SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 October 1917, Page 8

SPORTING.

WAVERLEY-WATTOTARA ANNUAL MEETING. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING, The crowd that rolled .up to the annual meeting of the Waverley-Waitotara Racing Club yesterday was hardly up to the attendance of recent years, but the lack of suitable train arrangements had much to do with this. The weather remained fine, though a strong northerly wind swept the ground. Betting was fairly brisk, the sum of £3623 being put through on the Cup alone, but backers of the favorites had a bad time. The Cup was a complete surprise, the favorite (Toatere) being well beaten by the rank outsider, White Blaze, in 2min. 9 4-ssee, which is easily a record for the race. Mr. Gordon, stipendiary steward, was in attendance, but had an easy day. The Wanganm garrison band enlivened proceedings with splendid music, which drew an appreciative audience. Owing to the late arrival of several horses the races were half an hour late in starting, and time was lost as the day progressed". The secretary, Mr. W. Maefarlane, and his assistants did everything possible to provide for the pleasure of the club's patrons. Results:

BREWER HANDICAP (open), of ISO sovs., second 25 sovs., and third 15 1 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs: 7 H. Cleland's eh h Tree Lucerne, bv Lupin—Dolly, aged, 7.0 (L. Morris) 1 1 J. George's br g Glenroy, aged, 8.6 , (W. Young) ; 2 3 W. Brown's b g Starengo, 6 years, 7.13 (R. Brown) 3

Also started: 6 Hushman fl.O (W. Price), 4 Lady Middleton 8.4 i inc. alb over (L. Nodder), 2 Interlude 7.!> (C. Brown), 5 Hushabye 7.3 (M. McCarten), S Bivouac 6.11 inc. lib over (P. Raynor).

From a good start Interlude took up the running from Hushman, Glenioy, and Tree Lucerne, with Lady Middleton and Hushabye last. Interlude was still in command at the turn, but Tree Lucerne and Glenroy were lying handy. Tree Lucerne took command at the distance, and just lasted long cnougli to beat the fast-finishing Glenroy by a bare neck. Stan-ngo was a length away third, followed by Interlude and Hushabye, with Lady Middleton a bad last. Time, lmin. losec.

|MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEN, of 105 sovs., second 10 sovs. from stakes. Seven furlongs; 10 W. Turner's b m Compell, by Sweet Simon —St. Conon mare, 5 ycaie, 8.12 (A. McDonald) 1 3 S. Parker's b g Sartoline, aged, 9.0, i (W. Price) 2 1 W. Duncan's blk g First Line, 4yrs., S.f." (M. McCarten) 3 Also started: Trench Wheel 9.0 (R. Brown), 7 Reparation 9.0 (Cathro). 0 Warmth 3.0 (Nodder), 12 Approbation 5.12 (S. Anderson), 4 War Loan S.ll (E. Copestake), 2 Trombone 9.0 (McDonell), 8 Royal Reign 5.9 (R. Downes), 11 Lady Giida 9.5 inc. 101b over (W. Marshall), ."> Staccato 7.8 (P. Rayner), 10 Oika 7.8 inc. lib over (C. Brown). After some delay at the post oiving to the vagaries of Oika-and Trench Wheel, the field got away on fairly even terms. Sartoline temporarily showed in front, but Staccato soon gained a commanding lead, and at five furlongs was eight lengths in front of First Line, Sartoline, and Compell. Staccato came back to them in the straight, and Compell, running past Sartoline and First Line, won easily by half a lengtli from the firstnamed, with First Line half a length away third. Staccato, Warmth, and Oika" finished next. Time, lmin. 304-5

HANDICAP HURDLES, of 135 sovs., second losovs., and third ll) sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a half: 1 J. Bull's b « Colorado, bv Frisco — Etisian, aged, 11.2 inc. 101b pen. (A. McDonald) 1 6 P. Scally's eli g Ascalon, aged, 9.4 (A. Ward) 2 8 G. Lareom's b g Zetes, aged, 10.12 (C. Cochrane) '3 Also started: 4 Flying Camp 10.11 (E. Croot), 3 Mattock Ifl.lfi ' ' Lawrence), 7 Otter 10.G (S. Henderson), 5 Veto 10.0 (J. Miles),- G Calais 0.4, (E. Copestake), 0 Silver Tim 9.3 inc. 31b over (L. Graham), 10 Poltliogue 9.3 inc. 31b over (R. McGuire). i A splendid start was effected, and Calais took up the running and led past the stand from Otter, Ascalon, and a bunched lot. Poltliogue fell at the seven furlong post. Colorado commenced to improve his position in the next furlong. and along the back the order was Calais, Asalon, Colorado, Silver Tim. Mattock fell at the second fence from home, and Colorado passed Ascalon. Calais was four lengths clear of the favorite as lie turned into the straight, but blundered at the last obstacle, leaving Colorado to win easily by four lengths from Ascalon, who was ten lengths clear of Zetes. Silver Tim and Veto finished next.. Time, 2min. 50 3-osec.

WILSON STAKES, of 105 sovs., second 10 sovs. from the stakes. Four furlongs: H. Spratt's b m Inali, by Coronet— Inaha, 4yrs., 0.0 (L. Nodder) 1 P. Johnson's blk m Movement, aged, 9.0 (N. McDonell) 2 IT. Coburn's blk g King Shimose, syrs.. 9.0 (W. Miles) 3 Also started: Revocation 9.0 (A. McDonald), Pergola 9.0 (R. Hatch), Roval Ohef 9.0 (O. Cox), Munition 9.0 (\v. Price), Rawakore 8.0 (K. McDonald), Certain Day 8.0 (M. McCarten), Klyshma 8.0 (S. Henderson), Mimire 8.0 (i{. E. Brown), King's Court 8.0 (F. Cook), Bernice 8.0 (P. Rayner), Kaimanawanui 8.0 (J. Cathro), Golden Nuggett 8.0 (R. Brown).

Inah and Movement showed out frond a bunched lot as they on the course proper, and fought out a keen finish, the former winning by half a length. King Shimose was a length away third, followed by Revocation, Royal Clief, and Munition. King's Court was the last to finish. Time, ;">0 l-ssec.

WAVER LEY-WAITOTAR A CUP (open), of 300 sovs., second 30 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. One and a quarter miles: 12 W. J. Bowman's gr g White Blaze, by Cainpfire—White May, aged, G.lO ' (L. Morris) 1 1 3. Hawkins' br g Toatere, aged, 9.0 (R. Hatch) 2 7 Mrs. Crocker's b m Golden Grafton, 6yrs., 7.!) (W. Ayres) 3 Also started: -2 Analogue S.i (W. Young). 4 Iceberg S.I (R. E. Brown), 8 Moulu 7.10 (-T. Catliro), 3 Crawford 7.10 (M. McCarten). 0 Maid o' Cowrie 7.8 (C. Brown I, ill King Chiara 7.S (N. McDonnell). 5 Alteration 7.4 1 /; inc. 841b over (A. McDonald), 0 Haumakaka 6,10 (E. Croot), 11 Signurella 47 (C. Strattoa).

The field dashed off on even terms, and as they ran past the stand Signorella was just in advance of King Chiara, Toatore, and a bunched lot. Along the back Analogue and White Blaze improved. J Signorella was done with three furlongs from home, and White Blaze ran past and gained a good break, which Toatere failed to reduce in the run home, the grey winning by a length. Golden Graftun finished last half a length further Iv.ii'k. and just in front of llaunukaka, Alteration, Analogue, and Crawfotil. Time, <min. t) 4-ssec. \ I'LVING HANDICAP, of 125 .sovs., second 10 sovs.. and third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs: 1 Hall and Woon's b g Turangapito, by Prudent King—Allele, 4vrs., 7.3 (M. McCarten) [ i J. Morris' br ni Vladieau, 6yrs., 7.13 (L. Morris) 2 S. V. Rodney's br m Mystified, aged, 7.11 (C. Brown) ..." 3 Also started: Cora Ora 9.0 (R. Hatch), White Ranger 7.13 (W. Price), Gipsy Gem 7.2 (X. McDonnell), Compell 7.0 (W, Ayres), Little Ann 7.0 (C. Stratton), Kenoimce 7.0 (P. Ravner). Cora Ora led a bunched crowd for two furlongs, where Mystified took command, with Turangapito in third place. The latter ran into the lead at the turn, and won in hollow fashion by a length and a from Vladieau, with Mystified two lengths away third, and Gipsy Gem and Compell next.

MOUMAIIAKI STAKES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.,. second 20 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. One mile: I W. Phillips' b g Nobleman, by Sir Laddo—Lady Stockwell, 5 years, 0.0 (Hatch) ...\ 1 6 K. Selwood's br g Dingle, iiyrs., 8.3 (W. Price) 2 0 J. Kooluski's b g Clavis, (iyrs., 7.2 (Stratton) 3 Also started: 4 Alteration 5.5 (>W. Young), 2 Cello 5.5 (McCarten), 3 Henry '-lav 8.1 (R. Brown), S Campguard 7.12 (C. Brown), 5 Fore 7.12 (Morris), 7 Crown Head 7.10 (Ayres), 10 Coral King 7.0 (McDonnell), 11 War Loan (Rayner). Nobleman won from end to end "by a length from Dingle, who was half a length in front of the third horse. Time, Itnin. 43 4-osec.

JACKSON" STAKES HANDICAP, five furlongs:

i E. George's b m Madam Ristori, by Marble Arch—Ristori, oyrs., 9.0 (Hatch) ' l G S. Parker's br m Humorist, ;3yrs., 8.8 (C. Brown) o 3 S. Rodney's br g Gold-bearing, Gyrs., 8.9 (Nodder) 3 Also started: 0 Pergola 9.1 (McDonald), 1 Munition 8.1.1 (Price), 2 Rewa Rcwa B.S (Young), (1 King Shimose 8.0 (Avers), 9 Primato 8.3 (McDonnell), - 7 Gipsy Gem 5.2 (Brown), 8 Maniahcre 8.2 (Morris). Madam Ristori was first away and was (lever headed, winning by a head from Humorist, who finished fast. Goldbearing was a length away, and then came Rewa Rewa. Time, GOl-fiaec. The totalisator handled £22,275, against £23,101 last vear, a decrease of £ 720. WELLINGTON SECOND DAY. DESERT GOLD WINS THE PLATE. By Telegraph.—'Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. For the second day of the Wellington Racing Club's spring meeting there was a large crowd present, notwithstanding the dull weather and the northerly gale. The sum of £42,041 10s was handled through the totalisator, making the total for the meeting £70,899, as compared with £78,22" 10s last vear. Results: -HACK AND HUNTERS STEEPLES.— 1 Coalition 1, 2 Portland Lady 2, ,3 Onnesby 3. Also started: 4 Torcliy, 3 Fashion Plate, 6 Black Heart. Won by six lengths, Orincsby a poor third. Time, omin. 4Gsec.

TARAMTA HANDICAP. —3 Impediment 1, 1 Johnny Walker 2, 0 Thoughtful Also started: 4 Kilkeo. 10 Blackall, S Thomas, 2 Arrowfield, 7 Hastie, 9 Bloomine, 5 'Notta, 13 Rosian, l'l 'Hall Mark, and 12 Mystic Light. Won by three lengths, the third horse a length awav. Time, lmin. 44sec. SPRING TRIAL HANDICAP.—2 Paddington Green 1, 3 Galore 2, 4 Sunny Climes 3. Also started: 0 Billy Wiggs, 10 Advanceful, 9 Moutoa Camp, 12 Panclm, Ll Livland, 7 Noir, 1 Bonnie ■Maid, 5 Exclusive, S Will Queen, 13 Pierolo, 11 Street Singer, Won by a length, three lengths separating second and third. Time. lmin. Ifisec. PEARCE HANDICAP,—2 Paraoa 1, G Dribble 2, 8 Gold Soult 3. Also started: 9 Chortle, 3 Brawbletye, 4 Gang Awa\ 1 Form Up, 1 Hendra, 12 Croesus, 18 Multiply. 14 Lady General, IS Cleft, 5 Trials, 17 Multftine, 11) l'ressida, 15 Heeltap, 7 Devotion, 10 Botanist, 11 Black Ada 11 Mascot. Lady General lod at tile seven furlongs and showed the way to the entrance of the straight, where Paraoa joined her and, finishing strongly, won by two lengths. Gold Soult was a neck away. Time, lmin. 43sec.

JUVENILE HANDICAP.—2 Pontoon 1, 1 Informal 2, 3 80-Peep 3. Also started: 2 Persic, 5 Waawta, 8 Zia, 7 Demagogue, 13 Eisingham, 10 Stirrup Cup, 4 Tigritiya, 12 Canomana, 6 Mart, 10 Bonvine, 9 Preface, 11 Syila. Won by a I length and a half, the third horse a nose [away. Time. 49 4-Ssec.

CHAMPION PLATE.—I Desert Gold 1, 1 Estland i, % Menelaus 3. Also started: Colonel Soult, Adjutant, Bed Ribbon, and Chuckle. Desert Gold daslicd to the front at tlie start and was never headed, winning easily. There were two | lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 7 S-ssee.

RUAHIXE HANDICAP.—2 Polynesian 1. 7 Trickery 2, 4 Bloomine 3. Also started: S 1 Sardinia. 5 Tremena, !l Rylstone, 3 Claverhousc, 10 Black Heath, G Quinn's Post, S Matilda, )1 Royal Battery. Won by several lengths. Time, Imin. l(i 2-ssec.

NAI'NAI HANDICAP.—4 Lingerie 1, !) vYaimatoa 2, 8 Birkenvale 3. Also started: 2 Merrie Poto, Sweet Tipperary, 1 Comment, 5 Shiela, 9 Trentham Rose, 7 Rajput. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin. 3sec.

THE ASCOT THOUSAND. Australian-N.Z. Cable Association. Received Oct. 22, O.ii p.m. Melbourne, Oct. 22. The Ascot Thousand resulted: First division —Ben Fuller 1, Molly Kelvin 2, Fairy Feet. Won by ij'/j lengths. Time, Imin 47 l-ssec. Second division—Barbadale 1, Limestone 2. True Lass 3. Won by a length. Time, Imin 47 4-ssec, TROTTING. THE OTAHUHU MEETING. ' Auckland Oct. 20. The Otahuhu Trotting Club's spring meeting was held in glorious weather, before a large attendance. The coursewas in excellent condition.