SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13836, 25 February 1907, Page 3

SPORTING.

DUXEDIX JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. TI.O third (lay's races of tho autumn meeting, of tho Dunedin Jockey Club were held at Wingatui on Saturday. Tho weather was fine. Rain threatened in the afternoon, but fortunately held off. Tho attcndanco compared favourably with that of the opening day. The track .was in good order, being pretty firm despite the rain that had fallen on the previous day. The totalisator investments showed a substantial increase on those of tho third day of the autumn meeting last year. They amounted to £84S1 10s, or £1793 10s more than last }'|ar. Tho following is a comparison of the investments at the meeting with those at tho meeting last February— ■ 19067 1907. ■ First day £8857 10 £8271 0 Scoond day ... 5625 10 6153 10 Third day 6698 0 849110 £21,181 0 £22,921 0 This shows an increase for tho three days this year of £1740. There were some good dividends declared during the afternoon, the most satisfactory being £15 18s, which was paid on Astrakhan in lite Anniversary Handicap. In six of tho races dividends were piid on the 6ccund horse. On Wednesday and Thursday second dividends wore also paid in six of tho events. Wild Cat was out making the pace in the Hurdle Race, with Royal Shell as his closest attendant over tho first part of tlio journey. Tho latter made two very had jumps in the back stretch and settled his chance. Nothing seriously menaced Wild Cat' 6 chances in tho ran. home. Toney was loft on the mark when tho field got away in the Flying Handicap, and in a good finish homo the verdict wont to Zetland. The majority on tho ground did not agree with the official finding, the general impression being that Fireirou was first past tho post. Lupnlitowas always prominent in tho Warrington Haclc, and finally won after a good finish with Imaginary. The Seer was eloso up third. All those that coloured on tho card went out for tho Anniversary Handicap. Balsajn lost a bit of ground at tho start through hanging firo when the barrier went np, and Bucclcuch at onco wont to tho front, but was quickly joined by Red Gauntlet, and tho pair made the paco very solid going down tho back, cutting out. tho first two furlongs in something like 24sec. Red Gauntlet was first to retire, and Buccleuch was shortening his strido when ho was halfway up the hill, whoro Apolodons had taken command. ]n tho run from tho distance Apollodoris and Astrakhan fought out a good; finish, and winning honours went to the Stepiiiak colt by about a short half length. Apollodoris bad nono tho best of tho deal in the last furlong, as Astrakhan, who did not finish too straight!} - , rolled on to him a couple of times. Amboiso won tho Hopeful in decisive fashion from Cockleshell, who got badly away, and Santa Clans bad his cbaneo spoiled bv failing to jump out with tho others. Secret won the Abbotsford Welter and annexed a gcod race before she the judge's eye. Harvest had the field in the Waihola Hack apparently, at his mercy once the straight was reached, and won with a little to spare at the finish. A popular win was recorded in, the last race of the day, in Avhicli Apollodoris broke the sequence of poor luck which had boon following the Zetland spots throughout the meeting, and won handsomely. Mr Piper's starting was up to his usual standard, the fields v being invariably well in lino when tho barrel' was released. The arrangements for tho meeting wcro admirable in all respects. Everything worked smoothly. Only ono meeting of stewards was held, and that was called to deal with a minor offence. Mr H. L. James, tho secretary, worked with a will. Tho results of the day's events wero as under:— OWHIRO HURDLE HANDICAP, Of GOsovs; second horse 6sovs and third 4sova. , One milo and a-half. 19i —Messrs O'Xeilt and Davis's blk g \ Wild Cat, bv Gold Reof—Tigridia, aged, 10.13 (W. Retter) 1 7t —Mr T. Montalt's br g Narcissus, aged, 11.8 (A. Avers) 2 40$—Mr L. C. Hazlett's eh h>- Abusive, 4yrs, 0.5 (J, Cotton) 3 157 —Jfr P. T. : Ilogaii's g g Royal Shell, aged, 10.6 (J. Lindsay) 0 74J—Mr Moore's br g Antony, syrs, 9.0 1 (J. N. M'Grcgor) 0 526 From a good start Wild Cat showed tho way over tho first fence, and at the jnhip in front of the stand was running a length in advanca o! Antony and Royal" Shell. Abusive bringing up the rear. Running to the fence at tho mile-post Wild Cat was a couple of lengths out from Antony and lloval Shell, who was closely attended by Narcissus. Wild Cat turned into the back stretch with Royal Shell on his quarters, and at an interval of two lengths came 'Narcissus. Royal Sholi made a faulty jump at the six-furlong post, and back a couple of lengths, lie jumped badly agvu'n ; at the far turn, and fell back. AVild Cat .raced up the hill a: couplo ol lenslhu clear of Narcissus, lioytil jjholl

being on tho lat-ter's quarters. Wild Cat crossed tho last fencc throe lengths in front of Narcissus. who was being bird ridden, and in the run homo won by eight lengths from Narcissus, who beat Allusive by four lengths; then came ltoya.l Shell. Time, 2min 55sec. Dividend, \C2 Bs. FLYING HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second horse lOsovs ancl third Ssovs. Five furlongs. 335^—Mt E. Gates's b h Zetland, by Obligado—Ladv Zetland. syrs, 8.10 (Y. Cotton) 1 14G —Mr J. F. Buchanan's br g Firciron, Syrs, 9.0 (G. A. Pine) ..... .. 2 100 —Mr F. Nelligaii's ch m Tessera, svrs, 7.13 (E. Cotton) .. .. .. .. 8 IGIi —Mr R. Sutherland's br m Keplete, aged, 9." (F. D. Jones) 0 105 —Mr E. J. Smith's br m Clementine, "IjTjSj 5.3 (J. M'Combe) 0 62 —Mr K. M'Lean's b g Toney, aged, 7.0 (F. Douglas) 0 910 Tonoy was left at tlio post. Running round tho far turn Zetland was Ehowing the way to Tessera and Clementine. Zetland landed in the straight a couple of lengths clear of Tessera and Clementine, whilst Firciron was improving his position. Inside tbo distance tho field was running in fairly oloso order, and a great rnco -took place to llie post, ZatJand gaining the judge's verdict by a narrow margin from Firciron, whilst Tessera was a lit'tlo over a length away, third. Replete fourth. Time, Imin 4 l-ssec. Dividend, £2 Ss. The judge's decision was that Zetland won by " a bare nose." WARRINGTON HACK HANDICAP, Of GOsovs; second horso lOsovs. Four furlongs. 1981—Mr R. M'Kay's ch g Lupulite, by Lupin—Ma Belle, 3yis. 8.9 (A. M'Kay) 1 120 —Mr M. J. Bradley's b m Imaginary, svrs, 8.9 (J. M'Gnire) 2 213S—Messrs A. R. and T. 11. White's b g The Seer, syrs, 10.9 (,T. M'pmnbe) 3 58 —Mr M. Flowers's b g Curiosity, 4yrs, 8.13 (J. Horn) 0 10GJ —Mr E. J. Smith's ch m Disappointment, aged, 8.13 (R. King) .. .. 0 64J —Mr R. M'Donald's b f San Seveio, 3yra, 8.11 (F. Wingfieid) .. .. 0 87?;— Mr A. S. Jones's b m Gypsobel, syrs, 8.5 (P. D. Jones) .. .. 0 24 —Mr \V. Avtcheson's'b m Stepaside, oyrs, 8.2 (F. Raymond) .. .. 0 291—Mr E. Griffin's ch h Count Gorton, (iyrs, 8.2 (D. King) 0 138 —Mr H. Kerr's oh g Takaro, Gyrs, 8.2 (U. Dcrrelt) 0 26J—Mr R. Johnston's ch in Merrymaker, aged, 8.0 (G.' A, Pine) .. .. 0 19 —Mr T. Mont-alt's ch m Coodsight, Oyrs, 7.9 (J. Olscn) 0 35J—Mr T. Tansey's ch g Rio Grande, 4yrs, 7.7 (F. Jones) 0 21 —Mr J. Ellis's br f Assault, 3yrs, 7.7 (J. Burt) 0 sGl—Mr P. Toomey'e ch'f Lady de Vore, 3yrs. 7.7 (F. Douglas) '0 1208J Curiosity and Rio Grande caused some dolay at tho po3t, and the tapes wore broken hvicc. Disappointment, Tho Seer, Takaro, and Lupulite were fiTst to become prominent at the start, in which Stepaside and Curiosity were left. Racing to ihe home turn Lupulito was showing on tho outsido clear of Disappointment, Tho Seer, and Imaginary. Inside tbo distance Lupulite was under the whip, hilt ho stalled off Imaginary, and won by half a length; Tho Soor, a. short length away, third, Disappointment, close up. fourth and Sail Scvero filth. Time. 30 4-sscc. Dividends: Lupulito, £4 2s; Imaginary, £2 4s. ANNIVERSAY HANDICAP, Of >75sovs; sccond .horse 20sovs and third lOsovs. One mile. 30 —Messrs W. T. and L. C. Hazlctt's ch h Astrakhan, Iby Stepniak— Irene, 4yrs, 0.7 (J. Maodonnell) .. 1 120J—Hon. G, M'Lean's b h Apollodoris, 4yrs, 7.3 (F, Douglas) 2 G3J—Jlr D. -Kob'orts's.ch g Somaroff, syrs, 6.7 (C. Hack) 3 2981—Mr J. F. Buchanan's b h Buccleuch, • 4yrs, 9.9 (G. J. Pine) .. ... .. 0

145J—Mr J. Ellis's ch h Red Gauntlet, aged, 5.9 (J, Beale) 0 91J—Mr A, Dale's ch h Balsam, 4yrs. 7.11

(R. King) 0 35 —Mr E. J. Smith's b g Manjess, aged, 7.9 (G. A. Pine) 58 —Mr 11. J. Searle's b g Scrapiron —: Jack, Oyrs, 7.8 (F. Jones) .. .. 0

Balsam dwelt in a good start, and Buccleuch at ones took running. Turn- . ing at (the back lie w?s joined by Red Gauntlet and the pair raced along tbe back a conplo of lengths. clear of Apollcdrris. Astrackhan, and Manje-ss, ScrapiTon .Tack bringing up the rear; Turning ud the bill Balsam had taken command, and lied Gauntlet dropped back. Racing past the three-furlong post Apollodoris raced into the lead, and lauded in the straight a counle of lengths clear of Buccleuch and Astrakhan. In a good finish home, in which Apollodoris received a couple, of bumps, Astrakhan wore hiin down, and beat him by half a length; four lengths away cams Somaroff, just in front of Beccleueli. Time, lmin 421-3 sec. Dividends: Astrakhan, £15 183; Apollodoris, £1 10s.

HOPEFUL STAKE'S HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second horse 10 sovs and third ssovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2GSJ—Mr J. F. Buchanan's br f Amboisc, by Stepniak—Huguenot, 8.13

(G. J; Pino) 1 1265—Sir G. Clifford's b f Cockleshcll, 7,12 (F. Jon&s) 2 165 —Mr R. H'Donald's blk c G-apon, 8,0 (J, M'Corabe) 3 29-1 —-Mv L. C. Hazlelt's br c Grafton Locb, 8.12 {J. Horn) 0

IBJJ—Mr AY. 0. Kuiherford's br f Tremulous, G.ll (F. Yarr) .. ; . 0 71 —Mr K. 0. Campbell's br c Jahaugfr, C.ll (H. Price) 0 81 —Mr J. Buckley's cli g Santa Clans, C.lO (E. Cotton) 0 11704 Santa Clans was left, and Amboise and Jahangir at once took up the running, and raced round the first turn two lengths clear of Crapon, Cockleshell bringing up the rear. Turning into the straight Jahangir and Amboise were still together iu the lead; then came Gapon and Tremulous. Inside tbo distance the rear lot closed lip, and. Jahangir retired. Amboise kept tliem at bay, and won finally by about a length from Cockleshell, who beat Gapon by three parts of a length for second place, the rest bunched close up. Time, 1 mih 5 4-s?ec. Dividends: Amboise, £2 18s; Cockleshell, £2. ABBOTSFORD WELTER HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second horse lOsovs, and third Ssovs. Six furlongs. ■ 193S—Mr H, J. Searle's br ni Secret, by Merrie Engknd—Oblivion, 4yrs, ■ 8.8 (F. Jones) 1 135J —Mr R. Sutherland's br 111 Replete, aged, 10.8 (J. M'Kindrv) 2 1621—Mr H. Ellis's ch m lied Morn, 4yrs-, 8.9 (L. G.,King) 3 520J-Mr J. M'GiU's ch g Grand Stand, Gyrs 9.7 (J. M'Combe) 0 75J—Mr E. Grift'en's ch h Ccunt Gorton, Gyrs, 7.10 (D. King) 0 44 —Mr R. -G. Harris's ch g Lono Star, Syrs, 7.7 (G. A, Pine) 0 110 —Hon. G. M'Lean's ch f Soma, 3yrs, 7.7 (F. Douglas) 0

Count Gorton was left >at the start, and Red Morn got away well, and raced past the 'live-furlong post four lengths clear of Replete and Lone Star, with Secret bringing up in the rear of the bunch. • Running up the hill Red Mcim was a length dear of Lone Star and Replete, with S-onia close up. Turning into tho straight Red Morn, Lone Star, and Secret were almost in line, with Replete lying bandy. Insido the'distance feecrct drew out from the others, and ill a good finish beat Replcto by half a length, Red Morn over two lengths away third, just in front of Grand Stand, with .the others close up. Time, lmin 18 4-ssee. Dividends: Sccret, £4 4s; lleplete, £2. WAIHOLA HACK HANDICAP. „ Of GOsqvs; second horse.lOsovs. Fivo furlongs. 119 —Mr F. Nelligan's b g Harvest by Cliuiranald—Golden Vale, 'Ivrs, 9.5 (V. Cotton) 1 IOOJ—Mr P. Power's ch g Jack Ashore, 3yrs, 0.10 (P. Yarr) 2 57*—Mr A. R. .Ward's b g Ard Heigh, syrs, 7.8 (J. Macdonncl) 3 1211—Mr W. T. Hazlctt's b g Cuirosettia, Syrs, 8.9 (J: ltue) ~ 0 120$—Mr T. Kctt's br c Somataria, 3yrs, B.G (F, Douglas) '. 0 147 —Mr F. Moore's br in Order, 4yrs, 8.3 (A. M'Kay) 0 37 —Mr M. Flowers's b g Curiosity, 4yrs, 8.2 (J. Horn) . ' 0 153-J—Mr R. Mcare's ch g Caveola, aged, 8.2-(J. Blvth) .. .. 0 1925—H0n. G. M'Lean's ch f Afer, 3yrs, 7.12 (J. M'Combe) 0 52 —Mr H. Kerr's ch g Takaro, Gyrs, 7.7 ■ (R. Derrett) 0 105 —Mt J. Walstead's ch g Sahara, aged, 7.G (0. A. Pine) .. .. 0 23 —Mr T. Tansey's ch g Rio Grande, 4yrs, G.lO (J. OlEcn) .. 0 201—Mr J. Ellis's b h Chameleon, 3yrs, 6.7 (H. Price) 0 491—Mr W." Hughes's br g Oliver, aged, 6.7 (C. Hack) 0

Curiosity and Grand Stand were loft. Harvest and Afer rati round the first turn just clear of Oliver, Caveola, Cuirosettia, and Jack Ashore, with Sahara bringing np tho rear. Turning info the; straight Harvest was a length clear of Afer and Oliver; then camo Cuirosettia close up. Once in lino for horns Harvest kept clear, of tho others, and finally won by two lengths from Jask Ashore, who battt Ard Reigh by a head for second place; Cuirosettia close up, tpuilh. Time, lmin 4sec. Dividends: Harvest, £7 Gs; Jack Ashore, £2 18s. • i WCTGATUI HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second horse ( 10sovs, and third ssovs. Seven furlongs. 201J—Hon. G. M/eim's b h Apollodoris, by Phosbus Apollo—Brisa, 4yrs, 8.0 (F. Douglas) 1 216 —Mr M. Hobbs's br f Aimee Soult, 3)13; 8.0 (J. M'Combe) 2 165J—Mr E. Griffin's b g Thunderer, syis, G. 13 (G. A. Pine) 3 460 — Sir H. F. Nicoll's b m Cross Battery, ■ 4yrs, 9.9 (U. King) .. .. 0 93 —JJj F. Selligan's ch m Tessera, Syr:-, 7.10 (E. Cotton) 0 48 —Mr H. Ellis's ch m Had Morn, 4yrs, 7.7 (A. Wilson) 0 961—Mr Nat Green's br g Speculate, aged, G. 7 (J. Ma'edonnel) .. ... .. 0 1282 i '

Tessera took up tho load after going about half a furlong, and ran alcing tho back a couple of Icnstlis clcar of Aimee Soult; then came Had Morn, Apollodoris, and Cross liattery in a bunch, Speculate in the rear. (Tessera landed in tho straight in trouble, just clear of Aimee Soult. Approaching the distance Apollodoris raced up to the leaders, and, gqing on, : won. by two lengths and alialf from Aiuico Scult, who beat Thunderer by a short half-length for second, place. Cross Battery, the favourite, finishea last. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec. Dividends: Apollodoris, £i 4s; Aimee Soult, £1 Gs. . j WATERLOO CUP. LONDON, February 22, The Waterloo Cup was won by Lougspan, who defeated Cleubridge in tho final icnnd. TAHUNA ( PARK TROTTING- CLUB. The following handicaps havo been declared by Mr H. J. Gourley for Wednesday's races:— Advance Handicap (optional), of 'iOzovs. Two miles.—Redan scratch, Ringman scratch, Bell Metal 4 seconds, Lettiediile 12, Pearl M. 12, Maid of Perth 12, Joo L. 12, Te Porangi 14, Otama 14, Sea, Lass 14, Exchequer 15, Cronja IG, Pin Mack 20, Timothy 20, Bessio Tiaeey 22, Pom Porn 22, Master 24, Lauradale 26, Casey 23, Lady Patehen 28, King Ttodci 23, Mis 3 May 32, Jack II 32, Akoroa- 32, Major Election 32, Pitch Dark 82, Nauwce 32, Dun Kobin 32, Hobart 32.

St. Clair Pony Handicap (optional), of 35sovs. One inilo and a-half.—Wilkio scratch. Liiitlo Goorgo 12 seconds, Punch 17, Neglected 24, Dayshift- 24, Blackey 23, Fog 32. i Tolegraph Handicap (saddle), of lOOsovs. Two miles.—Cinders scratch, J. C. 2 seconds, Korryall 11, Piracy 12, Success 13, Hoyal Colours 13, Ngapara 13, Teddy 15, Dick Tuipin 17, Receiver 18, Dora 18, Norseman 18, Transvaal 20, Begonia 23, Bell Boy L. 23. Jisnia 23. ■

St. Kilfla Handicap (optional), 'of 50sovs. Two miles.—Gi. 'I'. P. scratch, Stewardess 1 second, Transvaal 2, Osborne R, 5, Bell Boy L. 5, Tracey M. T. 10, Laudorvalo 11, Maid of Portli 11, Sea, Lies 13, Tory 13, Uxchequer 14, Cranjo 15, Brighton 15. Telephone Handicap (harness), of lOOsovs. Two miles. —Vanish scratch, Tennessee 11 seconds, Bollis 11, Duchess of RothSnhild 11, Fuses 12, Broadwood! 15, Flower Girl 17. Success 17, Merry Prince 17.

Ivanhoe Handicap (saddle), of GOsovs. One mile.—You Ynnge scratch, Beulah 2 seconds, J. C. 4, Music '1, Whisper 4, Kerryall 8, Piracy 9, Teddy 10, Taioma 11, First Pot 11, Stewardess 12, Sligo 12, Veda 14, Osborne R. 14, Pipistrello 14, Tracy M. T. IG, To Porangi 17, Violotta Jitn., 17, Otama 17. Bracelet Handicap' (optional), of 40sovs. Two miles—Flower Girl scratch, Dick Tiirpin scratch, Lettiedalo IG, Pearl M. IG, Joo L. IG, Airedale 16, Sea Lass 18, Faiiwind 22, Fin Mack 24, Timothy 21, Bessie Tracoy 20, Lauiadale 30, Casey 32, Swift 32, Jack II 36, Akaroa 36, Matchbox 36, Major Election 3G, Elvina 36, Dun Robin 36, Ladylyn 38, Redvers 38, Destructive 38, Gargarus 38, The President 33. Recovery Handicap (harness), of 50sovs. One mile.—Silver Boy scratoh, Vanish 2 seconds, Almond 5, Wild Arab S, Embrace 5, Music 6, Miss Burlington 6, • Georgia M. 7, Tennessee 7, Broadv/ood 9.

CAULFIELD RACES, Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. _ MELBOURNE, February 31. Tlio following are the results of the Caulfield races:— TENTH FUTURITY STAKES. Corroboreo (Thomas) 1 Stepout (Godbv) . 2 Collarit (M'Lachlan) 3 'fhore were 13 starters. " Betting: 5 to 2 agst Newbury, J io 1 Corroboree, 6 to 1 Collarit and Istiiria, 8 to 1 Stepout. The field was got away to n good stort. Lola-rio led to tho straight, where he was joined by Corroboree, with Dividend, Stepout, ac<l Collarit nest. ' lolniro died away before tho distance was reached, and Corroboreo won easily by si couple oE lengths. Time, lmin 27sec. STANLEY STEEPLECHASE. Napier, 10.5 1 Kangar&lta, 9.2 2 Up-to-Date, 11.11 ;s Won by iv length with five lengths between second and third. Time, Juiin 53Jsec.

MVENSBOUIINE REGATTA. Tho weekly meeting of the Ravansbourne Regatta Committee was held in the boatshed on Friday evening. Mr H. E. Moller was in the chair, and abofit 20 members of committee were present. The' matter o{ tho explosion was definitely fixed, and is to be fired by Mrs Eoss (wife of tho commodore) at 5 p.m. The entries for the yacht races are expepted to eclipse all previous entries received- for 'the. regatta. and no doubt some interesting rowing will also be witnessed. Tha Rsiktown swimming and greasy .polo events should add additional interest to the public, as they will be held close to tbo boatehod. Tlio West Harbour Brass Band will discourse music during tho afternoon. The Ladies' Committee will dispense afternoon tea, and the public will be enabled to make short trips on the harbour in tho launches kindly placed, at tho disposal of the committee. All airangements for the regatta are now well in hand, and it only needs a fine day on March 2 to tmuko this the most successful regsita yet hold at Kavcnsbourae.