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Taranaki Daily News, 8 February 1918, Page 6

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TARANAKI AUTUMN MEETING , SUCCESSFULLY 00-NCLUDED-The Turana-ki Jockey Club's autumn meeting was concluded yesterday in perfect weather. The attendance was again very large, and the totalisator investments readied £25,174, making a total of ;CSO,S7!J for the meeting, an increase of £77-4!) 10s or last year's figures. The racing was again first class, Mr. H. Coyle's adjustments resulting in splendid finishes. Only one first favorite won a handicap during tlio day, so that Mr. Coyle scored heavily over the public Wishful won the Paul Memorial Handicap from end to end, but he did'not have much to spare from White Blaze and Housewife at the finish. The Fourth Taranaki Stakes only drew a brace of runners, Kinmark and Koesian, but the contest was a pretty one, and the finish was one of the best of tile meeting. Viclory rested with the two-year-old, but he had to do his best to beat the older horse by a narrow margin. Flying Cnmp was produced in the Okoke Hurdles and tried to win from th-' barrier-rise, but Paul Moore, who ran right up to Wednesday's form, beat him home after a great race. Royal Chef finished better in the Oramlstand Handicap than on tlie previous day, and defeated a paif of verv heavily backed ones, Gaycjnm and Hon d'Or. 'The Omata Hack Handicap gave that fine mare Movement another opportunity of showing h'to sprinting ability .while Henry Clay scored a long overdue success in the Kawau Hack Handicap. Th.' 'Urenui Electric Hack race resulted in a boil-over, the locally-trained Huzza winning comfortably and paying the best dividend of the meeting. Dining the interval betwe n the Grandstand Handicap and the Taranaki Stakes, the public ,\verc treated to a two-year-old parade, in which the following youngsters participated: Mr. A. Alexander's rn f Vivarine, bv Hallomas —Vivande! (N. 1C McDonnell); Mr. Hikhaki's 1) f Toa Rere, by Husbandman — Applause (C. Price); and Mr. A'cvrton King's ■]> g by Hallomas—White Crane ill. firay). The trio sprinted home'from the quarter-mile post, Mr. Newton King's gelding having a slight advantage over Vivarine, with Toa Rere handy. The time recorded was 25 3-asec—a good ''go " Mr. O'Cononr was again in fine form at til' barrier, and Mr. Hartgill filled ('"• judge's box satisfactorily. Mr. E. P. Webster had everything working smoothly, Hie gathering being the most successful in the history of the club. Results of the racing:^OKOKK HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second 25 sovs., and third 10 sov«. from the stakes. One mile and a half and 100 yards--1 <"!. Appleyard's b g Paul Moore, by St. Paul—Maggie Moore, 0 years, !!.!) (K. Lnmbessi 1 } ,1 Hawkins' eh g Flying Camp, aged, 10.0 (F. Flynn) 2 r ) W- Cleaver's li m Ju Jitsu, 4 years, f1.2 (E- Cleaver) 3 Also started: -i Otter 11.0 (S. Reid), 0 Veto 10.5 (A. Ward), S Speedwell Mac !).!) (B. Clarke), 7 Ratana 9.7 (A. McPonald), 1 Sail Home il.O (Henderson), 9 E.-pionage 0 4 inc- 41b over (Croot). Winner trained by J. Fryer. When <m tapes gifted Flying Camp took up the running, and had Otter and Sail Home as his nearest attendants as they jumped the first fence. There was no change as they ran past the stand, hut Paul Moore had run into fourth place, and Espionaga had tailed off. Flying Camp was just clear of Sail Home, Otter, and Paul Moore running along the back, but a bad jump put Sail Home out of the df.ngerous division. Paul Moore pascd Otter before turning for home, and at the distance threw out a challenge to Flying Camp. A great race home resulted in Paul Moore winning by half a length from Flying Camp, with .Tii Jitsu, who just headed Otter on the post, three lengths away third. Then came Speedwell Mac, Sail Home, Ratana, and Veto. Time, 2min. 53 2-ssec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of ICO

sovs- second 25 sovs-, and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. ■ ■ ' ■ ' 3 ft. Larcomb's br g Royal Chef, by / Coronet—Cuisine, ('. years, 7.10 (H. ,' Young) '. 7 1 1 Mrs. ¥.. Co/Tev's br ra Gaycium, aged 8.(1 (R. Bagby) t 2 0 1. Sead's b g Bon d'Or, 4 years, 7.10 (C. Emerson) t Also started: 4 Interlude 7.13 inc. 4lb over (11. Grav), 5 Roekfield 7.8 (G. Clarke), 6 Coropett 7.7 (G- Young), 7 Silver Webb G.I2J inc. sJlb over (Of. K. McDonnell). Winner trained by 0. Cox. Interlude and Royal Chef were quickest into their stride, Silver Webb losing a couple of lengths. At the end of a furlong Royal Chef had headed Interlude, and Bon d'Or and Gaycium were lying next. Interlude dropped back before reaching the turn, and Gaycium and Bon d'Or mad." ntrenuoiu efforts to overhaul the leader. Royal Chef was not to be denied, however, and, running on. strongly, won by a length' and a half from Gaycium and Bon d'Or, whom the iudge could not separate- Then came Interlude, Roekfield, Silver Webb, and Coropett. Time, lmin. 1 3 ssecFOURTH TARANAKT STAKES, of 500 sovs-, second 10(i sovs., and third 50 sovs. from the stakes. Weight for age. Six furlongs. I T IT. Lowry's eh c Finmark, by Finland—Warscare, 2 years, 7-5 (R. Baghy, 1 I G. L. Stead's br g Koesian, by Kowerewere, 5 years, 8,11 (C Emerson) 2 Winer bred by owner and trained by F..' Davis. The only starters. Koesian, on the rails, gained a length's advantage at the) i start, but Finmark began to close up '■ at the end of a furiong. Four furlongs from home the pair were abreast, but, Finmark had a slight advantage as they swung into the straight. Koesian, under ' punishment, drew up at the distance, and the colt 'nail t& \>r .-idden out to win ] an interesting race by a bare neck- ' Time, lmin.' Usee. WINNERS OF TARAN'AKI STAKE?. ] Previous winners of the TaranaU < Stakes are:-1015, Sir Geo. Clifford's . Flying Start. 2 years, 7-7, time 1.15; 101(1, Mr. G. 1). Greenwood's Einperador, (1 years, 90, time 1.144-5; 1917, Mr T. H. I.owrv's Estland. 2 vears»'B-9, tin-o 113 3-5. "

OMATA HACK HANDICAP, f 110 sovs . second la sovs., and (bird 5 sovs. Irom-the stakes Six furlong*. 2 P Johnson's 1) m Movement, by Advance—Officer mare, 6 years, 9.5 (J. O'Shea) ' 1 0 P<. T. Bennett's |i m Munition, (i years;, 7.8 (15. "Morris) 2 1 W. I.ile's br m Cora Ura, 5 years, 5.5 (11. Gray) '. 3 Also started: 3 Maf.tv 8.11 (G. Clarke), (i Persia 87 . (L. Noddcr), S White Hanger 7.8-/ inc. l%lb over (C. Emerson), 7 Royal Park 7.S inc. 311 i over (11. Young), 5 Nemaline 7.1 allow. 51b (Pi. Bagby), 4 Ritasea 0.13 allow. 51b (L, Morris), 11 Camniy 7.4 inc Gib over (J, Patterson), 10 Whakamoa (1.12 (G. Young). Winner trained by owner Munition caused considerable <V?!ay at tha post, but when the tapes lifted s!.e rushed to the front, and at the -.yn-i of a furlong was attended hy Pergola, Royal Park, and Cora Ora. Munition and Pergola were still flattering their supporters as they came to the straight, the field closing up. Munition was the first to straighten up, and Movement and Cora Ora singled' themselves out from the nick. Movement came with t rattle frorn the distance, and catching Munition over the last half furlong, won nicely by half a length. Cora Ora was li couple of lengths awav, third, and the next to finish were R ;i " c;i, Nemaline, and White Ranger, '1...... lrain. 14 4-5 secPA*UL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs., second 30 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from the stakes, 1 G. L. Stead's b li Wishful, by Boniform—'Drought, 5 years, 8.11 (C. Emerson) 1 5 W- J. Bowman's gr g White Blaze, aged. 0.12 (L, Morris) 2 3 E. Alison's blk m Housewife, 5 years 7.9 (G. Clarke) ..' 3 Also started: 4 Toa Tere 9.0 (H. Gray). 2 Dingle 8.1 (H. Young), fi Paraoa 7.11 (B. D?eley), 7 Iceberg 7.0 (Bagby). Winner bred by owner and trained by R. O'Donnell). The eight starters went oft to a splendid start, Wishful going to the front, and passing the stand the favorite waß just clear of Dingle, Toa Tere, and White Blaze, who were racing abreast. Wishful was well clear at the old six furlongs post, Wliite Blaze, Toa Tere, and Dingle following. Along the back Toa 'Per? ran into second place, hut White Blaze displaced him before turning for home. Wishful came into the straight two lengths clear of White Blaze, and won without the whip by three-quarters of a length. Housewife ran past the others in the run home, and gained third money two and a half lengths away. Iceberg was close up fourth, followed by Paraoa, Dingle, and Toa Tere. Time lmin. oosec '

KAWAU HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs., second 15 sovs., and third 5 sovs. from thi stakes. One mile and 110 yards. 3 G. H. Gibson's ch g Henry Clay, by Signor—Amai, 5 years,' 8.0 (B. Deeley) j 1 W. G. Emeny's ch h Paddington Green, 4 years. 9.8 (H. Gray) . 2 5 Goodwin and Alexander's 7> in Winning Shot, 4 years, 7.4 (C. Reed) .. 3 Also started: 2 Lady Beaufort 8.13 (J O'Shea), 4 Clavis 8.3 (D. Anderson) 6 Thrace 711 allow. 51b (W. Ay res) 8 Compel 7.5 allow. 51b (L. Morris).' 9 Royal Park 7.7'/. inc. 2Mb over. (H Young), 7 Trombone 7.0 (R. Bagby). Winner trained by C. Jackson). Another good start saw Compel aiid Royal Park in front of a bunched lot passing the stand, Thrace b?ing in tlie rear. Winning Shot ran to the front four furlongs from home, and before reaching the turn Henry Clay and Paddington Green had run into handy positions. Henry Clay headed winning Shot as they straightened" up lot the rim the straight, and Paddington Green came fast under the whip. Henry Clay held liis own to tha post, beating Paddington Green by a length. Winning Shot was two lengths away, and the next to finish were Clavis and Lady Beaufort. * Time, lmin. 49 4-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 130 govs-, second 20 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 2 P, -Selwood's b g Volo, (by Husband man—Beautiful Star, 4 years, 8.2 (H. Young) ' j 3 E. George's b m Madam Ristori, 5 years, 7.12$ inc. 2Mb over. (H. Gray) 2 I. Goring Johnston's br g Nvstad, 4 years, 9.0 (G. Clarke) ....'.....!.. 3 Also started: 1 Gaycium 8.3 allow- 51b (Bagby), 4 Lord Kenilworth 82 (C. Emerson), 6 Cheddar 8.2 allow. 51b (W. Ayres), 7 Interlude 7.4 allow. 51b (L. Morris). Winner trained by T. Pine. All moved off together and ran bunched for a furlong, Gaycium, Volo, and Madam Ristori being prominent. The latter lost her position along the back,

end just before turning for home Gaycium, Volo, and Nystad were flatteriii" their supporters. Madam Ristori' then came fast, hut was blocked on the turn. Volo easily settled Gaycium. but had to be ridden out to win by half a length from Madam Ristori, who came n«'ain Nystad was a similar distance away third and Gaycium was fourth Time lmin. 14 3-ssec URENUI ELECTRIC HACK, of 100 sovs., second 10 sovs., and third 5 sovs. from the stakes- Five furlongs. 9 A. Alexander's br m Huzza, by Hus-bandman-Shedden Park, 5 years. 87 (C Brown) , 3 7. Goring Johnston's ch g Turpinite', 4 years, 8.7 (G. Clarke) ... 0 " I ' B , br m Kano ' ;i y ears .' 8-7 " (J. O'Shea) ' „ Also started: 4 Black Mark 8.7 m rc-ung), 0 Perfect Day 8 7 (L vWmL . ' £ Reopai 8.7 (C (D- Anderson), 1 Genskus 8 7 (Gold £4 f ?'■» V (J. Patterson; '' *""*"» Winner trained by W. Mantle. '- Firelcss behaved badly at the post and was left, '.he rest going off on even terms. Piano's colors were at once prominent, and her nearest attendants as they came to the straight were Miss Ora, Genskus, and Huzza. The lastnamed took the lead at the distance, but had to do her best to win hy Ivilf a length from Turpinite. who finislied very fast:. Piano was half a length further hack, and then came Perfect Day and Coronita. Time, lmin. 3 2-ssec. U. your throat is sore and irritable »»kl-«i6ZOL; it will give you relief.

3ISBORXE MEETING By Telegraph.—Press Association. Gisborne, Last Night. Tile Gihborui' Racing Club's summer meeting opened today ill beautiful weather and with a large attendance. The tolalisator handled. ,-Cl(i,32(i, compared with £l3 899 for the first day last vejir. Results: HURDLES.—3 Kohinahina (McKin--11011) 1, 1 Master Tinii 2, 4 Toki 3. Also started: 2 Con, 2 Nieomar. Won by eight lengths, "three lengths separating the next- Time, 2min. 48sec. TEIIAPARA HACK.—4 Multive (Porter) 1, (i Hvlanii 2, 3 Glucian 3. Also ran: 1 Vermillion, 2 Platoon, 5 Black Lace. 7 Mania, S Bombardoss, 9 Torchlight, 10 Multiplane. 11 Sir Multifld, 12 Mysterious Prince. Won by a length, two lengths between the next. Time, lmin. 29sec. FLYING HANDICAP.-2 Hara (H. Watson) 1, 4 Hyttus 2, 1 Gazique 3. Also ran: 3 Rewanga, 5 Carlysian. Won by a head. Time, lmin. 142-ssec. ■MAIDEN SCURRY.—I Actifid (Watpon) 1, 2 Principal Lady 2, 3 Marcnga 3. Also ran: 4 High Degree. 5 Taleteller, G Shoo Fly, 7 Punga, S Broadway, 19 Xgawanui, 10 Pavilion, 11 Bay Ethel. Won by two lengths, the same distance between the next. Time, 49 3-ssee. GISBORNE CUP.—I Cleft (Watson) 1, 3 Ladogeur 2, 1 Pnrseflllcr 3. Also ran: 1 Trials, 4 Cynic, 7 Hythread, (i Colonado. Pursefiller and Cleft got away with the lead and maintained this position till the distance, when Ladogeur put in a belated run and secured second position. Won by two lengths, the same distance separating the third horse. Hythread was fourth. Time, 2min. 81-5 sec. WELTER.—S Sarah Grand (E. Manson) 1, 2 Master Iney 2, 2 Rlackal! (coupled with Iney) 3. Also ran: 1 Zeus, 1 Flash Lady, Glucian, « Castalia, J Phosphorus, 8 Anldfcna. Won >by a length, a nose separating second and third. Time, lmin. 431-ss<?c.

RAILWAY HACK.-9 Lady Gazeley (Dillamorc) 1, 7 Orawia 2, 4 Gold Shot 3. Also ran: 1 Lady- Kilworth, 2 Actifld. 3 Pao, 5 Black' Lace, 0 Woodrow, 8 Metallum, 10 Con, 11 Formaline. Won by a head each way. Time, lmin. 2 2-5 sec.' PARK HANDICAP.—I Gazique (Dwy. or) 1, 4 Carlatour 2. 7 Downham *3. Also ran: 2 Multifual, 3 Lord Ainslic, 5 Tavistock, fi Mistic. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin. 142-ssec. '

EGMONT WEIGHTS. The following weights have been declared by Mr. H. Coyle for the Egmont Racing Club: OPAWA HURDLES, one mile and three-quarters.—Styrix, Portland Lady 11.12, Arlington 11.1, Collector, Miss Sation, Parawanui 10.8, Otter 10.4, Nieomar, Mattock, Flying Camp 10.2, Calais 9.11, Deeside 9.7, Paparess 9.4, Foeman 9.2, Speedwell Mae, Ratana, Polthogue, Blue Thread, Sail Home 9.0. FLYING HANDICAP (six furlongs).— Egypt 9.4, Koesian 8.11, Impediment 8.10, Inah B.S, Vagabond 8.4, Nystad 5.3, Glenroy 8.0, Hyginas 7.13, Housewife 7.12, Tree Lucerne, Avon Park 7.10, Gayeium, Black Ada 7.7, Movement 7.6, Turangapito, Lord Kenilworth 7.3, Madam Ristori 7.2, Sheila 7.0, Astor 6.12, Mascot 6.10, Bon d'Or, Interlude, Coropet, Mattv Rockfield C.7. ■ y ' MERE MERE HANDICAP (five fur-longs).-Royal Chef 9.8, Paddington Green 8.0, Lough Ennel 9.0, Bon d'Or 8.12, Robur, Bellacity 8.10, Pergola 8.5, The Dodger 8.2, Ma'rqueteur 8.1, Munition 7.13, Rawakore 7.12, Melita 7.9, Turpinite 7.4, Silver Webb 7.3, Staccato, Romance, Piano 7.2, Nemaline, Revenue, Lake Eel, Gloam. Kaimanawanui, Fireless, Jane Douglas, Key, Coronita, Lady Reo, Crystal Palace, Genskus, Oika, Ibex, Miss Ora, Awarua, Anserine, Black Mark 7.0. EGMONT CUP (one mile and a half). -Chortle 9.5, Estland 8.13, Wishful 8.12, Nobleman 8.10, Toa Tere 8.6, Mullingar 8.3, Impediment 8.0, Miss De Val 711 Mnlticipal, Vagabond 7.9, Dingle 7 7 PalT*A I IT^ He "' Lord Keniiworth 7.0, Meltchikofl 0.12, Iceberg 0,9 White Blaze, Mascot, Alteration, Henry Clav Lady Beaufort 6.7. *' WAIPAPU HACK (seven furlon»s) Movement 9.13, Lough Ennel S.l3,°Lady Beaufort 8.11, Robur, Bellacity 8 10 Matty, Henry Clay 8.9, Cora Ora 8.0,' Cello 8.0, Pierrot 8.4, Pergola, .Hastie 8.3, Clavis, Marqueteur 8.1, Lady Mylchreest Signorella 8.0, Munition, Beaufort 7 9 Thrace 7.7, White Ranger, Winning Shot 7.5, Compel, Royal Park, Turpinite 7 3 Cymro, Revenue, Reopai, Hushlad, Perfect Day, Primato, Tiranga, Trombone WHAREROA WELTER (seven fur-longs).-Glenroy, Meltchikoff, Volo 9 7 White Blaze 9.5, Hushman 9.3, Iceberg! 9.1, Paddington Green, Cheddar, King Chiara 9.0, Glorify 8.13, George 8.12 ColoS^Vi} 1 ' *7° Ciltim 8 »> Veto, Astor! oti^l 0 ' 1 ;m , n i n ? t » Thrace > Ju Jitau > Cora Ora, Hushabye 8.0. WANGANUI WEIGHTS The weights for the Wanganui autumn meeting have been declared by Mr II Coyle as follow: J STEWARDS' HANDICAP l\ mile 110 yards (.-Sweet Square Deal 8.9, Gang Awa', Seadown Fionnuala Crowhurst 7.9, Elocution 7.8, Sweet Tipperary, Housewife, Volo 7.<, fressida 7.5, Potentiality"7.4, Lord rT 7oK U ' Cheddar > Haddington Gieen 7.2, Prmce Delaware 7.1, Glorify George, Colorado, Probation, Tree Lucerne 7.0 Mascot 0.10, Astor, Rockfield, lhrace Sir Wallace, Zola, Cora Ora, Missouri, Otter Victoris 0 7 PETRE HACK HANDICAP (six fur-longs).-Lough Ennel 9.0, Bon d*Or 812 Robur 8.10, Matty 8.9, Pergola, Hastie 8.4 Marquetenr 8.1, Endure, Munition 7.11, Association 7.10, Fabisco 7.9, White Ranger 7.5, Turpinite, Royal Park 7 3, Silver and Black 7.2, Nemaline, Piano, Black Mark, Zela, Street Singer, Genskus, War Scot, Ibex, Dasher Boy, Livland Exclusive, Engari, Reopai, Miss Ora, Anitra, Anserine, War Star, Little Ann, Awarua, Renounce, Oika 7 0 WESTMERE HANDICAP HURDLES (2 milesJ.-Sir Fisher 11.6, Styrax 11.3, Sir Solo 11.1, Portland Lady'll.o, Arlington 10.5, Marton, Glendalough 10.2, Collector, Miss Sation 9.12, Want, Parawanui 9.8, Mattock 9.0, Deeside, Ratana, hail Home, Polthogue 9 0 WANGANUI CUP (one mile and threequarters).— SasanofV, Menelaus 9.0, Wishnil 8.8, Nobleman 8.0,' Client, Adjutant «.». Toa Tere 8.2, Mullingar 8.1, Polyclamon 8.0, Devotion 7.9, Impediment, Cynic, Snub 7.8, Almo 7.0, Mnlticipal 7 4 Dingle 7.3, Paraoa 11.13, Housewife, Lord Kenilworth 0.11, Tressida O.ld, Colorado 0.9, Master Moutoa, Whakahoki, White Blaze Mascot, Midnight Star, Lady Beaufort 0,7. '

JUVENILE HANDICAP (five fur-; longs).—Chimera 9.8, Gamecock 9.2, Bag- j dad, Coolpan 8.11, Silver Link 8.9, Lovesick 8.5, Torfreda 7.12, Bayberry 7.7, Missouri 7.4," Desire. 7.3, Street Singer 7.2, Toa R-orc, Staccato, Piano, Gloam, Zela 7.0, Philomela 0.13, Dry Up fi.ll, Blended 0.10, Probity, Gipsy Gold, Tit Willow, Oratress, Chantry 0.7. WIKITOA HACK HANDICAP (1 mile 110 yards).—Silver Tongue 9.4, Quinu's Post, Lady Beaufort 8.11, Henry Clay 8.9, Bon d'Or, Matty 8.8, Arrowtield 8.5, ] Pergola, Cora Ora 8.2, Cooing 8.1, Mar(iiieteur, Lady Mylchreest, Signorella 7.13, Sileiius 7.11, Dusky Eve 7.10, Vnseovia 7.9, Fabisco, Elevate, Beaufort 7.8, Thrace, Retard, First Line 7.7, Munition 7.0, Winning Shot 7.5, Compel, Royal Park 7.3, Reparation, Livland, Maorilander, All Over, War Loan, Dasher Bov 7.0. ' PLYING HANDICAP (six furlongs).Po'rm Up 9.0, Croesus 9.5, Nanna 8.12, Wrestler 8.7, Koesian 8.3, Impediment 8.2, Lingerie, Inah 8.0, Fionnuala, Moutoa Queen 7.12, Waimatoa 7.11, Nystad 7.9, Mohawk, Astrophel 7.7, Hyginas 7.5, Housewife, Crowhurst; 7.4, Hushman 7.3, Tree Lucerne, Avon Park 7.2, Potentiality 7.0, Gaycium (1.13, Turangapito, Lord Kenilworth, Hupana, Paddington Green 6.9, Bagdad, Robur, Coropet, Rockfield C.7.