THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1917, 27 November 1913, Page 5

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TAKAPUNA SPRING MEETING. ROYAL IRISH WINS BIG RACE. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, November 2G. The Takapuna Jockey Club's Spring meeting oponed to-day in showery weather. Tho course was a bit holding. Thero was a big attendance, and speculation was brisk. The results are :— TRIAL HANDICAP, of-120 sovs. One milo.—Mr. A. E. AVatkins's Haku, ' Sst. lib. (H. Watson), ] ; Mr. E. Alison's Centenary, 7st. 131b., 2; Mr. P. Bolton's Barbwire, Sst. lolb., 3. Also started: Marconi, Sst. 101b.; Battle Abbey, Sst.: Motorman, 7st. 121b.; Lord Delaval, 7st. 121b.;-Recoup, 7st. 121b.; Brookfield, 7st. 121b.; Parapara, 7st. 121b.; Takanini, 7st. ,121b. Won all the way by .three lengths. Time, lmin. 4G 2-osec.

BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Fivo furlongs and a half—Mr. \V. Sharpo's Spalfish, 6st. 131b. (M'Divitt), 1; Mr. J. E. Newton's Field Force, 7st. 131b., 2; Mr. F. Morris's Positive, 7st„ 3. Also started: Toreador, 9st.; Waiorcwa, Bst. 121b.; Tinopai, 7st. 71b.; Red Lupin, 7st. 71b.; Lady Alicia, 7st. 61b.; 'likitupu, 7st. 31b.; Monoline, 7st. 21b.; Lady Dot, Gst. 131b. AVon in the straight by two lengths. Time, lmin. 11 l-ssec. ' PONUI HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half.—Mr. R, Hannon's Kotirino, Ost. 41b. (Gordon), 1; Mr. A. B. AVilliams's Rororh'ai, Ost. 21b., 2; Mr. Chas. Maxwell's Rouge Dragoon, Ost. 3b., 3. Also started: Diavo'lo, lOst. Glb.i; Blue Garment, Ost. 71b.; Poictiors, Ost. olb.: Cloudy Dawn, Ost. olb.; N'ukiinau, Ost. 51b.; Vestal, Ost, 31b.; Ruffy, Ost.; Teongo, 9st.; St. Lumsdon. 9st.; Michacloff, 9st.; Tipua, Sst. Won all the way by four lengths. Time, 3min. 2 2-osec. ST. ANDREW'S HANDICAP,. of 350 sovs. Ono mile, and a quarter. .Mr. J. Williamson's Roval Irish, 7st. Gib. ..' (O'Shea) 1 Mr. K. AV. Alison's Tiresome, 7st. 101b 2

Mr. J. D. Kemp's Jolie Fille, 7st. 121b 3 Also started: Gloy, 7st. 61b.: Advocate. 7st. 31b.; Worcester,.7st. lib. Jolic Fille led for a. mile, Royal Irish then poin<; to the front and winning easily by two lengths. A length separated second and third. Time, 2min. 112-s*™.. , CAMBRIA HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; for two-year-olds. ■ Four furlongs.—Mr. Jas. Hand's Mullingar, Bst. (Greenwood), 1; Mr. D. P. Moravian's Mon Emma, 7st., 2: Mr. D. J. Lvnch's Kitty Bellairs, 7st. 41b.. 3. Also started: Delenda, Sst. oil).; Golden Petal, 7st. 31b.; Indigence, 7st.; Ngatawerewere, 7st. 31b.; Attraction, 7st.; Lusitania, 7st. Won -in the last 50 yards by a length, 'i'he third horse was half a length away. Time. 51 2-osec. MELROSE, HANDICAP, of 125 sov«. Five furloncs and a half.—Mr. A. J. . Chisliolm's Selection. Sst. <Hb. CO. flrowrO, 1: Mr; H. Connor's Ladv Elgiva, M. lib., 2: Mr. P. Bolton's Barbwire, Osfc.. 3. Also started': Tn'noli, Sst. 51b.; Tupuin. Sst. 31b.: Holdfast, Sst. 211-.; Lone Moor. Bst. lib.; Dispatch Carrier. Sst. 21b.; Miss Gladstone, "Sst. lib.: Pakaka, Bst. lib.; Tide-mini, Bsl. lib.; Obdurate, Sst, HI).; Vladivo. Sst. lib.: Flving Fentber. Bst. HI).; Czarina, Bst. lib.: Maid, Sst. HI).; Opposition. Sst, lib.; Soi'lt.ire, Sst. lib.; Martingale, Sst, lib. Won all the way by four lengths. Three lengths between second and third. T)-"p. l™in. 11 3-sseo. ...

TIM.HURDLES, of 175 som. mile--and three nuartTs.—^>r.. W. 9st. ll'b. WneV 1; Air. ■Clinldane's Mcrrv Lad: lOst. Ul'v. ?• Mr. T. J. P-owiA" Pin. 10**.. 91b.. 3. Also started: F"mli". 9st. 51b.: Don•■el. 9st. 31b.; T'm Pole, 9st, Mcrnr Lad led to th« distance, where Mern'".ix "'m'longed and won by, .* length. T-\,p third iior«« was tbroo lengths away. Ti-"". a«"i'i: PV. CHE T 'TENH.VM of 150 w*. Poven fi'rlonfi. —M*. P*". Thvniiett's Devastation. Gr-t. 71b. (Chap l '''!), 1 • Mr. C. Winder'* Tattoo. 7st. lib., ">'• M". H. M- Spoil's Kcw. 7st. J'b.. 3. Kew led to the distance, where. Devastation lier"'"d ln' nl a"d won by two l-nt/ths. The +hird horse was half a length awav. Time, lmin. 31sec.

SECOND DAY'S WEIGHTS. (Br Telezrauh.—Press Association.) Auckland, November 26. The weights for tho second day's races "'p'UPUKE HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Colonel Soult, 9st. 131b.; King Lunin, Ost. Gib.; Spalfish, Sst. 111b.; Devastation, Bst. 111b.; Loloma, Bst. Sib.; Huso do Guerre, Bst. 61b.; Antiphonc, Sst. 61b.; Mortitc, Sst. 21b.; Makura, 7st. 131b.; Ovation, 7st. 131b.; Marshal ''U'Donald, 7st. 81b.; Jackpin, 7st. 71b.; Solitudo, 7st. 71b.; Centenary, 7st. 51b.; Hinerewa, 7st. 41b.; Fleet Arrow, 7st. 21b.; Holdfast, 7st.; Pet, 7st.; Tribunal, 7st.; Spalperion,'7st. ;■ Santiago, 7st. SPUING HANDICAP. Ono mile.— Sir Moselev, Ost.; Royal Irish, Bst. 131b.; Jolie Fille, Bst, 121b.; Tiresome, Sst. J.01b.; Goldsizc, Bst. 71b.; Tattoo, Sst. 51b.; Monorail, Bst. 41b.; Blucslone, Sst. 31b.; Gloy, Bst. lib.; Lady Menschikoff, Bst.; Mummer, Sst. 131b.; Advocate, 7st. 131b.; Tinopai, 7st. 111b.; "Worcester, 7st. 101b.; Kew, 7st. 91b.; "Woo 01ga,'7st. 81b.; Soldier, 7st. 81b.; Devastation, 7st. 81b.; Dawji, 7st; 81b.; Almeida, 7st. lib.; Marconi, 7st. lib.; Soultikoff, 7st. lib.; Decorate, 7st. lib.; Parawai, 6st. 121b.; Battle Abbey, Gst. 121b. WELTER HANDICAP. One mile — Tiresome, Ost. 31b.; Salute, Ost. lib.; Tattoo. Sst. 121b.; Field Force, Sst. 41b.; Tragedy King, Bst, 21b.; Kew, Sst, 21b.; Worcester, Bst. 21b.; Wca Olga, 7st. 131b.: Dawn, 7st. 131b.; Red Lupin, 7st. 101b.; Firing Soult, 7st. 91b.; Marconi, 7st. 81b.; Christine, 7st. 71b.; Cloudy Dawn, 7st. 71b.; Paraiiara, 7st. "71b.; Parawai, 7st. -71b.; Centenary, 7st. 71b. CAUTLEY HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs and a half.—Waiorcwa, Ost.; Toreador, Sst. 131b.-, Salute, Sst. 101b.; Field Force, 7st. 121b.; King Lupin, 7st. 1111).; Spalfish, 7st. 101b.; Overtime, 7st. 101b.; Kew, 7sf. 01b.; Dawn, 7st. 61b.; Lady Alicia, 7st. ulb.; Denise Orine, 7st. 51b.; Selection. 7st. 51b.; Ruse do Guerre, 7st. 51b.; Loloma, 7st. 3!b.: Tikitamt, 7st. 21b.; Posotinc, 7st. 21b.; Boronia, 7st. 21b.; Monoline, 7st. lib.; Lady Dot, Gst. 121b.; Lady Thorn, 6st. 101b.; Blue Rose, Gst. 91b.; Soltane, fist. 01b. STANLEY HURDLES. One mile and a half and' 100 yards— Kotiripo, lOst. 711).; Diavolo, lOst. 31b.; Flying Soult. 9;-t. Dili.; Tiri, Ost. 91b.; Roromai, Ost. Rib.; Rouge .Dragoon, Ost. 41b.; Blue Garment, Ost. -lib.; Explosive, Ost, 41b.; Mortit'p. Ost. 31h.; Nappcr Tandy. Ost. 31b.; Cloudy Dawn. Ost, 21b.; Poietir.rs, DM. '21b.; Vestal. Ost. lib.: Ruffy, Ost.; ("lam, Ost.: Atahrre, Ost.; Sesame. Ost.; Snookered 9st.; Countree, Ost.; Maimrewa, Ost.; Toonga, Ost.; Michaoloff, Ost.; Marangai, Ost.: St. Lumsden, Ps(.; Tepua, Ost.: Nukuhau, Ost. JUKI NO HANDICAP. Four furlongs.— Millingar, Sst. 101b.: Delender, fct. 31b.; Kittv Bellairs, 7st.'6lb.; Shepherd's T3iir.li, 7st, 51b.; Mon Emma, 7st. 51b.; 'Ulster, 7st. 31b.; Pendoon. 7st. P!b.: Golden Petal, vst. lib.; Njjatiwerewcrc, 7st. lib.; Leona fillv, Ost. 131b.: Graduate, 6st. 131b.; Lady Penury, Ost. 131b.; Attraction, Gst. 121b.; liiieitauia, Ost, 121b.; Crescendo, Gst. 121b.; Tamora, 6st. 121b.; Indigence, 6st. 121b.: Golden Necklet, 6st. 121b.

KAWATJ HURDLES. One milo and three-quarters.—North East, 12st. 'Jib.; Merry Lad. list, lib.; F'hroso. list.; Mcrrimax, lOst. 101b.; Pip, ]ost. 'Jib. ; .Walc'hdiain, 10st, 01b.; Spectre, 9st.

31b.; Donzel, Ost.; Kremlin, 9st.; Atalicre, Ost.; Manuwera, Ost.; '11)0 Pole, 9st.; Poictiors, Ost.; Napper Tandy, Ost.; Explosive, Ost.; Ruffy, 9st.

VAUXHALL HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Selection, 9st. 31b.; Barbwirc, 9st.; Marconi, Bst. 101b.; Lady Elgiva, Bst. olb.; Tiuoreka, Sst. olb.; Centenary, Bst. 41b.; Tripoli, Sst. 31b.; Hinerew'a, Bst. 31b.; Dispatch Carrier, Bst.; St. Helena, Bst.; Soquill; Sst.; Monojack, Bst.; l'rcstwiek, 7st. 1311).; Motorman, 7st. 131b.; Holdfast, 7st. 121b.; Lone Moor, 7st. 121b.; Glittering Sands, 7st. 1211).; SiVno, 7st. 121b.; Tribunal, 7st. laib.; Lord Delaval, 7st. 121b.; Takcnini, 7st. 121b.; Obdurate, 7st. 121b.; Vladivo, 7st. 121b.; Flying Feather, 7st. 121b.; Czarina, 7st. 121b.; Ilccoup, 7st. 121b.; Brookfield, 7st, 121b.; Dandy Breeze, 7st. 121b.; Spalperion, 7st. 121b.; Opposition, 7st. 121b.; Martingale, 7st. 1211).-; Miss Avalanche, 7st. 121b.

SOUTH CANTERBURY J;C.

SPRING MEETING. ißy Teltrrapli—l'rcos AwocJAtioa.l Timaru, November 26. Tho South Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting opened to-day, in lino weather, and before a largo attendance. Tho totalisator handled £10,249, last year's figures being £0831.105. The results are: — OTAIO HURDLES HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and a half. —1 TJmerabov, lOst. 51b., 1; 5 Coy, list. 31b., 2; 4 Tho. Brewer, Ost. olb., 3. Also started: 3'Mcrcedo, lOr.t. 111b.;2 Kingsway, 9st. 71b.; 7 Ohapi, 9st.; 0 Ripple, 9st.; 8 Optician, 9st. Ohapi and Optician fell. Won by a length and a quarter. Time, 2min. oOscc. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.—3 Baritone, Bst. lib., 1; 5 Sveaborg, Bst. 41b., 2; >( Vanna, 6st. 121b., 3. Also started: 7 Gunflash, 9st.; i Fomnal, Bst. 121b.; 2 Aerial, Bst. olb. ; 9 Puro Gold, Bst. 21b.; 8 Miss Kolmar, 7st, 91b.; 6 Orange Lily, 7st. 81b.; 11 Glenongley, 7st. 21b.; 10 Money Maker; Gst. 12lb. Puro Gold was left at the post.' Won by a length. Time, lmin. 1 3-ssec. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Four furlongs.—4 First Glance, Bst., 1; 7 Flower of tho West, 7st. 71b., 2; 3 Fender, Sst. 21b., 3. Also started: 1 Golden Morn, Ost. 81b.; 6 Orton, Bst. 91b.; 2 Stepmaid, Sst.; 5 Lord Soult, Sst.; 8 Craig At.hol, 7st. 71b. Orton was left at tho post. Won by a length, second and third close together. Time, 49 1-flscc SUMMER CUP, of 250 sovs. One milo and a quarter. 2 Flora MaeDonald. 7st, 111b 1 5 Gold Coin, 6st. 131b 2 4 My Lawyer, Bst. lOst 3 Also started: 1 Glenfinnttn, Sst. 91b.; 3 Tho Cornet, 7st. 131b.; G Gapon, 7st. 121b.; 7 Mumura, Gst. 71b. AVon by two lengths. A short head separated second and third. Time, 2min. 0 4-oscc.

PRESIDENT'S WELTER, of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs.—7 Joan, Bst.. 1; 1 Lady Mareia, Bst. 21b., 2; 6 Mosgiel, "ii. 21b., 3. Also started: 3 Martel, 9st, 111b.: i Glenowl, Bst. 111b.; 9 Gnome, Sst. !)lb.; JO St. Petersburg, fist. 71b.; 2 Gienfin. Bst. 41b.; 1 Mere, Sst. (coujjled witifLady Mareia); 8 Colleen Mary, Sst. Won by two lengths. Half a length bcttvecn cccond and third. Time, lmin. 28 2-ssee. . JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Four furlongs.—l Speedometer, 9st. 91b.. and 3 Cortes, 7st. 71b. (dead beat), 1; 5 Miss Finland, 7st. 81b.. 2. Also started: G Yes, 7st. 91b.; 4 Purseform, 7st.; 2 Honoy Girl, Cst. 121b. /Time, 49 3-ssec. HACK RACE, of 70 sovs. Five furlongs.—2 Reval, Sst.. 1 • 8 Vanquish, Bst„ 2; 6 Madama. Bst., 3. Fifteen starters. Hops and Crib were coupled as favourites. Won by two lengths. Time.' lmin. 3sec'.' ""■•' FLYING HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Sir furlons — 1 Ogier, Sst. 81b., 1; 2 Oxeilhope, Sst. 131b., 2; 3 Sea Kim*, Sst. 101b., 3. No others r.tarted. Ogier led all tho way. Time, lmin. losec.

TIMARU SPRING MEETING.

(liy Telcgraph.-Press Association.) Timaru, November 26. Acceptances for to-morrow's races at Tiraaru aro as follow: — LEVELS ' HURDLES, of ICO . bovs. Ono mile and a half.—Umerabov, list. 101b.; Mcrccdo, jOst. 121b.; Simon Pure, Ost. 91b.; The Brewer, Ost. 91b.; Kingsway, Ost. 81b.; Glcngariff, Ost.: Ohapi, Ost ■ NOVEMBER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Three-quarters of a mile.—Baritone, Bst. 131b.; Ariel, Bst. 21b.; Pure Gold, Bst.; Miss Kolmar, 7st. 7!b.; Orange Lily, 7st. 01b.; Vanquish, Gs't. 131b.; Glenonglov, fist. 101b. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of 100 govs. ; Fivo furlongs.—Golden Morn, 9st.; First Glance, Bst. 61b.; Formnal, Bst. 6!b.; Orton, Sst. 21b.; Aerial, 7st. 121b.; Stcpmaid, V'st. 01b.; Fender, 7st. 91b.; Flower of tho AVcs't, 7st. 31b. HOPEFUL HANDICAP, of 100 eovg. Four furlongs.—Speedometer, Ost. 131b. ; Reval, Sst. 101b.; Fender. Sst. 01b.; Cortes, 7st. 111b.; Vacua, -7st. 91b.; Halbord, 7st. 91b.; Miss Finland, 7st. 31b. j Purscform, fist. 71b.

STEWARDS' WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—.Uosgicl, Ost. 31b.; Glenoivl, Bst. 121b.; Baritone, Bst. 1011).; Joan, Bst. 91b.; Svcaborii, Bst. olb.;. Glcnlin, Sat. 31b.; Colleen Mary, 7st. 71b. JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Ono mile.—Flora Mac Donald, Bst. lllh.; Oxen'hopc, Bst. 1011).; Aly Lawyer, Bst. 91b.; Lady Marcia, fist. 181b.; iluinura, fist. 71b. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs.—Oxcnhcpe, Bst. 131b.; My Lawyer, Sst. 81b.; Mariel, Bst. 81b.; Sea King, Sst. 61b.; Orton, fist. 111b.; Gnome, fist. 71b. HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Fivo furlongs.—Adamerling, Sst 111b.; Clynelish. Sst. 81b.; Vanquish, Bst. 41b.; Madama, Sst.; Downstroke, 7st. 131b.; Miss Finland, Sst. 111b.; Fees, 7s't. 111b.; John Barleycorn, 7st. 101b.; Hops, 7st. 101b.; .Sister Martial, 7st. _ 71b.; My Glove, 7st. 71b.; Franganui, 7st. 71b.; Glee, 7st. 71b.; Gland Cup, 7st. 71b.; Finland, 7st. 71b.; Moneymaker, 7st. 7!b.

TROPHY DONATED

(By Telegraph—Special Correspondent.) Wanganui, November 26. A well-known local sport, 31 r. Wm. Duncan, has presented tho Wanganui Jockey Club with a gold cup, valued at a hundred guinoas, for tho winner of the Wanganui Cup of 101 J.