THE TURF

Evening Post, Volume LXXXV, Issue 31, 6 February 1913, Page 4

THE TURF

* E6MONT R.C. SUMMER MEETING OPENING DAY. [BY TELEGBAPH— PBESS A«8001ATI0N.]HAWERA, Sfch January. On the opening day of the Egniont Summer Meeting the investments' on the totalieator amounted to £17,178, as against £11,907 for the corresponding day last year. Remaining results,: — Meremere Hack Flat, of 100 soys; five futlongs.— Grattan, 8.5, 1; Park Tide, 7.10, 2; Lady Fran, 7.8, 3. Also started— Lucerne, Sylvia May, Tree Lucerne, jfierbera, Denise Orme, Jack Pin, Rector Girl, Patronata, Handsome Maid, Cliaminadfi, Silver Rose, Lady Gordon, Sweet Breeze, Supply, Captain, Miro, Kathleen Mavourneen^ and Elkmaid. Won by three-parts of a length, with about the same distance between the eecond and third. Lucerne, Tree Lucerne, and Lady Gordon fell. Time, lmin 3|sec. Dr. Paget, the rider of Lucerne, broke his collarbone. O'Shea and M 'Donald, the other riders affected, were also hurt, but not seriously. Egmont Cup, of 500 soys; one mile and a-half. -^Undecided, 8.6, 1 ; Con the Shaughraun, 6.13, 2; Mira, 7.12, 3. Also started — Labour Day, Cheddar, Manawhakaha, Master Laddo, Kina, Patriotic, Brown Owl, Matlow, Brown Trout, Royal Dragoon, and Master Tupuhi. Undecided won by a length and a-quarter, with a similar distance between the second and third. Labour Day was fourth, Kina fifth, Brown Trout sixth, Patriotic seventh, and Manawakaha last. Time, 2min 45 2-ssec._ Ladies' Purse, of 60 soys (gentlemen riders); one mile ; weight, 10 7.— Royal Patron 1, Moirette 2, Sylvan Glade 3. Also started — Master Malachi, Reflect, Nebulous, Awara. Karimoi, St. KilSare, Styrax, Haydn Park, Oxley, and Gurnet. Won nicely by about a length. Styrax reared when the barrier • Went up, and fell on his knees, dislodging Ins rider. Time, lmin 48sec. Flying Handicap, of 200 t-ovs; six .furlongs.— Sanguinary, 8.0, 1; Katua, 7.9, 2; Peroneal, 8.3, 3. Also started Goldske, Piriwai, Distinction, Lady Volga, lloyai Sirnon,^ and Ineuru. Won by a head from Katua, who had half a length the better of •Peroneal for second place. Time, lmin 16sec. Waipapa Hack Flat, of 100 soys' ; seven furlongs.— Phroso, 9.0, 1; Tetikura, 8.2, 2; Postillio^, 7.13, 3. Also started — Aruake., Patronymic, Crawford, Tirohanga, White Crane, Conney, Galtee, Minora, St. Luap, King Simon, ami Invader. Won- nicely by .two and ahalf lengths from Tetikura, who cut Postillion out of second position in the kfcfc few strides. Time, lmin 30sec. NOTES ON THE RACING. (B* TEtEOBA*tf~- St'BClAt. 10 THE POST.) HAWERA, sth February. Many noticeable improvements have been carried out at Hawera since the spring. A commodious tea kiosk has been Duilt at the back of the ste Wards' r sttfnd, which has itself been much enlarged. A new totalieatov house similar in shape to that at Wanganui has been erected, and a new number board on which the order of the draw ior poaitions at the post is plainly displayed is situated facing the stands in the inside of the training tracks. The dub's property has thus been brought right up to date. Enticed from home, by the prospects of excellent sport, to be seen under delight-ful-climatic conditions, local residents turned oat in strong force, and, as the morning trains from both Wanganui and New Plymouth were well patronised, the attendance Quickly, drew -to record proportions. 1 The racing* wan |of an interesting nature, and in winning the Cup in 2irin 35 2-Ssec Undecided established a record, the previous time for this event having been put up by Milan, who got home in 2min 36sec in 1910. ,A. Oliver has ridden the winne>- three liuies in the last four years, namely on Milan, i Bronze, and, Undecided. F. G. Ross j lodged a complaint with the stewards, alleging that he had been engaged to ride Ngatiruarrlri in the Hurdled, and claiming payment of a winning mo-.int. The owner of the horse (Mr. D. Hughe3) denied that he had engaged Ros3, and as the latter could produce no documentary evidence in support of his statement the stewards decided to take no action. They recommended, however, that in future all jockeys should be cafeful to get their engagements in writing as provided for in the Rules of Racing. An accident which might have been attended with most serious consequences occurred in the Meremere Hack Race in which three horses fell. Tree Lucerne was the first to come down and fortunately his rider (O'Shea) escaped with a severe shaking. The horse came in with his mouth and one hock bleeding, and his near eye bunged up. 'G. M 'Donald, who rode Lady Gordon, received a nasty cut in the head, and was also much shaken, though no bones were broken. Dr. 'Paget, who rode Lucerne, suffered a broken collar bone. BOURIKOFF'S EASY WIN. For fully half an hour prior to the opening event Bobrikoif was the centre of attraction. He had done very little ■work since hia arrival in Hawera, one trip over six furlongs at three-quarter pace, and some trotting and cantering, having been all that Davis had asked of him, and he was certainly half a hundredweight heavier than when seen out at Trentham. This with hie pottery action, though cei'tainly no worse than usual, as he did his preliminary was enough to dissuade many people who had not seen him before from supporting him, the consequence being that he ieturned a falsely good' dividend. Masterpiede showed no dash as he went down. Lady Mensshikoff looked bright but backward, and Mendip is very affected in the wind. Still it was good lo see at least three owners show the proper sjjorting spirit, and send something oufc to tackle the champion. Tho face was run to suit Bobrikoif to a nicety. A middling pace was set over the first Mires furlongs, the result being thai, the crack Was always amongst hia opponent:-. Going down the back he was pulling double, and Jones slackened him out". The pace then became sound, and although Masterpiece tried to go with hhu Bobrikoff was in front half a mile iron) home and there he Btayed, winning as he liked by three length?. Mendip vms half a length away third. Private watch-holders made tho time 4-ssec slower than the official timekeeper. ' THE HURDLES. The Whareroa Hurdles resolved into a match between Aviatrix and Sandy Paul, the latter of whom, capitally ridden by Julian, "outstayed his opponent, and won, by three lengths. Marion was eight or ten lengths away. Ngatiruanui was the popular selection for the Ohura Hack Hurdles, and the alleged good thing duly came off. Ho gave a lot of, trouble at the post, backing down and upsetting .the line timfc and again, but Mr. O'Connor eventually made , a good- start. -Princess Flo led for nearly half a mile, when the favourite took charge, and that was the end of it. Serenity, was badly 1 placed during the early stages, but he ran up second round the back, and but for making a faulty jump at the last hurdle, he would probably have beaten Allure. Clemency was fourth. si. field of tweuty lined up for the

Meremere Hack Race, and the first to get going were Jack Pin, Handsome, and Sylvia May. After travelling two furlongs Tree Lucerne, who was lying sixth, fell, bringing down Lady Gordon, who in turn brought down Lucerne. Just at this stage Grattan began to move up, and, getting a lucky passage on the rails, scored by a neck from Park Tide, who finished fast. Lady Fran was a similar distance away third. UNDECIDED'S CUP. Lady Menschikoff was the only withdrawal from the Cup ? for which Labour Day, who looked an improved mare, wasmade favourite. She had anything but a good passage, and in the circumstances did well to finish fourth. Nothing, however, had a chance with Un- ] decided, who was always well placed on the rails, and won Very easily by a clear length. Brown Owl jumped away well, but Emerson immediately steadied her and she fell back amongst the ruck, at the tail end of which was Master Tupuhi Cheddar appeared to go fairly well for about seven furlongs, when he joined the tail end division, from which Master. Laddo never succeeded in extracting himself. Kina found the journey too far, but finished fifth, followed by Brown Trout and Patriotic, whilst. IVlanawakaha was last. Con the Shaughraun was a rank outsider and returned a double figure dividend. OTHER EVENTS. The Ladies' Bracelet went to Eoyal Patron, who came at the right end and won comfortably by three parts of a length. Styrax gave trouble at the barrier, and when the tapes rose he jumped back, fell on his knees and dislodged his rider. . Goldsize was favourite for the Flying Handicap, but he, was very sore and was never dangerous. Peroneal, Lady*7olga, and Sanguinary were the first to get going, whilst Dearest got chopped out and fell back last. Turning for home Sanguinary held a slight advantage over Peroneal, .whilst Katua showed, up prominently 'on the outside, and ' Dearest was attempting to get through 'on the rails. A great finish ' resulted in Sangoinary's favour by a head, Peroneal being a neck away third, a' head in front of Dearest, who had all the worst of the luck. The concluding event turned out to be the best of good things for Plnoso who led throughout and scored easily by three lengths. Postillion failed to stay on and was beaten by half a head for second honours. N.Z. METROPOLITAN T.C. MEETING THE ACCEPTANCES. (BY TELEOBAPH— X J BESS ASSOCIATION.) CHBISTCHUECH, sth Feb. The following are the acceptances for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Summer Meeting :—: — Spreydon Handicap (in harness), of 135 soys 5 one mile and a-half. — Radiant Morn scr, Don Caesar 2sec, Merrychild ssec, Persuader 6sec, Erina 6sec, Cute 7sec, Soda 7sec, Maid of the Forest 9sec, Fi'andocia 9sec, George Hard 9sec, Lord Wallace 9sec, Cupid Whispers lOsec, Flashwood lOsec, Eunice lOsec, Wild Lou lOsec, Gertie L. 12sec, ReXcordium 12sec, Salcombe 12sec, Professor 12sec, Espinal 12sec, Rotor lia 12sec, Proud Moore 12sec, Mangatini 12sec. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap (in harness;, of 75 bovb ; one mile and a-half. — Lionheart scr., Wild Bee 2sec. Young Quincey 2sec, Chryso3 4sec, Grey Ruin 4sec, Bonhomie 4sec, Better Luck 4sec, Hardwood 4sec, Belvedere 4sec, Silvercloud 4sec, Grade D. 4sec, Any Ladies ssec, Edenwood ssec, Wild Sun ssec, Fy-st Bell ssec, Wild Mona ssec, Frank Wilkes ssec, Maori Princess ssec, Jessie's Dream 6sec, Myrtle Moore 6sec, Spanish Lace 6sec, Rudston 6sec, Maori Wood 6sec, Dubosc 6sec, Hekati 6sec, Marilla 6s«c, Lady Rona 6sec, Misg Reaper 6sec. Queens Handicap (in, saddle), of 145 soys; ono mile and a-half.— Cameos ssec behiud scr, Bright Alice scr, The Lark Iseo, Frandocia 2sec, Slewee 2sec, Lord Wallace 2sec, Sylvia 3sec, Gertie L. ssec, I'ottywood ssec. Gee Whiz 6sec, Armameiiter 7scc, Hexcordium ' 7seo, Mayflower Bsec, Moness .Bsec, Sea Lion lOsec, Thelma T. lOsec, L.E.A. lOsec, Pride of Burwood lOsec, Provocation lOsec. Pa'liamentary Handicap (in harness), of 300 soys ; twp miles.— Gianella scr, Quinoev Ecr,^ Bright 2soc, Adonis 3sec, j Little Tib 3aec, Princess Louise 3sec, | Ijodi ssec, Day spring 7sec, Frances 7sec, Delia Bsec, Jlaelstrom 83ec, Prince Warbeck Bs«c, Betel Nut 9hec. February JJandicay (in saddle), of 135 soys; two miles.- -Bribery bcr, Link 2sec, Country Girl 6sec, Elmwuod Bsec, Miramar Bsec, Bonification BseOj Bold Maid lOsec, Lucky Chance 12sec, Lady Ralto 12sec, Lord Ashtou IK-se-j, Apple Pio 16sec, 0.1.C. 16s«c, Lady Lyons 17soc. Members' Handicap (in harness), of 150 aovs; two niileß.—-Electtocuto scr, Master Raymond 4sec, I'othella. 6aec, Repeater lOsec, Roseneuth llsec, Bushranger 12sec. Speedwell Handicap (iri harness), of 150 soys; one mile.—lrrinsess Louise scr, Jenny Lind lsec, Scottish A[ac 2sec, Ruby S. 3sec, Lady Child 3sec, Yellow Ribbon 4sec, Solo 4sed, Ariel 4utc, Star Child 4sac, Waterloo 4sec, Huia Dillon 4seC, Goldwood ssec, Idaho 6aec, Francita 6seC, Rolf 'Boldrewood Goec, Diving Bell 6sec. Final llundicap (in saddle), of 150 soys ; one mile.— Bellis scr, Miss Florrie C. lsec, Lopp lsec, ATedaUion Ssec, Silver Black 3sec, Ned Corbett 3dec, Scottish Mac Ssec, Wallace Junr. 4sec, Red Ribbon Ssec, Star Child siec, Waterlog 6sec, Hamapukti Ssec', Mountain Rose 6sec, Harold Minto 6sec, Dollat- Princess 6sw:, Robert Emmslt 6dec, Lucky Chance 6*ec, iVliramar bsec. Islet ty Child 7sec, Dawn 7sec, Francita Vaec, The Whip 7sec. LAUNCESTON CUP By Telegraph.— Pres» Association.— Copyri|ht. MELBOURNE, sth February. The [oll'j.viny is tho losult of the' Launceslou Cup ; ono mili: and a-half. -Uncle Jlf'U, 1 : Oakiiene, 2; King" ling, 3. Won !j\- half a length. Time,. 2min 37 4 ssi\-.