SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 19777, 30 January 1928, Page 4

SPORTING

TAIIfIPUNA RAGES EDEN HALL WINS CUP. The Takapuna Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting opened on Saturday. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £48,394, compared with £58,213 on the corresponding day of last year, which was Anniversary Day. Concluding results:— TAKAPUNA CUP, l,ooosovs. IJm. 2—Mr C. G. Maclndoe’s EDEN HALL, 8.2 (Green) 1 2—Mr D. Twohill’s Transformer, 8.1 (Keesing) 2 s—Mr E. George’s Mint Leaf, 7.11 (Goldsboro) ' 3 Others: 4 Pegaway, 1 Desert Glow, 7 Alonsoa, 6 Scat, 8 Wedding March. Transformer led into the straight, and in an exciting finish Eden Hall got up in the last stride and won by a head. Mint Leaf was a length and a-half away third, with Desert Glow fourth. Time, 2mm 33 3-ssec. FERRY HANDICAP, 275sovs. 7f. s—Mr E. M‘Donnell’s WINSOME BOY, 8.8 (L. Manson) ... 1 I—Speechless, 8.1 2 s—Ripons—Ripon Abbey, 8.8 3 Others: 3 Abbey Day, 2 Orchus, 11 Dress Circle, 6 Lady Robinson, 4 Welcome Home, 9 Air King, 7 Atapai, 12 Desert Knight, 10 Luxurious, 13 Fame. Two lengths and a-half j threequarters of a length. Time, Imin 29 2-ssec.

CALLIOPE HANDICAP, 450sovs. of. 3Mr Colin Anderson’s MITHRA, 7.5 (Green) 1 I—The Begum, 8.0 2 4 White Wings, 7.0 3 Others: 5 Prodice, 3 Mauriana, 9 Archie Val, 3 Winnington (bracketed with winner), 11 Valgnette, 6 Catonian, 8 Justify, 7 Merxcis, 10 Mon Star. Length and a-half; head. Mauriana was fourth. Time, Imin 2sec. HAURAKI HANDICAP, 355sovs. 9f. B—Mr J. M'Gregor’s JUDGE’S BOX, 8.11 (L. Manson) ... 1 4—The Lover, 7.8 2

s—Babys—Baby Bun, 8.6 3 Others: 1 Corinax, 3 War Officer, 6 Quinsilia, 11 Bahama, 2 Takuranga, 7 Captain Cobham, 9 Schorr, 10 Pekatnhi. Neck; length. Schorr was fourth. Time, Imin 56sec. ZEALANDIA HANDICAP, 400sovs. 7f. 1 — Jlr c. G. Maclndoe’s Ti Tree, 8.0 (Green) ... 1 2 Branson, 8.12 2 s—Siaosi, 8.7 3 Others; 10 Day Guard, 9 Hipo, 7 Town Guard, 3 Princess Ronnie, 4 Matinee, 6 Maeroora, 11 Te Koroke, 12 Autorane, 13 Yaqui, 8 Qnillfire. Won by five lengths; two lengths. Time, Imin 26 3-ssee.

HAWKE’S BAY TROTS The Hawke’s Bay Trotting Club’s Meeting was held in fine weather. There was a good attendance, and the going was fast. The totalisator handled £9,750, as against £10,353 last year. Results: — Novice Handicap, 120sovs. Tim. — 5 Mr AV. J. H. Heginbotham’s Sailor Boy (scr, J. Clarke} 1, 7 Mr J. T. Hill’s Hilltop (scr, owner) 2,1 Mr J .R. Corrigan’s Queen Elizabeth (60yds behind, A. J. Corrigan) 3. Others: 2 Krina scr, 11 Huia Maid scr, 3 Cariiui scr, 9 Louie Dillon scr, 4 Guy Pointer scr, 10 Rangiwai scr, 8 Van Mac 12yds behind, 6 Trumpeter 24 Two lengths; four lengths. Time, 3min 36 4-ssec.

Taradale Handicap, 120sovs. Ifm.— 4 Mr J. West’s King Peter (120yds behind, J. West) 1, o Mr J. D. Piper’s Brian Bingen (72, C. Oliver) 2,2 Mr W. A. Macfarlane’s Ben Bingen (72, H Jones) 3. Others: 1 Mokaanna scr, 3 Leo Mauritius 168yds behind. Head; seven lengths. Time, 3min 36 2-osec. Clive Handicap, 120sovs. l^m. —6 Mr J. D. PipePs Trumpeter (scr, C. Oliver) 1, 1 Mr A. M. Hill’s Halgana (12yds behind, W. Clifton) 2, 3 Mr H. M. Rathbone’s Fliton (36, AV. Ness) 3 Others: 7 A r an Mac scr, 4 Ngahuia 24yds behind, 2 Nella Dillon 36, 5 Lady Zoe 36. Half a length; six lengths. Time, 3min 38 l-ssec.

HAWKE’S BAY CUP, SOOsovs. 2m. s—Mr J. R. Herring’s LADY BARRINGTON, scr (F. H. Herring) 1 7—Mr J. A. Mitchell’s Kevin Brae, scr (AV. Hughes) 2 4—Mr T. C. Leadbetter’s Zella, scr (K. Walsh) 3

Others: 3 Peter Grattan scr, 6 Speed King 12yds behind, 1 Asset 48, 2 Tui AVildwood 72, 8 AVild Lad 72. One and a-half lengths; twelve lengths. Time, 4min 46sec.

Hastings Handicap, 120sovs. Tim. — 1 Mr J. R. Corrigan’s Hostess (12yds behind, A. J. Corrigan) 1, 3 Mr J. T. Hill’s Hilltop (scr, Owner) 2, 4 Messrs Andrews and Carlton’s Carnui (scr, C. Andrews) 3. Others: 5 Huia Maid scr, 6 Louie Dillon scr, 2 Bonniewah scr. Two and a-half lengths. Time, 2min 57sec. January Handicap, loOsovs. 2m.— 2 Mr AV. A, Macfarlane’s Ben Bingen (scr, H. Jones) 1, 4 Mr J. West’s King Peter (132yds behind, Owner) 2, 3 Mr J. D. Piper’s Brian Bingen (scr, C. Oliver) 3. Others; 5 Mokaanna scr, 1 Leo Mauritius 96yds behind. Three lengths; length. Time, smin 7sec. Napier Handicap, ISOsovs. 14m. — 2 Mr A. M. Hill’s Halgana (scr, W. Clifton) 1, 3 Mr H. M. Rathboas’s Fliton (scr, W. Ness) 2. 4 Mr G. D. Piper’s Vallamont (24yds behind, C. Oliver) 3. Others: 0 Lady Zoo srr, 1 Derby Lynn 24yds behind, 7 Matenga 36, 5 Hohoro 60. Head; ttireo lengths. Time, 2min 57sec. Farewell Handicap, 140sovs. 9L—--3 Mr T. C. Leadbetter’s Zella (scr, L. AValsh) 1, 4 Mr P. Roger’s Peter Grattan (scr, J. Shaw) 2,2 Mr J._R. Corrigan’s Dillon Hnon (48yds behind, A J. Corrigan) 3. Others: 1 Asset 24yds behind, 5 Pearl Coronado 60. O n e and a-half lengths; four lengths. Time, 2min 37 l-ssec.

CANTERBURY TURF MOTES

HORSES FOR D.J.C. MEETING. [Special to the * Star.’3 CHRISTCHURCH, January 28. At Riccarton to-day Stormy beat Limerick over six furlongs in Imm 18sec. Limerick caused a mild sensation by stumbling and nearly coming down. Just after they jumped off he ran on to the trial grass track, and continued there for some distance before he was pulled back to the plough. He looked none the worse for the escapade. Rapier was given strong pace work. Silver Coot sprinted six furlongs nicely in Imin 17 l-ssec. Prickles and Quarterdeck were companions in a useful gallop over five furlongs. Luminant and Zarogoza covered seven furlongs in Imin 32 l-ssec. First Sight and Arikiwai ran half a mile without being ridden out. Scoff reeled off five furlongs in smart time. He is a useful galloper up to this distance. Goblin Market, looking in _ capital order, reeled off five furlongs in Imin 3 3-ssec. He should race well in the Dunedin Champagne Stakes if he is sent to Wingatui. Satrap moved finely while doing six furlongs in Imm 18 l-ssec. Economist and Martarma sprinted three furlongs jpelL

Footfall did only light exercise during G. Murray Aynsley’s absence in Wellington, He was given a useful gallop over five furlongs to-day and pulled up well. There is no chance of him being at Wingatui, however. He is backward, and, as his trainer realises he must be at his best _ to, have any prospects in the Dunedin Cup, the idea of sending him south has _ been abandoned (says “Argus” in to-night’s ‘Star’). He will be kept going along quietly, and he may race in the autumn, but even this will depend on circumstances. If the Autumnus gelding does not satisfy his trainer during the next few weeks ho may be put aside and reserved for spring engagements. Satrap is going along nicely in his work, and he may pay his way if sent south for the Dunedin meeting. His stablemate, Money Order, will haye hosts of admirers if he is a starter in the Publicans’ Handicap. F. D. Jones expects to have a team of five horses for the Dunedin meeting. Arikiwai and First Sight look well after their racing at Trentham, while Stormy is quite sound, though he may be a trifle backward. Limerick looks in good fettle for his easy task, and the fifth member of the party will be Zaragoza, who may require some racing before she is at her best.

It is probable that Sir George Clifford will have several horses racing at the Dunedin meeting, but so far nothing has been decided regarding the constitution of his team. Silver Coot is booked for the trip to Wingatui. If he would race up to his best track form lie would soon be in the money, as ho is very well at present.

Count Cavour is still causing his connections some anxiety. He lias made slow progress from the trouble he got into in his fall at tho Auckland meeting, and he is on the easy list yet.

Tho two-year-old Goblin Market, looking well after his two races at Trentham, is being kept busy, and he may be sent to Wingatui for the Dunedin Champagne Stakes, a race in which he will be hard to beat. A number of Riccarton horses which raced at Trentham claim engagements at the Dunedin meeting. Some of them are certain to make the trip, but in the case of others no definite arrangements have been made so far.

MOONEE VALLEY RACES

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MELBOURNE, January 29,

At the Moonee Valley races tho William Reid stakes (6f) resulted: — Translator ,(8.5) 1, San Scnlotte 7.10) 2, Highland (8.5) 3. Nine started. Won by two lengths and a-half. Time, Imin 14-] sec.

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PURDY AND IZZARD DRAW,

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SYDNEY, January 29. At the Stadium, Purdy (9.74) fought a fifteen-round draw with Izzard (9.7 f). The contest was exciting, both men scoring well. The Englishman was a shade ahead up to the fifth round, but the New Zealander then concentrated his attack on the body, and forced the fight. Izzard, however, proved superior at infighting, but fighting at long range Purdy easily equalised matters, and at the end of the bout the referee was unable to separate the men, and declared a draw. The decision was questioned by a large section of the crowd, who thought Purdy was entitled to the decision. GILLESPIE BEATS CONGRESS. MELBOURNE, January 29. At the Stadium, Norman Gillespie outpointed Dick Congress in a fifteenround contest, after a fast, clever exhibition. DELANEY AND HEENEY. NEW YORK, January 28. Delaney and Heeney have each posted a forfeit of 5,000 dollars to assure their appearance for their fifteenround bout scheduled for March 1.

AQUATICS PORT CHALMERS CLUB. The Port Chalmers Yacht and Motor Boat Club held its second series of races on Saturday afternoon in light north-easterly weather. Ten boats started in the motor launch race, and five boats contested the all-comers’ yacht race. The light weather made good sailing impossible, as most of the yachts were becalmed at certain stages of the race. Following are the results, together with the handicaps;—Motor Boat Race. —Pakeha (smin 55sec) 1, Manuka (6min) 2, Grade (Bmin lOsec) 3; also competed—Myrtle, Yyella, Sylvia, Muritai, Stella, Tui, and Miss Bruce. Yacht Race.—-Shadow (scr), Ihr 36min 30seo, 1; Mavis (9min 30see), Ihr 56min 36sec, 2; also competed: Lassie, Agnes, and Eunice. SWIMMING 100YDS RECORD. At a swimming carnival at Invercargill on Saturday night W. Cameron (Wellington) covered the 100yds in 59 4-ssec, beating the intermediate record which he established at the recent championships at Dunedin by 3-ssec,

RUGBY WARATAHS AND LONDON DRAW. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, January 28. The Waratahs drew with London, thero being no score. The -weather was cold, wet, and windy, and 12,000 watched a dour forward struggle. The appalling conditions seemed to infect the players, and the game generally was uninspiring. Owing to the Army match London was unable to call up several internationals, and the Waratahs were equally unfortunate owing to injuries. Their forwards were a decided success, winning three times as many scrums as London but the latter were superior in line-outs, and enjoyed better generalship, owing to their greater experience of similar conditions. Most of the Waratahs showed further signs of staleness but nevertheless lived up to the tradition of being good finishers and only narrowly failed to snatch a last-moment try.—A. and N.Z. and Sydney ‘ Sun ’ Cable. IRELAND BEATS FRANCE. LONDON, January 28. Ireland beat Franc© at Belfast by 12 points to B.—A. and N.Z. and Sydney ‘ Sun. ’ Cable.