SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9997, 18 March 1910, Page 5

SPORTING.

I MASTERTON RACING I CLUB,

AUTUMN MEETING

(By "Zetland.')

,„. neeting opened under fine •iditions, and the attendweather ct>. ... ~ , nublic was large and ance of the k „ he course was in representative, •*. . ~, , j. the racing was splendid order, ana ~ n good very interesting thWi» v ~ ~ .. , ~ 7 9 events, fields contesting of Xu the Speculation was fairly brisk.

sum of £4,073 being put through ».. totalisator. Five bookmakers p!?es their calling, on the lawn, and o>ie layer of the odds attended to the betting requirements of the outside public. The luncheon room was under the supei'vision of the well-known caterer, Mr J. Shout, and this department was very satisfactorily conducted.

The Railway Department cannot b° complimented on x he arrangements. A train that left Featherston at 9.40 a.m., wa& advertised to arrive at Opaki at 11.30 a.m. A number of passengers went to the Masterton Kailway Station at about 11 o'clock, only the triin had gone, and moreover they were ordered off the platform until the mail train had gone, no Masterton passengers being allowed to travel by the latter. The up-todate-ness of New Zealand train arrangements is exemplified by the fact of a train having to leave a station before 11 a.m. hi order to arrive at another four miles distant at 11.30 a.m. Four miles in thirty minutes on a race day is a rate of travelling that the Department might well be proud of.

Racing commenced with the Hurdles, five contestants going to the post. The only"one spiritedly backed was Gold Bird, who after indulging Millpond in the lead for once round, came away and scored easily.

Five sprinters lined for the March Handicap. Taitoko and Sunbonnet were about equal favourites. Ballarat got the best of the despatch, and Sunbonnet was last after a furlong had been traversed. The latter put in one of her best finishes, and racing past the field caught Ballarat on the post the judge declaring a dead heat.

The Finland mare Penza was made a strong order for the Maiden Hack. She got out quickly, and never leaving the issue in doubt won by two lengths from the fast, finishing British Maid.

• Afterthought was the popular selection for the Masterton Hack Handicap. She ran very creditably, but had to give way to First Battery, who is now a decidedly improved colt First Consul, who finished third, failed to show any dash, and Marrie Land, who led for a fair distance during the race did not stay the distance.

Interest in the Waipipi Cup was considerably lessened by the withdrawal of Osiris. The Soult mare Iranui was made a strong favourite, the bookmakers opening at very light odds against her name. The favourite had no difficulty in justifying the selection of backers, and won very easily from Hilarian, who made up a lot of ground after landing in the straight.

Waione was the only one backed heavily for the Bracelet, and he won comfortably, notwithstandng his 12st 21b. The rider of the winner, Mr J.McDonald,was presentedwith a gold mounted whip donated by Mrs C. F. Vallance, wife of the Clue's President.

The biggest field of the day, twelve, lined out for the Dash Hack. A fine finish resulted in Hinekorangi beating Curator by a narrow margin.

In the concluding event, the Opßki Welter, victory went to Waiata, who won by three lengths from Marengo. The following are the results:— HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, 70 sovs; If mile. 1 W. Jack's brg Gold Bird, Loveshot Seabird, aged, 11.5, H. Cairns 1 4 J. R. McDonald's brg Mill-

pond, aged, 9.0, Terry 2 2 Mrs J. H. Prosser's b m Fakau, 6yrs, 9.0, H. Telford 3 3 Straban 9.0, T. Pritchard; 5 Garrison 9.0, G. Cuddy, also ran. Millpond led for a mile followed by Gold Bird, and the rest ,of the field in straggling order. At the top of the straight Gold Bird caught the leader, and coming on won easily by a length and a-half; Pakau ten lengths away third. Time, 3min 20sec.

MARCH HANDICAP, 90 sovs; 6 furlongs. 5 W. Davies' blk m Ballarat, Gold Reef—Brown Spec, aged, 7.12, R. Young * 2 W. Cooper's b m Sunbonnet, Seaton Delaval—Sunbeam, aged, 7 8 * 3 R. H. Campbell's c g Te Roti, 4 yrs, 6.13, P. Coleman 3 *Dead heat.

4 Naumai 10.1, T. Pritchard; 1 Taitoko 7 13, C. Jenkins; 6 Te Ru 7.1, G. Mussen. also ran. From a moderate d?spatch Ballarat was first out, and led for two furlongs, where Naumai running second improved his position. Taitoko was with the leaders entering the' straight, and Sunbonnet last. The latter made up her ground splendidly in the straight and just got up in time to make a

[dead heat with Ballarat. Time, lmin ssec. ' MAIDEN HACK, 60 sovs: 5 furlongs. 1 McWilliam and Sullivan's c m Penza, Finland—La Gloria, 4yrs, 8.11, T. Fritchard 1 2 M. Lavery's br f British Maid, 2yrs, 6.13. T. L. Catt 2 5 R. Knox's b m Bemadine, 4yrs, 8.1 1 , A. Watson 3 8 Miss Peuty 8.11, H. Telford; «

Campaign 8. H, N, Campbell; 3 May-

koff 8.8. C. Jenkins; 4 Gold Top 8.5, F. Langstor.e; 7 Leapuki 8.5, W. H. McKay, also started. Penza led from the start, and won easily by two lengths from British Maid. Time, lmin 3 2-5 ee. 'MASTERTON HACK HANDICAP, 80 sovs; 1 mile. 4 w# Davie:;-' ch c First Batterv, Pield Battery—St. Wi'rfrex'. 3yrs, 7.3, C. Emenon 1

1 O. McGinn's? br m After-

thought, 4yrs> C. Jenkins 2 3 W. D. Watson's br c First Consul, 3yrs, B.G H. Cairns 3

5 Skye 8.9, R Batch; 7 Pukewai 8.4, F. Cress; 2 Merrie Land 7.11, T. L. Catt; 6 Rose Herald 7.1, W. H. McKay, also ran. Syke and Afterthought were first out and Jed to the five furlongs post, where Merrie Land headed them and led into the straight. First Battery and First Consul then moved up. At the two furlongs post First Battery was in charge and holding his own won by two lengths from Afterthought. Time, lmin 44sec.

WAIPIPI CUP, 175sovs:l£ miles, 1 F. Hall's br m Iranui, Sonlt —

Tauhei, syrs, 8.5, W. Ryan 1 2 W. M. Halley's eg Hilarian, syrs, 6.7, R. Young 2 5 T. Septor's b m Lawn Rose, aged, 6 7, C. Emerson 3

3 Swimming Belt 8.6, C. Jenkins; 6 Rifltmaid 7.3, L. Morris; 4 No Trumps 7.0, W. H. McKay, also ran. Swimming Belt quickly took np the running, and led round to the six furlongs post, where Iranui joined him, and the pair were in front to the half-mile flag. Iranui then showed the way to the straight, and without being called upon to do her best won by a length and a-half from Hilarian. Time, 2miu 10 2-ssec. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, 50 sovs; 1J mile.

1 Mrs J. R. McDonald's br g Waione, Waiuku Leonie, 6yrs. 12.2, J. McDonald 1 5 Mrs J. Phillips' c g Golden Butterfly, aged, 10.13, G. Main 2 6 Mrs W. J. Phillips h g Canadian, aged, 10.7, R. Vivian 3 3 Aotea 11.12, L. S. McDonald; 4 Castiglione 10.13, A. Best; 2 Merrie Emerald 10.1 Q. J. Haxton; 7 Hill Lass 10.7, L. Hay ward, also starred. Waione and Merrie ttmerald cut out the running for seven furlongs. The first named went on and led into the straight. Golden Butterfly put in a good run half-way down, but could not reach Waiore, who won by three lengths. Time, 2min 16sec.

DASH HACK HANDICAP, 60 sovs; 5 furlong*. 4 T. Brereton's c m Hinekorangi. Sylvia Park—Kohina, 4yrs. 7.0, W. H. McKay 1 2T. Septor's b e. Curator, 4yrs, 7.10, J. Tapp 2 1 J. R. McDonald's ch c Kina, 3yrs, 7 13, C Jenkins 3 7 Royal Marine 9.3, R. Hatch; 3 Aimwell 8.0, F. Cress; 9 Rongomai 7.11, Mussen; 8 Leahora 7.11, R. Lambert; Kiltie Lass 7.3, C. Emerson; 11 Palestine 7.3, W. Cairns; 6 Miss Sylvia 7.3, R. Young; 5 Prancer 7.0, F. Colemai; 12 Kalypso 6.11, L. Morns; 10 Fifi 6.11, Stan Reid, also ran. Aimwell and Fifi were in front for two furlongs, with Kina and Curator lying handy. Aimwell headed the _field into the straight, and half-way down Hinekorangi made a forward move. A good finish resulted in the latter winning by a short neck from Curator. Time, lmin 1 4 ssec.

OPAKI WELTER HANDICAP, 85 sovs; 7 furlongs. 4A. Peters'b g Waiata, syrs, 8.10, Tupuhi Voltigeur mare, F. Coleman 1 2 H. Hughes' and Dr Fyffe's b c Marengo, 3yrs, 8.3, F. Langstone 2 6 A. Donald's ch g Kelso, aged, 8.10, H. Telford 3 5 Bally Shannon 9.3, H. Cairns; 3 Miscast 8.8, T. Pritchard; 7 Gaelic 8.7, F. Cress; 1 Laius 8.0, C. Jenkins, alao started. Laius led off, and made the pace solid for three furlongs. Kelso then deposed him. and remained in front until well into the straight, where Waiata and Marengo closed up. Waiata tame on full of running and won by two lengths. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec.

TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Masterton Racing Club's MeetingsHack Hurdles, 1J mile.—Gold Bird 12.10, Kelso 10.0, Millpond 9.7, Pakau 9.4. Telsphone Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Naumai 10.6, Ballarat 8.6, Te Roti, Waiata and Aboriginal 7.0, Liza 6.7.' Handicap Scurry, 5 furlongs--Kalypso, Te Utuatu and Merrie Emerald 8.9, Lady Volley. Seapuki and Gold Top 8.5. High-weight Handicap, l mile— Aotea 11.12, Golden Butterfly 11.3 Castiglione 10.10, Waiariki 10.10, Canadian 10.9. Autumn Handicap,! mile.—lranui 9.0, Swimming Belt 8.3, Suabqnnet 7.11, Taitoko 7.10, Aberration 7.9, Ballarat 7.7, Riflemaid 7.o,*Hilarian

6.13, Lawn Rose 6.10, Skye and First Consul 6.7.

Railway Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Lace Collar 9.2. Royal Marine 8.12, Curator and Succession 8.0, First Battery 7.13, Aimwoll, Merrie Land and Rongomai 7.9, Leahora 7.5, Embrocation 6.7. Final Welter (open), 1 mile.— Hilarian 9.11, Marengo 8.7, 8.5, Aboriginal and Gaelic 8.3, Laiue 7.7.

Telegraph Hack, 5 furlongs. -LaceCollar 9.5, Royal Marine 9.2, Curator 8.2, Kina and Knight Commander 8.0, Hinekorangi 7.13, Aimwell 7.11, Leahora 7.7, Palestine and Miss Sylvia 7.0, Prancer and Te Utuatu 6.11, Fifi 6.7.

NAPIER PARK RACES.

By Telegraph—Press Association NAPIER, March 17.

Slight showers fell before the first race on the second day of the Napier Park Racing Club's autumn meeting to-day. The attendance showed an improvement on that of the first day, and the course was in good order. Nine bookmakers were licensed, three inside at £2l 10i r and six outside at £lO 10s each. The sum of £11,333 was handled on the totalisa tor for the two dys, against £10.718. for the autumn meeting last year. The results are:—

OmahuJHack Hurdles, one mi'e and a half.—Polyanthus 12.2, t ; Merrie Lawn 9.0 (carried 9.3) 2; Centaur 9.4, 3. Alsc. started—F »e t and Oakley. Won easily by a hi.gm, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 50 2-ssecs. Telegraph Hack Handicap, sia f irlongs.—Moree 3.0. 1; Fort William 8.10, 2; Niwaru 7,5 3. Alsostar>el —Toanga, Mayflower, Orty.ia, Amaru, Lord Possible Eildonan, Moutoa .Girl, and Composed. Won by a length, two le.-.pths between second and third. Time, lmin s 16 4-ssec.

Close Memorial Handicap, one mile and a distance.—Clemora 7.7 v carried 21bs over), 1: Parable 8.5, 2; Bridge 7.3, 3. Also started.—Bollin 8.1, iiopu 7.7, Lamsdorff 7.2, Separator 6,7. A great race, Clemora winning by a head, the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin 55sce. Kuao Handicap, four and a half furlongs—Birkdale 8.12, 1; Kohinoor9.lo, 2; Gloss 7.6, 3. Also started. —Virtue, Derelict, Monteone, Ngakau. Won by two lengths, the same distance betweeD second and third. Time, 56 2-ssec. High Weight Handicap, seven furlongs..— Wimmera 10.0, 1; Golden Water 8.12, 2; Perolina 8.6, 3. Also started. Ballyheigh, Obscurity, Berengaria, Ballyneety, Milleniai. The winner led all the way, and won by a length, a great race for second place. lime, lmin 29 4-ssec3. Maiden Hack Scurry, of 60 aovs, weight 9st, five furlong3.—Lady Moutoa 1, New Idea 2. Harekoa 3. Also started. —Appin, Red Seal, Remark, Lolita, Miss Pigeon, Legner, Pereeler. Won by a nosr, Harekoa a good third. Time, lmin 5 l-ssec.

St. Patrick's Handicap, six furlongs.—Maori King 9.0, 1; Mundic 8.8, 2; Woodhey 8.13, 3. Won by a head, Woodhey a poor third. Titnp, 1 min 15 l-saec.

Stewards' Stakes HacK Welter Handicap, seven furlongs.—ldealism 8.1 (carried 8.2), 1; Amato 9.4, 2; King's Prize 9.13, 3. Also started.— Bandalero, Karakatura, Polynices, Moana, Stevens. Won all the way by four lengths, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 31 4-ssec.

AUSTRALIAN RACES. BOBRIKOFF SCORES A WIN. Received March 17, 8.5 p.m. SYDNEY, March 17. At the Kosehill meeting, Bobrikoff, 8.13, won the Rawson Stakes, one mile and a furlong, weight tor age, beating Hoax and Britain. Won by a length, the New Zealander being ridden out to beat Hoax. Time, lmin 53sec.