MASTERTON RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3031, 30 October 1908, Page 5

MASTERTON RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

; FIRST DAY. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. The spring meeting of the MasterRacing Club opened yesterday under the most. favourable weather conditions, which contributed materially towards the success of the fixture. The attendance was large and representative, and included a larger number of visiting owners and trainers than usual. The racing track was in splendid condition, tor which the custodian (Mr Henry Welch) is to be commended. The arrangements generally were well up-to-date, and the officials carried out their various duties most satisfactorily, The secretary (Mr A. Hathaw'ay) and his assistants, Messrs W.Gillespie and C. Yates, displayed noteworthy efficiency in their work, which was executed most commendably throughout. Mr A. C. McDonell, assisted, by Mr V O'Neill, was successful in the starting, and most of the despatches were of an even character. The racing throughout was of a distinctly.interesting nature, good fields were seen out in the majority of events, and some fine finishes were witnessed. Speculation was fairly brisk, but the amount put through the totalisator was £5,069, being £3,111 less than on the first day of last year's autumn meeting. The deficiency will be nearly met by the amount received in bookmakers fees, there being fifteen pencillers—• nine inside and six outside—laying the odds. , Racing commenced'with the Hack Hurdles, for which Master Douglas and Liberator were scratched. Speciosa was made a strong favourite, but Yosami jumped much better than at Otaki and Trentham, and getting to the front early, won practically from end to end. Hatley put in a fast finish and got into second place. Lebeccio fell at the far side of the course, but his rider (A. escaped unhurt. • ■ Osiris was withdrawn from the Hack Plying, and Investment was made the public choice, with Conquer and Mildura next in order of backing. One of .the best finishes yet seen on ; the course took place between 1 Passive, Investment and Mildura, the three being under the whip for the last hundred yards, the first-named prevailingly a heck from Investment, with Mildura very close up third. The winner was turned out in nice condition by A. Godfrey, who has persevered well with the Lethe filly, and deserved the win. P. Cress rode a very determined finish on the winner. , Gaelic and San Fernando were the only withdrawals from the Masterton Cup, leaving thirteen to go to the post. The race was generally voted a very open one, and speculation was fairly even as regarded at least seven of the contestants. Skye carried on the running for nearly seven furlongs, the leading division including Blue Ribbon, Loiret, Sir Frisco, and Irish Rifle. When entering the straight Sir Frisco improved his position, Irish Rifle moved up and Silken Rein could be seen coming from the ruck. In a brilliant finish Sir Frisco,, ridden by R. Hatch, won by , a length from Irish Rifle, with Silken Rein,a good third. Irish Rifle bored in half-way down the straight, slightly interfering with Siken Rein, and the stewards, after holding an inquiry, cautioned S. Reid, rider of the former. i Fifteen started for the Maiden Scurry of half-a mile, and the two-year-old, Kiltie Lass, getting from the barrier quickly, won comfortably from the Birkenhead mare, Hermia,. The winner was rained by Mr J. 'Cress and ridden by F. Cress. Keen interest was taken in the Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, and Mrs W. Douglas' Espartero, by Torpedo ; —-Espaniola, a fine stamp of a racehorse, was made a better favourite than Golden Butterfly. The latter, very capably ridden by Mr J. Haxton, proved too good for the opposition, and after catching the leader, Don Carlos, at four furlongs, came away and won easily from the latter. The favourite was blocked out l at the start, and was not able to make up the lost ground. Golden Butterfly was turned out in the pink of form by J. Philips, who was warmly con gratulatedon the win. Highden and Lucretius were about level favourites for the October Hack. The result was unexpected, for the outsider Tangeroa won nicely from, Highden, while Routine, the least supported of the nine starters, finished third. Simplex was looked upon as "the good thing" for the Publicans' Handicap, but after racing with Lothair for six furlongs; gave way to Polyanthus, who won easily. The day's racing was brought to a conclusion with the Dash Hack. Tumut was the public fancy, and justified the opinion of backers by winning a nice race in fast time from Hormia, . The winning ridersduring the day were F. Cress two, R. Hatch two, H. Cairns one, E. Lowe one, P. O'Brien one, and Mr J. Haxton one win. The dividends paid during the day went to prove that Mr J. H. Pollock, the handicapper, had been successful in his w'brk, for out of the seven events for which he made the allotments, only two favourites prevailed. The results were as follow:—' HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, pf 70 sovs; one* mile and threequarters, W. Davies' hrm Yosami, 6yre, 9.0, The 'Officer-Elf- (H. Cairns) 1 F. Bowden's brg Hatley, aged, 10.5, (T. Pritchard) 2 G. S. Fulton's br m Speciosa, 6yrs, 10.4 (Campbell) 3 Indian Mutiny 9.0 (Raymond, Kuranui 9.0 (A. McConnon), Lebeccio "9.0 (A. Watson), Tiana 9.0, (C. Cress) also started. Yosami was first out from a gocd start, and led to the grandstand, where Speciosa rushed to the front, but ready unseated her rider with a faulty jump. From this out Yosami remained in front and won by four lengths from Hatley, who finished fast. Time, 3min 25secs, FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 60sovs; six furlongs. W. C. Vincent's blk f Passive, 3yrs, 7.6, Lethe-Kotiri (F. Cress) .-1 J.,Colvin's br m Investment, syrs, 8.7.( T. Carroll) . ■ ■■ 2 P. G. Quirk's g c Mildura. 3yrs, ,■• 7.2 (R. Hatch) 3

Conquer 8.2, (A. Oiliver), Fulminatory. 9 (Pearce), also ran. Conquer was first out, but was quickly caught by Passive. In a slashing finish the latter won by a neck from Investment, with Mildura half a length away third. Time, lmin 17$ sec. MASTERTON CUP, of 250sovs; one mile and a quarter. Mrs M. Moore's b h Sir Frisco, syrs, 9.3, San Francisco— Waitemata (R. Hatch) 1 Mrs "J. Bull's c g Irish Rifle, 6yrs, 9.0 (S. Reid) 2 J. C. Skeet'sbrm Silken Rein, 6yrs, 7.11 (L. Wilson) 3 San Julie 8.4 (C. Cress), King Post 7.11 (G. Price), Hiro 7.4 (Ryan), Loiret 7.8 (H. Price), Merrie Rose 7.7 (A. Oiliver), Sandstream 7.7 (E. Lowe), Skye 7.0 (F. Cress), Blue Ribbon 6.7 (T. Carroll), Roseal 6.7 (McKay) also ran. From a good despatch Skye was firat to show out, and led round the back stretch accompanied by Blue Ribbon and Loiret. At the far turn Sir Frisco and Irish Rifle moved up. Entering the straight, Loiret, Irish Rifle, Silken Rein, and Sir Friaco formed the leading division, and a gcod?race down resulted in the latter winning by a length from Irish Rifle, with Silken Rein a length away third. Time, 2min Usee. The following are the winners of the Masterton Cup since 1900: —

1900. J. Cress' Goulboum, 7.4 (Cress), time, 2min 181-5 sec. - 1901. A. McVinish's Ruamahanga, 1 9.3 (Wilson), time, 2min 16ssc. 1902. LI Master's Cure, 7.5 (Fowler), time, 2min ISsec. 1903. W. Davies' Field Battery, 9.1 (G. Price), time, 2min 12 2-ssecs; 1904. C. Bennett's Asteroid, 7.8, (W. Price), time, 2min 35 sec 1905. W. W. Johnston's Flamen, 7.13 (C. Jenkins), time, 2 . min 24sec. 1906. P. O'Neill's Submarine, 8.5 (G.Price), time, 2min lOsec. 1907.1. Thomas' Mataari, 8.4 (S. ! Reid), time 2min 11 4-ssec. 1908, Mrs M. Moore's Sir Frisco, 9.3, (R. Hatch),, time, 2 min Usee. . MAIDEN SCURRY, 65 sovs; 4 furlongs. A. McDonald's b f Kiltie Lass, ,2yrs, Kitcheran—Eketerini Passeropaulo, 6.7 (F. Cress) 1R. A. McDonald's bra Hermia, 4yrs, 8.9; (McKay) 2 D. E. Davis' blk c Rock Ferry, '3yrs, 8.1 (A, Oliver) 3 Sealer 8.11 (R. Hatch,) Lady Pet 8,11 (S. Reid,) Tainui 8.11 (A. Watson), Golden Glow 8.11 (Pearce), Vinco 8.11 (Ryan), Swallow 8.9 (Kemp), Lady Paul 8.9 (T. Pritchard,) Hinerangi 8.9 (T. Carroll), Adventure 8.9 (C. Price). St. Charles 8.1 (P. ■ Langstone). Colossus 8,1 (E> Lowe), Afterthought 7.10 (L Wilson), also ran. Kiltie Laas was j quickest out from the barrier, and stayed in front to the finish, winning by two lengths from Hermia. Time, 50sec. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, 50 sovs; 1£ mile. Mrs P. T. Pedersen's eh g Golden Butterfly, 6yrs, Petroleum— Mascotte, 10.7 (Mr J. Haxton) I Mrs P. Debreceny's b ?> Don Carlos, syrs, 11.5 (Mr Main) 2 Miss L. Buick's r g Netherby, aged, 10.11 (Mr Buick) 3 | Espartero 12.5 (Mr J. Hirst), i Haeremai 11.13 (Mr Ring,) St Bran-1 don 10.13 (Mr J. Savage,) Ballance 10.10 '{Mr Avery), Whakatika 10.9 | (Mr H. Welch), Firestick 10.7 j (Mr Buick), Shellfish 10.7 (Mr A. | Best), Pukewhai 10.7 (Mr T. Ray)., j also started. Don Carlos led until j half-way round the back stretch, where Golden Butterfly rushed to ihe front and was never afterwards headed, He won by three lengths from Don Carlos with Netherby third and Espartero fourth. Time, 2min 17 3-ssec. OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP, 90 sovs; 1 mile.. D. H. Roberts' b h Tangeroa,, 6yrs, Son-of-a-Gun—Sally, 7.0 (E. Lowe) 1 J. S. O'Neill's br g Highden, 6yrs, 7,4 (H. Price) 2 Loveday and Balcombe's cm Routine 6yrs. 7.13' (D. ■ Kemp) S Windage 8.3 (R. Hatch), Keiso 8.0 (P. Langstone), Mikotahi 7.13 (A. OlHver), Lucretius 7.7 (F. Cresa), Scenery 7.3 (McKay,) Knight Commander 6.12 (T. Carroll), also ran. . Windage and Knight Commander carried on the running to the far turn where Routine closed up; and Highden and Lucretius improved their positions.. Entering the straight Tangeroa joined Highden in front, and coming on won by a length and a-half from Highden. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec. PUBLICANS' HANDICAP, 120 sovs; 7 furlongs. W. J. Douglas' br m Polyanthus, aged, The Possible--Violet, 7.10 (P. O'Brien) 1 S. W. Tatham's b g Lothair, ■ 6yrs,, 7.8 (R. Hatch) 2 O. E. Austin's cgToa.Tuhi, syrs, 8.4 (Lambass) 3 Simplex .8.1 (A. OlHver), Gaelic 7.6 (F» Cress), Rosegrove, 6.7 (Bennett), Elfrida 6.7 (T. Carroll), also ran. Simplex and Lothair led to the straight, where Polyanthus took up the running and had no difficulty in winning by three lengths from Lothair, with Toa Tuhi a fair third. Time, lmin 31sec. DASH HACK HANDICAP, 50 sovs; 5 furlongs. M. T. McGrath'sbg Tumut, syrs, Merriwee—lsrnene, 8.2 (R Hatch) . 1 R. A. McDonald's b m Hermia, 4yrs, 7.3 (W. H. McKay) 2 C. L. Mackersey's b c The Cockatoo, 7.5 (G. Price) 3 Sir Artegal 9.0 (Barlow), Axite 9.0 (Ryan), Sir Antrim 7.13 (T. Carroll); Timothy 7.13 (Pearce), Vi 7.10 (D. Kemp), Lady Paul 7.5 (F. Cress), Golden Rein 7.7, including 71b over (L. Wilson), Kimmerian 7.0 (E. Lowe), made up the field. Hermia cut out the running until within two chains of tho post, when Tumut put in a fast run and won by a length, Time, lmin 2sec. _ .... j