SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 February 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

EGMONT SUMMER MEETING.

RECORD “TOTE” FIGURES, MARQUETEUR WINS THE CUP. The Egmont Racing Club were favored with beautiful summer weather for the opening day of their summer meeting at Hawera yesterday, and the attendance was a record one. Sport throughout the day was of a very interesting character, the fields generally being good and the finishes close, whilst the winners were well concealed, only three actual favorites getting first past the post, a tribute to the work of the handicapper (Mr. H. Coyle). The crowd was in a speculative mood, the sum of £44,659 being put through the machine, as compared with £41,977 for the first day last year, an increase of £2682. This must be considered very satisfactory, especially in view of the fact that the presence of Gloaming in the Stakes checked speculation in this event, which showed a drop of £3400 as compared with last year. The totalisator staff, under the supervision of Mr. .F. H. Moore, proved quite equal to the occasion, and though the totalisator closed promptly to time, little money was shut out. Mr. Ryan was the Government official. A field of seven saddled up for the Egjpont Cup, the Auckland and Taka-J puna Cup winner, Star] and, being made j favorite, with Surveyor next. The fav- ’, orites, however, were never prominent,• the Hawera-owned who- isin great form at pre sc . winning a; good race. The Auckland cwned Land- j slide made most of the running. The I principal sprint event went to the Ha- ! wera-owned Inah. The classic event * proved another good thing for Gloam- j ing, the New Plymouth mare, Silver | Link, filling the role of runner-up. The starting was in the capable hands of Mr. C. O’Connor, whilst Mr. J. Cameron occupied the judge’s box. Mr. McMahon was the stipendiary steward present, but there was nothing to require his attention. Mr. A. Morse had the course and appointments in splendid order, and considerable improvements had been effected during the year. The going was splendid, the rain of the previous day having taken the sting out of the ground. The arrangements for the conduct of the meeting, as carried out under Mr. V. B. Stratton (secretary), were excellent, and the events were run off to time. Mr. R. H. Nolan, the club's president, was present after an absence of several years in England, and received a hearty welcome from numerous friends. The catering was in the hands of Dustin’s, Ltd., whilst Mr. E. Whittle had charge of the booth. The Hawera Citizens’ Band, under Conductor E. H. Gould, rendered a programme of music, which was much appreciated. ' Details of the races:— OHAWE HURDLES, of 300 sovs., second 50 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from stakes. One mile and three-quarters. 1- W. Rayner's hr g Zola, aged, by Sweet Simon—Zaida, 11.10 (E. Codestake) 1 i G—Mr. Collins’ ch g Kipling, syrs, 9 3 ($T W; Ils) 2 7 —Mr. P. Johnson’s br g Te Toa. aged, 10.1 (H. Butt) 3 Also started —5 Khartoum 11.3 (J. Kaan). 2 Explorer 11.3 (McDonell), 4 Signyslan 10.7 (H. Burt), 3 Polthogue 9.2, carried 9.4 (W. ! West), and 8 Toa Tere 9.0 (H. Copestake). I (Winner trained by owner.) Applaud was the only defection. Of the eight starters Zola was made a slightly better favorite than Explorer, Polthogue and Signysian .being next in order. Kipling and Explorer were prominent in the early stages, the latter taking the lead/ after tl?e first jump, with Signysian third. The last named led into the straight the first time and passed the stand in front of Kipling, Explorer and Polthogue. The latter improved his position along the back, where Kipling took the lead. Half a mile from home Te Toa was up with the leader. Kipling was quickest over the last obstacle, followed by Te Toa, with Zola about three lengths away. The favorite put in a great run down the home stretch and passed the post half a length to the good, with Te Toa four lengths further back and Polthogue fourth. Time, Smin. 15%sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 500 sovs., second 75 stfvs. and third 25 sovs. from stakes. Six furlongs. 2 ‘Mr. H. Spratt’s b m Inah, aged, by Coronet —Inaha, 8.3 (A. Reed) 1 4 'Mr. H. J. Eaves' b g Income, 4yrs, 8.0 (B. Deeley) 2 5 Mr. I. G. Duncan’s ch f Blackmail, 3yrs, 7.10 (J. Barry) 3

Also started —1 Waplane 9.G (G. Clarke), 7 Acre 7.10 (M. McCarten), 3 Delight 8.1. carried 8.2% (H. Gray), 8 Listowel 7.13 (P. Rayner), 6 Crucelle 7.4 (S. Anderson), and 9 Admyra 7.8>-(A, Hare). (Winner trained by W. Pine.) Solfanello, Simonides and Egmont Park were withdrawn, leaving nine starters. Warplane was the popular fancy, with Inah and Delight also strongly supported. Inah was smartest out of the barrier, and led the way from Blackmail, Listowel, Admyra, Delight, Income, and Warplane. After going a couple of chains Warplane made a run, but appeared to get a bad passage. Inah led into the straight from Blackmail, and going on, got the verdict by three-quarters of a length from Income, who had come fast in the straight and beat Blackmail by a head for second money. Warplane finished fast close up fourth. Time, Imin. 14 l-ssec. MERE MERE HAQK FLAT, of 300 sovs., second 50 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from stakes. Five furlongs. / 3 -Mr. H. P. F. Blundell's hr f Canyon, 3yrs, by Wolawa—Wairakai, 8.10 (T. Pritchard) 1 2 Mr. T. O’Donnell’s br g Irapuka, 4yrs, 8.12 (H. Gray) 2 I—Mr. J. George's br g Hori, syrs, 8.5 (J. O’Shea) .* 3 Also started—4 Flying Master 8.13 (G. Clarke), 6 War Nurse 7.9 (S. Anderson), 8 Nemaline 7.8, carried 7.11 (A. Reed), 9 Piano 7.0 (N. Johnson), 10 Valdina 7.0 (A. Hare), 7 Top Dog 7.0 (R. Morris), 5 Lady Polly 7.0 (W. Pine), 12 Pouma 7.0, named 7.2% (Weaver), 13 Master Mick 7.0, carried 7.7 (J. Hockley), and 11 Timera 7.0, carried 7.6% (Conquest). (Winner trained by C. Pritchard.) Seven scratchings reduced the field to thirteen. There was keen speculation, Hori being a couple of pounds better backed than Irapuka, whilst Canyon and Flying Master were also in strong demand. From a straggling start Irapuka. and Hori were the first to show out. the latter taking the. lead after two chains. At the bend War Nurse went to the front and led into the straight from Canyon and Hori. In the run home Irapuka joined Issue, and a great finish saw Canyon get home by a. neck, with Irapuka a similar distance in front of Hori and War Nurse close up. Time, Imin. 2 2-ssec. EGMONT CUP, of 1200 sovs., second 200 sovs. and Hird 100 sovs. from stakes. One mile and a half. s—jmt F. Besley’s ch g Marqueteur, Gyrs, by King Mark—By By, 8.3 (B. Deeley) 1 4 Mr. W. Duncan’s br g Rude, Gyrs, 8.10 (M. McCarten) 2 3 Mr. E. Allison’s br g Landslide, 3yrs, $.9 (J. Barry) ..... 3

Also started—2 Surveyor 9.9 (H. Gray), 1 Starland 8.3 (A. Reed), 6 Simon 7.7 (Anderson), 7 Pente 7.3, carried 7.6 (Conquest). (Winner trained by O. Cox.) Crucelle was the only defection. In a very heavy betting race Starland was made a hot order, carrying nearly twice as much as Surveyor. Landslide, Rude and Marqueteur also carried nearly four figures. # Land* slide was first to show out, and along the back the first time led by a couple of lengths from Pente, with Simon, Marqueteur, Rude, Surveyor, and Starland. This was the order past the stand the first time, where Landslide was just out in front. Along the back the field closed up, and Surveyor improved his position slightly. Landslide turned for home In front of Pente and Simon, but at the distance Marqueteur and Rude put In their claims, and the Hawera horse won by three-quarters of a length from Rude, who heat Landslide by one and a half lengths for second place. Pente was fourth and pinion fifth. Time, 2miln. 3G 2-ssee. APPRENTICES’ HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. secund 25 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from stakes. Seven furlongs. L—Mr. J. Paterson’s ch m Festive, 4yrs, by Hallowmas— 8.2, carried 8.7 (R. S. Bagby) 1 3 Mr. J. O’Neill’s ch g Quinlro, 4yrs, 8.7, carried 8.12 (R. Mackie) 2 4 Mr. Ancel Gr* ;’s h m Automoana, 4yrs, 8.13 (MoFar\’ <_-) 3 Also started—’■ Piro Piro 7.10 (R. Morris), ft Skylight 7.9, carried 8.0 (J. Hockley), 5 Equitable 7.6 (S McKegg), 7 Kato 7.3 (S. Anderson), 11 Country Air 7.3 (Rutherford), 12 Sunny Jim 7.3 (N. Johnson), 2 Interest 7.3 (W. Pine), 9 Lady Pat (A. Hare), and 10 Reretoa 7.?, (L. George). (Winner trained by O. Cox.) Festive was made favorite, with Interest, j Qulniro, and Automoana also strongly sup-., ported. The favorite was the quickest to’; show out, but after a furlong Kato was 'i • charge, followed by Qulniro, Automoana, and i .Piro Piro. Along the back Automoana ran j Into second place, and at the bend was in front, leading Into th*} straight from Quinirtf. j Here Festive,* who had dropped back to fifth plr.ee, put in a challenge, and wearing down J the leaders, Aon by half a length from t Quinlro, who beat Automoana by a similar j distance. Piro Piro was fourth. Time, Imin. | 29 4-ssec. EGMONT STAKES, of 500 sovs., second 701 sovs. and third 30 sovs. from stakes. Six furlongs. 1— Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b g Gloaming, ! syrs, by The Welkin—Light, 9.10 (B. Deeley) a 1 2 Mr. A. Alexander’s br m Silver Link, syrs, 9.2 (H. Gray) 2 I—Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b h Rossini, 4yrs, 9.0 (R. Mackie) 3 The only starters. (Winner trained by R. J. Mason.) Gloamling and Rossini were coupled and were, of course, hot favorites. Silver Link was quickest out, and soon establisihed a lead of two lengths from Gleaming, who was a similar distance In front of Rossini. After two furlongs Deeley shot the champion to the front and led into the straight by over two lengths from Silver Link and Rossini, who were on terms. Gray moved on Silver Link, but the New Plymouth mare had no chance of heading the champion, who responded to Deeley’s call and won easily by one and a half lengths, with Rossini two lengths further back. Time, Imin. 15 l-ssec.

WAIPAPA HACK FLAT, of 300 sovs., second 50 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from stakes. Ei.gbt and a half furlongs. s—Mr R. E. Lfiuront's blk g Passin’ | Through, 4yrs, by Guianforte—lseult, ; 8.12 (Robinson) H 1— Mr. Newton King’s b c Stork, Byrs, 8.13 (H. Gray) 2 3—Mr. V. S. Rodney’s blk g Passenger, 4yrs, 7.10, carried 7.11% (M. McCarten) 3 Also started—G Admyra 9.9 (P. Rayner), 4 Admiration 8.11 (W. Young), 11 Valencia 8.9 (H. Copestake), 2 La Paloma 7.11 (A. Reed), 7 Lord Ashlea 7.10 (W. Pine), 8 Taiata 7.7 (Conquest), 9 Riki 7.0 (A. Hare), and 10 Halcyon 7.0, carried 7.4 (J. Barry). (Winner trained by owner.) The scratching of Warrawee, Piro Piro and Country Air left eleven to face the barrier. In a record betting race Stork was made a hot order, La Paloma also carrying over four figures, while there was solid support for Passenger aud Admiration. Passenger was quickest away from the barrier,’ but when the field settled down Stork was in front from Lord Ashlea and Passin' Through. Along the back Lord Ashlea was on terms with the leader, but at the bend gave place to Passin* Through. Stork held command entering the home stretch from Passin' Through and La Paloma. A great run home ensued, and Passin’ Through, "■•■ishing on well, passed the post a length • • the good, with Passenger a similar dists ..way third. La Paloma was fourth. T:n:e, Imin. 50sec. WHAREROA WELTER of 400 sovs., second 70 sovs. and third 30 sovs. from stakes. Seven furlongs. 3—Mr. D. J. Goodwin’s br g Egmont Park, syrs, by Sylvia Park—Tottie, 8.0 (M. McCarten) 1 2 Mr. K. D. Duncan's b g Solfanello, 4yrs, 10.7 (L. G. Morris) 2 s—Mr. A. McDonald’s br m Rose Wreath, 45TS, 9.3 (R. S Bagby) 3 Also started—G Simonides 10.7 (R. Hatch), 1 Jutland 9.9 (B. Deeley), 4 Voluble 9.3 (H. Gray), 10 Rose Queen 9.0 (P. Rayner), .8 Active 8.5 (A. Reed), 11 Arrowfleld 5.5 (J. O’Shea), 12 Fibre 8.0 (K. Tucker), 7 Tirana 8 0 (J. Barry), and 9 Trombone 8.0 (J. Conquest). (Winner trained by owner.) Of the fifteen curded Kareao, Prodigal and Explorer dropped out. Jutland was made favorite, with Solfanello next in demand, each carrying over four figures. Egmont Park, Voluble and Rose Wreath also found solid support. Arrowfleld was first out, but before a furlong was traversed was headed by Solfanello, Egmont Park and Rose Wreath. This was the order along the back. The trio were together at the bend, but Rose Wreath turned for home first. Solfanello and Egmont Park came again and headed the leader at the distance, and running on well the Hawera horse gaiited the verdict by a. length, with Rose Wreath two and a half lengths away third and Voluble fourth. Time, Imin. 29sec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The second day’s acceptances are: — OKAIAWA HURDLES. One mile and a half. —Explorer 11.3, Khartoum 11.1, Signysian 10.6. Te Toa 10.2, Kipling 9.9, Banogue 9.3, Hushman,. Sir William, Otonga, Prairie Maid, Applaud 9.0, WAIMATE HANDICAP. Six furlongs —lnah, 9.0, Solfanello 8.13, Rossini 8.9, Income 8.6, Acre, Simonides 8.4, Blackmail 7.10, Crucelle 7.2, Egmont Park 7.1, Admyra 7.0, Tirana 6.7. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs.--Canyon, Truthful 9.5, Tommy Rot 9.2. Armorel 7.10, Mixture ?.8 ( .Mockery 7.7, Hespian 7.0, Roman 6.11. . ATKINSON MEMORIAL STAKES. One mile and a quarter.—Marqueteur, Volo ir.O, Landslide 7.8, Listowel 7.7, Simon, Pente 7.5, Crucelle 6.11, Egmont Park G.lO. INAHA HACK FLAT. Six furlongs—Passin’ Through 9.8, Stork 9.5, Irapuka 9.0, Automoana, Quiniro 8.10, Valencia 8.8, Flying Master B.G, Master Curran 7.9, Skylight, Taiata 7.7, Nemaline 7.6, Vindictive 7.4, piano. Lady, Pat, Pouma, Master Mick 7.0. NORMANBY WELTER. Eight and a half furlongs.—Delight, Simon 9.9, Jutland 9.7, Rosa Wreath 9.4, Voluble 9.2, Rose Queen 8.11, Railand 8.9, Arrowfield, Prodigal 8.3, Trombone, La Paloma 8.0. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY. Five furlongs. Awake, Tivoli, Parkman. Sunbath, Sunny Jim, Gaiety Girl, Prince Ferouz, Absurdum, Interest, Kato, Valdina, Rang’.tapu, Golden Vi, Top Dog, Aotearoa, Lady Polly, Raurikl, Huiroa, Husbandry, Totona, Reretoa 8.7.