AUCKLAND R.C. WINTER MEETING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 23, 3 June 1908, Page 57

AUCKLAND R.C. WINTER MEETING.

A SUCCESSFUL DAY’S RACING WAIPU WINS THE BIG EVENT. 'rhe opening day’s racing In connection with the Auckland Racing Club's Winter Meeting took place at Ellerslie on Saturday last. With the exception of one or two light showers, the weather was fine, but the racing track was very heavy, ana the times recorded were consequently slow. The attendance was hardly up to expectations, although there was a full* sprinkling of Southern visitors.

Notwithstanding the recent wet weather, the lawn and surroundings presented a pretty eppetyance, which reflects great credit on the caretaker, Mr C. Lilli, and his staff.

Mr R. B. Leek Officiated ns judge, Mr A. Kohn as timekeeper, and Mr C. O’Connor as starter, the latter gentleman being at the top of his form.

The raring throughout the day was interesting, the Club's handicapper, Mr Geo. Morse, coming out of the ordeal well.

As is usual at Ellerslie, the conduct of the day’s sport by the secretary (Mr J. F. Hartland) and the various officiate under him left absolutely t.othlng to be desired, everything passing off without a hitch.

THE STEWARDS. The stewards were together on one occasion (after the Maiden Hurdle Race), when the rider and trainer of Noteorinl were before them to explain that horse’s running, and after bearing statements expressed themselves as not altogether being satisfied, but fook no further action. THE TOTALISATORS. With only a moderate attendance, it was not expected that the imichines would handle a large amount, but. on the whole, the amount passoo through by Messrs 11. 11. llayr ami staff, £10,<)2.\ was fairly satisfactory. The sum handled is a decrease of £5930 10/ on last year's amount, when, however, the double machine registered £2092, while no bookmakers were present, as on this occasion, when thirtyone paid a license fee of £2O 10/. This returns the good sum of £635 10/, so that really the financial aspect !<s much better than last year. THE RACING. Very little interest was attached to the three opening events, which fell to Good Faith, Waucjiope. and Pierre respectively, hut with the saddling up of the candidates for the big event of the day, the Great Northern Hurdles, the excitement began t » make itself manifest, and the various contestants were, for the most part, surrounded by their numerous friends. The Wanganui Century Hurdle Race winner, Waipu, was made a strong favourite, and the son of Torpedo looked a picture. Paritutu was second in demand, and no fault could l»e found with his condition, although his forelegs were encased in baud ages. Sol was almost as well backed ns Paritutu, hut the game little son of Soult hardly looked quite ready for the fray, being a trifle on the big side. Aorangi had a lot of supporters, as did Omati, and Hie iattei was probably one of the fittest horses In the field. None of the others were backed to any extent, the three outsiders being Loch Fyne, Cavaliero, and Cutragno. When they lined up at the post Caval loro was in No. 1 position. Sol being next: then came Paritutu, Dolores, Lady Hune, and Loch Fyne, while Landlock was on the extreme outside.

With Landlock in the field some delay was expected, but very little time was cut to waste, and the fourteen runners were let go by Mr O’Connor to a beautiful start, and as they raced to the first fence in a line extending right across the course, they presented a sight to make the heart of the most pessimistic rejoice. Landlock was first to break the line, but his leadership was short-lived, and when they settled in their places, Omati was In pride of position, with Paritutu and Aorangi as his nearest attendants, and this tno were the leading division till just on three furlongs from home, when an unfortunate mishap brought them down (Dolores also falling), and robbed the race of a lut or interest. Through the accident, Waipu and Bcl were left with the race to themselves, the favourite eventually prevailing by two lengths, alter a great struggle over the last three furlongs, and thus breaking the long run of bad luck which lias tilth erto followed the winner of the Wanganui race. Wnlpu’s victory makes the second win in succession for Mr Douglas, although probably it will be accounted as a lucky victory. At the time of the mishap, Aorangi was going great guns, and seemed to have the race in his keeping, while Paritutu was in a nice, handy position, and may have been troublesome. Waipu and Sol also were both galloping strongly, anil had there been no mishap, the race should have proved a most interesting and exciting one. Previous winners of the race are:— WINNERS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE.

Sire: Torpedb, by Musket from Fanny Fisher, by Ftehermaw from Coquette. Dam: Ua. by Mute from Waltirt, by Musket from Uira. The Cornwall Handicap produced a field of eight, the Sylvia Park gelding, Blahmanul icing made a slightly better favourite than Bobrlkoff. The latter waa nlwny« in a good position, ».nd when his rider asked him for a final effort, he responded generously, eventually winning a good race by a bare length.

The Ladies’ Bracelet fell <o Bellirio by two lengths from Ahrl, ami the final even if. the Members* Handicap, to Foremost.

maiden steeplechase handicap, of 150sovs. Distance, about two miles and a-balf. Mr F. P. Selby’s b g Good Faith (Mr Selby), syrs, 9.7 1 Mr 11. Munn's b m Cinque (Barron), aged, 1O.<» ; O Aiiss t. Daley's b in Lady Lanta (Raynor), aged, 9.9 3 Also started; Bull worth, 10.0; Matakoklrl, 9.7. When they started to their work, BullWorth was showing the way, slightly in advance of Matakoklrl, with Lady Lanta, Cinque, and Good Faith following in that order. Dacing at the double. Bullworth was still the leader. Lady Lanta being second, followed by Matakokiri, Cinque, and Good Faith. At the old water. Bullworth struck and came down, leaving Lady Lanta in the lead, but when the fence at the 6 furlong post was reached the quartet were all abreast. After jumping. Good Faith rushed to the front, and showed the way up the hill, half a dozen lengths in front of Cinque, with Lady Lanta Close up. At the sod wall leading into the course proper, Cinque was almost on terms with Good Faith, and the pair raced in close <*onipany to the last fence, after jumping which Good Faith drew out, eventually finishing up a winner by three lengths. Lady Lanta was fifty lengths further back third, and Bull worth, which was remounted, fourth. Time, 4.57. Bullworth was favourite. JERVOIS HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Distance, five furlongs. Mr W. C. Ring's b c Wauehope, 3yrs, 9.6 1 Whittaker Mr T. Wyllie's br g Dogger Bank, 4yrs, Ryan Mr J. Murphy's ch g Octoroon, 4yrs, 9.1 3 Also started: Lucio. 9.9: Inaha, 9.4: Vasa, 9.3; Royal Soult. 9.0: Rosgvere. 8.8; Lady Frances, 8.8; Waiotahi, 8.4; Waihoihoi, 8.3; Dainty, 8.1; Fremantle, 8.1; Fidelis. 8.0; Alfalfa. 8.0; Cymric, 8.O; Fraulein, 8.0. Vasa gave a lot of trouble at the post, but eventually Mr O'Connor seized a favourable opportunity and dismissed the big field Io an even start. Inaha was first to break the line, but was soon headed by Wauehope, which acted as pilot across the top stretch, followed by Inaha. Dogger Bank, Octoroon, Lady Frances, and Waihoihoi in that order. Wauehope still had charge as they turned for home, and although Dogger Bank and Octoroon both threw out strong challenges in the run to the post, he easily kept them at bay. winning at the finish by a length from Dogger Bank, which was half a length in front of Octoroon. Lucio was fourth, then came Lady Francos. Inaha, and Waihoihoi, with Fidelis last. Time, 1.6 2-5. Wauehope was favourite. MAIDEN HURDLE RACE, of HOsovs. One mile and threequarters. J. Twohill's b g Pierre, aged, 9.12 1 Deeble D. TiOwrie's b g Tui. aged, 10.5 2 J. K. Hodge's b g Noteorini, aged, 10.12 McConnor (in. 7lb. penalty) 3 Jones Also started: Rotoiti 9.6, Miss Crispin 9.6, Franklin 9.4, Flint Island 9.2, English Noteorini was first to show out, but when the second fence was reached Rotoiti, Flint Island, and Miss Crispin were on terms with him. The last-named showed out in front as they jumped the hurdle in the straight, and led past the stand, just clear of English, which had run into second position. Then came Rotoiti, Flint Island, and Noteorini. with Pierre last. Miss Crispin and English were still setting the pace as they went along the back, but going through Ihe cutting Franklin moved up, followed by Pierro, and the pair were in the lead as they jumped the hurdle at the 3-furlong post, where Franklin fell, leaving Pierre in charge, and the last-named, stalling off a strong challenge by Tui. finished up a winner by a bare length. Noteorini was four lengths away third, and Rotoiti was fourth. Miss Crispin fell at the last fence. Time, 3.38. English was favourite. The stewards, being dissatisfied with the performance of Noteorini in the Maiden Hurdle Race, whose rider appeared to have a strong hold on his horse until too late to make an impression on the leaders, called up the trainer and rider of the horse in question, the owner being absent. The statements of Fenton, trainer, and Jones, rider, were to the effect that the horse was a bad galloper in heavy gping. The rider further stated that he did his best to win, and both witnesses said there was no betting on their part, or that of Ihe owner to their knowledge. After consideration, the stewards decided, while being not quite satisfied with the explanations offered, that no action be taken. GREAT NORTHERN HL’RDLES, of 650sovs. Two and a-hnlf miles. <». F. Douglas' br g Waipu. aged, by Torpedo l a. 9.10 (John O’Connell 1 W. Morgan s br g Sol, 10.2 (W. Wilson) 2 W Douglas’ b in Lady llune, 10.9 (<'. Cress) 3 Also started: Paritutu. 11.12; Cuiragno, 11.6; Dolores. In. pi; Le Beau, 10.7; Kiatere, 10.6; Cavallero, 10.0; Showman, 19.0; Aorangi, 9.12; Omati, 9.7; Landlock. 9.6; Loch Fyne, 9.2. Then* was very little delay at the post, and the tape eventually lifted to a beautiful start, the I urge field presenting a pretty picture as they came to the first feiidp. where it could be seen-that Landloek had u slight advantage of Aorangi and Paritutu. These were the lending trio as they passed the stand. After jumping the second fence Omatl ran into the lead, and showed the way along the back, with Landlock, Paritutu (Aorangi, Cavaliero, Waipu, L P Benu. Sliowman, and Rol following in that order, Cuiragno being whippet in. Omatl was still

bowling along in front as they passed the stand the second time,Paritutu beiug second. There was very little change in the position as they ran along the back, but going through the cutting Aorangi moved up to Omati, and had a slight advantage as they passed the half mile post, with Paritutu close up, and Sol and Waipu following. At the next hurdle, close to the three-furlong post, Aorangi, Omati, and Paritutu fell, as did Dolores, leaving' Sol and Waipu in the lead, and the pair drew away from the rest of the field, fighting out a great battle over the last two furlongs, Waipu, however, always having a bit the best of it, and crediting Mr Doug las with his second win in the event by two lengths. Lady Hune was a dozen lengths further back, third, just in front of Cuiragno, then came Loch Fyne, Le Beau, Show man, Kiatere, Cavaliero, and Landlock. Time 5.8. Waipu was favourite. CORNWALL HANDICAP, of 32osovs. One and a quarter miles. T. 11. Lowry’s b g Bobrikoff, 3yrs, by Finland—Gossip, 9.4 (F. Davis) 1 L. Coleman's ch g Leonator, aged, 9.0 (A. Whittaker) .. 2 M. McLean’s ch g Celtic, 4yrs, 9.5 (M. Ryan) 3 Also started: Uranium 10.5, Rauparaha 10.0, White Lie 8.10, Maharanui 8.7, Lord Seaton 8.2, Recreation 8.0. Bobrikoff was the first to break the line, and, joined by Uranium, the pair raced past the stand, with Leonator and White Lie following, ana Recreation last. Uranium was out by herself as they went along the back, Leonator running into second place, then came Bobrikoff, Celtic, and RauparCia. With the exception that Maharanui moved up closer to the leaders, there was practically no change in the position as they crossed the top stretch, and turned for home. At the distance Leonator had taken Uranium's measure, but failed to stall off, a strong challenge by Bobrikoff, which gradually wore him down, and won by a length. Celtic was a length away third, and Uranium fourth. Time, 2.29. Maharanui was favouri te. LADIES’ BRACELET, of 100 Sqvs. Distance, 1A miles. Mrs. J. Bull’s br g Belario, 11.2 (Mr. Mitchell) 1 Mrs Davis’ b c Ahei, 10.6 (Mr Mclvor) 2 Mrs. W. Foss’ br c First Gun, 10.6 (Mr. Toiiks) 3 Also started—Mahoe. 11.2: Mark Time, 11.2; Pamperia, 11.2; Powhiri, 11,2; Kotiti, 11.0; and Luros, 10.6. When the stand was reached, Kotiti and Mark Time were in close company, followed by Ahei, Powhiri, and Belario. Going along the back, Mark Time acted as pace-maker, with Kotiti next, and then came Belario, Mahoe, and Ahei. Mark Time was still in the lead, as they crossed the top stretch, with Belario and Ahei as His nearest attendants. Belario ran into the lead, as they turned for home, and, holding his own in" the run to the iiost, finished up a winner by two lengths from Ahei, which was half a length in front of First Gun. Mahoe was fourth, and Kotiti last. Time. 2.57 2-sth. Belario and Mahoe (bracketed) were favourites. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of loOsovs. Five furlongs. Connolly and Winder’s br 11 Foremost, syrs, Phoebus Apollo — Forme, 8.9 (Young) i Mr J. Grant’s ch m Tauriki. 8.8 (Brady) 2 Mr C. Weal's blk g Haldane, 8.6 (C. • Brown) 3 Also started: Certainty 9.1, Mighty Atom 9.6, Maheno 8.12, Loongana 8.6, Marangai 8.9, Imprimus 8.6, Guidwife 8.3, Waihou 8.1, Soult Maid 8.1, Frederick 8.0. Waihou caused a long delay at the post, but eventually Mr. O’Connor seized a favourable opportunity and raised the tape to an oven start. Mighty Atom immediately shot to the front, followed by Foremost. Loongana, and Tauriki. At the turn for home. Foremost was on terms with Mighty Atom, and at the distance was in charge, and holding his own in the concluding stages, finished up a winner by a length and a half from Tauriki. which was half a length in front of Haldane. Waihou was fourth, and Frederick last. Tim J, Imin 6 *.-ssec. Tauriki was favourite.

Time. m. s. Two miles. 18D2 —Mr. J. Koulston’s Belmont, 9.5 4 2J 1893— Mr. ,1. Keswick’s Mutiny, 9.8 1894— Mr. A. M. Kobertson’s Melinite 4 12% 10.5 1895 —Mr. 1*. Butler’s Liberator, 12.9 4 7 1896— Mr. J. Clarke’s Hopgarden, 9.11 1897— Mr. K. II. Skipworth’s St. 4 3 Simon, 12.12 4 11) 1898 —Mr. .1. A. McDonald's Opae, 10.0 3 55 1899— Mr. J. Taylor’s Shy lock, 9.1 . . 1900 — Mr. L. Harris’ Cavallero, 10.0 4 3) 3 591 1901—Capt. Bussell’s Coeur de Lion. 11.8 4 51 1902 —Mr. T. Wylie’s Koyal Conqueror, 11.4 4 1 1903—Mr. F. Watson’s Batt leave. 10.13 4 7.) Two miles and a-quarter 1904 - Mr. A. .1 Kidd s Aka Aka, 9.10, including 51b penalty 4 32 4 » 1905—Mr. .1. B. Williamson’s Irish, 10.1, including 51b penalty 4 30 2 5 1906—Mr. .1. II Prosser’S Exmoor, ■ 10.3 4 34 Two miles and a half. 1907 —Mr. A. F. Douglas* Morriwai, 9.0 5 0 1-6 1908 Mr A. F. Douglas’ Waipu, 9.13 5 8 PEDIGREE OF TUR WINNER WAIPU.