SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 191, 2 January 1913, Page 3

SPORTING.

STRATFORD RACES. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. The fc>tratf'i"<l Rating Club was not fortunate as regards weather experienced -for tht opening day of the New Year meeting Rain set in at noon, and increased as the afternoon wore on, making matters very disagreeable for patrons of t'*o club. The officials of the club had everything working smoothly, and did fU they could to make tihe gathering a success. The Stratford Municipal Brass Band supplied acceptable music, t'nd the catering was excellent. The sum of £10,907 was put through * he new machines, as against £10.114 . vcal '-

Following *re results of the racing: TARIKI WELTER HACK HANDICAP, 0 f 80 so} vs.; second 10 sovs.; third 5 sots, j from the stakes. Seven furlongs ( . 1 Mr. J- M-jOarty's b'g Patronymic, syis, . 7' (O. M'Cartg'i) i 3 Mr. 3- *[• Butler's b m Conney, 4JTB., 9-0 (L. Nodder) 2 S Mrs. Kek ker's b g Howler, aged, 8.10 (Si mpkins) 3 4 Allure ).ll (H. Copestake), 2 Princess Flo 8.10 (R. Barlow), 9 St. Kildare 8.9 (W.'Avife), 5 Moirette 8.9 (Howden), 7 St. B-7 B -7 (Graham), and G Patroness 8.7 l(Sceats) also started. Won easily J>7 btiree lengths, with a. neck between «« ond and third. Time, lmin. 30 2-ssec. BOROUGH STAKES, of 00 sovs.; second 1' > sovs., third 5 sovs. from the strfes.! Weight for age. Four and a quarter furlongs. 1 Mr. H. (w. Johnston's ch h Tree

LucemJ", 4yrs., Lupin—Dolly, 8.7 (L. Nodder) l 4 Mr. T. Hopefull's b in Floss, 6yrs., 8.7 (Oiliver) 2 2 Mr. G. D. M'Kenzic's br g Astor, 2yrs., 7.7 (Sceats) 3 Ojßahawm 8.7 (Simpkins), 12 Oxlev 8.7 (Packer), 14 St. Hubert 8.7 (Pearcef, 11 Kumalphi 8.7 (Graham), 9 Retrieve 8.7 (Gilbert), 3 Kathleen Mavourneen 8.7 (Barlow), 8 Patronata 8.7 (Goddard), 7 Glacier 8.0 (Goldfinch), 5 Invader 8.0 (M'Carten). 13 Captain Miro 8.0 (Ayre).-.ind 10 Flint 8.0 (Fryer) also started. Won by half a length. Third horse two lengths away. Time, 54 2-5 sec, »

I STRATFORD CUP HANDICAP, of 200 j sovs.; second 20 sovs.; third 10 sovs. I from the stakes. One mile and I a quarter. i 5 Mr. S. Pitt's b g Master Tupuhi. 6yra, Tupuhi—Dolly, G. 12 (Goldfinch) * 1 3 Mr. T. Hopefull's b g Muleteer. aged, 8.0 (Oiliver) 2 4 Mr. J. Foreman's b g Patriotic, ayrs., 8.11 (Nodder) 3

1 North East 0.0 (Barlow), 2 Sam Pan 7.7 (M'Carten) and 6 Rector Girl 0.7 also started. Won easily. A close third. Time, 2min. 11 l-ssec.

MIDHIRST HACK HANDICAP,* of 80 from; the'-stakes. One mile. 3 Mrs. C. Ruscoe'.i ch g Royal Diagoon, 4yrs., Campfirc—La Mile 7.11 (M'Carten) .....'.?.-. 1 1 Mr. J. O'Halloran's ch g Aruake, 6yrp., 8.0 (Nodder) 2 2 Mr. T. F. Goddard's br g Tetifciira, ayrs., 8.5 (Goddard) 3

5 Delia 6.13 (Fryer) and 4 Opeke G.lO (Goldfinch) also started. Won in hollow fashion. Time. lmin. 44 l-ssec. OHUBA HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs.; second 15 sovs.; third 5 sovs. from the stake*. Cue mile and a half. 2 Mr. J. R. L. Stanford's oil g Bercola, a#ed, Officer— Xoon, !).5 (H. Copeatake) 1 3 Mr 0. Cox's b g Timothy, aged,

10.5 (Packer) 2 4 .Mr. L. Wenimick's b g Proxy. 4yrs.. 9.0 (Abbott) .*.'..'.... 3. LAviatrix 11.2 (Howden) also started. Won by a length. Time, 2min. 51% see. FARMERS PLATE, of 30 sovs.; second 10 sovs. from the stakes. One mile.

1 Mr. P. Scully's ch g Kuropotamgi, 4vrs.. Papakura—Anser Anser. 11.0 (Mr. Awdry) 1 G Mr. 1». 11. Chanev's b g Malaphin. aged. 11.7 (Mr.' 11. Matthews) .. 2 4 Mr. F. W. Webb's eh g Tirohanga. oyrs., 11.0 (Mr. Webb) - 3 7 Millbanks 11.0 (Mr. Wade), 3 Hayden Park 11.0 (Mr. A. Mitchell), 2 Nebulous 11.0 (Mr. Clout), 5 Wee Paul (Mr. Aubrey) 11.0. and 8 Queen's Child 10.7 (Mr. Pacr) also started. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin. 50 2-.jsec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 150. sovs.: second 15 sovs.: third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. Mr. J. Barlow's b h Katua, Oyrs., Obligado—TimWhiffler mare." 0.7 (Goldfinch) 1 Mr. S. Pitt's b g Red Lupin. Oyrs.. 7.13 (Sccats) 2 Mj : P. W. • .Scallv's ch g Ascalon. ' aged, 8.9 (Aver) 3 Con tlic Sliaughraun 8.7 (Nodder) also started. Won by two lengths after a punching finish." Time, lmin. 15sec. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs.; second 10 sovs.; third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs.

1 Mr. T. llenziger's ch g Crawford, 4vrs., St. Paul—Lily, 8.1 (Nodder) 1 5 Mr. M. Franklin's blk g Galtee, .V.rs.. 7.13 (Ayre) 2 3 Mr O. Thornton's blk g Gordon l!elle. liyrs., ti.7 (Coddard) ...'. 3 7 Parktide 8.5 (Copestake). (i Lady y- .hi /.PS (Gilbert). 4 Glcnfern 7.9 (Si-eats 1 ). 2 Minora 7.4 (Goldfinch), also started. Won easily. Time, lmin. Usee.

DETAILS OK THE lUCJXC. Sei'iitchings reduced the field for the Tariki Walter to nine, of which Patronymic, Princess Flo and Conner came in lor mosk support. Mr. Thompson sent them away to a good start, hut hefore a furlong had been covered Conney was in the van, followed by Princess Flo and the rest hunched. At the five furlongs post Moirette lost her rider. Princess Flo and Conney led along the hack, but before the turn was reached Patronymic could be seen coming with a great turn of speed. The latter covered a lot of ground at the home turn, but when straightened up the favourite quickly settled Conney and Princess Flo, and ran in a comfortable winner by three lengths from Conney. Howler fim ifilicd fast, a close third, and thcu came Princess Flo and Allure. Fourteen faced the starter in the Borough Stakes, Tree Lucerne. Astor and Kathleen Mavoureen carrying most money. Floss was quickest to find her feet from a fair send-off, and Astor was nnwt prominent of the others. Astor took the lead three furlongs 'from home, and looked a winner at the turn, but the two-year-old faded away in the run home, and Tree Lucerne, finishing up well, beat Floss by a narrow margin. Astor was a fair third, and the rest spread out. The withdrawal of Con the Sliattghran, ing Star from the Strafford Cup took St. Serf, Tied Lupin, Cornelian and Shina lot of interest owt of the event. Of the six starters North-East was a hot favourite, Sam Tan, Jluieteer and. P&-

triotic also having a good following. The field moved off in line, and Rector Girl set out to make the pace. The daughter of Obligado led Master Tupuhi by several lengths as they ran past the stand, Patriotic being third and Sam Pan last. Master Tupuhi and Patriotic reduced Rector Girl's lead as they ran along the back, and at the turn Rector Girl was beaten. Sam Pan was coming fast, and North-East was tailing off. Master Tupuhi was first into the straight, and came on to win comfortably from Muleteer, who finished well. Patriotic was close up next, followed by Sam Pan and Rector Girl. North-East was a bad last. ; The scratching pen was freely used in the Midhirst Handicap. Only five h«rses sported silk, Aruake being installed a warm order, Tetikura and Royal Dragoon being next in order of favouritism. Delia jumped back when the tapes lifted, but the rest moved off in line. Royal Dragoon and Aruake were in the van running out of the straight, Opeke being next and Delia last. Opeke went to the front four furlongs from home, but Royal Dragoon always had her measure, and was again well clear of the opposition as they turned for home. Aruake and Tetikura made great efforts to catch the leader in the straight, but the Campfire gelding was not to be denied, and won by over three lengths. Tetikura was a length away third, and Opeke and Delia a long way back. The presence of Aviatrix in the Ohura Hurdles frightened all but three horses, and the former, on the strength of her successes at New Plymouth, was sent out a firm favourite. The slippery state of the going, however, completely spoiled | her jumping, and she struck the first fence in the straight very hard and afterwards dropped right out of the contest. Timothy led Aviatrix past the stand the first time, but Bercola, who was fencing well, had run into secondplace at the six furlongs post. Half a mile from home Bercola headed Timothy, Proxy lieing about ten lengths away and Aviatrix "absolutely." Bercola bowled into the straight with a good lead, but screwed badly at the last jump. On the flat Bercola had too much pace for Timothy, and won easing up, by over a length. Proxy was a long way behind, and the favourite, Aviatrix, distanced.

Kuropotangi. a sturdy son of Papakura, was sent out an odds-on favourite for the Farmers' Plate, for which there were eight runners. Hayden Park was first away, but came down at the turn running *out of the straight, and brought down Nebulous. For a moment it looked as if. the accident would be attended with serious results, but both riders and horses escaped with a few scratches. Malaphin led along the back from Tirohanga and Kuropotangi. The latter came through at the bend, and, running on strongly won bv three lengths from a rank outsider in Malaphin. Tirohanga was four lengths away third, and Wee Paul next.

The Flying Handicap was run in heavy rain. Only four torses went to the post, Katua beng most in demand. After considerable delay the field was got away on even terms. Red Lupin set a merry pace and was followed by Ascalon, Katua and Con the Shaughran, Red Lupin was being hailed the winner at the turn when Katua came with a great rush, and, catching the leader inside the distance 'won all out by two lengths. Ascalon was three lengths aw<\y next, and Con the. Shaughraun last.

It wns almost-impossibe to distinguish the colors as the horses lined up for the Railway Handicap., Crawford was quickly in front and ran in an easy winner by two lengths from Galtee, with Gordon Bell a close third. Glenferii was last.

TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances have been received for the second day's racing: Toko Welter Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs.: one -mile—Master Tupuhi 9.12. Sampan !).!), Allure 9.4, Lucerne ■ UA, Rector Girl 8.9, The Howler 8.7, Princess Flo 8.5, Moirette 5.3, Kathleen Mavourneen 8.0. Opek-e 8.0. St. Kiklare 8.0. Cairdiff Stakes, of 50 sovs.; four furlongs and a quarter (weight B.o).—Royal Patron. Rahanui, Leota. Kathleen Mavourneen. Ascor, Lady Cordon,'Patronit ta, Pittrono-is, Glabier. Joey, Floss, Oxley. Gipsy Kate, Nullah Nullah. Sweet Breeze. Retrieve, Captain. Miro, Flint, John Willie. Xgaere Handicap, of 175 sovs.; six furlongs.—Red Lupin 8.1, Muleteer 7.12, Katua 7.4, Ratrontile 7.2, Simple Sam C.12, Boronia 0.7.

Miakuri Hurdle Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs.; one mile and a half.—Timothy 10.8, Mittaramii 10.5, Bercola 10.4, Proxy 9,0. Oteahau 9.0.

Strathmore Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs.; Five furlongs.—Simple Sam 8.9, Park Tide 8.4, Lady Fran 7.10, Patroness 7...1. Supply 1i.12.

Dominion Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile.—Patronale 8.13, Ascalon 8.9, Muleteer 8.4, Master Tupulii 7.12, Red Lupin 7.10, .Sampan 7.9, Royal Dragoon 7.(1, Kabua 7.2, Conney fi.l2. Minora fi.7. Ladies' Pur*e Hack Handicap, of GO sovs.; six furlongs.—Malapliin 11.6, The Howler 11.0, Nebulous 10.10, Tiroliionga lfl.ll. Havden Park 10.8. Ralianui 1Q.7, Millbanks lO.li, Ladv Gordon 10.5,' Sylvan Glade 10.2, St. Hubert 10.0.

County flack Handicap, of SO sovs.; six furlongs. —Lucerne 0.4, Patronale 8.11, Crawford 8.0, Park Tide 8.2, Aruake 8.2, Titikura 7.13, Galtee 7.13, Connev 7.13, Rector Girl 7.0. fiordon Bell Ci.l2. St. Luap 0.10, St. Kildare 0.10.