RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1291, 26 November 1896, Page 25

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

WELLINGTON B.C. MEETING.

FIEST DAY

President, Mr H. D. Bell : vice-presidents, Messrs E. Pearce and T. G. Macarthy; judge, Mr G. H. Scales ; lion, treasurer, Mr F. Franklyn ; timekeeper, Mr N. Grace ; ste-vards, Messrs James Ames, W. E. Bidwill, J. Maginnity, G. H. Harbroe, J. B. Uarcourt, C. P. Skerrett and J. Saunders; starter, Mr H. Piper ; lion, surgeon, Dr James R. Purdy ; clerk of the scales, Mr J. Tv'ilkins ; handicapper, Mr J. O. Evett ; clerk of the course, Mr G. McDonald; secretary, Mr H. M. Lyon. Visitors from all parts of the Colony assisted at the \y.K.C Spring Meeting at the Hutt on Saturday. Faces of prominent sportsmen from every centre were to be seen in tho lawn and paddock, some racing horses and others watching other people's horses run. The crowd was a large one, and the inner enclosure was better patronised then ever it had been previously. The entrance receipls must have been considerably above the average. There has never been a more successful gathering at the Hutt, and, although the dividends paid precluded the majority from returning home winners, the racing was a distinct sporting success. The meeting was well managed too, and everything passed off without complaint, thanks to the able engineering of Mr H. M. Lyon, secretary. The principal event, tho Exhibition Handicap, went to Auckland, Mr T. Morrin, the noted breeder, securing the Club's handsome three hundred pound valentine. It was an unfoi-tunate race, inasmuch as four horses fell at the road turn. Aoone, the ultimate winner's stable mate, swept round into third place, but toppled over, and his rider, Gallagher, who has been most unlucky in the matter of accidents, had his right arm broken, as well as a number oi' ribs, lie was attended to by Dr Purdy. Douglas and Errand Boy, ■who were just behind, also came down as well as Hangipuhi, who was the last to fall. The jockeys of these animals only got a bad shaking. It was said that the cause of the accident was some grass strewn over a patch of tan which had been laid down. The grass was strewn over the tan in order that the horses should not jump it, anl it is asserted that Acone slipped on this grass. Cur representative was not in. a position to ascer-

tain the correctness of this statement at the time, but the caretaker informed him that the accident occurred before the tan was reached. Arrailla led from end to end, and paid .£9 14s. Errand Boy, who wa3 second, ran very well for an alleged "hack," The Miser, who looked fit, third. Mahaki was the absolute favourite, but ran none too well, and St. Laura never appeared to be in it. Rangipuhi was second favourite, and Defiance and Strathbraan were next in public estimation. Mr Ormond's horses, however, did not shape a 9 well as anticipated. Earlier in 'the day Orion's Belt won the November mile event equally as easily. Castor's son had a very light weight, and when the favourite, Leda, came in the straight she had to be content with a place, top w sight Blarney just beatinsr her. There w..-re fourteen starters for the Maiden Hack Race, The Guardsman, by Cuirassier, being deemed the best. When the pinch came he could get no nearer than third to Whario and Steelshot. The winner paid a shilling short of twelve pounds. There was nothing in the hurdles but Kauri Gum after a mile aod a balf had been got over, and he won easily from Conscript, who is a fine jumper. Armilla's second leg in the double event oame off in the Shorts Handicap, in which there was a very close finish. Percy White came with a fast run at the grey gelding Flying Shot, who was leading, Sedgebrook. the Wanganui horse, who was a great "pot" also dashing up and just getting beaten. Flying Shot faded inside the distance. Mr Ormond's Dauntless was favourite, but ran disappointingly. There were five defections from tho First Hack Handicap, which fell to the top weight, Hillstone, who carried 9st 51b. The strangest part of it was that he led all the way, although there were nine behind him! Tu Kingi, a youngster by Flintlock, was favourite. Marina, prominent all the way, finished second. The Nelson horse Alpha was second favourite, but did not gallop in a good vein. A dividend of over <£l3 was paid by the winner. There was considerable speculation in the First Welter race. Golden Plover was a hot paddock tip, and, after taking command at the road turn, looked the best in the race. But ho swung -wide coming into the straight, jind Kingsinan, tile well-bred brother to Launceston and Florrie, raced up on the inside and won easily. "Mr Portland " entered a protect on the ground that Kingsman's running was not consistent with his racing in the November Handicap, the first event on the programme. After hearing evidence the stewards had the blue flag hoisted, which indicated that the protest had been dismissod. The last event was the Flying, for Avhich •Uic HonG. McLean's Mist, by St. ClanMistral, was the only non-starter. The public clung fondly to tho Hon Mr Ormond's representative for the third time during the day, Daredevil being the fancy on this occasion. The ceiise jacket was certainly orominent most of the journey, but it was never in front. Watchers of the race saw the grey Flying Shot in a very handy position, a few lengths behind King's Bowman, who led the other cena merry dance. Inthe straight the grey was let loose, and paid .£22, the dividend of the day. Torpina came very fast at tho close, and dead-heated King's Bowman lor second place. The Napier animal appeared on the scene all too late. He would have paid a nice dividend, there being only 25 on him out of .£1052. During the day <£7397 was passed through the machines, which were worked by Mr J. Ames. On the first day of the Spring Meeting last year, J 64703 went through, but it was a different class of meeting, and the stakes weren't so largo. Minifie'a band discoursed music on the lawn during the afternoon. The course was in fino galloping condition, and all the arrangements were perfect. November Handicap, of 75 sovs ; second, 10 sovs. One mile. 12i Mr T. H. Lowry's b h Orion's Belt, 4yrs, by Castor — Bangle, Gst lllb y ' J (N. Noble) 1 121 Mr W. Bathbone's ch g Blarney, syrs, by Apremont—Flatter, 7st 101 b (J. Gallagher) 2 176 Mr W. Davis' b w Leda, syrs, by Castor Welcome Katie, 7st 01b (L. Matthews) 3 84 Hon J. D. Ormond's Martyrdom, syrs, 7stßlb (A. White) 0 (35 Mr M. Livingstone's Marino, syrs, 7st 71b (J. Kelloher) 0 li9 Mr T. Quinlivan's br h Douglas, 4yrs, 7stslb (C. O'Neill) 0 29 Mr W. H. Fergus' Seabreeze, aged, ■ (G. Price) 0 GO Mr K. McKenzie's Porepo, Gyrs, Gst J2ib ... ••■ ••• (Drinkwater) 0 53 Mr C. Siddell's Kingsman, 4-yrs, Gst lllb (W. Jones) 0 874 When the tapes went up Martyrdom got left behind, and Douglas also got a bad start. At the hill Porepo shot out from the field and led round tie back, where Orion's Belt made a forward movement, and Douglas improved his position, going 10 the middle of the hold. At the turn Orion'c Belt drew out and took a three lengths lead. It was seen on entering the straight that tho field could not catch the Hawke's Bay horse. Leda and Blarney came up under the whip, but Orion's Belt won by a couple of lengths, Blarney just beating Leda for second place. Douglas was fourth, and Marino, who fell back when the straight was reached, came in last. Time, Imin 4.j-c;c. Dividend, £6 Gs. Maiden' Hack Race, of 40 sovs ; second 5 sovs. .-ux furlonsrs. 57 Mr W. A. Donald's b g Whario, 3yrs, by Piscatorious Polly, 7st 71b (Fairbrother) 1 142 Mr F. Young's Steelshot, 3yrs, .by Foul-mot Anterina, 7st 71b (Pritchard) 2 IG9 Mr A. Portland's Tho Guardsman, 3yrs, by Cuirassier—Sybil (Whitaker) 3 15 Mr W. Best's Oracle, 4yrs, Sst 31b (C. 0 : Neill) 0 21 Mr W. Ruddick's blk g Clier, Gyrs, Sst 21b (J. Donnelly) 0 76 MrH. Sutherley'sb g Coin, 4yrs, Sst 31b (D. Herd) 0 2 {.Mr J. Murtagh, jun., b g Tkurhspot, Gvrs, Sst 31b (U. Pritchard) 0 60 Mr W. Davis' br g Ruby Twist, syrs, S-t31b... (L.Matthews; 0 31 Mr F. Martin's Sylph, 3yrs, 7st 71b (G Heed) 0 12 Mr W. Strang's Mixpah, 3yrs, 7st 71b (J. Gagan) 0 G 5 Mr J. Cress' Gonlbourn, 3yrs, 7st 71b (A. McKay) 0 G 7 Mr W. Corlett's Lad> Agnes, 3yrs, 7st7lb (J.Ayres) 0 13 Mr B. Donnehy's Miracle, 3yrs, 7st7lb (Watts) 0

758 Totia, Maatu, Come Agaio, Saltatorial and Sherwood weTe scratched.. Tfcurlspcrt «nd

Coin made most of the running. At the turn Whario went up, but fell away again. Thurlspot appeared to have the race won before the distance, but Whario and Steelshot came up under the whip, and the leader faded away to nothing. A great race home saw Whario win by a length from Steelshot, The Guardsman third. The rest tailed off. Time, lmin 21|sec. Dividend, .£ll 19s. Exhibition Handicap, of 300 sovs : second 30 sovs ; third, 10 sovs. One mile and a

quarter. 123 Mr T. Morrin's b f Armilla, 3yrs, by Castor —Necklace, 7st (E. Satman) 1 77 Mr Alf. Smith's b g Errand Boy,

syrs, by Cap-a-pie—Midnight, 73t 51b (N. Noble) 2 88 Mr J. H. Prosser's ch g The Miser, by Puriri —-Germaine, 7st 51b (G. Reid) 3 95 Mr A. Davis' Acone. Gyrs, 9st (J. Gallagher) 0 114 Mr S. Guinness' Waiukn, Gyrs, Bst7lb • (E. Russell) 0 76 Mr F. Watson's St. Laura, Gyrs, Bst 71b (Creamer) 0 232 Mr Wi Pere's Mahaki, 6yrs, Sst 31b (T. Taylor) 0 180 Mr A. Marumaru's Rangipuhi, aged (Rayner) 0 125 Mr W. Davis' Strathbraan, syrs, 7st lllb (L. Matthews) 0 128 Hon" J. D. Ormond's Defiance, 3yrs, 7st 101 b (A. White) 0 40 Mr T. Quinlivan's Douglas, 4yrs, 7stslb (Fairbrother) 0 50 Mr M. Ropiha's b g Flaneur, aged, 7st (W. Jones) 0 Sis The Possible and Golden Plover were scratched. St. Laura was as usual fractious at the post. She had the inside running, and Mahaki was on the outside. A good start was secured by Mr Piper. In front of the stand Armilla had the lead from Strathbraan and Errand Boy, Douglas and Rangipuhi following, with St. Laura last. At the hill Armilla had a length's lead of Errand Boy. who had supplanted Strathbraan, Flaneur lying fourth. At the back Mahaki commenced to go up. St. Laura was now a very bad last, and was running unkindly. The next horse to her was Defiance, who was also apparently out of it, even thus early. Acone went up into forth place at the bads. Sweeping round the turn Armilla increased her lead, and was going very strongly, her jockey sitting as still as a statue. Errand Boy was still second, and apparently full of running. Beforo the straight was reached the race looked all over, Armilla increasing her load. Acone -now darted up, and when sweeping round the turn fell, Douglas, Flaneur and Rangipuhi coining with him. Gallagher was the only one to get hurt. Armilla came on full of runn : ng, and won very easily from Errand Boy, The Miser, who name fast at the finish, being a good third, Mahaki fourth, St. Laura fifth, Waiuku sixth, Strathbraan next, and Defiance following. Time, 2min lOAsec. Dividend, .£9 14s. First Hurdle Handicap, of 80 sovs;

second, 10 sovs. Two miles. 186 Mr E. Cuneen's b g Kauri Gum, by King Quail Lavender, 9st 91b (C. Parker) 1 79 Mr E. Shove's b g Conscript, aged, by Volunteer, 9st 61b ... (K.Williams) 2 106 Mr H. Shanley's b g Billy, aged, by Perkin Warbeck 11. Brenda • (McGrath) 3 203 Mr E. Whakaahu's Eangipai, lOst 0

574 The pace at the start was very fast, Rangipai taking the field along, Conscript lying second. After traversing a mile the order was Conscript, Billy, Rangipai. The latter fell right back, and was done with altogether at a mile and a half. Kauri Gum went up to Conscript at tho back, and after racing with him drew away, and was never afterwards headed, winning by a number of lengths. Billy and Conscript raced for second place, tbo latter holding his own, Rangipai last. Time, 3min 56sec. Dividend, £2 15s. The Shorts Handicap, of 75 sovs ; second, 10 sovs. Five furlongs. 197 Mr T. Morrin's|br f Armilla, 3yrs, by Castor —Necklace, Sst 10lb (including penalty)! ... ... (P. White) 1 123 Mr J. P. Belcher's ch h Sedgebrook, Gyrs, by Louis d'Or —Victress, 7st 41b (J. Price) 2 106 Mr F. Young's g g Flying Shot, aged, by Fouishot—Flirt, Sst 71b (C. Pritchard) 3 235 Hon J. D. Ormond's Dauntless, 3yrs, Bstslb (A. White) 0 67 Mr W. Rathbone's b g Earshot, 4yrs, 7«t 121 b (C. O'Neill) 0 56 Mr F. Moeller's br g Torpina, 4yrs, 7st lllb (Fairbrother) 0 19 Mr A. Nopera's Gold Cup. aged, 7st 101 b (T. Connop) 0 81 Mr W. A. Donald's b g Voltaire, syrs, 7.-;t81b (.T.Armstrong) 0 19 Mr W. H. Fergus' Seabreeze, aged, 7st 61b (G. Reid) 0 47 Hon Geo. McLean's ch f Mist, 3yrs, Gst 1011) ... 0 109 MrW.C. Harley's bh Tutanekai, tyrs, Gst 91b (Kelleher) 0

1059 At the start, Flying Shot jumped off with the lead, Defiance being second. In the turn this pair were still hi command. Barshot being 1 last, and out of it. Voltaire began to go up rounding the road, and the cardinal and cerise jackets were soon together. Flying > hot led into the straight, where Armilla started to como through with Sedgebrook. Dauntless looked like winning at the distance, but faded, and Armilla, coming with a hot run, caught Flying Shot. At the same time, Sedgebrook dashed up, and a great battle resulted in the big handicap winner getting the best of it by a neck, Flying Shot a close third, Tutanekai was fourth, Dauntless fifth, Torpina sixth, Gold Cup seventh. Time, lmin 3Asec. Dividend, .£4 16s. Fikst Hack Handicap, of GO sovs ; second 10 sovs. One mile. 51 Mr A. "Kore's b h Hillstone, syrs, by King Cole—Contessa, 9st 51b (C. Wiltes) 1 63 Mr ft. W. Smith's Marina, oyrs, by Sou'-westor —liarbelle, Bst 21b (T. Connop) 2 50 Mr A. Fergusson's b g Stockade, 4yrs, hy Flintlock —Ada, 7st 41b (A. White) 3 53 Mr J. H. Prosser's First Result, 4yrs, 9st (Hughes) 0 42 Mr M. Sullivan's Sing Song, Oyrs, Bst 101 b (Gillet) 0 74 Mr G. Blenheim's King's Own, 6yrs, Batlolb (Herd) 0 47 Mr B. Dennehy's b m Slumber, oyrs, Bst 41b (D. Watt) 0 55 Mr Heijken's ch g Crescent, syrs, 8»t 41b (McTaggart) 0

167 Mr Wi Parata's b c Tu Kingi, 3yrs, 7st 91b (G. Reid) 0 112 Mr H. Sutherley's Alpha, syrs, 7st 71b (W. Whittaker) 0 26 Mr H. Wagstaff's The Drone, aged, 7st3lb (F. Williams) 0

740 Goulbourn, Ruby Twist, Gaspard, Oracle and Come Again were scratched. Hillstone, the top weight, took the lead .shortly after the start, and was attended by Marina. The leader was never caught. Stockade came fast at the finish, but could only gret third. Slumber was fourth, Tu Kingi fifth and Sing Song sixth. Time, lmin 47 4-ssec. Dividend, .£l3 Is. Fiest Welter Handicap, of 80 sovs ;' second, 10 sovs. One mile and a furlong. 92 Mr C. Siddell's b g Kingsman, 4yrs by Tasman Rubina, B=>t 91b (D. Wright) 1 399 Mr A. Portland's ch h Golden Plover, by Forerunner—Plover, 6yrs, 9st 101 b (H. Whittaker) 2 79 Mr H. Peters' blk h Bona Fide, 4yrs,. by Sou'-wester—Fides, Sst 91b (J. McTaggart) 3 155 Mr R. Connop's Lotion, syrs. lOst 121 b (H. Moore) 0 78 Mr A. Banks' ch h Rainbow, 4yrs, 9st 101 b ; (A. Banks) 0 70 Mr K. McKenzie's ch Porepo, ftyrs, Bst 91b (Buckeridge) 0 13!) Mr T. Leeson's eh g Slaiden, aged, Bst7lb (T. Lee'son) 0

1012 This event was started in front of the stand, and tho lot got away well together. Kingsman and Porepo led. but tins latter was ahead at the hill, where Kingsman gave way to Bona Fide and Rainbow. Lotion was last. At the back they were in two rows, close together, Lotion racing on the outside. Golden Plover commenced to run through before the turn was reached, and soon rushed to the front. Kingsman came up again, and, in the straight caught the fa% r ourite, beating him comfortably by a couple of lengths. Bona Fide was third, Porepo fourth, Rainbow next. Time, 2min 3-ssec. Dividend, £9 18s. Flying Handicap, of 125 sovs ; second, 15 sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. 43 Mr F. Youner's gg Flying Shot, aged, by Foul Shot —Flirt, 7st lllb (Pritchard) 1 151 Mr P. F. Tancred's ch g King's Bowman, syrs, by Forester Princess Royal, Bst 21b (White) f 25 Mr F. Moeller's br g Torpina, 4yrs, by Torpedo Christina, 7st lllb (Fairbrother) f 46 Mr Wi Pere's b h Mahaki, 6yrs, Sst lllb (Taylor) 0 51 Mr W. Rathbone's ch g Blarney, syrs, 7stl2lb ... (Whittaker) 0 136 Mr Alf. Smith's b g Errand Boy, syrs, 7stl2lb (Raynor) 0 312 Hon J. D. Ormond's Daredevil, 3yrs, 7st6:b (A.White) 0 83 Mr T. H. Lowry's b c Orion's Belt, 4yrs, 7st4lb , (N. Noble) 0 90 Mr J. P. Belcher's ch h Sedgebrook, 6yrs, 7st (G.Price) 0 69 Mr A. Davis' b c Woodstock, 3yrs, 6st lllb (Satman) 0 46 Mr W. C. Harley's Tutanekai, 4yrs, 6st9lb " 0

1052 Mist was scratched. Daredevil and King's Bowman wero first to show in front at the start, tho latter subsequently takine charge. Flying Shot was next and Blarney last. This was the order rounding tho road bend, where Torpina was fourth. Tutanekai improved his position, but seemed to lose it when rounding into the straight, where Flying Shot was second. King's Bowman came along under pressure, but when Flying Shot tackled him he succumbed, and Torpina dead-heated him for second place. Daredevil was fourth, Errand .boy next, and Mahaki sixth. Time, lmin 16£min. Dividend, £22. ENTRIES, WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES. ELTHAM WEIGHTS. The following weights have been declared by Mr J. E. Henry for the Eltham Hack Racing Club's Meeting on December 10th : Handicap Hurdles, one mile anS a half. —Egmont, list 51b ; Madeline, 9st 121 b ; Sunray, Headford, King of Downs, Fairshot 11., Gan s Awa' and Touch It, 9st 101 b. 1' lying Handicap, of 20 sevs ; six furlongs.— Kanaka, 9st 131 b; Bowshot, 9st 31b ; Australina, Bst lllb ; Disraeli, Sst 101 b ; Storm King, Bst Gib ; Itch and Telephone, Sst 31b ; lolanthe and Kamua, 7st lllb; J.ady luoss, 7-t 81b ; Kumikumi and Lottie, 7st 61b ; Heart Whist and Darkness, 7st 41b; Factory Lass, 7st.

Pony Handicap, one mile.—La Grippe and Factory Lass, Bst 121 b ; Toby, 7st 81b ; Certain, 7st 51b ; Cutty Sark, 7st. Kltiiam Otrp, of 40 sovs ; one mile and a half.—Australina, Sst 121 b ; Disraoli, Sst 91b ; Storm King, Sst 61b ; Nugget. Sst Ulb ; ('layton, Sst 21b ; lolanthe and Kiinua, 7st lllb; Lottie, 7st Gib; Wild Vixen, 7-t 51b; Darkness, 7st 4lb ; Factory Lass, 7rft.

Mr J. Maker, the well-known trainer, of Hastings, Hawke's Bay, brought up from Christchurch last week a very handsome cult by Apremont —Nautilus, which hu bought fr<mi Mv K. Cults for 50!) guineas. This well-bred youngster is full brother to Cynisca, who, when alive, won a great many races for Mr G. Hunter, including the Wellington Cup thrice. When the colt was offered by auction at Christchurch tho other day Mr G. G. Stead offered 40l> guineas for him, but he was passed in.

Sydney, November 24.

Prior ts Mr D. MeLeod's departure for Auckland, his horses, Osculator and Lord Vivian, were sold by auction for 150 guineas each. The colt Sabretache was passed in at 200 guineas.

Dunedin, November 24. St. Clements was scratched for the Otago Cup at 2.45 p.m.

The recent School Committees Conference in Christchurch passed the following resolution :—" That the attention of the Board of Education be called to the advisability of introducing manual and technical education into State schools."

Mr H. Yates Thompson, former proprietor of the Pall Mall Gazette, has handed over to the Corporation of Liverpool the handsome palm-house, which he has recently erected in Sef ton Park, at a cost of over .£IO,OOO. The palm house is a large octagonal structure of glass, resting upon a base of polished red granite brought from the Isle of Mull,