THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1828, 14 August 1913, Page 6

THE TURF.

METROPOLITAN TROTTING,

SECOND DAY. (Br Telegraph.—Pre™ Association.i Cliristchurch, August 13. A dull grey morning Was followed by a thick southerly drisssrfu at about 11 o'clock and in consequence conditions were not at all favourable for tho second day of tho New Zealand Metropolitan Trolling Clul/s August meeting at Addington. There was, however, a very fair attendonce. Tho track was naturally heavy. The totalizator returns were <£30,2G5, as against .£25,051 last year. The results are

MIDWINTER HANDICAP (saddle), of 135 sovs.; for uuhoppled trotters only. Two niiies.--3 Wild Tree, 2sec., 1; 1 Electrocute, scr., 2; 2 Kirikiriroa, Gsec., 3. Also started: B Adventuress, scr.; 7 Craibwood, lsec.; 4 Treasure Seeker, 2sec.; 4 Mokuu, 4scc. Wen by three lengths. Time, Imin. 57 2-ssec.

TRIAL HANDICAP (harness), of 150 Mvs. One mile and a hall'.—2 St. Kevin, 2sec., 1; 9 Ccltic, 2ssc., 2; 13 Diving Bell, lsec., 3. Also started: 10 Bonification, scr.; 5 Kirwce, scr.; 17 Jiaron Franz, lsec.; 14 Robert Emniett, lsec.; 7 Lord lioanchild, 2scc.; 5 Sr.da, 2sec.; 12 Dollar Princess, Ssec.; 1 Merry Chilli, 3sec.; G Our Aggie, 3;cc.; 15 Onawa, 3sec.; 11 Suddite, ssec.; 3 Evelyn, Ssec.; 1G Rotorua, Ssec.; 8 General Black, sscc.; 1 Oorbell, s*ec. "Won by a long neck. Time, 3iuin. 37 4-ssec. KING GEORGE HANDICAP (harness), of 250 sovs. Two miles. 1 Mr. W. Kerr's Calm, Gsec. (owner) 1 10 Mr. T. Frost's Red Mae, ssec. (owner) 2 5 Mr. Ilaywnrd's Little Arthur, 7scc (J. Bryce) 3 Also started: 4 Mnriesto, isec.; 11 Ruby N., r-s-jc.; 7 Persuader, Ssec.; 3 Hingana. ■ .fee.; 0 Albertorious, Gsec.; 9 Ripon Child, Gsec.; G Innisfail, Gsec.; 8 Ailceu, Bs?c.; G Frances, Ssec.

Half a mile from home France? dropped out, and Little Arthur and Ripon Child went in pursuit of Calm, but were unable to make any impression on the leader, who won by "four lengths. Little Arthur and Riijoii Child were fighting out a eood finish for second place when Red Mac came with a late run and beat I.itlln Arthur by a bare length. Ripon Child was clo«3 up fourth and Persuader was next. Time, 4min. 47scc.

T.INCOT.X HANDICAP (saddle), of 135 sovs. One mile and a half.—3 Bright Alice, 14src., 1; 14 Blnclcness. ser.. 2; 5 Suddite, 14« c., 3. Also started: 10 Franz ■Tosef, Gsec.; 11 Arbiter, fee.: 7 Rosemary, flsec.; 2 D.C.T,., lOsoc.; 1 0.1.C.. 12sec.; 12 Claribel, 15scc.; 16 Sylvia, lGsec.; 17 Lady Disdain. lGscc.; !) Lady Devon, lGsec.; 14 Espinel, lGsec.; G Kokemor, lGsec.; 13 St. Trelln, 17sec.; 8 Penelope, 18spc. ; 15 Princess Bruce, 18s?c.: 18 Terra i'irmn, ISsec. Won easily by twelve lomrflis. Time, 3min. 41 3-ssee.

INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—ll Bellis, -isec., 1; 2 Mandarene. 5 sec., 2; I.Bright, -lsec., 3. Also started: 15 Havoc, 2sec.; 12 Adonis, 2sec.; 17 Ravenschild, 2sec.; 1G Silver Princess, 3scc.j 7 Huia Dillon, 3sec.; 8 Bell Metal, 3sec.j 5 Giauella, 4sec.; G Little Arthur, sscc.; 10 Princess Louise, Ssec.; 13 Solo, ssec.; 9 Wilkie. ssec.; 4 Jingle, Gsec.; 14 Blackchild Boy, Gsec.; 3 Lord Hcathcote, Gsec. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min. 52 2-Ssec.

SECOND AVON HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs. (for unhoppled trotters only). Two miles—2 Rosalie, 13scc., 1; 5 Bushranger, 13sec., 2; 3, Kelso, 9sec., 3. Also started: 10 Yerax. scr.; 11 Beetle Nut, 3sec.; 13 Adventuress, ssec.; 7 Master Raymond, Gsec.; G Little Stranger, 7sec.; 9 Bonmore, 9sec.; 12 To Kuiti, 9sec.; 4 Mystic, llsec.; 1 Hova, Usee.; G Kirikiriroa, 13=ee. Won by ten lengths. Time, 4niin. 54sec.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs. One mile.—l Lady Sybil,'ssec., 1; 2 Bingana, 4=ec„ 2; 9 Roseberry, 3sec„ 3. Also started: 8 Ivy Dillon, lsec.; 13 Franzalena, 25sec.; St. Swithin, 2sec.; 10 Andy. Regan, 2see.; 3 Frank Tracy. ,3sec.,i 10 Persuader, 4sec.; 11 Cute, 4vsec.; 9 Cliild Beldon, 4sec.; 7 Prineo Rufus, ssec.; 12 Troubadour, sspc.; G The Scout, sseo. Won by three loneths. Time. 2min. 18 3-ssec.

'DASH HANDICAP (saddle), of IGO sovs. One mile.—G Barmnfruie. Isee., 1; 9 Franzie, 2sec., 2; 1 Maple Maid, scr., 3. Also started: 11 'Miss Florrie C., lsec.; 8 Rosebery, 2sec.; 10 St. Michael, 2sec.; 3 Ruby S„ 2;.ec.: S ICatenorlio, 2sec. j 7 First Alarm, foec.; 1 Star Child. 3sec.; 2 Kind's Lynn, 3scc.; 12"'Rolf Boldrpwood. 3sec.; 13 Roosevelt, 3sec. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 18 2-ssec. ' C.J.C. ACCEPTANCES. (By Tclograph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, August 13.

The following are the acceptances for tho second day of tho Canterbury Jockey Club meeting:—

HUNT CLUB CUP, of 130 sovs. Threo miles.—Captain Jack, 12st. 21b.; Rufus, list. 31b.; Royal Medal, list. 21b.; Otaio, list. 21b.; Kingsway, list.; Tariki, lOst. 101b.; Joueur, 9st. 71b.

SUMMER HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Ono mile. —Teviotdalo, 10st. 91b.; Ladrone, lOst. 81b.; Scottish Star, lOst.; Corrie, 9st. 81b.; Nithsdale, 9st. 71b.; Stamboul, 9st. 71b.; Rongahere, 9st.; Chrysotis, 9st.

AUGUST HANDICAP, of 409 soys. Six furlongs.—Crown Pearl, list. 31b.; Phroso, Iflst. 91b.; Mummer, lOst. 91b.; Pilgrim's Way, lflst. 21b.; Theodore, lOst. 21b.; Kew, Iff.st. 21b.; Tree Lucerne, lOst. 21b.; Kilts, 9st. !)lb.; Gnome, 9st. 51b.; Winning Way, 9st. 31b.; Eocene, 9st.; Aeliilledes, 9st.

BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE, of 500 sovs. About two miles and a half.—Glenmore, list. .91b.; Tho Spaniard, list. 91b.; Dorando. -lOst. 1211).; Tim Doolan, lOst. 91b.; Gold Pin. lOst. 51b.; Kelp, 9st. 71b.; Lugeon, 9st. 71b.; The Banter, 9st. 71b.; Windage, 9st. 71b.; SDortsman, 9st. 71b.; Kia Ora, 9st. 71b.; Napper Tandv, 9st. 71b.

SPREYDON HURDLES, of 130 sovs. Ono mile and three-quarters—Prince Eddie. list.; Pip, lOst. 71b.; Daylight Bill, lOst. 511).; Sphinx, lOst. 41b.; Bandalero, lOst. Hit).; Waitoto, 9st. 71b.; Terry Flynn, 9st.; Agatha Green. 9st.; Burbank, 9st.; Overtoil. 9st. Hb.; Aha. 9st.

ISLINGTON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Ono mile.—Kilrain, lOst. 121b.; Awaliou, lOst. 91b.; Bulletin, lOst. 411).; Glenfinnan, 10=t. 211>.; The Cornet. 9st. 131b.: Diavolo, 9st. 1I11J.; Pilgrim's AVay,.9st. 101b.; Ceylon, 9st. 61b.; Hovnl Arms, 9st. 31b.: St. Aidan. 9st. 21b.; Miimura, 9st. lib.; Glenov;l, 9st. lib.; Merry Lass, 9st.; Gorbora., 9st.

Scratohings for the Woolston Plate are Nftumai, Expert, and Lord Soult.

SCRATCHED, (By Telegraph—i'rres Association.) Christchurch, August 13. Pip was scratched for the Gmnd National Hurdles at 8.15 this evening. ROUGH SEA TRIP. By Telegraph—Press As.wciation-Copyrlzht mi tti ■ , Amrust 13. Ihe Ulimaroa had a. rough passage from New Zealand, but Mr. L. D. Nathan's two fillies, Parachute and Lady Graveairs, look nono the worso for the trip across. BRISBANE METROPOLITAN. By Teleeraph—Press Aspooiation-CopTTifrht (Rec. August 13, 10.45 p.m.) m , „ „ Brisbane, August 13. The following tho result of the METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. One mile and a half. Erungella, 7st. 21b i Oak Shield, 7st. Gib " 2 Bootan, Bst. 21b 3 Won by a length, with, half" a' loViffth between the wcond mid third horses. Time, 2min. 33Jsec. WOOTTON RETIRING. (Hoc. August 13, 8.45 p.m.) .. London, August 13. V Woouon is retiring from tho turf at .he end of 1914. His sons will carry on the training stables.