WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13393, 23 January 1907, Page 4

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

FIRST DAY'S RACING. ACHILLES WINS THE CUP. [BY IT. KG P. Vl') I, —PRESS /.SSOCIA'HOV.] WF.i.i.isr.tov, Tuesday. The weather was fine for the opening day of the Wellington Racing Club's .Summer Meeting, with a light nor'-west wind across the course. The attendance was about 8000, which is equal to. if not in advance of, that at the opening day of the course this day last year. The success of the colours of Mr. .1. Monk in the Cup and Mr. (». (». Stead in the Telegraph Handicap was very popular, and the owners, riders, and horses received an ovation on the horses' returning to the paddock. The public had but little difficulty in picking the double, which paid the short price of £7 18s. Speculation was very brisk all da v. £25,255 going through the machine (including £2311 on the double machine), as against. £23.729 on the first day of last year, an increase of £142t> and a record for the clyl) for one day.

'1 lie following are the details of the rac ing : —

TRKNTIfAM HACK IM'RDLE ACT. of lOOsovs; .second horse to receive 15>ovs and third horse lOsovs ftolll tin.' .-lake. One mile and threec|iiarters. 138— Mr. A. M The icon's b m l.avinia. aged. bv Handsome Jack—Makino, 9si. 61b (R. McGregor) ... ... ... 1 505— Mr. A. Hall's b g Lull, aged, 10«t 9ib (1.. Miller) 2 238 —Mr. .1. 11. Prober's b; g Maui. syt«, lOst. 51b (A. McConnoiu ... ... ... 3 Also Started: 180. I'awa. list. Both Paw a and Maui were done with eariv in the race, and Lavinia. and Lull carried 011' the running together until half-a-mile 110111 home, when Lavinia drew out. and came homo in a canter 10 length* in front. Time. 3m. 21s. Dividend, £6 18s. ANX I VERS A HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 2<te..v» and third hoi lOsovs from the stake. One mile. 271—Mr. C. Maehel's eh 111 Blytheniaid. syrs, by Clanianald—Blyi beside, 6s l i2lb (G. Pine) 1 214 —Mr. .1. Monk's br g Exnioor, aged, Bst 21b (C. Jenkins) 2 428 Mr. 15. Knox's 1> g Roval Blue, aged, 7-t 51b (S. Reid) .' ... 3

Also skirted : 371, (.'rand Slam. Est : 445, Wirral, Bst; 621, Riflcmaid. 7»t 111b; 271. .-Solus, 7«t. 71b; 284, De Witte, 7«; ; 180, Arc Light, 6st 91b; 136, Dulcinea, 6st. 71l>.

Duleinea. delayed tin* start for a-quarter of ail hour and twice got rid of her boy. When the barrier rose she was almost left, while Blythemaid and De Witte were quick to move, with Kxmoor, JEolus, and Riflemaid a length away. Once the horses were fairly in their stride the colours of them aid and Dp. Witte were prominent, and along the back this pair were three lengths ahead of the field. Kxnioor lying next, well clear of the lest- of the field, which was bunched, except. Duleinea, who wag tailing off badly. De Witte faltered as they entered the straight and lllythemaid came on by herself, winning comfortably by four lengths from Kxnioor, with Royal Blue two lengths behind the latter. De Witte and Riflemaid followed and Duleinea came in last. Tune. 1111. 42 2-:». Dividends, £8 and £3 7«. RI'APEII HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive losovs and third horse lOeovs front the stake. Six furlong.". 133 —Mr. W. Smart's ch m Tupono. 4yrs, by Medallion—l'atvie, 7st 111 (If. Cairns) 1 340 Mr. 11. McManawav's blk c Jlahuta, 3yrs, 7st 101 (T. O'Brien) ... 2 430—Mr. J. B. Reid'g b c Sea King, 3vrs, 7st 811> (J. McCombe) ... ... ' ... 3 Also started : 150, Full Rate, 9st. 51b: 78, Cvreite, Bsl- 21b; 146. Colleen, 7st 111b; 12, Silver Shell, 7st. 111b; 58. Sunbonnet, 7st. 101b; 60, Chicane, 7st 91b; 61. White Lie. 7st. 91b; 26, Sharkeyne, 7M, 91b; 27, l'ytcfilev, 7st 71b; 74, Seaman, 7st 71b; 60. Saga. 7st 21b'; 141, Erl King, Tit ; 43. Stepmar, 6*t- 121b; 7. Flint linn, 6st 71b. Sea King got a break oil immediately the barrier rose and led the field a couple or three lengths to the turn for home, where Tupono and the others came at him. A punishing finish saw Tupono landed home a winner by a length, Mahuta getting up and beating Sea King in the lost few strides by a short neck tor second place. Time, lm. 16s. Dividends, £9 3s and £1 4s.

WELLINGTON" ("I P of 600sovs; second horse to receive 75sovs and third horse 2asovs from the stake. One mile and a-halt". 983 Mr. J. Monk's cli b Achilles, aged, by -Medallion—Nereid, 9s'. 41b (C. Jenkins') 1 3i'SMr. F. Preston's b g Apa, 4yrs. by Addingfon— 7st. lib (L. Wilson)... 2 343—Mr. d. <;. Si pad's br f Eden, 4rrs. by Stepniak—Faraway, 6st 71b (C. Monk)..'. 3 Submarine, fist (J. McCombe) 0 522—Zimmerman, Vst 111b L). Price) 0 114 Polyanthus, 7st 101b (T. O'Brien) ... 0 240—Mystification, 7st Sib (U. Price) 0 184—Bourrasque, 7st 51b (O. Pine) 0 I*rom a good start Achilles was quickest to move, and passing the stand ho had a slight advantage of Eden and Apa, after whom came Zimmerman find Bourrasque. Along the back Achilles was leading Eden bv a length and Zimmerman was racing even with Apa in third position. just in the rear, while Polyanthus and Mystification were several lengths aw'av. Rounding the top turn Zimmerman moved "up a little closer to the leaders, but the effort, was shortlived. and lie soon dropped into the ruck again. Achilles was the first- to turn into the straight, • It'll Eden, on the outside, as his closest attendant, but at the distance Apa. under pressure and on the inside, gradually wore down Mr. Stead'/) filly, but could make no impression on Achilles, who won rather comfortably by a little over a length, while Apa was a length* and a-quarter in ft out of Eden. Bourrasque was fourth, Polyanthus and Mystification being the two last to finish. Time, 2ni. 355. Dividends, £2 2s and £22. H.

WINNIES OF THE WELLINGTON* CUP. Time. 111. S. IST.'!—Mr. A. Campbell's Castaway, 8.0 ... 4 !i If74—Mr. I). O'Brien's Tanibourini, U. 13 4 5 IST.")—Mr. H. Redwood's Knrari, C.li) ... :i '<1 1876 Mr. H. Redwood's Guy Fawkes, 9.U :> ">2 1878 Mr. F. Bolton's Lara, *7.7 .".44 1-5 ] 879—Mr. It. Kay's Maritana. M.4 .'1 48 1-0 IB6oHon. W. Robinson's Foul Play. 8.4 'i .'l7 1881—Hon. TV. Robinson's Natator, 8.1 ... :t 11$ 1882 Mr. G. Bate's Hilda, (i.4 3 4 C , 1883—Mr. ]>. Martin's Mischief, 8.10 ... 3 41^1884—Mr. G. Bate's The Poet, 7.!' ... 3 48^ 188.')— Mr. D. O'Brien's Tasman, 0.0 ... .1 ;t8 l«Bli—Major George's Nelson, 8.4 ... ... 3 SCI 1887—Mr. T. Hill's Pasha. 8.4 3 38 1888—Mr. G. G. Stead's Beresford, 7.8 ... 3 37 3-5 ISS9—Mr. K. Cutts' Dudu, 7.7 3 37 18!!0Mr. G. Hunter's Cyuisea, 7.!t ... 2 3"i 18:11 —Mr. U. Hunter's Cvnisea, 7.12 ... 2 40 ]B!t2—Mr. (J. Hunter's Cvnisca, 8.12 ... 2 43 18!).'!— Mr. F. Martin's Retina, 7.7 ... ... 2 40 18:'4—Mr. T. Siieenan's Voeenganjr, 7.7 ... 2 11 1805—Mr. 11. Te Kuni l'ere's Mahaki, S.fi 2 39 18%— W. Douglas' Brooklet, 7.3 ... 2 3G' 1897—Mr. V. J. .Jorgen?on's Stiithbraaa, 7.6 2 39 1S " S—Mr. G. G. .Stead's Uniform, 9.3 ... 237 4-5 18fl!>—Hon. .T. I). Ormond's Haunt, B.U ... 2 37 1 !'o<) —Mr. E. Cutts' Djin-Hjin, 7.11 ... 2 38 1901—Hon. .T. D. Ormond's Renown. 8.10 2 35 2-5 1902 Mr. G. G. Stead's St. Michael, 8.5 2 38 1-5 1003—Mr. I*. Gordon's Advance, 10.1 ... *J 311-5 1301—•:M!•. W. Tonne's Convoy. 7.0 ... — 1005—Mr. O. G. Stead's Nightfall, 8.2 ... 1 35 1906—Mr. D. Rosa' Ropu. 6.11 'i 33 1907—Mi. .1. Monk's Achilles, 9.4 ... 2 35 Previous to 1800 the distance was two miles ''Mr. .1. B. Reid's mare Gladsome was first past tile post—time, 2m. 33 3-55.. but was disqualified some three months later owing to being ridden by an unlicensed. apprentice. '1 ELEORAI'II HANDICAP of SOOsov* : second boise io receive ."Osovs and third horse 20sovs from the .-take. Six furlongs. 1149 —Mi. G. Stead's h f Miiiijcef. 4yrs. by Sicpniak—Madder. 9.-: 41b (.J. Me('ombe) 1 507—Mr. 1". Armstrong's I>r li Probable, 4yi.«, txst 91b (1\ -lonesi '± 191—Sir George Clifford's cli <• Signalman. fiyiw, 9.-t (V. Cotton) ... 3 Also started: 247. King Billy. Bst 131b; 499, Pink-'ini, Bst Bib: 374, Delaniere, Bst, 51l>: 331, Sir Tristram, 7st. 101b: 171, Fontenov, 7st: 31b. .Signalman .and Probable delayed the start for a time, but, when the field were despatched they were on even terms. Munjeet's colours were the fust, into prominence, and Sir Tristram rail into second place, with Probable third. Kontenov whipping in th> field. Mnnjeet. under n pull, continued in the lead into the straight and gave nothing a chance, winning by a length and ithalf from the light-weighted Probable and Signalman. who was a couple or three lengths behind the second horse, l'ink-'im was fourth and Sir Tristram fifth. Time. lm. las. Dividends, £1 IBs and £2 la. TO NOAH! RO HACK HANDICAP of lOOovs. One mile. 4S8 —Mr. F. Armstrong's br m Chatterer, svis, by St. Andrew—Whisper, fat 1311, (L. Wilson) 1 201—Mr. .1. Monk's blk m Devonta, 4yrs, 7st 91b (G. Price) .. ... ... ... 2 569—Mr. .J. C. Skect's b in Silken Rein, 4 vis, est 71b (S. Reid) ' ... 3

Also starlet!: 411, Compass. £St.; 96. .Southern Cross. Bft.; 94, Flower Girl, 7nt 1211); 654, Mcrne Rose, 7st 121b; 364, Kaiuku. 7st 511.; 171. Mcrri' wai, 'ift 21b: 144, Sandiz est 71b; 63, Sipvlus (late Fascination), 6st 71b. Kaiuku and Southern Cms* wcie in the van for a tune, but. once the straight.'was entered batterer came with a wet- sail ncl won by a couple c>i lengths. Time, lm. 43*. Dividends, £4 10s ~,id £3 12s. Nl Rsmv HANDICAP of lrotn\s; second horse to receive 20sova and third horse lOsovs Irom the stake. For two-year-olds l . Four furlongs. 393— Mr W. K. BkUvill's eh c Elevation, by San Francisco—Stenfeldt, Bs|. 101l> (S. Iteid) 1 672—Sir George Clifford's eh 1 Ouid Wife. 7st 31b (F. Jones) ... ... ... ... 2 492—Mr. J. 11. Prober's eh r Golden Crest, Sst /lli (('. Jenkins) ... ... ... 3 Also started: 97. Pearl Reef. Bst- 121b; 1103. Finery, Est 71b; 70. Lamsdorfl, 7*t 61b; 191. laiglisli Hose, 7st 61b; 52. Remark. 6st 10!b; 62, Takiriri, 6et 101b; 34.9, l'risni, 6s 101b; 66. Vasa, 6-t 10!b. lb'ni.iik and 'i .iWill were left, at the p.,st ami took no part, in the race. Gold Crest stint out. from the barrier, followed by Uuid Wite and Klevation, but coming to the t-tiaight (iold Crest, gave, way to Elevation, and a slushing lace down the straight resulted in l-ile\ation juM, securing the victory by a head trom (Hud Wife, while Gold Crest wo* almost abreast of the second •horse. Tiniti, 43 3-t)s. Dividends, £o Is and £1 it-

■ " ' ELECTRIC HANDICAP of VOuovb: *econd horw to receive lOpovs from the *take. Five furlongs. 696 —Hon. J. D. Ormond'o eh c (Jo!<Jen Gat«, Syr*. Ijv Sari Franciscoßoic, 7»t 131b (D. Price) 1 1110 Mr. Rosa Allen's l>lk m Bnlbirat, aged. 9st 21!) (C. Price) ... 2 441 Sir fJeorge Clifford's eh c Holder! Cairn, rs. 7st 61b (F. .Jones) J Also started: £24. Replete, 7st 121b; 267. Petticoat. 7«t 21b: 275. Kurwkiiua, 6st 7ib. Ballarat shot, away at the *tart, but at the end of three furlongs Golden Cairn v.m* a-ltnoM on terms, and then came Golden Gate. A good race down the straight mw the latter win rather comfortably by something over « length, whil>. Golden Cairn finished two length- U-hind Hal larat. Time. liu. 2 2-s#. Dividend*. £3 10- and 14-. SECOND DAY The following aie the weight* for lII* I chi#» event to tic decided on the second day: — SI MMER HANDICAP of 250>'ovy. Din' mile. - Achilles 9.12. Signalman 8.11. King Hilly 8.8 Submarine 8.3. Master Del.tval H.O. Zmiineriiur 8.0. Pink-'un 7.13, Exnioor 7.13. Gboork.i "i.n Polyanthus 7.8. Clanchatt.in 7.6, Myst :ti at ion 7.6 Delaine re. 7.6. Aj»a 7.6. ISourras<|iie 7,5, W'irial 7.3, ltlythemaid 7.3. Sir Trist lam 7.0, Grand Slam 7 ft. Intelligence 6.13. Eden 6.13. Riflf-maid t) 13. Kll' i ton 6.10, Operetta 6.7. .V.olns 6.7, Fonteii",v b ". Dtilcitieu 6.7.

, NOTES (IN THE RACING. [BY TKI.KORAPH. —OWN (.OURINTO NT. Wellington, Tuesday.

The withdrawal of Ghoorka, St. .100, and Ellerton reduced the Cup field to eight. Achilles held his position firmly as favourite, and the solid support accorded him brought his price to a shade over even money. The son of Medallion, who hud inside* running, won Ins race from end to end. and galloped half a mile past the po-t, before he could be pulled up. The time registered has only been three times beaten in the history of the race. Achilles and his rider, C. Jenkins, got a great reception on returning to the enclosure. Apa, who beat; all others, is a most unlucky hor.-e, h" having previously acted as runner-up in the Manawatu. Ashhurst. and Rangitikei Cups. Zimmerman, at a mile, looked like getting to Achilles, but he dropped back again and finished sixth. Rourrasque was fourth and Mystification, who was sore and ran in the rear most of file way, fifth. Mr. G. G. Stead, who was present, supplied the following times of the intermediate stag<-s of the race:—Two furlongs, 25 s.; four furlongs, 50s. : six furlongs, 1 in. 15s. : one mile, Jm. 41,!-. ; one mile and a-iialf. 2m. 35 s. Munjeef, who was backed down to less than level money, won the Telegraph Handicap from end to end. She was well backed in the doubles with Achilles, the combination paying £7 18.s. Other starterin the sprint race coupled with the (.'up winner would have paid the following prices had they ben successful: —Signalman, £94- 10s: King Lilly, £52 2s; I'inik-'un, £22 7s; Sir Tristram, £30 lis; Fontenoy, £90 8s; Probable, £31. The RiccartonT rained Blytheniaid won the Anniversary Handicap in the oasie-t manner.

Tupono (Medallion—Patrio), winner of the* ltuapohu Hack Handicap, is an An--tralian-bred youngster, and lias won three races in as many starts for her present owner.

Chatterer (St. Andrew—Whisper), the winner of the Tougiiriro Hack Handicap, is owned in Hawke's Bay. Both horses will be in better company later on. A slashing finish was witnessed between the placed horses in the Nursery 11 audita p. Downfall was withdrawn in favour of his stable mate, Finery. The latter was made, a strong favourite, but could onlv finish fifth.

Ballaraf, who was withdrawn from the Telegraph Handicap, was made a. big favourite for the Electric Handicap. (ioltl'-n Gate, however, beat Iter comfortably at the finish. This was the Hon. ,1. I). Ormond's only success during the afternoon.

FOXTOX RACING- CLUB'S MEETING [by TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION*.] PAi.METtSTOX North, Tuesday. The Fox ton meeting- took place to-day. The following are the result.*: — ELECTRIC HANDICAP. — Merriwing, 1; Chattel. 2; R-angipapa, 3. Also started: King's Lynn, St. Maria. Sedgemoor, Lomaria, Kin. Errin. Prank land. Reville. Chattel made nearly all the running, but at the finish Mem wing came with a rattle and won a good race by a bare half-length. Time, lm. 18 3-ss. Dividends'. £4 £s and .£ll 7.-. MAIDEN HACK HURDLES.—Maidi. 1; Iseult, 2; Domain, 3. Scratched: Colyton Bat and Awapnni fell at the fence in front of the stand. The winner led over the last five furlongs', and won very comfortably. Time, 3m. 0 3-5". Dividends. £2 Is and £15 4«. FOXTOX CUP.—Montigo, 1; Nova, 2; Makikihi, 3. Scratched: Hook by. Rosea!- Nova and Makikihi were the leading division in a, bunched field for one mile, and entering the straight Nova looked a certain winner. Montigo, however, came very fa«t and won 011 the post by a neck.. Time, 2m. 14s. Dividends, £4 6s tfltid 16r. TRIAL HACK.Flingot, 1; Lingerer, 2: Robin Link. 3. Scratched: Grand Poplar, Buoyant, Dencalion. A splendid finish. Flingot getting up in the last Jew .strides and winning by a short neck. Time, lm. 48*. Dividends. £2 6s and £2 6s. HACK HURDLES.—Peruvian. 1; Sen Sim, 2; Westward, 3. Scratched: Cassiopea. Iseult. This resolved itself into a duel between the first and second horses. After racing abreast tip to three furlongs from home Peruvian drew away and eventually won by a length. Time, 2m. 56 3-5». Dividend, £4 Is. FLYING HANDICAP.—St. Claimer, 1; Kitchenmaid. 2: MarseHaise. 3- Scratched: Chartreuse. St. Claimer led with Kitchenmaid for the first four furlongs, and the former then drew away and won comfortable by a length. Time, lm. 8 2-ss. Dividend, £2 y-. HACK WELTER.—Millennial. 1; Arcadia, 2; The Dane, 3. Also .started: Sen Sim. Tangeroa. Soultite, and Itahui. This proved the best of good things for Millennial, who went out on her own and won very comfortablv. pulling up. Time, lin. 49 3-ss. Dividends, 'it as and £7 13s. HERRINGTON WELTER. - Rookbv. 1; Rosegrove. 2: Ladylike, 3. Also started: Assayer. Joe Chamberlain. Chartreuse. In a, slashing finish Rook by won by a short neck. Time, InK 32 2-ss. Dividends. £2 15s and 19s. A sum of £7179 was put through the machine.