SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 March 1921, Page 8

SPORTING.

WAIMATE PLAINS TROTS. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. MT. ALBERT WINS THE CUP. The weather was fine but cold yesterday for the Waimate Plains .Trotting Club’s meeting, which was held on the Hawera racecourse. The meeting attracted a very large attendance, the gate takings being over £7O more than last year. The course was in splendid order, the rain only being sufficient to take the sting out of the ground. Racing throughout was of a very interesting nature, the fields, with one or two exceptions, being large, whilst the finishes were generally exciting. Mr. A. Morse made his debut as a starter of trotters with distinct success, getting the fields atfay well, whilst Mr. R P Morrissey in the judge’s box hoisted his decisions promptly.

The Cup was a good race, being won by the Auckland owned horse Mt. Albert, whose owner and driver Abbott) received hearty congratulations when the Cup donated by Mr. J. R. Corrigan was presented to Mrs. Abbott by the president (Mr. B. McCarthy).

The totalisator staff, under Mr. Moore, had a busy time, handling £22,925, compared with £27,183 last year, a decrease of £4258. This decrease was contributed to by the lack of speculation in the Futurity *Stakes. Mr. W. A. Pyne was the Government official. Everything passed off without a hitch, Mr. A. G. Mabee, the stipendiary steward, who also acted as re-handicap-per, finding no cause for complaint. The officials all did their work well, the races being got off well up to time. The afternoon tea arrangements were ably controlled by Mrs. Duggan, and the refreshment booth was in charge of Mr. E. Whittle. Mr. V. B. Stratton, the secretary, had complete arrangements made and he was assisted by a capable staff. The Hawera Citizens’ Band, under Conductor Gould, gave a fine programme of music. Detailed results: — AUROA MAIDEN HANDICAP (Harness), of 150 sovs; second 25 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a half. 3—G. Craw's br c Azelzion, 3yrs, by Logan Pointer—Thelma, limit (G. Craw) 1 B—C. Le Campion’s ch m Maydorn, 6yrs, limit (W. Willetts) 2 6—W. H. Prickett’s b g Stanley Dillon, 3yrs, limit (W. Paul) 3 ' Also started —11 Sidelight limit (L. K. Kasper), 9 Special Tracey limit (Gordger), 7 Miss So.uib limit (R. Butcher), 4 Grace Direct limit (H. Barraclough), 8 Glenoc limit (Le Campion) coupled with Maydorn, 5 Ranee limit (W. Aitken), 2 Te Atalhaea limit (J. Shaw), 10 Comic limit (.T. F. Butler), 12 Indicator limit (J. Mouldey), 1 Franzie Queen limit (A. E. Adams) and Rockaway 36yds I bhd (J. Bryce) bracketed.

(Winner trained by owner.) There were five defections, reducing the field to 14. The bracketed pair, Rockaway and Franzie Queen were made favorite, and with Te Ataihaea .and Azelzion carried the bulk of the money. Stanley Dillon was quickest to settle-down, and led from Rockaway, who, trotting nicely, took command and led past the stand the first time from Stanley Dillon. This pair maintained the lead .until half a mile from tome, when Azelzion moc#»d up, and running on well led into the straight from Stanley Dillon, who had again displaced Rockaway. Azelzion, going on, won comfortably by about two lengths from Maydorn, who came very fast over tho last bit (hjd beat Stanley Dillon, for second money by half a length. Grace Direct was fourth. Time, Bunin. 54 2-ssec. NORMANBY HANDICAP (Saddle), of 200 sovs; second 30 sovs. and third 20 sovs'. from the stakes. One utile and a quarter. 2—McKinnon and Edwards’ b m Te Ataihaea, syrs, by Norminston —Parttag Gift, limit (J. McDermott) ........ 1 1— L. Tichbon's ch f Illumination, 3yrs, 36yds bhd (J. Shaw) 2 5 -A. Pretty’s ch g Beau Ideal, aged, limit (Abott) 3 Also started—l2 Messines limit (R. Rutherford), 6 ‘Willie Mac limit' (A. Phipps), 10 Tim Wilk’ji 96yds bhd (Head), 9 Plain Rose 24yds bhd (Banfleld), 11 Maude H 24yds bhd (McMillan), 7 Wairemana 36yds bhd (W. Aitken), 3 Wild Daisy 60yds bhd (H. Barraclough) and Ramaroa 120yds bhd (W. Willetts) bracketed, 8 Amberite 60yds bhd (H. Sewell) and 4 Peter Scott 60yds bhd (J. Bond). (Winner trained by J. Turnbull.) There were five withdrawals. Of the eleven starters Illumination was the popular fancy, with Te Ataihaea slightly better backed than Wild Daisy. Maude H was quickest to find her feet and led past the stand from Beau Ideal, Illumination, and Plain Rose, with Te Ataihaea sixth. Along the back Illumination took command and held a clear two lengths’ lead entering the home stretch. Here Te Ataihaea came very fast and got up in time to beat Illumination, who was all otlt, by half a length, with Beau Ideal several lengths away third. Tim Wilkin 'was fourth. Time, Smin. 4 2-ssec. WAIMATE PLAINS CUP (Harness), of 500 sovs. and cup valued 20 sovs. presented by J. R. Corrigan; second 60 sovs. and third 40 sovs. from the stakes. Two miles. 6 T. E. Abbott’s b g Mt. Albert, aged. Mountain King—Victor Royal mare, limit (Abbott) 1 2 A. Brown’s b g Red Star, 6yrs, 24yds bhd (Brown) ... . 2 1— A. Kennedy’s br g Tauhinu, limit (J. McDermott) 3 . Also started—s Jimmy Richmond limit (H. Barraclough) 4 .Overrate limit (J. Bryce), 3 Warlock 12yds bhd (Banfield), 7 Blue King 12yds bhd (G. Craw), 8 William the First 24yds bhd (A. E. Adams), and 9 Jewel Wood 84yds bhd (J. Shaw). (Winner trained by owner.) J. R. Corrigan’s bracketed Bushchild and Hiram Galindo were withdrawn, leaving Overrate to carry his colors. These were the only defections, a field of nine facing the starter. Of these Tauhinu was made a hot order, Red Star being next in demand. Jimmy Richmond caused a little trouble at the barrier, and when the field was despatched was facing the other way. Overrate also refused to settle down and took little part in the race. Mt. Albert was quickest to settle down and led in the early stages from Tauhinu. With half the journey completed William the First went to the front, but broke and Mt, Albert again assumed command and was never headed, leading into the straight from Tauhinu. In the run home Red Star put !ji a claim, and headed .Tauhinu, but could not overhaul the leader, who gained the verdict by a good length, with Tauhinu two lengths away third and Warlock close up fourth. Time, 4min. 35 2-ssec. TARANAKI DISTRICT HANDICAP (Saddle), of 140 sovs; second 25 sovs. and third 15 sovs. froim the stakes. One mile and a half. 2 Jas. McCarty's b g Night Hawk, aged. by Nimrod—Judge Bilden mare, limit (McCarty) • 1 3 J. R. Corrigan’s b g Rio Alto, aged, limit (Corrigan) 2 4 J. Richards’ blk un Avro r aged, 12yds bhd (Wade) .. • 3 Also started—6 Compass (Goodger), 18 Lady Joubert (MdKenziel), 20 Kalgfo (JL Ward), 7 J»an Capitalist (Carran), K Lucky

Nell (Short), 15 Jet Black (Hodgson), 13 Pehu (J. Edwin), 11 Kyrat (Crawford), 19 Sennie Mac (Brunton), 10 CalliOse (Gibson), 21 Belltofi'e (Hopson), 16 Wildwood King (G. McCarty), 8 The Ganger (Skedgewell), 12 Lyrlnka (Mills), 9 Black Beauty (Bennett) all limit, 5 Cliff 12yds bhd (Coates), 6 Jim-a-Jon 12yds bhd (A. T. Mitchell), 1 Harold Wilkes 24yds bhd (A. Mitchell) coupled with Mat Patch 48yds bhd (Duggan), and Meritorious 158/fffs bhd (Wilkie). (Winner trained by J. McCarty.) There <ere qnly four defections, leaving a big field of 23. The bracketed trio were made favorite, with Night Hawk next in demand and then Rio Alto. This race caused considerable amusement. Ctfff led past the stand the first time from Jet Black, Night Hawk and Avro Bell, and a strung out field. Half a mile from home Night Hawk went to the front and led into the straight from Avro Bell, winning by thjree lengths from Rio Alto, who got up over the last bit and beat Avro Bell for second place by two lengths. Cliff was fourth. Time, 3min. 55 4-ssec. TARANAKI FUTURITY STAKES (Harness), of 150 sovs; second 30 sovs. and third 20 sovs. ftwm the stakes. One mile and a half. 1— G. Craw’s br c Nelson Derby, 3yrs, Nelson Bingen—Novice (G. Craw) .. 1 2 W. Mouldey's b c Indicator, 3yrs, (J. Mouldey) 2 The only starters. (Winner trained by owner.) There was practically no betting, the race being looked on as a foregone conclusion, and so it proved. Nelson Derby winning as ne liked. Time, 3min. 55 2-ssec. HAWERA HANDICAP (Harness), of 250 sovs; second 35 sovs. and third 25 sovs. from the stakes. Two miles. 5 A. Smith's b g Kfiig Capitalist, aged, Capitalist—Lizzie Begg, 204yds bhd (H. Barraclough) 1 1— A. H. Cox’s b g Rio Grande, aged, 36yds bhd (J. Shaw) 2 2 J. Gee’s b g Amberite, 6yrs, 48yds bhd (Sewell) 3 Also started —4 Aranui limit (A. E. Adams) arid 3 Overrate 132yds bhcl (J. Bryce). (Winner trained by H. Barraclough.) Millerton and Meritorious were withdrawn. Of the quartette Rio Grande was made a warm order, with, solid support also for Amberite and Overrate. Aranui led for the first half mile, when Rio Grande went to the front and soon established a lead of four or five lengths, which be maintained to within half a mile from home, when King Capitalist, trotting in fine style, gradually overhauled Aranui and got to within striking distance of the leader at the straight entrance. A great run home ensued, King Capitalist coming up on the winner and gaining the verdict by length, with Amberite, who just beat Aranui, five lengths further back. Overrate again refused to settle down and took no part in the race. Time, 4unin. 56sec. STRATFORD HANDICAP (Harness), of 225 sovs; second 30 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a half. 6 E. Greenland’s br g Gold Bud, syrs, by Gold Bell—special Flower, limit, (W. Paul) : 1 3 -F. Morris’s b m Wild Daisy, aged, 24 yds bhd (H. Barraclough) . 2 1— R. Kemp’s b g Napper, 4yrs, 48yds bhd (W. Willetts) 3 Also started —8 Sweet Prince limit (E. Willetts), 7 Plain Rose limit (Banfield), 2 Peter Scott 36yds bhd (McKendrick), 4 Edna 48yds bhd (J. Shaw) coupled with Plain Bob 60 yds bhd (A. E. Adams), and 5 Taikorea 60yds bhd (Green). (Winner trained by W. JxPaul.) Scratchings reduced the field from fourteen to nine, Napper being a slightly better favorite than Peter Scott, with Wild Daisy and tte Edna-Plain Bob combination next jh demand. Gold Bud led the way over the first half mile from Napper, Wild Daisy, Pet» Scott, Taikorea, Plain Rose and Plain Bob. AloM the back Wild Daisy ran into second place, and this was the order to the Judge’s box, which Gold Bud passed four or five lengths in front of Wild Daisy, with Napper, who had made a very determined effort over the last bit, a neck away third. Peter Scott was fourth. Sweet Prince and Edna collided at i\te start and took no part in the' race. Time, 3min. 47sec. f ELTHAM HANDICAP (Saddle), of 300 sovs; second 40 sovs. and third 25 sovs. from tte stakes. One mile. 4 A. E. Adams’ b g William the First, 6yrs, by Lord Chancellor—Princess Royal, 12yds bhd (J. Shaw) 1 2 J. R. Corrigan’s b g Bushchild, aged, limit (McMillan) 2 6—C. Le Campion’s gr m Prinzora 3 Also started—s Inora - limit (W. Head), 3 Blue King limit (Green), 2 Hiram Galindo 24yds bhd (J. McDermott) coupled with Bushchild, 1 Dorothy Dimple 36yds bhd (W. Paul). (Winner trained by owner.) Jimmy Richmond and Warlock were the defections, leaving seven to face the starter. Dorothy Dimple was made a slightly better favorite than the bracketted pair, Bust-child and Hiram Galindo. Bushchild was quickest to get going and led the way in the early stages from Inora. and William the First, with Prinzora fourth. Three furlongs from home William the First ran into the lead and going on, won bj’ a length and a half from Bushchild, with Prinzora four lengths away third and Inora fourth. Time, 2min. 21 3-ssec.