Club, which opens lit" Trout ham to-day, 1 u largo crowd will, no doubt, bo present. Visitors from all parts hnvu al--1 ready arrived, aiid the. (rain from the Wairarapn this morning is almost sure to be tilled with patrons of the sport. Wellesley Stakes. This will be the event of the clay. Several new two-year-olds are to compote, and great interest will be attached to the result of the race. The following are the probable starters and their riders:— st. lb. Garance (A. Oliver) 3 7 Jason (L. AVilson) 8 7 Prince Laddo (W. Young) 8 7 Jlowbrav ;..(!{. Wilson) 8 7 Marlol (F. E. Jones) 8 7 Foroiiplla (C. Emerson) 8 2 The Hague (F. D. Jones) 8 2 Hoopoe : (B. Decley) 8 2 Lyriquc (\V. Ityan) 8 2 It will Urns be seen that nine juveniles are certain to face the barrier. Gnranco is backward, and Jasou is not galloping as well as ho was prior to sustaining the knock which necessitated his withdrawal at Hastings. Prince Laddo is a big colt that will be better later on. It is believed that his stable companion, Peronella—full sister to Peroneal—is his superior. Sho is a very taking filly when galloping, and is very smart from the barrier. She is owned by the Wellington sportsman, Mr. W. Nidd, and trained by F. Higgott. • The Hague showed great pace at Avondale, and will be a much improved filly for her race there. Hoopoe is the representative of tho Porirua stable, and Lyriquo will carry the ceriso jacket of the Hon. J. D. Ormond. Wellington Handicap. There will bo a big field in the handicap, and tho whole of the nineteen acceptors are expected to go to the post. Some doubt existed as to whether' Bobrikoff would start, but his trainer galloped him yesterday morning, and this is regarded as a hopeful sign by his backers. Kquitas, too, is likely to start in this event in preference to the Shorts Handicap—that is, judging by the tasks allotted her on the (■raining (racks, and also by tho fact that A. Oliver has accepted another mount in the sprint event. Equitas vesterday ran seven furlongs in Imin. 30sec., which was by far the best gallop of the'morning. She, Patriotic, and Haskayne are likely to carry the bulk of tho money on the machine. Jockeys will probably be mounted in this race as follow:— Bobrikoff (P. D. Jones) 9 \ Kcjiutas (A. Oliver) 8 13 &*» Queen. (W. Price) 8 5 Morrivoma ( —) g i Sir Knox (Watson) 7 12 Mondip (J. Conquest) 7 12 Byron 03. Deeley) 7 12 Theodore (L- Wilson) 7 10 Haskayno (W. Ryan) 7 7 Odessa : (C. Emerson) 7 7 Sandstroam (H. Griffiths) 7 6 Patriotic (L. Nndder) 7 G Obligant (ft. Berry) 7 ,5 Lady Moutoa (J. O'Shca 7 3 Ngatimaru (W. Wcllor) 7 0 Sir Solo (Garrett) G 7 M. Felix (O'Hnlloran) G 7 Brown Trout (W. Bell) G 7 Shorts Handicap, The principal sprint event is voted very open, and, at the present time, it is difficult to say which horse tho public will niako favourite. Gipsy Belle is an unlikely starter, and, with Equitas engaged in tho big handicap, a favourite nia'y'lje made of the Whitney bracket (Naumai and Mount Victoria). Both of these horses havo been galloping well in the soft going as has Blue Lake and Early Horn, 'rho Other Races. The minor events do not present such difficult problems. Patronnlo and Semaphore, with Avaunce and Dirge, are tho most likely "a receive support in the Rimnlaka Hack Handicap. Medallist, who seems to have gained a new lease of life, is likely to bo best backed in tho Selling Plate. Hawick will carry a lot of bullion in the Steeplechase, in which the field opposed to him is verv weak. _ With such big fields engaged, tho majority of backers may prefer to wait for more public form before endeavouring to select tho winners of tho remaining two events on tho card. The Trains. Trains will leave for the Tacecoursc as follow:—From To Aro Station, 10.28 a m and 10.M a.m. From Lambton Station. lO.ta a.m., lO.iia a.m., 11.5 a.m., 1212 p.m, and 1.10 p.m. On tho return journey trams will leave the racecourse for the city at frequent intervals after 4.53 p.m. POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB MEETING. (By Telecrajh.—Press Associat'on.) Gisborne, October 25. Tho Poverty Bay Turf Club's meeting was concluded to-day in beautiful weather, though, after yesterday's heavy rain, tho going was still very heavy. There was a record attendance. Tho totnlisator during tho day dealt with .612,037, as compared with .£9507 for tho same daylast year, thus making a total this year of X 22.558, us compared with JH8.096 for the corresponding meeting. Results:— SECOND WELTER HANDICAP, of SO sovs. One milo. 5 Earl Percy, Bst. 91b. 1 •1 Colleen Dim, Bst. Sib 2 1 Sea Pink, lOst. Gib. 3 Also started: 2-lney, lOst. 131b.; 3 Lealiorn, 9st. 41 b. Won by a couple of lengths, a nose separating second and third. Time, lmin. 55 2-ssec. SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, of SO sovs. Ono milo and a half. 1 Game, Ost. 81b 1 3 Reservoir, lOst 2 2 Dogger Bank, Ost. lllb 3 The only starters. W r on by half a dozen lengths; a dozen lengths between second and third. Time, ihnin. 10 2-ssec. MAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP, of 60 - sovs. Five furlongs. 2 My Lady, Sst. 10lb 1 i Field Force, Sst. Gib 2 G Fagot, Sst. Gib 3 Also started: 1 Immensity, 9st.; 5 Soultie, Sst. 101b.; 10 Lord Pat, Sst. 51b.; .11 Lumen, Bst. 51b.; 3 Sir Daniel, Bst. 51b.; 8 Lord Gazcley, Sst. 51b.; 7 Ridsdale, Sst.; !) Omaterc, Sst. Won by a length, two lengths scp£ rating second and third. Time, lmin. 6sec. MAKAKAKA HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Ono mile. 2 Birkline, Ost.' 1 3 Flying Soult, 7st 2 1 Loch Maben, Sst. 91b 3 Also started: i Multiply, 7st. 9!b.; 5 Spate, Gst. 71b. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 50 2-ssec. SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs.' G Weo Rose, Ost 1 5 Goldemar, Bst. Jib 2 7 Rising Sun. 7st. 101b 3 Also started: 2 Caber Davon, Sst. 101b.; 1 Sylverlyle, 7st. i 1 lb.; 3 Keildcr, 7si. 71b.; 1 'i'yne Lass, 7st. 51b. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 25 l-ssec. SECOND COUNTY STAKES, of GO sovs. One mile. 1 Auldearn, 9st. 91b 1 3 Prestonpans, 7st 2 2 Jne.y, lllst. 51b 3 The only starters. Won by two lengths, six lengths between second anil third. Time, lmin. 53sec. WAIKANAE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. 3 Our Queen, Ost 1 1 Monorail. Sst. 121b 2 7 Ilaku, 7st. 71b 3 Also started: i Lord Possible, Sst. 41b.; 5 Weo Hose, 7st. 101b.; 2 Eocene, 7st. 71b.; (i Marangai, 7st. Won bv two lengths. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of SO sovs. Seven furlongs. G Tvnc Lass, 7st 1 ■ 3 Winning Post, 7st. 101b 2 S Sylverlyte, 7st. 61b 3 Al«o started: 2 Waikeh.ua, Ost. 31b.; f Sea Pink, Sst. 121b.; 1 Ardfert, Sst. 91b.; 5 Leahora, 7st. 101b.; 9 Dogger Bank, 7st. 71b.; 7 Spate, 7st. 71b. Won bs two lengths. Tinio, lmin. 3'sccv

CAULFIELD TRAINING NOTES, By Telccraph—Press Afisociation—Copyriebt Melbourne, October 25. At C'auliield this inornitu?, Kudorus did five furlongs on flic >;iii'l in lmin, l.'isec, .Flavian two furlongs in &ec, Beverage four, the last, throe in I2scc. Royal Scotch retires from his Flomingtou engagements, and goes later to J.'oulsham's stable in Sydney. TRAINING AT FLEMINGTON. By Telczraph—Press Ai-sociation-Copyricht ■ Melbourne, October 25. ' At Fleniington this morning Flavia did 1 half a milo in 53*0., and Ladies' -Man half a mile in Msec. KING GEORGE AND THE TUnF. By Telosraph-Press Assoclatlon-Copyrieht (lice. October 25, 10.10 p.m.) London, October 25. Lord Derby states that it is certain that ■ the King will continue the Egcrton Houso stable, and not rctiro altogether from the turf, us has been stated. THE NATIVE CASE, (By Telegraph-Press Association.) ~ Christchurch, October 25. I lie adjourned hearing of tbc appeals ot ruin I'uru and C. Price against lbc decision of the C.J.C. stewards in Tho Native case will take place in Wellington at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT. "l\r."-Mcrrivonia started in the last Ncyv /calami Cup. Vice-Admiral had just relumed ' from the Australian Jockey Club's spring meeting. NOTES AND COMMENTS. Medallist, foaled in 1002, is the veteran performer at to-day's Trentham meeting. Ho. ran two good races at Dunedin recently, being beaten on each occasion by horses to which he was conceding a gocd deal of weight. He raced at Trentliam twelve months ago, when he was unplaced in a selling race on the Srst day and won Hie Pearce Handicap on tho second. He was entered at Greymouth next week, but the handicappcr (judging by the weight) evidently wanted Erco Holmes to take to the saddle again, asd lw was not sent across. He did the trip two years ago, when he won the Grcynionth Cup. F. D. Jones will havo the mount on Lady Louisa in the Final Scurry at Trentham tliis afternoon. -Monologue is in (wo races at Trentham to-day. 110 will start in tho opening event, Itimutaka Handicap, and will be ridden by W. Young, who will also ride Gladiole in tho Shorts Handicap. , The chestnut mare White Crane (Royal Artillery—Stressa) is to be retired from the racing track, and will this season be mated with Signor. On Monday the annual race meeting of the -Waverley-Waitotara Pacing Club takes place. The gallop* at TroliUialn yesterday were mostly done on the grass track just inside the rails. In addition to the good gallon credited to Equitas, the following times wore recorded by other horses: Sandstreain and Goldfinder, seven furlongs in lmin. Xllsec.; Haskayne, six furlongs in lmin. 2isec.; Mira and Obligant, fivo furlongs in lmin. -lisec.; The Hague and another, three furlongs in 33|sec.; Crown Pearl, three furlongs in 40scc; Peroneal, four furlongs in Msec. The trophy, which goes to tho winner of next Monday's race at Trentham for the Champion Plate, is designed in tho Victorian stylo, and consists of a tall sterling silver vase-shaped hotly, relieved ot the top by bold mouldings. The handles are formed cf straps, the upper parts being surmounted by the beads and wings of Pegasus, tho tapering ends of the handles extending tho wbolo length of tho. l»dy. The onical cover is surmounted with a canopy upheld by six richly-gilt floral supports, on the summit being a beautifully-modelled horse. A band of laurel completely encircles the base. The trophy stands upon a massive snuaro ebonlsed "plinth, .. having...; heavy.: mouldings, embellished with ivory pillars at each corner, with silver-gilt mounts. In front a solid silver and enamelled plaque bears the inscription, "AVcllinyton Racing Club, Clmmpion Plate, 1912." Tho total height of this artistic example of the silvcrworker's art is about •15 inches. It was designed and manufactured bv Messrs. Stewart Dawson and Co. (N.Z.),' Ltd. ... The Stratford-trained Lady Mildred and tho Blenheim-owned Amberstone, appear among the acceptances for the Greymouth meeting to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next.- The names of Medallist, Kilts, and some of the Canterbury horses, are missing. 'Judging by the fields, if the club is fortunate enough to strike fine weather, it should make up for the big loss incurred this tinio last, year, when the meeting had to be postponed owing to the course being flooded. Mr. Shannon, the club's bandicapper, went south last night by the Maori. Nominations for the Marlborough Racing Club's spring meeting will close on Saturday.next, November 2, with Mr. L. Griffiths, secretary, Blenheim. The Marlborough meetings are always popular with North Island owners, and as tho dates do not clash in any way with any meeting in the North Island tho trip across tho Strait will probably be taken by a large number of owners. FIXTURES. Oct. 2G and 28.-Wellington B.C. Spring. Oct. 28. — Waverley-Waitotara R.C. Annual. Oct. 29' and 30.-Greyniouth J.C. Spring.