SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14478, 19 September 1910, Page 4

SPORTING.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

CUP WON BY CALIFORNIA.

Another racing season was ushered in locallv on Saturday, when the initial day's sport* in connection with the Avon dale Jockcv Club's Spring Meeting was brought off successfully. Perfect, sunny weather prevailed, there was a record attendance, and the track was in cood order. The management of the slathering by the secretary (Mr. Harry H. Hayr) and staff was excellent, Sinew last mooting a number of improvements have been effected on the course, the most important of which is the new stewards' stand, secretary's office, weighing and jockey's rooms, refreshmentroom, and press box. Along tho lawn rails raised footboard platforms have been constructed, so that patrons may secure a better view of tho racing. Taken all round the Avondalo appointment* leave nothing to bo desired, while the level and picturesquely-situated racecourse is now one of the best, in the Dominion. The racing proved full of interest, the adjustments of Mr. Geo. Morse bringing out large fields, and providing some keen contests. Mr. R. .V. Lusk capably filled the judge's box, while Mr. S. R. Speight struck' off tho times. There was one matter which called forth much unfavourable comment, and that was the inexcusable delay in running tho last two events. The concluding race the Flying Handicapwas timed to start at 5.30 p.m., but the horses were not despatched until 5.52 p.m., the raco being decided in semidarkness. This caused racegoers no end of inconvenience, as tho trains were timed to leave Avondalo at 5.45 p.m., 5.55 p.m., and six p.m., the result being that the rush for the latter train, the crushing and crowding to get into the carriage and coal-trucks, and the delay in getting back to town, was an unfortunate happening that could easily have been avoided. Business was good on the totalisator, the sum of £8927 being handled, only £27 behind the corresponding day of last year, while 29 bookmakers at £15 returned £435 in fees, as against £350 in 1909.

Proceedings opened with the running of tho Maiden Plato, which Drought out the large field of 24, victory resting with the second favourite (Solus), who beat the favourite (Royal News) by half a head. In this race Cacdmou fell crossing tho top stretch, i.y.d Blackbird toppled, over him. O'Shea, rider of Caedmon, was somewhat shaken, but Phillips, who rode Blackbird, received a bad concussion, and was much cut about. Dr. Carolan attended to Phillips, and ordered his removal to the hospital. Thirteen horses lined up for the Henderson Handicap, Lady French carrying more money than Naumai and Turbine. Naumai made the running until inside the distance, when Turbine shot out and won by a length, with Lady French third. Six youngsters were withdrawn from the Twelfth* Avondale Stakes, leaving in seven contestants for the first two-year-old event of tho New Zealand racing season. Much interest was taken in the preliminaries of the juveniles. Miss Winsome, a neat little full-sister to Tamainupo, Kakama, and Puhi, coming in for most favour, with Tranquil and the well-grown Cloudy Dawn next best supported. The favourite was always: in the van, and. beating off a. big challenge at the finish by Cloudy Dawn, won by a eouple of lengths, with Oboe in third position. Miss "Winsome, who is owned by Mr. Donald McLeod (her breeder). is by Soult from Winsome. After weigniag in, Miss Winsome was led on to the lawn and decorated by Miss Gorrie with the Avondale Stakes riband. Paritutu was the popular selection for the First Hurdles, and tho Taranaki gelding, ridden a good race, won nicely from Don Quex, Wellcast, and five others, in record time for the course. Tui Cakabau fell, considerably shaking his rider. T. Jones. A dozen horses •weighed out for the Avondale Cup, for which California, Waimangu, Uranium, and North-east were best backed, in the order named. Uranium acted as pacemaker for sir furlongs, and then -North-east took charge, with California, who was in the ruck, .making his way through. The finish proved exciting. W. Young driving Northeast along on the rails, with H. Gray overhauling him yard by yard on the long-strid-ing chestnut California, the pair eventually flashing past the judge's box in line, the latter gaining a " half-nose" decision, amidst cheers. California has a poor set of •understandings, and was very sore on returning to tho birdcage. It was a splendid performance the son of San Fran was responsible for, and quite merited tho big reception he was accorded. Backers next sent First Barrel out a strong favourite for the First Steeplechase, but he could only run third to Antarctic and Kapakapa, the winner leading from end to end, and estab-l>shin?,a-new time record for the event. Old Cavaiiero,- who ought to be pensioned off, struggled into fourth place. Admiral Soult was_better snpnorted than Rauparaha for the Islington Handicap, and won by half a length from General Soult, after Lady Dot had Jed almost right un till the finish. A useful field of six went out for tho Flying Stakes, and Miss Winnie getting much the best of a straggling start, won easily from the favourite (Kakama), The following are details of the racing: — MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.

Mr. J. Sheppard's eh g Solus, 3vra, by Salvadan—Solitary, Bst 91b (Oliver) 1 Mm W. Davies'a ch c Royal News, 3yrs, Bst 31b (Buchanan) ... 2 Mr. W. C. Ring's b c Domino, 3vrs, Bst (H. Gray) ... '. > 3 Also started: Fraulein. 9st (Greenwood); Caruso, Bst 121b (W. Young); Sabine, Bst (J. Ross); Mustcrer, Bst 61b (Speakman); Waiotahi. Bst 51b (Conquest); Wee Olga, Bst 41b (Wilson); Kilsyth, Sst 41b (Porter); Monoplane, Bst 31b lSparkes); Master Wairiki, Bst 31b (E. R. Brown): Blackbird, 3st 31b (Phillips); Lieutenant Soult. Sst 31b (Griffin); Columbia, Bs't lib (Morns): Caedmon. Bst lib (O'Shea); His Highness, list iit> (M. Ryan); Lady Betty, Bst (J. Chaafe)? V.ia Vale, Bst (C. Brown); Bonnie Fishwife, Bst (Scott); Puhi. &t (Deeley); Master Jack, Bst (Wbittaker); Monocle, Bst (Eric6on); Miss Ada, Bst (Killick). Royal News was favourite. A fine start was effected, from which Caruso, Master Jack, and Soius were first to move out. Racing along - the top, Solus and Master Jack were at the head of affairs, and this' pair showed the' way to the straight. In the run home Royal News challenged, but Solus, righting it out gamely, won by half a head, with Domino a neck further away third. Waiotahi was fourth, and then came Fraulein. and Kilsyth. Time, lm. 17 l-ss. Caedmon fell along the top, bringing down Blackbird. HENDERSON HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Four furlongs. Mr. W. Davies's br g Turbine, aged, by Menschikofl—Signet, Bst 121b (Buchanan) ... 1 Mr. Were Pe%vene's b g Naumai, 6yre, lOst (Pritehard) 2 Mr. A. E. Kelly's br m Lady French, aged, Bst 121b (Deeley) ' 3 Also started: Emblem. 9st (W. Young) ; Captain Soult, 7st 91b (Conquest); Princess Soult, 7st 91b (Whittaker); Echo, 7st 71b (R. W. Brown); Pairawaatu, 7st 61b (McKinnon); Erin, 7st 41b (C. Brown) ; Muakewai, let 41b (J. Ross); St. Tarra, 7st 31b (E. R. Brown); Fideles, 7st {Ericson); Lady Doou, 7st (Morris). Lady French was favourite. Naumai and Lady French were quickest away, the former forcing the pace until the distance was reached, when Turbine put in his claim, and the Mensehikoff gelding, revelling in his task, ran in a comfortable winner by a length from the topweight, with Lady French another length and a-half away third, and then jn the order came Munkewai, Erin, Captain Soult, Echo, Emblem, St. Tarra, Princess Soult, Lady Doon, Pairawaatu, and Fideles. Time, 50 4-ss.

AVONDALB STAKES of 200sev«. For two-year-olds ; colts Bst, fillies and geldings 7st alb. Four furlongs. Mr. D. MeLeod's br f Miss Winsome, by Soult Winsome (B. Desley) ... ... 1 Mr. F. Denny's cb g Cloudy Dawn, bv Seaton Delaval—Cloud, 7st 91b (C. Brown)... 2 Mr. . C. De Pass's b f Oboe, by Obligado— Cytherea, 7st 91b (J- Conquest) 3 Also started: Master (Gladstone, 7st 91b (Bowden); Condamine, 7st 9lb (Whittaker); Tranquil, 7gt 91b (Buchanan); Panthea, 7st 91b (E. R. Brown). Miss Winsome was favourite. Oboe and Miss Winsome were first away from a straggling start, while Master Gladstone got left badly. In the straight Oboe died out of the contest, " and Miss Winsome, holding Cloudy Dawn safe, won nicely by two lengths from the latter, five lengths after whom finished Oboe. Then came Panthea. Condamine, Tranquil, and Master Gladstone. Time, 51 l-ss. FIRST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of lOOsovs; over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles. . Mr. J. George's b g ParituUi, aged, by Yafctaghan, lust 101b (W. Young) ... 1 Mr. A. E. Watkioe's ch g Don Quex, aged, 9st (Speakman) 2 Mr T. Greenwood's oh g Wellcast, aged, 9st 121b (Deerey) ... 3 Also started: Swageman, lOst ]21b (McKinnon); Tui Cakobau. lOst 31b (Jones); Omati, 9st 71b (Porter) ; " Ranano, 9st 71b (Roach); Rangihaeta, 6st (Cowan). Paritutu was favourite. Tui Cakobau piloted the way over the first fence, with Paritutu and Omati in close attendance. Omati took charge at the second obstacle, and. followed by Tui Cakobau and Paritutu, made the running over the next two hurdles ftfed out of the straight, with Rangihaeta making

a strong forward move. Along the bottom turn Rangihaeta raced up to Omati, and led to the fifth fence, where Omati again assumed control and Tui Cakobau fell. Rangihaeta, Omati, Paritutu and Welieast were in the van at the sixth hurdle, but at the next Paritutu put in his claim, and stalling oft challenges by Ron Quex and Welieast, won a good race by two lengths from the former, three-quarters of 11 length after whom came Welleast, followed by Swagsman. Rangihaeta, Omati, mid Banana. Time, 3m, 48s. AVONDALE CUP of 300sovs. One mile and aquarter. Mr. C. L. Lagor'p ch h California, 6yrs, by San Fran—Dazzle. 9at 121b (H. Gray) ... 1 Mr. H. Maomanawav's eh g North-cast, oyrs, Sst 111b (W. Young) l Mrs. Leonard'*' blk li Waim.uigu, oyrs, 7st 101b (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: Uranium, Sst (J. Brady): Sir Artegal. 7st 111b (C. Brown); Lochbuhie, 7s 4it> (Conquest): Coromandel, 7.«t (B. R. Brown); I'hlando, 7st (Eva): Duma, 6st 101b (U. W. Brown); Miehaeloff, ost 91b (O'Shea); Hying Soult. 6st 91b (Stockier). California was favourite. North-east and Uranium were fractious at the post, but eventually, with Mr Artega!, got liioelv awav. Passing the stand Uranium held a slight advantage over Sir Artegal and Loehbuhlc. with Coromandel, North-east. Duma, Miehaeloff. Flying Soult, Waimangu. and I'hlnmlo next, and California last. Racing: out of the straight Cranium was three parts of a length in front of Sir Artegal and North-past, and then in the order came Lochbuhie, Uhlando, Duma, V> aimangu, and California. There was no alt erst ion in the leading division crossing the back stretch, but four furlongs from home Northeast dashed into the lead, and showed the way round the bend into the straight, followed by Uranium, Sir Artegal. and Waimnngu. with California making up considerable leeway. North-vast was full of running when heads were turned for home, but below the distance California was striding along in tine style, and tho big son of San Fran, overhauling the leader in the last few yards, won by half a nose, amidst enthusiasm, with Waimangu a length off third. Coromandel was fourth, and then finished Sir Artegal. Uhlando, Lochbuhie. Duma, Uranium. Flying Soult, and Miehaeloff. Time. 2m. 10s. FIRST HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of lOOsovs. About three miles. Mr. T. M. Bowling** eh g Antarctic, 6yrs, by Salvadan—Corvphee, 9st 71b (Scott) ... 1 Mr. J. Swafllelds b g Kapakapa, aged. Sst 71b (Howard) ••• •■• i Mr. F. Secoombe's ch g First Barrel, aged, lost 71b (Cowan) • 3 Also started: Le, Bean, lOst 61b (Thompson); Luseombe, 9st Sib (Porter); Cavahcro, 9st 111b (Dee rev). First Barrel was favourite. Antarctic was early in the lead, and followed by First Barrel and Le Beau, made the running the first time round. Crossing the stand double the second time. Antarctic was well out from First Barrel, with Kapakapa third, and Le Beau next. At the back Antarctic was 10 lengths to the good, but negotiating the stand double the last tune Kapakapa had reduced the lead to a dozen lengths. Antarctic from this on held his own. eventually running in a winner bv six lengths from Kapakapa. 15 lengths after whom finished First Barrel. Cavaliero was fourth, Le Beau fifth, and Luseombe last. Time, 6m. ISLINGTON HANDICAP of lOOsova. Seven furlongs. Messrs. Mc.Hugh and Tooman's br g Admiral Soult, 4yrs, by Soult—Pansy, Sst 101b (Deeley) " ..." ••• 1 Messrs. Walters and Hughes's b h General Soult, svrs, Sst 81b (Wilson) '<* Mr. J. Newton's ch g Kauparaha, aged. . Sst Sib (Porter) <* Also started: Rarata, Sst 101b (E. R. Brown); Ballvheigh, Bst 9lb (McLeod); Sublime, BBt 91b (Conquest); Ladv Dot, Bst alb (Whit'.aker): Zinnia, Sst 51b (Buchanan); Seldom, Bst 51b (C. Brown); First Wairiki. Sst 41b (Dale): Taka, Bst 41b (Brady): Epsom Lass, Sst Alb (McKinnon); Master Theory, Sst (H. Gray); Mistime, Bst (Lindsay). Admiral Soult was favourite. A tiresome delay took place at the post, and when the signal was at last given Master Theorv and several others were left. Lady Dot dashed off quickly, and, followed by Rarata, General Soult, and Admiral Soult, made the pace a cracker along the back, and round the turn into the straight. Bowling along freely, Ladv Dot appeared to hold the field safe, but tiring inside the distance, she was passed by Admiral Soult and General Soult over the last hundred yards, victory resting with Admiral Soult bv half a length from General Soult, who in turn was two and a-half lengths in front of Rauparaha, after whom came Rarata, Lady Dot Epsom Lass. Zinnia. Master Theory, Ballyheigh. Seldom, Taka, Sublime, Mistime, First Wairiki. Time, lm. 29 3-ss. FLYING STAKES HANDICAP of 115sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. R. Hannon's ch m Miss Winnie, aged, by Leolantis—Winnie, Bst 31b (J. Brady) ... 1 Mr. D. McLeod's br m Kakama, 4yrs, Sst 31b (Deeley) , — * Mr. J. Muir's blk g Blue Garment, 6yrs, M 91b (E. R. Brown) 3 Also started: King Soult, Bst 21b (P. Brady); Wild West, Sst 21b (Buchanan); Illustrious, 7st 21b (Conquest). Kakama was favourite. There was another tedious delay at the post, King Soult and Kakama proving unruly. When the barrier was released Miss Winnie dashed out with an advantage of over four length*, while the other contestants follower in straggling order, King Soult being the last to move. Never leaving the issue in doubt, Mies Winnie ran in an easv winner by over three lengths from Kakama," who finished half a length in front of Blue Garment. Wild West was fourth, King Soult fifth, and Illustrious last. Time, Dai. 15 1-55. SECOND DAY. The following weights have been declared by Mr. Morse for Wednesday's racing:—

PLUMFTON HANDICAP, one mile.—California 10.6, North-east 9.4, Sedition 9.2, Salute 8.10, wanchope 8.2, Advocate 8.1, Sea Elf 7.13, Uranium 7.13; Santa Rosa 7.12, Waimangu 7.12. Mnnaio.n 7.10, Sir Artegal 7.9, Apellon 7.8, Admiral Soult 7.7. Golden Eagle 7.4, Lochuulne 'Li., 'w'l.a ■><•<*>. 7.2, Coroowniel 7.0, Sublime 6.13, Miss Advance 611 Elegance 6.9, Regain 6.9, Duma 6.8, Master Wairiki 6.8, Flying Soult 6.8, Possum 6.8. NIB.OTAPU HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Northeast 9.8, -Salute 9.3. Manapouri 8.1. Admiral Soult 7.13, Rarata 7.6, Rauparaha 7.6, Aaoff 7.6. Sub--Ime 7.4, Explosive 7.0, Elegance 6.12 Illustrious 6.12, Zinnia 6 10, Seldom 6.10, Taka6.lo, Fraulein 610, Siola 6.8, Miss Rouse 6.8. Matter Theory 6.8, Royal Day 6.8, Kapanga 6.8. KINGSLVND HANDICAP, six furlongs.-Uaruso 9.0, Royal News 8.10, Miss Grille 8.7. Scotch 8.7. Waiotahi 8.5, Spectre 8.4. Master William . 8.4, Ki'svth 8.4, Arawa 8.4. Togo 8.4, Domino 8.4, Mi's Rouge 8.4, Blue Rocket 8.4, Holdfast 8.3. "catbird 8.3. Master" Theory 8.3, Lieutenant Sou 83? Minstrel 8.3. Hamadryad 8.3, Miss Folly 82, Vivace 8.1, Columbia 8.1. Bonnie Fishwife 8 0 Sabine 8.0, Master Jack 8.0, Prophesied 8.0, Blue Mountain 8.0, Watchchain 8.0, Kapanga 8.0, Possum 8.0. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Kakama 9.0, Wild West 8.8, Emblem 8.8. Lady Frances 8.6. General Soult 8.3. Rarata 7.13; Ballyheigh 710 Sublime 7.10, Illustrious 7.3, Captain Soult 7.3, Taka 7.3, Caruso 7.2, Monolope 7.2. . HURDLE HANDICAP, one mile and threequarters.— 11.8, Swagsman 10.9, Tui Cakobau 10.3, Wellrast 9.12, Omati 9.4, Don Quex 9.3, Ranana 9.2, Pukenui 9.0, Handsome Paul 9.0, Whataroa 9.0, Noteorini 9.0, Royal Day 9.0, Bangihaeta 9.0. MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP, five furlongs — Naismai 10.3, Turbine 9.6. Dogger Bank 9.0. Lady French 8.11. Emblem 8.11, General Soult 8.6, Ladv Dot 8.4, Toa Tuhl 7.11, Illustrious 7.6. Taka 7 6,' Miss Advance 7.6. Conquestina 7.6, Captain Soult 7.6,.Ech0 7.1, Erin 7.1, St. Tarra 7.0, Frontino 7.0, Freevata 7.0. Flying Soult 6..13, Domino 6.13, Master Jack 6.13, Fideles 6.13. NURSERY HANDICAP, four furlongs.— Winsome 8.5, Cloudy Dawn 7.13, Oboe 7.10, Panthea 7.8, Kaipara 7.8, Solitude 7.8, Mistake 7.8, Master Gladstone 7.7, Tranquil 7.7, Condaxnlne 7.7. . Acceptances close to-night at nine o clock. AUSTRALIAN RACING. A NEW ZEALAND SUCCESS. By Telegraph.— Association.—Copyright. Sydney, September 17. At the Rcsehill meeting to-day the Camellia Stakes (six furlongs) resulted as follows — Mr. F. Hall's hr m Gold Lace, syrs, by Gold Kahuwai, 9st 9lb 1 Mr. M. J. Kinnane'B br h Manchester, Bst 31b 2 lion. Agar Wynne's br m Apple Pie,, 4yrs, Bst 31b ... 3 Fourteen horses started. Time, lm. 14s. In the Hurdle Race Hoanga ran third WAIHI HACK CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Waihi, Saturday. At a meeting of members of the Waihi HacK Racing Club last .evening, Mr. G. Colebrook presiding, arrangements were made for holding the annual race meeting on Saturday, October 29. It wao decided that nominations for all events fhould close on Thursday, October 13, and weights be declared on Saturday, October 22.