MARLBOROUGH MEETING.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2143, 8 May 1914, Page 5

MARLBOROUGH MEETING.

CONCLUDING DAY. (By Tolcgrast.—Press Association.? Blenheim, May 7. Tho Marlborough R.C. Meeting was brought to a close to-day. Thero was a slight shower in the forenoon, and the air was raw Towards the close of the meeting rain set in. When the last race wa's run it was getting on towards dark, owing to a bolt round the course' on tho part of Hoopoe and the fractious behaviour of two other starters. There was a good attendance, and several interesting finishes were seen. Tho totalisator handled £7755, making £15,308 for the meeting against £16,552 for the autumn- meeting last year. • I. The results are: — HACK SCURRY, of 60 sovs. ,Five fur- • longs. 4 Messrs. Corbet and M'Neil's Peter A Pan, Bst.' (J. O'Sbca) 1 1 Mr. H. Hodge's Elevate, 75t.,61b. (G. Francis) 2 6 Mr. J. J. Corry's Elopement, Bst. 111b (F. Porter) 3 Also started: Jiron Boy, Bst. 111b.; Manifest, Bst. 111b.; Portland Flame, Bst. 81b.; Achilledes, 7st. 81b. (21b. over). Peter Pan led all tho way, winning easily-by a length and a half. Half a length separated second and third. Time. lmin. 4sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. H. L. Wolland's The Great Mogul, * Bst. 51b. (31b. over) (F. Porter) 1 7 Mr. W. Watson's Royal Sleeves, 7st. 21b. (2}lb. over) (li. Mp.nson) 2 2 Mr. .T. H. Prosser's Aratiatia. Bst. 131b (J. O'Shea) 3 Also started: Peronilla, 9st. 71b.; Mount Victoria, Bst. 131b.; Eoworth, Bit.. 31b.: Merry Guy, 7st. 131b. (olb. allowance). The Great Mogul was last pway, -bringing up the rear tho greater part nf the journey. Peronilla led for two -furlongs and was then joined bv Aratiatia, the two running neck and neck. At the turn into tho straight the two top-weights and Epworth and Royal Sleeves came along abreast. The Groat Mogul then asserted his claim, coming with a rush and winning by half a : length. Thero was a neck between second and third. Time, lmin. 15 4-ssec. OMAKA AYELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. .T. M'Mahon's Whisperer, 7st. 101b (E. Manson) 1

3 Mr. A. Goodman's Rene, Pst. 131b. (F. Porter) t 9 Mr. A. F. Hook's Idol, 7st. ulb. (olb. allowance) .... (R. Malison) , Also started: Stockade, "9st. Illb. 3 Sir Saracen, 9st. 21b.; Amity, Bst. 101b. Indra, Bst. 71b.; Glouria, Bst. 31b': (101b t. over); Mollemoke, 7st. 71b. i). Tho field got well away. Indra lei b. for a time, and, turning into tlii 'd straight, was in advance of Rene, Stock b. ade, and Sir Saracen. Whisperer ran u] J. from the rear, and passed quick!; through tlio field, winning without dif ). ficulty by a length. Tho same distanci le separated second and third. Time 1, lmin. 3lsec. id PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 181 it sovs. One milo and a distance. ;h 1 Mr. A. J. Stone-Wigg's Manitau, 10 Sst. 131b (W. Price) : i:- 2 Mr. 11. L. Jackson's Imaroso, Sst. 61b. (O. M'Carten) ! t- 5 Mr. S. Whitney's Odessa, 7st. (4J y . lb. over) (R. Manson) ! d Also started: Monologue, Bst. Illb. Parky, Bst. 21b.: Beacon, 7st. 91b. )f A good start was effected. Imaroso Parky, and Monologue comprised tin advance party. Monologue led al along the back stretch, with Odessa it 1 close attendance. Odessa's prospecti looked well at all stages of the race 2 Coming into the straight Monologui was still to the fore, followed by Mani 3 tau, Odessa, and Beacon. Imarosethei ). began to count and rapidly lessened tlx . distance between the leaders. Mani- ; tau, however, was fully equal to the 7 occasion and won by about half ; 5- length, a length between second auc >, third. Time, lmin. 58 2-osec. i- RIVERLANDS HANDICAP, of 10C „ sovs. Five furlones. ■ > 7 Mr. D. Cameron's Eron Boy, 7st. 0 (O- M'Carten) 1 '• " Mr. H. Parata's Haumakalca, Bst. . , r 4lb - •'•••• (W. Price) S So Mr. P. Rcardon's Excitement, Bst. 91b (E. Manson) 5 h Also started: Royal Scout. Bst. 121b.' t Buapara, Sst. 41b.; Wailand. Bst. lib. i, Portland Flame, 7st. >81b.; Peter Pan g Bst. 21b. |- Shortly after the start Wailand fell h In tho straight Eron Boy was hard t pushed, and went to the front <Ind won a by half a. length. A neck between secTime, lmin. 4sec. SEYMOUR- ELTER, of 110 sovs. One 0 milo*. . . 3 Mr. D. Webster's Alecto, 7st. ]3lb. (51b. allowance) .. (R. Manson) 1 2 Mr. P. M'lntyre's Waipunui, Sst,' i (F. Porter) 2 1 Mr. H. Rayner's Stepney, 9st-. 21b. 2 u x . ; t, (J. O'Shea) 3 Also started: Beacon, Bst. 91b.; Kil. 3 laloo, 7st. Illb. Alecto led into the straight and won . by a length-and a half. Time, lmin. .. 44sec. ' ; FINAL HACK HANDICAP, of 100 soys, 3 _ Six furlongs. - 6 Messrs. Frederick and Hulbert's s Lady Dalesford, 7st. 131b. ' i -\r a n ' i " . „ Hanoi's)' 1 1 Mr. A. Goodman's Rene. 9st. 51b. c (K. porter) 2 , 5 Mr. T. Septor's Acliilledes (2jlb. 1 ■ A , over) » (J- Tapp) 3 - Also startwl: Ruination, Bst. lib. • , Whisperer, 7st. 121b,; Moirette, 7st. 41b.: George. 7st.; Hooyoa. 6st. A »IK ■ After a false start the riders xsi Rene 1 and Hoopoe were unseated.' When the neld got away the winner came through m the straight and won with a length to the good. A length -separ- ; ated second and tliird. Time.'lmin 17 SOC. )

ASHBURTON MEETING.

DEAD HEAT IN THE CUP. 1 (By Telcßrajih.—Pres6 Association.) tu . ~ Ashburton, May 7. -The Ashburton County Racing Club's Autumn Meeting opened in gloomy, though fine weather. After the third iace, light ram commenced, but there hoio only two,or three showers, and the racing was not in any way' interfered with. ■ The coursc was in fairly Kood order, but it becauio a trifle holding as the day wore on. There were K°°d fields, thirty-four accepting and eighteen starting in one race. Tho staKos-for the meeting were again in. 1 i°! n ottered last year, to tfaJU, while a new stewards' stand and other improvements were in use for the hrst time. The attendance was very laige, and the totalisator-receipts aggregated £10,005 10s., as against £9033 on the first day of last year's Autumii Meeting. ' The results are:— FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One milo and threcquarters. - .:■••• Con-tho Shaughraun, lOst. 51b. .. 1 Cardiff, lOst. 51b >. 2 Goldseeker, 9st. ' 3 Also startod: Milo, lOst. 41b.; Kilts, 10st_. 31b;; Simon Pure, Ost. 131b.; l'reak, 9st. 81b.; Rock Ferry, 9st. 21b.: Wreckage, Ost. In a good finish, the winner passed the post 0110 aud a half lengths ahead of Cardiff, who finished fast, and beat Goldseeker by a long neck. Time. 3min. 19 4-oscc. LONGBEACH HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Scotch Melody, Bst. 111b. 1 Trireme. Bst 2 Firmhold, 7st. 101b. ; " 3' Also started: Gregorv, Bst." 81b • Hops, Bst. lib.; Andraea, Bst. lib.: Bonno Bouche, 7st. 131b.; Don Charl, 7st, 71b.; Quirkland, 7st. 71b. At tho turn Scotch Melody put in a great , run, getting level with tho leaders, ;yid at the entrance to the straight further improved the position, and won by a bare length, Trireme being three lengths in front of Firmhold. Time, lmin. 16 4-osec. ASHBURTON CUP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Tannhauser, 9st.' 31b f Glenfinnan, 7st. 71b. f Canute,, 7st. 71b 3 tDead heat. Also started: Gapon, Bst. lib.; First Glance, 7st. 131b.; Gnome, 7st. 71b.;; Tho Cornet, 6st. 121b.; Gold Coin, 6st. 81b. From an indifferent start, Tannhauser, Canute, Gold Coin, and Glenfinnan got away badly. Going down the back stretch, Canute, who bad made 'up . ground, very quickly, went to the fore: Thero was little change till near the entrance to the straight, when Canuto dropped back, and Glenfinnan' took charge. 111 the run home Taunhauser ranged himself alongside Glenfinnan, and a great finish resulted in the judge being unable to separate the paij-. Canute was five lengths away 1 ! third. Time. 2min. 10 2-osec. LAGHMOR PLATE, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. Free. Bst. 21b. 1 Madama, Bst. 21b 2 Cosy Corner, Bst. 21b 3 Eighteen started. Free led all tho way, winning easily by a good length. About one and a lialf lengths divided second and third. Time, lmin 3 3-ssec. FAIRFIELD WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. Sunbeam, Bst. 91b 1 Peg, lOst. 51b 2 Troon. Bst. 131b 3 Also started: Mumura, Bst. lib.; John Bunyan, Sst. 10|b.; Trilby, Bst.; Eaglestone, Sst. Troon and Peg were leading at the distance, but Sunbeam came up with a stronn run, and won by a length from Peg, who was a similar distanco in advance of Troon. Time, lmili. 30 l-ssee. MELROSE TROT HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One mile. Ouinaldine, ssoc 1 ICnkemoer, Jsec 2 M'Vea, 2see.. 3 1 Scratched: Sherwood, scr.; and Tornado, lscc. Won all the way by five lengths, the same, distance separating second and ■ third. Time, 2min'. 23sec. GROVE FARM HANDICAP, of 140 i sovs, Sis furlongs, Vanquish, 7st, 111b. 1 1

Silver Shield, 7st, 131b 2 Formnal. 7st. 21b 3 Also startod: Taimhausor, Osl, 41b.; Teviotdale, 7st. 131b.; Cavolus, 7st. fib.; Fender, 7st, Mlb. Tlio winner was quickly away, and though Silver Shield claimed 'second place at the top of the turn, and was fuliy level fifty yards from home, she. was never really beaded, and won by half a head. Formnal was two lengths behind. Time, Imin. IS l-Ssec.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES.

e, !By Tdesrr&Dlu—l'rtes AesfldsSlttn.) , n . Ashburton, May 7. 3 " Tho following are the second (jay's acceptances:— , HURDLES HANM- ?; A 1 Kill. 12st. 21b. i Hatana, list, alb.; Cardiff, L lOst. 131b.; Simon Pta t, lCst. 61b.; boldseeker, 9st. 91b.; Freak, SJst. 81b.: t'ibstonc Pippin, 9st. 51b.; Wreckage.' • j Jst. 21b.; Salathiel, Set-. JIOIIETON HACK HANDICAP. Six o, furlongs.—S:otch Mekdy, Ost. 61b.: V? n, lc ! gan ' 9st - 31b -; Madama, Bst, Sib.; . inrcrne, Bst. 31b.; Gregory. Bst. 21b.; in Judith, Bst. 21b.; Master Hamilton, Bst. » 21b.; Moddito, Ist. 131b.; Trilby, 7bt. , 111b.; Firmhold, 7st. 101b.: Hops, 7st. [" 101b.; Bonne Bottche, 7st. * Sib.; Ani~ draea, /st. 4lb. j Don Cliarl, 7st.; Cnri o "* « athol, 7st. >e AUTUMN HANDICAP. One mile.i* First Glance, -Bst. 121b.j Gupon, Sst. »e 61b.; Silver Sliiold, Bst. 61b.: Canute, 7st. 131b. j Tho Comet-. 7st. 41b.,* Frte, ■d 6st. 131b. i JUVENILE HANDICAP. Sis furw longs.—Honesty, Bst. llib.; Slci'an, Bst, 91b.; Formual, Bst.- olb.; Fender, Bst. 311).; Twelfth Night, Tst. 101b,; Judith, 1 7st. 81b.; Purseform. 7st. 41b.: Gargaron, Cst. 101b.; Hornbeam, Gst. 7!b. * WINCHCOMBE vVELTJER. Seven furlongs—Sunbeam, lOst. 21b.; Gnome, 9st. 131b.; Taskmaster, Dst. 21b.; John 1 Bunyan, 9st. 21b.: Troon. 9st. 21b.; I Briar Patch, Bsfc. 'lllb.; Mumura, Sst. ■> 61b.; Hops, Bst.': Stepcrina, Tst, 101b.; Eaglestone, 7st. 101b. I SELMA TROT. One mile and three d furlongs—Glendalough, scr.; QtiinII ardine, 2sec.; Sherwood; Pscc. i M"Vea, 9sec.; Kokemosr, 9sec. ; Agile, lOsec.; Febells, lOsec.'; Evelyn, lOsce.; Louie 6 Drift, 12sec.; Alice Hiion, 1-Sfc.; Royal Blue, 125c0.; lioness, 14sec.; Professor, losec.; Forestchiid, I6sec. 1 WAKANUI HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Peg, Sst. lllb.; Soa King, Sst. J 101b.; Teviotdale, 7st. 131b.; Golden Morn, 7st. 121k; Veritas, 7st. 71b.; f Carolus, 7st. olb.; Freo, 7st. 21b.-

„ 'EOMONT R.C. acceptances.

(By Telcsraph.—Pvoss Association.] i. . Havjera, May 7. The following are tlie acceptances foi the first day of the EgpKmt Racing Club's Winter Meeting on May 13 1 10NGAH0E HURDLteS. One Tuiic and a half.—Sam. Pan, lOst, 121b.; St. 2 Gate, lOst. Gib.; Clemency, Ost. Mb.; Paoli, 9st. 131b.; Parawanui, Ost. Sib.; 3 Florist, Ost. 4Hi.;' Exotic, "9st. lib.; ; Master Tupuhi, . Ost. 41b.; Advance.' . Ost.; Alpha, 9st, ' RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP. Sis 5 furlongs.—Princess. Moute-a, Ost.; Qon- » ney, Bst. 121b.: Sifrapai, Bst. 31b.; For- > mulate, 7st. 131b.; Pbtwmata, 7st. 121b.; i Glen ,Tullo=h, 7st, 111b,; Avon l'arfe, . 7st. 101b.; Belle Paul, Tst. 9lb. • TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Five furlongs—Calais, Ost. 61b.; Gerberga, Ost.; Alet-to, Bs't. 111b.; Tyson,. Bst. J.l ! ,b. ; Brunswick, Bst. 21b.; ,'Hector Girl; Bst. i ■lib.; Watinc, 7st. 61b,: Hion, 7st. 51b.; 1 Encore, 7st. 51b. j Vkdincau, 7st. 51k; St. Luap, 7st. 31b,; Avon Park, 7st. lib.; St. Carrie, 7sfc, lib.; Captain Milts, 7st.; Escourt, 7at;; lirnlwha, 7st.; Gay Guard, 7st.; White Plume, 7st.; Opeko, 7st. MACRAE MEMORIAL. Oris mile 1 and a quarter.—Leoirta, Bst. 71b.; Manaivakaha, Bst.; Royal Arms, Bst.; Passadena,. 7st. 131b. j Cheddar, 7st. lllb • Mulga Bill, 7st. JOlb.j White Crane' 7st. 31b.; Royal Dragoon. Ost. 1.31b.: Styrax, Gst. 91b. WAIHI HACK HANDICAP. Eight furlongs and a half.—Firing Line. Ost.; Square Deal, Bst, 181b.; Conwy. Bst. 81b.; Manaiaroa, 7st. 121b.; Minora, 7st. ; 121b.; John Willie, 7s!, 121b.; Kunialpi 7st. 101b.; Sweet Van, 7st, lib.; Conguard, 7st. TAWHAITI . HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Patronale, Sst. 71b.; Ine-urn. Sst. Gib.; Itewi Poto, Bst, 41b.; Sir Moseley, Bst. 41b.; Wild Lupin, Sst. 21b.; Ivaniki, 7st. lllb.; Royal Simon, 7st. lllb.; Play Off, 7sD. 91b.; Zet.es, 7st, 01b.; Grattan, 7s£. 91b. ; Gerberga, 7st 91b.; Tetikura, 7st. Sib".; Simple Sam, 7st-._61b.; Glenfern, Gst., 131k LADIES' PURSE. Eight furlongs and a half.—Tcwbetu, list. 121b.; Royal Patron, list: 91b.; Patroness, list. 21b,; Kurnalpi. list. 21b.; Darby Paul, list. 21b..; Millbanks, list. 21b.: Lady Amai, list.; Red Coral, IQst, 91b'.; Bivouac, lOst. 71b.; Sweet Bree-ze, lOst. 71b. ;■ Weo Paul. lOst. 71b.; Rod Saint, lOst: 71b.; Portliglit, lOst, 71b,; Tal.lora, lOst. 71b.; Sylvan Glade, lOst. 71b.; Queensland, lOst. 71b.

ENGLISH RAGING.

THE RACE FOR THE CHESTER CI).P. . By Telegraph—Press Association— Ooßjriclit London, May 6. At the Chester mooting the principal handicap resulted as fofevs; — THE CHESTER CUP, a handicap of 2650;&0v5. (Cup value £o0 and the' remainder in specie); second horse 300 sovs., and third 200 govs. from tho stake. A champion Cheshire cheese, value £5, given to owners of first, second, ark! third horses respectively. Old Cup course (nearly two miles and a quarter). Mr. Fairio's b. c. Aleppo', by Beppo—Chere Reina, oyrs. 1 Mr. C. Bum's br. c. Anneey, by • Si montault—Stolen Armour, . syrs 2 Sir- AV. Cooke's ch. s. Gravclotfc, by Common —Javsilte, 4,yrs. 3 (Winner trained privately.)