SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 January 1917, Page 3

SPORTING.

STRATFORD ANNUAL MEETING, I A RECORD GATHERING. >' Tne Stratford Racing Club's annual meeting was brought to close yesterday in splendid weather. The attendance was again large, and racing very interesting. The handieapper scored n signal success over nis work, 'his adjustments providing excellent finishes; in fact, some of the fines.t seen on the ocurses. The totalisator staff worked neli, and ii ayn money was shut out it ivas only the fault of the investors. There was only one jarring note in the day"? sport—in the shape of a hostile demonstration against Moulu. who showed a remarkable improvement or his first day's showing. As far 's the Press were notified, there were no inquiries during the day Everything passed off smoothly, thanks to the capable managemen' ot the meeting by the secretary and ibis staff. The Wanganui Garrison Band again provided charming music, and the other arrangements were all right Jp to date The totalisator turnover for the second day was £71,304. The total for the two days was £-13,328 10s, an increase of £4,4(16 10s as compared with the two days of last year. Tin following are letails of the racing:

TOKO WELTER HACK HAXDICA,?, of 125 sovs.; second 15 sovs., and third 10 sovs. 'rom the stakes. Eight furlijngs and a J\alf. 4 F. Jewell's g g Iceberg, by Coronet— Snow'flake, Gyrs,. 8.." (R. Brown) 1 2 E. Hicks' b U Syntax, Oyrs., 9.C • (McCarten) 2 1 F. Selwood's br g Dingle, 1-yrs., 5.12 (Anderson) '... 3 (Winner trained by C. lackson.) Also started: 3 White Blaze 10.8 (Crook). 5 Waioture 5.7 (C. Browne), 6 Prince Paul 8.5 (Lambess). Dingle and Prince Paul were the smartest to find their feet from a good start, and led a bunched lot passing tlhe stand. At five furlongs Dingle was still in front, and had as his nearest attendants Waioture and White Blaze, with Syntax last. The field closed up before turning for home, and Dingle, Waioture, White Blaze, and Iceberg were almost abreast a- they straightened up for the run home. Iceberg then asserted himself, and won by a couple of lengths from Syntax, who had to come round the field. Dingle was two lengths away, third, and then came Waioture, White Blaze, flnd Prince Paul. Time, 1.50 3-5.

CARDIFF STAKES, of 100' sovs.; second 15 sovs.. and third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. Weight, Sst. 3 H. MeC'lellanrt's b g Deeside, by Cheshire—Vanilla, ayrs. (Anderson) ' 1 5 A. lhle's b m Maymorn, oyrs. (Lambess) 2 2 C. Elmer's b m Pergola, iivrr. (Monkl '. . 3

(Winner trained by R. Brough.) Also started: 1 Fair Paul (MeCarten), 7 Kickapoo (R. Brown), 0 Rifle Fire (Manson), 7 Kororcka (Lloyd), 9 Zimmerere (Healy), 11 Kev (C. Brown), W Trombone (McDonnell),' 12 St. Ilelga, carried tilb. over (McGuire), 13 Mahipoto (Clarke). Deeside dashed ofi in front from a straggling start, Mapoto getting the worst of the deal. Deeside was followed by Pergola, Kiekapoo, Key, and Fair Paul running to the turn. Deeside easily held iiis own to the finish, scoring by two and a half lengths from Maymorn, who came with a great run from a rear ,)osition. Pergola was a bare lensth nwav. third, and Fair Paul next. Time, 1.3 1-5. XfiAERE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second 30 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 3 A. X. (libbona' b g Kauri Kins, by Soult—Sandust,' Cyrs., S.O (C. Brown) 1 1 A. W. Ogle's b g Astor, Cyrs., 5.12 (R. Brown) 2 2 H. ClelandV eh h Tree Lucerne, aged, 8.12 (McCarten) f. (Winner trained by J. <.. Lambess.) Also started: 4 Tirana i.'i (Monk), .5 Simple Sam (McDonnell) Kauri King and Simple Sam played up badly at the post, but eventually Mr. Skipwith sent them oIT in line. Simple Sam at once dashed to the front, followed hj Kauri King, Astor, Tirana, and Tie,c Lucerne, the latter being slow to find his feet. Kauri King drew up to Simple Sam at the end of a .couple of furlongs, and the pair set a merry pace. Kauri King shiv>k his opponent ofi' before .-caching the turn, and Claude Brown kept him goim at top. Astoi and Tree Lucerne came fast in the straight, and a magnificent race home saw Kauri... King win by a bare neck from Astor, 'with Tree Lucerne a similar distance away, third, and Simple Sum next. Tirana finished "ab solutely." Time, 1.14 1-5.

•MATCURI HACK HURDLES HAND: CAP, of lii soys.; -ecotid 13 ;ovs. and third in sovs. from the stakes One mile and a half. 1 A. Hall and T Lenity's b g Jlonlt:. by Bonifonn—Orntulu, oyrs.. 10.!) ((.'. Gordon) -,„ ,". .'. .. 1 4 W. E. .Tones''«li g Captain Miro, aged, 10.12 (A. \V..i\l) 2 i H. Spratt's br g St. Kiel, Gyrs., 9.10 (Copcstake) 3 (Winner trained by A. Hall.) Also started: 3 Combustion 10.9 (Cathro). ■St. Kiel was first over, the first hurdle, but nearly came :lown; Combustion, Moulu, and Captain Miro following. The ordei was the same to the stand, where Combustion kindly pulled out, letting "Mculu into seeond pla<-e on the rails St. Kiel still bowled along nicely in front, but Mottlu gradually closed up the gap in the run along the back, and, taking the lead at the home turn, romped in an easy winnei by eight length* from Captain Miro, who beat St. Kiel by a length for second money. Combustion was a bad last. Time, 2.51 2-5. STItATHMORE HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs.; second 15 sovs., and third !0 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. 2 W. J. Twcedie's b g Hiero, by Hierar'eh—Agatha, lyrs., 5.2 (Lnmbess) ] 5 A. Kile's br m -Haymow, syrs., 7.7 [\i. Manson) \ 2 3 P. Johnson's b m Movement, syrs., •.« (C. Browne) 3 (Winner trained by J. J. MeManemin.)

Also started: 0 Silver Webb 8.10 (R. j Brown), 1 Inali 8.2 (0. McCarten), 4 Trickery 7.12 (Anderson), 7 Poka 7.10 (McDonnell). Silver Webb, Hiero, and Inali were first away, but before turning for home Inali bad headed the pair. Once in the straight Hierc shot out, followed bj | Movement. The pair were fighting out a good finish, when Maymorn came with a late run, and just failed by a neck to catch Hiero. Movement was a bare length away, third, and Inaili, Silver Webb, and Trickery followed. Time, 1.3. ViAT.ONE. MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; second 45 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Eight furlongs and a half. I H. S. Wilson's hr g Soldier, by | Soult—Lady Musket, Gyrs., 7.13 (C. Brown) '.. 1 G E. Child's b g Paraoa, syrs., 7.11 (Manson) 2 3 D. Campbell's br g Antwerp, Gyrs., 7.1-2 (McCarten) 3 (Winner trained by J. C. Lambess.) Also started: 7 Sunbird 8.9 (Healy). 4 Master Lupin 5.7 (R. Brown), ! Veto 8.3 (Lloyd), i Zetes 7.12 (Lambess), i Peroneal 7.7 (Anderson), 8 Flying Camp 7.5 (Monk), 1?) Ratana 7.0 (McDonnell). After some delay at the barrier, a fine start was effected. Peroneal and Zetes going to the front. At the sixfurlong post Soldier had assumed command, and along the back was followed by Zetes, Sunhird and Peroneal. Zetes was done with three furlongs from borne, and Antwerp and Paraoa improved their positions. Soldier finished full of running, and scored by a couple or lengths from iParaoa, who beat Antwerp by a length. Then came Peroneal, Ratana, and Master Lupin. Time, 1.49 .4-5.

LADIES' 'PURSE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second 15 sovs., and third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs. i Miss M. Brewer's b g Crown Head, by Coronet—Mirthful, Gyrs., 10.10 (Mr. Wade) 1 I W. llookham's br g Xormanby, 5 yr.-., 11.7 (Mr. Brewer) ....... 2 3 H. Weston's br g Cordon, Gyrs.. 11.4. (Dr. Paget) 3 (Winner, trained by M. Gardner.) Also started: (1 Royal Park _l.fi (Mr. Crow), 2 Interval ll.fi (Mr. Anstis), 9 Cornice 11.2 (Mr. Davy), 7 Compel 11.0 (Mr. Fowler), S Mah'ipoto 11.0 (Mr Cath.ro), 14 King Simon 11.0 (Mr. Aubrey), 4 Huzza 11.0 (Mi. Crook), 10 Royal Patron 11.0 (Mr. Manchant), 13 Bravo 10.10 (Mr. Webb), 15 Whalsair.or 10.10 (Mr. Jones), 11 Slipshot 10.10 (Mr. Perrett), 12 The Mystery 10.10 (Mr. Shields). Crown Head and Huzza broke .he line, and led along the back from Cornice and Cordon. Crown Head led into the straight, and won by two lengths from Xormanby, who caine fast from the home turn. Cordon was three lengths away, third, and then came Royal Park and Interval. Time, 1.32. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 125 soys.; second 15 sovs., and third 10 -ovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. > '■'. Sel wood's 1) g Yolo, by Husbandman—Beautiful Star, 3yrs., S.-2 (McCarten) .... 1 _ M. Mills' h g Sylviaroa, 4vrs., 7.12 (C. Brown) ' 2 3 W. Brown's b g Starengo, 4yr,s., 8.0 (Lambess) 3 (Winner trained by T. Pine.) Also started: 4 Bivouac !).0 (Ward), 3 Clavis 8.4 (Anderson), 5 Fidclio S.l (Ifealy), 10 Bay Prince 7.(1, inc. 31b. over (B. Clarke), 7 Shandon Bells (1.12, inc. oil), allow. (Manson), S Starforta !.(• (McDonald), 9 Karma 7.3, inc. 31b. over (Lloyd). Yolo and Bivouac were first to show out, hut Bay Prince, Sylviaroa, and Naiina were all prominent along the bad;. Starengo took the lead at the turn, but gave way to Yolo and Sylviaroa, who came right away, the favorite winning easily by a couple of lengths, with a length'between second and third. Then eame Bay Prince and Najina. Time. 1.15 4-5.