TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 22, 27 January 1902, Page 3

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB.

SUMMER MEETING.

The Takapuna Jockey Club were favoured with excellent weather for their summer meeting, which opened on Saturday. The attendance tuo was quod, though probably not so large as on the opening day of the summer meeting last year. Speculation was good, and Uie sum of ±;s4i»y was passed through the totalisator, as against Jibl^o last yeur, being an increase oi £374. The members of Tattersall's as usual were plying their calling, but business was not no good with them, thougli most of them were on ths winning side, as outsiders kept corning to the front with persistent regularity. The racing was spoilt in a number of events through faulty Starting, indeed Mr Cutis was must unfortunate in some of his efforts with the barrier.

A fieid of eight went out ior the .Maiden Plate, Donnybrook being made a at;.ong favourite, but Zuelika, who also hails irum a country district, was next in demand, and came out at the right end and beat Sly Miss in the home stretch under pressure. Himalaya "was prominent lor half the distance, ami Donnybrook ran a good race, finishing up close, but trie daughter of Seaton Deiaval and Abycios was always handy, and showed her superiority in a marked manner. Gold Web ran very badly, dropping right out of the contest going . down tne back stretch. Northumberland was made a strong favourite for the Calliope Handicap, in which there were but live starters, Aus■terlitz, who was probably not herself, jumped away smartly, and soon placed a yap of several lengths between herself and the rest of the field, of whom Gladisla was running in second place1, Bastion bringing up the rear. Austerlitz remained in front to the straight, where she was passed in succession by G-ladisla, Mary Seaton, and Northumberland, being quite used up. The running of Northumberland was as disappointing as ever. Gladisla's track form did not point to winning merit, but she is evidently better with the colours up than in private. The fine dividends of £11 9/ and £13 8/ were returned on the daughter of Seaton Deiaval and Miss Gladys.

A field of fourteen were sent to the post for the Zealandia Handicap, Jewellery being made favourite, and after her St. Olga, this pair carrying nearly half the total investments. The local mare Hikipene, Lady Avon, and the visitor Highlander came next in favour, but any one of the trio would have returned good dividends. There was only a little delay at the post, for which Hikipene was partly responsible. A poor start was effected, Reclaimer and Telephone setting all the best of it, while Lady Avon, Hikipene and others were left lengths behind. Telephone was done with at the end of three furlongs, having broken down, and St. Olga, Jewellery and Highlander were being ridden to get up. Reclaimer had something left when St. Olga came at him in the straight, and when shaken up won by a couple of lengths. This gelding has plenty of pace, and by g-etting clear from the start had an opportunity of showing it, while some of those that finished behind him were hampered. He was not supported largely by his connections. For the Takapuna Cup there were but six starters, Bluejacket being installed first favourite, Rosella coming next In public estimation. The outsider of the party was Regalia 11, but after Bluejacket and Rosella anything would have returned a capital dividend. Rosella contrary'to expectations got a bad passage going round the first turn, and again at the same place in the second round, and fell back last at that stage. Coronet and Regalia were really always in the front, Regalia leading at the end of the first seven furlongs, when Coronet again asserted himself, and showed a clean pair of heels to the rest of the field the remainder of the journey, Regalia 11. going on second. Sparkling Water passed Bluejacket and Red Lancer four furlongs from home, and going along the back Rosella also headed this pair, but nothing- had a chance with the son of Castor, who got round the turns without interference, and won in the most pronounced manner. • The sensational event of the day was the Plack Handicap, which brought out the nice field of seventeen runners. The start was an unsatisfactory one, Gatelock and Miss Lottie getting quickest away, while Lady Soult aud Leo Delaval were amongst the leading division of those behind them. Miss Lottie appeared to have the race in keeping till the run home, where Leo Delaial got on terms, and won cleverly by the short margin of a neck. There was only one ticket on Leo Delaval on the. totalisator on the Inside machine, and the sensational dividend of £322 4/ was paid; while on the outside the sixteen investments returned £38 3/ each. 11. Franks trains Leo Delaval, who is a daughter of Sea ton Delaval and Leocant, full sister to Paul-Sea-ton. This was Leo Delaval's first race. A syndicate of four had £1 on each horse and thus received £80 11/ each. The Handicap Hurdle Race was an easy thing for tho Hawke's Bay bred Evening Wonder, who was in front after the first round, and in the last circuit drew right away. Royal Conqueror, however, went after him, and got within a couple of lengths, but the rest were beaten off. The time was the fastest ever done on the course, viz., 3. IS 2-5. Evening Wonder looks a very much improved gelding since he was in Auckland last. He was made favourite. Rufus did not look over well, and Dingo ran one of his worst races. The Taranaki pony Sea Spray never gave the rest a chance in the Pony Race, as she got away well and led from end to end, though she was hard at it to shake off the attentions of Orange and Blue at the finish. Orange and Blue has never run a better race. Takapuna was made second favourite for the Stewards' Handicap, but victory rested with the one that received most support. This was Landlock, who won somewhat easily from Scotty and Highlander. Takapuna was left standing at the post, and there was a lot of hooting from cha stand and hill. ZEALANDIA HANDICAP of 100SOV3, second lOsovs from stakes. Distarce, 5 furlongs. 7SJ—J. Bennett's eh g Reclaimer, by Recluse, 6yrs, 7.12 (Julian) 1 257— J. Chaafe's St. Olga, 5.4 (Searle).... 2 2i)3—D. McLeod's Jewellery, 7.12 (Ryan) 3 Also ran: 34 Telephone, 5.12 (Qui.iton); 9G Highlander, 8.6 (Abb'Hi>; 112 Lady Avon, 7.12 (Sceats); 39 Cumille, 7.8 (Jenkins); 41 Rosiphele, 7.4 (.Buchanan); 11 Golden Rose, 7.0 (Speakman); 125 Hikipene, 7.0 (Percival); 31 St. Rowan, 7.0 (Satman); 52 Despatch, 7.0 (Barr); 10 Brilliant, 0.10 (Pennell); 25 Cuirasette, G.lO (Porter). Mr Cutts had some trouble in getung his horses away, and the start was a very straggling one, of which Telephone and Reclaimer got all che oest. These ■two carried on the running down the back stretch, being three lengths ahead of St. Olga, with Jewellery close up, both already being ridden. Roun-'lini? for home Telephone was in trouble, while St. Olga put in a challenge. Chaafc's filly, however, was uiiable to catch the leader, who won by nearly two lengths, Jewellery two lengths off third, and Highlander close up fourth. Time, 1.4 1-5. Dividends: Inside, £14; outside, £9 9/ti and 19/ G. TAKAPUNA CUP HANDICAP of EOO soys, second 40SOVS, third lOsovs from stakes. One mile and a half. 166—L. Marshall's b h Coronet, by Castor—Necklace, aged, 7.13 (Julian)... 1 71-D. McLeod's Regalia 11., 7.0 (Me--84-R. Emmerson's Sparkling 'Water, 7.0 (Satman) J Also ran: 459 Bluejacket, 9.9 (Sceats); 402 Rosella, 3.10 (Gallagher); SO Red Lancer, 7.5 (Buchanan). Coronet got slightly the best of a good start, and led along the back stretch from Regalia, Bluejacket last. Passing the judge's box the first '.ime Regalia had assumed command, with Coronet, Bluejacket and Red Lancer in close attendance, and Rosella last. Coronet once more took charge of affairs, running down the back stretch, and coming away won with ease by four lengths from Regalia, Sparkling Water a similar distance further away, Rosella fourth. Time, 2.40. Dividends: Inside, £7 14/; outside, £6 3/. FIRST HACK HANDICAP of GOsovs, second lOsovs from stakes. Five fur--16-H." Frank's b f Leo Delaval, by I Seaton Delaval-Leoeant, 3yrs, 7.8, L {Phillips) •••• *

12S-G. Barnes' Miss Lottie, 7.10 (Lindsay) 2 149— J. McGrath's Lady Soult, 8.4 (Moberly) 3 Also started: 16 Rocket, 9.0 (McGregor); 127 Cressy, 8.4 (Taylor); 59 Mount Zeehan, 8.0 (Abbott); 121 La Polish, 7.13 (Sceats); 210 Gatelock, 7.12 (Julian); 4 Fairy Seaton, 7.12 (Speakman); 12 Tortoiseshell, 7.12 (White); 4 Fabannie, 7.9 (Searle); 04 Ding Dong, 7.G (McKay); 16 Fairy House, 7.5 (Pennell); 315 Mechanic, 7.5 (Percival); 12 Etona, 7.3 (Porter); IS Bloodstone, 6.12 (Jenkins); 21) Francis Love joy, 6.12 (Satin an). Gatelock got somewhat the best of an indifferent start, with Miss Lottie close in attendance. At the back turn Miss Lottie was in command, while Lady Soult was upsides with Gatelock. A great race ensued up the straight, the little thought of Leo Deiaval, who was never I'ar away, coming through and winning by a neck from Miss Lottie, Lady Soult close up. Mechanic was pulled up. Time, 10 1-5. Dividends: Inside, £322 4/; outside, £3S 3/ and £2 4/6. FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES oC 100 soys; second lOsovs from the stakes. Two miles. , *■ 221—D. Thomson's b g Evening Wonder, aged, 10.12 (A. Hall) 1 107— T. Wyiie's Royal Conqueror, 9.7 (Wiison) 2 156— H. Moody's Tim, 10.12 (West) 3 Also ran: 137, Dingo, 10.9 (Munroe); 110, Rufus, 10.2 (Berry); 30, Gunlire, 9.5 (Howard); 29, Lightning, 9.0 (Mitchell). Tim went away with a length lead of. Rufus, the latter being soon displaced by Evening Wonder. Tim was still in front passing the stand, with Dingo last. In the final round Evening Wonder drew away, but Royal Conqueror came with a rattle and got to within two lengths of the winner; Tim a hundred yards away third. Time. 3.4S 2-ss. Dividends: Inside, £2 13/; outside, £2 13/6 and £1 IG/C. FIRST PONY HANDICAP of 65sovs; second lOsovs. Five furlongs. 69— E. Putt's g m Sea Spray, syrs, by Uebel—Leona, 7.5 (Chaafe) 1 204— T. Barr's Orange and Blue, 10.5 (Smith) 2 132—L. Marshall's Girton Girl, 6.7 (Porter) 3 Also started: 34, Blue Paul, 10.-1 (Smith); 293, Sentinel, 5.7 (Abbott); 37, First Whisper, S.O (Barr); 67, Ukase, 8.0 (Searle); 81, Princess Perkins, 7.5 (Speakman); 17, Pukiori, 7.4 (Phillips); 9, Mimosa, 6.10 (Parker); 150, Mamoa, G.lO (Buchanan); 46, Rapid, G. 7 (Satman); 30, Annoyed, Q.l (Jenkins). When the barrier rose the colours of Sea Spray were to be seen in front, Annoyed and Orange and Blue nearest, and this order was maintained till the straight was reached. A fine race home resulted in a two lengths! win for Sea Spray,while Orange and Blue had a length the better iof Girton Girl. Time, Imin 6sec. Dividends: Inside, £10 17/; outside, £14 9/ and £1 8/. STEWARDS' HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 2SI—A. Coleman's b g Landlock, 4yrs, by Flintlock)— Dreamland, 7.11 (Buchanan) 1 179—D. McLeocTs Scotty, 7.2 (Lindsay) 2 151 J. McLennan's Highlander, 8.3 (Speakman) 3 Also ran: 243, Takapuna, 9.4 (Gainsford); 77, Sundial, S.C (Gallagher); 74, Balbirnie, 7.12 (Chaafe); S5, Lady Avon, 7.9 (Sceats); 40, Cavalry, 7.5 (Pine); 36, Donnybrook, 8.10 (Phillips); 13, Brilliant, 6.7 (Satman). The start was an indifferent one, Takapuna being left at the post. Lady Avon made the pace fast down the back stretch, but at the bend Landlock had drawn level. The .Flintlock gelding coming awaywon comfortably by two lengths from Scotty; a fair third. Time, 1.17 3-ss. Dividends: Inside, £3 14/; outside, £2 17/ and £1 8/.