SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 May 1922, Page 8

SPORTING.

EGMONT RACING CLUB, STEEPLECHASE MEETING. KHABTOUM WINS THE BIG EVENT. i q.; Weather conditions yesterday morning at Hawtfra did not appear very promising for the opening day of the Egmont Racing Club’s winter meeting, but about ten o’clock it cleared, and the day was fine. There was a good attendance, the gate showing an increase of £l3O on - the corresponding day last year, despite the fact that the price of admission had been decreased. Notwithstanding the heavy rain, Mr. Morse had the course in good order, and the going, though eJiShtly holding in the early part of the day, improved as the day went on. It should be good for to-day’s racing. ■Sport throughout the day was distinctly good, fields being large and the finishes exciting, whilst Mr. H. Coyle had the winners so well concealed that the favorite never passed the post first on one occasion. The conduct of the meeting was good, the programme being got off well to time. Mr. C. O'Connor, as starter, dispatched his fields well, whilst Mr. J. Cameron, as judge, hoisted the numbers promptly. Speculation was, considering the times, very brisk, the staff (under Mr. W. O’Callaghan) handling £24,635, as compared with £34,428 (for the same day last year, a decrease of £9790. Mr. W. E. Gladstone was the Government official in the tctalisator, and there was no delay in this department. The Egmont Steeplechase was won by the Wanganui-owned Khartoum, who finished second to Oakleigh, but as the latter had failed to negotiate the last obstacle, the race was awarded to the second horse. The stewards imet subsequently and suspended E. Warner, the rider of Oakleigh, for three months for careless riding and for continuing In the race after having missed the jump. Passin’ Through marked his debut over the sticks by winning the Tongahoe Hurdles, in good style, whilst Kato also made a successful appearance over country in the Hack and Hunters’ Steeples. The New Plymouth horse Irapuka, who has run very consistently of late, beat a hot favorite in Rational in the open six furlongs, paying a great price. The Marton owned Omahu also returned a good dividend in the Mcßae Memorial over a mile and a quarter. Messrs. J. McMahon and Yvlison were the stipendiary stewards present. Besides holding ! an Inquiry into the steeplechase incident, N. K. McDonnell, the rider of Kato, was fined £2 for dismounting before being instructed 1 to. The Hswera Citizens' Band, under Conductor Gould, rendered a splendid programme of music. The catering was again in the hands of Dustin’s, Ltd., and the refreshment bootn under the control of Mr. E. Whittle. Mr. V. B. Stratton, the club’s capable secretary, had complete arrangements made. Details of the racing are:—

TELEGRFAPH HACK HANDICAP (first divivisicn). of 150 sovs.; second 25 sovs. and third 15 sovs. Five furlongs. 3-—O. Jefferson’s b m REGARD, syrs, by Gazeley—Compliment, 8.2 (L. G. Morris) 1 2—B. L. Joll's br g DANGER ZONE, 4yrs, 8.7 (S. Anderson) 2 B—A. Wakem's br g LOVED ONE, syrs, 7.5, carried 7.6 (L. George) 3

Also started—Pouima, 8.7 (Anderson) ; 4 .Petunia, 8.2 (M. McCarten) ; 5 Mixture 7.10, carried 7.3 (L. A. Pine) ; 9 Price, 7.7, car- ■ ried 7.0 (C. Edwards) ; 7 Santiago, 7.2, carried 6.12 (D. Gunn) ; 6 Roj-al Fancy, 7.0, i carried 7.1 (H. Wiggins) ; 13 Tupaia, 7.0, < carried 0.10 (L. Butler) ; 11 Husker, 7.0, . carried 7.5% (A. McCormack) ; 12 Objector, I carried 7.10% (H. Goldfinch) ; 14 Domage, 7.0 carried 7.11 (H. Ryder) ; 10 Roche, 7.0, carried 7.5 (A. Dixon). Winner trained by owner. Tt e fourteen carded were saddled up. Pouma was* made favorite, with Regard a little better fancied than Danger Zone. A good start saw Regard and Danger Zone first out, but after a furlong the favorite hit the front. Rounding the bend Loved One had a slight advantage fretm Pouma, with Mixture, Husker and Regard next. A great run home ensued. Mixture got on terms with the leaders at the distance, but Regard came again with a great burst and passed the post half a length in front of Danger Zone, who beat Izoved One by a similar distance, with Mixture close up fourth. Time, Imin. ssec. TONGAHOE HURDLES HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. ; second 30 sovs. and third 15 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 3—Gomer and Laurent's blk g PASSIN' THROUGH, syrs, by Guianforte—lseult, 9.9 (E. Copestake) 1 5 L. McKenzie's b g LADOGK’UR, aged, 9.10 (L. Berry) 2 6 H. W. Brown’s br g SPOOK, aged, 9.5 (L. Ivewer) 3 Also started—7 Gladful, 11.11 . (B. Wormaid) ; 8 Volo, 11.9 (R. S; Bagby) ; 4 Alteration, 10.11 (H. McSweeney) ; 1 Wamba, 10.7 (B- Hunt) ; 2 Simonides, 10.4 (N. K. McDonnell). Winner trained by owners. Omahu was the only defection. Wamba was made a good favorite, with Simonides solidly supported, whilst Passin’ Through was also fancied. Wamba was quickest over the first obstacle, and led the way for a couple of furlongs from Ladoguer and Passin’ Through. Ladoguer raced on terms with Wamba to the stand, where Wamba made a bad juunp and Ladoguer took the lead, with Passin’ Through third and Spock fourth. Half a mile from home Through and Spook closed the gap that them from the leaders. Two furlongs <com home Passin’ Through was on terms with Ladoguer. and held a slight advantage over the final obstacle. Ladoguer again held the advantage at the distance, but Passin’ Through, responding well, drew away and won nicely by three parts of a length, with Spook several lengths back, just in front of Volo and a bunched field. Time, 3min. 23sec.

TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP (second cf 150 sovs.; second 25 sovs. and third 10 sovs. Five furlongs. 4—P. W. Scally's b g BEN NEVIS, 3yrs, by Mountain Knight—tanner, 7.5 (A. McCormack) 1 B—J. Hook’s b m MISS BEAUFORT®, 4yrs, 7.9 (D. R. Gunn) 2 3—R. H. Nolan’s b SAVORY, 4yrs, 7.10, carried 8.0 (A. Reed) 3 Also started—s Crossfire, 8.12 (E. Manson) ; 1 Some Red, 8.6 (H. Ryder) ; 7 Hori, 8.2 (L. George) ; 2 Connemara, 7.9, carried 7.10 (H. Goldflncl ) ; 9 Cochineal. 7.2 (Rollands); 6 Otapawa, 7.0 (L. G. Butler); 11 Michaelmas, 7.0, carried 7.1 (H. Wiggins) ; 10 Advent, 7.0 (S. Anderson). Winner trained by owner. In good betting race Some Red was made a strong favorite, with Connemara, Savory and Ben Nevis also well supported. A good start saw Some Red hit the front from Miss Beauforte, Hori, and Ben Nevis, and this was the order to the heme * st retch, where Ben Nevis came through on the rails and won nicely hy two lengths from Miss Beauforte, with Savory a length and a half further back and Michaelmas close up fourth. Time, Imin. 5 l-ssec. HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. ; second 25 sovs. and third 15 sovs. About two miles. B—D. King’s b g KATO, syrs, by Foremost —Coronet mare, 9.5 (N. K. McDonnell) i 1— A. K. Johnston’s eh g MASTER BORIS, aged, 10.2 (E. Copestake) 2 2 J. Hook’s br g NGAKANUI, aged, 11.1 (W. H. Bowden) 3 Also started—4 General Raven, 11.12 'F Wurmald) ; 3 To Ma ire, 11.5 (S. Walls) ; 7 , War Loan, 10.12 (Mr. .1. Perrin) ; 6 Lady Lyddite, 9.0, carried 9.6% (A. McMillan) ; 5 Toddy, 9.0, carried 9.2 (E. Warner) ; 9 Marshal Neil, 9.0, carried 9.8% (E. T. Cole). I Winner trained by P. Coffey. J The Baronet, was the only withdrawal, | leaving nine starters. Master Borin was i made a slightly better favorite than Ngakanul, . while Te Maire, General Raven and Toddy • were well supported. Kato was quickest over the first obstacle from Master Boris, Toddy and Ngakanui, but at the second jump Slasjw Bqi<\ *»»’' the lead from Ngakanui, Kaw,

and Toddy. There was little difference in tha order until about half a mile from home, when Kato moved up, and a* furlong further on was just clear of Master Boris, Lady Lyddite and Ngakanui, - and going on, won comfortably hy two lengths from Master Boris. Ngakanui, who got •up on the post to beat Lady Lyddite, was third. Marshal Neil fell early in the race and was remounted, ' whilst General Raven was interfered with. Time, taiin. 13 3-ssec. EGMONT STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; second 65 sovs and third 35 sovs from the stake. About two and a half miles. 3 b. T. Bennett’s b g KHARTOUM, aged, by King Rufus—Lady Grattan, 10.0 (B. Wormaid) .• 1 8 — W. Garrett’s bg SIR SOLO, aged, 9.12 (W. H. Bowden) 2 4 p. Hogan’s bm CALMA, aged, 9.11 (J. Kaan) , 3 Also started: 1 Oakleigh, 11.5 (E. Warner) ; 2 Mattocks li»l (A. McDonald); 5 Luperino, 11.0 (E. Copestake) ; 6 Paddington Green, 9.10, carried 9.12 (H. Burt) ; 7 Tenacious, 9.2 (T. Williams). Winner trained by owner. First Line, Foeman and General Raven were the defections. Oakleigh was the favorite, carrying about 150 tickets more than Mattock, with Khartoum and Calma next in demand. Sir Solo led from the start from Tenacious and Khartoum. At the double the first time round Tenacious jumped across, taking the lead from Sir Solo. Paddington Green refused to negotiate the second jump of the double, and was pulled but. Leaving the straight Sir Solo was in front from Oakleigh, Tenacious, Calma and Khartoum, but a couple of furlongs later Sir Solo had again assumed command, and led past the stand the second time from Tenacious, Oakleigh. Khartoum, Calma. Along the back Oakleigh ran into second place. Oakleigh then made a faulty jump, and Khartoum ran into second berth, while Tenacious lost his rider. Sir Solo, Oakleigh and Khartoum were almost on terms coming at the last jump into the straight, which Oakleigh failed to negotiate, and, going on, passed the judge’s box three-quarters of a length in front of Khartoum, who finished half a length in front of Sir Solo, with Calma several lengths back third, and Mattock and Luperino next. Oakleigh was disqualified fur not taking the last jump. Time, smin 38sec. TONKS MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; second 30 sovs and third 15 sovs. Six furlongs. 9 T. O’Donnell’s br g IRAPUKA, syrs, by Our King—lranui, 8.10 (E. Manson) . 1 I— H. B. Gibson’s br g RATIONAL, 9.9 (J. O’Shea) 2 5 H. Spratt’s'bm INAH, aged, 7.8, carried 7.2 (L. A. Pine) 3 Also started: 12 Awake, 8.9, carried 8.2 (A. Rutherford) ; 11 Tama a Roa, 8.3, carried 7.12 (L. George) ; 2. Birkie, 7.12, carried 7.7 (D. R. Gunn) ; 3 Amber Tips, 7-9, carried 7.7 (G. C. Young) ; 7 Voluble, 7.4*' (H. Wiggins) ; 4 Mockery, 7.3 (S. Anderson) ; 10 Weldone, 7.9, carried 7.4 (L. G. Butler) ; 6‘ Kula, 7.0 (A. Rollands) 8 Cold Steel, 6.9, carried 7.0 (A. Dixon). Winner trained by D. Moraghan.

Hipo and Roman were the only defections, leaving a field of a dozen. Rational was made a very hot oraer, carrying over four figures, or more than double the amount on Birkie, the next in demand. After a false start, in which some of Rational's gear broke, and the start was delayed while it was replaced, the field were despatched, Kuia and Cold Steel getting away badly. Inah was quickest out, and led from Irapuka, Mockery and Rational. After a couple of furlongs Irapuka was in front from Rational, Inah and Birkie. Irapuka was first to turn for home, and going on vzon by a couple of lengths from Rational, with Inah four lengths away third and Birkie fourth. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec.

McRAE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; second 60 sovs and third 25 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 10—J. Bull’s blkg OMAHU, aged, by Manigpoto—Gold Cord, 7.2 (D. R. Gunn) 1 ' 6—H. Hickey’s br h CORRESPONDENT, 4yrs, 7.5, carried 7.12 (R. Reed) 2 3—E. Andrews’ b g INCOME, syrs, 9.1 (J. O’Shea) 3 Also started: 9 Marqueteur, 9.13 (R. 8. Bagby) ; 14 Tame FoX, 8.11 (M. McCarten) ; 2 Bonnetter, 8.6 (C. Reed) ; 3 Festivity, 8.1 (A. Reed) ; 1 Boomerday, 7.13 (H. Wiggins) ; 8 Mangamahoe, 7.8, carried 7.9% (H. Goldfinch) ; 7 Erie, 7.5 (A. Dixon) ; 13 Stork, 7.4, carried 7.6 (L. George) ; 12 Sunny Jim, 7.2, carried 7.4% (A. McCormick) ; 5 Karea.i, 7.9, carried 7.10 (S. Anderson) ; 11 Skylight, 6.7 (L. A. Pine). Winner trained by J. Morris. In a good betting race Boomerday was made favorite, with Bonnetter next, while there was plenty of support for Festivity, Income, Kareao and several others. When the field settled down Correspondent was out in front from Kareao, but after a quarter of a mile Kareao went to the front from Omahu, Correspondent, Erie and Marqueteur. ■ This was practically the order to the home turn, but half way down the straight Omahu came at the leader and won nicely by two and a half lengths from Correspondent, who Lest the fast-finishing Income by a length, with Kareao fourth. Time, 2min 13sec. TAWHITI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs: second 25 sovs and third 10 sovs. Eight and a half furlongs. 3 C. Munro Emanuel's chg BITHOLIA, syrs, by Demosthenes—Rangiao, 7.9, carried 7.10 (H. Goldfinch) 1 12—F. G. Wincock’s bg GENEROUS, 4yrs, 7.9, carried 7.2 (L. A. Pine) 2 4 Mrs. E. Machin’s ch g GOLD STAR, 5 years, 7.3, carried 0.10 (C. Edwards) . 3 Also started: 1 Mort Avis, 9.0 (R. Reed) ; G Equitable, 8.11 (A. Oliver) ; 7 Marble Crag, 8.5, carried 8.6 (J. O'Shea) ; 8 Velociform, 8.4 (L. G. Morris) ; 11 Big Push, 7.11, carried 7.13% (C. Reed) ; 9 Molleen Oge, 7.10 (A. G. Dixon) ; 5 Blissfulness, 7.9 (J. Barry) ; 2 Sussex, 7.3 (H. Wiggins) ; 10 Haligan, 7.3, carried 6.12 (L. G. Butler) ; 14 Dignity, 7.9, carried 7.4 (A. McCormack) ; 13 Ceres, 7.0, carried 7.1 (S. Anderson). Winner trained by A. Asprey.

There were two defections, leaving a field of fourteen. Speculation was very brisk. Mort Avis was made favorite, carrying 200 tickets more than Sussex, with Bitholia, Gohl Star, Blissfulness, Equitable, Marble Crag and Velociform all well backed. Big Push led the way over the early stages, when Gold Star went to the front from Big Push, Generous and Blissfulness. Gold Star turned for home in front of Generous, but at the distance Bithoiia put in a claim, and in a great flu sh won by three-quarters of a length from Generous, with Gold Star half a length further back. Time, Imin 53 sec.

SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Hawera, Last Night. The Egmont Racing Club’s second day acceptances are:—

NGAMUTU APPRENTTCES5 HANDICAP, Six furlongs. Ben Nevis S 11 Creme de Some Red 8 9 Menthe 7 7 Generous 7 18 Otapawa 7 (> Gold Star 7 12 Objector 7 « Kilkely 7 6 MANAWAPOU HURDLES HANDICAP, One i.mile and a half. Gladful 11 9 Spook 9 6 Volo 11 9 Master Boris 9 2 Passin’ Naughty 9 0 Through 10 9 Halcyon 9 0 Wamba 10 7 Mangawai 9 0 Simonides 10 4 OPEKE STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, About two miles. O.'kleigh 11 9 Master Boris 9 6 Khartoum 10 13 War Loan 9 5 General Kato 9 3 Raven 10 6 Poithogue 9 0 Te Malre 9 13 Tenacious 9 0 MOKOIA HANDICAP, ,-J Six furlongs. Rational 9 12 Birkle 7 .10 Irapuka 9 T Inah 7 7 Awake 8 « 1 Amber Tips 7 G Hipo 8 3 ?. Mockery 7 0 Missgold 8 2 ( Kuia 6 12 Tama-a-roa .. so THE SHORTS, ' Five furlongs. ■ Regard 9 0 Royal Fancy 7 o Orchid 8 11 Tunaia 7 0 Ben Nevis 8 4 ' Lady F::a 7 0 Pouma 8 4 j. Creme de Some Red 8 .i Menthe 7 0 Mixture 7 9 Carabine 7 <i Loved One 7 7 Rilmr Form 7 0 Cochineal 7 o Roche 7 0 VtapaV 5 ft

DAVIDSON MEMORIAL, One mile and a distance. NgatA 9 9 Erie 7 3 Income 9 3 Sunny Jim 7 2 Tame Fox 8 10 Kareao 7 I Correspondent 8 2 Cold Steel 6 10 Tenterfield S 1 Voluble 6 10 Festivity 7 13 White Blaze 6 7 Boomerday 7 10 Equitable 6 7 Maugaruahoo 7 8 BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, Seven furlongs. Danger Zone 9 9-,- Blissfulness 7 10 Mort Avis 8 13 Molleen Oge 7 10 Regard. 8 12 Generous 7 6 Crossfire . 8 11 Price . 8 Bltholia 8 0 Haligan 7 S Marble Crag 8 3 Sussex 7 2 Veloeiform 8 1. Michaelmas 7 « Big Push 7 12 Santiago 7 0