THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2147, 13 May 1914, Page 5

THE TURF.

I -{' : HORSES SCRATCHED.

-*• —T— "PINK : EYED" influenza.

COURT CASK ARISING FROM INFECTED STUD. By Teleeraph—Press Aseociation-Copyrizli London, May-12. Mr. Charles Prior, a horse-breeder is suing Major Eustace Loder, tin well-known sportsman, for sending ti Adstoek Bucks the mare Auspicious which was suffering from pink-eyed in Hucuza. thereby infecting twcnty-thiei of Mr. Prior's marcs, six of whom died riio stud farm had to bo closed, Mr Prior's loss being set down at-£20,000 Auspicious was to be mated to Nic Ciuw. Plaintiff alleges'that Auspicious hai been sent to Adstoek early,to escap< the infection raging at Major Loder' farm at Oldconncll, Kildare, lie land.

(By Yelesravh— Press Association.) Auckland, May 12. . Mci-rimax lias been scratched for tli< A.LLC. Great Nbrtliern (PStcep'.cehaso' ant! Chortle for the Great Nortlieri Hurdles.

MARTON JOCKEY CLUB. i

On Tuesday next, (ho-annual meeting of members of the Marton Jockcj' Club takes place. The report of the committee to be presented on that occasion states: —"Two meetings were held during the year, both of which were exceedingly'successful and capably conducted, reflecting considerable credit on the club's officers; the very large attendance of New Year's Day tried to the utmost the buildings of the club, which have been considerably increased during the pastVseason. Although the bank overdraft has been increased, by nearly \£9oo, no less a sum than £2732 lis. 9d. has been spent on permanent improvements, £36 17s. 3d. on plant and machinery, and the .usual, donation of £30 to the Hunt Club's funds. The other items of expenditure are the ordinary recurring ones. During the season the use of the course'was granted to the Marton District A. and P. Association and to the Junction Athletic Club, both of which held successful meetings. Arrangements are being made for the use of the grounds for golf, and this, it is expected will meet with the approval of all members. , The thanks of the committee- and members are due to the guarantors for financial assistance during the year, and to all honorary officials and the course committee, who worked so well to make the club's meetings a success. Messrs. A. R. Neumann, AY. J. Gray, H. J'. Cameron, and J. H. C. Broad retire in rotation from the committee, but are eligible for re-election."

SOUTH WAIRARAPA TROTTING CLUB.

j Nominations for the annual meeting of the South Wairarapa Trotting Club, to hi held on King'* Birthday, June 3, aid ag follow:— TIMAL HANDICAP. - One mile.—Sir Robertwood, flaurangi, Ivauhoe, Granger, General Symons—Tataraniac iilly, Brachycombo, Amalgamation, Bellfoiiuder, Rothillery, Forest. Bill, Kca Dillon; Venita, Flora Dillon, Sir fiickey, Muriel Derby, Calmly, Vcn Dillon, Latikia, Amy Dillon, 51 v Ho.-arv, Orangeman, Daha, Leonard I'. . LADJKS' BRACELET. One mile ami a half.—Agosemos, Tango, Welcome Jack, Wild Crv, Rooty,.. Pukio, 'J'c; Awahuri, Trojan, All St«i", FAmo Boy, Marathon, Warry, General Symons filly, Mansceuita, .Sam Dillon, Forest Bill. Glenidol, Ken Dillon, Myreth, Nancy Till, Te Wanahau, Pakotui, 'T-aumata. North Bank, Silverlocks, Ven Dillon, Latikia, Red George, Chinaman, Daha, Fleetwood, Redmornc, St. Trella. GEEYTOWN CUP. -Two miles.-.Novn, J. P., -Monsoon, Ottawa, Lrcct Form, Gee Whiz, Our George, Dick G., Myrtle Palm, Jack Ashore, Goldie, Mari Jlanu, Gold Bell, St. Trclia. BIRTHDAY TROT. • One mile.—Welcome- Jack, Granger, Elmo Boy, General Smith -filly, Mansceuita, War Cloud, Lady General, Belifomuler, .Ruthillery, Mahuraiigi, Forest Bill, Glenidol. Yenfra, Myreth, Bell Block, • Booty, Pakotui, Muriel Derby, Silvcrloeks, Wallet, Red George, My Rosary, Orangeman, Chinaman,. Roval Victor, Professor. TAMAHAU MAHAPUKU TROT. Two miles.—Horn, Greylock, J. P., Ivada K., Monsoon, Wild Cry, To Awahun, King Willium, All Steel, Ngarata, Marathon, Brachvcombe, Sam Dillon, Dick G., Strabane, Nancy Till, To Wanahau, Taumala, Lady '.Doctor, Parole Bells, Coiner, Allwood, Fleetwood. Esi'.niornc Leonard P. KiiMP'J'ON PARK TROT. One milt and a linU'.-^Cut?,: Pukio, Ottawa, Erect Form, Havoc, Gee Whiz, Our George Myrtle Palm, .Lick Ashore, Copper KingMari Mauu, Guld Bell, St. Trella, Pro TROT. One mile.laiigo. Cute, Welcome .Tack, Haurangi Te Awaluiri, Ottawa, Trojan, Elmo Boy W'aVry, Mauscenita Sam Dillon, Amalgamation, War Cloud, Lady Geneva), Bell founder, Mahurangi, Forest Bill, Glenidol Ken Dillon, Mvreth, Flora Dillon, Nancj Till, Bell Block, Pakotui, Myrtle Palm Jack Ashore, North Bank, Calmly, Silverlocks Wallet, Amy Dillon, Red George Chinaman, Daha, Royal Victor Professor. Handicaps will bo declared on May 18 end acceptances clo f =c on May 25.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

[Br Glbncoe.l The Now Zealand jockey, F. Cross, had the mount on Grenfell, who started fnvourito in tho Hurdles on both days of the Jlurrumbidgec meeting last, month. Tho first day ho finished third, and in his next attempt lio fell. Square Deal, .who is engaged in the Wnihi Handicap at Hawcra to-day, is re[)orted to be back to his best form, and bas been responsible for some smart work on the tracks at AVanganui. AV Price will liavo the mount on the half-brother to Ballarat. If Gerberga is started in the open six furlongs at Hawcra to-day, Calais, Ost, {.'lb., may bo favourite in the Telegraph Handicap, fivo furlongs. Tho AA'averleytrained gelding will have B. Deeley in the saddle. Gay Guard, 7st., who is in the same stable, is also in this race, and will have AV. Bell in the saddle. Tho Fordell .trainer, F.'Tiiley, took three horses to-''the Egmont meeting, via., Princess' Moutoa, Leonta, and Kaniki. The trio may all be expected to run well to-day. . i The going is certain to be on the liravv sido at Egmont to-day, and horses that have winning form in the mud to their credit will be in demand St. Gate, in the Hurdles, is one of these for at Fcilding at, Easter the going was pu the heavy'side. In-addition to th/< tho horse's "elder brother St. Bill was a champion in tho mud. • Pnnli, who is to contest, the Tongahot Hurdles, at Hawera to-day. will bo rid den by F. AV. M'Cabe. Tho Merriwcf "elding is reporrcd to be a natura jumper, but he will want a race 01; tw< before he could be expected to score. Glonorchy, who is to make his firsi appearance in a jumping race at Palna tua to-day, will be ridden by H. Fut cher. Owing to having contracted a seven cold, A. Oliver is not attending the Eg mont meeting, which opens to-day. Alecto did not accompany Parewa nui from Otaki to the Egmont meeting and V. Higgott will only have the Ad vanco gelding to Vcpresent him to-day The locally-owned Fashion 'Plato wa: schooled over the big fences at Tien tham on Saturday, and acquitted her self well. She will riot go to the AVanga nui meeting, and her first start over ; steeplechase, course will be at Otak next month. This.week's mail bring 6 uotb of tb

I success of the aped Merritvoo marc Tinganini in the High-weight Handicap at Murrumbidgee on April 2S. On the second day of the mooting she finished out of a place in the Cap. B. Deploy will ride I'assadena in the big handicap at the Egniont meeting today. Owners are reminded that acceptance! for the first day's events at the Wanganui Jockey Club's Winter .Meeting close at 9.30 p.in on Monday next For the four vacancies on the committee of the .Marion Jockey Club, nominations have been received as follow:— Messrs. A. K. Neumann, if. H. C Brand, If. J. Cameron, J''. L. Anderson 11. M'Mauaway, Ceo. Morris, 11. F Arkwright, and E. Openshaw. F. D. Jones, private trainer to Mr \V. E. Bidwill, is experiencing a difficulty with which many other New Zealand trainers have had to contend al different times. Ho finds it very hart to got suitable stable lads. At the pre sent time there nro thrco positions opci: to suitable hands. The. first is for ar elderly man to look after the foals ant potter about the stable. The second position is for a.smart boy (about 9st. or under) to look after the two-year-ok Reputation, and the third post is for a boy (about Bst. or under) to rido work, and make himself generally useful. Candidates for the positions are notified b} advertisement that full particulars ol duties, etc.; may bo had by applying-Hc F. D. Jonas, Eototawai, .Featherston'. I Btillawarra, the well-known Austrai Han steeplechaser, has arrived here in good condition—Pres-s Association., I Referring to the recent formation oi the New South Wales Bookmakers' 'Clerks' Association, a writer in the Sydney "Kcfcrce" says:—"Apart altogether from a sporting point of view, horseracing is now a recognised business, and one in connection with which the cash turnover probably exceeds that of any other species of investment. This being so, those employed therein appear to have every right to amalgamate in the hope of bettering'their conditions, and the formation of the Bookmakers' Clerks' Association is the first step in that direction. No interference between bookmakers and their.clerks is intended, and several prominent members of the JRing Have offered to assist in financing -the formation of a Clerks' Club, a matter that is already in the hands of tho committee." _________