THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1767, 4 June 1913, Page 9

THE TURF.

AUCKLAND WINTER MEETING. THE BIG STEEPLECHASE. WON BY BERCOLA, (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) r ~" Auckland, Juno 3. * ! ine but cold: weather was experienced tor the Steeplechase Day at the A.R.C. mooting, but 'Owing to tho rain on tho previous night tho course wias heavy. There was an exceptionally largo attendance, tho Vice-Regal party being among those present. Tho totalisator staff was kept particularly busy, and a record amount of 10s. was handled. Last year's figures were .£35,596.. There were a number of falls during tha afternoon, and Adams, rider of Huffy, had his head cut rather badly, necessitating another horseman being engaged to vido Gleumoro in, the big Steeplechase. The results aro as under:— OBAKEI HURDLES, of 125 tors. One mile and three-quarters. , 6 Mr. J. T. Brown's b. g. Pip, by Merrio England—Lady. Sarah, Ost. lllb (Anderton) 1 13 Mr. R. Haunan's Poiotiers, 9st. (T. Jones) 2 £ Mr. H. Windsor's Ambergris, lOst. 41b. (Deerey) 3 Also started: 3 Timothy. lOst. 71b.; 12 Kaunr.ii, lOst. 71b.; 2 Rajah, lOst. 61b., and Mapuna, 9st. (bracketed); 6 Tiri, lOst. lib.; 1 Sphinx, Ost. 131b.; 4 Merrimax, Ost. 91b.: ■11 Admiral Soult, Ost. 61b.; 15 Naps Nape, .Ost. Gib.; 7 First Wairiki, Sst. 51b.; 9 Mauuwera, Ost.; 17 Vic, 9st. ; 20 Davey Paul, Ost.' lib.; 10 The Celt, 9st.; 11 Buffy, 9st.; IS Pat, 9st. lib.; 19 Irish Maid, Ost.; 16 Rukuhia,-9st. The raoo was a chapter of mishaps, ■pnly uino horses finishiug, the remainder either falling or being interfered with, and .having to bo pulled up. Pip won comfortably, Ambergris being a. fair third. Time, 3min. 30sec. iIANFURLY WELTER, of 125 sovs. mile.. 0 Mr. Geo. Robinson's ch. g. Decorato, by Gluten—Decoration, 9st. (W.Young) 1 )} Messrs. Collis and Lang's Colonel Soul';, Ost (Buchanan) 2 1 Messrs. Delany and Harris's Anti-

phone, flst. 61b (Scott) 3 Also started: 2 Paoli, lOst. 101b.; 5 Devastation, 9sfr. 61b.; 7 Clare, flst. 51b.; 14 Nukuhau, flst. 51b.; 4 Monocle, Ost. 51b.; i Parawai, 9st. 31b.; 8 Vestal, 9st. 31b.; 12 Sir Stroud, 9st. lib.; 10 Troublesome, Sst.; 9 Parapara, Oat.; 11 Nimrod, 9st.; 13 Laverna, 9st. Decorate was taken to the front after half the distance was covered, and ran tome an'easy winner by four lengths, Antiphone a length behind Colonel Soult, find Vestal fourth. Time, lmin. 4G 3-ssec. REMUERA HURDLES, of 275 sovs. Two miles. A Mr. H. H. Catherall's b. g. Chief Marshal, by Marshal Soult— Hauiti, 10st. 51b. ... (J. O'Connell) 1 5 Mr, H. E. Troutbeck's Prince Eddie, 9st (Thompson) 2 5 Hon, J, D. Ormond's Bollin, 9st. lllb. (Julian) 3 Also started; 3 St. Kevin, 9st. lllb.; 5 tThe Chief, Ost. lllb. The Chief made the pacc for a mile, ■when Prince Eddio ana Chief Marshal •joined in.' At tho turn for homo Bollin moved up, and tho three placed horses .were almost on terms over the last fence. A, hard finish resulted id Chief Marshal gaining tho verdict by half a length, Bollin being ! a clear length away. St. Kovin fell five furlongs from home. Time, imin. 0 3-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, of 1000 sovs. Aljout three miles and a half. S Mr. J. R. L. Stanford's ch. g. Bercola, ' by The Officer—Noon, 9st. 131b. (J. O'Connell) 1 S Mr. O. Gordon's blk. g. Dorando, by San Fran—Ruby, Sst. 131b.' (W: A;' Gordon) 2 tt Mr., J. George's b. g. Paritutu, by Castor—Yattaghan, list. 101b. . .... (Julian) .3 Also'started: 2. Hautere, list. 41b. '(Tutchen), and Okaihau, lOst. 21b. '(M'Flynn) bracketed; "3 Glenmore, list. 31b. (Thompson); 7 Tho Native, list. (M'Sweeney); 5 Bed M'Gregor, 9st. 131b., (Futcher); G'Bismarck, 9st. 7lb. (Lyford), bracketed with the winner.

Paritutu and Dorando wero the first over tho first fence, just clear of The Native, Dorando, Bismarck, Glenmore, and Bercola, and so, they ran to the water jump, ivhore Glenmore ranged up alongBide Paritutu. Bismarck came to grief at the old water jump, and the next obstacle accounted for The Native,.who was, however, remountod. Going over the hill the second time Paritutu and Glenmore wero still making the pace, being two lengths clear of lied M'Gregor, who was three lengths in front of Dorando, Okaihau, and Bercola, Hautere being a long way back. ' At tho double Glonnioro was ihowing in front of Paritutu, who was three lengths clear of Okaihau, Bercola, Red M'Gregor, and Dorando, Hautere being three lengths further lack. Okaihau went to the front going along tho back, but just before the hill was reached he broke down, and was pulled up. Glenmore reached the summit n length in front of Bercola, with Paritutu, Hautere, Dorando, and Red M'Gregor all handy. Glenmoro tired at the straight entranoe, where Dorando put in a claim. Hautere also made a forward more, and Bercola led at the last hurdle. Once over, Bercola drew away, and, stalling off Dorando and Paritutu, won by four lengths. Hautere was fourth, Glemnore fifth, Red M'Gregor sixth. The Nativo pulled up. .Tim'e, Bmin. 20sec. PRINCE OF WALES' HANDICAP, . of 500 sovs. ' Seven furlongs. J1 Mr J. D. Kemp's b. m. Jolio Fille, by Soult—Merrymaid, Ost. 12lb. (Conquest) 1 EO Mr. N. Handley's Worcester, Ost.

(M'Millan) 2 16 Mrs. Lennard's Tangiw-ai, 9st. 31b. ' ■. (Speakman) 3 Also started: 8 Crown Pearl, list, lllb.; 1 Bluestone, lOst. 81b.; 17 Fort William, lOst. 71b.; 5 Tact, lOst. 71b.; 2 Gloy, lOst. Elb.; lfi Tragedy King, 9st. 131b.; 18 ICa■ifeen, Ost. 331b.; 3 Haskayne, 9st. 10lb.; 7 Tattoo, Ost. 10lb.; 10 Stepney, 9st. 91b.; 14 Phosphorus, 9st. 91b.; 22 Blue Garment, Ost. 91b. j 13 Scorch, 9st. 91b.; 19 Dawn, 9st. 61b.; 15 Montiform, 9st.' Gib.; 23 Lady Georgia, 9st. 51b.; 9 Wee Olga, 9st. 51b.; 24 Loch Mabin, 9st. 51b.; 1 Dcnisa Orme, Ost. 21b.; 12 Red Book, 9st.; 21 Gei'bera, Ost.; 25 Aristocrat,'9st.

Demise Ormo led a bunched field to tho straight entranoo, whoro a great struggle ensued, Jolie Fills finishing up the winner from lor full brother by a neck. Tangiwai wa9 closo up third, and Gerbera, Bhiostono, and Donise Orm'o on their quarters. Fort William took 110 part ill the race, his rider being unstated at the barrier. Time, Imin. fidsec. , jJUMPERS' FLAT, of 150 sots. One milo ■ and a half 0 Mr. J. Williamson's br. h. Watch Chain, by Cuirassier—Decoration, 9st. lib (M'Flynn) . 1 5 Mr. H. M. Campbell's Flingot, lOafc. 91b (Deeioy) 2 | Mr.'l!. J. Taylor's St. Kevin, lO.st. lib. ■v (Il'agerty) 3 Also started: 3 Marton, lOst. Sib.: 7 King Try, 9st. 71b.; 8 Explosive, 9st. 51b.; 6 Regain, 9st. 41b.; 5 Surplus, Bst. 31b. King Try led for mor? than half the Journey, when Watch Chain ran to the front, never to bo bonded. Though Flingot pnt in a big challenge, Watch Chain won comfortably by a clear length. St. Kovin was a fair third. Time, 2min. BOseo. LADIES' BRACELET, of 125 sovs. One mile. !f Mrs. H. Coleman's br. p. Sea Fink, by Seaton Delaval, list. (Bcntson) 1 it Mr. J. D. Kemp's Prince Merriwee, 10s£. 101b (Short) 2 ? Mrs. Watkins's Haku, list. (Crowt.h er) 3 Also started: 2 Barbwire, list.; 5 Monoole, list.; 8 Nimrodi, list.: 9 Iterant list.; 3 Whito Crnnu list.; 6 Hamnrann, lOst. 101b.; 10 Lonoinoor, lOst. 10lb.; U Master Regel, lOst. 101b. Hakn was prominent in the early stage, but at tho straight entrance' had command. At the distance several joined in, and a good finish resulted in Sea Pink winning by half a length. Lonejhoot was fourth. Rorani and Master Regel foil at tho tarn. Time, Imin. SOsec. WEIGHTS FOR THIRD DAY. Auckland, .Tune 3. Fallowing aro the weights for tho tliiid Jay of tho A.R.C. winter meeting:— YORK' WELTER. One mile-Crown iPoarl. list. 101b.; Waimangu, lOst. 131b.; (North-East, lOst. 111b.; Gipsy Welle, lOst.

101b,; Jolio Kile, 10st. 10lb.; F-mpcrador, lOst. 101b.; Pliroso, lOst. 81b.; Bluestono, lOst. 61b.; Multiply, lOst. Gib.; Toreador, lOst. stb.; Fort William, lOst. 5!b.; Tact, lOst. 31b.; Gloy, lOst.; Waiari, lOst.; Tragedy King, 9st. 101b.: Ceylon, 9st. 101b.; l(awceri, 9st. Sib.; Haskayne, 9st. 71b.; Tattoo, 9st. 71b.; Stepney, Oat. 71b.; Phosphorus, 9st. Gib.; Scorch, Ost. 01b.; Monorail, Ost. Gib.; Tangiwai, 9st. 51b.; Tiresome, 9st. 51b.; Montiform, 9st, Elb.; Sea Pink, 9st. lib.; Worcester, 9st. 41b.; Lady Georgia, Ost. 411>.; Loch Mabin, 9st. 31b. ; Weo Olga, Ost. 31b.; Mnster Jack, Ost. lib.; Gerbera, 9st; Royal Arms, 9st.; Alameda, 93t.; Colonel Soult,. 9st.; Cloudy Dawn, 9st.; Flying Soult, Ost.; Niuirod, Ost. j Regain, 9st.; Master Tiipnhi, 9st.; Parapara, 9at.; Aristocrat, 9st.; Explosive, 9st.; Tho Dodger, 9st.; Clar.e, Ost. FITZROY HANDICAP. Sis furlones.Astral, 10st. 131b.; Sea Pink, lOst. 131b.; Paoli, lOst. 81b.; Decorate, 10at.; Batana, 9st. 121b.; Princo Merriwee, Ost. lllb; Rajah, Ost lllb.; Sir Rupert, Ost. lllb.; Spinster, 9st. lllb.; Borbwire, 9st. 101b.; Cloudy Dawn, 9st. 81b.; Gerbora, 9st. Gib.; Antipuono, 9sE. Gib.; Red Book, 9st. Gib.; Tripoli, 9st. Gib.; Hinerowa, Ost. Gib.; Colonel Soult, Ost. 51b.; White Crane. 9st. 41b.; Devastation, Ost. 41b.; Nukuhau, 9st. 31b.; Hakn, Ost. 31b.; Clare, Ost. 31b.; Lupurin, Ost. 31b.; Sir Walter, Ost. 31b.; Vestal, 9st. 21b.; Hamurana, 9st. 21b.; Parawai, 9st. lib.; Sir Stroud, Out.; Euros, 9st.; Laverna, Ost.; Faida, 9st.; Lady Maurice, 9st.; Othello, Ost.; Parapara, 9st.; Tiora, 9st.; Light Blu", 9st.; ramrod, 9st.; Merry Widow, 9st.; Faith, Ost.; Lady Elgiva, 9st.; Tua Kitua, 9st.; Romauui, 9st.; Holdfast; Ost.; Reno, Ost.; Conntree, Ost.; Loncmoor, Ost. CAMPBELL HURDLES. Two nii'es — Tho Native, list. 31b.; Chief Marshal, list. 31b.; Prophet, list. 3ib.; Eercola, lOst. 121b.; Lloyds, lOst. 121b.; Morton, lOst. 91b.; Idealism, lOst. 31b.; Bollin, Ost. 121b.; St. Kevin, Ost. lllb; Cornelian, Ost. lllb.; Tho Chef, 9st. Sib.; Master Theory, 9s-t. Sib.; Whakaweir.u, 9st. hlb.; Flineot, 9st. "ib.; Prince Eddio, Ost. Gib.; Pip, Ost. 21b.; Miss Explosion, Ost. 21b.; Sam Pan, 9st. lib.; Regain, Ost.; Til® Celt, Ost.; Tv'atchcliain, 9st.; Roroinai, 9st.; Surplus, Ost.; Merrimax, 9si.; Admiral Soult, Osf.; 'Manuwora, Sat.; Virtue, Ost.; Entry, Ost.; Rouge Dragoon, Ost.; Clcinency, 9st.; Ambergris, Ost.; Ttii Cakabau, pst.; Cloudy Dawn, 9st.; Nape Nape, Ost.; Sphinx, 0.-t.; Timothy, 9st.; Explosive, 9st.; king Try,

9st WINTER STEEPLECHASE. Three miles—Paritutu, list. 121h,; Hautere, list. 21b.; Glenmore, list, lib.; Berola, list.; Armagh, lOst. 121b.; The Native, lOst. 111b.; Dorando, lOst. "lb.; Delegate, lOst. 51b.; Rnngitane, lOst. 51b.; Okaihau, lOst. •lib.; Webfoot, lOst.; Loch I'yne, lOst.; Bed M'Gregor, 9st. .91b.; Sky Hign, 9st. 81b.; Bismarck, flst. Vlb.; Kapakip.i, flat. 71b.; Miss Explosion, i)st. 71b.; Makiri, 9st. 71b.; Game, Sst. 71b.; Tiri, list. 7)b.j Adherent, 9st. 71b.; Napper Tandy, Ust. .'lb.; Tui Cakabau, 9st. 71b.; Siola, Ost. 71b.; Slanejr, 9st. 71b. TAMAKI STEEPLES. Two n'lles and a half—The Native, list. 101b.; Delegate, list. 71b.; Kelp,' lttst. <Jlb..; Ifuiuikaha, 9st. 121b.; Tiri, flst. 121b.; Icel, t'st. 101b.; Sphinx, Oat. 10lb.; Zante, 9st. l«:b.; Heyboy, 93t. 81b.; Napper Tandy, list. 81b.; Totika, 9st. 71b.; Adherent, 9st. 71b.; Fireworks, 9st. 71b.; Bismarck, 'Jst. 71b.; St. Wood, 9st. 71b.; Nape Napo, flst. 71b.; Kuiwaka, 9st. 71b,; Pyrmont, 9st. 71b.; Slaney, Ost. 71b.; Mapuna, Ost 71b. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Crown Pearl, I2st.; Gipsy Belle, XOst. 131b.; Bootle, lOst. 101b.; Toreador, lflst. 101b.; Blnestone, lOst. :llb.; Ineuru, lOst. 61b.; Naumai, lOst.; Hohungatahl, Ost. 131b.; Blue Garment, 9st. fib.;, Astral, 9st. 81b.; Caher Davon, 9st. 81b.; Stopney, ißst. 81b.; Eocene, 9st. '8lb.; Tangiw-ii. 9st. 81b.; Taniainupo, 9st. 61b.; Overtime, 9st. 51b.; Dawn, 93t. 51b.; Worcester, 'Jit. lib.; Powder Fox 9st. 41b.; Maui Nina, 9st. -lib.; Lady Georgia, 9st. 41b.; Doniso Orme, 9st. lib.; Ratana, &st. lib.; Tho Dodger, 9st. lib.; Lucille, 9st. lib.; Red Book, 9st. lib.; Tripoli, 'Jst.; Frontino, 9st.; Hiss Stella, 9st.; Reno, 9st.; Cotintree, 9st,; Lady Gordon, St.; Binerewa, 9st,; Sir Walter, Oat.