SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12194, 13 February 1903, Page 6

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S MIDSUMMER MEETING. [BY TELEGRAPH.PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] Christchurch, Thursday. The summer meoting of the Canterbury Jockey Club opened to-day, the weather being overcast and rain falling at intervals, though not heavily. The attendance was miserably poor. Tho totalisator investments amounted to £3682, against £4123 for the corresponding day last year. The racing was interesting, the fields good, and the course in grand order. Ths results ore:"*

TRIAL STAKES of 5050v 3 . Ono unto. 145— G. G. Steed's br f Romany Queen, 3yrs, by Gipsv Grand Dion, 7st 111b (L. H."Hewitt) ... 1 81—Mr. A. Evans' b g Narcissus, 4yrs, Bst 21b (W. Brown) 2 65—Mr. J. Harris' b g Cyelas Parva, 3yrs, 7st 111b (McLuskey) ... 3 Also started: 22, Good Spec, Bst 51b; 22, Speculate. Bst 21b; 9, Martin O'Brien, Bst 21b; 11, Natalie, Bst 111b. Good Spec and Martin O'Brien made the running for half-a-mile, Cyelas Parva. and Narcissus being tho nearest attendants, with Romany Queen last. Rounding the turn* Romany Queen began to move up. coming with a strong run on the rails, and headed Narcissus at the distance, and won, hard held, by half-a-length, Cyclas Parva being two lengths away third, Speculate fourth, and Natalie fifth." Time, lm. 445. Dividends, £3 16s 6d and Us.

HORNBY WELTER HANDICAP of

lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. 78—Mr. A. A. McMaster's b m Tsaritza, 6vrs, by Stenniaklrene, 9st 121b (C "Jenkins) 1 56—Mr. C. M. Sheedv's b m Regulation, svrs, 9st 31b (Wilson) 2 95— G. Clifford's br h Somerled, syrs, 9st 21b (McLuskey) ... 5 Also started: 41, Ayrdale, 9st 121b: 46, Clanburn, 9st 41b; SO, Catherine Gordon, Bst 81b; 48,, Antigone, Bst 21b; 24, Covenant Maid, Bst; 6, Ordnance, Bst; 29, Cerise and Blue, Bst. Ordnance at once shot out and made the running, but Regulation then ran through and was leading with a furlong covered, Somerled and Covenant Maid being next, and Tsaritza fifth. Entering tho straight Regulation was in front, but Tsaritza came with a strong run in the middle of the field and won comfortably by a length. Somerled was two lengths away third; Clanburn fourth and Covenant Maid fifth. Time, lm. 30 3-ss. Dividends, £3 18s 6d and £1 16s. FILLY STAKES of 150sovs. Six furlongs. 124—Mr. G. G. Stead's b f Bagpipes, 2yrs, by Gipsy Grand—Reel, 7st 71b (Jones) 1 116—Mr. B. Reid's br f Lorah, 3yrs, 7s 81b {Holmes) 2 33—Mr. T. Sheehan's ch f Merrymaker, 3yrs, 6st 121b (T. Pine) 3 Also started: 90, Aherlow, Bst 91b and Dirk, 7st (coupled); 73, Stepdancer, Bst 51b; 62, Barbette, 7st 81b; 32, Leonore, 7st 71b. Merrymaker and Lolah at once went to the front, Bagpipes being nearest attendant. Merrymaker showed the way to the turn, •when Bagpipes came on under punishment, and although apparently beaten below tho distance the filly came again, and outstaying Lolah, won by half-a-length, Merrymaker three-quarters of a length away third, Leonore fourth and Stepdancer fifth. Time, lm. 16 4-ss. Dividends, £2 12s and £1 12s 6d. TELEGRAPH STAKES of 50sovs. Four furlongs. 123— 11. Cassidy's b m Lady Brandt, 4yrs, by Reflector—Credulity, 7st 71b (Derrett) - 1 49—Mr. R. W. Franks' b m Reflex, 6yrs, 7st 71b (Jones) ... ... . - 2 84— Murray-Aynsloy's bile g King Stork, 3yrs, 7st 71b (Pine) ... 3 Also started: 30, Lucretia, 7st 71b; 54, Cannonite, 7st 71b; 30, Dede, 7st 71b; 25, Wimbledon, 7st 71b; 19, Waimara, 7st 71b. Lady Brandt went to the front at once, and was never reached, winning easily by three lengths, King Stork being a length away third. Time, 50 4-ss. Dividends, £2 9s 6d and £2 Is 6d. The winner wa3 bought in for £51.

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP of 200sovs. One mile and a-half. 55—Mr. M. Friedlander's b c General Symons, 3yrs, by Perkin Warbcck Countess of Kolmar, 7st 31b (Jones) ... ... .•••••• 1 204—Sir Geo. Clifford's ch h Canme Chiel, j syrs, Bst 81b (McLuskey) 2 307— E. Gates' b m Lady Lillian, syrs, Bst 91b (Derrett) , ... ... 3 Also started: 55, Ardnarff, 7st 101b; 46, Calibre, 7st 31b; 45, Scottish Minstrel, 7st 111b; 30, Clytie, 7st 61b; 110, Zealous, 6st 71b. General Symons and Lady Lillian were first to show in front, but tho > latter was steadied, and Zealous went on with General Symons. At the mile post the two were together, three lengths clear of Lady Lillian and Ardnarff. They ran unchanged round the top of the straight, where Zealous made a forward move, but dropped back beaten. Entering the straight General Symons came on strongly and won easily by two lengths, Lady Lillian being a length and a-half away third. Clytie was fourth, Scottish Minstrel fifth, and Zealous sixth. Time, 2m. 38 4-ss. Dividends, £10 9s and 18s 6d. LYTTELTON PLATE of HOsovs. Six furlongs. 50—Mr. G. G. Stead's br o De la Rey, by Seaton Delaval— 7sfi 131b (Hewitt) 1 35—Mr. J. B. Reid's ch f Gladsome, 9st 31b (Holmes) 2 -Messrs. Lewis and Thomas' b c Roscommon, 7st 31b (King) ... ... 3 Also started: 7, Ardchattan, 7st 101b. Ardchattan and Gladsome hung at the post, De la Rey taking up the running < with Roscommon. Turning into the straight De la Rey came right away and won very easily by three lengths, Roscommon being five lengths away third. Time, lm. 16 4-ss. Dividend, £2 17s. CRAVEN PLATE of 150sovs. Seven furlongs. 109— G. Clifford's b m Windwhistle, 4yrs, by —Weathereye, 7st 81b (McCluskey) ; 1 81Messrs. Lewis and Thomas' b c Welbeck, 3yrs, Bst 91b (Hewitt) ... 2 190— C. Mitchell's ch h Pallas, 4yrs, Bst 131b (Donovan) 3 Also started: 47, Terrapin, 7st 111b; 84, Muscovite, 7st 101b; 46, Secret Society, 7st 21b; 35, Cyelas Parva, 6st 101b; 31, Donna Rosa. Pallas got the worst of the start, Windwhistle and Secret Society making the running. Windwhistle was first into the straight. Below the distance Welbeck and Pallas made their efforts, but under punishment Windwhistle lasted long enough to win by a clear length, Pallas being the same distance awav, third. Time, lm. 295. Dividends, £3 17s and £1 14s 6d. HALSWELL WELTER of 50sovs. Ono mile and a-quarter.

158 —Mr. C. Machell's b c Lavalette, 3yrs, by Seaton Delaval— Letty, lOst 21b (Donovan) 1 37—Mr. A. Evans' b g Narcissus, 4yrs, lOst 41b (Wilson) 2 21—Mr. P. Murray-Aynsley's ' blk g Ropu, 3yrs, 9st 3 Also started: 102, Puawat, lOst 111b; 23, Speculate, lOst 21b; 25, First Shot, 9st 81b; 28, Khaki, 9st 71b; 29, Natalie, 9st. Khaki and First Shot made the running with Ropu for a mile. Ropu was in front entering the straight, but below the distance Narcissus and Lavalette came with a strong run, the latter getting up opposite the people's stand, and won by a length, Ropu being three lengths away, third. Time, 2m. 14 l-ss. Dividends, £1 18s and £6 10s.

SECOND DAT. The following are the handicaps for the second day, to be held on Saturday: — Richmond Plato of lOOsovs, five furlongs: Gladsome 9.5, Do la Rey 8.12, Bagpipes 8.9, Quarryman 7.13, Leonore 6.13, Roscommon 6.12, The Mohican 6.7, Bayonet 6.7. Belfast Plate of SOsovs, one mile and ahalfrWet Blanket 10.13, Cyclamen 10.9. Noll Owynne 10.9, Nikola 10.6, Ropu 10.6, Poacher 10.6. Post Handicap of 50sovs, one, mile: Welbeck 9.8, Terrapin 8.8. Calibre 8.0, Lavaletto 7.12, Bombardo 7.7, Puawai 7.7, Stepdancer 7.5, Lolah 7.2, Rosiphele 5.13, Speculate 6.9, First Shot 6.7, Khaki 6.7, Barbette 6.7. Linwood Welter Handicap of lOOsovs, one mile : Wclbcok 10.5, Evelyn Wood 9.11, Ardnarff 9.9, Scottish Minstrel 9.6. Regulation 9.5. Clanburn 9.3, Som'erled 9.2, Lavaletto 8.9, Romany Queen 8.8, Narcissus 8.7, Puawai 8.4, Zealous 8.4, Catherine Gordon 8.2, Rosiphele 7.11, Antigone 7.9, Speculate 7.9, First Shot 7.8, Barbette 7.7, Covenant Maid 7.7, Nell Gwynne 7.7, Martin O'Brien 7.7, Firebrand 7.7, Natalie 7.7. Flying Handicap of HOsovs, five furlongs: Pallas 9.15, Lady Lillian 9.13. Tsaritza 9.9, Windwhistle 9.0, Avrdale 8.11, Muscovite 8.8, Secret Society 8.0, Romany Lass 7.9, Cyclas Parva 7.7, Donna Rosa 7.7, Zealous 7.7, Ahalow 7.7, Lolah 7.3, Ordinance 6.10, Reflex 6.9, Cerise and Bluo 6.7, Merrymaker 6.7, Dirk 6.7, Sophistry 6.7. St. Albans Handicap of 150sovs, one mile: Orlotf 9.5. Lady Lillian 8.13, Scylla 8.11, Pallas 8.11. Cannie Chiel 8.11, Tsaritza 8.9, Golden Vein 8.5, Dundas 8.2, General Syraons 8.2, Windwhistle 8.0, Terrapin 7.7, AidnarfT/.7, Muscovite 7.7, Calibre, 6.12, Scottish Mmstrel 6.7, Secret Society 6.7, Lavaletto 6.7, Olyte 6.7.

TAKANAKI JOCKEY CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] New Plymouth, Thursday. Fine weather was experienced for the second day's racing of the T. J.C. meeting to-day, and there was a large attendance. The following aro the results: — Grandstand Handicap: Landlock 1, Anchorite 2, Belle Colo 3. Scratched: Oingo and Good Intent. Time, lin. 30 3-ss. Dividends, £6 4s and £2 15s. An inquiry held into Laudlock's inconsistent running was dismissed. , Third Hack: Katheroa 1, "Wairika 2, Lady Soult 3. Scratched: Comma, Prisoner, Matnku and Black Reynard. Won easily. Time, lm. 6is. Dividends, £3 8s and £3 4s. Second Hurdles: Miss Drury 1, Waiwera 2, Light 3. Scratched: Lady Bell. Time, 2m. 525. Dividends, £1 13s and £1 16s. Second Hack Hurdles: Awahuri 1, Lady Bell 2, Hawcra 3. Scratched: Moturoa. Time. 2m. 555. Dividends, £3 12s and 12s. Autumn Handicap: Queen's Guard 1, Mars 2, Fakir 3. Scratched: Strathavon. A capital finish. Won by a head. Time, 2m. ioj.6. Dividends, £3 and 16s. Fourth Hack: Kingman 1, Prisoner 2, Sandy 3. Scratched: Ngatoro. Won easily. Time, 2m. 11 3-ss. Dividends, £5 6s and £2 Is. An inquiry was held into Kingman's running on the first day. The explanation was considered satisfactory. Farewell Handicap: Full Cry 1, Queen Guard 2, Tupara 3. Scratched : Westguard, Perfection and Tukapa. Time, lm. 30 4-ss. Dividends, 14s 6d and 14s. Final Hack: The Whistler 1, Toleda 2. Catspaw 3. Time, lm. 6s. Dividends £7 lis and £3 16s. _ . ir _ The sum of £9541 was invested during the two days. GISBOENB RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—I'RESS ASSOCIATION.] Gtsuokne. Thursday. The firsc day of the Gisborne Racing Club's Summer Meeting was held in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance, the sum of £3544 being put through the totalisator. The results are: — Flying Handicap: Soultina, 1; Roseplot, 2: Paria, 3. - Also started: Argyle and Lady Raven. Won by a length. Time, lm. 18 l-ss. Dividends, £1 14s and £1 7s. Maiden Hack: Te Rahuia, 1; Hiki, 2: Wairarangi, 3. Won easily. Dividends, £1 17s and 19s. Hurdles: Tauhei, 1; Vathek, 2; Hippowai, 3. Also started: Morpeth. A splen-. did race. Won by a head. Time, 2m. 55£s. Dividend, £2 3s. Hack Flat: Taniwha, 1; Laura, 2; fryphena, 3. Also started: Ahiti, Mangamahake, Vivacity, and Paleface. Won by a length. Time, lm. 18s. Dividends, £2. 13s and £1 4s. Summer Handicap: A.8.N., 1; Craftsman, 2; Lady Raven, 3. Also started: Ballyneety, Wilson, and Pinepinetekura. Won by two lengths. Time, 2m, 12s. Dividends, £1 17s and £1 lis. Shorts' Handicap: Notoriety, 1; Modesty, 2; Christmas, 3. Won easily. Dividend, £1 12s. Welter: Borax, 1; Baldie, 2; Tryphena, 3. Also started: Waimoe and Pinepinetekura. Won by two lengths. Time, lm. 48s. Dividends, £7 Is and 17s. Park Stakes: Hinetaupariki, 1; Soultina, 2; Roseplot, 3. Also started: Wilson. Won by a neck. Time, lm. 325. Dividend, £7 17s. An inquiry was held by the stewards as to Paria's very bad start in the Flying Handicap. After hearing the evidence of the starter and others, the stewards suspended the rider, Mark Ryan, for two days. The public displayed indignation at the decision, and Mr. Clark, the owner of Paria, scratched his horses for all engagements as a protest. SECOND DAY.

The following acceptances have been received for the second day's races: — Second Hurdles: Cobra 11.7, Vathek 10.1, Hippowai 9.12. Disposal Stakes: Ahititi 8.7, Modesty 7.12, Notoriety 7.10, Caden 7.0. County Stakes: Craftsman 8.13, Lady Raven, 7.13, Mangamahaki 6.7, Big lan 6.1. Electrio Handicap: Mongonui 8.12, Soultina 7.12, Hinetanuriki 7.12, Maoriland 7.5, Hiki 6.7.

Grandstand Handicap: Putty 9.2, Tauhei 9.2. Ballynety 8.10, Craftsman 8.0, Roseplot 7.12, Lady Raven 7.4, Wilson 7.4. '- Second Welter: Craftsman 11.10, Borax 10.7, Waimoe 10.2, Baldie 10.3, Te Rahui 10.0, Vathek 9.2, Trvphena 8.6, Tcha 8.4, Modesty 8.2, Morpeth 8.0, Big lan 8.0. Second Hack Flat: Borax 9.13, Waimoe 9.11, Baldie 9.11, Taniwha 9.8, Taura 9.0, Te Rahui 8.10, Vathek 8.4, Ahititi 7.6, Tryphena 7.4, Banshee 7.2,*: Vivacity 6.7.

';?Nominations' for the various events to be run at the, Thames Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting close to-night at eight o'clock. Nominations for the Helensville races close to-night.