SPORTING

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 190, 9 February 1912, Page 7

SPORTING

EGMONT SUMMER MEETING. SECOND DAY. The weather was fine but overcast for the concluding day of the Egmont Racing lub's summer meeting. Good fielis w; re sent away to fine starts, Mr. 0. 0 Connor being at his best, and 'be racing was all that could be desired. The tines inflicted by the starter on tie opening day had a salutary effect, and the riders were on theiir best behaviour. The features of the meeting were the fine finishes in the Atkinson Memorial Stakes and Hack Scurry, and the spUidid showing of Black Northern, who ca - ried the steadier of 12st 61b to the fo.'e in the Eltham Hurdles, cutting out the mile and a half in the smart time of 2min 46sec. The attendance was very large, £22 more being taken at i he gates than on the corresponding day of last year. The Hawera Brass Band <nlivened proceedings in good style, and the general conduct of the gathering was beyond reproach. The Press have to 1 thank the club for various attentions, such as supplying particulars of lo'e figures, overweights, etc., which helped materially to lighten the burden of t : e scribes' toil. The catering was up to the club's usual high standard, and everything'passed off successfully and enjiyably. The tote figures for the second day were £13,257, an increase of £2479 on the day. The two days' figures show an increase of £3495 on last year's frgulres (two days). Following are details of the racing:--WAIMATE HANDICAP, of 150 so, •■ second horse 20 sovs. third ho • \: 5 sovs from the stakes. Six 1.longs. ! J. Buckley's br m Dearest, 4yrs (Soult-Lady Hester) 8.12 (B. Deeley) 1 J. Fryer's b g St. Toney, 6yrs, 8.7 (R. Lambess) 2 J. George's b g Crown Pearl, 4yrs, 8.5 (C. Emme'rson) 3 Only the three horses went to the post. Overtime, whose rider weighed out, could not be found', having got away duri ig the night. His trainer, Alf. Neale, was fined £1 for late scratchng. When the tapes flew up the favorite, Crown Pearl, was rushed to the front, and along the back St. Toney and Dearest followed in that order. The field closed up at the home turn, and the three were in a line below the distance. The issue was never in doubt, however, as Dearest showed a clean pair of heels to the opposition and ran in an easy winner by three lengths. St. Toney beat Crown Pearl by half a length. Time, lmin 15sec. FARMERS' PLATE HANDICAP, of GO sovs: Becond 10 sovs from the stakes.' One mile and l a distance. D. T Glasgow's ch m The Child, syrs, (Stepson—Linstock mare) 10.5 (Mr. T. Taylor) 1 D. J. Goodwin's rn h Rouge Dragoon, 4yrs, 10.2 (Mr. F. Higginaon).... 2 Butler and Birchall's br g Red Coral, syrs, 10.0 (Mr. A, Mitchell) 3 Also started: Pikitaepa (Mr. C. Brough) 10.5, Forward (Mr. C. Clout) 10.0. Silver Cluse was the only withdrawal, five horses facing the starter. They moved off in line, and Pikitaepa showed' the way past the stand, followed by Rouge Dragoon. As they swung out of the straight the order was unchanged, Forward (by way of a paradox) being last. At the five furlong post Rouge Dragoon joined Pikitaepa in the van, and The Child ran into third place. Before turning for home Rouge Dragoon was in front, followed closely by The Child and Pikitaepa, while Red Coral was poTn'r.jr fast on the outside. The Child was upsides with Rouge Dragoon at the distance, and coming away in the laßt bit won a good race by about two lengths from Rouge Dragoon, who was three lengths in front of Red' Coral. Pikitaepa was a poor fourth, and Forward last. Thne, 2min 4sec. ELTHAM HURDLES, of 140 sovs; second 20 sovs; third 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. 11. R. McKenzie's blk g Black Northern, aged (Salvadan—Asthore) 12.6 (A. Julian) 1 J. Foreman's br h Silva, 6yrs, 10.9 (R. Kelly) • 2 A. E. Tucker's b g Euroco, aged, 11.2 , (H. Futcher) 3 Also started: Te Whetu (W. Young) 10.9, Eiya (T. Pine) 9.8, Darby Paul (F. Flynn) 9.5 (inc slbs over). All the acceptors sported silk, the public wisely favoring Black Northern, Silva and Euroco ia that order. Euroco, as usual, cracked on the pace for a .cnile, but Black Northern, who had been running second to that stage, then iwept past and put a big break on the leader, Silva also heading Euroco before turning into the straight. Nothing could foot it with the flying Ancklander, aid he galloped in fully five lengths in front of Silva, who was three lengths out from Euroco. Eiya was last. Time, 2min 46sec. OKAIAWA HACK HURDLES, of 100 bovs; second 15 sovs; third 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. J. J. Fitzgerald's -"h g Cornelian, 4yrs, (Coronet—Factory Lass) 9.3 (Copestake)' 1 E. Unkle's b g Bismarck, aged, 9.6 (F. Flynn) 2 W. Mcßeth's b g lllure, syrs, 10.3 (F. Coleman) 3 Also started: Clemency (T. Pine) 9.8, Rawinia (T. Pritchard) 9.5, Silver Cluse (J. Howden) 9.2, Brilliancy (H. Lyford) 9.8. Darby Paul was the only defector, leaving seven horses to contest the hack hurdle event. The colors of Allure and Rawinia were first in prominence, but Clemency had run to the front before reaching the straight, Bismarck lying last. The order passing the stand was Clemency, Brilliancy, Rawinia, Silver Cluse and Allure, and they ran unI changed to the six furlong post. In the next furlong Clemency and Brilliancy were done with, and Rawinia led from Bismarck and Cornelian, Along the top Cornelian headed Bismarck, and Brilliancy tailed off. The leader was smartest over the last fence and finished full of running three lengths in front of Bismarck. Allure was a fair third, just beating Rawinia and Silver Cluse; Clemency a dozen lengths away, and Brilliancy, pulling up; down the straight. Rawinia was a slightly better favorite than Cornelian and Bismarck. Time, 2min 4!) 4-ssec. ATKTNSOX MEMORIAL STAKES, of 225 sovs; second 20 sovs; third 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. H. Nee's ch c Sir Knox. 3yrs (Sir Laddo—St. Leger mare)'7.G (B. Deeley) 1 M. J. Goodson's br h Jargon, 4yrs, 8.0 (R. Lambess) 2 G. Clareburt's b m Lady Menschikoff, Oyrs, 7.13 (C. Price) 3 Also started: Patriotic (H. Gray) 7.11, Goodwin Park (A. McMullen) 7.0, Kanron (AV. AA r eller) 7.5. St. Petersburg ,(AA T . Bell) 7.2, Roval Arms (C. Emmerson) G. 12. Ulilando* (O'Shea) 0.8. All started. Jargon and Royal Arms were best supported. Lady Menschikoff Hook up the running from a beautiful start, and Sir Knox was on lior quarter as tlicy turned into the straight As tlioy dashed past the. stand l the field was bunched, Lady MenscliikofT, Sir Knox and Kanroa leading. Ulilando had displaced Kauroa before they passed the six furlong post. Half a mile ?rom home Lady Menschikoff and Sir Knox were almost on terms, the rest 'of the field

headed by Uhlando being close up, and Patriotic dropping away fast. Sir Knox was pressing Lady Menschikoff hard before reaching the turn and Uhlando and Jalrgon all looked to have chances. A fine race ensued. Lady Menschikoff stuck gamely to her task to the distance, where Sir Knox forged ahead and won nicely by a length. Jargon put in a fine run over the last furlong and caught Lady Menschikoff twenty yards from the post, gathering in second money by a bare half length. Uhlando was a neck away foitfrth, Kauroa fifth, while the last pair to finish were Royal Arms and Patriotic. Time, 2min lOsec. HACK SCURRY, of 75 sovs; second 10 sovs out of the stakes. Five furlongs. J. Cleave's blk h Tobias, 4yrs (J. O'Shea) (Cordon Rouge—Howitzer mare) 1 C. Ruscoe's ch h Royal Dragoon, 3yrs (H. Gray) 2 J. McKean's b c Master Kilcheran, 2yrs (D. Lambess) 3 Also started: Opeke (W. Price), Sylvan Belle (J. Mcintosh), Miss Roberts (W. Adams), Topic (B. Deeley). Ohinee (H. Holmes), Kiwitahi (T. Trask) inc.. lib over, Galtee (R. Hatch), The Dodger (Copestake), Lady Gordon (A. Olliver). Brown Star and Crawford were scratched, Royal Dragoon and Galtee I finding most favor of the dozen started. When the tapes flew up Royal Dragoon and Tobias were the sinartest to get away, the field being strung out as they raced to the top bend. Tobias closed om the leader at the turn. Master Kilcheran, The Dodger and Galtee improving their positions, Royal Dragoon was the first to straighten up for the run home, but Tobias came at him again below the dis- j tance and appeared to have the race w»* comfortably. Fifty yards from home ■' Royal Dragoon challenged again and, with the whips out on the pair, they i I raced home neck and neck. In the last i i few strides Tobias drew out and woni a great race by a good head. Master j Kilcheran finished fast three lengths' I away and then came The Dodger, Miss j Robe/rts, Galtee and Ohinee, with Sylvan Belle whipping-in the field. H. Holmes was fined £1 for disobedience at the barrier. Time, lmin 2 2-ssec. NORMANBY WELTER, of 135 sovs; ( second 20 sovs; third 5 sovs from j the stakes. Greensidc and O'Neill's b m Mere Mere, sy|rs (San Fran—Maude) 8.2 (C. Price) , 1 J. McCarty's b g Plantation, syrs, 8.3 (B. Deeley) 2 D. Hughes' br g Ngatiruanui, 4yrs, 8.12 (W. Price) 3 Also started': Blakeney (A. Olliver) 8.10, Te Roti (R. Hatch) 8.9, Mon Ami (A. McMillen) 8.4, Merrie Emerald (O. McCarten) 8.0. Royal Airms, who started in the big race, was. the only one withdrawn, and when the tote bell stopped ringing Ngatiruanui, Blakeney and Plantation ■ were carrying most money. As usual Blake- [ ney and Ngatiruanui gave a lot of trouble at the post, and after a tiresome delay they were put on the outside of the field. Mr. O'Connor sent them away in good order, Te Roti and Mon Ami on the inside taking up the running. At the six furlong post Te Roti was well clear of Blakeney, who led Mon Ami and Plantation. The latter ran into third place along the back, and Mere Mere closed up surely. Rounding the bottom Ami.-'had ,, falleh away to last, and 'Mere More ran into second : place. Te i Roti and Mere Mere turned for home together, but the first-named gave up with-! out a struggle, and Ngatiruanui came fast into second place. Mere Mere was well clear at the distance, but Plantation came with a brilliant late Tun and got to within a nose of the leader at the j finish. Had Plantation got clear earlier] he would have scored easily, as he was | galloping over everything in the last i furlong. Ngatiruanui was half a length | away third, Merrie Emerald fourth, and then came Te Roti, Mon Ami and Blake- J ney. Time, lmin 44sec. '. INAHA HACK FLAT, of 100 sovs; sec-1 ond 15 sovs; third 5 sovs from the stakes. C. Ander's br m Avaunce, 4yrs (Advance—Stepfeldt) 8.0 (C. Price) 1 J. Fogarty's br g Dover Straits, 6yfs (Goldfinch) 7.8 '. B I. O'Neill's ch g Monologue, 4yrs (Arthur Olliver) 8.10 3 Also started: Muleteer (Alf. Olliver) 8.9, Clemoes (O. McCarten) 8.3, Bay Paul (B. Deeley 1 ) 8.1, Minora (C. Emmerson) 8.1, Moahau (Copestake) 8.0, Glen Fern (H. Gray) 7.6, Handsome Maid (W. Bell) 7.6, Nukuatu (A. McMullen) 7.6, Billington (O'Shea) 7.2, St. Prior (C. Monk) 7.0, Gordon Bell (Stowe) 7.0, Lady Fran (Weller) 7.0, St. Luap (C. Fowler) 7.3 (inc 31b over). 1 Ineuru, Park Tide, Royal Dragoon, Tobias and Rouge Dragoon dropped out, leaving a fine field of sixteen runners. Nukuatu was a firm favorite: 'Monologue and Handsome Maid were quickest lo leave the barrier. Handsome Maid was showing the way along the bottom from Monologue and Glen Fern, \vith Avaunce and Dover Straits closing up. Glen Fern was chopped out before turning for home, and Handsome Maid and Monologue led a bunched crowd into the straight. Dover Straits came through on the rails and collared Monologue at the distance, and when looking all over a winner Avaunce came with a great dash on the outside, and, catching the leader in the last few strides, won by a head. Monologue was a good third, Nukuatu fourth, and the rest strung out. Time, lmin 16 3-Ssec .