SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 203, 4 February 1915, Page 8

SPORTING.

NGMOXT RACING CLUB. .SUMMER MEETING. FiilbT DAY. The weather was fine for tlui opening day of tlie Kgmont Summer meeting. The attendance was well up to that of last year, and the totalisator investments were heavy, the sum of ,tU!),(1:27 being passed through the machine, an increase of .€l2Ol 10s on last year's figures. The racing was excellent, close finishes being the order of the day Winners were hard to-pick, and dividends large. One winner returned his supporters upward of half a century, and Katua, Byron and Te Hon Hou all paid good dividends. Mr C. O'Connor was in his best form at the barrier, and Mr Hartgill's decisions were received without dissent. The Lyric Orchestra supplied acceptable music, but would have been heard to greater advantage if their stand had been better placed. An inquiry into the runing of Toa Tore in the Merenierc Hack Flat was adjourned until 8 p.m. and was still proceeding at 10.30 p.m. Mr. J. Turton and his staff had everything working smoothly, and the lawns and track were in good order, reflecting great credit on the club's caretaker, Mr A. Morse. Following are details of the racing:—■ OHAWE HACK HURDLES HANDICAP Of 100 sovs.; second 15 sovs.; third 5 soys, from stakes. One mile and a half. 5 W. J. Lile's b h Katua, aged, by Obligado—Tim Whiffler mare, !).« (L. Traill) 1 7 P. W. Scally's eh g Ascalon, aged, 0.0 (A. Ward) 2 2 F. W. Webb's eh g Tirohanga, aged, 10 9 (J. Olds) 3 Also' started: 3 St. Gate, 11.2 (W. Adams); 4 Styrax, 10.10 (T. Pine). 1 Glen Nevis, 10.0 (F. McCabiO ; 8 Armature, 9.0 (Henderson); C Ngaputa 9.0 i (McSweeney). I Winner trained by J. Barlow. Won by three-quarters of a length. | Poor third. Time, 2min 49Jsec.

FLYING HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs.; second 35 sore.; third 15 sovs. from stakes. Six furlongs. 2 A. W. Ogle's b g Astor, 4yrs, by Coronet—Clompett, 8.1 (R. Berry) 1 I Sir. Geo. Clifford's b f Wiso Bird, 3yrs. 7.13 (W. Bell) 2 4 A. W. Gillies' b h Sir Moseley, 7.10 (G. McDonald) 3 Also started: 5 Rewi Poto, 9.4 (C. Price); 3 Bimeter, 8 9 (L. Wilson); 10 Dcnise Orme, 8.0 (W. Young); 9 Beldame, 8.2 (O. McCarten); 12 Patronale, 7.11 (H Goldfinch); 8 Tree Lucerne, 7.6 (T. Fryer); 7 Ardent, 7.4 (H. Young). II Crawford, <U3 (G. Clarke); 6 Master Achilles. 6.12 (A. Reed). Winner trained by C. Jackson. A great finish. Won by a head, third horse three-quarters of a length away. Time, lmin 15sec. MEREMERE HACK FLAT. Of 100 sovs.; second 15 sovs.; third 5 sovs. from stake. Five furlongs. 13 D. King's b g Fortify, 4yrs., by Foremost—Daystar mare, 7.0 (A. Reed) 1 0 S. Pitt's eh m Martingale, aged, 7.0 (Clarke) 2 2 J Craig's ch m Vladineau, syrs., 7.12 (Bell) 3

Also started. 4 Toa Tere, 9.1 (C Price) 1 Tyson, 8.12 (R. Berry); 11 Avon Park 8.7 (O. McCarten); 5 Lady Amai, 8 0 (L. Nodder); 3 Improve, 7.10 (H. Young); 10 Zion, 7.10 (O'Halloran); 12 Kurapai, 7.8 (Lambess); 14 Fidessa, 7 2 (Cordue); 7 "Blacking, 7.0 (E. Walsh). 8 Duranc, 7.0 (T. Fryer); 15 Rewa Rewa, 7.0 (R. Reed); 9 Tirana, 7.0 (C. Monk). Winner trained by R. Brough. Won on the post by a short half length. Close third. Time, lmin 3sec. EGMONT CUP HANDICAP. Of 500 sovs.; second 50 sovs.; third 20 sovs. from stakes. Ono and a half miles. 3 J. Harle's b g Byron, Oyra., by Martian—Greek Maid, 7.0 (G. Mci Donald) 1 2 D. Fraser's br h Square Deal, 4yrs., 7.8 (W. Bell) 2 5 Sir Geo. Clifford's b f Court-Martial 3yrs , 0.10 (H. Young) 3 ■Also started: 1 Sea Pink, 8.13 (R. Berry); 3 Marshal McDonald, 7.8 (G. Clarke); 6 Imarose, 7.4 (A. Reed); 7 Chaminade. 6.12 (Goldfinch); 8 Ladify, 6.7 (U. Reed). Winner trained by J. Harlc. Won by half a length, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, 2min 352-ssec. LADIES' PURSE. Of 60 sovs.; second 10 sovs. from stakes. Weight 10.7. 2 N. Brown's ch g Harbour Light, syrs., bv Sylvia Park—Rati Rau (A. Mitchell) 1 3 F. Hoskin's ch m Patronata, 6yrs., (S. Goddard) '. .. 2 1 Lile and Leslie's b g Ngapoto, 4yrs., (G. McDonald) 3 Also started: 9 Silver Tim, (Anstis); 6 Gle„ Tulloch, (Fowler); 8 Antwerp (B. Tito); 4 Idol, (F. Anstis); 7 Chief Officer (Wade). 5 Nita, (Clout); 10 Phormiuni, (Lumsden). Winner trained by C. Jackson. Won by a head. Close third. Time, lmin !>4soc. EGMONT STAKES. Of 500 sovs.; second 70 sovs.'; third 30 sovs. Weight-for-age. Six furlongs. 1 (1. D. Greenwood's br g Emperador, syrs., bv Charlemagne ll—Lady Wayward, 8.11 (L. Wilson) .... 1 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch e Flying Start, 2vrs., 7.7 (W Bell) ." 2 5 T. O'Neill's ch' m Gladiole, aged, 9.2 (Pritchard) 3

Also started: 3 Postillion, 9.0 (C. Price); (i Bisogne, 7.0 (H, Young); 4 Ineuru, 8.11 (W. Young). Winner trained by R. J. Mason, I Won easily by a length. Gladiole half a length away third. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec.

WAIPAPA HACK FLAT. Of 100 sovs.: second 15 sovs.; tliird 5 sovs. from stakes. Seven furlongs. 1 R. lirough's b g Quo Yadis, 4yrs., bv Coronet—Kau Kau, 7 9 "(W. Bell) ! .. .. l SJ. McCarthy's b g Patronymic, aged, 8.12 '(0. McCarten) ..'.... 2 4 (i. Morris' cli li Combustion, syrs., 7.11 (Andrews) " .. 3 Also started: 2 Draft, 8.5 (T. Fryer); 10 Furoco. 8,2 (Adams); 8 Captain Miro, 7.0 (Webb); 7 Rosiilys, 7.n (Xodder); 3 Rylvandalo. 7.!) (ft. McDonald); 0 Mahlstick. 7.3 (TT. Young); (1 Cordon, 7.2 (C. Monk); 11 Xueform, 7.0 (Catliro). Winner trained by R. Brougli. AVon by a length.' Tliird horse threequarters of a length away. Time, lmi„ 30sec WJIARFKOA WELTER. Of 175 sovs.; second 20 sovs.; third 5 sovs. from stakes. Seven furlongs. 7 T. Lloyd's li m Te Hon Hon, fiyrs. by St. Ambrose—Kowlietc. ' 8.7 (Henderson) 1 5 M. (iardner's b g C'ulaiis, svrs., 8.4 (L Wilson) ! 2 (! D. Kind's b g Tnvader, svrs., 5.3 (A. Reed) .. '. '.. : 3 Also started: 1 Kaniki, 0.5 (MeCarteii); 2 Sunbird. 0.4 (C. Price); 8 First Consul, 8.0 (Webb): •! Stepncv. 8.7 (0. McDonald); 3 Bold Stroke, 8.4 (W. Bell). Winner trained by owner. Won by a head, third horse a neck iv/ay- Time, lmin 30 l-ssec.