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Taranaki Daily News, 18 March 1920, Page 7

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OPUNAKE RACES. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. ESTHONIA WINS THE CUP. The annual meeting of the Opunake Racing Club at Pihama yesterday proved one of the most successful that has been held by the club. Favored by ideal weather conditiona there was a very large attendance, the gate takings showing an increase on last year. . The improvements effected by the club during the last twelve months were very favorably commented on. The new course, which is just a mile, was in splendid order, while the extra lawn space provided in front of the stand and in the birdcage enabled the crowd to move about with some degree of comfort. There, is room for improvement in the grandstand and other appointments, but this is part of the programme that the committee have mapped out, and during the year considerable progress wilt be made in this direction.

The racing throughout was interesting- The fields, save in the Cup and President's Handicap, were large, while the finishes were close in the majority of cases. Winners were well concealed, favorites only scoring ou two occasions, a tribute to the work of the handicapper (Mr. H. Coyle). Mr. A. Morse was at the barrier, and almost invariably got his fields away well. Mr. R. P. Morrisoy, in the judge's box, had nornp close finishes to decide, but gave his decisions promptly. The Cup was won by Mr. P. Scally's consistent performer Estlionia, another New Plymouth , horse. Movement, running second. The open sprint event fell to Mr. Selwood's Income, after a 'great struggle with Egmont Park. 1 The totaliaator staff, under Mr. O'Callaghan, had a busy day, but the ex'tra windows provided enabled the staff to handle the investments comfortably. Little money was shut out, and the races were kept well up to time. Mr. D. Ardell was the Government official in the machine, which handled £29,970, as compared with £27,309 last year, an increase of £2681.

Mr. Jewell was the stipendiary steward present, but there were no inquiries. There was no incident to mar the day's pleasure, except in the last race, when Prince Formby met with an accident when in a good winning position, breaking his leg and haying to be destroyed- .. Mr. A. Oood, as president, was as* sidnons in his attention to all, while Mr. P. S. Filey, as secretary, had every detail in his department provided for. The catering was in the hswds of Mrs. Foster, of Hawera, and the refreshment booth was under the control of Mr. Crabtree. The Opunake Federal Band, under the baton of Mr. J. Humphries, rendered a splendid programme of music. The results were as follows: HANDICAP HACK HURDLES, of 135 sovs,, second 20 sovs. and Ihlrd 10 sovs. One imlle and a half. 4—Mr. D. J. Hughes' b. g. P*olthogue, aged, by Patronus—Sylvia Park mare. 10.7 <W. West) 1 3—Mr. M. Conza's b. e. Applaud, 6yr.s., by Foremost Applause, 10.0. (P. Webby) 2 B—Mr. C. McLaren's b. g. Cheddar, aged, by Merrlwee—Brown Alice, 9." (Howden) 3 Also started: 1 To Toa, 10.5 (McDonnell); 2 Pair Paul, 9.13 (A. Ward) ; 10 Tlrau, 9.9 (H. Hunt); 5 Master Webster, 9 6 (J. Kaan); 7 Toddy, 9 0 (car. 9.3). (G. Ward) r 6 Stelpaul, 9.0 (F. Johnson) ; 8 Silent Dick, 9 0 (Caddy). Winner trained by C. Jackson. There were Are scratching, and of the ten that started Te Toa was made a warm order, with Fair Paul next in demand. Applaud was also well supported. Tirau was first out, followed by Te Toa, who took the lead at the first jump. Passing the stand the Srst time Te Toa led from Toddy, who got away badly, and Stelpaul. Te Toa maintained the advantage to tho last jump, where Polthogue went to the front, and in a great run home, secured the verdict by a neck from Applaud, with Cheddar a similar distance away. Te Toa was fourth. Time, 2.56. MAIDEN PLATE, of 100 sovs., second 15 sovs., and third 5 sovs. Weight-for-age. Seven furlongs. 2—Mr. B. Barlow's b. p. Valencia, 3yrs, by Solferlno—Anltea. 8.6 (Goldfinch) .. 1 I—Mr. J. Kami's b. g. Bl* Push, 4yrs, by Master Soult—Clemilne, 9.0 (H. Gray) 2 V. Selwood's br. g. Valncre, 3jrs„ by Husbandman—Eanglputu mare, 8.0 (M. McCarten) 3 Also started: 6 Banogue, 9.1 (L. Nodder); 12, Yeoman, 9.1 (P. Healey); 5 Master Curran, 9.1 (K. Hunt); 14 Poka, 9.1 (McDonnell) ; 8 Cheer Up, 9.1 (McFlyon); 11 Interval, 9.1 (Johnson) ; 7 Eikl, 9.0 (Goodwin); 10 Encircle, 9.0 (B. Reed); 13 Finland Maid, 8.12 (O. Ward); 3 Kaplti, 8 3 (McCormac); 9 Princess Ora, 8.3 (0. McCarten). Winner trained by owner. There were only four defections, leaving a field of 14, of which Big Push, with Gray in the saddle, carried nearly twice as much as Valencia, the. next in demand. From a good start the favdrlte was first to show out, and led the way well Into the straight, where i Valencia put in a run and passed the judge's box ft length in front of Big Push, with Valncre half a length further back. Kaplti I was a good foruth. Tune, 1.32. [OPUNAKE CUP (Open), of 200 sovs., second 1 40 sovs., and third 15 spr». One mile and a quarter.

I—Mr. P. W. Scaily's br. g. Esthonio, 3yrs., by Elyalau—Baronia, 8.7 (H. Gray) 1 3—Mr. P. Johnson's blk. ra. Movement, aged, by Advance—Officer marc, 7.C (M. MdCarten) « 2—Mr. J. Oasserley's b. g. Perfect Day. syrs., by Guianforte—Country Picnic, 8.4 (McCormac) 3 Also started: 4 Claris, 6.10 (E. Kendall). Winner trained by owner. Tlranga, owing to a mishap, was withdrawn, whilst Rislngham and Self Alliance were al6o withdrawn, reducing the field to four. . Esthonla was made a very warm order, whilst Perfect Day also carried over four figures. From a good start, the field were sent away In line. When the field settled down Perfect Day was out In front, and passed tho stand the first time a length in front of Clavis, who was just ahead of Movement, with Esthonia last, about four lengths away. This was the order round the back. Half a cmlle from home the field closed up. and Esthonia moved Into second plaoe. Perfect Day and Esthonia raced into the straight on Urms, but at the distance Gray moved on Esthonla and the favorite soon put the Issue beyond doubt, winning comfortably by two lengths from Movement. who came fast over the last part and beat Perfect Day by a similar distance for second place. Clavis was about six lengths away fourth. Time, 2 12 2-5. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 105 sovs, second 15 sovs., and third 5 sovs. Five furlongs. 3—Messrs. Dwan Bros. ch. f. American Beauty, , 3yrs.. by Demosthenes—Rose Shield. 8.13 <H. Gray) 1 ll—Mr. W. L. Luscand's ch. g. Gold Work, 4yrs., by Campflrc—Faneywork, 8.0 (R. Hunt) 2 6~Mr. J. Kalill's b. g. Big Push, 4yrs, by Master Soult—Clemslne, 8.7 (E. Kendall) 3 Also started": 1 Marble Bar, S 5 (0. McCartenl; 4 Kareao, 8.11 (McDonnell); 7 Mel'.ta. 8.5 (MoFlynn) ; 2 Prodigal. 8.3 (Goldfinch) ; 8 Toddy, 8.0 (R. Reld); 10 Toroknha, S 0 ih. Nodder); 5 Valuers. 8 0 (M. McCarten); 8 Bay Formby, 8.0 (Goodwin). Winner trained by C. Mlllen. Scratchings reduced the field from fifteen to eleven, Alice Montrose being the principal withdrawal. Marble Bar was made a good favorite, Prodigal and American Beauty being next In demand. From a good start American Beauty was first to show out,. followed by Valnere, and the pair led the way to the turn for 'home, where American Beauty shot to tile front and won easily by three lengths from the little fancied Gold Work, who enmc with a great hurst, over the concluding stages and bMt 3il ''ush fo» second money by half

a length. Taincre was fourth. Time, 1.5 2-5. WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 105 sow., second 15 sovs., and third 0 SOV3. Mm. weight 8.7. Seven furlongs. C—Mr. P. Johnson's b. g. Te Toa, Gyrs., By Red Rain—lona. 8.12 (McDonnell) 1 4—Mr. Nell Brown's bit. g. Gulanform, 4yrs., by Gulanforte—Arnunce, S.ll (E. Kendall) * s—Mr. i. Brltton'a eh. g. Encircle, 4yrs . by Gold Circle—Miss Fenelope, 8.7 (It. Re-id) •>: Also started: 2 Army Service, 10.7 (H. Hunt); 1 Florist, 9.8 (Howden); 3 Some Boy, 8.13 (0. Mo.Carten) ; 7 Kalmanawanui, 8.9 (L. Nodder); 8 Marthon, 8.7 (P. Healey). Winner trained by owner. Valencia was the only defection. Of the eljht starters, Flori* and. Army Semce carried the bulk of the money, the former being about £201) the better favorite. 'Die field were despatched In line. Encircle was first out with Florist and Guianform together, and Te Toa and Some Boy close up next. The leaders were hunched along the hack, but at the turn to the straight, Te Toa went to the front and won comfortably bv six lengths from Gulanforin, with Encircle four lengths further back. Some Boy was fourth. Time, 134. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP (Open), of 185 sovs., second 20 sovs., and third 10 aovs, Six furlongs. I—Mr. F. Selwood's b. g. Income, Syrs., by Guianforte—Pommery, 7.7 (M. McCarten) 1 2—Mr. D. J. Goodwin's br. h. Egmont Park, 4yrs„ by Sylvia Park—Tottie, 8.7 (R. Reed) 2 I—Mr. E. George's b. m. Madam Rlstori. aged, by Marble Arch—Rlstori, 8.9 (H. Gray) 3 Alsq started: 3 Slmonldes, 9.10 (Goldfinch) ; 6 Movement, 8.4 (McDonnell); 4 Tirana, 7.8 (McCormac). v Winner trained by W. Pine. Esthonla, Prince Foraiby, and Marble Bar were withdrawn, leaving a field of sil to face the barrier. Of these, Madam Rlstori was made favorite, carrying four figures, Egmont Park being next and Slmonldes third In public demand, but there was solid support for all. A goqd start saw Madam Ristorl elementarily take command, only to be displace;! by Income, with Egmont Park and Tirana together next and Movement last. Along the back the field closed up, Egmont Park and Tirana dhtwlng up to the ( leader. The trio raced together for a. while 'with Interne on the Tails. Egmont Park turneo for home a length ahead of the Held, anon great race t'o the post ensued, the pair being locked together. Income managed to hold a slight advantage and gained the verdict hy a head, with Madam Rlstori two and a half lengths away third. Tirana was fourth. Time, 1.18.

PRESIDENT'S HACK HANDICAP, of 135 sovs., second 20 sora, and third 10 sovs. One mile, I—Mr. A. J. Davey's b. jf. Self Alliance, flyrs. by St. Paul—Ebb Tide, 8.10 (H. Gray) 1 2--Mr E. George's b. g. Cadet, Syrs., -» Carl Rosa—Energy, B.T (McFlynn) 2 3—Mr. '(!. Broughton's b. g. Kaimanawanui, Oyre., by St. Paul—Ranglpuhl mare, 7.1 (S. Anderson) 3 The only starters. Winner trained by J. 3. Thacke'r. Scratchings reduced the field by half. Self Alliance and Cadet divided public favoritism, Prom a good start Cadet was first to take the lead with Kaimanawanui next and Self AUlanro last. When the field had settled down Self Alliance ran into second place, and along the back was on tenmii with the leacer. The pair raced together to the turn for home, where Gray came away on Self Alliance and scored his third win by nearly a length from Cadet, who was hard ridden. Kaimanawanui was about 100' yards further back. Time 1.48 2-5. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs., second 20 sovs., and third 10 sovs. Five furlongs. 6—Mr. .T. Dunlop's cli. g. Master Curran, Oyrs., by Master Soult—Biddy Curran, 7.G (R. Hunt) 1 2—Messrs. Dwnn Bros. ch. f. American Beauty, 3yrs, by Demosthenes—Ross Shield, 9.0 (Inc. 141b. pen.) (H. Gray) 2 4—Mr. P. 8. Bluett's br. g.. Kareno, 4yrs., by Maniapoto—St.. Clements mare, 84 (M. McCarten) 3 Also started: 1 Prince Formby, 9.0 (McFlynn) ; 3 Marble Bar, 8.12 (McCormac) ; .1 Banogue. 7.C (K. Held) ; 9 Yeoman, 7.0 (Henley) ; 7 Rikl, 7.0 (H. Hunt) ; 8 Finland Maid, 7.6 (Cleaver); 10 Valdlna, 7.6 (Rutherf urd); 11 Interval. 7.6 (Anderson). Winner trained by D. Stockman. There Were ten withdrawals, leaving eleven to race the barrier. In the heaviest beting race of the day Prince Formbv was made a few pounds better favorite than American Beauty, both carrying over £I3OO, whilst Marble Bar carried clos* on £IOOO. A straggling start saw Prince Formby strike the front earnj, being quickly joined by American Beauty and Marble Bar. This trio carried the Held to the straight, where the favorite dropped back. American Beauty was being proclaimed a winner when Master Curran erfme with a great run on the outside and gained the verdict by a length, with Karaeo a length and a half further back. Tlstth 1.5 2-5. Prince Formby broke a 1,/j, apparently having been galloped on, and was destroyed

OHINEMURI RACES. SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. By Telegraph—Press Association. Paeroa, Last Night. The Ohlncmurl Jockey Chib concluded their meeting In ideal weather. There was n large attendance. Results:— - HANDICAP HURDLES—Cymer 1, Rathlln 2, Seville 3. Scratched: Oaklelgh. Time, 2.56. HIKUTAIA HACK HANDICAP.—TInokaha 1, Miss Leslie 2, Formalin 3. Scratched: Oalt Abbey, Winsome Arch, Royal Abbey, Romance, Royal Prince. Time, 1.18 2-5. WAITEKAURI HANDICAP.-Klng Abbey I, Ring Lupin 2, Scrap o' Paper 3. Scratched: Crowhurst, Lightning, Miss Leslie, Night-time. Time, 1.2 4-5. PAEROA HANDICAP.—Ruatara 1, Taimaroa 2. Woody Glen 3. Scratched: Blue Cross. Time, 1.42. MINERS' HACK HANDICAP—Dead Sweet 1, Tlnohoro and Broderlek. dead-heat 2. Scratched: Monocrat. Time, 13 2-5. WAIKINO WELTER HANDICAP.—Kcreone 1, Itekanul 2, Obtnewairua 3. Scratched: Woody Glen, Royal Abbey. Time, 1.26 3-5. STEEPLECHASE. - First Call 1, Golden Glow 2, Ranza Mist 3. Scratched: Kurnalpt. Won easily. Time, 5.58. WAIHI HANDICAP—Queen Abbey 1, Caballero 2, Crowhurst 3. Scratched: Kereone, Hlneamaru, Prince Charltrol, Machree, Inuaiite. Won by a length . Time, 1.15 4-5.

RIVERTON HANDICAP. Invercargill, Last Night. The Hiverton Racing Club's handicaps are: WAIAU STEEPLECHASE—Grafton Tot 11.4, Dunmure 10.12, Magdala 10.11, Captain French 10.8, St. Cletus, Prog, Gladys Dew, Cazna, Tokomalrlo, North Wind, Pair Play, Bontuily, Silver Top, Burnbank, Loch Elsh, Sartoral 10.7. AUARIMA HANDICAP. Kllbrogan S.lO, Rokelalne S.C, Kilkee 8.2, Golden King, Buller, Almoner 7.13, Silver Peak 7.10, Linden 7.0, Polamon 7.4, Benefit 7.3, Glensponse 7.1, Eight Bells, Post Haste 7.0, Aycllffe 0.12, lady Superior (J.lO, Martltorm, Satisfaction, O.r. FIRST COUNTY HANDICAP—GoIden King 9.1, Samiel 9.0, Rear Admiral S.ll, Buller 5.5, AyelJße. Jock S.O, Kibneedy 7.12, Marching Orders 7.4, Prlmum, Blue Admiral, Bright Spot, Twinkle. Wild Pilgrim, Mettle Drift 7.8, Lewis Gun. Vocation, Fitzosborne, Lady Pallas 7 7. KIVERTON CUP.—Eleus 9.0, Eorke's Drift 8.12, Radial 8.11, Kilkee 3.1, Tin Soldier R.O, Almoner 7.13, Burrangong, Silver Peak, Samiel 7.7, Thaddeus 7.5, Marianne 7.4, Sedd-el Bahr 7.3, Mazama 7.1, Benefit, Gunrest, Joel 7.0, Eight Bells C.lO, Marching Orders. Bright Spot, Thlstlecrown, Miss Camouflage 6.7. GREAT STEEPLECHASE.—SIversfIre 11.8, Palladio, Sau Sebastian 11 7. Bore 11.S, Karkoma 10.11, Hentherlca 10.0, Rcngahere 10.8, Nocturnal, Glenisla 9.13, Klutalshore 9.11, Tuigi 9.8, Duiraure, Gladys Dew, Tokomalrlro U. 7. VISITORS' HACK HANDICAP.—Kimleedy CI 4, Marching Orders 9.1, Post Haste 9.0, Blue Admiral Prlmum, Bright Spot, Twinkle 8.12, L.-.dy Superior, Adelaina, Red Paul 8 8, Martifors 8.4, Mettle Drift, Sartolite S3, Dorian, Etta, Proceeder, Lewis Gun, Pallah 8-2, Pengeroop, Glenaret, Lady Pallas, Fltzosnorne, Hlnckurn, Silent King, Linton, Oreti, Martain Nell, The Boss 8.0. POVRAKINO nANDICAP.—KiIkee 93. Tin Soldier 9.0, Golden King 8.10 Samiel, Hear Admiral 8.6, Amrlanne. Sedd-el Bahr 83. miller 8.0, Linden 7.13, Jock 7.9, Bright Spot, Thlstlerrown, Marching Orders, Miss Camouflage 7.2. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. By Telegraph.—Tress Assn.—Copyright. Deceived March 17, 10 20 p.m. Sydney, March 17. Karo has been scratched for the Cup and t:, J "• w'sr, ;.ad Rossini for the St. Legsr.