SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 31 August 1925, Page 6

SPORTING.

HUNT CLUB RACES. A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. CRAIGOWEN WINS CUP. RAF A THE OPEN SPRINT. Fine weather and prospects of a good day’s sport attracted a large crowd to the North Taranaki Hunt Club’s totalisator meeting, held at the Taranaki Jockey Club’s course, New Plymouth, on Saturday. There, was a (rood class of horse engaged m the principal events, and interesting racing was reflected In spirited ’betting. The meeting was well conducted, much credit being due to the secretary (Mr E: L. Humphries). Although he had some difficult fields to deal with, the 'starter (Air C. O’Connor) got the horses away well, and the judge (An J. Cameron) gave his decisions promptly and accurately. Speculation was brisk, the totalisator handling £17,557, as . compared with £16,835 last year, an increase ot The result of the principal event, the Hunt Club Cup, came as a surprise to most, the Waverley horse, Eraigoiveii, l>eing the first past the post ill a field of nine, and returning its investors with a dividend amounting to close .on a score. In the open sprint Rafa won in convincing style alter getting a flying start out from the barrier. . . There were a few mishaps m tne steeplechase event, Lochullen losing his rider (E. Conestake). who was removed to hospital* suffering from severe bruises.* In the same race Te loa, the winner of the cup during the last two years, fell and broke his neck, liis udei (R Thompson) escaping injury. There were several inquiries during the day. After the Lepperton Hunters’ Hurdles, .Stanway. the rider of Roaming, was suspended for the rest of the meeting for interference with Hindi. An inquiry was held into the running of All Wind, hut the stewards decided that, taking into consideration the ungenerous nature of All Wind, Ihey would give the rider the benefit of the doubt. After the Stratford Handicap the stewards decided that the handling of Rational was unsatisfactory, and. while deciding to take no further action, told the trainer and Jockey that thev were decidedly dissatisfied with the" running of the horse. Throughout the day an enjoyable programme of music was . rendered by the First Battalion Taranaki Regimental Band under Lieut. F. W. G. McLeod. Results:

LEPPERTON HUNTERS’ HANDICAP HURDLES, of 90 sovs. ; second horse to receive 25 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. One

mile and a half. 2 W. It. S- Brewer’s br.g. San Fera (Feramos —-Lady Fran), syrs, IK) (M. Conway) 1 SW. Macfarlane’s ch.g. Hindi . (Mystification Man gist a), aged, 9.9 (W. L. Easton) ...... 2 4D. R. Jackson’s br.g. Roaming (Manchineel Lupin mare), aged, 10.7 (E. Stanway) 3

Also started.: 6 Prince Paul 9.12 (S. Anderson), 1 King Amans 10.1 (S. Walls), 10 Camp Gun 9.3, carried 9.4*1 (E. Copestake), 7 Athens 11. 9.2, carried 9.0 (R. Eager), 3 Patrolett 9.0, carried 9.2} (A. McDonald), 8 Ellah 9.0, carried 9.1 (Deslandee), 8 Chyrria 9.0, carried 9.1} (E. Thompson). (Winner trained by M. J- Conway, Hawera.) King Amans was a strong favourite, with San Fera, Patrolett and Roaming evenly backed. Prince Paul was quickest to begin, and led Roaming, Hindi, and Ellah the first time past the stand. Round the back Prince Paul still led, followed by Hindi and Roaming, with King Amans a’nd San Fera moving up. Patrolett baulked, and King Amans lost his' rider at the hurdle going out of the straight. At the school bend San Fera took charge, and led Hindi into the straight. Hindi challenged, but San Fera won , with ease by two lengths, with Roaming four lengths away third and Prince Paul fourth. Time, 3.1 1-5. OPUNAKE HACK SCURRY, of 85 sovs.; second horse to receive 15 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Weight, 9.0. Five furlongs. IR, Hicks’ b.m. Bysox (Bisogne—- . Cheshire Creeper), 3yrs (R, J. Flower) 1 4 W. G. Emeny’s b.g. Royal Mint (Catmint —Polly Peskins), 3yrs (J. O’Shea) 2 3M. Taylor’s br.g. Puawhato /(Guianforte—- Country Prince), syrs (C. Morris) • • 3 Also started: 11 Erin’s: King (R. McTavish), 2 Aropeta (M. McCarten.), 13 Glebleven (W. Mitchell), 8 Toapaiti (P. Healy), 6 So vena (L. A. Pine), 9 Rock Fire (M. Gray), 7 Earl of Ashlea (R. Mackie), 9 Gold Plaid (Goldfinch), 5 Bonny Louisa (B. H. Morris), 12 Anolo (Johnson). (Winner trained bv J. Brown, -Hawera.) Bysox carried one hundred and fifty tickets more than Aropeti, and Puawhato was also fancied. , Anolo, Toapaiti and 3?.rin’<! King were slow to get moving. Bysox was quickest out from 'loyal Mint, Puawhato., Rockfire and Sovena. Entering the straight Bysox stilt led Puawhato,'Royal Mint, Toapaiti and Sovena. B.ysox won comfortably by two lengths from Royal Mint, Puawhato a length away third, and Bonny Louisa fourth. Time, 1.4 3-5.

OMATA HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs.; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. About one mile and a half. 3G. Lamplough’s blk.g. White Ranger (Foremost —Brnsholis), aged, 9.9 (McDonald) '. 1 1 B. Sisarich’s b.g. All Wind (All Red —)East Wind), Gyre, 10.4 (M. Conway) * 2 2 A. Shear shy’s br.g. Pinna (Battle Eve—Black Bess, Gyrs, 10.0 (Deslandes) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Stratford.)

All Wind was' backed down to evens, White Rangel" lieing the outsider by thirty tickets. White Rangeland Pinna were together at the start. All Wind giving the pair 10 lengths at the two furlongs. White Ranger moving easily, led Pinna by a length past the stancl, with All Wind making up ground. Entering the .back ; stretch White Ranger still led, hut a couple of lengths separated each of the three horses. Pinna then dropped back, and

White Ranger improved his position .-a each jump, and at the High School bend was almost three lengths clear of All Wind. White Ranger had no difficulty in maintaining the lead, and won bv two lengths. Pinna pulled up sore about 10 or 12 lengths, behind All Wind. Time, 3.1.

STRATFORD HANDICAP (open), of 125 sovs.; second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. J Mrs W. Graham’s blk.g. Rafa (Potoa —Chime), 6yrs, 10.7 (J. O’Shea) 1 6E. Whittle’s cb.m. Crossfire

(Campfire—Sylvan Dale), aged, 9.2 (D. Watts) 2 2 H. E. Card’s b.g. The Banker (Kilbroney Bonville), 4yrs, 10.3 (J. Barry) 3

Also started: 3 Rational 11.9 (Johnson), 11 Muraahi 10.6 (M. McCarten), 2 Haligan 9.13 (R. Morris), 8 Mountain Beli 9.4 (France), 10 Thunderclap 9.0 (R. McTavish), 7 Troilus 9.0 (L. A. Pine), 9 Roman 9.0 (C. Holmes), 12 Maunu-9.0 (R. Mackie). (Winner trained by; E. George, New Plymouth.)

Rafa carried 100 tickets more than Halgina, and there was good support for Rational. Roman was the first to show out, followed by Rafa, Rational, Shuteye, Maunu, and The Banker. At the High School ’ bend Rafa led Halgina, Roman, Rational and Shuteye. Rafa led into the straight from Halgina, and in a splendid finish Rafa won by a head from Crossfire, with The Banker, who finished fast on the rails, a similar distance away third and Halgina fourth. Time, 1,17 2-5, NORTH TARANAKI HUNT CUP HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 195 sovs. ; first horse to receive 100 sovs. and cup valued at £45 (presented by W. Graham, Esq.) ; second horse to' receive 30 sovs. and third horse 20 sovs. from, stakes. About two miles and a half. 7 b.m. Craigowen (Husbandman — Patronus mare), aged' 10.0 (M. Conway) 1 IJ. Fryer’s b.g. Price (Guianforte—lmmigration), aged, 10.9 (H. Burt) -2 6P. O’Connor’s ch.g. Objector . (Guianforte —Project), aged, 10.0 (W. L. Easton) 3

Also started: 2 Te To a (R. Thompson) 12.0. 5 Roller (McDonald) 11.1, 4 Ah Fu (S. AValls) 10.12,: 3 Lochullen (E. Copestake) 10.0, 8 Ellah (Deslandes) 10.0, 9 Seaforte (Sanderson) 10.0. (AVinner trained by L. A. Butterworth, Waverley.) In a good betting race Price was a bettor favourite than Te Toa, with Ah Fu next in demand. Craigowen was first out from Te Toa, Objector, Ellah and Roller, and at the High School bend the order was Craigowen, Objector, Ellah, Te Toa, Roller, Ah Fu, Seaforte and Price. Craigowen proceeded to establish a break of about 100 yards on the field, and led past the stand from Ellah, Objector, Te Toa, Ah Fu, Seaforte, and Price. Roller ran off at the stand double, and entering the back Objector ran into second berth, followed by Ellah, Te Toa, Seaforte, Prince and Ah Fu. Passing the stand the second time the order was Craigowen, Objector, Price, Seaforte, Ah Fu, Ellah, and Te Toa. The same order was maintained to the school bend, where Te Toa fell- and Price moved up. At the home turn Price had gone into second berth, but he could not catch Craigowen, which won by four lengths. Objector was two lengths hack third, and Ah Fu and Seaforte together a long way back fourth. Lochullen lost its rider, and Te Toa fell and broke its neck. The winner paid close on a score. Time. 5.6 1-5. .

AVhcn the horses returned to the birdcage Mr J. Smith, owner of Craigowen, was presented with Mr Walter Graham’s handsome silver cup by the president of the Hunt Club (Mr Geo. Grey). The successful jockey (M. Conway) also received a gold-mounted whip presented by Mr H. Brookman.

WAIHI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 30 sovs. and' third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Seven findings. 2 L. Bradley’s b.g. Star Area (Acre —-Sta>r Queen), 3vrs., 10.3 (B. H. Morris) 1; 5 W. Pine’s b.g. Vaward (Bisogne— Coronet mare), 3vrs, 9.8 (L. A. Pine) ; 2 7 M. Taylor’s b.g. Puawhato (Guianforte—Country Picnic), syrs, 9.3 (R. D. Morris) 3 Also started: Te Monanui 10.9 (J. O’Shea), 4 Closefire 9.0 (D. Watts), 3 Demure 9.0 (W. Mitchell), 8 Mint Leaf 9.0 (L. George), 6 Bonny Louisa 9.0 (R. McTavish. (Winner trained by J. Brown, Hawera.) Te Monanui was installed a hot fa--vourite, with Star Area the only other seriously considered. When the tapes roce Vaward was first out, followed by Demure, Puawhato and Star Area. At the High School bend the order was unchanged, and Yaward led into the straight from Puawhato, Demure, and Star Area. At the distance Star Area went teethe front, and won by 1} lengths from Yaward, with Puawhato half a length away third, and Te Monanui close up fourth. Time, 1.30.

HUNTERS’ HANDICAP FLAT RACE, of 100 sovs. ; second horse to receive 25 sovs., and third horse 15 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a quarter.

1 A. J. Julian’s ch.g. King Amans (St. Amans—Bonny Fishwife), aged, 10.7 (S. Walls) ............... 1 G A. J. Bryant’s b.g. Htisker (Hus-, bandman —Spanker), aged, 10.3 S. Anderson) 2 BG. Lamplough’s blk. g. White Ranger (Foremost—Brnsholis), aged, 10.5 (M. McCarten) 3

Also started: 3 Hindi 10.11 (W. L. Easton), 2 Fire Brigade 10.8 (A. McDonald), 9 Prince Paul 10.7 (L. A. Pine), 5 Roche 10.5 (B. H. Morris), 7 Just John 10.0 (H. Burt), 4 Patrolet 10.0 (R. McTavish). (Winner trained by owner, Green Lane). King Amans was made a. hoUfa vourite, with Fire Brigade next in demand. There was aHo fair support for Hindi. Fire Brigade was first out, but Hindi soon went to the front and led from Fire Brigade, Roche, prince Paul and King Amans. At the school bend Fire Brigade was again in charge from Hindi and White Ranger. Huskcr then rushed through and led into the straight, where King Amans challenged and won bv a length. and a half from Huskcr, with White Ranger four length K back third, and Fire Brigade fourth. Time, 2miri. 18 2-ssec.

UR KNIT I HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs.; second horse to receive 15 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. ,1 Cl'eland. Bn*.’ br.g. Master -Lit- - cerne (Tree Lucerne —Miss Ad-, vnnee), / sy"i , s. 9.4 (-C. France) ... 1 1 - A. Barlow’s b. g. Sunny Yale (Sunnv Lake —Banna), aged, 10.3 (M. McCarten) ............... 2

5 W. Kempt on’s b.g. Anolq, (Antagonist —Opeke), 3yrs, 9.0 (Johnson) ...... J Also started: 3 Willow Wai 10.8 (J. O’Shea), 2 Grand Lupin 9.4 (B. U. (Winner trained by W, Mantle, N.P.) Sunny Vale carried about 300 tickets more than Grand Lupin and -Willow Wai, while Master Lucerne, carried about a. third of the amount invested on the' favourite. When the tapes rose Master Lucerne was first out from Willow Wai, Anolo, Grand Lupin, and Sunny Yale; Round the school bend the order wa s Master Lucerne, Anolo, Willow Wai and Sunny Vale. Sunny Vale continued to move up and into the straight the order was Master Lucerne, Ano’o and Sunny Vale. in a hard finish Master Lucerne, hung on, just long enough to beat- Sunny Vale by half a .length, with Anolo another half, length away third, and Willow Wai fourth. Time, 1.17 1-5. AVONDALE WEIGHTS.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS

(BY TELEGRAPH.-t-PRESS ASSOCIATION.) AUCKLAND, Aug. .30. Weights for the Avondale Jockey Club’s meeting are:— . Avonda'e Cup, F* miles.—Rapine 9.9 Musketoon 9.5, Income 8.12, Polonett 5.6, Tanadees 8.5, Royal Present, Alarm 8.3, Illumination, KLlfaire, The Ranker, Town Bank, Imperial Spark 8.2, Sandstar 8.1, Ruapapa 7,13, Mery Day, Gala Day, Wliite Comet 7.12, Boomerday 7.11. Piisionate 7.9, . Glencanny 7.6, Megan 7.2, Barometef/PeUiani, Spoony, Clarindn, 'Sun shot, Cureaform, To Monanui, Thunderclap, ,Mt. Marta, J.ar North, Star Ranger, Gold Jacket, Adi Vnuivolva 7.0. ■! ' Flying Handicap, six furlongs—Royal Blood 9.7, Broadwood, King Merv 9.0, Rady Ridicule, Hoariri 8.12, Civxaty, Saosi 8.11. Rafa, Motley, Dan Quin, Automne 8.7, Lady Cavenidsh, Town Bank, York Abbey 8.5, Oration, Mimetic, Daylight 8.3, Merry Damon, Archeen 7.13, Pelham 7.12, Gold Box, Kinoes speech, plaster JIOOII 7.11, Master O’Rorke* Megan, King Lu, Gold Jacket, Golden Bubble, Hyde Park 7.2, Rallymoy 11., Quinettc, Erne, Hay Guard, Regent, Exactly, Nadarino, Le •Ohoncas, Queen Arch, Ohinemuri, Appellant; Pouma 7.0. AUSTRALIAN RACING. B v CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. SYDNEY, Aug. 30. At the Warwick Farm races the Herbertville Stakes resulted:—Amoun.is 1, Vaalo 2, Cajole 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 28sec. ' The Warwick August Handicap .Tesulted :—Drebbah 1, Pilliewinkie 2, Solidify 3. Won by a length. Tihie’, 2min. 21Jsec.