THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 135, 25 February 1918, Page 8

THE TURF

DESERT GOLD AT CAULFIELD SECOND PLACE IN.FUTURITY STAKES. By Telegraph—Press Association-Cody right (Hoc. February 24, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, February 23, The weather for the V.A.T.O.'s second day at Oauifleld wan damp. Results:— ST. CLAIR. TRIAL STAKES, of 200 sovs. fip.w. Nino furlongs. Shadowla-iid : 1 Beltane 2 Arnadis 3 Tv.'olvo started. Won by a, quarter of a length. Timo, lmin. Mlscc. ALMA STAKES, ot scu povr. for two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Red Fox 1 Moulinet 2 Ensebius I. 3 Twenty started. Won by one length and' a. quarter. Time, lmin. 151 sec. CAULFIELD FUTURITY STAKES. or 30CO sovs. W.f.a. Seven fltrlnngrs. Wodgo (Cairns) t Desert Gold (M'Lachlan) 2 Panacre (Davies) 3 Twelve started. Yoorala and Rcmnon were the early leaders, with Desert Gold close up. The same order prevailed when three furlongs from home, where Hoprig was in attendance upon Desert Gold, and Panacre and x Wedge lying handy. Hoprig led into the straight from Desert Gold, with whom Panacre and Wedge were almost on terms. At the distance the order wa's Hoprig, Desert Gold, Wedge, and Panacre. Coming home, Wedge caught Desert Gold and won by a neck. Panacre was a length and a half away. Time, lmin. 27sec. STANLEY STEEPLECHASE, of 300 sovs. I Two miles 3 furlongs and 80 yards. New York J Fleet Lady 3 Twelve started. Won by a neck. Time. 4min. 34Jsec.

THE WANGANUI MEETING

ANOTHER WIN FOR CLIENT. BIPLAHE DEFEATED BY ESTLAND. By Telegraph-Press Association. Wanganuli February 23. The Wanganui Jocke.v-Olub had glorious j weather for the second day of the meet- ; lng. There was a very large attendance. I The totalisator handled £44,104 for the day- 1 against £35,851 .on the second day last j year, making a total of £80,950 for the 1 meeting, against £67,'688 la6t year. j AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Ono | mile and 100 yards. 1

4 Tressida, 7st. 51b (G. Clarke) 1 9 Seadown, Est. 3ft (A. Keed) 2 8 Paddington Green, 6st. 71b. (I. Morris) 3 Also started: 3 Square Deal, Bst. 111b. (Deeiey);-1 Pionnuala, Bst. 111b. (R. Seed); I Gang Awa'. Est. 3lb. (0. Price); 2 Volp, Bst. (W. Price); 6 Sweet Tipperary, 7st. 71b. (C. Carmont); 5 Zola, 7st. 61b. (P. Itaynor): II Potentiality. 7st; 31b. (M. M'Arten): 1 George. 6st. 101b. (Bagby): 12 Victoris, 6st. 71b.. (M'Ewen). In a (Tesperate finish, Tressida won by a hpftd from foa<Jown. Paddington Green was a. head away, and Georgo Fionnuala and Sweet Tipperary next. Time, lmin, 48 l-ssec. MATARAWA HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Sis furlongs. 1 Staccalo-. Est. lib (Deeiey) 1 7 Coolpan, Bst. 61b (M. Jl'Arten) 2 4 Piano, ?st. "51b (L. G. Morris) 3 . Also started: 3 Bon d'Or, Bst. 61b. (H. Gray); 6 Lovesick, Sst. 31b. (E. Ludlow); 5 Munition. 7st. 91b. (W. Price): 8 Turpenite, .7st. 21b. (G. Clarke): 2 Silver and Black, 7st. (Bagby); 9 Probity, 7st. (M'Ewen); 11 Little Ann. 7st. (P. Raynor); 10 Awarua. Vat. !G. Young). Won easily by three lengths. Piano was a length and s i. half away.jvith Bon d'Or, LovesicST and Silver and Black "nest. Time, lmin. 14 2-ssec. WANGANIJI GUINEAS, of 500 sovs. One mile. 2 Estland -. : (J. O'fihca) 1 1 Biplane (Deeiey) 2 3 Acre (C. Price) 1 Biplane led out of the straight, with Acre a length away and Estland a length further back. At the four furlongs Bi. plane was two lengths out in front of the other pair. Estland had then made up his ground, and, leading into the straight, (von easily by two lengthß and a half. Acre was two lengths away. Time, lmin. 41 2-sseo. FORDELL HURDLES, of 175 sov». • Ono mile and three-quarters, 2 Otter, lOst. 51b (S. Reid) 1 4 Parewanui l , 9st. 51b (Ward) 2 5 Mattock, 9st. 31b (M'Donald) 3 Also started: 3 Arlington, list. 81b. (L. Traill): 8 Styrax, lOst. 111b. (H. Burt); 6 Record, lOst. 101b. (P. Plynn); 1 Glondalough, lOst. 31b. (S. Henderson)! 7 Marton, 9st. 121b. (N. Hawker). At the four furlongs Otter came through on the rails, and cutting down Parewanui and Mattook, won easily by two lengths and a half. Parewanui was a length away: Time, 3min. 143-ssec. OKOIA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 7 Zela, 7st. 71b (P. Raynor) 1 2 Association, Sat. 91b (A. Reed) 2 4 White Ranger, 7st, 121 b.i„ (H'Arten) 3 Also started: 9st. (R. Reed); 1 Engari, Bst. 51b. (Deeiey); 5 Reparation, Bat- lib. (H. Gray); 8 Dasher Boy, 7st. 31b.; 6 Anitra, 7st. 71b. (H. Young). Zela was. first into the straight, and stalling off Association, won by a bare ueck. White Ranger was a length away and Hastie and Anitra next. Time, lmin. 15seo k WANGANUI STAKES, of 500 aovs. Ono mile and a half.

1 Client, 9st. 31b (C. Price) 1 2 Toa Tere, Bst. 31b (J. O'Shea) 2 3 Wishful, Bst. 131b (H. Gray) 3 Albo started: 4 Dingle, 7et. 21b. (L. G. Morris); 5 Master Moutoa, ' 6st. 71b. (Ai'Ewen). Client took tho lead at three furlongs. Toa Tero closed on Client in the straight and tho pair flashed past the poßt together, Client winning by a short neck. Wishful was two lengths away, and Single was last. Time, 2min. 35sec HARRISON HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and a distance. '1 Henry Clay, 9st (Doeley) f 4 Dusky Eve, 7st. 71b (L. Goodwin) + 7 Signorella, 7st. 111b (R. Reed) 3 +Dead heat. Al6o started: 8 Quinn's Post, Bst. 81b. (O'Shea); 2 Cooing, Bst. (A. Reed); 5 Elevate, Bst. (M'Ewcn); 3 All Over (L. G. Morris); 6 Missouri, 7st. 91b. (E. Ludlow); 12 Sileiius, 7st. 91b. (I/. Nodder); 10 Pabisco, , 111. Young); 11 Firßt Line, 7st. 71b. (M. M'Arten); 9 Retard, 7st. 41b. (G. M'Lean); 13 Maorilander, 7st.; 14 War Loan, 7st. Henry Clay led into the straight. Dusky Eve joined issue at the distance, and the pair passed tho post looked together, a dead hoat resulting. Signorella was two lengths away, and Fahisco, Cooing, and All Over next. Time, lmin. 554.55ec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. 5 Croesus, 9st. 31b ' (Deeley) 1 2 Koosian, 9st. i (H. Gray) 2 1 Waimatao, Bst. lib (W. Price) 3 Also started: 13 Form Up, 9st. 131b. (Hatch); 3 Nanna, Bst. 81b. (Young): tl Fionnuala, Bbl. 21b. (R. Reed); 7 Lingerie, 7st. 121b. (A. Reed); 9 Moutoa Quoen, 7st. 91b.: (If. M'Arten); 6 Nystad, 7st. 81b. (G. Clarke): 12 Hushman, 7st. 81b. (L. Nodder): 4 Crowhurst. 7st.. 51li. (Ij. Morris); 8 Gaycium. 6st. "101b. (R. S. Bagby); 10 Bagdad, 6st. 71b. (L. Berry); 14 Coropett, 6st. 71b. (M'Ewcn). Won by half a length, with Waimatao the samo distance away third. Crowhurst and Nystad were next in order. Time, lmin. 132-ssec. CORE HANDICAPS. By Telegraph—Press Association. Gore, February 24. Handicaps l'or the Gore Racing Club's Summer 'Meeting are:— OI'AItAIA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— Benefit, 9st.; Ayclitte, 9st.; Kilkee, Bst. 121b.; Samiel, Bst. 101b.; Marianne, Bst. 91b.; Heatherblooin, Bbl. 71b.; Lady Knight, Bst. 6ili.; Point, Blank, Bst. 51b.; Kilmeedy, Bbl, 51b..; Matilda, Bat. 61b.; Calma, Bst.; Red Vase, Bst. LONGFORD HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Btirrangoug, 9st.; Kokowai, Bst. 121b.; Glen-wood,-Bst. 51b. r Glenarct, Set. 51b.; Hartolitc, Bst. -21b.; All Rain, Bst.; Martifors, (Ist,; Till Soldier, Bst.; Galuiii, Bat.; Dcuphalliou, Sat. GORE CUP. Onci mile and a quarter.— Baiboa, 9st. 31b.; Rorke's Drift, 9at. 3ib.; Gunrest, Bst. 131b.; Kilboyne, Bst. 61b.; Marsa, Bst. 31b.; Thaddeus, Bst. 21b.; Abcalaphus, 7st. 131b.; Kauwhero, 7at. 101b.; Jock, 7st. 91b.; Helicon, 7st. 21b.; Awahou, 7st. 21b.; Ayclifle, 6st,. 121b.; Kilbrogan, 6bl. 121b.; Micky Free, 6st. 71b. RIVEUSDALE TROT Two miles.—Young Star roipter, limit; Legacy, limit; Eric Rothschild, limit; Matiu Chimes, limit-; Solacc, limit; Evening Chimes, limit; Edic Mac, 12ydB. behind; Sweet Chimes, 24yds. behind; Jolly Major, 24yds. behind; Red Empresß, 24yds. behind; Kiwi, 36yds. behind; King Chimes, 36yds. behind; Minimax, 48yds. behind; Cross Battery, 48ydB. behind; Flower 0' Turi, 48yds. behind; Gladiola, 60ydB. behind; Sobriquet, 60yds. behind; Black Yet, 60yds. behind; ! Rose Chimes, 72yds. behind; Barooza, 72yds. behind; Rialto, 72yds. behind; Eros, 84yds. behind; South Star, 81yds. behind; First, Toll, 96yds. behind; Silver Shoe, 144 yds, behind.' WELCOME STEEPLECHASE. About two miles aud a hall.-Zarkoma, list. 101b,;

Turehauii, list-.; I'alladio, lOst. 131b.; Golden Wave, lOst. 81b.; Sea Mark, 9st. 121b.; Chappie Mob; 9st. 91b.: First Robert, 9st. 71b.; Glcnowrc, 9st. 71b.; Brass Finisher, Sat. 71b. SUMMER HANDICAP. Eight furlongs.Kilboyue, Sat. 511).; Gunrest, Sfit. 21b.; Golden King, Bst. 101b.; itedshire, Bst. 101b.; Bon. 85t.,101b.; Aerial, Bst, 91b.; Kauwhcro, Bst. 61b.; Glensponae, Bst. 51b.; Sir Malt, Bst. 41b.; Spectual, Bst. 41b.; Hornbeam, Bst. 31b.; Lion, Bst. 31b.; The White King, 7st. 121b.; Micliaela, 7st. 101b.: Miss Finlaud, 7st. 91b.; Benzowen, 7st. 21b.: Benefit, 7st.; Kilkee, 7st.; Marianne, 6st. 111b.; llevolutiou, 6st. 71b.; Kdkowal, 6st. 71b. EI/ECTRIO TROT. One mile and a. half. -Socialist, limit; l'arimoana, limit; Young Star Pointer, lZyde. behind; Eric Rothschild, IZydß. . behind; . liegacy, 12yds. behind; Matin Chimes, 12yds. behind; Mirami, 12,vds. behind; Evening Chimes, 12yds. behind; Matty's Boy, 24yds. behind; Jane Wilkes, 24yds. behind; Red ! Empress, 36yds. behind; Sweet Chimes, | 36yds. behind; Edie Mae, 36yds. behind; I Jolly Major, 36yds. behind; Cross Battery, j 48yds. behind; Vera Mauritius. 48yds. be- : hind; Flower 0' Turi, 60yds. behind; Glad- ! iola. 60yds. behind; Lucky Prince, 60yds. behind; Black Yet. 60yds. behintf; Eros, Bst. 41b.; Wallacetownrß4yds. behind; Last I Viie. 120 yds. behind; Silver Shoe, Ifflydß. behind. CKOYDON HANDICAP. One mile.-Bal-boa, Sat. 81b.; Mohawk, Sat. ?,lb.; Golden King, Bst. 71b.; Redshire, Bst. 71b.; Marsa, Bst. 71b.; Aerial, Bst. 61b.; Kauwhero, Bst. 31b.; Kaaan, Bst. 31b.; Glen6ponse, Est. Sib.; Jock, Bsi. 21b.; Spectual, Bst.; Redowa, 7st. 121b.; Helioon, 7st. 101b.; Awahou, 7st. 101b.: Sir Malt, 7st. 91b.; Multoe, 7et- 51b.:' Ogier. 751.; AycllHe, 7et.; Lady Knight, 6st. 71b.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

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Owners who intend racing their horses at the Nelson Meeting should not« that acceptances for the first day's handicaps cloEe to-night at 8 o'clock. There will be racing at Rotorua and Dannevirke on Wednesday. Entries for the Opunake Meeting dose to-night. A reminder is given that nominations for all events at the Eangitikei Meeting close to-morrow night. B. Deeiey rode two winners at the Wanganui Trotting Meeting on Friday last. It is understood, says an exchange, that advice has been received by the officials of the Methven Racing Club that the Hon. G. W. Russell has refused to grant a permit to hold a race meeting at Methven this year. The., Wellington-owned Bobur got gallop. ped on whilst competing at Waneanui on Thursday, and, oould. not start on the second day. The defeat of Biplano in the Wangannl Guineas was wholly unexpected, but the masterly manner in which Estland disposed ot the champion leaves no doubt as to the merit of the performance. Mr. J. B. Reid has sold two Kilbroney youngsters to Mr. J. Wren, of Melbourne. Though defeated Desert Gold appears to have run up to her best form in the Caulfleld Futurity Stakes. Considering the nature of the going the time recorded was very fast. Wodgo who narrowly defeated the New Zealand representative is by The Wolkin and was runner-up In the last Epsom Handicap. He was ridden by the ox-Wellingtonian, H. R. Cairns. The timo recorded iB a record for"the race.

'After the Grand National Meeting last August, the hurdler, Art, was sent home to his owner's station in North Canterbury, whess he has 6ince enjoyed a wellearned rest. Arrangements have been completd for putting him in work again, and he will be sent down to R. Longley this week, to get ready for the winter meetings. The win scored by Biplane in the Jackson Stakes was the first credited to Mr. G. D. Greenwood in New Zealand during the present season,, place money in five other eventß completing his record, outside tho big total Biplane eecurcd/at the spring meetings in Australia. . On returning from the Wingatui Meeting the local candidates, Bose Pink and Devotion, were very sore, and will require an easy time of it for a few days, Mr. W. S. Sponce. for a number o( years assistant to the late Mr. J. P. Hart-land. haß been appointed acting-secretary to the Auckland Racing Club. Mr. B-. E. Harloy has been appointed, starter for the Waipukurau Meeting, which takes place on Easter Monday. Two high-class performers in Hymestra and Sasanof pulled up sore - after racing at Wanganui on Thursday.