NOTES ON THE RACING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10015, 11 April 1910, Page 5

NOTES ON THE RACING.

(By "Zetland.") - T T The full field of six contested the Second Hurdles. Longner was a pronounced favourite. The latter led lor a mile and « quarter when Gold Bird moved up, and stalling olf a challenge In the run home by Hydrant won comfortably by a kr.&tl. Longner" filled third place a couple of lengths away. The race was tun at a very sound pace throughout. Of the seven in iha Hurt Handicap Bollin, Trugani-i r.rd ?-?a\?an ~:?$ beat backed. HiLikn w&„ igsSn badly left, and Adria wai also stow to move Mataari an 1 Truganini cut out the running, and entering the home turn the latter forged aherd. 'and had no difficulty in winning by a length and a half from Bollin, who was ridden right out. A very even despatch was made for the Muritai Handicap. Ukraine led the field round to the straight, jvstb Leahora and Succession close up. Half way down Leahora moved to the front, and when she was fighting ouf the finish with Ukraine and St. Felix', San Lass put in her run and won by y £ head.

A really well conditioned field of ten were saddiod up for the Autumn Handicap, and JEqaitas was made favourite. The start was a good one. but Adria failed* to get away* Equitas, Husbandman, Lady Medallist, was the leading order round to the five furlongs post, where the first named fell back, and Husbandman led the way, with Lady Medallist half a length away. From this out the pair had the race to themselves. Opposite the stand the whip was brought out on Husbandman, while Traill was sitting stiil on Lady Medallist. In an exciting finisn Sir George Clifford's representative won by half a length from Lady Medallist, who would probably have scored if her rider had been provided with a whip, or put in his finishing run earlier. Bridge was third two lengths away, and the rest of the field well strung out. The New Zealand St. Leger Stakes, of If miles, brought out four three-year-olds, Kilwinning being the public fancy. Passing- the stand the first time the favourite and Milan were together in front. The latter led right round the back to the home tmurn, where Ingoda ranged up. The four came down locked together, but wnen called upon for a final effort: Milan failed to respond, and Inguda scored by a length. Six two-year-olds and two three-year-olds contested the Pacific Handicap, of five furlongs. Emblem was a very hot favourite, while Tenterhook, Lord Kelvin- and King Sou.lt were solidly supported. The favourite led out, ana when the straight was reached her victory was loudly proclaimed. A little further on Tenterhook took command, and won by over a length from King Soult. The public went strongly for North East, Tumut and Sharpshooter in the Suburban Handicap. Parula was first to show out, and led into the home turn, where she was deposed by Gipsy Belle, who scored by a clear length. . .

The meeting was concluded with the Belmont Handicap. There were no withdrawals and ten so-called hacks competed. Kma and Laius, the representatives of the Prosser stable, practically divided favouritism. The first named was early in fro.it, and showed the way down the the straight. At the distance Leahora, Rongomai and Laius were in a line with the leader, and a close finish resulted in a winner for the full brother to Tumut, who proved to have been well let in at 6st 71b. The time, 3min 2sec, for the New Zealand St. Leger, was a record for the race. A very strong pace was set by Milan, so strong indeed that Kilwinning's chance was settled at a mile and a quarter. The winner, Ingoda, was ridden a fine waiting race by R. Hatch. San Lass, winner of the Muritsi Handicap, was recently leased by Mr R. J. Wadham, of Carterton, to Mr H. R. Telford, of Palmerston. The latter has the San Fran mare in good trim, and she won her race in a manner full of promise for future racing.

Equitas, wbo appears to have had an easy tirae of it since the Auckland meeting, found seven furlongs far enough for here while racing in the Autumn Handicap. The Advance mare should be in first-class racing condition by the Wanganui meeting this time next month.

A meeting of representatives of Racing Ciubs was held in Wellington on Frday evening. Resolutions were passed in the direection of curtailing to a very considerable extent the issue of complimentary tickets.

A profit of £340 was made by the Wairarapa Racing Club over the recent meeting after payment of the Government tax. The Club is to be congratulated on this result, when the fact is taken into consideration that liberal prize money was given. Mr M. McGrath, the Mastertou trainer-owner, left for a trip to England and Irt land on Friday. He expects to be away about six months. While on his holiday tour he will attend some of the principal race meetand it is quite on the cards that hef may bring out a couple of juvenile thoroughbreds. Being acknowledged as a consciences and decidedly capable trainer and a strait oing owner, many friends weregtai

to wisVbim a pleasW holiday and a 1 jafe retiri to Ne» -Zealand. At irenthtam on Saturday, His Excellency the uovernor, Lord Plunket, was farewelled by the stewards of the Wellington Racing CluK In reply to the remarks made by the l'resioent, Mr J. B. Harcourt, His Excellency congratulated the Club on the progress it rad made since its plucky action in going to a very great expense in securing the Trentham course. He had been entertained during his stay in New Zealand by leading racing clubs, and he felt sure that on bis return Home he would te able to point out to racing institutions many up-to-late fixtures in the conduct of the clubs here, where the sport was run on such up-to-date lines. AVONDALE RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, April 9. The opening day's racing in connection with the Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting took place tc-day. Results: —

* Maiden Plate, six furlongs.— Penwarden 7.7, 1; Kilsyth 7.7, 2; Sir Rupert 8.10, 3. Also started— Miss Grizzle 7.13, Yaukee 7.10, Lloyds 7.B.|l'ui Kitua 7.8, St. Tarra, Alarm, Parawai 7.5, Maroon and Black 7.0, Okirae 5.12, and Siola 6.10. Wen hv a length. Time Imin 17 l-ssec. Penwarden was the favourite.

Oakley Handicap.—Blue Garment | 7.5, 1; Impulsite 7.3, 2; Waiata i 8.3*, 3. Also started— Hohungatahi j 8.5, Tarina 8.0, Lady Dot 7.13, j Necktie and Lady Francis 7.8, All's j Well 10.0. Won by a length. Handicap Hurdle?. - Dunborw 10.3, 1; TeATai 10.4, 2; Celtic 3. { Also started-Castadrift 9.7, Sabre 9. 3, Ho?nga P.O, Flying Cloud 9.0 Won by two lengths. . Juvenile Handicap. Antoinette 8.12, 1; Master Wairiki 6.13, 2; Muakewai 6.10. Ako started-Echo 7.4, Lucille 7.4, Dumaa 7.3, Doughboy 7.2, x Hamadryad 7.0. Kapana 6.13, Veitaha6.U, Miss Ada 6.10. Won by three lengths. Avondale Handicap, 200 sov*. one mile and a quarter.— Manapouri 7.3, 1; Santa Rosa 2, Sir Artegal 7.6, 3. Also started-Wauchope 7.11, Tattoo 7.8, Maheno 7.4. Won by a length. Sir Artegal was half a length away v third. Then came Wauchope with Tattoo last. Time, 2min 10 l-ssec. Titirangi Handicap. -Haldwie 7.6, 1; Cyreneß.lo, 2; Jena 7.12, 3. Also Soult 7.10, Miss Advance 7.9, Zinnia 7.9, Dogger Bank 7.4.. Prince Leo 7.2, Fuss 7.0, Cvrona 6.7. Won by a head. Chevalier Handicap—Pairawatu 7.G 1; air Kupert 9.0, 2: Leafire 7.4, 3. Also started—Frontino 8.7, Freemantle 8.6, HaL<u 8.1. Goldwin 7.10, Whatashot, 7.5, Mary Anne 75, Patricia 7.4, Flying Soult, 7.2, Maykoff 7.2, Toatere, Lady Ferris, •Favourite, Sabine and Eton Boy 7.0. Won by a neck. Railway Handicap. Waiata 1, Coromandel 2, Kakama 3, Won by a length.