AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3196, 16 June 1915, Page 59

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

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With the Great Northern meeting over Ellcrslie is now very quiet, and a largo number of horses which have been well tried during the season are now enjoying a spoil. However, there are still many horses being kept going with a view to seeing the season right out, particularly the jumping horses. The Gisborne meeting will attract a big team from this end as usual. Amongst those nominated there is nothing of special class, and it does not look as though many prizes will come this way. Golden Glow is to bo taken down for the Gisborne Steeplechase, and his running there will settle whether he goes on to Wellington and Canterbury. LI Gallo has a “leg,” and has been given only walking exercise since ho brought off the winning double. All going well he is to be taken south for the National, in which such an out-and-out stayer must bo extremely hard to beat. Colonel Soult has been nominated for events at Rand wick, but it has not yet been decided whether he will make the trip. The son of Soult is not too sound ; therefore the chances are he will be kept m New healanci. That useful horse Nicomar has changed hands, having been purchased by a local medico at suogs. A typical jumper, and having been hunted before being raced on the flat, no difficulty should be experienced in getting an early return with the son of Spalpeen. There were two royal chances of getting bargains in connection with the northern meeting. A week previously Loloma was for sale at lOOgs, and as she won three races at the meeting her owner must bo shaking hands with himself that ho did not find a buyer. Harbour Light, who also wou throe races at the meeting, was for sale at 300 gs the day before ho won the Campbell Hurdles. Nimblcfoot and Dogger bank arc to be sent south for the jumping meetings, but why, no one except the owner knows, as there appears little chance of them earning exes. The Auckland horseman, A. J. M‘Flynn, left for Australia to ride Tim Doolan ; nd The Pole over fences in their engagements. Blucstone will be taken to Trentham next month. At certain times there is no better proposition for backers than this gelding. He is a sure winner all going well. tt ICING,I.\ ! NEW ZEALAND. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB’S MEETING. ASi-iB U R TON, June 10. The Ashburton Trotting Club’s winter meeting was held to-day in fine, though cold, weather. The track was in good order. There were record fields (an average of over 19 horses in each race), and the attendance was very large. The totalisator investments aggregated £18,175, as_ against £14,386 10s last year, and £10,390 in June, 1913. There was an extra race to-day. Results : TRIAL HANDICAP. —Oinako 1, Goal King 2, Molly M'Kimiey 3. Scratched: Connaught Ranger. Oinako went to the front at the end of the first two furlongs, and won by throe lengths, four times that distance separating the second and third horses. Time, 3min 43 sec. LONGBEACH H AN DICAP.—Lord Roanchild 1, Aladdin 2, Havanna 3 Aladdin had a good position throughout, but Lord Roanchild caught him m the last few yards and won by half a length. Havanna was six lengths away. Time, 3min 34scc. ASHBURTON TROTTING CUP.—Stanley’s Child 1, Tommy C. 2, Our Thorpe 3. Scratched: Little Kauri and Disappear. Tommy C. and Stanley’s Child got to the front at the end of a mile, and were not headed. Won easily by one length, Our Thorpe being six lengths away. Time, 4min 40 4-ssec. AMATEUR HANDICAP.—CeIIo Sydney Wilkes 1, Flake Cut 2, Molly M‘Kinncy 3. Scratched; Tracey Dillon, Joyful, Proceed, Harold Devon, and Cromwell. The placed horses led throughout. Time, 2min 21eec. ACTON HANDICAP. —Rothannic 1, Gee Whiz 2, Scenery 3. Scratched: First Alarm, Imperial Tracey, Lord Roanchild. Won all the way, easily, by five lengths, a neck

separating the second and third horses Time, 2rnin 56 2-sscc.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP.— Whispering Willie 1, General Grant 2, Dandy Lyons 3. Scratched: Iliroki and Clcve Wood. Whispering Willie led all the way, and won pulling up by eight lengths. Dandy Lyons was a further six lengths back. Time, smin 4 2-sscc. WINTER HANDICAP.—St. Kevin 1, Sherwood 2, Eccentric 3. Scratched: Little Kauri and Calm. Five furlongs from homo Bell Metal, who was leading, was called off for anticipating the bell. St. Kevin and Sherwood then fought out a groat finish, the former winning by a bead. Eccentric was six lengths behind. Time, 2min 43 4-sseo FAREWELL HANDICAP.— Chelstone 1, Annie Dillon 2, Gee Whiz 3. Scratched: Imperial Tracey, 0.1. C., Flora Tracey, Lord Roanchild. Coldstream Bells led for the first five furlongs, when Annie Dillon and Takio passed him. Chelstone joined the leaders at the entrance to the straight, and after a great finish, beat Annie Dillon by a neck, Gee Whiz two lengths away, third. Time, 2min 22 2-sscc. MANAWATU TROTTING MEETING. PALMERSTON N., June 9. The first totalisator meeting of the Manawatu Trotting Club was held to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and £4911 was put through the totalisator. Results: MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 30sovs. One mile and a-half. —1 Warlock. 15scc, 1 • 7 Halo, ]2sec, 2; Cobbadaar,. 15seo, 3. Also started: 9 Bonita 15soc, 8 Bay William iSsec, 11 Inoca 15scc, 11 Marinda 15see, 11 Lylock 15seo, 4 The Weaver 15scc. _ 6 Tattles 15sec, 11 Rudgewood 15scc, 12 Miss Queonie ISsec, 2 Lord Lytton lOsec, 10 Floral lOsco, 3 Sir Robert the Devil scr. Won easily. Time. 3min 59 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 40sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—2 Prinzora, ISsec, 1; 11 John H., 13sec, 2; 4 Silverlocks. ISsec, 3. Also started: 10 Egmont 18sec, 7 Colleen Bawn ISsec, 8 Starhoy ISsec, 14 Floral 18sec, 3 Glcnidol 16seo, 1 Lockwood 15scc, 5 Moyas ta 13soe. 13 Mansccnita lOsec, 6 Myrtle Balm 12sec, 13 Highden 6sec, 12 Moa Dillon scr. A good race. Won by three lengths. Time. 3min 12-l-sseo. MANAWATU TROTTING CLUB’S HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. _ Two miles.—3 Mr J H. Lloyd’s Ngarainia, 15seo (J. West). 1; 4 Celtic. 14sec, 2; 2 Irvar, 20sec, 3. Also started: 1 Resurrection. Won by five lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 54 l-ssee. LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP, of 40bovs. One mile and a-half.—s The Weaver, 20soc, 1; 2 Joan of Arc. 20sec. 2; 1 Hyman. 20scc, 3. Also started: 13 Bay William 20scc, 4 Cobbadar 20soo, 12 Inora 20sec, 9 Tattles 20scc, 3 Lord Lytton 20seo, 6 Colleen Bawn 13sec, 8 Starboy 12sec. 10 Glcnidol 9seo. 11 All Steel 9sec, 7 John FT. 6 see. 14 Highden scr. A good race. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 4Pscc. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. of ,60sovs. One mile. —3 Myrtle Palm, lOsec, 1; 5 Manseonita., lOsec, 2; 2, Steel 8011, scr, 3. Also started: 1 Our George, 4 August Child Wen easilv. Time. 2min 2Psrc. PALMERSTON NORTH HANDICAP, of 70-sovs. Two miles.—l Monsoon, scr, 1; 3 Tango, 16rcc, 2; 2 Sol, 16sec. 3. Also started: 8 Floval 15see, 4 All Steel 12seo. 6 Childstone lOe-ec. 5 To Awahuri 6src. 7 Ngarata 4see. Tim best race of the day. Tim". smln 6 l-ssrc. AW 7 A PUNT HANDICAP, of SOsovs. One mile and a-half. —1 Ngarima. 12sco, 1: 2 Resurrection. lOsec, 2; 3 Commanderite, 15s n e, 3. Only three started. A good race between first and second horses. Time, 3min 42 2-sscc SACINO IT AUSTRALIA BRISBANE, June 13. ALBION CUP, Of lOOOsovs. One miles and a-quarter. Cairn Wallace. 7.2 1 Bandon Led 8.5 2 Loveacro, 8.6 3 Slevontcen horses started. Won by four lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min ll^sec. WEIGHTS. ACCEPTANCES. ETCHAW 7 KE'S BAY ACCEPTANCES. Woodlands Hack Steeplechase, of 120sovs. Two miles. —Merry Lad 11.0, Bollin 10.12, Fond Memory 9.i3. Paremata 9.10, Grey Renown 9.10, Country Boy 9.9, St. Fire 9.7, Pelieafi 9.7. Hawke’s Bav Hurdles, of SOOsovs. Two miles. —Hereford 11.3, Player 11.0, Iramen sity 10.3, Aruako 10.0, Cornelian 10.0, Vi 9.12, Queen’s Post 9.7, Waipunoa 9.4, Braeburn 9.3, Aratiatia 9.0. Hunt Cup Steeplechase. Two miles and a-half. —Master Webb 11.12, Bandaloro 11.2, Mosella 10.9, Kirkby 10.9, Colonel Webb 10.7, Defeat 10.7, Burgess 10.7, Kura 10.7, Clinker 10.7, The Mouse 10.7. Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase, of 500sovs. About three miles.—Glenmore 11.2, Soporific 11.0, Leapuki 10.5, Bonny 9.9, Naupata 9.9, Sportsman 9.7, The Diver 9.7, Maku 9.7, Country Boy 9.7. Hcretaunga Handicap, of 150sovs. Six furlongs and a-half. —Beldame 10.7, Portraiture 10.6, Wild _ Lupin 10.5, Hymettius 9.12, Mount Victoria 9.7, Haumakaka 9.7, Ardent 9.7, Black Heart 9.0, Raumanuwhiri 9.0, Alecs 9.0, Royal Mary 9.0. Winter Hack Handicap, of lOOeovs. Once round. —Haumakaka 10.13, Plunder 10.13, Whakahoki 10.3, Told 10.1, Maltc garde 10.0, Bodenham 9.9, Alces 9.8, Master Strowan 9.7, Sensitive 9.6, Irish Fusilier 9.5, Elevator 9.3, Pearlform 9.3, Anguish 9.3, Rongaro 9.0, No Idea 9.0, Miss Percy 9.0, Discussion 9.0, Hikahakcke 9.0, Tragedienne 9.0, Heather Mixture 9.0, Royal Favourite 9.0, Danger Signal 9.0, St. Omcr 9.0. Whakatu Hack Hurdle Race, of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Ruatangata 10.7, Hurakia 10.5, Epworth 9.9, Doon 9.8, Brunswick 9.5, Merry Jack 9.4, Eternity 9.2, Kia Toa 9.2, Vascular 9.0, Ormoloid 90, Pipe Clay 9.0, Cyra 9.0, Scrutineer 9.0, TOTALISATOR BETTING.

FRESH RECORD AT ELLERSLIE. With the holding of the Groat Northern meeting at Ellerslie, the Auckland Racing Club brought the present racing season to a close so far as that body is concerned (says the New Zealand Herald). A fairly wide prediction was offered at the early stage of the racing year that consequent on the war the totalisator investments would show a large shrinkage. The opposite has proved the case in Auckland. During the season the Auckland Racing Club pro-

moted 11 days’ racing at Ellerslio, which ombracod 85 races, and the sum invested on the totalisator in connection therewith ran into £527,799 10s, which represents an increase of £32.328 compared with the amount handled last year. The figures for the respective periods arc as follow; 1913-14. 1914-15. Spring meeting ... £ £ 59,745 g Summer meeting... 225.410 244.614 Autumn meeting... 86,882 95,370 Winter, meeting ... 122,657 128,070 Totals ... £495,471i £527,799^OTAGO HUNT CLUB. RUN AT WING A TUI. The conditions prevailing on Saturday were scarcely what could have been desired for hunting, but the heavy downpour of rain did not prevent a largo number of followers from taking part in the meet arranged at Mr.J. Imno’s homestead at Wungatui. The ground was very soft as the result of the weather, but the horsemen wore, generally speaking, fortunate in getting round the course laid out without mishap. There were two or three spills, one of which proved serious. The throw off took place in a paddock adjoining Mr Imrio's homestead, the hounds picking up the Trail in a ploughed paddock. They then struck off in a northerly direction over a number of stout rail fences and gorse hedg.-s. The pace was fairly fast, and after going about two miles and a-half the hounds doubled back and ran to the point from which the ran started. A chock was held here, and then the hounds cast off over several properties lying in the direction of Mosgiel, and after negotiating a number of hedges, the huntsmen finished on the road. Those who took part in the run then repaired to Mathcson’s Hotel, where they were entertained at afternoon tea by Miss Mathoson. Mr Jordan, in suitable terms, returned thanks to the hostess for her kindness in entertaining members of the Hunt, and, at his request, hearty cheers were given for Mr and Miss Mathoson. Among those who followed wore: Miss Mouatt. on Sleaview; Mr J. A. Jordan (master), on Ngatiri; Mr J. Olsen, on Royal Medal; Mr H. Swallow, on Gipsy Queen; Mr W. Weir, on Tkawai; Mr W. Easton, on The Brewer; Mr E. Gardner, on Northern; Mr R. Buddicomho, on Don Ruby); Mr J. Stenton, on Taft; Mr IT. Anderson, on Rose Dove; Mr E. Euddicombe. on Glenlui; Mr C. M'Dougall, on Heroic; Mr J. Gow, on Wairongoa; Mr J. Andrews, on Pat; Mrs Kudson. on Euchre; Mr J. Harty, on Don; Mr E. J. Doherty, on Surprise; Mr A. Cassels. on Kiwi; and Mr J. North, on Bright Ada. The Hunt has been notified by the secretary of the New Zealand Racing Conference that the names of all horses which have been qualified with a view to racing will have to be registered bv their owners forthwith, and as this should be done as early as possible owners should not overlook it'