SPORTING NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13612, 4 December 1907, Page 5

SPORTING NOTES.

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On Saturday last at Takapuha Auckland had a first experience of the new order of things under the Gaming Act passed by Parliament a fortnight back. The T.J.C. Committee moved very cautiously in the question'of. licensing th© bookmakers, but they mado it (known some two days before the opening of the meeting that the- pen-, cillers would be licensed in accordance with the Act, and the question therefore resolved itself into how many men would apply' for registration, and the fee to be charged. The committee decided to fix the fee at £15 per day, which included a clerk. Eighteen men were recommended for licenses, but rivo of this number did not complete the negotiations, and therefore the number calling the odds on the- hill only reached to la. As was only to bo expected, the presence of the penciaera on tho course had Mie ctieci of diverting a deal of money from tho totalisator, and when the macmne hgures came to do marie up at the end of the day, it was found that tne sum handled {Hitlb) was '£1697 below the amount put through on the corresponding day last spring. It may be remarked ' that none ot the leading penciiiers were laying the odds on Saturday, and but for that circumstance the machine result would, it is pretty sale to conclude, have been, iurther atteCtecL ■

That Uranium is a good mare at a mile and , a-quarter she demonstrated in the early spring, and in tho decision of the St. Andrew's Handicap on Saturday last she further enhanced her reputation in that respect. . Directly the barrier shot up, Cranium was quickly into.her stride, and without once being seriously called upon for an effort, she romped home in advance of her opponents. The chestnut mar© did not, of course, encounter a strong field at the North Shore; but still the manner in which she won her race under 9=t left a good impression on those who witnessed her performance. Bv her victory on Saturday at the North Shore, Uranium incurs a 31b penalty for both. tho Auckland Cup and Railway • Handicap, and her imposts in these races will be raised respectively to Bst 21b and Bst 61b.

It is stated that a good deal of money was shut out from the totalisators at the Feilding Jockey Club's meeting, held on Friday and Saturday last; but, nevertheless, the amount put through (£27,418) was £760 above ' tho sum handled at the corresponding meeting last year. The fact that no bookmakers would accept tho terms laid down by the club for licenses to bet on their ground left the Feilding club in the same eosition as prior, to tho passing of the ■aming Act.

The pleasing intelligence comes from Canterbury that there is now every probability of Mr. Stead sending a team to Auckland to carry his colours at Ellerslie this summer. Honiform, who went amiss early in the spring, is stated to have made an excellent recovery, and as tho little son of Multiform is engaged in the Great Northern Den-y he will thus have an opportunity of earning bluo riband honours.

Akarana having been accepted for in connection with the St. Andrew's Handicap at Takapuna, it seemed as though his owners had some designs on the North Shore race, but on the day the pen went through his name. On plying Mr. Richard Duder with a question re Akarana, I ascertained that the son of Seaton Delaval is still under suspicion; but the leg' affected, I learned, is in no worse- state than when'l inspected him on the 23rd ult. All going well with Akarana, he will -be kept going with a view to contesting the Auckland; Cup.

Devonport, the five-year-old son of Soulfc and Anna, followed un r his victory in the Gordon Handicap at Ellerslie by capturing tho : Cheltenham Handicap at Taikapiina. For the first couple of furlongs in the North Shore race Noteorini stuck ■to Devonport; but in the concluding stage the latter asserted himself, and ho was simply romping along at the finish. Devonport is engaged in the Railway Handicap, set down for decis'<Sh at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, with the light burden of 6st 131b. .

Consequent on tho death of their late owner, Dr. O'Meara, the Auckland-bred pair, Prophecy (by Phoebus Apollo—Problem) and Hauraki (by Phoebus Apollo—-Musket, Maid), werp, sold recently in« West 'Australia. A bid of 700 guineas was made for Prophecy ; but ,this was below the reserve {1000 guineas), and she was passed in, to be sold shortly after to Mr. J. S. Emanuel. Hauraki was quitted under the hammer for 310 guineas, .;■•!.■. ■'

The. Auckland-owned Cambrian, who was sent down to the West Coast in order to contest the Feildlng Strikes, did not gain a (Situation. p/ It, is but fair to state, however, that an excuse is offered for the ' son of Cyrenian, the basis of which is that he did not get On his lejrs with his usual smartness when the barrier wont up. Mark Ryan brought Cambrian back to Auckland yesterday by the s.s. Rarawa. • '•'

The Auckland Racing Club's summer programme will require further attention at the hands of horsq-owners on or before Friday next' at nine p.m., on which day acceptances fall due for , the Auckland Cup, Railway Handicap, and Grafton Hurdle Race, foreits have to be'declared for the Great Northern Foal Stakes, Great Northern Derby, and Royal Stakes, and entries close for tho minor events.

,Tho Whangarei Racing Club have issued the programme in connection with their' summer meeting, whioh is fixed to take place at Kensington Park on January 10 and 11. The principal event is the Whanearoi Cup of 80sovs. The othor events are all liberally endowed with prize-money, and altogether it may. bo said that, the forthconiin? meeting gives promise of being tho bust held by the club. * ,'

Pari tutu was taken across to Takapuna on Saturday last in order to contest the St. Andrew's Handicap. The veteran, who looked healthy and well, did not succeed in getting into a, situation, but all the same it can be said that he ran a good race under difficulties.

On the strength of tho good race she ran at Ellerslie-in tho Ascot Handicap on the 16th ult., Syren's prospects in the; St. Andrew's Handicap appeared to be bright. The daughter of Cyrenian ran well up in the early stages, but she faded away and eventually whipped in the field.

Veronica, who won the Melrose Handicap at Takapuna on Saturday last, is a four-year-old three-parts sister (by Soulfc) to Delegate. . Veronica, who fought it out gamely under punishment, carried the colours of her breeder, Mr. J. Roulston, a success for whom it is always a pleasure to chronicle. ■""".'"

At Takapuna on Saturday B. Deeley further increased his lead as tho most successful jockey in Auckland. Philosopher, Veronica, and Hopscotch all won in Deeley s hands at the North Shore.

At Takapuna ou Saturday Scotty had another failure registered against his name. The veteran managed to got up into second place in the .St. Andrew's Handicap, but he only just beat - Lord Scaton for second honours.

Convoy,, who can now be termed a veteran of the race track, was"* amongst the contestants for the Maiden Hurdle Race at Takapuna on Saturday ' last. * The son of Vanguard looked well off for condition, but he was still 'the eamo old failure.

Hautapu is not quite so perfect at a fence as he once was. When contesting the Tiri Hurdle Race at Takapuna on Saturday last he' showed a tendency to run down his fences, and in taking off he did not judge his distance so accurately as of yore.

Carmania, the three-year-old half-sister to Miss Dclaval.is still a pronounced disappointment. The latest defeat to go down against the highly-bred daughter of San Francisco and Campania was in connection with a pony handicap at the North Shore.

Tanglefoot (by Cuirassier—Cobweb), who recently passed into the hands of the Messrs. XJuder, carried his new owners' colours for tho first time on Saturday last, when ho contested tho Maiden Hudle Race. Ho got round in safety, but though no fault could be found with his jumping ho was never able to get up to the leaders.

Mahiapoto waa responsible.for a surprise on Friday last at Feilding, when he unexpectedly romped homo in front of his opponents in , the St. ; Andrew's Handicap. It is pleasing to find Maniapoto again recovering his form, for that he is a racehorse there can be no manner of doubt.

Pohutu (by Explosion Miss , and Kaitangata (by Soult—Gladiator mare) are to be submitted to auction on Friday next, at the New Zealand Loan, &B<i Mercantile Agency Company's yards,

taeafdna JOCKEY CLUB'S. . spring* mating; ; ! THE SECOND DAY'S RACING. , The Tak'apuna Jockey Club. wiU#bring; their spring meeting to a conclusion to-day, and with a good promise of the weather proving fine, tho committee of tho popular club at the marine suburb will, no doubt, once again have the pleasure of welcoming a largo concourse of racegoers to their, course. The programme.to bo brought -, can bo termed a varied one, embracing, as it does, a hurdlo race, steeplechase, and six flat races for various classes. The acceptances all round aro good, and altogether there is every reason to anticipate a. highly-interest-, ing afternoon's sport. ' THE ACCEPTANCES. KAWAU HURDLE RACE of lOOsovs, one wile and three-quartern.—Hautapu 12.0, Omati 10.3, Aqua Regia 10.0. Lady Clements 9.9, Cachuca 9.7, St. Harp 9.0, Rtpcrter 9.0. STANLEY HANDICAP of lOOsovs, Jour furlongs. —Black and Gold 9.3, Miss Winnie 8.13, Celerity 8.4, Noteorini 8.2, Quadroon 7.9, Mighty Atom 7.6, Klondike 7.3, Henry-:Havelock 7.2, Tito 7.0, Di. Quest 7.0. Engraver.7.o, Walholhoi 6.12. •' SPRING HANDICAP : "o£; 1506<ra, ono . mile.Waipuna 8.9, Scotty 8.6, Shrapnel 8.2, Tui Cakobau 8.2, Syren 7.0, English 6.7. VAUXHALL HANDICAP of 7550v 8 , seven furlong*.—Veronica 9.2, Freebird 3.10, Tito 8.3, Cymri 8.2,' Lira 7.13, EscamUlo 7.9, Luros 7.9, C-yrefctus 7.9, Jolly Tar 7.9, Csrmania 7.9, Catastrophe 7.9. PONY HANDICAP of 80sovs, five furlongs and a-half.—Octoroon 9.9, Manapouri 8.12, Hopscotch 8.10, Necktie 8.7. Agneta 7.0, Mahinga 6.13, Carmania 6.13, Ngakapa 6.13. CAUTLEY HANDICAP of lOOsovs, five furlongs and a-half.— 8.5, W'aihuka 7.13. Lochbuhio 7.11, Syren 7.10, Henry Havelock 7.0, Engraver 6.12, • WELTER HANDICAP of 80sov 8 , one mile.—Tui Cakobau 9.5, Noteorini 8.10, Syren 8.4, Luresome 7.13, Henry HaveJocV 7.10, Kola Nip 7.8. Sweet Alice 7.8, Tito 7.7, Napauape 7.7, English 7.7, Port Light 7.7. RAKINO STEEPLECHASE of lOOsovs, two miles and A-half—Khama 10.1, Grey Dawn 9.12, Aqua Regia 9.12, Lady Lanta 9.9, Reporter 9.7. r The first race is timed to bo started at 12.45 p.m. « '•■ :>

rNTERPROVINCIAL GOSSIP.

[BY XELEGItAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] . ' CANTERBURY. V : ■ '■,:-,,, ■, - : " Tuesday. Sir George Clifford suffered a severe loss i last week by the dpath of the young stali lion Quarryman ! (by Bill of Portland—Madowla). The- horse was running in-a paddock at the Hon. George McLean's 'stiifd, near Dunedin, and, becoming frightened' by a thunderstorm, ho tried to jump, a fence, with the result that he was staked and died a few minutes later. Quarryman was a good performer on the turf, and from what I have heard of his first crop of foals there was, every reason 'to believe he would have proved a big success at the stud. On Thursday last I paid a visit to, Mr. J. F. Buchanan's stud at Little River; and there renewed my , acquaintance with Martian. Since retiring from. the racecourse Martian has thickened out a lot, and he now looks the beau-ideal of a high-class stallion, full of quality all over.. I saw some of his first lot of foals, and- they,'givjeithe impression that they will earn''distinction later on. They are powerfully i built, and altogether do credit to their young sire. I have always held the opinion that Martian -was likely to prove a big success at the stud, and lam more than ever convinced now that this view is justified. . ■•;•" R. Derrett has relinquished the control of the Racecourse Hotel at Riccarton, '~having leased the property for seven years. I understand the ■ veteran horseman will take matters quietly for a time. . • R. J. _ Mason was down 'at'Riccarton last week with some of his team, including Bbniform. Count Witt©, and Armlet, which trk>; in addition -to Munjeet, will probably represent tho Yaldhurst stable at Auckland. Boniform looks well, and there should be nothing lacking jn the matter of condition by New Year's Day. : Count : Witt© looks,-a, trifle backward, but Armlet seems none tho worse for her recent exertions. _ .-•-.>' Bonny Glen has been responsible for somegood track work during the week, and on Saturday lie registered a sterling gallop over a mile and a : half. It was the best performance he has ever accomplished, and he finished his task like a thorough tradesman.* There i 6 little doubt lie is a„better ; colt now than at the New Zealand Cup meeting. Ho" is" booked 'to leayt>*tfer'Auckland on Wednesday in company with ' Artillerie, Guidwife, and ' Clanchattan. •< The veteran trainer E. Cutts is still a victim to influenza and he will bo unable = to make his annual trip to Auckland this year with the Ohokebore team. His son Harry will have charge in his stead. f Grandstand was schooled over hurdles this morning, and shaped.well for a; novice. '" r .'•' NAPIER. :.-,':■; Tuesday. : „ Tyrone, who has had a lot of ups and downs during tho past couple of seasons,' is » • being got ready for the small' meetings here • that come up for decision about Christmastime. ' , " " '.'.', ' ~, '. NO Shot: is being hacked about by a Petano resident. »• Crackshot's son seems to be thriving on the treatment, for he appears big and hearty.' ! .-.,., Top Rose is still on the retired list. . ■ The Squatter and Twyford quitted George. Collello's establishment ,on Monday morn-tV ing. The pair are now located *at Greenmeadows.'". \ •,'•■ v.-. . ... Loirct.has been registered .as the joint property of Messrs. S. Bone and W. H. McLean. , , : - Bobrikoff has been giving a good account of himself in sprinting work at Hastings of * late. , The usual knots of punters that werenoticeablo at the, corners in , by when races were being held in other.'parts of the Dominion were conspiouous by their absence yesterday and to-day, when the Peilding and Takapuna gatherings were being decided, the passing of the new warning Act being, of course, responsible for the change. . .■ m ... . Mr. P. Neagle, of Taradale,. has a nice; conling • two-year colt :by Merriwoe Out of Heavenly Twin; Theodore by name. The youngster, who seems to be unlucky, as he is continually getting into trouble through falling foul of wire fences, is a solid-looking chap, with a lot of the Merriwfo characteristics about him. His owner is doing him well, so that when the time arrives for him co answer questions ho will be well prepared for the ordeal. Nearly 40 horses ; left here, this week for tho Feilding meeting, and this exodus, means that there' is next to nothing on' the tracks * Tho stewards of the Woodville Jockey Club met on Thursday evening and decided to defer dealing with the question of lcensmg bookmakers till Monday, when they will have,the experience of the 1 eliding Uub to guido them.

WANGANDI. -fy^: ■■■■'-: -:. ._: r ■ ..: - Tuesday.

The '-oniing into force of tho new Gaming Act had the effect of clearing, tho streets hero of bookmakers on the occasion of tho Feilding Jockey GuVs meeting. --. _ . Ikon, winner of the Hack Scurry at a eliding, is by San Fran from Nymph, .and ,is therefore a half-sister to tho Stewards Handicap winner Gold Crest. ■ ■ Belario, by The Officer— still continues in a winning win,' and scored another victory for his owner, Mr. J, Bull, in the Welter Hack Flat at Feilding on Saturday.