THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1853, 12 September 1913, Page 3

THE TURF.

-4 ASHBURTON SPRING MEETING. LADRONE .WINS BIG EVENT. CHAiMPION JOCKEY INJURED. (Br Telegraph—Pre63 Association.) Ashburton, September 11. Tho Ashburtoil County Racing Club's spring meoting was conimenccd to-day under dccidedly unpleasant weathor conditions. There were good fields though tho scratchings were rather more numerous than usual nnd the entrants included soino New Zealand Cup aspirants. Though the attendanco was not affccted by tlie rudeness of the elements the licensed booth (opened for tho first timo in eleven years) had its trade much restricted thereby. The totalisator receipts aggregated £9757, as against £7250 on the corresponding day last year. Tho results aro: — FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. One mile and -three-quarters. — Coroiietted, list. 91b., 1; Umeraboy, lOst. 31b., 2; Terry Flynn, 9st. 61b., 3. Scratched: Carmiff, lost. 31b.; and Redwing, 9st. 71b. Won easily by three lengths, Terry Flynn being 20 yards away. Timo, 3min. 291-ssec. TRIAL PLATE.—Jeannot, 1; Formal, 2; Counsel, 3. Scratched: Hillsboro, Glenfin, Waihaoranga, Nancy Form, Countess May. Formal shot out at tilt) entranco to tho straight,' but Jeannot forged ahead and won by half a length, finishing very fast, 0 Time, Imm. 4 <l-ssec. BRAEMAR, WELTER,; of 90 sovs. Seven furlongs. Britain's thrown, Bst. lib., 1; Flora Macdonald, Bst. lib., 2; Medallist, 9st. 121b., 3. ' Scratched: Waikehau, 9st. Clb.; and Sant Rosalier, Bst. Britain's Crown was in front all the way and lasted long enough to win by a good head, a length separating second and third. Time, lmin. 33,4-sscc. ASHBURTON COUNTY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One milo and a quarter. Ladrone, 7st.. 51b 1 The Cornet, Bst. 91b. 2 Tlirax, 9st. 3 Scratched: Gold Cup, Gst._ 121b. Ladrone and Martel wero in the lead five furlongs from homo with Cornet nojrt. At the entrance to tho straight tho latter moved up, but Ladrono held his own, winning" by a length, with Thrax four lengths away. Time, 2min. 15 3-ssec. HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Six furlongs.—Golden Morn, 9st. olb., 1; Gunflas'h, 9st. 21b., 2; Joan, 7st. 81b., 3. Scratched: Trireme, Bst. 31b.; Glenor, Bst. 31b.Vanquish, 7st. 101b. ; Marvelite, 7st. 71b. Won by a length, with .half a length separating second and third. Time. lmin. 19 3-ssec. LONG BEACH TROT HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. One milo and threo furlongs—Quincey Maid, 21sec., 1; Alice Hnon, 21sec., 2; Lyndhurst, 21sec., 3. Scratched: Maid of Derringell, 21sec.; Sherwood, 21sec.; Millie, 21scc.; Woodburn, 21sec.'; Lady Blackcliild 21sec. AVon by four lengths. Time, 3min. 39scc. SPRING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Sea King, Bst. 131b., 1; T'eviotdale, 7st., 2; Specialform, Bst., 3. Scratched: Naumai, 7st. lib.: Oxcnliope, 9st. 21b.; Stepmaid, Gst. 71b. Won by a length, Specialform the same distance behind Toviotdalo. Time, lmin. ISteec. NOTES ON THE RACING. (By Telegraph—Special Correspondent.)■ Ciiristctiurch, Septembor 11. Tho weather could hardly havo been, worse'for tho opening day of',tho Ashburton meeting. Snow and hail fell at intervals throughout tho afternoon, and tho courso becamo .very heavy. Despite tho conditions,'tlie attendance was very large, and tho special train from Christchurch was crowded. Several Now Zealand Cup -candidates were seen under silk, but none of tliom showed up in an attractivo light.' The greatest failure of the day \va£ Somniform, and it is difficult to imagine that sho is a full sister to Bon Reve. Though sho fell, she was hopelessly beaten at tho time, and could not go with the field. ' Owing to Mr. R. O. Duncan having to fulfil his position as stipendiary, tho judge's box. was occupied by Mr. J. E. Henrys. Coronetted was allowed to pay ( a falso price in'the Hurdles. Ho looked fresh and well, and his enlarged knee was much reduced. T.- Humphries, who rodo him, always hadj him on tho fence in •front, and at the six furlongs ho ran away and left tha others standing. Umeraboy finished up well and beat tho tiring Terry Flynn for second j>lace. Overton was a poor fourth. Tho winner was lecently purchased for £120, and Le looks' liko turning out a raro bargain. There' was a big field in tho Trial Plate, and tho public made a hot favourite of Jeannot, a fine big upstanding full brother to. Jan. Formal, a full sister to Specialform, began very smartly, buf was sooii joined by the. Birkenhead mare, Miss Kolmar, and tho others wero led by Jeannot and Sauci. At tho bottom of tho straight Formal had a big lead, but Jeannot stuck to his task well, and got up in tho last few strides. Counsel, who had been tho Inst to leav'o the mark, and then fan very wido at tho turn,. was third, and then came Forest Belle and Sauci, who were close up. Tho latter blow very hard on pulling up, and is evidently not ready yet. Tho placed horses should all win races. Serious disaster overtook backers in tho Welter, in whiph Somnifonn started a screaming favourite. At the start ho jumped out slowly and was soon sent to the rear. At tho end of a furlong Deeley was riding him hard, but ho was ■unable to niako up any leeway. Entering the straight Britain's Crown led a bunched field, and then Waitoto crossed his logs and came 'down, tho favourite falling over him. Deeley sustained a broken wrist, and will bo oiit of tho saddlo for some weeks. Britain's Crown won comfortably from Flora M'Donald, with Medallist close up. The betting was fairly even in the big race, Martel, Ladrone, Thrax, and Cornet being well Jbacked. Martel jumped out in front, but was soon joined by Ladrono and Mumura, witli the two top weights next. Martel led into tho straight, but Ladrono always had his measuro, and, coming on full of running, ho won easily from Tho Cornet and Thrax. , Martel was a poor fourth. Tlio winner has the reputation of being unreliable, but ho -galloped well for tho stable lad who rode him. Thrax looked well, but ho could not act in the mud. Public form pointed to Golden Morn as tho best of the hack field, but it was expected that tlio mud would find her out, and Speedometer and Whizz wero both better preferred on tlio machine. At tho rise of the barrier Speedometer and Aerial went off at a great bat, with Golden Morn in third place, and tho others strong out. Halfway down the running the last-named camo through and won in a canter. Gjinilash came from a long way back, and got second money. Joan was thif'd and May Dalrymple fourth. Tlio winner was neglected on tho machine. * The trot was a good thing for Qninccy Maid, who, after allowing Lyndhurst to make tho running into tho straight, then camo on and won nicely. Lyndhurst broke badly at the distance, and ; Alice Huon got up and beat him for second place. The snow was falling heavily when the concluding event' camo on for decision. Oxenhope, Stepmaid, and Naumai worn withdrawn, and Mr. W. H. Thomson's pair, Pilgrim's Way and | Carolus, wero each heavily backed. Sea King, who always shows his best form on this course, jumped out in front, and led the-whole way, Teviotdale was second and Specialform, who finish-, i ed fast, third. i

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. The following aro the second day's acceptances:— SECOND HURDLES, of 90 sovs. One mile and a half.—Cardiff, lOst. 91b.; Umcraboy,' lOst. 81b.; Buster, lOst. lib.; Ribstone Pippin, 9st. 131b.; Redwing, 9st. 91b.; Tcrr.v FJyiin, 9st. 81b.; Margo, 9st. Gib.; Waitoto, 9st.; Fnirlic,. 9st.; Overton, 9st.; Optician, 9st. FAIRFIELD HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Six furlongs.—Britain's Grown, 9st.; Gold "Wave, Bst. 91b.- JI ay Dalrymplo, Bst. 'lib.; Nithsdale, Bst.; Whiz, 7st. 131b.; Trireme, 7st. 71b-; Vanquish, 6st. 131b.; Ada Mcrling, Gst. 131b.; Sartosta, )6st. 121b.; Debonaire, 6st. 101b.; Tamils, Gst. 101b. COLDSTREAM WELTER, of 90 sovs. Six furlongs.—Kilts, 9st. 71b.; Glonowl, 9st. 21b. ■ Sveaborg, Bst. 71b.; Gunflaslr, Sst. 71b.; Mere, Bst.; Moray Lass, 7st. 131b.; Stambpul, 7st. 101b.; Joan, 7 st. 101b. TINWALI) HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Ono mile.—Tannhauser, Sst. 131b.; Tlio Cornet, Bst. 121b.; Oxwilhopo, Bst. 101b.; Ladrone, Sst. 41b.; Medallist, Bst.; Pilgrim's Way, 7st. 131b.; Mattel, Gst. 131b.; Gold Coin, Gst. 71b. WINCHMORE TROT, of 55 sovs. Ono milo' and a half. —Andv Regan, sor.; Rema. Rosa, 4sec.; Kelso, 6sec.j Treasure Seeker, Bsec.; Myrtle Palm, Bsec. ] Evelyn, Bsee.'; March Hare, 11 sec.; Alice Huon,' •' llseC.; Insolence, 17sec.; Dora M'Kinney, 17sec.; General FAEEWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.—Sea King, 9st. 131b.; Pilgrim's Way, 9st.; Tannhausor, Sst. 91b.; Specialform, Bst. 61b.; Carolus, Bst. 21b;;' Fender, 7st, 121b.; Kilts, 7st. 111b.; Teviotdal«, 7&t. 91b.; Britain's Cromi, 7st. 31b.; Orton, 6st. 131b.; Silkwob", Gst. 71b. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY, of 55 ■sovs. _ Four furlongs. (Weight, 9st.)— Nancy' Form, Saucj; Lady Marcia, Royai Charley, Forest Belle, Formal, Gtenor, Keval, Bonne Bouche, Inland, Hillsboro, "Counsel, Countess May, Vanquish, Vanna, Chorale, Miss'Kilmar, Clmdic, Alone, Moneymaker, Madama. NIGHT HAWK WINS ST. LEGER. LOUVOIS FINISHES LAST. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, September 10. At the Doncaster meeting, the following was' the result of the race for THE ST LEGER STAKES, of 5500 sovsJ, by subscription of 50 sovs. each; for entire colts and fillies foaled in 1910; colts 9st., fillies Bst. 111b. . About ono milo six furlongs and 132 yards. Mr. W r . Hall Walker's br. c. Night Hawk, by ' Gallinule —Jean's Folly, 9st. > 1 Mr. J. R. Joel's b. c. White Magic, by Sundridge—Viergc, 9st 2 Captain J. H. Greer's b. c. Sercmond, by Desmond —Serenata, 9st 9. .' 3 Louvois led for half the journey, but was beaten half a mile from home, and finished last. "White Magic led until Night Hawk challenged. Night Hawk won easily by. two lengths. Time, 3min. 3 3-ssec. —a record for the race. The winner started at long: odds. His owner didn't oven trouble to como to Doncaster. Louvois gave Night Hawk 151b. and a beating at Derby last week. DONCASTER SALES. | "Times"—Sydney "Sun" Special Cables. London, September 10. Record prices were paid at tile .Doncaster sales. A , Desmond —Palotte filly brought 2600 guineas. She goes to Russia. A Sundridge—Americiis Girl filly realised 1700 guineas, a Sans Souci—Goldmino filly 1650 guineas, and Santoi°-Santa Maura colt IGOO guineas. London, September 10. A colt by Desmond out of Silver Pheasant, brought' 6100 guineas—a record for tlio Doncaster sales. A yearling colt by Symington out of Altair realised 4500 guineas, and a colt by Roiherodo out of Magnitude 4000 guineas. Ninety-one lots averaged nearly 600 guineas. ' OTAKI HANDICAPS. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. J. H. Pollock for the Otaki Maori Racing Club's spring meetFIRST HACK HURDLE "HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Ono milo 980 yards. —Birklino, lOst. 101b;; llill, lOst. 91b.; Timothy, lOst. 81b.; Winchester, lOst. 31b.; Supreme, 9st. 121b.; Grit Lawless, 9st.' 121b.'; Himitangi, 9st. 31b.;' Pikiho, 9st.; Silver Monarch, 9st.; Agatha Green, 9st.; Rongamau, 9st.; Paromata, 9st.; Fagot, 9st.; St. Curio, 9st.: President Wilson, 9st. DOMINION DAY HANDICAP of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter.— Los Angeles, 9st. 61b.; Undecided, Bst. 131b.; Mira, Sst. 121b.; Expect, Bst. 61b.;. Peroneal, Bst. 41b.; Byron, Bst. 41b.: Passadena, Bst. -41b.; Roosevelt, 7st. 131b.; Mulga Bill, 7st. 111b.; Otalni, 7st. 111b.; Ceylon, 7st. 101b.; Manawakaha, 7st. 61b.; Lady Volga, 7st. 21b.; Lord Renown, 7st. lib.; Stepney, 7st. lib.; Matlow, 6st. 101b.; Routine, 6st. 71b.; Cork, 6st. 71b.: Brown Trout, Gst. 71b.; Turna, 6st. 71b. STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—The Great .Mogul, 9st. 81b.; Astral, 9st.; Mallard, Sst. 91b. j Tree Lucerne, Sst. 81b.; Lady Louisa, Bst. 81b.; Powder Fox, Bst. 51b.; Heather, Sst. 41b.; Acliilledes, Bst.; Secret Link, 7st. 131b.; Bradamantc, 7st. 121b.; Pavlova, 7st. 111b.; Courtley, 7st. 91b.; Pursefiller, .7st. 81b.; Sir Moseley, 7st. 81b.; Tlio Diver, 7st. 51b.; Whakapona, 7st. 51b.; Shona May, 7st. 51b.; Remissness, 7st. 31b-.; Borsil, 7st. 31b.; Guiding' Way, 7st. 31b.; Charlerose, 7st. ;• Berg, 7st.; Trilby, 7st.; Merry Breeze, 7st.;'Lanyard, 7st. FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.—Gold Crest, 9st.; Makara, Bst. 111b.; Peronilla, Sst. 111b.; Merrio Frank, _ Bst. 111b.; Diavolo, Bst. 81b.; Leapuki, Bst. 41b.: Semaphore, 7st. 131b.; Lady Volga, 7st. 131b.; Inimer, 7st. 121b.; Styx, 7st. 121b.; lion Ami, 7st. 111b.; Lady Georgia, "7st. 101b.; Tree Lucerne, 7st. 71b.; Mount Victoria, 7sfy 71b.; Lady Laddo,. 7st. 41b.; Waipaku, 7st.; Perceler, 7st.; I'arawanui, .'.TE HIWI MEMORIAL STAKES HANDICAP, of 110 soys. Ono mile. — Commotion, 9st.: Mallafd, Sst. 111b. ; Aratiatia. Bst. 81b.; Patronymic, Bst. 71b.; Huia, Bst. .71b.; Yankee Doodle, Sst. 61b.; Tiwari, 7st. 121b.; Prince Laddo, 7st. 51b.: Mexico, 7st. 21b. WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Commotion, 9st. 131b.: Gazette, 9st. 91b.; Patronymic, Ost. 61b.: Yankee Doodle, 9st, 61b.; Gerbera, Ost. 21b.; Bunkum, Sst. 101b.; Peacemaker. Sst. 101b.: Guiding Way, Sst. 101b.; Trilby, Bst. 71b : Sartovna, Bst 71b.; Victoria, Sst. 71b.; Magazine (late Rcxer), Bst. 71b.; BMasco, Sst. 71b.; St. Curio, Bst. 71b.; Glenlivet, Sst. 71b.; Wai Ariki, Bst. 71b.; Chillies, Bst. 71b.