THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3021, 7 March 1917, Page 7

THE TURF

AUSTRALIAN TURF

V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING

HARRIET GRAHAM WINS THE CUP. IBy Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright (Kec. March 6, 9.10 p.m.) „ Melbourne, March U. J'or the second day's ovonts at the N.lv.C. Autumn Meeting, the weather was cool, but tine, and the attendance food. Results:— HOPEFUL STAKES, of 300 sots. For two-year-olds; special weights. Five fur-longs.-Nowton Stewart, 7st. 101b.. 1; »l , y ' 7st nb -> 2 > Mutina, 7st. 101b., J. Iwelvo started. Tho winner took the lead two furlongs from -1101116, and won %„™, length's. Time, lmin. 2.lsec. AbOOr VALE STAKES, of 1000 sovs. lor two-year-olds. Special weights. Six furlongs. x thrice, (hit. 61b 1 Lady Comely, Bst. Tib 2 Qmllion, Bst. 71b. 3 Ten started. Thrieo was always prominent, and took the lead at tho distance, winning by two lengths. Time, lmin. 14sec. .AUSTRALIAN. CUP, of 2.500 sovs. For three-year-olds and upwards. Tw;o miles and a quarter. • Mr. P. Russell's cb. m. Harriet Graham (imp.), by William the Third -Salt Hill, 4yrs., Gst. 121b. ' ' (Dempscy) 1 Court Jester, by Comedy King—AJegor, 3yrs„ 6st. Dili '. (Eaton) '2 Eushford (imp.), by William EufusGo Swiftly, syrs (Lillyman) 3 Lncky Kscapo led jiast the stand, and ■was soon three lengths in the lead from ..First Trim, Harriet Graham, Bridges, Pretty Bobby, nnd William the Silent. Lucky Escape increased his lead to six lengths in tho next few furlongs. First Trim made up lost ground at tho back, followed by Pretty Bobby, three longths behind. The order then was Lucky Escape, Court Jester, Harriet Graham, Bridges, Becassine, Rushi'ord, William tho Silent, Capricious, and Aides. At tho homo turn Court Jester was in third . position, behind Lucky Escape and First Trim, Harriet Graham being fourth. Lucky Escape led into tho straight from Court Jester and.Harriet Graham, and in another few strides Court Jester ran to the front from Harriet Graham, Green Cap, Lucky Escape, aud'Eushford.' ■ At tho distance Court Jester and Harriet Graham were on even terms, with Advance, -Green .Cap, and Rushford following in that order. Court Jester and Harriet Graham fought out the finish, tho .latter winning by half a length, the third h'rirso being four lengths away. Green. Cap ran fourth. Time, 3n\in: 53i sec. . v ' MARCH STEEPLECHASE, of 300 sovs. About two. miles.—llamotli, list, lib., 1; Canadium, Osfc. Blb., 2; Artillery Bill, list. Mb., 3. Ten started. Rainoth took charge after the last fence, and won easily by a length. Time, 4min. GJsec. BOURKE. HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Whitefield, Bst. 111b., 1; Aleconner, Sst. 21b., 2; King's Bounty, fist. 91b., 3. ; Fifteen started. Aleconner bad charge at the half-distance, but .'-Whitefield. cutting him'down with a lato run, won by a.neck. Time, lmin. Gsec. JUNIOR HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. For two-year-olds. . Six furlongs—Warspite. 7st. 9]b., J; Hand. 7st. 121b., 2; Bottle King, 7st. 21b., 3. Fourteen started. Won by half a length. Time, lihin. 143 sec.

/NAPIER PARK ACCEPTANCES.

By Telegraph.— Press Association. , Napier, March (i.. ;_ Acceptances for tho Napier Park Racing Club's meeting are:— . (JMAEPUI HACK HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Arlington, list. 101b.; Black Heart, list. 81b.; The Summit, list. 31b.; lumbombi, 10st. 21b.: Bonham, 9st. lllb.j Surtax, 9st. 61b."; Hylaus, Sst. 31b.,- Gloiiria, flat. ' • ESK'HACK HANDCAIP. Five furlongs.—Perfidy, 9st. 71b.; Spectual, Sst. 131b.; Tressida, Bst. 81b.; Honey Bee, fat. 41b.; Cardrona,. Sst. 31b.; Gold Shot, Est; War Tax, 7st. 111b.; Sabana, 7st. 101b.; Eaumanuwhiri, 7st. 81b.; OLorcka, Vst. 41b.; Woodrotv, 7st.' 31b.; Maorilander, 6st. 111b.; Lilydale, 6st. 91b.; •Dusky Eve, 6st. 91b. ' PLYING HANDICAP. Sis furlongs. ■—Tetesa-Tete,lost:2lb.; Chortle, 9st. 91b. j •Form Up, 9st. 21b.; Miss do Val, Bst. 41b.; Sea Lord, 7st. 121b.;. Centre, 7st. 111b.; Carlysian, 7st. 111b.; Watchful, •Vat. 9!b.; Tavistock, 7st. 91b.; Potentiality, 7st: ! lib.;- Tiuo Atua> 7st.; Sarah Grand, 7st.; Tressida, 6st. 91b. NAPIER CUP HANDICAP. Ono wilo and a quarter—Multifualj Sst. 121b.; Teka. Sst. 91b.;' Cleft, Sst. lib.; Indigo. Sst. lib.; Bjorneborg, 7st. 111b.; Multiplication, 7st. Ulb.; Llanisheu, 7/>t. 101b.; Ladogeur, 7st. 71b.; Blackall, 7st. 71b.; Trials, 6st. 71b.; Settler, 6st. 71b. ' WELTER HANDICAP. Seven fur•longs —Bon Reve, 9st.. 121b.; Golden -Glade, Ost. 71b.; Sir Alba, 9st. 61b.; Zeu6, Sst. 51b.; Mistic, Ost. 41b.; Hygia, 9st.; Pacific Slope,'Sst'.; Hexton, ' Sst. 121b.; Dispatch Carrier, Sst. 71b.; Pourparlor. Bst. 71b.; Step, Bst. 71b. SAPLING STAKES HANDICAP. Pive furlongs.—Crowliurst, 'Sst. 131b. i Marqueteur, Sst. Vagabond, Sst. 31b.; Lingerie; Sst. lib.; Silver Tongue, 7st.

121b.; Chuckle, 7st. 61b.; Princess Bee, 7st; Bonnie Maid, 7st.; War Star, 7st.; Chimera, 6st. 121b.; Tatton Park, 6si. 101b. REDCLYFFE HACK WELTER HANDICAP. One mile.—Multaine, flat. 31b.; Caulton, Sst. 101b.; Hopeite, 7st. lllb.; Powder King, 7st. lllb.; Manhattan, 7st. 91b.; Sea Score, 7st. 91b.; Eylstone, 7st. 71b.; Hendra, 7st. 71b. Tho following aro the nominations for the— TEIAL HACK STAKES. Six furlongs. —Battle Song, Nottata, Ihipa, Multivc, Bagdad, Bellair, Kohinahina, Cynic, Best Man, Ore Ore, Sunshade; Main Force, My Pal, Lady Kilworth, Morganatic, Hymenaeus, Yellow and Black, Waterfall. ■ MAIDEN HACK SCUEEY. Five furlongs—Hendra, Yellow and Black, Tornea, Gold Song, Lady Kilworth, Multive, Honey Bee, Wood Lark, Kohinanina, Lilydalo, Oreore, Sunshado, Ihipa, My Pal, Morganatic, Manhattan, Hymenaeus, Slipstitch, RyUtone.