THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1765, 2 June 1913, Page 6

THE TURF.

THE AUCKLAND R.C. MEETING. MARION'S EASY WIN. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) t Auckland, May .11. Tlfo Auckland Racing Club's Great Northorn Stceplechaso meeting commenced to-day in glorious weather. Tho course was in fine order, and thero was a great i attendance, the Vice-Regal party being ' among those present. Tho totalisator handled .£28,916, as against ,£20,477 for tho corresponding day last year. Results; MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE, of 125 sovs. About two miles and a half. 1 Mr. C. Gordon's b. g. Dorando, by San Fran—Ruby, aged, lOst. 121b. (Air. A. Gordon) 1 4 Messrs. Roulston Brothers' Delegate, 1 ' list. 41b (Julian) 2 7 Mr. W. Ryan's Hunakaha, lOst. 2lb. (11. I'ercival) 3 Also started: G loel, lOst. 41b.;' 3 Tiri, lOst. 31b.; 7 Miss Explosion, 9st. 1311).; 8 Bismarck, 9st. 131b.; 10 He.yboy, 9st. 131b. ; 5 Fireworks, 9st. 101b.; 13 Nape Nape, 9st. Sib.; 9 Napper Tandy, 9st. 71b.; 14 Tu.ni Uira, 9st. ?lb.; 11 Adherent, 9st. 71b.; 12 ICaiwaka, 9st. 71b.; 14 Pyrmont, 9st. 71b.; 2 Mnpuna, 9st. 71b. Tiri and Ileyboy made the early running, , but tho former fell at the obstacle on tho hill. One mile from homo Delegate was leading Hunakaha and Dorando by two lengths. Dorando got on terms at the last fence, and won easily by half a length. Time, smin. B 2-ssec. JERVOIS HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. I Mr. F.' C. Davis's br. g. Paoli, by Merriwee—Nukumaratea, Bst. lllb. . (A. Oliver) 1 II Mr. P. Bolton's Barb Wire, Bst. 9lb. (W. Young) 2 i Messrs. Delancy and Harris's Antiphone, Bst. lib (Scott) 3 Also started: 11 Makara, 9sfc. lib.; 10 Prince Merriwee, 9st.; 9 Regain, 9st.; 17 Sir Rupert, 9st.; 9 Gerbera, Bst. lllb.; 21 Nukuhau, Bst. 01b.; 2 Devastation, Bst. 91b.; 13 Monocle, Sst. 91b.; 8 Hinerewa, Bst. 91b.; 7 Parawai, Bst. 71b. >5 Vestal, Sst. 71b.; 11 Clare, Bst. 71b.; 20 Sir Stroud, Bst. 51b.; IB Troublesome,. Sst. 411).; 22 Tnakatua, Bst. lib.; G Parapara, Bst.; 12 Lady Elgiva, Bst.; 15 Komanui, Sst.; 3 Colonel Soult, Sst. ; 18 Decorate, Bst. Paoli was in front all the way, and won by two lengths. The third horso was a neck away. Time, lmin. 31 2-ssec. MAIDEN HURDLES, of 125 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 6 Mr. A. Mitchell's b. g. Rajah, by St. Flames—Richmond mare, , byrs,, 9st. slb. (Simpkins) 1 Mr. W. Ryan's br. g. Merrimax, 9st. 31b (Julian) 2 7 Mr, H. Windsor's Ambergris, lOst. 31b (Deerey) • 3 Also started: 2 Timothy, lOst. 91b.; 5 Pip, lOst. 41b.; First Wairiki, Sst. 61b.; 14 Marangai, 9st. 41b.; 17 Totika, 9st. 31b.; 8 Manuwera, !)st. 21b.; 11 Vic, 9st. 21b. j 12 Davey Paul, flst.j 9 The Celt, 9st.; 8 Roromai, 9st.; 3 Poictiers, 9st.; 1G St. Lumsden, 9st.; 10 Rouge Dragoon, 9st.; 15 Irish Maid, 9st.; 13 Pat, 9st: Merrimax was in front when half the distance was covered, Rajah, Marangai, and Ambergris being the nearest attendants. Raiah and Merrimax were on ■. terms at the last obstacle, and the former, drawing away, won by four lengths. The third horse was nino lengths away. First Wairiki, Timothy, St. Lumsden, and Davey Paulfell. Time, 3min. 2Gsec. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES, of 1000 sovs. Two miles and half. 7 Mr. G. Morris's br. g. Marton, by Malachi—Atalanta, aged, 9st. 61b. 1 (W. Adams) 1 4 Mr. R. J. Taylor's St. Kevin, by St. Ilario—Puawai, 6yrs., 9st. 41b. (L. Hegarty) 1 3 Hon. J. D. Ormond's br. g. Idealism, by Birkenhead—ldeal, Gyrs., lOst. lib (Julian) 3 Also started: 9 Tho Native, list. 91b. (M'Sweeney); 11 Prophet, list. 71b. (R. Percival); 5 Lloyds, list. lib. (J. O'Connell); 2 Bercola, lOst. 81b. (Lyford); 1 Chief Marshal, lOst. 61b. (Speakman); Wliakaweira, 9st. 101b. (M'Flynn); 8 Tlifi Chief, lOst. (Tutchen); 10 Flingot, 9st. 71b. (Deerey); 14 Game, 9st. 21b. (T. Jones); 12 Sphinx, 9st. (Jillings); 6 Prince Eddie, 9st. (Thompson); 15 Admiral Soult, 9st. (Hastedt); 13 Virtue, 9st. (Scott). The Native and Prince Eddio led over tho first fence, and headed a bunched, field past the stand. With six furlongt. covered, Idealism and St. Kevin were in front, their nearest attendants being Prince Eddie, Chief Marshal, The Nativfe, and Flingot in that order, Lloyds and Beroola being well back. Passing the stand the second time, Idealism led St. Kevin by a length, Prince Eddie, Chief Marshal, Marton, and Wliakaweira being bunched three lengths further back. Six furlongs from homo Idealism ran to tho front, followed by St. Kevin, Marton,' Prince Eddie, and Chief Marshal. The rest of the field were now out of it. Marton headed Idealism at the last fence; and, drawing away, won easily by four lengths. Idealism was two lengths' further back, and Chief Marshal fourth.' Time, 4min. 54 3-sseo. CORNWALL HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 4 Mr. D. M'Leod's br. m. Kakama, by Soult—Winsome, syrs., Bsto. 101b. i (B. Deeley) 1 14 Mr. A. B. Carley's Bluestone, Bst. 71b (P. Brady) 2 16 Mr. E. J. Watt's Seapink, Bst. (L. Wilson) 3 Also started: 17 Waimangn, lOst. 51t.; 2 North East, lOst.; 13 Fort William, 9st. 121b.; 3 Tragedy King, 9st. lib.; 7 Jolio Fille, 9st. lib.; 11 Ceylon, 9st. lit.; 10 Kaween, 9st.; 6 Phosphorus, Bst. lllb.; 8 Tiresomo, Sst. 101b.; 12 Mdntiform, Bst. Sib.; 5 Loch Matin, Bst. 71b.; 9 Wee Olga, B=t. 61b.; 15 Royal Arms, Bst. 31b.; 18 Flying Soult, Bst. lib.; 19 Nimrod, Bst. Tragedy King and Bluestone made the early running, but,' at >llie four-furlong post, Kakama was a length clear. Tho lntter led into the straight, and, stalling off Bluestone, won by half a length. Sea Pink, who came fast in the straight, was six lengths away. Time, 2min. 14sec. HUNT CLUB HURDLES, of 125 sovs. Two miles. 9 Mr. H. .T. Dingle's br. g. Golborne, by Lochness—Pinfire, aged, lOst. 91b. (Mlfinnon) 1 1 Mr. G. Hodgson's Tim Doolan. lOst. (M'Flynn) 2 2 Mr. T. Armstrong's Sky Hi all, list. ilb (Tutchen) 3 Also started: 5 Merry Dancer, lOst. 41b.; 11 Westerley, lOst. 41b.; 4 Captain Jack, lOst. 31b.; 3 Galvata, lOst. 21b.; 13 Aha, 10^t.; 14 Utiku, lOst.; 12 Lady Jean, 105t..; 7 Master Phaeton, lOst.; 15 Master Leslie, lOst.; 10 Stroller, lOst.; 6 Noble, lOst.; 8 Ruknhia, lOst. Golborno came fast m the straight, and won by three lengths. Merry Dancer fell nt the last hurdle, when in a winning position. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Five furlongs. 4 Mr. J: George's b. e. Crown Pearl, by Coronet—St. Ada, lOst. 91b. 3 (A. Oliver) 1 2 Mr. F. Wilson's Powder Fox, Bst. lib (Emerson) 2 3 Hon J. D. Ormond's Bootle. 9st. 91b. (W. Ryan) 3 Also started: t Toreador, 10st. .lib.: 5 Tact, in.it.: 14 Naumai, flst. 51b.; 11 Bine Garment. 9st. 81b.: 8 TTotmneafnhi, 9st. .(It.; 18 Dawn, 9st. 21b.; 1(! Maui Nina, Rst. 131b.; 2 Lady Georgia. Bst. lib. (counled with Powder "Foxl: 9 TanHwai, Bst. 101b.; 17 Overtime. Bst. 91b.; 15 Taimainuoo, Rst. Sib.; 10 Orme. Sst. 8IK: 13 T,uHlle, 8«t. Gib.; 6 Red Book. 8»t. 51b.; 12 Wor- [ coster, Sst. 41b.; 7 Tripoli, Bst. 21b.; 19 Mevry Widow, Bst.: 20 Countree, Rst. ' Powder Fox sot the best of a bad start. • and led into the straight. Crown Pearl ? pot on terms at the hnlf-distnnce, and wou easily by two lengths, Tho third ; horse wn'e two lengths further away. I Time, lmin. 3?ec.

NOTES ON THE RACING. (By Telcg-raph.—Spccial Reporter.) Auckland, May 31. The UlleTslie course presented an attractive appearance to-day when tho winter meeting of the A.lt.C. opened. Despite the great quantity of rain which had fallen latterly, the going was fairly good. It was certainly somewhat on the dead side, but nothing worth pointed mention. Marton '.won" 1 tiie Hurdles in good stylo and fairly comfortably. ITe is in tho same stable as Olenmore, and if the latter wins (lie Steeplechase a lot of money will go into the Itangitikci district. Of the 19 acceptors for the Maiden . Staples, no fww; than 10 iroat to ttio pwt.

Tlip publio made Dorando and Delegate tho favourites, and how well they sized up tho situation can bo judged from tho fact that this pair had the race to themselves at the finish. Dorando beat Delegate comfortably, though only half a length separated them at the finish. Tiri mado tho early running, but he fell at the ton of tire liill the first time round. The field w<i9 well bunched, running to the double with tho two favourites in tho centre. Delegate went to the front at tho six furlongs, but Dorando was always in his wafce, and, taking charge at the last fence, won nicely. Ilunakaha was about twelvo lengths away, and then came Napper Tandy, Adherent, Fireworks, and Bismarck. Kaiwaka's girth broke, and his rider came off on the flat.

Paoli (A. Olivier) drew Np. 1 position at tho barrier in. the Jerrois Handicap, and dospitei the big field, the public made him a good favourite. Devastation, with Decley in tho saddle, was tho only other horso backed with any spirit. Paoli at onco jumped out a couple of lengths clear of tho others, and led down to tbo back from Hinerowa, Prince Merriwee, and Devastation. The favourite was never headed, and won by a length from Barb Wine, with Antiphono a neck away third. Then camo Prince Merriwee, Gerbera, and Devastation. Barb Wire finished very fast on the outside. Devastation was unlucky enough to bo on tlio outside of threo horses going down the back, but ho was well enough placed in the straight if ho had been good enough. The winner was on tho rails tho wholo way, and ran over no extra ground. As was predicted in these columns, his ability to begin fast stood to him.

Merrimax saw a short price"in tho Maiden Hurdles, but he ju'lnped in hi; usual slovenly fashion, and at tho finish was comfortably beaten by a practically unknown tjuanti'? in Rajah, who hails from the Tauranga _ district. There was a chapter of accidents in the race. First Wairiki fell at the first fence when leading, and. Timothy followed suit at the next. Tho third fence spelled trouble to Pat and Marangai, whilo Roromai refused. Merrimax took charge down the back, but Rajah headed him as they raced to tho last fence and beat him very easily. Brady, rider of Pat, had ono of his eyes injnred. Whimper and Bravest wero withdrawn from the big hurdle race, leaving .16 runners. The bracketed pair—Chief Marshal and Whakaweira—constituted tho favourite, but good support was forthcoming for St. Kevin, Marten, Bercola, The Chief and Idealism. At tho first fence Idealism and The Native were the first to rise, but racing round the top bend St. Kevin joined Idealism in the lead, and tho pair had a few lengths breaks of Marton as they raced down the back. Entering the straight tho first time Flingot, The Native, and Prince Eddie were the closest to the two named, while Admiral Soult and Virtue were, a long way back. St. Kevin was in charge passing the stewards' stand, but at tho 7-furlong post. Idealism headed him, and loci across the bottom, while Prince Eddie, Marton, and Chief Marshall all headed St. Kevin. Mnrton took charge as they raced to the last fence, and jumping well, he ran in a winner by about four lengths. St. Kevin, who finished on well under the stick, got up in time to oust Idealism from second place. The iext to finish were: Chief Marshal, Prince Eddie. Whakaweira, Game, Flingot, and Tho Native. Prophet was pulled up at the back of the course and so was Virtue. Admiral Soult and Lloyds finished tailed off a lone way. The winner was splendidly handled by Adams, and ran very kindly in behind the leaders. St. Kevin jumped badly and lost a lot of ground at his fences. Idealism jumped well, but tho distanco found him out. Bercola was nearly down at the first fence, and after that remained in the ruck. The Native ran a good Taco for two miles under his big weight, but was a long way back at the finish. The whole of the candidates stripped well and it was ono of the best conditioned field.s over seen in a hurdle race.

Gloy was the only withdrawal from the Cornwall Handicap, which was a good betting race. Haskayne, North East, and Kakama were backed in that order. Tho first-named was on the extrcmo outside, but got off fairly well. Tragedy King and Bluestone were the first to become prominent, but, at the mile, Kakama pulled to the front, and thence onwards, she waß always going well within herself. Bluestone came fast 6ver tho last furlong, and Deeley had to give Kakama a reminder, but she passed the post half a length to the good. Sea Pink was in third place, and, had it not been that ho got off last, and had to go round the field' at the home turn, he would have won. Phosphorus, Tragedy King, nnd Tiresome were the next to finish. Haskayne was well placed at the homo turn, but ho failed to finish on. The winner was certainly lucky. It looked as if Sea Pink would have scored decisively had he left the mark on anything like even terms with the leaders. He is in tho Bracelet on Tuesday, and is to bo ridden by Mr. G. Beatson if ho starts., Tim Doolan was made "the goods" in tho Hunt Club's JJurdles, but after leading to the distance he tired, and his stable companion Goldborne beat him rather easily. Sky High was third. Merry Dancer was a winner at the last fence, but lie punched his rider off. Westerly also lost his rider when appearing to have a good chance. There were some bad barrier horses in the Members' Handicap, and the start was delayed for a considerable time. Toreador, who has won five races on end. was made a grand favourite, but h<" failed to jump out well with his birr weight, and, though prominent for .half a. mile, he tire<l badtv over the last furlong. Powder Fox was first away, and led till well down the straight, when Crown Pearl, who had got up on the inside, at the turn, caught him and won by a length'. Bootlo was close up, and Tact was at tho head of the others. SECOND DAY'S WEIGHTS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Auckland, June 1. The following weights have been declared for the second day of the Auckland Racing Club's winter meeting:— ORAKEI HURIILES, of 125 sovs. One mile and three quarters.—Kauroa, list. 61b. j Timothy, lOst, 71b.; Naumai, lOst. 71b.; Rajan, lOst. 61b.; Ambergris, lOst. 41b.;' Golborne, lOst. lib.; Tiri, lOst. lib.; Sphinx, 9st. 131b.; Pip, 9st. lllb.; Heyboy, 9st. lllb.; Merrimax, 9st. 91b.; Explosive, Ost. 81b.; Admiral Soult, 9st. 61b.; Napenape, 9st. 61b.; First Wairiki, 9st, 51b.; Frontino, 9st. 21b.; Marangai, 9st, 21b.; Totika, 9st. lib.; Manuwera, 9st. Vic, Ost.; Fight, Ost.; Blue Virture, 9st.; Cloudy Dawn, 9st.; Davey Paul, 9st.; Tho Celt, Ost.; Watch Chain, 9st.; Roromai, 9st.; Tipua, 9st.; Poictiers, 9st.; St. Lumsden, 9sf.; Ruffy. 9st.; Rouge Dragoon. 9st.; Pat, 9st.; Irish Maid, Ost. ; Wukutua, 9st.; Mapuna, Ost. REMUERA HURDLES, of 275 sovs. Two miles.— I The Native, list. 61b.; Prophet, list. 41b.; Lloyds, lOst. 12 ).; Tauira. lOst. 91b. ;■ Marton, lOst. 91b.; Chief Marshal, lOst. 51b.; Bercola, lOst. lib.; Idealism, lOst. 31b.; St. Kevin. Ost.; The Chief. 9st.; Cornelian, 9st.; BolJin, 9st.; Whakaweira. 9st.; Flingot, Ost.; Sam , Pan, 9st.; Surplus, Ost.; Admiral hoult, | Ost.; Manuwera, 9st.; Ruffy, Ost.; Pnnco; Eddie. 9st.; Tui Cakobau. 9st. RANFURLY HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile.—Paoli, lOst. 101b.; Ratana, 9st. Plb.; Makura, 9st. lllb.; Sir Rupert, Ost. lllb.; Regain, 9st. lllb.; Devastation, 9*t lllb.; Antiphono, Stet. 61b.; Clare. 9st. 51b.; Nukuhau. 9st. 51b.; Monocle, Ost. 51b.; Parawai, 9st. 31b.: Vestal, Ost. Sib.; Sir Stroud, 9st. lib.; Troublesome. w*t., Faida, 9st.; Parana ra, 9st.; Nimrod, 9st.; Romanui, 9st.; Colonel Soult, Ost.; Laverna. Ost.; Decorate. 9st. , , PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Crown I** I**!,1**!, Hst. lllb.; Waimangu, list. lib.J korth East, lOst. -131b.; Gipsy Belle, lOst. 121b.; Emperador, lOst. 121b.; Phroso, lOst. 10 b.; Toreador, lOst. 81b.; Bluestone. lOst. 81b.; Multiply. lOst. 81b. j Fort William, lOst 71h.; Tact, lOst. 71b.; Gloy, lOst. 21b., Waiari, lOst. 21b.; Tragedy King, Ost. 131b.; .folio Fillo, Ost. 121b.; Kaween, 9st. lllb.; Haskayne. 9st. 10lb.; Tattoo, 9sc. 101b.; Stepney, 9st. 91b.; Phosphorus, Ost. Oil).; Blue Garment, Ost. 91b.; Scorch, Ost. nib.; Monorail, 9st. 71b.: Tiresome, Ost. 61b.; Montiform, 9st. 61b.; Dawn, Ost. nib.; Lady Georgia, Ost. 31b.; Woe Olga, 9st. 31b.; Loch Mabin, Ost. ,Hb.; Tangiwai, Ost. 31b.; Overtime, Ost. 21b.; Deniso Orino, Ost. 21b.: Master .Tack, Ost. lib.; Teviotdale. Ost. lib.; Red Book,. 9st.: Worcester, Ost.; Gerbera. Ost.; Prince Jlerriwee. 9st.; Almeida, Ost.; Colonel Soult. Ost. ; Laverna. 9=t.; The Dodger, Ost.; Aristocrat. 9=t.; Parnnara. Ost. JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, of 150 t-ovs. One mile and a half.— Flingot, lOst. Olb.; Marton, lflst. 91b.; St. Kevin, tOst. 41b.; Bercola. Ost. 121b.; Tui Cakobau, Ost. 121b.: Sphinx. 9st. 101b.: Master . Theory. Ost. 81b.: Prince Eddie, Ost. 71b.; ; King Try, 9?t. 71b.; Sam . Pan. Ost. 71b.; ► Explosive, Ost. 51b.; Watch Chain, Ost. 41b.; Regain, Ost. 41b.; Surplus, Ost. 31b.; i Pip, Ost. 21b.; Totika, Ost.; Clemency, . I Ost; Tuaiatua, flat.; Naaaar Tandy, Bst.

INCREASED STAKES. (3y Telegraph. —ProM Association.) Auckland, Mar 91. The Auckland Racing Club lias allotted stakes for its meetings next season, which includes the Auckland Exhibition festivities, as follow Spring meeting, J2GOOO; summer, .£15,930; autumn, .£6090,• winter, Total, <£35,740. , ~ ... The stakes allotted for the principal events are:—King EdwaTd Memorial, jClflOO; Autumn Steeplechase, <£400; Groat Northern Champagno Stakes, .£1000; Winter Steeplechaso, X 750. The prizo money for the Auckland Cup is left at £2000, but a cup of tho value ot £150 will ba added, ADELAIDE MEETING. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright (Rec. Juno 1, 5.5 p.m.) Adelaide, May 31. At tho Adelaido R.C. Birthday meeting to-d'av. tils following was the result of the ADELAIDE CITY HANDICAP, of 700 govs. Seven furlongs.—The Lintio, Bst. lib., 1; Greek Fire, Bst. 41b., 2; Ptah, 9st. 31b., 3. Won by one and a quarter lengths, with half a length between second ana third. There were twenty 6tarters. including Broadsword. QUEENSLAND RACING. By Telegraph—Press Association—Oopyriffht (Rec. Juno 1, 5.5 p.m.) Brisbane, May 31. At tho Queensland Turf Club's autumn meoting, tho following was the result of the STRADBRORE HANDICAP, of 700 sots. Six furlongs,—Line Gain, 7st. 9lb„ 1; Sanguine, 7st. 121b., 2; Barainbah, Bst. 101b., 3. A good finish. Won by a neck, Twenty-three starters. Timo, lmin. 17! seo. OTAKI RACES TO-MORROW. Tho Otaki Racing Club's meeting, which opens to-morrow at tho club's course at Otaki, gives promise of being the most successful tho club has yet held, which is saying a good deal. Mr. Pollock, tho olub's handicapper, has produced handicaps which have attracted_ a splendid lot of acceptances, and thoro is every reason with such largo fields to look forward to keen contests and good sport. For tho Cup there.are 14 acceptors, whilo for the principal sprint no fewer than 18 horses, including some of the best performers in tho Dominion, have paid up. Tho club has made special arrangements to provide for the comfort and convenience of tho public. A train service to suit patrons will be run by the Railway Department at special fares. The first train leaves the city at 7.10 a.m., and the second, at 8.20 a.m., both arriving in ample time for tho first race, while there will bo return trains at -4.40, 5.25, and 6.10 p.m. The course, which is close to the railway station, is said to bo in excellent order.