SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 September 1922, Page 8

SPORTING.

NORTH TARANAKI HUNT, THE STEEPLECHASE MEETING. PRINCE PAUL WINS CUP. The North Taranaki Hunt Club's steeplechase meeting on the New Plymouth course on Saturday was favored with perfect weather, and the attendance, as shown by the gate mone*y, was about 40 per cent, greater than last year. Conditions were ideal for racing, the course being in excellent order and the grounds, after careful preparation by Mr. J. Blewman and his staff, were beautiful, with bright flower beds dotted among the lawns. The officials responsible for the conduct of the meeting had all the necessary machinery running smoothly, with the result that a splendid day’s sport was provided. The fields were good in every case, and bright and interesting racing, with some exciting finishes, resulted. The totalizator handled £.13,678 10s, as compared with £18.137 10s last year, a drop of £4459. Mr. C. O’Connor, as starter, got his fields away promptly and well, and the judge, Mr. J. Cameron, gave popular decisions without delay or doubt. The secretary, Mr. E. L. Humphries, was arduous in his duties, as were all the officials, and the stipendiary stewards, Messrs. A. P. Wilson and A. W. Gordon, were given very little work. An excellent programme of music was supplied by the Fourth Battalion Band, under the conductorship f>f Bandmaster Lowe. The catering by the Hygienic Bakery and the booth, under the control of Mr. E. Whittle, were up to the usual high standard. The Hunt Cup was won bv Mr. F. Atkins’ aged gelding Prince Paul, and after the race the cup. u handsome trophy donated by Mr. W. T. Hookham. was presented to the owner bv Mr. C. H. Weston. The handicapper, Mr. H. Coyle, had the public guessing, only three actual favorites winning. Although several horses fell, throwing their riders, only cne accident of a serious nature occnred. In the cup event Marshal Neil came down at the first jump, threw N. K. McDonnell, and rolled on him. McDonnell was attended by Dr. Fookes and conveyed to the hospital suffering from concussion and possibly internal injuries. On Saturday night he was reported to be fairly comfortable, and it was hoped that he was not seriously injured. Following are the detailed results: — HUNTERS’ HANDICAP FLAT RACE, of 100 sors.; second horse 25 sots, and third 15 snvs. from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. I—G. M. Spencer’s h in RAFFLE. 6_vrs. by Gold Crest—Manuwpha, 11.9 (J. Morris) 1 6—F. Marsh’s b m CAMMY, aged, by Campfire—Sylvia Park mare. 10.0 (Cramer) 2 4—D. R. Jackson’s rn g AOTEA ROA, 6yrs, by Hallowmas—Vivandel, 10.5 (I. Higgle) 3 Also started: 3 Simon. 13.0 (C. M. Bailey); 5 Army Service. 11.13 (C. Lewer) ; 2 Master Curran. 10.9 (R. C. Symes) ; 6 Gold Pah (coupled with Canimy) 10.0 (E. Rook) ; 7 Lady Sweet, 10.0, carried 10.3% (E. George). Winner trained by owner. Pure Laziness. Spreadeagle and Objector were scratched, leaving seven starters. Raffle was made a’ hot favorite and got away first, but before reaching the stand Cammy took the lead and retained it down the back, with Raffle and Aotea Roa lying handy. Coming into the straight Raffle was third, but came strongly and got home by a length, with Camimy half a length away third. Master Curran was fourth. Time, 2mln 20 2-ssec. OPUNAKE HACK SCURRY’, of 85 govs.; second horse 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. I—J. Casserle.v’s br g HUSKER, syrs, by , Husbandman —Spanker, .8.0 (S. AnderI son) A . 1 4—W. T. Lovelock’s b h BRAVATO, 3yrs, .’ by Sarto—Ladine, 8.0 (A. McCormack) 2 ’ 3_p. Johnson’s b g CARABINE, syrs, by ' Campfire—Gosling, 8.0 (E.. Manson) .. 3 f Also started: 5 Roche (Edwards) ; 6 Michaelmas (Wiggins) ; 2 Haligan (J. Simpson) ; 7 Golden Gem (L. George), all 8.0. ] Winner trained by J. Brown. , Big Gun and Taupaia were scratched, leav- ; ing a field of seven to face the barrier, of 1 whom Hnsker was favorite. From a good start 1 Husker got well away frem Golden Gem, and 1 held the lead. In the straight Golden Gem fell . back, and Bravato, Carabine ard Michaelmas raced neck and neck a length behind Husker, ' who won hy half a length, necks separating \ the second and third. Michaelmas was another £ neck away fourth. Time, Imin. 4 2-ssec. MAIDEN HUNTERS’ HANDICAP, of 95 sovs.; second horse 20 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. About two miles.

2—P. R. Edwards’ br g SAN FORTE. 4yrs, by Guianforte —Lady San, 10.7 (H. Burt) 1 7—D. R. Jackson’s b g ROSEMOUNT, aged, unknown, 10.7 (E. H. Jacksnn) 2 4_,T. Hawkins’ ch m SPREADEAGLE, aged, by Advance—Ecleptic, 10.7 (Mcßrearty) 3 Also started: G Tor Royal. 11.3 (R. Thomson) ; 8 Birkwind. 10.7 (R. Close) ; 1 Prince Paul. 10.7 (N. McDonnell) : 3 Manukorihi, 10.7 (E. Conestake) ; 9 Waiatama, 10.7 (R. P. Fleming); 5 White Rain. 10.7 (J. Kaan). Winner trained by W. West. Cordon. Autograph and Bourlon were scratched, and of the remaining field of nine Prince Pau! was made a hot favorite. The field was dispatched in line. Prince Paul being the first to show from Spreadeagle and San Forte. At the first fence Manukorihi ran off, and Birkwind came down at the second fence. The same order was maintained past tlie stand, but at the top Prince Paul lost his rider. San Forte then taking a good lead. Going along the hack White Rain fell, and Rosemount closed’ up. Coining up the straight San Forte increased his lead and won by about ten lengths from Rosemount, with Spreadeagle four lengths further back third. Waiatama was fourth. Time, 4min. llsec. STRATFORD HANDICAP (open), of 125 sovs.; second horse 20 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 1— B. L. .Toll’s b g COLD STEEL. 4yrs, by Martian—Snnwstell, 8.8, carried 8.3 (E. Pine) 1 2 G. Mcßain's b g BIG PUSH. aged., by Master Soult—Clemsine, 8.2 (Wiggins) . 2 7—W. Pine’s b rn INAH. aged, by Coronet —lnaha, 8.10, carried 8.3 (L. Pine) .. 3 Also started: 6 Hipo, 9.9, carried 8.9 (L. George) : 9 Muraahi, 8.10. carried 8.3 (Roi Tito) ; 5 Eerie. B.R. carried 8.1 (A. Rutherford) ; 8 Mort Avis. 8.8 (W. Ayres) ; 10 Stork, 8.5 (S. Anderson) ; 3 Leithfield, 8.4 (E. Manson) ; 4 Halgina, 7.5, carried 7.7% (A. McCormack). Winner trained by S. Reid. Mockery was the only horse scratched, tlie field being a good one. Cold Steel carried twice as many tickets as Leithfield. Hipo showed out first, but Inah wont to the front early, with Halgina handy. Coming into the straight Cold Steel got a good rvu. and Big rush also challenged. Inah maintained her lead into the straight, out Cold Steel , and Big Push camo strongly, the former getting home by half a length, the same distance separating second and third. Eerie was fourth. Time, Imin. 1G 2-ssee. NORTH TARANAKI HUNT CUP HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 170 sovs; flr.’.t horse to receive 100 sovs. and cup valued at £2O presented by Mr. W. T. Hookham, second horse 30 sovs. and third 20 sovs. “takes-

3 F. Atkins’ br g PRINCE PAUL, aged, by St. Paul—Lady Heroine, 10.0 (H. Burt) - 1 4 Mr. Grey’s br g CORDON, aged, by, Coronet —Pauline, 10.2 (R. Thompson) 2 5 A. Mitchell’s ch g TIRAU, aged, by Spalpeen—Queenie (J. Kaan) ...... 3 Also started: 1 Marshal Neil, 11.5 (N. K. McDonnell) ; 2 Stray Lad, 10.3 (Mcßrearty). Winner trained by owner. The scratching of Camp Guard, Argo, Tor Royal and Rosemount reduced the field tofive, of which Marshal Neil was made favorite. Tirau went out to the front from the start. Marshal Neil ~eame down at the- first fence, and Prince Paul - took the lead -fronj ’ Cordon, Tirau dropping back to , last. , Nearing the stand Stray Lad fell at the jump and injured his leg. Passing the stand Prince Paul le'd by six lengths from Cordon, witli Tirau well back. This order was maintained . for the next lap. Coming home Prince Paul increased his lead and won by about fifteen lengths, with Tirau a poor last. Time, siriin. 11 2-5 sec. ■ , . . WAIHI HACK HANDICAP, of 85 sovs.; second horse 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs. 3 R. Hicks' ch g COMPLEX, aged, by Guianforte—Canary Creeper, 9.0 (A. ' McCormack) «... 1 1— P. Scally’s ch m LADY HILL, syrs, by Bezonian —Lady Hune, 8.0, carried 7:7 (Edwards) 2 4 A. Wakeni’s b g LOVED ONE, Gyrs, by Marble Arch—lridescent, 8.'5, carried - 8.0 (Leo George) 3 Also started: 6 Lochson, 9.0 (P. Close), bracketed with Michaelmas, 7.12 (Wiggins).; 2 Savory, 8.12 (E. Manson) ( ; 5 Generous, 8.5, carried 7.12 (L. Pine). Winner trained by J. Brown. Raffle, Hallow, Eldenholm and Circulate were scratched, leaving a field of sever). In a heavy betting race Lady Hill was made favorite, with Savory next in demand. Loved One led off from Lady Hill and Complex, Lady Hill gaining the lead at the back. Complex came up on entering the straight and beat Lady Hill by half a length. A length separated second and third. Savory was fourth. Time, Imin. 40sec. LEPPERTON HUNTER!’ HANDICAP HURDLES. of 85 sovs.; second horse 20 sovs. and third horse 100 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a half. 4 J. Dunlop’s ch g MASTER CURRAN, aged, 9.9 (H. Burt) .1 2 -E. Joyce's b g BIG GUN, Gyrs, by Toy Gun—Fluke, 9.0 (R. Thomson) ....... 2 3 F. G. Hanlon’s b g PAUL PRY, aged, by St. Paul—( ), 9.3 (E. Copeetake) • 3 Also started: 5 Simon, 12.5 (Edgecombe); 1 Raffle, 11.8 (Mcßrearty) ; 6 Marshal Nfeil, 10.6 (W. Ayres) ; 9 Aotea Roa, 9.3, carried 9.10% (J. Higgle) ; 8 Plutus, 9.0 (J. Kaan) ; 7 Cammy, 9.0 (A. Cole). Winner trained by E. George. San Forte, Waiatama, and Spreadeagle were scratched. Of the remaining nine Raffle was made a hot order, Big Gun being next in favour. Big Gun went out in front, but passing the stand Raffle had the lead from Big Gun. with Plutus next. Big Gun kent command down the back, but Master Curran came strongly at the bottom, took the lead in the straight, and won by three lengths, with the third horse two lengths away. Raffle was fourth. Time, 2min. 59sec. URENUI HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs.; second horse 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Sil furlongs. 2—A. W. Budee’s eh m POUMA, syrs, by Campfire—Martingale, 8.3, carried 7.10 (Edwards) 1 5 J. George’s br g HORI, aged, by Elysian or Coronet—Rawinia, 7.7, carried 7.0 (J. Simpson) 2 O —yv T. Lovelock’s blk m SATIN. 4yrs. by Sarto—Ladine, 7.2 (S. Anderson) .... '3 Also started: 1 King Neva, 7.2 (Wiggins) ; 7 Alice Montrose. 7.0. carried G. 9 (R. Flowers) ; 6 Some Fire, 7.0, carried 7.9 (A. McCormack) ; 4 Carabine, 7.0. carried 6.7 (L. Pine). Winner trained by J. Butler. Savory, Loved One and Roche were scratched. Of the remaining field of seven King Neva was made favorite, •vith -Pouma also, well backed. Hori got away in front from a good start, with Pouma and Satin next. The field strung out at the bottom, an<i Pouma came strongly in the straight, winning from Hori by half a length. Satin was three lengths further back third, and King Neva was fourth. Time, Imin. lGsec.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. THE MOOREFIELD MEETING. By Telegraph —-Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Sept. 3, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, September 3. The principal results at the Moorefield races were : FLYING HANDlCAP—Absurdum 1, Bloondah 2, Tressadv Queen 3. Won by a length and a half. Time. Imin. 15%sec. SECOND DDIVISION THREE-YEAR-OLDS HANDICAP.—Rummie 1, The Shag 2, Royal Aero 3. Won by two and a half lengths. Time. Imin. 16%sec. MOOREFIELD HANDICAP.—Son of Erin 1, Truthful 2. Tranqual 3. Wbn by a length. Time. 2min. 9%see. CARLTO MlLE—Molyneaux 1, Mayley 2, Oranian 3. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin. 42%sec. WIN FOR EURYTHMIC. Received Sept. 3, 5.5 p.m. Melbourne, September 3. The Memsie Stakes resulted: Eurythmic 1, Purser 2. Hallatis 3. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin. 55sec. From Sydney -comes a story of an amusing coup engineered at the last pony meeting at 'Richmond. The Novice Handicap dwindled down tn two starters. Like Jewel and Master Chat. The first-named, on looks and performances was installed a good favorite, while in the estimation of the cognoscenti Master Chat wanted more than anything a square meal, while his coat showed a total absence of any attention. The result was that Like Jewel hardened in the betting to a Gloaming price, while twenties or more coilld he had about the despised Master Chat. A rumor' reached the ring about a starting-price commission away from the course for Master Chat, but was quite ignored. In the race Master Chat waited on the favorite until a furlong nway from home, then ran past and cantered in a comfortable winner. What those bookmaker* said who run an S.P. business is not recorded. for the. commission, though not substantial, was very real, after all the. odds did not require a large outlay. When H. Grey rode Isle of W’ight to victory at Liverpool, bis mount started second favorite. but was hidden during the running, and writing of the occurrence the Snecial Commissioner says :—"The Molyneaux Stakes, contested by only six horses, provded a fine finish between Isle of Wight and Francis Joseph. The pair were out bv themselves on the stand side all the way. and must have been quite unobserved by the layers, who offered 10 and even 20 to 1 Isle of Wight in running. Francis Joseph made a capital effort, but failed to get up by a neck. Mr. R. S. Sievier can always be relied upon for a candid criticism, and in his report of a recent meeting in England, said: “The remainder of the sport does not demand much comment, except that H. Gray rode an extremely good race on Dervish, when Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen’s colt won the Royal Stakes from Pomar. He showed excellent judgment throughout, gave his mount a breather up the hill, and. without losing his place, came at the right moment in the style of an excellent horseman. Gray is following in the footsteps of the majority of imported jockeys by becoming a better rider as he gains experience In this country. Tlie late Danny Maher improved until he became one of the finest jockeys who ever rode across Newmarket Heath, and the same_.can._be said of Lester Reiff—when he was trying.