WORLD OF SPORT

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 23 January 1925, Page 3

WORLD OF SPORT

Jan. 20, 22, 24 —Wellington 14. C, Jan. 21, 22 —Foxton 14.0. Jan. 24 —Dargaville lt'.O. Jan. 28, 29 —Pahiatua 14. C. Jan. 29, 31 —Takapuna J.C. Feb. 4—Tapanui R.C. Feb. 4, s—Egmont 14. C.

WELLINGTON MEETING. SECOND DAY. RESULTS OF THE RACES. (.BY TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION, .) WELLINGTON, Jan. 22. The weather was hue lor the second day of the Wellington meeting, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled Lib,o4s 10s, compared with £44,308 10s on the same aay last year. Results: — ivlangaroa High-weight Handicap, li miles.—Steel bar (R. S. Bagby) 1. boiiena 2, Kalakaua 3. Also started: Equitable, Hyania, Otauru, Sayonara, Lady Waimangu. Won Uv a head, a lieau between second and third. Time, 2.10. January Welter Handicap, one mile. Quest {A. Reed) 1, imperial Spark 2, iresham S. Also start-eel: iarleton, Allinarimba, Martulia, Eool’s Paradise, Top Score, Kilceit, Tualnne, Sir Pam, PuKetci, Pink Rose. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.384. Nursery Handicap, five lurlongs. Gold Acre (W. bagby) 1, Victory J&oiul 2, Oreum 3. Also started: Shirley, Phantasy, Ada vale, Motion. Won by tour lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 59isec. Trial Plate, seven furlongs.—Gauntlet (14. Reed) 1, Carnot 2, Copper Nob 3 Also started: Daphne Bruce, Lady Gay, Peach Brandy, Sanctuary, Sot. tano, Flaming Ray West-broke. Won by a length, half a lengthy between second and third. Time 1.27. Wellington Racing Club Handicap, one mile and three furlongs. Listening Post (A. Reed) i, Suggestion 2, Mantua 3. Also started: Gold Light, Sunart, Bonetter, Deucalion, Landslide, Cleasanta, Pantler. Won by threequarters of a length, half a length between second and third, lime, d.lba. Douro Cup Handicap, one mile.—Pelham (J. O’Shea) 1, Eli Route 2, Carpentier 3. Also started: lanadees, Quiescent. Star Ranger, Clarinda Lady Joyce, Kilns, Hall Mark, Pronto, Subjection, Avonlea, Jubilance, l inohari, The Tank, Vindictive Ophir, bonny Gold, Goidspinner. Avon. by three-quarters of a length, halt a length between second and third. Time, 1.40. . Metropolitan Handicap, six furlongs. —Merit (W. H. Jones) 1, Grand Knight 2, Last- Crust 3. Also started. Peneus Pilliewinkie, Gaillard, Martian Miss, Snatcher, Orchid, Ilka. Won by a length, half a length between second and -third. Time, 1.104. Camp Handicap, six furlongs.—Rob (A. Didham) 1, Piquant 2, Blonde 3. Also started: Lip.sol, Gardenia, I'liiora. Agitato, Gamebag, Raiigimoana, Lady Evalina, Bonny Nurse. Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, 1.12. A. Heed was fined £2O for faiLing to fuLtil an engagement- on Matin Bell m the Dc-uro Cup. He rode Quiescent.

NOTES ON THE RACING. (Special to Star.) WELLINGTON, Jan. 22. Although the fields to-day were much smaller than on the opening day, the racing was very interesting. course wag again dry and fast. Ihe attendance, which was remarkyably larae, fully taxed the accommodation of "the large and impressive stands. Speculation was very brisk. . For the Mungaroa High AA eight Handicap Steel Bar was made a good favourite, but solid support tor Bonena made his dividend quite a, fair one. When the tapes lifted, Otaura set but as pacemaker, and, followed by Steel Bar, Kalakaua and Bonena, led to the home turn, where Steel Bar made his effort and looked a comfortable winner till Kalakaua and Bonena made late runs, and, ridden out, Steel Bar only heat Kalakaua, with Bonena a neck away third. A very useful lot went to the post tor the January Welter, and when betting ceased on the event Tuahine was a big favourite from Fool’s Paradise and Tarleton. When the field settled down, Fool’s Paradise, Puketoi, and Sir Pam were the leading division, and as the field steered for the straight. Fool’s Paradise was just in front of Puketoi, Tuahine, and Imperial Spark, but over the last furlong Quest finished fast to win easily from Imperial Spark and T re sham. Gold Acre was backed for the Nursery as if the event was all over, and it proved just as good as the betting indicated, for, jumping out well, Gold Acre was always in a leading position, and over the last couple of furlongs cleared right out from his opponents. Victory Bond again demonstrated that lie is useful and game, but fought out a game finish to beat Oreum and Adavale. , Several of the runners for the Trial Plate received good support, Sanctuary being actual favourite from Gauntlet and Westbroke. From a fair start Westbroke began best, but Flaming Ray soon took charge and led AVestbroko and Gauntlet to the straight. In the run home a good race took place, Roy Reed landing Gauntlet ,awinner by half a length, with heads between Carnot End Copper Nob. Goldlight was a pronounced favourite for the Wellington Handicap, with McKenzie’s pair, Sunart and Cleasanta, next in order of favouritism, while Landslide, Suggestion, and Listening Post also came in for good support. When the tapes rose the field moved off in line. Then Landslide took up the running from Mantua, Suggestion, Cleasanta. and Gold Light. As the field raced up the back. Landslide still lee! from Mantua', Bonnetter, and Cleasanta. There was little change till heads were turned for homo, at which stage Deucalion, with .a good run, tackled Landslide, only to he cut down by Listening Post, Mantua, and Suggestion. The last-named finished fast, and although he cut Mantua down, he had no chance with Listening Post, which won well from Suggestion, with Mantua and Deucalion next.

There was a pool of over five figures on the Douro Cup, for which event Pelham was a great favourite, while The Tank was the onlv other runner to reach four figures. When the tapes rose, Hall Mark was temporarily in front from Pelham. Then Tinohari rushed to the- lead, and at the six furlong post Tinohari was still leading from Bonnie Cold. Pelham. Hall Mark. Jubilance, and Pronto. Turning for home, Bonnie Cold was just in front of Tinohari and Pelham, but a little

later O’Shea called on Pelham and he soon opened a good lead, but over the timil stages Eu Route and, later, Carpentier, put in a good run, hut Pelham won comfortably, while Eli Route just beat Carpentier. The Metropolitan Handicap produced a good betting race, although Merit was a good favourite. Pencils, Gaillard, and Snatcher following in that order. From what appeared to be a good start. Orchid, Grand Knight, and Gaillard began smartly, and this trio led Merit on to the course proper. Over the last furlong a great race took place, condition giving Merit a slight advantage oyer Grand Knight, with Last -Crust and Peneus close' up. / Racing concluded with the Camp Hack Handicap, for which event Piquant was the public choire, with Lipsol, Blonde, and Finora backed as written. AA’hen the position could he picked lip, it was found that Rob and Finora were in charge from Piquant ail’d Blonde. Over the concluding stages Piquant challenged, but Rob hung on well to win, Piquant just beating Blonde.

FOXTON MEETING. SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. FOXTON, Jan. 22. The second day of the Foxton Racing Club’s meeting was held in fine weather, and attracted an increased attendance. The totalisator handled £20,485, against £13,540 on the second day last year, a total of £39,382 for the meeting. Blanche, rider of Probate in the WTiarangi Handicap, after being cautioned by the stipendiary stewards, was suspended for two months, and Rosewaine, rider of The Strand in the Wharangi Handicap, for striking Crown Gem with a whip, was fined £5. Results:

Piaka Hurdles Handicap, one mile and three-quarters.—Sling Camp 1, Good Mark 2, AVaimatoa 3. All started. "Won by a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, 3.18 2-5.

Whirokino Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Bevis 1, Mountain Bell 2, Gardant 3. Scratched: Awa. Won by a length, half a length between eecond and third. Time, 1.16 4-5. President’s Handicap, one mile and a distance. —Correspondent 1, Para 2, Santiago 3. Scratched: Irapuka. IVon ‘by half a length, three-quarters of a length between second and third. A good finish. Time, 1.56 2-5. -Motuiti Maiden Race, five furlongs and a half. —Charleston 1, Kvla 2, Awa 3. Scratched: Iclanoe. A good race and a close finish. Time, 1.10.' Carnarvon Hack "Welter Handicap, one mile and 110 yards.—Fillette 1, Idanoe 2, Dignity 3. Won by a short head, a length between second and third. Time, 1.50. Wharangi Handicap, six furlongs.— Crown Gem 1, Birkie 2, Some Red 3. All started. The winner came from the rear, and won by three-quarters of a length, a neck separating second and third. - Time, 1.19.

JRangiotu Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Cushat 1, Carnbee 2, Pleasure 3. All started. "Won by a nose, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.29 2-5. Moutoa Welter Handicap, seven furlongs.—Amber Tips 1, Helen Rufus 2, March On 3. Scratched: Royal GiftWon by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.29 2-5.

DAJ4GAVILLE! RACES. FIRST DAY. ___ < i DAI4GAVILLE, Jan. 22. The first day of the Dargaville Racing Club’s annual two-clay meeting opened in beautiful weather before a record attendance, including the Hon. J. G. Coates (Minister for PublicWorks), and who is patron of the club. The racing throughout proved interesting. The totalisator handled £9729. aganst £7Bll for the one day meeting last year. Results: Donald Finlayson Memorial Handicap, one mile.—-Lady Patience (Clements) 1, Passionate 2, Just Quietly 3. Also started: Scottish Knight, Kinkora, Lady Rewa, Opaloid. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.43 1-5. Maiden Handicap, six furlongs.— Waltzer (Chaplin) 1, Bay Dighton 2, Adornment 3. Also- started : Ronald, Orclius. Native Girl, Ivoko. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.17 3-5. Dargaville Cup, one mile and a quarter. —Right and Left (Goldfinch) 1. Far North, 2, Rosinante 3. Also started: Goklplane, Tresillian, Marble Glass, Piton. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 2:9 1-5. Settlers’ Handicap, five furlongs.— Scrap o’ Paper (S. Wall) 1, Miss Luculhis 2, Liglitwood 3.. ' Also- started : Glad Tidings, Miss Theory, Miss Bramble, Vengur, Adjure, Lady Diamond, Fire Light, Jumuna, Golden Glint. AVon by a length. Time, 1.3 4-5.

Railway Handicap, six furlongs.— Shebang (Goldfinch) 1, Just Quietly 2, Sleepy Sol 3. Scratched: Lady Patience, Piton. Time not telegraphed. AA r elter Handicap, one mile.— Daddy’s Girl (Preston) 1, Lady R-ewa 2, M'ahgoloire 3. Also started : Kinkora. Konaki, Opaloid. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.45 3-5. Awakino Stakes, six furlongs.— Passionate (Henderson) 1, Scottish Knight 2, Miss Luculhis 3. Also started: Scrap o’ Paper. Time, 1.16 1-5.

Hobson Handicap, six furlongs.Bay Dighton (McGregor) 1, Lord Loppy. 2. Native Girl 3. Also- started : Lady Patience, Quaestor, El stow. .AVon by two lengths. Time, 1.16 2-5.