SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11949, 25 April 1902, Page 6

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S, AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. [BY TELEGRAM*. —PEESS ASSOCIATION'.] Wellington, Thursday. The autumn meeting of the Wellington Racing- Club opened to-day. Beautiful weather was experienced, bright sunshine and no wind. The attendance, estimated at about 2500, was satisfactory. The big event, the Thompson Handicap, was a one-horse race, Ostiak winning all the way. The Porirua stable was in great form, winning the Maiden Hack Race with Exmoor, an Australian-bred colt, who won in good .style. The defeat of Cruciform by Porirua in the North Island Challenge Stakes was a great surprise. Hewitt, the rider of Cruciform, lodged an objection against McClusky, the rider of Goldenmcre, for alleged interference. The inquiry was adjourned until to-morrow. The heavy going and big weight settled Abydos in the Welter. Red Gauntlet scored in good style in the Railway Handicap, after To Taiaha had made all the running. The sum of £9503 was put through the totalisator, against £8512 last year, an increase of £991. The results are as follows: —

WAIWETU HANDICAP of lOOsovs , second horse to receive lOsovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 202—Mr. J. Hodgson's b g Abydos, 6yrs, by St. George— Zelica, Bst (H. Tate) ... 1 90—Mr. J. Anderson's b f Stepina, 4yrs, 7st 41b (G. Price) 2 149— Isaac. Freeth's b g Rebel, 6yrs, 7st 121b (Jackson) 3 Also started: 93, Crusoe, 9st 41b; 144, Wcstguard, Bst 51b; 51, Ayrdale, 7st 41b; 25, Battlecry, 7st4lb; 230, la, 7st3lb; 32, Blackwing, 7st Crusoe gave the starter some trouble. When the barrier rose Abydos had a slight advantage, with Stepina next. The pair singled out from the field, and, gradually drawing away, entered the straight with a clear lead. Abydos held his own and won by about three lengths, Rebel being tho same distance away third. Crusoe and some of the others wore well up. Blackwing finished last. Time. lm. 32 l-ss. Dividends Abydos, £3 7s 6d; Stepina, £2 10s 6"d. MAIDEN HACK RACE of 50sovs: second horse ssovs from the stake. Six furlongs.

129—Mr. J. Monk's br g Exmoor, by GraftonVivandioie, 7sfc, carried 7st, ' 61b (Jenkins) 1 59—Mr. W. E. Bidwell's b f Ascension, 2yrs, 7st (Bickering) 2 125— R. Connop's br f Wind, 2yrs, 7st, carried 7st 21b (G. Price) ... 3 Also started: 8. French Maid, Bst 121b; 5, Aristocrat, Bst 121b; 26, Mataman, Bst 121b; 10, The Guesser, &,i 111b; 7, Shamrock, ost 111b; 1, Insurgent, Bst 111b; 8, Monument, Bst 111b; 62, Blue Spur, Bst 31b; 26. Liquidator, Bst 31b; 39, Waipawa, 7st 31b; 36, Kingman, 7st. Won in a canter. Time, lm. 20s. Dividends, £3 3s and £2 6s. THE THOMPSON HANDICAP of 400sovs;' second horse to receive 40sovs and the third lOsovs from the stakes. One mile. 137 Mr. Douglas Cordon's oh g Ostiak, syrs, by Stepniak— Betty, 7st 131b (C. Jenkins) ... ... 1 141—Mr. A. Moss' gr o Canteen, 3yrs, 7st 71b (Jones) 2 125 — G. Richardson's b in Hinetaura, 6yrs, 6st 111b (Kirk) 3 Also started: 234. Okoari, Bst 101b; 432, Halberdier, Bst 61b; 421, Jabber, Bst, lib; 40, Queen's Guard, 7st 71b: 277. Glcnaladale, 7st 51b; 112. Fleka, 7st 51b; 123, Fakir, 7st 21b; 61, Bowman, 6st 121b; 176, Terrapin, 6st 121b; 165, Tradcwind, 6st 121b; 33. Shrapnel Shell, 6st 91b; 148, Plaidie, 6st 71b (carried 6st 111b).

Ostiak was in front when the field settled down. Passing the three-quarter-milo post he had Shrapnel Shell and Bowman as bis nearest attendants. The Stepniak gelding had a commanding lead rounding the bend, where Hinetaura and Canteen came out of the nick and went in pursuit of the leader. Although Canteen headed Hinetaura at the distance, he could not get near Ostiak, who won anyhow by four lengths. Hinetaura. was a neck away third. Then came Halberdier and Shrapnel Shell. The last three to finish were Tr.tdewind, Okoari, and Flaidie. Time, lm. 43 4-ss. Dividends: Ostiak, £6 13s; Canteen, £4 6s.

FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to receive 40sovs from the stake. About one mile and threequarters. 139—Mr. C. O'Donoghue's b g Derringcotte, aged, by Derringer—Mascotte, lOst 51b (McLauchlin) ... 1 Mrs. Ninina To Rangi's br g Mourner, aged, 9st 51b (Hands) 2 156—Mr. R. B. Patterson's ch g Dr. Bill, aged, lOst (J. Telford) 3

Also started: 105, Waiwera, list 91b; 86, Hotii, list 51b; 46, Right Metal, 10st 61b; 54, Rimu, lOst; 74, Duffer, 9st 12.1b; 73, Stockade, 9st 71b; 14, Pukana, 9st 61b.

Dr. Bill showed the way over the second fence, where Duffer came to grief. Passing the stand Dr. Bill was clear of the field, with Right Motal, Pukana, and Rimu at the head of the first division. Derringcotte run up to Dr. Bill at the back, and allowed the latter to lead over the last fence. Datringcotto came away in tho straight, and won comfortably by half-a-length from Mourner, who came fast at the finish. Time, 3m. 14s. Dividends: Derringcotte, £4 Os 6cl; Mourner, £2 Is.

WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to rcceivo lOsovs from tho stake. One mile and a furlong.

144—Mr. P. Martin's br m Cornea, bv St. George— 9st (D. N. Hewitt) 1 136 Mr. T. H. Dowry's br g Comfort, syrs, 9st 71b (Davis) 2 77—Mr. A. MeVinish's b g Ruamahunga, aged, lOst 71b (Thomas) 3

Also started: Ambrosia. lOst 41b: Abydos. lOst 31b, and 71b penalty; 248, Hokio. 9st 71b: 77, Aide-do-Camp, 9st 61b; 73, Waterford, 8:4 101b; 66, Valkyrie, Cst 71b. Prom an even despatch Valkyrie rushed to the front, and passing the six-furlong post was a couple of lengths in front of Abydos", Ruamahunga and Aide-de-Camii being last. The two leaders held their own to the bend, where Cornea came through on the outside, and finished full of running, winning by two lengths from Comfort, with Ruamahunga the same distance away, third. Time. 2m. 1 l-ss. Dividends: Cornea, £5 10s; Comfort, £1 18s 6d.

NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES

of 300sovs; second horse to receive 50sovs, and the third lCsovs from the stakes. Seven furlongs.

—Mr. Douglas Gordon's eh c Porirna, 2yrs, bv Seaton Delaval—Waitcniata, fst 111b (C. Jenkins) 252—Mr. G. G. Stead's eh f Cuneiform,

3yrs, 9sfc 61b (Hewitt) 2 37Sir G. H. Clifford's eh h Cannie Chiel, 4yrs, lOst (J. Pino) ... 3 Also started: Goldenmere, 9st lib; 38, Camelot, 6st 1311).

Porirua was the quickest getting into his stride, Cruciform being second and Camelot last when (hey settled down. Before going a furlong Cruciform dropped back into lust place. Camelot was second at the four furlong post, with Cruciform making up lost ground. Rounding the bend she went in pursuit of Porirua, but could not extend the. two-year-old, who won by three lengths, Cannie Chiol being six lengths away third. Time, lm. 30 l-ss. Dividend, £5 2s.

FIRST HACK HANDICAP of 80sova; second horse to receive lOsovs from the stakes. One mile.

85—Mr. Ryder's br i Wehenga, *yrs, bv The Artist—Bull's-eye mare, 6sk 91b, carried 6st 131b (Pickering) 1 156—Mr. Douglas Gordon's b c. Laureate, 3yrs, 9et 71b (Jenkins) ... ... 2 188— H. Noes' b g Waitoa, 4yrs, 7st 111b (Watson) ... .' 3 Also started: 100, Heritas, Bst 91b; 217, Sandy, Bst 81b; 306, North Star, 7st 121b; 53, Oudenarde, 7st 111b; 65, Raema, 7at 21b, carried 7st 41b;.47. Artisan, 6st 101b; 16, The Gueeser, 6st 71b, carried 6st 131b; 33, Languid, 6st 71b, carried 6st 91b. The Gnosser, Languid, and Heritas wore prominent for half the distance, when Wehenga camo through and led round the bend. Hero tho top weight looked dangerous, but Wohenga finished strong and won by two lengths from Laureate, Waitoa boi'ig a good third. Time, lin. 45 l-ss. Dividends : Wehonga, £10 Is; Laureate, £1 16s.

RAILWAY HANDICAP of 200sovs; second • horse to receive 20sovs, and third horso lOsovs, from tho stake. Six furlongs. 423—Mr. J. Brett's oh o Red Gauntlet, 3yrs, by Loehiel—Russet, Bst Bib (Hewitt) ...■ ... ■ ... ... 1 80Mr. C. E. Major's b a Faugh-a-ballagh, aged, 7st 51b (Towers) 2 51Mrs. R. Connop's b f Torowai, 3yrs, Bst 21b (Davis) 3 Also started: 148, Windwhistlc, 7st 131b; 45, Ringlet, 7st 71b; 79, Assayer,. 7at 71b;

236; Livonia, fat " 6lb; 106, Float,' 7st 61b; 48, Sentry, 7st 41b; 80, • Sunfish, * 7st; 28, Pur© Silver, 7st; 211, To Taiaba, 7st 101b. To Taiaha was the first to show out, and with a- furlong gone was leading Faugh-a-ballagh and Windwhistle. This was the order to the bend, whore Rod-Gauntlet headed Windwhistle, and went in pursuit of ; the leaders. He was first into the straight, and won by a nose after an interesting finish with Faugh-a-ballagh. Torowai was a length and a-half way third, ■" To > Taiaha and Float being fourth and fifth. Time, lm. 17 l-ss. Dividends: Red Gauntlet, £2 8s; Faugh-a-ballagh. £4 ss. . - •j : '.' 'SECOND DAT. ' The following aro the Wellington Racing Club's weights for Saturday:— Second Hurdle Handicap of 150sovs, one mile and a-half: Social Pest 12.3, Huku 12.0, Wniwera 11.7, Sabreur 11.7, Derringcott« 11.5, Hotu 11.4, Gobo 11.2, Right Metal 10.11, Hauriri .10.9, Doctor Bill 10.7, Frost 10.7, Eucharis 10.4, Mourner 10.3, Vanquish 10.0, Duffer 9.11, Gipsy Jack 9.7, Riinu 9.7, Regret 9.7, Aquinaldo 9.5, Stockade 9.5, Lady Bell 9.5, Sudor 9.0, Moreen 9.0, Pukana 9.0. Hack Flying Handicap of SOsovs, six furlongs: Laureate 9.12, Platypus 9.5, Heritas 8.10, Sandy 8.10, Waiwhera 8.10, Anchorite 8.8, Wchenga 8.0, Waitoa 7.13, Bill Perkins 7.10, Oudcnardo 7.9. North Star 7.8, En Garde 7.4, Raeraa 6.13, Waireka 6.12, Frontier 6.11. Aiding* 6.10, Matamau 6.10, Liquidator 6.9, Valiant 6.9, French Maid 6.9, Velocity 6.7, The Guessor 6.7, Languid 6.7, Insurgent 6.7, Waikakahu 6.7, Levcnt 6.7, Monument 6.7, Lady Field 6.7, Seaweed 6.7.

Hack Welter Handicap of 80sovs, seven furlongs: Laureate 11.7, Platypus 10.11, Waiwhera 10.8, Heritas 10.7, Rebounding Lock 10.5. Waitoa 10.0, Wehenga 9.13, North Star 9.8, Oudenarde 9.8, Racma 9.0, Tutungarehu 8.13, Waireka 8.13, Frontier 8.12, Artisan 8.10, Mooi 8.7, The Guesser 8.7, French Maid 8.7, Levcnt 8.7, Monument 8.7, Lady Field 8.7, Seaweed 8.7. Autumn Handicap of 300sovs, one mile and a-qua.-ter: Tortulla 9.13, St. Michael 9.7, Battleaxc S.O, Ostiak 8.9, Abydos 8.8, Cannio Chicl 33, Crusoe 8.6, Okoari 8.3, Halberdier 8.0, The Shannon 8.0, Canteen 7.12, Ideal 7.12, Melwood 7.6, ' Djin-Djin 7.6, Menura 7.5, Glcnaladale 7.5, Cornea 7.3, Windwhistle 7.3, Motor 7.3, Queen's Guard 7.3, Skobeleff 7.2, Rebel 7.0, Fleka 7.0, Fakir 6.10. Terrapin 6.10, Taplow 6.10, Tradewind 6.7, Shrapnel Shell 6.7, Plaidie 6.7, la 6.7, Bowman 6.7. Pacific Handicap of 200sovs, six furlongs: Cruciform 1&.4, Achilles 9.7, Red Gauntlet 9.0, Porirua 8.12, Uoldonmere 8.0, Torowai 8.0, Tradewind 7.8, Ringlet 7.4, Immersion 7.3, Stepson 7.2, Livonia 7.0. Float 7.0, Torcolet 7.0, Ringman 7.0, Battle Cry 7.0, Wheellock 7.0, Antigone 7.0, Sunfish 6.10, Shrapnel Shell 6.10, Camelot 6.7. Suburban Handicap: Okoari 9.7, Cannio Chiel 9.4, Red Gauntlet 9.0, Halberdier 9.0, Oaliak 9.0. Jabber 9.0, Cora Linn 8.9, The Shannon 8.7, Rebel 8.3, Canteen 8.2, West Guard 8.0, Tsaritsa 8.0, Glenaladalo 7.12, Queen's Guard 7.11, Fleka 7.11, Ambrosia 7.10, Chasseur 7.7, Faugh-a-Ballagh 7.6, Antigone 7.6, Torowai 7.6, Float 7.5, Hinetaura 7.5, Terrapin 7.5, Tradewind 7.5, Ayrdalo 7.2, Lady 801 l 7.2, Ringlet 7.0, Sanfoin 7.0, Bowman 7.0, Green Sleeve 7.0, Livonia 7.0, Cobbro 7.0, To Taiaha 7.0, Jealous 6.12, Tawaia 6.12, Taplow 6.12, Shrapnel Shell 6.12, Pure Silver 6.10, Sentry 6.10, Elackwing 6.7, Katriona 6.7. Hutt Handicap: Crusoe 9.0, Halberdier 8.12, Abaydos 3.10, Cora Linn 8.7, Magnificent 8.2, Queen's Guard 8.0, Fleka 8.0, Tsaritsa 8.0, Stepina 7.11, Ruamahunga 7.11, Comfort 7.10, Robel 7.10. Aide-de-Camp 7.9, Menura 7.8, Cornea 7.7, Float 7.6, Bowman 7.5, Tradewind 7.4, Ayrdalo 7.0, Cure 7.0, Hokio 7.0, Watcrford 7.0, Tawara 7.0, Lady Bell 7.0, Sanfoin 7.0, Blackwing 6.10, Tepake 6.7, Valkyrie ,6-7.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. [itT TELEGRAPH. —I'RESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Thursday. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. Henrys for the Manawatn Racing Club's autumn meeting:— FLYING HANDICAP. Three-quarters of a Halberdier 9.11, Westguard 8.12, Quaen's Guard, 8.31, Goldenmere 8.9, Torowai 8.8, Faugh-a-Ballagh. 8.5. Chasseur 8.4, Titoki 8.2, Float 8.2, Livonia 8.2, Assaycr 7.13. Laurestina 7.10, Calceolaria 7.10. Stepina 7.10, la 7.10, Ringlet 7.8, Ltdy's Link 7.7, Shrapnel Shell 7.7, Convov 7.7, Lady Bell 7.5. Platypus 7.0. Mongonui 6.12, Battlecry 6.11, Brilliantine 6.7, Midea 6.7, Sentry 6.7. HACK HURDLES. One mile and threequarters.— 10.12, Cattor 10.9, Gray Ribbon 10.8, Great Scott 10.7, Tyron 10.7, Loch- ; ade 10.5, Romany Lad 9.10, MangaUira 9.7, Moreen 9.8, Master Model 9.8. Waiotaho 9.7, Awahuri 9:2, Halcyon 9.2. Lady Cornelia 9.0, Rinnan 9.0, Last Hope 9.0. MANAWATU RACING CLUB HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Halberdier 9.7, "Ideal 8.9, Crusoe 8.8, Abydos 3.5. .The Shannon 8.3, Glenala.dale 8.0, Motor 7.13, Strathnairn 7.12, Kahuwai 7.9. Trade Wind 7.9. Fleka 7.7, la 7.5, Volley 7.2, Taplow 7.2, Convoy 7.2, Toa 7.0, Minerve 7, Macintosh 6.10, Inspan 6.9, Destroyer 6.8: Platypus 6.8, Benefactor 6.7, King Edward 6.7. . HANDICAP HURDLES. Two miles.— breur 11.10, Plain Bill 11.9, Hotu 10.13, Doctor Bill 10.0, Duffer 9.13, Mourner 9.12, La Volta 9.7, Pukana.9.o. Sylvanus 9.0, Nea 9.0, Sudor 9.0. HACK FLAT. Seven furlongs.— 9.0. Hardwork 8.11. Waiwhera 8.10, Anchorite 8.5. Cave 8.5, Dexterity 8.3, Waitoa, 7.13, Ogle 7.11. Somnolent 7.9, Oudenarde 7.8, Vathek 7.8. Ontario 7.8, Pearl Gun 7.7, Turannanui 7.5, Rain 7.5, Consistent 7.4. Cobra 7.3, Otaio 7.3, Mussell 7.3, Mairelui 7.3, Dick Turpin 7.3, A.B.N. 7.0, Flauapran 6.13, Artisan 6.10. Opaere 6.10, French Maid 6.9, Lifebelt 6.7, Takatna 6.7. BOROUGH HANDICAP. One mile.— dos 9.0. Queea's Guard 8.11, Fleka 8.5, Goldenmere 8.4. Westward 8 4, Bowman 8.4, Trade Wind 8.4, Float 7.11, Laurestina 7.10, Calceolaria 7.9, Stcpina 7.9, Oracle 7.9, Convoy 7.8, Minerve 7.8, Lady's Link 7.7, Lady Bell 7.5. Gipsy Queen 7.1, Inspan 7.0. Elusion 7.0, Macintosh 6.13, Comfort 6.13, Whario 6.12, Mongonni 6.11. Brilliantine 6.7, Valkyrie 6.7. King Edward 6.7, Blackwing 6.7, Gipsy Jack 6.7. THE TURF IN ENGLAND. RESULT OF THE CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP. By Telegraph.— Association.—Copyright. London, April 23. At the Epsom Summer Meeting to-day the following was the result of the principal event: — THE CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP of 2000sovs. For three-year-olds and upwards. About one mile and a-qvarter. Mr A. Stcdall's b li First Principal, syrs, by Freemason—Glenara ... 1 Solicitor, 4\rs, by Winkfield—Bliss ... 2 Baldoyle, 6yrs, by Gallinulc—Maid of Kilcreenc ... 3 SALE OF BLOODSTOCK. There was a large attendance at Sylvia Park yesterday afternoon when the New Zealand Loan ; :id Mercantile Agency Company ; offered Mr. ,1. G. Ralph's stud by auction. I Mr. Henry Nolan officiated, and the instructions to the auctioneer being to quit every lot, the bidding was in most eases of a fairly spirited character. The principal competition was for a black filly (full sister to Lady Avon) by Soult from First Love, who went to 225 guineas. The following are the details of the sale: — On account of Mr. J. G. Ralph. Gns. Bay gelding Swagsman, by Ben Godfrey —Problem: Mrs, L. Chamberlin ... 25 Bay gelding Dandaloo. by Ben Godfrey —Merry Kate: Mr. W. Sands ... ... 23 Bay gelding Loch. Lomond, by Loch. Ness— Pikau: Mrs. L. Chamberlin ... 12 Black filly Lady Bobs, by Soult— Love: Mr. J. C. Booth 225 Bay filly Lady Annie, by Soult—Miss Annie: Mr. B. Armitage 89 Brown mare First Love, by Nordenfeldt —Fishgirl: Mr. W. Nicholson 105 Bay mare Problem, by St. Hippo— —Ellerslie (foal at foot by Sonlt): Mr. W. Nicholson 105 Bay marc Miss Annie, by Beaton Delaval —First Love (foal at foot by Hotchkiss): Mr. E. A. Price .... ... ... 92 On account of other owners. Bay mare Leo Delaval. by Beaton Delaval— Leocant: Mr. D. Wallace ... 45 Bay mare Orcstissimo, by Orestes—Prestissimo (foal at foot by Ben Godfrey): Mrs. L. Chamberlin 10 Bay mare Friendship: Mr. W. Absolum 3 Gray mare Awatuna (foal at foot by St. Paul): Mrs. Chamberlin 18 Chestnut gelding Plain .Tack, by Handsome Jack: Mr. W Wilson 19 Nominations for tho Great Northern Steeplechase of 750sovs, Grand National Hurdle Race of 500sovs. and Winter Steeplechase of 250sovs. to be run under the auspices of the Auckland Racing Club, close to-night at nine o'clock. Nominations for all events to be run at the Takapuna Jockey Club's Winter Meeting close to-night at nine o'clock. Nominations for events to bo run at tho Auckland Trotting Club's Winter Meeting close to-night at ten o'clock. The privileges of tho meeting will be offered by auction on Tuesday next, at noon, by Messrs. Gabriel Lewis and Co. • On the occasion of the rieleusville races to-morrow, the Railway Department will despatch a special train, leaving Auckland station at 9.50 a.m., returning at 5.30 p.m. The racehorse Highlander and the pony Vulpine will be offered by auction to-day at noon, at the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's Durham Yards.