TARATAHI-CARTERTON RACES

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

TARATAHI-CARTERTON RACES

(By Telegraph.—Special Reporter.)

Masterton, December 26. Tho Taratahi-Cortorton. mooting was held to-day in beautiful weather. Speculation was brisk, a sum of ,£7377 being put through the machine. Tho racing was interesting, several very fine finishes marking the events. Results:— TRIAL PLATE, of 50 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Mr. T. M'Ewau's br. f. Astral, by Birkenhead—Astroid, 3yrs., (W. Kirk) 1 6 Mr. P. D. Hoult'a b. g. Muscadine, Bst. 121b (H. Hoult) 2 7 Mr. J. P. Fenwick'sbr. g. Elevated, Sst. lib (H. Kirk) 3 • Also started: 3 Merry Valo, Sst. 12lb. (R. Hatch); i Knightly, Bst. 41b. (G. Marchant); 11 Lunarian, Bst. lib. (Pickett); 8 Mary, Sst. 91b. (H. M'Mullen); 9 Merrimoa, Bst. 91b. (A. Watson); 2 Borsil, Bst. 91b. (E. Francis); 5 Listen, 7st. 131b. (T. Ca'tt). v From a fair start, Morry Valo was tho first to show clear, but, before a furlong was gone, Astral had taken charge, and, leading all tho way, won with tho greatest ease from Musoadine, who finished two lengths in front of Elevated, with Bomil and Knightly closo up. Time, lniin. 3sec. BELVEDERE HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. . Six furlongs. 1 Mr. C. F. Vnllance's b. in. Amber and White, by St. Ambrose—Dluo and White, Ivrs (T. Catt) 1 1 Mr. C. P. Collcrtoa's br. m. Miss Vera, Bst. 101b (B. Kirk) 2 2 Mr. Wiggins's g. m. Field Fare, 7st. 81b ; (D. M'Mullin) ,1 Also started: 3 Mediterranean, 7st. 131b. (W. Kirk). From a good start Miss Vera showed out, 1 but Amber and White got nhend, and led to tho finish, winning easily by two lengths from Miss Vera, who was a length clear of Field Fare. Time, lmiu. IGsec. WAIRARAPA COUNTY CUP HANDt CAP, of 150 sovs. 1 Ono milo and a quarter. 2 Mr. H. Nee's eh. h. Sir Knox, by Sir Laddo—St. Leger mare, 4yr«., Sst Bib (A. AVatson) 1 1 Mr.'W. Smart's b. g. Undecided, Gvr* 9st, 71b ',„., (K. Hakhi 2 i Mr. H. Hodge's blk, g. Bully Shan*oa. SyiSu 6st. 111b. ,„ (F, cress) 3

Also started: 3 Beacon, 7sl. Gib. (T. Catt).

Leapnki was the only withdrawal from tho Cup, leaving a field of four runners. Undecided was made a pronounced favourite, with Sir Knox also in demand. From an even start Bally Shannon and Beacon went to the front, with tho other two in close attendance. Bally Shannon led to tho straight, whore Undecided took charge, with Sir Knox putting in his claim. In a splendid finish Sir Khox beat the favourite by a head, with Bally Shannon two lengths away. The winner awl his rider were cheered on returning to the birdcage. Time, 2min. lOsec. TARATAHI HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Mr. S. J. Fitzmaurico's b. g. Merry Guy, by Merrie England—Delusion, Gyrs., Bst. 91b (B. Kirk) 1 3 Mt. A. Hntlmway's ch. m. Runawav Girl, 7st. 131b (W. Kirk) 2 5 Mr. M. Pnrcell's b. g. Sir Saracen, 7st. 51b, (D. M'Mullin) 3 Also started: 4 Panthoa, 9st. 31b. (T. Catt); 2 Lndino, 7st. 101b. (F. Cross); 7 Operation, 7st. slb. (C. Stone); 8 King's Choice, 7st. 51b. (D. M'Donald); 6 Regained, 7st. 511). (G. Marchmont). Merry Guy was quickest to begin from an even start, and with Runaway Girl made all the running. Halfway down tho straight Merry Guy shot out, and won with ease by three lengths, with Runaway Girl a similar distance in front of Sir Saracen. Time, lmin. 2 '4-osee. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Six

furlongs. 1 Mr. G. H. Hodge's b. g. Negative, by Birkenhead (imp.)— Film. Gvrs., 7st. 31b (G. Francis) 1 6 Mr. R. Cooper's br. g. Full Rate, 9st.

(J. Pickett) 2 2 Mr. C. B. Pharazvn's oh. m. Longstep, 7sf. 41b (M'Mullin) 3 Also, started: 3 Naumai, Sst. sll>. (R. Hatch); 4 Killaloo, 7st. 31b. (G. Marchmont); a Winning Post, Gst. 71b. (C. Stone).

There was-a lot of "playing up" at tho post, Full Rato and as usual being very unruly, but the start was nevertheless a good one. Negative, tho favourite, was out first, but was displaced by Killaloo and Winning Post. The field was bunched coming into tho straight, with Negative coming fast on the outside. In a great finish, Negative won by a nock from Full Hate, who was half a length clear of Longste'p. Time, lmin. 18sec. GLADSTONE HACK WELTER, of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Mr. R. Knox's br. g.' Overrate, by The Officer—Kiminor, aged, Bst. 111b. (A. Watson) 1 1 Mr. W. Smart's b. m. Big Blast, Sst. 71b. ; (R, HatclO 2 G Mr. W. C. Bennett's rn. m. Roval Maul, Bst. 21b (L. Coleman) 3 . Also started: 7 Black Reef, Sst. 81b. (F. Hoult); 8 Otakwra, Sst. 31b. (B. Kirk); 5 Lord Palmer, Bst. 31b. (G. Francis); 4 Indra, Bst. 2lb. (G. Marchmont); 3 Abcrcoed, Sst. (W.Kirk); 9 Renowned May, Sst. (T. Catt). .

From a good start, Overrate and Indra were tlio first to show out, with Big Blast lying tlvtrd. Overrate, well handled by Watson, led all the way, and. won with ease by four lengths from Big Blast, who was a length clear of Royal Maid. Time, Imin. 30sec;

DASH HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Four furlongs. 1 Mr. H. W. Clay's b. m. War Queen, by Field Battery—St. Winifred, „ Sjts., 9st (R. Hatch) 1 Mr. B, Knox's b. g. Otter, Bst. 31b.

(D. M'Mullin) 2 9 Mt. C. F. Vallanco's br. g. Merrio Land, 7st. 131b (T. Catt) 3 Also started: 3 Miss Augusta, Bst. lllb. ■W- Kirlcl); 7 Runaway Girl, 7st. lllb. (&. Marchrnont); B'Muscadine, 7st. lllb (F. Hoiilt); 6 Ladino, 7st. 81b. (F. Cross); 12 Lunarian 7st. 31b. (H. Pickett); 10 Cliatssl, 7st. 31b. G. F. O'Brien); 11 Operation, 7st. 31b. (C. Stone). From a. straggling: start, Miss Augusta and Memo Land were the first to show out with War Queen close up. The field was bunched entering the straight, but from ■this out War Queen went to the front and won by two lengths from Otter, who came from behind. Time, Msec.