SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 February 1917, Page 8

SPORTING.

' TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB.

THE C'OXCIX'DIXG DAY.

ESTLAND WINS THE STAKES. The. Taranaki Jockey Club's autumn meeting, wliicii was brought to a successful conclusion yesterday, must easily have been the best from every point of view in the club's history. The weather, pave lor a slight sprinkle w'li.ich was not suflieient to damp the ardor of the least enthusiastic, remained fine. There was again a very large. attendance. The racing throughout was good, and the fields, save in the Stakes, were large, the scratching pen being very little in evidence, a tribute to the work of the hi.ndieapper (Mr. Geo. Morse). The fields were all despatched well by Mr. 0. O'Connor, v.iiiUt the prompt adjudications of ilr. W. H. Bartgill gave every satisfaction. Speculation was very brisk, the totalisator staff having an exceptionally busy day. The sum of -£22,037 was passed through the machine, as against £18,680 for the first dav_last year, an increase of £4Oll. All previous course records were broken. In thi! fourth race £3-235 was passed through the machine, which was a record for the course, 'but even tnis was surpassed in the last race, when £33.32 10s was put through. The total foi the two days amounted to £43,12!) 10s, as i compared with £3(1,*220, an increase o? £O9OO. iStipendiary steward McMahon was present, but found nothing to question.

As on the first day, the arrangements were most complete in every detail, reflecting the greatest credit on the secretary and his stall'. The course and its surroundings again evoked many appreciative remarks from visitors. The booth (Mr. K. Whittle), catering (Mr. U'ooller), and afternoon tea kiosk were all in capable hands. The band again provided a capital programme of music, the selections being liberally applauded, whilst some had to be repeated by popular request. There i; 110 doubt that during the two days tlic Citizens' Band, under Mr. F, W. G. McLeod, contributed largely to the enjoyment of racecourse patrons. The Stakes, the big event of the day, though only contested by three horses, provided a great race, the finish being particularly exciting. The performance of Mr. J. 11. Lowry's two-year-old colt Estland, in defeating a seasoned performer in Bimeter, was favorably received. Results: — OKOKH HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of IS:, sovs., second 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes; one and a half miles and one hundred yards. 1 I'. Moore's b.g. Grey Guard, by Advance —Grey Gown, 5. years, 0.5 (E. Copestake) 1 2 C. G. Russell's ch.h. Combustion, aged, 10.5 (A. MeFlynn) 2 i P. .Johnson's eh.g. Simple Sam, aged, 10.11 (A. McDonald) 3 (Winner trained by C. Gordon.)

Also started: 5 Camp Guard 11.0 (A. Ward), 3 Union Jack 9.G (W. Hawkins), , G King Simon D.'i, inc. 21b over. (S. Reid). The field moved off in line, Grey Guard and Simple Sam being first over the initial obstacle. Simple Sam led into the straight, but Grey Guard jumped to the front passing the stand, closely followed by Simple Sam and Combustion, the others fencing wretchedly. Combustion momentarily led as they entered the back stretch, but Grey Guard headed him again at the next fence. Grey Guard and Combustion came to the home turn in company, but Grey Guard won easily in the run home by a couple of lengths. Simple Sam was six lengths away, thjrd v and then camo King Simon, Unioi)- jack, &pd Camp Guard. Time, '2min. 54sec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second 15 sovs., and third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. G G. D. Greenwood's ch.m. Greenstreet, by Jan—Vicella, 4 years, 7.4 (G. Clarke) 1 ; 3 .)■. McKean's b.m. Madam Ritsori, 4 i years, 7.0 (R. Reed) 2 2 T. Long's br.m. Interlude, 4 years, I 8.0 (11. Deelcyi 3 | (Winner trained by R. Mason.) ! Also started: 5 Tyson 5.12 (A. Reed), 4 Glenrov S.lO (R. liatch), 1 Ring Lupin I 5.5 (J. Conquest). Tyson delayed the start for several minutes, and then dashed o(T in front, "followed by Ring l.upin and Interlude. There was no change until just before turning for home, where Madam Kistori and Interlude closed on the leaders, and Greenstreet came fast on tile extreme outside of the field. Tyson and Ring Lupin were done with below the distance, and Madam Ristori assumed command, with Interlude and Greenitrcet dosing up. Greenstreet finHied he-fc of the. trio, and won by half a length from Madam Ristori, who beat Interlude bv a neck. Ring Lupin was fourth, Tyson fifth, and Glenro.y (who tailed off early) last. Time, lmin. '2 1-5 sec. THIRD TAIIANAKI STAKES, of 500 : sovs., second 100 sovs. and third 50 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs.

T. IT. Lowry's b.e. Kstland, by Finland —War Scare, 2 years, (i.9 (G. Clarke) 1 1 Ci. I). Greenwood's blk.lr. Bimoter, /> years, 9.1(1 (1». Deeley) 2 3 Mr. I linden's br.g-. Xrstad, 3 rears, 8,7 (\Y. Ml) .* 3 The only starters. (Winner bred by owner and trained by K. Davis.)

Dimeter was the quk-lcest to find liis feet, hilt Kstland joined the black horse at tin; end of a furlong, and the pair raced locked together to the half-dis-tance, where the two-year-old had the measure of his rival, and won nicely by three parts of a length. Nystad was a length further back, third. Time, Imin. 13 3-osec.

OMATA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stakes; six furlongs.

1 Mr. J. Casserlcy's b.g. Revocation, o years, by Cheshire —Applause, 8.0, (A. lleed) 1 5 Mr. C. Elmer's b.m. Pergola, 3 years, 7.n (B. Deelev) 2 2 Mr. E, W. Alison's eh.g. Rock'licld, .'1 years, 8.12 (C. C'armonl) " (Winner bred by owner and trained by ,1. Brown.) Also started: 3 Coropett 5.4 (J. O'.Shea), 5 l'idelio 3.2 (U. Clarke), (i Sylviaroa. 7.0 (Anderson). The field caused a lot of trouble at the post, but was eventually sent off in line, Coropett and Revocation showing out first. ilYrgoln quickly riln into the lead, with Revocation heading the rest. Coropett ran wide at the High School bend and ran alongside the outside, rail > for the. rest of flic journey, Pergola led into the straight, but in the run home Revocation .hud too much pace for lier, and won easily liv a length and a half. Roeklield was three lengths away, third, and just in front of .Sylviaroa. Fidelio and Coropett followed. Time, lonin lu'/jsee. PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs., second 25 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes; nine fur-

longs. 8 Mr. A. Alexander's b.m. Sunbird, aged, Martian—Mary of Argyle, 7.!) (13. Decley) 1 5 Mr. A. Hall's b.g. Master Lupin, aged, 7.10 (IT. Young) 2 1 Mr. H. K. McKenzie's ch.m. I-ady Penury, o years, S.K> (A. Reed) .. 3 (Winner trained by W. F. Mantle.) Also started: 1 Zetes 7.7 (G. Clarke), !) Hushman 7.0'/:, inc. l'/iib over. (Anderson), 2 Housewife 7.5, inc. l>/_,lb over. (C. Carmont), 7 Pcndoon 7:2, inc. 21b over. (R. Reed), ti Signo 7.0 (L. Manson), 3 Waiuta 7:2, inc. "21b over. (J. Conquest), 10 'Paraoa 0.10 (N. K. McDonell). The big field moved off in line, with the exception of Lady Penury, who was chopped out. Hushman and Signo headed a -bunched lot pasing the stand, with Sunbird and Lady Penury well back. Pendoon was Hushman's nearest attendant at the live furlong post, and Lady Penury, Master Lupin, and Sunbird were all dosing up, Hushman was still in front as they came to the turn, but Sunbird (lashed through an opening and led into the straight. Lady Penury, P'anoa, Waiuta, and Master Lupin joined isue, and a magnificent race ensued. Sunbird stuck to her task gamely slid lasted long enough to win by a head from Master Lupin, who came with a rattle at the finish. Lady Penury was a neck away third, and heads separated Paraoa, Hushman, and Waiuta. Time, lmin. 57 l-osec. KAIVAU HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive HI .sovs. from the stakes; one mile and one hundred and ten yards.

1 Mr. F. Jewell's g.g. Tccberg, (i years, Coronet—Snowlla!-e. 7.13 (H. Brown) I 4 Mr. F. Seiwood's br.g. Dingle, i years, D.O (11. Young) ....A 2 7 Mr. J. Kovluski's b.g. Clavis, 3 years, 7.4, inc. lib over. (Anderson) 3 (Winner trained by C. Jackson) Also started: 5 Deeside S.O (A. Reed), 2 Normanby 7.13 (P.. Dceley), ll'Waiotnr« (1.1'2, 51b allowance) (R. Egarr), 9. Sylvamlalo 7.2'/a, inc. li/,lb over. (J. Conquest), 0 Narina 7.1 (N. K. MeDonell), 10 Royal Park 7.0 (R. Reed), 12 Ticino 7.0 (L. Manson), S Mine Toa (i.12 (C. Carhiont), 3 Thrace 0.12 (G. Clarke). All got away smartly, with the exception of Narina and Normanby. Deeside, Royal Park and Ticino were abreast passing the stand, and along the- back Clavis ran through to second place. Dingle, Clavis, and Deeside flattered their supporters turning into the straight, and Iceberg came fast on the outside. In the run home Iceberg and Dingle came away from the opposition, and the grey got the bettci of an interesting finish by a length, Clavis being three lengths away third. Deeside was fourth. Time, lmin. 50 4-Ssee.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stakes. 3 Mr. W. J. Lile's b.m. Cora Ora, 4 years, Coronet —St. Clement's mare,

■7J) (11. Young) 1 2 Mr. M. Franklin's eh.ni. Veto, 5 years, S.O (R. Reed) 2 4 \YaLh and Qu irtermnn's blk.m. Lady Middleton, 8.0 (J. O'Shca) 3 (Winner trained by H. George.)

Also started: 5 Glcnroy 9.0 (R, Deelcy), 1 Tree Lucerne 8.!) (A. Reed), 0 I'.ockfidd 7.0 (C. Carmont), 7 Tirana 7.3 (G. Clark).

Glenroy's colors were prominent from a good start, but Tirana was in front when the field csttled down. Tree Luccriio and (llenroy being next. At the High School, Tree Lucerne had assumed command, and, coining to the turn, Veto. Lady .Middlelon. and Cora Ora improved Ihcir positions. Tree Lucerne was quickly done with, and Veto and Lady .Middleton were fighting it out when Cora Ora came with n brilliant run on the outside and scored decisively from Veto Ijv three-quarters of a length. Lady liidilloton was half a length away third, and (llenroy, Hockl'ield, and Tirana follows!, Time, lrnin, 14 2-3sce.

CREXn KLHC.TRIC HACK, of 101) rovs., second ho|'se to receive 10 govs from the :;lakes; all 8.7; live furlongs.

FLYING HANDICAP, six fnrlongsTcti' a (etc 10.2. Bi meter !).12, Chakav.ana 5.3, Xystad S.O. Glenroy 7.1:1 Interlude 7.11, Zuland. Form Up 7.(1, Wrestler, Veto 7.5, Lady Middleton 7.7, Tree Lucerne, Probation, Cora (Ira. Cease Fire "•■"). Astor 7.4. Tyson, Circ.cn Street, Golden Grafton 7.1, Jean Lnddo 7.0, CVropct, Madam liistori 0.12, Gan«a\va (1.0, Kock field 0.7.

STEWARD'S HANDICAP, eHit furlongs and a-lialf—Kcwipoto 0.7, Cleft 8.2, Ararat 8.1, Devotion, Ladif.v, Lady Mid-dle-ton 7.10, Astor 7.8, Paraoa, Mascot, Princess Moutoa, Cease Fire. 7.0, Golden Grafton 7.4, Coropet 7.3, Vladineau 0.13. JUVENILE ITAXDICAP, six furlongs —Tantalus 0.0, Agnestis 5.13, Acre 8.10, Birkenvale 8.!), Coral Queen, Kibble 5.3. Astrophel 7.13, Coolpan, Silver Tongue. Staccato 7.12.

PLTRE HANDICAP, six furlongs —Cora Ora 0.10, Miss de Val fl.B, Revocation 0.0, Madam liistori 8.13. Mcntoa Queen, Rockfield S.lO, Tantalum Starengo S.B, Penniless 5.5. v olo 8.4, Munition 8.3, Deeside 8.2. Rnva Kewa, Mattie 7.11, Lady Edith 7.0, Carmel Arch, Hanpai 7.5, Sylvia Roa 7.3, Husbandman's Queen 7.1, the Waif, Hibble, Haercngaewe, Going Some, Grav' el 7.0.

WIPITOA HANDICAP, eight furlongs and a-half—Annlogne 0.12, Spain, Hexton 0.0. Altercation, Iceberg, Henry Clav S.lO, Sunny Climes 7.13, Tlia mes 7.0, Pcliehe 7.8, Lady Edith 7.5, Crown Head '■•!. Sail Home /.2, Tlirace, Tiecno, War Loan. Hineton, 7.0, WESTMERE HURDLES. two miles— Tararu Jack, Harbor Light 11.12, Knrapai 11.0, Record 10.0, Glenoreliy 0.11, Marlon 0.0, Cam]) Guard 0.0. TAi'FORTH "WELTER, eight furlongs and a-half—Sir Wallace 10.1, Spain 0.12. Altercation. Tceberg O.fl, Lord Nelson. Tluiines B.S, Hanpai 5.4, Sail Home 8.2, Thrace, War Loan, Hinetoa, Slipshot 8.0.