SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 1 September 1924, Page 6

SPORTING.

TARANAKI HUNT CLUB

The North Taranaki Hunt Club were favoured with fine weather for their annual meeting, so it was not surprising that a large crowd of sportsmen assembled to witness some good racing. The course was in fine order, and considering the season of the year, some fast times were recorded. The public were of a speculative! turn of mind, as shown by the large increase of £3497 in the totalisator returns as compared with last vear.

The details of the racing are

LEPPERTDN HUNTERS’ HANDICAP HURDLES, of 90 sews., second horse 25 sovs., third 10 sovs. 0 L. A. Butterworth’s bLk g Roaming, aged, by Manchineel — Lupin mare, 9.0, carried 9.24 (E. Copestake) 1 1 W. A. Guy’s ch m Chesforte, aged,‘9.B (M. Conway) .... 2 2 G. D. Beatson’s ch.g Gav Bobbie, aged, 10.5 (C. Bracken) 3 Also started: 5 Piro Piro, 9.7 (R. Tito); 7 A hi, 9.0 (T. Close)-; 4 Darnley, 9.0 (G. Edgecombe);3 Uncle Dave, 9.0, earned 9.44 (A. McDonald). Won by a good length, two lengths between second and tliird. Time, 3min. 1 l-ssec. 'Winner trained by owner. Racing opened with the Lepperton Hunter’s Hurdles, for which event Chesfort carried £'4o more than Gay Bobbie on the totalisator. Uncle Dave was the only _ other .runner to carry much support.* The event is easily described, for the little fancied Roaming took charge after going a short distance, and thereafter the race was a procession. Chesforte battled on. well to* beat Gay Bobbie and Piro Piro for second honours.

OPUNAKE HACK SCURRY, of 85 sovs., second 15 sovs., third 10 sovs. Five furlongs. 4 R. D. Climie’s br g Wee Sandy, ~ 6yrs, by Absurd —Sequinette, I 9.0, carried 9.3 (J. R. Kaan) ... 1 7 D. Sisarich’s br g All Wind, 3yrs, 19.0 (L. G. Morris) 2 3 C. H. Washer’s b g Shut Eye, 3yrs (J. Drombroski) 3 Also started: 10 Patrolett, 9-.0 (R. j Mai-tin); 13 Pentrie Lass, 9.0 (J. Simpj son); 12 Wild Woodbine, 9.0 (G. Edge- | combe); 6 Merry Times, 9.0 (T. Chapman); 13 Ceres, 9.0 (R. S. Flower); 1 Ruby Red, 9.0 (S. Anderson); 5 Erin’s King, 9.0 CH. Gray); 8 Glenga.rive. 9.0 (4. Barry); li Close Fire, 9.0 (O. France); 9 Mariehau, 9.0 (C. Edwards) ; 2 Lady Restori, 9.0 (A. J. McFlynn). Time, lmin ssec, Winner trained by W. G. Anstis. The go*od field of fourteen went out to contest the Opunake Hack Scurry. Of these R üby Red, with £525 opposite his number, was backed down to a short price, Lady Ristori (£290) and Wee Sandy (£193), following n order <ff favouritism. From a fair despatch Wee Sandy and Shut Eye began best, and led Ruby Red into the straight. | In the run to the winning post, Wee g Sandy ran on to beat the fast-finish-ing All "Wind, with Shut Eye and Rmby Red next.

OMATA HACK, HURDLE RACE of 100 sovs., second 20 sovs., third 10 sovs. About 14 miles. 2 Fi. Fryer’s ch. m Miss Mickey, 5 years, 9.14 (M. Conway) 1 1 J. O’Neill’s b g Tuki, aged, 10.12 (R, Martin) 2 4 Mrs C. Roscoe’s b g Lord Farmbv. aged, 9.0 (R. .Tito) 3 started: 3 Eldenholm, 9.0 (E Kendall). Time, 3.4. Eldenholm finished third, but was disqualified. Wanner trained by J. Fryer.

Only four horses contested the Omata Hack Hurdles, and Tuki was £l5O better supported than Miss Mickey. The later went to the front from the word <l go,” and although she did not jump at all proficient, she had too much pace for her opponents. She approached the last jump with an eight-lengths lead, but her rider allowed her to, .slow down, and Tuki was alongside of her in the straght, but Miss Mickey eventually drew out to beat Tuki veiry easily. Ibis race should h? of much benefit to Miss Mickey. For missing a jump Eldenholm was disqualified for third place, and his .rider Kendall, had to. forfeit his riding fee* for haviim continued on in the race after this im cident.

STRATFORD HANDICAP (Open), of 125 sovs., second 20 sovs., third* 10 _ sovs. Six furlongs. 5 G. F. A!oore’s ch g Rereinoana, 4yrs, by Hallowmass—Bonnv Portland, 9.13 (J. Barry) 1 IA. Alexander’s ch g Gaillard, 3yrs, 10. G (.13. H. Morris) 2 2 C. Jackson’s hr g Awake, aged, 9.0 (H. Gray) 3

Also started: 0 Income, 31.6 (A. J MeFlymi); 5 Haigina, 10.13 (M. Conwa.y)j coupled with the winner; 4 Irapuka, 10.4 (C. France); 8 Stork, 9.9 (L. George) ; 3 Big Push, 9.7, carried 9.4 (R. S. Flower); 7 Hori, 9.0 carried 9.2 (R. Eager). Winner trained by O. Cox. The betting public wanted nothing but Gaillard (£785) for the Stratford Handicap, and he was naying less than level money to win. Awake counted on some support, but everything else was neglected. Awake began best, but Gailkird soon took charge, and led Hori, Awake and Irapuka into the straight. Over the last furlong Awake was hopelessly “pocketed,” and Gaillard stopping badly, the fast finishing Reremoana got np to win well from Gaillard, with Awake close un. Big Push was fourth. Time, 1.16 *2-5. NORTH TARANAKI HUNT CUP HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 170 sovs., including cup valued £2O, second 30 sovs., third 20 sovs. About 21 miles. 2 P. Johnson’s b g Te Toa, aged, by Red Rain—lona, 11.7 (J. R. Kaan) 1 5 John Sexton’s ch g Ah Fu, aged' 10.1 (H. MeSeveny) ’ 9 3 D. - R. Jackson’s ch g Aotearoa, aged, 10.12 (D. Jackson) ...... 3 Also started: 6 Oak Rose, 12.6 (C Bracken); 1 Mahia. 11.12 (R, Olive); Oiupoto, 10.13 (A. McDonald); 8 Kaforte. 10.5 (C. Mason): 9 Danilov, 10.0 (G. Edgecombe); 7 Uncle Dave, 10.0 IP- W ebby); 3 Rosemount, 10.0, carried 10.4 (J. Higgie), coupled with Aotearoa. W inner trained by owner. A. field of nine contested the Hunt Cup, and the event resulted in a good contest, four horses rising at the final obstacle almost in a line. When the totalisator closed Mahia (£590), Te Toa (’£49o). and Aotearoa (£360) each claimed good support. As he usually does, Te Toa went out as pacemaker, and followed by Onipoto, Mahia and Ah Fu he led to the stand l “double.” Going out of the straight Mahia went out after Te Toa, and this pair opened up a big lead on Aotearoa and Ah Fu. With a _ round to go it looked like Mahia. just beating Te Toa, hut Ah Fu and Aotearoa struggled on gamely. At the last jump Te Toa, Mahia, Ah Fu and Aotearoa rose almost together, and in the run to the winning post Te Toa, though tired, struggled "on to beat Ah Fu by a head, with Aotearoa

and Maliia a couple of lengths away. Uncle Dave fell at the jump at the quarter-mile post, and gave his rider (Webby) a bad fall. Time, 5.17.

W’A IHI HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sov.s.. second 20 sov.s., third 10 sovs. from stakes. Seven furlongs. 5 A. Grant's br g Sun shot, 4yrs. by Kilbrouey—Sunbird, 9.3 (L. G. Morris) i 1 G. Ryan’s b g Glengariff, ovrs, 9.3 (H. Cray) * ... 9 2 F. C. labor’s ch m Mountain Bell, 4yrs (A. J. McFlynn) 3

Also started: " 3 Carnbee, 10.5 (S. Anderson); 4 Interest, 9.5, carried 9.3 (J. Simpson) ; 7 Savoury, 9.8 (R. Martin) ; 8 Moeatea, 9.0 (C. France) ; 9 Lord Formby. 9.0 (R. Tito) ; 6 Taitaiata. 9.0 (C. Edwards).

Wanner trained by E. Murtagh. Glengariff was entrusted with £2OO more than Mountain Bell for the Waihi Hack, while Carnbee also counted on good support, but again bettors went astray, as the little fancied Sunshot, vigorously ridden bv L. Morris, just beat the favourite''. Mountain Bell got on her legs quickly, and led for a furlong, then Savoury took charge from Taitaiata and Glengariff. After turning into the straight Glengariff made his effort, and looked like winning till Sunshot cut him down with a great- run. Mountain Bell and Taitaiata were close up next Time, 1.30.

HUNTERS’ HACK FLAT RACE*, of 100 sovs., second 25 sovs., third 15 sovs. One and a quarter miles. 2 B. Brewer’s br m Lady Comet, - oyrs, by Day Comet—Lady Lila, 10.2 (H. Gray) 1 3 W'. A. Guy’s ch m Chetsforte, aged. 10.5 (L. G. Morris) 2 1 A. Alexander’s b m Haligan. 11.4 (B. H. Morris) " 3

Also* started: 5 Ruatara, 11.8 (E. Copestake); 4 Mamiu, 11.5 (G. 'Edgecombe) ; 7 Piro* Piro, 10.12 (S. Anderson) ; 0 Te Toa, 10.3 (H. Burt); .8 Dramatist, 10.0 (J. R l . Kaan); 9 Ceres. 10.0 (J. Dombroski). Winner trained by J. O’Neill. Haligan (£620) and Lady. Comet (£535), who had the services‘of Gray, were the only two that were seriously considered for the Hunters’ Handicap. W 7 hen the tapes rose Maunu was first to show out from Chesforte and Piro Pirn. Rounding into tne back stretch Piro Piro took charge from Chesforte' and Dramatist. Approaching the straight Lady Comet moved up, and when in a line for the winner post she joined Chesforte, and in a good Hnish Lady Comet just failed to beat Chesforte, with Haligan close up fourth. Time, 2.19.

UREINUI HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs., second 15 sovs., third 10 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 H. Ei. Card’s b g The Banker, 3 yrs, by Kilbroney-Bonville, 9.10 (J. Barry) ■/.. 1 2 A. Grant’s br g Te Kawa, aged, 11,4 (L. G. Mqrris) . 2 4 R. D. Chmie’s br g Wee Sandy, 9.0, carried 9.5 (J. R. Kaan) 3

« Al ®° started: 3 Sunny Vale 10.9 (H Gray); 5 Carnbee, 10.5 (S. Anderson); 8 Solferange, 9.13 (M; Conway); 8 111terest, 9.7 (T, Chapman); 9 Empire nvl liP d ™ ine ) ; 7 Mountain Oie, 9.0 (A. J. McFlynn). Winner trained by O. Cox.

Racing concluded with the Urenui Hack and The Banker (£900) was ina favourite from Te Kawa (£oo0) and Sunny Vale ((£450). WTien the tapes rose Solferange began quickly and led W r ee Sandy, Mountain O're and Te Kawa over the early stages. Solferange was .still in charge halfway up the straight, but Te Kawa here got through and looked a likely winner till The Banker dashed up with a fine run to wm well. W r ee Sandy tunning on well, was close up thmL

THE TWO-YEAR-OLD PARADE. Dimng the progress of the North laiaankr Hunt Club’s fixture a two.i ear-old parade was held, the voungWml Pr fS ng a COUple of igrteral of these came in for favourable sec.^ nt ' aiK l i wheil sea soned should seenie some stake money. After Mr. U Lon nor had put these young thorirthbredSi thixnigh some educational '\o-ik at the barrier the tapes were risen, but was a poor one. i° U Nassau—Lady Ristori hlb got her oft well, and attended by x x£ y Nassau—Glenapp mare he led to the straight. Both ran very wide, but were quickly straightened up und in the run to the post this pair showed most pace. *

FATAL INJURY. DEATH OF JOCKEY WEBBY

During the running of the Hunt Club Steeplechase at New Plymouth on Saturday, an accident occurred in which uncle Dave, ridden bv Percy Webby tell through the rail, which' was dislodged by another competitor, swino--l l ' B , 1); ' ( ; k a,, d striking the gelding, uncle Dave rolled on his rider, who received serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he died yesterday morning from haemorrhage of the brain. An inquest was opened last evening before Mr A. M. Mowlcm, when the evidence of two jockeys, Henry Vincent McSweeney, rider of Ah Fu, and Charles Bracken, rider of Oak Rose was taken. Dr Walker, medical superintendent at the hospital, stated that when Webby was admitted hi s condition was very grave, he was deeply unconscious, and indications were that he was suffering from severe concussion. There was no sign of fracture. During the night Webby *s condition grew worse, and he died at S o’clock yesterday morning. NORTH OTAGO HUNT MEETING. (BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION.) DUNEDIN, Aug. 30. The North Otago Hunt’s annual fixure was favoured with beautiful weather, and its popularity was reflected in the good attendance. The track was in good order, but a trifle on the hard side. The tote handled £13,275 10s, compared with £15,585 10s last year. Results; Hunters 7 Hurdle Handicap—Raconteur (Dawson) 1, Kilkee 2, Orange Bitters 3. Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2.55.Kennels Handicap—March Off (F. Voight) 1, All Style 2, Winkle 3. March Off won easily by four lengths; same distance separating second and third. Time, 1.15 4-5. Hunt Club Steeples—Sherlock (Dawson) 1, Cassells 2, Tsla Bank 3. Won by half a length, with Isla Bank 150 yards away. Time, 5.57 3-5. Jockey Club Handicap—King Sol (J. A. Beale) 1, Kerb 2, Wapping 3. King Sol won by two lengths from Kerb, who beat the fast-finishing Wapping by a length. Time, 1.30 3-5. Wingatui Trot Menember (O. Reed) 1, Laddie Linton 2, Cliffeton Chimes 3. Won by eight lengths. Time 3.31 1-5. Maiden Steeples—Fabriano (A. E. Ellis) 1, Persuader 2, Brown Wing 3. Won by 15 lengths. Time, 4.52.

Vauxhall Handicap King Sol (Beale) 1, Heather Lad 2, Royal Wink 3. Won by short neck. Time, 1.35 2-5. Hunters’ Flat —Fabriano (A. E. Ellis) 1, Cairnmuir 2, Orange Bitters 3. WOll by two lengths. -Time, 2.14 1-5. NEW ZEALANDERS IN AUSTRALIA. BY CABLE-PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT. SYDNEiY, Aug. 31. Amongst the several New Zealand starters at Canterbury Park Sentinella, which ran second to Broad Vegiia in the High-Weight- Handicap, was the only one placed.. GLOAMING SHAPING WELL. SYDNEY, Aug. 31. • The best gallop at Randwick oil Saturday morning was credited to Gloaming, who coverd a mile on the course proper in lmin 45rtec. He was never at his top, being assisted over the last sjx furlongs by Parody, whom he beat by two lengths in Imin lßlsec. SCRATCHED FOR EPSOM HANDICAP. „ ' , SYDNEY, Aug. 30. Pavr> has been scratched for the Epsom Handicap.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE ROYAL DESPATCH CASE.

The following notes were written on 21st August by the Sydney correspondent of the Christchurch Press:— The Royal Despatch case was considered by the A.J.C. Committee last week, but at the request of Trainer Jones, it was .adjourned until Thursday, 28th August. The case is still discussed on the tracks in the morning from all angles, and there does not appear to be one logical argument to support the disqualification. Trainers and owners alike think .the appeal should be upheld. Great interest is being taken in the doings of Ballymena on the Randwick track. He is sprinting as well as ever, despite a report that he was lame, and last week he beat Cawnpore comfortably over five furlongs, and he ran the last four furlongs hard held in 52sec. Cawnpore is a very sluggish customer, but Ballymena made him appear even more so. Ballymena does not look as if he has filled out so much as on the occasion of his last visit here, but he was physicked on Saturday, and on Tuesday morning he was given beneficial exercise, and this morning he was much too good for Killocra over seven furlongs.- The last-named has not done anything encouraging as yet. Ballymena was withdrawn from the Metropolitan Handicap yesterday, and it all depends on his showing in the weight-for-age events as to whether he will be. taken >.to Melbourne or not. He has not been backed for the big two miles race

Alfonso has had a terrible gruelling. Subsequent to-his, running in *a mile handicap, he developed acute influenza, and two days after the race his temperature was 103 degrees. He has picked up well in the past week, and on Tuesday morning he did useful work. This morning he was very and he was going much better than Cawnpore at -the end of four furlongs. Glentruin has been going nicely, and on Tuesday morning and again’ this morning worked .very satisfactorily. A six furlongs weight-for-age event' at Randwick on Bth September will probably include Glentruin, and it should be worth going a long way to see. Jones can arrange for his horses to be entered, subject to the approval of the committee. He is thinking seriously of returning Royal Despatch and Alfonso by the next boat to Wellington. Gloaming ,is doing everything asked of him on the track, and although lie has not yet beaten his. Randwick track records, he has been bowling along in a pleasing manner. On Tuesday morning he covered a-mile in lmin 48see, the last half being done at the rate of 13 se c to the furlong. With Parody for a. companion, this morning he ran seven furlongs in lmin 35se c very strongly Parody was dropped from the half-mile which was run in 53sec.

.1 he weight-for-age race on September 8 is the "Warwick Stakes of £IOOO with penalties and allowances. It was inaugurated last '• year, hut neither Beauford nor Gloaming started, and this year R. J. Mason.,said that Gloaming would not start till the A.J.C. Spring Meeting. The Melbourne horse, The Monk, would have to carry 10.0 as against Gloaming’s 9.13. Braehead, an exceptionally smart sprinter, would reeive 51b from Otaere, and Glentruin, whose special mission is probably this event, would have 9.2. Heroic, who carried all before him as a two-year-old. would have 9.0, while Bedonia would run a fast six furlongs with hut 7.11.