SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 February 1918, Page 7

SPORTING.

EGMONT SUMMER MEETING. FIRST DAY. Perfect summery weather favored the Egmont Racing Club for the opening of the summer meeting yesterday, and the attendance was the largest in the history of the club. The lawns and enclosures were beautifully fresh and green, and the (lower beds were a mass of color, showing the good attention given to the appointments by the club's caretaker, Mr. Alf. Morse. The racing traek was in good order, and fast times were recorded throughout the day. The hurdle race, one mile and three-quarters, was run in 3min 15sec; the Egmont Stakes, six furlongs, in lmin 132-6 eec; and the Egmont Cup, one mile and a half, in 2min 34 2-ssec. Mr. O'Connor did the starting in his usual first-class style, and Mr. Hartgill filled the judge's box to everybody's satisfaction. The handicappcr, Mr H. Coyle, scored a distinct success, his adjustments being productive of keen racing and close finishes. The victory of Chortle in the Cup was deservedly popular, the big horse carrying his 9.5 to the front in great style. Both horse and rider received a hearty greeting on returning to scale. One protest wis entered during the day. That was against Ju Jitsu, winner of the Ladies' Purse, it being alleged that her rider, E. Cleaver, was not eligible to hold a gentleman rider's license. After taking evidence, the judicial committee dismissed the protest, and ordered the deposit ( £2) to be forfeited. The Jlawera Citizens' Band supplied excellent music, and the catering was up to the Duatin standard. Results:

' OHAWE HURDLES, of 175 sovs; second horse 25 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and three-quarters: 4 J. S. Adams' chg Arlington, by Signalman—Nell Gwynne, aged, 11.1 (Henderson) ■" ■•• • 1 9 L, Pepperill'a b g Otter, aged, 10.4 (K. Lambess) 2 5 G. Penfold's brg Parewanui, aged, 10.8 (F.Flynn) 3

Also started: 6 Styrax, 11.12 (L. Traill); 1 Portland Lady, 11.12 (H. Burt); 2 Collector, 10.8 (S. Reid); 3 Mattock, 10.2 (A. McDonald); 7 Deeside, 9.7 (A. Ward); 8 Polthogue, 9.0 (E. Croot). Winner trained by owner. Otter broke the line, and led Parewanui and Arlington over the first fence. The order was unchanged as they came into the straight, and passing the stand Parewanui joined Otter, only to fall back again through faulty jumping. At the sixfurlong post Arlington ran into second place, but along the back Otter was still well clear. Arlington drew up to Otter at the home bend, and led over the last fence, winning a good race by threequarters of a length. Parewanui was half a dozen lengths away third, and then followed Collector, Portland Lady and Mattock. Time, 3min 15sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; second horse 35sovs, and third 15 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. 1 E. H. Baracq's chf Impediment, hy Demosthenes—Kautuku, 3 years, 8.10 (R. Reed) 1 C E. George's bm Madam Ristori, u years, 7.2, car. 7.5 (C. Browne) .... 2 4 .r. Goring Johnston's brg Nystad, 4 years, 8.3 (G. Clarke) 3

8 Avon .Park 7.10, (K. Lambess), 3 Gay'cium, 7.7, car. 7.8 (H. Young); 2 Turangapito, 7.3 (M. McCwten), 5 Bon d'Or, 0.7 (A. Tinker); 7 Ooropet, 0.7 (L. Morris) also etarted. Winner trained by J. Walker. Avon Park and Impediment were first away, but the favorite soon got her head in front, and along the back was showing the way to Avon Park and Gayeiiym, with Turangapito and Nystad a long way back. Impediment hud the race won at the turn, and, stalling off challenges by Madam Ristori and Hystad, who finished fast, won by a length. Madam Ristori was a oimilar distance in front of Nystad, and the next to finish were Coropet, Turangapito, Gayciura, Bon d'Or and Avon Park. Time, limn 14 2-ssec. MEREMERE HACK FLAT, of 120 soya, second horse 15 sovs, and third 5 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs. 0 J. McKean's br f Piano, by Hymettus —Paeon, 3 years, 7.2 (L. Morris) .. 1 5 R. E. Laurent's br f Staccato, 3 yrs, 7.2 (C. Reed) 2 3 W. Raleigh's blk m Rawakore, 4 yrs., 7.12 (F. Johnson) 3 - Pergola, 8.5 (C. Price); 1 Munition, 7.13 (B. Morris); 4 Turpinitc, 7.4, car. 7.5 (G. Clarke); 9 Silver Webb, 7.3 (H. Watson); 7 Nemaline, 7.0 (M. McCarteh); 11 Lake Eel, 7.0 (F. Cook); 13 Gloam (N. McDonnell); 8 Kaimanawanui, 7.0 (W. Ayres); 12 Jane Douglas, 7.0 (A. Tinker); and Miss Ora, 7.0, car. 7.5 (C. Browne) also started. Winner bred by the late Hon. J. D. Ormond, and trained by P. Johnson. Piano broke the line, but Staccato assumed command quickly, and led Silver Webb, Piano, Turpinite and Rawakore to the turn. Staccato looked a winner at the distance, but Piano came strongly under pressure, and beat the Husbandman filly by a neck. Rawakore was a neck away third, followed by Turpinite, Munition and Kaimanawanui. Time, lmki 22-ssec.

EGMONT CUP HANDICAP, of 600 sovs., secoud 75 sovs., und third 25 sovs. from the stakes. Ouc mile and a half. 2 A E Williams' br g Chortle, by ■Multifid—Amusement, aged, 9.5 (S. Eeidl 1 5 I\ Selwood's br g Dingle, 0 years, 7.7 <!• Clarke) 2 3 G. L. Stead's b h Wishful, 3 yews, 812 (H. Gray) 3 Also started: 1 Nobleman 8.10 (H. Young), 4 White Blaze 6.7 (L- Morris), 6 Henry Clay 6.7, ear. 6.11 (M- McCarWinner trained by J. H. Jefferd. The field gave no trouble, and Mr. O'Connor Bent them on their journey in a good line. Chortle and Nobleman were the first to find their feet, tmt were steadied, and Wishful led into the. straight. Passing the stand Wishful was a length and a half in front of Nobleman, White Blaze and Henry Clay, who were abreast, with Dingle and Chortle a couple of '»ngths further back. At six furlongs Wishful was still clear of Nohleman. with the rest handv Nobleman got up on the rails at the five furlong jK>st and joined Wishful. The pair came into the straight together, with Dingle V>ming fast, and Chortle still last. Nobleman was under the whip at the distance, tout was quickly beaten, leaving Wishful in front of Dingle and White Rhw. Then Chortle put in his claim, and, with a ?nagnifieent run, passed his opponents as if thov were hacks, and won easily by a good two lengths from Dinsle, who stayed on better than Wish-

fui, whom lie beat by a length, for second money. White Blaze was erase up fourth, ant'. Pinery Clay and Nobleman (easing up) came home in that order. Time, 2min, 34 2-Ssec. LADIES' PURSE, of 100 soys., second 15 sovs., and third 5 sova. from the stakes. Weight 10.7. Eight and a half furlongs. 2 Mr. J. Cleaver's Ju Jitsu, by Guianforte—lseult, 4 years (E. Cleaver) 1 3 McDonald Bros.' br g Trombone, 5 years (F. Anstis) 2 10 A- J. Davey's b g Self Alliance, 4 years (Davcy) 3

Also started: 9 Lupinite (R. Gaisford), 111 Anita (J. Gaisford), 4 Trench Wheel (Fowler), 1 Winning Shot (Clout), 14 Kemra (E. Short), 12 Gourmand, car. 10.10 (Nieholls), 8 Cordon (Marchant), 5 Gaekwar (E.' Watson), C Reparation (J Crook), 13 The Ranch (Curtain), 7 Warmth (Desmond). Winner trained by J. Cleaver. After considerable delay owing to the fractiousness of Lupinite and Beveral others, the big field of foi.iteen got away in good order. Passing the stand Trombone and Ju Jitsu were in front, but at six furlongs Trombone's nearest attendants were Kemra, Ju Jitsu. and Winning Shot- Four furlongs from home Winning Shot ran up to Trombone, and Kemra dropped right back. Trombone led into the 'straight from Ju Jitsu and Self Alliance, and a slashing race home saw Ju Jitsu wear Trombone down and win by a length. Self Alliance was half a length awav third, and then came Warmth and Reparation, with the rest strung out. Time, lmin. 52 2-ssec. EGMONT STAKES, of 500 bovs., Becond 70 sovs., and third Si? suvs. from the stakes. Weight for age. Six furlongs. 1 T. H. Lowry's cU c Finmark, by Finland—Waracare, 2 years, 7.7 (R. Reed) 1 2 E. Short's b g Demos, by Demosthenes—Jeanne ©'Arc, 2 years, 7.0 (L, Morris) 2

3 W. Duncan's b c Acre, by Linacre— Miss Arlington, 3 years, 8.12 (C. Price) 3 Winner bred by owner and trained by I". Davis. The only starters. The trio dashed off on even terms, and Demos at once went to the front and set a solid pace- Passing tho fivo furlong post Demos was a length clear of Acre and Finmark, who were together, but in the next furlong Finmark improved his position, and was up with Demos turning for home. The pair raced abreast to within fifty yards t of the post, where Finmark forged ahead and won by half a length, Demos beating Acre by a length and a half. Time, lmin. 132-ssec. WAIPAPA HACK FLAT, of 120 sovs., second 15 sovs., and third 6 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs. I J- Harle's b in Robur, by Rokeby— Teacup, 4 years, 8.10 (B- Deeley) .. 1 G Cullimtne and O'Reilly's b g Signorella, 4 years, 8.0 (H. Young) 2 II D. King's iblk g White Ranger, 6 years, 7-5 (H. Watson) 3 Also started: 3 Movement 913 (J. O'.Shea), 4 Matty 8.9 (W. Young), 5 Cora Ora SO (H. Gray), 2 Cello 8.6 (M. McCarten), 8 Clavis 8.1 (Henderson), 9 Marqucteur 8.1 (E. Reed),' 10 Compel 73 (L. Morris), 7 Royal Park 7.3, car. 7.5 (C. Browne), 13 Perfect Day 7.0, 1 car- 7-2 (F. Johnson), 12 Tiranga 70, car. 7.3$ (B. Morris |.

Winner trained by R. Barlow. Tiranga and Cello were first away end led along the back. White Ranger ran paat them three furlongs from home, and Ro'biir and Signorells. came fast. Robur was in command at tho distance, and coining o;i full of running, won easily by two lengths from Signorclla, who was a similar distance in front of White Ranger- Then came Movement, Cello, and Royel Park- Time, lmin. 292-Ssec. WHARBSOA WELTER, of 200 sovs., second 25 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs. 12 Clout Bros.' br g Hushman, by Husbandman—Generosity, 5 years, t1.3 (L. Nodder) 1 3 J Casserley's ib g Revocation, 0 years, 8.11 (G. Clarke) 2 1 R- A. McKenzie's ch g Glorify, (i years, 813, car. 9.0 (R. Hatch) .... 3 Also started: 1 Glenroy 9.7 (B. Deeley), 6 Volo 97 (S. Reid), 8 Paddington Grfeen 9.0 (W. Young), 2 Cheddar 90 (H. Gray), 5 George 5.12 (H. Young), 10 Colorado 8.11 (A. McDonald), 11 Astor B.G (J. O'Shea), -1 Zola 82 (W. Price), 9 Arrowfield 80 (C. Price). Volo and Hushman were first away, the former dropping back after going three furlongs. Hushman led Astor and Revocation to tho straight. The former stalled off a challenge by Revocation, winning by three-quarters' of a length, there being half a length between the second and third horses. Astor, Cheddar and Zola were next. The winner paid the best price of the day. Time, lmin. 29sec

Tlie totalisator handled £29,033, against £23,010 10s last year. TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCESHawera, Last Night. Egmont acceptances for the second day I are: OKATAWA HURDLES. - Arlington 11.13, Portland Lady 11.7,. Otter, Parawanui 10.6. Flying Camp 10.4, Zetes 10 0. Paul Moore, Calais 9.11. Ratana 9 0. WAIMATE HANDlCAP—lmpediment 97, Acre 8.12, Madam Ristori 7-0, Black Ada 7.8, Revocation 7.7, Gayeium, Movement 7.C. Turangapito 7.1", Astor 611, Coropet, Matty, Zola 6.7. FARMERS' 'PLATE—Mattock, Huzza, -Tu Jitsu 11.7, Compel, Royal Park, Trombone 110, Self Alliance 10.11. Waioture 10.9, Warmth, Cordon, Lupinite, Lake Eel. Gaekwar, Reparation 107. ATKINSON MEMORIAL STAKES— Tnpediment 8.9, Paraoa 7.5, Volo 7.0, Alteration. Ladv Beaufort, Cora Ora 67 MAIDEN HACK SCURRY (weight 87) —Anitra, All Over, Kaimanawamii, Winning Shot, Mangatua. Applaud, <Vnro, Kemra. Jane Douglas, Coronita. Key, Crystal 'Palace. Tempo, Turpinitc, Lipton, Hoopline. Black Mark, Ibex, Nemalinf. Oika. Genskiis, Staccato. HAWERA iSTAKES —Estland 9.1. Nrstad »e, Koesian 8.11, Arrowfiohl 8.2. TV AH A -HACK TTANTWAP-Movrmenr "Jl, Matty 87. Sifmorolla 8.5, .Pergola s -2. Rawakore 80. Munition 7.10. White Panw r 7/7. Winning Shot 7.3, Royal Pi"*. Trombone. Tirnnsra 7.0. NORMANBV WET/TFR.—Olorifv Teebore 9(1. Cheddar 8.12, Paddington' Green '■TV Georee 88. Colorado 8.7. Hcmr C'« S.S, Cello 8.0. REST?RT GOLD'S ENGAGEMENT 1 -: Anntralian-N' r/ Gn>-lr -\iwi;'nt'"in.' j Hweived ,FeK 13. 8.10 p.m.. I Melbourne, Feb. 13. Desert Gold's engoffiments are; 8$

George's Stakes, 'Futurity Stakes. Essendon Stakes, C- M. Llovd Stakes,' Governor's Plate, and 0. B. Fisher Plate. NOTES ON SECOND DAY. (By "Moturoa"). Acceptances for tho ttecond day are very fair. Six remain in the Atkinson Memorial. Impediment ia well treated with 8.9, and Volo, who had r. bad run on the first day, will find many friends with 7.0. There are 12 acceptors in the Waimate Handicap, including Acre, who rah well in the Egmont Stakes yesterday, and Movement, who may bo expected to race better under a lighter scale of weight. Only four remain in the Hawer:\ Stakes. Estland, v/ho is slightly *>-*» will probably start a hot iavcrito. The Hurdles have attracted a good fbld, and Plying Camp and Parewanui should both have a fair run over the mile aud u. half distahce. In the Welter, Glorify may get a better passage than on the first day, and local punters will probably fancy Iceberg as well. A field of 22 remain in the Scurry, in-luding Turpin-i iie, who ran well yesterday. Tempo, a maiden from Wanganui, is aleo well spoken of. The Farmers' Plate should be well contested, Mattock and Huzza probably being a cut above the others.