SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 April 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

AVONDALE J.C. MEETING. THE OPENING DAY. INCOME WINS BIG RACE. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, April The opening day of the Avondale Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was held to-day. Fairly fine weather, with a few light showers, prevailed, and the course was in good order, though rather dead. There was a fairly large attendance. The totalisator handled £48,577 10s, against £67,154 on the corresponding day last year. Results:

MAIDEN HANDICAP; nine furlongs.— Marble Crag (A. Reed) 1, Sussex 2, Marble Glass 3. Also started: Amiform, Te Akitai, Gold Jacket, Archqutl, Pengwen, Kinkora, West Abbey, Passionate, Esplanade, Qui Bono, Semper Idem, Golden Glass, Quintilian, Danton, Poteen, Salvor, Mete Jack, Ben Nevis, Dempsey, Princess Bell, Prince Menschikoff, Auditor. Won by a length and a half, a head between second and third. Time, 2mln 0 3-5

HOBSONVILLE HURDLES; one mile and three-quarters.—Shell Shock (R. Thompson) 1, Tenacious 2, Paddington Green 3. Also started: Luperlno, Poanui, Starland, Snake, Keystone, Clonmel, Gulanform, Auburn, Pio Pio, Solannle. Won by three lengths, two lengths between scond and third. Time, 3min 27 2-ssec.

AVONDALE HANDICAP; one mile and a quarter.—lncome (O'Shea) 1, Perfect Day 2, Glencanny 3. Also started: Insurrection, Tinohoro. Landslide, Boomer day, Mangamahoe, Broadwood, Pente, Prince Jewel, War Tank. Broadwood led to the straight, where Income put In a good run and won by half a length. The third horse was a neck away, and Broadwood was a close fourth. Time, 2min. lOsec.

OAKLEY HACK HANDICAP. Nine furlongs.—Cantoris (C. Reid) 1, Euphoria 2, Machree 3. Also started: Gold Bud, Marble Bell, Arizona Maid, Pentagram, Shortland, Bithoiia, Flowing Bowl, Formalin, Jolly Princess, Merry Prince, Irish Knight, Tireless, Jolly Gay, Salvaless, Election, Prince Charles, Don’t, Spirit Level, Economic, Waikaretu, Rosinante. Won by three-quarters of a length, a short neck between second and third. Time, Imin. 58sec.

ALL-AGED STAKES. Six furlongs.—Thespian (Rayner) 1, Rational 2, Highland 3. Also started: Royal Box, Epitaph, Refinement, Shebang. Thespian led from the barrier, followed by Rational and Epitaph. There was a good finish between the first and second, Thespian lasting to win by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Epitaph was fourth. Time, Imln. 15sec.

CHEVALIER STEEPLES. About three miles. —Sea De'll (Rowe) 1, Oaklelgh 2, Silver Pine 3. Also started: Coroglen, Explorer, No Surrender, Koura, Totara .lack, Te Toa, Rat hl in. Myall King, Grand Canyon. A fine finish. Won by a head, half a length separating second and third. Time, 6min. 6 4-ssec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Prince Abbey (McTavish) 1, Sir Burnett 2, Dovelet 3. Also started: Surveyor, Pavo, Golden Bubble, Loyal Irish, Bedford, Tolerance, Emerald Hill, Blanche Abbey. The winner led after going a furlong and won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 15 4-ssec.

TITIRANGI WELTER HANDICAP. Nine furlongs.—Khublai Khan (C. Reid) 1, Regent 2, Some Fashion 3. Also started: Depredation, Illumination, Sir Ralph, Prince Carl, Nighttime, Bang, Fort Regal. Tresor, Mlmiwhangata, Canowlndra, Oranga. Won by a length and a half, a neck between second and third. Time, Imin. 58sec.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. FINAL DAY AT RANDWICK. A.J.C. PLATE TO DAVID. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received April 23, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, April 23. The Australian Jockey Club’s autumn meeting concluded yesterday. The attendance was 40,000 for the final day’s racing, which was the most enjoyable of the meeting. Several close finishes were witnessed.

The Jockey Club Plate should have been the race of the day, but the fact that there were only three starters robbed it of any interest. David was expected to win, and did not disappoint his supporters. He also won the previous year. The time was twenty seconds within the prescribed limit (smin 45sec). The meeting was otherwise devoid of interest. The weather was fine, and the course was In excellent condition. Results:

■ ROUS HANDICAP; 750 sovs; seven furlongs. —First division: AU Gold, 8.0, 1; Gllray, 9.10, 2; Volpl, 9.0, 3. Fifteen starters. Solfanello was nicely placed coming into the straight, but was unable to keep pace with the placed horses, and finished fifth. All Gold secured the advantage in the last furlong, and won by half a length. Time, Imin 26%sec. Second division: Llsnavane, 9.12, 1; Cirrus, 7.7, 2; Tressadj’ Queen, 10.0, 3. Seventeen starters. It was anybody's race at the distance. Lisnavane was followed home by the field close up. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 26 sec.

DANGAR HANDICAP; 750 sovs; one mile and a half.—Salitros, 9.8, 1; Kennepll, 8.4, 2; Evensong, 7.1, 3. Fifteen starters. Evensong went to the front early in the race, and stayed there until the half distance was reached, when Salitros and Kennepll began to fight out the finish, the former securing a lucky win by a short neck. Time, 2min 35V4sec.

SECOND STEEPLECHASE; 750 sovs; about three miles.—Basil K., 10.5, 1; Bill Bluster, 11.10, 2; Sandridge, 9.12, 3. Twelve starters. An excellent exhibition, and a keen fight down the straight between Basil K. and Bill Bluster. Won by three lengths. Time, 6min 36%sec. SECOND NURSERY HANDICAP; 750 sovs; one mile.—Miss Highfield, 6.12, 1; Mirthmaker, 8.7, 2; Mont Clair, 6.12, 3. Eighteen starters. It was a fast race for youngsters. Won by a length and a quarter. Time, Imin 40sec.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB PLATE, of 2000 sovs; standard weight-for-age. Three miles. Mr. Norman Falklner’s br h DAVID, 4yrs. (Baverstock —Linotype), 9.0 1 Mr. P. C. Nixon's br or bike HARVEST KING, 3yrs. (Comedy King—Harvest Home), 8.0 2 Mr. R. Baillie’s b g KING OF THE FOREST, syrs. (Comedy King—Glenluce), 9.2 ... 3 The only starters. Winner trained by J, Holt.

King of the Forest took the lead, followed by David and Harvest King, and the horses maintained the same positions twice round the course. Entering the straight the last time Harvest King challenged David, and for a little while flattered his supporters, but at the half distance David forged ahead and won by two lengths, twenty lengths separating second and third. Time, smin 25%sec.

FINAL HANDICAP; 1000 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Sandwyne, 7.10, 1; Validolld, 8.12, 2; Llanthony, 7.0, 3. Eighteen starters. Won by half a neck. Time, 2mln 7% sec.

HAWKE’S BAY J.C. MEETING. FIRST DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Napier, Last Night. Following are the acceptances for the autumn meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club: MANGATARATA HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.

SYDNEY YEARLING SALES. Sydney, April 22. A colt by St. Alwyne—Prettj’ Volody was purchased by Mr. H. C. Bryant at Randwick for 1700 guineas; a colt by Magpie from a The Welkin mare, bj' Mr. D. Buffler, for 800 guineas; a colt by Magpie from Nancy Sykes, hi’ Mr. S. Brunton (Victoria), for 675 guineas; a filly by Valais from Lady Childwick, by S. Killlck, trainer of Beauford, for 825 guineas. TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa”.) This week’s racing fixtures Include the Avondale autumn meeting, which concludes to-day : Reefton races on Wednesdaj'; Hawke’s Bay on Wednesday and Thursday; and South Canterbury on Friday and Saturday. One day shalt thou honor Anzac; five days Pegasus 1 Mr. W. Higgins probably has reason to regret purchasing Trlboulet, and on Its form at Feilding the Kilbroney gelding looks like a bad bargain. Mr. Jas. Bull was after Triboulet, but for some reason or other the deal fell through. When a man of Jim Bull’s experience passes a horse by the prad must have a weak spot somewhere. Personally I consider Trlboulet is a big splaw-footed animal that will not stand long, and this opinion was publish ad when the horse raced at* Awa-

punl and Marton with some success four months ago. Equitable appears to have lost all form, and his exhibitions at Btills and at Feilding were very poor. The son of Hallowman and Equitas is miles below the quality of his illustrious parents. Mr. “Ted” Penman has erected a house and boxes at Otaki, and in a couple of weeks will shift his team to Otaki. Fran, the full brother to Amber Tips, will be sent home, and Penman’s string will include Detroit, Jasper Gate, Adrina and Complimentary. The vagaries of the dot-and-dash department were responsible for a mild sensation down south the other day. Mr. W. Stone telegraphed to Riverton on Saturday that Silver Peak did a good final gallop, but when the wire was delivered it read that Silver Peak had “died” after a final gallop 1

Sleight of Hand 11 0 Whanoko Raffle Master Oriflame 9 5 9 0 9 0 Sunray Goldacene 10 9 10 3 LONGLANDS WELTER HANDICAP. One mile and a furlong. Warpath 9 0 Fera 8 0 Suspicion 8 12 Morzonla 8 0 Black Art 8 7 Mystico , 1 Antler 8 5 Sweet Song 7 11 Sweet Kohu 7 11 Heather 8 3 Lake Robin 7 7 NURSERY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Morose 9 7 Uleaborg 7 2 King’s Kaotane 7 2 Trumpeter 9 4 Kahikatea 6 7 Mountain Kllblrd 6 7 Lion 9 4 ' Diamond Ad Astra 9 2 Ring 6 7 Gold Light 8 8 The Linnet 6 7 Good Sport 7 8 HAWKE’S BAY CUP One mile ! and a half. Marqueteur 9 8 Festivity 7 8 Gasbag 9 7 Bonnie Vespucci 9 5 Heather 7 3 Kick Off 8 8 Hyrax 8 12 Bod nett er 8 2 Stork 6 11 Sycorax 8 1 Dissertation 6 7 Vagabond 7 13 Matatua 6 7 Paoanui 7 11 PORANGAHAU HANDICAP, Six furlongs. Grotesque 9 4 Scotch Anomaly 8 11 Mixture 7 2 Jovial 8 2 Civllform 7 2 Tart 7 3 Asterina 7 1 Prince Randal 7 3 Ruruwal 6 7 Crown Gem 7 3 Kiktni 6 7 AUTUMN i HANDICAP. One mile and a furlong Punka 9 0 Lord Hyrax 8 7 Musketry 7 1 Queens Up 8 0 Woden 7 0 Cleft 7 12 Armorel 6 9 Sunray 7 9 Correspondent 6 7 Hyttus 7 8 Antler 6 7 Haurangl 7 7 Marcus 6 7 Actifld 7 4 POUKAWA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Scotch Slave Mart 7 8 Mixture 9 10 Magistrate 7 6 Comic 8 10 Morzonia 7 5 War pa th 8 3 Queen’s Ferry 7 3 Suspicion 8 3 Sunny Spec 8 12 Big Push 8 2 Reality G 9 Wrangle 8 1 Piania 6 7 Pitch 7 12 Equa 6 7 Golden Light 7 10 Morgen 6 7 HAWKE’S BAY STAKES. Six furlongs. Gloaming Epitaph Mireusonta Morose Absurdura King’s Trumpeter Cleasanta Killashandru Ruruwa 1 Highland Mountain Lion Ferwood Rapine Veil