WORLD OF SPORT

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 13 February 1925, Page 3

WORLD OF SPORT

NEW PLYMOUTH I!ALIYS. SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY. STORK WINS CUr. QUEST THE FLYING. Beautiful weather favoured the first day of the Taranaki Jockey Club’s autumn meeting, and consequently with an attractive programme of races there was a large attendance of patrons. The track was on the hard side owing to the recent dry spell, but nevertheless it was in excellent order. The totalizator handled £27,5 fO 10s, as against £28,346 10s last year, a decrease of £776. . The arrangements for the gathering were admirable, all the officials working together in a manner which ensured the success of the fixture'. r I he secretary (Mr E. P. AA ebster) had the clerical work well in hand, and the starter (Mr C. O’Connor) got his fields away well. Mr AV. P. Russell as judge hoisted -the numbers promptly and correctly. Throughout the day the racing was of a high order, and finishes generally were close. The Cup race drew an exceptionally good field, and provided a wonderful betting race, there being only a few pounds between the totals of the amounts invested on the first five horses in public favour. The finish, too. was an exceptionally good one, although Stork finally won fairly comfortably. Proceedings were considerably enlivened with, a bright programme of music provided by the First Battalion Taranaki Regimental Band. Details of the racing are as follow : WAITARA HURDLES HANDICAP, of 226 sovs.; second horse to receive 46 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stakes. About one mile and three-quarters. 6 Mrs T. Anderson’s blk.g. White Ranger, aged (Foremost — Brushalis), 9.0, carr. 9.3 (A. McDonald) 1 1 Mr .T. Hughes’ br.m. Wench, 6vrs (Spalpeen—Kate Sarto)., 11.6 (H. Ryder) 2 3 Mr P. .Johnson’s br.g. Mountain Gold, aged. 9.0, carr. 9.3 J (C. Mason) >3 Also started: 2 Bonny Rill 10.8 (H. Gordon), 4 Savory 9.9. (H. Burt).

(Winner trained by owner, Stratford.)

Wench was made a hot favourite, and carried nearly half the money on the machine. Wench lost a couple of lengths in leaving the barrier, the order over the first fence was White Ranger, with Bonny Rill and Savory together and Wench next. At the High School bend White Ranger was leading from Mountain Gold, Bonny Rill, Wench and Savory. In the straight White Ranger still led from Mountain Gold, Wench and Bonny Rill. Going out of the straight Wench ran into second berth, and along the back White Ranger continued to lead from Wench, Savory and Bonny Rill. Entering the straight White Ranger was well clear from Wench, Mountain Gold and Bonny Rill, and going on won by a length and a half from Wench, with Mountain Gold half a length, away third, and Bonny Rill fourth. Time, 3.12 2-5. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 225 sovs; second horse to receive 45 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stakes. For two and three-vear-olds. Five furlongs. 1 Air N. King’s br.c. Oration, 2.vrs (Cieeroi —Elsie Hart), 8.4 (H. G ray) 1 2 Mr H. L. Russell’s b.g. Siaosi, 3yrs (Klysinn—Civilisation), 9.8 (R. Reed) 2 4 Air C. FT. Washer’s b.g; Shut Eye, 3yrs. 8.5. carr. 8.0 (,T. Dombroski) 3 Also started: 3 Nancy Lee 9.4 (B. IT. Aforris), R. Roburitc 8.5 (Goldfinch), 6 Lncernal 7.9 (J. Barrv). 7 Royal Mint 7.0 (L. A. Pine), 8 Ron Don 7.0. carr. 7.21 (R. Martin). (Winner trained, by E. George. New Plymouth.) Oration was made a hot favourite, with Siaosi carrying a little over half the money invested on the first choice. From the harrier Oration was first out. and when the field settled down led from Shut Eve, Nancy Lee and Siaosi. The same order was maintained round to the straight, but in the run home Shut Eye ran wide. Siaosi running into second herth, and finished half a length behind Oration. Shut Eye was two lengths back third, and Lucernal fourth. Bon Don was left at the barrier. and chased the field. Time, 1.1. FLYING HANDICAP, of 400 sovs: second horse to receive 80 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. 6Mr V. Riddiford’s br.g. Quest, 6vrs (Martian —Trichas), 8.6 (B. H. Morris) 1 4 Mr John Paterson’s br.g. Pelham, 4yrs (Turnham —Pell), 7.8 (W. Bagby) 2 3 Air H. L. Russell’s br.m. Civility, 4yrs, 8.4 (M. McCarthy) 3

Also started: 1 Rational 9.4 (H. Gray), 7 Avola 7.12 (L. A. Pine), 2 Lady Bentinck 7.9_ (J. Barry), 5 The Lamb 7.1, carr. 7.5 (It. J. Flower). (Winner trained by S. Reid, Trentham) Hipo, Pouma and Nancy Lee were withdrawn, and Rational was installed a good favourite, with Lady Bentinck and Civility well backed. Lady Bentiinck was first out, followed by Civility, Rational and The Lamb. At the five furlongs Rational had gone into second place ,aml there was no further change until the field entered the straight, Lady Bentinck being there followed by Rational and Avola in that order. In a great finish Quest finished fast on the outside, and obtained the verdict by a length from Pelham, with Civility half a head away third, and Rational fourth. Time, 1.14. MOTUROA ELECTRIC (Hack), of 150 so vs *, second horse 30 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs. 10 Mr D. Campbell’s br.g. Uncle Dave, aged (Maniopoto —Kawahaka mare), 8.0 (E. Stanway) ... 1 T Air D. Sisnrich’s br.g. All Nlind, syrs (All Red—East Wind), 8.0 (H. K. Alexander) 2 3 Messrs B. and A. Cleiand’s br.g. Master Lucerne. 4yrs, 8.0. (Goldfinch) >3

Also started : 9 Pouri Hoiho 8.0. (AY. Bagbv), ‘1 Sovena 8.0 (L. A. Pine), 6 Herculean 8.0 (McCarthy), 5 Roburant 8.0 (J. Barry), 4 Insurance 8.0, carr. 8.1 (L. Alan son). 2 Quill-fire 8.0 tR Reed), 1 Nastori 8.0 (H. Gray), Jl Lady Eastelle (G. Edgecombe). (Winner trained by A. C. McDonell, Normanby.)

Nastori was made favourite, but Quillfire and Sovena were well backed. When the tapes rose Pouri Hoiho and Lady Eastolle were left. Alnster Lucerne and Sovena were first to show out, and when the field settled down this pair led from Uncle Dave, All Wind and Quillfire. Entering _ the straight Master Lucerne and Uncle Dave were together in front of Sovena, Nastori and All Wind. Uncle Dave went on to win by a length and a ball from All AVind. with Master Lucerne half a length away third and Quillfire fourth. Nastori. the favourite, was fifth. Time, 1.8. Alexander, the rider of All Wind, was lined £1 for cutting his mount with his spurs. TARANAKI CUP HANDICAP, of 909 sovs. (a cup, valued at 100 sovs. and 800 sovs. in specie); second horse to receive 160 sovs., and third horse 80 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a half. 2 Mr. N. King’s b.h. Stork, aged (Hallowmas—White Crane). 7.12 (H. Gray) 1 H Mr. F. Earl’s b.g. Spooney. 4.vrs (Niassan —Cooing), 7.1, carr. 7.24 (AY. Bagby) 2 7 Air. H. E. Card's b.g. The Banker, 3yrs, 7.1 (D. Watts) ... 3

Also started: 5 Surveyor <R. MeTavisih), 3 Mtiraahi 8.7 (J. Barry). 4 Landslide 7.11 (R. Reed), 1 Town Bank 7.1 (AY. Jones). 8 Malatour 6.7 (T. Tito). (Winner trained by E. George, New Plymouth.)

Pelham, bracketed with Surveyor, was the only withdrawal, leaving a field of eight to contest the big event. The betting was remarkably even, Town Blank, Stork. Aluraahi, Landslide and Surveyor all carrying between 600 and 700 tickets. Landslide was first out front Surveyor, Malatour, The Banker and Spootiey, but round the High School bend Landslide led Malatour, followed by The Banker, Surveyor, Spooney, Stork,. Town Bank and Mur&a-hi. Past the stand Alai afour was in the lead just ahead of Lnad slide. Going across the top Landslide fust led .Malatour. followed by Spooney, The Banker, Surveyor, Town Bank and Stork. At the mile and a. half post Landslide led Alalatour and Surveyor, with Alnraahi moving up, hut at the High School bend the positions had altered materially. Surveyor leading Stork, The Banker. Mnraahi and Spooney. Surveyor led into the straight, but Stork came up fo win comfortably by two and a. half lengths from Spooneywhich just gut up in time to beat The Banker by half a. head. Surveyor was close up fourth, Muraahi was fifth and Town Bank sixth. Time, 2.34 2-5.

O'KATO HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. ; second horse- to receive 40 sovs., and third horse 20 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and 100yds. 3 Mr. T. O’Donnell’si b.g. Troilus,

3yrs (Bisogne—Avena, 7.12 (L. A. Pine) 1 2 Mr. F. C. Faber’s ch.m. Mountain Bell. 4yrs (Mountain-Knight—-Tinkler), 9.0 (H. Cray) 2 1 Mr. R. Barlow’s b.g. Valencia, aged, 8.12 (R 1 . Reed) 3

Also started; 4 Fire Brigade 7.12 (R. Martin), 5 Taitaiata 7.12, carr. 7.7 (Edwards). 7 Interest 7.7. carr. 7.2 (Ingram), 6 Closefire <.5 (A\ . Jones).

(Winner trained by AA 7 . Pine, Hawera.) Valencia carried about 1.00 tickets more than Mountain. Bell, which in turn carried about 100 tickets more than! Troilus. Troilus was first out and led past the stnad from Fire Bi t gntle. Round the top Troilus ami Taitaiata were together in front, followed by Alountain Bell, Interest, Valencia, and Closefire. At the High School bend Taitaiata- had a slight advantage of Troilus, with Mountain Bell, Valencia; and Interest following. Mountain, Bell led into the straight. with Troilus, Valehoia. and Taitaiata following iMi that order, but Troilus. came through to beat Alountain Bell by half a length, with Valencia one and a half lengths away third and Taitaiata fourth. Closefire was fifth. Time. 1.48 2-5.

AITMI WELTER. HANDICAP, of 250 sovs.; . second horse 59 sovs., and third horse 25 sovs. from, the stakes. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. James Paterson’si b.m. Uralla, 4yrs (Piedmont — jPersionello) 8.2 (R. AW Alc-Tavish) I 2 Air. C. P. Nash’s br.g. Imperial Spark, syrs (Crown Imperial II —Electric Spark), 9.9 (R. Reed) , 2 1 Air. J. W. Anderton s eh.g. Passionate, aged 8.5 (H. Gray) 3

Also started: 5 irapuka 9.7 (R Mackie), 3 Estlioiiia 8.5 (L. Ma-nsoni 3 (Alaunu 8.0. carr. 8.41 (B. H Morris). (AA r inner trained by W. H. Patterson ■ Ellerslie.)

Ural la’s chances were only slightly better favoured than those of Imperial Spark, Esthonia with about 20;) tickets less being next in demand. U rail a was first out from Mauno, Irapuka, Imperial Spark and E&thonia. Along the back the order was Ural la, Mauuu, Esthonia, Imperial Spark, Irapuka and Passionate. Racing for the turn, Uralla stil led with Esthonia in second berth, Imperial Spark third and Maunu fourth. Uralla led into the straight, and going on won by a necK from Imperial Spark, with Passionate three-parts of a length away .third and Maunu fourth. Time, 1.27 2-5.

TIMARU HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. ; second horse to receive 40 sovs., and third horse 20 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 1 Mrs. W. Graham’s b.g. Rafa, 5 yi s' (Potoa —Chime), 9.2 (H. G ray) 1 3 Mr. EC E. Short’s b.g. Wilderness, syr.s (Signor—Civilisation), 8.6 (R. R'eed) 2 4 Mr. A. W. Pranglev’s b.g. General Pryde, syrs, 8.4 (L. ( Mauson) 3

Also started: 2 Starshell 8.8 (L. A. Pine), 7 Rehutui 8.6 (Edwards), o Cam,bee 7.9 (.7, Barry), 8 Blue Peter 7.2 (]>. Watts), 6 Empire Camp 7.2 (W. Jones), 10 Mountain Ore 7.0 (T. Tito), 9 Wee Sandy 7.0, carr. 7.16 (R Marti li).

(Winner trained by E. George New Plymouth.)

Rafa, was installed 'favourite, but carried only about. ..100 tickets more than Starshell and Wilderness, Genehil Pryde was. the only other seriously considered. When- the barrier rosei Rafa was first out from Starshell, General Pryde and Wilderness, with Riehutai last. When the field settled down Rafa still led from Genera! Pryde. Starshell, Wilderness. Wee Sandy and Blue Peter. At the High School bend tire order was Rafa, General Pryde, Starshell, Relmt a.i, Wilderness and Wee Sandy. Entering the straight Rafa led General Pryde, Wildemes-s, Starshell and Rehutai, and going on Wafa won comfortably by two; lengths from the fast finishing Wilderness, which was two lengths

ahead of the third liorse, General Prvde. Blue Peter was fourth, tHaishell was fifth ami Empire Camp was sixth. Time, 1.14 3-5. RACING AT DUNEDIN. FIRST DAY. UIV rnKGRAPH —I’itKSS ASSOCIATIONDUNEBIN, Feb. 12. 'Hie first day of the Dunedin Jockey Chill’s Cup meeting was held to-day in line weather and helore a large attendance. The track was hard ami last, l'lie total isa tor handled £32,226 10s, compared with £28,736 lOs on the first dav last vear. Results:

Hurdles Handicap, one mile and three-quarters. —Cairnmuir (Dawson) L, Soldier’s Pride 2, Londonderry 3. Also started: Frenchman, Camel Amble, Ha. conteur.Ngarata, Ellesmere. AYon by six lengths, the same distance between second and third. Ngarata and Camel Amble fell. Time, 3.21.

Trie] Stakes, seven furlongs.—Comic Song (Metcalf) 1, Pehcr’2, Armchair 3. Also started: Fairy Herald, April Showers, Papier, Nope. Won by eight lengths, halt* a length between second and third. Time, L. 28 2-5.

Publicans’ Handicap, six furlongs.— Gernnial (Didham) 1, Eaton Bells 2, Ravenna 3. Also started: Listening Post, Dancing Days, AAinkie's Best, Monoxide, Bella Lake, Fulmar. * AYon by a length, a length bewteen second and third. Time, 1.15 2-5. President’s Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Barmaid (Eastwood) 1, Obligio 2, Fresco 3.* Also started: Jubilant, Hungry Hill, Te Anau Lad, Solway, Roman Archer. Won by three parts ol' a length, a head between second and third. Time, 2.8. Dunedin Cup, one mile and a half. — Pilliewinkie (Jones) 1, Red AA’ink 2, Limelight 3. Also started : Deucalion, Count Cavonr, Baldowa, Mountain Lion, Footfall, Star Ranger. AA 7 on hj a long neck, half a length between second and third. Deucalion was a neck away fourth. Time, 2.31 —a track record.

Champagne Stakes, six furlongs. — Circulation (A. E. Ellis) 1, Sparklight 2. Centrepiece 3. Also started : Overdrawn (bracketed with Circulation), Haphazard. AA 7 aterloo. AA 7 on by two lengths, six lengths between second and third. Time, 1.16 1-5. Berwick Handicap, seven furlongs.— Apple Dighton (AVight) 1, Apache 2, -Statist 3. Also started : Clontarf, Alaytime. Jubilance, Fairy Ring, Sweet Alelody, Booster. AYon by a short length, a length between second and third. Time. 1.281-5. Stewards’ AAV Iter, one mile. —Gay Juliet (AY’ere) 1, Top Score 2. Bonnie Winkie 3. Also started: Kilfane, Francaise, AA’inkie’s Best, Incursio, All British, Heather Lad, Castellan, Kilbarry, Hurdy Gurdy. AA T on by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 1.41. POVERTY BAY MEETING. GISBORNE, Feb. 12.

The Poverty Bay Turf Club’s summer meeting opened to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance and the going \vas ,good. The totalisator investments were £18,070, compared with £15,272 on thfe first day last year, an increase of £2798. Results :

Welter Handicap, one mile. —Desert Glow (L. Dulieu) 1, Mangatoetoe 2, Sweet Heather 3. Also started: Many Colours, Sunray, Martini, Charming Prince. AA 7 on by one and a half lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.44 3-5. First Handicap Hurdles, one mile and three-quarters.—Highway (J. Nixon) 1, Demagogue 2, Merry Bells 3. Also started. Whanoko, Silverfisli, Monte, Patetonga. AVon by one and a quarter lengths, seven lengths between second and third. Time, 3.21.

Telephone Handicap, six and a half furlongs.—Koodoo (E. Manson) 1, Startle 2, Hnurangi 3. Also started: Battle Knight. Good Sport, Crisis, Prowler. AVon by three-quarters of a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.22. Turanga Stakes Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Scotch Mixture (F. AA'addell) 1, Te Ivuri 2, Theic 3. Also started: Correspondent. Dissertation, Smoke. AA T on by a head, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.9 3-5.

Summer Hack Stakes, six furlongs.— Tutankhamen (R. Hunt) 1, Night Song 2. Merekara 3. Also started : FTuiakai, Merry Imp, Sangfroid, Polly de Luxe. Won’ by three lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.15 1-5.

Maiden Scurry, five furlongs.—Royal Bonus (L. Dulieu) 1, Blue Jay 2, Carniotn 3. Scratched: Mixed Heather, Tolca, Heatherleaf. AA r on bv a neck, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time. 1.3 2-5.

Harbour Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Desert Glow (L. Dulieu) 1, Semplice 2, Jubilee 3. Scratched: Princess Nata, Sangfroid, Manutni. Won by a head, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.29 2-5.

Flying Handicap, six furlongs.— Heathersprig (Waddell) 1, Civilform 2, Prowler 3. The only starters. Won by a neck, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.16 2-5. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Following are the acceptances for the second day of the Poverty Day Turf Club’iSi meeting on. Saturday : Epsom Handicap, one mile. —Battle Knight 10.4, Good Sport 10.3, General Carrington, Mangatoetoe 8.3, Sweet Heather 7.11, Martini, Smoke, Charming Prince 7.7. Second Hurdles Handicap, one mile and a half.—Demagogue 11.5, Whanoko 11.3, Birka 11.1, Merry Bells 10.8, Silverfish. 10.5, Monte 10.2, Whispering Sam 9.0. Cbok Hack Handicap, six furlongs. —Nightsong 9.0, Waioekai Jack, Polyphemus, Fort George 8.5, Huikai 7.13, Serenade 7.12, Merekara 7.10, Te Kupenga, Blue Jay 7.7, Sangfroid, Semplice 7.5, Dutch io 7.0. Sunderland Stakes, one mile.Scotch. Mixture 9.13, Battle Knight, Koodoo 9.4, To Kuri 9.3, Correspondent, Dissertation 8.7, Haurangi, 3heic 8.6, Desert Glow 8.5, Startle 7.10. Smoke, Whanoko 6.7. Publicans’ Purse, five furlongs,—Civilform 10.2, Tutankhamen 8.2. Huikai, Fort. George 7.3, B'oyal Bonus, Serenade 7.2, Merekara 7.0. Maiden Handicap, six furlongs.— Royal Bonus 9.3, Sangfroid 8.7, Mixed Heather 8,5. Carniola. 8.3, Polydamus 8.0, Gold Dot, Leviathan, Orthodox. Onr Day. Toka, Only Hope, ALuiutai 7.11. Rnseland Hack Handicap, seven fur longs'.—Jubilee 8.7, Te Kupenga. Blue Jay, Semplice 7.6, Charm nip; Prince, Cali Boy 7.3. King’s Up, Dntchie 7.0. Farewell Handicap,' six furlongs.—• Civil from 9.11, Koodoo 9.7, Good Sport, Heather Sprig 9.6. Startle 9.3, Crisis 7.8. Prowler 7.2, Whanoko 7.0. Silverfish 6.12. NOTES AND COMMENTS. (Bv Maecenas.) The Taranaki Jockey Club’s meeting concludes to-morrow, and everything points to a good day’s sport For a considerable time the Masterton Racing Club bad difficulty in selecting a day for their meeting, but eventually settled-on February 14.

Lady ideal ran two good races in strong company at the recent Wellington meeting, and if able to reproduce ibis form at Masterton to-morrow should prove hard to beat. Demand has the name of being unreliable, but in his last few starts he has raced most generously. Demand will bo a runner for the hurdle race at the Taranaki meeting to-morrow and should not lack support. After running a good race to Oration at Egmont, Anthem went lame, but if recovered, and a runner at the. Taranaki meeting to-morrow, this imported filly will run prominently.' The trainef of Town Bank expected the three-year-old to run well in the Cup yesterday, but at no stage did he threaten danger. Pelham was responsible for a great inishing run in the Flying yesterday, and if started to-morrow Pelham is assured of good support. During the week Te Kawa was meed by a prominent southern ownertrainer. The price, asked was £6OO I understand. Te Kawa should he a good proposition for South Island hurdle racing. . Merit is. working well, and many keen judges expect this mare to run well in the Taranaki Stakes to-mor-row. The imported Bing the Bell accompanied Trainer Jamieson’s team to Taranaki. but, unfortunately, developed a leg which kept Ring the Bell from starting yesterday! As the stake money offering for the Stewards’ Handicap enabled a five pounds apprentice allowance to be claimed for M. Gray, the trainer of Pounia wisely decided to take advantage of the . concession offering. If iblc to reproduce Egmont form, Pouma should be hard to heat under such conditions.

After running an. excellent race at Trenjt/haifi, Willow \Y;u went on to the Pahiatua. meeting and defeated, among others. Mountain Bell. As the latter has not run a bad race since, the form suggests that' Willow Wai will be very hard to beat at the Masterton meeting to-morrow.

In hi« three last races in. public Gold Acre lias won, but in these events lie met nothing of the class or performances: of Lady Cavendish, wli.iy.h filly, has uot run a had race in.her career. Since coming south Gold Acre has not galloped well, and for this reason Lady Cavendish should be the public fancy to-morrow in the Stakes,

Before he raced, on Thursday it was claimed jthiati IRiationiai was ..showing something like iiis two ancl' three-year-oldi ispeed, but hisi form sadly dis r proved this. There was, little excuse for the failure of Absurd’s son. as Gray jumped him out particularly well, and over the first three furlongs Ratio, pal was not off the bib he appeared to meet, with some interference at the straight entrance, but over the concluding stages Quest literally sniotheerd him.

When in. the humour Stork is capable of mustering up a, great burst of speed for a finishing run, and- rarely has . one .seen better efforts, over the last couple- of furlongs of distance races than those exhibited: by Stork in .the Fgmont ian.d Taranaki Cups. As the owner of Stork (Mr. Newton King) has done much for racing, particularly in Taranaki, the dual success of Stork was genuinely pleasing to Mpo rbsme n gene na 11 y. O'er the early stages, of the Flying at. the Tarianki meeting yesterday. Quest “tailed off,” but once heads wore turned for home the son of Martian put in a, sensational run, the likes of which, one rarely sees, and by the time the winning post, was recalled Quest was a very comfortable winner. Trainer Sid Reid undoubtedly understands how to train this once, moody gelding. The autumn race meeting of the Dannevirke Racing Club will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, March 4 and 5. Nominations for all events close on Tuesday next, 17th hist.