THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 152, 23 March 1921, Page 6

THE TURF

rangitikei meeting ROSE WREATH WINS THE CUP. By Telegraph—Preu Aeeoctatioa. Bulls, March 22. The Rangitikei Racing Club’s Meeting in Hav The weather and the atBOVS. Six furlongs. „ ~f uh . (A. M'Cormac) 1 Ngata, "st. Ain. „ Simonides. Sst. 131 b. ~ j started:" Murihiku?'Bst.'"ioib; Won hv a length, third horse two lengths back. Time. Imin. 15 3-ssec. TRIAL PLATE, of 150 bovb. Five furlmigß. Super Six. 9st <W. Bell) 1 Temaire. 9st “ A Albo' started': Projector Renei Po to . Black Tea Ton Doe. Birkinetta. Golden Vi Ladv lima. Princess Marion. Actor, Sir Douglas. Bonibrook. Mies Elva Regard. Erin’s Isle. Merrie Moments gelding (all bv a length, third horse half a length back. Tims. Imin. 4sec. OHAKEA HACK HURDLES, of 200 bovb. One mile and three-quarter". Hautawa. lOst. 91b (S. Walls) 1 Desire. 95t... ‘ E«til Home. 9st. 81b. 3 Also started: Vigllo, lOst. 51b.: Whetoki, 9st. 131 b.: Trombone. 9et. 81b.: Perr.’an Prince. 9at. 41b.: Gold Problem. 9st. 31b.: War Loan. Prairie Maid. Pomologist. OstWon by a length and a half, third horse three lengths away. Time. 3min. 24 Z-Jsec. RANGITIKEI CUP. of 500 _sovb. One mile an#-JF quarter. Rose Wreath, tet (R. G. Bagtyr) 1 Raiiand. Bst. 31b••••• 3 Nohleman. Bst. 91b. 3 Also started: Simon, Rose Queen. Bst. 81b.: Paonui. 7st. 61b. Won by a length and. a half, third horse a. Irnad n.wa.v. Time. 2min. 10 3-ssec. CARNARVON HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. Six furlorn-R. Voluble. 9st. 41b (K. Hatch) 1 American Beauty. 9st. 41b 2 Hallowroz. 7st. 131 b 3 Alr.o started: Bestir. B«tu_.Blb.: Coolpan, 7st. 111 b.: Kuia, Crystal Palace. 7st. Won bv a length and a half. Time; Imin. 17sec. PUKENUI HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. Seven furlongs. Blissfulness. Bst (H. Griffiths) 1 Red Boh. Sat\ Also started: Veloclform. Bst 121 b.: Gay Patron. Mattock. Bst. 111 H: Tatatau. Bst. 101 b?: Netawede. Interest. Ws.iroro.wa. Bst. Won bv a length and a half, a length between second aud third./- Time, Imin. PAREWiNUT WELTER HANDICAP, of 230 ROVB. Eight furlongs and a half. Ngata. 9st. 81b (B. Morris) 1 Haversack. Bst "

Admiration. Bst. i 'i Also started: Arrowfield. 9st. 91b.: Beby a neck, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 15 2-ssec. NGATIAWA HACK HANDICAP, of 170 bovb. Five furlongs . Flving Master. Bst. 131 b .(R- lagby) 1 Birkie, 9st. 61b “ Gallia. Bst. »b. . 3 Also started: Big Push. tet. War Guard Bst. 11b.: Golden Vi. War Maid, 7st. 71b. Won bv a lourr neck, third horse two lengths awav. Time. Imin. 3 3-ssec. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Following are the acceptances for the second day:— „ „ . GREATFORD HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs.—Simonides. 9st. 81b.: Sweet Memory. Ruddv. Bst. Hlb.: Flying Master, Bst. 21b.: Tigrinia. 7st. 21b.: Coolnan. 6st 71 MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 150 bovb. Beven furlongs.—Hautawa. 9at.: Ranginoto. Sst. 81b.: Princess Marion, 7st. 91b.: Lady Kotiripo. Bonnybrook. Flying Nell. Regard. Kamanau. 7st. 7lb BANDON HACK HURDLES, of 180 bovb. One mile and a half.—Vigilo. lOst. 61b.: Sail Home. 9st. 121 b.: Whetoke. 9st. 101 b.: Trombone. 9st. 81b.; Desire. 9st. 6ib.: Temaire. Gold Problem. Pomoloeist. 9et. FRASER MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 350 sovb. Ono mile and a distance. —Rose Wreath. Bst. 111 b.: Nobleman. Hyttus. Bst. 61b.: Railand. Bst. 51b.; Voluble. Simon. Bst. 41b.: Rose Queen. Sst. 11b.: Arrowfield, 7st. 121 b.: Active. 6st. 131 b.: Beloved. 6st. 71b. BANGITOTO HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.—American Beauty. 9st. 91b.: .Bestir. Sst. 101 b.: Yankee Dan. Hallowroz. Bet. 11b.: Goolpan, 7st. 71b.: Kula. 6st. 121 b.: Crvßtal Palace, fist. 91b. PUKEHOU HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs One mile and half a furlong — Admiration. 9st. 121 b.; Velociform. Bst. 81b.: Gay Patron. Sst. 61b.: Talata. Bst. 51b.: Red Bob. Bet. 21b : May Morn. Notawede. Country Air. 7,t. 71b.

PUKEMARAMA WELTER, of 190 bovb. Seven furlongs—Simonides. 10st. 121 b.: Omahu. 9st. Ulb.: Tirana, Bst. 91b.: Haversack. Sst. 61b.: Beloved, Velociform. 7st. 71b.

FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 150 bovb. Five furlongs.—Automoana. 9st. 131 b.: Flvinir Mailer American Beauty, 9st. 111 b.: Tiarlnin. Bst. 121 b.: Gaiety Girl. 8"t. 81b.: Gallia. Big Push, Bst. 31b.: Lady Polly. War Guard. Suner Six. 7et.. 131 b.: Ton Dog. Black Tea, 7st.: Erin’s Isle. War Maid. Regard, fist. 121 b.

THE PRINCE OF WALES

FINISHES SECOND IN POINT-TO-POINT RACE. (Rec. March 22. 5.5 n.m.) „ London, March 21. .The Prince of Wales, riding his own horse Rifle Grenade, gave a fine exhibition of horseman»hin. and finished second in Earl Haig’s Cud for the noint-to-noint race at Leicester. He nearly came to grief at the last fence, but made a brilliant recovery.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RANDWICK TRAINING NOTES. (Rec. March 22, 5.5 n.m.) .. D , . , Sydney, March 22. Ran dwick gallops on the course proper, the. going was fast. Elf acre coverrniif' ln L? 111 ’ 464 Eec " toe last halfmile taking SOlsec. Greenstead ran six fui longs in Imin. 183 sec. Richmond Main teu . furlongs in 2min. 17isec. 16see mU F I t^ lS distance in 2min. Limo' ,?Y rvthln . c l e d. Luteplaver over the in“2m^ a i4i e ßei a 17seC ' Poitrel tak ’ DONCASTTR HANDICAP SCRATCHINGS. Eurvthmio v s Ydney, March 22. scratched Vespucci have been Press Assn he Doncaster Mundicup.-

NOTAS AND COMMENTS

Bx Gi>xoo«. clu^d^ay. 1561 “ Cetl “ g WiU be sou ' he 1 e?-nH« i^ arUl)a Club has cvery reason to WIUI tfie acceptances received toi Saturday s racing, auu given Hue weatuer tnere shuuiu ue a large crowd present w Wi-tuess the racing. P ivgata was a auul winner at Bulls ves keraay. n le Maniopolo geluing won his met open race when no scored in the ucott memorial liunuicap, ana later in tue day lie came out aim won the Puke uui welter llundieap. was successful iu the Aigutiupa Hack Haudtcap at bulls yesterday , scox’ed at the same meeting twelve montiis ago. lie is one of the Lupin breed and latex- on should be useful over hurdles.

By winning the liangitikei Cup yesterday Rose Wreath scored her first success this season, though she has regularly lined minor nlaces. The Kilbrone.v naro is liable to be rehandicapped for the Easter Handicap at Tauherenikau on Saturday. H. Howe weut south last night with Johnny Walker, who is to fulfil his engagement in the Great Autumn Handicap. The aged gelding has been galloping well lately on the tracks. A noticeable absentee from the Great Northern Champagne Stakes is Royal Box, who It was confidently anticipated would show Improved form during the autumn. From Mr. G. L. Stead "Whalebone” learns that the colt is all right, but. as his preparation had to bo hurried for the summer meeting of tho Auckland Racing Club, decided not to overtax the son of Nassau, and, therefore, decided to ease him up, and he will not carry silk until next season. Tnis is certainly a wise move, and the colt should develop into a fine three-year-old. At Riccarton on Saturday the unbeaten two-year-old Mermin was clocked to run five furlongs in 58 l-ssee. The champion (41nn.m<ng z rn.n practically tlie same a;allopi but on a dinerent course. J. Buchanan, who has been out of the saddle for some time, devoting the whole of his energies to training, has been granted a jockey’s license by the Auckland Racing Club, and will now <ct m the dual position of trainer and jockey. Sir George Clifford sustained a stroke of ill-fortune when his three-year-old colt Winter Wind dropped dead at -Riccarton yesterday. The son of Antagonist was always a hard horse to tr ail ?- b H t hp ,’K' ceeded In winning several valuable weight-for-nee races. Including the M'Loan Stakes, the D.J.C. Champagne Stakes., the Dunedin Guineas, and the Middle Bark Plato. He also won a couple of handicaps. Since bcin purchased by Mr. J. Molloy for 500gns. last June, the chestnut gelding Golden Bubble has won over £l6OO in stakes. , , , . Winter Wind, a candidate for the Great Easter Handicap at the 0.J.0. Meetlpsr. droDDed dead while doiner a eralloD at Kiccarton yesterday mornine the Press Association).

TROTTING METROPOLITAN CLUB’S ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, March 22. Following are the acceptances for the Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting:— PRELIMINARY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Gay Wilkes, scr.; Mushroom, 2sec.; Bundaberg, Colonel Havelock, 6sec.; Treasure Seeker, Te Kuiti, Miss Patty, 7sec.; Petard, Micky Marr. 9sec.: Belena. Hostage Succory. Imperial Victor. lOsec.; Dlmlight. lluec.: Eley, Moving Picture, Simple Peter, Happy Jack. 12 FENDALTON HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Child Pointer, 2sec,.: Cold Water. 3sec.; The Dingo. Sea Nymph, Golden Pippin, 4sec.; Tatsy Dillon. ssec.; Locanda Junior, Maude Wilkes, 6sec.; Greystone, Ellawood, Palmdale, Lady Pointer, Sunred, Quick Afarch, Wild Time, Rainbow, 7sec. m RASTER. HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. Two miles. —Matchlight, Willio Lincoln, 89 r ’’ Jack Arran, Rita Peter. 2sec.; ViceAdmiral, 3sec.; Agathos, Asturio, Rangitata Lass, 4sec.; Capriccio, 6sec.; Partner, Gleaming. 6sec.; Emperor, Ssec. WILKIN HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Prince Burlington. 2sec.; Cold Water, Bush Boy, 3sec.; Gay Wilkes, Will o’ the Wisp, 4sec.: Grey stone, Annie’s Dream, Brownwood. Lacklewood, Palmdale. Polka, Merry Soul. 7sec.; Carol. Eros, Billy Dillon, Lewie. M’Kinney, Bsec.: Grand Denver, Lady Wildwood, General Pershing. Imperial Fan. Golden Peter, Walter Raleigh, 9sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile.—Trix Pointer, scr.; Dillon Wood, Birdwood, Chid, Sungod, Paul Dufault, 2sec.; Rorke’s Drift, Legacy, Frank tracer, Ssec.; Trooper Dillon. Alarie. Lloyd, King Karri Havseed. Admiral Hal. 4sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. Two T-iles —Holmlcirh D>’-k. scr.: WliishL 3sec.; Theseus, ssec.; Harold Child, Billy Parole, Olive L.. Ssec.; Marietta. lOscc.; Koraki. Solace, Pieter, Timmerman. Eruption. 12scc.: Wahlnopai. Effie. Bingen, 33sec. IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. Tn-o iriloß,— Svmnathy. scr.: Rorke’s Drift, 2sec.: Pleasant Alount. Queen Pirate. Silver Shoe. 4sec.; Peter Alac. Indra. Temple. Ouimet, Trooper Dillon. Ssec.; Rewanui. Bandura. 6sec. EXPRESS HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile and a quarter—Asturio. scr.; Frank Tracey. Alaoriland, Lady Swithin. tsec.: Marie Tempest, Silver Nut, 2sec.: Hayseed. Letitia, Onyx. Royal Step. Lochnagar. Greta, 3sec.; Idris. Nabob, 4sec.

When the numbers are up at the Rangitikei and Feilding race meetings, next to ascertaining whether their favourite has won, Punters will be most concerned iu looking after the "inner man” at Alessrs. Dustin’s, Ltd., catering establishment, which will as usual be on the course. For tho past .10 years their catering has been a feature at race meetings all over the lower part of 1 the North Island, particularly in the AVellington, Palmerston North, and Wanganui districts. The business, which is carried on at AVellington. Palmerston North, and Wanganui, was fullv 40 rears ago by Air. AA S. Dustin, sen., and he is ably assisted by members of his family in each establishment. The firm’s name is a houshold word with all racegoers, for it does mare catering for race meetings than any other firm in New Zealand. The public can always rest assured that anything served up by Dustin Ltd., will lx> the very best in point <rf quality, and that the price will lie right. Of the many lines of small goods'turned out by the firm, special mention must lie made of their pies, which are in great demand both on and off the racecourse. Dustins, Ltd., having a life-long experience in the trade, always succeed in giving their patrons a good meal which satisfies and pleases. —Advt.