SPORTING.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 3956, 23 January 1900, Page 6

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. It is estimated that between five and six thousand people were present on the Hutt Park racecourse yesterday to witness the Wellington Cup and the other first-day events of the Wellington Racing Club s Summer Meeting. Ramclouds lay low upon the hill-tops, and the weather had a threatening aspect. Luckily, not one shower foll but a brisk northerly breeze contrived to make things as unpleasant as possible. Nevertheless, those who visited the Hutt Park were recompensed by some splendid sport, and those who_ were lucky enough to "'spot the winners were well repaid by resultant dividends. Only two favourites were successful, via.,” The Shannon and The Blazer, in the last two races; but all the horses which won were comparatively well backed, and the dividends, though good, were not in any caso sensational. The meeting was attended by visitors from every part of tbo colony, many having been attracted to Wellington by the send-off to tho second contingent. Amongst them were several leading public men. His Excellency the Governor arrived at an early stage of tho proceedings, and was received on the lawn by Mr T. G. Macarthy, tho president, and several of the most prominent members of the club, tho band playing the National Anthem. Unfortunately, the threatening aspect of tho weather deterred the Countess of Raniuriy from venturing out. In her absence his Excellency presented the Cup to Mr Cutts, the owner and trainer of Djin Djin, and congratulated him on tho achievement of tho horse. Amongst those present was the Premier, who enjoyed a day off, nudist-ranted, apparently, by tho cares and worries of State. Mr Seddon took a keen interest in the racing, and, it Is said, was so taken with tli« determined air and gigantic proportions of the veteran Ruby Twist that he declared him to be a Horse after his own heart, and “had a ticket on him,” with gratifying results. Several other Ministers of the Crown were on the course, and prominent horse-owners like Sir George Clifford and the Hon J. D. Ormond were also iu evidence, Tho improvements made on the course recently were favourably commented upon, and tho removal of tho main to-talisator-houso to tho south-east corner of tho grand-stand proved a convenient innovation. The catering, under the supervision of the club, was all that it ought to be, but the attendance was hardly up to the mark. Tho disappointment of the meeting was undoubtedly the defeat of Boreas in the Cup. On previous performances it seemed to the majority of sportsmen as if ho couldn’t lose. The uncertainty of horse-racing was never more strikingly exemplified. When paraded in front of the stand tho sis horses remaining; in for the big prize looked exceedingly well. Boreas carried himself moro spiritedly than usual. Advance was a picture of fitness, but was perhaps a trifle overwrought, probably through not having faced a crowd for some time. To Hapuku appeared to have lost sonic of his polish, and to be a little sluggish. Djin Djin, Rosella and Fitch and Toss wore apparently as fit as hands could make thorn. Boreas commenced to discount his chances by a. display of stubbornness at tbo post. He refused again and again to face tho tapes, and when the word “Go!” was given, lingered behind. Ho speedily made up lost ground, however, and going through the straight Jenkins could hardly keep him iu hand. Going round the turn he was given more liberty, and soon made his way to the front, with., the evident object of malting tho pace too hot for those behind. Those tactics prevailed .as far as To Hapuku was concerned, but Rosella. and Djin Djin. wore not so easily shaken off. The former displayed her usual brilliancy of pace* combined with unexpected staving .powers. Djin Djin exhibited both, ar.d, as tho result proved, the race could not have been run in a fashion more likely to suit his interests. Boreas showed bulldog tenacity in the finish, and though’ridden somewhat severely, did not flinch. The weight told, however, in tho. last few strides,. and thus Djin Djin won the Cup, and paid the nice dividend of £lO ss. Advance was prominent throughout tho greater, portion of the race, and for a time engaged in an interesting duel with Rosella, but the black horse had a bad passage in the earlier and later stages, and was uot given an opportunity of being .seen at hia boat. He pulled up little distressed, and is undoubtedly remarkably well just now. ■ Great interest naturally centred in tbo brace of two-year-old events which figured on tho programme. The owners of the competitors wero amongst the most prominent men connected with tho turf in New Zealand, and the horses engaged represented some of the best blood which the colony can boast. Tho Wellesley Stakes provoked as unusually good contest, tho whole of the horses finishing in a bunch, and, as it were, tumbling one over tho other in an endeavour to catch the judge’s eye. Every sportsman, present was rejoiced to see Captain Bussell’s colours again homo to the front. Every horse engaged iu tho Nursery Handicap was soundly backed. The winner turned 1 up in tho Torpedo—Rivulet filly, Tho Shannon , who exhibited a considerable turn of foot and made no race of it at the latter cud. The President's Handicap proved Mr W. Robinson to be possessed of a first-class horse ip. vViil-o’-the-VVisp, tho winner. WiU-o-’tho-Wlsp accounted for tho Anniversary Handicap, iu tho earlier part of the day, after a slashing set-to with Tirade. In the President’s Handicap he again exhibited a great turn of- pace, ana left nothing else a chancel The First Hack Handicap produced an interesting race, in which the veteran Ruby Twist carried 9st 13lb to victory in Imin offsec, and earned for himself , and his popular owner much applause, Punawai ran a game marc, but could not pace it with the big fellow, who came away with giant strides and won as lie liked. One of the most interesting races of the day was tho Telegraph Stakes, iu which tho Southern horse Blazer gave a large field both weight and a beating. Benzoin, another South Islander, chased the winner borne, and the Hutt horse Quiltiua filled ,third -place .close , up. •Jabber, Glenogle and Donovan disappointed a lot of admirers in this race. ’The meeting was singularly.successful from a financial point of view. The totaiisator investments >vcrc heavy otv each race, and totalled £14,90-1, in comparison with £10,427 for the* first day of last year’s Summer Meeting. Credit is due to Mr H. M.- Lyon, the secretary of the club, for the completeness of the arrangements in connection with the meeting, and to him. and to Mr H. McKenzie, his assistant, and to the other officials, the press is much indebted for kind and considerate treatment. Appended are the details of tho inifing : Anniversary Handicap, of 150 so vs. One m ilc. 191 Mr 11". Robinson’s Will-o-’-the-Wisn, by Mystical—Ripple, 7st 71b (L. Robinson) ... ... ... h 122 Mr E. J. Watts’s Tirade, by .MousqucUiiro—Florence -McCarthy.-■ Tat bib (including 711) penalty) (A. Lord)... ... ... 2

07G Hon J. D. Ormond’s Ideal, by j Dreadnought—Mount Ida, 7st | 121 b (F. Davis) 3; 174 Mr V. Harris's Strath nuini, Sat 71b (W. Brown) ... ... ... 0 126 Mr R. Brown’s Arlinc, Sst 4;b t J. Ray) 0 146 Mr J. P. Belcher’s Sedgebrook, 7st 12lb (W. Raynor) 0 261 Mr L. D. Nathan’s Hastings. 7sl 101 b (J. Gallagher) ... ... 0 152 Mr J. Ayers’s Coin, 7st 6lb (J. Ayers) ... ... ... ... 0 Hastings was the first to show from agood start—of which Coin got tho worst • —and led round to the back, closely followed by Ideal and Arline. the rest in a bunch. Along tho back Arline assumed a clear length’s lead. Ideal being pulled into tho ruck, and Hustings dropping back beaten. Arline was still in advance as they passed along to the Petonc side, where Tirade, Will-o'-the-Wisp, Ideal and Sedgebrook wero scon to ho coming up fast. "Well into the straight Ideal took command, and it momentarily appeared as if Mr Ormond’s marc must win, but Tirado and WiJI-o’-thc-Wisp came on the outside, and fought out a desperate finish, which ended in favour of the latter by a short head. Ideal close up third, with Sedgebrook on her ((carters. Time, Imin 42.Jscc. Totalisator, 1749: dividend, £8 4s. ’ Maiden Plato, of JOO sovs; weight for age. One mile. 269 Mr V. H. Collello’s Tbo Hcmpin, by Na.tator—Romp, Bsb 131 b (J. Gallagher) ... ... ... ... 1 425 Mr W. Robinson’s Lady Lome, by Lochiel—Princess of Lome, Bst )3ll> (L. Robinson) ... ... 2 133 Mr P. F. Taucrod’s Spider, by Stcpniak—Cobweb, Bst lib (R. Dcrrctt) ... ... ... ... 3 110 Mr D. Gordon’s Gobo (T. Wilson) 0 78 Mr V. Harris’s Seabrook, Bst 131 b (W. Brown)... ... ... ... 0 98 Mr W. Smart’s Lady Agnes, Bst 131 b ... ... ' ... 0 'IOSSVIr A. E. Harrison's Cameo, Bst 111 b (Donovan) I ... 0 353 Mr I. Frccth’s Rebel, Bst 111 b (J. McLaughlin) ... ... ... 0 Lady Agnes was the first to show, and led a scattered field tailed off by Seabrook right round the hack and to tho Petono side, increasing her lead eventually to about five lengths. At tho training stables, however, The Spider, attended by The Hcmpie, went after tho leader, who began to tire. As soon as Spider had disposed of Lady Agnes, Hempio took the measure of Mr Tancrcd’s representative, and had him beaten at the furlong post. At this stage Lady Lome, v.dio had made a. sustained run, came into prominence, and made a, great effort to catch Tho Hornpio, who, how-’ over, answered the great pressure put upon him gamely, and won by threeparts of a length. Time, Imin 44 4-sscc. Totalisat 1514; dividend, X 5 ss. 'Wellington Cup, of TOJ sovs, with 650 sovs' added. One mile and a half. 249 Mr E. Cults’s Djin-Djiu, 4yr.“, by Apromont—Dudu, 7st 111 b (J. Pine) ... ... ... ... 1 1412“ Mr 1). Gordon’s Boreas, aged, bv Sou’-wester—-Hippona, 9st 71b (C. Jenkins) ... 2 685 Mr L. D. Nathan’s Rosella- 3yrs, hv Seaton Dolaval—Roie, 7st 81b (J. Gallagher) ... \ ... ... 3 * Mr D. Gordon’s Advance, 3yrs. bv Vanguard—Laurel, 7st 91b (F. Wilson) ... ... ... ... 0 224 Mr W. Robinson’s To Hapuku, 6yrs, by Dreadnought—Watercolour, 7st 12ib (L. Robinson) ... 0 266 Mr 11. Goodman’s Pitch and Toss, 6yrs. by-Medallion—Vaul-tress, 7st Bib (L. 11. Hewitt) 1.. 0 ’"Bracketed. , ; Boreas proved fractions at the post, and when tbo banner was raised was left several lengths in tho rear. Rosella led round into the straight, but going past the stand the fir4t time the Dreadnought horse was in the lead, followed by Rosalia, Advance and DjinDiin together, Boreas on the hitter’s quarters, and Pitch and Toss bringing up the roar. Boreas was rushed to the front going out of the straight, and led away round the hack by two lengths, increased gradually to three lengths at the far turn, where To Hapuku led Bosella mid Advance—who were fighting a magnificent duel—by two lengths DjinDjin, galloping niedy. being fifth, and Pitch and Toss still last. Thus they swept round the turn along tho river side, hut immediately Tc Hapuku faded cut, and Advance and Rosella wont after the leader, attended by Djin-Djin—who camo very fast—and a great race; ensued. Boreas led into the straight at a terrific pace, and momentarily gave hope to his admirers, but ho was immediately tackled by Advance and Rosella—who were iu turn beaten—and then by DjinDjin, who drew away from the Sou’wester horse, and won by a length, two lengths separating second and third, the rest nowhere. Time, 2min 38soc. Totaiisator, 2836; dividend, £lO ss. Tho Wellesley, Stakes, of 300 sovs; for two-yoar-ohls. Four furlongs, 93 Captain Russell’s Heiress, by Gnldleaf—Hucrfana, Bst 21b (W. Whittaker) .... ... ... ... ] 276 Hon J. D. Ormond's Phooba, by Robinson Crusoe—Elflock, Bst 71b ('F. Davis) ... ... ... -f ■lOl Mr L. D. Nathan’s Beddington, by Seaton Delaval—Miss Lctty, Sst 41b (J. Gallagher) ... f 230 Mr G. G. Stead’s Formosan, Sst 71 b (R. Dorrott) ... ... ... 0 208 Sir G. Clifford's Cannic Chid - Bst ,71b (G. Matthews) ... ... 0 . A great race. Heiress got the best of a, good start, and led throughout: Pliooka hanging in tho rear. The latter made up lost ground before the straight was readied, and the whole field came down to the post iu dim* like a. troop of cavalry. Heiress got home, first by a short half length. Pliooka and Beddington tying for second place with Formosan and Cannie Chid on their quarters. Time, SOscc. sTota.liKi.tor, 1203; dividend, £ll 135,. President’s Handicap, of 150 sovs. One mile and a furlong. 200 Mr W. Robinson’s Will-o’-tbe-Wisp, by Mystical—Ripple, 7st 121 b (including 71b penalty) (L. Robinson) ... ... ... ... 1 600 Mr E. J. Watt’s Palaver, by Apremont—Flatter, 7st 91b (A. Lord) 2 269 Mr E. J. Watt’s Tirade, by Mousqnctaire—Florence McCarthy, 6st I.olb’ (J. Barlow) ... 3 367 Mr J. Ayres’s Ambrosia, 7st 101 b, (J. Ayres) ... ... '■... 0 161 Mr M. Hobbs’s Hcrmosa, 7st Blb (J. O’Brien) 0 153 Mr W. J’.’ Jorgenson's Strallibraaii, 7sl 51b (VV. Kaddiffe) 0 397 Mr K. G’RoniM's- Vila, 6st 121 b (A. Neil) 0

_ 8! rath bran n led out'from a good (start, Tirado losing .several lengths through being jainbed out. Mr Jorgenson's' horse made the running along the back, out was deposed at the far. turn by Ambrosia, and Palaver, Hcrmosa also being prominent. Palaver at once assumed command, and passing the stables was leading by three lengths, whilst Will-o’-lhe-Wisp was coming fast on tbo outside and. rapidly picking up the fast-tiring leader. Once they settled down to the finish Will-o’-tfac-Wisp ran to the front, and coming on won by two lengths. Time, linin 07lscc. To talisator, 1S0G; dividend, £8 10s. First Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs. One mile aim a furlong. 180 Mr W. Davies’s Ruby Twist, by Giwsy'Kiug—Tcrori, 9.-t 131 b (L, Matthews! 1 120 Mr H. Pam fa’s Puuawai, by Waterfall—Bonnie Blink, i\t 7iu* (A. Lora) ■ ... ... ... .. 2

463 Dr Clegborn’s ivoscplot, by Catesi by- Rosalind, _7st slb (including ; iio overweight) (V/. Raynor) ... 3 IS-1 Mr A. Ferguson’s Stockade, Sit 131 b Jenkins) ... ... ... 0 131 Mr I*. F. Tancrcd's Ngatahuia, Sst (R. Derrott) ... ... ... 0 113 Mr A. Aduan's Morezo, 7st 131 b (J. Harding) ... ... ... 0 177 Mr F. Martin's Cornea. 7st 111 b (J. Barlow) ... ... ... 0 399 Mr J. H. Prossers Leah, 7st 111 b (F. ’Wilson) ... ... ... 0 78 Mr A Raynor's Right Metal, 7st Mb (A. McCann) ... .. 0 -16 Mr .las. Fletdici’s Natella, fist 9ib- (including 21b overweight) (H. Fowler) ... ... ... 0 88 Mr E. J. O’Neill’s Bonnie n’Eau, t ■>t 31 b (including Sib overweight) (S. Crawford) ... ' ... ... 0 A splendid start saw first Ruby Twist, then Rosoplot away in the bad. 'the biller loti right round the back and into the straight, but when it came to racing Punawii and Ruby Twist settled his pretensions, and the latter coming away with a groat dash of pace wen by a couple of lengths. Time, linin ISDscc. Totalisator, 2013; dividend, CO 11s. Nursery Handicap, of 200 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 53‘J Mr E. J. Walt’s The Shannon, by Torpedo-—Rivulet, 7st 1 lib 1 (Lord) ... ... ... ... 1 370 Hon J. D. Ormond’s Pachas, by Robinson Crusoe—Aphrodite, 7st 71b (Neill) ... ... ... ... 2 270 Mr H. A. Beatty’s Melila, by Anromoiit—Melusina, 7st 131 b (O’Brien) ... ... 3 101 Mr W. Davies's Melwood, oy St. Legor—Ladybird, 7st 71b (Higgott) ... ... ... 0 Melwood bung at the tapes and s ost fifteen lengths. _ Paphos and Menta made a match of it for the greater part, of the distance, with The Shannon lying two lengths astern, hut when it came to racing the Torpedo filly easily disposed of her opponents and won by a clear length from Paphos, Melila. close up " third. Time, Jmin 1 4-Gscc. Total-i-sator, 1813; dividend, £2 45.. Telegraph Handicap, of 230 sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. 406 Mr. H. .Solomon’s Blazer, by St. Clair—Mountain Lily, 9st 81b (H. Jackson) ... ... ... 1 198 .xr M. Hobbs’s Benzoin, by Friar’s Balsalin, Ost lib (11. Wilson) ... ... ... t ... ... 2 02 Mr W. J. Jorgenson's Quiltina. by Quilt—Christina, Ost 71b (A. Neale) • .>. ... ..... ... 3 399 Hon J. D. Ormond's Jabber, Ost 4lb , (F. Davis) ... ... 0 253 Sir Gcorgo Clifford’s Glcuoglc, Bst 61b (G. Matthews) , a. 0 174 Mr J. P. Belcher's Scdgcbrook, Bst 3lb (Raynor) ... ... ... 0 146 Dir V. Harris’s Rochester, 7st 121 b (W. Brown) ... 0 99 Mr T. Clark’s Ngaparu, Bst 31b (XL Fowler) ... ... ... 0 209 Mr D. Gordon’s Ostiak, 7st 121 b (T. Wilson) 0 170 Mr W. Robinson’s Lady Lome, 7st 71b (Radclilfc) ... ... ... 0 11G Mr E. J. Watt’s Donovan, 7st 11b (A. Lord) ... ... ... 0 101 Mr T. Coffey’s Sentrv, Cst 101 b (J. Barlofv) ... ' ... ... : ... 0 A good start saw Ostiak, Blazer and Glcnoglo in, the forefront of the battle, Sentry banging at the post. . The three first mentioned led to the home turn, where Benzoin and Quiltina put in their chums. A great race down the straight resulted in a win for Blazer by half a length; Quiltina two lengths away third; and Glcnoglo fourth. Time, Imin IGscc. Totalisator, 2240 ; dividend, 355 3s. SECOND DAY’S WEIGHTS. Mr J. O. Evctt last night declared the following weights tor the second nay’s events . 'of: the summer meeting of the,'Wellington Racing Club ’’ January Handicap, one mile and a fur-

FOXTON RACES

tlie weather’was fine imt dull for the, second day of the Foxtou races yes?' terday. but thee was a good attendance.' The results are: January' Hack Handicap.—Waipubi, !•' Lady Spec, 2; Kaimai, 3. Time. Imin 31&c. Dividend, £3 12s. Maiden Hack Hurdle Handicap.— Maparn. 1: Remus, 2 ; Sudor. 3. Time, 2min 69rec. Dividend, £8 Is. President’s Handicap.—Return, 1; Bona Pule, 2; Toa. 3. Time, 2min 4 ;ssc. Dividend, £3 9s.

— Grand Stand Hack Handicap.—Lady Sr,ee, 1: Whitney, 2: Coolgavdic, 3. Time. 2min 16scc. Dividend, £-1 Is. Second Hack Hurdles.—Hauriri. l; i Sudor. 2; Thcsby, 3. Time, 3wi:i 1 2-osac. Dividend, £1 16s. Carr.--cn Welter Hack Handicap.— ''’’a'ruiki, 1; The Hummer, 2; First .Shot. !'•- Time, buiu -M)■ 3-6 sec ., Dividend, £1 Ti's. ' ■ j

ioi st lb »l lb Tort ul hi .. 8 10 Hermosa ... 7 5 Will-o’-the-Tirade ...’ 7 Tj Wisp ... 8 10 Ambrosia ... 7 5 Rose! la ... 8 3 Hastings ... 7 a Palaver ... 8 0 Philanthropist 7 2 Ideal , ... 7 10 Rebel ... 7 n Arii'ic. .. 7 10 Pal ka. ... 7 0 Pitch ami Toss 7 7 .Weary ... 8 12 Soabrook ... 7 G Hhvlock ... C 7 AVhnrio ... 7 5 Hi la C 7 Electric Handicap, live furlong-).. Blazer .. 10 11 Rochester ... 8 (J Benzoin ... 10 0 Quiltina ... 7 JO Jabber ... 9 7 'Lady Lome 7 7 Tit old 9 0 Derringshot... 7 4 Ngaparn • ..8 7 Rebel * ... 7 ■4 Sedgebrook ... 8 -1. Sentry , ••• 8. n Ostiak ... 8 1 Racing: Club Handicap, one mile and IL quarter. Boreas .. 9 13 Stralbbraan... / O Djiu D.jin ... 8 8 Oeliak ... 7 5 Sylvia Park ... 8. 7 Volley ... 7 5’ X'ortiiUii- ■ ... 8 3 Ruamahauga 7 4 Te llapukn ... 7 13 Pitch and Toss 7 a Advance ... . 7 11‘ Donovan ... 7 2 Rose I la ... 7 11 Hastings ... 7 0 Ideal ... 7 9 Daphne .... 7 0 Sedgebrook ..7 7 Kent ... CIO Juvynilo Handicap, six furlongs. Beddingfon ... 9»' 5 Nobility • ... < ii Phooka ... 9 2 Macintosh ... 7 5 Caunie Cbiel ... 8 7 Mehvood ... 7 0 The Sliunnon ... 8 5 Cecilc ... 7 0 llolila ... 7 11 Weller Handicap seven furlongs. Will-o'-tbe Hillatone ... 8 12 Wisp 10 7 Rebel ... 8 10 The Tlempie 9 13 Coin ... 8 10 1 Palaver 9 11 Osbonio ... o lu Stratlnuiirn 9 9 Shylock ... 8 10 Sedgebrook 9 8' Gobn ... 8 J) Whario 9 ‘3 Spider , ... 8 7 St rathbraan 9 3 Hila ... '8 7 Hermosa 9 2 Kent ... 8 7 Donovan 9 3 Cameo ... 8 7 Metropolitan Handicap, six furlongs li Blazer ... 10 0 iiermona ... i Kcuzain Sylvia Park ... 9 10 .;. 9 7 Rochester ... 7 Ostiak ... 7 10 J) Jabber .. 9 3 Osborne 7 s Tit old ... 8 10 Hastings '... 7 7 Advance .. 8 ID Ambrosia i ... 7 7 Rosclla .. 8 10 Philanthropist 7 7 Sivai hnaini 8 7 Donovan ... 7 6 Aril lie .. 8 6 Quiltina 7 5 •''•lenoglo Idea! Sedgebrook ... 8 0 ... 8 0 .. 8 ’0 Lady Lome... 7 Rebel ... 7 Derringshot ... 7 •t 0 0 Ngaparn ..8 0 Sentry ; ... 6 7 Second Hack Handicap, one mile. Rubv Tivist 11 0 Mcrezo ... 7 !! 7 ' Stockade 8 13 Kic-etor ... 7 Ngatabuia 1; o-eploi Wish 8 3 8 3 Right Metal... 7 Dowdrop .. 7 0 0 8 0 Vandcrdcektn 7 0 Waipnki 8 0 Tnkcrmuii ... G 11 Cavendish PmiHuai 7 13 7 13 Bonnie d Jv.ui o Czarina ... 8 7 I-" ah 7 13 Natella ... 8 7 Cornea 7 10