THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1691, 6 March 1913, Page 7

THE TURF.

THE DANNEVIRKE RACES. OPENING DAY. CUP WON BY BONNY BOY. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Dannevirke, March 5. The first day of the Dannevirke races was iharked by fino weather, and • the soura'e was in good order. The totalisator investments amounted to <£10,071, as against <£10,53G for the first day last year.. Results:— TRIAL STAKES, of 65 sovs. Four furlongs. 1 Mr. W. J. Phillips's'-The Diver, by Captain Webb—dam' unknown, Bst. 101b. (If. Wilson) 1 S Innoladdo, Bst. 101b. 2 .2 New Guinea, Bst. 101b. 3 Also-started: i Holywell, Sst. 101b.; G Imposto, Bst. '101b.; 12. Asche, Bst. 101b.; 5 To Huhntu, Bst. 101b.; 9 Resonant, Bst., 101b.; 11 Salamanca, Bst. l01b.; 5 Omnta, Sst. 101b.; 10 Viper, Bst. 101b.; 11 Apoplec : tic, Sst.- 101b.; 7 Maurice, Bst. 101b. Won easily from-start to finish. Time, 53 2-ssec. DANNEVIRKE CUP, of 200 sova. One mile ailii a - quarter; 2 Mr. F. Attfield's br. h. Bonny Boy, by San Fran—Melinite, 7st. 9lb. (B. Deeley) 1 1 Ariom, Bst'. 7lb. 2 3 Kina, Tst. 131b. i :. 3 Also started: 5. Rangintua, Tst. 131b'.; 4 ' Vi, Tst.; 7 Cork, Tst.; 8 Boronia, 6st. 9lb.;' 6 Hautu. •■■■..;.:. ' ' This was a splendid Tace. Hautu led for the first six furlongs, but Bonny Boy got in front in the straight and won by two lengths, a length separating second /and thii;d. Time,-2min. llsec. ;TAHORAITI HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Soven furlongs: ' 2 Mr. G. Penfold's b. m. Huia, by Kilcheran—Arai te Uru, Bst. 101b. (A. Oliver) 1 3 Settler, Bst. 101b 2 3 Misty, Bst. ; 3 Also started: 10 Teviotdale, 9st. lib.; 9 Papamarama, 9st. lib.; 1 Redloh, Bst. 91b.; , 1 Leonta, Bst. 41b.; 11 Braeburn t Bst. 31b.; G Top Note, sst. lib.; 7 Otama, Sst. 91b.; 7 Otama,'Bst.; 11 Jessamine, Bst.j 5 ■ Colleen-Dhu, Sst.; 11 Aviator, Sst. Won'easily by two lengths. Time, lmin. ■ 29 2-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 85 sovs,' Four furlongs. 1 Mr. Frederick's b. g. Astor, by Coronet—Blompett, Tst. 21b. ■ (J. O'Shea) 1 1 Immer, Tst.. 101b. 2 5 Bertrade, Tst. >....' 3 Also'started: 4 Birkful, Bst-21b.; 3 Tho 'Summit; Tst. 91b.; 6 Head's Hero, Tst. 51b.; 8 Berg, Tst. ; 7 Lady Teazle, fet/Tlb.. Won from start to finish. Time,-49sec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of TO; sovs. , Five furlongs,. B Mr, W. J. Phillips's 'i'ne Diver, by Captain Webb—dam unknown, Tst. ,71b. (E. Lowe) 1 7 Martlet, Tst 2 3 Axis; Tst. 9lb. ..'.... ! ' 3 Also- started: 1 Caller Daroti; Ost 21b.; 4 Parktide, Sst. 91b.; 5 Runaway Girl, Tst.' 71b.; 6 Portraiture, Tst. Tib. Won from start 5 to finish by a length and a half. Time, lmin. 2 2-ssec. TAMAKI WELTER HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. • Six i furlongs. ■ , 1 Mr. J. C-ieoTge's'b. g. Crown Pearl, by Coronet—St. Ada, 9st. 91b. ' ' ' , ' . (Av Oliver) 1 2 Mon Ami, Bst. slb. 2 8 Ascalon, Bst. 41b .......; 3 Also started: 3 Our Queen,.9st. lib.: T' Merton, Bst. '71b.'; 9 Naumai, Bst. lib.: 5 Montreal, Bst. 31b.; 4 Vibration, Bst. 31b.; 10 To Kahurangi, Sst.; 8 ICillaloo, Tst. UIb v . Won all the way by two lengths. Time, lmin: losec. , JIAKIRIKIRI. HACK HANDICAP, of »,, 85 iiSix'.fttrlongs.-;i, „„i Multifid—Lady Augusta, Bst. 131b. 1 2 General Madera, 6st. Tib. 2 a Ti°Jl nly m: tnrtel : s -. Won «asily "by'half a length. ..Timo,., lmin.. .19sec NOTES ON THE RACING. \ ißy Telegraph.-'Special Eeporter.) fi, i. •!. it. Dann 6virke, March 5. though it threatened rain in the early morning the sun shone out brightly afterwards, and the conditions were all that could be desired for tlio opening daj' ot the Dannevirke' meeting.' There a big crowd present,' and the totalisator unable to handle all the moriev .offering. Bonny Boy, ridden, by Deeley, won the Cup in good 6tyle, and pofhaps his poor at Woodrxlle may bo accounted for the that he is not a boy's horse. . Crown Pearl's victory was a, severe § facer" for double-ovent. layers, and it is understood, that ,tho eonnections . of. the latter horse "threw in" for a-good win over the double. Average fields were run out, • in all except the concluding ' Brent; : ~ .

i "thing stood out by itself,on looks in the Maiden field, but the result proved that The Diver was a. good 141b. x better than the second horse,' Innoluddo, while the Hastings tip, New. Guinea (Birkenhead—Sweet Helen) was a-poor third. The winner was in charge throughout, and won comfortably from Innoladdo, with the third horso some distance back. The last-named hung out badly at the home turn, but 'it- made no difference 'to the result of the race. • '

Bonny Boy, ridden by Deeley, annexed tho Cup from the favourite, Arioni. It tvns a good race, but in the run home the winner was always going a bit better than the favourite, who had nome from n long way back, while the winner was Rlways well place<l. The unlucky horse of the race was Vi, who was badly handled, and covered a lot more'ground than anything in the race. Kina finished well, -and just missed second place. Rangiatua ran badly,'but Cork was prominent ' right' into tho straight.. The place-getters were the best backed on thee machine.

Huia, whose 'Woodvillo form foreshadowed a victory for him in the Taho-' hiiti Hack Welter, scored very comfortably from Settler, ' who' was runner-up at Woodville. The Otaki mare took charge after passing the half-mile, and was not again headed. Leonta ran a good race, being in the leading division till the last fifty yards, when his' condition gave out, but-the race may be depended upon to work a.big improvement in him, Papamaramu was in tho bunch for tho first part of the race, but did not finish-well. Misty and Settler both got. bad /passages in the early part. The former was on the big side, and his good showing was a great surprise:Vogue rumours were afloat concerning the condition of Astor, who was reported to have been east in the sand roll on the morning, but, despite this, the- horse finished a pronounced, favourite in the Nursery Handicap, and won all the way after running out badly at the home, turn. Immer. stayed on well under her, big weight;' and got second place, which position she has filled in her last three starts, jl'ho Highden filly Bertrada (Charlemagne .11—Couroiine) was third, with 'the others down the course.

Caher Davon' -was made the hottest favourite of the day in the Electric Hack Handicap, but he ga.ve a shocking exhibition, and finished out of a place. At (the barrier he gave.a lot of bothor, but {jumped out well. Aft'er poing a couple of chains ho oommenced. "pig jumping," rind ifell back into last place. In the straight, [however, he improved a lot, but could oiot get nearer than fourth. The Diver iwns saddled tip.a second .tunc, and, putting up a 71b. penalty, he again led all the wayi am ' won easily. Parldido ran badly, arid disappointed a large army of 'Hawsrii followers, who invested heavily on him.;

As the result of a good gallop before 1 paving home, Crown Pearl was made a very warm favourite in the Taniaki .Welter Handicap, and, jumping out clear, of the field, ho wns not headed on tho journey down tlie back, Our Queen ran up to liini fast,' but Oliver rodo the topweight" hard, and was first round the bend; In the straight, Asralon displaced Our Queen, and looked like' getting around, but Mpn Ami finished very fast and beat him home. Montreal was next to tho placed horses, nnd then came Our Queen. 'Out of the ten acceptors in the final event, only General Jfadero was sent out to dispute the issue with Multiply. The form of tho latter in tho Jackson Stakes was responsible for the wholesale. defections. TTie favourite, after jumping of) wall, allowed General Madero to lead for a couple of furlongs, but then took charge and won nicely.

[ ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. (By Telegraph— Press Association.) Palmerston North, March 5. The following aro the acceptances for the second day of the Dannevirke races:— ' MAIDEN PLATE, of 65 sovs. I'ivc furlongs.—Holywell, The Great Mogul, Impostor, Master Achilles, Hinepni, Asche, Tehuhuti, Innokuklo, SaUmuinna, Owata, Viper, Miss Zisca, Mamarice, Sleigh Bell, Marblehead. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mile ;ind a quarter.—Ariom, Bst. 131b.; Bonny Boy, Bst. 91b.; Kina, Bst. 31b.; Rangiatua, 7st. 111b.; V'i, Gst. 131b.; Montreal, list. 131b.; Cork, Gst. 71b. TELEPHONE HACK, of 70 sovs. Five fnrlongsj—Teviotdale, Sst. 121b.; Caher Dnvon, Bst. 121b.; Parlctide, Sst. Jib.; No Idee, Tst. 111b.; Axis, 7st. 01b.; Portraiture, 7st. lib.; Martlet, Gst. 131b.; Holywell, Gst. 71b.; New; Guinea, Gst. 71b. KAITOKE WELTER. Six furlongsCrown Pearl, lOst. 91b.; Our, Queen, Ost. lib.; Mon Ami, Bst. 81b.; Ascalon, Bst. lib.; Vibration, Bst.; Heather, 7st. 131b.; Naiimai, Tst. 101b.; ICillaloo, 7st. 71b. TAPUATA HACK, of 73 sovs. One mile.—Awahou, Ost. 111b.Huia, Ost. lib.; Pnpainarama, Sir Daniel, Bst. 131b.; Kuropotangi, Sst. 31b.; Bedloh, Bst. 21b.; Leontn, Tst. 131b.; Braebul'n, J[st. 91b.; Topnote, . 7st. 81b.; Jesamine, <st. 71b.; Otama, Tst. 71b.: Misty, Tst. Tib. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of TS sovs. Five furlongs.—Astor, Sst. 01b.; Birkful, Bst.; The Summit, Tst. jilb.; Bertrada, Tst. 21b.; Bedeuhani, Tst.; Lady Teazle, 6st. 71b. MANCtATEKA HACK, of 75 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Hantu, Sst. 31b.; Sir Daniel, Sst.; Settler, Tst. lllb.; Crown Battery, Pst. 71b.; Master Malhchi, 6st. Tib.; Apoplectic, Gst. Tib.; Borsil, Gst. Tib.; Resonant, 6st. Tib. THE NELSON RACES.. Satisfactory, acceptances have been received for the first day of the annual race meeting of the.Nelson Jockey Club, to be held' at Richmond Park racecourse on Wednesday and Thursday, March 12 and 13. The" hack and open events have filled well, and, as usual, the fields in the two trotting events will be exceptionally large. Since last, meeting considerable improvements have been effected, ihelud- ' ing tlio re-fencing of the course, tlio erection of a new nnd commodious totalisator house, and the enlargement of the saddling paddock, etc. The services of Mr. R. E. Harley,. of Rangiora, have been secured as starter.. The totalisator will bo under the able nianagement of Mr. H. ■James,-'.of-Greymouth. This year the club increased the'stakes by another .EiiO, and the liberal response oil the part, of owners indicates that the meeting will be'a very successful one. STARDANGER SCRATCHED. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, March 5. Stardancer was scratched at 2.45 p.m. to-day for the Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps.. . STIPENDIARY STEWARDS. ■ 'AT WORK AT FLEMINGTON. By Telegraph—l'resa Association—Copyright Melbourne, March 5. Stipendiary stewards now controlling racing under the V.R.C. held an inquiry .into the Essendon Stakes running. Shanakan, on Offa, who made the running for Piastre, was reported for interference wit]i N Eudorus and Almissa. It transpired that Shanalinn took •'instructions during the race from M. Connell, on Piastre, and misunderstood them. Shanahau was suspended for three months, and Coiinell fined ,£lO for improper conduct. Shanahan is appealing. A.J.C. WEIGHTS. BIG AUTUMN EVENTS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Oopyrlg'm (Rcc. March 5, 9.30 p.m.) Sydney, March 5. - Weights for the principal events'at the Australian Jockey . Club's Autumn-meet; ving have now " beejl", r tl&clal'ed; ■ r '■ ■' lii : the Doncaster Handicap Lady Medallist is top-weight with'9st. Blb. Other weights are Ventura Tst.'l3lb., Wild- West Tst. 101b.,' arid loli' Tst. 61b; ; In the Sydney Cup The Parisian is topweight, with 9st. 61b. Other weights are, Lady Medallist Bst. 101b., and Midnight Sun Bs.- 81b. FIXTURES. March 5 and 6—Dannevirke B.C. Autumn. March 12 and 13—Southland B.C. Autumn. March 12 and 13—Napier Park E.C. ■Autumn... March 17.—Opunake R.C. Annual. March. 22, 21, and 29—Australian J.C. Autumn. March 24 —Waipulcurau J.C. Annual. March 24 and 25—Canterbury J.C. Autunin. March 24 and 25—Feilding J.C.Easter. March 22 and 21—Auckland R.C. Autumn. •March 22 and Wairarapa E.C. Autumn. March-21 and 25—Riverton R.C. Annual. March 26—Weatland R.C. Autumn. April 2—Reefton J.C. Autumn. April 2 and sr-Wellington R.C. Autumn. April 9 and 10-Manawatu R.C. Autumn. April 16 and 17—Hawke's Bay J.C. Autumn. . .