TRENTHAM RACES.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1891, 28 October 1913, Page 5

TRENTHAM RACES.

- - < : « : CONCLUDING DAY; \ — ' ' MERRY ROE'S CHAMPION PLATE, RUNAWAY VICTORY. LADOGA WINS PEARCE HANDICAP, joaprr fined £20. 'Record attendances, reoord fields, fend record returns from all sources Were features of the Wellington Racing Club's Spring Meeting; whic(h concluded at Trentham yesterday. Fino .weather again favoured the fixture, and a I very large crowd gathered on tho lace-course, ljho3e present inoludiiig His 'Excellency the Governor (the Earl of Liverpool) and party, .prominent politicians and leading sportsmen from. all parts of New Zealand. The aooeptonoes received for tie sepond day's events were mucn larger than Usual, and the racing waß of a good standard: Principal interest centred m tho Champion. Plate, a weight for ago event, which attraoted. a fine lot of horses representative of the best class m the leading racing districts of tho JDominion. viotoiy rested with' the Auckland three-year-old. Merry Roe, who set a very warm paoe from tho start, and never gave any of her op- ' ponents a After the race, tho winner was led on to the Lawn, where the trophy attached to • the race was presented to her owner, Mr. F. Hall, of Gisborne. . . "During the day, the olub's judioial committee met to inquire into certain matters connected with the first day's raoing. An outcome of their meeting was that tie Auckland jockey, J. O'Shea, was fined £20, the stewards holding that when riding Chime in the AVellesloy Stakes, be was guilty of careless or vicious riding." Speculation on the totalisator was exceedingly brisk, and during the day the sum of £37,207 ?os. was passed through the machine, making a total of £62,870 10s. for the two days. This amount tfhoHS a considerable increase on last year's total of .Details of the racing are as follow: — : TARARUA HANDICAP, of 140 sovs., second'horse, to receive 30 sovs., and third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. One mils. 8 Mr. C. Renault's blk. o. Guiding Way, by Fontenoy—Guiding Star, 3yrs., 7st. 41b., less 51b. allowanco (H. Young) 1 5 Mr. H. L. Jackson's Imarose, 6st. 71b. (A. Reid) 2 1 Mr. F. S. Easton's Princess Mou-, toa, 7st. 61b. (R. Berry) 3 Also started: 2 Master Lupin, Bst. 21b. (T. Pritchard): 4 Kooya, Bst. (E. Lowe); 3 Lady Nolan, Bst. (W. Bell); 7 San Wai, 7st. 101b. (L. Wilson); 6 Somniform, 7at. 41b. (J. O'Shea) j 11 Top Note, '7st. (R. Hunt); 10 Borsil, 6st.' 121b., carried 7st. lib. (G. Francis); 6 Rexor, 6st. 101b., caixied 6st. 181b. (W. O'Halloran); 12 Sartovna, 6st. 71b. (K. Lambess). Winner trained by A. Atwood. . Master Lupin, Borsil, and Princess Moutoa were the first to beoome prominent, but, when the field 1 ' settled down. Lady Nolan, Sartovna, and Princess Moutoa were raoing abreast, ahead of Master Lupin, while Somniform was tailing the field.' At the five-furlongs post Princess Moutoa and'"Sartovna were clear of a bunched field. Princess Moutoa 'led into the straight, but.was at ones challenged by Guiding Way and! Imarose, while Master Lupin was' showing up on the inside. A great race' to the_ post resulted in favour of Guiding Way, who was a head in front of Imarose. A head further away followed Prinoess Moutoa, while Master Lupin was close up fourth. Time, lmin. 43 l-sseo. SECOND HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 140 sovs., second'horse to receive 30 sovs., and the third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. For hacks and' qualified hunters. Two miles and a half. 1 Mr. E. Short's b. g. Gondolier, by Gipsy King—Australian mare, aged, lOst. 121b. ... (L. Traill) 1 8 Mr. M. Hehir's Himitangi, lOst. . (M'Sweeney) 2 '4 Mr. J. Bull's Addnought, lOst. 111b i (I. Tutchen) 3 Also started: 7 Master Webb, lOst. Bib. (J. Doery); 6 Grit Lawless, lOst. 51b. (T. Kent); 6 Kingsway, lQst. 51b. (F. Douglas); 8 Fond Memory/ lOst. 31b. (H. Webb): 9 Makiri lOst. lib. (D. Cameron); 2 Silver Monarch* lOst. (S. Crawford): 10 Major Webb, 9st. 121b. (H. Futcner). Winner trained by 'A. Atwood. Kingsway took up the running from Silver Monarch, Gondolier, and Makiri. "The last-named fell at the third fence (sod wall). Crossing the spar fence the firstJime, Kingsway led from Gondolier, Master Webb, Silver' Monarch, ana Addnought. Tho order was much the same as the field came over the double brush in front of tho stand, except that Silver Monarch had dropped bncK, and Himitangi had run up into fifth position. Going down the back the last time, the field closed up. Kingsway fell at the post and rails, leaving Gondolier leading from Himitangi, Master Webb, _ and Addnought. Gondolier maintained the lead, and won by two lengths from Himitangi, who was four lengths ahead 'of Addnought. Tho only others to complete the course were Major Webb 'and Grit Lawless. Time, 6min. 83sec. SPRING TRIAL STAKES, of 100 sovs., second hoi-so to receive 10 sovs. from the stake. Special' weights. Six furlongs. . . 8 Mr. F. Armstrong's b. f. Adroit, by Field Battery—Trix, 4yrs., Bst, 21b (B. Deeley) 1 1 Mr. Maiton's Pavlova, 7st. 31b. (J. O'Shea) 2 5 Mr. A. J. Shearsby's Ngarua, 7st. 51b (R- Berry) 3 Ako started: 9 Otakura, Bst. 71b. (A. Oliver); 2 Vocation, Bst. 71b. (F. D. Jones): 7 Hollenois, Bst. 21b., carried Bst. 31b'; (W. Young); 10 Chillies, 7st. Blt>. (G- Francis); 13 Toione, 7st. 81b., less • 51b. allowance (C. Kennedy); 6 Anguish, 7st. 51b. (K. Lambess); 4 Ardent, 7st. 51b., carried 7st. 71b. (J. Buchanan); 11 Charlerose, 7st. 51b. (A. Reed); 8 Mouette, 7st. 3lb. (W. Bell), and 12 Miss Lena, 7st. 31b (O'Halloran). Winner trained by A. J. Shearsby. "When the field settled down, Pavlova was leading from Mouette, Ngarua and Adroit. At the three furlongs post, Adrbit had run into second place behind Pavlova, the pair being clear of the field. An exciting finish resulted In favour of Adroit by a head from Pavlova, who was about three lengths ahead of Ngarua. The next to finish were Vocation and Mouette. Time, imin. 15 3-ssec. PEARCE HANDICAP, of 800 sovs; second horse' to receive 40 sovs., and the third horso 20 sovs. from the stake. One mile. 1 Mr. P. Soames's b'. g. Ladoga, by Sir Laddo—Happy Maid, 4yrs., 6st. 91b., carried 6st. 111b. (R. Berry) 1 8 Mr. A'. Atwood's b. c. Expect, by Advanoe—Endeavour, 4yrs., Bst. 81b. ~ (W. Young) 2 19 Mr. D. Hughes's br. g. Nuatiranmi, by Maniapoto—Secrecy, 6yrs., 7st. 41b. (K. Lambess) 3 Also started: 10 Mira, Pst. 01b. (A. Oliver); 13 Cheddar, Bst. 61b. (L. Wilson) ; 10 Passadcna, Bst. 'lib. (V. Lee); 4 Kilrain, Bst. 21b. (F. E. Jones); 14 Bvron, Bst. (C. Price); 7 Awalion, Bst,. (W. Bein ■ 9 Ariom. 7st. 131b. (J.

Buchanan);' 38 Odessa, 7st. 111b. (T. Pritchard); 5 Merrie Frark, 7st. 111b. (M. M'Donald); 2 Glenfinnan, 7st. 111b". (B. Deeley); 16 Tree Lucerne, 7st. 101b. (H. Goldfinch); 12 Dearest, 7st. 81b. (O'Halloran); 11 Lady Moutoa, 7st. 61b. (H. Young): 6 Parky, 7st. 51b. (J. O'Shea); 17 Imagination, 7st. 41b. (H. Lowo); 15 Seatondalo, 7st. 21b. (R. Hunt); 8 Lady Laddo 7st. lib. (A. Reid). Winner trained by J. Ayres. Considerable delay oocurred at tho start, and eventually Lady Moutoa was badly left. When tho field settled down the leaders were Parky, Dearest, Cheddar and Expect, with Glenfinnan and Ariom last. At tho five furlong post, Dearest was leading from Expect, Parky, Ngatiraunui, and Tree Lucerne. A little further On Expoct took charge of affairs, and ho led into the straight from Byron, Dearest, Ngatiraunui, Ladoga and Awahou. At the distance, Ladoga had the measure of tho field, and, on going on, lie won by a bare length from Expect, who was a length and a-quarter in front of Ngatiraunui. Byr<Jn was fourth, Awahou fifth, Kilrain sixth, Imagination seventh, and Tree Lucerne and Lady Moutoa last. Time, lmin.. 42 3-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 250 eqvs.; second horse to receive 35 sovs., and the third horse 15 60vs. from the stake. For two-year-olds Four furlongs. • 2 Mr. J. B. Raid's b. f. Charmilla, by . Charlemagne II. —Armilla, 7st. 61b. (R. Berry) 1 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Hyettus, . ' Bst. 41b (Buchanan) 2 3 Mr. T. H. Lowry*s Balboa. 7st. 81b. .' (J- O'Shea) 3 Also started:' 6 Gold Spray, 7st. Ulb. (Doeley) 9 Columbus, 7st. 111b. (Pritchard); 5 Consultation, 7st. 41b. (H. Lowe); 10- Redligfrt, 7st. ;41b. (O'Halloran): 7 Martian Princefis, 7st. 41b. (K. Lambess); 4 Prelusive, 7st. 41b. (A. Reid), and 8 Wahine, 7st. 41b. (W. Bell). Winner trained 'by M. Hobbs. . . " Martian Princess ana Balboa lo3i ground at the start." Hyettus took up the running, followed by Charmilla and Columbus. When fairly into the straight Charmilla assumed the lead, and finishing full of running, won by three lengths from Hyettus, wno was three-parts of a length in fiont of Balboa. The next to finish were Columbus and prelusive. Time, 481-ssec. CHAMPION PLATE, of 800 sovb. (a oup valued at 100 sovs. and 700 sovs. in'specie); second horse to receive 100 sovs., and the third horse 50 sovs. from the stake. Weight for age. One mile and a quarter. 1 Mr. F. Hall's b. f. Merry Roe, by Soult—Erry Roe, 3yrs., 7sfc. 61b. (J. O'Shea) 1 i Sir Geo. Clifford's b. c. Autumnus, by Treadmill— Goldleaf, 4yrs., 9st. (B. Deeley) 2 6 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's br. g. , Emperador, by Charlemagne II — Lady "Wayward 11, 4yrs., Bst. 111b. (W. Young) 3 Also started: 7 Los Angelos, 9st. lib. (H. Telford); 5 Bronze, Bst. 131b. ,(A. Oliver); 8 Peroneal, Bst. 91b. (M'Donald) ; 1 Bleriot, Bst. 91b. (J. Buchanan); 8 Soltano, 7st. 111b. (L. Wilson); 2 Bonny Helen. 7st. 6lb. (R. Berry); 9 Immer, 7st. olb. (A. Reid). (Winner trained by E. J. Rae.) Los Angelos was the last to leave the mark, the pace being set by Merry Roe and Peroneal. Going round the; first bend, the order was Merry Roe, Peroneal, Bonny Helen, Immer, and Soltano, with Bleriot whipping in the field. At the mile post Merry Roe was leading by a couple of 'lengths from Bonny Helen, and then in a clustor followed Soltano, Immer, Peroneal, and Emperador. As they raced down the back Merry Roe increased her lead and she raced past the six furlongs post four lengths ahead of Soltano j who was followed by Bonny Helen, Peroneal, and Immer. Before reaching the half-mile post Soltano was done with, and Autumnus gave chase to Morry Roe. The latter had a clear lead coming into the straight and she lasted long enough to win by three parts of a length from Autumnus, who. was a clear length ahoad of Emperador. Next in order came Immer, Bonny Helen, Los Angelos, Bronze, Peroneal, and Bleriot, with Soltano last. Time, 2min. 8 4-sseo.—a record for the race. RUAHINE . HANDICAP, of 120 bovs. ; , second horse to receive 20 ,sovfl., and the third horse 10 sovs. from ■ the stake.' Six furlones. 4 Mr. A." Alexander's b.' f. Sunbird, by Martian—Mary of Argyle, 3yrs., 7st,, less slb. allowance, (H. Young) 1 8 Mr. A. J. Fitzmaurice's Merry Guy, Bst. 61b. ..; ,(J. Buchanan) 2 6 Mrs. R. Buckman's Lady Louisa, 9st.'2lb. (V. Lee) 3 Also started: 3 Secret Link, Bst. 121b. (A. Oliver); 5 Toa Tere, Bst. 61b. (C. Price); 1 Rewi Poto, Bst. 61b. (B. Deeley); 2 Iliad's Hero, Bst. 51b. (Wi Young); 10 Sir Moutoa, 7st. 111b. (T. Pritchard); 11 Princess -Flo, 7st. 91b. (M. M'Donald); 7 Bertrada, 7st. 71b. '(W. Bell); 15 Courtly, Tst. 41b. (R. Berry); 9 Prince Laddo, 6st. 131b. (A. Reid); 14 Cadonia, 6st. 131b., less 61b. allowance (Roy Reed); 12 Elevated, 6st. 121b. (N. Cress); 16 Hoopoe, 6st. 101b., less 31b. allowance (G. Castle); 13 Melpomene, 6st. 71b. (K. Lambeas); 17 Sarbonite, 6st. 71b., carried 6st. 13ilb. (H. Goldfinch); 18 Arrahna, 6st. 71b. Winner trained by F. Tilley. Lady Louisa and Merry Guy wore responsible for tho whole of tho running, and they led into tho straight, followed by Sunbird. A great race .up the straight resulted in Sunbird ginning by a head from Merry Guy, who'was half a length in front of Lady Louisa. Then followed Rewi Poto and Toa Tere. Time, lmin. 16 3-ssec. NAI' NAI HANDICAP, of 150 sovs/; second horse to receive 35 sovs. and the third horse 20 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 7 Mr. E. J. Watt's b. g. Tattorley, by Birkenhead —Tatters, 3yrs., 7st. 121b (L. Wilson) 1 1 Mr. A. Alexander's Patronale, Bst. 81b ; (B. Deeley) 2 15 Mr.' C. W. Williams's Glenfern, 6st. 71b (K. Lambess) 3 Also started:,s, Bon Reve, 9st. 31b. (F. E. Jones); 7 Culprit, Bst. 101b. (F. D. Jones); 2 Ermengarde, Bst. 61b., carried Bst. 71b. (A. Oliver): 8 Altcar, Bst. 41b. (J. Buchanan); 6 Kaniki, Bst. 31b. (C. Price); 4 Peronilla, 7st. 121b. (M. M'Donald); 12 Mt. Victoria, 7st. 81b. (T. Pritchard); 10 Beldame, 7st. 31b. (J. O'Shea); 11 Kilts, 7st. lib. (R. .Berry); 14 Leapuki, 7st. (G. Francis); 13 Styx, 7st. I (W. O'Halloran) ; 9 Suratura, 6st. 71b. (A. Reid); 3 Aratiatia, 6st. 71b., carried 6st. 111b. (W. Bell). Winner trained by T. Quinlivan. Patronale was'first to show out, but he lost his position at the end of a furlong. Tattorloy then took up the running, and led round the bend, into the straight, followed by Aratiatia, Patronale, and Beldame. In the run to the post Tatterley held his own, and won by a bare length from Patronale. ' The latter was a head in front of Glen--1 fern, who finished very fast on tho out--1 side. Aratiatia was fourth, Kaniki fifth, and Beldame sixth. Timo, lmin. 15 2-ssec.