SPORTING.

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 8009, 14 February 1887, Page 3

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON LACING CLUB,

SUMMER MEETING.—SECOND DAY. Patron : Ilia Excellency Sir Francis William Drummond Jervois, K.0.M.G., L.B. President : Sir William Fitzherbevt, Vioe-prcsidents : Measra J. S. M. Thompson and Jamca McDowell. Judge : Mr T. G. McCarthy. Stewards : Messrs J. D. Baird, J, Duthie, H. S, Fitzherbert, M.H.R., F. Franklyn, T, G. McCarthy, J. Saunders, G. 11. Scales, Starter: Mr A. Young. Timekeeper: Mr S. Kolm. Hon. Treasurer: Mr J. McDowell. Handicapper: Mr J. 0. Brett. Clerk of Scales: Mr John Wilkins. Clerk of Coarse: Mr Thomas Smith. The Wellington Racing Club, if general opinion is of any value, did not show great wisdom in postponing theseoondday’s racing of their summer meeting for a week. Nevertheless the meeting was comparatively well attended, there being about 800 people on the coarse daring the afternoon. The weather was all that could be wished for—fine and clear, with a slight breeze blowing—and the racing was ‘very good. The deference paid to punctuality, however, was not what it ought to have been. A great deal of time was lost in the first two or three races, and the Racing Club Handicap, which was to hare been started at a quarter to four, was started an hoar later. The last train, consequently, did not arrive in town till after 7 o’clock. This is a direction in which the Stewards of the Club invariably sin, and they will make their meetings ranch more popular if in future leas attention is paid to the totalisators, and more to the convenience of the people who attend the races. Otherwise there was no cause for complaint, for the racing was good, the start, ing (as Mr Young’s always is) excellent, the totalisators worked very satisfactorily, and the general management was all that could be desired. Racing was started at 1 o'clock with the Hutt Park Handicap, _ which fell to Mr T. Thompson’s gelding Little Scrub, who was capitally ridden by Hockley. Tit Bit was a warm favorite for this race, bat he ran last, having broken a blood vessel on the journey. The Hurdle Race resulted in a win for Kingask, who came very fast at the finish and beat Aroha on the post. The Local Handicap was won by “Mr Leopold’s ” Tornado, who returned his backers the handsome dividend of £l4 Bs. '’ Mr Leopold’s” other nomination, Giriri, ran a good second. The Racing Club Handicap fell'to Captain Russell's mare Tigredia. The finish in this race was a magnificent one. In the straight Reeves, who was riding the mare, had a slight lead of Charmer (who was going splendidly), and thereupon took a steady pull at Tigredia. Charmer, however, had not had nearly enough, and came again, the resalt being that Tigredia had all she coold do to win, only just managing to get her head in first. Charmer’s form astonished

• great many, and it is evident that unless he goes back he will be beard of in a big race. The other local horse, The Shah, ran

well, and was a good third. Administrator ran fourth, and Tit Bit (who had not, apparently, got over his accident) was last. An extra Hack Race was won by Taurika, and the Selling Race fell to Te Whiti, Forward running second. The Consolation Handicap was won rather easily by Mr Tanored’s filly Princess Royal Charmer was well let in in this race, bnt he displayed a frightful temper, and obstinately refused to try. Following are the details of the races Herr Park Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sots from the stakes. Three quarters of a mile, Mr T. Thompson’s gg Little Scrnb, 6yrs , 7st ... (Hockley) 1 Mr J. Saunders’ b g The Shah, 4jrs, Bat 71b ■ ... (Williams) 2 Mr P. F. Tancred’a oh m Revoke, 4yrs, 7at ... ... (Cuneen) 3 Also started, Tit Bit, Bst, and Giriri, Tab 91b. Scratched —Forester, 9st Bib, and Teddy Ynilo, 7st. From an excellent start. Revoke went away to the front, The Sbah bringing tip the rear. Little Scrnb held second place, but nearing the road he dropped astern, and Tit Bit and Giriri went up to Revoke. Approaching the straight, however, Hockley (who handled his horse beautifully) brought Little Scrub up and took the lead. At the same time The Shah came up with the rest. In the straight Little Sorab cams away and won just as he liked by two lengths from The Shab, Revoke a fair third, Giriri fourth, and Tit Bit last. Time, Imin 17|seo. Totalisators (three working as one) —535—83 on the winner ; dividend, £5 16s. Hohdls Handicap, of 80 sovs; second horse, 10 sovs from the stakes. About two miles. Mr H. Lunn’s b g Kiugask, aged, list. (Kingau) 1 Mr W. Weston's hr g Aroha, aged, Hat. (Stuart) 2 Mr A. MoColl'fl b g Orient, 9st 101 b. (Herd) 3

Also started—Master Agnes, 12st. Scratched—Volcano, 9at; and Reputation, Sat 71b, - The race needs very little description. Orient jumped away with the lead, closely attended by Aroha, Master Agnes and Kingask tailing away in the rear. In this order they passed the stand. Orient and Aroha leading the other two by six lengths. Around the back Kingask went away from Master Agnes, and Aroha assumed the lead. Coming into the straight Orient (then second) led 'Kingask by about four lengths, but in the straight run home Kingask came vary fast, and won by a length from Aroha, -Time, Amin. Totalisatora—sß3, 139 on the winner; ' dividend, £3 15s. Local Handicap, of 55 sovs; second horse, 10 sots from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. Mr J. Leopold’s ch g Tornado, 3yrs, 7st 81b ... ... ... . (Avery) 1 Mr J. Leopold’s oh m Giriri, 6y rs, 9st 51b (Sutherland) 2 Mr F. Anatey’s blk g Black Regent, 3yrs, 6st 51b... ... ... ... (Peters) 3 Also started Reputation, Bst 121 b; Buccaneer, # 7st 51b; and Nikau, 6st, Scratched —The Shah, Idst slb. Tornado took the lead at the start, and was never caught, winning easily by a length and a-half. Time, 2miu ISaeo. Totalisatora—480—30bn the winner; dividend, £l4 Bs. Extra Hack Race. This was won by Taunka, who easily beat ten others, and paid a dividend of £3 4s;, Wellington Racing Club Handicap, of 200 sovs; second hbrse • 25 sovs and third 10 sovs, A mile and three-quarters. Captain Russell's b m Tigredia, by Leolinus Amobja, syrs, Bst 6lb (Reaves) 1 Mr A, Turner’s ch h Charmer, by Ring of Clubs Charm, 6yrs, Cat 101 b .(Holmes) 2 Mr J. Saunders’ b g The Shah, by St, George— Bed Rose, 4yrs, 7st 31b (Williams) 3 Also started —Administrator, Bsb 71b (Vaile), and Tit Bit, 7at 101 b (Derrett). Scratched —Pasha, 9at 61b. .. _ , Betting at the post—6 to 4 Tigredia, 2 to 1 Tit Bit, 5 to 2 Administrator, 7 to 1 Charmer, 10 to I The Shah. Mr Young effected a good start, and sent bis field away all together. Charmer and Administrator went to the front, the former leading. After them came Tit Bit, The Shah, and Tigredia, the latter having started rather badly. Passing the straight Administrator had a slight lead of Charmer. A length away were The Shah sad Tit Bit, while Tigredia was still in the rear. Around the top turn, however, Tigredia went up very fast and took third position. In that order—Administrator and Charmer leading, with Tigredia separating them from Tit Bit and The Shah. ■.. As the road was neared theyallbegan to close up, and Administrator in the lead - gave place to Charmer, 9vor the road Tigredia improved her■. position and took. - second place, while The Shah came up and passed Administrator, These three entered the straight almost together, and a grand race home ensued. Tigredia gradually overhauled and passed Charmer, and boat him all out by a head. The Shah, a length away, third. Administrator was fourth, and Tit Bit last. Time, 3min llseo. Totalisatora —843—315 on the winner; dividend, £2 Ss. . Selling Race; of 20 sovs. Minimum " weight, Bst 71b. One mile. This was won by Te Whiti, with Forward second, the other starters being Nikan, Taurika, and Trooper. The winner paid a dividend of £2 2a, and was bought in at the upset price, £2O. , Consolation Handicap, of s,osoys; second v 1 bone 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Mr P. F. Tanored’s b m Princess Royal, '■ 3yrs, fist 71b ... ... . ••• t ••• * Mr Tuhorangi’s b g Smooth, 4yrs, 6st 71b - Mr A. Turner?* b h Charmer, syrs, Sst 3 These were the only starters. Master Agnes, Sst 101 b, being scratched. From a yrretched start Smooth went to the front . ' with Princess Royal in close attendance. Charmer away in the roar. At the rpad Princess Koyal passed Smooth, and main- ■ brining her lead, won easily. Charmer, who showed a lot of temper, was lost, Totalisators 400—133 on the winner—dividend, £3 14*. Tigredia and Fardingalohavebeouscratohed for all engagements at Manawatu masting, FORBHRY TRAINING NOTES. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Dunedin, February 12. - At Forbury this morning Quibble did a ptrocg two mil* gallop* Apropos bring with

him for a mile and a half. Siivermark and i Lady Ellen, bringing homo Patrician and Derwenter, did a mile gallop^at a good strong pace, and Mokoia arid St Swithiu six furlongs at top speed. Jealousy, Captain Cook, and Everlon Lad did an easy two mile galop. St Clair did a useful spin with Argouaut, the former shaping better than usual. Fairy Maid had the best of Miss Webster in a mile spin. Trapper, Garibaldi, Fanny, Mistake, Ike, and Iris had useful light exercise. Molly Bawn cantered a mile, then did a mile pretty fast. Most of the horses here are in a very forward condition. Wildrake has been scratched for all engagements at the Dunedin meeting.

DUNEDIN ACCEPTANCES AND NOMINATIONS. Dunedin, February 13. The following acceptances and nominations were reoeiyed last night:— Hurdles, one and a half miles. —Bordermas, list 121 b; Kingask, list3lb ; Trapper, 10sb 121 b ; Garibaldi, 10at 91b ; Aroha, lOat 81b ; Mammoo, 10. it 41b ; Ravenswood, 9at 101 b ; Azitn, 9st 71b ; Cathedral, Sat 121 b ; Tommy, Bst 71b. Publicans’ Handicap, sixfurlongs.— J aok, Bab 41b ; Apropos, Bst 3lb; Rocket, Bst 21b j Molly Bawn, Bst lib ; Vinaigrette, 7sf Sib ; Silver Prince, 7at 51b ; La Rose, 7st 41b ; Fog, 7st; Viking, 6st 41b ; Gaiety, Gst 31b; Jealousy, Gst 31b ; Ironsides, Gst 31b; Mokoia, Gst; St Clair, Gst. Stewards* Purse, Welter, seven furlongs.—Kussley, IGsclOlb; Leon, 9st 121 b; Captain Cook, 9st 91b ; Talebearer, 9at6lb; Melville, 9at 61b; Mirella, 9st 31b; Silver Prince, 9st 2lb; La Rose, 9sfc; Fog, Bst 131 b; Arch Duke, Bst 101 b; Viking, Bst 31b. , Champagne Stakes, 250 sovs. Six furlongs. Gipsy King, Sextant, Rose and Black, Kimberley, St Swithin. Selling Race. —lke, £4O; Nelly, Mokoia, Kiccarton, Teddy Yuile, Mias Webster, £2O each; Land Leaguer, Nonpareil, Tongariro, Camerine, Tenakoe, The Brewer, £lO each.

Maiden Plate. Mistake, Jealousy, Itepo, Argonaut, St Clair. Railway Plate. —Rocket, Molly Bawn, St Clair, Apropos, Kimberley, Sextant, Siivermark, St Swithin, Repose. Tally-ho Handicap. Two miles and a distance. Borderman, Faugh-a-BaUagh, Trapper, Aroha, Mammoo, Cathedral, Garibaldi, Kingask. City Stakes. Five furlongs,-—Kimberley, Repose, Wakatipu, Gipsy King. Rose and Black, Siivermark, Streamlet, Shiftnal, St Swithin.

Novel Race. One mile.—Nelly, The Brewer, Talebearer, Ironsides, LandLeagner, Teddy Yuile, Tommy, Viking, Everton Lad, Miss Webster, Puck, Nonpareil, Ike, Ricoarton, Gold Dust, Mistake, St Ives, Moa, Molly Bawn. Suburban Handicap. One mile and a furlong.—Jack, Melville, Derwenter, Tit Bit, Rubina, Vinaigrette, Archduke, Viking, Quibble, La Ross, Captain Cook, Merella, Silver Prince, Itepo, Fog, Leon, Kussley, St Clair.

Steeplechase. Three miles.—Faugh-a-Ballab, Moody, Aroha, Mammoo, Trapper, Kingusk. Hopeful Stakes. —Kimberley, Repose, Wakatipu, ’ Gipsy King, Rose and Black, Vinaigrette, Teddy Yuile, La Rose, Mirella, Silvermark, Silver Prince, Itepo, Streamlet, SMftnal, Fair Nell, St Swithin, St Clair. Marshall Memorial Stakes.— Rubina, Spade Guinea, La Rose, Itepo, Silver Prince, Leon, Russley. Flying Handicap. —Spade Guinea, Jack, Vinaigrette, Melville, Nelly, Tit Bit, Teddy Yuile, Hermitage, Quibble, La Rose, Captain Cook, Eookot, Mirella, Apropos, Itepo, Fog, Silver Prince, Ironsides, Molly Bawn, Russley, St Ires, St Clair, Mokoia.