THE RACING WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 31, 5 February 1910, Page 8

THE RACING WORLD.

(By WHALEBONE.) FIXTURES. February 9, 10—Egmost Kaclng Club. February 10. 11—Poverty Bay Turf Club. February 12.1C, 10— Otahuhu Trotting Club. February 18, 17—Rotorua Jockey Club.. February Iβ, 17—Tarauakl Jockey Club. February 10—Huntly Racing Club. February 23, 24—Woodville District Jockey Club. February 23, 24, 2G—Duuediu Jockey Club. February s>, 20—South Auckland liaclnji Club. March 3, s—Wanganul Jockey Club. March s—Waihi Jockey Club. March 7, B—Te Aroha Jockey Club. March 12—Thames Jockey Club. March IT—Whakntaue Knciug Club. Mar. 17, 19 — Ohlnemuri i.e. Annual March 26, 2S, and 2U —Auckl.-iuii U.C Autumn. April 8 and 13—Avondale J.C. Autumn. May 21, 24—Takapuua Jockey CluU. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Wager. — In the absence of any stipulation, the bet is off. For "A" to wiu, First Gun would have had to run first In the Cup. There Is every probability of the Soult mare Mabeno being taken South to fulnl her engagement in the Tarauaki Cup. At Sydney, on January 27, the ex-New Zealand pony Frederick (Soult —Hippocampus mare; changed hands for 52i guineas. Provided the weights are suitable, it Is understood Sedition will be taken South to fulfil his engagement in the Waaganui Cup. The Rand is said to be jumping in great style at his owner's place (Hastings), and should be heard of wnen the jumping season comes round. So far, H. Gray has uad thirteen rides at the Takapuna Summer Meeting, but lias only ridden one winner, Mighty Atom, In tie pony race. One of the most unfortunate stud happenings reported for a long time occurred a few weeks ago. That great mare Pretiy Polly slipped twins to the Derby winner Spearmint. The feature of the Takapuna J.C. Handicap, run ou Saturday, was that, out of the five runners, four were owned bj- Walkato residents, and three of them trained In that district. Coruus, which was bought for 200gs at the London December sales by Mr Tanner, Is reported to be coming to New Zealand. He is by Cyllene from Galleottia, and was bought for stud purposes. The Auckland-owned gelding Itarata managed to his expenses at the G!sborne Meeting, winning the Final Handicap, In which he defeated a solitary opponent, the much-boomed Dan Leno. The Sabretache gelding Sabre, which put up a great race over hurdles at Ellerslle at the Summer Meeting, finished last In both his essays nt Takapuna, aud Is evidently a bit below form at present. There were no less than four "Browns" rldiug at Takapuna — C. Brown, R. E. Brown, R. W. Blown, aid S. Brown. The last two, who are both apprentices, arc brothers, but the others are not related. Blue Jacket, which won tiie Auckland Cup for two years in succession, is now at Mr S. A. Taylor's place at Logle Plains, Warm, In Queensland, doing stud duly, and such a hardy horse should do well there. A cablegram from Sydney states that Bobrikoff and Downfall have arrived there in good condition. As Mr. T. 11. Lowry's horses will not be asked to race until March 20, they should have plenty of time to become acclimatised. The New Zealand jockey Ronald Cameron, who went from Melbourne to Launceston to ride Active in the Cup, made up for his defeat in that race by riding Active to victory In the principal race on the second day of fhe fixture. The victory of Arietos In the Rnngltoto Handicap at Takapuna on Wednesday laet Is the first registered by the son of Explosion. Arlstos, however, has not troubled the starter a great deal, but probably his best efforts will be registered over short courses. Tbe Gold Reef mare. Gold Thread, was to have been shipped to Sydney from Wellington yesterday. On arrival, Gold Thread will go Into F. McGrath's stable. The mare is engaged in the Newmarket Handicap, but It is understood she will not be a starter in "that event. The International Pony Plate (14.2), of 3000rs to the winner, run over seven furlongs, on the opening day of the first Calcutta meeting, proved a good thing for Mr. M. Goculdas' lingllsh-bred gelding Refreeher, who won easily by half a length from Mr. J. C. Galstaun's Wlunle R, aud the ex-New Zealander Hughle. The Freedom gelding MlgJity Atom, -which accounted for the pony race at Takapuna on Wednesday, has not won a race since he was successful in the Shorts Handicap at Ohlnemuri J.C. Annual Meeting of 190 S. If people were to believe half they hear, they would have to credit Mr Ring, Ms owner, with considerably more patience than possessed by even "Job." The Te Aroha Jockey Club advertise the programme for their Annual Meeting, which Is fixed for March 7th and Bth. The principal event of the gathering Is the Te Aroha Jockey Club Handicap of 60sovs, while the Te Aroha Cup has OOsovs added money attached to It. Nominations for O. Nash, Te Aroha, on Wednesday next, the 9th Inst. It will surprise many people to learn that In the opinion of at least one trainer of racehorses there is no hay in the world to equal that grown iv Australia. The trainer refered to is J. E. Brewer, who some years ago set up as a trainer In England, and has remained there. All that time, however, he has received regular supplier of hay from Melbourne, and before leaving that city recently left an order for 10 tone of the best oaten hay to be forwarded to him at Newqarket. One of the most consistent two-year-olds seen out for some time is the Salvadan youngster Solus, wlhich has started on seven occasions this season, and has run second on three, third on three, and been once unplaced. In connection with Solus' running, the owner has received very little encouragement from the handlcapper to spin his liorse out consistently, for he has always had a bit the worst of the poundage. Under the present system of handicapping In New Zealand, straight-go-ing owners are not treated as they deserve to be. Another big Australian stud is to come under the hammer. The dispersal of the Wilton Park Stud has been decided upon by the executors In the estate of the late Mr. Samuel Hordern. Since Its foundation, some fifteen years ago, Wilton Park has been responsible for the production of a fair number of hlgh-*£ass racehorses, included amongst them being Collarlt. The sale takes place at T. Payten's Newmarket stables, on Apr.ll 4th, when all the stud mares, with foals at foot and again stinted, will be submitted to auction, as will the imported stallions Haut Brion and Gossoon. Some figures dealing with the turf In New Zealand were furnished recently by the Government Statistician. These showed that for the past ten years 1553 licenses had been issued for totallsators, races had been held on 2917 days, the percentage paid to the Treasury for the totalisators had amounted to £222,664, and the amount invested by the public had amounted to £14.805,744. The population of the Dominion In 1899 was 750,505, and in 1908 it was 960,642, showing that about £1 10/ per head of the population had been Invested in totalisators. This money, however, is not lost to the Investors. It is returned to them lees 10 pec cent. ,

Celtic, the dlcappointing son of Seaton Delavnl, was given his first run over hurdles at Takapuna ou Wednesday. He made a bold showing for about a mile and a-auar-ter, but taen died out of it. A bit of racing over fences will probably work wonders In Celtic, and lie may yet make amends at the Illegitimate same for his failures on the flat.

J. Chaafe, jr., leaves for the South tomorrow, by the ltarawa, with Prophet, which claims engagements at the Egmont Racing Club's Summer Meeting. Prophet Is one Of the most promising hurdle horses seen out in Auckland for some time, aud provided lie trains on all right, should earn much higher honours over fences than fell to him on Saturday. J. CQiaafe, jr., who trains Prophet, rode St. Paul, his sire, in nearly all of his engagements, and as he has been out of luck for some time, it Is pleasing to find him at last with a promising horse.

Very few neople were prepared for tlii dividend returned by Wenonali, vrhen sliu won the Ilobson Handicap on Wednesday Inst, lor, on form, she ought to have been first favourite. In this connection, tin; fact Mint M. Kynn, who bud the mount, line lieen out of luck for a long time, kept a ni'.uiber of people oil her. Tile public are very flckle, for it is only ;i little w'lllt ago Mark was one of our favourite horsemen; but a inn of "outs" has en used a lot of hnrd tilings to lie. snld against him. The veteran, however, confounded his detractors, for though his mount wiia badly placed In the early stages, he gradually worked her through the big field, and riding a desperate finish, just got up iv time to snatch a short head victory. TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. (By Telegraph.—Special to the "Star.") C!IUISTCHL'UCII, Friday. The summer meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Ciub, which started on Thursday, was just as dull and uulutercstlug as u;iy of Its predecessors. The attendance was small, aud speculation practically reached the bed rock of parsimonionsucsi. Altogether the fixture can be written down as the most disappointing ever held at Itleearton. The only redeeming feature was tne weather, which was delightfully tine, while the track, though a little ou the slow side, allorded Ideal going.2 Gulaiifm-lu followed up his Wellington success by capturing thr Trial Stakes from a much better faucieil candidate In Oiitlnnder. Only for the fact that he id troubled In his respiratory organs tlie relative of Nonette, Crncluella. and Los Angelos would be a raluuble property on his Wellington ruu-niug. Federal appeared to have little chance of winning the Hornby Welter Handicap, besides which he looked decidedly overdone; but, getting well away In his accustomed style, he made the pace so solid nil through that Hose Noble could not mite catch him at the Uulsh. Fasnakle scored a comfortable win in the Filly Stakes, but the honours of the race rested with Lrndy Keina. The latter uhe only two-year-old in the contest) put in a splendid effort, and the honours of the race rested with her. I'rlnTs withdrawal fruni the Midsummer Handicap robbed the event of considerable Interest. After a very rough passage Tlkitere put ill ■i sensational List fmir furlongs, and, considering the state -of the course, her achievemeiit deservivi to take rank with the best ever established in the race. Field (iini ran like an arrant duffer, aud has apparently lost his pace, Passion made a runaway race of the Craven Plate, though, had Fllt--nway got better away, she might have reversed positions with the winner. Gravitation was among the Held, but afier going live furlongs he got pushed bito the ralta, and -was the last to finish. It has bpcii calculated that £1 Invested on every horse that started at the Gore meeting would have nutted the investor £00 8/. Plkopo is going well again, nnd will be facing the fences at Wauganiii next month. All lied will probably make his last appen ranee on the racing track lit the Wan gniiul Cuji meeting. He will then be «ont South to ilo stud duty on his owners station at Oainnru. Mr r> Id will contemplates sending Stepfeldt (dam of Klevatlon and Provocation) on a visit to the imported horse Martian licit There (ire likely to be farther develop ments In connection with the disturbance iv the jockeys' room at tin- Ko.-cton im-et-ing. It Is stateil that the stewards took evldonci the matter, nnd that it wll. shortly <ome before the metropolitan body at Wanganul. It Is to be hoped that Hie matter will bo thoroughly Investigated, as that sort of thing tends materially to give, rucln ij ii bti'l nun]o>

AUCKLAND R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

THE GREAT NORTHERN OAKS. After the declaration of second forfeits, the following horses remain in THE GREAT NORTHERN OAKS. One mile and a-half. Mr. E. W. Alison's b f Elegance, by Seaton Delaval—Antelope. Mr. S. Bradley's br f Avoca, by Wairikl— Voice. Mr. J. J. Craig's b t Sea Elf, by Seaton Delaval—St. Evelyn. Mr. Donald MeLeod's br f Kakama, by Soult—Winsome. Hon. J. D. Oruioud's b f Dreadless, by Blrfceubead—Moctdread. Hon. J. D. Ormoud's b f Ortygia, by Blrk-. en'iicad —Alethusu Mr. F. PrcMttui'a eta t Ambiosian, by 3t. Ambrose- Neva. Mr. V. E. Itoss" br f Salute, by Soult - Lady Mnsk.-t. Sir. K. .7. Watt's br f Kilidlni, by Kilcnetau —ilousqiictcrie. Mr. CJ. Hunter's br or blk f Bliss, by stepulak—Faraway. Mr. T. 11. Lowry's br t Ambala, by Slepniitk —Kanee Nuna. GISBORXE RACING CLUB'S SUMMEB MEETING. SECO.VD DAY. (By Telegraph. —Press Association.) GISBORNE, Friday. Beautiful weather prevailed for the second day of the Gisborue Racing Club's Summer Meeting. The racing was good, aud the attendance moderately large. The sum of £4272 was put through the totalis-ator, making a total of £S!'.:i4 for the year, an Increase of £21!>S over last year. The results are:— Electric Handicap, five rmlongs.—Mundlc, ft.O 1: Erin, 7.:;. 2; Pluck. 0.13, 3. Also started: Tcrakato, 7.12; Ilirlui, 7.!): Mayllowor 7.5; Magneta, 7.0. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lvi. 2 :«s. Ladles' Bracelet Handicap, one mile.— rtaldlos, 12.:5, 1; Captain Jingle, 11.5, 2; Local Option. 10.7. 3. Also started: Tyrannic 12.."., Amato 10.11, llauranffi 10.7. Won by a length and a-half. Time. lm. 46 2-ss. Harding Memorial Haudli-ap, one mile and a distance.-—Truganinl. 0.2, 1; Lamsdorff, 7.0. 2: Uallyheigh. S.O, 8. Also started: Dnrdanus 6.13. A splendid Uulsh. Won by hall'-a-h'-ad. Time. lm. oSs. Second County Stakes, seven furlor.gn.— Swarthmore, 7.18, 1: AuMenru, f).4. 2; Cnntlnunnce, S.lO, :!. Also started: Rapate S.lf), Master St»nd 7.0. Won easily by two lenetllß. Time, lm. 2!) 3-.-,5.. Second Hack Flnt Handicap, six furlongs. —Dazzling, X.7. 1; The Chef. 7.0. 2: Ardfert, S.ll. ". A'.sn ran: K>iiinio:ina 8.5, TTkuia 8.3, Xgaml 7.7. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, lm. 3() 1-.->.-. Final Handicap, seven furlongs.—Knrntn, 7.11. 1: Dan l.cno, 7.0, 2. The n-ily starters. Won very easily. Time lm. 30 1-ss. POVERTY BAY MEETING. FIRST DAY'S WEIGHTS. (By Telegraph.—l'ress Association.) GISBORNE, Friday. The following are the weights for the first day of the Poverty Hay Turf Club's Meeting: Welter Handicap, one mile.—Continuance 10.3, Bnldoa lii.n, Capt. .lingle S.S, Donzel 8.8, Fiddler 5.7. Anchor Head S.ti. Gutenby «.(i. Nlwaru !i.-J. Waluiaori S.-J, Ngarul S.O, Tapuke s.o, Amato 8.0. lii-Ni County Stakes Handicap, six furlongs.—Auidearn !Ui. Spate 8.10, Swarthtuiior 8.10, Ilirlnl 5.2. i'oi-t William 7 10, Manupai 7..".. Klya 7.3, The Chef 7.2. Walniaori 7.c. Van I tress 7.0. Uα- al Option 7.0. First Hack Klut Hnndlcsp, one mile.— Continuance !>..-,, lialdos 11.(1, Dau Leuo 8.5, Illustrious S.o. The Squatter 5.4. Ardfelt 5..".. My Darling 7.1k, (apt. Jingle 7.8, lionzcl 7.5. Anchor Head 7.(i, Merry Lawn 7.ti. Uateuby ?.(>. Kauinoana 7.2, I.'kula 7.0, Amnto T.ii. Tnpuke 7.0. Maiden Scurry, four furlongs. —Reformist 8.0, Anchor Head 8.0, Josle K.o. Matiupul s.o. Lord Possible S.o, First .Marshall 8.0, The J 'rummer S.O, Mona Lo ti.i), Hamulra s.ii. Ngarui h.O, Vaultress 8.0, Masonic 8.0 Special 8.«. Telephone Handicap, five furlongs.— — Mundlc 11.18, Te Itatato 7.12. ICrin 7.0. Mayflower 7.5. Magneta 7.7, Rose Lethe 7.7, Stourton 7.7. Durability 7.(5, Manupal 7.4, Martyr King 7.4. l'luck 7..'!. Eiya 7.: i, Lord Possible 7.0, Master Stead 0.10, Special 0.10.

First Hurdles Handicap, one mile and i three-quarters.—Tyrannic 11.8, Reservoir 10.6, ltawhlti 9.5, Te Kainui 9.0. Flylne Handicap, six furlongs.—lranul Oil Trueaninl 9.11, Mundlc 9.1, Auldeara 8.11, Rarata 8.7, Lady.fiohini 8.2, Dazzling T-β, Mayflower 7.1, The Squatter 7.1, ton William" 7.0, Pluck 6.7, Obscurity 6.7, Mil leniilal 6.7. Tiu-anga Stakes, one mile and a-quarter. —Irinul 9.8, Paisano 9.6, Truganlni 9.6. Chanteuse 8.11, Ballyheigh 8.0, Auldearn 713 Rarata 7.11, Lamsdorff 7.3, Spate f.2, Swarthmoor 7.2, Dardanus 6.10, Dan Leno 6.7, Obscurity 6.7, Waimaorl 6.7. EGMONT CLUB'S MEETING. The following are the acceptances for the flrst day of the Egmont Meeting: — Kginont Cup.—Sir Prize 8.1, Milan 7.11, Tiptoe 7..", Swimming Belt 7.5, Bismarck U.IH, Astraea 6.12. Flying Handicap.—Northeast 9.0, Sandstream 8.7. Goldtn Eagle 7.12, Koran 7.10, Clemora cilb. Whareroa Ilurdles. —Playmate 10.11, Itpumnc 10.6, Mount Cook 10.5, Golden Glow 0.0. Oliawe Hurdles.—Walone 10.9, Anemone 10.5, Tanpo U).O, Celtic 9.10, Clemency O.t>, Kauroa 9.0, Maggie Paul 9.8, Nero !).">, Prophet 9.0, The Leader 9.0, Marutoa 9.0. Meremere Handicap.—Te Roti 9.0, Golden Loop 9.0, Mulga Bill 8.11, Toanga 8.0, Redwing 7.12, Timothy 7.11, Kina 7.10, True Shot 7.9, Landshan 7.6, Lady Heroine 7.G, Contralto 7.6, Valentine 7.6, Llllington 7.G, Whana 7.4, Miss Park 7.4, Emblem 7.1, Stewardess 7.0, Clorinda 7.0, Lady Loo 7.0, Speedy Meg 7.0, Stventou 7.0, Sir Tullock 7.0, Idolatrous 7.0. Waipapa Handicap.—Perolina 9.6. King's Prize 8.6, Star Board 8.4. Chase Mab 8.3, Paul 8.0, Redwing 7.8. Bay Paul 7.8, Wainoko 7.7, Lady Lupin 7.5, Sllva 7.5, Queen's Prize 7.0, Mlkuhau 7.0, The Reiver 7.0, Voco 7.0, Raugiwhetu 7.0.