NEW ZEALAND CUP MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XX, Issue 1126, 9 November 1911, Page 7

NEW ZEALAND CUP MEETING.

VICE-ADMIRAL’S GREAT WIN-

NYLAND WINS THE STEWARDS’.

Despite dull weather there was a large attendance at Riccarton for the opening day of the New Zealand Cup meeting. There was a heavy shower just before the Stewards’ Handicap. The racing was of a very interesting order, and in the hurdle race Espartero established a Dominion record by covering the two miles in 3min 43 2-ssec. Twenty-nine horses started in the Stewards’, which also is a record field. The results were as follows: — THE SPRING HURDLE HANDICAP of 250sovs. Two miles. 4— J. Douglas’ Espartero. by Torpedo—•Espaniola, 11.13 (Jer. O’Connell) .... 1 5— J. D. Ormond’s Idealism, 9.11 (C. iCress) •• • • • • •• • 3—J. G. Wilson’s Hawick, 10.10 (H.

Coker) W "G” Also started: 1 St. Aidan 11.6 (L. Hagerty), 10 Master Paul 10.10 (J. Jones), 6 Gaelic 10.9 (C. Price), 8 Gold Bird 10.8 (V. Coleman), 2 Passive 10.7 (T. Pritchard), 7 Te Whetu 9.13 (O’Connell), 9 Milo 9.0 (L. Coleman). Master Paul was the pacemaker for half the distance, when Hawick took the lead until the straight was reached when the top-weight put in his claim. At the last fence the favourite (St. Aidan) fell. From this out Espartero held his own and won easily by three lengths. Idealism was five lengths ahead ot Hawick. Time, 3min 43 2-ssec. THE SPRING PLATE of 300sovs. One mile. I—J. E. Palmer’s Labour Day, by Soult—San Fran mare, 3yrs, 7.2 (A. McMullan) .""AV."*; « 8 c Morse’s Birkline, 7.13 (A. Oliver) 2 5—J. Buckley’s St. Petersburg, 7.7 (E. Also started:' 2 Morecambe 8.2 (F. D. Jones), 3 Patriotic 8.2 (B. Deeley), 7 John Bunyan 8.2 (R. W. King). 10 Beacon 7.13 (A. Whittaker), 9 Big Blast 7.7 (Macdonald), 6 Midnight Sun 7.7 (Wilson), 4 Query 7.4 (C. Emerson), 11 Aphaea 6_.11 (51b allow. (Wormaid), 12 Oka 7.2 (51b allow.) (G. Clarke). Just outside the distance Labour Day got on terms with Birkline and the two drew clear of Aphaea and Midnight Sun. Labour Day, who was going very fast, went on and won by two lengths. St. Petersburg was a length and a-half behind Birkline. Time, Imin 41 l-ssec. RICCARTON WELTER HANDICAP of 300sovs. One mile. 5—J. O’Neill’s St. Felix, by St. Ambrose —Fanna, 9.0 (R. Young) •• 1 I—Sir Geo. Clifford’s Masterpiece, 9.8 (F. E. Jones) 2 B—L. Gibson’s Bracken, 9.0 (F. Porter) 3 -Also started: 3 Bonny Glen 9.6 (R. W. King), 2 Parable 9.4 (C. Jenkins), 6 Medallist 9.2 (Donovan), 4 Merry Frank 8.13 (R. Hatch), 9 Eaglestone 8.8 .(Price), 12 San Lass 8.2 (G. J. Pine) 7 Floater 8.2 (A. Oliver), 10 Tangeroa (F. D. Jones), 11 True Knight 8.0 (C. Emerson), 6 Flambeau 8.0 (B. Deeley). Won by nearly three lengths, while half that distance divided second and third. Time, Imin 41 4-ssec.

NEW ZEALAND CUP of 2000sovs; sec.ond horse to receive 300sovs, and third horse 200sovs from the stake. Two miles.

1— W. G. and G. L. Stead and G. D. Greenwood’s Vice-Admiral, by Multiform—'Rattler, 4yrs, 7.8 (B. Deeley) 1 2— J. D. Ormond’s Miscount, 3yrs, 7.6 (inc. 21b pen.) (L. Wilson) 2 s—-R. O’Donnell’s Los Angeles, aged,

9.3 (G. J. Pine) ..... A 3 Also stlanted.’. 3 Memvoma 8.2 (A. Oliver), 6 Prim, 8.0 (R. W. King), 11 Iranui 7.12 (W. Holmes), 9 Martine 7.11 (C. Emerson), 10 Domino 7.6 (A. Whittaker), 4 Goodwin Park 7.1 (inc. 71b pen.) (Weller), 7 Mulga Bill 7.0, 8 Kilosten 6.12 (R. Young), 14 Projectile 6.9 (McDonald), 15 Kauroa 6.8 (C. Monk), 13 Outlander 6.8 (R Berry), 12 Cronstadt 6.8 (E. Griffen). ~ ~ _ (Winner bred by the late G.G. Stead, and trained by R. J. Mason.) Projectile was early in the lead followed by Cronstadt and Martine. Running to the mile post the leaders were joined by Domino, while Miscount was last. At the six furlongs Vice-Admiral s colours became prominent and Los Angeles was also making a forward move. Coming into the straight Projectile was still in the van, but half way down iMartine went to the front with Mernvonia, Domino and Vice-Admiral putting in their claims. At the distance the last-named was ahead, when Miscount put in a .strong challenge, but was beaten at the post by half a length. Los Angeles was three-quarters of a length away third, with Domino another length off fourth. Time, 3min 28 2-ssec. THE WELCOME STAKES of lOOOsovs; second 200sovs. and third lOOsovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. I—. Sir Geo. Clifford’s Winning Way, Cannie Chiel—Lady Wayward, 8.0 (C. Emerson) •••••••■ 1 6—T. H. Lowry’s Beldame, 8.0 (C. Jenkins) • •• • • • ••••••• 2 I—Sir Geo. Clifford’s lAutumnus, 8.5 (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 3 Ermengarde 8.10/inc. 101 b pen.) (A. Oliver), 5 Bon Ton 8.0 (A. Whittaker). 5 Bon Soir 8.5 (W. Price), 4 'Canute 8.5 (Hatch), 7 Champagne 8.5 (Traill), 7 Jan 8.5 (R. W. Young), 8 Peppin 8.5 (R. W. King). 2 Lady Georgia

8.0 (Deeley), 9 Glade 8.0 (F. D. Jones), 10 May Dalrymple 8.0 (G. J. Pine), 11 Martian Maid 8.0 (McClusky). (Winner bred by owner and trained by E. Cutts.)

Autumnus was the first to break the line and at the distance was a length ahead of Beldame, and the two fought a ding-dong race to the post, when Winning- Way came with a brilliant run and snatched a victory by half a head, while only a head divided Beldame and Autumnus. Lady Georgia was fourth. Time, 49sec.

THE LADIES’ PURSE of 130sovs. One mile.

7—A. Boyle’s Kris, by Lord Rosslyn— Escopeto, 3yrs, 10.0 (Mr McNaught) 1 3 —Gangway, 10.12 (Mr. A. G. Mac-

donald) 2 9 —Sapience, 10.6 (Mr. Irvine) .......... 3 Also started: 6 Susa 11.2 (Mr. J. McGirr), 1 Red, White and Blue 11.1 (Mr. A. Beattie), 2 N'ightlight 10.13 (Mr. A. C. Selby), 4 Ahuapai 10.9 (Mr. H. Cameron), 8 Miss Fry 10.8 (Mr. R. Keith), 5 Kilkenny 10.0 (Mr. W. Wood). Won fairly easily by two lengths, while three lengths divided second and third. Time, Imin 47sec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP of ISOOsovs; second horse 200sovs, and third horse lOOsovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 3— “Mr. Highden’s” Nyland, by Finland—Parera, 6yrs, 7.13 (A. Oliver) 1 4— G. D. Greenwood’s Peirene, by Ach-

illes —Bluewater, 3yrs, 7.13 (B. Deeley) 2 2—G. Hunter’s Bliss, by Stepniak— Faraway, syrs, 7.11 (R. Young) .... 3 Also started: 6 Full Rate 9.7 (S. Reid), 1 Madam Madcap 9.5 (F. E. Jones), 14 Electrakoff 8.12 (Jas. Pine), 8 Undecided 8.12 (R. Hatch), 13 Gipsy Belle 8.9 (W. Young), 5 Royal Scotch 8.8 (C. Jenkins), 17 Dearest 8.6 (L. Traill), 21 Effort 8.5 (W. Holmes), 26 Hermia 8.2 (M. McDonald), 15 Stepmeter 8.1 (G. J. Pine), 19 St. Toney 7.13 (R. W. King), 10 Culprit 7.13 (A. Whittaker), 20 Turbine 7.12 (W. Price) 7 Dazzling 7.12 (L. Wilson), 22 Hohungatahi 7.11 (A. Meagher), 12 Sea King 7.8 (C.- Emerson), 23 Rurik 7.5 (E. Griffen), 24 Longstep 7.3 (McMullen), 16 Land Rose 7.2 (A. H. Wilson), 29 Colleen Mary 7.1 (Watson), 18 Crosbie 7.0 (J. Olsen), 27 Rangiatua 6.13 (Bell), 9 Lady Moutoa 6.7 (Weller), 25 Odessa 6.7 (McDonald). 28 Armstrong 6.7 (Stratford), 11 Formby 8.6 (F. D. Jones). There was a long delay at the start, due chiefly to the fractiousness of Turbine and Full Rate. Just before the start Dazzling fell and lost her rider. Eventually the field got away to a good start. When they had gone two furlongs Gipsy Belle was in front, followed by Bliss, Peirene and Nyland, who, in turn were well clear of the next division. When they reached the course proper Bliss, Peirene and Nyland were in charge, just in front of a big bunch. At the distance Nyland drew away, and though Peirene finished well, Nyland held his own, and won by a length and a-half. Bliss was a similar distance behind Peirene, with Formby, Rurik and Longstep next. Time, Imin 15 2-ssec.

THE APPRENTICES’ PLATE of 150 sovs. Weight 7.7. Five furlongs. I—“ Mr. Middle Park’s” All Guns, by Pallas—Greek Maid, 7.2 (51b allow.) (Derry) 1 4 —Aimwell (Weller) 2

Allurement (R. Geaney) 3 Also started: 3 Peroneal (O’Connor), 2 Emma (Marchant), Corrie (Anderson), Varna (Mclntosh), 6 Cerise and Blue (Elwood), 12 Early Morn (O’Brien), 9 Frivolliti (McGregor), 3 Somersault (H. MciKearney), 11 Yeodel (W. Bell), 13 Mazarin (W. Lowe). Early Morn showed the way into the course proper, but then dropped back, and-Frivolliti took charge. At the distance All Guns was in front, and stalling off a challenge by Aimwell, won by a length. Allurement was half a length away third, with Frivolliti next. Time, Imin 3 4-ssec.

DERBY DAY.

THE VICTORY OF MASTERPIECE. VICE-ADMIRAL WINS AGAIN. The weather was fine though somewhat cold for Derby Day, and the attendance large. The totalisator investments amounted to £32,959, as against £20,439. for the second day last year. Results :— MIDDLETON HURDLE HANDICAP of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 2— J. Buckley’s fit. Aidan, by Birkenhead—Montdread, 6yrs, 11.6 (L. Hegarty) 1 3— J. Douglas’ Espartero, 12.13 (Jerry O’Connell) ••• 2 5—A. R. Maltby’s Gaelic, 10.3 (W. Price) 3 Also started: 1 Hawick 11.0 4 Passive. 10.5, 8 Gold Bird 10.3, 7 Tyrannic 9.0, 10 Southern Cross 9.0, 6 Gold Pin 9.0, 9 Milo 910. St. Aidan took charge at the last hurdle, and, stalling off a strong run by Espartero, won by a head. Gaelic was two lengths away, with Tyrannic next. Time, 3min 16 3-ssec. W. Young, rider of Hawick, was fined £5 for crossing in the straight. CRITERION HANDICAP of 500sovs. Seven furlongs. 4— G. Hunter’s Bliss, by Stepniak—Faraway, 8.3 (R. Young) 1 3—‘‘Mr. Highden’s” Nyland, 9.3 (A. Olj; •■«••••• •■•••••••••••••• ••• ••••••• “ 7—j. w. Lowe’s Effort, 8.3 (W. Holmes) 3 Also started: 9 Full Rate 9.2, 6 Miss Mischief 8.13, 1 Electrakoff 8.12, 5 Undecided 8.11, 2 Formby 8.6, 8 The Cornet 7 7, 11 Rurik 7.0, 13 Colleen Mary 6.10, 16 Lady Moutoa 6.10, 12 Longstep 6.9. Bliss was the Quickest to begin, and, though Nyland put in a strong run in the straight,’ he could make no impression on Bliss, who won by two lengths. Effort was a length away, with Rurik next. Time, Imin 26 4-ssec. IRWELL HANDICAP of 250sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 2— ‘‘Mr.’ Highden’s Ermengarde. by ■Charlemagne II. —Watershoot. 8.10 (A. Oliver) x 7—-W G- and G. L. Stead’s Bon Ton, 7.12 (Whittaker) ? 3— j. D. Ormond’s Glade, 8.3 (F. D. Jones) 3

■Also stajbted: 1 G'lenfinnan J 7.12, 10 Peppin 7.12, 10 Art 7.0, 1 Scottish Star 7.7, 6 Pawky Lass 7.7, 6 Northern Light 7.7, 5 Gnome 7.7, 12 Star Dancer 7.7, 9 Peg 7.7, 4 Anna Carlovna 7.7, 4 Special Form 7.7, 11 Massilia 7.7. Ermengarde was first into the course proper, and easily holding her advantage won by a length and a-half from Bon Ton, who was a length in front of Glade, with Star Dancer next. Time, 48 4-ssec.

DERBY STAKES of 1350sovs. For three-year-olds. Colts 8.10, fillies 8.5. One mile and a-half. 2—Sir Geo. Clifford’s Masterpiece, by Clanrana’ld —Madowla, 8.10 :(F. E. Jones) 1 1— J. D. Ormond’s Miscount, by Birkenhead —Miss Never, 8.10 (F. D. Jones) 2 2— Sir Geo. Clifford’s Counterfeit, by Treadmill —Delusive, 8.5 (C. Emerson) '. 3 Also started: 4 Royal Scotch 8.10, 5 St. Petersburg 8.10, 3 Byron 8.10. In a good finish Masterpiece won by half a length, with Counterfeit a similar distance behind Miscount. Royal Scotch and St. Petersburg were next, and Byron last. Time, 2min 36 3-ssec. JUVENILE PLATE of 400sovs. Five furlongs. 3 — Sir Geo. Clifford’s Autumnus, by Treadmill —Gold Leaf, 2yrs, 7.7 (C. Emerson) 1 1— W. G. and G. L. Stead’s Culprit, 3yrs, 8.2 (Whittaker) 2 2— T. H. Lowry’s Beldame, 2yrs, 7.0 (E. Lowe) 3 Also started: 4 Rangiatua 8.12, 5 Ainsdale 8.4, 7 Athenic 6.8, 6 Taffeta 6.6. Autumnus was in front when the straight was reached, and won easily by two lengths arid a-half from Culprit, who was two lengths in front of Beldame, with Taffeta next. Time, Imin lsec. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP of 1000 sovs. One mile and a-half. 2— Stead. Bros, and Greenwood’s ViceAdmiral, by Multiform—Rattler, 4yrs, 8.1 (B. Deeley) 1 4— W. C. Ring’s Domino, 4yrs, 8.1 (A. Whittaker) 2 3— J. E. Palmer’s Labour Day, 3yrs, 7.10 (F. Meagher) 3 Also started: 8 Prim 8.6, 5 Merrivonia 8.6, 1 Mendip 8.5, 7 Goldfinder 8.2, 6 Coroniform 7.8, 10 Mulga Bill 7.3, 9 Goodwin Park 7.2, 12 Tannhauser 6.8, 11 Outlander 6.8. At the mile post Mendip had taken charge. He led into the straight, but at the distance was beaten, and a little further on Vice-Admiral got to the front and won by over a length from Domino,, who finished fast. Labour Day was a length and a-half away third, with Tannhauser and Prim next. Time, 2min 35 3-ssec. EPSOM HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP of 300sovs. Six furlongs. 3—J. D. Ormond’s Morecambe, by Birkenhead—Film, 4yrs, 9.6 (F. D. Jones) 1 A. Knight’s Fisticuff, syrs, 8.0 (H. Curran) 2: 2—W. Smart’s Merry Frank, syrs, 8.11 (R. Hatch) 3 Also started: 7 Gipsy Belle 10.2, 16Dearest 10.0, 11 Rose Noble 9.11, 5 St. Toney 9.8, 13 Turbine 9.7, 12 Hohungatahi 9.6, 8 Sea King 9.5. 4 Glenspring 9.5, 17 Genius 9.4, 21 Kohinoor 9.2, 15 Crosbie 8.13, 19 Kilts 8.13, 6 Bronze 8.13, 1 Projectile 8.12, 10 Avarice 8.10, 22 Gold Battery 8.5, 14 Odessa 8.2, 18 Eagleston, 8.1, 20 True Knight 8.0, 11 Armstrong 8.0, 21 Pukew’ai 8.0, 23 Ebonite 8.0, 24 Amalgam 8.0. Fisticuff entered the straight proper with a big lead, but Morecambe put in a strong run and got up in time to win by half a head, with Merry Frank a length back third. Time, Imin 14sec.

ASHLEY HANDICAP of 130sovs. Six furlongs.

1— Mr. J. Foreman’s Patriotic, by Patronus—Pauline, 4yrs, 9.9 (B. Deeley) 1 15—F. Nelligan’s Oratava, 3yrs, 6.11 (51b allow.) (W. Weller) _2 2— C. Morse’s Goldemar, syrs, 7.11 (A.

Whittaker) 3 Also started: 3 Outward 8.11, 6 Allurement 8.4, 4 Aphaea 8.3, 15 John Bunyan 7.13, 8 Turna 7.9, 9 Red, White and Blue 7.3 (51b allow.), 10 Kris 7.8, 11 Big Blast 7.7, 12 Frivolliti 7.7, 13 Nikon 6.9 (51b allow.), 7 Heather Brae 7.0, 'Foam Flake 6.9 (51b allow.), 16 Pert 7.0, 17 Kilkenny 6.9, 18 Corrie 6.7. 18 Miss Fry 6.7, 19 Pleasure Bent 6.7, 19 Topaz 6.7. Patriotic took charge at the distance and won easily by two lengths. Time, Imin 14 2-ssec.