AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 8992, 3 January 1895, Page 6

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

THIBD DAY. (FROM OUR CORRKSPOSDEST.) AUCKLAND. JanuaryThe Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting was brought to a conclusion today, in tbe presence of a large assembly. The weather was beautifully fine. The first three events on tbe programme were spoiled by the handicapping. Eight started for the Steeplechase. Norton, Malabar, Deceiver, and Yiiliers > were scratched at the post. Bombadier and Magpie started favourites but the firstnamed shot his rider out of the saddle when half the distauce had been covered. Booties came to grief about half-a-mile from home. Tbe finish lay between Roscius, the. early favourite for the race, and Magpie, but tha Hawke's Bay horse carried too many guns for his opponent, and won by two or three lengths. Ballyhooly was the only one to finish besides the placed hordes. Great interest was created in the Newmarket Handicap. St. Clements was made a slightly better favourite than The Workman, but Major George's horse won easily by three lengths. The Dancer, with a penalty, had lOit to carry, and finished fourth. The sum of £10,861 passed through tbe totalisators. Details :—

Ascot Handicap, of 100 soys; second 10 soys from the stake. One mile.

489. Mr L. D. Nathan's m h The Dancer, by Sworddance—Vivandiere, 6rra, lost

(Gallagher) 1 63. Mr D, McKinnon's b c Haria, 3vrs, 7st 31b (Donovan) 2 182. SC Laura,-83b (Mantle); 158, Ere, 6st 21b, J. Stewart, also started.

Eve was first away, but Haria took command as they raced along the back, w.th The Dancer last. Eve led Into the turn, with St. Laura at her girths, bub a few strides further on The Dancer, whom Gallagher tried to get up on the inside, knocked Eve clean off her legs and St. Laura fell over the top of Eve. This left The Dancer to come on and win without the semblance of a struggle by three lengths. Mantle remounted St. Laura, but Stewart, tbe rider of Eve, walked to the paddock with assistance. lb was found no bones were broken,* and he only got a severe shaking. Time, lmin 45»ec. Dividends—lnside, £113s; outside, £112*. Sylvia Handicap, of SO soya; second 10 soys from tne stake. For two-year-olds. Bix furlongs. 624. Mr G. Wright's eh f Forma, by Hotckkiss—Formo, Bsb 71b .. (Gallagher) 1 68. Mr G. Caultoa's br c Deadshot, 7s c 81b (Chalk) 2 7L Mrs Duncan's br o Fabulist, 7s 161b (Quinton) 3

83, Armour, 7stslb (Connop) ; 106, Kingsman, 7st 3lb (Davieoj; 32. Norina, 7sb 310 (Muff;; 32, Miss Neldon, list lulb (Parker;, also started.

Kingsman was left at the post. Forma was first to leave the mark, but after compassing a few strides Fabulist took up the running, while Norina, who was last to leave the mark, raced up to the leader. Miss Nelson had command round the top stretch, and was first to enter the home turn, bun before the Derby stand was reached Forma came through the field, and won as she liked by three lengths. Dead Shot and Fabulist being separated by two lengths. Time, lmin 18sec. Dividends—lnside and outside, £1 9s.

Grand Stand Handicap, of 150 soys; second 20 soys from toe stake., One mile and a quart or. 788. Mr EL Tikani Pore's blk c Mahakl, by Ingomar—Steppe, 4 yrs, 9sb 21b (Taylor) 1 189. Mr R, Burkes b f Annabelle, 4 yrs. lab 61b .. .. ..■■■• (VV.Bird) 2 588. MrL. D. Nathan's brf Stepfeldt, 3 yrs, 75t121b.. .. .. (Gallagher) 3 87, Ben Godfrey, 7st 121b (Creamer) ; 06, Ida, 7st (Connop) also started.

When the barrier went up Stepfeldb was first on her legs. As they swept past the stand the Derby winner was half a length in front of Ida, after whom came Anuabelle, Ben Godfrey, and Mahaki. As they rounded the bottom turn Ida was in the lead ten lengths in front of Aonabelle. Then came Stepfeldt two lengths away, while Mahaki was five lengths behind the three-year-old. Ida was still two lengths in front of Annabelle as they ran up the back stretch, a like distance separating the last named from Ben Godfrey, Stepfeldt and MahakL At the six furlong post Mahaki started in pursuit, and rushing past Stepfeldt took fourth place.' Ida and Anuabelle were racing at the head of the field as the four furlong post was reached, but a little further on Ida' fell back beaten, and Mahaki galloping strongly took second place. When the straight was reached he was a length behind Annabelle, but a little furtheron the Maori horse made his run, and dashing up to Annabelle he had her beaten.at once, and going oh in great style won easily by two lengths, Annabelle beating Stepfeldt by three lengths for second honours. Time, 2rain 12sec. Dividends—lnside, £2 Is ; outside, £118s.

Auckland Steeplechase, of 250 soys; secoud 30 soya .and third 10 sots trom the Stakes. About three miles and a halt 208. Mr J. Alexander's eh g Kosoius, by Gladiator—Swindle, aged, 12st (Alexander) 1 469. Mr B. D. O'Rorkes blfcg Magpie, aged, 10st7ib .. .. ..-• (Kae) 2 . 78. Mr H. H. Hayr'a b g Fishmonger, aged, \ lost 31b .. .. .. (Fergus) 3 22L Despised, list 111b (Waters); 683, Bombardier, list 21b (Morrigan); 162. Booties. 10sn 7ib (Hatfield); 85, Moliybawk, ast 91b (Wright): 69, Ballyhooly, 9st7lb (Well.-), also started..

The eight starters were dismissed with the flag. Ballyhooly led Despised over the first fence, also over the following obstacle, a brush fence; and up the hill, while- after- a ten lengths* interval came Fishmonger and Bombadier. Ballyhooly continued to make the running, but when the stone wall on the flat was reached, Ballyhooly and Despised were racing together, while Fishmonger and Magpie were on close terms. Despised led over the sod wall, where Moll; hawk had run Into second place, and the' two named were' first to negotiate the water jump. All the field goc over this jump safely. Ballyhooly was again in front as the hill was as-ended for the second time, his stable companion, Despised, being second. Fishmonger third, some distance In the rear, the others in Indian file. At the first post and rails on the top of ■ the hill, Despised came to grief, and Bombardier shot - his rider out of the saddle. This occurrence left Ballyhooly with long advantage over Fishmonger, after whom came Rosclus and Magpie. Ballyhooly led over the stone wall, but he lost his place by baulking at the double in front of the stand. Fishmonger .and Rosclus who were racing together, then took commaud, Magpie being most prominent of■' the others. Ballyhooly was got over: the second time of asking, but when the hill came to be ascended for the last time only five were left In, Mollyhawk having come to grief at the sod wall on the flat. At this point Rosclus had command from Fishmonger and Magpie, then came at an interval of fifteen lengths. Ballyhooly and Booties, the iast named fell.at the rails. Rosclus had only slightly the best of Maupie as they raced down' the hill. The two leaders jumped the stone wall together, while Fishmonger was on close terms, with Ballyhooly next. Ray Sat down on Magpie in real earnest, and again and again tried to catch Rosclus, but tho last named jumping the hurdles in beautiful style, came on and won by two or three lengths, and then at an interval of three or four lengths came Fishmonger. Ballyhooly was the only other one of the starters to finish, being an indifferent fourth. Time, Smin 38sea Dividends—lnside, £9 Is; outside, £8. Newmarket Handicap, of 100 soys; second 10 soys from tbe stake. Six furlongs. 459. Major V. N. George's b h The Workman, by Robinson Crusoe—The Maid, f. yn», as:. Blb .. .. (Uerrett) 1 194. Mr F. McManemin's br h St, Clement b. syrs.9«sib .-. .. ..(Smith) 2 st. Mr W. Walters* eh m Doii?, 3yrs. 7at Sib (Connop) 3 SOS, Tho Dancer, 9it 31b (inc. 51D pen.), (Gallagher); 77. Sr. KM*. 9at stb (Woodfleld); 87. St. Laura. 7at 121 h (Mantle); 22, The Sharper, 7st alb (Chaafe): 22. St. Valentine. 7st 21b (Satnian); 13, Brown Mantle, 6at 71b (Par&cr), also started. -

Doris and The Workman were first to show in front, and the latter drew away as they raced to the cutting. The top weight, however, fell back as the top .«tretch was left behind, where Doris led St. Clements. DorU was first to enter the home turn, but at the Derby stand St. Clements had Doris beaten. Here Derretb brought The Workman with a great rush, settling.St. Clements in a few stride*, Major George's horse ran home an easy winner by three lengths, while a length divided second and third. Time, lmiu ]5Wc. Dividend*—lnside, £3; outside, *5213 V

Musket Stakes, of 130sovs; second 15 soys, and third 5 soys from the stake. Special weights, with penalties and allowances. Six furlongs. IC3. Mr o. G.'Stead's b f Bice Fir?, by .Maxim-Sapphire, 3 yrs, IMtliihfinc. Ulbpen.) .. .. (Wilann) 1 702. Mr O. G. Stead's bo Bloodsuoc, by Alaxiui—lns, 2 yrs, Sst <mo. Jib p«n.) , (Uorrett) 2 119. MrO. Wright's eh t Forma, by Hotch-klss-Fjrmo, 2 yrs, 7sr 910 iltic 51b pen.) . (Gallagher) 3 13, Zrfird Cunluce, 7»t 131b (l5Jb allowed*

(Creamer); 243, Anniversary, 7st 131b (151b allowed) (Stewart) ; 21. Deadshot. 7st 101b (Including 31b penalty) (Chaafe); — Kingsman, 7st 710 (5tD allowed) (Uavia) aiso atarud. Bloodshot and Forma were first to move, and the pair carried on the running into the home turn. Bloodshot led Forma down the straight, and the former looked all over winner until the rails were reached, where Blue Fire shot out and won by a length. Time, lmin lGsec. Dividends —Inside £8 9a, outside £6. Pony Hurdle Race, of 70 toys; second 10 89vs and third 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. 258. Mr D. Myer'a b m Mother Shipton, by The Australian—Sunahinc, agsd, list . ~ •. „ (Lynn) 1 407. Mr J. Howe's b g Little Tom, aged, list (Collins) 2 87. M* W. W. Greenwood's eh t Frisco. i yrs, 9*t 51b .. .. (Kenwood) 3 85, Storyteller, 9at 6ib (Well"); 173, Penguin. 9» 51b (Wright); and 71, -Zulu Maid, 9st (Katterns), also started. Frisco went to the front soon after the start and made the running to the back of the course, where Mother Shipton took command. She led into the straight, and stalling off the challenge of Little Tom at the lawn rails, won by a neck. Time, 2min 59.isec Dividends—luside, £4 4s ; outside, £3 12s. Recovery Stakes, of 50 soys; second 10 soys from the BtaKe3. Five furlongs. 130. Mr J, Sutton's b f Kve, by BrigadierJilt, 4 yrs, 7st 71b .. (Gallagher) 1 287. Mr W. Walter's eh f Doris, 3-yrs. Bst (Connop) 2 78. Mr E. F. Roche's eh f Lady Mo_, 3 yrs. Bst (W.Smith) 3 136.Clarion. 7stlllb (Donovan); 58. Reynard, 7st 111b (Davles); 211, Linstock, 7sr 41b (uuff): 156, St. Patrick, 7at (Mcpherson); 27* Lord Dunlnce, 6Jt 101b (Alichell) also started. This race was run twice. Doris finished first, and Reynard second, but when the horses passed the post it was learned there was a hurdle across the course, and it was decided no race. lb was run over again with the result that Eve won, Doris being second. Lord Dunluce fell in the first contest owing to the hurdle, and Linstock, who was leading at the time, had to be pulled up. It was fortunate no serious accident occurred. Time, lmin 4isec. Dividends—lnside, £S 8a; outside, £6 lU.

To-day Mr Morrin received a cablegram stating thab True Blue, by Hotchkiss— Rose of Wellington, purchased by Mr A. Hooke, owner of Jeweller, at the last Wellington Park sale, won the Juvenile Stakes at Sydney Tattersall'a meeting; yesterday.