HAWKE'S BAY MEETING.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1327, 3 January 1912, Page 6

HAWKE'S BAY MEETING.

SECOND DAY. GOLD CIRCLE WINS THE SUMMER . . HANDICAP. . IBj Teleeranh.—PreM Aesoeiatlen.) Hastings, January 2. The second day of the Hawke's Bay Joekey Club's summer meeting, was helil to-day: The weather was cloudy in tho morning, but cleared at noon; There was another largo attendance. Tho (otalisator investments to-day amounted to .£10,766, making a total .for the two days of •£23,112, as compared with «£U,3!)6 last year. The following are tho results:— AOTEA HANDICAP HURDLES, of 70 eovs. One. mile and three-quarters. Mr. E. Limbrick's All Trumps, 9st. (R. Thompson) 1 Mr. H. Tupaea's Fond Memory, 9st. Sib. ..-..;.. .-.. (J. O'Connell) 2 Mr. E; G. Rathbone's Polynices, lOst. (R. Gray) 3 Ako started: Donzel:. lOsfc. slb. Passing the stand'the' first time, the order , was:—Donzel, ' All Trumps, Fond Memory; Polyflices. ' Fond Memory and All. Trumps took tho last hurdle together. The latter won.by half a length, with fiva lengths between tho second aiid third. Time, 3min.' 17sec. .'' . ' A protest was entered by the trainer of the second horse against All Trumps for crossing. The stewards dismissed'the protest. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 100 . . sovs. ■ Six furlongs. Mr. A. F. Douglas's Seraphic, Sst. '■'..■■■ (H. Griffiths) 1 Mr. R. Kerehoma's Winning Post, Bst. ■•"■■ . "• " (W. Kirk) 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's Pot' Luck, 7st. 71b.... 3 Also - started: Lord Possible, Sst. 71b • San Pluie, 7st. 121b. From a good start, _ Pot Luck showed out, closely followed 'by Lord Possible. The same order was preserved as they ran into the straight, but:at tho distance Winning Post and Seraphic joined Pot Luck in, a good finish. Seraphic won' by a length, ■ the same distance separating the second and third. Time, lmin IG-ec SCURRY HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Five furlongs. Mr.'A. R. -White's Easy, "si. Sil>. ' >•' . ■ '■ ■'■•'■ (LY Lowe) 1 Mr. A. F. Douglas's Thrave, 7st."'lllb.

•OV. Kirk) -2 Mr. d'.' Hepburn's First -Marshal. 7<L 31b;- :..:.:...:...:.:..:...■ (H. Griffith's) 3 Diviuia broke away bet'urc the race. .-)iid did not sluri. .Also started:'Dreadable 7sl. 71b.; Cioldfinch,. 751.-;ilb.; Uinvolo 7 f \. 21b.; Crown' Bntterv, 7>t. 21b.; Arohakati, 7st.; Mofli.'Tit. "' • . Casy h'd all the way. closely followed by r'ii>l Marshal and JJre:idal«lc into the stniight. Ju. an interestiug fiiiisb, Easy won, by a neck,, First Marshal being a. length away third. Time, lmin. 3 2-a=ec SLJJiMEK .HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Ono infle.auid. a quarter. Mr. G. P. Donnelly's Gold- Circle, 7st ■ • rib ...;.....■;...:. (c. Rollo) i Mr. L. Furr's Incy, 9st. (L. Watson) '> Mr. W. K. Kataitiana's Peacemaker 6st. 71b. ' 3 Also started: Te Puia, 7st. 101b. Passing the stand the first time, Gold Circle led; then Iney, Pea'pcmaker, ' To Puia. _ This order was maintained till 'the'; finish, Gold Circle winning by three lengths, with the same distanc6 beti\-een the ' second and third. Time, 2min 9 2-ssec. ■■-..• ~ . • NURSERY HANDICAP, of 00 sovs. Fi ve furlongs. . Mr. .)■;. J. Walt's Merlon, B*l. (W. 1 Hon. .1. D. Ormond's Bandore. gs| . nib. '. (11. WaUon) .« Mr. I' , . Armstrong's Elevator, 7sl. 21b. • . -.-■ ■. ■•■ (C. Rollo) 3 Also siarted: King's Favourite, S~t; .111).;. Waimahora, 7.-1. 61b.;- Warlight, A "wretched 'st«r(, the thi'.c ticaed liorscs . bciog left, iicrton led all

thn way and won by two lengfh?, Elevator being a . fair third. Time, lmin. 3 Msec. EPSOM HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. GentleUH'ii riders. Once round. Mr. W. 11. Judge's Merry Valol. 10.-t. 101b ('JVii.juy) 1 Mr. C. Kingston's Stellaris. 10sl. 101b. (W. Paddy) 2 Mr. E. M'lvor's Mozella, lOsl. 71b. (E. M'.lvor) 3 Also started: Amato, list. 91b.; Esmeh, 10*1. 131b.; Fair Average, lOst. 71b.; Milium, lOsl. 71b. Ngauruhoe, lOst. 71b., was left at. the post. Tlif others got a fair start, horn which Mirinin led; At the straight entrance Merry Valet look conlmand, and won by a length. Mozella finished faster than the others, and just missed second place. Time, lmin.. olsec. MATAPIIJO HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. N. M. White's Loch Maben, Sst. (11. Lonigan) 1 Messrs. O'Neill, and Grenside's Meremere, Bst. 71b. ...... (F. Kntchmsou) 2 Mr.' L. Teurepuru's Trieze, 7st. (H. Griffiths) 3 Also started: Vega, 7st. 101b.; Ngakau, 7st. 31b.; Crown Battery, 7st.; St. Cozo, 7st; Sir Donald, 7sr. Ngakair and Vega led to the straight, when Loch Maben assumed command. Hnlf-way down tho straight Meremere put in a good run, but had. no chance. Looh Maben won by two lengths, Tricze being a poor third. Time, lmin. 28 2-ssec. JANUARY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. E. J. White's Ariom, Bst. (H. Lorrigan) 1 Mr. ■E. Kemp's Vi, Bst -Jib. (W. Kirk) 2 Mr. S. M'Greevy's Cork, Bst. 121b 3 Also started: Cullinan, 7st. 81b.; Golden Water, Cst. 71b." The last-named had a bad start. Vi acted as pacemaker to the straight, where he was joined by Ariom. In a great race home Ariom won by a nose. Cork was two lengths away third. Time, lmin. 29=ec. ■ SOUTHLAND R.C. MEETING. CUP WON BY SOLDIERS' CHORUS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Invercargill, January 2. To-day .was.the first day of the Southland \l'.C. summer meeting. There- w.as beautiful Weather. ■■ ..£11,057 passed through the totalisator, against «£G23G last vear. • Results:— . . NEW YEAR WELTER, of SO sovs. Six furlo.ngs.-Mahuri, Bst, 31b,, 1; Abo, 2; Caseiiol, 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 17>oc :

MAKAREWA TROT, of 100 sovs. Two miles. —PcH.riehilcl, 20sec, .1; Kegina Belle, 13sec, 2; Stirling King, losec, 3. Time, sniin. 0 l-ssee. . •

INVERCARGILL CUP, of 250 sovs. One mile.—Soldiers' Chorus, 9st. ■lib.,■ 1; Sea King.' Sst. I lib., 2; Directoire, 3. Also started: Waijn, Kohinoor, Routine, Field Gun, King Post. Obolous. Won by a length and a half, Directoire two lengths awav. Time, lmin. -12 2-ssec. ' W'AIKIWI HANDICAP, of 80 sovsGrafton Laddie, 7st. 131b., 1; Palisade, Bst. 111b., 2; Peerless, 7sl. 81b.; 3. Won by a short head. Time, lmin. 29.2-ssec.

"FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongsi—Gold' Sail,. 9st., 1; Lupulitc, Bst. 71b., 2; Sombrero, 7st. 81b., 3. ■Time, lmin. 15 4-ssec.

ORETI TROT, of 80 sovs. One mile and a half.—Dummy, 23sec, 1; Calcombe, 21sec, 2; Midge, 20sec, 3. Time, 3min. 51sec.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Invercargill, January 2 ROSLYN CLASS TROT. One-mile and (i. half.—Survived, 20sec.; Le.tton, 20sec.; Happy Lad, 20sec.; Pearlwood, ■ 20sec.; Imperil, 20see.; Hichmoiid'a.Grove, lllsec.; Country Belle, 18sec; Chatterbox, 17sec. ; Franzalina Midge, 15sec.; Dairymaid, 15sec.; Topnote, Usec; Renee Clair, 12sec.; S.M., llsec; Lady Maid, lpscc.j Rory, 7sec.; Doughboy, 6scc.; Stirling King, oscc.; Eegiua Belle, lscc; Knapdale, lsec. ELECTRIC TROT. One mile.-Gold Guard, losec.; Innocent, 15sec.; Chuckler, ldsec.; Pasha, losoc; Oliver Child, losec; Roan Queen, losec; Ripplewood, l.isec.; Country Belle, Msec.; Lexlon, lisec.: Chatterbox, 13sce.; Sweetchild, lOiec.j Nora Burley, lOsec.; Dummy, 'Jsec; Myrtle. Palm, 9sec; Ca&lont, isec; Clingschild, isec; Duncan Macgregor, scr. SUMMER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—Dairydale, Ost. 51b.; Alio, Bst. 71b.; Peerless, 7st. 121b.; Knastikoff, 7st. 101b.; Sumniertiuie, 7st. 13lb. '..

SOUTHLAND HANDICAP. One mile. —Soldiers.' Chorus, 9st. 121b.; Sea Kins, Sst. 121b.; Waiju, Bst. Wlb.j Obelus, BsS. lib.; Ivohinoor, 8st;; Directoire, 7st. 51b. GLADSTONE HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—Obolus, Ost. 121b.; Warsaw, 9st. lllb.; Routine, Ost. 51b.; Alfreda, Bst. 31b.; Seekashore, Sst.; Queen's Prize, Sst; Auchmbor, Bst.; Comedy Queen, Sst. SHORTS HANDICAP. Five furlongs. -Gold Sail, 9st. 131b.; Sea King, Ost. 121b.; Lupulite, Ost. 21b.; Taft, Sst. 81b.; Grafton Laddie, Bst.; Gapon, Bst.; Palette 7st. 81b.; King Torrent, 7st. Sib. CHITON WELTER. Six furlongs.— Kohinoor, 10st.- lib.; King Torrent, Bst. 01b.; I'uro Gold, Sst. 81b.; Lady Margaret, Sst. FINAL HANDICAP. One uiile.-Par-able, Sst. 51b.; Warsaw, Sst, 21b.; Feodor Bst. 41b.; Palisade, 7st. 71b.; Swiminin* Bolt, 7st. 51b.; Seekashore, 7=l,'; Eous,'7st.

WAIKANAE HACK RACING CLUB, Fine weather favoured the annual meeting in connection with the Waikanao Hack Racing. Club, and in consequence there was a largo attendance. The arrangements were complete, and everything parsed off successfully. The fo'llowing are the results:— TRIAL PLATE, of XI 10s., second horse «C 2 from the stake. Weight-for-age. Four furlongs.—•Mγ. Skipper's Forest Queen, Sst. 31b. (A. Bevau), 1; Mr.' T. Carmout's Converter, Bst. 121b. (T. Garment), 2; Jlr. H. W. Parata's Channel (U. Garment), 3. Also started: Daylight, Sst.. 121b.; Plas Raven, Sst. 121b.; All's Well, Bst. 121b.; Maia, Sst. 31b. Plas Raven fell at the post. Converter headed the Held just after the start, leading till well into the straight,, when Forest Queen put. in a good run and won by two lengths. Time, f>3\sec. NGATIAWA HANDICAP, of £7 10s., second horse £2 from'the stake. Five furlongs.—Mr. W. G. Hart's Paremata, Bst. 71b. (C. .Hart), 1; Mr. J. B. McDonald's Kiua, list. 31b. (M'Donald), 2; Mr. A. Bovan's Ekoe, Sst. 121b., inc. 51b. over (Bevan), 3.- The only starters. Paremata and Kiua led, leaving Ekoo a bad last. This two first-namod raced together, but once into the straight Paremata made a break of three lengths and won comfortably. Time, lmiii. ) 3-ssec.

LADIES' BRACELET, of £7 75.. First horse a bracelet nf .£5 55., second horso a- bracelet of' £i 2s. One mile.—Mr. 'I'. C'armpiifs Overheard, list. 121b. (.1. M'Doiiuld). 1; .Mrs.'PSrain's. St. Amelia, lisl'. Tib.' <L. (i. M'Donald.l. 2;' Miss Drake's All's Well, JO.st." '(Drakol. " ;i. Ali-o started: 'J'nngatnnmhi, lOsl. l'iom a tine start Overheard and St. Amelia look command, but. on luruin;; thn lirst bend' the latter hail a. substantial[lend, which slin maiiitiUlied. for sonic distance, when Overheard moved up, and won easily by several length?. ' Time, lmin. 49 H-Sspc. ' •PAKATA MEMORIAL HANDICAP., of Jill, second horso ,i' 3 from the stake. Seven W. ' G. Hart's Clover, Bst. 121b. (C-Hart), 1; Mr. T. Carmont's Overheard, 10sl. Bib. (T. Carmpnt), 2;.Mr.. J. M'Donald's l\atipo, lOst. lib. (H. Carinont), 3. Also started: Maia, 'Bst. 71b. ; Aii even start saw Clover take command, lead throughout, and win easily. Time, lmiu.' 33sec. ■ , NUARARA HANDICAP, of' .£7. 10s., second horse U;2 from the stake. Five furlong—Mr. W. G. lfiirt's Paremnta, Sst. 71b. (G. Hart), 1; Mr. J. K. M'Donnld's Kntipo, lOst. 51b. (H. Carmont), 2. i'J'he only starters!'' Katipo'got the better of the.start, but was/soon overhauled by Paremata, ivlio' increased his lead and won coiuforlably. 'Time, linin. t l-ssec. FINAL SCURRY, of £7 Wα., .second hor.-c .K'frohi Iho stjike. four furlongs. -Mr. \V. (I.'Hart's Clnver. Sμ. 121b. ((.! 'Hurt), .1: Mr. .1. R. M'Donald's Kina, (ll , Donald). 2; ITri . Skipper's Forest Queen (A. HevaiO, :i. Also started: (,'hannnl, Bil. VJllj.; Uayliglit, Bst. Tib. ; Forest Queen, Ssl. 71b. From a bad start Forest Quei'ii yol away tirsf. Clover and Kiini handy. At the bend Clo;cr moved mi iiiiil'luuk i'.()ini|iMiid,n.n!l was,never headed, wiuniug uicely. Tirui*, jO»co» . '

STRATFORD RACES!" " (By Telegraph-Press Association.) Stratford, January 2. i'lir: second day of the Stratford races was held in showery weather. . There was a,-good iitliMiduiicc. The .sum of JCB4II was Ji"t through the (otalisator, making tli« total for the meeting a;i8.525, as against XUfiiii last year. The following are the results:— COUNTY HACK.-St. Gate, 1; Avaunco,2; St. Lnap,3. Also started: Muleteer, Murlitu, Kiwitahi. Won by a length. Time, lmiii. 18 L'-osec.' ■' CAUDIFT , ' STAKES. Draft, 1; Eoyal Dragoon. 2; St. Helena, 3. Also started: Rector Ciirl, St. Prior, Lady Gordon, ToIjias, Kaffir Queen, Galtee, Crawford, J opic, Master. Kilchcran. Won by a length.- Time, 55sec. DOMINION HANDICAP.-Minora, 1; le Koli, 2; Sandy Paul, 3. Also started: Simla*. Red Ijujjiii, Starboard. Won by a neck.- 'J.'imo, lmiu. - .18 l-ssec. MAKURI HURDLES.-Darby Paul, 1; Ambergris, 2; Clemency, 3. Also started: Brilliancy, Alluar, Jae'kman, Chase Mab, lorward, Rawinia. Won by a length. Time,. 3miii. • ' ■ LADIES' PURSE.-Clemoes, 1; Moahau, 2; Draft, 3. Also started: Silver Cluse, Brown Star, Maroo, Bonny Lass. Won easily. Time, lmin. 20scc. NUAEKE HANDICAP.-Red Lupin,-1; St. Rill, 2; Overtime, 3. These were the only starters.. Won by two lengths. Time, linin. IS. l-si=ec. STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP.Ngatiranui, 1; Bow Bells, 2; Glenfern, 3. Also started: Nukahu, Lady Svyan, Lady Loo. Won easily. Time, lmin. lfcee. TOKO WELTER.—Moahau, 1; Dover Straits, 2; Glen ; Tulloch, 3. Also started: Mimawhakaha, Cornelian, Confection. Won easily; Time,, lmiu. 34sec. RACES POSTPONED, (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Oamaru, January 2. Rain, completely spoiled tho holidays. The first day's racing of the Jockey Club's inaugural Smniner meeting, to have been held to-day, has .been postponed till tomorrow on account of the sodden nature of! tho course. WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB'S . MEETING. WINNING OWNERS. The .following is a list of winning owners at the Wairarapa Club's meeting:— Messrs. H. Whitney, .C3JO; H. Nee, JE3OO; W. .Smart, .£215;. W. Nidd, £110;. W. E. Bidwill,.i;los; Lance, Wood, £M; C. B: Pharazyn, iliJO; G. Hume, .£100; J. Ames, illOo; E. Lonergan, .£80; If. A. Dwyer, .£so; A. Rore, .£7O; C. de-.V. Tcschemaker-Shute, =£70; 11. Lavery, £20; I'. Hall. iIS;H. Hodge, ..£10; A. K, DnrTant, ilO; J. ■ M'Laiighlin, .£10; V. M'Ginn, £W; l>. W. Scally, JEW,- J. M. Cameron, .£10; W. Galbraith, .£10; W. 11. Ualley, .£10; Rupuhu To Hianga, .£10; total, .£1930.

The'financial results of tho Wairarapa Racing Club's raeetiug are reported to be very satisfactory. For several yeai-s past the club has been gradually reducing-a considerable overdratt on its working account, at the same time improving the appointments on the course, and at the present time its total liabilities arc only about JB2OO.