WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10214, 17 April 1911, Page 5

WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB.

OPENING DAY, The aut'iiran meeting of the Wairarapa Racing Club was opened on the pretty Tauherenikau Course on Saturday last, under conditions which, though not encouraging to the Stewards, were by no means depressing. A soaking rain set in at an early hour in the morning, and intermittent showers fell during the day. This, no doubt, deterred many from being present. The breaking of the drought, however, was welcomed "by farmers, and even horse-owners did not. regret the change, for it had a softening effect upon the course and made the going much better than would otherwisehave been the case. Taking all things into consideration, the attendance of the public was very satisfactory. The whole of the arrangements were perfect, and an excellent day's sport resulted. The Wellington Proiessiona! Orchestra rendered a select programme of music during the day, and this enlivened the proceedings considerably. The totalisator investments were spirited, a sum of £7252 being put through the machine, which is about £2OOO in excess of the amount registered for the same day last year. The racing, on tho whole, was very good, though there was not what might be termed an exciting finish throughout the day. The fields wer? all good, and in several of the events there was not a single scratching, which is a decided compliment to the handicapper. Mr R. Skipwith acted as starter, and succeeded in getting his fields away well together. The win of Gunboat in the Easter Handicap Mas exceedingly popular. The hottest favourite of the day was Sea Queen, which won the Wardell Handicap in fine style. The resuls were as follow:

TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs., six furlongs—--5 A. W. Cave's br m San Pert, (San Fran —Report), 4vrs, - 8.5, (W. Young), * 1 10 P. A. Bellis' Critic, 4yrs, 8.6, (Price), 2 3 B. Sp-edy's Black Reef, 4vrs, 8.6, (W. H. McKay), ," 3 (Winner trained by N. "Williams). Also started—l Kohupataki, i).O, (S. Reid); 12 Icvetan, 8.9 (Kirk): 4 Varna, B.S (Cotton); 9 Bonnie Boy, 8.8 (George); 2 Rumble, 8.7 (Regan): 11 Tobias, 5.5 (Eva); 6 All Gold, 8.5 (Trent); 13 Beulah, 8.5 (Carmont); 7 Egypt,, 8.5' (Emerson); 8-Moeron. S.'C (Catt). From a fairly good start S-.'.n Port rushed to ,the front, and was followed by Black Reef. At the back of the course San Port had established a lead of several lengths. Coming to.the straight she was challenged by Black Reef, but San Port came on however, and won easily by a couple of lengths, half a length separating second and third horses. Time, Iniin. 18secs. '

EASTER HANDICAP, of 200sovs () 1 mile and a distance—--1 M. T. McGrath's b g Gunboat, (Calibre—Ripple), 7.7 (Emerson), 1 5 F. Higgot's Aiinwell, 5 yrs, 8.3 {C. Price), 2 4 J. A. Lucas' Rauparaha, aged, (F. Porter), 3 (Winner trained by owner). Also started—2 Rill, 5.2 (Young); 7 Passive, 7.12 (Carmont); 6 Manupai, 7.7 (Eva); 3 Hilarian, 7.7 (McDonald). Hilarian had the worst of the start, being left rather badly. RiU was the first to show in front, and led round the back, with Gunboat in close attendance. At the half distance Aimwell took the lead, and was followed by Rill. Rounding the willows, Gunboat came on the outside, and when reaching the. straight was on even terms with Aimwell. Once fairly in the straight the race was over, Gunboat running in a somewhat easy winner by a couple of lengths. Rauparaha came fast at the finish, and was only beaten for second place by half a length. Time, lmin. 57$ sees. i

TE WHAKA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 75-sovs., seven furlongs— -1 C. Kingston's br g Merry Lad (Merriwee—Zaida), 4yrs. 8.0 (Ryan), ' 2 o F. E. Dorset's Vite, 4yrs, S.S, (Watson) 2 6 L. Gibson's Astonishment, 3 yrs, 8.11 (Trail), 3 (Winner bred G. Collels.) Also started.—2 Icel, 8.12 (W Young), 3 Happy New Year, 8.8 (McKay), 4 Merrie Fly, 8.7 (Cairns): 7 Foreshot, 8.0 (C. Price).. Foreshor was the first to show in front from the lifting of the barrier, but was soon joined by Merrie Lad and Merrie Fly. The two latter were running together in the back, but rounding the willows Merrie Fly had assumed the lead. At the distance Merrie Lad came again, and on entering the straight was a length in front of the held, which was closing up. Vite and Astonishment came fast, but could not reach Merry Lad, who won, full of running, by three lengths. Half a length separated third and fourth horses. Happy New Year was fourth and Merrie Fly fifth. Time, Imin oil o-oth sees.

WANGAIMGANA HANDICAP, of 85sovs., seven furlongs—--5 0. McGinn's bm Afterthought* (Merriwee—Codicil), syrs, 8.5 (Young), * 2 4 G. Hume's Bally Shannon, 4 yrs, 81.3. (Price), o 2 J. J. Cony's Beacon, Syrs, 8 7 (Porter), , * g Also started—3 Mataari 8.13 (McKay); 1 Succession, 8.13 (Ryan); tf Lochiela 8.0 (Carmont); 7 Clem, 8.0 (Watson). Afterthought got the best of the stark and led the field distance Bally Shannon ran into the lead at the w.llows. hut Afterthought came very fast in the straight S Si ■ gth the .second and third horses. Succession T,ein- wo up fourth. Time, Imin. 80sS KB ° h NURSERY HANDICAP, 0 f 75sov , tour furlongs—--3 E Loner-an's blfc f Blun Lake Royal FrtsiJier-Blue River), 2yrs. 7.10 (Price), '' -, ■•■■ '.13, rCotton) 9 2 C. Longstep 3 yrs, 8.6 (Trail), P ' ' 3 (Winner trained by O'Brien). Also starter;-! Sinon.'s «ii nv Young): ■*">. Miw Murphv. SS fw' Ryan): fiMt,Yi 0 tona.'7.o Lady Kilcheran. 7.13 S Lambton. 7.0 (Gordon): 7 Complj.

ment, 7.0 (McDonald); 9 Mungarara, 7.0 (McLean); 10 Confusion, 7.0 (McKay). Odessa was the first away on the rise of the barrier, and led until within a furlong from the finishing post, when Blue Lake came with a flash and won by a full length. A neck separated the second and third horses. iTme, 48 4-5 sees. WARDELL HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. 6 furlongs—--1 M. M. Eller ton's b m Sea Queen (St. Ambrose or Grand Circle —Sequin), 4yrs, 8.5, (W. Ryan) > 1 7 M. Lavery's British Maid, 3 yrs, 6.7,* (McLean) 2 S H. Hodge's Splash, oyrs, 6.7, (V. Lee), 3 (Winner trained by H. Kingan.) Also started—3 Bracken, 8.10, (Porter); 4 Merrie Frank (C. Price); 2 Lady Moutoa, (Carmont); 5 Simplex (McKay), 6 Leahora, (Emmerson). Bracken was the first to show in front on the rising of the tapes, and was joined by Simplex. These two maintained the lead until the willows were reached, when Sea Queen moved up, and, on entering the straight, the favourite was in the front. British Maid made a fiast run at the finish, but Sea Queen had too much left, and won comfortably by a length, the same distance separating second and third. Time, 1 min 16 sees.

MAKAHI HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs, five furlongs: — 2 J. Matthews' b.f. Longwood, (Merriwee-Spoil), 3 yrs, 8.7, (Traill), • 1 7 Mrs M. McKenzie's Tulloch Ard, 6 yrs, 7.12, (McKay) 2 5 W. Smart's Undecided, 3 yrs, 7.12, (Price) ' 3 (Winner trained by Owner.) Also started—6 Palestine, 8.7, (Cairns); 1 Septimus, 7.13 (Ryan); 4 Ahuapai, 7.7, (McLean}; 3 Stourton, 7.13 (Porter); 11 Kiltie Lass, 7.4, (Kirk); 9 Lady Volley, 6.13, (Eva); » Aurora, 6.9, (Lee); 10 Operation, 6. .9 i (Emmerson). This was one of the finest nutters of the day. The field went away in a bunch, and it was not until the straight was reached that Longwood came to the front. A hardfought race resulted in a win for the Merriwee filly by three-quarters of a length! Tulloch Ard made a fast run at the finish, and beat Undecided for second place by a neck. Time, lmin 3^ecs.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY

Rototawai Handicap, six furlongs Sea Queen 9.5, Bracken 8.9, Rill 8.8, Merrie Frank 8.2, British Maid 7.3, Simplex 6.13, Leahora 6.10, Splash and Purakau 6.7. Moroa Hack Handicap, sev.en furlongs.—Beacon 9.0, Ira 8.8, loel 8.7, Vite 8.5, Foreshot 7.5, Kohupaiiki 7.4, Lady Volley 7.1, Critic 6.13, Black Reef 6.8, All Gold 6.7. Autumn Handicap, one mile. —Sea Queen 8.13, Gunboat and Aimwell 8.10,. Rill 8.6, Afterthought 8.1, Passive 7.11, Mataari, Hilarian, Manupai and Longwood 7.7, Succession 7.2. Waiohine Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Beacon 9.0, Tulloch Ard and Miss Murphy 8.4, Astonishmenf 8.3, Undecided 8.2, Septimus 7.11, Happy New Year and Merry Fly 7.7, Kohupatiki 7.3, Lady Volley 7.0, Aurora 6.7. J«rvenilo Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Blue Lake 9.0, Killaloo 8.13, Sinapis 8.10, Longstep 8.6, Odessa 8.4, Lambton, Compliment, Maungarara and Confusion 6.7. Tauherenikau Handicap, five furlongs.—Naumai 10.9, Longner 9.9, Merrie Frank 9.2, Bally Shannon 8.13, Beacon, Mataari, and Simplex 8.3, Gawain and Leaiiora 8.2, Tulloch' Ard 7.11. Purakau 7.9, Palestine and Aurora 7.7.

The Shorts, four furlongs.—Rumble, Varna, Ladis, Aurora, "Whatarangi, Hinukoa, Tobias, Dogfish, St. Alma, Stoneyfalla, Beiilah, All Gold, Bonnie Boy, Black Reef, and Egypt 9.0 each.