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Taranaki Daily News, 2 January 1920, Page 8

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STRATFORD RACES. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. RECORD TOTALISATOR INVESTMENTS. MARQUETEUR WINS THE CUP. Officials.—President, Mr. A. Stewart: Tir-e----president, Mr. M. McDonald; Stewards, W. P. Pratt, S. Pitt, A. Stewart, P. .1. Mackay, G. Syme, P. Webb, S. Spence, A. E. Copping, H. E. Abraham, J. R. L. Stanford, J. 8. Lyons, W. G.-,Thurston, V. Smith, P. Skoglund, A. D. McPherson, G. E. Wilson, J. Allen, W. E. .Tones, M. McDonald, T. McDonald, F. J. McDonald, J. Hignett, G. Hall, S. Macalister; handlcapper, J. E. Henrys; clerk of scales, C. D. Sole;. judge, ,T. R. L. Stanford; starter, R. Skipwith; clerk of course, L. Payne; hon. timekeeper, P. Gaffaney; hon. surgeons, Drs. Carbery and Gordon; hon. vet. surgeon, W. G. Taylor, M.R.C.V.S.; auditor, T. Harry Penn, F.P.A.; hon. treasurer, W. .1. Morrison; secretary, Alfred Coleman.

The weather yesterday for the opening of the Stratford races was dull, but fine throughout the day, and consequently there was a record attendance. The Sum of over £IOOO was taken at tho gates and stand, which proved all too small'to accommodate the crowds, /fhe popularity of racing in the province is now such that Stratford, in common with" other Taranalci clubs,' must at once taken in hand the comprehensive schemes of improvements that .they have In view.

Racing throughout the day was good, fields being large and finishes rery close, whilst the fact that the favorite won in six out of the eight events, added to the public's enjoyment. Speculation was very' bTisk, * the totalisator staff, "which was controlled by Mr. O'Callaghan, having a Ter.v busy time. Tho day's investments were easily a record for tho club—indeed . for Taranaki—the sum of £40,521 10s being put through the machine, as compared with £28,1)03 10s for the oneday meeting last year, an increase of £11,618. The sum of £6320 handled over the Cup also constitutes a record.

Tho Cud provided a great race, being narrowly won by Marqueteur from Perfect Day and Volo, heads separating the placed horses. The hurdle race proved a chapter of accidents, Cheddar and Blue Moon falling, the latter having to be destroyed, -whilst Applaud, having dropped his lead ? bag, was pulled up. Khartoum also lost. Ills rider after passing the post,. Save for this there was no other untoward Incident. Mr. Jewell, who represented the stipendiary steward, had a .comparatively easy day, though several fines were inflicted for Into scratching, wrong colors, etc. Tho various officials all carried out their work well. Mr. Skipwith despatched the fields In good style, whilst Mr. J. R. I/. Stanford hoisted his decisions promptly. The secretary, Mr, A. Coleman, also had his department right urr to the moment, whilst tho president, Mr. A Stewart, was most attentive to the comfort of visitors. The New Plymouth Citizens' Band, under Conductor Mr. F. W. C.. McLeod, rendered a programme of music, which was much appreciated The catering was tinder the control of Mr. A. Wooiler, and the refreshment booth wad ■ controlled by Mr. Whittle. Details*of the racing:—

MAIDEN PLATE. of 125 sovs. second 2D sova., I—Mr. J. S. MacDonahVs ch. g. Santorini, 4 yrs. by San Fran —Renown mare, 87 iMcCormick) 1 3—Mr. A Alexander's rn. in. Vivirini, •lyrs., by Hallowmas—Vivandel, 8.7 (R. Hunt) 2 13—Mr. W. T. Thompson's ch. g. Rcki, 4yrs , by Cold Circle —Lady Armshot, 5.7 (B. L. Coodwin) 3 Also started: 5 Master Curran, 8 7 (H. Tait), (5 Kiko Kiko, 5.7 (Nodder), 10 Fair Paul. 8 7 (J. Knan). 11 Jane Douglas, 5.7 (W. Webby). 4 Belle Noire, 5.7 IR. Johnson), S Lady Leo. 8.7 (Howden), 12 Queen Victoria, 5.7 (McDonnell). 2 Pass'n' Through, 8.7 (Edgecombe)* 9 Valencia, 8.7 (Avr:>s). 15 Kenira, 8 7 (G. C#ddy), 14 Yoeman, 5.7 (11. P. Hunt), 10 Maniaroto, 8.7 (Diliamorc), 7 Kellee, 8.7 (McCarten). Winner trained by J. R. Turnhuli.

f Scratching* reduced the field rrom 2(! to 111, and of these Santorini was unade a hot order, carrying over one-third of the machine, or nearly twice as much nr. the next, favorite. Passin' Through, which In turn carried over double the next. Virivini Passin' Through played up ot the barrier, ;uid was finally left when the fie'd pot. away. Lady Leo led the Tvay for a furlong, when the favorite went to thi> front and the race 'hcreaftf.v was in flowht; Snn r orini winning by f-Mir lengths from VlPintji, whieli Ir.d run into second place prior t«i reaching tho straight. Rekl was a length and n half further back third and Belle Noire was fourth. Time, 1.4 1-5. TAItiKI WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of ISO sovs., second horse M sovs, third 10 fipven furlongs. < ■ I—Mr P. J. Coodwin's b. g. Egt-mnt Park, 4yrs, by Sylvia Park—Tcttie, 0.12 (car. 9.7) (Cook) 1 3—Messrs. Jfcbt) apd Burcheirs h. g Mannish, 'by Manl«nuio—Blemish, 8.9 (car. 5.4) (A. Bound) y 2 2—Mf. M. Bo.vle':; br. f .Mnchrce, by Bezonliuv— Lady v Hc.en, slf. (C. Price) 3

Also started: P> Zela 0 1 Otnnga 9.1 (Howden), S Haversack. 8 : S ' (Edgecombe), '1 Army Service. 8.7 Vagrancep'cee, 8 7 (McDonnell),'9 Tak;;'iganui. 8.7 (car. 8.8) (E. Reed), 10 Ton res ft. 8 7 (car. 8.9 M Kaan), 11 Coronitu, 87 (Kendall). Winner trained by owner.

Scratchings reduced tho field by half, eleven facing the barrier. In a heavy betting race. Egmont Park was made a BUtfhtly better favorite than Machrce. with Mannish, Army Service. Otonga, and Zc'.a also solid'>v supported. Otonga was first to show out from tho barrier, and with Zela on the outside led Uie lipid for the first three furlongs, with Army Service lying third, and Egmon? Park fifth Egmont Park here moved un and ontaiw. tho straight in tho lead from Otonga, with Zela and Army Service together next At the distance, Mannish put in a great run on the inside, and just failed to get up to Efjmont Park, who gained the.verdict by a head, with Machree a length and a half away third. Army Service was fourth. Time, 1.30 2-5.

STRATFORD CUP HANDICAP (Open), of 600 sovs, second 70 sovs, third 30 sovs. from tho stakes. One mile and a quarter. I—Mr. Ewnrt's eh. g. Marqueteur, syrs., by King Mark-—By By, 8 9 (McCarten) 1 3—Mr. J. Cassen'ey's b. g. Perfect Day, Hyrs , by Cuianforte —Country Picnic 7.7 (McCormick) 2 4—Mr. F. Selwood's b. g. Volo, Gyrs., by . Husbandman —Beautiful Star, 9.8 (R. Hunt) ; 3 Also started: 5 Paddington Green, 8.7 (E. Reed), 2 Pretty Bobby, 7.11 (McDonnell), 0 Mlmirl, 7.0 (Cook), 7 Trombone, 6.7 (Anderson). Winner trained by O. Cox. Depredation, Toa Tore, Brackenflcld, Munster, Bingham, Haversack, and" Guianform were withdrawn, reducing flic field by seven. This proved, a record betting over £Guoo being invested, and of this amount Mnrquctflur carried over a quarter, whilst Pretty Bobby. Perfect Day, and Volo each carried over four figures... There was some delay at the start, but the field was finally despatched to an even Kiart Volo was the first to show out, with Perfect Day close handy. When the field settled down Perfect Day took the lead, with Valo closo up. This was the order past the stand, with Trombone third, and Marketer fourth. Then caiac Paddington Green, PrtJly Bobby, and Mimirl last. There, was little alteration in the field round tbe back, save thjit Marqueteur had moved up to third. Perfect Dnv entered the straight just in the-' lead from Volo, and the pair raced up to the distance, neck and neck. Here Marnueteur joined issue with- them, and Ijeing strongly ridden, a great finish saw the favorite get. hewne by a head, with the top-weight a similar distance away, third. Pretty Bobby was fourth and Mlmirl last. Time, ;2.m.-3. ; OHTJRA HACK HPRDLES HANDICAP, of 175 1 Bovs, second 40 sovs., third 20 sovs. One mih and three-quarters. 4—Mr P. Johnson's eh. g Katan?, f.ged, by Field Battery—'Wangachu. 0.2 (Dillamorc) 1 It—Mr. B. T. Bennett's br. g. Khartoum, aerd, by Kin;; Kufns—Lady Graitan, 10.8 •• (CopestaJuO 2 3—Mr. J. llook'fi br. g. Ngr.itamii, :iged, by Bandsman—St.. Clements mure. 10.7 (J. Ilowden) 3 41so s'.arted: ii Cheddar 10.2 (Wobby), 2 Apphuut, 913 (H. P. Hunt), r, Bine -Moon (J. Mylcs). Winner trained by owner. T)jero were four defections and of the six to f>'!e the baivier. Kiuu'toum was mn-.!-; ii ysd hut i\iviiiitc, tliougli Applaud carried over four fißMins and XtMiß!»ul was btic!>ed. O.ciH;!!'' «m I" lak# tho lead hut ai'tor the second liiiiiiv I i.m Blue Moon, who, after In-hid: ivTf. a!--, tb l <i;tjne with remarkable run and estftttJi tu'o lengths lead. Passing the staim up ovdvi Blue Moon. Ratana. Kha Ngakajji'.i, aad i.npiaud, Clieddar having r;u -:i At the li.QCk Au[jlaud was pulled up, ara t> >• Moon came fj')w» a? tile .-.u.'j'ijjd to l«st him.?, leaving Ratan:\ iu tj;e U".d, ;»«♦.'! die old uiu s*. uoinjf >.on wel!', scored by !/m>u

1 the post. Ngakanui was three lengths further back. Time, 3.19 2-5. Blue Moon broke Ills back and was destroyed. DOUGLAS HANDICAP (Opcm, of 300 sovs., second 45 sovs., third 2f sovs. Six furV longs. I—Mr: J. Campion's blk. g, Jutland, svrs., by Advance—Brown Spec, 8.8 (C. Price) 1 B—Mr. Jeffrey's Mack's br. m. Sweet Memory, 4yrs., by Maniapoto- J -Sweet Helen, 8.0 (Edgecombe) 2 3—Mr. C. W. Tyler's b. g. Carmel Arch, aged, by Marble Arch—Legs, 7.8 (car. 7.9) "(Hunt) 3 Also started: 2 Inah, 9.10 (McCnrten), 6 Bushman, 7.9 (car. 7.13) (McDonnell), 4 Hallow 7.8 (McCormick), 7 Kareao, G.lO (Cook). Winner trained by O. Coi. Simonides and Esthonia were scratched, leaving seven to face the barrier, Jutland and Inah carried the bulk of the investments, tlie former being slightly the better faneledi Carmel Arch was next in demand, but a lone way back. Sweet Memory was tho first To show out and led the field, to the distance. Inah was her closest attendant until! the Straight was reached, where Carmel Arch put in a challenge. At the distance, Jutland came strongly aijd wearing tiie leaders down got homo in a clnso finish by half a length, with Carmel Arch a similar distance away third. Inah was fourth. Time, 114 2-5. MIDHIRST HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., second 40 sovs., third 20 sovs. from stakes! Eight and a half furlongs. I—Mr. A. J.- Davey's b. g. Self Alliance, aged, by St. Paul—Ebb Tide, 7.12 ' (R. Hunt)' 1 3—Mr YT. L. Luscand's br. g. Marshal Neil, I Oyrs., by Gravitation—Astrea, 7.9 (car.' 7.13) (Nodder) 2 i 2—Mr.. J. Frederic's br. g, Halcyon, 4vrs., by Hallowmas—Armistice, 7.7 (McCormick) 3 Also started: 4 Whito Ranger, 7.11 (Cleaver), : 5 Cheer Up, 6.12 (liutherford), 6 Alice Montrose, 0.12 (car. (i.7 (Henderson), 7 Kiekapoo, 6.12 (car. C.10) (Cook). I Winner trained by J. Thacfc/er. There were six defections, leaving seven to face the barrier. In a heavy betting race, Self Alliance was made favorite, carrying otose 011 £2OOO, the most Invested on 'anv horse during the day. Halcyon and Marshal Neil also carried over a thousand. • Halcyon caused a little delay at tho barrier, hut tlie field was despatched well in line. Klclrapoo tmd Cheer Up at once took the lead, Marshal Neil being tho slowest to move. At. the hack. Self Alliance was. lying third, whilst Marshni Neil had also moved up. Self Alliance led into tho straight from Marshal Neil, whom , he beat to the post by three lengths, with Halcyon, who got up in time to beat Cheer Up by a head, three lengths away third. Time ; 1.50 4-5. : MAHOE WELTER HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. second 35 sovs., third 15 sovs from tlio stakes. Ono mile and 110 yards. i I—Mr. H. fi. Hall's br. g. Tiranga, 6yrs.. by Coronet—Tarina, 9.1 (Nodder) 1 , 3—Mr. F. Sc-lwood's br. g. Dingle, aged, by Husbandman—Rangipuhi mare, 9.6 (R Hunt) 2 2 —Mr. J. Kovluski's b. g. Clavis, aged, by Campflrc—Evening Star, 8.7 (McDonnell) 3

Also started: 4*"Munster 9.4 (R* .Toiinson),' 5 Bingham (H. Johns). Winner trained by W. Clearer. Paddington fireen and Pretty Bobbv, the (wo top-weights, wore withdrawn. Of the Ave starters, Tirangn was made a firm favorite, Olavis being the next fancied. Dinffle was first to strike the lead and passed the stand just ah«ad of B'ngham. the iviir being clear of Claris, with Munster and Tiranga together last. Leaviug tho straight Cluvis wont up to second position. Tiranga moved up along the back stretch, and was third enetring the straight. Chi vis was done with at the distance, and Dinglo was being proclaimed a vinncf, when Nodder came fast on the favflritc and got up in time to snatch victory by a short head, with .Clavis five lengths away third. Time, l.:> 0 2-5.

lAIIAYAY HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., secoiid 30 sovs. third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 2—Mr. P. Solwood's b. 'g. Income, 3yrs,, by Cilia nt'orte—Pommery, 7.7 (car TRVj) iR. Hunt) ] 4—Mr. F. Thomason's b. g. Crystal Palace, r»>rs., by Husbandman—Lndy West 7.') (carr. 7 11%) E. Reed) ~ 2 l--rMi\ ,1 Casnei'loy's b. m. Polemic, 4yrs, by Foromost- Po'ycaste, 7.10 (McConnick) 3 Also started: 3 Prince Formby, 8.12 (Nodder), 5 Kaimanawnnui, 7.7 (car. 7.2) (Cook), \f Encircle, 7.0 (car. 7.1 %) (Cleaver), 7 Bat l .oj4ue, 7.0 (Rutherford). Winner trained by W. Pine. The STaiohing pen was very busy in this race, reducing the twenty-four carded to seven. Another heavy hctting race saw Poiemic made a hot favorite, touching ovor . r;::ot»d, whilst Income and Prince Fornihv also (iti-ricd four ligures lncnroc was first, opt, ami - followed by Polcuuo, led to the straight. Hsif-way up the ttrateht Cr.vjual Pahieo put in 41 and rot to within half a length of Income, Polemic heing aovernl lengths away third. I'vlw-e Fovmbv was fourth. TiJne, 1.15.

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. Following aro tho weights and acceptances for to-day:— fARDiFV STAKES, Six furlongs ~:Mimithep, Yoeman, Ri!<i, Empjre.un, Vivirini, Mtmnlnh, Tiriaraka, Banogue, Master Curran, Toarere, Pas«in' Through, Valencia, Kemva. lincircle, all R.O.

TOKO WELTER HACK HANDICAP. Eight nml a half furlongs—Sell' Alliance 10.0, Simon 9.5, Khartoum 9.2, Marsha! Nell 9.1, Machrce 0.0, Halcyon, Army Service 8 R Haversack 8.9, MEMORIAL HANDICAP. Eight, and a hitlf t'urongs.—Volo J) 11, Ipah 8.13, Mitogen Crcen, Jutland B.y, Terfect Day .".13, Tiranga 7.9, Munstcr 7.4. MAKUitI HACK HURDLE HANDICAP. One mile and a ha'.f—Khartoum 11.5, Ratana Ift.lo, Applaud 10.1, .Speedwell Mac 9.13, Cheddar 9.7, Coroulta, Fair Paul fl.fl.

NGAICRE HANDICAP. Six furlonga.—Jut* land 9.7, Esthoijia 9 4. Sweet. Memory 8.3, Carme! Arch, Tirana 7 Ift.

SPRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs —Prince Pcrmby n.S, Kareao 8 13. income 8.7, Marble Bar, Lady Paula 8.5, Kiamanawanul 7-12, Master Curran, Plying Master, Esporantldt, Eucirc.e, Alice Montrosu, Kollee LOWGARTH WELTER HANDICAP, n Eight and a half I'urlongs.—Paddington Green 10.11, Pretty Bobby 10 a, Cannot Arch 0.1.2, Tiranga IUO, Tirana 9.7, Revocation 8.11, Trombone, Claris 8.10.

COUNTY HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. - E'/mont Park 90, Karaca 88, Passiu' Tiif.xign, Crystal Palace 8.0, Otonga 7.5, Queen Victoria 0.12.