TROTTING.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1262, 7 May 1896, Page 25

TROTTING.

WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. Tho Wellington Trotting Club was favoured with beautiful weather for tho first day of its Autumn Meeting at Miramar on April 29. The track was very heavy by roason of tho previous night's rain, consequently tho time in all tho events was slow. The attendauco was not largo at tho commencement of tho proceedings, but later on there must have been about GO) people presont. Speculation on tho machine, which was in charge of Mr F. N. Jones, was not brisk, there being only a solitary investor on the first event, and he, not being on tho winner, had tho consolation of receiving back 18s. The sum of JCS3S was put through the machine. Tho chief event, the Wellington Trotting Club Handicap was a moral for Alice, who won as she liked. A protest was entered against Blusnose, tho first horse in the Ponv Handicap (harness), by the owner of I'eanty. on tho ground that Mr Taiawliio to Tau had taken part in an unregistered meeting. The protest was upheld, and tho race awarded to Mr Mason's Beauty. The duties of tho officials were carried out in r. highly satisfactory manner, and although the fourth event was got off nearly an hour behind the advertised time, in consequence o: the delay caused by the protest, tho remainder wore started with such punctuality tha' the last event was only fifteen minutes late Mr J. A. Council, the obliging secretary, per formed the duties of starter also, and gave much satisfaction. Maiden Handicap (saddle), of 20 sovs. Two miles. 0 Mr J. F. Mouatt's b g Prince, scr (Owner) 1 1 Mr H. Pycroft's br g Tussock, 12soc (Owner) 2 Also started—o Flossie, Ssec ; 0 Moonbeam, lOsoc. Won easily. Time, Gmin 12see. Thoro wns only one investor on the machine. Prim-to the start the owner of Prince satisfied the stewards that he was as described. Wellington Trotting Club Handicap (harness), of 75 sovs. 'Two miles. SO Mr M. Edwards' b m Alice, 32soc (Owner) 1 37 Mr W. T. Cliff's g h Ha/.ledean,2fsee (Sheehan) 2 2 Mr G. W. Smart's bg Dakota, 3Gscc (Owner) 3 Also started-31 Mr J. E. Mouatt's b g Prince. 30sec ; Mr J. Dodds' br m Diplomacy, 3Gsec. ' l: Alice took tho lead shortly after tho start, Dakota being her nearest attendant for about two laps, lia/.lodean, who broke badly, and was also slow to begin, taking second plaoo at tho finish. Alice gradually increased her lead and won easily. Time, Gmin 3s«c. Dividend, £1 Ms. Ponv Handicap (harness), of 15 sovs. Two miles. 28 Mr T. Mason's eh m Beauty, lOsec (Owner) 1 17 Mr Blair's oh g Chance, scr (Owner) 2 Also started—lt! Bluenose. 2sec ; 2 Faugh-a-ballagh, ssec. Beauty kept the lead from the start for about a la]i and a half, when she was overhauled by Bluenose, who maintained his advantage until the finish, Beauty being somo lengths away, and Chance third, at the same distance from the second horse. A protest was entered by tho owner of Beauty against Bluenose being declared the winner on tho ground that Mr Taiawliio to Tau had taken part in an unregistered meeting. Tho protest was uphold by tho stewards, and tho race given to Beauty. Time, 7minlsscc. Dividend, M. Te Aro Handicap (saddle), of 40 sovs. Two miles. 36 Mr ,T. E. Mouatt's b f Prince, scr (Owner) 1 7 Mr G. Cave's blkg Blackpool, lOsco (Owner) 2 Also started -2(5 Mr F. Mills' b g Carbine, Msec ; S Mr G. W. Smart's b g Dakota, scr; 50 .Mr P. Williams' eh g Darlington, Iseo ; 4 Mr J. Dodds' b g Charlie 11., Gsoc ; 0 Mr H. Pycroft's br g Tussock, Msec. Carbine kept the load for a lap, when Prince, who was going splendidly, came on even tonus with him, and soon after took tho lead, which he maintained to tho finish. About half a lap from homo Blackpool passed Carbine and finished second about a chain behind tho winner. Carbine being tho same distance away. Tussock foil out after the sixth lap. Time, Gmin 2see. Dividend, £:] ss. Ponv Handicap (saddle), of 15 sovs. Two miles. 57 Mr J. Sharpo's br g Thomas, 3Gnee (Owner) 1 2 Mr R. Creak's 1) m Pledge, 45soc (Owner) 2 27 Mr J. Dodd's w m White Wings, scr (Hammel) 3 Also started—7 Chance, 32scc ; 0 Faugh-a-ballagh, 40seo ; 2 Trapper, s'Jscc ; 2Hokomai, 55soc. The lead was taken by Pledge for a short distance, and Thomas then wont to tho front, and remained there till the finish, Pledgo, who was second, coming up strongly on approaching tho post. Time, 7min 13soc. Dividend, JCI Us. Dash Handicap (harness), of 20 hovs. One mile. 20 Mr W. T. Olill's |b h Bluegown, IGsec (Owner) 1 Also started--2 Cable, Ssoc ; 0 Diplomacy, ISseo ; I Comet, 22sec ; 3 St. Julian, 29500 : 0 JBoauty, 33sec. Bluegown won easily. Time, 3min ssec. Dividend, £1 3s. Electric Handicap (saddle), of 20 sovs. One mile. 27 Mr J. Langtry's br mF. 8., 7soc ... 1 15 Mr G. Cave's bile g Blackpool, 23sco 2 Also started - S Juvictus, scr ; 1 Vermont, 3see; 0 Whitefoot, 15sec; 0 Jenny Lind, ISsec; 1 Khandallah, 20sec.; 0 Charlie 11., 22sec ; 5 Carbine, 25scc. It was nearly dark when the race was finished, and almost impossible to know the position of tho horses at the finish. 'Lime, 2min lOsec. Dividend, £1 18s.

Tho Wellington Trotting Club was again favoured with, fine weather for the second day of tho Autumn Mooting hold at Miramar on Saturday. Tho track was in good order, consequently hotter tiino was made in many of the events than on tho first day. The investments on the machine wore much in excess of those on Wednesday, no doubt duo to tho action which had boon taken by the stewards in enforcing tho rules preventing bookmakers laying odds, and also the reduction of tho price of tickets on the totalisator. There were two machines working, tho investment on the inside one being ,£1 for tho first race and 10s for tho remainder of tho events, that on tho outside being 5s for all tho events. The fizures preceding the names of the horses represent tho inside and outsida in*

vestments added. The total amount put through the machino was £931 15s, which was nearly £ 100 bettor than Wednesday. Mr J. A. Connoll ofiiciated as startor. The attendance was somewhat better than that of the first day. Appended are the results : District Handicap (saddle), of 20 sovs. Two miles. 18 Mr W. Richmond's b m Flossie, 33sec (Nankivell) 1 55 Mr F. Pycroft'a br g Tussock, 33see (Owner) 2 57 Mr Wilkio's b g Steve Hart, 33sec (Mabey) 3 Also started—l 9 Moonbeam, 37soc ; 5 St. Julian, 37see ; 20 Beauty, 40sec : 10 Chance, 40sec. Flossie took the lead early in the race, and maintaining- it to the end, won easily. Time, Gmin 25sec. Dividends—lnside (£1 tickets), £» 17s ; outside (ss), .£2 14s. Autumn Handicap diarmss), of 35 sovs. Two miles. 312 Mr M. Edwards' b m Alice, 20sec (Owner) 1 Also started—l 9 Inviotus, sor; 07 Hazeldean, 2Sscc ; 85 Bluegown, 30scc ; GO Diplomacy, 44sec. Diplomacy kept the lead for a lap, after which Alico came up and went to the front, winning easily, Ha/.cldean being distanced. Time, smin lOsec. DividendsInside, 14s; outside, 9s. Selling Handicap (saddle), of 20 sovs. Two miles. 130 Mr W. Barry's ch m Franlcin, ISsec (J. Mouatt) 1 Also started—l2 St. Julian, ISsee ; 59 Chance, 20soo ; 20 Scotty, 20sec. Soon after the start Franlcin took the lead and won by half a lap. The winner was afterwards sold for £3 to Mr Fletcher (the conditions were that the proceeds went to the club). Time, Gmin 50sec. Dividends—lnside, 13s ; outside, Bs. President's Handicap (saddle), of 30 sovs. Two miles. 80 Mr F. M. Mills' b g Carbine, 40sec (Mace) 1 80 Mr P. Williams' ch g Darlington, 32soc (Ed wards) 2 Also started-350 Prince, 10?oc ; 113 Blackpool, 32see ; 8 Charlie 11.,335ec ; 11 Tussock, 4Gsce ; 3 Steve Hart, 4 f ssec. Carbine quickly took the lead, and maintained it to the finish, Darlington coming within the distance Hag. Time, Oinin Iscc. Dividends—lnside, £t 15s ; outside, £2 Is. Pony Handicap (sad lie), of 15 sovs. Two miles. OS Mr J. Sharpo's br g Thomas, 2 lsec (James Sharpe) 1 Also started—los White Wings, ser; 10 Chanet, Usee ; 15 Trapper, GOsec. After the second lap Thomas went to the front, and maintained the lead to the finish, White Wind's being distanced. Time, Omin Usee. Dividends-Inside, 19a; outside, 10s. KiLKtRNIE Handicap (harness), of 20 sovs. One mile. 181 Mr W. T. Oliff's gr h Hazledcan, 1 t3ec (Sheehan) 1 35 MrG. Cave's blk g Blackpool, 22seo (Owner) 2 121 Inviotus, sor, was the only other starter. Blackpool led for the greater part of the way, but Ha/.lodean forged ahead about half a lap from home, and won by a length. This was the only close finish during the day. Time, 2rnin 58-:ec. Dividends—lnside, 10s ; outside, Bs. Final Handicap (saddle), of 20 sovs. One mile. 79 Mr F. M. Mills' b g Carbine, 19scc (Mace) 1 10 Mr W. Simmons' br g Invictus, scr ... 2 95 Mr J. Langtry's br mF. 8., 2soc ... 3 Also started—2l Vermont, lscc ;59 Cable,

Bsec; It Jenny Lind, 19sec ; 1 Whitofoot, 21sec ; 2 K'liandallah, 22sec ; 39 Comet, 20soo; 0 Moonbeam, 30sec. Time, 3min lsec. Divi-dends-Inside, £\ 19. s ; outside, £1 3s,