SPORTING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16760, 29 January 1918, Page 6

SPORTING

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY. CLUB.

CONCLUSION OF SUMMER MEETING.

FIONNUALA WINS THE HANDICAP.

Showery weather conditions were experienced for the concluding day's racing in connection with the Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Meeting, which attracted what must have constituted a record attendance. The racing was again interesting throughout, and the general arrangements well up to the usual standard. Tho Dovonport Forry Company had the wholo of their fleet in commission, and the arrangements made for tho transportation of visitors to and from Devonport were, as usual, most successfully carried out by the respective officers. The principal event, the Takapuna Jockey Club Handicap, was won in decisive fashion by Fionnuala, the aged daughter of Spalpten—Success, who brought off a mild surprise when she won tho Stewards' Handicap on Saturday last. Fionnuala came on tba scono before tho homo turn was reached, ana won handsomely.

Mr. A. W. Gordon, stipendiary steward, had a busy day, two inquiries engaging his attention, which caused the judicial committee to sit at intervals practically throughout the wholo afternoon. One was into the runing of Poi at the meeting, and the other was an inquiry into the cause of tho accident in tho Rangitoto Hack Handicap. Both were adjourned until this afternoon at two o'clock, As a result of the fall experienced by Lough Ennell, Patetonga and Meltonio during tho Rangitoto Hack Handicap, tho former suffered a broken leg and had to bo destroyed. J. Conquest, his rider, had his collarbono broken, and suffered from severe concussion. The other riders experienced severe shakings. When Sylvan Knight fell during the Takapuna Maiden Hurdles, Turner, who rode thei Sylvite gelding, also suffered a broken collarbone.

The totalisator staff handled £47,698 during the afternoon, compared with £41.290 for tho corresponding day last year. For the meeting £83,977 was recorded, an increase of £13.702 10s over the Cup fixture of 1917, when £75,214 10s was registered, Results •

MOANA HANDICAP of ISOsovs; second horse 25sovs, third horse lOsovs. Seven furlongs. —D. Jackson's br i Poi, 3yrs, by Elysian—Hypatia. 7st 12lb (Goldfinch) 1 3—A, Couper'B ch g Step. syrs, 9st (Gray) 2 7—C. Winder's b g Now Zealand. 3yrs, Bst (Rennie) 3 Also started; 5, Gold Kip, Ost (McMillan); 4. Revenue, fist 9lb (Clarke); 3. Miss Leslie, Bst 31b (R. Reed) 9. Ma Copper. 7st lllb, inc. Jib allow. (Dillaraore); 10, Shower Gold, 7st 91b inc. Bib _ allow. (Rowe); 12, Lansannor, Bst (Chaplin); 6, Rosori, Bst 2lb, inc. 4lb over (J. O'Shea); 11. Lady Bruce, 7st 121b (Sinclair); 13, Whitford Belle, 7st 7lb, inc. slb allow. (L. Morris); 8. Debutante. 7st 12lb (Emerson); 14. Hibemla, 7st 12lb (B. Morris).

Poi was favourite. Poi soon raced past Miss Leslie and Rosori. and was followed by Step and New Zealand at , the home turn. Nothing could make an impression on the leader, who finally won by (our longtiis, with Step Bocond, three-quarters of a length in front of New Zealand. Then followed Gold Kip, Miss Leslie and Debutante. Time, 1m 28 v 2-os. TAKAPUNA MAIDEN HURDLES, of lBOsovs; second horse 25sovs, third horse, lOsovs. Ono railo and a-half. I—\V. C. Morgan's b m Ditto, 6yrs, by Spalpeen—Repetition, list 2lb (Roach) •• 1 2—J. D. Kemp's ch g Plcmpotent, aged, m lOst J3lb (Coleman) . . . v 2

o—W. H. Patterson's *b"g Prosper, aged, 9st Gib, inc. 6lb over (Kcopa) .. .. 8 Also started: 4, Colcraine, 9at 131b (T. Scott); 3, The Channel, 9st (Wood); 7, Wartime, 9st (Chaplin); 6, Sylvap Knight, Sat (Turner); 8, Captain Lock, 9st <Smidt).

Ditto was favourite. Colors it)o was first to show out, but was soon joined by Sylvan Knight, the pair leadin? past the stand. Entering on the baoK stretch, Coleraine lost his rider, and Plenipotent moved up, but before the top stretch. Ditto assumed command, and finally won by two and a-half lengths from Plenipotont, who was ten lengths in front of Prosper, who finished third. Then followed Captain Lock and The Channel. Sylvan Knight fell at tho last fenco, bringing down Wartime. Time, 2m 51 2-Bs.

SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 175sovs; second horse 30sovs, third horse lOsovs. Five furlongs.

Geo. Johnston's ch g Ring Lupin, aged, by Lupin—lota, Sat 61b (Gray) .. 1 3—E. W. Alison's ch c Lord Konilworth, Byrs, Bst 6lb (Clarke) ..2 B—J. J. Regan's ch m Juanaa, 4yrs, 6st 101b (L. Morris) 3

Also started: 7, Tatterloy, Bst 31b (C. Browne); 2. Kitty B«llairs, Bst 21b (Deeley); 6, Alt. Delaval, 7st slb (Conquest); 5, Malaya, 6at 131b, inc. lib over (McDonell); 4, Ritasea, 6st 131b, inc. 3lb over (C. Reed), 9, Miss Thame, 6st 121b, inc. 2lb over (Williams).

Ring Lupin was favourite. Kitty Bell furs wont out from Ring Lupin, ft'nd they carried on the running around tho back, but crossing tho top King Lupin went to the front and was never headed,, finally winning by a length from Lord Kenilworth. who was a length and aquarter in front 01 Juanna, who finished third. Then followed Kitty Bellairs and Malaya. Time, lm 2 3-53. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP of 500sovs; second horse 76sovs, third horse 25sovs. One mile two furlongs and a-half. 7—A. L. Raven's ch m Fionnuala, aged, by Spalpeen—Waimangu. 7st 13lb (ft. Reed) ~ 1 12J. Williamson's blk g Royal Irish, aged, by Soult—Asthore, 7st lib (L, Morris) 2 I—Mrs. E. A. Lindsay's br a Uncle Ned, 4yrs, by Marble Arch—Lady Gladys, Bst 7lb (Deeley) 3 Also started; 4, Mullingar, Bst 131b (Conquest); 8, Polydamon,- Bst lllb (Gray); G, Colo'nel Soult, Bst 3lb (J. O'Shca); 3, Meltchikoff, 7at 12lb, inc. lib over (Emerson); 5, Housowifo, 7st 9lb, inc. 31b over (Clarke); 2, Rebel, 7st Blb, inc. slb over (Ren'nio); 9. British Arch, 7st slb, inc. 21b over (McCurdy); 10, Sir Ralph, 7st (McDonell); ,11, Signo, Gst 81b, inc. lib over (Cotton). Uncle Ned was favourite. Polydamon from tho outside showed up in front momentarily, but was bended before the first turn. Passing tho stand Housewife, Rebel, and Sir Ralph were almost in lino in front. Rebel singled himself out going along the back, but before the top stretch was reached Uncle Ned ran along from fourth place, and was alongside Rebel. Then Fionmialu put in her claim, and ran round the homo turn well in advanco. Finishing full of running, sho reached home a length and a-au&rter in advance of Royal Irish, who finished well, and defeated Undo Ned by a, longth and a-quartor for feecond honours. Thon followed Rebel, Colonel Soult. and Polydamon. British Arch and Mullingar were the last to finish. Time, 2m 12 8-ss.

lIOBSON HANDICAP of 250sovs; second horse 35sovs, third horse 15sovs. Six furlongs.

I—M. A. Alexander's b f Silver Link, 2yrs, by Achilles Link, Bst 131b (C. Browne) 1 2—H. Homer's br c Canzonet. 2yrs, 7st lllb, inc. 3lb over (Goldfinch) ... 2 3—E. W. Alison's, jun., b c Spanner, 2yrs, Sat 12lb (Clarke) 3 Also started: 3,. Tuiamai, 7st lib (C. Reed), bracketed with Spanner; 4, Shining Light, Bst slb (McFlynn): 5, Principal Lady, 6st 121b (L, Morris); 7, Hessian, 6st 121b (M. D. O'Shca); 6, Aircraft, 6st 121b (McDonell). Silver Link was favourite.

Canzonet and Shining Light hopped out,' but Snannor soon racod to tno front. Half-1 way through the race Silver Link was handy to Spanner, the pair leading at tho home turn, from which otage Silver Link went on to win easily by two lengths from Canzonet, who finished gamely, and defeated Spanner" bj; a length. Then followed Shining Light, Aircraft. Tttiamai, Principal Lady, and Hessian. Time, lin 15 2-ss.

RANGITOTO HACK HANDICAP, of 150sovg; second horse 25sovs, third horao lOsovs, Six furlongs. 5—R. J. Graham's ch g Caballero, 4yrs, by Spalpeen—Karomoro, 7st Sib (inc. 3lb over) (Rennie) ... ... 1 a— G. Irwin's br m Independence, Syra, 7st 7lb (McDonell) ... ... 2 14— E. A. McLeay's br m Lady Lyddite, Byrb. 6st 121b (Williams) ... ... 3 Also started: 3, Lough Ennell, flet 3lb (Conquest): 6, Patctonga, Bst 10lb (Chaplin); 7, All Talk, Bat Blb (Emerson); 1, Woody G'en. Sat 711) (J. O'Slica): 4. Thrace, Bst 3lb 'Clarke)- 3, Garryowen, 7st 10lb (R. Reed); 9. Me'tonio, 7st, inc. slb allowance (Burgess); 10. Penniless, 7st 3lb, inc. 2ib allowanco (Ferguson)- 1, Blue Cross. . 7st. inc. slb allowance (51. D. O'Shea); 11, Kiriwinning, 7st 21b (C. Reed); 13, Silver Lode, Gst 13lb, inc. lib allowance (Preston); 12, Glen Cmpen, 6st 12lb (L. Morris). Woody Glen and Blue Cross, bracketed, were favourites. Caballero ran to the front before a furlong was covered, and was well clear across the top and into tho straight. In the race to the post he won comfortably ironi Independence by two lengths and a-half, Lady Lyddite being third, three lengths further back. Then followed Woody Glen, Garryowen and Silver Lode. Pntetonga. Meltonio. and Ixnish Ennell fell, the latter suffering injuries which brought . about his destruction, while Conquest, his rider, suffered a broken collar-bone and concussion. Time, lm 16 2-Es. WAHVERA HANDICAP HURDLES, of 200sovs.; second horse SOsovs, third horse 15sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 4—E. J. L. Rao's b g Tenacious, aged, by Gluten—Lady Liln, lOst 131b (E. Rao) 1 IA. L. Raven's br m Glendalough, Cyrß. lOst lllb '(Henderson) . . . . 2 —J. T. Morton's ch g Ulster, Gyrs (McRandall) 3 Also started: 2, Te Onga, list 21b (MeFlynn);" 3, Fisher, lOst lllb (E. Reid); 5, Spnlperion, 9st slb (Roach). Glendalough was favourite. Spalperion and Glendalough were the leaders when the field settled down, and, with Te Onga handy, led past the stand. Down the back Tenacious worked his way to the front, and, though Glendalough challenged

over the last three , furlongs. Tenacious finally won by a. neck, r with Ulster third, four lengths further back. Then followed To Ongn. Fiahor hit a. fence and dislodged his rider, while Spalporion walked m, lime, 3m 18s. ANNIVERSARY 'WELTER HANDICAP, of 400sovs; second horse 50sovs, tnird horse 25sovs. Seven furlongs. 2— W. Beveridgo's ch g Cardrona, aged, by Lupin—Nali.tor mare, 9st 2lb (J. O'Shea) ... ... •• . •• , •< 1 6—W. K. Morrison Bch m Waiuta, 4yrs, Bst 81b (Emerson) .. .... 2 4—R. McMiken's b g Munster, aged, 9st 41b (R. Reed) 3 Also started 3, White Blaze, ost (C. Browne): 6, Rockfield, 7st 71b (Clarke); 1, Fabrinuette, Bst Blb (Gray): 8, Te Papapa, est 51b (Goldfinch); 7, Stilts, Bst Bib (Rennie); 12, Kitty Bellairs, Bst (Dcoley); 11. Signo, 7st 121b (C. Reed); 9. Pcndoon, 7st 71b (M. D. O'Shea); 10, Loyal Arch, 7st 7lb (P.owe). B'abriquetto was favourite, Kitty Bellairs gave some trouble .lit the start, but they were sent away in fair line, Cardrona being singled out when they settled down. Halfway through _ the race Stilts took the lead, and was being loudly proclaimed just prior to tho homo turn, where he ran out wide, and the second division entered into a spirited contest to the post. Cardrona gained the honours by a neck from AVaiuta, with Munster a neck further away third. .Then followed Fabriquette from a bunched field. Time, lm 28 . 2-ss. ___ ' TAUMARUNUI RACING CLUB. The following were omitted from tho acceptances for the Taumarunui meeting: — Matapuna Handicap: Jean Dolaval, 7et 61b. Maiden Handicap; Gold Sign, 7st 6lb. Owhango Handicap: Charlerose, Bst 9lb. I Matiero Handicap: Charlerose, Sst Gib.

WAIKATO TROTTING CLUB. An alteration of date has been decided upon in regard to the Waikato Trotting Club's annual race meeting, which was originally fixed to take place on February 23. The new date decided upon is March 2. Nominations for all events close on February 13.

KARAMU STUD SOLD. SATISFACTORY PRICES. [BY TELEGRAM.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] HASTINGS, Monday. Tho Karamu stud disposal sale opened today. There was a large attendance of buyers and satisfactory prices were realised. _ For brood mares the highest price obtained was 600gns for Straga, purchased by Mr. Cooper, of Masterton. The next highest was for Sinvis. purchased by Mr. F. Ormond for 150gns. For stallions: Kinr Mars, the Mr. J. Ormond, 400(?ns; Hyinmetus, 352?n5, by Mr. W. Cooper, of Masterton; and uirkdale, by Mr. H. T. Russell, of Hastings, lSOgns. Bay gelding, Syrs, purchased by Mr. H. M. Campbell for 2CK)gns, and bay mare, 4yrs, purchased by Mr. Biggins, 140 ps; bay gelding Aldwych. 170gns, purchased by Mr. McLaughlin; filly by Demosthenes— Temerairo, 165','ns, purchased by Mr. P. H. Barrow; 2-year-old filly by Demosthenes — Marty, 180gns, Mr. W. J. Douglas. The top price in yearlings was obtained by tho Hymmetus—Straga filly, 400gns, purchased by Mr. A. McDonald, Masterton.

DESERT GOLD IN AUSTRALIA. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Reed. 8.55 p.m.) SYDNEY. Jan. 28. The New Zealand racer Desert Gold has arrived in good condition.