SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 November 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. Nov. 22.—Ashhurst-Pohangina R.C. Annua!. Nov. 24, 25.—South Canterbury J.C. Spring. Spring. Nov. 25 and 28.—Takapuna J.C. Spring. Nov. 29 and 30.—Feilding J.C. Spring. I TROTTING. •3TAHUHU MEETING. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Nov. 18. The Otahuhu Club’s spring meeting opened to-day at Alexandra Park, in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance. The totaltsator handled £56,183 10s, a decrease of £1984 10s on the corresponding day last year. Results: INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP. Salesman (Gee) 1, Bonnie Jean 2, A Fiat 3. Also started : Rosalie Patch, Daylight, Battery Bell, Golden Gate, Never Fear, Bellson, Golden Downs, Ruby Bell, Albert Bell, Jenny Wallace, Audax, Logan, Marvin, Eclipse, Spirit Bell, Timbell, Lord Roberts, Mat Patch, De Why. Won by two lengths and a half, one length and a half between second and third. Time, 3 rain. 51 1-5 sec. MANGERE HANDICAP—CharIey Polley (McMillan) 1, Directive 2, Behova 3. Also started: ’Frisco Lass. Golden Peak, John Golddust, Belle Roberts, Master Basil, Paddy Dillon, Rose Pointer, Flora Dash, Nita Cole, Irish Bell, Bann Zolock, Le Merle!,.Gold Bud, Golden Wave, Grace Direct, Peter Volo, Boycott, Leewood, Proud Lottie, Audubon, Hypo, Gold Flake, Nito Wood, Rua Pere. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 3 min. ONEHUNGA HANDICAP.—SaI Pointer (Julian) 1, Coal Light 2, Dick Dillon 3. Also started: Goldman, Grey Peter, Rockaway, Red Star, Tiny Locanda, Lady Evelyn. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Time, 4 min. 40 3-5 sec. JELLICOE HANDICAP.—Man-o’-War (A. Bryce) 1, Blue Mountain King 2, Nita Bell 3. Also started: Wild Lad, Pitaroa, Comedy Chief, First Carbine, Dean Dillon, Moneymaker, Steel Bell. Won by two lengths and a half, a length between second and third. Time, 4 mln. 29 sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP.—Hypo (F. Monk) 1, Coal Light 2, Special Tracey 3. Also started i, Gold Cast, Paul, Nipper, Gold Sound, Taneatua, Peter Scott, General Haricot, Queen Chimes, Brendo, Master Councillor, Harold Junior. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, 3 min. 33 sec. CAMPBELL HANDICAP.—AI Mack (Cunningham) and Mova (J. Paul), dead heat, 1; Speculator 3. Also started: Normica Heir, Aerial Bingen. Amberite, Succory, Appeal, Rostrevor, Grattan Abbey, Pyramus, Hint, King Capitalist, Stormy Voyage. Al Mack and Hova dead heat, the third horse two lengths away. Time, 4 min. 50 3-5 sec. TRAMWAY HANDICAP.—SaI Pointer (Julian) 1, All Bell 2, Strategy 3. Also started: Wakanul, Medway, Salamander, Nelson Derby, Lady Dunmore, Mtntaon, William the First, Kewpie, Delavan, Bill, Logan Queen, Goldstream, Grand Voyage, Prize Pearl. Won by half a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, 2 min. 53 sec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP.—Nita Wood (J. Paul) 1, Mulwaree 2, Albert Patch 3. Also started r Lovelock, Conscript, Illumination, Boycott, Ruanul, Kempsey, Great Britain, Puduma, Prince Poole, Enid, Queen Chimes, Hedgewood, Temple, Jim Richmond, Mint Boy, Ben Wallace, Inclement, Derby Dillon, Rotheliffe. Promenade. Won by two lengths, a length and a half between second and third. Time, 2 min. 21 sec. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. THE ARMADALE CUP. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Nov. 19, 5.5 p.m. Melbourne, Nov. 19, The Armadale Cup resulted: Nautical 1, Yacaununda 2, King of the Sea 3. Woti byhalf a length. Time, 2mln. 32%sec. TURF TOPICS. Mr. W. Russell, recently of Stratford, who is well known throughout Taranaki, has been appointed handicapper for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s summer meeting (two days). This club is second only in the South Island to the Canterbury Club, and Mr. Russell’s numerous friends will be very pleased to hear of the honour conferred upon him Dunedin Club. LEVIN NOTES. (By "Moturoa.”) Wednesday morning broke beautifully fine, though windy, and in consequence all the "certainties," and most of tlie "probables" bustled round for a car, and made for Levin. The attendance was very large, and amongst those present were unany familiar faces from all parts of Taranaki, as well as from Wuverley, Wanganui, Marton, Hunterville, Palmerston, Feilding, Masterton, and. minor centres right down to Wellington. A good crowd of New Zealand "Cuppers," who only arrived in Wellington at 4 a.m., after a prolonged trip on an overcrowded steamer, came along by train, and the gathering was a truly representative one of the sporting public of the North Island. Speculation was poor, having regard to the good fields and large attendance, and though the tote facilities are not what they ought to be at Levin, the early dispatch of the runners to the post gave backers ample time to make their wagers. The course was in fine order after recent rains, and was not by any means heavy, as the times recorded show; notably. Kail’s unile and a-half over hurdles in 2.48; Beloved’s mile and a-quarter In 2.9 4-5, Snatcher's six furlongs in 1.16 1-5, and Kikiift’s seven furlongs ih 1.30. Mr. C. O'Connor sent the fields away smartly and In good order In all but one instance, the MacDonald Memorial Handicap, in which he had a big field of fractious horses to contend with, Kuia and Gold Problem standing like statues, while Astinome bore the rest" out to the trees, and caused Bestir, Helen Rufus and others to get out of hand. In running, there did not appear to be much interference, but some • of the horsemanship exhibited was wretched, and on at least two occasions backers of the winner were very lucky to collect. The Taranaki apprentice, C. Edwards, was riding in good form, and won the Cup on Beloved, and the Levin Handicap on Snatcher. Proceedings opened with the Hack Hurdles, all being ported as starters with the exception of Adrienne. Noble was subsequently ( withdrawn, owing to the non-arrlval of S. Walls. It was said. This left a good field of a dozen runners, and in a poor betting race Ruddy (A. McDonald) was entrusted with nearly one-third of the tote Investments. Kail (A. Tricklehank) was next best backed, carrying about twenty tickets more than Whizz Bang. The broken-winded Island was first away, followed by Malingerer and Ruddy, but the latter’s superior fencing put him in front before passing the stand the first time. Running to the back of the course Ruddy was well clear, but. Malingerer and Kall were improving their positions. Four furlongs from home Kail drew level with Ruddy, and Malingerer and Waimatao were lying handy. Kail had Ruddy’s measure before turning for home, : and ran in an easy winner from Malingerer, who finished well under E. Copestake’s vigorous "persuading,” and Waimatao and Ruddy (who took the last fence badly) were next. The winner paid a nice price, just a few ■shillings more than Malingerer's backers handled. Whizz Bang Jumped slowly, and was never in it. The scratching pen accounted for Snatcher and Miss Benuforte in the Hack Welter, eleven being saddled up. Milltaire, with A. Oliver up, was made favorite, and there was good money for Pleasure (A. Reed), and Empyrean (H. Alexander). From a good start Milltaire took up the running from a bunched field, and Oliver rode a nice, waiting race In front, •ivina his mount a bruUitt as thw W

the turn (as the time, 1.32 3-5, shows). Then Slave Mart threw out a challenge, but Oliver was unperturbed, and at the distance the Hawke's Bay mare looked to be winning nicely. Fifty yards from home Oliver drew the whip on Milltaire, and the favorite responding well, just won by a nose, much to the surprise of Barry, on Slave Mart. It was a pretty finish to a. pretty race, and showed that "the great A. 0.” was just as clever a horseman as ever, though increasing weight—he now rides 8.8, or thereabouts—limits his opportunities somewhat. Of the beaten crowd Pleasure was a trifle unlucky, but Ashley Reed should have made up his ground earlier. The mare was finishing strongly in third place, and this fact put the public on to her in the longer race later in the day. Empyrean ran like a duffer, and Yankee Dan, who was well placed early in-the piece, finished badly. Mr. W. Higgins’ bracketed pair, Deborah (by Martian—Hebrew Maid and therefore full sister to Thrax, Judith. Belgian Maid and Talltha, and half-sister to Judaea and Lovelorn), and Password, by Martian—Secret Link (da.m of Silver Link and Link Up) only showed sprinting ability, but may Tlnprovei with age. Of the pair, Deborah looks more likely to come to hand quickly, though It may be only over sprint courses. Owners do not waste money on acceptances these days, and the only withdrawals in the (Maiden were Cairn and Big Gun, who were engaged In other races during the daf. Fifteen paraded, and the public confined their wagers practically to Bonny Louisa (Boniform—Lady Louisa), Waipatu (California— Waiokura), Good Mark (Good Night—Rose Mark), and Believe (Absurd—Liquify). The race requires little description, Waipatu waiting on the field to the turn, where he quickly put two lengths between himself and the opposition, which he comfortably maintained to th# finish. The runner-up, Treadwell (Treadmill—Thetis), was always prominent, and returned her supporters a fine dividend. Good Mark finished on well in third’ place, but Bonny Louisa appeared to find the last furlongs (of six) beyond her tether. Flying Nell and Miss Beauforte declared their Levin Hack Handicap engagements, and a good betting race saw Miss Rene finish up a couple of hundred pounds better backed than Snatcher, with Magistrate, Helen Rufus nnd Cochineal also well backed. Ashley Reed quickly had Magistrate in front, and he showde the way to Vitella, Snatcher and Miss Rene to the turn. Here Vttella ran wide, and Snatcher came through and assumed command. Edwards had to ride Snatcher right out to beat the fast-finishing Vitella by a neck, and the last-named was undoubtedly unlucky to miss. For Snatcher it may be said that he finished straight under punishment, and he should be seen to advantage over a longer distance. The Hawera contingent present had a fine win over the race. Cochineal did not get. on her feet at all smartly, and Miss Rene faded out over the last furlong. Helen Rufus ran poorly. Printemps, detained in Christchurch through the shipping difficulty, and Dissertation were the only absentees from the Horowhenua Cup. The top-weight Amythas was so sore, that he could hardly walk, and it was a downright shame to start him. In the birdcage he showed unmistnkeable signs of shoulder soreness, and his preliminary "gallop” was a sight to make the angels weep. Nevertheless, the public made him favorite, with nearly one third of the investments against his name. Makere carried nearly two hundred tickets less, and Merry Day some seventy less than Makere. Halifax. Beloved and Satin made up the sorry field. All moved off In lino, and as they ran past the stand Beloved (C. Edwards) was In front of a bunched lot, with Amythas, hard ridden by McFlynn. last. Passing the six furlongs post Beloved had increased her advantage to four lengths, and along the back was that distance in front of Makere, with Amythns fifty yards behind. Beloved came round the turn three lengths Ln front of Makere and Merry Day. and had enough left, in her to score by a length from Merry Day, who finished fast, and cut Makere out of second money. Amythas was distanced. Needless to say Beloved’s victory was enthusiastically received, Mr. Tom B< an! being showered with congratulations, and the flowing howl was filled and emptied ad libitum. For upwards of an hour the strains of "For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” echoed from the member’s bar. so somebody appeared to be having a good time 1 The Lake Hack Handicap only attracted seven runners, and only throe were spiritedly supported. Pleasure (A. Reed) finished up favorite, carrying one-third more than Wapping, who was about £5O better backed than Fera. The latter was always in the leading division, and looked like coming home alone, but Pleasure came along in fine style at the finish, and won artistically by a neck. Wapping shaped disappointingly. He was well placed in the run along the back, but his oldtime final dash was missing when it camo to the real business. Eleven lined up for the McDonald Memorial Handicap, Blackmail (A. Oliver) being a good favorite, with Kul, Helen Rufus, Widuy. Probate, Princess Paf and Klkinl all evenly supported. As stated above, the field was fractious, and Kula, Gold Problem and Kikini were the only ones to get away decently. Blackmail being one of the sucerers. while Helen Rufus was chopped out and left the mark Last. Kikini led along the back, and just lasted long enough to beat Helen Rufus, on the ou’Aide, and Blackmail, on the rails, in a great finish. The winner paid a false price considering ber recent consistency. The unfortunate one of the race was Helen Rufus, who ran one hundred per cent, better (in open company) with Reed in the saddle than she did (4n hack company) earlier in the day for Blanche. Blackmail, who finished right up third, was pocketed on the fence approaching the home bend, and did not get. an opening until too late. Astinome and Kuia shaped well for a bit, but Ruddy ran tamely, and let his party down once more. The dozen saddled up for the Hoklo Hack Handicap were, with the exception of the three topweight, a very poor lot. The Feildingtrnined Loyal Maid was made favorite, carrying about £5O imore than Snatcher, and about £lOO more than Miss Rene. McFlynn replaced H. Ryder on the last-named, and, anticipating the starter, got a "fly” and was never caught. Cochineal followed her home, just in front of Snatcher, who finished very fast. The appointments at Levin require an allround "half-sMelng and heeling.” The grandstand is a fair structure, but the numerous broken panes of glass are unsightly, and a trifle too draughty for women folK displftylnz their spring finery. The members’ stand is | very cramped, and the system of chalking up the riders’ names on a diminutive blackboard is out-of-date. No board is supplied for the publication of times of the various races, but the official in charge of the "ticker” rose to the occasion by chalking the tiwnes (more or less indistinctly perhaps) upon the door of the judge's box. Ashurat races take place *on Wednesday next, winners at Levin being re-handicapped. Kail has been raised to 11.11 in the Ashurst Hack Hurdles, but the extra 12 lh may not. make much difference. Malingerer ran second at Levin, and may Improve. Kikini has gone up to 7.9 in the Pohanglna Handicap, and may he held safe by Mark Time and Backsheesh. Miss Rene will have to carry 5.12 In the Flying, hut she does not run six furlongs as well as she does five, and Magistrate nnd Zany mav beat her. Merry Day’s rider broke n .stirrup leather In the Horowhenua Cup. hut feven so she finished fast in second place, beat Ing Makere at a difference of 2 lh In the latter’s favor. At Ashurst Merry Day meets Makere oh 7 lh better terms, nnd she looks hat’d to beat. Vitella was unlucky at Levin, nnd should command respect in the Komnke Hack Handicap. Waipatu. for his win on : Wednesday, has been raised to 7.9. Flying , Nell reads well in the Raumnt Welter, and , Redlogue and Fera in th«« Gorge Handicap. Mr. G. Fulton has disposed of Headlong to Mr. W. T. Rook, and the Birkenhead—Boutade gelding will came north as soon as the shipping hold-up ceases. Details of Melbourne Cup betting show that, first day’s running at Flemington caused a '’Teat re-shuffllng of favorites, and The Cypher and Rivoli were actual favorites on the day, a point in front of Whittier, and two in front of King Ingoda. Harvest King fell back to double figures, and David's "mana slumped even further. King Ingodn’s brilliant victory on the opening day, on which he won the Hotham Handicap, miles, in -.3„%, by three lengths, caused South Australian punters to back him solidly, but ns events happened it was fortunate for the Comedy King horse that the win did not entail a penalty for the ■Melbourne Cop. (