Westland Racing Club.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 December 1922, Page 4

Westland Racing Club.

SECOND DAY’S RESULTS,

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27th,

The Westland Racing Club had a very unfortunate experience for the second j day of their summer meeting. A light j rain fell in the early morning, which grew heavier after noon, while a northwest gale sprang up as the afternoon wore on until hy the time the third race was timed to start a wild burst of rain was followed with an increasing gale, which continued to grow in intensity, accompanied by heavy rain. As a result of the weather the attendance suffered, hut in spite of this it was very satisfactory under the circumstances. The course became very heavy, and the times recorded were very much in contrast to those of the previous day. The fields were good, in spite of the wet weather, the Westland Cup having eight starters and Wie hurdle race seven. Speculation, as was to be expected, showed a considerable drop, the totalisator turnover amounting to £7,250 for the day as against £1’2,4.1!) for the second day last year, and a total for the two days of C 15,704, as against £24,302 for last year. The various events were run olf smartly to time, hut the outside officials and jockeys had a miserable time against the driving gale and rain. The race for the Westland Cup brought out a smart field of eight, and the winner proved to he Prince I'crouz, owned hy Mr A. R. McConnon, of Kumnra. In presenting the handsome silver Cup (presented" by the Licensed Victuallers’ Association) which wont with the race, the President (.Mr A\ . E. Williams) congratulated the owner of Prince Feroirt on his success in annexing the very handsome Cup. Tie was specially glad because he was a West Coaster, a native of Ivuniara di,strict, and because his father had raced his colours on that course for a great many years in the past, when the affairs of the Club were not as successful as they now were. The race hail been well won, and he congratulated all concerned. The policy of the Club in presenting the cup had the hearty approval of the owners, as shown by the determined efforts made to win it. Thev had to thank the local Licensed Victuallers’ Association for their gift of the valuable cup. lie took the opportunity to welcome among them -Mr Andrew Stevenson, a former President of the Club, who had done much of the spade work in past days in the progress of the Club which had stood to it well. Mr Stevenson had always hail a wet day or two, and on his present visit seemed to have brought it hack again, (laughter.) lie would ask .Mr .Stevenson to make the presentation. Mr Andrew Stevenson said it was with great pleasure that he presented the fine cup won hy Mr McConjion, and congratulated the Club on the great iiw, provements made in the past seventeen years. In presenting the Cup won he, congratulated the owner on the success of his horse.

. Mr McConnon accepted with the greatest of pleasure. He was proud to do so, hut none would he proudei than his father. No part of the success was due to the speaker, that lay with the trainer (Mr Morris) and jockey Sir Stratton). Hearty cheers were then given finowner. horse, trainer and jockey. The results were as follows: STAFFORD HANDICAP,

Of CIO!) (second horse £2O, and third , horse £lO out of stakes), six furlongs BESTIR. 11 I Iv UNFAIR. 7.10 2 ROSKVRAR, 0.1! .1

Also started-- Marauder 7.3, Win 1 nit 7.9. Bestir had the host of the start, with War Unit next and Kiikumo last. Bestir held the lead throughout, and won very easily hy two lengths from Knkumo, which came fast in the last quarter, Rosevear one and a half lengths awav, third. Time 1.20 1-5. Tote £779. COUNTY HANDICAP,

Of £l2O ('second horse £24. and third horse £l2 out of stakes), 7 furlongs. TANTALUS. 8.5 I KTEEPHOI.M, 7.10 2 M ISSI.ANI). 7.0 n

Also stalled—Mystieform 7.13. Embezzler 8.0, also went to the post, but broke away at the barrier, when bis jockey was trying to mount, and after going the round of the course was stopped and taken hack to the paddock. Tantalus got the best of the start with a length advantage of Missland, and going well had the rare well in hand in spile of a hid by Steepholm to get up, who finished second, a length away, and half a length in front of .Missland. Time 1.30. Tote £BB7. TASMAN HANDICAP HURDLES Of £l5O i'second horse £3O, and third horse £ls out of stakes), 1] miles, HEADLONG, 10.0 1 STRAYS HOT, 11.1 t PLACE XTOTIT, 10.11 t

Also started—All Serene 11.3, AVar Tax 10.7, Lady Pallas 9.2, Cushman 9.0. Prom a good start, Headlong took the lead with Strayshot, Black Night and AVar Tax in order. All jumping splendidly, the field kept well together, but Headlong kept, a length advantage to the end, Strayshot and Black Night fighting out a desperate finish, and dead heating for second place. Time. 3 mill. Tote £1,214. WESTLAND CUP HANDICAP, Of £250 (second horse to receive £SO, and third horse £25 out of stake), A Silver Clip, valued at £2O was also presented to the winning owner. One mile— PRINCE FEROUZ, 7.12 ... 1 CAVE ROCK, 8.5 2 CHEER UP. 7.10 3 Also started—Mythology 10.13, Probate 9.1. Kilmoon 9.2, Kikini 8.10, Tialefue 8.0. Amendment 7.0. After a lot of trouble at the post, a good start was effected, Kikini and Probate lead, ing past the stand, with Prince Ferouz and Cheer Up next. At the back, Prince Eeronz, improved his position and look the lead in the straight, winning by three-quarters of a length with Cheer Up a length away third, and the field well spread out. Time 1.54. Tote £1,437. SUMMER HANDICAP. Of £l2O (second horse to receive £24, and third horse £l2 out of stakes) 5.1 furlongs— LYItOE, 0.12 1 DEMONSTRATE. 7.13 2 PAPHIAN, 9.5 3 Also started—Samarang 8.10, Matareka 7.12, Sunbath 7.11, Demonstrate led the field from Pnphian, blit at the hack Lyroe came rip fast, the light weight not stopping in the mud, like the others, and he came on to win very easily by six lengths from Demonstrate, Paphian two lengths away, third, and paying the dividend of the meeting. Time 1.18. Tote £357. HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of £l4O (second horse to receive £2B, and third horse £l4 out of stakes), 6' furlongs—MISRULE, 8.4 1 GRAND DUCHY. 8.1 2 CARNBREA, 8.12 3 Also started—Warlike 9.10, Balefire 9.8. Wild Night 8.9. Redsome 8.7, Elixir 8.0. Balefire went away with the lead, Grand Duchy and Carnbrca next. Nearing the straight Grand Duehv took charge, but Misrule came fast in the straight, to win by two lengths from Grand Duchy, Garnbreatwo lengths further back. Time 1.35 2-5. Tote £963.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of £ICO (second horse to receive £2O, . and third horse £lO out of stakes), 6 furlongs— COUNTER ATTACK, 8.7 . 1 BESTIR, 0.0 2 WEARY WILLIE, 8.10 .... 3 Also started—Timepiece, 7.2. Bestir took the lead, followed by Counter Attack, and the latter had the best of the run home, winning hy a length, Weary Willie two lengths further back. Time 1.28. Tote £777. FINAL HANDICAP, Of £l2O (second horse to receive £24, and third horse £l2 out of stakes), (i.V furlongs—- " HONECTO, 8.3 1 iRONIFORM, 8.7 2 Also started—Missland 8.5. From a level start, Bonecto showed the way to the cutting, where Missland got up and went away with a strong lead. Nearing the bend helore the straight Alissland came down, leaving Bonecto an easy winner hy four lengths. Time 1.3!) 2-5. Tote £Bl2. WINNING OWNERS. A. R. McConnon £315 (including value of Ctup), W. Edwards, £108; 0. Adamson, £l4l 10s; Jl. Nurse, £140; H. T. Smith, £140: R. J. Taylor £llß ; R. Archibald, £110; J. A. Stringer, £ 110; Wallace and Curtis, £105; IV. Brown, £105; Symonds Bros, £9B; M. Keenan, £94; .las. Stewart, £80; C. Glass, £79 10s; R. Spencer, £7O; R. Sutherland, £54; R. and N. Rutherford, £4O; R. H. Davis, £33; T. J. Mullins, £2B; J. D. Winghasn , £24; Behan and Scnlmcr, £-24; R. Patterson, £24; R. Adamson, £22; T. Rutherford. £2O; J. Behan, £l2; E. E. Smith, £l2; .T. T. Cameron, £10; J. Burr, £lO. Total, £2,200. GREY MOUTH JOCKEY CLUBACCEPTANCES FOR TO-MORROW. Trial Handicap, 6.j furlongs.—Barmaid 9.5. Hmernld Gem 8.0. Kukumc 8.3. Elixir 8.0, Mystieform 8.0, Galiburn 7.13. Vent 7.7. Pai-oa Handicap, 64 furlongs.— Rosevenr 9.12. Bestir 9.7, Balefire 8.8, War Unit 7.11, Divorce 7.0. Grand Duchy 7.6, Demonstrate 7.5, Lo Forte 7.0. Grcv Valley Handicap, 1 mile.— Mythology 10.12. Probate 9.3, Caverock 8.9, Kikini 8.3. Prince Ferouz 8,7, Bonnocto 8.2. Lord Ashleft 8.0, Cheer Up 7.11, Alissland 7.7, Carnbrea 7.7, Sleepy Head 7.5, Amendment 7.0, Le Forte 7.0. First Hurdles, 11 miles.---Black Night 11.2, Headlong 10.13, AVooilroiv 10.4, Caverock 0.11 Silk Rein 9.7, Misrule 9.0. Drily Pallas 9.0. Electric Handicap. 5Jr furlongs.--Kikini .7, Balefire 8.9. Weary Willie 8., Sn inn rang 8.8. Marble Bar 8.1, Lvroe 8.0. Galla 7.12. Matareka 7.10, Sun hath 7.5, TCukume 7.3, Liskannr 7.0, Marauder 7.0. Stewards' Handicap. 6 furlongs;—J ro halo 10.3. Grim Joke 10.2. Kikini 9.2, Counter Attack 9.1. Marble Bar 8.1, Sleepy Head 8.0, Headlong 7.13, Wnr Unit 7.11. Emerald Gem 7.0. Welter Handicap. 7 furlongs: —Lord Aside* 9.8, Yankee Dan 9.7. Bonecto 9.6, Cheer Up 9.3, All Serene 9.2, Woodrow 8.8. .Silk Rein 9.7, Lady Pallas 5.7. Tirana 8.6, Wild Night 8.2. Vent 8.0. Brunner Handicap, 61 lnrlongs: Probate 10.3. Bestir 9.7, Tantalus 9.6.

Ball-fire 8.2. Roniform 9.7. Alissland 9.4, Marble Bar 9.1, Steepholm 7.12, Divorce 7.6. Grand Duchy 7.6, Demonstrate 7.5. Idleness 7.3. Bettor Luck 7.0. Atysticfonn 7.0. MANAWATU RACES. FIRST DAY.

PALMERSTON N., Dec. 20. For the first day’s races, the loto handled £52,632, compared with £58,130 last year. Results— Trial Plate—Red Cherry 1, Allmarimha 2, Bonny Louisa 3. Won by a neck. Time 1.22 1-5. Hurdles—Demagogue 1, To Maire 2, Sir Fanciful 3. Four others started. AYon by five lengths. Time 3.4. Gillies Hack Handicap, (i furlongs— Fleeting 1, Wake Up 2. Hytinus 3. Thirteen others started. Time 1.15. Manawntu Cup, 1J miles—Paonui 1. Dissertation 2. Merry Day 3. Seven others started. Time 2.38 3-5. Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs—Civility 1, Peiimure 2. Misgovern 3. Three others started. Time 1.2 3-5. Tarania Welter—Martulla 1, Happy Days 2. Wnitapu 3. Eight others started. Time 1.45 3-5. Filzlierbert Handicap, 6 furlongs—■ Chimera 1, Trapuka 2. Valeri 3. Six others started. Time 1.14. ! Grandstand Handicap—Oleasantu 1, Zouave 2, Little River 3. Eleven others started. Time 1.44 4-5. : SECOND DAY. PALMERSTON N\, Dee. 27. Following are results of the second day’s races:— ( Kelvin Handicap—Five Eighth 1, Kilbird 2, Helen Rufus 3. j Tematai Hurdles—Sir Fanciful I, Re-’ magogue 2, Black Art 3. Mighdcn Handicap—AUtella 1, Loyal Maid 2, llytinas 3. i President’s Handicap—Sunart 1,

Zouave 2, Printomps 3. Palmerston Stakes—Tematete 1. Rational 2. Good Sport 3. Terrace Welter—Tussore 1. Rimutaka 2, Rcdloguc 3. Himitangi Welter—Little River 1, Correspondent 2, Rattle Knight 3. Awapuni Handicap—Miss Rene 1, Irnrpuka 2, Passionless 3.

TARANAKI RACES. NEW PLYMOUTH, Dec. 26. For iho first day’s race, the tote handled £23,574, compared with £31,354 on the opening day of last year. Results. Stewards Handicap, 7 furlongs—Mixture 1, Cainniy 2, Skylight 3. Four others started. Time 1.29. Hurdles, l.i miles and 100 yards— Malingerer J, Kareao 2, Savoury 3. Five others started. Tiin,e 2.56. Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs— Mountain Roll 1, Kilkoo 2, Snatcher 3. Time 1.3. Christmas Handicap, I.J miles—Rouen 1, Complex 2. Gold plane 3. Two others started. Won by a neck. Time 2.11. Welter, 7 furlongs—Enelire 1, Lochson 2, Price 3. Hnlycyon also started. Time 1.31. Tikorangi Hack, 5 furlongs—Halgina 1, Mountain Ore 2, Otnkura 3. Time 1.3 2-5. Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs—Sunny Jim 1, Pounia 2, Crossfire S. Four others started. Timo 1.15. DUNEDIN RACES. DUNEDIN, Dee 26. For the opening day of tlio Dunedin races the toto handled £30,542 compared with £33,097 10s on the opening day of last year. Huitllos.—Londonderry 1, Manama 2, St Easel 3. Seven others started. Time 3.25. Salisbury Welter.—Pillie- Winkie 1, Loughrea 2, Wharfdale 3. Ten others started. Tim# 1.4.4. Dunedin Handicap.— Lucinette 4, Dinner 801 l 2, Eton Bells 3. Four others started. Timo 1.5. Otago Handicap.—Deucalion I, Com Rigs 2, Sunny Loch 3. Eight others started. Won by a length ami a quarter. Time 2.8.

Trial Stakes.—Pic-aninnv 1, Gay Life 2, Barricorn. 3. Time 1.32. Federal Handicap.—Battle Scene 1, Bon Spec 2, In the Pink 3. Six others started. Time 1.14. Burnside Handicap.—Loves-igu 1,, Ardour 2, Avispado 3. Twelve others | started. Won by four lengths. Time , 1.16 1-5. ‘ . ( Welter.—Red Gown I, Lady. Bliss-, ful 2, Elens 3. Ten oilier,s started. Time 1.4 l 4.5. DUNEDIN, Dec 27. The Dunedin J. C. -Meeting was continued to-day in excellent weather with a largo attendance. The course was in good order. The tote took £27,322 10s compared with £31,341 10s on the corresponding day last year, making £57,865 for the meeting, against £64,439 last summer meeting. Alilburn Hurdles;.—St Easel 1. Alegal mo 2 ,Londonderry 3. Won hy a short head. Time 2.49 4-5. Fernhill Handicap.—-Loughrea 1, San .Salvador 2, Frisco Mail 3. Won by a length. Time 2.10 1-5. Juvenile Handicap.—Eton Bells L Car (Kin tier 2, Lucinettre 3. Won hy two lengths and a half. Time 1.2 4-5. St Andrews Handicap.—Silver Peak 1, Limelight 2, Whipping Boy 3. Won bv a, neck. Time 1.40 1-5. *Grandstand Handicap.— Kerb 1. Mail tu* 2, Deucalion 3. Won hy two lengths. Time 1.14 1-5. Taihon Handicap.— Raven a 1, Lleahorg 2, Contempt 3. W r on hy a short length. Time 1.15 4-5. Allan ton AValter.—Ardour 1, Osternian 2, Twinkle 3. Won hy three lengths. 'Rimo 1.41. Farewell Handicap.—Sunny Loch l. Bella Lake 2, Bosker Boy 3 Won by two lengths. Time 1-28 1-5.