THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 71, 18 December 1918, Page 8

THE TURF

NOTES AND COMMENTS

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Final payments ami acceptances for events to be decided at Ihe Auckland Hacing Clubs Summer .Meeting must lie made by Friday. The Australian hiiudiciippers are hiking no .chances with Holland. In Ihe Tattersall's Cup (one mile ami n half) the son of Finland was awarded Dsl. Sib. (slb. above weight-i'or-age), end there are only three horses weighted above him, the top-weight, Bursar, being allotted !M. Mb. FinmarlcMiis also well looked alter, the chestnut receiving Stl., alb. (31b. above weight-l'or-nge), and he is givingi lice 3lb. For the A..1.C. Villiere Stakes (one mile) Otigne, who won the race last vein-, is top-weiglit with 9st. Kill)., but willi this burden he must be given it chance, seeing that with (Ist. 121b. in the saddli! he finished third in the lust Duiica.-ICT Handicap, which took lmin. Msec, to run. Jistbuul has been awarded Hot. lib., whiltit Biuieler was weighted at Bsr. lib., and lice at Bhl. l!lb. in the Tattersall's Cumnglou Stakes (six furlongs), tinlnrang (who chums as dam the good mare Lady Wallace) is at the tup of the handicap with lOst. lib. Dimeter is let in the handicap with Sst. (lib., whilst tne Lowryowned Killowen has received Sst. !llb — a very' handy impost. J-fi thfl A.J.C. Summer Cup (one mile and live furlongs) Bursar is again the lop-weight with 9st. 71b.. and Jutland is fourth on the list with '.Ist. 41b. Bee was allotted 7st. 131b. 13. .Oi't'ley has been engaged to rido lied liibboii in tho Auckland Cup. D. O'Shea will have the mount on Blue Cross. The lliijnh of Pudukola, who gave « big price for Killlinn after, she had beaten Desert Gold, is a long time getting any return for tho thousand guineas winch was reported to be the filly's selling price. Times without number sha has been supported in races only to foil miserably. Her latest attempt to snoro was iu the Sundown Handicap, but after being one of (he leaders all the way, and after looking tu have the race in her safe keeping she failed badly, and was in Ihivd place at the finish. It is incomprehensible how mich a failure ever came to boat a champion like Desert Gold, and her present owner will bo lucky if ever he gete n portion of her purchase money back. A winner at the Newcastle Mooting this month was Otford, a three-year-old filly by Tressady from Otterform, by Multiform from "Ottcrden. It will thus be seen that Otford'e dam is a lull-sister to Boniform and a half-sister to Jlartian. At the same meeting Blairdelle, by Blairgour from Malsterdelle, won n. juvenile race. Blairdellc's sirs, Blairgonr, who was by Wallace from Wakeful, won the Caulfield Futurity Stakes in 1911 for bin breeder, Mr. (J. L. Macdonald. A look at the breeding of Blairgour shows that his breeder look a chanco when he mated Wakeful with Wallace. Wakeful is by Trenton, who was by Musket from Onyx, whilst Wallace was by Carbine, who was by Musket from Mersey. .It will bs seen iiow close the. in-bree<iiilg was, but Blairgour turnoil out to be Wakoful's beet rojirisenti'tive (it remaining to be senn whether Nightwatch will ..continue on liis career successfully, though his Melbourne Cup win stamped him as a better horso than Blairgour). Mr. V. O'Neill's horse Bard of Avon, tho 12-year-old half-brother to Comedy King, concluded his lengthy ami si-mc-what inglorious turf carter by frUing and breaking a leg at th_e last obstacle in the Hurdle llacn at Sundown I'ark this month, the injury necessitating hie destruction. The Auckland Cup candidate, Mullingar, was off the tracks for a couple of days last week. His trouble \tns a bruised heel, but it is not consvleved sorious. Hiinilicappor F. .T. M'Manemin recently underwent an operation in a private hospital at Auckland. Having securedvn permit to race <ui December 30, which (.late closely f'-ilows the Manawatu Cup Meeting, (ht Ashhnrot Club will probably have a roi.ord guthcring. Since tho last meeting extensive alterations have been carried cut and visitors will find the course anointments right up to dale. Beports from Cliristchurch state that Biplane has been sold. He is to go to Sydney shortly. In tho Fitzhcrbert Handicap at Arcupuni' nothing reads better than Innh, who is carrying 31b. less than when sho ran fourth in the C'.J.C. Stewards' Handicap. The Greenwood cast-off, Bimuter, wlio was sold in the spring of 1917, won at Eosehill on November CO. He got home by a neck in lmin. Hjsec., and wns piloted by A. Wood. This is Dimeter's first win since leaving l<. J. Allison's care. following upon his dual success at Btmdiso, Maurice M'Graih's horse Hoprig went on and won the big event at Samlown, and a few dnye Inter appropriated the Ballarat Cup. This makes eight races he has won since being purchased out of B. Bnulfield's stables for 290gns. The second norse in the Sandown Park Handicap was Swonlstroke, who is by Broadsword, a, Doncaster lliliidicap winner. Broadsword was bred by Sir George Clifford, and won tho Great Northern Foal Stakes in 1908.

On the same day that Honrig won the' Ballarat Cup, his owner, 11. T. ll'Grath also, won'the Plate with tho ■Wellington-owned Two Lights. The Grafton gelding went out at a good price, ami easily defeated an odds-on favourite in Palos.

The uncertainty of horse-breeding anil the absurdity of the contention that "like begets like" are well instanced in the case of Hosyth, a eon of Wallace, and Cruciform." After failing on the flat he was tried at hurdle racing, and on ono occasion wlien he run second in the Australian Hurdle Kaco big tilings were expected of him, but since then lie lias gone backwards, and is unable to show any form in the weakest company. Already in various parts of Australia it is announced that (luting from the declaration of peace all disqualifications imposed upon racing men shall cease. While an indiscriminate forgiveness of offenders may not appeal to the racing authorities in the Dominion, still, to celebrate such an occasion many disqualifications should be lifted. The ex-Canterbury trainer 1). J. Price had n rare innings when first he fettled in Melbourne, but for some years past be has not won races out of his turn. However, one of his learn in Carlnvim (scored in (he Welter Handicap at Sandown early this month, and the fuct that she started second favourite shows that her victory was fruely anticipated "Brownie" (.'lirsliike is riumiuj,' second in the jockeys' premiership in Engand. A little over len years ago he was in the first flight of Australian horsemen. Since then be has ridden with success in both Germany and Austria, lie invested his savings in Austria, but bad to leave everything behind at. the commencement of the war. The Duncdin Jockey Club has increased the stakes for (he Duiiediii Cup Iroiu JfcHKXI to jeinOfl, and has increased ihe (itafces for Ihe meeting by .£lsoo.—Press As™. \ Tress Associalion message Irom Ohristchurch states thai. Mr. H. H. Aidworth has been appointed judge for tbo Summer Jleetiiii; of the Canterbury .lockev CI iil>.

HAWKE'S BAY WEICHTS. The following weights for I lie If.awke's Bay Summer Meeting have been declared by Mr. 11. CoyJe:- . , , AIAIDKN HANDICAP. Six furlongs.lVnr Scot 9.H.; tiiiKurworkH. Bst. 1211).; IJnnlialtan, Bat. 1211).; -Ueli. Bst. 121b.; Knit' Albert, Bst. 1111).; Lcißliloii liiim. «St. 11 i.; llyniarty, Bst. 111b.; Giinniico, Bst. Hill.; Oiiy Spark nmre, Bst. 111b.; Wonder, Bhi. lllb.; I'urßeforin. tot, .111b.; Oliiiiewiiiruii, Bst. lllb.; Kolui. Bst. lllb.; Dominion. 8,-fl. lilb.; Volito. Bat. lllb.; Birklot. But.,till).; Livlanil. Bst. lllb.; Foxglove, B;it. lllb.; Wftkatcrc, Bat. 91b.; True Joy. Oat. 91H.; Lord Muikerry. Bst. 91b.; Burly Dawn, Bst. 91b ; Orntcnr, Bsi. 91b.; Asteriiil, Bat. 91b.; iViek'H Head. fat. 91b.; Admiration, til. 91b ; Espcrnnce. U.st. 91b.; Th« Piiffan, Bhl. 91b.; Oatlia. Bst, 91b.; Kainioko, Bst. 91b.; Lady Flash, Bst. 91b.; Simoda, 0jt,.91b.; (i(il<inonc, Bat. 91b.; Warrawee. Bst. 91b.; Starirlow, Bat, 91b. CILItISTMAS HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Sweet Corn, 9st. 131b.; J'erlldy. Set. 101b,; Dribble, Bst. 31b.; Sliiela, 7et. 131b.; llevocation, 7at. 1311).; Tuvistock. 7nt. 91b.; Actifld, 7st. 41b.; Hen Lord, 7st. 51b.; Bayßwutar, 7at.; ilurrcc, 7Bt.

WELTER HANDICAP. Ono mile nnd a ouurtur.—Retard, 95t. 121b.; Snbliic, 9st. 71h.; Willys Knight. Bst. 911).; Consultation, Bat. 811).; Nanmr, flat. 71b.; Crosswords, Bst. 61b.; Transmission, E.-it. 61b.; Warmth, 83t. 41b.; Aurore. Bst. 41b. ; Blrk-

lei, Bst. 211).; Ilelifian Maid, Bst.; Snnaterrc, 881.: Woolahrn, Bm. I'JJESIDBNT'S HANDICAP. One mile anil a quarler.-Mull.ive, 951.; Hydrus, Out. Dili.: Herflily, list, lilb.j Bagdad, Bst. 611).: Mullifiml, Ost. 411).; Elocution, 8»i. ■»').; TrcKsidii, 881. 31h.; Dribble, Bsl. lib.; Dn»ky Kvc, 7st. 121".; I'acilto Sloye, 7st. 1211).; Silver ToiiBUC, 7st. 111b.: lultcss, 7st. lOlli.; Hytlirciid. 7st. 101b.: Jleliird, 7et. 71b.; il.yttiis, 7st.. 71b.; lliuunuliakn, 7st. 71b.; Habino, 7st. -lib.; Altercation, 7nt. 31b.; Hylaini, 7iil.; Tho Speaker, 7sl. OTATAHA. JIJMi'KJIS' FLAT irANDICAP. One milu and a half.-Want, lOst. lOiii,; Sivinlon, lOst. 91b.; The Biiniiuit, lOst. 31b.; Jlaruiitiitara, 10m. 21b.; Otara, 9st. 131b.; Con, 9fit. 811).; tVarmtli, fet. 51b.; .'.urorc, 9sl. 31b.; Toriiwi, 9st.; Ore Ore, 9et.; Jem, 9»l. TW r O-Y)3AR-OLl) HAM)IOAP. Four furloiibs.—Mnrihikii. iIKI. 21b.; Jlungista C, Sst.; ]tcd ]'eiini:i-, 7.51. 131b.; .Stammer, 7st. 121b.; Astoriiia, 7st. 121b.; Rose Wrentli, 7st. 1211).; Xiilatiuie. 7ut. Illb.; Killiara fllly. 7st. 111b.; Jla'rtet, 7sl. Illb.; Mostlicncs, 7et. Illb.; Laily Wolawii, 7sl. 111!).; AtagiatratP, 7st. Ulb.'; Fife and Bruin, i'st. Illb,: Fej-anior?, lilly 7st. Illb.; Ivruliition. 7ut. Illb.: Easy iilly, 7sl. Illb.; Merry Morn, 7st. 101b.; H.vthias, 7sl. 1011).; Jsaeus, 7st. 1011).; Hnif Time V.il. 101',; Mirk, 7«t. 101b.; Sycorax, 7sl. 1011).; Xiirii-amc, 7sl. 101b.; Jiiipoit, "St. 101b.; Sweet Song, 7nl. 101b. FLVING irANUICAt , . Sii fiirlonsH.-Ac-tllld, Sat.: Waudlark, Bat. 41b.; lloyal Piin™, Bst. 211).: Palm Oil, Bst. 2Hi.; Transmission. 7at. 1211;.; Bine Gown. 7nt. 9|b.: Bavawater, 7nt. Vlb.; Tntjcorii. 7sl. 81b.; War .Scot, 7sl. Vlb.; Manhattan, 7st. 51h.; Hviiiarty. 7sl. 4!b.; Kolni, 7st. 41b.; Livla'nd, 7at. 41b.; Tyolie, 7st. 41b.; Oruteur. 7«t. 2ib"; Ilelovsij 7st. 21b.; Dry Up, 7'it. 2ib.; True Joy, vSf. 21b.; Greta. 7st. 21b.; The Pagan, 7et. 8lb.: Starfflow, 7st. 21b. NEW YEAR HANDICAP. Six furloncs and a half. —PnriHinn Diamond, lOat. 51b.; Sv.uet Corn, 9st. 121b.; Crowliurst, Eat. 1211).; Dribble, Bat. 41b.; Tres.iida, Bst. 41b.; Revocation, 7st. 13U).; Miiltifual, 7st. 1311).; Galore, 7st. 121b.; Tariatock, 7at. 911).; Haumakaka 7al. 71b.; Alteroaiion, 7st. 71b.; Sea Lord, 7st. ,li/).: Elu'ipa. 7st. 21b.; The •Speaker, 7st. OREYMOUTH HANDICAPS. By Telegraph—Press Association Recfton, December 17. The hanilicar.3 for uiu iirst uay s even!* lit tlie wrisyiiiiiutli Jockey Club's iMidsumiii'ev .Moemii, , arc:— MAlVill'-KA JiANDICAH, ol 65 sovs. livo uj>, Sal. lOli).; Trcniham Jfosc, yst.t I'hesuus, Hat. 101b.; Gallopin, Bs:. ulb.; rerloona, cst. 41b.; Triekcri - . oht. 'ill).; hki . Tux, im. W>.; '.fj'son, Bsi.; Tunic. 7jl. Ytih.; Toddy, V"Ht. Kib.; i'laalic, '/ft, n\b.; Siirbointe, vet. lUlb.; Uike, 7st. 'lib.; ilefortt , , Vst. Vlb.; Bcuoiie, 7at. 71b.

ELEIi'IUU .HANDICAP, of is eovs. >ive furlongs and a half. —JJeiton, 9al. oil).; Trentlmm Hose, 9st.; Thestius, Bsl. 101b.; TrickiM-y. Oat. 2ib.; Toddy, Vst. 121b.; I'Kistic, Vat. 1211:.; flouufortc, VHt. 121b.; lleiiope, Vet. "111.; miraculous, 7fl. 71b. BHUNiN'IiK lIAMWOAC. 01 80.sovs. Six furlousfs.—nil Uμ, 9st. 3ib.; Lady Miduicton, Bst. 91b.; HofiOTOiir, Hat. 41b.; Jteuoracr, list.; (iullapin, 7at. 121b.; War Tax, Vst. iio.: I'ri't'ac.c, 7st. JOTKJE JIANUICAI , , of 100 sovs. Sii furloug.H.—Claveriiousc, 9st.; Tip Up, Bst. 131b.; uxcnhoiic, Bst. 101b:; Good Hope, D.U. 8lb.; Lady Jiiddleton, BbL 51b.; Trentham Rose, Bsl. 31b.; Xanthos, Tsl. 121b.; War Tas, 7st. 51b.; Miraculous, 6sl. 101b. I'AKOA HANDIOAI'. of 75 sovs. Six furlongs and p. half.—fiood Hope, 9st. 61u.; Koaovear, Bab. Illb.; Xanthos, Est. 91b.; Eβiiurder, est. 71b.; lloyal Dragoon, Vst. 71u.; Preface, 7st. 71b.; 1-rcliidiuin, 7st. 711). GREY VALLEY HANDIOAI , , of 150 sovs. One mile.—Ola verhoudn, 9st.; Tip Up, Bst. loll).; Oxenliope, Bst. 101b.; Achillcdes, Sst. 91b.; Good Hone, Sst, Bib.; Laclify, Sii. 41b.; Divorce, Bst. 4ib.; Uiiiiiania, Bst. 31b.; King of the Valley, But.; Eon d'Or, 7st. 131b.; Xaiithoa, 7st. 121b.; Britain's Crown. 7st. 91b.; Bed Pool, 7st. 61b. WELTER HANDICAI , , of 80 sovs. Sevna furlongs.—Achillodes, 9st. 811).; Ladify, 9ft, 31b-; Divorce. 9sl. olb.; Rumania, 9st. 21b.; Bon d'Or, Bst. 121b.; Invader, Bst. 121b.; Britain Crown, Bst. 81b.; Red Pool, Sst. 51b.; Snrbonite, Sst. 31b.; Karainohei' Bst.; Eoyal Drajoon, Cst.; i'rcludiutn, Bst.