WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA MEETING

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIV, Issue 819, 16 November 1905, Page 9

WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA MEETING

The Waverley-Waitotara Racing Club’s annual hack fixture eventuated on Thursday under most unfavourable climatic conditions, but notwithstanding the attendance was up to the usual good standard, and no doubt had the weather been more inviting there would have been a record attendance. Speculation was very brisk, the sum of £5266 being handled by Messrs. Naylor and Spriggens in their customary efficient style, which is an increase of £340 on year’s amount. The fields were large, and Mr. Chavannes get them away punctually and effected some excellent starts. The racing was interesting and exciting throughout, and the splendid finishes only go to add further proof of the splendid work done by Mr. G. Morse in the capacity of handicapper. The officials all worked hard, both individually and collectively, and the success attained is in a great measure due to their effort s and those ably put forth by the popular and painstaking secretary, Mr. A. E. Mathieson, and his assistant, Mr. E. Symes. Jackson and O’Brien each rode two winners, and Barlow, McNamara, Matthews, and Murtagh one each.

Racing commenced with the Hurdle Handicap, Weary Bill being favourite, while Throstle and Land o’ Cakes were also well backed. After a fine race, in which Westward looked like bringing off a surprise until he struck a hurdle severely, the favourite won easily from Cassiopea and Iseult, the latter making a good showing in her initial attempt at the illegitimate game. Compass was installed favourite for the Flying Handicap, but never once did he flatter the hopes of his supporters, the winner turning up in the well-bred Lualla, who was also well backed, while The Clipper gained second berth. Eleven went to the post for the Morton Memorial Malden, Gienullin being a hot favourite, Ebb Tide also having a large following; but after a semblance of a struggle the son of Lochiel—Constance won easily from Gleam, who put in a fine run from the home turn and finished like a racehorse.

Interest was next centred in the Cup, half-a-dozen arriving at the barrier, Starina being made a slightly better favourite than Aureole and Immolation, and the son of Daystar fully justified the confidence reposed in him by winning nicely at the finish. Had St. Cyress been ridden with anything like judgment he may have gone to gaining a situation. The Prince of 'Wales’ Handicap enticed eight competitors out, Recreation, Present, Lualla, and Claremont being all well supported. This proved a great race, and after a most exciting finish the son of St. Cyr, Claremont, won by a head from the outsider, Star Rose, with Showman a similar distance away third. The large field of nineteen faced the starter for the four furlongs flutter, the Wilson Stakes, such speedy customers as Captain Shannon, Truce, Jean, Cyrene, Snap, Tambourina, Federation, and Sedgmoor being amongst the starters. Captain Shannon jumped away with the lead and was nevei’ troubled, winning, by a couple of lengths from Tambourina, Who paid £lO 18s for second place. Gienullin was the popular selection for the Momohaki Stakes, Starina, Aureole, and Immolation also finding numerous admirers. The favourite, however, came away in the straight and won easily from Starina, who ran a good, honest race. Eleven weighed out for the final event, the Jackson Memorial Stakes, Captain Shannon, Truce, and Jean being heavily backed, and the former put in a splendid run in the straight and cut down the speedy Tambourina, who got a big break at the barrier, while Sporting Queen, who ran well, was close up third. Amongst the unplaced division was Jean, Truce, Moreshot, Bagatelle, and Swop. With the finish of this event the curtain was once more rung down on the most successful gathering yet held under the auspices of our popular country friends.