SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 4 September 1924, Page 6

SPORTING.

MARTON WAGES. (liV TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION.) MARTON. Sept, 3. Perfect weather prevailed to-day for the Marton races. There was a big attendance and the totalisator handled £20,232, against £19,151 last year. Results : Trial Plate, five furlongs.—Purseproud (R. J. Mackie) I, AVestbroke 2, Azecta 3. Scratched: Ruby Rted, Miss Odille, Raka, Brushwood Boy, Pratique, Kyla, Weeta, Awa, Won by three lengths, three-quarters of a length between’' second and third. Time, 1.5. Hurdles Handicap, one mile and a half.—Brigadier Bill (L. G. Morris) 1, Alaric 2, Landbird 3. Scratched: Crowhurst, Miss Mickey, Elothenes. Pourihoiho. Won by a neck, a length between second and third. Time, 2.57 2-5. Spring Hack Handicap, 81 fulongs. ' -Tanadees (F. Reed) 1. Mountain Signal 2, Dominant 3. All started. Won by a neck, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.57. Marton Handicap, one and a quarter miles,.—Arch Salute (O. France) 1, Diamond Ring 2, Black' Cruiser 3. All started. Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.18. Hack Steeplechase, two and a half miles.—Blue Hall (H, Burt) 1, Bonibrook 2, Mahia 3. Gamecock ran off and Gnanaco fell, G. Young sustainnig a slightly strained neck. Silk Rem fell, bringing down Price,' hut there were no casualties. Won iby four lengths, eight lengths between second and third. Time, 5.26 3-5. Electric Hack Handicap, six fur- *? 1 n » s - Dangle (Watts) 1, Muscari 2, Ilka 3 Scratched : Kuhio, Lady Riston Westbroke, Heron. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Railway Handicap, six furlongs Avola. (L A Pine) 1, Counter Attack 2, Quest 3 Scratched: Clandhu. Won length, a. length : between second and third. Time, 1.19 Tutaenui; Welter Handicap, seven furlongs.-—Atapo (C. Carmont) 1, Lady Joyce 2 Shining Armour 3. Scratched : Mount am Signal, Strongholt Fiery Lad Elothenes. Won by a. length and a half, half a length between second and third. Time 135 _ Easton was severely reprimanded'for Hurdles! d ln& ° f Alanc in the Hack

NOTES ON THE RACINGh' (By Telegraph from Maecenas.) WANGANUI, Sept. *3. I lie Marton. Jockey Gun were favoured with ideal climatic conditions for their spring meeting, which was held to-day. The course was in good order, but somewhat dead after recent rains, the attendance was large for this season of the year, but speculation *■ was not quite as brisk as one would expect. Racing opened with the Trial Handicap, for which event Slump (£365) was a big favourite. The next in order of the betting were: Purseproud (£150) and- Bonogue- From -a fair send-off Tutankhamen was the first to move, but Purseproud soon took chaise and followed by AVestbrokef Azecta’ lutankhamen and Kanaka led into the straight. In the run home Purseproud easily held his lead, to beat Westbroke easily, with Azecta aiid Kanaka next Brigadier Bill. (£515), Demand , and Alaric (about £390 each) were the best supported for the' Hack Hurdles. When the tapes rose Landbird and Suspicion took up the role of pacemakers and led Brigadier Bill over most of the journey. furlongs, from home Brigadier Bill got to the front, but wiis very lucky to beat Alaric, which was not well handled. Landbird and Crown Coin did the best of the other runners. For the Spring Hack Mountain Signal was made a very big favourite, and, patiently ridden, may have beaten Tanadees, for after holding off four or five challengers Mountain Signal was headed by Tanadees over the last couple of chains. Dominant finished on • place, and Opa was an indifferent fourth.

Diamond Ring (£590) was a better favourite than the seasoned Arch Salute (£slo)^for the Marton Handicap. Correspondent, too, with £390 counted on plenty of support. From a capital start Megan was first to break the line, and followed by Black Cruiser, Diamond Ring, L’Amour, and Cleasanta led past the stand. Half a mile from home Megan was just in front of L’Amour and Black Cruiser. 'A little further on L’Amour took charge, but at the home turn Diamond Ring was on terms. Once in the straight Diamond Ring went to the front, but Arch Salute immediately challenged, and getting the best of a short struggle won well. Black Cruiser finished, on well to beat L’Amour for third place. Stork “tailed off” in the early stages, but finished well in fifth place.

Guanaco Avas installed a good favourite for the ' Hack Steeplechase, but fell after going a few furlongs, while Gamecock, Oneroa Bonibrook, Mahia, and Ringi comprised the leading division passing the stand, then Ringi and Bonibrook took* up leading positions, but five furlongs from home Blue Hall headed Bonibrook, and making no mistakes thereafter, won all out from Bonibrook by a couple of lengths, with Mahia a good thud, and Ringi 100 yards off fourth During the running Whizz Bang broke a fetlock, and Price and Silk Rein fell.

Ilka (£/20; was a nrunounced favour* the Electric, Fools’ Paradise (£410) and Dangle (£285) following in order or favouritiem. From a poor r rushed to the front and, followed by Troilus, Ilka and Lucrative, led into the straight. In the run over the last furlong Dangle ran on well and won easily from' Moscari, which finished fast and cut Ilka andr?Lucrative out of second place.

Ladv Bentinck (£800) was an “even money’’ favourite,for the Railway. Of the other starters Startle (£425) and Prince Abbey (£380) were- the best _■ i p When the tapes rose> Ladv Bentinck began well, and led Quest, Prince Abbey and Startle over half mile. Two furlongs from home Avola moved up fast and had the race won turning for home. After going back some lengths, Quest came again, while Counter Attack also finished fast, the last-named just beating Quest for second place. Bumptious ran fourth. lhe racing concluded with the Tutaenui Welteir, for which Mountain Bell and Lady .Joyce were evenly supported. Atapo and Lady Joyce were always in the front, and after a good race Atapo finished on best to win by a couple of lengths, while Shining Armour was a. good third just clear of Koanau.

WANGANUI MEETING

WEIGHTS FOR FIRST DAY

• _ BULLS, Sent, 3. lhe Wanganui Jockey Club’s weights are:—

Putiki Handicap, one mile and 110 yards.—Tanadees 9.3, Whetunui 8.12.

llie Banker, Ivuhio, Mountain Signal 8.5, Muscari 8.4, Rubv Ring 7.i0, Opa., Sunsliot 7.9, Sir Pam 7.8. La Revel G engariff, Strongholt 7.5. Master Black / .4, Gluement 7.3, Interest 7.2, Haligan, Taitaiata, Moetoa, Mountain Bell, Logic 7.0.

Okelm Hurdle Handicap, one mile and three-quarters.—Alaric 11.3, Omar Im, Alteration 10.13, Exnlorer. 10.11, Savoury 10.0,_ Demand, Miss Mickey ’ -lime J. i. Birkenella,, Suspicion, ietaln, Crown Coin, Yelociform, Mamatere 9.0. Jumpeis h lat Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Comical 11.8, Alaric 10.6, Brigadier Bill iO.o, Hyrax 9.10, Miss Mickey, Manga- \\ hero 9.8, The Curragh, Bojnibrooik J.o, Exnlorer, Ruatara 9.3, Empyrean, Birkenella 9.0. Durie Hack Handicap, six furlongs. Dumb, Te Kawa 9.5, Rehutai 9 0, AYhetumn, Deluge 8.12, Barn Owl, Dangle 8.9, Sunny Vale 8.7, The Banker 8.6, Muscari 8.5, Chairman 8.4, Quiescent 8.3, Ma Bouglial 8.2, Fool’s Paradise 8.1, Carnbee 8.0, Alabama, Loyal Maid 7.13, Ilia 7.12, Solferange 7.11, Kilcat, Siaosi 7.10, Roburite i . 9, Boil Marche 7.5, Waetea., Pillage,' Troilus 7.4, Interest 7.3, Lucrative 7.2, Bonogue, • Pinon, Esquimaux, Ruby Red, Silver Shadow, Pentre Lass, Slump, Imposter, Empire Camp, Bon Homme, Kairaka, Lady Ristori 7.0. Marangai Handicap, one mile and 110 yards.—lncome 9.7, Alfort 8.10, Enthusiasm 8.12, Arch Salute 8.11. Winning Hit, Duo 8.9, Halgina 8.7' Sunart 8.6, Musketoon 8.4, Comical 8.1, Cold Steel 8.0, L’Amour, Quest 7.12, Avola, Stork, Diamond Ring 7.11, Irapuka 7.10, Yoma 7.9, Bumptious 7.8, Sir Burnett 7.6, Helen R.ufus, Fleeting 7.4, Happy Days, Tussore 7.2, Black Cruiser, Refrigeration 7.0, Snatcher, Omahu 6.12, Askari 6.11, Equitable 6.10, Thunderclap 6.10, Kuhio, Mpuntain jSignal, Crown Gem, Sycorax 6.7. Flying Handicap, s ix furlongs. tional 10.0, Halgina 8.12, Hipo 8.11, King Merv, Civility 8.7, Soliform 8.5, Reremoana 8.2, Avola 7.13, Quest 7.12, Prince Abbey, Sir Burnett, Royal Dive/, ce 7.10,. Lady Bentinek 7.7, Tje Kawa 7.6, Merry Jest 7.4, Startle 7.3, Deluge 6.13, Awake 6.10, Avonlea. Kuhio 6.7.

HORSES IN AUSTRALIA. A TEAM RETURNING. CABLB—PBEBB ABROCIATTON—eOPYBIGH? SYDNEY, Sept. 3. , McCombs sends The Cheat, ‘Forgery and Geranial back to New Zealand by Friday’s steamer, the horses having contracted pneumonia. The, Cheat was in a had way, but has now recovered. Sunny ‘Loch, another member of the team, remains for a time, though his form while here has been much below that expected.