SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 220, 28 December 1910, Page 7

SPORTING.

TARAXAKI JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING The club were fortunate in the weather prevailing for the opening day of the Christmas meeting. After one or two spasmodic attempts at rain, the atmospheric conditions were ideal, the sun shining out in true summer glory, with the result that everything looked gay, and everyone wore their best holiday appearance. The attendance was unusually large, constituting a record for the Christmas gathering. The sum of £164 was taken at the gates, compared with £ 1(35 on the first day of last year's meeting. The totalisator investment* were also a record, the figures showing an increase of just under £SW, viz., £6613 to £61:15. The racing was of an interesting nature, the finishes being much closer on the whole than usually is the case. No incident to mar the pleasure of the day came under the notice of the club. The officials worked together well, and the success which attended the meeting was largely due to their efforts. vn Tuesday there was again a large attendance, the beautiful weather prevailing being conducive to a picturesque color scene on the lawn. Speculation was brisk, the amount put through the totalisator being £6474 10s, as against. £5132 last year. Seven bookmakers were licensed, being two less than on Monday. Mr. E. Whittle ran a temperance booth on Monday and a licensed booth yesterday, and appeared to do good business throughout. The catering was in the capable hands of Mr. A. Wooller. The Taranaki Garrison Band, under Conductor Cummins, played two well-select-led programmes in a manner that delight'ed music lovers. The following were the results:—

FIRST DAY. HUATOKI PLATE, of .#) soys., seven fur-, longs. Mr. J. Foreman's br g Patriotic, 3yrs (Patronus—Pauline), 8.2 (Monk) •.. 1 Mr. ©. J. Goodwin's ra e Rouge Dragoon, 3yrs (Cordon Rouge—Lady Hypatia), 8.2 (L. Kemp) ........ 2 Mr. L. G. Bremer's blk g Glen Tullock, 4yrs (Tullock—Dolpfina), 7.11 (L; , Nodder) 3 Also started: Silver Cluse 8.13, Sinn Fein, 8.11, Manawakau 8.11, <Lady Mere 8.11, Tetikura 8.2, Jargon 82. | A splendid start, Patriotic getting if anything the best of it. When the field tailed off Sinn Fein was seen in the rear. There was little alteration in the position of the placed horses throughout. Entering the straight, Patriotic and Rouge Dragoon fought out a good v rac;e, the former winning by a head, .Glen Tullock a couple of lengths behind. Time, limin 29 T-ssec.

STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP. o c IX sovb. iSix furlongs. Mr. J. Sheppard's ch g Solus, 3yrs (Salvadan—Solitary), 8.11 (B. Olliver) 1 Mr. D. J. Goodwin's br m Contralto, Byrs (Syjvia Park-r-Madame Cole), 8.7 (L. Kemp) 2 Mr. G. Moil's b c Tarn Glen, syrs (St. Paul—Maggie Murphy), 8.1. (Monk) 3

Also started: Prancer 8.1&, Shining S.tar 8.7, Jackpin 8.0, Sandy Paul 7.11, Ngatiruaiini.7.7, Con the Shaughran 7.0, There-was some trouble #$ the tapes with Ngatiruanui and Jackpin, but the horses got away on even terms; if any {advantage . remained it was with Contralto, who had Solus as her nearest comIpanion on entering the straight. The chestnut gelding, however, was just good enough to • get up in; time, and won a good race by a head. Ngattruanui wae leading in the bunoh close behind. Time, lmin HSsec. Prancer broke down during the race and his jockey pulled up and dismounted.

LADIES' PURSE, of 75 sovs. One mile. Mr. J. Davidson's b h The Reiver, syrs (Gilnookie —Brassolisj, 10.0, (Mr. »Clout). .. v. .. ; .. .. 1 Mr. M. "Gardner's b g Ambergris, aged tDaystar—Spermaceti), lO.l'l (Mr. DaltbW; 2 Mr. D. % Goodwin's blk e Manakau, 3 jrs (Maniapoto—Serf), 10.0 (Mr. A. Mitchell) ' 2 Also started: Roselake ' 1:1.7, Cloudy Morn 10.18, Bay Paul 1(0.0, Sir Tullock 10X), Zante 10.0, Rawinia 10.0. - Another close 'finish. On opening out, Bay Paul, The Reiver and Cloudy Morn were in front. Some distance separated the latter from the rest of the field along tine back of the course, but The Reiver and Ambergris closed up on entering the straight, and both whips, were out at the post, a short head being the verdict.. Manakau was- a length away, with all the others close up. Time, Lmin 4(ssec., FIRST HACK' HURDLES, of 60 sovs. One mile and a-iialf., Mr. S. Pitt's b g Paul, aged (St. Paul —Motjo), 10.3 (F. Flynn) 1 Mr. J. Sheehap's b g Starlike, aged (Day star—Huiakama), 9i) (T. Pine) 2 Mr. H. Cleland's ch g Golden, Glow, 5 yw (Saracen—Jeanette), io.B (R. Kelly) .. ... 3 Also started: Kotare 10.9, Claremont 10.9, Otaraoa 9.10. Paul led the field practically from the start,'Rotar* and Starlike lying handy. This was the order until half a mile from home, when Golden Glow came at the leaders. Starlike at the same time moved up into second place. The result was a two lengths' win for Paul, about the same distance separating second and third horses. The field fenced in capital style. Time, 2min 49sec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 160 sovs., one mile and a-quarter. I Mr. A. Rhodes' b m Golden Eagle, ' aged (St. Clements—Rau Rau), 7.0 (W. Ayres) 1 Mr. R. Narell's blk m Shannon Lass, oyrs (Merriwee —The Shannon, 7.6 (W. Raynor) ■ 2 Mr. J. Foreman's br g Mallet, aged (Maktua—Pauline), <J.L3 (C. Monk) 3 Also started: First Mate 8.1, Uhlando 7.9, Waitapu 7.C. Shannon Lass and Golden Eagle gave some trouble at the post, but the latter got away well, while the former was caught in the tapes. Passing the stand the first time Golden Eagle was in front, with Shannon Lass, Waitapu and First Mate in that order, and Mallet last. /This was the position along the back, ■ when Mallet made a forward move, and at the post had run into third place. Golden Eagle won by three-quarters of a length from Shannon Lass, who came up fast on the inside, and beat Mallet by a length. Time, 2min lOsec. FIRST "WELTER HACK, of 80 sovs., seven furlongs. Mr. W. Best's blk m Meroze, Cyrs (St. Clements—Ora), 9.0 (L. Nodder) .. 1. Mr. J. Foreman's br >h Silva, ovrs (Sylvia . Park—Pauline), 10.0 "(C. Monk) 2 Messrs 'Robertson and Cullen's b c Silver Spur (Sylvia Park—Lady , . Helena), 8,8 (Kelly) 3 Also started: Billington 10.3, Plantation 9.9. "

Billington was first in the lead, after tall getting away together. Plantation dropped/last along the back of the course and Silva led. Meroze and Silva entered the straight together, but the latter, ridr den out, was beaten by a head, daylight showing between these two and Silver Spur :■s»» passing the past. Time, Imin

FIRST HACK SCURRY, of 50 sovb., five furlongs. Mr. F. Bonner's b m Bow Bells, 4yrs (St. Clements—Foulshot mere), 9.0 (C.Price) .. ./ 1 •Mr. R. H. Campbell's blk m Lady Van, 3yrs (Sylvia Park Vanguard mare), 8.0 (W. Ayres) 2 Mr. G. Smith's b g Valentine, 6yrs (St. Paul—Patriarch mare), 9.0 (C. Pearee) *.. 3 Also started: Hinekorangi 9X), San Due 8.2%, Wild Lupin 8.7, Sylvania 8.0, Praefectus 8.0. San Due was left at the post, and Hinekorangi had the best of the start. Bow Bells led into the straight and maintained her advantage, winning by a.couple of lengths. Lady Van came with a rush on the inside and caught the judge's eye for. second place anfongst a bunch in which Valentine was placed third. Time, I(min 2 2-ssec.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six • n's b m/True Shot, 4yrs „_ a Mary) 9.0 (C.Price) .. 1 iiTTtr. Clartburt's b m Lady Menschikoff, syrs (Menschikoff —Lady Fran- ■ ces),B.l!l (Clareb'urt) 2 Mr. T. F. Gkxfliard's blk g Mulga Bill, 6yre (Merriwee—"Gipsy Queen), 7.l'L (C. Monk) .. .... 2 Also started: Te Roti 7.12, 7.12. Tru« Shot led from the start, of which Te Roti got the worst. There was a length between the placed horses at the finish. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec.

SECOND DAY. FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of SO sovs, seven furlongs. Mr. T. J. Radford's br g Manawakaha, 4yrs (Cordon Rouge—Sandly) 7.7, (F. Holmes) '1 Messrs. Emeny and Lampitt's ch nr East Wind, 4yrs (Euroclydn—Rejected) 7.7, (W. Raynor) 2 Mr. D.'J. Goodwin's rn c Rouge Dragoon, 3yrs (Cordon Rouge-'-St. Gyr mare) 8.3, (L. Kemp)..... ... 8 Also started: The Reiver 8,7, Sinn Fein 7.7, Lady Mere 7.7. Manawkaha got left at the start, but quickly made up his ground. Along the back The Reiver was lengths in the rear, East Wind leading from Rouge Dragoon. Down the straight, however, Manawakaha asserted his superiority,-and won by two lengths, about the same distance separating East Wind and Rouge Dragoon, the others taling- off. Time, lmin 29sec.

ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs, five furlongs. Mr. D. J. Goodwin's br m Contralto, 4yrs (Sylvia Park—Madame Cole) 8.3 (L. Kemp)... ••• Mr. 6. Smith's b g Valentine, 6yrs (St. Paul—Patriarch mare) 9.0 (C. Pearce) ..: Mr. G. E. Bonner's b m- Bow, Bells 4yrs (St. Clements—Poulshot mare) 9.9 (C. Price). , 3 Also started: Billington 8.9, Hinekorangi 8.9, Lady Van 8.3, Praefectus 7.7. There was some delay at the start, which was a straggling one. Billington got the best of it, but Contralto was soon in front with Praefectus and Valentine as his nearest attendants. Entering the straight Contralto had a fair lead, and won with plenty to spare by about three lengths from Valentine, with Bow Bells two lengths away third. Time, lmin 2sec. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, six furlon'gb. Mr. J. Sheppard's eh g Solus, 3yrs, • ver) ....—,...,. 1 Mr. J. Ryan's br g Con the Shaughraun, 3yrs (Coronet—Clemain) 7.0 ' (Richardson) 2 Mr. J. Foreman's b c Patriotic, 3yrs (Patronus—Pauline) 8.10 (C.Monk). 3

Also started: Meroze 8.10, Tarn Glen 7.12, Sandy Paul 8.2, Ngatiruanui 7.10. Ngatiruanui was fractious at the post, and did not leave. Meroze got the best of the start. Sandy Paul and Patriotic jumped into the lead, with Solus handy. ' Entering the straight Solus challenged Con the Shaughraun and won by a length and a half, three lengths separating second and third. Time, lmin 15 4-ssec.

SECOND HANDICAP HACK HURDLES, of 60 soys, One mile and a half. Mr. J. Sheehan's b g Starlike, aged (Daystar—Huiakama) 9.5, (T. I Pine) 1 Mr. H. Cleland's eh g Golden Glow, 6yrs (Saracen—J eanette) 10.8 j (Flyrin) , 2 Mr. H. D. Matthews* b m Kotare, syrs (Daystar—Flying Fish) 10.7 (Cochrane) .. ~.: '& Also started: Cloudy -Morn; Kotare rushed away with the lead, but was displaced by Starlike at tlie three furlong post. Golden Glow ran into second place, and Kotare dropped last. This was the order until passing the stand the first time, when Cloudy Morn Taced with the leaders for. a little. Along the bade. Starlike- led with Kotare. second, but in the straight Golden Glow ran into second ' place. Two lengths separated first tend second, Kotare being a length and a -half back, with Cloudy Morn after a late run on her girths. Time, 2min 52sec. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, one mile. . Mr. J. Foreman's br h j" Silva,- oyrs, (Sylvia Park—Pauline) ■ G. 12 (C. J Monk) 1 1 Mr. C. Maybin's br g Lethean, aged ' (Lethe—Eulalie) 8.0. (C. Erice) .... 2

Mr. J. CDriscoll's b g Waitapu, aged (Gipsy King—Waipuna) 7.2, (J. OShea) 3 " Also started: Golden Eagle 8.6, First Mate 7.12, Shannon Lass 7.10, Miss Advance 7.6, ," Through Golden Eagle jostling at the start, there was some bumping opposite the stand, and for a moment it looked as if there would be an accident on the rails. Lethean led the field, and along the back Golden Eagle went up to him for a furlong or so. Silva then came fast, and on "entering the straight made a determined bid for premier position, and after the best finish of the meeting, won by.a s long head from Leathean, with Shannon Lass about four lengths away third. Time, lmin 41sec. SECOND HACK SCURRY STAKES, ol 50 sovs, five furlongs. Mr. S. Brereton's eh m Hinekorangi, syrs (Sylvia Park—Madame Cole) 9;0 (J. Morris) 1 Mr. R. Morrow's b g San Due, 5 yrs (San Fran—Okoari) &2y a (R. Barlow) 2

i This, was a disastrous event altogethj er. The scratching pen got busy, and [ten competitors went-out, leaving only ! four starters, comprising the above two, and Valentine 9.0 and'Makahu S.O.When a couple of furlongs had been travelled — ..after a start in which Hinekorangi got at. least two lengths the best —Ayers, the rider of Makahu, was thrown out of the saddle through his mount stumbling," and was struck by Valentine as he fell. Valentine's rider, C. Pearce, was also unseated. It was feared that a serious accident had happened when the riders did not rise, but, fortunately, Pearce got off scot free while Ayers sustained only a severe shaking. The race itself was' only a procession, Hinekorangi leading all the way,and winning by several lengths. Time,' lmij 2sec. The stewards held an inquiry subsequently, when it was found that the incident was purely" accidental, owing to Makahu stumbling. SECOND WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs, one mile.. Mr. W. Lovett's br c Shining Star, oyrs (Daystar—Prioress.) 9.5 (T. Trask) 1 Mr. F. Plumtree's b h Patrobus, 6yrs (St. Clements—Gavotte) 9.12 (H. j Tate) ~.)............ '2 Mr. J. George's b in Rawinia, 6yrs | (Crusado—St.'Aida) 8.0 (B. Olliver) 3 I Also started: Ambergris 9.7, Silver Spur «.8, Silver Cluse 8.5. [ The field broke the tapes twice before j getting away to a beautiful start, out of which Shining Star got to the front 'in the first furlong. Patrobus and Am- , bergris were leading the .others as the I straight was reached, but Shining Star had any amount left in him and he won by two lengths from Patrobus with Ra- [ winia over four lengths behind. Time, lmin 42 l-ssec.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 80 sovs, six furlongs. Mr. R, 11. Campbell's ch g Te Roti, oy-rs (St. Paul—Natator mare) 7.8 ' (A. Ward> ~:.-.,... .—1 ; Mr. G. Clareburt's b m Lady Merischikoff, oyrs (Mensehikoft'-Sister Frances) 9.0 (T. Clareburt) i Mr. T. Bowen's b g .Gyrene, aged Cyrenean—Chic) 7.8 (C*Price) .... 3 Also started: Mulga Bill' 7.12, 'Solus 7.10. Gyrene was first out from the tapes, but was soon displaced by Mulga Bill. Then Te Roti got into the lead, and a splendid race with Lady Menschikoff down the straight ended iij a win by a head, Cyrene over' a length away third. Time, lmin losec. A protest on the grounds of inconsistent running on the part'of Te Roti .was heard by the stewards, but it was dismissed. "",'. ;