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Taranaki Daily News, 6 February 1920, Page 7

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T.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION. SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. The Taranaki Jockey Club's autumn meeting was brought to a successful conclusion yesterday. Splendid weather conditions prevailed, and. the attendance was very large, being an increase on the firat day. The racing was again very interesting, the fields being dispatched well, and tho -finishes close and exciting. In the opening race a regrettable incident occurred to mar the day's pleasure, Munster .coin'jng down at the last jump while contesting the Hurdle Eaee. The horse rolled on his rider, E. Conway, who received, serious injuries, necessitating his removal to the hospital. Last night he regained consciousness, and, as far as can be ascertained, is suffering from injuries to his shoulder and his back. ; .The Sixth Taranaki Stakes were annexed by Mr. A. Alexander's mare Silver Link.' It was a very popular win, and the wiiiner received an ovation. The public was in good speculative form, no fewer than seven favorites being the first -to catch the judge's eye. The totalisator staff again had a busy I time, the sum of £31,785 being passed through the machine. This shows a decrease of £1144 compared with the same day last year, when £32,929 was put through the machine. But it must be remembered that last year the DesertGold - Gloaming race proved a great attraction. The total for the meeting was £64,128, as compared with £59,471 10s last year, an increase of £4656 10s. This must be regarded as satisfactory, especially in view of the deletion of the 10s totalisator, which prevented numerous small investors (from speculating. >As on the first day, all details had been attended to by Mr. Webster and his courteous staff, whilst the various officials all knew their duties and carried them out efficiently.

The Citizens' Band, under Mr. F. W. G. McLeod, again rendered a programme of enjoyable music, which was much appreciated. The location of the Band on this occasion was on the lawn in front of the tea kiosk. The kiosk did good business, as also did the refreshment booth and the catering department. Mr. McMahon, Chief Stipendiary Steward, was present, but there were only one or two minor inquiries. The pay-out on the last race was delayed while the stewards enquired into the alleged interference with Ermine at the back of the course, but after hearing evidence no action was taken. Mr. Kelleher was the Government official at the totalisator, and there was no delay in this department, the result being that the races were got off well up to time.

OKOKE HACK HUBDLES HANDICAP, of 175 sors., second 23 sovs., and third 15 sors. from stakes. One mils and a-half and 100 yards. I—Mr. W. R. Kembnll's b. g. Explorer, C yeats, by Keullworth—TUga, 11.12 (A. McDonald) 1 s—Mr. G. Beatson's b. g. Fair Paul, aged, by St. Paul—St. Clement's mare, 9.(1 (carried 9.3) (A. Ward) 2 6—Mr. C. McLaren's b. g. Cheddar, aged, by Merrlwee—Brown Alice, 9.0 (J. Howden) , 3 Also started: 2 Minister 10.8 (R. Comvav), 3 Te Toa 10.5 (J. Kaan), 4 Applaud 9.6 (E. Copestake), and 7 Toddy 9 0 (L. Hunt). Winner trained by W. Hawthorne. Master Moutoa was the only defection. Of the seven starters Explorer was the public's first choice, with Munster also solidly supported. Toddy was the first out, and led the way from Pair Paul and Munster, with the favorite well back. Along the back Te Toa ran to second place. Munster led over the second jump, and had a slight advantage Into the straight, but, passing the stand, the order was: Toddy, Munster, then Explorer, Te Toa and Pair Paul together. Munster and Toddy were still In front along the back, where Explorer took charge momentarily, but Toddy soon regained the lead. Coming to the last fence Explorer went to tie front, and led Into the straight. Fair Paul here came with n great run, and appeared to have the favorite beaten, bnt Explorer braced himself and won comfortably by a lengfli and a half, with Cheddar, who was last at the back, eight lengths away third. Applaud wa3 fourth. Munster fell at the last jump, and had to be destroyed, his jockey, Conway, on whom he rolled, sustaining serious Injuries and being removed to the hospital. Time, 3 mins. 1 2-5 sees.

KAWAtT HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second 25 govs., nnd third 10 sots, from stakes. One mils and 110 yards. I—Mr. G. L. Stead's br. g. Starland, 3 years, by Nassau—Star Dancer, 9.8 (B. Deeley) 1 2—Mr. A. 1. Davey's h. g. Self Alliance, aged, by St. Panl'-Ebb Tide, 8.10 (K. Hunt) 2 H—Mr. B. E. Laurent's br. m. Haversack, 4 yaara, by Guianforte—lseult, 6.7, carried 6.10 (P. Cook) 3 Also started: 3 Income 8.8, carried 8.3 (J. Barry), 7 Cadet 8.8 tH. Gray), 4 Fisher 8.6 (R. Keed), 6 Crystal Palace 7.3, carried 7.4 (R, Jlaoiay), S Marshal Neil 7.3, carried 7.13 (Goldfinch), 9 Athlone 73. carried 7.6% (M. McCarten). 10 Vlrlrlnl 7.2, carried 7.8% (L. Q. Morris). 4 Vagrancepiece 7.0 (A. McCormlck), 12 Encircle 6.7' (Leo George). Winner trained by B. O'Donnell. All carded Btarted. Starland was made a T«ry warm order, carrying nearly double the amount on Self Alliance, who was Hw next In demand. A good start saw the field despatched In line. Pawing the stand Athlone was Just In front of Income and Haversack, with the rest of the Seld close up. Leaving the stand Haversack and Self Alliance went to the front, and led to the turn, where Deeley. on Starland, made his run, and thereafter the issue was never In doubt, the favorite winning Iff four lengths from Self Alliance, with Haversack half a length away third Then came Crystal Palace and Fisher. Time, 1 mln. 51 sees. SIXSTH TABANAKI STAKES, of 50(1 sovs., second 100 sovs., and third 50 sovs. Six furlongs. I—Mr. A. Alexander's br. m. Silver Link, 4 years, by Achilles—Secret Link, 9.0 (L. G. Morris) 1 3—Mr. W. R. Kemball's ch. h. Hymestra, 5 years, by Hyraettus—Straga, 6.0 (J. O'Shea) 2 2—Mr. G. L. Stead's br. c. Eight and Left, 2 years, by Merry Moments—En Parole, 7.0 (A. McConmlck) 3 Also started: Golden Bubble 8.7 (Gray). Winner trained by W. IP. Mantle. A select field of four faced the starter, and of the guartette Silver Unit was made a very hot order, carrying nearly £2OOO, or three times as much as Right and Left, the next fancied. Prom a good start Sliver Link was first to show out, with Right and Left, Hymestra and Golden Bubble. After going a few chains Right and Left took the lead, and at tlie High School was a length cleaT of Golden Bubble, with Silver Link and Hymestra close up. At the turn the field closed up, and, entering the straight, Silver Link and Hymestra came through, and a good race home resulted In the local mare scoring comfortably by half a length from Hymestra, with Right and Left a length further back and Golden Bubble close up fourth. Time, 1 mln. 14 1-5 sees. OMATA HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second 25 sovs., third 10 sovs. Six furlongs. I—Mr. J. S. McDonald's ch. g. Santorini, 4 years, by San Fran —Renown mare, 8.0 (R. Reed) 1 3—Mr. R. E. Laurent's blk. g. Passln' Through, 3 years, by Gulanforte—lseult, 7.4 (M. McCarten) 2 2—Mr. Newton King's b. g. Hallow, 4 years, by Hallowmas—White Crane, S.T (H. Gray) 3 Also started: 4 Egmont Park 8 3, carried 7.12 (P. Cook), 6 Kilgour 7.8 (M. McDonald), 5 Prodigal 7.8, carried 7,4 (R. Mackay), 7 VMW» Mr 7,5 <A. KcCermkfei. 8 t*4r FMk

7.3, carried 6.12 (L. George), 9 Polemic 6.12 (S. Anderson), 10 Rlkl 6.7, carried 6.10 (J. Cochrane), 11 Kellee 6.7, carried 68 (J. Barry). ' Winner trainee! by owner. Nursing Sister, Flying Master, Mellta and Master Curran were withdrawn, leaving eleven to face the barrier. Santorini was backed as if it could not lose, carrying half the amount on the machine. The favorite justified public confidence, leading from the start and never being seriously challenged. Shaking on a challenge from Passin' Through In the straight he won comfortably by a length, with Hallow third, a similar distance away. Marble Bar was fourth. Then came Kilgour and Lady Paula together. Time, 1 min. 15 sees. PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 400 sovs., second 40 sovs., and third 20 sovs from stakes. .Nine furlongs. I—Mr. G. L. Stead's ch. m. Bonnetter 4 years, by Boniform— Brayton, 7 ("■ Reed) •• A ■ 2—Mr W. R. Kemball's b. c. Trespass, 3 years, by Tressady—Totato; 7, carried 7.1 (L, G. Morris) •£""■ " 3—Mr. J. Goring Johnston's blk. g. Hurry Up, 4 years, by Advance—Mouette; 7.3, carried 7.4 (M. McCarten) J Also started: 5 Paddlngton Green and 4 Tiranga. _ ~_ ~ Winner trained by E. O Donnell. Volo, Walraatoa, Startand and Pretty Bobby were withdrawn, leaving flvo to face the barrier Bonnetter was made the heaviest oscked order of the day, carrying half the machine or twice as much as Trespass. Hurry Up was first to Show out from a good start, but was soon displaced by Tiranga. The order past the stand was Paddlngton Green, Tlranga, Hurrv Up. Then came Bonnetter and Trespass. Tlranga ran to the front along the back, first Bonnetter and then Hurry Up running into second place. At the turn Trespass put in a great run and closed on the leaders. Tiranga turned for home first, but Bonnetter put in a challenge, and the Issue was soon beyond doubt, the favorite winning bv two lengths from Trespass, who was four Utogths in front of Hurry Up. Then came Tiranga and Paddlngton Green. Time, lmin. 56sec9. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second 35 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. l_Mr. W. R. Kemball's blk. c. Weldone, 2 years, by Tho Welkin—Land Rose, 9 3 (J. O'Shea) ;W 3~Mr R. A. McKenzle's b. c. Askari, 2 years, by Kilbronoy—Lady Jean lE, o 6.12 (A. McCormick) ■•"•• " 2—Mr. J. Goring Johnston's ch. n. Sauna, 2 years, by Finland—Overall (A. Oliver) n Also started: 4 Stork 6.7 (Leo. George). The four carded started. Weldone was made a very hot order and with Saima carried the bulk of the machine. Saima was first out, followed by Weldone on the rails. Along the back Askari moved Into second place, ihere was no alteration till the straight was reached, when Askari went to the front to be displaced by Weldone, who came fast on the rails, and though McCormick made a great effort, tho favorite gained the verdict by a heYtd, with Saima half a length away third. Time, l min. 3secs. URENUI ELECTRIC HACK, of 150 sovs., second 25 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from stakes. Weight, Bst. 71bs. Flvo furlongs. 9—Mr JT. Wade's b. m. Alice Montrose. 4 years, by Hu^auinan—Hand Maiden (H. Hunt) ••■•• • l 3—Mr. W. G. Stead's o. c Cashmere 3 years, by Foramorz— Ringdove (H. Gray) •• ■ 2 10—Mr. G. C. Glenn's b. g. Empyrean, 3 ve.trs, by The Welkin—Flower of the West (F. Cook) 3 Also started: 2 Valencia (Goldfinch), 6 Banoguei(Nodd'er), 13 Grey Gowan (McDonell), 7 Princess Ora (O. McCarten), 4 Quinlro (J. O'Shea). 11 Stelpaul (A. McCormick), 5 Master Curran (R. Reid), 1 Mannish (H. Deeley), 8 Rantrlata, carried 8.9% (A. Oliver), 12 Huiroa (E. Reed). Winner trained by J. J. wade. Vlvlrinl was the only withdrawal, leaving thirteen starters. Mannish was made a hot order with Valencia, Cashmere and Quinlro also well supported. From a good start Empyrean was first out, with Quiniro as runner up; and this pair led to the straight, where Alice Montrose put In a challenge on the rails, and a hard fought race up the straight ensued At the distance Gray came on Cashmere. A great finish saw the trio pass the post almost in line. Alice Montrose got the verdict by a head, with a similar distance between second and third. Master Curran was fourth. Time, lmin. 4secs. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second horse 35 sors,, and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Sis furlongs. I—Mr. M. Williams' to. R, Walmatoa, aged, by Bezonlan—Punawal, 9.4 (A. McDonald) ■ 1 2—Mr. P. W. Scally's br. g. Esthonla, 3 years, by Elyslan—Merama, 8.1 (A. MeConmick) 2 3—Mr. J. Goring Johnston's br. f. Ermine, 3 years, by Martian—Ermengardo, J.2 (M. .McCarten) 3 Also started: 5 Rawakore 7.4, carried 6.13 (H. E. Johnson), and 4 Madam Ristori 7, carried 6.9 (L. George). Winner trained by owner Simonides and Trespass wero withdrawn, reducing the field to five. Betting was very brisk, the race carrying the most money of the day Walmatoa, the favorite, also carried the biggest, individual total of tile day. Esthonla carried nearly £2OOO. Of the others, Ermine had most support. Walmatoa delayed the start for a while, but eventually the field were got away well. Esthonia was quickest out and followed by Madam Ristori. Rawakore led to the straight. Hero Walmatoa, who was lying handy, made a bid and won comfortably by half a length, with Ermine two lengths away third. Madam Ristori was fourth. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssecs. An enquiry was held as to interference with Ermine, but after hearing evidence no action was wken.

WINNING OWNERS. The list of -winning owners with, the amounts won is as follows: — W. G. Stead, first In the Cup and Juvenile, second In the Urenul—£B2s. W. R. Kembnll,' first In the Flying, Okoke nurdles and Nursery, second In the Stakes, Paul Memorial, Juvenile 'and Waitarti. Hurdle-', and third in the Timaru Hack— £735. G. h. Stead, first In the Paul Memorial and Kawau Hack, second in the Okato Hack, and third In the Cup and Stakes—£sßo. A. Alexander, first In the Stakes—£3so. Harvey Rayner, first Waitara Hurdles and Okoke Hack— £2sfl. , J. S. McDonald, first Timaru and Omata Hacks—£23o. j „, M, Williams, first Farewell and second Flying—£l9o. H. B. Good, flrjt Mlmi Welter—£l3s. J, Lupton, first. Moturoa Hack—£lls. J. T. Wade, first Urenul—£lls. G. D. Greenwood, second Cup—£loo. J. Goring Johnston, third Miml Welter, Paul Memorial, Nursery and Farewell—£6s. R. A. McKenzle, second Nursery—£ 35. P. W. Scally. second Farewell—£3s. R. E. Laurent, second Omata and third Urenul—£3s. H. G. Hall, second Muni Welter—£2s. R. Barlow, second Moturoa—£2s. D. O'Reilly, second Timaru—£2s. G. Beatson, second Okoke Hurdles—£2s. A. .1. Davey, second Kawau Hack —£25. ,T. Horle, second Flying— £2O. F. Selwood, second Juvenile—£ls. N. Rasmussen, third Waitara Hurdles— £l->. C. McLaren, third Okoke Hurdles—£ls. J. O'Neill, third Moturoa—£lo. Mcßain and Aagaard, third Okato—£lo. G. C. Glenn, third Urenui— £lO. N. King, third Omata—£lo. WINNING TRAINERS. The successful winning trainers were: W. Hawthorne (Hymestra, Explorer and iWeldonel; G. Jones (Surveyor and Golden Bubble); R O'Donnell (Bonnetter and Started);; J. S. McDonald (Santorlni, 2); A. D. Webster (Master Moutoa and Fisher) ; W. F. Mantle (Silver Link) ; M. Williams (Waimatoa); P. Cofley (Pretty Bobby) ; M. Gardiner (Flying Master); and 3. J. Wado (Alice Montrose). WINNING JOCKEYS. Roy Reed was the most successful winning jockey, with five firsts (Bonnetter, Santorlni 2, Fisher, and Pretty Bobby). Jockeys to score two wins wore H. Gray (Surveyor and Golden Bubble), B. Deeley (Flying Master mid Starland), J. O'Shea (Hjimestra and Weldone). A. McDonald (Explorer and Waimatoa). Other winners wero L. G. Morris (Silver Link). F. Cress (Master Moutoa), and H. Hunt (Alice Montrose).