THE TURF.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 3443, 26 May 1898, Page 3

THE TURF.

OTAKI MAORI RACING CLUB. SECOND DAT. By Oue Special Repoeter. It is said that Borne people do not care how they take their pleasures. This is undoubtedly correct in bo far as racing is concerned, as followers of the turf will attend a good meeting, wet or dry, and enjoy it even though a drenching rain is falling. The attend j.uoe at the uoaai Hack Meeting yesterday was no .so largo as on the previous day, a fact which may be attributed to the bad weather prevailing. A goodly number of Wellington sports put in an appearance, ns well as a large number from the outlying districts. Kain fell the previous night, and the going was very soft, which militated against good times being made Tho racing was, on the whole, good. I’he publio appeared to be fairly on the mark, except in the last race, in which Mayday (whose victory was forecast in Tee Times) paid 12 guineas. There was a large field in tho opening event . This fell to Tommy Atkins, who had a very com fortable victory from Hon George. The Otaki Cup winner. Bush Rose, displayed great dash of foot in the Banfurly Stakes, which he won from Sing Song. The winner carried much more weight than he, did on the day previous, and showed racehorse form. Uhlan ran well, but the mad knocked him clean out, and be collapsed before the straight was entered. The winner paid £5 17a —a very acceptable dividend. They say that nothing stops a good horse, and Marina's win under list Tib demonstrates that fact. In the hurdles the issue looked doubtful in the straight, but Marina’s great paoe saw her through and she won by a length and a half. This made her third win daring the meeting. She also started in a flat race, the Jubilee Handioap, in which she ran third. One of the most consistent mares at the meeting was Sing Song, who ran splendidly on the first day, and won the Winter Oats Handicap yesterday. It was an absolute “ moral ” bar accidents, and Tui’s daughter won practically as she liked. There was a large number of scratches for the Railway Handicap, for which half-a-dozen started. It was the greatest of soft things for Oracle, the Castoff horse, who simply romped in. Babin, beaten by Oracle the day previous, annexed the Stewards' Welter in racehorse fashion, and an inquiry was instituted by the stewards in. regard to alleged inconsistency. After consideration it was 'deoided to adjourn the matter, the club impounding both the stake and the machine money. A dividend of 12 guineas was paid over the-last race of the day on Mayday, a coastal mare, who defeated a good field, Whario panning second. Tho sum of J8419S was passed through the machines, controlled by Mr Joseph Ames, tho total for the two days being -CIO,IGB. Bellowing are the results Teial Handioap, of 50 sots; second, 10 BOVS. Three quarters of a mile. t 143 Mr C. E, Major’s b g Tommy Atkins, 4yra, by Vanguard —Paraki, Set 101 b (Jenkins) 1 9 Mr J. Lowe’s b h Hon George, 4yrs, gat (McPherson) 2 69 Mr G. Williams’ blk g Royal Guard, 3yrs, Sat3lb (Pagan) 3 Also started—77 Taplow, 9st (Thomas); 12 Derringcotte, Bit 51b (Manning) ; 78 Te Taiaha, Sat 31b (G. Reads); 10 The Charlatan, Bst (Barry); 20 Sbylook, 7st 131 b (Williams) ; 11 Wavelet, Tat 81b-(H. Fowler); 42 The Masher and Pnanga (bracketed); 34 Kaponga and Laurestina (bracketed); 31 Esperanza and Totia (bracketed)! The scratches were—Bata, The Soont, Cornea and Miss Beattie. A- very bad start was effected, Royal Guard assumed the lead, followed by Tommy Atkins. Jn the turn tho leader had a two lengths’ advantage, but Tommy Atkins was in charge by tho time the straight was reached, and oom’ug on won comfortably from Hon George, who made a good finishing dash, and passed Royal Guard. Te Taiaha was fourth, Sbylook fifth and Esperanza next Time, Imin 22 3 sseo. On tto maohiae, .£538 ; dividend. £3 7a. Banpoely Stakes Handicap, of 100 sova; second, 15 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 106 Mr W. Lemon’s hr g Bash Bose, 4yrs, bv Torpedo Primrose, Bst 81b (J. Heroook) 1 102 Mr M. Sullivan’s oh m Sing Song, syra, 9jt 31b (Gillot) 2 67 Mr W. Robinson’s b o Te Hapnku, 3yrs, 7st 13lb (S. Lindsay) 3 Also started—2sl Ruby Twist, 9st 31b (L. Matthews); 44 Stockade, syra, Bst Ulb (J. McTaggart); 71 Uhlan, 4yrs. Sat 21 b (E. Russell) ; 60 Thrush, 6jrs, ?at 3lb aT. Wilson). Nukurau was scratched. The field got well aw y together. Uhlan taking the lead before the enclosure was reaohed. Bush Rosa lying second, Thrush - third. At the back Uhlan was leading by two and a-half lengths, Baby Twist seoond. Bush Bose here commenced to go up, and at the turn Unlan fell back absolutely last, Sing Song making a forward movement. Bush Rose had command in tho straight, and, stalling off a ohallentte by Sing Song, won rathpr comfortably ; To Hapnku thirl. Time, 2min 22500. On the machine, 691; dividend, £5 17a Second Hurdles, of 60 sots ; second, 10 sovs. One mile and a half.

211 Mr J. W. Procter's b m Marina, by Sou’-weater Barbelle, list 71b " (L. Proctor) 1 23 Mr W. E. Corlett’a oh g Master Jack, 6yrs, 9st 51b (W. Neary) 2 18 Mr W. B. Bniok’a eh“ g Persimmon, 6yrs, lOst 31b ... ... (Walton) 3 Also started—lo 6 Nayborn, lOst 41b (T. Lind); 33 Pyrites, 9st 111 b (Moore); 21 Volta, 9st 81b (A. Jenkins); 81 First Beanlt, 9st 71b (Francis); 6 Como Again, 9st (McLaughlin) ; 8 Wbaiaipo, pat (J. Donovan). A)1 st*rtod. Coma Again took the lead from a good start, but baulked at the hurdle in front of the stand and took no farther part in the race. The running was carried on by Persimmon. At the turn, Marina, Persimmon and Master Jaok were together. The favourite took command in the straight, and although the issue was in doubt at the half-distance, Marina camp away and got home by a length.' and a half from Master Jack, Persimmon a fair third. Time, 3miu 7 l-sseo. On totaliaator, 510; dividend, £2. 35. ' . ■ Winter Oats Handicap, of 50 sova; seoond, 5 sova. One mile. 128 Mr M. Sullivan’s oh m Sing Song, svrs. by Louis d’Or—Tui, 9st 91b (Gillet) 1 19 Hr X. James’ Trask, 3yrs, 7et (Wilson) 2 48 Mr J. Cross’ hr f Volley, 7st 21b (Julian) 3

Also ttarted—26l Tupphi, Bst 101 b (0. Jenkins ; 48 Te Hapnku, Bst 51b (Lindsay); 7 lots, Tat 111 b (J. Armstrong); 83 Tommy Atkins, 7»t Ulb (G. Reqde); 21 Euasley Belle, 7st 71b (J. IJoroock); 19 Master Hume, 7st 51b (Walton). All started. A splendid race. The field was bunohad at the back and at the turn. lota did most of the running, Trask being his most immediate attendant. In the straight Tnpul-i was in front, bnt before the distance was reaohed Sing Song shot out,and had a very easy victory from Trask, who was a length and a half away, Volley being a good third, Tupnhi fourth. Time, Imin 54«e0. On the machine, 628; dividend, £4 Bs. Railway Plate, of 50 sova; seoond, 10 , sova; w.f.a. Five fnrlongs.

361 Mr W. Best’s b g Oraole, Syra, by Castoff - Pamela, lOst Ulb (L. Matthews) 1 163 Mr G. A. Nicholson's blk g Guardfish, 4yrs, 10at Ulb (C. Berkett) 2 56 Mr G. Williams’ b m Off Chance, syrs, lOst 12ib ... ... (Hands) 3 Also started-20 Marionette, lOst 121 b (MoTaggart); 72 Splinter, lOst Ulb (Thomas); 14 Oonspirer, 9st filb (P. Barry). The scratches were Tupnhi, Sylph, Mayday Volta. Tauanui, Taplow, Kaponga, Stockade, Pistolgrip, Enbin, The Aroher, Whario, Derringootte, Eoyal Guard, Wilson, Lanreatina and Cornea. This race is easily described. Oraole got a good start and : had a clear advantage at the bend. , In tho" straight he was not troubled and won bands down from Gnardfish and Off Chance. Time, Imin 8 3-flaeo. On the machine. 691; dividend, -fil 14s, Stewards Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs i seoond 5 sovs. One mile and a dis-

bv Tasman Rnbina, list 21b !ri (Thomas) 1 23 Mr A. Watson’s b g Thrush, fiyrs, Sat 21b (Williams) 2 10 Mr A. Fergnsson’s b m Kimlook, 4yra, Bst 41b (?ritohard) 3 Also started (Matthews) ; 175 Bodarn, 9at 41b (MoTaggart) ; 26 Cavendish, 9st 31b (Bnokeridge) ; 6 Derringcotta, Oat (A. McKay); 3 Kaponga, Sst 31b (Horoock); 3 Laitore, Sat (MoPheraon) ; 7 Huntingdon. Sat (Hands). The soratohea were—Sing Song and Totia. The field got well away together, Swordfish being in the front, Enbin being his immediate attendant. At the turn Bimlook had run up to the two leaders, and Rubin took command. He eventually won very comfortably from Thrush, who came up in the straight and passed Eimlook. Hodara was fourth, Laitere fifth, Swordfish and Derringootto next. Time, 2min 12 1.55e0. On the machine, 651 ; dividend, j 62 Bs. Jobiube Handicap, of 55 sovs; second, 10 sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. 42 Mr P. Coffey’s b m Mayday, syrs, by Foulshot —Miro, Tat 121 b (Wallace) 1 104 Mr W. A. Donald’s b g Whario, 4yrs, Sst (Ayres) 2 72 Mr J. W. Proctor s b m Manns, tiyrs, 7stlllb (Jenkins) 3 Also ran—s 6 The Archer, Bst 131 b (Williams) j 42 Sylph, Bst 121 b (Fowler) ; 139 Rochester, Sat 51b (Barry) j 13 Off Chance, Sat 41b (Hands) j 59 Christmas Eve, Tat 131 b (Herooek): 5 Kaimia, Tat 51b (Walton) ; 19 Te Taiaba, Tet 51b (Q. Beade) ; 11 The Scout, Tst 3'b (Julian): 18 Kata, fist 121 b (Russell); 4 l isuount, fist 91b (Daniels) ; 4 Puanga, 6at Tib (Wilson); 1 The Masher (Matbie). The soratohea were : Nukurau, Canet, lota, Sir Novice and Laureatina. The start was not a good one. After the word Wfts given to go, Sylph went to tie

front, and led to the iurn, whore tho field commenced to clcse up In tho straight Mayday came uu. as did V.’liarly, bat the former, stalling iff til opposition, got home by a length and a half, Marina third. Time, imin 22 2-sse r. On tho machine, SSO ; divi ■ lend, Xl2 12i. WANG .NUT JOCKEY CLUB RACE A K. Xolitjratth, — Press Association. VVANOi.vur, .May 25 Thor* was a largo attendance but wrotubeo veatb-. -' 'or the second day’s racing. Follow, ing art- r. 'suits of to day’s races : VViNTEa Oats, one mile and a halt. 216 Mr J. S. Bristol’s b g bight, Cyrs, bv Sou’-Wester—Gladiator mare, 7<t 31b (Price) 1 55 Mr B. Morse’s br g Surrey, 3yrs, Vsi 51b ... (button! 2 155 Mr F. H. Lambert’s br g Crusoe, Syts (Gaorg"’: 3 ..on v l.v. Time, -n'.a 4j 2-.,soe, V.:.lend, -Si 13s. Sf.cokd, Handicap Hurdles, about tw miles. iffs Mr G Hope’s br g Torpina, syrs. bv Torpedo Christina, 10? t 71b (vVool-.y) ! 115 Mr J. T. Morse’s b g Dante, aged, Ihst 71b (W. Laing) 2 325 Mr G. Hope’s b h Miesfire, syrs, 12st (Moore) 3 Also started—GO Britannia, 9st. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min llseo. Dividend, £A 10s. Grandstand Steeplechase, about two miles and a halt. 182 Mr Thos. Scott’s br g Plain Bill, 4yrs, by Flintlock —Flora McDonald, 12st 81b (Higgins) 1 102 Mr R Higgio'o brg Claymore, aged, 9st 111 b (Alexander) 2 274 Mr J. J. Russell's b f Riot, syrs, 9st 71b (Arnott) 3 Als > started —183 Tally-ho, list 31b ; 69 Bradshaw, lOat; 59 Troubadour, 9st i2lb this race, which was run m a drenching downpour, was characterised by some splendid jumping. Won comfortably by a couple of lengths. Time, smin 31 3-sseo. Dividend, £3 Cs. Uontkkb’ Hubble Race, about two miles. 19u Mr J Green’s b g Cloister, aged, by Hike —Uoligieuae, lOst lllb (Mr Harley) 1 52 Mr H. H. Jackson’s e g Frisco, lOst 71b (Mr Wynn-William") 2 100 Mr G. H. Wilson's b m Vigil, fiyrs, list 41b 'Mr A. Wil-on) 3 Also started —127 Scimitar, list 71b. rime, 4miu 16 3 ssec.- Dividend, -61 3v. Hack Huedles, one mile and a hiif. 193 Mr A. Leicester's bin Alpine, syrs, ' by Isaac Wa'ton, list 9.b . . (Walls) 1 180 Mr Q C h unberlain’s br g Cairo (Stevens) 2 37 Mr E. J. Barns’ bg Spearshot, Cyrs, 9st (Arnbtt) 3

Also stalled —100 Violet, 10.31 slb. Won easily. Time, 3min 3 l-sseo. Dividend, £2 Pinal Steeplechase Handicap, about two miles. 97 Mr J. Goodsou’s blk g Bradshaw, aged, by Ua t-off—Lady, 9=t 71b (Higgins) 1 78 Mr J. T. Biake’s b m Tally-ho, aged (Sweeney) 2 140 Mr B. Biggie's Claymore, lOst ... 3 Also started—l 77 Hedberry, lOst 121 b. Time, 4min 27 3-oaeo, Dividend, £4 18s. Hack Flat, one mile. 44 Capture, 7st 71b (MoGregor) 1 220 Worry, 7st 71b | 143 Disoord, 7ac 3 b 3 Also started—34 Woodman and 185 Queen’s Guard. Won ea-i!y. Time, Imin 51 2-sseo Dividend, £l3 17s. TAKAPUNA J.G. MEETING. Auckland, May 25. The following are the acceptances received for the second day’s racing at tne Takapuna J.O. Winter Meeting on Satuiday Hack Handicap, seven furlongs. —Favona, 9st 21b ; Doneraile, Sat 41b ; Blairina, Bit 21b; Reindeer, Bst; My Sweetheart, 7at 121 b ; St. Edith, Tat 61b ; Aathore, 7st 21b ; Try Me and Crusade, 7st ; Donnybrook, King of the Gipsies, Sandy and Doctor, 6st 71b. Second Handicap Hubdles, one mile and three-quarters. Nor’-west, 12st fllb j Miss Nelson, lOst 131 b ; Opou, lOst 2ib ; Seabreeze, lOst; South Pacific, 9st 71b ; Al-lan-io, 9at 41b ; Kapai, 9st 21b ; Atalanta, Libeller, Eeoruit and Padlock, 9st. Bbitannia Handicap, one mile.—Castashore, 9st 41b ; St. Kilda, 9at 21b; Panoply, Bst; Lady Marion and Anita, 7st 131 b ; Supplejack and Coronet, 7st 101 b j Misa Anna and Porangi Potae, 7st 61b ; Merry Maid and Lady Helena, 7at 41b; Lufra, 7st 21b ; Korowai, Bat 101 b, Second Pony Handicap, five furlongs.— Partan Jeannie. Bst 81b; Napoleon, Bstslb; Pnrvoke, Bst 31b ; Rangiuru, 7at 101 b: Little Wonder, 7st Olb ; Repetition and Lady Howitzer, Tat 41bTry Mo and Presentment, 6st 101 b ; Stella, Urigetto, Sandy and Shamrock, Cat 7lb. Victoria Handicap, six fnrlongs.— Uaatasbore, 9st 81b ; St. Kilda, 9at 41b ; St. Elmo, Bsb 7lb; Lillie, Bst 41b ; Cuirauette and Lady Marion. 7st 101 b ; Miss Anna and Dayntreo, 7=t 81b ; JMiss Nelson, 7at 61b ; Lufra, 7st 31b ; Three Star and Brilliant, 7ot 21b; My Sweetheart, 6st-101b; The Drone and The Sharper, Bat 7ib. Wblte/i Handicap, one mile.—Caatasbore, lOst 121 b; St. Kilda, lOst 101 b; Panoply, Bonnie Bine and Supplejack, 9st Sib ; Miss Nelson, Anita and Porangi Potae, 9sb 61b; Kiss Anna, 9st 41b; Lady Helena, Uat 21b ; Cuirasette, Bst 121 b ; Korowai, Bst 61b; Doneraile, Bst 21b; Cleopatra, Fair Nell and Dauntless 11., 7sb 121 b ; Sandy and Padlock, 7at 71b.

WAIPAWA MEETING. Napier, May 25. There was fine weather yesterday for the Waipawa races. The amount put through the totalisator was .£3861. Tho Stewards' Handioap was won by Katoomba (dividend, £1 17s), the Haok Race by Derry (£6 3a), the Club Handicap by Donovan (£6 9s), the Hack Hurdles by Great Britain £4 10s), the Hack Flying by Aliouora (£2 lls),‘ thdFlying Stakes by Straybird (£3 15a) and the Welter by Derry (£2 sa). THE DERBY BETTING. Bj Telegraph. —Press Association. —Copyright. London, May 24. The latest Derby betting is —2_to 1 against Disraeli, 5 to 1 Dieudonne, 8 to 1 Archduke 11., 10 to 1 Batt. , WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB’S MEETING. The following acceptances were received for the above meeting last night : Trial handicap (saddle), two miles.,— Dynamite, 20seo ; Boas, 21 see; Nancy, 23sec, Blue Bell, Hathaway and Bslle, 27aeo.

Wellington Trottin* Club Handicap (saddle), two miles.—Awahuti, sor; Glengarry and Rotberam, 14seo; Bradlangh, IGaeo ; Liberia, 26aec ; Beauty, 29seo. Pony Handicap (saddle), two miles.— Destiny, sor ; bailor Boy, 2aoo ; Plunger, 30aeo ; Molly Doone and Revenge, 33aeo. Kilbiknie Handicap (harness), two miles.—Violetta, jnnr., sor ; Glengarry, Motneta and Rotberam, 2lseo ; Tho General, 25sec ; Woodbine, 28aec ; Liberia, 31aeo. Electric Handicap (saddle), one mile: —Awahnri, sor ; Grenadier, 3seo ; Tarawora, llseo ; Oakwood Abdallah, 17seo; Stevp, Hart and Whitefoot, Ifiseq ; Imperial, 19seo ; Comet, 2tsec. Selling. Handicap Trot (saddle), .two miles. Deceiver, 12seo ; Dynamite, ISaeo; Boss, ISsec; Harkaway and Belle, 23aeo; Tnssook and Hungry, 25seo.

Dash Handicap (harness), one mile.— Violetta Juu., sor ; Motneta, 12sea; Woodbine, 15seo; Tarawera, 17seo; Oakwood Abdallah, 23aeo; Dynamite and Whitefoot, 24sec ; Comet, 27eeo. Final Handicap (saddle), one mile. Awahnri, sor ; Grenadier, 3aeo; Bradlangh and Rotberam, 7seo; Steve Hart, ISaeo ; Imperial, 19seo ; Tnssook, K Jam and Comet, 22seo.

Notes by “ Silvebspub.” There will be very good Helds at the Wellington Trotting Club's meeting at Miramar on Wednesday next. when the racing public are promised excellent • sport. The acceptances disclose six in the Trial Handicap, six in the Wellington Trotting Club Handicap, five in the Pony, seven in the Ki birnie Handicap, eight in the Electric, seven in the Selling Race, eight in the Dash, and nine in the Final Handicap. There are a number of good trotters engaged at the meeting, including representatives from Auckland, Napier, Palmerston Napier and Christchurch, A number of those engaged won and trotted prominently at the reoent Canterbury Trotting Club’s meeting. The committee of the olub has completed all arrangements in commotion with the gathering, and it is expected that the function will be a great success. The totaliaators will be under the control of Mr Joseph Ames. The telegraphed dividend paid on Viva (.£l7B 18s) at the Canterbury Trotting Club’s meeting this week turns out to be correct. Mr Buokland did not back Viva, and apparently did not expeot his mare to win. She was totally neglected in the machine, the result being a big dividend. A fine field of 20 remained in the Auckland Grand National Hurdle Eaoo on acceptance night, and the prospective winner is not easy of selection. St. Simon had to decline his engagement owing to lamhess, and,‘ Plain Bill, on the same mark, is not to be sent up. Missfire, the Hastings horse, is now head of the list, but I do not think he can give an animal like Dante a stone were the latter in his best form. It oonld not be expected that Prosser would start Tbriki with list 21b ; he has a far better chance in the Steeplechase. Umalopogaas and St. Hilda are also absentees, but Miss Nelson is left in, and with list is entitled to great respect. An animal who gave promise of blossoming into something out of the ordinary is Nor’-west, hut he tailed on a oonpleot occasions when it was thought he had a soft thing. Whether be will show better form at this meeting is a matter for conjecture. He certainly ought to beat Levanter at a difference of three pounds, albeit the latter is reported to be in great nick just now. The Steeplechase, however, may prove to be more congenial to his taste. Tally-ho is put down as an almost certain starter ; we have seen what aha is capable of, and wa also know the worth 'of the two stable mates, Dummy and Muscatel, who hays nice handy weights in XOat 91b and lOst 61b respectively. Rex has been knocked ontiu favour of Levanter i Tronbadonr j is also missing, while Vanish ’ got injured recently np Wanganni way, and had to be destroyed. This was very hard Inok for his owner, who recently refused a stiff price for Jo’s son. There are three on the lOst mark—Torpina, Voltigenr and Opai, and I have a preference for the latter, who gave ns a taste of his quality a while back at Napier Park, where he won a couple of races. There are nine others in the list, including The Friar, who is well in with 9at 121 b if he is fast enough, and Opou, the Gisborne horse, who is related to Hopgarden, annexed this taoo in 1596. Narrowing the field down to three, I take Opai, Tally-ho andNor’-west. The Great Northern'Steeplechase, ran over three miles and a halt, boasts of a field of 21, with Levanter at the head ot the list with the troublesome burden of 12stl01b, Captivator’s sou is giving away as mnoh as 251 b to his nearest opponent, Mias Nelson, the intermediate horses Mutiny, Plain Bill,, Missfire and St. Simon having declined their engage-

ment. A number oi those engaged also in the Hurdles, inn previously. include Levanter, Miss Ni‘Lo*s Tallyho. The Friar,Dummy, Nor’-Westaml Muscatel. Nor - West is a maiden between tho flag?,but is a reputedly good jumper. Dummy is bound to run -l great race and eo ie the little Friar, who is far better than most people belie?© him to be. The Sinner has been discussed as a ikely horse, but the writei dm ; not know nach about him. Toriki Web .iugton district and will ro:oi. ■■■ > mean iraruat of suppoit, as ho i- r-ported jo have displayed* great improvement over big jumps lately. As ho is by nu means slow the cn&oce of the Tonrua-trained candidate will undoubtedly have to be taken into account. Troubadour was duo for a good •teopleohaso last year, but I cannot say I •ike him, despite the opinions parsed by good nidges in bis favour. Of tho remainder on ►he list th-'re arc twoauimvls that. loAt the oya. One 1* Cacbuuclo, who may not be a ;i.or, but has w-ii irood n-'i'j over lountrv, can jump v/cil, and miVit h-ve a show with 81b. The other referred to U Itch, who is well spoken of, and who-.ns y prove n* i merit in the contest under noLioe. It is quite on the cards that the winter will be •cuud ru the light weight and my our are Itch, Carbuncle, Torik and Dummy.