RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 26, 31 January 1910, Page 7

RACING NEWS.

TAKAPTOTA JOCKEY CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. ■UNFAVOTJRABtrE WEATHER. The Tabapuna. Jockey Club's Summer Meeting opened on Saturday in most unfavourable weather. When racing commenced it was showery, but, after the first race, rain set in, and continued without cessation until the last race wae run, when it stamped. The course and surrutirdings became very sloppy, but the track was in much better condition than would be imagined under the circumstances, and stood the racing well. Notwithstanding the unpleasant conditions under which the racing was conducted, the attendance was large, while the sport was of a fairly interesting character, the Takapuna Cup in particular providing an exciting finish, Uranium just snatching a victory by half a head from Wauchope. Since last meeting several improvements have been effected to the course, the most noticeable being two up-to-date number boards, and a new railing round about half the track. The number boards In particular were greatly appreciated, and can be seen , from every point, of the course. Mr W. J. Ralph officiated as judge, Mr S. Kohn as timekeeper, and Mr C. O'Connor as starter, the Latter gentleman being very successful with his dispatches. With 6uch adverse circumstances to contend with, due allowance could be made had any hitch occurred in the arrangements, but the afternoon's sport was conducted by the secretary (Mr R. Wynyard) and the various officials In a manner that left absolutely no room for complaint. THE TOTALISATORS. The lain affected speculation to some extent, but the falling off in the totaltsatora' investments was not nearly as large as generally expected, and during the afternoon the staff of Messrs W. Blomfield and Co. handled the ran of £8522, which Is a decrease of £194!) 10/ on the corresponding day last year. In addition, thirty-five bookmakers paid a license fee of £15, the fees from this source amounting to £525. THE RACING. - The opening event, the Maiden Plate, attracted a field of nine, Waipa being made a better favourite tban Prince Lea The winner turned up in Fuss, which won nicely from Spectre end the favourite, and credited her owner with a long overdue victory. Minstrel was the only defection from the two-year-old event, tile Calliope Handicap, leaving nine to face the barrier. Solus waa made a strong favourite, and put up a good light, but had to succumb at the Unlsh to Wenonah, a well grown filly by Spalpeen, which w:is badly placed in the early stages, but finished up her task In great style. Wenonah is the first of Spalpeen's stock to race.

Backers made no mistake in selecting Waiari as favourite in the Zealandia Handicap, which attracted a field of ten, the son of St. Paul being practically in front throughout, winning very easily at the finish.

Of the twelve acceptors in the Takapuna Cup Te Aroha was the only one that failed to appear. When the machine closed Ngapukn was a good favourite, while Uranium, Lochtoule, Wnuchope, Tanekaha, and Elegance wore all well barked, the outsider being AzofC. Azoff and Klegance made the early running, just clear of Lochbuie, Uranium, Tanekaha, and Wanchope. Half v mile from home. Uranium took a hand in forcing the pace, and, turning for home, was slightly in front of Azoff, Tanekabn, and Wauohope. The hist mnned came out at the distance with a strong challenge, and a great race resulted. Uranium snatching a ■victory by a bare half head. Tanekaha, which wrenched himself during the race, and was very lame on pulling up, was three parts of a length away, third, with Azoff fourth. The favourite, Ngapuka, got a vcrj bad run. and was never dange.-ous.

The largest fleld of the day (thirteen) saddle/" up for the Ferry Handicap, th-p defections being Puss, Lady Betty, Ilaku, and Toa Tere. Madam Soult was mnde Iα vourlte, and justified her selection by win. ning uk-ely by a neck from Rol> the Rnnter, one of the outsiders of the field which made practically all the running.

llautujm, Tui Cakobau, and Pleiades declined their engagements In the Orewn Hurdles, Loo belng'made favourite in a fleld of six. The favourite waited on the leaders, First Barrel and lloanga, till half a mile from home, when he went to the front, and never U-ft the issue In doubt.

Only Nora Soult failed to mmp ont in the Pony nandlonp. for whlrh Effulgence wns mnde a good favourite. The race provided a mild surprise, the winner turning up in I'orbT Pride, the outsider of the field, which cave her popular owner a well deserved win.

Tho withdraw*! of Turbine, Admiral Sonlt, ami ElccaDoe, left a one-dividend Dold In the concluding event, the Stewards' Handicap, nnd Hobungatalii was made a very stronir order. The favourite ms parly In difficulties, Sir Artegal leading all the way, and winning comfortably, with Tarina and Mies Winnie in the places. A GOOD PERFORMANCE, The feature of the afternoon's racing -was the success of the horses trained n<t Tvllerslie by T. A. Williams, which won four races and ran one third out of the live races in which they started. Thr local horseman. C. Brown, was also in pood form, riding four winners aud two thirds out of six rides. TAKAPUNA CVV. Distance, one mile and three furlongs. N'ormnn Banks' eh in Uranium, ased, by Lcolantis—Brownie 5.3 (Brady) 1 W. C. King's b h Wauchope, syrs, S.lO (GYay) 2 Te Kil-.aka's b g Tnneknho, syrs, 7.9 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: Ngaptika 8.11, Lochbnle 8.2, Coromandel 7.10, Hiinlock 7.5. Aristocrat 8.13, AzofT G. 1 1 ,, Epsom Lass 0.10, and Elegance c>. 10. i When they settled down Lochbule and AxofT were the lenders, the order of the others being Elegance, Uranium, Wauchope, Tanekaha, Coroniaudul, Epsoui Lass. Aristocrat, aud Uimlock. with Ngapaka last. Ixwhbuie lost hie position crossing the top stretch, where Elegance ran up to Azoff, and the pair were In close company when they passed the stand. Thou came Uranium, Tanekrthu, Coromam'.el, and Ixicbbnlo. Going along the l)ack, Elegnnoe fell away, beaten, Uranium joining Azoll in the lend, the pair racing together, with Tanekaha. AVauehope. and Loehbuio most prnniinont of the others. Crossing tlie top stretch, Taneknha and Wauchope moved up, and were within striking distance at the home turn. When the terraced were reached Uranium had charge, but, a littlp further on Wauchope challenged, and tbe pair raced past the post locked together. Uranium getting the verdict by half a bead. Tanekaha was tiiroo parts of a length away, third, nnd th-eu came AzofT. Coromandel, LochDnie, Epsom Lass, and Ngapuka, witli Elecance last. Time, 2.32. Ngapuka was favourite. FERRY HANDICAP, SOsovs. Distance, five furlongs and u-half. R. L. Clelands br m Aiadame Soult, by Soult-Tanekan, 4\ rs. 9.0 <C. Brown) 1 TV. Brown's b g Koli tlie Ranter, Tiyrs, 8.6 (Speakmaii) 2 W. Parata's br g Steplink. oyrs, B."> (F!rady) H Also started: Cast'.e Blaney S.n, Captniu Snult 8.6. flying Roult B.(i, Mns<-adine" v..r>, Mary Anne 8.4, Monocle 8.4, Para-wai S.-S, Aristos SA, Mntarcre S.-J, and I'nirawaatn 8.4. Stepllnk was first to move, but before they had gone halt a furlong ito.i rue {tauter was iv front, with Steplink as his nearest attendant. Then came I'oinuvaatu. Mrs endiuo, Madame Soult, and Captain Sonlt. Rob the Ranter still hnd coinnmncl as they crossed the top stretch, with Madame Soult next, and Steplink and Muscadine mosi prominent of the others. Rob tbe Ranter maintained his advantage (ill the distance was reached, where Madame Soult challenged, and, quickly settllnc; the leader, won comfortably by a nark. Steplink was a length away, third. Then came Monocle Aristos, Flying Smilt. ami Parawai. Time, 1.13. Madame Soult was favourite. OREWA HANDICAP HURDLES of lOOsovs. 12 uiile. H. Weal's eh s Leo. by r.eolanfls — Bracelet, ag»d. IO.G (Porter) J W. Montgomery's eh g Hoanga, 4yrs, 9.0 (nonie) 2 F. Seeromhp's cb g First Barrell, 6yrs, n.o (cn»-;."i a Also started: Rangihaeta 10.0, Sabre 3.3, King 0.1. When tuey tame to the first fence, where Sabre fell, lloanga liad charge, followed by Firs' arrel ajui Leo. Going aloug the back, -st Barrel was the leader, the order of the others being Hoanga and Leo, with Rangihaeta and King some distance away. There was practically no change in the positions as they passed the stand tbe second time, bnt half a mile from home Leo went to the front, and. from that out, tbe issue was never in doubt, th e favourite eventually winning by two lengths from Hoanga, which was a similar distance in front of Eirst Barrel. King was—fourth, jTin»e,,a.29....,Le*?wus. favourite. :

PHSST POKT BCA-KDtCAP oT TS&on. Distance, five fnrtongs. A. Saddler's b m Peggy Pryde, by St Peter—Gaiety, 4yrs, 6.7 (E. W. Brown) 1 M. Jones' b m Miss Stella, syra, a 2 (B. E. Brown) _-..___ z J. George's br g Malta, 4yra, 7.4 (McMillan) 7L... .. 3 Also started: Mistime 8.13, Cyrona 8.5, Effulgence 7.6. After a delay at the post, the tapes went np to an even, start. Maika was flTst to move, bat was immediately displaced by Effulgence, followed by Peggy Rryde ami Miss Stella. This trio raced on terms for about a furlong, when Peggy Pryde drew out, and, making every post a wlnntng one, finished up a winner by three lengths from Miss Stella, which was a length In front of Maika, Mistime was fourth. Time, 1.13 1-5. Effulgence was favourite. STEWARDS' HANDICAP of lOOsovb. Distance, five furiongs and α-half. T. A. wni-rms' eh g Sir Artegal, by Stepnlak—Biitomart, 4yre, 7.4 (C. Brown) 1 W. J. Barleyman's br m Tarma, aged, 7.1 (R. W. Brown) 2 R. Hannon's eh m Miss Winnie, aged. 8.1 (Brady) S Aiso started: Deronport 7.11, Hohungatahl 7.7. There was no time wasted at the poet, the barrier lifting to an even dispatch. Sir Artegal was first to move, and set out to make the running, with Mfas Winnie, Hohungatahi, and Devouport close up. 6lr Artegal still had charge when they turned for home, and, easily holding his own in the run to the post, won by three lengths from Tarlna, which finished fast and beat Miss Winnie a head for second honours. Devonport was foni'th. Time, 1.11 2-5. Hohungatahi was favourite. NGABUAWAH3A RACES. The -NgOTuawaMa races were rm> on Saturday. Results:— Hurdles.—Tere 1, Cudweed 2. The only starters. MaWen Plate.—Uvonta 1, Hokomai 2. Nine started. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.18 1-5. Ngaruawahla Cnp.—Caruso 1, Liberty 2, Notporini 3. The only starters. W-on by a length and a half. Time, 1.42. Publicans' Purse.—Frontlno 1, Romantic 2, Kaimate 3. Also started: Hard Rock. Won by two lengths. TMme, 1.18. Maiden Trot.—Goosey 1, Greywell 2. Six started. Time, 4.51 1-5. Hack Race.—Bine llocket 1, Lieonlte 2. Time, 1.5. Wainjraro Handicap.—Xavonia J, Report 2. NotL-oriiii 3. Flying Handicap.—Frontlno 1, Caruso 2, Liberty 3. EGMONT RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. Mr G. Morse has declared the following weights in connection with the Egmont meeting: — Egmont Cnp. — Sandstream- 9.0, Uranium 8.11, Wauchope 8.11, Advocate 8.0, Ngapuka 8.6, Mendip 8.2, Sir Prize 8.1, Lady Medallist 8.1, Muskeriy 8.0, Waitapu 8.0, Koran 7.13, Milan 7.11, Lochbuhio 7.11, Tiptoe 7.5, Carmania 7.5, Swimming Beit 7.5, Te Puia 7.0, Bismarck 6.13, Astrea 6.12, Aristocrat 6.0, Slarton 6.7. Flying Handicap. — North-east 9.0, Tnitoko 8.9, Sandstream 8.7, Miss Winnie 8.1, Loehbuhie 7.12, Golden Eagle 702. Koran 7.10, Kiireroa 7.8, General Soult 7.8. Gipsy Belle 7.7, Hohungatahi 7.5, Lady Menschikoff 7.5, Cyrene 7.4, Wlnunera 7.3, Lethean 7.0, Shannon Loss 7.0, Te Roti 6.13, Overliuve 6.13, Nlicotlae .Clemora 6.10, Starboard 0.7. Whareroa Hurdle Race. — Maidl 11.0, Playmate 10.11, Reumac 10.6, Mount Cook 10.5, Hautapu 10.4, Moose 10.0, Armagh 9.13, Showman 9.0, Golden Glow 9.0. Oklawa Hurdle Race. — Wuionc 10.9, Anemone 10.5, Taupo 10.0, Otitic 9.10. Clemency 9.!), Kauroa 9.9, Maggie Paul 9.5, First Barrel 9.5, Hero 9.5, Prophet 9.0, Life 9.0, Kaiwaka 9.0, The Leader 9.0, Marutoa 9.0.

Meremere. Handicap. — Te Hotl 9.0, Te Kuhuraugt Sl.o, Golden Loop 9.0, Mulga Bill 8.11, Toango 5.6, Aimwell T. 13, Redwing 7.1-, ApoUinails 7.12, Timothy 7.11, Klna 7.10, Bay Paul 7.10, True Shot 7.9, Hinekoraugi 7.0, Langehan 7.C, Lady Heroine 7.t>, Contralto 7.6, Valentine 7.6, Billlngton 7.(5, St. Tarra 7.0, Uhuna 7.4, Miss Park 7.4, Kildonan 7.3, Scarlet Woman 7.2, St. Klldare 7.1, Emblem 7.1, Castle Blaney 7.0, Black Watch 7.0, Solemn 7.0, Stewardess 7.0, Clorlndtt 7.0, I_idy Loo 7.0, Speedy Mac 7.0, St. Venton 7.0, Sir Tullock 7.0, Idolatress 7.0.

Walpapa Handicap. — PeroUna 9.C, Goodwin Park 9.0, King's Prize 8.6, Starboard 5.4, Chase Mah 8.3, Tarn Glen 8.1. Brilliancy 8.1, Paul 8.0, Attention S.O, Redwing 7.5, Bay Paul 7.8, Waimoko 7.7, Lady Lupin 7.5, Sllva 7.5, Tsushima 7.4, Miss Paik 7.2, Scarlet Woman T.I, Royal Youngster 7.1, Queen's Prize 7.0, Nukuluill 7.0, The Reiver 7.0, Wai Arlki 7.0, Voco 7.0, Rnugowhttu 7.0, Flying Cloud 7.0.