SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 21 January 1926, Page 6

SPORTING.

■ FIXTURES. January 20, 22, 23 —Wellington R.C January 22, 23 —Foxton R.C. January 23—Bay of Islands R.C. January 26, 28—Wairoa R.C. January .27, 28 —Paliiatua R.C. January 29, 30 —Takapuna J.C] February 3—Tapanui II.C. February 3, I—Egmontl—Egmont- II.C. February 4, 6 —Gisborne P.C. February 6, B—Te Kuiti P.C. February 11, 13 —Dunedin J.C. February 11, 13 —Taranaki J.C. February 11, 13 —Poverty Bay T.C. February 13, 15 —llotorua R.C. February 17 —Clifden R.C. February 18 —Tologa Bay J.C. February 18. 20 —Wanganui J.C. February 20 —Canterbury J.C. , February 24, 25 —Gore R.C. February 24, 25—Woodvilie J.C. February 25 —Waiapu R.C. February 25, 27 —Marlborough R.C. Feb. March I—Te A rob a J C. March 3, 4 —Dannevirke R.C. March 5, 6 —Nelson J.C. March 6 —Banks Peninsula J.C. March o—Mnt-amatn0 —Mnt-amatn R.C. March lO Opotiki J.C. March 10, 1L —Southland R.C. March 12, 13 —Napier Park R.C March 13, 17 —Ohinemuri J.C. March 17—Opunake R.C. March 17—Otautau R.C. March IS —Waimate R.C. March 20 —Bay of Plenty J.C. March 20 —Mnsterton J.C. WELLINGTON SUMMER. MEETING. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. WELLINGTON, Jan. 20. The Wellington Racing Club’s summer carnival opened at- Trentham today in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance and a fast track. The tot a lisa tor investments were £4H.300 as against*£4B,4Bs 10s on the corresponding day last year.

The Wellington Cup was won by Enthusiasm in a fust-run race, the time being 2min. 31 secs., equalling the record. Limited sprang a surprise in the Wellington Stakes, beating a hot favourite in Lady Cavendish by a head in an exciting finish. The Telegraph Handicap was won easily by Cawnpote in the good time of lmin. 11 -J-spcs. All inquiry was held into crossing by Enthusiasm coming into the straight in th? Cup race. It was decided that the horse ran away from the whip. The rider (McCnrten) was cautioned, but was otherwise given the benefit of the doubt. The results were : Trentham Highweiglit Handicap, one mile three furlongs.—l Mask (L. G. Morris) 1, 3 Kilorum 2, 6 The Tank 3. Also started: 2 Santiago, 4 Ivilburn, 5 Son o’ Mine, 7 Matu. Won by a- length and a half, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.29 2-5. Wellington Stakes, five furlongs.— 3_ Limited (C. Eastwood) 1, 1 Lady Cavendish 2.2 Nincompoop 3. Also started: 4 The Thorn, 6 Standard. 7 Vivo, 5 Kilperon, 8 Battlement. Won ty a head, three lengths between second and-third. 'Time, 591 sees. Apprentices’ Plate, seven furlongs.— ■ Kilbronsyth (L. Blanche) I, 9 Wristmt. 2, 5 First Acre 3. A'so started: 15 Corinthic. .14 l>e Luxe, 6 Txilmiss, 7 My Hobby, 10 Westbroke, 16 Royal Pointer, 4 Minot ns. 4 Nadarino, 5 First, Acre, 1 Mosaic, 8 Anklet, 11 Elysianor. 12 Cornstalk, 17 Piutlmir, 13' Royal Mint. Won by half a length, two engths between second and third. Time. 1.261. Fitjdierbert Handicap, five furlongs. —5 Lady Desmond (I. S. Potter) 1. 7 Front Rank 2, 1 Gleninnis 3. Also started:. 3 Note. 3 Climax, 2 Lucky Days. 2 Vertigern, 4 Paper Boy. 9 Hvnanna, 6 Eltbeim. 10 Royal Game, 8 Volphane. Won by a head, a length between second and" third. Time, 60 • 4-osec.

'Wellington Cup, I-*- miles.—2 Enthusiasm 8.5 Of. Mr-Cnrteii) 1, 3 Te Monanui 9.1 (J. Barry) 2, 1 Star Stranger (.11 (R. Reed) 3. Also started: 5 Listening Post, 4 Grand Knight, 4 Royal Divorce, 4 Fool’s Paradise, 7 Surveyor, 12 Tan a dees, 14 Murnahi, 11 Star Ranger. 8 C'larinda. 9 Tresham, 10 Wpetea, G Gala Day, 13 Kalaka.ua. 11 Martulla. Enthusiasm came fast from tlie entrance to the straight and had the field heaten a furlong from horn?. Stuping off a determined challenge from Te Monanui and Star Stranger, Enthusiasm won by a length. A neck separated the second and third horses. Time. 2min 31 sec (equalling the record).

Anniversary Handicap, one mil:'. —2 Tommy Dodd (E. PL Jones) 1, 1 Modern 2. 12 Printemps 3. Also started: .7 Economist, lo Agitato. 13 Ronex. 3 Father O'Flynn. 11 APmarimba, 14 Clandhn, 4 Tioga, 7 Or'assfire, 9 Fn Route, lo Misgovern. <3 Retrospect. 3 Suva j Diadem, Tfi Revel. Won by a length. ,a hngth and a half between second and ibiid. Time. 1.39 3-5.

Telegraph Handicap,• six furlongs.— 5 Cawnporo (R. Mcfavish) 1, 10 Licinius 2. 15 Pelham 3. Also started: 4 Pencils, 13 Deluge, 5 Orchid, 3 Tamafete. 2 Hipo, 9 Mimetic, 3 Pluck Cat. ■i Set Sail, 7 Shirley. 11 Sled, 12 Ilka, l I Phoenix Park. Won by a nock, three engtlis between second and third, l ime. Lit 1-5.

Ruapehu Handicap, six furlongs.-—2 Polythemus (B. FT. Morris) 1, 12 lion .March 2, l(j Kinglironey 3. Also started : 4 Victory Bond. 8 Diogenes, 6 "'lime, 3 Bal Eaton. 14 Subjection, 9 Indian Sage, 10 Eevis. 1 Ohui. 20 Sala•”’s, 5 Tione, 1.3 Llandudno, 15 Serenade. 19 Lady Ideal, IS Blame Mint. 7 ’"v Bird. 17 Peggy Ford. 17 Mint Loaf, 11 Rangimouna. 11 Tnnadice. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.12.1.

COMMENTS ON THE PACING, (By Telegraph —Special to the Star.) WELLINGTON, Jan. 20. The weather was very hot for the opening day of the Wellington RacingClub’s- summer meeting. The recent rains had made the race trank well nigh perfect for racing. A large and representative crowd assembled: and were treated to a splendid day’s sport. Enthusiasm, by coming over too soon in the race for the Cup spoilt what gave promise- of being; a great finish

between himself, To Monanui, Star Stranger and Grand Knight, the last three losing much ground the- occurrence. ourite for' I the I 'T^a«n l n'°TT- U]^ Ced fav " Handicap, and at the 1 1 High-Weight ti»S carried Lo e ?a sl.r “ c be ‘- ormn and Kilburn Santiago, Kiltho tapes rose Mask ™n b T, d ' When fke lead and passin * «f d h * mself to Kilorum. Matu 1 and The nearest followers At k aS lus ong post Kilorum joined 2“ fUl j this pair Jearl The m Mask, and into the straiMit nf k and Kilburn long Mask t ° ve . r the last furwell from Kilorum burn was fourth. U iiie anp - Kildish^and^SSc^poop^er^r? ll^ 6ll - - for pound on the to J but when the machine closed Sfn ’ endish was a hie- J e . d Dady Cavpoop and Limited ported of the others Whit ?f St SU P‘ Dons could be placed n 16 P ,°- S1 ‘ and Limited were i„«I ■ P Cavendish list. torn towta bflSfPf 7 . Cav “- ThornTas 0 fo S u°“h. diSatece third! AppreMieesTpi/tif’Swi ‘lie V- 1 tapes rose Royal Mint race PPe CornM n a d li and 110 part tJo We tbrol “ 1 WaS W,C first out , but Westbroke continued to lead and at the home turn was just in front of Kil WrEti 1 ’ o + , Acr °’ and KilbronsvU ' tl,e c °ncluding stages ivilliionsyth ran on well to beat the gin wiU ’ 7 r A ißtlet b r a --all marm n, with First Acre and Arpent dose Sfc and E7 Xt ’- Wlnle Westb ™ke, Mosaic and Ll.ysianor were all near the placed division. Mosaic appc.tr cd o he somewhat unlucky.-

J lie Fitzlicrbert Handicap produced U {food betting- race, Gleninnis being favour,to, but there was plentv of nionoy for Elgar’s pair (Lucky bays and Vert,g Cr ,, )) ;ni( j Riddiford s brace Ante, Climax and Paper Boy). Ladv liesmond delayed the start a long time, but. when tiie barrier rose sbe showed great brilliancy by crossing over to the inside rails to lead Kilperon, Note and llynanna into the straight-. When in a line for the winning post Gleninnis and then Front Bank challenged Lady Desmond, but she showed speed and courage to win by a neck, Front Bank getting up to beat Gleninnis in the last stride. Note was fourth and Paper Boy, finishing fast, was a, close fifth. The withdrawal of The Banker and Beacon Light left seventeen to contest the Wellington Cup. Of them Enthusiasm,. Te Monanui, Star Stranger and Star Banger looked particularly well, but Muraahi and Clarinda both went very short in their preliminaries. When betting in the race ceased, the bracket (Star Stranger and Star Banger) were the favourite combination, while Enthusiasm, Te Monanui and the Biddiford bracket (Grand Knight, Boyal Divorce and Fool’s Paradise) were next in order., Prom a splendid start the field ran in a line for some distance; then Gala Day took the lead and passing the • stand was attended by Star Stranger, Treshnni, Grand Knight, Boval Divorce and Surveyor. As the field raced into the back stretch ‘Gala; Day was out in front, but. Star Banger soon took charge from Gala Day, Boyal Divorce, Fool’s Paradise and Star Stranger, with Muraahi last. Star Banger was still in charge at the home turn from Gala Day, Boyal Divorce, Enthusiasm and* Star Stranger. A furlong from the post McCarten asked Enthusiasm for her best. She quickly responded, but came in far too quickly, completely spoiling the good chances held by Te Monanui and Star Stranger. Flushing well', Enthusiasm -ran on to win by over a length from the unlucky pair* Te Monanui and Star Stranger, which were divided by inches. Martulla, Grand Knight, Gala Day and Surveyor were all close up. Modern and Tommy Dodd were the best supported for the Anniversary Handicap, and after a good race they each paid a dividend.. When the tapes rose Printemps was actually first to show out, but Boyal Diadem soon went to the lead from Printemps and Modern. With half the journey over, Boyal Diadem still led, and at the home turn he was followed by Modern. Tommy Dodd. Tioga and Miss Govern. Once in the straight. Tommy Dodd and Modern settled down to f a good contest, which went to Tommy Dodd by a small margin from Modern. Printemps was two lengths away third, followed by Economist and Betrospect! Another large field went out for the Telegraph Handicap, and in a good pool Tamatete was the elect of bettors while Hipo and Black Cat followed in order of favouritism. When the positions could be picked out, ticinius, Ilka and Shirley -comprised. tps leading division, and at the course proper Lieinius was just in front of Ilka; Shirley, Set Sail, Orchid and Tamatete

When in a line for the winning post, Cawnporo came fast and heading licinins half-wav down the straight, only just lasted long enough to beat L.ciiiius, which finished on under punishment.. Pelham finished well in third place just in front, of Set Sail and Black Cat, both of which may do bettor later. Racing concluded with the Ruapehu Hack, and of the twenty-two starter: Ohui claimed the largest following, but Polyphemus and Dal Eaton were , each well supported.. The three horses named all began well and were in the leading position, ns the field raced on io the. course proper. Ohui soon afterwards retired and Polyphemus drew out to win in convincing style. Til a, great, race for second, place Bon March just beat Kingbroney and Mime, with Dal Eaton. Bevis and .Toy Bird all in the firing' line. THE “TOTE" IN FRANCE.

HV CAlU.fl— PIIKSS ABSnei*Trr'\’-onPVR.iriUT PARIS, Jan. 19. The French Horse Racing Society is installing automatic totalisntors at Long.-liamp. Chantilly and Deauville.