RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 135, 9 June 1910, Page 7

RACING NEWS.

A.E.C. WINTER MEETING. THE CLOSE OF THE SEASON. Tie local racing season was brought to ■a close at Eilersiie yesterday, when the A.R.C. Winter Meeting was concluded. The weather was fine, but the track was heavy and holding. For an off-day, the attendance was exceptionally good. As on the first two days, the various officials got through their duties in a manner that left no room for complaint, while the gathering was admirably conducted by Mr. Spence, who, in the absence of Mr. J. F. Ilartland (through illness), carried out the secretarial duties. THE TOTALISATORS. 'Speculation during the afternoon was- very brisk, the staff of Messrs. 11. U. Hayr handling the sum of £14,133 10/, which makes a total of £41,221 for the gathering, an Increase of £00;> on last year. Thirty-two bookmakers were licensed, the fees from this source for the three days totalling £2050, a falling off of £SSI as compared with last year. THE RACING. Four of the nine carded for the Huni Club Cup declined their engagements, leaving a one-dividend field to go to the post. Totika was made a good favourite, and made the running for a greater part of. the journey, but a faulty jump on top of 'the hill broußlit him to irrief, and the veteran Boxer, outstaying Pleiades, wou easily at the liuisli. Five was again the field that turned out for the Tainaki Steeplechase, a maiden event. King Hippo was a strong w»' fancy, and he duly won, but the way was made easy for him by Arty fallins at the fence into the straight when holding a good winning chance. Dawn and Overtime declined tbcir engagements In tbe York Welter, for whirh Ngapuka was made a shade better favourite than Bollin, while Master Soult was also well supported. Truganiui made the early running, but at the distance Elcctrakoa was in charge, and looked all over a winner, but Master Soult, despite his thumping impost, finishing np his task in a manner befitting his reputation as a high-class racehorse, Just got up in time to win by a neck The public were not slow in recognising the merit of the performance, and the champion was accorded a big reception as Gray brought him back to scale. King Hippo was the ouly withdrawal from the Wiuter Steeplechase, for whun Te Aral, which had the services of A. Julian, was made favourite, with Lc Beau and Red McGregor also well backed. Je Aral was out forcing the pace in the early stages, and although he tried to shirk the old water jump on both occasions, Julian was master of the situation and hnnted him over it. Climbing the lull the last time, Te Aral tired of the struggle, and was caught and passed by Lc Beau ami Loch Fyne. Coming down the hill Beau drew out. and it looked the proverbial "guinea to a gooseberry" on him, but at the last fence he dislodged his rider, and Loch Fyne, struKSling on gamely, just managed to land the stake from Hen McGregor, which made up a- lot of ground over the hiK't round. The good field of eleven came out for the Campbell Hurdle ttac<\ Prophet being a strong favourite. Prophet was always handy, and, making no mistakes, won easily at tie finish, with Tui Cakobau and Wellcast in the places. The Fitzroy Welter, for which fourteen saddled up, provided the best finish of the meeting. Seldom was made favourite, but was never prominent, and, after Lady Betty and Soultoria hurl made the early running. Captain Soult, Flying Soult, and Magneto came throngh, and the trio fought out a great finish. Captain Poult getting the decison by :i head, the judge declaring a dead heat between the other pair for second. The Farewell Handicap also attracted a field of fourteen. Emblem being made a better favourite than Advantage. A mild surprise, however, was in store, for Waiari, Lady' Frances, and Dogger Bank fought out the finish. Lady Frances scoring after a good race. Later details are:— THE CAMPBELL HURDLE RACB HANDICAP of 200sovs. Two miles. V. Kolgor's br g Prophet, Jyrs, by St. Paul—Tawhiti, 10.7 (C. Cress) 1 R. W, Duder's b g Tui Cakobau, aged, 0.10 (Jones) 2 EL Hillary's eh g Wellcast, aged, 0.10 (Flynn) 3 Also started: Ben Jonson 11.1, Parltutu 10.7, Aotea 0.4, Hoanga 9.3, Tua Kitua 0.2, Wuitapu 0.2, Freevata 0.0, Spectre U.O. Aotea was quickest to the first fence, where Hoanga fell. When they settled down Prophet and Aotea were in front, followed by Tui L'akuhau and Tua Kitua. Passing the stand Aotea was the leader, I the order of the others being Prophet, Tui Cakobau, I'aritntu, Waitapu, with Wellcast at the head of the rest, of which Ben Jonson was last. The order of the leaders was unchanged as they raced aloug the back, but crossing the top stretch l'rophet displaced Aotea iv the load, Tui Cakobau lying third, and theu followed Paritutu, Tua Kitua, Waitapu, and Wellcast. Prophet had a couple of lengths' advantage of Aotea at the last fence, the latter striking and falling, and, easily holding his own in the concluding stages, won by three lengths from Tui Cakobau. which was a similar distance in front of Wellcast. Paritutu was fourth, Waitapu and Spectre were together next, with Ben Jonson last. Time, 4-3 2-5. Prophet was favourite. THE FITZROY WELTER HANDICAP of 125sovs. Six furlougs. T. Cunningham's br g Captain Soult, 3yrs. by Soult—Nerekl, 9.0 (Buchanan) 1 W. Campton's b g Flying Soult, 4yrs, 0.3 (Bowden) * Hiddleto-n Mclrose's br f Magneto 3yrs, 9.13 (W. Ryan) • Also started: Souitoria, 0.11; Halm, 9.5; Castle Bluncy, 9.5; Seldom, 0.7; Escamillo, U. 7; All's Well, 9.5; V\Uotahi, 9.5; Peggy Prytle, !).'>; Maroon and . Black, U.I; Lady Betty. 9.0; Don Quex, 9.0. Tiey left the mark iv -ood style, Peggy Pry-dc being quickest ou her feet, but when a furlong was covered Lady Betty was in front, her nearest attendant being Soultoria, after which came Flying Soult, with Al-rs Well most prominent of the others. Turning for home. Lady Betty still maintained ber advantage, but at the distance Flying Soult was in charge, and Magneto and Captain Soult joining issue, a desperate nnish resulted, the trio passing tbe post almost in line, Captain Soult getting the verdict by the narrowest of margins, the judge being unable to separate the other pair. Maroon and Black, Uaku, and Soultoria finished in line about a length and a naif away, the last to finish being Peggy Pryde. Time, 1.23. Seldom was favourite. THE FAREWELL HANOI-CAP of 200SOVS. Five furlongs. K. Heaton's br m Lady Frances, aged, by Eton—Gwendoline, 9.1 (Conquest).. 1 Te Hikaka's b h Waiari, 4yrs, 10.5 (S. Reid) 2 T. Wyllie's b g Dogger Bank, 6yrs, 10.0 (M. Ryan) 3 Also started: Waiata, 10.3; Hohungatahi, 10.3; Advantage, 0.13; Emblem, 9.9; Admiral Soult, 9.4; Overtime, 9.4; Turbine, 9.3; General Soult, 9.3; Paira-waatu, 0.0; Elegance, 9.0; Taka, 9.0. There was some delay at the post, an-d when the 'barrier lifted Emblem was badly left. Hohungo-tani was first to move, and after a ftrrlcng was covered, was joined by Turbine, the pair heading a close bunched field across the top stretch. Turning for home Turbine and -Hohurigata&i were- still iv front, but at the distance Waiari shot out, and looked to have thes race won, but Lady Frances put in a great run oat the outside, and finished up a winner by threeparts of a length. Dogger Bank was half a length further back, third, with Overtime fourth; the last to finish being Pairawaatu. Time, 1.5 3-5. Emblem was favourite. THE WINNING PAYMENTS. Mr C. Shaw, £775; Mesdames Foss and Steuart, £6CO; Mr E. J. Watt, £550; Mr C. Thede, £450; Mr W. C. Ring, £300; Mr V. Bolger, £275; Mr R. Hannon, £ISS; Mr C. Dawson, £175; Hon. J. D. Ormond, £160; Mr T. Wylße, £155; Mr F. Seecombe, £150; Mr X Heaton, £350; Mr A. F. Don-, glas, £145; Mr J. O'Driscoll,' £120; Mr W. Montgomery, £115; Mr R. B. Erica, £100; ' Mr W. Duder, £95; Messrs Tooman and M.cHngh. £95; Mr W. Care, £95; Mr T. Cttnr ningham, £95; Mr F. P. Selby, £S0; Mr R. C. Wallace, £75; Mr J. J. Craig, £75; Mr J. Twobill, £35; Mr W. Davles, £35; Mr R. W. Dnder, £35; Mr To Hikaka, £35; Mr A. C. Selby, £25; Mr L. Pyke, £25; Mr Uighden, £25- Mr C. Morse, £25; Mr A. Alley, £20; Mr T. Morrow, £20; Mr J. McNicol, £20; Mr E. Hilary, £15: Mr Middleton Melrose, £15; Mr W. Campton, £15; Mr J. Laughlin, £10; Mr Bnrgess, £10; Mr T. At. Bowling, £10; Mr I. jttnir, £lfr, Mies G. Ferguson, £10; Hr G-. Cremer, £10; Mr A, Hwteffn, £51 Bracelets?: Mrs E. C Sefljy, £OT;^Mis--J <i(^R_^.M,<ipjinjda,_vSE.