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Taranaki Daily News, 4 January 1916, Page 8

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. STRATFORD ANNUAL MEETING. •SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. The Stratford Racing Club's annual meeting was concluded yesterday in showery weather. The attendance was again large, and the meeting was one of the most successful held on the Stratford course. Fields were larger than on the first day, and racing was interesting throughout. Mr. Skipworth was in good form at the barrier, and Mr. J. R. L. Stanford hoisted the numbers promptly and correctly. The Wanganui Garrison Band again supplied delightful music.-- Captain C. Patterson "stiped" the meeting, but no official notice of enquiries was given to the Press. The totalisator turnover for the day was £18,804 10s, a total of £38,180 for the meeting, which represents an increase of £7655 on the figures for the corresponding two days last year. Results:— J

TOKO HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 125 sovs.; second 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Eight furlongs and a-half. 3 H. Cleland's br.g. Collector, by Conqueror—Grecian Maid, Cvrs, 8.9 (Brown) ..; ' j 1 R. Hicks' b.h. Syntax, svrs! 9.S (McCarten) .'..!.... 2 4 J. Barlow's ch.ra. Glacier, >oyrs, 9.13 (Nodder) j (Winner trained by J. Fryer).

Also started: 2 Haupai 8.9 (Ravnerj, 5 Henry Clay 8.0 (Lambess). An even send-off saw the field run past the stand in close company, tax and Glacier just showing i'n front of the buneh. Glacier and Syntax were together along the back, but" the latter was in front at the bend, with Collector coming fast. The latter finished full of running and won easily bv a length from the favorite, who was two lengths in front of Glacier. Henrv Clay was fourth and Haupai last. ' Time, lmin 54 2-ssee.

CARDIFF STAKES, of 100 sovs.; second 15 sovs. and third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. 2 A. Laing's br.m. Maid o' Gowrie, by Birkenhead—Lass o' Gowrie, 4yrs, 8.0 (McCarten) 1 1 C. Sharwood's blk.m. Akahai, 4yrs. S'.O (W. Price) 2 3 C. Elmer's b.in. Pergola, 4yrs, 8.0 (Nodder) 3 (Winner trained by R. Brough).

Also started: 11 Red Hot 8.0 (Monk), 10 Mary Maid 8.10 (Olive), 7 Golden Fan 8.2 (inc. 21b over) (Webb), 5 Roderick 8.0 (Trigger), 4 Gipsy Gem 8.0 (Calhro), 8 Avena 8.0 (Brown), 4 Fair Paul SO Fryer), 9 Antwerp 8.0 (Cordue), 6 Silver Web 8.0 (Stevenson), 12 Unique (Lambess).

Gipsy Gem and Fair Paul were coupled on the totalisator. Roderick broke a fairly even line, and was followed by Akahai," Silver Web and a strung-out lot along the back. Silver Web joined Roderick* nearing the turn, and Pergola, Akahai and Maid o' Gowrie dosed up. Akahai was the first to straighten up for the run home, but was tackled by Maid o' Gowrie at the distance, and failed to stall oft the Birkenhead mare, who won easily by a length. Pergola was half a" length away third, and Roderick and Silver Web were the most prominent of the others. Ti'me, lmin 3 4-ssec.

NGAERE HACK, of 150 sovs.; second 20 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 2 J. G Gorge's Vjr.g. Glenroy, by Glcnapp—Vardo, Gyrs, S.2(Xodder) 1 3 F. Selwood's b g Play Oil', syrs, B.G (Brown) 2 5 Walsh and Quartermain's br g, Tyson, syrs, 7.8 (Lambess) 3 (Winner trained by owner).

Also started: 1 Tree Lucerne 9.0 (\V Price), 6 Patronale 7.11 (Monk), 10 Peroneal 7.5 (Cook), 9 Zetes 7.4 (Cathro), 7 Grattan 7.0 (MeCarten), 8 Simple Sam 7.0 (McDonell), 4 Coropet 6.13 (Cordue).

Grattan hopped out first, followed by Glenroy, Tree Lm-erne and Zetes. .As they passed the five furlongs post Grattan was just in front of Tyson, with Tree Lucerne heading a bunched crowd. As they came into the straight Glenroy and Play Off closed on the leaders, and in a fine finish the former won handily by three-quarters of a length from Play Off, who beat Tyson by half a length. Then followed Tree L/ueerne, who had been as on the first day, and Grattan. Peroneal was last. Time, lmin 15 4-osee.

MAKURI HACK HURDLES, of 12.'. sovs.; second 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a-half. 4 J. Cameron's blk.g. Tarero, by Waikarangi—Katikara, aged, 9.0 (Ward) 1 2 M. Aagaard's b.m. Cornice. Gyrs, 9.4 (Webb) .' 2 1 D. Hughes' b.g. Knocknagow, 6yrs, 9.6 ("McLean) .'... 3 (Winner trained by owner). Also started: 3 Epworth 9.9 (Kelly). Knocknagow and Tarero came into the straight together, but passing the stand Epworth went to the front followed by Cornice and Knocknagow. The latter rapped the next two hurdles, and fell back. Cornice was in the lead again at the six furlongs post, and Tarero had run into second place. Tarero joined Cornice at the turn, and quickly had her measure, winning easily by half a length. Knocknagow was fifteen lengths away and Epworth last. Time, 2min 52see.

STBATHMORE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second 15 sovs. and third i 5 sovs. from the stakes. Five fur-1 loagi. 1 A. Alexander's ch.c. Bisogne, by Bezonian—St. Evangeline, 3yre, 9.7 (W. Price) 1 2 B. T. Bennett's b.g. Bivouac, 6yrs, 9.4 (Monk) 2 3 C, Ruscoe's ch.g. Plying Camp, 5 yrs, 8.2 (McCarten) 3 (Winner trained by W. Mantle). Also started: i Martingale 8.4 (Webb). Bivouac broke the line and set a warm pace, followed by Bisogne, and the others bunched. Bivouac was still in front at the turn, but Bisogne drew up at the half-distance and won easily by three-quarters of a length. Flying Camp was a bad third, and Martingale (whose saddle had slipped) was last. Time, lmin 3s&o.

MALOXE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs.; second 35 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Eight and a-half furlongs. 3 D. J. Goodwin's ch.m. Avon Park, by Sylvia Park—Tottie, 6yrs, 8.3 . (McCarten) l 2 M. Moetahuna's b.m. Ineuru, aged, 8.10 (W. Price) ... 2 6 A, Rayne's br.g. King Chiara, Cyrs, 7.2 (Cathro) 3 (Winuner trained by owner). Also started: 1 Crawford 8.7 (Brown), 5 Lady Middleton 8.5 (Lambess), 4 Ratana 7.10 (McDonell), 7 Ngapoto 6.12 (inc. 21b over) Cordue), 8 Royal Dragoon 8.7 (Olive), Royal Simon 6.7 (Cook). A good start saw Avon Park, King Chiara and Crawford in front of a bunched crowd passing the stand. At the six furlongs post King Chiara was leading Avon Park and Crawford. Avon Park ran up to King Chiara at the turn, and Ineuru came fast, A great race home resulted in Avon Park's favor by a length, Ineuru just cutting King Chiara out of second money in the last stride. Ngapoto wa3 fourth, Crawford fifth and Ratana sixth. Time, j lmin 51sec.

LADIES' iPURSE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second 15 sovs. and third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongi. 1 H. J. Bowman's g.g. White Blaze, by Campfire—White May, aged, 10.13 (Mr. Anstis) 1 3 G. Comer's blk.m. Leah Kleshna, 5 yrs, 10,0 (Dr. Paget) 2 2 A. Syme's ch.m. Waioture, syrs, 10.10 (Mr. Fowler) 3 (Winner trained hy W. Mantle). Also started: 4 Manlstick 10.12, 7 Formosus 10.7, 5 Jov Bells 10.2, 6 New Form 10.0, 8 Laura'lo.o. White Blaze won from end to' end, finishing four lengths in front of Leah Kleshna, who was a similar distance in front of Waiture. Tijme, lmin 34sec. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs.; second 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. S .I. E. Clout's br g Hushman, by Husbandman—Generosity, 3yra, 6.12 (Cordue) 1 4 fl. A. Nodder's g.g. Iceberg, syrs, 8.0 (Nodder) 2 1 \t. Franklin's ch.m. Veto, 4yrs, 8.5 (McCarten) 3 (Winner trained by J. Clarebut). Also started: 7 Bivouac 8.10 (Pearson), 2 Vestalis 8.7 (Brown), 5 Sylvandale 8.7 (Price), 3 Florist 8.0 (Lambess), 9 Martingale 7.10 (Webb), 6 Zola 7.4 (Monk). Vestalis, Iceberg, Bivouac and Martingale were first away, but Hushman soon got to the front, and was 'never afterwards headed, winning easily by two lengths from Iceberg, who beat Veto by three lengths, Time, lmin 15 4-ssec.

MARTON MEETING. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Marton, Last Night. For the second day there was fine weather and a large attendance. The totalisator put through the sum of £79,855, making a total of £41,052 for the meeting, an increase of £3971. Results: — HACK HURDLES, one mile and a half—2 Glenorchy, 11.0, 1; 4 Cokely, 2, 1 St. Gate 3. Also started: 3 Roseblnsh, 5 Kurapotangi, 6 La Motto. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 2min 5 3-ssee. JUNCTION PLATE, six furlongs—s Hy'hread, 8.3, 1; 1 Tango 2, 3 Moutoa Queen 3. Also started: 2 Gang Awa, 4 Cease Fire, 6 Canella. Won by half a length. Time. Imin lOsee. WELTER HACK, eight furlongs and U half.—4 Lady Uolan, 8.4, 1; Melodist 2, 3 Namur 3.' Also started: Bronk Delaval, 2 Blue Thread. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin 52sec.

SUMMER HANDICAP, one mile and a distance—2 Rewi iPoto, 9.4, 1; 5 Rupahu 2, 1 Master Lupin 3. Also ran: 4 Expect, 0 Imarose, 3 Princess- Moutoa, 6 Byron, 8 Coral King, 7 Black Ada. Won easily bv a length. Time, lmin 50sec. LADIES' BRACELET, eight furlongs and a-half—s Miralma, 10.13, 1; 1 Glenopal 2, « St. Gate 3. Also ran: 8 Captain Macky, 3 Son, 4 Harem Skirt, 7 Lord Nelson, 2 Battle Tide. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin 53 3-sscc. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, six furlongs—l Denise Orme, 9.4, 1; 3 Combustion 2, 5 Postillion 3. Also started: 0 Goldstream, 4 Black Lupin, 2 Ararat. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin Li 2-s.sec.

FAREWELL HACK, five furlongs—3 Interlude, 7.9, 1; 2 Martyress 2, 1 Flying Spur 3. Also started: Vladineau, 0 Makoltov, 4 Sylvia March. Won by four lengths. Time, lmin -2 3-ssec. TURAKINA WELTER, seven furlongs—7 Black Lupin. 8.8, 1; 3 Ladify 2, 1 Depredation 3. Aiso started: 2 Mystified, 6 Improve, 4 New York. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 31sec. WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Carterton, Last Night. For the second day of the Wairarapa meeting there was fine weather, and a large attendance. The totalisator put .through £18,910 as against £14,181 on the second dav last year. Results:— EUSSJJLL HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Need, 1; Lady Black, 2; Sea Lord, 3. Also ran: Otter. Won by a head. Time, lmin MJsec.

TAW AHA HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Jean Laddo, 1; Probation, 2; Arlington, 3. Scratched: Braemore. Won by a length and ,a half. Time, lmin 28Jsec.

TAUHERENIKAU HANDICAP.| One mile and a distance. —Taringamutu, 1; Want, 2; Orleans, 3. All started. Won from end to end. Time, lmin 57 2-ssec. WHAREPAPA HACK WELTER. One mile—Marsinah, 1; Rongora, 2; Roumania, 3. All started. Won by a length. Time, lmin 44 2-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Elation, 1; Rose Pink, 2; Struggle, 3. Also ran: Ostend, Devotion, Lady General, Mascot. Won nv a length, 'Time, lmin 21seo

RUAMAHANGA HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Manu, 1; Heeltap, 2; Miraculous, 3. Scratched: Wailand, Trickery. Won by a length. Time, lmin 15 2 ssee, RAWIRI HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —Arrahna, 1; Sea Lord, 2; Hymettiua, 3. Scratched: Botanist, Kron Boy. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin lsec. PIRINOA HACK SCURRY. Four furlongs.—Merrie Poto, 1; Glorify, 2; Try Again, 3. Also ran Trickery, Privation, Pukemooi, Sir Musketry, Maisio Bell, Miss Adventure, Altercation, Master Boris, Sea Score, Humorist. Won all the way by a length. Time 485 sec.

CANTERBURY PARK TROTS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club's summer meeting was continued to-day. Results:— LADIES' BRACELET.—2 Comedy, 1; 3 Willow Vere, 2; 7 Energy, 3. time, 3min 55sec. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP.-Idol, 1; 0 Bushranger, 2; Happy Jack, 3. Won by half a length. Time, smin Usee. COUNTY PARK HANDICAP.—2 Antonio, 1; Succeed, 2; Ariadne, 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 41 |sec. HORNBY HANDICAP.-1 Imperial Crown, 1; 2 Red Heather, 2; 10 Quincey, 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 50 4-flsec. SELWYN HANDICAP.-3 Prince Berlin, 1; 5 Frandocia, 2; 4 Little Tib, 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 3min 22 2-ssee. MIDDLETON HANDICAP.-3 The Chief, 1; 4 Wallace Jnr„ 2; 1 Gladsome, 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 4min 50see. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.-l Sweet Agnes, 1; 2 Bertha Bell, 2; 6 Child Beldon, 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 22sec. FINAL HANDICAP.—I2 Red Mac, 1; 13 Bingana, 2; 5 Bequest, 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min lOsec. The totalisator for the day handled £23,207 10s making £47,047 for the meeting as against £43,365 last year.

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. By Telegraph.—'Press Association. Hastings, Last Night. There was beautiful weather, with a fair attendance, for the second day. The totalisator handled £16,802 as against £19,958 for last year, a decrease for the meeting of £4194. Results:— AOTEA JUMPERS FLAT.—I Parawanui, 1; 4 Sensitive, 2; 2 Hikalmkeke 3. Also started: 3 Imposter, 5 Kew, 0 Okahu, 7 Waiparapara. Won by six lengths. Time, 2min 12sec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP.—3 Mandoline, 1; 2 Asterias, 2; 1 Pearlform, 3. Also started: 2 Evadne, 5 Step. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin 15sec. SCURRY STAKES.-5 Watchful, 1; 1 Ohiwia, 2; 3 Lord Ainslie, 3. Also started: 2 Tavistock, 0 Maraetotara, 8 Instep, 14 Grange, 9 Aurore, 4 Atuatoro, 11 Queen's Maid, 10 Lady Multifid, 12 Con, 16 Ngatu, 7 Kaiserine, 13 Zannone, 15 Naialite. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin 21 l-ssec. SUMMER HANDICAP.—3 Pursefiller, 1; 6 Despatch Carrier, 2; 4 Haumakaha, 3. Also started: 1 Croesus, 8 Jem, 2 Shaki, 4 Bunting, 5 Hiwitapu, 7 Alecs. A great finish, time, lmin 31 l-4see. NURSERY HANDICAP.—3 Carlatour, 1; 1 Barley Sugar, 2; 2 Sarah Grand, 3. Also started: 1 Red Pennant, 4 Idyllic, 5 Tinkler, G Shy Girl, 7 Bonable. Won all the way by two lengths. Time, lmin 3see. EPSOM HANDICAP.-3 The Summit, I; 2 Discussion, 2; 1 Hinemanu, 3. Also started: Subdual, 5 Redloh, 6 Smilax, 7 Sailor King. Won by half a length. Time, lmin B4sec. MATAWIIIRO HACK.—9 Toko, 1; 3 True Gun, 2; 10 Surtax, 3. Also started: Finisterre, 7 Gazette, 1 Whakahoki, 2 Spain, ,6 Parawanui, 8 Hygia, 5 Anxious, 12 Tragedienne, 11 Dasher Boy. A good finish. Won by half a lengths. Time, lbin 51sec. JANUARY HANDICAP.—I Zeus. 1; 8 Pearlform, 2; 4 Evadne. 3. Also started 0 Haumakalia, 2 Black Heart, 8 Smilax, 7 India, 3 Lord Ainslie. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 21sec.

AUCKLAND MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. The races concluded to-day. The totalisator investments for the day amounted to £54,912 10s, as against £60,074 10s for the corresponding day last year, the total put through the machine for the meeting aggregating £236,181 10s, as compared with £244,614 last year. Results-. GOODWOOD HANDICAP. - Lady Penury, 1; Gold Soult, 2; Self, 3. Won by three lengths. Gold Soult was favorite. Time, lmin 39 3-:>sec. SYLVIA HANDICAP. Sasanof, 1; Bjorneborg, 2; Rekanui, 3. Won by two lengths. Sasanof was favorite. Time, lmin 15 3-Sscc. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. - King Lupin, 1; Goldsize, 2; Dribble, 3. Won by two and a half lengths. Mullingar was favorite. Time, 2min 7scc. TWENTY-FIRST ROYAL STAKES. —Desert Gold, 1; Hyttus, 2: Egypt, 3. Won by five lengths. Desert Gold was favorite. Time, lmin 13 3-ssec. AUCKLAND HURDLE HANDICAP.Vascular, 1; Tenacious, 2; Te Onga, 3. Won by a head. Vascular was favorite. Time, 3min 38sec. COUNTY HANDICAP.—Bimeter, 1; Tinopai, 2; Tete-a-Tete, 3 Won by a length and a half. Bimeter was favorite. Time, lmin 13 2-ssec. AUCKLAND. PLATE. Eligible, , Balboa, 2. Those were the only starters. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2m"in 382-ssec. GREY HANDICAP.-Colcraine, 1; Sweet Corn, 2; Limpet, 3. Won by two an a half lengths. Limpet was favorite. Time, lmin 1 2-ssec.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received Jan. 3, 10.15 p.m. Perth, Jan. 3. Railway Stakes.—Simple Maid, 1; Master Test, 2; Fantasia, 3. There were thirteen starters. Won by a head. Time, 2min 8 3-ssec. ALL AGED STAKES.—Highrock, 1; Jolly Beggar, 2; Lucky Beggar, 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 2(i4-sseC.