SPORTING.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9336, 4 January 1909, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. January 27 and 28—Pahiatua R.O. Meeting. RANGITIKEI R.O. SUMMER MEETING. SECOND DAY. Another good crowd gathered on Saturday for the conclduing day of the above meeting. Rain fell continuously during the night, but the morning broke fine and a strong wind got up, and by midday it was blowing a hurricane. The course was in tip-top order and the whole of the arrangements made by the Club for the convenience of patrons was“excelleut. The racing throughout the day was good and some tight finishes took place, but times were slow, accounted for by the fact that the gale had to be faced coming down the long straight. It was too big a task for the top weights and consequently the lighter-weighted horses prevailed. Investments on the totalisator were £5350, against £7686 for the second day last year. The total for both days was £13.533, showing a falling off cf £3617. Five bookmakers were licensed, and they found plenty of support. Only one slight accident occurred, Yosami throwing A. McOonnon in the Hurdle race, but he escaped injury. The Marton Band on each day rendered a much appreciated programme of music. The catering was successfully carried out by Mr J. M. Nicol. Amongst a hard-working set of officials a special word of praise is due to Mr Goodall, secretary, whose duties were carried out with his usual promptness, Mr Thomas King, his assistant, and Mr Mansell, treasurer. The starting of Mr T. Cameron in every race was successful, and he was frequently applauded. Results:— TELEGRAPH HACK RACE, 5] furlongs. Mr’ W. T. Hook’s Strategist,

Nelson—Dudu, 7.13 (G. Price) .. 1 Mr O. W. Monckton’s Longner 9.10 (N. Campbell) .. 3 Mr~A. E. Tucker’s Ohasemab, 7.7 '(W. H. McKay) .. .. 3 Also ran : Debonaire 7.7 (R. Young), Merry Messenger 7.7 (J. Hart). Longner and Debonaire took charge of affairs for three furlongs. Strategist being content to run just behind. At the distance Debonaire dropped back and Strategist put in his claim and was soon on even terms with the top weight. He had the outside running and easily disposed of Longner, winning by a clear length. Time, Imin 6 1-osec. CLIFTON HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. Mr W. H. Nicol’s Sir Antrim, Soult—Lady Antrim, 7.10 (A. Olliver) .. .. 1 Messrs Middleton and Melrose’s Advantage 6.12, (T. Carroll) 2 Mr S. W. Tatham’s Lothair, (R. Young) ... ..3 Only starters., Sir Antrim led at the start and was then displaced by Lothair, but the Soult horse came again and won easily. Time. Imin 25sec. The horses were sent away with a flag,, start about 2 chains from the post and this accounts for the slow time. SANDON HURDLES, miles. Mr G. Smith’s Xavier, Tasman— Gaptifeen, 9.10 (A. MoOonnon) ... .. 1 Mr A. E. Tucker’s Tonderghie, 9.7 (J. Stewart) .. .. 2 Mr E. Jackman’s Paparaehi, 10.3 (H, Futcher) .. .. 3 Also ran : Capulet 10.3 (W. Young). Panaraehi took up the running and passing the stand Capulet was abreast with him. They showed the way round the back where the other two horses got up, and Tonderghie then went to the front and led to the bottom tnm, with Xavier next. The pair rose together at the last fence and at the finish Xavier was a length in front with Paparaehi some distance away third. Time, 3min 57 3-ssec.

KILLEYMOON HAORAGE, " 6 furlongs. Mr O E. Austin’s Bonnie Boon, Lord Roslyn—Santa Katarina, 6.12 (L. Lambess) .. 1 Mr J. M. Johnston’s Gate, 9.0 (R.” King) .. 2 Mr A. Jackson’s Roosevelt, 9.5 (O.'Oress) .. : 3 Also ran: Shannon Lass 8.0 (G. Price), Zoraida 7.12 (R. Cameron), Goodwin Park 6.10 (R. Young), Kiwi 6.10 (H. Button). Roosevelt and Cute, the two top weights, were first to show out from"the barrier. Kiwi being left several lengths. Roosevelt and Cute were fighting out a great finish, when Bonnie Boon shot up on the inside and got the judge’s verdict by a neck, with Roosevelt a head away third. Shannon Lass ran prominently for four furlongs and finished well up fourth. Time, Imin 21 2-ssec,

GREATFORB STAKES, of 200sovs., second horse 20sovs. and third horse 10 sovs,, both from the stakes; one mile. Mr T. O’Neill’s Eclogue, Sylvia Park—Epilogue, 6.7 (R. Young) .. 1 Mr G.’ F.flMoore’s Oarissima, 6.10 (T. Carroll) • ..2 Mr A." Jackson’s Roosevelt, 6.9 R. Lambess) .. .. 3 Also ran; Apa 9.9 (A. Olliver), Waitapu 8.5 (W. H. McKay), Arclight 6.13 (H. Batten). Eclogue was quickest out of the barrier and soon established a good lead. The Sylvia Park colt was never headed, winning easily by three lengths. Oarissima who ran behind the field going round the back came fast on the outside and beat Roosevelt by a iiead. The top weights were never prominent. Time, Imin 45 4-ssec. TRAMWAY HACK HURBLES, \)4. miles.

Mr W. Gieson’s Maidi, Handsome Jack—Ruby. 9.7 (T. Pritchard) .. .. 1 Mr J. Bull’s Belario, 10.5 (H. Futoher)) .. ..3 Mr H. Jeffrey’s Sedgemoor, 9.0 (E. Allen) .. .. 3 Also ran : Yosami 10.6 (A. McOonnon). Maidi was in front till going round the far bend where Belario moved up and got ahead. Yosami fell at the back hurdle, and Sedgemoor baukled badly. Maidi and Belario were together over the last jump, but the roan mare had too much pace for Belario in the run home and won comfortably by two lengths, with Sedgemoor a long way behind third. Time, 2min 58sec. RAUMAI WELTER, 6 furlongs, Mr H. J. Rose’s Rosogrove, Rangipuhi—Forest Rose, 8.2 (R, Cameron) .. .. 1 Mr L. McKenzie’s Mussell, 8,13 . (H. Cairns) . . 2

! Mr O. E. Austin’s Toa Tuhi, 8.9 (L. Lam bees) ..8 Only starters. Won comfortably by a length. Time, Imin 21 2-ssec. PAREWANUI HACK SCURRY, 4 furlongs. Mr O. Hammond’s Genuine, Bona Fide—Lonely, 8.7 (W. Young) .. 1 Mr H.McManaway’s Castiglionc, 8 7 (T. Pritchard) ~ 2 Mr G. Morris’ Marton, 8.7 (G. Price) . .. 3 Also ran : MoouhMl, 8.7 (J. Morris), Charge 8 7 (A. Oiliver), Rangirua 8.7 (.R. King), Flyaway 8 7 (T. Carroll). Genuine got away first and Marton was slow to move. At the distance Oastiglione raced hard on the outside, but Genuine won comfortably from her by a length, with Marton a good third. Time, 52 l-ssec. WINNING OWNERS. The following were the principal winning ownersP. Preston £270, T. O’Neill £l7O, L. McKenzie £125, W. H. Nicol £lls, W. T. Hook £ll3, H. Rose £lO5, J. S- Adams £IOO, A. Hall £IOO, G. Smith £9O. O. W. G. Monobton £BO, O, E. Austin £75, H. M. Speed £7O, W. Gieson £7O, C. O. Hammond £7O. WINNING JOCKEYS. The principal winning jockeys were: W. Young, R. Young, A. Oliver, G Price, and T. Pritchard v 2 each; H. Cairns, N. Campbell, O. Cress, A. McCouuon, R. Lambess, and R. Cameron one «ach. A.R.O. SUMMER MEETING CONCLUDING DAY. Auckland, January 2. The concluding day’s racing in connection with the A.R.O. Summer Meeting took place at Ellerslie this afternoon. The rain that fell last evening had the effect of freshening up the course and surroundings considerably..but three was not sufficient to affect the track. There was a good attendance. Results;— Good wood'Handicap : Ngapuka 1, Tui Oakobau 2, Punborve 3. Also started Paritutu, Grenadier,. Inejlis, Ohanteuse, Sedition and Aristocrat. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 42seo,

Sylvia Handicap: Merriwa 1. Sharpshooter 3, idealism 3. Also started : Roselike, Royal Scotland, Lady Boon, Fighting Fish and Excalibur. Won by half a length. Time, Imin IV 8-sseo. Grandstrand Handicap: Leonator i, Master Soult 3, Celtic 3 Also started : Carl Rosa and Bully. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 3min 8 3-ssec. Fourteenth Royal Stakes: Armlet 1, Elysian 2, Broadsword 3. Also started: Coromandel. Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin 15seo.

Auckland Hurdle Jtace; Reservoir 1, Oreusot 2, Hautapu 3. Also started : Luscombe and Waihepakn. Won by three lengths. Time. 3min 55seo.

Newmarket Handicap: Wauchope 1, Tamainnpo 3, Flitaway 3. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 15sec. Auckland Plate: Bobrikoff 1, Zimmerman 2, Master Delaval 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 38seo. Grey Handicap; Hohunagtapu 1, Grizelle 2, Keep Step 3. Also started: Mark Time, Tattoo, Rarata,. Miss Advance, Hard Rock, Biddy Currau, Mentira, Explosive, Blue Rocket, Freevata, Hoanga, Flying Soult, Peggy Pride. Won by a length. Time, Imin 2sec.

STRATFORD MEETING. SECOND DAT. Stratford, January 2. The Stratford Races concluded today in fine weather With a good attendance. Results: —_ County Hack: Sir Artegal 1, Mulga Bill 2, Flying Wind 3, Also ran; Tanefcaha, Burton, Musberado, Timothy, and Glemora. Won easily. Time, Imin 16 2-ssec. Makuri Hurdles: Scenery 1, Drudgery 2, Bagatelle 3. Also ran : Lingerer and Maori Rifle. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min sseo. Domain Handicap: Stayboy 1, White Star 2, Mallet 3. Also ran.: Lyrist, Ranighaeta, and Wee Trinket. A good race. Time, Imin 46 2-sseo.

Ladies’ Purse: Palu 1, Clemency 2, Langshan 3. Also ran; Red Star, Black Banner, Royal Youngster. Toddy, Red Wing and St. Yenton. Won on the post. Time, lmin'.2osec. Handicap Trot; Oylie 1, Lillian 2, Olive 3. Also started: Dirava, Pierotte, Oraigarnskey, Major, Election, Elsie/s Child, Jerry, and Fearlie Maid. Won easily. Time, smin 24seo. Cardiff Stakes : Notorious 1, Dolce 2, Valentine 3. Also ran: Wee Lassie, Flying Wind, Bedrock, Noifa, Rifleshot, Waibapa, Sylvia Maid, Golden Glow, Adopted, Faida, Lady Finella, Te Whararoa, and Kaponga. A good race. Time, 57 2-ssec.

Toko Welter: Billow 1, Asfcraea 3, Recreation B. Also ran: Mondip, Burtpn, Denis, Fulminator, Shining Star, and Rohepotae. Won by a length. Time, Imin 32aeo. 3 Final 'Handicap: Sir Artegal 1, Lady Menschikoff 3, Tiptoe 3. Also ran: Kifsty, Karoroa, - Niotine, and St. Maria. Won easily. Time, Imin 17seo.

HAWKE’S BAY MEETING. SECOND DAY. Napier, January 3. The Hawke’s Bay J.O.’s Summer Meeting was concluded to-day before a good attendance The day was fine, but windy. The totalizator, returnslfor the meeting amounted tp s £15,331fi, as against £17,053 last year, and the bookmakers’ fees for the meeting totalled £33. Results Aotea Hurdles : Coy 1, Hipporofla 3, Commander B. Also started: Monarque and Rawhiti. Won easily by three lengths. Time, Bmiu 31sec.

Grandstand Handicap: North Head 1, Chamois 3, Erl King 3. Also started: Gold Treasure and Pluck. Won yall the way. Time, Imin 16seo. " Scurry Hack: Waioriki 1, Ora Pinsent 3, The Cockatoo B. Also started : Andrew Mack, Miscast, Aroha, Cork, Mediterranean, Kaolin, Obscurity. Won by two lengths. Time, mlin ssec. Summer Handicap: Woodhey 1, Muskerry 3, Loiret 3. Also started ; Ueuuku, Dardanus, Lamsdorff. Won comfortably by three lengths. Time, Imin 50aeo. Nursery Handloanp: ' i. Perhaps 3, Theodore 3. Also started: Ultim Bridge, Mere-

mere, Seraphic, Arion, 1 and Reformist. Time, Imin Sseo. Epsom Handicap: Waikaraka 1, Hlghden 2, Eldorado 3. Also started : Oabbnrne. Won by a head. Time, Imin 56seo. Matapiro Hack: Sir Possible 3, Parable 2, North Pole 3. Also started: Spate, Roseletlie, My Darling, Robin Link. Won all the way. Time, Imin 30sce. . ‘ January Handicap : Seaton Dale 1, Martyrium 2, Higbden 3. Also started: Berengaria and Milienial. Won by a length. Time, Imin 29sec. WAIRARAPA MEETING. SECOND* DAY. Masterton, January 2. The Wairarapa Race Meeting concluded to-day in fine, bnt windy, weather. The sum of £7824 was put through the machine. Twelve bookmakers were licensed. suits : Juvenile Handicap: Royal Guard 1, Sea Queen 2, Remission 3, Also started: Aetna, Kiltie Lass and Pysche. Won easily. Time, Imim Sseo. Tawaha Hack: Osiris 1, Merrivonia 2, Lucretius 3. Also started : Maiora, No Trumps and JStrathcona. Won by half a length. Time, Imin BOsec.

Racing Club Handicap: Moloch 1, Iranui 2, Skye 3. Also started: Wailethe, Aberration, Sunbonnet, Sandstream, Merrie Rose, Silken Rain, Passive and Mataari. Won by a head. Time, Imin 57sec.

WharepapaHack Welter: Tangeroa 1, Knight Commander 2, Diplomatic 3. Also ran : Sealer, No Trumps, Lerida and Black P«arl. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 43seo. Ruamahanga Hack : Rock Ferry 1, Te Ru 3, Swallow 8. Also started : Axite, Warlock, Thera, Kelso. Sweet Lethe, Bluebell, Conquer, Oblivion, and Ngaripua, Won by a length. Time, Imin 2seo. Russell Welter : Prism Jl, Simplex 3, Aboriginal 3. Also started: Wharekura and ' Gaelic. Time, Imin 29seo. Pirinoa Hack; Merrie Christmas 1. Vinoo 3, Splash 3. Also started: Puraku and Te Utuatu. Won by three Time, Imin 16sec. Ramiri Handicap: Loohiela 1, Tutnut 3, Aboriginal 3. Also ran: Axite and Kelso. Won by a heck. Time, Imin Isec.