A.R.C. WINTER MEETING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 24, 10 June 1908, Page 58

A.R.C. WINTER MEETING.

LOCH FYNE WINS THE BIG EVENT. A HORSE KILLED. The second day’s racing in connection with the A.R.C. Winter Meeting took place ar Ellerslie yesterday. The weather was dull and cold, but it remained fine throughout, and the going, for the time of the year, was first-class. The attendance was very large, and Included in those present were their Excellencies Lord and Lady Plunket and the Government House party. Mr R. B. Lusk officiated as judge, Mr A. Kohn as timekeeper, and Mr C. O’Connor as starter, the latter gentleman acting as usual. * The afternoon’s sport was conducted In every way befitting a Metropolitan Club by the secretary (Mr J. F. Hartland)' and the various officials, everything passing oil without a hitch. THE TOTALIZATORS. With a good attendance, it was confidently expected that the totalisator investments would be up to last year’s figures', but with exceptionally small fields prevailing in the last two races, there was a big drop, and when the totals came to bo made up. the amount only totalled £ll,OOl, a decrease of .ES9JH 10/. Against the decrease has to be placed the sum of £574 received in bookmakers’ fees.

. THE RACING. After the Orakei Hurdle Race and .the Banfurly Handicap had been decided, the winners turning up in Franklin and Cymrl, the latter of which paid the largest dividend of the season, respectively, the way was cleared for the Great Northern Steeplechase, for which the ten acceptors carded went to the post. was installed actual favourite, but there was only a few pounds between he and Kiatere, while Pierre was the most fancied of the others. The history of the race is soon told, as after Innisfclllen au-d Le Beau led to the sod wail (where the former fell and was injured so severely that he had to be destroyed), Le Beau piloted the field to the top of the hili the second time, when Loen Fyne took charge, and from that out was never headed, winning at the finish by four lengths from Sol, which carried his 12.5 like a racehorse. The top-weight, Kiatere, was never prominent, and struggled home in fifth position, some distance behind the leaders. Previous winners of the race are: Time, m. s. 1885— Mr Profflt’B Macaroni, 12.0 .... 9 19 1886— Mr Duder’s Bell, 11.2 9 20 1887— Mr Maloney’s Silvio, 11.2 -9 8 1888— Mr Keith’s Allegro, 9.0 8 44 1889— Mr Kean’s Don, 9.0 8 54 1890— Mr Barnard’s Jenny, 10.0 .... 8 55 1891— Mr J. Maitland’s Parnell, 9.11 9 16$ 1892— Mr Williamson’s Shillelagh, 10.1 8 44 1893— Mr Wylie’s Despised, 9.7 .. 9 564 1894— Mr Burke’s Bombardier, 10.0.. 9 2 1895— Mr Butler’s Liberator, 11.12.. 8 57 1896— Mr Rae’s Levanter, 10.0 .... 8 57 1897— Mr Rae’s Levanter, 12.1 8 57 1898 -Mr Watson’s Muscatel, 10.3.... 8 22 1899— Mr Watson s Dummy, 11.11.... 8 34 1900— Mr Ross’ Voltigeur 11., 9.9.... 9 5| 1901— Mrs Ellinghom’s Moifaa, 10.7 8 1902— Mr Prosser’s The Guard, 12.3 8 34 1903 -Messrs Macmanemin and Salisbury’s Haydn, 11.6 9 1 I^o4—Mr Morgan’s Mocassin, 10.0 8 35 1905— Mr Darragh’s Kiatere, 11.0. . 8 26 1906— Mr Morgan’s Sol. IL3 .... 8 17$ 1907— Mr Darragh’s Kiatere, 12.13. . 8 18 1908— Mr C. Thede’s Loch Fyne, 10.2 8 23 OKAKEI HURDLE RACE, of HOsovs, distance one mile and three-quarters. Mr G. C. Donald’s ch g Franklin (Coleman), aged 9.3 1 Mr D. Lourie’s b g Tui (McConuon), aged 10.10 2 Mr J. Hannon’s ch tn Miss Crispin (Young), syrs, 9.5 3 Also started: Pearl Necklet, 9.5; Carlyle, 9.0; San Paulo, 9.0. Miss Crispin was quickest to the first fence, but San Paulo took charge after a hurdle had been jumped, with Miss Crispin, Franklin, Carlyle, Pearl Necklet, and Tui following in that order. Miss Crispin had displaced San Paulo in the lead when the stand was reached, and had a slight advantage of Franklin as they , went out of the straight, with Saq Paulo most prominent of the others. Going along the back, Franklin ran into the lead, while Tui also made a forwa.rcj move. As they went through the cutting, Tui was on terms with Miss Crispin, the pair being a couple of lengths be hind Fraijklin. At the turn for home, Tui ran up to within a length of Franklin, but it was only on sufferance, as the latter drew ent again in the run to the post, eventually winning comfortably by two lengths. Miss Crispin was a length further back, third, then came San Paulo, with Carlyle last. Time, 3.30 2-5. Franklin was favourite. RANFURLY WELTER HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile. •Mr. D. McKinnon’s b g Cymrl, Cyreuian —Agate, 4yrs, 9.0 (Webster) 1 Mr. J. McNicol’s ch g Mhrk Time, Leolantis —Castinette, syrs. 9.5 (Ryan). .. 2 Mr. W. C. Ring’s b g Haeremai, 6yrs, . 10.4 3 Also started: Ahei, 10.3; Royal Soult, 9.11; Epsom Lass, 9.10; Inaha, 9.8; Trephine, 9.6; Explosive, 9.3; Waiotahi, 9.1; Catastrophe, 9.0; Escamillo, 9.0; Kotiti, 9.0; lLuros, 9.0. Waiotahi was in charge when they came in sight, but when they settled flown Cymrl was the leader, with Trephine, Waiotahi, and Mark Time following in that order. Cymri was still acting, as pacemaker as they went through the cutting, with Trephine, Mark Time, and Royal Soult as his nearest attendants, and they crossed the top stretch (where Trephine broke down, and was pulled up), with Cymrl, Mark Time, Royal •Soult, Waiotahi, and Haeremai racing in that order. At the distance Mark Time made his effort, and it looked as if lie would catch the leader, which, ■ however, answered the calls of his rider» gamely, and, drawing out again in the concluding stages won by two lengths. Haeremai was two lengths further back, third, .then came Inaha and 'Waiotahi, with Epsom Lass last. Time. 1-47. Ahei was favourite. great northern steeplechase, of SuOsovs. Distance, about three and a-halt miles. Mr. c. Thede’s b g Loch Fyne, aged, Lochncss—Pikau (Julian), 10.2 1 “*• w. Morgan’s br g Sol, aged, Soult — Lorrei (Wilson), 12.5 2 Mr. R. McMiken's b g Le Beau, aged. . 3 » A . ls . <l ..^ larte,l: Kiatere 13.1, Nadador 10.11, Inuiskillen 10.9, Kapakapa 10.0, Mahoo 9.13, Bull worth. 9.9, Pler«* 1)8. Bot C derail: on the field, and, tnej breasted Uie hill the first time, was three lengths In {rmhtf lx; Beau, the or tier of the others bMng Bullworth, Loch *yne. Nadador, Mahoe, Pierre. Kiatere K-lipakapa, mid Soik Beau wno on terms *’l.th Inuiskillen jft thi jlop of the hill, the Spatr being, twelve lengths In front of the leld Which was ltosdeA by Loch Fyne, and n that order they *c*f to the first sod wall 11 the centre of tbe course, where I unis. * lien struck beuvHy.iunJ then .turned a .compj>let<> somersault. At the water. Lo Bean showing tbe way three lengths tn front

of Loch Fyne, with Bullworth, Nadador, and Pierre following in that order, tbe last pair being Kiatere aud Sol. Ascending tbe hill the second time. Loch Fyne had drawn level with Le Beau, and they came down the hill together, five lengths in front of the field, which was headed by Nadador and Bullworth. Loch Fyne was out by himself when the double was reached, the order of the others being Le Beau, Pierre. Nadador, Bullworth, Kiatere, Sol, and Kapakapa. After Jumping the old water and going along the back, Sol ran into third position, and they climbed the hill the last time with I<och Fyne as pilot, four lengths in front of Le Beau, which was two lengths in front of Sol, aud it was seen that, barring accidents, the issue lay between the trio. Racing down the hill for home, the riders of the leading trio were hard at it on their mounts, and the excitement was intense, as the game little Sol could be seen gradually gaining on the leading pair, but though he caught and passed Le Beau he could not catch Loch Fyne, which reached the end of the long journey with four lengths' advantage, Sol beating Le Beau by three lengths for second honours. Pierre was fourth. Kiatere fifth, Nadador sixth, Bullworth seventh, and Kapakapa last, Mahoo falling at the sod wall into the straight the second time round. Time, 8 mins 23secs. Sol was a slightly better favourite than Kiatere. REKUERA HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Distance 2 miles. W. Douglas’ b in Lady Hune, by Cuirassier — Hune, 10.9 (Cross) 1 J. 11. Howe’s blk g Creusot, 10.12 (MoCon non) ~ D. Wilson’s b g Showman. 9.11 (Pyne).. 3 Also ran: Cuiragno 11.1, .Dolores 10.8, Ilautapu 10.0, Omati 9.6. and Landlock 9.1 The barrier lifted to a fairly even stait, Ilautapu being the first to break the line, followed by Landlock and Omati, with Lady Hune at the head of the others. Omati ran up to within a length of Ilautapu as they crossed the tep stretch, and was almost on terms when they jumped the hurdle at the mile and a-half post (where Landlock lost his rider), and the pair raced in close company as they passed the stand, the positions of the others being Lady Hune, Showman, Cuiragno, Dolores, and Creusot. Going along the back, Hautapu and Omati were still disputing the lead, and they showed the way to the home turn, where the field closed up, and at the last fence several had a chance. Lady Hune, however, stayed the longest, and finished up a winner by two lengths from Creusot, which was thiec lengths in front of Showman. Omati was fourth and Cuiragno last. Time, 3.aa. Omati was favourite. PRINCE OF WALES’ HANDICAP, of 22)5 sovs, seven furlongs. €. Weal’s blk g Haldane, by Hotchkiss ’—Mantle, 9.7 (Cress) . ...... • • I D. Stewart’s b g Scotty, 10.10 (Ryan) • • - R. and R. Duder’s b g Tui cakoban 10.1 (Ackroyd) J Also ran: Miss Winnie 10.11, Delegate 10.10, Celtic 10.6, Leonator 10.5, I.OCIIbuie 10.5, Foremost 10.2, Certainty J.l-, Taimainupo 9.7, Maharanul 9.3, Belario J■ Vasa 9.0, Recreation 9.0. Foremost was Quickest to begin, but when they settled down, Tamainupo was in front, followed by Miss Winnie, Tui Cakoban, Certainty, Haldane, and I'oremost. in that order. Crossing the top stretch I nmninupo had a slight advantage of Miss Winnie, mth Haldane at the head or tbe others. 1 urnlug for home. Miss Winnie was done with Haldane joining Tamainupo in the lead, and “t the distance had taken his measure an , stalling off a strong challenge by Scotty the last half furlong, won a good lace bj a length and a-half. Tui Cakoban was tno I. awav, third. Belario fourth TamaniLeonator sixth, and Recreation hi'st “me. ’1.33 Taimainupo was favourite. TALLY-HO STEEPLECHASE of 150sovs. about three miles. 11. Munn’s b m Cinque, by Saracen Duodine, 10.7 (Barron) ••••••••••”•’ Miss T. Daley’s b m Lady Lanta, 9.8 (Raynor) The only starters were Cinque, Matakokiri, and Lady Lanta. Matakokiri led to the’ water, where he fell, leaving Lady Lanta iu the lead. She and Cinque were alternately in front till they came to Mie hill the last time, where Cinque took charge, end notwithstanding a . faulty jump at tlve last hurdle, finished up a winner by six lengths. Time 6.42. Cinque was favourJ UMBERS’ FLAT RACE of ISOsovs. N. Banks’ Uranium, 10.13, aged, by Leolantls — Brownie (Brady) 1 M. Manton’s b g Shrapnel, 11.3 (Young) 2 Franklin, 9.1 (Coleman) 3 These were the only starters. Uranium and Shrapnel raced in company to the six furlong post, when the former took charge, and from that out was never troubled, winning easily at the finish by two lengths from Shropnel, which beat Franklin a length for second honours. Time 2.47 15. Uranium was favourite. THE SEASON CONCLUDED. The concluding day’s racing tn connection with the Auckland Racing Club’s Winter Meeting, and the final day’s racing of the local sobson. took place at Ellerslie on Saturday last. The weather, was. dull and overcast, and the going very heavy, but fortunately no rain fell to mar the enjoyment of those present. ’Mr R. B. Lusk officiated as Judge, Mr A. .Kohn as timekeeper, Mr C. O’Coipior as starter, the latter gentleman being In good form. Aa on the previous days, the manage* n>£iit qf me .HtfcreUtry. ,(M« r J- F. Ilartlaiul) and the work of the various oillclaU leX€ nothing to be desired. 4 • >•*: • -*• - u . • » 1 ’

A noticeable absentee from his post ou Saturtlay was the well-known clerk of the sea»«-«*, uir F. W. Marks, who was prevented by iliums from perforating his usaat duties, bis place being filled by Mr 11. B. Massey. THE TOTALISATORS. During the afternoon speculation was fairly brisk, the machines under Messrs 11. 11. Hayr aud Co., handling the sum of £12,525, which is a decrease of £5901 on last year’s amount. These figures, added to the totals of the previous days, make a sum of £33,551 for the gathering, a decrease of £17,769 on last year. Against the decrease, however, has to be placed the amount received in bookmakers* fees, which camo to close on £l7OO, so that the financial aspect is, on the whole, satisfactory. TAMAKI SIIEEPI ECHASK of HOsovs; distance, 2i miles. R. Hannon’s b g Ilautapu, by Mitiora — Lady Sarah, 10.9 (Julian) 1 W. 11. Mo'bberley’s b g Waihekau, 9.7 (Deerey) 2 Miss T. Daley’s b m Lady Lanta, 9.1 L (Rayner) 3 Also started: To Kainui, 10.2. Ilautapu was the first of the quartet to commence, and he showed the way up the hill, followed by Lady Lanta, Waihekau, and Te Kainui in that order. The lastnamed did not remain in the race long, stopping at the second fence. When the double was reached, Lady Lanta had a slight advantage of Hautapu, which she retained until the old water jump was crossed, whore Hautapu again took charge; and although Waihekau passed Lady Lanta, and challenged Ilautapu, he never seriously threatened him. the latter winning easily by two lengths. Lady Lanta was 20 lengths further back, third. Time, 5.3. Hautapu was favourite. IjADIES* BRACELET of 50sovs. A bracelet of the value of 40sovs for tbe first horse and a bracelet of the value of lOsovs for the secoud horse. One mile. Mrs. Davis’ b c Ahei, 3yrs, 10.10 (Mr. Mclvor) t Miss E. Ring's b g Haeremai, Gyrs, 11.0 (Mr. Ring) 2 Mrs. W. Foss’ br c First Gun, 3yrs, 10.10. . (Mr. Tonks) 3 Also started: Mahoe 11.0; Alfalfa 11.0; Powhiri 11.0. When the field came in sight Mahoe, First. Gun, Ahei and Haeremai were racing in line, but when they passed the seven-furlong post: Haeremai was the leader, with Ahei. First Gun, Powhiri, Alfalfa and Mahoe following in that order. There was no change in the positions as they crossed the top stretch and turned for home, and when the distance was reached Ahei went to tbe front and, drawing out in the run to the post, finished up a winner by four lengths from Haeremai, which was a similar distance In front of First Gun. Powhiri was close up fourth, and Alfalfa a long way last. Time, I. Haeremai was favourite. YORK WELTER HANDICAP, uf 325sovs. Distance, one mile. J. Foreman’s blk g Maharanul, 6yrs, 9.0 (Cochrane) 1 R. and R. Duder’s b g Tui Cakoban, 6yrs, 10.1 (Ackroyd) 2 M. McLean's ch g Celtic, 4yrs, 10.2 (Young) 3 Also started: Uranium, 11.2; Veronica. 11.1; Scotty, 10.13; Rauparaha, 10.9; Leo..ator, 10.1; Haldane, 10.1; Certainty, 9.8; Cymri, 9.3; Belario, 9.0; Franklin, -9.0. Rauparaha was first prominent, but when they settled down Uranium and Tui Cakobau were in the lead, with Certainty, Haldane, Leonator, Scotty, and Rauparaha following, and in that order they raced alon*; the back and through the cutting. Crossing lhe top stretch. Certainty lost his position. Celtic running up thixl, with Cymri, Ran paraha, and Haldane most prominent of the others, while Maharanul could be seen moving up on the outside. Turning for home. Uranium was done with, leaving U'ul Cakoban in the load, and he had charge at the distance, where Celtic. Rauparaha, Haldane, and Maharanul all challenged, and an interesting race home was witnessed. The last named shot out in the last hundred yards, and gained lhe verdict by a length and a-half from Tui Cakoban, which was a similar distance in front of Celtic. Rauparaha was close up, fourth, and then’camo Haldane, Cymri, and Scotty, with Franklin last. Time, 1.48 4-5. Scotty was favourite. WINTEfc STEEPLFX’HASE of ROOsovs. About three miles. C. Theile’s b g Loch Fyne (Lochuess— Pikau), 11.1 (Julian) 1 W. Morgan’s br g Sol, 12.9 (W. Wilson) 2 J. Twohill’s b g Pierre, 9.7 (Deeble) .... 3 Also started: Kiatere 12.12. Nadador 10.8, Creusot 10.2, 'Cinque 9.12, Kapakapa 9.10 Ix)eh Fyne and Nadador jumped tbe first fence together, but when the water was reached, Pierre was in charge, just clear of Loch Fyne, and then came Nadador. Sol, Cinque, Kapakapa, Creusot, and Kiatere. Breasting the hill the first time. Loch Fyne was in the load, with Pierre and Nadador as his nearest attendants, and Sol at the head of the others, bitt when the double

was reached, Pierre was again acting as pilot, Nadador being second, and Loch Fyne third. In this order they went along the back, whore Sol and Creusot moved np closer to the leaders. Loch Fyne replucod Pierre in the lead as they ascended the hill the last time, Nadador and Sot being together, close up. Racing dowu the hifl. Loch Fyne was still the leader, while Sol

was almost on terms with Pierre, lhe pair being a couple of lengths behind. At the last fence Loch Fyne Vose aboqt a length In' front of Pierre and Sol. aiid the latter putting in his claim at Irtwn rails, appeared to' hold I/deh Fyne, ‘but it was only . momentarily, as !x»ch F*fn'e. re-

sponding Lp the call of hl r rider, eamo again, «./aud jilthoqgh Sojf battled it obt f jjlW gfeat

determination, the task was too much, an. he bad tu acknowledge defeat by a short neck. Pierre was eight lengths away, third, and then came Nadador. Creusot Kapakapa, Cinque aud Kiatere. Time: 6.48, Sol was favourite. CAMPBELL HURDLE RACE, of 200 so vs. • Two miles. W. Douglas' b m Lady Hune, aged, 11.5 (Cress) 1 Mrs. C. W. Coleman’s b g Omati. aged, 9.4 (McCounon) A. F. Douglas’ br g Waipu, aged, 10.12 (O’Couuell* • 3 Also started: Shrapnel, J 1.7; Le Beau, 10.3; Showman, 9.12; laiudlock, 9.0. Landlock was quickest to the first fence, and when they settled down, he was showing the way to Shrnpne . OmnG. Showman, Lady Hune, Le Reau, aud Waipu, which were racing iu that order. After passing the stand Omati went to the front, and going along the buck had a length advantage of Le Beau, after which came Showman. Lady Hune. Shrapnel and Waipu, while Landlock hail dropped back last. Creasing the top stretch Lady Hune ran into secoud position, and was on terms with Omati as they jumped the fence at the mile and a half post, anu drawing out in the concluding stages she eventually won by two lengths from Omati. which struggled into second place, half a head iu front of Waipu, which finished very fast. Le Beau was fourth and La nd lock a long way last. Time, 4.10. Showman was favourite. FITZROY WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. S. G. Lindsay’s br c Royal Soult, 3yrs, 9.8 (Brown) 1 T. Wy I lie’s br g Dogger Bank, 4yrs, 10.2 (Ryan) 2 J. Murphy’s ch g Octoroon, -lyrs, 9.11 (Cress) 3 Also started: Cymri, 9.12; Mark Time, 9.10; Inaha, 9.6; Rosavere, 9.2; Lord Crispin, 9.1; Waiotahi, 9.0; Weldon, 9.0; l‘uhipuhi, 9.U; Waihoihoi, 9.0; Explosive, 9.0; D*aint,v» 9.0. Cymri was quickest on his feet, followed by Octoroon and Dogger Bank, but when a furlong was covered Royal Soult was iu charge, followed by Puhipuhi, Dogger Bank, nud Octoroon, Cymri dropping back ncarJLv last. Royal Soult showed ine way across the lop stretch, where Dogger Bank ran into second position, the pair being about four lengths in front of the rest of the field, which was headed by Octoroon. Royal Soult was still the leader when the distance was reached, and, easily keeping Dogger Bank at bay, finished up a winner by two ieugcu.s. octoroon was four lengths away, third. Then came Cymri, Waiotahi, and Inaha. Time. 122 15. Dogger Bank was favourite. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of luOsovs. Five furlongs. W. J. Ralph’s ch f Guidwife, 3yr.s. 9.0 Whittaker) . . 1 Connolly aiid Winder’s br h Foremost. syrs, 10.0 (Young) -2 Donald McLeod’s b g Tamatnupo, 3yrs, 9.5 (Buchanan) 3 Also .started: Miss Winnie, 10. S; Devon port, 10.2; Lucio, 9.6: Duart, Lady Frances, 9.2; Frederick, 9.0. Tamainupo was first to find his but Duart imihediately rushed to (he trout, followed by Guidwife, with Miss Winnie and Tamaihupo at the head of the others. Al the turn for home Duart was tione with. Guidwifo being left in the lead, and, stalling oft' s late inn by Foremost, won at the finish by a length. Tamainupo was three lengths away, third, FrederiHt was fourth, aa.l Duart last. Time, 1.7. Tamainupo was favourite. The following is a list of tin? winning payments over the meeting: Mr, <Thede, £850; Mr. A. F. Douglas, £515; Mr. W. Douglas, £350; Mr W. Morgan. £300; Mi. C. Weal. £260; Mr J. Foreman, £200; Mr T. 11. Lowry. £250: Mr. 11. Munn. £110; Messrs. Connolly and Winder. £140; Mr. F. P. Selby, £120; Mr. J. Twohill, £120; Mi. N. Banks, £120; Mr W. J. Ralph. £120; Mr. G. C. Donald, £105; Mr. R. Hannon. £95; Mr. W. (’. Ring, £9O; Mr. D. MKilin or., £9O; Mr. S. G. Lindsay, £9O; .'it. R. McMikcu, £75; Messrs. R. and R. Under £75: Mr. L. Coleman, £5O; Mr M Mcljean, £5O; Mr. D. Stewart. £5O; Mi. J. II Howe, £35, Mrs. C. W Colemai , £35; Miss T. Daley, £3O; Mr D Lourie £3O; Mr. T. Wyllie, £2O; Mr J. Grant, £2O; •Mr. M. Manton. £2O; Mr. 1> Wilson ’l5-, Mr \V. H. Mobbcrby, £l5; Mr. j McNiccol £1O; Mr. D. McLeod, £10; Mrs. ,|. Bull, is.;. Ladies’ Bracelet (first day), £75; Mrs. Davis. Ist Ladies’ Bracelet (third day), £4O, 2m! Ladles' Bracelet (first day), £25. £65; Mis* Ring, 2nd Ladies' Bracelet (third day), £lO Total, £4695. TOTALISATOR RWCEIIH'S FOR TUB YEAR. £192,429. Willi the conclusion of Sa tin day's racing, another local racing season has been brought to a close, and lhe tolulisntor figures for the year at Ellerslie show a falling oft of £23,854 as compared wi<h laat Reason, the totals being: 1906 07 1907 08. £ £ 31,4534 33,585 88.7214 82,982 45.1 RT. 42,311 50,923 33,551 216,283 192,420 The dceroaMe, however, is dud' to ti.o fact tlmt .at* the summer, n'utunm and Mater fixtures peqclllrrs were licensed (p ply their cftHing', and when the fees received jrom this aqur<a». wlili'h Amount to £4866 r ur< ; trti <cn info consideration. It wYB bo aepn that (ho financial iDilHvt io «d * 1 ? ••