SPORTING.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13863, 26 March 1909, Page 2

SPORTING.

AN.AUSTRALIAN'S SUCCESS. Priss Association-By Telegraph-Copvrigbt. LONDON, March.-*24. Frank AVoottoii. the ex-Australian jockey, rode two winners and one second on the opening day of the Lincolnshire meeting. He rode Arra.nniurc, who was second in the Lincolnshire Handicap.

TARANAKI MEETING. Per Press Association. NEW PLYMOUTH, March 25. At the Taranaki meeting to-day, results were as follows :—Pukotori Hack Hurdles —Sycciosa- 1, Waimaria 2, Rookby 3. Grand Stand Handicap— Ker'eroa 1, Cyrcne 2, St. Maria 3. \Miarepapa Hack Handicap—Burton 1, Shannon Lass 2, Clemency 3. Paul Memorial Handicap^-\\ hetumarama 1, Golden Eagle 2, Chanteusc 3. Second Welter Handicap—-Poroliua and- AA 7aihuka dead heat, Sir Artcgal 3. Kawau Hack Handicap—Freevat 1, Research 2,' Astraea 3. Earewell Handicap— Moriarty 1, Mon Ami 2; Clemora 3. Final Hack Flutter —Te Wharciroa 1, Golden Loop 2, Hot Volk 3.

S.C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. President, Dr C. Ernest Thomas; vice-president, Mr A. S. Elworthy; stewards—Messrs G. S. Cray, H. Elworthy, C. H. Gresson, E. 11. uuinness, W. Harper, H. Lowrv, J. H. Morris, J. Mundell, C. N. Orbell, H. L. Orbcll, E. H. Reid, A. Scott, John Smith, T. Tesehemaker, and Major W. S. Lindsay; hon. timekeeper, Major AV. S. Lindsay; hon. surgeon, Dr J. R. Loughnan; judge, Mr Ronald O. Duncan; clerk of course, Mr J. Mec; clerk of scales, Mr G. R. M. Jones; starter, Mr C. A. .Jefferson; handicappcr, Mr J. E. Henrys; secretary, Mr C. S. Fraser.

To deserve success is not always to achieve it—a truism which the South Canterbiyy Jockey Club has seen established in a manner not calculated to produce pleasant reflections, during the two days of its autumn meeting. The committeo did all that could reasonably be expected of them, to ensure a- successful meeting, but their efforts were not crowned with that success which they deserved. In view of the fact that the arrangements were excellent, that the course was in good order, albeit a trifle rough in some places, and that .an additional £3OO was given in stakes, the lack of enthusiastic support on the part of horse-owners is somewhat hard to explain. But the fact is that raciug is being overdone in New Zealand, and -lie probability is that Timaru has suffered because a good many owners have found it impossible to get their horses ready for the meeting, following as it did so closely upon races at Dunedin and AA r aimate, arid having engagements to fill at Riccarton a fortnight .hence. Added to this is the fact that the tracks have been hard for a long time, nnd owners finding it desirable to nurse their, horses a little, cut; them out of the smaller meetings. One very satisfactory feature is'that horse-owners have, no fault to find with the South Canterbury Jockey Club. ' Glorious weather prevailed again yesterday, and tli" attendance was about on a par with-that of the previous day. The sum -of £37 C- passed through the totalizator for the. day, as compared with £5970 for the corresponding day hiit year, the total for the meeting being £9357, as against £10,407 for Inst autumn meeting. Nine bookmaker 1 ; were ' licensed yestcray, the fees collected from them for the two days amounting In £348 10s, as compared with £174 for the corresponding meeting last year. Other comparisons are as follows, the figures lor this meeting being given first in each msi.ince:—Nominations and acceptances, £413-£560; programmes. £49-£55„; privileges; £6O-£56; paddock, £l4O- - 16s fid; Temuka road gate', £35£32; Point gate, £ls 7s-£l3 12s; railway, £GI-£6l (approximate). .As'-"on the opening day, Mr C. A. Jefferson did well at the starter's post, and all the other officials did all that was required of them in a manner which left no room for criticism of other than a favourable nature. The Marine Band was again in attendance, and played selections throughout the afternoon, ,on the lawn. Mr E. J. Smith had control of the licensed booths, and under somewhat discouraging circumstances Mr Budd catered for the multitude; —discouraging because, after providing good things,for all and sundry, private picnic: parties, by taking their own refreshments, caused a substantial decrease .in his anticipated receipts. The following are results: — TEMUKA HANDICAP, of 50 sovs; second 5 sovs, and third 2 sovs; 6 furlongs. Mr A. MacFarlanc's ch g Federal, bv Formosan —Fairy Queen, 4yrs, 9st 31 b (J. Pine) .; t Mr J. AA'estcrnian's ch g Montreal, bv Obligado—Roseguard, 3yrs, 7st 111b (AV. Holmes) :........ t Mr J. A\ 7 . Skinner's ch g British Peer, syrs, Bst 131b (E. Cotton) 3 Bountiful 7st 21b, also started; Bountiful got awa\* rather slowly, and British Peer was the first to show out in front, closely followed by 'Federal.; This pair raced at the bead of affairs until well into the straight, when British Peer, was beaten, and about a furlong from home Montreal came through-and challenged Federal. The pair, under strong punishment, madf a great finish, and the judge was unable to separate them. British Peer, finished third, six lengths away. Time, lmin 14 4-sse<\ SEADOAYN AVELTER., of 100 sovs-; second 15 sovs, and third 10 sovs; 1 mile. MY J. R. Hart's b g Chief Loehiel, bv Finland —Miss Loehiel, 4vrs, 9st 121b (F. Jones) 1 Mr R. McKav's ch g Lupulite, oyrs, Ost 131b (A;. McKay) 2 Messrs AY. G. and G. X L. Stead's br f Ecar-to, 3yrs, Sst 21b (McCombe) 3 Harvest 9st 61b, The Libyan Sst 81b, The Orient 7st 101b (31b over), and Ringman 7st 71b, also faced the barrier. The starter, got his field away in good style, and Lupulite was first to break the line, Chief Loehiel taking up second running, followed by Ringman and Ecarte. At the back of the "course Harvest ran up to third place, but did not hold it long. Lupiilite continued to make the pace a merry one, and established a lead of four lengths, but just after heads were turned for home, Chief Loehiel caught him, and a neck and neck struggle in the straight ended in a verdict for the son of Finland by half a length, threequarters of a length separating second and third. The Orient finished fourth. Time, lmin I3sec. P.\ REOR V 11 :\ X DJOA V, ..I 50 sovs ; second 5 sovs, and third 2 sovs; 5 furlongs. Mr J. C. "N. "Grigg's ch m Jlarita, by Sant Ilario—Miss Xientc, svrs, 7st 91b (AV. Holmes) '.... 1 Mr J. J. Poddy's eh in Octave, 6yrs, 7st 71b (J. McCluskey) ..:... 2 Mr R. McDonald's b m San Sevcro, syrs, Bst 91b (J. Rae) 3

Petrovna, 9st 51b, Silkwcb 9st, Miss Gal 7st 01b, and Cute 7st 81b. also faced the barrier. The field was despatched to • a pretty start, and the Ashburton mare, jumping to the front right from the start, led all the way, and won with two lengths to spare

from Octave, who beat San Sevcro for second place by a long neck, Petrovna being two and a half lengths away fourth. Time, lmih 2scc. AUTUMN" HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; second 20 sovs, and third 10 sovs; 1J mile. Mr AV.. 0. Rutherford's blk m Tremulous, by Royal Artillery— Tremor, 4yrs, Gsb 71b (H. Paul) 1 Mr H. A. Knight's br f Tikiterc, 3vrs, 9st lib (C. Emmerson) 2 T. Smith's b g Roscommon, aged, 7st 111b' (J. McCluskey) ... 3 Soimroff <l;t 101 b, and Clnarinian 7st 31b, also left the saddling paddock. The starter again got his field away in nice stvlo, and Roscommon was the first to show out. Passing the stand the first time Roscommon held command, with Chjarinian as his' closcset attendent. Entering the back stretch the pair named were a length in front of Tremulous and Tikitcre, and there was no change all the way round the back. Racing for the home turn Somaroff, who had. been last all the wav, tailed off, while Tikiterc moved uiv and at the ton of the home stretch the fillv got on even terms with Roscommon. Once heads' were fairly turned for home, Tremulous came on the scene, and running through created something of a surprise by claiming first money with two and a half lengths to spare from Tikitcre, who finished a little over a length ahead of Roscommon, Chiarinian being three lengths awav fourth. Time. 2m,in .9 4-sscc. THE JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; second 5 sovs; tor two-year-olds; 4 furlongs. Mr A. Boyle's b c St A Felix, by St. Ambrose —Fauna, 7st' 131b (W. Emmerson) • ■• • 1 Mr Leo Acland's * b f Pedometer, 6st 71b (C. Emmerson) - The only starters. A lot o'f time was lost at the tapes through St. Felix endeavouring to get a flying start. At last the pair was given a good start, though : Pedometer was , slow to get going, and St.' Felix going off on his own, won in an exercise canter just as he liked. Time, 40 4-ssec. STEWARDS' AVELTER. HANDCAP, of 80 sovs; second 7 sovs, and third 3 sovs; 6 furlongs. Mr H.'F. Nicholl's'b g Sea King, by Sant Ilario —Scashell, syrs, lOst 21b (L. King) .....:;";;........... 1 Mr T. Tansev's b g Aid Reigh, aged, 9st 91b (F. Yarr)'./'...'.. : ... 2 Mr F.- Nelligau's ch in' Petrovna, aged, Ost 121b (A 7 . Cotton) 3 The only other one to. face the music was Zetland Bst 131b. The quartet was despatched in even line,.but at the end of a furlong Sea -King took up the running, and was never afterwards troubled. Ard Reigli threw out a challenge a short distance from home, but Sea King ' held his own easily, and won by two lengths, Petrovna being a similar distance away third. Time, lmin 16sec. HACK HANDICAP, of -50 sovs ; second 5 sovs; and third 2 1 sovs; 5 furlongs. Mr J. AV. Skinner's ch g British Peer, by Peerage—Brjttania, oyrs, 9st 51b" (V. Cotton) „'.'... 1 Mr T. Twomey's eh- g Umeraboy, 4yrs, 7st 21b (H. Paul) • 2 Mr 11. Bertram's chm inchbonny, 3yrs, 7st 91b (W. Holmes)" 3 Bruce Bst 61b, Blytheboy Bst 51b, Fanny Free 7st lllbj Mustercr 7st 31b, and 'Wayfarer 7st, also left the saddling paddock. When the barrier rose British Peer was slowest to- move, and Inchbonny went away in the lead. She remained in front for nearly a furlong, when British Peer shot through and joined her, with Fanny Free close up, Rounding the top turn, British Peer drew out clear, and coming down the home stretch in fine style, won easily by two lengths from Umeraboy, who finished fast, beating Inchbonny by two lengths lor second placed Time, lmin 2 4-ssec. .FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second 15 sovs, and third 10 sovs; 7 furlongs. Mr T. Sheennii's eh f Passion, by Pilgrim's Progress—Greek Maid, 3yr.% 7st 71b (J. McCluskey) ..... J Mr*H. Goodman's ch f Liza, 3yrs, 7st 4lb (C. Hack) ..'• -' Mr J. R.Hart's br c AVhite Cockade... svrs, Sst 91b (F. Jones) ■••. 3 The onlv starters. Liza went to the front at the end of a furlong, -and led round the back, with Passion next. Three furlongs from h^ome.Passion went to the front, and won as she liked by ten lengths from Liza, who finished four lengths in front), of AVhite Cfidkade. Time, lmin 28 l-sscc.

For crossing in the Smithfield Handicap on the first day, G. J. Pine was fined £5.

At the Timaru races .yesterday, Sir George Clifford's colt 'Apple-garth, by Treadmill—Goldleaf, was sold. The pirce was not disclosed, but it is understood that Applegarth is to go to Australia.