THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2786, 2 June 1916, Page 8

THE TURF

DUNEDIN MEETING ROEKE'S DKIFT WINS THE BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. By Telegraph—Press Association. Duncdin, Juno 1. _ The Dunedin Winter 'Meeting opened in cold showery weather. Tho track was sloppy, but tho attendance wai fair. The totalisator handled dC1(J,705, against iEIU,001 on the corresponding day last year. Iho war tax on the turnover was .£375 19s. Gd. The results are:— PACIFIC HUIfDLKS. One mile and three-quarters.— 4 Crib, 12st. 131b. (W. Feilding), 1; 2 Kilroeny, Isst. lllb. (Wormald), 2; 3 liongaherc, lOst. 131b. (Easton), 3. Also started': Commotion, lOst. 41b.; 5 Hap Dhn, 9st. 131b.; 3 Glentliorpe, 9st.. 91b.; 7 Pure Gold, 9st.; Crib challenged 'it the last i'ence aud ran home a winner by a length. liongahere was. a. length and. a half away.' Time. 3min. 27 l-ssec. /

BHICtHTON HANDICAP. . Seven furlongs.—3 Sir Hamilton, Bst. 71b. (O'Halloran), 1; 1 Bellshire, 9st. 121b. (Emerson), 2; G Jloneymaker, 7st. Sib. (Holmes), 3. Also started: 10 Fiery "Cross, 9st. 51b.; 4 Canrobur, Bst. 121b.; 11 Volspeil, Bst. 121b.; 9 Spanish Princess, Bst. 91b.; 14 Deviation, Sst. 41b.; 5 Lion, Bst. 21b.; 13 Seamaid, Sst. lib.; 12 Quickshot, 7st. 131b.; 7 Placid, 7st. 91b.; 15 Fitzosljorn, 7st. 81b.; 18 Fire God, 7st. 71b.; 8 Take Down, 7st. 71b.; 2 Moidant, 7st. 71b.; 17 Do Aar, 7st. 71b.; IG'Borodino, 7st. 71b. De Aar was left at 'the start. Bellsliiro led into the straight, but Si.- Hamilton got to him below tho distance, and won by a- head. Moneymaker was three lengths away. Time, lmin. 32 l-ssec. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. One mile and three-quarters. G Rorke's Drift, lOst (PLobinson) 1 7 Ringform, . 7st. 131b (Holmes) 2 3 Neuroma, Sst ." (Jl'Combe) 3 Also started: 5 Magdala, 9st: 21b.; 1 Findh'orn, 9st.; 4' Ardcnvohr, Sst. (Jib.; 3 Tann'hauser, 7st. 131b.; 8 Quirinus, Gst. 71b.; 9 Glenougly, Ost. 71b Glenongley lcist fully twelve . lengths at jrhe start. Quirinus showed out at first, 'but dropped back at. the half-mile, and llingform ran up alongside Rorke's Drift. ,A good race between the pair resulted in Rorke's Drift winning by a neck. Neuroma was two lengths away. Time, 2min. 13sec.

■ OTAGO. STEEPLES. About threemiles. —7 Carnmore, 9st. 131b. (G. Feilding), 1; G Heatherlca, list. lllb. (ICirkivood), 2; 8 -The Gunner, 9st. 71b. (Hegarty), 3. Also started: 1 Black Sea, list. 10lb.; 3 The Brewer, list. 21b.; 4 Recharge, lOst. 91b.; 5 Grey Renown, lOst. 81b.'; 2' Oraeona, 9st. lllb.; 9 Tommy, 9st. 71b. 1 ; 10 C'aseshot, 9st. 71b. • 81/ick Sea fell at the first fence, and Recharge at the second, Oratoua fell at the brush entering the straight, Tommy at the big sod wall, nnd The Brewer at the next sod wall. Caseshot, when in the lead,-ran off at the second of the double in; the back, and Grey Renown fell at the next post and rails. Carnmore cantered home by. six lengths. . The Gunner vas 25 lengthy away. Time, Gmin. 42sec. The stewards fined Feilding, the rider of the winner, d£s for interfering with The Gunner, half a mile from home. ■ 1

TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP. Six furlongs—C Marsa,' Gst. 81b. (Reed), 1; Twelfth Night, 7st. 81b. (Holmes), 2; 9 Carard Dileas, Gst. 71b. (Ludlow). 3. Also started: 3 Buller, Sst. lVb.; 2 Red Charm, Bst. 91b.; 8 ltedshire, Bst. 131b.; 5 Clynelish, Bst. 131b:; 4 Obsono, 7st. lllb.; 7 Hornbeam, Gst. 91b.; 10 Miss Finland, Ost. 71b. Obsono was first ■ into the straight, but Jlarsa raced, to the front and Won easily by four lengths.- Carard Dileas was two lengths away. Time, lmih. 17. 2-ssec. 1

HUNTERS' STEEPLES. Two miles.3 Ikowai, 11st. 21b. 1 (ICirkwood), 1; 4 Wellwood, lOst.- 9lb. (Griffiths), 2; 5 St. Pedro, lOst. 131b., (Longford), 3. Also started: 1 For'ard, list. 41b.; 6 Debonaire, lOst. 131b.; 3 Dear Annie, lOst. 91b. Debonaire 4 rearal over onl her rider before ■the start, and took no part in the race. For'ard opened up a good gap as they ran over the first fence, but threw out at the sod wall. Along the back, Ikowai ran to the front and won by eight lengths. St. Pedro was four lengths .away. Tiiue, liuiu. 59sec.

WINTER -WELTEII HANDICAP. One mile. —1 Brooksdale, Sst. 81b. (llackay), 1; G All Ready, Bst. (Gibb), 2; 7 Lady Trent, Ss't. (Wilson), 3.- Also started;. 2 Ogier, Bst. 131b.; 4 R'edowa, Bst. 81b.; S Gnoine, Sst. 81b.; 10 Mattel, Bst. 51.b.; 9 Glenongley,;.Bst. 31b.; 8 Baritone,' Bst. 31b.; 5 Sister Regis, Sst. Glonongley was badly left, and Ogier and Gnome assumed command. Going to the far turn Ogier was in front,' and Brooksdale sccOlld. In the straight Dvooksdale came on to. win by a head. Lady Trent was five lengths away.. Time, lmin. dGsec. WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY. Weights for the second day are :— FAIiCFIELD HUKDLKS. uue mile and a hall'.—Crib,' 13st. Sib. j Kilmeny, 12st, lib.; Bore, list. Gib.; ltoiigahere, lUst. 121b.; Commotion, lOst; Gleiithorpe, 9st. 81b.; Hap Dha, 9st: 610.; .Peerless, -ttst. 51b.; Canrobur, tet. oil).; Glenspire,. list.; Pure Gold, 9st.; Uleniern, Bst.; Kmtailshore, Sst.; Saros, Sst.; Waitinvhere, Ust.; Copper Boy, 9st. ~

SILV'ERSTREAM HANDICAP. Hevenjj furlongs—Fiery Cross, 9st. 41b.; Bellsiiire, 9st. 4ib.; Canrobur, Sst.' 121b.; Saniiel, Sst. 111b.; Volspeil, Bst. 91b.; Sister Regis, Bst. Sib.; Spanish Princess, Sst. 71b.; Finles3, Bst. 41b.; Tawhaki, Sst. 31b.; Deviation, Sst. 3lb.'; Mickey Free, Bst. 21b. s Glensponse, Bst'.; Deltonio, 7st. 121b.; Tipup, 7st. 121b.; Lion, 7st. 111b.; Izdulmr, 7st. 101b.; Moneymaker, 7st. lfllb.; Sea-, maid, Ta't. 91b.'; Quickshot, 7st. alb.; Placid, 7st. 81b.; Borodino, 7st. 71b.; ,-Fitzosoorne, 7st. 71b.;/Take Down, 7st. 71b.; Firegod, 7st.' 71b.; .Bomislly, 7st. 71b.; Red Ruth, 7st. 71b.; Martigues, 7st : . 71b.; Highwater, 7st. 71b.; Moidant, 7st. 71b.; Daplme Bell, 7st. 71b.; De Aar, 7st. 71b.; Fable, 7st. 71b.; ' Kauwhero, 7st. 71b.: Baron Torthburn, 7st. 71b.

PROVINCIAL HANDICAP. One mile. —Borke's Drift, lOst. 91b.; Findhom, Sst. 41b.; Magdala, Sst. 21b.; Buller, Bst. 01b.; Ardenvhor, Sst. 51b.; Neuroma, Bst. 51b.; Red Charm, Sst. 21b.; Down; 7st. x 131b.; Mara, 7st. 131b.; Brooksdale, 7st. 131b. i Ringform,. 7st: 121b.; Tannhanser, Vst. 121b.; Twelfth Night, 7st. 111b.;. Bandy. 7st. "Mb.;. Ogier, Gst. 121b.; Gnome, 6st. 71b.; Quirinus, 6st. 71b.; Hornbeam, Gst. 71b.; Miss Finland, Gst. 71b.

WINGATUI STEEPLECHASE. About two miles and oiie furlong and a half.— lCilmeny, 12st. 21b.; Heiitherlea, list. 131b.; Black Sea, list, lolb.; Silver Monarch, list. 91b.; The JJi'Dwer, list. 41b.: Grey Renown, list. 41b.; Carnmore, list 31b.; Recharge, lOst. 111b.; Caseshot, lOst. 31b.; Oratonu,- lOst.; The Gunner, 9st Sib.; : Kintailshore, 9st. 71b.; Dalton, Bst. 71b.; Tommy, 9r,t. 71b.; Capphaol, ,Bst. 71b.; Mob, Sst. 71b.; Trailifcor, Sst. 71lj. j Dear Annie, 9st. 71b.; Buroclydon gelding, 9st. 71b.

WAIRONGOA HANDICAP. Six furlongs—Buller, 9st.; Red Cliarm, Bst. Sib.; Redshire,. Sst. 21b.; Mar?a, Sst. lib.; Twelfth Night, Bst. lib.; Obsono, 7st. 101b.; Clynclisb, 7st. 101b.; Peg, 7st. 91b.; Caraid Dileas, 7st. 71b.; Icilina, 7st.; Chudie, Gst. 131b.;. Hornbeam, Gst. 121b.; Cortes, Gst. 91b.; Barit'one, Gst, 71b.; Multoe, Gst. 71b.;-Lady Trent, Gst, 71b.; Miss Finland, Gst. 71b.; Finless, Gst. 71b.; Placid. Gst. 71b.

HACIC AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE. About two miles.—Carnmore, 12st. 91b.; Caseshot, list. 111b.; Ikowni, list. 91b.; Kaupokonui, list. 51b.; Tommy, list. 21b.; Forard, lOst. 101b.; Debonaire, lOst. 51b.; Twist, lOst. 41b.; Wellwood, ltet.; Dalton, lOst.; C'apphaol, 10st.;Moh, lOst.; Euroclydon gelding, lOst.; St. Pedro, 9st. 111b.; Gladis Dew, Sst. 91b.; Trad;tor, 9st. 91b.; Dear Annie, 9st. 71b.; St. Avon, 9st. 71bj

INVERMAY WELTER HANDICAP. One. mile.—Neuroma, 9st. 131b.; Brooksdale, 9st. 71b.; Ringform, 9st. Gib.; Redshire, 9st. 51b.; Bandy, Sst. 41b.; Sit Hamilton, Sst. 91b.; Ogier, Sst. Sib.; All Ready, Bst. 81b;; The' Cornet, Sst. 51b.; Golden Rupee, Bst. olb'.; Redowa, Sst. 31b.; Gnome, Sst. 31b.; Caraid Dileas,-Bst. ,31b.; Baritone, Sst.; Lady Trent, Sst.; Canrobur, 7st. '131b.; Gienonprly, 7st. 121b.; Martel, 7st. 91b. ; Sister Regis, 7st. 91b.; Cortes, 7st. 91b.'; Commotion, 7st. 71b.; Spanish Princess, 7st. 71b.; Micky Free, 7st. 71b.; Lion', 7s't. 71b,; San Sebastian, 7st. 71b.; Seamaid, 7st. 71b.; Veritas, 7st. 71b.; Plmisnve Bent, 7st. ,7!b.; Highwater, 7st. 71b.; Fable, 7st. fib-

EILERSLIE TFIACK NOTES.

By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, June J. ■ More rain fell during "the night, and the tracks were verv heavy for traininc

operations at Ellerslie. A record num. bar of horses worked, the grass and sand being the principal tracks usod. Before breakfast Lolomi ran seven furlongs on the sand with the assistance oi Viuaka over the last four furlongs, which took 52 2-ssec. Soultikoft went better than Signo, Tragedy King, and Tact over seven furlongs 011 tho grass, the last six taking lniin. 2see. Castalia beat Inspector over six l'urlongs on the grass in lmiu. -1 l-ssec.

After J;ho interval, Royal Chef galloped four furlongs in 51 4-ssec. laying Start, Battle live, and San Sebastian finished together at the end of seven furlongs on the sand in lniin. 33sec. Multiply beat Ladogeur over seven furlongs 011 ilhe grass, the last taking lniin. Dsee. Harbour Light and Styros went a round of the sand in 2min. 2 4-ssec. Kitty Bellairs covered live furlongs on the grass in lmiu. Gsec.

Tatteriey mado a hack of Heatwave over six furlongs on the grass in lmiu. 22 l-ssee. Multiplication was too good for Marimba over four furlongs on tho grass in 51 2-ssec. Aurore and Fisher were together at the end of six furlongs on the grass in lmiu. 21 3-ssec. Captain Loch, Ambassador, and Captain Jack were in that order at the end of a round on the sand in 2min. 8 2-ssec.

Te Papapa, Alf Delaval, and El Gallo finished in close order at the end of seven furlongs, left behind in lmin. 36sec. Hushman and Bisogne did four furlongs on the sand in 51 2-ssec., and Hyginas five furlongs 011 tho gmss in lmin. 9see. Te Onga went a round on the sand in 2min. 1 4-ssec. Naupata and Scrutineer did a round on the grass, the last six furlongs in lmin. 20 2-oscc. Tararn Jack easily held Spalperion over a round on the grass ill 2min. 4 4-sscc. Gwalior, Maryland, and Pursefiller were schooled over two hurdles. Tho last-named hit the last obstacle hard. Marion and Bonny Jean jumped the big fences without mistake. Motokio.cleared live hurdles proficiently. Idealism and Flingot went at the big fences, the latter being . very slow. Glenmore ' and Queen's Post jumped the big fences in good style. A lot of others ulso exercised. Captain Maclcay and Tarero arrived yesterday. -

TROTTING

CANTERBURY PARK MEETING. , By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchiircn, June 1. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club Winter Meeting opened to-day in disagreeable weatner.' Kam fell at intervals and the track was very heavy. The toiaiisator handled JJI'J.SS'J against ,£18,177 last year. Tliii results are: — 'LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—2 Patard, Bsec., 1; 9 Imperial Ann, 7sec., 2; 1 Sherry, 7sec., 3. Also started; 7 Brio Child, 4sec„; 10 Wild Night, 4seo.; 17 Belrough, ssec.; 17 Bertha Galindo, sscc.; 15 R-ed Bell, ssec.; 6 Campaign,. 6sec.; 16 Precision, Gsec.; 14 Dentistry, Gsec.; i Clogs, Gsec.; 8 Rose T'racey, Gsec.; 5 Better Luck, 7sec., and Hilda Wood, 7sec. (coupled); 12 Evermore, 7sec., and Cascade,. 7sec. (coupled); 1 Match, 7sec.' (coupled with Sherry); 3 liothino, 7sec., and Planter, Ssec. (coupled) ; 12 Golden Sapling, Ssec.; 1-1 Fragic, Bsec., and AVild Sun, Ssec. (coupled); 2 Chocolate Soldier, Ssec. (coupled with Pa'tard). PENINSULA HANDICAP. Two miles. —2 Hiiunah M., 25sec., 1; i Goldstreatu, 19sec., 2; G Albert AVallace, 25sec., 3. Also started; 12 AA'ood Drift, 18sec.; 9 Neigh, ISsec.; 11 Storm Cloud, 1950 c.; -1 Genernl Joffre, 25sec. (coupled with Coldstream); SASay AVilkes, 21sec.; 3 Cora Dillon, 21sec.; 10 Royal Shot, 22sec.; 13 Bdina, 23sec.; 7 Erlcen, 23sec., and AVild Thorpe, 25sec., (coupled); 1 Lady AVillings, 'iosec.; .5 Great Britain, 25sec., and G Bridgewood, 25aec. (coupled with Albert Wallace).

ICING GEORGE HANDICAP. Two miles. 1 Admiral AA'ood, 4-sec 1 10 Princess Sherwood, Gsec 2 5 St. Kevin, Gsec ;) Also 6tarted: 9 Denver Iluon, 2sec., ami Mnndarene, 7sec. (coupled); (i Tommy C., 2sec.; 1 liena Pointer, 4sec., and Muricata, Gsec. (coupled with Admiral AVood); 12 Evelyn. 4sec.; 11 Steel Bell, : Ssec.; 7 Persuader, 6sec.; 3 Frandoeia, Gsee.; 2 Sherwood, Gsec.; 4 St. Ursula, 7sec.; S Succeed, 7sec.-; 14 Bccentric, Ssec.; 13 Little Tib, 9sec.

AVon by eight lengths.' Time,- 4min. 55sec.

LYTTELTON HANDICAP. ..Two miles. 1 Branston, 13sec., and 2 Captain Stanley, l4sec., dead heat, 1; 5 Young Toliu, llsec., 3. Also started; 14 Truganini, 1-lsec.; •11 The Chief, Gsec.; 7 Mokau, Bsec.; 4 Pax, Ssec.; 51 General Link, lOsoc.; 3 Beach Boy, lOsec.; G Irvm, llsec.; 8 Darkness, 12sec.; 13 Bloomfield, ltisec.; 10 Energy, ISsec.; 9 Irvinwood, Msec. Time: Branston, smin. 9 3-sscc.; -.Stanley, Smin. 10 3-ssec.

ADVANCE HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Antonio, scr., 1; 4 Agathos, osec., 2; 13 Irvnr, ssec., 3. Also started: 1 11 Grown Prince, 4sec. ;fi 0.1.C., -l«cc.; 5 Sungod, ssec.; 10 Queen Tracey, Gsec. ; 3 Makomako, Gsec.; 7 Lindctta, Gsec.; 12 Piecework, Gsec.; 8 A 1 Franz, Gsec.; G Vera"K., Ssec.; 9 Mountain Ssec. Won by half a length. Time, 3inin. 39 2-ssec.'

AV'IN'TEK- OATS HANDICAP. Two miles.—3 King Capitalist, 12sec., 1; Madam Shaw, 16sec., 2; 2 Great Audubon, 9sec., 3. Also started: 4 Electrocute, scr.; 5 Olive L., lOsec.; 12 I'anl Iluon, llsec.'; 10 Craibwood, 13sec.; 9 Havana, lGsec.; 11 Macwpod, 17sec.; 13 Rubicon, l'Jsec.j 7 James Madison. 21aec.; 3 Pactolus, 22sec.; 6 To-night. 23sec. Won by three lengths. Time, amiu. 15 3-ssec. RAtLAVAY HANDIC[AP. One mile—l John Dillon, llsec., I; 1 G Bingana, ssec., 3; 5 Eranzalena, -Isec., 3; 'Also started; 2 Cromstall, 2sec. .(coupled with John Dillon);, 3'Jingle, 3sec.;, 7 Mountain Rose, Ssec.; -1 Tamarisk, ssec.; 10 Miss. Advocate, Gsec.; 11 Louis Drift, Gsec.; 8 Rose Dillon, Gsec.j/Ngaraina, Gsec.; 9 Galvanita, Gsec. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. 29 2-ssec. ' '

AU li-EA'OIR'HANDICAP. One mile.2 0.1.C., 2sec-. 1; 5 Lord Audley,,6sec.,.2; 7 Kokemoer, Gsec., 3. Also sta'rted: 3 Aberfeldy, 2sec.; 12 Annie Dillon, 3sec.; S Scottish Mac, Ssec.,.and Rotheida, :!see. (coupled); 10 Chelston, 3sec., and King's Lynn, 4uec. (coupled); 9 Vera K., sssc.: 4 AV'oovere, nsec.; 13 Caledon, Gsec.; 11 Texas, Gsec.; 1 Sceptre, Gsec., and General AVylie, Gsec. (coupled); 5 Mountain Palm, Gsec. (coupled with Lord Audley). AA'on by half a length. Time, 2min. 23 2-ssec.