RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3102, 27 August 1913, Page 51

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

HUNT CLUB MEETING. WANGANUI, August 23. The annual steeplechase meeting of the Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club was held to* clay. The weather was showery, but the course was in fair order. The attendance was only fair. Results: M'RAE HURDLES. About One mile and a-half.—Daisy Paul, 9.13, 1; Rahaui. 9.0, 2; Fort, 9.0, 3. Also started: Royal Patron 9.7, Aviator 9.0, Rangiwai 9.0, Oxley 9.0. Won by two lengths and a-half. Time, 2min 56 2-sscc. LADIES’ NECKLACE STEEPLECHASE. About two miles and a distance. —Consul, 12.3, 1; Utility, 11.5, 2. Also started: Tiptoes 11.1, Pylos 11.0, Scout 11.0, Won by half a length. Time, 4min 27 2-ssec.

HEARN HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Yankee Doodle, 10.9, 1; Sylvan Glade, 9.3, 2; Grandson, 9.0. 3. Also started: Alstick 9.2, Pest 9.0, Arrogance 9.0, Bayfield -9.0, Elk Maid 9.0, Glentulloeh 9.0. Wan by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 19sec.

NIXON HURDLES. One mile and ahalf. 2; N;ta, 11.0, 3. Also started: Tokomar# 11.12, Rocket 11.5, Yuelba 11.4, Bonni« 11.10. Won comfortably. Time, 2n)in 53 l-sseo.

BREWER HACK HANDICAP.' Six furlongs.— Sylvan Glade, 93, 1: Elk Maid, 9.10, 2; Glentulloeh, 9.3, 3. Also started: Fair Deal 9.5, Brilliant Step 9.0, I/ord Gladstone 9.0, John Willie 9.0 Heremai 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time. Imin 22seo. HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE. About two miles and a-half.—Black Boy, 11.3, 1 ; Hiamoe, 11.0, 2; Hohopa, 11.5, 3. Also started: Reckless 12.8, Pylos 11.0. Won by a length after a fine race. Time,- sniin 34 2-sscc. CONNOLLY BRACELET. One mile.— Ingenkender, 11.0, 1; Loopline, 11.11, 2; Aviator, 11.9, 3. Also started: Tokomn.ru 11.13, Rocket 11.8, Yuelba 11.7. Utility 11.3, Addnought 11.2. Bonnie 11.0, Tuta 11.0. Won by a length". Time, ImLn 55sec. RACING IN AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE, August 24. Tlie following is the result of the Graml National Steeplechase:—J. E., 1; Tlia Miser, 2; Tramp, 3. Ten horsess started. ‘Won by two lengths, with the third horsX eight lengths away. Time, 6min lUsec. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES. Tfc. MARTON HANDICAPS. Hurdles One mile and a-half. —Kauroa 11.4, Aviatrix 10.11 San Pan 10.7, Hill 10.6, Timothy 10.5, Full Rate 10.0, Patrobus 9.13, Daisy Paul 9.13 Katua 9.8, Royal Patron 9.7, Aba 9.7, Witched 9.4, .Makiri 9.1, Merry Valet 9.1, Buoyant 9.0, Rangiwhetu 9.0, Oxley 9.0, Roscblush 9.0, Aviator 9.0, Fort 9.0, Stoncy Falls 9.0, Trumps S.O, Parma 9.0, Smoody 9.0. Golden Bell 8.0, Hikwai 9.0, Tekahanga 9.0, Crispincer 9.0, Rahani 9.0. Hack Steeplechase. Two miles and ahalf. Leolantcr 11.4. Ranter 10. Donzcl 10.7, Grit Lawless 10.7, Zante 10.1, Windage 9.13, Reckless 9.13, Himatangi 9.12, Supreme 9 11, Rufus 9.11. Levant 9.10, Makiri 9.10, Pukcroa 9.9, Joneur 9.8, Master Webb 9.8, Vinoo 9.7. Yuelba 9.7, Silver Monarch 5.7, Kincardine 9.7, Nita 9.7, Uola 9.7. Golden Bell 9.7, Hikwai 9.7, Waio 9.7. Hunt Gup. Three miles. —The Chief 12.9, Rua 11.11. Reckless 11.10, Lady Bibbers 11.9, Rufus 117, Consul 11.6, Joneur 11.3, Tokomaru 11.3. Gondolier 11.3, Pukcroa 11.3, Fofepa 11.0. Ibhar 11.0, Yuelba 11.0, Utility 11.0, Rangiwhetu 11.0, Kylos 11.0. Waikura 11.0, Kincardine 11.0, Ingeukcnda 11.0, Liamoo 11.0, Addnought Electric Handicap. Six furlongs.—Great Mogul 9.10, Pao'i 8.13,' Lord Lupin 8.12, Invader 3.10, Mallard 8.10, lardy Louisa 8.9, Tree Lucerne 8 9, Merton 8.8. Feather 8.5. Powder Fox 8.5, Yankee Doodle 8.2, Ainsdalc 8.1, Golden Glade 8.1, Bradamante 8.0, Bertrada 8.0, Sepoy 7.10 Silver Rose 7.8, The Diver 7.8, Elk Maid 7.6, Tobraa ( 7.4, Guiding Way 7.4. Courtloy 7.3, Ridicule 7.3. St. Brandon 7.2. Sunbird 7.2, Victorias 7.1, General Madero 7.1. Whakapona 7.0, Pest 7.0, The Corinthian 7.0, Lord Gladstone 7.0. Erica 7.0, Heima 7.0, Sir Fisher 7 0, Railway Handicap. Six furlongs.— Peroneal 9.0. Gold Crest 8.8 Kaniki 8.7, Altcar 8.7, Expect 8.5, Byron 8.1, Bootlo 7.11, Lady Volga 7.9, Lord Lupin 7.7, Smilax 7.7, Lord Renown 7.6, Lady Georgia 7.6, Tree Lucerne 7.3, Royal Simon 7.3, Merton 7.2, Heather 6.13, Perceler 6.10, Golden Glade 6.9, Elkmaid 6.7, Tobras 6.7. Marton Handicap. One mile and aquarter.—Bronze 9.4. Byron 8.5, Mnlga Bill 7.13, "Manakau 7.12, Royal Arms 7.10, Master Laddo 7.10, Ceylon 7.10, Vi 7.10, Roosevelt 7.9, Otahu 7.6, Rill 7.6. Lady Volga 7.6, Cork 7.1, Lord Renown 7.0, Routine 6.12, Gerbera 6.7. Tutaraunui Welter. One mile.—Toney 9.13, Patronymic 9.3, Sweet Zinnia 9.3, Lady Nolan 9.2, Gerbera 8.12, St. Serf 8.11, Yankee Doodle 8.11, Princess Moutoa 8.8, The Diver 87, St. Elm 8.7. Sepoy 8.7, Kuropotangi 8.6, Lubeiiline 8.5, Kooya 8.4, Stvrax 8.3, Berg 8.0. Rangiwai 8.0, Totacro 8.0, To Hou Ilou 8.0. JOCKEY SEVERELY CENSURED. ' MELBOURNE. August 25. An inquiry into the running of the New Zealander Crosbie in the Seaside Handicap

at Williamstown, when he finished in the rear, reunited in the jockey be n? severely censured. D.JX. COMMITTEE. Tlic monthly meeting of the D.J.C. Committee was held on Thursday afternoon; present—Sir Geo. M‘Lean (in the chair), Messrs G. B. Bullock, J. Cow W. Charters, A. S. Orbell, W. J. Gore, L. C. Hazlett. P. Miller. J. Smith, T. Elliott, J. W. Thomson, S. Myers, and E. H. Lough. , ~ The Otago Hunt wrote applying for the use of the course for its meeting on September 20, and also asking for a donation towards the prize fund. —It was unanimously resolved that the use of the course bo granted free of charge and that £25 be voted towards the prize money for a steeplechase. it was unanimously resolved that Mr A. C. Hanlon be appointed to fill the vacancy on the committee. . The question of appointing a judicial committee was postponed until next meeting. , , . Mr J. Jeffs wrote tendering his resignation as clerk of the course.—Accepted with regret, and Mr Jeffs thanked for past services. . , c The following tenders wore accepted tor the privileges for the year:—Race books, Mrs Langley; tea rooms and booths, Mrs Beatson; luncheon, Mrs Thomson. ] It was decided to advertise for a clera of the course at £25 per annum. INQUIRY INTO WOOTTON’S RIDING. LONDON, August 18. The Jockey C'ub exonerated Frank A option, rider of Light Charge, on a complaint that his mount was not placed at the Brighton meeting. The owner initiated the inquiry, as subsequently Light Charge, ridden bv Saxby r , won the Vauxhall belling Plate at Kempton Park easily. A HIGH-PRICED HORSE. LONDON, August 19. Lord Dunraven has purchased the racehorse Lomond. It is believed the price is 12,000 guineas. FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. The annual meeting ot the above club will be held next Friday, and in accordance with the rules the president, vice-president, and three members of committee retire annually. The following have been proSised for election: —President —Messrs G. edges and R. Rutherford; vice-president, Mr T. Elliott; committee —Messrs W. J. Gore, L. C. Hazlett, R. Rutherford, and T. T. Ritchie. As there are more than the required number for the positions of president and committee a vote will bo taken at the annual meeting. The annual report of the committee of the Forbury Park Trotting Chib states that the club hoe had another prosperous year, Ixith from a racing and financial point view It commenced the year with £1374 7s Sd m hand, and after increasing the stakes by £520, paying part purchase money £lll 10s. and spending on permanent improvements £1390 5s 9d, it closes with a credit balance of £IBOS 17a 4d. This shou d be considered by members as extremely satisfactory.