THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 194, 6 May 1918, Page 7

THE TURF

~—« TROTTING NEW BRIGHTON MEETING. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christohurch, May 4. The New Brighton Trotting Club's Meetins was held in line weather before «. large attendance. The tntalisator handled £24,900, as compared with £22,176 tor the corresponding day last year. After the Derby the stipendiary steward lodged a complaint against J. Bryce, driver of Queen Chimes, for interference with Cole. Nut. Bryce waa -suspended for the remainder of the meeting, and was not allowed to start any of his horses m subsequent events. The following details of the racing are given by the Christchurch "Star":— AMATEUR HANDICAP (in harness), of 75 sovs. One milo and a half. 3 Mr. J. Payne's ch. g. Harold Child, by ' Harold Dillon, 4yrs., 2sec. ... (Owner 1 6 Peter Billon, osec. (Howell 2 8 General Jofi're, ssec (Thompson) 3 Also started: 8 Foxhill, lsco.; 13 Pleasant Mount, 2sec.; 4 Whit* Crane, 3scc; 4 Oitadej, ssec.; 1 Jessie Scott, 3sec, and intolerance, 3sec. (coupled); 15 Lord Cecil, sscc.; 9 Laetitia, 3sec. (coupled with General Joffre); 2 Fernmoor, 3sec; 19 Lookout, 3sec; 12 Whitebait, 3sec, and Lady Somerset, 3sec. (coupled); 5 Proud Elsie, 4sec, and Hiram Galindo (coupled); 17 Koahine, 4sec.; 6 Eyre Heiress, ssec. (coupled with Peter Dillon}; 13 My Boy, osec and Wee Bell, ssec. (coupled); 10 Tinkle Bells, oscc, and Puwhcnua, ssec. (coupled); 7 Radiance, ssec and Little Charm, osec. (coupled); 16 Winestra, Sscc, and Algy Gee, ssec. (coupled); and 51 Belle Elmore, sscc. . Winestra, Radiance, Peter Dillon, «n<l Belle Elmore showed the way for half a mile Peter Dillon then went on. establishing a long lead. In tho run homo he tired, and Harold Child bent him by a lontsth, (lencral Joffro being four lengths away, just clear of Laetitia. Time, 3min. 43sec.

BEXLBY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 sovs. For unhoppled trotters. rwo miles. „. ~ 7 Mr. J. it. Blacltic's b. g. James Madison, by ltothseluld-Eavenstlale. aged 12=ec (D - Blacltie) 1 4 Colonel 'liaveioek, 9sec. ... (11. Gaskell) 2 5 To Kuiti, 10»ce (J- Armstrong) 1 Also started: 3 Sol, 2sec; 8 Mushroom, 2sec; 11 Craibwood, 3sec; 9 Aluertoria, 4seo.; 10 Jessie's Dream, Bsec; 1 bunrioe, lfcsec; 2 Happy 'Jack, 12sec ; and 6 Orcadian, 12sec. ~ James Madison drew out smartly, followed by Sunrise and To Kuiti. Thcso three were still allowing the way at the end ct a mile, but leaving the straight bunriso broke, Te Kuiti going on in second place, while Colwnsl Havelock and Happy Jack was handy. Colonel Havelock /unshed well, but James Madison beat him comfortably by over a length, To Kuiti being a length away third, with Sunrise and Mushroom next. Time. smm. 3sec.

BIUGHTOH HANDICAP (in harness), of RSO povs. Two miles. 7 Messrs. Hall and Doherty's b. g.Frandooia, by Franz-Oappadocia, aeeel, 3sec (W. Smith) 1 11 Sir FuThain. Bsec (A. Hendriekscn) 2 4 Evelyn, 2sec (M'llonnell) 3 Albo started; 6 Oinako, scr.; 6 iLOorhind, ssec; 10 Princeos Sherwood, ssec; 9 Stanley's Child, ssoc; 5 Keggio Huon, osec.;. 1Willie Lincoln, 6scc; 2 General Link, faecj 12 Harold Direct, 6sec; and 3 Tru Pointer, Sir Fulhani kwk chargo ■ 100-vine tho straight, followed by Tm Pointer, General Link, and Willie Lincoln. At- the end of a mile these four wore m close cider, followed by. Moorland, Frandocia, and Evelyn. Turning into the. back stretch Frandocia and Evelyn moveu up to tno front division, and at the half-inilo pfst Sir Fulham, Trix Pointer, Frandocia, and Evelyn wore in charge. Racing for tlio straight Trix Pointer lost her place, and the other three fouglit.out a great finish. Sir Fulham tired in the last, bit, and Frandocia beat him by a head,. Evelyn being a neck away. General Link was several lengths further hack, with, irix Pointer next, Time, 4min. 39scc. SEA VIEW HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs. For unhoppled trotters. Two

3 Mr. w'. It. Sara's b. g. Bed Heatlier, by Eothschild-Woodlander, 63ids., 3.CC < A - Cox) * 4 Paul Huon, 2soc ,i? mlth ! ? 2 Imperial Grown, 9sec. (Prince) 3 Also started: 5 Kloctrocuto, Usee.; 6 Pruganini, ssec.; 7 Treasure Seeker, Vsec; and 1 Lady Patricia, Usee. . . ', Lady Patricia broke leaving tho Btraignt, Imperial Crown going on with a big lead from Trcajuro Seeker. At tho end 01 half a mile E«l Heather was in third place, but there was no further change till a mile and a quarter had bton covered, when Ecd Henthcr took sccona placo He joined Imperial Crown at the halfmile post, and, racing for the straight was showing out well clear, while. Paul Huon was third. Paul Huon finished fas., but Bed Heather, driven out, beat him by a good length. Imperial Crown was f'ur lengths away, with Electrocuto and Troasuro Seeker next. Time, 4min. 45 4-ssec.

NEW ZEALAND DERBY STAKES (in lnrness), of '500 sovs.; second horse 125 sovs. and third horse 75 sovs. from the stake. For three-year-olds. Flying

start. One mile and s. half. 2 Mr. H. Green's br. g. Albert Cling, by Young M'Kinney—Embrace (J. Hcndernon) 1 3 Mr. J. Burke's ch. c. Cole Nut, by King Cole-Oocoanut (R. E. Mills) 2 4 Mr. A. F. Fleming's b. g. Gallantry, by" Galinfo--Maric Corelli ... (Owner) 3 1 Mr. J. it. Ooi-Tigan'a b. f. Queen Chimes, by Coldstream Bi'ils-Tan-quish (J. Brycc) 0 0010 Nut and Queen Chimes began smartly and soon opened oat a good break from Albert Cling. Passing tho stand Queen Chimes was half a length in front of Cole Nut, who drew away again leaving the straight, where Alborl Cling was in close attendance. Enterine the back stretch Albert Cling made a • forward move, and at the half-mile post ho was showing out from Cole Nut, with Queen Oliimcs several lengths away. Albert Cling held his place comfortably to tho end. and beat Cole Nut by two lengths. Gallautry was fifty yards avray. a length in front of Queen Chimes. Time, 3mm. 26 Msec. '

AUTUMN HANDICAP (in harness), of 150

sov«. Two miles. 5 Mr J. D. Parker's br. m. Erins Queon, by Hal: Zolock-8.J.N., 6yrs., 6soc (A. Fleming 1 3 Will o' the Wisp, 6acc (B. Allan) 2 15 Nancy Stair, scr •• J Also started: 6 Itorko's Drift, 2sco.; 9 Paul Huon, 23ec.-, 11 Pax, 2sec: 13 E oc-. trocute, 2scc; 8 Hank Note, ssec; 16 JWles Audrey, 6s3c; 7 Coldstream, Vaec; 14 Oalton, 7see.; 2 Hannah M., 7sec.: 10 Bundong, 7sec; 12 Snlcoiubc, Baec; 4 Harold Direct, Bsec: and 1 Our Chum, Bseo. Bundong and Our Chum showed the way in the early stages, with Bank Note. Will o' the Wisp, and Pax noxt. At tho ond of five furlongs Bank Note and at .the stand Bundong and Our Chum were]ust dear of Erin's Queen. Pax. Nancy Stair. Will o' the Wisp, and Tlorkes Drift. Half a.mile from home Erin's Queen was in second place, just behind Bundong, and a littlo further on ("ho wont to the front. From that point Bhe was never troubled, and she won comfortably by two lengms, Will o' the Wisn setting up in the last stride to beat Nancy Stair by a nta<l, with Eorke's Drift a length further liacK. Time, 4min. 44 2-sscc

BROOKLYN HANDICAP (in harness), of 130 sovb. One mile and a quarter. 1 Mr. W. Hamlin's blk. g. Irvar, by Young IrvhiEloii--Ard3ignlar. syrs.. ssec. (W. Warren i 3. John Dillon, ser (B. Jardeii) 2 4 Antonio, 4sec ■' •■••"• " Also started-. 5 Don Caesar, lsec; 2 General Link, 2sec.; and 6 Bell Metal, Jnec. •Irvar drew out smartly, and at the end of two furloims he was well clear of Antonio and Bell Metal, with John Dillon next. Tu the back stretch Antonio moved up, and half'a mile from home he was with Irvar in the lead. Baling for the straight. Irvar dre.w out again, and he won comfortably by four lengt.hs. John Dillon beatinc Antonio by three Icntiim, with Don Caesar a poor fourth, ume, 2min. 66 3-ssee. PINAL HANDICAP of 120 sovs. One mile. C Princo Poole, Vnct. 1 1 Bridgcwood, 7se<: - 4 I>ord Dillon, 4scc » Also started: 9 Huon Patch, 3sec. and Winston It., 6sec. (coupled); 15 Millie C, 4sec.j 3 Agnes Chief. ssec; 11 fit. Michael, 6sec.; 10 Will o' the Wisp. 6sec; 13 lady Wayward, face.; 7 Itorkc's Drift, oscc; 8 Pax, 6sce.i 2 Silver Quick,-6soc; 5 Annie Dillon, 7see.; 16. Seychelles. 7scc.; 14 I.indettd, 7sec; 12 Yice-Admiral, 7aec. and 1 Lady Tertdiugton, 7sec. (coupled with Bridgewood). Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 19seo.

Nominations for the Otaki Winter Meeting close to-night at 8.30 o'clock. Owners and trainers should boar in mind that the Telegraph Office <tt Otaki closes at 5 n in. Acceptances for tho Marlborough litems Club's Meeting close on Wednesday. Seadown was given his first lesson over fences at Treniham on Saturday. Be was only required to jump a couple cf tho pony fences, but ho negotiated them ti ellThere is some talk of Parisian Diamond, brother to Sanci, being taken over to Australia for spring raoinc. Corporal B, Russell, who is Bhortly leaving for tho front, haß disposed of tho American-bred Mohawk to a, patron of 0. Giesoler's stables. It is rumoured that Mr. 11. Friedkndcr is the new owner of the chestnut gelding. Cooltrim, sire of Coolpan and Punka, was the best-represented sire air the Sydney Easter sales. Twenty-seven of his progeny averaged 1653gns. Tho South Island-bred Step Ashore (Castashore-Stephanie) won tho Hurdle liace at tho Hobart April Meeting. The Adelaide Cup, ono inilo and five furlongs, will bo run to-day. The New Zealand-bred Tho Toil and De Gama are engaged in tho race. Gainsborough's victory in the Two Thousand Guineas would occasion Jittlo surprise, for last season high expectations were formed of his three-year-old pVospects. Ho is trained at Itanton by A. Taylor, and, judging from tho munnor in which h.o won, Derby honours look well within his capabilities. Tho Walrarapa owner, Mr. W. E. Bidwill, is retiring from racing, and the whole or his thoroughbreds are to bo sold. Devotion has already changed hands, having been purchased by the Waikauae breeder, Mr. Lan Duncan. Association, Probation, and Consultation are in tho nrivate Balo list.

At Trentham on Saturday several horses with engagements at the Blonheim meeting wero Bent against the watch. Kienzl, who looks nice, finished alongside Blue Gown at the end.of seven furlongs in lmin. 35sco. The Ail Red maro seems to be staying on better now. and may get a middle distance successfully next sonron. Mount Victoria was much too good fcr Bakaia (Danubo-Historietto) in a sprint down the straight. The old fellow can still muster up a bit of pace over a short course, and he hits out wolj when the sting is out of the ground. Miss do Val has finished her racing for tho present season, and has been blistered, and turned out. Her box is being filled shortly by an Advance youngßter raeutIv purchased by Mr. Ebb Simpson. 'The name of Winter has boen claimed for the Autumnus—Acma colt in A. Goodman's stable. Tho youngster, who is cwncd by Mr. H. Whitney, is n, well-grown colt, and a nice mover on tho tracks. The KicVar,.on-trained Achillodcs is to bo a riinniT in tho Marlborough Cup, one milo and a quarter. His stable companion Koseveav will accompany him to the meeting. , A patron of B. Brough's Hawera stable Is In negotiation for the Finland geloing. Grand Duchy, and tho price quoted for ills possession will probably lead to business. Demosthenes is again at tho head or the list of sires of winning two-year-elds, half a. dozen of his stock having v on 41-rt aovs. bohveen them. Finland with only one representative (Finmark) s next, and ho has (lone remarkably well under tie circumstances. . R Beed is now located at Trentham and will make it his headquarters during tjjo winter months. He was riding work on Saturday, .md his services were .mien in request with owners. . ■„,..„.„ -a v Two well-known owners in Messrs. H. h. Troutbeck and P. F. Wall are at present in camp at Trentham.