THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2467, 21 May 1915, Page 3

THE TURF

WANGANUI WINTER MEETING CONNOLLY HANDICAP WON BY LADY LOUISA. DAYLIGHT BILL AND STYRAX SCORE IN BIG JUMPING. (By Telceraph.—Special CkirriepondenU Wanganui, May 20. The Wanganui Jockey Club's "Winter Meeting opened to-day in glorious weather and before a. record attendance. The totalisator handled .£25,650, as . against .£19,783 on the corresponding day last year. It was a good field that contested the Borough Handicap, and the publio backed Bimeter, Hoy, and Playoff in that order, but within only a few tickets difference at the start. George and Peroneal were badly left, but the others moved oif well. At the half-mile Veroneal and Hoy were justiclear of Bimeter and Grattan. This was the order when, the stand was reached, but here Bimeter took charge, and King Lupin swung round on the outside. Inside the distance a great struggle ensued, Bimeter wearing down. Hoy, and winning by half a length, with Veroneal on the mare's quarters. Playoff, Avon Park, Zeus, and Giattan finished in that order. Bimeter has not won a race since the Elleralie meetiDg at Christmas. Grey Renown Saady Paul, and Soporific carried, the bulk of the support in the Hack Steeplechase. At the first fence Agatha Green, when leading, toppled over, and Katua with Grey Renown took charge. Sandy Paul fell at the back of tne course, and the favourite came into the straight with a. good lead from Soporific, ICatua, and The Diver. ihe 6tand double nearly proved the undoing of the favourite, and he lost a chain. Soporific was well clear at the six furlongs, and, jumping well, he won very easily from The Diver, who was a length in front of Nita. The latter jumped badly. Katua, Stockade, Grey Renown, and-Hpwler finished in that order. Neither M'Sweeney nor M'Flinn was much hurt, but the latter was too much shaken to take the mount on The Pole in the big Steeplechase, and W. Adams was substituted for him. Dorando, Sandy Paul, and Leapuki were withdrawn from tlie big Steeples. In the bird-cage • Jackman appeared to be above himself, but The Pols, Addnought, and Daylight Bill stripped well. Addnought was the machine favourite, with The Pole carrying one more ticket than Daylight Bill. The last-named was pulled in behind at the start, but at the end of half a mile he had jumped himself to the front, and from this out the race was a 'procession. At the 6tand double the last time he over-jumped at the first fence, and was. lucky to find the next, but Scobie widely spelled him, and after that nothing haxl a chance, and his jumping was perfect. Addnought was chasing him most of the, way, but, good stayer as the latter is, he could not get near the grey gelding, who won by fully 100 yards. Over the last half-milo Jackman headed Addnought, and got second money. The Pole fell at the fivo furlongs in the last round. Bonny was pullod up, as was Vestal, and Appin and Sportsman both fell. The winner, who was the early favourite, put up new figures for the race, and could have done much better bad he been pushed. Scobie handled him well, and his lepping was perfect. Birkful was a very hot order in a field of twelve, which contested the Hack Hurdles. . Toreador led the field for fivo furlongs, when he gave way to St. Gate and Awahou. At the mile-post Vascular was well behind, and was being ridden very hard. Down the back St. Gate led Awahou, Birkful, and Jolie Fille. At the half-mile the favourite was beaten, and. St. Gate led into the straight, where Doon and Awahou joined in. A fine finish between the two latter saw Awahou win by a neck. St. Gate was close up, and then came Jolie Fille and General Webb. The two last-named will do better later on,

Bv general consent it was not a strong. , field in the Century Hurdles. Sir Don-' ■ aid, Birkful, and Toreado were the eleventh-hour scratchings. At the start Hereford and Queen's Post led Gleuorchy with the field strung out. " Hereford was soon displaced, and Queen's Post took the field along at a smart pace. At a mile to go 6he was still in command from Glenorchy, Styrax, arid Black Northern. Dowii tli« back Waiputioa moved up, and was momentarily dangerous, but Styrax ran up to Queen's Post across the bottom, and jumping the last fence on terms, he won in the run home. Black Northern was close up third, and then case Waipunoa, Glenorchy, Cloudy Dawn, Aratiatia, and Aruake. The withdrawal of Merry Roe saw Kmperador made a very warm order in the Connolly Handicap, but he pulled very hard on the journey, and after a rough passage was beaten into fourth plac*. Bonny Rigg mado the running to the turn, where Maniaroa and Ladv Louisa ran up to her, and in the finish the latter won nicely, while llaniaroa was a halflength clear of Bonny Rigg. Emperador, Leonta, and Gold Soult were close up. There was a .very big field in the concluding event, and all the well-fancied candidates, except Gold Fran, drew bad marbles. Client, the favourite, and Salvia "were enabled to win from the outside. Boldstroke led to the three furlongs, where the favourite took charge, and was not bothered on the journey, Salvia was well clear of Gold Fran. Maltegarde pot badly away. The winner camo from a long way back, and is a muchimproved horse. Gallnpin failed badly, I but Gold Fran was unlucky. the results. (By Telegraph- Pre?.* Association.' Wanganui, May 20. The results are:— BOROUGH HANDICAP; of 230 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. G. D. Greenwood's blk. c. Bimeter, 3yrs., by The Malster—Comely, Bst. 3lb (Emerson) 1 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. f. Hoy, 3yre., ! by Hymettus—Links, Bst. 71b, (W. Adams) 2 4, Mr. .T. Patterson's b. f. Veronal, by Linaearo—Totolo, 3yrs., 6st. 81b. (R. Reid) 3 Also started: G King Lupin, Bsfc. 121b. (H. Robinson); 3 Playoff, Sst. lib. (Deeley);. 5 Avon l J ark, Sst. (0. M'Carteu); 8 Waiorewa, Bst. (Buchanati); 9 Zeus, 7st. slb. (W. Boll); 11 George, 7st. 31b. (C. Carmont); 10 Grattan, 7st. (G. Clarke); 7 Ardent, 6st. 12lb. (H. Young); 12 Peroneal, Bst. 91b. (J. Fryer); 13 Eoyal DraI goon, 6st. 91b. (D. Morrison). 1 George and Peroneal were left at the I post. Bimeter drew away at the distance, and won. a good race by half a lonsth from Hoy. Veronal was a length away, and Playoff, Avon Park, Zeus, Waiorewa, and King Lupin in that order. Time, tmin. Usee. HACK STEEPLECHASE, of 150 sovs. About two miles. 3 Mr. J. K. Jackson's b. g. Soporific, by Lethe—Charlatan, aged, lOst. 111b. (Tricklebank) 1 Mr. J. W. Phillips's b. g. The Diver, by Captain Webb, aged, lOst. 31b. (M'Donald) 2 6 Mr. C. H. Washer's ch. m. Nita, by Bombaida—Juanita, aged, 9st. 91b. (Graham) 3 Also started: Sandy Paul, list. 91b. (M'Flinn)i 7 Katua, lOst. 21b. (Campbell); 8 Stockade, lOst. 21b. (M'Mahon); 4 Agatha Green, lOst. 21b. (M'Swceney); 1 Grey Renown, Sst. 121b. (Copestakc); 9 Howler, Dst. 71b. (A. Gordon). Agatha Green ied Katua and The Diver to the second fence, where she fell. Grey Renown then piloted Katua, The Diver Soporific, and Nita down the back in that order. Sandy Paul fell, and passing the stand Grey Renown mado a bad jump. Soporific then went to the front, and led down the back from Katua and The Diver. Soporific increased his lead, and won in a canter by five lengths from The Diver. Nita was a length away, with Katua and Stockade in that order. Time, Imin. 3 2-ssec. WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE, of 600 sovs. About three miles. 3 Mr. D. Rutherford's g. g. Daylight Bill, by Stronghold—Female FranI chiso, 6jts., lOst. .Jib. (W. Scobie) 1 6 Messrs. Burrell and Taylor's b. g. Jnckman, by Handsome Jack —Scotch Mist, aged. list. 121b. ... (J. Ward) 2 1 Mr. James Bull, jun.'s b. g. Addr . nought, by Addington—Forget-Me- ' Not, aged, lOst. 61b. ... (M'Donald) 3 : Also started: 2 The Pole, lOst. 131b. (W. I Adams); 8 Bonny, lOst. 61b. (J. O'ConJ.naim 5 Mai.Si lOst. lib. (L. Tlgilljj <t.

Vestal, 9st. 121b. (W. S. Scott); 7 Sportsman, 9st. 91b. (Copestake). Addnought, Jackman, Bonny, Daylight Bill, The Pole, Vestal, Sportsman, and Appin was the order past the stand to the first fence and down the back, where Daylight Bill, jumping splendidly, went to the front, and . led Addnought, Bonnj-, and Vestal. Passing the stand again Daylight Bill was in front of Adduought. Bonny, and Jackman. Sportsman fell coming down the back, and Daylight Bill led Addnought and Bonny into the final oircuit, Appin and Tho Pole fell, and Bonny was pulled up. Daylight Bill went on and won in a canter by half a furlong from Jackman. Addnought was two lengths away. Time, Grain. 2 l-ssec. KAITOICE HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 6 Mr. J. li'Kelvie's blk. g. Awahou, by Mahaki—Te Hau; aged, lOst. 91b. (M'Donald) 1 9 Mr. W. Smart's b. m. Doon, by Glenapp—Clytie, 4yrs., 9st. 21b. (A. Gordon) 2 i Mr. W. E. Tuck's b.,g. St. Gate, by St. Clements—Billingsgate maro, aged, lOst. 41b (Flynn) 3 Also started: 1 Birkful, lOst. 31b. (O'Connell); 5 Toreador, lOst. 31b. (Julian); 7 Jolie Fille, lOst. (J. Tilsley); 3 General Webb, 9st. lllb. (L. Traill); 8 First Consul, 9st. 91b. (H. Webb); 2 Vascular, 9st. 61b. (W. Adams); 10 Snowraker, 9st. (W. Scobie); 11 Scrutineer, 9st. (M'Sweeney); 12' Expedition, 9st. (Lambess). Toreador, St. Gate, Jolie Fille, and Awahou was the order past the stand and down the back, where Birkful ran up to third place and Awahou moved up. Coming into" the straight Awahou, St. Gate, and Doon were in a line. At the distance St. Gate retired, and in a good finish Awahou beat Doon by half a length. St. Gate was two lengths away, and Toreador, General Webb, and Scrutineer next in order. Time, Smin. U 2-ssoc. CENTURY HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. About two miles and a quarter. i Mr. R. Hicks's ch. g. Styrax, oj Patronus—Convolvulus, aged, lOst. 131b (L. Traill) 1 5 Messrs. A. G. and S. H. Hunt's b. m. Queon's Post, by King's Guest— H-.M.S. Pinafore, 6yrs., 9st. (E. Copestake) ? 3 Jfr. ,T. Williamson's blk. g. Black Northern, by Salvadan —Asthore, aged, 11st. lib (Tutclien) 3 Also started: 1 Hereford, 31st. 51b. (Deerey); 6 Immensity, lOst. 51b. (Flynn); 11 Cornelian, lOst. 21b. (Percival); 8 Aruake, lOst. 21b. (Ward); 7 Cloudy Dawn, 9st. 121b. (Marchant); 9 Aratiat-ia, 9st. slb. (M'Sweeney); 2 Waipunoa, 9st. slb. (\\. Adams); 10 Glenorchy, 9st. 21b. (MDonQueen's Post quickly assumed the lead, being followed by Hereford, Glenorcliy, Styrax, and Black Northern. Going down the back the order was: Queen's Post, Styrax, Glenorchy, Black Northern, Hereford, Aratiatia, and Cloudy Dawn. Passing the stand Queen's Post was sailing along easily in front of Styrax, Glenorchy, Black Northern,_ Cloudy _ Dawn, Waipunoa, and Aratiatia. Coining to tho straight Styrax drew up to Queen's Post, and coming away at the distance won a great race by three-quarters of a length from Queen's Post. Black Northern waa the same distance away, and Waipunoa, Glenorchy, Cloudv Dawn, and Aratiatia next in order. Time, tain. 15sec. CONNOLLY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 9 Mr. G. E. Hook and Mrs. R. Buckman's b. m. Lady Louisa, by Camp Fire—Countess Cole, Gyrs., 7st. (E.Manson) 1 7 Mr. C. ShaTwood's br. g. Maniaroa, by Maniapoto—Grassmere, syrs.. 7st. (inc. 71b. penalty) (O'Shea) 2 5 Mr. G. L. Stead's blk. m. Bonny Rira, bv Catty Crag—Dhulochnn. . 4yrs., Bst. 81b (G. Clarke) • 3 Also started: 1 Emperador, Sst. 31f>. (Emerson); 4 Leonta, 9st. UK (C. Price)', 6 Bonny Helen. Sst. 101b. (K. Young); 2 Multiply, Sst. 71b. (Deeleyl; 8 Tinopni, Bst. lib. (H. Robinson); 3'Gold Soult, 7st. 91b. (M'Donald). Bonny Rigg led past tho Hand from Tinorai, Ifaniaroa, Gold,Soult, and Lady Louisa, Leonta lying last. Going down the back Bonnv Rigg was still in front of Maniaroa, Tinopai, Lady Louisa Emperador, Gold Soult, end Leonta. Enterin" the straight Lady Louisa joined the leaders, and drawing ahead over the last ■few yards won a hard race by half a length from Maniaroa. Bonny Rigg was half a length nwav, and Emperador, Tinopai, and Multiply next in order. Time, 2min. Msec. PURUA HACK FLAT. HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile 110 yard!'. 1 Mr. Wire Tokena's ch. g. Client, by

Elevation—Bonheur, 3yrs.. Sst 4lb. (C. Price) 1 6 Mr. N. Lust's oh. m. Salvia, by Sal- , vadan—Afoi Machree, 6yrs., Sst. 71b. ( (Deeley) 2 j 3 Mrs. G. S. Poleman'n blk, g. Gold g Fran, by San Fran—' Fairy. Gold, 3vrs.. Rst. 91b (M'Mullan) 3 j Also started: 10 Master Montoa. Sst. ( 111b. (W.' Price); 5 Maltegarde Ret. Mb. j (R Reed); 2 Gallnpin, Bst. slb. (IT. Rob-, inson); i Sir Fisher. Set. 41b. (W. Young); ] 9 Chaniinade, Sst. (O'Sliea); 7 New ; <?st. (C. Emerson); 13 Boklstroke, 7st. 101b. ( (0. M'Carten); 11 Draft, 7rt. 41b. (G. Clarke); 8 Collector, 7st. lib. (E. Manson ; ] 1.4 Lady Daylesford, 7st. lib. (W. Young); ; 15 Sou, 7st. (K. Lambess); 19 Flying Camp. 7st. (Colger); 12 Danger .Signal, 7st. ; (W. Bell); 18 Roval Favourite, 7st. (F. Frver); 17 Vladian, 7st. (Carmont); 16 Toki, 7st. (C. Monk). A »ood start was effected, Danger Sigtial beiuff the first to break the line, followed bv Client, Salvia, and New York. Danger Signal led down the bark, wliera Gold Fran moved up. Client led into tho straieht, and drawing away won eomfortablv'bv a lensth from Salvia, with Gold Fran half a length nwav, and Danger Signal and Gallupin next in order, lime, Imin, 50sec. SECOND DAY'S WEIGHTS. fay Telegraph-»«.v-Wanganui, May 20. Weights for the second day are:— WINTER OATS HANDICAP. Six furlon^s. — I Tree Lucerne, 9st.; Hoy, Sst. 131b., King Lupin, Bst. 91b.; Playoff, Sst. 41b.; Astor, Sst.; Pc-g, Bst.; Goldstrcam, Sst.; Waiorewa, 7st. lllb.; Avon Park, ist. lllb.; King Cliiara, ist. 41b.; Zeus, ist. lib.; Adroit, ist. lib.; Bonny Rigg, ist. lib.; Kaniki, 7st.; Grattan, list. 12 b.; Botanist, (ist. 1011).; Salvia, 6ft 101b.; Zion, tet. 101b.; Veronal, fist. 101b.; Ardent, Ost. 10lb.; Peroneal, Gst. 71b.; Royal Dragoon, Cst. 71b. GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a lmlf.-Jackman, 12st. 21b.; Daylight Bill, list. 131b.; Dorando, list, lib.; Golden Glow, 10st, 131b.; Tlio Pole, 10st. 131b.; Black Northern, lOst. 121b.; AddnougM, lOst. 71b.; Morning, lOst. Gib.; Soporific, lOst. 51b.; Sandy Paul, lOst. 51b.; Fireworks, lOst. 51b.; Bonny, lOst. 21b.; Appin, 9st. 121b.; Waterworks, Ost. 121b.; General Webb, 9st. 121b.; Aratiatia, 9st. 121b.; Vestal,'Ost. 91b.; Trua Blue, 9st. 91b.; Sportsman, 9st. 91b.; Euroco, Ost. Sib.; Tlie Diver, Ost. 81b.; Supremo, Sst. 71b.; Tarero, 9st. 71b.; Nita, 9st. 71b.; Grey Renown, Ost. 71b.; Proxj-, Ost. 71b.; Clemency, 9st. 71b.; Captain Dick, 9st. 71b.; Sc-renity, Ost. 71b.; Agatha Green, Ost. 71b.; Golden Water, Ost. 71b.; Tahora, 9st. 71b.; Black Queen, 9st. 71b.; Stockade, 9st. 71b. RATA HURDLES. One mile and five furlongs.—A wahou, list. 91b.; Birkful, lOst 101b.; St. Gate, lOst, 51b.; Toreador, lOst.; Jolie Pille, 9st. lllb.; Monologue, Ost. lllb.; Killaloo, 9st. lllb.; Epworth, 9st. 101b.; The Diver, 9st. 81b.; Patronymic, 9st. 81b.; Ngapoto, Ost. 81b.; Doon, Ost. 81b.; General Webb, Ost. Gib.; First Consul, 9st. 61b.; Vascular, Ost. 31b.; Okahu, Ost.; Tarero, Ost.; Nita, Ost.; Maryland, 9st.j Snowraker, 9st.; Howler, Ost,; Scrutineer, Ost.; Atiki, 9st.; Semolina, 9st.; Bed'lock, 9st.; Expedition, Ost. MAY HURDLES. One mile and threequarters.—Sir Donald, list. 10lb.; Styrax, list. 61b.; Black Northern, list. 41b.; Hereford, list. 31b.; Leonta list. 21b.; Corrie, lOst. lllb.; Sauci, lOst. 101b.; Immensity, lOst. 31b.; Kew, lOst. 21b.; The Rover, lOst. 21b.; Cornelian, lOst. 111..; Aruako, lOst. lib.; Sam Pan, .Ost. 121b.; Birkful, Ost. 121b.; Cloudy Dawn, Sst. lllb.; AVaipunoa, 9st. Gib.; Braeburn, 9st. 61b.; Moutoa Girl, Ost. 51b.; St. Gate, 9st.'; Aratiatia, 9st.; Hurakia, Ost.; Toreador, Ost.; Jolie Fille. 9st.; Monologue, 9st.; Glenorclij', 9st.; Okahu, 9st.; Kat.ua, Ost ; First Consul, Ost.; Snowralcer, Ost. EMPIRE HANDICAP. One mils and a distance— Merry Roe, Ost. 31b.; Emnerndor, 9-.t- 211).; Leonta, Sst. 121b.; Sauci Sst. 121b.; Bonny llolen, Sst. 71b.; Colonel Soult, Sst. Bib.; Hoy, Sst. sib.; Multiply, Sst. Hib.; Mummer Sst.; Maniavon Ssll; Ladv Louisa, Sst..; Tinopai, 7st. r'llj.; Phosphorus, 7st. Ulb.; Byron, 7st. .9)1).; Plavoff, 7ft. 71b.; Gold fJonlt, 7st. (lib.; Waiorewa. 7st. 31 b.; Bonny Ri»g, (ist. 1311).; Banksia. ,6st. 131b.; Princess Monuw. Ost. 131b.; George, Bst. lllb.; Patvomile, list, lllb.; Z«us. Gsf. lllb.; Botanist, Bst. IMb,; Royal Dragooß, 6st. 71b,;

Stepney, Gst. Tib.;- Bataiia, 6st. 71b.; Peroneal, Gst. 71b. ; Griiwlortl, W. t b., G BA^G U (iWNrB 71b ' HACK HANDICA P 131b.; Salvia, Bst. 121b.; .J*' 1 121b.; Master Jloutoa, Sst. Sib.; C^. U "P 1 " ! Bst. 21b.; Sir Fisher, Sst. 21b.; Buotmc "fit. 1311).; Chaminade, Tst. 1211).; No" York, 7st, 121b.; Miralnm, /st. <»«•' Draft, Tst. 21b.; Collector, ist.; J*«lj Dulesford, Tst.; Hoyal Fuvour'te, Danger Signal, 7st.; Go On, /st; ' n ,, ; " Tst.; Toki, Tst; The Reiver, /St.; 1 lj.'i't Camp, Tst.; Son, Tst.; Lamotto, ist.; uir tIO FAEBiVELT, HACK HAND] CAP. Si' furlongs—Zion, flat. 31b.; 3tu!tiplicij Ost.; Multiplication, 951.; Calais, » s «• Glacier, Sst. Tib.; Mjiltegarde, bst. dU). G'allupin, Sst. 31b.; Bivouac, 8s J'or tify, Tst. 121b.-; Boldstroke, ist. Sib.; b>Jvandale, Tst. Sib.; Foeman, Tst. i >■ Draft, Tst. 21b.; Coropot, Tst. 211).: b" warua.. Tst.; Danger Signal, <st.; Tst.; Yl-adian, Tst; Toki, Tst.; J'l.vmt i Camp, Tst.; Lamotte, Tst.