WELLINGTON RACING CLUB’S WINTER MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 698, 23 July 1903, Page 9

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB’S WINTER MEETING.

FIRST DAY-JULY 16. The weather for the first day of the Wellington Racing Club s Steeplechase Meeting was fine overhead, but the course andgrounds were heavy and sloppy after the recent rains. The attendance was satisfactory. The fields were large, and some interesting racing was witnessed. The sum of £8,501 was put through the totalizator, as compared with £8,974 on the corresponding day last year. The results are as follows Stewabds’ Handicap of 150 sovs ; six furlongs. Mr J. Monk’s ch g Ostiak, 6yrs, by Stepniak—Miss Betty, 10.13, Jenkins ... .. .. .. 1 Mr J. Chaat'e’s b m St. Olga, syrs, 10.4, Ryan ... 2 Mr A. Ellis’ br g Rangitata, aged, 9.11, W. Price 3 Other starters—Gold Spur, 10.9; Chasseur, 10.6; Golden Mere, 9.5 ; Reclaimer, 9.3; Maro, 9.0 ; Livonia, 9.0; Camelot, 9.0. Won very easily by five lengths. Time, Imin 24 3-sth sec. Dividends. Ostiak, £3 12s; St. Olga, £ll3s. Miramar Hack Handicap of 80 sovs; seven furlongs. Mr R. Knox’s b g Royal Blue, 3yrs, by Merrie England—One Eye, 9.0, A. .Watson .. .. ... 1 Mr J. H. Prosser’s Position, 10.2, Jenkins ... 2 Mr J. Ereeth’s Lady Field, 9.0, Jackson .. 3 • Other starters—Rose Shoot, 10.5 ; The Guesser, 9.10; Sir Agnes, 9.7 ; Cumulus, 9.6; Rebellious, 9.5; Australasia, 9.4; Rapids, 9.3 ;’i The Romany, 9.2 ; Artisan, 9.0; Commonwealth, 9.0 ; Curenagh, 9.0. .Royal Blue won by three-quarters of a length, Lady Field five lengths away third. Time, lmin 42sec. Dividends Royal Blue, £4 19s 6d; Position, £1 0s 6d. Wellington Steeplechase Handicap of 350 sovs; . about three miles. Mr E. Cecil's b g Nor’-west, aged, by Sou’-wester, 11.0, Wright 1 Mr A. McMillan’s br g The Pullack, aged, by Strenuous—Olga, 9.7, J. McGregor ... 2 Mr Jas. Jeff’s b g Pipi, aged, by Natator —Cockles, ' '10.3-, Carr ... 3 Other starters — Gobo, 11.6; The' Gryphon, 10.4; Sultana, 9.12; Straybird, 9.11, including 31b overweight; Marine, 9.7. ~ . . Nor’-west won very easily by a dozen lengths, The Pullack beating Pipi for second place by two lengths. Time, 7min 13 2-sth see. Dividends: Nor’-west, £2 15s; The Pullack, £5 9s 6d. Parliamentary Handicap of 200 sovs. One milt. Mr W. Smarts b g Shrapnel Shell, 4yrs,‘by Son of Gun—Dudu, 10.5, H. Carmont 1 Mr J. Chaafe’ b m St; Olga, syrs, 10.3, Ryan 2 Mr J. Col Vin’s b h Sanfoin, 6yrs, 9.0, O Brien 3 Other starters—Durable, 11.6; Ostiak, 11.6, including 71b penalty; Windwhistle, 10.6; Menura, 10.3; A.8.N., 9.13; Tupara, 9.13; Kohiipapa, 9.10; Volley, 9.3; Platypus, 9.0; Rubin, 9.0. _ Shrapnel Shell won by two lengths, Sanfoin a length and a-half away third. TimeJ lmin 56 2-sth sec. Dividends : Shrapnel Shell, £4 Ils 6d; St. Olga, £5 0s 6dHack and Hunters’ Steeplechase of 80 sovs. About : two miles. Mr Thos. Kennedy’s b g Kaloo, 6yrs, by Caloola ll.— King Cole mare; 9.7, Russell ... .. . ■ 1 Mr T. W. Coleman’s b g King fear, aged, 9.10, in- ' eluding 31b overweight, O’Conriell 2 Mr R. Crowther’s b g Kiatere, syrs, 10.8, including 31b overweight, Olliver ... ... 3 Other starters—Testator, 9.12; Taranaki, 9.9; ■Counterbine, 9.8; Fishery, 9.7. Kaloo won easily by five lengths,) Kiatere six lengths away third. Time, 4min 45sec Dividends: Kaloo, £l4 9s; King Lear, £3l6s 6d. Winter i.dbdles 0f.250 sovs; two miles. Mr W. J. Taggart s ch g Slow Tom, 6yi’s, by St. Ives —Queen Bee, 9.10, Mr R. Hurley 1 Messrs Macmanemin and Davis' b g Haydn, aged, 11.3, Mourner .... ... .. 2 Mr G. Aporo's b g Mourner, aged, 10.1, K. McGregor 3 Other starters Waiwera, 11.7 ; • Tradewind, 10.8; Merry Boy, 9.13; Rags, 9.13; Hautapu (late Meteor), 9.12; Kohunui, 9.8; Khaki, 9.6 ; Boko, 9.2. Slow Tom won with the greatest ease by about fifteen lengths, Haydn a couple of lengths away third. Time, 4min 11 2-sth sec. Dividends: Slow Tom, £7 12s-6d; Haydn, £1 Is 6d. Te Aro Hack Handicap of 80 sovs; five furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond's b g Repulse, syrs, by Robinson Crusoe —Dryad, 9.6, Davis ... .. ... 1 Mr J. Crockett’s b f Silver Star, 4yrs, 9.3, George 2 Mr W. Tucker's b f Black Squall, 3yrs, 9.0, W. Price 3 Other starters —Recoil, 10.9; Optomist, 10.7 ; Sandy, 10.7; Scrip, 9.10; Clovelly, 9.9; Aldinga, 9.8 ; Hinerau, 9.3; Mauringa, 9.3; Ngatitoa, 9.3; Park Shot, 9.2; Linklock, 90; Lady Field, '9.0; Motai, 9.0; Sergius, 9.0; Moorianuku, 9.0 ; Mauserine, 9.0; Notos, 9.0. Repulse won by thr. e lengths. Time, lmin 10 4-sth sec. Dividends: Repulse, £7 13s; Silver Star, £2 19s. SECOND DAY—JULY 18. The weather was beautifully fine for the second day s races, and the attendance was up to the average. The totalisator investments amounted to £18,194, which is an increase of £7 on the sum handled at last winter’s meeting. The following are the results :— [[Onslow Handicap of 125 sovs; six furlongs. Mr B. Knox’s b m Platypus, 6yrs, by Merrie Eng- j J land—Seal, 9.0, Watson ... 1 Mr J. Monk’s ch g Ostiak, 6yrs, 11.10, Jenkins ... 2 Mr J. Chaafe s b m St. Olga, syrs, 10.8, Ryan 3 Other starters —Gold Spur, 10.10; Rangitata, 9.13; Sanfoin, 9.8; Sandy, .9.5 ; Goldenmere, 9.2; Maro, 9.0 ; Reclaimer, 9.0 ; Rubin, 9.0. Won by a short neck. Time, lmin 25 4-sth sec. Dividends: Platypus, £lO 15s ; Ostiak, £1 9s. Trial Plate of 80 sovs ; six furlongs. Mr G. O Driscoll's b g Commonwealth, 3yrs, by "St. Leger—Cantiniere, 9.11, Davis 1 Mr W. Tucker's b f Black Squall, 3yrs, 9.12, A. Price 2 Mr J. R. Thomas’ b g Lee-Enfield, 2yrs, 9.2, McCombe 3 Other starters —Silver Star, 10.3 ; Pokaka, 10.3; Billabong, 10.2 ; Croupier, 10.2; Catspaw, 10.0; Ngatitoa, 10.0; Mauserine, 9.12; Royal Blue, 9.11; Notos, 9.11; Hatley, 9.11; Wiitarere, 9.5; Delight, 9.3; Manawaru, 9.3. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 27 2-sth sec. Dividends: Commonwealth, £24 17s; Black Squall, £3 16s. ‘ July Steeplechase Handicap of 200 sovs;. two miles and a-half .J) Mr W. O’Sullivan’s br g Straybird, aged, by ■ Wanderer—Fleetwing, 9.13, Fergus 1 Mr F. Rhodes’ b g The Gryphon, Aged, 10.11, Peterson 2 Mr Jas. Jeff’s b g Pipi, aged, 10.1, Carr .. 3 Other starters—Scallywag, 11/8.; Sultana, 10.4. : Won comfortably by five lengths. Time, smin-42 3-sth sec. Dividend: Straybird, ;£7 10s. Winter Oats Handicap of 150 sovs; one mile. - ' Mr J. Monk’s b g txmoor, 3yrs, by Grafton—La". A’ivandi ere, 10 10, Jenkins r ■ ...... 1. Mr-Jas.'Colvin sb h Sanfoin, 6yrs,. 9.6, O Brien ... 2. Mi 1 F. Watson’s b g Tupara, syrs, 9.13, Speakman 3 ; Other starters Durable, 11.3; St. Olga, 10.6; Wind-r whistle, 10 2; Menura, 9.1'3; Rangitata, 9.10; A.JI.N'., 9.9;'Reclaimer, 9.0; Rubin, 9.0; Scrip, 9.0; Volley, 9.0;’ Livonia, 9.0. Won by half-a-length. Time,. Imim’ 55 4-sth sec. Dividends: Exmoor, £4'2sj Sanfoin, £2'3s 6d. . Final Hurdles Handicap of 200 sovs; one mile and ■ three-quarters.. " : ' - Mr W. R. C rawford’s b g Boko, aged, by Vdltjgeuri— Puriri mare, 9,0,0 Leary ...; 1 ■ Mr SlSpong’sb g Khaki, 6yrs, 9.0, Caples .... 2 Mr G. Aporo sb g Mourner, aged, 10.2, R. McGregor 3 Other starters —Waiwera," 11 0; Slow-Tom, 10.11;,' Rags, 9.12 ; Merry 9;3;r Smithy,’.9.3; I Waireka, 9,0.1 ’ '

Won easily by five lengths. Time, 3min 40sec. Dividends: Boko, £24 16s 6d; Khaki, £5 13s. Seo »nd Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase of 80 sovs ; about two miles. Mr R. Crowther’s b Kiatere,lsyrs, by Castor —Vic- „ toria, 10.6, J. McGregor ... ... ... .. 1 MrT Kennedy’s b g Kaloo, 6yrs, 10.6, Russell ... 2 Mr T. Coleman’s b g King Lear, aged, 9.10, O’Connell 3 Other starters—Testator, 9.13; Counterbine, 9.7; vi yi.lti 9 7 Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 33see. Dividends: Kiatere, £3 10s; Kaloo, £1 7s. Thorndon Hack Handicap of 80 sovs; six furlongs. Mr R. W. Paterson’s br f Matuku, Syrs, by Gold Reef Kotuku, 10.1, Lindsay .. ... ... ' ... 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Repulse, syrs, 10.5, Davis ... 2 Mr A. Petqrson’s The Guesser, syrs, 9.8, Wiseby .. 3 Other starters—Recoil, 10.6; Optimist, 10.4; Hatley, 9.12; Rebellious, 9.6; Sir Galahad, 9.6; Cumulus, 9.6; Parkshot, 9.4; Sir Agnes, 9.4 ; Lady Field, 9.3 ; Rapids, 9.0; Fair Water, 9.0; Motai, 90; Sergius, 9.0; The Romany, 9.0. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 27 4-sth sec. Dividends: Matuku, £3 16s; Repulse, £llos.