SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 15, 11 February 1909, Page 3

SPORTING.

AOIiiAUAX IvACIXU. .Melbourne, February 10. file lirst foricit* leaves 54 horses in Hie Xi wmarket Handicap and 40 in the Australian Cup. Nothing much of importance- has dropped out, except perhaps Monobel, 'lulkeroo and Alawa from the Cup.

EG MONT MEKTiXU, Tile Egmont Racing Club had perfect weather yesterday for the first day's racing of the summer meeting on the llawera racecourse. Tho track, lawns, and enclosures generally were in perfect order for tin* meeting, and a vcrv enjoyable day's sport was provided. The attendance was huge, fully three huuI dred ahead of htsl year's, 'and probably a record, Investments were good, £7:jul for the day, as against £.">483 on the lirst day of last year's meeting. The investment of £1042 on the Egmont Cup constituted a record ior any one race in the history of the club. The racing I throughout the day was good, and the I stewards had not a single protest to deal i with. Mr, C. O'Connor must be uom--1 plimented upon the success which at- | tended his starting. One accident marj red the pleasure of the day. In Liio j Whareroa Hurdles, bagatelle struck a i i hurdle aiid fell. The rider, Hurle, sus/ 1 taincd a slight ankle sprain, but the i mare broke a fetlock ami had to be destroyed. Sixteen bookmakers plied : their calling, paying fees of Cir> 10s each. There was so.jc aoiihle during the latter part of the day, when one of the legalised layers of odds refused to pay out on a double. The mont of the meeting was all that could be wished. The Egmont Racing Club has a set of stewards and officials who know how to cater for owners and 'publie alike, and in Mr. J. A. Turton the club has a secretary who has all th|</ necessary information and details of the working at his finger-tips; so that yesterday all things worked together to the desired end. The tfawera Borough Band, under Conductor Cnvin, played a fine programme of music on the lawn during the afternoon, including the contest selection, "Songs of Northern Scotland." Mr. J. P. Keen conducted the luncheon and afternoon tea booths, and Mr. J. Biggins the licensed booth. The following are details of the racing: Flying Handicap, or lflOsovs.; second horse 20sovs., and third horse fwovsf out of stakes. Six furlongs.

Mr. C. A. Monckton's br. g. Longner (The Oliicer—Handsome Jack mare), 4 years, 7.2 (T. Carroll) 1 Mr. J. George's u. g. WailiuKa (San Fran—Lea), (i years, 7.0. (It. Young) 2 Mr. S. K. Cooper's cli. g. Sir Artegal (Stepniak—Britoniart), 3 years, 7.12 (A. Oliver) .. 3 Also started: Tiptoe (T. Jones) 8.5, Lady Menschikoil' (j. Clarebun) 8.3, Goldea Eagle (It. Hatch) 7.11. lloyal Eagle was made favourite. After some little difficulty with Tiptoe and Lady Menscliikoff at the post, the start/jr sent away the field well bunched. The horses ran together for about a furlong, and then Golden Eagle, Sir Artegal, and Lady Menschikoff put a little distance between them and the rest. Along the back the field stretched out, but upon entering the straight it had been closed by the advent of l,ongner and Tiptoe. All the way up the straight the horses appeared to lie racing close together, with Longner gradually drawing away from Waihukn. Golden Eagle was fourth. A close finish. Time, lmin. 15 1-asec.

Mere Mere Hack Flat. Handicap of | SOsovs.; second horse to receive 1U! sovs., and the third hor.se usovs. from the stakes. Fire furlongs. Mr. Ross Alien'* ch. c. Courier (Advance —Brown Spec), 3 years 7.8 (A. Oliver) .. .. 1 Mr. Wareroa Kin gfs ch. m. Flying Wind (Muskerrv —Poataniwiw), 5 years (Column) .. 2 Mr. M. Roberts' b. g. Langshan (Haere colt —Lady Angus), aged, 7.11 (J. Clareburt) .. •> Also started: Whetumarama (W Young) 0.7, Tanekaha (\V. Rose) 8.11, Burton (C. Jenkins) 8.0, Hydraulic (\V. Price) B.3,'Jnahu (A. Scott) 7.12, Shannon Lass (R. Hatch) 7.12, Muskerado (B. Deeley) 7.11, Mulga Bill (T. Jones) 7.11, Faida (A. Wilson) 7.2, Taupo (W. Mackev) 7.2, Valentine \t». Gilbert) 7.1. Red Wing {T. Carroll) 7.0, Sedgemo<»r (11. Young) 7.0. Courier was made favourite, W. Burton next in demand. The large lield was started well, except that Sedgemoor was left, and never got in among the rest. La'iigslmn audi Flying Wind were the-first to show in front, with Inaha and Mulga Bill next, and they kept in the van until the turn into the straight was reached. Here Courier, who had been lying bt a handy position, challenged the iead'ers, and won by a length from Flying Wind, with Langshan close up. Time, lmin. 2 3-ssec.

Whareroa Hurdles. Handicap of 140 sovs., second horse m receive 20sovs. and third horse osovs. from the stakes. One mile and a half. Mr. G. Smith's br. g. Xavier (Taxman—Capucine) aged, 10,0 (M. McConnell) .. .. 1 Mr. Fl. Jackman's br. g. Paparolii (Papakura—Rongotea), o years, 11.13 (W. ioung) .. 2 Mr. J. Maher's b. g. Prospector (Gold Reef—Dazzle), aged, 11.10 (J. Lyford) .. .. li Also started: Lull (C. Cress) 12.1, Tonderghie (M. Campbell) il.lj, Okaihau (M. McKinnon) 0.5, Climax (C. Cochrane) 51.4, Bagatelle (W. llurle) !).0, Black Banner (R. MeGreg, i j 9.0. l'aparehi was the first to show out, with telle nest. After the first hurdle the order of the leaders was Bagatelle, l'ajiarehi, Climax, and Xavier. Black lianner struck the second hurdle badly. At the stand hurdle the position was unchanged, except that Prospector made a rim from the back into fifth place. Bagatelle came down at the hurdle atl the back of the course, una Afivier ran up to first place, Climax following, but only temporarily. The three placed horses were leading at the grandstand hurdle, Xavier winning with something to spare. Time, 2ntin. 4tt 2-ssec. Ohawe Haek Hurdles. Handicap of SOsovs., second horse to receive 1 Osovs. | and the third horse osovs. from the stakes. One mile and a half. Messrs. Gieson and Shannon's r. in. Maidi (Handsome Jack— Ruby), aged, 11.10 (E. Abbott) 1 Mr. A. E. Tucker's cli. m. Chase Mali (Chasseur —Mabl, li years, 0.2 (W. Campbell) .. 2 Mr. O. George's b. in. Somali Sylvia Park—Frisgarina). aged. 0.7 IC. Cochrane) .. .. I)

Also ran: Mikotahi (C. Cress) 0.11, Carlyle (11. McKinnon) 0.0, and Montague (Morriss) 0.0. Montague got the worst of the start. Carlyle, Chase Mab. and Maidi were early to the fore, and made the running for the greater part of tile distaiif-e, which soon developed into a processional all'air. In the straight Somali made an ell'ort; and galloped into third place, well behind the first and second. Time, 2min. 40i/,sec. Ladies' Purse Hack, of fiflsovs.; second horse to receive lOsovs. out of tlnf stakes. For horses that liave never won a race on the Hat at time of startini;. One mile. Weight 10.7. Gentlemen riders.

Mr. S. McGuinirc.-s' hlk. c. Rohepotae (Wes| mere Lady Fisher), 4 years (A. Mitchell) 1 Mr. O. George's b. f. Forward (Advance—Sou'-Wester mare). 3 years (0. George) .. .. i Mr, 11. Alexander's br. g.

AVhimper (Wonderland —\\ hisjier), 0 years (A. .T. O'Driscoll) '1 Also started: Sylvia Maid (C. flout). Marathon (W. Hammond). Bedrock (K. Kirkwood), Andover (Dr. Paget), Royal Youngster (W. Audrey). With the exception of Bedrock every competitor secured a fine start. Early in the race Rohcpotae's colors were seen in the van, and he was never headed. I'pon Ilia first- showing out he was attended by Marathon. Whimper, Sylvia Maid>| anil Andover, in that order. Royal Youngster made a spurt at five furlongs and a little later Whimper tried to overhaul the favorite. Forward was rattled along in the straight, and ousted Whimper from second place, but there was no chance of catching Rohepotac, who won by four lengths. Time, linin' 48 2-ssee.

EGMONT CUP HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.- second horse to receive SI) sovs. and 1 lie third hors" 10 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a-lialf. , Mr. 15. C. Wallace's br g Ngapuka (Soult—Paulina). 4vrs, 7.7 (B. Deelcv) ' Mr. A. Robertson's ch g Kilmarnock (Sa. Paul ), syrs, 7.2 (F. Colman) 2 Mr. ,T. (Jcorge's b g Paritutu Castor —Yattaghan), aged, 7.13 (C. Jenkins) Also started: Bonrrasiiue (Wilson), 8.0, Lvrist (T. Jones) 7.11, Glemillin (A. Oliver)7lo, Nova (R. Young) 6.9. Kilmarnock was a little slow to move, h w t otherwise the start was excellent.

Very soon Uourrasque's color* were soon in the load, followed closely by Xga'puka. Lyrist find Kilmarnock, in the order named. After covering a couple of furlongs, Tiourrasque dropped back to third place, and tilonullin and Paritutu headed the field. Entering the straight the first lime Clenulliu was leading Paritutu second, and Ngapuka third, tile latter being full of running. Hourvas<jue again moved up to .second place, iunl -Vov.i took lifth. At the hack Xgapuka put in a fine run, and at three furlongs from home ..ivupieil seeond phu\\ Xgapuka led into the straight, with Glemillin Paritutu and Kilmnr-noi-k in the next places. Kilmarnock made a line spun. Iml ii was timed a little late, and he tiaisned a good length behind live favorite, Paritutu riinnhig a close third. Time, 2min MTsec. Hack Produce Stakes, of ]lO sovs. Xomination of winner. 21) sovs.; first horse, liOsovs,; second horse, 20 i sors; third horse, 10 scv*. For three-vear-olds. Derby weights. For colts, geldings, and fillies that have never won a race, and are not nominated or have not, been nominated for any race (hack or hunter races excepted). ' One mile.

Mr. T. Ilikaka's b. h. Waihi (St. Paul—Thirlemere), :J years, S.IO (C. Jenkins) .. 1 Mr. 0. FT. Gibson's cli. g. Cornneted {Coronet—Kau Kan;, ;j years, 8.0 (S. Cochrane) .. 2 Mr. S. S. Messina's b. g. Waitoto (Conqueror—Waipuna), 3 years (W. TI. McKay) .. 3 Also started: Wliana (li. Hatch) 8.."), Dolce (T. Trask) 8.5. From a splendid start Dolce, Waiari, and Waitoto made the running. Waiare and Waitoto exchanged places along the back, Waitoto eventually racing up to Dolce and making it a ncek-awneck contest foi a furlong or so. Waiari got command as the straight was entered, and Coro neted came along smartly, Dolce falling away beaten. For the last stretch the pace was a cracker, Jenkins forcing Waiari along in front of the fast sprint* ing Ooronetert and making the most ex- j citing finish day. Waipapa Hack Hat, a handicap ot 80sovs.. second horse to receive lOsovs. from the stakes. Minimum weight 7st. Seven furlongs.

Mr. 0. Castle's 1). c. Cleniora (St. Clements—Ora), 3 years, 7.8 (L. Wilson) 1 Mr. L. Pascal's br. g. Flingol (Musketry—Lady Isabella), 5 •• years, 8.11 (C. Jenkins) .. 2 Mr. J*. Laviner's b. in. Astraefi (l)iiystar—Recherche), 4 years, S.!> (W. Raynor) .. ' .. 3" Also started: Billow (H. Deelcy) J. 9, Paul (0. Price) 7.!), Recreation (0. Price) 7.5, Anemone (K. Column) 7.8, Shining Star (T. Jones) 7.!>, Denis (R. Hatch) 7.!>, Newport (It. Gilchrist) 7.0. Some little trouble was given at the barrier, but eventually the start was effected in excellent style. Clftnora forged to the front, Astraea, Recreation, and Denis filling the next places. Denis and riinjjot took a hand at a-.i early stage, and shot into the second and third places respectively, and in this order the greater portion of the distance was covered, Paul making a fine run about the five furlongs post. The order when the straight was reached was Astraea, Flingot, Clemorn, and Newport, and ,after an exciting race Cleniora won by a couple of lengths. Time, lmin. 29 1-t) see,

TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Ha worn. Last Night. Norma-nby Welter, one mile—Stayboy 0.9, Sir "Artegal 0.4, Waikaraka 8.10. Mallet and Astraea 8.2, Rillow 8.0. Atkinson Memorial, otto mile anil a quarter —Xgapuka 8.7, Wait a pit 8.1, Paritutu 7.13. Kilmarnock 7.0, Tiptoe 7.5.

Kltham Hurdles, one mile ami threequarters—Xavier 10.13. Paparaehi 10 S. fonderghie 0.7, Okinawa 0.1. Waimnte. Handicap, .six furlongs—

Lad'v MettschikofT 8.0. Onlden Eagle 7.0. Waipaka 7.3. Immolation 7.5. Wailmka 7.4, Toneka fi.l3. Okaiawa Hurdles, one mile a"nd a half -Climax 10.0, Black Banner 10.2. Somali 0.8. Mikotahi 0.7. Chase Mal> O.fi. Whimper 0.1. Montague 0.0. Farmers' Plate, one mile and a distance—'Whetumarama and Maidi 11.12. Mikotalvi 11.1, Recreation 10.(1. Red Star 10.4, Paul and Mistress 10.3. Denis 10.1. P;'(ij(moor and Silva 10.0. Tnaha Hack, six furlongs—Tancliahn fl.B, Courier 8.7, Clemora and Waiari 8.5. Burton 8.2, Hydraulic 8.0. Mulga Bill. Uohepotae, ami Flying Wind 7.7, Tnaln and Shannon Las? T.fl, Shining Star 7.3. Sylvia Maid. Royal Youngster and Kaponga 7.0.