THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2435, 14 April 1915, Page 7

THE TURF

TO-DAY'S RACES

RECORD FIELDS REVIEWED.

The Autumn Moeting of the Wellington Racing Club, which opens at Trfntham to-daj, promises—if the weather remains fine—to be the most successful in the history of the club. Record fields will take part in the different events, and a splendid outing ie 'assured those who patronise the gathering. A very convenient train service has been arranged, particulars of which are to be found in our advertising columns. The track is in perfect ordor, and fast times are a certainty. v Punctually at noon the Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase will be started, Leapuki, list. 71b., is top weifht, and as tho leild-ing-trAined animal is so much, above the others he may be the public choice. Of the others Merrr Guy has been schooling •well, and Grey Renown is a performer over country. Agatha Greon comes from the Ponrua Stables, which turn out good jumpers regularly, but she may not be seasoned enough to get to the end of two mile 3 and a 'half.

Tho probable starters in the St. Legcr are Balboa, Court Martial, and Castalia. The first-named stands out by himself as far as performances are concerned, and he will have Deeley in the saddle. . Tho Plunket. Nursery, five furlongs, will see several smart two-yoar-olds in action. Tho top-weight, Rangitero, Bst. 71b., may be in want of a rave, but Hyginas and Recorder were both winners at Easter. TaringamUtu- is a very smart filly, and will strip very fit. On looks she is the lady of the field, and seems a much improved filly for the enforced spell which she had somo time back. The Australianbved Three is a good-lo6king sort, but he has not raced since November at Flemington, where he finished last, so that backors may prefer to pass him over until his form is exposed. On all sides it is admitted that the big event is the most opon race that Hias figured on a Trentham programme. With such a good track, the top-weights will have every advantage, but the pace will bo on the whole way, and as one wellknown trainer remarked last evening: "Anything might win." The following are the probablo starters and their riders:—

Pavlova, 9st. 71b., C. Emerson Chortle, 9st. 4lb„ F. E. ,Tunes. Ladoga, 9st. 21b., S. Reid. Sauci, Sst. lllb., B. Deeley Rinaldo, Sst. 81b., C. Price." Hoy, Bst. 41b.. J. Buchanan. Indigo, Bst. 31b., H. Stowe, Mummer, Sst. 21b., D. Cameron. Goldstream, 7st. 131b., M. M'Donald. Sartorze, 7st. 101b., J. Campbell, Red Book, 7«t. 101b., L. Wilson. Bertrada, 7st. 71b., W. Bell. Belasco, 7st. 51b., H. Young. Beldame, 7st. slb„ J. O'Shea. Immer, 7st. 41b., A. Reed. Banksia, 7st. lib., G. Clarke. Allen Doone, 6st. 131b., R. Manson. Master Achilles, flst. lllb., E. Manson. His Eminence, 6st. 71b.. R. Heed. The top-weight is a great favourite with the Wellington public md a win for her would be well received, but she may be all the better for a race, and at present she has rather a burly appearance. J. he tast pacel may worry Chortle, who was admirably handled by Hatch at Biccarton,, wthew the Multifid gelding faded at the end of seven furlongs. Ladoga will be a very hard horse to beat, and on Jticcarton form he-looks a good speculation. The course will suit him for the long run down the back stretch will enable S. Reid to get him packed in his held, and so prevent him hanging at the turns. His finishing powers aro well known, and such a proved stayer should shine at _ the end of a faut-run mile. Sauci being Deeley's mount, and with Ins Waterloo Plate form in the publio mmd, will have plenty of supporters, albeit the big field will worry him. liinaldo has come inlta favour during the last few days, aud on a wet track Bdv would be much fancied, for she is a good one in mud. Mummer should be hold safj by Goldstream. The latter is a fast beginner, and is certain of a good position early in the race, a big advantage in a field like this. The sou of • Gold Crest will run out a merry mile, and if beaten the 'time will be fast, lied Book is another likely horse, and will bo all the better for the racing he has had lately. Of the remainder Immer looks to be the best; and with such a handy weight she can be depended upon to run a solid Tace.

, In the .North island Challenge Stakes (seven furlongs) all the good performers are loaded with penalties, and under the circumstances one of the youngsters may succeed in defeating them. The probable runners are Flying Start, Adjutant, Emperador, Merry Roe, Desert Gold, Bonny Dream, aad Eligible. The Yaldhurst filly has greait pace, but she goes so fast that one has to doubt her staying ability. Eligible, on the other hand, is a very solid sort, and by beating Hyginas at Napier, he ployed himself a good colt. The Silverstream Handicap (one mile) has a field of thirteen runners. Banian is top-weight with 9st. 31b., but he has been troubled with unsoundness lately. Blackall, Sst. 131b., is an improving horso, and Ararat won like a good one at Wangairui. Kamiliohe defeated Blackall at Napier; and seems to hold him safe again. Martyress . has been winning regularly of late, but she is up against a better lot to-day than she has yet defeated.

This brings us to the Railway Handir cap (six furlongs). Run as it is, ov6t a straight course, ono must look for a good middle-distance performer to prevail, as the long straight makes (he distance appear like a mile to the runners. This is what may find out Bimeter and Downham. Avon Park and Chudic, oa the other hand, both get a distance well, but the latter is unreliable. Multiply is nflt a sprinter, but Gold Soult races well.on this particular track. George is an unlikely staiter, and Blue Lake, though very vrell handicapped, may be troublod by the long straight. The day's sport will conclude with the Tinakori Handicap (six furlongs). Punters will be faced with a most difficult task in this race, for the field contains some very promising hacks. Veroneal, Botanist, Tirana, Otter, and Client are all recent winners, while at the bottom of the field are two likely ones in Maltegarde and Mandoline, who como from powerful stables,

The fine silver cup which goes to the winner of the Marlborough Cup, has been imported by the club from England, and is very handsome in design, nnd of beautiful workmanship. Nominations for the Marlborough meeting close on Friday next. .