THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2739, 6 April 1916, Page 7

THE TURF

WELLINGTON RACES

AUTUMN MEETING,

The autumn, meeting of the Wellington R-acing Club, whioh opens at Trentnam to-day, promises to bo a highly successful on?.

The continued fine weather has made tho tracks very faat, and gogd times should be recorded in all the events.

The Railway Department has arranged. i\n excellent service, and special trains" running right , through will leavp Te Aro, for Trentham at 10.21 and 10.39 a.m., and Lambtoii at 10.10, 10.19, 10.37, 10.55 a.m., and 12.6 p.m. ,

The presence of Desert Gold will be tho principal attraction, and it iB understood she will be seen out in the North Island Challenge Stakes and not in the St. Leger.

The day's sport will begin at noon with the Jumpers .Plat race. Eight horses ard oarded, but the public'may'look to the two top-weights only, as their fonn ou. the tint is''-superior, to the' Others. Multiply (S. Reid) has- done more racing than Barbour Light (B. Batoh), / dud though the latter has a pull of. 161b., Multiply may wear, him down at, the finish. , For . the North Island St. Leger, one milo and three-quarters, the starters will probably be Nones (B. Deelcy) and Eligible (A. Oliver). Though the field is small the match between the pair is likely. to evoke considerable interest. . As the pair will be without a pacemaker, the .contest'may resolve itself into a sprint home, and at this department Nones may bo superior. Should Oliver eleot to go out, and force the pace on Migiblo he would" still have to contend with the finishing run of Nones, who is probably better now than at- any period of her career, Tho Plunket Nursery Handicap, five furlongs, will be contested by a big field of two-years-olds. The list contains some smart youngsters, and a surprise may be in store. Hyllus has his Napier form' to recommend him, and such a good finisher oannot be left out. Koesian was runnerup in the Welcome Stakes, and Rockbound wonj the Wellesley Stakes. Menelaus, Elation, and Hose Pink are all winners, though not in this class, and it may be the best policy to select one of the proved hordes, who will be ridden by a capable jockey. . Tho probable starters and riders in the Thompson Handicap are as follow:— -r. : st. lb. ' Balboa (J. O'Shea) 9 3 Montana (C. Price) 8 4 Pursefiller (P. Brady) 8 2 (R. Reed) ...... 8 1 Orleans (W. Bell) 7 13 , Taringamutu (A. Reed) 712 '< Oxenhope (B. Deeley)* 7 10 Hydrus IJ. .Buchanan) '. 7 10 Sir Solo (H. Watson) 7 9 Wishful (C. Emerson) 7 .7 Zeus (E. Ma-nson) .7 S Want (G. ThornerJ '6 10 Adjutant, (G. Clarke) | G 7 Rumania (C. Sinclair) fi 7 . Ogier ..... 6 7 The top-weight struck himself recontly, and may not be seen at his best on the hard track. Montana is consistent, and may be one of the well-backed division. Pursefiller jis too erratic at tho barrier, and backers have always to risk her get. ting away. Multiplication has done everything well, but so far he has not met company of tli's class. : . Orleans, is useful; but Taringamutu 18 decidedly sore. ' ■' Oxenhope is very fast over a short .course, - and a good . beginner is always at. an advantage in this race. He has also won'a mile at Timaru Tvith Bst. 101b., and was credited with running the eight furlongs in lmin. 41seo. ; - . 1 .Hydrus, on tho same mark, is a Rood three-year-old- that has shown winning form of late. "The distanoe will not trouble , the Itaramn gelding who is probably better now-than ever he was.

. Sir Solo is getting a back number, and jio rider seems oapablo of keeping Wishful from, hanging put a lot. None of the light-weisrlvts read dangerous, .and; when', the.macKine closes..Multiplication. Hydrus and Oxenhope may be fannied in that order.

The'i probable' starters in the North Island Challenge Stakes,, seven furlongs, are:-,- "

Mr. G. D. Greenwood's br. g. Emneradon bv Charlemagne ll—Lady Wayward 11, svrs., 9st. alb. .. ■. • ' Mr; T. H. Lowrv's br. f. Desert GoM, 3yrs.. by All Black—Aurarins, Bsrt. 21b. Mr. G.vL. Stead's b. c. The TofT. by Boni-

form—Class, 2vts., 7st. 111b. - Mr. W. G. Stead's br. o. Kasanoff, by Martian—Ukraine, 2yrs., 7st.. 4lb. Sir Geor<?fi Clifford's Wrestler by Antagon-

ist—-ElnSive, 7«t.-llb. .. ■ Desert Gold won the event last rear as a two-year-old. and as she is unbeaten this year her admirers are not likely to allow her to occupv any other position but that of favourite. SOUTHLAND ACCEPTANCES. By Telegrapt-Press Association. Invercargill, April 5. Acceptances for the Southland E..C. Meeting a'r6; — ROSLTN HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Ardmore, Bat. 121b.; Bed« A.ire, 9st. 121b.; Deviation, Bst. 121b.; Lady Trent, Bst. l?lb.; Arthur George, Bst. 101b.; Miss Finland, Bst 41b.; Mohawk, Bst. 31b.; JubeTt Bst. lib'.; Joan, Bst.; Mine Sweeper, Bst.; :St. .Hilary, Bst.;; Heather Bloom, 7st. 131b.; Baritone, 7st. 101b.; Fitzosbo'rne 7st. 101b.; Goldon Webb, 7st. 101b. j Magdalene, 7st. 101b-; Moidant, 7st. 101b.; Daphne, 7st. 71b.; Nellie,'7st. 71b.; Princess' Flof 7stj 71b. WAVERLEY TROT. Two miles.— Hazelfield, 19sec.; Lady Margaret, 19scc.; Rialto, 19sec.; Sir Gavin, 19sec.; Gladys M., ISsco.'; Kiwi,~lßsec.; Dora'M'Kinney, 17sec.; Gemma, 17sec.; Clarissa, lfeec.; Ilza 16sec.; Moorland, 16sec.; Quincey Belle, 165e0.; Balnamoan, 15see. ; ; Commander Bell, Msec, j Soubriquet, 15sec.; Master Theckla, 14sec.; Country Queen, 13sec.; Prince Gift, 13aec.; S.M., 135e0.; Seaward. Spot/ lfec.i Branston, Msec.; Matilda H., Bsec.; Eros, Bsec.; Tokiu, Bsec. ' ..

SOUTHLAND CUP. One mil© and a quartor —Ardenvhor, Bst. 71b. i United Service, Bst. 21b.; Gunrest, 7st. 121b.; Eoodor, Gst. 71b. SOUTHLAND STEEPLECHASE. About three. miles.—Black Sea, 12st. 71b.; Milo, list.' 81b.; Stone Ginger, list.. 81b.; Koyul Medal, list.; Caseshot, lOst. 71b.; Te Tua, lOst. 71b.; The Gunner, JOst.; Debonaire, 9st. 121b.; Heatherlea, flst. 101b.; Carnuiore, 9st. 71b. ■ 1

FLYING HANDICAP. Sis furlongs.— Buller, 9st. 61b.; Pyjama, Bst". 41b.; Speedometer, 7st. 111b.; Red Charm, 7st. 71b.; Lion, 7at. 51b.; Lady Trent, 7st. lib.; Redowa, GSt. 71b;

INVERCARGILL TROT. Ono milo and a half—Bill Brown. ISsee.; Brown Owl, 18sec.; Cromwell, 18sec.; Elgin, 18sec.; ErijTs Queen, lSsec.; First Chime, 18eec.; Plying Ribbons, 18sec.; General Gordon, 18roc.; Inwood, lSsec.; Japonica, lSsec.; Kid Wildwood, 18sec.; Ladv Mac, lfeec.;. I.ady Wild, 18aec.; Laiico Trump, lffeec.; Landmark, 18sec.; Miss Bobby] 18sec.; Pets Alone, 18sec.; Quick, March, 18sec.; Ited Empress, 18sec.; Sweet Chime, l&sec.; The Spiffer, l&ec.; Trixie Mac, lSsec.; Tiger, 18sec.; Wallacetown, lGsec.; Blackford, 14sec.; Arlicter, Bsec.

COUNTY HACK HANDICAP. One mile.—Brookedale, 9st. lib.; Gleimponso, Bst. 811).; Dorian, fist. 81b.; Kokowai, Bst. Gib.; Spanish Princess, Bst. 211>.; Canrob:ir, Bst. lib.; Jubert, Bst. lib.; Mohawk, Bst. lib.; Aerogram, Bst.; Giralda, Bst.; Baron Nortlibum, 7sfc. 101b.; Baritone, 7st. 101b.; Comedy Queen, 7st. 101b.; Biarritz, 7fit. 71b.; Goldfish, 7st. 71b.: Live' Shot. Ist 71b. TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP. One mile. —Neuroma, 9st. 21b.; Gun Test, Sst. 101b.; 'Ringform, 8»t. lib.; Marsa, Bst. -21b.; Stevedore, 7st. 131b.; Lion, 7st. 111b.; H.irdshot, 7st. 71b.; Cortes, 7st. 51b.; Peodoro, 7st.; -Sombrero, 7st.; Wpiroki, . 7st. CURTAILING THE RACING. By Telegraph—Profs A.epirtnt.ini. Molbourne, April 5. Tlacing will probably lie restricted to Satunlays and public holidays. TROTTING AUCKLAND CLUB'S MEETING. By Telegraph.—Preas Association. Auckland, April 5. The Auckland trots opened to-dar in [ fine weather, Jhs totilieator liaudled

,£12,157, compared with .€14,015 last year. The results are:— MANGERE HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Bushchild, 18acc., 1; Nancy Patch, 9sec., 2; Miss Lonsdale, 18sec., 3. Fifteen started. The winner, was favourite. Time, Smin. 44sec. ' - IMPROVERS' HANDICAP. Ono mils and a half.—Special Bloo'm, lOseo., 1; Amazona, 9sec.. 2; Solon. Dillon, 13s<?c., 8. Eleven started. Proud Moor was favourite." Time. 3min. 51 2-ssec. CAMPBELL HANDICAP. Two miles. Rena Pointer, ,10sec 1 Steel Bell, 4sec 2 Master Park, 7sec. 3 Nine started. The winner was favourite. Time, 4min. 37sec. EASTER HANDICAP. Two miles.Clive. Isec.. 1; Lieutenant, 2sec., 2; Wallace M„ scr., 3. Nine started. King Capitalist was favourite. Time, taiin. 12 l-ssec. HOBSON HANDICAP. One mile and a half—Derby Dillon. ssec., 1; Alf M'Tnnev, Isec.. 2: Sun Dial, 4-sec., 3. Eisrht started. Prinrp Rufus Was favourite. Timo. Smin. ZD'4-Rsec. STEAVARDS' TROT HANDICAP. One ■ Mile and a half.—Eruption, dsoc., 1; Grattan. Abbey. Osw., .2; Floranz. leec., 3. Ten started. Time- 3min. SSran. CORNWALL HANDICAP. One mile — Tmdslci. 3sec.. l:'Colmena, Sspc'.,-2: Lino, type, 7ijoc.. 3. Eleven started. Cnlmona was favourite. Ti'«n. 2min; l 5 3-ssee. jfARCONT HA.NDTOAP. One mile.— Grnmpia. 7ser 1; Wcidvere, Dsec.. 2; Salamander, 7?e"., 3. Fourteen started. Wnodvcre was favourite. Time, 2miu. 20sec. ________ BRITISHPIANOS. . ' In "Tho Bristol" showrooms are always displayed* extensive stocks of superb instruments by such notable British makers as John Broadwood and Sons, Ltd., and William Sames, Ltd., 1 names that stand for the highest achievements in piano construction. Easy terms . when desired. Sole Agents: The Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., Wcllington.-M. J. Brookes. North Island Manager.—Advt.