THE RACES

Taranaki Daily News, 11 February 1916, Page 7

THE RACES

A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION. emperador wins the stakes. SOME CLOSE FINISHES. The Taranaki Jockey Club's 1910 autumn meeting was brought to a successful conclusion yesterday, and save possibly in the case of some of the losers, can leave nothing but pleasant* memories. As on the first day conditions were ideal. The heavy rain of the early morning had merely assisted Mr. Biewman by freshening up the turf and beautiful flowers with which tho lawn is adorned, and the weather continuing bright and sunny attracted a larg». attendance, the lawns nrescnting a gay appearance. Fields were again large in the majority of the events, whilst the finishes save in two or three instances were exceedingly close. The Second Taranaki Stakes provided a great finish, the three placed horses finishing in a bunch, Emperador, one of Mr. G. D. Greenwood's 'pair, finished in front of his stable mate, Bhneter, Flying Start being third. A field of seven contested ithis classic event, Mr. J. B. Reid's pair also being bracketed. Tlie race was run a fifth of a second faster than last year, when Flying Start gained the honor, with Merry 2-.>e second and this year's winner third. Flying Start was unlucky yesterday, having to jump over Tinkler, who fell, and also having to run round the field. The Paul Memorial Handicap also produced a fine race, which fell to the Auckland horse, Housewife, who was well ridden. The horses were again despatched well by Mr. C. O'Connor, whilst Mr. HartgiU gave every satisfaction in the judge's box. Mr. McMalion, stipendiary steward, was closely watching events, but again found little to itake exception to. There were two mishaps during the day, but, fortunately, the jockeys concerned escaped injury. Tinkler fell in the Stakes, throwing his rider. J. Bryce, whilst in the last race, Madame Ristori came down unseating W. Bell. Inquiries were held into each occurrence, and 111 the latter case, C. Monk, rider of Silver Web, was cautioned for crossing. It is hardly necessary to again state that the secretarial department was right up to the moment, ithe presence of Mr. E. P. Webster at the helm was sufficient guarantee for that. Visiting owners from a. distance here for the first time speak well of the treatment received from the courteous and painstaking officials, and all intimate that they will be seen here next year. The totalisator staff again had a busy time, but handled the business comfortably. To-day's figures show a slight falling off as compared with the second day last year, being £IB,OBB as compared with £18,791 10s last year, a decrease ,of £lO5 10s. The total for the two days is £3(1,217 as against £35,212, an increase of £IOOS, which cannot but be regarded as very satisfactory. The delightful musical treat, provided by the Wanganui Band, under the baton of Mr. A. Wade, was asrain a theme of general appreciation. That the public of Taranaki appreciate good music is evident by the attention given by the crowd to the music on the present occasion, and also to the orchestral music submitted on some previous occasions in recent years. The afternoon tea kiosk, conducted by Mrs. Kirkby, the catering by Mr. A. Wooller, and the refreshment booth (Mr. E, Whittle) could hardly have been managed better and all appeared to be particularly busy. Results of the races are:— OIvOKE HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. One mile and a half and 110 yards. 4—Mr. H. Cleland's hr g Collector, by Conqueror—Grecian Maid, 1 fi.vrs, 10.7 (R. Ivellyl 1 3—Air. .1. H. Prosser's b g Scrutineer, iiyrs, 0.3 (McSweeney) 2 7 —Mr. C. H. Washer's ch m Nita, aged, i).l (Ward) 3 Also started: 1 Florist 12.4 (L. Traill), 1 Vladian 11.4 (J. Eva), (i Ep.worth 0.4 (A. McDonald), S Simple Sam 0.7 (inc. 41b over) (J. Johnson), and 5 Inspector 0.1 (W. Rtandon). Winner trained by .T. Fryer. Florist quickly showed out ill front from a good start, and led the field for several furlongs, but approaching the stand for the first time Simple Sam took up the position of pilot, with Florist, Scrutineer, and Epworth in close attendance. Passing the stand Simiile Sam headed the field, closely pursued by Scrutineer, the rest of the horses being well bunched. A few furlongs further 011 Inspector moved up, followed by Scrutineer and Simple Sam, while near the High School bend a strong challenge came from Collector. Collector moved ahead strongly and entering the straight led the field, Scrutineer' and Vladian close behind. Presently Nita shot up and h" 1 ' 1 Vladian. so that wh:;n Collector passed the nost two lengths ahead of Scrutineer, Nita followed three lengths away, forcing Vladian to be content with fourth place. The last two or three furlongs saw the favorite lost amongst the btmeli. Time, 2min 54sec.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. 2—Mr. H. Cleland'a oil }i Tree Lucerne, by Lupin—Dolly, aged, 7.13 (A. Reed) ' *... 1 s—Messrs. Walsh and Qiiiirternian's b g Tyson, fiyrs 7.5 (H. Young) 2 I—Sir George Clifford's 1> c Battle, Eve, 3yrs 8.8, (W. Bell) 3 Also started: 3 Husliman 7.9 (C. Emerson), 4 Grattan 7.15 (R. Reed), 6 Hyinettius 0.12 (G. Clarke). Winner trained by J. Fryer. Tyson sho;t out from the start, closely followed by Husliman, Grattan, and Battle Eve. They kept in this order rounding the High School bend, and then Hymettius moved -up to second place, while a hot challenge camo from Tree Lucerne. Right up to the bond rounding into the straight Tree Lucerne gained, and entering the straight the order was Tyson leading Tree Lucerne, with Grattan and Husliman running together. . Tree Lucerne quickly moved ,up ahead of Tyson, and Batt.l" Eve came strongly. The judge's eye caught Tree j Lucerne barely a length ahead of Tyson, with Battle Eve a long neck away third, and Hushwan fourth. Time, lm'in 2sec. SECOND TARANAKI STAKES, of 500 sovs., second horse £IOO, third horse £SO. Six furlongs. I—Mr. G. D. Greenwood's br g Emperador, by Charlemagne 11. Lady Wayward 11., 6yrß, 9.0 (R. Hatch) * 1 I—Mr.1 —Mr. G. IX .Greenwood's blk c Bimeter, by Malster—Comely, 4yrs, 9.10 (A, Oliver) ■■. -. ,■., ■ 2 2—Sir Geo. Clifford's eh c Flying Start, by San Francisco—Fleet, fart, Syrs, 8.7 (W. Bell) ......... 3

Also started: 3 Bonny Dream 7,11 (C. Emerson), 5 Kilboy 0.9 (Morris), 5 Kilbrogan C.O (G. Jenkins), 4 Tinkler 0.0 (J. Bryce). Winner itrained by E. J. Mason. Emperador and Bimeter were bracketed on the machine, as were also Kilboy and Kilbrogan. , Emperador shot out from the field when the barrier went up, and Bimeter, following closely, soon took the lead. Bimeter lead around the High School with Emperador second, and Tinkler .third. A furlong later Tinkler fell and lost its rider. Bimeter kept the lead entering the straight, with Flying Start and Emperador close behind. A splendid race down the straight was keenly contested by Bimeter, Flying Start, and Emperador, and a close finish saw Emperador win from Bimeter by a neck, while Flying Start was a head away from Bimetei'. Time, lrnin 14 4-ssee. PREVIOUS WINNER. 1915—Sir George Clifford's Flying Start, 7.7 (W. Bell), lmin ISsec. CMATA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 2—Mr. M, Franklin's ch m Veto, by Coronet—St. Clements mare, 4yrs, 7.6 (H. Young) 1 I—Mr. E. Alison's b g Thoolomi, flyrs, R.O (W. Bell) 2 s—Mr.5 —Mr. J. E. Palmer's b c Analogue, 3yrs, 7.2 (Goldfinch) 3 Also started: 3 Maid 0' Gowrie 8.5 (C. Price), and 4 Avena 7.2 (A. Reed). Winner trained by R. Brougli. Thoolomi was made a hot favorite carrying just half the money. Maid o' Gowrie was the first to show out from an even start, folowed by Thoolomi and Veto. Veto then moved to the front, Maid 0' Gowrie dropping back. Veto had a commanding lead entering the straight, and got home by three lengths, Analogue three lengths away just beating Maid 0' Gowrie out of a place. Time, lmin 15 3-ssec. PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Nine furlongs. s—Mr. Ernest Alison's blk f Housewife, by Kenilworth—Busy Bee, 3yrs, 0.8 (G. Clarke) 1 6—Mr. F. Selwood's b g Play Oil', ayrs, 6.12 (R. Reed) 2 4—Mr. G. L. Stead's b g Moulu, Oyrs, 7.2 (H. Young) 3 Also started: 2 Avon Park 8.2 (O. McCarten), 3 Self 7.11 (J. O'Shea), 1 Goldsize 7.5 (C. Emerson), 8 Bertrada 7.2 (Morris), !) Want 7.0 (A. Loader), 7 Crawford 7.1$ (inc 341b over.), (Goldfinch). Winner trained by J. G. King. Avon Park went away at tho start, but was soon passed by Housewife, who led Avon Park into the back stretch. For a few furlongs tlie order was Housewife, Play Off, Avon Park, and Self, with the favorite running last. At the Sigh School bend Crawford had a momentary spell a s pilot, but the order soon changed to Play Of)', Moulu, Crawford, and Housewife. Housewife was now coming strongly, and entering the Btraight Play Off, Self, and Housewife were at the front. Self fell back, and Housewife gradually gained on Play Off, winning by half a length. Play Off was second and Moulu took third place about two lengths away. Want was fourth. Time, lmin Sajsec. KAWAU HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One milo and 110 yards. I—Mr. A. Raynes' br g King Chiara, by Soult —Chiara, fiyrs, 9.13, (W. Young) 1 '2—Mr. I. Britton's ch m Sylvan Dale, syrs, 7.11 (O. Xmerson) 2 4—Mr. F. Atkin's b g Dood, syrs, 7.0 (H. Young) 3 Also started: 3. Henry Clay 7.1 (G. Clarke), and 5 Captain Miro 6.11J (inc. l?lb over.), (R. Reed). Winner trained by P, Johnson Sylvan Dale and Captain Miro showed the field the way from the start and led down past tiie Avenue Road. At the High School bend King Chiara went to the front, followed by Sylvan Dale and Captain Miro, and the rest of the race was a hard fought contest between these three horses. A close and exciting finish saw the favorite win from Sylvan Dale by a neck, while a head separated the second and third horses. Time, lmirt 51 l-ssec. \ FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 2—Mr. G. L. Stead's b f Recorder, by Varco —Pedometer, 3yrs 7.12 (C. Emerson) 1 4—Hone Pihama, Mr. Egmont and Nganeko's br g Kaniki, aged, 8.3 (R. Brown) 2 s—Mr. A. Alexander's rn g Patronale, aged, 7.13 (11. Young) 3 Also started: 3 Lady Middleton 5.12 (R. Hatch), 1 Tirana 5.3 (J. O'Shea), 0 Calais 7.12 (I\. Lambess), 7 Hvmettius 7.11 (A. Eeed). Winner trained by R. O'Donnell. The field was well bunched from the start, but presently Lady Middleton moved out in front, followed by Tirana and Recorder. At the High School bend Hymettius went ahead, but its life in the front was short, for Recorder now came up and showed the field the way. Entering the straight. Recorder, Kaniki, Patronale, and Lady Middleton were in front. Up the straight Recorder maintained her lead and won by about two lengths, with ■Kaniki second, and Patronale a length away third. The favorite was fourth. Time, lmin 15sec.

URENUI ELECTRIC HACK, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. All 8.7, 3—Mr. W. Honeyfield's be Ticino, by Danübe Price) * 1 2—Mrs. M. Crocker's b m Golden Grafton, 4yrs (J. O'Shca) 2 I—Mr. J. C. Parker's br g Roderick, 3yrs (C. Emerson) ,'j Also started: !) Coronita (A. Reed), 0 Pink Pearl (11. Young), 8 Madame Ristori (W. Bell), 4 Royal Divorce (W. Young). 7 Golden Fan (L. Nodder), 10 Roynl Park (R. Reed), 5 Silver Web (C, Monk). Winner trained by R. Barlow. The field kept well together from the start, but presently Madame Ristori moved to the front. At the High School bend Silver Web took the lead with Roderick second. A little further on Madame Ristori, which was keeping well to the front, lost its rider. Silver Web fell back at the turn into the straight and Roderick showed the way. Presently Ticino and Golden Grafton moved ,ip and a splendid finish resulted in Ticino beating Golden Grafton by half a length, with Roderick a similar distance away third. Silver Web was fourth. Time, lmln 4sec.