SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8121, 28 May 1906, Page 3

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. PBE PEESS ASSOCIATION. Auckland, May TG. Maiden Steeple: Weary Bill 110. Koseplot, Medallist 10.10, B:ir ton , Loch Fyne 10.5, Catherine Gordon 10 i, Well Cast 9.11, Sir James 9.12, R If, K-uger, Cutlero, Jess 9.7. Cornwall Handieup : Gold Crow 11 11.9, Leonator 11.4. Rise Madder 10.9, Convoy, Nervine 10.0 Shrapnel Shell 10.4, Ironmould 10.3, Delania 10.0, Le Beau 9.10, Geordie 9.8, Claremont 9.6, Apologne, Sit Gilead 9.5, Rookby 9.3,' fdassa, Cyrano, The Leader, Meohanic 9.0.

Pony Handicap; Fashionable 10.0, Sonoma 9.6, Kilderkin 9.0, Forth 8.12, Merry Delaval 8.9, Lady Nannie 7.12. Maiden Welter: Pen 10.3, Silver Shell 10.1, Pangnroft 9,13, Lunetta 9.12, Kaimerc 9.8, Haerauiai 9.6, Tr.' pbine, Pamperia 9.5, Te Taniwha 9.4* Pearl Necklet 9.0 (including 51bs penalty), Mooshun 9.3, Hill Flower, Chi f "Steward 9.2, The Dunce, Integrity, T1 e Scotchman, Kermes, Lady Clements, t'ai Cokabu 9.0.

Maiden Hnrdlos: Convoy 11.6, On x 10.9, Ability 10.11 (including 51bs pen. alty), Fierramoscow 10.3, Bonomiana 1 '.O, Corporal 9.11, Le Beau 9.9, Liberator 9.6, Midcyr, Omati 9.5.

| NOTES ON WANGANUI MEETING. [By "Motueoa."] Perfect weather, a beautiful course, and interesting racing was the general verdict of the large gathering at the Wanganui J.C. Winter Meeting. Not the least enjoyable at the mooting was the music dispensed by the Garrison Band. The ever-popular selection " Smithy in the Wood," was received with great applause, and there is no doubt (hat the Club possesses a very great attraction in the splendid band they are so fortunate to have for their meeting.

Wanganui has one of the prettiest and best courses in the North'lsland, and with the splendid catering by Messrs Dustin, and the performance of the band, patrons appeared to enjoy themselves thoroughly. The Secretary, Mr Moffatt, and his st jff worked energetically to ensure the success of the meeting, with the result that it has been one of the most successful yet held by the Club. As I mentioned m a previous issue a good deal of criticism was written on the weights allotted by Mr Geo. Morse (the handicapper), but this official certainly deserves a great amount of praise for his work. Not only were good a"ceptances received, but also close and exciting finishes was the result of his work, and in many instances surprises were in store, showing that the winner was well concealed.

The starting was the only bad fearure at the meeting. Some of the despatches being very bad and affected the result of the race.

The opening event of the meeting vas the Borough Handicap of six furlongs, the correct thing being Ailsa, but the filly could not get anywhere near the winner, who looked in great form.

The big Steeplechase was n most interesting race,' the torses jumping well. The only accident at the meeting was m this event when PLoetonitis fell iui D. Moravian sustained slight injuries to his chest and was taken to the hospital, but no serious results are riticipaled.

Miss King was in the lead till going .• >und the back the last time, when the n ire fell back beaten. Here alio D.'foe received a bad bump when •acing well up, and coming into the straight D.'foe, Eurus and Playfair were in the lead but at the last jump—.be hen coop—Defoe and Playfair ran J If. There is no doifbt the Robinson Jrusoe gelding would have vroij othervise, as he was coming well at the inish but e\ldentiy received a bid

mock at the back of the course, for lis legs were baily cut when he came ,n, and the gelding will ijot be able to .■ace agiin for some time. In the Electric Hack a very large ield lined up at the barrier and it wax ibout sixteen minutes before Mr Jhavannes raised the barrier to an start, the winner turning up n White Star, who paid the splendid lividend of £3l Is.

JHydrant had an easy win in the May Hurdles, Weary Bill finishing a bad

In the Hack Hurdles, Exmoor also iad a i easy win, being out in front ill the way. Entering lh; straight Rangiwhenua, who was lying about ifth. made a great run, but could not ■atch the winner.

Another surprise was iu store for jitroas in the Conolly Handicap in rhich Bustique—who ran unplaced in lie first eyent—came with a splendid 'on at'tlie finish and paid a dividend >t m «s.

~ In the Purua Hack, uiany of tlie [contestants were very evenly backed, and the- winner, who was actually favorite, paid the good price of £O, .•ather an unusual price for a favorite to pay. This certainly reflects credit on the han'l'C'pper.

The s!art for'the Winter Oats wis i failure, Ellcrton twice broke the larrier, and it appeared as if the (I Id ■rould never get away, however, the s'.arter after sixteen minutes delay ra'scd the tape when the ho/ses appeared to be turred in all directionsTolly Friar getting right away and lothing else had a chance. The Grandstand Steeplechase con-

dsted only of three runners, but was a splendid race, Playfair and Nad ulor vcre in front together nearly all the ray until the second time round when Pnajionitis closed up and the three horses jumped the heu coop iu perfect ine, but when cleared Play lair forged

ihead and won by about a length. The Century Hurdles was anothe' ntercsting race the pipular fanei'-: icing Exmoor, Hydrant and Comfort, 'nit Hjdr..nt won almost as easily as in the first day. Miss King was lasl ill the way. In the Hack Hurdles Eangiwhenua an a good race and should have secured secord place but Boyd cm--1 l.'ntly did not notice Silverlcne coming ip on the inside, as he appeared to be nking matters rather easily at the inish. ' Sweet Helen got off with the lead in ■lie Farewell Handicap but Sp'cndiil Idea came with a fast run at the finish ind paid the good dividend of £8 Is. There is no doubt that some of the •esults might have been ditferent if he various lit ld< had been despatched

nore in line. Also some of the events verc started aftrr the time set down in he " correct ea'd'" The receipts from the totalisator :xcecded those of last year's meeting ! iy £2,754 —a rather substantial in■riase. The Tarana'ti Jockey Club m'ght ake enquiries to see how it is douc. The oli'cials of the Club left no itone unturned to ensuro the comfort if patr< ns. llepresi nla'ives fr. m many Sperling lasers in the eolony were present at

the meetinf, and it v as rat her intcre stag lo hear some cf t 'o ren arks on lie Tarannki Jockey Clu'i. \lis3 Ling was sold for £IOO jusl b.'fore the race lor the Wau;'auiii Steeplechase. On "Friday morn'ng sever il how vero offered foiya'e. Jolly Friar wjs >assed in at £l7O. A purchaser would ia- e soon received j-art of his purchase noney as the gelding won the Vin'c Oats with a stake of £l2O just after caving the sale ring. Clementine was l-o passed at £75.

Hutana looks very well and will no doubt hold his own over a stilt steeplechase course.

Graduated Tax (Alfua —Lady Evi" bne) is a big bay mare who a.", cars to be very well.

Miss Kins wis out in tlio lend for about Iwj and a lmlf miles uf tlio Steeplechase and appeared to be in grc:it form, but ran very badly in the Century Hurdles. S. Reid rode Jolly Friar in the Wiiile." Oats, D. Price riding the second horse (Martello). 0. Pliffltonitis is a very line looking 'gelding by Pliaston -Fickle, but appears to be sc.irccly lit. He was in a perfect hither when he returned to the enclosure each day. Martello, tin- highly priced eolt by Hotchkis- lto.ie oE Wellington, is a ' perfect looking racehorse, but very excitable, and sweated profusely at g the barrier. Phaetonitis, Ability, Mocassin, Hyd- '. 1 rant, and Convoy were shipped at New lc Plymouth, for Auckland, on Saturday B night. A large number will leave the brenkJ ' water to-night, including Tlxmoor, Gold Crown, Comfort, and Hose Madder.

I TURF TOPIC. I ["Br " Motukoa.""] I Jolly Friar was sold privately previous to the race which the St. Hippo gelding won. ■ Several of the events at the | nui meeting were started without the aid of the barrier. Although it was decided not to admit bookmakors—who may be owners—as members of the North Island Horseowners Association, the remarks by same of the speakers were very complimentary to the " knights of the pencil." Weary Bill appeared to be in great fettle, but his displays were disappointing. The performances of Aka Aka at Takapuna were not as good as was anticipated.

I Solution, who is at present enjoying a spell in the paddock, has been entere d for the Epsom and Metropolitan events at the A.J.C. spring fixture.