SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 January 1909, Page 4

SPORTING.

STRATFORD R.C. MEETING. SECOND DAY. Heavy rains during Friday night aud frequent cold driving showers on Saturday morning were the weather conditions that ushered in the second day of the Stratford races. The attendance, however, was good, though not near what was expected had the day opened well. Tho bulk of those present were visitors. Throughout the day there were slight showers, but the only rain which caused much inconvenience fell during the preliminary of the last race. The course was in good order, the new fillings standing well, contrary to expectations. The sport was excellent and the finishes good, the most notable feature being the absence of riding uf Denis in the Ladies' Purse, when he had the race all his own way for the asking. Investments ou the t'otalisator were £0125 10s, as against £7124 on the second day of the previous meeting. The total for the meeting was £13,11!) 10s, as against £14,008 last year. The bookmakers' licenses this year brought in £2lO, revenue which was not obtained last year. Thus from this standpoint the meeting was more profitable than that of 1!)(1S. The club is to be congratulated upon the conduct of its meeting and the general excellence of the arrangements for all parties. Results:—

County Hack Handicap, of 00 sovs; second.horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. S. E. Cooper's ch g Sir Artegal, by Slcpniak Britomarte, 3yrs, 8.0 (Barlow) .. ... 1 A. Morton's blk g Mulga Bill, by ■Merriwee Gipsy Queen, 4yrs, 7.0 (T. Jones) 2 Wereroa Kingi's ch m Flying Wind, by Musketry—Poataniwha, svrs, 0.13 (Coleman) .. .. '.. 3 Also started: Tanekalut (Jackson) !).2, Burton (Trask) 8.8, Muskcrado (Cameron) 8.4, Timothy (W.Price) 7.11, Clcinora (Copestake) f.3. iSir Artegal started favorite. Flying Wind was the first to show out from the start, with Mulga Bill, Muskerado, and Kir Artegal handv. At the back .Mulga Bill and then Sir Artegal moved up, and they raced whip for whip i/i the straight, the favorite winning by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 10 2-osec.

Makuri Hack Hurdle. Handicap, of O'J

sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a-half. A. M. Wright's b m Scenery, by New. Forest Princess Maud, Oyrs, 10.5 (C. Price) 1 C. Matthews' ch g Drudgery, by Weslmere Domestique, * Oyrs, 0.2 (Crowley) 2 J. O'Driscoll's 'b m Bagatelle, by Lebel—Dauphin mare, "aged, 10.0 (Cochrane) ~ .. ..3

Also started: Lingerer (Stanley) 1(1.11, and Maori Riilc (Kingan) 9.0. Bagatelle was taken to the front and led past the stand, with Drudgery and Scenery • next. Drudgery went to the front at the half-mile, but Scenery caught him before the straight was reached, and iinished in front by a couple of lengths, four lengths separating second and third. Lingerer, the popular fancy, raced last nearly all the way. Time, 2min 08 4-osec. Dominion Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs and third 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. J. Pawsou's b g Stayboy, by Lebel— Dauphin mare, aged, 7.12. (W. IPrice) 1 I. Hartley's b g White Star, by Daystar—Rejected, Ovrs, 7.0 (Gilbert) .. ' 2 J. Foreman's br g Mallet, by Malatua , —Pauline, 3yrs, 7.7 (Clareburt) 3

Also started: Lyrist (Harlow) 8.3, Rangihaeta (C. Price) 7.7, Wee Trinket (T. Jones) 7.0. Lyrist was caught in the tapes, and was taken back to the paddock. Write Stay, .Stayboy, and Rangihaeta 'were in the lead for the greater part of the race. At the halfmile Rangihaeta, the favorite, forged to the, front, but lie was unable to hold liie place against White Star, who led into the straight, and who gave place in a line struggle to Stayboy. The race was won by 11 bare hall-length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 40 2-ssec. Ladies' Pnr.se Handicap, of 50 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes.

Gentlemen riders. Six furlongs. S. Pitt's 1) g Paul, .by St. PaulMolto, syrs, 10.9 (A. Mitchell).. 1 F. Jackson's eh g Clemency, by St, Clements), syrs, 11.2 (McHac).. 2 M. Roberts' b g Langshan, by Havre colt—Lady Agnes, aged, 'll.a (R. Roberts) 3 Also started: Red Star (A. Best) 10.11, Black Banner (B. O'Driscoll) 10.10, Royal Youngster (Crowley) 10.8, Toddy (Audrey) 10.0, Red AA'ing (A. Gordon) 10.0, St. Venton (Dr. I'aget) 10.0. From an even start Clemency's colors were first to the front, with St. Venton second and Uingshan third. Then St. Venton took the lead, until the pa-:e drove him back to the ruck, and Langshan and Paul took up the running, Paul won all the way up the straight.

Time, lmhi 2(1 3-osec. Stratford Handicap Trot, of 50 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from tlie stakes. Two miles. F. (Hooch's blk m Cylie, by Cleveland — Nobleman mare, aged, 22sec ((jdocli) ... .. .. 1 K. Canning's lir ni Lilian, by Judge Beldeii, aged, lllisee (Uarra'clough) 2 Leatliam and J/ookes' b g Olive, by Cleveland —Peggy's dam, Oyrs, •22sec (T. Safer) .. .. ..3

Also started: .Airana (Butler) ser, J'ierotte (Coates) 12sec, Craigaruskey (Jones) 22sec, Major Election (A. Cameron) 34scc, Jerry (Burke) 34sec, Elsie's Child (llawke)' Ulisee, Pearlie Maid (Dodunski) 3Ssec.

Airana and Major' Election were made firm favorites, a feature of the investments being the neglect of Cylie, the lirst day's winner. Craigaruskey an! Airana both effected poor starts, Lilian, Jerry, Cylie, Major Election, and Clive finished the first mile in that order, with Airana and Elsie's Child last. At the back Cylie headed Lilian, und soon placed a good gap between himself and the rest. Clive tackled Lilian, but broke badly, afterwards coming out of the ruck again into third place. Time, Smin 24sec.

Cardiff Stakes, of 50 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes; weight Bst. Four and a-half furlongs. F. Robinson's ell g Notorious, 'by Renown—St. Mary, -lyrs (0. Wee) , >., 1 1). J. Goodwin's b f Dolce, liv Sylvia 'Park-Gavotte, 3yrs (Trask) .. 2 J. Melville's'b g Valentino, by St, Paul Patriarch mare, lyrs (Nodder) .. ■...■ ...., ■,.. 3 Also .started: Wee Lassie (Russell), Bedrock (Clareburt), Noifa (J. 11. White), Tuahara (Jackson), Waihapa (l)anehey), .Sylvia Maid (Milne), Golden Glow (W. I'i'ice), Adopted (Coleman), Faida (Copestake). Lady Finella (A. Scott), Te W'bararoa ■' (Barlow), Kaponga (llurle). notorious and TuahaVa were firm favorites. Notorious went to the front early, and was never headed. Toko Welter' Hack Handicap, of «() sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the slakes. (Seven furlongs. M. Whittingtou's b m Billow, by Daystar Wavelet, Oyrs, 8.0 (Cochrane) ... .. ... ... 1 Miss • Dempster's b in Astraea, by Daystar —Recherche:, 4yrs, 10.7 (Harlow) 2 J. O'Driscoll's eh g Recreation, by 'Sylvia Park Daisy Clipper, aged, !).ll (T. Jones) .. ..3

'Also started: Mendip (C Jackson) 10.5, Burton (Trask) 9.U, Denis (Danehey) 3.0, Fulniinator (C. Peace) 8.5, Shining Star (Clareiburt) 8.13, Rohcpotac (W. Price) 8.11. A few chains aftctf the start the favuritu Rohepotac confineneeil to chase the held, which was headed by RecrcaUon and Billow. Astraea came with a rush in the straight, and readied the winner's stirrups about two lengths from home. Won by a neck. Time, Jmiu 32 2-ssec. Final Handicap, of 80 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes, Six furlongs. S. E. Cooper's eh g Sir Arlcgal, by Stepniak—Jlritonuirto, Syi'a, 7.5 IT. Jones) 1 G. Clarelmrt's li f Ladv MonschikoiV, by ilenschikoiV—Sister Francis, .'lvrs, 8.4 2 T. Uoddard's ell g Tip Toe, liv Sylvia Park—Hark, aged, !1.2 (Cochrane.) 3 Also started: Kirsly (C, Jnekson) 8.8, Kereroa iTJanehcv) 8.5, Nicotine (0. Price) 7.8, St, Maria (F. Coleman) 0.7. A capital race. Sir Avtcgal and St. Marin inmlo the running, but Lady Mensehik'iill' and Tip Toe tool; llie'V share of the leading. Lady Menschikolf j

_ , and St. Maria were leading at[ the tun iuto the straight, where 'Up Toe agar: cut in. But halfway up the) straigk Sir Artegal came with a grfcat rusl and, won by half a length, wil)h a loaf head between second and third. Time lmin 17see. [ A.K.C. MEETING. ] CONCLUDING DAY. I By Telegraph,—Press Association. Auckland, Saturday Night. The concluding day's racing in connection with the A.R.C. summer meeting took place at Ellerslie this afternoon, phe rain that fell last evening had the effect of freshening the course and surroundings up considerably, but there was not sufficient to affect the track. There was a good attendance. Results:—

Goodwood Handicap, one mile.—K. C. Wallace's Ngapuka, by Soult—Paulina, 0.0 (Chapman) 1; Tui Cakobau, 7.4, 2; Dunliorve, 0.8, ;i. Also started: Paritutu (Jenkins), Grenadier 8.4 (Dceley), Inglis 7.13 (Price), Chanteuse, 7.11 (Pearson), Sedition, 7.10 (Wilson), Aristocrat, 0.11 (Monk). Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 42sec. •. Sylvia Handicap—T, H. Lowry's Mew riwa, by Merri wee—Lady Helen, 8.8 (Buchanan) 1; Sharpshooter, 7.B(Jones) 2; Idealism, 7.7 (Wilson) .'l. Also started: Roselike 7.2 (Honk), Royal Scotland, 7.0 (Brown), Lady Dooa, 0.12 (Dceley), Fighting Fish, 0.12 (Price), Kxealilmr, 0.10 (Chapman). Won by half a length. Time, lmin 17 3-oscc. Grandstand Handicap, one mile and a quarter—L. Coleman's Leonator, by Seaton lM.ival—St. Margaretta, 0.!) (Buchanan) 1: Master Soult, 8.13 (Brown), 2; Celtic. (>.!) (Price) 3. Also started: Carl Rosa, 8.1 (Dceley) and Bully 0.7 (Chapman). Downfall was scratched. Won by two and a-half lengths. Time, 2min 8 3-oscc.

Fourteenth Royal Stakes, six furlongs —G.D. Greenwood's Armlet, by Mcnschikoll'—Armilla, 8.8 (Donovan) 1; Ely. sian, 7.1 (Brown) 2; Broadsword, 7.5 (K. K. Jones) 3. Also started: Coroinandpl, 8.0 (Jenkins). Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 15 2-5 Auckland Hurdle .Race, two miles—W. !S. Davidson's Reservoir, by Jet de an CarluuclH', 10.11 (Jones) 1; Creusot, 9.0 (O'llrien)' 2; llautapu, 12.0 (Brady) S. Also started: l.iwombe 11.0 (IPerc'ival), Waihckiui, !),12 (Dceley.). Won by three lengths. Time, llmiu oosec.

Xcwmavket Handicap, six furlongs—W. C. King's Wauclvope, 7.7 (Wilson), 1; Tamainupo, 5.3 (Deeley) 2; FJitaway, 7.!) (Jones) 3. Won «>' a neck'. Time, lmiu 15sec. Auckland Plate, one mile and a-half— T. H. Lowry's Bobrikoff, by FinlandGossip, 8.11 (Davis) 1; Zimmerman, 9.4 (Jones) 2; Master Delaval, 9.1.(8r0wn), 3. AVon by three lengths. Time, 2mm 38 '2-osee. Grey Handicap, live furlongs—W. C. King's Hohuifgatahi, Freedom—Blackwatch, 7.!) (Price) 1; Grizelle, 7.0 (Greenwood), 2; Keepstep. 7.11 (Brady), ■3. Also started: Mark Time 9.1 (Buchanan), Tattoo, 0.3 (Kecnan), Karata, 8.4 (Pearson), Miss Advance 8.3 (Jenkins),, Ihudrock 7.9 (Deeley), Biddy Curran 7.0 (llegbio). Mentira, 7.1 (Gainsford), Explosive, 7.D (Killick), Froevata, 0.13 (Brown), Hoanga 0.13 (Robson), Blue Rocket, 0.13 (Chapman), Flying Soult 0.13 (Brown), Peggy Pride 0.13 (Monk). Won by a length. Time, hnin 2 4-5 sec.

KAXGHTKEI MEETING. SECOND DAY. Marton, Saturday Night. A gale was blowing for the concluding day of the ilangitikei races. There was a large attendance and the going was good. Results:— Telegraph Handicap—Strategist 1, Longner 2, Chase Mali 3. Also ran: Dobonaive and .Merry Messenger. AVon by a length. Time, lmin 0 l-ssee. Clifton Handicap—Sir Antrim 1, Advantage 2, Lothair 3. Only starters. AVon easily. Time, lmin 25sec. Saudon Hurdles—Xavicr 1, Tendergliit 2, Paparaehi ,3. Also ran: Capulct. Won by a length. Time, 2miu 57 3-5 sec, Killeymoou Hack Handicap—Bonnie Doon 1, Cute 2, Roosevelt 3. Also ran: Shannon Lass, Zoraida, Goodwin Park and Kiwi. (Heads only separated the placed horses. Time, lmin 21 2-ssec. Crealford Stakes—Eclogue 1, Carissima 2, Roosevelt 3. Also ran: Apa, Waitapu and Arcliglit. AA'on easily by throe lengths. Time, lmin 45 4-ssec. Tramway Hack Hurdles—Maidi 1, Belurio 2, Sedgemoor 3. Yosami, the only other_ starter, fell. AA r on by a length. Tiiiic,"2n"iiß"sßs?f."^--Rauniai Welter Handicap—Roscgrovo 1, Mussell 2, Too. Tula 3. The only starters. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 21 2-ssee. l.'arcwanui Hack Scurvy.—Genuine !, Castiglione 2, Marton 3. Also ran: Mooi'.hall. Charge, Rangirua, and Flyaway. AVon by a length. Time, 52 13 The totalisator revenue for both days was ti:i.iV!3, against .U17,1.)U for tiio last summer meeting. Five bookmakers were present.

I HAWKE'S BAY JIEKTLXU . SKCOXD BAY. Hastings, Saturday Xight. Tin. llawke's Bay Jockey i'lub sumnioi' meeting was concluded to-day before a good attendance. The day was fine lmt windy. The tolalisatyr returns for the'meeting amounted to £15,321, as against £17,025 last year. Bookmaker' fees for the meeting totalled £328. Results:— Aolea Handicap Hurdles, one mile and three-quarters.—Coy, 8.2, 1; Hippo, 1(1.13, 2; Commander, 11.0, 3. Also started: Monarquo and Rawhiti. Won easily 'by three lengths. Time, 3min 21 sec. (Irandstand Handicap, six furlongs.--North Head. 5.13, 1; Chamois, 7.10, 2; Erl King, 8.0, 3. Also started: Gold Treasure and Pluck. Won nil the way. Time, latin lOsee. .Scurry Hack Handicap, five furlongs. —Waioriki, 8.7., 1; Ora Pjnsent, 7.0, 2; The Cockatoo, 8.0 (carried 8.4>/ ? ), s - Also started: Andrew Mack, Miscast, Arulia, Cork, Mediterranean, Kaolin, and Obscurity. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin ssec. 'Summer Handicap, once round.—Hon. J. D. Grmond's. Woodhey, 8.4 (E. Lowel, 1; E. J. Watt's Muskerry, 8.12, 2; W. J. McLean's Loiret, 7.0, 3. Also started: Ucnuku, Dardamjs, and Lamsdorll'. Won comfortably by three lengths. Time, Imin'SOscc.

Nursery Handicap, five furlongs.— Ideate, 7.7, 1; Perhaps, 7.7. 2; Theodore, 8.0, 3. Also started: Bridge, Mere Mere, Seraphic, Ultimatum, Ariom, and Reformist. Time, lmin 3 2-sscc. Epsom Handicap, once round—Waikaraka, 12:11, 1; Highdcn, 11.8, 2; Eldorado, 11.0, 3. Also started: Oakbourne. Won by a head. Time, linin s(i I-ssee.

Miitapiro Hack Handicap, seven furlongs— Sir„l>ossible. 7.0, 1; Parable, 7.3. 2; North Pole, 8.3, 3. Also started: .Spate, Rosclethe, My Darling, ami Robin Link. Won all the way. Time, lmin 30 4-ssec.

January Handicap, seven furlongs.— Sea ton Ddlc, 7.13, 1; Martyrimu, 8.10, 2; llighden, 7.3, 3. Also started: Berciigaria. and Millcnial. Won by a length. Time, Imm 2l)sec.

WAIfiARAPA KACES. SECOND WAY. Masterton, Last Night. The Wairarapa race meeting concluded yesterday in hue but windy weather. The sum of .C 7524 was put through the tote, against .CUIS2 last year, milking £17,001! for the meeting, against £1!),310 last year. Twelve bookmakers were present. Results:— Juvenile Handicap, live furlongs— Royal O'uard 1, Sea Queen 2, Remission 3. Also started: Aetna, Kiltie Lass and I'syclie. Won easily in lmiii 3 3-sscc. Tuivalia Hack Handicap, seven furlongs— Osiris 1, Merrivonia 2, Lucretius 3. Also ran: ilaira, Stralhcona and Xo Trumps. Won by half a length. Time, linin 30 4-sscc. Hating Club Handicap, one mile and a distance—Moloch 1, 'iranui 2, Skvp. 3. Also started: Wailclhe, Waipaku, Aberration, Sandstrcani, Sunbomiet, Jlcrrie Rose, Silken Rein, Passive and Mataari. Won by a head. Time, lmin 57 4-ssec. Wliarepapa flack Welter, one mile— Tangproa 1, Knight Commander 2, Hiplomalic 3. Also ran: Sealer. No Trumps, LerhU and Black Pearl. Won by twolengths. Time, lmin 43 3-ssee. Ruamahunga Hack, five furlongsHock Ferry 1, Tern 2. Swallow 3. Also started: Axite, AVarlnck, Thera, Kelso, Sweet Lethe, Bluebell. Conquer. Oblivion and "Sgaripua. Won by a length. Time, lmin 2 3-sscc. Russell Welter, seven fnrlonus—Prism 1. Simplex 2, Aboriginal 3. Also started: Whnrekura and Gaelic. Time, lmin 2(1 4-Ssec.

Pirinoa Hack, six furlongs—Merri." Christmas 1, Vincn o.lSnlash 3. Also started: Purakan and Tc'utuatu. Won by thr»o lengths. Tin,i\ lmin 15 3-sscc. Tinwiri Handicap, fivA^airlongs—Lochia I, Titmal 2. Al'orij»%?. Also Van: Kelso. WoK> neck. Time, '™lii I 4-ssec. ''' ■ i

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