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Taranaki Daily News, 28 December 1915, Page 8

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TARANAK! JOCKEY CLUB. CHRISTMAS MEETING. A SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY. Though yesterday morning broke unpromisingly, betokening a most unpleasant day so far as the elements were concerned, sport lovers could hardly have wished for better weather than that with which the Taranaki Jockey Club were favored for the first day of their Christmas meeting. True, tliere was a strong westerly breeze, but that merely cooled the atmosphere, which was inclined to be humid, and although there were one or two light showers during the afternoon the only one which caused overcoats to be donned and umbrellas to be raised was the heavy sprinkle from the aerial watering-pot that prevailed for ten minutes before the last race was run.

People well qualified to express an opinion were unanimous in saying yesterday that the Taranaki Jockey Club had never had a more enjoyable,' nor a more auspicious opening day for this popular gathering of Taranaki "sports." The course, thanks to the refreshing rains of Friday and Sunday night, was in magnificent order. Though no fast times were registered the breeze may be held accountable for this. The racing was of a most interesting description, and close finishes were the rule in the majority of the events. The lawn and garden plots on one of the most picturesque racecourses were a delight to behold, and too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the caretaker for the manner in which he provided "a feast of beauty" for :the visitors. The attendance was very large, and in connection with this it was noticeable that the sterner sex predominated, and that the presence of ladies was not as large as usual. Still, it was a happy contentedlooking throng who paraded the paddocks, vieing witli each other in picking their choices of the various "neddies". engaged. The management yesterday was "sans rc«)roche." In Mr. E. P. Webster, the club has a man at the helm whom it would be difficult to replace; the organisation of the meeting in his hands can leave nothing to he desired, and there is an uniquely busy and willing band of workers witli him. Apart from one race (the Tikorangi Hack), Mr. T. Cameron was highly successful as starter, and even In the race named it was the tapes, not the starter, that proved faulty. In fact, no better starting could have been wished for than that seen on the course yesterday. A word must be accorded Mr. George Morse, whose adjudications brought about some splendid finishes. Throughout, the racing was most interesting and exciting, and a better day's sport could not have been desired. There was not a semblance of crooked running,, and no accident occurred to mar' the enjoyment of the crowd, while Scrgt. Patterson, the stipendiary steward, had a Binecure office. The crowd was a most orderly one, and misbehaviour was' conspicuously absent. During the day the Citizens' Band rendered a number of well-played selections, which intensified the happy holiday feeling that prevailed. The refreshments and publican's booths were admirably conducted and catered for their numerous patrons in tip-top style. The totalisator registered a record for the Taranaki Jockey Club's Christmas meeting, £18,903 being put through the machine as against £10,279 on the corresponding day last year. All matters in this important part of a race meeting were very well and expeditiously carried out.

The following are the results of the various events: —

HUATOKI PLATE, of 100 sovs. Weight for age. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. P. Bolton's b.g. Pateonga, 4yrs (Marble Arch —Chiara), 8.11 (Ward) 1 5Mr Toon's br.g. Zola, 7.13 (Stevens) 2 4 Mr. H. J. Bowman's g,g. White Blaze, 8.13 (Nodder) 3 Also started: 7 Mahlstick 8.13, 10 Formosus 8.13, 3 Collector 8.13, 0 Miss Sylvan 8.11, 2 Maid o' Gowrle 8.9, 6 Munition 8.9, 8 Henry Clay 7.13, 11 Sylviaroa 7.13. Maid o' Gowrie jumped away with the lead from a good start, being followed by Pateonga, Munition and White Blaze. | Along the back stretch Zola came up with the leaders, the rest of the field tailing off. At the entrance to the straight the favorite took command and won easily by nearly two lengths, a similar distance separating second and third. Time, lmin 32sec.

STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. R. Barlow's b.c. Depredation, 3 yr-s (Campfire—Gosling), 8.3 (K.

Lambess) 1 2. Mr. T. f. Goddard's br.g. Tirana, 8.11 (McCarten) 3 4 Mr. A. Raynes' br.g. King Chiara, 9.7 (Ward) 3 Also started: 5 Bivouac 8.1, 3 Bo'.d Stroke 7.6. 6 Fair Paul 7.0.

Depredation was responsible for a long delay at the post, and when the field got away Bivouac was in the lead, with Fair Paul and Bold Stroke in close attendance. Rounding the bend the field was bunched, but coming down the straight Depredation headed Bivouac, who dropped back. A fine finish resulted in the favorite winning by half a length from Tirana, who came with a strong run while King Chiara was about half, a length away third. Then came Bivouac and Bold Stroke. Time, lmin 16 4-ssec.

BAHOTU HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 spvs. Ope mile and a half and lOOyda, 3 Messrs Emeny and Lampitt's b.g. Vladian (Vladimir —Rejected), 5 yrs, 9.0 (carried 9.4) (J. Eva) .. 1 8 Mr. M. C. Aagaard',9 b.m. Cornice, 9.4 (Webb) ?- 1 Mr. C. Gordon's dim. White Plume, 10.3 (Gordon) 3

Also started: 1 Euroco 10.8, 2 Epworth 10.0, 4 Tangiwai 0.7, 5 Royal Patron 9.5, 6 Knocknagow 9.0 (carried 9.4), 7 Joy Bells 9.0, 9 Master Cates'by 9.0 (carried 9.5). Cornice led over the first hurdle, followed by Joy Bells, Tangiwai, White Plume and Epworth, in that order. At the bend Epworth ran up and was running third at the stand hurdles, when he fell, his jockey fortunately escaping injury. Cornice and White Plume continued to lead the field, and at the entrance to the straight were lengths ia front of the others, and seemingly had the race to themselves. A furlong from home Vladlan shot out of the ruck, on the rails, and under punishment snatched a clever win hy a good half length, Cornice beating the favorite for second place by a neck. Time, 2min 59aec.

BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 125 sov*. Five furlongs. 2 Mr. A. Alexander's ch.e. Bisogne (Benzonian—St. Evangeline), 3 • yrs, 8.3 (Price) 1 3 Mr. G. Brown's br.g. Royal Chef, 7.4 (Cathro) 2 7 Mr. H. A. Nodder's g.g. Iceberg, 8.3 (Xodder) ',,. J

Also started: 1 Veto 8.3, 4 High Jinks 8.0, 6 Martingale 7.7, 5 Vestalis 7.6, 8 Roderick 7.3, 10 Pergola 7.3, 9 Madam Ristori 7.3.

Royal Chef led from the start to the straight, with Bisogne and Madame Ristori in close attendance. At the distance Bisogne headed the leader and scored handily by nearly a length, Iceberg three lengths away. Veto was fourth. Time, lmin 3sec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1 Mr. W. Raleigh's blk.g. Rewi Poto (Maniapoto—The Bovne), syrs, 9.2 (O. McCarten) ..'. 1 2 Mr. S. Brick's br.g. Crawford, 7.13

(R. Brown) 2 4 Mr. A. C. McDonell's ch g Ratana (K. McDonell) 3 Also started: 3 Ineuru 7.11, 6 Sir Fisher 6.11, 5 Ngapoto 6.9. From a beautiful start the colors of Ratana, Crawford and Tneuru were first to show out, and passing the stand the first time Ratana and Crawford led the field, Ineuru and Rewi Poto running neck and neck next. Rounding the turn up to the back stretch Crawford showed the way, with Ratana, Ineuru, Rewi Poto, Sir Fisher and Ngapoto in that order. Nearing the High School bend the favorite moved forward into second place. Turning round to the approach to the straight the black horse drew up level and a capital race to the post resulted. Crawford stuck gamely to his task, but the favorite always held the upper hand, and in a fine finish secured the verdict by a head, half a length separating second and third. Ineuru was fourth. Time, 2min 13sec.

LEPPERTOX WELTER HAOK HANDICAP, .of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 6 Mr. H. W. Johnston's ch.m. Florist (Lupin—Dalsv Faa), aged, 9.10 (J. McLean) " 1 1 Mr. R. Hicks' b.h. Syntax, 9.0 (McCarten) 2 3 Mr. J. Barlow's ch.m. Glacier, 10.3 (Brown) ■ 3 Also started: 2 Sylyandale 9.6, 4 Cla9sis 9.3, 8 Dood 9.0, 5 Haupai 9.0, 9 Paraoa 9.0, 7 Cordon 9.0. Mr Cameron got the field away to a fine even start, from which Syntax was the first to show out, with Florist, Classis, Dood and Paraoa handy. Along the back Glacier moved up from--.the ruck and ran into second place temporarily, while Florist, headed the favorite. Turning into the home run the order was Florist, Glacier, Syntax and Classis, with Sylvandale putting in a strong run. A splendid race resulted in heads separating the three placed horses, Sylvandale half a length away fourth. Time, lmin 32sec.

TIKORANGI HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. 4 Mr. J. M. Hurley's l).g. Durane (Waikarangi—Huiakarna), flvrs, 8.0 (Nodder) 1 1 Mr. M. Gardner's b.g, Calais, 9.0 (Lambcss) 2 2 Mr. F. Selwood's br.m, Zion, 9.0 (Brown) 3 Also started: 10 Roval Park 8.0, 9 Red Hot 8.0, 3 Golden Fan 8.0, 6 Beautyform 8.0 (parried 8.2), 12 Normanby 8.0, 11 Avena 8.0, 7 Golden Grafton So! 8 Crown Head and 5 Akahai 8.0. After two false starts the field was despatched in good line, but Zion soon got a break on and at the School turn had a lead of three lengths from Akahai, Durane, Calais and Beautiyform, the rest being practically distanced, Turning into .the straight Durano caught the leadsr, and, full of running, wen comfortably by a good half length, Zion a length away third, with Akahai fourth. Time, lmin ssec.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mr. A. Alexanders' rn.g. Patronale (Patronus—Vivandel), aged, T,l (Monk) ~.,,: ~', ". 1 2 Messrs Hone Pihama, Te Hikaka and Nganekq's b,g, Kaniki, 7.1 (Brown) '••• 2 I Messrs Walsh and Quartermain's blk.m. Lady Middleton, 8.10 (Nodder) 3 • Also started: 4 Grattan 7.4, 5 Simple Sam 7.1, 6 Royal Dragoon 0.10. Grattan showed out first, leading Pat' ronale and Royal Drflgfipn, At the School turn Lady Middleton came up and Patronale took command. On entering the straight Kaniki put in a claim, but Patronale won easily by a good length, with Lady Middleton three lengths behind Kaniki, and Simple Sam fourth. Time, lmin 17sec.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances have been received for tp-dayi^-FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., seven furlongs—Patconga 9.0, White Blaze 8.7. Collector 8.0, Zola 7.11, Paroa 7.9, Mahlstick 7.9, Miss Sylvan 7.9, Dood 7.9, Henry Clay 7.9. INGLEWOOD HANDICAP (open), of 100 sovs., six furlongs—Avon Park 9.0, Lady Middleton 8.12, Kaniki 8.0, Tyson 7.13, King Chiara 7.10, Grattan 7.7, Tirana 7.5, Simple Sam 7.Q. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., six furlongs.—Depredation 8.13, Calais 8.7. Glacier. 8.5, Bivouac 8.0, TARATA HACK HURDLES, of 125 sovs., pne and a-half miles and 100 yards -White Plume 10.7, Vladian 10.2, Epworth 10.0, Cornice 9.J, Royal Patron 9.!), Knpcknagow fl.f). NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP (open) of 130 sovs.; one mile and 110 yards— Rewi Poto 10.2, Lady Middleton 8.7, Crawford 8.5, Play Off 8.4, Patronale 8 0, Tneuru 7.12, King Chira 7.5, Ratana 7.3, Royal Dragoon 6.10, Ngapoto 6.9, Sylvandale 6.9. WAREA HACK STAKES, of 100 sovs., five furlongs.—Depredation 9 0. Calais fl.o. Munition 8.0, Golden Fan 8.0. Maid o' Gowrie 8.0, Bean,tyform 8,0, Pergola 8,0, Nornianby B.Q, Irajf fw\ P,

Mystery Lass 8.0, Unique 8.0, Crown Head 8.0, Akahai 8.0. UKUTI WELTER; of 100 sovs., one mile and 110 yards—Sir Fisher 9.7, Glacier 9.5, Syntax 8.7, Sylvandale 8.0, Classiß 8.3, Pareoa 8.0, Henry Clay 6.0, Cordon 8.0, Collector S.O. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., five furlongs.—Bisogne 9.0, Zion 8.10, Iceberg 8.6, Veto 8.5, Royal Chef 7.10, Martingale 7.5, Vestalis 7.4, Roderick 7.3, Golden Grafton 7.3, Madam Ristori 7.3.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB,

By Telegriph.—Press Association. Palmerston North, Last Night. The Manawatu Racing Club's summer meeting commenced to-day in wet and miserable weather, the course being in a very sloppy condition. There was a large crowd of visitors. The totalisator registered £27.801 as against £32,992 on the same day last year. Results:— TRIAL PLATE.—4 Black and Amber, 1; 6 Lord Ainslie, 2; 1 Merry Dale, 3. Also started: 2 Marcavis, 3 Namur, 5 Harem Skirt. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 33 3-ssec.

TOKOMARU HURDLES.—2 GlenOTchy, lj 1 Hikahakeke, 2; 3 Cyra, 3. The only istarters. Won by a neck. Time, 3min 25sec. GILLIES HACK HANDICAP.—4 Multiplication, 1; 1 Martyress, 2; 7 Eron Boy, 3. Also started: 3 Tavistock, 6 Bradamante, R Vladineau, 2 Pomeroy, 9 Mollymawk, 8 Squadron. Won by a length. Time, lmin 17sec. MANAWATU CUP.—4 Welcome Nugget, lj 7 Master Moutoa,' 2; 6 Rinaldo, 3. Also started: 1 Chortle, 11 Tangihou, 9 Square Deal, 3 Montana, 13 Imarose, 10 Byron, 2 Taringamutu, 12 Rupahu, 5 Sir Alba, 8 Mystified. In the run home, Welcome Nugget came fast, winning by a length. Time, 2min 41sec. JUVENILE HANDICAP.-6 Tressida, 1; 4 Carlatour, 2; 4 Hythread, 3. Also started: 5 Ohiwia, 2 Tango, 3 Crown Imperial, 3 Quinn's Post, 7 Westella, 8 Napoleon, 8 Struggle, 10 Rose Pink, 11 Placid Lake, 9 Native Lady. Won by a neck. Time, lmin ssec. TARARUA WELTER—2 Roumania, 1; 1 Discussion, 2; 4 Arlington, 3. Also started: 5 Gazette, 3 Finisterre. A very exciting finish, Won by a head. Time, lmin SOsec. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP. 1 Denise Orme, 1; 3 Orleans, 2; 4 Sea Lord, 3. Also started: 5 Postillion, 2 Mia Cara, 0 Goldbearing. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 16sec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP.—2 Princess Moutoa, 1; Pursefiller, 2; 2 Master Achilles, 3. Also started: 8 Ruapani, 4 Black Heart, 5 Jem, 7 Stepney, 3 Haumakaha, 9 Ceylon, Won by half a length. Time, lmin 4 81-ssec.

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. Palmerston N., Last Nighty Acceptances for the Becond day are as follow: KELVIN HACK HANDICAP, 1 mile 55 yards.—Roumania 9.0, Ararat 8.13, Gazette 8.10, The Summit 8.5, Discussion 8.4, Lady Daylesford 7.10, Rerehau 7.0, True Gun 7.0. TIRITEA HURDLES, one and threequarter miles.—Glenorchy 10.10, Parawanui, Hikahakeke 10.4, Cyra 0.0. HIGHDEN HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Multiplication 10.5, Crown Imperial II 7.7, Tango 7.3, Merry Andrew fi.lo, Molly Mawk 6.7. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP, one. and a-quarter miles.—Rinaldo 8.12, Welcome Nugget 8.6, Montana 8.0, Sedd el Bahr 7.10, Goldstream 7.9, Taringamutu, Sir Alba 7.5, Orleans 7.1, Ladify, Prince Laddo 6.7. TERRACE WELTER HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Rlack> Ada, Arlington 9.1, Improve 8.4, Pomeroy, Lord Ainslie 8.3, Namur 7.11, Wirokino, Harem Skirt, Sea Weed, Merry Dale, Waitomo 7.10.

AWAPUNI HANDICAP, six furlongs. —Croesus 9.13, Denisc Orme 8.9, Postillion 8.3, Rupahu 7.6, Botanist, Asterias 7.1, Sea Lord U. 12, Panmure 6.10, Jean Laddo 0.7. HIMITANGI WELTER HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Expect 9.8, Pursefiller, Ruapani 8.9, Red Book 8.7, Ardent 8.0, Jem, Botanist 8.3, Combustion, Stepney 8.1, Black Lupin, Zeus, Haumnkaha, Master Achilles 7.12, Black Heart 7.11, Mystified 7.8, Rauparaha 7.7.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Ashburton, Last Night. The Ashburton Trotting Club's Boxing Day meeting was held to-day. The weather was cold and overcast, and rain fell steadily from 1 o'clock till the conclusion of the racing. There was a record attendance, and the totalisator put through £13,273 10s as against £14,133 10s on the corresponding day last year. Results:— TRIAL HANDKAP.—Rorke's Drift, .1; Silver Prince, 2; Green Ribbon, 3. Won easily by several lengths. Time, 3min 4seo.

MITCHAM HANDICAP—Bellwind, 1; Happy Jack, 2; Thora, 3. Won easily. Time, 3min 464-ssec. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP.—EmiIius, 1; Succeed, 2; Frandocia, 3. Won comfortably by six lengths, 50 yards separating second and third. Time, 4min 36sec. AMATEUR HANDICAP.—EIeveno, 1; Robert Lyons, 2; Silver Prince, 3. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 2min 31 3-3 sec. McLEAN HANDICAP. General Wilkes, 1; Annie Dillon, 2; Gee Whiz, 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 7 2-ssec. BOXING DAY HANDICAP. - The King's General, 1; Don Ceasar, 2; Frandaoia, 3. Won by a length. Time, 2min 53 3-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. - Rudston, 1; Lady Patricia, 2; Franz Hanlon, 3. Won by half a length. Time, 4min 36seo. FINAL HANDICAP. —Duspey, 1; Annie Dillon, 2; Drum Major, 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 25sec.