WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 12882, 24 September 1909, Page 6

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB.

SPRING MEETINC. Successful Opening Day. The springlike weather in which the Wanganm Jockey Club's meeting opened yesterday continued throughout tne afternoon, and a splendid day's sport was provided those who attended, it is probable tne fact that the second ballot in connection with tlie Eangitikei election was being held lept a goodly number away as "the attendance, was not so large as anticipated, though still very satisfactory. Compared with last year's opening day the tote returns showed a decrease of £399, the figures being— £79B6 in 1908, and yesterday. As there is every, prospect of a continuance .of fine weather there should be a big attendance to-mor-row, when the meeting will be brought to a close, and the probablities are that last year's tote returns will be at least equalled. It is worthy of note that not one favourite got h° me yesterday, and the dividends were very good right through. The good fields, splendid racing, and downfall of the favourites bore added testimony, to the excellence of the work don 6by Mr George Morse, the Club's handicapper, and thai popular official is deserving" of great credit. A feature of the Wanganui Club's meetiUg has always been the efficiency shown by the clerical staft, and it is safe to say that so loi»g as Mr W. Hall, the present secretary, is at the head of affairs, , with" his assistants— Messrs Williamson, Crowley, Smith, Mountfort, and Bobbins — the high standard set in the past will be fully maintained, yesterday's programme was carried out in a style reflecting most creditably on all concerned, and enhancing the pleasure of the day's sport muchly. The following were the concluding results :^— PUTCKI HACK EACE HANDICAP, of 100 eovs; 1 taile. / Mrs E. C. Glesons br g CAPTAIN BELL, 4 yrs, by The Officer— Moua Bell, 7.2 <,E. Lowe) 1 Mr S. S. Pitt's b g TIMOTHY, 5 y>e, 7.5 and 21b3 over (F. Cress) 2 Mr E. W.Paterson's b g MISCAST, 4 yrs, 8.10 (L. Wilson) 3 Dr. Shimose, 8.8 (H. Copestake) 0 Twinkle, 7.8 and slbs over (C. Jenkins) 0 . Mildura, 7.6 (W. Ayres) 0 : Dervish, 7.3 (T. Carroll) 0 Cauldron/ 7.2 (F. Coleman) 0 (Winner trained by owner). The start was a good one, Twinkle, Cauldron and Dervish were racing together in the van after going a furlong, l'hen Twinkle drew ahead, being- followed by Dervish down the back stretch. Rounding the bend, Dervish was in command, with Timothy and Captain Bell closing up. Dervish led into the straight, but was passed by Timothy and Captain Bell. Timothy looked to have the race > won a furlong from home, but Captain Bell finished gamely, and snatched the victory by a long neck, Miscast being a length away third. Time, 1.48 2-5. SPEING HANDICAP, of 150 soys; one mile. Mr G. H. Gibson's c g COEONETTED, 4 yrs, by Coronet — Bau Eau, 7.5 (F. Coleman) 1 Mr F. Tilley's b f LADY LUCY, 4 yrs, 6.10 (E. Young) 2 Mr G. Clareburt's b f LADY MENSCHIKOFF, 4 yrs, 7.0 (E. Lowe)... 3 All Eed, 9.11 (C. Jenkins) 0 Irish Eifle, 8.7 .(W. Young) 0 Eoosevelt, * 813 « (F» Cress) 0 Mahuta, 8.1 (W. Price) 0 Pohutu, 7.12 (S. Sceats) 0 Mendip, 7.5 (W. Ayres) 0 Diamond .Star, 7.4 (H. Watson) 0 Guiding Step, 6.7 (T. Carroll) 0 (Winner trained by owner.) The start was. a beautiful one. Irish Eifle and Lady , Lucy were the first to become prominent,' the former leading round the back stretch, where he had Eoosevelt as his nearest attendant, with Lady Lucy third. Coming round the bend Lady Lucy forged ahead, followed by Lady Menschikoff, Irish Eifle dropping back. All Eed appeared to be making a move up here, but Lady Lucy swept into .- it -night with a length's lead of Lady ieasn. i c.iff. At the distance Coronetted ......_ ...w. „ riae run, and being splendidly ridacn, graduaSy got up to Lady Lucy, and, wearing her down, won by a neck, with the third a length away. All Eed was fourth. Time, lmin 46sec. NOTES .ON THE RACING. Six N.Z. Cup candidates were seen out yesterday, viz., All Eed, Lady Lucy, Eoosevelt, Wimmera, Guiding Step, and Bridge. Of this lot Lady Lucy was the only one to run. into a place, the daughter of Seaton Delaval — Hilda getting second in the Spring Handicap. All Eed looked well to the eye, and was made favourite in the Spring, but dwelt a bit at the start and got chopped out, losing several lengths. When he got a chance he began to make up his leeway fast, and finished fourth. The race should have the effect of sharpening the son of Stepniak — Madder up. Judging by the fine run she put in it is probable that Nicotine would have won the Flying Handicap had she started better. She was slow to begin, but came with a ereat rattle at the finish, and was only just beaten by Gold Lace. True Shot, the winner df'the Maiden, paid a big price. Carbine's grand^daughter is a fine looking bay filly, and she ran in a very pleasing style. She should be heard of again shortly. Idealism got all the worst of the start, but was galloping very strongly at the finish. Marshall was also unlucky in the early part of the race, but showed up well afterwards. . i In Celaeno George Price has got hold of a very promising- three-year-old filly by Pilgrim's Progress— Aello. She put in a great sprint over the last furlong, and momentarily appeared to be going to win, but True Shot stalled her off. The field which lined up for the Guineas was a good one, and looked a very even lot, Broadsword and Lady 'Medall ; &r having most supporters, TaiwAaM being- the outsider of the party. Meriwa (by Merriwec—Lady Ueleu), played up, a lot dt the start, lashing ti.l iiecly. He had not goue far before he crossed his- legs and cam© down, and spectators held, their breath for a moment fearing that Luke Wilson would be seriously lurt as> he was thrown forward. There was an audible sigh W relief when he was seen to pick himself up and walk off-the 4>curse. Meyiwa was'suiiFosed by some to have a big chance. Xlyphone was being hailed as fcho winner as they rounded the bend, but when Jenkins called on Lady Medallist, the St Alwyne filly answered in the gamest possible manner, and shot tq the front, winning nicely from Broadsword, who came with a strong run. Taiwhaki ran well, the daughter of Menscbikoff finishing a good third. ° " Bridge did not shape in a style likely to encourage those who Jiave supported urn for the N.Z. Cup, but there is no telling what improvement he may make . before then. Belario was sent out favourite in the big iurdles, but jumped very badly, and never looked like winning. Old Exmoor, who al1 ways rune ,well here, led the field for over

a mile, but though he struggled along gamely to the end was baaten by Mount Cook, <iv whom J. Morris' rode'a well' judged race. Chase Mab gave ♦»■ very disappoiuting display. Waimarnia added another win to In; credit in the Hack Hurdles, in which tho Mahaki gelding carried top weight. Wiv ral was the popular pick, but after leading for a mile or so, and jumping oeautifully, lie gave way to Waimaria. Moose finished yery fast, but was just beaten for second place. The Birkenhead gelding Miscast carred most money in the Putiki Hack Eace, hi which eight started, Waiata being withdrawn. Dervish ran well for three-quart-ers of a mile, *n fact looked all over a winner entering the Straight. Timothy and Captain Bell got Up to him dt the distance, and when given a cut with the whip 110 seemed to stop to nothing, Captain Bel winning a fine raoe, and paying the second biggest dividend of the day, just a little less than. True Shot paid. Four N.Z. Cup candidates wer§ in th^ field for the Spring Handicap, viz.. All Eed, Eoosevelt, Lady Lucy, and (jfuidtnT Step. So far as appearance's went Lady Lucy looked perhaps the most forward of ■these, though the other three also strirped well,' and in capital condition to b<? wound up for the big event." The eleven starters were sent away in almost nerfect Hue by Mr J. Coombe, and a splendid rarwas witnessed. Irish' "Rifle ran. well for six furlongs, when he dropped- 'Tack, an'l Lady Lucy took dommatad. The'FordeUtrained filly looked all over a winner half way up the straight, but young- F. Colemau brought Coronetted along with <t £reat rattle over the last furlong, and afiep ma. set' to, squeezed liis moun' home by a neck. It was a capital bit of riding. Mr Jas. Coombe, who officiated as.starte~ yesterday, i« to be heartily congratulated on the excellence of his work. There was not a single bad start during- the day, while in some of- the events the fields wer^ let go in almost perfect line, particularly in the last race— the Spring Handicapin which Mr Coombe excelled himself, ami' was deservedly applauded for the skilful way in which he manipulated the barrier. ACCEPTANCES FOE SECOND DAY. The following acceptances have been received for to-morrow's races: — OWEN HANDICAP, 6 furlongs, st lbs Gold Lace '. 8 .8 Irish Eifle 8 7 Longner : 8 2 Boanerges '7 0 MOUTOA HACK, 6 furlongs. st lbs Miscast 8 12 Dr. Shimose 8 6 Shannon Lass 8 5 Waiata .....". 8 0 Captain Bell 7 13 Kilindini 7 10 Latchet 7 10 Twinkle 7 9 ! Thetis " 7 -7 Dervish 7 2 Appolonaris : 7 2 Colossus , 7 0 Silva : 7 0 BRUNSWICK HURDLES, 1* miles. 5 'st lbs Maidi 11 7 Exmoor 11 5 Bclario 10 5 Mount Cook 10 2 Whatakura 10 1 Anemone f ...': 9 0 AEAMOHO HUEHLESV^Ii miles. ~ > "", st lbs Waimaria. .-../.. ..P. 12 5 Wirral :.....'! 10 9 Whirar>er ."....• :.V..1.. 10 2 Chase Mab i .' 9 5 Clemency .' 9 5 Waipunehu ..-. 9 3 Moose ■ A 9 2 HIGGIE HANDICAP, 1J miles. ! st lbs Irish Rifle '.:'.> 8 4 Coronetted :.".... 8 2 Eoosevelt '.; 8 1 Mahuta 7 13 Swimming Belt "..".... 7 12 Sir Prize 7 10 Wimmera 7 8 Lady Menschikoff 7 3 Diamond Star 7 1 Lady Lucy 7 1 EAILWAY HACK, 6 furlongs, st lbs Dr. Shimose 8 6 Shannon Lass 8 5 Waiata 8 0 Captain Bell 7 13 Kilindini 7 10 Debonair© 7 10 Timothy 7 10 Idealism 7 4 MAEANGAI HANDICAP; 1 mile, st lbs Lady Medallist 8 3 Longner 7 9 Expansion 7 5 Mendip 7 3 Bridge 6 10 Mildura .' 6-7 Guiding^ Step 6 7