SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14854, 4 December 1911, Page 10

SPORTING.

THE TAKABUNA MEETING. A SENSATIONAL AFTERNOON. TWELVE HORSES FALL. - A HALT CALLED. .— ; Racegoers rolled up in strong force on Saturday, despite the weather conditions, to view the second and concluding day's racing Of the Taknpuna Jockey Club's Spring Meeting. The showers of the morning turned to heavy rain in the afternoon, mak- j ing ifc decidedly unpleasant for tho specta- j tors, while the race track became sloppy, j and unfit to race upon. Only four races | were decided, when a halt was called, but j those present were treated to a sorios of j thrills such as have seldom been experienced J on any racecourse. Proceedings opened with tho running of j the Kawau Hurdles, in which race Bon Cyr slipped while galloping on the flat, and fell. The Stanley Handicap passed without incident, but the Spring Handicap was responsible for a quartette of the starters coming to grief. Half-a-dozen horses were running almost in line behind Wee Olga, : going out of the-straight, when Sphinx (A j Whittaker) fell, bringing down Miss Livonia | (J. O'Sheu), and Maheno (M. Ryan), while \ a few yards further the favourite, Master Jack (J. Conquest), fell as the result of the . mix-up, and nearly brought down Sir Artegal. Sphinx skidded, and was dragged along for close on a chain, while her rider received a severe knocking about, and had to ,bo j carried to the casualty-room. M. Ryan was | badly shaken, but J. Conquest and J. Stock- j ley each got off with a shaking and some - bruises. Tho Vauxhall Handicap was even I more sensational, for six of the It starters fell in tho race, and one came clown in a collision after passing the post. Avalon (J. j Stockley) was first to fall, coming to grief at ; t!u turn going out of tho straight. The ; fillv fell on top of her little pilot, and slid j ! along for some distance with the lad under- j 1 neath. Tli© onlookers were shocked at tho \ ! sight, but to their relief Avalon eventually j I rolled over, and Stockley got up little the . ! worse for his experience. Lenella (E. Wil- j 1 son) next fell, and shortly after Cloudy \ Dawn (B. Oliver), .Miss Ada (A. J. Mc- ! , Flynn), Miss Jewel (Hall), and Rutter (0. j \ Brown) fell at. intervals. Miss Jewel came j j down on the back stretch, and as Hall was I rising he was knocked down by Rutter, who j ■ also toppled over. C. Brown, who at first i appeared to have got the worst of it, quickly rose to his feet, and went to little Hall's (an apprentice) assistance, and carried him off I the track, from whence he was removed in | the ambulance. Mr. E. W. Alison (president) and the stewards of the club met. immediately after the race, and decided that the remainder of tho programme must be postponed, a course that was on all sides appreciated, and approved of For the four races decided £7471 was invested on the machines, against £4694- for ! tho same number of races on the second day j I of last year, when, however, the bookmakers, j j were trasacting business. The following are | tho details of tho racing: — j KAWAU HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of lOOsots. j Over seven flights of hurdles. Ono mile and 1 three-quarters. • Mr. L. Harris's h g Presently, 6vrs, by BirkenJ head—Taihoa, 9stJ.olb (A. Julian) ... » ... 1 ! Mr*.. H. 'Weal's ' dig Blue Mountain, aged, : 9st 91b (McKtnnon) ' ... ... ..." ... 2 • Mr. T. Stantlev's b g Master William, aged, j 9.=t 61b (Hickton) ... ... ... ... ... 3 i Also started: Don Quex. list. 1311) (McFlynn); . Ron Cyr, 9st (W. Ross); Lloyds, 9st (X Pinker); | • Kaiaia, 9st (PerciyaJ); Mildura, 9st (Cowan). Presently wag favourite. ..-. i Bon Cyr led, over the first tour fences, followed by Don Quex. At the fifth obstacle Presently I dashed up to Bon Cyr, who a, few chains further ; slipped on the flat and came down. Presently I was first over the sixth hurdle near the half-mile ! pout, with Master William and Blue Mountain hying next. Blue Mountain made his effort round- | ing the top, and when the last obstacle was ! reached was only a length behind Presently, who I jravo his supporters some anxiety when t Jumping I through the gap. In the run to the post Presently. ! held Blue Mountain safe - and won *by & couple I of lengths, with Master William half-a-length away : third. Then canio Lloyd*. Mildura, Don Quex, land Kaiaia, Time, 3m. 255.. " ?y*> ■; I STANLEY HANDICAP of ICOsovs. Four furlongs. , Mr. VV. C. Ring's br g Mighty Atom, aged, by ' Freedom—l, Bst 41b (A. Whittaker) ... 1 i Mr. J. E. Newton's br m Miss Jewel, 4yrs, 7st (Stockley) ... 2 I Mr. D. MeKinnon's ch m TJrukebu, 4yrs, j 7st 121b (B. Oliver) ... ... 3 ! Also started: Malting*. Bst 71b (Buchanan); | Lady Dot, Bst lib (Conquest); Elegance, 7st 61b (C. Brown) Glad Tiding*. 7rt 51b (O'Shea); Muskewai, 7st 61b (Deeley); Echo, 7st (Morris); Gibj son Girl, 7st 111b (Jennings). j Mighty Atom was favourite. The favourite dashed Away quickly from an unI even start, followed by Echo and Glad Tidings. i Making every post, a winning one, Mighty Atom i was never headed, passing the judge's-box ,'a. j length in front of Miss Jewel, halfa-length after I whom came Urukehu, followed by Echo, Marling*., 1 Musfcewal, Elegance, Glad Tidings, Gibson Girl, and Lady Dot. Time, 52 2-s*. SPRING HANDICAP of 150sovs. One mile.' i Mr. J. Mulr's br g Blue Garment, aged, by Bluelight—Seamstress, 6st"9lb (G. Kenning)... 1 Mr. T. J. B. Stewart's br m Wee Olga, 4yrs, 7st 131b (Buchanan) 2 , Mr. T. A. Williams's eh g Sir Artegal, 6yrs, , | 9st (C. Brown) .. ... ... ~.. ... 3 j I Also started: Captain Soult, Bst 81b (Deeley); ! Maheno, Bst 21b (M. Ryan); Sphinx, 7st 131b : .'(Whtttftker); Zinnia, 7st 121b (Morris) Master i Jack, 7st 71b (Conquest); Miss Livonia, 7st 31b i (O'Shea); Caedmon, 6st 12\b (Stockley). Blue Gar- ; I ment claimed apprentice's allowance. j Master Jack was favourite. Wee Olga quickly took control, and passing the i stand held an advantage of three lengths. At the turn going out of i tho straight Wee Olga was clear of Sphinx, Sir Artegal, Maiter Jock, Miss Livonia, Maheno, and Blue Garment, which lot were almost in line, and then came 'Caedmon, 'Captain Soult, and Zinnia. Sphinx here got into difficulties and fell, bringing down Miss Livonia, and then Maheno, while a few lengths further on Master Jack also fell. Rounding the bottom bend Blue Garment headed Wee Olga, and at the four-furlong post was six lengths in front of Sir Artegal, with Wee Olga and Oaedmon next. Crossing the top stretch Blue. Garment was bowling j along freely in front, 'and, although challenged i in the straight by Wee Olga, won by a couple of lengths from the latter, with Sir Artegal a neck ; i further away third. Oaedmon was fourth, Zinni* fifth, and Captain Soult sixth. Time, Ira. 48s. j VAUXHALL HANDICAP of lOObovb. Seven fur- ; longs Mr. R. H. Dudcr's rn m La Reina, syrs, by : Soult—Queen Ann, 7st 121b (Perclval) ... 1 Mr. E. W. Alison's ch m Tiresome, 4yrs, Bst 21b (Conquest) ............. 2 Mr. J. E. MoGee's ch g Mauinina, syrs, 7st 71b (O'Shea) .;..,«•... 3 Also started: Miss Ada, Bst 81b (McFlynn); Master Lone, 7et 101b (Morris); Cloudy Dawn, 78t 71b (B. Oliver); Maltura, 7st 71b (Deeley); Avalon, 7st 71b (Stockley); Rutter, 7«t 71b (0. -Brown); Miss Jewel, 7st 21b (Hall); Hesperian, 7st 71b (R. E. Brown): Maria Reglna, 7st 71b (Satman); Belle Crispin, 7st 71b (J. Brady); Lenella, 7st 71b (E. Wilson). Miss Jewel claimed apprentice's allowonce. ' ' Rutter was favourite. • The start was delayed through a torrential downpour, and when the 14 contestants wore despatched another heavy lot of rain began to fall, while tho track was exceptionally treacherous. Mauinma was quiokly out in front, and showed the way past the stand, followed by Cloudy Dawn,, Tiresome, Maria Regina, Belle Crispin, and Miss-Jewell. At the scene 'of the mishap in tho previous race, the turn going out of the straight, Avalon slipped, fell, and skidded along on her back for some yards, with her rider (Stockley) underneath. Lenella then came to grief, while a few chains further on Cloudy Dawn slipped and fell, followed by Miss Ada, Mauinina continued to show the way along the back, where Miss Jewel lost her feet and came down, bringing Rutter with her. Racing across the top Mauinina held a strong lead over Tiresome, Maria Regina, and La. Reina, and was first to round for home. In the straight La Reina challenged determinedly, and, staying it out well, won by half-a-length from Tiresome, with Mauinina a length and a-half behind the latter third. Makura was fourth, followed by Maria Regina, Belle Crispin, Hesperian, and Master Lane. Time, lm. 355. After passing the judge'a-box Master Lane crashed into Cloudy Dawn, who Was returning to the paddock, and both animals came down heavily. E. Morris, rider of Master Lane, was much shaken, but got off luckily without serious injury. \ _ ' '■~."'.'"'''", '-"' \, '■ ■ , The date on which,the meeting will bo resumed has not vet been decided upon. ■ It is understood that the* stewards will meet to-day, when something definite may bo anticipated. BRISBANE SUMMER CUP*' By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright. (Received December 3, 5.5 p.m.) ! :'.' ' .~, ",' 1 Sydnet, December 2,' - The following was the result of the Brisbane Summer Cup :—Bright Laddie 1, Batohelor of Art* 2, Loch Flavus 3. Fifteen horses started. Bright : Laddie won bv two lengths, half-a-length separating the second and third horses. Time, 3m. Ms. . A" " ' ■'- ' ■ '""",", <

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. •"-.-,.'•; I CONCLUDING .DAY. [BX lELZGHAPh!—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] "''.■■■'.■ '■■..' '. * Dr/KEDiir, Saturday. ' The Forbury Park Trotting Club's Spring Meet- : Ing was concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a '~splendid attendance." The amount put j through the totalisator was £13,242, making a total -of. £24,096 10s for the two. days, on increase of about £10,000 over , last year. The results are as follow:—" < SECOND AMATEUS HANDICAP of 50sovs one , mila and a-hal*.— Bawn, 65., 1; Wild Loo, Bs., 2; George J. 10s., 3. Also started: Royal . Rothschild, scratch; Brighton, As.; Silvia, 65.; Naroh, 75.; Black Pet, Br. ; Petruchio, 95.; P»rtilla, 10s.; Faustina, 10s. Won by a length, j Time, 3m. 555. " , ADVANCE HANDICAP of lOOsovs, one mile and a-half.—Arbiter, 10s., 1; Reuben, 10s., 2; Betty Martin, 9a., 3. Also started: Isabella, scratch; j Blocmfontcin, 25.; Ma D., 35.; Lady Baron, 45,; i Arundel, 75.; Asbestol, Bs.: Queen H.. ti».; The . ; "Whip, Bs.; Dummy, Bs. Won (by three lengths. ' ! Time, 3m. 45 2-ss. ! FORBURY CUP of 210sovs, two miles.— j 1 strom, 95., 1; Curfew Bell, 75., 2 ; Sparkling Kola, ; ; 4»., 3. Also started : Dick Fly, scratch ; Ravens- I j child, 35.; Walnut, 55.; Bernio L., 128. Won I ( jby a neck. Time, 4m. 49 3-ss. SUBURBAN HANDICAP of lOOsovs, one mile | and n-half.-Lucy Dillon, 65., 1; Black Link. 135., i j2; Floradel, 13*., 3. Also started: Welcome • l Jack, scratch ; Franzalena, scratch; Pearlwood, 6s. ; Lady Wood, 65.; Operator, 65.; Trugela, lis.; Tuhiringi, 13s. Won by 20 lengths. Time, ST. CLAIR HANDICAP of 120sovs, two miles.- I Treasure Seeker, 10s., 1; Bamboo, 10»., 2; Little ■ ! George, scratch, 3. Also started: Master Patcher, ! 75.; Gladys M., 10s.; Urgent, 12*.; Bermahnc, ! 12s. Won by nearly a length. . Time, sm. 1 ELECTRIC HANDICAP of 125sovs, one mile and ; a-quartor.-Sparkling Kola (45.) and Truth (55.), I dead.heat, 1; Onward, 75., 3. Also started :• Dick j i Fly, scratch; Maggie D.; Motorist, Bs. Spark- ■ ling Kola just got. up in time to mate a deadi heat. Onward was eight lengths away, third. ; : Times: Sparkling Kola, 2m. 54 2-55.; Truth, 2m. j i 55 2-ss. ' ; VICTORIA HANDICAP of 235f0v», two miles — J Benmore, lis., 1; Gladsome, scratch, 2; Bamboo, j j 45., 3. Also started: Waikakau, scratch: Bsmg, ; Is.; Violet M., 65.; Monsoon, 75.; Dairymaid, i : 13s ; Joe L., 155.; Major Taylor, 165.; Blythe Lad, 175.; Heriot, 18s.; Pitch Dark, 18s. Won jby three lengths, casing up. Time, sm. 9s. RECOVERY HANDICAP of HOsovs, one mile— i ! lola, 45., 1; Millwood, 3«»., 2; Wild Arab, 75., 3 ! Also started: Curfew Bell, scratch; Walnut, | ; scratch; Truth. Is.; First Pet, 3s. Won by a j ' length. A protest was lodged against the win- . i ner on the ground of interference with Mill- ; ' wood, but was dismissed. , Time, 2m. 20 2-ss. i