SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 274, 28 December 1909, Page 4

SPORTING.

TARANAKI J.C. CHRISTMAS MEETING.

FIRST DAY.

The Christmas meeting of the Taranaki Jockey Club opened .yesterday in ■ beautiful weather. The course was in splendid condition and the new lawns and appointments were looking at their best. There was an attendance equal io tliy best of previous years and investments on the tote snowed an increase of £ll4 over last year, the figures being £6115 compared with £5!)9!) 10s. IV inside public were loud in their praises of the improvements, which considerably added i'o the enjoyment of the day's sport. The racing throughout tile Say was interesting, unmarred by accident. The only protest was in the First Scurry, a protest being entered against Hay 'Paul on the ground that the horse's connections were on the forfeit list. The stakes and investments were impounded, and the protest is to be decided at 0.30 this morning. The arrangements of the secretary and ollieials worked with the utmost smoothncsß. The Tnrniinki {iarrison Band discoursed an enjoyable programme of music throughout the afternoon. Results: HUATOKI PLATE, of 50 sovs., second horse 5 suvs. from the stakesSeven furlongs. Mr, G. A. Downs' br m Tsushima (Mahaki—Tauiaruru), 4yr», 8.9 (Brereton) 1 Mr. C. Mumby's ch g Sandy Paul (St. Paul—.Mystery Maid), 3yrs, 7.13 (C. Pearcc) 2 Sir. E. Lucena's b m Scarlet Woman (Daystar—Literature), oyrs, 8.11 (C. Jackson) 3 Also started: Silva 0.0 (C. Cochrane., Kaitangata 8.0 (W. Raincr), Prancer 7.13 (Milne), Ued Lupin 7.13 (T. Jones), Emblem 7.11 (W. Price). Silva was hung up in the barrier owing to one side acting badly, and lost a dozen lengths. Emblem, after giving consider, able trouble, shot out and led along the back. Entering the straight Tsushima wag in front, and won after a goud race with Sandy Paul. Time, limn 33 2-ssec. STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of SO sovs., second horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. ..Ir. B. Nicholl's b g Starboard (Daystar—Gipsy Queen), 4yrs, 7.12 (C. Pearce) 1 Mr. F. C. Faber's ch g Overtime (Musketry—Leonessa), oyrs, 8.11 (W. Price) 2 Mr. A. C. Lynch's ch m Bed Wing Sylvia Park—Explosion), 4yrs, 7.7 (M. Fraser) 3 Also started: Dolce 8.11 (A. Gray>, Te Koti 8.3 (R. Milne), To Waharoa 7.10 (F. Holmes), Queen's Prize 7.0 (C. CosBey). Starboard and Red Wing got away and led the field alternately along the Back. Overtime moved up approaching the bend into the straight, with Dolce in attendance. Once in the straight Starboard clapped on the pace, Red Wing responding gamely. Overtime came fast in front of the stand, and beating Red Wing got within a length and a-half of Starboard, Red Wing half a length away. Time, lmin 16 4-ssec. LADIES' PURSE HACK HANDICAP, of 05 sovs., second horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. (Gentlemen riders). One mile. Mr. W. Lile's b m Miss Park (Sylvia Park—Friskerina), aged 10.0 (Ci. Clow) .. 1 Mr. O. George's b m Forward (Ad-vance—Sou'-Wester mare), 4yrs, 10.5 (O. George) 2 Mr. A. Lynch's br m Life (Westmere—Fish Lass), 6vrs, 10.0 (11. Matthews) .". .. ..3 Also started: Spontaneous 10.0 (S. Mcßae), Ladv Lupin 10.7 (B. O'Dris coll), The Riever 10.1 (A. Greaves), T> matekokiri 10.0 (Dr. Paget), Roulite 10.0( A. Mitchell), Lora Lea 10.0 (C. Brough). Miss Park, on the rails, shot out, with Forward next and Lady Lupin third. Hiss Park improved her position along the back, and led into the straight by two lengths from Forward, maintaining the position with ease to the judge's box. Life came fast at the finish and got within a head of Forward. Lady Lupin was fourth. Time, lmin 4!l sec."

FIRS! HANDICAP HACK HURDLES, of CO fovs., sec i:o horse 10 sots. from thr stakes. One mile .in I » half. Mr. H. Clehtml's eh g Golden Glow (Saracen—Jennctte), ayrs, 10.2

F. F. Flvnn) .. .. ".. Mr. .1. Beldon's b g Maratoa (.Mala tua—York mare), iyra (W. Wil-

Hams) 2 Mr. C. Matthews ch g Drudgery (Wcstniere Doinistiquc), a jrcil, H.lO (E. Copestakc) .. .. 3 Also started: Recreation 9.5 (T. Jones). Recreation moved off, but Golden Glow led over the lirst jump. Drudgery joined issue and (lew over tie next hurdle in the lead, which he increased, and led Golden Glow five lengths out of the straight, Maratoa three lengths behind. At the throe furlong post, Golden Glow put in a fast run, and quickly settled the. issue, getting home without effort by two lengths from the favorite, Maratoa, Drudgery three lengths away. Time, liiiin 40sec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 120 sovs., second 20 sovs. and third 5 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Mr. 11. Eva's b g Bismarck (Uhlan —Ravcnant), Gyre, 7.0 (J. Kva) .. 1 Mr. G. Clareburt's b in Ladv Meusohikoff (Menschikoff—Sister Frances) 7.10 (J. Clareburt) > Mr. R. Narellcs' blk m Shannon Lass (Mcrriwee—The Shannon), 7.0 (W. Price) 3

Also started: Timothy li.D (M. Frascr), Silva 6.7 (F. Holmes). Shannon off smartly, with Bism.v.vk at the back. Passing the -post the Jtist time Timothy led from Shannon Law, the field close up. At the six furlong post the order was Timothy, Silva, Shannon La6s, but Silva took chnrge shortly after. At the bottom of the bark stretch, lady Menschikoff joined issue with the leaders and was quickly in front, leading into the straight. It looked all over, till Bismarck was se-:i coming with a terrific rush on the outside, and he quickly established a clear lead, winning handsomely by two lengths, Shannon Lass a length awav. The win was a popular one. Time, 2niiu 11 2-osee.

FIRST WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 65 sovs., second horse 10 sovs.

| from the stake. Seven furlongs. Mr. W. Spier's b g Kaiwaka (St. Clements—Foulshot mare), 9.2 (W. Price) 1 Mr. A. C. Lynch's ch m Red Wing (Svlvia Park—Explosion), 4yrs, 9.5 (C. Cochrane) 2 Mr. B. Xieholl's b g Starboard (Daystar— Gipsy Queen), 4yrs, 10.7 (C. Pearce) .. .. * .. .. 3 Also started: Taul 9.5 (J. Barlow;, Mikotnhi 10.0 (A. Mitchell), Lantern 9.2 (W. Raynes). From a good start, Red Wing led from Kaiwaka, the same order being maintained along the back, with Lantern third, and Mikotahi in the rear. Starboard commenced to move up on the outside going out of the back, and entering the straight the order was Red Wing. Kaiwaka, Starboard. The for. mer was unable to stall off Kaiwaka's challenge, and lost by a neck, Starboard a length behind. Time, lmin 32sec.

FIRST HACK SCURRY STAKES, of 50 sovs., second 5 sovs. from the stake. Five furlongs. Mr. R. Johnson's b g Bay Paul (St. Paul—Evening Star), oyrs, 8.0 (J. Rhodes) 1 Mr. F. C. MierVj cU g Overtime (Musketry—Leonessa), ovrs, 9.0 (W. Price) .. .. ",. ..a Mr. T. Bowen's b!k m Lady Heroine Conqueror—Hokoinai), syrs, 9.0 (C. Cochrane) .. '.. ..3 Also started: St. Tarra 8.0 (O'Suliivan), Silver Fox 8.0 (P. McKoyJ, Kairoa 8.0 (C. Pearce), ISillington 8.0 (C. Jackson), Overdraft 8.0 (T. Jones). Th 3 latter was hung up in the tapce and returned to the paddock. From an otherwise good despatch, Bay Paul and Lady Heroine led the field 'to halfway up the straight, when Overtime, who had been locked out, came fast on the inside and headed Lady Heroine. Wen

by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, lniiu 4 2-ssec. A protest was lodged against Bay Paul on the ground that the horse's connections were on the forfeit list. The stakes and investments were impounded till enquiry at 7.30 last night, when decision was further adjourned till 11.30

this morning. FLYING HANDICAP (open), of SO sovs., second 10 sovs. from tho stakes. Six furlongs.

Mr. R. J. Patterson's b ui Wee Trinket (Westmere—Evening Star), 0

yrs, 7.0 (J. Eva) .. .. '.. 1 Mr. W. Wither's br g Lethean (Lethe—l 'ruiL'c Cole mare), aged,

7.7 (J. Luxton) 2 Mr. R. Barlow's b g Cyrene (Cyrenian—Chic), aged, 8.5 (P."Jones) .. 3 Also started: Golden Eagle 0.0 (C. Cochrane), Te Puia 7.13 (M. Frascr), Showman 7.3 (Coleman). Golden Eagle gave a good deal of trouble at the post, hut eventually got the best of a go.jj start with ' Cyrene. Entering the straight Golden Eagle had a slight lead from Wee Trinket, Lethean and Cyrene, and a capital race ensued down the straight, Wee Trinket, well ridden by Jack Eva, winning by half a length. Golden Eagle was chopped out and finished fourth. Time, lniin 10 4-ssec.

TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Fitzrov Hack, seven furlongs—Bay Paul and Tsushima 0.0, Scarlet Woman 8.4, Life 7.9, Lady Lupin 7.7, Prancer 7.7, Kaitangata 7J, The Reiver 7.7. Electric Hack, five furlongs—Over-' time 9.0, Te Roti 7.12, Emblem 7.5, Overdraft 7.0, Hinekorangi 7.0. Slimmer Hack, six furlongs—Kaiwaka 7.12, Red Wing 7.12, Timothy 7.12, Te Roti 7.U, Valentine 7.0.

Hack Hurdles, one'mile and a-half— Golden Glow 11.0, Drudgery 9.10, Mar.v toa 9.5, Recreation 9.0. New -Plymouth Handicap, one mileLady Menschikof)' 8.2, Cyrene 8.2, Uhlando 7.12, Lethean 7.10, Shannon Lass 7.9, Te Puia 7.8. Wee Trinket 7.8, Showman 7.0. Second Welter, one mile—Starlin-.i'd 9.12, Astraea 9.9, Tarn Glen 9.1). Jls> Park 8.13, Silva 8.12, Mikotahi 8.10, Life 8.3, Paul 8.2, Highden 8.1, Lantern 8.0. Farewell Handicap, six furlongsGyrene 8.8. Kareroa 8.5, Ladv Menschikorr 83, Lefliean 7.13, Wee Trinket 7.13. Dolce 7.7.

STRATFORD ACCEPTANCES AND GENERAL ENTRIES.

Tariki Welter, seven furlongs—Tn.n Glen 9.9, Mikotahi 9.7, Rohepotac 9.5, Paul 9.4, Shining Star 9.2, Maggie Paul 9.2, Silva 8.11, Lady Lupin 8.9, Spontaneous 8.8, Scarlet Woman 8.8, Tin s'hima 5.7, St. Helena 8.7, Bay Paul B.T. Miss Park 5.7.

Stratford Cup Handicap, one mile and one furlong—Tip Toe 9.0, Cyrene 7.13, Ladv MeuschikolT 7.13, Shannon Lass 7.9, Lethean 7.8, Astraea 7.3, Wee Trinket 7.0. Midliirst Hack, one mile. Astraea 8.11, Timothy 8.3, Tain Glen 7.13, Mikotahi 7.10, To Wahnroa 7.7, Redwing 7.7, Shining Star 7.4, Silva 7.1, Tsushima 0.10, Sandy Paul (1.10, Miss Park 0.10.

Ohura Hurdles, one mile and a-lwll.— Whimper 10.9, Golden Glow 10.8, Recreation 9.11, Drudgery 9.11, Paul 9.10, Anemone 9.8, Kaiwaka 9.2, Marutoa 9.0, Utiku 9.0, Gunstock 9.0.

Flying Handicap, six furlongs—Golden Eagle 9.0, Kareroa 8.8, Cyrene 8.8, Lethean 8.3, Dolce 8.3.

Railway Handicap, six. furlongs.—l'< Roti 8.8, Starboard 7.1.1, Te Wsiliiron 7.12. Redwing 7.11, Rohepotac 7.9. Nuk'ihau 7.7, Lady Heroine 7.5, Overdraft 7.5. Queen's Prize 7.0, Billington 7.0, Spontaneous 0.13, Bay Paul 0.11, Miss Park 6.11.

Borough Stakes, four and a-half furlongs.—St. Tarra, Patriotic. Wai Rose, St. Venton, Red Lupin, Lady Norma, Ngatiraunui, Speedy Meg. Niiknliau, Stewardess, Miss (iift, Royal Youngster, St. Arnard, Prancev, Waihapa, Contralto, Hinekorangi, Whana, Royal Stir, St. Prior, Laura Lea.

Farmers' Pinto., one mile— I'tiku, 'IV matekirikiri, Makiilm, Grey Kagle, Flying Cloud, Tlie Keiver, Kanroa, Forward, Brooklands, Voea, liillington, Master Lotlie, Royal Youngster. Howler. Headlight. Cardill' Stakes, four and a-lialf furlongs.—Patriotic, W'ai liose. St. \"entnn. Golden Dream, lied Lupiii. St. Tarra. Voea, Speedy Meg, Stewardess, Miss Gift. Royal Youngster. SI. Anmrd. Pranccr, Howler, White Seal. CmiHalio. ■St. Helena, Hinekorangi, Whana, St. Prior, Laura Lea, Solemn.