SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 June 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

THE AUCKLAND MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, June 6. Following are the Auckland Racing Club’s concluding day’s acceptances:—

TURF TOPICS (By "Moturoa.”) Concluding day at Ellerslie. Dainty Step will win a race soon. Poanui paid a false price in the Northern Hurdles. L’Amour was backed awaj' from the course each day for Ellerslie engagements. The starting at Otaki was wretched, and caused intense dissatisfaction. Kato broke down during the running of the big steeples at Dunedin, and finished on three legs. The veteran "Jimmy" Buchanan rode the first winner at Auckland, and it (Emerald Hill) paid over a score. Backers of Fred Tilley’s double at Otaki on Saturday were very unlucky, for only a bad start accounted for Tame Fox’s defeat. “Dick” Johnson’s luck is the champion worst. His pair. Savory and Carabine, ran four thirds—two each day—at Otaki. Passin’ Through and Voluble were solidly supported in the Maiden Hurdles at Ellerslie, but the solid pace set by the winner (King Abbey) broke them up. Ngata ran a great race under the steadier of 10.6 in the Cornwall Handicap, and after getting a rough passage, finished up fourth. His turn is not far off. Archie, who won the Cornwall, is one of the despised Marble Arch breed, out of that good mare Tiresome, and carries the colors of the Hon. E. W. Alison. Archie paid almost a score, and won decisively. It takes a lot of weight to stop a good 'un when it’s well, and Kinsem amply proved this by lumping 9.11, in heavy going, and after being amongst the leading division to the distance, coming away and winning the Talpua Handicap in easy’ fashion. Mr. Harry Connop produced a promising prad in Ambitious (Absurd—Ursula) at Otaki. She came from a good way back in the Otaki Hack Handicap on the first day, and won easily, while in the open event on Monday she accounted for all but Tame Fox. Ambitious had previously won for Mr. Connop at Waipukurau, and good dividends have been attached to most of her successes. For soune time it has been common property that Ethiopian was likely to win a race over country, and he duly connected at Otaki, though Ngakanui (who was conceding the All Black gelding 311b5.) ran him to a head in a great finish. Ngakanui made amends on the second day, but the price was short. Demos was always well placed in the Raukawa Cup, and through L. Pine taking him to the front half a mile from home he was just able to reach the winning post a head in front of the fast-finishing Tame Fox. Demos was twelfth in order of favoritism, and returned "Johnny” Hurley the best part of half a century for every quidlet invested. Yankee Dan got the best of a straggling send off in the Flying Hack Handicap at Otaki on Saturday, and just got home from Ben Nevis. On the second day Mr. P. W. Scally’s gelding won a double in fine style. Strategy was sent out favorite for the Members’ Handicap at Ellerslie on Saturday, but was knocked all over the course. He was first away, but was quickly headed and sent right back, only to come again in the straight and finish up fourth. Strategy is evidently returning to form. Died at the Rotorua Sanatorium on Friday last, H. Robinson, who served his apprenticeship with Trainer R. Hannon, and rode for the stable for twelve years. Robinson was one of Auckland’s most successful horsemen, but the rigors of "wasting” undermined his constitution, and he fell a victim to tuberculosis—yet another victim of the absurdity of reducing human averdupois in order that alleged racehorses may scamper over courses under featherweight imposts. Surely’ those who oppose the raising of the minimum have a lot. to answer for! Passin’ Through, Guianform, and Totara Jack were the only absentees from the field for the Great Northern Hurdles, leaving a fine field of eighteen. The bracketed pair. Royal Abbey and Snake, were made favorites, with Alteration. Omahu and Killard, evenly backed, next. Then came Sea De’il, Poanui, Coroglen, Thrace, Gladful, Ladoguer, and Fisher. Fisher, Simonides and Omahu led to th© first fence, where the last-named blundered, interfering with Gladful and Explorer. Royal Abbey led past the stand from Ladoguer, Fisher, Simonides, Sea De’il, Killard, Poanui, Coroglen, Kohu and Alteration. Royal Abbey was well clear of Fisher going aiong the back, and Poanui and Alteration had improved their positions. Thrace fell at the mH? and a half post, and as they came past the stand the second time Poanui had run up to second position, with Fisher next, and Sea De’il handy. Royal Abbey tired going along the back the last time, and Poanui assumed command, and the issue was never afterwards in doubt. Poanui cleared right out in t)>e run home, leaving Fisher and Set De’il to contest the minor placings. Altera Aion stayed on well a»d finished fQwth,

though he never looked like winning, and Killard, No Bother, Royal Abbey, Old Gold. Kohu and Coroglen followed in that order.

Naturally Poanui’s victory was very popular with Aucklanders, whose first win in the big hurdle race it was since El Gallo scored in 1916. Fisher, who won last year with 11.2, ran a really fine race with 51bs. more in tlie saddle, and should be all the better for the race, that is If his party do not spoil him by “mixing it.” The distance found Simonides out.

A northern paper reports that the Whangarei Racing Club has purchased the stallion Mountain Knight from the trustees of the Douglas estate, the price being 300 guineas. The horse will u do stud duties In the Whangarei district next season, and should go a long way towards improving the class of thoroughbreds in those parts.

Whizz Bang was a quiet tip for the hack welter on the second day, but he ran a poor race. Hurdling is his game, and he should be kept at it.

The following horses have been nominated for the Napier Steeplechase: Mangawai, Calma. Tigerland, Sir Fisher, Explorer, . First Line, Oakleigh, Mattock, Waimal, Crosswords, Polthogue, Lyroe, Ore Ore, Kohu, General Raven, Maraetotara, Oak Rose, and Khartoum,

Ashley and Con. Reed, together with R. S. Bagby, contemplate a trip to Sydney after the Auckland winter meeting. Lucky beggars 1 Their followers will go back to work.

Mr. M. J. Hartigan informs the writer that Contralto is unmistakeably In foal to Mountain Knight. Her previous foals, Hushlad and Monalto amongst the number, were by Husbandman.

Scion is maintaining a reputation as a second day horse, and after finishing ninth in the Cornwall Handicap, beat a warm crowd in the King George Handicap on Monday, and returned a fair dividend. Illumination, the favorite, was fourth.

Royal Abbey and Alteration were best backed in the Remuera Hurdles on the second day of the Auckland meeting, and the New Plymouth horse was going strongly in second place when he fell going along the back the last time. Royal Abbey again faded out at the finish, and No Bother ran in an easy winner from a very tiied lot.

E. Ccpestake is credited with riding a good race on Passin' Through in the Panmure Hurdles, which he won. Sir Agnes was always prominent, and led into the straight from Passin’ Through. A fine set-to resulted in the Taranaki horse's favour by a bare head. Copestake is riding most vigorously. From all accounts Birkenella was unlucky to lose the Carbine Plate, which fell to the short-priced favorite, cantoris. Birkenella appeared to have the race well in hand when he ran wide at the horse nend.

Omahu was made favorite in the Great Northern Steeplechase, but Fisher, Sea De’il, Waimai and Coalition all had good followi.’igs. Fisher was first awiiy from a good start, and the order as they breasted the Bill the first time was: Totara Jack, Waimai, Fisher, and Omahu. No Surrender fell at the stone wall. Old Gold led Walmai, Totara Jack, Omahu and Coalition over the water jump, where Koura fell. Totara Jack again took the lead along the back, but was joined by Sen De’il mounting the hill, and Old Gold, Fisher, Omahu and Coalition were all within striking distance. Sea De’il showed the way over the double, where Kohu had run up second, and Old Gold, Omahu, Waimal, Fisher and Coalition were following in that order. Coalition improved his position then, and Omahu also set sail after the leader. Sea De’il was three lengths dear of Omahu as they raced up the hill the last time, with Old Gold, Coalition and Kohu next. Sea De’il made a faulty jump at the next fence, but recovered quickly, and bowled down the hill well clear of Omahu and Kdiu. The last-named was making a great effort to catch the leader when he fell, leaving Sea De’il to run in an easy winner from Omahu, Coalition, Waimal, and Old Gbld. For once in a while Aucklanders had the treble to themselves, Poanui winning the big Hurdles, Archie the Cornwall Handicap, and Sea De’il the big Steeples. As each northerner won decisively there can be no grumbling.

TAMAKI STEE'PLECHASE. Two miles and a half. Explorer 12 2 John Bunny 10 0 Master Boris 10 10 Rathlin 9 8 Mary Bruce 10 4 Myall King 9 0 Strathglass 10 0 ’Eastport 9 0 ( )RAKEI HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters. King Abbey 11 4 Auburn 9 0 Crowhurst 11 0 Dempsey 9 0 Sir Agnes JO 11 Hokemai 9 0 Walkaretu 10 7 Impudence 9 0 Hushman 9 10 Mimtwhangata 9 0 Tom Moore 9 9 Prince Char’ 9 0 Walton 9 4 Oranga 9 0 Maori Tikangl 9 2 Royal Prince 9 0 Bezant 9 0 YORK WELTER. One mile. Tinohoro 11 8 Pine Arch 9 10 Ngata 11 8 Illumination 9 10 Printemps 10 11 Glen Canny 9 8 General Strategy 8 Advance 10 10 Mangamahoe 9 6 Royal Box 10 5 Stork 9 3 Archie 10 5 Regent 9 0 Raceful 10 5 Kilreid 9 0 Arch Salute 10 2 Bagdad 9 0 Gold Kip 10 2 Cantoris 9 0 Boomerday 10 2 Gold Plane 9 0 Forest Gold 10 2 Marble Slab 9 0 Loyal Irish 10 0 Right & Left 9 0 Tenterfleld 9 11 WINTER STEEPLECHASE. Three •miles. Ornahu 11 2 Koura 9 5Coroglen 11 0 Te Ma ire 9 0 Oaklei gh 10 11 Grand Canyon 9 0 Sea De’il 10 10 Tinoroto 9 0 Luperlno 10 0 CAMPBELL HURDLES. Two miles. Fisher 11 11 Killard 9 11 Poaonui 11 2 Royal Abbey 9 9 Gladful 10 12 Simonides 9 0 No Bother 10 7 Keystone 9 0 Thrace 9 11 Daddy’s Girl 9 0 VISITORS' HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Pavo 12 4 Jolly Princess 9 1 Golden Bubble 11 7 Bonny Doreen 9 0 Prince Abbey 11 4 Cold Steel 9 0 Chimera 10 11 Ohinewairua 9 0 Miss Gold 9 12 Roman 9 0 Hipp 9 9 Emerald Hill 9 0 Illumination 9 8 Pagoda 9 0 Strategy 9 8 Penona 9 0 Whitianga 9 8 Lord KenilSome Fashion 9 5 worth 9 0 FITZROY WELTER. One mile. Bitholia 10 12 Tirelesh 9 4 Gold Bud 10 4 Te Akita! 9 2 Machree 10 4 Cartoon 9 0 GltXicalrn •10 4 Election 9 0 Doric 10 2 Haligan 9 0 Gold Star 10 2 Lady Rouge 9 0 Blissfulness 10 1 Lady Varco 9 0 Birkenella 9 13 Mangawhero 9 0 Shortland 9 12 Master Mick 9 0 Te Kuri 9 12 Ohiti 9 0 Pentagram 9 10 Rpretoa 9 0 Gamboola 9 8 Sanhaven 9 0 Golden Glass 9 7 Uncle Jack 9 0