AUCKLAND R. C. MEETING.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1633, 27 December 1912, Page 6

AUCKLAND R. C. MEETING.

BOBRIKOFF'S CUP. SOLTANO WINS THE GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES. .RECORD INVESTMENTS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.! Auckland, December 26. The Auckland Racing Club's Summer meeting opened to-day at Ellerslie, in perfect weather. The attendance constituted a record for a Cup meeting, fully 31,000 being present during the day. The course was in perfect condition, and the times generally were good. The totalisator handled £54,479, as against £48,002 10s. for the corresponding day last year.. The investments on the Cup totalled ,£11,402, which is a record for New Zealand. The newly-appointed stipendiary stewards

were present, but their duties were very light, there being no objectionable features. On returning to the scales, after winning the Cup, Bobrikoff was accorded a great reception,. the cheering lasting for quite two minutes. Results:— SHORTLAND PLATE, of 275 soys. One mile. i Mr. J. Williams's br. g. Royal Irish, by Soult—Asthore, iyrs., 7st. 131b. (O'Shea) 1 10 Mr. Geo.Dunnetfs ch. c. Devastation, by San Francisco—Dismay, 3yrs., 7st. 71b. (Stenning) 2 2.Mr. J. F. Marshall's b. h. Watchchain, by Cuirassier—Decoration, Sst. 21b :.... (C. Brown) 2 Also started: 8 Sea Pink, 7st. 131b.; 3 Bluestone, 7st. 131b.; 7 Cloudy Dawn, 7st. 131b.; 12 Duma, 7st. 131b.; 5 The Celt, 7st. 131b.; G Virtue, 7st. 131b.; 13 Elegance, 7st. lllb.; 11 Kaween. 7st. 71b.; 1 Parawai, 7st. lllb.; li Wairilu Rose, 7st. lllb.; 2 Glenflnnan, 7st. 71b. Devastation, Watchchain, Bluestone, and Wairiki Rosa were first away,, but, with a furlong covered, the first-named was well clear. Turning for home Devastation was in front, but, opposite the stand, Royal Irish and Watchchain challenged. Royal Irish passed the post a nock, to the good, with Watchchain half a length away. Kaween was fourth. Time, lmin. 41' 2-ssec.■ "'■: '

GEEAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKE'S, of 1090 sore., for two-jear-olds. Special weights. Six furlongs.

3 Mr. T. H. Lowry's br. c. Solta.no, by Soult—Monaquil, Sst. 101b.

i (P. D. Jones) 1 Mr. E. J. Watfs ch. c. Ja?on, by Achilles—Stepniak, Bst. 101b.

(L. Wilson) 2 Mr. H. F. Hall's b. f. Merry Roo, by Soult-Erey Eoe, Bst. alb.

(.T. Buchanan) 3 Also started: 9 Marshal M'Donald, Bst. 101b.; 8 Marconi, Bst. 101b.; 2 Nightwatch, Bst. 101b.; Mowbray, Sst. 101b.; 7 Martel, Bst. 101b.; 6 Tinopai, Bst. 51b. Merry Eoe was quickest away, but was soon supplanted in the lead'by Soltano, Mowbray, Jason, and Nightwatch being in the reaT. With two furlongs covered, Soltano was leading Martel by two lengths, with Merry Roo half a length further back. Turning into the straight Jason improved his position, and neaddd Martel, but Soltano stalled off tho challenge, and won easily by two lengths. Merry Bee was a length away, and Mowbray fourth. Nightwatch "was sixth. Time, lmin. 16se'c. ROBINSON HANDICAP, of 125 rots. Seven furlongs. 5 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's ch. .. g. Oxcnhope, by Obligado, 3yrs., „ Sst. 31b (W. Young) 1 8 Mr, C. W. Coleman's br. g. Mannwera, by Cuirassier—Natator, Gvrs., „ „ 7st - -"lb. (O'S'hea) 2 7 M £ ,?• J - inch's oh. f. Tripoli, by Obligado—Cyreiaca, Syrs.,

,; ,',,.■ (C. Brown) 3 „ Alsoi started: 2 Paoli Bst. 101b.; 1 Peg, ■Bst. Gib.; 9 Goodwin Sands, Sst. 21b.; 3 vestal. 7st. 71b.; 6 Silverlvte, 7st. 71b.; 13 Holdfast, 6st. 181b.; 12 St. Lewis, 6st! 131b.; i Antiphone, fist. 131b. j 11 Lady Jilgiya,.6st. 131b.; 10 Worcester, Gst. 131b. .. w . lth t , f , url °ng covered Tripoli was leading Holdfast, with the rest of the held bunched. Tripoli lod into the straight, but, opposite the main stand, Oxenhopa (on tho outside) closed on her and, m the race to the post, won by a quarter of a length from Mamnrera, who beat Tripoli, by a neck. Time, lroin. y 2-ssec..

AUCKLAND ' CUP, of 2000 soys. Two miles. 2 U l- I f- Lory's Mfc- g. Bobrikoff, •by Finland—Gossip, aged, Bst. 2lb.

, ¥ t n „ , , (F. D. Jones) 1 M u B o H. D udcr's rn. m. La R«ina, by boult—Qu«ra Anno,. Gyrs., 7st «J\ •i-™"va-;-"v' C J - B "dianan) 2 6 Ms. E. J. Watt's br, h. Midnight Sim,

by Multiform—La NotteTsst.

~ . , , (Wilson) 3 Also started: 5 Goldfinder, 9st. (Whittaker) ; 3 Bon Ton, 7st. 121b. (Deelev) • 7 Domino, Sst. 91b. (O'Shea); 1 Masterpiece, ?n m' < Er " er *>n); 10 Royal Soult, Bst. lib. (R. E. Brown); S Ngatiruanui, 7st. 41b. (Conquest); 9 Semolina, 6st. 71b (I rigger); 11 Tiresome, Gst. 71b. (W. I'crMasterpiece was the first to show out, but Semolina soon ran to the front, having a break of four lengths on the field when two furlongs had been covered, Bobrikoff being last. Passing the stand, Semolina led La lteina, Roval Soult Tiresome, Midnight Sun, Bon Ton, and Goldfinder, Bobrikoff being still a,long way m tho rear. Along tho back, La Ijoina. was on Semolina's quarters,' but Bobrikoff had started to movo up. and, half a mile froni home, La. Reina displaced Semolina. Ngatiruanui, Tiresome, and Bobrikoff were then handy. When the straight was entered, La Reina nrid Bobrikoff wero on terms, and the two cleared away from the field. La Iteina stuck gamely to her task, and a desperate raco resulted, Bobrikoff eventually winning by a neck Midnight Sun was eight lengths away, followed by Bon Ton, Ngatiruanui, Tireseme, Semolina, Royal Soult, Domino, Goldfinder, and Masterpiece. Time, 3min. 20sec. GRAFTON HURDLE RACE, of 275 sovs. Two miles. 6 Mr. H. S. Wilson's ch.jj. Don Quex, .. "St. 21b. ...... (W.D. Young 1 Mr. J. ■ C. S. Stevens's blk. m. Mis-. Explosion, 9st. 21b. (Mian) 2 7 Mr. W. S. Davidson's ch. g. Roservoir, flst. 81b (,L Jones) 3 Also started: Lloyds, list, lib.; 3 Golden Loop, list.; Waterworks, 9st. 91b.; 5 Nolius, ftst. 71b.; 8 Miss Ada, 9st. Nelius mndo tho early running, and, pasjingtho stand, had a commomliug lend. Tho fifth hurdlo, however, brought him down, and Miss Explosion dashed to the front. Tho latter looked a winnor at tho straight entrance, but Don Que* finished fast, and won ensily by two lengths." Time, 3min. 49seo. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Messrs W. G. and G. 1,. Stead's br.m. Culprit, by Charlemagne 11-C'ull-roy, 4yrß,, Bst, 41b ;.(W. louug) - 1 5 Mr. J. H. Walter's oh. g, Goldfdso. b» ;

Gluten—Gold Webb, 4yrs., 7st. Gib „ „ „ (P. O'Brien) 2 G Mr. E. Watt's ch. g. Ventura, bv Traquah—Sonoma, Syrs., Bst. 101b." ~ , , , (Wilson) 3 Also started: i Tact, 7st. 101b.; 2 Bleriof, Bst. 41b.; 11 Waiorewa, Bst. 21b.; 12 Jack Delaval, Bst. lib.; 8 Our King, Bst. 31b.; 3 Kakama, 7st 101b; i) Winning Way, 7st.'Blb.; 7 Potoa, 7st. 41b.; IS Apellon, 7st; 10 Tangiwai, Gst. 121b.; U Monoline, fist. 101b.

| Waiorewa was first away, attended by Cioldsize, but, with two furlongs covered, Ventura and Culprit were in trout. Tho pair led on to the straight, Culprit going on to win easily by half a length. Goldsize, who finished well, heat Ventura bv a neck. Our King was last. Time, lmin." 15 sec.

NURSERY HANDICAP, of 275 sovs., for two-year-olds. Kve furlongs. 1 Mr. T. H. Lowry's br. f. The Hague, by Stepniak—Pence, Bst, 31b. (F. D. Jones) 1 2 Mr. H. D. de Latour's b. f. Lady Alicia, by Obligado—Lady Alys, Bst. (Decley) 2 S Mcsdamcs I'oss and Stewart's br c. Soultikoff, by Soult—Hotcherina, vst. 61b.. (C. Brown) 3 Also started: 4 Unity, Bst. 121b.: 5 Loloma, Bst. 121b. Lady Alicia and The Hague were locked together all the way. The former 6tayed on well, and was only beaten by half o head. The third horse was three-quarters of a length away. Time, lmin. 2sco. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 275 govs. One mile. 1 Mr. J. E. Palmer's br. m. Labour Day, by Soult—Etlnam, iyrs., Bst. 51b (L. Wilson) 1 9 Mr. W. Montgomery' 6 br. f. Dido, by Soult—Lady Regal, Syrs. (O'Skea) 2 2 Mt. S. Bradley's b. h. First Wairiki, by Wairiki—Leo, 6yrs., 7st. 51b. (M'Mullen) 3 Also started.- 10 Sedition, 9st. 21b.; 7 Miss Winsome, Bst. lib.; 0 Master Wairiki, 7st. 121b.; 3 Wee Olga, 7st. 61b.; 5 Jolie Kile, '7st. 41b.; 4 Scorch, 7st. 41b.; 8 Taketuniu, fct. 81b.

Master Wairiki was left at tho post, while ScoTch got badly away, being last when the first furlong had been covered. First Wairiki was in front half-way down the straight, but was unablo to stall off Labour Day and Dido. The first horse .won by a length and a half, and the third was two lengths away. Time, lmin. 40sec.