SPORTING.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXIV, Issue 4872, 26 January 1903, Page 2

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING. SECOND DAY.

For the concluding day of its summer meeting, held at the Hubt Park ou Saturday, . the 'Wellington Racing Club mas again favoured with splendid weather. The attendance mas largo, though not as numerous as on Thursday. Soino good racing was witnessed, and in only; two events during the afternoon 'did the absolute first favourite get home. All the eight acceptors wont out to contest the Racing Club Handicap, which resulted in a big surprise. Fallas, who a poor show over his favourite distance —five furlongs—on Thursday, shot away at the start, and making the pace .a cracker, won all the way, in particularly good time. Cannio Ghiel came with a rattle at the finish, and heat Canteen for second pdaco. The favourite (Hinctaura) was never prominent, and appeared to bo in trouble when called upon for an effort three furlongs from homo. Narcotic, who carried most money in tho Pouoko Hack Handicap, ran ,well, but would probably have been better suited with a furlong less distance. Catherine Gordon won all tho way, .Shackle beating Narcotic for second place in tho last few strides. Tho stewards were some time considering a protest against tho first and second horses for alleged inconsistency compared with their form on tho first day. The objection was disallowed. The Wellesley Stakes was considered a foregone conclusion for King Log, tho Yaldhurst representative'. He got well away, and was a couple of lengths ahead of Treadmill when half tho distance was covered. Tho Bill of Portland colt joined the leader at tho top of tho straight, and finishing well under tho whip, .won by a head in smart time. Tho victory of Sir George Clifford’s colt was heartily cheered.

Tho concluding event on the programme, the Pencarrow Hack Handicap, brought about the biggest surprise of tlio.meeting. Waikakaho, owned and trained by I. Janies, at the Hutt, hopped off in front, and won all the way. He paid his fifty-eight supporters £23 Is each. Aldinga, who had been doing good track work before the meeting, just beat Good Intent, wbo was a good favourite for second place. Although there was practically nio betting on the two classic races, the totalisator turnover reached tlio respectable total of £9497.' This amount made a grand total of £23,434 for the two days. Last year £26,831 was handled in three days. The details in connection with the meeting were carried out in a capable manner by Mr J. F. Clark (secretary). Details of the racing are appended:— January Handicap, of 110 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the * stake. Seven furlongs. 357 Mr J. Jeff’s oh m Pretrovna, by Stepniak—lrene, 4yrs, Bst 81b (L. King) ' ... 1 100 Sir George Clifford’s b h Somerlod,. oyrs, 7st lib (McClusky)... 2 38 Mr A. . E-ore’s hr m Hinekoa, 4yrs, 7st 31b (Kirk) • 3 Also started—342 Ayrdalo 7st 131 b (Hewitt), 79 Shrapnel Shell 7st 71b (Garment), 66 Torowai ’7st (Thomson), 195 Livonia 7st (Price), 41 Calibre 6st 111 b (Cameron), 11 Aide-de-Camp 6st 121 b (Rickerby), 58 Eland 6st 91b (W. King). Petrovna hold her own in the -run home, and won comfortably by two lengths froan Somerlecl. Torowai was half a dozen lengths away just clear of Ayrdale. Time, Imin 28 4-ssec. Dividends, £2 8s Gd and £2 17s Gd. Fitzherhcrt Handicap, of 120 sovs; second hbrso to receive 15 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 123 Mr W. Macfanano’s hr g Auratus, by Gold lie of—Pursering, Gst 121 b (Collins) ... 1 326 Mr J. B. Reid’s oil f Gladsome, Bst 121 b CW. Holmes) ... ... 2 135 Mr E. J. Watt’s hr e Starshoot, Bst 111 b (Hewitt) ' 3 ' Also started—67 Waitarere, 7st 91b (G. Price). Gladsome got a slight advantage at the start, and with Starshoot. racCu to the bend, where u aitarero and Auratus were close up. Starshoot was allowed to lead at the turn. Gladsome pulling hard on the rails. Auratus was allowed to get a break on in the straight, and although strongly challenged by Gladsome, won by a neck, Starshoot two lengths away, third. Time, Irain 17sec. Dividend £4 15s. Wcliincrton Racing Club Handicap, ot 400 sots : second borso to receive iju sovs, and the third 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 221 Air C. Machel’s ch h Pallas, by Chain Armour—Nellie, 4yrs, 7st 41b (F. Jones) 1 412 Sir Geo. Clifford’s cb h Cannio Cbiel. oyrs, 7st 91b (McClusky) 2 267 Mr A. "Moss’s gr h Canteen, 4yrs Sst 51b CL. King) ... ... 3 Abo started—lll Battleass Sst 71b

(Gallagher), 661 Hinotaura Bst 41b (Lindsay) 243 Motor 7st (Price), 73 Benefactor Osb 71h ()V. King’), 148 General Symons Gst 71b (L. Williams). After breaking away and causing some trouble a.t the post. Pallas iioppeJ off and rras out by himself passing the stand, Motor, Cannio Chief and Canteen being at the head of the others, with Benefactor and Battloaxo last. At the back Pallas bad three lengths’ advantage, iho, order of tho others being unchanged. Pallas continued to lead round tho bend, where Motor lost bis position and Cannio Chiol moved up to Canteen. Pallas led into tho straight and only had to bo shaken up to win by two lengths. Canine Chid beaded Canteen opposite the lawn, and beat tho grey a length for second place.. Motor was fourth, Hi net,aura fifth Benefactor sixth, Battlcaxe ‘■oventb and General Symons last. Time, 2min 8 l-ssec. Dividends, £0 10s Gd and £1 3s. _ . Tho stewards hold an inquiry into tho running of Pallas on tho previous day. Tho explanation of tho owner and rider was considered satisfactory. Poncho Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Seven furlongs. 150 Mr H. Friedlandor’s hr m Catherine Gordon, by Perkin Warbook IT.— Sprightly, Syrs, Ist 121 b (L. H. Hewitt) ... I 90 Mr F. Armstrong s b g bbackio, 4yrs, Bst 101 b (Davis) ... " 237 Mr A. McDonald’s br g Narcotic, 4yrs, Brt (Garment) 3 Also started —19 BrUliantinc Bst 31b (Hodge),' 141 Kowhoto Bst 31b (O’Brien), 58 Asteroid 7st 131 b (Kirk), 100 Betsy Bst (W T ilscn), 112 Cumulus 7st 101 b (Jones), 84 Kingman 7st 41b (Price) ISto Tikirawa 7st 81b (Murray), 20 Dodoiia 7st 41b (Douglas), 32 Apprentice 7st (Cameron), 18 Tho Guosser Gst lOib (Thomson), 112 Maureen Gst /lb (ColCatheriuo Gordon was tho fust to show out and passing tho furlongs post was just clear of Narcotic, Betsy and Maureen next and Dodona. last. Rounding tho bond Catherine Gordon drew away from tba field and had an advantage of several lengths coining into tho straight. Narcotic cam© fast at tho distance, but died array again, Catherine Gordon winning comfortably by two lengths from Shaeklo. who came v'itb a dash at tho finish, and heat Narcotic half a length for second place. Tikirawa was a good fourth. iim~, Imin 29 2-sscc. Dividends, £6 2s and £3 Cs. , Wellesley Stakes, of 300 sovs; second horse. to receive 30 sovs, and the third 10 sovs from the stakes. Four furlongs. 73 Sir Geo. Clifford’s br c Treadmill, by Bill of Portland—Latherine Wlie-el, Bst /ib CJ- * 257 Mrth G. Stead’s hr c King Log, Bst 71b (Hewitt) •;* 2 37 Mr 11. W. Paterson s b c Kogimont, Bst 71b (TV. Brown) ... 3 King Bog was quickest to get going, and lead Treadmill a oouple cf lengths round the bend. The latter joined Kiiur Log coming mto the straight, and after a ding-dong finish, won by a neck. Time 49 2-ssec. Dividend, £4 10s. , Zealandia Plate, of 250 sovs; second horse to receive 40 sovs and the third 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 26 Mr Douglas Gordon’s blk h Advance by Vanguard—Laurel, Cyrs, 9st ‘Jib (C. Jenkins) ... 1 5 Sir George Clifford's ch h Caun.ie Chid, syrs, 9st 31b (J. McClusky) ... —2 The only starters. Advance assumed the lead shortly after tho start, and was in front all the way, winning easily by four lengths. Time, 2min Ssec. Dividend, £1 2s. Metropolitan Handicap, of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. SGS Mr W. Lovett’s b g Hohoro, by Tasman—Lady Moth, Oyrs, Ost 101 b (J. Gallagher) 1 286 Sir George Clifford’s b h Somerled, Syrs, 7sb 4ib (J. McClusky) 2 179 Mr S. Sponge’s b g Ayrdale, oyrs, Bst (Hewitt) ... ... 3 Also started—2B3 Ostiak Ost lib (C. Jenkins), 83 Field Battery 7st 13lb (Price), Wiudwhistle 7st 131 b (J. Pine), 242 Turopo 7st 41b (11. Garment). Ostiak died out of tho contest at the distance, where Hohoro put in a strong run. and, catching Somerlod, won by two lengths, Ayrdale, tho same distance away, third. Time, Imin 15 3-oscc. Dividends—Hohoro. £1 19s; Somerlod (coupled with Wiudwhistle), £1 5s Cd. Pencarrow Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs: second horse to receive 10 sovs from tho stake. Six furlongs. 53 Mi I. James’s b g Waikakaho, by -Westmere—lVai, 4yrs, o=t 12ib (D. Cameron) ■ ... 1 213 Mr A. Peters's b in Aldinga, oyrs, 7st 41b <L. Thomson) ..; ... 2 557 Mr E..J. Watt’s oh f G"ml,lntent, Syrs, Ost Gib (L. H. Hewitt) 3 Also started —127 Wchenga 7st 11 fb (Pickering). 262 Lolah 7st 01b ■ Hobnes), 127 Matamau 7st Tib (Ricker-

by). 193 Waiknr.no 7st -lib (Jones), 270 Hailey ~yt bib (.Carmen;), 119 Koingo 7st Sib (Kirk), 51 Maii-scrino Cst lllb (Collins). Waikakaho finished strongly, and won by n can pic of lengths from Aldinga. who conic fast inside the distance. and beat Good Intent half a length for second place. Hatley finished fourth and Lo’.aii fifth. Time, Imin 10 3-orcc. Dividends, £2!) Is and £2 Is. WINNING OWNERS.

£ Douglas Gordon—First Wellington Cup. £OOO : first Zealand!* Plato, £2IU ’ 710 | Sir Gccrgo CiilTord—First Anniversary Handicap, £105; third Wellington Cup. £25; second Nursery Handicap, £2O; second January Handicap, £10; second W.R.C. Handicap, £SO; first , Wellesley Stakes, £2OO ; second ''JScaiandia Plato, £-10; second Metropolitan Handicap, £2O ... 539 J. Jeff—First Electric Handicap, £100; first Telegraph Handicap, £175; first January Handicap, £IOO 375 C. Machel—First W.R.C. Handicap ... ... ••• 340 J. Monk First Wellington Slakes 270 J. 15. Held—First Nursery Handicap, £120; second Fitaherbort Handicap, £ls ... ... _ 135 W. Lovett —First Metropolitan Handicap ... ••• ••• 130 W. Macfarlanc—First Fitzhorbert Handicap, £105; third Nursery Handicap, £lO ... ... ••• 115 E. J. Watt —Second Ruapehu Had: Handicap, £.10; first Tbn- ’ gariro Hack Handicap, £7O ... 80 G. F. G. Richardson —Second Wellington Cnp 75 H. Friodiander —First Poncho Hack Handicap 70 A. McDonald —First Ruapehu Hack Handicap 70 I. James—First Pcucarnnr Hack Handicap 70 G. G. Stead —Second Wellington Slakes, £3O; second, Wellesley Stakes, £3O ... ... ... 60 J. Brett—Second Telegraph Handicap 25 H. Roberts —Second Anniversary Handicap ... _ ... ••• 15 A. Peters—Second Peucarrovv Hack Handicap 10 G. Whiteman Second Electric . Handicap ... ... ••• 10 R. E. Mcßae —Second Tongariro Hack Handicap ... ... ... 10, A. Moss—Third W.R.C. Handicap 10 F. Armstrong Second Ponoko Hack Handicap 10; R. Paterson Third Wellesley Stakes 10 Total 3130' ■WINNING SIRES. £ _ Vanguard (Traducor —En Avant)... 710 Stepniak (Nordenfeldt —Steppe)... 450 Chain Armour (Chainshot —A pro- ( pos) ... ... ... 340 Bill of Portland (St. Simon— Electric Light) 280, Medallion (Nordenfeldt —Locket) 270' Olanranald (St. Leger—Scottish . Lassie) ... ... ... 230 Tasman (St. Albans-—Zillah) ... 130 : Seaton Delaval (Melton —Iloscdale) 133 Gold Reef (Bend Or—Crucible) ... 115 Captain Webb (Natator —Fame) ... 80 Robinson Crusoo (Angler—Chrysolite) 75 Letho , (Cadogan—Siesta) ... 70. Perkin Wa.rbeek 11. (Perkin Warbock—Miss Kate) 70 Westmero (Escutcheon —Leonessa) 70 Loclncl (Prinbo Charlie —Nellio Moore) 23 Castor (Zealot —Yardley) ... ... 20 Rebellion (Treason—Mischief) ... 10 Forester (Puriri —Gossip) i 10 Sou’-r,-ester (Goldsbrough Seabreeze) ... ... ... ... 10 Chainlink (Chainshot —Nautilus)... 10,

WINNING JOCKEYS. Tho most successful horsemen at tho meeting wore C. Jenkins and L. King, each of tvhom rode throe winners. J. McClusky and L. H. How itt were successful on two occasions. H. Carmont, W. Holmes, J. Collins, F. Jones, J. Gallagher and D. Cameron rode one winner each. ' PAHIATUA RACING CLUB, The Pabiatua Racing Club notifies bookmakers that they will not be admitted to the club’s course, which is private property, on Wednesday and Thursday next. A private detective has been engaged to remove undesirable persons. .The club will receive money for investment up to within half an hour of the starting time of each race. Winners since the declaration of handicaps have been penalised as follows : —Flying Handicap—Gold Dust, 9st 41b; A.8.N.. Ost lib; Ballarat, Bst 61b; Narcotic, Bst 21b. Hurdles—Otairi, list 71b. Trial Handicap—La Torpedo, Bst 81b; Minor, 7st 101 b. Pahiatua Cup—Plaidie, Bst 131 - Nioiti, Bst 131 b. Telegraph Handicap—Waikakaho, - Bst 31b. ' Konini Handicap—, A.8.N., 9st 21b; Gold Dust, 9st 2!b; Narcotic, Bst 91b; Catherine Gordon, Bst 9ib; Prisoner, Bst 31b. Tho following arc the entries for the Scurry on the second day of the meeting:—Moonlight, Grey Blond, Matuku, Ascension, Two Bob, Maoriland, Fire King. Yukon, Bugle Call. Pahiad tua, Waitoti, Wye, Rhyl, Indiana, Sans Peur, Hinepua, No Shot, Minette, Sea King. Waxpai, Gun Screw, Gold! mine. .CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB, The following weights have been de. dared by Mr J. E. Henrys for the C.J.C. midsummer meeting:— Midsummer Handicap, one mile and a half.—Cruciform lO.st 91b, Siege Gmj 9st 2!b, Orloff 9st, Lady Lillian Bst 91b, Cannio Cliid Bst. 81b. Dundas 7st 111 b, Ardnarff 7st 101 b, Calibre 7st 31b. Gene, hal Symons 7st 31b, Scottish Minstrel 6st lilb, Tercelot 6st 101 b, Clytie 6s) 71b, Lavalctto Gst 71b, Catherine Gordon 6st 71b, Zealous 6st 7113. Filly Stakes, three-quarters of a mile, Gladsome 9st 51b, Aberlow Bst 91b,. Stcpdancer Bst 61b, Dirk 7st- 101 b. Cyclamen 7st 91b. Lolah 7st 81b, Barbott< 7st gib, Loonoro 7st 71b. Lady Maud 7s) 71b Bagpinos 7st- 71b, Merrymaker 6s) 121 b. Mr G. G. Stead has disposed of Siegt Gun to Mr M. McGrath, of New South Wales, for stud purposes. . The horsi will he shipped to Sydney by the Vie toria- leaving to-day. The price diJ not transpire. Mr E. J. Watt hat disposed of Good Intent to Mr C. Phara zyn for £250. Among the visitors who occupied I place on the stewards’ stand at the .WoS tingtou Racine CHVs meeting on SattU) day were the Premier and Sir Jcsepl . Ward.