THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1904, 12 November 1913, Page 5

THE TURF.

! N;Z. METROPOLITAN TROTS. RAVENSCHILD WINS THE CUP. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Cnristchuroh, November 11. Aftor some shower) in the early morning tiie weather brdke beautifully fine for tne lirst day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Spring mooting, but in tho afternoon rain fell. There was a very large attendance. Tho tctaiisator handled £42,558, as against £32,969 last year. The following are the details of the racing:— SPRING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. (for uniiopplcd trotters only). Ono mile and a half. —5 Mr. D. Sutherland's b. h. Maoriwood, aged, lOsec. (A. Fringle), 1; 15 Mr. A. J. Clyde's b. g. Benmore, aged, 2scc. (M. Butler), 2; 10 Mr. B. Edwards's blk. g. Mokau, aged, 4sec. (owner), 3. Also started: 6 Tea Tree, 2sec.; 18 Monsoon, 2sec.; 9 Lignite, Csec.; 14 Ophelia, 7sec.; 13 Eelvic, 7sec ; 12 Fiction, 7sec.; 11 March Hare, Bsec. ;7 Whispering Lad, Bscc.; 8 Mayflower, Bsec.; 17 Hiroki, lOsec.; 2 Armamenter, lOsec.; 16 Dolly Wood, lOsec.; 3 King William, 103ec. ; 1 Wickljffe, lOsec.; 4 Ivory Bells, lOsec. Won very easily by forty yards from Benmore, who, just beat Mokau for second place by half a length. Wickliffo was fourth and March Hare fifth. Time, 3min. 40sec. EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Two miles. —10 Mr. D. J. Clark's b. m. Lady Rattoo, oyrs, 9sec. (G. Berry), 1; 2 Mr. H. Tregoning's rn. m. Oceanic, aged, 12soc. (E. M'Dermott), 2; 7 Mr. I. 'M. Thompson's b.-m. Bold Maid, au-ed, 9scc. (W. R. Thomas), 3. Also started: 3 Link, scr.; 8 Franzalena, 2sec., and Radiant Morn, ssec. (coupled); 4 Regina Belle, ssec.; 1 General Wylie, Bsec.; 5 0.1.C., llsec.; 6 Gertie L., 12sec.; 9 Lady Devon, ]2sec. Won easily by ten lengths. Oceanic was twelve lengths m front of Bold Maid, after whom came Gertie L., Tranzalena, and Radiant Morn. Time, 4min. 48sec. „, T _ _ NEW ZEALAND CUP HANDICAP (harness), of 2000 sovs; 4.38 class. Two miles. 2 Mr. J. M'Cutcheon's br. h. Ravens--1 child, aged, 6sec. (N. L. Price) ( 1 5 Mr. R. Geddes's ch.li. Denver Huon, aged, 2scc. (M. Edwards) I 1 Mr., J. W. Kerr's b. h. Calm, ■6vrs., 6sec (Owner) 3 12 Mr. J. G. Lecky's blk. h. Mandarine, aged, 6sec. (B. Edwards) 4 Also started: 17 King Cole, scr., 1U Emmeline, scr.; 8 Eccentric, 2sec.; . Bright, 4scc.; 13 Redoliild, 4sec., d Albert H., 4sec.; 12 Quincey, osec.; 19 Aberfeldy, 6sec.; 5 6sec. ; n Little Tib, 6sec.; 11 Lord Dillon, 6scc., 7 lord Heathcote, 6sec.; 21 Medallion, 6sec.; 18 Stop It, 6sec.; 20 Ookl lel , 6sec.; 6 Glendalough, 6sec., 16 Bellis,

Tho field got off m straggling order. Glendalough lost her driver, and Gold Bell, Medallion, and King Cole took no part in tho race. Ravcn s cl. Dat onco went to the front, with Manda rene and Lord Dillon at the head of the others. Turning out of the straight Ravenschild was well clear of Mandarenc, while Calm put in a strong run and took third placc. Lord Dillon and ( Denver Huon being at the head of the i others. Turning for home Ravenschild was going along well _ m front, while Calm, who had raced into second place, broke, and Denver Huon closed on him. In the homo stretch Ravenschild easily held his advantage, and won very comfortably by eight lengths from Denver Huon, who was two lengths m front of Calm. Mandarene was four lengths away fourth, and then m order camo Emmcline, Stop It, Little rib, Lord Heathcotc, Aberfeldv, Quincey, and Lord Dillon. Time,4min. 2o 3-u j HANDICAP (harness), I of ' ; 00 sovs. One mile and a half.—l Mr F. Holmes's b. f. Bonista, 4yrs., 9sec. (owner), 1; 12 Mr. 1. W. Thompson's br. m. Brown Bell, aged, ssec. (\\ . R. Thomas), 2; 5 Mr. J. S. August s b. f. Merry Child, 4yrs., 9sec. (S. August), 3. Also started: 1G Brooklyn, scr.; 9 "Win Soon, 4sec.; 16 Edith A., 4sec.; 15 Bonification, ssec.; 8 Childsdale, sscc.; 10 Vermont, 6sec.; 13 Proud Girl, 6sec.; 7 Don Caesar, 6sec.; 2 Baron Franz, 6sec.; 2 Bright Alice, Gsec.; 6 Dalwhinni, 9sec.; 3 Our Aggie, 9sec.; 4 Huon Drift, 9sec.; 11 George Hard, 7sec. Won by a length from Brown Bell, who finished fast, and beat Merry Child by two lengths for second place. Our Aggio' was 'fourth, George Hard fifth, and Don Caesar next. Time, 3niin. 37 2-sscc.

MIDDLETON HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs. Two miles—2 Mr. L. Taster's b. c. 'Michael Galindo, 4yrs., 12sec. (J. Tasker), 1; 1 Mr. R. Geddes's br. g. Mahomet, syrs., lOsec. (M. Edwards), 2; 12 Mrs. R. 0. Duncan's br. g. Vcrax, aged, 2scc. (J. Bryce), 3. Also started: 11 Bet-el Nut, 2sec.; 7 Rosalie, 2sec.; 14 Craibwood,'7sec.; 5 Kelso, 7scc.; 9 Welfare, 10 sec.; 6 Adventuress, 7sec.; 4 Brookbell, 7sec.; 13 Te Kuiti, Ssec. ;-3 Mystic, 12scc.; 10 Miss Vivian, 12sec.; 8 Vigorous, Msec. Won by four lengths, with Verax, who finished well," four lengths away. The next to finish were Kelso, Betel Nut, and Rosalie. Time, 4miti. 53sec.

ST. ALBANS' HANDICAP (saddle), of 170, sovs. One mile.—6 Franz Josef, ssec. (W. Pine), 1; 7 Ariel, sscc. (J. Tudhope), 2.; 9 Vermont, ssec. (J. Brankin), 3. Also started: 15 Barmaguie, scr.; 11 Frances, 2scc.; 13 Kalgoorlie, 3sec.; 9, Millwood, 3sec.; 12 Grampian, 3sec.; 3 Regina Belle, 4 sec.; 5 First Alarm, 4sec.; 8 Cute, 4 sec.; 4 Contrewood, ssec.; 2 Wallace, Jun., ssec.; 1 Royal Vesta, ssec.; 14 Rosemary, 6sec.; 12 Harold, Gsec. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 2min. 19 4-ssec.

PROVINCIAL HANDICAP (harness), of 350 sovs. One mile and a quarter. —6 Jinglo, sscc. (H. Gaskill), 1; 4 Bell Metal, ssec. (C. Kerr), 1 2; 3 Princess Louise, ,6sec. (T. W. Price, jun.), 3. Also started: 10 King Cole, scr.; 8 Havoc, 4sec.; 2 Adonis, 4sec.; 7 Lady Sybil, ssec.; 1 . Gianella, Ssec.; 9 Wilkie, 6sec.; 5 Glendalough, 6sec.; 11 Stop .It, 6sec. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. 52 2-ssec.

HAGISY HANDICAP (harness), of 170 sovs. ' One mile.—s Wereroa, 4sec. (J. Brankin), 1; 15 Harold Minto, 4 sec. (T. Wark), 2; 1 Rema Rosa, 4see. (A. G. Wilson), 3. Also starter!: 8 Lord Heathcot-e, scr.; 19 Vibon, lsec.; 11 Ruby S., lsec.; 9 Muricata, lsec.; 15 Dcrringcote, lsec.; 18 Wild Victor, 9 sec.; 6 Lady Child, 2sec.; 12 First Alarm, 2sec.; 17 Cute, 2sec.; 13 Onaira, 2sec.; 13 Child Beldon, 2sec.; 16 Rolf Boldrewood, 3sec.; 3 May Dillon, 3sec.; 7 Royal Vesta, 3sec.; 2 Bernio L., 14 sec.; 9 Rosemary, 4sec.; 10 Sylvia, 4 sec.; 4 Ard Cairn, 4scc. Won by two. lengths. Time, 2min. 20scc.

CANTERBURY J.G. ACCEPTANCES

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Ghrlstchurch, November 11. The following are the acceptances for the third dav of the C.J.C. meeting:— SUBURBAN HURDLES, of 250 sovs. Once round and a distance.—Witched, list. 91b.; jMercedo, 9st. 131b.; Kingsv.av 9st.; Combination, 9st. SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Four furlongs.—Hymettius, 9st. 51b.; Good Night, Bst. 31b.; Brocade, Bst. 31b.: Charmilla, Bst. lib.; Rencontre, 7st. 51b.; First, Flight, 7st. Sib.; Gargaron, 7st. 31b.; Fastradi, 7st.; Angelina, 7st.; Atheldane, 7st.; Morry Trick, 7st.; Signorile, 7st.; Bytan, 7st. AVON WELTER. HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Glenfinuan, fist. Olb.; Royal Anns, Ost. olb.; Martel. 9st. 31b.; Mysteriadi, Sst. Sib.; Sanguinary, Sst, 91b.; Scatondalc, 8«t. ; Sst, 81b. j Specialform, Sat^.

Sil/.; Imagination, Sst. Gil).; Sunbird, B*t. fi11)..; Mosgiel, Sst. lib.; Gnome, Bst.; Mount Victoria, 7st, 1311).; Gasoline, 7st. 121b.; Kilts, 7st. 111b,; Silvr Shield, 7st. 81b.; Lady JWcia, Tst. Wb.; Eoval .Marine, 7st. 71b.: Mere-, 7St. 711s. JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs One mile. —Aiitnmmis, fist. 51h.; Bon Revo, Bst. 131b.; Undecided, Sst. 131b.; Bon Ton, Sst. 101b,; Tannbauser, Bsi:. 101b.; Potoa, Sst. 81b.; Haskaync, Bst. 01b.; Bliss, Bst. 41b.; Culprit, Sst. -iil).: Crown Pearl, Sst. 41b.; Mowbray, Sst. 21b.; Quarantine, 7st. 91b.; Gapon, 6sr. 131b.

RANDOLPH HANDICAP, of 140 sovs Six furlongs.—Birkful, Sst. 131b.; Secret Link, Sst. 131b.; First Glance, Bst. 131b.; Gunfiasli, Sst. 131b.; Fcnnnal, Sst. 111b.: Sveaborg, Sst. 51b.; May Dalrymple, Bst. 21b.: Miss Kolmar, Bst.; Vocation, 7st. 131b.; Baritone, 7st. 121b.; Speedometer, Tst. 121b,; Thuringa, 7st. 91b.; Bonne Bouehe, 7st. 711j.; Politician, 7st. 71b.; Counsel, 7st. 71b.; Ardent, 7st. 51b.; Madama, Tst. 31b.; Glenongl.v, 7st. 31b.; Franganini, 7st. 21b.; Sauci, 7st. 21b.; Vanquish. 7st. 21b.; Ovar, 7st.; Overton, 7st.; Camarine, 7st. OTAIO PLATE, of 300 sovs. Ono mile and a half.—Thrax, lOst. 91b.; Brown Owl, lOst. 31b.; Lord Renown, 9st. 121b.; Ariom, 9st. 81b.; Odessa, 9st. 41b.; Mangaroa, 9st. 31b.; Flora Macdonald; Bst. 91b.; Gold Coin, Sst. 81b. ; Mumura, Bst. 31b.

THE LOCH MABEN INQUIRY,

FURTHER DISQUALIFICATIONS

(Rec. November 11, 11.35 p.m.) Moiboiirnc, November 11. Further inquiry into the Loch Mabeft case has resulted in the disqualification for two years of J. Maclftughlin, trainer, and D. J. Price, in whoso stable I.och Maben had been housed, on the ground of "dishonourable action." W. M'Loud, an apprentice to Price, has been suspended for six months for giving misleading evidence.