THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2498, 26 June 1915, Page 3

THE TURF

NAPIER PARK MEETING GLENMORE WINS BIG STEEPLES. (By Telegraph—biiuciol Correaoondent.) Napier, June 25. The Napier Park Racing Club's Winter Meeting opened to-dav. There was a goud attendance and tlio weather was line till after tile fourth race. Alter this a heavy tog descended and the horses woro completely hidden from view most of tlio ivay round. A total of ,£15,189 was put through the machine, against ,£15,001 on the first day <ji tne Winter Meeting last J'cat, Makara, who stripped well, was making his Kr.-st appearand) in a jumping race, but the public passed him over, and Ituatangata and Scrutineer carried most support. Epworth, Brunswick, and Makara were prominent for six furlongs, when Scrutineer and Ruatangata moved up. The Porirua horse, jumping well, took charge down the back, but RuataJigata'a fencing was faulty, and he lost his position. Rounding the bend Forelight joined Scrutineer, and Hurakia, who had come from a long way back, also put in a claim. Tho two jumped tho last fence together, and tho top-weight won nicely from there, l'orelight just beat Scrutineer, Ruatangata being the next to finish. The Hack Steeples, two miles, proved too much for most of the runners. Over the first circuit Kirkby and Grey Kenown led Dogger Bank and Memo Lad. The last-named and Master llalachi joined Kirkby at the half-mile, and the firstnamed appeared to have the race well in hand when he toppled over and Kirkby went with him. This left Master Malachi well ahead, and he won pulling up from Dogger Bank, with Grey Renown a long way back. Fond .Memory, Ruffiana, and Country Boy were pulled up, and Pelican fell at the stand double ithe first time. Several of the runners in tho big handicap were well supported, Hyettus and Heather Mixture disputing first choice. At tho start Ardent was quickest to begin,' and led from Suratura. Down the back Hyettus took charge, and he was in front at the distance when his big weight told its tale. Black Heart, who had been prominent across the bottom, then took charge, but over the last pinch His Eminence came with a rattle and won by a length. Diavolo and Achilledes, who were badly plated in the first part of the race, were the next to linish. Ardent, stopped badly over the last furlong,' and so did several of the others. Cumpeador was tailed off tho whole way, and seemed unable to act in the goiug, as was the case on the metropolitan course. Most of the runners in the big steeplechase came to grief at different stages of the journey. Leapuki was withdrawn on the course, and Sandy Paul was n'.ade favourite. He fell with Sportsman at the brush alter going a mile, and Glenmore and Naupata were left with a big lead. Tho' last-named came down with six furlongs to go, but was afterwards remounted, anil got third money. Glenmore had a big lead on Bollin with a mile to go, but the last-mentioned i. ade up a lot of giound between the fences, and at the finish he was only a neck away. Prince Eddie fell over Naupata. Nimblefoot came down with Soporific at th« third fence. Plymi, rider of Prince Eddie, had his arm broken. A very heavy fog enshrouded the course just before the Bracelet 1 was run. Bandalero was withdrawn, and Hymettius started a good iavourite, but he was erratic at the tapes, and got left several lengths. Cherry Blossom was .ut the head of a strung-out field to chc distance, where St. Elmn got on terms and beat her off. Hikakakeke then put in a claim, but St. Limn hcid his own, ami won by a neck. Red Book was a poor 'third. There was a very bad iiglit for ithe Open Hurdles, and it was impossible to pick out the runners tilt they passed the post. Kew and Beldams were leading when they passed the stand the f.rst time, bui the mare fell. Kew won comfortably at tho finish from Braeburnand Yi. Sam l'an, i'lingot, anil Player were the nc\t to finish. Three rank outsiders I lied the places .11 the concluding event, for which Mandoline was a good lavourite, Achilleus was in command at tho distance, v'ben Bode.ll- - took charge, only to give way to Conziska ou the post. THE RESULTS, (By Tcleirupfl.—Press Association.; Napier, June 25. The results are:— Uuj.L'J i±ACiv HURDLES, ol' lot) sovu. Uue mile auU tiireo-ituarters. 1 Air. L. Purr's cn. g. iliuaiaa, Uyrs., uy bytvia t J ark—i'atuparerete, list. iUL> U>. Pauigrain) 1 tj Air. 11. A. Speeuy's roreiignt, usi. 210. (H. 'iriciilebank) 2 2 Mr. J. H. Prosser's bcruuiieer, Dst. •iib Price) 3 Aiso started; 1 Ku-itaiigata, ltlst. alb. (b. livid); D Aiakara, lOst. uib. (I'Vl'lynn); u Sensitive,- JOst. 2ID. (A. XriciUebank); 6 rJpwortii, 9st. Ulb. (A. Ai'Donaid); 1 Lirunswiuk, Use. 311}. ('P. is. Jones); 4 Vasouiar, Dst. {vv. Auams). Won by a head. Scrutineer was a length away and tho lavourite was loimh. Time, 3min. 21 3-ssco. Plii'ANK HACK. STEEPLECHASE, of 150 sovs. About two miles. ti Mr. K. B. Oates's b. g. Master Malachi, aged, list. Ulb. ... (.J. Brady) 1 3 Mr. it. 1". iteid's Dogger Bank, . lOst. 131b IK. Kelly) 2 1 Jir. D. Anderson's Grey lionown, lOst. 51 b (A. SPDonald) 3 Also started; 2 Merrie Lad, list. 101b. (it. Gray); 5 Pond Memory, lOst. Sib. (H. i'rickieijank); 9 Couutry Boy, 9st. lib. (J. Tilsleyj; 8 Pelican, 9st. 71b. (D. Cameron); 7 Kufiiana, 9st. 71b. (T. Jones). Won by a dozen lengths, the distance separating second and third. Time, iiuin. 25 Wsec. STEWARDS' STAKES, of 250 sovs. One mile. 7 Mr. W. H. Bowden's b g. His Eminence, Ust (W. Bowdeu) 1 G Messrs. White and M'Lood's Black Heart, Ust (L. Wilson) 2 3 Mr. W. P. Neagle's Diavolo, 9st. 131b. (B. Deeley) 3 Also started; a Wild Lupin, lOst. lib. (L. Nodder); A Ardent, lOst. 3lb. (C. Price); 8 Achilledes, Ust. 81b. (P. Brady); 10 Campsador, 9st. 21b. (J. O'Shea); 1 Heather Mixture, 9st. (A. Oliver); 11 Suratura, Ust. (W. O'Halloran); 9 Alces, Ust. (W. Price); 13 Raumanuwhiri, Ust. (W. Ryan); 12 ltilosteri, 9st. (K. Smart). Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Achilledes was fourth. Time, linin. 47 2-ssec. NAPIER STEEPLECHASE, of 500 sovs. About three miles. 2 Mr. 11. J. Cameron's b. g. Glenmore, by Captain Webb—Soninus mare, aged, list. 21b (J. Deerey) 1 4 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Bollin, Dst. 101b. (\Y. Adams) 2 5 Mr. J. H. Prosser's Naupata, 9st. 71b. (J. O'Connell) 3 Also started: 3 Soporific, 12st. 41b. (H. Tricklebank); 1 Sandy Paul, lOst. 41b. (A. jM'Donald); 6 Princo Eddie, 9st. 111b. (F. Flynn); 7 Sportsman, 9st. 71b. (A. Gordon); 8 Nimblefoot, 9st. 71b, carried list. 1311b. (R. Kelly). Bollin came very fast from a long way back and got within a neok of the winner. Naupata was a long way behind. Time, 6min. 4-lseo. LADIES' BRACELET, of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 5 Miss Richmond's b. g. St. Elmn, by St. Ambrose (imp.)— Maude, aged, list, 61b (Mr. 11. Jago) 1 4 Mrs. G. C. Ormond's Hikahakeko, lOst. 71b (Mr. J S. Wilson) 2 3 Jlrs. W. G. Stead's Red Book, 12st. Bib (Mr. G. Beatson) 3 Also started; 2 Byron, 12st. 111b. (Mr. S. Goddard); 1 Hymettius, 12st. 41b. (Mr. ,f. Ellingliam); G Bransfield, list. (Mr. W. v.illance); 7 Cherry Blossom, lOst. 101b. (Mr. B. Vallanco); 8 Mcrriwa, lOst. 71b. (Mr. J. Tracey). Won by a head. Red Book was a length owav. Bvron and Cherry Blossom were next, and'the favourite last. Time, 2min. 2(1 1-jsec. AIIURIHI HURDLE RACE, of 200 sovs. One mile and ihrce-tiuarters. 1 Mr. 11. M. Speed's cli. m. Kew, by Svlvia Park—Helen, aged. 10st. 21b. (C. Price) 1 8 Mr. Y. H, ColloUo's Brnebnrn, »st. :ilb "I- Tricklebank) 2 5 Mr. L. Purr's Vi, list. Ulb. (13. Paulcrain) 3 Alm> i-Uu't'.'d-. S I'layor, Hist. 131b. (T. I JonoO; I Cornelian, JO.-t. 101b. (S. lieid); 3 liingot, lOst. till). I.J. O'Connell); 2 Araliatia, Ust. 111b. (\Y. Adams*; 10 Mil Ilia roa, list. Sib. (W. Ferns'); fl Beldame. !M. tilb. 1 A. TrioHebank); 7 Sam Pan, '.Ist. tilb. (11. Mhumui). Won by three lenßths. Vi was two J.iS*ths away. No time.taken. . - ■ J

SETTLERS' HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlong-j 8 Mr. W. Murray's blk. g. Conziska, by Conqueror—Ziska, 6yrs., 9st. .W. Ryan) 1 3 Mr. J. H. Colebourne's Bodenham, 9st. 41b (A. Oliver) 2 11 Messrs. D. Biiick and Son's Papauira, 9st (C. Prioe) 3 Also started; 5 Plunder, list. 31b. (W. O'Halloran); 2 Haumakaka, lOst. 91b. (B. Deeley); 7 Hnsliabye, lOst. 61b. (W. Boden) ; 1 Mandoline, lOst. (W. Adams); 9 Admiral Beatty. 9st. 10lb (W. Price); 12 Achilleus, Dst. 91b. (J. O'Shea); 4 Iceberg, 9sf. 811). (L. Noddjr); 14 Irish Fusilier, 9st. 51b. (E. Wilson); 16 Precious Metal, 1 Dst. 31b. (A. M'Donald); 18 Falstone, !l*t. 2dlb. (11. Griffith); 10 Anguish, 9st. (W. Young); 17 The Ranch, Ost. (H. Trieklelyink); 15 Hymen, 9st. (li. Hunt); G Royal Mary, list. (L. Wilson); 13 Discussion, 'jst. (P. Brady). AliouA five finished in a bunch. Time, lmin. ISsec. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Napier, June 25. Acceptances for the second day are— BIIOO'IvLANDS HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Hushabye, lOst. 41b.; Mandi'line, 9st. 131b.; Conziska, Dst. 1.11b.; Tiora, !)st. 101b.; Bodenham, Dst. 'Jib.; Admiral Beatty, 9st. 81b.; Bransfield, Ost. 61b.; Irish Fusilier, 9st. 31b.; Precious Metal, Dst. 21b.; Papauira, Dst. 21b.; Anguish, Dst.; Cherry Blossom, 'Jst.; lioya.l ilury, 9st.; The Ranch, Dst.; Hymen, 9st.; Brookfield, 9st. WAIOHIICI HURDLES. One mile and a half.—liuatangata, lOst. 61b.; SI. Elmn, lOst. all).; Sensitive, lOst.; Dogger Bank, Dst. 131b.; Forelight, 'Jst. 'Jib.; Scrutineer, 9st. Gib.; Epworth, 9sf. lib.; Drvana, 9st. 31b.; Brunswick, Dst. WINTER OATS HANDICAP. Seven furlcngs.—Hyettus, lOst.. 101b.; Wild Lupin, lOst. '*21b.; Ardent, UOst. 21b.; Diavolo, lOst. lib.; Achilledes, Dst. 61b.; Black Heart, Ost. Gib.; Suratura, 9st.; Perceler, Ust. PARK STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a half.—Morning, list. 101b.; Merry Lad, lOst. 81b.; Leapuki. lOst. 71b.; Saudy Paul, lOst. 61b.; Cousin Jack, 9st. 131b.,Naupata, Dst. Dlb.; Sportsman, Dst. 71b.; Paremata, Dst.-71b.; Country Boy, Dst. 71b.; Nimblefoot, Dst. 71b.; Dogger Bank, Dst. 7lb. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a half.—Bandaloro, 12st. 61b.; Master Webb, list. 131b.; Kirkby, list. 31b.; Clinker, lOst. 71b.; Tho House, lOst. 71b. PORAITE HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters. —Kew, list. 31b.; Cornelian, lOst. 81b.; Flingot, lOst. 31b.; Vi, flat. Dlb.; Braeburn, Dst. 91b.; Maniaroa, Dst. 81b.; Beldame, Dst. 61b.; Sam Pan, Dst. 51b.; Monologue, Dst. slb. NEWSTEAD HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—Miacara, lOst. 81b.; Haumakaka, JOst. 71b.; Bodenham, Ost. Dlb.; Iceberg, 9st. 71b.; Achilleus, 9st. 71b.; Hikahakeke, Dst. 51b.; Irish Fusilier, Ost. 31b.; St. Omer, 9st.; Discussion, i)st.; No Idea, Ost.; Ballyhar, 9st.; Anguish, 9st.; Brookfield, Oat.

• C.I.C, NOMINATIONS EXTENDED, Christchurch, June 25. Nominations for the C.J.C. Grand National Steeplechase, Beaufort Steeplechase, Lincoln Steeplechase, Grand National Hurdles, Sydenham Hurdles, and Winter Cup, which should have closed to-night, have been extended till m'dday to-morrow on account of delay in telegraphic communication.

A paragraph appearing in a local paper of Tuesday last, referring to a conference held by the Mayor with Sir John Findlay, K.C., Mr. C. P. Skerrott, K.C., and Mr. H. G. Hill, chairman of tho Patriotic Society, has confused the decision that was come to at that meeting. It was decided to ask tho Mayor of Wellington, to convene a meeting to bo held in the Town Hall on July 2, at 2.30 p.m., and to invite tho Mayors of all towns iu the provinces of Wellington, Taranaki, and Hawko's Bay, together with chairmen of all county councils and presidents of patriotic societies within tlie _ same district, for the purpose of considering the desirability of a federation of all patriotic societies and funds collected for the benefit of our wounded soldiers and sailors and dependents. This meeting is now being convened by tho Mayor, and Sir John Findlay, K.C., and Mr. Skerrett, K.C., aro preparing draft proposals for the consideration of the meeting. These proposals will be circulated within the area referred to as 6001) as they aro ready.

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In tho course of a deputation to the Prime Minister at Wellington recently, 'cays a Press Association telegram from Christchurch, Mr. 11. Burns, president of the Auckland Camber of.Commerce, stated that Mr. A. E. G. Khodes, who was closely connected with tlie Christchilrch Meat Co., was also a director of the New Zealand Shipping Company. The same speaker contended "that in one of the Canterbury companies men who were directors of a shipping company held an interest of £180,000." Mr. llhodes, seen bv a reporter to-day, said lie had read the account of the deputation, and if thcro was any inference [ that he had any monetary interest in tho Christchurch Meat Company or the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company he gave it an unqualified denial. The only frozen meat company shares he had ever held in his own interest in his life were a few in the original South Canterbury C-ompany, ivluch"were taken up to start the company,*.'and'.'.word sold shortly after it was'Started I ,'and a few shares in the Chatham-'lslands Shipping

Company, which froze fish in tie Chatham Islands. He had never advanced any of liis own money on deposit or mortgage to any frozen meat company except the Chatham Island Shipping Company. Some fifteen rears ago, when the Clirißtchurch Meat Company wished to borrow money, he had acted as a trustee with others for their debentureholders, but only for a short period, and lie did not take up any debentures personally. The Canterbury Frozen Meat Company did rent- offices which he was interested in, but beyond that he had 110 financial interest in either of tlte companies. "I do hope," said Mr. Rhodes, "that Mr. Burns, when he sees this, will at once withdraw his statement as fai as I am concerned, and that the newspapers that published his statement will print my denial. Reference to the Christdmrch Frozen Meat Company's balance-sheet would sliow that nobody is fortunate enough to hold debentures ..or,mortgagc™of. £100,000 from them excep^hareholders."