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Taranaki Daily News, 27 December 1919, Page 7

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f.J.C. MEETING. A RECORD GATHERING PADDING TON GREEN WINS THE BIG RACE, Officers: —President: Hon. 0. Samuel, M.L.C.; Vice-President: Mr. Newton King; committee: Mr. L. A. Nolan (chairman), Messrs. A. Alexander, E. I-'. Blumlell, B. H. Chancy, G. Fraser, W. T. Hookham, Newton King, J. McLeod, W. P. Xieoll, 0 .VP. Sole, A. K. Standisli, L. B. Webster, W. C. Weston; stewards: President, chairman of committee, judge and hon. treasurer (ex-officio), and Messrs A. Alexander, B. H. Chaney, G. Eraser, W. T. Hookham, Newton King, J. McLeod, W. L, Newman, F. Orbell, A. R. Standish, A. McL. Thomson, F. Watson, L. B. Webster, C. H. Weston; judge: Mr. J. Cameron; starter: Mr. A. Morse; timekeeper: Mr. J. Bennett; handicapper: Mr. H. Coyle; hon. surgeon: Dr. Fookes; hon. vet. surgeons: Mr. R. B, Wood, MJR.C.V.S.L.. Mr. E. Mason; hon. clerk of scales: Mr. Ab. Goldwater; clerk of course: Mr. L. Payne; hon. assistant of scales: Mr. W. Pi Nicoll; hon. treasurer: Mr. W. C. Weston; auditor: J. 3. S. Mcdler, A.P.A. (N.Z.).

The, weather yesterday was decidedly unfavorable, rain continuing throughout the greater part of .the day. Neverthe less there was a record attendance at the opening day of the Taranaki Jockey Club's Christmas meeting, and a most successful gathering has to ze chronicled.

Sport,' on the whole, proved most enjoyable, the fields being large and the finishes close* whilst in the majority of Instances the winners were well concealed, favorites only getting home on two occasions. There were a couple of mishaps during the day, the favorite, Pretty Bobby, Trombone and Tiranga coming down during the running of thu Cup, and Self Alliance and Army Service coming down in the next race. Both accidents were due to the Tain having made the turf greasy at the corner. All the riders fortunately escaped injury.

The Christmas Handicap, the principal event at the gathering, was annexed by Mr. W. G. Emeny's Paddington Green. Mr. Jewell, acting-stipendiary steward, was present, but had no occasion to hold any enquiry during the day. Mr. A. Morse was at the barrier, and though he bad a number of. inexperienced horses, and in many cases inexperienced horsemen, to deal with, dispatched his fields well. Mr. J. Cameron, the judge, hoisted his decisions correctly and promptly.

The totalisator staff under Mr. W. P. O'Callaghan had a very busy time, handling £32,140 10s, as compared with £25,097 last year, which was a one-day meeting, an increase of £7049 10s. Mr. Gladstone was the Government representative.

As usual, the arrangements .for* the conduct of the meeting were splendid, though there was some delay in starting the first race, the result being that the last race was over half-an- hour late. Mr. E. P. Webster, secretary, had provided for every detail, being ably assisted by a courteous staff. Mr. J. Blewman had the course and ite appointments looking well. Despite the wea-

ther, the lawns were looking green, being relieved by numerous plots of varicolored flowera. Unfortunately, the weather prevented the fair sex from parading on the lawn, and this detracted from the brilliance of the gathering. The Citizens' Band, under Mr. F. W. G. McLeod, rendered a splendid programme of music. The catering in the hands of Mr. Wooller was up to his usual high standard, whilst the afternoon tea kiosk, under the control of Mrs May, had a very busy time, as also did the refreshment I booth, under the control of Mr. Whittle. The results are as follows:—-

HUATOKI PLATE, of 160 sovs., second horse 25 sovs., and third 10 sovs., from the stakes. Seven furlongs. 3—Mr. A. Alexander's ch. g. Mimiri, 4yrß., by Hallowmas—Ran Bau, 9.0 (Billarnore) ■ 1 2—Messrs. Mcßain and Aagaard's ch. m. Vagraneepieee, 3yrs by Masterpiece—Vagranoe, 7.11 (car. 8.9) (P. Healy) 2 I—Mr M- Bradley's b. g. Simon, aged, by Sweet Simon Sylvia.Park mare, 9.0 (0. McCarten) 3 Also started: 7 Crystal Palace 9.2 (E. Copeßtake), 8 Kiko Kiko, 9.2 (E. Reed), I) Cheer Up, 9.2 (J. Howden), 11 Fair Paul, 9.2 (car. 9.5J) (A. Ward), 4 Kerry Knob, 9.0 (Nodder), 10 Athlone, 9 0 (W. O'Halloran), 9 Jane Douglas, 8.11 (H. E. Hunt), 12 Minor, 7.11 (N. K. McDonnell). Winner trained by W. F. Mantle. • reduced the field from nineteen to eleven. Simon being made the popular fancy, carrying four times as much as the next fancied, Vagrancepiece, Mimiri, and Kerry Knob. After a little delay at the barrier the field were got well away. Simon was the first to show in front, but soon gave place to Mimiri with Vagrancepiece third. Mimiri led into the straight and in a fine finish won by a neck from Vagrancepiece, with the favorite a length further back. Kiko Kiko was a good fourth. Time, 1,35.

STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., second horse 30 sovs., and third 15 sovs., from the stakes. Six furlongs.

*—Mr. J. Casserley's b. g. Perfect Day, syrs., by Guianforte—Country Picnie, 8.11 (inc. 51b. allow.) (A. McCormick) 1 2—Mr. Newton King's b. g. Hallew, by Hallowmas—White Crane, 8.13 (E. Reid) 2 s—Mr. R. E. Laurent's blk. g. Passin' Through, 3yrs„ by Guianforte— Iseult, 7.8 (Edgecombe) 3 Also started: '3 Nemaline, S.y (O. McCarten), 1 Egmont Park, 7.13 (inc. 51b. allow.) (Johns), C Banogue, 7.0 (Rutherford). Winner trained by J. Brown. Sweet Memory, Otonga, Zela, Santorini, and Aotearoa were scratched reducing the field to sis. In a good betting race, Egmont Park was made favorite, though all but Banogue had big followings. Passin' Through was fractious at the barrier, the field being ultimately despatched to an indifferent start, Banogue getting away badly. Perfect Day was first away, followed by Hallow, Passin' Through, and Egmont Park, and this was practically the order to the finish. Perfect Day securing the verdict by nearly a length, with Passin' Through a similar distance away. Egmont Park was a good fourth. Time, 1.18. IRAHOTU HACK HURDLES HANDIj CAP, of 175 sots,, second horie

sovs., and third 15 sovn. from the Stakes. One wile and a half and 100 yards. 3—Mr. J. Hook's bi\ g. Ngakanui, aged, by Bandsman —St. Clements mare, 9.10 (J. Howden) 1 I—Mr.1 —Mr. B. T. Bennett's br. g. Khartoum, by King Rnfus —Lady Gration, 10.10 (E. Copestake) 2 4—Mr. M. Conza's br. g. Applaud, Qyrs., by Foremost —Applause, 9.3 (H. B. Hunt) 3 Also started: 7 Cheddar, 10.7 (W. Webber), 2 Te Toa, 9.5 (inc. slb. allow.) (W. Dillamore), 5 Blue Moon 9.0 (J. Myles), 6 Lonato, 9.0 (R. Hunt). Winner trained by E. J. Murtagh. Seven of the eleven carded faced the barrier, Speedwell Mac being the principay defection. Khartoum was made a warm order, with Te Toa next in demand. The field was well despatched. Applaud and Lonato led for the first round. Passing the stand the order was Lonato and Applaud together, then Te Toa, Ngakanui, Blue Moon, Khartoum, and Cheddar. At the back Te Toa, Khartoum, and Ngakanui improved their positions, and the last named took charge entering the straight and won by two lengths from Khartoum, with Applaud six lengths further back. Te Toa was fourth. Time, 3.3 2-5.

BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second 25 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. 2 —Messrs. Gibson and Kelly's b. m„ Marble Bar, 3yrs., by Marble Arch —Project, 7.3 (inc. 51b allow.), (MoCormi,ck') 1 S—Mr. J. Lupton's blk. g. Flying Master, 4yrs., by Sweet Simon— Bellbine, 7.5 (Brown) ; 2 I—Mr. H. Tupea's br. g. Magistrate, 3yrs., by Tribulation—Avis, 8.0 (Nodder) 3

Also started: 4 Prince Formby, 8.10 (E. Reid), 3 Lady Paula, 8.6 (Ayres), 5 Catalini, 81 (McDonnell), I! Kickapoo, 7.2 (inc. 51b. allow.) (Cook), 9 Lady Leo, 7-8 (inc. 31b. over) (H. Hunt), 7 Tirairaka, 8.5 (inc. 141b. over) (Richmond) 10 Kellee, 7.0 (inc. 51b allow) (Rutherford).

Winner trained toy J. Brown. Scratch ings reduced the 19 carded to ten, and of these Magistrate was made favorite, with Marble Bar and Lady Paula next in demand. With the misty rain it was difficult to see across the ground, but from a good start Prince Formby and Kellee were out in front, and led past the High School, where Marble Bar began to move up and entering the straight in the van maintained the advantage to the post, which she passed a length in front of the little fancied Flying Maser, who was a similar distance in front of the favorite, with Prince Formby fourth. Time, 1.3.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (Open), of 300 sovs., second horse 40 sovs., and third 20 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. 2~Mr. W. G. Ememny's ch. g. Paddington Green, by Fiagfail—Polly Perkins, 7-8 (McCormick) 1 4—Mr. B. L. Joll's br. g. Bingham, Syrs., by All Black—Esmeh, 6,11 (inc. lib. over) (F. Cook) ....... 2 s—Mr. Jas. Hawkins' b. g. Toa Tere, aged, by Maniapoto—Gallantry, 8.4 (Nodd«r) 3 Also started: 1 Pretty Bobby, 7.11% (inc. 6flb over) (McDonnell), 3 Tiranga, 7.1 (Anderson), C Trombone, 6.9 (inc. 21b over) (Rutherford). Winner trained by E. George. Depredation, Alteration, and Munster were withdrawn, leaving sii! to face the barrier. Pretty Bobby was made «t warm order, but there was plenty of money for Paddingtop Green, Tiranga and Bingham. Another good start resulted. Paddington Green was to show in front, and passed the Btand slightly in the lead from Trombone, with Toa Tere next. Then came Pretty Bobby, with Tiranga and Bingham together last. At the back Pretty Bobby moved up to second position, and was going well, when he and Trombone came down bringing Tiranga also. Paddington Green led into the straight, with Bingham, who had come fast, close up and a ding dong run up the straight resulted, the local horse however held the advantage and won by a head, with Toa Tere several lengths away third. Time, 2.132-5.

LEPPERTON WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second 25 sots., and third 10 sova. from the atafc.es. Seven furlongs. o—Mr. H. W. Johnston's ch. m. Florist, aged, by Lupin—Daisy Faa, 9,11 (J. Howden) 1 2—Mrs. A. J. Emeny's b, m. Zela, syrs., (by Patronus—Zaida, 9.0 (E. Copestake) 2 o—Mr. J. M. Hurley's gr. g. Otonga, aged, by Gravitation—Maureen, .9.8 (A. Ward) 3 Also started: 5 White Ranger, 9.11 (L. Nodder), 7 Guianform, 9.8 (E. Kendall), 8 Marshal Neil, 9.7 (E. Reid), 1 Halcyon, 9.8 (McDonnell), 3 Self Alliance, 9.2 (R. Hunt), 4 Army Service 9.2 (O. McCarten), 10 Alice Montrose, 9.0 (P. Healey). Winner trained by owner.

Simon, Sigmorella, and Te Toa were the only withdrawals leaving ten to face the barrier. Halcyon was made a slightly better favorite than Zela, whilst Self Alliance and Army Service wero also well supported. From a good start Florist was first to take the lead, followed by Otonga. They continued in this order to the fyend, where Army Service fell and brought down Self Alliance. Florist continued to hold the advantage and passed the post half a length in front of Zela, who was a similar distance in front of Otonga. Alice Montrose was fourth. Time, 1.314-5.

TIKORANGI HACK STAKES, of 125 sovs., second 15 sovs., and third 10 sovs., from the stakes. Five furlongs. I—Mr1 —Mr- Jeffrey Mack's br. m. Sweet Memory, 4yrs., by Maniapoto— Sweet Helen, 9.0 (O'Halloran) .. 1 s—Messrs. Jobb aud Burcbell's b, g. Mannish, by Maniapoto—Blemish, 8.0 (E. Reid) 2 4—Mr. J. Dunlop's ch. g. Master Curran, by Master Soult —Biddy Chirran, 8.0 (H. Tait) a 3 Also started: 3 Wawata, 9.0 (Nodder), 7 Valencia, 8.2J (inc. 2Alb. over), (W. Ayres), 9 Encircle, 8.6 (inc. 01b. over) (Dillamore), 2 Polemic, 8.0 (McCormick), C Income, 8.0 (Johns), 8 TaJcanganui, 8.0 (Edgecombe).

Scratchings reduced the field from twenty-three to nine, of which Sweet Memory was made a warm order, and with Polemic, carried more than half 'the machine. From a fair start, Sweet Memory soon took the lead and justified public confidence by maintaining it throughout, winning comfortably by two lengths from Mannish, who came fast on, the inside and beat Master Curran by three-quarters of a length for second place. Wawata was fourth, with Polemic fifth. Income faced round at the barrier and did not take part in the race. Time, 1.42-5,

FLYING HANDICAP (Open), of 200 sovs., second 35 sovs, and third 15 sovs., from the stakes. Six furlongs. I—Mr. P. W. Scally's br. g. Esthonia, 3yrs., by Elysian—Baronea, 8.0 (inc. 51b. allow) (McCormick) ... 1 4—Mr. F. Selwood's br. g. Dingle, aged, by Husbandman—Rangipuhi mare, 7.11 (11. Johns) 2 3—Mr. J. Kovlu&ki's b. g. Clavis, aged, by Campfire—Evening Star, 6.11 (inc. 21b. over) (Rutherford) 3 Also started: 2 Munster, 7.12 (inc. 31b over) (McDonnell) Winner trained by owner. The scratching of Madam Ristori, Curmel Arch, Husliman, and Hallow reduced the field by half. Esthonia was made a very hot favorite carrying more than twice as much as Munster. The favorite was quickly in front, followed by Dingle and Munster together, with. Clavis last. At the tack Esthonia had a clear two lengths lead, but at the bend the field closed up. Esthonia led into the straight and going on won comfortably by half a length from Dingle, who beat Clavis by a similar distance. Munster was fourth. Time, 1.17.

TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Splendid acceptances have been received for the second day's racing today, and interesting racing should result. The acceptances are as follows: FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Mimiri 9.7, Flying Master 9.0, Vagrancepiece 8.13, Kiko Kiko 8.9, Crystal Palace 8.9, Kerry Knob 87, Self Alliance, Army Service, Jane Douglas B.G, Alice Montrose, Tirairaka, Minor, Takanganui 7.10.

INGLEWOOD HANDICAP (Open), of 150 sovs. Five furlongs.—Esthonia 9.9, Carmel Arch 8.5, Dingle 8.3, Hallow 7.9, Revocation 7.5, Zela 6.9. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs.—Sweet Memory 9.13; Hallow 9.4, Prince Formby 8.10, Egmont Park 8.2, Otonga 8.0, Passin' Through 7.10, Santorini, Banogue, Kickapoo, Polemic, Tirairaka 7.0. TARATA HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half and 100 yards.—Khartoum 11.3, Ngakanui 10.10, Cheddar 10.4, Te. Toa 9.12, Ratana 90, Applaud 9.0, Toddy, Fair Paul 9 0. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. . One mile and 110 yards.— Toa Tere 8.5, Paddington Green 8.4, Husliman 7.10, Munster 7.5, Tiranga 7.2, Clavis, Trombone, Mimiri 6.9. WARE A HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Five furlongs.—Quiniro, Belle Noire, Master Curran, Income, Magistrate, Encircle, Mannish, Vivarini, Stork, Passin' Through. URUTI WELTER HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile and 110 yards.—Tiranga 912, Florist 9.7, Trombone 9.5, Simon, White Ranger 9.0, Zela 8.13, Marshal Neil 8.7, Halcyon 8.0, Self Alliance, Army Service 8.5, Alice Montrose 8.0. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Five furlongs.—Sweet Memory 102, Cadet, Prince Formby, Magistrate 8.12, Marble Bar 8.4, Lady Paula 8.3, Flying Master 7.10, WawatS, 7.7, Kickapoo, Lady Leg 7.6, Toddy, liellee, Master Curran 7.5.