RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 130, 1 June 1908, Page 7

RACING NEWS.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB WINTER MEETING. A SUCCESSFUL DAY'S RACING. WAIPTJ WIXS THE BIG EVENT. The opening day's racing In connection with the Auckland Racing Club's WiuteiAiL'euug took place at Ellerslie ou Saturday last. With the exception of oue or two light ehowers, the weather was fine, UL ' rath:;: track wae very heavy, anu the times receded were consequently slow. The attendant was hardly up to expectations, although there was a fair sprinkling of visitors. the lawu and surroundings presented a pretty appearance, which reflects great jredit on the caretaker, Mr C. Hill, and his staff. Mr E. B. Lnek officiated as judge, Mr A. ii.ohn as timekeeper, and Mr C. O'Connor as siarter, the latter gentleman being at the tob of his form. The racing throughout the day was interesting, the clubs handicapper, Mr Geo ' Morse, coming out of the ordeal well As is usual at Ellerslie, the conduct of the day s sport by the" secretary (Mr j. t. Havtlaud) and the various officiate mder him left absolutely nothing to be dehitch' everytWug Passing off without a THE STEWARDS. The stewards were together on one occasion (after the Maiden Hurdle Race), when the rider and trainer of Xoteoriui were before them to explain that- horse's running, and after hearing statements expressed themselves as not altogether being satisfied, hut took no further action. THE TOTALISATORS. With only a moderate attendance, It was not expected that the machines would handle a large amount, but, on the whole, tne amount passed through by < Messrs 11. H. Hayr and staff, £10,025, was fairly satisfactory. The sum handled is a decrease of £5930 10/ on last year's amount, when, however, the double machine registered £2002, while no bookmakers were present, as on this occasion, when thirtyone paid a license fee of £20 10/ This returns the good sum of £635 10/, so that really the financial aspect Is much, better than lasr. year. THE RACING. Very little interest was attached to the three opening events, which fell to Good I'anh, Wauehope, and Pierre respectively, but with the saddling up of the candidates tor the big event of the day, the Great Northern Hurdles, the excitement began to make itself manifest, and the various coutestaiitis were, for the most part, surrounded by their numerous friends. The Wangauui Century Hurdle Race winner, Waipu, was made a strong favourite, and the sou of Torpedo looked a picture. Pantutu wai second in demand, and no fault could be found with his condition, althougii his forelegs were encased in bandages, 00l was almost as well backed as Paritutn, but the game little son of Soult nardly looked quite ready for the fray, belns a trifle on the big side. Aorangi had a lot of supporters, as did Omati, and the latter was probably one of the fittest horses In the field. None of the others were backed to any extent, the three outsiders being Loch Fyne, Cavaliero, and Cuiragno. "When they lined up at the post Cavaliero was in No. 1 position, Sol being nest; then came Taritutu. Dolores, Lady Hune, and Loch Fyne, while Landlock was on the extreme outside. With Landlock in the field some delay was expected, but very little time was cut to waste, and the fourteen runners were let go by Mr O'Connor to a beautiful start, and as they raced to the first fence in a line extending right across the course, they presented a sight to make the heart of the most pessimistic rejoice. Landlock was first to break the line, but his leadership was short-lived, and when they settled in their places. Omati was In pride of position, with Paritutu and Aorangi as his nearest attendants, and this trrn were the leading division till just on three furlongs from home, when an unfortunate mishap brought them down (Dolores also falling), and robbed the race of a lot or; interest. Through the accident, Waipu and Sol were left with the nice to themselves, the favourite eventually prevailing by two lengths, alter a great struggle over the last three furlongs, and thus breaking the long run of bad luck which has hitherto followed the winner of the Wanganui race. Waipu's victory makes the second win in succession for Mr Donglas, although . probably it will be accounted as a lucky \ victory. At the time of the mishap, Aorangi was going: great guns, and seemed to have the race in his keeping, while Paritutu was in a nice, handy position, and , may have been troublesome. Waipu and Sol also were both gralloping strongly, and had there been no mishap, the race should have proved a_ most interesting and exciting one. Previous winners of the race are:— WINNERS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE. Time, m. s. Two miles. IS92—Mr. J. Roulston's Belmont, 9.5 4 2J 1893— Mr. J. Keswicks Mutiny, O.S 4 125 1804 —Mr. A. M. Robertsons Melinite, 10.5 4 10 IS35—Mr. P. Butler's Libenrtor, 12.8 4 7 IS'JU—Mr. J. Clarke's Hopgarden, 9.11 4 a 1897—Mr. R. 11. SkipwortlTs st. Simon, 12.12 4 11* IS9S—Mr. J. A. McDouald's Opae, 10.0 3 55 IS99—Mr. J. Taylor's Shylock, 0.4 .. 4 3J IUOO—Mr. L. Harris' Cavaliero, 10.0 3 s'Jl laOl —Capt. Russell's Coeur de Lion, 11.8 4 oi IC-02—Mr. T. AVyli.es Royal Conqueror, 11.4 4 1 190ci—Mr. F. Watson's Battleaxe, 10.13 4 71 Two miles and a-quarter. : 1904 —Mr. A. J. Kidds Aka Aka, 9.10, including 51b penalty 4 32 4-5 1005—Mr. J. 13. Williamsons Irish, 10.1, including 51b penalty 4 30 2-5 IEO6 —Mr. J. H. Prosser's -Exnioor, 10.3 4 34 Two miles and a -half. 1907—Mr. A. F. Douglas' Merriwai, 0.0 5 0 1-5 1908—Mr A. F. Douglas' Waipu, 9.13 5 8 PEDIGREE OF THE WINNER. WAIPU. Sire: Torpedo, by Musket from Fanny Fisher, by Fisherman from Coquette. Dam: Oa, by Mute from Waitirl, by Musket from uira. The Cornwall Handicap produced a field of eight, the Sylvia Park gelding, Mahar-' nuui being made a slightly better favourite than Bobrikolf. The latter was always In a good position, and when his rider asked him lor a dual effort, he responded jreneroi'S;y, eventually winning a good race by a bare length. The Ladies' Bracelet fell to Belario by! two lengths from A.hui, and thermal event, the Members' Handicap, to Foremost. Particulars of the later events are:— UItEAT NORTHERN HURDLES, of (jOObovs. Two aud a-hulf miles. O. F. Doußlas' br g Waipu. ased. by Torpedo—Ua, 9.10 (John O'Counel) 1 W. Morgan's br g Sol, 10.2 (\V. Wilson) 2 W. Jjouylus , b 111 Lady Iluue, IO.U (U. Cress) 3 Also started: Paritutu 11.12; Cuiragno, : ll.U; Dolores, 10.10; Le lieau, lo.T; Kiatere, 10.0; Cavaliero, 1U.0; bhowmau, 10.0; Aorau;;i, 0.12; Omati, U. 7; Laudlock, 0.0; Loch fc-yue, 0.2. There was very little delaj' at the post, and the tape eventually lifted to a beautiful start, the large ticld presenting a pretty , picture as they came to the lii-st fence, where it could be seen that Landlock had a slight advantage of Aoraugi aud Paritutu. These were tue leading trio as they pas.sed the stand. After jumping the second fence Omati ran inte the lead, and showed the way along the back, with Laudlock, Paritutu Aorangi, Cavaliero, Waipu, I. c Beau. Showman, and Sol following lv that order, Cuirajjno being whipper in. Omati was still liowlinj? along in front as they passed the stand the secoud time.raritutu beiug second. There was very little change in the position as they ran along the biick. but goiug throifgh the cutting Aoraugi moved up to Omati aud had a slight advantage as they passed the half mile post, with Paritutu close up, aud Sol and Waipu following. At the next hurdle, close to the tljree-furjonj? I post, Aoraugi, Omati, and Paritutu fell, :is did Dolores, leaving Sol ana W-iipu in the lead, and the pair drew away from the rest of tue field, ! li"hting out a great battle over thp last two ! furlongs, W\iipu, however, always having a bit the best of it, and crediting Mr las with his second win in the event by two i»,,,.ni« T.nrfv Hune was a dozen" terwtba.

further back, third, jnst in front of Cuirogno, then came Loch Pyne, Le Beau, Show I man, Kiatere, Cavaliero, and Landlock, l"ime 5.8. Waipu tras favourite. CORNWALL HANDICAP, of 3Sisovs. One and a quarter miles. T. H. Lowry's b g BobrikoS, 3yrs, by Finland—Gossip, 9.4 (F. Davis) 1 L. Coleinan's eh g Leonator, aged, 9.0 (A. Whittaker) 2 M. McLean's eh g Celtic, 4yrs, 9.5 (M. Ryan) 3 Also started: Uranium 10.5, Rauparaha 10.0, White Lie S.lO, Maharanui 8.7, Lord Seaton 8.2, Kecreation S.O. Bobrikoff was the first to break the line, and, joined by Uranium, the pair raced past the stand, with Leonator and White Lie following, anu Recreation last. Uranium was out by herself as they went along the back, Leonator running into second place, then came Bobrikoff, Celtic, and Kaupars"ia. With the exception that Maharanui moved up closer to the leaders, there was practically no change in the position as they crossed the top stretch, and turned for home. At the distance Leouator had taken Uranium's measure, but failed to stall off, a strong challenge by Bobrikoff, which gradually wore him down, and won by a length. Celtic was a length away third, and Uranium fourth. Time, 2.20. Maharanui was favourite. LADIES' BRACELET, of 100 Soys. Distance, li miles. Mrs. J. Bull's br g Belario, 11.2 (Mr. Mitchell) i Mrs Davis' b c Ahei, 10.6 (Mr Melvor) 2 Airs. W. Foss , br c First Gun, 10.0 (Mr. Tonks) 3 Also started—Matioe. 11.2: Mark Time, 11.2; Paniperia, 11.2; Powhiri, 11,3; Kotiti, I 11.0; and Luros, 10.6. ~ When the stand was reached, Kotiti and I Mark Time were in close company, followed Iby Aliei, l'owhiri, and Belario. Going along the back, Hark Time acted as pace-maker, with Kotiti nest, and then came Belario, Mahoe, and Ahei. Mark Time was still in the load, as they crossed the top stretch, with Belario and Ahei as his nearest attendants. Belario ran into the lead, as they turned for home, and, holding his own in the run to the post, flnished up a winner by two lengths from Ahei. which was half a length in front of First Gun. Mahoe was fourth, and Kotiti last. Time. 2.57 2-stll. Belario and Mahoe (brackeled) were favourites. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of laOiOvs. Fire furlongs. Connolly and Winder's br h Foremost. syrs, Phoebus Apollo — Forme, 8.9 (Young) J Mr ,T. Grant's eh m Tauriki. 8.8 (Bradv) •■» Mr C. Weal's blk g Ilaidane, 8.0 ("c. Brown) 3 Also started: Certainty 9.1, Mighty Atom 9.6, Mahono 5.12. Loongana 5.6, Marnngai 5.9, Imprimns 8.6, Guldwife 8.3. Waihou 8.1, Soult Maid 8.1, Frederick 8.0. Waihou caused a long delay at the post but eventually Mr. O'Connor seized a favourable opportunity and raised the tape to an even start. Mighty Atom immediately shot to the front, followed by Foremost Loongana, and Tauriki. At the turn for home, Foremost was ou terms with Mighty Atom, and at the distance was in charge and holdiuK his own in the concluding? 1 stages, finished up a winner by a length and I a half from Tnuriki, which was half a length in front of Haldane. Waihou wae I fourth, and Frederick last. Tim) lmln 8 I 2-osec. Tauriki was favourite. ——————— AUCKLAND RACING CLUB WINTER MEETING. The foilowfng acceptances have been received for the second day's racing-— Orakei Hurdles.—Noteorini 11.5, Tul 10.10 Pukenui 9.12, Pearl Necklet 9.5, Miss Crispin 9.5, Franklin 0.3, Lady Lanta 9.1, CarIyle 9.0, San Paulo 9.0. Tally-Ho Steeplechase.—Loch Fyne 10 12 Kapakapa 10.10, Cinque 10.7, Bullworth 10.2. Lady Lanta 9.8, Matakokiri 9.7. Ranfurly Welter..—Haeremal 10.4. Ahei 10.3, Royal Soult 9.11, Epsom Lass 9.10, Innhn 9.8, Trephine 9.C, Mark Time 0.5, Explosive 9.3. Waiotahl 9.1, Catastrophe !).O, Pamperia 9.0, Cymri 9.0, Escamlllo 9.0, Kotiti 9.0. Luros 9.0. Remnera Hurdles.—Cuirngno 11.1, Waipu 10.12, Lady Hniie 10.9. Dolores 10.8. Creusot 10.2. Ilnutnpu 10.0, 6howinun o.l], Omati 9.0, Landlock 9.1. .lumpers' Flat Race.—Parltutn 11.c, Shrapnell 11.3, T-'ranium 10.13, Dolores 10.4, Showman 9.8. Mahoe. 9.8, Omati 9.3, Tui 9.2, Franklin 9.1. Prince of Wales' Handicap.—Miss Winnie 10.11, Delegate 10.10, Scotty 10.10, Celtic 10.G, Leonator 10.5, Lochbuie 10.3, Foremost IO.'J, Tul Cakobau 10.1, Certainty 9.12. Haldane 9.7. Tamainupo 9.7, Marangal 9.C. Mahnranui 9.3, Belario 9.2, Vasa 9.0, Recreation 9.0. 13.1, Sol 11.12, Nadador 10.11. Inniskilleii 10.9. Loch Fyne 10.2, Kapakapa 10.0, Le Beau 9.13, Mahoe 9.13, Bullworth 9.9, Pierre 9.8. GISBORNTJ RACES. The Gisborne Racing Club has extended the time for nominations for the steeplechase meeting until Saturday, at 9 p.m., at the secretary's office.