SPORTING

New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5732, 30 October 1905, Page 3

SPORTING

MASTKUTON RAGING CLUB. For Uio ronf-lnding day of thy Mallei'(on Racing Club's spring inc-lirn;. held at tho Opalti raoocour.sr-. on Saturday, showorv weather was oxporionc'-d. Tho aliondaiioo was satisfactory, though not so targo as on Iho previous day. i h‘‘ course was heavy, as indicated by the times registered for the dilierent events. Tho fields were generally smaller than on the opening day. In tho Hark ifurdlos. Bounce, who finished fifth on tho first day, was belter backed than any of the other rumiors. 110 mol Grand Jury on a stone b-ttcr terms, but appeared to win with a lot in hand. Aberration scored his second win at, tho meeting in the Tradesmen's llaeh rtandieap, in which Itulcinea, winner of tho Maiden Back Race, on (he first dav. got a decided advantage in the first furlong, and tootled like winning from end to end. The only other double at the meeting was the Carterton-owned Carmlet, who put down a good favourite in Tinmen in the President's Handicap, and paid .63 Is in a field of three, llamcn came into the straight full of running, but when Jenkins got the whip out id the distance, tho hone appeared to “turn it up." In tho High-weight Back Handicap, for gentlemen riders, the president, of tho club, .Mr C. I’, Vallancc, had a comfortable win on Huremoana. a IHI i brother to Dingo, who should he heard of in better company. During the afternoon, the Mastcrton string hand played selections on the lawn, following are particulars of tlie events:—

Back Hurdle Bandi'-ap, of 55 sovs. One mile and a half.

179 Mr A. Residets b g Bounce, by Captain Webb— tliuV-nui-lopo, 6yrs, 10.10 tlv. McGregor) I 137 Grand Jury. 10. S (If. Lind) 2 73 Klanugan. 10.3 «L. Miller) 3 Also started—73 Moctorapuku 10,7. Making 10.1. KlaiiagEm was the first to show out, and passing tho stand was attended by Mukuri and Jloetoi opuku. Bounce moved up to tho leaders at the mile post, and along the hack took charge. Half-a-nnlc from homo Grand Jury was running second, the latter being ridden to keep Jiis place. Bounce was not afterwards headed, winning easily by two lengths. Rlauagan three lengths away. Time, Jinin fscc. Dividend. .13 10s. Tradesmen's Back Handicap, of GO sovs.

Seven furlongs. 205 Mr W. E. Bidwill’s b g Aberration. I»v Tho Possible —Kickie, 4yis, 8.3 (S, Koid) , •••. ••• \ 119 Dulcinc’a, 7.6 (W. 11. McKay) ... 2 75 Papatawa, 6.11 (A. Oliver) ... ... 3 Also started —165 Kuroki 9.10, 70 First View 7.8. Dulcinoa jumped through tho barrier, and got a break of three lengths. With a furlongs gone tsho was two lengths clear of a hunched hold. At tlie homo bond, Kuroki and Aberration moved up to the leader, Iho former being ridden at tho turn. Dulcinca came into tho straight a length ahead of Aberration. Tho latter joined Dnlcinea at the distance, and after an interesting finish, won by half a length. Time, Imin 38 3-ssec. JJividend, «£2 15i3

President’s Handicap (open), of 100 sovs. One mile and a furlong. 61 Mrs S. W, Tatham’s b h Capnlet, by Lethe —Princess Agnes, 6yrs. 7.6 (A. Oliver) ... * ... 1 213 Hon W. W. Johnston’s b h Flamen, 4yrs, 8.11 (C. Jenkins) ... 2 83 Mr 11. Hodge’s b m Silverlene, 6yrs, 7 (S. Xteicl) 3 The only starters. Silverlcne and Flamen raced along the back together, Capulet being two lengths away. Flamen drew away from Silverlcne at the home turn, and looked all over a winner in the straight. Capulot challenged at the distance, and ITamen failing to respond when Jenkins called on him, was beaten by two lengths. Silverlene three lengths away. Time, 2miu Bsec. Dividend, X'o Is. High-weight Hack Handicap, of 50 eovs. One mile. 226 Mr J. Cotter’s br g Huremoana. bv Torpedo—Como, syrs, 11.9 (Mr ij. F. ValJance) 1 172 Curenagh, 10.13 (Mr J. Haxton) ... 2 127 Kino, 10.7 (Mr A. Best) 3 Also started—22 Kingsborough 10.7, 101 Starlight 10.7, 20 Buster Brown 10.7. Kino and Buster Brown were prominent for half a mile, where Huremoana moved up to the leaders. He took charge at the home turn, and won hard hold by two lengths from Curenagh, Rino a fair third. Time, 2min 1 3-ssec. Dividends. X2 and 17s. Scurry Hack Handicap, of 50 sots. Five furlongs. 20*1 Mr C. H. Smith’s ch g G-awain, by Sir Lancelot—Delft, 6yrs, 9 (W. H. McKay .. 1 138 Contender, 4.9 (T. Wilson) 2 53 Little Sister. 7.3 (S. Reid) 3 Also started —150 Paper 7.7, 21 Moloch 7.3, 30 Damascus 7.3. Gawain led from start to finish, and won by six lengths from Contender, with Littlo Stator two lengths away third. Time, linin 9sec. Dividends, .£1 13s and XI. Welter Hack Handicap, of 50 eovs. One mile. 30 Mr A. Naylor's b g The Ruler, by Lord of Misrule—Corn Rose, aged, 8.5 (W. Bainbridge) 1 157 Hatley, 9.4 (A. Watson) 3 35 Sherlock Holmes, 8 (J. Pritchard) 3 Also started —353 Letlierin 9.2, 135 Rose* grove 8.12, 76 Dominican 8.8, 13 The Shadow 8.2, 27 Ilikatoa 8. Sherlock Holmes showed the way to the straight, where The Ruler and Hatley joined him. A good race home resulted in The Ruler winning by throe lengths. Time, Imiu 56 l-ssec. Dividends, Xl6 6s and XI, Stewards’ Handicap (open), of 80 sovs. Six furlongs. 74 Mr W. McKenzie’s ch m Hinurcwa. by Petroleum, 6yrs, 7.6 (C. Buchanan) 1 87 Tikarawa, 6.13 (S. Reid) 2 84 Narcotic, 7.13 (A. Watson) 3 Also started—l9s Rustique 8. Hinurewa led from start to finish, and lasted long enough to win by half a length from Tikarawa, with Narcotic a neck away third. Time, linin 22 2-osec, Dividend. X 5 7s. Electric Hack Handicap, of 50 eovs. Six furlongs. 162 Mr J. McLaughlin J s b g Captain Shannon, by Captain Webb ’ Kriua, 3yrs, 9 (T, Wilson) 1 202 Red Cross. 8.4 (W. Young) ... 2 58 Toddy, 7.3 (Conquest) 3 ■ Also started—los Moata 8.6, 77 Pytchloy Moata raced away and soon established a good load, but was caught at the home turn by Red Cross, who led half way down the straight, where she was joined by Captain Shannon. After an interesting finish the latter gained the verdict by three-quarters of a 'length. Time, Imin 24sec. Dividend. X 3 7s. AUCKLAND TROTTING MEETING. , PRESS ASSOCIATION. AUCKLAND, October 28. The Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting 1 was concluded to-day in showery weather. There was a moderate attendance The amount put through the totalisator was XIOOO 10s. Results (dividends 10s tickets):— Novel Race.—Jago, 9sec, 1; Porangi, 7soc, 2: Andy Brown, 9eec, 3. Dividends, 16s and 6s. Alexandra Handicap Trot.—Albertorious, Bscc. 1; Young McKinney, scr. 2; Harold Abdallah, llsec, 3. Dividends, X2 2s and XI 13s. Homuera Handicap,—Gladys Rose, 7.12, 1; Solitary, 8.2, 2; Marissa, 8.3, 3. Dividend. X2 6s. Ladies’ Bracelet.—Le Rosier, scr, 1; Mangonui. llsec, 2; Next Time, 9eec, 3. Dividend. XT 12s. Innovation Handicap Trot.—Mangonui, Msec, 1; Torpedo II.» 4sec. 2: Le Rosier, Isec (including 2sec penalty), 3. Dividend, XI 9s. High Class Trot Handicap.—Specialist, scr, 1; Sir Robert. liscc, 2. Dividends, X2 4s and 11s. Harold Abdallah finished second, but was disqualified for galloping. Junction Tlandicnn. —Orange and Blue, 8.13, 1; Mntaura, 8.1, 2; Inspiration, 8.2, 3. Dividend, XT 7s. Innovation Handicap.—Harold Abdal-

lali, 12S0C, 1; Specialist, scr. 2; The ! Moore,:; Hsec, 3.‘ Dividend:;, A 3 19s and .61 2s. i AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. ! Tim folio-,vinv acceptances have been : received for tho Auckland spring »ie<d--1 ‘ Shorts Handicap, five furlongs. - Ho. h'in, 9.9, I .Jack and Gold 8.9, Avalanche «.i Certain!'.' 7.10, Te Arch a <.lO, Alba Rove 7.10. Dcsdemonu. 7.8. Monotorm i.i, 1 Nervine 7.4, J.uncrta <1.13, Dardnnus 6.13. iTakaroa tl.io. Kloudyke C. 7, Lady Rose i 6.7, VLvandcd C. 7. 1 l» ( ,nv Handicap seven furlongs. oonoIma9 13 Marisa 8.9, Girton Girl B.a. boI litarv 7.13. Lurosome 7.11. Dr Quest ~0. I Gladys Rosa 7.8. Merry Delava 1 ..6. ! stci'vteiler C. 13. Hurilmii 6.10. L |tll ° \I ilu-l 6.U, Gonspivcss 6.9, Lcgcnto G.. 1. President';; Handicap, one mil'-; Rukekone 8.13, King Raul S.H, iroph.no 8.3, Seabird 7.11. l-rankiin «.1L Necklet 7.10, Kola Nip ..9, Iho L-aik , Soiiltfisli 7.8, Lconalor 7.«. L.dy G.ements 7.7, Soullmaid <.<, Biro ts-iviu ° i'iyinr Handicap, six furlongs. Hol,oro 9.7. LadV Annie 8.8, Milho 8.7 Loch Eriio 8.5, Aiisierlitz 8.3. General Avcr:,"e 7.9, Rookljy 7.9, Certainty ~8, L.aly hunc 7.7. Te Aioha 7.7, Anno-,.© <•«. \lha Rose 7,5, Lobean 7.2. Nervine «, Read Necklet 6.13. Svren 6.13. Bouomi. ! ana 6.9, Lucrcce 6.8, Vivandol 6.i.

TA RATA 111-C ARTERTON WEIGHTS. Tim followin'' handicap* have been de-c-lured hv Mr d. !■]. Hc-nrys for tho lara-luhi-Caricr'on Racing Club’s spring meeting to be held on November 9 th; Hack Klvin". of 05 eovs ; six furkmo*.— Sir Geraint 9.3. Aberration H-10 Sir civale 8.8, Rod Cross 7.1 d. First \icvr / ; 9, LeUielmo 7.8, Oryx 7.0. Dulcmca <.G, iakina G. 13. Little Sister 0.10, Narrow Jisc-ipe GlO Hinpodora 6.10, Damascus 6.10, Tho Shadow 6.10, lUflemaid 6.7.. Railway Handicap,, ol UK) sovs; six fur-longs.—-deanno d’Arc 0.5, Jolly ri f R,elude 8.8, Gold Seal B.G, flint! 'LL; Kudu 7.11, Caupaw 7.9, Variation ( .8. i U,twain. 7.7. Matakokiri 7.5, Tik.rawa ~0. Nouceu 7.3, i'aneywork 7, Galahad i, I'urneuux 7. Parkshot 6.10. Handicau llurdles, of 55 sovs; one mile and a half.—Wind 11.4, Bounce 11.4, Grand Jury 10.7. Moetoropuku 10.3, Wild Cat 10.3, Lady Raven 10.2. Amaryllis 9.9, ivaimoo 9.5. Error 9. liosegrovo 9, Sc. Amelia 9, Gipsy Jack 9, Kaingitahi 9, Mis«s Mavis 0, Kingiborough 9. Wui imapa County Cup, of 1200 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Ngatarua 9, Fla. men 0, Clanlnirn 8.10, Rapids 8.0, Wluaknwehi 8.8, Hydrant 8,4, Spoil 8.2, Capulet 8.1, Prelude 8.1, Royal Blue 7.11, Kvu roki 7.10, Tikirawa 7.2, Silverlenc 6.13, i’aneywork 6.10. Letherin 6.7. King Edward Handicap, of 65 sots; ono ii)ilo.—Togns 9.3. Sir Percivnle 8.8, Operett.a 8.4. Silverlene 8.2, Aorangi 8, ManseillaLo 7.10, Lavinia 7.9, 3?apatawa 7.3, Hourrasqu© 7.3, Pcmmlcan G.lO. Birthday Hack Welter, of 55 sovs; seven furlongs.—T)gos 11.7, Sir Pcrcivalo 10.12, Huremoana 0.13, Oryx 9.8, Tho Ruler 9.G. Flower Ciiid 9.2, Femmicnn 9.2. Bonnie Prince 9.2, Splendid Idea 8.13, Curonagh 8.10. Takina 8.9, Oko 8.7, Paper 8.7. Notherbv 8.7, The Shadow 8.7, ‘Pino 8.7, Ililcaitoa 8.7. FLEMINGTON’ NOTES. FLEHINGTON, October 28. ACaniapoto galloped twelve furlongs in 2min 43sec. Tartan and Wnrroo covered eleven furlongs in 2rain 32sec. Lady Wallace and Torah saw the end of ten furlongs In 2min 16sec. and Charles Stuart traversed nine furlongs in 2min 6sec. Tho Infanta boat Marmont over twelve furlongs, run in 2min 48sec. Gladsome left twelve furlongs behind in 2min 47i&ec. Elvo beat Jargoon over ten furlongs, rim in 2min 17see. Scot Free galloped eleven furlongs in 2min 33sec. The betting continues dull. Tartan is now equal favourite with Maniapoto for the Cup at 7 to 1. Emir and Warroo are quoted at 10 to 1. There is no change in tho others. TRAINING AT RTCCAKTON. CHRISTCHURCH. October '2B.

The weather was fine for training operations this morning, but the grass, on which most work was done, was heavy, Quarrymnn, without being pressed, beat Gay* Spark by two lengths over ono mile and a quarter in 2min 20 2-ssec. Signalman beat Golden Vein by three lengths over a mile in Imin Kirriemuir defeated Glenowlet in a half-mile gallop easily. Golden Knight and Mahutonga galloped one mile and a half, a pure working gallop, in 2min 55$sec. Veneer beat Mystification over a mile and vi quarter. Tirole easily hold Euclid over six furlongs. Paritutu and Douche ran. six furlongs in Imin 36\sec, the former being much the better. Lady Wayward and Clanchattan ran six furlongs in Imin 2Usec, finishing together. Pas Seul easiJy'defeated Ivanoff over half a mile. It was a smart performance. Stepdancer did tho best gallop of the morning, running a mile and a half alone in 2min 48sec. with over the Cun weight up. Chivalry cantered. Achilles, looking light, did similar work. Solution, who is very well, sprinted. Black Diamond ran a good mile in Imin 51 4-ssec, Aianodeon and Lyrist ran ten furlongs together. Handsome Rose, who is also vorv well, ran a mile and a half. Calibre did steady pacing. St. Joo ran a mile comfortably in Imin 53sec. Ghoorka, who Is very well, went a mile at three-quarter pace. Blythemaid ran five furlongs in Imin Bsec. Machine Gun ran six furlongs, Hewitt up, on the grass in Imin 221 sec. finishing apparently with not much in hand. A number of two-year-olds, including Zimmerman, Golden Gate, and Munjesta were given sxmnting dashes. Buckley's team—Master Alls, Beau Seaton, Convoy, and Lady Landon arrived last night.

The Christchurch "Star" of Saturday reports that tho betting market on the NewZeaiand Cup has undergone a slight' change during the last few days, Noctuiform has come in for a lot of support, and ,ho is now a pronounced favourite at 3 to‘ 1, with very little money obtainable at that price. With double ©vent backers, Munjeet is the popular selection for the Stewards' Handicap, others that are in favour being Solution, Chivalry, Machine Gun. Crichton and Master Aiix.