SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 September 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

WORTH TARANAKI HUNT. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE MEETING. SIMPLE SAM WINS CUP. The annual race meeting held under the auspices of the North Taranaki Hunt Club took place on Saturday on the Taranaki Jockey Club’s course at New Plymouth, which, with its appointments, had been kindly placed at the Hunt Club’s disposal by the Jockey Club. The weather, though overcast in the morning, brightened up as the day advanced, and during the afternoon was fine; consequently there was a very large attendance, and a fine day’s sport resulted. The course and its appointments were in splendid order/ a tribute to the painstaking care of the custodian (Mr. J. Blewman) and his staff. Some of the improvements that are being carried out by the Jockey Club were noticeable, the new seven-furlongs starting post being utilised for the first time. Racing throughout was of a most interesting nature, the fields being good and finishes close, whilst the winners were well concealed, the public only sorting out the actual winner in three out of the eight events, while in one of the events substantial dividends were paid by both horses. Mr. O’Connor, as starter, despatched his fields well, whilst Mr. J. R. L. Stanford in the judge s box hoisted his decisions promptly and correctly. The public were in a speculative mood, as the machine, under Mr. L. Rea, handled £18,137 10s, as compared with £19,171 last year, a decrease of £1032 10s. But for the delay in hoisting the names of the riders, etc., in the second race, in which there was a very large. field, the decrease would probably have been less. The provision of the 10s windows was appreciated public. Mr. Ryan was totafisator steward. The Hunt Club Cup went to the local veteran, Simple Sam, owned by Percy Johnson, the win being a popular one. Mr. A. H. Haleombe, master of the hunt, congratulated the owner and rider (E. Copestake). He then called on Mrs. A. R. Standish to present the cup, which she did amidst applauuse. Mr. Haleombe also took the opportunity of thanking the farmers who had allowed the hunt the use of their properties, and also thanked the Jockey Club for the use of their couruse, etc. The day passed off without any mishap to mar the enjoyment. Mr. Gordon, stipendiary steward, was present, but found little to cavel at. There was one enquiry during the day—into Te Maire’s Running in the Lepperton Hurdles, when he swerved at the last fence. The stewards held that the interference was accidental, and no action was taken. The officials all attended to their duties commendably, and the races were got off well. Mr. E. L. Humphries, the secretary, again proved capable and courteous, having everything up to the moment. He had a willing band of assistants. The Citizens’ Band, under Conductor R. L. Lowe, was present and rendered a fine programme. The catering was right up to Mr, Woelfer’s high standard, while the Afternoon lea was run by Mr. Findlay, of the Hygienic. Detailed results:

HUNTERS’ HANDICAP FLAT RACE, of 140 sovs: second 30 sovs, third 20 sows; gentlemen riders. Rider of winner to receive trophy valued at £5 ss, presented by the president (Mr. A. R. Standish). One mile and a quarter.

2 Mrs. A. E. Adams’ b g SUNRAY, 6 years, by Fort William—Dazzling, 12.9 (Mr. E. N. Fltzgeiald) 1 6 Mr. S. Cleaver s chg FLYING CAMP, aged, 12.2 (Mr. S. Cleaver) 3 3 Mr. W. Paterson's fcg NAUGHTY, 6 years, 10.7 (Mr. Barrett) 3 Also started: 1 Army Service, 12.2 (B. Morris) ; 5 Encircle, 10.13 (Mr. I). George) ; Erin’s Isle, 10.12 (Mr. Perrin) ; 7 Haukino, 10.9, carried 10.11% (Mr. Cole). Winner trained by Mr. A. E. Adams. There were four defections, reducing the •kid co seven. Of these Army Service was hade a hot favorite, carrying twice as much is the next in demand. Encircle was the first X) show out from Haukino and Erin's Isle, »nd this trio Jed past the stand with Naughty Sose up. Along the back Sunray improved als position, and went -to the front three luriongs from home, leading into the straight from Flying Camp, whom he beat in the run

home by trt'O and a half lengths, with Naughty a similar distance further back. Encircle was fourth, and Army Service n£xt. Time, 2mln 24sec. URENUI HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; second 25 sovs and third 10 sovs; six ftulongs. It) W. Harper’s bf LADY POLLY, 4 years, by Husbandman—Polycaste, 7.13 (A. McCormack) 1 IS F. g. Wilcock's bg GENEROUS, 4 years (L. E. Pine), 7.0, carried 6.7 2 11 A. Findlay’s SUNNY JIM, 7.8, carried 7.3 (J. Barry) 3 Also started: 6 Voluble, 9.9 (A. McDonald); I 3 Mort Avis, 9.7 (H. Copestake); .13 Prodigal, ! 9.0, carried 9.3 (N. K. MpDonfll) ; 1 Active, I 8.12 (L. G. Morris); 7 Hlpo z 8.3 (A. J. McF'inn) coupled with Nemaline, 8.0, carried 7.7 (L. George); ~ Hallow,’7.lo, carried 7.11% I (A. Reed); 15 Cora Ora, 7.9/carried 7.13% (H. Gordon) ; 4 Fife and Drum, 7.8 (C. Brown) ; I 5 Molleen Oge, 7.0 (S. Anderson) ; 12 Erie, 7.2, carried 7.3% (B. Downie) ; 16 Karerc, 7.0, carried 7.12% (R. Hunt) ; S Lord Formby, I 7.0, carried 7.6% (L. E’ 'Pine) ; 9 Lady Pat, • 7.0, carried 6.7 (C. Edwards) ; 16 Alice Montrose, 7.0, carried 6.7 (M. Conway) ; 20 Ota- . pawa, 7.0, carried 6.7 (L. G. Butler). 1 Winner trained by A. Henderson. There were only two defections, leaving a big . field of 19, of which Active was best supported, with Hallow and Mort Avis next in demand. From a good start Alice Montrose «as first to show out, and led to the straight from a bunched field. Here she was done with, and in the run home Lady Polly got the verdict by half a length from Generous, with Sunny Jim three-quarters of a length further back and the favorite fourth. Time, Lnin 19sec.

MAIDEN HUNTERS’ HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 140 sovs; second 30 sovs and third 20 sovs; about two miles.

1 A. Barnett's b g TODDY, aged, by Walkaranga—Cosmary, 10.3 (L. Barnett) . 1 2 L. R. Pepperell’s br g TOR ROYAL, 6 years, 10.12 (C. T. Cole) , 2 4 W. P. Nicoll’s br g CORDON, aged, 10.7 (P. Webby) 3 Also started: 5 Silver Lady, 10.7 (D. George) and 3 Jet Black, 10.7 (A. McDonald). Winner trained by owner.

The Trucker and Fibre were withdrawn, leaving a field of five, of which Toddy , was made favorite. Toddy was first to show out, leading over the early stages from Tor Royal and Silver Lady, with Jet Black and Cordon together last. This was the order over the first mile. Along the back the second time round Tor Royal moved up to the leader, and momentarily gained command. Toddy quickly shook him off, arid, entering the straight with a slight advantage, won by five lengths in the run home from Tor Royal, who was three lengths in front of Cordon, with Silver Lady next. Time, 4n»in 20sec.

STRATFORD HANDICAP (open), of 200 sovs; second 35 sovs and third 15 sovs.

1 HP B. Gibson’s br g RATIONAL, 3 years, by Absurd—Cowl, 8.13 (A. McCormack) 1 5 J. Harle’s br g SIMONIDES, aged, 9.0 (A. J. McFlinn) 2 3 W. G. Emeny’s br g PURE LAZINESS, 4 years, 7.4, carried 6.11 (W. E. Pine) 3

Also started: 4 Irapuka, 7.5 (J. Barry) ; 3 Leithfield, 7.5 (F. G. Butler) bracketed with Pure Laziness; 2 Armorel, 7.4, carried 6.13 (S. Anderson); 6 White Blaze, 7.0 (L. A. Pine), and 7 Mistian, 7.0, carried 6.13%. Winner trained by J. Brown.

Kareao and Passin’ Through were withdrawn, leaving eight to face the barrier. Ra- , tional was made a very hot proposition, carryj log half the machine in the heaviest betting I of the day so far. Of the others Armorel was ’ next in demand, followed by the,bracketed pair, ■ Leithfield and Pure Laziness. Rational was quickest to show out, and led the way from | Armorel and Pure Laziness. At the bend Irapuka and Simonides moved up. The favorite led to the straight, and, staving off a hot challenge from Simonides, who came fast at the distance, gained tho verdict by half a bead, with Pure Laziness two lengths away third and Irapuka fourth. Time, Imln 17 3-5 sec. NORTH TARANAKI HUNT CUP HANDICAP, of 275 sovs; first 180 sovs and cup valued 20 sovs; second 50 sovs; third 25 sovs; about 2% miles. 4 P. Johnson's ch g SIMPLE SAM, aged, by St. Paul —Foulshot mare, 10.4 (E. Copestake) 1 1 J. Brice s br g ONIPOTO, aged, 11.10 (A. McDonald) 2 2 A. Mitchell’s chg TIRAU, aged, 11.10 (H. Burt) 3 Also started: 4 Fair Paul, 10.12 (N. K. McDoneli); 5 The Trucker, 10.0, carried 10.1% (P. Webby); 6 Whakamoa. 10.0, carried 10.5 (C. Cole). Winner tranied by owner. Cordon was the only defection, and of tlie six that faced the barrier, Onipoto was made a better favorite than Tlrau. Simple Sam was quickest over the first jump, followed by Fair Paul and Tirau. This was the order to tho doubles, where Simple Sam ran wide and Tirau took the lead, and led all the way round from Simple Sam and Fair Paul, the favorite being I well back. Along the back the last time round

' Simple Sam set sail after the leader, and iverhauled him half a mile from home. Here ; Onipoto put in his run and Simple Sam led I ever the last jump by four lengths from Tirau, I with Onipoto coming fast. In the home | stretch the favorite set sal) after the leader, ; who was tiring, but lasted long enough to just get home by a bare margin, the favorite Icing in front next stride. Tirau was some distance awaj’ third. Time, smln 25sec. Previous winners of the North Taranaki Hunt Cup Steeplechase are: 1908. —J. O’Donnell’s Grey Star, 11.3 (Mcßae). 1909. —H. D. Matthews’ Rua, 12.7 (Matthews) 1910. —B. H. Chaney's Starlass, 12.4, O’Driscoll. 1911. B. H. Chaney's Starlass, 12.0 (Russell) 1912. —W. T. Hookham's Otaraoa, 12.3 (Boulton). 1913. W. T. Hookham's Otaraoa, 12.5 (Boulton). 1914. —W. T. Hookham’s Otaraoa, 13.2 (Stockman). 1915. —Miss M. D. Brewer’s Expedition, 11.4

(Lambess). 1916.—T. R. Taylor’s Kiwitea, 10.7 (Ward) 1918.—8. H. Chaney's Kurnalpi, 11.4 (Burt) 1920.—J. McDonnell’s Papatere, 10.7 (McDon-

ald). In 1908 Rapanui won, but failed to draw the weight, and was disqualified.

WAIHI HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; second 30 sovs and third 15 sovs; seven furlongs. 5 J. P. Keogh’s bg MASTER MICK, aged, by Master Soult—Belle Napier, 7.0 (L. A. Pine) 1 1 Newton King’s b g HALLOW, 6 years, 7.8 (A. Reed) 2 4 M. Jury’s br g HALCYON, 6 years, 8.0 (A. McCormack) 3

Also started: 1 Stork, 94 (A. J. McFlinn), coupled with Hallow; 2 Prodigal, 9.2 (L. G. Morris) ; 9 Cora Ora, 7.9 (C. Edwards); 3 Sunny Jim, 7.8 (J. Barry) ; 6 Molleen Oge, 7.6 (W. E. Pine) ; 3 Karerc, 7.0 (R. Hunt); and 7 Lord Formby, 7.0 (Downie). Winner trained by W. Pine.

There were three scratchings, leaving nine starters. The bracketed pair (Stork and Hallow) were made hot favorites, carrying nearly as much as Prodigal, Sunny Jim and Halcyon, the next in demand. The start was from the new seven-furlongs post, giving a straight start. Sunny Jim was first out, but when

the field had gone a furlong Lord Formby was in front from Master Mick and Sunny Jim.

Two furlongs from Home Master Mick took command and led into the straight from Lord : ormby, Hallow and Stork together. A good race home ensued. Master Mick passing the post half a length in front of Hallow, with Halcyon, who had come fast from the distance, half a length further back. Stork was close up fourth. Time, Imln 27 2-ssec.

LEPPERTON HUNTERS’ HANDICAP HURDLES, of 130 sovs; second 25 sovs and third 15 sovs; one mile and a half.

J S. R. Hammond’s b g TE MAIRE, 5 years, by Yankee Jack—Torpedo Mare, 11.5 (S. Walls) 1 3 S. Cleaver's ch g FLYING CAMP, aged, 11.5 (R. Hunt) 2 6 W. Paterson’s bg NAUGHTY, 6 years, 10.0 (J. Barrett) 3

Also started: 2 Silver Paul, 10.10 (P. Webby); 7 Erin’s Isle, 10.7, carried 10.12% (J. Perrin) ; 5 Toddy, 10.5 (L. O. Barnett) ; 10 Haukino, 10.2 (A. B. Cole) ; 11 Encircle, 10.0, carried 10.1% (D. George) ; 8 Tor Royal, 10.0, carried 10.5 (C. T. Cole) ; 9 Captain Black, 10.0 (E. Copestake) ; 4 Fibre, 10.0 (W. West).

Winner trained by J. Coyle. z Marshal Neil, Applaud, Fair Paul, Simple Sam, Lady’s Man and Cqrdon were the withdrawals, leaving eleven to face the barrier. In a g<>od betting race Te Malro was made a warm favorite, carrying nearly half as much again as Silver Paul, with Flying Camp and Toddy next, a lc?.g way further back. Flying Camp led over the first obstacle from Silver Paul, Te Maire and Naughty. Silver Paul ’ was soon up with Flying Camp, who ■ iropped back. Passing the stand Captain Black was just in front of Te Maire and Silver Paul. Along the back Te Maire led from Naughty, who was on terms with the leader approaching the High School bend. Hero Flying Camp came again, and was close on the leaders at the straight entrance. Te Maire we.s first to approach the last obstacle, where he swerved badly, interfering somewhat with Naughty and Flying Camp. The last-named came with a great burst down the straight, but Te Maire was able to win by about half a length, with Naughty close up third and Toddy fourth. Time, 3mln 4sec.

OPUNAKE HACK SCURRY, of 110 sovs; second 20 sovs and third 10 sovs; five furlongs.

6 H. Rama’s Take Take, 3 years, by Guianforte—Country Picnic, 8.1) (S. Anderson) 1 2 J. Paterson’s chg YOUNG THURNHAM, 3 years, 8.0 (D. Brown) 2 1 E. L. .Toll’s br g DANGER ZONE, 3 years, 8.9 (J. Hockley) 3

Also started: 9 Birkwlnd, 8.0 (M. Conway I; 8 Lady Pat, 8.0 (C. Edwards) ; 8 Crossfire, 8.0, carried 8.1 (A. Reed) ; 11 Star Shell, 8.0 (J. Barry) ;■ 9 Otapawa, 8.0 (J. F. Butler) ; 3 Kato, 8.0, carried 8.5% (A. J. McFlinn) ; 6 Kiko Kiko, 8.0, carried 8.4% (L. G. Morris) ; 7 Aotearoa, 8.0 (L. George). Winner trained by owner,

There were four defections, leaving eleven to face the barrier. In the heaviest betting race of the day Danger Zone was made favorite, with Young Thurnham next in demand, the pair carrying two-thirds of the machine. From a good despatch Take Take was quickest out, and led the way from Danger Zone and a bunched field. Young Thurnham and Kato were close to the leaders at the turn for home, and a great, finish saw the quartette pass the post almost in line, Take Take getting the verdict from Young Thurnham by a bare head, with Danger Zone a similar distance further back. Time, Imin 5 2-ssec.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. By Telegraph.—Press Assn —Copyright. Received September 4, 5.5 p.m. Melbourne, September 4. The Heatherlie Handicap resulted: Grlngaiet I, Tavistock 2, Mufti 3. Won by threequarters of a length. Time, Imin 55% see. MEMSIE STAKES.—Eurythmlc I. Demetrius 2, Harvest King 3. Won by a length and a quarter. Time, Imin 54sec. THE DAVIS CUP. AMERICA HAS TWO WINS. Dy Telegraph.--Press Assn—Copyright. New York, Sept. 2. In tlie preliminary ties for the Davis Cup Johnston defeated Kumagae, 6—2, 6—4. 6—2. Tilden defeated Shimidzu, 5—7, 4—6, 7—5, 6—2, 6—l. AMERICANS DEFEAT JAPANESE. Received September 4, 5.5 p.m. New York, Sept. 3. Williams and Washburn defeated Kumagae and Shimidzu, 6—2, 7—5, 4—6, 7—s.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. DETAILS OF PLAY. Received September 4, 5.5 p.m. New York, Sept. 3. Williams and Washburn defeated Kumagae and Shimidzu. In the first set, Kumagae was off' form and drove tho bails into the net. The only two games won by the Japanese were scored off Shimidzu’3 service. The Americans, however, did not depend on Japanese 1 errors. They were playing a brilliant placement game. The Japanese won the third and seventh games, the points being: Americans, 39; Japane. e, 28. The Americans won the second set only after a hard battle. In the tenth game the Japanese were within one point of winning the set, when Kumagae broke out. The Japs won the third, fourth and fifth games—the latter to love—and the seventh and ninth, but lost the twelfth game to love. The points were: Americans, 34; Japanese, 28.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BRILLIANT PLAY. CUP REMAINS IN AMERICA. Received September 4, 11.5 p.m. New Y'prk, Sept. 3. The Japanese won the third set, taking tlie third, fourth, fifth, sixth, nines and 10th games. Washburn lost his service in the fourth game, and Williams In the sixth game. The points were: Japanese, 35 ; Americans, 32. As expected, the cup remains in America. The fourth set was full of brilliant play. The Japs fought to the last, but the wonderful playing of Williams, and the coolness and steadiness of Washburn could not be overcome. Kumagae won the first game on his service; then the games alternated, the Japs winning the third, fifth, sixth and tenth. Scores.—Americans: 42, 61, 38, 50. Japs:

33, 48, 41, 23 —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn,