SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 154, 28 December 1911, Page 2

SPORTING.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLL'IJ. SECOND DAY. Yesterday concluded what must be a record Christmas meeting for the Taranaki Jockey Club. The weather in the morning wa.s warm though overcast, hut the fates were again good, as the rain held off until the conclusion of the races. The fields throughout the da}' were good, second dividends being payable in every event but the Christmas Handicap, in which there was one defection and only four competed. In fact, the fields and close finishes were a compliment to the work of the handicapper (Mr. Geo. Morse). The starting was first rate, Mr. Budge despatching his fields away well, though on one or two occasions some of the horses were inclined to be fractious. The judging was also satisfactory, Mr. Pigott making no mistakes, though called on to decide some close finishes, particularly for second place. Throughout the whole day nothing occurred to mar the plealure. It was a holiday crowd out for amusement. If incidentally they had an occasional trip to the pay-out window that added to the pleasure; if not. well, they tried again. The sum of £8715 10s was put through the machine, as against £6474 10s on the second day of last year, making a total of £18,235 I'Os, against £13,087 10s last year, an increase of £SI4S. It must be remembered that last year bookmakers were licensed. During the day numbers visited the totalisator house, so as to become familiar with the working, and surprise was expressed at the number of the staff necessary, all of whom were kept busy. Our first day's remarks re the arrangements were also applicable to vesterdav. They were excellent. The Garrison Band, under Conductor Cummin#, rendered another line programme. Results:—

FITZZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 50 sovs; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Open to horses that have never won a race on the flat at time of entry. Seven furlongs. Te Hikaka's blk h St. Luap (St. Paul —Faltorer) 4yrs, 7.7 (Carmont) 1 X. A. Brown's b m Iviwitahi (Chasseur—Gipsy Queen) 4vrs, 7.2 (51b apprentice's allowance) McCarten 2 G. Thornton's blk g Gordon Bell (Cordon Rouge—Lady Bell) 6yrs, 7.7 (Monk) 3 Also started: Alluar (Ayres) 7.10, St. Prior (Price) 7.12 (inc 31b overweight), St. Helena (Holmes) 7.7, Liguori (Gilbert) I.SV2 (inc l 1 overweight), Rangimaru (Howden) 7.7, Draft (Kemp) 7.10% (inc 3%1b overweight), Manoss (Graham) 7.7, Belle Paul (Fowler) 7.7. Scratched: Topic, Allondale and Royal Dfagoon. After a little delay, caused by Gordon Bell breaking through the barrier, the field was despatched to a beautiful start. Gordon Bell, Alluar and St. Prior were prominent momentarily, but after going about three furlongs St. Luap was in the van, with Gordon Bell second. Thereafter St. Luap was never headed and won by two lengths. Iviwitahi, who had come with a rush down tho straight, beat Gordon Bell for second place by three-quarters of a length. Ligouri was last. Time, lmin 32 3-ssec. ELECTRIC! HACK HANDICAP, of SO sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs. R. J. Matthews' b m Piriwai (Ob-

ligado—liwpati) oyrs, 0.0 (R. Barlowl 1 J. Fryer's ch m Park Tide (Sylvia F&rk—Ebb Tide) 4yrs, 8.2 (Avre) 2 R. Morrow's blk g Watine (San Fran —Okoari) 4yrs, 7.7 3

Also started: Avaunee (Lvford) 8.3. Glenfern (Monk) 7.7, Lady Fran (Howden) 7.7, Hector Girl (Holmes) 7.7, Kaffir Queen (Gilbert) 7.7. Scratched: Bow Bells, Nukuliau, St. Gate, Ineuru, and' Ga'ltee."

• Piriwai and Glenfern' were troublesome at the harrier. On being released Piriwai and Park Tide were quickest to move. At the four furlongs Piriwai was three lengths clear of the field, with Park Tide and Lady Fran as her nearest attendants. Passing the High School Park Tide moved up to the leader, and Watine was contesting third place With Ladyt_ Fran. The order entering the straight was Piriwai, then Watine and Park Tid-e together second, followed by Lady Fran. Piriwai more than held her own in the run home, securing the verdict by four lengths from Park Tide, who had staved off Watine by one and a half lengths. Lady Fran was fourth, and Rector Girl last. Time, lmin 3 4-ssec.

SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Alex- Hall's b g St. Gate (St. dements —Billingsgate mare) syrs, 7.5 (Carmont) 1 Mrs. M. R. Fogarty's br g Dover Straits (Captain Webb—Santa

Catarina) Gyrs, 7.1 (51b apprentice's allowance) (Holmes) 2 Emeny and Lampitt's eh m East Wind (Euroclydon—Rejected)) f1.12 (51b apprentice's allowance) (McCarten) 3

Also started: Plantation (Coleman) 9.12, Mortite (R. Barlow) 8.0. Minora (Monk) 7.5, Royal Dragoon (Goldfinch) 6.12 (inc 51b apprentice's allowance). Scratched: Glenfern and Red Line. St. Gate was first away, followed by Dover Straits, Minora and Mortite. At the four furlongs St. Gate and Dover Straits were running together a length ahead of Mortite and Minora. At the High School St. Gate was in front half a length, Mortite still third. Rounding the turn East Wind put in a run. displacing Mortite, and challenging the leaders. An interesting race' down the straight ensued. St. Gate, however, gradually drew away and won by two lengths, Dover Straits lasting' long enough to beat East Wind by a neck, lmin 10 3-ssec.

SECOND HANDICAP HACK HURDLES, of 00 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the slakes. Over six flights of about 3ft fiin high. One inile and a half. W. Sheehy's b g Brilliancy (ITotchkiss—Goldenshire) aged, 0.0 (Lyford) 1 •T. Foreman's lir li Silva (Sylvia Park —Pauline) syrs, 0.5 (Kelly) 2 M. Gardner's h g Ambergris (Daystar Spermaceti) aged. 9.4 (Copestake) 3

Also started: Pleiades (Coleman) 10.8, Slar Hose (Atilnvy) 10.7. Darby Paul (Laniliess) !1.2. Forward (Kendall) 9.0, Kawinia (T. Jones) 0.4 (ine 4lh overweight), Euroto (llowden) U.O. Sir Tulloeli was the onlv defector.

Silva and Ambergris were first to rise at the opening obstacle, closely followed by the field. Soon after Brilliancy took charge, and jumping grandly was never headed, winning by two lengths. Silva and Ambergris, who were lying handy throughout in second position, finished in that order, two lengths separating them. The top weight was never prom-

inent. Star Rose whipped in the. field the whole way. Cope<sta.ke, on Ambergris, bored Silva at the turn, and was called before the stewards and severely cautioned. Time, 2min 50 2-ssec.

NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP (open), of 100 sovs; second horse 20 sots from the stakes. One mile. 51. J. Goodson's br h Jargon (Cordon Rouge—Lady Hypathia) 4yrs, 8.3 MeCarten) I .T. Ryan's b g Con the Shaughraun Coronet—Clemain) 4yrs, 7.10 (Avre) 2 R .H. Campbell's eh g To Roti (St. Paul —Xatator mare) 6yrs 7.6 (Monk) 3

Also started: Epsom Lass (W. Price) 5.13, Smilax (W. Rayner) 8.6, Oolden Loop (R. Barlow) 5.5. Scratched: Patriotic and Red Lupin.

This was the best event of the day. The field was despatched to a beautiful start. ' Passing the stand Coil the Shaughraun, Smilax and Epsom Lass led in that order, Jargon whipping in. At the six furlong post the positions were the same, save that Golden Loop had displaced Epsom Lass. At the back Jargon commenced to move up, and at the High School was fourth, just hehind Golden Loop, Con the Shaughraun and Smilax showing considerable daylight between them and the field. At the three furlongs Jargon overhauled Golden .Loop and set out after the leaders. The whip was out on Smilax. Con the Shaughraun led into the straight from Jargon, who caught the leader 200 yards from home and won a good race by a neck. Te Roti was four lengths away third. Epsom Lass came with a rush and was fourth. Time, lmin 4Gsec. SECOND HACK SCURRY STAKES, of 50 sovs; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. 'Five furlongs. J. Fryer's ch ni Park Tide (Sylvia Park—Ebb Tide) 4yrs, 8.0 (Ayre) 1 W. Gordon Glassford's Red Line (Cordon Rouge—Evening Star) syrs, 8.3 (inc 311) overweight) (Lyford) 2 Mrs. S. Gower'j ch g Moahau (Sylvia Park Huiakama) oyrs. 9.0 (Copestake) 3 Also started: Bow Bells (Tjambess) 9.0, Lady Van (MeCarten) 8.0, Crawford (Goldfinch) 8.0, Master Tupuhi (Nodder) 8.3 (inc 31b overweight), Ohinee (W. Price) S.O, Moiretle (.T. Howden) 8.0, Glen Tulloch (Crear) 8.3, (inc -31b overweight), Master Kilcheran (Ivemp) 8.0, Galtee (Mcintosh) 8.0, St. Helena (Holmes) 8.0, Allandale (J. Eva) 8.0, Incuru (Brereton) 8.12 (inc 121b overweight). Scratched: Piriwai, Jargon, Pikiteapa, St. Luap, Sylvia May, Paramount, Clemoes, Gordon Bell, Clarionet, and Clemsein. . After a slight delay a good start was effected. Park Tide and Ohinee were in front, but the latter soon dropped back. Park Tide led into the straight, attended by Bow Bells, who was displaced by Red Line and Moahau. Park Tide continued to hold the advantage, and secured the judge's eye two lengths ahead of Red Line, who beat Moahau by a short neck for second money. Bow Bells was fourth. Time, ]min 4see. SECOND WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs: second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile.

T. Hopefull's b g Muleteer (Malatua—Mula) fiyrs, 8.7 (A. Olliver) 1 J. J. Fitzgerald's ch g Cornelian (Coronet —Factory Lass) 4yrs,

9.4 (Ayre) .: 2 W. Gordon Glassford's 1> g Bay Paul (St. Paul—Evening Star) aged, 9.8 (Lyford) 3 Also started: Sundy Paul (R. Barlow) 10.3, Silver Cluse (Nodder) 8.11, Brown Star (Monk) 8.10, Rouge Dragoon (A. Olliver) 8.7. Monsieur Soult (W. Price) 8.2, Bonny Lass (Mcintosh) 8.0. Alluar was the only withdrawal. From a good start Muleteer took the lead and was never headed, winning by two lengths. A close finish ensued for second place, Bay Paul, who had run handily all through, being beaten by Cornelian .by half a length. Rouge Dragoon was fourth. Time, lmin 47 l-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (open), of 80 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Jos. Smith's ch g Master Sylvia (Sylvia Park—Gipsy King mare) 4yrs. 8.5 (R, Barlow) 1 J. Ryan's b g Con the Shanghraun (Coronet—Ckmain) 4yrs, 8.0 (Ayre) 2 J. Foreman's b h Patriotic (Patronus —Pauline) 4yrs, 8.5 (Monk).... 3 Also started: Red Lupin (Fowler) 8.11. Scratched: True Shot. Con the Shaughraun led from an oven start, and at the four furlong post was two lengths to the good from Master Sylvia, with Patriotic and Red Lupin in that order. Red Lupin moved forward, and at the High School was second on the rails. At the home turn the field was bunched. Entering the straight Con tho Shaughraun was in front, but running wide. Barlow seized the opening and brought Master Sylvia through. A ding dong race up the straight ensued, but a dozen strides from home Master Sylvia overhauled the leader, and won by a bare half length. Patriotic four lengths away third. Time, lmin 17 l-ssec.

AUCKLAND SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Wednesday. 'Following are the acceptances for the second day's racing:— Summer Cup, 1% miles.—Miss Mischief 8.0, Goldflnder 8.2, Electmkoff 8.1, Formby 7.12. Master Wairiki 7.9, Byron 7.7, Midnight Sun 7.6, Coromandel 7.4, Sea .Elf 7.2, St. Petersburg 0.12, Wee Olga 6.11, Bellali 0.10, First Wairiki and Taketuma 6.7.

Bowen Handicap, 0 furlongs.—Royal Arms 8.2, Bogey 8.1, Outward and Poicticrs 8.0, Muskewai and Tipperary 7.8, Haronoa 7.3, Watchchain and Condamine 7.1, Caedmon, Cordite, Tangawai, Marie Regina, Lady Thorn and Vittoria 0.10.

Waitemata Handicap.—Glory 0.0, Lloyds 8.5. Jollie Fille 8.3, La Reina S.O, Mauinina arid Sea Pink 7.11," Miss Ada 7.8, Worcester 7.0, Caruso 7.3, Duma and Ruatangata 7.0, Pyrallis 0.13, Blue Thread and St. Lewis (5.10. ■Salisbury Welter, 1 mile.—Electrakoff 10.0, San'dstream 0.7, St, Felix 0.5, Cheddar P. 4, Sir Artegal 9.3, Captain Soult 0.0, Maxwell 8.11, Dawn 8.8, Flying Soult 8.0, Sphinx 8.4, Zinnia 8.3, Master Jack and Admiral Soult 8.0 .

Ponsonby Hurdles, 1% miles.—Continuance 12.10. Delegate 12.4. Don Qucx 11.0. Prophet 11.7, Keumac 11.3, Montigo and Hawick 10.9, Black Northern and Sol 10.2, Presently 0.12, Hunkalie 9.2, Captain Paul and Master William 9.0. Visitors' Handicap.—Equitas 9.10, fiipsy Belle 9.0, Gold size and Salute 8.2, Ivakama 8.0, Faunus and Dearest 7.9, Turbine 7.7, Ashby 7.0, Jack Delaval and Hohungatahi 7.5, Dawn 7.1, Crown Pearl 0.11, Maliinga 0.9, Lucille, Lady Dot and Cuckoo 0.7.

Criterion Handicap, G furlongs.—Ermengarde 9.1, Prince Soult and Canute 8.8, Haskayne and Monorail 8.3, Dido 8.2, Tact and Monoline 8.0, Prince Marriwee 7.0. Scottish Star 7.1, Devastation 7.0, Irisdeseiroe and Centenary 4.12, Lannacost (5.10, Bleriot and Kaieato 0.7. Islington Plate. Bobrikoif, Los Aiigelos and Xyland 8.13, Equitas 8.11, Antoinette 8.9, General Lutou* and Masterpiece 8.2,_

THAMES RACES. Thames, Tuesday. Following' are the results of tiie Thames races for the first day.— Maiden Handicap, seven furlongs— Manurere 1, Hesperian 2, Invader 3. Time, lmin 35sec. Borough Handicap, five furlong-*— Peggy Prvde 1, Fremantle 2, Brown Eeho 3. Time, lmin 4 3-ssec. Hurdles, one mile and three-quarter* — Arty 1, Taiaha 2, Goulbounie 3. Four others ran. A good race. Time, 3min 32sec. fioldfiehls Cup, one mile and a quarter —Wilson's Fuss 1, Spectre 2, St. A mans 8. Won by a neck. Time. 2min Msec. Hack Handicap—Manurere 1. Pet 2, Master Dix 3. There was a big field. Stewards' Handicap, six furlongs—Marangai 1, Peggy Pryde 2. Impulsive 3. Won by a head, Time, lmin ISsec. Steeples—Hautere 1, Web Foot 2, Rebel 3. Seven others started. A splendid race. Midsummer Handicap—Blue Mount 1. Waiotahi 2, Caruso 3. Time, lmin 34nec.