EGMONT RACES.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 5 February 1925, Page 7

EGMONT RACES.

THE OPENING DAY.

CLOSE FINISHES GENERAL.

THE CONCLUDING RESULTS

The large number of patrons who vesterday attended the first day of the Egmont'Racing Club’s summer meeting witnessed the popular sport undei ideal conditions, for in every depart-, ment the aim of those promoting the meeting was achieved. The quality oi the -horses competing was good, the best riders were present, the fields in ail but one instance were large, and the finishes were, jn the majority of cases, usually close and exciting. A feature which contributed greatlj to the good racing was the excellent going, the caretaker (Mr. Morse) being congratulated hv owners and officials on the splendid condition of the track. There is no doubt that the care exercised by Mr. A. Morse was largely responsible for the fast times registered, the times in the Flying Handicap and the Egmont Cup being records for the track. In despatching the fields the starter (Mr. C. O’Connor) gave every satisfaction, he getting away some difficult fields in a manner that not have been improved on. In the judge’s box the decisions were promptly and accurately given by Mr *YV. P. TtnsseJl. with the minor exception that a number block indicating a fourth horse was wrongly inserted in the number post, thereby announcing a dead heat. The little inaccuracy, however, was quickly noticed by the judge himself, who turned the block, thereby indicating hjs original decision. To the handicapper, Mr. H. Covle, a word of praise is also due. the finishes of the. races being a -tribute to his work. The multitudinous duties falling oil the secretary (Mr. V. B. Stratton) and his staff were as usual capably carried out. At the totalisator the amounts invested were dealt with in a businesslike manner by Air. W. A. o’Callaghan and his staff, the total sum handled being £27,743, as .against £29,975 last year. 'The new appointments for coping with the traffic to and from the course: may he regarded as a splendid asset, to the club. Yesterday the entrance and exit by the two big gates, one in Fanthatn Street and the other in Waihi Road, giving access to the new parking area, were used for the first time, and the traffic, being capably controlled by the police under Sergeant Henry, and the borough inspector (Mr. L. Hunt) and Iris staff, there was no confusion whatever in the movements of cars. The two entrances allowed the cars from the north to use a totally different route and area in the parking grounds from the cars from the south, and the parking of the ears in lanes provided for the moving out of a car without interference to any other vehicle. The whole .scheme wqrked like clockwork, and js a distinct credit to those who were responsible for its innmniration.

Further details of the racing are as follow: NOLAN Cup, a handicap of 400 sovs. (including cup valued at 50 gns.); second horse to receive 60 sovs. and third horse 20 sovs. out of the stake. Eight and a half furlongs. 10 Mr. F. C. Faber’s cb.m. Mountain Bell, 4yns- (Mountain K night—Tinkler). 6.7, carr. 6.13,1 (H. Wiggins) 1 7 Mr. T. O’Donnell’s b.g. Troil us, 3yrs (Bisogne—A vena), 6.10 (L. Pine) ... 2 11 Mr. R. Barlow’s b.g. Valencia, aged (Solferino—Anitea), 8.0 (R.. Reed) 3 (Winner trained by W. F. Mantle, New Plymouth.) Also started: 4 Fillette, 8.7 (C. Cannont) ; 2 -Glengariff, 8.5 (J. O’Shea) ; 3 Passionate, -8.3 (H. Gray), 1 The Tank, 7.8 (J. Barry); 6 Bezau; 7.4 (M. McDonald) ; 5 Lusylvia, 7.1 (T. Tito) ; 12 Dignity, 7.0 (M. Gray)-; 13 Interest, 7-.0 (C. Ingram); 9 -Sansalino, 6.9, carr. 6.13 (T. Bound); 8 Close Fire. 6.7. carr. 6.8’ (D. Watts). The Tank,, Glengariff and Passionate were fairly evenly backed, but there was good money for Fillette. Backers did not give the winner much clmace. The start was delayed by Glengariff breaking the barrier, but eventually a good start was effected. Fillette, ■ Interest, Trail us wais the order out from the tapes, but going out of the straight Troilus took the lead from 'Fillette, Mountain Bell, Valencia and Lusylvia R'ouncl the back Troilus still led from Fillette, Mountain Bell, Lusylvia and Snnsalino. Turning into the straight Troilus maintained the lead, with Mountain Bell in second berth, Fillette third and Valencia fourth. Mountain Bell came uip to win by three parts of a length from Troilus, with Valencia si. frood .length, further back third and Fillette close no fourth. Time, 1.49.

WiIIARER OA. WELTER, a handicap of 250 siovs.; second horse to receive 40 so vs.. and third horse 15 sows, out of the stake: Minimum weight 8 stone. Eight and a half furlongs. 1 Mr. C. P. Nasli-’tsi b.g. Imperial Spark, syrs (Crown Imperial II —Electric Spark), 8.5 (R. Reed) I 2 Mr. H. E. Card’s b.g. The Banker. 3ynsi (Rilbroney—Bonville) 9.0 (J. Barry) t 3 Air. P. W. Scally’s b.g. Esthonaa, aged (Eilysian—Merania). 8.2 (L. M. Manson) t 4 Mr. R. A. McKenzie’s b.m. Clea santa, fivrs (All Black — Westella), 9.9 (M. McDonald) 3 (Winner trained, by F. Higgott, Otaki.) Also started: 6 Cold Steel, 9.13, carr. '9.8 (T. Edwards) ; 5 Mangawhero. 8.0 (L. Pine). . . In a good betting race Imperial Spark and The Banker were evenly backed with Esthonia and Clea®anta similarly backed, but carrying over a hundred tickets less than the two favourites. From a good start Imperial Spark was smartest out, followp diby Mangawhero and Elstlionia. Going out of the straight Mangawhero went to the front from Esthonia, Imperial Spark. The Banker, Cleasanta and Cold Steel. The same order was maintained round the back, but en,terin<T the etraisrht Esthonia was slightly in front of Mangawhero and Imperial Spark. In a great finish Imperial Spark got up to. win by a nose, with The Banker and Elstlionia a dead heat second and ■ Cleu'.suiita fourth two lengths further back. Time. 1.48 3-5 WATPAPA HACK FLAT, a handicap of 175 ‘sovs. ; second horse to receive 30 sovs.. and third horse 10 sovs. out of the stake. Minimum weight 7 ©tone. Seven furlongs. 1 Air. 11. P. F. Blundell’s b.g. Starshell, 3yrs (Battle Five— Silver Beacon), 7.11 (A. Pine) 1 4 Air. A. D. Lairig’s cli.m. Glarnbee. fiyr® (Campfire—Captain Webb mare), 7.5 (J. Barry) ... 2 10 Air. S. Spence’s br.g. Taitaiata, 4vrs (Lucuius —Avon Park), 7.4 (T. Edwards) 3 (Winner trained by G. W. : New, Heretaunga.)

Also started': -.5 Lipsol, 8.7 (11. Reed); 3 Sunny Vale, ,8.5 (H. Gray); 2 General Pryde, 8.3 (L. Manson) ; 8 Attractive, 7.7 Watts); 6 Blue Peter, 7.6 (J. Donrbroski) ; II Arsene Lupin, 7.2 (W. S. Bagby) ; 9 Mountain Ore ,7.2, carr. 6.11 (M. 'Gray) ; 7 Fire Brigade, 7.0 (R. Martin); 12 Uncle Dave, 7.0, carr. 6.9 (N. Trillo). Star,shell was installed favourite with Sunny Vale and General Pryde evenly backed, but carrying about 400, tickets-less than the favourite. When the field had settled down, after a good start, Starahell let! from Uncle Have, Blue Peter and Lipsol. Passing the half mile Starshell still led from Uncle Dave, Carnbee and Taitaia.ta. Rounding the home turn Starshell maintained his lead, and going on won comfortably by five lengths from Carnbee. with Taitaiata two tle.ns.ths away third and Fire Brigade fourth. Time, 1.28. ■ •

SECOND DAY.

CROWDS OF VISITOR'S. The weather for the. second day of the Egmont Racing 'Glub’-s summer meeting was again, beautifully fiue and the large .number of patron® in attendance was indicative of a- successful concluding day. As on the previous day the course was in excellent order.', The caretaker, Mr. A. Morse, rolled the track last 'night, and on .going over it this morning lie declared that it was- in perfect condition, the turf not having been, cut at all. 'Plie Ha vena Municipal Band Art 1 .9 again .present, and. under the eon- 1 duotorship of Lieut. H. -C. Aklerson Fox. patrons were again treated to a good 'programme of music. Their playing.-yesterday was a real'treat and something new for the (Hawerla course of recent years.

Details* of the oaring were as; follow: DKAIAWA HURDLES, a handicap of 20 sovs.'; second horse to receive 30 sovs.. and third horse 10 sows, out of .the stake. ©\rt»r flights, of hurdles about 3ft v 6in high. fine mile and a half. , 2 Mr. J. Hughes’.* hr.jn. Wench, 5 vr* (Spalpeen —Bate Sarto), 10.11 (H. 12. Ryder) 1 1 Mr. S. R. Hammonds’ b g. Puwhero,' aged (AH Red —Torpedo mare), 10.13 (A. W. McDonald) 2 4 Mr. J. L. Fogarty’s b.m. Gold Peak, -aged (Glen ulileir—-Lady Obligato), 9.5 ,(W. Ayres) .*• 3 (Winner trained by owner, Trentham.) Also started: 9 Eerie, 11.6 (A. B. Cole); 6 Bonny 'Rill, 10.10 (H. T. B. Gordon); 3 Equitable, 10.2 (W. Bowden) ; 8 Mountain'Gold, 9:0, carr. 9.35 (L. M. Manison) ; 5 Roaming, 9.0, carr. 9;3f (El. Oopesliake): 10 White Ranger, 9.0 (G . Edgecombe); 7 Ivyla, 9.0 (C. Oarmont). Pnwhero was installed favourite, carrying about 200 'more tickets than Wench. Bonny Rill and Gold Peak, however, were also in demand. When the tapes rose "Wench was first out, but Kylla, quickly took the lead from Equitable, Wench and Bonny Rill. Into the straight the first time Wench again took cliaige, with Kyi a second and Gold Peak third. Rbaming then moved up, and going out of the straight led from Wenoh, Bonny Rill, Gold Peak and White Ranger. Along the back stretch Roaming. Wench and White Ranger were together. Going out of the black stretch the order was Wench, Roaming, White Ranger, Bonny Rill arid Go-ltl Peak. Wench led into the .straight from Pu-.vhero, Roaming and Gold Peak. In the run home Wench maintained the lead and won comfortably by a length from Puwliero, with Gold Peak finishing fast and -getting as close as la head to the second . horse. Mountain Gold was fourth. Time, 2.45. .

W ABLATE HANDICAP, a handicap of 300 sovs. ; second horse to ‘receive 45 sovs., and third horse >ls iSbvs. out' of the'"Stake. "Six furlongs. 2 Mr. A. W. Budge’s cb.m. Pouma, aged (Campfire—Martingale), . 7.7 (M. Gray) 1 1 Mr. V. Riddiford’s b.m. Merit, 4 years (Diadumenos —Lady Marco). 7.13 (R. Reed) 2 3 Mr. G. F. Moore’si hr.f. Liady Be lit i nek, 3yrs (Absurd —Bonny Portland), 7.10 (J. Barry) 3 (‘Winner trained by J. Butler, Stratford.)

Also -started: 5 The Lamb, 7.4 (L. A. Pine); 4 Orchid, 7.3, carr. 7.42 (M. McDonald); 6 Wilderness, 6.7 (W. Jones). "Merit was in/stalled a good favourite, with Pouma, ‘the only other seriously considered. Merit was caught up in the tapes and Orchid was first out from The "Lamb, Poiimia and Lady. Bentnick. Past the half-mile post the same order was maintained, and Orchid led into- the straight from The Lamb and "Pouma. In "the run home Pouma went to ifhe front and wofi, -by two 'lengths; from Merit, with 'Lady Ben,tinck three parts of a length away third. The Lamb was fourth. Time,’..113. ’

MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, a ban-" cheap of 150 sovs. ; secoud horse to receive 25 sovs.. and third horse 10 sovs. out of the stake. /For "hordes that have neve?* won an advertised race at time of entry. Five furlongs 2 Mr. W. Pine’s b.m.. Bisogne. 4 yrs,(Bisioghe—Wesitelisi),’B.6 (L.

A. "Pine) - 1 6 Mr. J. ‘Gisserley’-s :‘br.g. No Response, 4yr*s (Lord Multifid— Applause)! 8.8 (J. 'Dombroski) 2 4 Mr. R. Bremer's h.c. Grand Lunin."' syrs fl.ord 'Lupin—

Fishniere), 8.6 (E. -Keesing) ... 3 (Winner trained by owner. Hawet;a.)-

Also started : 3 Captain \Cazeley., 8.8 (L. G. Norris); 8 Sea, View. 8.6 (O Edwards); 5- Monaghan, 8.6 (J. O’Shea); 7 All ’Wind. 8.6 (A. ritaimaWay) ; 1 Doylesrtono, 8:6 (S. Anderson) ; 10 Mine ora. 8.6, earn. 8.1 (N. Trillo); 9 Pouri Hoiho’, 8.6 (W. J, Ayres). , , . Doylestone avus the jKJpvdar eiioioe and carried 'about 150 tickets' more than Lisogne, but Gap.tain Giazeleys chances were considered to be almost euqal.lv as good as Lisogne’s. Lisogne hit "the front as soon, as t|ie tapes were skied, followed by 'Monaghan and Grand Lupin. When the field fietbled down the order was Lisogne, Grand Lupin, Monaghan, Captain, Gazeley and "Doylestone. Turning for home Lisogne was still in front, followed oy Grand Lupin, Doylestone and Captain Gaze ley. Lisogne then went away to win bv four lengths from No Response, Avitli. Grand Lupin. about two lengths further "hack third and Pouri Hoiho and Doylestone. close up. lime, 12?-. TONES’ STAKES, a handicap of 500 sovs. ; isecoml horse to receive 7o sovs., and third horse 25 sovs. out of the -.stake. One mile and a

onarter. 6 Mr. S. Tapp’s, eli.g. -Bright Day, .aged (Dav Comet —Lady Gwendolens) , 7.2 (W; iTones) • •••• .1 4 Mr. M. E. 4 Card’s b.g. The Banker. 3yrs iKilbroney—Bonville), 7.2 (G. Ingram) 21 Mr. Ernest Alison’s hr.g. Landslide, aged gfanee), 7.7 (W. Bagby) 3

(Winner trained hy F. J. Lutchen, Fraokton Junction.) .... ■ Also tsitarted: 2. Quest, 8.6 (R. aid); 6 ■Gunshot, 6.12, carr. 7,1 (H. Wiggins). Landslide carried over 400 tickets more ‘than Quest and Cleasaota, but there was good money for The -Banker. The winner -was the outsider of the field. -From the start Bright Day was •first >oiit, ' but '.passing the stand the first time round the order was Landslide, (Bright Day, The Banker, Cleasanta. Quest -and Sunshot. Going into the back turn Landslide still led, followed hy Bright Day, The Banker, Gleasanta, Quest and Sunshot. There was no alteration, at the six furlong post, but Landslide increased his lead. At the four furlong post Sunshot went up to fourth place. At the turn, for home Landslide was just ahead of Bright Day and The Banker, with the rest of the field ini Rue ribse behind. The Banker led. down the straight, but as the field, neared the post Bright Day came through; nicely and wont by a length from. The Blanker, with Landslide half a length away third and Sunshot fourth. Time, ,2.71. MEREMERE HACK FLAT, a haridi- - cap of 175, sovs.; second horse to- receive 30 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. out of the stake. 2 Mr. A. Wilson’s gr.g. Bevis, 4 , yrs (Elysian—Jean D’Arc), 8.4 (H. Gray) 1 7 Mr. A. W. Prangley’s b.g. General Pryde, syr:s> (General Latour —Peggy Pryde), 8.1 (L. Manson) .; 2 11 Mr. L.' G. Paul’s eli.g. Attractive, 4yrs (Absurd —Finery),* 7.5 (D. Watts) 3 (Winner trained by H. C. McPlice, Te Aroha.) i Also started: 1 Starshell, 8.9 (R. ’Reed); 4 Rehutai, 8.9 (L. Edwards); 8 Lipsol,, 8.7 (M. McDonald); 6 Sunny ’Vale, 8.3, carr. 8.4) (L. G. Morris); •13 Bonogne, 7.12, carr. 7.-7 (H. Wiggins) ; 3 Troifus, 7.9 (L. A. Pine); 5 Empire Camp,- 7.5, carr. 7.0 (M. Gray); 9 Blue Peter, 7.4 (J. Dombroski); 10 Interest. 7.2 (C. Ingram); 12 Mountain Ore, 7.0 (W., Jones); 14 Ellah. 710 (N. Trillo). Starshell was. made a, hot favourite with Bevis and Troilus, the- only others seriously considered. Bevis was first out', .from Lipsol, Empire Camp, General. Pryde and Starshell. Bevis. led into the straight from Lipsol,.and Blue Peter, and" increasing flic lead, won" by two lengths from General P.ryde with Attractive a, nose aivay tin-id, and Starshell dose up fourth. Time, 1.14 2-5. MORMANBY WELTER, a handicap of 225 sovs. ; second horse to receive 35 sovs., and, third horse 15 sovs.-' out of .the stake. Minimum weight Bst. ‘ Seven furlongs.

2 Mr. C. P'. Nash’si brig: Imperial Spark, oyrs (Crown Imperial 11—'Electric /Spark), 9.2 (R. J Reed) 1 5 Mr. E. C. Eaber’s ch.m. Mountain Bell, 4yrs (Mountain Kriighit —Tinkler), 8.0 (H. Wiggins) 2 3 Mr. G. Tremlett’s br.g. Irapuka, aged (Our King—lranui), 9.0 (B. Rosen) 3 (Winner traineiKbv F. Higgott, Otaki.) Also started: 1 Esthonia, 8.6 (L. M. Manson); 7 Black Cruiser, 8.2 (J. Dombroski); 8 Euchre, 8.2 (S. 'Anderson); 9 Mangawhero, 8.0 (L. A. Pine); 10 Maunu, 8.0, carr. 7.9 (N. Trillo); 6 Bezan, 8.0 (W. S. Bagby); 8 Malatour, 8.0 (E. Keesing).

In a good betting race Esthonia was installed favourite. v Malatour was first to show out, followed by Mangawhero, Imperial Spark, Mountain Bell and Bezan. At the half-mile post Bezan was leading. Round the bend into and Esthonia. Round the bend into

the straight the order was Iripuka, Mangawhero, Mountain Bell and Bezan. Mountain Bell went ,to the front in the straight. but Iruoerial Spark came -with a late run and beat Mountain Bell by three parts of a length, with Irapuka a length and a half away third. Maunii was left at the post and chased the, field. Time, 1.281-5. ' > " ELEICTRITC HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. ; second horse to receive 25 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. out "of The stake. For two and three-year-olds. Five furlongs. 4 Solferange ,y 1 1 Nancy Lee ~ 2 5 Lucernal ...5 3 Won by a neck. Time 1-1 2-stlis.