THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1869, 1 October 1913, Page 3

THE TURF.

ASCOT "HUNDRED" INCIDENT. MAN .OBSTRUCTS THE RACE. Hy Telegraph—Prc3B Aesociation-Copsrifflit Melbourns, September 30. During the running of the Ascot Five Hundred, men climbed a fence. A constable pursued them. One man ran in front of tlio horses, causing Arlington to fall, and bring down four others. The man was bowled over, but escaped with slight injuries. ■ SOLTANO ON THE TRACK. Sydney, September 30. Soltano did a nico gallop on the middle of the grass track, covering the last mile of eleven furlongs in lrain. 62Jsec. without being- extended'. Emperador did a serviceable gallop over a similar distance. Glenmore showed to advantage oyer the sticks. Old Josh fell and broke his nock. The reported offer of .£SOOO for Soltano turns out to be exaggerated (states our special correspondent at Hastings). Mr. Lowry states that no offer was made for him. A cablegram was received asking for a price, to bo put on the horse, but the reply went back "Not for sale." PORANCAHAU CLUB. (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Napier, September 30. Tho balance-shcot presented at the annual meeting 'of the ' l'oraiigahau Racing Club showed a - credit of £222 18s. 6d., as 'compared with £33 3s. lOd. with which the club started the season. Mr. G. Hunter, M.P., has been reelected and Messrs. H. \V. White aiftl J. Barker vice-presidents.

It was decjded to increase tho stakes by £80, making the total stakes £305 for the next meeting.' The increases are as follow: —Maiden Handicap, £20 to £25; 'December Handicap, £23 to £32; Porangaliau Handicap, £55 to £70; Christmas Handicap, £25 to £33; Ladies' Race, £22 to £32 (lirst prize, ladyy gold watch, valued at £20, second gold watch valued at £8, third prize trophy); Taihoa Handicap, £25 to £30; Flying Handicap, £35 to £50; Farewell Handicap,, £20 to £30. Tho distance for the Maiden Handicap is reduced from one mile to seven furlongs, and that of the Farowoll Handicap from a mile and a quarter to ono mile.