SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 17003, 29 March 1912, Page 3

SPORTING

NOTES BY ’’SIR MODRED.” It has to be recorded that the Southland R.C.’s meeting which concluded yesterday was the most successful autumn fixture from a sporting point of view ever held in the locality, and It has now to be announced that the gathering proved - equaljy successful from a financial point of view. Despite the unfavourable weather prevailing almost throughout the opening ‘ day, the sum of nearly £2BO was taken at the gates, and the receipts from a similar source yesterday brought the total from this direction to about £440. Hn accordance with customary procedure. tary W. A. Saunders and his assistant, Mr E. Mathleson, last evening produced a rough balance-sheet to cover the meeting, and this document disclosed the fact that the profit on the gathering amounted to about £6O0 —a highly satisfactory balance in the face of a heavy Government tax. On the evening of the first day of the S.R.C.’a Autumn gathering, handicapper .A. Jones, promptly handed in his allotments for the second day’s events at < O’clock, and his smart work was responsible for the fact that owners of horses were supplied with printed slips of the handicaps sharp on the stroke of 8 p.m. This fact redounded to the credit of all concerned and was specially commented upon. A meeting of stewards of the S.R.C. was held after the decision of the last race on Thursday’s programme to consider several matters of an urgent nature. The conduct of two persons assisting at the meeting came under review, among other things, and, as a result, R. Logan, a well-known horseman, was fined £3 for alleged insolence to stewards, while J. Looney was also called upon to pay £2 In consequence of alleged unseemly behaviour on the course. SOUTHLAND B.C. AUTUMN MEETING. FAVOURABLE WEATHER FOR THE FINAL DAY. ■ A SPORTING AND FINANCIAL ; SUCCESS. s After a wet night and threatening morning hours, the weather cleared yesterday for the concluding day of the Southland R.C.’s Autumn meeting and the afternoon turned out flnb, with the result that there was an excellent attendance for a second day’s proceedings. The racing track was in good order, despite a contrary appearance on the edge of the straight, and, although Us holding nature was the cause of thq time records being somewhat slower than usual, the actual racing, surface was safe and withstood the wear and tear of big fields in a very satisfactory manner. The management was again good and the racing was carried out with a regard to punctuality that was distinctly pleasing, when some past meetings on the local course are called to mind. Mr W. F. James and his staff again had a busy time of it in the totallsator department and recorded an investment total for the afternoon of £7545, as against £7039 on the corresponding day of last year’s Autumn gathering. The total passed through the machine for the meeting was £16,536, showing an increase over the amount handled last season. The following table of investments at Autumn meetings since 1902 is of a decidedly Instructive nature and affords ample testimony of the increasing popularity of the turf In Southland and the strong hold which the S.R.C. has gained on sportsmen of this and northern districts :

1902 1908— 5,967 1903 1909 6.547 1904 2,985 1910— 8,446 1905 1911—14,846 1906 No meeting. 1912—16,536 1907 The racing was again Interesting and several exciting finishes took place, ■while excellent starting and large fields helped to place on record one of the best sporting fixtures ever held In this locality, 1 Results : SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES of 80 sovs. Second horse 7 sovs. and third 3 sovs. from stakes. One mile and a half. 1 H. Sherwin’s b g Featherstone, by Birkenhead—Keepsake, 6 years, 10.9 (G. A. Pine) 1 4 W. T. Hazlett’s b g Plnul, aged, 10.2 (S. Smith) 2 2 Baird and Sharp’s ch hj Warsaw, aged, 9.12 (H. G. Coker) .. .. 3 (Winner trained by G. A. Pine). Also started —(2) Fisticuff, 11.8 (L. Hagerty). Fisticuff made the running and easily led past the stand, where he put in a beautiful jump, from FeatherStone and Pinul in order. Warsaw struck this and the succeeding obstacles heavily and dropped back. Featherstone joined Fisticuff racing up the hill and was leading him at the last hurdle. Fisticuff crashed through the jump and Flipped down on landing, but horse and rider escaped unhurt. Featherstone ran home an easy winner by about three lengths from Pinul, while Warshaw finished six lengths further away. Time, 3 mins. NEW RIVER CLASS TROT of 100 sovs. Second horse 10 sovs. and third 5 sovs. from stakes. One mile and a half. 7 J. H. Looney’s blk pony m Young Edith, by Young Burlington— Edith, aged, 15 secs (J. Olsen).. 1 6 J. R. Forbes’ b g Monsoon, by The Goosoon, aged. 10 secs (Owner) 2 12 C. Hazlett's ch m Top Note, aged. 17 secs, harness (VV7 Grant) .3 (Winner trained by owner). Also ran—(4) Decoy, 20 secs (A. McLellan), (11) Happy Lad, 20 secs (A. Baird), (9) Maori Chieftain, 20 secs (M. McLaren), (3) Survived, 20 secs (J. Jamieson), (14) Lady, Merlin. 15 secs (G. Fletcher), (1) Lady Montifiore, 15 secs, harness (J. Smithel). (2) Olive Child, 15 secs (R. T. Horner), (6) Midge 14 secs (J. Boyle), (lo) W'ild Lou. 14 secs, harness (G. Wallace), (9) Darwin. 12 secs (R. Logan), (17) Bella Abdallah, 11 secs (T. Kirkwood), (16) Diving Bell, 11 secs (J. H. Russell), (13) Doughboy, 11 secs (R. Gardiner), (4) Dummy, 11 secs (G. Lattiraore), (15) Evening Star 11 secs, harness (“Mr Rowlands”), 1(8) Miss Becky, llsecs (J. Pine), (11) Commanderite, 7 secs, harness (T. Tilson) (11) Vincent, scr (E. J. Dwyer). Commanderlte refused to start, and the field had covered a mile before Vincent moved off. Maori Chieftain took command in the straight and showed the way to the firs; turn, where Young Edith rapidly gained on him and Top Note broke up badly when appearing to hold a winning chance. Young Edith headed MaoH Chieftain at the home turn and Monsoon and Top Note came on fast. Despite a fine run by Monsoon Young Edith won by six lengths, while Top Note finished third four lengths away. Midge ■was close up fourth. Doughboy fifth and Darwin sixth. Time, 4 min. 3 secs!

AWARUA HANDICAP of 125 sovs. Second horse 10 sovs. and third horse j sovs. from stakes. One mile and a distance. 8 H. Robertson’s br g Walraki, by Finland—Quiver, aged (includ. 5 lb; over), 7.9 (E. Griffen) .. i 1 John Beck’s b g Magdala.'by Comedian—Minaret. 4 yrs, 6.10 (R. Berry) . . .. ~ .. 2 2 W. T. Hazlett’s br m Directolre. 4 yrs (allowed 5 lbs) 6.7 (J. Worntald) .. .. .. .. 3 (Winner trained by J. Thistleton). ■Also started (G) Parable, 9.7 (j. McComb). (3) Waikaraka. 8.10 (F. Waddell). (5) Routine. S.B (1,. G. King), (l) Queen’s Prize, 7.13 (M. Pankhurst), ii) Gapon. 7.12 (A. H. Wilson), (9) Alfroda (inclttd. 8 lbs over) 7.8 (J. Olsen). Parable broke away twice and delayed the start and eventually Mr Piper sent the field away before McComb could get his mount back to the starting point. From a good despatch Directoire made the running through ’ the straight, with Gapon. Walraki. Queen’s Prize and Waikaraka in attendance. Gapon took up the running along the back from Waiwhile Directoire filled third place, a mile from home Walraki moved out anti rim into the straight well clear Of the held, who had closed up, Wairaki t-a-dly held his own in the race to the winning post ant! won by four length--, Magda la came with a late run and defeated Directoire on the post by a short head, with Gapon fourth, and Queen’s fifth- Time. 2min. 5 aces.

MYROSS WELTER HACK HANDICAP of 70 sovs. Second 7 sovs. and third 3 sovs. from stakes. Six furlongs. 4 W. Black’s ch g Sllvario, by Sant Ilario—Silver Fish. 4 yrs, 8.0 (P. Milne) 1 2 H. Rodgers’ ch g Speybank, 3 yrs, 8.9 (R. Berry) 2 5 Fraser and Irwin's ch f Golden Webb, 3 yrs, 7.7 (J. Olsen) ... 3 (Winner trained by C. J. Hey wood). Also started—(l) Featherstone. 9.12 (J. Pine), (3) Muircock. 9.5 (A. McKay), (8) Comedy Queen. 8.9 (H. Jellings). (6) Paulette. 5.7,(H. G. King). (') Caseshot, 8.0 (E. Griffen), (7) Coloert, 7.7 (J. Wormald), (13 Colours Flying (Includ. 10 lbs over) 8.3 (D. Andrews). (9) Glen Royal (includ. 10 lbs over) 8.3 (J. R. Kean), (12) Lady Isabel, 7.7 (M. Pankhurst). (10) Pine Grove. 7.7 (E. Cox), (11) Sombra. 7.7 (J. Pankhurst), (14) St. Wattle (includ. 4 lbs over) 7.11 iF. Waddell). Glen Royal bolted prior to the start and ran himself out, being unable to pace with the field in the race. From a good start Paulette showed trn> way for three furlongs, when Caseshot took command. Silvnrio i ame on the scene at the frst turn and the Hold closed up. Silyarlo took command in the straight and won by about four lengths from Speybank. who beat Golden Webb by a neck for second place. Ca-e----shot was fourth, and Sombra fifth. Time, 1 min. 22 secs, PRESIDENT’S WELTER HANDICAP of 80 sovs. Second horse 7 sovs. and third 3 sovs. from stakes. Seven furlongs. 1 A. C. Chisholm’s br g Sombrero, by Simmer—Toque, aged, s.ll (F. Yarr) .. .. •• .. 1 5 E. AY. Sharp’s b g Abo; 4 yrs, 7.11 2 4 T. B. Mclntyre’; ch m Seekasliore. aged, 8.11 (R. Berry) .. ..3 (Winner trained by A. D. Mclvor). Also ran—(7) Grafton Laddie, 9.0 (M. Pankhurst). (2) Peerless, 8.10 (A. H. Wilson). (3) Pure Gold. 5.6 (J. McComb), (6) King Torrent. 8.5 (P. Milne), (8) Eons, 8.0 (E. Griffen). Sombrero was first to show out, but Abo speedily took command and showed the way to the straight from a bunched field. In the run home Sombrero drew out and Won nicely by about two lengths from Abo, with Seekashore third a head away. Pure Gold, Ecus, Grafton Laddie and King Torrent finished almost in a line with the second and third horses; Peerless was last. Time, 1 min. 35 Vs secs.

DISPOSAL STAKES HANDICAP of 70 sovs. Winner to-be sold for £3O, and surplus to be equally divided between owner of second horse and race funds. Seven furlongs. 1 P. Price’s ch f Miss Signal, by Signalman—Miss Stent. 3 yrs. 7.12 (R. Berry) I 5 W. T. Hazlett’s Cuirosettla, aged, 9.2 (J. Rae) 2 4 W. Pine, Junr’s. b g Freak, 6 yrs. 8.1 (L. G. King) .. .. .. 3 (Winner trained by owner).

Also started—(9) Gol 1 Dredge, 8 S (J. Talt), (31 Larkspur, 8.5 (.1. McComb),. (2) Auchmhor, 8.0 (F. Yarr), (8) Radiator, 8.0 (E. GrlfTen), (6) Lady Margaret, 7.12 (M. Pankhurst), (10) Vale, 7.11 (F. Waddell), (7) Musketator, 7.0 (J. Worir.ald), (11) Summertime, 7.0 (D. King). Miss Signal, after misbehaving at the post, was left three lengths. Larkspur at once showed out. but Gold Dredge look command at the back. When the straight was reached Cuirosettia was loudly proclaimed a winner, but Miss Signal, who had made up her lost ground in good style, made a good run in the straigiit and beat him by three lengths, Freak was third four lengths away. Lady Margaret was fourth, and Radiator fifth. Time, Imin. 37secs. The winner was bought in by the owner at 70 guineas. DASH TROT of 75 sovs. Second horse 7 sovs. and third 3 sovs. from stakes. One mile. 7 Thos. Affleck’s b g Sweet Child, by Rothschild —Daphne, 5 • yrs, '5 secs (A. McLellan) .. 1 9 J. R. Forbes’ b g Monsoon, aged, 8 secs (Owner) .. ~ 2 11 J. Westerman’s b m Miss Becky, 5 yrs, 9 secs (J. Pine) .. 3 (Winner trained by owner). Also started —(12) Dolly Rodgers. 14 secs, harness (J. H. Hill), (14) Innocent, 14 secs (R. Logan), (15) Lady Nelson, 14 secs (R. Townley), (17) Marconigram, 14 secs, harness (J. Aitken), (11) Roan Queen, 14 secs (T. C. Looney), (2) Wild Coon, 14 secs (E. J. Dwyer), (16) Ken.saw. 13 secs (J. Boyle), (10) Miss Laurie, 13 secs (T. McCurdy). (6) Imperil. 11 secs (J. Smithel) ,(3) Richmond Grove, 10 secs. harness (T. Tilson). (14) Lady Merlin, 9 sacs 4G. Fletcher). (13) Young Edith (penalised 4 secs (J. Olsen), (1) Franzaiena, 8 secs, harness (E. McEwen), (5) Nora Burley. 5 secs ("W. Dawson”), (S) Duncan McGregor, scr (J. Jamieson). Wild Coon ■was in the front for over half a mile, when he faltered, and Miss Becky took command. About two furlongs from home Sweet Child paced to the front and eventually won by four lengths from _Monsoon, who came well in the straigiit. and defeated Miss Becky by a neck for second piece. Nora Burley, warfourth :nd Duncan McGregor fifth. Time, 2 min. 32% secs. WINTER OATS HANDICAP of 60 sovs. Second horse 10 sovs.. and third 5 sovs. from stakes. One mile. 3 W. T. Hazlett’s br m Directoire, by Wairiki —Queen Anne, 4 yrs, 6.12 ' (J. Wormald) . . . .. ) 5 Dr W. Robertson's b c Palisade, 3 yrs. 7.13 (J. Olsen) . . 2 1 Welfare and Thomson’s b hj Obolus. 5 yrs, 8.3 (A. H. Wilson) (Winner trained by owner). Also ran—(4) Feodor, 8.0 (P. Milne). (6) King Try. 7.11 (E. Griffen). (2) Magdalen. 6.12 (R. Berry), Palisade jumped out smartly and raced clear ur the hill, but King Try ranged up to him at the back, with Obolus and Directoire next. Before the first turn was reached Obolus and Directoire closed up on the leaders. Directoire took command in the run home and won a good race by four lengths from Palisade, with Obolus close up third. King Try was fourth, and Magdalen fifth. Time, 1 min. 48% secs.

RIVSBTON BACIKO CLUB. FIRST DAY (EASTER MONDAY) HANDICAPS. T!ie following handicaps have been declared for the first day of the Riverton R.C.’s annual meeting on April 8 and 9;— Handicap Hurdle Race, of 70 sovs (one mile and a half) —Jackashoro 10.12, Pinul 10.5, Warsaw 9.12, Pure Gold 9.5, Seagull 9.", Eous 9.0. Gryta 9.0, Lugeon 9.0. Otaitai Steeplechase, of 80 sovs. (about two mile-ii —Royal Shell 10.9, Royal Guard 10.9. Cody 10.6, Zingibee 10.5, Te Tua 9.12. Heartwood 9.9, Forget-me-not 9.9. The Whip 9,9, Kurahaupo 9.9, Peppermint 9.9, Bob 9.7, Scandal 9.7, Silver Dirk 9.7, Sea-troon 9.7. Riverton Cup, of 200 sovs. (1% mile) —Parable 9.5, Waiju 8.8. Waikaraka 8.7, Routine 8.7. Warsaw 8.2, Feodor 7.13, Queen's Prize 7.13, .Obelus 7.13, Wairakl 7.10, Gapon 7.10, Peerless 7.5, Directoire 7.3, Alfreda 7.0, Jack Ashore 7.0, Sombrero 6.13, Magdala 6.10, Magdalen 6.7. First County Handicap, of 60 sovs. (seven furlongs)— Abo 9.10, Royal Step 9.7, Miss Signal 9.5. Lord Frederick 9.1, Knastikoff 9.1, Speybank 9.1, Comedy Queen 8.12, Lady Margaret 8.12. Magdala 8.12, Paulette 8.10, Caseshot 8.5, Bold Venture 8.2, C'.anrobert 8.2, Radiator 8.2, Musketator 8.2, Biarritz 8.2, Tohupai 8.0, Kilkenny 8.0, Colours Flying 8.0, Te Koolti.B.o, Sombra 8.0, Fitzosborne 8.0, St. Wattle 8.0. Great Western Steeplechase, of 200 sovs. (about three miles) —True Blue 11.12, The Gunner 11.2, Wonderful 11.0, Royal Shell 10.2, Guirteen 10.0, Cody 9.13, Vulcan 9.12, Te Tua 9.7, Lugeon 9.7, Flying Handicap, of SO sovs. (six furlongs)—Tli 1-tiedown 9.7, Bonznwen 9.0, Goldsail 8.13, Kostroma 8.13, Lupulite 8.12, Apiiaea 8.12, Grafton Laddie 8.4, Palisade 8.3, Sombrero 5.2, Peerless 7.9, Abo 7.8, Luresome 7.7, King Torrent 7.0, Paulette 6.12. Wallace Welter Handicap, of 70 sovs. (one mile) —Waikaraka 10.2. Obelus 9.7, Feodor 9.6, Queen's Pri;;e 9.5. Seekasliore 9.4, Silvario 8.9, Muircock 8.8, Speybank 8.7, Luresome 8.5, Auchmhor 5.2, Royal Ward 8.0, Freak 8.0. Musketator S.O. A. J. GIBBS, Handicapper. Acceptances and entries for the Trial Stakes close on April 3. isvekca:;! six j, amatsub ,itels;.”.c club. A committee meeting of the above club was held in the V.M.C.A. rooms last evening at S, and was *-t-

tended by Messrs C J. Martin (In the chair). J. S. McGrath. J. Campbell. A. S. Wallace, F. A. Webb, W. D. Anderson, E. A. Allen, Drs Macdonald and Crawford, and the secretary (Mr A. S. Reid). A meeting of the harrier members of the club was held previous to the above, and was attended by some 25 members. The committee received suggestions from this meeting, and it was decided, in view of the large number of Saturday men that were desirous of sunning, that harrier runs be arranged in tiie syllabus for them. The election of captain hnd deputy captain was left till the opening run. It was intimated that the harriers intended holding a practice run on Monday evening next, at 8, if possible from Rugby Park. Eight new members were elected. GO Z.P. THE EASTER TOURNAMENT. Golfers are reminded that entries for the Easter Tournament close on Saturday. Entry forms may be had from the secretary.