WELLINGTON RACING CLUB

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8482, 17 July 1913, Page 11

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB

NEDRA WINS STEEPLECHASE. EXCELLENT FINISHES. The winter meeting of the Wellington. Racing Club opened at Trentham yesterday, and there was a very large .attendance of the public. A little ram fell during the afternoon, but it was, not sufficient to interfere with the racing which was particulaily inteiesting, the finishes being very close. Two accidents occurred during the afternoon, Coolbeggan breaking a leg in the Parliamentary Handicap, and Nyland meeting with a similar nnshap in the Winter Hurdle Race. Both horses had to bo destroyed. Speculation on tho totalisator was very brisk, the sum of £25,577-1 going through the machine, compared with £12,883 for the corresponding day last year. This gives an increase of £12,694, but on the first day of tho previous winter fixture it will be recollected that the weather was very wot and wintry. The results are: —

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of 120 sovs; seven furlongs.

I—Ewart and Somers’ b o Kaniki, by Maniapoto—Kohina, 3yrs, 9 ( \V. Price) - 4—F. E. Shaw’s ch g Gnome, Byrs, 9 (F. D. Jones) 3 —J. It. McDonald’s b c Styx, 3yra, 9.6 (Telford)

Also started (R. Young), 14 Leapuki 10.3 (W. J. Dorter), 6 Semaphore 10.1 (R. Berry), 12 Negative 9.8, ino. 51bs allowance (G. Francis), 2 Mummer 9.13 (W. Ryan), 9 Theodore 9.12 (S. Reid), 7 Tonev 9.9 (G. Lee), 3 Te liafiurangi 9.4 (11. Hatch), 5 Taiiuamupo 9.3 (B. Deeiey), 13 Kiiosteri 9.2, car. 9.7 (H. Thompson), 10 Black Lupin 9 (L. Noclaer), 15 Braeburn 9 (L. Traill), 8 Turna 9 (W. Bell), 16 Silkweb 9 (J. O’Shea). Styx and To Kahorangi were bracketed.

The field moved away on even terms, but Te Kahurangi immediately rushed to the front, followed by Gnome, with Turna bringing up the rear. Mr Shaw’s gelding displaced Te Kahurangi at the hve furlong post and led to within the distance, wherelvaniki, which was always handy, put in his claim and won rather comfortably by a half length. Styx sis lengths away third, Theodore fourth, and Kilosteri last. Time, Xmin 33 3-ssec. FIRST HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE,

Of 120 sovs; two miles and a half. 5—G. L. Stead's oh g Tim Dooian. by Brookby—X’incusmon, 0.7 (P. Patterson) ... 1 2—J. R. McDonald’s br g Fireworks, aged, 10. b (H. McSweeney) ———2 B—J. 8., Gaisford’s br g Ranter, aged, 10.8 (Julian) 3

Also started—4 Daylight Bill 10.4 (Thompson). 14 Zante 10,4 (Croofc), 6 Windage 10.2 (R. Gray), 1 Napper Tandy 9.13 (F. Flynn), 7 Royal Medal 9.12 (F. Ellis), 15 Pukeroa 9.9, carried 10.1 (G. Buchanan), 11 Westeriey 9.7 (C. Scott), 10 Fond Memory 9.7 (J. O’Connell). 3 Otupai 9.7 (H. Coker), 16 Elwell 9.7 (T. Kent). 13 Waiaio 9-7 (J. Deerey). 12 Silver Monarch 9.7 (G. Crawford), 9 Grit Lawless 9.7 (S, Pere). From a good start Windage and Otupai took up the running and ledover the first fence, where Westerly came to grief. Going along the back Daylight Bill toppled over at the brush fence, and Windage fell at tho fence between the four and five furlong posts. Turning into the straight Napper Tandy, Otupai and Pukeroa led the field, and passing the stand tho order was Naper Tandy, Pukeroa, Tim Doolan, Fireworks, Otupai, Ranter. Tim Doolan later displaced Pukorba, who was followed by Ranter. Going along the back the last time The Ranter led Tim Doolan, Fireworks, and Napper Tandy. The positions were about the same after crossing the second to last fence, bat Tim Doolan then put in his claim, and negotiating the fast obstacle safclv went on and won by three lengths. Fireworks overhauled Ranter after jumping the last fence and beat him homo by half a length. Napper Tandy was fourth, then came Fond Memory. Time, smin 48 2-ssec. TRIAL PLATE,

Of 100 sots; six furlongs. 4—H. M. Speed’s ch g Kerw, by Sylvia Park—Helen, 6yrs. 9.13 (W. Price) 6—“ Mr Brighton’s” b f Pavlova, 2yrs, 9 (Telford) B—W. Davies* br c George, Syra, 10 (J. O’Shea)

Also started—2 Field Force 10 (F. D. Jones), 13 Grandee 9.13 (H. Batten), 11 Lord Kilcheran 9.13 (W. Young). 15 Pareata 9.13 (S. Reid), 9 Sweet Breeze 9.13 (A. Simpkins), 12 Holywell 9.11 (Miller), 10 Stamboul 9.11 (W. J. Trotter), 16 Salado 9.11 (J. Lyford), 6 Prince Laddo (R. Hatch), 1 Sir Moseley 9.3 (Deeley), 7 Adobcia 9 (W. Bell), 14 Charlerose 9 (B. Berry), 3 Lyrique 9 (W. Ryan). Lyrique was the first to show out, and was closely followed by George and Kew, the rest of the field being bunched. Once into the straight Kew went to the front and Lyrique dropped back into the ruck badly beaten. Here Pavlova and George put in their claims, but could not reach Kew, which won comfortably by four lengths, with George, which finished well, being close up third. Field Force was fourth and Sr Moseley fifth. Time, Imin 19 4-6seo.

WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASE, Of 750 sovs; about three milee. 3 C. F. Vallance’s br m Nedra, by Renown —Mystic, aged, 9.9 (\V. J. Porter) ...' 1 I—F.1 —F. Armstrong’s br g The Spaniard, aged, 10.11 (A. Julian) 2 4 J. R. McDonald’s blk g Tho Native, aged, 11.1 (H. McSweeney) 3

Also started —2 Glenmore 11.3- (W. Adams), 6 Hautoro 11.1 (R. Thompson), 7 El Dorado II (H, Coker), 5 Dorando 10.9 (Mr A. Gordon), 10 Leo'tenter 10.2 (H. Futcher), 12 Waitarere 9.13 (J. Hughes), 9 Red McGregor 9.10 (J. O’Connell), 14 Donzol 0.7 (L. Traill), 8 Bismarck 9.7, carried 9.81 (T. Jones), Evenlode 9.7, carried 9.9 (H. Carr), 13 Kia Ora 9.7 (W.

1 eliding), 11 Sportsman 9.7 (F. Ells).

At the start The Native took up l.io running from El Dorado, Donzei, a .id Red McGregor, with Even] ode Lst, but entering tho straight for the Lst time Glenmoro led from The Spaniard, with Evenlode still in the rear. Coming through tho gap at the tsp of the straight Hautere ran off. (lenmore was in command at the back Tlth Tho Native, Nedra, and Sportsman close up. Going past tho four furlong post the second time Glentiore was still at the head of affairs, with Tho Native, Nedra, and Tho Spaniard following in that order. The Native displaced Glenmore along the buck with Dorando, Nedra, Tho Spaniard, and Glenmoro next. Nedra ran to the front at the four furlong post, and was followed by The Native, Dorando, and The Spaniard. Once heads were turned for homo Nedra Was proclaimed tho winner, but Doranlbo and Tho Spaniard were both going well. Nedra was first over the last fence, where Dorando ran off, leaving The Spaniard and Nedra to fight out the finish. A great “go” resulted in the latter winning by a length, with The Native four lengths away. Then •came Sportsman, the last to finish ■being Waitarore, Kin Ora fell in the 'straight the second time round, and El Dorado was pulled up. Time, 7min 7 l-sseo.

PARLIAMENTARY HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; one mile and a quarter. 1— E. Short’s hr o Kilrain, by Kilchorau—Grand Rain, 4yrs, 9.2 (VV. Young) 1 B—W. C. Ring's b h Domino, syre, 10.3 (J. O’Shea) 2 2 H. Nee’s ch c Sir Knox, 4yrs, 10.2 (B. Deoley) 3

Also started —3 Haskayne 10.7 (IV. Ryan), 4 Awahou 16.0 (it. Hiiuih), 4 Paroso 9.18 (It. Young), 10 Dmvolo 9.12 (Telford),- 13 Vi U.lO (A. AicM.l : lau), b Ceylon 9.6 (S. Raid), 7 Ouihu 9.5 (J. Lambess), 12 Bourne/ Buy 9.0 (vV. Bell), 11 Rodloh 9.2 (J. Conquest), 16 Loon iVLahm 9.2 (W. Price), 9 Gooibeggan 9 (F. D. Jones), o Commotion 9 (F. Langstone). Haskayne, Vi, and Commotion delayed the start considerably, and when the tapes were released Haskayne and Commotion lost a couple of lengths. Coolbeggan broke a ■ leg going out of the straight. Phroso was leading ■D-avolo going along the hack, and at the half-mile post Phroso was still in (front, followed by Uedloh, Kilram, Avalon, and Diavolo, When heads were turned for home Kilrain ran to the front, and a great race ended in Kilrain winning by a couple of lengths from the las I-Ji lushing Domino and Sir Knox. Loch Mabin was fourth and Diavolo fifth. Time, 2min 16 2-ssec. WINTER HURDLES, Of 500 sovs; two miles.

B—G. Morris’s br g Marton, by Malachi—Ataiantis, 10.7 (W.

Adams) X 3—Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Peary, syrs, 9.9 (A. Julian) ... 2 12—W. G. Trask’s ch g Stevens, aged, 9.7 (W. Ferris) 3

Also started—4 The Rover 10.13 (F. Flynn), 1 Coronetted 10.7 (J. Deerey), 5 Nyland 10.4 (R. Young), 9 Beacon 10.3' (J. O’Connell), 2 Darby Paul 10.1 (T. Jones), 7 Aberbrothock 9.10 (W. Young), 13 Euroco 9.10 (H. Futcher), 10 Red Earl 9.9 (F. Ellis), 6 Watchchain 9.9 (T. N. Jones), 11 Prince Eddie 9.3 (R. Thompson), 14 Waione 9.4, carried 9.6 (McSweeney), 15 Stamboul 9 (Trotter). Peary was tho first to find his feet, but before a furlong had been covered Nyland took command. At the first fence Beacon and Stamboul came to grief. Nyland led into the straight, and passing the stand he was followed by Peary, with Aberbrothock and Stevens handy. Aberbrothock faced up to Nyland along the back, and they were on terms at the hurdle at the six-furlong post, where Nyland broke his leg. Aberbrothock was left (u front, with Peary, Darby Paul, and Stevens next. Marton, then drew up to the leaders, and he was in front before the straight was reached. He led over the last fence, followed by Stevens, but from this out he easily held his own winning by a length and a quarter. Peary just beat Stevens m Hie last few strides by half a length for second place. Darby Paul was fourth and Coronetted fifth. Time, 3min 57 4-ssec. TE ARO HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs; six furlongs. 2—C. MachelTs b g Teviotdaie, by Achilles—Strathspey, 3yrs, 9.13 (F. D. Jones) .- 1 I—F. C. Davis’s br g Paoli, 3yrs, 10.6 (J. O’Shea) 2 6—J. B'. Hathaway’s b f Heather, 4yrs, 10 (Telford) 3 Also started—7 St. Serf 9.11 (S. Reid), 5 Tree Lucerne 9.10 (Nodder), 3 Tiwari 9.10 (W. Young), 11 Royal Patron 9.0 (Batten), 9 Silverrose 9.4 (Lambess), 8 Axis 9.2 (A. MoMiilen), 13 Lanyard 9 (Berry), 10 Amity 9 (Hatch), 4 Waldemar 9 (B. Deeley), 14 Lady Vladimir 9 (Crawford), 12 Soporific 9 (VV. Bell). Waldemar soon went to the front, and led till well within the straight, where the colours of Paoli, Teviotdaile, and Heather were conspicuous. A great finish resulted in Teviotdalo scoring by three-parts of a length, with Heather a similar distance away third, and Waldemar fourth. Time, Imm 21sec. NOTES ON THE RACING STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. Seventeen faced the starter for this event, for .vhich Kamki was installed a warm first favourite, with Mummei next in demand. The race needs little description, as Te Kahurangi shot to the front from a good start. He, however, soon lost his position to Gnome, which drew inside position at the post. The latter flattered his supporters for a while, but Kamki (which looked particularly well) was always handy, and won rather comfortably. Mummer and Theodore were not sighted during the earlier stages of the race. Turna met with interference after going a furlong, but finished close up.

FIRST HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE.

Napper Tandy was made favourite, with fireworks nest fancy. Otupai was responsible for most of the pace, but at the end of two miles had cried enough. Napper Tandy was also prominent until a couple of furlongs from home, when he stopped to nothing. Pukeroa, which was always well placed, also ran well. The winner appears a fair sort, and was always in a handy position, and finished full of running. Fireworks was also conspicuous, hut tired badly over the last three furlongs. Daylight Bill’s chances were soon spoilt, for when nicely placed and going well he stood off too far at his fence and toppled over. TPJAL PLATE. Lyrique soon placed a good gap between herself and the rest of the field,

but retired badly beaten after going four furlongs. George appears to be unlucky, as he tried to get through his field on a couple of occasions, but was blocked. Sir Moseley, one of the most fancied, was not sighted until half-way down the running. Pavlova ran up to track form, and was unlucky to meet such a good one as Kew, which was always in a good position and won handsomely.

WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASE Was one of the finest races witnessed for some time. The Spaniard wa» installed favourite, and gave his supporters a good run for their money, for ho was always in the fighting line. Nedra was backed fairly well, and put up a capital performance, being never further back than fourth. JtJ Dorado ran well for a bit, but was pulled up half a mile from home. Ihe Native gave a fine display. His jumping was much better than was witnessed in his schooling essays. Dorando was in a good position when he ran off at the last fence, and must have been dangerous. Sportsman also ran creditably, but faded out of it half a mile from hime. THE PARLIAMENTARY HANDICAP Brought out a field of fourteen, for which Kilrain was made favourite. Lie was always in a good position, and when called upon to “go on,” did so in a resolute fashion and won like a racehorse. Haskayno’s chances were marred through his getting left, but he ran a fair race considering. Domino ran a surprisingly good race, and he and Sir Knox put in a tremendous run over the last furlong. Ceylon was never prominent, and was tailed oil m the early stages of the race. Phroso ran well for a mil©, and should be hard to beat over that distance. Diavolo also put up a good performance, ana should be heard of to advantage over a mile.

THE WINTER HURDLES Was a chapter of accidents, Beacon, Red Earl, The Rover, and Stamboul all coming to grief, and Ryland broke a leg on the Hat. Coronetted was favourite, but the best he could do was to finish fifth. Nyland was running well when he broke a leg. Darby Paul was also bowling along freely until a mile from home, where he retired beaten. Peary also put up a credits able showing after looking a beaten horse five furlongs from home. Stevens ran a particularly good race, and was just beaten for second place. Aberbrothock was always in the fighting line, but was a beaten horse two furlongs from home. TE ARO HANDICAP.

Fourteen lined up for this event. Speculation was brisk, and close on £SOOO was put through the totahsator. Paoli was a warin favourite, and under his impost ran a sterling race. Teviotdale was also well looked after by the public, and he justified the confidence placed in him by scoring from Paoli by half a length. Heather also ran a really good race, and may get on the winning list shortly. Waldemar showed'a lot of pace for five furlongs, and then dropped back beaten. Tiriwai was also well supported, but never looked really dangerous. WEIGHTS FOE SECOND DAY. Mr J. H. Pollock has declared the following weights tor the' second day (Saturay) :

KIA ORA HANDICAP. Of KlO sots ; sis furlongs. The Great T'he Mogul 10 II Corinthian 9 0 Paoli 10 11 Keilder 9 0 Kew 10 5 Amity 9 0 Cord Lupin 10 3 Lady Deun-ts Oruio 10 0 Vladmir 9 0 Gold Cup ... 9 11 llemissness ..9 0 31. Serf 9 9 Holy Well ... 9 0 Katana 9 9 A&cUo 9 O hield Force 9 8 chuado 9 0 Tree Lucerne 9 7 idorrie Land 9 0 George 9 7 nanyaid Waiuemar ... 9 i K.diuuie 9 0 Royal Patron 9 n at. Aiuurose Surer Rose... 9 0 (mare) ... 9 0 Asm 9 o

ONSLOW HANDICAP, Of 130 bots; els furlongs. st lb et lb Crown Pearl 11 5 Big Blast ... 9 5 St. Toney ... 10 5 Taimainupo 9 1 Diavolo 10 2 Te Kahurangi 9 0 Leapuki ._... 10 1 Silk Weo ... 9 0 Kaniki 9 13 Black Lupin 9 0 guniaphore .. 9 13 Heather 9 0 Theodore ... 9 12 Amber and Eummer .... 9 12 White — 9 0 Paoli 9' 9 9 0 Styx 9 a Axis ... 9 0 Gnome 9 7 Pereeler — 9 0 Lady Georgia 9 7 falsetto —- 9 0 SECOND HACK AND HUNTEKS STEEPLECHASE, Of 120 60ve; two miles and a half. Torbelle .... 11 1 Westerly _ 9 7 lUro Atu .- 9 7 Mreworks ... 10 12 Cachuca — 9 7 Tim Dooian 10 9 Brenchley ... 9 7 Daylight BUI 10 4 Silver 'Timothy .... 10 4 Monarch 9 7 Zante 10 0 Grit Lawless 9 7 Windage ••• 10 0 Buoyant .—.. 9 7 Bismarck ... 7 4 Elweil 9 7 Castle Canter 9 12 Maria 9 7 Silva ~. 9 11 Master Pukeroa 9 10 Malachi 9 7 Royal Medal 9 10 Renowned Oakley 9 9 juay 9 7 Utupai ... 9 7 Witchell ... 9 7 Pond Memory 9 7 9 7 CKOPTON : HANDICAP, Of 100 60vs; seven furlongs. Teviotlale ... 10 9 Lord Palmer 9 0 freatwick ... 9 u Lord Braebura .... 10 0 Kilcheran 9 0 Commotion 9 13 Soporific .... 9 0 Waitoto .... 9 13 Grandeo — 9 0 Pield Force 9 9 Elevated 9 0 Gold Cup ... 9 9 Sweet Breeze 9 0 . St. Serf .... 9 8 9 0 Tiwari 9 0 Merrie Land 9 0 Koyal Patron 9 2 Sir Donald... 9 0 JULY STEEPLECHASE. Of 400 sovs; two miles and a half. Paritutu ... 11 8 Tyrannic 9 10 Gleuinore ••• 11 5 9 10 Tne Native 11 4 Tjoiizel 9 10 Bismarck .... 9 10 iiautere ...- 11 0 Waiterere ... 9 9 Kauroa —— 11 0 lied McGregor 9 9 9 7 JUorando .... 10 13 9 7 El Dorado ... 10 IT 9 7 9 7 Goid Pin ... 10 6 Evenlode 9 1 Delegate .... 10 1 JNappej Tandy 9 7 Leoiamer ... 10 0 Winuage .... 9 7 Bravest —— 9 13 Pond Memory 9 7 Torbelle .— 9 13 Master W irreU. — 9 12 Muiauhi 9 7 Daruy Paul 9 12 Supreme 9 7 9 7 9 7 i'iieworks ... 9 11 ii-nutsfuid *— 9 7 Sportsman .. 9 11 9 7 WINTE] A OATS. Of 250 sovs ; one mile. Undecided ... 11 0 9 4 U'L-ahu ........ 9 3 MaUow ••-« 9 3 Useuhupe ... 10 7 Koyal Arms 9 3 iiaoKajne ... 10 5 Tuviouiaie ... 9 3 Awahuu 10 5 £>onuy iiay .. 9 3 9 1 nairuin 10 0 'i'amnnnupo 9 0 iLuosteie 9 0 Dlavoio 9 10 Bratourn .„ 9 0 Aiuieteer .... 9 0 iiununer ... 9 8 1'alsuuo 9 0 TneoUoie ••• 9 B Ooniuivtion... a 0 Tragedy King 9 B ii.uck Lupin 9 0 S>t. Biunuon 9 0 Semaphore ..9 5 9 0 l;oo 0 eveit ... 9 5 Coo/oeggun ... 9 0 Negative ... 9 4 Hioim Trout 9 0 PLNAL HXjRDLE HANDICAP, Of 300 bovo; oue mile and three-q unite irs. Tne Native 11 8 Golden W ater 9 a PaUoous 9 a Tue itover... 10 12 Loch jiabin 9 5 JNorth-east -■ 10 9 Tne Unlet' ... 9 4 iNgauiranui 10 6 Ai.ia-u.ug 9 3 Coronetted... 10 5 ineiceuo 9 6 Bol.in 10 3 9 3 Tim Dooian 9 3 Peary 10 1 Prince Eddie 9 2 Darby Paul 10 1 9 0 B.g ulast ... 9 0 Kauroa ...—. 9 11 9 0 lied Earl ... 9 8 Whimper ... 9 0 Watcnchajn 9 8 Daisy Paul 9 0 Abarbrothock 9 6 9 0 Euroco 9 6 Stamboul ... 9 0 Cally .Bridge 9 5 Bracken 9 0