MASTERTON RACING CLUB.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3032, 31 October 1908, Page 5

MASTERTON RACING CLUB.

SECOND DAY. The Masterton Racing Club, though handicapped with bad weather for the concluding day of their Spring Meeting yesterday, nevertheless were favoured with a very satisfactory attendance. The morning broke fine and promising, but clouds began to muster from the south soon after eight o'clock, and by eleven o'clock a cold rein was falling which threaten- ] ed to continue all the day. By halfpast one the weather had cleared somewhat on the course, which became rather sticky, as a result of the southern visitation. No further rain fell. fhe totalisator receipts were greaty reduced through the Highweight Hack, no investors being I found for the two-horse race. The I sum of £4,135 was put through for the day. as against £7,173 for the second day of the Spring Meeting last year. The total for the meeting was £9,204, as against £15,353 for October last year, a decrease of £6,149. Eight bookmakers paid for the lawn privilege (£ls 10s), and one for the outside enclosure (£lO 10.). The meeting pa«sed off very successfully. Yesterday the starting was good with the exception of one race. The luncheon was all that could be desired, and was provided by Messrs Langley Bros., of Foxton. The Secretary, Mr A. Hathaway, had all the arrangements complete, and he and his assistants (Messrs W. Gillespie and C. Yates) were, most assiduous in their duties. Mr G. Sykes had the totalisator arrangements in hand, and is to be congratulated on the promptness of the results and general working. The officials generally were most attentive to patrons. The Hurdles provided a father exciting "curtain ra*iser" for the | day, as before the' grandstand was past four horses were out of the running, one being left at the post (Hatley), two running-off (Speciosa and Indian Mutiny) and Golden Butterfly coming down at a hurdle. Yosami had the best of the start, and ran with great consistency, never being headed. The public thought momentarily that the winner, who was second in popular fancy, was going under to Joe Ward, as the latter ran a great race at the finish, but he proved unequal to the distance. In the Tradesmen's Hack Handicap, Osiris was considered to have the best chance, the winner being also in demand. From the way Lucretius shaped she seemed to be able to finish the distance with the lead she secured from the outset. However, the pace told, though Osiris was never in a dangerous position. Price made a good effort on the winner, and deserved his success. The President's Handicap saw all the acceptors go out. Irish Rifle and Silken Rein were the popular fancies, and with a handy weight and a rather favourable move off for her the latter seemed to stand a good winning chance. Irish Rifle got away badly, and was never m the race. Sandstream was in the bunch, iyinE about fifth until the bend was reached, when Lowe brought her round on the outside with a great run, and overtaking Skye, who had worked through into first place, the San Fran gelding came along without the whip and gained a three lengths' verdict. Silken Rein, who was under the whip, was third. The High-weight Handicap was notable for the fact that no totalisator investments were recorded on the e«ent. The starter got the two away together, Tainui soon dropping into the lead, but being unable to see the distance out at the pace, Haxton riding him all out. The Hunters' Handicap saw three scratchings—Wind, Netherby and Clovial. The start waa good, Firestick and Whakataki getting into good positions early. All jumped strongly, Firestick going very confidently in the lead for the greater part of the racs. Ballance was in a handy position, and coming into the straight, Hirst moved him up into first position, which he maintained without effort. Kuranui, who ran fourth throughout up to the straight, run into second position after Firestick was overtaken. The Welter Handicap lost most of its interest through a straggling start, giving St. Brandon a big advantage. Windage was left, and the field formed a procession after the winner who landed home three lengths to the good. Highden, who got away fourth, made up a lot of ground. The Stewards' Handicap saw one defection, Polyanthus. The starter was very successful on this occasion, a good line moving off. Full Rate seemed capable of being successful, as he was moving welj, and had a good position in the straight. Golden Eagle, however, appeared to have a fairly easy thing on as it proved, as Price never used his whip m the run home. { Sir Artegal, Investment, Merrivonia, Swallow and Rock Ferry were withdrawn from the Electric Handicap, which went fio Vi, after a well-fought-out finish. Sir Antrim looked to be the winner until within a few lengths from home. The start was delayed greatly by the antics of two or three horses, Pukewhai being ultimately left at the post, and not participating in the race. Details are as follow :-- HACK HURDLES, of 65 sovs, second horse 10 sovs; 1* miles. W. Dalies' br m Yosami, 6 yrs, ]0.7, The Officer—Elf (H. Cairns) 1 A. Reside's br g Lebeccio, aged, 9.0 (F. Whitehouse) 2 A. J. Stone-Wigg's g g Joe Ward, aged, 9.0 (C. Cress) 3 Also started-Hatley 10.10 (T. Pritchard), Speciosa 10.7 (N. Campbell), Golden Butterfly 9.7 (R. McGregor), Indian Mutiny 9.3 (J. Raymond), Adventure 9.0 (C. Price). The start saw Hatley badly left at the post, while at the first hurdle Indian Mutiny and Speciosa ran off. At the next hurdle Golden Butterfly met with disaster, coming down and throwing his rider. Passing the stand the order was Yosami, Joe Ward and Lebeccio, with Hatley a long way in the rear of the field. There was little alteration until the bend, when Joe Ward challenged Yosami unsuccessfully, and after a good finish the grey horse was beaten for second place by

a head. Yosami a length to the good. Time, 2min 57sec. TRADESMENS' HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs, second horse 10 sovs; 7 furlongs. P. G. Quirk's b c Milduia, 3yrs 6.12, Merriwee—Athol Brose (H. Price) 1 A.Liskirk's b g King Post, 4yrs, 9.0 (G. Price) 2 R. Knox's br m Lucretius, syrs, 7.0 (F. Cress) 3 Also started—lnvestment 8.4 (L. Wilson), Osiris 7.9 (W. H. McKay), Fulminatnr 7.2 (R. Hatch), Knight Commander 6.7 (T. Carroll). From an even start Lucretius shot out in front, Investment getting away bphind the field. The field kept bunched [ until the turn for home, when King Post and Fuhninator came away after Lucretius. Coming fast on the outside Mildura made a great bid in the last few lengths, and won after an exciting finish by a neck, Lucretius losing second place by about half a length. Time, 1 min 33 3-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 150 j sovs,. second horse 20 sovs, third I 10 sovs; 1 mile and a furlong. G. H. Miller's b g Sandstream, 4 yrs, 7.4, San Fran—Ua (E. Lowe) 1 J. Chisholm's br m Skye, 6yrs, 6.12 (T. Carrol!) 2 J. C. Sheet's b m Silken Rein, 6yrs, 7.13 (L. Wilson) 3 Also ran—lrish Rifle 9.5 (S. Reid), Polyanthus 8.4 (P. O'Brien), Loiret 7.5 (H. Price), Hiro, 7.2 (H. McKay), Gaelic 7.0 (F. Cress), San Fernando 6.13 (R. Hatch). From a fairly even start San Fernando led for three furlongs, with Silken Rein and Hiro in pursuit of the field. At the turn Skye was in front, when Sandstream moved up. Irish Rifle had been running last practically throughout. In the straight Sandstream came out and won by a length from Skye, Silken Rein two lengths away. Time, lmin 58 4-ssec. The following are the winners of the President's Handicap since 1900: 190G—J. R. Sinclair's Ruamahanga 9.2 (G. Barry); time, 2min OflgQQ 1901—W.' Davies' Mellwood 8.7 (Price); time, 2mm 1 3-ssec. 1902 W. Chapman's Marianthus 7.8 (W. Price); time, lmin 58 1903 W. Haggard's Gold Dust 7.12 (D.Kemp); time, lmin 56 4-ssec. 1904 W. Chapman's Handsome Rose, 6.11 (W. Young); time, 2min 18&ec. 1905—Mrs S. W. Tatham's Capulet, 7.6 (Oliver); time, 2min Bsec. 1906 W. Mitchell's Roseal 8.3 (F. Langstone); time, 1 min 57sec. 1907 J. Armstrong's Chatterer 8.3 (G. Price); time, lmin 57sec. 1908— G. H.' Miller's Sandstream, 7.4 (E. Lowe); time, lmin 58 4-ssec. HIGH-WEIGHT HACK HANDICAP, of 50'sovs; 1 miie, to be ridden by gentlemen riders. D. Buick's r g Netherby, aged, 11.6, Son-oi'-Gun Dorothy (Owner) 1 E. McLachlan's br m Tainui, 6 yrs, 10.7 (J. Haxton) 2 Only starters. Tainui shot out in front from the rise of the barrif r, and maintained a two length 1 ad until well round the turn home. Netherby came up, and after little effort, succeeded in annexing the stake by half a length. Time, lmin 54sec. HUNTERS' HURDLE HANDICAP, of 50sova, second horse lOsovs; If mile. W. J. Phillips' g g Ballai:ce, aged 10.7 by Forerunner—(G. Hirst) 1 R. Cooper's b g Kuranui, aged, 10.9 (A. Welch) 2 W. H. Buick's blk g Firestick, aged, 10.7 (G. Shaw) 3 Also started—Whakatika 10.7 (A. Best), Otus 10.7 (G. Main), Tiana 10.7 (F. B. Vallance). The start was even, Otus, Firestick and Whakatika forging out early in the race. Passing the stand, Whakatika led, followed by Firestick, with Otus third. Firestick led round the back, with Whakatika and - Ballance handy. Coming round for home the leaders gradually slackened down, Ballance dropping into the inside running and winning com- J fortably by three lengths, Firestick a length and a-half away. Time 3min 32sec.

WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 60sovs, second horse lOsovs; 1 mile. J. Savage's b h St. Brandon, 6 yrs, 7.12, Bonnie ScotlandRose Fisher (F. Cress) 1 D. H. Roberts' b h Tangeroa, 6yrs, 8.12 (E. Lowe) 2 A. Donald's ch g Kelso, 6yrs, 9.0 (F. Langstone) 3 Also ran—Windage 9.3 (S. Reid), Routine 9.2 (D. Kemp), Highden 8.9 (H. Price), Colussus 7.10 (D. Price). The start was indifferent, St. Brandon getting right out in front and leading to the finish. Tangeroa was three lengths away; about two lengths separated second and third. Time, lmin 48 5-4ses. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second horse 10 sovs, and third 5 sovs from the stake; 6 furlongs. A. Rhodes' b m Golden Eagle, 6 yrs, 7.10, St. Clements—Rau Rau, (H. Price) 1 O. E. Austin's ch g Toa Tuhi, 5 yrs, 8.5 (L. Wilson) 2 G. Foreman's br g Full Rate, 6yrs, 8.13 (S. Reid) 3 Also ran Lothair 8.0 (R. Hatch), Simplex 7.10 (A.Qliver), Aberration 7.10 (E. Lowe). The field was sent away in a line, Simplex showing out first, attended by Lothair, Toa Tuhi and Full Rate, Aberration lying away last. Coming into the straight Golden Eagle shot through accompanied by Full Rate, I the latter on the inside. The winner had no difficulty in securing the verdict, the whip not being necessary. Toa Tuhi ousted Full Rate a furlong from home. Three lengths separated first and second, and two lengths second and third. Time, lmin 16 3-ssec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 50 sovs, second horse 5 sovs; 6 furlongs. S. Russell's brf Vi, 3yrs, 7.5 ( Merriwee Armada (E. Lowe) 1 W. H.,Nicol's bh Sir Antrim, 4yfs, 7.9 (T. Carroll) 2 S. Pitt's b g Timothy, 4yrs, 7.9 (C. Price) 3

Also ran—Axite 8.11 (W. Ryan), Hermia 7.11 (L. Wilson), The Cockatoo 7.9 (G. Price), Conquer 7.9 (W. H. McKay), Thera 7.7 (P .Cress), Sealer 7.4 (R. Hatch), Kimmerian 7.0 (H. Price), Pukewhai 7.0 (W. Bennett). A restive start, Pukewhai being left at the post. Timothy and Sir Antrim got in front, the latter leading into the straight. Vi came from the bunch, and ran home half a length ahead of Sir Antrim, Timothy close up. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec.