SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3067, 11 December 1908, Page 5

SPORTING.

EACING.

WOODVILLE RACES

SECOND DAY'S RESULTS

By Telegraph—Press Association. WOODVILLE, December 10.

The races for the second day of the Woodville Summer Meeting were run in a howling gale, but luckily rain kept off. The attendance was very satisfactory and the sum of £6,395 was put through the totalisator, making a total of £14,315 for the meeting, which is £5,000 less than for the corresponnding meeting of last year.

Only three buokmakers paid for the privilege of doing business on the course, but a number of them were busy in the paddock adjoining. The starting by Mr O'Connor was again a feature of the meeting, every race being got off with an evenness that was astonishing. Results: — Stewards' Handicap Shannon Lass, 7.7, 1; Lochiela, 7.7, 2; Contour, 7.13. 3. All started. The whole of the 1 horses were almost buncheJ at the winning post, the verdict being given to Shannon Lass by half a length, a head separating second and "third horses. Time, 1 min 17 l-ssec. Second Hack Hurdles Master Douglas, 11.5, l;Don Carlos 10.13, 2; Belario, 10.5, 3. Won comfortably by two lengths. Belario was a ler,gth behind. Time. 2min 53 4-ssec\

Ruahine Welter—Sealer, 8.9, 1; Roselethe, 9.5, 2; Buoyant, 9.6, 3. Scratched—Eclogue, Peregrine, and Highden. Sealer led nearly the whole distance, and won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 31 2-ssec. Summer Handicap—lranui, 7.10, 1; Woodhey, 7.10, 2; Tangimoana, 8.10. Loiret was the only defaulter. This was a bplendid race, a number of the horses had a say when all were fairly in the straight. In front of the stand Woodhey was leading, but Iranui came at her in a wonderful manner, and was landed a winner by a bare half length. Time, lmin 57 3-ssec.

Telegraph Hack—Longner, 7.13, 1; Cute, 8.7, 2; Remission, 6.9, 3. Stylish was scratched. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec.

Railway Handicap—Tumut, 7.6, 1; Mussall, fi.lo, 2; Naumai, 9.13, 3. The only defaulter was Vi. Tumut won comfortably by two lengths, Mussel making a great run at the finfs'i, and beating Naumai for second place by a short head. Time, lmin 2sec.

2; Vineo, 3. The s-.ratchings wre Awaha, Longner and Marutoa. This was an exciting race. Miscast and Kimmerian came down the straight together, and the former only won by half a length. Time, lmjn 4sec.

High weight—Loiret, 8.12, 1; Lethean, 8.9, 2; Aberration, 10.0, 3. This was a most exciting finish, Loiret winning by a neck, half a length separating second and third. Time, lmin 44 4-ssec.

NOTES

(By "Zetland.")

Good racing was again witnessed at Woodville yesterday. The course was in exceptionally good order after the rain that fell the previous evening, and the attendance was again satisfactory. Shannon Lass accounted for the Stewards' Hack m good style Irom Lochiela, who ran better than on Wednesday. The winner, who had run second to Longner in the Maiden on the first day, showed her consistency, and will be useful during the season.

In the Second Hurdles, Master Douglas managed l to defeat Don Carlos, and a good field. The pair reversed the first days running, and practically monopolised the bulk of the betting. The result of the Ruahine Welter was somewhat of a surprise, the Workman—Seal gelding, Sealer, winning a nice race from the favourite, Roselethe, and six others. Sealer is owned hy Mr A. W. Cave, one of our most popular sportsman, who was heartily congratulated on the win. The winner was turned out in solid condition by M. McGrath. The Hon. J. D. Ormond's Woodhey was made favourite for the Summer Handicap, but in « K ood finish had to give way to Iranui. The Soult mare, who recently scored at Taratahi and Blenheim, is decidedly speedy up to nine* furlongs, and as J. Lowe is capable of keeping his charges well, she should add to her winning total as the season goes on. Forar was again evident in the Telegraph Handicap, for iLongner, wir.ner of the Maiden, scored from Cute. Longner is by The Officer, and is speedy as well as being a weight carrier.

Tumut improved on his first day's running, when he was rather badly placed, by winning the Railway Handicap from the brilliant Naumai, Lothair, Stylish, and two others. The Merriwee gelding has been a good stake earner for the McGrath stable, for during the year he has scored at Tauherenikau, Otaki, Masterton, Taratahi and Woodville. Yesterday's win was his first' in open company. In a field of fifteen for the Hack Scurry, Miscast, by Birkenhead, won from Kimmerian, the sister to Full Rate.

The meeting concluded with the High Weight, which was won by Loiret, who had been withdrawn from the Summer Handicap. Lethean again ran prominently, and finished in second place. Aberration was well fancied for this race, but had rather the worst of the weights with lOst.

WEIGHTS FOR MANAWATU.

By Telegraph—Press Association, PALMERSTON N.. Dec. 10.

The following weights have been declared for the Manawatu Racing Club's Summer Meeting:— Manawatu Cup, 650 sovs; 1| miles —Mora! 9;0, California 8.13, Apa 8.11, Ikon and Kopu 8.3, Tangimoana 8.0, Bourrasque and Muskerry 7.13, Waitapu, Glenculloch and Artillerie 7.12, Heorthen and Mahuta 7.9, Moloch 7.8, Riflemaid 7.3, «Hhite Lie, and Arclight 6.3 3, Truganini 6J 2. Carissima, Nova and Blue Ribbon 6.7.

t Terrace Hack Welter, 100 sovs; 1

mile—Stayboy 10.9, Eclogue 9.9., Passive 9.4, Blue Ribbon 9.3, Esperato 9.2, White Star 9.1, Miss Vera 9.0, Shannon Lass 8.9, Osiris, Windage and Separator 8.8, Parable 8.7, North East, Paione and Aberbrothock 8.0.

Awapuni Handicap, 300 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Rangipapa 9.0, Full Rate 8.10, Ikon 8.9, Gold Thread 8.8, Moriarty 8.5, Golden Eagle 8.1, tfallaratS.O, Mon Ami 7.13, Waipaku 7.9. Sister Anne 7.8, Tumut 7.6, Lothair 6.13, Advantage 6.9, Stylish, Contour and Hermia 6.7. Highden Hack Hurdles, 100 sovs; 1£ miles. —Master Douglas 11.13, Don Carlos 11.1, D'nil 10.11, Commander 10.9, Mikotahi 10.2, Yosami 9.11, Aotea 9.9, Netherby ' 9.3, Indian Mutiny 9.2. Coy 9.0." Himitangi Welter, 150 sovs; 7 furlongs. —Waitapu 9.11, Bourrasque 9.6, Aboriginal and Sandstream 9.3, Polyanthus 8.13, Probability 8.9, Mussel 8.0, Rosegrove 7.11, Gold Treasure and Pearl Reef 7.7. Tiritea Hurdles, 150 sovs; 2 miles —Gold Dust and Stayboy 10.13, Paparaehi and Aorangi 10.3, Prospector 9.12, Showman 9.11, Haeremai, Tonderghie, and Lebeccio 9.0. Summer Handiciap, 300 sovs; 1 mile.—Moral and California 9.5, Ikon 8.11, Mahuta, Glenctloch and Muskerry 8.6, Waitapu and Kopu 8.5, Sunbonnefc 7.12, Truganini, Moriarty and Heorthen 7.10, Cruicinella 7.9, Moloch 7.7, Vasa 7.6, Merrie Rose and Arclight 7.3, White Lie 7.2, Sir Antrim 8.13, Seaton Dale and Carissima 6.12, Lady Lucy 6.11, Flotilla. 6 9, Andrew Mack 6.7. WEIGHTS FOR DANNEVIRKE. By Telegraph—Press Association. DANNEVIRKE, December 10. The following weights have been declared for the Dannevirke Jockey Club meeting: Raumati Hurdles, 1J miles—Master Douglas 11.12, Don Carlos 11.0, Commander 10.9, Hipporoffla 10.8, Lerida 10.3, Perigrine 10.2, 'Mikotahi 10.1, Prince Hassan 9.3, Scenery, Whareponga, Nubian Lion, Starthmere,Taupo and Diplomatic 9.0.] Umutaoroa Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs—Sir Artegal 9.0, Seaton Dale 8.12, Maiora 8.9, Effort and Cute 8.8., Andrew Mack, Miss Vera and Vi 8.5, Roselethe 8.3, Shannon Lass 8.3, Pearl Reef and Pluck 7.11, Osiris and Merrivonia 7.9, Royal Maid, Tuatuhi, First Mate, Polynices, The Cockatoo and Splash 7.7, Ronnie Doon 7.3, Robin Link 6.13, Colossus and Vinco 6.11, Sir Possible and Thaler 6.10.

Dannevirke Handicap, l.£. mile — Moral 9.9, Cailfornia 9.8, Ikon 8.10, Mahuta 85, Waitapu 8.5, Aborigine 8.5, Uhlando 7.15, Moloch 7 12, Truganini 7.10, White Lie 7.9, Loiret 7.4, Prism 7.3, Flotilla 6.10, Gaelic, Lamsdorff and Miidura 6.7. Matamau Flj ing Handicap, 6 furlongs —Muskerry 9.0, Sunbonnet 8.8, Gold Lace 8.6, Tumut 8.0, Shuja 7.13, Waicola 7.7, Auldearn 6.13, Wharekura 6.l3,Stylish 6.12, Andrew Mack, Linkless and Chamois 6.7. i

Otunga Hack Welter, 1 mile—Roselethe 9.7, Tangeroa and Bouyant 9.4, Sealer and Glen 9.3, Routine and Highden 8.9, Don Carlos 8.8, Mildura and Mistletoe 8.3, Prince Hassan and Robin Link 8.2, Courier 7.13, North East, Diplomatic and The Ratt 7.10.

Dash Hack Handicap,4 furlongsStylish 9.0, Maioraß.l2, Cote B.H,

The Saint 8.8, Andrew Mack 8.7, Blue Bell and Rock Ferry 8.1, Royal Maid, Hermia, Tuatuhi and Splash 7.9, Ora Pinsent 7.8, Hujtiwai 7.7, Monsieur Beaucaire, Bonie £>oon and Conquestina 7.5, Sweetlethe 7.3, Toanga, Oblivion, Sir Possible, Remission, Magneta, Kaikokaroa, Master Fish, Atom, Bravery and Twinkle 7.0. ,'Weber Welter, 7 furlongs—Wailethe 10.3, Iranui 9.11, Sandstream 9.6, Merrie Zealand 8.13, Lethean 8.12, Auldearn and Fotilla 8.8, Golden Gate 8.6, Advantage 8.3, Buoyant 8.2, Highden and Rossal 8.0. AUCKLAND WEIGHTS. By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, December 10. The following weights have been declared for events to be run at the opening day of the Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting:—

Trial FTandicap, 7 furlongs—Cambrian 9.0, TeAroha 8.12, St. Aldan 8.8, Chanteuse 8.4, Tui Cakobau 7.10, Delegate 7.8, Haldane. 7.4, Aristocrat and Waihuka 7.3, Te Kohurangi 7.1, Maheno'7.o, Guidwife 6.11, Escamillo 6.10, Dunborne 6.9, Inglis 6.8. Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongsKakame 8.3, St. Amans and Golden Water 8.2, Sharpshooter .7.13 Idealism 7.10, Etna 7.8, Tetrazzini 7.8, Merriwa 7.5, Etonian 7.5, Tukutuku 7.2, Royal Scotland 7.2, Hyperion 7.2, Lady Doon and Suneton 7.0, Fighting-Fish and Excahbur 6.13. Christmas Handicap, 1 mile— Taitoke 9.0, Cambrian and Leonator. 8-12, Te Aroha 8.11, St. Aidan 8.7, Chanteuse 8.3, Shuja 8.2, Advocate 8.2, Douche 8.1, Sunglow 7.13, Tui Cakobau 7.9, Haldane 7.3, Celtic and Aristocrat 7.2, Mahena and Waimangu 6.12, Dunborne 6.8. Robinson Handicap, 7 furlongs— Maiora 9.1, Seaton Dale 9.0, Waimangu 8.12, Dardanus 8.10, Rarata 8.10,, Sedition 8.9, Escamillo and Dogger Bank 8.8, Cyrona 8.4, Marktime 8.3, Lady Frances 7.13, Carmania, Rimlock and Epsom Las 7.11, Ngapuka 7.5, Hard Rock 7.4, Explosive 7.3, Totika, Kapurangi and Blue Rocket 7.0. WAIRARAPA NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all races to be run at the Wairarapa Racing Club's Summer Meeting, on January Ist and 2nd, close with the secretary (Mr E A. Laery), Featberston, 1 at 8 o'clock to-night. aj DANNEVIRKE ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day's races, and entri«s for the Maiden Flat and Shorts, to be run at the Dannevirke Racing Club's Summer Meeting, on December 16th and 17th, close with the secretary (Mr Jas. S. Freeman), Dannevirke, at-9 o'clock to-morrow night.