SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8154, 5 June 1906, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACiNG,

OTAKI EACES. FIRST DAY. (Special Reporter OTAKI, Juno 4. The Otaki meeting opened to-day. The weather was threatening. There was a large attendance, including a number of peopl3 livm Mast6rton. The racing was good. During the day £8,822 was put through tho totalisator, as against =£5,770 last year. In the Flying Hack thirteen horses went to tho peat. Tha Held was despatched to a cplondid start. To Kainui led for four i'ui longs. As the field drew round the lend Sid Reid brought the Maori owned horse Mataari on the outside, and won comfortably. The Voucher and Tupcno were a dead heat for second place. Th 3 rest of the field were close ao Armaraento was sent out favourite.

The Hurdles produced a field of eight, of which Silverleno was favourite. This was a splendid race, Silveileue coming from nowhere and winning en the post brilliantly. There was a splendid finish between Hokio and Jack Pot foi second place. Silverleue was ridden a splendid race by Pritchard. For the Cup a field of thirteen horses went to the post. Ellerton was fractious. Eventually the field was despatched on good terms, except Ellerton, who was left at the post. Marguerite out out the running for a mile. Lyrist came to the front at the turn, and won wihout whip from Ellerton by two lengths. Black Reynard was a good thiid. The winner is a consistent performer, and is trained by Mr Stewart Waddell. In tho Otaki Hack there were two deflections, Aboriginal and Aeolus. Martello was made a good favourite. Gold Guard also carried considerable money. Cold Guard reared up and was left by twenty lengths at the post. The finish was a splendid one between Reid. on Prospector, and Dave Price, on Silvetlead, tho judge finally calling it a dead heat. IVlarteJlo was a bad third. In the Maiden a field of nine faced the starter, of which Oamnfire, a Oarbine colfc, was made favourite, and after a desperate finish was beaten by the Masterton-trained Pytohely,well handled by Pritchard. A head separated the first and second horses. Kuku wad a length away third. In fthe Rangiuru Handicap a splendid field of seventeen horses went to the barrier. Ailsa was first away to a good start, and was prominent for two furlongs, when Medallist took charge, was never headed, and won by a length from UoDtendofc, who finished well. The winner was well handled rjy George Price. The Birthday Welter needs no description. The field left on even terms. Compass led throughout, and was just beat on the oost, after a good finish, by Montigo, with Pawa a good third. Landwern was a hot favourite. The following are the results: Flying Haok Mataari 1, The Voucher and Tupono (dead heat) 2. Sciatohed Aboriginal, Devonia, Houybnhnm, Horatio, St. Maria, Miss Adeline, Sir Galahad, Moata, Kitohenmaid, Ensign and Oneiros. Time, linn 19seo. Dividends—Mataari £6 18s, The Voucher £2 16s, sEupono £2 2s. Haok Hurdle Handicap—Silverlene 1, Hokio 2, Jack Pot 3. Scratched—Shrapnel, Gull. Time, 2min 55sec. Dividends, £2 10s and £2 18s. ' KAUKAWA CUP HANDICAP, of 260 sovs; \% mile. Lyrist 1 Ellerton 2 Black Reynard 3 Scratched—Martello. Won by a length, Black Reynard being the .«amo distance away. Time, 2min 15eo. Dividends, £2 9s and £3 19s. Otaki Haok Handicap, 1 mile— Prospector and Silver Leal (dead heat) 1, Martello 3. Scratched— Aboriginal, Aeolus. Time, Imin 48seo. Dividends—Prospector £1 3s, Silver Lead £3 3s. Maiden Haok Flat—Pjtchloy 1, Campfire 2, Kuka 3. Soratched—Ensign, Rangibaeata, Monsieur Beauoaire. Time, lmin 19seo. Dividends, £5 18s and 15s. A protest against the winner for boring was dismissed. Raugiuru Handicap, 6 furlongs--Medallist 1, Contender 2, St. Claimer 3. Scratched A boriginal, Parkshot. Won by a clear length. Time, lmin 18seo. Dividends, £3 Is and £2 Ss. Birthday Welter Hack Handicap— Monligo 1, Compass 2, Pawa 3. Scratched—Splendid Idea, Devonia, Domain, Mataari, Hippodrome. Time, lmin 3-lsec. Dividends, £33 3s and £3 Is. ACCEPTANCES. The following are the acceptances for the second day:— Telegraph Hack— f> furlongs— Splendid Idea Bst 91b, Mataari Bst 71b, Armameto Bst 41b, The Voucher Bst 21b, Vardo Bst, Tupono 7st 131b, Lothair and Tekainui 7st 81b, Aotea 7st lib, Playmate 7st 31b, Rosewood 7st 21b, St Maria, Pat, Moata, Sir Galahad, Goldfield, and Miss Adeline 7st. Hnia Handicap, 1 mile—Lyrist 9st, Black Reynard Bst Gib, Boarrasque 7et 131b, Ellerton 7st Gib, Martello 7st 51b, Maui 7st Sib, Hatloy Cat illb, Mussel, Bon hour, Rifleuiaid, Maharauui, Flotilla, Sir Percivalo, Rose Petal and Variation Cat 71b.

Second Hack Hurdles, 1% mile. —Silverlene Hat 21b, Black Squall lCst, Jack Pot 9st 131b, Gatspaw Vet 91b, Hokio 9st 71b, Gold Seal 9at 21b, Domain and Matatari 9at. Stewards' Hack Handioap, 7 furlongs—Aboriginal 9et, Spendid Idea Bst 71b, Recreation and Mataari Bst 41b, Gold Guard aud Silver Lead :Bst lib, Fytchley 7st 91b Compass 7Ht 81b, Houyhnhmn 7st 61b, Miss Lancelot 7sfc, Landwsru 6st 131b, White Squall 6st 71b. Railway Handioap, G furlongsMedallist Bsh 81b, St. Claimer Bst <3lb, Gawain and Contender Bst 41b, Marguerite 7at 131b, Jolly Friar 7st 101b, Delamere 7st 71b, Aboriginal 7st 41b, Sardonyx 7st 21b, Mussel Gat 91b, Flotilla, Furneaax, and Tondergliie 6st 71b,

Ohau Welter Hack, 1 mile—Maharauui 9st 81h, Prospector 9st 21b, Montigo 9st, Devonia and Lingerer Bst 121b, Compass Bst 101b, Pawa Bat 61b, Tangerine and Nero Bst 31b, Champion and Pomegranate Bst. j Final Hack Scurry, 5 turnings! (weight Bst 71b)—Eruption, War Dog, General Peel, Kuku, Tambour Major, Kai Errin, Rangibauta, Waioola, Paroquet, Bandsman, Monsieur Benucairo, Ensign, Camp Fire, Wahanga and Miss Riwaka. AUCKLAND RACES. A JOCKEY SERIOUSLY INJURED. AUCKLAND, June 4. The Auckland Racing Club's Great Northern meeting was continued to day. Tho attendance was good. Sol, who won the Great Northern Steeplechase, was responsible for a eood performance. in the Remnera Hurdles Silicia fell and S. Eergnn, who was riding tho horse, had his spine fractured. His condition is serious. Tho sum of £15,283 ]os was p&ssed through the totalisator. Results: — Orakei Hurdles, 1% mile.—Liberator 1, Ocrporal 2, Convoy 3. Scratched—futegrily. Time, 3miu 28 l-ssec. Dividend, £3 4h. Ranfurly Welter, 1 mile.—Tro- • phme 1, Franklin 2, Baltimore 3. Scratched—Seabird. Dividends, £4 14s and £1 3s M_„t££^;_„JC—.----"gre!aT'n^ CHASE, of 700 sovs; about 3)4 miles. W. C. Morgan's br g Sol, syrs, by Soulc—Lorelei, list 31b ' (Wilson) 1 Swimmer, lOst 71b (Howard) 2 Baritone. 93t 71b (Howie) 3 Scratched Cannougato, Hakarnia, Weary Bill and South Star. Sol took charge at the top of the hill tho last time round, and won comfortably by four lengths. Time, i Bmin 17 3-sseo. Dividends, £3 14s and £4 33. ~, Remnera Hurdles, 2 miles—Cavalry 1, Romany King 2, Ability 3. All started. Time, 3mm 54 1 ssec. Dividends, £7 3s and £ll ss. Prince of Wales Handicap, 7 furlongs Waikato 1. Apologue 2, Rookby 3. Soratched—Le Beau and Kola Nip. Time, lmin 32sec. Dividends, £34 18s and £8 17s. Tally-ho Steeplechase, about 3 miles.—Hakaraia 1, Cansongate 2, Roseplot 3. Also started—Sudden, Time, 6miu 36 3 sseo. Dividend, £3 12s. Pony Welter Handioap, 6 furlongs —Storyteller 1, Forth 2, Merry Delaval 3. All started. Time, lmin 22seo. Dividend, £2 19a. ' DUNEDIN RACES. SECOND DAY. DUNEDIN, June 4. Results:— , Fairfield Hurdles, 1% mile—Magnificent 1, Carlo 2, Roller 3. Rongoa also started. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 36 2-ssec. 1 Dividend, £2. A protest for alleged inconsistent running was dismissed. Silverttream Hack, 5 furlongs— The Seer 1, The Normau 2, Disappointment 3. Eight others started. Won easily by ten lengths. Time, lmin 8880. Dividends, £6 8s and £2 4s. Invernay Welter, 6 furlongs—Replete 1, Grandstand 2, Tirole 3. Also started—Gorton, Mondjik and Natalie. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 23 3-ssec. Dividends, £4 14s and 16s.

PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, of 150 bovb; 1 mile. Anollodoris, 7st 121b 1 Stepenfeldt, 6st 81b 2 Beau Seaton, 6st 31b 3 Also started—Red Gauntlet, Manjess, Abusive, Captain Kettle. Bill Perkins collided with a buggy on the way to the course and did not start, though taken to the post Won easily by a length. Time, lniin 53sec. Dividends, £ll2s and £3 10s. Riccarton Welter Hack, 6 furlongs—Sahara 1, Gypsobel 2, Sam Weller 3. All Btarted. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 23 2-ssec. Dividend, £5 2s and £3. Wairongoa Handioap, 6 furlongs. ■—Zetland 1, Replete 2, Rosebloom 3. Soratohed—-Apollodoris and Bill Perkins. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 21 2-sseo. Dividend, £3. Farewell Handioap, 6 furlongs— Grandstand 1, Ouirosettia 2, Manjess 3. Also started—Beau Seaton, Prince Lorie, Count Gorton, Stepenfeldt, Battler, Toney and The Brat, i Won by three parts of a length. Time, lmin 22 3-ssec. Dividends, £4 2s and £4 Bs. AUSTRALIAN RACES. Received June 4, 7.23 p.m. SYDNEY, June 4. There was fine weather for the races. In the Steeplechase Up-to-date was the only one to finish. The others fell. There were four starters. Betting—-5 to 4 against Up-to-date, 2 to 1 Auriculum, 4 to 1 Kaffir, 7 to 1 W.H.A. Time, 7min 35sec. Prince of Wales Stakes.—Tatterdemalion 1, Clonsilla 2, Binnia 3. Twelve starters. Won by a length. TJme, 2min 24><seo, MELBOURNE, June 4. Birthday Handicap. —Boabdil 1, Bright Beauty 2, Florin 3. There were eight starters. Betting—s to 4 on Boabdil, 9 to 2 against Bright Beauty, 10 to 1 Florin. Won comfortably by a length and three quarters. Time, 2niin 39%5e0.