SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10082, 18 March 1896, Page 6

SPORTING.

PAPAKURA RACING CLUB'S ANNUAL

MEETING.

The annual gathering in connection with the above club was held yesterday at Mrs. W. Walter's estate, " Glenora," Papakura, and as the weather was most propitious, a large number of townsfolk availed themselves of a pleasant excursion, combined with a good day's racing on the rural course. A large number from the surrounding districts and from the intermediate stations along the line were also present, and the attendance must be considered a highly satisfactory one. The railway arrangements also tended to add to the comfort of the visiting public, a special train leaving at 11.30 a.iij. for the course, and returning at six p.m., reaching town within a minute of tho advertised time, a result that reflects great credit on the management The several gentlemen connected with the management of the meeting, and more particularly the energetic secretary, Mr. W. L. Lockliart, s>-e to be complimented on the capable mani.ur in which it was conducted, and the promptitude with which tho fields were despatched, the last race 011 the card being started up to advertised time. Mr. F. Lawry, M.H.R., acted as judge, and Mr. E. D. Halstead officiated satisfactorily with the flag. The handicapping reflects credit upon -Mr. livett, the racing produced being of a close and interesting nature throughout. The sum of £1500 was passed through the totalisator during the day in 10s tickets. An excellent luncheon was provided by Mr. T. McEwin, of the City Buffet. The following are the details of the racing

Plate Handicap of 25sovs; second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. Gnu mile. 105—Mr. F. Davis' br h Webley, 4yr-, by Hotchkiss—Fairy Quern, Sst llllb (W. Smith).. 1 36—Mr. James McLeod's b ill Revenge, tiyrs, Sat (Creamer) 2 28—Mr. W. Riley's b m Nelsorina, Gyra, 7st "lb (Town«ml) 3

Also started : 25, StepJance, 7st 61b, including Gib over, Sharp.

Revenge was first away, with Webley as his nearest companion, and this order was maintained right round the back to within three furlongs of home, where Smith shook Webley up, anil the favourite coming away, won comfortably by a couple of lengths from Revenge, N»lsorina half a dozen lengtlis away third, lime, lm. 625. Totalisator investments, 194 ; dividend, IBs.

Handicap llirdi.es of iosovs; second horse to receive ssovs from tho stake. Over seven flight* of hurdles. One mile and three-quarters. 99-Mr. W. Lowe's b g Kildare, aged, by Izaic Walton, list 51b(Coleman) 1 U-Mr. A. s. Caution's bg Starlight, aged, 9.it 12lb, including 121b over (Weston) .. 2 12—Mr. Patterson's br m Glenlora, 4yrs, Ost (Burns) 3

Also started : 05, Ika Vuka, list lulb, ells; 130, Kulo, Dst ill), owner; 65, Dorothy, lOst Gib, It. Wright. Kal.) and Glenlora were quickest off the mark, and this pair showed the way to the jump, at which Dorothy, lka Vuka, an I Kilo ran olf. tilenlor.i continued to make the running until the necond hurdle had been negotiated, when .Starlight closed up, and the two to.* olf at the third obstacle almost on terms, Oleinora, howcvet, c lining to Rtief. Kildarii, who had been laying thud, closed up on the leader-, and at the second jump from home was in the lead, ami (run this out had matters pretty well his own way, winning by threo or four lengths from Starlight; lilenloia, who had been remounted, being third. Time, 4in. la. Tutali-ator investm-ntt, l i >; dividend, £1 bis.

P.VTAKIiIu C'Ul' Handicap of 50sovs ; second horse to receive movs from the stakes, One mile and a

quarter. -Mr. T. Ilodson's bin Retaliation, tlyrs, by St. Lfger-Reproach, 7st 12 b(l'aiker) .. 1 200—Mr. J. Kean'sch g Markinch, ayrs, by Nordenfeldt—Krycina, Tst 4llnC>illiiigs) .. 2 ll—Mr. J. island's b h Stamford, aged, by Woolbroker, tistllilb (J. B. Parker) .. .. 3

Also started : 114, I.ady Marion, Sst Bib, W. Smith; 17, Deadshol, 7st 1 lib including Dlb over), Creamer; 53, Mantle, 7st, Castleton ; 44, pirate, fat 121b, l ife.

Deadshot got the best of the start, with Retaliation and Markinch following in the order named. At the back Markinch replaced Retaliation and closed on Deadshol, and, when they had raced to within lialf-a-niile of home, was in command, with Deadshol and Keuliition as his nearest companions. The Nordenfeldt gelding continued to show the way until the straight was reached, where Retaliation put in a determined challenge, and an exciting battle up the straight resulted in a bare length win for tile latter from Markineh, Stamford being tliiid. this makes the third year in succession that Retaliation has accounted tor the Cup. lime, -Jin. lis, Totallsaloi investments, 476; dividend, £5 las.

Selling Race of 20sovs. For three-year-olds anil upwards. Three-year-olds to carry list; four-year-olds 9st 1-lb, five, six, and aged, lOst, Six furlongs. 125-.Mr. W. Kiely's cli in Cleopatra, nil, 4yrs, by Nelson—Memphis, 7st (I'ownsend) ~ 1 62—Mr. E Clarke's br g Neptune, iUsuvs, 3yrs, Sst (Creamer) 2 27—Mr. u . Jackson's cil h hirst Nelson, 20sovs, (iyrs, list (IV. Smith) 3 Cleopatra, who won comfortably, was put up to auction and bou«ht in f"r Jl. " This makes the second year in succession that she has annexed this event. Time, int. 625, ToUlisator investments, 214; dividend, 15

Handicap Pu.ny lUce of 25<«>; second pony to receive &sovs from ilie stake. .Six furlongs.

190—Mr. It. Thorpe's cli in Silkworm, liyrs, by lUdaines- Moth, 7st 51b (Ske.ltes) .. 1 81-Mr. McKenzie's cli h Vampire, agod, Bst (Creamer? 2 55—Mr. F. Stenning's br m Bit-o'-Fashion, 4yrs, 7st tilb (Sharp) 3 Also started: 37, Lady Thornton, Bst 121b, W. Smith; 41, Kit, 8-st (Jib; 24, .Storyteller, 7st, Uliaafc, 3D, rtidrc.il, 7st, Towiiseud.

Vampire got slightly the best of the start, and showed the way round the back to within a couple of furlongs of home, where Silkworm, who hail been lying handy in third place, put in a decided challenge, and taking command came on and won without the whip by the be->t part of two lengths from Vampire; Bit o' Fashion a good third Time, ltn. 2Ua. Totalisitor invojliiieiits, 476; dividend, £1 Is.

Railway Plate Handicap of Itisovs ; second horse to receive o.iova from the stake. One mile.

93-Mr. G. JJriiiiblccnmho's blk a The Sharper, tijrs, by Kalo—Lilly Florence, 6st alb (Creamer) 1 44-Mr. W. Kiely's chill Cleopatra, 4yrs, "at 21b (I'owiLseud) 2 122— W. Moberley's b g Grenadier, 4yrs, Bst (C. Tint; 3 Also started; 31, Pirate, 7st 21b, Chaafe ; 14, Ika Vuka, (lit i(Jib, Parker.

The Sharper was in front before many strides had been covered, followed closely by Pirate. Three furlongs from home Grenadier ran into second pUc.-, but The Sharper, not to be denied, came away and woo (never headed) by two longths from Cleopatra, Grenadier close up third. Time, Im. Ms. 'l'otalisalor investments, 30'J ; dividend, XI Us. Handicap Stkkpi.eciiase or SUsoys ; s-econd horse to receive ;>sovs from the slake. About three milts.

122—Mr. It. Ilonwood's cli g Kalo, aged, by Lara, UstTlb (Kenwood) 1 10—Mr. Patterson's brrn Ulenlora, 4yrs, list "lb (Burns) 2 178—Mr. K. i ollins' b g Ika, aged, list 121b (Collins) 3 Also started: IDS, Kildare, list 121b, Coleman ; 11, Dorothy, 1 lis, It. Wright.

Ika and Olonlors got away first, and this pair negotiated the first obstacle on terms, but when the third jump was reached Ika had replaced lilenl-ira, an i with Kalo held the command. This order was maintained as the Held crossed the double in front the stand,and laced round the back, but as they emerged from the tree Kalo was ten lengths to the good. Headline the double for the second time Ika and Ulenlora were again with Kalo, and the throe raced together round the back ami to within four furlongs i f home, when Kalo again forced to the front, and coming on won comfortably by three lengths from Ulenlora, Ilia tive lengths away thud, Kildare came to grief at tho back oil the second lound, and Dorothy was pulled up after ref -sing two or three times. Time, Vm. 60s. Totalisator investments, 435 ; dividend, £112s.

Flying Stakes of 30sovs; second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. ."Six furlongs,

ti3—Mr, F. Davis' br h Webley, 4yrs, by Ilotcll* kiss - Fairy Queon, bat 3lb (W. Smith) .. 1 119— \V. Abbott's cli luNorina, 4yra, {Ist 101b (Townsend) • 2 165—Mr. J. Kean'sch g Maikinch, 6yrs, 7st llli> (Creamer) 3 Also started: 80, The Sharper. Bst 101b (including Mb punalty), J. Kean ; 30, Grenadier, Bit ill), C. Tint; 30, Ketaliation, Bst 9lb (including 71b penalty), Parker. Korina seot away with a lead as the flag fell, Murkinch and Sharper being next in order, and 110 alteration was noticeabl» until they entered the might, where Webley shot out, and cutting down the leaders in good style, won by a couple of lengths fmni Norina, Markinch close up third. Time, lm. *Im. Totalis, investments, 402; dividend, £4 Sa.

THE OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING. [by telegraph,— correspondent.] Fakroa, Tuosday. To-day being St. Patrick's Day it was observed as a general holiday. The main attraction was the annua! gathering of the Ohineinui'i Jockey Club, which took place at Mr. Dickey's paddocks. It is estimated that there were fully 2000 people ou the course, crowds of visitors having come from Auckland, Te Aroha, Thames, and upper districts. A large number of 10s tickets were placed on the totalisator, over £1000 being liassed through the machine, but the dividends paid were very small, the highest amount paid being £2 Is on the Cup. The various events weie, on tho whole, well contested, and speaking generally it was admitted by all that the meeting was tho most successful ever held in connection with the Club, which speaks volumes for the management of the gathering, the officers one and all deserving the highest possible praise for the manner in which even the smallest detail was attended to. One noticeable feature was that a young fellow named Jierry had a credit of ridiag six winning mounts. The following wero the results

Maiden Race.— 1, Splitlink 2, Mitlora 3. Dividend, lis. Hi'rdles.—Viceroy 1, Knapsack 2, John 3. Dividend, 30:1. Pony KaCE.—Leona 1, Libeller 2. Dividend, 13s. Flying Stakvs.—Lillie 1, Mavoumeen 2, Sterling 3. Dividend, 13s.

Kauangaiiahe Handicap.—l.illie 1, Porormi 2, Hen it of Oak 3. Dividend, 13s. OniNKMiiiii Clip.Tit 1, Ida 2, Mavourneen 3. Divui. •];■!, £;■' Is. w.mui > Captivity 1, Splitlink 2, Scot Free '<• Dividend, 13s. Forced Handicap.—Lillie 1, Qiena 2, Rex 3. Dividend, IBs,