Racing Reviewed.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, 10 November 1910, Page 5

Racing Reviewed.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

FIRST DAY’S RACING-

KING SOULT WINS THE GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS. MISS WINSOME THE WELCOME STAKES. URANIUM THE CITY HANDICAP. The opening day’s racing of the spring carnival provided by the Auckland Racing Club was held on Saturday in ideal weather. The attendance was well up to the average, and the racing proving interesting, though by nd means excting, an enjoyable outing was spent by all present. The grounds were looking at their best, for which credit must be given to the staff constantly employed on the course. With Mr. J. F. Hartland in charge it goes without saying that the programme was carried out with a swing from beginning to end, and much of the saccess achieved is due to his efforts. He was ably supported by the various other officials of the Club. Mr. R. B. Lusk occupied the judge’s box, Mr. C. O’Connor had charge of the barrier, while Mr. J. K- Douglas, of A. Kohn and Co., ticked off the times. Twenty-three bookmakers called the odds at £2O 10s, returning £471 10s in fees, compared with £512 10s on the corresponding day of last year. A large volume of business was transacted on the totalisator, me sum of £12,643 being handled, representing an increase of £2239 10s over the return of 1909.

After the running- of the Maiden Hurdles, Mr. G. Curts, look-out steward, reported Continuance, and after hearing the explanation of the horse’s connections, decided to take no action. The stewards were called together again after the City Handicap to inquire into the falling of Parable. It was shown that there was some bumping, and a caution was administered to C. Brown, rider of Parable. THE RACING. On his track work Regain was looked upon as a good tning in the opening event, the Tradesmen’s Handicap, and he was backed accordingly. First Wairiki was also fancied a good deal and he carried a lot of coin. The race is easily described, us First Wairiki was quickly in front and there he remained till the end, winning very easily by three lengths from Flying Soult. with Lloyds two ana a-half lengths burther back, third. The latter was expected to win by his connections, and they had hard luck in not securing second place, w-ntch would have returned a big profit on their investment. Duma and Master Theory both ran good races and finished well up together fourth. King Soult was served up at oddson in the Guineas, and he justified the confidence placed in him by winningin easy fashion. He was running third behind Antoinette and Solus till the straight was entered, when Brady moved on him and that was the end. r e only won by a length, but the distance could easily have been more. Antoinette is improving and ran a really creditable race, disposing of the opposition just as easily as King- Sru't had disposed of her. Solus was a fail’ third, and should do well when the company is not too strong. Kapanga was sent out second favourite, but he ran like a ’bus Irarse. and finished last. Cheddar, Mr. Watt’s representative, was never prominent, and could not foot it over the last half mile. In a field of 13, backers sent Coninu°nce out an odds-«n favourite, but he let his supporters down very bad- - Iy, and was always a long way behind the leaders. St. Maria was in front for a couple of furlongs, out Black Northern took charge running along the back, and remaining there till the end, lie won, pulling tin. by three lengths. Continuance was a

length and a-half away third, with the remainder, a very tired lot, well strung out. Penfold, Miss Explosion and Nelins fell. The winner is a solid sort of horse and has now won three hurdle races on end.

Salute, Lady Frances and Master Jack were withdrawn from the Shorts Handicap. Miss Winnie was quickly out in front, while Emblem was badly left. Turbine joined Miss Winnie at the three furlongs’ post, and the pair rounded into the straight together. At the distance Miss Winnie had Turbine well settled, and looked all over a winner, but St. Bill shot out and catching the mare he just beat her a neck. Dogger Bank was a length and a-half away third, and Blue Garment fourth. Emblem beat a couple of the runners.

Waiari and Iney were the only withdrawals from the City Handicap, for which North-East was accorded most support, with the unlucky Waimangu next in demand. The horses were a long time lining up, but when eventually they were despatched Uranium and Admiral Soult were the first to show out, while Waimangu was the last to leave. North-East was running third passing the stand and at the mile post Admiral Soult began to lose his position. Parable fell at the seven furlongs’ post, but his rider escaped injury. Uranium was always going well in front, and she could have won at any part of the journey. Half a mile from home sne was well out from Lochbuie, while Waimangu was about fifth, but a long way from the leaders. His chance at the head of the straight still looived a remote one, but he put in a great run down the straight and just beat Lochbuie a neck for second money, three lengths behind Uranium. North-East Was fourth.

Nothing was voted to have a chance with Maxwell, the full brother to Soultline, in the Hobson Handicap, and he was backed down to a ridiculous price, considering that there were 19 starters. He got away badly and in the middle of a bunch and had no chance from the word go. Kanewarra and Peggy Pryde were well out in front of the field, and when Peggy Pryde dropped out matters looked good for the top weight to win. However, Spectre shot out at the distance, and gradually overhauling the leader just got up in time to make a dead heat of it. Flying Soult was well placed throughout and finished third. Michaeloff and Maxwell finished at a great bat. and ran fourth and fifth respectively. Salute carried most money in the Flying Handicap, but Golden Loop ran her close. At the end of a couple of furlongs Golden Loop was in front, but Salute was always within strking distance and once heads were straightened up for the run home she was soon in front and cantered home a length and a-half in front of Sir Artegal, who finished well and secured second monev. Santa Rosa ran a fair race, finishing half a length away third, and Golden Loop fourth. The results are as follows: — PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 125sovs. One mile. 2—Mr. S. Bradley’s b h First Wairiki, 4yrs, by Wairiki—Leo Delaval, 8.3 (Brown) 1 9—Mr. W. Campton’s br g Flying- Soult, syrs, 8.0 (Bowden) 2 6—Mr. T. Barr’s ch g Lloyds, 6yrs, 7.7 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 7 Epsom. Lass 8.3, 1 Regain 8.3, 4 Freevata. 8.3, 8 Duma 7.10, 14 Waiotahi 7.6, 16 Maroon and Black 7.5, 12 Scotch 7.4. 5 Hamadryad 7.2, 13 Monoplane 6.13, 10 Tipua 6.13. 3 Master Theory 6.13, 11 Sinn Feiim 6.13, 15 Columbia 6.13. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 42 4-osec. THE GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS of 650sovs, second horse to receive 100 sovs, and third horse 50sovs: For three-year-olds. One mile. 1— Mr. F. E. Ross' br c King Soult, by Soult—Lady Musket, 8.10 (R. Brady) . 1 5 — Mr. F. W. Arnold’s b f Antoinette, by Soult —Miss Annie, 8.5 (A. Julian) 2 6— Mr. J. Shepherd’s ch g Solus, by Sal3—l Mr. W. ,S. Davidson’s br c Go'dfinder, by San Fran —Dazzle, 8.10 (Price) .. 6 B—Mrs. W. Davies’ ch c Royal News, by Wairiki—Bad News, 8.10 (Whittaker) 0 2— Mrs. E. A. L’ndsay's br c Kapanga, by Soult —Golden Rose, 8.10 (Deeley) 0 7— Mr. F. J. Mcmanemin’s br c Apellon, by MonofoTm —Latona, 8.10 (M. Ryan) 0

4— Mr. E. J. Watt’s br c Cheddar, by Merriwee—Brown Alice, 8.7 (C. Brown) 0 9—Mr. G. Cremer’s br f Monolope, by . Monoform—Antelope, 8.5 (Buchanan) 0 Won by a length. Time, lmin 41 2-ssec. > THE WELCOMEI STAKES, of 300sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1— Mr. Donald McLeod’s br f Miss Winsome, by Soult—Winsome, 8.0 (B. Deeley) 1 2— Mr. E. J. Watt’s b c Ireland, by Kilcheran —Savanna, 8.5 (C. Brown) .. 2 3— Mr. W. Lang’s b f Tranquil, by Heirarch—Peace, 8.0 (Buchanan) .. 8 Also started: 8 Hemisphere 8.5, 7 Master Baber 8.5, 4 Cloudy Dawn 8.2, 6 Harrigan 8.2, 5 Condamine 8.0, 9 Panthea 8.0. Won by a length. Time, lmin 3 l-ssec. THE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE, of 125 sovs. One mile and a-half. 2— Mr. J. Williamson’s blk g Black Northern, 6yrs, i y SfVvadan —A.sthore, 10.2 (Cowan) 1 3— Mr. J. Roulston’s br g Delegate, aged,. 9.3 (Deerey) 2 I—Mr. J. F. Pettie’s br g Continuance, syrs, 11.9 (T. Jones) • Also started: 8 Hoanga 10.13, 10 Sabre 10.2, 4 King Hippo 9.10, 5 Don Quex 9.9, 6 Paul 9.4, 11 St. Maria 9.0, 12 Nelius 9.0, 7 Seldom 9.0, 13 Miss Explosion 9.0, 9 Penfold 9.0. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 51 3THE SHORTS HANDICAP, of 175sovs. Five furlongs. 1— Mr. A. Hall’s b g St. Bill, aged, by St. Clements—Billingsgate mare, 8.9 (W. Price) 1 2— Mr. R. Hannon’s ch m Miss Winnie, aged, 8.13 (P. Prady) 2 7—Mr. T. Wyllie’s b g Doggger Bank, aged, 8.3 (M. Ryan) 3 Also started: 5 Turbine 9.4, 6 Emblem 8.9, 4 Kakama 8.4, 3 Blue Garment 7.12, 8 Jena 7.5, 9 Captain Soult 6.13, 12 Muskewai 6.10, 10 Frontino 6.9, 11 Mary Ann 6.7. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec. THE CITY HANDICAP, of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 7— Mr. N. Bank’s ch m Uranium, aged, by Leolantis—Brownie, 7.9 (Whittaker) 1 2—Mr. Lennard’s blk h Waimangu, syrs, by Soult —Roxana, 7.10 (Conquest) 2 5— Mr. W. G. Irwin’s br g Lochbuie, aged, by Cyrenian—Sappho, 7.8 (Buchanan) 8 Also started. 1 North-East 9.3, 9 Paisano 8.10, 3 Advocate 8.1, 4 Sea Elf 7.10, 5 Parable 7.6, 8 Admiral Soult 7.4, 10 Waitapu 6.13, 6 Coromandel 6.10. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 9 4THE HOBSON HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 2— Mr. N. Bank’s b g Kanewara, 6yrs, by Sylvia Park—Phyllis, 8.8 (P. Brady) * 8— Mr. G. Cremer’s br g Spectre, 4yrs, by Soult —Apparition, 7.2 (C. Brown) * 6— Mr. W. Compton’s br g Flying Soult. syrs, 8.4 (Bowden) 3 Also started: 13 Freevata 8.6, 10 Michaeloff 8.5, 7 Peggy Pryde 7.11, 1 Maxwell 7.9, 3 Taka 7.7, 5 Lucille 7.5, 1-2 Master Wairiki 7.1, 16 Kuratau 7.0, 4 Prophes ed 7.0, 17 Rangiora 7.0, 19 Bonnie Fishwife 7.0, 9 Vivace 7.0, 15 Urulkehu 7.0, 11 Bogey 7.0, 14 Caedmon 7.0, 18 Arawa 7.0, 8 Maykoff 7.0. ♦Dead heat. Time, lmin 16 2-ssec. THE FLYING HANDICAP of 175sovs. Seven furlongs. I—Mr. F. E. Ross’ br m Salute, by Soult—Lady Musket, 9.3 (P. Brady) 1 6 —Mr. T. William’s ch g Sir Artegal, syrs, 7.13 (Whittaker) 2 4—Mr. G. Robinson’s blk h Santa Rosa, syrs, 8.4 (Julian) 3 Also started: 5 Iney 7.13, 3 Tama’nupo 7.13, 7 Tattoo 7.12, 8 Dazzling 7.11, 9 Zinnia 7.10, 10 Haldane 7.6, 2 Golden Loop 6.13. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 28 3-ssec. SECOND DAY. Pleavy rain fell throughout yesterday morning, and when noon came and rain was was still falling, matters looked anything but bright for those who journeyed to Ellerslie to enjoy their racing in comfort. However, just after the first race, the rain cleared off and King Sol put in an appearance with the result that the afternoon was spent in fine weather, although a stiff breeze was blowing across the course. The course was heavy and the times slow, but the events themselves were interesting. The results are as under: — SPRING HANDICAP of 175 sovs. One mile. 3— F W. Arnold’s b f Antoinette, 3yrs, by Soult—Miss Annie, 7.10 (C. Brown) 1 9— D. MeLsod’s Tamainupo, 6yrs, 7.7 (Deeley) I -2 4— L. Furr’s Iney, syrs, 7.5 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 5 Waiari 8.5, 2 Santa Rosa 8.4, 1 Lochbuie 8:1, 7 Tattoo 7.8, 6 Admiral Soult 7.5, 8 Coromandel 6.12, 10 Bully 6.11. -Tattoo and Antoinette were the quickest to find their legs, and the pair ran in front locked’together, followed by Waiari and Lochbuie. The order was the same till they comenced to race across the top stretch, were Antoinette drew away from Tattoo, while Santa Rosa loomed up on the outside. At the distance. Anto'nette had the field well beaten and finishing up her task strongly, she won easy by four lengths from Tamainupo. who finished well. Iney was two lengths further back third, just in front of a bunched lot. The race was run in a heavy downpour, and it was difficult to distinguish the colours. Time, lmin 44sec.

MANUKAU HURDLES of 175 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. I—J. F. Pett’e’s br g Continuance, syrs, by Sabretache —Chibouk, 10.11 (Julian) 1 6—<W. Montgomery’s Hoanga, syrs, 9.8 (Porter) 2 4—R. W. Duder’s Tui Cakofiau, aged, 9.13 (Jones) 3 Also started: 3 Swagsman 10.5, 2 Black Northern 10.2, 5 Royal Day 9.1. Black Northern led at the start, but the third fence brought him to grief, and Continuance was left .in charge, and the son of Sabretache, jumping in good style, led

throughout, winning by three lengths from Hoanga, with Tui Cakobau five lengths away third. Time, 3min. 23sec.

NORMANBY HANDICAP of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. 4— Ei. A. Lindsay’s b c Kapanga, 3yrs, by Soult—Golden Rose, 8.10 (Deeley) 1 5— G. Cremer’s Spectre, 4yrs, 7.13 (C. Brown) 2 3—D. Moraghan’s Master Theory, 3yrs, 6.12 (Morris) 3 Also started. 1 Solus 8.12, 7 Wenonah 8.10, 2 Flying Soult 8.4, 6 Royal News 7.7, 8 Tipua 6.12, 10 Caedmon 6.12, 11 Bonnie Fishwife 6.12, 9 Columbia 6.12. Solus and Kapana were the quickest away, whilst Master Theory was one of the last to move. The two leaders ran together along the back, and they were still out in front when they passed the halfmile post, where Royal News and Spectre were racing together next, just clear of Flying Soult. Solus and Kapanga were still together at the head of the straight, but Kapanga always had the race in safe keeping, and he won easily by two and ahalf lengths from Spectre, with Master Theory a neck away third. Solus was fourth. Time, lmin. Sisec. KING EDWARD MEMORIAL HANDICAP of 500 sovs. One mile and a-half. 2— Mrs Lennard’s blk h Waimangu, syrs, by Soult —Roxana, 7.13 (Conquest) .... 1 5--T. H. Barnaby’s Sedition, syrs, 8.13 (Whittaker) 2 3— G. B. Oman’s Paisano, aged, 8.3 (Cameron) 3 Also started: 7 Uranium 8.8, 1 Advocate 7.11, 4 Parable 7.3, 6 Uhlando 6.12, 8 Waitanu 6.10, 9 Dunborve 6.7.

From a good start, Uranium was the first to show out. and she led past the stand, followed by Waimangu, Dunborve, Parable, with Advocate at the rear. The order remained practically unchanged till the half-mile post was reached,, except that Dunborve had retired. Four furlongs from home Uranium was still showing the way to Waimangu, with Sedition and Paisa.no close up. At the d’stance, Waimangu had Uranium well settled, but he had to stall off a strong challenge from Sedition, who ran him to a length. Paisano was two and a-half lengths away third, and Advocate fourth. Time, 2min. 40 4-5 sec. MUSKET STAKES of 200 sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 1— D. McLeod’s br f Miss Winsome, by Soult—Winsome, 9.2 (Deeley) 1 7 —D. McKinnon’s Hemisphere, 7.10 (Ryan) 2 2 — F. Denny’s Clloudy Dawn, 7.10 (Whittaker) 3 Also started: 6 Harrigan 7.8, 5 Oboe 7.7, 5 Kaween 7.5, 4 Merci 7.5, 3 Condamine 7.2. Miss Winsome was quickest away, but she was steadied, and Cloudy Dawn took up the running, followed by Condamine, with the favourite th'rcl. This was the order when they turned into the straight. At the distance, Deeley let Miss Winsome go, and completely burying the opposition for pace, she ran in an easy winner by two lengths from Hemisphere, who finished well, and beat Cloudy Dawn by half-a-length for second money. Time, 52.2-ssec. ONEHUNGA STEEPLECHASE of 200 sovs. About three miles. 2—T. M. Bowling’s ch g Antarctic, 6yrs, by Salvadan—Coryphee, 11.7 (Scott) .. 1 5—W. S. Davidson’s Reservoir, aged, 10.6 (Thompson) 2 I—J.1 —J. Twohill’s Capitol, aged, 11.8 (Julian) 3 Also started: 8 King Hippo 10.9, 6 Whatashot 10.4, 4 First Barrel 10.2, 3 Le Beau 9.13, 7 Creusot 9.12. Antarctic led over the first circuit. First Barrel falling at the sod wall at the two furlongs' post, while Whatashot came down at the stone wall after negotiating the double. Antarctic was eased running along the back, and Le Beau took charge, and he was about 10 lengths in front at the top of the hill. The second fence brought him to grief, and Antarctic was left in charge. The big horse was first over the stone wall into the straight, and ihe won very easily by four lengths from Reservoir, who defeated Capitol by 100 yards for second money. The others were a long way back. Time, 6min. 18sec.

MAIDEN PLATE of 125 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. I — W. J. Brown’s br g Regain, syrs, by Regal—Nikau, 8.1 (Price) 1 ll— B. T. Hawkin’s Master Wairiki, 3yrs, 6.10 (Stockley) 2 12—A. Alley’s Waiotahi, 6yrs, 7.2 (Pell) 3 Also started: 5 Freevata 7.13, 3 Michaeloff 7.10, 7 Escamillo 7.12, 4 Duma 7.6, 2 Maxwell 7.3, 13 Scotch 7.0, 8 Maroon and Black 7.0, 7 Hamadryad 6.12, 6 Monolope 6.10, 9 Monoplane 6.10, 14 Master William 6.10, 10 Sinn Fein 6.10. Regain was the quickest away, and he led past the stand, followed by Master Wairiki, but along the back stretch the latter showed in front, and the pair cleared rigtht out from the field. Regain closed on Master Wairiki when they raced across the top, but once in a line for home, Regain quickly settled his opponent and cantered in a winner by a length. Waiotahi was about 0 yards away third, just in front of a bunched field, of which Monolope and Duma were prominent. Time, 2min. 13sec.

EPSOM HANDICAP of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. 4—D. McLeod’s br m Kakama, 4yrs, by Soult—Winsome, 7.13 (Deeley) 1 2—T. A. William’s Sir Artegal, syrs, 8.1 (Brown) 2 7—F. J. Macmanemin’s Apellon, 3yrs, 7.10 (Ryan) 3 Also started: 1 Salute 9.12, 8 Turbine 8.6, 3 Emblem 8.4, 5 Blue Garments 7.8, 6 Jena 6.13, Turbine was the quickest away, Emblem and Salute getting chopped out. Turbine showed the way through the cutting, and across the top, followed by Blue Garment, with Kakama, Jena, and Sir Artegal next. Turbine was done with after entering the straight, and Kakama shot to the front, and easily stalling off Sir Artegal, won nicely by two lengths, with Apellon half-a-length away third. Salute was fourth. Time, lmin. 18sec. During the afternoon the sum of £10,556 was handed at the machines, a decrease of £4,214 compared with the second day last year. This makes £23,199 for the two days.

Solus ran a fair race in the Guineas and should always be hard to beat when the company is not too strong.