SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3207, 5 June 1909, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACINEOTAKI RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. WELLINGTON, June 4. For the concluding day of the Otak Maori . meeting, unfavourable weather was experienced. Ten bookmakers were licensed. The sum of £6,525 passed through the totalisator. making £16,399 for the meeting, against £15,905 last year. In the first race The Saint broke a leg, and was destroyed. Results: — Telegraph Hack Handicap.-- Te Ru 8.13, 1; Twinkle 7.3, 2: Waiate 7.9, 3. Also started. —The Saint, Te Roti, Purakau, Prevail, Matira, Merrie Christmas, and Clover. Twinkle led to the turn, where The Saint fell and spoilt Purakau's chance. Te Ru collared Twinkle at the distance, and won by two ] lengths. Time, lrnin 5 2-53ec. Huia Handicap.—Roosevelt 7.12, 1; Mahuta 8.2, 2; Toa Tuhi 7.3. 3. Also started.—Sir Frisco, Wait%pu, Woodhey, Kopu, Seaman, Maiora, Probability, Silken Rein, Pohutu, Mallet, Kurawaka, Mataari. Roosevelt began smartly, and at' the back was attended by Mataari and Toa Tuhi. Pohutu joined the leaders at the bend. Roosevelt continued to lead into the straight, and lasted Jong enough to win by three parts of a length, a length between second 1 and third. Time, lmin 47sec. ! Second Hack Hurdles —Rendrock | 9.4, 1; Diplomatic 10.2, 2; Mount Cook, 10.6 3. Also started.—Au*

ratus, Aotea, Polyanthus, Erl King-* Tokaroa, and Chicane. Diplomatic led for a mile, with Rendrock next. The latter drew level at the turn and won comfortably by two lengthsTime, 2min 54 4-ssec. Stewards' Hack Handicap?— North East 9.0, 1; Waipunui 7.13, 2; Buoyant, 7.8, 3. Also started. —Goodwin Park, Mallet, Splash, Sir Possible, Awha, Swallow, Vinco, Celebration. Thetis, and Quarry Girl. Buoyant led for six furlongs, where North East took charge, and won Dy a length. Time, Imiii 34sec. Railway Handicap.—Gipsy Belle I, Sunbonnet 2. Simplex 3. Also started —Waikaraka, Overtime, and Nicotine. Sunbonnet and Gipsy Belle drev/ right out from the field, at the distance. Sunbonnet was being ridden, and'suffered defeat by half a length. Time, lmin 17sec. Ohau Welter. —Coronetted 9.10, is Pikioo 9.10, 2; Gold 3ird 8.12, 3. Also started —Sir Possible, Castiglione, Maggie Paul, Arivore, and Channel. Gold Bird led to the turn, where Pikipo drew level. At the distance Coronetted challenged the leaders, and won by a length. Time, lmin 49sec. Final Hack Scurry (Weight 8.7.) —Waiouru 1, Pukewhai 2, Rangikapua 3. Also started —Kennedy, Pikiiio, La Mausee, Jackman, Moree, Succession, Park Captain Bill, and Spontaneous. Wors by six lengths. Time, lmin 5 S-Jisee^ DUNEDIN RACES. By Telegraph—Frass Association. DUNEDIN, June 4. The Dunedin Winter Bleetmg eluded in wet weather to-day. Be* suits: — Silverstream Hack, 5 furlongs— Inchbonny 1, British Peer 2, Simon Pure 3. Also started—Rostroma, Obsono, Sarsfield. My Lawyer, Lacy Ranald, Little Medallist, Anarchist, Alexandra. Invermay Welter, 7 furlongsEons 1, Luresome 2, Sant Rcsaleer 3. Also started —Grandstand, Zetland, Loftus, Red and Black, Sacha, Adjudge, Strathfiilan. Won by two lengths. Wingatui Steeplechase, 21 miler— Wanganui 1, St. Kooringa 2./. Isa started Albury and Homewarr. Only the placed horses finished. Won easily. r Provincial Handicap, 1 mile — Ilarita 1, Pinul 2, Apollodoris 3. Also started—Federal, Field Gun, Sea King, All Guns, Stratagem. Artrakan, Warsaw. Won by length a d a-half. Time, lmin 46 4-ssec. Wairongoa Handicap, 6 furlo< gs —Balaclava 1, Flitaway 2. Masttr Alix 3. Also started Ardreigfc, Erskine, Gapon, Liza. „ Clarendon Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs—Whistlecraft 1, Gunboat 2, Sant Rosaleer 3. Also started — Santa Clara, Firebell, Glenfield* Lady .Ranald, Feodora. Farewell Handicap, 7 furlongsLady Disdain, Apollodoris 2, Dabchick 3. Also started—Peferovna, Cuirosettia, Warsaw, Miss Galy Eons, Casque.

AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES* By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, June 4. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Auckland Meeting:— Orakei Hurdles, 1| mile—Poplar 10.6, Cymri 10.6, Waikato and Leo 9.8, Tui Cakobau 9.7, Carl.yl'e Heathen 9:3, Pleiabes and Red McGregor 9io'. Ranfurly Handicap, I rniie—Epsom Lass 1010; Valentine 9.12, Escamillo 9.12, Miss Advance 9.10,. Ritnlbck 9.7, Starboard 9.5, Zinnia roma 913; Michaeloff,. Dainty,. Castle Blaney, Totika and Censure 9.0. Remuera' pu 10.9, Bully 10.3, Swagsman* 2®.0» Reservoir 9v6,, Waikato 9.0.. Prince of Wales Handicap; %' furlongs—Ngapuka 11.4, Irish Rifle 10.13, Dawn 10.10, Grenadier 10.7, Davenport 10.7, Sedition 10:4, Lochbuhie 10.2, Miss' Winnie 10*1, Santa Rosa 9.9, Sir Artegal 9.9; Delegate 9.8, Wauchope 9.8, Waihuka 9.1, First Gun 9c 6.

Jumpers?* Flat, U miles-Rmtuta 10.13. Staybay 9.12, Noteorini 9.5, Newton 9i4, Waione 9.3, Luramiator 9.0.

Grand, National Steeplechase, about 3i miles—Kiatere 12.5, Sol. 32.2, Le Beau 10.3 v Maidie 10.5, Irish 10.4, Capitol' 10.4, Creusot 1&3, Jack Pot 9.13„ Tearia 9 .8.