THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 113, 6 February 1919, Page 7

THE TURF

TARANAKI MEETING

CUP AVON BY AFTERGLOW. ' (By Telegraph-Special Correspondent.) New Plymouth, February 5. Glorious weather prevailed for tho opening of the Taranaki meeting. Thero was a big ntteudanco and good racing, but the events got behind time and Hit last race was not run until after-six o'clock. Tho totalisator registered £%Ml 10s., against J125,705 on tho opening day last year.'

Gunwale was tho only scratching for tho Hack Hurdles. Golden Grafton was a good favourite. Bona Dea, played up at tho barrier and got rid of her rider. Thero was "ft false: start; and Speedwell Mac, Zela, and Master Webster covered a circuit beforo.beiug pulled up. In the race proper, White-Stockings led for six furlongs from tho three top weights. Down the back ilnster. Webster. .toot charge, but at the' half-mile the favourite arid Paraoa, ran to the lead. Over tho last two hurdles the favourite jumped badly, and at tho bottom of the straight Tutchen was uneasy on her. Paraoa continued strongly and beat the favourite by a neck. Poltbogue, who had been handy all through, was third and Master AA r ebster was, next.

All started, but Arch Salute, in the Juvenilo Handicap. Silver Link was an odds on favourite, and jumping out in front she .led the whole way. Restful and Cherry- Mart were always handy, but sould make no impression on the favourite, who-won easily. Passing Through finished .well and got second place from Cherry Mart, who beat Bestful by a ■head. The winner scored decisively and is clearly a .much better filly than was generally reckoned. ■ • • ~

Philomela, was the big fancy -for the Timaru Hack Handicap, and she. won without effort. Metallunt and Nemalino filled the places. Metallum played up at the barrier and was started from be-, hind the field; She .took-charge and-led Into the straight, where the favourite came through, and won.-Her win was a distinct improvement on her Pahiatua form,-. r ■ '■ ' '.' Dingle was favourite-in a good, betting race for the Cup. E. Johnson withdrew Bewi Poto and Henry Clay on the course,- and Bingham also, was scratched. At the start Ladogeur and Fire Cloud dwelt and lost a lot of ground. Racing up'the straight the-first time^,Form-Up' led Afterglow, with,-the favourite bring-, ing up the r rear. The positions were unchanged, down the back, except ■• that' Ladogetm' moved up... Entering," the straight Form .Up was. still in 1 .charge)', but Afterglow.had his measure,, and from' that out her rider, was engaged'.in. withstanding, a..late effort..by Ladogeur.'- A good finish resulted in ',i,.win .for the. light-weight by,ahead. Depredation was two lengths away, third,- and then' camo Form Up- and' Dingle;'' with iFiro''Cloud tailed off. : The winner would have paid a much sliorter price had she hot been' ' ridden'by ."an apprentice. ■-' The open weltlr Tesiilted'ih nn easy win ' for the" Wellington-owned Loyal Arch,' who was in charge from the barrier'rise.Gipsy Gem went 'with heritor half a mile, but Deeley then sent' the - ina're ; ahead, and she'was well clear across' the bottom. In the straight she' was challenged by Kilt'ess, but. "the leader JiehF , ber own, and won easily. •" Alteration ■ finished-fast iri third place after appear ing to be-hampered by the turns.' Mar-' queteur' was running : third fo'rinbst of tho journey, but he was riot going generously at any stage,- and' finished wellback. ' f'-. : ..' .:.". v..- •

The Flying Handicap was productive of one of the finest finishes ever seen'on the' New Plymouth course.' .It was a"Rood betting race, 80-Beep, Croesus, andlhah all being evenly backed. Madam Rjstbri led for a furlong, whenlnah'taolc charge;' but was soon '-joined by : Cr«-sns, and the pair led into "tho-stnvight,'iust : ciear of Royal Chef andßo-Peep,..who had been In trouble. -Inah fell- back, but Croesus kept his position, and was challenged by Royal Chef. At tho distance Bc-Peeit got clear,' and in a great race to "the post they crossed the "line together ■■' The jndgre awarded the verdiot to'' the topweight by a head, while Royal Chef beat 80-Peep by' a nose. ■'Inah was. close up fourth. The" winner,, who is very consistent when tho class ,'is at all weak,,'got a good reception'oil returning t0... weigh in. After the race an inquiry, was-held into some interference that-occurred to Madam Ristori. H. Gray, riderof BoPeep, was held to be responsible, and is to be cautioned. ■ -.. *

All but Guianafonn went out for the Okato Hack Handicap. First' Salute was a good favourite, and after the form of Afterglow in the Cup tho rate looked good for him'. ■ Tiranga led' into . the straight, but the favourite then ranged pp, and won nicely!' Eobur i'ust failed to catch Tiranga. Trombone .was.fourth. H. Telford withdrew. Pulicaiu favour of Cotillion, in the Scurry, and. the filly started" n better.favourite than Hallow. Reopai held fthe lead into the straight, where Hallow took charge, and won pulling up from Halycon,. who.jngt beat Cotillion. Arch Salute and Some Boy were the next to finish: The winner has disappointed on several occasions previously, but there was no doubt about the manner of.his win't<nday. ~< DETAILS OF THE. RACING. ' By Teleaxnnh—Press Association. WAITARA HURDLES, of 160 'sovs. One i mile and ft half and 100 yards. sParaoa, list. 81b (J. Tilsley) 11! 1 Golden Grafton, list. 41b. :'. ..; 2 BPolthogue, lOst. 81b. ■■■■■~;„■ ....... 3

. Also.storied: 2 Zola, 9st. 31b.; C Speedwell Mac, 9st. 31b.; 4 White Stockings, 9st.j 5 Master Webster, !)st.; 7 Bona J)ea, 9st. • Won bv half n length, with-six lenglhs between second and third. Time, *>min. 59scc. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 250 sova. Five furlongs. 1 Silver Link, 10>;t. lib (11. Gray) 1 3 Passin'. Through, 7st. 51b '2 4 Cherry Mart, Bst. 71b. • » Also started: C Princess 'Charming, 7st. oil).; 7 Mort Avis, 7st. 9511)., including •Mb. over weight; 2 Bestful, 7st. lib.; 8 Eslhonia, 7st. Clb., including lib. over weight; 5 .Empyrean, 7sl.< 9 Queen Victoria, 7s.t. ' i " AVon. easily by two lenglhs, Time, lmin. 3 l-ssec, ■ -, ' TIMABU HANDICAP; of 12fl sovs. Six ' .' furlongs. 1 Philomela, 7st. 9lb (H. Gray) 1 2 Metallum, 7st.. 41b ;. 2 5 Noiualine, 7st. lllb - 3 ' Also started: 4 Boyal Park, 9st. dlb.; 3 Carmel Arch, Bst. llll).; li Clavis, 7sl. 71b.; 7 Cadet, 7st. AVon-by half a length. Time. Irani;' 15 3-ssec. . TAKA-NAKI CUP, of COO sovs. One mile and a quarter. 4 Afterglow, 7st. 7lb. ...(Mackay) 1 2 Ladogeur, Bst. slb ; - "■ .5 Depredation, Bst 21b •. 3 Also started; 3 Form Up; 7sl, 91b.; 1 Dingle, 7st. 91b.; C Fire Cloud, Cst. 71b. Form Up led to the straight, where Afterglow took command and won by a neck. Half a length separated second . and third. Time, 2min-. Msec. ■ MM I AYELTEIf, of 150 sovs. One mile I and 110 yards. • 7 Loval Arch, Bst. 131b. ...(B. Deeley) 1 1 Kiltess,- Bst. 61b, ••••■• 2 2 Alteration, 9st. 211) 3 Also started: 2 Marqueteur, Sst. lllb.; 4 Pnddington Green,, Bst. 51b.; G Jill Jiteu, Bst; 3 Gipsy Gem, Est. . AVon by half a length, a length and a' half between second and third. Time, lmin. 50 2-ssec FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Croesus, 9st. 131b. ..' (B. Morris) 1 7 Bovnl Chef, 7st. Blb. .....'.;...' 2 180-Peep, Bst. 71b 'i 3 Also started: 3 Ihah, Sst. 41b.; 5 Birkeuvftle, 7st. 131b.; 7 Starengo, 7st. 121b.; 9 Simonides, 7st. 121b.; C Madam Bistouri, 7st. 9Mb., including ljlb. over; sian, 7st: 51b.; "4 Movement, Cst. 10lb. '"

Won-by a head. Time, lmin. 14 3-5 6DC- ■ " \ OiaTO HACK-'HANDICAP, I 'of 120 sovs. '■ ■ <. One mile and 110 yards. l-First'Salute, Bst. 71b."(M'Cr'acken) 1 2 Tifanga, 85t.'21bV.....;.......'. -2 3 Robur, 9st '■■■■■■ 3 • Also started: i Trombone, Bst. 31b.; 5 White Ranger, 7st. 01b.; 6 Cora Ora, B<jt. 31b'.; 7 Spinifex, Tst. • .Won by a neck, with two lengths between sicond and.thrrd. Time,, lmin. 50 3-ssec. ' v MOTUROA ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of ■ 120 sovs. Five furlongs. : Weight, Bst. 3 Hallow .•...•.'.'...•.;......;'...'.. (H. Gray) 1 7'Halcvbh ....... 2 1 Cotillion,'. '....;. ..:. f 3 Also started: !) Cheer Up, 2 Tiraiaika, 7 Hnipoto, H Reopai, 12 Big 'Push, 15 .Circulate, 5' Some' Boy, i Arch Salute, 16 Squircer, i EleVant, Ml' Prince Forniby, 13 Lady Leo, 10 Bnserine. .- .-.Won 'Easily by ; sevcral' leiigths. Time, lmin. feec.; : acceptanc.es for to-day. ■ ■ • -—r~~ ■ By Teloisraph—Press Association.' Now Plymouth, February's. .'. The acceptances for the second, day are':— « ■ OKOKE HUIiDLES, of IGO sovs. One hiilo and-a half.—Paraoa, 12st. , 8lb.; Golden :Grafton,' list. 121b.; ' Starengo, lOst. 121b.;'Polthogue,'10st. 101b.; Zela; Dst. 31b.;' Speedwell Mac, 9st.; Master <Webster, Ost'.

' GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.'—Bo-Peep, 9st.; Inah, -Bst. 111b;; Royal Chef, 85t..41b.; Simonides, Sst. 21b.; Movement, 7st. 31b.; Cherry Mart, 7st.;' Metallum,' 6st. 71b. ■ OMATA HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. • Six furlongs;— Royal Park, Sst. .21k.; Carnicl Arch, Sst. 91b.; Philomela,Bst.ißlb.; Hallow, : Bst. ilb.; Nemaliue, 7st. 131b.; Metallum, 7st. 101b.; AVhite Ranger, 7st. 41b.';'Tir'airaka, 7st.; Prince Forinby, ,-7st. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Six furlongs—Bo-Peep, 9st.; Royal Chef, Sat 41b.; Birkenvale, Bst. 31b.; Madam Ristori.. <5t.',121b,; Cyfesian," Tst. 'lib,;; Movement; "7st. 31b.; Gipsy Gem, Cst. 71b. 'PAUL-MEMORIAL,' of-300 sovs. Nine furlongs.—Ladoguer; 9st.; Depredation, Sst. 71b.; Form Up, 7st. 121b.; Dingle, 7st. 121b.; Loyal Arch,' 7st; 111b.; Altera T .tion, 7st. 01b.; Kiltess, 7st.; Paddingtoii Green, Cst. 71b.; Jiu-Jitsu, Gst. 71b.

KAWAUHACK, of 120 sovs. One mile aiid 110 : yards.—First Salute, 9st. 31b.; Hobnr, 9st. 21b.; Tirana, Bst. 71b.; Cora Ora, Bst. 21b.; Trombone, Bst. lib.; Clavis, 7st. 411).; Simon, 7st.; Trench Wheel, 7st. IURENUI ELECTRIC HANDICAP,, of 120 sovs. .Fives furlongs— Cotillion, Frilica, Restful, Halcyon, Cheer Up, BiBognio, Reopai, Big Push, Circulate, Some Bv>y, Arch Salute, Monimnta, Squireen, Elevant, Cadet, Eifle Fire, Te Toa, Encircle, Lady Leo, Anserine,. TARANAKI STAKES, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs.—Gloaming, 9st.; Croesus, 9st.; Desert Gold, Bst. 111b.; Silver Link, Bst. ,111b. < METHVEN ACCEPTANCES, .The following acceptances havo been received for the Methven Meeting, which is to be held to-day:— MOUNT- HARDING WELTER HANDICAE, of 80 .sovs. Seven fm'longs.— Merton, lOst. 31b.; Golden Prince, Ust. 81b.; Spangle, 9.;t. 71b.; Stamboul, Bst. 131b.; Bombproof, Bst. 131b.'; Radial, Sst. '91b.; Thestius, Sst. 81b.; Bondage, Bst, 81b.; Bill-Terry,-Bst. 41b.; Missouri, Bst.

41b.; Fnbisco,■ Bsr, 31)),; Higlifield, 7st. 121b.; Bnnsign, 7ijt. 1111).; Britain's Crown, 7st. 111b.

" >D]M\"l.'ON TROT (in harness), of 75' sovs. Oho milo mid a half.—Lowly Thedcln, sor.; Sak'ombe, Csec; Hickory Wood, KlsPß.j Fermiinoi-, Urine.; High Admiral, Usee.; Emperor, 12sec; Drift Mine, IL'mh'.; Iloyinotta, 13sec.; Sweet Colo, ll«ec; Anna, Msec; Beta Hnon, Msec; lliu-b M'Kiiiney, IGsoc; Biuulolph, lCseo.; Volo, lfisec; .bhilins, lliscc; Sally Wood, IGsci'.; Harold's Queen. Msec; Our • Chance. 1 Usee.; Dearmnn's Bride, 17see.; Ivy 'illicit, 17sec; First Carbine, 17see.; Douglas Wilkes, 17sec.; Major Wilkes, 17see.; Gerlefan, 17see.; . Irish Eyes, 17spc; Fily Wood, 17see.; Killess, 17see„

MKTHVfiN CUP, of 17.1 sovs. Ono milo and a quarter — Adjutant, list, lib.; Koso Pink, 8?t. 101b.; lulrush, Bst. fllb.j Subterfuge, Bst. lib.; Bellshi.rp, 7sl. Sib.; Spyglass, 7st. 8lb.; Sir Fanciful, 7s(. 81b.; Good Hope, fist, lflll).; Spangle, Cst. 101b.; Bandv, list. 71b. BLECTJUO AVKLTKB HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Five furlongs.—Trentham Pose, 9st. 131b.; Pyjanm, 9.4. 91b.; ll'erton, 9st. 31b.; Moorabb?, Bst. 121b.; Bosevear, Bst. Gib.; Zephland, 7sl. 1.11b.; • Bombproof, 7st. 71b.; Theslius, 7st. 71b.; The Finn, 7s.t. 71b.; Polygon, Cst. 71b.; Plastic, Cst. 71b. VIEAVMOUNT HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs —Post Haste, Bst. 111b.; Tunic, B<=t. 10lb ; Bomb, Bst. 31b.; Radial, Bst. 31b.; Jlissonri, 7st. 121b.; Irish Elegance, 7st. 121b.; Triple Entente, 7st. 111b.; Bill Terry, 7st. 111b.; Highfield, 7st. 81b.; Bonsign, 7st. 71b.'; Polygon, 7st.; Naughty Queen, 7st. , FAIiJILIES'TROT (in harness), of 10(1 bovs. Two miles—Lord • Minto, ser.; Pleasant .Mount, 15sce.; Fariimoor, 21sec.; Greta, Msec.; Ee(a Huon, 2i)sec.; Volo, 29scc; S«lly Wood, 29sec.; Indrn, 30sec.; Major Wilkes. 30sec. ■

MOUNT HUTT- HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs—Pyjama, 9st. 31b.; Daytime, Bst. 131b.; Bon Spec, Bst. 131b.; Bellshire, Bst. 111b.; Bosovcar, 7st. 131b.; Matty, 7st. lllb.; Bandy, 7st. 71b.; Zephlarid, 7st. 71b.; Good Hope, 7st. 71b.; Higlifield, Cst. 71b.