SPORTING.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9334, 2 January 1909, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES, January 37 and 38 —Pahiatna R*C. Meeting.

RANGITIKEI R.O. SUMMER MEETING. Fine weather favoured the Rangitikei Racing Club for the opening day of its summer meeting. The attendance was above the average. Although the fields were not large, a splendid day’s sport resulted—a tribute to the haudicapper, Mr Ulic Shannon. Wth one exception, the Scott Memorial Handicap, favourites won, and it must have been a profitable day for a large number of investors. Speculation per medium of the machine was brisk, but the total fell short of £l2Bl compared with the opening day last year. The receipts amounted to £BIBB, as against £9464, Six bookmakers (4 inside and 2 outside), however, competed against the totalisator, and contributed £ll3 to the Club s revenue. The starting of Mr T. Cameron left little or no cause for complaint, all his despatches being uniformly even. The easy victories of the favourites made the judge’s duties a somewhat light task. Mr McKelvie always had bis decisions promptly hoisted. The secretarial work was again efficiently and courteously carried out by Mr H. A. Goodall. The other officials did everything possible to conduce to the pleasure of the poublio and to give satisfaction to horse-owners. An unfortunate incident occurred in the Railway Hack Hurdles, resulting in the disqualification of F. Whiter house, during pleasure. He rode Maidi in this race, and when about 100 yards from the winning post, crossed D’Nil. The judicial committee at once held an inouiry, and after due that Maidi be distanced, the stakes be awarded to D’Nil, and that F. Whitehouse he disqualified. This was unfortunate for the owner, Mr W. Shannon, because the Handsome Jack mare would probably have won without any interference. Apa’s victory in the Cup gave his owner “Mr Preston 1 ’ his first Cap win with this horse, and it proved a popular “result. The Addington— Muriwai gelding has a unique record for running seconds in Cup races. Results ; SCOTT MEMORIAL HANDICAP, sis furlongs., Mr L. McKenzie’s Mussel, Lakeshell—Novelty, 6.8 (R. Young) .. •• 1 Mr Ross Allen’s Ballarat, 9.0 (G. Price) .. .. 2 Messrs Middleton and Melrose’s Advantage 6.10, (T.[Carroll) 3. Also ran: Lothair, 7.0 (T. Jeffrey); Contour 6.7 (H. Batten). Ballarat was quickest out of the barrier hot was soon joined by Mu&sell and Advantage, and Lothair closed up at the bend. The quartette were together half way down the straight, where Mnssell shot to the trout and finished strongly a length in front of Ballarat, with Advantage half a length away third. Time, Imin 18sec.

MAIDEN HACK FLAT, 5 furlongs. Mr W. T. Hook’s Strategist, Nelson —Dudu, 8 6 (G. Price) 1 Mr F. Preston’s Milan, 6.9 (H,

Batten) .. .. 2 Mr J. Cotter’s Merry Messenger, 8.3 (W Young) .. .. 3 Also ran : Newport 8.11 (R. Cameron), Moonhall 8.11 (J. Morris), Seawind 8.6 (W. Raynor). Toanga 8.3 (A. Olliver), Castiglione 8.3 (T. Pritchard), The winner led all the way and won comfortably by a length. Time, Imin 5 l-sseo.j

OHAKEA HURDLES, miles. Mr A. Hall’s Lull, Handsome Jack—Zephyr, 11.10(0. Cress) 1 Mr J. Bull’s Beiario, 9.5 J(H.

Fatcher) .. ..3 Mr A. E. Tucter’s Tonderghie, , 9.5 (J. Stewart) .. .. 8 Also ran ;• Oapnlat .10.7 (W. Yonng), Ynsami 9.1‘3 (A. MoOounon), Passiug the stand the order was Yosan. i, Toacierghie and Lull, with Belario last. Going round the hack Tonderghie was cut in the front, with yosand next and Belario three lengths avay third. Entering the homo/ hand the field closed up. Belario rose first at the last fence, but half way down the straight, Lull came through from behind and won fairly easily by a length. Time, 2min 48^seo.

CARNARVON HACK RACE, six furlongs. Mr O. W. G. Monckton’s Longner. The Officer—Handsome Jack mare, 8.13 (N. Campbell) 1 Mr (A. Jackson’s Roosevelt, 9.0 (0. Cress) .. ..2 Mr F. Tilley’s Debonaire, 7.8 (A. Olliver) .. ..3 Also ran : Cute 9.0 (R. King), Chase Mab 7.13 (R. Cameron). Longner shot out from the barrier and led all the way, winning with ridiculous ease. Time, Imin 16 l-sseo. RANGITIKBI CUP, a handicap of 800 Bovs., sagond'horse to receive 80 BQJS3. Mr *\Preston’s Apa, Addington—Muriwai, 9.0 (A. Oiliver) . - .. 1 Mr S. Messena’s Waitapn, 8.3 (W. H. McKay) .. ..2 Mr A. Sand’s Nova, 7 0 (R, Young) .. .. 3 Also ran: Arclight 7.0 (H. Batten), Oarissima 6.12 (T. Carroll). Arclight was the first to break the line and led to the home bend where Apa and Waitapn who had t een racing abreast, closed up. Apa soon raced to the front and had the race won half way down the straight. The Addington gelding won comfortably by three lengths. Time, 2min lOsec. RAILWAY HACK HURDLES, 1% miles. Mr H. M. Speed’s D’Nil, Crack - shot—Satterlight mare, 11.3 (W. Yonng) .. . 1 Mr E. Stevenson’s Leolanter, 9.0 (T. Pritchard) .. .. 2 Also started: Moose 10.7 (Copestake), Maidi 9.0 (F. Wbitehouse), Sedgemoor 9.0 (E. Abbott).

At the second fence Moose who had come up from the rear and Sedgemoor both fell, leaving D’Nil at the head of affairs, with Maidi next,and Leolanter hopelesslybehind. At the second hurdle from home Maidi took charge, bnt D’Nil got on even terms at the last fence, and a good race down the straight took place. About 100 yards from the post Maidi crossed D'Nil and won by a length. The judicial committee held an inquiry and awarded the race to D’Nil. Time, 2min 49 4-sseo. WELTER, 7 furr . longs. Mr J. S. Adam’s “Merrie Zealand, i 8.10 (H. Cairns) ,1 •• it

Mr W. H. Nicol’s Sir Antrim, 9.4 (A. Olliver), .. .2 Mr H. J. Rose’s Rosegrove, 8.0 (R. Cameron) . . .. B Also ran: M»hnta 9,18 (T. Pritchard), Tea Tuhi 8.31 (J. Lambess). Sir Antrim, Merria Zealand and Mahuta raced together to the four furlong post when Sir Antrim took charge and led to the distance. Here the Merrie England gelding put in his claim £nd won comfortably by a length. R( segrove was several lengths away third. Time, Imin 39 l-ssec.

PUKBNUI WELTER HACK’, 7 furlongs. Mr H. McManaway’s North East,

Euroclydon— Marianne*B.s T. (Pritchard) .. .. 1 Mr R. Narielli’s Shannon Lass, 8.10 (G. Price) .. .. 3 Mr T. R, Taylor’s Zoraida, 8.11 (R. Cameron) .. 3 Also ran: Anemone (W. Rayner)„ Goodwin Park (R. Young) 8.0, Ruemac 8.0 (A. Olliver), Kiwi 8.0 (J. Morris). North East led-the whole way and won comfortably by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 31 l-sesc.

HAWKE’S BAY MEETING

FIRST DAY.

Napier, January 1. ' The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting opened to-day in fine weather, and before a big attendance. The totalisator returns amounted to £7BBI, as against £8675' last year. Eight bookmakers were licensed. Results:

Maiden Hack Handicap: Awha 1, Cork 3, Valoma 3. Time, Imin Isec.

Christmas Handicap: Stylish 1, North Head 3, Chamois 3. Time, Imin 15sec.

Welter Hack Handicap: Spate 1, Eldorado 3, Sir Benson 3. Time, Imin 58sec.

President’s Handicap: California 1, Woodbey 3, Lamsdorff 3. Time, 3min Bsec.

Otara Hurdles : Hipporofla 1, Gold Dust 2, Coy 3. Time, 3min 22sec. Two-year-old Handicap; Bally Shannon 1, Perhaps 2, Seraphic 3. Time, 50sec. Flying Hack Handicap: Waioriki ■*, North Pole Andrew Mack 3. Time, Imin 16sec. New Year Handicap: Gold Treasure 1, Seatondale 2, Highden 3. Time, Imin 28sec. STRATFORD MEETING. FIRST DAY. Stratford, January 1. The Stratford Racing Club’s annual meeting opened to-day in fine weather and in the presence of a record attendance. Six bookmakers were licensed, and the sum put through the toalisator was £SO more than at the last meeting. Results : Railway Hack: Tanekaka 1, Burton 2, Mulga Bill 3. Also ran : Timothy, Clemora, Flying Wind, Whana. Won easily. Time, Imin 16sec.

Trial Trot: OMye 1, Cylie 2, Jerry 3, Also started : Nettlewood, Elsie, Child, Pearlie Maid, Misfortune, Lillian, Mangapo, and Singlet. Time, 4min ssec. Borough Stakes: Langshan 1, Clemency 2, Notorious 3. Also ran : Pleiades, Noifa, Waibapa. "Sylvia Maid, Rohoepotae, Valentine, Dolce, Adopted, Faida Lady, Finella, Silver Slipper, Kaponga, and Tam Glen. Won easily. Time, 50seo. Cup: White Star 1, Kilmarnock 2, Rangihaeta 3. Also ran : Qlenullin, Lyrist, Stayboy, Wee Trinket, Mallet and Ngatarua. A good race. Time, Imin 68sec. Ohnra Hurdles: Scenery I,.Climax 2, Drudgery 3. Also ran: Bagatelle, Tokomaru, and Tiwiti Ponri. A close finish. Time, 2min 53sec. Midhirst Hack: Mendip 1, Astraea 2, Recreation 3. Also ran : Billow, Fulminator, Bismark, Shining Star, Marshall, and Maori Rifle'. Won easily. Time, Imin 45seo. Farmers’ Plate: Denis 1, Red Star 2, Royal Youngster 3. Also ran: Plying Wind, Golden Glow, St. Venton, Bedrock, Kairoa and Forward. Time, Imin 51seo. Flying Handicap: Kirsty 1, Tiptoe 2, Gyrene 3. Also ran: Lady Menschikoff and St. Aria. Won from end to end. Time, Imin 15 2-ssec.

AUCKLAND R.C. SUMMER MEETING. THIRD DAY. Auckland, January 1. The third day’s racing took palce this afternoon. The weather was fine,‘‘and the attendance large. The sum of £22,207 went through the totalisator. Results: — Ferguson Handicap; Mark Time 1, Hohungatahi 3, Miss Advance 3. New Year Hurdle Race: Hautapu 1, Luscombe 3, Waihekau 3. Great Northern Derby : Husbandman 1, Master Soult 2, Diabolo 3. Also ran: Waimangn, St. Aidan, Aborigine, Ohanteuse. Won by a length and a half. County Handicap: Devonport 1, Taimamupo and Gold Lace, dead heat, 2. Time Imin 14 8-sseo. Auckland R.C. Handicap: All Red 1, Carl Rosa 3, Master Delaval 3. Also started: Zimmerman, Downfall, Ikon, Stratagem, Pohntu, and First Gun. Rounding the turn a mishap occurred. First Gun falling and brinigng down Pohntu and Stratagem, and badly interfering with several others. Won by a length and a half. Midsummer Handicap : Merriwai 1, Kabama 2, Sharpshooter 3. Time, Imin lOsec.

Maiden Handicap: Sedition 1, Nobel 3, Oyrona 3. Time, 3min 13sec. -i

Glasgow Handicap: Inglis 1, Cambrian 2, Tui Cababau 3. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 37 2 sseo.

AUSTRALIAN RAGING. United Press Association.— By Bleotrio Telegraph.—Gopyngnt. Sydney, January 1, The weather is fine for the holidays. The following are the principal results: — Tattersall’s Gup.—Trentmoon 1, Karanand 3, Bxsnl 3. Seven starters. Won easily by 6 lengths. Time, 3.30. Melbourne, January 1. There is fine weather for the holidays. The following are the results Standish Handicap. Dunolly 1, Dhobi 2, Late Hours 3. Fourteen starters. A fine finish, won by a head, with between second and third. 15%.

Bagot Handicap.—Lejcure 1, Mashka 2, Monitress 3. There were nine starters. A great race home, heads only separating the placed horses. Time 2.37%.