SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17105, 10 March 1919, Page 7

SPORTING.

TE AROHA JOCKEY CLUB.

OPENING OF ANNUAL MEETING.

KILLAED WINS THE CUP.

The weather was fine on Saturday last for the opening day's racing in connection with the annual fixture of the Te Aroha Jockey Club, and the attendance must have constituted a record. The club had carried out somo improvements on the lawn since the previous mooting, but the accommodation was not equal to the demand, while the dust nuisance was again in evidence. Some interesting racing was witnessed, while the meeting was well conducted, the secretary (Mr, E. 0. Nash) having everything in order. Among those present was the Hon. W H. aemes, Minister for Railways. The principal event the To Aroha Cup, was won by Mr. A. W. Gillies's five-year-old gelding, amard, by Kilbroney from Siberia, which marked his first victory since being ' purchased by tho northern sportsman. The race itself was a very interesting contest over the last few furlongs, and at one stago in the straight at least four or five of tho contestants were within two lengths of each other. Mr. A. W. Gordon was present as stipendiary stoward, and after the Flying handicap had the rider of Ring Lupin questioned regarding coming out from the rails, but after hearing tho evidence the stewards decided to take no action. A complaint that Mill-o'-Gowrio bored over on Housewife at the finish of the Hot Springs Handicap also caused an inquiry, but, after hearing the evidence of the horsemen concerned, the judge's verdict was allowed to remain. The totalisator figures reached the record total of £29,023 10s. which is an increase of £3862 over the amount handled at the one-day fixture last year.

Appended are tho results:— RUAKAKA HURDLES, of £200; second horse £30, third horse £20. One mile and a-half. 3—E. J. Rao's br g Tenacious, aged, by Gluten-Lady Lila, 10sl 61b (E. Rao) 1 4—A. D. McCardle's b m Mabioltov, aged, 9st l?lb (Roach) ... 2 6—" H. HealoV b g Keystone, aged, 9st 21b (Chaplin) .. 3 Also started: 1, Gluterino, 10st 3lb (Warner); 2, Plenipotent, 9st lllb (Henderson); 6, Calais, 9st 7lb, inc. Sib over (Preston); 7, Battletide, 9st (Mcßandall).

Gluterino was favourite. Gluterino wai the early loader, but fell at the .last fence, leaving Tenacious to go on -and win by about four lengths from Mahzoltov, with Keystone third. Then followed Plenipotent. Time. 2m 525.

WAITOA HANDICAP of £175: second horse £25. third horse £15. Seven furlongs 3—Hon. E. W. Alison's ch g Rockfield, 6yrs, by Monoform—Golden Rose, 7sl 61b (Bagby) 1 4—R. Hannon's 6 g Glenopal, aged, Bst 2lb (Rennie) 2 1— Keesing's ch e Gold Kip, 4yre, 7st Mb. inc. 3}lb over (Morris) . . 3 Also started: 6. Meltchikoff. 7st 9lb (McArten); 7, Escapement. 7et lib, inc. lib over (Gussey); 5, Step. 6st 12lb, inc. 2lb over (M. O'Shoa); 2. Lightning, Bst slb (R. Reed).

Gold Kip was favourite.

Rockfield soon found tho front, and was novoi headed, eventually winning by a length from Glenopal. with Gold Kip a close third. Then followed Liliitning and Meltchikoff. Time, lm 28 l-ss.

TRIAL HANDICAP of' £150; second horse £25, third horse £15. Five and a-half furlongs.

12—A, Wakefield's b e Whitehall, aged, by Marble Arch—Zinnia, 7st 3lb Bagby) I 2— C. Tonk's br f Formalin. 3yrs, 7et 91b, inc. 51b allow. (M. O'Shea) 2 7—T. J. Loughlin's br m Bridgie. 4yrs, 7st 7|lb. inc. 7<lb over (Morris) .. 3 Also started: 1, Active, 9st 7lb (Gray); 10, Canzonet, Bst 81b (Goldfinch); 8, Hessian. Bst 7lb (Ryan): 6, Debutante, Bst (McFlynn); 5. Miss Ellice, Bst 2lb (Husband); 4, Mulatto. 7st 7lb (McArten); 15, Geranium, 7st 811b, inc. 611b over (C. Browne); 9, Bang, 7st 2lb (Burgess); 14, Rambling Star, Bst 21b. inc. 141b over (Chap, lin); 16, Amans Lass, 7st Sib, inc. Sib over (Cotter); 5. Escaped, Tst s!b, inc. slb over (R. E. Browne) ; 15, Brodrick, 7bt 7Jlb, inc. 711b over (Harvey)-11, Lady Olwyn, 7st 41b, inc. 4lb over (C. Reed). Active was favourite.

There was considerable delay at the post, cuused mostly by Rambling Star, Geranium and Formalin. Tho former was ruled out. ■ Bridgie, Mulatto and Whitehall were among I those well placed early, the latter coming away over the business end and winning nicely by more than a clear length, with Formalin, finishing on, second, and Bridiie ' third. Then followed Debutante, with j Escaped and Miss Ellice handy. Time, | lm 9s. $

WAIHOU HANDICAP, of £200; second horse £30; third horse £20. Six furlongs. 2— W. Beveridge's ch g CTOwhurst, i 4yTs, bv Rokeby—Happy Valley. Bst (McFlynn) ' V I—Mr. Herbert's b f Bo Peep, 3yrs, 9st 9ib (Gray) 2 3—E. Coffey's b m Gaycium, aged. 6st 151b (Bagby) 3

Bo Peep was favourite. Crowhurst and Gaycium made the early running, but over the business end 80-Peop replaced Gaycium, but could not catch who won by two lengths, Gaycium a fair third. Time, lm 15s.

TE AROHA CUP of £400; second horse £50. third horse £25. One mile and aquarter.

3—A. W. Gilliea's b g Killard. 6yrs. by Kilbronoy—Siberia, 7st 9lb (R. Reed) 1 I—Mrs. E. A. Lindsay's b g Unci* Ned, Syrs, by Marble Arch— Gladys, Bst 131b (Gray) 2 4—R, B&nnon'B br g Mangamahoe, aged, by Charlemagne Castelfina, 7st 131b (Cotter) 3 Also started: 2. All Talk, Bst slb (Morriß); 8, Royal Irish, 7st slb (McArten); 7, Windorah, 7st (Downing); 5. Lord Kenilworth, 6st 13lb. inc. 61b over (Bagby); 6, Blue Cross, 6st 1011b, inc. 31 lb over (M. O'Shoa).

Uncle Ned was favourite.

Running past the stand Windorah, Lord Kenilworth, and Uncle Ned were at close quarters in the lead, but going down the back the termor had command, to be replaced later bv Lord Kenilworth, who led into the straight. At that stage, Killard, Uncle Ned, Mangamahoe, All _ Tali, and Blue Cross were all making serious efforts, but Killard got in front, and finally stalled off the fimshine effort of Uncle Ned by a length, with Mangamahoe a close third. Then followed All Talk. Blue Cross, Lord Kenilworth, Royal Irish, and Windorah. Time, 2m 7s.

PIAKO HACK HANDICAP, of £165; second horse, £25; third horse, £15. Six furlongs. 3_W'. J. Irwin's ch m Ohinewairua aged, by San Fran— Maid of Astolat, 9st 121b (Robinson) 1 5—W. M. Taylor's b g Revenue, 4yrs, 7st 111b (Husband) ••.,•• .. 2 4— J. Graham's b g Corregidor, aged, 9st 31b (M. O'Shea) 3 Also started: 7, Garryowen, flat Jib, McFlynn); 2, Woody Glen. Bst Bib (Chaplin); 1, Fulica. Bst 3lb (Gray); 6, Independence, Bst 31b, including lib over (Rennie); 9, Rangi Aroha, 7st 91b (Cotter); 11. General Advance, 7st 81 lb, including lib over (McCurdy); 10. Silver Pine, 7it Bib (Gussey); 8, Whitehall, 7st 12lb, including 7lb penalty (Bagby). Fulica was favourite. Ohinewairua singled herself out from the others after a furlong, and she ran homo a winner by about a length and a-half from Revenue, who finished on well. Corregidor was a creditable third. Then followed Independence, Whitehall, and Garryowen. Time, lm 16 2-ss.

FLYING HANDICAP, of £176; . second horse, £25; third horse, £15. Five and a-half furlongs. 2-W. J. Wilson's eh f Taiamai, 3yrs. by The Nut—Lady Molly, 7st (Bagby) . . ••,.-,• ; • : • 1 6-E. Ekman's ch g Cambridge, tors. 6st 81b, including lib over (M. 0 Shea) 2 1-R. Hannon's br m Queen Abbey, 4yrs, Bst 21b (Bennie) 3 Also started: 3, Ring Lupin, Bst slb (Gray); 6, Philomela, 7st.Blb (Mar.son); 7. Gaycium, 7st 3Jlb, including lilb over (C. Reed); 1, Campfiro Jack, 6st 101b, including 31b ever (Gussey); 4, Arran, 7st 41b, including lib over (McArten). Queen Abbey was favourite. After Ring Lupin mad© the running for a time, Queen Abbey held command from Taiamai The Utter asserted herself at the home bend and ran home a comfortable winner from Cambridge, with Queen Abbey third, just in front of Arran. Time, 1m 8 2-ss.

HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP, of £200; second horse £80, third horse £20. One mile. 3—R. Hannon's b Mill o' Gowrie, 6yrs. by Glengowne—Millie, Bst 131b (Robinson) ,„••_.•• .;•-••* 4—Ernest Alison's blk m Housewife, 6yrs, by Kenilworth-Buey Bee, 7st 21b ißagby) •• • • * I—W- K Morrison's ch m Waiuta, Syrs (McFlynn) " Also started; 2, Hyllus, 9st 13lb (R. E. Browne); 6, MeUichikofi, 7st 10lb (R. Reed); 6, Step, 6st 101b (M. O'Shea). Waiuta was favourite. Mill o' Gowrie was soon in front of Meltchikoff, and at the home turn, the former had Housewife and Waiuta making serious efforts Over the business end Housewife got on terms with Mill o' Gowrie, the judge being unablo to separate them. Waiuta was less than a length away, mird. Then followed Meltchikoff. Time, lm 395.

NOTES ON THE RACING. Thrace and Signature were withdrawn from the Ruakaka Handicap Hurdles of one mile and a-half, over which distance Gluterino and Mahzoltov carried more support than the well-conditioned Tenacious. Gluterino flattered his supporters by leading to the last fence, when he fell, leaving Tenacious to run home in front of Mahzoltov, who, but for the mishap, would have filled third place only. Had Gluterino stood up b* max

have lasted just long enough to have defeated Tenacious, but it would have been a. close thing, for Tenacious was going easily the better of the pair within easy range of tne leader when the fall occurred. However, there was no great distanco from the last fence to the post. Tenacious is very forward just at present, and would defeat most of the hack hurdlo class over a longer course. Plenipotent was in fourth place at the.close, and may be expected to be closer up in the same class over a longer course. Gluterino a fall was responsible for E. Warner suflermg a very sevore shaking and bruises, while the horse itself was very sore, and may need a spoil. ' ... Lightning was not intended as a competitor for the Waitoa Handicap of seven furlongs, but when it became known that Spanner was not to be a starter. J. Lambcss'n charge was hurried to the course, and, though entrusted with good support, would hardly be caught at her best under the circumstances. With the successful light-weight, L. Morris, in the saddle, Gold Kip was made a false favourite, though by his horseman's offorts tho over-rated son of St. Amans and Frauloin earned third money. The result was never really in doubt, for Bagby took Rockfield to the front early, and, though ho had to be shaken up in tho run home, experienced no real difficulty, notwithstanding the challenge thrown out by Glenopal. Lightning may bo seen to better effect over a Bhortor course. Alf. Delaval figured as an acceptor, but mot with injuries by; collision with a motor-car the previous evening which called for his destruction. , A surprise was in store for the public in | the Trial Handicap, which attracted no loss than sixteen competitors. The Boniior.iiEffort representative, Activo, was installed favourite and, though Gray was in, the saddle, Telford's charge failed to gain a place. He is an attractive-looking customer, but is evidently lacking in beginning qualities, though ho appearod to be finishing on nicely not far behind the placed division. Another disappointment was Miss cilice, whose rider drew a bad positior at the barrier, and she failed to begir well. However. she was singled out in t'.a straight as finishing on. The winner turned up in Whitehall, who was alwara well placed in the early stages, with Mulatto, and in tho straight Bagley took the aged son of Marble Arch and Zinnia to the front and he won nicely from Formalin, who is improving with every race. Bridgie, who finished third, will improve with racing; while Debutante, who finished fourth, appeared to finish on well. The winner iB a member of P. Weston's team at Ellerslie, and though he often shows great trials has performed inconsistently. Last month be won from a moderate lot at Taumarunui. His owner is reported to have shared to some extent in tho good double-figure dividend returned. It is something unusual for such a popular light-weight as Bagley to steer such a handsome dividend-payer, Mulatto was prominent for about half a mile, when he ha'i ---nouish, and tho report that the son of Multifid is atiected in tho wind appears to be correct. Rambling Star, one of the competitors, proved an outlaw both in tho paddock and at tho starting post, and he was ruled out when found unmanageable, the son of Rambler taking no part in the race. Crowhurst and Gaycium wore the only pair who opposed Bo Peep in the Waihou Handicap, and though the majority of the speculators noted the event a " good thing " for Bo Peep after her winning form at Claudelands, still the fact that Crowhurst had displayed recont placed form and was receiving 231b from the three-year-old, influenced good support for Mr. Beveridgo's recent purchase. This judgment proved correct, for after 80, Peep had been kept bandy to the leaders in the early part, even Gray's efforts failed to .urge the threc-yar-old past Crowhurst in the straight. Fact was, Crowhurst was too good at the weights on tho course. He ran homo a comforts Mo winner in the good time of lm 15s for the track and gave McFlynn a winning ride. Hyllus, Active, and Hineamaru were the withdrawals from tho To Aroha Cup, which left a field of eight. Uncle Ned being elected a firm favourite when Gray appeared as hie horseman. Mangamahoe looked as if in want of a race, but the remainder all leaked fit to stand the test well. Windorah went down well in his preliminary, but his form at Hamilton was so poor that there was littlo support for him. Royal Irish being the only member of tho field who carried less money. Tho Takapuna Cup winner was one of tho early beginners, and racing down the back he was in front, but the task proved too great for the son of King Rufus, and three fur longs from home he began to tire of the struggle, and finally finished in the rear. Racing round the first turn Lord Kenilworth and Uncle Nod wore alongside Windorah, but Gray elected to steady the favourite. Down the back the son of Marble Arch and Mangamahoe were among tho rear-markers, though at straight entrance both were within range, at which stage Lord Kenilworth was the loader. Onoo straightened up for the final tussle, Blue Cross, Bollard, All Talk, and Mangamahoe were then in tho picture, but Killard had the best of matters, and gained the verdict from Undo Ned, who did not meet with an uninterrupted ran. His rider appeared to take too great a risk in steadying him too much on such a track as To Aroha, and he could not make up tho necessary leeway. On a roomy track ho would probably have won, while All Talk may have been closer than fourth. Mangamahoe should improve with the race, while at & milo Lord Kenilworth was the winner, Blue Cross was very prominent up to the last half-furlong, and finally finished fifth. Tho imported Fulica, with Gray on top. carried tho confidence of most speculators in the Piako Hack Handicap, but again disappointed, and was well outside & place at the close, tho winner turning up in Ohinewa'rna, who was suited by Robinson's horsemanship, and carried her welter impost home in attractive style after finding the front with about a furlong traversed. Lovonue, who filled second berth, returned to scale with his saddle hanging down at his side, while Corrceidor did not meet with a clear passage throughout. Woody Glen was up prominent at straight entrance, but failed to come on when expected, and was not as good a horsvj as at Claudolands. Ho lookod above himself. Whitehall failed to make good in the better class than he defeated earlier in the day. Tho winner, Ohinewairua, does not appear troubled with weight,, and should be a great performer in tho winter. The Flying Handicap of five furlongs and a-half was really regarded as a test between j Queen Abbey and Taiwnai, and though < Hannan'B connections imagined the former ; unbeatable, there was not the semblance of i a fluke about Taiamai's victory, for once the home turn was' negotiated Bagly's mount went on and won handsomely. Ring Lupin, | who is evidently fading as a star sprinter. I was in the lead in tho early part, but Queen I Abbey, from her outsido position, eventually found the front and showed up to the turn when she was beginning to feel the effects ahd had to be reminded by her horseman ! that the best was expected of her to gain I third money. She was fortunate gaining I those honours, for had Cambridge and , Arran not run out somewhat she would! have been fourth. The extra half-furlong i appeared to trouble her. The alloged inter- ] ference which Queen Abboy met with had ! no effect on tho result. Taiamai won handsomely and is some good. Arran should bo all the better for the race and was finishing on, but would be better on a more roomy course. Tho price returned by Cambridge in second place was a handsome benefit to his supporters. Waiuta's placed form at Hamilton in the handicap class was responsible for the daughter of Carl Rosa being elected a vory sound favourite for the Hot Springs Mile Handicap, but the course did not suit her, though on a firm even track it is Quite Sossible she may have, saved her supporters leir money The judge was unable to 1 separate Mill o" Gowrio and Housewife at the close. The former was not long finding the I front, and she had a distinct lead round the curve into the home stretch, where Housei wife came on the scene. The pair finished out from the rails. Mill o' Cowrie leaving, which called for inquiry. Hyllus did not I act too kindly, but looked bright. MoltI schikoff flattered his supporters at one stage, evontually -finishing fourth.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. [by telegraph.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ; TE AROHA, Sunday. ! The following are the acceptances for the , second day:— j ' HURDLES, one mile and three-quarters.—,; Tenacious 11.3. Mahzoltov 10.2. Plenipotent 9.10. Keystone 9.2. Signature 9.0. '; TOURISTS' WELTER, one mile.-Glen-! j opal 10.1. Lord Kenilworth 9.6. Gold Kip 8.5, Step 7.9, Woody Glen 7.7. Debutante ; 7.7, Empire 7.7. j MAIDEN PLATE, seven furlongs.—Moun-1 1 tain Gold 8.4, Formalin 8.4, Hessian 8.2, ; Monocrat 7.3, Mottle Rose 7.2, Amanß Lass 7.0, Golden Russet 7.0, Escaped 7.0. Broder-1 ick 7.0, Lady Alwyn 7.0. DOMAIN HANDICAP, six furlongs.- ' Taiamai 8.6, Queen Abbey 8.5, Lightning : 8.2, Royal Chef 7.5, Gaycium 6.10 . |. JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, one mile.—!' Tinopai 9.8, Uncle Nod 9.J, Killard 8.6,1 ] Waiuta 7.10, Housewife 7.6, Royal Irish 7.3, ' Meltchikoff 7.0, Hineamaru 6.9, Blue Cross l ! 6.7.

HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Caballero 10.6, Gold Kip 9.10, Garryowen 9.5, Woody Glen 8.4, Fulica 8.3, Independence 8.2, Revenue 8.1, Miss Elhce 7.9, Bangi Aroha 7.7, Tama-a-roa 7.3, Silver Pine 7.3.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, five furlongs and a-half.— 8.6, Rockfiold 8.3, Ring Lupin 8 3, Queen Abbey 8.2, Bellacity 7.9, Philomela 7.5, Cambridge 7.0, Arran 7.0, Gaycium 612. Miss E'.liso 6.7, Campfire Jack 6.7, Don Patch 6.7,

FAREWELL HANDICAP, seven furlongs. —Mill o' ' Gowrie 9.10, Ohinewairua 711, Royal Prince 7.4, Corregidor 6.9, Step 6.9, Escaped 6.7.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB (A, and N.Z.) MELBOURNE. Mar. 8. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club's Autumn Meeting opened at Caulfield to-day. The leading ©vents resulted as follows: OAKLEIGH PLATE, of £1650. Five furlongs and a-half. E. E. D. Clarke's blk o Cielo, 3yrs, by The Welken-Cleis, 6st lllb . . . . 1 Molly's Robe, Bst 31b 2 Blue .Cross, 7st 13lb .. 3 Ceilo won by half a head. Time, lm 7}s.

ST. GEORGE STAKES, of £650. Weight-for-age, with allowances. One mile and a furlong, D. E. Grant's b h Mistico, aged, by Linacre—Mist 1 Magpiu (imp.) 9 Outlook «3

Mistico won by half a Length. Time, im 66a. I