THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 204, 24 May 1920, Page 6

THE TURF

WANGANUI J.C.'S WINTER MEETING GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE TO LUKE. By Telegraph—Press Asßooiation. Wanaanui. May 22. The second -day's racing at Wanganui waa held in miserable weather. A cold wind was blowing, and there were frequent showers. There waa a good attendance, 'l'ho totalisator handled £41,653, as against the £44,177 handled ou the corresponding day last year. Tho total investments lor this year's meeting were £79,430; for last year's meeting, £81,936. Results:— WINTER OATS, of 360 bovb. Six furlongß. 6 Income, 6st. 121b (8. Anderson) l 3 Kinaern, Vst. lib 2 4 Vasilkov, Tat 3 Also started: 6 Bindle, 9st.; 1 80-Peep, Sst. 101b.; 2 Euddy, fist.; 7 Egmont Park, 6st. 121b.; 8 Lady General, Sst. 91b, Once into tho straight, Incorao.and Kinsem fought out tho finish, the former prevailing by three-quarters of a length, Vasilkov, a length away, ■ was third, and BoPeep was fourth. Time, lmin. 16Bec. BALGOWNIE HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sova. One mile and a, distance. 2 Tame Pox, lOst. 41b (M'Cirten) 1 5 Rebult (?) 2 1 Misaland, Gat 3 Also started: 3 Simon, 9st. 61b.; 6 Plight Commander',- Sst. 41b.; 4 Mimire, 7st, 111b.; 8 Sweet Song, 7st. 41b.; 9 Prodigal, 7st.j 7 Some Fashion, 7st.; 10 Rekapoto, 7st. The order into tho straight waß Eebufl, Missland, and Tamo Fox, the last-napied heating Rebufl by a neck, Misslantl five lengths away, third. Prodigal was fourth, l'ime, 2uiin. 4sec. GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE, of 600 boys. Two miles and a half. 2 Luke, list, lib ; (BowdenJ 1 1 Firat Line, lOst. 111b . 2

7 Old Mungindi, 12at 3 Also started: 3 Maraetotara, lOst. 131b.; 4 Wirok'.no, ICst. 81b.; 6 Polthoguc, lOst. llbl; 5 Khartoum, lOst. Polthoguo and Maraetotara shared the lead for the greater part of the journey, the latter being out. in front until half a mile from home, when Luke and First Line passed her. Luke going on to win two lengths. Old Mungindi, flvo lengths away, was third,' and Maraetotara was fourth. Time, smin. 162-saec. RATA HACK HURDLES, of 200 bovb. One mile and five furlongß. 1 Paddington Green, lOst. 81b. (Bowden) 1 1 Master Boris. 9st. 91b 2 9 Banogue, 9st ' Also started: 8 Pretty Bobby, lOst. 101b.; 4 Gold Soult, 9st. 111b.; 6 Applaud, 9st. 81b.; 3 'Cello, 9st, 41b.; 5 Eienzi, Sat. 31b.; 7 Combustion, 9at. Paddington Green moved up half a mile from home, and taking charge at the distance, beat Master flortß comfortably by thrci lengths, Banogue_;ix lengths away, third. Time, 3min. 12 2-saeo. MAY HURDLES, of 350 soys. One mile and three-quarters. 2 Lord Nagar, lOst. 41b (l'reston) 1 3 Yankee Jack, lOst. 51b » 3 Zola, 10s. 6d ? Also started: 1 Coldstream, lOst. 51b., 6 Want, 9st. 91b.; 4 Zeus, 9st.6lb. Lord Nagar was joined after a mile by Zola and Yankee Jack. The last-named was first over the last hurdle, but Lord ftagar beat him bv half a length in the run home. Zola, five lengths apy. wa» third, and Goldstream was fourth. Time, 3min. 29 4-saec. , EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile and a dißtahce. • 1 Rude, 9st. lib. (M. M Garten) 1 3 Punka, 7at. 131b. ' 7 Detroit, 6at. 71b.' , Also'started: 2 Marqueteur, 9st. 101b.; 4 Maioha, Bst. 71b.;. 8 Omahu, 7st lllh; 5 Perfect Day, Vst. 71b.; Mias Gold, Vst. 41b., 9 Haversack, Sat.-71b. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlonga. 3 Pasain' Through. Sst (A. Reed) 1 10 Some fashion; i 8 Miss Love, 7st. 51b. J Also started: 1 Sir Fancif'ul,'Bst. 91b., 4 Marble Bar. Bst, 61b.: 2Orucelle,, Bst,.lib., 5 Penona, 7st. 91b.; 7 Farce, 7st. ,81b.. ll Timidity. 7st. 71b.: 6 Princess M®" 0 "- lib.; 9 Martian Miss, 7at.; 12 Gay Lady,

"won by half a lcneth. third horse three lenttths away. Time, lmln. 18 2-ssec. •

WEICHTS FOR OTAKI MAORI MEETINGi By Telegraph-Preßs Association. Wanganul, May 22. The following weights havo for the Otakl Maori Racine Club b meet Flying hack handicap, of 175 boys, Six furlong-Generalissimo, Sat.: Nemaline Bst. 71b.; Arch Lassie. Bst. 61b.._Ctii celle, Sst. 41b.; Valley Bose, Bst. 21b.; Royal Exchange Sst. lib.; Zcphland, Bst.; btutwr, 7«f 131b • Vitella, 7st. 111b.; Timidity, 7st. 111b.; Mostlienes, 7st. Mb.: ?$•! 7at. 101b.; White Ranner, 7 B t. 81b., Mill taire, 7st. 71b.; Princess. Marion, 7st. 6b,, nußept 7et. 21b.; Admirntion, 7st. 21b., lioiUi Wai, 7st, 21b.; Lord Formby, 7st. 21b.; Belle o' the Camp, Tst. 21b.; Hupana, 7st. oik . Arirntlion, 7st. 21b.; Eron Boy, 7flt; 2lb. TAUIOA STEEPLECHASE. of 200 «»'"• Two miles and a quarter.-Kmkanui,list. 71b.; Zei«, list. 61b.; Pawerewere,lOnt. 101b., Gnekwar, lOst. 71b.; Master Webster, lON. 7 b Cymer, Wat. 51b.: Vi R 10. IM. 3 b.; Parawanui, 10ft. lib.: Hnshabyo, 9B t. ' 9st. 71b.; Planiintto, 9st. 71b.; Qfit 71b • Toddy, 9st. 71b.; Vladist, 9et. 71b. I G3,tho 9st 71b : Combustion, Sat. 71b : Stri. Paul, Dst. 71b.; Saida. 9st 71b.; Tornea. wtl 71b.- Cheddar, Sat. 71b. ' RAIJICAWA CUP HANDICAP, of 700 govs. One mile and: a niiarter.-Marqiieteur, 9 t. fflh ♦ Nobleman, Sst. 91b.: SunaTt, Bat. fijn.. Imarlbbon, Sst. 81b.; Red Eibbon, Bat. 71b.; 1 "Ronnie Maid. Sst. 4ib.; Punka., Ost.. Dopredation Bst.: Battle Song. 7st. 131b ; Daytime 7st jib.: Bonnie Heather, 7at. 71b., OTOsian,'7st.; Bagdad. 7st.; Kailand, drt. tolb • Bote Pink, fist. 91b.; Detroit, 6st. 71b., PeniVv Rose fct. 71b.: 'Consultation, t. . 71b • "sperance, M. 71b.: Sea Foam, Sst. 71b' Sweet Song, 6st. 71b.; ITtuwai, 6st. 71b. OT\KI HACIf HANDICAP, of 175 bovb. One niile— Tanje'Fox. lOst. lib.; Simon, Sat. lib • Kllgour, Sst. 81b.: Prmtemps. Bst. Sfc: TTtuwal, Bat. lib.; Plight Commander. If t* W''- f^nnmu"lon/7at.!Mb!: Dark. 6st 9ib.; Elevate, Sst. 71b.; Pomona. isi T'*& MatatTaJ'".: Ahika, 6st. •itik . T.idv General, 6st. 111b.: Birkcnvale. fat. 10lb; Tren ; tba.m Rose, 6st. 71b.: Samarang, 6st. 71b., C inMHDAY WEMKR HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs Seven furlongs.-Sacramento. lOst. 711).: Printompß, lOst.; 191b • Flicrbt- Commander. 9st. 911)., M- 01 ? ifeaux. 9st. 81b.; Midland, Sst. 71b : Roya Sanee, 9st. 41b.; Papanpl, 9«t. 31b.; Wiilvs Kniicht, 9st. lib.; Sling Camp, Sat. lib.: May Morn, Sst. lib.: MosthcnM St.; Ethiopian, Bat. 131b.: Kyoto, Int. li b-• > Achilleon. Sst. 101b.:. Malm Bst, 91b„ « 7'v 'pi?ch Bst! 7ib.; Ad--Bst. 7U).i Student, Bat. 71b. I

A.R.C. WINTER WEICHTS. Auckland, May 23. The following weiehts have been dccl"M for tho Auckland Clubs Great Northern Steeplechase Meeting:- ' MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of jmvfl. Six furlongs.—Parisian Diamond. lOst. 131b., ICinc Abbey. 9st. 121b.; Hockfleld, 9st. 91b., Golden Bubble. 9st. 91b.; Lionskin, 9st. 91b.; Bedford, 9st. 91b.; !"'• 8%; Queen Abbey..9at. 61b.: Rudy, fct--511k; Gold Kip. Bst. 1311).: Ine°™ e - Bst - U, A; Bezant. Bst. 91b.: General Advanco, B.t. 9ib.: Hvllus, Bst. 81b.; Sweet Memory. Bst. 61b.; Bluestono, Bst. 41b.; lady Ball, Bst. 41b.; Ruatara, Bst. lib.; Ohinewairua, Bst. lib' Arrah, Bst. lib.; To Oro, Bst. lib., Tamaroa. Bat. lib.: Salvaless, Bst.; KiUiegcan, 86i.' liinß Lupin, Bst.: Fabriquette, flat.; Ladv Glen, Est.: Comedy Prince. Bst., Oak Abbev, Bst.; Sir Agnes, Bet.: Colonel, Bst ; No Mistake, Bst.; Prince Chorlerm. Bst.: Miss Thelma. fist.: Independence. Bat., J MAIDEN VuRDLES. of 275 sovs. Ono mile and tlircc-nuartere.-Scadown, list. 91b • Mill o' Gowrie, list. 71b.; Ore Ore, ll«t ! 51b.: Graftella, ldst. 71b.; Master Boris, 10st. 61b.; Meltchikoff, lOst. 31b.; Oarmel Arch. lOst. 31b.; Glenspire, JOst. 31b • Gold Soult, lOst.; Keystone, 9st. 131b.; Army Service, 9st. 121b.: Kereone.. Sat. 101b f General Stephen. W. 71b.; Banogue, 9»t. 31b.; Cambridge, 9at. 21b.; Attila, 9st. oik . Surrey Park, 9st.; Glucian, 9st.; Nceambo, 9st.; Mummer, 9st.: Multiplane, ypt • Golden Petal, 9st.: Pena, 9t.; Itoyal Mark, 9at.; Guerro a Mort 9at.; Heßsian, 9nt • St - Carl, 9st.; Shell bhook, 9st.; MidSlßmark 9st• Hamlet, 9st.; Ma/ Copper, 9st Mary Briee 9st.; Toby. 9st ; Utu. 9st. MAIDEN 6TEEPLEOHASI/, of 275 sovs. About two miles and a half, lankee list 131b.: Luperino, lsst. 41b ' Monopole, list.; Garrvowen lOst. 31b. i Harbour Light, 10at 31b.; Oakleigh, lflst. 21b.; jSormanby, lOst.; John BnnnJ;, 9at. 101b.: Grand. Canj'on, 9st. 71b.; Kon , 9«t. 71b.: Capsal. 9at. 71b.; Southland, 9at. 71b • Sir John, 9st. 71b. „ HUNT CLUB HURDLES, of 275 sovs. Two miles-Dunrobin, 12st. 101b.: Belter Luck, 12at.; Swastika, lldt. 121b.: Southland, list. 121b.; Shell Shock, lObV 121b.; Neflicho. lOst. 101b.; Johnny Paul, lOst. 71b.; Totara Jack, lOst. 61b.: Hamlet, lOst. 51b.; Mwtor Harold, lOst. 61b.; Seaport, IOBt. 51b.: Bu-

ver Lode, lOst. 51b.; Ma6tce, 105t... 51b.; Daloopin, 10ct.; Gladwin. lOst.; Las? Salvanan, 10et.; Royal Scot, lOst.; Thiganthu. lOst.: Argentum, lOst.; Arapunl, lOst.; Hard Labour, lOst.; Woodpecker, ICst.; Guerre a Mort, 10et.; Alys, 10at.; Savourneen, lOBt.; Koura, lOst. JERVOIS HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Sir Fanciful, lOat. 31b.; Aster-, ina, ICst. 31b.; Nightraidcr, lOet. 31b.; Lady' Ball, lOat. 31b.; Scrap o' Paper, lOst. 2 b.; Demoieelle, 9st. 91b.; . Karcra, 9fifc. 911).; Night-time, 9:.t. 711?.; Emerald Hill.,9st. 61b.; Llaneannor, 9bl. 61di; Khubla Khan, 9at.. 61b.; Pepin, 9at. 41b.; Oak Abbey, 9st. 311 i.; Dead Sweet, 9et. 31b.; Koyal Abbey, 9at. 31b.; Scottish Knight, 9st. 21b.; Marble Slab, 9st. 21b.; Monocrat, 9st. 21b.; Checkmate, 9st.: TuiniK Est. 131b.: Plowing Bowl, Bat. 101b.; No Bother, Bfit. 101b.; Ngata, tot., 91b.; New Zealand, Sat. 91b.; Some Fashion, Bst. 91b.; North Loburti, frst. 71b.; Brodick,' Sat. 71b.; Ohiti, Bat. 71b.; Sauacre, Est. 61b.; Scrubber, Est. 51b.; Maid of tli'o Lake, flat. 51b.; Master Rohan, Bat. 51b.; Elate, Bst. 51b.; Tutanekai, Sat. Sib.; Teranga, Bat. 31b.; Texas Lass, Sat. 31b.; Princess Bell, Bat. 31b.; Aranui, Sat. 31b.; Nunerrant, Bst.' 211).; Stirrup Cup, Set. 21u.; Killowe, Sat.; Actrice, Bst.; Pembray, Bst.; Stmlac, Bst.: Homeric, Est.; Hypothesis, Bet. t Jocular, 8«t.; auxhn'.l. Bst.; Merry Prince. Bat. J Mentmore, Bst.; Harlestone, Bst.; Princess Charming, Sat.; Aircraft, Bat.; Lyroe, Sat.; Pentagram, Bst.; Qlenval, Bst.; Octoplete, Bst.; Wynyard Lad, Bst.; Royal Prince, Bat.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

By Glencoe,

-Weights for the Otaki Meeting are due to-day, and acceptances close on, Wednesday night, at 8.30 with Secretary O. J. D'Ath. ' Entries for tha Napier Park SteeplecljlieeMeeting close on Friday. Acceptances for the Dunedin Meeting cloße on Wednesday night. On Friday last Mr. F. S. Eaßton telegraphed to his trainer, F. Oarmont. at Eiecarton, to talde Ganoj Awa' and Master Strowan on to the Dunedin Meeting. . When a yearling. • Atnythaa was bought privately by Mr. P. 8. Easto.l for 400gns. The Eon of Demosthenes- having cantuted atakes to the value of £6675. he ranks asa lucky purcliaio. The Dunedin Jockey Olub is ■listrifcutipe a pamphlet containing arcrumentß in favour of raising tho minimum racing weight in all Hat events to 7st. In an accompanying letter, tho D.J.C. executive etatea that reasons in favour of its proposal• aro' overwhelming, aud as no sound argument has so far been advanced against it, it is evident that the continued reiection of tho scheme as a, rule of racing has h&n ■caused by. apathy of tho Racine Conference ratner than on account of its undesirability. "I do not think that it would be much loss to the. country if we did away with racing altogether. It would not troublo ma in the very slightest. Perhapa, as Treasurer, I should not get aB much revenue; but that would not worry me. for I could get it in some other -way." [Statement by the P(ime Minister to a Labour deputation at Christchurch on Saturday. At Wanganui on Saturday Tasie' For won hie third raciei in succession, and incidentally he put up his best performance, to date by carrying lOst. 41b. on a ncavy track. The Fordell representative can lay claiin to auite a blue-blooded nodieree. for hiK aire. Volplane, was got by tho celebrated Donovan (son of Galopin), whilo his dam, Humdrum. IB by Common (son of Isonomy). Donovan has his name enrolled as winner of the Derby and St. Ifeger, while Common lioldß a place with the Beleot number that captured the triplo crown—Two Thousand Guineas, Derby, and fit. Leger. When a yearling Tame Fox was bought cheaply in Australia, for 120 guineas by Mr. W. Duncan. Mr. H. M. Campbell's Formative gelding Guanara was priced recently by :>n Auckland buyer, but at 800 guineas he was turned down. It is stated that IV. G. L. Stead's horses and the balance o£ the Brackenfield Stud, who failed to find new owners' when they • were recently submitted for oale, will be transferred to Cambridge wltliiu the next few weeks. Out of four atarts in stecplechaEes Luke has won three times and been p'acwl third once. Providine transport facilities aro available. Luke and Wirakino are to raco at the Dunedin Mfcctinir next week. Messrß. F. S. Easton and G. L. Rutherford dead-heated for first position tn tie winning owner list at the Royal Meeting at Riccarton, for they oach secured 875 SOVB.

Ghattlne to an interrifcwer at Adelaide, R. Wootton stated that there will he no cheap horßes in Encland for years to come, - and prices now are terrifically hiprli. Wootton Bayß there is no doabt The Tetrarchs are wonderfully fast, but they may not stay. The ex-Sydney trainer intends settling on his station at Klcatoo (New South WaloB). . In hia recent book John Portef.'offerj the opinion that racine has ■ suffered, owing to thfci tendency to. beEtow;- uDbrii Jockeys extravagant emoluments.- Jockeys' who have acquired steal wealth/iiare' fairly numerous, but it would bo difficult to find many trainers who have derived wealth from the fas they received from owners for training horses. When Frank Wootton and D. Malier were in their prime as jockeys in England.a few years aso, tlioy had several rctalnera from ownerß, and their incomcs from ridine were oqual to those of many of the Uritisli Cabinet Ministers.

AUSTRAI<JAN RACING

ALBION PACK THOUSAND. By Tclegraph-Presa Association-Copyright (Rec. May 25, 5.5 T>.m.) Brisbane, May 22. The followinj is tte result of tlio ALBION PAD K THOUSAND. Betrayer, by Caupermaun-Espionaee .. 1 Golden -Gull $ Joculator 3