SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 December 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND MEETING. & k ' / S : , INCOME WINS SUMMER CUP. 4 V: w ISLINGTON PLATE TO THE HAWK. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. The Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting was continued to-day in fine weather and there was a large attendance. The course was in excellent condition. The totallsator handled £80,103 10s, compared with £93,373 , on the corresponding day last year. Results: — BOWEN HANDICAP.—M alatour (R. E. Thompson) 1. Heisler 2. 3. Also started: Sheffield, Sir Burnett, Santonio, Pillage, Connemara, Lady Glissas, Smoke, Potoanul, Smoke Concert, Bright Light, Quaestor, Dorinda, Bon Chic, Bowman, Demon, Flowing Bowl, John Dix, Lady Merriwee, Mangawhero, Midget. Won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 15 2-ssec. ISLINGTON PLATE. Of 750 sovs. One mile. Exors. late W. J. Douglas’ estate bg THE HAWK, by Martian—Sparrowhawk, 4yrs, 9.0 (Bagby) 1 ( Sir Geo. Clifford’s chc WINNING HIT, by Autumnus—-Winning Way, 4yrs, 9.0 .. 2 F. Davis’ ch g HIGHLAND, by Finland— Warscare, 3yra, 8.2 3 Also started—Solfanello, Trespass, Royal Present, Rapine. Won by two lengths, three- . quarters of a length between second and | Time, Imin. 38 4-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP.—RoyaI Blood (Kees- | ing) 1, Alfort 2, Tactful 3. Also started: Pavo, Mustard Pot, Golden Bubble, Epitaph, Killashandra, Martian Miss, Prince Abbey, Landslide, Shebang, Golden Dream. Won by two and a half lengths, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 13 8-ssec. PONSONBY HURDLES.—Explorer (R. Thompson) 1, Never Despair 2. Whanoko 3. Also started: Poanui, Hyglnas. Snake, Shell Shock, Maud Wilson, Guerre a Mort, Karamu. Won by three-quarters of a. length, one length between second and third. Time, Smin. 14 i SUMMER CUP, Of 1400 sovs. One mile and a quarter. E. Andrews* b g INCOME, by Guianforte— Pommery, 6yrs, 9.0 (A. J. McFlyinn) 1 W. T. Hazlett’s ch f GOLD LIGHT, by Hjvnettus—Simper, 3yre, 7.9 (Wiggins) 2 ILLUMINATION, 7.7 (McTarish) 3 Also started—Bonnetter, Royal Star, King’s Trumpeter, Tlnohoro, Forest Gold. Ares. Glen Canny, Lucius, Broadwood, Maioha. Won by • neck, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2mln. 7sec. CRITERION HANDICAP.—Queen March (A. Reed) 1, Wild Hind 2, Bugle Note 3. Also started: Murthaupo, Tarleton, Kilris. Won by a head, four lengths between second and i third. Time, Imin. 14 3-ssec. WAITEMATA HANDICAP.—Ruapapa (Me- j Cormack) 1, Danger Zone 2, 'Pentagram and 1 Vindictive dead heat 3. Also started: Para, Glencalrn, Marble Bell, Marble Glass, Far ; North, Spirit Level, Peter Maxwell, Wheat- i

field, Golden Glass, Te Akitai, Kahikatea, Soulterina, Daddy's Giri, Kairamarama, Marble Crag, Merry Times, Miss Hester, Narrow Neck, Potoa Queeu, Reretoa. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 2min. 9 3-ssec. PLUNKET WELTER.—Bretland (Thompson) 1, Viyella 2, Bright Day 3. Also started: Zircon, Cool Stimulants, Refinement, Royal Abbey, Bitholia, Master O’Rorke, Amlform, Poteen, Emerald Hill, Greekson, Nightraider, Tresor, Conflict, Gold Jacket, Sir Otway. Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 40 3-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING. EXCITING FINISH IN SUMMER CUP. (By Wire—Special to News.) Auckland, Last. Night-. In a field of twenty-two produced to con- ■ test the opening event, the- Bowen Handicap, Santonio received most attention. Others to be strongly supported were Pillage, Sheffield, and Sir Burnett, but not one Of the quartette named succeeded tn getting into a position to enable them to seriously dispute matters in the front. Heisler, who was one of the quickest on his feet, carried the field along at a solid pace and flattered the hopes of his admirers until fifty yards from the« post, where Malatour came along with a run that beat Heisler at once, and a neck victory went down to the General Latour gelding. Both the leaders ranked as outsiders. The Islington Plate attracted a field of seven. Winning Hit looked none the worse for his severe race in the Auckland Cup, and when .speculation opened it was at once made clear that Sir George Clifford's horse would be favorite. The surprise of the speculation was the volume of money that came for Royal Present, who, at one period, was within a few hundreds of the sum betted on the favorite. At the end of two furlongs Winning Hit went out to make the pace, carrying the field along at a good bat. He was the first to reach the home turn, where The Hawk came along with his challenge, and it wax all over with the favorite, for in a few strides The Hawk had his race won at the distance, and Winning Hit had some difficulty in combating the resolute run by Highland. A field of thirteen went to the post for the Electric Handicap, and on the strength of his victory in the Railway Handicap Royal Blood was made favorite, Pavo, Epitaph, and Killashandra being the best backed of the others. They had not gone far ere Royal Blood! dashed into the lead, and the son of Our King was never seriously challenged, winning his race in very easy style from the Australian gelding Alfort. The Ponsonby Hurdle Race t brought, out a field of ten, and when backers got to work they made Maud Wilson favorite, Snake, Shell Shock, Guerre a Mort, Whanoko sand Explorer being best Backed of the others. After Maud Wilson ha.d shown the way for about 9 furlongs, Never Despair ousted the favorite from the lead, and though the Waikato mare was level with her big chestnut rival at the sixth hurdle, she was beaten shortly after. Never Despair leaped the concluding obstacles in advance, but Explorer cut him down in the run home anjl won in good style by threequarters of a length. Trespass was the only withdrawal from the Summer Cup, which had a field of thirteen, and, with the issue well concealed, speculation was spirited. Gold Light counted sufficient admirers to send her out favorite. Income being next in demand. Tiriohoro went as pacemaker, and when the second furlong was completed he was bowling along with two lengths’ advantage of Lucius. The Waikato horse flattered the hopes of his admirers right

round to the straight, but. he was beaten below the distance, which |Kiint Gold Light shot into the lead. ‘‘The favorite wins,” was a strong cry, but Income had yet to be reckoned with, and the game sofr of Guianforte, answering the strenuous demand by his rider, got the best of his three-year-old rival in the last few strides and won by a neck amid excitement. There was a warm round of applause for Income and his rider when they came back to the enclosure, which was well deserved.

The half-dozue youngsters on the card for the Criterion Handicap went to the post. Tarleton was made favorite. Tarleton proved a disappointment, but Queen March played her part attractively. Wild Hind looked like winning at the stand, but Queen March kept up her challenge in very game style, and the daughter of Lucullus won her race in the last stride by a head. The Waitemata Handicap, which was run over a mile and a quarter, brought out twen-ty-three starters, Mr. Riddlford’s Australianbred gelding Wheatfield being favorite. The followers of Wheatfield had not long to wait to realise the unpalatable fact that, they had lost their money, for as the barrier shot up the favorite got mixed up with the horse ridden by the assistant clerk of the coprse, snd Wheatfield’s prospects were at once ruined. Para, who was escond favorite, shoyved a good dash of pace at various stages, but failed to stay it out, and Ruapapa, who was In front from the head of the straight, combated all challenges in game fashion and won by half a length from Danger Zone. The concluding event, the Plunket Welter Handicap, attracted a field of eighteen, and on the strength of her win in the Shortland Handicap on the opening day, Viyella was made favorite. She made a bold bid for victory, but in an exciting finish Bretland beat his Hawke's Bay rival by a head.

MANAWATU meeting. THIRD DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Palmerston North, Dec. 28. Acceptances for the third day of the Manawatu meeting are: —

TROTTING. THE AUCKLAND MEETING. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Auckland, Dec. 28. The following are the acceptances for the Auckland trots:— OAK HANDICAP, one mile and a half.— Battery Belle, Rosalie Patch, Spirit Bell, Fiat, Rita Huon, Bonny Jean scr.. Lord Roberts, Wilton Wilkes 12 yds. behind, Nikora, Pine Child 24 yds. behind, Mat Patch, Sunrise 36 yds. behind, Huia Girl 48 yds. behind, Amberite 72 yds. behind, Wimmera King 144 yds. behind.

TRAMWAY HANDICAP, one mile and a quarter.—Agnes Bell, Silver Lining, Gold Cast, Silvery Moon, Guinea, Wild Daisy, Manna, Peter Volo, Master Basil scr., Her Ladyship, Rose Pointer, Sidelight, Our Patch, La Favette, Treanae, Rua Pere, Bingen Wilkes 24 yds. behind, Dillon Shine 36 yds. behind, Red Star 48 yds. behind.

SUMMER CUP, two miles.—Don Wild, William the First, Kewpie scr., Woodvale 12 yds. behind, Great Hope, First Carbine 24 yds. behind, Dean Dillon, Snowshoe 36 yds. behind, Comedy Chief, Gold Boy, Moneymaker, Clarrle Daley, Globe Derby 48 yds. behind. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, two miles—Gineta. Buz Buz, Wild Nut scr., Nipper, Dillon S., Succory, Bundaberg 12 yds. behind, Black Rust, Wimmera King, Mutu 36 yds. behind. Normica Heir 48 yds. behind, Pyramus 72 yds. behind, Haricot 96 yds. behind, Homeleigh Dick 180 yds. behind. DOMINION HANDICAP, one mile.—Ruanul. Her Ladyship, Bellova, General Advance, Gold Flake, Bingen Wilkes scr.. Prince Poole, Mount Albert 12 yds. behind, Enid, Van Cap, Temple, Tiny Locando 24 yds. behind, Nita Wood. Weaver, Jimmy Richmond, Albert Patch 36 yds. behind, Ramaroa, Inclement 48 yds. behln. Lady Evelyn 60 yds. behind. RANFURLY HANDICAP, one mile and a quarter.—Sal Pointer, Rothcliffe, Promenade, Lady Dunmore, Nelson Derby, Centreway scr., Logan Queen 12 yds. behind, Pitaroa, Strategy, Acron, Blue Mountain King 24 yds. bhd., Gold Girl, Minton Derby, Grand Voyage, Prize Pearl 36 yds. behind, All Bell, Man-o’-War 48 yds. behind. EPSOM HANDICAP, two miles. —Bundaberg scr.. Bluewood 12 yds. behind, Hora 24 yds. behind, Pyramus 36 yds. behid, Hint, Theseus, My Junior 48 yds. behind, Belville Wood 84 yds. behind, Stormy Voyage 96 yds. behind. Speculator 108 yds. behind, First Fashion, Al Mack 132 yds. behind, Wild Lad 144 yds. behind. DASH HANDICAP, one mile— Taneatua, Peter Scott, Prince Poole, Rose Pointer scr., Lenglen, Rockaway, Mint Boy 12 yds. behind, Coal Light, Conscript, Derby Dillon 24 yds. behind, Great Britain, Queen Chimes, Hypo, St. Lucia Lad, Harold Junior, Duke Whips 36 yds. behind, Mintson 48 yds. behind. TJ.C’s CHRISTMAS MEETING. WINNING OWNERS AND FEES. The winning owners and the aunounts they collected at the Taranaki Jockey Club’s Christmas meeting were as follows: H. Spratt £2BO, A. W. Budge £270, R. Heppner £2lO, F. Marsh £145, W. Patt.enson £l4O, J. Fredrlc £135, W. R. Kronast £125, G. F. Moore £125, W. R. S. Brewer £ll5, W. Pine £llO. H. L. Abbott £llO, E. P. Christenson £lO5, J. Hook £lO5, P. W. Scaily £loo', F. S. Bluett £75, R. Hicks £6O, P. E. Pope £5O, A, Barlow £5O, H. Rama £45, A. H. Shaw £35, P. Johnson £35, E. George £35, R. B. Johnson £3O, J. T. Briscoe £3O, W. G. Anstas £3O, N. H. D’Arcy £25, Mrs. D. L. Tonks £25, E. Whittle £2O, R. H. Nolan £l5, J. O’Neill £l5, K Mell'mgton £l5, F. K. Lewis £l©. The Jockeys’ fees were: N. R. M'Donnell *ooi iju. T. Chatdla £l7, G. HeaderßOn £l3

12s, K. Lambess £l3 10s, L. George £ll Bs, R. J. Mackay £ll 4s, W. West £lO 12s, R. Orange £lO Bs, N. Shore £9 12s, A. Hamilton £9, J. Howden £9, A. Cole £8 10s. R. Eagar £7 14s, E. Warner £7 14s, C. Mason £6 2s, G. Edgecombe £6 2s, T. -Close £4 10s, L. Lewer £1 12s. Apprentices’ riding fees: W. E. Pine £4O Bs, E. Edwards £34 12s, S. Anderson £25 12s, H. K. Alexander £22 16s, M. Conway £l5, W. C. Mitchell £B, R. J. Flower £7 4s, L. .George £7 4s, L. H. Watson £4 10s, T. Tito £3 4s, G. C. Young £3 4s, J. Dombroskl £2 Ss. L. George appears among both jockeys and apprentices, the' explanation being that his term of apprenticeship expired on the first day of the meeting.

TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa.") Considerably reduced attendance and consequent big slump in tote returns were noticeable at Awapuni on Wednesday. As on the opening day, the weather was close, with overcast sky and occasional light drizzling rain, but not sufficient to affect the racing track, which was again very fast. Winners were hard to pick, only two favorites, Sunart and Tamatete scoring, while only one, Kilbird, returned a. second dividend. The wretched riding of the first day was improved by the advent of a number of first-class horsemen who came through from Auckland for the da}’, returning late in the afternoon to fulfil engagements at Ellerslj/’. on Derby Day. Fresh horses in Five Eighths, Vitella, Tamatete, Tussore, and Miss Rene made their appearance, and were returned winners, and in most cases paid good dividends. Kilbird was backed as if the Kelvin Hack Handicap was all over, but Flje Eighths, who struck form at Woodville, was first away, and gave nothing else a chance, paying a nice two-figure dividend. Helen Rufus was always second until Kilbird cut her out of that position on the post. Pantier, who was second favorite, let his party down badly, and Martulla, who won so easily on Tuesday, could only finish fourth.

There were several changes of riders in the Te Matal Hurdles, A. H. Burt being substituted for L. McCarthy on Sir Fanciful; R. Thompson for R. Hunt on Demagogue; and S. Walls for Wallace Young on Fisher. When the tote closed there was little between Sir Fanciful, Demagogue and Black Art, with Te Claire next. Sir Fanciful was first to show out, but Goldscene soon took the lead, and was followed by Demagogue, Black Art, and Sir Fanciful passing the stand. Along the back Black Art’s pace took him to the front, though his fencing was indifferent. Turning for home. Sir Fanciful challenged Black Art, and, jumping the last fence better than the All Black gelding. Sir Fanciful ran in an easy winner from Demagogue, who beat Black Art for second place on the post. Goldscene was fourth. Black Art has only to jump decently to win over a mile and a half. Both hurdle races at Awapuni were run at a fast clip, as the times (3mln. 14sec. and Smin. 14 4-ssec.) show.

A rise of iClbs. did not stop the public from making Fleeting a good favorite in the Highden Hack Handicap, and Projector, Atapo, and Hytinus were also well supported. A poor start saw Loyal Maid first away, followed by Hytinus, Bonny Louisa, and Vitella. The latter joined Loyal Maid in the straight, and after a good vt-to, won by half a length, with Hytinus and Fleeting (who made up a lot of ground) next. Roth winner and runner-up returned good prices.

Irapukn was withdrawn from the President’s Handicap, leaving eight runners. The public evidently knew something, for they Installed Sunart a hot favorite, and Dissertation, Printemps and Scotch Mixture also had fair followings. Printemps led passing the stand from a bunched lot, which included Sunart, Scotch Mixture, Dissertation, and Zouave, with Admiral Codrington (who was sore) last. Scotch Mixtyre led along the back from Suna.rt, Dissertation, Zouave and Printemps, hut Sunart ran to the front as they turned for home. Zouave and Printemps challenged, but Sunart drew right away and won easily. Zouave and Printemps had a great battle for second place, the former gaining that, honor by a narrow margin. Paoanui was fourth.

Wake Up dropped out of the Palmerston Stakes, though she might easily have secured the 75 sovs. attached to third place. This left Rational 10.0, Tamatete 9.0. Statuette S.lO, and Good Sport 8.9, and at the weights the public rightly selected Tamatete to win, though he only carried a couple of hundred more tickets than Rational. Tamatete got tho best of the start and quickly opened up a four lengths' break on Rational, with Gcod Sport and Statuette following. Rational closed up a little in the run to the straight, but Tamatete drew out again, and Bert Morris rightly did not knock Rational about in the effort to overhaul the Fordell crack, who won easing up by over a length. Good Sport was a bad third, and Statuette (who was feeling the effects of the hard track) last. Good Mark, Rgdlogue and Tussore carried the bulk of the money in the Terrace Wolter, and the winner turned up in Tussore, whom A. Oliver got away in front, and M[on all ■ the way. The outsider of the field, \ the erratic Rimutaka, chased Tussore home, and was followed by Redlogue and Princess Fran. Good Mark shaped very poorly. Despite his inability to sec out a mile on the first day, the public once more went solidly for Waipatu in the Himatangi Welter, but the Feildlng horse was unluck}- -at the start, and after running into a. handy position he dropped right back and finished "absolutely.” The second favorite. Little River, waited on Nursing Sister and Beloved to the turn, where he left the field standing, winning easily from Correspondent, who came fast in the straight and cut Battle Knight out of second place. Railand was fourth.

Peneus was a- better favorite than Irapuka and Passionless in the Awapuni Handicap, but Miss Rene was first away and won in hollow fashion. Irapuka was easily second, followed by Passionless and Birkie. An Innovation which was highly commended at Awapuni was the posting of jockeys’ names and their positions at the barrier directly under their respective numbers and investments on the face of the totallsator, thus giving the public all particulars in a glance. It is a splendid idea, pnd one which should be copied by all clubs, particularly by those which do not possess the regular upright semaphores for displaying such details. As anticipated, Scion added his name to the list of double Cup winners—New Zealand and Auckland—and the price he returned (bracketed with the much-boomed but disappointing Royal Box) was very satisfactory. From all accounts it was a race worth going a long , way to witness, and the winner’s closest attendants, Insurrection and Income, were by no means disgraced. Winning Hit, who was pronounced by southern sports as "fired into it with Bst.,” apnarently had every chance, but knocked himself about in the early stages, and could not finish on.

What a rattling fine sprinter Glentruin is 1 Gee, but I wish she had landed that "second leg”—and so do hundreds of others I Truly the layers are protected! On Wednesday’s fonm at Awapuni Sunart, Tamatete, Black Art, Five Eighths, and Little River should be worth watching in forthcoming engagements.

Trainer Fred Tilley is having a great run this season, Tukla, Enthusiasm, Tamatete and Para winning big money from Auckland to Rlccarton. And they say that Kinsem is a stone certainty the first time she steps out. Perhaps it will be in the Marton Cup on Monday.

"Dug.” Webster has commenced well on the West Coast, Probate winning twice and Bestir once. They ought to win a few more races before their return. The ’Aussie pacer, Minton Derby, has begun well by landing the £2OOO trotting cup at Alexandra Park (Auckland), driven by the crack Australian reinsman, P. Riddle. The ’Aussies, tempted by the big stakes in the Dominion, are now here in big numbers, and most of the big stakes have been won by them this season. Incompetent horsemanship has never been more noticeable that during this holiday season, and at the small meetings race after race has simply handed away through utter lack of judgment in race riding, it is hard on the public, but harder still on owners and trainers, who gain their living at the game. Stratford acceptances are very fair, but a good number of horses are looking tired after this week’s racing, and it Is quite on the cards that f ref th horses will upset recent fonm. Rouen, Romatv Pouma, Malingerer, and Correspondent appear ba nicaly U»elr e&gagamsAto.

WHITMORE HANDICAP. One mile and on© furlong. Five Eights 9 0 Lord Usk 7 2 Firstborn 8 1 Rlmutaka i Bonibrook 8 1 Sweet Song 7 0 Kilroe 7 3 TIRITEA HURDLES HANDICAP. One and a-half miles. Sir Fanciful 11 S Goldscene 9 13 Black Art 10 9 Silver Stride 9 2 Wamba 10 8 JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Good Sport 9 5 Whitlrangi 6 13 Valerie 9 3 Pathfinder 6 13 Wake Up 9 2 Panorama G 13 Civility 8 0 Oras Delight 6 8 Benmure 7 7 Enthuse 6 7 Entre Nous 6 13 LIVERPOOL HANDICAP. One mile and one furlong. Sunart 9 2 Irapuka 8 1 Printempts S 4 Passionless 7 0 Civilform 8 3 Scotch Mixture 6 11 WESTBURY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Miss Rene 9 13 Princess Fran 7 5 Projector 8 13 Waimahoe 6 13 Mark Over 8 4 Believe G 12 Eonmark 8 4 Merrimas 6 7 Vitella 8 2 Jonquil 6 7 Loyal Maid 7 11 I'auiun 6 7 Some Red 7 11 Sensible G 7 Gaiety Girl 7 6 Woletta 6 7 Hytinus 7 6 CLANDEBOYE HANDICAP. One mile and fifty-five yards. Kilbird 7 8 Beloved 6 7 Battle Knight 7 3 American RaUand G 13 Beauty 6 7 CHRISTMAS WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Tussore 9 4 TeKuri S 3 Rediogue 8 3 Pink Rose 8 3 Hally Cherry 8 3 Gold Star 7 12 Velodfohn 8 3 March On 7 8 KAWAU HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Chimera 9 11 *3 Miss Rene 7 S Irapuka 9 1 |Sj Capping Day 7 3 Civilform 8 13 i$ Barleycorn 6 7 Valerie 8 3 §5 Jackaroo 6 7 Passionless 7 12 w Island 6 7 Kirkie 7 9 Sonnlno " 7