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Taranaki Daily News, 13 February 1919, Page 7

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THE ECMONT RACES*. A VICTORY FOR GLOAMING. AFTERGLOW WINS THE CUP. The Egmont Racing Club's summer meetiug, which opened at the club's course at Hawera yesterday, promises W be easily the most successful yet held by the club. Favored by flue weather and the prospects of good racing, including another meeting between the two champions—Desert Gold and Gloaming. There was a record attendance, the gate takings being much in excess of last year. On the whole the racing was interesting, fields being very good, and finishes close. Unfortunately the great event of the day —the meeting of the two cracks, Desert Gold and Gloaming—was robbed of most of its interest by a regrettable, but unavoidable, incident, Croesus, the only other starter, falling and interfering with the mare's ehances. The scene as the cracks entered the birdcage was a very I animated one. Croesus was the first to appear, followed by Gloaming, who was sweating profusely and seemed very restless. Desert Gold, who appeared quite at her ease, looked the better for her race in New Plymouth, was given a great reception, which was repeated as Gray brought her down the straight in her preliminary. Morris trotted Croesus, whilst Deeley led Gloaming past the stand. Gloaming had the inside running, and Desert Gold the outer. The race was just about half way through, and matters about to become interesting—Gloaming being in the lead, and Desert Gold about to make her run—when Croesus unfortunately fell, nearly bringing down the favorite —Desert Gold, who lost several lengths, and thereafter the race was robbed of all interest, Gloaming winning comfortably by three lengths, and the race taking a second longer than at New Plymouth last week. Both horses were given a great reception. An enquiry was held afterwards, when evidence was given by the three jockeys. All were agreed that the accident was not caused by interference, Morris stating that his mount's legs seemed to go from under it, whilst H. Gray considered the, occurrence lost him several lengths. Some of the stewards, who visited the scene, gave evidence that the track was in perfect order. Major Neill, a veterinarian, who examined the horse, said that he was bleeding at the nose, a large vessel in the right lung was broken, and in his opinion /this caused the horse to suddenly collapse. The fall did not cause the broken blood vessel. The horse was still bleeding. The trainer's evidence was that the horse had never bled before. The stewards therefore found, in accordance with the evidence, that no blame was attachable to anyone. Added interest will now centre in the meeting of the pair in the Hawera Stakes, run over a mile to-day, as many consider that Gloaming had the worst of the luck at New Plymouth, whereas there is no doubt that Desert Gold had the worst of the run yesterday. There was another mishap during the 'day, Athloue and King's Court coming down during the running of the Mere Mere Hack Flat. King's Court returned to the paddock limping, but neither McCarten nor McCormick was hurt. At the inquiry the latter said that his horse's legs went from under him, and he came down, bringing down Athlone. The verdict was that no blame was attachable to anyone.

Afterglow repeated her New Plymouth performance by winning the Egmont Cup, coming at the right time after being last most of the way. The open sprint was won by Birkenvale, who, it was said, changed hands the previous day for 300 sovs. His new owner, who hails from Palmerston North, and races as C Person, should, therefore, have recouped his outlay, as the horse paid a good price.

Mr. McMahon, stipendiary steward, wa9 present. The totalisator, which was under the control of Mr. O'Callaghan, had a busy day, tlss staff putting through the sum of £33,918 10s, as compared with £29,033 for the corresponding day of last year—an increase of £31)85 10s. Very little money appeared to be shut out, the public making ' '<eir investments comparatively early. The arrangements for the conduct of the gathering were good, Mr. V. B. Stratton (the secretary) haying attended to every detail that helps to ensure smooth running, and he was ably backed up by his stall'. The course and its appointments were in splendid order—a tribute to the care bestowed by the custodian (Mr. A. Morse). The catering, in the hands of Dustin's, Ltd., was of a high standard, whilst Mr. E. Whittle ably controlled the refreshment booth. The Hawera Citizens' Band, under Conductor Gould, played a splendid programme. Mr. Conroy had made arrangements to have the classical event cinematographed, but after the start the machine went out of action. A film of to-day's race will probably be taken. Results:

OHAWE HURDLES, of 185 sovs; second horse 25 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs, from the stake. One mile and a half.

1 Messrs. Slattery and Lile's b g Paraoa, aged, King Rufus—The Boyne, 11.13 (Deerey) 3 Mr. E. George's bm Golden Grafton, aged, Lord Grafton—Golden Eagle, 11.5 (Tutchcu) 2 Mr. If. J. Cameron's cli g Lord Nelson, aged, Signalman-—Horotia, 0.8 (Tinsley)

Also started: 5 Otter, 10.11 (Lorrigan); 4 Simple Sam, 10.1 (Johnson), and Sweet Tipperary, 0.5 (McSweeney). Winner trained by R. Barlow.

All eardc.l started. Paraoa was made favorite, with Lord Nelson next in demand. Paraoa was first to show out from Simple Sam, Otter and Sweet Tipperary. The favorite was steadied, and over the first jump the order was: Simple Sam, Sweet Tipperary, Paraoa and Otter. There was very little change until going out of the straight the first time, when Sweet Tipperary led from Simple Sam; then came Paraoa and Golden Grafton some distance away. At the back the field closed up, and Paraoa entered the straight in front of Sweet Tipperary, who was soon done with, and stalling off a challenge from Golden Grafton, won by a length, Lord Nelson four lengths further back. Sweet Tipperary was fourth, and Otter last. Time, 3min 38sec.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 300 govs; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs. Six furlongs.

8 Mr. J. Goring-Johnston's bg Birkenvale, 4 years, by Birkenhead Strathspey, 7.12 (R. Reed) 1 2 Mr. Herbert's b f Bo Peep, 3 years, Bezonian—Shepherdess, 5.12 (H. Gray) ; 2 3 Mr. G. Mulrue's br g Tirana, aged, Coronet—Tarina, 7.11 (McDonnell) 3 Albo started: 1 Inai. 8.8 tU Manrf*!;

5 Royal Chef, 7.11 (Nodder); 6 Simonides, 7.10 (Deeley); 7 Movement, 7.0 (McKayJ. Winner trained by S. Reid.

Rawakore was withdrawn, leaving seven to face the barrier. Of these Inah was made a slightly better favorite than 80-Peep, Tirana also being well supported. Simonides was first to'show out from tin even dispatch, but was soon displaced by the little-fancied Birkenvale, who- led at the back from Inah and 80-Peep close up, with Royal Chef and Tirana next. Birkenvale led into the straight, and, going in, won by a length from 80-Peep, Tirana being half a length further back. Simonides was fourth. Time, lmin 14 4-ssce. MERE MERE HACK FLAT, of 150 sovs; second 20 sovs, and third 10 sovs, from stakes. Five furlongs. 2 Mr. C. Elmer's cam Metallum, 4 years, All Black—Winning Post, 7.10 (L.Morris) , 1 1 Mr. Newton King's bg Hallow, 3 years, Hallowmas—White Crane, 8.1 (H. Gray) 2 ! 5 Mr. Walter Raleigh's bg Reopai, 5 years, by Finland—Trebelli, 7.0 (R. Reed) 3 Also started: 3 Some Boy, 7.5 (F. Corbett); 4 Halcyon, 7.2 (Raynor); 11 Sally Rufus, 7.0 (Manson); 9 War Nurse, 7.0 (McDonnell); 12 Ben Bolt, 7.0 (C. Reed); 8 Cheer Up, 7.0 (Campbell); 6 Elevent, 7.0 (F. Cook); 10 Athlone, 7.0 (McCarten) ; 7 Lipton, 7.0 (Dillamore); 13 Torokaha, 7.0 (McLean); 14 King's Court, .7.0 (McCormick). Winner trained by R. Brough. There were three defections, leaving fourteen to face the barrier. Hallow was .made a very hot order, Metallum being next in popular favor. Metallum caused a little delay at the barrier, but the field was dispatched to 'an even start. Cheer Up was momentarilv prominent, but soon gave pls*ce to Metallum, followed by Reopai, War Nurse and Hallow. At the bend Hallow had moved up to third place, and the order into the straight was Metallum, Reopai, Hallow. Gray, on the favorite, put in a challenge, but Metallum gained the post two lengths in the lead, with Reopai two lengths further back third. Ben Bolt was close up, fourth. Time, lmin 2 2-ssec. At the turn into the straight Athlone and King's Court came down, their riders, fortunately, escaping injury. EGMONT CUP, of 600 sovs., second horse 75 sovs. and third 25 sovs. from the stakes; 1J miles. 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b.f. Afterglow, 3 years, by Demosthenes— Sunglow, 7.8 (Deeley) 1 2 Mr. H. M. Campbell's b.g. Dusky Eve, 6 years, by Signor—Swift, 7.10 (McLean) 2 6 Mr. R. Barlow's b.h. Depredation, 6 years, by Campfire—Gosling, 7.11 inc. lib over. (R. Reed) 3 Also started: 4 Rewi Poto, 9.4 (Johnson) ; 7 Ladogeur, 8.1 (B. Morris); 10 Form Up, 7.G (W. Raynor); 3 Alteration, 7.12 inc. 61b over. (H. Gray); 8 Dingle, 7.2 (F. Corlett); 5 Killard 7.0 (L. Morris); 8 Bingham, 6.7 (McDonell). Winner trained by R. J. Mason. The ten carded faced the barrier, and in a heavy betting race Afterglow was made a slightly better favorite than Dusky Eve, with Alteration, Rewi Poto, and Killard well supported in that order. Afterglow was the slowest to move from a good start. Form Up was the first to show out from Dingle and Ladogeur. At the back Ladogeur was on terms with Form Up and that was the order into the straight. Passing the stand the order was unchanged. Leaving the straight Alteration went to the front from Form Up, Dingle, Ladogeur, and Killard, with Afterglow whipping in the field. At the six furlong post Alteration and Ladogeur were together, with Form Up third and Killard fourth. Nearing the home turn Dusky Eve and Afterglow improved their positions, while Rewi Poto moved up on the rails. Alteration and Ladogeur led into the straight from Killard and Dusky Eve. At the distance Afterglow put in a great run and won a fine race by a bare length from Dusky Eve, with Depredation a length and a half away third. Form Up was fourth, then came Ladogeur, Rewi Poto, Killard, Alteration, Bingham, with Dingle last. Time, 2min. 36sec. LADIES' PURSE, of 120 sovs., second horse 15 sovs. and third 5 sovs. from the stakes; weight 10.7. 8 Mr. R. Hicks' b.g. Spinifex, 4 years, by Foremost—Calceolaria (Mr. F. Walker) 1 7 Mr. B. T. Bennett's Khartoum, aged, br King Rufus —Ladv Grafton (Mr. Fowler) " 2 i Mr. J. Tyldesley's b.g. Master Webster, aged,.by Captain Webb —Lakeshell (Mr. Watson) 3 Also started: 3 Applaud (Mr. Clout), 2 Polthogue (Mr. J. Croot), ) Te Toa (Mr. Harris), 9 Simoretta (Mr. Marshall), 5 Monument (Mr. Anstis), I 8 Ngakakanui (J. Morris). Winner trained by J. Brown. Of the nine contestants Te Toa was made favorite, with Polthogue and Applaud well backed. Tc Toa was the first to show out, with Spinifex, Master Webster, and Simoretta close up in that order. At the back Khartoum improved his position. Spinifex went to the front, leading into the straight from Khartoum and Te Toa. In the run home Spinifex maintained the lead and won by two lengths from Khartoum, with Master Webster four lengths away third and Ngakanui fourth. Simoretta was last. Time, lmin. 54sec. EGMONT STAKES, of 500 sovs., second horse 70 sovs. and third horse 30 sovs. out of the stakes; six furlongs. 2 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b.g. Gloaming, 3 vears, by The Welkin—Light, 9.0. (Deelev) 1 1 Mr. T." H. Lowrv's b.m. Desert Gold, aged, by All Black—Aurarius, 9.0 (H. Gray) 2 3 Mr. G. F. Hardy's b.g. Croesus, aged, by Roval Fusilier—Aurarius, 9.0 (Morris) 3 The only starters. Winner trained by R. J. Mason. Desert Gold, who had drawn the outside position, was a better favorite than liloamiiig, who had drawn the rails, Croesus having very little support. Mr. O'Connor despatched the field in good order. After travelling a few chains Croesus and Gloaming were together in the lead, with Desert Gold just behind. Croesus had a slight advantage over Gloaming at the three furlongs post, where Deeley went to the front, ,and Gray was making a run on the favorite when Croesus came down in front of him, nearly bringing the favorite down and causing her to lose several lengths. This threw her hopelessly out of the race, Gloaming winning easily by three lengths. Both winner and loser were given good receptions. Croesus, who came in bleeding at the nose, was' remounted by Morris, who had escaped injury, and rode into third place. Time, Jjmn. 14aec

WAIPAPA HACK FLAT, of 150 sovs., second horse 90 sovs. and>itMr*.lo sovs.; seven furlongs. 3 Mr. J. P. P. Kelly's b.g. Perfect Day, 4 years, by Guianforte—Country Picnic, 8.7 (L. Morris) 1 2 Mr. P. Hoskins' br.g. Tiranga, 5 years, by Coronet—Tarina, 8,9 (Nodder) 2 1 Mr. Herbert's ch.f. Philomela, 3 years, by Bezonian—Philomel, 9.6 (H. Gray) 3 Also started: 5 Royal Park, 9.3 (Deeley) ; 0 Nemaline, 8.2 (H. Heed); i Eajput, 8.0 (C. Price); 9 Primato, 7.10 (Dilkmore); 8 Pomeroy, 7.4 (Corlett); 7 Compel, 7.4 inc. 41b over. (Rayner); 10 Colonel Paul, 7.4 inc. 41b. over. (MeCarten). Winner trained by J. Brown. There were five withdrawals, leaving ten starters. Of these Philomela was made favorite, erarying as much as the next two, Tiranga and Perfect Day. From a good despatch Tiranga quickly assumed the lead, Philomela and Perfect Day being his closest attendants, with Pomeroy next. This was practically the order to the turn for home., where Perfect Day was on terms with the leader, and in a good run home won by half a length, with Philomela two lengths away third. Pomejroy was fourth. Time, lmin. 29sed. WHAREROA WELTER, of 200 sovs., second 25 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes; seven furlongs. 8 Mr. W. G. Emeny's Paddington Green, 5 years, by Flagfall—Polly Perkins, 8.0 (Johnson) 1 1 Mr. Herbert's eh.g. Active, 3 years, by Boniform—Effort, 8.8 (H. Gray) 2 2 Mr. A. Symes' b.g. Hyginas, 5 years, by Hymettus—Paean, 9.6 (L. Morris) 3 Also started: 6 Loyal Arch 9.8 (Deeley), 5 Hushman 9.0 (Nodder), 4 Kiltess 8.10 (Brady), 3 Marqueteur 8.10 (C. Price), 7 Madam Riatori 8.8 (Goldfinch), 9 Veto 8.2 (McCarten). Winner trained by R. Barlowj Dingle, ""'Aim, Bingham, and Hurry Up were defections, leaving nine to face the barrier. In the heaviest betting race of the day Active was made a warm made favorite, carrying as much as the Hyginas. Marqueteur was also heavily supported. Madame Ristori was the first to show out, with Hushman, Hyginas, Active, and Paddington Green close up in that order. At the back Madam Ristori and Hushman were together in the lead, with Active lying handy and Hyginas next, Paddington Green still fifth. This was the order to the straight. Madam Riatori and Hushman were soon done with. Active and Hyginas were fighting out the finish when Paddington Green, galloping very fast, came on the outside from the distance and got up in time to beat the favorite by a head, paying the best price at the day. Hyginas was third a rieok further back, «id Loyal Arch fourth. Time, lmin. 27 4-ssec. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. Hawera, Last Night. The acceptances for the seoond day are as follow: — NORMANBY WELTER, 8% furlongs. —Alteration 9.8, Loyal Arch 9.7, Hyfiims 9.5, Dingle 9.1, Tirana 8.12, Paddington Green 8.11, Kiltess 8.8, Robur 8.8, Bingham 8.2, Veto 8.0, Trombone 8.0, Rajput 8.0. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY, 5 furlongs. —Bisognio, Huipoto, Torokaha, Spreadeagle, Solito, War Nurse, Cotillion, Witeaka, Halcyon, Reopai, Cheer Up, Kareao, Elevant, Ben Bolt, Athlone, Royal Divorce, Cadet, Jutland, Arch Salute, 8.7. INAHA HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs.—First Salute 9.3, Tiranga 8.12, Hallow 8.6, Metallum 8.6, Nemaline 7.13, Primato 7.8, Some Boy 7.0, Colonel Paul 7.0. OKAIAWA HURDLES. 1J miles.— Paraoa 12.13, Crown Pearl 11.10, Otter 815, Polthogue 9.13, Simple Sam 9.12, Sweet Tipperary 9.2, Speedwell Mae 9.2, Master Webster 9.0. WAIMATE HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.— Waimatao 9.1, 80-Peep 8.13, Inah 8.5, Hyginas 8.0, Tirana 7.9, Royal Chef 7.7, Hushman 7.5, Madam Bistori 7.3, Movement 7.3. Rawakore 6.H. FARMERS' PLATE, 1 mile and a distance.-Jiu Jitsu 12.2, Lord Nelson 118 Pomeroy 11.5, Spinifex.' 11.4, Normauby 11.1, White Ranger 11.0, Khartoum 10.12, Compel 10.11, Applaud, Te Toa, Ngakanui, Simoretta, Bona Dea, Monument, Army Service 10.7. ATKINSON MEMORIAL, one. and a quarter miles.-Form Up 7.11, Killard 6.12, Robur 6.9, Marqueteur 6.9. TE KUITI ACCEPTANCES. • The following acceptances have been received for the Te" Kuiti meeting, which takes place on Saturday next*~MAIDEN HANDICAP, Seven furious. -Ohhiewairua 10.6, Golden Petal 8.3, Ohaupo 8.2, Lady Petain, Wnteha 1 Glcnval, Explode, Miss Maxwell, Gold Bird find Tama a Roa 7.7. OTOROHANGA HANDICAP, Five furlongs-King's Armour 9.5, Flying Gowrie 8.12. Duchess Eudorus B.S, Don Patch 8.3, Elyan 7.10, Newlant 7.8, Belt, Sans Gene, Monocrat. Lady Petain, Cambridge, Sol Rost, Knookmore, Tuipo and Whitford Belle 7.5. WELTER HANDICAP, Seven furlon„, —-Hvllus 1011, Mill o' Gowrie 10.5, Lord Keiiilworth 8.9, Alf Delaval 8.2, i Step, Mahzoltov , Empire, Debutante, Master Amans and Signature 8.0. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Five furlongs' -Kin" Abbev 8.5, Gaycium 82, Garryoweii "ind Oliinewairaa 7.10, King's Armour and Queen Abbey 7 0, Taiamai 0.13, Caballcro OS), Gold Bird 6.7. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Six furlongs—Mill 0' Gowrie 8.12, Rcckfield and Kino- Abbey 3.2, Gaycium 8.0, Garryowen and Corregidor 78, Winning Shot and Alt. Delaval 7.2, Queen Abbey 612. TE KUITI CUP. Oue mile and a quarter.—Killard 7.11, Windorah 7.9, Royal Irish 78, Housewife 7.5, Munstor 7.0! Analogue 6.8, Empire 67. HURDLES HANDICAP—One. mile and a half.-Mahzotov 11.5, Carbiness 1012, Plcnipotent 10.8, Calais 10.3, Signature and Lady Lyddite 9.11, Grey Opal, Miss Maxwell, Totara Jack and Aroh'a 90. TE KUMI HANDICAP,' Six furlongs. —Step and Flving Gowrie 9.0, Sleepy .Tack 8 10, Golden Petal 8 3, Elyan 7.12, Newlant 7 10. Whitehall, Tama a Roa, Miss Maxwell, Knockmore. Sol Rosa, Whitford Belle, Explode, Monocrat and