SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 January 1921, Page 7

SPORTING.

STRATFORD RACING CLUB. THE OPENING DAY. LARGE ATTENDANCE AND GOOD SPORT. WALTON WINS THE CUP. The Stratford Racing Club’s annual meeting opened on Saturday in perfect summer weather. Consequently there was a very large attendance from all parts of the province and beyond. All were well satisfied with the sport provided. The course was in good order, the fields in the majority of cases were large, and the finishes ex*citing- There was not one untoward incident to mar the day’s enjoyment. Taken on the whole fche dividends were small, the public being a’ble to gauge the merits of the contestants fairly accurately, as may be noted from the fact that the riders of the fottr first favorites and the two second favorites saluted the judge during the day. The only time, in fact, that the public were astray was in the Cup, whieh was won by the Gisborne horse Walton, which started fifth favorite in a field of eight, and won by a length and a half, the favorite, Volo, never being prominent. Mr A. Morse, at the barrier, despatched his fields well, whilst Mr. J. R. L. Stanford, in the judge’s box, gave his decisions promptly and correctly. The- totalisator staff, under the management of Mr. Silk, of Wanganui, had a busy time, handling £41,259 10s, as compared with £40,521 10s last year, an increase of £738. Mr. Cook, Regis-trar-General, was the Government totalisator official. Mr. Gordon, stipendiary steward, was present, but found little to engage his attention. Mr. A. Colman, the secretary, as usual did his work well.

The New Plymouth Citizens’ Band, under Conductor McLeod, rendered a splendid programme of musical selections, which was much appreciated. Detailed results: — MAIDEN PLATE, of 150 sovs,, second 30 sovs. and third 17 sovs. from stakes; five furlongs. 2 Mr. R. Johnson’s cb.g. Wolthea, 4yrs, by Wolawa—Dorothea, 8.7 carried 8.8 (E. Lowe) L S Mr. W. Harper’s b.rn. Lady Polly, 3yrs, • by Husbandman—Polycaste, 8.7 carried ,8.10% (N. K. McDonell) 2 10 Mr. D*. King's b.m. Kato, 4yrs, by Foremost —Coronet mare, 8.7 (J. Hockley) 3 Also started-—9 Watercall 8.7 (K. taunbess), 8 Hurio-a 8.7 (E. Reed), 13 Lady Kotiripo 8.7 (L. Manson), 4 Gaiety Girl (M. O’Shea), 11 Maniaroto 8.7 (C. Cotter), 1 Maropa 8.7 (Goldflnch), 15 Porirna (H. Hunt), 5 Festive 8.7 (O. McCarten), 7 Gay Patron 8.7 (F. Corlett), 16 Rawrlki 8.7 (G. Ward), 18 Skylight 8.7 carried 8.2 (Cochrane), 17 Rapid Fire 8.7 (Edgecumbe), 14 Husbandry 8.7 (R. 'Conway), and 6 Icl 8.0 (W. E. Pine). Winner trained by R. Johnson. There were nine defections. In a poor betting race Maropa was made a slightly better favorite than Wolthea, the two carrying the bulk of the money. After a little delay at the barrier, Mr. Morse despatched the big field of eighteen well. Lady Polly was the first to show out, with Maropa second, but after a furlong Wolthea ran into second berth about two lengths behitfcl the leader. This was the order to the straight. Lady Polly entering -the home stretch a dear length to the good. Wolthea, rigorously ridden, wore the leader down in the run home, and gained the verdict by a head, with Kato, who had come fast from the distance, half a. length away third, and Maropa fourth. Time, Irnin. 3sec.

TARIKI WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., second 35 sovs., third 15 sovs from stakes; setten furlongs, 1 Mr. W. R. Kronast’s blk g Malingerer, 6yrs, by Black Dover—Miss Vamu, 9.11 (Goldfinch) 1 2 Mr. J. O’Neill’s cfci g Qulniro, 4yrs, by Quin Abbey—Kotiripo, 9.3 carried 9.4% (S. Reid) -2 6 Mr. R. Hicks’ ch g Complex, syrs, by Gulanforte—-Canary Creeper, 8.8 (L. Manson) 3 Also started: 7 piro Piro 9.10 (O. MoCarten), 8 Munition 8.13 (McDonell), 11 Mangalwai 8.3 (Cochrane), 4 Bell Noire 8.9 (Lowe), 1© .Crystal Palace 8.9 carried 8.10% (LeWer), 9 Riki 8.8 (Holman), 5 Interest 8.8, carried 8.3 (E. Pine), 6 Complex 8.8 (L. Manson), 12 Sir William 8.7 carried 10.9 (R. Reid), 14 Timera 8.7 (Cotter), 13 Klko Kiko 8.7 (E. Reed), 3 Velociform 8.7 (Corlett), and 14 Silver Paul 8.7 (Edgecumbe). Winner trained by H. W. Johnston. Tile scratching pen was busy in the Tariki Welter, 11 of the 26 carded withdrawing. Malingerer was backed as if he could not lose, carrying about three times as much as either Qulniro or Maropa, the next in demand. Quiniro was first to show out, leading the way from Interest and Bell Noire, the latter being displaced by Malingerer after a furlong, and this was the order to the turn for home, Qulniro heading for home first. Malingerer, however, went to the front, and a great run ensued, Malingerer getting home by half a length from Quiniro, with Complex, who had come fast from the distance, half a length fiirther back, and Riki fourth. Time, Imin. 2'9 3-ssecs. STRATFORD CUP HANDICAP (open), of 700 sovs., second 140 sovs. and third 70 sovs. from stakes; 1% miles. 5 Mr. P. A. Herman's b g Valton, 4yrs, by Foremost —Polycaste, 7.7 (Conway) 1 2 Mr. W. A. Henderson’s b g Scrap o’ Paper, aged, by Seaton Delaval—Tauriki 8.0 (L. Manson) 2 2 Mr. F, Beesley's ch g Marqueteur, 6yrs, by King Mark—By-By, 8.13 (0. McCarten) Also started: 1 Volo 10.6 (S. Reid). 4 Depredation 8.13 (Goldfinch), 7-’Admiration 7.2 (Cochrane), 6 Seasprite 6.13 (Anderson), 8 Haversack 6.9 carried 7.0 (Cork). Winner trained by J. Y. McCracken. Income, Alteration and Crucelle were withdrawn, eight going to the post. Speculation was very heavy, and when the machine closed Volo was made a slightly better favorite than Marqueteur, with Scrap o’ Paper also solidly supported. Scrap o’ Paper was first to showout, with Seasprit© and Depredation, Passing the stewards' stand Depredation rushed to the front, and led out of the straight from Scrap o’ Paper and Walton. Walton, gradually improved his position, and four furlongs from houne was in command from Depredation, with Scrap 0' Paper third. Walton led into the stalght from Depredation. Marqueteur came with a rush, and displaced Depredation, but at the distance Scrap o’ Paper came again, but could not overhaul Walton, who won by a length and a half. Marqueteur was a neck further back third, and Haversack fourth. Time, 2min. llsec. OHURA HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second horse 40 sovs., and third 20 sovs. from stakes; 1% miles. 8 Mr. J. Hook’s br c Ngakanui, aged, by Bandsman.—St. Clements mare, 11.4 (McDowell) 1 4 Mr. D. J. Hughes’ b g Polthogue, aged, by Patronus—Sylvia Park mare. 9.8 (Copestake) 2 1 Mr. J. L. Bowen’s ch g Nicomar, aged, by Spalpeen—Natator mare, 9.9 (R. Turner) 3 Also started—2 Te Toa 10.13 (Johnson), 5 Stelpaul 9.2 (Edgecumbe), 6 Wangawai 9.0 (Cotter), 7 Trucker 9.0 (West). Scratchings reduced the field of fifteen to .»W..MS w.wus,

I Te Toa, Ngakanui and Polthogue also solidly supported, Te Toa. at once hopped out, and led the way past the stand the first time round from Nicomar and Polthogue, witli Ngakanui wel.' back, and Trucker last. At the next jump Polthogue ran into second position, and will- half a. mile to go went to the front, leading to the turn for home. Ngakanui., gaining a lot of ground at the last obstacle, took the lead, and, though Polthogue came again, he was unable to get up Lt the leader, who gained the verdict by half a length, with Nicomar two lengths away third. Te Toa was fourth. Time, 3min. 17 l-ssec.

DOUGLAS HANDICAP (open), of 3">o sovs., second torse sovs. and third horse 35 sovs. from stakes; 6 furlongs. 2 Mr. D. G. Cullinane's b m Crucelle, 4 yrs, by Signor—Crucinella, 7.10 (Corlett) 1 1 Mr. D. J. Goodwin’s br g Egmont Park, syrs, by Sylvia Park—Tattle, 8.1 (Goldfinch) 2 8 Mr. H. J. Eave’s b g Income, ij’rt, by Gulanforte—Pammery, 8.1 (E. Pine) 3 Also started—4 Lady Paula 6.7 (Conway). Winner trained by H. Rayner.

Scratchings reduced the field by half. Egmont Park was made a very warm order, With Crucelle and Income also solidly supported. The quartette was well despatched. Crucelle was the first to show out, and led the way from Income and Egmont Park, with Lady Paula last. Egmont Park improved his position, and at the turn for home was momentarily in front. Corlett then made a run on Crucelle, and gradually drew away, winning comfortably by a bare length, with Income five lengths away third. Time, Imin 14 1-5 secs MIDHIRST HACK HANDICAP, 0? 2.10 «o;«., second 40 sovs., and third 20 sovs. from stakes; 8% furlongs. 1 Mr. P. A. Herman’s b g Sir Huon, 3yrs, by Charlemagne ll.—Feminaphone, 7.10 (Manson) 1 2 Mr. A. J. Peachey's b h Warrawee, syrs, by Wolawa—Murette, 8.11 (O. MeCtrten) 2 4 Mr. Newton King’s b c Stork, 3yrs, by Hallowmas—White Crane, 8.7 (L. George) - 3 Also started: 5 Prodigal 8.10 (Goldfinch), 3 Karaeo 8.11 (E. Pine), 7 Alice Montrose 7.7 (Cochrane), 6 Country Air 6.12 (Conway). Winner trained by J. Y. McCracken. Scratchings reduced the field from 16 to 7, and of these Sir Huon was made a very hot order, though Warrawee also carried close on four figures. There was a little delay at the start. Sir Huon breaking through the barrier. However! the field was Ultimate!? despatched in an even line, Warrawee being the first to show in front. At three furlcngs Stork ran into the lead from Karaeo, the favorite considerably improving his position and running into second place. Sir Huon led into th© straight from Stork, and waa never headed, winning by 1% lengths from Warrawee, who put in. a great run. from the distance,- and beat Stork by half a length. Prodigal was fourth. Time, Imin 50 l-ssecs. MAHOE WELTER HANDICAP, of 275 sova second 55 sovs., and third 27 sovs. from stakes; 8% furlongs. 1 Mr. M. F. Bradley’s b g Simon, by Sweet Simon—Sylvia Park mare, 9.3 (Corlett) 1 2 Mr. G. F. Hardy’s blk m Vermillion, 6yrs, by All Red—Rose Shield, 9.2 (Lowe) 2 4 Messrs. McDonald Bros.’ blk g Trombone, aged, by Zimmerman—Orchestra, 8.7 (M. D. O'Shea) 3 Also started: 3 Alteration 9.11 (S. Reid) and 5 Grattan 8.7 (Conway). Winner trained by H. Rayner. Scrap 0’ Paper, Egmont Park and Seasprit© were the defections, leaving a field of five. Simon ,and Vermillion were heavily backed, the former being the betted fancied. Trombone made the running in tbe early stages, with Vermillion close up. Three furlongs from home the latter ran to th© front, and entered the straight first. Simon here mad© his run, and cutting down the leaders and going on, won by two lengths from Vermillion/ who was a length in front of Trombone, with Alteration fourth. Time, Imin 50 3-ssecs. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., second 35 sovs., third 17 sovs from stakes; six furlongs. « 1 Mr C. Morse’s b g Jovial., 4yrs, by Merry Moments—Sanguine, 7.13 (Goldfinch') - I 8 Mr R. E. Laurent's blk g Passin’ Through, 4yrs, by Gulanforte—lseult, 8.8 (K. Lambess) 2

6 Mr. J. Gleeson’s b m Molleen Oga, 4yrs, by Birkenhead—Kitty Mauverln, 7.11 carried 7.6 (Cochrane) 3 Also ran: 3 Hepta 9.1 (O’Shea), 2 Iratfuka (O. McCarten), 7 Empyrean 8.8 (Copestake), 5 Talata 7.3 carried 7.8 (Conway), 10 Piano 7.6 (M. Cotton), 4 Master Curran. 7.5 carried 7.8 (H. Hunt), and 9 Lenetta 6.11 (Anderson) Winner trained by owner. Scratchings were very numerous, reducing the field from 34 to 10. The public went for Jovial as though unbeatable, and when the madhine closed this gelding carried the most money of the day, as much as Irapukft, Hepta, Master Curran and Talata combined. Jovial justified the confidence, for, after lying handy in the early stages to Passin’ Through and Irapuka, the former leading to the straight. Jovial put in his run in the straight, and defeated Passin' Through, who stayed on well, by half a length, Molleen Oga being a length further back third, and Master Curran fourth. Time, Imin 14sec. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the second day to-day are:— CARDIFF HANDICAP, 7 furlongs.—Piro Piro 8.5, Master Curran 7.12, .Maropa 7.10, Crystal Palace 7.3, Lady Pat, Skylight, Patfogun 7.0. TOKO WELTER, 8% furlongs—Warrawee 9.13, Seasprite 9.12, Trombone 8.8, Riki 8.3, Vagrancepiece, Belle Noire 8.2, Mangawai 8.1, Country Air 8.0. MALONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, 8% furlongs.—Volo 10.5, Marqueteur 9.2, Dribble 8.13, Scrap o’ Paper 8.9, Crucelle 8.2, Simon 7.7, Sir Huon 7.0. MAKURI HURDLES, 1% miles.—Ngakanui 12.2, Te Toa 11.0, Karaeo 10.4, Diamond Nap 10.3, Nicomar 9.12, Marshal Nell 9.11, Hushman 9.9, Applaud 9.8, Banogue 9.5, Otter, Sir William, Silver Paul 9.0. NGAERE HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Dribble 9.1, Crucelle 8.8, Egmont Park 8.2, Income 7.12, Hepta 7.7, Vermillion 7.5, Irapuka 7.4, Carmel Arch 6.13. STRATHMORE HANDICAP, 5 furlongs.—Flying Master 9.13, Hepta 9.11, Jovial 9.5, Wolthea 8.8, Talata 8.3, Maropa 8.2, Lady Polly 5.1, Lady Paula. 8.0, Tiora 7.12, Gay Patron, Manlaroto,i Rawrikfi, Pouina, Festive, Husbandry, Lady Kotiropo 7.9. COUNTY HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Prodigal 8.13, Passin’ Through 8.12, Empyrean 8.4, Quiniro 8.1, Moleen Oga 7.13, Piropiro 7.11, Master Curran 7.8, Munition 7.5, Velociform 7.3, Valdina, Complex 7.2, Alic© Montrose, Kato 7.0, Festive, Interest, Toarere, Watercall, Lady Kotiropo, *Kiko iviko 6.12. LOWGARTH WELTER, 8% furlongs.—Scrap o’ Paper 10.5, Walton 10.4, Simon 9.10, Admiration 9.1, Vermillion 9.0, Seasprite 8.13. Prodigal 8.10, Haversack 8.6, Trombone 8.0. SALE OF RACEHORSES. As the well-known New Plymouth owner and trainer, R. Johnson, has decided to go in purely for private training in future, he is disposing of his racehorses, and at Stratford to-day, Webster Bros, will offer for auction, at 10.30 a.m., at the County Stables, his racehorses Wolthea and Belle Noire. Wolthea is a four-year-old chestnut gelding by Wolawa— Dorothea, and is in good form at present, having a third and a fourth at New Plymouth to his credit, and a first at Stratford on Saturday. He has been accepted for today. Bell Noire is a five-year-old mare by All Biaok.