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Taranaki Daily News, 16 May 1919, Page 7

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EGMQNT WINTER MEETING. SECOND DAY'S RESULT^ The weather was again fine, but overcast, for the Egmont winter meeting, the gathering being concluded successfully. The attendance was again very large, and the amount put through the totalisator a record. Racing was interesting throughout the day, particularly the steeplechase, which resulted in a well-earned and popular victory for the locallytrained Polthogue. This horse put up a brace, of attractive performances at the meeting, and looks like turning out a first-class steeplechaser. Munster again led the hurdlers home, putting up a fine •effort in carrying list lib home very comfortably in fast time—2min 45sec. Birkenvale was another to register a double win at the meeting, beating a weak field in the Mokoia Handicap. One of the best- finishes seen on the course was that of the Shorts, in which a sheet would have covered at least half a dozen horses. The Manaia Handicap wan another splendid race, a brace of outsiders —Tirana and Perfect Day—just getting home in front of Marqueteur and a bunched lot. The scarcity of good lightweight horsemen was a noticeable feature of the meeting, and many of the runners were forced to carry very heavy overweights.

The course was in good order, as the times registered show, and considering the long spell of dry weather, the club's caretaker (Mr. Alf. Morse) is to be congratulated on the appearance of the racing tracks and lawns. The Hawera Citizens' Band was again in attendance, and the catering and conduct of the booths left nothing to be desired. The secretary (Mr. V. Stratton) sent everything along smoothly and quickly, and the judge (Mr. Cameron)'and starter (Mr. C. O'Connor) got through their work well. Following are details of the racing: NGAMUTU APPRENTICED ••-<•**»» CAP, of 12tt sovs; secv **> '- 'iUIM- , and third 5 sovs torn aaa" i - •"**«* furlongs. I H. Homer's bg- Canzonet, by Bezonian—Dirge, 3 years, 8.9 (Dillamore) 1 6 J. Cook's brg Prince Formby, 5 years, 7.11 (McCormick) 2 | 2 W. Duncan's b g Tame Fox, 3 yrs., , 7.11 (Barry) 3 Also started: 3 Nemaline, 8.3 (Johns); 7 Esperantis, 7.9 (Rutherford'); 4 Tirairaka, 7.7 (Richmond); 5 Otonga, 7.7 (Rowlands). Winner trained by F. Gilchrist. ! Canzonet was first away, but at thd end of a furlong Prince Formby had headed the favorite, and the order along the back was: Prince Formby, Canzonet and Nemaline. Prince Formby was first into the straight, but Canzonet wore him down in the run home, and won nicely by half a length. Tame For was three lengths away, third, and then came Nemaline, Otonga, Tirairaka and Esperantis. Time,lmin 161-ssec. MANAWAPOU HURDLES, 150 sovs; second 20 sovs, and third, 10 sovs from stake. One mile and a half. 1 R. McMicken's bg Munster, by Spalpeen—Success, aged, 11.1 (McSweeney 1 4 W. Cleaver's b m Jiu Jitsu. 6 years, 9.0 (J. Kaan) 2 3 H. A. Knight's b g Euripos, 0 years, 11.10 (F.Ellis) 3 Also started: 2 Royal Park, 10.3., including 21b over (R. Thompson); 7 Otter, 10.0 (K. Lambess); 6 Gunwale, 9.5 (E. Copestake); 8 Trench Wheel, 9.0 (Dillamore); and 5 Omahu, 9.0 (McDonald). Winner trained by owner. The field went off together, Omahu leading over the first fence. Munster and Otter were the leaders into the straight, and passing the stand Mun3ter was several lengths clear of Otter, Omahu and Euripos. Four furlongs from home Omahu had run into second place behind Munster, but Mr. Bull's gelding was fencing carelessly, and soon gave way to Jiu Jitsu and Euripos. Munster came round the turn with a good lead, but nearly lost the race through McSweeney allowing him to slow down, Jiu Jitsu getting within a nose of him on the post. Euripos was a bad third, six lengths away, and Omahu and Royal Park finished next. Time, 2min 45sec. OPEKE STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs., second 50 sovs. and third 30 sovs. from the stake. About two miles. _ 4 Li Wemmick's bg Polthogue, by Patronus—Sylvia Park mare, 6 years, 9.11 (E. Copestake) 1 1 C. C. and F. Biel's ch g Arlington, aged, 11.10 (J. Kaan) 2 % H. A. Knight's brg Bore, aged, U. 7 (Ellis) 3 Also started: 6 Tarero 10.7*, including Hlb over. (Bowden); 5 Gaekwar, 10.5J, including 6>/ 4 lb over. (McSweeney); 3 Master Webster 9.11 (McDonald); 9 Merry Jack 9.10 (McSeveney); 7 Tornea 97 (Meagher); 8 Silver Tim 9.7 (Henderson); 10 Cornelian 9.7, (Dillamore). Winner trained by C. Jackson. Arlington went the lead, but Tornea led the way into the trees from Master Webster and Arlington, Passing the stand Polthogue had run to the front, with Master Webster, Arlington, \ and Tornea heading the rest. Along the back Polthogue went out well clear of Master Webster, Arlington and Bore. Arlington headed Master Webster three furlongs from home, but had no chance of catching Polthogue, who won a good race by two lengths. Bore, who came from a long way back, was six lengths away, third, and Master Webster and Tornea finished next. Time, 4mm. 1 3-5 aec.

MOKOIA 'HANDICAP, of 200 -sovs., second 35 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs.

1 C. Percy's b g Birkenvale, by Birkenhead—Strathspev, 4 years, 6.10 (H. Gray) ."......' 1 2 P. Johnson's blkjm. Movement, aged, 7.8, inc. 31b over (McDonnell) *. 2 i Simeon Bros.' br.g. Royal Chef, aged, 7.10 (Nodder) 3 Also started: 3 Inah 9.0 (O. McCarten). Birkenvale, on the rails, hopped out well clear of Inah, Royal Chef, and Movement, and was never headed,' winning comfortably by a length and a half from Movement, who finished well under punishment. Royal Chef was a similar distance away third, and Inah close up. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec.

THE SHORTS HANDICAP, of 120 sovs-, second 15 eovs. and third 5 sovs. from the stake. Five furlongs.

5 J. Frederic's b f." Seaspvite, by Hallowmasß—Sea&pray, 3 years, 8.1 (McDonnell) 1 1 "H A. Knight's ch.g. Post Haste, ".0 fKllial 2 3 H. Homer's b.g. Canzonet. 3 years, »M, ins. 101b pen, (Goldfinoh) .. 3

Also started: -2 Ruddy 89 (ff. Gray), '4l Lady Paula 8.3 (O, McCarten); 8 Primato 7.13 (Nodder); 7 Piano 8.2, inc. 41b over. (Dillamore); 6 Master Curran, 7.0 (McCormack); ] 1 Simoretta 7.4, inc. 41b over. (Raynor); 10 Alice Montrose B.OJ, line. 14%1b over. (Healey); 9 Lady Leo '7.2%, inc. 2Vilb. over. .Winner trained by R. Brough. Canzonet and Ruddy were the quickest to begin, and the latter led a bunched crowd. to the bend, where Piano, Canzonet, and Post drew up, and Pout Haste began to move forward. Ruddy was done with at the distance, but a magnificent race ensued between Seasprite, Post Haste, Canzonet, and Piano, the former just lasting long enough to Ijpat Post Haste by a neck, with Canzonet a half-length further back, just in front of Piano and Ruddy. Time, lmin. 3 2-ssec.

MANAIA HANDICAP, of 250 sovs., second 35 sovs and third 15 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a distance.

11 G. Mulrae's br.g. Tirana, by Coronet—Tarina, aged, 7.2 (Barry) ."• 1 5 J. P. Kelly's b,g. Perfect Day, 4 years. 7.1 (McCormack) • 2 1 Mr. Ewart's eh.g. Marqueteur, 4 years, 5.13 (McDonald) S

Also started: 7 Volo Oil! (O. McCarten), couple l with Dingle 82, inc. 81b over (Healey); 4 White Blaze 8.4, inc. 3lb over. (Henderson); 2 Alteration 8.3, inc. 21b over. (H. Gray); 9 Robur 7.9, inc. lib over; 3 Arrowfield 7.5 (M. McCarten) ; lfl Paddington Green 8.1, inc. 101b over; 12 Hushman 7.3 (Rowlands); 0 Master Iney 8.1, inc. 181b over. (Goldfinch); 8 Trombone 7.4, inc. 111b over. (Rayner) j 13 Pomeroy 6.8, inc. lib over. (Rutherford).. Winner trained by C. Milieu. The field went off in a great line, and Hushman, Perfect Day. Trombone, and Tirana were most prominent pissing the stand. The positions remained the samo to the home bend, where Tirana an*. Perfect Day forged ahead, and a great race home resulted in a victory for the I former by a neck. Marqueteur finished past a length further back, with Arrowfield, White Blaze, and Master Iney next. Time, lmin. 55sec. BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second 20 sovs. and third 10 sovs- from the stake. Seven furlongs. 1 V Hoskin's b.g. Tiranga, 5 years, 9.11 (Ellis) 1 3 11. George's b.g. Cadet, 4 years, 8.7 (H. Gray) 2 5 Cnllinane and O'Reilly's br.g. Signorella, 5 years, 7.11 (Nodder) 3 Also started: 7 Te Toa .7.11 (McCormack); 2 White Ranger 7.11 (McDonnell, 4 Simon 7.10 (Rayner); 6 Bayberry 7.2,' carried 7.5 (McCarten); 8 Marshal Neil 7.0, carried 8.1 (Goldfinch). Tiranga was quickest out, and f.icn Bayberry went to the front, followed by White Ranger. Rounding the bendTe Toa had moved up into second position, and Signorella was on terms with Bayberry entering the straight. In the run home Tiranga overhauled the leaders and won by about half a length, Signorella being about a a length away third, and Simon fourth. Time, lmin. 30 l-ssec. SOUTH CANTERBURY MEETING. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Timaru, Last Night. For the first day of the South Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting the weather was beautiful, and there was a large attendance. A long enquiry held into the running of Mirza, a favorite in the Hack Welter resulted in no action being taken. The totalisator handled £17,242, against £12,538 last meeting. Results: MAIDEN PLATE.—I Battach (E. Ludlow) 1, 2 Immense 2, 5 Blue Admiral 3. Alsc started: 8 Barrister, 0 The Boss, 4 Bonny Mac, 7 Barrage, 3 Rupid River. Won by four lengths- Time, lmin 15 3-5 sec. , GLADSTONE WELTER.—3 Glenshuie (W. Robinson) 1, 5 Tunic 2, 6 Sir Medallist 3. Also started: 4 Zephland, 1 Mirza, 2 Bonsign, 7 St. Cletus. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 43 2-ssec. SMITHFIELD HANDICAP.—S Braid 1, 2 Mortham 2, 3 Belair 3. Also started: 6 Gamecock, 4 Redshire, 1 Moorabbe, 7 Sleepy Head, 9 Hot Air, 11 Leaping Burn, 10 Benefit, 8 Thestius. Won by half a head. Time, lmin lsec. TIMARU CUP.—2 Melee (H. Young) 1, 5 John Barleycorn 2, 1 Eleus 3. Also started: 3 Buller, 8 Indus, 4 Caveroek, 7 Marianne, 6 Subterfuge. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 273-ssec.

OTIPUA STEEPLES.—I Vascular (F. Gray) 1, 2 Kaupokpnui 2, 3 Rolling Tide 3. The only starters. Won by a neck. Time, 4min 213-ssec.

ELECTRIC STAKES—I Radial (H. Young) 1, 2 Elegance ,2, 4 Killiney 3. Also started: 5 Greek Son, 3 Adjustment, 6 Hands Off, 8 Lorraine, 7 Jewish Maid. Won by two lengths. Time, 491-Ssec. ROSEWILL HACK HANDICAP.-l Jingo I, 3 Lady Superior 2, fl Mythology 3. Scratched:' Naughty Queen. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 12-ssec. DONCASTER WELTER.—4 Sisyphus 1, 5 Kilkee 2, 1 Eabiaco 3. Also started: 3 Burrangong, 2 All Ready, 0 Partisan. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 412-ssec. MARLBOROUGH ACCEPTANCES. Blenheim, Last Night. Following are the acceptances for the third day:— SEDDON HANDICAP, one mile.— Henry Clay 9.5, Comment 9.0, Rebekah $.7, Damien 7.12, Lady Black 7.3, Ladify ,13, Imaribbon 7.3, Esperance 7.3, Bairnsdale 6.10. WELD HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Comment 9.7, Rawakore 9.0, Red Signal 8.7, Damien 8.2, Metallum 7.10, Lady Black 7.5, Pariform 7.5. •FAREWELL HANDICAP, six furlongs. —Rebekah 10.7, Comment 9.8, Rawakore 9 2, Damien 8.4, Gold Problem 8.2, Metallum 8.0, Black 7.6, Bairnßdale 7.0, Eron Boy 6.7. SEYMOUR HACK HANDICAP, five furlongs.—Brackenfield 8.9, Silk Ribbon 8.7, Eron Boy 8.2, Montalvo 8.0, Pitch Dark 7.9, Salutas 7.7 Guinea Gold 7.7, Livland 7.7. WAIRAU HACK WELTER, seven furlongs.—lmaribbon 9.13, Esperance 9.5, Rienzi 9.4, Some Girl 8.10, Black Knight 7.10, 'Frisco Rose 7.8, Intermezzo 7.0, Mystic Light 7.0. BELGIUM TROT, two miles.—Wairoa Bell sor., Sweet Colleen 24 yards behind,. Imperial Dolly 48, General Pershing 48, Brandon 70, fnvietus lfiO. ITALY TROTTING HANDICAP, one mile. —Belgium King, Rita Wood, Marco Hult, Plain Bill scr., Vinalia 24 behind, Brandon 48.

WANGANDI WEIGHTS. Wanganui, Last Night. The weights for the first day of the Wanganui winter meeting are as follows: BOROUGH HANDICAP, six furlongs. —Silver Link 9.13, Chimera 9.11, Torfreda 8.11, Volo 8.10, Birkenvale 8.9, Simon ides 8.7, Toa Tere 8.4, Demos 8.2, J^i -1 * Hurr y U ? 7 - 12 - Demagogue 7.10, Tirana 7.7, Hyginas 7.4, Rawakore 7.3, Movement 7.1, Royal Chef 7.0, Play Off 0.13, Post Haste .6.13, Damien 6.13, Paddmgton Green 6.11, Oratress I\l Astor 6.7, Lady Black 6.9, Zela 6.9, Sea Sprite 6.7. HACK STEEPLECHASE, two mile, I -Polthogue 11.2, Torchy 10.12, Mattock 10.9 Austin 10.8, Kurnalpi 10.5. Master Webster 10.3, Manhattan 10.1, Sensitive 9.11, Spalperion 9.11, Grafton Tot 9 9 Aurike 9.9, Hoatu 9.9, Sail Home 9.9, Speedwell Mac 9.9, Tornea 9.7. KAITOKE HACK HURDLES, one mile and three-quarters.—Euripos 11.13, Yankee Jack 11.2, Alteration 11.2, Seadown 11.2, Hydros 11.2, Multive 10.9, .Mattock 10.3, Patronymic 10.3, Austin 10.2, Glenopal 10.1, Royal Park 10.1, Lochella 10.0, Jiu Jitsu 9.12, Ore Ore 9.11, Orleans 9.10, Altercation 9.8, Gunwale 9.3, Sensitive 9.2, Master Boris 9.2, Taniwha 9.2, Trench Wheel 9.2, Omahu 9.2, Mode 9.2, Kohu 9.2, Sturdee 9.2, Bernice 9.2, Zemanek 9.0. ■ CONNOLLY HANDICAP, one mile and a quarter.—Rewipoto 9.4, Volo 9.0, Client 9.0, Afterglow 8.12, Rude 8.9, Henry Clay 7J3, Marqueteur 7.12, Detroit 7.12, Mullingar 7.11, Tressida 7.7, Lovematch '7.4, Zola 7.3, White Blaze 7.3, Alteration 7.0, Risingham 0.12, Retard 0.11, Dingle 6.9, Robur 0.9, Trombone 0.9, Clavis 8 9, Wapping 6.9, Master Iney 6.9, Paddington Green 6.7. PURUA HANDICAP, one mile and 110 yards.—Perfect Day 9.6, Retard 9.3, Hallow 8.13, Cadet 8.8, •Cello 5.6, Wapping 8.5, Silver Tongue 8.0, Transmission 7.13, Zela 7.13, Astinome 7.12, Primato 7.12, Simon,7.7, Maymorn 7.6, Signorella 75, Pomeroy 7.5, Bonville 7.2, Bayberry 7 0, Ben Bolt 7.0, Master Neil 7.0, The Daub 7,0, Haeremoano 7.0, Bold Boy 7.0. THE AUSTRALIAN CUP. Received May 15, 9.10 p.m. Sydney, May 15. There are twenty-three acceptances for the Doncaster Handicap, including Briseis, and twenty for the Sydney Cup, including Arch Marella and Fimnark. - ENGLISH RACING. Received May 15, 5.10 p.m. London, May 14. Shatwell rode Tom Pepper. Air Raid was favorite,- and won by a neck, half a length between second and third.