SPORTING NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

Otago Witness, Issue 2761, 13 February 1907, Page 55

SPORTING NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA.

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

By Hou Pome

MELBOURNE, February 1

THE TURF.

Mr J. R. Crooke welcomdfi a large attendance at Aspendale Park on Saturday, when J. H. Davis (of Cambria House, Caulfield) produced a very promising two-year-old colt named Sleepy Jack, a hill brother to Baerami (Grafton — Tralee) Against 13 others in the Maiden Plate, of five furlongs, Sleepy Jack was backed down* to 5 to 2, a filly named Woodnymph, owned by J. E Stanley, likewise receiving such spirited B'upport as to cause her to figure on the 3 to 1 mark. The latter held such a commanding lead entering the straight that her victory appeared certain ; but the Sleepy one suddenly woke up, and came with such a. tremendous rattle as to land him a head to tho good passing the post, the time being lmin 4Jsec. The betting was 2 to 1 ea<:h against Pip 1?tonpans 9.0 and Firelight 9.9 against five others (including Tenakoe 8.9) in the Jumpers' Flat Race, of a mile and a-quarter ; but Prestonpans (who is a four-year-old gelding by Lochiel from Crossfire) won very easily by a couple of lengths from Sapir 8.13 m 2min 14Jsec, Firelight being third. J. better's four-year-old Thunderbolt — Da Capo horse Staccato 7.6 won the Aspendale Park Handicap (a mile) in lmin 451 sec, Brief

9.0 and EJ. 6 13 making a dead heat of it for second. W. Moffatfs Knugaratta (Kangaroo — Xann) 9 5 won the ■two-mile Steeplechase \eiy easily from Prob 9.11. Worarra 9.13, and seven more; whilst A. Wells's "Whirl 'by Chesternian— Frzzig) 8.7 put up a very taking performance by carrying off the Aspenda'e Plate, with a 71b penalty, from "fied Clover 7.2, Xarelle 7.4. and seven ethers, whilst

16\sec. A. W. Beazeley's Snvanak — Pigeon four-year-old Westeria 7.5 defeated Happy Pilgrim 6.7, St. Henry 8 2, and another baker's dozen in the AspencMe Purse, which occupied a secoid and d-half longer than the Plate. They had great sport at Rand wick on Saturday, "Will Kelso setting the ball rolling by annexing the Trial Stfikes with his Grafton — Fiancee three-year-old lhe Intended 7.9 (all-owed Tibl «. 10 to 1 chance, who downed the 7 to 4 favourite Automatic 8.7 by s-x length 5 !, the mile being tiaveTEed in lmin 41gec. The conditions of this Trial Stakes provided that three-year-olds should carry 7.12, four-year-olds 88, and five-year-olds and upwards 8.10, -winners after -entrance to carry a 101b penalty, whilst maiden three-year-olds at time of running were to be allowed 7lb aaid four-year-olds 10lb. The Challenge Stakes, of six furlong?, brought out a " kosher" field of a, dozen, tiLe betting closing — 9 to 4 Comatawah 7.2, 4 to 1 Metal Boy 8.1, 7 to 1 each Queenie's Court 7.4 and Arlington 8.9, 8 to 1 Harvest Lad 8.7, 12 to 1 each Isrisford 8.11, Jim Dorset 8 13, and Florance 6.11, 20 to 1 each Oakton 7i7 »nd Port Arthur 8.2, 25 to 1 North Head 8.6. Both Queenie's Court (Kingsley— Zebra> and Jim Dorset (Courage — Brunette) were penalised 71b for previous wins, but this did not prevent them finishing first and second, Queenie's Court romping home four lengths in advance of Jin? Dorset, who euchred Oakton out of second money by half a length ; Comatawah being close trp, fourth, and the time lmrn 14Bec. Queenie's Court is the property of Mr E. T. Cohen ; Jim Dorset being owned by Mr A. M. Rouse. The Corinthian Handicap, of seven furlongs, bronght the Sew Zealand-bred sire Osculator (who gave Wallace snch a battle for the V.R.C Derby of 1895) into «\idence once more, his eon Attist Kelson (from Moresque), with 11.7, stalling off the favourite — Sir Roland 12.1 — and winning by a •neck; with Downfall 10.0 the nearest of half a score of others, the time being lmin Slsec. Albeit there were no fewer than a dozen and a-half of starters in the Nursery Handicap, the supporters of Ike Earnshaw's stable backed the Maltster — Loveloch filly Congfetti 7.0 down to 5 to 2 therefor, Skopera 7.0 bsing at 9 to 2, and another Maltster filly, Miss Maltstei (from. Mies Clieveden) 7.0. at 10's. At the half-distance the issue appeared to rest between Mr W. Brodie's Simile —

Pukaki filly Sun Gem 7.0 and MiEs Maltster,

till the favourite suddenly appeared on the scene, and with a paralysing run snatched a victory from Miss Maltster by a neck, Snn Gem being a length away, third, the time being lmin 3sec for the five furlongs, The field for the Anniversary Handicap narrowed down to seven, the four-year-old Niagara — Merveilleux gelding Arpgain 8.6 being favourite at 9 to 4, with Ossian 8.2 at 4's, Grafton Lass '8.3 at s's, and Vanadium 8.0 at 6's. Vanadium is a five-year-old horse by Rnssley from Crystalline, and belongs to Mr M. P. B. ChrisEan. The favourite was very prominent to the half-distance, where both Vanadium and Ossian headed him, the latter quickly deposing Vanadium of pride <rf place, until tie son of Rusaky came again most determinedly and won in the last couple of strides by half a neck, with Aragain. three lengths away, thiid; the mile and a-half occupying 2min 38sec. Lp.st year Ka-fDrpan won in 2min 35Jsec. 'Tnere was another great finish for the High-weight Handicap, for which 10 stilted, a fowr-year-old mare named Sweetness (by Lochiel — SUverhair) 9.10 being favourite at 5 to 2, Opkton 9.0 being at 7 to 2, and J. Mayo's Isisford 10's (Simmer — Isis) at 7's^ At the finish the judge experienced a diffi-^ eulty in separating Sweetness and Isisford, but declared in favour of the latter by a head, wi+h Oakton. half a length away,

third ; the eight furlongs only ocupymg linui 41J sec The Vengeance— Vindex II gelding Vim secured his sixth consecutive handicap vie-

Tory at ""'llliamßtown on Monday, when he won *he Anniversary Stakes, of v mile and a-quarter, wi*h 7.9, from Old Gold 7.7 and Staccato 7 10 in 2m'in 13£ sec

Tames Haves, who now owns iVlemaahus, was granted permission by the local stewards to ride that gekhng 111 the Jumpers' Flat Race at Williams-town on Monday. It is the first time he has been in "silk for some ye-ar°. Telemaclrus finished out of a place, the event being carried off by E. A. Connolly's Bellalaba (Alchemist — Corretta) 9.3. Coniollv also annexed the A.N A. WeHer Puise (six furlongs, in lmin IGsec) with Rangatira (Gozo — Maori Queen) 9.2 — a neddy for whom lie gave 500 guineas as a yearling. This was Bftngatira's maiden victory. James Barbotrr. the well-known crosscountry rider, had the misfortune to break his collarbone through his mount, Boolara. falling with him in a, hurdle race it Kilmore last week.

Maximise, Electron, Totara and Beatrix Avington have been scratched for the Oakleigh Plate. Antonius, Captain Shannon, Putty, and Lady Pell, under the charge of Frank M'Grath, have arrived ?t Caulfield in tremendous buckle. R O'Connor is likewise in evidence with letria, Beresina, and Decollette. Pending mv next week's dissertation re Newmarket Handicap mid Australian Cup nroba-bilitiee. allow me to commend the following to Witness readers. - Newmarket— The Amazon. Banzai, North Head; Australian Cup- Rea' in Proceed, AntoniUß.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUBS SUMMER MEETING.

Fihst DAT — Thubsday, Fzbbttaby 7. The weather was dull and cold for the first day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's summer meeting, and the attendance was only moderate. The fields were small, and consequently speculation was net brisk, lotaliaator investments reaching JE5103. The results are as follow —

TRIAL STAKES, Of lOOsovs. One mile. 109— Mr J. C. N. Grigg's eh f Ilarita, by Sant llano— Miss Niente, 3yrs, 7.11 (J. Pine) 1 54^ — Mr F. Nelligan's eh g Harvest, 4vrs, 8.2 (Cotton) , .. .." .. 2 123 — Mr J. Weaterman'a b g Mango, svrs, 8.2 (R. King) t Also started- 84 Don Orsino 7.11, 13 l*x Tuna 8.2, and 96 Monkey Puzzle 7.1 L Ilarita, was quickest away, and, followed by Pa Tuna and Mango, led Tound the top turn and into the straight. Two furlongs from home Pa Tuna was done with, and Harvest improved hie position. He overhauled Mango, but could make no impression on IUnU, who won bx two lengtbjs and, a.-h,ajf*

f v Marg'o being a length and a-half away. Tini?* lmm i 3 4-ssec. Dividend. £3 19s. 1 HORXBY WELTER HANDICAP. . Of 100sov= Seven furlongs. 1 20-I— Sir Geo Clifford's be De Witte, by btepmak— lllusion, 3yrs, 3.5 (Jones) X 29?— Mr C Machell's eh m E'ytheniaid, 3yis, 9 12 (M'Cmskey) 2 65 — Mr T Sheenan's eh ni Farlev Grove. #yrs, 6.0 (Derrett) 3 Also started . 66 Count Gorton 8."8 and 37 Ordnance 8.0 Ordnance was quickest away, but it the end of a furlong had given way to Court Gorton. The latter led into the straight, but once in line for home De TVitte drew out, and! won easily by four lengths from Blythemaid, who just beat Farley Grove by a neck. Time, lmm 30 1-osec. Dividend, £2 19s. FILLY STAKES, Of 150 sots. Six furlongs. 43— Mr T. Sheenan's b f Athena, by Ben Trovato — Greek Maid, 3yrs, 6.10 (Chapman) 1 110— Mr J F. Buchanan's br f Amboiee, 2yrs, 7.2 [G. A. Pine) % 386— Mr M. Hobbs's br f Airnee Soult, 3yrs (J. Pine) 3. Also started 41 Tremulous 7.2. Aiinee Soult whipped round as the taped went up, and lost several lengths. Athanai and Amboiee ran on terms to- the distance; where Athena forged ahead, winning by a good length. Aimee Soult was 10 lengths away Time, lmin 17 3-ssec. Dividend, £13 2s 6d. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, Of 250b0v6. One mile «nd a-half. 257 — Mr G. Palmer's eh m Chryseis, by Clanranald — Golden Crest, 3yre, 7 7 (S. Reid) 1 109— Mr H. A. Knighfs b g Lapland, 3yrs, 7 7 (Carr) % 206— Mr E. Griffin's b g Thunderer, 6yrs 7.7 3 Also started: 178 Signalman 9.0, 126 Step* dancer 7.12, 124 Idasa 13.. Signalman was left at the post, and took no part in the raoa. Chryseis Ht once set oufl to make the running and led out of the* straight, followed by Thunderer and Lapland. Rounding the top turn Idasa Tan up intot third place, but qiiickly retired. Chryseis still held command as they turned into thef straight* and, .galloping 'freely, won by twq lengths and a-half; Thunderer was half si length behind Lapland, and Stepdanoer was fourth. Time, 2min 39 2-ssec. Dividend, £3 108. LYTTEiLTO^ PLATE, Of lfttteovs. For two-year-olds. Six furlong* 88 — Mr G. M. Aynsley'e eh c Bonny Glen, 8.0 (M'Cranbe) , X 367— Mx J. Brett'B eh c -Rose Noble, 8.2 (Derrett) j 71 — Mr' J. F. Buchanan's br i "Williwaw, 7.0 (G. A. Pine) , .. 3 Also started: 88 Paragon 8.0, 66 The Libyani 7.3, 30 Mercy 7.0. Bonny Glen was the quickest to begin, and led all the way, winning by two length* and a-half. 'Williwarw was four lengths away. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. Dividend, £7 ss. CBAVEN PLATE Of 200s© vs. Seven furlongs. 223— Mr A. Peter's b ,g JEolwa, by Euroclvdon — Santa Katanna, Syrs, 8.1 (F. D. Jones)" 1 178— Sir Geo. Clifford's eh g Golden ,<A Cairn, 3yrs, 7.9 (F. Jones) 2 I ■691 — Mr J. F. Buchanan's b h Buccleuch, j 4yra, 8.7 (G. A. Pine) Sj Also started: 154 Stronghold 9.0, l«q Balsam 7.8, 107 Tessera 6.12. Tessera bolted twice before the start, andf was /taken off the course, and Balsam wasj left at the post. Buccleuch .and Golden'; Cairn jumped away in front of the otherij pair and Taced on terms to the d.i*tancei~ Here Golden Cairn had Buccleuch's measure? but JEolus came with a stromg run, and justf caught Golden Cairn on the poet, winning by,. ' a head. Bnccleuch was half a length away. Time, lmm 29 4-ssec. Dividend, £4 18s 6d. HALSWELL WELTEE HANDICAP, Of lOOscrvs. One mile. 175— Mr H. A Knight's b f "Watershoot, by Royal Artillery, Byrß, 9.2 frarr) If 102 — Mr T. Sheenan's eh m Farley Grove, 4yrs, 8 3 (Deirett) 3 162— Mi F H Pyne's br c Tahu, Syra, 7.7 (M'Cluskey) 3 Also started- 71 Gypsobel 9.5, 67 "Wild Cat 82. 34 Kuapehu 8.6, 112 Salaam 7.13. Farley Grove was one of the first to show; out, but Tounding the tap turn Watershootf and Tahu were in the lead, and this pain entered the straight together. At the distance! Watershoot drew away, and won comfortably) by two lengths and a-half from Farley Grovey who came with a late run and finished * length in front of Tahu. Time, lmin 44 -4-saec. Dividends, £2 17s and £1 12b 6d. Second Day— Saturday, February 9 The Canterbury Jockey C nb's summer meetmg was concluded to-dny in sue weather, but the attendance was not large, and, as was the ease on the first day, (the fields were einull The totalisator mvest* ! vents amounted to £7220. Results.— RICHMOND PLATE. Of lOOsots. For two-year-olds. Five furlong*. Ill— Mr J. F. Buc-hanan'B br f Amboise, Stepniak-- Huguenot 7 7 (G. A. tPine) I 40— Mr Rutherford's Tremulous, 6 7 (Hack) a 276— Sir G Clifford's Cockleshell. 8.5 (F. Jones) $ Also started • 139 Rose TCoble 8.5, 43 Para* gou 7.7, and 36 Juhapgir G. 12. Amboise showed the way into the course" pioper, and won easily by two «nd a-ha'.f lengths. Codklesbell was a length and a« half behrnd Tremulous. Time, lmin 4bco, Djvidend, £5 4s 6d. LrNWOOD WELTER HANDICAP. Of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. 23D — Mr H. A. Knight's b f Waterahoot. -by Royal Artillery — Nenuphar, 3yrs, 0^ (F. Yarr) 1 307— iUx Griffin's Thunderer, 9.8 (G. J. Pine) 3 IGl— Mr Dalgety'B Stepdahcer, fl.B (M 'Com be) i Also started: Somaroff 8.9. Watershoot and Somaroff were bracketed. "Watershoot was in front all the way and; won easily by tvrc lengths, while Thunderer ■was four lengths in front of Stepdancer. Time, 2min 11 4-sseo. Dividend. £2 5s 6d. MrDIFLEPARK PLATE. Of SOOsors. For two and three-year-olds. Six furlongs. 625— Sir G Clifford's br c Gleaculloch, by Clanranald— Madowla, 2yxe, 8.3 (F. Jonee) %. Sk G C-ifford's Golden Cairn, 9.2 i* (M'Clußkey) 2 69— Mr ilacDonald'fl Gold Crests 7.10 '.i (Derratt) 9' , Also started: IG7 William tKe Pint -8.6, 38ft' Elevation 7.12, and 62 All Qvtaa 7.2. Elevation was badly left. Grleacullock mii cjuidcewt away, tad fzhen xosaiding tha -tDff turn trfts tour length* in fiost «f GoU Cr»»wt Easily holding hia «w, Oleaonlkwih. won in^ three and n-hiii itogOu from Golden Ofciani wlio bad Gold Orttb'm nxnon at the dfaw tsace, %to& who beaT. him by iwo lengths, Hmu^ lmin Issec. Dividend, £1 14s gd.