SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12555, 22 April 1904, Page 6

SPORTING.

THE TURF IN ENGLAND.

RESULT OF THE CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP.

By Telegraph.—rress Association.—Copyright.

London, April 20.

At the Epsom meeting to-day the following was the result of the principal event: —

THE CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP of 2000sovs; second to receive 200sovs and the third lOOsovs. One mile and aquarter. , Lord Carnarvon's br h Robert le Diablc, syrs, by Ayrshire—Rose Bay, Bst 21b ... 1 Mr. J. B. Joel's Dean Swift, 3yrs, 6st 51b 2 Lord M. Beresford's Cerisior,4yrs., 6st 51b 3

In the Great Metropolitan Stakes, run on the previous clay, St. Patrick's Day fell, bringing down Mr. W. Bass's Grey Tick. The latter had one of his logs broken and he was destroyed.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S

AUTUMN CARNIVAL.

THE FIRST DAY. [IIY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION".]

Wellington, Thursday.

The "Wellington Racing Club inaugurated their meeting to-day in unpropitious wcathei, and the attendance was poor.

The sum of £8990 5s passed through the totalisators to-day, which is £1314 15s less than for the first day in 1903.

The following are the results: —

WAIWETU HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse lOsovs from the stakes. Seven furlongs.

125 — Jas. Jeffs' eh m Potrovna, syrs, by Stepniak— gst 121b (J. Pine) ... 1 157—Mr. A. Ellis' cli in. Dexterity, syrs, Bst 81b (W. Price) • ... 2 92—Mr. W. Smart's b g Shrapnel Shell, syrs, 7st 131b (B. Ollivier) ... 3 Also started: 127, Kremlin, Bst 111b; 88, Rawiri, Bst 31b; 93, Livonia, 7st 31b; 53, Maluku, 7st 31b (carried 7st 61b); 81, Jeanne d'Arc, 6st 101b: 30, Indian Shot, 6st 71b (carried 6st 101b). In the straight Potrovna challenged Dexterity, and both Jeanne d'Arc and Kremlin, who had had none too good of a passage, put in a claim, and a slashing race down the straight resulted in Potrovna winning by a long neck, Shrapnel Shell a head behind Dexterity, with Jeanne d'Arc fourth and Kremlin fifth. Time, lm. 295. Dividends, £4 10s and £1 13s; 5s machine, £2 12s.

SILVERSTREAM HACK HANDICAP of

80sovs; second horso lOsove from the stakes. One mile.

174 Mr. L. Williams' ch g Rehna, 3vrs, by Quilt—Maude, 9st 61b (S. Lindsay) 1 77—Mr. T. W. Armitago's blk f Lady Bobs, 3yrs, 7st 91b (J. Sceats) ... 2 44—Mr. 0. B. Pharazyii's b f Spoil, 3yrs, Sst (Ayres) 3 Also started: 55, Optimist, Bst 91b; 67, Whangamoana, 7st 31b (carried 7st 51b); 39, Jeanne d'Albert, 6st 131b; 27, Merriment, 6st 71b.

From a good start Lady Bobs momentarily showed in front. Then Rebua took charge, and was never again headed, winning with something to spare by the best part of a length. Whangamoana was fourth. Time, Ira. 44 2-ss. Dividends, £1 17s and £1 8s; 5h machine, 14s.

THOMPSON HANDICAP of 400sovs; second horse to receive 40sovs, and third horse lOsovs from stakes. One mile. 106—Mr. E. A. Laurent's b g Full Cry, aged, by —Yienne, 7st 101b (S. Lindsay) 1 132—Mr. .1. Monk'? b g Exmoor, 3yrs, Bst 111b (Jenkins) ..-. 2 —Messrs. C. and H. Teschemakers' ch

g Buluwayo, 4yrs, Bst lit (Hewitt) 3

Also started: 155, Vladimir, 9st 41b; 243, Regulation, Bst 111b; 257, Starshoot, Bst 81b; 150, Canteen, Bst 41b; 105, Field Battery, Bst lib; 158, Black Reynard, 7st bib (carried 7st lllb; 130, Bagpipes, ?st 51b; 83, Fleka, 7st 31b (carried 7st 71b); 91, Jewellery, 7st (carried 7sfc 31b); 119, Blackstono, 6st 91b; 69, Cyrus, 6st 91b ; 38, Sanfoin, 6st 71b; 13, Black Squall, 6st 71b; 55, Narcotic, 6st Vlb (carried 6st 131b).

Mr. riper had same difficulty in getting his field away, Canteen being the chief offender, declining to join his held. Eventually tho barrier rose to a fair-ly even start, but there was considerable bumping before the field settled down. Then Sanfoin was seen in front, with Vladimir and Starshoot his nearest attendants, then came Black Reynard, Exmoor, Buluwayo, and Regulation. After going half the distance Sanfoin was done with, and Black Reynard, Vladimir, Starshoot, Exmoor, ami Regulation were ahead of a very straggling field. At the bend into the straight Black Reynard was just clear of Exmoor. But the latter drew out when heads were turned for home, and his victory was loudly proclaimed, but before reaching the distance Full Cry came out from the centre of the field, and fighting out every stride wore Exmoor down before the post was reached, and won by about a neck. Buluwayo, who had come fast after getting out, a neck behind Exmoor. Starshoot was fourth, Black Reynard fifth, and Canteen sixth. Time, lm. 435. Dividends, £13 15s and £3 13s; 5s machine,£6 4s.

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 150sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs from the stakes. One mile and three-quarters. 106-Alr. 0. Alacholl's ch g Slow Tom, aged, by St. —Green Bee, lOst 61b (A. Hall) ... 1 —Mr. A. Leicester's rn m Midia, 6yrs, lOst 81!) (W. Price) 2 147 Air. A. Atwood's br g Killarney, aged, lOst 131b (McAlcer) 3 Also started: 45, Waiwora. 12st 31b; 68, Catherine Cordon, lOst 51b; 96. Levant, lOst 2lb; 113, Mourner, 9st 131b; 81, Lissa, 9st 61b; 47, Kohunui, 9st 61b; 118, Eclair, 9st 41b. Slow Tom was first away, and though at times ho was challenged by both Midia and Killarney he gave nothing a chance and won very easily by four lengths. Time, 3m. .20 3-ss. Dividends, £5 18s and £1 19s; 5s machine, £1 7s. HERETAUNGA HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horso 15sovs. Nine furlongs. 282—Mr. R. Solomon's br g Sandy, svrs, by Soult—Lorelei, Bst 61b (MeMorrau) 1 196 Air. .1. Monk's ch c Sea Lion. 3vrs, Bst 81b (Jenkins) ' ... 2 110—Mr. F. Martin's ch g Benefactor, syrs, Bst 9ll> (Hewitt) 3 Also started: 107. Hydrant, Sst 131b; 92, Oudenarde, Bst 71b; 180. Torr.elet, Bst 51b; 20, Indian Shot. Bst (carried Bst 91b). After going half a mile Sandy shot to the front, and holding his own all the way won somewhat easily by four lengths. Time, lm. 595. Dividends, £2 7s and £1 2s 6d; 5s machine, 18s. NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES of 400sovs; second horso 50sovs and third horse 25sovs from tho stakes. For all ages. Weight-for-age. Seven furlongs. 312—Mr. G. G. Stead's b c Martian, 3yrs, by Alartagon—Otterden, Bst 51b (Hewitt) 1 75—Sir Ceo. Clifford's br c Treadmill, _ 3yrs, 9st 411; (McCluskey) 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch c Signalman, 2yrs, 6st 101b (Mathie) 3 Also started: Golden Lily (bracketed with Martian), 7st 111b; 94, Boris, 7st 81b; 40, Ailsa, 7st 21b. Signalman was momentarily in front, then Martian took charge, and at the turn Treadmill raced up to the loader, with Boris on tho outside. In this order the two entered the straight, and Hewitt never left the issue in doubt, winning easily by three lengths. Time, lm. 30 l-ss. Dividends, £1 10s; 5s machine, Bs.

TINAKORI HACK HANDICAP of 80sovs; second horse lOsovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. 200—Mr. T. W. Arniitage's b g Woodmount, 3yrs, by Sea ton Delaval— Innisfail, 7st 51b (J. Sceats) ... 1 418 Mr. J. Chisholm's eh g Gawain, 4yrs, 7sfc 121b (G. Price) 2 77—Mr. J. Jorgensen's b g Pokeka, syrs, 7st 121b (McKay) 3 Also started: 133, Clovelly, Est, 61b; 84, Bombastes, 7st 1311>; 109. Black Squall. 7st 121b: 168, Brighton, 6st 131b; 16, De Wet, 6st 91b; 119, Rose Petal, 6st 71b (carried 6st 121b). Gawain led into the straight and looked like winning, but Seeats caught Price napping and won by a head, there being two and a-half lengths between the second and third. Time, lm. 18 2-ss. RAILWAY HANDICAP of lSOsova; second horse to receive 2()sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. 139— E. J. Watt's b c Mclodeon, 3yrs, by Medallion— 6st 1311> (L. Denahey) 1 471—Mr. G. G. Stead's b c Machine Gun, 3yrs, 9st 91b (Hewitt) 2 51—Messrs. C. and IJ. Pharazyn's ch g Good intent, 4vrs, 6st 101b (15. Olliyier) .... .., ... 3

Also started: 159, Ballarat, Bst 81b; 173, Petrovna, 9st lib (including 71b penalty); 36, Delight, 6st 81b (carried 6st 121b); 134, Bounce, 6st 71b. After a short delay the sprinters were sent on their journey, and Melodeon was first to show out, but being steadied Hewitt took the favourite to the front, and with Melodeon and Bounce he carried on the rum;'jig until near the turn by the road, wh-jre Petrovna joined in and Bounce fell ou'- of the struggle. Roundjng into the straight Machine Gun had a commanding lead, and iibo race appeared to be at his mercy, but inside of the distance Melodeon came again with a great dash, and the top weight, apparently unable to respond, suffered tlefoit l.v a long neck, with Good Intent a ooupla of length* away. Time, lin. 16 2-ss. Dividends, £5 12s and lis; 5s machine, £2 Bs. SECOND DAT. [BY TELEGRAPH. — ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Thursday. The following weights have been declared for the second clay's races, to be held on Saturday : — lIUTT HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile.— Regulation 9.4, Field Battery 8.10, Dexterity 8.9, Black Reynard 8.5, Immersion 7.10. Rawiri 7.9, Sandy 7.7, Blackstone 7.7, Regabrash 7.3. Soultina 7.2, Sea Lion 6.13, Wind 6.12. Little Turk 6.12, Livonia 6.11, Benefactor 6.9, Bounce 6.9, Louisa 6.9, Matuku 6.9, Narcotic 6.7. Indian Shot 6.7, Torowai 6.7, Jeanne d'Arc 6.7. ' MURITAI HACK HANDICAP of 80sc»TS. Seven Tomairangi 8.12, Manawara 8.11, Stepson 8.7, Optimist 8.5, Woodmount 8.5, Cerise and Blue 7.9, Black Bundle 7.8, Waitarere 7.6, Hoity-toity 7.3, Gold Trip 7.2, Wbangamoana 7.0, Kangaroo 6.13. Woodleigh 6.12, I'mit'arawa 6.11, Sylvrie 6.10. Jeanne d'Alfcert 6.8. Merriment 6.7. Matiti 6.7.

AUTUMN HANDICAP of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Starshoot 8.7, Exmoor 8.4, Buluwayo 8.3, Full Cry 8.3, Romeo 8.3, Grand Rapids 8.0, Cannie Chiel 8.0, Canteen 7.13, Martian 7.12, Field Battery 7.12. Dexterity 7.11, Shrapnel 7.10, Madrigal 7.9, Ghoorka 7.9, Quarryman 7.8, Plaidie 7.6, Melodeon 7.;., Shrapnel Sheli 7.2, Sandy 6.13, Fleka 6.12. Jewellery 6.11. Bagpipes 6.10. De la Rey 6.10, Good Intent 6.9, Cyrus 6.8, Louisa 6.7, Wind 6.7. Hydrant 6.7, Spoil 6.7.

HURDLE HANDICAP of 125sovs. One mile and a-half.-Waiwera 12.0, The Guard 11.6, Slow Tom 11.5, Killarney 11.2. Midia 10.12, Comfort 10.0, Westguard 10.0, Catherine Gordon 9.13. Levant 9.10, Mourner 9.10, Oingo 9.7, Lady Bell 9.6, Val Rosa 9.4, Lissa 9.3, Smithy 9.3, Kohunui 9.2, Seaweed 9.0, Pharos 9.0, Eclair 9.0. Gipsy Jack 9.0, Doctor Bill 9.0.

PACIFIC HANDICAP of 150sovs. Six furlongs.— Machine Gun 10.4, Gold Crown 8.4, Golden Lily 7.13, Chryseis- 7.9, Brave Heart 7.5. Lady Bobs 7.3, Signalman 7.3. Auratus 7.0. Rose Madder 7.0. Solution 6.13. Valois 6.15, Ailsa 6.12. Possibility 6.10. Aberration 6.7, Brighton 6.7. BELMONT HACK HANDICAP of 80SOVS. Six furlongg.—Tomairangi 8.13, Manawara 8.12, Stepson 8.9, Gawain 8.7, Spoil 8.3, Clovelly 8.3, Lady Bobs 8.0, Pokeka 8.0. Position 8.0, Cerise and Blue 7.10, Waikakaho 7.6, Bombastes 7.4, Declination 7.3, Kangaroo 7.2, Brighton 7.2. Delight 6.13, Bnnga.rawa 6.10, Catricl 6.9. De Wet 6.7. Matiti 6.7. Wideawake 6.7. Rose Petal 6.7, Merriment 6.7. SUBURBAN HANDICAP of 150sovs. Seven furlongs.— 9.0, Petrovna 8.12, Lady Lillian 8.11, Sturshoot 8.10, Exmoor 8.8. Full Cry 8.6, Kremlin 8.3, Martian 8.2, Ballarat 8.2. Shrapnel 8.2, Black Reynard 7.12, Madrigal 7.12. Quarryman 7.10. Melodeon 7.9, Shrapnel Shell 7.8, Henna 7.7, Immersion 7.5, Lass o' Gowrie 7.0, Sandy 6.13. Brave Heart 6.12, Good Intent 6.12, Cyras 6.10. Livonia 6.10, Matuku 6.10, Sanfoin 6.9. Soultina 6.9. Pure Silver 6.8, Torowai 6.7, Bounce 6.7. Jeanne d'Arc 6.7, Blackstone 6.7, Lolah, 6.7. Waikakaho 6.7, Replete 6.7, Tercelet 6.7, Indian Shot 6.7. NOTES ON THE RACING. [BY TELEGKAriI.—OWN CORKESPONDENT.] Wellington,' Thursday. After a fortnight's enjoyable autumn weather rain fell from early this morning, and the prospects of holding the first day of the Wellington Racing Club's autumn carnival looked none too promising. At nine o'clock a fresh northerly gale was driving over the town, and the Hutt, where the racecourse'is situated, was enveloped in fog. However, at ten o'clock the appearances were brighter, and the stewards decided to go on with the meeting. The threatening weather, though, had its effect on the attendance, and at no time during the day could there have been more than 2500 present, if that, and there were very few ladies present. Shortly after the racing commenced the sun broke through the overhanging clouds, and the course .looked bright and merry, but before the chief event was decided the wind, which had been fresh from the north-west, suddenly whipped round to the south, and while the horses were at the post for the Thompson Handicap, which is the popular race of the meeting, a disagreeable southerly came up and the rain squall made things uncomfortable for all. Then again there came a change, and the afternoon remained fine. Had the elements been kind to the club there is no doubt that with the large fields taking part this year's autumn meeting would have been one of the most successful in the annals of the club. As it is the club will probably have to face a deficiency. The stewards were late in declaring their intention to race, and the result was that at the time for starting the Waiwetu Handicap the totalisators were not ready for investment, and this in itself proved a loss to the club, in addition to delaying the races. The club, following the idea initiated by the Canterbury Jockey Club, opened a 5s

Had the elements been kind to the club there is no doubt that with the large fields taking part this year's autumn meeting would have been one of the most successful in the annals of the club. As it is the club will probably have to face a deficiency. The stewards were late in declaring their intention to race, and the result was that at the time for starting the Waiwetu Handicap the totalisators were not ready for investment, and this in itself proved a loss to the club, in addition to delaying the races. The club, following the idea initiated by the Canterbury Jockey Club, opened a 5s tote, confined to the outside enclosure and paying out on the first horse only. Some £585 was passed through this machine, and its inauguration cannot be regarded as very successful.

Shrapnel Shell made his reappearance in the Waiwetu Handicap, and being suited by the soft going ran a good race. Dexterity looked all over a winner at the distance, but TVlrovna qhopped her down in the straight. The other Dunedin candidate (Kremlin) did not make a good show, but should win before returning home. Nothing had any chance in the Silverstream Hack Handicap with the Gisborneowned Rchua, although Lindsay allowed Lady Bobs to make a race of it. Rehua is a good, reliable colt, and should be able to hold his own in open company, in which ho will now have to take part. Ghoorka was withdrawn from the Thompson Handicap in favour of Exmoor. Shrapnel (who lias a nasty cold), Bounce, and Shrapnel Shell, were the other withdrawals. Seventeen horses went to the post, which equals the record number of starters for the mile race when Lottie won. Canteen was on his worst behaviour at the post, and gave a lot of trouble. Sanfoin, after two breaks. got the best of it. He and Vladimir led alternately, then Black Reynard and Exmoor took charge. The latter was going best at tha turn, where Full Cry came out of the ruck, and wearing the leader down won by about a neck; Buluwayo and Starshoot close up to the Reynard gelding. Full Cry went out at a false price, and paid £13 15s. Jenkins had to nurse Exmoov, who wall not race under punishment. Bagpipes and Regulation were never prominent. The heavy going suited Slow Tom in the Hurdle Race, and he won from end to end, repeating his performance in the Winter Hurdles at the Hutt last July. On J. W. Taggart's arrival from Sydney last night A. Hall was engaged to ride Slow Tom. When the weather turned out wet this morning the owner and trainer backed the gelding with confidence, and had a good win. Waiwcia was the least backed of the 10 runners, 'id appeared to bo anchored in the mud Levant's chance was spoilt by getting hung un in the barrier at the start. Midia proved herself a game pony by beating Killarney after a punishing finish. One of this pair should win at Manawatu. The Heretaunga Handicap was a soft thing for Sandy, who was purchased by his present owner at New Plymouth at Christmas time for a few pounds. Ho recently won five times at the Greymouth and Reefton meetings, and should further add to his successes at Manawatu.

The Challenge Stakes was the easiest of wins for Mr. Stead's English-bred colt Martian, who won hard held from Treadmill. Signalman, a stable mate of Treadmill's, got third money. Boris got chopped at the start, and finished in the rear with Golden Lily. After his form at Folding and Masterton Gawain was sent out a good favourite for file Tinakori Hack Handicap. He appeared to have the race in hand at the distance, but George Price, taking things apparently too easily, Woodmount, on whom Sceats rode a desperate race, snatched a win in the last bit. Woodmount carried the colours of Mr. T. W. Armitage, of Auckland, who was unsuccessfully represented by Jewellery and Lady Bobs.

In the Railway Handicap Petrovna put up 71b penalty, and ran a good mare to the turn. After shaking Bounce off, Machine (Inn looked like coming in by himself. The heavy going appeared to stop him at th* finish, and Melodeou, coming well on the rails, scored by about a length. Hitherto Melodeon has been regarded as a stayer rather than a sprinter.

The- Auckland Racing Club's winter programme will require attention at the hands of horseowners by nine p.m. to-day, nominations closing for the Grand National Hurdle Race, Great . Northern Stooplechaso and Winter Steeplechase.

Nominations for all events to be. run at the Takapuna Jockey Club's winter meeting close to-night at nine o'clock.

The first race of the Avondale Jockey Club's meeting to-morrow is fixed to be started punctually at half-past twelve p.m.