THE COP MEETING.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1278, 6 November 1911, Page 6

THE COP MEETING.

AT RICCARTON. BIG RACE WON BY VICE-ADMIRAL GREAT FINISH. NYLAND WINS THE STEWARDS'. FULL NOTES AND RESULTS. lUy Telegraph—Special Reporter.) Chrislchurch, November 4. It was dull weather for tho opening day of tho New Zealand Cup meeting at Riccarton, but the rain held off until after the Stewards' Handicap had been decided, when a heavy shower iell. Crowds of people then left the course. The attendance, however, was very largo, tho visitors including his Excellency tho Governor and Lady Islington, tho Prime Minister, the Hon. J. A. Millar, and Major-General Godlcy. There- were heavy investments on every race on the totalisator, and had the accommodation been more up to dato tho total amount, handlod might have been much larger than it was, viz., ,£39,851. However, it easily eclipsed tho total of •£27,172 for the first day last year. Tho racing was full of interest. Record time for New Zealand was established in the Hurdle Race, and a record field of twenty-nine horses contested the Stewards' Handicap. Results i— THE SPRING HURDLE HANDICAP, of 250 sors.; second horse 35 sovs., aud third 15 sovs. from stake. Two miles. 4 Mr. J. Douglas's br. h. Espartero, by Torpedo—Espanicla, aged, list. I.llb (Jer. U'Council) 1 5 Hon. J. D. Ormond's br. g. Idealism, oyrs., 9st. 111b. ... (C. Cress) 2 3 Mr. J. G. Wilson's br. g. Hawick, aged, lOst. 101b (H. Coker) 3 Also started: 1 St. Aidan, list. Gib. (L. Hagcrtv); 10 Master Paul, 10.<t. 101b. (J. Jones); G Gaelic, 10?t. 9!b. (C Price); 8 Gold Bird, lOst. Sib. (V. Coleman); 2 Passive, lOst. 71b. (T. Fritchard); 7 To VVhttu, 9ft. 131b. (O'Connell); 9 Milo, Ost. (L. Coleman). (Winnec bred by Douglas Bros., and trained by. J. Munu.) Hawick and Passive WQr% first over the initial fence with Master Paul. The last-named took charge as the second hurdle was reached, and passing the stand was showing tho way to Hawick, Idealism, St. Aidan, and Gold Bird. Passing Cutts's Master Paul had a lead of four lengths from Hawick, with Idealism, St. Aidan, and Gold Bird following in order, and Gaelic bringing up the rear. Going along the back Hawick displaced Master Paul, and established a good lend, while Idealism then ran into second place. Five furlongs from home Hawick was well clear of Idealism, but Espartero, who had been running in the rear, began to move up, and as the straight was reached was on terms with Hawick. The top-weight led at the last fence, where St.. Aidan fell. Easily holding his advantage Espartero won by three lengths from 'idealism, who was five lengths ill front of Hawick, after whom came Passue, Milo, and Gaelic. Time, 3min. 43 2-ss>ec. THE SPRING PLATE, of 300 sovs.; second 35 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from stake. Special weights. One mile. 1 Mr. J. E. Palmer's br. f. Labour Hay, bv Soult—San Fran mare, 3yrs., 7st. 21b (A. M'Mullan) 1 S Mr. C. Morse's br. g. Birkline, 4yrs., 7st. 131b (A. Oliver) 2 5 Mr. .1. Buckley's b. c. St. Petersburg, 3yrs., 7st. 71b (E. Lowe) 3 Also started: 2 Morecambe, Sst. 21b. <F. D. Jones); 3 Patriotic, Sst. 21b. (D. Doclev); 7 John Bunvan, Sst. 21b. (It. W. King); 10 Beacon, 7st. 131b. (A. Whitnker); 9 Big Biast, 7st. 711). (Macdonald); G Midnight Sun, 7st. 71b. (Wilson); 4 Query, 7st. 41b. (C. Euiei-soa); 11 Aphaea, Gst. 111b. (51b. allow.) (Wurmnld); 12 Oka, 75,-. 21b. (51b. allow.), (G. Clarke). I (The winner was bred by owner and trained by W. Gardiner.) I A good start was oiTcctcd, all with the exception of Big Blast, who . was left, getting off in good lino. Query went out in front, followed closely by Aphaea, Beacon, and Birkline, with John Bnnyan and Midnight Sun all well bunched close at Query s heels. After goiug two furlongs Aphaea joined Query, and a little further on Beacon lost Ins place. Aphaea led Query into the straight, with Birkline and John Bnnyan handy, St. Petersburg improving his position, and Labour Day also taking a prominent part. Below the distance Labour Day got on terms with Birkline, and this pair drew clear of Aphaea and Midnight Sun, and St. Petersburg put in a good run, but Labour Day, going on, won handily by two lengths from Birkline, who beat St. Petersburg by a length and a half, Patriotic, Morecambe, Midnight Sun, and Beacon, who got a bad run, following in order. Time, lmin. •11 1-ascc. RICCARTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; second 35 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from stake. One mile. 5 Mr. J. O'Neill's b. h. St. Felix, by St. Ambrose—Fanna, oyrs., Ost. (It. Young) 1 1 Sir George Clifford's b. c. Masterpiece, 3yrs., 9st. Sib (F. E. Jones) 2 8 Mr. L. Gibson's b. g. Bracken, aged, Ost (F. Porter) 3 Also started: 3 Bonny Glen, Ost. Gib. (R. W. King); 2 Parable, 9sl. 41b. (C. Jenkins); 6 .Medallist. Ost. 21b. (Donovan); i Merry Frank, Sst. 131b. (It. Hatch); 9 Eaglcstone, Sst. 81b. (Price); 12 San Lass, Sst. 21b. (G. J. Pino); - Floater, Bst. 21b. (A. Oliver); 10 Tangeroa (F. D. Jones); U Truo'Knight, Sst. (C. Emerson); G Flambeau, Sst. (Li. Deeley). (Winner bred by Mr. J. B. Reid, and trained by .1. H. Prosser.) / St. Felix jumped out smartly from the barrier, and when they were settled into their strides was out clear of Merry Frank and Masterpiece, with Floater in fourth place. St. Felix went on in front to tho enil of three furlongs, where Merry Frank was running almost on terms, Masterpiece having dropped back into about fifth place. St. Felix drew away from Merry Frank alter turning into tho straight, where Bracken, who was handy, had run into second place. Full, of running, St. Felix drew further away, and Masterpiece, coming from behind and going fast, overlook Bracken, but could not reach St. Felix, who won by quite two aud a half lengths; Masterpiece being a length and a half in front of Bracken, with Merrv Frank, Bonny Glen, and Truo Knight in order. Time, lmin. 41 4-sscc. NEW ZEALAND CUP, of 2000 sovs.; second horse to receive 300 sovs., and third horse 200 sovs. from tho stake. Two miles. 1 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead and G D. Greenwood's b. c. ViceAdmiral, bv Multiform-Rattler, 4yrs., 7st. 81b (B. Deeley) 1 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b; c. Miscount, 3yrs., 7st. Gib. (inc. 2lb. pen.) * (L.Wilson) 2 5 Mr. It. O'Donncll's ch. g. Los Angeles, aged, 9st. 31b (G- J- P»"=) 3 3 Mr. J. Ames's br. in. Merrivoma, Gyrs., Sst. 21b (A. Oliver) 0 G Mr. C. U. Dalgety's b. m Prim, aged, Sst (It. W. King) 0 11 Mr. F. Hall's br. m. Iranui. aged, 7* r . 121b (W. Holmes) 0 9 Mr. L. G. Acland's b. m. Martino, ■iyrs., 7st. 111b (C. Emerson) 0 10 Mr. W. C Ring's b. h. Domino, .iyrs., 7sl. Gib (A. Whitakcr) 0 1 Mi'. A. Alexander's b. g. Goodwin Park, Gvrs., 7st. lib. (inc. 71b. pen.) (Wellcr) 0 7 Mr. F. Goddard's bile. g. Mulga Bill, aged, 7st 0 8 Mr llighden's b. c. Kilosteri. Iyrs., Gst. 121b (R. Young) 0 14 Mr; T. Llovd's b. h. Projectile, Gyrs.. Gst. fll'b (M'Donald) 0 15 Mr. H. J. Cameron's blk. g. Knuroa, aged, Gst. 81b (C. Monk) 0 13 Messrs. J. and A. Furze's ch. g. Outlander, aged Gst. 81b. (R. Berry) 0 12 Mr. M. Kavanagh's b. h. Cronstadt, syrs., Gst. Sib (E. Griffon) 0 (Winner bred by the late Mr. G. G. Stead, and trained by It. J. Mason.) With very little delay the field was sent away, and turning into the straight Projectile waa showing tho way to Cronstadt

and Martine. Passing the stand, Projectile was in command, his nearest attendants being Domino, Kauroa, and Kilosteri, while running towards Cults'*, Marline had taken third place. As (hey ran to tho mile post, Projectile was followed by Martine and Domino, Miscount at this stage being last. At the six-furlong post Projeclilo was slill at the head of affairs, with Cronstadt and Marline next, while Vice-Admiral's colours were becoming prominent, and 1/is Angeles was also improving his position. Hounding the turn, Projectile was attended by Cronsladt, Marline and Domino, and so they ran to the sl'rciflil. Jlali'-wjiv down the running Marline went to the iron! with Merrivonia, Domino, and Vice-Admiral putting in their claims. At the distance ViceAdmiral was on terms with Marline, and quickly drew out in front. He was then called'on to withstand a strong challenge bv Miscount who, however, was beaten by a good half length. Los Angeles was three-(|uarlers of a length away third, with Domino a length further away fourth, followed by Martine and Merrivonia. Time, :imin. 28 :l-sscc. Winners of the race are;— 0 0 tn ," '- •« 1633 Tasman 5 8 9 Derrett J ;6j 1884 Vanguard 5 8 9 Dcrrelt 3 49 1885 Fusiladc 3 6 7 Bodd 3 3, J ieee si-atie Guinea. 4 6 10 Unstable 3 32 1887 Loehicl C 7 12 fluxtabic 3 341 18S3 Manton 3 6 10 Holmes 3 all 1883 Tirailleur 3 6 5 Collelo 3 34J 1890 Wolverine 5 6 11 Thomas 3 38 2-5 1831 Dr'l'li Lion a. 6 11 Lnwton 3 34} 1892 St. Hippo 3 7 7 Gallagher 3 XI 1523 nuscfohlt 5 7 7 Lindsay 3 29 1894 Impulse a 7 9 G. Smith 3 m 1895 Eurocl'd'n 3 7 0 F. Kiagaii 3 31} "96 Lady Zetland a 8 9 P. White 3 30 2-5 1597 TVaiuku a 8 6 P. Whito 3 30 1893 Ti rant, ,„„„ dTau 4 7 7 Lind.-ay 3 29 4-5 1899 Seahorse 3 7 3 Lindsay 3 34 19M Fulincn' 6 7 15 Derrett 3 29 4-5 IKO Ideal' 5 7 5 Wilson 3 29 4-5 19Bi Tortiilla a 8 1 Jenkins 3 33 2-5 19K Halberdier 6 8 0 F. Davis 3 33 4-5 19?3 Canteen 5 7 12 IM4 Grand M'Combo 3 271-5 Rapids 5 8 5 L. 11. Hewitt 3 311-5 19(15 Xnctiiifm 3 7 7 L. 11. Hewitt 3 291-5 ll>:-6 Star Kcgo 6 6 7 .11. Price 3 29 1907 Frisco 4 7 8 L. G. King 3 20 4-5 19C8Dawnfe.ll 4 7 8 1,. Wilson 3 282-5 19u9 Lady Lucy 4 7 1 It. Young 3 28 3-5 1910 Bridge 4 7 10 H. Gray 3 25 1911 Vice Admiral 4 7 8 B. Deeley 3 23 3-5 •Dead he?.t. TOE WELCOME STAKES, of 1000 sovs.; second 200 sovs. and third 100 sovs. from tho slake. For two-year-olds. Colts Sst. 51b., fillies Sst. four furlongs. 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch. f. Winning Way, by Connio Chiel—Lady Wayward, Sst (C. Emerson) 1 0 Mr. T. H. Lowrv's blk. f. Beldame, Sst (C. Jenkins) 2 1 Sir Goo. Clifford's b. c. Autumnus, Sst. 51b (F. E. Jones) 3 3 Mr. llighden's br. f. Ermengarde, Sst. 1 101b. (including 101b. penalty) (A. Oliver) 0 5 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's b. c. Bon Ton, Sst. 51b. (A. Whitaker) 0 5 Messrs. W. O. and G. L. Stead's br. e. Bon Soir, Sst. alb (W. Price) 0 4 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's br. e. Canute, Sst. 51b (Hatch) 0 7 Mr. J. Buckley's b. c. Champagne, Sst. 51b (Traill) 0 7 Mr. J. Buckley's b. c. Jan, Sst. 51b. (E. W. Young) 0 8 Mr. A. M'Farlauc's b. c. Peppin, Sst. 51b (K. W. King 0 2 Mr. O. D. Greenwood's b. f. ].«dy Georgia, Sst (Deeley) 0 0 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. f. Glade, Sst. (F. D. Jones) 0 10 Mr. 11. Fricdlander's blk. f. May Dalrymnle, Sst (G. J. Pine) 0 — Mr. T. Sliecimu's b. f. Martian Maid, Sst (M'C'luskcy) 0 (Winner bred by ownsr and trained by E. Cutis.) Autumnus, next the rails, Jan and Ermengarde looked to be smartest away, and as they cams to the rails, Beldame and Autumnus were clear of the rest, and they came on together, Ermengarde, Peppin, Lady Georgia being in line, with Winning Way on the extreme outside. Autumnus was throe parts of a length .'•lirrd of Beldame at the distance, and tho l.ir'.-n.'imed gradually shortened this in a •.'tiiu-uong go home, but just as Beldame hc'">d Autumnus, Winning Way, with a brilliant run, got up in time to snatch victory by half a head; Beldame beating Autumnus by n head: Lady Georgia a length off fourth. Jan, Ernicngarde, and Peppin next. Time, 40sec. THE LA DIIUS' PURSE, of 130 sovs.; second 25 sovs,, and third 10 sovs. from stake. One mile. 7 Mr. A. Boyle's b. f. Kris, by Lord Rosslvn —Escopoto, 3vrs.. 10st. (Mr. M'Naught) 1 3 Mr. G. Gould's b. g. Gangway, svrs. lOst, 121b....(Mr. A. 6. Maedouald) 2 9 Mr. T. Cotton, juu.'s b. h. Sapience, syrs., lOst. 01b (Mr. Irvine) 3 Also started: C Stisa, list. 21b. (Mr. J. M'Girr); 1 Rod, White, and Blue, list, lib. (.Mr. A. Beatlie); 2 Nighliigbt., 10st. 131b. (Mr. A. C. Solbv); 4 Ahuapai, lOst. .lib. (Mr. H. Cameron); S Miss Fry, lOst. Sib. (Mr. R. Keith); 5 Kilkenny, lOst. (Mr. W. Wood). (Winner bred by Sir Geo. M'l.ean, and trained by R. Derrett.) Ahuapai was first to show out, but was at once joined by Nightlight, and this pair, with Red, White, and Blue, made tho running round the top turn and into the straight, where tho field closed up. Below the distance Gangway drew out, but Kris set out in pursuit, and quickly got tho loader's measure, and, going on, won by two lengths. Sapience was three lengths away third, with Ahuapai two and a half lengths further back fourth; Kilkenny next. Time, lmin. 47sec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 1300 sovs; second horse 200 sovs., and third horso 100 sovs. from tho stake. Six furlonns. 3 Mr. High-don's br. c. Nyland, by Finland—P'arera, Gyrs., i'st, 131b. (A. Oliver) 1 i Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. f. Peirene, by Achilles—Bluewator, 3yrs., 7st. 131b (B. Deeley) 2 2 Mr. G. Hunter's blk. in. Bliss, by Stepniak—Faraway, svrs„ 7st. 111b. (1?. Young) 3 G Mr. R. Cooper's br. g. Full Rate, aged, flst. 71b (S. Reid) 0 1 Sir George Clifford's b. m. Madam Madcap, 4yrs., Hit. 51b. (F. E. Jones) 0 14 Mr. R. E. Price's b. g. Electrakoff, syrs„ Sst. 121b (James Pine) 0 S Mr. W. Smart's b. g. Undecided, syrs., Sst. 121b (R. Hatch) 0 13 Mr. J. Monk's b. m. Gipsy Belle, Gyrs., Sst. 01b (W.' Young) 0 5 Mr. E. J. Watt's br. c. Roval Scotch, 3yrs., Sst. Sib (C. Jenkins) 0 17 Mr. ,T. Buckley's b. m. Dearest, 4vrs., Rs t. Gib (L. Traill) 0 11 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. h. Formbv, lyrs., Sst. Gib (F. D. Jones) 0 21 Mr. J. W. ch. m. Effort, Gyrs., Sst. 51b (\V. Holmes) 0 2G Mr. R. A. M'Donald's b. in. Hcrmia, aged. Sst. 21b (jr.. M'Donald) 0 la Mr. J. W. Skinner's b. g. Stepmoter, ,„ G U S - ? st -J ,b (G. J. Pine) 0 19 Mr. J. Fryer's b. g. St. Tonev, ,„ 1 ? )TS " 7 $ 13 '' b ( R - W. King) 0 10 Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead's br. f. Culprit, 3yrs., 7st. 131b. „„ „ ,„ , (W. Whitaker) 0 20 Mr. Walter Davies's br. g. 'turbine, - ]2 l h <W. Price) 0 i Mr. W. S. Davidson's ch. m. Daz- « ir V,- 5r !?" 7?h ,21b ' - (*'• Wil ' 0 ") ° a Mr. W. C. Ring's b. g. Hohuiiga,o yr '"Vr Gy £" Ist1 st !llb — W- Meagher) 0 12 Mr. H. F. Nicoll's b. g. Sea King, 23 Mr. V\. Mitchell's h. g. Rurik syr« -4 Ah. C. B. Pharazyn's ch. in. T,<uigie V'l'' ''J'' 1 ?- T "sl. -'til'. ... (M'Millen) 0 1G Mr. ,T jr. Johnston's blk. m. Land Rose, ~yrs Tst. !iib...(A. H. Wilson) 0 29 Mr. 11. Tinker's ]„.. m , Cflllpol { Mary, Jyrs., 7st. lib (WaK'in) 0 18 Mr. M. Hobbs's b. h. Cro«w" 4vr" ~ irs ,VSS t ; CBell) 0 9 Mr. I S. Elision's i, r . m . ]/!ulv Alm ,. or 'm ' 5 7,b (Weller) 0 25 Mr. H. putney's br. h. Odessa' •yrs. Gst. ,lb . (M'Donald) 0 2SMr. A. Boyle s ch. g. Armstrong. J i'"- Git ,ilj (Stratford) 0 There was a long delay at the start, due. chiefly to (he fractiousiiess cf Turbine and Full Rale. Just before the start Dazzling fell and lost her rider. Eventually the field got awav to a good start. When they had gone iwo 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 Uie course proper Bliss, Peirene, and Nylaud wcro in charge,

just in front of a big bunch. At tho distance Nylantl drew away, and though Peirene finished well, Nyland held his own, and won by a icngth and a half. Bliss was a similar distance behind Peirene, with Formby, Kuril;, and Longstep next. Time, lmin. IS 2-s;eo. THE APPRENTICES* PLATE, of 159 so vs. Weight, isl. 71b. Five furlongs. 1 ilr. Middle Park's ch. g. All Guns, by Pnllns—Greek Maid, aged, 7st. 21b. (51b. allowance) ...... (Derry) 1 4 .Mr. G. I'. Payne's b. g. Aimwcll, Syrs. (Wcller) 2 — Mr. J. T. Jamieson's b. ra. Allurcincnl, Jyrs (R. Geuney) 3 Also started: .'! Peroneal (O'Connor); 2 Km inn (Marchant); — Corrie (Anderson); — Varna (M'intosli); li Ceriso and Blue (Elwood); 12 Early Jlorn (O'Brien); U Friwolliti (M'Grcgor)'; 3 Somersault (11. M'Kearney); 11 Ycodel (W. Bell); 13 .Mararin (W. Lowe). (Winner bred by T. Sheenan, and trained by W. M'Donald.) A thick mist had settled by the tiino the race started, and it was practically impossible to pick up the horses at the start. Early Morn showed the way into the course proper, but then dropped back, and Friwolliti took charge. At tho distance All Guns was in front, and stalling oil' a challenge by Aituwell, won by a length. Allurement was half a length away third, with Friwolliti next. Time, lmin. 3 l-sscc.