RACING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3082, 2 January 1909, Page 5

RACING.

„ CLUB. ( WAIRARAPA RACING A SUMMER MEETING— FIRST Dn Y " The first day of the summer meeting of the Wairarapa Racing Club eventuated yesterday on the Club's course at Tauherenikau. The weather was ideal, and there was in consequence a large attendance of the public. The course looked very attractive, the rain of the day previous having freshened things up. The track could not have we-il been in better o/der, and the going was very fast. The racing was of a very interesting character, some good finishes being witnessed, and the handicapping being such as to give the public plenty of scope for their t'ancy. Speculation on the totalisator was very satisfactory, being quite up to expectations. The totalisator receipts for the day were £9,182, as against £10,160 for New Year's Day last year. Fifteen bookmakers paid license fees for admission to the course, five inside at £2O each, and ten outside at £lO each, 10s extra being levied for a clerk. The starting was done by three officials yesterday. The appointed starter, Mr Allan Donald, had to leave after getting tbrep fields awav, on account of the illneifs ot one of his children. Mr S. Cundy started one race, and Mr J. H. Tilson (Deputy starter) thp balance, and the latter will officiate again to-day. The appoint nents were all carefully attended to, and the day proved most enjoyable. The Secretary (Mr E. A. Laery) and the other officials worked hard to insure success. Following are details of the raciris:—

MAIDEN HACK RACE, of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs; third ssovs; 5 furlongs. H. Davis' br c Rock Ferry, Syrs, 8.6, (S. Reid) 1 H. Hodge's b c Merry Christmas, 3yrs, 8.6 (F. Cress) 2 L. G. McDonald's br >g Te Ru, 4yrs, 8.11 (R. Hatch) 3

Also started— Humpty Dumpty 8.12 (H. Telford), Leahora, 8.11 (W. Williams), Vinco 8.11 (A. Wataon), Pukmvai, 8.9 (G. F. Langston), Psycln 8.3 (W. Ayr), Waiwareware 8.5j (A. Goodfrey). The start was somewhat: irregular, Merry Christmas, Rock Ferry and Te Ru getting away first m that order. Vino had played up at the post and got away badly. At th ■ willows Rock Ferry diopped into the lead, followed by Te Ru, but coming into the straight the latter fell back before Merry Christmas, who came fitt on the inside. Half a length separated first and second horses, and about the same distance the second and third. Teßu was made a hot favourite, Rock Ferry being a close second. Time, Imin 3sec.

TUHITARATA HANDICAP, of i 25 sovs, second horse 10 sovs, third horse 5 sovs; 6 furlongs.

M. T. McGrath's br g Tumut, syrs, 9.7 (R. Hatch) 1 F. Hall's br m Iranui, 4yrs, 8.10 (W. Ryan) 2 J. McLaughlin's b g 4yrs, 8.5 (K. Langatone) 3 Also ran—Simplex 8.3 (S. Reid), Tupono 8.1 (W. Cairns). Simplex and Tumut were quickest away, the later soon assuming the lead. At the willows the field became more bunched, but Tumut maintained his position without much effort, Iranui supplant ing Simplex m the run home, the latter . falling back to fourth place. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec.

RIMUTAKA HANDICAP, of 100 I sovs, seroni lOsovs, and thirJ ssovs; 1 mile and a distance. M. i\ MoGrath's ch g Osiris, 4yrp, 8.6 (H. Telford) 1 D. H. Roberts' b g Tangeroa, 6yrs, 9.0 (S. Reid) 2 81. Hodge's ch g Diplomatic, 6yrs, 7.6 ( F. Cress) '3 Also ran—Lucretius 8.1. (R. Hatch), No Trumps 7.11 (N. Williams), Lerida 7.6 (Smith). The start was very even, Lucretius and No Trumps being the first to break the line, Osiris lying third and the rest keeping close up. Along the back little alteration took place, while at the willows the field seemed to be running in a straight line. Turning for home Osiris shot out and gained a two length's lead, which Tangeroa. coming fast under the whip, reduced to half a length at the post. Diplomatic three lengths away. Time, Ira in 58 4-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 130 sovs, second 25 sovs, third 10 sovs; 4 furlongs. For two-year-olds. H. Whitney's b f Aetna, 8.5 (S. Reid) 1 A. McDonald's b f Kiltie Lass, 8.3 (F. Cress) 2 P. W. Sarsfield'3 ch g Royal Guard, 7.10 (A. Shanahan) 3 Also ran—Sea Queen 7.10 (W. Andrews?), Gold Top 7.10 (R. Hatch). Gold Top broke away at the start, but soon dropped back again. Kiltie Lass then took the lead, closely attended by Aema. Coming mto the straight the two latter were locked together in the centre of the course, and after a neck-and-neck finish Aema pulled off the event by a short head, Royal Guard three lengths away. Time, 49sec. WAIRARAPA CUP, of 350 sovs, second 30 sovs, and third 20 sovs; U mile. J. Gelhor's blk m White Lie, 6yrs, 7.8, Merriwee —Fib (W. Ayre) 1 W. Piatt's b m Merrie Rose, 6yrs, 7.5, Merrie England—Yellow Rose (Stanley Reid) 2 G. H. Miller's b g Sandstream, 4yrs, 8.5, San Fran —Ua (J. Griffiths) 3

Also ran—Waipaku 8.9 (S. Reid), Moloch 8.1 (J. Watson), Sunbonnet 7.13 (B. Smith), Silken Rein, 7.12 (F. Langstone), Prism 6.13 (R. Hatch), Gaelic 6.12 (F. Cress). Waipaku was made a hot favourite, and with Merrie Rose got off first, the latter leading. Coming round the back the order was Merrie Rose, Waipaku, Silken Rein, Prism. At the willows matters had altered, Sandstream coming into prominence, and White Lie showing out also. In the run home the latter challenged Merrie Rose strongly, and alter a fine effort won by a neck, Sandstream boiner about two lengths away third. Silken Rein was fourth and Sunbonnet fifth. Time, 2min Bsec.

PUKIO HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second 15 sovs. and third 5 sovs; 6 furlongs. ,T. Ames' br f Merrivonia, 3yrs, 8.3 (S. Reid) 1 H. F. Long's b m Lochiela, syrs, 8.0 (R. Hatch) 2 F. Vallance's b g Conquer, 4yrs, 7.9 (Stanley Reid) 3 Also ran—Warlock 8.10 (A. Watson), Purakau 8.0 (F. Langstone), • lebell 7.12 (A. Shanahan), Swal*p K ".12 (W. Ayre). Bluebell got ' badly le f t, Merrivonia and rather . \ e j n g we u j n front soon Puraiiau „ jer rogei Approaching aiter tbe bai. field came together the willows the „j n g mac ]e up all more, Bluebell ha. here came theloat ground. Men. h difficulty away, and without n. „ ee ]engthg passed the post nearly tl». tJie w j n , ahead of Lochiela, who with x tl quer ner was greatly fancied. Cv. ,j n£ j finished about three lengths fosu Lochiela. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec.

REYNOLDS' WELTER, of 115 sovs, second horse 10 sovs and third 5 sovs; 7 lurlcngs. Hon. J. Carroll's b g Wharekura, t 4yrs, 8.8 (W. Ryan) 1 Mrs Horiana's b g Mataari fiyrs, 9.2 (S. Reid) 2 F. Higgott's br m Wailethe, 6yrs, 10.2 (R. Hatch) 3 Also ran—Aberration 10.0 (H. Telford), Sfcye 9.2 (A. Watson). The start was good, but Wharekura soon got right out on his uwn, and won easily by four lengths. Time, lmin 28sec. MOKAI HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second horse 10 sovs, and third 5 so"s; 7 furlongs. H. Beak's ch g Knight Commander, 8.12, 4yrs (W. Ryan) 1 A. Donald's ch g Kelso, 6yrs, 9.7 (Galbraith) 2 H. R. Telford's b h First Mate, 4yrs, 8.13 (S. Keid) 3 Also ran —Sealer 9.3 (H. Telford), Oblivion 9.0 (N. William?), Glen 8.12 (F. Langstone), Retinue 8.5 (R. Hatch), Straban 8.5, Te Ucuatu 8.5 (A. Watson). First Mate led off, Glen being left. At the willows Knight Commander took charge of the running, Kelso moving up. In the straight the latter attempted to supersede Knight Commander, but Ryan kept his mount | moving, and won by half a length, | the same distance separating second [ and third horses. Time, lmin i3osec.

TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. The following are the acceptances for to-day:— Juvenile Handicap— Rock Ferry 9.5, Aema 8.11, Kiltie Lass 8.1, Remission 7.10, Psyche and Royal Guard 7.0, Sea Queen 6.10. Tawaha Hack —Osiris 9.1, Maiora 9.1, Merrivunia 8.11, .Strathcona 8.6, Thera 8.4, Lucretius 7.13, No Trumps 7.7. Racing Club Handicap—Wailethe, Waipaku, White Lie and Iranui 8.9, Aberration 8.7, Sandatream 8.7, Moloch and Sunbonnet 8.0, Merrie Rose 7.13, Silken Rein and Passive 7.11, Mataari 7.8, Skye 6.10.

Wharepapa Hack Welter. —Tangeroa 9.11, Knight Commander 9-6, First Mate and Sea' 9.0. No Trumps 8.11, Diplom -o 8.3, Lerida, iilack Pearl and Reti..ue 8.0.

Ruamahanga Hack —Axite 9.2, Rock Ferry 9.0, Warlock 8.9, Thera 8.7, Kelso and Consolation 8.5, Sweet Lethe 83, Blue Ball 8.2, Conquer, Purakau and Te Ru 7.13, Oblivion 7.7, Swallow 7.5, Ngaripua 8.7. Russell Welter —Sandstream 9.8, Aboriginal B*.lS, Wharekura 8.13, Simplex 8.12, Prism 8.8, Skye 8.2, Gaelic 7.7.

Pirinoa Hack —Miora 9.4, Splash 8.10, Warlock 8.6, Purakau 7.9, Swallow 7.2, Merrie Christmas 7.0, Te Utuatu and Vinco 6.7.

Rawhiri Handicap—Tumut 10.9, Aboriginal 88, Whavekura S7, Simplex 86, Axite 7.13, Lachiela 7.13, Kelso 6.9.

RANGITIKEI RACES,

By re;egraph—Press Association

PALMERSTON-N., January 1. The results ot to-day's racing are as foliow:— Scott Memorial —Mussel 1, Ballarat Advantage 3. Also ran Lothair and Contour. Maiden Hack— Strategist 1, Milan 2, Merry Messenger 3. Also started —Seawind, Toanga and Castigator. Ohakea Hurdles—Lull 1, tfelario 2, Tonderghie 3. Also starfed— Capule'; and Yosami. Won jby a length and a-half. Time, 3min 48£ sec. Carnarvon Hack Longner 1, Roosevelt 2, Debonaire 3. Also started—Cute, Chasemab. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec. Rangitikei Cup. Apa 1, Waitapu, 2, Nova 3. Also started —Arc Light, and Carissima. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 2anin lOsec. Railway Hack Hurdles. —D'nil 1, Lsonator 3. Also starred— Moose, Maidi, Sedgmoor. Maidi finished first, but was disqualified for crossing in the straight. Makowhai Welter —Merrie Zealand 1, Sir Antrim 2, Rosegrove 3. All started. Pukenui Welter.—North East 1, Shannon Lass 2, Zoraida 3. Also started —Anemone, Goodwin Park, Ruemac and Kiwi.

ACCEPTANCES. Telegraph Hack, 5 furlongs Longner 9.10, Strategist 7.12, Chase Mab, Debonair, and Metry Messenger 7.7. Clifton Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Sir Antrim 7.10, Advantage 6.12, Lothair 6.11. Sandon Hurdles, li mile Lull 12.5, Paparaehi and Capulet 10.3, Xavier 9.10, Yosami 9.9, Belano 9.8, Tonderghie 9.7. Killymoon Hack, 6 furlongs Roosevelt 9.5, Eclogue 9.2, Cute 9.0, Shannon Lass 8.0, Zoraida 7.12, Bonny Doon 6.12, Reumac, Goodwin Park arid Kiwi 6.10. Greatford Stakes, 1 mile— Apa 9.9, Waitapu 8.5, Merry Zealand 7.6, Sir Antrim 7.6, Arclight 6.12, Carissima 6.10, Roosevelt 6.9, Advantage and Eclogue 6.7. Tramway Hack Hurdles, li mile. —D'nil 11.0, Yosami 10.6, Belario 10.5, Maidi 9.7, Sedgemoor 9.0. Raumai Welter, 6 furlongsMussel 8.13, Toa Tuhi 8.9, Lothair 8.4, Rosegrove 8.2. The following are the entries for the Parawanui Hack Scurry, weight B.7:—Seawind, Lady Tatton, Genive, Chattel, Kaiwhaka, Castigleone, Charge, Rangirua, Marton and Flyaway.

AUCK" LAND RAGES -I

By Telegraph—Pi,' eas AUCKLAND, Ja ?, Ua 2e' as The third day's result, follow: Ferguson Handicap, 6 furlong*. Mark Time 1, Hohungatahi 2, Miss Advance 3. Also started—Ngapuka, Rarata, Keepstep, Explosive, Totika. New Year Hurdle Race, 2 miles — Hautapu 1, Luscombe 2, Waikekau 3. Also started —Reservior. Great Northern Derby, H mile — Husbandman 1, Master Soult 2, Diabolo 3. Also started—Waimarigu, St. Aidan, Aborigine, Chanteuse, Won by a length and a half from Master Soult, who was two and [a half lengths in front of Diabolo. Aborigine was close up fourth. County Handicap, 6 furlongs— Devonport 1, Tamainupo and Gold Lace dead heat 2. Also started— Hawn, Wauchope, Coromandel. Won a length. Time, lmin 14 3-ssec. D - v : 'kland Racing Club Handicap, -All Red 1, Carl Rosa 2, 10 n ""wal 3. Also started Master Deu downfall, Ikon, StrataZimmerman, -„ gt Gun Rounding gem Pohutu, Fu ouCurred First the turn a Gun falling and bring*. - hutu and Stratagem. V° n by one and a half lengths. _ - Midsummer Handicap, 5 furlu —Merriwai 1, Kakama 2, Sharp shooter 3. Also ran —Xylophone, St. Amans, Golden Water, Hyperion, Etna, First Wairiki, Maeawa. Time, lmin lsec.

Maiden Handicap, 1£ mile —Sedition 1, Nobel 2, Cyrona 3. Also started —Rimlock, Kotiki. Time, 2min 13sac.

Glasgow Handicap, 7 furlongs — Inglis, Cambrian 2, Tui Cakabau 3. Also started—Lochbuie, Sir Tristram, Santa Rosa, Maheno, Aristrocat and Bully. Time, lmin 27 2-ssfcc.