TURF RESULTS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XX, Issue 1125, 2 November 1911, Page 7

TURF RESULTS.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S

SPRING MEETING.

CITY HANDICAP WON BY COROMANDEL.

MISS LIVONIA WINS A DOUBLE.

The day broke overcast for the opening day of the Auckland Racing Club s spring meeting, and as a consequence the, attendance was not up to expectations. The rain, however, held off, and some fine racing was witnessed. The course was in splendid order, and the enclosures looked particularly pleasing, especiallv the flower beds in front of the grandstand. In the Maiden Hurdle Race Westique fell at the last fence, and Futcher, his rider, got a slight shaking; but fortunately was able to go out again in the Onehunga Steeplechase and win it on Pleiades. The most serious accident of the day was in the Great Northern Guineas, when Malwa fell and broke its leg, and had to be subsequently destroyed. F. D. Jones, who Was riding this promising Seaton Delaval—Avalanche colt, received a slight shaking. During the afternoon the stewards met to consider the running of Miss Vv insonle in the Great Northern Guineas. The following is a minute delivered on eheir deliberations:—“The stewards considered the display of Miss Winsome as inconsistent with her ordinary form, and deemed it necessary to make some enquiry of the rider (Deeley); as a result of which, and of othei’ information, they were satisfied that the mare’s failure was induced by sexual troubles, and expressed themselves entirely satisfied that 'all was in order.” Miss Livonia’s win in the “Shorts” returned her backers the best dividend of the day—over h'alf a century. This was followed by a second win by the Leolantis mare in the Flying Handicap, when she again returned a substantial dividend.

The totalisator returns for the day amounted to £15,329 10s, as against £12,643 for the first day last year (which was a Saturday). Results are as follows:— MAIDEN HURDLE RACE of 125sovs. One mile and a-half. 6—L. Harris’ Presently, by Birkenhead —Taihoa, 9.0 (Scott) 1 I—Regain,l—Regain, 11.0 (Pinker) 2 13—Bon Cyr, 9.6 (Ross) 3 Also started: 5 Merry Lawn 10.6, 3 Master William 9.12, 4 Denbies 9.9, 7 Highden, 2 Captain Paul, 9 Lloyds, 11 Sabine, 8 .Napenape, 12 'Luxton, 15 Rambling Rose, and 14 Westique. Luxton, Master William and Sabine were in the lead at the first jump, tout on the second obstacle being reached Sabine was the leader. Highden fell at the seven furlong post. Going along the back Sabine was still in command, with Regain and Luxton next, but Captain Paul and Presently now became prominent. When the last fence was cleared Presently was in the van, and, making a good finish, passed the judge’s box with four lengths’ advantage from Regain, with Bon Cyr a similar distance away third. Westique fell at the last hurdle. Time, 2min 51sec. WELCOME STAKES of 350sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1 — W. Montgomery’s Dido, by Soult— Lady .Regal, 8.0 (Whittaker) 1 3 —F. W. Arnold’s Tact, by Obligado— Tito, 8.0 (Deeley) 2 2 — PI. D. de Latour’s Monorail, by Monoform—Daffodil, 8.5 (F. D. Jones) .. 3 Also started: 4 Allworthy 8.5 (O’Shea), 6 Devastation 8.5 (Conquest). 5 Prince Merriwee 8.5 (Satman), 6 Prince King 8.5, (J. Chaffe), 9 Centenary 8.2 (Sceates), 7 Monotone 8.2 (Ryan) and 8 Monowai 8.0 (McSweney). From a good start Dido was the first to establish a lead, with Monorail and Tact close at hand. It was in this order they entered the straight, when Tact put in a strong claim, but although she passed Monorail she failed to reach Dido, who won fairly easily by a length and a-half. Monorail was about two lengths. away third, followed by Prince Merriwee and Devastation. Time, Imin Ssec. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS of 750 sovs. One mile. 3— W. Walter’s General Latour, by Soult —Merry Nif, 8.10 (Brady) 1 I—D.1 —D. McLeod’s Miss Winsome, by Soult—Winsome, 5.5 (Deeley) 2 4— F. E. Easton’s Sir Moutoa, by Sir Laddo—Cecile, 8.10 (Speakman) ... 3 Also started: 2 Malwa 8.10 (F. D. Jones). The four got away on even terms, but Sir Moutoa soon took the lead, with General Latour close at hand. Half a mile from home all four were bunched, and as the race looked most interesting Malwa fell. Turning for home General Latour was in the lead. At the distance Miss Winsome overhauled him and looked like a certain winner. However, Brady, on General Latour, appealed to his mount and the Soult colt responded like a veteran and outraced Miss Winsome in the last fifty yards and got a verdict by half a length. From the way the race was run it certainly looked as though Deeley sacrified the race for a stylish finish. Coming down the straight Miss Winsome appeared to have General Latour’s measure and actually headed him in front of the stand, but the latter, when asked to put forward a final effort did so, and when Deeley

asked Miss Winsome to make a spurt is was too late. Time, Imm 40 2-osec. ONEHUNGA STEEPLECHASE. of 200 sovs. About three miles. I—p. Johnson’s Pleiades, by ©aystar— Myra, 10.9 (Futcher) i 3—Seldom, 10.3 )McFlynn) " 6 “ ! ASo h started? tU 2 C SOI 11.9’ ’(Tutchen), 7 Red McGregor 11.3 (Windsor), kapa 10-0 (McKinnon), 8 r-Rniii 10 Whatashot 9.11 (Cowan?. •> ffiideen 9.8 (Ross), and 4 Rebel 9.7 (PinkeWhatashot was the first to take the lead and passing the stand the fist time had as his nearest attendants phu Seldom Kapakapa and Tanaha Goin" along the back Seldom overhauled the leader, while Pleiades ran into third Tuition Passing the stand next round Taiaha had come forward and assumed command At the Kapakapa cstrnek and came down. Along the »acK Pleiades ran into the lead and when the hill was again reached Seldom was his nearest attendant. When the last obstacle was reached Pleiades had three lengths’ advantage over Seldom, w put in a resolute challenge coming down the straight, but it was successfully stalled off. and the. fa Y° 1 u p l n l^ h^° n Ta C ia™n fortably by a couple of lengths, laid i was three lengths further back third. Red McGregor finished a very pool last. .Time, 6min 11 2-ssec. SHORTS HANDICAP of 200sovs. Five furlongs 13-G. Bettley's Miss Livonia,, by; Leolantis—Princess Agnes. 6.9 (O Shea) 1 7_True Shot, 7.9 (Brady) „ 9_Goldsize, (.1 (Stockley) • • ■••• 7|\'' ai g V ) \icri citflrted* 6 K.3.kciiiict (Use icy/, 3 Jack Delaval 8.10 .(Stenning), 10 Maheno 8 9 (Ryan), 1 Lucille 8.0 (Buchanan). s e Lady Dot 7.5 (Conquest), 2 Blue Galmeht- 7.2 (Brown), and 12 Pe oo y -fiy 6 ‘ S From l r° l ood start True Shot was the tuF firet to show in the lead, which was when the straight was flown the straight Miss Svohia came forward and outpaced the KT’ SoMsiS a X%aT lX a handy most of <the way, finished third, only half « length further back. Blue Garment nut to a good run from the distance Hnt failed, to get on terms with, the ere Jack Delaval and Lucille were +HP lost two to get away. The former madeT brilliant fhowing in thestraight, where he put in a slashing run for a fur 1 on" showing that the son of S® a ton Delaval is. liable to record another win shortly. Time, imin 2 2-ssec.

PITY HANDICAP of 500sovs. One mile and a-quarter.

A Jackson’s Coromandel, by Menschikoff—Golden Rose, 6.9 (Morns) .... 1 B T. Hawkin’s Master Wairiki, by Wairiki—Little Mabel, 8.2 (F. D. J. McNicol’s Maxwell, by Soult—Castorline, 7.5 (Buchanan) ‘ Also started: Waimangu 9.5 (Sceates), Santa Rosa 8.4 (Conquest), Antoinette 8.9 (Whittaker), Soultoria 8.3 (Deeley), Ngapuka 7.7 (Byady), -Sea Elf 7.7 (Ryan), Captain Soult 7.5 (O’Shea), Sir Artegal (B. Oliver), Flying Soult 6 do (Stockley), -First Wairiki 6 9 (E. Wilson), Jolie Fllie 6.9 (Satman), and Duma 6.7 (R. E. Brown). From an excellent start Jolie Fille was the first to show out in front, followed by Master Wairiki and Captain Soult. Going along the back Jolie Fille still leading, but turning the corner Master Wairiki took command and led into the straight. A great race was witnessed as the horses passed the stand. Master Wairiki still had the lead, but Coromandel came with a good spurt and -overhauled the leader in time to win by half a length. Maxwell, who also put in a good run inside the distance, was only a length and a-half away as the post was passed. The favourite, Soultoria, finished fourth, with Flying Soult and Duma next in order. Time, 2min 8 4-ssec. [HOBSON HANDICAP of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 2—R. B. Hines’ St. Amans, by Soult— Lottie. 8.13 (Brady) 1 B—-Royal Arms, 7.4 .(Sceates) 3 19—Recipe, 7.1 (McCarten) 3 Also started: 17 Gloy 9.6 (J. Chaffe), 2 Poictiers 8.9 (Buchanan), 10 Master Jack 8.8 (Stenning), 3 Wee Olga 8.8 (Ryan), 1 Sphinx 8.5 (Whittaker), 15 Fuss 8.5 (McFlvnn) 20 Caruso 7.13 (Brady), 14 Haka 7.12 (R* Brown), 7 Bogey 7.11 (Conquest), 16 Hemisphere 7.10 (B. Oliver), 6 Goodwin Sands 7.9 (Brown), 22 Harenqa 7.8 (Batkin). 18 Firelock 7.4 (Poulgrain), 5 Monathol 7.4 (Deeley), 5 Taketumu 7.4 (Stockley), 8 La Reina 7.1 (Percival), 12 Rutter 7.0 (Henderson), 19 Manurewa 7.0 (O’Shea). U Bon Jour 7.0 (Kelly) 20 St. Lewis 7.0 (Morris), 23 Countree 7.0, (Satman) and 9 Maninina 7.0 (E. Wilson). Starter O’Connor got his big field of twenty-five away splendidly. Sphinx was the first to lead the field, closely followed by Bogey. The latter, however, soon overhauled Sphinx and led into the straight with a big advantage. Within the distance Bogey was petered out and surrendered his position to Taketumu and Recipe, and finally to St. Amans, who came with a great run at the finish and won a good race by half a length. Recipe was a couple of lengths behind Royal Arms at the finish. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP of 200sovs. Seven furlongs. 6—G. Bettley’s Miss Livonia, by Leolantis—Princess Agnes, 6.12 (O’Shea) 1 4—Tattoo, 8.7 (Ryan) •• * 2—Admiral Soult, 7.0 (Conquest).... 3 Also started: 6 King Soult 9.0 (Brady), 5 Dawn 7.10 (Whittaker), 3 Crown Pearl * The field were got away in a bunch and Tattoo was jhe first to show out in front, followed by Dawn. When the straight was, reached the field were fairIV well bunched and a splendid race ensued/ Miss Livonia put in her claim -when the distance was reached and just managed to stay out the distance. She Won her second bracket for the day by a 6hdrt head from Tattoo, who began to tire wheh the pinch came. Admiral Sdulfc put ifi a good race at the end. but ’tfSH onlV get within a length of Tattoo When the face finished. Crown Pearl was fourth. Time, Imin 28 4-ssec.