THE RACING WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 39, 15 February 1905, Page 3

THE RACING WORLD.

(BY VfKALEBONE.) ___ RACING FIXTURES. „«• 15 and 16—Egmont R.C. Summer jgSry Jβ *°d 11-*°™* *»y T - C " **- February 18. 22, and 25-Otahuhu Trotting and 25 - DuneOin J.C Racing Club Annual. H 2 and S-Wnnganni J.C. Autumn SShland 4-Westport J.C. Autumn f£l T-Akaroa County R.C. Annual U_WaiQi J.C. Annual JrflS iV-Vorthera Walre* R.C. Autnmn gS Kd IS-Ohinemuri Jockey Club inriff and s—Avondale J.C Autumn jferdi 30"and April 1-Wellington H.C April™, 25-Auckland K.C. Autumn AHSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. ~_—m « it Ponsonbv.— The amount dednctthe Takapuna Jockey Club for iJumr the double machine Is 10 per St On the first day there was £619 lnSSed on the secoud day £SO4, and on *J~ thij-ci £1177, but from these amounts there has to be dedacted the investments nil scr"tched horses, which were £17 on tie first day, £M lon the second, and £121 on the concluding day. Only one absolute favourite. Bonomiana, yia successful at Papakura last Saturday. A lflr"-e number of rising two-year-olds ire being ridden about at EllerslleTte Papaknra Racing Club's annual jneeting last Saturday was a record for the Gab. Woodmount shows signs of returning to the form he showed at the latter end of last season. Marshall Ney was schooled over ithe hurdles at Ellersile yesterday morning, jamping well. F. Stenning soon tired of Wheturere and she was shipped back to her owner at Gisborne last Saturday. llaroon and Gold, who struck himself badly while schooling about a month ago, Is till lame, oa a result of that accident. The champion pony, Annoyed, is to be offered for sale on Friday at the yards of Messrs A. Buckland and Sons. Mark Byan. the local horseman, left for the South yesterday to fulfil riding engagements at the Bgmout meeting. The first race at the Otahuiru Trotting Clnb's Summer Meeting, which commences on Saturday, is timed to start at 1.30 p.m. States woo at the Papnknra meeting last Saturday are to be paid ovex to-night at the Papaknra Hotel at eight o'clock. Tie Hon. Jamee Carroll Is on a business visit to Poverty Bay, and intends being present at the forthcoming meeting. Tonderghie, by Daniel from Fleta, very (flssimKar in conformation to his sire. Is a B3efnl sort of gelding, and should improve with age. Overweights, ranging from three to 12 pounds, were carried ln every event at Papalrara last Saturday. Lightweight horsemen are still at a premium. Cnirasno has at last succeeded in winning a race, he accounting for the Maiden Plate at the Papaknra Annual Meeting last Saturday. An increase of £1126 was passed through the totalisatoia a: the Gisborne R.C. summer meetiuK on th>- amount handled last year, and £2214 over the previous one. Vil Rosa was disposed of cheaply a short time ago. and it is ui;derstocd that he will oo stud duty iv the North of Auckland dis-u-ict. The Pnllaek. who was sent over to Sydney to F. Nolan some time ago, has failed to stand a preparation, and it is probable he will be shipped back to New Zealand at an early date. Nominations for all events at the Waiufeu Racing Club's xVnuual Meeting close to-night at 9 p.m. Nominations can be Eade either with the secretary, Waiuku, or Mr Massey, High-st., Auckland. Dr. Scott, who Is an enthusiastic lover of sport, has a useful gelding at Gisborne in ilakntn, who should puy his way at mirdle taciug when put to that business. M*fcntn Is by Bnlldog from the Witch. Melwood's half brother Heywood, by Saracen, can handle himself very well. Judging from his latest display at Gi*wrne, and it is morr than lik'My that he M 7 be aent further afield to race. Hγ C. o'Conaor'a starting at the GisDome Racing Club's summer meeting was »ot marred by a single dismissal that couJd w called a bad one. His work was unifotmly good. foe, junior, was very successful at the wsborne R.C. meeting, where he won four "«s. riding the two days; in two of them Setting his mounts home by the narrowest margins. Water and Milk, recently purchased by 5* A. F. Douglas, was shipped from m P , 0Q Sn «lay. ULs owner having detwai on giving him a short spell In the Paddock. During the week Mr C. O'Connor, the Popular Auckland starter, received information from Chrlstchurch that hia daughter, Misa Orma Miriam, had taken a junior Bational scholarship. After the Gisborne Racing Club's meet~S t-asino was takeu bad v/ith inflammation of the iungs, and was under veterinary but is now getting all right W?" U - Isaa «. who was weU-known in circles in Auckland about 30 years H. wn ° is now a leading Melbourne g»Kmaker, ia at present on a visit to Auckfr^. aw ? ru has had seveD months' respite Work i f S - !Uld has latt?l - r been P nt into earrrtn v , l , s not unlikely she will be seen > «ft rodddeaf? f ° re ions - She haS filled 8t^ T t a w ad7lces rt> cerved from Melbourne for the v is now first favourite is UkpiJ S r rmarket Handicap at 7 to 1. and that event Stait at a very short prlt " e for bom^fou? 1111011 of a food judge of racing Tlalt tn i , , rne - who ls at present on a » Dah" ml i aud> Ab ineton and Bullion are minentl y ta th€ a Bhort Strowan—Booby, went amiss recoveredl r ack ' and haa uot sufficiently B «y Turf r? sart5 art at the recent Poverty ha «ng hard 1 m f«"ng- Mr Harding is S nard luck with some of his horses. Wh at O rM\ ls dail - r exercised on the 8t Wan-in • rne - and lf ue does not race oa - The e ß na ' maj " be seeu a '"tie later a V tfrr does Worses that become good again as e °° d, and Mahnton S a Is as la s n nwrr^ reilited hls owner with notivlc tory in i an tne actual stake by his day. He to, , Pa P ak ura Cup last Satur5 y hl3 ebnr," t , ° wed t0 go out unbacked 'ance w,« vT ns - who considered the disas far enough for him. old ch^ni fnll br »ther to Mr Gollan's Con >Petitor n Norton was a hla flisDlav ™P ak ura last Saturday, but f »mi]y s "l ".as not in keeping with his "** a place UtatloD ' and he finished out--5J 3 re ceived solid support from lfl^? S c. for the flying StaKes at he nn Saturday. At the turn for ! Dt «. but •nio?, 1 ' 6 ' 1 t0 nave Hector's mea- : e R Woke tT sder5 der went to sleep, and when *° Set to wn,T ract tbat v was necessary i° tote. nr,i i\° n his own mount, it was h f suffered a neck defeat. ... iimmy thrown away.

do, out of compltaeaftTS'ctata The well bred Ngahere, by St. Leger— Woodbine, was a starter in the pony race at Papakura last Saturday, but beyond -ivthe siart of the race, was never prominJ. Buchanan was present viewing the racing from the grandstand at the Gisborae meeting last week. He conid not ride, and his ankle, injured while riding at the Auckland summei meeting, is still sore and inflamed, thoug-h getting better. The Phoebus Apoilo—Field Rose filly, ynicn ran on the opening day of the Gisbortie meeting and showed some pace galloped over some stones, and injured herself so that she will not be able to race again for some considerable time. Messrs J. and F. Douglas Bros., of Te Mahauja, Hawke's Bay, have a couple of two-year-olds in work which they intend racing during the autumn. Both are by Pilgrim's Progress from Lady Bevys and Espaniola respectively. Hinetapa-uriki, the aged son of TJncas, has run in four successive years prior to this year, ln the Stakes, at Hawke's Bay, and has been second three times. The old horse was not seen at hla best In the mile and a quarter at Gisborne last week. The filly Bad News, by Castor—Zip, was a very unruly member to handle when she was being broken in. To steady her down her trainer, F. ilacManemiu, has had her hacked about the roads for some time past and this appears to have had the desired effect, as she now seems quiet enough for anything. The breakdown of Xgapuhi In the Hurdle Race on the first day of the Gisborutmeeting looked so bad that many thought it would have been a merciful act to snoot him, as he was right down on one pastern. Vet. Surgeon Lntteiall took the horse ln hand, and counts on having him light again for ordinary, but not racin" service. No fewer than five races fell to the mounts of young Steve Malone on the second day of the Gisbo-rne meeting, an-cl three of the horses showed considerable Improvement on their previous running. Two of the three, Heywood and Sarakoar, were ridden by older horsemen on the first day. The Auckland Trottin? Club have fised April S, ILL. and 15 as the dates for their autumn meeting. These dates are earuer than usual, but are the only ones available, as the ground will be occupied by the liugLiy Union early iv May and the Auckland Racing Club's Autumn Meeting is fixed for the 22nd, 24th, and 25th April. Those who saw Antahi when he arrived from the South about a month ago would hardly recognise in him the same gelding who competed at the Papakura Meeting last Saturday. He has Improved beynna all knowledge since going into B'rank Macmanemin's charge. Autahi, although far from being fit to do himself justice, made a good showing in the race, awl should turn out more than useful. By winning the pony race last Saturday. Sentinel showed himself up in a new role, that of a stayer. Hitherto, 5 furlongs was Looked upon as bflng as far as he cared to go. but on Saturday he fairly outstayed two such proved stuyers as Lucrece ana Gladys Rose, and beat them at the end oi six furlongs. Of course, he was materially assisted by his light weight, but even taking tr-nt into aceonnt, he gave evidenct of being abie to run oat a soiJd six furlongs if he took it into his head u> gallop. During the progress of the Papakura Meeting last Saturday, I met Lansdowm\ one of the leading horsemen of India, who is making a tour of Australia and New Zealand on account of ill health. In course ot conversation, Lansdowne informed mc that Lady Avon is a regular champion amongst the ponies there, while she occasionally holds her own with the bL horses over short courses. Lansdowne was very anxious to know if tbere was any chiince of hi 3 pickiug m> a Record Ecign during his visit, but I had to confess thai we only turned out his st.-unp occasionally Lansdowne only made a short stay ie Auckland. A statement has appeared iv one or two papers to the elect that Gladstone was suffering from inflammation of the longs. That this was f/octrary to the fact was proved last week. J. Gainsford was having a look at the <-olt, and he jioticed that he only had a discharge from one of his nostrils, and, having had a similar experienec with a horse iv Australia, he nilvisi"' C. Weal to syringe the nostril with hut water. This was done, and after persovfring for a while, they were rewarded hy the dislodgement of a large black Sydney oat, which had evidently stuck in th<" horses' nostril, causing inflammation. Wit l> the removal of the oat the discharge almost Immediately ceased, and the colt is now well a≤ ever he was. TSie death has to be announced of a 2-ennine sportsman in the person of G. E. G. Richardson, of Napier, which took place .it 'hi:j residence on Tuesday. His naiiip will be familiar in the sporting world by irs association in modern times with such horses as Hinetaura. Ki>hnpaka, Tonderghie, Whakawehi. and seveial others at present in active co-mmwaion. The late gentleman had been an active participant ln racing from about the "sixties," and had raced horses successfully while many of our leading and old time owners and trainers of to-day were mere boys, and always proved a true sportsman, never forgetting his old fiiends. It was one of the pleasures deceased had of keeping munr of the training fraternity in positions, though discarded by patrons who followed • the tashto: of the honr. He, indeed, reinstated tuauv of the old time men and boys, and put them on their feet. He bred largely, and look special delight In winning with those he nad bred himself, but never betted except in a moderate degree. He alwcy3 kept a large training establishment. As is generally known, he was a bi other iv law to the Hon. J. D. Ormond. who is also known as a good spoitsmami nd breeder. Many will niiss Geordie Richardson, as he was familiarly called, for his genial bonhomie and loving disposition to all with whom he came in contact during a long life. Muoh regret will be generally felt by those who know him personally In the passing away of one. never ostentatious. but nevertheless a solid bulk iv the world of sport The deceased had three 'horses engaged at the Poverty Buy Turf Club's meeting, all of which have beeu withdrawn from 'their engagp-uieuts, and no omwill feel iuore deeply the loss of a good master than his trainer. A. Woods, wiio was deeply moved on hearing of Mr Richardson's death, for which he Jiad been prepared carry in the day by wire. Outside lacing the deceased was one of the wealthiest settlers iv Uawke's Bay. ills funeral takes piace at Napier at 4 o'clock to-diay. WOODVILLB RACING CLCB'S AUTUMN MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WOODVILLE, Tnesday. The following acceptances were received to-night for the autumn meeting of the WoodviUe Jockey Club-:— Hack Hurdles. — Talune 11.2, Raema 11.2, Trumpery 11.2, Cassiopea 10.6, Athol Maid 10.3, Moetoron-uku 10.2, Grand Jury 9.1 a, Warwick 0.12, Wind 9.11, Barman 9.3, Domestic 0.2, Kominga 9.0. Katerina 9.0, Sammy 9.0, Levant 9.0, Tilson 9.0. Whuriti Hack.—Waitoa 5.7, Syehem 8.5, Spoil 8.4. Bonheur 8.3. Hinerewa 8.3, Electric Gun 7.9, Fancy Work 7.9, Dalky 7.6, Bourrasque 7.4, Laaila 7.2, Victoria Park 1.2, Silverine 6.9, Lavinia 6.9. Woodville Cnp.—Black Reynard 5.9, Starshoot 5.9, Gold Crown 5.4, Shrapnel 8.4, Joe Chamberlain 5.2, Fleka 8.2, Hydrant 7.5, Sunfish 7.5, Tereelet 7.0, Mystification 6.12, Hamua 6.8. Waitoa 6.7, Sylverie 6.7. County Hack.—Spoil 5.5, Notos 7.13, Pardon 7.11, Royal Blue 7.7, Laertes 7.7, Royal Flush 7.7, Dalky 7.7, First View 7.5. Cyrene 7.2, Maminga 7.2, Miss Lancelot 7.2, Swop 7.1, Furneaux 6.9, Fishennaid 6.8, Chartreuse 6.7, Tukina 6.7. President's Handicap.—Joe Chamberlain 9.8. Ziska 9.7. Narcotic 9.2, Submarine 9.0, Noneen 8.11, Ngatarua 8.10, Gold Dust 8.10, Tomairangi S.B, St. Albert 5.6, Rungarawa S.'j, Hamua 8.3. Cairn gorm S.2i, Waitoa 8.0, Tattle 8.0, Glory 8.0, Waitoti 8.0, Raema 8.0, Gold Dredge S.O. Victoria Hack. —Waitoa 9.13, Bonheur 9.11, Talune 9.9, Miss King 9.5, Electric Gun 9.5, Fancy Work 9.5, Romany 9.0, Languid 8.13 Maminga 8.11, Artisan 8.11. LethPrine 5.9. Ngatitoa 8.7, Error 5.7. Levant 8.7, Loch Tay 5.7, Telephone B.S, Ballarat B.S, Sunfish 8.3, Cosswain 8.2, Good Intent 7.11, Bangarawa 7.9. Hinerewa 7.7, Cairngorm

T7, Jairetta 7:2, Boyal Flush &7, Miss Lancelot 6.7. Scurry.—Tapotna, Eose-wcod, • Bine Rock, Ciartrense, Pishermiid. Pa.patawa_ Eooe, Haumlxe, Waipu, Orifice, Lavirda, Amaryllis, Nukumai, Hatoina, Tefcannxa, Sertsen. Maiden.—Ngatitoa, . Clifton. Trephine, Tanmii, Bonny Prince, Amaryllis, Romany, Petrolia, Sensen, Papatawa.

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. (Prom Otrr Special Correspondent) CHR.ISTCHU3.CH. Tuesday. There is very little to add to the brief review of the Canterbury J.C.s Summer Meeting which I hare already wired yon. The meeting differed in few respects from its predecessor, the attendance being very small. The totalisator investments would have been small for a one day trotting meeting, and the fields were restricted partially to local horses. No doubt the Club will continne to hold the meeting, but each year it becomes more and more apparent that a meeting in February is wanted only by a very limited section of the public, and a: very small body of owners. Tie meetIng will long be remembered for the success of Sir George Clifford's team. The bearers of the blue and yellow chequers won six races during the two days. Sir George Clifford was not pressnt to see his horses win. being in attendance at the , Flaxbocrne Inquiry, but his victories were none the less popular because of his absence. Tiiere is a disposition in certain Quarters to question the action of the stewards in suspending Hewitt. Other people again, complain that if Hewitt was guilty, he ought to have been punished more severely. They assert, with justice, that a two days' suspension was an altogether inadequate penalty Lf the rider was guilty. Hewitt would have had the mount on three more winn?rs on Thursday if he had not been disqualified. Another feature of the meeting was the purchase of Master Alls by Mr J. Buckley, of Oamaru, At first sight, 700 guineas sepms -rather much to give for a gelding who can barely stay six furlongs, but the sou of Stepniak is bound to improve with age, and as his new owner is said to have invested £200 on him. the horsf now stands him In at very little. In the Craveu Plate, Master Alix pulled off a shoe, which partly accounted for his defeat. Racing folk are still talking of Stronghold's victory in the Middle Park Plate. Not since the son of Clanranald scored .!\ runaway vk-toTy in the Champagne Stakes last Autumn has hf> caught the judge's eye. His repeated failures this seasou are attributed to a old which he caught in the Spring. There is little doubt that on bis day he is a slashing srood colt over a distance, and with ordinary luck, he should win some more good races before the clos -, of the season. Two of the most conspicuous failures at the meeting were Tirole and Sea Lion. Since the meeting, they have lo3t their trainer. J. Butler having parted company ■with them. Marguerite, who only arrived on the morning of thf second drty's racing, ran a capital raw in the Middle Park Plat?. She fairly beat Ncetuiform. but I cannot believe that we saw the best of ilr Stead's colt. He is an inexperienced youngstPr. an 3 th<> terrific pace set by Stronghold no doubt took him off "his legs. King Stork was amiss after running in the Craven Plate, and Reduction is in the veterinary surgeon's hands, lining treated for the injury she sustained when she was interfered with in the Linwood Welter Handicap. Master AH:: will remain in Piper's hands until after the Dnnetiln Jockey Clubs' Autumn Meeting, when he will be taken over by Mr Buckley's private trainer. All Sir George Clifford's winners at last weeks' meeting were home-bred. Assegai, who made her first appearance in the two-year-old races last week, is a Glly by Benzoin from Corselet. She may be heard of later on. Munjeet gave a fine display in both races In which she started. She spreadeagled her opponents iv the Lyttelton Plate. ;uid she was not disgraced when she failed to eon-■p-de some three stone to lugleneuk Ln the [Jlchmouil Plate- The latter is a very iinart filly. Mr .T. B. Reid intends to send the following yearlings to t?>-dney for sale there at Raster: —Colt by Stepniak—Cobweb, colt by S.uit Ilario—Strathspey, and filly by Stepnlak—Lady's Muiil. The following business is reportr*d during rh<> week:—Great Easter and (Jre.it Autumn Li-.indK-a.p-. 3t)O to 3 Vladimir and Savoury. 400 to 4 Savoury and AchiUrs, 30u lo — 31:ister Afii and Melodeon. 800 to 2 Vladimir and Achilles. 200 to 4 Mastr-r Alix :md Nightfall. 200 in 4 Mastpr Alix and Convoy. Wansamii Cup and Flying Handicap: :too to 6 Lady Wayward and Ocneril Worasc, 200 to 0 Jeanne D'Arc and Anr.itus, 200 to 5 Armistice and Ballsrat. 200 to 4 Asteroid and Kremlin, I'OO to 4 GThoorka .sn<l Lady Annie. The handicap for the Dunodin Cup is not paslly pulled to pieces. Pallas is a doubtful stayer, and Vladimir has never essayed 1 wile and a-half. Red GauntM will hardly have recovered from an attack o< , ''lflaenzn. and i"anDif Cblal, Iv spin- of his victory in the Midsummer Handicap, is not f ho kiuri of anima! one carps tn back to ;niJe and a-half races. If Savoury ran be fai'ght to stay, and if Kplburn can Up rlrossod in hi? best ho will be dangerous, ami in such a £i«>ld ;is this even 0-boorka may l;e worth following. Lady Wayward cannot be oast aside affer her running Inst week, while Qna?>a may run well, and ferr ouce StepdanopT has a weight of which she is entire mistresa.