SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 May 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

EGMONT WINTER MEETING.

FIRST DAY’S RACING

MATTOCK WINS THE BIG STEEPLES.

Weather conditions were decidedly wintry yesterday for the opening day of the Egmont Racing Club's winter meeting on the Hawera racecourse, the weather being cold, with occasional show-’' ers. Nevertheless there was a very large attendance, the gate takings showing an increase. Racing throughout was of a very interesting character, fields being large and finishes close. The course, as was only i to be expected after the wet weather, . was somewhat holding, but it gave evi•dence of the careful attention bestowed on it by Mr. A. Morse. Mr. C. O’Connor, as starter, handled the large fields well, his despatches in the majority of the races'being very good. Mr. J. Cameron, in the judge’s box, had some close finishes to decide, but his decisions were always hoisted promptly. The principal cross-country event, the Egmont Steeplechase, drew a field of nine, the winner turning up in Mr. J. B. Gaisford’s aged gelding Mattock, who won a good race from the Aucklandowned Slowcoach. The principal flat race, the Mcßae Memorial, was won by the favorite Malaga from a field of nine. There were a few falls during the running of the hurdle races and chases, but none of the jockeys were injured. Mr. McMahon, stipendiary steward, was present, but there was only one inquiry during the day. W. Pine was before the stewards for cutting in too soon after the start of the Mcßae Memorial. The stewards took into consideration the fact that he was an apprentice, and had not much riding experience, and under the circumstances he only received a caution. Speculation was brisk, the public correctly sorting out the winner on four occasions during the afternoon. The totalizator handled £34,428, as compared with £35,889 for the same day last year, a decrease of £1461. This decrease is largely accounted for by the fact that the machine had, closed on the first race before the special trains from the north and south had arrived.

The officials controlling the meeting got the races off well to time,, whilst the secretary (3Lr. V. B. Strattdn) had complete arrangements made for a successful meeting. The Hawera Citizens’ Band was present, under Conductor Gould, and gave an enjoyable programme. Results: TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP (First Division), of 200 sovs; second 35 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. I—C. H. Washer’s b g Awake, 3yrs, by Elysian—Lady Napper, 7.8 (A. Reed) 1 s—<3. Collins’ b g Top Dog, syrs, 7.4 x (A. McCormick) 2 7—F. J. Lysnar’s ch g Admiral Codrington, 8.2, carried 8.6 (E. Lowe) 3 Also started—3 Active 9.7 (McFlynn), 10 Seasprite 8.11 (W. Pine), 4 Nemallne 8.7 (J. O'Shea), 6 Pouma 7.5 (L. George), 9 Muraahl 7.4, carried 7.6 (T. Glover), 13 Peggy Paul 7.4 (0. Hair), 8 Kato 7.4 (A. Dixon), 11 Savory 7.4, carried 7.10% (C. Reed), 13 Squireen 7.4, carried 7.7% (R. Hunt). (Winner trained by C. Jackson). There were three withdrawals, leaving thirteen to face the starter. Awake was made favorite, carrying nearly twice as much; as Super Six, the next in demand. Active and Nccnaiine were also well supported. Admiral Codrington was first to show out, but once the field had settled down Awake went to the front and was never headed, winning comfortably by two lengths from Top Dog, who got up in the last few strides and beat Admiral Codrington for second place by a head. Super Six was fourth. Peggy Paul dislodged ter rider on several occasions and did not start. Time, Imin. 4sec. TONGAHOE HURDLES HANDICAP, of 320 sovs; second 60 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and threequarters. 1— -W. R. Kemball’s b g Lord Nagar, aged, by Lochnagar—Gladys May, 10.11 (H. Burt) 1 2 F. Waller’s br g Rathlin, 6yrs, 10.7 (S. Henderion) 2 11—F. J. Lysnar’s br g All Talk, aged, 10.4 (A. Wormaid) 3 Also started—B Multlve 11.2 (G. Clarke), 3 Omahu 11.1 (A., McDonald), Paddington Green 11.0 (W. Bowden), 4 First Line 10.7 (H. Mc-Sweeney), 9 Simon 10.4, carried 10.6 (P. Webby), 14 Demagogue 10.2 (C. Bracken), 10 Jutland 10.0 (E. Copestake), 12 Sir Agnes 9.12 (W. Catbro), 6 Shell Shock 9.8 (W. Rennie), 5 Munition 9.0, carried 9.3 (N. K. McDonell), 7 Trombone 9.0 (R. Hunt), 13 Belle Noir 9.0 (W. Dillamore). (Winner trained by W. Hawthorne). Slowcoach was the only withdrawal, but Paddington Green, who had saddled up, was not allowed to compete owing to being In slippers. Of the fourteen who faced the starter Lord Nagar was made a strong favorite, with good support also for Rathlin and Omahu. Rathlin was quickest out and established a lead of a couple of lengths from Lord Nagar, First Line and Demagogue. Rathlin still held command from Lord Nagar, Munition and First Line passing the stand. Along the back Lord Nagar was on terms with the leader, and about half a mile from home the favorite ran to the front from Rathlin, First Line and All Talk. Turning for home Lord Nagar had a two lengths' lead, and going on well ‘ran past the post a winner by four lengths, with Rathlin next, All Talk two lengths further back third, and First Line fourth. Multive fell and Belle Noir did not finish. Time, 3min. 26 2-ssec. HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; second 50 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. About two miles. 9—W. H. Windsor’s b g John Bunny, aged, by Bunyan—Carreno, 10.7 (W. Rennie) 1 4 —Bob Brown’s b g VigUo, 6yrs, 10.3 (H. Brown) 2 7—E. Joyce’s b g Silent Dick, 6yrs, 9.7 (W. West) 3 Also started—s Otaura Kid 11.4 (H. McSweeney), 2 Te Toa 11.4 (W. Dillamore), 3 Battletide 10 12 (S. Henderson), 6 Bill 10.9 (Walls), 8 Pawerewere 10.6 (McMullan), 1 Daloopin 10.7 (W. Rowe), 10 Sir William 9.7 carried 9.8 (J. Webby), 11 Trucker 9.7 (J. Howden). (Winner trained by T. Morris).

General Raven and Sartoline were the only defections, leaving eleven to face the starter. In a good betting race Daioopin was made a better favorite than Te Toa, with Battletide dose up. John Bunny led over the first jump from Battletide, Otaura Kid and Daioopin, with Silent Dick and Vigilo close up. At the next jump Daioopin and Otaura Kid lost their riders. John Bunny led past the stand from Silent Dick, Vigilo, and Battletide. Along the back John Bunny had a three lengths’ lead from Battletide and Vigilo. Battletide lost his rider over tte second to last jump, and John Bunny, going on, won by five lengths from Vigilo, who made a faulty jump over the last obstacle but managed to last long enough to lead by a length from the fast finishing Silent Dick. Trucker, who bolted a round and a half before the start, and Sir William did aot finish. Time, 4min, 19 B*sia&- /

EGMONT STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 650 sovs; second 100 sovs. and third 50 sovs. from tte stakes. About two miles and a half. , 4—J. B. Gaisford’s b g Mattock, aged, by Martello—ltepo mare, 10.6 (A. Tricklebank) 1 1— Hon. E. W. Alison's b g Slowcoach, 6yrs, 11.3 (W. Bowden) 2 2 J. Hook's br g Ngakanui, aged, 10.6 (H. Burt) 3 Also started—7 Foeman 10.10 (H. ney), 3 Luke 11.0, 6 Gang Awa’ 11.0 (E. Ellis), 5 Khartoum 10.5 (ECopestake), 8 Sir Fisher 10.0 (A. Ward), 9 Poltbogue 9.7 carried 9.8 (P. Webby). (Winner trained by owner).

First Line, Multive and Gladful were withdrawn, leaving a field of nine. Slowcoach was made a slightly Better favorite than Ngakanui, with' solid support for Luke, Mattock, and Khartoum. Gang Awa’ and Slowcoach .took the first fence together, but passing the stand Gang Awa’ held command from Sir Fisher, with Slowcoach ttird. Then came Ngakanui and Luke together, followed by Polthogue. Gang Awa’ still maintained the lead along the back and turned into the straight just ahead of Polthogue and Sir Fisher. Polthogue was first over the double, and led from Sir Fisher, Khartoum, Slowcoach and Mattock. Half a mile from home Mattock went to the front from Polthogue, Sir Fisker and Slowcoach, Khartoum having lost his rider. Sir Fisher, who Jiad run into second berth, lost his rider at the second to last obstacle. Slowcoach here put in a great run, but could only get to within a length of the leader. Ngakanui was several lengths further back third, and Luke was fourth. Time, smin, 39%sec.

TONE’S MEMORIAL, of 300 sovs; second 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 2—C. Louisson’s br g Birkie, syrs, by Birkenhead—Martlet, 7.2 (H. Butler) ~ 1 I—G. B. Starkey's ch g Mustard Pot, 4yrs, 7.9 (A. Reed) 2 12—T. O’Donnell’s br g Irapuka, 4yrs, 7.0 (A. Dixon) 3

Also started —4 Volo 9.7 (O. McCarten) and Income 8.3 (M. McCarten) coupled, 10 Simonides 9.2 (A. J. McFlynn), 5 Inah 8.13 (H. Goldfinch), 7 Spanner 8.5 (T. Glover), 6 Crucelle 8.4 (F. Corlett), 3 Ruddy 7.5 (A. McCormick), 8 Demos 7.5 (T. Fine), 11 Potentiality 7.0 (A Conway), 9 Weldone 6.11, carried 7.5 (K. Tucker), 13 Tirana 6.7, carried 6 11%, 14 Hallow 6.7, carried 6.11% (L. George), 15 Machree 6.7., carried 6.11 (A. Hare).

(Winner trained by E. Watson). Mustard Pot was made a hot order, carrying as much as the next three, Birkie, Ruddy, and the bracketed pair, Income and Volo. From an indifferent start in which Spanner was left, taking no part in the race, Inah was quickest out from Mustard Pot and Weldone. Mustard Pot went to the front three furlongs from home and entered the straight just in front of Irapuka. A great run home ensued, Birkie coming up on the Inner and snatching the verdict from Mustard Pot by a head, with Irapuka a neck further back and Demos close up fourth. Time, Imin. 17 3-5 sec. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP (Second Division), of 250 sovs; second 35 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. 9 T. Peapell’s b g Velociform, 4yrs, by Guianforte—Velocity, 7.11 (K. Tucker) 1 5—T. Wakam’s b g Loved One, 4yrs, 7.10 (L. George) 2 10— J. Hale’s blk g Mort Avis, 4yrs, 7.4 (A. McCormick) 3

Also started—B Amberine 9.3 (M. McCarten), 1 Hori 8.10 (A. J. McFlynn), 2 Connemara 8.4 (J. O’Shea), 4 Big Push 8.1 (L. Morris), 6 Pure Laziness 7.13 (C. Reed), 11 War Nurse 7.10 (W. Pine), 7 Maropa 7.5 (A. Dixon), 12 Sunny Jim 7.4 (S. McKegg), 13 Alice Montrose 7.4, carried 7.6% (R. Hunt), 3 Bold Boy 7.4, carried 7.9% (A. Reed), 14 Western Boom 7.4, carried 8.1 (K. Lambess).

(Winner trained by H. Rayner). Potona and Piano were the only defections, leaving fourteen starters. Hori was made the hottest order of the day, carrying more than twice as much as Connemara, the next in demand. Amberine caused' trosijble at' the start, and when the field was finally dispatched, was left. Connemara was first out and led over the first couple of furlongs from Loved One, Hori and Big Push. At the distance Velociform put in a strong claim, and overhauling the leaders, gained the verdict by half a length. Time, Imin. ssec,

McRAE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; second 70 sovs. and third 30 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1— H. A. Knight's br g Malaga, 3yrs, by Bonlform—'Madrid, 7.8, carried 7.12% (A. Reed) i 6 —F. S. Bluett’s br g Kareao, syrs, 6.9, carried 6.12 (W. Pine) 2 2 F. Besley’s cb g Marqueteur, 6yrs, 9.6 (G. Clarke) 3

Also started—4 Bonnetter 8.8 (O'Shea), 3 Isabel (M. McCarten), 8 Tame Fox 8.4 (A. Hare), 7 Arrowfield 7.6 (A. McCormick), 9 Alteration 7.0 (A. Dixon), 5 Haversack 6.10, carried 7.0% (T. Glover). , (Winner trained by F. D. Jones). Crucelle and Stork were the withdrawals. Of the nine starters Malaga was made a better favorite than Marqueteur, each carrying over four figures. Isabel and Bonnetter were also strongly supported. Kareao was first to show out, but after the first quarter of a mile Tame Fox.was in the lead from Isabel, Malaga, Arrowflelcl, Alteration, HaversackBonnetter, Kareao and Marqueteur. Half a mile from home Alteration had run into third place. Here Malaga put in a run, and at the home turn was in the lead from Tame Fox and Kareao, with Marqueteur fourth. In a good run home Malaga gained the verdict by a length from Kareao, with Marqueteur, who had come very fast in the straight, two lengths away third. Tame Fox was close up fourth. Time, 2min. 13%sec.

TAWHITI HACK HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; second 35 sovs/ and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Eight furlongs and a half. 1— R. T. Reid’s b g No Bother, syrs, Coronett—Fuss, 8.4 (L. Morris) 1 2 J. Irwin’s br g Nighttime, 4yrs, 8.4 (H. Goldfinch) 2 4—Newton King’s b g Stork, 3yrs, 9.9 (J. O’Shea) 3

Also started—lG Prodigal 8.13 (H. Copestake), 7 Knighton 8.6 (T. Glover), 8 Halcyon 8.6 (A. McCormick), 3 Rebuff 7.12 (A. Reed), 5 Kuia 7.8, carried 7.10% (C. Reed), 10 Mangawai 7.6 (A. Hare), 13 Country Air 7.5 (K. Tucker), 14 Lord Formby 7.5, carried 7.10% (Edgecombe), 12 Whizz Bang 7.2, carried 7.7% (R. Hunt), 9 Molleen Oge 7.0, carried 8.2% (M. McCarten), 15 Fiddlestring 7.0 (A. Dixon). 17 Watercall 7.0, carried 7.3% (Rollands), 18 Tiinera 7.0, carried 7.7% (Rutherford), 19 Princess Ora 7.0 (S. McKegg), 11 Clem 7.0, carried 7.2% (L. Butler), 6 Master Mick 7.0 (W. Rowe), 20 Valdina 7.0 (Conway). (Winner trained by A. J. Julian). There were only two defections. In a big betting race No Bother was made a better favorite than Nighttime, with Rebuff and Stork next in demand. Knighton wafi first to be prominent, with Valdina and No Bother handy. Valdina then went to the front, but three furlongs from homie No Bother took command and won comfortably by four lengths from Nighttime, with Stork three lengths away. Rebuff was fourth. Time, Imin. 53 3-ssec. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Hawera., Last Night. The Egmont Racing Club's second day’s acceptances are:— NGAMUTU APPRENTICE'S’ HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Voluble 9.12, Martian Miss 8.5, Knighton 8.4, Nemaline 8.2, Big Push 7.13, Maehree 7.9, Potona 7.5, Mort Avis 7.2, Pouma, Ranga Poto, Alice Montrose, Valdina, Sunny Jim, Kato, Timera, Master Mick 7.0. MANAWAPOU HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Gladful 11.1, Paddington Green, Rathlin 11.0, Mill o’ Gowrie 10.10, All Talk, Otausa Kid 10.5, Demteooue 10.1, Jutland

Sir Agnes 9.11, Shell Shock 9.6, Munition, Trombone, Fiddlestring, .Whizz Bang 9.0. OPEKE STEEPLECHASE. About two miles. —Gang Awa', Luke 10.13, Old Mungindi 10.10. Foeman, Khartoum 10.8, John Bunny 10.2, Te Toa 9.11, Daioopin. Pawerewere, Silent Dick, Vigilo, Polthogue 9.7. MOKOIA HANDICAP. Six furlongs—Simonides 9.0, Spanner 5.3, Crucelle 8.2, Income 8.1, Mustard Pot 8.0, Birkie 7.12, Kinsem 7.7, Ruddy 7.3, Irapuka 7.2, Weldone 6.11.

THE SHORTS HANDICAP. Fi.ve furlongs. —Hori 8.13, Velociform 8.12, Awake 8.10, Nemallne 8.8, Connemara, Marble Bar 8.6, Loved One 8.5, Super Six 8.4, Pure Laziness, Gay Patron 8.1, Top Dog 8.0, War Nurse 7.12, Mort Avis, Maropa 7.9, Savory, Alice Montrose, Generous, Peggy Paul, Attent, San Algar 7.7.

DAVIDSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP. One mile and a. distance.—'Marqueteur, Volo 9.6, Bonnetter, Isabel 8.6, Malaga 8.4, Crucelle 8.1, Stork 7.6, Demos 7.5, Kareao 7.3, Arrowfield 7.2, Alteration, Potentiality 6.12, Halcyon 6.7.

BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Stork 9.10, Active 9.2, No Bother 9.1, Amberine 8.12, Prodigal 8,11, Nighttime 8.9, Velociform, Admiral Codrington 8.7, Martian Miss 8.5, Rebuff 7.12, Hallow 7.9, Gay Patron 7;8, Kuia 7.7, Mangawai 7.4, Lord Formby 7.3, Molleen Oge, Valdina, Watercall, Princess Ora, Clem, Master Mick, Western Boom, Sling Camp 7.0.