THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1817, 1 August 1913, Page 7

THE TURF.

C.J.C. HANDICAPS. (By Telegraph— I'rcas Association.) Christchurch, July ill. The following handicaps have been tleclared by Mr. J. E. Henrys for the Grand National meeting:— lIU.YTKKS' HURDLE RACK, of 131) sovs. Once, round and a distance.—Bandalero, list. Dili.; Hunakalia, list, •ill).; Canterbury, l(ht. 131b.; Unierabov, 10~t. !'ll>.; King's Wny, 10-t. Gib.; Don Kubyl, lO.sl. Sib.; Agatha Green, Hist alb.; Aviator, 10st. 51b.; .Margo, lOst. Sib.; Ifauirod, lOst. alb.; Biirubauk, lfl-t.; Busier, lflst.; Fair Deal, lOst.; Corso, 10.it.; Major Webb, lOst".; Lady Maria, lOst.; lioroini, KM.; Corn Cob, lOst.; Alia, lOst.

TIUAL IItfHDLES, of 250 sovs. , One niilo and three-quarters.—l'rince Edilie, lOsl. 91b.; Locli Mabin, lOst. 8lb.; 'Big Blast, lOst. 8lb.; Morning, lOst. 81b.; Pip, \lost. 71b.; Sphinx, lOst.; Sunbeam, 9st. 1.'11b.; Waitoto, !)st. 101b.; Napper Tandy, 9st.; I'airlie, 9st.; Combination, 9st. JTJAIPJ3KS* FLAT UACE, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half.—Coronetted, list. Mb.; Marfan, lOst. 121b.; The Hover, lOst. 111b.; Goodwin Park, 10=1. 111b.; Aberbrotliock. lOst. Sib.; Beacon, lOst. lib.; Plingot, lOst.; Watchchain, 9st. Kill).; Sphinx, 9st. 91b.; Stevens, 9st. 41b.; Colly Bridge, 9,-t. 31b.; Euroco, 9st. 21b.; Prince Eddie, 9,vt. 21b.; lied Earl, 9st.; Ribston Pippin, 9st.; Daylight Bill, Oil.; Cardiff, Bst.; tapper Tandy, 9st. ENHELD STEEPLECHASE, of 250 sovs. About two miles.—Kelp, list.; Tim Doolan, lOst. IMb.; Ilunakaha, lOst. lllb.; Fireworks, lOst. 1011).; Grit Lawless, 10at. "lb.; Tho Planter, lOst. 71b.; Makiri,. lOst. illb.; Royal lledal, lOst. 21b,; Windage, lOst.; King's Way, 9st. 91b.; Fritz, 9st. 71b.; 'Waiaio, Sst. 71b.; Apple Pie, 9st. 71b.; Rufus, 9st. 71b.; Corn (Job, 9sl. 71b.

AVONHEAD HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs.—Teviotdale, lOst. lllb.; Gold Cup, lOst. 21b.; Jan, lOst. 21b.; Scottish Star, lflst. 21b.; Tree Lucerne, 9st. 131b.; Nithsdale, 9st. 121b.; Gunflash, 9st. 121b.; Field Force, 9st. lllb.; Corrie, 9st. 91 b.; Achilledes, 9st. 91b.; Trireme, 9st. 31b.; Iviinona, Sst. 71b.; Waiotapn, 9st. 71b.; Pleasure Bent, 9st. 71b.; Foil, 9st. 61b. j Chrysotis, 9st. 41b.; Ova, 9st. 31b.; Stambonl, 9st. lib.; Merry Land, 9st.; Vanquisli. 9st.; Holywell, 9st.; Forest Belle, 9sl .; Old Times, 9st.; Royal Charley, 9st.; Advance Guard, 9st.; Xgnpuna, 9st.; DebDiiaire, 9st.; C'nmarine, 9st. '

MASTERTON RACING CLUB.

(By Telegraph.—'Special Correspondent.) Masterton, July 31. The annual meeting of the Masterton Racing Club was held this afternoon. Tho report and balancc-sheet indicated that tho club had made great progress during tho year. F. Vall-ance was reelected president, and the following stewards were elected:—Messrs. C. J. Bennett, K. Huiek, AV. B. Chennolls, O. 0. Cooper, W. Cooper, Frank Dorset, 11. Douglas, F. Evans, F, Harrison, A. .T. Welch, W. Whittaker, and G. 11. Yates. It was decided fo recommend tho stewards to allocate a sum not exceeding .£2300 during tho year in stakes.

At ft subsequent meeting of the stewards Mr, J. H. Pollock was reappointed liandicapper, Mr. W. H. Hartgill judge, and Mr. C. O'Connor starter.

PRINCE PALATINE SOLD.

RECORD PRICE: .245,000. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, July 30. Mr. J. B. Joel has purchased tho horsa Prince Palatine, tho price being X4f),COO —a record. (Rec. July 31, 10.50 p.m.) London, July 31. . Prince Palatine will carry Mr. Pilkington'a colours until October 2. - (Sydney "Sun" Special—July 31, 6.55 p.m.) London, July .31. Princo Palatine will bo delivered to his new owner after the race for the Jockey Club Stakes, after which he will retire to tho stud.

AUSTRALIAN TURF.

Sydney, July 31. Mowbray, Rinaldo. Salsburg, and Ogier 'have 'bceft scratched' for the Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps, and for the Derby. Melbourne, July 31. Tcrga has-been scratched for the Australian Hurdles.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

18l GtENCOIi.I • Matters are dull iu connection witli the .National meeting. Diiring the last fewdays thero has been little enthusiasm over the double or the Winter Cup. The punters are apparently waiting for a lead, and, until the whole of the horses arrive, there will be nothing doing. One penciller stated that ho could lay Dorando and The Spaniard with Coronetted freely, but there was a limit to all things, and the combinations quoted were now at a price that hackers would not take. "Strictly speaking," ho added, "I should make a 'Tommy' for Coronetted, for ho would have walked home in the Final Hurdles had lie not fallen." This is correct, but winning a National Hurdlo is a very different thing. The chestnut soil of Coronet has very bad hocks, and on this account lie is more likely to shino in heavy going than on top of the ground. The fall which ho sustained at. Trcn'thani was a heavy one, and his National prospects nro not likely to bo enhanced by it. On tho contrary, it may be expected that lie will take the first lew fences in tho National Ilurdles in a careful manlier, while tho rest of the field will be tearing at them as if it were a half-mile race. This will necessitate him giving the leaders a I>reak, and the question arises: Is he able to do this? On top of tho ground tho Parliamentary Handicap winner has proved himself to bo anything but a formidable opponent, and. though his connections profess to regard the rnco as quite a "go'od thing," it will conic an no surprise to find tho Coronet gelding outsido tho placed division at the finish. A report from lliccnrtou states that Cally Bridge has ricked his shoulder, and will lie unable to start at tho National meeting. Latest advices from Awapnni state that Aberbrothock is very sore, and he is going out of favour for the National Hurdles. D. Audorson, wlio was hurt whilo riding tho Charlemagne II youngster at Riccarton on Wednesday, is a lightweight apprentice attached to the stable presided over by JI. Hobbs. He is known/ at Kiccarton as one of tho most promising youngsters, and, last season, ho w'as up on quite a number of winners, The brood mares Effort and Sea Queen aro to leave next week for Yaldhurst on a visit to tho stallion Boniform. Messrs. Stead's horse was fourth on tho list of winning sires for tho season just closed, while one of his sons (Bon Keve) was at tho head of tho list of winiiing horses with a credit of .£3742. Though he has been entered for the VToolston Plato at the C..T.C. meeting To Kaliurangi is not to be taken to Piccarton. The good-looking Conqueror gelding has been thrown out of training and lias been sent home to his owner's place at Levin. Owing to the going at Fordell being on the heavy side Goodwill Park hos been worked lit Wangauui during the past week. P. Til ley is leaving on Monday next with Kilrain and Ivew for Kiccarton. "Whilo being exercised on tho tan track at Kiccarton on Tuesday morning the Southland horse .Tan. who is a very haril puller, took charge of his rider and bolted twice round the course. The rider was absolutely exhausted on completing the second circuit, but tho horse appeared to bo still full of running, and showed no inclination to stop. There is no knowing what might have happened had not the cross-country horseman, I'. Grow who was watching the gallon, sized up Iho position very quickly. Tie prompi l.v borrowed a hack, and cantering along the track he joined iu with .Tan and seized hold of his bridle and ■' stopped his progress. Neither .Tan nor his rider appeared miieh the wor-e for their exertions, but tlray is to be commended for lii~ presence'of mind and a plucky action ne.itl.v executed.