SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 January 1918, Page 8

SPORTING.

STRATFORD ANNUAL "MKKm'C. I'INCLL' \U.\S Till;: til'. Beautiful weather favored the Stratford Racing Club for the annual meeting, which Mas held yesterday on the club's picturesque course. A high wind dried the course and lawns, and the going was iirstclass, as the times recorded show. The racing was of a high order, reflecting credit upon the club's hafidicapper {Mr. J. L. Henrys) and starter (Mi-. Alt'. Morse), and'the judge (Mr. J. E. L. Stanford) gave general satisfaction in the box, hoisting his placing* promptly and accurately. The starter had a lot of uneducated horses to handle, but came through the ordeal well. The Stratford Cup was one of the finest races seen on the course, the New Plymouth-trained Dingle just winning from Parana, who was in a bad position until well up the straight, and Minister, White Blaze and Alteration finished on their heels. Tnah repeated her Xew Plymouth success, scoring from end to cud, while "form" was well carried out by Yolo and Royal Chef. The hurdle race resulted in a boilover, Mr. B. H. Chancy's Speedwell Mac paying a great dividend, while the run-ner-up also presented his backers with a handsome solatium. Both horses, and also Lady Mylchrcest, who sprung a surprise in the Midhirst Hack Handicap, were turned out by the local trainer, J-:, (leorge. The secretary. Mr. A. Coleman, and his expert stall' kept everything right up to the mimite, and capable management had much'to du towards making the gathering a success. The totalisator stall' were kept busy, the sum of ,-t!'i'.),r)ll for one day being put through the machine, as against C-)M,:!"2S (for two days) last year. .Jockey C. Price rode four winners. Mr. C. Patterson acted as stipendiary steward, but no official notice of enquiries was given to the press. Results:

EOROrOII STAKES, 100 sovs; second i.'i sovs, and third .» sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs.

.! "\V. Honk's bg Beauforte, by Ouian.-

fori:—i:\-it-1. :{ years, SO (K. Brown) 1 1 ,f. Ilwyer's lini X'emaline, I! years, 8.(1 ((V. McCarten) .' 2 1 J. McKean's In- in Piano, :i rears, S.O, (X. McDonnell) '...' '.. '.',

Also startc 1: 2 Awa'.'ua, f,.7 (C. Brown): j Kiiimanawanni, 5.7 (('. Price); 8 ITushlad. 5.7 Ornrpliv): PI Key, 5.7 (Cathro): It Roval Divorce, 8.7' (McRifle Pire, 5.7 (Olive); 10 Renounce, 5.7 (Paul); 11 Coronita, 8.7 (Cleaver); 12 Otonga. 8.7 (Lambess); (i fiolden Xugger. S.O (Nodder); l(i Cymro, S.O (U. Clarke): 7 Anserine. S.fl' (C. O'Shea); !l Oiku. S.O (Aves); IT) Clonic, 8.0 (.loiins) ; 17 Cnianforin. 7.7 (Cook). Winner trained by A. Henderson,

After a little delay Mr. Alf Morse sent, the eighteen runners oil' in fair order, lieauforte immediately showed out, but at the end of a couple of furlongs Xemaline had assumed command, and Piano and Kaimanawanui were most prominent of a long strung out crowd. Piano joined Xemaline below the distance, but tired badly in the run home. Beauforte. on the rails, finished better than the other pair, and jron a good race by a neck. The same distance separated second and third, Kaimanawanui and Awarua finishing next. Key 'united two miles prior to the race, and Anserine lost, bis rider shortly after the start. O'Sliea fortunately escaped injury. Time, lmin II 2-"> sec.

TARIKI WELTER HACK HAXDTCAP. 12-1 soys; second 1.1 sovs. and third 10 sovs from the stakes. Seven furlongs. 1 F. Solwood's 1) g Yolo, by Husbandman—Beautiful Star, 4 years, 0.12 ,'C. Price) " 1 7 IT. L. Abbott's eh g Royal Park, 5 years. ,S.O (W. Ayres) .' 2 0 Goodwin and Alexander's bin Winning Shut, 4 years, 8.!) (Lambess) . . 3

Also started: S Doesido, 0 13 (Cochrane); .", White Ranger, 0.3 (O. McCarfen); 4 Compel. 0.1. .lib allow. (Me(.'uirei; 2 Mclita, 0.0 (('. iirown): .1 Gipsy Gem. 5.12 (L. Xodderi: 11 .Ju Jitso, fill).',, inc. 3!lb over (Cleaver!: '<( Trench Wheel, 5.7 (R. Brown;; 0 Lake Eel, 5.7 (Calhro). Winner trained bv T. Pine.

A splendid send-off saw Compel, on the rails, assume command from Volo and Mclita. White Ranger joined Compel along (he back, the favorite being steadied. Approaching home the same pair were, in front, with Volo, Royal Park and Winning Shot close handy. Royal Park looked a winner at the distance, but Volo came again on the rails, and. ridden right out. won by nearly two lengths from Royal Park, who was a length in front of Winning Shot. White Ranger, Trench Wheel ami Lake Kel followed in that order. Time, Imin 20 4-osec, '

STRATHMORE HACK TfAXTMCAP. 121 sovs: second 1.1 sovs and third 10 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs.

1 G. L-nroom's brg Royal Chef, by Coronet—Cuisine, (i years, 5.13 (L. Nodder) i 1 3 C. Eln- •r's brm Pergola. (I years, 0.2 (('. Price) ' £ 4 R. T. Bennett's bin 'Munition. Ii vis. S.II (R. Brown) ■: '... ;1 Also started: 2 Pink Tie. 5.7. lib allow. (C. O'Shea); 7 Silver Web. S2 (() McCartenl; 0 .lane Dou«las. 7.7 (Murphy I; S Miss Ova. 7.7. :11b allow. (Cook); (! Red Line. 7.7 (('. lirown); 1 Huzza 7.7 IN". McDonnell). Winner trained by 0. Cox

Royal Chef delayed the start tor a time, hjiil eventually the field went oil' on good terms. Pergola was the first to break the line, but Royal Chef, who began like lightuing, at once dashed to the front, and led along the turn from Silver Web, Pergola, Munition and Pink Tie. The favorite was never afterwards troubled, and won easily by a couple of lengths from Pergola, with. Munition a similar distance away, third, and Pink Tie and Silver Web next. Time, Imin .'isec.

STRATFORD CUP HANDICAP (Open), 1.10 sovs; second 7-1 sovs. and third 25 sovs from the slakes. 1,1 miles.

1 F. .Selwood's brg niugle, by Husbandman—l'angipuhi mare. ,T years,

'.]■> (C. Price) ..,.,. ,'...., 4 K- Chilile's bg Parana, 3 years, S.tj (0. McCarten) ' 5 R. McMeikan's bg Minister, aged, 7.f>. (c. o : «hea) ~.,;..,.,;

Also started: !> Orleans, 5.2 (Murphy); 11 Maniaroa, S.l, inc. lib over (C'atlmi); (i White Blaze, 7.11 (McDonnell); 2 Iceberg, 7.H (11. Brown); .! Alteration, 7.11. inc. 31b over (Landless); S (ioldcn ftrafton, 7.12, inc. (lib over (Xndrier); Ifl Zet.es, 7.2 (Cook); 10 Hushabye, (1.7 (Ayrcs); 7 Lady Beaufort, 7.7, inc. lolh over (C. Brown).

Winner trained by P. Johnson.

Cr;uyford, Hiishman and Fidelip, were tk9 flflly wjUi(li>fwa.ls, lea-yjng a <|o«n to

fro io the post. 2ete.- and Hnsbabve were bracketed, ;>.nd the public went solidly I'm- Dingle, Iceberg mid Alteration. Froir :iu cvim start Ikuliitbvi! was tinquickest to (intl her feet, mid led iulo the sfraighL iuid pas! Ili<- .stand I'ri.-tn White l.tliju.', lirli-i-;; ami .Mr.«-Viiti«.n. with Ma "iaroa. lasl. Ihisliabye v.:,.- slill i i,,a 'win-in pace a* I hey run past t.he six fnrlongs posl. but 'half :< mile from Imiiic While Maze, passed Ihe inai-e, and Dingle, Iceberg and Alteration closed up. White Blaze was just in alieiui in' a bundled lot. which'included Dingle, Minister and lechers, »t the bend, and a splendid race home ensued. Dingle and Minister were in line at the distance, but the former quickly settled the Aueklander, and Paraoa came with a great run o\er the linal stages. Dingle won by half a length from Paraoa, who beat Minister by a, similar distance. White Blaze was right up in fourth place,, with Alteration hiding a bunched rearguard. Time, 2min Usee. ~"Ti

OfIURA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, lofl sovs-, second 2(1 sovs, and third 10 sovs from the stakes. ]J miles. 7 B. H. Chaney's bg Speedwell Mac, by Lupin—Days tar mare, aged, 9.0 (B. Clarke) .' 1 li L. Wemmick's bg Polthogue, !> yrs , 0.3;, inc. ;;.Ub over ((root) 2 t L. Pepperill's bg Otter, aged, 10.6 (Cleaver) ;)

Also started: 1 Collector, 11.3 (Lamhessi; 2 Veto, 10.10 (Ward): "> Waiotiirc, !l.!), inc. 411) over (Stockman); 3 Dasher Boy. 0.3 (Paul); S Bona Dea, f1.3. inc. lib over (Myers). Winner trained by 10. George. From an even break Otter took the load from Veto, Speedwell Mae and Dasher Boy, and the order was the same passing the stand, The topweights were hanging the fences were hard, and before turning for home Speedwell Mac. who fenced well, was clear of Otter, Veto and I'olthogue, with Collector improving. Speedwell Mac gave, nothing else a chance in the run home, passing the judge's box half a dozen lengths clear of I'olthogue, who iitiisiied better than Otter, whom he beat by four lengths. Collector was a poor fourth, with Dasher Boy and Veto next. The winner returned a handsome reward to investors. Time, 2min Slsec. DOUGLAS HANDICAP (Open), of 300 sovs;-second 40 sovs, and third 20 sows from the stakes. Six furlongs. 3 H. Spratt's bin lnali, by Coronet—lnalia, 4 years, S.S (C. Price) 1 "> S. Tatham's bm .lean Laddo, aged, 7.1 (Murphy) 2

2 11. Clelaml's eli h Tree Lucerne, aged, 5.5 (Noikler) 3 Also started: (i Clenroy, 8.11 '(Lambess); S Hushman, 8.0 ((). McCarten); 7 Revocation, 8.2 (ti. Brown); 4 Starengo, 7.10 (C. Brown); 11 Astor. 7.r> (C. O'Khea); 8 Cora Ora. 7.5 (F. Cook); 1 Movement, 7.~> '(McDonnell); 10 Boy.! Ulief, (I.!) (Ayres).

Winner trained by T. Pine. Another excellent start saw Inaii out in front, setting a hot pace from Movement and Hushman'. Inah still held comma nil as they came to the turn, with .Movement and Tree Lucerne most, prominent of the others. Movement was desperately i-i'Men, but could not catch imih, and retired in favor of Tree Lucerne and in hand by two lengths from Jean Laddo, who was a neekjn front of Tree Lucerne, with Royal Chef right up. and Movement heading the ruck. Time, lmin 14 4-.Jsec. '

MIDHTRST HACK HANDICAP, ISO sovs; second :!u sovs, and third 10

sovs from the stakes. 81 furlongs, ."> G. Anstis' blkf Lady Mylchreest. by Signor—Kdnam, 3yrs, 7T>. inc. fllb's over (0. Brown) 1 ■1 McDonald Bros.' hlkg Trombone, f> years, 7.0 (McDonnell) o ii Fowler and Turner's blk m Compel, o years, 7.12, inc. jibs over (C. O'Shea) ;■ Also started: 1 Paddinglon Green. 0.5 CO. McCarten); 3 Henry Clay, 5.2 (Lambess); 2 Clavis, 7-Si, int. l).lb over (P. Brown); S Poka, 7.4. inc. (ill) over (Mn.r]ihv); 7 Shandoii Bells. 7.5, inc. 71b over (Ay res).

Winner trained by E. George A clever start was etl'ected, the whole eight runners moving oil' in line. Trombone led Clavis and Paddinglon Green past the stand, and at the six furlongs post, was showing the way to Shandon Hells, Clavis. Paddington Green and Henry Clay. The last-named joined Trombone before turning for home, and held a slight advantage as (hey straightened up, Henry Clay was the first to cry enough, and Trombone hud just settled Compel when Lady Mylchreest came wi(h a nice run, and won on the post by half a head. Compel was a short length behind Trombone, anil then followed Henry Clay and Paddington Green, the latter finishing wide out, under the judge's box. Time, Imin 51 Msec.

RAILWAY HACK HAXDTCAP, of 150 sovs, second 20 sovs, and third 10 novs from the stake.-,. Nix furlongs. 1 F. Sehvood's bg Yolo, by Husband- _ man—'Beaulifnl Stan. 4 years, 1).3, inc. 71b pen. (C. Price I . .'. 1 t H. L. Abbott's ehg iioyal Park, ,'i years. 7.-1, inc. lib over (('. Brown) 2 2 P. .Johnson's bm .Movement, fi years, 11. 1 (0. McCarten | ;...' p, Also started: 1 Mnnpieieur, K. 7 (Lambessi; (i Munition, S.ti (It. Brown); 3 Pink Tie, S.l. lib allow. (C. O'Shea): 7 Gipsy Gem. 7.13. inc. (ill, over (Xodderi; S Perfect Day. 7 =l4. inc. -I'.lb oyer ( Ayres i: In Self Alliance, li.lil (Murphy i : 0 Warmth, 74. inn. (Jib over (McDonnell i! Winner I rained by T. Pine. Movement went to the front from a level start. but Munilion (piickly headed her. Munition led to the turn, where Royal Park and Yolo came through, \'olp winning oa.dly by two lengths.' Move meut. was half a length away, third, and -Munition fourth. Time, Imin Usee. HAWKK'S HAY RESULTS By Telegraph.—Press Assoeialion. Hastings, Last Xight. There was glorious weather, a hinre attendance and gooil racing. The tot'aiisafor handled as against .C 10.737 last year, the total for the meeting being a record for the club ( ,t!:)2.2l4l? last year's total being 130,007. Results: AOTEA JUMPERS' FLAT HAXDL CAP.—(> Kiconiar I, 4 Pursetiller 2, S Sensitive 3. All started. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 10 1-usee.

(HIANDKTAND HANDICAP.—I Astrqpliel 1, 4 Carlatour 2, :i Cqmme.nt 3,. AH started. Won by two and a hair lengths Time, lmin Usee.

.SOfRliY HACK HANDICAP.—! Pao 1; 2 Vermillion 2, 3 Lady Kilworth :). Scratched: Comment. Won all the. Time, liiiin 1 ',}-;),<(,,., Nf'MMKR HANDICAP.-2 Ladoseur 1. 1 Dribble 2, f. Potentiality 3. .Scratched: Hon lieve. Altercation. Won by a bare head. Time, lmin <lOsec.

WRSRHY HANDICAP.-1 Palm Oil 1, 4 Taiimanaha 2, 7 Thn Pagan :•;. All started. Won by a length. Time, lmin iisee. " '"

KPSQM Hanmakaka 1, 1 Belgian Maid 2, 3 Mania 3. Scratch-

Ed: Oliirn. Won by a head. Time, lmiii

MATAPIRO HACK HANDICAi'.-.Al-tercation 1, -1 Ore Ore 2.:) Blaekall 3. All slarl<-<l. Won Ik llii\:o-<|iiarUr--, of a length. Time, Im'iii ,">(lscr. -IAXl• \|IY HANDICAP.-- 1 l louhmV. I, :: OUrn 2, :> Bagdad :$. Scratched: Dribble. Won l»y length. Time, liiiiii 2lHec. 60CTHLAND RESULTS. lnvor<.-:ii<rili, Last Night. Tlio Southland Racing Chili's summer mooting opened in unfavorable weather. Tlic totalisator handled ,L'l7,-!7."i In club record), as compared with .CHICOT last year. Results:

NEW YEAR HANDICAP.—4 Marianne (R. C. Reed) I, 2 Rokelaine 2, 8 Kokowai 3. Also started: Marginal. 7 All Rain, <) Money Musk, f> Golden Queen, 11 Swale. Won'by a head, six lengths separating second and third. Time, lmin 1!) 2-fiscc.

MAKAREWA TROT.—2 .lane Wilkes 1, 0 Ohidiola 2, 11 Sweet Child 3. Also started: 8 Landmark, 1 Satin Boy. 4 Evening Chimes. 7 Lady Wild. 3 Dragoon, !) Matty's Boy, (i Flower of Turi, 10 Eros. Won by four lengths. Time, :lmin 4Ksee.

CUP— (i Aseala])hus (R. C. Reed) 1. 4 Subterfuge 2, !) Marc Anthony IS. Also started: 7 Rorke's Drift. s,'Marsa, 3 Brambletye, 1 Kauwliero. 2 Thaddeus, 8 Spangle. The winner; led all the way and won easily by ten lengths. Time, 2min. 14 2-ssec.

WAIKIWi HANDICAP.—I Mohawk (A. McKay) 1, (j Miss Finland 2, :) Milltoe .'!. Also started: 4 Bonsign, :i Wild Pilgrim, 7 St. Hilary, 2 Camaieux, Won by a neck. Time, lmin Sfisee.

FLYING.—2 Belair (W. Robinson) 1. :) Giensponse 2,' 1 The White King .3. Also ran: 4 Sir Malt, 5 Cortes. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin ISsec. ORICTI TROT.—I Anna 1, 7 Legacy 2, 2 Napoleon .'!. Also started: 0 Kap'uka Lass, r> Royal Step, 8 Young Wearv, 3 Marvelle, 10 Red Lyon, 9 Lady Wild, 4 Dillon Direct. Won' by 30 yards. Time, 3min 561-iiscc.

AVEXAL WELTER.—B Aehilleus (X. Shore) 1, 2 Ayelitt'e 2, 1 Kazan 3. Also started: 7 Minesweeper, 5 Kilkec, 3 Heatherbloom, i Night Alarm, S Calma. Won by a head. Time: lmin 21sec WAI.HOPAI HAXDTCAP.-:! Redowo (H. Adams) 1, 1 Hot Air 2, 4 Awaliou :s. Also started: 2 Jock, f> Bed Shire, b Ogier. Won by five lengths. Time, lmin 'lSsee. XORTH OTAGO -MEETING. Oamaru, Jan. i. ?hc Xnrth Otago Jockey Chili's sum mor meeting was held' in showcrj wpather. There was a large attendance. The totalisator put through £13,172 Ills, compared with U! 1.:!.",() last year. The track was slightlv holdin". ResultsSUMMER lIC ROLES,—! Lull 1 ). 2 ■San Sebastian 2, 4 Prairie Fire ,'). ,\isr, started: .'! Castiron, 5 Silver Shier.! Won by three-quarters of n length. Time. 2miii. 4!) .'i-osec.

POKEURI HANDICAP.-1 Phil May 1 3 Kimbolton 2.2 War Hawk .'!. Also started: 4 Rellrock. 5 Little Willie (i Porter, 7 Slnwburn Won by threequarters of a length Time. lmin. I«H,> sec

NORTH OTACO (TR -n Comely 1' V Winter Cherry.2, 7 Robert Bell :i Also started: 2 Koesian. i Kj„.n- Star .'. Kilhrogan. fi Rattle Eve, S Kilmeedv, Won ,hy two lengths. Time, lmin -'flsec I TRIAL STAKES.-] Triple Entente 1 ■> Jack Symonds 2, 4 Love Token S Also started: 2 Post. Haste. 5 BarW P.iu„ P All Pink, 7 Aye Readv. 7 KilitnovT 8 general Retain, !) Carpet Knight. Won by a. neck. Time, lmin :l S ee .TTVKXILE ITAXDrCAP.-l Runko 1, i Canamana -2. 2 Irish Briar 3 m, c ' starved: ? Killala, .'! Bondage. Won fcv a.neek. Time. oOsec.

FLYIXG IIAXDICAP.-l Robert Pell 1, 2 Wish Mil 2. 4 Speedometer 3. Also started: 3 Spectual. Won by two lengths Time. Imin. Ifi3-, r >scc.

ALDERSY'DE HANDICAP.-" Canterbury Cell 1. 2 Helicon 2, 4 Golden Prince •1 Also started: 1 Donnata. ?, Theatins •) Red River, 0 Ron d'Or. Won by half a length. Time. Imin. 3sec.

BE LFIELD WELTER.-l All Ready 1 3 (\illard2, .' Whipcord 3. .Also started--2 Enripns. 4 Myllann. Won by a length. Time, Imin. 41sce.