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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 55, 29 October 1912, Page 6

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TRAINING NOTES. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (United Press (Association.) (Received noon.) Flemington, October 29. Perdita ran. ten furlongs in 2.20; Harpist and Ladies’ Man, eleven furlongs in 2.34; Slmja, eleven furlongs in 2.33; Woolawa and Uncle Matt, ten furlongs in 2.141; Uncle Sam worked strongly; Flai'tii, nine furlongs in 2.2; Eye Glass, twelve furlongs in 2.46; Elystan and Cider, eleven furlongs in 2.30 ; Flavian, eleven furlongs in 2.35; Duke Foote beat Lord Alwynne overten furlongs in 2.16; Hallomas beat Cadonia over twelve furlongs in 2.47; Lady Medallist went ten furlong's in 2.16; Golden Loop, eight furlongs in 1.50; Sunbath, ten furlongs in 2.19; Burraway, a mile in 1.49; Deeside, a mile in 1.48; Adgio and King Mostyn, ten furlongs in 2>47; Piastre, eleven furlongs in 3.7.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. (Per Press Association.) Wellington, October 28. The Wellington Racing Club’s Spring meeting was concluded at Iren than, to-day. The weatiicr was perfect, anu tnaro was a record attendance of 9UUU, including the Governor, the Prime Minister, and several otner Ministers and M’.P.’s. The totalisator turnover was £28,412 (a record), making £38,227 for the mooting, compared with £45,322 at the last Spring meeting. The deficiency is due to the bad weatner on Saturday. Results; — Tararua Handicap, of 100 sovs; 7 furlongs.—3 Brown Trout (R. Hatch; 9.3, 1; 4 Daunton, 8.0, 2; 1 Avaunce, 8.10, 3. 2 Dirge 8.4, 6 Torpoint 7.2, and 5 Otarara 7-0. also started.,Won by a head, with a length between second and third. Time, irnin 30 4-sscc. Juvenile Handicap, of 200 sovs (tor two-year-olds); 4 furlongs.—l Peronella, 7.6. (C. Emerson), i; 3 Secret Link, 7.7, 2; 0 Prince Laddo, 7.7, 3. 2 Gladful 7,12, and Pavola 7.7, 7 Lana Rail 7.7, and 5 Guiding Way 7.5 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length, with Prince Laddo a head behind Secret Link. Time, 53 l-ssec. Spring Trial Stakes, of 100 sovs; C furlongs.—l Exertion, 7.5 (C. Tricklebank), 1; 2 Lockwood, 7.8, 2; 3 Missile, 8.6, 3., 6 Merry Guy 8.6, 4 Connelly 8.4, 8 Parky 8.4, 5 Red Book 7.8, 7 Otter 7.6, 9 Elevated 7.5, ana 10 Valtirc 7.3 also started. Won easily by a length, with Missile about three lengths behind Lockwood. Time, Imin 23 4-ssec. Pearce Handicap, of 300 sovs; one mile.—l2 Sir Enox, 7.12 (L. Wilson), 1; 9 Medallist, 7.2, ,2; 10 Kilosteri, 6.7, 3i 2 Byron 8.3, 3 Patriotic 7.9, 8 Mira 7.10, 5 Sir Tristram 7.6, 8 Lady Moutoa 7.4, 6 Beacon 7.4, 7 Ngatimaru 7.2, 11 British Maid 6.13, 6 Ladrono 6.13, and 7 Ceylon 6.13 also started. Won easily by'a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 48sec. Second Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, of 12U soys; 2f. miles.— 2 Rangitona, 9.10 (Fletcher), 1; 5 Ranter, 9.13, 2; BEI well, 9.7, 3. Kelp 11.7, 3 Gondolier 10.0, 4 Highden 9.10, 7 Zulu 9.7, and 6 Major Webb 9.7, also started. Won by a neck, with Elweii half a furlong back. Kelp and Zulu fell. Time, 6min oOsec. Champion Plate, of 400 sovs; one and a quarter miles.—l Equitas, 8.13 (Hatch), 1; 2 Bronze, 8.9, 2; 3 Bobrikoff, 9.1, 3. 4 Sea-Queen 8.13, also started. Won by three-quarters of a length, with Bobrikoff six lengths off. Time, 2min 16 4-osec. Ruahine Handicap, of 100 sevs; C furlongs.—6 Sura turn, 6.12 (Berry), 1; 2 Lady Volga, 8.13, 2; 5 Ladino, 7.4, 3. 2 Sanguinary 8.8, 3 Monologue 8.3, 4 Lady Louisa 8.4, and l Hamurama 8.13, also started. Won by four'lengths. Time, 2min 20 3-5 seconds.

Nainai Handicap, of 120 sovs; six furlongs.—4. Undecided, 9.0 (W. Young); 1; 2' Lcapuki, 7.7, 2; 5 Mfc. Victoria, 7.7, 3. 1 Makafa 8.2, 7 Piriwai 8.0, 3 Prosper 7.12, 9 Bracken 7.3, 8 Negative 7.1, and G Distinction 7.6 also started/ Won by a nose. Time, Imin 21. l-sscc.

WAYERLEY-WAITOTARA RACES. Glorious weather was experienced for the Wavoid ey-Wu itotara annual meeting and the attendance was very large. The fields were large, the starting excellent, and the racing keen and oxciting. Prior to the running of the "Wilson Stakes a hack tethered in the weighing enclosure attempted to jump the picket fence, and disembowelled himself. The unfortunate animal was quickly shot. The Hawera trainer, 0. Cox, had a field day, Timothy, Sampan and Princess Flo winning races. The following are the details of the racing:— MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEN RACE, of 80 sovs; second 10 sovs from the stakes; weight-for age. • Seven furlongs. Mr J. O’Sullivan's ch m Princess Flo, St. Paul—Flagelot mare, 4 yrs, 8.9, (O. McCarten) 1 Mr P. Johnston’s ch m White Crane, oyrs, 8.12 (McMillen) ... 2 Mr F. Notrom’s h g Sir Donald, 4yrs, 8.11 (F. Meagher) 3 Millhanks (E. Campbell) 9.0, Squireen (L. Nodder) 9.10, Lady Grattan (Coker) 8.12/ Ona (J. Graham) 8.12, Empress (Mclntosh) 8.12, Eastwind (W. Rayner) 8,12, Roseblush (J. Paul) 8.12, Grandee (L. Lambess) 8.11, Waiwetu (S. Reid) 8.11, and Patroness (E. Abbott) 8.9 also started, Princess Flo" won by over a length. Sir Donald was a similar distance away third, just in front of a bunched .lot, and Millbanks whipped in the field. The favourite, Eastwind, ran well to the distance. Time, Imin Slfsec.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; second 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Mr Anstis’ ch g Royal Simon, by Sweet Simon—Dolly, 4yrs, 8.2 * (Anstis) " 1 Mr J. Barlow’s b h Katau, Oyrs, 8.11 (L. Nodder) 2. Mr J. McKean’s c g St. Serf, 4yrs, j 8.4 (F. Meagher) 3( Simple Sam (H. Battau) 9.0, Glenfern (A. McMillcn) 8.1, Aruake (A. McMullan) 8.13, Lady Fran (C. Monk; 7.12, St. Helena (H. Olliver) 7.12, Zctcs (V. Lee) 7.9, Topic (H. Gildhncii) 7.5, Silver Rose (N. Lambess) 7.4, Gordon Bell (O. McCarten) 7.4, and Opokc (H. Stowe) 7.3, also started, . Royal Simon and Katua raced neck and neck up the straight, the former winning a great race by a head. St. Serf was a fair third. Glenfern was favourite. Time, Imin 17 3-ssec.

HANDICAP HURDLES, of 80 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. Mr (). Cox’s b g Timothy, aged, by St. Paul—Ngaire, 9.3 (F. Meagher) 1 Mr S. Gower’s c g Moahau, Oyrs, 9.7 (H. Coker) 2 Mr J. R. Stanford’s c g Bereola, aged, 9.0 (IT. Copestake) 3 Smilax (R. Kelly) 10.2, Shoemaker (R. Horne) 9.12, Aviatrix (J. Howdcn) 9.5, Matapbin (J. Eva) 9.2, and Gipsy Doll (J. Whittaker) 9.0, also started. Timothy won all out by a bare length. Bereola was a poor third, and Smilax fourth. Shoemaker broke his leg and was destroyed. Time, 2min 53sec. WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA CUP, of 120 sovs; second 20 sovs and third 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. Mr T. Lloyd’s c ii Master Laddo, by Sir Laddo—Lake Placid, syrs, 8.5 (Meagher) * Mr J. Fitzgerald’s ch g Cornelian,

by Coronet—Factory Lass, syrs, 7.11 (McMillan) * Mr J. Pawson’s b g Sampan, Gyrs, 8.11 (O. McCarten) 3 Eurocco (Simpkins) 9.0, also started. Eurocco joined Master Laddo at the six furlong post, and the pair were three lengths out from Sampan and Cornelian. The latter made a forward move three furlongs from home, and, as the field bunched on the turn, got a lucky run on the rails and joined Sir Laddo as they straightened up. At the distance Cornelian had his head in front, but the favourite was not done with, and came again. Both horses raced abreast to the post,- the judge’s verdict, “a dead heat,” being greeted with acclamation. Sampan was three lengths away third, and Eurocco close up. Time, 2min 15 l-ssoc. WILSON, STAKES, of 70 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. (Weight Bst). Four furlongs. Dr. Paget’s b m Lucerne, by Lupin —Lady of the Lake, 4yrs, carried 141 b over (Dr. Paget) 1 Mr L. Benziger’s b c Crawford, 4 yrs, (L. Nodder) 2 Mr W. G. Anstis’ ch g Royal Simon, 4yrs (Anstis) 3

Topic (W. Mullen), Wai-Haeremai (W. Andrews), Hierarchy (H. Olliver), Rosaleys (Y. Lee), Yankee Doodle (TL Richards), Royal Dragoon (F. Faulkner), Opoko (A. McMullen), Lavelos (A. Simpkins), Park Tide (F. Copestake), St. Lumsdon (E. Fitzwater), Floss (A. Olliver), Simple Sam (H. Batten), Patronata (J. Graham), Runaway Girl (F. Meagher), Or Vieux (W. Raynor), Galtec (C. Mclntosh 1 ), Rector Girl (O. Monk), Perceler (R. Horne), Princess Flo (O. McCarten), Supply (H. Goldfinch), and Shady Girl (J. Paul), also started. A splendid race to the post saw Lucerne, nicely handled by his popular owner, land the stake by a long neck from the fast finishing Crawford, who was a similar distance in front of Royal, Simon. The rest were right on Royal Simon’s heels. Time, 52 1-5 seconds.

BREWER HANDICAP, of SO sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Seven furlongs. Mr W. Mcßeth’s b g Allure, by Handsome Jack—Remucra, Gyrs, 7.8 (A. McMullen) ‘ ... 1 Mr J. Kean’s cli g St. Serf, 4yrs ■ 8.3 (F. Meagher) 2 Mr J. Barlow’s b h Katua, Gyrs, 8.10 (L. Nodder) ... 3 Jackpin (H. Cocker) 8.7, Master Tupuhi (McMillen) 8.3, Lady Fran (C. Monk) 7.11, Eastwind (Richards) 7.5, White Crane (Fowler) 7.3, Gordon Bell (t). McCarten) 7.3, Reflect (Andrew's) 7.2, and Bonfire (R. Lambess) 7.2, also started. Allure came fast on the outside, and, sweeping past Katua below' the distance, came on and won easily by three lengths from St. Serf, who beat Katua by over a length. Gordon Bell and White Crane were next. Time, Imin 31scc. MOMOHAKI STAKES, of 85 sovs; second horse 10 sove from the stake. One mile and a distance. Mr J. Pawson’s h g Sampan, by San Fran—Waikaha, Gyrs, 8.12 (O. McCarten) 1 Mr F. R. Brice’s hr g- Whimper, aged, 7.7 (Cordue) 2 Mr J. Shechy’s I) g St. Helena, Gyrs; 7.12 (H. Ollivor) 3 Eurocco (Simpkins) 9.1, Cornelian (McMullen) 8.5 (inc. 71b pen.), and Kingswell (A. McMullen) 7.9, also started. Sampan came through at the straight, and, easily holding hie own in thy run home, scored comfortably by about half a length from Whimper. St. Helena was a close third, and Cornelian next. Time, 2min 3soc. JACKSON MEMORIAL STAKES, of 70 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes (weight 9st). Five furlongs. Mr T. F. Goddard’s hr g Te Tikura, by Advance—Courier©, syrs (L. Nodder) 1 Mr A. Hall’s h g St. Gate, aged (W. Rayner) 2

jMr J, Aelsin's In g Grander, -lyrs j (L Lambess) 3 ! Royal Dragoon (1 } . Willis), St. Lumsclen (C. Fitzgerald), Floss (A. Olliver), Squireen (IT. Batten), .Runaway Girl (F. Meagher), St. Luap (C. Cochrane), Patronymic (J). McCarten), Rector Girl (C. Monk), Porccler (H. Olliver), and Luvelos (Simpkins) also started. To Tikura caught St. Gate at the distance and beat him in the run home by a long neck, with Grandee a poor third. Time, Imin 4scc.