THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2010, 18 March 1914, Page 4

THE TURF.

' ' OPUNAKE RACES. MINORA WINS BIC RACE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.! Hawera, March 17. The Op'unako Kacing Club's annual meeting took place at Pihama to-day in fine weather. The attendance was considerably larger than at last year's meeting. The totalisutor investments amounted to £11,875, as against £9371 for the corresponding meeting of 1913, an increase of £2504. Among the visitors was tho Hon. W. H. Herries. Tho results arc: — MAIDEN PLATE, of 55 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Project, 1; Royal Loop, 2,Kidicule, 3. Also started: Armature, Exotic, Confirm, Miss Waikaranga, Captain Miro, Lady Armshot, Sylvan Dale, Conguard. Won by a nose. Time, Imin. 31 4-ssee. HANDICAP HURDLES, of 75 sovs. One mile and a , halfj—Cornelian, 1; Katua, 2; Higliden, 3. Also started: Clemency, St. Serf, Warea. Won easily by five lengths. Time, 2min. 53 2-ssee. FLYING HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Six hirlongs.—Calais, 1; Patronata, 2; Martingale, 3. Also started: Rector Girl, Red Coral. Won easily by a length and a half. Time, Imin. 18scc. OPUNAKE RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Minora, 1; Jalin Willie, 2; (rib third horse telegraphed). Also started: Patronymic, Invader, Eercola, Patroness, Millbanks, Omata. Won comfortably by four lengths. Time, 2min. ELECTRIC STAKES, of 65 sovs. Fivo furlongs.—Patron, 1; Zion, 2; Patronata, 3. Also started: Captain Miro. Miss Waikaraiiga, Armature, lnnoladdo, Conguard, Galtee, Avon Park. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time) Imin. ssec. ; WELTER HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Florist, 1; Lady Amai,. 2; Billington', 3. Also started. Pikctaepa, Red' Coral, Ridicule, Royal Loop. Won comfortably by a length. Time, Imin. 31$scc. •• PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 90 soys. Onp niile.r-Patronymic, 1; John Willie, 2; Patroness, 3. 'Also started: Crawford, Minora, Martingale, Millbanks. A< good race. Won by a neck. Time, Imin. 46 3-sseo. • ■ FAREWELL STAKES, of 65 sovs. Fivo furlongs.—Calais, 1; Rector Girl, 2; Zion, 3.' Also started: Lady Armshot, Patroon, Innoladdo, Galtee. A fine race, AVon by a nose. Time, lnin. ojsec. MASTERTON R.C. HANDICAPS. For the first day's events at the Mas-terton-Racing Club's Autumn Meeting, handicaps have been declared as follow :— MASTERTON CUP, of 250 sovs. One milo and a quarter.—Sir Solo, 9st. 41b.; Sir : Knox, Bst. 71b. j Byron, Bst. 41b.; Lady Laddo, Bst, 21b.; Leonta, Bst. lib;; Immer, 7st. 131b.; .Bortrada, 7st. 101b.; Passadena, 7st. 101b.; Otahu; 7st.. 101b.; Multiply, 7st. 91b.; Monologue, 7st. 81b.; Stepney. 7st. 61b.; Dearest, 7st.'slb.j iOdessa, 7st. 51b.; Kooya, 7st. 31b.; First Consul, tst.;-Ji, 6sfc.- 71b.; Ratana, 6st. 71b.; Lubriline, 6st. 71b.; Snratura, 6st. 71b.; Master Lunin, 6st. 71b.; Big Blast, Gsf 71b. LADIES' BRACELET, of 60 sovs. One mile- and a distance.—Master Lupin, last. 131b..; Papnlitz, list. 131b.; Stockade, list. 71b.; Conziska, list. 71b.; Grit Lawless, list. 51b'.; The Dane, list. .416.';. Artificial, list. 411>.; Uncle Jim,,list, ,41b.; Royal Maid, list. 311).; Paramaliohe, "list. 31b.; Bayadere, list!; Bransfield, list.; Fusilier, list.; Combustion, list.; Chummy, Ust. APRIL HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Six furlongs.—Zeus, i)st.; Blue' Lake, Bst. 131b.; Altcar, Bst. 101b.; Makara, Bst. 91b.; Our King, Sst. 51b.; L'eapuki,' ■Sst. 5!b.; Inetirn, 7st. 121b.; Eocene/ i st. 101b.; Heather, 7st. 101b.; Mount Victoria, 7st. 101b.; Mon Ami, 7st. 61b.; The;-Great Mogul, 7st. 61h.; Suratura, 7st. 511).; Amber and White, 7st. 51b.; Eyadne, Tst. 31b: j Aratiatia, 7st. 31b.; Field Force, 7st.; Bradamanto, 7st. OPAKI WELTER HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Oho mile.—Projectile, 9st. 31b.; Diavolo, 9st. • Monologue, Sst. 131b.; Merrie Frank, Sst. 131b.; Stepney, Bst. 111b.; Dearest, Bst. -' 101b.; Passive, Bst. 1011).; Sir Daniel, Bst. 91b.; First Consul, Bst. 71b.; Vocation, Bst. 51b.; Lubriline, Sst.; Achilledes, Bst.; Ratana. Bst.; Moloch, Bst.; Manitau, 7st. 131b.; Kilosteri, 7st. 71b. MASTERTON HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Ono mile.—Kimbombi, 9st. 311).; Hiwitapu. Bst. 401b.; Firing Line, Bst. 71b.; To Hou Hou, Sst.' lib.; Chillies,, Bst. lib',; Ladify s Bst. 111k; Papaniarama,, 75t.101b.; Orleans, 7st. 101b.; Overrate, 7st. 81b.; Montana, 7st. 71b.; Amity, 7st. 71b.; Top Note, 7st. 41b:; Ruination, 7st. 21b.; Sir Brandon, 6st. 111b.; Hoopoe, 6st. 71b.; Keynote, 6st. 71b.; Otakuraj 6st. 71b.; Missßeta, 6st. 71b. RUAMAHANGA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.— Iliad's Hero, 9st.; Reno, Sst. 61b.; Despatch Carrier, Sst. 61b.; Borsil, Bst. Gib.; Mallard, Sst. 31b.; Orleans, 7st. 131b.; Microbe, 7st. 101b.; Rigo Park, 7st, 101b:; Arrahna, 7st. 101b.; Listen, 7st. 101b.; Elevated, 7st. 51b.; Sir Saracen, 7st. 31b.; Bonus, 7st: 21b.; Ruination, • 7st. 21b.; Miss Vera, 7st. 21b.; Lanyard, 6st. 111b. ■ Billington, 6st. 71b.; Ifokawai, 6st. 71b.; Whisperer. 6st. 71b. DASH HANDICAP, of 85 sovs." Five furlongs.—Despatch Carrier, 9st.; Martlet, Bst. 101b.; Miss Kelly, Bst. 61b.; Waldemar, Sst. 411).; New York, Sat. 41b.; Lady Vladimir, Bst. 41b.; Arrahna, Bst. 21b.; Poroporo, 7st. 131b.; Imiobuldo, ,7sfc. 13U).; Nenrua. 7st. 1311) ■; Sir Saracen, 7st. 101b.; Elevated. 7st. 101b.; Sarbonite, 7st. 101b.; Royal Scout, 7st. 51b.; Watinp, 7st. o!b.; Miss Lena, "st. 51b.; Bodenham, 7st. 51b.; Lord Palmer, 7st. 51b.; Juliette, 7st. 31b.; Sarabelle, 7st. 31b.: Altitude, 7st. 31b.; Lady Joan. 7st.; Poihorau, 7st.; Ranginoa, 7st.; Whisperer, 7st.; Asclie, 6st. 101b.; Lady Dnlesford, 6st. 101b.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

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Owners are reminded that acceptances for the first day's events at the llangitikei 'Racing Club's Mooting close on Friday next. • , . Acceptances for the first day's events at the Masterton Racing Club's Autumn Meeting close on March 27. In connection with the Wairarapa Racing Club's Autumn Meeting, owners are reminded that nominations for all races close on Friday. •:■ Friday is general entry day for the Auckland Bating Club's Autumn Meeting, and on that day acceptances are also duo for the club's Easter Handicap, Brighton Hurdles, and Autumn Steeplechase.. Mr. Kdmuml Goodbrhere, secretary of the I'Vildinu Jockey Club, notifies owners aud trainers that nominations for all events, including the Wuita Hack and Maiden Scurry, in tlu* Kastor meeting on April 13 and 14, close on Kiidiiy, March 20, at 8.30 p.m. An interesting item of stud news from Eligluiul is that on Jaminr.y L' 7 Vuliven'foiilnl an own sister to ' The Totrarch. The fJi-and National Stecpleehnse will be run on the. Aintree course on Friday, March 27. The stallion lionny Glen had a rather exciting adventure at iliccartnu »u Saturday afternoon. By some means ho broke put of his box and got into a paddock whore a number of geldings were■ grazing. His presence.- was on'; 'dently not appreciated, and for a time it looked as iK the son of Stepniak was in for a bad , time , . -Fortuflately' he ehoTved' ability in. lorkins afW ihie

safety, and evmtiially escaped with a few scratches. Von turn has been awarded OA in the O.J.C. Great Easter Handicap, which is lolb. more than she succeeded under last year in that event. If she sees the post the Awstralian-brqd , Biaro will not want supporters on the day, lor her showing at Napier fast week, when much abovo hsjs'self in condition, indicates that she lias lost nono of licrpace, and tJtat a few gallops would bring her baek to her best form. Although nothing h»g been decided in tho matter it is possible that Mr, Harvey Patterson's colt, Sir Malt, by JJaU stor—Graceton, may sfcrtfe a light season at the stud next year, in jjlace of Vasoo, who died recently. Sir Molt cost 1000 guineas, as a yeirling, but up till tho present lias not developed as well as could 'bavft been wislied, I Oherubini and Eiliperader ivefe associated in a gallop ef about seven fur- ' longs at Riecarton ofl Saturday mem- j ing in presence o£ ftioir ownßr, and, though Eniperndor get a gond denl tho best of the start, Cherubim had him : well beaten when tho post wot reached. j The Troadmill—Gloitott-let colt Night- . watch lias been stepped in lii-s work. He may bo given another trial next season, but it is Very doubtful if ho will ever stand another pifeparatfon. Heathor Lad, a'lio won tho Selling Steeplechase itt Windsor, Bwglaftd, (Mi Jsnuar.v 30, is an aged celdinfc ,by"tfte New Zealand-bred sire, Gffld Jledill&t, by Mcdallion—^Carolla. Manicuta, tfho was among the winners at Canning Park, West Australia, this month, wji.g bred by Mr. Harvey I'atterson, being a filly by Enmier, by St. Sffitliin. Etlino, a ti-'o-year-pW filly by Antonio —Sonoma, sold in JLelWkurn'o this month for 200 e«ineas> is a half-sister to Mr. E. J. Watt's speedy Traquair" mare Ventura. When sold 'a-s a year-

ling in Sydney last Easter, Ethno realised 530 guineas. 0 It is on- the fards that North East ! may be brought back from Sydney 111 : time to contest the hurdle events at- * tho Auckland Eaemg Club's Eaeter , Meeting. * B. Dceley is bt>i soinß t<j the Wai- , raato Meeting, frliieh place to- ' morrow, and, in lik aibaence, . F. E, Jones will ride Sit Geoftse- Clifford's c horso Taskmaster in the Cup. ? Tho Oliinomuri Cil.J, oiie njjje and a, quarter, run at Fseraa ov\ Saturday 1 last, was won by lliss Livonia (7st. * 31b.), with Jolie Fiiie (Bst. 121b.), and Almeida (7st. ajb.) in the places, The c ten furlongs were covered ift 2inin. i Bscc. ' .( Private advices received froin Sydney ( by cable yesterday stated tliat Sinapis j ] is now 0110 fll tlw .fovourites for tte ; t Sydney Cup. This is imt to be Wort- { dcied at, and it is prabaliiU' mettcy from i this side of tho water that, sent Tier j into that position, for sportsmen here j were genuinely surprised at the Gutter- j ous treatment which she received from < the handicappcr. ■ H. Gray received £3.95 ns wintii-ng commission for Ms two rides at Fiem- I ington. This utis the most nioney earned by any of riders, ttiul, added to the presents tvlifeh the- New Zeitlander is reported to havo received, it would make the trip ii Very profitable i one. - , • ■ ■ ' Discussing the praeticß of soma own- , ers in ovfii'loading jockeys witii iii- , structions before a rnc#, a Sydney • Writer says: "It is nice (of Jtdßre pos*- , sessing the qualificntioii. of emiiprienfc , horsemen to havo their ciitlso cha.m- , pinned in this flppn inanner, and asso j interesting to have the esoesisivfe instructions abuse veiitilatejl. Bw'haps '

as many races arn anuuaH.V lost through the- loading of riders with umicGPSSary instructions as there are through iu» : cannoity; on tlto. port of joctcrvs tli'pinsolvos: but under tkfeso, as well-as Other . conditions, the rictef is too frcqufiiitty : raddled wiHi the rj-spoflsiliility of &- ferit. Jockevs tin teso rafi-s thfonsli failinp; to make the' mast erf thfiir opportunities at times, Tint it is idte to supnbse'that the rfoivnfaJi -of cvxy w«M-' hacked horso is duf , to jack of aljility on the part of its pilot, subscqiiently made in conncetiGn with race after race vroiiltl loiul many of those who arc net better informed to helievo that e\ieh was r«Ay the case. Si fair ns riding iiisfcrtrctfons are cerned, it anpenrs ridiculous to hamper a recognised hflrsAmaa with a heap of advice prior to Ivftiarii him into the saddle, and more especially in rp.oes t»'« ' ovor short courses, in eeimertra with which "out in front, and stop thereas long as you can" siftpear to he t'ie tactics most, eupofssfullv adopted. In races of this dowrfation, ton; mast owners like to see their hoTses in front 'as.soon as they cm get titore, and t s n ride them thus appears to bo the «asi* pst way of giving satisfaction te tliose most concerned. Get teteii, llowPvsr, and some other method of htiiidHfig them should ha\ ! e been resortod to."