SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 17866, 17 January 1918, Page 3

SPORTING

V/AIRIO JOCKEY CLUB

A SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL FIXTURE. AN EXCITING WAIRIO CUP RACE. Rnin wa? falling shortly after mid-day yesterday as motor cars were closing in from all sides on the little township of Wairio, the occasion marking the annual racing fixture of the Wairio Jockey Club. The sky was overcast and severed showers fell during the early part of the proceedings but a change in the weather then occurred, and sunshine bathed the busy scene for the greater part of the afternoon, a drying wind benefiting the racing track and the adjacent roadways, which had developed some awkward and muddy spots under the stress of heavy traffic. The attendance was of quite a stirprising character, considering that the railway was not available for the return journey, and this fact accounted for the presence of motor cant from most centres of the home province, while the many sporting residents of the Western District appeared in force., reaching the locality by various means of transit. The gate receipts amounted to £25.3 17/0, a result hardly expected under the circumstances of curtailed railway facilities. The racing was of a particularly keen nature throughout, close finishes being the rule rather than the exception, and the contest for the Wairio Cup was easily the host yet witnessed under the auspices of the Club, no less than five horses running in an almost unbroken line over the last, one hundred yards. The flat-racing, trotting, and steeplechasing events, which comprised the programme, were carried out under hack conditions, the fixture being the first of the kind held in Southland in conjunction with the use of the totalisator. and it has to he remarked that the venture was a decided success. The meeting was carried out smoothly and punctually and there was an absence of disputes or objections which at. times have been known to interfere with the enjoyment of turf outings in other parts of the district and further afield. The duties of starter were carrier! out by Mr H. Thompson in connection with the galloping and cross-country racing, and the northern visitor effected several even despatches, hut was not so successful in other instances. The two light harness contests were started under the yards system by Mr W. Norman, and the club's honorary official was in excellent form. The racing was conducted under the siificrvision of Mr C. 11. Gorton, of Christchurch. who acted as stipendiary in Ixith galloping and trotting departments. As secretary. Mr W. A. Saunders had matters well in hand throughout, while his work in another direction attracted favourable comment and not without reason. The whole of the handicapping was also the work of Mr Saunders, and it has to he remarked that he was responsible for the keenest competition «n far witnessed on the course. His employers and himself had every reason to feel gratified with the outcome of his efforts.

The Wairio Cup was won by an enthusiastic owner and breeder, in Mr F. Moore, of Winton, who scored the principal event, of the day and its accompanying handsome trophy with the aid of Special Order, who was turned nut in ram shape by trainer A. H. Mclvor, of Rivcrt-on. At the conclusion of the race the president (Mr Thos. Todd i handed over the greatly-admired oaken chest, well-filled with cutlery and tableware, and. after Mr Moore had suitably responded to some pithy remarks, three hearty cheers were given for the owner and his well-bred promising winner. The surprise of the afternoon was brought off in the Woodlaw Handicap, when Lady Knight, a half-sister to the well-known Muzzle, galloped away with the race in convincing fashion and returned a price over a score. The Golden Knight- Walda mare was prepared by F. J. Church, who has been known as a clever employee of the Birrhwood Hunt and a successful steeplechase rider for many years past. Lady Knight was trained on the Wairio course, consequently her victory was very popular with local residents, several of whom participated in the substantial totalisator return.

The totalisator returns disclosed spirited wagering throughout, the sum of £10.323 passing through the machine, as compared with £7112 last year, £8143 10/- in 1910, and £9629 in 1915. The figures totalled yesterday constituted a record for the W.J.C., and showed an increase of £3211 over last season’s investments. There was some complaint in regard to the fact that facilities were not afforded for ten-shilling investors, all betting being carried out with £1 tickets. Results; —

MAIDEN PLATE, £55. Second £7 10s, third £2 10s. For horses no* having won a race. Seven furlongs.

1 J. G. Krnslie's br c Burrangong, by Mystification -Stepdaughter, 4yrs, S,(i (A. McKay) 1 7 G. McLean's b g Glenwood, fiyrs, 8.0 (H. McLeilan i 2 fi D. Calder's b g Sartoiilc, 3yrs, 8.0 (J. fi. Moore) 3 (Winner trained by A. D. Mclvor'. Also ran: 2 Ail R?in 8.0 (J. Wallis), 3 Fentimetre S.O (W. Robinson l , 4 Marginal 8.0 (R. C. Reed), 5 Turton (includ. 241b over) 8.21 (W. S. Lloyd), Burrangong led to the hack straight where Glenwood took up the running. Sartoiite Joined the leader and the pair led from Marginal and Burrangong. Sartolite was first to turn into the straight, but Burrangong got through on the rails and was clear at the distance. Burrangong won nicely by two lengths from Glenwood, with Sartolite a neck away third, a similar distance away came Marginal fourth, then All Rain. Time, 1 min, 33 secs. Investments; £063; last year £S27. NIGHTCAPS TROT «handicap), of S5 sovs. Second £lO, third £5. For horses not having won more than one race exceeding £IOO to the winner. Class 4.0. Optional. One mile and a half. 2 J. Duffy's b in Young Wear}’, by Sir Hector—Weary, oyrs, scr (J. Jamieson) 1 3 O’Hngan and Burrows’ hj g South Star, fiyrs, 132 yds behind (W. Burrows' 2 6 R. Timpany's b in Ella Lyons, aged, scr (W. Ratcliff) 3 (Winner trained by owner). Also ran: 1 Marvellc scr harness (A. McLellan 1, 5 Misprint scr harness (T. Tilson i, 8 Roan Queen scr (J. Ixioney junr.), 7 Topic scr (D. Shechyl, 4 Highland Nectar harness 24yds (D. W. Thomson). Young Weary was closely attended by Marvellc at the stand, but the latter left her feet badly. South Star was in second place at the back and catching the leader. Young Weary held her own to the last turn where South Star tired when close up. Young Weary won by six lengths from South Star, with Elia Lyons 80 yards away third, (hen came Misprint, Roan Queen and Marvclle. Times; 3 min. 55 secs; 3 min 46 secs; 4 min. 4 secs. Investments: £1102; last year £754. WAIRIO CUP (handicap), £125 and trophy valued £ls. Second £lO, third £5. Hack conditions. One mile and a quarter. 1 F. Moore's ch m Special Order, by Pallas—Order, 4yrs, 8.7 (A. McKay) 1 3 D. Morton’s ch g Aycliffe, 4vrs, 8,7 (R. C. Reed) 2 6 T. Baird’s br m Kokowai, oyrs, 7.5 (J. H. Moore) 3 (Winner trained by A. D. Mclvor). Also ran; 5 Achilleus S.O (R. McLeilan), 2 Glenshine 8.0 (W. Robinson), 4 Jubert 7.12 (W. S. Lloyd). From a fair start Special Order took command from Aycliffe and Jubert. Passing the stand Jubert was showing in front from Special Order, with Aycliffe and Kokowai next. Turning into the back straight Kokowai moved up to the leaders, and drew out with Special Order four furlongs from home, Jubert dropping back. Achilleus moved up at three furlongs, and the field were in close order at the home turn, with the exception of Jubert who was beaten. A great race resulted to the jndge, Special Order winning by a short neck from Aycliffe, with Kokowai a head away third, just in front of Achilleus, and Glenshine a neck off fifth:

Forty yards from home the horses were in lino. Time, 2 min. 14 3-sth secs. Investments: £1(577; last year £B2O. WOODLAW HANDICAP, £65. Second £7 10s, third £2 10s. For horsen not having won a stake exceeding £IOO, nor an aggregate of £2OO. Six furlongs. 7 L. Moffat’s b m Lady Knight; by Golden Knight—Walla, 6yrs, 7.10, carried 7.11 i (A. Lloyd) 1 2 Capt. .1. E. Rodgers’ hlk m Agreement, 6yrs, 8.0 (A. McKay I 2 3 G. McLean’s b g Heutherbloom, 6yrs (allow 51b), 8.3 (R. 'McLcllan) .. 3 (Winner trained by C. J. Church I. Also ran: 1 Polonius 8.3 (W. Robinson), 4 Camaieu 8.2 (R. C. Reed), 5 Verdun 8.2, carried 8.11 (W. O’Halloranl, 6 Fitzosborne 8,0 (W. S. Lloyd 1, 8 Red Badge 7.12 (T. O'Connell), 9 Turton 7.7 (J. H. Moore). From a straggling start Lady Knight rushed to the front from Agreement and Hrnthcrblooni. Lady Knight was always in front and lasted long enough to bent Agreement by a neck with Heatherbloom a head away. Polonius was fourth from a strung out field. Time, 1 min. 18 secs. Investments: £1288; last year £lOsl. APARIMA STEEPLECHASE (handicap), £IOO. Second £lO, third £5 from stakes. About two miles and a quarter. 3 C. and R. Rolton's ro m Golden Wave, by Golden Vein--- Seaward mare, fiyir, 10.0 (A. McMulian) 1 1 P. Boyle's b g Silver Spire, fiyrs, 11.3 (R. Mclvor) 2 2 J. F. Kean’s ch g Cannic Hughic, aged, 10.8 (J. Wallis) 3 (Winner trained by P. T. Hogan) Also ran: 5 Robin 10 3 (R. Buddirombo), and The Flat 10.0 (P. Willis) coupled, 4 Dalton 10.2 (Mr T. A, Fahey', 3 Seamark 10.0 (T. O'Connell), 7 Skyrocket 10.0 (Mr .1. Langford), 6 The Shark 10.0 (Mr F. Langford). At the first fence The Flat got into trouble and Inst his chance. Silver Spire, The Shark and Dalton were in order at the stand. At the sod well The Shark fenced badly and Cannic Hughic took third place. Skyrocket fell. Racing into the straight- Silver Spire was making the running from Dalton, Cannic Hughic, Robin anri Seamark. In front of the stand Dalton fell, but was remounted. Seamark took command to the sod wall and had a long lead from Silver Spire. Fannie Hughie, Robin (beaten) and Golden Wave. At the second last fence Seamark fell, and Golden Wave moved up fast. Silver Spire made n blunder and Golden Wave ran to the front. In the straight Golden Wave drew away and won by ten lengths from Silver Spire, with Fannie Hughie fourteen lengths off third, Dalton was fourth. Mr T. A. Fahey broke his collarbone when Dalton fell, but pluckily remounted. Time, 5 min. 20 2-sth sees. Investment*; £073; last year £.550. BIRFHWOOD TROT (handicap), £6O. Second £7 10s, third £2 10s from the stakes. For horses not having won a race at a totalisator meeting at entry. Class 2,42. One mile. 2 O’Hiigan and Burrows' hj g Lucky Prince, by Prince Alert -Klfino, syr.=, harness, scr (W. Burrow's) 1 5 J. Todd’s hj f Marvclir.. 3yrs, scr., harness (A. Mcl/ollnnl 2 4 G. G. Horner’s hr g Greenhorn, fiyrs, scr. (J. Jamieson) 3 (Winner trained by W. Burrows). Also ran; 7 Misprint scr (T. Tilson), 1 Princess Eugene scr (R. Brombyi, fi Young Weary penalised 60yds behind (Cosgrove), 5 Lucy Child 24yds (J. R. Forbes), 3 Royal Step Ofiyds (S. Muir). Marvellc and Lucky Prince drew away over the last half mile, closely attended by Princess Eugene. Marvrlle was first to turn into the home stretch, but Lucky Prince came with a rattle and won by a head on the post, Greenhorn thirty yards away third, half a length in front of Princess Eugene. Times: 2 min. 30 4-sth sees; 2 min. 31 secs; 2 min. 34 secs. Investments: £1307; last year £lOl2. WAIRAKI HANDICAP, £55. Second £5, third £2 10s from stakes. Five furlongs. -5 G. McLean's hj g Glenwood, by Glenculloch- - Miss Coilingwood, fiyrs (allow 51bi, 7.0 (R. Mclycllan) .. 1 3 D. Windle's ch g Monvmusk, 3yrs, 8.0 (R. F. Reed; 2 2 P. Boyle's hj g Marginal, aged, 9.0 (A. McKay) 3 (Winner trained by owner'. Also ran: 7 Country Queen S.G (J. Wallis), 4 Glenarct 8.6 (J. Lockett), 1 Golden Queen S.fi (W. Robin-on), 8 Muezzin 8.0 (W. S. Lloyd), 0 Rod Diamond (allow slh) 7.0 (11. Bice I, 6 Sartolite 8.0 (J. H. Moore). After some tlrlay Marginal was first out from Country - Queen, Golden Queen and Bartolitr. Marginal led into the si might from Sartolite. In the run home Monvmusk drew out, but Glenwood came fast. A good finish resulted in Glenwood heating Monynmsk hy three-quarters of a length, with Marginal a length away, (hen came Golden Queen. Time. 1 nun. 5 sees. Investment*: £1203; last year £1233. The starter fined A. McKay £2 for misbehaviour at the post, and the stipendiary steward administered a caution prior to the start. for the last nice on behalf of the Judicial Committee. This unusual step was taken by reason of the fact (hat the horseman concerned was on bis way to the post when a decision was arrived at, and (he committee wished the caution to apply in rase of a subsequent adverse report being received from the starter. WRKY’S BUSH WELTER (handicap). £OO. Second horse £lO, third £5 from stakes. One mile. 4 T. Stiven Junr's hj g Polonius, hy Downshire —Pollivvog, oyrs, 8.1 (W. Robinson) 1 1 Trustees late J. Shaw's hr g Verdun, oyrs, 8 3 (A. McKay I 2 8 G. McLean's b g Heatherbloom, fiyrs (allow 51h), 7.13 (R. McLeilan) 3 (Winner trained by owner'. Also ran: 2 Kilkec 0.12 (H. G. Coker), 3 Aycliffe 9.1 (R. C. Reed), 6 Achilleus 8.10 (W, O'Hallnrnnl, 7 Jubert 8.13 (J. Wallis), 0 St. Hilary (includ. 71b over) 8.10 (A. McMulian 1. 5 Kokowai 7.13 (J. 11. Moore), 10 Centimetre (allow 51b) 7.2 (I. Tilson). Polonius and St. Hilary were prominent, early but Kokowai ran to tlie fore after leaving the six furlong post, Tleatberbloom next moved up and in company with St. Hilary chased Kokowai to the straight, while Verdun and Aycliffe were closing up fast. An exciting struggle ensued from the distance, Kokowai being the first to drop nut. Verdun and Heatherbloom were engaging in a stern tussle when Polonius dashed upon the scene under extreme pressure. Polonius stayed on best and won by a length and a half from Verdun, with Heatherbloom a neck away third, then came Aycliffe. Time, 1 min. 45 l oth secs. Investments: £1630, last year £856.