THE RACING CARNIVAL.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 310, 30 December 1915, Page 8

THE RACING CARNIVAL.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. I j SECOND DAY'S RACING. The second day's racing in connection | with the Auckland Trotting Club's Summer j Meeting took place at Alexandra Park yes-1 terday afternoon. The weather was fine| and there was a good attendance, the racing again being of a very interesting character. Prior to the Summer Cup the stewards were asked to decide as to whether J. I Bryce, who trained Mandarene, was eligible •to drive Princess Sherwood in the event, it being claimed that she came north in his charge, therefore he was virtually the trainer. The stewards, however, held the opinion that Bryce could not drive the mare, and he then had the seat behind Mandarene, -which won. I Country Belle had another try at the mile record, but again failed, and wilJ make another attempt to-morrow (Friday). THE TOTALIZATORS. Speculation was fairly brisk, the sum of £20,504 10/ passing through the machines, which, however, is a decrease of £595 10/ on last year. The total for the two daya reached £43.388 10/, as compared with £46,459 in 1914. Particulars are:— THE FAVOURITE BEATEN. All the acceptors came out for the OakHandicap, and Tattles was sorted out as something approaching a moral. Jaylyn was a good second favourite, and a little money went on Rio Grande, but it was the general opinion that the race was between the first mentioned pair. Tattles soon ran past the horses In front of her, and going along the back the last time it looked a certainty she would score, but crossing the top one of her boots came loose, and she began to mix it, and Jaylyn got within a len-gth. Onec in tie straight Jaylyn moved up, and Tattles, losing the boot altogether, broke badly, and Jaylyn drew out to score a popular victory by a length. Proud moor. Rio Grande and Miss Ilaon Jim., were in a bunch a hundred yards away. A LUCKY WIN. There were no wltbdrawaTs from the Tramway 'Handicap, and in a field of nine Woodvere was backed down to odds on, carrying about seven hundred tickets more than Tim Doolan, which had four Grattan, the only other to get anything like decent support. Tim Doolan soon had a break on the field, and going along the back looked to have the race in safe keepIng, Huon Grattan being second at this stage, and the favourite and Shanghai some distance back. Tim Doolan left his feet crossing the top and again in the straight, and Woodvere finishing very fast lasted long enough to win by a length and a-half from Shanghai, which came with a great rattle from a long way back, nnd just canght and beat Tim Doolan. The favourite was lucky to win, for had Tim, Doolan kept down Ue must have won easily. THE BIG RACK. The six acceptors came out for the Summer Cup Handicap, the Sydney mare Rena Pointer being sorted out as the most likely to score, and four hundred tickets more went on her chance than on Mandarene. Princess Sherwood and St. Ursula were evenly backed with seven hundred less I than the .Inst named., the two outsiders being FaeblpsJ l rpp.i.and''!Stee] Bell. The favourite only flattered her backers for a little over six furlongs, when it conld be Mandarene took charge. Passing the stand the last time Mandarene was the leader, while St. Ursula and Princess Sherwood were both going well. The last named got In a pocket trying to get tbrongh on the rails, and broke badly, spoiling a good winning chance, and St- Ursula was left to chase Mandarene. The scratch mare put in a flne run along the back, and crossing the top was within a length of the leader. -She was almost on terms as they turned for home, but the effort to catch Mandarene told its tale, and she tired in the run down the straight, victory going to Mandarenc by a length and a-half. Fashionwood sot third, twenty lengths away. The race was run In the very fast time of ■4.35 3-5. A GREAT RACE. The withdrawal of Clive left seven to contest the Christmas Handicap. The Southern mare Scenery n-as backed down to a very short price, having more than double the amount on her number than I Bell Gray, with money for Wallace M. and I Sundial. The race gave rise to a great finish. As they went along the back the last time Bell Oray had a slight advantage of Hula and Sundial, -with Scenery and Wallace M. within a length. rSundial took charge as they crossed the top, but once in the straight Bell Gray had charge again, while Hula, (Scenery and Wallace M. i all put in their claims, and the spectators ! were treated to an exciting finish, Hula I outstaying the opposition and getting the I decision by three parts of a length from Bell Gray. The favourite was a length away, third, with Sundial and Wallace M. close up. A WIN FOR THE FAVOURITE. The Epsom Trot saw the cfent acceptors saddled up, and it was a good betting race. J The Sydney horse Panl Huon, which was i purchased last night by Sir J. Smith, of ChTistchureh, was Installed favourite, but there was plenty of money for King Capitalist and Hova, in fact all the field got good support. Tod Bells made the early running, bat began miring it, and then -Blackthorn took caargp, leading along the back the last time, with the favourite second and Kirikiriroa third. Paul Hnon got in front when they turned for home, md looked like winning easily, .but Blackthorn came again, and the favourite had u> be shaken up to win by a neck. Kirikiriroa. got third, four lengthe away. JOHN DILLON WINS. When set the task of finding the wnner of the Ranfurly, punters made John Dillon the hottest favourite of the meeting, and he was entrusted with considerably over a thousand pounds. Jewel Chimes was the only otler horse in the race to secure any support, the pair carrying two-thirde of th» j money invested "between them. After a false start, the field left to their times, and the favourite was in the lead before the stand was reached. The only serious opposition cam? from Jewel Chimes. The little fellow did not trot kindly over the first half-mile, but in the final spin along the back stretch he ran through the full length of the field. He continued to make np a lot of leeway in the straight, but could not overhaul the favourite, and Edwards landed Ills first winning drivo of the meeting amidst applause. ■RESURRECTION AT LAST. Celtic was the only defection from the Dominion Handicap, for which Arrnh Wanna was sorted out to carry the bnlk of the money invested. Lady Child was next in demand, and there -was support fortheoinln;; for St. Trella, Casling, Resurrection and Mount Albert. The favourite was first h> more, but Resurrection soon established a big break, nnd going along the back was out half a dozen lengths in front or :he' field. At the bend the favourite attempted to close up, and In tfie straight put In a ewd. run, tut Besurrection finlsaed nicely, I

and recorded an overdue wu> by a good length. ANOTHER FAVOURITE WIN'S. Joan of Arc was made an even-money favourite for the Dash Handicap, in whicn the nine horses carded came forward to fulfil their engagements. Huon Patch was not without friends, and Stone Beldon had I moderate support. Otherwise the field was ' neglected. Joan of Arc never left her supI porters in any doubt, for she ran straight I into Hie lead, and early established a big lead. This Huon Patch attempted to wear down, hut the mare won comfortably with a couple of lengths to the good, matins I the fifth win of the day for the favonrlte. The following are the later results: — CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (Saddle) of 200SOVS. Two miles. Mr. A. IV. Gordou's eh m, Huia, aged, by King George—Unknown, 10s (Urange) 1 Mr. Weymouth's eh m Bell Gray, aged, 7s (KniffhtJ 2 Mr. H. 'Hunt's m m Scenery, 4yrs, 7s (Jones) 3 Also started: Futurity Is, Wallace II 6<s Lieutenant 7s, Sundial 10s. | Bell Gray soon ran to the front, but passing the stand Huia was almost on terms, tbeapair being two lengths in front of Sundial and Wallace M. There was little between the quintet as they went along the back, and they came past tile stand well bunched. Going along the back the last time the proverbial sheet would out across the top, Sundial shot out in front, with the others in close pursuit. Bell Gray got in the lead again at the distance, where the whole field were at it. A desperate race home resulted in Huia iasting the longer, and getting the verdict a length away, third, jnst in front of Sundial and Wallace 11. Time, 4.515. Scenery was favourite. EPSOM TROT -HANDICAP (Harness) of 200sovs. Two miles. Mr. J. Smith's b n Paul Huon (late Fitz Huon), aged, by Peri Huon—Creole 9s (Bryce) , ] Mr. T. G. Knight's b g Blackthorn, aged Mr C. E. Ball's b g kirikiriroa,' 2s' (Hii-dj 3 Also started: Clive scratch. Hova 4s, Auckland <Jirl Gs, King Capitalist, 9s Tod Beils 9s. They were let go to a good dispatch Tod Bel-e running into the lead, followed by Blackthorn and Paul Huou. As they passed the stand Tod Bells was well clear of Blackthorn and Paul Huon, after which tame Auckland Girl, Kirikiriroa, Hova King Capitalist, and Clive. Tod ißells was out four lengths in front as they went along the back, but broke badly, and Blackthorn was on terms before he settled down again. Passing the stand the second time Blackthorn was out two lengths clear of Tod Bells, after which came Paul Huon, Kirikiriroa, Hova, King Capitalist, Auckland Girl, and Clive. Going along the back Tod Bells again broke, and Paul Huon moved up second, followed by Kirikiriroa. laul Huon was first to turn for home, but Blackthorn cam? again, and a great race hoiue resulted, Pi.nl Huon getting the verdict by a neck. Kirikiriroa was four lengths away, third: and then followed Hova Clive and Tod Bells. Time, 4.54 4-5. Paul Huon was favourite. [The winner was purchased prior to the race by Mr. J. Smith, of Cbristchureb.] RANFUISLY HANDICAP (Harness). Mr. F. Humphries' b h John Dillon, oyrs, by Harold Dillon—Lincoln let marc. Us <E<l wards) i Mr. John Piper's dk b -h Jewel Chimes aged, 2s (McNae) o M o ?v, O u HiU ' s s s ,Hula Grayj'syrs," 9s (Nicholson) _ 3 Also started: Ludski 3s, Walnut 3s, Alf Mch-lnney ss, Silver Black fls, Wallace II After a false start they moved off to a fairly good despatch, Wallace M being first to show out, followed by Hula Gray an ? Silver Black. When the stand was reached, however, John Dillon was out in rro ?t, well clear of -Hula Gray after Ca T? e , SUvCr Black ' VValSce £ LudsU, Walnut, Jewel Chimes, and Alf irt>hf y^- un - 8 -- s Tohn 2 ° hlugh h tf e LSSS'SSSr SKSIEi n? 1 ' ravelled kindly in the eariy sta-es he ™~r , PUt in a flne finishing ran nin, h "J" «?' vp ' John D »lon win favourite ° - John DiUoll w »s DOMINION HANDICAP (SADDLE) loOsovs. One mile HUB the race. Going along the back insurrection win by a good length. Casling and St T? e %l ° Ut alTi P°s»lon. a dozen lengths behind, the latter struggling into that position. Lady Child was fifth with The Next last. Time, 2.22 1-5. ' Arrah Wanna was favourite. DASH HANDICAP (HARNESS), loOsovs One mile. K. X R. Binnie's b m Joan of Arc 5£ rs l * b; L Albert CbeT aller—Unknown (Scott), 6s j Mr. E. H. Cucksey's b h Huon ' Patch" 4yrs (Julian), 5s ' <> Mr. C. Gordon's gr h Stone Beldon' gyrs (Gordon), 6s ; 3 Also started: Hnia Grey Is, Silver Black U, Resurrection 3s, August Child 4s, George i Joan of Arc was tie first to strike a "ait and showed the way out of the straight' followed by George X.. Stone Beldon, Huon ■Patch and August Child. With five furlon"s covered, Joan of Arc was well out In the lead, while Huon Patch had moved up into second position, and George K. and Stone Beldon were handy. Once in sight of the judge's box, Julian made a big effort to "et his horse up, but Joan of Arc finished fulf of running, and scored a two lengths' victory Stone Beldon was third, just in front of August Child, with Resurrection and Huia Grey last. Time, 2.21. Joan of Arc was favonrite. CONCLUDING DAT. The concluding day's racing in connection with the Auckland Trotting Club's Snmmer Meeting will take place to-morrow (Friday). The Southern crack, Country Belle, will make another attempt on the mile record, starting at 1.25. The handicaps as are follows, acceptances closing at 9 o'clock to-night. TAMAKI HANDICAP. One mile "and a-half. Congo scr RosUill Belle ll s ■Miss Huon, Jun. Is Cottage Bell I'Jk Proud Moor 3s Dignity "" rf s Rothschild Lad... ns Rita Galindo la* Rio Grande 6s St. Abbs .".'" vi Lady Doctor.... 63 Desmond .. "" vj= Tattles 6s Singlet .. ' $? J, a y'3-n Cs Lavinia ....'.'..'. J^ Casket 10s Solon Dillon Wg PARK HANDICAP. One mile and a-half irrAiberv::: S Z StSftSS?!.:* Louvima. 13s Ihumata i<|t I'apatina 15s Merry Huon 19! Belgian Queen.. l« s Walter D. m= Hauruia IBs Rosie Gray vi* PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Two miles. St. Ursula scr Walnnt is. 6 ls Fashion Wod"" fe 4 ASSOCIATION HANDICAP. Two miles Pj e —,:•■, ser Hova 4s Liidy VvLmington Is Blackthorn .... g| firWoa•.::::: i 35 «?*. GW --- |

NEW YEAR HANDICAP. Two miles. Rena Pointer .. scr Hymen 8s Joan of Arc .... 2s Waverley 9s Scenery 4s Kitty's Tux 9s Bell Gray 4s Celtic 10s Lieutenant 4s Sundial 10s Pearl DOr 6s Derby Dillon ... lis Wereoa 6s St. Leo lis Flora MeKinney 6s George X lis Resurrection ... 6s Selkirk 11 s Stone Beldon .. Ss ' ONSLOW HANDICAP. One mile. Adelaide Direct scr G.M 4s Master Park ... Is Colmena •■>•■* St. Ursula 2s Prince Rufus ... _* ; Jewel Chimes .. 2s Bell Gray 5s Mandarene 2s Ao-tea-roa Us i: ■Princess Sherwood :is Lady Child G» Ludski *ls Master Ham 7s TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. One mile. Casling scr Resurrection 3s Prince Itufus .. Is St. Trella 6s Lady Child 2s Arrah Wanna .. Cs . Priuzora *!s The Next Ss : Grampian Is St. Leo i« Lieutenant 4s Full Sail Ss . .PREMIER HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. John Dillon scr Pearl DOr Ss Hnia Grey (is Resurrection ss Silver Black 6s Stone Beldon ... 10s Joan of Arc Ss Woodvere 10s Rena Pointer .. 6s August Child ... 10s Scenery 7s The Scout 12s Hnon Patch 7s ... l---> Wereoa as Derby Dillon ... 12s i MAIfAWATU SUMMER MEETING. THrRD DAY'S RACING. CHORTLE WINS THE HANDICAP. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) PALMERSTON NORTH, Wednesday. Very changeable weather prevailed tor the concluding day of the Manawatu races. The -course was In much better order. There : was a large attendance. The totalisator put through £23.848, against £23,210 las: year. The total for the meeting was £76,577, compared with £54,534 for the previous meeting. The following were the results:— CLAUDKBOYE WELTER, of 130sovs. Seven furlongs. Panmure, 5.9 } Combustion, 7.13 - Haumakaka, S.l » Also started: Despatch Carrier, 9.0; Zeus, 8.2. Won by half a length. Time, 1.30. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, of 403sovs. One mile, and one furlong. Chortle, 9.8 1 Square Deal, 8.4 "" Byron, 7.2 3 Aiso started: Sedd-el-Bahr, 7.7; Princess Montoa, 7.9; Goldetream, 7.8; iMystifled, , 6.7. | Won by a neck. Time, 1.57. ! WESTiBUiRY HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. Vladineau, 7.2 1 Martyress, 8.3 2 Interlude. 7.11 3 Also started: iMartlet, 8.6; Goldbeartng, 7.11; Ohiwla, 7.3; Eron Boy, 7.1; The Baronet, 6.11; Moliyhawk, 6.7; Lady Edith, 6.7. Won by a neck. Time, 1.3 4-5. KAWAU HANDICAP of 20Osovs. Six : furlongs. j Multiplication, 7.9 1 Miacara. 8.5 -1 \ Sea Lord, 6.12 3 Also started: Asterlas, 7.4; Black Lupin, 7.1./ , Won by a length. Time, 1.15. - j CHRISTMAS HACK WELTER of lOOsovs. cSeven furlongs. I Rerehau, 8.0 _ I Finlstene, 8.7 !!!!"! •' Pomeroy, 8.8 ..'....'. 3 Also started: Black and Amber S11" " Merry Dale, 5.7; Improve, S.l; Namur 7.8; ' Wlrokiuo. 7.7. Won by a neck. Time, 1.30. FAiREWELL HANDICAP of loOsovs. One mile and 55yds. Sir Alba, 8.2 i Jem, 8.0 .. Red Book, 7.10 ."". 3 Also started: Expect, 9.2; Ardent 79Ladify, 0.7; Ceylon, 6.7. ' ' I Won by a neck. Time, 1.57. BLOODSTOCK SALES. Messrs. A. Buckland and Sons will hold ' a sale of bloodstock to-morrow, when a number of thoroughbred and trotting houses will be offered. Tie first lot will be nut i up at 9.30 a.m. . p