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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 387, 12 May 1910, Page 3

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'EGMONT RACING CLUB. WINTER MEETING. The weather conditions were anytning but promising yesterday morning for the opening day of the Egmont Racing Club's popular 'winter fixture. Heavy rains bad fallen in the few days previous, and it was feared that the course would be very heavy. In this particular-, and also in regard to the weather, the Club and the public experienced a pleasing disappointment The turf was firm and capital for racing. The weatiier cleared early, and only one slight shower marred the pleasure of the meeting. The steps taken by the fclub to popularise the meeting had the* effect of bringing together a very numerous gathering from all parts of Taranalri, and the attendance was better than on the first day of the winter meeting of 1909. The fields were consistently large throughout, and Mr. O'Connor had no enviable task in despatching them, the horses being pressed close together at the start and occupying the whole width of the course. The starter proved equal to the occasion, however, and only in the second race was a horse snot to the front out of the tapes. The starting was undoubtedly a capital feature of a capitally conducted meeting. Winners were hard to pick. It was a day for surprises, and there were several, two big dividens being declared. Not a single accident marred the pleasure of the day's sport. The sum of £4985 was put through the totalisator, the largest investment being on the last race Fifteen bookmakers plied their calling. The Manaia Brass Band played a splendidly selected programme, and several of the pieces were rendered with unusual skill, under Conductor Cosbrook. Mr. Tarton, the club's secretary, and his staff, had everything right up to the minute, and there was no hitch in the conduct of the gathering. The following are the details of the racing:—

TONGAHOE HANDICAP HURDLES, of 80 govs; second horse 10 sovs out ot the stakes. Over six flights of hurdles. A mile and a half. Mr. J. F. Pettie's br g Continuance (Salbretache—Chibouk), 4yrs, 110 (G. Jones) A Mr. D. Barry's b m Nicotine (St. Clements—Rau Rau), Cyrs, 9.10 (F. Flynn) 2 Mr. H. Cameron's blk g Kauroa (Captain Webb—Sassafras), Gyrs. 9.11 (C. Cochrane) 3 Also started: Nightmare (E Abbott) 10.7, Climax (A. Gray) 10.6, Claremont (Brereton) 10.5, Waitapu (A. O'Driscoll) 10.4, Chase Mab (Pritchard) 9.6, The Leader (R. Edwards) 9.5, Beeline (J. Lvford) 90. Scratched: Paisano, Paritutu, Lochguard, Arc Light, Toddy, Lothair. The large, field was soon got in line, and a fine start was effected. Chase Mab showed out first, Waitapu, Beeline and The Leader racing next in order. Continuance soon replaced Chase Mab, and was in front at the end of the first furlong. Then Nicotine took the lead and was well in front as the horses came, into the straight the first, time. The St. Clements mare had a big lead at the stand, Continuance and Beeline coming next. At six furlongs Nicotine was still away ahead, Continuance leading by a fair break from the favorite Kauroa and Beeline, and going strong. At thelmck The Leader was seen to fall away: doming but of the back the order was the same The next hurdle saw the field'closing up, Continuance making a big bid to overhaul Nicotine. The' latter still led into the straight, but was chased closely by Continuance and Kauroa, with Waitapu and Nightmare next. The Hawke's Bay horse, who was the public's second fancy, had too much left in him and assumed the lead halfway up the straight, winning by a couple of lengths from Nicotine, with Ka'tiroa three lengths away third. Time, 2min 53 4rssec.

TAWHITI SCURRY, of 50 sovs; second horse, to receive 5 sovs out of the stakes.' Maidens Sat., winners 9s!t. Five furlongs. Mr. C. Mumbv's eh g Sandy Paul (St Paul—Mystery Maid), 3yrs, 8.0 (H. Gray) .." 1 Mr. E. Hastie's 1> g Twinkle (Daystar —Natator mare) ,syrs, 9.0 2 Mr. W. Palliser's ,b g St. Toney (St Clements—Ladv of the Lake), 4yrs, 8.0 ~.* 3 Also started: Blend (S. Reid) 9.0, Sea Wind (H. Tait) 8.0, Kairoa (J. Roche) 8.0, St Myrtle (R. Barlow) 8.0, Ngatihana (M." Fraser) 8.0, Lady Loo (B. Deeley) 8.0, Moutoa Girl (A. Neill) 8.0, Miss Paul (W. Colman) 8.0, Lady Mars ■(J. Colnmn) 80. Silver Spur (W. Bennett) 8.0. Patriotic (Monk) S.O, Old Maid (F. Colman) 8.0, Red Lupin (Ryan) 8.0, Dover Straits (E. Lowe) 8.0. Scratched: Leahora, Golden Loop, Bow Bells, Ladv Doris, Nukuhau, Contralto, Jack Pin, Clorinda, Cheshire, Myth Star, Stourton, Oilskin, Serenity, Pluie d'Or, Silver Fox, Tamakoa.

There were eighteen starters, and Blend was made the favorite Sandy Paul and Twinkle took the lead from start to finish, Blend chasing them until the straight was reached. Here St. Toney came with a rush and took third place". But for rounding the bend very wide he might have trouble the leaders. Time, lmin 6sec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 75 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Mr. E. Jack-man's (jun.) br g Repeat (Renown—Tattle), 4yrs, 7.6 (R. George) J Mr. Ross Allen's ,br in Attention

(Advance—Good Luck), 4yrs, 8.0 (C. Jenkins) •. 2 Mr. W. Elliot's b g Kanewara (Sylvia Park-Phyllis), syrs, 7.13 (H. Gray) 3 Also started: Golden Loop (R. Barlow) 9.0, Valentine (L. Nodder) 8.8, Timothy (Ryan) 7.11, Voea (Colman) 7.8. Plantation (J. Eva) 7.1, Rangiwhetu (Holmes) 7.t, St. Prior (R, Gilbert) 7.0, Charge (B. Deeley) 7.0, Miss Alba (11. Batten) 7.0. Scratched: Amibrosian, Leahora, Beacon, The Riever. The blue jacket of Kanewarn's rider was first to the fore. At the end of a couple of furlongs the order was—Kanewara. Repeat. Miss Alba and Attention. Valentine narrowly escaped falling twice in the race. Coming into the straight Kanewara, Repeat. Valentine and Miss' Alba came close together, and a splendid race ensued in the straight, interest being added by the splendid run of Attention on the outside into second place. AVon by a good neck, with tlirop-qi'P.rtprs of a length between second mul third. Time, lmin 18 4-ssec. McRAE MEMORIAL STAKES (open) of 100 sovs; second horse ~o receive 10 sovs from the stakes; and the third horse 5 sovs out of the stakes. One mile and a distance. Mr. G. Morris' br g Marton (Malaohi —Flintlock mare). 4yrs, 7.11 (W. I Ryan) 1

Mr. T. F. Goddard's blk g Mulga Bill ! (Mcrriwee—Gipsy Queen), syrs, 7.5 j (Monk) 2 Mr. A. Rider's ch g Research (Re- j nown—Searchlight), oyrs, 7.0 (S. | Eeid) 3 Also started: Manapouri (B. Deeley); 5.13, Lethaan (W. Price) 8.10, Clemora! (H. Grav) 8.6, John (C. Jenkins) 8.3,' Lady Mensehikoff (T. Lowe) 8.2, Good-j win "Park (R. Young) 7.13, Uhlando (J. Eva) 7.10, Maharanui (F. Holmes) 7.5. ,AU started. A splendid race was effected, the horses jumping off almost as one. Before the stand 'was reached Mulga Bill had forged into foremost place, with John and Maharanui following. At the six furlong post Mulga Bill was improving his position, but Maharanui and Clemora had taken the second and third places, John lying fourth and Manapouri last. At the end of anouier couple of furlongs Maharanui had headed the held, but Mulga Bill held on close, Clemora galloping well, with John and Marton next, Goodwin Park last. Entering the straight Monk had brought Mulga Bill into the lead again. Marton had moved into second place, and Clemora and Research came next. Marton j and Mulga Bill fought out a very ex-j citing race, the former just getting home, and Research coming fast on the) outside into third place, a short length away. Goodwin Park was "absolutely." Time, 2.2. LAMES' PURSE HANDICAP, of 50 sovs; second horse 10 sovs out of '. ae stakes. Minimum weight 10.7. Gentlemen riders. One mile. Mr. B. T. Bennett's b g St. Lumsden (St. Paul—"Vanguard mare), syrs, 10.7 (C. Brewer) 1 Mr, T. Carson's ch g Nero (NestorAustralian mare), aged, 10.9 (W. Audrev) 2 Mr. T. Cameron's b g Te Whetu (Daystar-Mercia), syrs, 10.8 (Bevanj Also started: Reumac (0. Hammond) 12.1, Liquid Air (W. Bright) 11.9, Kanewara (W. Hundley) 11.5, Handsome: Paul (C. Brough) 11.2, Lochguard (Clout) 11.0, Envoy (A. McDonald) 11.0, j Tiruamea (A> Best) 1.1.0, Golden Glow! (F. Higginson) 11.0, Bon Cyr (C. Campion) 10.9, Serenity (H.Matthews) 10.9,' Stevens (C. Graham) 10.7, Stariike (vW Slieehan) 10.7, Machine Oil (W. Matthews) 10.7, Stewardess (L. Vallance) 10.7, Silver Bomb (O'Driscoll) 10.7. | Scratched: Nightmare, Howler, Plantation, Mahonui, Welcome, Mahakaw [Makahau]. The starter sent his 'field away **pi- j tally, very little if any advantage being: gained as" the tapes rose. The first to| show in front was Stewardess,-with Te' Whetu and Kanewarra in attendance. Along the back Te Whetu and Kariewarra exchanged places, and St. L.ims-' den moved into fourth .place as the field strung out. Stewardess led out. of, the iback stretch, but was beaten he-J fore the horses turned for home. The first to enter the straight was Kanewarra, Serenity racing close up, and Te Whetu and Stewardess occupying the next places. It was anybody's race in the straight. St. Lumsden came like a whirlwind and galloped into first plac, and was chased home by Nero, who emerged from the ruck for the first) time. Won by about a length and a half, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 57 2-ssec. I

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 75 sovs; : second horse 10 sovs out of the stakes. Five furlongs. Mr. J. F. Pettie's b g Stourton (Bir-kenhead-T-Roie), 3yrs, 7.0 (B. Deeley) 1 Mr. S. Brereton's eh i Hinekorangi (Sylvia Park—Kohina), 4yrs, 7.13 (F. Colman) 2 Mr. T.. Kiiaika's ch g Nukuhau (St. Paul—Maria), 4yrs, 8.0 (H. Gray) 3 Also started: Valentine (L. Nodder) 8.9, Leallnora (W. Ryan) 8.6, Contralto (C. Jenkins) 8.3, Starboard (C. Pearce) 8.1, Bow Bells (W. Price) 7.10, Apollina.ris (H. Tait) 7.8, Prancer (E.'Lowe) 7.8, Twinkle (F. Holmes) 7.5, Whana (Bennett) 7.5, Sandy Paul (R. Young) 7.2, Sea Wind (A. Ward) 7.0, Clemsein (W. Young) 7.0, Silver Fox (J. Eva) 7.0. Scratched: Golden Loop, Blend, Ambergris, Lady Loo. Stourton was made a hot favorite, carrying fully a fourth of the investments in a field of sixteen. An even start was effected. The first to emerge from the crowd were Nukuhau, Contralto and Stourton, in that order. They soon strung out, and at the entrance to the straight Hinekorangi was in command. He looked all over a winner, but Stourton, ridden splendidly by Deeley, worsted him in the gallop (home, win-' ning by a length, witii Nukuhau a length away third. | WAIHI HANDICAP, of 75 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes; one mile. , j Mr. W. Lovett's b h Shining' Star (Daystar—Prioress), 4yrs, 7.G (B. 1 • Mr. F. Preston's ch f Ambrosian (St. Ambrose —Neva), 3yrs, 8.5 (C. Jenkins) 2 Mr. Wm. Thompson's b m Queen's Prize (Daystar —War Medal), syrs, 7.5 (R. Holmes) . x | Also started: Tarn' Glen (N. Kyan) I 8.0, Roval I'oungster (L. Nodder) 7.11,' Beacon" (F. Colman) 7.10, Petrobus (H.j Tate) 7.5, Waimoko (R. Young) 7.3,' Lady Heroine (Bennett) 7.0, Clorinda| (J. Howden) 7.0, Tsushima (Monk)! 7.0. Scratched: Strathmoira, Miss Alba. There was a little difficulty in lining up the horses, and when the tapes .flew up Clorinda and Petrobus were badly left. Beacon jumped easily into prominence, but telliining Star soon passed him, Lady Heroine and Waimoko also running in front of the bunch. Along the back Ambrosian and Beacon were improving their position, and they were close on Shining Star when the straight was Teached. The latter, however, staved off all opposition, and won by a length from Ambrosian, with Queen's Prize a couple of 'lengths away first, beating Beacon for a place. Time, lmin 47sec. TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES.

Hiuvcra, Last Night. Acceptances for to-morrow are as follows: Manawapou Hurdles, one mile and three-quarters. Paritutu 11.0, Niglitn)ail 10.4,,Maharanui 10.3, Waitapu 10.2, Nero 9.8,' Loch Guard 0.2, The Leader 9.1, Starlick and Beeline 9.0. Borough Handicap, seven furlongs.— Ambrosian 10.3, Shining Star 9.12, Kaneivara 9.8, Leahorcv 9.0, , Beacon 9.1, Timothy, Kaura, Queen's Prize, and Petrobiis 8.13, Blend and Te Whetu 8.9, Waimoko, The Reiver, Stevens, Tiraumca, Tsushima, Maori Rifle, and Plantation 5.7. Manaia Handicap, one mile.—Marton 8.10, Lethean 8.7. Clemora 8.3, John and Lady Mensehikoff 8.0, Mulga Bill 7.11, Compass 7.9, Golden Ka.ffle 7.8, TJhlando 7.0, Research 7.3, Tarn Glen 7.0. Ngamutu Handicap, six furlongs.— Ambrosian 9.0, Golden Loop 8.13, Attention 8.7, Repeat 8.0, Leahora 8.2, Voca 7.0, Lady Heroine, Sea Wind, Clorinda, St. Prior, Miss Alba, land Red Lupin 7.0.

Corintlr.au Handicap, one mile and a distance.—Rcuniac 11.12, Liquid Air 11.5, Handsome Paul ;:inl Howler 10.13, Envoy 10.10.

Opekc Handicap, four and a-half furlongs.—Hinekorangi 0.12, Staurtou 9.10, Contralto 9.8, Nukuhau 9.7, Starboard and Sandy Paul 9.5, Bowhells and Twinkle 9.4, Blend and St. jjumsden 9.0, Prancer 8.12, Lady Heroine 8.8, Stewardess, St. Myrtle, Lady Lou, Miss Paul, and Silver Fox 8.7. TURF TOPICS. (By '"Moturoa.") The Egmont Racing Club's winter meeting will be concluded to-day, the principal event being the Manaia Handicap, one mile, in which a close and exciting race should 1 be witnessed. Last year's Hawera Cup fell to that good mare Lady Lucy. It is safe to say that the winner of yesterday's big race (this year called the Mcßae Memorial Stakes) ranks in a class much below Lady Lucy.

There is some talk of that good horse Penates being taken across to Australia next spring. When available, Charlie Jenkins is to ride Mr. R. Patterson's ilier in future.

The imported mare Wet Day, who was knocked about a couple of months ago, has been put into active commission again bv veteran trainer Bob Derrett.

Bad luck still dogs the steps of Blackpool. After running Kummulla to a head in the Warwick Farm Nursery Handicap the New Zealand-bred horse went on to Moorefield and was beaten by a neck in the Nursery there. Second place is no good to an owner in the land where Ikey Moses monopolises the betting.

When the totalisator hits 'New South Wales it is estimated that two thousand bookmakers will be looking for a job. Sad news! They will have to work for a living, some people say; but what's the matter with laying "tote-odds/ as they do in this colony? There's nothing surer than that the colonial is a born gambler, and all the laws in the House of Representatives won't change his ways.

Halley's Comet isn't much of a thing, but it has an awful tail. Also, the Waihi race meeting wasn't a very flash affair, but the rumors attached to it have assumed great proportions. It is alleged that as the gathering didn't happen to have the very necessary permit about it a big crowd of the club's officials and patrons are likely to be called upon to face "His Washup" at an early date. Then things will happen! Up-to-date Armlet has gathered in boodle to the extent or £GOOO, of which nearly £4OOO has come her way since Mr. G. D. Greenwood picked her up at the Yaldhurst sale for 500 guineas. The daughter of Mensehikoff cost a paltry 150 guineiii ao a yearling. Talking of Mensehikoff reminds me that Socialist, nvno was got by that sire, started favorite and carried top weight into first place in the Kororoit Handicap at Williamstown on the 30th ultimo. The latest from Queensland is IU-.z Downfall has broken down and was in consequence unable to sport silk at the recent Queensland T.C. meeting. The favorite selections for the Great Northern Hurdles are Wimmera, Audax, Prophet,' and Lady Patricia. In the Steeple, Te Arai, Audax, Capitol, Eldorado, and Bullworth are being asked for. To hack up.' his contention that Melbourne Cup weights are declared too early, "Javelin" in the Leader states that of the 904 horses entered for the last five Cups only 115 have started, and the enormous crowd of 789 have been scratched. Shocking, isn't it, the uses some racecourses are put to! A Dunedin writer states that the tea-rooms on the Wingatui course have been let by the club to a religious body for the purposes of holding therein religious services and a Sunday school.

Though hardly a racing ym; the folI lowing from a recent Bulletin i„ racy ' enough to figure in a sporting column:— In the Southern States there was a scrap between an Irishman and a nigger. Another Irishman was referee. Early . in the fight the man from the Emerald Isle hit the floor, dead to the world. The referee strolled slowly towards him, t gazed at his prostrate form, and .then I said: "One!" (Long pause.) "One and i a-half!" (Longer pause.) "Two!" (Very I long pause.) "Come on, Mick, old man, i get up, for God's sake!" (Very long I pause.) "Two and a-quarter!" (Extra long pause.) "Two and a-half!" (Half a minute rest.) After being down about j four minutes, during which the referee by judicious use of fractions had managed to count up to "Eight and five- . sixteenths," Mick got on to his feet, and the fight went on. I n the next round the Irishman uppercut the nigger, and the Mack man slipped and went down. Before he could get up the referee dashed out, and at about two hundred ! words to the minute yelled: "OnetwoI threefourfive—fiveandfiveareten you're ' out, yer black cow." | Jv T ow turn to page 1 and read a highly I interesting article about the late King's j turf record illuminating that part of the i Pap el '-