SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 October 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

WAVERLEY-WAiTOTARA | MEETING. THE ANNUAL FIXTURE. MARQUETEUR WINS THE CUP. The Waverley-Waitotara Racing Club was favored with fine, though somewnat boisterous, weather for its annual meeting yesterday. This, however, did not affect the as a very large crowd gathered, motor cars and special trains bringing patrons from all parts of Taranaki, and as far south as Palmerston North. 4 An interesting day’s racing was provided, the fields being large and the finishes in many cases close. Mr. H. Coyle, the handicapper, had the winners well concealed, only two actual favorites saluting the judge. Mr. J. Cameron, the judge, hoisted the numbers promptly, while Mr. A. Morse, the starter, had some difficult horses to handle, but acquitted himself well. The totalisator was> controlled by Mr. U. Spriggins. Speculation was brisk, though the figures showed a falling off, being £ 18,266, as compared with £19,875 last year, a decrease of £1609. This decrease was not due to shortage of money, but to the fact that much money was shut out every race. There were no £1 ticket windows, and apparently the machine was unable to cope with the issue of 10s tickets.

The principal race of the day, the Waverley Cup. was won by the locallyowned Marqueteur. who carried his steadier of 9.11 in fine style, and came away at the right end to win comfortably. Both horse and rider were applauded on returning to the birdcage. The secretarial duties were again entrusted to Mr. W. Macfarlane. who had complete arrangements made. The Queen Alexandra Band (Wanganui) rendered a splendid musical programme, whilst the catering and other incidentals were right up to the usual standard. Detailed results are:— MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEN RACE, of 115 sovs.; second 15 sovs. and third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 4—H. Spratt’s br g EUCHRE, 3yrs, by Husbandman—Vestalis, 8.1, carried 8.2 (W. E. Pine) 1 3—A. H. Shaw’s b g SNATCHER, 3yrs, 8.1 (C. Edwards) 2 10—D. J. Hughes’ b g BANOGUE, aged, 9.2 (W. West) 3 Also started—B Aotearoa, 9.2 (R. S. Bagby) ; 6 Second Choice, 9.2 (W. Ayres) ; 13 Oturi, 9.2 (C. Mason) ; 7 Michaelmas, 9.2 (F. Anstls) ; 15 Nukumai, 9.0, carried 9.2 (A. Cole) ; 12 Sunny Vale, 9.0 (A. E. Rutherford) ; 14 Brushnian. 9.0 (R. T. Vivian) ; 9 Miss Star, 8.11 (M. Conway) ; 5 Ceres, 8.11 (0. McCarten) ; 2 Merry Ann, 8.9 (S. Anderson) ; 11 Artois, 7.10 (W. Blanche) ; 1 Pirouette, 7.10 (T. Bound). Winner trained by W. Pine.

There were three scratchings, leaving a field of fifteen. Pirouette was made a slightly better favorite than Merry Ann, carrying nearly twice as much as Snatcher and Euchre. Euchre aud Ceres caused a little trouble at the barrier, and when the field was dispatched Brushman and Ceres got away badly. Aotearoa was first to break the line, but when the field settled down gave place to Euchre, who led Snatcher and Merry Ann to the straight, and in the home run drew away to win by six lengths. Snatcher was half a length in front of Banogue, who came from a long way back Artois was fourth. Time, Imln. 16 2-ssec. BREWER HANDICAP (Open), of 190 sovs.; second 25 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 3—W. Pine’s b m INAH, aged, by Coronet — Inaha, 7.11 (S. Anderson) i 1— J. Bull’s b g RUDDY, aged, 7.8, carried 7.7 (M. Johnson) k 2 2 R. J. Harper’s br m KUIA, syrs, 7.6, carried 6.13 (C. Edwards) 3 Also started—7 Awake, 8.10, carried 8.3 (A. E. Rutherford) ; 4 Kareao, 7.11, carried 8.1 (W. Ayres) ; 6 Passln' Through, 7.10, carried 8.0 (M. Conway) ; 4 Leithfield, 7.0, carried 6.7 (H. K. Alexander). Winner trained by owneil Irapuka, Roman and Warrawee were withdrawn. Of the seven starters Ruddy was made a warm order, with Inah and Kuia carrying the bulk of the remainder on the machine. Inah was quickest out from Ruddy, Leithfield and Kula, and going on won by two lengths from Ruddy, who was a similar distance in front of Kula, with Leithfield fourth. Time, Imln. 15sec. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 150 sovs.; second 20 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a half. G—F. Atkins’ br g PRINCE PAUL, aged, by St. Paul—Lady Mervina, 9.5 (W. Ayres) 1 I—King and Casey’s b g KATO, 6yrs, 10.10 (N. K McDonell) 2 3 D. J. Hughes’ bg POLTHOGUE, aged, 9.5 (W. West) 3

Also started: 2 Simonides, 11.3 (A. Rutherford) ; 5 Naughty, 9.2, carried 9.3 (R. S. Bagby) ; 11 Surge, 9.0, carried 9.1 (A. Cole) ; 7 Patrogun, 9.0, carried 9.1% (L. Close) ; 4 Hallow, 9.0, carried 9.1% (J. Bowden) ; 10 Lady Faa, 9.0 (W. Blanche) ; 8 Sweet Flower, 9.0 (L. Lewer) : 9 Marthon, 9.0 (C. Mason). Winner trained by owner. There were eight withdrawals, leaving a field of eleven. Of these Kato was made a hot order, with Polthogue and Simonides next in demand. Sweet. Flower was fractious at the barrier. From a good start Marthon and Hallow were first to show out, and they were in the lead for the first half mile, with Kato also handy. Leaving the straight Surge went to the front, but a little later was displaced by Prince Paul and Polthogue. This pair were together along the back. Prince Paul held the advantage at the turn for home, and going on, won nicely by two lengths from Kato, who came fast in the straight and beat. Polthogue for second money by four lengths. Surge was fourth. Time, 2min. 54sec. WILSON WELTER HANDICAP, of 105 sovs.; second 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs. 1— J. F. Peachey’s ch g HINDI, 6yrs. by Mystification—Mungista, 8.0, carried 8.2 (E. Manson) ' 1 5—C. J. Quarterman’s b g EMPYREAN, 6yrs, 8.2, carried 7.9 (H. K. Alexander) 2 2 A. Alexander’s b m HALIGAN, syrs, 8.2, carried 8.2% (M. Shore) 3

Also started—4 Skylight, 9.0 (W. Ayres) and Frizzle)-, 8.0, carried 8.2 (W. E. Pine) bracketed; 6 Miss Beauforte, 8.10, carried 8.11 (W. Young) ; 3 Husker, 8.10, carried 8.13 (R. Flower) ; 8 Gay Patron, 8.4, carried B*s (O. McCarten) ; 7 Ceres. 8.0 (S. Anderson) , 9 Royal Tar, 8.0, carried 7.7 (C. Edwards). Winner trained by owner. A field of ten faced the smarter. Hindi was made favorite, though there was plenty of support for Haligan and Husker. Haligan was the first sighted, and led over the first furlong from Miss Beauforte and Empyrean. Then Miss Beauforte took the lead from Empyrean and Husker, with Hindi just in front of a bunched field. Three furlongs from home Empyrean went to the front and turned for home in the van from Miss Beauforte and Hindi. Once in the straight Hindi assumed and going on, won comfortably by three lengths from Empyrean, who just got. the verdict by inches from Haligan, who came fast at the end. Royal Tar was close up fourth and Miss Beauforte fifth. Time, Imln. 30sec. • WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA CUP (Open), of 300 sovs.; second 45 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from th* stakes. One mi,’® and a quarter*

I—F. E. P. Besley’s ch g MARQUETEUR, aged, by King Mark—By By, 9.11. (R. 8. Bagby) 1 5—R. Hicks’ ch g COMPLEX, aged, 6.9, carried 6.11 (S. Anderson) 2 7—T. O’Donnell’s g IRAPUKA, 6yrs, 8.2 (E. Manson' 3 Also started 1 Tame Fox, 9.1, carried 8.10 (A. Hare) ; 3 Warrawee, 7.8, carried 7.6 (W. Blanche) ; Ift Passin’ Through, 7.8, carried 7.1 (T. Bound) } 6 Roman, 7.3, carried 6.11 (C. Edwards) ; 2 Eerie, 7.0, carried 6.10 (N. Johnson) ; 8 Ruatara, 7.0 (H. K. Alexander) ; 9 Sunny Jim, 6.12, carried 6.8 (R. Flower). Winner trained by O. Cox. Crucelle and Kareao were the only withdrawals, leaving ten to face the starter. Marqueteur was sorted out for public fancy, but Eerie and Warrawee were also in demand. The field was dispatched in good line, anu at the end of a furlong Roman was just in front of Ruatara, with Warrawee close up. Leaving the straight Roman was in front from Warrawee, with Irapuka. Ruatara. Eerie and Marqueteur in that order. Half a mile from home Roman and Ruatara were together in front of Irapuka and Warrawee, with Eerie next. A furlong later Eerie had run into third position and Ccimplex fourth, while the top weight was improving his position and was in fourth position at the bend. Complex and Eerie turned for home in front of Roman, with Marqueteur next. Once straightened up for home Marqueteur went to the front and won, comfortably by three lengths from Complex, with Irapuka half a length further back and Eerie fjurth. Time, 2min. Usee. FLYING HANDICAP, of 125 sovs.; second 15 sovs. and third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs.

3 A. H. Shaw’s b g SNATCHER, 3yrs, by King Mark—Hoy, 7.7, carried 7.0 (C. Edwards) 1 2—C. M. Cresswell’s b m MERRY ANN, 4 yrs, 7.7 (S. Anderson) 2 4 C. W. Johnston’s ch m GOLDEN VI, aged, 7.7, carried 7.0 cN- I*. Johnson) 3

Also started—l Pouma, 9.0, carried 8.7 (R. Flower) ; 5 Princess Fran, 8.8, carried 8.3 (W. Blanche) ; 6 Gay Patron, 7.9, carried 8.13 (R. S. Bagby). Winner trained by J. Fryer.

Euchre was the only defection. Pouma was backed as if she could not lose. From a good start Golden Vi was first out from Gay Patron and Pouma, and led to the turn for home, where Pouma held a slight advantage from Snatcher. Once headed for the post Snatcher took command and passed the judge’s box three lengths clear of Merry Ann, who was two lengths in front of Golden Vi, with Gay Patron and Princess Fran next. Time, Imln. 16 3-ssec. MOUMAHAKI STAKES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; second 20 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. One mile. 3—A. Alexander’s b m HALIGAN, syrs, by Hallowmas—Bonny Helen, 7.7 (S. Anderson) 1 O—H. King’s ch g WAPPING, aged, 7.5, carried 6.12 (C. Edwards) 2 I—J. F. Peachey’s ch g HINDI, 6yrs, 7.5, carried 8.1% (E. Manson) 3 Also started—4 Ladj’ Nassau, 8.11, carried 8.8 (W. E. Pine) ; 8 Lochson, 8.4, carried 8.7% (F. C. Anstis) ; 7 Skylight, 8.4 (W. Ayres) ; 5 Savory, 7.13, carried 7.6 (N. F. Johnson) ; 2 Yolande, 7.11, carried 7.4 (H. K. Alexander) ; 9 Marthon, 7.5, carried 7.6 (W. Blanche). Winner trained by W. F. Mantle. Hindi was made a hot order, carrying more than Savoroy and Haligan, the next in demand. Haligan was first to show out from Yolande and Hindi, hut Marthon soon assumed the lead, and at the back had a break of several lengths from Haligan. wfih Lady Nassau and Hindi next. Marthon was done with before turning for home, and Haligan led into the home stretch from Lady Nassau, Marthon and Hindi, and going on won by three parts of a length from Wapping. who got up over the final stages to beat Hindi for second place by a length. Lochson was fourth and Yolande fifth. Time, Imln. 44sec.

JACKSON MEMORIAL STAKES HANDICAP, of 115 sovs.; second 15 sovs. and third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. 4— a. W. Budge’s ch m POUMA, syrs, by Campfire—Martingale, 9.5, carried 8.12 (C. Edwards) 1 2- J. George's br g HORI, aged, 8.9, carried 8.2 (N. Johnson) 2 1 i—w. H. Dwyer’s btn COCHINEAL, 4yrs, 9.8 (O. McCarten) 3 Also started—3 Maniania, 8.3, carried 8.3% (W. E. Pine) ; 7 Aotearoa, 8.0, carried 8.6 (K. Lambess) ; 5 Second Choice, 8.0, carried 8.2 (W. Ayres) ; 6 Bouron, 8.0 (N. Shore) ; 8 San Franette, 8.0, carried 8.1 (E. Manson) ; 9 Miss Star, 8.0, carried 8.1% (M. Conway) ; 10 Lady Faa, 8.0 (W. Blanche). Winner trained by J. F. Butler.

There were six defections, leaving ten to face the barrier. Cochineal was sorted out early for public support, and when the machine closed carried two hundred more tickets than either Hori or Maniania, who were, evenly hacked. Pouma was the only other one fancied. Hori was quickest out, and led over the early stages from Pouma, Cochineal and Maniania. A couple of furlongs from home Pouma went to the front and won comfortably from Hori by three lengths, with Cochineal one and a half lengths further back, and Maniania fourth. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. NOTES FROM MELBOURNE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Oct. 23. 11.15 p.m. Melbourne, Oct. 23. Poilu and Pteropod have arrived from Sydney. G. Jones has arrived with Radiant Light. Lamart has been sold for £lOOO, to Mr. Elwood Fisher. The Moonee Valley Cup acceptors include Speciality, Tangalooma, Purser, Wyndham, and Honeybee. Prince Terssady has been scratched for the Derby and the Melbourne Cup. St. Speed has been taken out of the Cantula Stakes. FRENCH TURF. THE jGRAMD PRIX. Received Oct. 23, 8.10 p.m. Paris, Oct. 22. Spears won the Grand Prix with Debauffalo. GORE RACES. WAIKAKA HANDICAP TO SILENT KING. Gore, Oct. 21. The Gore Racing Club’s spring meeting opened in boisterous weather to-day. when the track was holding. There was a fair attendance. The, totalisator handled £10,198 10s, as against £14.812 last year. The results are as follow: APPRENTICES' HANDICAP. Seven fuv.longs.—ln the Pink 1. Frenchman 2, Orange Bitters 3. Won by two lengths. Time, Imln. 34 4-ssec.

OTAMA TROT HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Roving Don 1, Lucky Dillon 2, First Glance 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min. 42 2-ssec.

WAIKAKA HANDICAP. One mile and a distance.—Silent King 1, Silver Peak 2, Etta 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. DOMINION HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Salerno 1, Clothllde 2. Gay Gauntlet 3. Won by a length. Time, Imin. 18sec. WANTWOOD STEEPLECHASE. About two miles and a quarter.—Strathglass 1, Aycllffe 2, Rockhampton 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min. 53sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Listening Post 1. Francalse 2, Mantua 3. Time, Imln. 18 2-ssec. BALFOUR TROT HANDICAP. One mile.— Perfect Pointer 1, Matilda H. 2, Cliffeton Chimes 3. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. 32 2-ssec. CHARLTON HANDICAP. One mile.—Red Admiral 1, Lady Blissful 2, San Salvador 3. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin. 48sec.