THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2450, 1 May 1915, Page 9

THE TURF

HAWKE'S BAY MEETING CHORTLE WINS THE S CUP. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) ri'i, u 1 > „ Hastings, April 30. Ino Hawkey Bay Jockey Club's Cup meeting opened witu glorious weatner ana n gooa attendance. As a result of tho recent raiu the track. was in eplendid .order. The totalisator returns ware .£19,888, as against i1!3,1i5G ior the oponlug day lust year. There wqro no serious accidents, though five horses fell in. the first race. The fields were big and the racing good. Tlie results were as follow:— . LOA'GLANDS HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 4 Mr. 0. Melton's i''agot, 9st. (Marchimt) 1 7 Mr. F. Armstrong's Golden Water, 9st. 111b. : •.:.... (Meagher) 2 ' 8 Mr. L. Furr's liuifiano, Ost. (Polgrane) 3 Also started: 2 Birkful, lOst. 71b.; 3 Braeburn, lUst. 21b.;- Vasculaj. l , 9st. 71b.; 5 Okaliu, 9st. 21b.; St. Fire, 9st. From an even start Birkful led to the first hurdle, where he came to grief. Fagot and Okahu then led the field, and at the 6econd hurdle St. Fire' came down. At the hurdle near the judge's box Brasburn and Vascular fell. ' l'agot then assumed a long lead, followed by Golden ' Water and Euffiano. This order was maintained to the finish, Fagot winning by ten lengths, five ! or six lengths between second and third. Time, 3in in. 31 660. • Birkful went over the course without his rider,'and appeared to hamper Golden Water. None of the jockeya who fell waa seriously injured. MAIDEN HA.CK EACE, of 100 sovs. Sis furlongs. 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Maltegarde, Bst. 51b (D. Ryan) 1 15 Mr. S. Marshall's Mossman, Bst. 81b. (C. Emerson) 2 7 Mr. W.-Murray's St. Omer, Bst. slb. (H. Young) 3 Also'started: 16 Lady Ha, Bst. 91b.; 17 Multipara, fist. 81b.; 2 Heather Mixture, Bst. 81b.; 9 Astrologer, Bst. '81b.; 9 Pearlform, Sst. 81b.; 3 Papauira, Sst. 81b.; 13 Miss Percy, Bst.. 81b.; 10 Eoyal Favourite, Sst. 51b.; 15 Atuatoro, Bst. 51b.; 14 Toki, Bst. 51b.; 6 Finistere, 7st. 71b.; 4 Hygia, 7st. 71b.; .11 Maricia, 7st. 71b. Owing to the large field there was some delay in getting away. With a fair start Papauira assumed the lead, the field stringing out quickly into the straight. Papauira fell back, and a good finish , was fought out between the three piaced horses. Maltegarde winning by a neck, half a. length separating the second and third horses. Time, Imm. 16sec. NUESEEY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs., Five furlongs. Mr. E. BuickV Three, 9st. 61b. fW. Young) 1 2 Messrs. N. Buick and Son s Eangitero, Sst. 71b .'.... (W. Bell) 2 4 Mr. G. L. Stead's Bonny Dream, 7st. 121b. (B. Decley) 3 Also started: '3 Eligible, Ssfc". J)lb.; 5. Dribble, Bst. 71b.; 6 Leonta, Bsf. 21b.; 10 -Spain, Bst.; 7 Gold Shot, 6st. 131b.; 9 Sicily, Gst. 121b.; 9. -Hyettussa, Gst. 111b.; U Tornea, 6st. 71b!; 12 Roderick, 6st. 71b. From a good start Three led from Bonny Dream and Sicily; Eangitero came np at the entrance to the straight where the field closed up, and a good race home finished with Three a'neclc in front of Rangitero, and Bonny Dream a length away. Time, lmin. lsec.

. POIUNGAHAU HANDICAP, of 300 sots. Six furlongs and a half. 1 Mr. G. P. Hardey's Croesus, Bst. 131b. (B. Deeley) 1 ' Mr. G. L. Stead's Dinner Gong, ■ '• 7st. 31b. .... (A. Reid) 2 0 Mr. T. H. Lowry's Tete-a-tete, Sst.. - ' , (J. O'Shea) 3 Also-, started: S Belasco, 7st. 111b.; 6 'Adroit, 7st; 71b.; 4 Centre, 7st. 31b.; 3 Downham, Bst. 21b.; 8-Botanist, Sst. 71b. Tete-a-tete took the lead, Croesus'being handy. This order was maintained till the straight was reached, ,when Croesus came alongside of Tete-a-tete, and Dinner Gong made. a forward move. Halfway up the straight Croesus assumed command, and Tete-a-t'ete was replaced by Dinner Gong,! Croesus- winning by half a length,. a length separating second and 1 third. Centre, who got a bad start, worked his way through; but was unable to catch, the leaders, finishing a close fourth. Time, Imin. 20 4-sseo. HAWKE'S BAY CUP HANDICAP, of 700 povs.; second horse 75 60vs„ and. third

25 sovs. One mile and a half. 2 Mr. A. B. Williams's Chortle, by Multifid—Amusement; Bst. 121b. (C. Emerson) 1 1 Mr. I'. H. Lowrj-'s Balboa. Bst. 3lb. (J. O'Shea) 2 2 Mr. A. B. Williams's Multiply, Bst. 41b. (W. Ryan) 3 Also started: 3 Mr. W. G. Stead's Sauci, Bst. 71b. (DeeleyVi 8 Bon Eeve, Bst. 21b. (L. Wilson); 4 Mr. G. Hunter's Indigo, Bst. (C. Stowe); 5 Mr. M. Chaafe's Mummer, 7st. ,131b. (W. Bell);, 7 Mr. C. Sharwood's Maniaroa, 6st. 111b. (R. Beid). Eight horses faoed the barrier for the Cup, Balboa being favourite, with Chortle and Multiply, .bracketed on the machine, being second in public favour. Prom : a fair start Indigo took the lead, followed closely by Bon Eeve, the rest of the field being well up. Passing. the stand Bon Reve, who ,was on the rails, led from Indigo, with Balboa third and Multiply last. This position was maintained to the back stretch,, where the field closed up,. Sauci improving his position. Mummer now made a bid and appeared to be going up well. Coming into the straight Indigo led from Bon Reve. Passing the first stand Chortle commenced 1 a great run, coming through from the bunch at ft pace which placed her tuo lengths aliead at the judge's box,- two lengths separating Balboa and Multiply, the rest of the field being bunched close up. The winner received an oration on returning to the Time, 2min. 32 2-ssec. . KAEAMTT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 200 fovs. 1 Mr. E. Kemp's Vd, lOst. slb. (disqf.) _ , r \ m . (M'Muiian) 1 j Mr. W. Allans Master Timi, 9st. o-.r ~ (Marchant) 2 3 Mr. G. McDonald's Sensitive, 9st. (Cress) 3 Also started: 2 Flingot, lOst. 131b.; 6 Sam Pan, lOst. '41b.; i Bollin, 9st. 111b.: 7 Appin, 9st. ,91b. . Flingot was-last away. Bollin took the lead, viwi vi and Sensitive close up. The same order was maintained passing the stand. Sara Pan fell at the. hurdle in front of the stand; Vi took the lead in i i i? °!> c Sensitive "being second. J ? e hurdle in the straight Vi ran off, but came m and beat Master Timi by a neck. Sensitive was about a length and a half away. Time, Bmin. 18sec. , a protest against Vi for running round IS 6 'and the race awarded to Master Timi. POTJKAWA HACK HANDICAP of 100 _ ' _sovs. Six furlongs. 7 Mr. A. Freeman's Cervulus, 7st. 51b.

10 Mr. L. M'Kenzie's 1 9 MnE.'p. Collerton's Conziikf'fct! * i R| S °l S I 2 ; SR V 6 Sea Lord, Bst. f m f'i. 4 " lb -.',W Bodemham, /St. 111b.; 8 Aices. 7st. (51b • 3 "irino- nf Athol, 7st. Mb.j 13 Rojal Marr, 7et. 31b.; 91K™ V W S l h^> 7S K 2lb - ; 15 Mnn i e > 7sl. 131b' W ? toMul - 7st; 5 Mandoline, 6st. Prom a medium slnrt Marimba let] until entering the straight; Black Heart wa ß , n close attendance, with the rest, of the field strung out. Midway up tlie straight Cervnlus shot out and won by • i \ MaTimba defeating ConziSKft by a, length after a sharp struggle. Time, Imm. Usee. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 2flo sovs. Once • round. I;, ■■ M'Namara's Allen Doone. 7st. 51b. ( A Keid) 1 Ormond's Kaminohe, 7st. » J lll '- „-;v ; (C. Stowe) 2 • Mi. P. p, Neagle's Diavolo, 7st. 111b. 1, , (J. O'Shea) 3 Also started: 3 Sir Alba, 9st. 11b.; 1 a r r ij' 4 s '' * Multiplicity, 7st. 51b. j ,10.1 &. an ' 7st ' 31b.; 8 Pursefiller, 7«t. In't? l " 1- 6st - Mysterium, 6st. 71b.; 10_Bamamiwhiri. 6st. 71b. (reoree led from the start, closely, followed by Diavolo. At the back stretch Kanianuwhm took charge, with Diavolo catching up fast. Entering the straight Ailen JJoone and Kaminohe came through - r C Tn < ii e •!l a "d in a ding-dong fin- ] J«, ? i ne lvon v a neck, two lencrtfha between second and third. Time, lmin. 49 l-ssec.

NOTES ON THE RACING

I>rnn> Onr Sn«eW(hw'pr,flil»ntl The scratching-pen was freely used in the Hack Hurdles, Hurak'ia, Rigo Park, and Maryland being withdrawn. Birkful was a very warm order, but he jumped his out of the saddle at the first fence/ where St. Fire also toppled over.

At the next fence Okaliu fell, and the third brought down Vascular and Braeburn, and Fagot now held a big lead from Golden Water and Euffiano, and it ivas not reduced on the journey. There was considerable speculation after the race as to what caust.il the falls. Soveral blamed the new brand of hurdles, but other trainers assortod it was want of proper schooling. This is probably so, as owing to the uneven state of the schooling courso very-little jumping was ' been done on it. Maltegarde was the favourite in the Maiden, with the English colt Heather Mixture, Fapauira, and Mo6sman. backed in that order. , Tho start was delayed by Lady Ua, Hygia, and Astrologer, but eventually the barrier went up, when this trio and Heather Mixturo were not near it. Papauira showed out from Pearl Form and Mossman to the turn, where the favourite drew Tip on the outside, and after a good finish with Mossman he won by a neck. St. Omer, who oaiso from a long way back, was third; then came Pearl Form, -Papauira, and Toki. Nursery Handicap Three was a one-pound better favourite than Eangitero, while Eligible and Bonny Dream were also well supported. The Welkin colt, who has improved a lot in condition sinca he raced at Trentham, was quickest to begin, and he was not headed on the journey. Rangitero ran up to him at the turn, but the colt went on again. Bonny Dream also became prominent, but nothing lad a chance with Three. Eligible got a very bad Dribble, Spain, and Sicily were the next to finish. Croesus saddled up well for thePorangahau Handicap, for which he was sent out a warm favourite. He had to be hard ridden to hold his position on the fenoe over the first two furlongs, but after that the race was never in doubt, and' though Dinner Gong, who got a bad run, was within a head, of him at the finish, .the favourite won easily. Tete-a-tete was prominent the whole way, but the last bit beat her out of second money. Centre was fourth, after running on tho outside the whole way. Downham ran badly, and Belasco could not go the pace in the first part, though he was running on the finish. Balboa and Chortle both _ stripped very fit horses in the Cup, while Sauoi was without the trappings on his hind legs that have distinguished his recent efforts. The race . was run at a crawl for the first six furlongs, and this ivas right into Chortle's hands. At the start Bon Keve led Balboa and Sauci, the whole field being under 2. strong pull. The first five furlongs-took lmin. 7sec., and positions then were Bon Reve,' Indigo, Balboa, Sauci, and Chortle. Hounding the' bottom bend the favourite was just~behind the leaders in a packed field, but in the straight lie got shut in, and before O'Shea could extricate him Chortle had passed him and won. the race. The chestnut colt was two lengths away, and thon came Multiply and Sauci, with the others closely bunched. The win was very popular, but the favourite was badly handled, and was unlucky to lose. On the other hand Emerson, rider of Chortle, handled his mount -with consummate skill. He saved hira for one short run, at whioh he was seen to great- advantage at the end of a slow-run race. . Prior to the Karamu Hurdles the stewards met to consider whether the same stylo of fence should be used, and after some discussion it was decided to continue on with the new obstacles. 'Vi was made a good favourite. Bollin, who looks very big, made the early running for-Vi; at the home turn he was in difficulties, and the favourite took Oharge, but Sensitive headed her. In the run to the last fence the latter went for a gap and run iVi off, but 6he continued on ana just beat Master Timi, who had kept on the rails. The stewards decided to award the race to Master Timi, but the placing of a. second horse was held over. Vi changed .hands for 200 guineas just before the race, and carried Mr. L. Furr's colours.

The money being tied up, speculation was limited in the ■ Poukawa Handicap, for which Multiplication was favourite, with Black Heart next in demand. Prom ft good dispatch Marimba was quickest to' begin, and she led Sea Lord, Black Heart, Multiplication, and Conziska to the turn. At the; straight entrance the favourite got carried inside and spoiled his chance. Half way down the running Cervnlus got up on tie fence, and after a close finish won bv a neck from Marimba. Conziska was close up, then came Multiplication, Black Heart, and A Ices. : There were numerous scratchings for the last event. George finished up a good favourite, but he caught the tapes in his mouth, and after being tangled up with them ,he eventually got clear; but his chance itas spoilt. Kaminohe was in charge at the distance, but Allen Doone finished fast on the outside, and just beat the Kararau representative. Diavolo was third, and then came Gold' Fran. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (By TeleerasA.—frees Association.) : Hastings, April 30. The acceptances for the second day of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's meeting are as follow iOHITI HACK HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters—Braeburn, lOst.; fagot, lOst.; King's Guard, lOst.; Golden Water, 9st. 111b.; Okahu, 9st. 21b.; ltuffi.ano, 9st. OKA\YA HACK HANDICAP. Once round—Gold Fran, tist. 131b.; The Polp, Bst. 61b.; Cervulus, Bst. 51b*; Perhaps, Sst. 21b.; Raumanuwhiri, 7st. 121b.; Whakahoki, 7et. -101b.; Bodenham, 7st. 81b.; Nightshade, 76t. 71b.; Alces,- 7st. 41b.; Mysterium, 7st. 41b.; Heather Mixture, 7st.; Hukeheki, 7st.; No Idea, 6st. 101b.; Ballyhar, Gst. 101b.; Royal Tiger, Gst. 101b.; Tragedienne, 6st. 10lb.; Discussion, Cat. 101b.; Miss Percy, 6st. 101b. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Three, 9st. Gib.; Asterias, Bst. 131b. ,- Gold Foil, Bst. 131b.; Recorder, Bst. lib.; Loreto, 7st. 131b.; Helsingfors, 7st.; Spain, 7st.; Gold Shot, 6st. 111b.; Hygia, Gat. 71b.; Trials, 6st. 71b.; India, tet- 71b.; Tornea, 6st. 71b. BURKB MEMORIAL. One mile and a quarter—Multiply, Bst. 91i>.; Sauci, Bst. 81b.; Ventura, Bst. 61b.; Mummer, Bst. 41b.; Indigo, Bst.; Birkline, 7st. 111b. j Allen Doone, 7st. 41b;; Beldame, 7st. 21b.; Hyettus, 6st. 101b.; Bonny Eigg, 6st. 101b. ; Maniaroa, 6st. 91b. SCURRY HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Multiplicity, fist. 71b.; Multiplication, 9st.' 31b.; Marimba, Bst. 131b.; Black Heart, Bst. 31b.; Maltegarde, Sst.; Bodenham, 7st. 91b.; Mosaman, 7st. 81b.; King ofAthol, 7st. 71b.; Royal Mary, 7st. lib.; Irish Fusiliex, 7st.; Sliding Form, 7st.; Watchful, - 7st.; Hyman,' 7st.; Conziska, 7st.; St. Oraer, 7st.; Mandoline, 6st. 101b.; Pearl Form, Gst. 101b.; Dieoussion, 6st. 71b.; Papauira, Gst. 71b.; Toki. 6st. 71b.; Atuatoro, 6st. 71b.; Gold Digger, 6st. 71b. MANGATARATA HURDLES.—One mile and three-quarters.—Flingot, lOst. 131b.; Vi,' lOst. 111b.; Bollin, 9st. 81b.; Sensitive, 9st. 71b.; Fagot, 9st. 31b.; Golden Water, 9st. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Six fur-longs.—Tete-a-tete, Bst. 31b.; Downham, Sst.; Belasto, 7st. 91b.; Dinner Gong, 7st. 91b.; George, 7st. 41b.; Adroit, 7st. 41b.; Centre,-7st, 41b.; Veroneal, 6st. 71b. AUCKLAND NOMINATIONS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, April 30. Th» following nominations have been received for the Auckland Rating Club's ■Winter Meeting:— GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES.Cloudy Dawn, El Gallo, Sir Donald, Pip, Braebuni, Black Northern, Golden Glow, Spalperion, Styrai, Luporin, Harbour Light, Admiral Soult, Commotion, Master Kegel, Spaliish, Cornelian, ftnmenaity, Te Onga, Toreador, Tararu Jack, Glenorchy, Hereford, Birkful, Sandy Paul, Queen's Post, Jolie Fille, Royal Arms, Soultikoff, Tragedy King, Corrie, Monologue, Semolina, Bollin,. Morecarabe, Vascular, Fagot, Patronymic, Waipunui, Cally Bridge, Hulakia, First Consul. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLESCloudj" Dawn, El Gallo, Fireworks, Black Northern, Appin, Addnoiight, Nat Lupin, Golden Glow, Spalperion, btyroz, Dorando, True Blue, Ngatoa, Jackman, Bercola, Cornelian, The Chief, To Ojiga, Scot's Guard, Nimblefoot, Vestal, Glenorchy, Sandy Paul, Sportsman, Waterworks, Lady Sabretache, Bollin, Morecambe, Leapuki.