SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13835, 23 February 1907, Page 10

SPORTING.

TAHX'XA PARK TROTTING- CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. President, Mr W. J. Gore; vice-president, Mr Cr. Hodges; stewards—Messrs Joseph Mills. J. Jeffs. K. Kuthcrford, L. C. Hariett, F. Johnson, 0. AY. Harvey, J. A. Sligo, J. M'Gliie, T. Elliott; judge, Mr W. J. Gore; starter, Mr L. C. Hazlett; timekeepers— 'Messrs J. A. Sligo and F. Johnson; treasurer, Mr L. C, Hazlett; clerk of course, Mr J. Jeffs; clerk of scales, Mr T.. Elliott; ltandicapper, Mr H. J. Gourlev; secretary, Mr H. L. 'James.

Tile l'akuna Park Trotting Club commenced its autumn meeting yesterday. There was a fairly large attendance. Ram set in early in the day, making the track very heavy, and continued to fall until before the second last race, when it cleared off. The investments on the totalisator amounted io £3797, or £48 less than on the opening day last year, when the sum handled was £38t5. Tho best dividend was paid on Teddy, the second horse in the Electric Handicap, who returned lub hackers ~1 2s.

Bell Metal was out early in the Trial Handicap, and finally won with a good deal to spare. Little George scored in the Pony Handicap, in whioh some of. tho spectators were not too pleased with Wilkie's display. J.C. trotted a good solid race in the Tahuna Cup. and finally won from Piracy, who had acted badly in the first mile. G.T.F. had tlio Dunedin Handicap practically won wheal a little over a milo had been covered, and one of the finest races ever seen on the track was witnessed in the High-class Handicap. At the start Wild Arab lost a couplo of seconds, and Fusee was always prominent in the load. Ho had Duchess of ltothschild, Success, and Flower Girl pressing him hotly over the first mile, but the ono ho had to keep at hay at tho finish was Willi Arab, and in getting home Fuseo (Price) gavo the most masterly display of reiusmanship that has ever been witnessed on the track. _ Music quickly had tho field in tho Electric Handicap at her mercy, and won casing up. Casey was out in front in the Bracelet, hut was always apparently in trouble with his hobbles, and after going a mile Lettiodale had him well beaten. Tho latter went on and won comfortably from Airedale, whilst Casey, who had mixed all tho way over the last quarter, was third. A good race was witnessed in the final event between Wild Arab and Miss Burlington, but the litter always had a bit Hie liesfc of the deal, and won cleverly at tho finish from the Christchurch Rony. All the events were run well up to programme time. Tho starting was excellent, and tlio handicapping earned many compliments for Mr Gourley, whose accurate judging of tho capabilities of tho'performers produced some remarkably close finishes. M. Edwards, rider of Almond in the Dash Handicap, was fined £1 for coming up to the starting-post before his time. The Kaikorai Band's music was appreciated by everybody. The day's events resulted as follows:— TRIAL HANDICAP, Of 40sovs; second horse 6sovs. One mile and a-half. 155J—Mr T. Affleck's br g Bell Metal, by Bellman—Lincoln* Yet, aged. 14sec (T. Tilson) 1 77 —Mr J. L. Mathewson's ch g Ringrnau, Syrs, ssec (E. M'Kewen) .. 2 131—Mr W, J. •M'Cutcheon's bui Leltie-

dale, nged, Usee (XI. Dawson) ~ 3 Also started: GJ Maid of Perth scr (Annett), C Pearl M. scr (W. Muirhead), 18 Master llsec (W. Brown), 2 Jnck 11. 14 see (Paget), 8S Major Election losec (G-, Gourlay), 117 Casey 15sec (Brankin), 4 Akaroa 15sco (Inder), Ik Hobart 16seo (Blot), 1J Pitcli Dark 16sec (T. Walker), h Dun Robin lGsec (Shearer). At the end of a lap Bell 'Metal had drawn over 30 lengths clear of Casey and Lettiodalo, Kingman a similar distance away, fourth. Lettiedale broke badly going down the back. Beginning tho last lap Bell Metal was tiring" visibly, and Ringman had raced into third place. At tlic far turn Ringman had further improved his position, and raced into second place. At the home turn Bell Metal was half ft dozen lengths clear of Ringman. A good finish home look place between the two, and Bell Metal lasted long enough to win by half a length; Lettiedale, a dozen lengths away, third, and Casey fourth. Time, 3min 58scc. On the machine. JE445 10s. Dividends: Bell Metal, £1 18s; Ringman, £1 6s.

STEWARDS' PONY HANDICAP, Of Sosovs; sccond pony £5 ss. Ono mile and

a-balf. 98 —Mr P. M'Grcgor's b g iiittle George, by Stanley. 4yrs, 22sec (Owner) .. 1 142 —Mr G. S. .Wallace's b g Punch, aged, 19sec (Owner) 2 34J—Mr S. Taylor's b g Dayshift, aged, 22sec (Owner) .. 3

Also started: SI Wilkie scr (Indcr), 13 Fog 29sec (T. Walker), 131 Dr Eagcrsfield 29iec (T. Ritchie).

At the end of a lap Little George had taken command, and was 20 lengths clear of Punch; then came Dayshift. After travelling a inilo Littlo George'had increased his lead from Punch by well over 100 yards, while Dayshift was lying close up to Punch. From that out Littlo George had matters his owii way, and finally won easily by over 100 yards from Punch, who was a couplo of lengths in front of Dayshift; Wilkie, 20 lengths away, fourth. Time, 4mm 12see. On tile' machine, £362. Dividend, £3 10s,

TAHUNA CUP HANDICAP, Ot lOOsovs; second horse lssovs and third osovs. Two miles. 145J—Mr A. Ness's b g J.C.. by Wildwood— Sum. aged, scr (J. Cotter) .. 1 82 —Mr Ji. Grifirths's ch. g Piracy, aged, 3sec (Annett) 2 53 —Mr G. Weller's b g Dick Turpin, aged, sscc (S. G. Indor) .. .. 3 Also started: 23J Teddy scr (G. S. Wallace), 129 Dora lscc (A. Pringle), 34J Transvaal lseo (M. Edwards). All the horses got well away at tho bell except Transvaal, who lost all his handicap. At the end of a lap Dick Turpin was leading J.C, by half a dgzen lengths, and then carno Dora. Teddy, and' Piracy in closo order. Goulg round tho far turn J.C. wont up to Diok Turpin. At the end of a milo J.C. had taken command, whilst Dora had/ improved hor position. Half a mile further on J.C. liad drawn a dozen lengths clear of Dick Turpin, whilst Piracy had moved into third place. From that out J.C. kept clear of the others, and finally won by a dozen lengths from Piracy, who boat Dick Turpn by six lengths; Dora, 30 lengths away, fourth, Time, 4niin 59 3-ssee. On the machine, £467 10=. Dividend, £2 lGs. DUJTEDIN HANDICAP, Of 50sovs; second horso £7 10a and third £2 10s. Two miles. • 82|—Mr E. Townsend's b h G.T.F., by General Tracey—Flora, oyrs. 2sec (Owner) 1 112J—Mr M. Allan's b g Osborne It., syrs, scr (11. Allan) 2 3SJ —Mr A. S. M'Kay's l>lk m Sea Lass, aged, 7sec (E. M'Kewen) ~ .. 3 Also started: 17 Maid of Perth 2sec (Annett) and 491 Cronje 9sec (M. Edwards).

After going a couple of" furlongs Cronje broke badly, and lost several lengths. Sea Lass supplanting him in the lead. At tho end of tho lap Sea Lass was four lengths clear of Cronje; then, a couple of lengths anay, came Osborno R., closely attended by G.T.F. At the end of a mile Osborne R. was a length in front of G.T.F., whilst Sea Lass was a length away, third. G.T.F. and Osborne R. went down the back stretch together, aud at the far turn G.T.F, went on in tho lead. With a lap to go G.T.F. was tour lengths clear o! Osborne R., Sea Lass a dozen lengths away third; the others right out of it. From that out G.T.F. had matters all his own way, and finally won easily by SO yards from Osborno R., who was 100 yards iu front 0! Sea Lass. Maid of Perth was the only other one to finish. Time, sinin Dssee. On tli e machine, £300. Dividend; £3 4a. HIGH CLASS HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second horse losovs and third ssovs. Two miles. 194 —Mr D. Prico's blk g Fusee, by Prince Harold—Peggy, 3yrs, 18sec (Owner) 1 491 —Mr C. Kerr's b g Wild Arab, aged, 10seo [inc. 2fec penalty] (Owner) 2 54 —Mrs G. 11. M'Bride's b m Duchess of Rothschild, aged, 13sec

(Albough) 3 Also started: 131 Success 18sec (M. Edwards) and 1011 Flower Girl 18sec (M. Allan). Wild Arab lo3t a trifle at his bell. Success went up when running behind Fusee at the far turn. At the end of a lap Fusee and Duchess of Rothschild weio together in 11 le lead, whilst Success, Wild Arab, and Flower Girl were a'] running close no. Going down llio back, Fusco was just showing clear of Duchess of Rothschild, while right on their wheels lay Wild Arab. At the end of a mile Fusee and Duchess of Rothschild were still together in the lead, and going down the back Wild Arab had raced up to the leaders; Duchess of Roxburgh broke at the turn. With a lap to go Fusee and Wild Arab were, racing together in front, two lengths clear of Flower: Girl, and three lengths away lay Duchess of Rothschild. Running down the back stretch Wild Arab Kent on three-parts of a length from Fusee, but at the bottom turn Fuseo had again taken command. A. great race down the straight ensued, and Fusee finally won a fine race by a short length from Wild Arab; Duchess of Rothschild, elo se on •four lengths away, third, and Flower Girl a good fourth. Time, oniin l'sec. On the machine, £53u. Dividend, £2 Bs. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Of aOaovs; second horse £7 10s and third £2 10s. One mile. 1585—Mr T. Tilson's b m Music, by Commander, 3yrs, lsec (Beanger) .. 1 20J—Mr G. S. Wallace's ch g. Teddy, aged, 2seo (Owner) 2 48 —Mr E. Griffin's cli g Piracy, aged, 3sec (Annett) 3 Also started: 86 J.C. Bsec behind scr [inc. Rsec penalty] (J. Cotter), 38$ Taioma 2sec (A. li'Kewen). 76J Veda sseo (E. M'Kewen), 117 Osborne R. sseo (M. Allan), 101 Otania Scec (J. Fartiulinrson}.

Goiijg down the "back stretch the field wero mixing a good deal, and at th,o far turn Osborne B. and Music wore lying' together. Osborno li.' mixed, «ncl Music went on. At the end of a tap Music was eight lengths, clear* of Taioms. From that out he kept clear of the others, and finally won, easing up, by closo on three lengths' from Teddy, who finished eight lengths in front of Piracy Taioma, close up, fourth. Time, 2min 3Gsec. On the machine, £619. Dividends: Music, i'i 14s; Teddy, £7 2s.

FIRST BRACELET HANDICAP. Of Sssovs; the winner to receive a bracelet or trophy of tho value of 20sovs ami Iflsovs added, tho second horse io receivo a. bracelet or trophy of the value of Ssovs. One mile and a-halt.

97 —Mrs M'Cutcheon's b m Lettiedale, by Lauderdale—Lettic, aged. Usee '

(Mr M. Dawson) 1 711—Mrs Evans's b g Airedale, aged. Ssec

(Mr T. Ritchie) 2 76J —Miss Macdonald's blk g Casey, aged, 18sec (Mr F, Musdouald) .. .. 5

Also started: 2 Pearl 'M. 3sec (Mr W. Muirhoad), 261; Fin Mack lOscc (Mr J. M'Gregor). 15J Miohael 13see (Mr N, Smith), H itiss May 17sec (Mr R. M'Donald); 3J Akaroa 18sec (Mr T. D. Hanan), 115J Brighton ISsec (Mr S. G. Inder), 22 Major Ejection 18sec (Mr G. Gourlcy), 2 Ladylyn lOscc (Mr J. M'Carlney), 1 Gorgeous 19seo (Mr E Millier).

Willi si kp to go Cisay was four lengths abend of Loltiedale, who had broken up badly, and then came Akaroa, Airedale, and Fin Mack. Casey broke at the far turn, and Lettiedale went 011, and finally woy by half a dozen lengths from: Airedale, who beat Casey by a similar distance, the latter breaking up badly in the last quarter; Fin Mack, close up, fourth. Time, tain 15 l-ssec. 011 the machine, £437 10s. Dividends: Lettiedale, £3; Airedale, £1 Gs.

DASH HANDICAP, Of oOsovs; second liorso £7 10s and third £2

10s. One mile. 153J —Jfr R. Rutherford's (j'tin.) b in Miss Burlington, by Burlington Jimr.— Miss Harcwood, oyrs, Ssec

(M. Allan) 1 2091—Mr C. Kerr's b g Wild Arab, aged, saco [inc. lseo penalty] (Owner) 2 109J—Mr J, A, BuckloniVs b m Vanish, 4vrs, scr (C. Piper) 3

Also slatted: 80 Almond 2sec (it. Edwards and 30 Gcoigio M, 4 sec (J. liichardson).' On leaving the mark Georgio M. mixetf badly, and lost her handicap. After going a lap lfis3 Burlington was a couple of lengths clear of Wild Arub. Tito pair raced down the back stretch, and at the far turn Wild Arab was on Miss Burlington's wheel. In the nm homo Miss Burlington outstayed Wild Arab, and beat him by a couple of lengths; Vanish, eight lengths away, third. Time, 2min 35sec. On the machine, £582 10s. Dividend, 43 Bs.

D.J.C. MEETING. The following acccptanccs for tho concluding day of tho Dunedin Jockey Club's autumn meoting have been received:— Owhiro Hurdles. Ono wilo and a-foalf.— Narcissus 11.8, "Wild Cat 10.13 Royal Shell 10.6, Abusivo 9.5, Antony 9.0. Plying Handicap. Fivo furlongs.—Replete 9.7, Fireiron 9.0, Aimee Soult 8.12, Zetland 8.10, Clementino 8.3 Sea King 8.3, Tessera 7.13, Toney 7.0.

Warrington Hack, Four furlongs.—The Seer 10.9, Curiosity 8.13, Disappointment 8.13, San Sewo 8.1, Lupulite 8.9, Imaginary 8,9, Gypsobel 8.5. Stepaside. 8.2, Count Gorton 8.3, Tahaio 8.2,. Merrymaker 8.0;- Goodsight 7.9 Rio Grande 7.7, Assault 7.7, Lady do Vere 7.7.

Anniversary l Handicap. One mile.—Bucoleuch 9.9, Keel Gauntlet 8.9, Balsam 7.11, Manjess 7.9, Scrapiron Jack 7.8, Apollodoris 7.3. Astrakhan G. 7, Somaroff 6.7. Hopeful Stakes. Fivo furlongs—Amboiso 8.13, Grafton Loch 8.12, Gapon 8.0, Cockleshell 7.12, Tremulous 8.11, Jahangir 6.11, Santa Claus 6.10.

Abbotsford Welter. Six furlongs.—Replete 10.8, Grand Stand 9.7, Red Morn 8.9, Secret 8.8, Regiment 8.2, Count Gorton 7.10, Ouidaform 7.7, Lone Star 7.7, Soma. 7.7. Waihola Hack. Fivo furlongs.—Harvest' 9.5, Curiosottia 5.9, Somateria B.G, Order 8.3, Curiosity 8.2, Caveo'.a 8.2, San Severo 8.2, Imaginary 8.0, Afer 7.12, Ard Heigh 7.8, Takaro 7.7, Salrara 7.6, Rio Grande 6.10, Jack Ashore 6.10, Prince Loris 6.7, Chameleon 6.7, Oliver 6.7.

Wirigatui Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Cross Battery 9.9, Manjess 8.5, ApollodoriS'B,o. Aimee Soult 8.0, Tessera 7.10, Harvest 7.9, Red Morn 7.7, Thunderer 6.13, Speculate G. 7, Grosvenor 6.7.

The Dunedin. Jockey Club will conclude its autumn meeting to-day, and the various fields engaged promise to furnish the patrons of Wingnilui with some excellent sport. The following selections may be found running prominently in their engagements:—

Hurdles.—Royal Shell. Flying Handicap.—Fireiron 1, Aimeo Soult Warrington Hack Handicap.—Tho Seer 1 Takaro 2. .

Anniversary Handicap. — Bucclcuch 1 Balsam 2. '

Hopeful Stakes.—Amboise 1, Grafton Loch

Abbotsford WeUer.-Grand Stand 1, Replelo

Waihola Hack Handicap.—Caveola, 1 Sahara 2. '

_ Wingatui Handioap.—Cross Battery 1, Manjess 2.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S . AUTUMN MEETING. (FES UNITED PHXSS Association.)

AUCKLAND, February 22. Tho following nominations have been received Jot the jAuckland Raci)jg Club's autumn meeting:— Easter Handicap.—Lucrece, To Aroliti Pearl Necklet, Paritutu, Pink 'Un, Svrcn! Tui< Caribou, Waipunn, Carl Rosi, Gun. Brian, Scotty, Delavia, Celtic, Volume, Marguerite, . Ghoorka, Exmoor, iEolus, Cro.-s Battery, _ Glemillin. Certainty, A pa., Multifid, Soultmaid, Locli Buhie, Landwe-rn, Ballarat, Loftus, Omaiti, Claremont, Zimmerman, Sir Tristram,--Intelligence, Medallist, AVaikato, King Billy, Gcordic. Bully, Regulation, Sweet AJice, -Mister Dela-val, Miss Winnie, Uranium, Fbnteuoy.

Autumn Handicap.-i-Pearl Necklet, Paritutu. Sir Giie.ad, Syren. Akarana, AVaipuna, Cambrian, Seotty, Volume, Marguerite, Glioorka, yTJo'.ns, Cross Batter)', Glenullin, Apa. Multifid, Grenade, Uplander, Landwern, Loftus, Claremont, Zimmerman. Sir Tristram, Mungistn, King Bill, Geordie, Dan Leno, Bully, Regulation, Master Delaval, Uranium, Fontcnoy, Helen Portland. NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. . (Pi* United Press Association.) NAPIER, February 22. Tho following nominations have been reocived for tho principal events of the Napier Bark Racing Club's <mtuum meeting:— Napier Cup Handicap. One mile and aquorter.—Bourrasque, liipporofla, Gazeley, I'ink 'Un, Douche, Mystification, Probable, "Contender, Immolatiou, Polyanthus, Ito, Medallist/

Bennett Stakes Handicap. One mile and a distance.—Ballynecly, Pretty Maid, Merriwing, Millenial, Hipporofla, Gazeley, Pink 'Un, Douche, Mystification, Pimbablo, Immolation, Polyanthus, Ito, Medallist.

TARANAKI AUTUMN MEETING fI?M Chitkb Press Association.)

_ NEW PLYMOUTH, February 22. The following lire tho acceptances for Uio first day ef tho Taranaki autumn meeting commencing on Wednesday uoxt:— Taranaki Cup. One mile and a-half.—Scotty 8.9, Paritutu 8.8, Ghoorka 7.9, Truce 7.7, Claremont 7.4, Grenade 7.4, Gleimllin 7.2.

Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Kitchenmaid 8.10, St. Claimer S.ii, lieguiafcion 8,2, llustique 7.8,' Cyrcne 7.7, "White Star 7.0, Piyande 7.0.

Pukaka Hack. Five furlongs.—Pearlie 8.9, Tho Clipper 8.9, St. Maria 8.8, Golden Eagle S.G, Engraver 8.0, Moscow, 8.0, Catapult 7.12, Belle Yuc 7.5, Tambour illajor 7.5, Lantern 7.5. St. Hel'.iors 7.0.

Kaitaki Hack. One mile.—Recreation B.S, Highden 8.5, Aqua Regia 8.5, Otaroa 8.3, Kaimere 7.12, Showman 7.12; Pangaroa 7.1-2, Fisherraaid 7.12, Toddy 7.8, Lady Sylvia 7,5, Slavey 7.5. Welter Handicao. One mile—Waikato 9.5, Claremont 0.4, Makikihi 9.4, Volume 8,8, Siivcr Shell 8.3, King's Birthday 8,3. Stewards' Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Kuku 8,0, Eiistiquo 7.G, Le Beau 7.2. I'carl Kecldet 7.2. Silver Shell G.l.'i. Kawaroa Hurdle?. One mile and a-half.— Pawa 12.G, Le Beau 10.1, Moorhen 0.10, Southern pross 9.3, Bagatelle 9.2, Fretwork 9.0. Eivtrio3. Trial Plate. Six furlongs.—Rananui, Lingerer, Integrity, Glengarifi, Key. Tambour Major, Uh'.ando, Daisy, Paul, Miss Vera, Lady Lancelot. Final Flutter. Five furlongs— Rananui, Glengarifi, Key, Dayspring, Sweet Sylvia, Tambour Major, Turkish. Maid, TJhlaudo, Kaituhi, Daisy, Paul, Miss Vera, Laay Lancelot.

TA.PAXUI AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. The following are tho handicaps for tho Tapanui Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club's sports:— i 100 yds Handicap.--P. V. Quin scratch, R. H. Marryatt scratch, W. R. Quin 4 yards, G.' T. Willis 7, J. Jarrold 9. J. A. Potts 11 It. T. Perry 12, 11. M'Donald 13, W. Siramonds 18.

220 yds Handicap.—P. V. Quin scratch, W. E. Quin 9 yards, G. T. Willis 13, J. Jarrold 16. J. A. Potts 18, W. Simmonds 2G.

135 yds Youths' Handicap.—D. Murray scratch, J. Potts scratch,. H. McDonald H yards, J. Clouston 10, A. Quavlo 10, J. Grant 11, E. Sheddan 12, W. Simmonds 14, J. Quayle 151.

440 yds Handicap.—P. V. Qjiin scratch, T. P. Laurenson scratch, 15. K, Marryatt scratch, W. R. Quin H yards, G. T. Willis 24 G. Wilson "3-3, P", 32, F. Atkin 38.

. Half-milo Handicap.—T. •P; Laurenson scratch, P. V. Quin 20 vards, A. M'Murtria 20, W. R. Quin 40. G.-T. Willis 45, H. Colquhoun 45, G. Wilson 53, F..Aitken' 70, H. M'Donald 70.

One-mile Handicap.—A. F. M'Murtris scratch, T. P. Laurenson scratch, P. V. Quia 35 yards, T. A. M'Kcnzie 50, G. Wilson 75 D. Murray 100, V. Allan 115.

Throwing tho Hammer (161b). —J. M'Lachlan. scratch, \V. Eskdale 14 feet, C. Peak 25, F. Murney 23, W. Webb 25.

Ladies' Bracelet, SoOyds.—P. T. Quin scratch, P. H. Marryatt scratch, W. R. Quin 11J yards. T. A. M'Kcnzie U. G. T. "Wilna 15, .H. Colquhouu 15, J. Jarrold 18, I). Murray 20. F. Atkin 23, E. Perry 23.

Putting 161b Shot.—J. M'Lachlan scratch, W. B. Kskdulc scratch, T. A. M'Kenzio Ift Gin, J. Jarrold 2lt Gin, C. Smith 2ft Gin, F. Murney 2ft Gin, C. Penkc 3ft Bin, W, AVcbb 3ft Gin.

Hop, Step, and Jiirnp.—J. M'Lachlan scratch, F. Lisclnicr scratch, W. Eskdale scratch, F. Murray Gft. High Jump.—J. M'Lachlan .scratch, F, Lischnor 2 inches, P. V. Quin 2,W, B, Eskdale 3, H. Colquhoun 5, T, A. M'Kenzio 6. R. Perry S, F. Murney 8. Polo Jump.—J. M'Lachlan scratch, W. E=kdale 10in, C. Smith Ift 6111, T. A. M'Kenri# lft Gin, D. Murray 2ft 3in. BOWLING. . Tho Cnvorsliam Club played' one rink sgsinst the Port Chalmers Club at Porb Chalmers 011 Wednesday. Caversham won by, •1 points. Scores:—Caversham: Blackwood, Dempster, Stevenson, Forrester (s), 26; Port Oha.niers: Wylie, Nelson, Sutton, Monson {s), 22.