THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2308, 16 November 1914, Page 3

THE TURF

C J,C. METROPOLITAN MEETING ' / REPUTATION AGAIN. ! EECOBD TOTALISATOE FIGUEES. . . (By TeJetrrarli.—Press Asaoclatlon.) . Christcliurch, November 14. The Canterbury" Joeke.y Club's Metropolitan Meeting concluded to-day ait Eiccarton, in beautiful weather, though the east wind was a trifle keen. There was a good attendance for the last dav of the meeting. His Excellency tho Governor and suite arrived before tho first race. The track was iu first-class order, and with good fields engaged the racing was full of interest. The totalisator handled .£'47,906, as compared with 10s. forthe con-esponding day la6t year. The total for the meeting .was ,£162,825 10s., as against =£158,431 laat year. This year's figures are a record for the club. Following are details:— PORT COOPER HURDLE RACE, of 250 sovs. One mils and three-quarters. 6 Mr. M. Hobbs's Corrie, list.. 81b. (R. M'Severney) 1 1 Mr, D. Rutherford's Daylight Bill, list, lib (H.* Coier 2 2 Mr. D. H. Roberts's Kilmeny. aged, 12st. 91b (Sid. Reid) 3 Also started: 3 Idealism, list.; 1 Beacon, lOst. 131b.; 5 The. Pole, lOst. 121b.; 7 Otatara, 9st. 131b.; 8 Kingsway,' 9st. 131b.;' 7 Gold Lock, 9st.' Otatara and Gold Lock were coupled on the totalisator. > A Rood dispatch was effected, and Cor-' rie and Otatara took the first fence slightly in advance of The Pole, Beacon, Kiagsway, and Gold Lock. The Pole and Kingsway raced up to (the ■ leaders iu front of the stand, but the former stood off too far, and falling brought down Beacon and Otatara. - Kingsway was then left in charge from Gold Lock and Corrie, with Daylight Bill and Idealism next/ and Kilmeny a good way back. This order was unchanged alt the Kennels, but going round'the turn Daylight Bill and Corrie ivent in pursuit of tho leaders, and when well into the straight Corria displaced Gold Lock in, second.place. Kingsway, Daylight Bill, and Corrie jumped the last obstacle abreast, the last-named going on to win easily by eight lengths. Kilmeny, who . had been in the Tear most of the way,' pot up in time to beat Kingsway for third place. Idealism was fourth, and Gold Lock last. Time, 3min. 17 2-ssec. . CRESSY WELTER HANDICAP, of 400 ■ sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. Marion's Pavlova, 93t. 3lb. ' .(J. ; O'Shea) 1 16 Mr. H. D. Do Latour's Lady Alicia, ■ 7st. 71b. :... (S. Stowe) 2 i Messrs. Reed and Studholme's Reval, 9st. 61b. (S. Reid) ,;3 Also started: 12 Bonnyrigg, 75t....71b.;. 3 Bertrada, 7st'. Gib.; 1 Ardent,' Bst. 121b.; 7 Peg, Bst. lllb.B'Gasoline. Bst. 91b.;: 10 Briar Patch/85k.31b.;' 5 Boldstroke, Brt. ; ,31b.; 9<Meltchikoff, Sst. 21b.'; 6.Hoy, 'Bst.j. 15 Svcabo'rg.K 7st. 131b. j -11 Mosgieli' -7st.: 121b.; ,13 -Suratura, 7st. 71b.; 14 Bon, 7st.-. ' 71b.;' 17. Philadelphia, 7st." 7lb. ' Hoy and Reval werei quickest to begin, e.nd they showed the wa,y to the course proper, where Pavlova joined the leaders. Hoy dropped back over the final stages, and in a good finish Pavlova won by a length from Lady Alicia, who beat Reval . by half a' length. Ardent came wdth~a late run. and seoured fourth place, with Hoy fifth, .Suratura sixth, and Meltchikoff next.' Time, lmin. 13 4-ssec.

SEYMOUR . HANDICAP/ of 200 sovs, Seven furlongs.

7 Mr. J. M.-Cameron's St. Elmn,. Bst. ' '■ '79t.. ..... (F. G. Holmes) .1 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's Wharfinger, Sst. ■ 71b. ..................... (F. G. Holmes) 1 8 Mr. Harvey Patterson's Silver Shield, Bst. 131b. ';..:... (P. Weir) 3 Also started: 3 Scotch Melody,■ Sst. Gib. (slb. allowance);' 1 Findhorn, Bst. 81b.j 11 Ladrone,' Sit. ■ (51b, . allowance); 5 Samiel,' Bst. 51b. j '5 Birkbeck, Sst. 91b. (51b., allowance); 2 Margarita, 7st. 71b. (slb. allowance); 2 Borsil. 6st. 131b. (Sl.b--&ll6wance);l3 Martigues, 7st. 51b.; 10 Sartorzc, Gst.' 121b. (51b. allowance); 9.Firegod, 7st. 21b.; 12 Pursoform, 6st. 121b. (51b. allowance); 6 Miraculous, 7st.; 18 Wai-tara,-6st. 9lb. (51b. allowance); 16 Atheldana, 6st. 91b. (51b. allowance); 15 Olga Carlovna, Gst. - 91b. (51b. -allowance); _14 Doon, 7st. (carried • 7st. 811b.); 17 Volspeil, 7st. - Samiel and Martigues and Bor-, sil and Margarita were coupled. Dpon gavetrouble at- the tapes,- and when'ithe field was dispatched l'indhorn lost several lengths. _ Wharfinger, immediately showed out in front, closely followed by St, Elmri. Firegod improved his' Bosition going'round the bend, and joined 10 leaders, but breaking a blood vessel .he was pulled up, leaving St. El™ l }' Miraculous, and Sartorze in front. ■Findhorn, with a clear passage on the rails, and Silver. Shield on the ouitside,. both, threw out challenges at the distance, but St. Elmn stuck to his ' guns', .eventually Winning 'by half a.;' length/from -Whar"finger.. ..Time,,lpiih.'.2J 3-ssec. : r MEMBERS' . HANDICAP, of .760 .; sovs. Seven furlongs. .y 1-Sir Geo; Clifford's Au'tumnus,-9st.. Sib' (F. li.. Jones) 1 2- Mr. G. 'L. Stead's ;Sauci, Sst, :41b. ~r-\ . ' (B. ~Deeley) '2 METROPOLITAN TWO ... ■•• ••• ••• r* — Also started:- 3 Chortle, 9st. 21b.;4Postillioh, Sst. 121b.; 11 Otano, .8st;,:101b..; B.Markius,' Bst.. lib.; 7 -First'Glance,-tot,}. .14 'Ctadic, 7st. v l3l]>.'; 6 Toration,. 7st. ,121b.; 13 Flora Mac Donald, <st.. :/lb.; 9; Pariform, 7st. Sib.; 10 Mummer, 6st. 131b.; 12 Ogier, 6st. 71b:•' . .' •Chudic and Postillion smartest away -from the barrier, and■ they .led a bunched field round the'turn, Sauci-and Chortle being prominent when the straight was'rcached. Postillion was in front when heads wore turned for home, but at the distance Saiici had taken charge. He appeared to T>e winning, when Autumnua put in a strong challenge, and, finishing well, got up in time to win by -a/neck. ■Hee, who came with a late run, secured third place, a couple of lengths behind Sauci; Chortle was fourth, Ogier fifth, and Postillion sixth. Time, Imm. 28 2-5 PIONEER HANDICAP (for two-year-olds) Fij'o furlongs. 2 Mr. .T; H, Lowry's Desert Gold, Bst. 91b. (A. Oliver) 1 3 Sir Geo. Clifford's Adjutant, "st. •/ 101b. (W. Bell) 2 1 Mr. \V. G. SteadVSweet Corn,'Sst. • :;•••• 51b..'\ (H;. Berry) 3

Also started: 4 Spangle, 7st. 131b.; 8 jdenvhor, 7st. 71b:; 5 Freya, 7st. 71b.; Bonny' Dream, 7st.; 11 Deltonio, 7st. ; Happiness. 6st. 71b.; 10 Margarine, 6st. lb.; 9 Moutoa Queen, 6st. 71b. Half-way down the running Desert 3old and Sweet Corn drew away, and at the distanco Adjutant threw out a determined cballMi«e, getting Sweet Corn's measure quickly. He was, however, "unable. to overtake Desert Gold, who won by a good length. Sweet Corn was two and a half lengths further, back, followed 'at a.similar interval.by Happiness, Margarine/ and Spangle, in that order. Time,- limn. 0 3-sse'o. -, .

G. .G: STEAD MEMORIAL GOLD CUl', ; of 1000 sovs ■ (weight-for-age). One mile and a ijuarfer.' Mr.W. E. Bidwill's Reputation, 7st. 121b. tfj. Wilson) 1

2 Sir Geo. Clifford's First Flight,7st. 91b. ...: ' (W. Bell) 2 8 Mr.. C.- G. Dalgety's Warstep, Bst. 91b. ...... v (J. O'STiea) 3 Also started: i Bonny Helen, Bst. 91b.; 7 Merry Roe, Bsti 9lb;; 8 Fabrikoff, 7st. 12lb. i 5 Balboa, 7st. 121b.; 6 Indigo, 7st. 01b. , f .Turning into.'the straight Fabrikoff, in front, had Warstep as his nearest attendant;' while Reputation and Merry Roe were -together next, . with First, Flight; and Balboa moving up. When the straight was reached W ars ' e P a< ' taken charge, but when well in line for homo Reputation shot through and took the rails. At the distance ha was challenged by First Flight; and in a great finish Reputation won by a sliort neck. Warstep was two lengths away third, with. Balboa-fourth.' Then came in'order Indigo, Merry Roe, Fabrikoff, and Bonny Helen. Time, 2min.. Gscc. ...... ELECTRIC'PLATE, of 500 sovs (weight- • *'. ■ for-age). Foilr furlongs. 9 Messrs. E. and V. Riddiford's Chak- ! 1 wana, 7st; 11 lb (A. Reed) 1 3 Mr. T. L. Quinlivan's Downham, : 7st. 131b. _ (R. Berry) 2 i' Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Bimeter, Bst. 21b i (C. Emerson) 3 Also started: fi Blue Lake, Bst. 101b.; 5 Hymettius, 7st. 131b.; 5 Daytime,' 7st. 131b.; 2 Tete-a-tote, 7st. Ulb.; 7 Dinner Gong, 7st. 111b.; 1 Battle Eve, .'Gsfc. Gib. (carried Gst. 111b.). - Dinner Gong again played up at. the post, and in a straggling start Daytime, Tete-a-tete, and Battle Eve got away 'bad-' ly. Entering tho r-ourse proper. C.l'ik-

wana, Bimeter, and Hymottius showed the way to Downham and Dinner Gong. Bimeter closed up at the distance and Downham challenged, but Chakwana ran in an easy ■winner by a length and a t half. ...Battle Eve made a great dash, but just failed to beat Bimeter for third Elace." .'Tete-a-tete was next, followed by [ymettius. Time, 46 4-ssec. FENDALTON HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 6 Sea Pink, Bst. 121b '. 1 - 5 Kooya, Bst. 3lb '. 2 8 Golden King, 6st. 121b.- .3 Also started: 12, Kilrafn, Bst. 111b.; 1 Rinaldo, Bst. 81b.; 14 Flower of the West, . 6st. 71b.; 3 John Barlevcorn, Bst. 21b.; i Hyettus, 7st. 121b.; 11 Birkful, 7st. 101b.; 2 Slogan, 7st. 81b.; 13 Fair Rosamond, 7st. , 71b.; 13 Maniaroa, 7st. 2Tb.; 10 Chillies, J 7st. 21b.; 9 Montoa Girl, 7st. j Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 7 3-ssec. i " ———/, - .-- | V.A.T.C. MEETINC. j' • : ARMADALE OUP. ' By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright ' Melbourne, November 14. At the V.A.T.C. Meeting at Caulfield ! to-day, the prinoipal event resulted as ■follows;— ARMADALE OUP. One mile and three ■ ' furlongs. ~ Mr. J. Wilson's b. m. Hush Money, by Bobadil—Remain, 4yrs 1 Mr. J. C. Roberts's Allansford 2 Mr. R. Mostyn Owen's /Wassail :■.. 3 Fourteen started. Won by. half a ' length, with a head between second and third. Time', 2min. 21sec. THE ENCLISH TURF. LIVERPOOL 'AUTUMN CUP.', By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, November 13. \ At the Liverpool Meeting the race for the-Liverpool Autumn Oup (one mile and three furlongs) resulted; — Sir Edgar Vincent's eh'.' h. Diadumenos, by Orby—Donetta, 4yrs. 1. Lord Rosebery's b. h. Wrack, by Robert le Diable-^-Samphiro, syrs. 2 Mr. J. Buchanan's b. f, William's Pride, by William 111-Stop Her, i Byrs. .- 3 QUEENSLAND T.C. MEETINC. SANDGATE HANDICAP, By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. November 14, 7.10 p.m.) Brisbane, November 14. At the Queensland Turf Club's meeting, the following was the result of . SANDGATE HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. ■Oiie mile and a quarter. Sir Ruenalf,'6st. 111b.- 1 King Cleo 51b i 2 Lotchen, 9st. 51b. ..'.....'. 3 Fourteen started. Won by a quarter of a, length, with three lengths be- . tween second and third. Time, 2min. 9seo. fEILDING WEIGHTS,/ '. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. Henrys for the Feilding Jockey Club's Spring-Meeting':— V .FLYING STAKES, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.—Kewipoto, 9st.; Bertrada, Bst. 91b.; Grattan, Bst. 81b.; Sir Moseley, Bst. 61b.,-Aster, Bst. 31b.; Pcronilla, Bst. 21b.; Play Off,. Bst. lib.; Immer; Bst; Zetes, Bst.; Mummer, 7st. 131b. Denise Orme, 7st. 131b.; Lady Louisa, 7st. 111b.; Mount Victoria, 7st. 101b.; Columbus, 7st. 101b.; Black Lupin, 7st. 71b.; Adroit. 7st. Gib.; Boldstroke, 7st. 51b.; Sanguinary, 7st. 31b.; Melfchikoif, 6st. 131b.; The Great Mogul, 6st 121 b.; Epworlh,6st. 121 b.; Heather, 6st. 91b.;" Goldstream, 6st. 91b.; Sunbird, fist. 71b.; Matlow, Gst. 71b. /ST, ANDREW'S HANDICAP, of 350 sovs-. One mile and a half.—Quarantine, 9st.; Laddy Laddo, Sst. 91b.; Portraiture'; ■~.Bst; . 91b.; Passadena, Bst: 8lb.; Maniaroa, Bst. 21b.; Manawakaha, Bst. 21b.; Birkful, Sst. lib.; Settler, fist.; 1 Sir-Antrim, 7st. 131b.; Don Francisco, 7st. 91b.; General Webb. Gsfc. 71b. SPRING HURDLES, of 200 sovs.' Two miles.—Player, list, ,91b;; Hereford, list. 61b.; Immensity, list 21b.; Fashion Plate. lOst. 131b.; Bercoln, lOst. 121b.; The Rover, lOst. 91b.; Aruake,' lOst. 31b.; Flingot, Ost. 131b.; Vi, 9st. 131b.; Glencrchj', 93b. 131b.; Timothy, 9st. 121b.; Otatara, 9st. 31b.; Taurangi, 9st.; Makiri, 9st.;iPapador, 9st. . ' WAITUNA HURDLES, of 125 sore. One mile and a half .—Hereford, 12st. 91b.; St. Gate, lOst. 121b.; Leapuki, lOst. 111b.; Composed, lOst. 91b.; Waipaku, lOst. 51b.; Aratiatia, 109t. 21b.; Queen Post, lOst.j The Diver, Ost. 131b.; Waiaio, Ost. 111b.; Sir Donald, 9st. 101b.; Okahu, 9st. 91b.; Waiwetu, 9st. 71b.; Soultie, 9st. Bib.; Courtley, 9st. 51b.; Rauparalia, Ost. 41b.; Gold Lock, 9st. 31b;; Ruapara. Ost.; Cap. tain Mackay, 9st.; Master Strowan, -9st.; Rangipoa, 9st; Jem, 9st.; Harbour Light, 9st. ;• Vigilant, 9st,; Grandson, 9st.; Roseblush, 9st.; Lady Strowan, 9st. Waipuuoa, 9st.; Stagnant, 9st.; Chaban, 9st.KIWITEA WELTER HANDICAP, of < 200 sovs. .One mile and 51 jwrds—Birkful, 9aL 91b.; Mummer; . Ost. TJlb.; Quid-: ing Way, 9st."9lb.;' Peroneal, Ost. ..81b.; Kimbbinbi, Ost. 81b.; Settler. 9st. 51b.: Monologue, 9st. 21b.; Wild Lupin, .Ost.- ; : 21b.; Gazette, 9st. lib.; Don Franolsco, Sst. 131b.; Tho Rovei-; Bst. 91b.; Victoria, Sst. 71b.; Bon Rain, Bat. 71b.; General Webb, Bst.; Mortar, Sst. FITZROY "HANDICAP, of 120 sovs,' : Seven furlongs.—.Gazette, 95t..31b.; Lubri- . line, 9st. 21b:; Square Deal, Sst., 131b.; Snapdragon, Bst. 121b.; Toa Tere, Bst. ' ,91b.; Master Achilles, Bst. 91b.; Montana, Bst. 51b.; Tavistock, Bst. 41b.; Im- , meiisity, Bst. 31b.; Princess Moutoa, Bst. ■ 21b.; Garance, Bst. lib.; Alces, Bst.; Sir Alba, 7st. 131b.; Golden Sky, 7st. 121 b.; Ladify, 7st. 121b.; Orleans, 7st. 111b.; Bodenham, 7st. 91b.; Roumania, 7stl 91b,; : Gold Soult, 7st. 91b.; Quo Vadis, 7st. 8lb.; Field Force, 7st. 71b.; Mirahua, 7st. 51b.; Janitor, 7st. 41b.; General Madero, 7st. , 21b.; Te Hou Hon, 7st. lib.; Lady Davlesford, 7st; Dekkho; 6st. 131b.;. Elevate," Gst' , 131b.; Improve, Gst. 131b.; Melodist,; 6st. ' 131b.; Combustion,- Gst. 131b.; Ruapara, Gat. 131b. Fore, Gst.. 131b.; Glentulloch, 6st. 121b.; Sea Plane. Gst. 121b.; Bine ' Thread, 6st. 121b.; Top Twig, Gst. 121b.; ' Sylvan Glade, Gst. 121b.; Bayadere, 6st. : lsib ;■■•''-. • ..-' . , NOTES AND COMMENTS ' [Bt Glencob,] I The Marlborough- Racing Club's ] Spring Meeting takes place at River- ' lands, Blenheim, oh Wednesday and Thursday next. Fifteen North Island I horses that are to compete at the fixture ".- vere shipped across the Strait by theArabura on Saturday.; F. Higgott took, Peroneal, Peronilla, Alocto, Improve, and Portland Flame; W. Gillett was ill charge of Imarose and Rosiam; J. Ayres's team consisted of Arlington and Ladylike; L. ' Crawford had Plun- j der and Lady Vladimir . aboard the ; steamer; while A. Goodman had Rene, W. Murray Simple Sam, and F. Barra- ' clough three trotters. . J C. Pritchard's team for Blenheim will ■ include Mount Victoria, Turna, Routnania, and Gold Necklace. D. Nyhan returned from the south ; yesterday with five trotters, and six : other trainers brought horses back from the Christchurch meetings. . Ngatiruanui injured -his stifle while competing in the hurdle'raco at Rid- ; carton, on AVe<lnesday, aiid was unable j to take his place in the field for-the , jumping ovent on Saturday. Rinaldo has been purchased by a North Island sportsman, and will, it is understood, go into F: Tilley's stable at Fordell. • ,< It is reported, says a Press. Association telegram from Woodville, that election day will be on December 10. If this is so, the Woodvillo races will bo held on tho following Saturday and , -Monday. - FIXTURES. Nov. 18 and 19—Marlborough R.C. Spring. Nov. 23 and 30-Feilding J.C. Spring, Dec. 9 and 10-Woodville • District J.C. Summer. Dec. 2G and 28—Dunedin J.C. Summer. Jan. I—Cheviot R.C. Annual. Jan, 1 and 2—Wairarapa R.C. Summer,