RACING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3083, 4 January 1909, Page 3

RACING.

RANGITIKEI RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. MARTON, January 2. A gale was blowing ftr the concluding clay of the Rangiukei races. Results: — Telegraph Handicap—Strategist 1, Longner 2, Chase Mab 3. Also ran —Debonaire, Merry Messenger. Won by a length. Time, lmin 6 l-ssec. Clifton Handicap—Sir Antrim 1, Advantage 2, Lothair 3. Only starters. Won easily. Time, lmin 25 sec. Sandon Hurdles—Xavier 1, Tonderghie 2, Paparaehi 3. Also ran— Capulet. Won by a length. Time, 2min 57 3-ssec. Killeymoon Hack—Bonnie Doon 1, Cute 2, Roosevelt 3. Also ran— Shannon Lass, Zoraide, Goodwin Park and Kiwi. Heads separated the placed horses. Time, ( lmin 21 2-5 sec. Greatford Stakes—Eclogue 1, Carissima 2, Roosevelt 3. Also ran —Apa, Waitapu, Arclight. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 1 min 45 4-ssec. Tramway Flack Hurdles— Maida 1, Belario 2, Sedgemoor 3. Yosami, the only other starter, fell. Won by a length. Time, 2min 58sec. Raumai Welter—Rosegrove 1, Mussel 2, Toa Tuhi 3. Only starters. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 21 2-ssec. Parewanui Hack Scurry—Genuine 1, Castiglione 2, Marton 3. Also ran —Moonhall, Charge, Rangirua and Flyaway. Won by a length. Time, 52 l-ssee. The totalisator receipts for the both days amounted to £13,533, as against £17,150 at the last summer meeting.

AUCKLAND RACES

By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, January 2. The concluding day's racing in connection with the Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting took place at EUerslie this afternoon. Results: — Goodwood Handicap, 1 mile Ngapuka, 6.9, Chapman, 1; Tui Cakobau, 7.4, Buchanan, 2; Dunborve, 6.8, Greenwood, 3. Also started—Paritutu 9.2, Grenadier 8.4, Inglis 7.13, Chanteuse 7.11, Sedition 7.10, Aristocrat 6.11. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 42sec. Sylvia Handicap, 6 furlongs— Merriwa, 8.3, Buchanan, 1; Sharpshooter, 7.8, Jones, 2; Idealism, Wilson, 3. Also started—Rosealike 7.2,' Royal Scotland 7.0, Lady Doon 6.12, Fighting Fish 6.12, Exchalibur 6.10. Time, lmin 17 3-ssec. Grandstand Handicap, li mile — Leonator, 6.9, Buchanan, 1; Master Soult, 8.13, Brown, 2; Celtic, 6.9, Price, 3. Also started—Carl Rosa 8.1, and Bully 6.7. Won by two and "a half lengths. Time, 2min 8 3-ssec. Fourteenth Royal Stakes, 6 furlongs—Armlet, 8.8, Donovan, 1; Elysian, 7.1, Brown, 2; Broadsword, 7.5, F. E. Jones, 3. Also ran —Coromandel 8.6. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec. Won by a length and a half. Auckland Hurdle Race, 2 mile— Reservoir, 10.11, Jones, 1; Creusot, ' 9.0 O'Brien 2; Hautapu 12.fi, Brady, I 3. Also started—Luscombe 11.0 Waihekuu 9.12. Won by three i lentghs. Titne, 3min 55sc. I Newmarket Handicap, 6 furlongs '—Wauchope, 7.7, 1; Taimanupo, ! 8.3, 2; Flitaway, 7.9, 3. Won by a j neck. Time, lmin 15sec. | Auckland Plate, 1$ mile—BobrikofY 1 8.11, 1; Zimmerman, 9,4, 2; Master Delaval, 9.1, 3. Won by three | lengths. Time, 2min 38 2-ssec. I Grey Handicap, 5 furlongs—- ■ Hohungatabi, 7.9, 1; Grizelle, 7.0, 2; j Keepstep, 7.11, 3. Also started — j Mark Time 9.1, Tattoo 6.3, Rarata I 8.6. Miss'' Advance 8.3, Hard Rock i 7.9, Biddy Curran 7.6, Mentira 7.1, ! Explosive 7.0, Freevata 6.13, Hoanga ! 6.13, Blue Rocket 6.13. Flying Soult 16.13, Heathen 6.13, Zinnia 6.13, ' Peggy Pride (3.18. Won by a length. . Time, lmin 2 4-ssec.

STRATFORD RACES

! By Telegraph—Press Association. I STRATFORD, January 2. | The Stratford races were concluded j to-day in fine weather. Results:— I County Hack—Sir Artegal 1, Mulga ! Bill 2, Flying Wind 3. Also ran—j Tanekaka, Burton, Mtiskeradc, ! Dorothy, Clemora. Won easily. I Time, lmin 1G l-ssec. J Makuri Hurdles —Scenery 1, Drudgj ery 2, Bagatelle 8. Also ran ! Lingerer and Maori Riile. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 58 2-s£iec. j Dominion Handicap—Stnyhoy 1, | White Star 2, Mallet 8. Also ran—i Lyrist, Rangahaeta and Wee Trinket. , 'J'ime, ]min 46 2-ssec. i Ladies' Purse—Paul 1, Clemency | 2. Langshan 8. Also ran—Red Stir, | Black Banner,. Royal Votings Ui\ | Tocidy, Red Wing, St. Veuton. Won ion the post. Time, lmin 20 :?-ssec. Handicap Trot —Cyiie 1, Lillian 2, Clive 3. Also ran--Dirava, Pmrotte, Craigaruskey, Major, Election, Jerry, Elsie's Child and Pearl ie Maid. tVon easily. Time, smin 24sec. Cardiff Stakes Notorious 1, Dolce 2, Valentine 8. Also ran—Wee Lassie, Flying Wind, Bedrock, Noifa, Rifleshot, Waihapa, Sylvia Maid, Goldnri Glow, Adopted, Faida, Lady Finel.'a, The Whanroa and Kaponga. Time, 57 2-ssec. Toko Welter —Billow 1, Astrae 2, Recreation 8. Also ran —Mendip, Burton, Denis, Fulminator, Shining Star, Rohepotae. ■ Won by a length. Time, lnsin 82 2-ssec. Final Handicap—Sir Artegal 1, <; Lady MeasohikofF 2, Tiptoe 8. Also ran—Kirsty, Keroroa, Nicotine, St. Maria. Won easily. Time, lmin 17 sec.