THE RACING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVIII, Issue 1021, 30 September 1909, Page 5

THE RACING.

LEO WINS EASILY. Proceedings opened with the Maiden Hurdles, for which Urania was made favourite, but she at no time looked like winning. When the final circuit was commenced Master Paul was bowling along freely in front with Leo, Te Rahui, and Kaitangata following. A little further on Master Paul began to draw away from the field, and at the half-mile post he was clear of Leo, after whom came Kaitangata, with the rest of the field anywhere. Howard had been riding a grand race on Leo, and when he gave the son of Leo! antis a bit more freedom, that was the end of the contest, and he fairly bolted in by half-a-dozen lengths from Master Paul, with Kai..tangata a couple of lengths further back third! A WELL-DESERVED WIN. On his form of the two previous days, the New Lynn Handicap looked •little short of a moral for Fleet Arrow, and although he was favourite, both the machine and bookmakers were quoting a false price about his chance. Lady Dot was quickest out, and she led to the bend, when she stumbled, while Winhaston fell. The favourite, who did not get away with his usual smartness, then came through, and, cantering past the opposition, he walked in by about five lengths from Aristos, who was half-a-length in front of Frontino. Censure finished fourth. AN EXCITING FINISHThe Welter Handicap saw All’s Well made favourite, while Aristocrat and Seldom also had plenty of supporters. At the end of a couple of furlongs Seldom was in front, closely attended by All’s Well and Spectre, and in this order they turned into the straight. Inside the distance it looked is though Seldom had the race at his mercy, but Mistime put in a great run, and, catching Seldom at every stride, the pair flashed past the post locked together, the result being a dead heat. Spectre was only half a length away third and the favourite next. A PROMISING STEEPLECHASER. . .When backers got to worn on the Steeplechase, Lingerer was installed in pride of place, but a lot of money was put on First Barrel, who had the: services of A. Julian in the saddle.. The latter was whispered about as the best of good things, and so it proved, as the son of Musketry ran behind his field till three-quarters of a mile from home, when he ran right through his field and simply walked in by four lengths from Pierre, with old Cava-' liero five lengths further back third. The favourite was soon done with,, and made a very poor showing when, the pace was on. LOCHBUIE SCORES. All the half-dozen acceptors went tothe post in the Grandstand Handicap,. Lochbuie and Miss Winnie being the popular fancies, with the former favourite. As usual, Miss Winnie hopped away, and the chestnut tried to win from end to end, but she tired to nothing over the last couple of furlongs, and Lochbuie, who had been close up all through, won nicely by a couple of lengths from Epsom Lass. The latter made up a lot of ground in the run up the straight, and was responsible for a real good run- In striking contrast to her running on Wednesday, Miss Winnie finished absolutely last. A SURPRISE. Lady French, on the strength of her easy win on the opening day, was made favourite for the Electric Handicap, while Sea Elf, Hikuai and Aimwell also came in for solid support. . The race needs very little description, for Mahinga at once rushed to the front, and, making every post a~ winning one she never gave the othersa chance, and won easily by a coupleof lengths from Sea Elf, who did notget a good run, and was badly placed in the early part of the race. The promising Admiral Soult finished third. On the opening day Mahinga gave a very poor display, and was -:c. no part of the journey prominent.

TANEKAHA SCORES AGAIN. In the Members’ Handicap, which certainly looked fair foi' Tanekaha, the public, for some unaccountable reason, made Michaeloff favourite on the machine, but with the books Tanekaha held pride of place. Tanekaha was first away, and, stalling off challenges by Rarata and All’s Well, he won by a length from the former. The favourite was last but on. SALUTE WINS EASILY. The curtain was dropped with the Publicans’ Handicap, for which only Salute, Doggerbank and Impulsive started. Odds were laid on Salute, and she justified the confidence placed in her by romping home a length and a-half in front of Impulsive, with Doggerbank about eight lengths away last- ~ . _ During the meeting the. stewards held inquiries into the running of Grenadier in the Plumpton Handicap (second day) and Mahinga In the Electric Handicap (third day). The inquiries were continued on Monday, and after taking certain evidence, were adjourned. The following' were the results:— MAIDEN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 80 sovs.; second horse to receive & sovs out of the stake. One mile and three-quarters. 3—Mr. H. Weal’s ch g Deo, aged, by Leolantis—Bracelet, 9.12 (Howard) 1 2—. Mr. R. Hannon’s b g (Master Paul, 6 yrs, 9.9 (P. Brady) ••••••■•• i 7—Mr. A. Cooper’s br g Kaitangata, aged, 10.5 (Scott) * Also started: 4 Te Rahui 9.13 (including 51b. overweight) (Percival), 8 Duminator 9.10 (including 41b. overweight) (R. W. Wilson), 5 Dunhorve 9.6 (A. Julian), 1 Urania 9.7 (including 31b. overweight. (W. Wilson), 9 Hina 9.2 (including 21b. overweight) (Reid), 6 Land o Nod 9.4 (including 41b. overweight) (O’Connell). Won by six lengths. Time, 3mm. 23sec.

NEW LYNN HANDICAP of 70 sovs.; second horse to receive 5 sovs. out of the stake. Five furlongs.

I—(Mr. F. Ross’ Fleet Arrow, 3 yrs, by - Eton—Rapid, 8.5 (P. Brady) 1 fi-jVTr W. Millan’s blk g Aristos, 4 yrs,

7.6 (Conquest) ■3—Mr- T. Davies’ br g Frontino, 5 yrs,

g •£ (Deeley) Also started: 3 Madam Soult 7.6 (IL E. Brown), 8 Aoroa 7.5 (C. Brown), 7 Winhaston 7.7 (including 31b. overweight) (Meredith), 8 Dady Dot 7.3 (Gilbert), 5 Censure 7.3 (R. W. Brown), 9 Lady Weasel 7.11 (including 91b. overweight) (Foy), 13 Romantic 7.0 (Keenan), 4 Hinuera 7.0 (H. Gray), 11 Ben Battle 7.6 (including 61b. overweight) (McMillan), 12 Leaflre 7.0 (Greenwood), 14 Lady Jane 7.7 (including 71b. overweight (Percival). Won very easily. Time,, lmin. 6sec.

WELTER HANDICAP of 80 sovs.; second ahorse to receive 5 sovs. out of the stake. Six furlongs. 3— Mr. G. Ring’s b g Seldom. 6 yrs, by Freedom —Mere, 9.9 (EL Gray) 4— Mr. S. Saunders’ br m Mistime. 5 yrs, by Birkenhead-Miss Never, 8.3 (Deeley) 5— Mr. G. Cremer’s b g Spectre, 3 yrs, 8.0 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: Aristocrat 9.11 (Buchanan). 1 All’s Well 8.4 (Ryan), 7 Lycia 8.4 (Griffin), 9 Ripple 8.0 (Conquest), 10 Lady Phoebe 8.0 (Greenwood), 8 Flying Soult 8.0 (J Brady), 6 Lloyd’s 8.0 (Barr). A dead heat. Time, lmin. 19sec. SECOND HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 90 sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs. out of the stake. About three miles. 3—Mr. F. Seccombe’s ch g First Barrel, 6 yrs, by Musketry—Minna, 9.7 (A. Julian) 1 2— Mr. J. Martyn’s b g Pierre, aged, 10.5 (M. Deeble) 2 6,—-Mr. J. Harris’ br g. Cavalierd,- aged, 10.0 (P. Brady) ••••••••••■.••• 3 •Also started: 1 Lingerer 11.0 (Percival), 5 Mozart 10.7 (Mr. Selby), 4 King Hippo 9.10 (Hickton). Won easily. Time, 6min. 14sec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of 130 sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs. out of the stake. One mile. 1— Mr. W. G. Irwin’s br g Lochbuhie, aged, by Cyrenian—Sappho, 8.5 (B. Deeley) 1 6— Mr. F. Stenning’s <b m Epsom Lass, s’yrs. 6.13 (Greenwood) 2 s—Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s br h First Gun. 7.7 (Gray) 3 Also started: 2 Miss Winnie 8.4 (J. Brady), 4 Inglis 7.3 (Conquest), 3 . Coromandel 7.6 (E. R. Brown). Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin. 44 3-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP of 80 sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs.. out of the stake. Four furlongs. B—Mr A. Webber’s br m Mafainga. 6 yrs, by Soult—Spitfire, 7.5 (McMillan) 1 3 — tvTt- j. J. Craig’s b f Sea Elf, 3 yrs, 7.5 (R. W. Brown) ’ 2 ©—Messrs. McHugh and Tooman’s br g Admiral Soult, 3 yrs, 7.7 (Percival) 3 Also started: 1 Lady French 9.0 (Deeley), 9 Kareroa 8.5 (Whale), 5 Aim well 8.1 (C Brown), 4 Hikuai 7.8 (E. R. Brown), 2 Mighty Atom 7.7 (H. Gray), 7 Malka 7.0 (Conquest). Won all the way. Time, 50 4-ssec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP of 70 sovs.; second horse to receive 5 sovs. out of the stake. Seven furlongs. 2— T. Hikaka’s b g Tanekaha, 5 yrs, by St. Paul —Thirlmere, 8.10 (C. Brown) 1 s—Mr. G. Mills’ b g Rarata, 4 yrs, 8.4 (McMillan) 2 3— Mr. A. Morgan’s b m All s Well, 7.7 Also started: 7 John 7.11 (J. Brady), 1 Michaeloff 7.6 (Percival), 4 Octoroon 7.3

(Conquest), 6 Fraulein 7.0 (R. W. Brown), 8 Royal Scotland 7.3 (including 71b. overweight) (E. R. Brown). Won by over a length. Time, lmin. 30 3-ssec. PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP of 100 sova; second horse to receive 10 sovs., and third horse 5 sovs. out of the stake. Six furlongs. 1- F. Ross’ br f Salute, 3 yrs, by Soult —Lady Musket, 8.5 (P. Brady) 1 3—Mr. J. Twohill’s b g Impulsive, 3 yrs, 7.5 (E. R. Brown) 2 2- T. Wylie’s br g Dogger Bank, 6 yrs, 8.12 (Ryan) 3 Won easily by a length and a-half. Time, lmin. 17sec. THE WINNING SIRES. Soult came out on top amongst the successful sires at the meeting, his progeny winning eight of the 24 races decided at the meeting. Those who contributed to his success were Admiral Soult, Lady French, Elysian, Aimwell, Tetrazzini, Mahinga, and Salute. Leolantis was responsible for four winners in Tattoo, Miss Winnie, Leo and Red McGregor. Tanekaha won a double for St. Paul, and Seldom won one and ran a dead heat, thereby placing Freedom down for two. Other successful sires were: San Fran, Obligado, Menschikoffl, Muskapeer, Ben Godfrey, Eton, Musketry, Cyrenian, and Birkenhead. THE SUCCESSFUL TRAINERSR. Hannon was first amongst the trainers with four wins, gained by King Soult, Fleet Arrow, Miss Winnie and Salute. D. Moraghan had three wins with Admiral Soult, Elysian and Tetrazzini, and T. Williams turned out a double winner in Tanekaha and Leo. F. Macmanemin was responsible for Tattoo and Ashby, R. Hall Swagsman and Necktie, and W. - Seldom, who won once and ran a dead heat. Other trainers to claim winners were: J. George (Waihuka), A. E. Kelly (Lady French), W- Irwin (Lochbuie), A. Webber (Mahinga-, H. Howe (Aimwell), W. H. Windsor (Red McGregor), S. A. Lindsay (Mistime), W. Tozer (Newtown), J. B. Williamson (First Barrel). THE JOCKEYS. 1 B. Deeley and'H. Gray tied for first place amongst the jockeys, each steering three winners and a dead heat. Deeley’s successes were gained on Admiral Soult. Lady French, Lochbuie and Mistime, while Gray rode Waihuka, Elysian and Seldom (twice). P. Brady rode King Soult, Fleet Arrow and Salute, and A. Julian was successful on First Barrel, Swagsman and Red McGregor. C. Brown also had three wins on Tanekaha (twice) and Aimwell, while J. Conquest won a double with Necktie and Tetrazzini. The other riders to pilot a winner were: J. Buchanan (Ashby), R. W.' Brown (Tattoo), J. Cowan (Newtown), J. Brady (Miss Winn’e), A. McMillan (Mahinga), T. Howard (Leo). THE WINNING PAYMENTS. The following is a list of the winning payments to be made over the meeting:—Mr. Frank Ross, £320; Mr. J. McNicoll, £260; Mesdames Foss and Steuart, '£255; Mr. R. Hannon, £180; Mr. M. McLean. £150; Mr. T. Hikaka, £145; Mr. W- Irwin, £135; Mr. G. Ring, £115; Mr. D. Tye, £95; Mr. Handley, £9O; Mr. F. Seccombe, £80; Mr. A- Wright, £80; Mr. A. Kelly, £80; Mr. W. Douglas, £80; Mr. Shaw, £80; Mr. H. Weal, £75; Messrs. McHugh and Tooman, £7O; Mr. J. George, £7O; Mr. A. Webber, £7O; Mr. S. Saulsbury, £4O; Mr. W. Gall, £25; Mr. J. J. Craig, £2O; Mr. J. Twohill, £2O; Mr. J. Martyn, £2O; Mr. C. Thede, £10; Mr. J. Walters, £10; Mr. A. Cooper, £10; Mr. S. Hodge, £10; Mr. J. Boucher, £10; Mr. F. Stenning, £10; Mr. H. Gibbs, £10; Mr. Donald McLeod, £10; Mr. T. Wyllie, £5; Mr. G- Mills, £5; Mr. W. Mobberly. £5; Mr. L. Bremer, £5; Mr. H. R. McKenzie, £5: total, £2660.