RACING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3080, 29 December 1908, Page 5

RACING.

LOWER VALLEY JOCKEY CLUB. SECOND DAY. (By "Zetland"). The Club was again favoured with good weather conditions, but the attendance was not large. The sum of £1,698 was put through the totalisators, against £2,646 last year, and five bookmakers plied their calling. The racing was interesting, and the winners were morei difficult to select as only two favourites scored during the day. The starting was again satisfactory, the events were run off punctually, and there were no protests or inquiries to take up the time of the stewards. The winning riders during the day were R. Hatch and N. Williams two each, F. Langstone, A. Watson, J. Hall and Mr J. Tilyard one each. Results: HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 55sovs; If mile. B. Keeper's Lerida, 10.10, Linstock— Merveilleux (J. Hall) 1 J. Orr's Straban, 9.0 (Reardon) 2 R. Cooper's Kuranui, 9.0 (Raymond) 3 Lebeccio 9.11 (J. Hercock) also ran. Straban and Kuranui led past the stand, and at the back the latter took up the running. He was deposed at the half-mile post by Lerida, who held her place and won easily by two lengths. Time, 3min 26sec. AORANGI HACK HANDICAP, of 45 sovs; 7 furlongs. J. Cress' Thera, 8.5, Amphion— Inisthora (F. Langstcne) 1 J. Tilyard's Swallow, 7.10 (R. Hatch) 2 B. Ward's Glen, 8.9 (A. Watson) 3 St. Charles 6.10 (P. Smith) also started. Swallow got out quickly and was joined at once by Glen. The pair cut out the running tojthe straight. Opposite the stand Thera put in a run and won by half a length. A neck between Swallow and Glen. Time, lmin 33£ sec.

MARTIN MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 65 sovs; 6 furlongs. J. Chisholm's Skye, 7.5, Saracen— Warnote (N. Williams) 1 Mrs Kingi's Mataari, 7.10 (McNamara) 2 W. Smart's Tupono, 8.10 (R. Hatch) 3. Narcotic 8.0 (F. Langstone) and Strathcona 7.5 (P. Smith) also ran. Tupono led to the turn for home, where Skye and Mataari went to the front. In a good finish Skye scored by a length. Time, ltnin 16 3-sstc MARTINBOROUGH NECKLACE, of 30 sovs; 1 mile. Miss Rock's Knight Commander, 10.7, Knight Errand—Lord Mandeville mard (Mr J. Tilyard 1 Mrs Keeper'* Lerida, 11.12 (Mr J. Burns) 2 Miss Orr's Tilsm, 10.9 (Mr Harold Welch) 3 Dulcinea 11.7 (Mr A. G. l'ilmer)" also ran. Knight Commander was out in front all the way, and won by two lengths from Lerida. Time, lmin 48sec. COUNTY HACK;; 6 furlongs. H. Hodge's b g Oblivion, 6yrs, 7.3 Sir Lancelot—Lullaby (N. Williams 1 F. Hig2ott's blk m Sweet Lethe, 6yrs, 8.6 (R. Hatch) 2 Mrs H. Catt's b g Te Utustu, Gyrs, 7.0 (T. L. Catty 3 Purakauß.3 (P. Langstone), Swallow 7.13 (McNamara), Afterthought 6.10 (P. Smith) also ran. Purakau and Te Utustu carried on the running to t »e far turn, where Sweet Lethe joined them, and the trio came into the straight together. When heads were turned for home Oblivion raced through under the whip and won by half a length. Time, lmin 17sec. HUANGARUA WELTER: 7 furI longs.

P. Higgott'sb c Prism, 4yrs, 9.5, Stepniak Rainbow (R. Hatch) 1 J. Cress' b g Gaelic, 6yrs, 8.12 (F. Langstone) 2 A. Liskirk's b g King Post, 4yrs 8.12 (J. Ayers) 3 Mataari 9.0 (McNamara) also ran. King Post cut out the running to the entrance to the straight, where Mataari joined him with Prism close up. The latter came away half-way down, and stalling off a atrong challenge by Gaelic won by half a length. Time, Imin 30sec. KAHEMANE WELTER, of 60 sovs; 7 furlongs. H. Hodge's Diplomatic, 8.7 (A. ' Watson) 1 B. Ward's Glen, 9.9 (J. Hall) 2 Burt Bros'. Warlock, 9.9 (W. Galbraith) 3 Retinue 8.7 (Hatch) also ran. Retinue lei to the far turn, closely attended by Glen, At the corner of the straight Diplomatic moved up,, and while Glen and Warlock were fighting out a finish Diplomat:? slipped through and won by a clear length. Time, lmin 33see. HACK SCURRY, of 35sovs; five furlongs; weight, 8.7. E. McLachlan's Tainui, Strathbraan—Voltiguer mare (R. Hatch) 1 H. Hodpe's Merrie Christmas (N. Williams) 2 Watson and Kilminster's Lady Shannon (A. Watson) 3 Sweet Shot (T. L. Catt), Waihanga (F. Langstone), Trixie (McNamara), Friday (Reardon), Psyche (Crawford), Retinue (W. Galbraith), also ran. Merrie Christmas followed closely by Lady Shannon and Tainui held the lead until half-way down the straight. The latter then put in a nice finish and won by a length. Time, lmin 5 2-ssec.

MANAWATU RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. PALMERSTON N., December 28. The Manawatu races were concluded to-day in fine weather. The sum of £11,284 was put through the machine, bringing the total up to £37,042 for the meeting. Results:— Whitmore Hurdles, 1J mile—J. R. McDonald's Aotea, 9.12, W. Young, 1; V. O'Neill's Coy, 9.3, C. O'Neill, 2; G. Debeceney's Don Carlos, 10.9, F. Whitehouse, 3. Also started —Yosami, Anemone and Netherby. Won very easily. Time, 2min 48 i-ssec.

Clandeboye Welter Handicap—G. H. Miller's Sandstream, 9.7, J.-

Griffiths, 1; F. G. Roe's Probability, 9.9, H. Cairns, 2; W. A. Donald's Aboriginal, 9.7, S. Reid, 3. Also started—Rosegrove. Won by a head after a good race. Time, lmin 44 2-ssec.

Christmas Hack Welter, 7 furlongs—T. O'Neill's Eclogue, 9.5, G. Price, 1; M. T. McGrath's Osiris, 8.9, A. Olliver, 2;H. McManaway's North East, 7.7, F. Cress, 3. Also started—Roosevelt, Shannon Lass, Paione, Finnesseur. Won by a good neck. A length between second and third. Time, lmin 29 l-ssec. Te Matai Hurdles, If mile—A. Plait's Lull, 11.4, H. Telford, 1; A. E. Tasker's Tonderghie, 9.7, J. Stewart, 2; E. Woods' Capulet, 10.10, Young, 3. Only starters. Won very easily. Time, 3min 19sec. President's Handicap—W. F. McBeth's Crucinella, 8.4, R. T. King, 1; Middleron and Melrose's Truganini, 7.2, T. Carroll, 2; Mr Highden's Vasa, 7.3, E. Lowe, 3. Also started—Apa, Waitapu, and Moloch. Truganini led to the distance, where Crucinella got her measure and won by a length. Vasa was two lengths away. Time, 2min 9 l-ssec.

Manawatu Sires Produce Stake, 6 furlongs—E. J. Watt's Maori King, 8.5, A. Oliiver, 1; Sir Geo. Clifford's Kilwinning, 8.12, R. T. King, 2; W. E. Bidwill's Expansion, 8.0, S. Reid, 3. Also started—Daybeam and Gold Battery. Expansion and Kilwinning led for four furlongs. Maori King overhauled the latter at the distance, and won easily by three and a-half lengths. Time, lmin 16sec. Westbury Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs—James M. J. Johnston's Cute, 8.10, H. Telford, 1; C. A. W. Monkton's Longner, 10.0, W. Campbell,-2; D. Buick's Aberbrothrock, 6.7, W. Ayers, 3. Also started—Sermia, Cardiff, Ben Glitters, Bravery, Bercola. Won by half a head. Absrbrothrock a poor tnird. Time, lmin 3 l-ssec. Raman Stakes—Ross Allan's Ballarat, 8.7, G. Price, 1; D. Buick's Rangipapa, 9.4, 'H. Reid, 2; A. Rhodes' Golden Eagle, 7.10, F. Cress, 3. Also started—Tumut. Won by a head. Timle, lmin 15 4-ssec. TARANAKI RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. NEW PLYMOUTH, December 28. For the second day of the-Taranaki JocKey Club's meeting there was fine weather. Results: — Mangataku Hack, 7 furlongs— Mendip I, Golden Glow 2, Shining Star 3. Also Forward, Gilrook and Dolse. Won by five lengths. Time, lmin 3353 c. Electric Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs—Lady Menscnikoff 1, Flying Wind 2, Mulga Bill 3. Also started— Tanekaha, Muskerarlo, Clanpett, Whaua, Lady Findla. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 3 l-ssec. Summer Hack Handicap, 6 fur-longs-Burton 1, Clemency 2, Timothy 3. Also started—Billow. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 17sec. Second Hack Hurdles—Bagatelle 1, Lingerer .2, Black Banner 3. Also started—Tokamaru and Drudgery. Won easily. Time, 2min 51 l-ssec. New Plymouth Handicap, 1 mile— v Glenullin 1, Wee Trinket 2, Kilmarnock 3. Also started —Nicotine and Mpllet. Won by a length. Time, lmin 44sec.

Second Hack Scurry, 5 furlongs— Clonpett 1, Sir Artegal 2, Durability 3. Also started—Burton, Timothy, Silvia, Maid Billington, Tauhara, Clemora, Rifle Shot. Won by half a length. Time lmin 3 4-ssec. Second Welter Hack, 1 mile—Research 1, Recreation 2, White Star 3. Also started—Billow, Marshall, Jet de More and Mrtrithan. Won by half a length. Time, Jmin4saeo. Farewell Handicap—lvady Menschikoffi 1, Kirst> 2, St. Maria .3. Also started—Kareroa. Won by half a length. Time, lmin lfis*c.

DUNEDIN RACES. By Telegraph Press Association. DUNEDIN, December 28. The Dunedin races were concluded to-day. Showers fj!l during the afternoon. The totalisator investments amounted to £7,587 10s, an increase of £1,202 10s on the corresponding day last year. The total increase for f ,he meeting was £2,370. Eight . bookmakers were licensed. Results:— Milburn Hurdles 11 mile—Storm, 9.0, 1; Royal Shell. 9.4, 2; Leonardo, 11.11, 3. Also started—Stormont, Lenzman and Grosvenor. Won by a nose. Time, 2min 52 4-ssec. Fernhill Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs—Passion, 9.3, 1; Spinning Flight, 8.7, 2; Balaclava, 85, 3. Also started- Jetsle Levvars, Flavour, Adjudge, Ngawere, Erskine, Cashier. Won by a length. Time, lmin 18 Allanton Welter—Heirloom, 7.9, 1; Eous, 8.1, 2; Ard Reigh, 9.7, 3. Also started—Oiyoi, Mango, Curious, Etra, Red and Black. Won by three lengths. Time.l min 31 2-ssec. St. Andrew's Handicap, 1 mile— Apollodoris, 7.4, 1; Rose Noble, 7.13, 2; Tikitere, 7.11, 3. Also started—Grand Slam, Hardest, Astrahkan, The Seer, Speculate. A good finish, only a neck separating the placed horses. Time, lmin 46 2-Osec, Taihora Handicap, 5 furlongsPassion, 10.9, 1; Sacha, 8.3, 2; Miss Gal, 9.9, 3. Also started— Lady Donald, Optional, Vagrance, Little Medallist, Peak, Princess Ena, Muster. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 6 l-ssec. Grand3tand Handicap, 6 furlongs —Loetus. 8.1, 1; Capon, 6.7, 2; Petrovna, 9.6, 3. Also started— Lupulite f.nd All Guns. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 18 2-s*ec. Juvenile Handicap, 4 furlongs— Cymbiform, 9.6, 1; Caspian, 9.6, 2; Adaje, 6.'7, 3. Also starrted— Chinook. Wcn'-ta three lenghs. Time, 53 2-ssec. i Farewell Handicap, 7 furlongs— Apollodoris, B.S{, 1; Grand Slam, 8.12, 2; Spinning Flight, 7.9, 3. Also started—.piro, Stipenfeldt, Bountiful, Liza. • Won by a short length. Time, lmin 33 2-ssec.

AUCKLAND A'GCEPTANCES. By Telegraph—Pj.ress Association. AUCKLAND', December 23. Following are the acceptances for the third day's racinjg of the Auckland Racing Club

Summer Cup.—All Red 9.8, Downfall 8.13, Lochbuhie 8.6, Master Soultß.4, Ikon 8.1, Aborigine 8.0, Douche and Stratagem 7.10, Sunglow 7.5, Pohutu 7.2, Nobel 6.13, Dunborve 6.7. Alexandra Handicap—Lochbuhie 8.11, Cambrian 8.9, Sir Tristram 8.8, Chanteuse 8.4, Tui Cakobau 7.7, Inglis 7.6, Santa Rosa 7.5, Maheno 7.3, Aristocrat 7.1, Tamainupo 6.12. Visitors' Handicap—Cambrian 9.0, Flitaway and Tarina 8.1, Gold Lace 7.12, Lucio 7.9, Devonport 7.8, Wauchope 7.6, Guidwife 7.0, Coromandel 6.10, Grizelle 6.9. . Salisbury Welter—Paritutu 10.2, Advocate and Waimangu 9.0, Euaparahaß.lo, Celtic 8.7, Aristocrat and Delegate 8.6, First Gun 8.5. Criterion Handicap—Elysian 9.5, Xylophone 8.8, Golden Water and Snowfoot 8.5, Kakama 8.3, Hyperion 8.1, Sharpshooter 7.11, Merriwai 7.4, Excalibur 6.12.

Ponsonby Hurdles—Master Douglas 11.7, Luscombe 10.11, Reservoir 10.8, Dolores 10.6, Okaihau 9.1, Waihekau and San Paulo 9.0.

Bowen Handicap—Parata and Dogger Bank 8.8, Ngapuka 8.5. Miss Advance 8.3, Carmania 8.0, Heathen, Hohungatani, and Blue Mountain 7.2, Explosive 7.1, Kapurangi, Analogy and Totika 6.13. Waitemate Handicap—Sedition 9.0, Epsom Lass, Marktime and Cyrona 8.1, RimlocK 7.8.

The programme for the Woodville Juckey Club's Autumn Meeting is advertised in another column. Liberal stakes have been allotted to each event, and good entries should result. Nominations close with the secretary on Saturday, January 30th.