SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 15 September 1924, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING IN SYDNEY

DEFEAT OF GLOAMING

, .SYDNEY, Sept. 14. Ihe Tattersall’s Club races were held •on the Randwick course yesterday jn glorious weather and the goim*- was good. The attendance was m the vicinity of 40,000. Gloaming’s presence in tho Ohelmstord Stakes, both from sentimental reasons and the /hope of seeing him again perform on the tracks, proved a special attraction. The old horse had a great reception, crowds visiting Lis stall arid cheering heartily as he went out to Iris engagement. His host of rollowers, however, were doomed to ,disappointment in seeing him for the second time winner of the Chelmsford Stakes.

Gloaming was ridden by a 'few Zealander (Young), and was' always holding a. good position. He took charge after entering the straight, and at the distance was clear from. .Ballymena, on which a New Zealander (Con* Reed) had the mount. Gloaming’s victory was then loudly proclaimed, hut this proved premature, Tor Ashley Reed brought Heroic along with a rush, and heat the old champion comfortably. Ballymena ran well and was always prominent, being just beaten out of third place. Director finished fifth. Heroic’s time was an Australian record for nine furlongs.

The comment of the Sydney Sunday Times on the Chelmsford Statkes practically amounts to a declaration that youth must be served. While giving lull, credit lor his great effort and admitting Air JMason’s contention that Gloaming required more tuning up, they point out that Gloaming’s age is an. undoubted handicap against the brilliant Victorian three-year-old Derby coif. Heroic’s worst fault- is fractiousness, being dilficult to control, but yesterday, under the skilful guidance of Ashley Reed, he a'cted most kindly .in this respect. Luck was against Gloaming.

The result was : „ Chelmsford Stakes, nine furlongs.—. Heroic, 8.2 (Ashley Reed), 1; Gloaming, 9.8 (G. Young), 2; 'Wallace Mortlake, 7.12, 3. - t Thirteen started, including Ballymena, Bonaparte and Director. The field got away from an excellent start. Ballymena and Wallace Alortlake took command, Gloaming lying fourth. The positions were practically unaltered until they reached the turn, where Gleaming moved up. Gloaming, Ballymena. and Golden Voice entered the straight on terms, and two furlongs from home Gloaming was leading. Heroic, who .came very fast, threw out a challenge, and after a short tussle won by .a length and a quarter, Wallace Alortlake. beating Ballymena by a couple o.f lengths. Time, 1.50-J. A number of New Zealand horses started in other events, hut all failed to secure a place.

WANGANUI. RACES—SECOND , DAY

(BY TELE^ItAPII —I’ll ESS ASSOCIATION.)

WANGANUI, Sept. 14. The Wanganui Jockey Club’s spring meeting concluded yesterday in fine but dull weather. The racing, was splendid, and provided thrilling finishes. The totalisator handled £32.777 10s, making a total for the meeting of £60,344 10s, against £59,891 10? last year, an increase of £453. Results : Debutante Stakes, five furlongs.— Arpent (IT. Gray) 1, Lady Cavendish 2, Bank Draft 3. Also started: Gold Plaid, Star Area, Anchor, A 7 audeville, Hymestrason, Standard, Aropeta, War Raid, Lin Arlington, A nolo, Black Cat, Adavale, Race Day, Motion, Rose Blossom. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 1 1.4 1-5. . Gonville Hurdles, one mile and five furlongs.—Miss Alickey (W. Bowden) 1, Velocifofm 2, Brigadier Bill 3. Also started: Alteration, Explorer, Hyrax, Crown Coin, Demand, Empyrean, Tetahi, Birkenella, Sansalino. AVpn by a length and a half, two lengths between second and third. Time, 3.0 1-5. Spring Hack Handicap, five furlongs. —Siaosi (C. McGovern) 1, Dangle 2, Lucrative 3. Also started: Ruby Ring, Papaponga (fell), Bonogne, Bonicleejr, Lady Mcrriwee (feil), Esquimaux, Sky Blue, Lady Hairiua, Tatrina, Azeetii. Won by a length, a. neck between second, and third. Time, 1.2 2-5. New Zealand Eclipse Stakes, one nrile and a distance.—Royal Divorce (R. Reed) 1, Enthusiasm 2, Winning Hit 3. Also started: Avola, Subjection. Won by three lengths, half a length between second and third.Tune, 1.57 3-5: Railway Hack Handicap, six furlongs.— Bonhomme (J. Barrv) 1, Kuhio 2, Barn Owl 3. Also started: The Lamb, Te Kawa, Rehutai, Chairman, feolferange, La Reve, Pillage, Importer, Logic, Kilia (bracketed with the winner). Won by-a neck, a head between second and third. Time, 1.15. Higgie Handicap, one mile and quarter.—Alusketoon (W. Ryan) 1, Bumptious 2, Diamond Ring 3. Also started: Comical, Yoma, Stork, L’Amour, BJack Cruiser, Equitable, Askari, Snatcher. Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, 2.10. Aloutoa Hack Handicap, one mile and 110 yards.—Sunshot (H. Wiggins) 1, Waetea 2, Master Black 3. Also started: Mountain Signal, The Banker Quiescent, Kilceit, Knighthood, Shines Armour, Rent Etr e ; Interest, Haligan, Taitaiata, Pronto. Won by a length and a half, half a length between second an dthird. Time, 1.50. Owen Handicap, six furlongs.—Solij-?. I ™. 6L Larry) 1, Fool’s Paradise 2, Civility 3. Also started: Rational, Irapuka, Motley, Quest, Awake. Won by half a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time 1.14 2-5.

NOTES ON THE SPORT. (By Alaecenas) Although the day was dull, it remained fine for the second day’s racing at Wanganui. Consequent on the fine weather of the last few days, the race track was faster than on Thursday. Included in a large attendance were their Excellencies Lord and Ladv Jellic-oe and suite. The totalisator investments showed a slight increase over that of the corre.soondiim dav of last year. * ° No less than eighteen voungsters paraded for the Debutante Stakes, and of them Arpent, with the services cf Gray, carried Just ever £SOO. BlackGat, with £43-5, was a good second favourite. Considering the field, the start was a fair one, Arpent immediately showing out from Black Cbt, Anchor mid \audeville. The; order at the home turn was Arpent, Black Cat, Vaudeville, Arcpata and Lady Cavendish. Over the last furlong Arpent hung on well, but was lucky to beat Cady Cavendish, who. with Bank Draft finished fast. Black Cat tired over the last couple of chains, to be beaten into fourth place, wjth Adavale close up.

Crown Coin (£975) was hotter supported than Brigadier Bill (£865) and nine other runners for the, Gonville Hurdles. Over the early statges Te Tahi led 'from Sansalino, ‘but after going a short distance Empyrean took charge from Sansalino. Miss Mickey

and Brigadier Bill. Five furlongs from home Bowden took Aiiss Alickey to the front, and although Brigadier Bill looked dangerous two furlongs from home, Miss Alickey drew out in the run home to win easily. Yelociform, finishing well, just beat Brigadier Bill for third money, with Crown Coin fourth. Dangle (£670) was first choice for the Spring Hack, hut Ruby Ring (£600), Sky Blue (£560) and Bonogne (£520) alb commanded solid ' support. From the barrier rise Lady Hannia began quietly, . and opened’ up a big break on Lucrative, Siaosi and Bonideer. Lucrative was first to starighten up lor home, hut Siaosi scon put the issue beyond doubt, and won well from Dangle, who just heat Lucrative, Ruby Ring fourth. Lady Aleririwee and Papaponga fell.

The imported Royal Divorce (£1375) was a. pronounced favourite for the e ]AP; se Stakes, with Winning Hit (£/20) and Avola (£570) best backed ot other runners. From a good start subjection went, out to lead Winning Hit, Royal Divorce and Avola. over the early stages, and there was no alteration t ill the home turn. Here Subjection ran wide, and Roy Reed brought Royal Divorce through to win like a. coming ‘ top - notcher,” Enthusiasm, with a. fast late run, just cut Winriino- Hit out of second place, with Avola“close up fourth.

The Railway Hack produced a fine betting race and a great finish. Barn O'')! CC'OL Solferange (£735), Kuhio (£630), Rehutai (£615), and The Lamb (£0.60) were all "in tli e . market.” From an indifferent, start Kuhio, Kilia. and Rehutai all began well, but after going a short distance Rehutai not to the front, and led Kuhio, Barn Owl, and Bonhomme to the home turn. Rehutai here, went out, and Kuhio. got through on the rails. Over the concluding stages Bonhomme forced himself, between Barn Owl and Rehutai, and won by a head from Kuhio (on the rails), with Barn Owl inches away third, just m front of Rehutai. Campbell’s “bracket” (£1625) were very big favouries for the Higgie Handicap, Alusketoon (£530) and Yoana (£490) following in the order of favouritism. When the field had settled down from a good despatch, Snatcher went out as pacemaker, and, followed by Black Cruiser, Diamond Ring and Alusketoon, led till four furlongs from home. Here went up fast, but had to be kept moving to beat Bumptious, which finished well. Alariy looked on The Banker as unbeatable for the Aloutoa Hack, the son of Kilbrony carryirig over £IOBO, the o-nly other runners to. come in for much support being Knighthood (£635) and Mountain Signal (£515). MTien the field were sent- on their iournev Peut-Etre went out in front from Haligan, The Banker and Quiescent. Going down the back straight, Haligan joined Peut litre, hut three furlongs from home Peut Etre again was clear, and led The Ranker Master Black into the straight. A\hen in a line for the' post Sunshot put in a great run, to- win easily from Waetea, who also- finished well) to heat Master Black for third, while Knighthood, with a late run, was fourth.

Ihe meeting closed with the Owen dandicap, for which Alotley (£1250), Rational (£965) and Fool’s Paradise (£765) were the favoured trio. Bettors were once more astray, for after Fool’s Paradise, Motley, .and Awake had led into the straight, Soliforiri came with a good run to beat Fool’s Paradise by a half-neck. Civilty and Motley were close up.

DAN NEVIRKE HUNT CLUB

THE ACCEPTANCES

DAN NEVIRKE, Sept, 12. The. acceptances, for the Dannevii'ke Hunt Club races are:—

Trial Plate., 5 furlongs (weight 9.0). — Minstrel Boy, Birthmark, Plimmerton, La Grecy, Newberry King, Coon Can, Serene, Foreign, Sanctuary, Calm Eve, Seakist, Idanoe, Cent, Degage, Lady Ideal, Mount' Alartra, Kauaka, Silvei Shadow.

Dannevirke Hunt Club Steeplechase, two miles.—Blue Hall 11.4, Kovno 11.3, Oak Rose 10.13, War Loan 10.6, Alerry Owen 10.5, Ah Eu 10.4, Ringi 10.6, Gaekwar 9.9, Rapid Stride, Irishman, Tomukohe, Ngapaenga, Taihape 9.0. Oringi Hack Hurdles, It miles. — Alerry .Bells 10.7, Atapo 9.9, Empyrean 9.7, Birkenella 9.5, Suspicion 9.1, Maidos 9.0. Ashcott- Hunters’ Hurdles, ,1-1 miles. —Orowhurst 11.7, Diamond Nan, Good Mark 10.11, Gay Bobbie 10.7,' Ethiopian 10.0, Kaika 9.12, Punishment, 9.9, Uncle Remus, Akbar gelding, 9.9.

Ivaitoke Welter, 7 fur-longs.—Lady Joyce 9.2, Lady Gay 8.13, Pauim 8.13, Master Block, La Reve 8.8, Sonny Boy 3.7, Bonifant, Idanoe,-Twink 8.0". Akito Ladies’ Bracelet, 1J miles. — Good Alark 12.7, Gaz.e 11.9, Oak Rose 11.8, Gay Bobbie 11.7, Ivovno 10.13, Punishment, Golden Egg, Coon Can.. Kawana, Ngapaenga 10.7.

Kakahukura Ftack Handicap, 6 furlongs—Waetea 9.0, Lady Isinglass 8.12, Lady Gay 8.5, Papaponga 8.4, Blonde Sonny Boy, Bonomel 7.12, Tonga into 7.7, Kilhoneite, Kanaka 7.6, Seakist, Birthmark, Degage, Plimmerton, Serene,, Selenibe, Twink 7.3. Bukaiatai Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Alerry Day 9.0, Tussore 8.9, Watchman 8.3, Festivity S.l, Crown Gem 7.3, Hallowvonia, Stream 7.2, Jackaroo 7.0, Mountain Ton 6.10, Master Black, Empyrean 6.8, Convention 6.7.

AfANAWATU HUNT CLUB WEIGHTS. Raumai Hunters’ Hurdles, If miles. —Bullford 12.4, Ruatara 11.4, Crowhurst 11.0, Good Alark 10.13, Kaika 10.12, Oak Rose 10.11, Diamond Nap and Gay Bobbie 10.11, Chesforte 10.0, Alanchineel gelding 9.11. Ethiopian and Kaforte- 9.9, Rajput 9.8, Uncle Remus, Donnybrook, Punishment. Aqnilega 9.7. Alanawatu Hunt Cup Steeplechase. 3 miles.—Oak Rose 11.9, Kovno and Blue Hall 11.7, Te Toa 11.5, War Loan 11.1, Kaika 10.12, Adrienne 10.11, All R'n 10.7, Ringi, Gaekwar and Alerry Owan 10.2, Gay Bobbie--10.0, Rapid Stride 9.10. Kawana, Chaigowan, Tonukoke, and Taihape Te Alatai Hack Hurdles, It miles.— Bonibrook 10.10, Pmvhero, Gold Piece and Orowhurst 9.13, Atapu 9.10, Ayum Kara, Diamond Nan and Elvaette 9.5, Birkenella, Alaidos Rajput and Alaster Felix 9.0. Kiwi tea Bracelet, U miles.—Ayum Kara 11.12, Kaika if. 10, Oak Rose and Gay Bobbie 11.9, Alountain Shot and Punishment 10.9, Ngaepaenga, Coon Can, Kawana and 10.7. “

Kairanga Handicap. 7 furlongs.— Rouen 9.3, Santonio 8.11, Happy Days 8.0. Tussore 7.12, Ihapotoa 7.9,* Santiago, Askari and Nukumai 7.8. Mountain Signal 7.7, Pantler, Avonlea and Atapo 7(5, Alartulla. 7.3, Birkie 7.2. Strongholt and Hallowvona 6.10, Velvet- King 6.7. • !

Parorangi. Steeplechase, 2 miles.— Kovno 11.9, Blue Hall and To Toa 11.8,. Oa kßose 11.6, Adrienne Kill Ringi, Diamond Nap and Ghori 16.5' Gay Bobbie and Merry Owan 10 8 Chesforte 10.0, Oneroa. 9.11 Kaforte and Rapid Stride 9.9, Ngaepaenga uncle Remus, Kawana, Craigowan’ Ethiopian, and Taihape 9.7. , 5

Newbury Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Wilderness 9.0, Alountain Signal 8.12, Elvaette 8.5, Good Alark and Lady Isinglass 8.2, Strongholt 8.1, Sir Pam 8.0, Asleep 7.6, Bon Alarch and ramm 7.5, Elothenes 7.3. Logic, Rangmioana and Kilintha 7.2, Bonny Louisa. The Emperor. Aloutoa Lady, Red Glow, Birthmark, Capitulation, sealed Orders, and Kauaka 7.0.

TROTTING in new ZEALAND IN VERY SATISFASTORY CONDITION. ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT

WELLINGTON, Sept, 12. In returning thanks for his re-elec-tion to the position of president of the New ea^an( t Trotting Association, Air. P. Selig, at a meeting of the hoard ot the association to-day, said the sport ot trotting was in a very satisfactory position, notwithstanding the unpleasantness which had occurred during the season. After all, it was caused by men on the fringe of the sport, arid not by men of any standing. Trotting today was in a much higher position than ever, and sq long as the public had confidence in those conducting the sport, it would continue to be a most popular pastime in the Dominion. Clubs, notwithstanding the heavy taxation, were all going ahead, and the sport yvas steadily progressing. Figures which had been published bv the Government Statistician practically agreed with tlieir own. The sum of £148,930 had been given in stakes - by various clubs during the past season, and £1,883,832 had passed through the totalisator. Adding stakes given by racing clubs for trotting events on their programmes, these totals were raised to £180,263 and £2,051,221 respectively. ‘T would like to point out for the benefit of those outside the sport who contend that gambling is so big,” said Air. Selig, 1 ‘that the whole of the money which is passed through the totalisator was returned to the public in some shape or ‘ form. This is a fact which should not he lost sight of by opponents of sport. Some of the money went to the consolidated revenue and some to owners by way of stakes. The money was spent by owners in various ways—employment, saddlery, etc. I say there is not too much trotting for the population of the place. We should cater for what the people require. I hope the Gaming Bill will go through, and also that there will be some relief from the heavy taxation which has had to be borne since the war.”