TREHTHAM RACES.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1417, 18 April 1912, Page 7

TREHTHAM RACES.

AUTUMN MEETING. THE THOMPSON HANDICAP. GIPSY BELLE'S RACE. BRONZE WINS THE CHALLENGE STAKES. Ideal weather conditions prevailed 'fo the opening (lay of tho Wellington liacin Club's Autumn, meeting, ancl largo crowd journeyed to Trontham to witness th racing.- Among thoso present were: Th Prime Minister (lion. T. Mackenzie), tl\ minister for Kailways (Hon. A. M. Myers) and tho president of tho Now ZealaiK facing Conference (Sir George Clifford). Tiu> grounds, which .were in capital or der, boro a beautiful green, appearance and whilo the previous night's rain hai softened tho racing track, tho going wa: not what could be called heavy, nor ovei hold big. In the majority of tho events tho field; wore well up to the average, and sonn splendid racing was witnessed during th day, the finishes providing plenty of ex citement. A feature of tho sport ivas tin downfall of tho favourites in six of the eight events, tho winners in several ease: being rank outsiders. Tho principal event, tho North Island Challenge Stakes, was won by Bronze, who created a surprise by defeating the crack two-year-old, Autumnus. In the Thompson Handicap, none of the well-backed candidates gained a place, victory resting, with Clipsy -Belle, who just got homo ahead of Boanerges and Lady Moutoa, while in tho Railway Handicap, Merry Frank and Makara, who finished first and second, were both outsiders. Speculation on tho totnlisator was brisk throughout tho day, and the sum of .£!!),GBG 10s. passed through tho machine. This is considerably in excess of the amount («C13,055) put through on the first day of tho last Autumn meeting, when the weather conditions wore not favourable to a largo attendance. The following are tho results:— HE ST HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 100 sovs. For hacks and qualified hunters. Two miles and a half. ' 1 Messrs. M'Lellan Bros.' br. g. Bee. line, by Captain Webb—Beeswing, (iyrs., lOst. , (A. Julian) 1 2 Mr. J. Buckley's Dorando, list. 131b. (Hegarty) 2 8 Mr. ]I. J. Cameron's Glenmore, list. lib (Adams) 3 Also started: -1 Xavier, lOst. 21b. (Murtngh); 5 .Kosegrove, lOst.. (O'Connell); G Xante, lOst. (\Y\ J. Porter). l''rom a good start, Glenmore went to the front, and Jed over the water jump, but ho was passed by Rosegrove, ivho led down the back of the course, followed by Glenmore, Bceline, and Dorando in tliat order. Coming to the.stono wall, Glen- . more closed up again, and ho and Rosegrove took the stonewall, and tho double closely attended by Bceline. Tho last- ■ named rushed to the front as the last round was entered upon, and, drawing away, was not afterwards troubled. Ho won easily by half a dozen lengths from Dorando, who was fully ten lengths in front of Glenmore. Tho whole of tho candidates completed tho course. Time, smin. 37sec.. WAIWETU HANDICAP, of ' 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. J. Ryan's br. g. Con-the-Shaugh-raun, by Coronet—Clemain, 4yrs., Bst. 3lb : (C. Jenkins) 1 1 Mr. Highden's Blakeney, ast. Gl)>. (Oliver) 2 2 Mr. H. M'Manaway's Kill, Ss'i. alb. . , (Young) 3 Also started: 3 Turna,'sst. lSlBt (Evan). Con-thc-Shaugliraim and Bill "got away two lengths ahead of the other pair. Con-the-Shaughraun led all tho way, and won comfortably by three lengths from Blakeney, who was a couple'of lengths ahead of Bill. Time, lmin. 30scc. HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 6 Mr. J. Ames's br. f. Lady Kilcheran, by Kilcheran (imp.)— Livonia, 4yns„ ct. 811). (E. Berry) 1 8 Mr. F. S. Easton's Moutoa Girl, 7st. 121b (Wilson) 2 I Mr. Timi Puru's Toney, Bst. 21b. (W. Pricc) 3 Also started: 2 Manitau, Bst. 71b. (Jenkins): -7 Lady Volley, 7st. slb. (51b. allowance) (P. Campbell); 5 Lambton, 7st'. (Emerson); i Grandee,. 7st. (carried 7st. 21b.) (fl. Griffiths). Grandeo was quickest to begin, but before going a furlong ho was supplanted by lady Kilcheran, who was soon two lengths ahead of- Grandee,' after whom como Ldmbton and Toney. I,ady Kilcheran came into tho straight with a-good lead, and just lasted long enough to win by a ncck from'Moutoa Girl, who was a length and\ a half in front of Toney. Grandee was fourth, and Lambton fifth. Time, lmin. 30 4-ssec. THOMPSON* HANDICAP, of 500 soys., second horso to receive 75 sovs., and tho third horse 25 sovs. from, the stake, One mile. 10 Mr. J. Monk's b. m. Gipsy lielle, by Stepniak—Bello Clair, G.vk, Sst. lib. (C. Emerson) 1 8 Mr. Highden's br. h. Boanerges, by Pilgrim's Progress (imp.)—Pareni, syrs„ Bst. 81b. (A. Oliver) 2 II Mr. P. S. Easton's br. in. I.nily. Moutoa, by Soult (imp.)—Cecile, syrs.,- 6st. 101b., carried Gst. 111b. (11. 'Watson) 3 Also started: 1 Los Angelos, !)st. lllb.; (W. Young); 2 l/iidecided, !l»t. 31b. .(li. Hatch); 5 Dearest, Sst. Gib. (B. Deelev); 12 Byron, Sst. 51b. (I'', E. Jones) Midnight Sun, Bst. 311,. (Lowe); 15 Sir Knox,. 7st. 13ib. (C. Jenkins); 4 Sea Queen, 7st. lllb. (W. Price);"l+ Merrivonia, 7st.. 71b. (1!-. Berry); 3 Khamsin, 7st. 71b. (H. Tricklebank); 7 Mini, 7st. 51])., carried 7st. 71b. (W. liyan); 13 Odessa, 7st. 21b. (M. M'Donald); 9 Ngatiraunui, Gst. 7ib. (O'Shca); 1G Sir Solo, Gst. 71b. OV. Wejier).Ngatiraunui, who appeared to be caught in tho tapes, was last to begin. Sir S'olo showed out first, just clear of Gipsy Belle and Boanerges. Before they had gone a furlong Gipsy Belle was in - front, and passing the six-furlong post sho was racing clear of Boanerges and Sir Solo, after whom came. Undecided antl Byron, with Sir Knox tailed off last. Tho order was tho same a furlong later, except that Khamsin i'Ud Los Angelos had run past Byron. Coming to the three-furlong post, Gipsy Belle Jed by nearly three lengths from Boanerges and Sir Solo, with Los Angelos, Sea Queen, Undecided, and Lady Jfoutoa at the head of tho others. At the di.stanco Boanerges and Lady Moutoa closed on Gipsy Belle, but the latter lasted long enough to win by a short neck from Boanerges, who was a neck in front of L(idy Montoa. Sir Solo was fourth, and then came Undecided, Dearest, Los Angelos, Sea Queen, and Odessa. Time, lmin. 42 Msec. NORTH _ ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, of ■ 550 sovs., second horse to receivo 75 sovs., and the third horso 25 sovs. from tho stake, a further sum of 50 sovs. to be deducted from the stnke, and apportioned for the encouragement of breeders. I'or all ages. Weight-for-age, with penalties. Seven furlongs. 8 Mr. Highden's b. f. Bronze, by Peild Battery—Our Lady, 3yrs„ 9st. Gib. (A. Oliver) 1 1 Sir George Clifford's b. c. Autummis, by Treadmill—Gold Leaf, 2yrs„ Sst. lib. (!''. E. Jones) 2 1 Sir George Clifford's br. f. Browit Owl, by Treadmill—Glenowlet, 2yrs., Gst. 131b (Emerson) 3 Also started: 3 Jan, 7st. lib., carried 7st. Gib. (IS. Deeley); t Bon Ton, 7st. lib. (O'Shoa). Bon Ton was first away, followed by Bronze and Jan. Alter two furlongs had been covered Autummis drew alongside Bon Ton, and a furlong later drew to the front. ■ Autummis led into the straight, whore tho field closed up. In an exciting finish Bronze won by a lon» neck from Autumnus, who was a head in front of Brown Owl. Time, lmin. 2!) .t-ssoe. PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. For two-year-olds. l'ivo furlongs. 1 Hon. .T- D. Ormoiid's b. g. Haskyne, bv Birkenhead '(imp.)— Outer, 7M. . (flit, (L. \\ llson) 1 7 Mr J. M'Lnughlin's Eocene, 7;t. 91b. V . . (W. Price) 2 3 Mr, J. E. M'Donald's Styx, Bst. 101b. "• (Telford) 3

Also started: 2 Stepney, Bst. lib. (Deeley); 5 Peroneal, Bst. jib. (Jenkins); II Obligalit, 7st. lOlb.(Ryau); •( Glenfiunnii, Tst. 81b. (Emerson); anil 8 JJon Soil', "si. (O'Shea). Stepney anil Eoceno wero <|iiickost to begin, while Gleiitiiinan was I a-t to leave llio barrier. Stepney and Eocene led into tlio straight, followed by Itaskvno and Styx. lln.sk.viio won easily by two lengths from Eocene, who was a length in t'rout of Styx. Obligaut wn.s fourth, and lion Soir iiftli. Time, lmin. .'I 1-jsee. BAIT,WAV HANDICAP, of MO yov.-., .second horse to receivo -10 so vs., and • tlio third horse 20 sovs. from tlio stake. Six furlongs. S Mr. W. Smart's br. g. Merry Frank, • by Merriwec—Valois, ovrs., fist. 71b. (W. Bell) 1 r 0 ifr. J. Harle's Maknra, fist. 12lb. % (H. Watson) 2 s 1 Messrs. W. C!. and G. L. Stead's r, Biindieni, Bst. 81b. ...(W. Young) 3 3 ■ Also started: 7 Full Kate, Sst. 101b. (F. TI. Jone>); 2 Bootlo, Bsl. .(lb. (I'. J). Jone,s); i 'i'lieodore, Bst. lib. (1!. Lowe); 5 > Bluo T,nki>, 7st. 3lib. (Ryan); I! Inenrii, 1 7st. 51b. (Emerson); and !) I.ongstep, list. 71b., carried (is!. 131 b. (O'.Siiea). Bootlo was first away, followed bv Theodore, Bandiera, and Makara, while j was left at the post and took. 1 iio part in the race. Bcotle led past the ! half-mile post, nearly two lengths ahead l of Bandiera, who was followed by .Theodore and Makara. Entering the "straight Bandiera had the measure of Bootle. but he was immediately challenged by Makara > on the outside and Jferry Frank on the ) rails. A good finish resulted in favour . of Jferry Frank by a head from Makara, , who was a length in front of Bandiera. ' Bootlo was fourth, Blue Lake fifth, and Inenrii last. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec. 1 TINAKORI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 7 Mr. H, Whitney's b. g. Mount Vic--1 toria, by Signalman—Primula, 3vrs., 7st. 31b. ..: (M. M'Donald) 1 1 -Mr. W. K. Tfidwill's Distinction, 7si. 71b., carried.7st. 81b. ... (W. Price) 2 2 Mr. J. If. I'rosser's Dirge, Bst. 91b. (Emerson) 3 Also started: 4 Thrive. Ost. (Jenkins); 7 Amaru, Bst. (E. T.owe); 3 Semapriore, 7st. I2lb. (Ityan); 5 Ohinee, 7st. (O'Shea); 10 Dogfish, 7.st. (M'lntosh); 6 Abercoed, list. lllb. (W. Welleri; !l War Queen, Ost. lllb., carried 7st. 31b. (Clay). Won by a .short head. Dirge was four lengths away third, a, head in front of Dogfish. Time, lmin. 1G l-osec. HQOFBEATS. THE FORM AND FAVOURITISM. OFF-DAY FOR BACKERS. Boeline, who had the services of A. Julian, was made a. firm favourite in the Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase, and tho Captain Webb gelding, who jumped splendidly throughout, won comfortably at the finish. Glenmore, who made most of the early running, tired badly at the linish, and was a poor third. Dorando, who was kept a long way out of it for the first mile anil a half, finished well, but had no chance with the winner, llosegrovc, who was running. well, received a somewhat severe bum]) from Glenmore as they umped .the donblo together, and ho fell back at that stage. Xante, who was ridden by W. J. Porter (recently returned from .Melbourne), shaped in a promising manner, and appears good enough to win a steeplechase later in tho season. Only four horses went to the post for tho "Waiwetu Handicap, for which Blaltcney was made a warm favourite. He did not get away very well, and never had a chance of extending Con-the-Shaughraun who led from start to finish. The winner, who had registered a smart gallop over | three furlongs yesterday morning, was the i outsider of .the field, but carried nearly as imic'h money a-s Turna and Rill. He was | ridden by C. Jenkins, who received an ovation on returning to scale. Kill, who finished third, raced well for six furlongs, and is evidently coming back to form. 'I'lie start of the Silverstrcam Handicap was considerably delayed, owing to Lady Kilcheran running away after reaching ■ the starting post. While being led round she pulM'hof head out of the bridle, and . dashed of? into the trees at the south end - of the course. It was some five or ten minutes before she was caught. However, when she was taken back to the start again she was none the worse for her experience, for soon after the barrier was released she was seen leading the field, and she stayed in front long enough to win. by t a narrow margin from Moutoa Girl. With the exception of Lady Volley, tho winner was the outsider of the field, and her backers, besides having more than the usual amount of excitement for their money, received a handsome dividend. It looked, however, as if Moutoa Girl was milortunate to lose, for she did not appear among the leaders until well into the straight, and then, though she finished about twice as fast as the winner, she was just too late to win. Toney, tho favourite,, held a nice position throughout, but never looked like winning.

It is just ten jear.s since the Porirua stable, won the Thompson Handicap bv tlfe.nid of o.*ti,'ik. In the interval, Trainer Prosper has sent lo (ho post' for this'race such good performers as Bxiiioor, Ohoorka, Gold Crown, Marguerite, Gold Crest, All Red. Lady Medallist, and Dearest, but, not until yesterday, has the slako again fallen to an inmate of the stable, hi yesterday's field of sixteen runners none of tho candidates looked better'than Gipsy Belle, but, notwithstanding this, the Stepniak mare was one of the outsiders of tho field. This was 110 doubt due to the fact that she had never ivon over tho distance, and was regarded us essentially a sprinter. But, as has been proved in the case of Armlet and other less notablo performers, it does not always do to write ;v candidate out 011 that account. And so it happened yesterday that Gipsy lieile, niceiv handicapped, and with the going (0 her liking, led the field home, and saw the journey out, although another ten yards would have proved too far for her. Boanerges, who was only beaten by a neck, was finishing much faster than the winner, an'd so was Lady Jfoutoa, who finished close up third. Many therefore expressed (lie opinion that Gipsy Hello, wns fortunate to win, hut, in tho caso of Boanerges at all events, it has to bo remembered that Oliver has the best opportunity of understanding tho horse, and probably got him to finish more generously than any other horseman could have done. Outsido the placed horses, Sir Solo ran a very good race, and so did Undccided. I.os Angelos showed up prominently just before reaching tho straight, but tho going did not suit him with his heavy impost. Khamsin, Sea Queen, anft liidnight Sun shaped disappointingly, and Byron, who raced in bandages, never looked a likely winner. Dearest finished sixth, but she was another who was scarcely suited by the' going.

When the scratcliings for the North Island Challenge Stakes were announced, only five candidates remained to go to the post. The Chokebore stable, with two such smart juveniles as Autnmuus and Brown Owl to represent it, was considered to have a gooi} hold 011 tho stake. About two-thirds of the money on tho machine was.invested on UlO bracket, but backers were having an "off" day, and, in.tho woight-for-age event, as in the handicaps, their judgment was all astray. The. race resulted in a splendid finish, and Bronze brought olf a surprise by finishing a neck in front of the Chokebore pair. It must be said, however, that Brown Owl, who is noted as a slow beginner, got away very badly, and her jockey did not appear to bo under tho impression that lie had any chance of overhauling Bronze, niul much loss Autunmus. Considering, however, that Bronze has recently been racing over a distance, it was an exceptionally brilliant performance for her id carry the maximum penalty, and defeat the two-year-olds. Tho victory wn.s warmly applauded, as Bronze and Iter rider returned to scale.

111 the Plnnket Nursery Handicap, Hasfcynp. was made a slightly belter favourite than Stepney, and, on this occasion, backers had the satisfaction of seeing the favourite come in at the right end of tho field. On the other hand, Stepney, who carried nearly as much money as ihe winner, and who was one of the , first away, failed to gain a place.

Scratcliings reduced the field for the Railway Handicap to nine starter*. Bandieva. who had been a strong favourite in ihe double*, was not deserted by backer?. On the contrary he was made tho warmest favourite »f the day. but h» wa* doomed to defeat. Bootle ami Theodore were fii'-f away, and file pace «n* solid from tho star!, but nol, too solid for Bandiera lo get to (he front when the .straight wa* reached. He (lieu appeared to bo going so well thai the race seemed all over. At the distance, however, it was seen that both Maknra nnd Merry Frank we to. challenging tb.« far*

I ourite, <iiul, ill tlio Willi Ixitli of them boat liirn home, Merry Frank returning the largest dividend of tlio il«y. Incuru, who was fairly well backed, never showeil up, niici finished lust, while f.ongstcp, who caused some trouble at the .start, teas eventually loft at tlio post, ami took mi part in tlio race. .... In the concluding event, Distinction ami Dil'go were tlio candidates most m <Jeim.'iml, but neither of the pair proved tho winner. At the start. Uhinee, .Mount \ ictoria mid Distinction were first to show out. When they were fairly in the straight, Distinction ami Mount \ ictoria drow away, and vacod nock nud .licclv the post.* Mount Victoria won bv a head from Distinction, while (he others were beaten oil'.

SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS. Mr. .T. 11. Pollock has declared .the following handicaps far events on the second day (Saturday) of the Wellington Racing Club's autilmn meeting :— SECOND HACIv AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE. 100 sovs. Two miles and a half. St. lb. lb. Dorando 12 1 Stourton ... 911 13eelino • ...... 11 5 Znntc f 7 Nedra 11 3 Rosegrove ... 9 < Gleninoro .... 11 0 Hilt Bass .... 9 J Appin 10 4 Sowman ■' < Xtivier 911 Spaniard ... 'J < Silver Cluse 911 HUTT HANDICAP, 150 sovs. One mile. St. lb. . st. lb. Gipsy 8e11e... 10 (I Master Sylvia 8 1) Coromandel !) 12 Sir Solo 8 9 Bandiera ... 5 lii Kuuroii S 7 Sea Queen ... !) !l St. Felix 8 ( St. Toney .... 9 7 JTgatiraunni 8 4 Mini 9 7 Avaunce ... 8 0 Countermine 9 3 Llanwern ... 8 0 Kill 9 5 laily „ „ Golden. Loop i) 3 Kilchcran ... 8 0 Lady Moutoa 9 3 Clemoes .... 8 0 l'lingot ..... 9 0 Fashion Plate 8 0 Ariom 8 12 Penza 8 0 Blakency ... 811 Alma 8 j) Turna 8 10 MURITAI HANDICAP. 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. St. lb. lb. Ngatiraiinui 9 0 Mallard .... S '• St. Peters- Gleufern ... 7 9 b\irg 9 0 Te Waharoa 7 S Avaunco ... 812 Taiwura ... 7 ■> Bonnie 80y... 8 10 Mediterranean i 1 1 Lord Renown 8 7 Lady Volley II 13 Manitau ■ ..; 8 5 Grandee .... II 13 Moutoa Girl 8 5 Dogfish t! L.i Toney 8 5 Lambton ... li 7 Lady Otaraia. G 7 Kilcheran ... 8 4 BELMONT HANDICAP. 100 sovs. Six furlongs. • st. lb. St. lb. Thrave 9 0 Ceylon 7 5' Dirgo 810 Lady Volley 7 1 Monologue ... 8 9 Ariathtia .... 7 3 Gay Lawless 8 9 Lady Nolan (i 7 Mount Vic- Lambton (i 7 toria 8 4 Ohinco 0 7 Distinction ... 8 2 War Queen... (i 7 Amaru 7 12 Borsil (1 7 ~ Semaphore ... 7 9 Patroness ... (i 7 Glent'ern ... 7 9 Abercoed b' 7 Te Waharoa 7 8 autumn Handicap, of 100 sovs. One mile and threo furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Los Angelos... 910 Mira 7 2 Undecided ... 9 2 Countermine 7 2 Bronze 9 0 I?ill l> 13 Buunsrges ... 812 Golden. Loop (ill Masterpiece... 8 f> Julian (ill Dearest ...... 8 2 Ariom (i 10 Byron 7 13 Mnlga Bill ... G 10 Midnight Sun 7 13 Odessa (i 10 Coroinandel... 7 9 "Wnipiinui ... « 7 Sir Knox 7 7 FJingot (i 7 Labour Day 7 G St. Felix (i 7 Sea Queen ... 7 (i Sir Solo (i 7 The Rover ... 7 1 Fashion Plate (i 7 Lady Maugaroa, ... G 7 Menschikoff 7 2 Llanwern ... G 7 Merrivonia... 7 2 PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. ■ St. lb. St. lb. Winning Way 8 13 Stepney 7 10 Gnome 813 Obligant ... 7 7 : Styx' . 8 ID' Master • Jvil- - Haskyno ... 8 G clieran 7 7 ■hui 8 4 Gienfinnon ... 7 3 Bon Ton 713 Daybreak ... 7 3 Bocene 7 13- Bon Soir ' G. 30 Peroneal 711 Elevated .... 6 7 SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Glatliole 9 0 Merrie Frank 7 G Gipsy 8e11e... 9 0 Makara 7 G Culprit 8 12. Merrivonia... 7 5 Bandiera ... 812 Ineitrn 7 1 Full Rate ... 8 7 Master Sylvia G 13 Bootle 8 3 Con the St. Toney ... 8 3 Shaughraun Gl2 Bvron 8 2 Longstep .... G 7 Theodore ... 8 1 Blakeney ... G 7 Heatherbrae 8 0 Beacon G 7 Labour Day •7 13 Negative G 7 Khamsin ... 710 Aloha, G 7 Blue Lake ... 7 8

WANGANUI J.C. WINTER MEETING. Owners arc reminded that nominations for the Wanganui Jockey Club's winter meeting close to-morrow evening, with the club's secretary, Mr. Win. Hall. SYDNEY STOCK SALES. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, .April 17. At tile stock sale. o , <111 account: of \V. Ttynn. of New Zealand, a Birkenhead — Fullaloo colt realised 271 guineas.