RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1717, 25 January 1905, Page 51

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

The local Metropolitan Club was fortunate in experiencing favourable weather for the opening day of its Cup meeting. The attendance at the Hutt Park was large, and compared favourably with that at previous summer meetings. Among those present were the Hons R. J. Seddon and J. Carroll, Major-General Babington, Sir George Clifford, Mr George G .Stead, Hon J. D. Ormond, and Messrs G. Hunter, W. J. and F. Douglas, and H. Gainsford, from Hawke’s Bay ; Mr Walter Clifford, from Marlborough : Mr W. E. Bidwill, a prominent official of the Wairarapa Racing Club; Messrs J. H. Nixon, Ross, Allen, and G. Morse, of Wanganui. Although the Cup provided the only exciting finish, the racing throughout was interesting. The handicapper (Mr J. Chadwick) came in for a good deal of congratulation for the manner in which he had brought the horses together in the big event.

The Hawke’s Bay-owned colt Submarine received the most support of the half-dozen runners for the Anniversary Handicap, but was never prominent. The P’orirua-trained Gold Crown, who is an improved gelding this season, waited on Brighton to the turn, and won easily at the finish. The winner was one of the least fancied, and paid a good price. Coxswain, Be Beau, and Aotea were withdrawn from the Ruapehu Hack Handicap. In a field of twelve Master Alix was made a level-money favourite. Piloted by Hewitt on the inside, h? slipped the field, and came in by himself. Matakokiri, who was second to begin, occupied that position throughout. The Blenheim-owned Rose Petal, who was greatly fancied, finished fourth. The Wellesley Stakes proved a gift to the Ya Id burst representative Munjeet. She had inside berth, and after getting chopped out came on the outside of the field and von easily from the Stepniak filly Marguerite. All the fourteen acceptors started for the "Wellington Cup. The field was with one exception, when Ma-haki won ten years back, the largest that has yet contested the race. The quality of the field was first class. The contest was probably the most exciting in the' history of the race. The Yaldhurst filly. Nightfall, who was a good favourite, held a prominent position throughout, but only secured the verdict by a narrow margin. She- was turned out in the pink of condition, finished gamely under punishment, and was well handled by B. H. Hewitt, whose second success in the race it was. The victory of Nightfall was very pleasing to Mr Stead, as she was bred at her owner’s stud. Nightfall first competed at Randwick in September, where she showed good form. At the C.J.C. meeting in November she won the Derby and Oaks. Her only appearance at Elkerslie was in the Derby, in which she had the misfortune to fall. Melodeon was the unlucky horse in Saturday’s race. He came with a great rattle at- the finish, and a couple of chains past the post was in front. Dennehy (Melodeon’s rider) was bumped on the rails at the back of the course, and injured one of his feet. After the race he was carried to the ambulance room and attended by Dr Purdy. Jeanne d’Arc ran up to- her best- form. Had the distance been a mile and a quarter, her number mighthave been hoisted on top.

Ballarat made a bold bid for the Telegraph Handicap, which race the ITutt-trained mare won last year. Petrovna. (who was successful in the race two years ago) won comfortably. Although favourite on the machine, she returned the good price of £3. The success of the Hon J. D. Ormond’s Lyrist in the Tongariro Hack Handicap was popular. J. Gallagher received a round of applause when he returned to the weighing enclosure. Sylvrie ran a good race, hut- the distance and pace at -which the race- was run found out most of the others.

Air Timi Kara’s Kaiuku was the only withdrawal from the Nursery Handicap. Of the seven runners three are trained by All* Prosser at Porirua. Probable was on the move, and got a break. Alarguerite caught him at the distance, and won easily. It is not often a two-year-old is raced twice in one day. The gallop in the Wellesley (Stakes earlier in the day had evidently done Alarguerite no harm. Master Alix, who is a particularly good beginner, had the Electric Handicap Avon after a furlong had been covered. At Air Ala-chel’s clearing sale at Christchurch last autumn Master Alix was purchased by his present owner for 125 guineas. It is reported that 700 guineas was refused for him on Saturday. The brother to Petrovna is trained at Riccarton by Claude Piper, avlio has charge of Mr J. A. Buckland’s team of -trotters. The most successful horseman was L. 11. Hewitt, who rode three Avinners in succession. C. Jenkins was. the only other jockey to score more than one win.

Speculation on the totalisator during the afternoon was brisk. The sum of £13,459 was invested on the 1-2 machines, against £13,701 last year. Tlio amount on the double (£1742) brought the total for the day up to £15,210. This is £ISOO ahead of last year, when there was no double. The record for the day is £16,743, which amount was handled in 1901. The sum of £3060 was put through on the Cup on Saturday. The best Cup betting race was that of 1901, when £3707 Avas invested.

The Nightfall-Petrovna combination in the double machine was backed 158 times, and paid £9 12s. The investments on other Cup horses coupled with Petrovna were as follows: —Achilles and Ghoorka 115, Convoy 28, Red Gaunt/lett 9*2), QuarrymUn 26. Joe Chamberlain 13, Jeanne d’Arc 29, Armistice 11, Mielodeon 23, Flamen 7, Tercelet 5, Ropa 7, Bowman 5. Jupp’s Band enlivened the proceedings with a programme of selections. The club’s patrons were well catered for by Mr A. King, who had charge of the luncheon booth and afternoon tea. Mr Harry Piper’s starting was up to his best form. Mr A. E. Whyte and

his assistant (Air J. M. Griffiths) had the details in connection with the meeting working smoothly. Details of the racing are appended: Anniversary Handicap, of 120 govs; second; horse to receive 15 eovs from the stake. One mile. 150 Mr J. H. Prosser’s br g Gold Grown, by Gold Reef—Nymph, 4yrs, 8.2 (O. Jenkins) ... ... 1 166 Messrs Ellis Bros.’ ch h Brigh-

ton, 4yrs, 7.9 (Beale )... ... 2 141 Air W. Black mo-re’s br g Wind, syrs, 6.8 (A. Oliver) ... ... 3 Also started—2o9 Submarine 7.7 (D. Kemp), 164 Noneen 6.9 and 71b over (L. D-enneliy), 45 Benefactor 6.7 (S. Reid). Gold Crown was first- to' show out, but at the seven-furlong post Brighton took charge, Benefactor being last. Along the back Noneen took charge, and at the half-mile post Brighton and Gold Crown were lying second 1 and third. At the bend Noneen gave way to Brighton, who was in charge to the distance, where Gold Grown shot out, and won easily by a length and a half. Wind was a good third, and Benefactor last. Time, lmin. 41 4-ssec. Dividends, £3 18s and £1 3s.

Ruapehu Hack Handicap, of 90 so vs; second horse to receive 15 soys from the stake. Six furlongs. 580 Air C. H. Gorton’s b g Alaster Alix, by Stepniak—lrene, 3yrs, 5.12 (B. H. Hewitt) 1 85 Air A. E. White’s b g Alatakokiri, syns, 7.5 (G. Price) ... 2 168 All* J. Brett’s b c Crichton, 3yrs, 8.9 (Beale) ... 3 Also started—l7o Banzai 8.8 (J. Gallagher), 67 Waitoa 8.6 (C. Jenkins), 41 Black Squall 8 (F. Jones), 89 Tetai 7.3 (A. Oliver), 90 Red Start 7.2 (Alilne), 111 Immolation 6.12 (Cotton), 57 Aliss Lancelot. 6.7 (Dennehy), 29 Amelia 6.7 (S. Reid). Alaster Alix at once took charge, and with a furlong gone was a couple of lengths clear of Matakokiri, Red Start ahead of the others. At the halfmile post Alaster Alix had increased his lead to four lengths, Brighton being third. The leader held his own in the run home, and won easily by half a dozen lengths, a length between second and; third. Rose Petal and Amelia were fourth and fifth, Banzai and Red Start being last to pass the post. Time, lmin 15 4-ssoc. Dividends, £2 and £4 12s. Wellesley Stakes, of 400 sovs; second horse to receive 50 sovs, and third 25 sovs from the stake ; for two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 359 Air G. G. Stead’s b f Munjeet, by Stepniak—Aladder, 8.4 (L. H. Hewitt) ... ... ... 1 128 Mr J. H. Prosser’s b f Marguerite, 8.4 (C. Jenkins) ... ... 2 73 Ali* E. J. Watt’s br c King Billy, 8.7 (F. Davis) 3 Also- started—66 Glenowlet 8.4 (V. Cotton). Glenowlet was smartest off the mark, and with two furlongs gone, was showing the way to Alarguerite, King Billy being about half a length away. Alunjeet got chopped out at the start-, ran round the field, and at the turn was alongside Alarguerite. The favourite drew out in the run home, and won easily by a bare length, King Billy about- the same distance away. Time, lmin 3 4-ssec. Dividend, £1 11s. Winners of the race are as follow The Wellesley Stakes, 4 furlongs.

Wellington Cup Handicap, of 600 sovs; second horse to recei\ T e 75, and the third 25 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 759 Air G. G. Stead’s ch f Nightfall, by Multiform- —La Notte, 3yrs, 8.2 (L. H. Hewitt) ... ... 1 164 Air E. J. Watt’s br c Alelodeon, 4yrs, 7.6 (L. Dennehy) ... ... 2 196 Air S. W. Tatham’s b m Jeanne

d’Arc, syrs, 7.6 (W. Young) ... 3 Also started —676 Achilles 9.12 (C. Jenkins), 265 Convoy 8.12 (R. Derritt), 233 Red Gauntlet 8.5 (R. King), 169 Quarryman 7.9 (V. Cotton), 166 Joe Chamberlain 7.7 (F. Jones), 78 Armistice 7-G (R. G. King), Ghoorka 7.5 (G. Price) (coupled Avith Achilles), 83 Flamen 6.10 (A. Oliver), 101 Tercelet 6.9 (B. Oliver), 120 Ropa 6.7 (S. Reid), 50 BoAvman 6.7 (J. Fryer). The colours of Achilles Avei’e the first to slioav out, and Avith tAvo- furlongs gone, he was running clear of Nighttall, Red Gauntlet and Bowman. Passing the stand, Red Gauntlet- Avas about a length ahead of Achilles, Nightfall on the rails next-, then Jeanne d’Arc and Quarryman, with Convoy running wide on the outside. The order was practically the same until the six-iuriong post Avas reached, Avhere Achilles lost his position. Before reaching the livefurlong post Jeanne d’Arc had taken the lead, and, with Nightfall, Avas first

to reach the half-mile post. He < Ghoorka and Red Gauntlet wore lyin'; third and fourth. At the turn :/r hone the leading division comprised o euniu.

d’Arc, Nightfall,and Armistice. Nightfall and Jeanne d’Arc were both being ridden at the distance, and after a good finish the former won by a head from Alelodeon, who put in a strong run. on the outside at the finish, and beat Jeanne d’Arc a neck. Quarry man was a length away fourth. Then came Armistice'. Achilles, Ghoorka, Tercelet, Convoy, Ropa, and Flamen. The last three to finish were Joe Chamberlain, Red Gauntlet, and Bowman. Time, 2min 35sec. Dividends, £2 14s and £4 3s.

Winners of the race are as follow : Wellington Cap, one and a-half miles.

Previous to IS9O the distance was two miles. *Mr, J. B. Reid’s roare Gladsome was first paßt the post-timo 2min. 83 3 ssec., Australasian record but was disqualified some three month* later owing to being ridden by an unlice sed jockey. Telegraph Handicap, of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 25 sovs from the stake-. Six furlongs. 399 Air J. Jeff’s ch m Petrovna, by Stepniak—lrene, 6yrs, 8.9 (J. Pme) ... ... ... ... 1 167 Air Ross Allen’s blk m Ballarat, 6yrs, 7.12 (G. Price) ... ... 2 239 All* G. G. Stead’s b f Golden I/fly, 3yrs, 7.8 (F. Jones), ... 3 Also started —212 Golden Vein 8.3 (B. H. Hewitt), 321 Chivalry 7.11 (C. Jenkins), 189 Ailsa 7.4 (J. Beale), 199 Solution 6.13 (A. Oliver), 55 Good Intent 6.9 (S. Reid). Ballarat hopped off in front, with Petrovna, Chivalry, and Ailsa next. With -a furlong gone, Ballarat was out in front, Petrovna just clear of Ailsa. At the bend, Petrovna closed on Ballarat, was alongside the latter at the turn, and, drawing away in the straight, won by a length and a half. Golden Lily, Ailsa, and Solution crossed the line almost abreast. Time, lmin 15sec. Dividends, £3 and £2 7s 6d. Tongariro Hack Handicap, of 90 eovs; second horse 15 sovs from the stakes. One mile. 576 Hon J. D. Ormond’s b g Lyrist, b y The O'ffi oer —Ly re, 4yrs, 7.11 (J. Gallagher) ... ... ••• dJ 243 Air P. J. Quirk’s ch m Sylvrie, 6yrs, 7.2 (S. Reid) 2 215 All* J. R. AlcDonald’s b g Guelder Rose, 6yrs, 7.2 (A. Oliver) ... 3 Also started —252 Be Beau 7.12 (V. Cotton), 309 Fancywork 7.9 (C. Jenkins), 49 Sedgmere 7.5 (J. Beale), 50 Languid 7.3 (B. Oliver), 84 Maminga 7.1 (R. Mi hie), 52 Position 6.11 and Gib over (G. Price), 37 Error 6.7 and s»b over (C. Buchanan). Sedgmere had a slight- advantage at the start, but gave way to Alaminga at the seven furlongs post. The latter showed the way along the back, but was passed by Be Beau at the four furlongs post. Sylvrie took cha? ge at the bend, and was joined by Lyrist at the distance. The latter got up under punishment, and won by half a length, Guelder Rose a length and a half away, just clear of Fancywork. Position was last. Time, lmin 43sec. Dividends, £2 3s and £1 14s. Nursery Handicap, of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and the third 10 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 581 Air J. H. Prosser’s b m Alarguerite, by Stepniak—Huguenot, 8-1 (O. Jenkins) ... ••• ••• 1 517 Mr F. Armstrong’s br c Probable, 8.6 (G. Price) ... ••• 2 321 Hon J. D. Ormond’s b g Aledallist, 8.2 (J. Gallagher) 3 Also started —80 Perchance 7.3 (V. Cotton), 87 Aorangi 7.3 (A. Oliver), 63 Arc Light 7 (B. Oliver), 214 Loiret 6.7 (T. Butler). Probable moved with the rise of the barrier, and was a couple of lengths clear at the half-mile post, where Alarguerite and Aledal.list were running second and third. At the turn, Alarguerite closed on Probable, who was under the whip at the distance. Here Marguerite- drew out, and won comfortably by a length and a Half, Ale dal list a length away. Loiret- was fourth. Time, lmin 4 l-osoe. Dividends, £2 3s and 16--'. iv j j.-. ]-i uidicap, of 110 sovs; second h ,--.,0 ; 0 receive 10 sovs from the • Uvc it:rlongs, j .t c.j tb,: tan's b g Alaster .*• a... i Hi- p'iiah—lrene, 3yrs, w' a- i

142 Mr W. J. Jorgensen’s oh g Coxswain, 6j r rs, 6.7 (E. Cotton) ... 2 313 Mr 11. W. Paterson’s b f Solution, 3yrs, 7.13 (J. Gallagher) 3 Also started —590 Stronghold 8.8 (Hewitt), 128 Valois 6.13 (A. Oliver). Coxswain was smartest on his legs, but before a furlong had been covered Master Alix was in front. He drew out at the bend, and without being asked to gallop won easily by three lengths from Coxswain, who headed Stronghold and Solution at the distance. Stronghold was fourth. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec. Dividend, £3 Is. TAKAPUNA ACCEPTANCES. AUCKLAND. January 19. Following are tlie acceptances for the Takapuna Jockey Club’s meeting:— Takapuna Cup, of 350 sovs; one mile and a half. —Scotty 9.6, Zuleika 8.2, Strathavon 8.2, Paratutu 7.8, Pretty 7.8, Idas 7.6, Akarana 7.2, Handicap Steeplechase, of 130 sovs; about three miles and a half.—Princess of Thule 11.12, Dingo 10.4, Saturn 10.4, Loch Lomond 10, Swimmer 9.10, Hinau 9.7, Mangamahaki 9.7, Puffing Billy 9.7. Maiden Handicap, of 60 sovs; one mile —King Paul 8.12. Noteorini 8.4, La Cigale 8.4, Rookby 8.4, Native Rose 8.4. Air Gnu 8.3, St. Harp 8.3, Golden Sands 8.3, Sergius 8.3, Seabird 8, Romola 7.8, Albuera 7.6, Reckless 7.6, Rosetta 7.2, Simple Simon 6.10, Ludo 6.10. Calliope Handicap, of 100 sovs; five furlongs.—Kilderkin 8.7, Ilorsa 8.5, Luresome 7.12, Annette 7.4, Idol 7.4, Devonport 7.4, Dardanus 7.4, Syren 7.2. Miss Nina 7.2, Hiro 6.10, Merry Delaval 6.10. Zealandia Handicap, of 75 sovs; five furlongs. —Holioro 9.9. Black and Go d 9, Liberator 8.6, Te Arolia 8, Ben Blair 7.12, Lovelink 7.10, Gweniad 7.10. La Cigale 7.7, Millie 7.7, Romola 7.4, Woodmount 7.4, Mutliema 7, Rosette 7, St. Cyril 6.10, Desdemona 6.10, Taihora 6.10 Lilymea 6.10. Ferry Handicap, of 50 sovs; five furlongs.—San Paulo 8.10, Jean 8.10, Zodiac 8.10. Daffodil 8.9, Elspeth 8.9, Romola 8.5, Nervine 7.13, Field Marshal 7.13. Laodice 7.12, Rosette 7.10, Cuiragno 7.10, Lucy Godfrey 7.4, Engraver 7.4, Loch Fyne 7.4, Bully 7.4, Kereru 7.4, Frankton 7.4, Lunetta 7.4. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 85 sovs; two miles. —Princess of Thule 11.5. Do ores 11.5, Spalpeen 10.12, Glasgow 10.7, Loch Lomond 10, Irish 9.4. Pony Handicap, of 70 sovs, five furlongs.—Girton Girl 9.2, Forth 9, Orange and Blue 8.6, Inspiration 8.4, Sally Horner 7.11, Solitary 7.11, Storyte lei* 7.4, Rapid 7.4, Wheturere 7.2, Wliawhai 7.2, Sentinel 7, Marisa 7, Stewards’ Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—Hohoro 9.4. Numa 8.8, Stra’havon 8.8, Black and Go.d 8.6, Lady Annie 8.5, Avalanche 8.4, VVaipuna 8.2, The Middy 8, Hautapu 7.12, Te Aroha 7.12, Lovelink 7.4, Seabii'd 7, Lilymea 6.10, Desdemona 6.10. GISBORNE RACING CLUB. Mr Chadwick has declared the following weights for the Gisborne meeting:— Flying Handicap.—Paria 9.2 The Needle 8.5, Hinetapauriki 8.3. Local Option 7.10, Horatio 7.9. Cadeau 7.7, Tonderghie 7.5. Probedia 6.9, Summer Handicap.—Taura 8.12. Freeland 8.5, Tukapa 7.11, Hinetapau iki 7.9. Whakawehi 7.8, Needlework 7.6, Martyrfeldt 6.13, Moura 6.10, First Hurdle Handicap.—Morpeth 10.6, Lurcher 10.4, Ambition 10.2. Roseplot 9.13, Hakaria 9.12, Inspan 9.10, Taiparu 9.5, Lady Osma, Waimata date Pearler). Borax, Ngapuhi, Makutu 9. First County Handicap.—Local Option 8.12, Faro 8.2, Parekereka 7.9, Sarakoff, Probedia 7.8, Sarilla 7.7, Momo Toa 7.2, Melion Hall 7, Lucks All 6.12. Goodwood 6.11, Hey wood 6.10. Park Stakes Handicap.—Paria 8.12 The Needle 8.3, Tutungareliu 8, Tukapa 8 Hinetapauriki 7.12, Whakawehi 7.10. Roseplot 7.10, Martyrfeldt 6.13.

Year Owner Winner Time 1898 Captain Russell Tigress m s. 0 49 1899 Sir G. Clifford Glenogle 0 48* 1900 Captain Russell Heiress 0 50 It 01 G. G. Stead Menscliikoff 0 49 1902 G. G. Stead Orloff 0 48 2-5 1903 Sir G. Clifford Treadmill 0 49 2-5 1904 G. G. Stead Silkworm 0 49 2-5 1905 G. G. Stead Muajeet 1 8 4-5

Yr Own er Winner \Yght Time St. lb. m. s. 1873 A. Oamobell Castaway 8 0 4 5 1874 1>. O’Brien Tambourini 9 13 4 5 1H75 H Redwood Korari 6 10 3 57 1876 H. Redwood Guy Fawkes 9 6 3 52 1878 F. Bolton Lara 7 7 3 44 1-5 1879 R. Ray h Maritana 9 4 3 4e 1-5 18>0 Hon. Robinson Foul Play 8 4 3 87 11-81 Hon. Robinson Natator 8 1 3 38 1882 G Ha' e Hilda 6 4 3 45 1883 P. Martin Mischief 8 10 3 41 1-2 1884 G. Bute The Poet 7 9 3 48 1-2 1885 D. O’Brien Tasman 9 6 S 88 1886 Major George Nelson 8 4 3 86 1-4 : 887 T. Hill Pneha 8 4 3 38 1888 G. G. Stead Beresford 7 8 8 37 3-6 18S9 E. Cutts Dudu 7 7 3 37 13':0 G. Hunter Cyni-ca 7 9 2 89 1-2 1891 G Hunter Cynisca 7 12 2 40 1891 G. Hunter Cynisca s 12 2 43 1893 F. Martin Retina 7 7 2 40 1894 T Sheenan Vogengang 7 7 2 41 1895 H. Te Kani Pere Mfibuki 8 6 2 39 1896! W. Douglas Brooklet 7 S 2 36 1-2 1897 W. J Jorgensen Strathbraan 7 6 2 39 189S G.G. Stead Uniform 9 3 2 37 4-6 1899 Hon. Ormond Daunt 8 6 V 87 1900 E. Cu ts LJjin Djin 7 11 2 38 1901 Hon. Ormond Renown 8 10 2 85 2-6 i 902 G. G. Stead St Michael 8 5 2 88 1-6 I O: D Gordon Advance 10 4 2 34 1-5 190W. Yo< ng Convoy 7 9 1905 G. G. Stead Nightfall 8 2 2 35