THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 230, 17 June 1918, Page 7

THE TURF

g~ GISBORNE MEETING CLEFT WINS BIG HANDICAP. (By Telegraph—Spcciu} Correspondent.) Glsborno, June 15. Meeting concluded to-day in' beautiful woalher. Tho couvtio was Heavy after recent rains. There wis u lame jiUeiulunco. and tho totnlisator handled for the day, compared with £l4,Qfli on tho corresponding d«y last year. Tho total Xor the meeting was £-9,7,39, compared. with £25,38/ laat year. A start wan mudo with the Hurdle?, for which tho wholo of the seven acceptors went to tho post. Kauri lun/j was a- belter favourite than PureeJiller. Con ca.uj?ht tho tapes at tho barrier, but ho led lor a mile, while Pursetlller, who was acain alow to lliiti her feet, whipped the Hold. Kauri ICine headed Con at the half-mile, and, drawing away, the Soult gelding won very easily from Otara and Castalia, both of whom did better to-<la.y. Broadway was tho only ecratcltin:,' r for the Jlaideu Handicap. Nowra and J\'ewlant and General Stephen -were all evenly backed. At the start ttoggits and Mowlam led, aud tho pair were first into tho straight. Her© Nowra dashed up cu the outride, and won nicely, while jiliiltiplane, finishing on well, beat General Stephen, who got a bad passagu again, due to Mnltiplauo slipping: in front of him. 'J. ho stewards -wont into the matter, but accepted the explanation. The bis Handicap was a ereal belting event, tho first four boMes on tho card all being evenly backed. Loyal Arch look up the running at tho start, and attended by Polydamon she led down tho back. At the half-mile Hyllua ran to the front, and was first into the straight, but he was'then joined by Flash Lady and Clef I. Hyllus w;ih quickly done with, and Jlullive and Flash Jjjuly were lighting out the linish when Cleft appeared oa the outside, and-in a great finish he won by a head from lluitive with Flash Lady a neck away. Hylius was close up. and then came Loyal Arch with the iinglish importation Polydamon tailed off. The .winner was very well handled, and this materially assisted towards his suceess. Scratching numbored four in the Second Hack Handicap, but. there were still left eight runners. Actifid was better preferred than Blacli Lace and Valley. The l&Bt-namcd went out quickly, and at the half-way had a big break on tho Held; but aB they raced into tho straight the favourite shook herself clear, and ran through and cut down the leader. The effort told nuder her big weight, and Sabine, finishing on, boat her by a narrow margin. Syhvsisco was a fair third, and then came Black Lace. The Steepleehaso was only a two-horse race. Sandy Paul made the paw a crawl for two miles, when .Master Timi ran to tho front, and won eaßily. Tho top "weight hit the stone "wall hard the first time, and was nearly down, but otherwise ho jumped well. Sandy Paul got into several of his fences, but managed to stand up. Tho four acceptors in the Turanganm Steeplechase all went to the po.st, and Kxpcdition, Fagot, Advancer, and Juan were preferred in that order. The race was one of the best jumping cont-cstß ever seen oil the course, and throughout the two miles the quartet kept well together. Advancer took up the role of pacemaker, and led throughout, but at no stage of the race vva& there much ground between any of the runnera. # Expedition was in socond pla£o for a. mile when Fagot, and Juan displaced him. • The latter tired, and Fagot took off at the second fence Jrom home with Advancer, but the latter had the pace, and won by two lengths. Juan was a- fair third and Expedition well back. Tho latter was very lame on pulling up. In the concluding event Qrawia had tho services of O'Shea, and the little fellow was nearly as good a favourite as Ga7.ique. Jumping out smartly at the Mart the favourite led throughout. For the first half-niilo he was attended by Movement, but the latter then fell back, and Downham took his place. Gazique and Multifual made efforts in the straight, but had no chance of reaching the leader, who won easily frora Downham. Mnltifjial was a head in. front of Gazique, and then camo Colonuade.

DETAILED RESULTS. By MfiEJ'itpl' —Truss Association. GISBORNTi . HURDLES. One milo. 1 Mr. A. N. Uiuhons's b. g. Kauri King, lOst. 61b (Ellis) 1 5 Hon. W. B. S Mac Donald's Otara, 9st. 51b (Lawrence) i 4 Mr, P. Hali's Custalia, 9st. ... (Flynn) 3 Also started: 2 l'urseflller, 13st. 21b.; 3 Cou, lOst. Bib.; 6 Bjorneborg, 9fit. 91b.; 7 Carlysiun, 9st. 71b. Won by four lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 3min. 28scc. MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP. Five furlougs. 3 Mr. W. S. Davidson's Jfowra,9st.!2lli. (Kobinsou) 1 4 Mr. J. S. Edwards's Multiplane, 9st. .M'Flinu) 2 2 Mr. J. Twoliill's General Stephen, 9at. 131b 3 Also started: 6 Don Patch, lOat. 41b.; 8 Boggits, 9st.; 7 War Guard, Ssl.; 1 Xewlaiit, 9st.; 11 Folksong, 9st.; 10 Municipal, 9st.; 9 Gnzegold, Oat.; 5 Hooki'.h, 9st. Won by two lengths, with hulf <i- length between second and third. Time. Imin. 6scc. WAIKASTAE HANDICAP. Oao mile. 3 Mr. F. j. Lysnar's Oleft, 1 jot. 131b. (Watson) 1 5 Mr. W. Arnott's Multivc, ICst. (I'iObinßon) 2 4 Mr. T. Fraser's Flash Lady, 9st. 31b. (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 2 Polydamon, list. 41b.; 1 Ilyllus, lOst. 41b.; 6 Loyal Arch, 9at. 81b. Won by a head, a neck separating second and third. Time, Imin. Msec. TE HAP All A STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and.a half. 1 Mr. W. Allen's Master Timi, list. 111b. (M'Scveucy) 1 2 Mr. 0. Mumby's Sandy Paul, lis:. <iih. iFlyan) 2 Tho only starters. Won easily I'.v four lengths and a half. Time. smiu. SSacp. SECOND HACK FLAT HANIMOAi'. Six furlongs. 4 Mr. S. Liddell's, Sabine, 9.;(. 51b. Hi. Hatch) 1 1 Mr. A. B. Newman's Actifid, '.0r.;..* 121b. (Kobinscn) 2 5 Mr. T. J. A. gylvasco, 9st. 21b (Warner) 3 Also started: 3 Black Laco, IOBt. 21b.: 2 Happy Yftllev, 9st. lllb.; 6 Mar;nga, 9st, 101b.; 1 Brunswick, 9st. 31b.; 3 Woodrow, 9st. 21b. Won by a length, with two lengths separating second and third. Time, liniu. 20sec. TUJtAiXQANUI STEEPLECHASE. Two miles. 3 Mr W. J. Williams's Advancer, ICst. 131b (Stan. Iteid) 1 2 Mr. F. T. Hall's Fagot, ICst. 71b". (H. Howard) 2 4 Mr. L. E. Galbraith's Juan. Sat.. 71b.. (E, Warner) 3 Also Btarted; 1 Expedition, ''isi. 131b. Won by a length. Time, 4min. fcscc. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. C. Melton's Orawai, 9st. 2ib. (O'Shea) 1 7 Mr. A, B. Newman's Downham.9Bt.9lb. (Robinson) 2 3 Mr. W. Howard's Multifual, lOst. 101b. (Porter) 3 Also started: 1 Giaique. - 12st. 13ib.; 4 Movement 9st. 9io ; 6 Colonnade. Sst. 31b.; 5 Persian' Prince, 9st. Won all tho way by three lengths, with half a length between second, iir-d third. Time, Imin. lOJsoc.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

fBY GUiNCOE.' Adjutant and Branibletye cot through useful tasks at Biccarlon on _ Saturday morning. They have been nominate! for the Wellington Winter Meeting. Gamecock is .also in regular work, but lie will not bo raced until the fGrand National fixture. If. Ellis in liceping Jeannot busy, iu view of hurdle engagements at Trentliam. The bi[: gelding is reported to be in good fettle, and showing plenty of dash in [lis work. T. 11. Ciillett'a stable inay be represented at Trcnthaui next month by Tip Up, Naupata, and Achilledes. The last-jiamed had a turn over tho pony hurdles at Eiccarton on Saturday morning, in company with KimljolUm, while tho other pair did etrojitr work on tile flat. li. Emerson Bent Vasconia over the pony hurdles at Eiccarton on Saturday, Don Francisco following later. The pair wel'e theu associated in a -working zallop on the tan. They have been nominated for hurdle races at Trenthp.m, where Moorabbc, who continues to shape well in her tasks is engaged iu flat events. Mr. H. A. Knifilit ' an unfortunate experience at his stud at Itacocourso Hill a few days ago, the yearling filly by San Francisco—Flame being killed through falling over a fence. She was a half-sißler to Tikitere and Madrid, and was foaled after her dam had missed for four successive seasons. Charlov, who has been nominated for the Wellington Winter Meeting, was given useful work at IMccarton on ,Saturday. Jfe looks none the worse for his recent racing in the North Island. His stable companion, Hore, collii.-'UPs to show signs of lameness, and lie is not doing much at present. It is unlikely that, lie will be raced again till the Grand National Meeting. Ilylauß was treated to strong pace work on Saturday with his trainer, B. (icouJlar, in the saddle. He has been a disappointincut since he wtrie, to liiccartou. nays a (!lirlst<.hiirch writer, but lie should have :i fi oarlv iip'.iortunit.v to redeem his reputation. '-lie has improved a lot, in appearance during the bsL week or two. Yearling nominations were takok ou Friday night by t.ho Canterbury Jooltey 01 no for luture olftßS racosi fflio totals ara

largor than usual, each of the several events showing a substantial increaso over last year. The following are the details, last year's figures being shown in parenthoses:—'Welcome Stokes, 96 (75); Middle I'ark Plate. 93 (70): Champagne Stakes, 116 (101); Challenge Slakes. 1919, 106 (82); Derby, 123 (104); Oaks, 67 /(III; Ohalleugo Slakes, 1929 (all apes), 137 (98). A. t'ringlo and J. Bryce have had several keen contests for the honour of heading' tho list uf winning riders and drivers of trotting events, but. says the Christchureli "Star," none more exciting than this sensor's. I'rior to the Ashburton Trotting Club'* iloeting last week, Prinfle toil eighteen wins to his credit and Bryco Bovcnteen. The first event on Thursday was won by Bryco on fiothclitf. making the scores even, but Fringlo won the fifth ruce on Loeanda. Dillon and tho sixth on Bonette, Bryca piloting the runner-up in the last-named event, l'ringle' thus 'vound up tlie day with a lead of two wins, aid (is there is only one moro trotting race to bo decided in tho Dominion this season, he seems assured of first position. Devotion lias been taken up again after a couple of months' spell. B. Decley. who was drawn in a- recent military ballot, haß been classed C 2. He Intends to do tho Wellington and Grand National meetings, and then cross over to Australia to ijde Biplane. The Wanganui horseman, W. Prirc. has failed to pass the medical test.- and will not ho wearing tho khaki colours yet awhile. It is reported that Livland has been sold by Mr. W. li. lCembr.il to Mr.' H. Brown, whoso horses aro being trained m> Tauhernnlkau by H. Eva, formerly cf New Plymouth.

AN EK'I"ERPRISING SPORTSMAN

WHAT IIIS' TEAM HAS DONE. Mr. W It. Kcrnball, of Masterton, though a comparatively new owner of racing stock, lias, from tho outset, purchased well-bred, and in most cases, well-tested animals.

The Wairarapa owner made liis first purchases beforo tho last New Zealand. Cm) Meeting, buying from Mr. C. 0. Dalgcty tho Aiartian-sircd animals Snub and Nanmt. This pair curried liis colours at tho ]!iccarton fixture, Nanna winning tho Spring Plato and finishing second in tlio Oaks, and Snub received third money in both the Now Zealand Cup and tho Canterbury Cup. Mr. Kemball's next big purehaso was made at tho Karaiuu dispersal sale, when he gave 2050gns. for Hymestra, who was tho champion two-year-old of the Beuson before, 110 also purchased tho 1917 Great Northern Hurdles winner, Gladflil, for OIOgUB, Tlio first time Hymestra carried the "white,, red band, roysi bluo cap" livery he won, that being at Tauherenikau. In tho mcantimo Minna won at Feilding and Woodville. Mr. Kemball's trainer, Mr. W. Hawthorne, next tool: his patron's team to Ellerajie, where his charges had 'a. successful outing, Hymestra winning the Newmarket Handicap, tho Itoyal Stakes, and dead-heating with Kinst Lupin in the Railway Handicap, whilst Nanna waß successful in tho Glasgow Handicap and third in tho Railway Ilanilioap. Manila was next first liomo in tli# Metropolitan Handicap, run at Trcntham. Just prior to tho January Meeting at Trentham Hymesira sot . into a ditch and had to be applied for a wliilo, but tho.chestnut was sent to Wangnnni to oppose Biplane in the Jnckson Stakes, in which the Australian-bred colt was'.successful. Hymcßtra was next seen out at Awapuni in tlio Manawatu Stakes, .which ho duly won, and ten days litter he accounted for the Hawke's Bay Stakes. Before tho Hawke's Bay Meeting Mr. KembaU purchased tho Yaldhurst . caßt-on Wishful, whom lie proposes to put over tho small fences. Multaine, who was bought caTlier in tlio sea Eon, won at Hastings when not fancied. In his new owner's coloura Snub only won 0110 race, that being at Pahiatua, whilst lie finished in a place threo times—twice at; RiccftTton and onco at Rangiora, in the Kangiora, t I?ow tho news comes ttiat.'Mr. Komball has hought Impediment, who was without doubt the best filly racing in weight-for-age races and handicaps this season, lha price pr Id is said to have beer. 1300gns. The outlay is large, but the Demosthenes filly should amply repay her new owner next season. Another bij purchase of this owner's was Vasilkof, a- ■ half-brother to Sasauof by Autummis, tfce pries being lOOOgns. ■ . . , . When the present Benson has finished and the winning owners' list is compiled it will ho seen that the Wniraraya sportsman will be near the top.