SPOTTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 May 1917, Page 8

SPOTTING.

EGMONT RACING CLUB. WINTER MEETING. SUCCESSFUL OPENING' HAY. Respite the curtailment of the train service, and the fact that excursion fares were not issued, also that not any trains stopped at the racecourse platform, there was a very large attendance at the opening <lay of the Egmont Racing Club's Winter Meeting at Hawera yesterday; indeed, it is estimated by some that the attendance was a record, and this is borne out bv the fact that) the gate takings show an increase, whilst 2325 racecards .were sold as against 2094 last year. '.The crowd arrived from all paris of Taranaki, and even from Palmerston North. It is calculated that over 400 cars were in the vicinity of the nicecourse during the afternoon. The racing proved very enjoyable, the weather, though it was threatening nearly all the day, behaving kindl.V, there being only one or two ajight showers, whic-h were not sufficient to damp anyone's arilor. The course was looking perfect, and the going was good, a tribute to the work done by the custodian, Mr A. Morse. Racing was exceptionally good, the fields being, in every case, very large, and the finishes, in the majority of events, 'being very close, testifying to the expert work of the handicapper, Mr Coyle, who had been very successful in concealing the winners, the favorite only scoring twice during the afternoon. The starter, Mr C. O'Connor, dispatched the 'big fields very well, whilst Mr W. 11. Jlartgill (the judge) gave his decisions with promptness and precision, and though there were some exceedingly close finishes to adjudicate on, the judging gave universal satisfaction.

The arrangements for the meclirr wore again good. In the unave' absence, through ill health, of Mr Stratton (secretary), the seer:;.. . duties were carried out by Mr (!, A. Holder, secretary of the Waimate Trotting Club, assisted by Mr V. 'Sprigains, and they proved both capable and courteous officials. The large fields gave all the officials a busy time, but all proved equal to the occasion. Mr L. 0. Hooker, . who was in charge of the number 'board, hju'l a particularly busy time. The races v.'erff run off'well up to time, the last race cdtiiluding in ample time to enable visitors to get well on their way homewards before dark, if Ihev wished. The toalisator was again in charge of Mr 0. Callaghan and an efficient staff. The returns show a falling-off of £2Oll, being £15,783 Ids, as against £17,701 H>s for the first day of last year. This falling-nfl is probably due to the size of {'he fields making speculator? more cautious. The principal event of the day, the Ucßje 'Handicap, was won by the Wai-tara-mvned horse 'Rewi Poto, after a fine race, and the horse received an ovation on his return to the birdcage. Messrs Mc-Mahon and Gordon, stipendiarv stewards, were present, hut their positions proved a sinecure, as nothing occurred that necessitated inquiry. Detective Siddcls (Wanganui) and a large stafT of police, as well as Racecourse Detective Kraetzer, were also present. The catering "was in the hands of ])ustin, Ltd., and the publican's booth under the control of Mr E. Whittle, so no fault, could -be found .with either of these departments. The Hawera, Brass Band, under Conductor W. McC.lellan, provided a fine programme of music, which added greatly to the afternoon's enjoyment. Detailed results of the races are as follow:

TANGAIIOE HANDICAP HCRDIES, of 11") sovs.. second horse to receive 15 sov?., and third horse 10 sovs. out of the stakes: one mile and a-half. 1' Mr 0. Cox's hr g Zctes, aged, Ngatariia—lseult, 0.12 (L. Trail) 1 2 Mr L. Penpere'il's b g Otter, aged, 10 4 (S. Reid) ....■ 2 S Mr J. Bull's blk g Golden March, Gyrs., 10.4 (A. McDonald) 3 V. 7 inner trained by owner. Also' started: 4 Patronymic 11.2 (Flvnn), 10 Tirohanga 10.1 (Tutchen), 3 Tyson 9.12 (E. Wilson), 3 Calais 9.9 (Copestake), 7 Cokely f1.3 (Henderson), H Jackman 0.13 inc. 101b. over (A. Ward), fl Waioturo 9.0 (Gordon), 5 Paul Moore 9.3 inc. 31b. over (R. T:ipp), 12 St. Bees 9.1 inc. lib. over (McSweeney). Lord KelsoiS, Flying Camp, and Ascalon were the only defections, a field of 12 facing the starter. Zetes and Otter carried about half the machine, the former being slightly bc-tter favorite. Otter ■was first to 'break the line from an even tlart, 'but Tyson quickly took command. Pan! Moore being last. Passing ihe stand, Tyson had fallen hack, the order being Patronymic, Zetes, Calais, Otter, and Golden 'March. At the six furlongs Zetes displaced Patronymic and at the back Otter ran into second place and Calais by third. This was the order to the iinish, the favorite winning by a length, with Oolden March six lengths away. Then came Calais and St. Bees. Timet 2min 52sec. TAWBITI HANDICAP (open), of 130 sovs., second horso to receive 15 sovs., and third liorse 10 sovs. from ihe stakes. Six furlongs. 3 Mr .T. Casserley's b g Revocation, Syrs., Cheshire—Applause, 7.3, inc. 31b. over (Deeley) 1 2 Mr W. Duncan's br m Mia Cara, Syrs, 8.4 (11. Young) 2 10 Mr P. Selwood's ! b g 'Play Off, Gvrs, 8.12 (C. Price) .'... 3 Winner trained by J. Brown. Also started: 9 Glenrov 8.12 (Sinclair), (i Cherry Blossom S.l (W. Price),. 5 Interlude 7.12 (C. Emerson), 2 Veto 7.9 (R. Reid), 1 Toro Toro 7.8 inc. 21b. over (A. Reed), 7 Tirana 7.3 (F. Corlctfc), and 9 Hush-a J byo <3.11 (L. Morris). Fionnuala, Ool'opett, and Madam Ristori were scratched. In a heavy bc-tting race, Toro Toro was made favorite, with ■Veto, Revocation, and Mia Cora next in

•demand. Toro loro was the first to show out alter causing a little delay at the barrier, but was quisicly displaced by Interlude, the order being 'lnterlude, Yolo, .Uevocatkm,. and Glcaroy. Revocation 'at the back moved up into second position. At the bend, Play Off put in a run and enteral 1 (lie straight in front of Interlude and Revocation. Mia Cara came with a great dash and a great race down the straight ensued, five horse 3 passing the judge's box with only heads between them. The verdict went to Revocation, with Mia Cara second, and Play Off third. Then came Veto and Cherry Blossom. Time, Imin 17sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs. out of the stakes. Six furlongs. 4 Mr W. Duncan's b g Pohehc, 4vrs., Achilles or Bezonian —Mallaig, 7.10 (Young) 1 1 ilr D. Tve's b f Pink Tie, .'iyrs., 7.0 (A. Reed) '2 2 Air W. O. Phillips' br m Fidelio, 4yts., 7.1.'! (B. Decley) 3 Winner trained by F. Tilley. Also started: 5 Volo 8.4 (C. Price), 3 Rewa 'Rewa 7.l'i lEmerson), 0 Gipsy Gem 7.0 (P. Corlett), 8 Roliur 7.5 (L. Manson), 9 Step 7.2 (Conquest), 14 Salutorv 7:2 (Johnson),? 'Signorella 7:2 (Sinclair), 11. Torchlight 7:2 (>H, Young), 10 Sir Ralph 7.0 (R. Reed), la Royal Park 7.0 (\V. MeDonell),, 12 White Ranger 7.0 (L. .Morris), I 1.) Lady Ora 7.0 (MeCarten). There were only four withdrawals, leaving 14 to face the barrier. Pink Tie, Fidelio, Rewa Rewa, 'Pohehe, and Volo carried more than half the investments. Pohehe, followed by Pink Tie close up, and ißewa Rewa, was the first to show out. The two leaders held. • command throughout, and in a fine finish Pohehe gained the verdict by a head. Filcdio was three lengths away, then followed Salutory and Gipsy Gem. Time, Imin 17 4-ssec. ; ,

1 LADIES' PURSE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs from tho stakes; gentlemen riders; minimum weight 10.7; trophy valued ' at 5 guineas to rider of winner; one mile and 110 yards.— 8 Mr. C. P. Nash's b ill Miss Station 5 years, by Sensation —Cat's Eye, 10.7 (Mr. Shaw) .1 2 Mr. ,1. R. Gaisford's b g Mattock, I 0 years, 11.0 (Mr. Gaisford) 2 1 1 Mr. J. Cameron's b g Hastie, 6 years, , 11.2 (Mr Taylor), , 3 , Winner trained by owner. J Also started: 3 Lord Nelson 11.11 (Mr. ' Cameron), 7 Union .lack 11.2 (Mr. Lup- ! ton), 5 Dood 11.2 (Mr. Crooke), 11 Sandy Paul 10.13 (Mr. Cleaver), 4 Cordon 10.13 (Mr. George), 10 Draft 10.10 (Mr. ! Marcliant), 12 Compel 10.7 (Mr. Fowler), • 14 Warmth 10.7 (Mr. Crowley), !) Poka > 10.7 (Mr. If. Davy), 13 Royal Patron ' 10.7 (Mr. J. Wade), 0 Colorado 10.7 (Mr. | Desmond), ]5 War Storm 10.7 (Mr. Ir- ' vino). There wore six defections. Hastie • and Mattock wer the strongest supported. I-lastie and Cordon were the first away, i and maintained the lead to the distance, • where Miss Station assumed command, ' and stalling off a hot challenge by Mati toek, who lay handy throughout, won by half a length, Hastie three-quarters of ■ a length further back. Cordon was fourth • and Poka fifth. Time, lmin 55 4-ssec. ' TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs and ! third horse 5 sovs from the stakes; five furlongs.— S Mr. C. Elmer's bm Pergola, 5 years, bv Marble Arch—Caller On, 7.5 (H. Young) 1 I Mr. J. McKean's b m Madam Ristori 4 years, 8.8 (O'Shea) 2 4 Mr. P. Rosemead's bm Birkenetta, 5 years, 8.11 (W. Young) 3 \ Winner trained by T. E. Goddard. Also started: 2 Inali 8.13 (C. Price), II Bivouac 8.7 (W. Price), 7 Munition , H.li (R. E. Brown), fi Movement 8.4 (O. MeCarten, 3 Rawakore 7.10 (Johnson), ') King Shimose 7.0 (Dee-ley), 13 Silver \Vebb (L. Hanson) 7.9,,) Step 7.3 (Conquest), 10 Key (Conquest), IS Royal Di vorce 7.0 (G. Young). .17 Tiranga 7.0 (Cajthro), 10 All Talk 7.0 (R. Reed), 15 Bay Prince 7.0 (M. MeCarten), 13 Klslima 7.0 (Emerson), 14 Starforte 7.0 (Corlett). There were, only three withdrawals. Starter O'Connor despatched the field ofeighteen to an even start. Madam Ristori was the first to be prominent, but ;.svas displaced by Birkenetta, closely followed by Inali and Pergola. This was the order entering the straight, where Madam Ristori put in a great run, but could only get within a head of Pergola, Birkenetta being a similar distance back, followed by Inah and King Shimose. Time, lmin 4 3-asec. McRAE MEMORIAL (open), of 200 sovs, second horse to receive 15 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs out of the stakes; one and a quarter miles.— 1 Mr. W. Ralc-i.'rft , blkg Rewi Poto, 4 years',.by Maniapoto—The Bovne, 9.7 (C'. Price) ............. 1 7 Mr. F. Jewell's gr g Iceberg, aged, 0.7 (N. MeDonell) 2 0 Mr. D. Campbell's brg Antwerp, 0 years, 7.3 (Corlett) 3 Winner trained by R. Johnson. Also started: 3 Analogue 8,7 (Emerson), 5 Sunbird S.;> (Henley), 0 Crawford 5.4 (W. Price), 2 Fionnualla 7.7J and 111b over (Conquest), 4 Ararat 7.7 inc. 21b over (H. Young), 10 Styrax ; 0.10 (M. MeCarten), S Victor!? 7.4J inc, 11 Jib. over (R. Reed). Golden Grafton was tho only withdrawal of the eleven acceptors. Rewi Poto was made favorite, with the Auckland Fioimualla next in demand. Crawford was the quickest to find his feet from a good start. Passing the stand the first time tho order was Crawford, Styrax, Fionnualla, Iceberg and Antwerp. At the six furlongs Iceberg went up to the second place, the favorite lying last nn the rails. Iceberg took the lead at the five furlongs, and raced round the back a couple, of lengths in front of Crawford and Antwerp. At the turn Rewi Poto made a run and entered the straight just behind the leader. In the run home the black proved too good for the gray, passing the judges a length in the lead, Antwerp being four lengths away. Crawford was fourth and Styrax fifth. Time, 2min 13 2-ssec. WAIIII HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes, 1 mile 110 yards.— 0 Mr. R. T. Roid's brc Sir Ralph, 3 vears, by Rokeby—Ro,io Red, 7.0 (R. Reed) 1 1 Mr. G. H. Gibson's eh g Henry Clay, 4 years, 8.11 (O. MeCarten) ...... 2 ■ 10 Mr. E. J. Fearon's eh w Gipsy Gem, 1 4 years, 7.5 (Corlett) 3 ! Winner trained, by S. Pope. ■ Also started: 0 Dingle 9.2 (C. Price), 2 Camel Arch 8.11 (O. MeCarten), 5 Deeside 8.0 (W. Price), 4 Crown Head ' 7.12 (H. Young), 3 King of the Valley I 7.7 (Conquest), 7 Clavls 7.5 (Sinclair,, ' 11 Cordon 7.7 inc. 51b over (M. MeCar- ;i ten), 6 Shandon Bells 7.0 (L. Manson), The field passed the stand almost in I line, King of tho Valley au4 Gipsy Gepj juet showing out is front, keavjpg the straight the order.was Klijg of the Val- .

ley, Gipsy Gem, Carmel Arch, Clavis, At the back Henry Clay had moved up into fourth place. At the turn Henry Clay had further improved his position, and entered the straight almost on terms with Carmel Arch, which had assumed the. lead, Gipsy Gem lying handy. At the distance, Sir Ralph put in a hot challenge, and, well ridden by Reed, defeated Henry Clay by a neck, Gipsy Gem being three-quarters of a length further back. King of the Valley was. fourth and Crown Head fifth. Time, lmin 54scc.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Hawera, Last Night. NGAMUTU HANDICAP.—Pohehe B.C, Munition 8.4, Fidelia 8.1, Pink Tie 7,13, Rewa Rewa 7.10, Gipsy.. Gem 7.3, Stop 7.0, White Ranger 7.0, All Talk 7.0. Poka 7.0. MOKOIA IT A NDICAP.—Hush ni an n.O, Play Off 5.13,. Glenray 8.11, Mia Cara 8.8, Revocation 5.5, Veto 7.8, Toro Toro 7.5, Tirana 7.0, Madam Ristori (3.12. MANAWAPOU HANDICAP HURDLES.—Zetes ,11.1, Collector 10.12, Otter 10.10, Iceberg 10.(i,. Lord Nejson,lo.3, Ascalon il.ll, Calais-9,0, Deeside 0.7, Ngarua 0.5, Union Jack !),3, Nita 0.0, Copely 0.0, Waioturi, Monument, Master Webster, Draft, St. Bees, Colorado !Ui. OPEKE HANDICAP.—Henry Clay 8.0, Sir Ralph 8.3, Mattock 7.12, King of the Valley 7.5, Dood 7.3, Shandon Bells, Narina 7.0. THE SHORTS.—Madam Ristori 8.13, In all, Birkenetta 8.12, Pergola, Bivouac 8.4, Movement. 5.2, Pink Tie S.O, Rewa Rewa 7.10, King Shiniose 7.9, Silver Webb 7.6, Torehliglit, Kev, Royal Divorce, Bay Prince, Klyslmia, Larvol, Pearlie Kins, War Storm, Step 7.0. MANAIA HANDICAP.—Rewi Poto 10.3, Play Ofl' 8.11, Sunbird 8.3, Crawford 5.3, Golden Grafton 7.8, Fionnualla 7.4, Icoberg C.13, Hushabye (i.7. BOROUGH HANDICAP.—FideIio 0.8, Miss Station 0.4, Golden March, Hastie 0.2, King of the Valley 8.12, Robur 8.11, Gipsy Gem 8.11, v Sah'itory, Clavis 8.9, Signorella, Royal Park, Laura, Compel, Warmth 8.7. '