SPORTING NEWS

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXVII, Issue 8491, 26 May 1904, Page 1

SPORTING NEWS

[ NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CLUB. | President, Mr C. W. Reid; vice-president, Mr A. Potter; stewards, Messrs C. Christie, W. Gardiner, junr , R. J. Hendrie, J. Muir, A. A. M'Master, J. O'Brien, J. F. Reid, W. Gardiner, senr., R. A. Glenn, E. P. Lee, J. R. Mitchell, J. G. Nicolls, A. Potter, C. W. Reid; hon. judge, Mr J. G. Nicolls ; lion, clerk of course, Mr W. Gardiner, junr.; hon. treasurer, Mr E. P. Lee; hon. surgeon, Dr Garland; hon. clerk ' of scales, Mr A. Bruce Christie; hon. timekeeper, Mr C. Christie; starter, Mr C. O'Connor; handicapper, Mr J. E. Henrys; handicapper for trotting, Mr H. Brinkman; judicial committee, Messrs C. W. Reid, J. F. Reid, E. P. Lee, A. A. M'Master, and Jasper G. Nicolls; secretary, Mr G. M. Procter. For the second day of the winter meeting the weather improved jnaterially, and though the heavy rain which fell' during the night had soaked the ground and made it spongy, the overhead conditions left little to be desired. As a result the attendance was a large one for a second day, and this brings the takings at the gates up to a record with a substantial margin. For the two days the gate returns were £IOO, a result for which a new system pf checking tickets instituted by the secretary was perhaps largely responsible. The racing was again good, though there were no close finishes, and the bad state of the course made satisfactory 6tarts difficult. There was good investment on the tot-alisator, there being put through the machines £1436, or an- increase of £272 on the investments for the second day, and £570 for the two days, as compared with the 1903 winter meeting. Following are the comparative returns for the last few meetings:— £ £ £ Spring meetm, 1902 1257£ 1189 2446 A Winter meeting 1903 1308 1164 2472 Spring meeting 1903 1479 i 1614£ 3094 Winter meeting 1904 1606 1436 3042 'the Club lias evidently turned t'iie corner of the way leading for prosperity, and the fact that the meeting just concluded was a most profitable one despite the unfavorable conditions should be a source of gratification to the painstaking secretary (Mr G. M. Procter) and the various officials of the Olub. The starting of Mr C. O'Connor and Mr Nicolls' judging gave every satisfaction, Though, as we have mentioned previously, the condition of the course militated against the efforts of the former. The representatives of the Ambulance Brigade were in attendance both days, but fortunately their services were not reqnired. Mr M. Doyle had the booth and Mr J. Ross' solid refreshments were voted excellent. We wish, on behalf of our representative to acknowledge the courtesy of the officials, particularly that of the secretary and the totalisa.tor steward (Mr M. J. Hanning). Following are the results : PARKSIDE HANDICAP", of 35 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. Minimum weight, 7Bt. Open to horses that have not won an advertised race exceeding £3O in value at time of starting. Six furlongs. 20j—Mr R. 0. Campbell's b g Guard of Honor, syrs, 7.9 (Y. Cotton) ... 1 48 —Mr J. Tristram's ch g Turgenieff, 4yrs, 8.12 (Scoullar) ... 2 31^ —llr T. Sheenan's b c Bayonet, 3yrs, 8.1 (Derrett) ... ... 3 24i —Mr C. de S. Teschemaker's b g Quagga, 3yrs, 8.9 0 17^ —Mr J. O'Donnell's b m Witch Winnie, syrs, 8.4 ... ... 0 142 Paradise Maid, Broadleaf, and Wee Macgreegor were scratched. Quagga- was left at the post. Witch Winnie and Bayonet led to the first turn. Coming to the fourfurlong post- Guard of Honor took command, and was first into the straight. Turgeniefi' gradually came up on the inside and looked a winner, but was beaten in a fine finish by a short neck. Time, lmin 23isec. Dividend, £6 4s. PUKEURI HANDICAP TROT, of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Once round the course. 31 —Mr W. B. Freeman's blk m Veda, aged, 18sec (Barnes) 1 58i—-Mr C. Orr's r g David Harum, a-ged, 20see (M'Kewen) ... 2 48 —Mr G. Petrie's blk m Redan, 6yrs, 19sec (Lattimer) 3 9£_Mr J. Hunter's b m Slavey, aged, 2sec 0 37£ —Mr J. Challis' b m Flower Girl, aged 2sec - 0 2 —Mr F. J. Slee's b g Terry, aged, 12see - 0 Mr J. B. Fox's b m Necklace, aged, 13sec ® 8 Mr A. D awe's ch g Miracle Jack, aged, 17sec 0 204 Dora M. was scratched. David Harum held the lead until coming into the straight, when he broke, and Veda, who had been coming up strongly assumed command. David Harum challenged the leader gamely, but broke after passing the stand, Veda winning by about a length. Eight lengths between second and third. Slavey was fourth. Time, 3min 51sec. Dividends, ±4 8s and 14s. VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile. 36 _Mr R C. M'Donald's b m Flower o' Clutha, aged, 8.3 (L. King) 1 38' —Mr E. Gates' b m Lady Lillian, 6yrs, 9.13 (H. Donovan) ... 2 36A—Mr T. Liken's ch m Happy Home, 4yrs. 7.9 (M'Kay) - - 3 53 _Mr J. F. Buchanan's b g SecretSociety, 4yrs, 9.2 ... 0 34 —Messrs Ellis Bros. 1 blk g Hopu, 4yrs, 6.7 ... 0 %1 started. Ropu assumed the lead, but at the three-furlong post Happy Home and Ropu were racing abreast, followed by Flower o' Clutha. The latter came in the straight, and though challenged bv Lady Lillian won by a couple of lengths. I-falf a length separated second and third. Time, Imm 51sec. Dividend, £'4 18s. HACK HANDICAP SELLING RACE, of 35 sovs; winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and one-third of the proceeds to goto the owner of the second horse, the balance to the club's funds. Four furlongs. 108 A Mr G. Ruthven's ch g Cairn, 4yrs, 9.3 (Rae) ... ••• ••• .- 29 —Mr A. J- Brown s blk g Major Taylor, 4yrs, 6.13 (Beale) ... & 10i—Mr H. Cunningham's ch g Clandeboye, aged, 7.13 (Blytne) ... 3 • 301 Mr J. Glenn's c m Off Chance, aged, 7.13 11 —Mr G. Leslie's b g Vagabond, I 4yrs, 6.10 «*• 0 28 Mr W. Winchester's ch g Last Shot, aged, 6.10 —* 0 gigi Sir Jolery was scratched. Major Taylor got away first in a poor start, and led until half-way np the -straight,\grhen: Cairn came on the outside and won comfortably by a length. Time, 55seie.: Dividend, £1 16s. The winner was sold to Mr it. U. Campbell for £52. • TE PUKE WELTER HANDICAP, of oO sovs; second horse.?ito s receive 5 sovs from the stake. ' Minimum weight, 7st 71b. Six furlongs. 84i—Mr A. Dale's b g Lee-Enfield, 3yrs, 9.13 (Donovan) ... 1 72 —Mr G. - Ruthven's ch g Casque, 4\rrsp9.l3*(Rae)i-3i.' ~ ••• " 6 —Mr A. Miller's b g Koputaa, 4yrs, -8.1 (Wingfield) ... ? 34A—Mr A. Well's b m Bealey, aged, 91 0 i 4 —Mr'a. E. Ward's br g Southerly . - a Buster,: agedk" 8.12 >;>» r »• > « 3S|—Mr ; c; ! ' de S. Teschemaker b D g Quagga, 7.10 ... •- 25 R op u and Turgenieff;. were scratched. • Quagffa was left ati the post.keeEnfield led from the rise of the barrier,

Casque being in close attendance. About half a furlong from home Casquo challenged the leader, but the latter responded gamely, and won by two lengths. Four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 23 2-sth sec. Dividend, £2 XOs. The Judicial Committee held an inquiry into the running of Lee-Enfield as compared with the first day, and decided that there was nothing at present to warrant them in disturbing the judge's verdict. GRANGE HANDICAP TROT, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Open to horses that can do 4.15, or better. One mile and a-hulf. 56 —Mr R. D. Petrie's b g Factory Boy, syrs, llsec (Pringle) ... 1 144 —Mr A. J. Keith's br g Kerryall, aged, 3sec (Owner) ... ... 2 17 —Mr G. Wallace's ell g Teddy, aged, llsec (Owner) 3 524 —Mr J. O'Brien's b g Booby, aged, ssec ... ... 0 34 —Mr O. Willetts' br m Millionaire, aged, 9sec 0 194 —Mr J. Challis' b g Little Frank, 6yrs, 9sec ... 0 10 —Mr M. Allen's b g Victory, aged, 9SCC ... 0 12 —Mr J. Fleming's b g Kohuri, aged, 12sec 0 37 —Mr H. Little's br m Madella, aged, 18sec ... 0 9 —Mr G. Carling's b g Skegger, 6yrs, 21sec 0

231 Abbey Fail wns scratched. Factory Boy soon passed tho limit horses, and maintained the lead to the finish, winning by fivo lengths, third horse twenty lengths away. Booby finished second, but was disqualified for galloping, never settling down. Time, 4min Bsec. Dividends, £2 14s and £3 10s. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 45 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from tho stake. Five furlongs. 27A —Mr R. M'Donakl's bin' Flower o' Clutha, aged, 10.0 (King) ... 1 44 —Messrs Ellis Bros.' ch c Brighton, 3yrs, 7.7 (Beale) ... , ... 2 38 —Mr X. Sheenan's br g To Taialia, aged, 8.2 (Derrett) 3 54 —Mr T. Godfrey's br g Goldspur, aged, 9.13 ••• ••• 0 25A—Messrs Sheeliy and Ivellelier's b g The Maltster, syrs, 8.6 ... 0 5 —Mr A. Smith's ch m Lady Twist, syrs, 6.7 ... ... ••• ••• " 11 —Mr R. O. Campbell's br m Merry-go-Round, 3yrs, 6.7 0 205 ,TT J T Casque, Bealey, Manjess, and Hard-a-Lec were scratched.' The raco was never in doubt, Flower o' Clutha coming to the front and winning in grand style by four lengths. Half a length separated second and third horses. Time, lmin 7sec. Dividends, £5 and £l. WANGANUI RACES. By Telegraph. Wawganuv May 25. Following are the concluding results : Final Steeplechase.—Koliunuv 1, Vict-ory 2. Also started : Rapauni. Time, 4min 53 4-sth see. Dividend. £3 12s 6d. Farewell Hack.—Dick Turprn 1, Lo Beau 2 Kapitis 3. Also started: Pemmican, Furmeaux, Yeovil, and Southern Cross. Time, lmin 55 2-Mi sec. Dividends, £2 lis bd and £1 3s. DUNEDIN RACES. By Telegraph. ' Dunedin, May 25. The following are the Dunedim Jockey Club's winter meeting weights : Pacific Hurdles, of 70 sovs; 1£ mile. Victor 11. 11.7, Catherine Gordon. 11.7, Phffitonitis 10.7, Hurricane 10.5, Hairtrifiger 9.0. . _ Brighton Hack Handicap,, of 45 sovs ; 5 furlomre.— Manjess 9.5, Rawmore 813, Hard-a-Lee B.S, Brighton 8.8 Benmore 8.5, Black Tracker 8.3, Miss Hamilton 7.6, Witch Winnie 7.6, Bluestone 7.6, Guard of Honor 7.6, Navarre 6.13, King of 1 rumps 612 Realistic 6.7, Shogun 6.7, Merry Prince 6.7, Small Shot. 6.7, Major laylor Birthday Handicap,, of 200 sovs ; 1| mile. —Lady Lillian 9.4, Vladimir 9.3, lampero 8 10 Canute Chiol 8.3, Terrapin 7.9, Sandy 7 * Blaekstone 7.0, Juniper 6.10, Clanburn 6.8' Sychem 6:7, Visionary 6.7. Tradesmen's Handicap, of 100 sovs; 6 furloncs.—'Vladimir 10.4, lampero 9.3, ■ Flower-o'-Clutha 8.12, Hard-a-Lee 6.13, King Stork 6.12* lhe Maltslei 6.7, Crown Imperial 6.7, Ropu 6.7. Saddle Hill Welter Hack, of 45 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Manjess 10.3, Brighton• 9- 8 , C?I»; tain Kettle 9.5. Mariposa 8.13, Turgenielf Sl3 Emus 8.11, Bluestone 8.2 Guard of Honor 8.1, King of Trumps 8.0, Realistic I 8 0 Winter Welter Handicap, of 70 soys; 7 | furloru!»6.—-Flower-o'-Clutluv 11.3, stone 10.5. Lee-Enfield 10.3* Juniper 10.2, Clanburn 9.12, Ringmaiu 9.11, Tugela 9.5, Sychem 9.3, Bealey 8.10, Ropu 8.8, Royal Crown 8.5, Donna Rosa 8.3, Transport 8.2, Shellback 8.2, Ivoputai 8.0, Count of Kolmar 8.0. ___________