A.R.C. MEETING.

Auckland Star, Volume 55, Issue 2, 3 January 1924, Page 8

A.R.C. MEETING.

THE CONCLUDING DAY. TUKIA WINS B.OYAL STAKES. KOSEDAY THE PLATE. Tlie Auckland Eacing Club's Summer Meeting was concluded yesterday in beautiful weather. The course was in excellent order, and there was a large attendance. The . sum of £89,507 was handled at the totalisator, an increase of £4227 10/, compared with the corresponding day last year. The total ior Iho meeting was" £407,700 10/, an increase of £20,840. The Judicial Committee suspended B. ltosen for three months for interference with two other horses in tlie Goodwood Handicap. An inquiry was held into the running of Pilliewinkie in the Grand-. stand Handicap, as compared with his ; performance in the Summer Cup. His connections explained that the horse was no good in wet going, and this was accepted. The explanation of W. Bagby regarding the swerving of Royal Diaileni at the finish of the Midsummer Handicap was accepted. The ilags were flown at half mast, out of respect to the late M. D. O'Sliea, who met with fatal injuries in the Xew Year Hurdle Kace. Prettyman Again. Tlie day's sport ™as eor.imeneed with the Goodwood Handicap, Charlady U-iiig tlie only withdrawal. Wild Hind, owned by Sir George Clifford, was the popular pick, carrying- about £200 more than Broadwood, with Prettyman, Tactful, Gold Bud, Eoyal Box and Archie next in request. Tactful was the early pilot, but was closely attended by Tinopoiio, Alfort. Xarro'w Keck, Gold Bud and- Prettyniau. Along tlie back Narrow Keck had assumed command from Tactful, Tinopono, Alfort, Prettyman. Broad\Tood, and Archie. Crossing- the top Broadwood had run to the front, and led into the straight from Alfort, lioyal Box. Wild Hind and Prettyman. The last named came through at the distance and a groat race saw him beat Alfort by half a length, with Royal Box and Wild Hind, who dead heated for third place, a head away. " Then came Thunderclap, Gold Jacket and Tinopono. Quinette Scores. All carded for the Sylvia Handicap ■went to the post, Lady Ttewa carrying about £90 more than Quinette, while Shining Armour was also supported to the extent of £2000. Tanadces and o' Mine were next sought after. Hohora was the first to become prominent, witli Quinette and Son 0 ' Mine next, followed by Tanadees, Lady Rewa and Shining Armour. Across the top Quinette and Son o , Mine were together attended by Hohora, Tanadees, Shining Armour and Lady Rewa. Quinette and Son o . Mine were first into the straight and in the run home Quinette won bY a length and a-half from Tanadees, -which beat Shining Armour by a neck. Son o Mine was fourth, and then came Lady Pvewa and Hohora. Favourite Wins. Tactful was the only withdrawal from the Grandstand Handicap, PiUiew,nk,e being first choice with Euapapa, Loyar Insh, Gold Light and Surveyor fanc.ed m that order. Loyal Irish wa ß showing the way as'they passed the stand to Tmohoro, Ruapapa, Svcorav, SurveTWr-iib Gold Light. Along'lK back Riiapapa ran to the front" followed -by: Loyal Irish, Sycorax, Tinohoro, Royal Abbey, Gold Light, Illumination and'-Surveyor. Ruapapa wa ß first into the straight, with Pellicwinkie, Gold Light, Loyal Irish and Surveyor next. Pilliewinkie put in his run'at the distance and won by Half a length from Ruapapa, who beat Surveyor by a neck. Then followed Gold Light, Te Kara, Loyal Irish, Boomerday, Winning Hit, Demand, Illumination "and Tinokalui. The Royal Stakes. The scratching pen was used freely in the Royal Stakes. Parody, Queen March, Killocra and Moeley, who is said to have a bruised heel, failing to keep their engagements. This left a field of four, Tukia being well supported, with Inferno, Xigger Minstrel and Prince Lupin backed as stated. The race needs little description, if or Tukia was in front after the field had got into its stride and led into the straight, where Xigger Minstrel joined issue. Tukia, however, held her own and won by a neck, with Inferno two and a half lengths away. Tlie time was 1.13 4-5, and the sectional times: First furlong,. 13 3-.lsec; second, 25 u-5 sec) and third, 30 4-osec: The Hurdles. lioyal Abbey and Active were with-, drawn from the" Auckland Hurdle Race, leaving a field of twelve. Miss Melva was favourite, with Maud Wilson, Sea De'il, Pine Arch,. Whanako and Battle Song backed in. that order. King Abbey was the first to show .out, but going past the stand Maud Wilson was in charge from Penona, Starland and King Abbey. Starland went to the front along the back,- with; Maud Wilson, Penona, King Abbey, , Whanako, Sea Ke'il and Pine Arch next. Whanako and Starland were first into the straight from Maud Wilson. Pine Arch and Miss Melva. Whanako then went to the front and won by three-quarters of a length from Miss Melva, who came fast in the straight and beat Pine Arch by a neck, i Sea De'il was fourth, and then came Luperino, -Starland and Battle Song. The Sprinters. Lady Ridicule was the ohly one that failed* to keep an engagement in the County, Handicap. Mnrihaupo was favourite, with Royal Blood, Pavo -and Finelli next sought after. Royal Blood was the first to become prominent, with Broadwqpd, Shcflicld, Heisler, Landslide, Finelli and Prince Abbey next. Coming into the straight Prince Abbey, Sheffield, and Landslide were together, but in the mn home Prince Abbey and Sheffield drew out and a great" race resulted in the judge being unable to separate them. Landslide was a head away, third, and then came Murihaupo, Hipo, Royal Blood, Broadwood and Golden Bubble. The Auckland Plate. Roseday was installed favourite for tho Auckland Plate, with Highland, Tarleton, Many Kittle and Enthusiasm selected as named. Only five went to tho post, Surveyor and Ballymena being scratched. Enthusiasm was the ffret to show out, with Tarleton and Many Kittle next. Passing the stand Many Kittle was in front, about half a length ahead of Enthusiasm. Roseday and Tarleton, with Highland in the rear. Along the back the order was unchanged. Many Kittle was first into the straight from Enthusiasm. Roseday. Highland and Tarleton. Roseday then drew out and won by two lengths from Enthusiasm, which beat Highland tbree;q«arters of a length.-.-Then: came larlcton and Many Kittle

The Meeting Concludes. Gold Town was the popular selection for the Grey Handicap, with King Cheops, TJralla and Bugle Note best fancied of the other 3. Vaccination vent to the front early and was the pilot into the straight, eventually winning by two and a-half lengths from Bugle Note, who beat York Abbey by two lengths. Then came Gold Town, Te Hiwi,' Midget and Lady Biddy. later results arc:—t AUCKLAND HURDLES of 530sovs. Two miles. WHANOKO. l>r b. aged, by Marshal Soult—Munganioteo (Mr. H. K. <.;. Henderson), 10.4—Walls .'.'.' 1 MISS MELVA, cli m, nged (Mr. 11. ii. Burrett). 10.12—Preston 2 PINE AIiCH, b g, aged (Mr. A. X. Gibbons), 10.S— Young S Also started: King Abbey 11.3, Mauil Wilson 9.13, Battle Bong 0.9, Sea De'il y.4, Luperiuo S).O, Feuona 0.0, Starland I*.O, Syndicate 0.0, Mahgoloire 0.0. Won by three-quarters of a length; a neck between second and third. Time, 3.44 2-G. Miss Melva was favourite. COUNTY HANDICAP of Cr,osovs. . Six furlongs. PRINCE ABBEY. Mi g, nged, by Quin Abbey—St. Crispin marc (Mr. J. Fra&er Smith). 6.lo—Bur nsf' ♦ SHEFFIELD, br h, 4yrs. by Bright ■Steel—Llane (Mr. E. Alison), 6.7— Jones -. • LANDSLIDE, br g. 6yrs (Mr. E. Alison), ti.7—W. S. Bagby 3 •Dead-heat. Also started: Royal Blood 9.8. Pavo 9.4, Maurihaupo 9.1. Finelli 7.7, Broad wood 7.0, Oolden Bubble 7.0. Lady Ridicule 0.13, Hlpo ti.ll. Lady Lois 6.7, Heisler 0.7, Higliflown 6.7. Dead heat, Landslide a head away. Time. 1.]4 2-5. Murlhaupo was favourite. Shefileld and Landslide were bracketed ou Hie machine. AUCKLAND PLATE ot OiJOsove. One mile and a-half. ROSED AY, eh g. 6yre, by Solfcrino— Kosnlia (Mr. J. Kicliardson), 9.4— 1 McFlynn 1 ENTHUSIASM, b f. 4yr» (Mr. T. A. Duncan). B.ll—MeCarten 2 HIGHLAND, eh g, 4yrs (Mr. T. B. Lowry). it.O—A. iteed • S Also started: Many Kittle 9.0, Tarleton 0.0. Won by two lengths. three-qUarters of a length beween second and third. Time, 2.3ti 2-r>. * GREY HANDICAP of 400sovs. Six furlongs. VACCINATION, eh f. 4yrs, by Archiestown—Mangamnire (Mr. Li. C. Hrlerly). 7.0, carried 7.s—Keesing 1 BUGLE NOTE, b g. Uyrs (Mr. A. McDonaldV 7.10— W. S. Bagby 2 YORK ABBEY, b -jr. • 3yrs (Mr. R. Hannon). 7.7—Holland 3 Also started: King; Cheops 8.5, flolO Town 7.13, Take Take 7.6, car. 7.10, Potoanui 7.0, Oonneinara 7.0. Lady Biddy 7.0. car. 7.CJ, Nemalinc 7.0. Wyoming 7.0, Tresillian 7.0. Te Hiwi 7.0. Killiite 7.0, car. 7.4. Bright Gift 7.0. Awareka 7.0. Bay Dighton 7.0, car. 7.4, Disappointment 7.0, T"air Abbey 7.0, Hangawera 7.0, car. 7.3 J. Marble Boy 7.0, car. 7.1}. Midget 7.0. Rarangi 7.0, Royal Fancy 7.0, car. 7.15, Uralla 7.0. WINNING OWNERS. The ■β-inning owners at the A.R.C. meeting were: — 11. A. Knight '£2100. G. D. Greenwood £1700, J. Richardson £1700, R. Hannon £1580. Rua Moeralmna £1350, SI. H. Tims £1330. W. McA. Human £1250, R. W. King £1200. W. Scholium £1130, G. M. Curric £1100. T. A. Duncan £1100, A. Tooman £840. .T. D. .Tones £800. W. T. Hazlott £700. H. R. BurreU £600, A. X. Gibbons £550, J. Fraser Smith £550 11. Friodlandcr £500, W. E. Bidwcll £450, Jno. Patcreon . £ 450. E. XV. Alison, jnn., £400, F. S. Eastern £400, W. Hume £400. A. R. G. Henderson £400, T. F. Walker £400, Ernest Alison £350. G. L. Stead £325, A. McDonald £320, L. C. Brierloy £300, A. Craike £300. Jno. Donald £300; T. H. Lowry £300, .E. L. Riddlford £300, W. H. Waekrow £300, W. J. Jorgensen £200. C. E. Elgar £ 150, R. Grace £ 150, . Fred. D. Jones £150, Hon. E. W. Alison £100. 11. Rama £100. T. Wilson £100. Fred Hall £ 70. S. W. Kean £ 70, Cottingham nnd Ward £50. W. Cunningham £50, Eliot R. Davis £50, C. M. Emanuel £30, J. C. and S. P. Gleeson £50. Jno. Hanks £50, Andrew Harris £50: H. S. Keeping £50, D. L. Meredith £50, J. U Nicblls £50, Russo Bros.- £50, W. J. Walker £50, A. Bach £30, W. Corrigan £30, W. H. Evans £30, D. J. and M. J. £30, Sir Geo. Clifford £25. Total, £27,650. SUCCESSFUL JOCKEYS. The most successful Jockeys at the meeting were:—M. McCnrten (Wanganui) : Royal Blood. Enthusiasm. Ballymenn, Tukia. H. Goldfinch (Auckland) : Te Kara (dr/td heater), Namutcre, Charlady Tactful. A. J. McFlinn (AurkluiiiL) : Roucx, Roeeday (2). - D. Cotton . (Canterbury):. Many Kittle, Pilliewinklc- R. McTavish (Auckland) : Tinonono. Quinette. E. Keesing (Auckland) : Tactful, Vaccination. D. Beere (Auckland) : Pretty Man (2). W. Bagby (Wansanui) : Muraahi (dead heater). Royal Diadem. J. O'Slica (Auckland): Suggestion. P. Rayner (Wanganui) : Motley. It. Keed (Wellington) : Royal Divorce. 11. Wiggins (Auckland) i Parody. R. Thomp(Auckland) : Snake. G. Holland (Auckland): Abbey Bell. G. Young-(Can-terbury) : Parody. G. C. Young (Canterbury) : Pine Arch. J. Preston (Auckland) : Miss Melva. S. Wallu (Auckland) : W)>anoko. S. Tremain (Auckland) : Heisler. R. Burns (Canterbury) : Prince Abbey (dead heater). W. Jones '(Wanganui): Sheffield (dead heater). MARTPN RACES. (P.j Telegraph.—Frees Association.) M.VRTON. Wednesday. On the final day. of -the .Marlon races the totalisa.tor handled. £28.015. as against £28,037 for the corresponding day last year. The total investments for the meeting, were as against £06.138 last y«tr. Following are the results of the later events :-— Electric Handicap.—'Panim (C. McCarthy). 1;-Red Cherry, 2: Sir.Pam. 3. .Scratched: Deborah, Won by one length and a half. Time, 1.28. ■ Aldworth Stakfcsl Admiral Codrin»rton (R. Mackie). 1: Scotch Mixture, 2; Vdociform. o. Scratched.:'- Ngata and Black Crulsei-. Won by -a length and a ualf. Time, 1.55 1-5. " ' -. Bracelet.—uVyum.Kara (G. R. Taylor). 1 ; Empyrean, 2; Wilderness; 3. All started. Won by a short neck. Time, 1.5 2-5. Telegraph Handicap.-—Ares (W. TlppetU. 1; Civility and Rayner (dead heat), 2; Birkie. 4. Scratched: Ora's Delight. Won by half a length. Time, 1.13. ■ Farewell Handicap. — Anticipate (.T. Barry). 1: Ktrongholt, 2: Loyal Maid, S. Scratched: Sir Pam and Panim. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.15. The rider of Bright Eyes, W. Tlppett, fell off and sustained slight concussion. Welter.—Planter' (L.G. Morris), 1; Passionless, 2; Cairo. 3. Scratched: Wβlpatu. Veil and Vclocifortn. Won by threequarters of a length.. Time, 1.20. SOUTHLAND MEETING. m.<lntl'a wfns cur. IX V EiK CA R GILL. Wndn osda jv Tlie Southland Summer: Meeting was -well I attended, and the ■ sum 'invested on I'lin I tolalisator was £2.7.825, as against £24,02-j I last year. Ixmghrea ' was a hot favourite 'for the cup, but Mantua upset calculations, finishing fast, to win in the laxt few strides. • Palamon was leading in the hurdle.s when Feildlng lost his seat and toppled out at the entrance to the straight. Following are Hie • results of the later events: — Flying Handicap.—Laughing Eyes. 1 ; Angt'lo, 2 ; Goldsplnnwr. 3. Also "started : Kerb. All British,, Rose Lady, Ravenna. Avispado. Morse .Signal -and Car. Won by ■half a length. Time, 1.13. New Year Handicap.—Bright , Mark, ] ; Volght, 2; Sidelight,' 3. Also started: Apple Dighton, Marmont. Mountain Rose, Obliglo. Stringency. Petal Dust. Oatlands EllKi. Brocart. Kyleboa, Wild B<-rry, «ny (.ttiuntlct, Wensleydalc and Gold Mark. Won by two and three-quarter lenttths Time. 1.10 1-u. p InviTeariftll Cup.—Mantna. 1: Lonjfhrwi, 2; Baldowu, 8. . Also started : Palestrlna, General Advance, Loveslgn and Lady Blissful. Won by a length. Time. 2.8 1-3. Orett Harness "Trot.—Lookout, 1 : Our Nurse, i!; Koxbstar, 'J. Also started: Azaleas. Cheerful. Rita, Circuit. Bonslgn, Day Pointer. Paradox; Irish Imp. Kookaburra, XoMhope, Queen's Own. Ten Bells, War Chimes- and Nelly Derby. Won by halt a Jength. Time, 3.37 4-5. Walkiwi Handicap. — Maytime (>.. C Dyer). 1; Car, 2; Coastguard, 3. Also started : San Salvador, Royal Admiral, Anandatc, Marching Order. Balamor, Overproof and Prompter. Won' by ahead. . Time, Waihopai Handicap.—Osterman. 1; Francaise. 2: Counter Stroke, "o. Also star.tr<J: Silent King. Guncase. Vice-Royal and San Salvador. Won by nljrce lengths. Time,