RACING NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand Mail, 3 December 1896, Page 71

RACING NEW ZEALAND.

WELLINGTON BA.CINC, CLTJB‘B ■ meetiks.

Tbo woather was most favourable for the second day's racing of the Wellington R.C. last week. There was a larg'O attendance, and those who attended spent a most pleasurable day. The going was good. The arrangements were up to the mark, which says a groat deal for the management of Mr H. M. Lyon, secretary. Mr J. Amos controlled the machines, and put through a good amount. The big event went to Waiuku, the son of St. Leger and Musket Maid, but there v/as a protest on the ground that his running wag not consistent with bis' effort bn the first day. After hearing 'evidence,' 1 the stewards denicU& td'dishiisa protest. Ho carried 71b £&halty later oh the. day'in tho H\\tt Park Spjing-Hanjdibap, furlongs, and beat seven others, including Armilla, the dual Vfinhe? on the first day. Another protest was entered, Mafiaki’s me? alleging that there wa? a cr-ose which interfered with his prospects. The objection was not sustained. The Guardsman, winner of the Flying Han-, dicap, was sold before the race for ,£IQ,Q 4 toga South.

During the day <£7780 was put through the machine, which was .£383 more than the first day’s total. The meeting was a most successful one in every respect, and the club has reason to congratulate itself. Petone Handicap, of 70 sovs; second, 10 sovs. One mile. 177 Mr W. Davis’ b m Leda, by Castor — Wolcome Katie, 7st lllb (Matthews) 1 111 Mr M. Livingstone’s b h Marino, 7st 61b (Kelleher) 3 105 Mr T. Quinlivan’s br h Douglass, Tht 31b vPriCe) 3

Also started—222 The Miser, Bstslb (Keid); 151 Kingsman, 7st 61b (Wright); 78 Seabreeze, tist 81b (Price). Golden Plovor, Blarney and Revolution were scratched. In tho straight the race was practically all over, for Leda, without tho whip, passed Marino and Douglas, and won very comfortably by about a length. The Miser was favourite, but had no Bay in the finish. Kingsman rap last. Time, lmin 45 4-sseo. Dividend, £% fis. Hack Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs; second, 5 save; ofinimfim weight, 9st. One rpilo,/ , *' v ’ V ■ - 53 Mt.-'VW Davis 1 br g Ruby Twist, by v Gipsy King—Torori, 9st (L. Matthews) 1 178 Mr:C. Merlot’s b m Come Again, 9st V • • • (J. McLaughlan) 2 90 Mr B. Dennehy’s Slumber, syrs, lOst ••• 51b... : • (A. Rayner) 3.

Also started —128 Langdale, list; 08 Orescent, lOst ‘slb ; 184 Stockad’J. ' 01b ; 50 Nero, 9st 21b ;17 Cl.;p'y T e, 9st,; and 21 The Drone, 9st, When fairly in'- thd straight Ruby TwiM sailed along ' in front, and could nb'tse caught; Winning in the easiest possible, fnWhfler:'"‘Stockade r&cod up at'the turn, but fhded'away at the critical point. Langdale afid" Crescent were togethof fourth. Time, lmin '4s|sec. ' Dividend, .£l2 14s, The Pearqe Handicap, of 200 sovs; second ' 30 sovs • third, 10 sovs. One mile and one furlong. 156 Mr S. Guineas’ br h Waiuku, 6yrs, by St, Leger— Musket

201 Mr Alf. Smith’s b g Errand Boy, syrs, by Cap-a-pie—Midnight, ?st 71b (Sattnan) 2 149 Mr T. H. Lowry’s Orion’s Belt, 4yi*s, by Castor —Bangle, 7st 71b (Noble) 3 121 Mr Wi Pere’s Mahaki, Bst 51b (T. Taylor) 0 130 Mr F. Watson’s St. Laura, Bst 41b (D. Creamer) 0 51 Mr F. Moeller’s The Shrew, Sst 4ib (H. Fairbrother) 0 122 Mr E. Connop’s Lotion, Bst 21b (T. Connop) 0 70 Mr A. Marumarn’s Bangipuhi, Sst 21b (W. Bayner) 0 104 Mr W. Davis’ (Strathbraan, 7st |9lb (L. Matthews) 0 70 Mr A. Portland’s Golden Plover. 7st 71b ... (Whittaker) 0 » The start took place in front of the stand, and there was a little delay. Errand Boy and Strathbraan broke through the tape. The start was fair, and at the hill Errand Boy led Waiuku and Strathbraan. At the back the cerise jacket on Martyrdom was prominent, the mare going through her field. Mahaki also went up and looked dangerous. In the turn Errand Boy still led, going very strongly. Lotion ran up fourth, but he had no chance. A couple went very wide in the straight, where Errand Boy, Mahaki, Waiuku and Orion’s Belt were the leading horses ; the latter was on the outside. There was a clinking race up the straight, Waiuku just getting home by a length from Errand Boy. Bangipuhi was fourth, Mahaki fifth, Golden Plover sixths and Lotion next. Time, lmin 58£sec. Dividend, £7 ss. Second Hurdle Handicap, of 70 sovs; second, 10 sovs. 82 Mr E. Shove’s b g Conscript, aged, 9st 7lb, by Volunteer (Williams) 1 179 Mr E. Cuneen’s b g Kauri Gum, aged, list 21b ... ... (Parker) 2 149 Mr E. Comyep’s b m Tally-ho., list 21b (Mitchell) 3

Also started —229 Eevolution, lOst 51b (Arnott),; G2 Billy, 9st 51b (McGrath). Timothy, 9st, was scratched. Billy took the lead at the start, Conscript soon supplanting him, Tally-ho third. The purple jacket was in front all the way, Eevolution, who struck the stand hurdle, being last. Kauri Gum struck at the back. Eevolution was quite out of it before the turn was reached. Conscript was going’ very strongly, and came home under the whip by about half a length. Tally-ho, who raced very honestly, was third. Eevolution was bad last. Nc time was taken. £7; 13s.

Second Welter Handicap., of 75 second, 10 sovs. Seyep furlongs, 143 Mr M- Liyingstone’s b. h Marino, by No) son' Wajtiri, lQst 31b (8. Lindsay) 1 295. Mr F. Moeller’s hr g Torpina, 4yrs, lOst 21b (P. White) Z 125 Mr R, Connep’s Lotion, syrs, list 31b (fct. Moored 3

Also started 121 b ; 67 Cheque, lOst; 60 Sea Serpent, 9st 71b ; 77 Bona Fide, 9st 31b ; 69 Slaiden, Pst. Eevolution was scratched. When the order was given, Sea Serpent darted to the front, Cheque being second, and Slaiden third. Cheque led Sea Serpent at the, back, Slaiden and Marino lying next. Bofoso, the turn was reached, both Fiyir,g Qhyfi and Lotion looked dangerous, hut offo.e in the straight for hou\e t Marino dashed up, and eventually Yvon easily, from Torpina, who. cams late', and Lotion. Time, lmin. 34 2-5.300, VCvide'nd', .46.6 a. Hutt 'Barb: 'Sprinu. Handicap, of ?' 100 dpvs ; second 10, sovs. Savon furlongs. 133, Mr S. Guineas’ hr h Waiuku, by St. ’ Logor—Musket Maid, 9st 91b (including penalty) (E. Eussell) 3, 119 Mr W, C, Harley’s b h Tutanekoh, 4yrs, (Ist 71b ... ... (A, White) 2 6G Mr J. H. Prosser’s oh g The Miser, 6yrs, Sst 61b ... ... (G. Reid) 3

The other starters were : —124 Mahaki, Bst 101 b (T. Taylor); 356 ArmilJa, Bst 101 b (P. (White); 73 Strathbraan, Bst 61b (L. Matthews) ; 47 Kingsman, 7st 7st (D. Wright) ; 19 Salute, 6st 71b (J. Kelleher). King’s Bowman,,. Bst; Torpina, 7st lllb; and Sedgobrook, 7st, wore scratched. Armilla was on the ra,il3» but fell back shortly (iftor start. Tutanekai led to the back, where 'Waiuku commenced to, improve his position. Tutanekai and WMfiku ’ were leading at tho back, with Aymi,lla'and 'The Miser next. Saluto was last.'' 'When the field turned into tho straight Waiuku went at t\\o loader, who succumbed after the distance post was reached, and Wa.iuku heat him by a head. Tho Miser was third, Mahaki fourth and Salute last. Time, lmin 34 2-53 QC. Dividend, .£6 6s; Flying Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs ; second horse, 5. soys.. Six furlongs. 55 Mr A. Portland’s br o Tho Guardsman, 3yrs, 7at 31b, by Cuirassier— Sybil ... ••• ... (W. Satman) 1 Mr R. W. Smith’s br m Marina (Connop) 2 146 Mr W. Cave’s b g On Dit, 4yrs, Bst 91b (J. Ayres) 3

Also ran—ll2 Hillstone, 9st 131 b ; 116 Sing Song, Bst 131 b; 45 Springtime, Bst 91b; 95 Langdale, Bst 91b ; 69 Orescent, Bst 31b ; 51 Y»hario, 7st lllb; 37 Stockade, 7st 71B;. Alpha, 7st 41b. Tho Oracle was scratched. The Guardsman dashed up ij: h the sHaight, and won comfortably fxmh "Marina, who had been prominent £,IV the way. Alpha was fourth. TIIM, lmin 19sec. Dividend, .£l6 1 r; -, -v

tYI’iWETU Handicap, of 70 sovs ; second, 10

sovs. Five furlongs. 62 Mr W. Rathbone’sb g Barshot, 4yrs, by Chainshot —Watersprite, 7st ?llti (C. cyNeUit. 1 48 Mr A. Nopera’s br m Gold Cap, 7st 101 b ... (Watts) 2 Mr J. P. Beloher’g Sedgebrook, 7stL)lVjf3 Also ra>u (Pyitejfia.rQj; 372 King’s Bowman, 83t 121 b (P. White); 124 Errand Boy, Bst3lb (W. Rayner); 5.0 Sedgebrook, 7st 101 b ; 139 Voltaire, 7st7lb; 62 Mist, 6st 71b. Armilla and Torpina worq scratched.

All the horses got away together-. Voltaire dropped back last before the turn was reached, King’s Bowman prominent. Sedge-, brook went up at -the road turn, and Ba?shot took outside, position. When in tho straight Bavflhct took charge, and his rider won with, his hands down. Errand Boy was. fourty. King’s Bowman fifth, Fly\n# Shot sixth &n‘S Voltaire next. Time, lmin.4seci Dividend, £7 12s.