SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 February 1918, Page 7

SPORTING.

TARANAK! AUTUMN MEETING, A SUCCESSFUL OPENIIsfI. The Taranaki Jockey Club was favored with ideal weather for the opening of the autumn race meeting yesterday, and a record crowd rolled up to witness what proved to be a most successful and enjoyable day's racing. Good fields faced, the starter in every event, and Mr. C. O'Connor was in excellent form at the barrier. Mr. H. Coyle's adjustments were a credit to the painstaking and conscientious handicapper, and the general defeat of the favorites showed that Mr. Coyle knew considerably more about the various horses' capabilities .than the public imagined they did. Mr. Hartgill in the judge's box had several very close things to decide, but ha hoisted his numbers promptly, and his decisions gave universal satisfaction- The public found it hard to choose between Wishful and several others in the Cup, but Mr. G. L. Stead's horse had ti slight lead when the totalisator closed. The favorite made all the running, and scored handsomely, the victory being * very popular one. Calais was a very warm order in the Waitara Hurdles, but he failed to run on when the final stages enme to be traversed, the winner turning up in the Hawcra-trained Otter, who has raced consistently, but without much hick recently. * Gayoium scored very cleverly in the Stewards' Handicap, beating Royal Chef and other well-backed ones Canterbury's turn > came in the Timarn Hack Handicap, Matty outstaying the local mare, Movement, who appeared to bo rather unfortunate. Cheddar, whose number has not been hoisted for several seasons, scored a surprise victory in the Mimi Welter. Koesian was entrusted with four figures in the Flying Handicap, but though he ran a sterling race he could not go the pace with Gaycium over the last furlong. -Eighteen sported silk in the Moturoa Hack, the winner turning up in Rawakore, whose turn was long overdue. The times were fast day, showing that the coures was in great order. The 'awns and flower-beds were a credit to the club's caretaker, Mr. Blewiuan. Proceedings were enlivened by the musical strains of the "Sew Plymouth Citizens' Bawl, whose playing showed what great strides this band has made recently. The catering left little to be desired and the varici's booths were well conductedMr. K. P. Webster and his assistants had every detail o: the meeting right ');-> tn concert pitch, which added much tn the comfort and enjoyment of the club's patrons. The totalisator staff had a Very busy day, the slim of £26,705 'icing handled, as against £20,132 10s op the corresponding day last year, an increase of £5372 10s. In the Cup the totalisator investments reached. £4187 10s, a record for the club- There were t.wo or three minor mishaps during the afternoon, bnt fortunately they were not attended with serious consequences, and the dnv passed off haimoniously and enjoyably. Following are details of the racing: WAITARA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second 25 sovs, and third 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half and 100 yards. ■2 L. Popperill's b g Otter, by Kilcheran—Platypus, aged, 10.1 (Stan. Reid) 1 8 fl. Appleyard's b g Paul Moore, 6 0.4>/ 2 , inc. 4y s lb over (K. I«ambess) 2 11 W. Cleaver's <b m Ju Jitsu, 4 years, !).<) (E. Cleaver) 3 Also started: 0 Veto, 10.6 (A. Ward): 1 Calais, 10.(1 (F. Flynn); 5 Deesidc, 10.1 (1.. Traill); I) SpecdweM Mac, 0.13 (B. Clarke); 4 Paramahono, 0.9, allow, ."> lb (M. J. Schmidt); 3 Ratana, 9.9 (A. McDonald); 10 Polthogne, 9.4 (Henderson); 7 Rail Home, 9.0 (E. Croot). (Winner trained by H. Nodder).

Polthoguc delayed the start, and eventually got left several lengths when tlie tapes lifted. The rest moved off in good order, and at the first fence Otter and Sail Home were well clear, Calais leading a bunched ruck. Ratana displaced Calais running to the second fence, but a bad jump sent him hack. Otter and Pail Home were still in front passing the 3tand, with Paul Moore, Ju oitsu, Veto arid Calais following, Polthogue being last. The order remained 'practically the same to the High School, where Sail Home jumped badly and fell back. Otter led into the straight, hut was immediately challenged |hy Paul Moore. The pair ran right away from the field, Otter winning by half a length. Ju Jitsu, ridden out, was ten lengths away, heating Veto on the post for third money. Calais was fourth, and Polthogue and Deesidc last. Time 2min 53see.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of IGO sovs; second 25 sovs, and third 10 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs. , 4 Mrs. E. Coffey's br m Gaycium, by Gazeley—Cricium, aged. 7.3 (R. flagby) 1 6 A. Grove's h <• Ilvginas, 5 vears, 8.8 (J. O'Shen) ..' ." 2 3 G. L. Stead's b g Bon D'Or, 4 years, 7.0 (C. Emerson) .' 3 Also started: 1 Royal Ghef, 7.13 (H. Young); 2 Interlude, 7.12. inc. 21b over (H, Gray): 5 Rnekfield. 7.7 (G. Clarke); 7 Silver Webb, 0.101. inc. 3Mb over (V. K. McDonnell). Winner trained by V. T obiison. A straggling start saw Interlude " away, followed by Royal Chef and fi: ■ eium. Hyginas. who was very sore, and Hon O'or lost several lengths, while ■Roekfield and Silver Webb were badly left. Interlude s;ave way to Gaycium before turning for home, and the rest were hunched. Gaycium held her own in the run home, and won cleverly bv e lenglh from Hvgiuns. wlm ht»at Ron D'Or by a neck. Rnval Chef wns risrlit un fourth, and Roekfield and Silver Webb tailed oft". Time Imin 1 2-ssec. TIMARU 'HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sore., second 15 sovs. and third 5 sovs from,the stakes. Six furlongs. 5 H. G. Taylor's br m Matty, hv ])fartian—Nantes, 4 vears, 7.13 (G. Clarke) !..,..' 1 1 P. Johnson's b m Movement! fi years, fl.O (J. O'Shen.) .' 2 0 G. Green's h m Ritasea, 4 years, fi. 12 (L. Morris) ~ 3 Also started: 4 Bobur, 8.10 (P. Deeley) ; 2 Cora Orn, 8.7 (H. oray): 8 Mar(pietor. 8.3 (H. Youns); 7 Munition. 7.9 (B. Morris); 3 Royal Park, 7.8 (C. Emerson) ; 9 Re Opai. 6.12 (fi. Young). Winner trained toy R. D. King. ! Prior to the start Moverhent took charge of her rider, and dashed into the inside rails, throwing CShea lieavttj,

JTlio popular Auckland horseman gamely remounted, and received a well inerit[ed ovation from the crowd. fhe start was a good one, and Munition led off from Movomcnt and Royal Pari:. Matty improved he" position rv.naiTif; in thfl turn, rvliers 'Munition .loapnnndcd. Movp-ncni and '•lii.tty had a pood pet-to in flic straight, but the jfolii weight drew away over the last hundred yards and won by a length. Ritasea finished third, a neck away, with Eoyal Park and Cora Ora next. Eobur did not begin well, and shaped wretchedly, toiling along in the rear most of the way. Her form was surprising. Time 1 min. 14 2-5 seconds. TABANAKI CUP HANDICAP, of 550 sovs; second 70 sovs, and third "ii sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. 1 G. L. Stead's h h Wishful by Bonoform —Drought, 5 years, 7.12 (C. Eminerson) 1 5 l'\ Selwood's br g Dingle, 5 years, 7.9 (H. Young) 2 i A. B. William's br g Chortle, aged, 9.10 (S. Rcid) . 3 Also started: 2 Toatere, 9.0 (H. Gray); 3 Paraoa. 7.12 (B. Deeley); 6 Lord Kenilworth, 7.7 (G. Clarke); 7 White Blaze, (i.ll (L. Morris); S Alteration, G. 7 (R. Bagby). Winner bred by owner, and trained by R. O'Donnell.

The eight horses oarded went to the post, and a fine betting race ensued. As anticipated, Wishful held his position as favorite to the finish, though Toatere, Paraoa, Chortle and Dingle were also well supported. The race needs little description, the favorite taking up the running from an excellent start, and never being headed. Passing the stand Wishful's nearest attendants were Toatere and Lord Kenilworth, with Chortle in the rear. At the five furlong post Wishful was three lengths clear of Toatere, with Paraoa and White Blaze next, and Chortle closing up. The weight told on Toatere coming to the ■'turn,, and Paraoa was also showing signs of distress. Dingle and Chortle then appeared on the sceivi, but neither had a chance with Wishful, who ran in an easy winner by a length and a half from Din»le. who just cut Chortle out of second money by half a length. White Blaze was close up fourth, and then followed Toatsre, Alteration and Lord Kenilworth. Time 2min Osec. I'IIIiVIOUS WINNERS.

Prior to 1890 the distance was two miles; from 1891 to 1(107 It was one mile nnd a half; tho present distance is one mile anil a quarter. MTMI WELTER HANDICAP, of 130 sovs.; second 20 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and 110 yards. 4 C- McLaren's bg Cheddar, by Merriwee—Brown Alice, aged, 8.7 (W. Ay res) 1 •;; F. >Selwoo.d's bg Volo, 4 years, 93 (C. Price) 2 I W. G. Emeny's eh h Paddington Green, 4 years," 9.3 (IT. Gray) 3 Also started; 3 'lceberg, 9-4 (R. Brown) 5 Sty rax, 8.3 (C Emerson). Winner trained by P. Coffey. Cheddar dashed of)' in front and led Volo ; Iceberg, Paddington Green, and Styrax passing the stand. The order was unchanged as they ran along the bade, hut at the High School corner Volo was chopped out, and had to pull back and come round Icciberg. Cheddar was still in front at the turn, and. running on strongly, won >by three-quarters of a length from Volo, who was half a length in front of the fast-finishing Paddington Green. Iceberg and Styrax followed. Time, Imin. 51sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 225 sovs.; second 30 sovs-, and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. i Mrs. E. Coffey's br m Gaycium, by Gazeloy—-Cviciiun, aged, 7.0, inc. 71h pen. (R. ihigby) 1 J E. Alison's ,blk m Housewife, 5 years, 7.12 (11. Gray) " 2 I G. L Stead's br g Koesian, 4 years, 9.0 (C. Emerson) .' 3 Al:o started: 3 Nystad, 8.0 (G. Clarke); 5 Madam Riatbri, 7.5 (C. Hrown); 0 Coropctt, 0.12J, inc. 2Mb over. (G. Young), Winner trained by P. Johnson. Housewife held the start up for a few minutes, but Mr. O'Conor slipped them to an even start. Koesian's colors ivere at once prominent, but Gaycium nnd Coropett joined him in the run along tho back. Before turning for homo Coropett retired, nnd Koesian and Gnyeium entered the straight together. Koesian tired at the half distance, leaving Gaycium to go on and win by a bare length from Housewife, who finished fast and beat Koesian for second honors 'by half a length. Madam Ristori was fourth, and then came Nystad nnd Cor,opett. Time, Imin. 14see.

OKATO HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs.; second 15 soys., and third 5 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and 110 yards. <: J. Kovluski'fi b g Clavis, toy Snmpftre —.Evening Star, fi year,g, 7.5, inc. 2lb over. (D. Anderson) 1 1 P. Coffey's b m Lady Beauforte, 3 years, 8!) (11, Gray) 2 1- fi. 11. Gibson's ch g Henry Clay, 5 years, 7.12 (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: 7 Pergola, 8.8 (L. Nodder); 3 Thrac, 8.1 (G. Clarke); 5 Compel, 7.8, 51b allow. (L. 'Morris) . 2 TromIbone, 73, 51b allow. (N. K. McDonnell); .8 Cordon* 6.12 (R. Bagby). Winnex trained bv P>.. Brough,

The eight runners moved off in perfect line, and raced abreast for fifty yards. Trombone and Pergola then asserted themselves and led along the back. Three furlongs, from homo Claris ran up to Tri:nbr>no, n.nd Knnry Cb.y rr.d Lnd~ Beaufort jwp.sod Persia. Claris vai (ir=i into .the. straight, and, finishing '."fil, von by a good length from Lady Beaufort, who v/m a length in front of Henry Clay, with Compel fourth, and Thrace, Trombone, Cordon, and Pergola following. Time, Imin. BOsec.

MOTU'KOA ELECTRIC HACK, of. 100 sovs.; second 10 sovs-, and third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Weight Sst Five furlong?. .'1 W- Raleigh's blk m Bawakore, by Penury—Madam Soult, 4! years (F. Johnson) 1 5 Goodwin and Alexander's b m Winning Shot, 4 years (K. Lambess) .. 2 1 J. Dwyer's b f Nemaline, 3 vears (Goldfinch) *.... 3 Also started: ( Turpinite (G. Clarke), 17 Caminy (J. Patlerson), 1 Black Mark (H. Young), 11 Perfect Day (L. Nodder), 15 Alice'Montrose (B. Clark), 1C Ratanui (G. Young), 7 Key (0. Emerson), 12 Hushlad (Henderson), 8 Warmth (B. Deeley), 5 Huzza (C Browne), 1) Oika (R. Bagby), 13 Tirauga (O. Anderson), 0 Miss Ora (,H. Gray), 10 Kairaanawanui (C. Price), 14 Coronita (C. Reed). Winner trained by R- Johnson. , Alice Montrose created some diversion by taking charge of her rider, and finally dislodging him, though no damage was done. Oika delayed the start considerably, but Mr. O'Connor caught them at an opportune moment, and the field moved off in good order. iss Ora's colors were prominent, but she quickly gave way to Nemaline. and Rawakore. The latter took charge in the straight and romped home an easy winner by a couple of lengths from Winning Shot, who beat Nemaline by three lengths. The rest were bundled, with Perfect' Day and Huzza prominent. Hushlad was a bad last- Winning shot and Huzza were bracketed. Time, lmin. 2 2-osec. TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. OKOKE HACK HURDLES, \\/., miles and 100 yards—'Otter 11.0, Flying Camp 10.9, Veto 10.5, Paul Moore 9.9," Speedwell Mac 9.9, Ratana 0.7, Jiu Jitsu 9.2, Sail Home 0-0, Espionage 9.0. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, ; five furlongs.—Gaycium 80, Royal Chef 7.10, Bon il'Or 7.1(5, Interlude 7.9, RocUield 7.8, Coropet 7.7, Silver' Webb 6.7. FOURTH TARANAKI STAKES, of 500 sovs., six furlongci.—T. 11. Lowry's KstlaiwJ, iVJ; T. If. Loary's Kin murk, 7.5; C. J- Stead's Kocsiun, S.I J. OMaTA HACK HANDICAP, .sU iurlongs.—Movement 9.5, Matty 8.11, Pergola 8.7, Cora Ora 8.5,. Munition 78, White Banger 7.7, Royal Park 7.5, Nemaline 7.1, Piano 7.o,'fiitasea 6.13, Wlmkamoa <S.l2,,..Cammy 012. PAUL" MEMORIAL, nine furlong*.— Toa Tore 9.0, Wishful 811, Dingle 8.1, Paraoa'7.ll, Housewife 79, Volo 7.4, Iceberg 7.0, White Blaze 6.12. KAWAU HACK HANDICAP, 1 mile and 110 yards.—Paddington Green 9.8, Lady Beauforte 8.13, Claris 8.3, Henry Cay 80, Thrace 7.11, Compel 7.5, Royal Park 7-5, Winning Shot 7.4, Trombone 7.0, Tiranga 0.12. ' FAREWELL HANDICAP, six furlongs. —Nystad 0.0, Gaycium 5.3, A r olo 5.2, Cheddar 8.2,, Lord Kenilworth 82, Madam Ristori 7.10, Royal Chef 74, Interlude 7-4, Rockfield 7.3. URENUI ELECTRIC HACK, five fur|ongs (weight B.7).—Turpinite, Black Mark, Perfect Day, Reopai, Fireless, Ratanui, Hushlad, Genskus, Warmth, Winning Shot, Oika, Piano. The Ranch, Horikino, Huzza, Miss Ora, Kaimauawanui, Coronita, Pampas TURF TOPICS. v (By "Moturoa*") The acceptances for the second day of the Taranaki meeting are good all round and another splendid day's sport awaits patrons- Favorites had a bad spin yesterday, but it is quite on the cards that Hie public will have a better run today.

Otter has gone up 131b for winning yesterday, and Paul Moore (who carried 4Mb overweight) may have more supporters in the Okoke Hurdles. Outside the pair mentioned there is nothing of any class. Seven remain in the Grandstand Handicap, in which chief interest will lie centred upon a meeting between yesterday's double winner, Gaycium, and Hcyal Chef. Mr. H. Coyle has given the former a good "poultice*" to go on with, hut the totalisator may indicate, that the public will have nothing else—even at the rise of 171b. The Fourth Taranaki Stakes, though not by any means a betting race, will give Taranaki sportsmen another opportunity of seeing Estland and Koesian under silk, as well as the two-year-old Finmark. The man-in-the-gtreet would probably say ,that it was a case of Lowry's first and the rest nowhere. We ar* rll looking forward to seeing the improved. Estland ir. sctta cues more, anyhow. Those wlw considered that Movement vas unlucky on the first day may be prepared to back their opinion in the Omata Hack Handicap, out the bast has not been seen of Ritasea and Koya! Park.. The most interesting racf ci th(- d'.y should he the Paul Memorial Handicap, run over nine furlongs. Wishful won so easily on Wednesday that a rise of 131b may not trouble him „ much, though Housewife may prove troublesome. Paddington Green, after being badly nlaced. finished faster than anything in the. Mimi Welter on the first day. and vill be again well backed to-day in the Hawaii HandicapNystad showed no form in the Flying Handicap yesterday, and the chances of '.ord Kenllworth and Gayt'mir. m;w he preferred if the trin »> to - t'ns- post for I he- Kamvell i Winning Shot And Tnrpir.iie \v.i\x have j better luck in the Urenui Electric Hack than they had on Wednesday.

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