SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 April 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON MEETING. THE CONCLUDING DAY. AMYTHAS WINS GOLD CUP. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, April 1. The autumn meeting of the Wellington Racing Club concluded to-day. There was a large attendance and splendid racing. The investments on the totalisator again showed a falling off. The machine for the day handled £64,416, against £82,217 on the second day last year. On Thursday the investments totalled £40,112 10s, making a total for the meeting of £104,525, against £139,140, a decrease for the meeting of £34,615. The Trentham Gold Cup created a good deal of interest. Winning Hit led in the early stages, and Kick Off was second. At the business end Amythas came away and won easily. The Autumn Handicap was a splendid race, with an exciting finish. Quest flattered the hopes of his admirers, but Gasbag made a great run and won by a neck. Results: SECOND HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP; one mile and a half.—-Grim Joke (A. Wormaid) 1, Erie 2, Alteration 3. Also started: Sir Roseberry, Coalition, Active, Maniahera, Blue Hall, Wamba, Rebuff, Bairnsdale. Won by a length, half a neck between second and third. Time, 2min 41sec. HUTT HANDICAP; one mUe.—Scion (A. Reed) 1, Blackmail 2, Bonnie Heather 3. Also started: Mustard Pot, Truthful, Sunny Corner, Strategy, Princess Pat, Prince Hal, Cold Steel, Capping Day, Bodyguard. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 41 4-ssec. MURITAI HANDICAP.—-Angelo (H. Young) 1, Dissertation 2, Liqueur 3. Also started: Spook, Island, Redlogue, All Cerise, FiveEighths, Patuki, Pink Rose, Te Kuri, Basso, Wheel. Won by a nose, a length and a half between second and third. Time, Imin 41 2-5 sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP; one mile and three furlongs.—Gasbag (R. Reed) 1, Quest 2, Insurrection 3. Also started: Marqueteur, Vagabond, Sycorax, Aureate, Kiigour, Bitters, Martial Dawn, Esperance, Prince Martian, Halifax. Won by a neck, half a head between second and third. Time, 2min 20 l-ssec. PACIFIC HANDICAP: six furlongs—King’s Trumpeter (H. Goldfinch) 1, Gold Light 2, Zany 3. Also started: Mountain Lion, Rapine, Ares, Killashandra, Moorland, Lucius, Finelli, Vogue; Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 13 4-5 TRENTHAM GOLD CUP; welght-for-age; 1000 sovs. Two miles. Mr. F. S. Easton’s b g AMYTHAS, syrs, by Demosthenes—-Gold Treasure (A. J. McFlinn) 1 Mr. J. S. McLeod’s br c KICK OFF, 3yrs, by All Black—Fair Rosamond (R. S. Bagby) 2 Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch c WINNING HIT, 3yrs, by Autumnus—Winning Way (H. Young) 3 Also started: Trespass. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 3min 26 4-ssec. SUBURBAN HANDICAP; six furlongs Mireusonta (J. Barry) 1, Rational 2, Triboulet 3. Also started: Anomaly, Silver Peak, Absurdum, Printemps, Still Sea, Birkie, Backsheesh. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin BELMONT HANDICAP; six furlongs—Moutoa’s Gift (H. W’igglns) 1, Merry Day 2, Landbird 3. Also started: Danger Zone. Rose of Athens, Petunia, Warpath, Jackaroo, Lady Nassau, Blackhead, Moonstruck, In the Pink, Lady Waimangu. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 12 2-ssec.

NOTES ON THE RACING. FINE RACE BY AMYTHAS. (By Wire.—Special to News.) Wellington, April 1. All acceptors started in the Second HighWeight Handicap. W’amba rushed to the front at the start, and going out of the straight he was followed by Active and Grim Joke, with Alteration handy. Alteration was kept at it to get a position, and down the back he was lying second. Across the top, however, he was not going too well. Grim Joke was the first to turn for home. Erie challenged below the distance, but made little impression on the leader, who went on to win nicely by a length and a half. Alteration, ridden right out, could only get within a neck of Erie. Maniahera was fourth, and Blue Hall fifth. Grotesque was the only withdrawal from the Hutt Handicap. Princess Pat and Prince Hal (who were bracketed). Sunny Corner and Blackmail (also coupled), Mustard Pot and Bodyguard were the best-backed. A good start was effected. Truthful, on the rails, was squeezed out at the beginning, and soon tailed the field, a position she occupied throughout the race. Capping Day hit the front inside the first furlong, and close up with her were Mustard Pot and Prince Hal. Blackmail was up behind the leader at the six-furlong post, and there was no great change iq positions on the way round to the straight. When heads were turned for home it was anyone's race, but with a furlong to go Scion took charge, and he went on to win very nicely by two lengths from Blackmail, who was a length ahead of Bonnie Heather. Mustard Pot was fourth.

Angelo was backed like a certainty in the Muritai Handicap, and hard ridden he just got up to win by a narrow margin. Liqueur was the early leader, with Basso and Dissertation close handy. This was the order to the home turn, where Liqueur was still going well. At the distance the boy was busy on Liqueur, and a little later Dissertation ran past him. At the half-distance Angelo challenged, and a great race to the post saw Angelo win by a nose. Liqueur was a length and a half away third, and Redlogue was fourth.

The whole of the thirteen acceptors In the Autumn Handicap faced the starter. Insurrection, Gasbag, Marqueteur and Kiigour were in demand. The field was let go to a good start, and as they raced past the stand Quest led Gasbag and-Sycorax, with Halifax and Kiigour in the rear. At the mile Quest was out several lengths in front of Sycorax. Next came Gasbag and Martial Dawn, and on the outside Bitters. The field closed a little In the run down the back, and bunched as they crossed the top. Approaching the straight Quest was still in charge, and Sycorax and Bitters were close up, with Gasbag and Insurrection at the head of the others. Quest was first to turn for home, and the others drew up to him at the bottom of the straight. With two furlongs to go Marqueteur came on the scene. A great race to the post ensued, and in the finish Gasbag got up In time to win by a neck from Quest, who was given second position by half a head from Insurrection. Marqueteur was fourth, Sycorax fifth. Bitters sixth anil Aureate next. In the Pacific Handicap the whole of the acceptors went to the post. Ares began well, and soon hit the front, but when they raced on to the course proper Zany was at the head of affairs. In the run home Mountain Lion, King’s Trumpeter, Killashandra, Finelli and Gold Light all showed up, but in the finish King’s Trumpeter won nicely by a length from Gold Light, who just beat Zany. Kallashandra was fourth. Rapine got away badly, and tailed the field. The Gold Cup, run over a two-mile course, was the race of the day. Amythas, though strongly fancied, was allowed to go out paying a wonderful price. Kick Qff went away with a big break, and led on to the course proper by five lengths. Trespass was next and Amythas last. Passing the stand the order was Winning Hit. Kick Off, Amythas and Trespass. The order was the same to the five furlong lost, where the leaders came back a little. Crossing the top Amythas dropped back slightly, but once heads were turned for home he raced to the front, and two furlongs from the post he had the field beaten. Galloping like a champion, he went on to win by two lengths from Kick Off, who waa a head in front of Winning Hit. Trespass was a fair fourth. Blackmail was taken out of the Suburban Handicap, and Absurduim, Rational, Still Sea and Mireusonta were well backed. Absurduni, on the rails, began well, but Mireusonta sum took charge, and led into the straight. Anunaly, Ahaurdum and Triboulet were suijm wi

I two furlongs from home, but Mireusonta held I his lead, and passed the post two lengths ahead Jof Rational, who finished well. Triboulet was • close up third. Anomaly a good fourth, and Absurdum fifth. Still Set fell below the disI tance. The meeting closed with the Belmont Handicap, for which Petunia, Danger Zone, Warpath and Merry Day were all well backed. Petunia led at the start, and at the home turn Rose of Athens had command. Below the distance Moutoa’s Gift shot out, and in the run to the post she was not headed. Merry Day again finished fast and filled second place. Landbird and Lady Nassau were at the head of the others. SUCCESS FOR THE KING. DOUBLE VICTORY AT NEWBURY. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received April 1, 5.5 p.m. London, March 31. The King’s colt Weathervane won the Im■portant three-year-old Greenham Stakes at Newbury, beating a strong Derby fancy in 'Lembach. Later His Majesty’s horse John Green won a five-furlong handicap. Enthusiasm over the Royal double win was most intense, and critics declare it was the happiest day in the racing world since Minoru won the Derby. They point out that the King’s success follows years of disappoint|ment and dis-couragement.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Received April 2, 5.5 p.m. London, March 31. The King and Queen witnessed the double win at Newbury. Weathervane is entered for the Two Thousand Guineas, the Derby and the St. Leger. LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL OBSTACLES. “MORE DANGEROUS THAN BULLFIGHTING.” OUTBURST OF INDIGNATION. Received April 2, 5.5 p.m. London, April 1. The outburst of indignation following the Grand National Steeplechase, in consequence of the fatal accidents due to the uglj- obstacles in the race, is becoming more intense. Two horses were killed in the recent Grand National, and the newspapers have since been inundated with correspondence, some of the writers asserting that Spanish bull-fighting was less cruel than the Grand National, in which thoroughbred'horses are dead and dying while other competitors are jumping over their bodies. Public Indignation is so hot that Mr. Whitaker, the well-known owner, trainer and rider, whose mount, Arrivale, fell when he had a winning chance, wrote to the authorities suggesting alterations in the conditions of the race, providing for only first-class jumpers being allowed to compete, and the remainder being grouped in the Junior National, thus ensuring reasonably-sized fields. Mr. E. Shortt (Home Secretly), replying to questions in the House of Commons, stated that he has not the power to prohibit the Grand National, but if a horse Is entered for a race for which it is unfitted it is a breach of the Protection to Animals Act. He has no evidence that such was the case.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. [ln the 1922 Grand National Steeplechase, run on March 24, thirty-two horses started, of which only five completed the course. The Grand National Steeplechase is run at Aintree (Liverpool), over a course of four and a half miles, with thirty difficult jumps, including the famous Becher’s Brook.] TROTTING. THE AUCKLAND MEETING. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. Auckland, April 1. The Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting opened to-day in beautiful weather and before a very large attendance. The totalisator handled £\4,884 10s, against £45,773 10s last year. Results: EDEN HANDICAP—Lord Roberts (R. Millen) 1, Pine Child 2, Audex 3. Also started: Impetuosity, Golden Downs, Rosalie Patch, Spirit Bell, Anseline, Allan the Great, Rose Bingen, Bellson, Molly Park, Fiat, Copper, Never Fear, Salesman, Jenny Wallace, Grattan Wilkes, Pete Peter, Sandy Patch, Peter Kae, Reta Sherwood Surprise, Fairbairn, Peter Dean, Guava, Hula Girl, Mat Patch, Aerial Bingen, Wirehana, Bon Bon. Won by three lengths, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 53sec. MANGERE HANDICAP.—GoIdman (S. J. Roe) 1, Special Tracey 2, Anselm 3. Also started: Directive, Country Girl, Ivy Audubon, Bellova, Johnny Golddust, Young Disappear, Common Bill, Princess Drift, Glenoc, Paddy Dillon, Lenglen, Heather Girl, Nita Cole, Golden Wave, Goldman, Gold Sound, Special Tracey, Hypo, Panl, Gold Flake. Won by half a length, the same distance separating second and third. Time, 3min 38 4-ssec.

CAMPBELL HANDICAP.—GoId Girl (S. J. Rog) 1, Wild Briar 2, William the First 3. Also started: Prize Pearl, Comedy Chief, Woodvale, Nita Bell, Grand Voyage. Won by three-quarters of a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, 4mln 37seo.

EASTJ’ER HANDICAP.—Harry Audubon (W. A. Price) 1, My Junior 2, Stormy Voyage 3. Also started; Roi Alto, Ruapere, Rostrevor, Hint, Speculator. Won by four lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, Amin 24see. A protest lodged against Harry Audubon by the owner of My Junior, for crossing, was dismissed. The stewards further decided to fine N. G. Katterns, owner of My Junior, £5 under rule 256, for speaking to the driver of My Junior after the latter had left the saddling paddock. Also, under rule 337, Katterns was fined £2O for refusing t<> sign a statutory declaration respecting a mzHter concerned with trotting then under {consideration by the judicial committee.

HOBSON HANDICAP.—Ben Wallace (H. McNaughton) 1, General Advance 2, Progress 3. Also started: Troanac, Plletta, Boycott, Ru.anui, Reliance, Grey Peter, Dick Dillon, Jewel, Lena Patch, March On, Great Britain, Tiny Locanda, Ballin, Mint Boy, Master Councillor, Red Star, Warlock. Won by a head, a neck between second and third. Time, 3mm 38 2-ssec. Jewell and Mint Boy were thrown out of the contest, by a colision which occurred about a furlong after the start. J. T. Paul, driver of Jewel, was picked up in an unconscious condition. Reliance also fell at another stage of the contest. CORNWALL HANDICAP.—WiIIiam the First 1, All Bell 2, Prince Poole 3. Also started: Sal Pointer, Miss Rolfe. Rothcliffe, Nelson Derby, Lady Munmbre, Sallamander, Promenade, Huon Grattan, Mintson, I‘itaroa, Moneymaker, Ena Bell. Won by three-quarters length, n neck between second and third. Time, 2min 16 4-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDlCAP—Tradesman (J. Bryce! 1, Bluewood 2, Speculator 3. Also started: Miss Huon Junior, Eley, Malmsbury, Marble Hall, Rostrevor, Succory, Hint, Stormy Voyage, King Capitalist.' Wild Lad. Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time, 4min 47 2-ssec. MARCONI HANDICAP.—Dick Dillon 1, Hedgewood 2, Temple 3. Also started: Silvery Moon, Blue Pede, Charlie’s Aunt, Albert Patch. Illumination, Ekoeranei, Rangiatea Erua, Great Britain, Inclement, Ruanui, Queen Chimes. Van Cap, Van Coronado, .Enid, Ben Wallace, Prince Poole, Profiteer, Te Awa, Sanddr iff.. Won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 20sec.