THE RACES

Taranaki Daily News, 10 February 1916, Page 6

THE RACES

T.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. A SPLENDID OPENING. SELF WINS THE CUP. The Taranaki Jockey Club's autumn meeting yesterday opened under conditons that must have gladdened the hearts of the officials of the club for there were all the elements pertaining to a successful gathering. The weather was good and as a result there was a good attendance from all parts of the province, whilst the special train from Wangamii wag also well patronised. There _ was indeed a representative gathering of sportsmen, among the visitors being Sir Geo. Clifford, Mr. G. L. Stead, Mr. E. W. Alison, the Hon. 0. Samuel, Mr. R. J. Mason, and Mr, Geo. Morse, handicapper. There were very large fields in all events, and so well had the handicapper done his worl? tha* the finishes in practically every in< stance were remarkably close, and the winners were well concealed, some fairly substantial dividends rewarding speculates.

The starting, which was in the hands of Mr. C. O'Connor gave no cause for complain, the big fields being got away well. Mr. W. H. Hartgill, in the judge's box, had some close decisions to adjudicate on, but never made a mistake. Mr. J. Bennett's starting flag was again in use and was of great assistance in timing the races. Mr. E. P. Webster, as secretary, again had his department right up to the moment. Everything ran liko clockwork, a tribute to his organisation. The totalisator staff handled the large amount of money expeditiously and paid out promptly. In ali £17,531 was passed through the machine, as against £16,420 l(h last vear, an increase of £lllO 10s. The course and appointments were looking in splendid order, a tribute to the care and attention bestowed by the painstaking caretaker, Mr. Blewman. Visitors referred in high terms of praise to the course and its surroundings. Mr. McMahon, chief stipendiary steward, was present, but there was very little in the racing that he could take exception to. A feature of the meeting was the excellent music provided by the Wanganui Garrison Band, under the conductorship of Mi - . A. Wade. Their selections were listened to by an appreciative audience, who showed their pleasure by unstinted applause. Mr. A. Wooller had charge of the catering, Mrs. Kirkby, the afternoon tea kiosk, and Mr. E. Whittle the booth. All these essentials were thus in first-class hands and added their quota to the public's enjoyment. The Taranaki Cup, the big race of the day, went to the Auckland mare Self. Merry Roe, the top-weight was scratched, and Emperador and Goldsize filled in the places. The last-named has played a prominent part in the finish of the last three cups having been first, second, and third.

WAITARA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; second horse 15 sovs. One mile and a half and 100 yards. 3—Mr. H. Cleland's br jr Collector, (Conqueror—Grecian Maid), Gyrs, 9.6 (Traill) 1 I—Messrs. Emenv and Lampitt's b g Vladian, syrs,'ll.O (Eva) 2 6—Mr. E. G. Rae's Inspector, syrs, 9.0 (Standon) ...• 3

Also started: 5 Epworth 0.9 (McDonald), 4 Simple Sam 0.8 (Johnson), 2 Scrutineer 9.4 (McSweeney), "7 Xita 0.4 (Graham), 8 Wee Paul 9.0 (Ward). Simple Sam was the first to show in front from an even despatch, and he was followed by Scrutineer, Collector, and Vladian. Passing the stand Simple Sam was still showing the way to the field, his closest attendants being Scrutineer, Vladian and Collector, with Inspector lying handy. At the back hurdle Simple Sam faltered and was headed by Collector and Vladian. Once into the" straight Collector-showed his heels to the field and won easily. VladLian a bare length in front of Inspector, I who came with a rattle at the finish. Scrutineer was fourth. Time, 2min 53 2-ssec.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of ISO sovs; second horse 15 sovs. Five furlongs. 4—Sir George Clifford's b c Battle Eve (Martian—To-morrow), 3vrs, 7.0 (W. Bell) 1 s—Trustees late J. Ryan's Estate br g Grattan, 6.13 (R. Reid) .... 2 3—Mr. G. Clout's br g Hushman, 3yrs, 7.7 (Emerson) 3 Also started: 2 Glenroy 8.2 (J. O'Sliea), 1 Tyson 7.0 (H. Young), 7 Recorder 7.2 (G. Clarke), 0 Hymettius 7.5 (inc. 51bs over) (A. Reed), 8 Zion 6.10 (McDonnell). After*some delay the field was dispatched to a straggling ! I start. Zion was left at the post, and Hushman and Tyson showed out first leading the field to the School corner, with Grattan lying third. At the bend Battle Eve and Glenroy closed up and a good race down the straight resulted. A hundred yards from home Battle Eve got in front and won a good race by a length, Grattan being a head in front of Hushman. Tyson was fourth. The official time was recorded as lmin 2 l-ssee„ but several private watches made it lmin 1.2-ssec. TIMARU HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second horse 15 sovs. Six furlongs. 7—Mr. P. Bolton's b g Pateonga (Marble Arch—Chiara), 4yrs, 7.10 Vf. O'Sheaj 1 I—Mr. A. Laing's br m Maid o' Gowrie, 4yrs, 7.13 (A. Reed) .... 2 4—Mr. E. Alison's blk f Housewife, 3yrs, 7.7 (R. Reed) 3 Also started: 9 Coropet 9.0 (R. Brown), 5 Bisogno 8.13 (W. Price), 3 Paraoa 8.7 (C. Price), 2 Veto 7.8 (H. Young), S Vestalis 7.0 (G. Clarke), G Analogue 7.4 (Goldfinch). From a beautiful start Pateonga was first into his stride, and led Maid o' Gowrie and Bisogne along the back stretch. The same order was maintained coming into the straight, and Pateonga maintaining his advantage won by a couple of lengths from Maid o' Gowrie, and Housewife—who was left badly at the barrier—was three-quarters of a length away third. Veto was fourth and Paraoa next. ' Time, lmin 15see. TARANAKI CUP, of 500 sovs; second horse 50 sov3, and third horse 20 sovs from stakes. One mile and a quarter. 4—Mr. E. J. Rae's b m Self (Soult— Elf), oyra, 6.12 (Thompson) 1 I—Mr. G. D. Greenwood's br g Emperador (Charlemagne ll—Lady Wayward II), 6yrs, 8.13 (R. B*fe

3—Mr. J. H. Walter's eh g Goldsize (Gluten—Gold Web), aged, 7.3 (O'Shea) .- ..-.-..-£ 3 (Winner trained by owner.)' Also started: C Ineuru 7.5 (Emerson), 8 Bertrada 7.5 (A. Reed), 2 Moulu 7.3 (H. Young), 5 Want 7.3 (Loader), 11 Play Off 7.0 (R. Reed), 10 Crawford 7.0 (Goldfinch), 0 Tirana 7.0 (Clarke), and 7 Court Martial G. 7 (J. Bryce). Play Off and Bertrada were troublesome at the barrier, but Mr. O'Connor got the field away in an even line. Tirana, Play Off, and Bertrada were the first to show out, and passing the stand the order was Play Off, Tirana, Bertrada, Want, Emperador, and Moulu lying last. Going round the turn the field was strung out, the order being maintained with the e\«eption that Crawford shot up Ko Bertrada's quarters. At the School bend, Crawford, on the outside shot up to the front, closely followed by Goldsize and Moulu, the leaders fading away. At the distance Crawford had shot his bolt and Self and Emperador came through from the bunch. In an exciting finish Self lasted long enough to win by a bare length from the favorite, who was a long neck in front of Goldsize, with Moulu a good fourth. Time, 2min 9see.

PREVIOUS WINDERS. 1876 J. W. Jackson's Opawa, 8.4. 1877 T. Rowe's Opawa. 9.0, 3min 553ec. 1878— G. Stockman's Otawa. 7.3, 3-50. 1879-C. E. Brewer's Folly, 7.4, 3-48% 1880— J. George's Resolution, 8.3, 3-47%. 1881— R. Wheeler's Matau, 6.9, 3-35. 1882— W. Walter's Larry, 6.5. 3-43. 1883— W. Russell's Leonora, 7.12, 3-44. 1884—A. Standish's Noraanby, 7.3, 3-41%. 1885— J. Marshall's Turquoise, 8.10, 3-46' A. 1886— J. Allwill's Victoria, 8.0, 3-50 1-5. 1887-J. Munn's Rivulet, 7.7, 3-46%. 1888— G. Wright's Tamora, 6.10, 3-44. 1889—C. Beresford's Escutcheon, 7.7, 3-42. 1890— R. Burke's Dolosa, 7.6, 3-43. 1891— W. R. Russell's Huerfana, 7.7. 2-40 1892—P. Hill's Prestige, 7.0, 2-39 1-5. 1893 J. B. Williamson's Tulloch, 6.13, 2-43 2-5. 1894 W. R. Russell's Noyade, 7.5, 2-42 1-5. 1895 E. N. Calthrop's Monte Carlo, 7.10, 2rain 40 l-ssec. 1896 J. Paul's Pom Pom, 7.4, 2-40. 1897 J. P. Goddard's Angler, 7.3, 2-40 2-5, 1898— G. A. Nicholson's Vedette, 7.2, 2-38 3-5. 1899 R. J. Piatt's Castashore, 8.3 2-39 1-5 1900— E. J. Evans' Coronet, 8.8, 2-39 2-5. 1901— F. Watson's B&ttleaxe, 7.11. 2-42%. 1902—P. Watson's Battleaxe. 9.2, 2-39. 1903 J. Montgomery's Strathavon, UO, 2-39 3*5 1904 W. Young's Convoy, 9.6, 2-38. 1905 J. George's Paritutu, 7.1. -2-39. 1906 J. George's Paritutu, 9,0. 2-38. 1907—Alexander & Gray's Glenullin, 7.2, 2-36. 1908-L. Eva's Uhlando, 5.2. 2-10 2-5. 1909—5. Messena's Waitapu 7.12, 2-8 4-5 1910— J. H. Prosser's Lady Medallist, S.O, 2-11 2-5. 1911— J. H. Prosser's Lady Medallist, 9.11, 2-7 3-5. 1912 G. Clareburt's Lady Menschikoff, 7.9, 2-8 3-5. 1913—Trustees J. Ryan's Estate, Con the Shaughraun. 7.7, 2-9 4-5. 1914 J. H. Walter's fioldsize. 7.5, 2-7 2-5 1915 E. J. Rae's Self, 0.12, 2-0. (In 1890 the distance was reduced to a mile and a-half, and in 1898 to a mile and a-quarter). MIMI WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second horse 15 sovs. One mile and 110 yards. 2—Mr. E. Alison's b g Thoolomi (Poseidon—Trinket), Jivrs, 8.0 (A. Reed) '. 1 I—Messrs.1 —Messrs. Walsh and Quavtermain's blk m Lady Middleton, Ovrs, S.ll (R. Hatch) '. 2 3—Mr. .T. Harle's b g Byron, aged, 8.10 (Oliver) 3 Also started: 4 Patronale 8.8 (O'Shea), 5 Calais 8.2 (Emerson), and 6 Royal Simon 8.1 (Anstis). Royal Simon got the worst of the start, from which Patronale and Thoolomi showed the way past the stand, with Lady Middleton and Byron lying handy. Along the back stretch Calais went up to the leaders, and at the three furlongs the field was bunched together, with Calais and Thoolomi at the head of affairs, and Byron handy. Th» favorite camp along on the outside when the straight was reached but the Poseidon gelding was full of running and won by a clear length, with Byron about the same distance behind the black mare. Calais being fourth. Time, lmin 50 2-osee.

OKATO HACK HANDICAP, of 100. sovs; second horse 15 sovs. One mile and 110 yards. 2—Mr. A. Ravne's br g King Cliiara (Soult—Cliiara), Gyrs, 0.4 (\V. Young) 1

6—Mr. G. H. Gibson's eh g Henry Clay, 3yrs, 0.10 (G. Clarke) ....'. 2 I—Mr. J. Britton's eh m Sylvan Dale, syrs, 7.9 (C. Emerson) 3

Also started: 3 Florist 8.13 (A. Oliver), 4 Belle Paul 7.U (car. 31b over) '(O'Shea), a Dood 7.1 (H. Young), 7 Captain Miro 6.12 (R. Reed), 8 The Guide fi.lo (Morris). Florist anticipated the rise of the harrier, and got the best of an otherwise good start, but her advantage did not last long, as Belle Paul and King Cliiara quickly got into strides, with Sylvan Dale lying fourth,' and Henry Clay and Dood next. Belle Paul led along the back stretch from Florist, who fell back at the bend, and at the entrance to the home turn the order was Belle Paul, King Chiara, Henry Clay, Dood, Sylvan Dale. Once into the run for the judge's box King Cliiara took command, with Henry Clay and Sylvan Dale in hot pursuit. A fine finish saw the top-weight win by a bare half-length, heads separating second and third horses. Time, lmiu SI 2-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. 4—Mr. D. .T. Goodwin's eh m Avon Park, by (Sylvia Park—Tottie), (iyrs, 8.7 (O. MeCarten) 1 s—Mr. R. Barlow's b c Depredation, 3vrs. 7.2 (H. Young) 2 2—Mr .F. Hall's b m Merry Roe, aged, 9.10 (J. O'Shea) 3 Also started: Crown Pearl 8.12 (A. Oliver), 1 Flying Start 8.12 (W. Bell), (i Tree Lucerne 8.0 (A. Reed), 7 Kaniki 7.4 (Morris), S Bonny Dream G. 7 (G. Clarke). A splendid race saw the field bunched together throughout. Crown Pearl and Tree Lucerne led the field in the early stages of the race, and Flying Start followed the rest of the field. The field moved in this order until rounding the High School bend, when Depredation and Avon Park moved up and kept ahead of the 'est of the bunch. Entering the straight the field was well together, Flying Start well amongst the front horses, Merry Roe appeared in the fore and Avon Park slightly heading Depredation. A splendid run up the straight saw Avon Park, Depredation, Merry Roe, and Tree Lucerne hotly contesting the race, and Avon Park got past the, gost Jji ajjout half a length from

Depredation, a nose separating the second and third horses. Time, Imin 14 2-asecv r . , , ~jj v .. ..,, . „ MOTUROA ELECTRIC HACK, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. All Bst. 2—Mr. T. O'Do'nneUls b m Avena (Coronet—Kaftleeij), ; Cyr 9 (A. Reed) ...-. ,v.......... 1 7—Mrs. M. Crocker/s. b m Golden Grafton, 4yrs (J. O'Shea) 2 4—Mr. J. C. Parker's br g Roderick 3yrs (C. Emerson) 3 Also started: 8 Madam Ristori (W. Bell), 9 Normanby (W. Price), 10 Golden i'an (Nodder), 11 Lake iiel (R. Brown), 2 Akahai (C. Price), 13 Royal Park (R. Reed), 1 Antwerp (0. McCarten), (i Silver Web (C. Monk), 10 Mary Maid (Thompson), 5 Pink Pearl (H. Young), 12 Royal Divorce (N. MciDonell), 13 Laura (inc. l%lb over) (P. Collins). The big field got away well, Roderick and Avena leading. Turning the High. School bend these horses continued to head a well bunched field, and entering the straight Antwerp and Golden Grafton came up with the leading horses. Avena kept the lead and ps\3Seil ;the post first by a long head. Golden Grafton beating Roderick by a neck. Normanby was fourth. Time, lmin 4see,

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. The acceptances for the second day's races to-day, which closed laat night, are as follows: < OKOKE HURDLES, One and a half miles and 100 yards, Florist , 12.4 Vladian ............. 11.4 Collector ......... 10.7 Epworth ...-,..., 9.4 Simple Sam ........... 9.4 Scrutineer ~.■..........:,. 9.3 Nita ....-.'-;';.■...;.■.-*....; 9.1 Inspector ■, 9.1 Leah Kleshna .........* 9.0 HANDICAP, Five furlongs. Avon Park 9.3 Battle Eve .* 8.8 Tree Lucerne ........... 7.13 Hushman ......... .,,.., 7.9 Tyson ~.'..,.....,....., 7.5 Grattan ...,....., , 7.5 Hymettius ...:. 6.12 SECOND TARANAKI STAKES, Of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. Bimeter 9.10 Emperador ....... 9.0 Flying Start .).".... 9.0 Avon Park 9.0 Maid o' Gowrie ..; S.ll Bisogne S.lO Battle Eve .• •■ 5.7 Bonny Dream 7.11 Killbcy 6.9 Kilbro'gan 6-9 Tinkler 6.6 OMATA HANDICAP, Six furlongs. Hushman 9,7 Thoolomi •... . 8.9 Maid o' Gowrie 8.5 Veto 7.6 Analogue ■ 7.2 Silver Web 6.12 PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Nine furlongs. Avon Park 8.4 Self 7.11, fioldsize ■ ■. .- 7.5 Moulu «-.. 7.2 Bertrada 7.2 Want 7.0 Tirana -.- 6.12 Play Off ...../ 6,12 Crawford 6.12 Houiewife 6.8 KAWAU HANDICAP. Eight and a half furlongs. King Chiara 9.13 ' Sylvan Dale 7.11 ijenry Clay Y 7.1 Dood ,<.- 7.0 Iceberg 7.0 Captain Miro 6.10 FAREWELL HANDICAP, Six furlongs. Tree Lucerne 9.0 Lady Middleton ........ 8.12 Tirana 8.3 Kaniki 5.3 Patronale 7.13 Recorder 7.12 Calais ... '?. ■ 7.12 Hymettius • 7.11 URENUI ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Weight 8.7. Coronita, Pink Pearl, Ticino, Madame Ristori, War Nurse, Golden Grafton. Golden Fan, Akahai, Roderick, Roval Park, Silver Web.

TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa.") Concluding day at New Plymouth. Wanganui weights should appear tomorrow. Nones is engaged in the Wanganui Guineas. Welcome Nugget looks overdone, and could do with a spell. Battle Eve defeated Desert Gold in the Welcome Stakes last year, and he gave another taste of his quality yesterday. Last year, Flying Start (7.7) beat Merry Roe (9.2) by a neck in the Taranaki Stakes. Emperador was :third. At the same meeting Goldsize (8.4) won the Paul Memorial Handicap, and Play Off (S.O) scored in the Grandstand Handicap. Interlude ran, out a good six furlongs at Huwera last week with 8.9 in the saddle, and although she has not won beyond five furlongs up to the present there is every chance of her getting over a longer journey later on. There were three alleged racehorses hailing from '.. Gov's stable in the Maiden at Hawera, namely Freckles, Coronita, and Beautyform. They had a good "go" for the booby prize. Vladian was backed for pounds shillings and pence at Wanganui yesterday. "Long Alf" reckoned the others were only starting to make a dividend for him ("Alf" is a modest cove). But there was a Collector in the race.

The "stipe" removed his pince nez and fiercely at the delinquent jockey! "Young man," he said, "you missed your vocation. You should have been a dentist. You would pull anything!" And one more bright lad was handed out "six moons" of '(rest cure."

There was n bit of an argument outside the tote house. Blows, biffs and scuffle followed, and then the air turned sulphurous. "What's this row?" thundered the man in blue as he waded through the crowd and tore apart the combatants—a burly son of Erin and [sharp looking gent of the "guesser" variety. "No row at all," gaid Paddy, "just n wee bit ov a misundersthanding, no more. Sure, lie thought he was dealm' with a mug from the counthry, an' I thought I was dealin' with an honest mah.ii—an' wewerei both wrong!" The saddling bell.rang for the next race,

"Where too?" yelled it country lout to a pal who was rushing for the outside gates. "Can't stop," shouted back his friends as he made towards a coterie of Bar Nothings standing on the road. In a few minutes he returned, beaming with joy* "What waa up J" inquired the I the first chap. "Oh, just rushed out to back Sedd-el Bahr straight out," whispered the second chap; "don't say a word! The blanky bookie didn't know I the horso was scratched!" If anyone has a champion mug story that can make this look like a last year's War Cry let him trot it out.

When Sir George Clifford hit upon the name of Battle Evo for a colt by Martian—To-morrow, he put the finishing touch on a reputation for appropriate racehorse nomeclature second to none in the Dominion. But nowadays Sir George is the Sir Oracle—as chairman of the Conference—as regards the naming of horses, and it comes as a surprise that he should pass such names os thoW selected by the Hon. J. D. Orinond for instance. What could be more confusing than a run of names like Hyllus, Hyttus, Hyettus, Hymettius, Hylatus, etc? And what sense is there in similar cognomens like King Lupin and Ring Lupin, Loyal Arch and Royal Arch, Bess Laddo and Teas Laddo, Vla3ieau and Vladineau? And there are others too numerous to mention.