TURF RESULTS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVIII, Issue 1049, 14 April 1910, Page 9

TURF RESULTS.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. ARMLET WINS THE THOMPSON HANDICAP. Excellent weather prevailed for the first day of the Wellington Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting. The attendance was fair and the racing brilliant. Two records were registered in the Thompson Handicap and the North Island Challenge Stakes. The sum of £12,469 10s was invested on the totalisator, as against £11,538 for the first day of last year’s autumn meeting. The bookmakers’ fees, 24 of whom were operating, amounted to £342. The results are as follows:— FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP of 200 sovs, second horse to receive 35sovs, and the third horse 15sovs from the stake. One mile and three-quarters. 3— Mr. C. B. Pharazyn’s br g Longner, by The Officer—Handsome Jack mare, syrs, 9.9 (A. McConnon) 1 2—‘Mr. H. Whitney’s Whatakura, 10.4 (T. Pritchard) B I—Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Audax, 9.11 (Julian) 8 Also started: 4, Chase Mab, 9.0. Longner and Whatakura jumped the first hurdle together a length ahead of the other pair. Going past the stand Audax went to the front, and, running very wide, led to the five furlongs post, where Chase Mab took command. Longner came through again at the straight entrance, and won comfortably by a length from Whatakura, who was a couple of lengths ahead of Audax. Time, Bm. 20 3-ss. WAIWETU HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs, arid the third horse lOsovs from the Seven furlongs. I—Sir George Clifford’s ch c Sharpshooter, by Clanranald—Weathereye, 3yrs, 9.11 (F.- E. Jones) I s—Mr. Middleton Melrose’s Truganini, 9.7 (W. Ryan) >. 4— Hon. J. D. Ormorid’s Bollin, 9.5 (F. D. Jones)*’....... 3 Also started: 2, Osiris, 9.12; 6, Swimming Belt, 8.9; 3, Laius, 8.0. From a good start Sharpshooter went to the front, closely attended by Truganini, Laius, arid Osiris. Sharpshooter was never headed, and won by half a length from Trugariini, who was a lengthin front of • Bollin. Laius was fourth. Time, lm. 295.. SILVERS TREAM HANDICAP of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 15sovs,. and- the third . horse lOsovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 9—Mr. J. Brett’s b. c St. Felix, by St. Ambrose (imp.)—Fauna, 3yrs, 6.7 (L. Traill) ....; I 5— Mr. R. McMiken’s Explosive, 7.0 . (R. Young) 2 6— Mr. Lance Wood’s Ukraine, 7.4 ■■ (Emerson) ...'. ...J Also started: .8,. Hilarian, .9.4; 7,. RoyalMarine, 8.9; 10, Magneto, 8;9; 3,. Marengo, 8.5; 4, Succession, 8.4; 2, Idealism, 7,10; 1,. Penza, 7.4; 11, San Lass, 6.7. St. Felix went to the front at the start, followed by Magneto, Penza, arid : Explosive, while -Hilarian was hopelessly leftist- Felix led throughout, and won comfortably by two lengths from Explosive, who was a head in -front Of'Ukraine. Idealism was fourth, and Succession fifth. Time, lm. 29 2-ss.

THOMPSON HANDICAP of SOOsovs; second horse to receive 75sovs, and the third horse 25sovs from the stake. One tnile. 1— Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b m Armlet, by Menschikoff —Armilia, 4yrs, 8.13 (R. Hatch) 1 9— Mr. M. T. McGrath’s br g Tumut, by Merriwee —Ismene, 6yrs, 8.8 (H. Cairns) ••••••• 2 2— Mr. H. McManaway’s ch g North East, by Euroclydon—Marianna, syrs, 9.6 (A. Oliver) 3 Also started: 10, Sir Tristram, 8.3 (F. D. Jones); 6, Husbandman, 8.2 (F. E. Jones); 7, Sir Frisco, 8.1 (Ryan); 4, Lady Medallist, 7.11 (carried 7.13) (Jenkins); 11, Wainaku, 7.9 (R. Young); 12, Ballarat, 6.11 (Emerson); 8, Adria, 6.10 (W. D. Young); 13, Mataari, 6.10 (Stan. Reid); 3, Cronetadt, 6.10 (Monk); 5, Aboriginal, 6.7 (carried 6.10), (Carroll). After considerable delay at the start, the field was despatched on fairly even terms. At the end of a furlong Armlet was almost clear of Ballarat, and then followed Tumut, Waipaku, and Northeast, while the last three were Lady Medallist, Mataari, and Adria. Armlet came into the straight two lengths ahead of Ballarat, but tjie latter was then done with, and Tumut challenged Armlet. In the run home Armlet drew away and won by three lengths from Tumut, who just lasted long enough to get second •honours toy a neck from North East. Husbandman was fourth, Lady Medallist fifth, Ballarat sixth,, and Waipaku and Adria last. Time, Im. 40 l-ss. NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES of 660 soys; second horse to receive lOOsovs, and the third horse 50 sovs from the stake; a further sum of 60sovs to be deducted from the stake and apportioned for the encouragement of breeders. For all ages. Weight for age, with penalties and allowances. Seven furlongs. 2— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s to c Formby. by Birkenhead (imp.)—Gladisla, 2yrs, 8.1 (F. D. Jones) 1 5— Mr. Highden’s to c Polymorphus, by Multiform — Rumour, 3yrs, 9.4 (A. Oliver) 2 I—Mr. R. W. Paterson’s b h Penates, by Ruenalf—Housewife, syrs, 9.11 (R. Hatch’* ...... 3 Also started: 6, Gold ’Lace, 9.12; 3, Flitaway. 8.12; 4, King Soult, 7.1. After going a couple of furlongs, Penates ran up to Formby, and the pair raced together to the home turn, where Penates retired, and Polymorphus challenged Formby. A good race resulted in a win for Formby by half a length from Polymorphus, with Penates three lengths away, and Gold Lace fourth. Flitaway was last. Time, Im. 28s. PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs, and the third horse lOsovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. I—Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch f Tenterhook, by Clanranald —To-morrow, 8.10 (F. E. Jones) 1 3— Mr. M. Melrose’s Lord Kelvin, 8.4 (Ryan) 2 6— Mr. C. Ross’ Deploy, 6.7 (Emerson) 3 Also started: 2, Selene, 8.1; 5, British, 6.13; 4, Dearest,. 6.11; 7, Lady Kilcheran, 6.7; 8, Odessa, 6.7. Tenterhook led all the way and won nicely by half a length from Lord Kelvin, who was nearly a length in front of Deploy. British Maid was fourth. Time, Im. 2 4-ss. RAILWAY HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to. receive 25sovs, and the third horse 15sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 1— Mr. J. W. Lowe’s ch m Effort, by . Advance —Endeavour, 4yrs, 8.9 (W. (Ryan) 1 2— Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s Perle d’Or, 6.12 (Begby) 2 i-Mr. J. Monk’s Gipsy Belle, 7.0 (Traill) 3 Also started:. 4, Killindini, 7.13; 6, Advantage, 7.4; 3, Golden Loop, 6.7. The last 50 yards resulted in a great struggle between Perle d’Or and Effort, the latter gaining the verdict by half a head. Gipsy Belle was nearly three lengths away third, and Killindini was fourth. Time, Im. 15s. TINAKORI HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive 15sovs, and the third horse lOsovs from the stake. Six furlongs. I—Mr. C. E. Major’s ch f Emblem, by Field Battery—Vapour, 3yrs, 8.2 (H. Gray) 1 3— Mr. J. R. McDonald’s Kina, 7.10, carried 7.13 (Jenkins) 2 6—Mr. R. McMiken’s Explosive, 6.11 (Young) 3 Also started: 2, Sea Queen, 8.10; 7, Faunus, 8.5; 6, First Battery, 8.0; 4, Leahora, 7.11; 8, Merriwing, 7.1; .9, Ahupai, 6.7. Emblem was soon showing out in front, and thereafter she was never headed, winning easily by over two lengths from Kina, who was a similar distance In front of Explosive. Leahora was fourth, .and Sea Queen last. Time, Im. 15 2-ss.

SECOND DAY.

It was again beautiful weather on Saturday for the second and concluding day of the Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting, and there was a very large attendance at Trentham. Totalisator investments for the day amounted to £16,102, an Increase of £2832 on the figures for the second day of the last autumn fixture. The total for the meeting was £28,572. Eight bookmakers were licensed to: bet on the lawn, and thirteen to bet on the outside. Their fees amounted to £3OO 10s. Details of the racing are as. follow: — SECOND HURDLE HANDICAP of 200 sovs; second to receive 35sovs, and the third 15sovs from the stake. One mile and a-half. 2— Mr. W. Jack’s br g Gold Bird, by Loveshot—Sea Bird, aged, 10.2 (E. Murtagh) • • I 3— Mr. H. Sanders’ Hydrant, 10.3 (T. Pritchard) 2 I—Mr. C. B- Pharazyn’s Longner, 10.9 (McConnon) - • Also started: 5, Exmoor, 10.5; 4, Moose, 9.8; 6, Chase Mab, 9.0.

Over the last hurdle Gold Bird came on the outside and won easily by three parts of a length. Longner was five lengths away third. Time, 2m. 46 4-ss.

HUTT HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs, and the third lOsovs from the stake. One mile. 2— Mr. Middleton Melrose’s b m Truganini. by Merriwee —Heart Whist, syrs, 9.9 (W. Ryan) 1 3— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Bollin, 9.4 (F. D. Jones) 2 I—nvir. -lodge’s Mataari, 9.0 (Oliver) 3 Also started: 6, Hilarian, 9.2; 5, Swimming Belt, 9.1; 4, Adria, 8.13; 7, Aboriginal, 8.7. Mataari led to the distance, where he was passed by Truganini. Bollin then came with a- strong run, but could not get within a couple of lengths of Truganini, who won easily. Mataari was a fair third. Time, Im. 41 4-ss. MURITAI HANDICAP .Qf lOOsovs; second horse to receive 15sovs, and the third horse lOsovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. s—Mr. H. R. Telford’s br m San Lass, by San Fran—Waiau, syrs, 6.7, carried 7.1 (Stanley Reid) 1 B—Mr. W. M. Halley’s Leahora, 7.7 (R. Young) 2 1— •Mr. J. Brett’s St. Felix, 7.6 (L. Traill) i 3 Also started: 7, Royal Marine, 8.6; 6, Succession, 8.0; 3. Idealism, 7.7; 2, Explosion, 7.4; 4, Ukraine, 7.2. St. Felix led into the straight, but was passed by Leahora at the distance. San Lass then came with a fast run on the outside, and just got up in time to win by a neck from Leohara, with St. Felix a length and a-half away third, and Ukraine fourth. Time, Im. 29 3-ss. AUTUMN HANDICAP of 400sovs; second horse to receive 50sovs, and the third 25sovs from the stake. One mile and a-quarter. 4— Sir Geo. Clifford’s br h Husbandman, by Treadmill —Golden Vale, 4yrs, .8.0 (F. E. Jones) 1 3—Mr. J. !-H. Prosser’s br f Lady Medallist, by St. Alwynne (imp.)—Diploma, 3yrs, 7.5 (L. Traill) 2 2— Mr. E. J. Watt’s br g Bridge, by The Possible —Scotia, 3yrs, 7.4 (L. Wilson) 3 Also started: 1. Equitas, 8.9; 8, Effort, 8.9; 6. Diabblo, 8.0; 9, Sir Tristram. 8.0; 5, Osiris, 7.3; 10, Adria, 6.7; 7, Cronstadt. 7.0. Going round the bottom turn Husbandman and Lady Medallist drew right away from the field. They raced neck and neck to the half-distance, where Husbandman drew to the front under the whip, and won by three-parts of a length, from Lady Medallist, while Bridge, who came fast in the straight, was two lengths away third and Diabolo another two lengths away fourth. Time, 2m. Bs. NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGES STAKES of 440sovs; second to receive 50sovs, and the third 25sovs from the stake, A further sum of 40sovs to be. deducted from the stake, and apportioned for the encouragement of breeders. For three-year-olds. One mile and threequarters. 3— Mr. D. Rutherford’s ch f Ingoda, by Stepniak—Armigera, 8.7 (R. Hatch) 1 1— Mr. F. Preston’s to f Milan, by St. Ambrose (imp.)—Waiwhera, 8;7 (A. Oliver) 2 2— Sir Geo. Clifford’s b c Kilwinning, by Kilcheran (imp.)—Success. 8.10 (F. E‘. Jones) .3 Also started: 4 Marengo, 8.7. At the home bend Milan, Ingoda, and Kilwinning were abreast, but the lastnamed was then done with, and in a good finish Ingoda won comfortably by a. bare length from Milan, with Kilwinning about four lengths away third, and Marengo 100yds further back, last. Time. 3m. 2s. PACIFIC HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to receive 25sovs, and the third 15sovs from the stake. For two ana three-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2— Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch f Tenterhook, by Clanranald—To-morrow, 2yrs, 8.3 (F. E. Jones) 1 3— Mr. Frank Ross’ King Soult, 7.9 (L. Wilson) 2 B—Mr. J. Buckley’s Dearest, 6.8 (Traill) 3 Also started: 1, Emblem, 8.11; 5, Golden Loop, 8.8; 4, Lord Kelvin, 8.5; 7, British Maid, 6.10; 6. Deploy, 6.7; 9, Complexity, 6.7 (carried 6.9). King Soult was first away, and Complexity was last to move. When the field settled down Emblem was leading from Tenterhook and King Soult. Emblem was in front till the half-distance, where Tenterhook went ahead and won by a length and a-quarter from King Soult, who was a bare length in front of Dearest. Emblem was fourth, and British Maid fifth. Time, Im. 2 3-ss. SUBURBAN HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to receive 25sovs, and the third 15Sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 5— Mr. J. Monk’s b f Gipsy Belle, by Stepniak—Belle Clair, 4yrs, 7.2 (L. Traill) 1 4— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Parula, 6.7 (carried 7.2) (E. Lowe) 2 6— Mr. W. Davies’ Ballarat, 7.4 (Emerson) 3 Also started: North East, 9.8; 3, Tumut, 9.0; 8. Killindini, 7.13; 2, Sharpshooter, 7.8; 9, Advantage. 7.0; 7, Mon Ami, 6.12. Once in the straight Gipsy Belle took charge, and won comfortably by a length from Parula, who was a length in front of Ballarat. Tumut, North-East and Sharpshooter were next to the placed horses. Time, Im. 14 l-ss. BELMONT HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive 15sovs, and third lOsovs from the stake, Six furlongs. 2— Mr. R. T. Turnbull’s to c Laius, by Merriwee—lsmene, 3yrs, 6.7 (L. Traill) 1 3- w. M. Halley’s Leahora, 7.8 (R. Young) 2 B—Mr.. H. W. Parata’s Rongomal, 7.5 (G. Mussen) ... 8 Also started: 10, Magneto, 8.4; 5, Faunus, 8.3; 1, Kina, 7.13; 6, First Battery, 7.12; 7. Explosive, 7.5; 4, Penza, 7.11; 9, Undecided, 6.13 (carried 7.2). Laius had the field beaten 100 yards from the post, and he won nicely by a length. Time, Im. 16 3-ss.