SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14567, 2 January 1911, Page 7

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

THIRD DAY'S RACING.

The Auckland .Racing Club will continue their summer meeting to-day, and wsth every prospect of the weather conditions being most favourable optimistic anticipations for another great day seem to be in every way warranted. His Excellency the Governor (Lord Islington) will make his initial visit to Ellerslio to-day, and the A.R.C. grounds will be seen to full advantage, a fact which will bo extremely pleasing. The big line in to-day's programme is tho Great Northern Derby, in which tho Souhtcrn. crack, Danube, will try conclusion with the Auckland colt, King Soult. The fact that Danube has already placed a Derby to his account, while King Soult has yet to earn distinction over a mile and a-half, may ho said to placo Mr. wood's colt at an advantage. It can, however, be urged for King Soult that his winning effort in the concluding stage of the Summer Cup was satisfactory to a high degree, and points to tho son of Soult being qui as much at home over 12 furlongs as over two furlongs less than that distance. The Hon. J. D. Ormond's pair, rkdalo and Form by,' are still engaged, but tho lastnamed colt is not taken seriously. Goldfinder and Domino are expected to fulfil their engagement in the Derby, and altogether the Ellorslic bluo riband of 1911 is invested with much of a pleasurable character.

THE ACCEPTANCES. FERGUSON' HANDICAP of 125sovs. Six furlongs. St. lb. Ft. lb. Flying Soult ... 8 9 Yivaco 512 Maxwell ... ... 713 Bogey ... ... 612 A raw a ... ... 710 Sphinx ... ... 610 Aristos. ... ... 7 9 Tipua ... ... & 9 Captain Soult ... 7 4La Heina ... 6 0 Mary Ann ... 7 3 Wee Olga ... 6 9 Scotch 7 2 Strathrose ... 6 9 Elegance ... ... 7 1 NEW \ EAR HURDLES of 200sovn. Two miles. St. lb. St. 11). Contimianco ... 11 1 Bully 9 7 Hoanga ... ... 10 2 Tui Caltobau ... 9 5 Black Northern ... 10 1 Royal Day ... 9 0 Lady Patricia ... 910 \ THIRTY-SEVENTH GREAT NORTH ,DERBY of lOOOsovs. One milo and a-lialf. St. lb. Mr. W. S. Davidson's br o Goldtlnder, by -Sun FranDazzle ... ... 810 Hon. J. I). Ormond's br c Birkdale, by Birkenhead—Thame ... 8 10 Hon. J. 1). Ormond's b c Formby, by. Birkenhead— Gladisla " 8 10 Mr. (}. D. Greenwood's b c Danube, by Martian —Neva 8 10 Mr. W. C. Ring's b c Domino, by Freedom Modesty ... ... 810 Mr. Frank E. Ross's br c King Soult, by Sou it—Lady Musket 8 10 Mr. D. Moraghan's br o Master, Theory, by Soult—ltoinola ... ... ... 8 10 Mr. F. W. Arnold's b f Antoinette, by Soult —Miss Annie ... ... ... ... ... 8 7 COUNTY HANDICAP of 30Csovs Six furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Lady Medallist ... 9 5 Perle d'Or ... 7 2 Salute 9 3 Tanckaha 7 0 Antoinette ... 8 5 Inev ? 0 Formtiy 8 0 Countermine ... 612 Kakaina ... ... 713 Winning Tost ... 610 Hobune-atahi ... 7 12 Rallybeigh' ... 6 10 Miss Winnie ... 7 8 Lady Frances ... 6 8 AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP of 850sovs. One mile and a-half. St. lb. . st. lb. Bridge 9 OManapouri 7 4 Waimangu 8 12 l'aisano 7 3 Sedition . ... ... 8 4 Miss Mischief ... &13 . Birkdale ... ... 7 7 Sea Elf 610 Dazzling ... ... 7 7 Master Theory ... .6 7 MIDSUMMER HANDICAP of 250sovs. Five furlongs. ••••••*■ st, lb. . . 1 st. lb. Peirenc 9 6 Glad Tidings ... 610 Orton ... ' ... 9 1 Lady Gluten ... 610 Tranquil 7 3 MAIDEN HANDICAP of 125eovs. One mile and a-quarter. St. lb. St. lb. Regain 8.7 Monoplane ... 7 2 'First VVairiki ... 8 2 Scotch 7 0 Maxwell 7 12 Duma ... . — 6 13 Wenonah ... .... 7 11 Master Wairiki ... .6 13 ; Waiotahi 7 11 Erin 6 12 Lady Patricia ... 7 10 Royal Day ... 610 Epsom Laf>s ... 7 9 Blue Mountain ... 6 7 Michaelolt ... 7 5 GLASGOW HANDICAP of 200 sots. Seven furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Santa Rosa ... 8 5 Sir Artegal ... 710 Gipsy Belle ... 8 4 Tamainupo ... 7 5 Dazzling ... ... 8 3 Tanekaha 7 4 Tattoo 8 0 Erin ... ... 6 7 AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

The second day's programme of the Auckland Trotting Club's summer carnival was disposed, of on Saturday afternoon at Alexandra Park. The weather was perfect, and the attendance large, about 8000 being present. Mr. O. V. Mark (.secretary) conducted the gathering with his usual success, while flic various officials carried out their duties to the satisfaction of all. On the track the going was fast, while the racing was full of interest with the exception of the Maiden. Trot Handicap, which event was won easily in slow time. Of the six contestants, not 0110 proved equal to encompassing a mile in three minutes—a poor rate of■ progression—and surprise was expressed that no action was taken by the stewards. In. the seventh race (the Dominion. Trot) Haniapuku (A. Cameron) and Smuggler (W. Orange) were late to leave the saddling paddock for the course, whereupon the respective riders were each fined £5 for this breach of the rules.

Business was very brisk in the fotalisator houses, tho sum of £6320 being handled in 10-3 tickets, compared with £4272 10s on the corresponding day of 1900, an increase of £2047 10s, and making £15,928 10«. for the two days, against £10.216 10s last year, an increase of £3712. As oil the opening day, 34 bookmakers were licensed at £10 10s each,. returning £357, or £714 for the two days concluded) as against £483 in 1909.

Racing'opened with the Maiden, Trot, for which Lady Specialist was one of the hottest odds-on favourites possible. Assuming' control in the early stages, Lady Specialist was never trouble*!, winning; without an effort hi slow time. There were 10 starters for the Epsoin Trot, a three-mile event, and Scotia was installed a slightly better favourite than Lady Wilmington. Bert led for a little over half the journey, when Lady Wilmington took charge. Over the final stages Scotia put in. a big run, but made no impression on the leader, who won by a big margin, with Harry Mace third. Fourteen liliputinns lined up for the Christmas Handicap, for which lied Lupin was made favourite. Mighty Atom was early in the lead, eventually winning a fine race "from Blue Vale. All Xight, Maplewood, Baxter, and Woodbury were the only starters for the Summer Trotting Cup, and not only were they backed in that order, bat finished in that , order. Bight horses were produced for the Tramway Trot, for which Good Friday was made favourite. After Lord Victor had made the running for half the journey Madam Melba got in front, with Our George third. The trio ran close together for a furlong, when Lord Victor stumbled and fell with his pilot (A. Julian). Madam Melba then went 011 and won comfortably from Our George. The Ranfnrly Class Trot alt:acted seven of the fastest horses wing in Auckland, Royal Victor being more in request than Papanui, John. Harold, and Mies Wilson. A splendid race was won by Miss Wilson from John Harold, who broke nearing the post. Hie mile was disposed of in the fast lime of 2m. .19-3-58. Of the eight starters for the Dominion Handicap, Hamupuku was a strong favourite. After Miss Tuxle had led to the half-distance she made a bad break, and the favourite coming on won comfortably. The concluding event, the Hash Trot, brought out a field of 10, with St. Michael and Pasha best hacked. The latter, from the limit, was never headed, winning nicely. The following are the details of the racing:— MAIDEN* HANDICAP TROT (Harness) of 50sovs. One mile. Mr. ,T. T. Paul's h m Lady Specialist, 4yr«, by SpecialistVicforine, 9s. (J. T. Paul) ... 1 Mrs. A. Julian's b g Lord Victor, 3yrs, Bs. (A. Julian) ~ ... ••• 2 Mr. W. SI an dish's b g Rob G., aped, 9s. (Duncan) 3 Also started: Monotype, 7s. (J Baker): Lady Roberts, 93. (Millen); Merry Will, 12s. (A. Lowe). Lady Specialist was favourite. Merry Will led for a little over a furlong and a-lialf, when Lady Specialist took charge, and piloted tho way out of the straight, followed by Merry Will, Lord Victor, Lady Roberts, Bob 0., and Monotype. From this on there was not the semblance of a race. Lady Specialist winning, pulling up, by three lengths, in slow time from Lord Victor, a length behind whom came Bob G., followed by Lady .Roberts, Monotype, and Merry Will. Time, 3m. 4 1-53. EPSOM HANDICAP TOOT (Optional) of llSsovs. Three rules. Mr. F. James's b m Lady Wilmington, svrs, by Wilmington, 275. (S. Hamilton) ... ... 1 Mr. J. Molloy's b g Scotia, aged, scratch (Orange) 2 Mr. W. A.' Scott's b g Harry Mace, aged, 37.5. (Scott) .... " ... ' ... ... 3 Also started: Viscount, 10s. (Bowden); Turk, 13s. (F. Davis); Stranger, 15s. (Nicholson)-; Eureka, 18s. (Tristram); Little Paul, 26>. (Osborne); Lena IS., 375. (Austin); Bert, 425. (Hendriksen). Scotia was favourite. When Scotia, the scratch horse, left tho mark he was conceding close on two furlongs start to the limit horse, Bert. Passing the stand the Jirst time Bert showed the way to Harry Mace and Lady Wilmington, and when half tho Journey had

been encompassed he was still in the van, but, Lady Wilmington had taken second position, with Harry Mace, Lena G., Little Paul, Scotia, and Stranger next. Lady Wilmington headed Bert a furlong further on, and carried on tho running past tho stand the last, time, leading Harry Mace by a dozen lengths, and' then, followed Bert, Scotia, and Stranger. Half-a-inile from home Lady Wilmington had the race won, and, easily holding Scotia over the concluding stages, beat the latter by 80yds. Harry Mace was four lengths behind Scotia third, and then came Stranger, Viscount, Little Paul,, Lena G., Bert, and Eureka. The Turk pulled up in tho first lap. lime, /m. 42 3-ss.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP of lOOsov*. For ponies 14 hands 3in and under. About four furlongs and a-half. Mr. W. C. Ring's b g Mighty Atom, aged, by Freedom —Jewel, ftst- 121b (H. ray) ... 1 Mr H. Barr's cli ill Blue Vale, 3yrs, 7st Jib (R. W. Brown) .. „ ••• 2 Mr. S. Pitt's br g Red Lupin, 4yrs, 9st _ 31b (F. D. Jones) ••• 5 Also started: Arawa, 9st 21b (Wliittaker); Peg I'rydc, Cat 21 (0 Brown); Prophesied, 8?t, 91b {Conquest); Miss Stella, 7sfc 91b (R. L. Brown); Pairawnat.ii, 7sfc 71b (G. Stenning); Bartonella, 7st 311) (Morris); Jack Delaval, 7st 31b (Lindsay), Kuratau, 7st (Deeley); Madam Silk, 7st (O Shea), Mantellus, 7st (Stoekley); Lord Menschikoff, 6st 12lb (Foy).

Red Lupin was favourite. The 14 liliputiana were quickly and evenly despatched, the first to show out being Mighty Atom, Arawa, Miss Stella, and Red Lupin. Along the top Mighty Atom continued to lead tho way, while the field at this stage was half obscured by clouds of dust. Entering the straight Mighty Atom was still bowling along freely in front, and, holding , his own in the run to the post, won by two lengths from Blue Vale, a length after whom came Red Lupin, followed by Kuratau, Peggy Prydc, Prophesied, Arawa, Miss Stella, Seatoncila, Jack Delaval, Lord Menschikoff, Pairawaatu, Madam Silk, and Manfcollus. Time, 575.

SUMMER CUP HANDICAP TROT (Saddk) of

115sovs. Two miles. Mr. T. Barker's bile g All Night, aged, by Ha,. Ha—White Wings, lis. (Orange) 1 Mr. J. G. Lcckv's b g Maplewood, aged, scratch (R. Hall) 2 Mr. W. Standish's b g Baxter, aged, lis. (Paul) 3 Also started; Woodbury, 10s. (Patten).

All Night wan favourite. Baxter was in front for six furlongs, when Maple wood dashed through, and made the running passing the stand; the second time eight lengths in front of Baxter, with All Night third. Woodbury having pulled up. Along the hack All Night was running second, six lengths behind Maple-•; wood. Setting out resolutely after the leader,» All Night was within, striking distance at t.he turn for home, and reaching Maplewood 100 yds from the post came on and won by four lengths, tlio latter breaking badly. Baxter was another six lengths away third." Time, sin. ss. TRAMWAY HANDICAP TROT (Saddle) of lOGsovs. One mile Mr. C. Nicholson's br in Madam Melba, aged, by —unknown, scratch (J. Nicholson) 1 Mr. F. Sutherland's eh £ Our George, 4yrs, 6s. (West) ... ... ... - 2 Mr. 11. S. C. Oanham's cr g Bert, aged, 10s. (Hcndrißsen) •. . ... ... ■ ••• ••• ••• 3 Also started: Good Friday, ss. (Brain); Miss Tuxie, 6s. (Austin); Elsie's Child, 6s. (Butler); Lord Victor,.lis. (A. Julian). Good Friday was favourite. Lord Victor was in the van for half a mile, when Madam Melba put in her claim. At- the dip Madam Melba was a length in front of Lord Victor and Our George. Half-way across the top stretch, with tho pace full on, Lord Victor fell and rolled over his rider. Madam Melba then came on and won by 10 lengths from Our Gcorgo, six lengths after whom finished Bert, followed by Miss Tuxie, Good Friday, and Elsie's Child. Time, 2m. 29 2-ss. RANFURLY CLASS TROT HANDICAP (Harness) ■ of lOOsovs. One mile. Mr. J. 11. Lloyd's b m Miss Wilson, aged, by _ King George—O'Brien's mare, scratch (West) 1 rattan Downs Stock Farm's b g John Harold, aged, 6s. (Mabee) ... ... ••• ••• ... 2 Mr, W. Orange's br g Royal Victor, aged, scratch (Orange) ... ... ... ••• ... 3 Also started : Floranz, 2«. (Hamilton); Papanui, 2s. (Hendriksen); CUvalier, 4s. (C. Baker); Sweet Patch, 5s (Petti Royal Victor was favourite. Floranz and Sweet Patch refused to leave tho mark, and John. Harold piloted the Held through the straight 10 lengths in advance of Royal Victor, with Miss Wilson, Paoanui, and Cavalier next. The same order was maintained along the ' ba-'.i:, hut three furlongs from home Mips Wilson dashed up second, and challenged the loader. In the straight a big struggle ensued between John Harold and Miss Wilson, but the former, breaking badly 100 yds from the post. allowed Miss Wilson to secure a three lengths' victory, with Royal Victor another length away, third. Then came Papanui and Cavj tier. Time, 2m. 19 3-ss. DOMINION HANDICAP TROT (Saddle) of lOOsovs. Ono mile. Mr*. -A. T. Lake's b' Hamapultu, 6.vrs, byViking—unknown, lis. (Cameron) ... 1 Mr. C. Nicholson's b m Madam Melba, aged, 95., including 4s. penalty (J. Nicholson) ... 2 Mr. J. Ware's b g Huon Leal, aged, 16s. (Scott) — 5 Also started: Itobex. 9s. (J. Paul): Taihoa, lis. (Brain): Smuggler. 15s. (Orange): Autocrat, 16s. (S.mdall); Miss Tuxie. 19s. (Austin). Hamapuku was favourite. The limit mare Miss Tuxie was in front for over seven furlongs, but inside the distance Hamapului, Huon Leal, and Madam Melba challenged. Approaching the stand Miss Tuxie made a bad fault, end this allowed Hamapuku. to wrest the lead and win easily, pulling up by four lengths from the fast-finishing Madam Melba. a length after whom finished Huon Leal. Miss Tuxie was fourth, and then in the order cam© Autocrat. Robex, Taihoa, and Smuggler. Time, 2m. 32 l-ss. DASH TROT HANDICAP (Harness) of lOOsovs. One mile. Mr. ,T. Fitzgerald's b h General .7oul>ert. 4yrs, by Commander Bloom, 9s. (Butler) ... 1 Mr. K. Keen's br ill Phyllistina, aged, 3s. (Robertson) - 2 Mr. F. Martin's gr c Lord Specialist,' 3yrs, ss. (Martin) 3 Also started: Bel lie Gray, scratch (Lowe); Alt. McKinner. Is. (Duncan); Count, 4s. (Scott); St. Michael.'ss. (Hamilton); Ballot, 6s. (Gladding); Wild Nell, 7s. (Tristram); Pasha, 7s. (Butler), St. Michael was favourite.

Pasha dwelt on the mark and took no part in the race.. Taking 'advantage of his start., General Joubert set out to make every post a winning' one, and although he broke once, had no diitienlty in winning' comfortably by four lengths from Phvllistina, who beat Lord Specialist by 10 lengths for second place. Ballot was fourth, and then came Count. Alf. McKinney, Belle Gray, St. Michael, and WiM Sell. Time, 2m. 325.

HANDICAPS FOR THIRD DAY. ; The following handicaps have been declared for the. third day's racing, which takes place on Saturday next:— TRIAL HANDICAP, one mile and a-half.— Pasha scratch, Miss Tuxio 25., Copper King 45., Lady Specialist 45., Sylvia Park 95., Peary IDs., Huia Belle 10b., Buzainite 125., Lady Roberts 135.,' Merry Kate 135., Dimboola 13 s., Bronze Bell 135., Bob G. 135., Black Gin 155., Merry Will 18s. WARD HANDICAP, one mil© and a-lialf.— Floranz scratch, Hamapuku 35., John Harold 65., Phyllistina 75., 80110 Gray 75., Alf. McKinney 95., General Joubert 95., Orlando 10s., Kini 12s.', Lady Wilmington 125., Waitekauri "L3s., lago 135., Mali Honey 153., Autocrat 165., Harold Abdalluli 18s., Wild Nell 195., Bert'2ss. NEW YEAR HANDICAP, six furlongs and ahalf.—Red Lupin 9.3, Peggy Prydo 8.13, Arawa 8.11, Mistime 8.9. Prophesied 8.6, Hamadryad 8.0, Eraiilein 7.12, Blue Vale . 7.6, Miss Stella 7.3, I'airawaatu 7.2, Seatonclla 7.1, Sea Slave 7.0, Manure re 7.0, Oaedmon 7.0, Kuratau 7.0, Jack Delaval 7.0, Blackbird 6.9, Lord Menschikolf 6.9, Maiki 6.9. Madam Silk 6.9. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, two Papanui scratch, Cavalier 65., Lady Love lis., Rawene lis., Baxter 1.'15., Lady Vark 155., Waitekauri 17s. ASSOCIATION HANDICAP, two miles and ahalf.—King George scratch, All Night 55., Vigorous 65., Viscount Bs., Lady Love 10s., Kirikiriroa 105.,' Tableau 125., Stranger 125., Lady Wilmington 155., Turk 155., Syren 155., Tlaldane 175., Royal Albert 215., Autocrat 225., Littlo Paul 255., D'Eaglesfleld 25a., Lena G. 255. - PARK HANDICAP, one mile and a-lialf.—Phyl-listina scratch, Alf. McKinney 25., General Joubeifc 25., Smuggler 45., Kini 55., Count 65., Lord Specialist 75., Receiver 95., Miss Bell Boy 10s., Wild Nell 125., Sylvie 18s., Bert 195., Auckland Girl 19a., Speciality 225., Bnzainito 225., Ilena 225., Miss Salisbury 225., Captain Bell 225., Mikado 225. ONSLOW'CLASS HANDICAP, one mile.— Bell scratch, Misa Wilson Is., Royal Victor 35., Floranz 65., Papanui 75., Sweet Patch 95., John Harold 95., Il.unapuku 95., Phyllistina 10s., Madam M<slba lis.. General Joubert 125., Alf. McKinney 12a. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, ono mile.-Maple-wood scratch, Hamspulcu 7s_, Madam Melba 95., Robex 95., Woodbury 10s., Belle Gray 10s., Orlando 125., Taiho<i 125., Smuggler lift., Waitekauri lis., lago Ms., Eureka 145., St. Michael 155., Autocrat 16r., Jui«lo 165., Rosic Wilkes 16b., Huon Leal 175., Pasha 17a.. Lady Wilheliriina 175., Gray W. 18s., Nelson 195., Good Friday 195., Wallace Wood 195., Annoyed 135., Our George 19s. Acceptances close on Thursday, at nino p.m.

Dillon 8011, the crack three-year-old trotting horse, was brought up from Chris (church ycslordar by the. East Coast steamer, and is quartered at the Royal Oak Stables, Oiwhunga. Dillon Bell next Saturday will make an. attempt at Alexandra Dark to lift the 250sovs offered by the Auckland Trotting Club for any stallion or mare capable of trotting 4m. 31s. or better for two miles.

When Kopu fell in the Auckland Cup bis rider (T. O'Brien) sustained' more serious injury than was revealed at the time. As be was suffering severely with his shoulder, O'Brien underwent an X rays examination, and this proved that" the horseman,'« shoulder was broken. It will be gome weeks bofora ho will again bo seen in tho saddle.

A peculiar mishap befel the Auckland Cup winner, Waimangn, yesterday morning while being walked, the son of Soult picking up a portion of the blade of a broken raaor. The piece of steel became firmly embedded in one of I*i-i hind heels, from which it was extracted with difficulty. The wound was attended to and dressed immediately, and it is expected that Waimangu will be able to take his place in the A.B.C. Handicap field this afternoon.

The life disqualification passed upon Norman Cunningham by the Avondale Jockey Club ha* been removed by the Racing Conference Appeal Court. . "•* : ;

The Southern horses Sir Prize and St. Touey, which competed unsuccessfully in the Auckland Cup and Kail way Handicap, left on their return ■home yesterday" by the Rarawa.

General Joubert. winner last Saturday of the Dash Trot, and Elsie's Child left for New Plymouth by the Rarawa yesterday.

The standard bred trotting stallion C.T.F (by General TraceyFlora) is advertised for sals by Mr. Arch. Wallace. G.T.F. won seven races out of 11 starts.

Mr. W. Dav. - »ou advertises bloodstock for sals, amongst whit'.. \ brown colt by Soulb—Lyddite.