MASTERTON RACING CLUB.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8271, 26 October 1906, Page 6

MASTERTON RACING CLUB.

SPRING MEETING. The Spring Meeting of the Masterton .Racing Club wbs commenced on the Club's oonrse at Opaki, yeßterday, in fine weather. The eight events set dojvu for decision drew out good fields, and the racing was very interesting. One cr two of the raues resulted in close finishes. 0. Jenkins rode three winners. The aom of £6,517 was put through the totalisator, as against £5,14G for the corresponding day of v the Spring Meeting last year, an increase of £1,371. Mr Thos. Duncan, secretary, bad all tbo arrangements for the meeting complete. He was ably assisted by au energetic, body of stewards, and by Mr W. Gillespie. The following are ihe results:— HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 75 eovs; \% mile. 109 Jno. Clarke's br g Fnro, aged, by Monaco Plßymatp, 10.11 (O. Miloheil) 1 33 H. Counop's ch g Rangitoto, Gyre, 9.0 (J. Iltrcoek) ... 2 153 A. F. Douglas' ch « Needlework, aged, 10.11 (J. O'Conneli) ... 3 57 H. Hodge's b no Silverlene, Gyrs, U.O (Tl Fritcbard) ... 0 67 J. Green's oh g Le Vent, aged. 9.0 (J. Morris) ... 0 27 M. Moore's br g Te Kanui, syrs, 9.0 (A. Watson) ... 0 (Wiiiuer trained by H. Hickoy.) Mr Tboe. Cameron got lus field well away. Rangitoto took command of the field, and led over the first hurdlp. Enteiing the straight Rangitotu's nearest attendant was Needlework, but the field had not gone very far when Faro went to the front. Passing the stand the order was Faro, Rangitoto, Te Kanui, Needlework, Le Vent and Silverlene. Faro led out of the straight, and at the back he was BtUI in command wiith Te Kanui, Needlework and Rangitoto bunched behind, him. At the willows Rangitoto had moved up, anl was raomg on even terms with the leader. Faro had a slight advantage over hts opponent when the straight was reaobeii, but in the run home Faro showed his superiority and finished three lengths ahead of Rangitoto, who was the same distance in front of Needlework. Te Kauui was fourth, and Silverlene last. Le Vent fell at the last hurdle. lime, 3min 22seo. Totalisator, 446. Dividends, £2 15s and £3. FLYJNG HACK HANDICAP, of GO sovs; 6 furlongs. 311 A. Wilson's oh f Sflendid Idea, 4yrs, by Captain Webb —Bonnie Idea, 9.8 (C. Jenkins) ... 1 254 J. C. Skeet's blk f Silken Kein, 4yrs, 7.11 (S. Reid) ... 2 271 W. MoKenzie's b g Sherlock Holmer, 6yrs, 8.13, (D. Uameiou) 3 140 V*. J. Douglas' blk c Waipunehu, 4yrs, 8.0 (W. Hodden ••• 0 79 W. J. JorgensenVrn m The Vouoher, Cyra 7.11 (L. Wilson) ... 0 61 T. Bennett's ch g Furneaux, 6yrs, 7.2 (R. Cameron) ... 0 49 K. MoKenzie's ob g Sen Sim, syrs, -7.2 (H. Price) ... 0 38 Jas. Maoara's b g Snarkeyn, 4yrs, 6.10 (T. Carroll) ... 0 (Winner trained by owner). The Voucher was quickest away,and made the running to the willows. Sherlock Holmes then moved up and led to the straight. Splendid Idea beat Silken Rein comfortably by half a length. Sheilook Holmes was the name distance away third. Time, Imin 17seo. Totalisator, 903. Dividends, £1 19s and £1 6s. MASTERTGN CUP (open), of 175 sova; m, nalle. •275 P. O'Neill's br o Submarine, syre, by Torpedo—Blaetire, 8.5 (G. Priie) ... 1 .59 W. Mitchell's br h Rosea], Gyrs, by Handsome Jack— Rosalind, 7.11 (P. Langstone) ... 2 '9O E. G. Harris br g Narootio, aged, by Lethe—Morehu, 7.11 (A. Oliver) ... 3 221 J. H. Prosser's b h Gold Crown, Gyre, 9.0 (C. Jenkins) ... 0 74 H. Hodge's b g Jolly Friar, 5yr5,*7.11 (S. Reid) ... 0 16 Thos. Ray's b/h Hamua, aged, 7.7 (B. Olliver) ... 0 18 Mrs T. C. White's b m La Torpedo, aged, 7.4 (H. Prioe) 0 56 Jas. Maoara's b m Skye, 4yrs, 6.7 (I. Carroll) ... 0 f Winner trained by M. MoGratb). The start was a good one. Jolly Friar was the quickest on bis feet, and with Narootio close behind him he showed the way out of the straight. Further on Skye moved up .into second pos s tion with La Torpedo third. Along the back stretuh Skye went to the front with the favourite Ifing third. Near the willows Jolly Friar was again in front, but Submarine soon passed him, and led the field into the straight. The colt was never troubled, and won as he liked by two lengths. Three lengths separated the second and third horses. Time, 2min lOseo. Totalisator, 809. Dividends, £1 19s and £3 Is.

MAIDEN HACK RACE, of 65 sovs; 7 furlongs. 349 H. Connop's br f Lomniia, 3yrs, by Mew Forest—Fadlieu, 7.8 (S. Keitl) ... 1 188 M. Laing's b 0 Glengowrie, 3yru, 7.13 (0. Jenkins) ... 2 100 0. Fore-iinn's br g Full Rate, 4yrs, 8.11 (J. Sandifordl ... 3 194 A. Keside's br g Lebeccio, aged, 9.0 (B. Olliver) ... 0 37 W. D. Watson's br f Tangerine, syrs, 8.12 (G. Price) 0 13 T. P. Hurley's blk m Black Angei, syrs, 8.12 (A. Frost) 0 -89 W. Brown's b f Star Queen, 3yre, 7.8 (J. Ayrea) ... 0 (Winner trained by owner). Hlaok Angel was left at the post, :Lebeeoio went away to tho front, and led for a short distance; then Glengowrie and Full Bate took charge. Lomaiia came away at the distance, and joined Glengowrie. Both horses raced neck and neck down the straight. Lomaria gained the judge's verdict by a nose. Time, lmin 3]seo. Totalisator, 870. Dividends, £2 7s and SI. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of SO sovs; I }£ mile. 171 Mrs J. Clarke's br g Faro, aged, by Manaoo—Playinate, 11.10 (Mr U. Hirst) ... 1

75 Miss E. H. Crawford's b m Hoity Tofty, aged, 10.11, (Mr A. G. Pilmer) ... 2 187 Mrs Bull's b g Weary Bill, aged, 11.10 (Mr J. Bull) ... 3 94 Mrs Gillespie's br g Haukeria 11.13 (Mr A. H. Douglas) ... 0 9 Miss Vida O'Connell's b m Wild Oat, aged, 11.7 (Mr F. B. Vallauce) 0 32 Mrs B. J. Man's br m Moetoropuku, aged, 11.3 (Mr G. Shaw) ... ••• 0 18 Mrs A. C. MoDoneP's b g Lissa, aged, 10.11 (Mr A. Wilson) 0 33 Miss Procter's oh g 3wop, aged, 10.11 (Mr D. A. Bennett) 0 92 Mrs O. F. Vallanoo's blk g Ensign, Gyrs, 10.9 (Mr C. tf.Vallunco) 0 16 Mrs W. U. Buick's blk g Firostiok, syrs, 10.7 (Mr W. Buick) 0 59 Mrs J. Nicol s oh ru Pomegranate, 10.7 (Mr G. W. McKenzie) ... ... 0 11 Mrs A. Buick's br g Gipsy Joe, Gyrs, 10.7 (Mr A. Buick) ... ••• 0 21 Mrs J. Gross's oh m Peramican, Gyrs, 10.7 (Mr L. B. Vallanoo) 0 23 Mrs J. chisbolm's b g War Dog, agod, 10.7 0 (Winner trained by H. Hickey). Tbo start was a good one, War Dog and Haukeria going to the ' front, and leading out of the straight. At the back Firestiok moved up, with Moetoropuku and Faro Jymg close handy. When the willows were reached Firestick was displaced by Faro, who was the first to enter the straight. The favourite, Weary Bill, and Hoity Tolfcy were close behind Faro and going well. The eon of Manaoo, however, drew away from the field, a nd won, without whip, by three lengths. Time, 2min 16 2 Seec. Totalisator, 841. Dividends, £3 6s and £2 10s.

OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; 1 mile. 329 A. Peter's oh h Aeolus, syrs, by Euroclydon—Santa Katarina, 8.4 (O. Jenkins) ... 1 48 T. Sepfcor's oh m Marsfone, syrs, 7.0 (J. Higginson) ... 2 107 W. J. Douglas' bo Mecca, 4yrs. 7.0 (J. Farramore) ... 3 48 G. G. Cork's b g Molooh, 4ys, 8.4 (B. Olliver) ... 0 24 T. Ross' b m Wai Lethe, 6yre, 7.13 (F. Langstone) ... 0 250 J. Sullivan's br m Victoria Park, 6yrs, 7.12 (G. Prioe) 0 20 A. Banks blk g Hatley, aged, 7.10 (A. Watson) ... 0 33 J. Ormond's b m Marseillaise, 4yrs, 7.8 (R. Cameron) 0 87 A. MoPherson's b m Lavinia, fged, 7.6 (H. Cairns) ... 0 56 H. Watsou'som Gold Guard, aged, 7.4 iW. H. Maokay) 0 18 W. H. Rooney's b m Grand Poplar, 4yrs, 7.0 (L. Wilson) 0 16 O. F. Vallanoe's br o Simplex, 3yre, 6.7 (S. Reid) ... 0 (Winner trained by owner). Aeolus, well ridden by Jenkins, came with a line run >n the straight, and naught the leader (Marstone) 50 yards from home, and passed the post first with about a short bead to spare. Time, lmio 42 2 sseo. Totalisator, 1,017. Dividends, £2 and £4 13s.

PUBLICANS' HANDICAP (open), of 120 sovs; 7 furlongs. 391 J. H. Passer's br g Maui, syrs, by Mabaki—-Jeuzail, 8.2 (C. Jenkins) 1 100 R. Knox's b g Royal Blue, aged, 7.3 (W. H. Maekay) ... 2 26 H. Watson's brg.Wind, aged, 7.5, (T. Carroll) ... ... 3 95 W. E. Bidwill's b g Aberrafcion, syrg, 7.7 (3. Jfarramore) 0 264 3. Hathaway's ch g Kosegrove, syrs, 7.7 (0. Price)... 0 27 0. H. smith's b f Duloinea, syrs, 7.5 (B. Olliver) ... 0 53 S. Buiok'a br f Kiflemaid, 4yre, 7.3 (L. Wilson) ... 0 78 0. F. Vallance's b g Variation, aged, 7.0 (S. Keid) ... 0 (Winner trained <iy owner). When the willows were reached Wind led from Royal Blue and Dnloinea. At tbe distance Royal Blue and Wind were rncing on even teres. Down the straight Royal B?ue and 1 Wind were joined by Mrui nnd Rifiemaid. All four horses raced past the post looked together, Maui gaining the judge's verdict. Time, lmin 30 2-sseo. Totalisator, 1,06 2. Dividends, £1 16 and £2 7s. DASH HACK HANDICAP, of 50 son; 5 furlongs. 207 J. Symon's b g Lord Soult, aged, by Soult—.Lady Antrim, 8.5 (C. Price) ... 1 121 W. Cooper's b f Sun Bonnet, 4yrs, 7.0 (T. Carroll) ... 2 , 109 W. J. Joigenaen's bf Strath- ( Allan, 3yrs, 7.10 (L. Wil- ' son) ... 3 64 R. A. McDonald's b g Lothair, syrs, 7.10 (H. MoDon. aid) ... 0 45 A. Liskirk's bo Hiro, 4yrn, 7.10 (G. Price) ... 0 23 H. Hodge's ch f Lady Pet, syrs, 7.0 (S. Reid) ... 0 (Winner traned by A. M. Wright). Strathflllan was the quiokest away. Lord Soult took crmmand at the top Lit the straight, and eventually won comfortably by ten lengths. Three lengths separated the second and third horses. Time, lmin 1 4-sseo. Totalisator, 569. Dividends, £1 17s and £1 Is.

TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Hack Hurdle Handicap.—Needlework 10.13, Eangitoto 9.9, Matikokiri 9.8, Swop 9.6, He Kanui 9.0. Traderuen's. Hack Handicap. Mataari and Ensegrove 9.5, Aeolus 9.1, Moloch 8.3, Silken Rein 7.12, Marstone 7.9, Mecca 7.5, Levin ia 7.4, Full Eate 7.4, Glengowrie 7.3, Grand Poplar 6.10, Simplex and Sbarkeyn 6.7. President's Handicap. Submarine 9.2,R05eal and Maui 8.3, Narcotic 8.1, Jolly Friar 7.11, Riflemaid 7.0, La Torpedo 6.10. High-weight Hack Handicap. Faro 12.11, Hankeria and vVeary Bill 11.13, Hoity Toity 11.5, Moetoropuku 11.3, Lissa 11.0, Ensign 10.10, Tangerine 10.9, Firestiok, Pemmican, Pomegranate, Gipsy Jog and War Dog 10.7. Scurry Hack Handicap.—Sherlock Holmes and Lord Scolt 9.0, Strathflllan 7.8, Suutonnet 7.4, Lefihair 7.3, Wild Oat 6.12, .Sen Sim 6.10. Welter Hack Handicap.—Mataari 10.9, Faro 9.9, Moloch 9.5, Vic-

toria Park and Devonia 9.0, Hatley 8.11, Hoity Toity 8.8, St. Brandon 8.7, Gold Guard 8.5, Sen S'm and Lebeooio 8.0. Stewards' Handicap.— Roseal 8.8, Platypus 8.5, Splendid Idea 8.2, Wind 7.G, Duloinea 7.3, Elfrida 7.0, Variation and Coxswain 6.9. Electrio Hack Handicap.—Splendid Idea 10.2, Sherlock Holmes 8.12, Wai Ltthe 8.3, Waipuneha 7.13, The Voucher 7.8, Star Queen 6.7.