SPORTING.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 10464, 25 May 1910, Page 4

SPORTING.

NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CLUB

THE WINTER MEETINf

President, Mr Sr. J. M. Buckley: j Vice-prosidoni. Mr A. Putter: Stewards. Messr.- •). M. Buckley, 11. M. Freiu-h, V\". Gardiner, pen., W. Gardiner. iun.. J. Gionn, E. A. Join-..;, K. P. L'-f. G. Living- j stone, W. 11. Meek. •). i!. Mitchell. j J. G. Xicolls. 11. S. Orbell. •!. I O'Brien. A. Potter: Judge. illr .I'. j O. Duncan: Hon. Treasurer. .Mr J*,. j P. Loo: Hon. Ci.-rk of. Seah*. -Mr A. Brace Christie: jlnmlieapper. -Mr J. E. Henrys: Starter. Mr. 11. Piper: Hon. Timekeeper. Mr \\ . Gardiner, jun. : Hon. Clerk of the Courc. Mr J. W. l'"r( email: Hon. _ Veterinary Surgeon. Mr H. it. \\ali:uv; Secretary, Mr G. M. Proctor. FIRST DAY. " " Y*esterday\s racing afforded a good afternoon's sport —there was not one or the.seven event-; but what had its own interesting features. not the least of which were the large fields and the close finshes. 'lhe Hurdles afforded a capital opening and put everybody m good humor. Stone Ginger s win was a popular one. and Vihatakura was not without good opinions. Hie wellknown hurdler Kingman was a competitor, but although he showed good form, ie was not eriuai to the day, and had to be satisfied with an unplaced position. Waiju won the Tokaralii Welter Handicap in a manner which fu.lly justified the confidence of his admirers. The Trial Plate produced a field of 16, and the winner, who turned up unexpectedly in Oblong, paid his backers a substantial dividend. In 1907 Mr H. A. Knight won the Oamaru Cup with Lapland, and yesterday the same owner's representative Tikitere again earned for him the honor. The mare re-asserted the form shown jn Timaru, when she tied with Oiyoi over a mile and a quarter course; while Oiyoi evidently found the Oamaru Cup distance too short. Immediately after the race the Cup was presented in front of the Grand Stand. The VicePresident of the Club (Mr A. Potter) in a felicitous speech, apologised for fhe unavoidable absence of the President and congratulated the winner; NUterwards calling upon Mrs Buckloysto make the presentation, the trophy received by Tikitere's trainer (Mr D. Roberts). "Cheers were called for Mrs Buckley, Mr Knight, the trainer, and the mare, and heartily given. The Waiareka Handicap and the Railway Handicap were each well fought races, the former, in which Seagar and Shindy finished a dead heat and Miss Dorie was almost on equal terms, being especially so. All the competitors faced the barrier in the last race. Cute was a hot favorite; and on her form she certainly looked like a winner, coming through the field in great style. All Guns, however, was out for business and full of running. He successfully accepted , Cute's challenge and raced home a winner a length ahead. , Yesterday the sum of £4099 was passed through the totalisator as compared with £3824 on the first day of fast year's winter meeting. Eleven bookmakers * were licensed at a fee of £2O 10s. of yesterday's racing:— RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 50 soys; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake; for horses that have never won an advertised fiat race exceeding 30 sovs in value at time of nomination. Five furlongs. Mr \Y. Buntin's ch g Palette, 3yrs. 8.5 (H.Donovan) 1 Mr J. Ellis blk c Optimeform, 3yrs, - 8.2 (R. W. Ellis) 2 Mrs M. Crook's blk h Royal Step, • 4jts, 8.5 (W. Fletcher) 3 Also started: Red, White, and Blue, 3yrs. 8.3; Peridot, 3yrs, 7.7; Larkspur, 6yrs, 7.7. Thistledown, Seaside, and Merriebeck were scratched. Palette and Optimeform showed out from a good start and led all the way. Royal Step, lying last at the entrance to the straight, came with a OTeat rush, butreserved her effort until too late. Palette ' was first past the post a neck ahead of Optimeform, Royal Step half a length away. Time, lmin 2sec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 150 sovs, second horse to receive 20 sovs and the third 10 sovs out of the stake. Six furlongs. Mr H. Portland's ch g All Guns, oyrs, 8.2 (H. Donovan) 1 Mr W. Hastie's br m Cute, 6yrs, 8.6 (F. Yarr) ... 2 Mr Farbee's ch g Balaclava, oyrs, < 8.3 (R. King) .' 3 -Also started: Octave, aged, 8.3: Obsono, 4yrs, 7.9; Gapon, syrs, 7.4; Officious, 4yrs, 7.3; Rock Ferry 4yrs, 7.TT; Pretty Nell, oyrs, 6.7. At the turn All Guns was in front, Obsono lying handy, with Cute nest. In the straight Cute had run into second position, and Balaclava full of running dislodged Obsono and finished third. Two lengths separated All Guns and Cute, a head only between Cute and Balaclava. Time, . lmin 16 l-o sec. SECOND DAY. - This morning broke grey, and overhanging clouds threatened rain. Therewas, however, a mild air, spring warm, in fact, and the climatic conditions were not considered unfavorable to a good afternoon's sport. As was the case yesterday, the fields were well filled, the racing keen, and the finishes exciting. The attendance fell short oF yesterday's certainly, but then yesterday was Empire Day and a holiday, and ample opportunity was given to townspeople to attend. The details of the meeting were carried out to the entire satisfaction of everybody, and to the credit of the responsible officials, while the clerical arrangements were kept well iu hand by Mr Procter and his staff. The Oamaru Professional Orchestra again provided a programme of music which was greatly appreciated. Following are the results: — WAIKAURA HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and the third 10 spvf, out of the stake. One mile and three-quarters. Mr T r Twomey's b g Stone Ginger, 6yrs, 11.11 (A. M.Leod) 1 Mr J. Richardson's br g Rifle ; ; Range, aged, 9.11....(V. Ritten) 2 Mr A. Hamilton's ch g Ringman, ''.-feVaged, 10.4 (J. Hagerty) 3

'Also started: Southern Cross (aged) 11.13, "Whatakura (aged) 11,13, Coy (aged) 10-12, Cast Out (aged) 9.0, Hazard (syrs) '9.0.

Pissing the stand the first time round," Rifle Range was in the lead,, followed by Stone Ginger and Ringmau. At the back of the course these three had drawn out half a dozen lengths from, the" others, and on entering the Straight Stone Ginger had assumed the lead,... winning the event by three lengths from Rifle Range, the latter just beating Ringman for second place'. T.rae, 3rain 18sec.

PARKSIDE "WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs: second horse to receive 20-sovs, and the third 10 sovs, out of. tho stake. Minimum weight," 7.7: Seven furlongs. Mr Farbee's cli g Balaclava, oyrs, 9.11 ... ... (J. 3l'Cluskey) 1 Mr Nat Green's br g Speculate, > iiged, 7.13 (R. Wilson) 2 Mr N. Bert rum's ch m Inchbonny,---"4vrs. 7:10 ... ... (C. Holt) 3

: 'Also started: Armameuto (aged) 9.9. Fisticuff (3yrs) 9.9, Cooee (aged) 8.8. Montreal (4yrs) 8.8, Pinul (6yrs) 8-8. Red Mom (anech 7.12. Fandango (aged) 7.8, Pretty Face (6yrs) 7.5, Strathfillan (6yrs) 7.7* Bombastes (aged) 7.7. Cute did not start.. The field, with the exception of Bombastes, got away to a fair start, the horse named losing several lengths. Fisticuff, Inchbonny. and Balaclava made the running to the bend, the former leading. Coming no the straight. Balaclava came through to first- position, Speculate also coming throuirh'ro second place. The race resulted in -n easy win for Balaclava, followed by .Speculate and Inchbonny. a lenirth separating the latter. lime,' lrnin 30 2-~s^c.

THE SHORTS, y.i 50 sov-: ser-n-.d horse to n-ceive ■"> sovs out of the stake. Open to horses that have not won a ' 30 in value at time of starting. For two-year-olds and npiv::' .'.lf.ni. two-Vcar-olds. 7.7 : i S.O. Five furlongs. Mr R. M'Donald' b g ?,:r>rribcek. 3vrs, S.O ('IT. Donovan") + Mr H. A. Tinker's br f Colleen Mary. 2yrs. 7.7 CA. Chapman) t Mr J. Ellis' blk c Optimoform. 3yrs. 8.0 ... (R. H. Ellis) 3 Also started: Lady Dirk (oyrs) S.O, i

Mediterranean (4vrs) S.O, Rod, 'White and Blue (3vrs)'S.O, Otakio (3yrs) 8.0, Perm (3yrs) 7.7. Soldiers' Chorus (2yrs) 7.7. Craig Athol (2yrs) 7.7, Beau JJrocad" '2yrs) 7.7. Falsestep (liyrs.) 7.7. Larkspur. Rov;.! Stop, and Santa Clara were sera, ehed. Optimeform was most proinini nt at the start, but at th--' Soot oi" the Jiill Al.erribeek was lending. Hall-way up the straight {•..H-f.'n Mary challenged, and got on terms v. ii.ii Alerribeck, tho two finishing a dead heat. Optimeform two lengths" away Third. Time. lmin 1 1-OSOC. „ _ „

VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 1 -"30 sovs : s'cond horse to receive, 20 sovs, and the third 10 sovs. out of the -lake. On" mile. Air J, Ellis' b!k li My Lawyer. vrs. 8.8 (R. H. Ellis) 1 Mr .!. 'J'. Green's hr g Paragon, ."jvrs. 7.13 (H. Price) 2 Mr J. Griffin's 1) g Silkweb, aged, " r.9 (H. Paul) 3 Mr G. Dempster's eh g Waiju, 5 vrs. B.S (W. Fletcher) 0 Mr .1. Bucklev's b g St. Aidan, ) 4vrs, 7.13' (F. Yarr) 0 Air 11. Portland's br c Genius, 3yrs, 7.9 (J. Al'Clusky) 0 Mr M. Kavanagh's b c Cronstadt, 3vrs. 7.0 ... ... .(A. Chapman) 0 Mr J. I''. Buchanan's cli m Lovelorn, 3yrs, 7.0 (J- Begbic) 0 Mr J. Westerman's br g "White Cockade, 6vrs, 6.12 ... (J- Tart) 0 All started, and Mr Piper got tlie field away excellently. My Lawyer and St. Aidan made the running along the back stretch. Rounding the bend, Cronstadt ran up to the leaders, and raced with Silkweb and My Lawyer until tho entrance to the straight. _ A rattling good race ensued to tlie finish. Paragon made a great effort in the last 100 yards, but could not reach i.ly Lawver, and the latter won by threequarters of a length, Paragon and Silkweb finishing almost a dead Beau. Tibe, lmin 43see. The following are the particulars in connection with the previous running of the Victoria Handicap : —Mr R. M'Donald's Flower o Clutha, aged, 8.3; time, Imm The following concludes our report 1905 —Mr G. P. Payne's Tirole, 6yrs, 8.9: time, lmin 44sec. *l9O6 —Sir G. Clifford's Clancliattan, 3vrs, 7.9; lmin 54sec. i9o7—Hon. G. M. M'Lean's Appollodoris. 4yrs, 7.7; time, lmin 4Ssec. i, 190S —J. C. N. Grigg's Field Gun, 4yrs, 7.6: time, lmin 42sec. * In 1906 the distance was nine furr'eDCASTLE ' HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and the third 10 sovs.. out cf the stake. Six furlongs. "Mr R. Baxter's br m Miss Done, ar'ed, 9.0 (J- Beard) 1 Mr T?Liken's ch g Windward 6yrs, S.O (F- Yarr) 2 Mr N. Bertram's cli g Eaglestone. 4vrs 8.5 .■ (W. Emmerson) 3 Also started : Shindy (3yrs) 9.9. Seagar (4vrs) 5.9, Blue Bell (6yrs) 8.2 Redmond (6vrs) 8.0, Lady de \ ere (aged) 7.9. Captain Kidd (3yrs) 7.7. Merribeck did not start. Eaglestone was the first to move, followed by Shindv. Passing the four-furlong post Shindv was leading, and a furlong further on Windward made a capital run and lasted till well in the straight, beonly beaten by Miss Done tor tirst position in the last few strides. Eaglestone lost pace at the lull and finished third, a length behind Windward. Time, lmin 17see.

PFKEURI HANDICAP., of 50 sovs; second hoi's.' to receive 5 sovs out of the stal:-. i'or horses tnat liavo r.over won an advertised nat race exceeding 30 sovs in value at timo of nomination. Four lurMr cli g Palette, 3yrs, (Pallas —Bealey), 9.9 (H. Donovan) 1 Mr J. Ellis' blk c Optimcform, 3yrs A 5 (R. 11. Ellis) 2 Mr W. Calder' cli m Alto, oyrs 7.9 (j. M Cluskey) 3 Thistledown (3yrs) 9.5, Pure Gold (3vrs) 7.13. Glenalan (Oyrs) / .10, 1 cri; dot (3yrs) '7.7, and Larkspur (6yrs) t-i also started. , Alto got the worst of the start, ancl lost several lengths. Coming up the straight the placed horses participated in a finishing race. Palette won by half a length, a length separating Optimeform and Alto. Time, 49 l-ssec. WANGANUI RACES. CPer Press Association.) Wanganui, May 24. The Wanganui Jockey Club's winter meeting opened to-day. The weather was fine though rather cold. The sum of £10,906 was put through the totalisator as against £9226 on the first dav of last vear. Additional results: Kaitoki Hack Hurdles. Merrie Lawn 1, Nightmare 2, Pikopo 3. Scratched: Millpond and Woolloomooloo. Won comfortably by two and alialf lengths. Time, 3min 7 2-oth sec. Centurv Hurdles. —Wimmera I,' Audax 2, Hydrant 3. Scratched: Paisano, Playmate, Continuance, and Longner. The winner led from end to end, and won easily by three lengths. Time, 4miii losec. Connolly Handicap. Clemora 1, Maori King 2, Waipaku 3. All started. Won by a length. Time, 2min Usee. Purua Hack tention 2, Stratlimoira 3. Scratched: Royal Marine, Valentine, Leolanter, Miss Alba, The Reiver, and Prince Hassan. Won by a length. Time, linin 46sec.

Accetances for second day:— "Winter Oats; 6 furlongs—Penates 9.11, Maori King 8.11, Nviand 8.9, Clemora S.B, Frisco 5.7, St. Bill 5.7, Parula 7.12, Emblem 7.8, True Shot 7.7, Kareroa 7.2, Ballarat 7.0, Overtime 6.11, Teroti, Waioru 6.10. Empire Handicap; 1 mile and a distance —Clemora 8.5, Sir Antrim 5.4, Mendip 7.10, "Waipalui, Woodliev, Parable 7.7, Merrivonia 7.5, Letliean 7.4, Moloch, Ladv Menschikoff 7.1, Marton 6.13. John 6"12, Mulga Bill 6 7. Balgownie Hack Race; 1 mile and a distance —Research 8.11, First Consul 8.0, Tam Glen 7.10, Beacon, Royal Youngster 7.7, Waitoto 7.5, Celeano 7.4, Te Whetu 7.2, Howler, Waimoko 7.0. Stratlimoira 9.5. Mav Hurdles: I.V miles. —Hydrant 10.6, Gold Bird 10.2, Maidi 9.13, Showman 9.4, Aotea 9.3, Tonderghie 9.0, Waitapu 9.0, Playmate 10.2. Rata Hurdles; 1 mile and 5 furlongs.—Pikopo 11.6, Nightmare 10.7, Merrie Lawn 10.6, Woolloomoloo 10.3, Nicotine 10.1, Maharanui 10.0, Claremont 9.13, Arc Light 9.1, Chase Mab 9.0, Beeline 9.0, Waipulii 9.0, The Leader 9.0. Graadstand Steeplechase; 2.V miles. — Kaitere 12.2, Lovell ljJ.6, Sir Lethe 10.5, Bullworth 10.1. Lingerer 9.10, Oryx 9.10, Senorita 9.8. Farewell Hack Race; 6 furlongs.— Ambrosian 9.5, Faunus 9.4, Golden. Loop 9.1, St. Felix 9.0, Moree 8.6, Attention 8.5, Royal Marino 8.5, Valentine 7.13, Voca 7.13, Leolanter 7.9, Idolatress 7.7, \pollinaris 7s<, Andrew Mack 7.5, Merriwing 7.4, Lady Mouton 7.3, St. Lurcsden 7.3, Blend 7.0, Seawind 7.0, Serenity 7.0. AUCKLAND RACES.

(Per Press Association.) Auckland, May 25.

The Takapuna winter meeting was continued this afternoon. There was a good attendance. The course .was holding. Results: — Puptike Handicap.—Don Quex 1, Caruso "2, "Waiotalri 3. Scratched: Miss Grizzle, Spectre, and Monocle. "Won by a bead. Time, lrnin 33 2-osec. Hauturu Hurdles. —Omat-i 1, Tui Cakobau 2, Rangihaeta 3. Scratched: Armagh. Won easily. Time, 3miii 2S 3-sscc.

Brittania Handicap.—Electrakoff 11,l 1 , Sir Artegal 2. Uranium 3. Scratched: Elegance. "Won by a length. Time, lmiii 47 2-ssec. EUCHRE.

The following members of the Manchester Unity are requested to meet at Mie Lodge room to-morrow evening. Thursday, at 7.30, to moot the Druids' Lodge in the euchre tournament —D. Herron. A. Carson, A. White C. Grant, •J. Himburg. A. Sherwin. W. Bevan, J. Searle. "W. Aikeuhead, S. Mills. "W . Foss. "W. M'Grogor, T. Kennedy, W. Edwards, G. Manlev, J. Bee, C. Bee, D. Bee. W Knights, C. Manley, W. D=>war. A. Tvibour, Isaacs, J. Broad E. Sudgen, J.- Taylor, C. Uccles, W. Organ. "W. Watson", E. Grainger, A. Johnston. Any member not mentioned ibove is requested to be present._ The Druids' team to play against the Manchester Unitv on Thursday evening is A, Tait, W. .Tait-,. W. Chileott. AY. James, J. Wallace, "J. Kearns, D

O'Brien, —. Bottle, .sen., G. Gruppelaar, .sen., W. Sprott, IX M'Leod, J. ,\leikle, .J. -U\Kay, K. Milne, G. Harris. —. Rodman, E. Spy id, •). Treloar, J. 11. Smith, 11'. Edwards. B. Emslie, —. Lioss, juii., \Y. Cunningham, D. Blythe, T. Cox, T. Pike. .]. Mathcvson, —. Bottle, jiui. i'lay will start at, 7.30 sharp. The following will play for the Foresters to-morrow night in their match with the I'rotestant Alliance in the .Foresters' Hall at «.45 sharp: Burns, Browne, Bennett, Dumblcton, Duncan. "Doran (-}, Emniett, .I 1 arr, Grant. Glass, Halpin, Hanley, Harvey, Jardine. Kay, Lennie, M'Kenzie, M'Ciilloch, Ninimo, Orr, Patterson, Palmer, Perriton, Rusbatch ('2), Smith, Tulloch, Turvey, Watt, W'rny, Garrard (2), King. SHOOTING. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.] (Per Press Association.) Received May 25, at 10 a.m. Sydney, May 2d. Firing for Earl Meatli's trophy the Sydney Cadets scored 657. In the Daily Mail Cup contest the Goulburn Ambulance team made 801, but as the check scorers were not pro-v vided with the scores this does iio,t count. Brisbane, May 25.

Tho Railway Rifle Club team put up 763, and the Seventh Regiment team, firing at Ballarat, 740.

(Per Press Association.) Mastertoii, May 24. The Opaki Rifle Club, firing for the Daily Mail Cup, put up a total or 778. Mawley (101) and M'Hattie (100) were the top scorers. / SCULLING. TBt Electric Telegraph —Copyright.] (Per Press Association.) Received May 25, at 10 a.m. Melbourne, May 20. The Arnst Brothers were entertained prior to . their departure for South Africa.