SPORTING

Northern Advocate, 4 January 1927, Page 7

SPORTING

RACING FIXTURES. January 3, 4—Southland R.C. January 7, B—Eeefton8 —Eeefton J.C. January 8 or 15—Waipapakauri E.C, January 8, 10—Vincent J.C. January, 15 —Wairio J.C. January 18, 20 —Wairoa E.C. January 20, 22, 21 —Wellington E.C. January 21, 22—Foxton E.C. January 22—Bay of Islands E.C. January 26, 27—Pahiatua E.C. « January 29, 31 —Takapuna R.C. TROTTING FIXTURES. January 5, 6—Greymouth T.C. January B—Northland Trotting Club. January 22—Te Aroha T.C. January 27, 29—Forbury Park T.C. • January 29—Hawke’s Bay T.C. YESTERDAY’S RACING AUCKLAND RACES. AGRION WINS STAKES. AUCKLAND, This Day. The following are the results of th« concluding events at the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting:— Thirty-second Eoyal Stakes. —Agrion 1, Gascony 2, Laughing Prince 3. Won by three lengths. Clifford Plate. —Count Cavour 1, Rapine 2. Only starters. Won easily. Time—2.39. Bowen Handicap.—(-) Paperchase 1, (1) Stormy 2, (2) Delightment 3. Scratched: Clarus, Tea Bell. Time — 1.16 25. RACING DESCRIBED. (Special to “Northern Advocate’’) AUCKLAND, This Day. For the opening event, the Grey Handicap Haze (£1605), Quondong (£1208) and Antrim Boy £1125) were selected in that order of favouritism. Nucleus led across the top from Antrim Boy, Judge’s Box, Royal Picture, War Officer, Plane Pearl, and Attereria. Nucleus was first to turn for home from Alonsoa, War Officer and Antrim Boy and holding her own ,won by three-quarters of a length from Atereria who stayed on better than the others, beating Haze for second place by a neck. Then came Royal Picture, Quondong, War Officer, Plane Pearl, Alonsoa, Hangawera and Wonder Star.

For the Sylvia Handicap, Cosmetic £1954, Auratum £1690, and Ti Tree £1689 were most in demand. Ti Tree, Autumlad, Auratum, Covent Garden and Cosmetic were the most prominent at the start, but before a furlong had been covered Auratum ran to the front from Carinthia, Cosmetic Covent Garden and Ti Tree. Auratum led into the straight from Carinthia, Ti Tree, Covent Garden and 4-tumlad. At the distance Carinthia and Covent Ga'rden drew out, Covent Garden getting the decision by a head from Carinthia with Ti Tree two lengths further back. Auratum was fourth, followed by Atumlad, Chips, Cosmetic, Golden Wedding, Whakarite.

For the £IOOO stake in the Grandstand Handicap, there were 20 starters, of which Piuthair £1371, Euapapa £1343, and Princess Bonnie £1332 were most in* demand. ' Going past the stand Joy King led a bunched field, the most prominent, of which were Princess Eonnie, York Abbey, Master Doon, Mosaic, Quineoma and Phaola. Along the back York Abbey and Master Doon were together attended by Joy King, Princess Eonnie, Mosaic, Eing the Bell, Gala flay, King Smock and Seatown. York Abbey and Master Doon piloted -the field across the top from Seatown, Joy King, Mosaic, Desert Glow and Princess Eonnie. York Abbey and Master Doon were the first to run for home from Seatown, Joy King, Mosaic, Desert Glow and Gold Jacket. Seatown then took charge and going on won by two lengths from Mosaic, who beat Desert Glow by half a length. Gold Jacket was fourth and then came Joy King, Master Doon, Merry Damon, Phaola, Piuthair and Euapapa. j j

For the Auckland Hurdles Handicap, Pentagram £1525, Glenotus £1474, and Many Colours £1220, were the best backed. Maunga fell at the second fence and Zanna at the third. Daddy’s Girl was in front as they passed the stand from Kawa, Pentagram, Archibald, Kendal, Glenotus, Highway and Many Colours. The order of the leaders was practically the same along the back, except that Kendal had gradually moved up into fourth position with Glcnotus next. Kawa had taken charge before the top was reached and led into the straight from Daddy Girl, Pentagram, Kendal and Archibald. Kawa w ent on to win by tw r o lengths from Daddy’s Girl, who beat Pentagram by a similar distance for third. Kendal was fourth, followed py Glenotus, Many Colours and High--1 way.

In the Thirty Second Royal Stakes of 1000 sovs, six furlongs, the bracket Eulalia and Agrion £5039, Gascony £1984, Laughing Prince £IOOO were the best backed horses. From a good start King Emerald was_ the first to show out, but before they had gone a furlong Gascony and Eulalic wont to the front followed by King Emerald, T.aughina’ Prince and Agrion. Gascony and Eiilnlie w T ere the first to turn for home from Laughing Prince, Agrion and King Emerald. At the distance, Agrion took charge to wdn by three lengths and a half from Gascony who beat; Laughing Prince by a length. Eulalie was fourth and King Emerald (last. Time 1.15 4-d.

Tn the Clifford Plate of 550 sovs one mile and a half. Rapine was favourite in a two horse field. Com mendation and Seatown were scratch

| ed. Count Cavour who drew No. 1 at the barrier led throughout. Passing the stand Count Cavour was about two lengths in front of Rapine. Along the back Rapine tried to head Count Cavour but the latter drew away again and crossing the top had about a four lengths advantage. Onee in the straight Count Cavour had no difficulty in drawing away and winning by six lengths. Time —2.39. J The last race of the Carnival, the Cowen Handicap, Mimetic £2136, Nadarino £1932 and Paperchase £1527 were the final fancies. Nancy Lee, Licinius and Paparehase were the early leaders from Mimetic, Nadarino, Dave, (Delightment and Day Guard. Nancy j Lee led across the top from Licinius, {Paperchase, Dave, and King Merv. 1 Delightment and Nancy Lee were first to turn for home from Licinius and Day Guard. Delightment then drew T out but at the distance Paperchase had him beaten and going on J won by half a length from Stormy, j who came from'a long way back and ! beat Delightment by three-quarters of J a length. Rascal was fourth, followed by King Merv, Day Guard, Areheen i and Nadarino. Time —1.16 2-5.

TOTALISATOR INVESTMENTS. BIG DECLINE RECORDED. AUCKLAND, This Day. The amount invested on the totalisator during the Auckland summer racing and . trotting carnival which closed yesterday was substantially smaller than a year ago. The actual sum put through during the seven days was £547,488, compared with £617,892 a year ago, a decrease of £70,403. , There was a decrease of £66,355 for the Auckland Racing Club’s four-day meeting, at Ellerslie, and a much smaller decline of £4,048 for the Auckland Trotting Club’s three-day meeting at Alexandra Park.

To some extent the decline in the value of the investments may be attributed to the wet weather, that has been so disappointing a feature of the meetings, also, there were 28 races at Ellerslie on this occasion compared with 29 last year and 32 the year before. However, neither of these factors can account for so considerable a drop in'the totalisator investments, represented by a margin of £70,000. A more salient cause is, the prevailing tightness of money, evidence of which is not confined to the racecourse.

It is interesting to note a general decline in totalisator returns throughout the Dominion in recent months. Thus, at the spring carnival, at Christchurch,' in November, there was a decrease of £31,500 compared with 1925. A decline has also been proceeding for several years. The highest known total for both the Auckland meetings were attained at the 1920-21 carnival. They were, Ellerslie £511,455; Alexandra Park £213,117; a grand total of £724,572. The revenue reaped by the State from taxes on investments, dividends and stakes during the week will be about £37,000, to which must he added a further sum received in the amusement tax on admission tickets. — Press Assn. '

WAIRARAPA MEETING. • FEATHEESTON, This Day. The following are the concluding results of the Wairarapa meeting:— Greytown Handicap.—Royal Game 1, Broustell 2, Black Mint 3. Scratched; Humoresque and Voronia. Won by a head. Time—l.ls. President’s Handicap. —Penman 1, Joy Bird 2, Opa 3. Scratched: Killocra. Won by a length and threequarters. Time—l.s9. Moroa Handicap. Vertigern 1, Peggy Ford 2, Sir Moment 3. All started. Won by a length and a half. Time—l.4l 1-5.

Waihenga Handicap. —(2) Boahomme. 1; (5) Blonde, 2; (3) Misgovern, 3. Also started: Killoera. Prince Hal, Alyson, Lucky Days, Willow Wai, Agitato. Won by a head. Time.—l.2B 1-5.

Pirinoa Handicap. — (2) Dominion Rose. 1; (1) Hymgreat, 2; (5) Humoresque, 3. Also started: Climax, Doe, Rose Blossom, Royal Pointer,, Wailong. Truney. Won by half a length. Time—l.ls 4-5. The totalizator investments were £22,842 for the day.—Press Assn.

SOUTHLAND RACES. SET SAIL WINS CUP. * INVERCARGILL, This Day. The final events at the Southland Racing Club's first day’s racing resulted as follow: New Year Handicap.—Battle Colours 1, Spenn Bridge 2, French Belle 3. Scratched; Lassie. Won by a length and a half. Time—l.l6. Southland Cup.—(l) Set Sail 1, (3) Circulation 2, (3) Rawenna 3. All started. Won by a nose. Time —2.7 4-5. Oreti Trot. —Cbimcr 1, Cameo 2, Spring Note 3. Scratched: Desert Star, 'Quick March. , Won by five lengths. Time—3,3s 3-o. Waikiwi Handicap. Duke, 1; (10) Vogue 2, (2) Soldiers’ Hope 3. Also started: Speargood, King Cap, Obligio, Paris, Gipsy Maid, Glenham, Solzia, Rippling Lake, Fairv Tidings, Marseet. Won by a length. Time—l.2o 4-5.

Waihopai Handicap.—(2) Miss Wills ie 1, (3) Bugle Note 2, (3) Bilbo 3. ('Second and third horson coupled.) Also started: Roseday, Pink Note, Queen Balboa, Gold Brick, Doleful DiHy, Kilbarry, Bloom. Francaise. Won by a neck. Time—l. 43. The totalisator investments were £27,601.—Press Assn.

HAWKE’S BAT EVENTS,

CONCLUDING RESULTS. HASTINGS, This Day. The remaining events at the Hawke’s Bay slimmer meeting resulted as follow: New Year Handicap, one mile and a furlong.—(s) Perle de Leon (A. Lord) 8.8, 1; (1) Tiega 2, (2) Bennanee 3. | Also started: (6) Morose, (4) Road Hog, (3) Alarie. Won by two lengths. Time—l.s7 4-5. Matapiro Hack Handicap.— (3) Calluna 1, (4) Comedia 2„ (2) Cherry Girl 3. Won by a length. Time—--1.16 4-5. Omahu Hack Handicap.—(2) Lovebird 1, (6) Pakaupango 2, (3) Starboard Light 3. Won by a neck. Time —1.45 3-5. Final Handicap.—(l) Father O’Flynn 1, ( —) Arataura 2, (2) Plain Sailing 3. Won by two lengthsTime —1.16 3-5. —Press Assn. MARTON MEETING, PINAL EVENTS. FEILDING, This Day. The following are the remaining events decided at the Marton Jockey Club’s meeting: — Telegraph Handicap.—(l) Royal Damon 1, (3) Epistle 2, (2) , Mireusonta 3. Scratched; Gold Box, Bank Note, Precious. Won by a neck. Time —1.14 S-5. Ladies' Bracelet. —(2) Brigadier Bill 1, (1) Kilburn 2, (3) Hallowmorn 3. All started. Won by half a length. Time—l.s3. Farewell Hack Handicap. —(1) Homomea 1, (2) To Koroko 2, (4) Lady Cynthia ,3. Scratched: Precious, Some Lad, Joyeuse, Hypnotic. Won by a head. Time—1.15.

Turakina Handicap.—(2) Polaro. 1; (5) Panart, 2; (3) Gold Box, 3, Also started: Kalakaua, Great Day, Brigadier Bill. Won by two lengths. Time.—1.25.—Press Assn,

CANTERBURY TROTS. CONCLUDING RESULTS. CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. The following are the results of the concluding events at the. Canterbury trots: — Selwyn Handicap.—(l) Cardinal Logan 1, (6) Brentnor 2, (4) Loganwood 3. Scratched: Black Admiral. Won by two lengths. -Time—2.44 3-5. .Middleton Handicap.—(2) Van Rich 1, (5) Huon Denver 2, (1) Homer 3. Scratched: Locanda Child. Won by half a length. Time—4.44. Telegraph Handicap.—(4) Countryman 1, (3) Shine Soon 2, (2) Diamond Child 3. Also started: Lady Embrace', John Pointer, Maiwhariti, Tarzan, Darknite, Ben Ohau, Fight Ever, Willie Logan. Won by two lengths. Time —2.10 2-5.

Final Handicap.—(2) Brentloc 1, (3) Golden Devon 2, (9) Bruce 3. Also started; Talent, Ohimet, Dalmeny, Eey de Ore, Ivy Audubon and Brentloc (coupled), St. Maura, Becky Logan, Peter Bingen, Delavan’s Quest. Won by a head. Time—2. ll 3-5.

The totalisator investments were £40,100. —Press Assn.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. SIAOSI RUNS WELL. SYDNEY, This Day. At the Warwick Farm races the January Handicap resulted:: —Bonnie Dighton, 6.9., 1; Dion, 8.2, 2; Queen’s Bow, 7.11 and Siaosi, 7.12, dead heat 3. Won by two and a half lengths. Time—3.7}.—A. and N.Z.