TAKAPUNA J.C.S SUMMER MEETING.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9022, 7 February 1895, Page 3

TAKAPUNA J.C.S SUMMER MEETING.

" Weekly Press and Referee. * FIRST DAY-SATURDAY, JAN. 28. The first day's racing in connection with the Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Meeting was held iv fine weather. The course was hard. The sum of £4077 was passed through the totalizator. Gray's starting machine was used with success. Details: — Handicap Maiden Plate, of 30aovs, second s_ova from stake; one mile. —41, Mr S. C. Canlton'a br g The Sharper, by Kalo—Lady Florence,syrs, 8 it 81b (Chaafe, Jon.) 1; 180, Mr R. Burkes br m Anita, 3yrs, o.t 101b (D. Morrigan) 2; 19. Mr P. O'Kell'a br c The Barge, Syrs. 7st 51b (Quinton)3. 27; Edna, 8-it 21b; 30, Count Lamont, 7*t 91b; 3, Ika Vuka, 7at 2lb; 6, Crescent, 7st 21b; 14. Lord JDunluce, 7st 3lb (inc. 31b over); 12, Glenoro, 7st lib (Inc. 3lb over; 12, Knapsack, 6it 10lb, and 2, Bos Trotter, 6«t 7lb, also started. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 48« c. , Dividend, £7 Ids. Handicap Hurdles, of SO.ovs, second osovs from stake; two miles.—3s, Miss Robert's b m Mollyhawk, by Natator— Dead Shot mare, aged, ft*t 4lb Mas. Lang) 1; 20, Mr J. Bland'a b g Ika Vuka, aged, flat (lib (Wells) 2; 130, Mr i_. D. O'RorkeV blk g Magpie, aged, list 4lb(J. Rae)3. 81, Warrior, 10_t.1.1b; 176. Marechal Neil, 9it 121b, and 50, Villfers,. Q&t 3lb,also started. Mpllyhawk won by three lengths, Magpie being third six lengths behind, Warrior last. Time, 2mlu 59.cc Dividend, £12 13<. Zeal and. a Handicap, of _osovs, second ssova from stake; five farionge.—6l, Mr S. C. Caulton's brg The Sharper,-bv Kalo— Lady Florence, syrs, Tst 121b (Chaafe) I; 53, M«- F. M'Minamin'a eh g St. Patrick, 4vrs, 7*t 91b (inc. ,31b over) (Smith) 2; 27, Mr J. Lennard's br m Dorothy, syrs, <-t 10lb (Quinton) a 228. Doris. Bit 61b; 106, Linstock. 7*t 101b; 13, Stamford, 7st 121b- (inc. 'B.b over); 15, Cleopatra, 7st 2lb ; 11. Maroro, 7st 21b (inc. 21b over); 24, Brown Mantle, Git 10lb; and 45, Markincb.G.t 71b, also started. Won easily by two" lengths. Scaraford fell coming round the turn, bnc neither horse nor rider was Injured. Time, lmin 6»cc. Dividend, £812?*.

Takapona. Cup Handicap, of 20030v5; eccond 20-jovs, aud third lOiovs from stako. One mile and a half. 55. Mr J. Mnii's br m Folly, by Captivator—The Jilt, Cyr% 7-t 101b (Hodson) 1 118. Mrs J. Leonard's b m Ida. 6yr_, 7st 101b... ... (Gallagher) 2 8L Mr J. A. Goodwin's bik h Reynard, ftvrs. 7*t 61b — — (Davis) 3 169. The Workman. 9it Bib : 115, Prioress, B<»t 2lb; 129, Annabelle, 8»t; 44. Lady Marion, 7st 41b; and 50, Haria, 7»6 41b, also started. _ , -.. When the barrier lifted The Workman nnd Folly bee-ma mo3t prominent, while Prioress hung ac tbe post. When the field were fairly on their leg* Lady Mirion went to (he front, nnd *he made the running until about three furlong, from home, whera she was headed by lieyn&rd and Folly, and Annabel!© improved her position. On tho other hand The Workman dropped back beateu. As the field raced for the home toru Folly iajhed to the front, and at the entrance to the straight had four lengths* l.ad of Reynard. Ida came with a run i«i the straight-, and although »he passed Reynard nhe could not catch Follr, who won by two-length*. Lady Marion wu fourth, and Annabelle fifth, while Piiorcss and Tim Workman finished I*_*. Time, 2miu 43 i.e. Dividend, Caiiiop* Handicap, of SOsort, second

osovs from stakes; for two-year-olds; six furlongs —29, Mr W. Croll's eh f Lady Agues, by Nelson—Sister Agnes, 6.t 81b (t'arker)l; 94. Mrs Duncan's brc Fabulist. Sat (Gallagher) 2; 96, MrS. C. Caulton's b p. Dead Shot, S«t4lb,-3. 49. Kingsman, 7st 10lb, aud 28, Pirate, TstSlb, also started. Won by three lengths. Dead Shot, four lengths behind, third. Time, lmin 22_ec Dividend, £9 3s.

Handicap Maiden Stekplbchasb, ot .Otovsv scond osovs from stake; about three miles.—ls6, Miss Roberts* b m Molly Hawk, by Natator—D«ad Shot mare, agert, 10-t4lb(Liing)l;so,MrJ.B. Williamson's b g Ballyhooley, syrs, lOst 41b (Waters) 2; 6*2, Mr It. Burkes eh g Lord Onslow, aged, 9st 101b (Morrigan) 3. 29, Klora, 10*t 41b. 107,.£ildare, 10*t _lb: and 80, Jimmy, 9st 101b, also started. Won easily by a couple (■f length*. Uallyhooley was second and Lord Onslow, a length behind, third, Kildare being four th. Jimmy fell at the first obstacle and unseated his rider. Time, GminSOsee. Dividend, £_15-«.

Fikst Poxy Handicap, of SSsovs, second osovs from stake; six furlongs and a half.— 106. Mr A. Harrison's b f Fidget, by Brleadier—Mav Flower, 3rrs, 7*t (Barron), 1; 35. Mr G. S. Budge's br f Brown Mantle, 3yrs, Bst 71b (Chaafe), 2; 33, Mr A. E. Glover's eh m Storyteller, 6yrs, 7st 7lb (Parker), 3. 36, Lady Thornton, 9*t 61b ; 4S, Bit of Fashion, Bst 61b ; 33, Beil, Sst .lb; 22, Mother Shipton, Sst; 121, Sweet Lavender, B*t; 80, Silkworm, 7sfc 131b ;1, Spark. 7st; 7, Zulu Maid, 6st 12lb; and 18, Retrenched, 7sc 91b (mc 111b over) also started. Won by a length. Time, lmin 29«ec. Dividend, £4 !!•<.

Stewards' Handicap, of 50_ovs, second osovs from stake ; six furlongs and a-half. —130, Mr W. Walters' eh m Doris, by St. Leger—Ophelia, 3yr«, Sit 21b (Gallagher), 1; 45, Mr S. Laurie's eh m Lady Marion, 3yrs, Tst 121b (Smith) 2; 57, Mr S. C. Caulton's br g The Sharper, oyrs, 7«t 81b (Chaafe) 3. 180, St. Hilda, 9<t 121b; 20, Dorothy, Tst 101b (mc 21b over), 119, First Nelson, 7st Sib; 9. Lord Dunluce, 7st lib (mc 5 b over); and 11, Markinch, Cat 121b (iuc 21b over) also started. Won by half a length. Time, linin 2o_sec. Dividend, £3 19a.

SECOND DAT-TUESDAY, JAN. 29.

There was a large attendance to day, and everything passed off pleasantly, without a hitch of any kind. The starting machiiiQ Rgain proved successful. The sum of £5914 was passed through the totalisator. Details:—

Handicap Maiden Hubdi.es, of 35sovs, second oaovs from stake; one mile and three-quarters.—S4, Mr J. R. Martin's br g Bonanza, by Maroro, aged, 9st (Jas. Laiug) 1; 88, Mr R. Burkes eh g Lord Ouslow, aged, lOst (D. Morrison) 2; 126. Mr J. Rae's b g Kildare, Gyrs, list (Owner) 3. 90, Villiers, lOst 41b; and 29, Volley, 9it 51b, also started. Won by- three or four lengths. Villiera fell at the last hurdle in the straight, and Volley in the early part of the race. Time, 3min 29_sec. Dividend, dE4 9-.

Suburban Handicap, of 40*.ovs, second oiova from stake; live furlongs and a half.—l3l, Mr S. C. Caultou'a br g The Sharper, syrn, Bst 10!b (Chaafe, junr.) 1; 56, Mr J. Ronlston'a br f Lady Bird, 4yrs, 7st 01b (F. Davis) 2; 21, Mr ,T. Sutton's b h Gay Deceiver, syrs, 7st 2lb (Mitchell) 3. 301, St, Patrick, 7at 101b ; 141, Lady Moth, 7st 6lb; 51, Stamford, 7st; 31, Jos Sedley, 6st 121b; 13. Crescent, 6st 71b, also smarted. The Sharper jumped off at the start and was never headed, winning fatily by three lengths. Lady Moth and Jos Sedley were left afc the po3t. Time, lmin 13sec. Dividend, £5 2s.

Second Pony Handicap, of 40*ov8, second asovs from stake; five furlongs and a half,—lo2, Mr J. Hand's b m Lady Thornton, by General Thornton—Hone To Pttta, oyrs, 9st Gib (Duff) 1; 47, Mr .1. Fortu's b m Sweet Lavender; Oyrs, B*'t 2ib (Creamer) 2; 02, Mr .7. Barr's b g Rodney, aged, B*t 21b (Fletcher) 3. 89. Mantle, 9<t; 7(5, Nannie, Ssfc 81b; 32, Bit of Fashion, Bst 61b; 199, Fid gst. Bst 41b; 21, Mother Shiptoti, B»D2ib; 38. Silkworm, B<t 21b; 97, Roil: 44, Storyteller, 7.t 121b; 20, Virgin, 7st 2lb; 17, Daarie, G<t 121b; and 12, Retrenched, Gsc 71b, also started. "Won by half a length. Time, lmin Usee. Dividend, £7 IN.

T.J.C. Handicap, of lOOiovs; second 10 govs from stake. One mile and a quarter. 173. Mr J. A; Goodson's blk h Reynard, by Le Loup—Miss Kite, syrs, 7st Bib ... (P. Davis) 1 ICS. Mr R. Burkes b f Annabelle, 4vrs,

7stl2lh .; ... (Bird) 2 222. Mr J. Muir's br in Folly, Oyrs, B*t 12lb ... .... (T. Taylor) 3 191. Prioress, Sat lib; 132/ Ida, B*t; and 76, Doris, Bit, also,atnrled. - •'- The barrier was -raised to a: grand start. Doris- and AnriabeUe' were; the flfst to move, Reynard last---- When fairly going Annabelle set out to make the running, with Doris lying second.' Coming into the straight Reynard moved up, and when the stand was reached he was third, Annabelle and Doris being still in coon maud. At the back of the course, Reyuard gradually improvrd his position, and nearing the turn for home he was in front. He was full of running, and coming on won by a length and a-half, about the same distauce separating second and third. Ida finished last. Time, 2nniul3«c Dividend, £419*.

~ Hobson Handicap, of 40«oys, second osovs from stake; five furlong* and a-half. —160, Mr W. Croll's eh f Miss Nelson, by Nelson—Torment, 7st 21b (Macpherson) 1; 105, Mr W. Croll's eh f Lady Agnes, 2yrs, 7«tlllb (Bird) 2 : 150, Mrs Duncan's, br c Fabulist, Bst 31b (Gallagher) 3. 111, Deadshot, Bat 71b; 82, Pirate, 7sfc 51b, also started. - The five youngsters jumped off in beautiful line when the barrier went up. Fabulist and jMlss Nelson showed nut in front as they ran round the turn ; a little further on the latter took command, and never afterwards being headed won by two lengths from her stable companion, Lady Agues. Time, lmin 14scc, Dividend, £3 Bs.

Handicap Steeplechase, of 1003ovs, 'second 10 to vs from srake; about three miles and a-half.—22B, Mr E. D. hlkg Magpie, by Betrayer, aged, list 41b (J. Rae) 1; 273, Mr G. Burkes b g Bombardier, oged, list Sib (D. Morrigan) 2; 85, Mr J. B. Williamson's b g Eallybooley, oyrs, 9st 12!b (Wells) 3. .34, Fishmonger, lOst 121b (Fergus); and 324, Molly Hawk. 7«t 71b (jn". Lang), also started. Molly Hawk and B illyhooley alternately led for the first round, with Magpie and Fishmonger racing almost together next and' -Bombardier last. The two leaders imE roved their positions in the second round, ut when the last round of tbe journey was entered upon Bombardier and Magpie improved thdr positions. Bombardier was quickest over the water for the' last time, just in front, of Magpie, whilst Fishmonger had fallen, and Molly Hawk nnd Ballyliooley were both beaten. Nearing the turn for home Bombardier was just in front of Magpie. Then an' exciting battle commenced. Rae caught his opponent at the last hurdle and agreat finish here ensued, Magpie winning amidst excitement by a length and a half.. Mclly Hawk was fourth, Ballyhooley last. Th. rider of Fishmonger was not hurt. Time, 7min 2l«ec. Dividend £1 8-. Borough Hack Handicap, of 30aovs, second osovs from the stake*; five fur-. Iono;3 and a half.—s9, Mr J. B. Williamson's b c Auahadowpv, by Howitzer—Paslime (F. Divi») 1; 59, Mr W. Patterson's b f Glenora, 3yrs.63t.l2ib (Jones) 2; 35, Mr W. Birch's* b c Crescent, 6yrs. 7st 21b (Duff) 3. 116. Sslut-. 7st slb; 77, Toroa,. 7-t 2lb; 3, Ditto, 6jt 121b; 1, Bracelet; 6st 121b; 75. Victorine, G*t7!b; and 10, Bogtrotter, 6<t 71b, also started. . A great finish down the straight between the three placed horses ended in Anghndowey winning by half a length, some distance between second and third. Time, lmin 27src Dividend, £5 1_«. Anniversary Handicap, of 50iov«, second osov* from sMike; seven furlong*,— 149. Mr R; Burke*« b m Annabelle, B<t6lb (Bird) 1; 185, Mr M. S. Laurie's eh m Lady Marlon, 8»s (W. Smith) 2;. Mr J.'Forth'* eh b Fir*t Nelson, 7st 6lb (M'Pherson) 3. 189, Dorm, B.t 12lb; I2S. The Sharoer. B§t 4lb; 60, tadv Bird, 7sr. 41b; 22. Gay Deceiver, o<t 121b ; and 22, Cleopatra, 6*t 121b, also started. Won easily by a c-mple bflengtha. Time, lmin Slsec. Dividend, £5. ;