RACING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3083, 4 January 1909, Page 5

RACING.

WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB'S MEETING. SECOND DAY, The concluding day of thfe Waira- 3 rapa Racing Club's summer meeting at Tauherenikau course on Saturday was very satisfactory frofri all standpoints, The weather kept fine, though slightly windy, all day, and there was another large attendance. Speculation on the machine was brisk, the day's total being £7,824, as against 182 for the corresponding day last year. The amount put through the machine for the meeting ] was £17,003, as against £19,310 last summer meeting. The arrangements Were again capably atter.ded to, and the meeting was regarded by patrons as very enjoyable and successful. Moloch, a Masterton-owned horse, won the big money, effecting rather a surprise. Six bookmakers inside and six outside did a big business. The following are the details of the racing:— JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs, second horse 15sovs and third 5 sovs; 5 furlongs. P. W. Sarsfield's ch g Royal Guard, 2yrs, 7.0 (A. Shanahan) 1 J. W. Lowe's b f Sea Queen, 2yrs, 6.10 (W. Ayre) 2 A. Reside's ch f Remission, 3yrs, 7.10 (R.Hatch) 3

Also started—Aema 8.11 (S. Reid), Kiltie Lass 8.1 (Cress), Psyche 7.0 (Paaske). Aema was left at the post, and was never in the race. Royal Guard and Kiltie Lass got off together in. front of the and at the willows the former was holding the inside running. At the entrance to the straight Royal Guard drew away and won by a clear length, Remission being half a length behind Sea Queen. Time, Imin 3 3-ssec. Tawaha Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs, second 15 sovs and third ssovs; 7 furlongs. M. T. McGrath's ch g Osiris 4yrs, 9.1 (H. Telford) j 1 J. Ames' br f Merrivonia, 3yrs, 8.11 (W. Ryan) 2 R. Knox's br m Lucretius, syrs, 7.13 (R. Hatch) 3

Also ran—Maiora 9.1 (S. Reid), Strathcona 8.6 (G. F. Langstune), No Trumps 7.7 (Williams). Lucretius got off lirst followed by Strathcona, Maiora getting the worst of the start, which was fairly regular. At the willows the order was Lucretius, Strathcona, Merrivonia and Osiris, fn tin last furlong the winner put in a great run, finishing half a length to the good, Lucretius dying away to third place, finishing half a length behird Merrivonia. Time, Imin 30 4-ssec.

RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 225 sovs, second 20 sovs, and third 5 sovs; 1 mile and a distance. G. G. Cork and C. Hoffeins' b g Moloch, by Mauser—Listener, syrs, 8.0 (A. V/atson) 1 F. Hall's br m Iranui, 4yrs, 8.9 (W. Ryan) 2 J. Chisholm's br m Slcye, Syrs, 6.10 (Stan. Reid) 3

ran—Wailethe 8.9 (R. Hatch), Waipaku 8.9 (Sid. Reici), Aberration 8.7 (H. Telford), Sandstream 8.7 (J. Griffiths), Sunbonnet 8.0 (Langstone), Merrie Rosa 7.13 (W. Ayre), Silken Rein 7.11 (B. Smith), Passive 7.11 (P. Cress), Mataari 7.8 (A. Shanahan). The start was very satisfactory, Sandstream being slowest to move. Waipaku led off attended by Sunbonnet and Iranui in that order. Abng the back Sunbonnet fell away into the ruck, while at the willows Silken Rein was seen to be coming last the nutside. Merrie Rose, whose rider lo3t his stirrup leather early in the race, was never dangerous, and was eventually pulled up at the willows. Coming into the straight Moloch moved up, and after a grant finish beat Iranui by a head. Skye a length away. Time, Imin 57 4-ssec.

WHAREPAPA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second 15 sovs, and third 5 sovs; 1

mile. D. H. Roberts' b g Tangeroa, Gyrs, 9.11 (S. Reid) 1 B. Rock's ch g Knight Commander, 4yrs, 9.6 (W. Ryan) 2 H. Hodge's ch g Diplomatic, 6 yrs, 8.3 (N. Williams) 3

s Also ran—Sealer 9.0 (Telford), No Trumps 8.11 (R. Hatch), Lerida 8.0 (Langstone), Black Pearl 8.0 (W. Ayre). No Trumps and Diplomatic led off, Black Pearl being last to move off. At the willows Tangeroa moved up and with a good sprint landed the stake by a clear two lengths. Commander ran into second place, about half a length ahead of Diplomatic. Time, lmin 43 4-ssec.

RUAMAHANGA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second 10 sovs, and third 5 sovs; 5 furlongs. D. Davis' br c Rock Ferry, 3yrs, 9.0 (Sid. Reid) 1 L. G. McDonald's br g \Te Ru, * J. Tilyard's ch m Swallow, 4yrs, 7.5 (B. Smith) 3 Also ran—Axite 9.2 (Telford), Warlock 8.9 (Watson), Thera 8.7 (Langstone), Kelso 8.5 (Ryan), Sweet Lethe 8.3 (Hatch), Blue Bell 8.2 (Shanahan) Conquer 7.13 (Stan. Reid), Oblivion 7.7 (N. Williams), Ngarpua 6.7 (W. Ayre). Conquer took command on the rise of the tapes, but Sweet Lethe soon forged to the tront. Oominjr into the straight Sweet Lethe and Swallow led the field, but Rock Ferry came through and secured a one-length win, a long neck separating Te Ru and Swallow. Time, lmin 2 3-ssee. RUSSELL WELTER HANDICAP, of 125 sovs, second horse 25 sovs, and third 5 sovs; 7 furlongs. F. Hisrgott's b h Prism, 4yrs, 8.8 (R. Hatch) 1 C. F. Vallance's br g Simplex, syrs, 8.12 (S. Reid) 2 W. A. Donald's blk g Aboriginal, 6yrs, 8.13 (H. Telford) 3

Also ran—Wbarekura 8.13 (W. Ryan), Gaelic 7.7 (F.Cress). Wharekura got badly left at the post. Simplex, Prism and Gaelic moved away strongly. Simplex led right round to the stand, where Prism's rider brought him along under punishment and the result was a very narrow win for the Hutt horse, a short length separating second and third. Time, lmin 29 4-ssec,

| PIRINOA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second 15 sovs, third " «ovb; 6 furlongs. * - b c Merrie Christmas, ftHMtgr.. " orcsß) 1 Sytgj 7.o4yrs, 6.7 A. Peters' b g Vlneo, (B. Smith) D. Davis' b f Splash; §:IP (8. Reid) Also ran —Purakau 7.9 (Ayi J ej; fd Utuatu 6.7 (Stan. Reid); The start I wag irregular, and gave Metric Cbriatitias a great break on the fifeldj which resulted in the Merrie England colt Winning from end to ead 1 by three lengths. Splash got away well, but dropped back at the willows. Half a length separated Vincu and Splash. Time, lmin 15 3-ssec. RAWIRI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second lOsovs and third 5 sovs; 5 furlongs. H. F. Long's b m Lochiela, syrs, 7.3 (F. Cress) 1 M. T. McGrath's br g Tuimut, syrs, 10.9 (R. Hatch) 2 W. A. Donald's blk g Aboriginal, 6yrs, 8.8 (H. Telford) 3 Also ran —Axite 7.13 (N. Williams), Kelso 7.1 (W. Ayre). Tumuc and Locbiela hopped off the mark,, and from the rise of the tape had the race between thorn. At the entrance to the straight they were running neck and neck, Tumut, who was favourite, being on the rails. A splendid finish saw the favourite beaten by a neck. Aboriginal was three lengths away. Time, lmin 1 4-ssec.

NOTES.

(By "Zetland").

The successful riders at the Wairarapa meeting were: S. Reid, five wins; R. Hatch, H. Telford, W. Ryan and F. Cress, two each; W. Ayre, Shanahan and A. Watson, one each. By winning the Rirautaka and Tawaha Hack Handicaps at Tauherenikau, Osiris showed that he has struck form. The San Fran gelding has plenty of pace, and givea- evidence of being able to stay, consequently he should be useful during: the remainder of the season- In her races Lucretius showed a rare dash of pace, but apparently was unable to show the necessary determination to finish fast at the right end. Merrivonia is running very consistently. After winning the Pukio Hack in fast time on the first dty the Merriwee mare ran a good second to Osiris in tne Tawaha Hack, run over seven furlongs. In winning the Racing Club Handicap, Moloch ran his best race so far this season. He was ridden a patient race by A. Watscn, who showed to advantage in a brilliant finish. The Mauser gelding is improving with every gallop, and should score further victories in thenear future.

The rider of Merrie Rose lost a stirrup early in the Racing Club Handicap, and the mare was pulled up after going six furlongs. Sunbonnet ran disappointingly in both of her essays. She is looking exceptionally well, and will probably race belter from now to the end of the season.

Burdened with the welter weight of 10.9, including about f orty pounds dead weight, Tumut failed to give Lwchiela 481 hs in the Rawiri Handicap. The race was run in fast time, anrl the Meiriwee gelding's peformance may be counted a good one. Lochiela ran one of her best races and finished generously. On the strength of her running at Awapuni last week Passive was strongly backed for the Racing Club Handicap. The Lethe mare ran fourth, but was unable to re-produce her Manawatu form.

The winning sires at the meeting were: Merriwee, three wins; Birkenhead, San Fran, Stepniak and Merrie England, two each; Eton, Knight Errant; Royal Artillery, Mauser and Son-of-a-Gun, one each.

The moat successful trainers were: M. McGrath, four wins; J. McLaughlin, J. Ayers, J. W.. Lowe and J. Gravestock, two each; G. Pritchard/J. Gelhor, F. Higgott and J. Maher, one each. HAWKE'S BAY RACES. j By Telegraph—Press Association. HASTINGS, January 2. The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's summer meeting' was concluded today. The da* was fine but windy.. The totalisator returns for the meeting amounted to £15,321, as* against £17,025 last year. Bookmakers* fees for the meeting totalled £328. Results: — Aotea Handicap Hurdles, If mile—Coy, 9.2, 1; Hippurofla, 10.13, 2; Commander, 11.0, 3. Also started— Monarque and Rawhiti. Won easily by three lengths. Tims, 3mm 21sec. Grandstand Handicap, 6 furlongs —North Head, 8.13, 1;; Chamois,, 7.10, 2; Erl King, 8.0, 3., Also started—Gold Treasure and Pluck. Won all the way. Time, lmin 16seu\

Scurry Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs —Waioriki 1, Ora Pinsent 2, The Cockatoo 3. Also started—Andrew Mack, Miscast, Awha, Cork, Mediterranean, Kaolin wd ObscurityWon by two lengths. Time, lmin ssec. SUMMER HANDICAP, once round. Hon. J. D. Ormond's Woodhey, 8.4 (E. Lowe) 1 E. J. Watt's Muskerry, 8.12 2 H. J. McLean's Loiret, 7.5 3 Also started—Uenuku, Dardanus, and Lamsdorff. Won comfortably by three lengths. Time, lmin 50see. Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs— Ideate 1, Perhaps 2, Theodore 3. Also started — bridge, Meremere; Seraphic, Ultimatum, Ariom and Reformist. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. Epsom Handicap, once round— Waikaraka 1, Highden 2, Elderado I 3. Also started—Oakbourne. Won by j a head. Time, lmin 56 2-ssec. Matapiro Hack Handicap, 7 furi lengs—Sir Possible 1, Parable 2, North Pole 3. Also started—Spate, Roselethe, My Darling and Robin Link. Won all the way. Time, lmiu 30 4-ssec. January Handicap, 7 furlongs— Seaton Dale, Martyrium 2, Highden 13. Also started —Berangaria and I Millenial. Won by a length. Time, I lmin 29sec.