TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 5, 31 January 1912, Page 13

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

The opening day’s rating in connection with the Takapuna Jockey Club’s summer meeting took place at the North Shore on Saturday afternoon. Although the Racing Commissioners thought Ct to cut down the racing days allotted to the club by just about half, there is no doubt of the popularity of the suburban course, for the attendance on Saturday was larger than would be seen on any met ropolitan course in the Dominion, with the exception of Ellerslie and Riccarton. The weather was splendid, and the course fast and in good order, which was con ducive to good racing, the finishes on the whole being the closest witnessed at the Shore for some time. Mr. W. J. Ralph officiated as judge, Mr. <S. R. Speight as timekeeper, and Mr. C. O’Connor as starter. The latter gentleman was hardly in his best form, and the delays at the post were at times very tiresome. With the exception that the last race was somewhat late in starting, the management was satisfactory, the various officials under the secretary (Mr. R. Wynyard) getting through their allotted tasks in a manner that left no room for complaint. During the afternoon the Mounted Rilles Band under Bandmaster Whalley Stewart, rendered a musical programme on the lawn, while Mr. J. Gallagher catered in his well-known style. THE TOTALISATORS. With a good attendance the totalisator receipts were up to expectation, and when the totals came to be made up it was found that the staff of Messrs. W. Blomfield and Co. had handled the sum of £13,945 as against £89415 last year, when, however, £450 was recorded in bookmakers’ fees. THE RACING. The racing was interesting, Mr. Morse’s adjustments working out satisfactorily. ■ln the opening event Kaween was made il good favourite, support also 'being accorded Tiresome, Firelock and Invader. ■Kaween was disappointing, -the finish being left to the three last named, Tiresome winning from Invader, with Firelock third. Red Lupin was slightly better fancied than Lucille in the Zealandia Handicap, a four furlong flutter that could well be dispensed with, while Bogey also found plenty of backing. After Hikuai had led to within a short distance of the post Red Lupin came with a great run and just got up in time to snatch a narrow victory. Westerly and Capt. Paul monopolised the betting in the Hauraki Hurdles, but for some reason or other Master Theory, which was thrown into it on the score of weight, was allowed to pay a false price. Crispineer set a solid pace in the early stages, but when it came to actual racing there was only one in it, Master Theory winning easily. The whole thirteen acceptors carded came out for the principal event of the day, the Takapuna Cup, Soultoria being a strong first fancy, while the order in the betting of the others was, Spectre, Eleetrakoff, Sea Elf, St. Amans, Ngapuka, Takekumu, Jolie Fille, La Reina, Sir Artegal, Gloy and Aristocrat, with Waiotahi a big outsider. The race was a good one to watch, and the leading positions were continually changing. Aristocrat shot out entering the last halfmile, then Jolie Fille looked like a winner, till La Reina headed her inside the distance and the race looked all over, bhen Soultoria came from the clouds, and La Reina stopping in the last few lengths had to put up with second honours. The win was a very popular one, the mare and her rider (Deeley) getting a good reception on returning to scale. Seventeen of the twenty-one acceptors saddled up for the Ferry Handicap which saw Cloudy Dawn a good favourite, but he let his backers down badly, and Surplus, which was but little fancied, getting to the front early, stalled off a strong run by Royal Irish and scored his maiden victory, returning his supporters a dividend of over a score. Nine youngsters came out for the Calliope Handicap, Lannacost being made an odds on favourite, with Prince Merriwee Hext in request. The finish was between the pair, the favourite winning comfortably.

The Orewa Hurdles, for which the half dozen acceptors came out, was a good 'Jetting race, Don Quex being a better favourite than Black Northern with Master Theory, which was saddled up for the second time, also well backed. Black

Northern, Master Theory and Delegate filled the finishing in that order with the favourite last. The concluding event, the Stewards’ Handicap, attracted a field of ten, and Wee Olga was sorted' out as extra good goods, support also coming for Mighty Atom and Capt. Soult. Wee Olga was never prominent, and the Pony Mighty Atom getting out in his" accustomed style, lasted long enough to win by a short head from La Reina, which ran another good race and was unlucky to lose. * * * GISBORNE ACCEPTANCES. GISBORNE, Wednesday. The following are the acceptances for the first Gay of the Gisborne Racing Club's Summer Meeting:— Hurdle Handicap, one mile and a-half. — Continuance 12.9, i’olyuiees 9.13, Stourton 9.13, Donzcl 9.12, Burton 9.6, Hunakaha 9.5, Game 9.2, Appelles 9.0, Te Rahul 9.0, Hatana 9.0, Cully Bridge 9.0. Welter Handicap, one mile.—Lamsdorff 9.13, Scotch 9.11, llirini 9.8, Ardfert 9.7, Donzel 9.5. Durability 8.9, Colleen Dhu 8.5, Oma Tere 8.2, Cally Bridge 8.0, My Motor 8.0. Railway Handicap, five furlongs.—Goldemar 9.2, Easy 8.13, W-aiorewa 8.12, Wee Rose 8.7, Our Queen 8.5, Miss Jewel 7.11, Master Btead 7.10, First Marshal 7.9, Carron 7.0, Bantkigo 7.5, Pasedena 7.0, Connie 7.0, Cora Lakeby 7.0, Eady Te Huputi 7.0. Park Stakes, seven furlongs.—lney 9.0, -Birkline 8.9. Sublime 8.5, Ariom 8.2, Winning Post 7.5, Tripoli 7.4, Compliment 6.7. Maiden Scurry, four furlongs.—Kielder 8.0, Nasendena 8.0, Miss Jewell 8.0. Oma Tere 8.0, Compliment 8.0, Lady Te Huputi 8.0, Our King 8.0. bay gelding by Sabretache —Playmate 8.0. Fagot 8.0, Presentation 8.0, Mrs. 'Beeton 8.0, Manitau 8.0, Chief Marshal 8.0, Player 8.0. Flying Handicap. six furlongs.—Lord Soult 9.0, Sublime 8.9, Lord Possible 8.4, Scorch 8.3, Winning Post 7.9. Waiorewa 7.8, Auldrean 7.6, Easy 7.4, Our Queen 7.3, Compliment 6.7. Gisborne Racing Club Handicap, one mile and a-quarter.—Gold finder 9.0, luey 8.10, Blrkline 8.4, Sublime 8.2, Cork 7.13, Ariom i. 12, Te Pula 7.9, Julian 7.5, Tripoli 7.0, Hirini 7.0, Master Stead 6.7. Te Ha para Hack Handicap, seven tfurlongs.—Goldemar 8.13, Merrie Valet 8.6, Composed 8.5. Durability 8.2, Master Stead «.9, Chief Marshal 7.7, Colleen Dhu 7 7 Stella ris 7.6, Santiago 7.5, »Miria-m 7.5 Quandary 7.0, Zulu Queen 7.0, Prince Eddie 7.0. * £ £ BLOODSTOCK SALE. THE WAIKANAE STUD YEARLINGS. WELLINGTON, Tuesday. There was a good attendance to-day at the annual sale of the Waikanae yearlings. Mr Pyle, of Christchurch, conducted the sale. It was speedily evident that most of those round the ringside had been attracted by idle curiosity rather than any genuine desire to buy, and as a result blds were very slow In forthcoming. Many of the lots disposed of went for much below their real value, and several bargains were secured. The highest-priced one was a filly by Charlemagne 11. from Angele, which fell to the bid of Mr Goring Johnston, of Awahurl, for 270 gs. Jn all 19 lots realised 2300g5, an average of a little more than 131Jgs each. The particulars of the sale are as follows:— Bay filly by Achilles—Prelude, Mr W. Nidd, lOOgs. Chestnut eolt by Vasco—Mayhap, Mr J. Fuller, 40gs. Chestnut filly by Achilles—Bulbul, Mr J. H. Prosser, 50gs. Brown colt by Achilles —Report, Mr Parata, lOOgs. Bay colt by Benzonian—Miss Phyllis, Sir J. Carroll, lOOgs. Brown colt, by Aehilles—Strathspey, Mr J. 11. Prosser, 150 gs. Bay colt by Sir Laddo—Rumour, Mr Wadeley, 50gs. Brown colt by- Achilles—Lady Helen, Mr E. J. Watt, 200 gs. Chestnut filly by Achilles —Chinwag, Mr W. E. Bldwill, 210 gs. ■Chestnut colt by Achilles —Stepena, Mr E. J. Watt, 260 gs. Chestnut filly by Aehilles—Tortulla, Mr W. E. Bidwill, ITOgs. Brown colt by Vasco—Ekaterini Passeropoulo, Mr H. J. Cameron, SOgs. Brown colt by Aehilles —Marseillaise, Mr E. J. Watt, 200 gs. Bay filly by Charlemagne ll.—Angele, Mr Goring Johnston, 270 gs. Brown colt by Soult —Caller Ou, Mr J. Jackson, 250 gs. Brown eolt by Aehilles —Kitehenmaid, Mr Morse, Sags. Brown filly by Benzonian —Chainstitch, Mr W. Baker, 50gs. Bay filly by Martian—Faux Pas, Mr 11. Hodge, 7(igs. Bay colt by Achilles —Bellicent, Mr H. Hodge, Sags. ♦ ♦ * C.J.C. WEIGHTS. WELLINGTON, Thursday. The Canterbury Joekey Club's handicaps have been declared by Mr J. E. Henry* as follows:— Hornby Welter.—Odessa 10.4, Bonny Glen 10.0, Eaglestone 9.11, Colleen Mary t.lO, Kilts 00, True Knight 0.0, Avarice 0.5, Merry Lass 9.4, Expansion 9.4, Armstrong 0.1, Adage 8.11, Troon 8.11, Almwell 0.11, Miss Advance 8.4, Probable 8.8, Aemu 8.3, Stephanos 8.0, Daylight BUI 8.0. Firm Hold 8.0, Foam Flake 8.0. Filly Stakes.—Culprit 10.3, ITeatherbrae 0.0, Avarice 8.10, Aucilla 8.2, Anna 8.1, Carloona 8.1, Pleasure Bent 7.9, Star Dancer

7.5, Culross 7.5, Bon Bon 7.5. Imagination 0.13, Scottish Star 0.10, Ediah Peg 0.10, Special Form 6.10, Shona Muy 0.7. Midsummer Handicap.—Counterfeit 9.13, Masterpiece 9.4, Rose Noble 8.11, Byron 8.11, Martine 8.9, Parable 8.9. Odessa 8.0, The Cornet 7.13, Routine 7.8, Outlander 7.7, Gold Coin 7.6, Mumura 7.5, Orotava 0.12, Turns 6.7, Santa Rosaleer 6.7. Lyttelton Plate. —Gnome 8.9, Bon Ton 8.7, Anna Carlovna 8.5, May Dalrymple 8.4, St. Ambrose eolt 7.12, Brown Owl 7.9, Pawky Lass 7.9, Stepdaneer 7.9, Snowlike 7.9, Culross 7.9, Lourdes 7.9, Pippin 7.5, Scottish Star 7.0, Special Form 7.0, Shona May 6.9, Nyx 6.7. Craven Plate.—Royal Scotch 9.3, hex King 8.10, Countermine 8.8, Kohlnoor 7.13, Medallist 7.13, Coronlt'orm 7.12. Tannhauser 7.12, The Cornet 7.12, Colleen Mary 7.5, True Knight 6.13, Expansion 6.10, Mtrrj Lass 6.10, Tuma 6.7, John Bunyan 6.7. Hulswell Handicap.—Kimona 9.11, bus® 8.9, Krlss 8.9, Featherstone 8.8, Gangway 8.5, Golightly 8.3, Thrax 8.0, Stephanos 7.13, Kilmeny 7.12, Bolt from the Blue 7.7, Hesione 7.7, Nightlight 7.7, Corrie 7... rfc •£• 4? OTAHUHU NOMINATIONS. The following is a list o. Vue nominations received in connection with the Otahuhu Trotting club’s summer Meeting, which takes p.ace at Alexandra Park on February 14 and 17:— FIRST DAV. Malden Handicap, one mile.—Sir Prize, King of Diamonds, Special Flower, Lady Doctor, Madam Hulterny, Olivette, Jack Johnson, Prince Berlin, Lady Rosier, Victor G., Pathfinder, csyrie, Walter D., Mikado, Miss Dexter, Miss Albert, Gwelo, Prince Royal, Miss Duke. Epsom Handicap, one mile and a halt. Ben F., Woodmouut, Lady Doctor, Stop It, Kotlrl, Macquarrle, Mountain King, Recommended, Count, Pearlie Maid, Specialty, Normintson, Lady Specialist, Grey W. Manukau Handicap, one mile and a-balf. —Bronze Bell, Weary Willie, Little Paul, Royal Mail, Robex, Bert, Casting, Nelson, Moorish Chief, Taihoa. Otahuhu Cup, two miles.—Bell Gray, Haldane, Vanclare, Miss Ngapara, Maplewood, Master Park, Viscount, Sylvie, Monica, Autocrat, Rosie Wilkes, St. Michael, Waterloo. Sylvia Park Handicap, one mile and ahalf.—Special Flower, Miss Judy, Lady Doctor, Lady Zeppllu, Prince Berlin, Recommended, Presently. Syrle, Moorish Chief, Walter D., Stop It, Specialty, Lady Specialist, Activity. Class Handicap, one mile. —Mistle, Robex, Baron Leugen, Royal Victor, Maplewood, Specialist, Master Park, Lord Specialist, Miss Bell Boy, John Harold, Autocrat, Rosebud, Undine. Special Trot Handicap, two miles and a quarter.—Merry Kate, Haldane, Little Paul, Vanclare, Macquarrle, Viscount, Albert Elward, Nelson, Harry Mace, Peartie Maid, Stranger, Mikado, Huou Leal, Lady Wilmington. Electric Handicap, one mile. —Beu F., Woodmonnt, Stop it, Alf. McKinney, Monotype, Count, Ballot, Sylvie, Jungle, Gwelo, Taihoa, PLylllstina, Activity. SECOND DAY. Trial Handicap, one mile.—Sir Prise, Redpath, Special Flower, Mks Judy, King of Diamonds, Lady Doctor, Madam Butterfly. Olivette, Lady Rosier, Wilga, Presently, Victor G.» Pathfinder, Walter 1)., Mikado, Miss Dexter, Gwelo, Prince Royal. Onehunga Handicap, one mile and a-half. —Bronze Bell, Belle of the Ball, Little Paul, Royal Mail, Hlnekowhal, Bert <'asting, Kotlrl, Prince Berlin, Nelson, rath--11 nd er, Syrie, Miss Albert. Summer Handicap, two miles. —Bell Gray, Wood mount, Wild Nell, Miss Ngapara, Master Park, St. Michael, Sylvie, Pearlie Maid, Stranger, Autocrat, Lady Wilmington, Royal Albert, Good Friday. Tramway Handicap, one mile and a half. —Special Flower, Weary Willie, Ben F., Lady Doctor, Stop It, Recommended, Count, Moorish Chief, Walter D., Specialty, Lady Specialist, Grey W. Alexandra Handicap, one mile and a-half. —Belle of the Bail, Royal Mail, Kotlrl, Maplewood, Prince Berlin, Mountain King, Monica, Miss Bell Boy, John Harold, Waterloo. Mangerc Handicap, two miles and aquarter.—Scotia, Merry Kate, Haldane, Vanclare, Miss Ngapara, Macquarrle, Viscount, Albert Edward, Harry Mace, Nelson, Pearlie Maid, Stranger, Autocrat, Mikado, Huon Leal. High-class Handicap, one mile. — Bell Gray, Mis tie, Alf. McKinney, Royal Victor, Specialist, Master Park, Jungle. Lord Specialist, Normintson, Undine, Phyllistlua. Telegraph Handicap, one mile.—Bronze Bell, Weary Willie, Belle of the Ball, Ben F., Robex, Baron Leugcn, Sylvie, Moorish Chief, Rosebud, Rosie W'ilkes, I'uihoa. Further entries may have been received at Otahuhu. 4? •F D.J.C. NOMINATIONS* DUNEDIN, Friday. The following nominations have been received for tho Dunedin Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting:— Dunedin Cup of OOOsovs. One mile and a-half. —Masterpiece, Countermine, Cornet, Soldiers' Chorus, Odessa, Tannhauser, Mumura, Adage, Routine, True Knight. St. Aidan, Oratava, Martine luey. Rose Noble, Oiyoi, Outlander, Kris, Medallist, Parable. _ Dunedin Jockey Clnb Handicap of 400sovi. One mile and a-quarter.—Masterpiece. The Cornet. Countermine, Soldiers* Chorus, Odeasa, Obolu«. Tannhauser, Mumura, Adage. Routine, St. Aldan, Oratava, Effort, Martine, Iney, Roae Noble, Oiyoi, Waiju, Outlander, KrU, Medallist, True Kulght, Parable.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. At Rk-carton this morning the plo gh was in capital order and the weather bright. Countermine beat Sea King ovef elx /urlongs In 1.16}. fiui&hlng well. Ora. tava and Mumura ran twelve furlongs in 2.17}, but were not extended. Colleen Mary went six furlongs in 1.17 2-5. Coronlform. suffering from a weak knee, raa seven furlongs in 1.33, Kilts beat The Cornet over six furlongs in 1.15 4-5. Rose Noble galoped twelve furlongs In 2.10. Martine and Sant Rosaleer a mile and a-half in 2.43 2-5, the former finishing in front, bat Sant performance was rery satisfactory, and h e Is evidently tn fine condition. Bonny Glen went seven furlongs in 1.31, Miss Advance the same distance smartly in 1.80 2-5. Large numbers were given medium to fast work.