THE TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB’S WINTER MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VIII, Issue 409, 26 May 1898, Page 14

THE TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB’S WINTER MEETING.

- First Day—Saturday, May 21. Torrents of rain fell on the opening day, and after two races had been run the meeting was postponed. Follow - ing are the results : — Handicap Maiden Hurdles of 50 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and three-quarters. 48 Mr R. Platt’s ch m Seabreeze, by Nelson—Sweet Alice, 4yrs, 9.10, Davidson ... ... 1 29 Mr S. Murphy’s b g South Pacific, 6yrs, 9.10, R. Hall ... 2 59 Mr S. Tooman’s b g Reindeer, syrs, 9.10 (inc. 101 b over), A. Williams ... ... ... 3 Other starters —18 Glenlora, 10.4; 9 Ballyhooley, 9.10; 16 Atalanta, 9.8 ; 96 Miss-shot, 9.7 ; 72 The Trifler, 9.7 ; ’3 padlock 9.7. Won easily. Time, 3min 40sec Dividends—lnside, £5 4s ; outside, £ll 2s.

Handicap Maiden Plate of 50 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 40 Mr N Dickey’s b c Doneraile, by St. Leger— Balista, 3yrs, 7.4, Buchanan . ... ... 1 68 Mr F. Macmanemin’s bik m Cuiralba, 3yrs, 7.12, Scents ... ... ... ... 2 62 Mr E. M. Harper’s b g I’inepinetekura, 4yrs, 8.9, Ready ... ... ... ••• 3 Other starters—B9 Thelma, 7,12 ;44 Cleopatra, 7.10; 46 Blairina, 7.8; 92 My Sweetheart, 7.6. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 43sec. Dividends —lnside, £9; outside, £ll Bs. Second Day (continued)—Tuesday, May 24.

Handicap Maiden Hurdles of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. One mile and threequarters. 91 Mr S. Tooman’s b g Reindeer, by BrigadierBillingsgate mare, syrs, 9.8 (including 31b over), A. Williams ... ... ... .. 1 42 Hon. H. Mosman’s b g Antares, 4yrs. 10.10, Neill 2 37 Messrs Halstead and Phillips’ br g The Trifler, 4yrs, 9.9, (including 41b over), Henwood ... 3 Other starters—l6B St. Hiko, 10.8 ;55 Thelma, 9.7 ;22 Atalanta, 9.3; 18 Glenarm, 9.5 (including 51b over). Won by four lengths. Time, 3min 39sec. Dividends, £4 9s and £4 2s, Substitution Handicap of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. One mile. 92 Mr W. Walters’ br m Blairina, by Blairgowrie— Hipporina, 3yrs, 7.8, Hooton ... ... 1 116 Mr C. Coleman’s b m My Sweetheart, aged, 7.10, Sceats ... ••• ••• 2 53 Hon. H. Mosman’s brm Witch, 3yrs, 7.0, Jelhngs 3 Won by four lengths. Time, Imin 53sec. Dividends, £2 12s and £2 9s.

First Pony Handicap of 50 sovs; second pony 5 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 166 Mr 8. Murphy’s ch m Partan Jeannie, by St. Leger—Fishfag, 4yrs. 7.10, Satman ... •■ ■ 1 73 Mr L. Harris’b m Rangiuru, 4yrs, 7.6, Duff ... 2 216 Mr F. E. Andrew’s b m Lady Howitzer, 4yrs, 7.4,

Gallagher ... ... ... ... , ••• 3 Other starters-161 Fair Nell, 9.13; 71 Napoleon, 8.9 ; 87 Purvoke, 8.7; 113 Little Wonder, 7.9; 28 Nannie, 7.6; 52 Repetition, 7.4; 76 Stella, 6.10; 45 Brigette, 6.10; 97 Sandy, 6.7. • •., , Won by three lengths. Time, Imm 24sec. Dividends, £6 9s and £6 7s. Birthday Handicap of 125 sovs; second horse 15 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter., 195 Mr R. Platt’s ch h Castashore, by Castor—Zip, . syrs, 75, Buchanan ... ... ■■■ I 100 Mr J. W. Russell’s b g Panoply, aged, 7.8, Sceats 2 130 Mr T. B Bell’s br m Korowai, 4yrs, 7.2, Stewart 3 Other starters-248 Rex, 9.2; 85 Supplejack, 8.0; 148 Coronet, 8.0; 289 Miss Anna, 7.12 ; 43 Bonnie Blue, 7.10 ; 61 Porangi Potae, 7.8 ; Merry Maid, 7.5. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 19jsec. Dividends, £6 11s and £6 4s.

First Handicap Hurdle Race of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. Two miles.

272 Mr P. Chaafe’s br g Nor’-west, by Sou’-wester— Betty, syrs, 11.4, A. Williams ... ... 1 109 Mr R. Platt’s ch m Seabreeze, 4yrs, 9.5 (including 51b penalty), I avidson ... ... • 2 100 Mr G. Coleman’s b g Atalantic, 4yrs, 90, Munro 3 Other starters—9B Miss Nelson, 11.7 ; 111 Kapai, 9.6.Won easily by half-a-length. Time, 4min llsec. Dividends, £2 4s and £2 7s. Handicap Maiden Steeplechase of 60 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. About two miles. 128 Mrs S Tooman’s b g Reindeer, by BrigadierBillingsgate mare, syrs, 9.7, Burns ... ... 1 165 Mr R. Harper’s blk gC: arcoal, aged, 9.7, Morse 2 59 Mr A. McMillan’s gr g Playboy, aged, 9.7, Pyne 3 Other starters—26o Itch, 10.10 ; 302 Voltigeur 11., 10.6. Won easily by twenty lengths. Time, 4min 50}sec. Dividends, £6 2s and £6 18s. Royal Handicap of 60 sovs; second horse 5 sovs from the stake. Five furlongs. 312 Mr R. Platt’s ch h Oastashore, by Castor—Zip, syrs, 8.1 (including 71b penalty), Buchanan ... 1 231 Messrs R. and R. Duder’s br m Cuirasette, 3yrs, 7.8 (including 21b over), Gallagher .. ... 2 103 Mr J. E. Thorpe’s b m Lillie, 6yrs, 8.2, Dnff ... 3 Other starters —56 Dayntree, 6.12; 85 Brilliant, 7.6; 36 Lady Cuisine, 7.6; 124 Three Star, 7.6 (including 21b over); 30 Doneraile, 6.12 ; 87 The Sharper, 7.9 (including 131 b over); 43 The Drone, 7.1 (including 51b over) ; 17 Sultan, 8.12 (including 301 b over) ; 11 Bouquet 71b-over) ; 9 My Sweetheart, 610. _ . Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin 9}see. Dividends, £3 and £3 15s.