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>' I'ULOI-NG SIMUNG MINUTING. SI’XO.SU O.U'. (I!y Our S;«‘ciii 1 Importer.) Contrary to aul icipal inns, liio Wl ‘ :l " t-lu‘r ijraku lino Inv t [ir r.il (iay I .i Li’.*'; Kaitliiiy. Jotkiy Clnl/,-; though a .slill prcvaiinrl, ami laU; in ; la: afiwnwoii I Imre iviu a In-avy l.ai!st/rm. There >.,as a good attendance, aid tin publit; '.vti 1 again provided with exwlhml. spurt. There wr.To good fields in all the events, no loss than twcuiy-rix aewpiing for I lie Final Hack Scurw.*, of which wont/ to the post. Ja a.!! sevn-nf.y-suven horses started in the eight races. A notable feature of Monday’s racing was that only one favonrile got home. Yesterday three justified !he .support of iiio public, and two others were riiiiiiGiviip. Iho great number of acceptors a.gai i bore testimony to the excellence of the handicapping. In the first five races every horse went to the post. Two retired in the Welter .'Hack Flat, one in fho Railway Handicap and seven in the Final Scurry. It was a imiycnlficent, nice for the principal prize, the Manchesf er Handicap—anyl)’)d3 r ’s race as tin* big field came down tfiA straight—and Benefactor just landed the slake by a long neck from Hie favourite, Dexterity, Convoy being another neck away, and Cure losing third money by a bare bead. A total of £13,323 was put through the machine for the two more ifian last year. The club is tc-bo congratnfated on tho success of the meeting. Tho arrangements were oxeellejiL Tho luncheon served was much bidder than is usually provided at race injecting;-?, and generally visitors had much to admire at tho way in which they were entertained. Following are tho results;—
York Stakes, of 100 sovs; six furlongs. —GO Air J. Paul’s Perfection, 7sb 7ib (A. Neale) 1; 78 Air A. Ellis’s Rangitata. 7sb 81b (W. Price' 2; 254 Mr E. J, Watt’s Float, Bsb 51b CP. AloNainara), 3. Also started—99 Westguard 9sb 2lb, 77 Field Battery 9st, 108 Shrapnel Shell Sst s!b, 64 Anchorito 7st 51b. 43 Mongonui 7sb. Float, the favourite, had the worst of the start. Mongonui was the first to show in front, hub nearing the bend Anchorito shot out, followed by Perfection. Tn the straight Anchorite fell away, and Perfection won a pood race by a length. Rangibata defeated Float for second money by only half a ‘length. Time. Imin 20soc. Dividends, £8 10s and £2 ss.
Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, of 50 Bovs; ono milo and distance. —207 Mrs J Green’s Otaio, list sli> (Mr P. Neagle), 1; 77 Airs W. Griffiths’s Musketoon, list 21b (Mr H. Alcßae), 2; 158 Mrs Oswald Jefferson’s Merry Boy, 12sb 91b (Mr J. Jefferson), 3. Also started—--137 Blackwing list 91b, 75 Killamoy list 21b. 47 Fire King lOsfc 71b. From a capital start Blackwing and Alcrry Boy made tho nmning. In the back stretch Merry Boy gained the advantage, tho field being right on the leader’s quarters, with Fire King tailing away. Entering tho straight, Otaio came through, and was never troubled, winning as he liked by several lengths. Time, 2min 10 l-ssco. Dividends, £2 5s and £2, Cheltenham Hurdles, of 100 sovs; ono mile and three-quarters.—ls2 Air Davies’s Kolumui, Dsb 13lb (W Thomas), 1; 270 Air J. O’Driscoll’s Waiwora, 12st olb (C. Cochrane), 2; 20 Mr G. Ware-ham’s Ash leaf, Dst (P. Reardon),3, Also started—7B Liglit lOst 51b, 138 Cobra lOst 31b, 237 Afcayday lOst 31b, SO Beau Ideal Dsb 71b, 35 Tlauriri 9sb 51b. Mayday at once assumed tho lead, but failed at tho first jump, coming to grief. Kohunmi then led, .but was passed by Ashloaf when entering tho straight for the first time and tho light weight led tho field to tho back stretch. 'Hero tho loaders woro being ridden hard, and Waiwcra appeared to bo overhauling Kolumui, but tho latter, showing greatly improved form to his running on tho first day, had tho raco well in hand, and won by several lengths. Cobra threw his rider at tho last hurdlo. Time, 3min 31sco. Dividends, £-1 11s an-d IGs.
Rongotoa Hack Hurdles, of 50 sovs; ono milo and a half,—lßß Air W. J, Phillips’s Roer, 12st 71b (A. Hall), 1; 145 Air W.'T. Hook’s In tho Van, lOsfc 2lb (W. Higgins), 2; 39 Air J, Brandon’s Vafchck, lOsfc (H. Fail-brother). 3. Also started—l 4% Tukurangi lOsfc 81b, 71 Hutsina lOst, 129 Waitohi Dsb 51b, 18 Sizxunos Dst, 11 Dreyfus Dst. 93 Redshank Dsb, 103 Benedictine Dst. From a good start Hutana was tho first to show in front*, but passing tho stand Waitohi led the field, tho command being assumed in turn by Vathck and Hutana. In .tho'Van had been lying well back, but camo through at tho back stretch, and looked a likely winner, but ho was challenged by Roer, who easily accounted for tho race by several longtlis. Time, 2min oSsec. Dividends. £2 18s and £1 ss.
Manchester Handicap, of 200 sots; one railo and a quarter.—9l Mr F. Martin’s Benefactor, 7st 21b (H. Carmontl 1; 237 Mr A. Ellis’s Dexterity, Bst 111 b (C. Jenkins), 2: 23G Mr W. V. young’s Conroy, Bst 131 b (T. Wilson), 3 Also started—2s3 Motor Bst 61b. 41 Queen’s Guard Bst 51b, 170 Nioiti Bst 31b, 57 Tradeivind 7sb 41b, 39 la 7st 31b, 48 Cure Cst 131 b, 47 Laureate 6st 101 b, 50 .Meta. McCarthy 7st 21b. The latter was left at tlio post. From a good start la was the first to show in front, and led for a considerable distance, with TVadowind and Laureate of her heels. Entering tho straight Benefactor oamo through, and a magnificent struggle resulted in the Stopniak. gelding landing tho stake by a long nock, Dexterity a neck in front of Conroy, Cure being defeated for third place by a bare head. Time, 2mi.n 1-1 l-oseo. Dividends, £9 8s and £1 4s.
Welter Hack Flat, of 50 sovs; one mile and a distance.—2lß Mr IT. LowComfort, lOsfc lllb (C. Jenkins), I; 107 Air G. A. Nicholson’s Glencoe, lOst 9ib (J. Kennedy), 2; 46 Air J. Green’s Otaio, Dst 31b and 51b over (W. Fahey), 3. Also started—7s Hard Work TDst 131 b, 53 Merry Boy lOst 91b, 11 Alusketoon Dst, 122 Tho Giucssor Dst, 233 La Torpedo Sst 101 b. Tho field was sent away to an excellent start. La Torpedo was the first to show in front, and led past tho stand, with Glencoe right an bis quarters, and tbo others close up. Tin’s order was maintained to the back stretch, where Hard Work fell. At tho bend info tho straight La Torpedo fell away, and Comfort challenged Glencoe. A great raco ensued, Comfort winning by two lengths. Time, 2min 5 2-sscc. Dividends, £2 13s and £1 IGs.
Railway Handicap, of 100 soys: seven furlongs.— 227 Mr J. Paul’s Perfection, 7st 411) and 101 b over (A. Xealel. 1; 30 Mr H. Quinn’s Anchorite. Ost 131 b 05 Towers), 2; 73 Air F„ J. Watt’s Good Intent, 7st 101 b 01. llroadfield), 3. Also_ ran—l7o Tlowmart Sst 31b, 173 Mariantbns 7st 321 b, 50 Alongonui Ost 171 b, 21 Lnnrcftina f)st 111 b. 6 Aroha Gst 7!b. Anchor*to led to tbo homo turn, whore Perfection headed her ami was never troubled, winning by a
length, tho same distance separating second aui third. Time, limn 31 ‘J-o see. Divid.-nds. £2 os and £3 Ids. Final Hack Scurry, of 30 sovs.; about fve furlongs; weight, iJ.it 7Jb. —1b Mr C. Murphy's KxpJorer (A. M.cConuonj, I; 23b Mr K. Kiugham’s Rebellious (i’. Kingiwm). 2; 37 Mr A. V. Laing’s Lass f> Gov. rie (C. Turner), 3. Also started —io Wahav. aka, id liabarai, AS Asteroid, 3b Xnmr:!, 33 Valima, 17 The Romany, 33 The Gift, ’2O Garmonecr. 20 •Silver Shell, 33 Forest Gate, li ( J iho In p, 2b Putipui, 5 Peter Kahn, 3b Gmd Lit, ]-t Wizard Oil, 11 Haore Alai. Deter j\a!m ran oh tho course in a preliminary, and unseated his rider twice. Ho went to tho post, but was left behind. Kxplorer led from tho jump, and was never headed, winning a splendid race under the whip by three-quarters of a length, Rebellious a length ahead of Lass o’ Cowrie, and Xoneen losing third prize hy a, head. Time. Imm I‘Jsec. Dividends, £3l 12s and lbs. IV FIGHTS FOR WOODVILLE. •PKES3 ASSOCIATION'. PALMERSTON, December 2. Mr .T. K. llenrys has declared the following weights for t he first day of I lie Woodvillo District Jockey Club’s spring meeting, on the lOih and 11th inst.:— Hack Handicap Hurdles, of 43 sovs; one mile and t hrce-cuarter.s, —l.oer 12>;t 131 b, Mourner 11st 31b. Ashlraf and Dean Ideal IGst bib, Vathek 9sb 121 b. St. Rene Ost 101 b, Ald rose 9st 01b, Flanagan, Sunmos, Redshank and Dreyfus b>t. Grandstand Hack, of 43 sovs; seven furlongs.—Gold Seal Bsfc 131 b. Briiliant.ino S.st Olb, Ragalo Sst 51b, Craftsman Rst 2b, lleritas and Kov/boto 7sb 131 b, Blackwing 7st 121 b Waitoa and Ringman 7sfc 111 b, Waireka 7st 101 b. Shackle 7st 01b, llaldie and Bounce 7st, The Guesscr fist Illb. Muskotoon Gsb 101 b, Melrose, Rapids, La Torpedo and Athol Rrcso Gst 10!b, Asteroid and Patipai Cst 71b.
Woodvillc Handicap, of 125 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Dexterity 9sb lib. Motor Bst Blh. Queen’s Guard Sst 71b. TTinotanra nnd St. Denis Sst 51b, Bonefnctor 7st 13ll>, Bowman 7sfc 12lb, Fakir 7sb 111 b, Ballynecty nnd Platypus 7sb 91b, Kahuwai and Plaidio 7st Sib, la 7st 51b, Alota AlcCarthy and Alurmur 7st 41b, Wilson nnd To Pake 7sb 31b, Inspan Gst 13lb. Laureate Gst 10!b, llosoplot and Aroha Gst 71b. Flying Hack, of 45 sovs; three-quar-ters of a mile.—Cave Sst 121 b, Aluralo Bst 111 b, Herltas Ssfc*3lb, Kn Garde and Gold Dust 7st 131 b, Pingman 7st 111 b, Ziska and Kudu 7st Olb. Poll Call 7st 71b, Gold Dredge and Rapids 7st, Lass o’ Gowrio and Alatuku Gst 101 b, Report, Fainvater, Patipai and Sea King Gst 71b.
Borough Handicap, of 00 sots; sovcij furlongs.—St. Denis Bst 131 b, Westguard Bst 12lb, Field Battery Bsb 101 b. Marianthus 7st lllb. la 7rt 101 b. Jewel Gun, Laureate and Alurmur 7st 71b, Inspan and Alongouui 7sb 3lb, Pure Silver Gst 101 b, Roscplofc, Wliario* Tho Rioter, Aroha and Argylo Gst 71b. Welter Hack, of 45 sovs; ono mile and a quarter.—Craftsman lOsfc 21b, Wait cm, Dst 131 b, Lissa 9sb 121 b, Ziska Psfc 91b, Walroka 9st 81b, -Baldie 9st, Liquefy Sst 131 b, Tho Guosscr and Muskotoon‘Bsfc 121 b, Bounce Bsfc 101 b, Alel-ro-se, Apprentice and Ashleaf Brt 71b, Electric Handicap, of 50 sovs; five furlongs.—St. Denis Dst 71b, Westguard Dst 41b. Field Battery 9st 21b, Hinotaura 9st, Shrapnel iShell Bst Olb Platypus Bst 3lb, Gold Seal Bsfc 21b, To Taiaha Sst, To Pako 7st lllb, Alongomii 7st Olb, Tnrepo, Pure Silver and Brilliantmc 7st 31b. Grccnslcoves Gst 10U>. Sun fish Gst 91b, Romanoff, Uquofy, Shackles and Argylo Gst 71b. MANAWATU PACING CLUB. At tho Alaiiawafcu Pacing Club’s summer meeting, to bo held on Boxing Day and the 27th December, tho sum of £IBSO will bo distributed in stakes. Tho following aro events provided for owners:—First Day—Telegraph Handicap, of 110 sovs, six furlongs; First Handicap Hurdles, of 120 sovs, two miles; Manawatu Cup Handicap, of 400 sovs, ono milo and a half; First Handicap Hack .Hurdles, of 60 sovs. one milo and threequarters ; Maiden Hack Raco. of 40 sovs, seven furlongs; Grandstand Handicap, of 110 sovs, ono mile ; Hack Flat Handicap, of 50 sovs, ono mile; Nursery Handicap, of 100 sovs. five furlongs. Second Day—Summer Handicap, of 100 sovs, six furlongs; Hack Flying Handicap, of GO sovs, six furlongs; Second Handicap .Hurdles, of 100 sovs, one mile and threequarters; President’s Handicap, of 300 sovs. ono milo and a quarter; Second Handicap Hack Hurdles, of 50 sovs, one mile and a half; Juvenile Stakes Handicap, of 100 sots, five furlongs; Christmas Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs, one mile and a distance; Farewell Handicap, of 100 sovs, about one milo. Nominations for all races and entries for tho Maiden Hack Race close to-morrow night at 10 o’clock with Air J. M. Johnston, secretary, Palmerston Norths LOWER VALLEY JOCKEY CLUB. Tho attention of horse-owners is directed to tho programme of tho annual meeting of tho Lower Valley Jockey Club to bo hold on Boxing Day and tho 27th December. The events aro as follows:—First Day—Maiden Hack Pace, of 20 sovs, six furlongs ; Hack Handicap, of 56 sovs, ono mile and a furlong; Lower Valley Jockey Club Handicap, of 80 sovs, one milo and a furlong; Hack Hnrdlo Handicap, of 50 sovs, ono mile and a half; Hack Flying Handicap, of 35 sovs, six furlongs; Boxing Day "Handicap, of GO sovs, six furlongs: Hack Welter Handicap, of 40 sovs, seven furlongs. Second Day—Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 50 sovs, ono mile and a half; Trial Hack Handicap, of 30 sovs, seven furlongs; Martin Memorial Handicap, of 60 sovs. ono milo; Second Hack Handicap. of 45 sots, otic milo; High Weight Hack Handicap, of 30 sovs, ono milo; Telegraph Handicap, of 55 sovs, six furlongs; Hack Scurry Handicap, of 30 sovs. five furlongs. Nominations for all events except the Maiden Hack Raco close at Alartinborougli to-morrow night at 9 o’clock with Mr T. F. Evans, secretary. Tho Alartinborougli telegraph office closes at 5 p.m., *» BETTING OXTOTATTONS. PTIF.SS ASSOCIATION. AUCKLAND, December 2. Siego Gun continues a firm favourite for the Auckland Cup. No better nrice than 3 to 1 is obtainable. Pallas.,and Hohoro are favourites for tho Railway Handicap. |
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