SPORTING

New Zealand Times, Volume LIV, Issue 9882, 13 April 1893, Page 3

SPORTING

f/j3LLiNGTe:< hacing club AUTUMN MEUITNG.

PreuMsnt—-H. D. B-H. Vice-Presidents—-J. Duthie and T. G. Macirthy* Q. H. Hem Troivmccr J, Mpfjnmty. Timekeeper N. Owe. Stewards J. Dunoan, F. Franklyn, L M. Haroourt, Dr Notfuian, J. Saunders, G. H. Sda!es» find C. p. akerrett. Starter—3. t’offolL Clerk cf fcht.OddJCST-J. Wilkins. Clerk of the dourte ;*~R. Rpafee., lUndlcappefr—J. .0,. sv?lfc. jtack Handlcapoer—A, Kirfg. Secretary— II; >i. Lyon; Meeting ,o! the ( Wellington Racing C-ub waa cdrnmencecl yesterday at the Jfiitt in fine weather., althou ,h ,the northerly wind waft unpleasantly The attendance numbared nearly 1500. Including a large proportion',of ladies. Among the vlsitora'were the‘Kcna. Captain and J. U. Ormond, Major George, Dr Connolly, Dr Newman, M.H.R., Mr George Fi«heP, M.H.R., Mr J, Duthle,- M.H.R., Mr 11. D. Bell, and Mr C. J, Johnston. The course was in excellent condition, arid the turf on the lawn was as elastic and smooth as velvet. The new stand, under which are the weighing room, stewards’ tbom, secretary’s office, telegraph office and press room, was greatly admired, and its adVantages’as compared with the old arrangements wete ffcnSrally rtjiprwlat?d, The new siding fcr.storting the mile races wss used for the first time in the Thompson Handicip, and, besides affording a much better view of the start from the stand, enabled the starter to do his w. ik with far less difficulty than at the old starling place on the curve. The general arrangements could scarcely he improved upon, and the steward*, secretary and other officers muit be congratulated upon their excellent management of all the departments. The citering in the grand stand luncheon room and bar was ably administered by Mr Oxenham, of the Victoria Hotel, Petone, who provided a capital lunch, while in the outside booths Mr T, Porter in No. 1 and Mr McLellan in No. 2 gave satisfaction to thoir numerous customers. During the afternoon the Truda Brothers rendered selections of high class music, which siderahly *n)lvehod the intervals between the Seeing. The investments In the tdtal.datorsi Which were worked by Mr Joseph Arnt-s and Mr Stock, amounted to L 5802, or about LSOO Ivss than was put through on the first day lust year. The sport was of an interesting character, and many of the races were productive of unexpected results. In the principal race, The Thompson Handicap, all the competitors except The Stranger were well supported. The Workman was the favourite, with Melinite and Kulnine next in demand, but notone of thrill was placed, the winner turning up in the VVtab Coast hors© Rangipuhi, who got away last and fairly Wintered in at the finish. Those who backed him received the very fair dividend of L 8 18s—after going throtiih the antiety of a protest, Mr OrimmJ’s beautiful lliare Thame rdn gaiHsly, but wag Outpaced at the finish by the whiner. The failure of the * Cradles * wan a great di?ap,pdiiitmeut to their iidnrleroufl supporters, ~ The Hurdle Race fell tp.the la.vumjtei Aorere, who iwed wonderfin, improvement ion his recent form in the Nprlh, and beat Bule-a-Weo’, who w *s second, somewhat eueiJy. The hapk events produced well contested races, and good dividends. were paid in both. The railway arrangements were better than usual, several carriages of the Mnnawnta Railway Company being used to supplement the Government rolliug stock. The following are the details of the racing : Teial Handicap, of 50 sovs; second horse 5 nova from the stakes. One mile. 157 Mr D. Knight's bl £ Prioress. 3yr«, by Furiri—Voltarina, B.it (McKeague) 1 112 Mr J. Freeth’s cb c Revolt, 3yra, 7*t 81b (Kingan) 2 65 Mr I*. F. Tancred’a r i Princess **f Whales, 3yrs, 7st 71b (inc. 21b over) {Daley) 3 Also started (including 21b over]; 33 Little Scrub, 7«tslb ; and 80 Cyrus, Cat 12lb. Revolt bolted while going to the starting f>ost, and went right round the course, causng the start to be delayed for 20 minutes. When at Inst the fl ig fell Revolt got rtway half a length in front of Little Scrub, with Tilhitaratd third and Princess of Whales last. Revolt Increased his lead to thiOe lengths at the babk, but apprpaohirig t . the frokd the field cldfed on him. Cytua now falling dway.last and Rripceas or Whal?p anc? Prioress , lybkfag dangerous. At tfiejprn, inty the .straight Friqreas was length.behind Revolt) and the race was now between, the two., ,A good finish resulted In Prioress getting home by a neck. Princess of Whales ivas two lengths away third and Gyrus last. Time, Imin 48sec, i Totuliaator, 493; dividend, L2 15s. I Houdle Handicap, of 80 sova ; second horse j to receive 10 sova from the stakes, Cne , mite and three-quarters. I 163 Mr J, Hickey's M g Aorere, aped, by Cost-off, Hat 71b (Hickey) 1 98 Mrs A. Coulter’s br g Bide-a-Wee, 1 aped. 10sb (H. Peters) 2 1 81 Mr J. Green’s ch g Oaklands, aged. 9jC (Laing) 3 i Also started—l 22 Disturbance, 10st 71b ; 25 ; Cyrus 11., 9it slb; 6 Timothy, 9at 31b. Timothy was first from the mark, followed by Bide-a-Wee and Aorere, and in that order they passed the stand, Oaklands lying fourth ana Cyrus fifth. Bido-a-VVee Was in front under the hill, and kept the lead along the batik etretqh, with Aorere gradually closing oh him; and Oaklands also improving biS position. At the last hiirdjo Aprere took Command; and finishing strongly, won by a cpppU of lengths, Oaklands being two lengths away, third, and Disturbance last. Time, 3ajin 2/aec. Total!sutor, 493 ; dividend, L2 13s. Hack Huddle Handicap, of 30 eovs; second horse to receive 5 sova from the stakes. One mile and a half. 67 Me F. Seccombe’s b g Jimmy, 6yrs, by Mangle, 9st 121 b ... (Owner) 1 107 Mr J. H. Prosser’s b g Pumau, syra, 9at 7ib (Laing) 2 109 MrT. Benton's b g Makomako, aged, lOstlOlb... (W. Buckeridge) 3 Also started—93 Donovan, lOst 91b (including 51b over); 64 Twilight, lOst 2lb; 128 Primus, Oat 101 b ; and 19 Donald Dinnie, 9st 61b (including Gib over). when the flag fell the field moved off in very straggling order, and soon assumed Indian file, Donald DinrJe going on with the lead, followed by Jim»<y and Twilight. They all jumped well, and closed up us they ran along the back stretch, tho order here being Jimmy, Twilight, MakotnakO, Donald Dinnie and Pumau. There Was little chahge until the last hurdle was negotiated, when Pumau cams through and challenged Jimmy, who led into the straight. The Wairarapa horse, hoWever, Whs not to be caught, and had rather an easy Win by two lengths. Makomako, who jumped anything but well, was a good third, and Donald Dinnie last. Time. 3min 1 l-ssec. To* talisator, 557 ; dividend, L 7 1»’. The Thompson Handicap, of 250 aovs; second horse to receive 30 sova and the .thi d hotae 10 sots from the stakes. One mile. 108 Mr XL Marumaru'a b h Rangipuhi, syrf», by Feve—Mystery Girl, 7«t 71b—including Tib pehalty ... . (Kittgan) 1 124 Hon J. D. Ormond’s b m Tbatne, 4yrp, Bat .i. ... (McKeague) 2 107 Hr T. W. Hutigerford's b ra Heather Bell, fiyrs, 7st 101 b ... fConnop) 3 2?6 Major N. George's b h The Workman, 4yrs. Dat 31b (Goldiug) 0 207 Mr G-. G. Stead’s ch m Melinite, 4yrs. Sat f (Derrelt) 0 147 MrD. Rutherford’s cb h Kulnine, 9yrs, Bst ... (Boyle) 0 86 Hon Captain Russell's br m Knna, Syrs, 7st l2ib (Lindsay) 0 82 Mr J. E. Nugent’s bl g Stranger, 6yra, 7st ... ... ... fßajrnor) (3 While taking her preliminary Hbather Bell threw her rider. Connop, and bolted, but was caught near the new starting plate which Was Used in this race fot the firet time. After a short delay Mr Powell despatched the field to a splendid start. The Workman got away a quarter of a length in front of Krimi, with Kulnine. Melinite and Thame close up, and Rangipuhi three lengths behind everything. On entoilng the back stretch Kulnine and Thame went to the front, The Workman going on third. The position of the leaders here changed continually, and approaching the road Heather Bell assumed command, and Rangipuhi began to go through his horses, while Melinite felt back last. Along the road Thame and Heather Bell were together lit the lead, with Kulnine third and The Workman fourth. Nearing the home turn Rangipuhi was seen coming on the outside at a great pace, and although Thame entered the straight first the Maori horse was in front of her 50 yards further on. The race was now over, for Rangipuhi came cn full of running, and although McKeague rode Thame vigorously it whs no use, and the West Coaster won easily by two lengths. Heather Bell was the same distance away third, Tho Workman fourth, Stranger fifth, Kulnine sixth, Melinite seventh, and Krina last. Time. Imin 46 l-ssec. Totalj'aator.|loß7 ; dividend, L 8 18s. A protest was entered against the winner for crossing in the straight, but after hearing the evidence the stewards confirmed the judge's decision. Back Handicap, of 30 sova; second horse to receive 5 sova from the stakes. One mile. 73 Mr H. Calthrop’a ch g Bonovnree, 3yrs, by The Mute—Maid of all Work, Sat 51b (McKeague) 1 115 Mr A. W. Cave's b g Sea Serpent. 3yrs, Sat Gib (Daley) 2 16 Mr W. Martin’s b h Frimero, 4yrs, Bst3lb (Fuzzard) 3 Also started—7s Brookfield. Sat JClb; ID Marama, Sat 81b; 134 Jack. Set 101 b (including 81b over); 20 Donovan, Sit 3ib; 24 Sweet Dream, Bst 31b; 142 Kent, 7st 91b; 5 Luna, 7bt 21b; 4 Nimrod, 7st;o Tim Pippin, 6«tloib. It was difficult to tell which got the best of the start, but after 100 yards had been traversed Jack was seen in advance of Kent, Brookfield and Primero. Four or five were bunched as they aame along the road, and as they approached the home turn Nimrod came through, and for a moment showed in front. Then Kent took command, and loud shouts heralded his victory, but 60 yards np tho straight Bonovoree came with a fast run and took the lead. Sea Serpent also coming fast and passing Kent and Nimrod. Though Daley rode resolutely he could not catch Booovoree, who won clevcrlv by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 49£sec. Totalisator, 630; dividend, L 7 13s. Stewards* Handicap, of 70 sova; second horse to receive 10 sova from the stakes. The winner of the Thompson Handicap to carry 61b extra. One mile and a furlong. 317 Mr XT. Marumaru’a b h Rangipuhi. syrs, 7st 51b (including 51b penalty) (Kingan) 1 106 Mr C. A. Dane's g g Musket, 4yrs, 7st (Connop) 2 40 Mr E. O. Calthrop’s bl c Monte Carlo, Syrs. 6st7lb ... . ... ... (Jenkins) 3 Also started—27 Stockfish. 6yrs, 6st lllb ; and 28 Legislator, 3yrs, 6at 81b. The Bag fell to a good start, from which Monte Carlo was the first to show out, followed by Stockfish and Musket, Rangipuhi being in the rear. The last named waited on his horses urjlil he got into the straight, where he went through very easily, and although Musket stuck to him gamely, he bad no difficulty in winning by a neck ; a length between second and third. Time, Imin 59Jsec, Totalisator, 518; dividend, LI Bs, Juvenile Handicap, of 100 sova; second horse to receive 15 sova from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. 184 Mr J, Paul’s br c Westmere, by Escutcheon —Leoneesa, 9st 51b (McKeague) 1

’ 81 Mr K. McKrr.zie'sc g t’urepo, Vrtfc-. (H: Reed) 2 254 Mr E. Cults* ht c Lakeahell, Ut 121 b :• . •; ' (Barry) 3 1 1C j Captain Kussel/d b f Noyade, Sit lllb * ■(Lindsay) 0 Pnrepo got slightly ths best of a capital *t:irt ami noon established a tvVo lengths’ lead of Lakcaheii, Westmere being last. Approaching tho road Westmere went up, and along tho ro ul Purepo bad a lengths lead, with all the other* in a bunch. Purepo was first in’C the Btrftlghfc, hut h>ro Westmere enroe up vefy fdst, rthd patching tile leader 100yds from hbrno beat llim tefy easily b| a UakeaholT ii iHnilefuto third ind laati Time, Irujii VS iTrirc. u;7 ; uivi(lend, L3Gs. • ■ J KAIfIWAT MinbVcAi, Of ,C 0 sove ; second horse to receive id hovb frufn the fita.ief*. liie wint rr of ivty previodi rnc.*. t(ie same aay to cairy a 711. penally.- Six furloimH. 511 Mr T. W. Hungetfords b g Wakawatea, Syrs. by Apreroont Becky Sharp. Bit lllb ... ... (Connop) 1 IC3 Mr 'W. Hunia’s b g La Grand, Dyrs. Est 71b ( I en “ an ) 2 137 Mr D. Kiiiebt’a H I;*'%' J I"l , 7st 9ib— including 71b penalty (GiHgEn) 3 No others started. Wakawatea got away in front, but was joined by Le Grand while running along the back. The latter was in front at the road, but it was evident that Connop wus simply biding his time. Ho took command again at the entrance to the straight, and won holding hard by a length. Iri yess was last throughout; Time, Imin 184« m, lotalisator, 811; dividend, Id. Cs. The following are the acceptances for today’e events Verbt Handicap. One mile and a quarter. st lb st lb Stepnlak ... 9 7 Wakawatea ... 8 J St Katherine ... 8 11 Monte Carlo ... 6 10 Hukdle UiNDic IP. One mile and a had. Aoreie 12 C Jacob " J! Disturbance ... 10 12 ()akland9 ... J o Bidoa-Wee ... 10 9 Timothy ... 9 0 Cyrus 11. ... 9 9 Hack Uuiidle Handicap. One mile and a

quarter. Makomako ... 10 8 Desdemona ... 9 10 Jimmy.;; ... 10 4 Pumau... ... 9 8 Twilight 9 12 Primus;. ..; J i ActUAiN Handicap. One mile and tmee fur*

longs. Rangipuhi ... 8 0 Melinite ... I O Thame 7 10 Knna 7 6 Kulnine ... 7 7 Musket 0 10 Heather Bell ... 7 7 HackPdat Uandioap. live furlongs. Marama ... 9 7 Plaxbourno ... 8 4 Bonovoree ... 9 1 Jenny I.md ... 8 0 Jack .. 8 12 Sweet Dream... 7 12 Hea Serpent ... 8 11 Kent 7 10 Brookfield ... 810 Waikmo ... 7 7 l3onovan ... 8 G Luna 7 4 Primero ... 8 4 Crystal... ... 6 10 Welter Handicap. One mile. Cretonne ... 10 3 Cyrus ... 8 5 Stranget ... 10 3 of Musket 9Vi Whdles ...JO JJtockHsh ... 9 5 Little Scrub .... 8 0 Le Grand ... 8 7 Legislator 8 0 TuMtnraia ...; 8 5 : . , IIEitETAUNdA Handicap. Five furlongs. Westmere ... 9 0 Purepo ... 7 0 Prioress ... 7 3

Tits FOK to-JJaY. Derby Handicap—Stepniak, 1; St Kalfietins, 2 ! Wakawatea, 3. v Hurdle Handicap—Jacob, 1; Bide-a-Wee, 2 : Timothy, 3. Autumn Handicap—Eangipuhi, 1 ; Kulnine, 2 ; Musket, 3. a . Welter Handicap—Cretonne, 1; Stranger, 2; Musket, 3, t t> Heretaunga Handicap—Westmere, 1; irurepo, 2; Prioress, 3, , . , - A good judge tells me that the following are the picks for the hack races Hack Hurdles—^Twilight, X ; 1 umau, 2; Jimmy, 3. o Hack Fiat-Kent, 1; Jack, 2; Maiama, 3.