SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 172, 29 December 1914, Page 7

SPORTING.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. r 1 WAY'S RACING. A MORI - SSIUL MEETING. Favored by prions summer weather, the second day's raring of the Taranaki Jockey Club's Christinas meeting was enjoyable and successful. There was again a larger attendance tlian usuai, as was shown by the xotalisator returns, which were £27-i:i ahead of the second day's figures lust year. The total amount handled by the machines yesterday was £10,050, including £29114 on the last race, a record for any one event in the club's history. For the two days' racing the public backed their fancies to the amount of ,£32,335 10s, as against ,1:27,025 lUh last year, the improvement being £-1710, a result which must largely be credited to the more vigorous policy adopted by the club in its catering for the public The patrons included many who had missed the first day's sport" and these were delighted with the very many improvements and innovations cgected by the club, and with the spick-and-span appearance of the lawns, course, and the general appointments. The fields were again good, tliouglfthe scratching pencil had been over-busy in one or two events. There were some splendid races fought out during the day. An unfortunate ac- ; ddent occurred in the hurdle event, Nita falling at the last hurdle and bringing down Kauroa, the latter having subsequently to be destroyed. The deputyjudge was Mr B. 11. (Jhaney, not Mr A. W. Budge, as erroneously stated in yes. terday's issue. As on the first day, ; all the officials managed their work in splendid style, and there was not one 1 hitch throughout the meeting. The catering arrangements were all that they should be, and the musical programme i was appreciated. ' j The lawns presented a gay sight, the ladies dresses showing to the best advantage on the green turf, which was further brightened by the numerous beds of ncmesia, phlox drummondii, stocks, j pansies, and so on, which provided a wealth of bloom. Details of the racin" were as follow: ° FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, Of 75 sovs. Seven furlongs. 0 Mr. E. Knight's ch m Belle Paul, Gyrs. (St. Paul—Lebcl mare), 7.9 (Goldfinch) j 1 Mr. W. Carter's ch m Fore, 4yrs 9.0 (C. Monk) ; o 8 Mr. G. Morris' ch g Combustion, 5 yr&, 0.0 (Henderson) 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also ran: 3 Patronata, 8.7; 7 Glen Tulloch, B.G; 5 Armature, 8.4; 4 Idol, 8.4; S Shandon Bells, 7.9; 0 Warea, 7.9,. When tiie barrier lifted Idol showed out in front of Combustion and Armature. The favorite got away badly. There was little alteration in the positions, except that Idol went back, until Belle Paul made a great rush in the straight and won by half a length, Combustion only a head away. Armature was fourth. Time, Imin. i3scc. INGLEWOOD HANDICAP (Open), Of 100 sovs.. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. 11. Cleland's ch h Tree Lucerne, fiyrs. (Lupin (Fryer) I 1 Messrs. Ewart and Somers' b h Ivaniki, 9.0 (McCarten) 2 J Mr. O. Mealyn's b g Zetes, 6yrs., 8.7 (L. Nodder) 3 (Winner trained by J. Fryer.) Also ran: 4 Royal Simon, 7.7. Scratched: Simple Sam. Except for a few yards at the start, when Zetes was in front, Tree Lucerne was in front all the way, and, stalling off a fine challenge by Kaniki in the straight, won by a length, Zetes threequarters of a length further back. Time, lmin. Msec. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. 11. B. Curtis' br g Toa 'Tore, syrs. (Maniapoto Gallantry), 9.2 (McCarten) 1 1 Mr. M. Gardner's b g Calais, syrs., 9.5 (L. Nodder) 2 0 Mr. S. Pitt's ch m Martingale, aged, 8.0 (Brown) 3 (Winner trained by E. Johnson.)

Also ran: 5 Quo Vadis, 8.0; 4 Project, 7.10; 3 Mahlstick, 7.0; 10 Magneta, 7.3; 7 Vladian, 7.2; 9 A vena, 7.0; 7 Bay Paul, 7.0.

Scratched: Crawford, Combustion, Patroness, Shandon Bells, Armature. Quo Vadis had the best of the start, but Toa Tere soon established a lead, and was never headed. Martingale followed him into the straight, but Calais made a great run, and was overhauling the leader when the post was passed, Toa Tere winning by half a length, six lengths between second and third. Mahlstick was fourth. Time, lmin. Ifisec.

TARATA HACK HURDLES, Of 125 sovs. One mile and a half.

1 Mr. K. Hicks' eh g Styrux, aged (Patronus Convolvulus), 10.12 (Pine) 4 Mr. F. Webb's ch g Tirohanga, aged,

| 0.7 (J. Olds) f 2 Mr. A. Baylies' br g Advancer, 0 Jj '■ yrs., 9.8 (Copestake) j (Winner trained by J. Brown.)

Also ran: 5 Kauroa, 10.3; fl Florist, 9.10; 7 Nita, 9.0; 8 Millbanks, 9.0; 3 Ngiipoto. 9.0.

Scratched: Ivatua, Tarero. A fair start was effected. At the first hurdle tlie order was Advancer, Millhanks, Styrax. 'At tlie stand hurdle Millbanks and Advancer jumped together, and Tirohanga and Styrax followed together, a couple of lengths hack, Ngapoto last. By the time the. five-fur-long post was reached Styrax had taken the lead from Millbanks and Advancer, and Tirohanga commenced to ccme through. At the High School bend tlie order was Styrax, Tirohanga, Florist, anil Nita. Styrax led into the straight, and won by two lengths, Advancer, twelve lengths away, third. Millbanks was fourth. Nita fell at the last hurdle, and brought down Kauroa, whose leg was broken, Time, 2min. SO 2-ssec,

NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP (Open), Of 125 sovs. One mile and 110 yards. 2 Mr. A. W. Ogle's b g Astor. -Iyrs. (Coronet —Clompett), S.O (McCarten) 1 3 Mr. J. Paterson's b m Passadena, aged, 5.12 (t*. Nodder) - 4 Mr. \V. Buckle's eh g Wild Lupin, aged, 8.0 (Goldfinch) 8 \Also ran: 1 Te Hon Hon, 7.0; 15 Katua, 0.12; 0 Mfistcv Tupnhi, 0.7 (untl 241hs, over). .. .L'M

Scratched: Quo Vadis. Astor got the beat of the start, closely chased by i'l> Hou Hou and Wild Lupin. With a couple of furlongs gone He Hou Hon assumed the lead, Astor coming I next, and Wild Lupin third. The Lupin • Siding asserted himself along the back stretch, and Astor went back to .fourth place, Katun moving up to third place. Once turned for home there was only Astor in it. Won by a length, third horse a length and 'a half away. Te Hou Hou was fourth. Time, ' lmin. 5 2-ssee. WARE A HACK SCURRY, Of 50 govs, Five furlongs. 1 Mr. J. George's br g Glenroy, syrs. (Glenap—Vardo), S.O (Krown) .. 1 2 Mr. J. .Mead's b m Wioletta, 4vrs,. 8.0 (McC'arten) 2 4 Messrs. Glasgow and Paget's b m Rosalys, 8.0 (J. James) 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also ran: 7 Dcesidc, 8.0; 5 Con Guard, S.O; 8 Pied Coral, S.O; 9 Miss Folate. S.O; 3 Top Twig, S.O; 6 Flirt, S.O. Seratchel: Zion, Deemster, Lad o' Cowrie, Vestalis, Iceberg, Combustion, Black Ada, Oblikoff, lied Hot, Patronata, Go On, Veto, Formulate. Glenroy was never troubled, and won by three lengths, the second, third, and Doeside being bunched. Time, lmin. 5 2-ssec. tJRUTI WELTER HACK HANDICAP, Of 100 govs. One mile and 110 yards. 1 Messrs. Goodwin and ITardley's cli h Chamanade (Sylvia Park— Ora), 9.10 (Nodder) 1 4 Mr. X. Brown's ch g Harbor Light, svrs., 8.0 (Brown) 2 2 Mr. J. Foreman's br h Cordon, 4 yrs., 8.1 (Goldfinch) 3 (Winner trained by D; J. Goodwin.) Also ran: 3 Draft, 9.4. Scratched: Patronymic. Chamanade got a flying start, but soon gave place to Harbor Light, and along the back stretch was running last. Entering the straight the field was bunched, Combustion rapidly improving his -position. Ridden with fine] judgment, the chcftnut got his neck in Jront, Cordon two lengths behind. Time, lmin. 54 ter ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs. .Five furlongs. 4 Mr. S. Buick's br g Crawford (St. Paul—Lilly), Syrs., 9.0 (Nodder). 1 3 Mr. M. Gardner's b g Calais, syrs., 9.7 (JlcCarteD) 2 1 Mr. P. Johnson's blk g Watine, aged, 8.12 (Copcstake) 3 (Winner trained by T. Pine.) Also ran: (! Lady Amai, 8.7; 2 Sylvan j Dale, S.l; 5 Patroon, 7.10; 7 Miss Fisher, 7.3; 8 Flying Camp, 7.3. Watine, Calais, and Patroon were prominent in tiie early stages, and Sylvan Dale galloped a couple of furlongs Ik second place, but Crawford won in the last few strides by a nose, third horse i length away. Time, lmin. 2 2-ssoe, AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES.. By Telegraph..—Per. Press Association. Auckland, Yesterday. Following are the acceptances for the second day of the A.R.C. meeting:— ISLINGTON PLATE, 1 mile.-Postil-lion 9.2, Prince Soult 8.13, Merry Roe, Warstep 8J), Balboa 5.2, Mullingar 8.2, Reputation 8.2. BOWEN HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Bedford 9.3, Christmas Rose 8.1(1, Banksia 5.2, Loloma 7.11, Bonny Rig 7.9, Centre, Gayeiuin and Kaimanuka 7.6, Glucian, Mantle, Gold Fran, Bouvardia, Lady Penury, The Glad Eye, Fionnuala 7.3. WAITEMATA HANDICAP, one mile and a quarter.—Self 8.12, Gazette and Soldier 8.0, Snapdragon and Kaween 8.5, Camulus 8.4, lloumania 8.3, Haku Fisher and Salvia 8.1, Hereford, Devastation and Ovation 8.0, Makura 7.12, Iladj 7.8, Plenipotent 7.0, El Gallo 7.5, Brookfield, Hwarken and Ulster 7.2. CRITERION HANDICAP, six furlongs. —Royal Arch 9.2, Sutala 9.1, Wishful 8.10, Anan 8.7, Housewife 8.4, Marco Bello and Olissando 7.1, Snub, Freya and Penroi 0.10. SUMMER CUP, one mile and a quarter—Chortle 8.9, Royal Irish 8.4, Allegation 8.0, Monojaci 7.9, Courtmartial 7.7, Jolie Fille 7.7, Goldsize 7.3, Campeador 0.12, Hymettius 0.11, Self 0.10. PONSONBY HURDLES, one mile and three-quarters.—Kilmeny 12.3, Spaltish 11.11, Te Onga and Fasliion Plate 11.0, Barbwire 9.10, Lady Sabretache 9.0, Waitopa 9.0. gas**,.** ■ VISITORS PLATE, five furlongs.Poatilhon 9.0, King Lupin 5.13, Downham 8.11, Waiorewa, Tact S.l, Colonel Soult 8.0, Goldlire 8.0, Toreador 7.13, Glad Tidings. Bee, Tete-a-tete 7.11, Hymettius 7.8, Delenda 7.4, Kittv Bellairs 7.4, Mount Victoria 7.3, 'Gold Necklet 7.0, Maid of Orleans 0.7. SALISBURY WELTER HANDICAP, one mile.—Patronale 9.2, Beldame 9 4 Vocation 9.1, St. Elmn 8.12, Phosphorous 8.8, Austin 8.4, Worcester 8.3, Iliad's Hero 8.2, Gloy 8.1, Tangiwai and Football 8.0. STRATFORD ANNUAL MEETING. Willi the Taranaki Christmas meeting now over sportsmen will be looking ahead for further racing in the New Year. In this respect. Taranaki is well catered for, tiie Stratford Racing Club's annual meeting taking place on Friday and Saturday, the first days of the New Year. This year the club very wisely decided to eliminate open events (poorly supported in the past), and the result is that nominations for all events were splendid. Acceptances are good, and lacing should be interesting throughout. Winners of flat races after declaration of weights will be obliged to carry a penalty of and for everv additional race a further penalty of 71bs.; or, if the handieapper thinks fit, he may rehandicap the winner of any race after the weights have appeared. * Since last January, the Stratford club has not been idle. The grandstand and outside stand have been greatly enlarged and improved, and seating accommodation should now be ample. A new totalisator house, with a greatly increased number of windows for Ms and 20,s tickets, should relieve the congestion there. in addition, enclosures for motors, vehicles and hors.es have been provided. A feature „r the meeting will lie the presence of the SVunganui Garrison Band, whose excellent music is alone worth making the trip to hear. There should be a record attendance at Stratford on Friday, excursion trains (and fares} being ndverfised from alt parts of the province and from Wanganui.