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Taranaki Daily News, 15 May 1919, Page 7

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BJMOJYT WINTER MEETINGS A SUCCESSFUL OPffltM Splendid weather prevailed yesterday for the opening day of the Egnxrot Rac- | ing Club's winter meeting. The attendance was Tery large and speculation brisk. The racing was the heßt seen ou the course, and the steeplechases, in particular, supplied fine,, spectacular races and splendid finishes. There was only one spill during the afternoon, Silver Tim losing his rider at a simple post-and-rails fence in the Hack Steeples, ! but R. Thompson escaped injury. While ! going down to do her preliminary for ' (lb* Tawhiti Handicap, Staccato beeswax j restive, and reared and fell across thr i Clerk of the Course's horse. The club's j official received a severe »n<i | was removed to the hospital. Stawwio.j injured her spine, and, after fcewur •«*- i aniined by the club's veterinary gErapm, ; Major Neaie, was placed in stings in su* j adjoining paddock. An inquiry wan. held [ into the collision between Yellow iwidj* Black and Arlington in the EgBHK&Steeples, but no blamo was attao£s& to aay»nc The raanagaawnt of the meeting was up to the u?«ai high standard set by the Eginont SMing Ctob. the secretary, Mr. V. Strafeton, »nd Ma staff keeping everything moving smobtltfjr. Mr. O'Connor was in hi? best form at the barrier, and Mx. J. Cameron Sited the judge's box satisfactorily. Tie Ha•efa Ortrzens' Baud supplied acceptable music, and Mrs. Foster fsK>hsra> catered in style that is, unfortanateliy, not often met with on race courses. Hot and eold luncheon was most acceptable, particularly the former, to visitors Who had made long journeys to the meeting. Mr. MeMahon, stipendiary steward; was in attendance, but his deities were very light. Mr. ( H. Coyle's handicaps pro'duoed toe dicing, the popular little ♦etghtiadjuster Sleeping punters very busy aB through the''day. The totalisator handled the sum of £23,883, against ■£15,727 registered nt the previous winter meeting, two years ago.

Following are details of the racing:— TONGAHOE HURDLES HANDICAP, of 175 sots.; second 20 sovs., and third 10 sova. from stake. One mile and a-hatf. 2 R. McMicken's bg Minister, by Spalpeen—Success, aged, 10.1 (McSweeney) ! 1 10 S. G. Davidson's brg Ngakanui, aged, 9.0 (Henderson) ...'' 2 1 A. W. Ogle and W. Jury's chg Royal Park, 6 years, &12 (R. Thompson) 3

Also started: 4 Golden Grafton 11.1 (G. MeDonald), 9 Austin 10.3 (Dillataste), 7 Ottet 10.2 (K. Lambessj, 5 Guhwale 9.8 (E. dopestake), 3 Jui Jitsu 9.8 including 21b over (E. Cleaver), 8 Veto ft 3 (J. Kahn), and 6 Reformation 92J including 2Jlb over. Winner trained by owner. From a fair send-off, Munster, Royal Park, and Reformation at once singled themselves out, and the first-named opened up a big break from Royal Pn.rk. Ngakitnni, and Reformation "as they eatne into the straight. Passing the stand Munster was eight lengths clear of Royal Park and Ngakanui, with Austin tailed off. Along the back Royal Park ran up to Munster, but the latter went away before turning for home, and ran ia a comfortable winner by a good length from the outsider Ngakanui, who got up in time to beat Royal Park (who Was not ridden out) by a length for Second place. Jui Jitsu was close up fourth, followed by Reformation, and Austin whipped in the field. Time, 2min. 45 2-ssec.

HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 175 sots.; second 25 hots., and third 15 sovs. from stake. About two miles. 5 S. Tyldesley'a brg Master Webster, by Captain Webb—Lakeshell mare, aged, 9.7 (J. Kaah) 1 2 L. Wemmick's bg Polthogus, 0 years, 10.5 (E. Copestake) ...... 2 7 Mr. Henderson's bg Paul Moore, aged, 10.13 (K. Lambess) 3 Also Started: 5 Speedwell Mac 10.3 (Dillamore), 1 Spalperion 10.3 (A. McDonald), 4 Tornea 10.0 including 51b over (Meagher), and 6 Silver Tim 9.7 (R. Thompson). Winner trained by owner. Tornea broke the ljne* followed by Spalperion and Master Webster. At the first fence Tornea jumped badly, temporarily losing his position, biit his pace carried him to the front quickly ajain. Master Webster jumped to the lead at the first brush, and took the double in front of the stand well clear of Silver Tim, Polthogue, and Tornea. Along the back Master Webstef stil held command, Polthogue and Silver Tim lying next. The post and rails proved fatal to Silver Tim, and this left Master Webster and Polthogue to fight it out. Master Webster proved the better juniper, and ran in three lengths in front of Polthogue, with Paul Moore a dozen lengths away third.. Speedwell Mac was fourth. Tornea fifth; and Spalperion, who was eased up, last. Time, 4min. 4sec. KGfMONT STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs.; seebnd 70 sovs., and third 30 sovs from stake. About two miles and a-half.

4 H. A. Knight's brg Bore, .by Calibre—Clytie, aged, 10.6 (F. Enis) :.. i 1 Miss N. Armstrong's chg Yellow and Black, C years, 11.0 (G, Mc- : Dontild) 2 3 C. C. and F. Biei's dig Arlington; aged, 11.4 (J. Kaan) 3 Also started: 0 Tarero 10.8 (Bowdgn), 5 Gaekwar 10.1 (McSweeney), 2 Diavolo 10.1 (R. Thompson), and 7 Merry Jack "10.0 (McSweeney). Winner trained by F. D. Jones. The field moved oft in line, and at<the first fence Arlington assumed command from Yellow and Black and Diavolo, with Tarero and Bore lying next The same order obtained es they ran past the stand, the loaders, Arlington and Yellow and Black, jumping superbly. The posit'ons remained unchanged in the next round, but Arlington was fencing better than Yellow and Black throughout. As they ran into the trees in the last round Yellow and Black cannoned into Arlington, and then took the lead. Bore now elosea up fast, and as thev turned into the straight the three of them were being hard ridden. Yellow and Black and Bore came to the last fence together, but Bore got over smartest, and, going on, won by four lengths. Arlington was four lengths further back, followed at long intervals by Diavolo, Tarero, Gaekwar, and Merry Jack. Time, smin. 19 2-ssec. TAWHITI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second 35 sovs., and third 15 sov» faun stake. Six furlongs.

(1 C. Percy's bg Bjrkenva-le, by 8.1 (M. McCarten) ...'. 1 3. J. Harle's brg Simonides, 4- years, 8<) (I* Hewitt) 2'■■s Simson Bros.' brg Roy*l Chrf, apdj 7.10 (L. Nodder) .' 3 Also started: 2 Volo 9.3 (0, MeCarten) coupled with Play Otf 7.9 (Bayner),. 3 Inah 9.2 (H. Gray), 4 Movement 7.9 including lib over (McDonnell), 7 Paddington Green 8.3 including 101b over ! (Goldfinchl, and 3 Trombone (UO (Row- | lands). Winner trained by T. George-

Paddingtou Green and Play Off were fractious :it the post, and delayed tinstart considerably, but Mr. O'Connor eventually got them away in lino liirkcnvale, on the rails, showed out first from Inah and Royal Chef, and a* • the. end of two furlongs Hie trio wer<s almost abreast. Royal Chef led Inah and Birkenvale into the straight, with Movement, and Sireonides closing up fast Birkenvale quickly settled the leaders, but had i« be hard ridden to stall off Siinonidt-s, who came with a late run and fiot within a neck of the winner. Soya! Oh of wj? half a length further back, just ;u front of Inah, Movement, and P'.iy Off . Time, lmin. 15 l-ssec.

1 TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs.: second 1!5 sovs,..nnd third 5 90vs. from stake Five furlongs. 1 N. King's b g Hallow, by Hallowmas—White Crane, 3 years, 8.10 (H. Gray) : 1 .13 J). .T. Goodwin's brc Egmont Park, 3 years, 7.4 including 41b over (M. McCarten) 2 2 H. A. Knight's chg Post Haste, S.lO (F. Ellis) 3 Also started: 3 Canzonet 8.4 (Goldfinch), 8 Primato 8.1 (Nodder), G Piano 5.4 including 61b over (Dlllimore), 9 Kaimanawanui 8.4 inducting 71b over (K. Lambess), 7 Kareao 7.S* including 2J1I) over (McDonnell), 5 Tame Fox 7.5 i.J. Barry), 4 Prince Formby 7.4 (McCormaek), 14 Esperantis 7.2 (Rutherford), 11 Alice Montrose 8.7 including 311b ever (L. Hewitt), 10 Lady Leo 7.0£ including 6'/ 2 'lb over (Rowlands), and 12 Simoretta 7.3$ including 3£lb over. Winner trained by E. George. Egmont Park was quickest into his stride, with Prince Formby leading a bunched lot, and the favorite almost last. Egmont Park was still flattering his supporters, but Post Haste and Hallow were rapidly closing up. Once in the straight Hallow easily headed F.gmoni Park, and won by a length and a-half. Post Haste was a head away, third, and Prince Formby fourth. Time, lmin. 2 2-ssec.

Mi-EAE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 300 scv9.; second 40 sovs., and third 20 sovs from the stake . One mile and a-quarter. 2 Mr. F.wart's dig Marqueteur, by Kin? Mark —Bye Bye, 4 years, 8.10 (McDonnell) 1 1 J. Oenrge's b g Alteration, 5 years, ' 5.2 (H. Gray) ML 2 3 W. Duncan's brg Arrow Weld, 4 years, 7.11 (M. McCarten) 3 Also started: « Robur 8.3 (Goldfinch), 7 Dingle 8.1 (O. McCarten), Master Iney 7.5 (McC'ormack), and 4 Clavis 1.2 including 71b over (Rayner). From a good start, the field went past the stand in close order, Clavis leading Arrowfield, Dingle, and Marqueteur, with Robur lying last. Five furlongs from home Marqueteur headed Clavis, and Alteration made a forward move. Marqueteur held his own in the run home, and won by a neck from Alteration, who finished at a great pace. Arrowfield was three lengths away, third, and Robur finished next. Time 2min. 10 2-asec.

RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; second 20 sovs., and third 10 sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 2 .1. P. Kelly's bg Perfect Day, by Gnianforte—Country Picnic, 4 years, 5.9 (O. McCarten) 1 4 F. Hoskiirs bg Tiranga, 5 yews, 9.7 (Eilis) .' 2 8 M. Bradley's brg Simon, 0 years, 7.9 including 91b over (Ra'yner) 3 Also started: 1 Cadet 8.10 (H. Gray), 0 Te Toa 8.4 including 51b over (Dillimore), 7 Signorella 7.12 (Nodder), 3 Nemaline 7.10 (McDonnell), 10 Pomeroy 7.7 (Rutherford), 5 Bayberry 7.5 including 31b over (M. McCarten), 13 Haukino 8.1 including 151b over (Henderson), 11 Marshal Neil 8.2 including 101b over (Goldfinch), 14 Ben Bolt 7.0 (McCormack), 12 Amberine 7.0 (Barry), 9 Otonga 7.0 (Hollands), and 15 Cornelian 8.0 including 141b oVer (Pickett). Winner trained by J. Brown. Nemaline. Perfect Day, and Otonga were first away, and ran in that order along the back. Perfect Day led into the straight and won comfortably from Tiranga, who came fast in the straight and got within a length of the winner. Third horse two lengths away. Signorella and Nemaline finished next. Time, Imin. 31 2-osee.

TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. NGAMUTU APPRENTICES' HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Canzonet 8.9, Nemaline 8.3, Tame Fox 7.11, Prince Formby 7.11, Esperuntis 7.9, Tiranika 7.7, Otongo 7.7. MANAWAPOU HURDLES, one and ahalf . miles.—Euripos 11.10, Minister 11.1, Austin 10.1, Royal Park 10.1, Otter 10.0, Movement 9.13,* Jiu Jitsu 9.0, Ngakamii 9.(1, Gunwale 9.5, Trench Wheel 90, Omahu 9.0. OPEKE STEEPLECHASE, two miles. —Arlington 11.10, Bore 11.7, Tarero 10.(3, Gaekwaf 9.13, Master Webster 9.11, Polthogue 9.11, Merry Jack 9.10, Tornea 9.7, Silver Tim 9.7, Cornelian 9.7. MOKOTA HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Inah 9!0, Simonides 9.0, Birkehvale S.lO, Royal Chef 7.10, Play .Off 1.6, Movement 7.5.

THE SHORTS, five''furlongs.—Post Haste 9.0, Ruddy 8.9J Lady Paula 8.3, Canzonet 5.3, Sea Sprite 8.1, Primato 7.13, Piano 7.12, Egraont Park 7.9, Karcao 7.5. Prince Formby 7.4, Es'perantis 7.2, Tirairaka 7.0, Master Cnrnin 7.0, Simor•ntta 7.0, Big Push 7.0, Alice Montrose 7.0, Lady Leo 7.0.

MANAIA HANDICAP, one mile and a distance.—Volo 9.11, Marqueteur 8.13, White Blaze 8.1, Alteration 8.1, Robur 7.8, Dingle 7 fi, Arrowfield 7.5, Paddington fireen 7.5, Hushman 7.3, Tirana 7.2, Perfect Day 7.1, Master Iney 6.11, Trombone t1.7, Pomeroy 6.7. BOROUGH HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Tiranga 9.11, Perfect Day 0.0, Cadet 5.7, Te Toa 7.11, White Sanger 7.11, Signorella 7.11, Simon 7.10, Nemaline 7.8, Bayberry 7.2, Amberine 7.0, Marshal Neil 7.0, Ben Bolt 7.0, Cammy 7.0, Otonga 7.0. NOTES BY "MOTUROA." The acceptances for the second day are good all round, and the various events Bhould be well contested. The following l*Dnear to be nic«ly treated;—Nawnutu

Handicap: Nemaline and Tame Fox; ManaWapou Hurdles: Royal Park and Euripos; Opeke Steeples: Arlington and Master Webster; Mokoia Handicapt Simonides and Play Off; The Shorten Post Haste and Ruddy; Manai'a Handi* «cap: Marquetenr and Arrowfield; Bor*ough Handicap: Tiranga and Signorella. MARLBOROUGH SECOND DAY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Blenheim, Last Night. There was splendid weather and a £ood attendance at the second day of the Marlborough meeting. Results:— THIRD TROT.—I General Pershing (W. Thompson) 1, 4 Wairoa Bell (L. Berkett) 2, 3 War Lord (A. H. Craig) 3. Also started: 2 Rita Wood. Won by eight lengths. Time, 3min. 49 2-osec. TRIAL HACK.—3 Brackenfield (W. Biish) 1. 3 Montalvo (B. Deeley) 2, 1 Pitch Dark (R. Bagby) 3. Also 'started: C Samarnng, 4 Rakaia, 8 Gleaming, 7 Salutas, ~> Livland. Won by six lengths. Time, lmiu. 2sec.

PRESIDENTS' HAMDICAP.-2 Comment (R. Bagby) 1. Rose Pink (B. Deeley) 2, 4 Henry Clay (C. Price) 3. Also started: 3 Ladify." Won all the way by two lengths. Time, lmin. 38 3-asec. OMAKA WELTER.—3 Some Girl (R. Reed) 1, 2 Rienzi (L. Morris) 2, 1 Pervolo (A. Reed) 3. Also started: 4 Black Knight. Won by half a length. Time, lmin. 3<osec. ERINA HANDICAP.-l Rawakore (C. Reed) 1, 3 Metallum (L. Morris) 2, 2 Red Signal (R. Bagby) 3. The only "starters. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 2min. 14 3-ssec. RIVERLANDS HANDICAP.—! Imaribbon (R. Bagby) 1, 2 Pervolo (R. Reed) 2, 4 Silk Ribbon (B. Morris) 3. Also started: 3 Eron Boy, Won by a length. Time, lmin. 2 2-ssec. FOURTH TROT.—I Bill Hoult (F. Monk) 1, 2 Stage Whisper (ST. Emms) 2, 3 Calumet (B. Brougham) 3. Also started: 4 Marathon Child, 5 Rapaura, 0 Marstone, 7 Forest Jack, 4 Colintraive. Won by ten lengths. Time, 3min. 56sec. WITHER HANDICAP.-l Rebekah (R. Bagby) 1, 2 Gold Problem (L. Morris) 2, Pariform (F. Corlett) 3. Also started: 3 Trentham Rose. Won easily. Time, Emin. 11 l-ssec.

The totalisator handled £11,453, o« against £11,459 for the second day of last year. HANDICAPS FOR THIRD DAY. Handicaps for the third day at Marlborough are as follows: SEDDON HANDICAP, one mile.— Henry Clay 9.5, Rose Pink 9.4, Comment 0.0, Rebcknh 8.7, Red Signal 8.2, Damien 7.12, Lady Black 7.3, Ladify 7.3, Iraaribbon, Bsperance 7.3, Bairnsdale 0.10, Rienzi, Pariform, 'Frisco Rose, Black Knight, Livland 6.7.

WELD HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Eebekah 10.0, Comment 9.7, Rawakore 9.0, Red Signal 8.7, Trentham Rose 8.5, Damien 8.2, Metallum 7.10, Lady Black, Pariform 7.5. FAREWELL HANDICAP, five fur-longs.—-Rebekah 10.7, Comment 9.8, Rawakore 9.2, Trentham Rose 8.6, Damien 8.4, Gold Problem 8.2, Metallum 8.0, Imaribbou 7.7, Lady Black 7.0, Bairnsdale 7.0, Eron Boy,' Black Knight U. 7.

SEYMOUR HACK HANDICAP, five furlongs.—Pervolo 9.5, Brackenfield 8.9, Silk Ribbon 8.7, Eron Boy 8.2, Montalvo 8.0, Pitch Dark 7.9, Salutas, Gunner Gold, Rakaia, Samarang, Livland 7.7. WAIRAU HACK WELTER, seven f urlongs—lmaribbon 9.13, Esperance 9.5, Rienzi 9.4, Some Girl 8.10, Brackenfield 5.9, Black Knight 7.10, 'Frisco Rose 7.8, Livland, Intermezzo, King Peter, Mystic Light 7.0. BELGIUM TROT HANDICAP, two miles. —Rita Wood, Cream Puff, Wairoa Bell, Lynx scr., Sweet Kathleen 24 yards behind, Imperial Dolly 48, General Pershing 48, Brandon 70, War Lord 108, Skylark 108, Invictus 160, Pawhenua 180. SIXTH TROT, one mile.—Elsie Drift, Belgium King, Rita Wood, Marco Hoult, Plain Bill, Jewellery scr., Scottish Child 12 yards behind, Vinalia 24, Brandon 48. A Sydney wire states that heavy rain has fallen all day, continuing in the evening. The Raiidwick tracks are soddened.

Kilbrogan has been very consistent this season (says the Christchurch Press). The date the Kilbroney— Showane gelding has started in 19 races for nine wins, and has been only four times out of a place. His winnings for the season total £2854.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. COMMITTEE MEETING. A committee meeting of the Taranaki Jockey Club was held in the office on Tuesday evening. Present: Messrs. L. A. Noian (chairman), W. C. Weston, A Alexander, O. W. Sole, N. King, and i». 11. Olmney. Apologies were received from Messrs E. V. Blundell, (i. Fraser, and J. M'Leod. A deputation from the Taranaki Troting Club waited s on the committee for the use of the course and appointments, for one day a year, if the date chosen was a suitable one. | It was resolved that permission be STHnted the Trotting Club, the use of the course and appointments for tlie chili's forthcoming meeting, .. .■'■: The Hon. O. Samuel and Mr L. A; Nolan were appointed the club's reprCr sontatives at the : conference.for the con)-; ins season. ■ ■; ■'■' ' : The transfer of a brpwii colt by Hhllowmas—Rosie Desmond, from G. F. Moore to W. Tl GaUfordwas approved,; It was decided to* dates to. hold Ihe autumn meeting on February 11 and 12, 1920. _ _; ' j Accounts amounting t0'.,£29 2s fld, were passed for payment. ! ~ ;