THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1757, 23 May 1913, Page 7

THE TURF.

WANGANUI WINTER MEETING

FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. GLENMORE WINS THE STEEPLECHASE. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) ' Wanganui, May 22. Tho Wanganui Jockey Club's winter meeting opened to-iiay in weather that was fine, but bitterly cold, Tho attendance was large and speculation was very brisk, tho inachino handling ■£18,643, as compared with «£1C,123 for tho first day of the winter meeting last year—an increase for to-day of ,£2515. The going was fair, and the racing very gooi). Results :— BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. v 1 Mr. Ross Allan's Postillion, by Advance—Brown Spec., Bst. Gib. (A. Oliver) 1 2 Mr. S. Brereton's Ineuru, by Maniapoto—Kohioa, 7st. 101b. (J. Conquest) 2 3 Executors of late Mr. J. Ryan's Grattan, by Coronet—Clemain, Gst. 71b. '. (W. Bell) 3 Also started: 10 Fort William, Sst. (W. Young); 7 Sanguinary, Sst. 31b. (L. JVileon); 4 Blue Garment, Bst. lib. (R. E. Brown); 12 Mulga Bill, Bat. (N. Goddard); 6 Mnkara,. 7st. 12lb. (W. Price); 11 Katua, 7st. 91b. (L. Nodder); 13 Roosevelt, 7st. 61b. (C. Brown); 5 Lady Louisa, 6st. 131b. (C. Carmont); 8 Stepney, Gst. 131b. (N. Percival); 9 Touey, Gst. 91b. (M. Lambert). The. field got away fairly well, Postillion being the iirst to show out. Coming' into the straight Postillion forged ahead and at the distance staved off a challenge from Ineuru and won by half a length. Grattan was a length and a quarter away third. Sanguinary was fourth." Time.'lmin. 15 -t-Ssec. HACK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 125. sovs. About two miles. 2 Mr. H. C. Cameron's Kauroa, by, Captain Webb—Sassafras, lOst. 91t>. (W. Adams) 1 9 Mr. J. B. Gnisford's The Ranter, by Wanderer—Dreadnought mare, 9st. ,131b (L. Traill) 2 1 Mr. .J. R. M'Donald's Fireworks, by . Prince Cole, 9st. ;131b. • (11. M'Sweeney) 3 Also started: 5 Tyrannic, list.-lib. (L, Coleman); 1 Bismarck, lOst. lib. (J. O'Conoell); 1 Salopian, S.st. 71b. (A. M'Flynn), (bracketed with Fireworks); G Levant, Sst. 321b. (11. Futcher); 8 Makiri. Sst. 111b. (Mi 1 . A. M'Donald); 3 Rebel., Sst. 10)b. (Mr. A. Gordon); 11 Loopline, 9st. 91b. (A. Ward); 7 Drudgery, Cst. 91b. (T. 'Jones); 10 Otehau, Sst. 71b; (J. Lyford). Kauroa led the first time round, but , Fireworks, Salopian and Tyrannic were ; close handy. The order was practistilly . the same during the Inst lap, but at the . three furlongs fence Tyrannic and Salo- J pian came down, and Bismarck fell over : ihem. Kauroa came on, but a hundred : yards from homo was seriously challenged , by The Ranter who was almost a winner. However, Kauroa was given tho verdict by a head. Fireworks being about ; four lengths away third. Levant was - fourth and Rebel fifth. Time, imin. 18 ' l-ssec. Salopian broke his neck. Tho jockeys wero uninjured. , ' V"ANGANUT STEEPLECHASE HANDI- ] CAP, of GOO sovs.; second horse 100 ] sovs., and third horso 50 sovs. About 1 three miles. 1 2 Mr. H. J. Cameron's Glenmore, bv Captain Webb—Somniis mare, lOst. 1 91b (W. Adams) 1 i

7 Mr. T. P. Nolan's Leolanter, by Leo- ' lantis— Castanette, 9st. 91b. (H. Futcher) 2 i Mr. C. Gordon's Dorando, by San Frau—Ruby, lOst. lib. (Mr. A. Gordon) 3 Also started:. Antarctic, 12st. (F. Father); 1 The Native, list. 21b. (H. M'Sweeney); Okaihau, lOst. 101b. (A. M'Flynn); 10 Hawick, lOst. lib. (L. Porter); G Bravest, lOst. (ft. Gray); 5 Whimper, 9st. 81b. (R. Young); 9 luiutsford, 9st. 71b. (A. M'Connon); 10 The Spaniard, 9st. 71b. (J. O'Connell). The field were, sent away well together. Glenmore, who had been loading for tno miles, increased his lead in the straight and going' on won by a good four and a half lengths. Leolanter was about three lengths ahead of Dorando. Then came The Spaniard and Okaihau. Time, Ginin. 13 l-ssec.

KAITOKE HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. About one mile and three-quarters. 7 Mr. F. Armstrong's Morning, by Sylvia Park—Evening, 9st.

(J. Lyford) 1 G Mr. A. Alexander's Goodwin Park, by Sylvia Park—Vivat, lOst. 121b.' •

. (L. Traill) 2 1 Mr. J. Williamson's Watchchain, by Cuirassier—Decoration, Ost. ; (A. M'Flynn) 3 Also started: 2 Sea Queen, lOst. 9lb. (A. M'Connon); 3 Serenity, lOst. slb. AV. Adams); 5 Thravo lOst. 31b. (J. O'Connell) ; 4 Jack Pin, Ost. 131b. (A. Ward); 8 Big Blast, 9st. Gib. (G. Crawford); 9 Buoyant, 9st. 31b. (J. Fitzgerald); 10 Brown Star, 9st. (F. Spedman); 11 Nebulous, 9st. (E. Young); 12 O.xlcy, 9st. (F. Fntcher). Morning went to the front first, followed by Jack -Pin and Sea Queen. At tho threo_ furlongs Jack Pin had displaced Morning, with Sea Queen second, Goodwin Park third, and Morning next. Entering the straight this order was maintained, but after reaching the six furlongs post Morning led nearly all the way and won nicely by a length and a half from Goodwin Park. Watchchain was about ten lengths away third. The next home were Serenity and Sea Queen. Time, 3min. 18 l-asec.

CENTURY HURDLES HANDICAP; of 300 sovs. About two miles and a

quarter. 6 Mr. J. R. L. Stanford's Bercola, by The Officer—Hoon, lOst. 21b. (J. O'Connell) 1 E Mr. R. .1. Taylor's St. Kevin, by Sant Ilario—Pnaivai, Sst. 51b. (L. Hegarty) 2 7 Executors of lata Mr. W. F. M'Beth's • Allure, by Handsome Jack—Reniuera, 9st. 51b (F. Futclier) 3 Also started: 2 Chief Marshal, 10st. 71b. (F. Flynn); 3 Darby Paul, lOst. (T. Jones); i Marton, Sst. 71b. (VV. Adams); 9 Silva, 9st. slb. (J. Lyford); 1 Ngatimaru, 9st. 31b. (W. Young); 8 Clemency, Sst. (A. M'Flynn). Bercola was first away from a splendid start, and, despite challenges, won by ft length ami a quarter from St. Kevin, tho same distance between tho latter and Allure. Marton was fourth, and was followed homo by Darby I'aul, Ngatimaru, and Clemency, while Silva acted as whipper-in. Time, 4min. 20sec. Chief Marshal fell, his rider (Flynn) being slightly injured. CONNOLLY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 11 Mr. A. L. Lnmbess's Otahu, by Nestor—Vapour, Gst. 101b. (If. Lam boss) 1 8 Mr. J. Paterson's Passadena, by San Fran—Ngaio, Sst (V. Lec); 2 1 Mr. T. Bristol's Leonta, by Conqueror —Fairwnd, 7st. 9lb (W. Price) 3 Also started: G Multiply, Bst. Blb. (J. Conquest); 8 Byron, Sst. 3!b. (L. Wilson) ; 4 Patriotic, 7st. 12lb. (L. Nodder): 2 lady Moutoa, 7st. 111b. (W. Bell); 9 Phosphorus, 7st. 61b. (R. E. Brown); 7 Aruako, 7st. 61b. (H. Tricklobank); 5 Lady Menfchikoff, 7st. 61b. (0. M'Carten); 10 Lady Nolan, Gst. 9lb. (A. G. Reid). A great finish saw Otahu, the rank outsider, win by n head from Passadena, who was a nos& in front of Leonta, Byi'on was fourth and Phosphorus fifth. Time, 2min. 12 2-ssec. PURUA HACK FLAT HANDICAP,' of 110 sovs. One mile. Mr. C. Toon's Sweet Zinnia, by Sweet Simon—Zaida, 7st. 91b. (H. Richards) 1 Mr. Wire Tokena's Austin, by A (Ivan co —Good Luck, Sst (AV. I'rice) 2 Mr. F. W. Fitzpatrick's Mummer, by Gazeley—Mimic, 7.it. 121b. (1,. Wil.wn) 3 Also started: 10 Invader, fst. 'Mi), (A. Oliver); 7 Tiwari, Sst. 3lb. (W. Ywimf); 3 St. Serf, Bst. 21b. (L. Noildcr); /-! Kui-aco, Bst. 21b. (R. N. Simpkircv;; y Lockwood, Bst. (W. Bell); 6 Kiiriinlpi, 7st. 91b. (O. M'Carten); 12 Royal I'utr'•«, 7st. 9lb. (C. Cnrmont); 11 Moirctk-, 7>l. nil), (J. O'Shea); 9 Charge, 7sfc. Bib. (A. <i, lifid); It KuropOtangi, 7st. (If. Bess); 15 Opeke, 7st. (C. Monk); 8 Sweet Breeze, 7st, (W. Weller). Sweet Zinnia held her own, and iron nicely by a length and a half. Austin was a neck in front of Mummer. Time, linin. K 1-Sfec.

NOTES ON THE RACING. Itiy 'IWcfrraDh.—Hpceia.l Correspondent.) Wanganui, May 22. The Wanganui Jockey Club enjoyed splendid weather for the opening day of the winter rnectiiiv. There was a large

attendance, and a largo sum of money went through the machine, but hundreds of pounds wore shut out in each race. A rare turn up tuok place in tho Connolly Handicap, .when Qtaliu won by a head from Passadena, with tho favourite, Leouta, a similar distance away. Glen'luore won tho Steeplechase from end to cud quite oil his merits. Tho fall of Chief Marshal robbed tho Hurdles of a good deal of interest, Rud most people are of tho opinion that ho would have won if he had stood up, as lie appeared to bo only cantoring. There wore soveral falls during tho day, but they were all of a harmless nature. Postillion won tho Borough Handicap like a good one. He stripped in great form, and tho public niado him a good favourite. Inouru and Grattan were next in public estimation. At the start Grattan jumped away best, but Ineuru soon ran up to him. Tho pair leel Postillion and Sanguinary, with tho othors strung out.' Rounding the straight entrance, Postillion ran. up to tho leaders, and Grattan at once compounded, but Ineuru stuck to Tier task. Oliver, however, was riding very confidently, mid iu the last few strides ho gave tho black colt an oxtra kick, and lie passed tho post a neck to tho good. Ineuru and Grattan were two lengths away, followed by Sanguinary and Stepney, i'ort William was on the big side, and finished last, just a head behind Koosevelt. The Auckland representative, Bluo Garment, failed badly, and so did Makara. The placed horses finished in tho order indicated on the totalisator. The bracketed pair, Fireworks and Salopian, we'ro tho best-backed in the Hack Steeplechase. Over tho first circuit the jumping was good, but in the nest round Salopian, Tyrannic, and Bismarck fell at tho big hencoop. Fireworks was badly interfered with, and so wore several other horses. Kauroa- took charge after going six furlongs, and won all the way. In the run home his rider took matters too easily, and Traill, coming with a late run on Banter, got within a nose of tho winner. Fireworks was third, and the others wore strung out. After the raoe, Adams was cautioned by tho stipendiary stewards for careless riding. Salopian broke his neck, but tho rider, A. J. Jl'Flynn, was uninjured, and so wore Coleman, the rider of Tyrannic, aud O'Connell on I3ismarck. ' . ~ , Tho event of tho day, the big Steeplechase, came next. Tho Native, Okaihau, and Glenmore were backed in that order. At the start Glenmore dashed out in front, "and,- taking each obstacle m Jws stride, he was not again headed. Several times on the way he jumped away from the field, but as often as he did this, his rider spoiled him, and thus ho was enabled to get 'the whole distance very com- ( fortably. During the first mile his nearest attendants wete Bravest and I |ie : Spaniard, with the favourites well back. , Bravest dipped badly at the gorse, but it. | Gray made a good recovery. ■ During tha . second round Dorando, Leolanter, .bravest, Knutsford, and The Spaniard were : tho closest to tho lender. ith a nilile j to go, Glenmore was galloping well within , himself, while tho tail was brought up by , Hawick and Antarctic. The J*ntiye and t Okaihau put in claims from the six lurlongs, but could not sustain them. Leo- < lanter and -Dorando then challenge the leader, but the big hencoop steadied them, Again, at tho last fence, tho trio were \ within a couple of lengths of each other, • but the leader jumped the best, while Leo- ( lanter dipped, anu Dorando was in ■ trouble. This faulty jump spoiled Leolanter's chances, and Glenmore won eas- - ily, amidst applause. Dorando was a. poor third, and then came The Spaniard, Okaihau, Whimper, Tho Nahvo, Bravest, , Antarctic, and lfawick. Knutsford misscd the last fence, and came in with tlie

toil. Oa to-day's form, none of the horses that finished behind him can nave much chance of reversing positions with Glenmore at EllersHe. '^. sur P?¥* race wera the good showing 01 Lcolanter, and the failure of The Native and Okaihan. Antarctic was very lame after pulliitg up, and Okaihau also walked away a bit short. Bravest gave a splendid exhibition, and of the recruits, Jus was the best showing of those who finished outside a place. There wero several new-comers in tlio Hack Hurdles, and the betting was evenly distributed. At'■the start' the field-kept' «-el! toother for half a mile, when Jack Pin and Sea Queen assorted themselves, and led Morning and Goodwin Park past the stand. Sea Queen then iumped carefully, and Morning took charge and led from Goodwin -lark. Down the back Serenity, Watchchnin, and Sea Queen all put in runs, but -Morning stayed on well, and beat everything pointless. Goodwin Park was second, and then, at good intervals, came serenity, Sea Queen, and Brown Star, with Thrave and Big Blast in the rear. Watchchain, tlie favourite, Tan a fair race, as is usual with him was galloping fast at "the finish. For. the first few fences Sea Queen jumped' very quickly, but when tiring she was inclined to 6 ef: ,"P in the air. The winner is owned by Air. F. Armstrong, of Akitio, who generally keeps a jumpor or two, but has had nothing much good to represent him since Evening, who won the Wanganui Steeples a few years ago. When the field stripped for the Century Hurdles, Chief Marshal looked fit to run. for a kingdom, while St. Kevin and Ngatimaru also bore evidence of hayin" done good preparations, No fault could be found with Ngatimaru or Bercola. From a good start a crawling pace was set, the first mile taking lmin. 51sec. Here the leaders wero Suva and bt. Kevin, witli Chief Marshal, under a strong pull, third. At the fence opposito the stand, Chief Marshal had his head in his chest and came down, probably through not seeing the fence. Ngatimaru then displnced Silva. At five furlongs from home Bercola, who had been la the lead, and had been temporarily displaced, now jumped to the front and Allure also headed Ngatimaru. St. Ivovin, under the stick, came again, and was able to catch Allure, but had no chance with Bercola, who won nicely. Next to tlio placed horses came Ngatimaru and Darbv Paul (who finished at a great pace),' Marton, and Clemency. Had it not been for his fall, Chief Marshal would probably have won comfortably, but this is not meant to detract from the performance of Bercola, who stayed on well, and is now evidently at his right game. If any horse has a. chance of winning the double at EllersUe it is the ex-hack, who has improved out of all knowledge in his jumping. "Lconta should have won the Connolly Handicap" was the general verdict after the race in which the locally-owned horso was beaten by two heads, and finished third. He got all the worst of the run, but when his rider took him off the fence he fairly flew iu the run home, which was just too short for him. After the start, Byron, Patriotic, and Ladv Moutoa were the first to show out, with the favourite and Otahu whipping the field. Several times in the run down the back the fiivourito was disappointed in trving to get through. At the halfmile "Byron led from Passadena and Patriotic, while Lady Moutoa had got chopped back, and Multiply, who was also prominent, fell away beaten. Byron was in trouble as the straight was entered, and Passadena looked like scoring, but Otahu got up in time to will by a head, and Leonta, who came fast 011 the outside, was only a neck away in third nlace. Then came Byron, Patriotic, and Phosphorus. The winner was the outsfde.r of tlio field, and paid a sensational dividend. The circular track was responsible for the defeat of Mummer, who was a hot favourite in the mile hack race. He was bumped about a good deal going down (he back, and at the two furlongs post was lying about tenth. After this he got a clear run, and literally flow iu the straight, but just too lato to reach Sweet Zinnia and Austin, who wero separated iiy a neck. Lockwood mado tlio pace for lmlf a mile from St. Serf and Charge, but then broke down badly, and had to tie pulled up. Kuropotangi also pulled uii lame, .Austin ran a good raco after Mug nn the outside for a long time, but flv,Zinnia took charge two furlongs from home, and, finishing well, outstayed A •J--.I in-

WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY. (Ily Tck-grjvph.—Prcra Ae-soeia.tion.l Wanganui, May 22. Tho following weights havo been declared by Jlr. Geo. Morse for tho second day's racing on Saturday:— WINTER OATS HANDICAP, of 150 nova. Six furlongs.—Postillion. Ost. 611).; Multiply, Bst. 131b.; Merry I-rank, Bst. (lib.; Ineiiru, Bst. 21b.; Sanguinary, Bst. 21b.; Blue Garment, 7st. 121b.; Tho Great Mogul, 7st. 111b.; Makara, 7st. Sib.; Vibration, 7st. 81b.; Grattan, 7st. 71b.; Katua, 7st. 51b.; Roosevelt, 7st. 21b.; Aloha, 7st. 21b.; Heather, list. 131b.; Lady Louisa, list, lllb.; Silver Rose, Ost. 01b.; T„oney, Gst. 71b.; Gnome, 6st. 71b.; St. Serf, Cst, 71b.

BAT.GOWNIE HACK HANDICAP, of ltQ sovs. One milo and u distance. —Invadsr, !lst.; Kilrain, Bst. 91b.; Austin, Bst. 41b.; Mummer, Bst. lib.; St. Serf, Bst.; Draft, 7st. 131b.; Lockwood, 7st. lllb.; ■Arohakau, 7st. Olb.j Kurnalpi, 7st. Gjb. ; Royal Patron, 7st. 51b.; Moirette, 7st. -lib.; Maiora, 7st. 41b.; Gazalie, 7st. 41b.; Styx, 7st. Mb.; Mediterranean, 7st. 21b.; St. Hubert, 7st.

EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Ono milo and a distance.—Mira, 9st.; Undecided. Bst. 13ib.; Passadona, Bst. 71b.; Port William, Sst. Gib.; Multiply. Bst. Mb.; Phrosa, Bst. 51b.;' Postillion, Sst. 51b.; B.vron, Sst. lib.; Ngatiruanui, Bst.; Leoiitu, 7st. 121b.; Patriotic, 7st. 91b.; Lilly Moutoa, 7st. 91b.; Otnhli, 7st. 911).;, Co.i tho Shaughraun, 7st. 81b.; ICina, 7st. '81b.; Mulga Bill, 7st. 51b.; Phosphorus, 7st. 31b.; Aruake, 7st. 31b,; Dearest, 7st. 31b.; Lady Menschikoff, 7st. 21b.; Bonny Bo) - , 7st. 21b.; Merrivonia. 7st. lib.; Royal Simon. 7st.; Rill. 7st; Katua, Gst. 121b.; Sunbeam, Gst. 101b.; Lady Nolan, list. 71b.; •Stepney, Gst. 71b.; Toney, Gst. 71b.; Master Tupuhi, Gst. 71b.; Tiwari, G=t. 71b.

PAREWELL HACK PLAT .HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs.—l'ho Great Mogul, 9st. 121b.; Prosper, "Jst. 91b.; Invader, Sst. 131b.; Heather, Sst. 12Jb.; ICiirain, Sst. 101b.; Ellin, Bst. 91b.; Sweat Zinnia, Sst. 81b.; Glenfern, Sst. 7 b.; SeaVecd, Bst. 41b.; Mummer, Bst. -lb.; Tiwari, Sst. lib.; Lord Lupin, Sst. lib.; Treo Lucerne, Sst.; Crawford, Sst.; Master Lupin, Sst.; Silver Eoso, Bst.; Lockwood, 7st. 121b.; Wild Lupin, /.«*• 12 b.; Simple Sam, 7s't. J2lb.;. Paoli, 7st. 101b.; The Diver, 7st. '101b.; Yankee Doodle, 7st. 81b.; 3epoy, [7st. 81b.; Elkmaici. ist. 81b.; Charge, 7st. 51b.; Kaimnana/st. 51b.; Kew, 7st. 21b.; Whakapona, 7st.; Mexico, 7st.; Hcllenois, 7st.; trlacier, 7st.; Tiora, . 7st.; Sweet Breeze, /sty, Ranpwhcii, 7st. > Patron, 7st.; Opcke, /st.j blipaway, 7st.; Kuropotangi, 7st. Gil -VNDSTAND STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Two miles and a half. , ~ st. lb. . st. lb. Glenmoro 11 10 Gold Pjo ~.. 9 9 Antarctic .... 11 9 • Daylight Bill 9 8 Hoanga 11 fi Mcrriwai 9 8 Tho Native.... 10 12 Zante 9 8 Kauroa 10 9 Whimper ~.. 9 7 Oknihau 10 G Levant « 7 Rangitane .... 10 G. Fireworks .... 9 7 Loolanter 10 5 Salopian 9 7 Waiterero 10 5 Bismarck 9 7 Porando 10 3 Jvnutsford ... " f Tauira 10 2 iHnkiri H ' Kolp 10 0 Rebel 9 7 Hawick 9 10 Otehau 9 7 Tyrannic 0 10 Drudgery ...... 9 7 Tho Ranter... 9 9 Donzel 9 7 Bravest -9 9 Tui Cakobau 9 7

RATA HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile and five furlongs.— St. Kevin, list. Gib.; Goodwin Park, list. 21b.; Ngatimaru, list.; Timothy, lOst. 91b.; Aema, lOst. 71b.; Sea Queen, lOst. 61b.; Serenity, lOst. 31b.; Huwkia, lOst. lib.; Sphinx, lOst. lib.; Pip, lOst.: Thrave, lOst.; Sir Prize, 9st. 121b.; Heyboy, Ost. 121b.., Jack Pin, Ost. 10lb.; Supreme, Sst. 51b.; Big Blast, Ost 21b.; Fond Memory, 9st. 21b.; Watchcliain, 9st. 21b.; Buoyant, Ost.; Salopian, 9st.; Sftioody, 9st.; Wairnat;;, Sst.; Sir Tulloch, 9st.; Loch Lochgar, Ost.; Brown Star, Ost.; Oxley, 9st.; Haydn Park, 9st.; Nebulous, Sst.

MAY HURDLES HANDICAP, of 200 eovs. Ono mile and three-quarters.—Tlio Native, list. 101b.; Prophet, list. 81b.; Bercola, list. 21b.; Chief Marshal, lOst. gib.; Euroco, lOst. lib.; Bravest, lOst. lib.; The Chef, lOst. lib.; Kauroa, 9st. 121 b.; Cornelian, 9st. 111b.; Woolloonvooloo, 9st. 111b.; St. Kevin, 9st. 111b.; Darby Paul, 9st. 111b.; Allure, 9st. 71b.; Jlarton, 9st. Gib.; Goodwin Park, 9st. 51b.; ■Waiono, 9st. 'lib.; King. Try, 9st. 31b.; Silvi, 9st. 21b.; Timothy, 9st. lib.; Sam Pan, !lst. lib.; Acma, Dst. lib.; Sunbeam, Ust.; Clemency, 9st.; Tui Cakobau, 9st.