THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 116, 2 February 1918, Page 11

THE TURF

TARANAKI ACCEPTANCES. By Teleeraph—l'resa Association. Now Plymouth February 1. Acceptances for the-first day of the Tnrnmtki Meeting are:— WAITAHA HACK 11UHDLES, of 160 sovs. Ono mile ami a half unci 100 yards.—Plying Camp, 10st. 91b'.; Veto, iOst. 61b.: Calais, lOst. 61b.; Deesiilo, lOst, lib.; Otter, lOst. lib.; Speedwell Mac, 9st. .I'aparess, 9st. lllb.; Pai'iunalwne, 9st. (lib.; llatnnu, 9st. 91b.; I'olthogue, 9st. 41b.; Paul Moore, 9st.; Sail Home, 9st.; Jiu-jitsu,. 9it. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, 'of 160 sovfl. Five furlongs —Inali, 9st. 91b.; Ilyginas, Bst. 81b.; lio.val Chef, 7st. 131b.; Interlude, 7st. 101b.; ]!on d'Or, 7st. 91b.; Coropet, 7st. 91b.; Kocklield, 7st. 71b.; lilnirfimle, 7st. 31b.; Gayeium, 7et. 31b.; silver Webb, 6st. 71b.; Anserine, 6st. 71b.

TIMARU HACK HANDICAP. of 110 sovs. Six furlongs.—Madam Jtistori. 9st. Sib.; itovoment, 9st.; Robur, Bst. 101b.; Pergola, Bet. 91b.; Ooni Ora, flst. 71b.; Marnuctiier, Bst. 31b.; Matty, 7st. 131b,: Munition, 7st. 911).; Jioyal Pari;. 7st. fib.; Reopai, 6st. 121b.; Prima to, 6st. 121b.; liitasca, 6st. 12lh.

TARANAKI CUP. of 550 sovs. One mile and a quarter-Chortle, 9st. 101b.; Toa Tore, 9st.; Wishful, 7at. - 121b.; Paraoa, 7st. 121b.; Dingle, 7st. 91b.; Lord Kenilworth. 7st. 71b.; White Blaze, 6st. lllb.; Alteration, 6st. 71b. MIMI WELTER, of 130 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half—lceberg. 9st. 411).; Paddington Green, 9st. 31b.; Vclo, 9st. 31b.; King Chiara, 9st. lib.; Flying Camp, Bst. lllb.; Cheddar, Sst. 71b.; Styrttx, Est. 31b.; Rockfield, BBt. 1 FLYING HANDICAP, cf 225 sovs. Six furlongs.—lCoesian, 9st.; Inah, Bat. 121b.; Nystad, BBt. 91b.; Treo Lucerne, Bst.: Housewife, 7at. 121b.; Madam Hißtori, 7et. 51b.; Coropet, 6st. 101b.; Gayeium, 6st. 71b. OKATO HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovfl. Eight furlongs and a half.—Lady Beaufort, Bst. 91b.; Pergola, Bst. (51b.; Thrace, Bat. lib.; Henry Clay. 7st. 121b.; Compel, 7st. 81b.; Itoyal Park, 7st. 71b.; Clavis, 7st. 31b.; Trombone, 7st. 311).; Cordon, 6st. 121b. MOTUROA ELECTRIC IUCK, of 110 boys. Five furlongs. Weight. Bst.—Turpinite, Sammy, Black Mack, Perfect Day, Flrclcss, Alice, Montrose, Itatanui, Key. Hush Lad, Nemaline, Gcnskiiß. R-awaliorc, Warmth, Winning Shot, Oika, Piano. Tiranga, Huzza, Miss Ora, Kairaauawainii, Gloom, Jiu-jitsu, and Coronita. CISBORNE ACCEPTANCES. By Teleeraph—Press Association. Glsbornp, February 1. Acceptances for tho Gisborne Racing Club's Meeting aro:— HANDICAP HURDLES, of 120 sovs. Ono milo and a half.—Master I'lmi, lOst. 121b.; Con, lOst. 71b.; Nicomar, 10st.;.Toki, 9st; 71b.; Kohinahina, 9st. I'EHAPARA HAOK HANDICAP, of 100 aovs. Seven furlongs—Vermilion, Bst. 121b ; Multive. Bst. 81b.; Blaclc Lace, Bst. 21b.; 'Platoon, Bst.r Glucian, 7st. 131b.; Woodrow, 7st. lllb.; Mania, 7st. 81b.; Hylami, 7st. 811).; Sir Multittd, 7st; Multiplane, Ist.; Torchlight, 7st.; Mysterious Prince, 7st.; Bombardoss, 7st. •FLYING HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. Six furlongs.—Gazique, 9st. 71b.; Hyttu6, Bst. lllb.;.Carlysian, Bst.; Purseliller, 7st. 91b.; Otara, 7st. 81b ; Lord Ainslie, 7st. 81b ; Itewanga, 7st. 51b.; Colonnade, 6st. 121b.' MAIDEN SCURRY, of 100 sovs. Four furlongs. (Weight, Bat.). — I Taleteller, Happy Valley, Shoo Fly, Brightly, Broadway, Puanga, High Degree, Marenga, Actifid, Biiy Ethel, Pavilion, Prinoipal Lady, Ngawini.

GISBORNE CUP, of 400 bovb. One milo and a quarter—Multifual, Sst. 21b.; Cynic, Bat. 131b.; Trials, Bat.. 311b.; Ladogeur, Bst. 81b.; Cleft. 7st. 71b.; Hyt-hread, 7st. 71b ; Pursefiller, 7-st. 51b.; Castalia, 6jt. 10lb.; Colonnade, 6st. 71b.

WELTER HANDICAP, of ISO sovs. One mile.—Hythread, 9st. 321b.; Dlack All, Sst. 41b.; Zeus, 9st 41b.; Flash Lady, 9st. 31b.; Castalia, 9st. 2b.; Master Timi, Sst.; Slipstitch, Sst. lllb.; Phosphorous, Bst. 61b.; Glucian, Bst. 21b.; 'Master Iney, Bst. 21b.; Hylami, Bst.; Torchlight, Bst.;.Auldana, Sst. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP. oMOO sovs. Five furlongs r-lieivanga. Sat. 51b.; Vermilion, Bst, 131b.; Gold Shot, Bst. 21b.; Con, Bst. 21b.; Lady Kihrorth, 3st.; Black Laco, 7st. 131b.; Pao, 7st. lllb.; Woodrow, 7st. 81b.; Orawia, 7st. 41b.; Ladv Gazeley, 7st. 21b ; Met-allum, 7st. 21b.; IGirema, 7st. ; Marenga, 7st. ; Happy Valley, 7st. ; Formlinc, 7st-.; Actifld, 7st. PARK HANDICAP, of M 5 sovs. Six fur-longs.-Gaziqne. 9st. 71b.; Multifual, Bst. lllb.; Carlysian, Sst.; Tavistock, 7st. 131b.; Downham, 7st. 91b.; Pursefiller, 7st. 91b ; Otara, 7st._ 81b.; Carlatour, 7st. 81b.; Lord Ainslie 7st. 81b.; Colonnade, 6st. 301b.; Mistin, ost. 101b.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

fBY - GLENCOE.I

! r ri f 3Um S Cl ;' Meoli »e of tbo CantorDuiy Jockey. Olub 3S. only a one-day fisturc, and is usually a Jocnl nffair. This H?, ar OT - ere aro y, isitili e competitors from tilts Wairarapa, Trentham, ami as f'ir south.as Wingatui. • \ l u Iu tho Trial Stakes, n. J. Mason has three representatives cngagod, namely, thames, Lovesick, and Missouri. Tho lastnamed showed a fair amount of >aco at Jrantham and may bo tho beat'of the stable. Port Hasto was a winner at iTentham, and Itoscvear won Bevera'i races on the West Coast. The favourilo may be R. Longley's charge Phil May, - a winner at Tiruaru and Oamnrn. • ?,' y ?? vcn ) lor sos have been paid up for in Hie Hornby Welter Handicap, bi'.'„ Bed Hook is the only one not likely to see ii le . I'.ost. Tho class is weak, and Alajestikoir, who is in at the minimum may show up well. At Trouthard he carried a, big weight, and ran close up on tho opening duy. The Middle Park Plate lcoks liko a match between Almoner and Longliange. The Yaldhurst colt showed good form in bjdney and Melbourne, but his Trentham eitorts were very poor, and on that form •alone he would havo 110 chance with a colt like Long llauge. Margerinc, 9st„ will carry the No. 1 saddle-cloth in tho Midsummer Handicap, ono mile and a half. The mare won over this distance ut Wingat'ui, and as Korke a Drift was second it makes tho form out to bo good. Multicipal shaped badly at Trentham, and when well fancied in tho Open Wcitcr Handicap on the second day ho finished last. On Ilia Awapuni form he would havo a chance as ho finished a "runningon" third to Trials and Client, and then went on and scored in the Marlon Cup. Koso Pink has been racing most consistently of late, nnd 6he Is probably the most seasoned candidate in the race. She will be ridden by 0. Emerson, who has been successful on her several times previously. Wardancer will bo suited by the Bmall field, but ho may mot bo ready to see out the distance. Winter Oherry has been racing well of late.' and her track work has bceu of such a high order at Biccarton that she is euro of heavy Bupport in the Craven Plate. At her best Disdainful is a really good mare, and Rho and Buripos may both be found contesting iho finish with the tipweight. If Jliijestikoff is reserved for the Halswell Handicap he may bo favourite, and in liin absence Kiinbolton may be the best suited by the nine furlongs. The annual mooting of the Taumaranul Kacing Club takes uluce. 10-day. Amongst the • winners is Hupar.a, a dual winner at Awapuni. Mr. Short's rnaro is meeting" a very poor field in the Hack Flying Handicap. C'. Emerson and'A. Heed wont south last night to rido at tho O.J.C, Meeting 10-day. Emerson is, returning for the Hawera Meeting next week, and A. Heed goes to Gisborne. The Melbourne Cup winnor Sasanol', ami' the New 'Zealand Cup winner Mcnelaus are to meet for the first time in the Wangnnui Oup, one mile an.d three-quarters. Both horses are proved stayers, and there Booms to bo a difference of opinion as to'how the weight adjuster will assess them. Since his success in tho Melbourne Cup Sasanof has only won two small races, and strange to say they wero both over a short course, while ho lias failed over a distance. This would be accounted for by the fact that' Mr. Stead's gelding is only a little fellow and a bit of weight pulls him up. Mcnelaus is not by any means a tug ono, but there is a lot moro of him than there is of-Sasanof. Weight also quickly tells on Monclaus. and Bst. ifllb. Is Hie biggest weight ho has yet carried to victory. At Kiccarlon 1!. J. Mason is keeping I.iplano busy, and though his fast, 'work, so far, has been confined to short sprints, he is gradually setting back to form, flmsou intended to leave shortly fcr Wanganui with tho Comedy King colt, hut he bus since reconsidered the subject, and his departure may bo delayed until nearer tho dato of Ihe Wanganui Jockey Club's Meeting, The proposal for an autumn camnaign in Australia has also boon under dismission, nnd it seems very unlikely now that it will eventusitr.. Th' e popular opinion seemed to bo that Biplane would go to Sydney for the Easier Meeting of tho Australian Joekoy Olub, hut lie is not in tho St. Legcr. and with a few good woight-for-ago races available in New Zealand there, is no Bnecial inducement for a trip to Sydney.

The dnnth ia ronorto.d from Auckland ot the stallion SoultikolT. who did utud duly •in (he Wnikato dint-riot this season. Il'n was a brother to IVinrobert, mid Mnrslnl Soult. b.v Soult—Hotohorinn, and though ft disappointment ns a racoliorso ho ivas oxpoctod to do well ns a sire.

FIXTURES. Fob. J-0. Summer. Fell. ?r-Taumarunui It.O. Annual. Fob. 6 and 7—Taranaki J.O. Autumn. Fob. 7—Oisborflc E.G. Summer. Feb. 9—Poverty Bay Turf Club Summer. Feb 9-To Kuiti R-.0. Annual, Fob. 13 and 14-Ep;moM R.O. Summer. Feb. 14 and 16-Dunedin J.O. Autumn. Feb. 16—Hamilton II.C. Annual. Feb. 21 and 25-Wiinganui J.C. Autumn, Feb. 27—Tiolortia J.O. Annual. Feb. 27—Dannevirko I!. 0. Autumn. March 6 and 7—Nelson J.O, Annual. March 8 and 9-Napier Park B.C. Autumn, Mwch lfh-Opunakp, K.C. Annun!,

' All those wlio tako their theatregoing lightly, and love the luro of gurgling melody that catches the ear and will not let go, dainty costumes, spicy dialogue, and pretty girls cannot fail to appreciate the consummation of those theatrical virtues which exist in "So Long, Lotty," the musical farce which was so successfully played here over a year ago, and revived by the M illinmson Musical Comedy Company at the Grand Opera House last evening. Woodless to say, the thcatro was well filled. Tho public have shown in a very marked manner of late thatmusical comedy is tlie most desired of all entertainments, and tho more it tends to tho faroical the better they like it._ In "So long, Letty," they' got their fill and are Jiappy. At this stage it is not necessary to go into lengthy details as to tho ingfedients of this delectable offering, oxcept io remind the short-memoried that it is this play in which the giddy Lcttj Robbins and that excellent cook, Grace Miller, with their irresponsible hus' bands, arrivo at tho conclusion that life would be rosier in tint were an all-round exchange effected. The experiment does not prove so thoroughly satisfactory as was anticipated. Bobbins, who is described by his'temporary spouse as "a man with a KollsRoyco body and a Ford brain," finds that Grace's cookiiijg docs not compensate him for tho loss of his dainty Lotty, and Miller finds that Lotty does not provide tho solid comfort associated with bis. former menage. As a matter of fact, all four become victims of profound melancholia and seize tho first opportunity of returning io their proper conjugal allegiance. Tho cast is not materially altered since "So Long,. Letty," was played here a year ago. Miss Connie Ediss, aa tho plump, Siomely Graco, pours into the part a flood of broad comedy that finds an enger response in tho audiouce. Tho shattered, grief-stricken tono she goto into the oft-repeated "Oh, Harry!" caused yolls of laughter, and lier vocal number, "Hero Come tho Married Men," was the big hit of the evening. Miss Maud Fane succeeds Miss Dorothy Drunton as Letty, and does _ not remove the effect of first impressions. She is smart and vimful, but is shy in that soft feminino charm that iB such an asset to tlur original in tho part. Still Miss Fane is always good to look upon, and her full, round mezzo voice is always effective, as in the duet. "Down Among the Sheltering Palms,' ami "Tli'e'Laddor of Roses." Mr. Field Fisher was once more the sportive Harry Miller, a finished jight comedy performance away from his usual wild and woolly character parts, and Mr. Harry Wotton was delightfully natural as Tommy Robbins. As Billy Monday, the life-savor, Mr. _ Alfred Fritli resembled somo prehistoric thing associated by the caricaturists with cavemen and stone axes, and was irresistibly funny. Probably of all tho good things in "So Long, Letty," his performance will bo the last to bo forgotten. Miss Cecil Bradley cut an attractive figure aa Chita Mann, and Mr. "W. Green was her debonair admirer, William Brown. Their ragtimo duet in tho first act cheorcd tho audionco like strong wine. "So Long, Letty," is gaily frocked, and lias a pony ballot, which dances as nimbly as r.ny of those sprightly nymphs who frolicked with Pan at the dawn of time. The foal trot by Miss Madge Elliott and Mr. Jack Hooker was a neat exposition of a difficult modern dance measure. The orchostra, under Mr. Harrv Burton, was admirable. "So Long, Letty," will lie repeated this evening, when the company will malto its final appearance in "Wellington this season.