SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 October 1916, Page 8

SPORTING.

WAVEELEY- WAITOTARA ANNUAL MEETING. Splendid weather favoured the Waver-ley-Waitoturu Club for the animal race nu!et'i!g held on the Waverloy course yesterday. A strong wind swept tlie ground and dried the course up nicely, and the going, which was at first a triiie holding. Improved as the afternoon wore on. The attendance was very large, north and south trains bringing great crowds, while the number of motor cars on tin. course was a speaking testimony to the prosperity of the districts on this coast. The racing was good all round, though the favorites had a 6ad time of it. Serjt. Patterson acted as stipendiary steward, but had an easy day of it. Mr. T. Cameron's starting was good in the majority of instances.- The Wansanui Harrison Band supplied the music, which was much enjoyed. Speculation wa's very brisk throughout the day, and the totalisator stall' handled the money expeditiously. This year's | figures totalled .£23,100, an increase of. £4777 on last year's figures. Following are details of the racing:—

BREWKK HANDICAP (Open), of ISO sovs ; second .25 soys., and third 1 15 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 2—T. l.ong' br. m. Interlude, by Bezonian—Prelude. 4yrs., 8.3, inc. 2]'.-. over (W. Young) 1 5—M. E'anklin's eh. m. Veto, !>yrs., 7.13 (Anderson) 2 3—Wnish and Quarterman'g blk. m. Lady Middleton, aged, 5.5, inc. 101b. over (A. McMillan) ..J..... 3 Winter trained by owner. Also started: G Astor 8.10 (R. E.' Brown); 4 Glenroy, S.lO (R. Trigger); I Gayciuin, 8.2 (0. McCarten); 7 Lord Lupin, 7.12 (J. Cordue).

The field moved off in perfect line, and Interlude took up the running from Aftor. Gayeium and a bunched lot With half the distance covered the same horses, were in front, with Lord Lupin tailing off. Gayeium was being hard ridden at the bend, and Astor was also holding out signals of distress. Interlude finished well and won nicely by a couple of lengths from Veto, who beat Lady MMdleton by a length. Then

followed Glenroy, Lord Lupin, Gayeium, and AM.rr. Time, 1.161-5.

MORTEN MEMORIAL MAIDEN RACE, of 105 sovs.; second 10 sovs. from t!w stakes. W eight-for-age. Seven furlongs. 4—o. l.upton's blk. g. Campguard, by C'ampftre—Vanguard mare, aged, it 0 (K l.ambess) 1 2—W. C. Phillip's b. m. Fidelio, 4yrs., .8.9 (<>. McC'arten) 2 3—T Brstol's b.m. Ilaupai, aged, 5.12 ;W. Rayncr) 3 Winner trained by M. Gardner.

Also started: 12 Haerengawe ft.O (B. Morris. 1 .; S St. Kiel, 9.0 (R. E. Brown); 10 Interval, 0.0 (Anderson): 5 Jformanby, 0.0 (L. Manson); 13 Sportronus, 0.0 (P. McGuire); 7 Cordon, 0.0 (L. Xoddei '■; 1 Camel Arch. S.l 1 (A. McMulleii', 14 Compel, S.O (E. Fowler); 0 Alteration, 7.13 (R. Trigger); 11 Paullooloo, 7.10 (W. Young); 9 Starforte, 7.S (T. Cerduc). Hairnigawc played up at the post and was eventually left. Fidelio, St. Kiel, Haupsi. and Cordon were the quickest to find tiieii feet, ngd this quartette was followed by Carmel Arch. Alteration and Campguard along the back.' Fidelio was still in front at the bend, with Ilaupai, Carmel Arch, and Alteration next. Campguard cam 6 through at the distance, and finishing better than Fidelio won by a length and a half. Hanpai was a similar distance away third, and Alteration. Cordon and Starforte were most prominent of the others. Time, 1.31.

HANDK. A.F HURDLES, of 135 eovs.; second 15 povs., and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. One mil? and a half. o~D Campion's br. g. Record, by Renown—Famous, aged, 9.13 (A. Gordon) 1 I—C G Russell's cli. g. Combustion, ag<U, 10.3 (E. C'opestake) 2 2—AY. V. Jones' eh. g. Captain Miro, aged, 0.9 (L Grafiam) u Winner trained by C. Gordon. Also started: 3 Austin, 10.12 (.T. McLean)': 4 Delage, !1.8 (K. Lambess); 7 Cornice, 0.5 (. Croot); 8 Epworth, 0.3 (C. Cochrane) ■ ft Silver Rose 0.0 (J.

Myles!: fi Union .Tack, 0.0 (Hawkins); 10 GVn Paul, ?,0 (P. McGuire). The ten runners went olf together, Epivoitli and Cornice cracking on till, pace. This pair were well in front passing the stand, with Austin heading the rc-.t. Combustion and Record closed on the leaders half a mile from home, and dealing right out in the run to the post gave nothing else a chance. Austin was running in tliird place Hearing tie turn, but then gave way to Captain Miro. Record had Combustion settled at the distance and won nicely liy three lengths. Then came Captain Miro, »i>J lengths away, and Delage, Austin, and Union Jack, with Glen Paul a bad last. Time, 2.50 3-5. WILSON STAKES, of 105 sovs.; second ]'! sr.vs. from the stakes. Weight, Ssi. The winner of any race to carry 14ib. penalty. Four furlongs. 2—B 'J'. Bennett's b. g. Bivouac, by Campfire—Hnikama, aged, 0.0 (A. McMillan) , X 4 —D J. Goodwin's b. m. Munition, Syrs., 9.0 (O- MeCarten) *2 I—G1 —G liiown's br. g. Royal Chef, fiyrs., 9.0 (R. E. Brown) ' .... 3 Winner trained by owner.

Al«n started: 13 Slipsliot (J. C'atliro); o Starengo (W. Rayner); 10 Royal Park (L. Ncikier); 9 Royal Red (R. Trigger); 0 Madam Ristori (N. McDonnell); 3 Flying Spur (W. Young); 11 War Nurse (A. Linyd); 7 Silver Web (B. Morris) j 12 Lfili Kleschna (J. Corduc); 8 Miss Ration Il\. Lambess), Tlie tineo placed horses were quickest off tlio. mark, and as they ran into the straight proper Bivouac was just clear of Royal Chef, Munition, and Silver Web. Bivouac lasted long enough to score by a good bail-length from Munition, who beat Royal Chef by a length. Silver Web Mi« Sation and Royal Red were the next tc finish. Time, 512-5,

WAVETiLEY-WAITOTARA CUP (Open) (If 3 ( )l) soys.; second 30 sova., and third soys, from the stakes. One lisle and :i quarter. 4—Hall and Leahy' b. g. Moulu, by ISoniform-—Ormolu, oyrs., 7.7 (j. Ciitliro) 1 1 —(I ]'c;iFold's b. li. Want, syrs., 7.1) (t'. .Morris) • 2 2—J. E, Palmer's I), h. Analogue, 4v>>., 0.7 (F. Cook) 3 Winner trained by A. IJall. Als'i started: 3 Crawford, 8.4 (0. Mccarten I: 8 Ratana, 7.5 (N. McDonnell); 7 Hnrlo! Light, 7.(i, inc. lib. over (I?. Brown); 5 Vladian, 7.3 (P. Rayner); 0 Ladv Amai (>.12, inc. lib. over (L. Manson).

Kalana broke an even line and led i past the stand from Analogue. Craw- I ford, W.int, awl Moulu, with Harbor Light mid V ladian whipping in. Passing tlic six furlongs post Katana was still in front, but Crawford had displaced Analogue, and Hon hi and Want had closed 11;> slightly. Three furlongs from homo Crawford and Want headed Ratana, and Mouhl eame fast. Crawford and Want ran into the straight abreast, but a-, they straightened up for the run home the former appeared to be bumped, and ft-i back. Moulu then put in his claim, and quickly settling Want, run h a comfortable'winner by two lengths. Analogue came'witli a rattle at the fnish ami got within a neck of Want. Then followed Harbor Light, Ratanu, Crawford, Lady Amai, and Viadian. Time, 2.12 3-.">. FLYTNX' HANDICAP. of 125 sovs.; second 10 sovs., and third 5 sovs, from the .stakes. Six furlongs. 2—A Mangu=son's blk, m. Rewa Revva, by Taitoko—Torpillo 4yrs. 8.2, inc. 01b. over (W. Young) .. 1 4—P Johnston's blk. m. Movement, Gu'a, 7.7 (N. McDonnell) 2 3—J. Craig's ch. in. Vladincau, Cyrs., 7.9 (B. Morris) 3 Winner trained by owner. Also started: !> Svlviaroa, 7.13, inc. 31b. over (K. Lambess); 8 Iceberg 7.C (F. Cookj; 11 Durane, 7.7, inc. rdb. .over (R. E. Brown); 7 fioldcn Fan' 7.2, inc. 21b." over (J. Cordtie); I) Zimiclc, 7.0 (P. Rayn'-ri; 10 Cordon, 7.0 (L. Manson); G Cro-.tu Head, 7.0 (,J. Cathro). Rewa Rewa got the best of a strajglinsr start, and dashed away well clear of Movement, Golden Fan and Iceberg, with Zola la st. Rewa Rewa was never headed, and won easily by two lengths from Movement, who boat Vladincau by half a length. The next to finish '.vere Iceberg, Zola, and Crown Head. Time. 1.10 1-5. MOIBjAHAKI STAKES HANDICAP,-of l'Jn s'ovs.; second 10 sovs. from the sUkcs. One mile.

2—A A! wood's, b. h. Bronk Delaval, by Sea ton. Delaval—Aerial Fire, 4yrs.. 'B.O (W. Young) 1 7—G 11. Gibson's eh. g. Henry Clay, 4yrs , 7.10 (R. K Brown) !. 2 3—.T Fryer's b. g. Dood, aged, 7.4 (J. Co'dtie) 3 Winner trained by owner. Also started: 5 Flying Camp S.O (K. Lambet-s); 1 Antwerp, 8.3 (0. McC'arten) ; S White Blaze, 7.12 (P. Healy); 10 Syntax 7.0 (A. Lloyd); 0 Sylvan Dale 7.-> (M. McCarten); 0 Silenus 7.7 (D. Anderson); U Parawamu 7.3 (B. Morris); 13 Royal Park 7.3 (X. McDonnell): 4 Ticino, 7.2 (L. Hanson); 12 Seaport, 7.0 (F. Cook); 14 Manifest, 7.0 (J. Cathro),

some delay the field got away in fnj order, Ticino leading n hunched lot. w'th Antwerp prominent, and Bronk Delaval second last. Antwerp took the lead before turning for homo, and White Blaze and Bronk Delaval were lying handy Antwerp curled up when tackled by Broiii; Delaval at the distance, and the latter went on and won easily by a length from Henry Clay, \\;ho just boat Dood by a neck. Antwerp was fourth and Silcnus next. Time, 1.45 2-5. JACKS'>N MEMORIAL STAKES HANDICAP, of 105 sovs.; second 10 sovs.

from the stakes. Five furlongs. 2—D .T. Goodwin's b. m. Munition, by Sylvia Park—Tottie, 8.5, (O. Mc-' Cai'ten) 1 (•—W. lirown's b. g. Starengo, oyrs., 8.13 (W. Rayner) 2 B—J. McKean's b. m. Madam Ristori, •Ivrs., 8.0 (N McDonnell) 3 Winner trained by owner. Also started: 3 Revocation, 5.13 (A.' Lloydi; 1 Bivouac 0.0, inc. 71b. pen. (W. Young): 4 Need 8.7 ifß. Morris); 5 Fidelio 8.4 (L. Nodder)\7 Pergola, 5.2 (R. Bsovvn); 13 Clavis, SO (Anderson) j 11 Royal Red, 8.0 (M. MeCarten); !) Silver Web, 8.0 (J Cathro); 12 Prince Paul 8.0 (Cordne); 10 Miss Sation, 8.0 (K. Lambcs:-). Muril.ion, Revocation, and. Bivouac showed out first. Revocation temporarily took the lead ncaring the bend, but Munition asserted herself in the straight and won by a good length from Starengo. who was a neck ahead of Madam Ristori; Bivouac was fourth. Time, 1.3 1-5.

WELLINGTON R.C. MEETING. By Telegraph.—Press Association. • Wellington, Last Night. The Wellington spring meeting opened to-day in good weather. There was. excellent racing and a large attendance. The totalisator put through £43,525, as against last year's total of £32,323. Results: HACK AND HUNTERS STEEPLECHASE.—2 KLvvitej (Ward) 1, 1 Critic 2, 0 Kauwairoa 3. Also started: 5 Ruatangata, 1 The Hound, 8 Kew, 3 Mawson, 11 Lady Renown, 4 Strategist, 7 Silver Monarch, L2 Crystal Star, 13 Fond Memory, 9 Rerekohu, -10 Happy .Jack, 14 Breeze. Won by a good head. Time, 5.47 3-5.

IIIMUTAKA. HANDICAP.—3 Splendant Thoughtful 3. Also started: 10 Golden Grafton, 8 Sir Agnes, 5 Revalenta, 2 Glorify, 14 Rongora, 12 Eairnsdale, 0 Mascot, 1.3 Pourparler, !> Woodlark, 11 Coral King, 1.0 Ilinetoa, 18 Ballyhar, 13 Captain Glossop, 1G Black Night, 17 Quimi's Post, 7 Glen Ilelen. Won by half a head, third horse half a length away. Time, 1.30 3-5. 1 TAITA HANDICAP.—I Rimonides (L. Wilson) 1, 5 Acre 2, 0 Vermillion 3, Also started: 7 Lord Kenilworth, 2 llymeona, 4 Association, 3 Exclusive, 8 Ssuiaere. Won by a length and a half. Time, 4'S 3-ssec. WELLINGTON HANDICAP—I 1, 3 Taringainntu ■», 7 Gold Soult 3, Also started: 4 Rewipoto, 14 Mullingar, (1 Square Deal, IB Bleriot, 11 Montana, 2 Fiery Cross; 8 Adjutant, 5 Bjorneborg, 13 Orleans, 0 Mauiaroa, 10 Seddel Bahr, 12 Master Moutoa, 17 Settler, 15 Rose Pinik. Won by a long neck, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.9 2-5. OCTOBER HANDICAP.—O Sheila (Roy Reed) 1, 12 Struggle 2, G Tressida and 3 Gang Awa' 3. Also started: 8 Ilylatus, 7 Weekend, 5 Tango, 10 Merry Andrew, _1 Splendidus, 11 Bfam'bletye, 14 Autumn Rose, 2 Homeric, 10 Piiiono, 19 Roseland, 2i4 Suvla, 22 Rockfleld, 4 Lilydale, 20 Satana, 17 Record Breaker, 23 Royal Sleeves, 15 Wapping, 13 Proba-

tion, 10 Tamo Duck, 1.8 Galore, 21 Last H6pe. "Won by a neck. Time, 1.1 2-5. WAINUI TIAXDICAIP.—3 Merrie Roe. (Hatch) 1, 1 Egypt 2, 2 Heeltap 3. Also started: 11 Rinaldo, 7 Seadown, 5 Chakwana, 13 Indigo, 14 .Multiply, 4 Marc Antony, 15 Lady Louisa, fi George, 0 Blac.kall, 10 Hy'llns, 18 Cense Fire, S Atva-toro, 10 Roumania, lfi Mount Victoria. Won by a length, half a neck between second'and third. Time, 1.42. WELLESLEY STAKES.—4 Crowhurst (8.7, R. Reed) 1, 1 Estland 2, 0 Ample 3. Also started: 7 Astl'ophel, (I Bir'cenvale, 3 Mountjoy, 5 Lovesick,'lo Elocution, 10 La Tas.se, s Matild.i, 2 Trentham Rose. Won by three lengths, the third horse three lengths S'ivav. Time, 48 3-ssee. SHORTS HANDICAP.—2 P.ansitiro (Emerson) 1, 14 Tino Atna 2. 5 Miss Deval 3. Also started: 7 Tete-a-Tete, I Himeter, 4 Sea Lord, 3 Bisogne, Cherry Blossom, (i Ohiwia.lO Coldstream, S Centre, 12 Hock-bound, 1G Menelaus, II Elation, 15 Red Ribbon, 17 Mahzoltov, IS Lady Black. Won by a head, the same distance between second and third. Time, 1.13.

WAIFAWA MEETING. Waipawa, Last Night. The annual meeting of the Waipawa Racing Club was held under perfect weather conditions and there was a very large attendance. The track was in excellent order and the racing interesting throughout. . The tote turnover was £11,434, as against £9711 last yeari Results: MAIDEN HANDICAP.—HvIami 1, Parisian 2, Diamond King's Armor 3. Scratched: Helsingfors, Fortunate, Morganatic, Chuckle. Vermillion. Won easily by a length. Time, 1.4 3-5. WELTER.—Teka 1, Pall Mall 2, Black Heart 3. Scratched: Finisterre, Royal Favorite, Black Powder, Keynote. Won easily by a length. Time, 1.32.

WAHPAWA COUNTY HANDICAP.— Zeus 1, Mflzama 2, Summit 3. /Scratched: St. Omcv. Won, hard held, by two lengths. Time, 2.152-5. LADIES' BRACELET.—BIack Powder 1. Piranoir 2, Turehana 3. Scratched: Discission, Gunsmo'ke. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 2.8 2-5. ELECTRIC HACK.—GoId Shot 1, Golden Glade 2, Ilymenaer.:- 3. Scratched: Moerva, King's Armor, Morganatic. Won by a good length. Time, 1.55. H'QME'WOOD llACK.—Black Heart 1, Hvlami 2, Genee 3. Scratched: Maractotara, Fore, Subdual. Won by a length. Time, 1.42 2-5. RAILWAY HANDICAP.—Zeus and Dribble (dead heat) 1, Martial Air 3. Scratched: Byron, Step, /Discussion. A great finish, Dribble getting up in the last few strides. Time, 1.7 1-5. HACK FLYlNG.—Maraetotara 1, Hymen 2, Shaki 3. Scratched: Montalvo, Sweet Amv. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.17,