SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 February 1917, Page 7

SPORTING.

TARANAK! jockey club. AUTUMN CARNIVAL. SUCCESSFUL OPENING DAY. TOA TEUE WINS COLD CUP. 1 he Taranaki Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting was opened yesterday morning, under most favorable auspices, and tlie outstanding result was a most succe-sful day s sport. The -weather, which had been rather rough during tlie past few days, proved ideal, the warm sun being tempered by a mild breeze. There was a large attendance of the public from all parts of Taranaki, visitors also being pre "iif from Auckland, Hawke's Bav, Wellington, and the South Island. Tlie recent rains had had a beneficial effect oil the course, the going being very good. All that was necessary to provide good sport, was present; the fields were good in eatli event, the handieapper (Mr. Geo. Morse) had done his work well in concealing the winners, the starting was admirable, being in the capable hands of Mr. O'Connor, the racing was interesting, and the finishes close, while M.r W. H. Hartgill announced his decisions from the- judge's box with promptitude and precision. Speculation was brisk, and the totalisator staff, under Mr. O'Callnghan, had a busy time, handling ;G20.i'32 ]os, as against .€17,534 for tlie first day last year, an increase of ,£2BWS 10s. The arrangements in this department, as in all others, were such that everything we ntolT smoothly. Groat interest centred in the Taranaki Cup, to wl'icli was attached for the first time a valuable gold etip. The nine acceptors -started, and, after an interesting race, the winner proved to be Mr. •I. Hawkin's Toa Tere. This was the first occasion on which the son of Maniapoto has sported silk since his return 'from Australia, and it is rather a coincidence that on the same day last year the popular New Plymouth sportsman should have received notification of Toa Tore's win in tlie Armadale Cup. At the conclusion of the race the cup was presented to Mr. Hawkins by Mrs. 0. Samuel, the wife of the club's president. The presentation was the signal for applause, and the band played "See the Conquering Hero/' The course and its appointments were looking perfect, and elicited words ol praise from visitors, a tribute to the work of tlie custodian, Mr. Blewman. Tiie catering (Mr. Woollcr), refreshment booth (Mr. Whittle), and the afternoon tea kiosk—all details that add to the public, enjoyment—were - in capable hands.

As usual, the secretary (Mr. E, P. Webster) had made complete arrangements for the. successful conduct of the meeting, and the result achieved only adds one more success to the laurels of himself and his courteous and capable staff.

Stipendiary Steward McMahon was present, but found nothing to call for any comment. A feature of the afternoon was undoubtedly the musical programme rendered by the Citizens' Band, under Mr. F. W. G. McLeod (bandmaster). That this was appreciated was apparent from the crowd that as-embled around the rotunda, and also from the iact .that various selections had to be repeated in response to popular demand. The following are'the results: — WAITARA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stakes; one mile and a half—--4 Mr. P. Johnson's eh g Simple Sam, aged, by St. Paul—Foulshot Mare,

9.11 (A. McDonald) 5 Mr. F. Moore's b g Grey Guard, five

years, 9.0 (S. Reed) 1 Messrs. Cuff Bros.' eh g Flying Camp, six years, 10.5 (IL. Copestakc)

Also started: 3 Camp Guard 11. 3 (A Ward), 2 Combustion 10.7 (L. Traill), (i Waioture 9.4 (N. Hawkins). (Winner trained by owner).

Captain Miro was the only defection. Flying Camp, Combustion and Camp Guard carried the bulk of the money in that order, but did little to flatter their supporters. Combustion got the worst of the start. Simple Sam was first to show out, and led over the first jump from Grey -Guard, Waioture and Flying Crimp. This was the order passing the stand. At the next jump Waioture went up to the leader, and at the buck Grey Guard and Flying Camp drew up. Simple Sain shot away again and led into the straight, where Grey Guard came with a great burst but could only get within half a length of the leader. Flying Camp was a length and a-half further back. Then followed Combustion, Waioture and Camp Guard, Time 2min. SGsec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP of 150 sovs.. . second horse to receive 15 sovs,. and third 5 sovs. out of stakes; five fm■ longs—--5 Messrs Walsh and Quart erman's l>r g Tyson, six years, by Coronet —N : .ta, 7.8 (A. Reid) 1 4 Mr. .1. MeKeau's b in Mndam Ristori, four years, 7.0 (including 31b over weight) (R. Reid) 2 3 Mr. G. Johnston's eh g Ring Lupin, six years, 7.12 (J. Conquest) 3 Also started: 1 Hushman 5.7 ((.). McCartnn), 2 Interlude 8.2 (H. Dcclev), and 0 Fidelio 6.10 including 31b over (G. Clark). (Winner trained by T. Clarke). Nystad and Tree Lucerne were scratch' od. Hushman was made a £SO better favorite than Interlude, ilie pair carrying three-fifths of the money. The littlefancied Tyson was quickest away from the barrier, and led from a bunched field, sa\ e Fidelio, who Was slow to move, At the back Tvson had a clear load of two lengths. Ring Lupin moved into second place at the High School. Tyson maintained the lead and won by half a length from Madam Ilestori. who came fast and defeated Ring Lupin for second place bv thine parts of a length. Then came Fidelio, Interlude and Hushman. Time lrnin. 3sec. TiMARU HACK HANDICAP,. of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs. out of the stakes; six furlongs— -2 Mr. W. ,T. Lilc's bm Cora Ora, four years, by Coronet—St. Clements mare, 8.1 (11. Young) i 4 Mr KcrmontV bg Coropet, three vears 9.0 (J. O'Shca) '..... 1 Mr. K. XV. Alison's eh g Rockfiold, three years, 8.11 (C. Carmnnt) 3 Also started: 5 Movement 8.11 (O'McCr.rteu, 3.Deeside 8.4 (A. Reid), (I Ticino 7.2 (G. Clark), 7 Shandon Bells 7.0 (R, Reid). i Winner trained bv E. George)

Madam Restori was tlie only withdrawal. Rockfiekl was made a warm order. Then came Cora Ora, Decside, Ccropett and Movement. Movement was slowest to move. Coropett hopped out of the barrier and led by two lengths from Cora Ora and a bunched field. This was the order (o I he turn for home, where the Tnglewood mare assumed command, and won with a little to spare by two lengths, fioelcfiold finishing !.;■ T a length away third. Then follow • I Simudon Bells, nrrside. Ticino and Movement. Time, lmin. losec.

TATIA\",\KT CUT" TTAXDICAP, of 550 sovs. (a cup valued 50 sovs. and 500 sovs.), second horse to receive 50 sovs.. and third liorsc 20 sovs. from stakes; one mile and a quarter—--2 Mr. .T. Hawkins' br g Toa Terc, aged, by Maniapoto—(iallantry, 8.1! (.1. O'Shna) J I Mr. K. Palmer's b li Analogue, four vears, Seaton Delaval—Analogy, 7.13, (fi. Clarke) 2 3 Mr. JI. R. McKen/ie's eh m Lady Penury, five years, Penury—Lady Owen, 8.0 (A. Reid) 3 Also started: 4 Depredation 0.0 (B. ficcley), fi Master Lupin 8.1 (H. Young), 0 Smibird 8.1 (Ilcaly), (i Waiuta 7.3, ineluding lib over (J. Conquest), and 7 Paraoa 0.13, including lib over (P. Reid). (Winner trained by P. Coll'ey),

PREVIOUS WINNERS. 1870—. T. W. Jackson's Opawa, 5.4. 1877 —T. Rowe's Opawa, 0.0, 3min. s.">Bcc. ISTS —fi. Stockman's Otawa, 7.3, 3mm. 50 see.. 1870—C. E. Brewer's Folly, 7.4, 3min. 4SJ sec. ISBO—I. fioorge's Resolution, 8.3, 3min.

471 sec. 1881— R. Wheeler's '.Matati, 0.0, 3min 35 sec. 18S:d—W. Walter's Larry, 0.5, 3min.4.lsec. 18S3 —\V. Russell's Leonora, 7.12, 3min.

44 m in. 1884—A. Standish's Xormnnby, 7.3, 3min 41:) sec. 1885—.1, Marshall's Turquoise, 8.10, 3min

46 l / ; .see. IS.SIi—J. Alluill's Victoria, 8.0, 3min 50

l-iisec. 1887— J. Munn's Rivylet, 7.7, 3min. 4fi|| see. 1888—(J. Wright's Tamora, 0.10, 3inin 44 sec. ISBO—C. Bcresford's Escutcheon, 7.7, 3

min. 42aec. 1800— R. Burke's Dolosa, 7.0, 3min. 43sec. ISO!—W. R. Russell's Huerfnnn, 7.7, 2

mill. 40sec, 1802— F. Hill's Prestige, 7.0, 2min. 3!) 1-5 sec. 1893 J. B. Williamson's Tulloch, 6.13,

2min. 43 2-ssee. 1 SOI—W. R. Russell's Noyade, 7.5, 2min

42 l-ssec. ISOo—E. N. Calthorp's Monte Carlo, 7.10,

2niiu 40 l-ssec. It-AG—J. Paul's Pom Pqm, 7.4, 2min 40sec. ISO7—J. F. Goddard's Angler, 7.3, 2min.

40 2-ssec. ISOB—G. A. Nicholson's Vedette, 7.2, 2

niiii. .18 3-Ssec. 189!) R. J. Piatt's Castashore, 8.3, 2min,

39 l'-flscc. 1900— E. J. Evan's Coronet, 8.8, 2min 39

2-ssec. 1901— F. Watson's Battleaxe, 7.11, 2min

42J,scc. 11)02—F. Watson's Battleaxe. 7.11. 2min, 39scc. 1903 J. Montgomery's Stratbavon, 8.0.

2min. 3!) 2-ssee. 1904 W. Young's Convoy, 9:0, 2tnin. 3t> sec. 1905 J. George's , Paritutu, 7.0, 2min.

39sec. H'Pii—.T. George's Paritutu, 9.0, 2min. 3S sec. 1907 -Alexander and Gray's Glenallin,

7.2, 2min 30see. 1 COS—L. Eva's Uhlando, 8.2, 2min. 101-5 sec. , 1000—P. Messena's Waitapa, 7.12, 2min.

8 4-sscc. 1910— J. H. Pressor's Lady Medallist, 7.13, 2min. 112-ssee. lflll— J. H. Prosser's Lady Medallist, 0.11, 2min 7 3-sbcc. 1912—(1. Clarebnrt's Lady Menschikofl, 7.9, 2min 8 3-ssee. 181»—Trustees J. Ryan's Estate Con the Shaughraun, 7.7, 2miu 9 4-ssec. 1914—, T. H. Walter's Goldsize, 7.5, 2min. 7 2-ssec. 1915—10. Onton's Phosphorous, 7.2, 2miii Usee. 101G -L. J. Eae's Self. 0.12, 2min. 9scc.

In IS9O the distance was reduced to a mile and a half, and in 190S to n mile and a-quarter.

All carded started. The field stripped well, Analogue, Depredation, and Toa Tore pleasing best. Analogue was made favorite, then of an evenly backed lot followed Toa Tere and Ladv Penurv. Sunbird gave a little trouble at the barrier, but Mr. C. O'Connor got the field away to an even start. The colors of Depredation and Paraoa 'were first to show out, and led past the stand from Haiuta, f.ady Penury, and Toa Tere. Depredation led round the back, where Toa Tere went into third place, and Analogue improved his position. At the High School bend the order was Depredation, Analogue, and .Toatere, with Lady d'enury fourth. Entering - the straight Depredation fell back, and ToaTere assumed command from Analogue and Lndy Penury, and the run homo saw no Alteration, Toatere winning by a length from Analogue, with Lady Penury a. similar distance away, third. Master Lupin was fourth, Depredation fifth, and Waiuta last. Time, 2min. lOsee. MJMI WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs,; second horse to receive 5 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and 110 yards. ■1 Mr. J. Chaafe's, br m Signo, by Sonlt—Signet 11., (iyrs. (.j. O'Sltea) ] 3 Messrs. Grant and Hodgson's eh g I'cndoon, syrs„ 5.9 (McFlynn) .. 2 2 Mr. iliglulcn's b f Sunnv Climes, 3 yrs., S.S (W. Bell) ..! 3 (Winner trained by owner.)

Also started: 5 Lady Middletc.u !).l (R. Hatch), 1 Alteration 5.4 (U. Deeloy), 0 White Blaze 5.2 (Ilcaly), 7 Ratana 8.1 (11. Young). Alteration was made a strong favorite. Sunny Climes, 'Pcndoon, and Signo being next fancied. Signo was first to show out, followed by Sunny Climes, Lady Midd'.etou, Pcndoon and Ratana, with White Bla/.e last. There was little alteration until near the school bend, when Lady Middleton fell bi.ck, and Pcndoon went up ; nto second place. Pcndoon was almost on terms with the leader entering the straight, and a great race home ensued between the pair, who were lengths ahead of the field. Pcndoon gained a slight lead, but at the distance i-a.ino away and won by a length. Sunny Climes, several lengths away, was hafl a length in front of Ratana, White Blaze being fifth. Time, I niin. 4l)scc. FLYING; HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. second horse to receive 20 sovs,, and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furiongs. 4 Mr. Ernest Alison's ,llk m Housewife, by Kenilwort's- Busy Bee, 4yrs., 7A (J., Conquest) 1 3 Mr. M. Franklins oh m Veto, syrs..

7.4 (R, Reed) 2 Mr, fl, AV. Ogle's b g Astor. flvr.s. 7.8 (B. Deelev) (Winner trained Tjy J. u. King.)

Also started: 1 Tree Lucerne 7.11 (A. Ueeil), 7 Golden Grafton 7.« (11. Young), » flrconstrwt (1.1-2 (0. Clarke), 0 Tirana li.lo, iiic'. 31b. over (L. Maimn). Cease Fire and Coropett were the withdrawals.

Astor was (tie first to break the line, with Cireenstri-et and Jlonseivifo next in' order, close up. At tlie High School, Housewife went up to second position. This was the order entering the straight, and in an interesting linish Housewife won by three-parts of a length from \<lo, who defeated Astor by a similar d.stance, GreeusUcet was fouuh. Tone, lmin. lfiiie.

OKATO TfAC'K HANDICAP, or inn sovs.. •second horse to receive ID sovs. out of (lie stakes. 2 Mr. G. 11. Gibson's eh Henry Clay, bv Sighor—Amai, 4 years, 7.13 (0.

Clarke) 1 Mr. W. T. Ifookham's br g Normanby, .") years. 7.!) (D. Deelcyj 1Q Mr. A. Alexander's b f Xarina, 3 years, 7.0 (N. K. McDonell)

Also -darted: .'1 Iceberg 8.0 (R. Brown), 7 Pergola 7.11 (A. Reed), 5 Union Jack 7.2 (-'ill) allow.) (H. Hgarr), 4 Sylviaroa 7.f' (Anderson), 8 Svlvandale 7.4 (Conquest), !) Royal Park 7.3 (R. Reid), (i Hine Toa 0.0 (51b allow - .) (Carmieliael).

(Winner trained by C. Jackson.)" There were four withdrawals, a field of ten facing the barrier. Normanby w.im made a slightly better favorite than Henry Clay, with Iceberg nej.t. Pergola led the field until nearing the High School bend, where Henry Clay, who had been lying handy, took control and enteied the straight in the van. Stalling off a hot challenge from Normanby, [feiirv Clay ran in a winner by half n length, with Narbia a length further hack, and Iceberg fourth. Time, lmin. lesecs.

MOTUROA ELECTRIC HACK, of 100 sovs,, second horse, tc receive 1(1 sovs. from the stake; five furlongs; all Bst. I Mrs. J. M, C'hristensen'.s hlk g King Sliimose, by Doctor Shimose—

Raindrop, 4 years (B. TJeeley) .. 1 2 Mr. ,1. Hartley's eh m Husbandman's Queen, 4 years (0. MeCarten) 2 3 Mi'. H. t-. Abbott's blkg Key, aged (J. Conquest) 3

Also started: 0 Cordon (0. Clarke), 1"? Kickapoo (J. Catliro), 11 Paul Moore (A. Reed), Hi Riflp Fire (R. Brown), 10 Festoon, carried 21b over (A. Llovd), 3 Thrace (('. Carmonti, 7 llarter (R. Reid), 13 Gypsy Gem, 21b over. (L. Nodder), 15 Warmth 31b over. (McFlynn), o Trombone 4ilb over. (\V. Bell), (i Rcokman, 71b over. (J. O'Sliea), 4 Huzza (IT. Young), 14 Kitogue (B. Clark), (Winner trained by 11. liva.)

The field was reduced to sixteen by the defection of Sylvia Beedie and Robur. Kin}; Shimose, Husbandman's Queen, and Thrace carried the biggest proportion of the money. A good start was effected. Husbandman's Queen was quickest away and led a strung-out field to the distance, where Deelev came with a welltimed rim on the fivoriti. and won by two lengths. Key being two lengths further back. Time, lmin. 3sees.

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. Excellent acceptances have been received for the second day of the race*, which takes place to-day". They are ns follow, — OKOKE HURDLES,, one mile and a half and 100 yards.—C'amp Guard 11.0, Simple Sam 10.11, Combustion 10.5, Union Jack 9.0, Grey Guard 9.5, King Simon 9.0. PAUL MEMORIAL STAKES, nine furlongs.—Lady 'Penury 8.10, Master Lupin 7.10, Sunbird 7.9, Zetcs 7.7, ITushman 7.5, Housewife 7.4, Pendoon, Signo and Waiuta 7.0, ; Paraoa 0.10. FAREWELL HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Glenroy 9.0, Tree Lucerne S.9J Veto and Lady Middlcton 8.0, Cora Ora 7.9, Rocklield 7.0, Tirana 7.3.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, five furlongs.—Tyson 8.12, Ilusliman 8.11, Gleuroy 8.10, Interlude 8.0, Ring Lupin .3.;"), Madam Ristori 7.1!, Greenstreet 7.4. OMATA HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Coropetb 9.4, Cora Ora 9.0, Rock field 8.12, Revocation 8.9, l''idelio..3.2, Pergola 7.9, Sylviaroa 7.(5. KAWAU WELTER, eight furlongs and a half. —Dingle 9.0, Henry Clay 8.)!, Deeside 8.0, Normanbv and Iceberg 7.13. Clavis 7.5, Waioture 7.2, Sylvandale and Xarina 7.1, Royal 'Park and Ticino 70, Hinetoa, Laura and Thrace fi.l2. UREXUI ELECTRIC HANDICAP, five furlongs; weight, B.7.—Shandon Bells, Paul Moore, Rifie Fire, Key, Festoon, Husbandman's Queen, Sylvia, Beedie, Barter, Gipsy Gem, Rawakore, Trombone, Larvol, Rookman, Huzza, Kitogue. THIRD TARANAKI STAKES.—The probable starters are, Bimetcr, Depredation, Tree Lucerne, I'idelio, Nystad, listland.

TURF TOPICS (By ''Moturoa.") The Taranaki .I.C. autumn meeting will be concluded to-day, and judging by the acceptances the racing should again be interesting. The Third Taranaki Stakes should be contested by a select field, and considerable interest centres on the meeting between Bimetcr, Depredation, Estlnnd, and Nystad. Bimetcr is in great nick at present, but it is confidently expected 11. Dowry's representative will extend the black horse. In the other events first day's form looks good to follow. Grey Guard with 9.5 is not handicapped out of the Okoke Hurdles. Lady Penury should have benefited by yesterday's racing after the rough sea voyage, and must be given a chance in the Paul Memorial Stakes, although Husluhan and Housewife may not experience difficulty in carrying their respective loads over the distance. Madam Ristori and Ring Lupin shoula run prominently in the Grandstand Handicap. llockfield, Husbandman's Queen, Cora Ora, Henry Clay, and Normanby should also run well in their events, j I he first l'aranaki Stakes Was won i)y Flying Start, and it is to be regretted that Sir Geo. Clifford has not a horse in his stable this season worthy to try for the coveted prize. Last year Mr. G. D. Greenwood's pair, Emperador and Bimetcr, ran first and second, ami on {'aper the Canterbury spoilsman appears to hold a strong luind again to-day. l'rederick Me.Sliortodds, tiring of getting "heaved oil"' racecourses, bustled off the corner, and generally hunted iiom pillar to post, joined up and went to the front. Now Frederick is home again, and secretaries rush him with free tickets for races, and fill him up with tucker and Mooze. Frederick stands oil the grandstand and ponders over it. "Strike me pink, Bob,"' says he to his pal, "it beats the band. One time they paid men to keep me off the course, and now they are paying tliern to get me oiv 1" And the? went round and frac-

tured the Anti-Shouting Act in several places!" AVlißt a tin-pot little meeting the Canterbury J.C. Midsummer meeting must be. The tote turnover was only a little over £14,000. which is ' several, "tliou" below the sum recorded at the Opunalus meeting—also a one-day fixture. It was Charlie Emerson, not Anderson as telegraphed, who was given a two mouths' holiday over his handling of Comely in the Craven Plate on Saturday. rhat% bad luck for Emerson, whost winning rides total 40. Jack O'Shca. is only about ten behind, 'and by the time Emerson climbs baek : ' into the snddlo O'Shca will be many lengths ahead. Ulie following horses remain in the Jackson Stakes of 1017, to be' run at Wanganui this month:—Bimeter, Rangiterc, Wrestler, Hymestra, Bisogne, Estlaijd, Nvstad, Cease Fire, Birkenv&le, Carlatotir, Arran, Signorella, b.f. .by Klysian—Kowerewere, bi. by Demosthenes—Pearl Shot;

It is reported that Mr, p. F. Afoore intends selling hia brood mares, yearling*,

etc., shortly, and breeding will not M, taken up again seriously until the w«B is over. ' t

This week's ballot threatens to tWn the ranks of punters, jocksters, and oilier followers of the game. Soon it will be an old man's pastime, and case o{ ' owners up." The greater game of War has attracted thousands of our best sportsmen, and though there are etU]l tunny left, the majority of sportsu#*' have done their duty well.