THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2008, 16 March 1914, Page 6

THE TURF.

NAPIER PARK MEETING

BIRKLINE WINS BIC EVENT. . (By Telegraph.—Special Eeporter.l ■ Napier, , March 14 : The Napier Park Autumn ■ Meeting concluded to-day in beautiful weathar., There was a large attendance, and speculation was very brisk. Tho totalisator investments amounted to £20,305. as against £12,807 for. tho second day of the autumn meeting last year, and £36,985 for both days, against £25,258 last year. A feature of tho racing today was the consistent forrn of A. Oliver, who rodo three more winners, making six at the meeting.' J. Chaafe had his shoulder dislocated. In the Telegraph Handicap there was a lot of bustling at tho 'start, and Berg's rider, R. J. Horn, came down, and was cut about the head. Backers opened badly in the Hack Hurdles by making Caher 'Davon favourite. Tho chestnut was very unruly at the barrier, and after going through onco, he whipped round when it rose, and took no part in the race. Pikiho and Hatana made the pace a. cracker. At tho half-mile tho former was out by himself, but here Hurakia moved up to him, and was level at the last fence. He then had matters all his own way, and won comfortably. The winner is a very likely sort, and has now won three times out of four starts. Hatana was offered for, salo after the race, but was passed in. Okahu fell at the back of the course, and J. Chaafe had his shoulder put out. ■ Thero wore no defections from tho Telegraph field, and Iliad's Hero came in for solid support. After a good start, Iliad's Hero, Royal Scout, and Hima took up the running from Pursefiller. Entering the straight, the favourito hung , out, and Hima gained an advantage, while Montana was stopped. Whnkahoki came through half-way down the running, and after a good finish won by a neck from Pursenllcr, with Hima and-Montano in that order. Iliad's Hero and Berg got interfered with at thp barrier.

Birkline, with Oliver in' the saddle, was well supported for tho Close Memorial Handicap, and the Gisborno horso scored bj\tho narrowest of margins from Fair Rosamond and Bertrada. The latter was in charge at tho half-mile, Jjiit in a hard finish Oliver got the, topweight up in t'ime to win by a head. Red Book, the. actual favourite, ran' a good race to the turn for home, where ho faded out of it. Vi and The Hague were left at the ; barrier.. Birklinc's form was a vast improvement on his first day's showing.

Tavistock was" the best backed in the two-year-old event, .but La Favourita' was a better mare to-day. She had the field in trouble from tho fall of the iflag. Tete-a-Tcte began, very smartly, and she and La Favourite, always ' 'id the top-weight doing his best. Blackall ran a great race, and should be heard of at tho back end of the season. The Karamu pair Hymen and Isiimonoha arc both backward.

As Braeburn was a fresh horse, and had Oliver in the saddle, the- public supported •him strongly in tho High Weight Handicap, tho distance of which suited him well. Mysteriach acted tho rolo of pacemaker till tho bottom of the straight, when Triezo collared him. Shortly afterwards Oliver brought tho favourite along, and in the finish ho won nicely by a length. Tatimi was close up third, and Mysteriach ' was fourth. ■Merriwa, who is standing up to racing, showed pace for half a mile, and may score before the season >is much further-advanced. 'Sin Daniel ran badly.

Anguish and Ngarua were the only -horses backed in the Scurry, and they finished first and second. Formulate, who is now touched in the wind, was a poor third, and tho rest were beaten off. Tho winner got the benefit of a moving start, which materially assisted him to win. Ngarua "was very soro aud took some time to find his feet.

The withdrawal of Makara, Adroit, and The Nile from tho open sprint event caused Blue Lake to go out at a very short price, but the result proved that; though the brown mare won, it was anything but a certainty for her, and both Our King and Day Fly put up just as good performances. Lowe, on tho favourite, anticipated the rising of the barrier, but Our King soon headed him off, and led. till the bottom of the straight, where Blue Lake and Day Fly joined.in. ,■ Overotho last furlong tho trio raced abreast, and in turn each bad their names called. Blue Lake got the verdict, but it was only by the narrowest of margins. Labour Day was fourth, and tho other pair were beaten off.

.:..Kimbombi showed that his win on the first day was no fluke by v.again scoring in the Stewards' Stakes. Mr. H. M. CampbelPs Merriweo gelding is very well just now, and ho should bo a good stake-earner, over fences this season.

THE RESULTS. The results are:—. ■ OMAHU HACK HURDLES, of 130 sovs. One mile and a half. Mr. E. Kemp's ch. g. Hurakia, by Sylvia Park—Patupaerehc, syrs., lOst. : (Jerry O'Connell) 1 5 Mr. W. K. 'Karaitiana's b. g. Pikiho. aged, 9st (F. Meagher) 2 3 Mr. W. Woods's b. g. Hatana, aged, - list.. 21b (L. Trail!) .3 "Also started: 1 C'aher Davon, lOst. 81b. (T. N; Jones); i Okahu, Oit. 71b. (W. Chaafe); 7 St. Fire, 9st. (A. Lawrence); 6Euffiana, Ost., carried 9st. 51b, (W. J. Porter). ■ Caher • Davon was left at tho post, and took no part in the race. Won l-y a length, about eight lengths , separating second and third. Time, 2min. 45 '4-ssec. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mr. W. J. Douglas's b. g. Whaka- • hoki, by San I'ran— Maid of Astolat, 3yrs., 7st. 31b. ... (E.' Hunt) 1 6 Mr. C. S. Twist's br. f. Pursefiller, 3yrs., 7st. 71b;, carried 7st. 101b. (B. Dceley) 2 2 Mr. J. P. Pettie'a br. g. Hima, 3yrs., 7st. 121b. •: (A. Eoed) 3 Also started: 1 Iliad's Hero, 9st. 2lb. (A. Oliver); 5 Berg, Bst. 101b. (R. J. Home); i Montano, "st. Blb. (R. Berry); 9 Sir Alba, 7st. 41b. (H. Paulgrain); 7 '.Royal Scout, 7k*. Mh. (W. Bell); 8 Mystified, 6st. 101b (C. Cavmont). Won by a neck. .A length between second and third. Time, lnnn. 15 l-ssec. CLOSE MEMORIAL STAKES, of 300 sovs. One mile and a distance. 2 Mr. C. Morse's b. g. Birldine, by Birkenhead—Agon}', Gyrs., Ost. (A. Oliver) 1 4 Messrs. White and M'Leod's b. m. Fair Rosamond, 4yrs., 7st. 111b. (H. Watson) 2 3 "Mr. Highden's" br. f. Bortrada, 3yrs., 7st. 71b (W. Bell) 3 Also started: 5 Byron, Bst. slb. (B. Deeley); 7 MoutoaaCiirl, 7st. 131b". (O. M'Carten); 11 Lord ilenown, 7st. 12lb. (R. Hunt); 9 Multiply, 7st. 101b. (A. Reed); 1 Red Book, 7st. 101b. (R. Berry); 8 Settler, 7st. 21b. (C. Carmont); G The Hague, 7st. 21b. (A.\Tricklebank); '13 Perceler, 6st. 71b. (E. Walsh); 10 Vi, Gst. 71b. (.J Kemp); 12 San Pluie, 6st. 71b. (J. Meagher).; It Fair Average, Gst. 71b., carried Cst. 101b. (J. Hastie)., Won by a neck, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 54sec." JCUAO HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs and a half. 2 "Mr. Highden's" b. f. La Favourita, ' bv King llufus—lnamorata, 7st81b. (W. Bell) 1 4 Mr. T. H. Lowry's blk. f. Tete-a-Tete, 7st. 81b. (A. Trieklebank) 2 1' Mr D. M'Lcod's ch. c. Tavistock, Bst. 121b. (B. Decley) S Also Btarted: Blackall, 7st. 91b. (R. Berry); 3 Hymen, 7st. 71b. (J. Wallace), and Kaimonoha, 7st. 71b. (R. Wood), coupled; 6 Old Dad, 6st. 91b. (J. Kemp). <• The winner WRB is front *U the war v

ami won by lialf a length. Three lengths separated second and third. 'Time, 55sec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 120 sots. One© round. 1 Mr. K. White's lj. g. Braebiirn, by Sir Laddo—Tuhiraiigi, syrs., Ost. lib (A. Oliver) 1 5 Mr. L. ,T. Wilkin's b. g. Trieze, syrs., Bst. 71b (H. Tricktobank) 2 i Mr. J. F. Pettio'o b. g. Tatimi, 4yrs., Bst. .121b (H. Griffiths) 3 ■ Also started: 3 Mysteriach, Dst. Blb. (B. Deeley); 2 Sir Danieli 9st. Gib. (W. Kirk); 7 ITerriwa, Bst. (J. Prendergast); 6 Peacemaker, Sst. (C. Hollo); 8 The Summit, Bst. (E. Lowe). Won by half a length. Time, lniin. 51 3-ssec. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY, of 100 sovs. Weight, 9st. Fivo furlongs. 1 Hon. J..D. Ormond's b. g. Anguish, by Birkenhead—Agony, 3yrs. (W. Eyan) 1 2 Mr. A. J. Shearsby's b. g. Ngarua, 3yrs (A. Oliver) 2 3 Mr. G. P. Donnelly's l>. li. Formulate, Gyrs (B. Deeley) '3 Also started! G King's Host (W. Kirk); S Hereford (H. Griffiths); 7 Ranfurly (W. Price); 5 Amical (E. Lowe); i Te Huhuti (B. Hunt); 9 Kiripaka (J. Davis). Won by two lengths. Four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 1 3-5 sec. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. E. Lonerean's br. in. Blue Lake, by Royal Fusilier—Blue ' River, 5 yrs.. Bsf. "4lb (E. Lowe) 1 i Jlr. C. J. Parker's br. h. Our King, 4yrs., 7st. 13ll> (R. Hunt) 2 3 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. >g. Day Fly, 3yrs., Gst. 71b., carried 6st. 101b. • . (A. R«ed) 3 Also started: s'Labour Day, Bst. 101b. (W. Price); 2 Eocene, 7st. 91b. (W. Bell); G Alces, Gst. 71b. (C. Cannonl). Won by a liead. A long neck divided second and third. Time, lmin. U l-sseo. STEWARDS' HACK WELTER, of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. H. 11. Campbell's br. g. Kimbombi, by Mernwee—Hellene, 4yrs., •9st. 91b (A. Oliver) 1 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. g. Banian, 3yrs., 9st. 41b (W. Ryan) 2 4 Mr. J. M. Cameron's br. g. St. Elmn, syrs., Bst. lib (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: 5 Arlington, Bst. 131b. (W. Bell); 3 French Rose, Bst. lib. (L. Wilson); 9 Tiwari, 7st. 131b. (H.'Tricklebank); G MultikoFf, 7st. 121b. (A. Tricklebank); 12 Forelight, 7st. 71b. (J. Kemp); 8 Arosine, 7st. 71b. (R. Hunt); 10 Discussion, 7st. 71b. (E. Lowe); 7 No Idea, 7st. 71b. (H. Watson); 11 Silver Jingle, 7st. 71b. (A. Heed). Won by a long neck. Time, lmin. 28sec.

C.J.C. WEICHTS.

(By Telosrraph.—Preje Assooifttlon.i Christchurch, March 15. Weights for tho C.J.O. Meeting are: GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, of 1300 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Ventura, list. 4ib.; Potoa 9st. 21b.; Bon Ton, 9st. iib.; Autumnus, Bst. 131b.; Emperador, &st. 131b.; Expect, Bst. 121b. ; lion Revo, Bst. 101b.; Soldiers' Chorus, Bst. 91b.; Los Angelos, Bst. 81b.; Warstop, Bst. Gib. ; Gipsy Belle, Bst 61b.; Tannhauser, Bst. ulb.; . Riiialdo, Bst. 51b.; Martins,'Bst. 51b.; Pavlova, Bst. 31b.; Beldame, Bst.; Specialform, 7st. 131b.;. Mora Macdonaid, 7st. 131b.; Masterpiece, 7st. 131b.; Red Book, 7st. 121b.; Sister Radius, 7st. 121b.; Bertrada, 7st. 121b.; Haskayne, 7st. 111b.; Sir Moselcy, 7st. 91b.; First Glance, 7st. 91b.; Sauci, 7st. 91b.; Ladoga, 7st. 81b.; Immer, 7st. 71b.; Obsono, 7st. 71b.; Peg, 7st. 61b.; Adroit, 7st. 41b.; Ogier, 7st. 31b.;' Oliudic, 7st. 31b. ; Stovedoro, 7st. 31b.; Gapon, 7st. 31b.; Stardancer, 7st.; Seatondale, 6st. 101b.; Gnome, 6st. 101b.; fleval, Gst.. 91b.; Flower of the West, Gst'. 91b.; Respond, 6st. 71b.; Silver Shield, 6st. 71b.; Formual, Cst. 71b.; Lady Marcia, 6st. 71b.; Vanna, 6st. 71b. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1300 sovs. One milo and a half. —Bon Ton, 9st. 21b. • Kilrain, Bst. 131b.; Eraperador, Bst. 121b.; Bronze, Bst. 101b.; Bon Reve, Bst. 101b.; Tannhauser, % Bst. B!b.'; Expect, Bst. 81b.; Los Angeios, ■Bst. 71b.; Potoa,..Bst;.i6lb.;:Sea.Piiik, Bst. 51b.; Masterpiece, Bst. 41b.; Thrax, Bsfc. 31b.; Flora Macdonaid, Bst. 3i,b. ; Soldiers', Chorus, 7st. 131b.; Rinaldo, 7st. 331b. ; Marshal Macdonaid, 7st. 131b.; Warstep, 7st. 131b.; Haskayne, 7st. 121b.; Red Book, 7et. 121b.; Ladoga, 7st. 91b.; • Passadcna, 7st. 61b.; Specialform, 7st. 61b.; Coroniform, 7st. 61b.; Pavlova, 7st. 51b.; Stevedore, 7st. 31b.; Stardancor, 7st. 21b.; Immer, 7st. lib.; Kooya, 6st. 101b.: Gapon, Gst. 101b.; Seatondale, 6st. 91b.; Peg, 6st. 91b.: Gnomo, 6st. 71b.; Lady Marcia, 6st. 71b.

■ RANCITIKEI WEIGHTS.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) , _. Wanganui, March 15. Weights for the Rangitikei R.C. Meeting are:— RANUITIKEI CUP. ■ One mile and ,a quarter.—Byron, 9st. ; Leonta, Bst. \l01b.; Moutoa Girl, Bst. 91b.; Otahu, Bst. 41b.; Mescal,,7st.-131b.; Braeburn, 7st. 131b.; Monologue, 7st. 121b.; Stepney, 7st. Lllb.; liady Volga, 7st. 111b.; Manawakaha, 7st. Sib.; White Crane, 6st. 71b.; Vladineau, 6st. 71b. OHAKIA HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Rill, list. 131b.; Huia, lOst. 131b.; Papalitz, lOst. 121b.; Clemency, lOst. 61b.; The Diver, lOst. 31b.; Jackman. lOst. 21b.; Tauranga, lOst. lib.; Whimper, 9st. 101b. ; Stockado, 9st. 61b.; Papamaraina, 9st. 61b. ; Florist, 9st. 21b.; Ibhar, 9st. 21b.; Sunrose, 9st. lib.; Omanawa, 9st. • PAREWANUI WELTER HANDICAP. Eight furlongs and a half.— Braebum, Dst. 61b.; Monologue, 9sfc. 61b.; Stepney, 9st. 31b.; Tetikura, 9st.; Guiding Way, Bst. 131b.; Master Laddo, Bst. 131b.; Austin, Bst. 121b.: Manitau, Bst._ 111b.; Ratana, Sst. 71b.; Mon Ami, Bst. 51b.; Patronymic, Bst. 41b.; Coroinandel, Bst. 31b.; Whito Crane, Bst.

PUKEURI WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Master Lupin, 9st. 131b.; Lubriline, 9st. 131b.; Firing Line, Dst. ,121b.; Patronymic, 9st. 121b.; St. Bees, 9st. 51b.; Papamarama, Bst. 61b.; Patroness, Bst. 61b.; Dokkho, Bst. olb.; Red Coral, Sst. 21b.; Combustion, Bst. 21b.; Glenorchy, Bst.; Sir Fisher, Bst.; Indrabarali, Sst.; Sweet Van, Bst.

MAIDEN HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—His Eminence, 9st.; General Madero, 9st.; Combustion, 9st,; Glenorchy, Bst. 81b.; Ruapuhi, Bst. 81b. ; Grey Guard, Bst. 81b.; Miss Parata, Bet. 81b.; Queen's Post, Bst. 81b.; Lady Lad, Bst. 81b. j Crown Battery, Bst. 81b.; Gleninnis, Bst. 81b.,; Hoopoo, Bst. 81b.; Fusilier, Bst. 81b.; Mahlstock, Bst. 81b.; La Motto, Bst. 81b.; Bivouac, Bst. 81b.; Vladivostock, Bst. 81b.; Reconnoitre. Bst. 81b.; Radiancy, Bst. 81b.:.Maisonette, Bst. 81bi • . • ' SCOTT MEMORIAL HANDICAP. Six furloncs. —Lady Volga, Dst.; Dearest, Bst. "81b.; Ineuru, Bst. 71b.; Heather, Bst. 21b.; Roosevelt, Bst. lib.: The Great Mogul, Bst. lib.; Wild Lupin, Bst.; Epworth, 7st. 101b!; Lord Possible, 7st. 91b.; Ratana, 7st. 91b.; Simple Sam, 7st. 71b.; To Horohore, 7st.

CARNARVON, HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Master Lupin, 9st. 31b.; Iliad's Hero, 9st.; Lubriline, Bst. 131b.; Firing Line, Bst. 121b.; Orleans, 7st. 131k; Classis, 7st. 101b.; Victoria, 7et. 41b.; Red Coral, 7st. 21b.; Ohau, 7st.; His Eminence, 7st.; Move On, 7st.;

Sylvan Dale, 7st. ' " NGATIAPA HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Aratiatia, 9st. lib.; Martlet, Bst. 71b.;* Powder Fox, Bst. 51b.; Orleans, Bst. lib.; Miss Kelly, Bst.; Seaweed, 7st. 121b.; The Diver, 7st. 121b.; Tyson, 7st. 91b.: Raugiwhetti, 7st. 41b.; Brunswick, 7st. 31b.; Tiora, 7st. 21b.; General Madoro, 7st. lib.; Improve, 7st. lib.; Royal Scout, 7st. lib.; Peggy, 7st.; Waitiiio, 7st.; Miss Heaton, 7st.; Fore, 7st.; Or Vieus, 7st.; Sylvanie, 7st.: Succeed, 7st.; Escort, 7st.; Klashma, 7st.