SPORTING.

North Otago Times, 21 October 1905, Page 2

SPORTING.

NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CUB, SPUING MEETING. President-Mr C. W. iteid ; Vice-President -Mr A. Potior; Stewards-Messrs It. 0. Campbell, C. Christie, W, Gardiner, senr., W. Gardiner, junr., It. A. Glenn, (I. Livingstone, E. P. Lee, A A. M'Master, J. Jluif, J. R. Mitchell, J, G. Nicolls, J,- O'Brien, A. Potter, 0. W. Iteid; Hon. Judge—Mr J. G. Nieolls ; litn. Clerk ol Course—Mr Muir; Hon. Treasurer—Mr E. I'. Lee; Hon. Surgeon—Dr Garhnd; lion. Clerk of Scales-Mr A. Brueo Christie ; Hon. Timekeeper—Mr C. Christie ; Starter—Mr L. i l . Haz'.elt ; Hand capper—Mr J. E. Henrys ; llandienpper for Trotting—Mr 11. J. Guiirley ; secretary—Mr G. M, Procter.

The second day of the rnoing atlrnrlo;i a much larger attendance than on the previous day, and it is satisiaeUiiy to be able to note that tho iwvlo'.s at the gates on both days excelled these of any previous meeting. I'lie wen-wr was again threatening, but 't lino and mild, Two circumstances oa'jrtd to disturb tho ordinary course of events. In the To'.in-inhi Welter Rio (ir a r,de swerved across the course on to firand Stand within (he last tfifl yards, n iid on ft protest being lodged the slcwai'ds considered the Interference was sufficient to justify them in awarding first place lo Grand Stand and second to Mango. Later, ihe .Stewards' Handicap was the occasion of an unusual developm'nt. A false start occurred, which was inn out to a finish,' Petrovna winning after a good race with Jolly lioger, l'etrovna was then scratched, and the stewards decided to return the money on her on the totalizator, Returning to the post the field was despatched to a fair start, and Ileau Seaton eventually won after running a good race. On the whole the visiting owners had a S°°d time, though J[r Buckley's was much more .<J:ie?t."Jsfiil than any other stable. The liandicnppers again provided good finishes for I lie public entertainment, in which much interest wns exhil) ted.- Speculation was again brisk, and £1973 was handled on the machine, the figures for tho Inst three meetings being as follows: First Second day, day, Total,

Spring meeting 11)04 £1755 fM'RftJ £32-11 Autumn meeting 1905 1911J 2474} 4080 Spring meeting 1905 2075 1973 40IP As on the previous day the officers all discharged their duties with success. Mr 0. W. lieid, in the position of President, tool; the greatest Interest in tho affairs of the Club, and assisted materially t 0 the success of the gathering. The hospitality of Mr Ml on the first day and of Mr Campbell on tho second in providing acceptable lunches for many of thoso present must be mentioned. Mr Procter, tho secretary, nnd his staff were again promptitude itself in the discharge of all that fell to their lot, To Mr Procter must bo attributed much of (lie credit for the success of the meet, ing. As on the first day the Garrison Hand contributed a programme of good music. Mr J. A. Duncan, at the publican's booth, and Messrs Hepburn Ilros,, WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS Js pure, while. 80HM and unadulterated, Try it,

Nt the refreshment tent, both did good business. The results are as follows: Toka-rahi Welter Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs; sectfnd horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake, Six furlongs, 2(1 —Mr 1). B. Lewis' Grand Stand, 0,7 '(.I,- M'Comhe) t 28i —Jlr 11. Longiey's Mnngo, 8.8 (L. Thompson) 2 8 —Mr E, J. Smith's Boscnstle. 51,3 (Euunerson) 0 43J— Mr W. .1; Taggart's Stepusiile, 0.2 (M'Ciuskey) 0 18J—Messrs Harrs and Solomon's Vardo, 9.1 (I). Cameron) ...' 0 2il -Mr T, Tnnscy's liio Grnndo, 8.12 (Ikalu) 0 all—Mr V. Nelligan's Harvest, 8.!) (L. King) 0 18 —Mr 11. Kricdlander's Czarevna, 8.8 (11. Donovan) 0 331—Mr H. liobb's Radium, 8,2 (,W. ltol:l>) ... 0 3 J—Mr ff. 'll. Winchester's Hose itiooni, 7.7 (J. M'Guire) 0 sj—Mr T. Lien's Confident, 7.7 (C. Harding) 0 7 -Mr 0. 11. Gorton's Narrnngaric, 7.7 (E. Cotton) 0 l~Mr A. M'Donald's Lady Paradise, 7.7, inc. 51bs over (P. O'lli'icn) ; 0 213 (iysobol tnid Carlo wcro scratched, Itailimn was left at tiie |iost. Uohu lllooiu went to the front after going a short distance, and made the pace till heads were turned for home, when Itio Grande took possession, and ran pnst the distance two lengths dear of his Gold, He swerved in the last 100 yards, and inn to the outside of the course, where ho met Grand Stand. A good finish resulted between these two, and liio Grande secured the verdict by a head, Mango a length away third, and Czarevna, who came fast in the straight, fourth. • Time, Imin 26sces. Dividends, £5 12s and .CI 18s. A protest was lodged by the rider of Grand Stand on the grounii of iutertacnce in 'the straight, and the stewards, after hearing the evidence and considen- ■ lion, uwarded Grand Stand the first . placo lUid Mango second, though they : wore of opinion that liio Grande s interference was not deliberate. Island ClilT Handicap Trot, of 45 sovs; so:ond horse lo receive 5 sovs out ' of the slake. Ono mile.

18 Mr J. A. Uucklnnd's St. Simon, scratch (,I'iper) 1 11 J—Mr W't 11. Rodger's Spider, 11 goes (owner) 2 20 —Air M. M'Kewen's Fleigher, lSsees (E. M'Kowen) 3 10J-Mr 11. J. H. Munro's Young Stnnloy, lOsecs (owner) 0 40 —Mr W. Morl n nd's Enchanter, lfisecs (owner) 0 0 -Mr J. M'AuliiTe's Mist, 22socs (owner) 0 (!31—Mr A. l'ringle's Pan Tracoy, 22secs (owner) 0 7}— Mr n, Dunn's, junr., Silvorsido, 29secs (owner) 0 4 —Mr r. M'flradio's Sheila M„ •20seos (jr. Allan) ■ 0

St.- Simon got through at a furlong from homo, and going on won eas ly by six lengths, two lengths separating second and third. Time, 2mins 83J«s. Dividends, £7 2,s and £3 10s. President's Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs nnd tile third 5 sovs out ot the stake. One mile. SRJ—Hon. 0., M'Lean's Apollodoris, 7.10 (M'Combe) 1 22 —Mr D. Robert!)' SomarolT, 7.3 (,r. M'Gulre) 2 51 -Mr Grantle.v's Ability, 7.8 (P. Thompson <1 ]2oi—Mr J. Buckley's Convoy .9.9 (Derrett) 0 32J—Mr C. de H. Teschemnker's Bulawayo, 9.2 (Wythe) 0 •15j—Mr J. Ellis' Juniper, 7.7 (•'. I'ina) 0 31)}— Mr .1: 11. Reid's Canticle, 0.13 0,0. r no) ... o 33 -Mr J. It. Mackenzie's Ilccky Scaton, 0.7 f,Cotton) 0

899} Kopulni was scratched. l'rom a gooi) Mart Canticle went to the [mnl, with Apollodoris next, mid Convoy third. Canticle made the running (or over half tlio distance. At the foot of the straight Apollodoris took command, mid going on won fliy a short length from SoninsolT, a good length separating second mid tiiii'd, Time, 1 mill 53secs. Dividends, £1 12s and £1 • Steiiai'ds' liiindiriip, of -II) sovs; second horso to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. Four furlongs. 'II —Mr Muckley's llcaii Sealon, 8.8 (llerrell j! ...■ 1 l f 78J—Mrs S. Trilford's .lolly Hogor, 7.5 (('. I'ine) ... - ' 12 -Mr (.'. 11. Gorton's Lady Lyonors, 7-1! (I.'olton) Illi}—Mr I'. Nelligau's King's Clucst, ; 8.9 (King) 0 s 23 -Mr H. Nurse's Matuku, 8.2 (M'Clllsky) 0 ' 21 —Mr .1. ltuttledge's Cuirroscttia, ' (1.12 (J. I'ine) 0 \ 11 —Mr W. .T. doing's Miss Ilnmil- ? ton. I!-7 (Douglas) 0 1 20 —Mr Jr Leslie's Tonoy, 1i.7 (H'Cuire) 0 287 I'ctrovnn, OstnehkolT and Canada were scratched. From n false start l'ctro*. na heat Jolly lloger hy ut hen'd after a good rate, with Cuirosctlin a good third, ni«' Lady Lyonors fourth. Time, 54 3-sth sees! When the flag fell on the second occasion Miss Hamilton and Jolly liogtr were quickest nfoot, Lady Lyonors being the last to begin, Jolly Tloger, ' going well, looked a winner, hut in the ' straight lienu Seaton came with a good • run, and won hy Ihree-quai'te-s of ft Irngth, Lady Lyonors a good third. Time. '.4 3-st!i sees. Dividends, £4 8s and lfls, I.andon Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs; [ second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. Seven furlongs. ; 28J—Mr J. Meikie's (irosvenor, 7.7 (J. Tine) 1 • 48 -Mr J. A. Holmes' Hoyal Crown, 9.(> (M'Lus'iey) !. ... 2 ; 70 -Hore. Cm M'Lcan's Notus, 8.9 (J. M'Combe) 3 05 -Mr J. Ellis' Brighton, ll.n (Ilao) i 0 39) Mr F. Nolligan's Deiarey, 9.0 (It; King) 0 581-Mr 11. Uolliwcll's lionilmstes, ! '7.12 (J. llegiirty) 0 20J—Mr 1). lioberls' milestone, 7.7 (J. M'(luire) 0 14 -Mr If. W. Dunn's Carlo, 7.7 (Cotton) 0 845 milestone led till they .entered the straight, with Royal Crown and Notus handiest, (Irosvenor then came fast on I lie outside, and n groat race ended between the placed horses, (Irosvenor winning hy a head, with n neck soparaling second and third. Time, lniln 42secs. Dividends, £9 18s and £1 12s. iielfield Hm'k Handicap, of 35 sovs ; second horse to receive ii sovs out of (lie stake. Five furlongs. ■lO —.Mr P. K. Lewis' tlrand Stand, 9.10, inc. 511.S iienalty (J. M'Comhe) 1 14 J-Mr E. J. Smith's noscasllo. 8.13 (J. Tine) 2 15 -Mr C. IT. fiorton's Narrangarle, 7.0 E. Cotton) 3 41 -Mr M. Kerr's Ta Tuna, 8.9 (R. King) „j 0 48 -Mr A. 8. Jones' Gypsobel, 8.5 (11. Derretl ( > ( 0 37 -Mr IT. Itobb's Radium, 7.12 (W. Robb) 0 18}— Mr S; Wootton's Design, 7.0 (J. I'ine) ... ... 0 5 -Mr W. 11. Winchester's Roso Rloom, 7.0 (J. M'Guire) 0 17 —Mr J. Delargy's Cake Walk, fi.9 (Douglas) 0 3 —Mr 'P. Soilness' Sid, 0.7 (0. Tine) ... 0 239 Miss Tin mil ton and Ortan were scratched, Cake Walk was the first to show up and led for three furlongs. Inside the distance Grand Stand and Roscastle look command, and in a good finish Grand Stand won by a short head, nearly two lengths separ n ting second and third. Time, lmin lOsecs.- Dividends, £4 nnd £8 Ms,' Clifton Handicap Trot, of 00 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. One mile n nd a half. 44 —Mr H. D. Fetrie's Dan I'atch, 2fisecs (Frlngie) 1 IGJ-lfr W. 11, Rodger's Spider, lfi sees (Smith) ... •, 2 19 —Mr 0. Orr's David Ilaruin, 28 fees (M'Kewen) 3 t7i —irr J, A. Auckland's St. Simon, 7secs, inc. Tsecs ren. (Piper) 0 j-Mr T, Johnston's Montere, lfl sees (ffilletts) 0 J—Mr W. M'fCec.hnlc's Stewardess, 17secs (Wallaca) q 3 -Mr Xi Jj Keith's Victory, 17

sees (owner) •. 9 -Mr W. J. Morland's KiiiirnJ." 21 sees (.owner) '' BJ—Mr J. S. Wood's D.C.L. 23sees (M'unro) ' 0 9 —Mr G. P. Payne's (ns) Doctor (!., 23secs (Holmes) q BJ—Mr ,1. Draper's Bessie Trncey SOsecs (Allan) | g 135 Dan Patch c.'uickly t oo k the lead and was never headed, winning by ten lengths, Spider heating David n an , m for second place by three lengths. Time •liirins Usees, Dividends, ,C2 ami £i Haitaki Handicap, of 70 sovs • second horse to receive 7 SO v S , and the third i sovs out of the stake. Hv 0 furlongs, Mr J, A. Holmes' Hilarity# 7 0 (M'Cluskoy) ■ , lCj—Mr l{. b. Jl'Doiinlil's'ileiriooni,' (.8 ( Douglas) • 2 5 -Mr H. frieillander's Marakoir" 7.0 (M'(iuire) ' g 33 —Mr J. Jell's Petrovna. 10.3 "(t" I'if) ••• o 10} Mr F, Kelligan's Tessera. 713 (II- Kins) o G5 -Mr J. Ellis' Ostachkoff, 7..0 (J. Pine) ' mi 0 BJ—Mr C, H. Gorton's Lady Lyonors, G.ll (Cotton) 0

144 Ileaii Senton and Canticle wcro scratched. MakarolT nil d Hilarity showed out, and led to the distance, whero Iloirloom moved into third place, and a good race ensued, a long neck separating first and second, and a short Imff li-ngth second and third, Lady Lyonors fourth. Time, Imin 7sccs, Dividends, £l7 12s and £1 18s, WELLINGTON' HACKS. By Telegraph. Wellington, Oct, 30, The weather was wet and windy for the first day 0' the Wellington Hating Club's spring meeting, anil the attendance not up to the average. The c-jurso was Very heaVy. The dotihlcrevent totalisator on the Wellington Handicap and Hying Hand.cap returned a dividend of £BS 7s to fonrtoim investors... The day's totalisator receipts amounted to £99;)2 as against £8578 on the day last year. Results:

October Hurdles.—South Star (9.13) I, Taxpayer (9.13) 2, Fleri 0 (9.2) 3. Ats 0 started: Iliack Sq;unU, Tlio Dauber, Wnimata and St. Amelin. Won by six lengths. Dividends, £3 4s and Us. Shorts llandicap.-Mpdnllist (o.t>) 1, Coxswain (7.10) 2, Hinirrewa (0.0) 3. Also started : Ftoris, Mnrtello and Ku. (lu. Won by three-quarters ot a length. Dividends, £4 and £3,95,Wellington Handicap.—St. .Joe (7.1 1. Lyrist (7.3) 2, Signalman (7.11) 3. Also started: Achilles, Jtnhiitonga, Black Reynard, Auratus, Shrapnel Shell, Flamcn, Blytheinaid and Hukaa'-'A. Won by a head, a neck separating second fowl third. Time, 2mins 17 3-sth sees. Dividends, £(111s and £2 Bs,

Flying Handicap.—Prelude ,(G.O) 1, Str Tristram ,(7.10) 2. St. Claimer (7.0 3. Also started : Esmoor. Won by a length Time, lmiii 20 2-sth sees. Dividend, £3 10s. Rimutaka Hack Hawlioap'i-Matakok r| (7,13) 1, Aorang (8.2) 2, G a wley !7.0) 3. Also started : Pcrdito, Grand Poplar, Flotilla, Pat, Balsam and Waikakaho. Won by a length and a half, Dividends, £(i 3s and £2 ss. Weilcsley Stakes.—Kirriemuir 1, Ivan- 1 off 2, 'Zimmerman 3. Also sta'rted: KnastiM, Mnngista and Kurawak'a. Won by three lengths. Time, 52 4-sths sees. Dividends, £1 and £lWainui Handicap.'—Ghoorka (10.5) 1, Regulation <10.3) 2, Kudu ('8.8) 3. Also started!: iCannio C-liiel, Clanburn, Veneer, Wind anil Noncen. Won by six lengths. Dividends, £2 13s and £1 Is. i Spring Hack Ilnndicap.-Tlio Seer (8.0) 1, Aberration (7.4) 2, Pns Suel (-7-4) 2, Also started I: Truce, Kuiuku, Waikakalio and Devonin. Won by three-quarters ol a length. Dividends, £9 10s and £2 lis.

The following are the acceptances for to-morrow's mi-is : I'ctoiic flnek Itimllu Hamlicap.—South Slur 111.12, The Daul'er 9.5, Cil'adualcd Tax 9.13.

Tni'ni'uti Hrtck Handicap.—Matnkoknrl S.y, Togo S.-i l'crditii 7.11, Aberration 7.!), Flotilla 7.1, Grand I'oplar (5.13. Penrce Handicap.—Achilles !>.7, • Jltibulonga Signalman 7-Hl, ltefiulation 7.!), St. .loe 7.1>, Shrapnel Shell 7.1, Fhuuen 8.!), Illythclinniil 0.8, Veneer G.S. Hull Park llamlieap.-tlhooi'kft 8.12, Aiira'.iis 5.7, liegulalion 8,2, Stnrshoot 7.11. Illytheinnid 7.0, Vernier 6.7, Hinuwiva (5.7. Nonoen (1.7, Kudu 0.7. .Juvenile Handicap.—lvanoll 8.10, Golihn (late 8.1!, The SijUutter 7*B, 'Frisco Jlnid 7.1, Sli-Hllifillan 11.10. lluahine Hack Handicap.—Maul 9.0, iMulnkokiri 8.0, Tho Seer 8.8, Galalmd 7.5, I'Totilla 7.it, Waikakaho (>.ll. Nainai Ilandicap.-iExmoor 9.0. llallaml 8.10, lloris 8.9, Medallist 8.3, St. Claimer 7.4, Coxswain 7.1, Kudu 0.10, Hinurewa 6.7, llukit-nkn. C.7;