RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 71, 23 March 1908, Page 6

RACING NEWS.

' AUCKLAND BACTNG CLUB'S ... AUTUMU MEETING. •The-following weights have been declared by Mr G. Morse for the principal handicap events to be decided at the Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting, to be held .on IApriLJIS, 20, and,2l:— EASTER HANDICAP. One mile. st lb. sr. lb. Slargnertte ... 9 4 Arc Light 7 7 Zimmerman ..9 3 Downfall 7 6 Gold Crest ... 9 0 Te Aroha 7 5 Slasxer Delaval S 8 Ballarat 7 5 KmußHly... 8 C Montigo .« 7 5 iFrjsco ~. S G Carl Rosa. . 7 4 vMalrata S 5 Advocate ....: 7 3 jMultffid S 5 Tamainhpo ... 7 2 Sir Tristram.. -S 4 Helen Portland 7 2 The Lark S S . Landlock ..... 71 Taneimoana S 3 Rnuparaha ... 7 1 Urairtam S 2 Delegate ...:. 7 1 Cambrian .... S 1 Lcongana 7 0 ■Uhlando So Pohutu 7 0 Dawn S 0 Certainty 613 Moloch 7 12 Miss Winnie Gl3 Veronica 712 Tjenuku ...... 613 Ail Red 712 Golden Eagle 612 Soultline 711 Lady Eohina 612 Celtic 7 9 Gay Paris- 6 7 Swim. 8e1t... 7 9 Lavmia 6 7 ieonator .... 7 9 AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE. About three miles and a-half. St. lb. St. lb. Kiatere 13 3 Khama 012 Lnnisknien .. 10 12 Moeraki 911 Irish 10 7 Capitol 9"JO Loch Fyne .. 10 3 Tarakihi ... 99 Cinque 10 1 Kapakapa ... 9 9 Silica 913 Good Faith .. 9 7 Pierre 9 13 BRIGHTON HURDLE RACE. Two miles. St. lb. st lb. Shrapnel 11 10 -Cachuea ... 10 0 Cuiragna .... 11 9 Claremont .. 10 0 Paritutu 11 6 Playmate ... 911 Maui 11 G Scotty 9 8 Hautapu 11 3 Moeraki 9 8 Lady Hune .. 10 11 Ironmouid ... 9 3 Lc Beau 10 11 Silica 9 3 liiatere 10 4 Loch Fyne ..9 3 Dolores ... 10 4 Banana ... 9 0 Ataahua 10 4 English 9 0 Omati 10 2 Kapakapa ... 9 0 Ghoorka 10 2 Good Faith .. 9 0 WAIPA BACING CLUB'S MEETING. The following weights have been declared by Mr Chadwick for the Waipa Racing Club's meeting:— Handicap Hurdle Race, one mile and ahalf.—Tarakihi ILI2, Miss Crispin 10.G, Baritone 10.0, Pukekohe 9.13, Anna Lombard 5.12, Hillflower 9.8, Harkaway 9.0, Eanger 9.0. Greenhill Handicap, seven furlongs--=: Eosavere 9.6. NCymrl S.u, Nulla Nulla 8.4, ■Rosewood 8.2, "King 7.13, Silvermere 7.10, Eosette 7.9, Memo 7.7, Miss Grizzle 7.7. Te Awamntn Cap, one mile and Miss Crispin 9.0, Henry Havelock 8.12, Frontino B.S, Leonette 7.12, Nulla Nulla 7-11, Pukekohe 7.9, Ngapuka 7.8, King 7.7, Silvermere 7.3, Rosette 7.2, Harkaway 7.9. Maiden Plate, sis furlongs.—Rosavere 9.8, Pukekohe 8.9, Lady Godfrey BJ7, Cymri B.G, Goldsmith 8.2, Liberty 7.9, Miss Grizzle 7.8, Freevata 7.5, jlilster 7.7, Sentry 7.7, Ranger 7.7, Magnet 7.7, Wewa 7.5, Maid of the Forest 7.1, Master Webb 7.0. Sunlight 7.0.

Handicap Trot, one mile and a-half. —Baxter scratch, Kedleaf 3s, .Tanitor 12s, Comet V. 13s, Snip IBs, PlaintffE 18s, Verbeen 21s, •KTni-lr Scott 265, Dorothy Xrean 2Ss.

Frying Handicap, five furlongs.—Miss Crispin 9.0, Frontino 8.8, Henry Havelock 8.6, Rosavere 8-3, Leonette 7-12, Ngapuka 7.10, Eosewood 7-0, Memo 6.11, Miss Grizzle R7.

•RThiviM Handicap, five fnrlongs.—Pukekohe 9.0, Lady Godfrey 5.12, Cymri 8.10, Goldsmith 8.7, Liberty 8.0, Miss Grizzle 7.13, Freevata 7.13, Magnet 7.12, Sentry til. Banger 7.11. Weka 7.10, Maid of the Forest 7.6, Master "Webb 7.0, Sunlight 7.5. Acceptances are due on the 27th inst. h — ;, THAMES-J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. The Autumn Meeting of the Thames Jockey Club was held on the Club's course Bt Parawai on Saturday last The weather was not very favourable, rain falling at Intervals during the afternoon,- but fortnfiately not heavy enough to altogether spoil the sport. The attendance, however, was greatly affected, very few being present from the outlying districts, but a fair number made the jonrney from Ajrcklnnd- Tiie poor attendance had a decided effect on the totalisator investments, and during the afternoon the machines, under Messrs. •Blomnefcl and Co., only handled the sum of £1564 10/, which is :i decrease of £1733 on last year's amount. Twelve bookmakers were licensed, but owfng to a dispute as to the positions allotted them by the Club, two demanded their fees back, leaving ten to call the odds. The fees from this source amounted to £55. so from a financial point of view the gathering was not asuecessful one. Dr. Barclay officiated as judge, Mr. D. Trvohlll as timekeeper, and Mr. E. Hankins as starter, the latter gentleman being particularly happy in his efforts, and his despatches in the various events were of a first-class character throughout. The racing, with the exception of the jumping events, was very interesting, the handicaps of Mr. R. Wynyard prodncing excellent results. The Hurdle Kace and Steeplechase were both fiascos, in the former only two starting. Loch Pyne and English, the latte 1- falling at the second fence, and again at the fourth, leaving Loch ■Fyne to win in a canter by abont half a mile. In the steeplechase three went to the post, Cinque, Khama, and Pierre, Khama, which was in the lead, fell at the brush fence the first time ronnd, bringing down Churae, and though the latter was remounted she had no chance of catching Pierre, which was never asked to go better than a good tJiree-qnarter pace.

The gathering was well conducted by the secretary, Hr. W. H. Potts, and the -carious officials, the last race being got off "well to advertised time.

After the race for the Railway Handicap a protest was lodged against Syren on the grounds of interference. After hearing the evidence tlie stewards dismissed the protest Viewed from the Press box there can Ibe no doubt there was a bad cross, Aristoerate being badly interferen with. Particulars are:—

Maiden Plate of 23sovs?. second fisovs. Six fnrlonss.—Mr. W. Scott's bg Explosive, 4yrs, by Explosion—Neilie. 5.3 (Deeley), 1; Field Marshal. 7.6 (Bucfcanan), 2; "VVaiotahi, 5.12 (Julian), 3. Aiso started: Cyreniac 5.2 (McMiUaen). Tlking 7-6 (Koach), Kaitancati 7.4 (Brady). Lady Aroftn 7JJ (\VLQit- ! taker, Moananui 7.0 (Reid). Tenby 7.0 • (BrowTi). "Waiotahi was first to break the • line, followed by Cyreniac, bat alter they I had gone a furlong lixplosive was In charge jnst clear of Field Marshal, and then came fWaiotahi and Lady Aroha. Expiosrve was , still in the lead as they turned for home, and holding his,-own in the rua to the post, finished op a winner by a length. Time . 3_21 2-o- Explosive was favourite.

Hurdle liace of 40sovs, second ysovs. One and threeqnarter nriles.—ilr. C. Thede's bg Loch Fyne. aged, by Lochness—L'ikau, 10.12 (Nesbitt). 1; English, 9.4 (Gray), 2. Ec only starters. English fell at the sec©r*l fei*ce, antl also tbe fourth, leaving Loch Fj-ne to win by about half a-mile. Time, 4.»0. There were not investments on the jmicMne.

Autumn States of GOsovs, second lOsovs. One miie and thirty yards.—Mr. H. Thompson's bm Sweet Alice, Gjts, by Soult— Princess Alice. 9.0 (Deelev), 1; Hoval Sonlt 1.1 (Brown). 2; Tui, 6.7 (McMillan), 3. Also Started: Montigo S.ll (Buchanan), Syren 7.7 fßrady), Foremost 7.2 (Whlttaker). Sweet Alice and Syren gave a. lot of trouble at the post, but eventually Mr. HanIdns despatched them to a beautiful start, ■Crom which Foremost -was first prominent, =.nd passing the stand, was showing the wray to Royal Soult, with Tui, Syren, Sweet Alice, and Montigo following in that order. Going along the back Foremost and Royal Soult were racing together in close company three lengths in front of Sweet Alice, after ■which came Tui. At the turn lor home Boya! Sonlt showed in front, but when they straichtened up for the rnn to the post, Sweet Alice put in her claim, and quickly settling Royal Soolt, drew out in the concluding stages? eventually winning by two lengths from Soyal Sonlt, which was half a length in front of Tui. which had bad luck during the race through hi 3 saddle slipping back. Syren was fourth, and •Foremost last. Time 1.4S 4-5. Syren was favourite.

Shorts Handicap of 30sovs, second osovs, four furlongs.—Mr A. E. Kelly's br m Lady French, 6yrs, by Soult—Dauphin mare. 7.13 (Deeley), 1; Freebird, 6.10 (Brown), 2; Hikuai, 8.13 (Julian), 3. Also started: Miss Crispin, 7.13 (Brady); Engraver, 7.8 (Buchanan); Alba Hose, 7.2 (McMillan). Hikuai shot to the front when the barrier lifted, clesely attended by Freebird, with Lady Frcneh at the head of the others. At the distance, Hikuai and Freebird were fighting it put when Deeley brought Lady Brcpcft atonsj on the ontside, £nd gradnally -ftsiriag down, the leaders, •wen.ijy a lengffi, "Tim?, EJs, . Jiitf?; Freacfi

Handicap Steeplechase of 60sars, second lOsovs, about two and a half miles.—Mr J. Twohtn's b g Pierre, aged, by Mnskapeer —Delilah, 10.10. (Deeble), 1; ULO (Julhm), 2. Also started: yiia'™, 10.5 (Phillips).- Khama led to the brush fence about half a mile from the start, where he struck and came down, bringing down Cinque, which was close behind. The mishap left Pierre In the lead, and although Cinque was remounted, she , could oeTcr seriously threaten Pierre, which won palling np by twenty lengths. Time, 0.23. Cinque was favourite. Railway Handicap of 33sovs, second osovs, six furlongs.—Mr J. Nelson's b m Syren, oyrs, by Cyrenian—Torment, 7.9 (Whitta&er), 1; Aristocrat, 7.4 (Bnchanan), 2; Miss Crispin, 8.1 (Brady), 3. Also started: Eotoiti, 8.7 (Deeley). Miss Crispin was quickest on her feet, 'followed by Kotoiti, and the pair showed the way to the home turn, with Aristocrat and Syren close handy. At the distance Syren came through, and getting the best of a bumping finish, -won by a length from Aristocrat, which was badly interfered with. Time. 1.19 1-5. Rotoiti and Aristocrat were equal favourites! After the race a protest was lodged against Syren on the grounds of a cross, which was dismissed. Hack Race of 25sovs, second osovs, five fnrlongs.—Sir W. Scott's b g Explosive. 4yrs, by Explosion—Nellie, 8.2 (Deeley), 1; Keep Step, 7.2 (Bnchanan), 2; Freemantle. 7.7 (Brown), 3. Also started: Tui, 8.4 (Brady); Lord Crispin, 8.2 (Roach); Hard Rock, carried S.S (Julian): Lady Arohai 7.2 (McMillan); Elizabeth, 7.0 (Reid); Marino, 7.0 (Whittaker). Hard Rock was ;n the lead, followed by Keep Step and Tui. Crossing the top stretch. Keep Step went to the front, while Explosive ran into second place. At the distance Explosive challenged Keep Step, and a desperate race home between the pair resulted, Explosive snatching a victory by a head. Freemantle was four lengths away, third. Time, 1.5 Explosive was favourite. Welter Handicap of 30sevs, second ssovs, seven furlongs.—Messrs Wonder and Connolly's b h Foremost, oyrs, by Phoebus Apollo—Forme. 8.12 (Whittaker). 1: Montigo, ■ 10.13 (Deeble), 2: Dardanns, 9.2 (Julian). 3. Also started: Waiotahi. S.ll (Deeley). YJfclng, 8.0, J. Roach. Dardanns slipped, and lost a lot of ground at the start, "Walotahi being first to break the line, and showed the way for about half a mile, when Foremost took charge, and from that out the issue was never in doubt, the son of Phoebus Apollo finishing up a winner by a length from Montigo, which was a similar distance in front of Dardanns. Time, 1.34 1-5. Dardanus was favourite. MAUKU E.C. MEETING. The Manku R.C. held their annual meeting at Patumahoe on Saturday last The weather was very unfavourable, heavy rain falling at intervals all day, bjt there was nevertheless a fair attendance. The officials did all possible to ensure the success of the gathering. Five bookmakers were present Following are the results: — Handicap Hurdle Race, one mile and a half.—Mr R. D. Tindall's Bachelor, aged, by Lochinvar, 11.9 (Short), 1; Mr A. Hndson's b g Laddie. 9.7 (Killick), 2; Mr A. 51. Paton's b g Taihoa. 10.0 (Stewart), 3. Also started: Almont, 10.5 (Lisk). Almont took the lead at the start, with Bachelor second, and Taihoa third. Almont baulked at the hurdle at the back of the course, leaving Bachelor in command. Taihoa challenged in the last half mile, but could not get up. and Bachelor won by two lengths. Maiden Handicap, six furlongs.—Mr J. Kean's Nellie Sonlt, by Soult—Maggie, 8.5 (Mahon). 1: Mr R. Ash's br g Three Kings. 6jTs. 5.6 (Sceats), 2; Mr E. Ldsk's br g Walta-ngi, 3yrs, 8.0 (Killick), 3. Only the three started. Waitangi made the running for half' the distance, but then Nellie Scmlt took command, and won easily by four lengths from Three Kings, who beat Waltangi by a similar distance.

Maukn Cnp Handicap, one mile.—Mr K. Thorpe's eh m Sonoma, aged, by Seaton Delaval—Maratea, 8.0 (Ryan), la Mr H. Dempster's eh g Discoverer, aged. 9.6 (Pope), 2; Mr J. Kean's Nellie Soult, 7.7 (Pinker), 3. These were the only starters. Sonoma took the lead at the' start, and though the others closed upou the pony, it was only on sufferance, and in the.-laet furlong she raced clear of the others, and won without the whip by a length.

Flying Handicap, four fnrlongs.—Mr "W. Stewart's b g Ben Blair, aged, by Ben Godfrey—Lady Blair, 8.12. including 131b over over (Pinker). 1; Mr Et: R. Mackenzie's b g Hughie, 3yrs, 8.12 (Sceats), 2; Mr A. M. Paton's b g Taihoa, oyrs, 7.11 (Killick), 3. The winner led all the way, ana had no difficulty :n stalling wff a challenge by Hughie, and winning by a length. Taihoa was eight lengths further back.

Hack Baee Handicap, six fnrlongs.—Mr C. Mooney's eh g Sir Rupert, 4yrs, by Eeauchamp—Grade. 9.0 (Pope). 1; Mr R. Ash's br g Three Kings, 6yrs, 8.7 (Sceats), 2. Sir Rnpert was in front from the start, and won In a canter. Only the two started. Patumahoe Handicap, five furlongs.—Mr W. Stewart's b g Ben Blair, aged, by Ben Godfrey—Lady Blair, 8.12, including 151b overweight (Pinker). 1;. Mr H. R. Mackenzie's b g Hnghie, 3yrs, 8.10 (Seeats), 2; Mr H. Dempster's eh g Discoverer, aged, 9.10 (Pope), 3. Ben Blair repealed his performance in the Flying Handicap, and leading all the way, won by a length. ■Welter Handicap, seven fnrlongs.—Mr C. Mooney's eh g Sir Rupert, 4yrs, by Beauchamp—Grade, 9.0 (Pope), 1; Mr A. Hudson's b g Laddie, 4yis, 8.5 (Kflllck), 2. Sir Rupert had no trouble in beating his sole opponent and galloping easily all the way, won as he liked.