SPORTING

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8039, 29 January 1906, Page 3

SPORTING

RACING [FIXTURES. •Jan. 27, 29: Takajmna J.C. SumnieJanuary 29, 30 : Nelson J.C. Annual Jan. 31, Feb. 1: Pahiatua K.C. Annual February 1, 2: Maniototo J.C. Annual February 8, 9 : Gisborne R.C. Summer February 8, 10 : Canterbury J.C. S. Feb. It, 15: Egniont K.C. Summer Feb. 15, Hi : Poverty Bay T.C. Sumnic.i March 1, 2 : AVauganui J.C. Summer Feb. 11, 15 : Egmout R.C. Summer Feb. 15, Hi: Poverty Bay T.C. Annual Feb. 21, 22, 21: Duneitin J.C. Autumn March 1, 2 : AVangaiuii J C. Autumn March 7, 8: I)ar ie.!rke J.C. Annual March 29, 30: Tarauaki J.C. Autumn March 31, April 1: Avoiulale J.C. Antuum April 14, 10, 17: Auckland R.C. Autumn

Coming Events: February It: Egmont Cup. February 21: Dmieiliu Cup. March 1: Wanganui Cup. March 21): Taranati Cup, April 11: Great Northern Chainpiigne Stakes. April 11: A.11.C. Easter Haudicap. April 16 : Great Northern Oaks. Juue 4 : Great Northern Hurdle Kace June 6: Great Northern Steeplechase

AUSTRALIAN RACING. Received 27, 8.40 p.m. Sydney, January 27. Anniversary Handicap: Birida 1, Kaffirpau 2, Cakewalk. Twelve started. Betting: Three to one Cakewalk, fives about Birida. A great finish. Won by half a nock. Time 2min 35 3-4 sec. TAKAPUNA SUMMER MEETING. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. PEE TBESS ASSOCIATION. Auckland, January 27. The Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Ltecting commenced to-day. The sum of £7635 was put through the tote, including £1075 on the doubleevent machine, on the Zealandia Handicap and Cup, the investors on which received £4O 6s, the winning horses being Miss Winnie and Master Delaval. Results :-

Maitlcn Plato, 0110 mile.: Bully 1, Soultmaid 2, HuriLuri 3. Also started: J'ukeko'ie, Lady Clements, The Bavcn, Lord Mcaton, Aqua Eegia, Little Mabel. Time, 1.15 2-5. Divs,, £6 Its aud £1 13s. Calliope Handicap, five furlongs: Primo 1, Duart 2, Miser 3. Also started : Conductor, Mignon. Time, 1.1 3-5. Divs., £5 li)s.

Zealandia Handicap, 5 furlongs: Miss Winnie 1, Mataura 2, Noteorii.i 3. Also started : Certainty, Black and Gold, Lc Beau, Girlon Girl. Time, 1.4. Divs., £4 12s and £6 10s. Takapuna Cap, one mile and a-half: Master Delaval 7.2 (Brown) 1, Jewellery 7.0 2, Scotty 8.10 3. Also started : Puttv, Gladstone, Geordie, Cyrano, King Paul. Time, 2,36 3-5. Divs., £llss and £1 lis.

Ferry Handicap, 5 furlong: Engraver 1, Frecbird 2, Omati 3. Also darted: Sir Hector, Aristocrat, Koreru, Tui, Caroliin, Idol, Waipa, Lcgeritc, Blucskin, Baltimore, Frederick. Time, 1.1. vs., £25 5s and £1 9s. On 2 miles: Khaina 1, LochFj, -Banana 3. Also started: Sol, SeabiK exation,Cuiragno. Time, 3.5 3J-, Dife.X-3 lis and £2 3.

Pony Handicap, 5 furlongs : Luresome 1, Sonoma 2, Orange and Blue 3, Also started: Girton Girl, Storyteller, Solitary, Merry Delaval, Etu, Rapid. Time, i.U. Div., £3l Is £2 3. Stewards Handicap, 6 furlongs : Certainty 1, Lady Warrick 2, Lovclink 3. Also started: Full Cry, Discoverer, Kilderkin. Time, l.lli. Div., £3 13s and 15s.

TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Aitkiand, January 28. Moana Handicap : Tlio Lark S. 10, Omati 8.3, Frcebird 7.12, Silicic 7.8, Aristocrat 7.5, Sir Hector 7.3, Lcgevite 0.10, Blueskin, Baltimore 0.7. Takapuna J.C. Handicap: Scotty 8.10, Gladstone, Leonator 7.11, Master Delayal 7.9, Jewellery 7.3, Cyrano (1.12, Delania 6,13. Maiden Hurdles; Seatonia 10.12, Le Beau, 10.8, Leo Fevc 9.5, Loeliard, Lerida 9.0. Second Pony Handicap: Lady Warwick 'J.I3, Sonoma 9.10, Luresome 11.1, Kilderkin 9.2, Storyteller 7.13, Orange and Blue 7.11, Forth 7.10, Merry Delaval 7.1!, El" 6-12, Hurihuri (i.12. Little Mabel (1,9, Miss Cuirassier, Rapids G. 7. Suburban Handicap: Miss Wiunio K. 3, Certainty 8.2, Noteorini 7.13, Nervine, Black and Gold 7.9, Discoverer 7.(5, Ben Blair 7.5. Hobson Handicap: Conductor 9.0, Duart 8.11, Mignon 7.12, Miser <5.9. Anniversary Handicap: Full Cry 8.11, Franklin 8.0, Lady Warwick 7.8, I'olyeaste, Bully 7.0.

TAKAPUNA ANTICIPATIONS. [By " Motchoa."] Moana Handicap The Lakk ... ~, 1 Omati ... 2 AIIISTOCIUT mi ~, 3 Jockey Club Handicap.— Leo.vator ... ... 1 Jkwku.eky 2 Master Dklavei ... ;! Maiden Hurdles.— Seatonia 1 Leiiiiia 2 Le Beau 3 Handicap.— T WiKWICK 1 / .iesomi: ,„ ... 2 jONOMA i.i ~. ... 3 Steeplechase.— JJASA.VA 1 Sol 2 SwiMMEIt .., 3 Suburban Handicap,— ''-, Xkevixe 1 Miss Winnie 2 Certainty 3 Hohsou Handicap— Mirnox Anniversary Handicap— Fuu.Cey 1 Poi.YC.ISTE 2 Lady Warwick 3 SEND-OFF TO PERCY JOHNSON

A representative gathering of local footballers and sporting acquaintances assembled together in the Pantei-lini-non rooms, King-street, on (Saturday evening, for the purpose of bidding farewell tn Mr Percy Johnston, the popular cross-country rider and trainer, on tin- occasion of his leaving Taranaki for Hnwke's Bay, whore he is taking up the position as trainer for Mr (I. I>. Donnelly. Mr J. Oliver was voted to the chair. and in the course of his remarks referred to Mr P. Johnson's career as a footballer, notably in connection with the Tukapa Club, lie having been associated with the Tukapas from their formation, and was an active playing member for some eight seasons. He had much pleasure, on behalf of the footballers, in presenting a cheque, to lie handed to Mrs Johnston, as a token of appreciation of the services rendered to football by her husband in the past. ai;d wished Mr and Mrs Johnson t.'\\>vy 'success and prosperity in their new ! sphere. I Mr J. Cody then presented Mr Johnson with a handsome portmanteau, suitably engraved, as a slight momento from liis numerous sporting friend* and admirers. Mr Cody said that Ml' Johnson's achievemei ts on the turf, both as rider and trainer,] placed him in the highest flight in his profession, in Australasia at anyrate, if not ill the world. In giving some particulars of Mr Johnson's career. Mr Cody said he won hi- lirst Steeplechase at Takapuns, in INS'.i. prior to which he. was very I su cessful iu flat events. Jle held th e

unique record of having ridden nine Grand National winners, mid had the distinction of having also trained live of these winners. His record for Steeplechases included the Hawke's Bay, Wellington (thrice), Egiuont (four times), Beaufort (four times), Wanganui and also fully fifty smaller Steeplechase anil Hurdle events j a record that would take a power of beating. Mr Cody closed his remarks by asking those present to jom with him in toasting Mr Johnson and wishing him success, long life, and prosperity in his new responsibility.

Mr Johnson, in rcplv, stated it was with regret ho was leaving the district, but he thanked those present for their kind wishes and presents lo Mrs Johnson and himself. He hoped lo be able to pay an occasional visit to Taranaki, and perhaps bring a winner with him.

Numerous complimentary speeches were made during ilic course of I lie evening by v. rious speakers; songs, te. also being contributed by Messrs. W. Perrv, J. Oliver, J. Cody, If. Boswell, K. Webster, H. Edwards, L. Russell, F. Stohr, B. Stanley, and J. MontiKore. Mr G. Garry presided at the piano. A very enjoyable gathering dispersed before midnight.