SPORTING.

Waipa Post, Volume VI, Issue 277, 2 January 1914, Page 3

SPORTING.

Kihikihi Hack Racing Club,

The annual meeting of the Kihikihi Racing Club took place yesterday under ideal weather conditions. The course was in very good order, and the seven races on the grogramme were well congested. Mr A. Verner’s chestnut ■ mare —Merry Widow accounted for both the Cup and the Flying Handicap, the win in each case being a very popular one. The horses, on the whole, behaved well at the post, and Mr W. Kay got them away on very even terms. There were several close finishes during the day which spoke well for Mr H. Weal’s handicapping. The judges (Messrs. , G. McGhee and M. McFlynn) ? carried out their duties well, and 1 their decisions were never questioned. The secretary (Mr C. O’Brien) and his committee did all in their power to ensure the success of the meeting —which undoubtedly was an enjoyable one from every point of view. There were no accidents nor anything to mar the enjoyment of the day. The attendance was good, but, it

was stated, no so large as on previous occasions. Among the visitors present was Mr J. A. Young, M.P. for Waikato. , Following are the results : Handicap Hurdles, of 15 sovs, Iy 2 miles. rMr W. Thompson’s gr g Hukurere, 9.9 ••• 1 Mr J. A. Delaney’s b g Winhaston, 10.5 2 Scratched, Seawind. Both horses negotiated the first hurdle safely, but they refused at the second obstacle, where Winhaston lost his rider s The latter, however, was remounted, and on a second attempt to jump the obstacle both horses succeeded. Once over the hurdle Hukurere began to draw away, and although Winhaston managed to reduce the gap, failed to catch the grey, who jumping well, won easily by six lengths. Maiden Handicap, of 10 sovs ; six furlongs. Mr T. Stringer’s b m Lady

Betty, 9.0 I Mr Arthur Mold’s b g Caprice, 8.9 2 T. A. Garmons way’s b m Miss Spalpeen, 8.9 ... 3 Also started : Seba and Seawind. From an even start Lady Betty shot to the front, and was never headed. She was closely followed by Caprice, which, at the bend, put in a determined challenge, but was beaten by two lengths, Miss Spalpeen being three lengths further back. Kihikihi Cup, of 20 sovs ; lYz miles. Mr A. Verper’s ch m Merry Widow, 7.10 ... ... 1 Mr J. A. Delaney’s b g Winhaston, 8.2 2 Mr T. A. Garinonsway’s I 4 g Weka, 8.4 3

Also started: Malation King, Honour Bright. Some slight delay was caused at the start, but when the flag fell Winhaston was the first to show out, after which came Merry Widow and Weka. Going round the back the first time Merry Widow passed Winhaston, and they raced in that order past the stand. Maintaining her lead, Merry Widow won by a length and a half from Winhaston, Weka being some distance away third. Wighton Stakes Handicap, • of 10 sovs. Mr Harry Harris’s b g Arawa,

9.0 ... ••• 1 Mr T. Garmon sway’s b m La Sylph, 7.12 2 Scratched—Virtue and Caprice. Passing the stafid the' first time Arawa led by a length, and gradually increased the distance between them, eventually winning by five lengths. Waipa District Handicap, of 10 sovs, one mile. Mr A. Mold’s b g Caprice, 7.7 I Mr T. Stringer’s b m Lady

Betty, 7-12 2 Mr C. Walker’s b m Firefly, 7.7 3 Also started—Seba, Honour Bright. The colours of Caprice were prominent when the field had settled down, after which came Lady Betty, Firefly, Seba and Honour Bright. That was the order the first time round, when Firefly began to make a forward move, but failed to get nearer than third. Flying Handicap, of 12 sovs, six furlongs. Mr A. Verner’s ch m Merry Widow, 8.0 I Mr Harry Harris’ b g Arawa 9-4 2 Mr J. A. Delaney’s b g Winhasten, 8.8 3 Also started —Weka, Hukurere, Sea Wind. Arawa took the lead with Merry Widow, Sea Wind, and W’oihasten as his nearest attend-

ants. When half the had been covered, Merry Widow jfcsumed command andled Arawa jpp<> rest being some distance IpPivuy headed by Hukurere. rs Merry Widow maintained her ■ ie’ad and won by two lengths. Forced Handicap, of 8 sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr C. Walker’s b m Firefly, 8.0 I Mr Harry Harris’s b g Arawa, 9.12 .. 2 Mr T. Garmonsway’s b m La Sylph, 7.12 ... ... ... 3 Also started, Luminator and Miss Spalpeen. Firefly and Luminator caused some trouble at the starting post, being anxious to get away. When a start was effected, Arawa showed the way,

closely followed by La Sylph and Lu min a tor. Along the back stretch Firefly came through, and a good race ensued between Arawa and Firefly, the latter beating her rival by a length, after a splendid race.

AUCKLAND RACES,

DERBY DAY. There was a large attendance at Ellerslie yesterday, being the third day of the A.R.C. Summer Meeting. The big classical event, The Great Northern Derby, was won by Che J ubim. Following are the results :

Ferguson Handicap. Antiphone I. Hestoritte 2. Belasco 3' Time 1 15. 4'5New Year Hurdles. Sandy Paul I. Umeraboy 2. Merrimax 3. Time 3.48. 2-5. Great Northern Derby—Cherubim I, Renaldo 2, Marshal McDonald 3- Time 2.37 4-5-Newmarket Handicap Postillion I, Beldame 2, Tatterley 3. Time 1.13 4-5. A.R.C. Handicap —Sea Pink I, Colonel Soult 2, Jolie Fille 3. Time 2.34. Midsummer Handicap—Fabrikoff I, Pussit'orm 2, Mullingar 3. Time 1.1.

Maiden Handicap—Banian I, Moddite 2, Unity 3. Time 1.40 4-5- „ , . Glasgow Handicap —Culprit I, Tattoo 2, Royal Irish 3. Time 1.28 2.5. N

At the Auckland Trotting Clubs meeting, which was concluded on Wednesday, Mr Geo. Paul’s horse, Miss Salisbury, was second in the New Year Handicap.