THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1711, 31 March 1913, Page 7

THE TURF.

i A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY'S RACING. HARPIST WINS A.J.C. PLATE. fey Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright (Rec. March 29, 7.15 p.m.) . Sydney, March 29. Tho weather was bright and cool for the concluding • day of tho Australian Jockey Club's autumn meeting. The fcurth day of the meeting is regarded ns the "stayers' day," no race on the card, escept that for two-year-olds, being under one mile and a quarter. ■ Barios had the test credentials as a stayer of thoseengaged in the Rous Handicap for three-year-olds, and was a firm favourite. Tartantis got a lead' of. eight leiigths at the five-furlong post, but Barios caught him at tho distunco and won easily.' > Jacamar, who is going to India, was a, strong favourite in the Place Handicap, but ho failed to repeat the good gallops * of tho first two days and only got fourth. ,-Hallowjnas finished -just as on the previous Saturday and beat the unlucky Lochauo. . Both the steeplechases,were failures from the standpoint of the number of starters, there being only four on Monday and tivo to-day. The Miser fell a mile from tho pest, leaving. Sir Lethe to canter home. Piastre's absence from tho A.J.C. Plate was due to his off foreleg proving tronbloscme. A long spell will perhaps be necessary. Jf'Donald. Ciidiinia's usual pilot, bad not recovered from the effects of his Sydney Cup ride, autl Lambert, who has dono well in long-distance races, had tho mount. Cadonia galloped kindly for two miles, then, despite hard riding, dropped back. Though he came again he was unable'to wipe off the deficiency. Harpist, well, ridden by M'Lachlan, was never further back than second. •. The Second Nursery Handicap saw Mal- ■ brook, when showing a bold front'in tho straight, br4ak a fetlock. An attempt will bo made to' save the horse for the stud. A fine finish 'in the lust nace brought a - very'sncccssful meeting" to .a close. . Mr. G. D. Greenwood, tho owner of Valido has lodged notice of appeal against the stipendiary stewards' decision in respect to the horse's running on the first two.days Of the meeting., . . Results:— ' • ....

EOUS HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile anil three furlongs. Mr. E.-Ji. FraserVbr. c. 'Barics, by . Grriftoil—Diamonds, Sat. olb. . - ■ ■ (Connell) • 1 Tartanus, 7st. -21b. (Pinn) 2 lota, 7st.. 31b. (Williams). 3 Ten .started. .. Won by three lengths. Leta was two lengths away. Time, 2min. 22sec. PLACE HANDICAP,, of 750 sovs. Onb mi!o and a h#lf. Mr. F. Morton's b. -It. Hallowmas, by Martiigdn—Halloween, svrs., Bst. 101b (Lambert) 1 Lcchano,'Bst. 71b'. (Pike) 2 Patrimony, 7st. >...... (Bracken) !) Also started: Jaeamiir; Bernard, Didus, and N.S.W. , Patrimony led for a mile, followed by Lochano, Hallowmas, and •Bernard. At tlie straight' Lochano was leading Jacamar and Patrimony, but Hallowmas put in' a' fine run on the last hundred and won easily by two lengths and.a half. Time, ilinin. 35sec. ' SECOND STEEPLECHASE, of. 400 sovs. Three' miles. Mr. iT.'Jt., Cameron's b. g. Sir Lethe, by Lethe—Master Agnes ■ mare, aged, llist. .(Cress) 1 ,'ho Miser, list. 121b.,'was the only other starter, but fell. Tiiue; 7min. 2isec. A.J.C. PLATE, of 1500 sovs. Three mife Mr. Hunter White's'"cF.'g.-Harpist, by Sir Tristram—-Choir Girl,'3yrs., 'Tst. ipl.b; (M'Lachlan) 1 Cadpnio' (Lambert) 2 Aurpfodii ....: (Pike) .3 Also started: llaviati.My Gavonni,and Cagiju. . . At the stand AurOfotlina . was leading Harpist, Flavian, Cagou, ~f(nd ■ Cadonia.Cadonia took fourth position along, the back, Aurofodina hAvinga four , lengths', lead from Harpist. X.'a (lonia improved his position and entering the. straight the first time the order was: Aurofodina thiee lengths from ..Harpist, who was. two lengths in front of Cadonia, with Flavian next. Cadonia. crept.'np until.passing the mile, where Cagou passed him. Harpist led into, the straight by a length from Cagou .with Cadonia coming again, but the 'last-namect failed tfi reach Harpist who won-by one length and a half. Aurofodina was four lengths awny. Time, smin. 29sec. . SECOND MISERY HANDICAP, of 500 .. sovs. Six furlongs Mr. >S. Hordern's ,b. c. Portrush, by Petrillo—lrish Corner, -7st. • 131b. . (Barnett) 1 Lady Multiform,-7st. 41b.- (Bolton) 2 Sir Tarka, 7st. 71b. ■ (Townsend) 3 Thirteen started. Won by three-quart-ers of a length. Tiriie, ,lmin. 15sec. FINAL HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile and d half. Mr. M. Harris's br. ni. Angelique, by Newhavctt—Angelii, Gyrs., 7st. 111b. ' (J. Lightfoot) 1 Embracer, Bst. 21b. ...., (Williams) 2 John .Porter, tot. '101b. (Hook)' 3 Nine started. Nei:ks separated, the placed horses. ■ ■ •

N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING MEETING. BRIGHT WINS' THE BIG -MONEY. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, March 30. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Easter meetin# was. concluded today in glorious weal her. There was a largo attendance. Miss. Florrin C. went out in the last ntce, but was ordered back to tho paddock, and the investment money was afterwards returned to her hackers.Tho totalikitor investments were .£26,147, compared with 10s. en the. corresponding dii'y last year,, making the- total for the meeting 10s., against ,£38,472 10s, last year, 'l'ho following are the results:— . i 1 HALS WELL HANDICAP (in harness), of 135 sovs. One iViile- and a halt.—.l Frank Traoey, Usee., ]; 5 Prince Poole,■sseo., 2; 1 Aoten. Itos, 9sec., 3. Also started: 13 Mliy Dillon, scr.; 11 Padiant Morn, Jsec.j SI George Hard, 4scc,; 7 Tho Next, osec.; G Merry ■ Child, Bsec.; 12 Lincoln, Jun., B»sc.j 11 Potonia, Bsec.; 10 i'irst Alarm,.. 9. ; ee.; 8 Erina, 9sec.; 4 Soda, 3sec.; 2 Corbeil.Dsec. won by six lengths, «i neck between sccond and third. Time, ,'imin. 35 l-ssec.

HARVEST HANDICAP (in saddle), of 1.15 sows. One mil* and A hall'.—l MOll- - Ib'sec., 1; 11 itepeater, 12sec„ 2; II) Wild Tree, 7sec., 8. Also started: 9 Sub- • mfriiie,. scr. ;• S Bushranger, 13sec:; 7 Vigorous, Usee.; G Corinna, Msec.; 3 .Rosalie, i4see.: 5 j/Mtii, 17.-;ec.; 2 Quick Eye," ljseo.; G Mayflower, 18sec.; 12 Clevewood, 18?ee.; 4 Armfiinentcr, 18see. Won by six lengths, half n length between second and third. Time, 3mjn. 42sec. ■ METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (in harness), of 350 sdvs. Two miles. 12 Bright, 3se: .' 1 14 Ruby S., Bsec. 2 10 Littlo. Til),. 4sf\:. .'. 3 Also started: 13 A'berfeldy, '2scc.; St. Swithln, 3sec.j 0 Quincey, 2.m*.; 4 Adonis, Bsec.; I Jvord Dillon, 4seo.; II Lord Heath-, cote, 4sec.; 2 Piecework, (Isee.; 5 Dayspring, 7soc.; ll Betel Nyt, 7sec.; 7 Prince Wilkin, Bsec.; 15 Andy'-Began, Bsec.; 8 Mirnmar, Bjec. Won, by two lengths, a length .sefwrnting second and tllird. Time, 4min. 38 2-Bscc. TROTTERS" HANDICAP (in harness;, of 200 sovs. Two miles.—s Redchild, scr., lj 3 Elcctric .Pack, 15scc., 2; 7 Te ICuiti, 155e0., 3. , Also started: '2 Electrocute, 9540.'; G Bfookbell, lOseft.; 4 Adventuress,, llsec.; 1 Little Stranger, 13sec. Won by ft length. Time, 4m::n. 3G 1-Sscc. WIIKIN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 135 sovs. Two miles.—3 Red Mac, 12sec., 1; 5 Miramar, Gscd., 2; 8 ICalgoorlio, lflsec., 3. Alto started: 2 Ilribery, 2scc.; 7 Link, 4s«o.;'ll Wallace, Jnn., Gsec.; 4 Bonification, IO30C.; (! Elm wood, lOscc.; 9 Lady Rattoo, 12sec.; 1 Lady Sybil, 12sec.; 10 Gortio L,, Usee... 'Won by four lengths, hvo lengths between second ond third. Tinro, 4min. .45 4-f>=;ec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 135 sdvs. Two miles—G Eileen, 69ec., 1; 9 Proud Girl, sse'c„ 2; 10 Hernia L., 4see., ,3. Won'-'by three 'lenuth?, two • 1., ,'4sec„ 3. Also started: 4 Peusuder,' . Ewr.; 11 Petruohio, scr. i 10 Frandosia, Bor.; 5, Childsdale, lsec.; 7 Rolf Boldrc-

• v'yl, lsec.; 12 Lyonnais, sec.; Bold M s ; ■!. Soec.; General Elmo; 8 ,I'rmiz Jo1. 0.T.C., vsec. Won by throe • ' ■ . lengths separating tecond a"' l i l ., l ''!- iu-rfiSeMSS ItANDICAP (in harness), vi. 180 govs, Ono mile.—2 Bell Metal, usee., 1; i Emmrline, scr., 2; !! Prim-ess Louise, ssec„ 1 .Also started: 4 Gianclla, Ssec.; 5 l J rince Alert, 3sec. Won by lliree lengths, five lengths between second ami third. Time, 2min. I t 2-.'j.-ec. PAHEWELI. HANDICAP (|n saddle), of 160 sovs. Ono mile.—l Hellis, 2?ec„ 1; (i Bribery, 2sec„ 2; 3 Lord H'eathcote, .Jsec., 3. Also started: 8 Lopp. lsec.; 10 Schoolgirl, 2se:v, Barmaguie, 2iec.; Also started: 3 Millie C., 2sec.; 9 liipon Child, Usee.; 5 Red Ribbon, 3sec.; 10 Silver Illnck, l?ec.; 11 Ned C'orbett, bee.; 4 Dayspring, 4sec. Won by a neck, third liofse four lengths further away, 'lime, 2min. 15 4-ssec. VALIDO'S RUNNING. CHALLENGE BY MR. GREENWOOD. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright ; Sydney, March 29. Jlr. G. D. Greenwood, owner of Valido, oilers to give ,£IOOO to any charity if anyone can disprove his statements regarding his betting transactions, as set out yesterday. SYDNEY Y.EARUNG SALES. Sydney, March 28. The following further sales of yearlings are reported:—Bardolph—Bonnibel filly, 310 guineas; Bright Steel—Quatrefoil colt; 330 guineas; Caiman—Good-bye colt, 320 guineas; Malstcr—Scntrona filly,, 301) guineas; llalstei'—Cross Step, filly/420 guineas; Jlalstcr—Suivre filly, 000 guineas; Malster—l.W.D. filly, 625 guineas. Mr. Currie. of Now Zealand, bought the Bright Mimer —Sureto filly for 100 guineas. (Rcc; March 31, 0.35 a.m.) Sydney, March 30. At the. yearling sale? a Poseidon-Cre-niona colt was sold for 600 guineas. Two fillies by Harrow- and a colt by King Unfits were offered on account of Mr. G. M.. Currie, of Now' Zealand, and passed in. NOTES AND COMMENTS. IBr Glbncok.l

Matters aro now taking a serious turn at Trentham, and tho work during tlio next couple of niorniugs should be full of interest. -Visitors are arriving by every train, and amongst those who have already reached headquarters arc T. F. Goddard, with Patriotic and Tetikura. O. Cox (BecipeandChaininade), K. O'Donnell (Bon Ton, Bon Rove, and Culprit), H. Cutts (Heatherbrae, Autummis, Cileniinnan, and Scottish Star), li.. Gooseman (Bliss), L. Wnd;lo!l (D.-iyfly, Bootle, Hasknyne, Ainsdale, Altcar, and Peary), M. Hobbs (Mowbray, Bradamante, Ogier, Hinaldo, and Salzburg), and P. Mason (Zeus, Historiette, Emperador, and Canute). It now turns out that the reported sale of Los Angelos was incorrect. The gelding was certainly knockcd down to *V. Clarke, but he was merely buying him iii lor the owners, as the reserve was not reached. .. The Kiccarton trainers H. Cutts. I?. O'Donnell, P. Mason, and. M. Hobbs will all take their teams to the Manawatu meeting, at the conclusion of the Trentham gathering, while the last-named pair will also go on to Hastings the week following Pahnerston North.

Wor<l comes from Pahnerston North that Gladiolo has left T. George's stables, and will in future be trained by P. Eva, who also lias Monologue under his care. Exetti'oii went amiss after racing at Tauherinikau, and will not be seen under siik at Trentham. Mr. W. E. Bidwill's colours will bo carried by Imagination and Submersion. , • From' a spectacular .point of view, one of the features,uf ;the' Wellington; ineeting will, be the steeplechase " event's./ Althoush the field is not a good one,, there are soye'ral good jumpers in it, and as the Trentham .country is,anything .but- difficult,. the. majority of'the runners should get round safely. . ' By. his win over his solitary opponent in the Second Steeplechase at Eandwick, . Sir Lethe has now got back more than (ho purchase money paid for him spine two months ago. He was also second in. the. First Steeplechase run on Easter Monday, and won by The Miser. J. M. Cameron will probably next race the Lethe gelding at Fleinington, where the big fences should be all in his favour. Harpist, who brought about the unexpected defeat of Cadonia in_ the A.J.C. Plate, three miles, at Eandwick, on Saturday, is the horse that B. Deeley rode into second- place behind Cider iu the A.J.C.. Derby in . the. spring,' when ho started as a rank' outsider.

Locliano, who acted as runner-up. to Hallowmas in the Place Handicap at Pandwick on Saturday, also ran second inthe Coogee Handicap during the week, while in January last the PositanO mare filled second berth behind Angeli<iue in Tattersall's Clip. Mr. J; E. Henrys, who acted as judge at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting, returned from Christchurch yesterday morning. Sir Letho was certainly entitled toa\vin at Hahdwick. In his four starts on that course ho has gained three seconds and Saturday's win. x ' From the Marlborough Racing Club comes iul invitation to attend the Autumn meeting to be held on April 30 and May 1; The club, with its usual generosity, has extended the courtesy to many sportsmen from this island, and no <toubt tho invitations will receive, generous support.

Weights for the first day's events at the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Autumn meeting will be declared 011 Friday next. Owners arc reminded that acceptances for the first day's events at the Maunwatu Pacing Club's Auhimnmeetins closc tomorrow night with eV- club's secretary,. Mr. J. M. Johnston. Pnlmerston North. Pinal payments for the Man.iwatu Stakes, and for the Sires' Produce Stakes are due at the some time. Hallowmas, wh? won the Place Handicap at Kamlwiek on Saturday, has been a good performer this season. He won the Wavcrley Handicap and tho Squatters' Handicap at the A.J.C. Spring meeting, and acted as runner-up to Pmfctre in the Melbourne Cup and the Autumn Stokes. 1 '.Nominations for the Marlborough Pac'il'tg Club's Autumn meeting close on Friday next. lu connecfioh with .this fixture it may be said that there is certainly a great attraction in tho splendid course, up-to-date, and. new appointments,' besides the certainty of beautiful weather always experienced at this meeting. The .pleasure of competing at the meeting is not fully realised by many owners ami .■'trainer,", who are under a misapprehension with reference to tho difficulty, of attending it.

FIXTURES. April 2 and s—Wellington R.C. Autumn 1 . April 9 and ID—Mahnwatu R.C. Aiihunn. April 16 anil 17—Hawke's Bay J.C. Autumn. • April 23 1111(1 24 —South Canterbury .1.0. Autumn. April 24 and 25—Masterton R.C. Autumn. April ail and May I—Marlborough R.C. Autumn. May 8 ami !)—Ashburton County K.O, Autumn. April 16 and 19—Avondate J.C. Autumn, jluy 22 and at—'Wanganui J.C. Winter. Julio 3 and 4—Dtmedin J.C. Winter.