SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9070, 22 April 1908, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING. J WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. \ AUTUMN MEETING. SECOND DAY. There was a reduced attendance for the second day of the Tauherenikau races, the weather conditions being much more pleasant than on Monday. The fields were fair right through, but the track was a bit sticky. The Autumn Handicap went to Aboriginal, who had a handy weight, and was a popular fancy. The starting was only fair, with an exception of two events, while the judge's decision in placing Naumai third in the last race, and giving Conquer firat place, gave great dissatisfaction, and caused a great commotion round the judge's box, the general opinion being that Naumai won from end to end by a clear neck. Perhaps the rider of Naumai was somewhat to blame for making the finish so close when his mount appeared to have plenty left in him. Eght bookmakers were licensed, four jmside and fdur out, one less tian ' on Monday. The sum cf £4,432 was put through the machine, making £12,860 for the meeting, as against £13,976 for the Easter meeting last year. Following are the detailed results:— TE NGARARA HACK HURDLES, of 90 sovs second horse 10 sovs, third 5 sovs; 1| miles. Mr F. Tong's br m Pretty Maid, aged, 11.6 (Whitehouse) 1 Mr Ellwood's b g Aelous, 6 yr3, 11.10 (Pritchard) 2 Mr J. Orr's b g Tilson, aged, 9.2 (W. Galbraith) 3 Also started—Dulcinea 9.10. Tilson led paat the stand followed by Prettv Maid and Aelous, and led until the willows, where Pretty Maid 'dropped into the premier position, and Tilson fell away to third. Two lengths separated the winner and second horse, Tilson three lengths away. Time, 3min 22 4-ssec. ROTOTAWAI HANDICAP, of 115 sovs, second horse 10 sovs, third 5 sovs; six furlongs. Mr C. F. Vallance's br g Simplex, 4yrs, 7.9 (F. Cress) 1 Mr W. Piatt's b m Merrie Rose, syrs, 8.5 (C. Cress) ' 2 Mr F. Martin's b g Moata, syrs, 6.13 (Mallows) 3 Also started—Merrie Zealand 8.8, Waicola 8.0. Simplex shot out from the jump and led all the way. Merrie Rose challenged in the straight, Moata close up, but the effort was fruitless, and at the post two lengths separated first and second and second and third horses. Time, lmin 17sec. MOROA HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs, second horse 10 sovs; 6 furlongs. Mr T. McGrath's ch g Osiris, 3yrs, 7.5 (W. H. McKay) 1 Mr G. Hume's bg Strathcona, 6 yrs, 8.13 (C. Cress) 2 Mr J. Macara's b f Lochiela, 4yrs, 7.8 (Carroll) 3 Also started—Kelso 8.9, Consolation 8.4, Blue Bell 8.2, Wonderbohm 8.0, Mania 7.11, Sedgmoor 7.11, Nitcheyo 7.7, Hinupai 7.5, Miss Peaty 6.12, Kelso showed out from the rise of the barrier, Consolation moving off last. Kelso was attended by Mania and Osiris at the willows, and coming round the bend was hard pressed, and eventually supplanted by the latter. The finish was very dose, half a length being the winner's advantage, and a neck only between Htrathcona and Lochiela. Time, TAUHERENIKAU HACK HANDICAP, of 75 sovs; second horse 103ovs, third horse ssovs; 1 mile. Mr W. Hume's b m Wailethe, aged, 9.13 (Langstone) 1 Mr R. Knox's br m Lucretius, 4yrs, 9.5 (C. Cress) 2 Mr H. Hodge's ch g Diplomatic, 4yrs, 8.9 (N. Williams) 3 Also started.—Gaelic 10.8, Buoyant 9.11, Anemone 8.8. From a good start Buoyant led with Diplomatic to the willows. Here Wailethe came to the front. Lucretius and Wailethe then came out, the latter being in front at the turn, and finally winning by two lengths, the same distance between second and third horse. Time, lmin 48sec. • AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150sovs, second horse 15sovs, {bird 10 sovs; 1 mile. Mr W. A. Donald's blk g Aboriginal, syrs, 7.8 (T. Carroll) 1 Mr J. Woolston's blk m White Lie, syrs, 8.0 (W. Ayre) 2 Mr J. Armstrong's br m Chatterer, aged, 8.7 (McKinnon) 3 Also started—San Julie 8.13, Aberration 8.8, Toa Tuhi 7.8, San Fernando 7.7, Elfrida 6.7. From an uneven start White Lie and Aboriginal got a decided lead, Elfrida and San Julie getting away last. At the willows San Fernando ousted White Lie. Coming into the straight Aboriginal had a good lead, San Julie coming up fast on the outside, but being unable to get up, the winner having a length and a half to spare. White Lie was half a length in front of Chatterer. Time, lmin 6 l-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 85sovs, second horse lOsovs; 5 furlongs. Mr A. Barclay's b c Penates, 3yrs, 8.9 (T. Pritchard) 1 Mr W. Peweno's br g Naumai, 3yrg,9.13 (C. Cress) 2 Mr D. E. Davis' b f Splash, 2yrs, 8.3 (F. Langsfone) 3 Also started—Sir Frisco 8.13, Steady 7.0, Passive 6.12. A very fair start, Steady being slowest to get into his stride. Naumai led early in the race, and was only beaten on the post by half a length, Splash a short length away. Time, lmin 4 4-ssec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second horse lOaovs, third horse 5 sovs; 5 furlongs. Mr R. Knox's br m Platypus, aged, 8.10 (Cress) 1 Hon. J. Carroll's b g Wharekura, .3yrs, 7.11 (T. Carroll) 2 K. McKenzit's b g Sherlock Holmes, aged, 8.3 (W. H. McKay) 3 Also started— Prism 7.11, Scotch Reel 7.10, Bonnie Doon 7.7. Sherlock Holmes broke the line first, attended by Wharekura, Bonnie Doon , lying last. The field was bunched at the home turn, Platypus lying in a handy position on the outside. As

the grandstand was reached the latter came with a fine late run, and secured a victory by a neck, Sherlock Holmes being that distance behind Wharekura. Scotch Reel finished last. Time, lrnin 4 3-ssec. FEILDING KACES. BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION. FEILDING, April 21. There was fine weather for the second day of the Feilding races. Results : Denbigh Stakes.—Dusky Morn 1, Gold Thread 2, Daisy Paul 3. All started. Won by half a length, i Time, lrnin 17sec. j Awahuri Hack Welter.— FHngot' 1, Maidi 2. Scenery 3. All started. Won by a clear length. Time, 2min 2 l-ssec. Kimbolton Hurdles.—Gold Dust 1, Immolation 2, Prospector 3. Scratched—Claremont. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 24 l-ssec. Oroua Hack Hurdles—Defeat 1, Compass 2, The Leader 3. Scratched —Reservoir. Won by nearly two lengths. Time, 2min 57 3-ssec. Easter Handicap.—Tangimoana 1, The Lark 2, Belario 3. All started. Good race. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 12 3-ssec. Rewa Hack Handicap.—Nicotine 1, Chase Mab 2, San Jose 3. 1 All started—Won by a length. Time, lmin 17 l-ssec. Maiden Scurry.—Whetumarama 1, Astraea 2, Vinco 3. Won easily. Scratched—San Jose and Moose. Time, lmin 11 l-ssec. Maluno Welter.—Climax 1, Silver Lead 2, Gleam 3. Scratched—lmmolation. Won by a length. Time, lmin 48 4-ssec The amount passed through the totalisator for the two days was £31.533, being £97 more than the total last year. There were no accident throughout the meeting.

AUCKLAND RACES. BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION AUCKLAND, April 21. The third and last day of the Auckland Racing Club's autumn meeting concluded to-day in unfavourable weather. Rain made the track heavy. Results: — Maiden Hurdle Race, If miles.— Tui 1, Cinque 2 Matakokiri 3. Also started—Yolette, Gipsy Queen, Philosopher and Putaruru. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 37 2-ssec. Gore Browne Handicap, 6 furlon^.—Royal Soult 1, Mark Time 2, Cadence 3. Also started—Doggetbank, Explosive, Castadrift, Waiotahi and Lira. Won by a couple of lengths. Time, lmin 22 2-ssec. Onslow Stakes, 5 furlongs.— Coromandel 1, Waimangu 2, Rimlock 3. Also started—Jena and Expletive. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 6 3-ssec. Autumn Handicap, lfc mile.— Mahuta, 7.9, 1; Scott, 7.6, 2; Master Delaval, 8.10, 3. Also started— Kuaparaha, Te Aroha, Delegate, Arc Light, Carl Rosa, Montigo and Advocate. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 45 3-ssec. St. Heliers Hurdle Race.—Swagsman 1, Dolores 2, Lady Hune 3. Also started—Hautapu, Inniskillen and Omati. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min 4sec. Buckland Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Lochbuie 1, Maheno 2, Foremost S. Also started—Golden Eagle, Certainty, Lady Robina and Waihuka. Won by a length. Time, lmin 33 3-ssec. Tourist Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Auldearn 1, Lucio 2, Hughie 3. Also started—Wauchope, Waihoihoi, Lady Francis, Engraver and Flint Island. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 7 3-ssec. Auckland Welter Handicap, 1 mile.—Uranium 1, Celtic and Tui Cakabou dead heat 2. Also started— Leonator, Noteorini, Montigo, Sweet Alice, Lord Seaton* and Frederick. Wjm by two lengths. Time, lmin 47sec.

KUMARA RACES. BY TELEGRAPH —PKESS ASSOCIATION . HOKITIKA, April 21. To-day's results were: — President's Handicap.—Abaydos 1, Victoria Park 2, ,Silverie 3. Only starters. Greenstone Handicap.—Hamua 1, Ahaura 2, Red Jacket 3. Miners' Purse.—Ruapehu 1, First View 2, Moetoropuku 3. Telegraph Handicap.—Houyhnhmn 1, Montague 2, Numa 3. Farewell Handicap.—Sylverie 1, First View 2, Moetoropuku 3. , BOWLING. BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION. NEW ZEALAND DEFEATS ;„ NEW SOUTH WALES. Received April 21, 8.22 p.m. SYDNEY. April 21. The New Zealand and New South Wales bowling teams met to-day, the match resulting in a win for the visitors by 87 points to 81. FOOTBALL. A meeting of the members and intending members of the third-class team of the Red Star Club will be held in the Y.M.C.A. building at 8 o'clock this evening.