AFTER THE RACES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIII, Issue 778, 2 February 1905, Page 8

AFTER THE RACES.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB’S SUMMER MEETINGCUP DAY. The Takapuna Jockey Club commenced the Summer Meeting on Saturday under very favourable auspices. It was a very fine summer day, erring if anything on the hot side. the attendance was accordingly very large, both enclosure and terraces being well filled. The track, after the spell of dry weather, proved very fast, and good times were the order of the day, while there was but one mishap when JLoch Lomond fell in the Hurdle Pace, the rider, Murray, breaking his collaroone. Speculation proved very brisk, the sum of £7b24 going through the totalisator. Ihe double machine had 619 investors, the winning double, Hohoro and Strathavon, returning £67 14s 6d to the lucky investors •on it. the curtain was rung up with the Maiden Plate, one mile, for which the capital field of thirteen sported silk. Noteorini was made favourite, with Sergius in good demand. When the barrier rose to a good start, Albuera shot out, and accompanied by Noteorini led past the stand where the latter took command. Golden) Sands went into second place running down the back, and when heads were turned for home he drew past. Coming up the straight it was seen to be a certainty for Golden Sands, who won without much apparent effort by two lengths from Noteorini, with King Paul and Sergius following them home. The Calliope Handicap, five furlongs, was little more than a procession. Horsa was made favourite, with Annette also well backed, but the race was left to Devonport who, getting away just behind Horsa, was soon in front and then spreadeagled the field, winning in a canter by four lengths from Annette, with the favourite a poor third, and the rest scattered down the length of the straight. A splendid field of sixteen went out to try their luck in the Zealandia Handicap, five furlongs, and of these Te Aroha and Desdemona found most favour. The start, at an awkward bend, gave Mr O’Connor some trouble, but he got the field away on fairly even terms. Lovelink just showing out from Black and Gold, Gweniad, and Hohoro. Down the back the Messrs Duder’s horse was in front, and he came into the straight so full of running that there were loud shouts of “Black and Gold wins !’’ At the distance, however, Hohoro challenged him, and a slashing finish saw the son of Tasman win by three-quar-ters of a length, with Gweniad a len'gth behind Black and Gold, and then followed a bunch with Taihora last. The Takapuna Cup, of 350 sovs, one mile and a-half, followed, although there were but five runners, what the race lacked in numbers it made up for in interest. Scotty and Strathavon practically monopolised the betting, the former being a hot favourite, although there were a few supporters for Putty. A capital start was effected, Strathavon immediately taking up the running, with Paratutu as his nearest attendant. This was also the order passing the stand, but going round the bend Putty made a forward move. Half-a-mile from home Cotton drew his whip on the leader to keep him going. Scotty went up as the straight was neared, but Strathavon was still in front when heads were turned for home. A desperate battle took place right up the straight, and fifty yards from home Scotty’s head was in front. Strathavon’s staying ability stood to him, however, and gallant!;, answering Cotton’s final call, he got home amidst a scene of great excitement by half a head, with Paratutu two lengths further away, and Idas last. The “duffer brigade” turned out in strong force for the Ferry Handicap, five furlongs, thirteen going to the post, and of these punter.-, dropped on to Jean and Kereru to provide the winner. A very fair start was effected, Jean being the first to move, and she led do vn the back stretch from Pan Paulo, Lunetta, and Nervine. Turning into the straight Jean was still in) front, but once straightened for home, Deeley gave San Paulo his head and the son of St. Paul responding at once came on and won with ease by two lengths from Jean, with Lunetta as far off, third. The Hurdle Race, two miles, provided a rather interesting race. There were six runners, and of these Dolores and Spalpeen were most fancied. Loch Lomond made play from Irish for over a round, with Dolores running next. In the hurdle in the straight Loch Lomond came to grief, treating Murray to a very nasty fall. This gave Irish a bit of a break, which Neary was prompt to take advantage of. Down the back Do-

lores ran up to Irish, but the Luton gelding at once responded, and the weight telling on the black mare in the last furlong, Irish won by four lengths, with Spalpeen a poor third. Ten runners faced the barrier for the First Pony Handicap, five furlongs, punters dropping on Inspiration as most likely to provide the winner. A long delay occurred at the post, but when the tapes went up, Inspiration stole a march on the field and she led down the back from Orange and Blue and Sally Horner. Inspiration turned into the straight two lengths ahead of the field, but at) the distance the whips were cracking on all. The Freedom mare, however, just had enough steam left to get home by three-quarters of a length from the fast-finishing Girton Girl, with Sally Horner a close third. For the Stewards’ Handicap, six furlongs, there were but seven starters out of the fourteen coloured on the programme. The popular choice was Hohoro, with plenty of money also for Ladv Annie. A very fair start was effected, of which Lovelink and The Middy got the best. The field was well bunched down the back, but at the home turn The Middy was in front, with Lady Annie coming fast from the rear. The black son of Torpedo held his own all the way up the straight, and won by a length from Lady Annie, who finishing fast beat Hohoro by a length for second place, this bringing the day’s racing to a conclusion. SECOND DAY. Despite Sunday’s heavy rain, the course was not much affected, and with the promise of another fine and hot day spectators mustered very strongly, there being almost a record crowd present. The sport was of an interesting nature throughout, some exciting finishes being seen. Speculation was lively, the double machine being well supported, the winning combination returning investors £46 7s 6d. The only accident of any consequence was when Loch Lomond fell in the Steeplechase, Burns getting a severe shaking. During the day the sum of £8577 was put through the totalisator. Proceedings commenced with the Moana Handicap, six furlongs, Lunetta being in most demand. The favourite got well away and led from Laodice for a bit, when the latter got by, but when heads were turned for home Nervine challenged her, and a good race up the straight resulted in a half-length win for Laodice, with Silicia close up, third, and Lunetta fourth. The nin>e horses on the programme went to the post for the Maiden Hurdles, 14 miles and a distance, and of these Ambition, Inniskillen, and Hakaria carried by far the most money. After a good start, they raced at the first hurdle where Hector came to grief, Howie escaping without injury. Klondyke led for a time, when Albuera assumed command and led past the stand by two lengths from Inniskillen and Hakaria. At the back Inniskillen went to the front, and coming on won very easily by three lengths from Ludo, who beat Albuera up the straight by over a length after a good go. The Suburban Handicap, five furlongs, gave rise to a very pretty struggle, Gweniad and Te Aroha were the favourite selections, although several were well backed. When the barrier rose, Te Aroha was first away, but instantly gave place to Gweniad who took the field along with a rattle down the back, and leading into the straight looked a sure winner. Te Aroha commenced to close on her, however, while Hohoro was seen to be coming fast. A slashr g finish followed, Deeley just landing Te Aroha a half-head winner on the very post, with Hohoro a length off, third, at the head of a big bunch. Only four runners went out to try their luck in the big event, the Takapuna J.C. Handicap, I J , miles, and of these Strathavon was made favourite. From a capital start Strathavon showed out from Putty, with Sir Gilead, who carried 131 b over-weight, early tailing off. At the stand Putty had his head in front of Stratha on -nd ParitrOi, but the latter lost ground roundin).' the top bend. The two leaders were together down the back and into the straight, where Strathavon was in trouble, and Putty coming on won by nearly two lengths from Paritutu, who heat Strathavon by a similar distance, with Sir Gilead, who had been under the whip for the last half-mile, five lengths further away. Of the six runners in the Second Pony Handicap, six furlongs, Sally Llorner and Storyteller were the most fancied. There was a long delay at th’e start owing to the misbehaviour of Whawhai and Sent ; n fl, and when the barrier did go up, the latter was left several lengths, but Whawhai got a Living start. The Soult gelding led down the back by two lengths from Solitary, but when heads were turned for home the mare

closed up, and a desperate struggle Home resulted in a neck win for Whawhai, with Storyteller two lengths behind Solitary. Devonport was very generally considered a pretty good thing for the Hobson Handicap, five furlongs, for which there were six starters. It was a boilover for Merry Delaval hopping off the mark very smartly Ld all the way, and won by five lengths from Devonport, who had been second throughout, while Dardanus was three lengths behind the Messrs Duders’ colt. Seven sported silk in the Steeplechase, 31 miles, and of these the popular selection was Princess of Thule. The race was not a particularly interesting one. Mangamahaki made the running for a round with Hinau next, and Loch Lomond last. On the second round the son of Emir Bey was still in front closely attended by Puffing Billy and Hinau, while Princess of Thule fell right back and was pulled up. Loch Lomond then took up the running from Hinau, Swimmer, and Dingo, and drawing out flattered his admirers. Swimmer, however, passed the leader, and the two went right away from the field. Neaping home, Phillips brought Dingo with a long-sustained run, and the chestnut was in second place as the home turn was made, but he could not reach Swimmer, who won by nearly four lengths. Loch Lomond again fell at the entrance to the straight, Burns getting a nasty fall. This let Mangamahaki into third place, and he finished two hundred yards behind Dingo, Hinau being the only other to pass the judge’s box. Of the nine runners in the Anniversary Handicap, seven furlongs, Miss Lottie was best supported. After some delay at the post, they got away fairly together, but Numa crossing in from the outside, led past the stand from Bonomiana and Muthema. Down the t>ack Numa drew right out, while Akarana gradually went up into second place. Numa came into the straight full of running, and coming on won easily by two lengths, Akarana beating Annoyed, which came too late, by a length, with the field well bunched. The following are the results :— FIRST DAY. HANDICAP MAIDEN PLATE, of 60sovs. One mile. Mr T. G. Smith’s ch m Golden Sands, 4yrs, by Muskapeer—Ladybird, 8.3 (Julian) 1 Mr J. K. Hodge’s b g Noteorini, 4yrs, 5.4 (Sceats) 2 Mr A. Johnson’s b g King Paul, 3yrs, 8.12 (Ryan) 3 Othes starters : La Cigale, 8.4 ; Rookby, 8.4 ; Native Rose, 8.4 ; St. Harp, 8.3 ; Seabird, 8.0 ; Albuera, 7.6 ; Reckless, 7.6 ; Simple Simon, 6.10 ; Ludo, 6.10. Won easily by a length. Time, Imin 44 2-ssec. Dividends, £lO 16s 6d and £1 14s 6d. CALLIOPE HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. Messrs R. and R. Duder’s br c Devonport, by Soult —Anna, 7.4 (McCluskey) . 1 Mr F. W. Arnold’s h f Annette, 7.4 (Deeley) 2 Mr H. Mosman’s b g Horsa, 8.5 (O’Connell) 3 Other starters : Luresome, 7.12 ; Idof, 7.4 ; Dardanus, 7.4 ; Syren, 7.2 ; Miss Nina, 7.2 ; Merry Delaval, 6.10. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin ssec. Dividends, £5 2s and £1 5s 6d. ZEALANDIA HANDICAP, of 75sovs. Five furlongs. Mr W. Lovett’s b g Hohoro, aged, by Tasman—Lady Moth, 9.9 (McLeod) 1 Messrs R. and R. Duder’s br h Black 'and Gold, syrs, 9.0 (Julian) 2 Mr F. B. Ross’, br f Gweniad, 3yrs, 7.10 (Cress) 3 Other starters : Liberator, 8.6 ; Te Aroha, 8.0 ; Ben Blair, 7.12 ; Lovelink, 7.10 ; La Cigale, 7.7 ; Millie, 7.0 ; Woodmount, 7.4 ; Muthema, 7.0 ; Silicia, 6.12; St. Cyril, 6.10 ; Desdemona, 6.10 ; Taihora, 6.10 ; Lillymea, 6.10. Won by three parts of a lengsh. Time, Imin 3’sec. Dividends, £6 10s and £1 15s. THE TAKAPUNA CUP (HANDICAP, of 350sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr J. Montgomery’s ch g Strathavon, aged, by Blairgowrie—Mantilla, 8.2 (Cotton) 1 Mr D. Stewart’s b g Scotty, 6yrs, 9.6 (Ryan) ' 2 Mr J. George’s b g Paratutu, syrs, 7.8 (Gray) ’ 3 Other starters : Paratutu, 7.8 ; Idas, 7.6. Won by half-a-head. Time, 2min 38sec. Dividend, £5 2s 6d. FERRY HANDICAP, of 50sovs. Five furlongs. Mr J. Marshall’s b g San Paulo, 3yrs, by St. Paul—Fishfag, 8.10 (Deeley) 1

Mr H. .Mosman’s b m Jean, 4yrs, 8.10 (Ryan) 2 Mr C. Manning’s b m Lunetta, 4yrs, 7.4 (Buckland) - 8 Other starters : Daffodil, 8.9 ; Nervine, 7.13 ; Field-Marshal, 7.13 , Cuiragno, 7.10 ; Lucy Godfrey, 7.4 ; Bully, 7.4, Engraver, 7.4; Kereru, 7.4 ; Franklin, 7.4 ; Loch Fine, 7.4. Won by a little over a length. Time. Imin 4 3-ssec. Dividends, £9 9s and £1 o‘s 6d. FIRST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 85sovs. Two miles. Mr J. B. Williamson’s b g Irish, syrs, by Eton—Asthore, 9.4- (Nearey) 1 Mr A. Baird’s blk m Dolores, aged, 11.5. (Wilson) 2 Mr L. Marshall’s ch h Spalpeen, syrs, 10.12 (Burns) 3 Other starters : Princess of Thule, 11.5 ; Glasgow, 10.7 ; Loch Lomond, 10.0 Won in comfortable style by three lengths. Time, 3min 50sec. Dividends, £7 18s and 14s. FIRST PONY HANDICAP, of 70sovs. Five furlongs Mr H. Weal’s b m Inspiration, 6yrs, by Freedom—Flap py Thought, 5.4 (Cress) 1 Mr B. Armitage’s ch m Girton Girl, 6yrs, 9.2 (Pinker) 2 Mr H. Bernard’s b m Sally Horner, aged, 7.11 (Deeley) 3 Other starters : Forth, 9.8 ; Orange and Blue, 8.6 ; Solitary, 7.11 ; Storyteller, 7.4 ; Wheturere, 7.2 ; Whawhai, 7.2 ; Sentinel, 7.0. Won by a length. Time, Imin ssec. Dividends, £3 and £3 Is. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Mr E. Cecil’s blk h The Middy, 4yrs, by Torpedo—Antelope, 8.0 (Gray)... 1 Mr B. Armitage’s b m Lady Annie, 4yrs, 8.5 (Pinker) 2 Mr W. Lovett’s b g Hohoro, aged, 9.9, ipc. 51b pen. (McLeod) 3 Other starters : Avalanche, 8.4 ; WaipuWa, 8.2 ; Hautapu, 7.12 ; Lovelink, 7.4. Won by a couple of lengths. Dividends, £4 Ils 6d and £1 ss. SECOND DAY. MOANA HANDICAP, of 50sovs. Six furlongs. Mr W. Davies’ b m Laodice, 4yrs, by St. Leger —Electra, 7.6 (Deeley) ... 1 Mr A. Teller’s br g Nervine, 3yrs, 7.8 (McCluskey) 2 Mr D. McKinnon’s ch h Silicia, 4yrs, 6.10 (Bird) 3 Other starters : Jean, 8.13 ; FieldMarshal, 7.9 ; Sei, 7.8 ; Lunetta, 7.7 ; Irish, 7.5 ; Romola, 7.2 ; Brown Rose, 7.0; Kereru, 7.C ; Franklin, t. 10; Bully, 6.10. Won by haf-a-length. Time, Imin 20 l-ssec. Dividends, £8 0s 6d and £2 5s 6d. HANDICAP MAIDEN HURDLES, of 60sovs. One mile and a-half and 100yds. Mr FI. Moody’s b g Inniskillen, syrs, by Fraternite — Nightingale, 9.12 (O’Connell) 1 Mr J. A. Defaney’s b g Ludo, syrs, 9.9 (Nearey) .. 2 Mr C. Smith’s b m Albuera aged, 9.7 (McCabe) 3 Other starters : Hakaria, 10.10 ; Reckless, 10.4 ; Hector, 9.13 ; Klondyke, 9.10 ; Sunshine, 9.7 ; Ambition, 9.7.’ Won comfortabfy by three lengths. Time, 3min ssec. Dividends, £3 14s and £5 13s. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 60sovs. Five furlongs. Mr W. Davies’ b m Te Aroha, 4yrs, by Seaton Delaval—Lottie, 7.10 (Deeley) 1 Mr F. B. Ross’ br f Gweniad, 3yrs, 7.12 (Cress) .. 2 Mr W. Lovett’s b g Hohoro, aged, 10.4 (McLeod) 3 Other starters : Black and Gold, 9.5 ; Golden Sands, 8.4 ; Alba Rose, 7.12 ; Millie, 7.3 ; Minna, 7.0 ; Romola, 6.10 ; Desdemona, 6.10 ; Daffodif, 6.10 ; Merry Soult, 6.10 ; Lillymea, 6.7. Wow by a neck. Time, Imin 4 2-ssec. Dividends, £4 14s and £1 7s. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 2(o’sovs. One mile and aq carter. Mr T. A. Williams’ ch g Putty, 6yrs, by St. Leger—Ellerslie. 7.8 (McCluskey) 1 Mr J. George’s b g Paratutu, syrs (Gray) 2 Mr J. Montgomery’s ch g Strathavon, aged, 8.12 (Cotton) 3 Other starter : Sir Gilead. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 2min 12 3-ssec. Dividend, £4 16s. SECOND PONY HANDICAP, of 70sovs. Six furlongs. Mr D. Leslie’s br g Whawhai, aged, by Soult—Leorinia, 7.0 (Cotton) 1 Mr W. Gall’s ch m Solitary, aged, 7.9 (Gray) ' 2

Mr P. James’ b m Storyteller, 4yrs, 7.6 (Pinker) 3 Other starters : * Forth, 8.12 ; Sally Horner, 7.10 ; Sentinel, 6.12. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 19 2-ssec. Dividends, £6 14s and £1 9s 6d. HOBSON HANDICAP, of 85sovs. Five furlongs. Mr W. Handley’s ch f Merry Dclaval, by Seaton) Delaval—Merry Maid, C. 7, carried 7.1 (Gray) — 1 Messrs E. ana R. Duder’s br c Devonport, 8.6 (McCluskey) 2 Mr E. J. Sage’s b c Dardanus, 7.0 (Deeley) 3 Other starters : Horsa, 8.10 ; Luresome, 7.12 ; Sans Souci, 6.12. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin ssec. Dividends, £6 Ils *d and 12s 6d. FIRST HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 130sovs. About three miles and ahalf. Mr E. J. R. Smith’s b g Swimmer, 6yrs, by Cannon, 9.1 C (W. Wilson)... 1 Mr' L. Coleman’s ch g Dingo, aged, 10.4 (Phillips) 2 Mr F. B. Ross’ ch g Mangamahaki, aged, 9.7 (R. Wilson) 3 Other starters : Princess of Thule, 11.12 ; Loch Lomond, 10.0 ; Hinau, 9.7 ; Puffing Billy, 9.7. Won by four lengths. Time, 7min 33sec. Dividends, £3 10s and £1 14 fid. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, of 100sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr G. Wright’s b h Numa, 6yrs, by Pinfire, 8.10 (Taylor) 1 Messrs R. and R. Duder’s b c Akarana, 3yrs, 7.4 (McCluskey) 2 Mr T. G. Bray’s b m Annoyed, 6yrs, 7.4 (Gray) - 3 Other starters : Miss Lottie, 8.3 ; Bonomiana, 7.6 ; Lovelink, 7.2 ; Soultfish, 7.0 : Mechanic, 6.13 ; Muthema, 6.12. Wot by over two lengths. Time, Imin 31 4-ssec. Dividends, £3 8s and £1 18s.