THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1952, 8 January 1914, Page 7

THE TURF.

AUSTRALIAN TURF

NOMINATIONS FOB BIG EVENTS. By Telczraoh—Press Association-Copyright Sydney, Jmiuary 7. ■Ono hundred and forty-five nominations iiavo been received for the- Doncaster Handicap. They include Emperador, Binaldo, Dgn Hove, Bandiera, Athcnic, Yalido, and Beau Sonlt. For the Sydney Cup, the nominations number 92, including Olierubini, Midnight Sun, Rilialclo, Soultoria, and Beau Melbourne, January 7. Eighty-nino entries received for the O&kloi'gh Plato, include Athenio and One hundred and fourteen entries have como to hand for IAIO Newmnrket Handicap, including Royal Scotch; Ireland, Antoinette, Athenic, Valido, and Beau For tlio'Australian Oup, the entries total 62, including Royal Scotch. ,

NOTES AND COMMENTS. ,

r.Bi (Jlencoi.l Weights for the first day's events at the Fox ton; meeting will be.-declared-on tJakiirday. -. NVinations for all events at tho Egraont' meeting close on Thursday, January'ls. Owners are reminded that nominations for the To Kuiti Pacing Club's meeting close on Friday. . Ainsdalo was purchased at. Awapuni by a "patron of H. Pritchard>. Masterton stables. Ainsdalo was a very smart performer as a two-year-old, audit ho can bo kept on his legs ho should turn out a good.investment for his AVairarapa owner. It is reported that the connections of Oxennopo intend appealing to tho Racing Conference against the decision of tho Duueflin stewards in. inflicting a two-years' disqualification over tho horse's 'running in the Federal Handicap at AVingatui on Boxing Day. During tho progress of tho Auckland meeting St. Francis was purchased by the Waikato owner, Mr. K. Hanuo-n.

During tlie West Coast meetings flio Wnirarapa horseman, S.. Reid, rode six winners.

At Mftrtoa last week J. Coyle had a. smart-looking youngster over from Bulls to got used to the crowd.- This was a filly-by. Frisco, from Awalion's tlam. In a try-out over a couple of furloiißS she shaped l-cally well. Master Lupin has lightened up considerably with tho racing and travelling 3io has done, and it is probablo that his owner will decide upon spelling him. Marshal M'Donaldhas beeii withdrawn from tho Wellington Cup. Garance is still in tho paddock at Awnmmi, and it will be some time be-fore-"he can sport silk. It i? a piece of ill-fortune for his connections that ho should bi put out of action juet at a time whea he looked like being distinctly useful. All Red's half-brother is a splendid galloper, and ho will doubtless win plenty ot races later on. ' The good-looking Ngarna, half-brother to St. Toney and Makara, has been well supported in several of hi* essays lately, but .each time ho has failed. No doubt the experience is doing him Rood, -and a win for his owner should not be far distant. Moirette, who has been placed several times lately without winning a race, has joined B. Watson's team at Awopuni. Mr. G. D. Greenwood is to be congratulated on having sucli ■ a brilliant three-year-old 'as Oherubirii" has nowproved himself to be. Tho colt has won four races in succession, and has earned in prizo ni-e.Mejf t i4f" : thßoO f Wc'es r 'VS(irn ; of.' £2750.- In t'h'e'ciro'tfthatancos' 'itMs'not to bd wondered at that backers_ have- installed him favourite for the Wrilinßton Cup;'in, which lib'will have only Sst. 61b.' t-o,carry. The- racehorso First Consul is making a steady improvement from the injuries lie received through colliding with a motor-car during tho last Awafuni meeting.' It is likely that litigation will bo resorted to as a means-of'determining who was responsible for the accident. On the incoming Sydney beat yesterday were the racehorses Gicnraoro, Marton, and Prince Eddie, also the New Zealand owner, Mr. E. J). Hammond. The latter is returning to Australia immediately to carry on an appeal against his disqualification in connection with the Morton caso. Tho disqualification imposed on jockey Stan. Eeid on the West Coast twelve months ago expired on Friday, and Reid will now apply for a license. Ho will make hurdle "riding his chief line of business whan he returns to tho pigskin. Out of seven starts in the AVest, Royal Dragoon registered four wins and twice occupied second place, being third once. • Tho wins included two cups. Tatterley has been withdrawn from bis first day's engagements at the Wellington Racing Club's meeting. FIXTURES. Jan. 21, 22, 24-Wellinglfm Eacihg Club. Jan. 23-Hutt Valley Trotting Club. Jan. 29 and 31—Tftkapuna Jockey Club. i"«b i, s—Egmout Racing Club. I'eb. s—Tβ Kiiiti Kacirig Club. Feb. 7-Bay of Plenty Jockey Club, Feb. 11—Kotnl-un Jfickey Club. Feb. 11, 12—Taraqaki Jockey Club. I'eb. 26', 23—Wauganui Jbokey Club.