THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2252, 11 September 1914, Page 3

THE TURF

ASHBURTON SPRING MEETING FIRST DAY'S RESULTS: (By TeJflffrapl—Press .Afisociatlon.) Ashburton, September 10. Tho Ashburton County Raoiug Club's Spring Meeting was commenced to-day in cold and gloomy weather. Light showers of rain fell in the early afternoon, but tho going was not materially affected. Though iho attendance waa considerably lees than usual the totalieator figures were not much reduced, the amount passed through the machine totalling £9050, as against £9757 on the corresponding day last year. The resulte are:— ' FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of iOO sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Parable, 9st .: 1 Cast Iron, 10st. 111b 2 Canterbury, 10st. 3 Also\ started: . Hatana, 12st. 21b.; Stroller, 9st. 131b.; Forest Belle, 9st. 31b.; Martial, 9st. Half a mile from home, Parable drew ahead and won by a length from Cast Iron, with Canterbury three lengths away third. Time, 3min. 20see. TRIAL PLATE, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs. Marvelite '. 1 Margarita 2 Leading Lady : 3 Also started: Follow the Gleam, Mar- , tuk, Charlotte, Doep Sleep, Chorale, Waitana, Snosrraker, Philadelphia, Olga Carlovna, Purfieform, Moddite, Glenthorpe, Rorke's Drift, Takahau, Horoecope. Won all the way by two lengthe, with three lengths separating second and third. Time, lmiu. 12-ssec. BRAEM-VE WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. Samiel (late Arethusa), Bst. 21b. ... 1 Briarpateh, 9st. 41b. ~ 2 Gold Coin, Bst. 2lb 3 Also started: Moulu, 9st. 91b.; Medallist, 9st. 21b.; Carolns, Bst. 121b.; John Bunyan,. Bst. 121b.; Wharfinger, Bst. 51b.; Merry Lass,-Bst. 21b.; Hornbeam, Bst. . . . v The field was bunched at the entrance to the straight, where Briarpatch took command. Samiel (who was renamed after the wring of the acceptances) came up fast from the distance and beat Briarpatch by a neck, Gold Coin being third two lengths, away. Time, lmin. 292-ssec. . ASHBURTON COUNTY HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. One mile and a quar..ter. ■ . Oorrie, 6st. 81b 1 Clirysotis, Gst. 111b ;... -2 Troon, 7st. 71b 3 • Also started: Thrax, 9st. 91b.; Gnome, 7et. 91b.; Mescal, 6st. 101b. After .tho first furlong, the winner •went to ihe; front, showing the way down/ the back to Troon and Gnome. At the entrance to lie straight Chrysotis moved up to second place, but Corrio had something to' spare and won by half a length., Troon was four lengths aw ay third. Time, 2min. 9 4-ssec. HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Six furlongs. ■ Don Francisco, 7st. 121b ...,•. 1 Marvelite,-7st. 71b. > ■ 2 Scotch Melody, Bst. 121b. 3

Also started: Golden Morn, 9st. Clb. ; Encore, Set. 131b.; Judith, Bst. 21b.; Miss , Finland, Sst.- 21b.; Steperina, 7st.' 91b.'; Amethyst, 7st. 91b.; Moneymaker, 7st. 81b.; Birbcck, 7st. 71b. Won by α-neck. Time, lmin. 15sec. LONGBEAOH TROT HANDICAP, of ■ ■' '60 6ovs. One mile. Lady Superior, lOsec ..:...! .:....... 1 Caloddn, Ssec. .'. 2 Queen Tracey,loseo. 3 Also started; Brown Bell, scr.; Gertie- L., 4sec.; White Rock, 4sec.; Nance-O'Neill,-4sec.' Grey Owl,\6s<;C.; F. E. Bells, 7«ec; Ottawa, 7sec.; Sweet Aβnee; 7sec.; Promotion,, Bsec.; Rita H., 9scc.'; Louie Drift, • 9se'c.; Rose Dillon. 9sec.; Cupid Whiskers, lOseo.; General Mite, lOsec. ■ "■ .. - v ,■ ■ Won by four lengtla. Time, 2min. 231-ssec. ■ SPRING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlonge. Twelfth Night, 7st. 121b. ...;..... 1 Teviotdalo, 7st. 71b. ....- 2 Flower of tho West, 7st. lib 3 Also started: Sveaborg, Bst. 31b.; -.Cortos, ,7st.; Query, 6st. 131b.; Free,' : . Won by half a length, with the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin. 15sec. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Ashburton, September 10. The following are the acceptances for tho second day of the Ashburton meet- ■ SECOND. HURDLES, of 100 sove. Ono milo and a half.—Hatana, 12st. 41b.; Kingsway, lOst. 131b.; Parable, lOst, 61b.; Cast Iron, lOst. 31b.; Canterbury, $)st. 131b.; Stroller, 9st. 101b. ; Captain Wood. ,9st. 81b.; Forest Belle, 9st. '31b. ■; Obligate, 9st.; Ohapi, 9st.; Rejection, 9st. -

FAIRFIELD HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs.; Six furlongs.—Goldon Morn, 9st. 31b.; Scotch Melody, Bst.'lllb.; Encore, Bst. 111b.; Veritas, Bst. 111b.; Don Francisco, Bst. 71b.; Marvelite, Bst. 61b. ; Miss Finland, 7st. 121b.; Leading Lady, 7st.'lllb.; .Charlotte, -7st. 81b.; Lion, 7st. 31b.; Pur-seform, 7st. 31b.; Steperina, 7st. 21b.; Yes, 7et.; Birkbeck, 7st.; Moneymaker, 6st.. 121b.; Waitara, 6st. 121b. ' COLDSTREAM WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six - furlongs.—Olynelish, lOst. 111b.; Svoaborg, 9st. 111b.; Moulu, 9st.'9lb.; Medallist, 9st. 21b.; Query, Bst. 131b.; Carolus, Bst. 121b.; Encore, Bst. 111b.; Scotch Melody, Bst. 121b;; John Bunyan, Bst. 111b.; Free, Bst.-' 51b.; Wharfinger, Bst. 51b.; Bon, 7si. 111b. TINWALD HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile—Twelfth Night, Bst. 91b. •, Troon, 7st; 91b.; Briarpateh, 7at. 81b. ; Gnome, 7st. 51b.; Flower of the West, 7st. 41b.; Honesty, 7st. 41b.; First Flight, 6st. 131b.; Gold Coin, 6st. 71b.; Mescal, 6st. 71b.; Judith, 6st. 71b.; Hornbeam, 6st. 71b. WINCHMORE TROT HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. One mile and three furlongs.— Glendalough, scr:; Brown Bell, 3seo.; Lord Ashten, 7seo! N ; Evelyn, 9seo.; Queen Tracy, 9st.; Nance O'Neill, 9st.; Sherwood, 9sec.; O'Fara, llsec. j Sweet 'Agnes, 125e0.; Mayfield, 12sec.; Lothario, 14sec; F. E. Bella, 12sec.; Rita H.j 15sec.; Rose Dillon, 16sec.; Louie Drift, ISsec.; General Mite, 17see.; CupM'Whispers, 17sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, ; of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.—Cliudic, Bst. 131b.; Sveabarg, Bst. 51b.; Golden Moni, 7st. 131b.; Sea King, 7st. 91b;; Query, 7st. 41b.; Cortes, 6st. 131b.; Baritone, 6st. 121b.; Free, 6st. 111b.; Miss Finland, 6st. 91b. The followin gare the entries for tho MAIDEN HACK' SCURRY, of 60 sovs. Four furlongs. Weight, 9st.— Follow tho Gloam, Kiraylc, Martuk, Deep Sleep, Bonny, Parohment, Snowdrop, Snowraker, Philadelphia, Bonny Maiden, Yes, Expensive, Purseform, John Keilly, Aye Aye, Iron Duke, KiltI ess, Margarita, Amethyst, Franganui, I Horoscope, Olga Carlovna, Chorale.

Our King, Bst. lib.; Ineuru, Bst. lib.j Playoff, Bst.; Grattau, 7st. 131b.; Labour Day, 7st. 131b.; Mummer. 7st. 131b.; Kaniki, 7st. 121b.; Leapuki, 7st. 101b.; Poronilla, 7st. lOliti.; Adi pit, 7st. 81b.; Sanguinary, 7st. 51b.; Enworth, 6st. 131b.; Heather, 6st. 121b.; Sunbird, Cst. 71b. OKEHU HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. —Bercola, list. 21b.; Aruake, lOst. 51b.: Timothy, 10st. 31b.; Glenorchy, 9st. 51b.; Manitau, 9st. SPRING HANDICAP, 250 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half.—Kooya, 9st.; Byron Gst.- 71b.: Bswi Poto, Bst. 51b.; Pasaadona, Sst. '51b.; Nightwatch, Bst. Clb.; Moutea Girl, Bst. 21b.; Portraiture, Bst. 31b.; Peroneal, Bst. 21b.; Ratana, Bst. lib.; Awahou, Bst. lib.; Otahu, 7st. 121b.; Mummer, 7st. 121b.; Master Lupin. 7st. 91b.: Maniaroa, 7st. Sib.; Mulga Bill, 7st. 61b.;" Commotion, 7st. 51b.; Waipalni, 6st. 121b.; Smilax. 6st. 121b.; Football, 6st. 121b.; Royal Dragoon, 6st. 91b. GONVILLE HACK HURDLES, of 120 sovs. ■■ One mile and iivo fur'ongs.— Glen Nevis, lOst. 131b.; 'Leapuki, lOst. 81b.; St. Gate, lOst. 81b.; Hereford, lOst. 81b.; Parewauui, lOst. 51b.; Manitau, 9st. 131b.; Otatara, 9st. 121b.; Kew, 9st. 111b.: Harbour Light, 9st. 71b.; Makiri, 9st. 31b.; Sir Donald, 9st. 31b.; Queen's Post, 9st. lib.; Grandson, 9st.; Advancer, 9st.; Gold Lock, 9st.; Bullfinch, 9st.; Ibhar, 9st.; Sylvan Glade, !)st. PJTIKI HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs.—Tyson, 9st. 31b.; : King Chiara,' 9st. 31b.; Denise Orme, Bst. 91b.; Avon Park, Bst. 91b.: Ngarua, Bit. 61b.; Princess Moutea, Bst. 61b.; Fisher, Bst. 31b.; Submersion, Bst. 21b.; Rene, Bst. lib.; Kurapai, 7st. 101b.; Bivouac, 7st. 101b.; Garance, 7st. 81b.; La Favourite, 7st; 81b.; Eron Boy, 7st. 71b.; Purseform, 7st. 71b.; Miralina, 7st. 51b.; His Eminence, 7st. 41b.; Ardent, 7st. 31b.; General Madero, 7st. 31b.; Ngapoto, 7st.; Kerehau, 7st.; Maisonette, 7st.; Quo Vadis, 7st.; Flagfall, 7st.; Reconnoitre, 7st. DTJRIE HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half.—Gerberga, 9st.; Austin, Bst. 121b.; Mont&no, Bst. 91b.; Orleans, 7st. 131b.; Chaminade, 7st. 121b.; St. Elmn, 7st. 111b.; Sir Donald, 7st. 91b.; Gay Guard, 7st. 01b.; Garance, 7st. 81b.; Want, 7st. 81b.; Keynote, 7st. 51b.; Onnoloid, 7st. 51b.; Grey Guard, 7st. 41b.; Sweet Van, 7st. 21b.; Steinhill, 7st.

ENGLISH ST. LEGER WON BY BLACK JESTER. By Telegraph—Preas Association— Copyright London, September 9. Following is.the result or tho ST. LEGER STAKES, of 6500 sovs., for three-yeaMlds; colts,. 9st.; fillies, Bst. 111b.; St. Leger'course. About one mile, six furlongs and 132 yards. Mr. J. B. Joel's Black Jester, 9st. 1 Sir. John Thursby's b. c. Kennymore, 9st .'.. 2 Sir John Thursby's Cressingham, 9st. 3 WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. ANNUAL REPORT. In the annual report of the' Wellington Racing Club, members are congratulated upon the success of tho year ended July 31, 1914. Notwithstanding aii increase in the stakes of £5164 os.i tho surplus for the year amounts to £9342 15s. 10d., from which it has been decided to write off as follows:—Freehold property and buildings, £9000; furniture, £176 Is. 3d.; luncheon and toarcom plant, £107 19s. 9d.; horses, £31 12s.—m all, £9315 13s. This leaves a sum of £27 2s. 10d. to be carried to the accumulated fund. Those who agreed to guarantee tho club's mortgage- to finance the construction of tho I'renthain racecourse havo now been released, the finances of tho clnb having been arranged without' this β-ssistanoo. • ■ ■ . ■ ■•• . ■ Substantial increases in the taccommodation at both totalisater houses have been provided during the year, also a large refreshment room and cloak room have been opened. Tho works in progress include new six,; five, and tour Furlong racing tracks, which it is hoped will be ready for next summer meeting; It is with deep regret that the etewivards record the death during tho year of Messrs. Oiton Stevens and J. H. N. i\. Bums and Mrs. Rhodes.

The following office-bearers retire in accordance with tho rules, all being eligible for re-election: President, Mr. J. B. Harcourt; vice-president, Mr. W. IT. S. Moorhouse;'stewards, Messrs. J. W.-, Abbot, D. J.Nathan, and O. S. Watkine. Tho'revenue account of the club for tho years shows substantial increases all round for tho past year. From the Lotalisator the receipts wero £28,720, as against £23,611 for 1912-13, and gate money £4679, as against £3581. Hie c.take-s were, however, increased from £16,930 for 1912-13 to £22,094 last year, and the Government ,tax was increased by £1400 and other expenditure bad also more or less increased. The bank balance at tho closo of tho year stood at £8564, and the accumulated fund £14,517. '