THE AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 982, 31 December 1908, Page 6

THE AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

.A RECORD ATTENDANCE AND GOOD SPORT. SCOTIA WINS THE TROTTING CUP. i Favoured by beautiful weather, the opening day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s summer carnival proved an unqualified success. The public simply poured out to Alexandra Park; the result being that the attendance easily topped all previous records. Furthermore, the punters had evidently gone out to have their little “ flutter,” for the sum run through the (machine reached £5900 10s, which is £999 more than was handled on the corresponding day last year. TWenty-one bookmakers were licensed to bet at 10 guineas, this source of revenue bringing in £220 10s. The excellent arrangements made by Mr. C. F. Mark, the secretary, left nothing to be desired, and everything passed off well. The Garrison Band, under Mr. G. F. Cater, helped to make the afternoon pass pleasantly. Mr. O’Connor was in charge of the starting operations, and Mr. I. Hill filled the judge’s box, having one or two very close things to decide. The programme was commenced with the Maiden Trot, one mile and ahalf, for which seven went to the post. Wild Nell was first away, but was soon passed by Tarpot, Haldane and Orakei, and that was' the order passing the stand, where Minnie B closed up. At the dip Haldane got right away, and, although Tarpot closed up again, he was beaten by three lengths, while Minnie B was half a furlong off third, with Orakei, Wild Nell and Belle Gray next. Williamson was censured for his unsatisfactory handling of Wild Nell. The next event was the Eden Trot, one and a-half miles, eight going to the post, for this. Castaway being made an odds-on favourite. This was the right choice, for he led from start to finish. It was not a bloodless victory, however. for Albert Edward pressed him hard all the way up the straight, being beaten by a little more than a length. Waitekauri, who finished well, was two lengths further ' third, followed by Agnes B. Then came the Pony Cup. six and ahalf furlongs, this being made the medium of some spirited speculation. There were six runners, Glenora, who had the services of McCombe. being a little better fancied than Imprimus. Waihou played up at the start, and then got away with the lead. Down the back stretch she was leadingGlenora by two lengths, with Octoroon and Mistime next. Waihou turned into the straight in front, but had then shot her bolt, a splendid race home resulting in a win for Mistime by a short neck. Waihou was two lengths off third, followed by Octoroon, Glenora and Lady Ferris. Next came the big event, the Auckland Trotting Cup, two miles, a dozen having a go for the £2OO prize. Rob'ex carried most money, while for some reason or other Scotia was almost friendless. A prettier or more exciting race could not be wished for. Cavalier was in front for most of the way. with Le Rosier, Robex and Lady Love close handy. Half a mile from home Scotia went up from the rear, and as they came round the bend the last, time Cavalier, Le Rosier. Scotia and Woodbury were together. All the wav home it was' a ding-dong struggle, but Scotia, finishing fast on the rails, just managed to beat Woodbury by a neck. Cavalier was three lengths off third, and then came Lady Love, Le Rosier, and Viscount, with Autocrat and Tableau last. Six went out for the Middle-class Trot, one mile and a-half, 0.Y.0. being favourite. Dan led for a round, when Nilson closed up, and, trotting in fine style, won by three lengths from Bert, who would -have been much closer but for a break in the straight. The running of 0.Y.0. was inquired into, but the explanation was deemed satisfactory. Maplewood was considered the pick

of the seven starters in the Great Northern Trotting Handicap, one mile. Susie Hue and V.S. started to make the pace, with Barnxeguie next[ Trotting in good style Susie Hue gradually got away from the others, and, not being seriously troubled, won by six lengths from Barmeguie, who was three lengths ahead of Woodbury, with V.S. next. A quartette turned out for the Waitemata Trot, one mile and a-half, Le Rosier being a very pronounced fancy. Green Lavender led off, with Duke 0 next, but the bay gelding was in front with half a mile gone. At the dip Duke C. broke, and Le Rosier got by, trotting home a fairly easy winner by three lengths from Duke C., while Bogey. the third horse, was half a furlong behind. The day’s programme terminated with the St. Helier’s Trot, one mile, Mandarene being a piping hot favourite. The black son of Norval was in front from start to finish, and successfully stalling off a challenge by lago, he justified the public confidence in him by winning comfortably by two lengths from lago, who was five lengths ahead of Colenso. The particulars' were as follows: — MAIDEN TROT HANDICAP of 30sovs; second horse to receive ssovs out of the stake. One mile and a-half. Mr. E. Crotty’s br g Haldane, 3yrs, by Wilmington, 15s. (Crotty) 1 Mr. W. F. /Baker’s br g Tarpot, 5 yrs, 15s. (J. Baker) 2 Mr. C. R. Leigh’s b m Minnie 8., aged 16s. (Mabee) 3 Also started: Papanui 6s. (Hendricksen), Belle Gray 13s. (Lowe), Orakei 15s. (Roe), Wild Nell 18s (Williamson). Time, 4m 11 3-ss. EDEN HANDICAP; TROT of 115sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs and third horse ssovs each out of the stake. One mile and a-half. Mr G. Robinson’s b h Castaway, aged, by Electioneer —Maud, 22s (Scott) .. 1 IMr.’ H. Gladding’s b g Albert Edward, aged, 19s (Crotty) 2 Mr. W. Bayer’s b g Waitekauri, aged (Hird) 3 Also started: Agnes B. 13s. (Lowe), Lena G, 17s. (Austin), Green Lavender 21s. (A. Greenwood), Janitor 225. (J. Paul), Bert 225. (Canham). ffl Time, 4m 9 l-ss. PONY CUP HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second pony to receive lOsovs and the third pony 4sovs each out of the stake. Six furlongs and a-half. Mr. A. J. Lindsay’s b m Mistime, 4yrs, by Birkenhead—Miss Never, 7.13 (L. Wilson) 1 Mr. C. Mooney’s ch m Imprimus, syrs, 9st (Buchanan) 2 Mr. T. Davis’ b m Waihou, aged, 8.0, including 31b overweight (Pearson) .. 3 Also started: Octoroon 8.13 (Erwin), Glenora 8.12 (J. McCombe), Lady Ferris 7.0 (Chapman). • Time, lm 25 2-ss. i AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and the third (horse lOsovs each out of the stake. Two miles. , Mr. J. Parson’s Jb g (Scotia, aged, by Pirate—Gipsy ss. (Orange) 1... 1 Mr J. Cornish’s gr g Woodbury, aged, 7s. (Hendricksen) J... 2 Mr. T. Exley’s br g Cavalier, syrs, 15s. J. Baker) 1... 3 Also started: Viscount 2s. (Crotty),l Autocrat, 7s. (Sandal!), Le Rosier Bs. (Hamilton), Robex Bs. (Scott). Tableau I 12s. (Martin), Bogey 14s. (Hird), Lady Love 14s. (IMillen), iMiss Dunmore 15s. (J. Picul), Hu on Leal 16s. (Lowe). Time, 4m 57 2-ss. j MIDDLE-CLASIS HANDICAP TROW of 70sovs; second horse to receive lllovs and the third horse osovs each oil of the stake. One mile and a-ihalf. ■ Mr. T. Kemp’s eh g Nelson, aged, lw Kentucky—Wilkes, 7s. (W. Perrßi) jun.) • ■ 1 Mr. H. S. iCanham’s cr g Bert, aged, 98. (Canham) I 2 Mr. R. Nicholls’ cr m Miss Vola, agecl Is. (Crotty) I 3 Also started: 0.Y.0. scratch (Fergßs), Dan 13s. (A. Greenwood); Orakei 13s. (Rae). 1 GREAT NORTHERN TROTTING HANDICAP OF lOOsovs; second horse ito receive lOsovs and third horse ssovs each out of the stake. One mile. Mr. B. Armitage’s br m Susie Hue,' 6yrs, by Perkin Warbeck, 9s (Orange)| 1 IMr. C. W. Buckman’s b g Barimeguie, i syrs, 7s. (Hird) 2 Mr J. H. Cornish’s gr g Woodbury, I aged, 6. (Hendriksen) 3 Also started: Maplewood Is. (Crotty); John Harold 6. (Mabee), V.S. 10s. (Scott)» Rosie Wilkes 11s. (Fergus). ' ‘ Time 2m 31s. WAITEMATA TROT HANDICAP of 50 sovs; second horse ito receive lOsovs out of the stake. One mile and a-half. Mr. A. Watt’s b h Le Rosier,' aged, by La Rue—.Rosebnd 7s. (Hamilton) .... 1 Mrs G. Herbert’s b g Duke C., aged, 11. (Herbert) 2 Mr. J. Molloy’s br g Bogey, aged, 12s. (Hird) 3 Also started: Green Lavender 245. (A. Greenwood). Time, 3m 465. ST. HELTEIRiS HANDICAP TROT of 70 sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs and the third ihiorse ssovs each out of the stake. One mile. Mr. J. G. Lecky’s blk g Manderene, 2yrs, by Norval —Eland. 12s. (Gladding) 1 Mr. C. Baker’s br g lago, ag’eii. 12s. (J. R. Baker 2 Mr. G. Herbert’s b g Colenso. aged, Bs. Herbert) 3 Also started: Kuhine 3s. (Hamilton), Rosie Wilks Bs. (A. Fergus), Irish Molly 10s. (Martin), Ptukerimu 10s (Scott).

The following acceptances have been received in connection with the Auckland Trotting Club’s Summer Meeting, which takes place at Alexandra Park to-day. Judging by the success of the opening day, some excellent sport is in store for those who attends The first race will start at 1.30 p.m.

SUMMER TROTTING HANDICAP, two miles. —Scotia scratch, Viscount Is., Woodbury 45., Robex 7s„ All Night 95., Little Paul Ils., Kohine 145., Bogey 145., Happy 155., Huon Leal 165., Redleaf 165., 0.Y.0. 16s. DOMINION HANDICAP TROT, one mile. —Rosebud 25., Mandarene 75., Rosie Wilkes Bs., Bert 14s. CLASS HANDICAP TROT, n n e mile. —Maplewood Is., Susie Hue 45., Barmegu 4 e 65., John Harold 75., Rosebud Bs., V.S. 10s. DASH HANDICAP TROT, one mile and a-half.—Princess Ena scratch Viscount 25., Tableau 10s., Cavalier 10s., Lady Love Ils., Bogey 125., Colenso 195., Green Lavender 225. TRAMWAY HANDICAP TROT, one mile and a-half.—Pukerimu 55., Daydawn 75., Castaway 75., Papanui 95.. Bert Ils., Tarpot 13s„ Dan 155., Orakei 15s„ Mikado 15s. SECOND MAIDEN HANDICAP TROT, one mile.—Rosie Wilkes Is.. Albert H. 55., Conqueror- 55., Papanui 65., Queen Anne 10s„ Mikado 10s., Maud G. Ils., No'-rington Ils., Bell Gray Ils., Orakei Ils., Phylistina Ils., Minnie B. 12s. EPSOM HANDICAP TROT, one mile and a-half. —Le Rosier scratch, Waitemata Is, Harold Huon 95.„ Miss Dunmore 10s., Agnes B. 155., Green Lavender 215., lago 21s. CHIRSTMAS HANDICP, five furlongs.—lmprimus 9.3, Mistime 8.9, Octoroon 8.9, Glenora 8.8, Talepitcher .8.6, Waihou 7.13, Carmania 7.11, Quadroon 7.7, Peggy Pride 7.2, Lady Ferris 6.11.