THE TURF

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2474, 13 April 1909, Page 3

THE TURF

AUSTRALIAN J.C. MEETING. TRAFALGAR WINS SYDNEY CUP. United Press Association—Copyright (Received April 12, 7.40 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 12. The following are the results of the second day’s events of the Australian Jockey Clnb’s autumn meeting: Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Haco 1, Irishman 2, Matchmaker 3. Won easily by four lengths. Time, lmin 15> sec. Maiden Stakes, miles.—Hoax 1, Five Crown 2, Paspalum 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min I3ssec. Champagne Stakes. —Malt King 1, Prince Foote 2, Curry 3. T\ on by four lengths. Time, lmin 16sec. Sydnev Cup, of 25@0sovs. 2 miles: M iessrs P. and W. Mitchell's eh c Trafalgar, 3yrs (W. Hiekcnbotham), 7.11 ... ... 1 Mr. P. Heffernau’s br g Ungarie, 3yrs (F. McGrath), 7.2 2 Mr. H. Gordon’s br g Didus, 4vrs (W. Austin), 6.7 3 At the six-furlong post Flavinins was leading, with Flaxen two lengths behind, second, and Slipper and Trafalgar well up. They were in tile same order at the half-mile, where Flaxen and Flavinius died away. Trafalgar, Black Prince, and Footpad showed the. way into the straight, where Ungarie and Didus put in their claim. Despite a great run by Ungarie at the half-distance, Trafalgar struggled home a winner by half-a-length. Time, 3min 29£sec\ First Steeplechase, about 21 miles. — Saverne 1, Kuala 2, Lumpur 3. Post Boy also finished, the only ones out of eight starters. Won by half-a-length. Time, omin 46sec. First Nursery Handicap, 7 furlongs. —Danilo 1, By-plav 2, Grist 3. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 29-lsec. The weather was fine, and the attendance very large. Kingsberry broke down in the Cup and had to-be destroyed. AUCKLAND RACES. [Per Press Association.] AUCKLAND, April 12. The Auckland Racing Club’s autumn meeting was continued to-day. The results are as follows : Stewards’ Handicap.—lnglis 1, Maheno 2, _ Dardanus 3. Also started : Lochbuhie, Delegate, Auldearn, Santa Rosa, Sir Antrim, Dunborve, First Mate, Azoff, and Freevata. Won by a length. Ellerslie Handicap.—Elysian 1, Lady Medallist 2, Sea Elf 3. Also started : Merriwa, Salute, Fleet Arrow, Elegance, Excalibur, Tuka Tuka, and Hot Volk. Won by a neck. Great Northern Oaks.—Gold Lace 1, Chanteuse 2. The only starters. Won by a neck. St. George’s Handicap.-^--Sedition 1, Downfall 2, Ngapuka 3. Also started : All Red, Master Soult. Moral, Sir Prize, •Vaimangu, and Bully. Won by a length. Huia Handicap.—Tamainupo 1, Dogger Bank 2, Devon port 3. Also started: Golden Eagle, Waihuka, Glenora, and Coromandel.’ Won by three-quar-ters of a length. Autumn Steeplechase.—Cruesot 1, Capitol 2, Okaihau 3: Won by ten lengths. Mangere Handicap.—Miss Advance 1, Ail’s Well 2, Tattoo 3. Won by a neck. Electric Handicap.—Wimmera 1, Necktie 2, Coromandel 3. Won by half-a-neclr.

CANTERBURY J.C. MEETING. [Per Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, April 12. Tho Canterbury Jockey Club’s autumn meeting opened to-day in beautiful weather, with the course in good order, and a capital attendance. Although one or two events were won rather easily, there was still some very interesting racing. \V. O’Connell, who rode Stronghold in the Hurdle Race received a very bad spill, and had to be brought into the hospital. The totalisator investments amounted to £17,853, as against £15,626 last year; while the bookmakers’ fees totalled £342 10s. Armlet’s time in the Great Eastern Handicap beat Savoury’s Australasian record by l-osec. The following are the results: Kildare Hurdles, loOsovs, 2 miles. — Southern Cross, 9.7, 1; Eurus, 10.11, 2. Stronghold 11.5 and Snip were the only other starters, and fell at the last hurdle. Southern Cross won easily by twelve lengths. Time, 2min 50 3-5 sec. Cliampague Stakes, 650sovs, for two-year-olds, 6 furlongs—Provocation, 8.10, 1; Nautiform, 8.10, 2; Zelia. 8.8, 3. Also started: Broadsword 8.10, (Sharpshooter, 8.10, and Xylophone 8.10. Provocation at once went to the front, and won easily by two lengths and alialf, Zelia two lengths back. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec. Autumn Plate, 200sovs, 1 mile. —' Bollin, 8.4, and Miss Mischief, 8.4, .dead heat; Gold Treasure, 8.4, 3. Also started: Whistle Craft 8.4, Lady Loch:el 8.4, Orsino 8.4, Bountiful 8.4, Hesperus 8.4, and Blythe Boy 8.4. A good race, the judge being unable to separate Bollin and Miss Mischief. Time, limn 42see. Great Easter Handicap, of lOOOsovs. 7 furlongs: Armlet, 7.13 1 Los Angelos, 7.11 , 2 Passion, 6.13 (including 51b penalty) ' ■■■ ••• 3 Also started: Tuinut 8.10, Czar Kolohol 8.3, ’ Sir Tristram 7.13, Flita vay 7,13, Sea King 7.12, Gold Thread 7.12, Petrovna 7.3, Lady Disdain 7.3, Consolation 6.13, "and Valdimar 6.10. Sea King was quickest away, and led round the top turn, but was beaten when tho straight was entered. Armlet fcfn-n took command, and won very, easily »/ three lengths, Los .Angelos healing Passion by a neck. Time ,lmin 2o 3-<) sec.

Russley Plate, 200s'.ovs, lor 'wo-year-olds, 5 furlongs.—Porie d’Or, 7.1.1, 1; Rialto, 7.11, 2; Riston, 8.0, ,1. started: Scotch Plaid 8.13, Ploughshare 8.0, St. Felix 8.0. Guianforte 8.0, and J.n god a 7.7. 'Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec. Epsom Welter Handicap, tiOOsovs, 1 mile. —Federal, 8.3, 1; Oiyoi, 0-0, 2; Osiris, 8.13, 3. Also smarted: Waitapu 9.12, Merrie Zealand C/hicr Lochiel 9.9, Contender 8.11, l)e Wirto 8.8, and Chiarnian 8.0. Won easily I.y three lengtlis. Time, lmin 40 3-Gsee Gimcrack Race, lOOsovs, 6 furlongs.Cerise and Blue, 7.7, 1; Mythical, < -2, 2 ;'Sister Anne. 7.2. 3. Also star tea: Ivan off 7.7, Vale 7.3, and Zetland 7.7. Won bv a neck. Time, lmin 1 2-oseo. Sockburrl Handicap, 269sovs, If miles. —Field Gun, 8.7, 1: Dabchick, 7.10, 2; Tikitere, 8.3, 3. Also started: G!oncullooh 9.0, Harvest 7.3. Fllerton / .3, Roscommon. 6.10, and Tremulous 0.7.'

Dabchick mado all the running, but was beaten by half-a-head by Field Guu. Time, 2niin 8 3-ssec.

FEILDING RACES

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FEILDING, April. 12. . Persistent rain fell all day yesterday, but there was fine weather to-day lor the Feilding races. There was & large attendance, and the track was a little bit heavy but the racing was good. There were three bookmakers inside and six outside. The totalisator takings were £12,103, against £17,246 last year. The weather promises well for to-morrow. The results are as follows: Waiata Hack Handicap. Hyland 8.2 1, Waipunui 7.2 2, Maidi 7.13 3. Also started: Wharekoa 6.12, Dervish 6.9. Nyland led all the way and won easily by a length. Time, lmin 31 1-5 GOC. Mangaone Stakes. —Tanakaha 6 .< 1, Mon Ami 8.2 2, Sandstream 7.13 3. From a bad start Mon Ami was first awav., and led to the distance. Tanekaha came with a fast run on the outside, and won by a length. Also started: Longner 8.5. Vi 8.2, Abcrbrothock 7.7, Hermia 6.13, Genuine 6.10, Debonaire 6.10, Toatuhi 6.7. Time, Imm 16 l-ssec. , Kawakawa Hurdles.—Oryx 12.1 1, Rookbv 9.12 2, Scenery 9.0 3. Also started: Xavier 10.10, Showman 9.9. Xavier led from .Showman in the first round. Nearing tho home turn Rookby and Oryx joined Xavier and the three were together at tho last hmclle, where Xavier. Oryx won an exciting finish by a neck. Time, 4mm 4 3-ssec. Taonui Hack Hurdles. —Rangihaeta 9.13 1, Finncsseur 9.5 2, Whimper.lo.o 3 Also started: Speciosa. 11, Grenade 9.9, Montague 9.0. Speciosa. and Finncsseur raced lor the fiist mile. Rano-ihaeta then came away and won easillfe by four lengths. Time, 3min 21 2-ssec. . ■ r- i T-i Feilding Cup.—Waipaku <■< 1, Lhlando 7.11 2, Arc Light 6.10 3. Also started: Tangimoana 9.0, Malmta 8.5, Tangeroa 6.10, Belario 6.10, Anemone 6.7, 6.7. Waipaku, Mahuta, and Uhlando led past the post for the first time. Waipaku gradually increased his load, and won easily by six lengths. Time, 2niin 37 l-osec. Onepuhi Hack Welter.—Paparaelii 8.4 1. Median 8.13 2, Canadian gl2 3. Also started: Liquid Air 8.0, Sylvan Song 7.11, Aviore 7.11. ihe field was bunched for the greater part of the journey. Paparaehi came out at the home turn and won by two lengths. Time, lmin 51 l-osec. Halcombe Welter. —FI in got 8.0 Lc-loo-ue 8.13 2, Sandstream 9.11 3. Also started: Roosevelt 9.6, Peroima 9.0, Probability 9.3. From a -good start Sandstream went to, the front, and iec to the home turn, where Fhngot anc. Eclogue came up with the former, winning by two lengths, lime, Imm 31 4-ssco. Oimo Hack.—Hermia 9.0 1, Guiding Step 7.8 2, The Saint 8.9 3. Also started: Conquest in a, 8.0, Quick Step <A, Singer 7.4, Thetis 7.3. Hermia led all tiie way and won easily by thiee lengths. Time, lmin 9 l-ssec.

PATE A RACES. HAWERA, April 12. The Patea Racing Club’s annual meeting was hold at Hawera to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance. Eight bookmakers were licensed, and over £7OOO was put through tho machine. The following are the results: Handicap Hurdles.—Taupo 1, Golden Glow 2, Somali 3. Also started: Recreation, Chasemab, Tokofoa, Gratiano, and Flying West. Time, 2min 54sec. Firing Handicap —Hydraulic 1. Shannon Lass 2, Tewharoa 3. Also started: Nicotine, Clemency, Muskado, Valentine, Lady Heroine, Whana, Muse, and Win o- . Time, lmin 18-.ee. Farmers’ Plate. —Marathon 1, Starlike 2, Waione 3. Also started: Overdraft,' Pukengahu, Miss Kit, Bedrock, Gil Rook, Handsome Paul, The Rieven, and Silva, Time, .lmin 51 2-osec. Patea Easter Handicap.—Astraea J, Men dip 2, 'Valentine 3. Also started: Kanewara, Tam Glen, Roliepotae, and Maori Rifle. Time, 2min 16sec. Ivakaramea Stakes.—Hydra ill: c 1, Langshan 2, Clompett 3. Also started : Sedgemoor, Black \ T ine, Starro, i* tying Vv'ind. Pavo, Te Wahavoa, Muse J lmston, Vanhara, Speedy Meg, and Jerqti. Tune, 58 2-osec. Borough Stakes Hancucap. ..•ha.mon Lass 1, Mondip 2,' Royal Youngster 3. Also started: Ciemora, Astraea, Mam« Rifle, Mont Pelier, Pukengahu, Park, and Lady. Time, lmin 32 l-osec. Alton High-weight Handicap—Cor metted 1, Paul 2, Tam Glen 3. A.so started: Roliepotae and vSiiva. lime, lmin 50sec. Final Stakes.—Clemency 1, Sodgemoor 2, Red Wing 3. Also started: Maggie, Paul, Ambergris, Waikaronga, Flying Wind, Loch Guard, Langshan, Timothv, Royal Youngster, Whana, Tauhara, Inaha, Overdraft, and Lady Heroine. Time, 59 3-ssec.

WAIPUKURAU RACES

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NAPIER, April 12 The annual meeting of the Waif.iikurau Jockey Club was held to-day. 'ile weather was fine, and there was a largo attendance. Eight bookmakers were on the course, and the sum of £6910. passed through the totulisator, as compared with £6260 last year. The results were:— Maiden Plate, 7 furlongs.—Mumne 1, Mediterranean 2, The Limit 3. Also started: Paratalui, Maimoe, Ru, Mornmont, Attanui, Amato, Obscurity, farable, Turgurcna, and Appin. Won by eight lengths. Time, lmin 35sec. Easter Handicap, once round. -Pan sano 1. Seaton Dale 2. Higliden 3. Also started: Golden Gate, Chicane, and Sir Possible. Won by a nook. Time, 2min 7scc. Hack Handicap, 1J- miles. —Nadine 1, Awlia 2, Nero 3. Also started: Jarable, Forest, Polynices, Wond srbolinr, Iccl, and Water o’ Milk. Won by a length. Time, 2min 20 3-ssec. Waipukurau Handicap, If miles.Berengaria 7.7 1, Chamois 6.9 3, Sir Posible 7.6 3. Also started: Hippo, ofia and Lamsdorff. Won_ comfortably by a couple of lengths. Time, 2mm /9 2-osoo. Two-year-old Handicap. 4 furlongs.Bliss 1, Soots Fusilier 2, Ideate 3. \;xo started: Sorapliio. Ariom, Bridge, Reformist, and Ruaoare. Won by tn<» lengths, '.rime, 63sec. Ladies’ Handicap, If miles. —Pik ijo I, Corazon 2, Monsieur Bcsiucaire 3. Also started: Aroha, Npro, Jet d More, Hopefuly Water o’ Milk, Kanina 11. and Waratah. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 54see. T Flying Handicap. 6 lurlongs.—North He ail; 1, Chamois 2, Voetgang 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 20 2-pspc. ' Final Hack .Handicap,. 6 furlongs.— The Limit X .Illustrious 2, Mayflower 3. AT»o started: Awha, Wpnderbdh.n, Tuatahi Reo, Amato, Highflier, and Master Stont. Won by a long lead. Time, lmin Bscc. '''''''

AVAIRARAPA RACES

MASTERTON, April 12

The following are the results of the second day’s races of tho Wairarapa Racing Chib’s meeting:— -•• Te Ngarara Hurdles, H miles—Lcbeccio 1, St. Aidan 2. The only starters. Time, 3min' 33seo. Rotowai Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Advantage 1, Andrew Mack 2, Conquer 3. Also started: Iney, Mussel 1, and Elfrida. Time, lmin lSsec. Moroa Hack- Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Torn 1, Miss Vera 2, Kimmerian 3. Also started: Sealer, Diplomatic, Royal Maid, Swallow, Te Utatua, Grand Myrella, and Sweet Shot. Time, .lmin 19 se®. * •j Tauheremkau Shorts, 5 furlongs.— Projectile 1, Waiata 2, Campaign 3. Also started: Merring, Lady Paul, Mcrrie Lass. Time, lmm 7-}sec. Autumn Handicap, 1 mile—Merne Rose 1, Gaelic 2, Silken. Rem 3. Also started: Effort, Mairoa, Kelso, Merrivonia, and Aboriginal. Tune, lmm 45 2-osec. „ „ , Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs.—lney 1, Alma 2, Sea Queen 3. Also started: Kiltie Lass and Stcp-along. Time, lmin 4 4-ssec. Stewards’ Handicap, o furlongs.— Rock Ferry 1, Aboriginal 2, Clem 3. Also started:Kelso and Oblivion. Time, lmin 5 l-ssec. , , _ Waiohine Hack Handicap, 4 furlongs. —Andrew Mack 1, Purikau 2, Lucretius 3. Also started : Axite, Mcrrie Christman, Kimmerian. Remission, Lady Paul, ■Matira, Sweet Shot, and Happy New Year. Time, 50sec.

CANTERBURY J.C. ACCEPTANCES

[Per Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH. April 12. The following are the C.J.O. acceptances for the second day:— Pcorswick Hurdles. —Stronghold 11. 0. Ability 10.9, Leonardo 10.6, Eurus 10.5, Southern Cross, 9.10. Autumn Nursery.—Rroadsword 9.0, Sharpshooter 8.7, Perle d’Or 8.6, Cvmbiform 8.4. Boutade 8.2, Scotch Plaid 8.0, Rialto 7.10, Restori 7.5, Pianoforte 7.0, Shawnee 6.12, Ingoda 6.7. Templeton Handicap.—Armlet 9.8, Los Angelos 8.9, Gold Thread 8.5, Wood!iev 8.4. Serenade 8.0, Petrovna 7.6, Uarita 7.5. Whistlccrait 6.9, Cerise and Blue 6.7, Montreal 6.7. Yaldhurst Welter. —Federal 9.7, Oijoi 9.5, Merrie Zealand 9.2, Miss Mischief 8.13, Passion 8.9, Contender 8.6, Orsino 7.13, Zetland 7.11, Euclid 7 .7, Blythe Boy 7.7. . Final Handicap.—Lady Disdain 8.10, Sea King 8.5, Chief Lochiel S.S, Merrie Zealand 8.4. Bollin 8.3, Dabchick 8.2, Passion 7.11, Vuldimir 7.10, Herr vest 7.2, Ellerton 6.13, Roscommon 6.11, Euclid 6.7. FEILDING ACCEPTANCES. PALMERSTON N., April 12. The acceptances for the Feilding races are as follows: — Denbigh- Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Mon Ami 8.11, Sandstream 8.10. Tanekaha 8.1. Abcrbrothock 7.13, Hermia 7.9, Nicotine 7.4, Toa Tuhi 6.12, Debonnairc 6.10, Guiding Step 6.7. Awaliuri Hack Welter, 1£ miles. Ciemora 9.3. Midian Canadian 7.9, Mississippi 7.7. _ r . Kimbolton Hurdles, 1-2 miles.— Mauli 11.9, Master Douglas 11.4, Xavier 10.13, Oryx 10.8, Rookby 10.2 Paparaehi 9.13, Whatakura 9.9, Showman 9.5. O roil a Hack Hurdles, U miles.—.Speciosa and Rangihaeta 10.13, Whimper •and Moose 9.13, Finncsseur 9.7, Prince Hassan 9.3. Montague 9.0. Easter Handicap, H miles.—Tangjmoana 9.0. Vlahuta 8./, "Waipaku 8./, Uhlando 8.0. Flingot.7.6, Tangeroa 6.9, Golden 'Gate" 6.8, RaioAe 6.7. RcwaHack Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Nyland 9.3, Nicotine 7.13, Guiding Step 7.11, Hydraulic 7.8. Waipunui 7.< , Singer 6.12, Quick March 6.10, Dcnisli 6.7, Liquid Air 6.7. Makino Welter, about 1 mile.—Bourraso ue 9.5, Longner 9.2, Eclogue 8.13, Roosevelt 8.11, Probability 8.9, Belario 8.3, Tangeroa 8.2, Moscow 8.1, Ciemora 8.0, Anemone 7.9. AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. AUCKLAND, April 12. The following are tlio acceptances for tho third day's meeting of the Auckland Racing Club:— v Maiden Hurdles.—Pantutu 12.3 Noteorini 10.9, Haerenmi 9.11, Modem Hall 9.7, Eblis 9.4. -Weileast 9.3, Carlyle 9.1. Pleiades 9.0. St. Helier’s Hurdles. —Ben Jonson 11.9, Paritutu 11.8, Cuiragno 10.9, Reservoir 9.12, Creusot 9.5, Okaihau 9.3. Onslow Stakes. —Fleet Arrow 7.9, Tukatuka 8.7, Hot Volk 8.0, Impulsive 6.13, Maykoff 6.13, Lady Doon 6.13, Mary Anne 6.13, Etonian 6.13. Gore Browne Handicap—Tattoo 9.3, Explosive 8.13, Miss Advance 8.10, Exeamillo 5.6, Spate 7.11, All’s Well 7.7, Urana *7.0, Micliaeloff 7.0, Don Hannibal 7.0. . . Uuckland Handicap— i.amainupo 8.12, Moriarty 8.7, Gold Lace 8.5, Lochbulne 8 5, Maheno 8.0, Dcvonport 7.13, Inglis 7.12, AVauchope 7.10, Auldearn 7.8, Dardanus 7.4, Santa Rosa 7.4, Sir Artogcil 7.3 ? Foremost / oiu. Antiini / Carmania 6.11, Coromandel 6.9. Autumn Handicap.—All Rod 3.8, Downfall 8.13. Sedition 7.13, Ngapuka 7.10, Sir Prize 7.8, Waimangu 7.2, First Gun 6.13. . Auckland Welter Handicap.—A\ aixnangu 9.2, Delegate 8,13, Scotty 8.9, Dardanus 8.7, Dunborve 8.4, Gladsmuir 8.2, Explosive 8.0, First- Mato 8.0 Wai-lnilyu 8.0, Azoff, V rcevota 8.0, Spate 8.0. Tourists’ Handicap.—Rohungataln 9.0, Miss Advance 8.11, Ilarata 8.6, Hard Rock 8.3, Turbine 7.11, Positive 7.11. Lady Frances 7.11, Anmvell <■ 9, Mistime 7.9, All’s Well 7.8, Durability 7.7, Don Quex 7:5, Silent 7.1, Laurel Wreath 6.12, Matarere 6.12.

The Easter meeting of the Mumvai Maori Racing Club,;> which was to have boon held yesterday, was, on account of the wet weather, postponed until tomrorow. April 14. . , , The following are correct weights for the Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Kaitoa 11:12, Togo IF9 kaikun 11.8, Hay boy 31.8, Jack 11. U Cakewalk 11.0, Catchein 10.5, Watson 10.0, Edna 9.7, Dago 9-0, Moss Rose 8.7, Sam 8.7.