RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 48, 25 February 1918, Page 6

RACING NEWS.

WANGANTXI JOCKEY CLTJB, ESTXAXD BEATS BIPLANE, CLIENT \Vl.\s THE STAKES. WAXGAXtn, Saturday. The las': days racing at WansanuJ was laiomed with glorious weather. There was v- largi; attendance, and the course was in . excellent condition, and the racing good. A feature of the day was the win of Estland iv the. Guineas, Mr Lowrys colt deleatlng Biplane over the mile, and being su-corded an ovation from a crowd which baa made Biplane favourite. Client won lUe nanganui Stakes, after a great race with Toa Terc. The results are:— AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 200SOVS. One mile aud a distance. ilr. .1. S. Mi-Leod's h in Tressida. 4yrs l>y Tressidy—Princess Melton, 7.5 (L'larkj i .Mr. Loring's br g Boailown," uyrs.. s.;; i.a. lieldj 2 ilr. W. G. Emeuys eh c Paiidiligton Green, 4yrs., o.y ii Also started: Square Deal 8.11, Fionuuala 8.11, (Jang Awa 5.3, Volo S.O, Sweet Tipperar.v 7.7. Zola 7.U, Potentiality 7..\i, George U.IO, Victoria 6.7. Tressida beat Seadown by a head, with % Paddingion Green a head further back, aud George a:id Fionnuala in fourth and fifth .places. Time, 1.4S 1-5. Fiounualu was ■favourite. MATAKAWA HACK RACE, or 120SOVS. Sis furlong.-. Sir K. E. Laurent's b f Staccato, :«yrs, by Husbandman—Piriwa. SJ. tDeeley) 1 'Mr. 3. McKean's b f Piano, 3yrs., 7.D----(L. Morris) 2 !Mr. W. Duncan's br g Coolpan, 3yrs., 5.6 (MeArten) 3 Also started: Bon dOr S-β, Lovesick S3 Munition 7.9, Tuxpenite 7.2, Silver and Black 7.0, Probity 7.0, Little Anne 7.0, Awa-3-ua 7.0. Won by a leugth and a-half, -with •Coolpan a length further ba-ek. Lovesick was fourth, and Bon dOr nfth. Time, a.14 2-5. Staccato was iavouritc. WAN'GAXTTI GTXEVEAS, of oOOsovs. One mile. - 3lr. T. H. Lowt.v's br c Estland. 3yrs., by Finland —Warscare. SJ.O (O'Sheal 1 ■31 r G. D. Greenwood's bit c Biplane, oyrs., S.IO (.Deeley) 2 .Sir. W. Duncan's b c Acre, ."jts.. S.IO (C. Price) - ..................... , 3 j 'The only starters. Trom a good start. Acre showed in front «U first, but when they settled down Biplane on the inside shot to the front, aud established a lead of five or six lengths going dnto the back, but Acre aud Estland raced clip to the leader as they went along tbe *>aek stretch. (Joins round The turn to the straight Biplane drew out slightly, bnt as xue straight was neared O'Shea shook Esta::nd up, and the coit responded with a i>urst that landed him in the straight in the lead, with about a length to spare. The jace down tile straight saw Biplane, under pressure, unable to catch the leader, which won comfortably by a little over two Jengths. Acre was six lengths behind Biiplane. Time, 1.41 2-5. Biplane was rfavourite. fIrORDELL HURDLE HANDICAP. of 175sovs. One mile and three-quarters. ilr L. PepperilVs b' g Otter, aged, by Kileheran—Platypns. 10.5 tS. Reid) .... 1 Mr. G. Penfold's b g Parawanni, aged, 0.5 (Wardi 2 air. J. S. Gaisford's b g Mattock, aged P. 3 (McDonald) 3 Also started: Arlington U.S. Styrax 10.11, IRecord 10.10, GlendaloiiKh 10.3, Marton ' 53.11 , . ' Otter won by a length,. with Mattock a _ length beuind Parawanni. Time, 3.11'3-s. Otter was favourite. OKOIA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 1208OVS. Six furlongs, airs. A. .T. Emery's b f Zela. Jtyrs.. by Perronus—Zaidn. 7.7 (Rayner) ..... 1 3lr. \V. E. Bidwill's b g Association, yyrs., S.'J (A. Reed) 2 ilr. D. King's-blk g White Ranger, 4yrs., 7.12 (McArten) 3 Also started: Hastie 9.0. En=ari 5.5, Reparation 8.1, Dasher Boy 7.7. Anitra 7.7. Won by a length. Time, 1.15. Engari was favourite. WAXGANL'I STAKES, of SOOsovs. Une mile and a-half. ilr. "XV. Duncan's eh g Client, syrs., by Elevation—Bonheur, 9.3 (C. Price.) 1 Mr. J. Hawkins' br g Toatere, aged S 3 (O'Shea) ....' o air. G. L. Stead's eh h Wishful, svrs , . 5.13 (Gray; *..J 3 Also started: Dingle 7.2, Master Montoa (i.7. When the barrier went up Toatere and Dingle went to the front, followed by Maslet Moutoa, Wishful, and Client in that "order, and so they raced past the stand at the end of the first halt-mile. As they entered the straight "Client moved up past AYishful and Master Moutoa, while Wishful then made a move up. As they started "round the bend leading to the straight Client went past Dingle and Toatere, and was nrst into tbe straight, while Wishful closed ■up on the others. Toateru challenged immediately he was in the straight, ana ■chased Client closely, a fine finish resulting in a win for Client by a neck, with Wishful three lengths away, third. Time, 'J.Mo. Client was favourite. OdAURISON HACK HANDICAP, of 120«ovs One mile and a distance. Mr K. Johnson's eh g Henry Clay, by Signor—Ainai, 0.4 (Deeleyi ■:> ilr H. M. Campbell's b g Dusky live, by Si^uor —Swift. 7.7 (C Goodwin) « Messrs. Culliuaue and O'Ueilley's l> h Signor Ella, 7.11 « a "~" Dead heat. Also stalled: (Juinn's Post S.S, Cooin" S.O, Elevate S.O, All Over 7.10, Missouri 7.!), Silenus 7.U, Pabesco 7.7, First Line 7.7, Itetard 7.4, Maorilauder 7.0, War Loan 7.0. A dead heat, Sigimr Ella, two lengths away. Time, 1.55 i-D £ Henry Clay waa favourite. FAREWELL HANDICAI , , of 200sovs. Six furlongs. Mr G. F. Hardy's b g Croesus, by Eoyal Fusilier —Auiarius, Oyrs, MM (Deeley) 1 3lr G. L. Stead's br h Koesian, 4yrs, U.U -J. Qlr M. Williams' b g Waimatoa, oyrs, {>.l a Also started: Form Up 9.3, Nanua SS Fionnuala 5.2, Lingerie 7.12, Moulua Queen ■7.! i, Xystad 7.5, Hushman 7.8, Crowhurat 7.5, Gaycium (i.lO, Ragdad G. 7, Coropct (i.7. .Waimatoa was favourite. ; TK AEOHA JOCKEY CLUB. The following weights have been declared py Mr F. W. Edwards for the annual meeting, to be held on March 'J: — TE AItOHA CUP, one mile and a-ijuarter. st 111 st lb 'Tinopai « U -i Ilouscwire 7 7 I'ionnuala :j 0 Lightning .... 7 5 .Uncle .Ned.... a (j Faoriquettc .. 73 Olcnopal S 5 British Arch.. 7 0 Lady Penury.. 713 Demotic t> 7 Itoyal Irish .. 7 VI Lady Energy . B 7 <iicnspire .... 710 Woody Glen... (j 7 Mir Ralph 7 10 Novation 6 7 Kebel 7 U Miss Leslie ..0 7 Ruakaka Handicap Hurdles, one mile and three-yuarters.—Glendalough 11.10, Ditto 11.0, Gold Fran 11.0, Hopye lo.«, Yankee JUoodle 10.7, Coleraine 10.4, Carbiness 10.4, Thrace 10.2, Plenipotenf 10.1, Celt 10.0, Gluterino 0.3, Welshman 9.2, Surrey Park y.O, Te Kapara y.O. Trial Handicap, live furlongs and a-half. Flying Gowrie U/J, All Talk S.ll, Revenue S.B, Declare 8.2, Firespark S.I, Campaign S.O. Winning Lady 7.12, Araluen 7.V1, llady Jiruee 7.12. Sandy Lupin 7.11, Strideaway 7.11, Goidbird 7.11, Shinrone 7.11, Resilient 7.11, Waiatapu 7.11, Rangi Aroha 7.11, St. Diamond 7.11, Julii Sign 7.11. Surrey Park 7.11, Newlant 7.10, Earlswood 710 Hello 7.10, Starfall 7.10, Muskall 7.10, Don Patch 7.10. Rexona 7.10, Octorene 7.10, Dhudeen 7.10. Kiwi (late Utieue) 7.9, Te llapara 7.9, Lad 7.9, Rock Diamond 7.7, Debutante 7.7, Persian Prince 7.7. Moueyiuoim 7.7, Silver Lode 7.7. Tiinm te Kapu 7 7 T.-ima-a-roa 7.7. JColler 7.7, Picudor 7.7, 'i'uipa 7.7. Orphouin 7.7, Rosori 7.7, CampIlre Jack 7.7. Knuckniore 7.7, Glen Crispen 7.7, Hessian 7.7, Lady Klstow 7.7, Lady Eitractor 7.7. Waihou Handicap, six furlongs.—Rekanui H.:;. Stilts s.lO. Hiero 5.2. Glad Tidings • 7.11. Gold Kip 7.7. Last Call 7.8, Pink Tie 7.-4. Don't 7..". Caballeio 7.2, Colonuade 7.2, Ariau 7.0, Juaua U.lO, Ritaseu 0.7, Silver Pine 6.7. Waitoa Welter Handicap, furlongs. Tluopai 10.3, Munster 9.4. Waiuta SlO Soldier S.'.i, Fabriquette 8.6. Hyllns S.U pVn•loou 8.3. Te Papapa 5.4. I'oi 7.13. Kockticld Tin, Soult-.iue 7.0, Keystone 7.!». Blur Cross 7.!», Lady Glen 7.8, Koreone 7.8. Bloomine T.S, Gluclnn 7.7. Miss Avalanche 7.7. Persian * •tfinti; J. 7, Wabakiuo 7.T,_Gladly 7.7,

Piako Handicap. six fvirlongs.—Garryowen 9.9. Gold Kip 9.7, Mangamaboc 9.0, Step 5.12, Pol 8.12, Don't Sl2, Keystone S.lO, Mossman 8.10. Woody Glen B.f>, Hymeona 8.8, Monodon S.B, Marenga 8.2, Orawia 7.12, Independence 7.11. Kidderminster 7.10, Glendinu 7.10, Araluen 7.10, Bramar 7.9, Risilient 7.8. Sandy Lupin 7.5. Silver Pine 7.5. Earlswood 7.7. Octorene 7.7. Rang! Aroha 7.7, Rock Diamond 7.2. Don Patch 7.2, Tama te Kapn 7.2, Picador 7.2. Rosori 7.2. Moneymoon 7.2. Tuipa 7.2, Silver Lode '7.2. Tama-a-roa 7.2. Flying Handicap, five aud a-half furlongs.—Rekanui 0.3, Ring Lupin S.ll. Stilts S.lO. Lightning 5.9. Hyllus 8.1, Glad Tids iugs 8.0. Gold Kip 7.5, Last Call 7.7. Pink 8 Tie 7.0. Roekneld 7.6, Caballero 7.3, Ma--1 renga 7.3, Flying Gowrie 7.3. Orawia 7.2. • Kereone 7.2. Arran 7.0, Malaya 6.12. • Juanna 6.10. Newlant 6.9, Ritasea G. 7. Bivouac X.7. Persian Prinoe 0.7. Lady Bruce 5 G. 7. Sandy Lupin 6.7. Gladly G. 7. 1 Farewell Handicap, one mile.—Mnnster 1 P-.0. Gleuspire S.lO. Lightning S.f>. Sir '- Ralph S.S. Waiutn S.G. Housewife 5.5. Rebel S..">. British Arch S.I. Peudoon 7.13. Te Papapa 7.12. Blue Cross 7.4, Colonnade 7.3, Glucian 7.2. Soulrane 7.2. Monodon 7.2. Lady Glen 7.0. Woody Glen 7.0. Lady Energy 7.0. Novation'o.9, Miss Avalanche G. 7, Kometoa G. 7, Debutante G. 7. : WAIKATO TROTTING CXl'B. 1 HAMILTON. Saturday. The following acceyiiuiues uu»e Uccu re- , • ceived lor mc WaiKato Trotting ciuli a ! J.uiuuiu Jieeuus ou .March — introductory riaudiciiii, one mile anil a t lnui.—UliiLii ulu limit, viWii'lal t'alcli uyus 1 behind, Mirauuei livus ueniuu, L.uueiy 1 bemuu, iv'ilu " ->ut Deumu, i \ idcta liyus behind, Appeal ueiiind, i •Compass Uyds behind, Polar star i2>us . L'ehinu, Lacewood uyus behind, fcweet hotse 12yds lieiiiud, Anita 12yd.s uemud, uo«» '■ -*saa behind, \miKoukou 2-iyaa uehind, I Miss McJiiuney 24yds oehtuu, Gold «>>a 1 ■J&yus behind. Merry iiaiii (late Atta Kose.i ■ iHjydii behinu. I Claudelands Handicap, one mile and ahalf.—Victor Wood limit, Liuiy .Nettilt ' liniit, Witch Uazel Jimii, Toiua Unnt, Albert Milks 12yos beuiixi. Ulou.-i ltuuge 12yas betiind. utucephoiia 12yits behinu, Polar Star 12yds behind. Besant 12yd.s behiud, Normica Heir 12yds behind, Kins < Script 12yds behind, Kuauul 12yds behiuu, ( Jewel Fashion 12yds behind, The Ullttic 12,vds behind. New lauds 12yds behind Lany Burlington 12yds behind, Specialise 12yus i behind, Flora Franz 24vja behind Ihum.ita ( ISyds behind. " i WaiUato Cup. two miles.—Gold Boy limit. < Kenipsey 12yds behind, Manuka P;irK 12yUs ( behind, Gallipoli 24yds behind. Kotomanuka ] 24yds behind. St. Leo iftiyds beldnd, Quad- J roon 4Syds behind, Tim Doolan 4tiyds be- < hind, Blackthorne S4yds behind, Prim-e 2 Rutus S4yds beuind. Lucille S4yds behind, Lieutenant 9«yds behind. Salamander 90yds behind. Brown's Nugget lOSyds behind, Pearl dOr 120 yds behind. Franktou Handicap, one mile and a-half. Albert Wilks limit. Shrapnel liniit. King Script limit, Ruanui limit, Confusion limit, Charming Rod limit, Nut Ansel 12yds behind. Sweet Lillian 12yds behind. Sirene j 12yds behind, Amberite 4Syds behind, Wild- > fire S4yds behind. " j Lillian limit. Treanac 'limit, Manuka Park [j 12yds behind. Kokamoer 12yds behind, j Silver Black 12yds behind. Victor G. 12yda 1 behind. Tim Doolan 24yds behind. Quad- / roon 2Jyds behind. Huon Grattan 24yds be- j hind, Lucille 3liyds behind, Brown's Nugget 1 3Gyds behind, Norminston 48yds behind, t Bronze Patch 48yds behind, Reuben 48yds behind. Miss Rolfe 60yds behind, Celtic 60yds behind, Salamander 72yds behind. Prince Rufus 72yds b«hlnd. Railway Handicap. o«e mile and a-half.— _ Comedy Chief limit. Rotomannka 12yds j behind. Wildfire 12yas behind, Treanae 4 12yds behind. Kempsey 12yds behind. Miss j j Sjilisbury 12yds behind. Gnllipoli 24yds be-1 hind. St. Leo 24yds behind. Blaekthorne 1,. 60yds behind. Celtic 96yds behind, Strategy ' 120 yds behind. j Hamilton Handicap, two miles.—Gold ! Rod limit. Hint limit. Wild Nut limit, f Flora Franz limit. Nut Ansel GOyds behind, 5 Sweet Memory 60yds behind. Tableau 96yds J behind, Amberite 96yds behind. Scientist 120 yds behind. Gold Boy 144 yds behind. Miss Salisbury 156 yds behind. Farewell Handicap, one mile and a-qunr-ter. —Victor Wood limit. Goldrich 12yds behind. Rotomannka 24yds behind. Gallipoli 48yds behind. Silver Black 60yds behind. Huon G rattan 72yds behind. Bronze Patch lOSyds behind, Celtic 108 yds behind. G.M. 132 yds hehinu , , Strategy 132 yds behind. -' I AUSTRALIAN RACING. CiULFIELD FUTURTTY STAKES. ' J DESERT GOLD DEFEATED. i MELBOURNE, Febroary 23. The weather was fine. After the overnight rain the course at Caulfield was damp. The following were the results:—j' TWEXTY-FIRST , CAULFIELD FUTU-I RITY STAKES; of 3000sovs. Weight for J age. with penalties and allowances. E Seven furlongs. j A Mr CT. (Jodby's blk c Wedge. 4yrs. by I C Tbe Welkin—Banavl <H. Cairns) 1' I; Mr T. H. Lowrv's b m Desert Gold, oyrs, j * by All Black—Aura'rius (W. 11. I.J McLachlan 1 2 T Mr J. C. Woods' b h Panacre, Oyrs, . B by Linacre —Panara (Davies) ; 3 ■ ' Twelve .started. Yoorala and Reunion ■" were the early leaders, with Desert Gold clove up. The same order was maintained three furlongs from home, where Hoprlg was in attendance on Desert Gold, with l'anacre and Wedge lying handy. Iloprig letl v into the straight from Desert Gold, with ' whom Panacxe and Wedge were almost on 0 terms. At the distance the order was Hoprig, Desert Gold. Wedge, Panacre. In the run home, Wedge caught Desert Gold and won by a neck. Panaere was a length and a-hall' away, third. Time, 1.27. ■ St. Clair Trial Stakes, nine fnrlongs.— Shadowlaud 1, Beltane 2. Ainadis 3. 0 Twelve started. Shadowland won by a •' quarter of a length. Time, 1..j4J. j 1 Alma. Stakes, six furlongs.—Red Fox 1. ! I Mouliuet 2. Euseblus :j. Twenty started. I Red Fox won by a length and a-quarter. 0 Time, 1.151. 1 I Stanley Steeplechase.—New York 1, Pinon | -, Fleet Lady 3. Twelve started. New C York won by a neck. Time, 4.J142. —(A. and N.Z.J 2 FAILED IN LAST FEW csTUIDES. I 1 (Received 11.43 a.m.) ! SYDNEY, this day. ] The "Daily Telegraph" states that although defeated in the Futurity Stakes, Desert Gold was not disgraced. She failed in the last few strides under a heavy j impost. She put up a splendid race, j although McLachlan did not appear to ride j so vigorous a race as in the St. George's r ■Stake;-.—(A. and KZ. Cable.) ~