THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1664, 3 February 1913, Page 6

THE TURF.

THE RACES AT RICCARTON. SUMMER METING. EMPERADOR WINS PLATE. THE HANDICAP. WON BY ANNA CARLOVNA. (By Telegraph.—Pren Aonoolatlon.l Christchurch, February 1, The 6nmraer meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club was hold at Riccarton to-day in glorious weather. Tho rain experienced recently had taken tho sting cut of the course, which provided really good go"if)' There was a fair crowd present, including his Excellency the Governor, th« Ettrl of Liverpool, and Lady Liverpool, and tho Hon. W. H. D. Bell and tho Hon. R. H. Rhodes. Totalisator investments for' the day amounted to Rosults:— TRIAL STAKES, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Mr. H. Friedlandcr's b. c. Carolus, by Charlemagno ll—Nautiloid, 3yrs„ . Bst. •' (L. Wilson) 1 5 Mr. J. Westerman's b. g. Ladrone, syrs„ Bst. 21b (M'Cluskey) 2 6 Mr. T. Sheenan's b. f. Martian Maid, Syrs., 7st. 6lb. (51b. allowance) (J. Campbell) 3 Also started: 10 Goldfinch, Sst. (M'Sevenoy); 4 Gold Cup, Bst. (P. Gibbons); 3 Canute, Bst. (F. Wormald); 1 Scottish Star, 7st. 111b. (C. Emerson); 8 Stamboul, 7st. 111b. (A. Wormald); 7 Free, 7st. 111b. (B. Decley); 7 Golden Morn, 7st. 111b. (T. O'Connor); 9 Warlight, 7st. 111b. (A. Stratford), .

A fair 6tart was effected, although Gold Cup dwelt at the 1 post and lost several lengths. Golden Morn at once streaked away in tho lead, with. Carolus, Canute, and Scottish Star in close attendance. .Cominjj into the straight - Golden Morn was still in front, but Carolus took charge below the distance, and won somewhat easily by three-quarters of a length from Ladrono, who came fast over the last furlong, with Martian Maid two and-a half lengths away third, followed at close intervals by Scottish Star and Canute. Time, ,lmin. 28 l'-ssec. .

HORNBY WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs, 1 Mr. D. H. Roberts's b. g. Kilmeny, by by Kilcheran-rßulbul, syrs., 9st, 7lb. ■' (1. D. Jones) 1 5 Mr. J, Furze's b. g. Medallist, aged, lOst. 21b (H. Donovan) 2 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's 1 , ch. f. Winning Way, 2yrs., 9st. Blb. (R. Hatch) 8 Also started: 9 Waikehua, 9st. 21b. (Kaan); 6 Kimona, Bst. 81b. (R. W. King); 8 Editah, Bst. 81b. (Jas. Pino); 7. Aimwell,: Bst. (C. Emerson); 8 Andrea, Bst. (B.'Deeley); i Federal, Bst. (Judd). Winning Way was smartest out from the barrier, while Editah was left several lengths. Winning Way led alone: tho back ana round tho top turn, witn Andrea next, and Waikehua, Aimwell, and Medallist handy. Coming into the straight. Winning Way lost, her position, and Medallist and Kilmeny came through. In a, good finish Kilmeny gained tho judge's verdict by a neck, with Winning Way a head away, third, followed by Aimwell. MIDDLE PARK PLATE, of 500- sovs. Six furlongs. 8 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's br. g.,Empcrador, by Charlemagne ll—Lady Wayward, 3yrs., 7st. 101b. (151b. [allow.) ...........(B. Deeley)-1 2 Sir Goo. Clifford's br. o. Nightwatch, by,Treadmill—Glenowlet, 2yrs., Gst. lllb. (101 D. allow.) (C. Emerson) 2 1 Mr. J. B. Raid's b. o. Salzburg, by Charleuiagno ll—Armigera, 2yrs., Bsrt.. (71b. pen.) (P. E. Jones), 3 Also started i 2 Autumnus, Ost; (&. Hatch); 1 Ogier, 7at- 71b. (D. Anderson; 3 Historictto (Stratford); 5. Fender, 7st. 91b. (51b. pen.), (O'Brien); 4 .Warstop, 7st. 41b. (R. Berry). Salzburg and Historiette were tho'quickest away, with all tho other runners close up. Coining into the, straight, Salzburg was leading, from , Emperador, Nightwaitcli, and Autumnus. At tho distance post the last-named three olosed on tho leader, and in a good finish Emperador won by three-quarters of a length, 'with Salzburg three-quarters of a length away third, followed by Autumnus, who was close up, and Hist6riette. Time, lrnin. 13seo. • i- ■ ■ i MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 400 bom.; second 50 sovs., and third 30 sovs. from, stake. One mile and a half. 2 Mr. H. Friedlander's br. g. Anna Car-' lovna, by Soult—Czarevna, Syrs,, 7et; 81b ;...... .....(L. Wilson) 1 1 Mr. E, H. Taylor's b. g. Coroniform, : aged, 9st. 21b .....(F. -E. Jones) 2 5 Mr. D. H. Roberts's br. g. Tho Cornet, Gyrs. 7st. (J. Campbell) 3 Also started: 3 Parable, Bst. 71b. (J." M'Combe); 7 Mumura, 7st. 101b. (P. Gibbons); 8 Tannhauser, 7st. 91b. (C. Emerson) ; i Gnomo, 6stv. 71b. (R. Borry). Anna Carlovna dwelt at tho post arid lost several lengths, while Gnome,- Mumura, and Tannhauser led past tho crossing, followed by Coroniform and Parable. Going past Cutts's Mumura;ran to the front, followed by Tho Cornet and Gnome, with Anna Carlovna improving her position. Passing the six furlongs post Mumura still led, whilo Coroniform -improved his position. Coroniform was with tho leaders entering tho straight, with Anna Carlovna going very fast on tho outside. The latter put in a brilliant finish, and wearing down the top weight a hundred yards from tho post,- won by a length, with The Cornet half a length away third, followed by Parablo and Tannhauser. Time, 2min. 85 2-ssCc.

LYTTELTON PLATE, of 150 sovs. Five . furlongs. • i Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. c. Cherubini, by Martian—Grand, Opera, Bst.

. (T. O'Connor) 1 Mr. J. B. Roid s b. f. Bradamante, 7st. 1 „ HJk (R. Borry) 2 Mr. G.' D. Greenwood's b. g. Zeus, Bst. Jib. •••••(B. Deolcy) 3 Also started: Whiz, Bst. 61b. (E. Griffon); Rinaldo, Bst. (F. E. Jones) ; Martins, Bst (J. M'Cluskey); Briar Patch, 7,t. 111b. (C. Emerson); Somniform, 7st. 71bi (L. Wilsftn); Snowraker, Cst. 101b. (G Clarke). ( Somniform was left at tho post. Cherubini, Bradamante, Briar Patoh, and Zeus were always in the van, and in a rattling finish Cherubini defeated Bradamante by a length, with Zeus half a length away, third. Briar Patch was fourth, and Martius fifth. Time, lmin. 1 2--sscc.

CRAVEN PLATE, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. L. G. D. Acland's ch. g. Query, by Stepniak or Royal ArtiilcryIrene, lyrs., 7st. 71b. ...... (R. Berry) 1 5 llr. J. H. Prosser s b. f. Specialform, „ , 3yra, Gst. 121b (O'Brien) 2 8 Messrs. w. G. and 0, L, Stead's cli. . g. Oxenhope, 3yrs., 7st. Dlb. , , , (L. Wilson) S Also started:. 4 My Lawyer, Ost. 81b; (Hi Price); 2 Pilgrim's Way, Sst. 101b. (R. Hatch); G Sea King, Bst. 101b. (H. Donovan); 7 Rock Ferry, 7st.\6lb'. (C. Emerson). Query was quickest out from tho barrier, with Specialform, Oxenhope, and Pilgrim's Way close up. Query led into tho straight, and, stalling off a strong challenge from Specialform, won by a length, with O.tenhopo a length away third. Pilgrim's Way was fourth, followed by Rock Ferry. Time, lmin. 27 2-ssec. HALSWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 1?0 sovs. One mile. G Mr. J. Grigg's b. m. Foam Flako, by Calibre—Aqualis, 4yrs., Bst. 51b. (L. G. King) 1 10 Mr. D. Rutherford's br. g. Andrea. 3yrs., 7st. 81b. (L. Wilson) ,2 8 Mr. R. J. Taylor's b. g. St. Kevin, Gyrs., 7st. 9lb (F. E. Jones) .1 Also started: 2 Thrax, Bst. 10)b. (T. O'Connor); 1 Editali, Bst. 91b. (J. Pine); 5 Owhetoro, Sst. 31b. (Wormald); 4 Martian Maid, Bst. (M'Combe); 3 Plcasuro Bont, 7«t. 71b. (C. Emorfon); 13 Forest Belle, 7st. (Stratford): IV, Advance Guard, 7st. (Wormald); 12'T«rpon (B. Deeley); 9 Invn, 7st. (O'Brien); 7 SoMch Melody, 7st. (R. Berry). Imp was first out from a good dispatch, closely followed by Advance Guara and Martian Maid, with the rest of the field bunched. Imp was an front at the cntranco to the straight,' whore Foam Flake, Andrea, and St, Kevin moved uj?. At tho

distance post Fofirn Flake took charge, and eventually won by a length, with half a length separating tho socond and third horßcs, Ldita.li was fourth and Ploa6uro Bont fifth, Tirno, lmin. 43 4-ssec.

THE POST HANDICAP, of 150 sovb; second horso to receive 20 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from stako. Ono mile. 1 Mr. 0. G. Dalgety's b. f. Stardancor, by Martian—Stepdancer, 3yrs., Bst. 41b. (R. W. King) 1 8 Mrs. J. Ellis's b. h. Mosgield, 4yrs., 7st. 31b. (R. Berry) 2 2 Mr. H. A. Knight's br. m. Troon,

syrs., 7st. 111b. (P. Gibbons) 3 Mosgiel hopped out in front, while Troon was Blow to move. Mosgicl led past tho six furlongs post, where Troon and Stardancer moved up. Stardancer was on terms witli Mosgiol at'the dis-tance-post, and eventually won nicely by a neck, with Troon four lengths away third. Tinio, lmin. (2 2-ss6c. '

TAKAPUNA J.C. MEETINQ. SECOND DAY'S RACES; (B.v Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, February 1. Tho 6eoond day's racing under the auspices of tho Takapuna Jockey Club was held to-day in the presenco of a record crowd, Tho 6um of .£26,808 10s. was put through tho machine, making X 50.901 10s. for tho two days, as compared with .£41,307 for last year. Tho stipendiary stewards severely reprimanded O'Shea and R. E. Brown'for their riding of Mary Ann and Phosphorus. in tho first. race. The ridor of Tho Chief in the Waiwera Hurdles /Ellern) was seriously injured, and suffered concussion of the -brain.. Ho was still unoonscious at tho end of tho meeting. Results:— ' MOANA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3.Mr. E, W. Allison's Allegation, Bst. 511). (R. Bell) 1 4 Mr. J. Kean'a Phosphorus, Bst. 51b. 2 1 Mr. A. Hardie's- Makura, 9st. 8 Also started: 7 Allworthy, 7st. 101b.; 2 St. Louis, 7st. 101b.; 8 Napper Tindy, 7st. 71b.; 11 Pearl, 7st. 71b.; G Nimroa, 7st. 71b.; 5 Mary Ann, 7st. 71b.; 10 Union Jack, 7st. 71b.; )2 Delilah, 7st. 71b. j 9 Pekcrangi, 7st.- 71b.; 10 Troublesome,- 7st. 71b. Phosphorus and St. Louis got tho best of a good start, but Allegation ran into lirst place at tho four-furlong post, and won by half'a length, with Makura close up third. Time, lmin. 80 4-ssec. TAKAPUNA HURDLES, of 110' so vs. One, milo and a half. 1 Mr. R. Hauuon's Shebeen, 109t. 31b. 7 Mr. J. Brown's Pip, 9St.'2 2 Mr. R. M'Miken's Explosive, 9st. 101b. 3 ' Also started: 4 Heyboy, lOst.j 6 Miss Livonia, lOst.; 3 Tiri, 9st. Gib.; 9 Joe, 9st.; 5 Pat, 9st.; 8 Eripdale, 9st. ' - Miss Livonia, Heyboy. Joe, and Pip led from the barrier, with Shebeen lying almost' last. Shebeen, however, -, camo through four from home, and won easily from Pip, with Explosive three ilongths away third. Heyboy and Joe fell. ■Time, 2min. 58 3-sseo. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs and a half. 2 Mr. F. J. Macmanemin's A'pellori, 7st. 121b (R. E. Brown) 1 1 Mr. George Robinson's Overtime, Bst. Blb. 2 4 Mr. E. Kelly's Bluo Garment, 76t. 21b. 3 Also' started: 7 Bow Bells, 7st. 91b. j 9 Monoline, 7st. 71b.; 3 Red Lupin, 7st. Gib.; 6 Kotiropu, 7st. 31b.; 10 Mighw Atom, 7st. lib.; 11 Cloudy Dawn, 7st.;• 8 Lucille, 7st. j 5 Elegance, 6st. 81b."-,'• ' Lucille soon took command, and lead tho field till' half-way, but then faded away, and Apelloni coming strongly, won by three-quarters Of a length from Overtime, with Blue Garment 60me distance away third. Timo, lmin. 10 2-ssco. TAKAPUNA HANDICAP, of 300 wva. Ono milo and a half. • 1 Mr. E. Price's Eloctrakoif, by ■ ■ Menschikoff—Electra,-.Bst. lib. ■ , (O'Shoa) 1' 2 Mr. E. W. Alison's Tiresome, Gst. 111b. 2 3 Mr. J. D. Kemp's Jolie Fille, Bst. 51b. 3 Also started: 5 Advocate, 7st. 41b.; 4 •Semolina, Gst., 111b.j G Ruatangota, Gst. 101b.

; jSemolina, took command tho rise of tli<* 'barluer'with' Elocttakoff lying hondv. Three furlongs from home Jolie Fillo nent to the front, and led; into tho straight. Electrakoff and Tiresome' then came fast, tho former winning by a short head, with. Jolie Pillo two and a half lengths away third.. Time, 2min. 10 l-sscc. HOBSON HANDICAP,, of 120. eovs. , t Pour furlongs. 3 Mr. B: Goldwater's Loloma, 7st. (O'Shea) 1 2 Mr. E. Hannon's King Lupin, 7st. ... 2 1 Mr. H. I). de La tour s Lady Alicia, . 9st. 101b. .i.. 3 Also started: 4 Christine, 7st. 61b.i 5 Obdurate, 7st. 21b. \ 1 , Kin" Lupin made the,most of . a slight advantage at the start, but'Loloma quickly overtook him, and . won easily ny a length and a quarter, with Lady Alicia three lengths away third. Time, 55 2-ssce. RANGITOTO HANDICAP, of 100 govs' '. ' • Pive furlongs and a half. 1 Mr. L. Harris's Toreador, Bst. 81b, . (Conquest) 1 6 Mr. E. W. Alison's Elegance, 7st. 21b.' 2 4 Mr. A. N. Dingle's Kotiropu, Bst. 121b. 3 Also started: 3 Worcester, 9st.; 2 Tripoli, 7st. 71b.; 5 Bob the Banter, Tst. 51b. Worcester was badly left at the barrier. Toreador led all tho way, and won by three-quarters of a : length, with Kotiropu a head away third. Time, * lmin. lOseo. WAIWEEA HURDLES, of 125 sovs.. One mile and three-quarters.' v 4 Mr. J: Chisholm's Hyperion, flat. ' ■ : ■ ■ (Kelly) 1 1 Mr. Mclloy's Surplus, lOst. 41b. ...... 2 1 Mr. Geo. Wallace's Seaman, Sat. 111b. 3 Also started: 2 Miss Explosion, lOst. lib.; 5 The Chief, 9st. 51b. Tho Chief fell at the first hurdle and 1 Surplus, took tho lend early, but Hyperion cfimo strongly three furlongs from homeland won by three lengths. Seaman was seven lengths away third. Time, 3min. 20 2-sseo. . . ' . " - . ANNIVERSARY 'WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. ' Ono mile. 3 Mr. .W. Handley's Worcester, 7st. 13lb. 1 (Buchanan) ,1 1 Mr. L. Harris's Virtue, 7st. 71b. ... 2 6 Mr. H. T. Oben's Flying Soult, Bst. 21b. ' 3 Also started: 2 Admiral:Soult. Bst, slb. j 4 Master Jack, Bst. 21b.; 8 Mannpourl,7st. 111b.; 5 Semolina, 7st. 111b.; 7 Cloudy Dawn, 7st. 101b. . ' Master Jack was left at the barrier. Virtuo led until lialf-wny, whon Worcester took oommand, winning by two and a halflengths, with Flying Soult a neck awny. Time, lmin, 44 2-sscc. ~ •

POVERTY BAY ACCEPTANCES.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Glsborno, February 2, Tho following are. tho-acceptances for tho first day ,of tho Poverty Bay Turf Club's meeting:— WELTER -HANDICAP, of 70 soys. Oho mile—Auldearn, 9st. 111b.; Montiform, 9st. 101b.; Rising Sun, Bst. Sib.; Tatimi, Sst. 21b.; Repeal, Bst. ; FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES RACE, of 70 sovs. One milo and three-qunrtors. —Reservoir, lOst.; Spate, Ost. slb.'; llaurere, 9st. 51b.; Forward, 9st. 21b.; Kirkby, 9st.; Bill and Coo, 9st.; Marmoe, Ost.; Callv Bridge, Ost. ' TELEPHONE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Fivo furlongs.—Our Queen, 9st. 21b.; Eocene, Bst. 91b.; My Lady, Bst. 21b,: Weo Roso, 7st. 51b.; Mora; 7st, 31b.; Evadne, 7st. 31b.; Arosine, Gst. 121b. TURANGA STAKES HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter.— Birklinc, Bst. 121b.; Allegory, Bst. 10lb.; Waiorewn, Bst.; Monorail, 7st. 101b.; Goldon Loop, 7st. 51b.; VI, 6st, 91b. ;-Esinch,, Gst. 71b.; Colleen Dhu, Gst. 71b. MAIDEN SCURRY,-of GO sovs. Four furlongs (weight Bst.).—Leadlight, Golden Glade, Flash, Earl Marshal, Gazette, Ridsdale, Hima, Soultie, Pakaro, Lady Coolc, Aldgowaii, Despatch Carrier, Oma» tore. • COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 60 eovs. Six furlongs.—Scorch, Ost. 71b.; Auldearn, Ost. 41b.; My Lady, Ost, Slb.s Caher Davon, Bst. 91b.; Spate. Bst. 31b.; Rising Sun, 7st. 101b. i Faith, 7st. 8lb.; Aldgowan, 7st. 31b.; Fealty,>7st. 31b.; Kaitangata, 7st.; Rcrekohu, 7st. , FIRST nACK. FLAT HANDICAP, of SO sovs. Ono mile.—Multiply, Ost.; Peacemaker, Bst. lfllb.; Ncakau, 7st. 121b.; Tyno Lass, 7st. 71b.; Marblche«d, 7st. 2ib.; Compliment, 7st. 21b.; Merrimcx, 7st. 21b. j Esmeh, 7st.;. Omatere, 7st.; Fagot. 7st. ' FLYING HANDICAP, of 120 sovs.' Six furlongs— Our Quceli, Bst. 121b.; Eocene, Bst. 51b.; Scorch, Sst. lib.; Winning Post, 7st. 81b,i Daybreak, Tst. Gib.; More®, Tst.; , Evadne, 7st»