WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VIII, Issue 384, 2 December 1897, Page 11

WELLINGTON.

Death of Roseleaf — Kingan’s stable— Prosser’s string —King Lear A forfeit, or appeal—The bookmakers trouble— Financial success of Wellington Meeting. Wellington, November 26. Although the totalisator returns at the Hutt showed a falling off of £2OOO compared with last year, the revenue derived from this source and the bookmakers, was greater than last year. Zanella’s victory was unexpected by her connections, and that is why she paid snch a good price. Sefton ran both his pair (Quiltin a good favorite), but they ran absolutely last. In giving First Result a stone and a decisive beating (the latter was ridden out by P. White), Stockade proved himself the best of hacks about at present. The victory of Cour de Lion was received with cheering, but it was only hard riding on Jack Armstrong’s part that he got him home. The favorite ran well and finished third. Lindsay, who rode Cour de Lion on the first day, was unable to scale the weight after the race. Half-way up the straight m the Second Welter Handicap Nightingale looked like a winner, but Sir Agnes came and won by a head. When defiant romped home in the Spring Handicap th® l ® was a strong demonstration made by the public. The stewards considered a protest for inconsistent running, but dismissed it. That the horse showed most inconsistent form there can be no doubt. At the same time no one would suppose for a moment that his owner would do anything crooked. The Hon. J. D. Ormond was somewhat cut up at the treatment received from the public. Perhaps the hooting was only intended for the horse. This is the first time I have seen the Dreadnoughts charged with dishonesty. In the Hack Flying Oracle never gave any of his opponents a chance. Boreas put down Chasseur easy enough in the Waiwetu Handicap, although the latter led the best part of the journey. November 28. Mr H. W. Clay is unfortunate with his horses. A little while back he lost Flanstella, full-sister to Roseleaf, who was killed last week. F. Higgott, until recently in E. Cutts’ employ at Riccarton,- has gone into Kingan’s stable at the Hutt. I am informed that Mr J. R. McDonald s horses, Rip Van Winkle, Kapua, Headford, and Titoki, are leaving Bulls, and will in future be trained by Mr J. H. Prosser at Porirua. Ring Lear broke down badly in the Hurdle Race at The Hutt, and Sea Serpent is unsound. That is the reason why he was. not started at the late meeting. Rudini’s owner has appealed against the fine of £2O made by the Carterton Racing Club. He maintains that the money due by him was paid to a country club secretary at the same time that the Wanganui Club was paid. T. Tobias was among the pencillers licensed on the second day at The Hutt in the paddock. A petition is being nnmerously signed here to bring before the Colonial Secretary and endeavor to get the imprisonment dealt out to bookmakers at Christchurch quashed. . The Wellington Racing Club’s Spring Meeting proved a financial success. In the absence of Mr W. Grace, Mr J. O. Hayward officiated as timekeeper at The Hutt.