SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 13964, 21 January 1909, Page 3

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. FIRST DAY. BLUE RIBBON WINS THE WELLINGTON CUP. [BIT TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Wednesday. Idkai, weather attracted a large attendance to Trent-bam to-day for tic inauguration of the Wellington Racing Club's .Summer Meeting. In every instance good fields faced the starter, and the tint being in excellent order some very interesting racing was witnessed. Mr. C. O'Connor discharged tie dillicnit duties of starter with the utmost success. The sum of £15.617 was putthrough the totolintors, as compared with £17,378 for the corresponding day last year. Bookmakers to the number of c -o were licensed. The results were : — TRENTHAM WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs. tine mile. Mr. L. Pascal's Flingot, by Musketry-Lady Isabel, 9sl 21b if. I) Jones) ... 1 Mr. T. Mctirath's Osiris, 9et 91b (11. Telford) 2 Mr. E. .1. Walt's Parable, Bst (A. Oliver) ... 3 Also started: Knight Commander, 9st jib; Aorangi, 9st ; St. Tuiura, f«t. Aorangi led out. followed by Parable, the former leading until making the straight, when Knight Commander showed out prominently, to be replaced about half-way down the straight by Flingot. Osiris challenged Flingot, and a splendid finish resulted in Flingot securing the victory by only hall-a-head. Time, lm. 44 3-ss. ANNIVERSARY WELTER HANDICAP of 200sovb. One mile. .Mr. .1. S. Adams' Merrie Zealand, by Merrie England— fist 61b (11. Cairns) ... 1 Mr. A. L. D. Eraser's Kurawaka, Bst 31b (C. Jenkins) 2 Mr. F. Higgoti's Prism, Bst 81b (R. Hatch) ... 3 San Fernando was the only other starter. Kurawaka took first running in company with -Merrie Zealand, Prism being" third. They continued in this order until near the straight, when Merrie Zealand led and won comfortably by a length, a similar distance, separating the" second and third horses. Time, lm. 445.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP of 200sova. Five furlongs Mr ,1. Monk's Gipsy Belle, by Stepniak—Belle

Clair, 7st 51b (R. Hatch) 1 Sir G. Clifford's Flilaway, 7st 1011) (F. E. Jones) 2 Mr. S. Nettlefold's Serenade, 6«t 101b (A. Chapman) ... . 3

Also started: Nautnai, 9st 21b: Ballarat, Bst 91b; Martyrinm, Bst lib; Moriartv, Bst; All Guns, 7at 81b; Wharekura, 7st bib. Nauniai showed out first with Ballarat and Martyriuni, Serenade being last away. Nauniai continued to lead the field into the straight, but in the meantime Serenade came well up on the outside. About halt-way down the straight Flitaway replaced Nauniai, but was shortly afterwards overtaken by Gipsy lielle, the race being won comfortably by a length, a similar distance separating the second and third horses. Time, lni. 1 4-ss. NURSERY HANDICAP. Four furlongs. Mr. P. P. Neagle's Theodore, by Merriwee— Heavenly Twin, 7st 101b (A. Oliver) ... 1 Hon. J. 1). Ormond's Xylophone, Bst 21b (F. D. .lone*) 2 M • W. E. Bidwell's Expansion, Bst 31b (S. Reid) 3 Also started: Merriwa, Bst 71b; Bally Shannon, Bst 41b; Bridge, 7st; Tawhaki, Bst 21b; Ruapare, 6st 101b; Cymbiforni, Bst 21b; Boutade, Bst 21b; Boanerges, 7st 81b; Aetna, 7st 41b; Lady Medallist, 7st; Royal Guard, 7s t; Milan, 6sfc 101b; Subdue, Oat, 101b; Amphianser, sst 71b; Sea Queen, 6st 71b. Theodore led out and headed the field all the way, winning by a length and a-half. Merriwa was prominent in the early part of the race. Entering the straight Expansion looked prominent, but in the run home was beaten by Xylophone by about two lengths for second place. Boanerges was fourth. Time, 49 4-ss.

WELLINGTON CEP HANDICAP of lOOOsovs. One

mile and a-half. Mr. F. Dorset's ch m Blue Ribbon, 4yrs, by Bluejacket— 6st 101b (E. Lowe') 1 Mr. E. J. Watt's brm Muskerrv, 4yrs, by Merriwee— Mousqueterie, 7st lib (H. Price) ... 2 Sir George Clifford's br c Husbandman, by Treadmill—Golden Vale, Bst 61b (F. E. Jones) 3

Also started: All Red, 9st 91b; Apa, Bst 91b; Tangimoana, Bst 51b; Sir Frisco, 7st 131b; Artillerie, 7st 101b; Diabolo, Vat 61b; Moloch, 7st 51b; Ikon, 7st 51b; Bourrasque, 7st 51b; Iranui, 7sr. lib; Swimming Belt, 7st lib; Clianteuse, 7st; Sunbonnet, bst 131b"; Adria, fast 71b; Lawn Rose, 6st 7|b.

Musketry went to the front first, and passing the judge's box was followed by Chanteuse, Sir Frisco running third and Blue Ribbon seventh. At the back of the course Muskerry was still going strong in the lead, Sunbonnet having shot up into second place. At the mile post Simbonnet assumed the lead, with Muskerry second and Sir Frisco third. Approaching the straight Blue Ribbon dashed up with a fine run, and Musketry took command, and she showed the way up to the distance, where Blue. Ribbon ..shot 'nip, and the latter having all the best of hert brown opponent drew away and won by a. long neck. Muskerry was a length and a-half in advance of Husbandman, and then came Artillerie and Lawn Rose. Time, 2m. 355. WINNERS OF THE WELLINGTON CUP. Time. m. s. 1873—Mr. A. Campbell's Castawav, 8.0 4 5 1874—Mr. D. O'Brien's Tambourini, 9.13 4 5 1875—Mr. H. Redwood's Korari. 6.10 ... 357 1876—Mr. H. Redwood's Guy Fawkes, 9.6 3 52 1878— F. Bolton's Lara, 7.7 3 441-5 1879— Mr. 11. Ray's Maritana, 9.4 ... 3 48 1-5 1880—Hon. W. Robinson's 'Foul Play, 8.4 3 37 1881—Hon. W Robinson's Natator,' 8.1 ... 3 38 1882—Mr. G. Bates' Hilda, 6.4 3 45 1883—Mr. P. Martin's Mischief, 8.10 ... 3 414 1884—Mr. G. Bates' The Poet, 7.9 ... 3 48* 1885—Mr. D. O'Brien's Tasman, 9.6 ... 3 38 1886—Major George's Nelson, 8.4 ... 3 361 1887—Mr. T. Hill's Pasha. 8.4 3 38 1888—Mr. G. G. Stead's Beresford, 7.8 ... 337 3-5 1689—Mr. E. Cults' Dudu, 7.7 3 37 1890—Mr. G. Hunter's Cynisca, 7.9 ... 239 i 1891—Mr. G. Hunter's Cvnisca, 7.12 ■ ... 240 1892—Mr. O. Hunter's Cynisca," 8.12 ... 243 1893—Mr. F. Martin's Retina, 7.7 ... 2 40 1894—Mr. T. Sheenan's Vogengang, 7.7 2 41 1895— Mr. H. Te Kani Pere'u Mahaki, 8.6 2 39 1896—Mr. W. Douglas' Brooklet, 7.3 ... 2 36£ 1897—Mr. W. J. Jorgenßen's Strathbraan, 7.6 2 39 1898—Mr. G. G. Stead's Uniform, 9.3 ... 237 4-5 1899—Hon. J. D. Ormond's Daunt. 8.6 ... 2 37 1900-Mr. E. Cutis' Djin-CJin, 7.11 ... 2 38 1901—Hon. J D. Ormond's Renown, 8.10 235 2-5 1902-Mr. G. G. Stead's St. Michael, 8.5 2 381-5 1903—Mr. D. Gordon's Advance, 10.4 ... 234 1-5 1904—"Mr. W. Young's Convoy. 7.9 ... — 1905—Mr. G. G. Stead's Nightfall, 8.2 ... 2 35 1906—Mr. D. Ross' Ropa. 6.11 f 2 33 1907—Mr. J. Monk's Achilles. 9.4 ...2 35 1908—Mr. Cork's Moloch. 6.10 ...' ' ... 233 4-5 1909—Mr. F. Dorset's Blue Ribbon, 6.10 2 35

Previous to 1890 the distance was two miles. "Mr. J. P. Peid'e mare Gladsome was first past the post (time, 2m. 33 3-55.), hut was disqualified some three months later owing to being ridden by an unlicensed apprentice. MAIDEN PLATE of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. J. Ames' Merrivonia, by Merriwee— vonia, 7st lib (L. Wilson) 1 Mr G. D. Greenwood's Miss Mischief, 7st 41b

(IS. Deelev) 2 Mr. C. Mat-hell's Valdimnr, 7st 41b (MeCluskey) 3

Also started: Consolation, 7n 71b; Miiiora, 7st 71b; Vinco, 7st 71b; Waioriki, 7st 71b; Aberbrothoek, 761- 71b; Ukraine, 7st 41b; Pellicle, 7st 41b: Belle Ami, 7st 41b. Consolation led out and carried the field along right into the straight, where Miss Mischief took up the running. Half-way up the straight Merrivonia caught the leader, and the two raced neck and neck until near the box, when the. hitter won by a bead, there being three lengths between "the second and third horses. Maiora was fourth. Time, Ira. 28 2-ss.

RUAPEIHJ HANDICAP of 120sov«. Six furlongs, Mr. J. U. McDonald's Te Kahurangi, by Conqueror—Vallance, 7st 610 (11. Hatch) ... ] Messrs. Cameron and Pairbrother's Seatondale,

Bar 4!b (A Oliver) 2 Mr. C. Vincent's Passive, Bst 71b (If. Cairns) 3

Also started: Eclogue, 9st. 61b; Passion, 9st 31b; WaiUaraka, Bst 4lb; North Pole, 7st 121b; Llauwern, 7st s!b; Te Ru, 6st 131b; Mania, 6st 71b.

'IV Kahurangi led all the way and was out on his own by about four lengths, never being extended. Seatondale and Passive were away from the rest of the field. Within the last few lengths Passive came up with a fine sprint and lost second place by half-a-head. Time, lni. 16 1.5b. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP of 400sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. 'P. McGrath's Tumut, by Merriwee—lsinene, 7st 131b (H. Cairns) ' ... ' 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Armlet, Bst 51b (H. Donovan) 2 Mr. D. Buicli's Rangipapa, 9st (S. Reid) ... 3 Also started: Gold Crest, Penates, Full Kate, Goldbeater, Aborigine, Moil Ami, Woodhey. Armlet led all the way until near the winningpost, when Tnnnit fame up and won by half-a-length, there being two lengths between the second and third horses. Time, Im. 14 4-ss.

SECOND DAY. The following weights have been declared for the chief event of the second day';, races :—

WELLINGTON- RACING CLUB HANDICAP of 600sovs, one mile and a-nuarter.—All Red 9.8, Gold Crest 8.13, California 8.11, Husbandman 8.9,' Muster Delaval 8.8, Apa 8.7, Tangimoana 8.4. Artilleric 7.11, Blue Ribbon 7.11, sir Frisco 7.10, Muslcerrv 7.10, llhlando 7.7, Kopu 7.7, Gleuculloch 7.7, Cambrian 7.6, Grand Slam 7.6. Moloch 73, Sunbonnet 7.3, Ikon 7.2. Merrie Zealand 7.1 Diaboln 7.1, Aborigine 7.0, St. Aidan 7.0, sir Tristram 6.13. Swimming Belt 6,13. Vasa 6.10, Riflemaid 6.10, Truganini 6.10, Cbanteuse 6.9, Adria 6.9, Pohutii 6.7, First Gun 6.7, Arc Light 6.7, Lawn Rose 6.7, Prism 6 7, Silken Rein 6.7.

NOTES ON THE RACING

[BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN" CORRESPONDENT.]

WELLINGTON", Wednesday.

The Wellington Cup meeting was opened in line weather and befo.'e a large attendance, which included representative racing men from the North and South Islands. Master Douglas, who has not quite recovered from the injuries he received at Ellerslie and was not brought to the meeting, and Lucretius were the withdrawals from the Tre.ntham Welter Handicap, the opening event. Osiris (by San Fran—lsmene), winner of it double at New" Year time, was sent out a good favourite. He. was kept a long way out during the first half-mile, and after a Dunishiiur finish was beaten by Flia-

(TOt, who had not «a.on the winning list for about 12 month*. The field included the hurdler Aorangi, who was beaten by- Parable for third place.

The scratching of Ikon and Swimming Belt (Cup candidates) and De Witte (who did not accompany Cutis' team from the South) reduced trie held for the Anniversary Welter Handicap to four, two of the pinners (Prism and San t'er. nan do) hailing froin 1 the same stable. The Merrie bngland gelding Merrie Zealand, a winner on the second day of the Rangitikei meeting, had no oimcuity in beating the moderate opposition. Jvurawnka, ridden out, was a moderate second. A field of nine contested the Electric Handicap Naumai acted as pacemaker to the turn. where the South Island horse Serenade showed up on the outside. At the distance Flitaway came through and appeared to" have the race won. A hundred yard* from home Gipsy Bellethrew out a strong challenge and settled Flitaway without difficulty. The whole of the 18 acceptors for' the Nursery handicap went to the post. At the end of a furlong the field was strung out over a considerable distance. The Ilawke's Bay-Owned Theodore (by Merriwee—Heavenly Twin) got away smartly on the rail.-, and had everything beaten a furlong from home. Theodore '.von a race: at the Danneviike meeting hist month, and has since joined J. ".Lowe's Trent ham team. .Xylophone rbv Birkenhead—Banjo), ridden out, was second ' ' A field of 18 was saddled tip to contest the Wellington Cup All Red and Artillerie were unlucky at the start, the hitter tailing the field. Nearlng the mile post Sui'.bnnnet and Muskerrv led alternately, the latter being clear of the field two furlongs from home. Here Ikon showed out, but almost immediately dropped back into the ruck. (She was actual favourite on the machine on account of a decent, track performance.) Muskerrv still had charge when heads were turned for home, but at the distance Blue Ribbon dashed up with a strong challenge, and, Muskerrv being in trouble, the Bluejacket mare won comfortably. Husbandman showed up at the end and beat A"rtillerie for third place. Sunbonnet and Lawn Rose were next. The winner is trained by W. Garrett at Opaki and is a half-sister to Pari'tutu. All Red was beaten from the start, and at no time looked dangerous. The Riecnrton-trained Valdimar (he Pilgrim's Progress—Tsaritza) received solid support for the Maiden Plate, but could onlv get third to Jlerrivotiia and Mis, .Mischief (a "stable mate of Armlet's). Merrivonia was bred by her owner (Mr. Joseph Ames, the well-known totalisator proprietor). Merrivonia's record to date is three wins and two seconds out of five starts. The Porirua stable scored its second win in the Ruapehii Hack Handicap with TV Kahllrangi, who carries the same colours as Gold Crest. Ho is a racy-looking colt bv Conqueror—Vallancp, and won from end to end. R. Hatch rode both the Porirua winners.

Osiris' half-brother Tiimuf. (by Merriwe?) won the Telegraph Handicap cleverly after Armlet looked all over a winner a furlong from homo Gold Crest finished fifth, just behind Mou Ami.

CORK RACING CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

GORE, Wednesday.

The Gore Racing Club's Summer Meeting: was opened to-day in fine weather, and before a large attendance. The. totalisator investments amounted to £3746. The results are: —

CROYDON HANDICAP.—Optional 1. Heirloom 2, Eons 3.

LOMiFORD HACK HANDICAP.-Torohunga 1, Redmond 2, Maystone 3.

GORE CUP.-Krskine 1, Jack Ashore 2, Spinning Flig'it 3. Erskine won all the wav. Time, 2m. 10 2-ss.

NEW YEAR TROT HANDICAP.-Tory 1, Hindoo 2, Rory 3.

WELCOME HACK HANDICAP.-Optional 1. Royal Shell 2. Allside 3. ■

SUMMER HANDICAP.-San Severo 1, Liza 2, Loftus 3. . ■ - - . t

ELECTRIC TROT.— Boy 1, Tory 2, Kit Kelly 3.

OTARAIA HACK HANDICAP.-Rosini 1, Fulmar 2, My Lawyer 3.

KAWAKAWA RACING CLUB'S -MEETING.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] . Kawakawa, ; Wednesday.

The following nominations have been received for the Kawakawa Racing Club's meeting:— ■

MAIDEN HANDICAP.— Lady Lanta, Shrewsbury, Don, Lady Sperry, St. George, Luros, Matahana, Waiata.

FLYING HANDICAP.—Denbies, Discoverer, Lady Ellen, Sunlight, Sapper, Lady Sperry, Jolly Tar, Luros, Manoeuvre.

KAWAKAWA CUP.-Carbcret, Simple Simon, Sweet Marie, Discoverer, Lady Ellen, Sweet Alice, Midcyr, Sapper, Franklyn, Jolly Tar, Kaitangata, Nervine, Luros, Quebec, Welleast.

SHORTS HANDlCAP.—Discoverer, Lady Ellen, Sunlight, St. Harp, Whataroa, Lady Sperry, St. George, Jolly Tar, Nervine, Manoeuvre, Denbies. RAILWAY HANDIOAP-'CarhOTOimple Simon, Denbies, Sweet- Marie, 'Discoverer, Lady Ellen, Sweet Alice, Quebec, Welleast; Lady Lanta, Shrewsbury, .Midcyr, i Jolly Tar,..'Knttaiga'ta, Nervine, Luros.

FAREWELL HANDlCAP.—Carberet, Discoverer, Simple Simon, Lady Ellen, Sunlight, Welleast, Lady Lanta, Shrewsbury, Midcyr, Whataroa, Don, Sapper, Jolly Tar, Nervine, Kaitangata, Denbies, Manoeuvre.

HAMILTON TROTTING CLUB.

[BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

HAMILTON, Wednesday.

■ In reference to the paragraph in Wednesday's issue regarding the inquiry into the running of the Trial Trot at the Waikato Trotting Club's Meeting, the words first and second horses should read second and third horses, the fir6t horse having been disqualified at the meeting on Monday evening". The further inquiry will only deal with the other two horses in the race, Savanna and Bella, Victa.

TAKAPUNA" JOCKEY CHUB'S SUMMER MEBTDfflLjt It is understood* that Uhlando fratrtjJtrfcenfc iip from Tara'naki to fulfil his engagement*-in the Takapuna Cup. , It is notified by advertisement in another column that bookmakers desiring to be licensed for the Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Meeting must lodge their applications by four p.m. on Friday next.