AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10020, 6 January 1896, Page 6

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

second day.

The second and concluding day's racing of the above club's summer gathering was held at Potter's Paddock, Epsom, on Saturday last. Tho weather was all that could'be desired, and, as on the first day, the attendance was ono of the largest ever witnessed at a trotting meeting, tho returns showing that over 3500 persons were on the grounds. The duties pertaining to the management were carried out in equally as satisfactory a manner as on the first day, for which great credit is duo to Mr. C. P. Mark secretary, Mr. A. R. Harris judge, Mr. G. Cutis starter, and the other gentlemen who occupied the remaining official positions. An endeavour was made to bring the events on the programme off to advertised time j but despite tho fact that several ownors and jockeys were fined for not having weighed out. and for not beiue at the post'in the stipulated time, the last race was nearly an hour late. Nevertheless the action taken by the club is a step in the right direction, and should in the near future, if strictly enforced, have the necessary effect on dilatory riders and owners. As a conseotienco of the lateness of the hour, hundreds ot people who were detained on the grounds a few minutes after the last race, were under the necessity of waiting until a'quartor-past eight p.m. for a tram, or walking to town. The totalisators, under the chargo of Mr. W. Blomfield and staff, were conducted to the entire satisfaction of investors, and during the afternoon tho sum of £3440, in 10s tickets, was passed through the two machines. Added to the first day's total this shows the handsomo return of 17270, which is far in advance of last year's figures. Air. T. McEwin did the catering, and the luncheon provided was nuite up to the usual standard. The afternoon s proceedings were enlivened by a programme of popular selections by the Newton Brass Band. Mr. W. Kuight's adjustments again produced good racing in both galloping and trotting events. Katie M.'s magnificent performance in the Glasgow Trot, when she ran second to Duke C. after being blocked by a collision at the back, was the featuro of the afternoon's trotting, and ranks her one of the first harness mares ever seen at Potter's Paddock, her time for the distance being about dm. 10s.

The following are the results :— Horder.n Three-year-old Stakes of 60sovs, in harness. Tho prize presented by Mr. S. Ilonlern for competition among tho three-year-olds sold at hi* sale on December 31, IS'JI. One mile. Flying start.

Messrs. Sole Bros.' br c Tip Top (Solo) .. .. 1 Mr. R. Mc (Wile's b c The Count (Chatteris) .. 2 Mr. J Ellis's cb c Bellman(Sandall) .. ..3 Only three figured on tho card for Mr. Uordern's liberal prize, anil as it was nvjntoi round amongst investors that Tip Top was the pick of the trio thero was no money forthcoming for tho remaining piir, and the totalisator was not opened. The three went away together, and Tip 'l op assuming command before a furlong had been coveted, trotted kindly and won easily by half-a-dozen lengths from The Count; Bellman, who broko badly, being some distance away last. The time— 17s.—was K!s. better than that of tlm four-year-olds on the previous Saturday.

Selling Pony iucf. Handicap of 20sovs. For ponies 14 hands 2 Inches and under, live furlongs.

ISO-Mr. W. Itilgonr's I) in Dearie, 4yrs, 7sb lib, including lib over (l.ong) 1 176—Mr. H. Hussey's g g Robin, aged, 7st 81b (Morris) „ 2 178—Mr. J. Jobnstono's bin Boos, aged, 7sb (Powell) 3 Of the five acceptors only three faced tho starter, of whom Robin and Bees found most favour with the public. From an even start tieario was the first to show to the front, with Robin as her nearest companion, and as they raced round the back stretch and into the cutting the position! were muttered. Onco fairly in the straight Morris, on Robin, made a determined ellort to overtake the leader, but without avail, and Dearie coming on in good stylo won by a couple of longths from Robin, Bees a similar distance away last. Time, lm. Bs. Totalisator investments, 474; dividend, £112s. Trial Trot Handicap of on (saddle). Second horse to rcceivo isovs from the stako. Ono mile

and a-haif. 277— .T. Anderson's b g Kapai, Oyrs, scratch, (Ilenrj) 1 Co—Mr. J. Gordon's b £ Morning Star, 14s„ ago J, (Goodwin) 2 187—Mr. R. (I. Sandill's bg Siim Jim, 4yrs, 18s., (Owner) 3 Also ran ; 7', The Judge, Bs., Owner; 75, Nelson, 14s, Clark ; -IS. Wallace D., 235., Chatteris; 48, Totsy, 80s.. Owner. As ihe neiil raced round the back stretch and into tho cutting, the limit mare, Totsy, was about a dozen lengths in front of .Morning Star, with Slim Jim third, while the scratch gelling, Kap.ti. who was warming up to his work in line style, had cut down the remainder of tho field, and was close up, fourth. They passed the stand in this order, but at the paddock Kapai passed Slim Jim, anil trotting splendidly, was on Morning Star's quarters when the hack was reached, Totsy having broken ant fallen back into third place. From this out the issue was never in doubt, and Kapai coming away as they reached the straight, was comfortably by four lengths from Morning star, Slim Jim being fifteen longths away, third. Wallace I), was tho last to finish. Time, 4m. 255. Totalisator investments, 701; dividend, £14s.

New Year Handicap of 45sovi; second horse to rcceivo tsovs from the stako. Six furlongs and ahalf.

168—Mr. W. Edward's b m Germina, 4yrs, "at 101b (Morris) 1 541—Mr. ft. Uatton's b m Nelly, aged, 9st (Wright) 2 109-Mr. S. McQuay's br g Pica, aged, "Jst 2lb (Bighatn) 3 Also ran: 227, foil, Oat 2lb, Patterson; 70, Florrie, 7st 131b, including -201b over, Gillespie ; 40, Sultan. Cst 71b, McManus; 85, Kaipara, Cat 131b, including Oil) over, hong. The lillputians made a more satisfactory response in this event, Rodney being the only scratching recorded. The public placed their confidence in Nelly, and as the barrier flew up tho ffourite and Gerraina were tile first to get going, with Pica and Sultan in close company. The positions wero maintained until thoy reached the back stretch ivhcro Germlna went to tho front and, racing through the cutting and into the str light a length and a-balf in front of Nellie, came on and won by nearly three lengths from the piibli: selection, Pica who had challenged the loaders a furlong from homo being half a length away third. Time, lm. 2&s. Totalisator investments, 1240 ; dividend, £3 6s.

President's Handicap Trot of SOsovs; second bursa to rocolvoHOaovs from the stako. Two miles and a quarter.

23— K. Ellott's b m Gay Belle, aged, 435. (Owner) 1 67—Mr. J. Gordon's b g Morning Star, 62.1. (Goodwin) 2 70-Mr. W. J. Greenwood's ch m Ruby, aged, 10s. (Owner) 3 Also ran : 200, Old Judge, lis., owner; 109, Hurricane. 165., Chatteris ; 120, Nellie, 175., Owner; 25, Ike, 225., Henry Itose; 144, Carmen, 315., A. Greenwood ; 8, Lawyer Bell, 025,, Farry; ID, Nelson, 5'25., 0. Clark.

Lawyer Bell, Nelson, and Morning Star (on tho limit) moved off together, and passing tho stand the latter had placed about twenty lengths between himself and Lawyer Bell, with Gay Bella noxt in order. At tho back Morning Star still held a commanding lead, and was trotting kindly, while llurricfl.no. Ruby, and Old Judge were rapidly closing up, anil as tho field came round the bend and up the straight Morning Star still showed the way, with Lawyer Bell, Gay Hallo, Carmen, Ruby, and Hurricane following in the order named, Ike being last. Passing tho stand a second time Gay Belle, who lnd been plodding along most consistently, while tho remainder of the field were continually breaking, was in tho van, with Morning Star second, Ruby a bunt fifteen lengths away third, and Old Judge and Hurricane racing together. When the paddock was reached Sandall had brought his mount into third place, but Old Judge breaking badly allowed Ruby to again take up the running, and this order was maintained until the cutting was reached, when Morning Star closed on Gay Belle, anil Ituby decreased the distance "letwcen herself and the second horse. A. splendid struggle up the straight resulted in a win for Gay Belle by a length from Morniug Star, Ruby, two lengths away, filling third place. Time, Om. 41ra. Totalisator investments, 851; dividend, £16 !.3s

Stkeplechasb Handicap of 40sots. Second horse to receive 6sovs from the stake. About two miles and a-balf.

327—Mr, E. Williams' lir g Fauntleroy, aged, list 61b (Wright) 1 514—Mr. J. Fletcher'* blk g Littlo Raven, aged, list 4lb (owner) 2 250-Mr. <V. J. Bowden's in Helena, 6ys, lOst 121b (owner) 3 Alio ran 200, Butterfly, lOst 121b, Bighara ; 167, Mother Sbipton, lOst 81b, Donovan. Fauntloroy jumped away with the lead, with Mother Shipton, Butterfly, and Raven close up, Helena being tho last to lour* tho post. Tho field raced well together round the back, Helena and Fauntleroy taking the stono wall together, with Little Raven and Butterfly about a length away. Tiie leaders took the double together, and very little alteration occurred until they reached the trees at the back for a second time, when Helena was leading Fauntleroy by a couple of lengths, Riven being in third place. Raven made a forward move as they rounded the bend into the straight, ami was on terms with Helena as the pair negotiated the double, while Fatirttloroy hail fallen back into third place, and Butterfly was lying half a dozen lengths away last. At the back Wright shook Fauntleroy tip, find reaching Riven, the pair came down the cutting into the straight together, where Fauntleroy drew away, and coming on won comfortably by three lengths; Helena, five lengths away, third. 'lime, 6m. lis. Totalisator investments, 1173; dividend, £1 12s,

Glasgow Trot Handicap of 36sovs (in harness). Sacjnd horse to receive Ssovs from the stake. Two miles.

331—Mr. R. Mcßrlda's h g Duko C., 4yrs, 38s. (Chatteris) 1 168—Mr. M. Oleeson's b m Katio M., 6yrs, scratch (Owner) 2 09—Mr. J. Winter's b g Sar.tlfl/, aged, Ms. .. 3 Also ran: 92, Tom Hicks, 315., Owner; 31, Ruby, 365., Owner; 107, Nellie, 39j., Owner; 11, Carmen, 3!)5.; IS, Lawyer 8011, 70s. Sandfly soon overtook tho limit horse, Lawyer Bell, and showed the way round the back where Duko C. closed up into second place, and tho scratch inarf, Katie M., who was trotting fiultlo-»ly was rapidly closing upon the Held. Passing the stand a second time Duko C, had assumed command, with Sandfly second and Ruby third, while Katie M. hail worked her way into fourth position and was seen to be gaining on the loaders at overy stride. At the back i)uko C. had increased his lead to between SO and 40 lengths from Sandfly jtnd Katie M. patsod Ruby, but dospito Gloeson's splendid effort to reach Mr. Mcßride's gelding, Chatteris drove Duke C. past the judge's box a winner by about 20 lengths from Katie M., Sandfly finishing ' third. Had Ratio M. not been blocked by a collision between a couple of the wheels in the last round the finish would have been closer. : Time, 6m. 465. 1 Totaling tor invfestmentfl, 811 ; dividend, £1 its.;

Grandstand Handicap of 30sovs; second horse to receive 6so?s from the stake. For conies 11 hands 2 inches and under. i y s,697—Mr. T. Bur's b g Eodney, . aged, 10s lr 61b (Donovan). .. ... .. ~ „ 1 249—Mr. W. Edwards' b m Gerraina, 4yrs. Bsi 111b (including 71b penalty).. .. a 27— W. Rogers' b g Sultan, ajed, Tab 131b (Including2olb.over) .. ...... j Also ran : 75, Nellie, flat. 41b; 67, Pica, fist ■ 4lb • 60, Quail, 7st 101b; 103, Kaipara, 7st 61b, Including 131b over. . **«-/ : / v 0 Kodney got away beat, and making the moat of his advantage, showed the way round the back followed by Nelly, tiermlna challenged the leaders in Iho straight, but was beaten by i bare length, Time, Ira. 7Js. Totalisator investments, 1,108'• dividend, 17s. • • 1 TeijGqraph Trot Handicap of 35soTa; second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. One mile. 81—Mr. 15. Gonrge Sandall's b g Old Judge, 6yrs, scratch (owner).. .; 1 107—Mr. W, ,1. Greenwood's b g The Judge, syra, 19s. (owner) .. .. .. .. .. 2 6—Mr. J. Watson's eh g Ike, ajod, fls. (A. Greenwood) Also ran: M. Kapal, ss. including ss. penalty, Henry; 11, Judy, 145,, owner; 126, Miss Graham, 10s., Percy; 19, Gay Belle, lis. including 6s, penalty, owner; 17, Nelson, 193., Clarke. The Judge soon distanced Nelson, but not trotting too kindly was overhauled by the scratch horse Old Judge at tho back of the course, and the latter coming on won as he liked' by a dozen lengths, .Ike being third. Miss Graham, who went out a firm faTourilo, broke badly and win never prominent. Timo, 2m. 40.1. Totalisator Investments, 3&): dividend, £i Is. 'l