AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIX, Issue 1083, 8 December 1910, Page 6

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

SMALL ACCEPTANCES. The acceptances received for the Auckland Cup on Friday evening were, numerically, distinctly disappointing, as a glance at the lish shows that only 13 horses have been paid up for the £2OOO race. However, what is missing in numbers is to some extent compensated for in quality, as with the exception of Birkdale all the fancied candidates remain in the event. Diabolo now heads the list, and the black son of Stepniak is such a thorough stayer that the chances are that he will ultimately start favourite. He is trained by Jos. Prosser, at Porirua, who it may be remarked has captured the two last Auckland Cups with All Red. Can Prosser do the hat trick? The New Zealand Cup winner, Bridge, is next and opinion is divided as to whether he will again beat Diabolo, this time with only 21b in his favour. Sedition whose connections, it is said, are dissatisfied with the weight allotted their horse, still remains in the event and has plenty of admirers. Kopu 7.10 is the ruling favourite and on form he certainly appears to be well treated. His performance in the Fendalton Handicap at Riccarton was a splendid one, and as he can be looked upon as a certain starter, his price is not likely to lengthen. Waimangu does not appeal’ to be a reliable customer, but if on his best behaviour on Boxing Day the black horse will be very hard to dispose of. Sir Prize has been off the scene for some time and he would want to be quite at his best to have a chance. Paisano is a good stayer, while he has also pace. John has been running well in races over a distance, and the two miles in :he Cup should suit him down to the ground. The much-discussed Advocate holds his place and we shall have to wait till Boxing Day to find out whether he is overrated or not- On his running second to All Red last year he is undoubtedly the pick of the handicap, and if all goes well with him from now on he will be a popular fancy. The others engaged and Prophet, Manapouri, Dunborve and Goldfinder, and on recent performances they can have very little chance in the event.

As in the Cup, the acceptances for the Railway are also disappointing, the field, on Friday, being reduced to 16. Salute is at the head of the handicap, and with 9.1 the brilliant daughter of Soult will make a bold bid for the prize. Turbine, in view of his recent performances, is regarded somewhat in the light of a certainty, but there are some very fast horses engaged in the Railway and Mr. Davies’ horse will meet stronger opposition that he has yet encountered. Salute meets Turbine cn 13ib better terms than when she suffered defeat at his hands in the Parnell Handicap, and I fully expect her to be with him at the judge’s box at the

finish of the Railway. Theodore and Gipsy Belle can each register fast time for six furlongs, while Miss Winnie, Perle d’Or, Tenterhook and St. Toney can also muster up plenty of pace. The acceptances are given below: — THE AUCKLAND CUP of 2000sovs; second horse to receive 400 so vs and third horse 200sovs out of the stake. The -winner-of- any flat race or flat races .after the .declaration of weights of the value of lOOsovs to carry 31b, 200sovs 51b, 300sovs 71b, and BOOsovs 101 b penalty. Two miles.

THE RAILWAY HANDICAP of 650 s 0 vs; second horse to receive lOOsovs and third horse 50sovs out of stake. Winner of any flat race or races after declaration of weights of the value of lOOsovs to carry 31b, 200sovs 51b, SOOsovs 71b, and 500sovs 101 b penalty. Six furionas.

THE GRAFTON HURDLE RACE of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 35sovs and third horse 15sovs out of stake. Winner of any hurdle race after declaration of weights to carry 71b penalty. Over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles. K - 1 r-t 4- IT—-

THIRTY-SEVENTH GREAT NORTHERN DERBY. One mile and a-half. Mr. D. Buick’s br f Fawhne, by Papakura—Fawn Mr. F. W. Arnold’s b f Antoinette, by Soult—-Miss Annie Mr. W. S. Davidson’s br c Goldflnder, by San Fran—Dazzle Mr. J. Lane’s br <c, by St. Ambrose—Ekaterini Passeropoulo Mr. J. Lane’s br c, by Kiloheran — Strathspey Mr. John Buckley’s br f Dearest, by Soult—Lady Hester Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br c Birkdale, by i Birkenhead—Thame Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Formby, by Birkenhead—Gladisla Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s b c Danube, by Marti an—N e v a Mr. W. C. Ring’s b c Domino, by Freedom—Modesty Mr. Frank E. Ross’ br c King Soult, by Soult—Lady Musket Mr. D.' Moralghan’s br c Master Theory, by Soult—Romola GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES. Six furiongs.

Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s b f Peirene, by Achilles —Bluewater Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s Orton, by Obligado—Kitiroa Mr. W. S. Davidson’s b c Sylverlyte, by Birkenhead —Dazzle Mr. A. Hanson’s b c Malwa, by Seaton Delaval —Avalanche Mr. T. H. Lowry’s br c Sea Pink by Seaton Deleval —Rose Madder Mr. Donald McLeod’s br f Miss Winsome, by Soult —Winsome Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Miscount, by Birkenhead—Miss Never Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead’s br f Culprit, by Charlemagne ll.—Culroy Mr. E. J. Watt’s br c Midnight Sun, by . Multiform—La Notte

SIXTEENTH ROYAL STAKES. Six furlongs.

Mr. W. E'. pidwill’s b c Provocation, 4yrs,

by Birkenhead—Stepfeldt Mr. F. W. Arnold’s b f Antoinette, 3yrs, by Soult—Miss Annie Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch c Sharpshooter, 4yrs, by Clanranald —Weathereye Sir Geo.. Clifford’s ch f Tenterhook, 3yrs,

by Clanranald—To-morrow Sir Geo. Clifford’s br f Countermine, _3yrs, by Quarryman—'Safeguard Mr. R. H. Duder’s br f La Reina, 4yrs, by Soult —Queen Ann Mr. J. Lane’s br c Ambrose, 3yrs, by St. Ambrose —Ekaterini Passeropoulo Mr. Highden’s b h Polymorphous, 4yrs,

by Multiform—Rumour Mr. John Buckley’s br f Dearest, 3yrs, by Soult—Lady Hester Mr. Donald McLeod’s br m Kakama, 4yrs, by Soult —Winsome Mr. Donald McLeod’s br f Miss Winsome,

2vrs, by Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Formby, Syrs,

by Birkenhead—Gladisla Mr. T. J. B. Stewart’s br f Wee Olga, Syrs, by Merriwee —-St. Olga Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s b c Danube, 3yrs,

by Martian—Neva Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s b g Orton, 2yrs, by Obligado—Kitiroa Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s b f Peirene, 2yrs, by Aohilles—Bluewater Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead s b c Sunburnt, 3yrs, by Multiform— Drought -Messrs. W. O. and G. L. Stead s br i Culprit, 2yrs, by Charlemagne ll.—Cuiroy Mr. F. E. Ross’ br c King Soult, 3yrs, bv Soult—Lady Musket Mr. c. J. Parker’s b c Treize, 2yrs, by Heirarch—Lute Mr. C. J. Parker’s b f Our Queen, 2yrs, by Birkenhead—lndian Queen Mr. w. S. Davidson’s b c Sylverlyte, 2yis, by Birkenhead —Dazzle Mr. C. Dawson’s ch c Glad Tidings, 2yrs, by Gladstone—St. Mary Mr. T H. Lowry’s br c Sea Pink, 2yrs, bv Seaton—Delaval—Rose Madder Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Bootle, 2yrs. bv . Birkenhead—Links Mr. E. J. Watt’s br c Midnight Sun, 2yrs, by Multiform —La Notte

st. lb. Bt. lb. Piabolo .. ... 8 13 John -7 0 Bridge ... 8 11 Advocate . .... 7 0 Sedition .... ... '8 3 Manapouri ... 6 9 Kopu ... 7 10 Prophet .. .... 6 9 Waimangu ..7 9 Punborve ....6 7 Sir Prize . Paisano .. ... 7 3 ... 7 1 Goldflnder ... < T

st. lb. nt. lb. Salute . 9 1 Wauchope .. . 7 10 Theodore .... . 8 0 Perle d’Or .. . 7 0 Gipsy Belle . . 8 3 Tamainupo .. 7 Turbine (inc St. Toney ... . 7 2 . 51b pen.) ... ., 8 3 Tenterhook . . 7 2 Birkdale (inc. Countermine . 7 1 71b pen.) ... . 8 0 Tanekaha .. .. 7 1 Miss Winnie 7 11 Hohungatahi 6 10 Kakama .... . 7 10 Urukehu .... .. 6 7

st. lb. st. lb. T'auira 11 7 Tui Cakofoau 9 7 Continuance . 11 2 Reservoir ... . 9 4 L’dy Patricia 10 4 Delegate .... . 9 3 Bl’k Northern 10 0 Royal Day . . 9 0 Swagsman ... Hoanga (inc. 71b. pen.) ... 9 10 Spectre . 9 0 Omati . 9 0 9 11