AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 79, 27 December 1917, Page 6

AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING

CUP (VON BY FIERY CROSS RAILWAY HANDICAP A DEAD HEAT By Telegraph-Presß Association. AUCKLAND, December 26. The Auckland Racing Club's Hummer JleotiDg was held in glorious weather, the attendance euualling the record. The track wus hard. Adjutant met with some interference in the Cup, and lost his rider (P. E. Jones), who hnd a miraculous escape, only receiving ft severe bruising and slinking. The stewards held au inquiry, and cautioned Goldfinch, the rider or Mullingar. The totalisator dealt with £80.985, against £71,685 on the corresponding day of last year, an increase of £9300. Results:— SHORTLAND PLATE, of 300 sovs. One mile. 4 Lord Kenilworth, 7et. 71b. (G. Olarko) 1 1 Silver Tongue, 7st.- 41b 2 2 Glendowcr, 7at. 131b ........................... 5 Also started: 6 British Arch, 7et. 131b.; 7 Orand Dticbv, 7st. 131b.; Macoppev, 7»t. 31h ; 10 Pierrot, 7st. 131b.; 8 Stilts, 7st. 131b.; 3 Dont, 7st, 111b.; 9 JWtonio. 7st 71b : 12 Demotic. 7st. 41b.; 11 Tamntckapu 7st. 41b. ; 14 Actrice, 7st. 21b.; 15 Runaway, 7st. 21b.

Lord Kenilworth was first to show ont from Stilts, Silver Tongue and , Lough Ennel. The first-named led into the straight from Lourfi Ennel. Glcndowcr, buyer Tongue, and Dont. In the run to the post Lord Kenilworth won comfl<rtably by a length and a quarter. Glchdower was a neck away. Loimh Ennel was fourth. Time, lmin. 394-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of 1000 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Demagogue ...,...«•••• («• Q™y) \ 1 Flnmark (coupled with Kilhope) 2 5 Pontoon •:••••„ „ Also started: 1 Kilhope 7 Spanner, 9 Aircraft, 4 Informal, 6 Shining Light, 2 80-Peep, 8 Demoiselle. Shining Light was first away from a good start, but was immediately displacrd hv Demagogue, which in turn gave way to Pontoon. The last-named led to the straight by two lengths, whore Demagogue challenged and won easily by a longth and a half from Flnmark, who finished well beating Pontoon by half a length. Sope was fourth. Time, lmln. 14 Msec ROBINSON HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Fabrlquette, Bst. 81b (E. Gray) 1 7 Bellacity, Sst. 61b. * 12 Blue Cross, 7st. 61b « Also started: 4 Koreone, Sst. 111b,.8 1 Pat-tonga, Bst. 61b.: 11 Mossman, But. 31b.; 15 Chilblain, Bst.; 9 Motive St.; 1« Penniless, Bst.; 1 Empire, 7st. 131b.; 6 Garryowen, 78t. 91b.; 3 Independence, 7st. 21b.: 11 Jocular, 7st. 21b.; 5 Bowler, 7st. 21b: ~ Rock Diamond, tot. Mlb.: 15 Carmen Syva 6st. 101b.; 17 Whitoford Belle, fist, 71b.;, 18 Backfire, Sst. 71b.; Danseuse, fat. 71b. Patetonga led to the distance, where the field cosed up. a good finish resulting In a win for FaMnuctte by three-ouartcrs of a length. Bliio Gross was half a, length away, and Kereone was fourth. Time, lmin. 283-Saee. ATJOKIAND CUP. of 2650 soya. Two miles. 10 Mr D. H. Roberts's oh. g. Fiery 1 Gross, by Glenapp-RedCross, Bjrffl, Bat. 81b •■■"••■ $■ Campbell) 1 6 Red Ribbon, 7st. 21b < Johnny Water, 7st. 91b. (coupled);: 2 Toa C &t- 81b.; 12 Teka, Bst. 61b ; U Ad - Cvn c 6st 7 b.; 16 Gold Fran, 6st. 71b asramod command, end he led mto tho BtralKht from Red Ribhon Ad-utant, and JtnlKr. Adjutant lost his rider. This Sis maintained along tho back, whpro Cynic improved his position. Apiroacliing the home bend Fiery Gross- was well clear, and going on won comfortably by three-quarters of a length . JMif4h!tck flDi9 oynio"«» tonrlrtkS nTtf K Tnd Seadown last. Time. 3min. 25 4-saeo.. GRAFTON HURDLES, of 350 sovs. Two miles. 2 Sir Solo. 10st. Ulb. ... (R. Thom ß son) 1 1 Fisher, lOst- 41b. ° 6 Gluetanus, 9st. 131b. j Also started: 8 Marconi, lOrt Wb., i Taiimi, lOst. 131b; 4 Te Onga, M t. 711 ; 5 Tenaoiom, lOst. 41b.; 7 w i6 P a ™' 131b.; 9 Tho Channel, 9st.; 11 loe w't. 9st.;'lo Dancaßtor, 9st. OrisDcen hold a comißnnding lend for the flEt mile, but the fie d then closed up ond over the concluding stages oir Solo finished well, and won wmrorlably by a length. Olurtano. was two lengths away, and Tenacious was fourth, lime. 3mm 45sec. Danoastor fell. Tatlmi broke down and was pulled up. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 1000 sots. Six furlongs. IHymestm, Bst.6lb. .. r .. (J.OShca) } 9. Kinir Lupin, Est. 121b ••••• i ! Nanna 7st. 31b. (coupled with Hymcstra) tDend heat. A n fdo S 6ta ßsf'' f' lit t Mupled); 4 OrcTsSs. 9st 41b.; 8 Ga,i q ue, i$ mh ■ 7 Wrestler 7st. 10ib.; 5 Hopfield. • IMb.; I 7>t.: 10 Lady Jack, : Mb: ? Valuta 6 B t 71t.; AU TaA, 6st 71b.: 11 Keop Wateh, in. 7JD. Hymestri, led to the distance from ffanna and King Lupin. In a great LiPh King Lupin just got up in timo to dLI helt with Hymeslra Nanna was NTOSERY HANDIOAP. of 350 sots. FlTe furlongs. , , , 1 Long Range, 7st. 51b (B Deeley) 1 3 First Rain, 7st. 71b i 5 ilso ae "urted- .< Onwrv llrat lb: 7 Oomody Prince, 7s. 41b.; U Wish Wynno, 7st. 61b.; 10 .iiaiy "t!.? field T» bunched to the straight entPanMT where Principal Lady. Long Si™ T Piraeus and first Ram wore pro.. mIS. Long Range finished fast on SteOTlridc. t"d won a good race by half a length. Piraeus was a neck avav. Time, lmin 2seo. OHRISTM.VS HAKWOAP. of 350 ion. { Ouo mile. 5 Polydamon, 7st. Ulb. <EJ««) 1 4 Colonel Soult. Bst. 71b i 8 Lightning, 7st. flb. ■••■•:--|L"V"-:-;- 1 Y":" ~ Wen atirtod- 1 Tinopai. "vat. Ulu. U nnval 1? sh 7si Ulb ; 3 Heudra. 7st. 61b.; ? Pionnu'lU 7st9lb; '01!ir.gham,7*t.51b.; X\h ■ Tennnana 7st. "Hb.; 6 Meltchikoll, t.7 liXfi 7rt.; 12 Kockficld tet 711> Liehthing led to the straight, where t.hcfieTd closed up. Polydamon finished a?t on tho outside, and beat Colonel Soult by a. length and a quarter. Lightnbg was ttaee-quarters of a length a*tf Jfcltchitaoff was fourth. Timo, lmin. 39 2-ssec.

SECOND DAY'S WEICHTS. Auckland, December 26. Following are the second day's weights :- SUMMER OOP, of 1000 sovb. One mile and a ouorter.—Desert Gold, Wst. id.. rwt „ 9si 121b ; Fiery OroBS, 9st. 91b.; Toa Tere 93 2 b.; Mcnclaus, 9st. 21b; p2v.it Brt 131b ' Tcka, Bst. 1211). i JJstland, bF&b f Ki« Win *t. 121b, Adjutant, b, Seadown!V lib-; Colonel Soult. M. lib : Polydamon, 7st. 131b.; Uncle Ned, 7st. b!; P Z do Vol. Tst .121b.; *<**»>#* 7ki Hlh • .lohnnv Walker, ret. 81b.; Mulply7st. lb. Cleft, 7st. 61b, Cynle, 7st. 6 b.f Tinopai. 7st. 41b, Mult.e.pa 7st. lb. Hopfleld. 7Bt. 31b, Trials, 7st. 21b, Kami King 7st 21b.; llendra, ist, Rebel, 7st • Silver Tongue, "St.; Waiutu, 7at.; Comely 7st, Multive 6st. 131b, Mascot, 6st. 131b, Glonopal, 6st. 3 b., Black All. 6st. 121b, Gamecock, Cat. 121b, Centre. 6sl, 1211), Tabasco. 6st. 2 b, Euiipos, 6st, 121b, Meltohikofl, 6st 111b.; Tressida. 6st. tllb. Sir Jlalph.fat, 111b.; lionsh Ennell. 6sl, 101b, Scottish luiight, 6st. 101b, Bingham, 6st. 101b, Analogue 6st. 91b.j War Star, fat. 71b, Platoon, fat. 7ib, Dusky Eve, 6st. 71b, Empire, 6st. 71b, Hythread, fiat. 71b, Keen Watch, 6st. 71b, Lady Beaufort, 6st. 71b, Mentmoro, 6at. 71b, Nottata, (st. 71b.; Pendoon, 6st. 71b, Rhalln. 6at. 71b, Royal Rufus, 6st. 7 b, Tama To Kapu. 6st. 71b, Thames, 6st. 71b, Thrace. 6st. 71b.; Wardancer, 6st. 71b, Alteration, 6st. 711), Bowler, 6st. 71b, Chuckle, (Ist. 71b. , ,„ PONBONBY nUEDIiES, of 350 eovs. One mile and throe-quarters.-Sir Solo, list. 91b, Tararu Jack, list. 51b, Styra*, lOst. 121!).; Fisher, lOst. 101b, Oluepot, iOst. 10lb, Tatlmii lOst. 81b.; Don Francisco, lOst. 41b, Give) amis, lOst. lib. Tenacious, 10nt, Troublesome. 9st. 91b, Glendalougn, 9st. 51b, Silver Lupin, 9st. 21b, Deviation, Jst, TCevstonc. 9st, Plenipotont, 9«, hpnlperlon, 9st, The ■Channel, 9st, The Celt, 9st, Dancastor, 9st.: CarblncßS, 9st. CRITERION HANDICAP, of 350 soys. Six furlongs.-Dcmagosue, 9st. 61b.; Pinmark, 9st, lib. Pontoon, M. 101b.; Kilhopo. Bst. 71b, Spanner. Bst. 51b, liiformal, Bst. Jib, Long Eange, Bst. Ho.; Ilincamaru, Bst, Cherry Man. 7st. 131b, First Rein, 7st. 13H-, Tcmplemore, 7*l. lib, Piraeus, 7st. 91b, JHbs Ellfce, 7st; 81b; Oanronot, 7st. 71b.) Killowon, 7st. Glb.i KU-

beggar, '7ut. 51h.j War March, 7st. 611). i Doiiioißullo. 7iit. 41b.; Taiaumi, 7st. 311).; Principal Ludy,' 7at.; The Broke, ?et.; RuaUira, 7st.; Aircraft, 7at.j Bonanza, 7et.i Wish Wynne, 6st. 121b. lIOWEN HANDICAP, Of 250 BOVB. Six furlongs.—Ayah, 9st. 121b.; Fabriquetto, 981.91b; Dont, 9sl 91b; Lady Paula, 9st. 61b.; hureoue, 9dt. 211).; Bcllaoity, 9at.; Patotmiga, Sst. 1211).; Last Call, Jst. 121b.; All Talk, Bst. 1211).; Unyoium, fist. 121b.; Mobsuin/i, Sat. 71b.; Stilts, Bui. 71b.; Woody tilun, Bat. Mb.; Mentmore, &at.; Empire, l).-,t.; Key;-;ione, 7st. 1011).; Grand Duchy. 7st. 101b.; Penniless, 7st. 101b.; IHoomlne, 7st. 81b.; Independence, 7st. 71b.; Revenue, 7st. 61b.; Sylvasco, 7st. 61b.; Jocular, 7et. 41b.j Carmen Sylva, 7st.; Puipui, 7st.: Lady Bruce, 7st.; Keep Watch, M.; Shy Girl, fist. 121b.; Ilibornia, 6st. 121b.; Glen Crispin, 6st. 12!b; Backfire 6st. 121b; Often, 6st. ISil).; Ritasea, fist. 121b.; Gipsy Gem, 6st. 121b.; Notability, 6st. 1211).; Winning Lady, fist. 1211).; Actrice, 6at. 121b.; Poi, 6st. 1211).; ..Certain Day, 6at. 121b.; Pukeatua, 6st. 121b.: Billy Wiggs. 6st. 121b.; Miss fihame, Sst. 121b.

WATTEMATA HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Cynic, 9at. 121b.; Sir Ralph, 9st. 71b.; Lord Kenilworth, 9st. 61b.; Olendowor, . 9st. 51b.; British Arch, Bst. 131b.; Dont, list. 121b.; Pierrot, Bst. 81b.; Lough. Eunoll, Bst. Blb.i Stilts. Sst. 71b.; Sleepy .Tack, fist. 21b.; Slipstltch, Bst.i Demotic, Set.; Marble Star, Bst.aSlultino. 7st. 131b.; Thrace, 7sl. 131b.; Glttoian, 7st. 11.11).; Penniless, 7st. 101b.; Pre-eminent. 7st. 91b.; Garrvowen, 7st. 81b.; Grand Duchv. 7st. 71b.; Moltonio. 7st. 71b.: Step. 7st. 51b.; White Hot. 7st. 41b.; Blue OrosF, 7et. 41b.; Pearl de Mont, 6st. ttlb.; Ma Copper, 6at. 1211).: Tama, fist. 121b.; le Kami, fat. 121b.: Novation, fist. 121b.: Singular, fef. l!Hh.: Rock Diamond, 6st. 121b.; BoH-r, 6«t. 121b. SALISBURY WELTER, of 350 sovs. One mi!e.~Polydamon. lflst. 31b.: Nannn. 9s|. 13!b.; Multmlv. 9st. 1.21K: Glcnspire. "<'. 9lii.: •Trni)fl»M. 9st. 611;.: TTondra, "ft. J").; Woltchikoft. '9?t. 41b.: Tepnpapa, 9st. slh.; Wntutn. 9«.t. Jib.; 01«ndr,wcr 9sf. J b-: .Tack Delaval, 9st.: Rlenonal, Sst. ID.: TMti«h Arch. fot. I.olb' SI"no. M. ■£■■■ TlinmeVnre. 8"t, 6'K: P»ndoon. fst. sin., ■RockfMn. 8sl.: Lndv Glen. Bf=t.: Thrace. fist..; Ronltalnc, Bft.: Gladly. «it ; : Colornine. 8?t.: Taj Mahal. B*t,.: Penr,'-,"". est.