THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2267, 29 September 1914, Page 3

THE TURF

OTAKI MAORI RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. UNDECIDED WINS THE BIG RACE.

Although the holiday was not widely observed yesterday, laage crowds of visitors attended, wie Uiaki Maori .Racing Club's spring meeting, whicn oj.vueu in- brilliantly nne weather. jJio snow-euppud ranges, to the east, of Uie emu's course, were a rominuer qt tlie cuid, stormy days of the previous week, but otHenvise me conditions were niiiu aud springlike, and me grounus ana ciieracuig track, which haa been trcsiioned by die recent rain, never looked, Better.' Tnose of the club's patrons I wJiO made tiie unpleasant train jouriieys from north and south were 'rewarded with an isierestiug day's sport. Speculation, oa tho toudisator was brisk tliroughout the day, the investments reaching the total of £13,995J, as compared with the sum of £1b,9U5 liandletl on the iirst day of tire last spring meeting. IVontham horses played a prominent paffc -in' the settlement of the various races, three, of them being returned winners, namely, Undecided, Rkne, aad Arlington. Tko victory of 'Undecided in tho big handicap of tile day was easily achieved. In a field of eight lie etaa'ted second favourite-and after holding » roar position until aliout fhrca furloußS from liomo, he- disposed of his seven opponents before the straight was reached. Tho favourite, Lady Louisa, finished with a strong rim, but scarcely appeared to extend tlie winner. Byron, .who was rehandicapped for his WaiigaKui success, was unable to get closer . fcbaii fourth. . '

No fewer than 22 horses contested the Maiden Plate, for which thc'Poririia candidate, Gold Soiilt (Gold Reef — Consuelo) was. a better favourite than Improve and tlie'Trentham-trainod , Miraculous.- At. the barrier the horses were veryi crowded and the result was

a straggling start., The favourite, however, got well away and had every chance to win, 'but after leading into .the -straight he was caught aud heate'n by Lady Black, a member of H. Pritchard's team. -.'■■' .

llenn, who had her weight increased by 91b. for a win at AVanganui last Thursday,-was made favourite for tho Tβ 'Hiwi Momorial Stakes. The early running was mado by Linoladdo,, wlio at-ono stage held a commanding lead, but at the business end nothing had a chance with the favourite, whose finish-

ing run was a,most attractive.one. Aleoto had the. remainder of the fiolc

ivell beaten wlien tl'.o post was reached

The Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase brought out a field of ten jumpers. Kurnalpi, Waterworks, and Merry Lad 'were tlie three ,most fancied, but : they ivoro not class enough for the local candidate, -Soporific, who led from end to oiid and won pulling up. On liis showing ,yesterday. Soporific is a .juniper nbove the.ordinary rin, and he may be expected to gain , , distinction in better company. ,

Goklstrcnm (Gold Ocesfc—The Shannon) was a tironowioc.rj favourite for tlie Stewards' Had; Handicap. With Columhusi be got well away from the barrier, and lis led the field of lift-pen into, the

straight. In the last half furlong, however, lie tired quickly,' andwas finally beaten out of a plane",-the three horsos in-front of him finishing within a length of one another.' Just prior to .going-put for flio race, Goldstream broko away from liis attondiu-it and galloped a lit.-He distance before being caught again. The incident- was. not calcnliitod to improve 'his chances,-as ho was :plainlv.nervous wllmi leaving tho birclcagOrto do his preliminary. .

George, from the Porirua stable, was favourite for the Flying Handicap, but he' drew an outsido position at the barrier, and.never got,to the front. Our (Cing, wlio started from the rails, was in tlie lend thrOTi'ghoufcjbitt he had nothing to spare at the finish from Peronilla, who came very fast from the distance, and just failed to get on terms with the winner. ....,-■.■;• v .'.'

In the concluding event. Amity, carrying the same coioxTrs as Undecided, and ridden by O. Emerson, was made the greatest favourite of the day. He never looked dangerous in the race, and was only in fourth position when the post was reached. Janitor endeavoured to win from end to end, but he was beaten at the finish by Arlington, who now. carries the colours of. Mr. J. S. Adams, 'the. former owner of Morrie Zealand and some other good performers. ,'• -.

RESULTS. Details of the racing are ae follow:— MAIDEN PLATE, of 75 sovs., second liorse to receive 10 sovs., • and the , third horse 5 sovs. from.the stake. Special weights. Five furlongs. 6 Mr. A. Cameron'e blk. ■ f. Lady Black, :by All.. Black (imp.)— Sweet Helen, 3yrs., Sst., carried Bst. 31b (T. Pritchard) 1 1 Mr. J. H. Prosser's Gold Soult, Bst. I (B. Dseley) 2 5 Mr. H. S. Lake's Ladylike, Bst. . (Emerson) 3 Also started: , 8 Tangihou, Bst. 101b. (Stevenson); 8 Ulysses, Bst. 101b. (M. M'Donald); 8 Gold Rush, Bst.,'carried Bst. 21b. "(R. Manson); 10 Pimpernel, Bst. 101b. (A. Oliver); 9 Avena, .Bst. 101b. (C.'Prioe); 7 Montelvo, Bet. 101b; (W. Adama)'; 15 Cyra,' Bst. 101b. (C. Brown); 14 Leoniah, Bst. 101b. (W. Price); 11 Portland Flame, Bst. 10lb. (W. Boll); 2 Improve, Bst. 101b. (L. Wilson); 14-Casco, Bst. 101b. (0. M'Cmten); 4 Wild Daisy, Bst. 101b. (W. Young); 18 Hinemakuta, Bst. 101b. (G. Marchant); 13 Heni, Bst. 10lb. (G. Francis); 15 Signoretta, Bst. (E. Mansou); 16 Blissful,' Sst. (Durrant);' .3 Miraculous, Bst. (A. Beed); 17 Miss Clements, Bst. (W. Ayfe); 12 Kahumangu, Bst. (J. O'Shea). From a straggling start Portland Flame was first away, followed by Gold Soult, Ladylike, and Lady Black. After going two furlongs Ladylike and Gold Soult headed Portland Flame, who was ehortly after passed by Lady Black. Entering the straight. Gold Soult had taken the lead, but he.failed to withstand a challenge from Lady Black, who won comfortably by two lengths. Ladylike was a length away third, followed at intervals by Improve and Miraculous. Time, lmin. 3 l-sseo. I

TE HIWIMEMORIAL STAKES (handicap), of 125 sovs.; second horse to Tecoivo 20 sovs., and the third horse 10 sovs. from the etake. One mile. 1 Mr. A. Goodman's br. m. Rene, "by Multifid —Miss Frisco, syrs., Bst. 111b (C. Emerson) 1 3 Mr. D. Webster's Alecto, Bst. 111b. .. ■ . (h. -Wilson) 2 2 Mr. F. S. Easton'fi Master Strowan, 7st. 81b (W. Bell) 3

Also started: 4 Glenfern, Bst. 91b. (B. Deeley); 5 Gazette, Bst. 51b. (A. Reed); 6 Elovate, 7st.. 21b. (Francis); 9 Innoladdo, 7st. (R. Manson); 7 AVaitomo, 6st. 121b. (R. Reed); and 8 Mary Kilc'heran, Gst. 121b. (H. Young). AVith tho exception of AVaitomo, the candidates left the barrier in good line. Innoladdo immediately took up the running, and scon had. a break of several lengths on. tho field. At the homo turn she was passed by Rone, and the latter, finishing full of running, won comfortably by three-quarters of a length from Alecto, who was a couple of.lengths in front of Master Strowan. Then followed Mary Kilcheran and Glenforn. Time, lmin. 45 l-ssec.

I'ATIMI HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE (handicap), of 140 sovs.; second horso to receive 20 eovs., and the third horse 10 sovs. from tho stake. About two miles and a quarter. . G Mr. J. K. Jackson's b. g. Soporific, bv Lethe—Charlatan, nsjod, 9st. • 7lb. ■. .(G.'Miirpaeut) i

0 Mr. T. E. Whelch's Bandalero, 9st. 71b. (W. Hurle) 2 Mr. H. J. Cameron's Waterworks, list. 51b UJ. O'Connell) 3 Also started: 3 Merry Lad, list. 51b. P. M'Cabo); 1 Kurnalpi, list. 21b. (J. iraliam); 8 Tyrannic, list. (R.'. Gray); Fond Memory,- lOst. 61b. (F. ileagher); i Blend, 9st. 91b. (H. Futiher); 7 Waiwetu, 9st. 71b.. (W. Fer■is); and 9 Leeso, 9st. 71b. Soporific led throughout, with Banlalero as bis nearest attendant. The atter was never able to get within itriking distance of Soporific, who won vith the greatest of ease by twenty ongths. Waterworks was in third )lace, a length behind Bandalero; and ;lien' followed Tyrannic and Kurnalpi. fime, 4min. 23 2-osec. DOMINION DAY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; eccond horse to receive 30 sovs., and the third horse 20 sovs.. fronf the stake. One mile- and a quarter. 2 Mr. W. Smart's b. g.- Undecided, ■ by Menschikoff—St. Amy, aged, 9st. (L. Wilson) 1 1 Mrs. Buckman's and Mr. G. E. Hook's b. m. Lady Louisa, by Camp Fire (imp.)— Countess ; Cole, 6yrs., 7st. 13lb. (F. Stevenson) • 2 3 Mr. C. , .Renault's blk.'h. Guiding Way, by Foiiteuoy—Guiding . Star, 4yrs., 7st. 121b (H. Young) 3 Also started: 5 Byrou, Bst. 131b. (B. Deeley); 6 Peroneal, Sst. 21b. (W. Bell); 4'Commotion, 7st. ilz., carried 7st. 81b. (0. Emerson); 8 Mulga Bill, 7st. 21b. (A Keed); and 7 Negative, 6st. 121b., carried 7st. (G. Francis). ttuiding Way led past tho stand, closely attended by Negative, the next pair being Byron'and Mulga Bill. Going down the back of the course, Negative moved ahead of Guiding Way, who wa's followed by Byron and Peroneal, while Undecided was in last position. Three furlongs from liome, Undecided wns still last, hut he ran to the lead as the home bend was roiKided, and, easily holding bis own in, the straight, won by thr« parts of a length from Lady Louisa who was half a length in front of Guid ing-Way. Tho next to finish wcreßyroi and Peroneal. 'Ifme, 2min. llsec. STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, _o 110 sovs.;. second horse to receivi 15 sovs., and the third horse 5 sovs' 1 from the stake. Six furlongs. 3 Mr. P. ]{ossmead's b. g. Master. Achilles, -by Achilles —Marion- . "tte, oyrs.. 7st. 91b. (E. Manson), : 2 Mr. A. J. Snearsby's Ngarua, Bst. 51b. .." UW. Bell) 6 Messrs. Frederico and Huvbert's Lady Daylesford, 7st. 91b . (M. M'Donald) Also started: 13 Lubriline, 9st. 611 HV. Young); 7 Plaumakaka, Bst. 21\ (W. Price); 1 Goldstroam, Bst. (C Emerson); 12 Orleans, 7st. 131b. (C Stowe); i Lady Vladimir, 7st. 121b. (E

Deeley); 5 Columbus, 7st. 71b. (Stevensou); 11 Rounania, 7st. 51b. (J. O'Shea); 8 Need, 7st. '31b. (A. Reed); 14 Eron Boy, 7st. 31b. (H.i AVatson); c Hush-a-bye, 7si 21b. (H. Young);' 1& Mystified, 6sfc. 1211)., carried :7sfc. lib.. (11. Goldfinch); and 15 Miss Lena, • 6st 121b., carried 7st. (R. Manson). Columbus was : quickest to begin, followed by Goldstreani. The latter forged to the front at the end of two furlongs, and led to the straight, . when Master Adiilles, Lady Daylesford, and Ngarua challenged. In a good finish, Master-Achilles* .won by half a ; length from Ngarua, who vras a head in front of Lady Daylesford. A neck further away followed Goldstreani, and then Columbus and ILish-a-bye. Time, lmin. 16, l-oseo- ■.-'■-.■ PLYING HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. ; ■scpond horse,to receive 20. bovs., and the third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. ' Six furlongs. 2 Mr, C. J. Parker's ■ blk. h. Our ; * ■*-.Kine, by Multifid—lndian Queen, syrs., Bst. 81b. . ■.■ .-■ (C. Brown) 1 G Mr: , IV. Nidd's Peronilla, Bst. 31b. , . . (AV. Bell) 2 1 Mr. Marten's George, 7st. 81b. (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: 4 Wild Lupin, Sst. 61b. (H. Goldfinch);' 8 Mount Victoria, Bst. Sib. (SI. Al'Donald); 9 Merry Frank, Sst. 21b. (W. Price): 3" Black Lupin, «st. lib. (0. Price); '5 Mowbray, 7st. 121b. (Emerson); 11 Kina, 7st. 121b. (R.'Manson); 7 Royal Sleeves, 7st. 21b., carried 7sfc. 6!b. (J. O'Shea); 10 Semaphore, 6st. 101b. (R. Heed). Our King was. first away from Royal Sleeves, Peronilla, and George. Our King led throughout, and just lasted long enough to won by a neck from Peronilla, who was half a length in front of George. Then followed Mowbray and Mount Victoria. Time, linin. 16sec. WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second horse to receive 15 sovs. and the third horse 5 sovs. from the stake.. Seven furlongs. 3 Mr. J. S. Adams's cb. g. Arlington, by Signalman—Nell Gwynne 6yrs., 9st. 31b. ... (T. Pritahard) 1 G Mr. H. Gaisford's Janitor, 'Bst. 71b. ; ; . ■ (W Price) 2 4 Mr. D. H. Roberta's Lady Nolan, Sst. 101b.- ............ (AV. Adams) 3 Also started: 2 Chillies, 9st. 121b. (G. Francis); 1 Amity, Bst. 131b. (C. 'Emerson); 7 Jem, Bst. 91b. (C. Jenkins); 5 Gordon, Bst. 81b. (0 Browr,): Sir lan, Bst. 71b. (E. Manson); 9 Vigilant, ,Bst. 71b. (W. Ayre).', . Janitor, was in front ' v. hen the field settled down, and ho led , until well inside the distance,, where Arlington headed him, and won by half a length. Lady Nolan was ; a good third. Time, lmin. 30 4-sseo. ~ '

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (By """"oleeraph.—Press Association.) Otaki, September 28. Acceptances for the second day are:— TRIAL HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Five furlongs.—Gold Soult, Bst. 41b.; Janitor, Bst. 41b'.; Jean Laddo, Bst. 21b.; Improve, Bst. 21b.; Ladylike, 7st. 101b.; Hush-a-bye, 7st. 101b.; Avena, 7st.. 101b.; Plunder, 7st. 101b.; Portland Flame, 7st. 101b.: Casco, 7st. 71b.; Miraculous, 7st. 71b.; Signoretta, 7st. 71b.; Blissful, 7st. 71b.; Tangihau, N 7st. 71b.; Kahumangu, 7st. 71b.; Wild Daisy, 7st. 71b.; Odo, 7st. 71b.: Cyra, 7st. 71b. ; Pimpernel, 7st. 71b.; Ulysses, 7st. 71b. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Rene, 9st. 91b.; Alecto, 9st. 21b.; Glenfern, Bst. 71b.; Ladify, Bst. 61b.; Master, Achilles, Bst. 61b.; Haumakaka, Bst.; Want, 7st. 81b.; Amity, 7st. 41b.; Columbus, 7st. 41b.; Roumania, 7st. 21b.: Elevate, 7st. TERINGI HACK AND HUNTERS' ■STEEPLES, of 120 sovs. About two miles.—Waterworks, list. 61b,; Merry Lad, list. 21b.; Kumalpi, 10st. 131b.; Tyrannic, lOst. 121b.; Soporific, 10st. 121b.; Fond Memory, lOst. 41b.; Ban-i dalero, lOst. 31b.; Blend," 9st. 71b.;' i Waiwetu, 9st. 71b.; Chief Officer, 9st. 71b.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile.—Lady Louisa, Bst. 41b.; Peroneal, Bst. 31b.; Guiding Way, 7st. 131b.; George, 7st. 51b.; Mulga Bill, 7st.; Negative, 6st. 1.21b.; Want, 6st. 71b. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.—Tyson, 9st, 31b , .; Ngarua, Bst. 101b.: Royal Sleeves, Bst. 51b.; Master Achilles, Bst. 51b.; Basil, Bst.; Goldstreani, 7st. 131b.; Lady Daylesford, 7st. 111b.; Lady Vladimir, Est. 101b.; Need, 7st.; Eron Boy, 7st.; Gonoral Madero/7st.; Peggy, 6st. 121b.; Miraculous, Gst. 121b.; Hem, Cst. 12lb. RAILAVAY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.—Our King,9st. 21b.; Poronilla, Bst. 61b.; Bcne, ■ Bst. 31b.; .Wild Lupin, Bst. 21b.; Mount Victoria, 7st. 131b.; Black Lupin, 7st. 111b.; Mowbray, 7st. 91b.; Heather, 7st. 41b.; Semaphore, Gst. 71b. _ RAHUI WR.VrGR HACK HANDICAP/of 100 sovs. One mile.—Commotion, 9st. 121b.; Arlington, 9st. 101b..; Chillies, 9st. 51b.; Gazette, Ost. 21b.; Jlaster Strowan, Bst. 111b.; Lady Aolan, Bst. Gib.; Innoladdo, Sst. , ; Cordon, Bst.; Waitomtv, Bst.; Vigilant, Bet.; Mary Kiloherau, Bst.; Mystified, Set.