TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 28 December 1927, Page 6

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB

CHRISTMAS MEETING PARTAGA’S OPEN SIX. CONCLUDING RESULTS'. Further exciting contests were witnessed on thei iNew Plymouth course yesterday, when the concluding events or the Taranaki Jockey Club’s Christinas meeting were decided. For a second day the attendance was particularly large, the gate receipts augmenting the hist day’s takings s-uJti-eiently to place the total for the two days about , £IOO in excess of the amount paid at the 1926 meeting.

The totalisator returns reversed the order ruling of late by -showing an increase, £24,800 10s going through the machine as compared with £26,264, the balance ol £lou6 being sufficient to onset the decrease on tne hrst day, and leave an increase of £lB5 on the two days as compared with last year. Particularly close knisnes, which reflected credit on the discrimination shown by Mr IY. P. Russell, who, in the absence of Mr H. Coyle, announced tne day's handicaps, were witnessed an tiie Fitzroy Handicap, thei Urartu Hack Handicap and the open six, only verysmall margins separating the placeu liorse-s in each, while in the second named event less than a need divided tne iirst four home.

As judge, Mr itussell again gave hi-s decisions with certainty and promptitude. and as starter Mr A. Vincent p-ei-lormed his duties with customary eiiiciency.

Omy tno favourites saluted the judge in iiivst position, but with the exception of Green acre, whose victory in tue opening race proved the gem of tne meeting to a comparatively few investors, and Miss Mercia, which was tne seventh order in the Urutu Hack heal of nine, the remaining winners were lairiy well supported. From a good field of nine, the honours in the New Plymouth Open Handicap were annexed by the New Plymouth owned and tramed gelding Manly, second plaae being taken by Mr K. Tito’s gelding Paitonu, trained by r Mr' J. Fryer, of Hawera. Last year’s winner. The Lamb, was made favourite, but failed to show out at the finish.

First place in the event of next importance, the Inglewood Handicap, went to Mr C. Tonks’ gelding Partaga, trained by Mr C. Jackson, of Hawera, with Mr A. Spratt’s Orcades —another or Mr J. Fryer’s charges—only a head back in (second berth. The list of winning owners at the meeting was headed by Mr D. I. George, with £270, Mr H. Cleland being next with, £225 and a cup valued at £25. Others whose winnings reach-a three figures were- Messrs Arnold Bros., £2lO, C. Tonks £l9O, Mrs F. McDonald £lB5, E. George £175, J. Hanks £l7O, J. Frederic £145, J. Pater,son £l3O, i. O’Sullivan £lls, A. M. Zimmerman £lls. H. Tito £llO, J. E. palmer £lO5. and Mrs J. M. Watson £IOO. With two winners each, Messrs J. Fryer and C. Jackson (Hawera) and .J. Butler (Stratford) were the most successful trainers. Other trainers whose charges secured a first place were Messrs M. Conway, E. J. Murtagh and R. Brough (Hawera), A. J. McArthur, E- George, W. F. Mantle and J. O’Neill (New Plymouth), J. Thacker (Stratford), J. Hanks (Te Aroha), and F. Smith (Takapuna). The most oensistent rider was T. Tito, of Hawera, who piloted three winners, four seconds and a third, and who secured a place with each of Lis seven mounts on the second day. M. Grav and C. Browns each rode two winners and one each wa.s ridden home ]>v T. Todd, W. Tricklebank, J. Tucker, C. McCarthy, B. Mills, L. George, L. A. Pine, L. Coleman, and L. F- Butterworth.

Further details concerning the New Plymouth Handicap (the- result oi which together with the four preceding events were published yesterday) and the final three events were as follow:

NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 300 sovs, second horse to receive 60 soys and third Horse 30 sovs. from the stake. One mile and 110 yards 3 MANLY: Arnold Bros.’ br.g.,

oyrs by Arehiestown-Lady Gladstone, 7.11 (M. Gray) 1 4 PAITONU : Iv. Tito’s oh.g., oyrs, by Bisogne-Monaghan, 9.0 (T. Tito) 2 5 GOLDEN KRIST: C. H. Smith’s b.g., oyrs, by Nassau—‘Spangle, . 7.13 (L. Ma-nsor) 3 Also started : 2 Mint Leaf (bracketed with Hipo), 8.13 (L. George, 2 Hipo 8.12 (J. Brown), 1 The Lamb 8.7 (F. L. Lutterworth), 6 Sleepy Sol 8.3 (L. Duliieu), 8 Lady Anstruther 7.4 car. 7.Q (O. Knox), 7 Thunderclap 7.3 car. 7.4-1 (C. Davies). (Winner trained by W. F. Mantle, New Plymouth.)

Won by one length and half, third horse half a length back. Time, 1.49 i-5. •

The nine on the card lined np for the principal race of the day, last year’s winner, The Lamb, again being the principal betting order. The Mint Leaf —Hipo bracket was next choice, with 196 tickets less than the favourite and about 30 more than Manly, which carried almost double the sum on Paitonu. Hipo, The Lamb, Golden Krist, and Paitonu cleared the tapes practically together, but Mint Leaf was showing up with The Lamb in pride of place as they left the straight. Turning into the back Paitonu made an effort, and led with two lengths to spare from Hipo. The Lamb, Golden Krist, Sleepy Sol, and Lady Anstruther, with Manly and Thunderclap running last. Manly moved up over the next distance, and three furlongs from home the lending order was Paitonu, The Lamb, Hipo, and Golden Krist bunched, with Manly close up. Paitonu was first into the straight from Manly. Golden Krist. The Lamb, and -Sleepy Sol. but in the final dash Manly came strongly to beat Paitonu by one and a hall lengths, with Golden Krist a half length back, followed by Sleepy Sol. Then came Hipo, Mint Leaf. The Lamb, and Ladv Anstruther. Thunderclap. which broke down near the half-mile post, did not finish. Time, lmin. 49 l-ssec.

URTJTI HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., second horse to receive 30 sovs. and third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. One mile and 110 vards. 5 MISS MERCIA: Mrs. W. D. Graham’s b.f.. 3yrs., by legory or Verdere —Argea, 7.7. (T. Tito') 1 8 AIRTIGHT: J. .T. Beale’s ch.g.,

syrs., by Tree Lucerne—Country Air, 7.12, carried 7.7 (H. Pitcom) 7 SOVENA: T. O’Donnell’s b.m., oyrs.. by Bisogne—Arena, 7.10 (C. Browne) __ 3 (Winner trained by J. O’Neil], New Plymouth.)

Also started: 6 Bisox, 8.12 (L. A. Pine); 3 Bent, 7.13 (R. J, Flower); 1 Always, 7.12 (O. Davies); 9 lllingar, 7.12 (L. Manson); 4 Flying Shot, 7.2, carried 7.3) (M. Gray); 2 Kawhakina, 7.2, carried 7.4 (H. Mills). Another full field of nine tried conclusions m the (jruti Hack Handicap. Always was a £440 better favourite man Jvawiiakina, whicii was entrusted with about £25 more tiian Bent, Miss Mercia was nitli order, with £IBO less man Bent, wmle Airtight was almost completely overlooked with £9OO less man the favourite. From a good start Flying Snot, Airtight, Sovena, and Always was lirst to show out, Airtight forcing tne pace to lead Bent, lllingar, Always, Bisox and Sovena into iho back. Miss Mercia was then tailing me field. Along the back Bent ran up to head Airtight, Flying Shot, Always, and lllingar. The same pair led on terms when rounding the top bend, Miss Mercia still being well back, but positions changed over the next distance, and lllingar led into the straight from Bisox, Airtight, and Miss Mercia. Half-way down the straight Airtight and Bisox were contending the lead, vvnen Miss Mercia made a bid on the outside and Sovena also came through. In a thrilling finish. Miss Mercia's colours Hashed home by a bare head from Airtight, with Sovena just beaten by' a nose for second money and Bisox a close fourth, less than a neck separating the fom - . Always was fifth, followed by lllingar, Flying Shot, Bent and Kawhakina. Time, 1.50 1-5. INGLEWOOD HANDICAP, of 210 so-vs., second horse to- receive 40 and third horse 20 isovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 2 PARTAG A: O. Tonks’ b.g., oyrs by JiLsogne-jMai-suxn-a, 8.1 (O. Browne) 1 5 ORCADES: H. Spratt’s b.m., syrs, by Bisogue-Vestal!s, 7.8 (T. Tito) 2 3 TIP TREE: Mrs F. McDonald’s br.g., syrs., by Tree LucerneKathleen Mavourneen, 8.3 (M. Gray) J (Winner trained by C. Jackson, Hawera.)

Alisa started: 1 Oration 8.8 (L. George), 8 Glengariff 7,8, car. 7.10), (F. L. Bu-tterworth), 4 Quillfire 7.5 (G. Davies), 6 Nastori 7.4, car. 7.0 (G. Brown), 7 Toapaiti 7.0 (L. McMahon). Town Bird and Seastar were withdrawn from the Inglewood Handicap and eight runners- appeared. Oration and Partaga were the principal orders the former carrying about £3O more, while Orcades, the fifth choice, carried only half the sum attracted by Oration. The -favourite and Partaga left the tapes practically together, but after going a short distance Oration took the lead and was joined by Quilllire, with Partaga and Toapaiti running next. At the high school bend Tip Tree was closing up and Nastori was temporarily prominent. As the van approached the home turn Quillfire held a very slight advantage from Oration, Partaga. and Tip Tree together, and though Oration headed Quillfire and Partaga into the straight, Partaga finished best to get first place by a head from Orcades, which made a last minute bid with Tip Thee a length back followed by Glengariff, O'ration. Quillfire, Nastori and Toapaiti. Time, 1.14 3-5.

WAREA HACK STAKES, of 135 sovb. ; second horse to receive 25 and third horse 10 -sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 1 ROYAL ACRE: J. O’Sullivan’s

b.g., syrs, by Acre—Euroclydon mare, 9-0 (F. L. Butterworth) 1 2 TOWN BIRD: F. J. Hunt’s blk.g. syrs, by Architastown —Lady Birdwood, 9.0 (C. Browne) 2 5 THE SWELL: R. Johnson’s b.g..

5 years, by Rangitiro Tangiinoana, 9.0 (N. F. Johnson) .... 3 (Winner trained by R. Brough, Hawera) A’-so started: 3 Seastar, 9-0 (L. A. Pine); 6 Fane, 8.0 (G. Forbes); 4 Exalted. 8.0 (C. McCarthy). The six candidates for the final event attracted the biggest total investments of the day, and nearly a third of the amount was entrusted to Roval Acre, Town Bird being given 300 tickets less than the former, but only 20 more than Seastar-. Town Bird began best, but was soon joined by Exalted, the pair leading Seastar -and Royal Acre to the top of the back stretch, where the quartette were well clear of the remaining two. At the home turn Town Bird was just in front of Exalted, Royal Acre and Seastar, with The Swell coming fast, -and in the dash home Royal Acre justified pub’dc confidence by winning with two and a half lengths' to spare from Town Bird, with The Swell, whose burst of speed lessened over the concluding few strides, a neck back third. Exalted was fourth, followed by Seastar and Fane. Time, 1.15 1-5.

MANAWATU MEETING

SECOND DAY’S RESULTS

(by TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION.) PALMERSTON N., Dec. 27. The second day of the Manawatu Racing Club’s meeting was held to-day in hot weather. The totalisator handled £41,833, as against £35,380 on the corresponding day last year. The results are: KELVIN HANDICAP. Of 175 sovs. One mile and 110 yards. 4 Some Lad, 7.6 (Metcalf) 1 5 Historic, 7.0 (Goulsbro) 2 3 Cool Card, 8.8 (France) 3 Also started: 2 Hoylake, 1 Limosa, 6 Radion. Won by a head, with a head between second and third. Time, 1.47. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. One mile arid a quarter. 1 Thumbed. 9.8 (Trillo) I 3 Brigadier Bill, 10.10 (McDonald) 2 (3 Mister Gamp, 9.13 (Corlett) 3 Also started: 2 Capitulation, 5 Elysianor, 7 San Pedro, 4 Revel. Won by four lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time. 2.10. TTTG TfDEN HAN-DTOAP. Of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. G The Raider, 8.9 (Barry) 1 3 First Sight 7.5 (Humphrey) 2 1 Keddnr, 8.6 (Reed) 3 Also started: 5 Mountain- Heath, 7 Panther, 2 Broad Acre. 8 Mandy, 9 Carrigallen, 4 Abbess, 11 Plane, 10 Dainty Ways, 13 Mark Mint, 12 Ironic. Won hv a head, with a length between second and third. Time, 1.13. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Of GOO sovs. One mile and a quarter. 4 Novar, 7.2 (Metcalf) 1 1 Euphonium. 8.5 (L. Morris) 2 2 Damans. 7.7 (Green) 3 Also started: 5 Black Mint, 3 Yertigern, 7 Bright Day, 6 Gaze. Won l>y a head, with half a length between second and third. Time-, 2.6. Novar ran behind the field all the way

to the turn tor home, when he passed the field to win by a head from Euphonium. The victory was popular, the winner receiving an ovation on returning to the birdcage. PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES. Of 500 sovs. Six furlongs.

1 Reremoana, 9.1 (L. Morris) 1 3 Kiosk, 10.0 (Bagby) 2 2 Covent Garden, 8.7 (B. Morris) 3 Also started: 6 Cloyne, 4 Silver Rule, 5 Flicker. . Won by four lengths, with a similar distance between second and third. This was the winner’s second successive win in the Stakes. Always well placed, Reremoana came from the turn with a groat run to win easily from Kiosk. The time equals the race record. TERR ACE HA NDICAP. Of 175 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Arikiwai, 8.13 (Ellis) 1 8 Ring Bov, 8.5 (R. Beale) ... 2 6 Powhiri, 7.11 (Barr)y 3 Also started: 4 Cool Card, 12 Boy, 3 Kindle, 5 Tone, 2 Desert Lad, 7 Grand National, 10 Bonsalene, 9 Lin Aldington, 14 Irish Lad, 11 Golden Egg, 13 Exhibition. Won by a. length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.27. HIMATANGI HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs. One mile and 110 yards. 2 Royal Game, 8.6 (Wilson) ... 1 3 Polar, 7.12 (Potter) 2 1 Kilmiss, 8.4 (Green) 3 Also started: 5 Ardfinnan, 4 Kilmoyler, 6 Othon. Won by a head, with throe lengths between second and third. Time, 1.47 2-5. AWAPUNI HANDICAP. Of 350 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Epistle, 7.5 (Webster) 1 2 Licinius, 7.13 (Ellis) 2 3 Arrow Lad, 7.13 (Green) 3 Also started: 1 Lausanne, 4 Sarchee, 7 New Moon, 8 Standard, 10 Dobbin, 9 Cosmetic, 5 Macroom. , Won by a length, with a head between second and third. Time, 1.31. The winner t-ook charge half a mile from home, and was never troubled. RACING AT DUNEDIN.

QUEEN BALBOA WINS ST. ( ANDREW’S HANDICAP. DUNEDIN, Dec. 2S. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s summer meeting was concluded in fine weather to-day. There was only a fair attendance, but the totalisator handled £22,320 10s, compared with £20,362 for last year, making a total for the meeting of £46,319 10s as against £45,18S 10s for the two days of last year. Results were: — MILBURN HURDLE HANDICAP. One and a half miles. 6 Tholomon, 9.0 (H. A. Handerson) 1 1 Dubio, 10.11 2 7 Coastguard, 10.8 3 Also started: 5 Kaikahu, 2 Koauau, 3 Beauty Light, 4 Jack o ’ Lantern, 9 Olympia, 10 Royal Head, 8 Whitirangi. Won by three lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.48. FERNHILL HANDICAP. One and a quarter miles. 1 Schottisehe, 8.10 (F. Voight) 1 2 Luminant, 7.13 2 6 Eyed Ova, 7.7 3 Also started: 4 Money Peer, 3 Happy Queen, 5 Piton, El Nido, 7 Fairness. Won by half a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2.10. JUVENILE HANDICAP. >. Five furlongs. 5 Nightmarch, 5.4 (C. E. Eastw'ood) 1 4 Red Jazz, carried 7.11 2 3 Battle Maid, 8.8 3 Also started: 1 Dumblane, 2 Merivale, 6 Some -Signal, 8 Rozeacre, 7 Assemble. Won by three lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, 1.3 1-5.

-ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP. One mile. 5 Queen Balboa, 7.0 (L. J. Ellis) 1 1 Booster, S.lO 2 G Taboo, 8.6 3 Also started: 2 John Bradbury, 3 Ark Itoyal, 4 Wingatui. Won by two lengths, with one and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.40. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 2 Solrose, 8.8 (B. Brodie) .... 1 4 Rob, 7.5 2 5 GMartis, 7.0 3 Also started: 3 Overhaul, 1 Dismantle. Won by a nose, with a head between second and third. Time, 1.15 1-5. TAIHOA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 3 Brightling, 8.9 (K. Voight) 1 8 Money Mine, carried 8.4 .... 2 2 Spearniaid, 9.2 3 Also started: 1 Coomassie, 7 Real Glad, 5 Felony, 9 Appian Way, 4 Puff, 6 Lady Wanton. Won by a length, with a length and a half between second and third. Time, 1.15 2-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. 1 Nincompoop, 9.1 (C. Emerson) 1 4 Dismantle, carried 7.74 2 5 Arpent, 7.0 3 Also started: 2 Circulation, 3 Miss Winkic, 8 Mime. Won by a length, with two lengths

between second and third. Time, 1.28. WESTLAND CLUB’S MEETING. HOKITIKA, Dec. 27. The Westland Racing Club’s meeting concluded to-day in fine weather. The course was hard and fast and the attendance fair. The totalisator handled £7222 10s for the day, as against £5334 last year, and a total of £15,401 10s as against £17,832 last year. Results are as follow: Thompson Handicap—3 Scrambler 8,3 1,2 Bronstell 8.9 2, 4 Saxctte 7.12 3. Also started: 5 King Cheops, 1 Gay Bird. 4 Caliburn, 7 Lady Ruth. Won easily by throe lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.23. Pacific Hurdles—l Tentorfield 11.4 1, 3 Diana’s Lad 9.4 2,2 Hoisler 10.3 3. The only starters. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 3.26. Hokitika Handicap—l Thomdale 10.1 .1, 4 I’resco 8.0 2, 3 Goosestep 7.13 3. Also started: 2 Rina Maunga. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 2.10 1-5. Summer Handicap—l Ivenmore 8.13 1, 3 Pickaninny 8.11 2, 4 Erin-Go-Bragh 8.11 3. Also started: 2 Arrowmir, 6 Clontarf, 5 Ayrburn, 7 Bon-mure. Won by half a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.17. County Handicap—:T Prince Ferouz 5.12 1,2 Moratorium 9.6 2, 3'Rich Prize 8.11 3. Also started: 1 Princess Mafalda, 7 Steel Bar, 6 Beaming, 4 Cash Box. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, 1.30 1-5. Railway Handicap—2 Goldtown 8.9 1, 5 Ayrbum 8,11 2 3 1 Spa da 8.4 3. Also

started: 4 Motor Smash, 6 Smithereen, 3 St. Nicholas, 7 Won by a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 1.17. Final Handicap—3 Buoyant 9.6 1, 1 Jarretiere 8.6 2, 4 ATrowmir 9.10 3. Also started: 5 Wharfendale, 2 Some Abbey. Won by one and a half lengths, with a length between second and third. GRAND KNIGHT SCRATCHED. AUCKLAND, Dec. 27. Grand Knight was .scratched for the Summer Cup at 12.20 p.m. to-day. WEIGHTS FOR GREYMOUTH MEETING. GREYMOUTH, Dec. 27. _ The Greymouth Jockey Club handicaps for Friday are as follow: Maiden Stakes; 54 furlongs—Mercutio, Miss Cashman, Lady Mid, Waikaia, Lady Ruth, Banshee, Jazz Queen, Smithereen, Atone, Toomyvara, Craftsman, Rameses 8.13. Paroa Handicap; 6 furlongs—Arrowmir 9.3, Scrambler 8.12, Picaninny 8.7, Royal Land 8.5, Ayrburn, Erin-go-Bragh 8.4, Rina Maunga 8.3, Caliburn, Flaming Ray, Corintbie 8.2, Rich Prize, 7.13, Princess Mafalda 7.13, King Cheops 7.12, Spode 7.11, Saxette 7.10, Greyfineh, Attract, Big Push, Marble Bar, Benmure 7.6, Malmsey 7.5, St. Nicolas 7.2, Nuhumi, XJndeTstudy 7 ; 0. Grey Valley Handicap; 1 mile — Thorndale IO.iO, Rascal 9.3, Buoyant 5.7, Fresco 8.1, Prince Ferouz 8.0, Moratorium, OpMr 7.13, Corn Rigs 7.12, Goosestep 7.10, Goldmint, Wharfedale 7.9, Para 7.6, Jarretiere 7.5, Steel Bar 7.2, Some Abbey, Birthmark, Motion 7.0!

First Hurdles; 14 miles and 110 yards —Tenterfield 11.12, Oriflamib 10.9, Heisler 10.6, Red Heather 10.5, Clontarf 10.3, Lady Passenger, Gold Town 10.2, Flying Master 9.10, Diana’s Lad, Take Take 9.7, Ellah 9.6, Rapid Rose 9.0. Otira Handicap; 64 furlongs—Prince Ferouz 9.0, Com Rigs 8.10, Bronstell 8.9, Martian Spear 8.6, Gaslight 8.4, Gay Bird, Rina Maunga 8.3, Motor Smash, Caliburn 5.2, Donne 7.9, Malmsey 7.5, Rameses, Orbit 7.0. ‘Stewards’ Handicap; 6 furlongsArrowmir 9.5, Kenmore 9.0, Picaninny 8.13, Erin-go-Bragk, Bronstell, Ayrburn 8.4, Jarretiere, Caliburn 8.2, Princess Mafalda 7.13, Greyfineh, Attract 7.6, Hytup 7.1, Craftsman 7.0. First High-Weight Handicap; 7 furlongs—Thorndale 11.12, Rascal 10.7, Gold Town 9.12, Scrambler 9.4, Para, Gaslight 9.2, Goldmint, Flaming Ray 9.1, Projector 9.0, Rich Prize 8.12, Corintliie 8.11, Donne 8.9, King Cheops 8.7, Rapid Rose 8.5, Take Take 8.4, Steel Bar, Beaming 8.3, Cashbox 8.2, Clarendon, Salamat, No Response 8.0. Brunner Handicap; 6’ furlongs—Arrowmir, Buoyant 9.0, Moratorium 8.12, Some Abbey 8.11, Royal'Land 8.2, Martian Spear 8.0, King Cheops 7.12, Para 7.9, Spode 7.8, Birthmark, Saxette 7.7, Marble Bar, Benmure 7.3, Hytup 7.2, Atone, Lady Ruth 7.0.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. THE MOORFIELD THOUSAND. BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. SYDNEY. Dee. 27. The Moorfield Thousand resulted.— Cave Dweller (8.7) 1, Beavermaine (8 0) 2. Reauhania (9.0) 3. Twelve started. Won bv three lengths. Time. 1.40 1-5, a track record.