SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 138, 29 October 1912, Page 8

SPORTING.

WAVERLEY-W AITOTARA RACES. Glorious weather was experienced for the Waverley-Waitotara annual meeting, and the attendance was very large. The fields were largo, the starting excellent, and the racing keen and exciting. The; dead-heat in the principal handicap and close finishes-in-the other races spoke volumes for the good work of the handicapper, Mr. Geo; Morse. Speculation was very heavy, over-taxing the totalisator staff, and Uio club will have to face a big bill for increased stand accommodation and better-betting facilities next year. The Marton Brass Band is a greatly improved combination, and their playing earned rounds of applause. Prior to the running of the Wilson Stokes a' hack tethered in the weighing enclosure attempted to jump the-picket fence, and disembowelled himself. The unfortunate animal was quickly shot. The Ilawera trainer, 0. Cox, had a field day, Timothy. Sampan and Princess Flo winning races. The rules of the Jackson Stakes required the "winner of the Wilson Stakes, Morton Memorial, or any other race" to carry 141b penalty. The absurdity of the rule is evident, and is apparently a misprint, but the stewards had no option but to follow the rule. Needless to say there was niuch grumbling when winners of races months back had to carrv 10«t.

The following are the details of the racing:— MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEN RACE, of 80 sovs.; second 10 sovs. from the stakes; .weight-foi'rage. Seven furlongs. Mr. J. O'Sullivan's eh m Princess Flo.

St. Paul—Flagelot mare, 4yrs, 8.9 ' . (0. MeCarten) 1 Mr. P. Johnston's eh m White Crane, oyrs, 8.12 (McMillen)- 2 Mr. F. Notrom's b g Sir Donald, 4yrs, S.ll (F. Meagher) 3 Millbnnks (E. -Campbell) 9.0, Squireen (L. Nodder) 9.10, Lady Grattan (Coker) 8.12, Ona (J. Graham) 8.12, Empress (Mcintosh) 5.12, Eastwind (W. Rayner) 8.12, Roseblush (J. Paul) 8.12, Grandee (L. Lambess) 8.11, Waiwetu (S. Read) 8.11, and Patroness (E. Abbott) 8.9, also started. The colors of Sir Donald Were soon sorted out in front from a splendid start, and, running along the back, the bay son of Advance was leading Princess Flo and Eastwind. Princess Flo was up with Sir Donald as they came into the straight, and was well clear at the distance. White Crane came fast in the straight, and headed Sir Donald, but had no chance of catching Princess Flo, who 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 favorite, Eastwind, ran well to the distance, and then gave up the hopeless chase. Time, lmin. 34y 2 sec.. 1 FLYING HANDICAP, of 80 sovs.; second 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furl«g». Mr. Anstis' ch g Royal Simony "by Sweet Simon—Dolly, 4yrs, 8.2 (Anstis) 1, Mr. J. Barlow's b h Katua, 6yrs, 8.11 (L. Nodder) 2 Mr. J. McKean's c g St. Serf, 4yrs, 8.4 (F. Meagher) 3 Simple Sam (H. Batten) 9.0, Glenfern (A. McMillen) 8.1, Aruake (A. MeMullan) 8.13, Lady Fran (C. Monk) 7.12, St. Helena (H. Oiliver) 7.12, Zetes (V. Lee) I 7.9, Topic (H. Goldfinch) 7.5, Silver Rose (N. Lambess) 7.4, Gordon Bell (O. Me-

Carten) 7.4, and O'peke (H. Stowe) 7.3, also started.

Conney was the only defection, and thirteen horses went to the post. Another pretty start was effected, and Royal Simon took up the running from Katua and Glenfern. Katua closed on the leader as they came into the straight, and Glenfern dropped back. Royal Simon and Katua raced' neck and neck up- tilestraight, the former winning a great race by a head. St. Serf was a fair third, and Glenfern headed the ruck. Glenfern was favorite. Time, lmin. 17 3-ssec. HANDICAP HURDLES, of 80 sovs.; second horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a half. Mr. O. Cox's b g Timothy, aged, by St. Paul—Ngaire, 9.3 (F. Meagher). 1 Mr. S. Gower's c g Moahau, 6yrs, 9.7 (H. Coker) 2 Mr. J. R. Stanford's eg Bercola,

aged, 9.0 (H. Copestake) . 3 Smilax (R. Kelly) 10.2, Shoemaker (iß'. Home) 9.12, Aviatrix (tJ. Howden) 9.5, Mataphin (J. Eva) 9.2; and Gipsy Dot (J. Whittaker) 9.0, also started. Rawinia, Whimper and Mavourneen were scratched, and Aviatrix, Smilax and Shoemaker came in for most support. Timothy was first away, and led Aviatrix and a bunched crowd past the stand. Before reaching the seven-furlong post Smilax struck hard and : fell back. Timothy was steadied along the back, and Aviatrix and Moahau were in command. Shoemaker fell three furlongs from home. , Moahau led into the straight, but was immediately challenged by Timothy,, and, the latter lasting longest won all out by : a bare length. Ber'cola was a poor- third',, and Smilax fourthi. Shoemaker broke i his leg and was destroyed. Time,.2mia. 53sec. ' WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA CUP, of 120 sovs.; second 20 sovs., and third 6 sovs. from the stakes. One inilb and a, quarter. Mr. T. Lloyd's c hi Master Laddo, by Sir Laddo—Lake Placid, syrs, 8.5 (Meagher) f Mr. J. Fitzgerald's ch g Cornelian, by Coronet—Factory Lass, Syrs, 7.11 (McMillan) t Mr. J. Pawson's b g Sampan, Oyrs., | 8.11 (O. McCarten) 3 Eurocco (Simpkins) 9.0,. also, started. Master Laddo was a pronounced favorite, and was quickly rushed to the front. Passing the stand, the order was. Master Laddo, Eurocco, Cornelian and Sampan. ( Eurocco joined Master Laddo at the six furlong post, and the pair were three lengths oat 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 favorite 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 1 was three lengths away third, and Eu-1 rocco close up. Time, 2min. 15 l-ssec.

WILSON STAKES, of 70 srtvs.; second horse- 10 sovs. from Hip stakes. (Weight Bst.) Fuur furlong*. Dr. Paget's b m Lwcnie, l»v Lupin—Lady of the' Lake, -lyrs., e:\rrhil 1-tib over (Dr. Page I.) I Mr. L. b c Cvav. f-irrt, <!vvs. (L. Noddc-r) 2 Mr. W. G. Anstis' eli g Royal Simon, 4yrs. (Anstis) 3 Topic (W. Mullen), Wai-Ilaeremai (W. Andrews), Hierarchy (IT. Olliver), Rosa:cys (V. Lee), Yankee Doodle (H. lliehards), Royal Dragoon (F. Faulkner), Opeke (A. MeMullen), Lavelos (A. Simpkins), Park Tide (F. Cop.-sbke), St. Lumsden (E. Fitzwafer), Fioss (A. Olliver), Simple Sam (11. Batten), Patronata (J. Graham), Runaway Girl (F. Meagher), Or Vieux (W. Rayner), Galtee (C. Mcintosh), Rector Girl (C. Monk), Pereeler (R. Home), Princess Flo (0. McCarten), Supply (11. Goldfinch), and Shady Girl (J. Paul), also started Mr. Skipwith sent the twenty-four runners away to a beautiful start. Galtee was quickest to find his feet, and Lucerne was next out. The field raced to the course proper spread out like a file of cavalry, and when half the distance had been covered Lucerne joined

I Galtee, and Royal Simon put in a bid on f the rails. 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 Ro "! .Simon. The rest were right on Royal

Simon's liecls. Time, 52 l-ssec. BREWER HANDLCAP, of SO sovs.; second liorse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs. Mr. W. Mcßeth's b g Allure, by Handsome Jack—Remuera, Oyrs., 7.8 (A. MeMullen) .' 1

Mr. J. Kean's eh g St. Serf, 4yrs., 8.3 (F. Meagher) 2 Mr. J. Barlow's b h Katua, Oyrs., 8.10 (L. Nodder) 3 Jackpin (11. Cocker) 8.7, Muster Tupuhi (McMillen) 8.3, Lady Fran (C. Monk)

7.11, Eastwind (Richards) . 7.5, White Crane (Fowler) 7.3, Gordon Bell (0. MeCarten) 7.3, Reflect (Andrews) 7.2, and Bonfire (R, Lambess) 7.2, also started.' Conney was the only withdrawal, Allure being a strong order. Lady Fran dashed away in front, followed by Katua, with Bonfire away fast. The order was unchanged to the head of the straight, where the field closed up. 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. 31 sec. MOMOHAKI STAKES, of 85 sovs.; second horse 10 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a distance. Mr. J. Pawson's b g Sampan, bj San Fran —Waikaha, Oyrs., 8.12 (0. McCarten) 1 Mr. F. R. Brice's br g Whimper, aged, 7.7 (Cordue) 2 Mr. J. Sheehy's b g St. Helena, Oyrs., 7.12 (H. Oiliver) 3 Eurocco (Simpkins) 9.1, Cornelian (McMullcn) 8.5 (inc. 7lb pen.), and Kingswell (A. MeMullan) 7.9, also started. Allure dropped out, leaving six runners, of which Cornelian came in for most support. Kingswell momentarily showed in front from a good send-off, but Whimper and Eurocco quickly took up the lead and showed the way to St. Helena, Sampan and Kingswell along the back. Whimper led into the straight, where Sampan came through, and, easily holding his own in the run home, scored comfortably by about half a length from Whimper. St. Helena was a close third, and Cornelian next Time, 2min. 3sec. JACKSON MEMORIAL STAKES, of 70 sovs.; second horse 10 sovs. from the

stakes (weight 9st.). Five furlongs. Mr. T. F. Goddard's br g Te Tikura, by Advance—Couriere, syrs. (L. Nodder) 1 Mr. A. Hall's 1) g St. Gate, aged (W. Rayner) 2 Mr. J. Adam's br g Grandee, 4yrs. (L. Lambess) 3 Royal Dragoon (P. Willis), St. Lumsden (C. Fitzgerald), Floss (A. Oiliver), Squireen (H. Batten), Runaway Girl (F. Meagher), St. Luap (C. Cochrane), Patronymic (D. MeCarten), Rector Girl (C. Monk), Perceler (H. Oiliver), and Luve--1 los (Simpkins) also started. St. Gate was a hot favorite, and was one of the first away. He led into the straight by three lengths, but Te Tikura caught him at the distance and beat him ins the run home by a long neck, with Grandee a poor third. Time, lmin. 4see.

WELLINGTON RACING- CLUB,

A RECORD TURNOVER.

By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, La3t Night. The Wellington Racing Club's Spring meeting was concluded at Trentham today. The weather was perfect, and there was a record attendance of 9000, including the Governor, the Prime Minister, and several other Ministers and M.P.'s. The totalisator turnover was £28,412 (a Record), making £38,227 for the meetpsg, compared with £45,322 at the last Spring meeting. The deficiency is due to the bad weather on Saturday. Results: —

Tar&rua Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—3 Brown Trout (R. Hatch) 9.3, 1; 4 Daunton, 8.0,2; 1 Ava-uitce, 8.10, 3. 2 Dirge 8.4, 6 Torpoint T.2 and 5 Otarara 7.0 also started. Won by a head, with a length between second and

third. J?ime, Imin 3G 4-ssec. Juvenile Handicap, of 200 sovs (for two-year-olds); four furlongs.—l Peronella, 7.5 (C. Emerson) 1; 3 Secret Link, 7.7, 2; 6 Prince Laddo, 7.7,. 3. 2 Gladful 7.12 and Pavola 7.7, 7 Land 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; six furlongs.—l Exertion, 7.5 (C. Tricklebank) 1; 2 Lock wood', 7.8, 2; 3 Missile, ,8.6, 3. fl Merry Guy 8.0, 4 Connelly 8.4, 8 Parky 8.4, 5 lied Book 7.8, 7 Otter 7.5, 9 Elevated 7.5 and 10 Valtire 7.3 also started. Won easily by a length, with Missile about three lengths behind Lockwood. Time, lmin 23 4-ssec. Pearee Handicap, of 300 sovs; one mile —l2 Sir Knox 7.12 (L. Wilson), 1; 9 Medallist, 7.2, 2; 10 Kilosteri, 0.7, 3. 2 Byron 8.3, 3 Patriotic. 7.9, 8 Mira 7.10, 5 Sir Tristram 7.6, 8 Lady Moutoa 7.4, 0 Beacon 7.4, 7 Ngatimaru 7.2, 11 British Maid 0.13, 6 Lad rone 6.13, and 7 Ceylon 6.13 also started. Won easily by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 48sec. Second Hack and Hunter'a Steeple-

chase, of 120 sovs; 2\L miles.—2 llangi-' tana, 9.10 (Fletcher), 1; 5 Banter, 9.13, 2; 8 Elwell, !1.7. 3. Kcip 11.7, 3 Gondolier 10.0, 4 llLli.len 9.10, 7 Zulu 9.7, and 0 Major Webb 9.7 also started. Won by a neck, with Elwell half a furlong back. Kelp and Zulu fell. Time, Cm in oOsec. Champion Plate, o.' iOO sovs; one and a quarter mile's. -- 1 Equitas, 8.13 (Hatch), 1; 2 Bronze, 8.9, 2; 3 Bobrikotf, 9.1, 3. 4 Sea Queen 8.13, also started 1 . Won by three-quarters of a length, with Bobrik'oir six lengths oil'. Time, 2min 10 4-ssec.

Kuahino Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.---0 f-'nratura, 0.12 (Berr.v), 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 1 Hamuvama 8.13, also started. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 20 3-ssec.

Nainai Handicap, of 120 sovs; six furlongs.—4 Undecided, 9.0 (W. Young), 1; 2 Leapuki, 7.7, 2; 5 Mt. Victoria, 7.7, 3. 1 Makara 8.2, 7 Piriwai 8.0, 3 Prosper 7.12, 9 Bracken 7.3, S Negative 7.1, and 0 Distinction 7.G also started. Won by a nose. Time, lmin 21 l-ssec.

flemingtonWies. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. Flemington, October 28. Effervescence and Flavian covered a half mile in siy a scc, and Cider and Wilari did tke half-mile in 52sec. Duke Foote and Uncle Sam sprinted three furlongs in 39sec.

CAULFIELD TRAINING NOTES. Caulfield, October 28. Continuance did five furlongs in lnfin Bsec and Ewdorus five furlongs in lmin 13% sec.