The Stratford Races

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 2, 4 January 1915, Page 8

The Stratford Races

SATURDAY'S PROCEEDINGS RECORD SUCGES3FUL MEETING. OFFICERS. President, A. W. Budge. Vice-presi-dent' W. J. Morrison. Stewards, A. \Y*. Budge, W. J. Morrison, W. H. H. ioung, S. Pitt, A. Stewart, F. J. Mackay, J. B. Richards, G. Syme, F. Webb, Hugh Good, D. S. Glasgow, W. P. Kirkwood, D. J. Malone, J. Lucena, E. P. Uniacke, S. M. Porritt, E. C. Robinson ,H. E. Abraham, J. R. L. Stanford, G. S. Hobbs, and H. Cleland. Bandicapper, J. E Henrys. Clerk of Scales, C. 1). Sole. Judge, J. R. L. Stanford. Starter, T. Cameron. Clerk of Course, A. David. Timekeeper/E. B. Stohr. Hon. Surgeon, Dr. T. L. Paget. Hon. Vet. Surgeon, Mr E. Mason. Auditor, T. Harry Perm, F.P.A. Hon. Treasurer, S. Pitt. Secretary, Alfred Coleman.

Saturday's crowd was almost equal in number to the first day's, and bus*nes on the machine was about as brisk The sum of £16,274 10s was invested, compared to £17,930 10s on \ew Year's Day, and £14,957 o„ the corresponding day of 1914. For the two days' of 1915, the total of £3d,dUs was handled, which is £2420 more than the total for the 1914 meeting. The weather was ideal for the holiday and again everything passed off most satisfactorily. In the whole management the Club has been very fortunate, and pot a little of the credit due in this respect is attributable to the energetic and obliging secretary, Mr Alfred Coleman. The handicapping for the meetink was itt the hands of Mr J. E. Henrys (first day), and Mr G.; Chadwick- (second day), and was generally acceptable. The decisions of Mr J. R. K Stanford (judge)—and in his temporary absence from the box, of Mr Ji H. Pigott—were .prompt and undeniable. The starting was again up to Mr T. Cameron's high standard. Other officials who acted capably throughout the meeting were Mr A. David (clerk of the course), Mr C. D. Sole (clerk of scales), and Mr E. B. Stohr (timekeeper). The stewards' duties were allotted as follows: Messrs A. - W'.'Budge, D. J. Malone, G. Syme, W. H. H. Young, and W. JMorrison*(judicial committee); Messrs F. Webb, Hugh Good and A. Stewart (mounted and paddock); Messrs E. C. Robinson and F. P: tmiacke (notice board, etc.);»Mr D. J. Malone (totalis: ator); Messrs H. E. Abraham and' H.' Cleland (assistant clerk of scales and jockeys' room), Messrs W. J. Morrison, G. S. Hobbs, D. S. Glasgow, J.. Lucena and J. B. Richards (gates and conveniences), Messrs W. P. Kirkwood and S. M. Porritt (catering and booths and band); Mr F. J. Mackay (grandstand); Mr S. Pitt (saddling paddock). The Wanganui Brass Band performed excellently throughout the day, the programme being full of choice pieces. The licensed booths under the management of Mr Crabtree, of the Coronation Hotel, Eltham, appeared to answer to a long-felt want among the public, while the catering in the capable hands of Mrs Brooking's staff was unanimously voted an improvement even an the first day's enticing bill-of-fare. • Official recognition in the "krect card" of Mrs Brooking in her important role was no doubt due to an oversight on the part of the executive. ! .

Among the improvements, which, it is understood, the Club will take in hand for the next meeting is the erection of an up-to-date number hoard; which was, possibly, the only relic of the "good (or bad) old days" now associated with the bush and stamp-clad condition of the Club's property in the past. To the recent arrival it is highly interesting to hear old-hand reminiscences and the talk about "the clump of trees that used to be over there"- ¥ -"the time when we used to have to send a steward to stand at that point (onthe back of the course) to see how things were going during the race!"—these and other straws show how the wind blew in the days before the advent of the stipendiary steward and the motor car! Now, in 1915, Stratford has a course and appointments in keeping with the importance of the town and district and steadily being improved. TOKO WELTER HACK HANDICAP. Proceedings opened shortly after noon, with a seven-furlong "go," those sporting silk being Calais (9.12), Fore (9.3), Bivouac (9.2). Captain Miro (8.13), Idol (8.7). Miralma, Project, Armature, Glen Tullock, and Red Coral were scratched. Fore was a decided favourite, but Calais and Captain Miro also carried a lot of money. Fore and Calais were first out from the tapes, but Bivouac, was in the lead at the five furlong post. Captain Miro then displaced Bivouac, and the order turning into the straight was Calais, Captain Miro, Fore, Bivouac and Idol. The favorite could not do better than get within a neck of Calais at the judge's box, while Idol, with his usual fast run, was beaten for second place by two lengths. Totalisator investments £1407 10s. The winner was trained by tlfe owner.

An inquiry was hold into Monk's riding of Fore, and the result was that Wehb, the rider of Captain Miro, was fined £5 for careless riding. Monk was exonerated "from blame. CARDIFF STAKES. Thirteen saddled up for this flutter oF four aud a-quartor furlongs, the scratching* being Durane, Deeside, Armature, Joey, Formulate. Lupin-

atrix, Tezrau, Red Hot, Mary Kilcheran, Wiolebta and Rosalys. Of the thirteen Veto was made favorite. From a good start Wild Daisy, with Yestaiis, showed up prominently, Veto lying ifourth or fifth at the turn into the straight. Wild Daisy held her own, though she had to be pushed along to keep in front of Veto, tne verdict being three lengths, and about the same distance separating Veto and Fidessa, who came fast in the straight. Wild Daisy, who was second favorite, was trained by the owner. Total investments £2044. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP. This was a good race. The pen of the scratcher went through Quo Vadis, Patroon, Joy Bells, and Joey, leaving Watine (9.0), Martingale (8.5), Miralma (8.1), Mahlstiek (8.2), Patronata (8.2), and Avena (7.8), to try over tiib six furlongs. Avena unci Patronata were first out from the tapes, but the order at the turn was Martingale (the favorite), Watine and Miralma. These three filled the places, but in the run home Martingale dropped back behind Miralma, Watine winning comfortably. Mahlstiek was a long way behind, finishing last, and on being pulled up it ,vas noticed that his jockey (Rayner's) face was streaming with blood, as the result of a nasty knock on the left eyebrow from Mahlstiek's head, necessitating immediate bandaging. Watine was trained by his owner. To,. Dal investments £2089.

MAKURI HURDLES. Tirohanga (10.7), Advancer (9.9), Styrax (11.7), and Katua (10.3), the only acceptors, were fancied by the public in that order, and duly completed the mile and a-half in the same way. Considering the smallness of the; field the sum of £1633 on the machine must be considered very satisfactory. Tirohanga, who fenced splendidly, was content to be not too prominent in the early stages of the race, first Katua and Advancer holding the lead on sufferance with Styrax in the rear for most oi the journey. It was after the turn for home that Tirohanga made his effort, and jumping the last hurdle together with Advancer, beat him by three lengths at the post. Styrax was about the same distance away third, with Katua hopelessly out of it. "Fred" Webb's second win for the meeting was a decidedly popular one. Tirohanga was trained by W. Rayner.

DOMINION HANDICAP. The big event of the day, for 200 <ovs., over a mile and 110 yards, brought out.a good field, viz., Chamin--0 (9.2), Patronymic (8.12), Draft (B'.-8), Invader (7.13), John Willie (7.13), Sweet Van (7.11), Silver Flood '7.9), Bercola (6.13), Cordon (6.9), Flying Camp (6.7). Toa- Tere and Harbor Light were the only scratchWigs. The three top-weights were the •niblic's first three choice, and altogether £2461 was invested. The tapes !lew up to what should have been an excellent start, but Draft reared and <tood still, and when he did get going the field was ten lengths away. He, was unable to make tip the lost ground, and although the jockey's irons were lost at the start, he finished in fourth place. Undoubtedly trie mishap cost him the race. As to the race itself, Sweet Van and Flying Camp showed out first, followed by Chaminide and Patronymic. At six furlongs, Chaminade was in Jfront of Flying Camp, Sweet Van and Patronymic, while half a mile from home Invader had'moved up into third place, with Sweet Van fourth. Silver Flood had moved fast and was in front entering the straight, followed by Chaminade and Invader. The latter put in a good run and had a clear length advantage at the post, Silver Flood beating Chaminade by half a.length, Patronymic being fourth, and the rest tailing off, with Flying Camp last. Invader, who was trained by R. Brough,, paid his backers a nice price. The time was 1.54 4-5. STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP. According to the public, this was The Dodger's race, and it proved to be the "correct pea."' Glenrpy (9.7), The Dodger (9.2), Lady Amai (8.2), Zion (7.13), Patroon (7.12), Bay Paul (7.8), and Miss Fisher (7.7), constituted the field. Clenroy. supposed to he The Dodger's' most formidable opponent, was never sighted, and appeared in the "also starteds." The Dodger did not get a good start, by any means, and round the turn, while lying fifth, a lump of daylight showed between the leaders and him. But once into the straight he came away in great style and held Lady Amai and Patroon -well in hand at the post. On repeating his first day's performance, The Dodger's owner, the well-known local resident, Mr J. Fitzgerald, was the recipient of many congratulations. The public dearly love a straight-going sport. The Dodger was trained by C. Jackson. Total investments £2168 10s.

THE LADIES' PURSE. Thirteen saddled up for Hie Ladies' Purse, of seven furlongs, Joy Bells being scratched, and it was a real willing "go." They wore: Tdol (10.12), Millbanks (10.11), Armature (10.10). Warea (10.9), Rosalys (10.8>. Royal Trophy (10.7), Bay Prince (10.7). Bed Coral (10.6), Durane .(10.6), Avena (10.0).- Con Guard (10.5), Miss Potas (10.5), Ngapoto (10.0), of whom Durane was made first and Armature second favorites, followed by Ngapotb, Warea and Rosalys. Avena and Bay Prince showed out' from the tapes, but the latter was displaced l>y Durane, whose name was being proclaimed as the winner when, witli a rattle from the 'top of the straight, Rosalys swept down the centre of the track. Cries of "The Doctah!" "The Doctah!" announced the advent of a wellknown sporting medico in the saddle, and under vigorous horsemanship Rosalys won

comfortably from The Idol and Xgapoto, both of whom came fast in the straight. On returning to scale and also on receipt in front of the grandstands at the' hands of Mrs A.W.Budge of a trophy of the value of £5, which went to rider of the winner, Dr. Paget got a great reception from the public, being cheered again and again, and for which he duly bowed his acknowledgments. The winner was trained by J. James. There was £2105 10s on the machine. NCAERE HANDICAP. In this event, which completed the programme, and which was run over six furlongs, for ISOsovs., Patroon and Plying Camp were scratched leaving four contestants, viz., Crawford (8.12), Martingale (7.8), Bay Paul (7 0) and Vladian (6.12). Crawford earned £1212 tickets on the machine out of £2o<« altogether, and the confidence imposed in him was quite justified, as he won quite easily. Martingale was a couple of lengths in front of Vladian. Bay Paul tailing off. The winner was trained by T. Pine.

WINNING OWNERS. The following are the winning owners and the amounts respectively:— F. Webb £225, F. Bristol £2OO, J. Fitzgerald £l6O, D. King £l6O, S. Brick £l4O, J. George £l2O, W. Carter £lls, Shield and Thompson £9O, M. Gardner £9O, Mrs Miscall £BO, J. Mead £BO, P. Johnson £BO, Glasgow and Paget £6O, J. McCarty £35, S. Pitt £35, A. G. Crawford £3O, Goodwin and Hardley £25, A. Carrell £2O, H A. Nodder £2O, B. Hicks £ls, A. Rayner £ls, T. R. Taylor £ls, F. F. Watson £ls, Good and Patterson £ls, M. Franklin £ls, B. T. Bennett £ls, Emeny and Lampitt £lO, T Hira £lO, X. Brown £lO, J. Coombe £5, Lisle and Leslie £5, 0. Cox £5, T. O'Donnell £5. ' WINNING JOCKEYS. The successful horsemen were as follows: —L. Nodder, four wins; C. Monk, three; J. Olds and O. McCarten two; H. Webb, H. Copestake, and R. E. Brown, one. Mr W. Fowler rode the winner of the Farmers' Plate on the first day, and Dr. Paget secured the Ladies' Purse on the second.

THE FULL DETAILS. TOKO WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs., minimum weight Bst. Seven furlongs. 2 M. Gardner's b g Calais, syrs. (Patronus—lsoult), 9.12 (McCar-. on) 1 W. Carter's ch m Fore, 4yrs (Advance—Alert), 9.3 (Monk) ... 2 5 H. A. Nodder's ch g Idol, 6yrs. (Knight Errant—Varsailles), 8.7 (Nodder) ... ••• ... 3 Also started: 4 Bivouac 9.2 (Fitzwater), 3 Captain Miro 8.13 (Webb). Time, lmin 29 4-ssec. u2,i„ ej? .a alo.-)n, ie'- hte2'i22is CARDIFF STAKES, of lOOsovs., open to all horses that have never won a race of the value of 25sovs. at the time of starting. Weight Bst. Winner of any race to 9st. Four furlongs and a-quarter.* 1 F. F. Watson's ch m Wild Daisy 4yrs (Vladimir—Miro), 8.0 (Nodder) 1 8 M. Franklin's ch m Veto, 3yrs« (Coronet—St. Clements mare), 8.0 (Goldfinch) • ... :.. '% 0 J. Coombe's blk m Fidessa, 6yrs (Chasseur— Faithguard), 8.0 (Brown) 3 Also ran: 12 Trombone 8.0 (Fryer), 7 Tirana 8.0 (Goddard), 9 Top Twig 8.0 (Cordue), 6 Fortify 8.0 (McCarten), 2 Tiora 8.0 (Stephenson), 4 Vestalis 8.0 (Monk), 11 Oblikoff 8.0 (McSeveney), 3 Joy Bells 8.0 (Rayner), 10 Henekaha 8.0, carried 3|lbs over, weight (Webb), Miss Potae 8.0 (Cathro). Time, 53secs.

COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 P. Johnson's blk g Watine, aged (San Fran—Okoari), 9.0 (Copestaked 1 4 T. R. Taylor's b in Miralma, 6yrs. (The Officer—Marinella), 8.4 (Ward) 2 1 S. Pitt's ch m Martingale, aged Sir Laddo—Bowspritt), 8.5 (Brown) ... ... ... 3 Also ran: 2 Mahlstick 8.2 (Rayner), 5 Patronata 8.2 (GildfLnch). Time, lmin 16 2-ssec.

MAKURI HURDLE HACK HANDICAP, of 125sovs. One mile and a half, over six flights of 3ft 6in. batten hurdles. 1 F. Webb's cli g Tirohanga (late Terohonga), aged (Stepson— Handsome Jack marc), 10.3 (Olds) 1 2 A. Rayner's br g Advancer, 6yrs (Advance —Taravento), 9.9 (Cope,stake) 2 3 R. Hicks' ch g Styrax, aged (Patronus—Convolvulus), 11.7 (Pine) 3 Also ran: 4 Katua 10.3 (Graham). Time, 2m in 50sec.

DOMINION' HANDICAP, of 200sovs. One mile'and 110yds. 5 D. King's b g Invader, syrs (Patronus—Daystar mare), 7.13 (Brown) ... ... ... 1 6 Shield and Thompson's ch g Silver Flood, oyrs (Wainui —Sylvia Park mare), "7.9 (Cordue) ... 2 1 Goodwin and Hardley's ch h Chaminade, syrs (Sylvia Park—Ora), 9.2 (Nodd'er) .'.. ' ... ... 3 Also ran: 2 Patronymic 8.12 (McCartonj, 3 Draft 8.3 (Webb), 8 John Willie 7.13 (Cramer), l Sweet Van 7.11 (Monk'), 10 Bercola 6.13 (Fryer), 7 Cordon 6.9 (Goldfinch), 9 Flying Camp 6.7 (Cathro). Time, Imin 51 4-osec. &TRATBMORE HACK HANDICAP r of lOOsovs. Minimum weight 7st 71bs. Five furlongs. 1 J. Fitzgerald's br g The Dodger, 6yrs ''Cordon Rouge-—Parora) 9.2 (NocMer) ... 1 A. G. Crawford's b m Lady Amai,

6yrs (Lupin—Amai), 8.2 (Goldfinch) 2 4 S. Pitt's I) m Patroon, oyrs (Patroixus—Porangi), 7.12 (Brown) 3 Also ran: (J Glenroy 9.7 (Monk), 2 Zion 7.13 (McCarten), 5 Bay Paul 7.8 (Cathro), 7 Miss Fisher 7.7 (Cordue). Time, lmiu 2 4-osee.

LADIES PURSE HACK HANDICAP, of 75sovs. Minimum weight 10st. Gentlemen riders. Seven furlongs. o Glasgow and Paget's b m Rbsalys, Oyrs (Lupin—Epilogue), 10.8 (Paget) 1 G H. A. Nodder's oh g Idol, 6yrs (Knight Errant—Yarsailles mare) 10.12 (Cramer) ... ... 2 3 Lisle and Leslie's b g Ngapoto, 4yrs (Maniapoto—La Jesse) 10.0 (McDonald) ... 3 Also ran: 8 Millbanks 10.11 (Wade), 2 Armature 10.10 (Audrey), 4 Warea 10.9 (Anstis), 11 Royal Trophy 10.7 (Barry), 12 Bay Prince 10.7 (Aubrey), 9 Rei Coral 10.6 (Clout), 1 Durane 10.0 (Fowler), 7 Av'ena 10.6 (Mitchell), 10 Con Guard 10.5 (Taylor), 13 Miss Potae 10.5 (Mackay). Time, lmiu 32 l-ssec.

NGAERE HANDICAP, of 15050v3 Six fui"tbngs. 1 S. Brick's br g Crawford, syrs (St. Paul—Lilly), 8.12 (Nodder) 1 2 S. Pitt's ch m Martingale, aged (Sir Laddo—Bowsprit), 7.8 (Brown) ... i.it ... 2 3 Emeny and Lampitt's b g Vladian, 4yrs ('Vladimir—Rejected), 6.12 (Fryer) ... 3 Also ran: 4 Bay Paul 7.0 (carried 21bs overweight (Goldfinch). Time, 1 min 16 1-osec.