RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1202, 15 March 1895, Page 25

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

WANGANUI AUTUMN MEETING. Wanganui, March 7. The weather for the opening day of the Wanganui Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting was all that could be desired, and the attendance was also good. Some of the finishes were good, and the sport on the whole was interesting-. Crawford’s starting machine was used successfully.

Results:— First Handicap Hurdle Race, of 100

so vs. About two miles and a distance. 140 Mr 1., Freeth’s ch h Revolt, syrs, by Treason Mischief, lOst 51b (Arnott) 1 79 Auroa, 9st 121 b (Walls) 2 67 Bonovoree, 9st lib (Anderson) 3 Also started—l 39 Strephon, lOst 61b. Strephon was in the lead most of the way but collapsed near the bottom of the straight. At the last hurdle Revolt was about half a length in front of Auroa, with Bonovoree close up. An interestingfinish resulted, Revolt winning by a length, half a length separating second and third. Bonovoree struck the last hurdle heavily. Time, 4min llsec. Dividend, <£4. Handicap Hack Hurdle Race, of 40 sovs. About one mile and a half. 228 Mr W. 11. Keith’s b g Dart, by Gipsy King, list 71b ... (Higgins) 1 98 Nat, 9st 131 b ... ... (Powell) 2 These were the. only starters. Won easily by a length. Time, 3min lsec. Dividend, .£1 ss. Wanganui Cup, .of 500 sovs ; second, 75 sovs, and third, 25 sovs from the stakes. One mile and three-quarters. 1016 Mr M. Hobbs’ b m Lady Zetland, aged, by Perkin Warbeckll.—For-get-me-not, Bst 31b ... (Derrett) 1 260 Mr U. Marumaru’s b h Rangipuhi, aged, Bst ... (White) 2 231 MrCalthrop’s blkli Monte Carlo, syrs, 7st6lb ... ... (Jenkins) 3

Also started —352 Dreamland, 7st 81b (Whittaker), and 148 Ben Godfrey, 7st 41b (Creamer). From a splendid start, by the aid of Crawford’s starting machine, Lady Zetland was the first to show out prominently, but once in his stride Monte Carlo went to the front with Lady Zetland at his girths, Ben Godfrey third and Rangipuhi and Dreamland close together. Passing the stand Monte Carlo was still followed closely by Lady Zetland, Dreamland, Ben Godfrey, and Rangipuhi, who had dropped back last. At the three-quarter-mile post Dreamland went up to Monte Carlo, and a,t about a mile and a quarter she was in front, the pair haying placed a large gap between themselves and the other three. Before, the quarter-mile post was reached Dreamland had shot her bolt, and then Rangipuhi, who had come with a great rattle, joined issue with Hobbs’mare. Before they turned into the straight it was seen that the issue lay between Lady Zetland and Rangipuhi. The latter once got his head in front, but it was only momentarily, for Derrett, on the inside, sat down on the mare, White also vigorously riding Rangipuhi. Inside the distance post the pair were locked together, and so they raced up the straight, the verdict being in doubt until the winning post was reached, when Lady Zetland was landed a winner by a head, amidst enthusiastic cheering. Monte Carlo was about four lengths off, then came j Dreamland, and Ben Godfrey last. Time, 3min 9sec. Dividend, £1 15s. The winner was heartily cheered on returning to scale, and so also was Rangipuhi.

Wanganui Two-year-old Stakes, of 150 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 10 sovs each for starters. Six furlongs. Colts, Bst 71b; fillies and geldings, Bst 31b. 344 Mr G-. G. Stead’s b c Bloodshot, by Maxim—lris, Bst 121 b... (Derrefc) 1 117 Sir G. H. Clifford’s b f Safeguard, Bst 31b" ... ... ... (Mathews) 2 86 Mr G. Wright’s Forma, Bst 31b (Gallagher) 3 40 Heavenly Twin also started. The race was merely an exercise canter for the winner. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. Dividend, £1 10s. Hack Each, of 40 sovs. One mile and a distance. 180 Mr J. Handon’s g g Flying Shot, Gyrs, Sst 101 b (Higgins) 1 199 Ascot Yale, Bst 51b ... (Cox) 2 102 Dummy (White) 3 56 Kai-Iwi Lady, 76 Strayshot, 60 Seabreeze, 131 Umslopogaas, 179 Aughadowey, 45 Thunderbolt, 30 Nile, 42 Tarpara, 51 Hautonga and Emerald (coupled), 19 Sedgebroolc, 11 Tomboy 'and 12 Shamrock also started, Won easily by a couple of

lengths. Time, 2min 1 4-ssec. Dividend, £5 19s. Ladies’ Bracelet, two miles. 212 Mrs liawea . Utiku’s Tuhiwai, 4yrs, by Ascot—Mystery Girl, list 121 b (Mr J. Bull) 1 65 Mrs H. Meh alley’s b g Pembroke, 6yrs, 12st 31b (Mr W. G. Nicholson) 2 These were the only starters. Won very easily. Time, lmin 58 3-ssec. Dividend, £1 3s. Flying Handicap, of 100 sovs. Threequarters of a mile. 48 Mr J. George’s blk m Prioress, 6yrs, by Puriri Voltarina, 7st 71b (George) 1 32 Mr Tancred’s c g King’s Bowman, 100 Mr F. McManimen’s b h St.

Clements, 9st 71b ... (Smith) 3 Also started—4l The Dancer, 9st 91b; 146 Irish Twist, Bst 101 b; 68 Cheque, 7st 81b; 149 Stepfeldt, 7st 71b; 124 Orion, 7st 21b. From an even start St. Clements was first to show in front. Rounding the bend Prioress put in her claim, and at the turn into the straight had taken first place, and coming on full of running landed the stake by a clear length from King’s Bowman, with St. Clements a length away third. Time, lmin 16sec. Dividend, £l3 ss. . A ..

Wanganui, March 8. There was again good weather and an. excellent attendance for the second day of the Wanganui Meeting. There were close finishes but the fields were moderate. Crawford’s machine was again used successfully in starting. During the afternoon a W ellington bookmaker was turned off the course for " tote’* betting. Harrison Memorial Stakes Handicap,

of 80 sovs. Six furlongs. 1i49 Mr Tancred’s eh g King’s Bowman, 3yrs, by Forester—Princess Royal, 7st 101 b (Ayres) 1 203 The Dancer, 9sfc 31b... (Gallagher) 2 132 Prioress, 7st 111 b ... (E. George) 3 Also started—l 34 St. Clements, 45 Stepfeldt and 54 Orion. Prioress delayed the start some time, and after The Dancer and Stepfeldt had broken through the tapes, Mr George’s mare got away with a flying start, and carried on the running until it was taken by King’s Bowman before he reached the quarter-mile post; and staving off: a great run by The Dancer in the straight, King’s Bowman won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec. Dividend, £4< 11s. Second Handicap Hurdle Race, of

100 sovs. 130 K. Waitere’s ch m Rangipai, 6yrs, by Sou’wester—May King mare, 9st 101 b... ... ... (J. McTaggart) 1 186 Auroa, 9st 121 b ... (G. Walls) 2 137 Bonovoree, 9st ... (G. Laing) 3 These were the only starters. Rangipai went to the front at the back of the course, and going on, full of running, won very comfortably by four lengths. Time, 3min 55 2-5 sec. Dividend, £3. Wanganui Stakes Handicap, of 150 sovs.

One mile and a half. 367 Mr M. Hobbs’ Lady Zetland, aged, by Perkin Warbeck ll.—Forget-me-not, 9st 41b ... (Derrett) 1 159 Mr J. Maher’s b m Dreamland, aged, 7stslb ... ... (Whittaker) 2 343 Mr U. Marumaru’s b h Eangipuhi, aged, Bst 111 b ... (White) 3 Also started—9B Monte Carlo (Jenkins), 104 Ben Godfrey (Creamer). Lady Zetland shot to the front when the tapes were released, but passing the stand Dreamland, had a slight lead with Ben Godfrey close alongside, then Lady Zetland, Monte Carlo and Eangipuhi last. At the back of the course Lady Zetland had again gone to the front, closely attended by Ben Godfrey, Monte Carlo third, Dreamland fourth and Eangipuhi bringing up the rear. Entering the straight all were hard at it, Dreamland leading. Derrett, though he had to bring Lady Zetland on the outside, managed by dint of characteristic and vigorous horsemanship to land Mr Hobbs’ mare the winner of an exciting race by a neck, with two and a half lengths between second and third, Monte Carlo fourth. Time, 2min 41sec. Dividend, £2 12s. Nursery Handicap, of 80 sovs j five furlongs. 50 Mr W. Wilson’s Ben Varry, by Vanguard Caller Herrin

(Kingan) 1 61 Ngaturere, 6st 101 b ... (Jenkins) 2 189 Heavenly Twin, Bst 71b (Collelo) 3 Also started—26 First Eesult, 7st. Won all the way. Time, lmin 4 3-ssec. Dividend, £5 17s. Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs. One mile. 372 Mr Tancred’s ch g King’s Bowman, 3yrs, Bst 91b (Derrett) 1 211 Mr Fergus’ b g Cheque, 9st 101 b (McTaggart) 2 98 Mr Calthrop’s b g Cyrus, 9st 31b (McCormack) 3 60 Johnny Faa, lOst 31b, also ran, but got all the worst of the start through swerving when the tapes flew up. King’s Bowman, who was first off the mark, won comfortably by a couple of lengths. Time, lmin 46 3-5 sec. Dividend, ,£1 15s. Autumn Handicap, of 80 sovs. One mile. 249 Mr J. Maher’s b m Dreamland, aged, by Cadogan—Siesta, Bst( Whittaker) 1 142 Prioress, 7st 121 b ... (Gallagher) 2 These were the only starters. Won easily. Time, lmin 45sec. Dividend, .£1 12s. The Second Handicap Hack . Eace, three-quarters of a mile, was won by Gold Cup, Dummy second, and Seabreeze third Flying Shot, Ascot Vale, TJinslopogaas! Aughadowey, Nile, Sedgebrook, Hautono-a Omega, Antrim and Tomboy also started’ Dividend, <£6 17s. For the Consolation Eace Ben Godfrey had a walk over. J The following are the stakes won at the meeting by the various owners: M Hobbs, <£593 10s; G. G. Stead, <£ls2 ; P F. Tancred, JSIIB 15s ; J. George, .£9O 5s ; J Maher, <£Bs 10s ; I. Freeth, £SO 15s : K. Waitero, £BO 15s j U, Marumaru, £7l 5s

W. Wilson, <£6l 15s; Mrs A. Utilm, bracelet valued at <£so ; Sir G. H. Clifford, It. Kingan, W. H. Keith and J. Handon, £2B 10s each; F. Tilley, ,£23 15s; E. Caltbrop, <£23 15s; J. B. Williamson, <£l9; D. Campion, £l4 5s ; W. R. Tuck, 11. O. Clark, T. Fergus, L. D. Nathan, £9 10s each ; J. Wilson, £1 15s.

WINNERS OF THE WANGANUI CUP Fear. Horse. Wght. Time. 1880 Betrayer st lb 7 10 m. s. 4 13 1881 Sir George 6 10 4 in* 1882 Hailstorm 7 8 4 13* 1883 King Quail 8 5 4 12* 1884 The Poet 7 12 4 12* 1885 Speculation 7 8 4 17 1-5 1886 Tetford 7 9 3 57 1-5 1887 Silence 7 7 3 38 1888 Dudu 6 8 3 8* 1889 Lady Norah 7 12 3 7 1890 Ditdu 9 2 3 9 1891 Dudu 8 12 3 8 1892 Crown Jewel 6 12 3 6 .893 St. Katherine 7 11 3 5 1894 Liberator 8 9 3 6 2-5 L895 Lady Zetland 8 3 3 9