RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1714, 4 January 1905, Page 65

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

TATTAPATT RACING CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Favoured with good weather and a firstclass attendance this suburban club, held a most successful “re-union yesterday. Not only from a racing point of view was the venture good, but the financial results were much better than has previously characterised, the efforts of this suburban club. All the members of the executive were well on the spot in the discharge of their many and varied duties, and the strenuous efforts of Mr Powrie the Secretary of the Club, were made manifest in many ways. Mr W. Ellingham who filled the position of starter was extra happy in the way in which he sent the fields on their errands, and the same can be said for that old timer at the game Mr K. Taylor who was entrusted with the dismissal of the field in the Bracelet, as owing to Mr Ellingham having a representative engaged in that event he wisely declined to wield the ■flag. Captain Shannon, a son of old Krina by Captain Webb, showed out in a strong light, for tire easy way lie overthrew the opposition in the Maiden and Farewell, stamps him as a colt of a good grade. JRuatcr who conquered in the Christmas Handicap is a half-brother by Mahalci to those g >od performers Moifaa, 3>efce, Rhyl and Ruby, and his owner Mr W. Ellingham should in the future have a more than ordinary satisfactory period with him in the future. Though no tote was in evidence speculators had ample opportunity to hack their fancies as the Club had licensed seven bookmakers to ply their calling, and the good amount of patronage they received should conclusively that tliGse who had come to witness the fray were well provided with sinews of war. Results are as follows:

Maiden Plate, of 7 sovs; seven furlongs. G. Staunton’s hr g Captain Shannon, 3yrs, by Captain IVebb —Krina, 7.13 (A. Neale) 1 J. Campbell’s Cestus. S'. 4, including 5 over, (J. S. O’Neil) 2 F. Peaters’ Dormouse, 8.13, (J.Bromley) 3 < Also started —Cable. Missing Link, Te 'Orepu, Missie, Rangi, False Gem, Trilby. From a good send off Captain Shannon soon shot to the front, and having the field at his mercy after going half a mile simply cantered in; the victor’s price was 8 to 1, Dormouse being a good first choice at 2 to 1 against.

Pony Race, of 7 sovs; five furlongs. A. A. R. Russell’s er g Silver Link, 6yrs, Chainlink, darn unknown 9.3 (A. Farland) 1 A Pa:kins n’s Black Bell, 9.1 (IngTam) 2 F. Thompson’s Lady Bess, 9.1 t, including 3|- over (A. Lord) ... ... ... 3

Also started—Patsy Holligan, Chlorine. Silver L : nk and Black Bess singled themselves out after going half a furlong, and a punishing race between the pair saw the creamy gelding «core by a bare half length. Silver Link started favourite at 2 to 1 against, 3 to 1 being the price offered against the balance of the field.

Takapau. Handicap, of 15 sovs; one mile and a distance.

D. Hickey’s b m Martyrfeldt, 4yrs, Spinfeldt—Martyrdom, 9.7, including 101 b penalty (W. Anderson) ... 1 H. I>. Limerick’s Kohatu, 9.5, IF. Williams) ... 2 G. Butcher’s Lady Irene, (late Lady Florence), 9.7 (A. Neale) 3 Also started —Timaru. Kohatu led for six furlongs when Martyrfeldt got in terms and going on strongly soon had the lead wrested from Kohatu, scoring with ease at the finish by a length and a half. The winner started favourite at level money. Ladies’ Bracelet, a bracelet value 10 . guineas, presented by J. B. A’Deane, Esq. Mrs E. w . Toogood’s b g Tuirangi, aged, Rebellion, dam unknown, 10.13 (Hopkins) 1 Mr H. A. Speedy’s Overture, 11.1, including 51bs over (T. Groorne) ... 2 Miss McSherry’s Te Onepu, 10.11, (E. Amundsen) 3 Also started—Missing Link, Ruaton, Moody, Farlthito, Trilby. Tuirangi who was always handy asserted his superiority at the home turn and coming on with a full head of steam won confortably from Overture, who just beat Te O'nepu on the post for second money. 4 to 1 was the quotation regarding the winner, Ruaton being elected favourite at 2 to 1. Christmas Handicap, of 8 sovs; one mile. P. Ellingham’s hr g Ruaton, syrs, Mahaki —Denbigh, 9.1, including 31b over (A. Lord) 1 A. V. Rhodes’ Toowoomba, 9.6, including 81b over (J. O’Neill) 2 The only starters. The pair raced neck and neck for seven furlongs, when Ruaton forged to the front, and despite the energetic efforts by O’Neill, crossed the line a long neck in advance with a bit in hand. Ruaton was an odds on chance, punters having to lay 6 to 4 on. Plying Handicap, of 10 sovs; six furlongs. 11. D. Limbrick’s b g Kohatu, aged, Turquoise—Fan, 9.8 (F. Williams) 1 D. Hickey’s Martyrfeldt, 9.10, including 101 b penalty (Cameron) 2 J. Campbell’s Cestue, 9.2 <T. O’Neill) ... 3 Also started—Te Onepu. The winner was always in the lead, and •although Martyrfeldt put in her best to avert defeat, she had to succumb at the finish to Turquoise’s son, who had a two lengths lead as the line was crossed. Martyrfeldt was a red hot favourite at odds on. Kohatu’e price being 4 to 1. Farewell Handicap, of 8 eove; five furlongs. G. Staunton’s br g Captain Shannon, 3yrs, Captain W^bb—-Krina, 9.0, including 71b penalty (A. Neale) ... 1 W. J. Farland’e M.issie, 8.9 (Farland) 2 E. W. Toogood’s Tuirangi, 8.12 (Hopkins) ••• ••• •••, ••• ••• 3

Also started —Tiraillement, Cestus, Dormouse, Parkhilo, Cable, Mountain Lady, Overture, The Nipper, Gold Lace. A rather broken start saw Captain Shannon get a break on, and making every post a winning one conquered easily by four lengths. Missie only heading off Tuirangi by the barest of heads for second honours. After the Bracelet Mr J. B. A’Deane, the donor of the bangle presented Mrs Toogood with the trophy, and his apropos remarks met with hearty applause. A protest was / entered against Silver Link, the winner of the Pony Race on the ground that liis rider had dismounted down the course after winning, but after hearing evidence the judicial committee decided that there was no case to answer, as it was only on the plea of safety that his pilot had relinguished his seat, as his saddle had slipped round, and had he not quirted, a serious accident might have occurred. LOWER VALLEY JOCKEY CLUB. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) With fino weather, course in splendid order, a large attendance and the investment department brisk, the Club’s meeting on Boxing Day and Tuesday was the most successful. ever held at Ma-rtinborougli. Idle secretary, Mr T. F. Evans, and tlie officials carried out their various duties most satisfactorily, and everything passed off smoothly from start to finish. Mr G. Morse, the handicapper, who did good work in his department, thus materially assisting in providing exciting -contest-, was in attendance on both days. Proceedings opened with the Maiden Hack Race, six furlongs, for which. Amelia, by Musketry-Dudu, was made a slightlv better favourite than Larina. Clem, a three-year-old by St. Clements, cut out the running to the straight, where Amelia came through and won comfortably. Lavina and Damascus were- well up at the turn, but could not see it out.

Hoity Tcity was looked upon as the most likely one in the Ruamahanga Hack Handicap. Moeto-rapuku, whoso first appearance it was this season, made the pace and was joined in the home run by Spoil. A slashing finish from half way down resulted in a dead heat, with Hoity Toity a length away third.

Six faced the starter for the L.V.J.C. Handicap. Shrapnel Shell went very sore in his preliminary and was not spiritedly backed on this account. Good Intent, on appearance short of a gallop, was made favourite. Narcotic turned out in fine condition, being next in demand. Fancy Work did not look as bright as at Woodvilie, where she scored in good style. The latter cut out therunning for six furlongs, where she cried enough. Good Intent then showed the way to the straight, where Narcotic put in one of his character is tie runs and won by a length. Valkyrie made a runaway race of the Hurdle Handicap, leading nearly all the way and winning by twleve lengths from Grand Jury, whose fencing ability was greatly admired. Rungarawa won the Hack Flying by a head from Takina, who, after leading throughout, fought out a really good finish; Sardonyx was third, while Black Squall, Heritas and Parekareka were not prominent. Kudu and Pure Silver, both of whom were affected by the hard going, were heavilybacked for the Boxing Day Handicap, of five furlongs. When it came to racing -Good Intent easily asserted her superiority over the distance and won comfortably from Immersion, who put in a nice run at the finish, showing that she would have been better suited over six furlongs. The b est field of the day lined up for the Hack Welter, eleven entering the contest. Matakokiri led the field at a warm pace, but was tiring at six and a half furlongs, thus allowing Notes to beat him home by a length. Hamaa third, with Hoity Toity were the most prominent of the others. The day’s sport was brought to a conclusion with the Otaraia Hack Handicap, of five furlongs. The Saracen mare, Sagacious, was made a strong favourite, being backed down to a £1 7s dividend. She cut out the running in good style until tackled by Letheline half-way down tlio straight, the latter winning by haid-a-length. Miss Lancelot, by Stir Lancelot- —T’aihoa, made her first appearance in this race. She led for a few strides and then went hack to the ruck. When more matured she should pay her way.

The second day’s racing commenced with the Hurdle Handicap. On his first day’s running it was thought Valkyrie would prove capable of winning comfortably. He, however, jumped on to the plough, after negotiating the second jump, and running round a flag, was pulled up. Moeraki led round the back stretch, but before reaching the far turn Grand Jury deposed him and the Ascot gelding, staying it out-, won by two lengths from Raema. Spoil had a somewhat easy victory in the Aorangi Hack Handicap, Waitoa, Rungarawa, Fancy Work and Hoity Toity running below their best form. Good Intent was backed down to a £1 12s dividend in the Martin Memorial Handicap, of six furlongs. The outsider of the field, Turepo, was first away, and making every post a winning one, scored comfortably from Pure Silver. Kudu again disappointed, her backers, running out of a place.

Considerable interest was evinced in the High Weight Handicap. Artisan was the most fancied in a field of eight starters, and with Komingo carried on the running to the home turn. At this point Languid joined the leaders and while they were fighting the issue out, Merriment was brought through and won by two lengths, paying the best dividend of the meeting, £l7 3s. Black Squall went to the front immediately on the fall of the barrier in the County Hack Handicap, and successfully stalling off the challenges of Amelia and First View, won by a length. Sardonyx was nearly last to leave the mark, but finished" close up to the leaders, while Notos, the second favourite, was some lengths away from the winner.

Although burdened with 10.12 in the Huangarua Welter, Narcotic was made favourite. Ridden a waiting race by his trainer, J. Russell, he put in a nice finish, beating Waitoa and Matakokiri in the last few strides.

The meeting was brought to a conclusion with the Hack Scurry, which brought out twelve starters. Takina was looked upon in the light of a certainty. while The Seer, a three-year-old by Turquoise—-Vision, was also well backed. The latter got an advantage of two lengths at the despatch. He was joined by Takina after going two and a half furlongs, and in a good finish between the two The Seer gained the verdict by a head. The totalisato-r investments in the two days’ amounted t0£8206. £8206. a decided increase on last year’s figures. TARANAKI CHRISTMAS MEETING. (From our Own Correspondent.) The Club were favoured with fine weather for their Christmas meeting on Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 26 and 27). On each day the attendance was good, and speculation bi-isk, a total of £OOBS being handled as compared with £9OIO for the meeting last year. All the officials and stewards worked well to carry the fixture to a successful issue. In tho absence of Mr Chevannes, Mr Budge acted as starter, and the latter’s position as judge was filled by Mr Paul, who had some close finishes to- decide. Beyond a few inquiries the meeting passed off without any special incident. Bookmaker's were barred from the Club’s privejeo property, but a number were in evidence on the public reserve part of the outside enclosure. The programme on the first day was started with the Maiden Plate, w.f.a., for which Immolation and Phemie were made favourites in order. The S'trat-ford-owned filly Makikilii (St. Cyr— Princess) was taken to the front at the start and despite a desperate challenge from GrenadG (Grafton —Grafin) she lasted out the mile and won by a head, Immolation, who fell back at the bend, being a fair third. The time was lmin 464 sec. The dividends were £6 9s and £1 11s 6d. Hurrah and Cyrano (who must not be confounded with Cyrene) were the scratchings. Bawn Boy, General Average, Iseult, Wild D ! uck, and Cyrene declined the Flying. Liberator, the Aucklander, was made a warm favourite, and he justified hackers’ confidence by winning anyhow, Curfew just beating Mataura for second berth. Tho six furlongs were covered in lmin 17 4-ssec. The dividends were £1 16s and £1 7s.

Immolation Avas the only defection from the Welter. General Average was made a hot favourite. Chola (St. Cyr —Gindola) attended the favourite all the way, and a good set-to between the pair ended in a dead heat. Federation a fair third. ’The owner of the favourite protested for a jostle, but after hearing evidence the stewards dismissed the complaint, returning the deposit. The seven furlongs were covered in lmin 324 sec. Dividends of £1 Is and £3 Is were paid out on Average and Chola respectively.

Toledo and Throstle were scratched for the Hurdles, leaving three to compete. Lurcher won easily from Morelli (ridden Sloan sty let with Maureen, who dwelt on her jumps, a moderate third. The time was 2min 57£sec. A dividend of £1 17s was paid to backers. Romany King was the only defection from the Ghristma-9 Handicap. Cairngorm was made a hot favourite. Four furlongs from home Crimson Lake took the lead, and despite a desperate challenge from the favourite won all out by almost a leno-tt, Le Beau being close up third and Aureole fourth. Tim time was 2min 13sec. Dividends £3 12s and 14s.

King’s Gap, Toledo. Tambowie and Kaimere were scratched for the Ladies’ Purse, one mile. Kuroki, a strong tip from Wanganui, caught Pardon, who made all the running, in the straight, and won by a length. Wild Duck well up third. Time, lmin Dividends, £2 4s and £1 Bs.

Firelight, Royal Flush, Federation, Bagatelle, Goldwai, Trevalli, Hurrah, Mirthful and Rotoiti were scratched for the Scurry Stakes,. 5 furlongs, leaving 12 to go to the post. Confide and Huri Huri led into the straight, when the former forged out and took Huri Huri along with her. Tho horses behind cut in, and a close contest fought the full width of the course, resulted in Marvin

(ffcdvia Park—Maratau) winning by half-a-length, with Confide second and Syrene third. Marvia returned backers £3B 13s and Confide 14s. Time, lmin 6sec.

Bawn Boy, Alas, Crimson Lake, Lady Sylvia. Kingwood and Maharanui were tho defections from the Stewards Handi<wp, one mile. Grenade, General Average and Aureole fought out a close finish, the first named winning by a head from General Average, with Aureole half a length away. Time, lmin 40 4 sec. Dividends, £3 7s and 18s. Proceedings were opened on the second day with the Maiden Handicap, 1 mile, Kingwood being the only scratching. Star Rose (Daystar—Queen Rose) made al lthe running, and was tackled in the run home by Grenade, who just got up and won by a head; Immola-t-on a moderate third. Time, lmin 46 3-ssec. Dividends, £1 17s and £3 7s. All acceptors started for tho Electric Handicap, 5 furlongs. Liberator was made a warm favourite. Royal Flush shot to the front when the barrier rose, and was never headed, winning by three lengths from Mataura, who just beatRotoiti for second place. Liberator was interfered with just after the start and almost brought down. Hie time was lmin 4|-sec. Dividends, £7 Is and £2 6s.

Le Beau, Makikilii and Pardon dropped out of the New Plymouth Handicap, one mile. Cairngorm, Southern Cross and Iseult fought out- a hard finish, the last named, who made J he running, winning by under a length, Southern Cross beating Cairngorm by a head for second place. Time, lmin 45sec. Dividend £3 17s. Lurcher, Morelli and Nellie were the contestants in the Hurdle race. Morelli made nlay in the early stage, but at Mve far side Lurcher went to the front awd ivon easily. Nellie tackled Morelli in tho straight and beat him home by a head. Time, 2min 59sec. Dividend, £1 14s.

The four acceptors weighed out for the Summer Handicap, six furlongs. L iberator was made favourite. General -Average came away in the straight and won by two lengths from Grenade, wrih the favourite third. Time, lmin 184sec. Dividend, £5 15s. The Stewards held an inquiry into General Average’s ferm that day, but no action A\ r as taken. Lurcher, Crimson Lake and Hindoo dropned out of the contest for the Welter, one mile. Chola made all the running, and Avon by over a length from. Aureole, who made up a lot of ground over the last three furlongs, Signora being a moderate third. Time, lmin 47sec. Dividends, £2 and 15 s. Tambourina, Immolation, Iseult, Wild Duck and Lord Reynard Avere scratched for the Scurry Stakes. Cyreno took command entering the straight and won easily from Rotoiti; Confide being in the third birth. Time, lmin 5 l-ssec. Dividends, £2 18s and £4 18s.

Liberator, Federation and Phemie defected from the FareAA'ell Handicap, seven furlongs. Le Beau made a- runaway race, and Avon easily from Makikihi, with Lady Sylvia third. Time, lmin 31sec. Dividend, £3 ss. A protest. was entered against the AA'inner for inconsistent running, but AA’as dismissed. Before' the start of the Hurdles Mr Long, owner of Morelli, lodged a aa'ripten complaint that the acceptance for Lurcher had been received after the advertised hour for closing the acceptances. The steAvards held a meeting, and after hearing a denial from the secretary declined to take action. Glenullin (Lochiel —Consistence) .started in both Sburry races at the meeting, but did not gain a place. In his gait he still shows the effect of the splint that threw him out of work nine months ago.