SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 187, 6 February 1914, Page 8

SPORTING.

KGMONT RACING CLUB. ■SECOND DAY. LOS ANGELOS WINS IIAWF.IU STAKES. The Egmont Racing G-ib's spring mooting was brought to a successful conclusion yesterday, in line weather, The morning was dull and stormy, but the suit shone out brightly in the afternoon, and conditions were favorable, for enjoyable racing. Allegation retrieved his lost laurels by winning the Atkinson Memorial Stakes almost from end to end. A surprise was effected by Los Angelos in the Ilawera Stakes, the favorites, Sir Most-Icy and Kcwi l'oto, having to be content with minor position?. Wild Lupin, who has performed consistently of late, returned a big dividend in the Inaha Hack Flat Handicap. I!. Young, rider of Fish-.-r in the Maiden Scurry, was cautioned ''for injudicious ridintf and for investing money on his mount without the owner's permission." The totalisators handled f l-8,43(i for the day, as -again f 17,0111 last year. The totals'shows £00,141 for the meeting, against £34,101 last year. Following are details of the rating:—

OKAIAWA HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs; second 15 sovs, third 5 sovs out of stakes. One mile and n half. 3—Mr O. i'cnfold's b g Huia, 4yrs, by Kilcheran—Arai-te-unt, 0.10 (H. Copestake) 1 I—Messrs. Burrell and Taylor's b g .Tackman, aged, 10.2.. (A. Ward) 2 4—Mr 15. Kellfher's br g Highden, aged, 0.4 (J. Brady) 3 Also started: 2 Kntua 10.5 (Murtagh). 5 Aubassado 9.0 (E. Copestake), and ti Warea 0.0 (J. Eva). Winner trained 'by F. Iliggott. Warea went off with the lead fro-n Jackmnn and Huia. Passing the. stand, Jackinan headed Warea, Huia still lying third. Warea retired seven furlongs from home, Highden going into third place. Huia joined Jackman as they straightened up for home, and outstaying thi! Handsome Jack gelding, Huia won two and a-half rcngtlia. Highden was three lengths away, third. Kntua, Warea and Ambassado next. Time, 2 min 53scc. WAIMATB HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; second S/isovs, third 15 sovs from stakes. Six furlongs. 4 —Mr Ilighdrn's br f Bertrada, 3yrs, by Charlemagne ll.—Couronne, 7.9 (W. Bell) 1 10—Mr W. Nidd's br f IVronillii, 3yrs 7.7 (MeCarten) 2 3—Mr A. Alexander's rn g Fatronalo, flyrs, 8.8 (A. Ollivcr) 3

Also started: 2 Gladiolo 8.9 (Deelev), ."> Astor 8.8 (K. Berry), 1 Zetes 8.2 (11. Gray), 8 Lady Volga 8.0 (R. Young), 7 G rattan 7.S (O'Halloran), 9 Avauncn 7.2 (Conquest), 6 St. Gate 7.1 (Carmont). and 11 Bradamante 6.7 (11. Young). Winner trained by Ceo. Price. St. Gate momentarily showed in front, hut Peronilla and Lady Volga quickly took the had, the favorite (Zetes) being almost last. At the four-furlong post Peronilla and Lady Volga were clear of Astor and Bertrada, The latter came with a great run over the last hit and just beat Peronilla on the. post by a head. Patronale and Gladiolc wore right up next. Lady Volga fifth, and Bradamanle last. Time, Imin lfi'/ s see.

FARMERS- PLATE HANDICAP, of 00 .sovs: second 10 sovs from the stakes. 1— Mr K. Hick's ell g Styrax, Cyrs, by Patronus—Convolvulus, 11.0 (Ms. 0. McDonald) 1 s—Mr R. ('.'. Graham's b g Piketaepa, Cyrs, 10.1! .... (Mr A, McDonald) 2 4—Mr 0. Co.\V b g Timothy, aged, 11-2 (Mr S. Goddard) 3 Also stinted: 2. Aha 11.0 (Mr 11. Cameron), 3 Knocknagow 10" (Mr Clout), 7 John Willi" 10.6 (Mr Bull), 8 Bivouac 10.0 (Mr Brough), and 6 Koval Loop 10.0. Winner trained by J. Brown. Bivouac and Timothy were first out, Knoeknagow being slow to move. Little change took place for half-a-mile, but then Timothy and Styrax went to the front. Styrax was in the lead before entering the straight, and won nicely bv half a length from Pikitaepa. Timothy was a length away third; then came Royal Loop and John Willie. Aha broke a blood vessel and was pulled up. Time, 2min ss«c.

ATKINSON .MEMORIAL STAKES, of 350 sovs; second 35 sovs, third 15 sovs from stakes. One mile and a quarter. •2--Mr E. \V. AUison'o b g Allegation, jyrs, by (.'ladstoiie—Aleger, 7.13 (J. Conquest) 1 s—Mr (.:. 1). Greenwood's br g Empcrador. 4yrs, 0.5 (W. Young) 2 3—Mr 11. Kaynur's be Stepney, 4yrs, 7.11 <W. Ball) 3

Also started: 1 Bronze 8.12 (A. Olliver), 4 Peroneal 7.11 (R. Berry), 9 Coromandel 7.0, 7 Con the Shaughraun 7. 1 ) (Stevcn-on). li Mulja Bill 7.0 (11. young), and S .Minora fi.7 (Cordue). Winner trained by J. D. King.

From a good stmt Peroneal, Coromandel mill A] leant ion wore first to find llieir loot. Passing the stand the order was: Peroneal, Allegation, Mulga Bill, and Con tin' Shaughraun. Peroneal lost her place ,-it the six-furlong post, and Allegation showed well dear of Mulga I'.ill and ( oiomandel, with Stepney nd Kmpevador well hack. Allegation turned for home jn-t in front of Coromandel. with .lirmize' handy, tfmporador came brilliantly I'n.in the distance, but failed to cati-li Alienation, who won by half a least! 1 . Stepney 'fnished fast a length away. Then dime Coromandel, Bronze and I'eroiieal. Time, 2min Usee.

MAU'KX HACK SCURRY, 100 soys; »eeoud 10 sirvs, third 3 sovs from slakes. Five furlongs.

I—Mr M. Gardner's b g Calnis, 4yrs, I),Y ralronu.-v—lsciiit, 8.7 (Deciey) 1 12—Mr F. l'loskins' eh m Patronata, sy>"*, 8.7 (0. Price) 2 2—Dr. T. 1.. t'aget's liv « Carlcman, 2yr5,8.7 T 1 (VL Gray) .".

Also started: 14 Opcke 5.7 (O'llalloran), 19 Master Kntesbv 8.7 (T. Fryer), (i Martingale 8.7 (R. Berry), ,i Fisher 8.7 (Young), >y His Eminence 8.7 (K. Lambcss), If. Project 8.7 (Goldfinch), 9 Kneoiv 8.7 (Copt-slake), IS St. Hubert 8.7 (C. Mt»j), 15 Firing Line 5.7 (F. Stevenson), , Pracfcclus 8.7 (W. Bell). 17 Escort 8.7 (0. McCartcn), 5 Sylvan Dale. 8.7 (R. IS now), 8 St. Carrie 8.7 (A. Ollivcr), 13' Won 8.7 (L. NV.dder), 11 Innolnddo 8.7 (J. Conquest), and 4 Ridicule. 8.7 (W. Young). Winner trained by M. Gardner. From a straggling start Calais and Zion dashed to the .front, St. Hubert, Opeke, and Master Kate-shy getting away worst. As they came to the turn, Calais and Ziou were in the lead, followed bv St. Carrie and Carloman. Calais easily held his own in the. run home, winning by a length and a-half from Patronata, who finished fa-.t, just beating Carlonian bv half :>. length. Martingale and St. Carrie vevo next. Tim*. Imin 4 l-ssec.

lIAWKRA STAKES, of 100 sovs; second 00 sovs, third 30 sovs from slakes; weight-forage Six furlongs. 3—Mr Jan Duncan's eh g Los Ange'.os, aged, by San Francisco—La Yalit-rc, 8 - l!j (L\ Deelev) 1 2—Mr A. W. Willie.-' b c Sir Moseley, s - 8 > "■>•'•« (11. Grav) 2 1-Mr W. Raleigh's b!k h Itewi l'oto, 3yrs, 8.12 (C. Price) 3 Also started: 4 Krmengarde 0.1 <\. Ollivt-r). Winner trained by J. Prosper. A fine start saw Ern'iengarde. lead out ot the straight from ltewi l'oto, Sir Moseley, and Los Angelos. Passing the ■six-furlong post the leader was out" four lengths in front of ltewi Poto, but three furlongs from home Kcwi l'oto tackled the leader, ami La, Angelos eame fa.,!. On (lie turn the field dosed up, but Los Angelos was first to straighten up for the run home, and simply cantered in three lengths in front c-f Sir Moseley, who outstayed Itewi l'oto over the last furlong. Time, Imin 42<'.sec.

INAHA HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second lo sovs-. third 5 sovs from stakes. Six furlongs. 10-Mr W. Buckle's ,-h g Wild Lupin, aged, by Lupin—Silver Agnes, B.S (Copestake) 1 I—Mr F. (.'. Davies' br g Paoli, 4yrs, 8 - G (11. Cray) 2 3—Mr F. Selwood's b g Pluv Off, 3vrs, 8 -' l ". lA. Olliv'er)' 3 Also started: 11 Ratana 9.4 (W. Price), 2 Canute 9.3 (W. Young), 5 King Chiara AG (.T. Conquest), li Toaterc 8.3 (C. Price), 4 Corberca 8..'! (L, Nodder), 4 Oranco 7.12 (W. Bell). !) Crawford 7.8 (O. McCarten), 8 Conney 7.8 (1!. Clarke). 7 Tyson 7.8 (It. Bevvy), 12 PatroneiS 7.7 (H. Young), 14 St'. Luttp 7.3 (Carmont). 13 Galt-.-c 7.(1 (Dceley). Hi Armature 7.0 (Conine). 17 Siilathiel 7.0 (Fryer), and ]» liillington 7.0 (Goldfinch).' v Winner trained by P. Coffey. >!crberga and Carance were hrn'cketc.!. St. Luap. Oaltee and Crawford were in front when the field settled down, Billington being last. Play Oft' ran to third place at the fouv-furiung post, and Wild Lupin improved hi, position. Play Otf and Wild Lupin ltd into the straight, but Wild Lupin quickly settled his rival. Paoli came with a rattle from the distance, but could not catch Wild Lupin, who won by a bare length. King Chiara was fourth nud Crawford fifth. Time, Imin 17 2-.«ec.

XORMANBY WKLTKR HANDICAP, jf 175 sovs; second 20 sovs. third ."i sovs from stakes. Ei.jht an( i ft .i l(l |f l'llrtongs. I—Mr J. Halle's 1) « Byron, ,".yrs, by Martian—Creek Maid, y.4 (R. Declev) 1 2—Mr W. C Phillips' <di v Oi flama, 3yrs, 8.8 (H. Gray) 2 3—Mr T. F. Goddard's br g Tetikura, tyi-s, 8-5 (A. Olliver) 3 Also started: .Monologue 8.9 (W. Young), 5 Aruake 8.7 (H. Berry), S White Crane 8.1 (J. Conquest), 7 Square Deal 7.13 (C. Price), 0 I'alroiiymic 7.13 (MeCarten), 10 Lady Nolan 7.12 (J. Ayre), 0 Invader 7.12 (Bell), and li Florist 7.12 (Stevenson). Winner trained by A. J. .She.arsby. Monologue made the running for' six furlongs, followed by Florist, Patronymic, and White Crauc. Byron caught the leaders at the bend and -won by a length and a-half, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 52seC,

I THK PURCHASE OF PRINOK PALATINE. T,y Cable—Press Association--Copyright London, February 4. Captain Thomas Henry Browne, u sporting journalist, successfully sued Joel for £2OOO commission on the purchase of Prince Palatine. He relied on correspondence pacing between them in 1012. Defendant, denied employing Browne as agent and added that he bought the horse through Tatlersalls. ,» .....' OFFF.RF.I) FOB C 50.000. Received o, ."."5 p.m. London, February 4. Captain Browne ndduced evidence that Prince Palatine was offered to Lords St. Davids and Rosebcty. The owner told Captain Browne he wanted £50.000 lor the horse. Captain Browne telephoned to Joel, who replied: "You mint think I'm a damned fool." He denied authorising Captain Browne to c-uduct the negotiations. THK HOBATIT IT P. Hobart. February 5. The result of the Tlobarl ■l'n» was: Delphic 1, Lawreny 2. Coildclla :!. There were seven starters, v. 1 on liy three lengths. Time, 2miu. 40-iec.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

ACCEPTANCES i-'()i{ SCMMF.R MEETINO. Uy Telegraph—Press Association. Cliristchurch, Ui-; (Night. Tliv. acceptances ior tin- Canterbury Jockey Club'.s Summer Mci ting are as follow:

HORNBY WELTER, of 1.'.0 .sovs.; seven furlongs.—Kilts 9.13, Merton 0.10, Teviotdale 9.8, Cuomo 9.7, Mount Victoria !).l, Flower of the We-t S.O, Glenowl 8.13, Sunbeam 8.7, Vanquish B.G, Gregory 8.0, Aimwell 8.3, Miss Dolmar 8.2. Judith 8.0, Kcspoml 8.0. I MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, „f 400 j sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Tlirax 8.0, Martim S.I), Flora McDonald 8.3, Snccialform 8.0, (llenli.inau 7.13, Odessa 7.1, Britain Crown 0.7, Troon 0.7. LYTTF.LTOX PLATE, of 200 sovs; five furlongs.—lice 8.3, Marsa 8.3, Ronmania 7.12, Camillas 7.12, Bonny Knight 7.12, Bold Stroke 7.9, Moulu' 7.0, St. Helen 7.0, Olga Carlovna 7.0, St. Ewe 7.0, Fast-nidi 7.0, Tnniso 7.0. Atheldena 7.3, -Snapdragon 7.3, Angelina 7.3. CRAVEN PLATE, of 200 sow; seven furlongs.—Martin* 5.13, Stardanccr 8.3, Vocation 7.13, Kilts 7.12, Merton 7.9, Mount Victoria 7.0, First Cllaiue 7.0, Briar Patch (1.13, Baritone (5.13. HALSWELL HANDICAP, ot" 140 sovs; one mile.—Joan 8.0, Slogan 7.12, Owhotoro 7.11, Bonne Bouclie 7.11, Forest Belle 7.8, Finn Hold 7.7, Kingsway 7.3, Moneymaker 7.0, Sir Hamilton 7.0, Scotch Melodv 7.0, Martial 7.0, Free 7.0, Trilby 7.0.

POST HANDICAP, of 150 »ovs. ; one mile—Taimluiuser 0.7, Saklmrg 8..>, The Cornet 7.13, Gnome 7.«, YcriU-, 7.C,Glonowl 7.0, Troon 7.0. After the payment of subscriptions the following remain in the Middle Parle Plate, of 500 sova; six furlongs:—Zeus, Honesty, Angelina, Mowbray. I'oumanii, S.iuci, Reputation. Court Martial, Nightwatch, Kecontre, ami lionny .Maiden.

GISBORNE RACES. Gisboruc, La-st Night. The Oisborne races were held to-dav. Results:IIACK HURDLES.- I Kalana 1, 2 Pliivcr 2, 5 Rongomui 3. Time, 2min 28scc. MAIDEN SCUr.rvY.-2 Multiplicity 1, 3 Soultie 2, 2 Omauft LaAy 3. Time, 49>/ l sec FLYING HANDICAP.-2 Waiorewa 1, 4 Lord Possible 2, 3 Field Force 3. TK HARAPA HACK.—2 Hhvitapu ), 4 Ko.icnlifl.ui 2, VnitU 3. Time, lmin 20 3 5-ec. (HSRORNE ('IT.—2 fVatondnlo 1, 4 llirkline and 3 Multiply dead heat. FIRST WELTKR.-I'l.listic 1, 2 Gazette 2. 3 Repeal 3. Time, lmin 44 2-sac:. RAILWAY HANDICAP.--1 Microbe 1, 5 Tier? 2, 3 Arosinc 3. Time, lmin 3ficc. PARK STAKP.S.-l Perceler 1, 3 Lady Alicia 2, 2 Tatini 3. Time, lmin 28 3-5 see.

TE KUITI RACKS. Tc Kuiti, Last Night. The Te Kuiti races were held to-day. This weather was fine and the going wod. There was •>. rcuord attendance. The totalisutor handled £OB2O, an increase of nearly £3OOO on last year. Results:— MAlDEN.—Obdurate 1, Lays Lyncttc . 2. y.nlup'm 3. Time, lmin 34scc. TAUMARUNUI HACK.- Pet 1, GlenfUcnspire 2, Salvia 3. time, lmin Ssee. CUP.—Tinopni. 1, Admiral Soult 2, Tamainupo 3. Time, 2min 11 l-5.-,ec. HURDLES—Te Ongo 1. Santiago 2, Kotiripo 3. Time, 3min 23 36aec. TAUMARNNUI HACK.—Pet 1, Glmispire 2. Obdurate 3. Tim \ l.nin 17 3-5 see. -"""WWl AVKLTER—Sir Stroud 1, Maissonetto 2, Almeida 3. ROHKPOTAE STAKiIS.- Tinopai 1, Tripoli 2. Hinerewa 3. FAREWELL—BIue Rose 1.