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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VI, Issue 299, 16 April 1896, Page 10

Turf Records.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING.

Third Day.—Saturday, 11th April. The weather was again inclined to be wet for the concluding day of the above club’s Easter gathering, but for one slight shower the rain held off, and the afternoon, although cloudy and threatening, remained fine. The attendance was again good, numbering nearly as many as oa Easter Monday, at a rough guess, about 4,000 people being present. The racing was again interesting, and there were no accidents in either the Hurdle Races or the Steeplechase. The totalisator investments for the day showed a steady increase, the total for the day being £5,426, as against £4,356 for the third day of the same meeting last year. The total investments for the meeting was £17,479, as against £13,291 last year, showing a gratifying increase of £4,188. Results :— Maiden Hurdle Handicap of 40 sovs. For all horses, that have not won an advertised race exceeding 30 sovs in value at time of entry. One mile and a half. In. Out. 77 54 Mr E. J. Evans’ b g Aughadowery, 4yrs, by Howitzer —Pastime, 9.7, Woodfield ... 59 40 Mr A. McMillan’s b m Glenlora, 4yrs, 9.7, Burns 12 16 Mr J. C. Booth’s br m Captivity, aged, 10.11, McKinnon... ... 3 Also started —50, 37 Lieutenant, 10.7, Collins ; 30,33 Economy, 10.0, Fergus (broke down) ; 14, 6 Starlight, 9.10, Homan. Won comfortably by three lengths; three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 4|sec. Dividends —Inside, £3 2s; outside, £3 6s. (Winner trained by J. B. Williamson). Hurdle Race Handicap of 60 sovs; second horse 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and three-quarters. 83 73 Mr R. Harper’s b g Donald McKinnon, 6yrs, by The Dauphin —Taupiri, 12.2, Ashdown ... 1 16 16 Mr J. Sutton’s b g Ditto, syrs, 9.0, Woodfield ... ... ... 2 13 7 Mr J. Rae’s b g Kingswood, 6yrs, 10.4, owner ... ... ... 3 Alan started —21, 21 Blackfriar, 9.5, S. Fergus Won easily by a clear length, same distancebetween second and third. Time, 3min 37sec. Dividends —Inside £1 Bs, outside £1 Bs. (Winner trained by J. Skeats.) ST. GEORGE’S HANDICAP of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. On» mile. 95 49 Mr F. Watson’s ch m ST. LAURA, syrs, by St. Leger—Miss Laura, 9.8, Creamer ... ... ... 1 124 117 Mr S. McGuiness’ bh WAIUKU, syrs, 8.12, E. Ruesell ... ... 2 166 164 Mr A. Davies’ eh g ACONE, syrs, 9.10, Gallagher ... ... ... 3 Also started—l2B, 58 Doris, 8.5, Davis t 95, 57 Tit, 7.3, Perry ; 31, 17 Haria, 7.3, Castleton ; 30,, 25 Free Lance, 6.12, Buchanan ; 28, 17 Eve,. 6.11, Hall; 17, 14 Lord Dunluce, 6.10, Satman ; 7,2 Mavourneen, 6.10, Wallace ; 10, 5 Frontignac, 6.8, Skeats; 4, 1 Pirate, 6.7, S. Chaafe. There was a long delay at the post, caused principally by the fractiousness of St. Laura, whowas kicking the rest of the field in all directions. When the barrier was released it was to a. moderate start, Acone being shut out. The first to show out were Free Lance and Eve, and they carried on the running until going up to the cutting, where Mavourneen and Waiuku (the latterbeing ridden) were overhauling the leadersComing down the hill Waiuku showed out clear,, and his name was loudly called, but Acone and St. Laura were on the track of last year’s winner, but they had hard work to get on terms with him until nearing the Derby Stand, where Acone on the inside, and St. Laura on the outside of Waiuku, drew level with him, and after a sharp set-to in front of the Grand Stand, Creamer straightened the Taranaki mare, and she drew out and won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 43Jsec. Dividends — Inside £6 19s, outside £9 13s. (Winner trained by P. Johnson.) Pony Hurdle Handicap of 35 sovs ; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. Onemile and a half. 28 13 Mr J. Sutton’s br m Kathleen, aged, by The Dauphin—Sleevelink, 9.12, Woodfield ... ... 1 18 20 Mr A. Hughes’ b g Little Tom, aged, 10.6, Greemvood... ... 2 14 12 Mr J. Clements’ br g Libeller, syrs, 9.3, Pennell ... ... 3 Won by a length and a half, five lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 3sec. Dividends —Inside £1 18s, outside £3 2s. (Winner trained by J. B. Williamson.) Criterion Handicap of 45 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Four furlongs 89 71 Mr A. E. Byers’ b g St. Kilda, aged, by St. Leger—Mutakana, 9'12, owner ... ... ... 1 51 28 Mr J. C. Booth’s br m Romp, 6yrs, 7.6, Perry... ... ... 2 150 99 Mr J. Ohaafe’s ch g Orion, 4yrs, 9.12, J. Chaafe... ... : 3 Also started —25,22 Doris, 8.12, Gallagher; 70, 41 St. Regel, 8.8, Duff; 102,58 Dummy, 7.8, Creamer ; 20, 12, The Sharper, 7.6, Buchanan ; 42, 28 Decoration, 7.5, Manning ; 23,10 Peerlees, 7.4, Castleton ; 35, 22 Glenora, 7.0, Sceats ; 2, 0 Tamaki, 6.7, Hall. . Good start. Won comfortably by half a lenngth, neck between second and third, Dummy a neck away fourth. Time, 50|sec. Dividends—lnside £6 3s, outside £4 19s. (Winner trained by owner.)

HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 70 sovs; second horse 5 sovs from the stake. About three miles. 129 80 Mr J. R. Martin’s b m CARBUNCLE, syrs, by CarbineerPearl, 10.7, F. Burns 1 6© 55 Mr F. Macmanemin’s b g IKA, aged, 10.0, Collins ... 2 16 64 Mr J. Clements’ blk g SCALTHEEN, aged, 10.0, Windsor 3 Also started—32, 20 Kildare 10.12, Coleman ; 15, 7 Malabar, 10.0, R. Hall; 98, 16 Kalo, 10.0, R. Wright (pulled up) ; 7, 6 Glenlora, 9.7, Carey (ran off) ; 5, 4 Ditto, 9.7, Wbodfield. Scaltheen again led the field over the sod wall and water jump, Ika and Ditto following close handy. Crossing the stone wall, Scaltheen and Kalo mulled it badly, and tne horseman on each made a splendid recovery. Ika took the lead here, temporarily, but Scaltheen soon joined him, and the pair raced up the hill together some distance ahead of Ditto, Kildare, Malabar and Carbuncle. Crossing the double in front of the stand the last time round Scaltheen and Ika were together a few lengths clear of Carbuncle and Ditto. Going out of the centre of the course Ika dashed to the front, but Carbuncle set sail after him and caught him going along the back, but nearly tipped out at the hurdles, but quickly prilling herself together she again took up the running and jumping the fences on top of the hill, she rattled down the hill five lengths ahead of Ika, with Scaltheen and the others some distance in the rear. At the last hurdle on the course proper Ika appeared to be catching the gallant little mare, but Burns kept her going and she eventually won comfortably by five lengths, eight lengths between second and third. Time, 6min 40sec. Dividends —inside £2 Ils., outside £2 16s. (Winner trained by W. Crowl). Grand stand Handicap of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs. 171 139 Mr Thos. Morrin’s ch f Forma, 3yrs, by Hotchkiss — Formo, 8.11, Gallagher... ... ••• 1 61 47 Mr P. J ones’ b m Lillie, 4yrs, 7.10, McPherson ... •■ • •• • 2 ©3 83 Mr Chaafe’s ch g Orion, 4yrs, 9.10, J. Chaafe ... ... ••• 3 Also started —30, 40 Lady Marion, 7.11, Stewart; 58,48 Miss Nelson, 7.5, Perry; 14, 8 Peerless, 7.2, Parker; 8,7 Lord Dunluce, 6.12, TTn.ll; 9, 4 Markinch, 6.12, Jellings ; 14, 8 Lufra, <6.11, Castleton; 18, 10 Glenora, 6.11, Sceats. In this race Forma appeared to be going to have an easy victory until opposite the Derby■stand, where Lillie challenged her, and after a sharp set-to between Forma on the inside and Lillie on the outside, with Orion in the centre, our reporter —who was on the top stand, in a direct line with the winning post and judge’s box—had written Lillie won by half a neck, when he looked up and found the judge had placed Forma first. Orion was a neck away third, from Forma. Time, Imin Divi•dends —Inside, £2 10s; outside, £2 Ils. (Winner trained by G. Wright.) "Victoria Handicap of 50 sovs ; second horse ,to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. •87 55 Mr J. Chaafe’s b c Antares, by Castor —Hilda, 7.8, Sceats ... 1 144 82 Mr Knight’s ch f Decoration, 7.12, Creamer... ... 2 16 6 Mr J Livingstone’s b f Lady Cuisine. 6.7, Castleton ... ... 3 Also started —158, 87 Nestor, 8.11, Duff ; 38, •26 St. Elmo, 7.7, Parker ; 30, 17 Porangi Potae, •6.10, Buchanan ; 45,18 Korowai, 6.9, Satman ; 5, 1 St. Owen, 6.7, Hall. "Won comforably by two lengths, a neck be--tween second and third. Time, Imin Dividends —Inside £5 13s, outside £4 18s. (Winner trained by owner.)

WAIPUKABAU JOCKEY CLUB’S ANNUAL EASTER MEETING-

Monday, April 6th. Weather dull and threatening, with one slight shower during the afternoon. The attendance numbered about 1200. The totalisator investments for the day were £3,352, as compared with £3,674 last year, a decrease of £322. Results -. — Handicap Hhbdkes of 35 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Two miles. 30 Mr H. Shanly’s b g Billy, aged, by Perkin Warbeck 11. — Brenda, 9.5, Hannon ... ... ... 1 79 Mr W. Carr’s b m Hilda 11., syrs, 10.7, Cuneen ... ... ... ... 2 49 Mr J. Maher’s b g Kiwi, aged, 10.8, Redmond ... ... ... ... 3 Won easily by nearly ten lengths. Dividend, £4 14s. Easter Handicap of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 171 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b m Martyrdom, 4yrs, by Apremont —Martyr, 8.12, M’Keague ... ~ ... ... 1 49 Mr C. Siddell’s br h Moonraker, 4yrs, 7.10, Wright ... ... ... ... 2 73 Mr F. Moeller’s br g Torpina, 3yrs, B.IU, H. Fairbrother ... ... ... 3 Also started-153 Heavenly Twin, 7.8, Murphy; 46 Lorenzo, 6.7, Noble.

Won by a short head, five lengths between second and third. Dividend, £2 Ils. Trial Handicap of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Once round. 113 Mr T. H. Lowry’s ch g Belford, 3yrs, by Tetford —Lioness, 8.6, McKeague ... 1 113 Mr D. St. John’s b m Tally-ho, syrs, 9st, Mitchell ... ... ... ... 2 38 Mr Taite Kupa’s b c Whakamatau, 4yrs, 8.0, Jones ... ... ... ... 3 Also started. —87 Wikitoria, 8.12, Fairbrother. Won easily by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Dividend, £2 Ils.

Waipukurau Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 171 Mr A. Nopera’s b g Flaneur, aged, by Cadogan —Miss Russley, 7.9, J. J ones 1 41 Mr C. Siddell’s b c Kingsman, 3yrs, 7.0, M’Lear ... ... ... ••• 2 28 Captain W. R. Russell’s ch g Capon Rouge, 3yrs, 6.7, Lister ... ... 3 Also started —53 Drury Lane,7.4, Fairbrother; 133 Blarney, 8.5, Parker; 51 Muskateer, 7.0, Jones. Won easily by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Dividend, £3. Handicap Hack Flat of 35 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 135 Mr A. R. Watson’s b h Rainbow, 4yrs, by Somnus —Maori Girl, 8.10, D. Wright ... ... ••• I 109 Mr B. Dennehy’s b m Slumber, 4yrs, 7.11, Fairbrother ... ... ••• 2 23 Mr L. Te Urupu’s ch g Unfortunate, aged, 6.10, Lister ... ... 3 Also started —120 Mysterious, 8.0, Laurie ; 53 Spivanus, 8.0, Parker; 27 Tokatea, 8.10, Carmichael. Won by half a length ; a length between second and third. Dividend, £3 2s. Ladies’ Bracelet (high-weight handicap), value 25 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 26 Mrs D. St. John’s b m Tally-ho, syrs, 11.0, Mr A. Hyde ... ... ... 1 99 Mrs R. O’Rourke’s b h Leontini, 6yrs, 11.12, Woods ... ... 2 Also started —38 Drury Lane, 12.2, Cuneen; 37 Billy, 10.0, Hannon ; 35 Inapo, 10.13, Mr H. Russell; 5 Kiwi, 10.9, Mr Harley; 33 Prairie Grass, 12.2, Rollo ; 101 T. Rose, 10.13, A. Goodwin. Billy won this race comfortably by nearly a length from Tally-ho, but having failed to carry a 71b penal'y for winning the Hurdle Race, the stakes and dividend were awarded to Tally-ho. Dividend, £l2 Ils. Flying Handicap of 40 sovs. Six furlongs. 110 Mr C. Siddell’s br h Moonraker, 4yrs, by The Assyrian — Norah, 7.12, Wright ... ... ••• 1 89 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b m Martyrdom, 4yrs, 8.10, McKeague ... ... -2 45 Mr F. Moeller’s br g Torpina, 3yrs, 8 12, Fairbrother ... ... ... 3 Also started—3o Heavenly Twin,7.lo,Murpby; 104 Musketeer, 7.6, Jones ; 18 Campaspe, 6.7, Lister. Won all out by half a length, three lengths between second and third. Dividend, £3 4s. Final Hack Handicap of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile. 241 Mr A. R. Walton’s br h Rainbow. 4yrs, by Somnus — Maori Girl, 8.12, D. Wright ... ... ... ••• 1 38 Mr L. Te Urupu’s ch g Unfortunate, agen, 6.12, Lister ... ... ... 2 102 Mr B. Dennehy’s b m Slumber, 4yrs, 7.13, Fairbrother ... ... 3 Also started —104 Kerry Lass, 6.9, M’Lear ; 13 Whakamatau, 6.7, Jones. Won easily by two lengths, same distance between second and third. Dividend, £1 17s.

SMILES.

Canon Tucker once had occasion to consult a horsedealer relative to procuring a horse for his use:—“l suppose,” said Mr Tucker, “ that you wouldn’t sell a jibber, shier, or kicker as staunch, and you would say whether he was lame, blind, or deaf ?” “It all depends, sir,” replied the dealer; “ you might want a blind un’, so as he couldn’t see the stiff loads you put on, or perhaps you would want one that would stay quiet for hours while you was boosing in a a pub. If so, whatever his'other faults, I would warrant him staunch in them leading lines.” These niceties of distinction sent the Canon to another dealer. Widow Nolan (hotly)—“ That wor a foine settin’ o’ eggs ye sould me! Th’ half o’ thim wor cracked.” Mr Hennessey—“Ye should ha watched them; they wor from my game bin, and have got to fightin’ when ye worn’t looking. First Countryman —“ What horse is that, mate ? ” Second Countryman—“ That’s Winberg Lass.” F.C.—“ No, it can’t be ; she ought to be carrying all blue." S.C. —“So she is. Her jockeys colours are blue jacket and blue cap.” F.C. —“ Well, but why has he got on white trousers ?” —8.8.

A well-known gentleman jockey was once riding a steeplecaser whose lines were cast in not altogether pleasant places —that is to say, he was seldom allowed to eat the bread of idleness, and was called upon to compete at almost every meeting during the illegitimate season. On the occasion in question he came down a burster half-a-mile from home, and, being thoroughly pumped out, made no effort to rise. His rider, who was unhurt, consequently began tugging at the bridle. “ Let ’im alone, guv’nor,” remarked a facetious bystander. “It ain’t often ’e get’s a rest. Let ’im lie down while he can— unless you're a-goiri to run 'im agen in the next race." —S.S.