TURF RESULTS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1138, 1 February 1912, Page 12

TURF RESULTS.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. A RECORD GATHERING. SOULTORIA WIN’S THE CUP. The Takapuna Jockey Club was most fortunate in the weather for .their summer meeting this season, which was m marked contrast to the unsatisfactory climatic conditions last November, when the spring gathering was held. In addition to ideal weather large acceptances were received for all the events and consequently the attractions of a day at the ■North Shore course on a bright Saturday and a delightful Anniversary Day drew record attendances. The sport throughout the meeting was most interesting- Mr. C. O’Connor was very successful in the way he dispatched the fields and in almost every race the contests were keenly fought out, often resulting in close and exciting finishes, while above all the sport was clean. The judge (Mr. W. J. Ralph) had several rcmarka-bly close finishes to adjudicate on, but in every case his decision was accepted without demur. The totalisator was run very smoothly and the officials handled the record turnover with celerity. To the secretary (Mr. R. Wynyard) a special word of praise is due for the complete and excellent management of the most successful meeting the club has yet held. The results were as follows: — MAIDEN PLATE of lOOsovs. One mile. 2— E'. W. Alison’s Tiresome, by Seaton Delaval—Torment. 4yrs, 9.0 (C.. Brown) £ 3— Invader, 7.10 (Deeley) 2 3— Firelock, 5.3 (McKinnon) • - ■• • / Also started: 6 Manurere 9.0 (McFlynn), 1 Kaween 8.11 (Brady), 5 Pet 8.4 (Gray), 7 Pukewera 8.3 (Curran), 8 Minto 7.9 (Conquest), and 4 Avalon 7.9 (Stockley). From a good start Manurere and hirelock took the lead with Invader, Kaween and Tiresome close up. This order was maintained until the top stretch w;as reached when Tiresome put in her claim and when the straight was reached she led the way; eventually winning comfortably by a length and a-half. There was a length dividing second and third. Time, Imin 44 2-ssec. ZEALANDIA HANDICAP of lOOsovS. Four furlongs 1— S. Pitt’s Red Lupin, by Lupin—<Porangi, 9.0 (Gray) 1 7—-Hikuai, 8.6 (Whittaker) 2 2— Lucille. 8.3 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 4 Ashby 8.3 (Buchanan), 5 Maui Nina 7.13 (O’Shea). 3 Bogey 7.13 (Conquest), 8 Hyperion 7.6 (Curran), 6 Cademon 7.0 (C. Brown), 10 Dark Rose 6.13 (R. E. Brown), 9 Cordite 6.13 (Poulgrain). After a lengthy delay the field was got well away. Hyperion was the first to lead, but Hikuai soon took up the running, while Red Lupin and Caedmon were handy. At the head of the straight Red Lupin took the lead, and. going on, won easily by a length and a-half. Lucille was only beaten by a short head,for second place. Time, 51 l-ssec. HAURAKI MAIDEN’ HURDLES of 100 sovs. Over six flights of hurdles. One mile and a-half and 100yds. 4— D. Moraghan’s Master Theory, by Soult—Romola, 9.2 (Bennett) 1 3 — Matarere, 9.10 (McFlynn) 2

9.3 (V. Coleman) 3 Also started: 2 Captain Paul 9.10 (Thompson), 1 Westerly 9.3 (Julian), 7 Bon Cyr 9.2 (Ross), 6 Crispineer 9.2 (Traill), 10 Atahaere 9.2 (O’Connor), 9 Bright Shot 9.0 (W. Chaafe). 8 Field Marshal 9.0 (Hickton). Atahaere and Captain Paul made the running at the start, but when the first hurdle was reached Crispineer was in the lead and piloted the field past the stand, followed by Master Theory, Captain Paul and Westerley. At the second to last hurdle Master Theory took command; eventually winning comfortably by four lengths. Matarere, who came fast over the concluding stages, beat Lloyds by a length and a-half for second honours. Time, 2min 58 2-ssec.

TAKAPUNA CUP HANDICAP of 400 sovs. One mile three furlongs and ahalf.

I—J.1 —J. Roulston’s Soultoria, by Soult— Pretoria. 8.6 (B. Deeley) 1 9—R. H. Duder’s La Reina, by -Soult — Queen Ann, 6.8 (W. Percival) . 2 B—J.8 —J. D. Kemp’s Jolie Fille, by Soult — Merry Maid, 7.0 (J. Conquest) 3 Also started: 2 Electrakoff 9.1 (P. Brady), 4 Sea Elf 7.6 (Buchanan), 7 Ngapuka 7.4 (O’Shea). 10 Sir Artegal 7.4 (Curran), 5 St. Amans 7.6 (Whittaker), 11 Gloy 6.11 (J. Stockley), 3 Spectre 7.5 (C.

Brown), 13 Waiotahi 7.5 (R. E. Brown), 12 Aristocrat 6.7 (iPoulgrain), 6 Taketumu 7.2 (Ayres). , , From a good start Sir Artegal and Ngapuka were the first to show out in front. Passing the stand on the first round Sir Artegal -was still in the van, followed by Ngapuka, Gloy, Aristocrat and Taketumu, but when the half mile post was reached Aristocrat had got to the front, with Waiotahi, Sir Artegal and Jolie Fille next in order, while Soultoria was a long way back. Entering the straight Jolie Fille and La Reina ■put in their claims and Soultoria came fast from ithe rear. Passing the stand La Reina looked like winning, but Deeley, on Soultoria, brought his mount along at a great pace and half a dozen lengths from the Judge’s box shot ahead and won a great race by three-parts of a length. La Reina just managed to beat Jolie Fille for second honours by a neck. Gloy was close up fourth, and then followed St. Amans, Aristocrat, ■Electrakoff, and Spectre. Time, 2min 30 sec. ■ FERRY HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs and a-half. 16—J. Molloy’s Surplus, by Wairiki— Bonus, 7.11 (Ayres) 1 6—Royal Irish, 7.11 (A. Whittaker) .... 2 3—lnvader, 7.13 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 7 Bell Crispin 8.1 (P. Brady), 5 Sir Walter 7.12 (Ryan), 8 Royal Armour 7.12 (Buchanan), 10 Master Dix 7.11 (C. Brown), 11 Dark Rose 7.11 (R. E. Brown). 2 Solitude 7.11 (B. Oliver), 9 Countree 7.11 (Stockley), 4 Rutter 8.0 (Curran), 1 Cloudy Dawn 7.11 (Gray), 13 Ruffy 7.11 (McKinnon), 14 Delavalite 7.11 (Conquest), 15 Constellation 7.11 (Sceats), 17 Barb Wire 7.6 (Hall), 16 Sir Gladstone 7.11 (W. Percival). Cloudy Dawn was fractious at the post, but when the barrier lifted got the advantage of the start. He. however, was soon passed by Surplus, who went on in resolute style and was never seriously challenged until a few yards from the post, when Royal Irish made a desperate attempt to gain supremacy, but Surplus won by the best part of a length. Invader, who also finished fast, was a length and a-half behind Royal Irish. Time, Imin 9 2-ssec.

CALLIOPE HANDICAP of 125sovs. Five furlongs and a-half. 1— >H. D. de Latour’s Lannacost, by Spalpeen—Dalmatia, 7.4 (C. Brown) 1 2 — Prince Merriwee, 7.5 (J. O’Shea) .... 2 B—Monotone,8 —Monotone, 7.2 (L. Morris) 3 Also started: 5 Hazelton 7.6 (Curran), 4 Indulgence 7.3 (Conquest), 3 Semoline 7.2 (Ayres), 6 Potoa 7.2 (Whittaker), 7 Manette 7.0 (W. Percival), 9 Miru 7.0 (J. (■Stockley). Prince Merriwee and Lannacost were the first to show out in front, but going along the top the latter forged ahead, and led into the straight. Inside the distance Prince Merriwee challenged resolutely, but Lannacost proved the better finisher and won by a length. Monotone, who also finished fast, was only half a length away third. Time, Imin 10 4-ssec. OREWA HURDLE RACE of lOOsovs. Over seven flights of hurdles. One mile and three-quarters. 2 — H. R. McKenzie’s Black Northern. by Salvadan—Asthore. 10.1 Cowan) 1 3— Master Theory, 9.5 (Bennett) 2 4 — Delegate, 12.1 (Julian) 3 Also started: 1 Don Quex 11.4 (McFlynn), 6 Wellcast 9.9 (J. Pinker), 5 Master William 9.0 (Hickton). After a false start the field got well away and Mastei- William led the way over the first fence, followed by Wellcast and Black Northern. Going round the bottom bend on the last round Black Northern took command, closely followed by Master Theory, but going along the back the Salvadan gelding drew away ■to be challenged again at the top by Master Theory, but the latter did not jump too well and Black Northern going on in great style won comfortably by a couple of lengths. Delegate finished well, but when the post .was reached he was still a length and a-half behind Master Theory. Time, 3min 40sec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP of 200sovs. Five furlongs and a-half. 2—W. C. Ring’s Mighty Atom, by Free-dom-Jewel, 7.7 (H. Gray) 1 6—La Reina, 6.13 (W. Percival) 2 S—Sea Pink, 6.11 (Hall) 3 Also started: 1 Wee Olga 7.12 (Buchanan), 4 Miss Livonia 7.9 (J. 3

Captain Soult 7.9 (Deeley), 7 Flying Soult 7.7 (C. Brown). 10 Peggy Pryde 7.2 (L. Morris), 5 Necktie 7.0 (Conquest), 9 Lady Betty 7.4 (Curran). Miss Livonia was quickest to start and was followed by Mighty Atom and Necktie, but at the half-mile post Mighty Atom was ahead and running strongly. On entering the straight the little Freedom gelding was still in the lead, and although La Reina came with a lot of pace in the final stages Mighty Atom managed to secure the verdict by a short head. Sea Pink was close up third. Time, Imin lOsec. SECOND DAY. MOANA HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. 3—F. Denny’s Cloudy Dawn, by Seaton Delaval —Cloud, 7.5 (H. Gray) .. 1 1— Invader, 7.13 (Deeley) 2 9—Master Dix, 7.5 (Conquest) 3 Also started: 6 Kaween 8.6 (Whittaker), 8 Pukewera 7.13 (Curran), 5 Tipua 7.13 (McKinnon), 11 Belle Crispin 7.11 (Ayres), 12 Maria Regina 7.5 (Hall), 7 Avalon 7.5 (Stockley), 10 Countree 7.5 (Buchanan), 2 Rutter 7.5 (C. Brown), 4 St. Lewis 7.5. Cloudy Dawn was first away and led all the way. Master Dix made a stubborn attempt to keep the leader in countenance, but Cloudy Dawn easily stalled off his challenges in the final stages. Invader came along very fast, but although Cloudy Dawn was feeling the pace, he •managed to retain the lead long enough to get first honours by a neck. Master Dix was only half a length away third. Time, Imin 30 4-ssec. MAIDEN HURDLES of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half and 100 yards. 2— T. Barr’s Llovds, by Monaco—Zena, 9.4 (V. Coleman) 1 I—Matarere, 10.0 (Julian) 2 3— Captain Paul, 9.7 (Thompson) 3 Also started: 6 Bon Cyr 9.0 (Ross), 4 Crispineer 9.0 (Traill), and 5 Napenape 9.0 (McKinnon).

Captain Paul and Crispineer led over the first hurdle, but passing the stand

Lloyds was in the lead, which he retained to the finish and won comfortably by three lengths. Matarere was two lengths ahead of Captain Paul, and then came Bon Cyr and Crispineer. Time, 2min 57sec. SUBURBAN HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs and a-half. 4—A. Sadler’s Peggy Pryde, by St. Peter —Gaiety Girl, 7.6 (Deeley) 1 1 — Red Lupin, 8.6 (Gray) . 2 2 — Ma.hinga, 7.0 (O’iShea) 3 Also started: 3 Asihty 7.2 (C. Brown), 6 Necktie 6.9 (Conquest). 7 Lady Betty 6.9 (Curran), 8 Hyperion 6.8 (Morris). When the barrier lifted the field got well away except Ashby, whose rider (C. Brown) got caught in the tapes and was pulled off his mount. Brown was dazed for a few minutes, but was not hurt. Peggy Pryde was the first to show out in front, but soon had to surrender pride of place to Mighty Atom, who led until the straight was reached, when Red Lupin and Peggy Pryde closed up and soon overhauled the leader. A great race to the judge’s box resulted in a. win for Peggy Pryde by a head from Red Lupin, while Mahinga was a neck away third. Time, Imin 10 l-ssec. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP of 250sovs. One mile and aquarter. 7 —T. H. Barnaby’s Gloy, by Gluten— Did, 6.10 (Stockley) 1 2 — Electrakoff, 8.12 (P. Brady) 2 3— Jolie Fille, 7.1 (Conquest) 3 Also started: 1 Maheno 7.8 (Buchanan), 12 Blue Garment 7.3 (Ayres), 11 Miss Livonia 7.1 (Curran), 10 Ngapuka 7.1 (J. O’.Shea), 9 Sir Artegal 7.7 (Whittaker). 4 La Reina 7.0 (Percival), 5 Master Jack 7.5 (Deeley), 6 Spectre 6.9 (Gray). 8 Sea Pink 6.9 (Hall).

After a lengthy delay the field was got well away. Master Jack being left and took no part in the race. Passing the stand Miss Livonia was in the van. followed by Jolie Fille. Maheno and GJoy. All the way round Miss Livonia kept a good lead and appeared to be running freely, but turning for home Jolie Fille took the lead, while Electrakoff and Gloy began to forge ahead. Inside the distance Gloy made a brilliant dash to the front, although he chopped in too soon, and won by a length from Electrakoff,

who only beat Jolie Fille by a neck. Sea Pink was close up fourth. Time, 2min 10 l-ssec. A protest was entered against Gloy for alleged interference in ithe straight. After enquiry the stewards decided the bumping was unintentional, but fined Stockley, the rider of Gloy, £5. HOBSON HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Four furlongs. I—W.1 —W. L. Thompson’s Monoline, by Monoform —Delania, 8.1 (Deeley) .. 1 7—Geneva, 6.13 (Gray) 2 4—Prince Merriwee, 7.9 (Curran) 3 Also started: 2 Lannacost 8.4 (C. Brown), 14 His Eminence 6.12 (Hall), 10 Hazelton 6.11 (Poulgrain), 9 Potoa 7.8 (A. Whittaker), 5 Indulgence 7.1 (Conquest), 6 Semolina 7.3 (Ayres), 15 Laverne 7.0 (Morris). 13 Gipsy Mountain 6.9 (Stenning), 8 Allworthy 6.12 (O’Shea), 12 Manette 6.12 (Percival), 14 Miru 7.3 (Henderson), 11 Kaleato 6.12 (Stockley). Miru was very fractious at the post and when the barrier went up refused to leave. Allworthy was the first to take a lead and was followed by Monoline. On the turn for home Monoline took the lead and Geneva overtook Allworthy, but his challenge on the favourite was easily stalled off and Monoline won handsomely by nearly two lengths, rnnce Merriwee came fast at the end and was only beaten by a neck by Geneva. Time, 52sec. RANGITOTO HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs and a-half. 3— H. C. Tonk’s Bogey, by RamblerHippocampus mare, 7.11 (Conquest) 1 6 —Firelock, 7.12 (McKinnon) 2 4— Maui Nina, 7.12 (O’Shea)' 3 Also started: 2 Surplus 8.2 (Ayres), 1 Watch Chain 7.8 (.Sceats), 5 Tipperary (C. Brown), 7 Harenoa 7.1 (Percival), 8 Cordite 7.0 (Poulgrain).

Tipperary was left several lengths, while Bogey was first to show out in front. Racing along the back Bogey was. still in the lead, followed by 'Firelock, Cordite, Maui Nina and Surplus. In the run home Bogey had no difficulty in retaining the lead, and won by nearly two lengths, while a length divided second and third. Time, Imin 10 2-ssec.

WAIWERA HURDLE'S of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. 1— H. R. McKenzie’s Black Northern, by Salvadan—Asithore, 10.13 (Cowan) 1 2— Blue Mountain, 9.0 (Julian) 2 ■ 3—Wellcast. 9.6 (Pinker) 3 These were the only starters. Passing the stand for the first time ■Black Northern was in the lead, with Wellcast next. On the second round Blue Mountain had replaced Wellcast in second position. At the half mile post Blue Mountain headed Black Northern, and from this out a great struggle took place between the two. The last fence was jumped abreast and a ding dong finish resulted in Black Northern just winning by a head after a most exciting race. Wellcast was twenty lengths away third. Time, 3min 18 3-’ssec. ANNIVERSARY WELTER HANDICAP of 150sovs. One mile. 2—>R. B. Hine’s, St. Amans, by Soult — Lottie, 8.2 (Whittaker) 1 I — Tiresome. 7.12 (Gray) 2 ll— Waiotahi, 7.7 (O’Shea) 3 Also started: 5 Flying Soult 8.11 (Bowden), 3 Admiral .Soult 8.3 (Deeley), 6 Zinnia 8.2 (Ayres), 8 Fuss 7.12 (Curran), 4 Aristocrat 7.10 (Oliver), 10 Worcester 7.8 (Morris). 7 Ruatangata 7.7 (Conquest), 9 Caedmon 7.7 (Stockley). A splendid start. Zinnia was soon in the lead, followed by St. Amans, Waiotahi and Flying Soult. Racing along the back St. Amans established a lead and had a couple of lengths’ advantage when the straight was, entered. Tiresome then put in a determined run, but 'St. Amans, with a well-sustained run retained the lead and passed the post with an advantage of the best part of a length. Waiotahi was only a neck away third, while Aristocrat finished a good fourth. Time, Imin 44 2-ssec. KAWAKAWA RACING. The annual meeting of the Kawakawa Racing Chib was held on Monday (Anniversary Day). The weather conditions were ideal and the attendance the largest ever seen on the Kawakawa course. The following are the results:—

MAIDEN PLATE, seven furlongs.— Billy, 8.10, 1; Sabine, 8.7, 2; The Gift, 8.0, 3. Also started: Darkey 8.0. Won by two lengths. FLYING HANDICAP, five furlongs.— Soultstone, 8.2, 1; Maika, 8.0, 2; Viva, 8.7, 3. Also started: Nervine 8.12, Tutanekai 7.4, Won by half a length. Time, lmin 6sec.

KAWAKAWA CUP, one mile and aquarter.—Veitalia, 7.10, 1; Miss Ada, 9.0, 2; Maika, 7.4, 3. Also started: Sapper 8.0, Sabine 7.7. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 17sec. OPEN HANDICAP TROT, one mile and a-half.—Casket, 28sec, 1; Kirikiriroa, 12sec 2; Fiery Cross, 16sec, 3. Also started: .Smuggler lOsec, General Pet 17 sec, New Vita 25sec, Rufus 35sec, Haeremai- 35sec. Won easily. RAILWAY PLATE, seven furlongs.— Luperine, 9.0, 1; Madam Paul, 7.10, 2; Miss Ada, 9.4, 3. Also started: Sabine and Rangoia. Won by a length. Time, lmin 31 4-ssec. AUSTRALIAN RACING. SYDNEY RACING. The principal races at the Sydney Anniversary meeting resulted as follows:— ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP.—Electric Wire 1, King Bee 2, Kurnell 3. Thirteen horses started. In a great finish Electric Wire won by a short neck, a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 2min 35sec. NOVICE HANDICAP.—IoIa 1, Boy Blue 2 Sir Hiram 3. Seven horses started. Won by five lengths. Time, lmin 41sec.