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Taranaki Daily News, 13 May 1920, Page 3

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EGMONT RACING CLUB< STEEPLECHASE MEETING. MAEQUETEUR WINS THE JIcRAE .MEMORIAL.

TLe Egmonf Racing Club wore very fortunate louanliiip; tlio weather conditions for tlie opening day of their winter meeting at Hawera yesterday. Though a cold wind blew, the sun shone throughout the day.

The attendance was very large, and must easily constitute a record for a winter meeting. The course, which was in good condition, a tribute to the work of Mr. A. Morse, was holding at the start, but improved as the day went ,on. Racing throughout was very interesting, the fields in every event being large, while the majority of the finishes were close. The judge (Mr. J, Cameron) hoisted his decisions promptly and correctly.

Speculation throughout the day was very brisk, the totalisator handling £35,919 for the eight races, as compared with £5£,623 for seven faces on the first day last year. In the absence of Mr. O'Callaglian, Mr. Moore had charge of the machine. Mr. Gladstone represented the Government. Mr. McMalion (stipendiary steward) was present, hut there were no enquiries. In the steeplechases there, were several falls, but no serious accidents. The whole day passed off most onjoynblv, the only feati.re to mar it being the delay in starting the races. The programme was about an hour and a half late, the last race being run practically in the dark. This was due to the big fields causing delay at the tote, and also at the slirt, but Mr. O'Connor was most patientMr. V. B. Stratton, the secretary, carried out hw duties efficiently. Mr. Whittle bad charge 'of the refreshment booth, and the eat firing was in the hands of Dustin, Ltd. The Hawera "Rand, under Conductor Gould, rendered an enjovablo y,ropramme of music. Details of the racing:—

TET.EGHAPH HACK HANDIf Al' (First Division), of inn soys., second 20 soys., third 10 sovs. from Jhe strikes. Five furlongs. I—Mr. H. B Gibson's b. f. Marble. Bar, Svrs . by Marble Arch—Project, 7.9 (McCormnc) • 1 ;_Mr. A. Alexander's br. m Lady Taula. aeed. by Bezonir.r. —Ijady Hume, 7 2 (Wa'.sh) 2 o—Mr I. Harnett's ch. K duinlro, llyvs., hv Quin Abbey—Kotcropo, 7.7 (car. 7.10) (A. Hoed) 3

Also started: S Sir Fanciful S 11 (A. Oliver), 4 Flviic Master, S.'l (car. S ill) (W. Younu). 2 AtiioHcnn Beauty S.fi (H. Cray), K Passin' Throujrh 8.3 (15. Hunt), 3 Oak Abbey 712 (Goldfinch). HI liori 711 (K, George). 14 Huinnn. 7 2 (J Barrv), 12 T Some Fashion 7.0 (car, 7I) (Conquest). 17 Glnrdav 7 0 (nmherfurd). lfi Yeoman 7.0 (car. 7 o'/?) "(Henley). 0 Admiration 7 0 (Toehranc). IS Valdina 7.0 (car. 5.7) (It. Oliver)', IS Lord Formby 7.0 (oa**. 7.4) (Griffiths), 11 Gay Patron 7.0 (H. Wliken). Winner trained by .1. Brown.

There were four defections Including the top-wel?lit, liirr.r.e. Marb!« Bar was made a sHehtly bet:er favorite than American Beauty, with Oa'r Abbey in strone demand. The field of eighteen was »nt well away, Marble Bar quickly shot in the front with Qulniro as her nearest attendant, and Koine r,n tlio favorite won* by a. length and a half from Lady "aula, who finished fast and beat Quinlro by three-quarters of a length for second place. Bip Pusli was fourth. Time, I 3 1-3.

TOXGAHOE HURDLES HANDICAP. of 27." sovs., second 30 sevs , and third 20 sovs. from the stake. One mile and threequarters. I—Mr. W. C. Morgan's b. p. Lunerino. ased, by Lupin—Matron, Ift." (.T Roach) 1 3—Mr. R Acton Adams' b. p. Lochella. aged, by Grafton Loch —Est el la, 10.10 (G. Fielding) 2 B—Mr. M. Conza's b. g. Applaud, Gyrs, by Foremost—Applause, 9-6 (Webby) 2 Also started: 7 Lord Najrar 11.R (.T. Preston), 2 All Over 10 9 (car. 10 10) (A. McDonald), 9 Gunwale 9 0 (R Hunt), 5 Paddintfon Green 9.0 (R. Thompson), 10 Hushabye 9 8 (car 9.11%) (A. Thorner). 4 Te Toa 0.8 (Dlllamore), 0 'Olio 9 3 (J. Torter), 1?, Cadet 9.2 (E Warner). 1" Yucatan 9 0 (Fowler), 11 Rerooattan 9.0 (Rutherfurd), 12 Danoffue 9.0 (car. 9.4) (W. West). Winner trained by T. Morris.

Marconi and Harbor Light were the only withdrawals, and of the fourteen remaining Luperino was made a very hot order, carryIns well four figure.* Ail Over was next in popular fancy. 'Cello led in the fi-nrly part of tlie journey from Te Toa and Itushnbye. Te Toa ran up to the leader the first time round, and the pair led to the straight. In the run home Luperino went to the front, and Lochella. putting in a hot challenge held the advantage 100 yards from heme. The favorite, however, came again, and gained the verdict, by half a length, with Applaud three tenths away third and Te Toa fourth. Time, 3 26.

HACK AND HUNTERS* STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second horse 25 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from the stake. About two miiefl. I—Mr.1 —Mr. .T. Gravenstoek's b. g. Luke, Gyrs, by Acrostic—Rnnora, 10 7 (W. Bowdcn) 1 2—Mr. J. Hook's hr. g. Ngakanul. aped, by Bandsman—St Clements imnre, 10.7 (A. Ward) 2 12 —Mr. E. Joyce's Silent Dick, by Manlapoto—Miss Paulsen, 9.7 (W. West) .. T,

Also started: ?, Master Webster 11.6 (.T. Kaan), 5 Simple Sam 9 13 (Dlllamore). 8 Stelpaul 9.7 (Copestake). 4 Cheddar 9.7 (Webby), 13 Toddy 9.7 (R. Oliver), 9 Whakamoa 97. (Tricklcbank), 14 Cordon 9.7 (P. McCuire), fi Slumix 9.7 (K. Bracken). 10 Sandringham 9 7 (ear. 9.13) (McSreney). 11 Kautahoe 9.7 (R. Hunt), 1 XctLschc 9." (G. Fielding). Winner trained by F. Higgott. There were five withdrawals, lenvinir fifteen to face the barrier. Luke was made about £250 better favorite than Ngakanui, who carried nearly £IOOO. Simple Sam led past the stand from Ngakanul, but was soon done with, and Luke who was lying handy ran into the lead and with Ngakanul in attendance raced round the back. Half a mile from home Master Webster ran into second place for a brief spell. .lumping well. Luke ran home a. winner by two lengths from Ngakanul, with Silent. Dick six lengths away third, and Master Webster fourth Cordon and Toddy took the wrong course early in the race, Sliwiix fell, hfs jockey escaping injury, whilst Xetische lost its rider. Time, 4.2RV»'

RGMONT STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of r.OO sovfl. second 70 sovs., and third 30 sovs. from stakes. About two and a half miles.

C—Mr. .T. K. Jaricscn's ch g. Wlrokino. ngert by Conqueror—Charlatan. 9.!) (Bovvdeii) 1 B—Mr. W. ft Kemball's bg. filadfifl, aged, by Birkenhead—(lladiola, ll.lfl '(Preston) o

s—Mr. 1) J. Hushes' ch. g. Polthogue aged, by Pa tronus—Sylvia Park, 10.7 (Lawson)

Also started: 4 Foeman, 11.6 (Kaan), 1 First Call 10 "> (Rennie), 9 Peneion ioo (Warner), 11l Sanrly Paul 9.10 (McSeveny) 7 Tirau (Roach), 2 Sail Home (A. McDonald)

Winner trained by F. Higgott. Old Munsindi, First Line, Bnttletlde, Master Webstqr, and Pawerewere were withdrawn, leaving a field of ten. First Call was mads favorite, carrying nearly twice as much mnnev as Sail Home, who was better fancied than Marconi and PoKhosuo Peueton, Wlrokino, and Tlrau led over the double the first time Sail Home and Foeman. There was no alteration alone the back, but at the end of the first mile Foeman took the lead, only to he superseded by Wirokino. At the bend Polthogue took the lead and led past the stand the second time round fmu Wirokino and Cladful, and (maintained the lend to within half a mile of home, where Glariful took charge, but in the concluding stages, Wirokino again went to the front and won by six lengths, with Polthogue eight lengths further back. Foeman was fourth. Feneton fell at the sod wall. Time, 5.48.

TAWHITI HANDICAP, of 250 sovs, second 35 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 9—Mr. W. Duncan'? bp. g. Rude, syra., by Cyrus—Cheeto. 8.8 (M. McCarten) \

I—Mr. - Bull's I). Ruddy. Gyrs., bv All Red—Nei'oil. 7.12 (L. Morris) .. 2 3—Mr. W. It. Keinbail's 1). g. Miss Gold, 3yrs., by Lucullus—Recoup, 7.7 (Carmont) ' 3

Also started: 4 Jutland 5.12 (0. McCarten), 11 Depredation 8.3 (Goldfinch), 7 Perfect Day 7.8 (McCorniac), 8 Egmont Park 7.0 lE. Hunt), 2 Blrkenvale 7.4 (J. Barry), 10 Tiranga 7.1 (car. 7.9) (A. Reed), 5 Income 7.1) IWalslio), ti Lady General li 12 (Wilkin).

Wiauer trained by F. Tilley. Estlionla and In;ih were withdrawn. Ruddy curried over four figures, and was easily first favorite. Blrkenvale, Miss Gold, Jutland, and Income were closely supported Iji that order. Perfect Day and Birkeuva-le I'nusetl .some delay ;it the barrier, finally Minting the* of iho start. Jutland was uutokest to move, and soon established a break of two lenpths from Egmont Park and Kuudv thf> latter running Into second place at the bend. Jutland led into tin? straight uhere the field closed up. At the distance Ruddy crime on the outside, and looked a winner, but llude, coming fust, gained the verdict by half a length, Miss a similar distance away third, with re:\Vf:;. Day close up fourth. Time, 1.18 1-ij.

TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP (Second Division), of 150 s...si, second horse 20 sovs., and third 10 sovs, from the stakes. Six furlongs. I—Mr. W. Honeyfleld's ch. g. Generalissimo, 3 yrs„ by Campflre—Rlstori, 7.10 (car. 7.13) (Goldfinch) 1 9—Mr. W. MeCralth's b. g. Royal MaTk, 4yrs., by King Mark—Chantress, 7.2 (S. Walshe) 2 o—Mr. W. Duncan's ch. P. Mlda, 3yrs., by Advance—Tahau,' 7.0 (car. 7.1) (K. Berry) 3

Also started: 5 Parorangi 8.12 (M. McCarten), 3 Kllbeggan 8.10 (H. Gray), 7 Samarang 8.8 (B. Morris), 8 Nemaline 8.0 (1.. Morris), 2 Empyrean 7.12 (Mc.Cormac), 10 Timidity 7.7 (F. Corlett), 11 Martian Mlsa 7.2 (C. Carmnnt), 4 Infante 7.2 (car. 7.6) (Conquest), 14 Crieff 7.0 (E. George), 17 Torokaha 7.0 (Rutherfurd), 17 Grab 7.0 (H. Wilton), 13 Finland Maid 7.0 (car. 7.11) E. Hunt), 19 Lady Leo 7.0 (car. 7.4%) (Griffith), 19 Rangatapu 7,0 (A. Tinker), 15 Guiration 7.0 (S. Anderson), 10 Avantl 7.4 (car. 7.7) (R. Hunt). Winner trained by R. Barlow. There were only three defections. Generalissimo was made the public's first choice, carrying half as much again as Empyrean, llie next fancied. Samaranx was prominent In the early stages, and led into the straight, where Royal Mark took command. At the distance Generalissimo, who was a)vvays handy, put in Ills run. and gained the verdict by a length from Royal Mark. Mida was four Icnjtlis further back and Samarang fourth. Time, 1.4 3-3.

McRAE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 400 sovs., second horse 80 sovs, and third 25 sovp. from the stake. One mile and a quarter. I—Mr. E wart's oil. g. Marqueteur, fiyrs, by King Mark—By By, 8.7 (H. Gray) 1 fi—Mr. F. if Bradley's b. p. Simon, aped, * by Sweet Simon—Sylvia Park mare, fi.9 (car. 7 0) (.1. Barry) 2 3—Mr. .f. Bull's blk. p. Omnhu. syrs , hy Ma ill a poto—C Joks Cord, 8.2 (L. Morris) 3 Also started: 3 Nobleman 9.2 (A. Reed), 4 Arrowfleld 7.0 {car. 71) (M. McCarteu), 7 Tirana <>.lo (S. Anderson), 8 Gulonform 6.7 (A. Hair). Winner trained by O. Cos.

Islngarch was the only withdrawal. Marqueuter was made a very hot. order. Simon was first to show out, and passed the stand in front or Blue Cross and Omahu. the favor--Ito lying Ust. Leaving the straight Marqueteur moved up, and at the back was lying third behind Sj-.noai and Blue Cross. Simon was the first to turn for home, but Marqueteu put in a challenge and a great, run homo saw tho favorite gain tho verdict hy half a length, Simon finishing on well Omahu was fourth lengths away third, and Blue Cross fourth. Time, 2.17 1-5.

RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 185 sovs., second 25 sovs.,' and third, 15 sovs. from lite stakes Severn furlongs. ■".--Mr. W. R. KembaH's blk. g. Yasllkor, Ilyra.. by Autumniuv—Ukraine, 8.10 (a! Oliver) 1 s—Mr. W Duncan's b. g. Tame Fox, 4yrs, by Volpono—Humdrum, 8 8 (M. MeCarten) 2 2—Mr. D. F. Culllnane's I>. m. Crucelle, by Signor—Cruclneiia, B.:i (L Morris) 3 Also started: 8 Otauru Kid 8?, (Burrv), 1 Pnnona S.O (Goldfinch), 9 MJmiri 7.10 (R. Hunt), 4 Miss Love 7 8 (car. 7 10) (A. Reed), 11 Wh'.z Bang 7.7 (car. 78) (Many'H), 0 Karaeo 7.G (McCormac), 12 Bang 7.5 {Cnrmont), 14 Miss Xorval 7.5 (car. 7.7) (Tucker), in Master Curran 7.5 (Hair), 7 Kyoto 7 :i (car. 7.5) (Hunt), 20 Alice, Montrose 7 2 (Anderson), 1.8 Zimmer 7.0 (ttutherfurd), 15 Prod'gal 7.0 (E. George), 18 Canvny 7.0 (Rowlands), 17 Rikl 7.0 (car. 7 3) (Griffiths), 10 Marthon 7.0 (car. 7.4) (Edgecombe), 10 Pomona 7 0 (Weiton), 21 Haurenga 7.0 (car. 7.21/2) (Cochrane), Winnor trained by W. Hawthorne.

Scratching reduced the field from twentvsix to twenty-cne, and In a heavy betting race, Penona was made a very hot order. Crucelle also carried nearly a thousand. The raco was run practically in the dark, and the finish saw Vasllkov, who led all the way, win by a neck.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Hawera, Last Kipht. The Ejjmnnt Racing C-lub's acceptances for the recond day aTe : . XGAMUTi; APPRENTICE HANDICAP. Six furlong*-'—Kiibeggan 9.0. NemtUine 8 10, Empyrean B.U, Karaeo ».!>, Mida, Infante 7.T, Prodigal, Rikl, Admiration, Crieff, Pomona. Valdlna. Hupann, Lord Pormby, Guiratlon 7.5. MAXAWAPOU HURDLES. One mile ana a lruU— Lord Najjar 11.0, All Over 10 9, Pnddingiun UrcMi 0 S, Te Ton, Applaud 9.7, Hushnbye 9.r», Tello, Hnutawa 9.2, Gunwale, Revocation fu>.

OPEKE STEEPLECHASE. Two miles-Old MimjjiniU 12.: i. First. Line, Luke 10 S. First Call, Master Webster 1f1.3, Peneton {>.l2, Tir.iu 9.8, Sail Home, Sandy Paul, Cheddar, Simple Sam, Slumix 0.7.

MOKOIA HANDICAP. Six furlongs.--Es-tiionia 8.12. Jutland 8.9, Depredation 8.1, Miss Gold 7.7. Egmont Park 7.2, Eirkonvaie 7.0, Income (i.ll, Lady Ceneral 6.9, Bang 6.7. lIAN'AIA HANDICAP. One mile and a distance.—Marqueteur 9.2, Perfect Day 7.10. Blue Cross 7.7, Arrow-field 7.4, Simon 7.3, Tiranga 6.11, Gulanform 6.7. SHORTS HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—lncome 9.0, Marble Bar 8.9, Samarang 8.7, American Beauty, Crucello 8.5, Passin' Through 8.0, Penona, Quiniro 7.11, Oak Abbey 7.in, Royal Mark 78, Lady Paula 77, Master Curran /7.4. Bang 7.3, Infante. Big Push 7.2. Hupana, Martian Miss. Alice Montrose, Toddy, Waterea.ll, Yeoman, Some Fashion, Avantl 7.0.

BOROUGH HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— Simon #4, Tame Fox 5.13, Otauru Kid 8 1, Penona 7.12, Rebuff 7.10, Yankee Jack 7.9. Mlmirl 7.8, Miss Lovo 7.7, Kyoto 7.3, Zimmer, Hauklno, Pomona, Some Fashion, Huarenga 7.0.

SOUTH CANTERBURY MEETING. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS.

Tlmaru, Lost Night. The South Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting opened In damp weather, rain falling during the first two races, but afterwards clearing. The course was greasy, but not. heavy. The attendance was very fair for such weal her. The tctalisator handled £17,012, compared with £ 1T,241 10s last year. Results:—

MAIDEN - PLATE. Six furlongs-1 Tit Prop 1, 3 Cliarlerol 2, 2 Bengeroop 3. Eleven started. Won by two lengths. Time, l.io i-n.

GLADSTONE HACK HANDICAP. One mile. —1 Silent King 1, 6 Nautical 2, 8 The Boss 3. Thirteen started. Won by two lengths. Tinio, 1 44.

SMITHFIELD HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —1 Silver Peak 1. 2 Murlhlku 2, 5 Moorabbe 3 Also ran: 4 Killowcn, 3 Mortbani. (i Sleepy Head, 7 Thestius. Won by a length. Time, 1.1 3-fi.

TIMARU CUP. One mile—2 Almoner 1, 4 Linden 2, 12 Kllkeo 3. Also ran: 1 Eleus, (1 Rmke\4 Drift, 7 Torfreda. 5 Tin Soldier, 13 Rurrangong, 11 Sedd-el Rnhr, 8 Mar'mnue, 3 Sispyhus. 11l Mythology, 9 Marching Order. Won by one and a half lengths. Torfreda was fourth. Time, 1.43 1-5.

STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a half.— 2 Mannwapango 1, 1 San Sebastian 2. 5 Sonny 3. Also ran: 4 Silver Spire, 3 Arlington, 6 Polladio, 8 Rolling Tide, 7 .Golden Rupee. Won by four lengths Sonny and Silver Spire were close up. Time, 5.23,

ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Four furlongs.— 1 Strategy 1, 3 Grange Bitters 2, 2 Irish Elegance :j. Fifteen started. Won by two lereiths. Time, 48 3-T»sec.

ROSEWILL HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—l Klllala 1, 4 Vice-Regal 2, 3 Lima 3. Ten ran. Tkne, 1.1 2-5.

PONCASTER WELTER. Seven furlongs.— 2 Primum 1, 5 Caverock 2, 4 Braid 3. Also ran: 3 Clirerhouse, 11 Jock. 6 Golden PrlDrte,

7 Nautical, S Bandy, 1 Ardmore, 12 liosevear, 19 AH Serene. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. . . ■ Tituaru, Last Night. Acceptances for the second day are:— HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Charloroi 8.9, Bengeroop 8.7, Sherlock, Juliana (i'ttif sas'.5 as '. ste P> Pomposo 8.1, Foreign i,,fi, o '.j! ln j 3faUen ' Conduit, Lady Mavkhope, Judy Abbott 8.0. PARER°RA HANDICAP. Six furlongs.v™J 3pec „ I(,T ' Torfreda 9.11, Killowen 9.3, 7 ™ K! ■ K " laiil 8!) > Murlhlku 8.4, Braid <•10, Thestius 7.0.

B!vACO\sfield HACK HANDICAP. Seven fmlongs.—Mythology 9.3, Miss Camouflage 9.3, 1 1 0 1 . 2, SUe " l K1 " k s A " Serene, Blue Admiral 8.8, Nautical. Vic,. Regal 8.2, Master Dennis 7.11, Lady Pallas 7.7. AUTUMN HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.-—Rorke's Drift 8.9, Kllkeo 5.2, Linden 7.12, Marianne 7.11, Sisyphus 7.9, Claveribot US 6 7 7 7 ' 30Ck 7 ' 5, Ro3e?ear ' Tal-

AVAIITI STEEPLECHASE. Two miles.— Merry Lad 12.1, Arlington, Golden Prince 11.0, l ailadio, Dardanelles 10.12, Paremat* 10.0, Grey Renown 9.11. Rolling Tide 9.9, Golden Rupea 9.7.

t> , , STAKES. Fire furlongs.—Bontave, nablyon. Golden Venture, Greek Son, Loch weir, Plastic, Poinpose, Bothlna, Lady Allenby. Cleveland 8.!), Paddy's Hope, Prince Martian, Royal Mac, Sunbath 7.11.

TEMUKA HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Mythology, Marching Order 8.13, Cattach, Irish Elegance 8.7, Pit Prop 8 2, Vice Regal, ihe Boss, Barley Rigs 7.10, Sunlit 7.», Pax <■B, Hamds Off, Master Dennis, Red Pal 7.6, Lima 6.11> Woodrow, Dorcas 6.7.

SEADOWN WELTER. Six furlongs.-Kll-lala 9.3, Caverock 8 0, Murlhlku 8.13, Sleepy Head 8.9, Pyjama, Moorabbe, Braid 8.5, Ardmore 8.0, Bandy, Balrnsdale, Revolution 7.7.