RACING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9069, 21 April 1908, Page 5

RACING.

WAIRARAPA RACING GLUE. AUTUMN MEETING—FIRST DAY. (Special Reporter.) The weather was fine, but the temperature very cold for the first day of the Tauherenikau races yesterday. There was a good attendance of the public, and interest in the racing was very keen, quite a' number of outsiders getting home. The Easter Handicap fell to White Lie, by Merriwee —Fib, who cut out the mile and a distance in 2min 1 2-ssec. Nine bookmakers paid their business fee —four inside at £2O, and five outside at £lO, 10s extra being charged for clerks. The sum of £8.478 was passed through the machine, as compared with £6,733 last year. The Greytown Band wan in attendance during the day, and played selections on the lawn. Following are detailed results:—

TE WHI'I HACK HURDLES, of 80sovs, second horse lOsovs. One and a half miles. Mr Elwood's be Aeolus, 6yrs, 10.8 (T. Pritchard) 1 Mr F. Tong's br m Pretty Maid, aged 10.13 (W. Whitehouse) 2 Mr C. H. Smith's b m Dulcinea I 6yrs 9.8 (A. Watson) 3 Also started.—Tilson 9.6 , Oblivion 9.0, Arahura 90. Oblivion was first past the stand, followed by Dulcinea and Tilson. About a furlong from home the winner had the fidld well settled, and he won comfortably by half a length, Dulcinea four lengths away. Time, 2min 52 4-ssec. MAIDEN HACK, of 50sovs, second horse lOsnvs. Six furlongs. Mrs W. Moore's b c Sir Frisco, 3yrs, 8.9 (W. Ryan) 1 Mr C. Pritchard's ch rn Mania, 4yrs, 8.12 (T. Pritchard) 2 Mr C. F. Vallance's b g Conquer, 3yrs, 8.6 (N. Williams) 3 Also started —Lady Lethe 8.12, Straban 8.11, Knight Commander 8.6, Sealer 5.6. Epsom Downs 8.6. Epsom Downs broke the line, and led for a furlong. Mania then assumed the lead until the straight, where the winner came out, and after a good finish won by half a length, the same distance separating second and third horses. Time, Imin 19* ec, EASIER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs, second horse 25sovs, and third { horse lOsovs. One mile and a distance. Mr J. Woolston's blk m White

Lie, syrs, 7.2, (W. Ayre) 1 Mr W. Cragg's b g Aberration, 6yrs, 8.4 (T. Pritchard) 2 Mr J. Cress' ch m San Julie, 4yrs, 8.9 (C. Cr:s?) 3 Also started.—Narcotic 8.12, Chatterer 8.7, Lethnan 7.10, San Fernando 7.8, Elfrida 6.9. The start was very indifferent, Aberration getting away first, followed by Lethean and White Lie. At the back the two latter were in front, White Lie taking the lead at the bend, winning by a length and a half, Aberration the same distance in front of San Julie. Time, 2min 1 2-ssec. TE WAKA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 70sovs, second horse lOsovs. Seven furlongs. Mr R. Knox's br m Lucretius, 4yrs, 9.0 (C. Cress) 1 Mr A. Barclay's b c Penates, 3yrs, 9.13 (T. Pritchard) 2 Mr J. Cress' b g Gaelic, syrs, 10.13 (J. Hackstone) 3 Also started Wailethe 10.4, Buoyant 10.2, Kelso 9.10, Osiris 9.9, Lochiela 9.3, Anemone 9.2, Diplomatic 8.9. Kelso got away well, Wailethe moving off last. Kelso maintained the lead to the willows, where Diplomatic came to the front. In the run hnme a reversal of places occurred, Lucretius coming through and winning by half a length, the same distance between Penates and Gaelic. Time, Imin 32 2-ssec. WANGaIMOaNA HANDICAP, of 85 sovs, second 10 sovs; seven furlongs. Mr O. Edwards ch g Toa Tui, 4yrs, 8.6 (W. Raynor) 1 Mr W. A. Donald's blk g Aboriginal, syrs, 9.5 (T. Carroll) 2 Mr R. Knox's br m Platypus, aged, 9.3 (C. Cress) 3 Also started—Merrie Zealand 9.12, Prism 8.9, Hinupai 8.0. Aboriginal led from the start, maintaining his position to the willows. Here Toa Tuhi, who was lying bandy, joined him, and a good finish ensued, the winner gaining the verdict by half a head, Platypus a length and a half away. Time, lmin 32 l-ssec. NURSFRY HANDICAP, of 75 sovs, second horse lOsuvs, third ssovs; four furlongs.

Mr D. E. Davis b f Splash, 8.5 (F. Langstone) 1 Mr F. Armstrong's ch f Steady 7.5 (T. Carroll) 2 Mr J. Cress' blk f Campaign, 7.9 (F. Cress) 3 Also started—Projectile 7.13, Passive 7.9. Splash got away well from an even start, and was never headed, winning comfortably by a short length, Campaign two lengths away. Time, 49 2-sstc. WARDELL HANDICAP, of 115 sovs, second horse lOsovs, third 5 sovs from stake; six furlongs. Mr C. F. Vallance's brg Simplex, 4yrs 6.7 (F. Cress) 1 Mr S. Messena's blk m Waicola, 6yrs, 7.11 (W. H. McKay) 2 Hon. J. Carroll's b g Wharekura, 3yrs, 6.10 (T. Carroll) 3 Also started—Merrie Rose 8.6, Lethean 8.5, Sherlock Holmes 7.10, Moata 7.3. Simplex got away with a flying start and never left the issue in doubt, winning by two good lengths, Wharekura close up to Waicola. Time, lmin 16sec. MAHAKI HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs, second horse 10 sovs; five furlongs. Mr Allen; Donald's ch g Kelso, syrs, 8.3 (Watson) * Mr T. McGrath's bg Tumut,. 4yrs,. 7.2 (McGrath) * Mr J. Chisholm's b f Skye, syrs 7.7 (T. Carroll) 3 Also started—Naumai 10.5, Consolation 8.8, Blue Bell 8.4, derbohm 8.4, Lothair 8.3, Sedgemoor 8.2, Bonnie Doon 7.10, Royal Maid 7.9, Friday 7.0, Miss Peaty 7.0, Sweet Shot 7.0. Naumai and Kelso got away in front early,., the

field followed closely in a bunch Coming into the straight Kels< forged ahead, and in the last fev chains Tumut and Skye overhaule< Naumai, the former racing witl Kelso past, the judge's box. Time lmin 3sec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. Te Ngarara Hurdles, If miles.— Aeolus 11.10, Pretty Maid 11.6, Dulcinea 9.10, Til&un 9.2. Rototawai Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Chatterer 8.8, Merrie Zealand 8.8, Merry Rose 8.5, Aboriginal 8.3, Waicola 8.0, Platypus 7.13, Simplex 7.9, Sherlock Holmes 7.7, Moata 6.13. Antumn Handicap, 1 mile. San Julie 8.13, Aberration 8.8, Chatterer 8.7, White Lie 8.0. Lethean 7.8, Aboriginal 7.8, Toa Tuhi 7.8, San Fernando 7.5, Sherlock Holmes 7.5, Elfrida 6.7. Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Naumi 9.13, Sir Frisco 8.13, Penates 8.9, Splash 8.3, Consolation 8.0, Steady 7.0, Passive 6.10. Stewards' Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Aboriginal 8.13, Platypus 8.10, Sherlock Holmes 8.3, Wharekura 7.11, Prism 7.11, Scotch Reel 7.10, Bonnie Doon 7.7. Waiohine Hack Handicap, 4 furlongs. Naumi 10.7, Penates 9.0, Wcmderbohm 8.0, Skye 7.13, Tumut 7.13, Sedgemoor 7.12, Swallow 7.12, Nitchevo 7.11, Conquer 7.8, Lady Lethe 7.0, Iranui 7.0. Tauherenikau Hack Handicap, 1 mile.—Gaelic 10.8, Wailethe 9.13, Buoyant 9.11, Kelso 9.9, Lucretius 9.5, Diplomatic 8.9, Anemone 8.8. Moroa Hack, 6 furlongs.—Strathcona 8.13, Kelso 8.9, Consolation 8.4, Blue Bell 8.0, Wjnderbohm 8.0, Mania 7.11, Sedgemoor 7.11, Lochiela 7.8, Nitchevo 7.7, Osiris 7.5, , Hinupai 7.5, Miss Peaty 6.10. |

CANTERBURY RACES. CHRISTCHURCH, April 20. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn meeting opened to-day at Riccarton, in dull and cold weather. The totalisator investments amounted to £15,026, as against £19,985 last year. Twenty-eight bookmakers wera licensed, the. fees amounting to £360. Results :-- Kildare Hurdles two miles.—Ability 11.2, 1; Eurus, 10.11, 2; Stormont, 10.3, 3. Also started —Leeside 12.5, Grand Stand 10.13, Southern Cross 10.12 and Canton 9.13. Won by a length, Time, 3min 49 | 2-ssec. I Champagne Stakes, for two-year-olds, six furlongs.—Golden SliDper, 8.8, 1; Husbandman, 8.10, 2; Fleetfoot, 8,8, 3. Fleetfoot was quickest away, but was beaten at five furlongs, and Golden Slipper won by a length and a half. Husbandman secured second place by half a head. Time, Imin 14 2-saec. Autumn Plate, one mile.-- The Libyan, 8.4, 1; North Pole, 8.4, 2; Nancy Stair, 8.4, 3. Also started— Oiyoi 8.4, Heliantlies 8.4, and Cava-" tina 8.4. Won by a length. Tirfre, lmin 42 4-ssec. GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. Buccleuch, 8.4 1 Goldbeater, 8.3 2 Puli Rate, 8.6 3

Also started — Petrovna 8.4, All Red 8.3, Cross Battery 7.12, Kairuma 7.9, Paragon 7.6, Contender 7.4, All Guns 6.12, Carissiraa 6.8, and Prim 6.8. Full Kate was quickest away, while All Red got a bad start. At the distance Bucclcunh got to Full Rate, and then stalling off a challenge by Goldbeater won by a length and a half, Full Rate a length away third, Petrovna fourth. Time, lmin 27 2-ssec. Russley Plate Handicap, for two-; year-olds, five furlongs.—Flitaway, j 8.0, 1; Elsium, 8.13, 2; Whistlecraft, 8.2, 3. Also started —Beneform 8.9, Rock ferry 8.2, Kilts 8.2, Santita 7.0, and Night Light 6.7. Won uy two lengths. Time, lmin 2sec. Epsom Welter Handicap, one mile. —Lupilite, 10.8, 1; Lady Disdain, 9.9, 2; Clanehatten, 9.4, 3. Also started.—Stronghold 10.11, Medallist 9.5, Rose Noble 8.13, Hilarity 8.8, Mercy 8.8, and Mango 8.1. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin 42 2-ssec. Gimcrack Race, five furlongs, weight 7.7.—Tessera 1, Cockleshell 2, Cerise r.nd Blue 3. Also started. —English Rose, Silent Member, Gold Braid, Sweet Hill, and Gypaobel. Won by a head. Time, liri.) 2 2-ssec. Sockburn Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Stratagem, 8.8, 1; Thunderer, 8.3, 2; Lapland, 8.13, 3. Also started Armmento 9.0, Somaroff 7.9, The Libyan 7.9, Ambroise 7.6, and Jacket 6.7. Won by three quarters of a length. Time 2min 9 3-ssec. ACCEPTANCES.

BY TELEGRAPH—PKE3S ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, April 20. The following acceptances have been received for the second day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting:— Peerswick Hurdles. —Ability 12.2, Eurus 11.5, Grandstand 11.3, Southern Cross 10.10, Storm 9.9, Canton 9.8, Stormont9.4. Autumn Nursery.—Armlet 9.9, Flitaway 9.1, Rock Ferry 7.7. Templeton Handicap. 10.0, Full Rate 9.2, Petrovna 8.13, Stronghold 8.10, Sea King 8.0, Ingleneuk 7.9, Kairoma 7.9, Sister Anne 7.8, Contender 7.6, White Cockade 6.13, Prim 6.7. Yaldhurst Welter. Martvrium 9.13, Cross Battery 9.9, Lady Disdain 9.9, Thunderer 9.5, Clanchattan 9.1, The Libyan 8.10, Rose Noble 8.10, Carissima 8.5, Nancy Stair 8.4, Oiyoi 8.2, Prim 8.2, Mango 7.12, v Helianthes 7.7, Cerise and Blue 7.7. Final Handicap.—Armamento 8.13, Lady Disdain 8.1.1, Thunderer 8.9, Clanchattan 8.6, Medallist 8.4, All Guns 7.10, North Pole 7.9, Somaroff and Mercy 7.3, Jacket 6.7, Highland Reel 6.7. PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. WELLINGTON, April 2<\ The Wellington Pony and Galloway Racing Club's meeting at Miramar was brought to a close to-day. Results:— Liliputian Handicap. Normandale 1, Query 2. Insanity also Started,, but fell.- Time,- 52secs.

t , ■ i. J Maiden Handicap.-Manaia 1, Diso cjple 2, Wee Nannie a. Time, 52 v 2-ssec. d Easter Cup Handicap, of lOOeovs. h —Balgowie 1, Miretta 2, Mutineer 3. , Time, lmin 20sec. Tramway Handicap. Firefly 1 Miss Navy 2, Mangwia 3. Time' lmin 7sec. ' Reclamation Handicap. Weka 1 - Lad y Mason 2, Gileadit 3. Time' lmin 22sec. ' Karaka Handicap.—Lady Zion ], Firefly 2, Wee Nannie 3. Time 53 2-ssec. ' Telegraph Handicap.— Lalgowie 1, Mutineer 2, Inspiration 3. Time' 52sec. , _ AUSTRALIAN RACES. BIT TKLEGIUni— rRESS ASSOCIATION. Received April 20, 7.37 p.m. RANDWICK, April 20. The Astralian Jockey Club's meeting was continued at Randwick today. Results:— Flying Handicap. —Fille Fogi 1 Lady Guenalf 2, Copper Top 3*. Twenty-seven starters. A good race. Won hy two lengths. Time, lmin 16Jsec.

Maiden Stakes.—Sir Aymer 1, Elkhorn 2, Hermes 3. Nine starters'. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 16* sec*. Champagne Stakes.—Malt Queen I,' Borodino 2, Emita 3. Ten starters. Won by half a length after a great J finish. Time, lmin 17Jsec. CUP. Dyed Garments 1 Tartan 2 Absentee 3 Peru and Gaby were first to show out. At the half mile Electron headed them. Passing the stand the order was—Lady Diffidence, Maranui, Duke, Electron, Jack Smith, Togo, Maltine, with Dyed Garments last. Lady Diffidence continued in fron 1 -. passing Oxenham's and along the far side, where Jack Smith ran into second place, followed by Maranui Duke, and Clarence. At the six fur-, longs post the order was practically the same. Dyed Garments then came up. Lady Diffidence still held charge at the half mile post. Maranui was first into the straight. Dyed Garments now took charge, and won by six lengths, two. lengths between second and third. Maranui was fourth and Bright Steel last. Time, 3min 34see. P'irst Steeplechase—Kuala Lumpur 1, Eclair 2, Boomerang 3. First Nursery Handicap.— Black Range 1, Stone Malten 2,* Contango 3. "