AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVIII, Issue 1036, 13 January 1910, Page 7

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

THIRD DAY’S RACING. The Auckland Trotting Club brought their Summer gathering to a close at Alexandra Park on Saturday, when there was again a good attendance. With the exception of a couple of light showers the weather was favourable, and those present had the pleasure of witnessing a capital afternoon’s sport. The racing was good, and with the exception of the Onslow Class Trot, passed off without a hitch. Mr. F. W. Edwards, the Club’s handicapper was responsible, in a large measure, for the sport provided and he had backers fairly at a loss to select the winners, favourites being beaten in six out of the eight events, an uncommon occurrence at Alexandra Park. The secretary, Mr. C. F. Mark, was not lacking in his efforts to cater for all present and he must be highly satisfied with the results. The various other officers, one and all, filled .their respective positions capably, and a selects programme of music was rendered by the Garrison Band, under the conductorship of Mr. G. F. Cater. On the totalisator the sum of £4589 10s was invested, a falling off of £l5O 10s compared with the concluding day of last year, and making £14,806 10s for the gathering, a decrease of £32 10s over the 1908-9 meeting. The figures, compared with the two previous years, read as follows: —

In addition, 18 bookmakers were licensed at £lO 10s each, returning £lB9 in fees, or a total of £672 for the meeting, as against £609 last year. The stewards met twice during the afternoon. On the first occasion they had to consider two alleged cases of boring by Ned Corbet and Mandarene. The complaint against .Ned Corbet was dismissed, but that against Mandarene, for causing Conqueror to run wide, iwas adjourned, in order that the evidence of A. Hendricksen might be taken. A protest, entered against Rawene, winner of the Telegraph Trot,. by A.. Camerdn : owner of Jungle . (runner-up), was dismissed after a long inquiry. THE RACING. A field of nine went out in the Trial Trot, Diamond Bell being made favourite. Diamond Bell showed the way over a couple of furlongs when Cora Bell ran into the lead, and she was still in front when they passed the stand the first time where Lady Wilmington was running with Diamond Bell in second place, with Wild Marie making up ground fast. Going along the back stretch Lady Wilmington took command, and making no mistakes over the rest of the journey, she won easily by eight lengths from Wild Marie, who beat Cora Bell by three lengths for second place, Lady Wilhelmina was fourth. All the horses on the card went to the post in the Ward Handicap Trot, for which Francita was sent out a strong favourite. Bell Gray began well and she led for two furlongs when Francita headed her and the favourite led along the back and through the dip with lago and Harold Abdallah running third and fourth, close up. In the run up the striaght Bell Gray closed up again and she was on terms with Francita, passing the stand, while Harold Abdallah and lago were only a length away. Entering upon the final circuit Francita drew out a bit and she had an advantage of two lengths when the run along the back was commenced. However, Bell Gray soon arranged alongside and drawing away at the dip she had matters all her own way, and won by a couple of lengths from Francita, with Harold Abdallah half-a-dozen lengths aw'ay third. lago was fourth and Craigaruskey next, while the last to finish was Special Light. In the New Year Handicap backers would have nothing but Mighty Atom and. the little son of Freedom was made a strong order. There was a delay of about twelve minutes at the post, but the field were eventually sent on the journey. The colours of Mighty Atom were quickly out in front and with Peggy Pride and Miss Stella close up, he showed the way ‘ along the back-when Miss Stella ran up to within half a length of the leader. Mighty Atom was first to turn for home, but at the distance Miss Stella cut Win down and won by a

length and a-half with Peggy Pride a similar distance away third. Mika was fourth.

Scotia was the omy withdrawal from the Presidents’ Trot ana backers made Mandarene favourite, but Conqueror was well backed and so were some of the others. When started on the journey John Harold was 1 soon out in front, while Implore and Woodbury refused to settle down to their work. With Mandarene and Conqueror following, John Harold

showed the way till the back stretch

was reached the last time when Mandarene took command and Floranz ran up third, replacing the fast tiring Conqueror. Once Mandarene got in tront the issue was soon •at an end and he won very easily by four lengths from John Harold, with Viscount about two lengths further back, third. Floranz, All Night and Con queror folowed in the order written. The stewards held an inquiry into the running of Mandarene, but the judge’s decision was allowed to stand unaltered.

In the Association Trot most supr port was accorded to Lady Park, but there was no pronounced favourite. From the outset Lady Park and Day Dawn set out to make the pace and the pair ran in company well out from the others till just before the straight was reached the last time, when Day Dawn broke badly, and this enabled Lady Park to go on and win by about ten lengths from Huon Leal, the rider of whom caught May, on Day Dawn, napping, and beat him a length for second dividend. Albert Edward was fourth and Stranger next.

Lord Ashton was favourite in the Park Trot, but once again disappointed his followers. Gather No Moss showed out for a bit but was. quickly headed by Madam Melba and Lady Wilhemina and the first named was well out in front when the final circuit was entered upon. However, she began to tire and though she was the first to turn into the straight Lady Wilhelmina soon had her measure and won by three lengths with Gather No Moss about a dozen lengths behind Madam Melba, third. Lord Ashton was fourth.

Backers had something to face in the Onslow Class Trot. When the word was given to go Phyllistina refused to start and Miss Vera collided with her. Then owing to some misunderstanding several of the candidates did not run, the only ones to start being Irish Molly, John Harold and Royal Victor. Irish Molly was in front all the way and won by two lengths from John Harold, with Royal Victor third. The other contestants were under the impression that it was no start, but Mr. O’Connor (starter) ruled otherwise. The crowd made a hostile demonstration at the conclusion of the race. Phyllistina was favourite.

The meeting concluded with the Telegraph Trot. Rawene, who had failed to show up at all in her previous efforts at the meeting, being sent out favourite. When they reached the stand the favourite was in front, but was then headed by Madam Melba. However, Rawene quickly took command again and with Jungle and Grampian as her nearest attendants she showed the way along the back and was well clear when they raced through the dip. Rawene was the first to turn for home and holding off all opposition she won nicely by a couple of lengths from Jungle, with Grampian about eight lenghts away third. Tiahoa was fourth and Manxman next. A protest against the winner, on the grounds of inconsistent running, was dismissed. The following were the results: — TRIAL HANDICAP TROT of 40sovs. .. One mile and a-half. 4—i Mr. P. McCrory’s b m Lady Wilmington, 4yrs, by Wilmington, ss. (Hamilton) 1 2— Mr. T. M. Wade’s br m Wild Marie, aged, scratch (Wade) , 2 3— Mr. W. N. Paul’s br m Cora Bell, syrs, 9s. (Paul) 3 Also started: 5, Lady Wilhelmina, 55.; 8, Prince Millen, 75.; 6, Harry Mace, 95.; 8, Lady Hazel, 10s.; 1, Diamond Bell, 135.; 7, Mikado, 15s. Won .by eight lengths. Time, 4.1 1-5. WARD HANDICAP of 75sovs. One mile and a-half. 6—H. A. Coates’ ch m Bell Gray, 4yrs, by Bell Boy—Dolly Gray, 13s. (A. Lowe) ..; 1 I—Mr. A. B. Adelaide’s b m Francita, 4yrs, Ils. (Batt) 2 4— Mr. A. Cameron’s b >g Harold Abdallah, aged. Ils. (Cameron) 3

Also started: 2, Viscount, scr.; 7, Wild Nell, 11s.; 5, Craig.aruskey, 11s.; .8, Special Light, 135.; 3, lago, 14s. Won by two lengths. Time, 3.55.

NEW YEAR HANDICAP of lOOsovs. For ponies 14 hands 3in and under About four furlongs and a-half. 5— Mr. M. Jones’ b m Miss Stella, syrs, • by Freedom—Stella, 7.7 (Oliver) ... 1 I—'Mr. W. C. Ring’s b g iMigthy Atom, aged, -9.9 (Gray) 2 6— Mr;., A. Saddler’s b m Peggy Pryde, 4yi*s; €>7 (R; W. Brown) 3

Also started: 4, Mistime, 9.0; 2, Malka, 7.7; 3, Nora Soult, 7.7; 7, Dady .Ferris 6.9. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 57 sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP TROT of Hssovs. Two miles. I—Mr. J. G. Decky’s br c Mandarene, 3yrs, by Nerval —Eland, Hs. (Orange) 1 s—Mr. C. R. Bailey’s b g John Harold, aged, 16s. (Mabee) 2 10—Mrs. N. Hill’s b g Viscount, aged, Bs. (Crotty) J Also started: 2, Woodbury, 75.; 6, Floranz, 145.; 7, Ned Corbert, 145.; 8, All Night, 145.; 4, Implore, 155.; 3, Conqueror,. 165.; 9, Waitekauri, 18s. Won easily by four lengths. Time, 4.53 3-5. ASSOCIATION TROT HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Two miles. - I—Mr. C. Wren’s folk m 'Dady Park, syrs, by Wilmington, 10s. (Hamilton) ?t s—Mr. G. McDell’s rn g Huon Deal, aged, Hs. (J. EXley) 2 8— Mr. D. May’s b g Daydawn, aged, 16s. (May) 5 Also started: Yankee Doodle, scr.; .Stranger, 35.; Rosebud, 45.; Dittle Paul, 65.; Receiver, 65.; Wild Nell, Bs.; Tableau, Bs.; Olive. 95.;. Kirikiriroa, 125.; Albert Edward, 18s. Won by ten lengths. Time, 5.6. PARK HANDICAP TROT of lOOsovs. . One mile and a-half. 5— Mr. H. R. Craig’s b m Dady Wilhelmina, 4yrs, by Wilmington, 13s. (Canham) ... 1 6— Mr. W. Dyneh’s br m Madam Melba, aged, 6s. (Crotty) 2 9— Mr. T. Kemp’s b m Gather No Moss, aged, 15s. (W. May) 2 Also started: 3, Glenora, scr.; 1, Dord Ashton, Is.; 9, Rita W., 55.; 2, Rita H„. 75.; 4 Makauri Dass, 125.; 2, Good Friday, 125.; 7, Nettlewood, 16s. Won by four lengthy. Time, 4.2. ONSDOW CDASS TROT HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile. s—Mr. G. Nicholson’s b m Irish Molly, aged, by Wilmington, 12s. (Nicholson) t 2— Mr. C. R. Bailey’s b g John Harold, aged, 10s. (Mabee) 2 3— Mr. G. EL Kinsey’s br g Royal Victor. aged, 7s. (Orange) 2 Also started: Dady Dylian. scr.; Maplewood. 35.; Robex. 55.; Mistle, 55.; Sweet Patch, 65.; VS.. Bs.: Miss Vera, Ils.; Cavalier. 125.: Phyllistina. 13s. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.33 2-5. TEDEGRAPH TROT HANDICAP of 10(1 sovs. One mile. 1 — Mr. R. Shadfoolt’s b m Rawene, 6yrs, by Albert Victor. 7s. (Smalley) ... 1 s—Mr. A. Cameron’s br g Jungle, aged, 9s. (Cameron) 2 2— Mrs. W. Orange’s b c Grampian, 2yrs. 9s. (Orange) 3 Also started: 10, Maud S.. Is.; 9, Ballot, 35.; 13. Mah Honey. 65.; 7, Manxman, 65.; 3. Taihoa, 65.; 11. Bell Gray. 4s. (including 3s. penalty); 8 Vibrona. 75.; 12. Craigaruskey, 75.; 6, Madam Melba, Bs.; 4, Rita H.. 9s. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.32. THE FATE OF THE FAVOURITE. The following table shows how the favourite fared on each of the three days at the meeting:— FIRST DAY. Dady Wilhelmina Second Harold Rothschild First Cyrona First Havoc First Miss Ngapara Third Glenora • First Papanui Second Rita H Third SECOND DAY. Dady Wilhelmina Third Miss Ngapara: Nowhere Effulgence Nowhere Conqueror Nowhere Dord■Ashton Second Mandarene Third Grampian First Francita ; Second THIRD DAY. Diamond Bell Nowhere Francita Second Mighty Atom Second Mandarene First Dady Park First Dord Ashton ;Nowhere’ ’ Phyllistina Nowhere Rawene First

First day .. Second day Third Day . 1907-8 .. £4,901% 4.915 5,305 1908-9. £5,900% 4,197% 4,740 1909-10. £5,944% 4,272% 4,589% Total ... . £15,121% £14,838 £14,806