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Otago Daily Times, Issue 16523, 25 October 1915, Page 3

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WELLINGTON SPRING MEETING. <Pn Umxtid Phbbb Association.) WELLINGTON, October 23. The Wellington Racing Club's spring meeting was opened to-day, in fine weather. The course was in good order, and the racing throughout was interesting, there being a number of olose finishes. There was a largo attendance, including his Excellency the Governor, Sir J. G. Ward, Sir Jas. Carroll, Mr Justice Denniston, the Hon. Mr Henries, the Hon. Mr Herdman, Sir G. Clifford, and the Hon. J. D. Ormond. The totalisator handled £32,323 as against £28,675 on the corresponding day last year. Results: — FIRST HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, Of 140sovsi Two miles and a-half. I—Agatha Green 10.7 (M'Sweeney) ... 1 6—Otupai, 9.7 ... 2 4—Chattis, 9.13 ... — ... 3 Also started :Nita 10.6, Lady Renown 10.2; Rose Blush 9.11. Nita came dowa at the first fence,' and retarded Agatha Green's progress, which allowed Chattis to get a long- lead. The second time round the favourite overhauled the leader, and on entering the straight she •was two lengths to the good. ' Agatha Green won easily from Otupai by a clear length, with Chattis six lengths away. Time, Smin 43 2-Sseo. RIMUTAKA HANDICAP, Of lWsovs. Seven furlongs. 4—Sedd-El Bahr, 7.6 (Bell) ... 1 s—Thoughtful, 7.2 ... ... .... «. 2 |>-S6adown, 8.9 ~ •/ ••• .3 Also 1 started: Plunder 9.3, Roumania 8.11, Arlington 8.9, Deviation 8.3, Ladogeur 8.0, Martyress 7.11, Red Ribbon 7.11, Miraculous 7.9,' Parawanui 7.8, Hylatus 7.7, Mystified 7.7, Gold Painting 7.5, Rerehau 7.4, Tango 7.2, Marsinah 6.12, Wirakino 6.10. From an even start Gold Painting showed out in front, with Miraculous seoond. Apr proaching the straight the field was well bunched. The winner came -with a rush, winning by a bare length. Time, lmin ' SPRING SELLING PLATE, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. . I—Hymettius, 8.8 (Buchanan) 1 2—Lady Dalesford, 7.8 ... ... 2 s—Medallist, 8.8 ' ... ... ... •...' ... 3 Scratched: Marsiiiah and Wailand. Hymettius went to the front at the start, "«nd was never headed, -winning by threequarters of a length. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec. The winner was sold for 150gs to Mr T. Pritchard. WELLINGTON HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. One mile and a : quarter. I—Montana, 7.12 (A. Rcid) ... 1' 10—Battle Eve, 7.7. ... ...' ... . 2 3—Goldstream, 7.12 ... ... ... 3 'Also started: 2 Bonny Helen 9.0, Multiply 8.7, 16 Kooya 8.4, 11 Maniaroa 8.2, 9 Square Deal 7.10, 12 Bertrada 7.10, 6 Kaininohe 7.9, 8 Sir Knox 7.8, 5 Marco B'ello 7.6, 15 Byron 7.6,' 4 Tangihou 7.4, 14 Haumahaka 6.12, 13 Midnight Star 6.11. There was some delay at the-post, caused principally by Battle Eve -and Montana. Tangihou "was badly left. , Square Deal showed out prominently in the 'run along the back stretch, closely_ followed by Maniaroa and Kammohe, with the ' field strung out. ■ Entering the straight Battle ; Eye was' in front, -with the others close up. Montana then came through, and won by a length, with half a length separating second and third. Time, 2min 8.3-sseo. SHORTS HANDICAP, Of lSOsoys. Fivei furlongs. 4—:Hyifinas, 7.13 (Buchanan) ... ... ... 1 I—Three, 8.8 ... ;.. ... ... 2 s—'Tete-a-tete, 8.7 ... ... 3 Also started: Chortle 10.6, Chafcwana 8.9, Downham 8.9, Eligible 7.12, Master Achilles 7.9, Taringamutu 7.9, Ardent 7.4, Pariform 6.10. . Chortle' led to the straight,' where the field was well strung out. A olose finish took place, Hyginas winning by a head, with naif a length-separating- second and third. Time, lmin —a record for-the race, ' • WAESTUI HANDICAP, Of ■' 150sovs. One mile. Sr-Indigo, 9.9 (Deeley) ... ... ... ... 1 s—Black Lupin, 8.0 ... ... ~.. 2 2—Blackall, 8.8 ... ... ... 3 ; Also, started: Expect 10.2, Lady ' Louisa 9.3, Ceylon 8.3, Peroneal 3.0, Hygia 8.0. From an even start Hygia went to the front, closely followed by Black Lupin and Indigo. After entering the straight Hygia fell away, and Indigo came through, winning easily by two lengths, with a length, between second and third. Time, lmin 42sec. , WELLESLEY STAKES, 1 ' Of 750sovs. Four furlongs.

12—Rockbound, 8.7 (R. Reed) ... ... 1 I—Egypt, 8.7 ... ... ... 2 7—Tino Atoa, 8.2 ... ... ... ... ... 3 Ako started: 6 Good Hope, '8 Maorilander, 4 Hyettus, 2 Thestius, 3 Nystad, 5 Thames, 10 Sabana, 9 Communique, 11 Tinkler. From a good start Egypt went to' the front, but when the, horses were well down the straight Thestius was leading. Rockbound then put in a fast run, ana, overhauling the leader, won by a head, with a _length ; and a-half between second and third. Time, 48sec—a record for the race* FINAL SCURRY HANDICAP, Of lSOsovs. Fire furlongs. I—Botanist, 9.6 (Oliver) ... ... ' 1 2—Moutoa Queen, 7.8\ '... ... 2 $—Limpet, '7.6 ... ... ... a. ..? ... 3 Also started: Marimba 8.10, Sea Lord 8.9, Dribble 8.8, Happiness 8.7, Panmure 8.4, Martlet 8.4, Otter 8.1, Papauria 7.8, Pall Mall 7.3,' Probation 7.3, Capwell -7.0, Sir Musketry 6.10, Miss dement? 6.10, Maryland 6.10, Need 6.10. A good race resulted in Botanist winning by half a-'length, with Limpet the same distance further back. Time, lmin 6 4-seec. October 24. The following are 'the acceptances' for, Monday's races:— Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase. Two miles and a-quarter.—Agatha Green 11.7, Nita 10,9, Rose Blush 10.0, Otupai 9.7, Lady Renown 9.7, Chattis 9.7.

Tararua Handicap. One . pile.—Midnight Star 9.2, Plunder 9.1, 'Roumania 8.8,' Dribble 8.5, Deviation 8.0, Martyress 7.9, Thought-, ful 7.7, Hylatus 7.6, Mystified 7.4, Parawanui 7.3, Marsinah. 6.10;

Pearce Handicap. One mile. —Expect 8.11, Tatterley. 8.7, Multiply 8.6, Kooya 8.3, Goldstream. 8.1, Maniaroa 8.1, Lady Louisa 7.13, Botanist 7.12,: Bertrada 7.9, v Kaminohe 7.8, iMairoo'; Bello 7.6, Taringamutu 7.5, Tangihou 7.4, Master Achilles 7.2, Immer 7.0, Haumalcaka 6.10, Medallist 6.7. Juvenile • Handicap. . Four furlongs.— Rockbound 8.13, Thestius 8.3, Nystad 8.0, Tina Atua 7.'13, Hyllus 7.12, Maorilander 7.9, Rose Pink 7.7, Struggle 7.7, Thames 7.7, Tinkler 7.7, Lady Kilworth 7.4, Lady General 7.2, Native Lady 7.2,. Multaine 7.2. Ruahine Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Marimba 8.7, -Sea Lord 8.7, Arlington 8.5, Panmure -8.4, Happiness 8.3, Otter 8.0, Martlet "7.12, Limpet 7.10, Pearlform 7.10, Miraculous 7.8, Rongora 7.3, Need 6.10, Inna Laddo 6.10, Sir Musketry 6.7, Miss Clements 6.7. " .

Nainai Handicap. Six furlongs.—Rinaldo 8.8, Tete-a-tete 8.7, ■ Chakwana 8.6, Downham 8,.6, Master Achilles 8.4, Centre 7.2, Ardent 7.0, Black- Lupin '6.12 Pariform 6.7, Lady Daylesford 6.7. - . Champion Plate. One mile and a-quarter. —Expect 9.4, Square Deal 9.4, Chortle 9.1, Battle Eve 7.11, Loyal Arch 7.6, Desert Gold 7.6, Nones 7.6.

SOUTH CANTERBURY RACES •The South Canterbury . Jockey Club's meeting was concluded in oppressively hot weather, and clouds of dust heavily charging the atmosphere was in unwelcome evidence on the lawn. The fields raised clouds of dust -and the district is obviously in need of a' good rainfall. The attendance was larger than cin the opening day, but the_ excursion trains from Dunedin "land Christchurch did not receive a great deal of patronage. Specialform won the principal event, going away from the field at the finish, and the Cup candidates finishing behind would, on the race, appear to have a very remote chance with her at Riccarton. Bee also put up an impressive performance, ai : she received a bad run in the early stages, and after running round the others into '■ the straight, came away to win rather, easily. During the day £12,867 went through the. totalisator, mak : ing £24,002 on the meeting, or £316 less than last year,. The profits of the meeting mil go to the Patriotic Funds. Results: —. LEVELS HURDLES! HANDICAP, 120eov8. One mile and a-half. I—Messrs Poff and Going's b g Master v Hamilton, 10.4 (R. M'Seveney) ... 1 2—Mr George's Silver Sh'ield, 10.2 (Hegarty) 2 I—Mr Parson's Crib, 11.8 (Humphries) 3 Also started: 3 Kingsway 10.9, 5 Steperina 9.4. . * Kingsway, Silver Shield, and Master Hamilton were running in close order along the back, leading Crib by half a dozen lengths. Master Hamilton drew away turning for home, and won by about five lengths from Silver Shield, who beat Crib by over three lengths, with Kingsway next. Time, 2min 47 1-Sscc.. OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. I—Mr- E. N. M'Lean's Pyjama, 9.0 ' (Donovan) + 4—Mr Starky's Comely, 7.4 (H. Lowe) + 2—Mr Griffen's Bon, 8.11 (M Combe) ... 3

Also started: 8 Aerial 10.1, 3 Finless 8.4, 5 St. Ewe 6.13, 6 Malvolia 6.12, 7 Highwater 6.9. , , . Malvolia and Aerial led along the back, High water and Bon being- slow to _ move. Pyjama and Comely took charge in the straight, and a good finish, ended in a dead heat, with Bon two lengths and a_-half away, anrl Sit. Ewo and Aerial next. Time, lmin 15 2-sseo SOUTH CANTERBURY HANDICAP, Of 200sbvs. One mile and a-quarter.

I—Mr A. W. Rutherford's Specialform, 8.12 (J. Campbell) 1 2—Mr Friedlander's Ardenvhor, 7.2 (R.> Rcid) 2 3—Mr M'Kay's All Ready, 7.9 (E. MColl) 3 Also started: 7 Palisade 8.8, 6 MelbchikofT 8.6, 4 Scotch Melody 8.4, 5 Fender 7.3, ■ 7 Gold Coin 6.7. Palisade led to the first turn, but was steadied and gave way to All Ready, who led a close-running field towards the fivefurlong poet, where Ardenvhor commenced to come' up to the leader. All Ready and Ardenvhor drew out at the tarn,-and landed in the straight over three lengths in front of the others, who were bunched., Passing the distance Specialform raced to the front, and going on won comfortably by three lengths from Ardenvhor ,_ who beat All Ready by three. lengths, with Fender a length away. Time, 2min 7 l-ssec. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 2—Mr 0. R. Wise's Charlotte, 9.0 ' (F. E. Jones) 1 4—Mr Rutherford's Samisen, 8.0. (Campbell) 2 3—Mr M'Master's Concordia, 6.7 , (Mussen) 3 Also started: 1 Chudio 9.15, 5 Master Ranald 6.7. , 'Chudic swerved', and cut into Concordia and Master Ranald:. This left Charlotte with a break of three lengths from Samisen, who. joined the leader, and then led into the straight. At the distance Charlotte had Samisen beaten,, and won easily by three lengths. Concordia was six lengths away, and Chudic two lengths off next. Time, lmin 2sec. STEWARDS' WELTER HANDICAP, Of HOsovs. . Seven furlongs. 4—Mr. W. H. Thompson's Countess Tolstoi 8.10 (Donovan) ... '... ... 1 2—Mr Barr's Jeannot, 9.8 (Olsen) 2 I'—Mr Grigg's Gunrest, 8.9 (H. Lowe) 3 Also started: 3 Teviotdale 9.11, 5 Leading; Lady 9.4. ■ Countess Tolstoi took up the running, and won by - a length, after leading all the way. Jeannot cut Gunrest - out of' seoond place, by a 'short half-length, and Leading Lady and ' Teviotdale were together two lengths away. Time, lmin 28sec. x THE SHORTS, . Of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.

3—Mr H. A. Knight's Madrid, 8.4 • (Jones) 1 2—Mr M'Master's Concordia, 8.4 (Olsen) 2 I—Mr Reid's Skirl, 8.4- (Anderson) ... 3 Also started: 4 Moidant .8.7, 5 Bothnia 8.4, 6 Beautyform 8.4. ■ Bothnia was smartest out, ,and was joined by Concordia as they turned for home, with Skirl lying next. In the last 100 yards Madrid cut down the leadters, and beat Concordia by half a length, with Skirl two lengths away, and Moidant a bad fourth. Time, lmin 2seo. . KINGSDOWN HACK WELTER HANDICAP, , ' Of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs." I—Mr O. R. Wise's Charloville, 8.12 (Olsen)' 1 2 —Mr Linton's British Rose, carried 8.0 ■ (Campbell) 2 6—Mr Hutton's Te Hua. 7.7 (W. Humphries) 3 Also started: 8 The Corinthian 8.7, 5 Ormoloid 8.8, 3 Reveller 8.2, 7 Snowrajcer 7.9, 4 Olga Carlovna 7.7. Charleville came away "in the straight, and won easily by three lengths. British Rose beat Te Hua by a neck, with Reveller three lengths away next. Time, lmin 28 3-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of I2osovs. Six furlongs. I—Mr H. G. Taylor's Bee, 9.5 (Jones) 1 ,2—Mr Grigg's First Glance; 10.1 ' (Wormald) 2 4—Mr Hobbs's Peg, 8.6 (Anderson) ... 3 Also started: 3 Encore 8.12, '6 Medley 7.12, 5 BeUahire 6.10. ' , Bellshire lost her rider in the first oouple of furlohga. Medley led along the back, and the field ran in close order into the straight. At the distance Bee came away, and won. comfortably by two lengths from First Glance, who beat Peg,by a length, with. Encore close up. Time, lmin 14 4-ssec. '

AUCKLAND TROTTING MEETING. (Peb Unitkd Pbkß9 Association.) " AUCKLAND, .October 23. ' The Auckland Trotting Club's spring meeting was concluded to-day in' perfect weather. M. Edwards, of Christohurch, carried off three out of eight races. The totalisator handled- £13,376 for the day, making £23,064 for the meeting, as against £21,360 last year. Results':—. TRIAL HANDICAP (harness). One mile and a-half. —King Capitalist, ficr, 1; Roskill Belle, 16sec, 2; Congo, 4sec, 3. Scratched: Miss Marvin Downs and, Hauraki/ The; favourite won easily. l Time, 3min 40sed. INNOVATION HANDICAP (saddle). One mile and a-haJf.—Salamander, 14sec, 1; Arrah Wanna, 13sec, 2; Skylark; 7sec, 3. Scratohed: Striker. The placed horses led .all the way. Skylark was favourite. Time, 3min 47sec. ALEXANDRA HANDICAP (harness). Two miles.—Wallace Wood, scr, 1; Bell Gray, llsec, 2; Dr Chutney, ssec, 3. All 'started. Won by the favourite by five lengths, with the third horse 20' lengths away. . Time, 4min 352-ssec. REMUERA HANDICAP (harness). Two miles.—Lady Child; 7sec, 1; Joan of Arc, lOsec, 2; Clive, scr, 3. Also started: Flora, M'Kinney ssec, Stone Beldon 6sec, Resurrection 7sec. The first two horses led all the way. Stone Beldon was favourite, Time, 4min 47 3-ssec. ELLERSUE HANDICAP (Harness)., Two miles.—Kirikiriroa,- ssec,\ Blackthorn, 6seo, 2; Lady Wilmington, scr, 3. All started. Kirikiriroa took the lead in the last mile, and held it, winning by a length. Blackthorn was favourite. Time, 4min 48see. PAH HANDICAP (harness). One mile.— Cromstall, 3sec, 1; Specialist, 6sec 2; Silver Blaok, 6sec, 3. Also started: Master Park ecr, Huia Gray Bsec. The favourite won by a length under pressure. Time, 2min 12 3-ssec.

JUNCTION HANDICAP (harness).' One mile and a-half. —John Dillon, seec, 1; Wallace M., scr, 2; Sundial, _ssec, 3. All started. The' favourite won easily by two lengths. Time, 3min 35seo. • CONSOLATION HANDICAP (saddle). One mile.—Ebony Lass, 9seo, 1; Futurity, lsec, 2; St. Trella, 7sec. 3. Scratched : Flora M'Kinney and Huon Patch., The favourite won by a length. Time, 2min 21seo.

I ' POVERTY BAY RACES. (Pep United Pbess Association.) , GISBORNE, October 24. ' The following are the acceptances for the Poverty Bay Turf Club's spring meeting: — Junction Handicap. Five furlongs.—Waiorewa 9.0, Mistic 8.9, Evadne 8.8, Asterias 8.7, Gold Foil 8.7, Rupahu 8.4, King of Athol 7.0, Lord Aiiislie 6.10 t First Hurdles. One mile and threequarters.—Sleacombe 10.9, Rustic 10.7, Fagot 9.4, Chatmos 9.4, Brunswick 9.0. Roseland Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Multifual 9.6, Runanga 9.1, /Loreto 8.5, Pacific Slope 8.4, Penroe 7.10, Mutione 7.8, King of Athol_ 7.4, Pearl Marie 7.0. Spring Handicap. One mile arid a-quarter. . —Birkline 9.3, Pursefiller 8,2, Waiorewa 7.11, Multikoff 7.6, Campeador 7.2, Jem 7.0. First Welter Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Multikoff 10.5, Goldenlyte 9.9, Perceler 9.8, Scorch 9.8, The Summit 9.0, Carburetter 8.13, Cork 8.9, Snlilax 8.7, Sabrenui 8.7, Gex '8.7.

Maiden Scurry. Four furlongs and a-half. —War Tax, Anafarta,. Anxious, Gold Shot, Heinga, Woodrow, Boggite, Otara, Gazique, Multishine, Lord Ainslie, Treasure, ituig, 'Hythread, Bosevear, Platoon. Hexton. Flying Handicap/.. Six furlongs.—lliad's Hero 9.0, Despatch Carrier 8.10, Pursefiller 8.8, Waio'rcwa 8.6, Mistic 8.2, Evadne 8.0, Rupahu 7.9, Campeador 7.6, Loreto 7.C. October, Hack Handicap.. One mile.—Multifual 9.3, Goldenlyte 8.7, Pacific Slope 8.1, Hikahakeke 7.11, The Summit; 7.11, Penroe 7.8, Prince Eddie 7.5. RACING IN VICTORIA. Pies* Association—By Tnlegraph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, October 24. (Received October 24, at 3.50 p.m.) The following is the result of the Moonee Valley Cup:—Gledwyn 1, The Lintie 2, Meei'ut 3. Twelve horses 6tarted. Won by a length and three-quarters, with the third horse a length away. Time, 2min llsec. The Hurdle Race resulted ae follows:—' North-East 1, La. Fibelle 2, Black Step 3. Won by five lengths, with the third horse six lengths away. Time, 3min 53sec.

—It has been estimated that, for each .minute of time, the civilised nations of the world strike 3,000,000 matches. This is said to be the average for every minute of the 24 hours of the day. Fifteen hundred billion is the number for the entire year. — The' Isle of Dogs, a district of London, is- really only an island owing to a dock canal cutting it off from the neighbouring land. The name is supposed to have arisen fro'fn the fact that former Kings of England kept their hounds there.