OPENING OF THE RACING SEASON IN AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIX, Issue 1071, 15 September 1910, Page 5

OPENING OF THE RACING SEASON IN AUCKLAND.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB’S

SPRING MEETING.

FIRST DAY’S RACING ON

SATURDAY-

After a spell of three months racing will be resumed, on Saturday next, when the Avondale Jockey Club will inaugurate the spring meeting at the picturesque suburban course. Numerically speaking, ~ Auckland is stronger in horses than has been the case for years, and present indications point to the fields for the various events being exceptionally large. There are no less than 33 horses in the Maiden Plate, while the principal event —the Cup—has 18 candidates. The other events also have filled well, and, given fine weather, a record attendance for a spring gathering should be forthcoming. Added interest will be centred in the meeting owing to the fact that the two-year-olds will make their first appearance under silk in the Avondale Stakes Although there are not a large number of youngsters in training, they all appear to have a fair amount of pace, and the contest for juvenile supremacy promises to be a good one. A special train service will be run to and from the course, and, with Mr. H. H. Hayr, the club’s energetic and painstaking secretary, at the head of affairs, all. those, who make the journey should be rewarded with a most enjoyable day’s outing- The acceptances appear below:—

MAIDEN HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Fraulein 8.12, Caruso 8.10,-’■Solus 8.7, Kaiwaka 8.6, Pukenui 8.6, Muster er 8.4, Waiotahi 8.3, Miss Grizzle 8.3, Wee Olga 8.3, Kilsyth 8.2, Monoplane 8.1, Master Wairiki 8.1, Blackbird 8.1, Lieutenant Soult 8.1, Royal News 8.1, Master Theory 8.0, Columbia 7.13, Caedmon 7.13, His Highness 7.13, Kapanga 7.12, Bonnie Fishwife 7.12, Puhi 7.12, Sabine 7.12, Master Jack 7.12, Blue Value 7.12, Tipua 7.12, Monocle 7.12, Miss Ada 7.12, Domino 7.12, Royal Day 7.12, Blue Mountain 7.12, Lady Betty 7.12, Watchchain 7.12. Racing will commence with the Maiden Plate, and with 33 horses engaged, backers will be faced with a pretty difficult problem- In a field like this the start will probably play an important part In the decision. The top weight is Fraulein, but she can ■ rr ' hardly beat those lower dowiK;

the list. Master Wairiki hails from Papakura, and rumour has it that this is a fast customer. Of the Ellerslie lot, Solus, Master Jack and Royal News look like making a good race.

HENDERSON HANDICAP, four furlongs.—Naumai 10.0, Emolem 9.0, Turbine 8.12, Lady French 8.12, Taka 7.10, Captain Soult 7.9, Princess Soult 7.9, Echo 7.7, Pairawaatu 7.6, Erin 7.4, Muskewai 7.4, St. Tarra 7.3, Fideles 7.0, Lady Doon 7.0, Clemose 7.0.

Here is another race in which the start will play a strong part. Emblem has a fair weight, but the distance is only four furlongs. Lady French and Turbine also can run out a good half-mile.

AVONDALE STAKES, four furlongs. Mr. C. De Pass’ b f Oboe, by Obligado— Cytherea Mr. W. Campton’s !b c Master Gladstone, by Gladstone—Leona Mr. M. J. Cavanagh’s br f Kawene, by Spalpeen—Waimungu Mr. G. M. Currie’s br f Condamine, by Soult—Catherine Gordon Mr. Frank Denny’s ch g Cloudy Dawn, by Seaton Delaval—Cloud Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s b c Heirarchy,. by Heirarch—Tournament Mr. W. Lang’s br f Tranquil, by Hierarch •—Peace Mr. R. Millet’s blk f Pathea, by Soult— Thea Mr. D. McKinnon’s ch c Seawai, by Seaton Delaval—Hesper Mr. D. McKinnon's ch g, by Seaton Delaval—Ohinewai Mr. D. McLeod’s br f.Miss Winsome, by Soult—Winsome Mr. C. J. Parker’s br g Mistake, byHierarch—Lute Mr. C. F. Rowley’s b c Master Baber, . by Seaton Delaval—Alicia In .this event, the Auckland two-year-olds will make their first appearance in public, and, judging by their doings on the track, the race will be a close one. Tranquil shows a fair amount of pace, and appears to stay well- Cloudy Dawn is a beautiful colt, and he is certain to command strong support. Oboe ran a fast three furlongs one morning with a good weight up, while Condamine can also muster up pace- Miss Winsome appears to be an excitable little lady, but she has pace. Hierarchy is amiss, and will not be a runner, while Master Baber, in the same stable, does not strike one as a likely winnerLittle is known of Pathea, Seawai, or Mistake. Taken all round the field promises to be a good one, and, with Miss Winsome, Tranquil and Oboe amongst the runners, there is material for a grand race.

HURDLE RACE, two miles.—iSwagsman 10.12, Paritutu 10.10, Tul Cakobau 10.3, Wellcast 9.12, Omati 9.7, Ranana 9.7, Rangihaeta 9.0, Don Quex 9.0.

With only a small field engaged in the Hurdles, there should not be much difficulty in selecting a favourite. Paritutu, who ran second to Paisano in the C.J.C. Grand National, will be amongst the starters, and, with 10.10, cannot complain. Paritutu, it may be remarked, has only won two hurdle races, and both have been at Avondale. Tui Cakobau and Omati are doing well on the tracks-

AVONDALE CUP, one mile and aquarter.—California 9.12, North-East 8.11 (inc. 51b pen.), Salute 8.9, Wauchope 8.1, Uranium 8.0, Sir Artegal 7.11, Waimangu 7.10, Manapouri 7.9, Golden Eagle 7.8, Lochbuie 7.4, Coromandel 7.0, Uhlando 6.13, Admiral Soult 6.12, Duma 6.10, Flying Soult 6.9, Miohaeloff 6.9, Pukenui 6.9, Possum 6.9. The Avondale Cup, which has 18 good horses engaged, comes nextCalifornia, stated to 'be a champion of champions, will be a starter, and some of those who have witnessed the chestnut racing go so far as to say that a person would be able to run across the course behind California at the finish of the Cup without danger of being run down by the other horsesThis may be, but with 9.12 and some

very fast horses against him, he will want to be all his supporters claim for him. He is a big fellow, and may be hampered by the turns. NorthEast has 8.11 (including a 51b penalty), and the son of Euroclydon should run well. Uranium is a fast mare, and, being such a good beginner, she is certain to be out in front, and California and Co. will have to catch her —she will not have to catch them. If Waimangu could be relied upon to produce his track form, California would probably find he had been set a task beyond him, but Waimangu seems to be an uncertain customer. There is not the slightest doubt about his pace. There is plenty material for a surprise-amongst the ,

light-weights, and it is said that Flying Soult is an improved animal- The meeting of Waimangu, Uranium and California will be awaited with interest-

HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, about three miles.—King Hippo 10.9, First Barrel 10.7, Le Beau 10.6, Cavaliero 9.11, King 9.9, Luscombe 9.8, Kapakapa 9.7, Antarctic 9.7.

In this event First Barrel will probably go out a strong favourite, as he is very well just now, and is a perfect jumper. Antarctic is the making of a good ’chaser, but he has a peculiar action.

ISLINGTON HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Rarata 8.10, Admiral Soult 8.10, Ballyheigh 8.9, Sublime 8.9, Ruaparaha 8.8. Lady Dot 8.8, General Soult 8.8, Zinnia 8.5, Seldom 8.5, First Wairiki 8.4, Taka 8.4, Epsom Lass 8.4, Master Theory 8.0, Mistime 8.0.

A good field of fourteen claims engagements, and the event looks very open. Rauparaha, judging by his track ..work, is an improved animal, and he may be favourite. Epsom Lass is leniently treated considering she has shaped well in good company.

FLYING HANDICAP, six furiongs.— Salute 9.8, Wauchope 8.12, Kakama 8.3, Miss Winnie 8.3, Wild West 8.2, King Soult 7.11, Blue Garment 7.9, Illustrious 7.2, Frontino 6.13, Flying Soult 6.11. No less than three of those engaged hail from R. Hannon’s stable, and the select of the trio should be favourite. Wauchope and Kakama should run a good three-quarters of a mile with the weights allotted them. SECOND DAYThe meeting will be continued on Wednesday, when the chief event is the Avondale Guineas, in which the following horses are engaged: — AVONDALE GUINEAS, of 200sovs. One mile. Mr. F. W. Arnold’s b f Antoinette, by Soult —Miss Annie Mr. Henry Barr’s ch f Blue Vale, by Seaton Delaval—Orange and Blue Mr. John Buckley’s br f Dearest, by Soult—Lady Hester Mr. V. Bolger’s ch c Doughboy, by Gluten —Gold Web Mr. John Buckley’s br f, by Soult—Hotch-

erina Hon. J. Carroll’s b f, by Obligado—Te Huinga Mr. J. Cavanagh’s ch f Wenonah, by Spalpeen—Waimungu Mr. W. Cook’s br f Zuleima, by St. Crespin—Zuleika Mr. G. Dunnet’s b c Obsidian, by Obligado—Peace Messrs. Foss Bros.’ br c Master Jack, by Soult —Gladys May Mr. A. Hanson’s b -f Princess Soult, by Soult —Princess Alice Mr. R. J. Matthew’s ch c Mortite, by

Wairiki—Daffodil Mr. H. R. McKenzie’s b f Monoplane, by Monoform—Lycia Mr. M. McLean’s ch c Poictiers, by Obligado—Crecy Mr. M. McLean’s ch c Ashby, by Obligad o—Tournament Mr. D. McLeod’s br f Puhi, by Soult—

Winsome Mr. F. J. Macmanemin’s br c Apelion, by

Monoform —Latona Mr. D. Moraghan’s br c Master Theory, by Soult—Romola Mr. C. Nicholson’s b c, by Eton—Cyren-

tenne Mr. C. Nicholson’s b f, by Eton —Cyreuse Mr. G. Robinson’s br 1 Hamadryad, by

Eton —The Dell Mr. Frank Ross’ br c King Soult, by Soult —Lady Musket Mr. T. J. Stewart’s br f Wee Olga, by

Merriwee —St. Olga Mr. J. H. Walters’ br c, by Gluten—Did

Mr. W. Walters’ br c Lieutenant Soult, by Soult—Corusa

Present indications point to about nine contesting the classic race, and F- Macmanemin’s stable, with Wenonah, Ashby, Poictiers and Apelion, should play a prominent part- However, perhaps Poictiers and Apelion will represent the stable, and in these two the others will have something to beat. Master Jack looks like turning out well, and King Soult proved that he is in form by winning the Bardowie Handicap at the Waikato Hunt Club’s meeting on Saturday. Antoinette did not stay well as a two-year-old, and she has not been responsible for anything out of the ordinary on the track. THIRD DAY. The meeting will be drawn to a close on Saturday, 24th, when the chief events will be • the Grandstand Handicap and Second Steeplechase Handicap; [Freevata, who was handicapped at 9.0, being ineligible to compete in the Maiden Handicap, each horse’s weight will be increased 21b.]