AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 13, 28 September 1910, Page 13

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

The second day’s racing in connection with the Avondale Jockey Club’s. spring meeting took place yesterday. With the exception of a couple of showers, the weather was fine, although a cold westerly ■wind prevailed, making matters a bit unpleasant. The attendance was up to the average. Mr R. B. Lusk officiated as judge, Mr S. R. Speight as timekeeper, Mr F. W. Edwards as starter, the latter gentleman being again successful with his dispatches. As on the opening day, everything passed off satisfactorily, and the last event was got off well up to the advertised time. Speculation throughout the afternoon was brisk, and under the management of Mr J. E. Cooke, the totalisator staff handled the sum of £8446, which is an increase of £1315 10/ on last year. In addition, 26 bookmakers were licensed at a fee of «£l2 IUA THE RACING. NURSERY HANDICAP of lOOsovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Donald McLeod’s b f Miss Winsome, by ■Soult —Winsome, 8.5 (B. Deeley) 1 W. Lang’s br f Tranquil, by Hierarch— Peace, 7.7 (R. W. Brown) 2 Frank Denny’s ch g Cloudy Dawn, by (Seaton Delaval—Cloud, 7.13 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: Panthea 7.8, Kaipara 7.8, Master Gladstone, Condamine 7.7. Cloudy Dawn gave a lot of trouble at the post, and when the barrier lifted Condamine whipped across, and lost a few lengths, while Master Gladstone and Kaipara were also slow to move. Tranquil was first to find her feet, but Miss Winsome immediately rushed to the front, while Cloudy Dawn ran into second position, with Tranquil next, and in this order they turned for home. In the run to the post Tranquil put in a strong run, but though she passed Cloudy Dawn, could made no impression on Miss Winsome, which won in a canter by two lengths. Cloudy Dawn was two lengths ■further back, third, then followed Condamine and I’anthca, with Kaipara last. Time, 525. Miss Winsome was favourite. PLUMPTON HANDICAP of 200sovs. One mile. W. G. Irwin’s br g Lochbuhic, by Cyrenian Sappho, aged, 7.2 (Conquest) 1 C. *L. Lagor’s ch h California, 6yrs, 10.6 (Gray) 2 F, Ross’ br m Salute, 4yrs, 8.10 (P. Brady) 3 Also started: North-east 10 6. Advocate 8.0, Uranium 7.13, Sir Artegal 7.9. There was a bit of trouble at the post, but when Mr Edwards pulled the lever it was to a beautiful start. Advocate was first to move, but Lochbuhie immediately rushed to the front, and had two lengths advantage of Salute ns they raced along the back, and then followed Sir Artegal, with Advocate, Uranium and North-east clo«e together, and California last. Lochbulile was still the pilot as they raced across the top, with. Salute as his nearest attendant, while the rest of the Hold were Ip close company, with the exception of Uranium, which had dropped back last. Lochbuhie, going easily In front, was first

to turn for home, close followed by Salute, with the rest of the field closing up. When fairly in a line for the post, Salute, California anti Advocate came along with strong challenges, and, although California put tn another of his brilliant finishes, and caught Salute, he just failed to reach Lochbume, which got the verdict by a head, after a desperate battle. Salute was a neck away, third, with Advocate close up. fourth, then came Sir Artegal, North-east and Uranium, in that order. Time, 1.44. North-east was favourite. KINGSLAND HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. E. A. Lindsay’s h c Kapanga, 3yrs. by Soult —Gohlen Roee, 8.0 (Whittaker) .. 1 W. C. Ring’s b e Domino, 3yrs, 8.4 (11. Gray) ~ 11. Gibb’s b h Caruso, syrs, 9.0 tYouug) Also started: Royal News <B.lO. Scotch 8.7, Waiotahi 8.5, Master William 8.4. Kuratau 8.4, Miss Folly 8.2, Master Jack 8.0, Watchchain 8.0, Possum 8.0. Caruso was first to move, but Kapanga. immediately rushed to the front, and showed the way along the back to Domino and Caruso, with Master Jack at the head of the others. Kapanga increased his lead crossing the top stretch, anti at this early stage Domino and Caruso we > the only ones with a chance. Kapanga was still in charge at the distance, and, although Domino finished gamely under pressure, lie could rot reach the Leader, which won al! out by three parts of a length. Caruso was three lengths away, third. Waiotahi was fourth and Master William last. Time, 1.17. Domino was favourite. iNIIIOTUPU HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. A. IT. Tapper’s br in Zinnia, syrs, by Explosion—Pansy, 6.10 (Morris) 1 McHugh ami Tooman’s br g Admiral Soult, 4yrs, 7.13 (Deeley) 2 A. J. Edwards’ br g Manapouri, aged, 8.11 (11. Gray) 3 Also started: Azofif 7.6, Fraulein 6.1 u. Another good start was effected, Zinnia being first prominent, and when they had covered a furlong had a couple of lengths’ lead of the others, which were all in a heap. Crossing the top, Manapouri was Zinnia's nearest attendant, with Admiral Soult most prominent of the others. When in a line for home Admiral Soult made his effort, but though, he passed Manapouri he was unable to catch Zinnia, which won by threeparts of a length. Manapouri was a length away, third, and Azoff last. Time, 1.30 2-5. Admiral Soult was favourite. MT. ALBERT HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. W. Davies’ br g Turbine, aged, by Menschikoff—Signet, 9.6 (Buchanan) .. 1 T. Wyllie’s br g Dogger ‘Bank, aged, 9.0 (Ryan) 2 A. Burgess’ b g Freevata, aged, 7.0 (Deeley) 3 Also started: Naumai 10.3, Emblem 8.11, Lady Dot 8.4, Toa Tuhi 7.11, Taka 7.6, Erin 7.1, Flying Soult 6.13. There was a lot of trouble at the post. Emblem absolutely refusing to move, and .she took no part in the race. Naumai was early in the lead, followed by Erin, Turbine and Dogger Bank, and in this order they crossed the top. Turbine had run into the lead when the home turn was reached, and stalling off a strong challenge by Dogger Bank won by a length and a-half, with Freevata two lengths further back, third, just in front of Freevata, Flying Soult and Erin, which, were in a heap. Time, 1.3 2 5. ‘Emblem was favourite. SECOND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. J. George’s b g Pari tutu, by Castor —Yattaghan, aged, 11.8 (W. Young) 1 G. Arthur’s b in Royal Day, 6yrs, 9.0 .(Collins) 2 T. Greenwood’s ch g Wellcast, aged, 8.4 (Deerey) 3 Also started: Swagsman 10.9, Tui Cakobau 10.3, Omati 9.4, Dou Quex 9.3, Rangihaeta 9.0. When they settled down Omati, Rangihaeta and Royal Day comprised the leading division. Royal Day took charge as they crossed the top stretch. Omati and Rangihaeta fell at the third fence. Royal Day led past the stand, followed by Don Quex, Paritutu and Swagsman together, and then came Tui Cakobau and Wellcast. Racing along the back, Swagsman pulled up, and Paritutu, taking charge half a mile from home, never loft the issue in doubt, winning easily from Royal Day by three lengths. Wellcast lost second honours by a head. Tui Cakobau was fourth. Time, 3.24. Paritutu was favourite. Porter, the rider of Omati, had his collarbone broken, and also received a nasty shaking. A protest was entered against Paritutu on the ground of a cross, but. after hearing the evidence the stewards dismissed the objection. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP of loOsovs. Distance, six furlongs. T t W. Hackett’s b m Sublime, syrs, by Wonderland —Heavenly Twin, 7.10 (.Whittaker) 1 C. J. Parker's ch h Ballvheigh, syrs, 7.10 (11. Gray) ‘ 2 K. Heaton's br m Frances, aged, 8.6 (Chaafe) Also started: Knkama 9.0, General Soult 8.3, Rarata 7.13, Illustrious 7.3, and Captain Soult 7.3. The field left the mark in beautiful line, Sublime being quickest on her feet, and she piloted tin* Hohl along the hack, followed by Lady Frances, with Ballyheigii. General Soult, Illustrious and Kakama ra-dng t<> gether. There was no change in the position as they crossed th*' !• •• stretch and turned for homo, and Sublime still had charge at the distance. At the lawn rail, Ballyhelgh challenged, and a despe nte r.i, resulted. Sublime lasting long enough to win by a head. Lady Frances was th!•<»«» lengths away, third, then came General Soult and Illustrious. Time, 1.16 2 5. General Soult was favourite. AVONDALE GUINEAS of 200>ov<. One mile. F. Ro<s* hr e King Soult. 3yrs, by Soult —Lady Musket, 8.10 (Brady) 1

M. McLean’s vh g Poictiors, 3yrs, 8.5 (Buchanan) ‘ o F. J. McManemin’s hr Anrllou, .” - 3 Also started: Hamadryad 5.5, Puhi 8.5. Antoinette b. 5. Antoinette got slightly the best of an otherwise even start, but when they left the straight Polctiers had taken ami joined by Apelion, the pair made Lhe running along the back, three lengths civ oof King Soult and Autoiuvt'e. with Game dryad next, ami Puhi last. With tne e\ ception that King Sou’t u - >ved up closer to the leaders, the positions were unaltered as they crossed the top anil turned for home. At the distance Apell m and I'oictiers. were having a dispute for supremacy, and a little further on Brady brought King Soult along, ami the Wa.kato-owned i< It finishing in great style, won by a length and a half from Foictiers, which headed Apellon by a neck for second honours. Antoinette was clo«e up, fourth; then came Hamadryad and Puhi. King Soult was fa vourite. The winner was decorated after the race with the ribbon attaching to : e event L>\ Miss Rachel Gorrie. CONCLUDING DAY’S RACING. The Avondale J.C. Spring Meeting was concluded on Saturday last, when aiio.lut successful day's racing was witnessed. The weather was line, for although one flight shower fell, it was not heavy enough io cause any im. mvenienee. The attendance was large. Mr R. B. Lusk officiated ns judge, Mr S. R. Speight as timekeeper, and Mr F. \V. Edwards as starter, the latter gentleman being again successful with his dispatches. The fields were exceptionally good as a whole, and the racing nivst interesting, testifying to the excellence of Mr Morse’s handicapping. Speculation during the afternoon was brisk, the totalisator staff, under Mr J. E. Cooke, handling the sum of £10.314, as against £9846 I<V last year. This gives a total of £27.687 for the meeting, an increase of £1765 16/ on last season. In addition bookmakers’ fees totalled £1026 for the meeting, as against £912 10/ last j ear. MAIDEN HANDICAP HURDLES of 100 sovs, one mile and three-quarters. C. Wallace’s br g Black Northern, Gyrs, by Salvadan—Asthore, 9.5 (Cowan» 1 A. E. Watkins’ ch g Dou Quex, aged, 9.6. (Speakman) 2 W. Cunningham's br g Sabre, aged, 10.2, (Howard) ... 3 Also started: Royal Day 9.9, Delega.b 9.8, Sr. Maria 9.2, Seldom 9.9, Miss Explosion 9.0, and Penfold 9.0. Penfold gave some trouble at the post, but eventually Mr. Edwards got them away on even terms. Penfold was quickest to the first fence (where Royal Day fell), followed by St. Maria and Black Northern. Passing the stand, Black Northern was a length in front of Tenfold, after which came Sabre, St. Maria, Delegate, and Don Quex. with Seldom last. Going along the back. Black Northern still had charge from Sabre, Penfold, and Delegate, the lastnamed spoiling a good chance by falling at the fence by the five furlong post. In the iast half mile, Don Quex put In a strong run, but though he passed Penfold and Sabre could not reach Black Northern, which won easily by three lengths. Sabre was eight lengths away, third. Then came Penfold and St. Maria. Time, 3.20. Royal Day was favourite. Collins, the rider of Royal Day. received a nasty shaking. NEW LYNN HANDICAP of lOOsovs.. five furlongs. F. W. Arnold’s ch g Minstrel, 3yrs, by Obligado Lute, 8.3 (IT. Gray) 1 J. McNicol’s br g Haku, syrs, 8.6. (Ryan) - G. Robinson’s br f Hamadryad, 3yrs, 82 (Brady) 3 Also started: Waiotahi 8.5, Arawa 8.4, Lieutenant Soult 8.4, Mustere 8.2, Vivace 8.2, Bonnie Fishwife 8.1, Farawai <S.I, Blue Vale 8.1, Maykoff 8.1, Tipua <B.l, Monoplane 8.1, Prophesied 8.1. Wee Olga 8.1, Kaiponu 8.1, Lady Betty 8.4, Caedmon 8.1, Kuratau 8.1. Minstrel was first io move, followed by Lady Betty, Hamadryad, Vivace. When a furlong was covered. Lady Betty had rushed to the front, and showed out across Ihe top two lengths clear of Hamadryad. Th< n came Minstrel. Baku, and Vivace. In this order they turned for home. When they straightened up for the run to Ihe post, Baku dashed into the lead, and nt tiedistance it looked as if he would prevail, but at the lawn rails Minstrel put in a strong challenge, and a gteat race resulted. Minstrel beating his stable companion by a short head. Hamadryad was a length ami a-quarter away, third, just in front of Vivace. Then came Blue Vale at. the head of a closely-bunched field, the last of which was Kaiponu. ’l'ime, 1.5. Baku was favourite. WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs, iv J. Muir’s blk g Blue Garment. 6yrs. by Bluelight - Seamstress, 8.8 (E. R. Brown) 1 S. Bradley's br h First Wairiki, lyrs, 8.0 (Brady - J. Cavanagh’s ch f Wenonah, 3yrs, 8.4, (Ryan) ■’ Also started: Uranium 9.13, Sublime 9.1. Kapanga 8.4, Toa Tuhi 8.1. I re< ■■ ■•- i 8. I. Regain 8.1. Illustrious S.o, F!yiugS<m!t 8 and Master 'l'heory 8.0. There was a long delay at the p<M. caused by the auths of Kaponga. whb'i bolted a coup'e of times round. Wild 'lie ! Hf’tpd. 'l ev left the mark in tmod line. Blue Garment being first pioinineni. but w.iinrniedi itely headed by K.ipong.i. but tins was only Icmporfary, and Blue Garment uot to the front again, and. joined by First W.urikl, the pair made the running, just < 1.-.ir Toa lulii, with Uranium at the head <»i’ the others. Blue Garment ami Fi : W;tiriki still had charge \ hen they tu -ned for home, and the pair 1m l the r.t< <• to themselves, Blue Garment betting the v i di< t by a neck. Wenonah was three* lengths away third, just in front of Uranium and Sublime, with Kapomra a bad lust. Time 1.1<» 1-5. Blue Garment was favourite.

SECOND HANDICAP STEi;i‘LE‘ HASK ol lOOsovs., about three miles. Theo M. Bowling's ch g Antar< tic, dytM, •>y snivadau—Coryphee, lo.jo »s<*ott».. ] T. Mo.row’s b g Wiiata-»hot, aged, 10.3 (Thompson) ; Mrs a. Hughes’ br g Kauans, aged, ;».s (Roach) ; ’ !so started: First Barrel b-7, l.e F. <1 J 0.2. Lus- >u>be 9.7, Whatar-*;. * 7. First Ba: el led over the first feme, but when they settled down WLttashot nas 1 the lead, and show.-d the way over he hurdle at the seven furlong p<*<t. wh« :e l.e Reau fell, and was in *-h/ge till :hey jumped .he fence at the half mile p »st, whicli brought I.useombe to grief. Antarctic here took charge, ami led past he stand, fallowed by Whatashot; while the others were already in trouble. Antats C <: :i! had ■•<> >: mand as they came past the 1.. time, m a Whatashot in v ! osp <-.»mpan\ whi e First: •Barrel pulled up, ami the rest »f the field strung out AVhatashot -.-iinul < >nu' cx-’i’e-nieut as they went along t’e ba<-k by run ning up to Antarctic, bn ’t was only on .sufferance, as the toinvigin drew out again, and won easily by six lengths. Kanana was a similar distance away, third, with Whafaroa a long way hack, fourth, lime, 6.3. Antarctic was favourite. When l.e Beau fell, his face was badly cut, and six stitches had to !.♦- put in by Mr Halstead, the club’s veterinary surgeon. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of b>O soys., one mile. 11. McManawuy's ch g North East. <>yrs, by Euroclydoii Mariana, 9.1 AV, Young) 1 C. J. Varker’s ch h Bailx heigh. syrs, 7.4 (Whittaker) 2 A. J. Edwards’ hr g M.l mt po !ri. aged. 7.6 (11. Gray) 3 Also started- Miss Winnie 5.3, Lochbuie 7.12, Admiral Soult 7.9, Antonci io 6.1-1. Flying Soult 6.9. The field was in line wli»m the barrier lifted, but Antoinette ami Flying Soult wore chopped right out. Mi« Winnie w.ta first to show out prominently, ami 'the field along the bark, folhiwed by Baßy■heigih. Lochbuie. North-East. Manapouri, Admiral Soult, Antoinette, b tying Soult in that order. The positions umleru on: very linie change till they cross- I the top stretch, where the field closed on Hie leader. Miss Winnie lost her position at the home turn, where Bally heigii •ami Nori h-Easi shot into 'the lead, the last-named drawing out, and finished up a winner by three parts of 5t length. Manapouri was a length away, third, with Admiral Soult fourth; and theri came Antoinette. Miss Winnie and Flying Soult. Time, 1.43. North-East, was favourite. The winner met with a mixed reception upon returning to scale. -ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Four furlongs. Wore Vewene's b g Naumai. 6yrs, by Conqueror Unknown, 9.13 (Pritchard) I C. E. Major’s ch 111 Emblem. 4yrs, 8.10 (AV. Young) * ’J J. ‘Muir’s blk g Blue Garment, <>vrs, 7.13 (E. R. Brown) 3 Also started: Turbine 10.4. Ashby 9.1 r Lady French 8. io. Duart 7.13. Kremlin. 7.12, Echo 7.1, Mary Ann 7.0, St. TarA 7.0, Lady Doon 7.0. There was some delay at the post, and when the barrier lifted Naumai was quickest on his feet, followed by Lady French and Emblem, amt then came Mary Ann, Blue Garment and Turbine. This ordet was maintain, d as they crossed the top .stretch, and Naumai was first to turn for homo. In the run to the post. Emblem ■threw out a strong challenge, hut could not reach the leader, which won by threeparts of a l<mgtli. Bine Garment half a length away third, and then came Lady French. Mary Ann, and Turbine, Idle last to fbiish being 'Duart. 'Hidc, 49 4-ssec, Naumai was favourite. NLEMBERS’ HANDICAP of Kosovs, 7 furlongs. A. IF. Tapper’s Zinnia. 5 years, by Explosion - Pansy, 7.7 (Monis) I W. Gall’s b g Coromandel, syrs. 8.6 (E. R. Brown) *2 K. Heaton’s hr m Lady Frances aged. Also started: Epsom Lass 7.0, and Caruso 6.13. Coromandel was first to move, but Zinni.i nt once assume*! comniaml. amt piloted the field along the back, folh.w. d by Caruso, Coi omamiel, Lady li am -<, ami Epsom Lass, in that ord. r. In these p">iii<ms they entered the straight. Coroniamh-i and Lady I’ianees challenged in the run home, and Zinnia had to be shaken up to win by a length ami a hall from (’oroinnmh , l. with Lady I-’rau. ■ s a length away third. Caruso was fourth. Time 1 30. <'oromandel w favou rite. i’i ’1;1. i< \N< 11 \ NDl< AV b"' -\ -. 6 C. E- Major’s ch m Cmblcn . lyr-. by Field Battery Vapour. 7.12 (»’. Brown) 1 Walters ami llugbe.c b h (..rncral Soult, T Cuinimghun’s br g <’a| tam S.mlt, 1 yrs. 6.10 (Mortis) 3 Also start, d: Deag. r Bank s _. \V. 1 West 7.12. Lady Dot 7.1. and AL. •• / W.c i > 6.10. Capt ain S-mlt was •]ui-Rest t<. begin, hut Emblem immediately rushed to the front, ami a< led as pil'd abrng the back, followed by Captain Smill, W'i d West, ami J.adv D.d. The lai ter dimpi < I right ba-'k t i,, a g Hie top -irei.di. Emblem showing Ihe way to I'apraoi Soult. will) Wild West, most prominent of the others. Emblem still had charge when they turned for home, and holding her own in the run to the post, won comfortably by two lengths from General Soult, whh'U iiiibshed List, mn! beat Captain Soult a length f.-r second hommrs. Dogg* . B ink \\ ,1 t.oirth and l ady Dot last, l ime I.W. G-neral Soult was favourite.