WELLINGTON R.C. WINTER MEETING.

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12889, 21 July 1913, Page 7

WELLINGTON R.C. WINTER MEETING.

CONCLUDING DAY

(Per Pr>:>^ -\*«f>f»!atifyiJ.> WELLINGTON, July 19

The winter meeting of the Wellington Racing Club concluded to-day in dull and drizzling weather, but despite this fact there was a Large attendance. The course was heavy and the times ■were very, slow, although the racing was interesting. The stipendiary stewards held an inquiry into the handling of Paritutu and Haskayne. The Iformer, who was ridden by R. Thompson, started in the July Steeplechase, and was unplaced, while the latter won the Winter Oats. In both instances, as the official report puts it, " some advice was tendered" and no further action taken. The business at the totalisator was again brisk, the sum of-£30,457 going through the machine, as o gainst £21.000 for the corresponding day at the previous winter fixture, "making-a-total for ib o meeting of £5.6,034 10s., as against £34,603 for the 1912 meeting. ■ ReOnslow Handicap.—l Kaniki, 913 (W. Price) 1; 4 Amber and White, 9.0, (W. Ryan), 2; 10 Black Lupin, 9.0 (L. Nodder), 3." Also started: 7 Oo\,n Pearl 11.5 (W. Young), 11 Leopuki 9.10, me 5 lbs allowance (G Francis), 5 Theodore 9.12 (S. Reid), 8 Paoli 9 9 (J: O'Shea), 2 Styx 9.8 (Teiford), 3 Gnome 9 7 (F. D! Joncis), 6 Taimanupo 9.1 (B. Deeloy), 2 Te Kahurangi 9.0 (R. Hatch), 12 Silkweb 9.0 (Childs), 9 Turna 9.0 .(\V Bell). Styx and •te Kahurangi were bracketed on the totalisator. At the start Te Kahurangi went to the front tne resL of the field being- bundled. Tiirodore supplanted Te Kahurangi at the four furlongs post, .but he soon lost his position to Amber and White, which led into the straight. Here Kaniki put in his claim, and coming on Avon, pulling up by a length, a length and a half separating the second and third. Styx was fourth, and Taoli fifth. Time 1 mm 20 4.-5 seca. Second Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase.—l 2 Grit Lawless, 9.7 (A. Simpkms), 1; 5 Bismarck 10.4 (T. Jones) _2; 'i Tim Doolan 10.47 inc. 5 lbs. allowance (P Patterson) 3. Also started: 6 Daylight Bill 10.4 (H. Thompson), 2 Windage 10.0 (R. Gray), 9 Pukeroa 9.10 (W. J. Porter), 11 Oakley 9.9, Car 9.12.,(T. N. Jones), 7 Fond Memory 9.7 (L. Traill), 8 Westerley 9.7 (H. Coker), 4 Wro Atu, 9.7 (H. MoSweeney), 3 Waiaip_9.7 (J. Deerey) and 10 Silver Monarch 9.7 (S Crawford). Riro Atu led over the first fence, but going out of the straight Silver Monarch and Westerley were ab the head of affairs, with Windage and Daylight Bill. in cloae attendance. Westeriay ran off at the third -fence. Windage was in front of Daylight Bill and Silver Monarch, as^ th© field passed the six furlongs post,'the rest being strung 4git., As they swung into the straight Windage was still leading Daylight Bill, with Waiaio iat the head of the others. -Itiro Atu" ran off at the stand. Waiaio rjan up to Windage at the back, but the former made a faulty jump, and this'spoiied his chan-" ces. Passing the" six furlong poet the last time round, Bismarck'began to ; improve; his position, and was at the head of affairs when they entered the straight, but Grit Lawless was seen to be coming fast, and gradually overhauling the leader. Won by a length and., a half, the third horse two lengths away. Fond Memory was fourth. Time smm 54 3-5 sees. . i

Crofton Handican.—l-. 1 Commotion, 9.13 (W, Ryan). 1?6 Waitoto, 9.13 (S. Reid), 2; 9 Sir Donald, 9.0 (W. Ferris), 3. Also started: 4 Heather 10.3 (Telford) 2 Braeburn 10.0 (Deeley), 5 St. ■Serf 9.8 (L. Nodder), 3 tiwari 9.6 (F. D. Jones), 11 Lord Rilcheran, 9.0 (A. Watson), 12 Soporific' 9.0 (W. Young), 10 Grandee 9.0 (W. Ayre), 7 Elevated 9.0 (J. O'Shea), 8 Otaraia 9.0 (W. Price). Fron? a good start. Sir Donald was tho" first to show out, but after going a. furlong Heather and Elevatedl took command. When heads were turned for home. Waitoto was in front, with the rest of the field close up. Commotion then put in his claim and won nicely by a length, Sir Donald a good third, and Otaraio fourth. Time 1 mm. 37 2-5 sees.

July Steeplchase, of 400 soys.-. two miles and a half.—J. R. McDonald's bk g Tho Native, 11.4 (H. MoSweeney), 1; 2 J. Williamson's Hautere, 11-0 (A. Julian), 2; 4 T. D. Gordon's Napper •r*ndy, 9.7 (J. Deerey), 3. Also ran: 3 Pa-ritutu 11.8 (R. Thompson), 5 Sportsman 9.11 (F. Ellis), 7 Donzel 9.10 (L. Tnaiiji, 6 Waitarero 9.9 (J. Hughes). 8 Kaiora 9.7 (W. Feilding).. Donzel led over the first jump, but Napper Tandy soon assumed' the lead, followed by Donzel, Sportsman,. The Native, Hautore, Paritutu and Waitarere. Donzel headed the field «£ain at the fence at the back, where Sportsman turned turtln. Passing the six furlongs post, Donzol was still at the head of affairs, with Hiauter© and Napper Tandy following in that order. This wae m«Tintai"f<| ir<>ins; nast the stand. At the hack of the course Hautero dropped in fourth position and Tho Native moved up. Donzol came to grief at the log fonce. leaving Fha Native in command. Hatftere again improved his position passing, the six furlongs -post, and was on te,rms with' The Native. The latter, however, was coing well and shook off the Auckland horso beforo the next fence was reached, where Kiaora fell. Paritutu and Waitarero were still in the rear. The Native was first over tbo honeoon. and won easily by eight lengths, Napper Tandy about half a" furlongr away, third. P-aritutu was fourth and Waitarere fifth. Time 5 mm 40 2-5 sees.

Winter Oats Handicap.—2 Haskayne, 10.5 (W Ryan). 1; Kifrain. 10.0 *(W. Youn</>, 2; 3 Diavolo 9.10 (B. Deeley), 3. £lm started: 5 Domino 10.9 (J. O'Shea). 6 .Sir Knox 9.5 (Telford), 11 Toner 9.7 (W. Prioo), 10 Semaphore 9.3 (Berry). 7 Negative 9.4 (Francis), 13 Ceylon 9.4, Car 9.5 (S. Reid), 12 Ot.ahu 0.3 (Lam bow), 4 Royal Arms 9.3 (Hatch), H Trviotdalo 9.3 (F. D. Jones), 8 Redloh P.I (Conquest). lioya! Arms led a. bunched fiold for a couple of furlongs. At the six furlong po«t Teriotdale ran un to Royal Arms, Redloh. Kilrain and Haakaync being at the head of the oth*rß. Kilrain find Ditrolo were the most prominent as th«j r«acli«»d th« «tr«i>rht. ( Htir* Haflfcayn* threif out a cB*Il«ag0 «nd, finish ing fall «f t amiin^ vwi ;by

three lengths, with Diavolo two lengths away third. Then came Domino and Ota. j liv, wiih Semaphore last. Time 1 mm. ;' 4.9 1-5 sees. j Final Hurdles.—2 Darby Paul 10.1 (Jones), lj 4 Stevens 9.11 (E. Ferris), 12; 10 Rod Earl 9.8 (Ellis), 3. Also started : 3 Coronetted 10.5 (Deerey), 1 Bol- ' Jin 10.3 (A. Julian), 7 Kauroa 9.11 (\\: Adams), 6 Watclichain 9.8 (N. Trail!), 5 Aberbrothock 9.6 (.R. Young),. 9 Eu'roco 9.6 (A. Simpkins), 8 Cally Bridge 9.5 (T. N. Jones), and 11 Waione 9.0 (MoSweeney). A good start was expected, and Aberbrothock immediately raced to the front, followed by Rod Karl and Darby Paul. Cally Bridge fell at the fence at the top of the straight. The order'was practically unchanged going out of the straight, but passing the six furlong post Coronetted was leading Darby Paul and Aberbrothock. Coronetted fell at the, half-mile j post, leaving Darby Paul at the head of alFairs^ with Kauroa second. The latter stumbled at the last fence, but Adams made a good recovery. Darby Paul was left well out in the lead, and won by three lengths from Stevens, who w*as a head in front of Red Earl, who beat Aberbrothock by a similar distance. Time 3 mm 30 2-5 sees. Kia Ora Handicap.—Kew 10.5 (W. Pnce) 4 1; Axis 9.1 (W. Bell), 2; 5 Tree- Lucerne 9.7 (L. Nodder), 3. Also started: Field Force 9.8 (F. D. Jones), George 9.7 (J. O'Shea), Waidemar 9.4 (B. Deeley), Silver Ros o 9.0 (J. Conquest), Lady Vladimir 9.0 (Crawford), Uolyvc-ell 9,.0 (Miller), and Asche 9.4 , (car. 9.2) (N. Traill). From a- good start Kew was the first to show out, followed by George and Field Force, with Axis and Tree Lucerne afc th© head of the others. The order was maintained until the top of tho straight was reached, where Field Force dropped back. Kew easily maintained his position, and beat Axis by a length, a similar distance separating the second and third. Time 1 mir. 22 2-5 sees. .