WELLINGTON.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9835, 18 September 1897, Page 4

WELLINGTON.

September 13. The Marton meeting was held at York Farm on Wednesday and Thursday last in fine weather, and was rather a successful gathering. The meeting ,was responsible for the extraordinarily large number of faveuritea proving successful, Mr Coyle, the band'rcappcr, being unfortunate in his attempts , to puzzle the public. On the second day there was a marked improvement in the form displayed by several competitors on the* first day's racing, notably in the case of Lady Agnes and Sundial, who were never in the front in the Flying Handicap, won by Chasseur, while in the Electric Chasseur was decidedly beaten by the pair. Lady Agnes, however, met him on 131b and Sundial on 61b better terms. L&dy Agnes* no doubt, was leulontly treated

iv both events she started in on the second day, and in the Welter she had 61b the best of the weights with Swordfiah on the adjustment for the Plying Handicap, in which both failed to gain a situation. Tho starting, according to all accounts, was very indifferent, and to this must be attributed the poor display of several competitors. Coin suffered iv this reapeofc in the Electric and Swordfish in the Welter. Polconioko, a five-year-old gelding by Foul Shot—Lady Gordon, owned and trained by "Johnny" Green, showed good form on the opening day in the hurdle events, capturing both in nice style. On the second day, however, Mr Cojle punished him rather severely for his victories and, having 261b tho wore! - , of the weights with King of the Downs, the latter proved too much for Green's beginner. Plain Bill (in T. Scott's stable), by Flintlock out of old Flora McDonald, ran very respectably and gives promise of bettor things later on. Storm King, like his stable companion, King of the Downs, was also successful on the second day of tho gathering, being followed home after a good run by Toroa, rather a nice cut of a mare by Gipsy King — Minnie, therefore full sister to Mr J. H. Prosaerje Kaahu. The Flying Handicap proved'a sofb thing for the New Zealand Cup candidate, Chasseur, by Cuirassier—Jossie, who had previously given his trainer, G. Laing, a good trial at Wanganui. Ho has furnished into a nice colt, and, although the New Zealand Cup is perhaps beyond Hie tether, ho should pay his. way this season; Ngature's sister, Lady Spec, appropriated the maiden in splendid style, and her performance shows that aho has the gift of galloping. T. Scott had Indian Shot in great buckle, and won the Upper Tutaenui Stakes in easy fashion, and on the second day defeated Potrolino at level weights in the York Farm Handicap, coming away in the straight from the mare and winning by a v length. Hβ finished gamoly, which rather surprised many, after deliberately showing the white feather at the last Wellington meeting. Lady Agnes showed fine form on the second day, landing the Electric Handicap by a nock from Sundial, her rider, F. Kingan, being almost caught napping through taking matters too easy at the finish. In the Wetter, however, Kingan made no mistake, for, getting the best of his opponents when the word was given, ho cleared out from the iield and won by several lengths without being asked to gallop. The unfortunate First Shot acted runner-up to her in the Welter. There were some interesting contests in the steeplechase events, old Eginout scoring his first victory sinco he was injured on tho way South a couple of seasons back, in the Trial Handicap Steeplechase after a hard struggle. MBnadava, by Sou , -Wester—Lady Leger, with Mr N. Mcßae in the saddle, was successful in the Hunt Club Cup, defeating Seddon in the run home. The Hawke's Bay representative, Puketoi, rather luckily accounted for the Ladies , Bracelet Steeplechase. Mr Riddi ford's Sinner, by Foul Shot —Jess, acting as runnor-up.

W. Davies received another addition to his team at the Hutt, the stranger, being a three-year-old filly by Castor—-Lioness. Lady Agnes at Marfcon spread disaster in the ranks of the local peucillere. Her owner, the boniface of the Ranfurly Hotel, backed the mare in spirited fashion and netted about £500 in wafers alone over her wins. The mare was turned out in fine condition by J. Hunter, and ho deserved the success with Sir Agnea's sister. She ie a bad track mare, and many Hutt habitugs, in consequence of her poor track form, would not stand her, and the strength of a trial over six furlongs also leaked out, and as it took her lmin 27sec to run the distance this tended to lessen her supporters. Raupo 11. and Swordfish were well supported for their races, hut neither were able, to score. Osmanio , and Huntingdon also returned unsuccessful.

At Martinborough W. Hutana ie getting the filly Christmas Eve ready for the Taratahi Guineas, and she is going along satisfactorily. Jim Campbell, King's Bowman's half brother, ie also doing nicely. W. Homes, in consequence of the Wanganui Jockey Club holding over his application for a trainer's license till its next meeting—when he has been asked to make his application personally—is employing J. Hathaway to look after his team at Bulls in the meantime.

Red Hot, owing to manifest signs that he would not stand a preparation, has been finally retired. The owner of the pair of Catesby colts in A. Petera's stable, has decided to accept the names suggested, Intriguer for the Wai colt (full brother to Plotter), and Conspirer for the Spring Creek colt. Conspirer is the more forward of the two, and it is intended that he shall make his debut in the Welcome Stakes at the Hawke's Bay J.C.s Spring Meeting. Plotter's brother is to be given time, and will probably not be seen out till

our Summer Meeting.—[Thero has been an Intriguer running in New Zealand for the past two seasons. —En.] Mr E. J. Yuile wishes mc to state that he did not apologise to the Manawatu $.C. stewards, as published, but merely requesWfl the removal of disqualification, lie considers that he had nothing to apologise for, and had no chance at tho time the disqualification was imposed of defending himself before tho stewards.

Local trainers and jockeys having in no way misbohaved themselves, received their licenses without any enquiry by the Metropolitan body. Those desiring licenses in other parts of the district under the jurisdiction of the Wellington B.C. should bear in mind that the controlling body requires a recommendation from the racing club in their respective places of residence before the necessary licenses can be granted.

I hear that on account of the disclosures made in the Palmeraton North Magistrate's Court last week, certain West Coast jockeya will be called upon to explain their conduct and show cause why their licenses should not be suaponded. Tho Tarfttahi-Carfcerton R.O.s stewards have lined W. Buckeridgo £1 tor shifting hurdles on tho course without authority, and he has been warned that on a seoond offence he would bo disqualified. /It wae decided that no bookmakers or their agents be allowed on the course at tho Club's November meeting, Mr N. Grace, president, intimated lie would, provide a ribbon to decorate tho winner of the Guineas.

On Dit is reported to be doing good work at Masterton.

Outside commissions were worked here oil Saturday in favour of three eubgeqiftnt winners at the Dunedin Hunt Club races, Eoelyn, Lord llosslyn and Arline. ; September 14. Mr J. E. Henry has been appointed permanent luiudicappor to the Ashurst Racing Club, and Mr E. Wood starter. W. J. Jorgenson, owner of Strath Bra&n, informs mc that the horse will not compete in any event previous to the N.Z. Cup.