SPORTING

New Zealand Times, Volume LXX, Issue 3862, 4 October 1899, Page 3

SPORTING

HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY GLEB. FIRST BAY OF SPRING MEETING. PRESS ASSOCIATION. NAPIER, Tuesday. The weather was fine, but very cold, ton. the first day of the Hawke’s Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting. There wa* u lair attendance. ©peculation •..-a.-, brisk, £51231 passing through the machine, compared with TMOr.s ivyear. The racing was excellent. Th- ! hirling was good, most of the finishes being well fought out. The priucipa erect of tbs clay saw a ding-dong lave bt.tvcen the two Auckland representatives. who were favourites. Results; October Handicap, of 100 stivs, second horse 10 sovs; one mile and a distance. —290 Hon J. D. Ormond’s eh h Sir Launcelot, oyrs, by Dreadnought— Idalia, Bst 111 b (A. Rainbow), 1: 16h Casta-shore. 9st 81b (F. Davies), 2; S 3 The Frenchman, 7sb 41b (W. Davor) I; Also started—6l Douglas, 9st 121 b: -T! Bush Rose, Bst 131 b; 43 Rubin, 7v 101 b; 27 Waterstone, 7st 21b. This was a gift to Sir Launcelot, wljo led from start to finish, and won by three lengths. Time, Iniin 57sec. dividend, £2 2s.

First Handicap Hurdle-Race, of 7-, sovs, second horse 10 sovs; about one mile and a quarter.—l 9 Mr Ellingham’s h m Rubv, 6yrs, by Turquoise—Denbigh. 3st 131 b (D.‘ Watt), 1; 265 Torpiua, list 6 b (Woolley), 2; 39 Tallyho, 9st 91b (O’Neill), 3. Also started - IC6 Roller, lOst 131 b: 69 Alpine, 9st 51b ;47 En Avant, 9st 31b. Alpine and Ruby alternately led to the straight, when the former was done, lea- hu: Torpina to chal.enge Ruby, who, however, had too much pace, and got home two lengths ahead. Time, 3min 24sec Dividend, £lO 11s.

Hawke’s Bay Guineas, of 300 so vs; second hcrso 30 sovs; one mile.—3-8 Major George’s ch o Seahorse’, by >\-lson—Mcongu, Bst ,-10 lb (J. Creamer). 1 : 189 Mr Dan McLeod’s b f Miss Dclaval, bv Seaton De-laval—-Campania, Bsb bib. (S. Lindsay), 2; 40 : Mr Donnelly's oil g Autaia, by Dreadnought Rurscstring, Bst ,51b (A. Woods), 3. Also started—Eketeriui Passeropoubi, Bst 51b; 36 Tirade- Bst 51b; 165 Tomarare, Bsfc 51b; 61 Lady Reign, Sat 51b. Seahorse led from iht start, 'with Lady Helen and Tirade for company, until reaching toe straight when Miss Dc Laval went through and challenged the leader. . A very prettv race onaued. Miss Delaval was beiuc hailed a»t the winner, but Seahorse had still a slight advantage, and a ratting finish under the whip resulted in a long neck victory for Seahorse. Mis; Dolaval was separated by a quarter of a length' from Autaia, who cam© very strongly. Time, Imin 43 l-6sec. Dividend, £3 6s,

Maiden Plate, of 50 sovs, second horse 10 sovs; seven furlongs.—l.lß Mr Robinson’s , h g Will-o’-the-Wisu. 4yrs, by Mystical—Ripple, 7st 131 b (G 3’vice). T: 159 C’ack-na-cuddin, 7st 21b (S. Lindsay), 2 • 8 Bird of Passage, 7st 4lb (Davny), 3. Also started—Toiamai, 7sb ,131 b; 31, Murmur, 7st L.ub ; ITV Miser, 7st 131 b; 105 Hongonui, 7sl 111 b: 14 Baccarat, 7st 111 b; 19 Pro-' orastination, 7st 71b;' 65 Spinner, 7st 41b; 10 Impregnable, 7st 21b; 16 Eow. 7st 21b. ■ It was anyone's race unti’ at the home turn Will-p’-the-Wisp took charge,., and-never, leaving the issue indoubt, ■ -won by fully, two lengths. About a length, separated the, second and third horses. Time, „ train 31sec. Dividend; £4, 15.,,

Welcome Stakes', of 75 sovs. second horse 10 sovs from the stake: four furlongs.—l 73 Mr Nathan’s b g Beddington, by Seaton Delaval—Miss’ ’ Lofty, Bst 41b (J. .Gallagher), 1; 343 Renown. Bst slb (A. Rainbow), 2; 27 Heiress, §st i(Npble), 3. Also started—26 oasabiauca, Bst 51hj 14 Assayist, Bst; .10 Perfection, 6st. , Beddington led from the start, and was never headed. Though challenged in the straight by Renown, he ran - home a length aaead. Time, 48 4-ssec. Dividend, £3 2s. First Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs, second horse 10 sovs: once round.42 Captain Bussell’s' eh : f'H.M.S. Pinafore, 4yrs, by Dreadnought-—Far dingale-.’ 6st 71b, (51b over), (Satman), 1; 69 Will-o’-the-Wisp, Bst (Price), 2; 58 Bones, 6st 101 b (Harding), 3. Nine ran.i • t.H.M.S. Pinafore went to the front when the field settled down, but m the straight had to stave off a strong challenge,: by Will-o’-thc-Wisp, only getting the judge's eye by a short head. Time, Imin 50 4-ssec. Dividend, £l2 18s.. . 1 Corinthian. Stakes, of 30 sovs; gentleman riders; 6ho mile and a quarter. —-315 Mr Donne'ly’s brm Koromatuku. 6vrs, by Dreadnought—Waewaehaoi, list 8!b (31 rA. Hvde), 1; 68 Jadoo.. list 31b (Mr P. Neagle), 2; 120. EJ Di-aque, lOst 131 b (Mr H. Bussell), 3. Also started—69 Watcrstoric, list 91b; 21 Mangatangarca, lOst. -Jadoo cni out the running for the greater .par! of the journey; but entering the straighi Korematuku joined issue,, and these two ■raced up tlio straight together, the latter whining without me whip beiiip drawn,.' .' Time, 2miu 17 2-osec. Dividend, £.l 13s. / Flying Handicap, of 100 sovs, sceonjl horse 10 sovs from the stake; six furlongs.—24s Mr Bald van’s blk c Advance. 3yrs. by. Vanguard—Laurel. 7sf 911 t Wilson), 1: ,48 Labourer, 7et 9Ui(S. Lindsay), 2; 189 Amoureux, Bst 311, (Conuop) 3. Also started—72 Ta.uhei. ,9st slb; 86 Lady Lome, 7st # 6lb; 64 Moonraker, 7st 51b; '27 Mistra, 6st b : 64 Bequest, 6st 101 b. Amoureux and Labourer held commandin'" uosiuolis until reaebing the straight, where Advance. who had been lying handy all the way, came through and won comfortably. Time, Imin 17sec. Dividend, £2 19s-

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. NAPIER, Tuesday. •The following acceptances were received to-night for the second day’s racing: Trial Handicap.—Coolgardie, 9st 81b; Pansy, Bst 91b; Uila, Bst 81b; Palaver, Bst 51b: Clack-na-cuddin, 7st slb; Mmer, 7st 31b : . Dart, 7st; Eketerini Passeropoula, Gst 101 b. Maiden Hurdles. —Whitirea, list 41b; Awahuri, lOst 81b; Coin, lOst 31b; Aquatic, 9st 121 b; Full Charge, 9st 111 b; St. Lemon, 9st 71b; Pistol Shot, Sst; Windfall, 9st.' Nursery Handicap.—Renown, Sst 101 b; Casablanca, 7st 91b; Heiress, 7s( Oil); The Shannon, 7st 91b; Assayer, 7st Gib; Black Wing, 7st. Second Hack Handicap.—Uila, Sst lllb; Sirocco, Sst 81b : Palaver, Sst 7lb : Wiil-o’-the-wisp, Bst 61b; Fleka, Sst 51b; H.M.S. 1 - Pinafore, 7st lllb ; _ 4lb; Bulrush. 7.st; Procrastinator, 7st. Jewel Gun. Gst 121 b; Norine, Gst, 101 b; Baccarat. Gst 101 b; Murmur, Gst 101 b: Second Handicap Hurdles.—Torpina, list ,121 b; Tangaboc, lOst 21b: Tfilly-bo. 9st 81b; Awahuri,, 9st 71b; Alpine, 9st 31b; Coin, 9st 2lb; Aquatic, 9st; En Avant. 9st. Welter Handicap,—First Blood, lOst 121 b; Lotion, lOst olb; Daphne, 9st 121 b: Frenchman, 9st 91b; Hempie, 9st 31b: North Star, 9st 3ib; Jadoo, 9st 2lb; Waterstouc, 9st; Pansy.- Sst 131 b; Sirocco, Bst 12ib: El Draque, Sst Gib; Clack-na-cuddin. Sst. Final 'Handicap.—Amoureus; Sst lib ; Autaia. Sst 131 b ; Labourer, Tsb 131 b ; Tirade, 7st 71b; Temaraire. 7st 71b ; Lady Lotus. 7st 21b; Lad;/ Helen, 7st; Impregnable, Gst 71b.

TIPS BY “TASMAN.” “Tasman” makes the following selections for to-day :— : • Trial Handicap.—Pansy, Clack-na-cud-dcn. Palaver. Maiden llurdlcs.—St. Lemon, Full Cliarge, Pistol Shot. Nursery Handicap.—Renown, Casablanca’, The Shannon. Spring Handicap.—Explosion, First Blood. Bush Rose. Second Hack Handicap.—Will-o’-the-wisp, H.M.S. Pinafore, Ficka. Handicap Hurdles.—Torpina, Tally-hp, En Evant. Welter Handicap2—First Blood, The Frenchman, North Star. Final ilsnulicap.—Auioureux, Labourer, Tirade. OTAKI RACES. The following weights have been declared for the Otaki races: Otaki Handicap.—Ruby Twist, 9st 91b ; Oboe. 9st; Sirocco, Bst Blb ; Worry, Sst 71b; Tui, 7st 91b; Almriri, 7st 81b; Gorse, 6st lOib ; Buuawai, 6st 71b ; Manukuru, 6st 7!b. Welter Handicap. Stockade, list 81b : General Wolfe, lOst sib ; The Masher, lOst Tutua, 9sb 31b; Raparapa, 9st; Wonder, 9st; Myra, 9st. Stewards’ Handicap.'—Ca vendish, 9st; Southerly Buster, Bst 7ib ; Discount, Sst 51b; The Masher, 7st 31b; Hard Times, 7st 11b; - Moreze, 7st; Art Jewel, 6st 191 b. First Hurdles.—Gorse, lOst 121 b ; Hutana, lOst 111 b; llimlock, 9st 81b; The Guard. 9st 81b ; Bombardier, 9st. Flying Handicap. Bobo, 9st 81b : Cavendish, 9st;’ Southerly Buster, 91b; Forager, Sst 51b; Tui, Bst 41b; Lady Agues and Aide-de-camp, 7st 12ib ; lota, 7st 91b; Kaimai 7st 81b; Sassaby, 7st 51b: Pastime, 7st 2ib; Inkennan, 7st; Buuawai, 6st 111 b; Aft Jewel, 6st 101 b; The Outcast, Pukekohc, and Manukuru, 6st 71b. J. E. HENRYS; Handioapper. Acceptances for these events close on Saturday at Otaki at 9 p.m., also the entries for the Maiden Race, Maiden Plate, Maiden Hurdles and the Railway Plate and Raukawa Plate. A HANDSOME CUP. PRESS ASSOCIATION. • -AUCKLAND. Tuesday. The Auckland Racing Club has received Mr Geo. G. Stead’s handsome ono hundred guinea solid silver cup trophy, to bo added to The money for the Audi’and Cup., air oread has.been elected a life member of the club.