SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 March 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

THE OPUNAKE RACES. PASSIN’ THROUGH WINS CUP. A GOOD DAY’S SPORT. The weather yesterday for the Opunake Racing Club’s annual meeting at Pihama was fine, though a rather cold breeze was blowing. There was a good attendance from all parts of Taranaki, though the crowd was by no means a record. The takings showed a considerable falling off compared with last year, the outei gate being £274, as compared with £330, and the lawn gates £424 ss, as compared with £663 ss.

The course was in good order, though as a result, of the previous night’s rain the going was somewhat holding, and this was reflected in the times recorded. Racing generally was of an interesting character. With the exception of the hurdle race and cup, in which there were only five starters, fields were good. The finishes in most cases were very close, that in the cup being particularly so, Passin’ Through winning by a bare neck from the favorite, Egmont Park. In the open sprint Irapuka had a very easy win by several lengths, with Income, a New Plymouth-trained horse, second.

Mr. A. Morse had charge of the barrier, and got his fields away well, whilst Mr. C. H. Washer, in the judge’s box, hoisted the numbers promptly. Mr. H. Coyle, the handicapper, had concealed the winners well, only two actual favorites saluting the judge. The totalisator, which was in the charge of Mr. W. P. O’Callaghan, handled £19,709, as compared with £33,511 for the meeting last year. The arrangements for the meeting were good, the races were got off well to time, and the gathering passed off most successfully. Mr. McMahon, the stipendiary steward, was present, but found no cause for enquiry. Inspector Murray, Detective Cooney, Senior-Sergeant Henry and a large staff of police were present, as well as Racecourse Inspector Black, but the gathering appeared to be a very orderly one. The luncheon booth was in the charge of Mr. and Mrs. Foster, of Eltham. The Opunake Federal Band, under the baton of Conductor J. Humphrey, rendered a programme of music that was much appreciated, whilst the Taranaki Pipe Band also contributed some pleasing items. Mr. P. S. Riley as usual had the secretarial department right up to the moment. Detailed results: HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 200 sovs, second 40 sovs and third 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 2 D. King’s b g KATO, 6yrs, by Foremost —Coronet mare, 9.3, carried 9.6 (N. K. McDoneli) 1 3 Newton King’s bg HALLOW, 6yrs, 9.2 (J. Towler) 2 1 D. J. Hughes’ bg BANOGUE, aged, 10.8 (W. West) 3 Als; started: 5 Hastle, 9.5 (L. O. Barnitt) ; 4 Rangiata, 9.3 (C. Mason). Winner trained by P. Coffey. Fibre, Eldenholm and Naughty were withdrawn, leaving five to face the barrier. Of these Banogue and Kato divided favoritism, the former carrying five tickets more than the latter. Banogue was quickest out, but at the first jump Hastie was in front. The latter jumped badly, as he did throughout, and Hallow gained the lead from Hastie, Banogue and Kato. Along the back stretch Banogue joined the leader, and the pair raced together to within half a mile of home, where Kato moved up. Three furlongs from home Kato was just in front, but Hallow gained a little at the, second to last obstacle. Kato held a slight advantage turning for home, and in the run to the post Increased lead, winning by three lengths, with Banogue about ten lengths further back and Rangiata fourth. Time, 2min 56sec. MAIDEN PLATE, of 100 sovs, second 20 sovs and third 5 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 3 J. T. Briscoe’s b g PRICE, 6yrs, by Guianforte—lmmigration, 9.1 (B. H. Morris) 1 1 W. Tupito’s b g NAUGHTY, 6yrs, 9.1 (L. G. Morris) 2 2 F. G. WlUcock’s bg GENEROUS, 4yrs, 9.0 (W. E. Pine) 3 Also started: 6 Watercall, 9.1 (P. O’Brien); 8 Dignity, 9.1 (R. S. Bagby) : 9 Ecuador, 9.1 (W. Ayers) ; 11 Cymro, 9.1 (R. Eager) ; 5 Kilkelly, 9.1 (O. McCarten) ; 7 Roche, 9.0 (H. Hunt) ; 4 Semper Idem, 8.11 (L. O. Barnett) ; 10 Dainty Pearl, 8.3, carried 8.5% (W. 8. Head). Winner trained by J. Fryer. Domage and Banogue were the only defections, and of the eleven starters Naughty was made favorite, with Generous next, while Price and Semper Idem were the only others to command support. Ecuador and Kilkelly played up at the post, the former being left when the field was despatched to an otherwise good start. Generous was quickest out, but when the field settled down Price was in front from Dignity and Naughty. After a couple of furlongs Dignity dropped back, and Roche ran into second position. Price led to the home turn just clar of Roche and Naughty, and. going on, won comfortably jby three lengths from Naughty, with Generous, who finished very fast, a couple of lengths further back, and Roche fourth. Time, Imln 34sec.

PRESIDENT’S HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs, second 25 sovs and third 10 sovs from the stake. Six and a half furlongs. 3 G. Mcßain’s bg BIG PUSH, 6yrs, by Master Soult—Clemsine, 8.2, carried 8.5% (W. Ayers) 1 2 E. Whittle’s chf CROSSFIRE, 3vrs, 8.2 (N. Shore) 2 1 A. Grant’s br g VOLUBLE, syrs, 9.5 (R. S. Bagby) 3 Also started: 7 Active, 8.13 (W. West) ; 4 Skylight, 7.13, carried 7.8 (W. E. Pine) ; 6 Ardath, 7.9, carried 7.2 (C. Edwards) ; 8 Master Mick, 7.7, carried 7.0 (M. Conway) ; 5 Interest, 7.4, carried 7.7% (J. Barry) ; 9 Valdlna, 7.0, carried 8.4 (R. Eagar). Winner trained by J' Thacker. Dusky Queen was the only withdrawal. Of the nine starters Voluble was made a hot order, with Crossfire and Big Push backed in that order. Big Push was quickest to begin, and led from Interest and Crossfire, After a couple of furlongs Crossfire’ ran into second place. Big Push held command all the way, and won by a couple of lengths from Crossfire, who was a head in front of Voluble. The latter finished fast and made up a lot of ground after being caught in the tapes. Ardath was fourth. Time, linin 25sec. OPUNAKE CUP (open), of 350 sovs, second 70 sovs and third 35 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 4 Gomer and Laurent ’s blk g PARSIN’ THROUGH, syrs, by Guianforte—lseult, 7.9. carried 7.4 (W. E. Pine) 1 1 D. J. Goodwin’s br g EGMONT PARK, 6yrs, 9.0, carried 8.7 (M. Conway) ... 2 3 O. Cox’s brg SUNNY JIM, 4yrs, 6.13, carried 6.7 (L. A. Pine) 3 Also started: 2 Kareao, 8.1, carried 8.5% (W. Ayers) : 5 Alteration, 7.7, carried 7.10% (N. Short). Winner trained by owners. Income and Watercali were withdrawn, leaving a field of five. Egmont Park was sorted out oy the public for favoritism, and carried about £250 more than the next in demand, Kareao, with Sunny Pim and Passin’ Through also well supported. A good start saw Sunny Jim hit the front, and he held command passing the stand the first time from Alteration, Kareao and Egmont Park, with Passin’ Through last. Along the back Sunny Jim still held command from Alteration and Kareao together, with Egmont Park and Passin’ Through moving up. Three furlongs from home Alteration hit the front, and turned for home in front of Sunny Jim and Kareao together. A great run home ensued. A hundred yards from pe*t Pastin’ Throuih w«at ts ths

front and in a fine finish gained the verdict by a neck from Egmont Park, who just failed to get up on the inner. Sunny Jim was three lengths away third and Alteration was fourth. Time, 2min 14 2-ssec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs, second 25 sovs and third 10 sovs from the stake. Five furlongs. 1 A. W. Budge’s ch m POUMA, 4yrs, by Campfire—Martingale, 8.4, carried 8.1 (S. Anderson) 1 2 J. George’s br g HORI, syrs, 8.9 (N. Shore) 2 5 E. Lane’s blk m RANGIATA, syrs, 8.1, carried 8.5 (B. H. Morris) 3 Also started: 4 Lady Faa, 8.0, carried 7.7 (M. Conway) ; 6 War Nurse, 7.12, carried 7.5 (L. A. Pine) ; 3 Otapawa, 7.12, carried 7.5 (C. Edwards) ; 9 Parkman, 7.11, carried 7.9 (W. E. Pine) ; 13 Wild Harp (Gordon) ; 7 Alice Montrose, 7.11, carried 8.6 (L. G. Morris) ; 10 Roche, 7.11 (H. Hunt) : 12 Uncle Dave, 7.11, carried 7.8% (W. Head) ; 14 Cymras, 7.11, carried 8.4% (R. Eagar) ; 8 Huipoto, 7.11, carried 8.1 (P. Healey), 11 Miss Beauforte, 7.11 (J. Barry). Winner trained by J. F. Butler. Big Push, Mixture and Loved One were the principal withdrawals, leaving a field of fourteen. Pouma was made favorite, carrying about £ 100 more than Hori, with Otapawa and Lady Faa also well supported. From a good despatch Pouma was quickest out, with Hori as her closest attendant, and this pair practically had the race to themselves, Pouma winning by four lengths from Hori, with Rangiata, who just beat Otapawa, three lengths away third. Time, Imin ssec. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP (open), of 250 soVs, second 40 sovs and third 20 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 6 T. O’Donnell’s br g IRAPUKA, syrs, by Our King—lranul, 7.6, carried 7.7 (W. E. Pine) \ 1 1 E. Andrews’ b g INCOME, syrs, 9.2, carried 8.9 (M. Conway) 2 3 H. Colbert’s bf ARMOREL, 3yrs, 7.0, carried 6.11 (S. Anderson) 3 Also started: 5 Kareao, 8.6 (W. Ayers), 4 Festive, 7.8 (J. Barry) ; 2 Mixture, 6.7 (L. A. Pine). Winner trained by D. Monaghan. Voluble and Leithfleld were withdrawn, leaving a field of six, of which Income was made a hot order, carrying over £3OO more than Mixture, who was next in demand, with Armorel closely following in public favor. Irapuka and Mixture were the first to show out, with Kareao fairly close up. After a couple of furlongs Irapuka had established a lead, and, going on, won comfortably by about six lengths from Income, who just beat Armorel by a neck, with Mixture fourth. Time, Imin 16 4-ssec. WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs, second 25 sovs and third 10 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 2 A. Grant’s br g VOLUBLE, syrs, by Mystification—Tattle, 10.0 (R. S. Bagby) 1 1 T.' Peaj>pell’s b g VELOCIFORM, syrs, 8.13 (L. G. Morris) 2 3 F. G. Willcock’s bg GENEROUS, 4yrs, 8.0, carried 7.9 (W. E. Pine) 3 Also started: 7 Active, 9.9 (N. K. MeDonell) : 4 Country Life, 8.4 (W. Ayers) ; 8 Interest, 8.3 (J. Barry) ; 6 Hallow, 8.2 (N. Shore) ; 9 Watercall, 8.0, carried 7..7 (C. Edwards) ; 5 Semper Idem, 8.0, carried 7.11 (S. Anderson). Winner trained by C. Jackson. Defections reduced the field from 17 to 9, and of these Velociform was made a better favorite than Voluble, the pair carrying over half the machine. From a good start Active was momentarily prominent, but Country Life quickly took command, and led along the back from Velociform and Voluble. At the turn Voluble was up with the leader, while Velociform had dropped back. Voluble was the first to enter the home stretch, and, maintaining the lead, gained the verdict by about a length from Velociform, who came with a late run. Generous was five lengths further back and Interest was fourth. Time, Imin 31 l-ssec. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs, second 25 sovs and third 10 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 E. Whittle's chf CROSSFIRE, 3yrs, by Campfire—Sylvandale, 9.0 (N. Shore) 1 2 A. W. Budge’s ch m POUMA, 4yrs, 8.4, carried 9.1 (S. Anderson) 2 9 D. J. Hughes’ b m VALDINA, 8.0, carried 8.4 (R. Eager) 3 Also started: 4 Big Push, 9.0, carried 10.0 (N. K. McDoneli) ; 3 Ardath, 8.8 (B. 11. Morris) ; 5 Otapawa, 7.12, carried 7.5 (C. Edwards) ; 6 Fire Brigade, 7.12, carried 7.13 (P. O’Brien) ; 7 Dignity, 7.12, carried 7.5 (L. A. Pine) ; 8 Miss Beauforte, 7.12 (J. Barry). Winner trained by D. Monaghan. Scratchings reduced the field from fifteen to nine, and in a good betting race Crossfire was made a better favorite than Pouma, with plenty of support for Ardath and Big Push. These were the only ones considered. From a good start Pouma showed out in front from Big Push and Otapawa,' this trio leading the way to the bend, where the field closed up. Pouma led Big Push into the straight, but the latter found the load too much. Half way down the straight Crossfire came with a great run, and, getting a luckj’ opening on the rails, got up to win by half a length, with Valdina three lengths away third and Ardath fourth. Time, Imin 19sec. OHINEMURI MEETING. THE FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. FOREST GOLD WINS CUP. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Paeroa, Last Night. The Ohinemurl Jockey Club’s meeting opened to-day in fair weather, with intermittent showers, rendering the course heavy. There was a large attendance. Results:— HANDICAP HURDLES.—Keystone 1, Shell Shock 2, Snake 3. Scratched: Stirrup Cup. Won by a length and a half. Time, 3min. 21 l-ssec. MAIDEN HANDlCAP.—Whitianga 1, Just Quietly 2, Bonny Doreen 3. Thirty-one started. Won by two lengths. Time, l4sec. NETHERTON HANDICAP.—GoIden Dream 1, Stammer 2, Shortland 3. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin. 17 2-ssec. KARANGAHAKE HANDICAP.—Miss .Tune 1, Finelll 2, Rafa 3. Scratched: Arch Lily. Time, Imin. 18 3-ssec. C UP.—Forest Gold 1, Gold Kip 2, Pente 3. Won by half a neck. Time, 2mln. 12sec. KOMATA HANDICAP.—Regent 1, Cantoris 2, Arizona Maid 3. Won by a neck. TLine, Imin. 19sec. STEEPLECHASE.—Koura 1, Pentone .2, Toddy 3. Won by two ind a half lengths. Time, smin. Bsec. ST. PATRICK’S HANDICAP—Pavo 1, Prince Charleroi 2, Hipo 3. Won by four lengths. Time, Imin. 1G 2-ssec. CJ.C. HANDICAPS. Christchurch, March 16. The fallowing handicaps have been declared for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s autumn meeting:— GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Vespucci 9.5, Winning Hit, Pluto 9.3, Anomaly 9.1, Mustard Pot, Clean Sweep 8.9, Songbird 8.8, Chimera 8.5, Silver Peak 8.4, Marqueteur, Sunny Loch 8.3, Gasbag, Miss Mimic 8.2, Scriimmage, Sunny Corner, Radiant Light, Egotism 7.13, Macduff 7.12, Grotesque, Quest 7.11, Blackmail 7.10, Strategy 7.8, Little River, Backsheesh, Battle Scene, Bon Spec, Still Sea 7.5, General Advance, Cleasanta, Callaghan 7.4, Fulsome 7.3, Birkie 7.2. Askari 6.13, Deucalion, Whipping Boy. Danger Zone 6.10, Tatau Tatau 6.9, Mireusonta, Some Kid, Roseday, Bonnie Winkle, Canyon, Mockery, Cold Steel, Horatius 6.7. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs. One mile and a half.—Vespucci 9.4, Winning Hit 9.1, Insurrection 8.11, Marqueteur, Pluto 8.10, Gasbag 8.9, Foo Chow 8.6, Egotism 8.4, Scrimmage 8.3, Palestrina, Radiant Light 8.2, Anomaly 8.1, Sunny Loch. General Advance 7.13, Sycorax, Kilmioon 7.10, Truthful 7.9, Clean Sweep, Kilgour 7.8, Songbird 7.7, Mythology, Strategy, Whipping Boy 7.4, Martial Dawn 7.3, Quest 7.2, Mazama 7.1, Bonnie Winkle 7.0, Warlike 6.11, Prince Martian 6.8, I Red Gown, Scion, Cold Steel 6,7,

RACING FIXTURES. March 18—Ohinemurl J.C. Annual. March 18—Masterton R.C. Autumn. March 22, 23—Rangitikei R.C-. Annual. March 30, April I—Wellington R.C. Autumn, April 6, B—Manawatu R.C. Autumn. TURF TOPICS. . (By "Moturoa.”) Masterton races to-day. Concluding day at Paeroa. Rangitikei on Wednesday and Thursday. Entries for the trotting events at the Stratford show close to-day. Cold Steel’s name has to Jie added to the list of acceptors in the Scott Memorial Handicap at Bulls. Kilgour, Chimera, Little River, Peneus and Kilreid should run well in their Masterton engagements. The Uruti Beach- races were a great success, and the smooth running of the gathering was a credit to all concerned in its tmanagement. A number of "old timers’’ were saddled up at the Uruti meeting, but most of them appeared to have lost their "punch/’ Races were harder to win there this year. Heavy raim fell at Bulls on Thursday night, and that, together with earlier light showers, has improved the course greatly. There is now every prospect of tt good meeting next week. Taranaki horses have been freely entered fox- events at the Manawatu autumn meeting. Marqueteur and Cold Steel figure in the Awapuni Gold Cup, Th© -punce in the Sires’ Produce Stakes, and Silver Link In the Manawatu Stakes. Volo, Maugawal, Halcyon, Banogue and Ngakanui have been nominated for hurdle races at Awapunl. Volo, CoM Steel, Marquetuer, Egmont Park, Muraahd. Awake, Still Sea, Silver Link, Irapuka, Simonides, Danger Zone, Mort Avis, Ardath, Crossfire, Erie, Dani- ■ lof, Carabine, etc. figure in the flat events. Prominent, an aged gelding by Advance— Elkmaid, had to be destroyed recently. While being schooled by W. Bowden Prominent broke a leg. He was trained by F. Higgott. Maniahera, who met with a slight accident recently, is now all right again, and is in steady work in view of racing at the Manawatu meeting next month. Marqueteur, Mockery, Dinger Zone, Cold Steel and Still Sea: have been nominated for the principal events at the C.J.C. Easter meeting. As ail, with the exception of Marqueteur, are engaged at Ellerslie, their owners are probably waiting to see where the weights suit best. Down th. line they talk .mostly of Passionless and Lady Kotiropo for the sprints at Rangitikei, but now that Cold Steel’s acceptance has been announced, they maj r change their tune. Cold Steel is very favorably treated with 7.6. The Rangitikei Cup Is a race that promises to tangle up punters. Egmont Park, Equitable and La Paloma are most discussed, but favorites rarely win the big handicap at Bulls. It is not a good class field, and whatever beats the top weight (Egmont Park) should very nearly win.