AUCKLAND SPRING MEETING.
FIRBT DAT — SATTJRDAT, NOVEMBER 8. For the first day of the Auckland Racing Club's spring meeting the weather was showery during tho forenoon. The attendance was moderate. The totalizator receipts for the day were £6561. Mr Bradley's colt Wairiki had a decisive victory in the Guineas, answering to a call upon him at the lawn rails •when his chance did not look brilliant. The win was a popular one. Results: — PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. One mile. 155 — Mr Montgomery's eh g Strathavon, hy SUk G»wiiwMaßUUa. B.| (Percjvul) 1
64— Mr S. Laxwie'B b m Zulieka, 8.3 (Teddy) 9 23 Messrs Nathan's eh f La Valiere, 7.7 (Satman) 3 Also started: 31 Maro 8.3, 9 Muskendale 8.0, 18 Lavadel 7.11,' 38 Sly Miss 7.10, 3 Irish 7.6, 172 Putty 7.6, 27 Lingard 6.10. La Valiere, Maro, and Lingard got away at the start, and the first named set the pace till the four-furlong post was passed, where she was joined by Lingard. At the distance Strathavon came with a rattle on the inside, and won eventually •by a length from Zulieka, who was a like distance to the good of La Valiere. Time, lmin, 44 3-ssec. On the tolalisator, £600. Dividends : Strathavon, £2 12s ; Zulieka, £2 2s. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, Of 50050v3. One mile. 321— Mr S. Bradley's b c Wairiki, by Soult— Rose and White, 3yrs, 8.10 (Gainsford) 1 66 — Messrs Nathan's b o Lavalette, 3yrs, 8.10 (Gallagher) 3 160— Mrs J. Lennard's b f Idas, 3yrs, 8.5 (Sceats) 3 Also started: 20 Kelburn 8.10, 22 Northumberland 8.10. Lavalette got the best of the start, and passing the seven-furlong post was racing two lengths in front of Kelburn, and then cams Wairiki. Through the cutting Lavalette was joined by Northumberland, and Wairiki was a length away. Lavalette was first into the straight and looked likely to score at the main stand, but Wairiki answered gamely to a call upon him, and catching- the leader, won by three pacts of a length, the same distance separating Lavalette and Idas; Kelburn -was fourth. Time, lmin 46sec. On the totalisator, £589. Dividends: Wairiki, £1 4s 6d; Lavalette, £1 10s. Lavalette and Northumberland were bracketed on the machine. WELCOME STAKES, Of 250sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 295— Mr H. Friedlander's b f Kamo, by Seaton Delaval— Waitemata, 8.0 (Speakman) 1 122 — Mr W. L. Thomson's b s Delavia, 8.0 (Julian) 2 36— Mr W. Lovell's b g Matua-, 8.0 (Gainsford) 3 Also started: 15 Agrapus 8.5,- 15 Silica 8.5, 20 Sol 8.5, 86 Stibbington 8.5, 27 Rose Shield 8.0, 12 Eady Annie 8.0, 12 Merry Soult 8.0, 18 Wairua 8.0, 125 Idassa 8.0. Silica was left at the post. Kamo got well away in front and made the pace. Kamo held the opposition safe in the straight, and had no difficulty in defeating Delavia, by a couple of lengths, the latter beating Matua for second place in the last few strides; Idassa wm fourth. Time, lmin 5 4-Ssoc. On the totalisator, £771. Dividends: Kamo, £1 12s; Delavia, £1 Bs. Rose Shield and Kamo were bracketed. HANDICAP HURDLES, One mile and three-quarters. 132— Mi J. Marshall's b g Cannongate, by Cannon— Fish Fag, 10.8 (Wright) .. 1 332— Mr E. O'Rorke's eh g Mars, 11.4 (Stewart) 2 20 Mr A. Williams's b g Admiral Hawke, 9.0 (O'Connell) S Also started: 31 Rufus 10.6, 105 Princess of Thule 10.4, 53 Dingo 9.7. Princess of Thule was quickest to move, but Dingo was in front before many strides had been put in, passing the stand a length in front of Princess of Thule. Then came Cannongate and Mars, well- up. Around the back Dingo was still in front, but through the cutting Cannongate took charge, and was first into the straight. The gelding was challenged by Mars at he last hurdle, but, drawing away, won easily by five lengths; Admiral Hawke was 10 lengths behind Mars. Time, 3m in 24sec. On the totalisator, £673. Dividend, £4 11s 6d. SHORTS HANDICAP, Of 700sovs. Five furlongs. 58— Mr W. J. Tuck's b g Landlock, by Flintlock — Dreamland, Syrs, 7.9 (Phillips) 1 156— Mr W. Lovell's b m Camille, 4yrs, 7.11 (Jenkins) 2 60— Mr H. Barr's b m Orange and Blue, syrs, 7.10 (Barr) 3. Also started: 94 St. Olga 9.9, 125 Gladisl* 8.0, 249 Spalpeen 7.12, 22 Rosiphele 7.7, 49 Despatch 7.6, 14 Nereid 7.5, 58 Lady Soult 7.3, 56 Hillflower 8.0, 26 Mary Seaton 7.0, 22 Seatona 6.10. From » capital start Landlock and Camille were most prominent, but across the top stretch Landlock and Hillflower were upsides a- clear length in front of Si. Olga. and Camille. la the run home Landlock drew out and won by three lengths. Time, lmin ssec. On tha totalisator, £1044. Dividends: Landlock, £13 3s; Camille, £1 10s/ CITY HANDICAP, One mile and a-quarter. 104 — Mr J. Lynch's b m Golden Rose, by St. Leger— Bangle, Syrs, 6.12 (Deely) 1 58— Mr A. Telfer's eh m Matamataharakiki, syrs, 7.2 (Bird) 2 166 Mr E. J. Rae's b g The Needle, 7.12 (Percival) 3 Also started : 274 Rosella. 9.6, 150 Bluejacket 8.10, 143 Val Rosa 8.5, 22 St. Peter 8.0, 36 Tresham 7.12, 123 Durable 7.3, 3 Grey Seaton 7.2, 89 Strathavon 7;0, 81 Paul Seaton 6.9. Tresham got the advantage of a capital start, and was in company with Durable, Strathavon, and St. Peter as the stand was passed. Through, the bottom turn Tresham forced the pace, and was upsides with Strathavon, two lengths in front of Durable as they ran through the cutting. Tresham got his head in front across the top stretch, but as the distance was reached Golden Rose, who had been lying handy throughout the latter stage of the journey, put in a strong claim, and, taking charge as they swept into the straight, won by a. length from Matamataharakiki. Time, 2min 13see. On the totalisator, £1248. Dividends, £8 2s and £4 16s 6d. PON3T HANDICAP, Of 75sovs. Seven furlongs. 291— Mr T. G. Bray's b m Annoyed, 7.5 (Satman) 1 26— Mr L. Marshall's Girton Girl, 8.0 (Julian) 2 12— Mr H. Friedlander's St. Loanda, 8.10 (Speakman) 8 Also started: 11 Sonica 7.5, 56 St. Loanda 8.10, 124 Sentinel 8.9, 96 Avalanche 8.8, Stepaway 9.8. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin 32sec. On the totalisator, £616. Dividend, £1 18s. FLYING HANDICAP, - Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 176— Mr W. J. Tuck's b h Landlock, by Flintlock— Dreamland, syrs, 7.11 [inc. 51b penalty] (Perceval) 1 84— Mr T. W. Armitage's c f Jewellery, 4yrs, 7.10 (Bird) » 66— Mr J. Ckaafe's b m St. Olga, 6yrs 11.7 (Phillips^ 3 Also started: 91 Hohoro 11.7, 140 Formu a 8.8, 75 Maroon and Gold 8.0, 56 Tukapa 7.5, 75 Hesper 7.6, 11 Hillflower 7.0, 210 Hikipene 0.10, 36 Cygnet 6.10. From a- straggling start St. Olga had the advantage, but when a furlong had been covered Hillflower took charge, and was a neck in front of Jewellery. Past the half-mile post the triowere disputing the ground as they entered tha straight, but at the lawn lails Landlock drew out, and won by (four lengths. Time, lmm 171aeo. On the totalisator, £1020. Dividends :i J »W9llery. £2 14* 6d>
SECOOT) DAT— MOHDAT, NOVEMBER 10. For the second daj of the Auckland Racing Club's spring meeting light showers fell during the afternoon, but the attendance was large, and the totalisator receipts for the day amounted to £10,716. Following are the re■ults:— Spring Handicap, of 10030V3 . Seven furlongs. 183 Mr J. C. Colbeck's b m Formula, by Hotchkiss — Forme, syrs, 8.3 (Lindsay), 1; 1901 Mr Montgomery's eh g Strathavon, aged, 7.10 (Perceval), 2; 195 Mr W. J. Tack's b h Landlock, syrs, 8.3 (Abbott), 3. Also started: 149 Durable 7.9, 71 Maroon and Gold 7.8, 114 Zulieka 7.6, 41 Tukapa 7.6, 144 Mechanic 7.3, 11 Hippowai 7.2, 17 Mary Seaton 6.10. Won by a Head. lmin 30sec. On the totaiisator, £1115. Dividends: Formula, £4 2s; Strathavon, £1 6s. Hurdle Race, of lOOeors. Two muea. — 129 Mr E. D. O'Rorke's eh h Mars, aged, 11.12 (Stewart), 1 ; 75 Mr M. Deebla's br in Princess "of Thule, aged, 10.0 (Owner), 2; 95 Mr H. Moody's b g 3?ime, aged, aged, 10.7 (Howard, 3. Also started: 84 Inchcape 10.4 Won easily by four lengths. Time, 3min <Sosec On the totalisator, £383. Dividend, £2 13s. Mußket Stakes, of 200bovs. Four furlongs. For two-year-01d5.— 579 >fr H. Fiedlauder's b f Kamo, 8.12 (Speakman), 1; 87 Mr J. Chaafe's br c Stibbington, 8.7, 2; 210 Mr C. Salibury's b f Te Aroha, 7.0, 3. Also started: 198 Alba Rose 8.6, 32 Ropa 8.0, 13 Lord Seaton 8.0, 43 VivanSee 7.10, 34 Sol 7.10, 45 Bonheur 7.1Q, 21 Agrapus 7.10, 5 Jennie Jones 7.5, 16 Lady Annie 7.5, 61 Kola Nip 7.5, 29 Desdemona 7.5. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 512 sec. On the totalisator, £1371. Dividends : Kamo, £1 Us ; Stibbington £3 10s 6d. ' Birthday • Handicap, of 40050v5. One mi.c ana a-half.— 34B Mr S. Bradley*s b c Wairiki, 3yrs, 7.12, 1; 168 Mr J. E. Rae's c g The Needle, aged, 6.8, 2; 824 Mr A. Telfer's eh m Matamataharakiki. syrs, 7.5, 3. Also started: 200 Rosella 9.2, 541 Bluejacket 8.9, 101 Val Boss 8.0, 71 Tresham 7.5. A good race. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 2min 41Jsec. On the totalisator, £1842. Dividends: Wairiki, £3 11s; The Needle, £2 9s 6d. Handicap Steeplechase, of 150sovs. About three miles.— 6ol Mr J. Marshall's br g Can'nongate, aged, 12.0 (Wright), 1; Mr A. Franks" s blk g The Swimmer, syrs, 11.0, 2; 15 Mr W. J. Bowden's b g Kowhai, aged, 9.7, 3. Also started: 363 Nor'-wesfc 12.5, 131 Dingo 10.0, 79 Hinemo 9.12, 146 Matarcwa 9.10. Cannongate and the Swimmer landed over the last hurdle togethpr, but in the Tun to the port Cannongate beat his opponent for pace, and won by three lengths. Time. 6min lO&aec. On the totalisator, £1360. Dividends: Cannongate, £1 10s; The Swimmer, £1 7s. Maiden Plate, of lOOsovs. One mile and aguarter.—374 Mr T. A. Williams's eh g Putty, 4yrs, 7.5 (Percival), 1; 101 Mr E. Swain's br m Eosiphele, syrs, 7<2, 2; 93 Mr J. Lennard's b c Lavadel, 3yrs, 7.4, 3. Also started: 347 La Valeric 7.9, 33 Kohara 7.5, 95 Sly Mies 7.5, 72 Irish 7.2, 119 Lingard 6.10, 132 Hipstone 6.9. Won comfortably by a length and a-half. Time, 2min 13sec. On the totalisatoT, £1366. Dividends: Putty, £2 9s 6d; Rosiphele, £3 Os 6d. Pony Handicap, of 75sovs. Six furlongs. — 163 Mr H. Friedlander'a eh m St. Loanda, 6yr», 8.12 (Speakman), 1; 247 Mr L. Marshall's eh m Girton Girl, 4yrs, 8.5, 2; 335 Mr T. G. Bray's b m Annoyed, 4yrs, 8.10, 3. Also started : 185 Orange and Blue 10.7, 59 Sentinel 8.7, 94 Avalanche 8.6, 147 Vulpine 8.0, 40 Settling Day 7.0. Won by a length. Tune, lmin 19sec. On the totalisator. £1450. Dividends: St. Loanda,, £6; Girton Girl, 15s. Ellerslie Handicap. Six furlongs.— 213 Mr .J. Montgomery'? eh g Strathavon, 7.6 .(Percival), 1; 121 Mr S. league's b g Romeo, 4yrs, 7.6, 2; 102 Messrs Mathev^a eh c Northumberland, 3yrs, 7.5, 3. Also started: 169 Hohoro 11.6, 257 St. Olga 8.12, 196 Landlock 8.7, 91 Formula 8.4, 50 Jewellery 8.3, 54 Spalpeen 7.7, 349 Gladisla 7.7, 87 Camillc 7.7, 20 Lady Soult 7.3, "10 Setonia OilO, 110 Hikipene 6.10. Won by a length. Time, lmin ±6isec. On the totalisator, £1829. Dividends: Strathavon, £5 15s 6d; Romeo, £3 Bs.
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