TO-DAY’S RACES

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 28 December 1926, Page 9

TO-DAY’S RACES

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. CHRISTMAS MEETING CONCLUDED BIG RACE TO THE LAMB. (From Our Own Reporter.) NEW PLYMOUTH, Dec. 28. Beautiful summer weather ruled for the second day of the Taranaki Jockey Club’s Christmas race meeting, and the attendance was large. Results: FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of .150 sovs.; second horse 30 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs. 9 AIRTIGHT: J. Beale’s ch g, 4 veal’s, Tree Lucerne —Countrv air, 8.5 (T. Tito) 1 2 ROY\AL PICTURE: J. A. Taylor’s gr h, 4 vears, Polygnotos — King’s Picture, 8.8 (W. Ryan) 2 5 ANOLO: W. Kempton’s b g, 4 years, Antagonist —Opaque, 8.9 (0. France) 4 Also started: 6 Manly 9.0 (H. Alex ander). 3 Macroom 8.11 (B. Oraivge), I Molto 8.9, car. 5.3 (F. Butterworth). 11 Te Kalcana 8.3, ear. 7.12 (J. Owens), 14 Ilukaha 8.3, ear. 8.4 (N. Johnson), 4 Blend 8.3 (-V. McCormack), 13 Te Mana 8.3 (T. Bound), 10 Lethal (R. Flower). 12 Kiwini 8.3, car. 8.44 (H. Dulieus), 7 Ivyngzone 7.12, ear. 7.134 (C. McCarthy), 15 Taikawhana 7.11, ear. 7.0 (J. Walker), 8 Atone 7.7, car. 7.2 (P. Ad-lam). (Winner trained by J. Fryer, Hawera.; The programme opened with a field of 15 in the Fitzroy Handicap, Molto (£420), Royal Picture (£369) and Macroom (£299) being best preferred. Airtight carried £l2O. From a ragged start Te Mana took the early lead, followed bv Molto, Manly, Atone and Airtight. At the four furlong post Manly moved up and piloted Te- Mana, Royal Picture, Molto, Airtight and Macroom The same runner led round the -home turn, in ’front of Royal Picture, Airtight and Anolo, but was unable to sustain the finishing pace, and Airtight, on the inside, rattled home to win by three-quarters of a length from Royal Pietur.e with Anolo a neck back third only a head in front of Mlanly. Then eamecMacroom, Atone and Taikaw-han-a. Time, 1.28 2-5. ELECTRIC JUVENILE HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; second horse 30 sovs and third 15 sovs from the stake. Five furlongs. 1 JAZZ BABY: T. Clegg’s b e, 3 years, Tea Tray—Dixieland, 9.5 (L. George) ~ 1 3 EKA: E. Fryer’s*' tor m, 3 years, Acre-Park Tide, 8.8 (T. Tifo) 2 6 BABY BUN: H. Phileox’s b f, 3 years, Some Boy Bonny Doreen, 7.12 (W. Taylor) 3 Also started: 2 Chips 8.11 (W. Ryan), 4 Skvpoint, 8.9 (R. Flower), 5 Atapai 8.4 (C. France), 7 Cynelli 7.8. car. 7.10 (R. Orange), 8 Aeushla 7.6 (J. Fox), 11 Silent 7.2 (C. Crowley), 10 Fortalice 7.2, ear. 7.8 i (F. Butterworth), 9 Iciogne 7.0 (Gilmer), 11 War Flame 7.0, ear. 7.1 (T. Bound). (Winner trained by E. George, New Plymouth). The .full field lined up for the Electric Juvenile. Jazz Baby (£494) and Chips (£480) were the priniepal favourites. Eka being third in order with £362. Iciogne was left when the tapes rose, and Atapai was first out. But after half a furlong, Jazz Baby held command from Baby Bun, Eka and Atapai. Reaching the High School bend Baby Bun displaced the leader, and, going well, led Eka into the straight, attended by Jazz Baby and Chips. At the half-distance Eka looked a certainty, but Jazz Baby came again, finishing strongly to win by halt a length, with Babv Bun a head back third, and Chips close up fourth, well clear of Fortaliee, War Flame and Cynelli. Time, 1.2. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 175. sovs.; second horse 35 sovs. ana third 15 sovs. from the stake. Six fui * longs. 5 PARTAGA: S. C. Tonks’ b g, 4 years, Bisogne —(Marsuma, 7.13, car 8.24 (A. McCormac) 1 9 GRAND 'LUPIN: R. Bremer's b g aged, Lupin —Fishmere, 7.0, car. 7.14 (T. Bound) .. . - 1 TIP TREE: B. Cleland’s br g, 4 years, Tree- Lucerne —Kathleen Mavourneen, 8.1, ear. 8.4 (T. Tito) 6 Also started: 4 Onward 8.9 (CCarthy), 3 Billikins 8.2, car. 8.3 (H. Dulieu), 8 Maveelish 7.13, car. 8.0 (H Alexander), 11 Troilus 7.11, car. 7.12 (C. France), 10 Blue Peter 7.8, car.E 7.104 (N. Johnson), 6 Flying Shot 7.7, ear.'7.lo (M. Gray), 2 Winsome Boy 7.6 car. 7.84 (R. -Orange), 7 Coma 7.9. car. 7.14 (H. Gilmer), 12 Turkish Fire 7.0, car. 7.4 (O. Hogg). (Winner trained by W. Pine, Hawera.) Five withdrawals reduced the Sum mer Handicap runners to. 12. The pub lie. plumped solidly for Tip Tree, which carried £549. Winsome Boy (£314) war next choice, Partaga carried £255, and Grand Lupin £lO7. Billikins, Troilu? Flying Shot and Grand Lupin was th< order from the barrier, but at the conclusion of two furlongs Troilus faded, and Partaga was moving up. Flying Shot and Billikins were on terms entering the straight, just clear of Grand Lupin, Turkish Fire, Partaga, and Tip Tree. There was then little to choose between th six, but in the run home Partaga stayed on best to win by a length from Grand Lupin, with Tip Tree two lengths back third, followed by Flying Shot, Billikins and Onward. Time, 1.14 2-5. TARATA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 175 sovs.; second horse 35 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and 980 yards. 3 BONECTO: R. Archibald’s b g, aged, Boniform —Alecto, 10.9 (11. Ryder) 1 6 TAMAKANA: A. J. Burehell’s ch g, aged, San Fran—Field March, 9.3, car. 9.4 (E. Copestake) - 1 K ARE AO: F. S. Bluett’s br g, aged, Maniapoto —St. Clements mare, 10.7 3 NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 3<50 sovs*; second horse 70 sovs and third 35 sovs. from the stake. One mile and 110 yards. 1 THE LAM©: J. M. Hickey’s br g, 6 years, Lord Multifid —Guianforte mare, 8.9 (R. J. Flower) 1 3 BRIGHT DAY": S. Tapp’s ch g, aged, Day Comet —Lady Gwendoline, 8.2 . (L. Dulieu) 2 2 ROYAL MINT: W. G. George’s b g. 4 years, Catmint —Polly Perkins, 7.4 (T. Bound) 3 (Winner trained by R. Brough, Hawera.) Scratched: Hipo and Glengariff. Won by a length and a half, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.50 2-5.

Also started: 4 Euchre 10.6 (M. Conway), 2 Ur alia 9.11 (S. Oakley),. 9 Subjection 9.9 (R. Morris), 5 Gold Peak 9.7 (Young), 7 Sea View 9.1 (L. Lewer), 8 Take Take 9.0, car. 9.1 i (H. Hunt). (Winner trained by A. D. Webster, Otaki). Kareao, with £449, was installed favourite for the Hurdles Handicap, Uralla (£846) and Bonecto (£328) also attracting fair support, while Tainakana was entrusted with £240. Passing the stand the first time, Uralla showed the way for Gold Peak, Subjection, Bonecto and Tainakana. The same trio held the van when turning into the back, Tainakana, Bonecto and Kareao being together in the next bunch. The next obstacle brought Gold Peak and Subjection -down, and at the half mile the order was Tamakana, Uralla, Bonecto, Sea View. Approaching the last hurdle, Tamakana and Bonecto were clear of Sea View and Kareao. Sea View crashed at the fence and, in a willing burst Bonecto got the decision by half a neck from Tamakana, with Kareao three lengths back. Then came Uralla, Take Take, and Euchre. Time, 2 54 2-5 ■* URUTI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 so vs.; second horse 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from the stake. One mile and 110 yards. 1 VIVO (Monkley) 1 2 POP OFF (Butterworth) 2 6 ALWAYS (Gilmer) 3 Scratched: R.oval Mint, and Taketalce. Won by two and a half lengths, one and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.50. MANAWATU MEETING. 1 PALMERSTON N, Dec. 28. The weather is splendid for the second day of the Manawatu meeting. The course is excellent. The attendance is again large. Results: KELVIN HACK HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. Eight and a. half furlongs. 5 Inoe ; 1 7 Conviction 2 2 Pan art 3 Scratched: Horomea * and Asleep. Won by a length, :a head between second and third. Time, 1.50 HI GITWEIGITT HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. lj- miles. 6 Capitulation 1 , 1 Pouri 2 3 Brigadier Bill 3 All started. Won by five lengths, a half length between second and third. Time, 2.10. HIGHDEN HACK HANDICAP. Of 200 isovs. Six furlongs. 6 Bank Note 1 2 Helen 2 1 Te Korolte 3 Scratched: Acred. Won by half a length, a- similar distance between second and third. Time, 1.15. PRESIDENT’S (HANDICAP. Of 709 sovs. One and a-quarter miles. 2 Hyanna 1 5 Euphonium 2 3 Rapier ■. 3 All started. Won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.7. PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES. Of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Reremoana 1 2 Glentruin 2 4 Peneus f*. ... 3 Also started: 3 Tukia. Won by two lengths, a similar distance between secand third. Time, 1.14 1-5. THE DUNEDIN MEETING. DUNEDIN, Dec.. 28. There was a largfp attendance for the races to-day. The course was in good order. Results: MILBURN HURDLES. Of 200 sovs. One and a-half miles. 6 Kapuni 1 7 Bonomel '..... 2 1 Radiac 3 All started. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.53 3-5. FERNHILL HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs. One and a-quarter miles. 2 Solrose 1 7 Equerry 2 1 Gold Mint 3 All started. Won .by a length and a-quarter, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.11. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Of 225 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Jericho 1 7 Don Jose 2 3 Arrowy 3 Scratched: Stringbow. Won by a length and a half, with four lengths between second and third. .Time, 1.4. , AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. AUCKLAND, Dec. 28. The following are the acceptances for the second day: Fergusson Handicap, of one and a quarter miles, 500 sovs. —Mint Leal 9.0, Haze 8.8, Wenday 8.1, Ngarara 7.10, Atareria 7.4, Kamehameha, Quondong, Papatu, Plain Pearl 7.0. The King’s Plate. —Grand Knight, Civility, Commendation, Lysander, Phaola, Ponsonby Hurdles, of 450 isovs., one mile and three-quarters. —Archibald 11.7, Wedding March 10.9, Gauntlet 10.6, Royal Form 10.2, Carawock, Kawa 9.13, Gold Rep 9.9, Pendennis, West Abbey 9.5, Cureaform, Day Bell, Mangahewa, Pentagram, Peter Amans 9.0. Summer Cup, of 1400 sovs., one mile and a quarter.—Rapine 10.3, Tanadees 9.5, Ruapapa 8.10, Footfall 8.8, Edenhail 8.7, Mundane 8.4, Day Guard, The Thorn 8.3, Oreum 8.2, Piuthair 7.13, Princess Ronnie 7.10, Nadarino 7.7, Gala Day, Pliaola, Charlady 7.2, Gold Jacket 7.1, Barometer, Lord Star, Scat 7.0. Criterion Handicap, of .600 sovs., six furlongs.—Eulalie 9.3, Cosmetic 8.11, ’

Ruanui, High.- Finance 8.10, Talisker, Ti Tree 8.5, Auratum 8.3, Panther 7.11, Auriculas 7.9, Atumlad 7.6, Cbvent Garden 7.3, Flying Tresses, Carinthic 7.0. . Electric Handicap, of 750 sovs. Six furlongs.—The Hawk 9.6, Mimetic 8.1, Cawnpore 8.0, King Merv 7.13, York Abbey 7.12, Deluge, Lieinius 7.10, Kingfield 7.7, Archeen 7.5, ChaiTman, Aussie 7.2, Merry Jest 7.1, Tea Bell, Balknoy 11., Muscari, Nancy Lee, Paper Chase 7.0. Plunket Handicap, of 650 sovs. One mile.—Master Doon, Le Choueas’ 9.1, Piuthair 8.12, Rascal 8.8, Ch : arlady''B.s, Lomint 8.4, Decoy Bird 8.1, Mosaic, Qiiincoma 7.13, Danae 7.11, King Smock 7.10, Tall Timber, Delightment, Pegaway 7.9, Eh Timi 7.8, Clarus, Curraghmore; Juliet, Gold Pern, Muscari, Queen Arch, Ring the Bell, Thursby, Tinoiti, Passionate 7.7.

IN AUSTRALIA. PERTH DERBY. - BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION-^COPYRIGHT. Recevied 12.40 p.m. to-day. PERTH, Dec. 28. The West Australian Derby resulted: Maple (8.5) 1, Car'us (8.10) 2, Kongonui (8.10) 3. There were seven starters. Won by three lengths. Time, 2.39.