SPORTING.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVIII, Issue 2724, 23 January 1896, Page 2

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

President, H. D. 801 l ; vice-presidents, E. Pearce and T. G. Macarfchy; judge, G. H Scales ; bon. treasurer, P. Franklyn ; timekeeper, N. Grace; stewards, Jas. Ames, W, E. Bidwill, J. Duncan,. Q. H. Harbroe, J. B. Harcourt. C. P. Skerrett, J. Saunders ; starter, H. Piper; hon. surgeon, Dr James R, Purdy ; clerk of --- the scales, J, Wilkins; handicap per, J. j 0, Evett; clerk of the course, Mq; Donald ; secretary, H, M. Lyon.

“ The largest attendance and the best day’s racing ever seen on the Hutt Park course ” was the general opinion expressed by those competent- to judge with regard to the Wellington Cup Day of 1896. Although the strong northerly gale made it.anything but pleasant on the. course such great interest was taken in the racing that the 50 0 visitors who were present simply ignored the wind, and determined to thoroughly enjoy the excellent sport', provided. The course was in perfect order, and the going first-class. The lawn, saddling paddock and surroundings looked beautifully fresh and green, and the grand stand, crowded with ladies in brilliant and charming costumes, made a perfect picture. The number of visitors from all parts of the Colony was unusually. large, and agreeable surprise' and pleasure was expressed by many visiting the Hutt Park for the first time at 'the excellent course and appointments provided by the club and the thorough manner in which racing is conducted by the Wellington Racing Club. '

The stewards and officials worked hard to. make the gathering a success, and are to be congratulated on the result of theirjaboura. Mr Scales as judge gave his decisions with unusual promptness and accuracy, and deserves every praise, for the manner in which he discharged his -onerous duties. The Club’s new starter, Mr H. Piper, is a worthy successor to the late Mr S, Powell, and the thoroughly practical and successful way in ..which he despatched the largo fields yesterday was a treat to witness. The close finishes in most of the different events must have been exceedingly gratifying tp Mr J :0, Evett, as handicappor. . / ' The largo amount of £lo|4Bß. was put through the totalizator during the day, .£2897 being invested on the Cup race alone, which is a substantial increase on the amount put through last year.

Minifie’a Band played capital selections, and was much appreciated. The luncheon, under Mr H. Price's supervision, was a decided improvement on those of former years. ••Although a larger number must have travelled by rail than in any previous year, the railway officials were fully equal to the occasion, and despatched the crowded trains well up to time. The ease and precision with which Air H, M. Lyon executes his multitudinous duties dd simply -marvellous, ahd to *his watchful- “ care and attention much of the success of the meetirigis due. The Cup furnished one of the finest races ever seen on the course. Lady Zetland was the o v\y one of the 15 acceptors to withdraw, and great-interest was taken by the public in the toilets of the remaining 14. The ladies mustered in strong force in the saddling paddock, and the. different candidates were eagerly scanned and admired by lovers of the thoroughbred. Saracen, on account of the withdrawal of Lady Zetland, claimed a lot of attention, and his magnificent proportions left nothing to be desired. Ho looked the picture of health and muscular development, and his looks along coat many an investor a pound. Skirmisher is also a splendid specimen of the thoroughbred, and looked fit and well, and his connections were very confident of success. Lorelei is a fine rakinar mare, and looked well able to carry her Bst 71b, The Shrew is one of the small sort; but the remembrance of her spring victories on thia r same course with high weights up made many support her chance. Rangipuhi never looked better. Spindrift was in the pink of condition, and gained many admirers. Panoply is a fine upstand-' ing horse,; but was neglected- on account of being stable,companion to Stepfeldt. Dreamland has been seen looking better. Stepfeldt is not a big one, but had the appearance of having undergone a sound preparation, and her party had backed her so freely that many looked upon the Cup as a foregone conclusion for the daughter of Nordenfeldt. Kent was as gay as .a two-year-old, and in great heart, but sadly disappointed hia connections in the race. • Pompom was considered oat-classed,, but Searchlight was given a chance on account of her appearance and breeding. Brooklet, by those who saw her run second to Lorelei at Palmerston, was voted a fair thing, and most of those who supported her did so on * the strength of that performance alone. That she is a sterling mare the time for the race proves, and as she is capable of carrying good imposts she shall probably be heard, of as successful on many more occasions in the future. Saracen ran a brilliant horse, and but for stumbling when makipg bis run at the entrance, to .the. straight would have very nearly .reversed positions with, the mare. - He made a wonder-. ful late run, and was going faster than any* thing else at the finish of the race.

The following are the results : Anniversary Handicap, of 100 sovs; second,

10 sovs from tho stake. One mile. 104 Mr T. H, Lowry’s b o Orion’s Belt, 3yrs, by Castor —Bangle, 7st (Including 21b over) ... ... . (Whittaker) 1 263 Mr W. Robertson’s ch ni Doris, 4yrs, Bst (P. Davie) 2 110 Mr G. W. Mcßae’s blk h Loveshot, , . 4yrs, 7st 61b. (M.- Williams) 3 209 Torpina, 8?t: • 163 Solitaire, Tst- 61b : 197 King’s Bowman, Vet 51b ; 111 The Miser, Csr 121 b : 19 Tuhrwai, fist llib ; 12 : Legislator, 6st 101 b, also started; : . '

From a fair start Torpina was first away, while Solitaire-.and Legislator hung at the

post. Solitaire ;socm ran through-her field, and doprivodTorpinaof the .load, carrying on the running to .Iho top turn, whore Doris and Loveshot made aiorward move,. and Solitaire fell back beaten. Once fairly in the straight Orion’s Bel; joined the- two Tenders, and a good race resulted in tho threc-ycar-old boating Doris by a nock,. with Loveshot two lengths away third. Time,"limn 45 l-ssoc. Dividend, £lO 10s. ' - : c '• Nursery Handicap, of-105 sovs ; second 15 sovs from tho stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. 258 Hon J. D. Ormond’s ch o Defiance, by Dreadn ought—Legacy, Sst , (J. Delaney) 1 82 Mr J. Clmafe’ab o St. Elmo, by Castor —Welcome Katie, 7st 4lb (0. Chaafo) 2 313 Mr J, Cbaafe’sbr c Antares, by Castor —Hilda, 7«t 61b', (J- Ohaafe) 3 74 Bavaria, 7st 7s tT; 94 Bimetallist, 7st 61b ; 119 Lorenzo, 7.st, also rah. -' ; _ •, ..Bavaria went very well in her preliminary, and gained a few friends. At the barrier Lorenzo refused to join his field. Attar a little delay Mr Piper seized a favourable opportunity, and .got-them away to a splendid-start, Antarcs "momentarily showing in front,' but St. Elmo at once rushed through, And,ied the field right .round to the .top of the straight, where the field* with tho exception of Bavaria, took .close order. : Defiance', gradually worked; his w-ay tq the front. Was bn terms, with the leader 100-yards from homej -aud the two fought out a desperate finish/which resulted in Defiance just getting home by a neck, with Antarea, half a length away, third ; the.rest close up. Time, Imin 20soc. .Dividend, £3

ss. . v \. .. . - The Wellington Cup,. of. 500 govs, second horse to receive .5Q. 1 sbyi, and the third horse 25 sovs, from the stakes. One ' - mile and a half. ■ ‘ \, 215 Mr W. Douglas’ .b in Brooklet, 4yrs, by Torpedo Rivulet*, *7st 31b -I : (D. Watt) I 318 Mr R. Allen’s' br- li-Saracen, 6yrs, by St. George— Fair . Nell, . Sst 31b ' : / ; ■’ (White) 2 232 Hon J. D. Ormond’s : br gSpindritt, .. 4yrs, by Nordcnfeldt—Spinnaker, 7st 111 b... ..C . ... (Delaney) 3 215 Mr S. H. Gollan’s b‘m Bessie McCarthy, syrs, Bst 81b ... (Stratford) 0 351 Mr J. Collins' Sat 71b ■ (Jenkins) 0 300 Mr J, B» Heid’a b h-Skirmisher, syrs, SstClb , (W.Clnrke) 0 456 Mr P. Moeller's br m The Shrew, 4yrs, Sst.llb ... , (Dcrrett) 0 90 Mr K. .Kahn’s b .h’‘Eangipuhi, ugod, 7st 121 b ... (Reedy) 0 . 52 Mr G. Wright’s b g Panoply, syra, Tat 111 b ... (Davis) 0 68 Mr D. McKinnon’s, b nv Dreamland, ; . aged, 7st Blb - ... i. ■ ". (Creamer) 270 Mr L, D. Nathan’s br m Stopfeldt, 4yrs, 7st 4lb . ... ... (Batman) 0 100 Mr W. Davies’ oh h Kehb 6yrs, 7st 31b (L, Matthews) 0 82 Mr J; Paul’s b g Pompomy 4yrs, 7st ’; (Raynor). 0 139 Mr Q. Hunter’s b in Searchlight, 4y*a,7at : i.. .(Whittaker) O’ .After the 14 horeefi had gone through their preliminaries, they wore*drawn up by the clerk of tho course, and paraded in front of the stand and lawn,’and the excellence of the field was at once apparent, nothing like the quality, having previously contested a Wellington Cup. When the field' reached tho starting post Rangipuhi’a rider discovered the horao had twisted one of his plates, and ho had to bring , the horse back to the saddling paddock , and have the plates removed. This necessitated a 'considerable delay, and by the time Rangipuhi had rejoined’ his field "several of the horses wore somewhat fractious. To make matters worse tho starting machine at the mile and a half post went wrong, and Mr Piper had to tako the field a few yards farther'back -to start them. A lot of time was cut to waste, , but ultimately the whole field moved off to a capital start, The Shrew being the first to show out, with Stopfeldt next, followed by Bessie McCarthy heading a closOly packed bunch: ‘. Passing tho stand Stopfeldt wafi in the load, with The Shrew, Panoply, Pompom, "Bessie McCarthy, Skirmisher and Lorelei close together, Spindrift, Brooklet, Searchlight and Saracen forming the front rank of the second division, and Dreamland thus early in the roar. Along the--back- Bessie McCarthy wont to the front,, followed by .The Shrew, Skirmisher and Stopfeldt. Kangipuhi and • Searchlight well-up; ,-ICont fell-back and joined Dreamland, and The Shrew began to lose her position. Skirmisher joined Bessie McCarthy at tho top turn, and Spindrift and Brooklet made, a forward move. Turning into the straight Brooklet >yria in front; with Spindrift' next, au<J Saracen’, .wha was disappointed in attempting, to got.through, coming fast. A great tussle, home roaultoq in Brooklet beating Saracen by half a length, with Spindrift the same distance away third; thou came BkirmisKer and Bb'ssie McCarthy heading tho ruck, : Dreamland apd Kent la?t. Time, 2miu SGieeo. Dividend, £l2 2s. . First Hurdle Handicap,' of 80 sovs ; second",- 10 sovs from the stakes. Two • miles." . ■ '■ . ' . T(JI MrJ, FreetVfl ch h Revolt, Cyrs, by Treason—Mischief, lO.st (P.- McGrath) . J 261, Hon J, D. Ormond’s bv.g Hopeful, 6yrs, list ..v\* 2

CO Mr M. Hobbs’ hr h Osman, aged, lOst 3 145 LiberatoiylSst 101 h; 96 Clarence, list 61b; 196 Auroa, 9wt 121 b; 35 Mutineer, 9st 71b; 32 Steel King, 9st 7lb,'also.started. . . Revolt and Clarence were the first to show in front from, a good, start, with Osman next. At the first hurdle. Mutineer ran off, and was not aftetwards with. Revolt carried the field along-at'a good pace, and jumped the . second hurdle just ia front of Osman,- Clarence dropping back. Passing the •• stand, Revolt still led, and Hopeful ran into third place, with Steel King last. The Tatter ran up into ; fourth place at the mile post, but soon dropped back pgamiVand- Liberator and Clarence made their efforts, but the loader, jumping in faultless: style* led into the straight full of running, with an advantage of two lengths, with Hopeful in hot pursuit. The latter failed- to .decrease the gap, and Revolt won easily, with Oeraam third, Auro& and Stool King;last. Time, 4min Uaoc. Dividend, .£5 10s. • First Welter Handicap, of lOOr'sova; second 15 sovsdrom the stakes ; minimum weight, Bst 71b. One mile and a quarter. 280 Mr W. Davies’ brh Strathbraan, by Apremont—Engagement, 4yrs, 9st 61b (lligw) 1 111 Mr E. Kahu’s b m Tuhiwai, syrs, Bst 71b ... ... (Reedy) 2 191 Mr Wi Hutaiia’s b g Hlaidcn, Gyrs, Bst —' - TOlb • ... - ... ...- (Barry)' 3

301 Silver Spec,..lost 71b; 49 Johnny Faa, 10st 31b ; 174 Salvo, lOst 2lb, also started. -Strathbra.au got . well away with Slaidon second, and Tuhiwai third, -Johnny Faa and Salvo bringing up the.rear. 'This order was maintained nearly the whole way, and the race was simply a procession, as the farther they went the farther Strathbraan got away, at length romping home the easiest of winhors hard held by six lengths, Tuhiwai second and Slaiden third. Silver' Spec, the favourite,* absolutely last. Time, 2min losec. Dividend, £3 lls. • > The President’s Handicap, .of 125 soys; second, 15 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a furlong. ’ 489 Mr M. Hobbs’ b*'m- Lady Zetland, aged, by Potkiu Warbeck ll,—Forget-me-not, Bflt i2lb . . ; (White) 1 135 Mr W. Davies’-b m Leda, 4yra, 7st 21b (L. Alatlhewa) 2 152 Mr T. H. Lowry’s, Orion’s Bolt, 3yrs, 7flf 21b (inc. 7lb penalty) , iWhittaker) 3 . 92 Revolution, 7at, also ran. From a splendid start Orion’s Bolt and Revolution cut out the running, with Lady Zetland next and Leda* last. This order was maintained -to the 1 'top' turiL'wherC the field were bunched. Turning into the straight, Leda get her head in'front, and - Wbito bringing Lady Zetland with a great rush, a splendid struggle* took place all down the straight, tho Southern mard getting the beat of it in the last fow:stridos,.aud beating Leda by a long neok. .Half a 'length away came Orion’s Bolt, with Revolution close up. Time, 2miu 2sec. Dividend, £1 lls.f First Handicap, of 75 sova ; second 'horse, 15 sovs'. from tljo stakes. Olio mile and a futiong. ' ' . * 87 Mr A. Hammonds b h King’s Own, syrs. by KingOolo— Contessa, 7st 51b : (O. Wdittakor) 1 474 Mr W. Homes’ Ebor li.,ugod. Bst 121 b ’ (Jenkins) 2 31 Mr C. Cross’ g ra Field Gan, syrs, 7«t (Delaney) 3 89 Swordfish, fist 81b; 83 Bona Fide, Bst 41b; I*9 Hillstono. 7str. 121 b ; 52 On Dit; 156 Listener, 7st 91b; 34 Dissenter, 7st 51b ; 127 Epsom, 7st 41b; 25 Sir Agues, 7st 41b; 76 First Result, 7st 4lb; 97 Vaseline, 7st 4ib, also started. .. v Mr took alot of trouble in arranging the big field in line in' front of the stand, and Vras well repaid,'for .on raising the barrier tho lot moved of simultaneously amid' a round of . applause from the public. Hillstono was first to show in front, followed closely by Dissenter, the others all in a bunch. All along the back Hi'lstone kept his lead, and Field Gun rah into third place. At the top turn King's Own got on terms with the leader, and Ebor IT.' showed out from the ruck. King’s Own turned into the straight with a clear length’s lead, and despite the vigorous riding/of Jenkins,-beat Ebor 11. easily by a length Field - Gun two lengths away third, with the others tailing off. Time, Xmin 59 3-sseo. Dividend; £ls 2s. Telegraph Handicap, of 100 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs. from the Stake. Six furlongs.- * '* 252 Mr ,P. F, Tancred’s; ch g King’s Bowman, 4yrs, by Forester—Princess

. Royal, 7at 101 b (C. Jenkins) 1 35D Mr A- Davis* ch g Acono, syra, Bst3lb *■ (,F. Davis) 2 95 Air George Hunter’s b m Searchlight, 4yra, 7st 111 b ' (C. Whittaker) 3 126 Solitaire, ,7at 12lb; 120 -Loveshbt, 7et 101 b; 27 Seabreeze, Vet 21b j 43 Sea Serpent, 7at 21b, also ran.

From an excellent fltarfc King’n Bowman wa:-} qiiielcoHfc on Ij!hi • with Aeono The former, making, every pout a winning ono, wan never headed, and flailed home the niiHioHfc of winners by a length from Aoono. with Searchlight two .lengths away third. Time, Imin 10 3*ssec. Dividend, £2 12s.

WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB. a . The Wellington Trotting Club commence te,oir Summer Meeting- at Miramar Park today, and conclude.the gathering on Saturday, ••’omo of the beat trotters in the Colony have arrived to take part at the meeting, and a splendid exhibition of trotting should result. Excellent arrangements have-been mad© to enable visitors to roach tbo CIlVs protty cour?o, as buses and cabs will run out at a nominal fare, .and as tho journo? U a pleasant drive, and not too far, a .big attendance of tlio sporting public is anticipated. Ato tali* sator will be worked under the supervision of Mr F. N. Jones, and tho-Wooting promises to bo a pronounced succors. [Br .Tb Whiti.J.. I fancy tho following will run prominently for the different events '• Trial Handicap (saddle), two miles. — ICiIANDALLAK.* ' Wellington Trotting Club' Handicap (saddle), two miles.—Cable. Pony Handicip (harness), two miles. — Norma. T© Aro Handicap (bafcn'esa) two miles. — Hampton. Pony Handicap (saddle), two miles. — Billy Buttons. Handicap (harness), one mile,— Electric Handicap (saddle), one mile.— Invictusj. FDXTON RACES. fiy T*'legnt'ph,-~-Preßg Association. Fox ton, January 22. Tho Foxton Racing Club’s Hack Meeting took p’ace to-day. There- was fine weather and a good attendance. Fi.tino Stakeh, bU furlongs.—-Reality; Bst 2lb, I ; Sodgobrook, Bnfc 51b,. 2 ; Airlie, Cat 71b, 3. Dividend, JO3 11a. Tkial Hurdle Rack, one mile and a half. —Electro, I; Cloatlight, 2 ; To Uku, 3. Eight others started. Dividend, £0 4s. Handicap Hurdle Race, ono mile and fhrco-ijnartera. Pyrites, 10« t 21b, 1; Nat, ) lost, 2 i Bush Girl, 10stf>lh,*3. Dividend, £\. Foxton Handicap, one mile and a half.— Swift, B'»t 3Jb,.1; Review, Bst 21b, 2; Slumber, 7«t 101 b, 3. Time, 2Caiu 40 2-sscc. Dividend, X 8 sk. Annivkhsauv Stakeb, one mile.—Acme, 1 ; Stockade, 2 ; Opai, 3. Dividend, £2 18s. Electric Handicap, five furlongs.— Sedgebrook, Bsfc 111 b, 1 ; Reality, Bst 7lb, 2; Flying Shot, list 41b, 3. Dividend, £4 4a. Stewards' Stakes, ono mile and a quarter.—Swift,' Bst 51b, 1 ; Review, Sat 41b, 2 ; Undine, 7at 131b,'3. Dividend, £2 14s, Welter Handicap, one mile and a distance.—Flying Fish, lOat 21b, 1 ; Opai, Bst 71b, 2 ; Violet, Bst 71b, 3. - Dividend, .£4 18». Little Hero's time in tho Farewell Handicap at the Johnsonvillo Trotting Meeting was smin 48sec, not Srain 37800.- .