Racing Reviewed.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVIII, Issue 1049, 14 April 1910, Page 6

Racing Reviewed.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. MANAPOURI WINS THE AVONDALE HANDICAP. The Avondale Jockey Club was favoured with delightful weather on Saturday, when the club opened the autumn meeting, and when the racing came to be undertaken there was a ■ large attendance. The course was 7 looking its best, and presented a bright and gay appearance. Since the spring an up-to-date result and number board has been erected opposite the stand, and this was highly appreciated by those present. The meeting was a distinct success, for which praise must be given to the secretary (Mr. H. H. Hayr), who spared no effort in looking after the comfort of patrons. In the majority of cases the racing was exciting, and the handicapper (Mr. R. Wynyard) must have been quite satisfied with his work. The starting, in the hands of Mr. F. W. Edwards, was hardly up to requirements. Mr. R. B. Lusk (judge) and Mr. Speight (timekeeper) left no room for complaint, and altogether the outing provided was most enjoyable. Speculation was fairly brisk, the sum handled at the machines being £7054, only £l4 less than the sum handled on the corresponding day last year. No less than 38 bookmakers paid: £l5 10s each to bet, and from this source the club received £ 589, compared with £3lO last year. The Garrison Band, under Conductor G. F. Cater, dispensed musical items during the afternoon. THE RACING. A baker’s dozen went out to contest the opening event, the Maiden Plate, and when backers got to work they made Pen warden a hot favourite. The start was a very poor one, and at the end of 100 yards the horses were well strung out. St. Tarra was quickest away, followed by Parawai and Sir Rupert, and so they raced along the back. In the run across the dip Parawai and St. Tarra were almost oh terms just clear of Kilsyth and Penwarden, and so they raced to the head of the straight, where the front division ran wide, and Gray, bringing the favourite up on the rails, he came on and won very easily by a length and a-half from the outsider, Kilsyth, with Sir Rupert three-quarters of a length away third. Lloyds was fourth. Okirae whipped round at the start and took no part in the race. Dunborve was favourite in the Handicap Hurdles, and once more backers showed good judgment. Sabre was the first to show out, but running along the (back he was joined by Celtic, and the pair jumped the first fence well clear of the field. In the run up the straight the field, with the exception of Sol, closed up, and when the final circuit was commenced they were all within striking- distance. However, Sabre and Celtic were still holding a slight advantage when they raced along the back, but Sabre, jumping best, he was the first to turn the corner for home, with the field close up. Dunborve was in front at the -last hurdle, where he made a faulty jump, but Jones held him up, and a good finish saw him win by two lengths from Te Arai, who just defeated Celtic a head for second money. Hoanga was next, followed by Sol. In the Oakley Handicap practically nothing but Hohungatahi was asked for, but this time backers received a rude shock, as he failed to run into a place. When the field set out the favourite was in front of a bunched lot, with the exception of All’s Well, who was left. Hohungatahi showed the way along the back and across the dip, where Lady Frances and Waiata were almost on terms with him just clear of Blue Garment. The favourite was the first to turn for home, but once heads were in a line for the box , he was done with, and Blue Garment, shooting up on the inside, he soon had the opposition settled, and came . on and won by a length from Impulsive, who beat Waiata half a head for second place. Lady Frances was- fourth. Solus was the only withdrawal from the Juvenile Handicap, for which Antoinette was a strong order. The field was despatched to a splendid start, the colours of Antoinette, Echo and Muskewai being the first into into prominence. At the end of a furlong Muskewai was well clear of Echo, Antoinette and Lucille. Running through the dip Lucille fell, but nei-

ther filly nor rider (Buchanan) were hurt. Muskewai. was the first to land into the straight, but Gray brought Antoinette along, and, stalling off a strong challenge from Master Wairiki, she just won by a neck, with Muskewai three lengths away third. Doughboy, Hamadryad and Echo finished in a line, next.

Only six went out to try conclusions in the Avondale Handicap, and Tattoo and Maheno being bracketed, there was only one dividend. The bracketed pair was favourite, but individually supported, Santa Rosa had most admirers. From a good start Tattoo was the first to show out, and he led past the stand from Wauchope and Sir Artegal, who were almost together, followed by Manapouri, Maheno, and Santa Rosa. The same order was -maintained going out of the straight and along the back till the half-mile post was reached, when Wauchope, Manapouri and Sir Artegal ranged alongside Tattoo, and the quartette raced in line just clear of Maheno, with Santa Rosa still last. In the run through the dip Tattoo was having a little the best of it, and he was the first to turn for home. When they straightened up for the run to the box Manapouri took charge, and, stalling off a challenge on the part of Santa Rosa, who made up a good bit of ground from the head of the straight, he won a good race by a length. Sir Artegal was half a length behind Santa Rosa in third place. Wauchope Tattoo and Maheno finished in the order written. Ten went out to contest the Titirangi Handicap, Jena being made favourite. When the tapes went up Gyrene jumped away quickest, while Haldane got chopped out. Cyrene was first to enter the back stretch, and at the five-furlong post was joined by Jena and Miss Advance, and the trio raced together till the straight was reached, with Admiral Soult at the head of the others. In the run up the straight the field closed up, and a great race to the post ensued. Haldane, on the rails, put in some telling work from the distance, and, gradually overhauling the leaders, won by a neck from Cyrene, with Jena a neck away third. Zinnia was fourth and Prince Leo last. A big field of 17 went to the post in the Chevalier Handicap, a half-mile flutter. It was a straggling start. When the tapes lifted Sabine was quickest away, and followed by Goldwih, he led across the dip and into the straight. The field then closed up and a great race to the post ensued. The whips were out all round, and in an exciting finish Pairawaatu came with a rattle and snatched a victory by a neck from Sir Rupert, with Leafire a similar distance away third. Frontino and Sabine were together close up next, while the last to pass the box was Freemantle. The curtain dropped with the Railway Handicap, and when betting ceased General Soult was found in the position of favourite, but he let his supporters down badly, and eventually finished last. The five starters were sent away to a fair start, but they had not gone far before Waiata was out in front, followed by Generat Soult, Waiari, Coromandel and Kakama in the order written. The positions were practically the same at the straight entrance, and though Coromandel and Kakama put in good runs, they could make no impression on Waiata, who won comfortably by a length and ahalf from Coromandel, who defeated Kakama a head for second honours. Waiari was fourth and General Soult last. The following’ are the details of the racing:— MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP of 75sovs; second horse to receive ssovs out of the stake. Six furlongs. I—Mr. J. Molloy’s ch g Penwarden, 3yrs, by St. Crispin—Bonus, 7.9 (H. Gray) 1 9—Mr. A. Wilkie’s b f Kilsyth, 3yrs, 7.7 (R. E. Brown) 2 3— Mr. C. Mooney’s ch g Sir Rupert, Gyrs, 8.10 (Greenwood) 3 Also started: 2, Miss Grizzle, 7.13; 6, Yankee. 7.10; 7, Lloyds, 7.8; 11, Till Kitua, 7.8; 4, St. Tarra, 7.5; 11, Alarm, 7.5; 9, Maroon and Black, 7.0; 8, Okirae, 6.12; 10, Siola, 6.10. Won by a length and a-half. Time, Im. 17 l-ss. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 90sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs from the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles. I—. Mr. G. Punnet’s b g Dunborve, syrs, by Bluejacket—Lady Peer, 10.13 (Jones) 1 4— Mr. C. Morse’s b g Te Arai, aged, 10.4 (Deerey) 2 7—Mr. G. Hyde’s ch g Celtic, 6yrs, 9.0 (Cowan) 3 Also started: Te Aral, 10.4; 6, Sol, 10.3; 2, Castadrift, 9.7; 3, Sabre, 9.3; 5, Hoanga, 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time, 3m. 51s. OAKLEY HANDICAP of 70sovs; second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. Five furlongs. 4—Mr. j. Muir’s blk g Blue Garment, syrs, by Bluelight—Seamstress,

7.5 (B. Oliver) ;..... 1 B—Mr. J. Twohill’s b g Impulsive, 3yfs, 7.3 (R. E. Brown) 2 3^M siA,r^ te x rs ’ b s Waiata > syrsj (McMillan) ........... 3 Also started: 1, Hohungatahi, 8.1; 7, Lady Dot, 7.13; 5, Necktie, 7.8; 2, Lady Frances, 7.8; 6, All’s Well, 6.10. Won by a length. Time, Im. 2 3-ss. JUVENILE HANDICAP of 80sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. i—Mr. F. W. Arnold’s b f Antoinette, by Soult—Miss Annie, 8.12 CH Gray) 1 B—Mr. B. T. Hawkins’ br c Master Wairiki, 6.12 (Stockley) 2 11—Mr. V. F. Hull’s ch g Muskewai, 7.11 (Ross) t.'t j Also started: 4, Echo, 7.4; 2, Luciile'7.43, Duma, 7.3; 5, Doughboy, 7.2; 6, Hamadryad, 7.0; 7, Kapanga, 6.13; 9, Veitalia. 6.11; 10, Miss Ada, 6.10. • > ve tana, Won by a neck. Time, Im. 2 4-ss. AVONDALE HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and third horse lOsovs from the stake. One mile and a-quarter. 6—Mr. A. J. Edwards’ br g Manapouri, 6yrs, by Soult—Fairytale, 7.4 (Mcmillan) j I—Mr. G. Robinson’s blk h Santa Rosa, 4yrs, 7.12 (Whittaker) 2 4—Mr. T. A. Williams’ ch g Sir Artegal, 4yrs. 7.6 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: 2, Wauchope, 7.11; 3, Tattoo, 7.8; 5, Maheno, 7.5. Won by a length. Time, 2m. 10 l-ss. TITIRANGI HANDICAP of 80sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. Seven furlongs. 6—Mr. A. M. Robertson’s blk g Haldane. syrs. by Hotchkiss—Mantle, 7.6 (B. Oliver) , 1 B—Mr. T. Bowen’s ch m Cyrene, aged, 8.4 (Jones) a 1— Mr. Dowson’s b m Jena, 4yrs, 7.12 (R. E. Brown) & Also started: 2, Admiral Soult, 7.10; 5, Miss Advance, 7.9; 3. Zinnia, 7.9; 10, Doggerbank, 7.4; 9, Prince Leo, 7.2; 7, Fuss, 7.0; 4, Cyrona, 6.7. Won by a head. Time, Im. 29 4-ss. CHEVALIER HANDICAP of TOsovs; second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. Four furlongs. 4—Mr. J. Lovett’s b g Pairawaatu, 4yrs, by Soult—Lena, 7.6 (Conquest) „ 1 6— Mr. C. Mooney’s ch g Sir Rupert, 6yrs, 9.0 (Greenwood) B 7— Mr. P. Herbert’s ch g Leafine, syrs, 7.9 (H. Gray) 8 Also started: 9, Frontino, 8.7; 2, Freemantle, 8.6; 1, Haku, 8.1; 5, Goldwin, 7.10; 14, Whatashot, 7.5; 11, Mary Anne» 7.5; 3. Patricia, 7.4; 12, Flying Soult, 7.2; 8, Maykoff. 7.2; 10, Toa Tere, 7.0; 13, Lady Ferris, 7.0; 15, Sabine, 7.0; 16, Eton Boy, 7.0. Won by a neck. Time, 51 l-ss. RAILWAY HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs and third horse ssovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 4— Mr. A. Peters’ b g Waiata, syrs, by Tupuhi—Rhoda, 7.8 (McMillan) ... 1 5— Mr. W. Gall’s b h Coromandel, 4yrs, 7.4 (Oliver) 3 2— Mr. Donald McLeod’s br f -Kakama, 3yrs, 7.12 (Blake) 3 Also started: 3, Waiari, 9.3; 1, General Soult, 7.8. Won by a length and a-half. Time, Im. 15s. SECOND DAY. WAIATA WINS A DOUBLE. The meeting was brought to a conclusion yesterday in beautiful weather, when there was again a large attendance. The racing was good and betting fair, the sum handled at the machine being £6779, a decrease of £230% compared with the second day last year. For the two days £13,833 was handled compared with £14,077% for the autumn meeting last year—a decrease of £244%. At the meeting bookmakers paid £935% to bet, or £421% more than at the 1909 autumn gathering. The results are as follows:— NURSERY HANDICAP, of 70sovs. Six furlongs. 3— /Mr. E. J. Rae’s br c Duma, by Stepniak—Camille, 7.0 (R. E. Brown) .. 1 1 — Mr. J. Cavanah’s ch f Wenonah, 8.5 (Ryan) 2 2— Mr. B. T. Hawkin’s br c Master Wairiki, 7.5 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 7, Muskewai, 7.3; 5, Doughboy, 7.0; 4, Hamadryad, 6.12; 6, Master Jack, 6.8. From a good start Muskewai and Master Jack were the quickest to move, while Wenonah and Duma were the last to get on their feet. Running along the back the order was Master Jack, Muskewai, Hamadryad, Doughboy, Wenonah, Master Wairiki and Duma last.. The order was practically the same across the top stretch, and Master Jack was still holding a slight advantage when they turned into the straight. The field then closed up, and a good race to the post saw Duma put in a good run from last place and win by a length from Wenonah, with Master Wairiki a length and a-quarter further away, third. Master Jack was fourth. Time, Im. 17s. FLYING HANDICAP, of 85sovs. Four furlongs. 4— Mr. A. Peters’ b g Waiata, syrs, by Tupuhi—Rhoda, 8.5 (McMillan) ... 1 5— Mr. K. Heaton’s b m Lady Frances, 7.9 (Conquest) • 2 I—Mr. A. ®. Kelly’s br m Lady French, 8.13 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 2, Turbine, 9.4; 3, Hohungatahi, 8.11; 8, Tarina, 8.3; 6, Hikuai, 7.12; 9, Pairawaatu, 7.8; 7, Freemantle, 7.8; 10, Flying Soult, 6.7; 11, Maykoff, 6.7. This race was spoiled owing ■ to a wretched start. Flying Soult was troublesome at the post, and when the tapes went up the field left anyhow. Turbine and Hikuai were left altogether, and took no part in the race, while Flying Soult was hopelessly left. Lady French got all the best of the start, and when they settled down to work she had a clear advantage. However, she was soon joined by Hohungatahi, and the pair ran across the top stretch just clear

of Lady (Frances and Waiata. Lady French was holding a slight advantage when they straightened up for the run home. At the distance Waiata and Lady Frances put in their claims, and a great race to the post saw Waiata win by half-a-length from Lady Frances, with Lady French a head away. Freemantle and Hohungatahi were next. Time. 49 3-ss. MAIDEN HANDICAP HURDLES, of 80 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 1— Mr. W. Montgomery’s ch g Hoanga, 4yrs, by Regal—Onga, 9.7 (Porter) 1 2- W. Cunningham’s hr g Sabre, 9.13 (Howard) 2 4—Mr.. G. Hyde’s ch g Celtic, 9.11 (Cowan) 3 Also started: 5, Kaitangata, 9.8; 3, Freevata, 9.6; 6, 'Mozart, 9.4. Sabre was quickest over the first fence, and the one at the half-mile post, which extinguished the chance of Mozart, who came to grief. In the run across the top and up the straight the first time Sabre still had charge, and when the stand was reached the order was Sabre, Celtic, Hoanga, Freevata and Kaitangata. The latter was pulled up, having broken down. The order remained unchanged till well into the back stretch, when Hoanga went up to Sabre, and the pair drew right away. They were still together entering the straight, but Hoanga was first over the last hurdle, and won comfortably by a length and a-half. Celtic was two lengths away third, and Freevata last. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One Xnile. 6—Mr. A. J. Edwards’ br g Manapori, 6yrs, by Soult—Fairytale, 7.13 (McMillan) - • • 1 2—Mr. W. Gall’s b h Coromandel, 7.0 (Oliver) • • " 4—Mr. W. Davies’ b m tMaheno, 7.8 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 2, Wauchope, 8.0; 3, Miss Winnie 8.0; 5, Sea Elf, 7.8; 1, Haldane, 7.4: 8, Epsom Lass, 6.13; 9, Zinnia, 6.13; 7, Jena, 6.13; 10, Admiral Soult, 6.9; 11, Cyrona, 6.7. The field was despatched to a capital start, the first to show out being Admiral Soult and Wauchope, but at the end of a furlong Miss Winnie was in second place. Admiral Soult was the first to turn into the back stretch, but Miss Winnie then ranged alongside, and the : pair raced along the "back just clear . of Manapouri, Coromandel and Wauchope. Manapouri raced up to Admiral Soult and Miss Winnie entering the top stretch, and a little further on McMillan -let the little fellow go, and that was the end of the race, aS he cleared right away from the field and cantered home, three lengths in front of the unlucky Coromandel, who beat Maheno half-a-length. Then followed Wauchope Sea Elf, Epsom Lass and Haldane in-a bunch, the last to pass the box being Miss Winnie and Cyrona. Time, Im. 42 4-ss. DOMINION HANDICAP, of 70sovs. Five furlongs. 1— Mr. A. Peters’ b g Waiata, 6yrs, by Tupuhi—Rhoda, 8.10 (including 61b penalty) (McMillan) 1 2— Mr. W. Davies’ b g Turbine, 9.0 (Buchanan) 2 3— Mr. A. J. Webber’s br m Mahinga, ' 8.3 (R. W. Brown) ; 3 Also started: 5, Lady Dot, 7.8; 4, All’s Well, 6.10. Durability jumped over the saddling paddock fence while being saddled up, and, injuring himself; was withdrawn from the race and investors’ money returned. Waiata got away with a “fly,” but across the top stretch Turbine put in a run and took command, with All’s Well and Lady Dot next, and Mahinga some distance behind the leaders. Turbine Was quickest into the straight, but McMitian brought Waiata along, and the son • dftfTupuhi soon put all doubt at rest and Won his second race during the afternoon by! two lengths from Turbine, who was half-a-length in front of Mahinga. All’s Well was fourth. Time, Im. 2 4-ss. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 90 sovs. About three miles. I—Mr. F. Seccombe’s ch g First Barrel, aged, by Musketry—Minna, 9.12 (Cowan) 1 3— Mr. J. Martyn’s b g Pierre, 10.7 (Deeble) 2 4— Mr. J. B. Harris’ br g Cavaliero, 10.2 (O’Brien) 3 Also started: 2, Te Aral, 11.7; 6, Loch Fyne, 11.3; 7-Whatashot. 9.7; 8, Gordon Regel, 9.7; 5, Flying Cloud, 9.7. The race was a chapter of accidents, only the placed horses completing the course. At the outset Whatashot clanned on the pace, and he soon had a commanding lead. At the back of the course Loch Fyne and Gordon Regal ran off, and when they reached the double Whatashot came to grief. Te Arai refused the first fence of the double, and these mishaps left only First Barrel, Pierre. Cavaliero and Flying ClCoud in the race, running in the order written. At the brush fence at the bottom of the straight Flying Cloud came to grief. First Barrel continued on in front a couple of lengths out from Pierre, with Cavaliero last, and the positions remained unchanged over the final circuit, and the trio getting over the obstacles safely, they finished in the order written, three lengths separating each. Time, 6m. 15s. MOUNT ROSKILL HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Six furlongs. 5— W. Hubbard’s b g Freemantle, aged. by Freedom—Freevata, 7.12 (R. E. Brown) ■' 1 I—Mr. G. Mooney’s ch g Sir Rupert, 8.10 (Greenwood) 2 3—Mr. A. Wilkie’s b f Kilsyth, 7.13 (Brady) 3 Also started: 7, Prince Leo, 9.0; 2, Haku, 7.13; 4. Walotahi. 7.12; 5, Frontino. 7.8; 12, Tul Kltua, 7.3; 6, Alarm, 7.0; 10, Maroon and Black, 7.0; 9. Toa Tere, 6.12; 11, Korblrangi. 6.10; 8, Siola, 6.10. From a grand start Freemantle was the first to show out, and he led along the back, followed by Sir Rupert, Haku and Tul Kltua In a bunch, and Toa Tere prominent of the others. Freemantle was still holding his own across the top stretch, where Tul Kltua was done with, and he was the first to turn the corner for home. Holding off all opposition Freemantle won a good race by half-a-

length from Sir Rupert, with Kilsyth, who finished well, a length further back third. Maroon and Black was fourth and Toa Tere last. Time, lm. 17s. WAITAKEREI HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 2— Mr. D. McLeod’s br f Kakama, 3yrs, by Soult—Winsome, 7.11 (Dec ley) .. 1 s—Mr. J. Twohill’s b g Impulsive, 7.3 (R. E. Brown) 2 3— Mr. A. J. Edwards’ b g Manapouri, 8.1, including 51b penalty (J. Buchanan) * Also started: 1, Waiata, 8.8 (including 51b penalty); 4, Cyrene. 7.11; 7, Illustrious, 7.5; 6, General Soult, 7.4; 8, Miss Advance, 6.10. From a splendid start the colours of Cyrene and Impulsive were quickest into prominence, and-the pair showed the way over the first furlong, closely attended by General Soult and Waiata, with Kakama well up on the outside. The order was pretty well the same running across the top stretch, where Kakama.began to move up a bit. Impulsive. Cyrene and Waiata turned into the straight almost on terms. At the distance Kakama came fast on the outside, and just up in time to win by a head from Impulsive, with Manapouri only half-a-length away third. Cyrene was fourth. Time, lm. 16s.