SPORTING,

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17941, 21 May 1920, Page 6

SPORTING,

♦- ■ XOBTII OTAGO RAOES. HtniUANGONCr WINS TilK UCl\ (By Quit Spkcial RKrouTER.) OAMAUU, Miiy 20. Tho Xorlh Otugo Jockey Club's meeting was opened to-day in line but very cold weather. There was u, Jairly good attendance, and the. going wa.-i ou tho liaril side for this time of the year. After the Fernfmiok Handicap Marching Order had to undergo an inquiry as to souk 1 alleged bumping before finally obtaining tho verdict. .During the Jay £13,089 10s went through the totalituitor, or £5 less than last year. Results: — EMPIRE HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150sovB. One mile and threc-quarters.—l F. Shaw's Jack Symons, 10.12 (T. Ruthveu), 1; 5 Adams's Bairnsdalc, 0.0 (CI. Walls), 2; 2 i\ Hogan's Cnlma, 10.2 (\V. Rohiurou), ;i. Also started: 6 Wild Pilgrim 10.5, 4 John Barleycorn' 10.4, 7 Spyglass, car. 9.8, 8 Darky San) car 9.5, 8 Speed King car 10.2 Hurley Sam ajid Uairnsdale, closely attended by John Barleycorn and Jack Symons, led the way I over the first six furlongs. Approaching the home turn Jack Symons took charge, and won by four lengths from liairnwlalc, who beat Calrna by two lengths; Spyglnse a moderate fourth, just beating Barky Sam. Time, Sinin 23sec. RKDCASTLE WELTER HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—l R. E. Hall's Will Oakland, 9.8 (It. Bagby), 1; 2 M. Kay's Orange Bitters, 8.1,1 (H. Young), 2; 5 Shcenan's Nautical, 9.1 (H. Donovan), 3. Also started: 6 Mythology 9.9, 10 Kelliney 9.2, 4 Pax 8.5, 8 The Boss 8.3, 9 Bed Pal 8.2, 3 Lima 8.2, 7 Lady Pallas 8.0. Will Oakland at once shot out, and led Orange Bitters and Mythology, but the last-named at once dropped back. Will Oakland kept clear, and won by four ( lcngths from Orange Bitters, who beat Nautical by three lengths; Lady Pallas, two lengths off, fourth, 'lime, Imin 17see. OAMARU CUP HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. One mile. 10—Mr J. 6. Emslic's Burrangong, 7.13 (G. Young) 1 4—Mr Deegan's Kilkee, 8.1 (Tilson) > ... 2 s—Mr M'Donald's Torfreda, 8.2 (Bagby) ... 3 Also started: 10 Melee 8.13, 9 Rorke's Drift 8.9, 2 Almoner B.G, 11 Jock 8.0, 1 Cave Rock 7.11, 6 Linden 7.10, 8 Sisyphus 7.0, 7 Claverhoufe 7.0. Torfreda out from Almoner, Caverock, Kilkee, and Burrangong. Torfreda was still in charge going along the back, where Caverock lost ground. Torfreda remained in charge as they came up the straight, but inside the distance Burrangong ran past and won by three lengths from Kilkee, who beat Torfreda by two lengths; Claverhouse, Almoner, and Sisyphus next in order. Jock was running last nearly all the way. Time, lmiu 41 2-ssec. NORTH OTAGO STEEPLECHASE, of 250sovs. About three miles.—2 F. J. Jfassey's Kaupokonui, 11.2 (T. Humphries), 1; 1 Beil's Arlington, 11.13 I (S. Walls), 2; 3 Bairds and Begg's Palladio 11.6 (J. M'Ohesney), 3. Also started: 4 Golden Rupee 0.13, 5 Blazeaway 9.7, G Tokomairiro 9.7. Golden I Rupee lost his rider at the second fence, and Blazeaway opened up a good lead over the first circuit. Going along the back Tokomairiro missed the second obstacle of the double, and Kaupokonui, Palladio, and Arlington improved their position. Blazeaway was still holding a good lead when he came down at the third last fence. Kaupakonui led over the second last jump, and, coming away, won easily by eight lengths from Arlington, who. struggled home two lengths in front of Palladio. Time, . smin 28 2-sseo. None 6T the unshipped riders was hurt. TRIAL PLATE, of 130sovs. Five furlongs.—2 H. Wordley's Bengeroop, 8.7 (W. Robinson), 1; 1 Roberts's Charleroi, 8.7 (Bagbv), 2; 3 Elworthy's Pomposo, 8.7 (R. Mackie), 3. Also started: 5' Sherlock 8.7, 4 Paddy's Hope. car. 7.12. Paddy's Hope and Sherlock were the -smartest out, and ■ after going a furlong Charleroi dropped back three lengths. Charleroi, who had taken charge at the distance put in a good finish, but Bengeroop wore him down, and wo.n by a length. Pomposo was over a length away, and Paddy's Hope next. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs.—2 R. M'Kay's Radial, 9.13 (H. Young), 1; 5 Gillies's Mortham, 8.12 (T. Humphries), 2; 4 M'Combe's Pyjama car. 6.12 (Lansdown), 3. Also started: 1 Murihiku 8.9 (coupled with Killala 8.7, 5 Hot Air 7.13, 3 Sleepy Head 7.7, Murihiku and Mortham were the smartest out. Hot Air was badly leit. Radial moved up to the leaders, and, going on, won comfortably by over a length from Mortham, who beat Pyjama by a length; Murihiku a length away. Time, lmin< 15 1-aFec. FERNBROOK HANDICAP, of 145sovs. Seven furlongs.—2 F. Moore's Marching Order, 8.12 (G. Young), 1; 1 Sheenan's Nautical,' 8.8 (H. Dono3 Russell's Miss Camouflage, 8.9 (Bagbv), 3. Also started: 4 Martifors 8.5, 5 All Serene 7.11, 6 Tunic car 7.2J, 7 Carmine car. 6.9. Tunic and Martifors wore the first to show out, and the former led to the distance, where. Marching Order and Nautical went past. In a good flni6h Marching Order won by a head. Miss Camouflage was over three lengths away, and Tunic next. Time, lmin 29 4-ssec. The following acceptances have been received for the second day:— Waitangi Handicap of 145sovs. Six furlongs.— Will Oakland 10.3, Primum 9.9, Mythology 8.13, Orange Bitters 8.11, Irislf 1 Elegance 8.9, Miss Camouflage 8.8, Killiney 8.3, Pax 7.7, Lima 7.3. President's Handicap, of 200sovs. Ono mile.— Burrangong 8.12, Melee 8.10, Kilkee 8.4, Almoner 8.3, Caverock 7.10, All Ready 7.9, Linden 7.7, Claverhouse 7.0, Sisyphus 7.0. Elderslie Steeplechase, of 200sovs. About three miles.—Kaupokonui 11.13, Palladio 10.11, Stone Ginger 10.11, Golden Rupee 9.11, Blazeaway 9.7. Tokomairiro 5.7. " ; Jumpers' Flat Handicap, of 150sovs. One mile and a-half.—Kilboyne 11.2, Jack Symons 10.8, John Barleycorn 10.5, King Star 10.3, Spyglass 9.13, Calraa 9.9, Lady Penza 9.4, Darky Sam 9.0. Te Puke Welter, of 145sovs. Seven furlongs.— Orange Bitters 9.4, Nautical 9.2, All Serene 8.4, Bengeroop 8.4, The Boss 8.0, Lima 8.0, Tunic 8.0, Carmine 8.0. Members' Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.— Mortham 8.12, Murihiku 8.5, Kilalla 8.4, Kilkee 8.3, Sleepy Head 7.2, Pyjama 7.0, Ardmore 7.0, Mythology 7.0, Thestius 7.0. The Shorts, of 130sovs. Six furlongs. Special weights.—lnnesfallen, Charleroi, Pomposo, Lady llarkhope, Paddy's Hope. WANGANUI RACES. . (Per United press assooiatios.^ WANGANUI, May 20. Cold and boisterous weather was experienced for the opening day of the Wanganui Jockey Club's meeting. There was a good attendance, and the totalisator handled £37,777, as against £39,329 on tho first day last year. Results:— ' BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 400 sots. Six furlongs.— S Miss Gold, fi.l2 (Carmont), 1; 10 Egmont PaTk, 6.9 (Sanderson), 2; 4 Ruddy, 7.10 (B. Morris), 3. Also started: 3 Bindle 9.2, 2 Bo Peep 8.12, 0 Jutland B.G, 1 Kinsem 7.1, 5 Matatane 7.0, 6 Income 6.12, 7 Lady General 6.7. Kinsem and Miss Gold Jed into the straight, the latter successfully stalling off a' challenge from Egmont Park and Ruddy, and winning by a neck, Ruddy "a head away third, and Kinsem fourth. Time, lmin 15 4-ssee. HACK STEEPLECHASE, of 200sovs. Two miles.—4 Sir Donald. 9.8 (A. Lawrence), and 3 Ngakanni, 10.13 (A. Ward), dead heat, 1; 1 Luke (Bowden), 3. Also started: 8 Gaekwar 10.10, 5 Master Webster 10.10, 2 First Call 10.10 9 Chaddar 9,7, 6 Silent Dick 9.7, 7 Nefische 9.7.' At the mile Sir Donald took charge from Silent Diek and Ngakanni, a great race resulting in a dead heat. Luke was four lengths away third. Time, 4min 13 2-ssec. WANGANUI PTEEPLEOHASE.' Three miles — 5 Fust Line, 9.9 (Kaan), 1; 3 Wirikino, 10.0 (Bowden), 2; 2 Gladful, 11.5 (Preston), 3. Also started: 1 Maractotara 10.13, 4 Polthoeue 10 2 6 Silenus 9.0, 7 Manhattan 9.7. First Line and Polthoguc were conspicuous for the greater part of the journey. Going round for the last time lirst Line showed the way to Maraetotara, Wiro- • kmo Manhattan, and Poltlioguc. Entering the straight First Line went ajfvav to win by five lengths, Luke two lengths and it-half awav Manhattan was fourth. Polthogue fell. Time, fimin 23 2-ssec. KAITOKE HACK' HURDLES, of 200sovs One Fl h ,J n '\ t , nre f-qna' , ters.-8 Paddington Green, 9.6 (Bowden), 1; 6 Master Boris, 9.0 (E. Conel f !L<!)..,2; 3 'Cello, 9.3 (Kaan), 3. Also started: 4 Tigilo 9.13, 1 Toa Tere 9.11, 5 Gold Soult 9.11, n Banogne 9.0, 2 Negambo 9.0, 7 Combustion 9.0. Master Boris was first at the three-quarter-mile peg, and led into the straight. Paddington Green challenged at the distance to win by half n length, 'Cello five lengths awav. Vinilo was fourth. Time, ,'lmin 23sec. ' CENTURY HURDLES. Two miles and a-qnar-ter.-2 Lochella, 9.8 (Wilding), 1; 1 Omaha 10.11 (M'Donald), 2; 3 Coldstream, 10.6 (Burt 3 Also started: 7 Kauri King 10.13, 5 Lord Naear 10.6, .4 Zola 10.6, 6 Zeus 9.3, 8 ApplW 190 Zeus made all the early running from Lord Nagar, Lochella, Coldstream, and Omahu, but a couple of furlongs from home Lochella went to the front, eventually winning by three lengths Coldstream was a poor third, and Kauri Kin" was fourth. Zens and Lord Nagar fell. Time" 4min 3 2-ssec. ' CONNOLLY HANDICAP. One mile and a-quar--8.10 (M. M'Carten). 2; 2 Punka, 7.13 (A. Reid) o , A ' so . „ Btort(!fi: 3 Maioha 8.9, 6 Depredation 8.3, b All Over 8.0, 4 Simon 6.12, 7 Detroit 6.10, 8 Haversack 6.7. Maioha and Detroit were first into the straight, where Rude eamc through but could not stall off Marqueteur's late challenge the latter winning by inches, with Punka a length away third. Depredation was fourth. Time, 2min 15 3-ssec. PURUA HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 200=ovs One mile and 110 yards. .1 W. Duncan's fame' Fox, 4yrs, 9.8 (M. M'Carten), 1; 9 Missland, 7.7,' 2; Passin' Thro', 7.12, 3. Also started: 7 Flight Commander 8.6, 3 Orticelle 8.2, 2 Rebuff 7 13 4 ,Penona 7.11, 5 Mimire 7.10, 8 Farce 7.10 10 Sweet Song 7.1, 11 Whizz Bang, 12 Miss Love 7.3, 14 Riki 7.7, 13 Some Fashion 7.0, 15 Rekapoto 7.0. Tame Fox was first into the straight, Iwatmg Missland by a length* with Passin' Thro' nearly three' lengths off. Mimire was fourth. Time, lmin 55 3-ssec. The following handicaps for the second dav have been declared:— Rata Hack Hurdles. One mile and five furlongs.—Lochella 12.4, Sweet Tipperary 11.13, All Over 11.3, Pretty Bobbv 10.10, Risingham 10.8, Paddington Green 10.8, Retard 10.4, Tempo 10.1 Army Service 10.0, Gold Roult 9.11, Vigilo 9.11, Master Boris 9.9, General Stephen 9.8, Toatere 9.8, Applaud 9.8, 'Cello 9.4, Rienzi 9.3, Cadet 9.0 Uanogue 9.0, Negambo 9.0, Bombalia 9.0j. Yucitan 9.0, Revocation 9.0, Warform 9.0, Iluarenga 9.0, Vocopoto .9.0, Marshal Neil 9.0, Malingerer 9.0, Toddy <9.0, Kantahoe 9.0, Better Luck 9.0, Combustion 9.0, Gottia 9.0, Gunnel 9.0, Huppa 9.0 Student 9.0. Empire Handicap. One mile and a distance.— Marqueteur O.!0, Rude 9.1, Imaribbon 8.10, Lovematch 8 10, Maioha 8.7, Esthonia 8.8, Demagog™ 8.4, Dusky Eve 8.», Depredation 8.2, Punka 7.13, Omahi! 7.11, Torfreda 7.9, Perfect Day 7.7, Risingham 7.4, Miss Gold 7.4, Bluecross 6.11, Demos 6.11, Hookah 6.9, Arrowsfield 6.9, Simon 6.9, Detroit 0.7, Tiranga G. 7, Tirana 6.7, Otaurn Kid 6.7, Haversack 6.7, Svcorax 6.7, Isingarch 6.7, Sweet Song 6.7, Consultation 6.7. Balgownie Hack Handicap. One mile and a distance.—Tame Fox 10.4, Simon 9.6, Valencia 8.8, Flight Commander 8.4, Missland 8.0, Cnicelle 7.13, Molynenx 7.13, Rebuff 7.11, Persin 7.11 Oak Abbey 7.11, Mimire 7.11, Willy's Knight 7.8* Empyrean 7.6, Farce 7.6, No Bother 7.5, Sweet

Sons 7.4, Whizz Bang 7..1, Achilfiou 7.2, Itiemi 7.0, Dick 7.0, lliki 7.0, Guianuform 7.0, Pomona 7.0, Prodigal 7.0, Some Fashion 7.0, Marshal Neil 7.0, Holcnpoto 7.0, Belter Lnck 7.0, Ben Bolt 7.0 May Hurdles One mile anil three-quarters.—Pit Solo 11.11, Omiihn 11..1, Kauri King 10.11, Loehella. 10.10, Zola 10.6, Goldsl.ream 10.A, Yankee Jack lO.ii, I,orcl Niigiirii 10.4, MarsMitflt.ua 10.4, Soudown 10.1, Luporinn 9.13, All Talk 9.12, All Over 0.12, Sweet Tippcrnry n.]2, Kmlurc 0.10, Explorer 0.10, Want 0.0, Marconi 0.0, ITarbour Light 11.7, Zeus !).G, Ca<lct 9.0, Chillies 9.0, Jaknboo 0.0. Haok Handicap. Six furlongs.—Vasilkov 9.7, Income' 9.5, Admyra 0.3, I'arorangi R.lO, Sir Fanciful 8.0, Generalissimo 8.8, Marble Bar B.C, Flight Commander 8.5, Kilbeggan 8.4, Nemaline 8.2, Cruecll 8.1, Passm' Through 8.0, Arch Lassie 8.0, American B«mty 8.0, Flying Master 7.13, Big l>t ls h 7.12*, Oak Abbey 7.11," Formlino 7.10, Penoma 7.0, Farce 7.8, Timidity 7.7, Misslove 7.5, Hestful 7.3, Princess Morion 7.1, lliki 7.0, G-ay Patron 70, Yennvm 7.0, Martian Miss 7.0, Ktirrnp Cup 7.0, Mida 7.0, Pafrroglm 7.0, Gay Lady 7.0, Martihon 7.0, t'ninonn 7.0, Administration 7.0, Kaimotu 7.0, Prodigal 7.0, Country Air 7.0, Pome Fashion 7.0, llnpana 7.0, Jolly Cove 7.0, Taincre 7.0, Avanti 7.0. Miss Gaznlie 7.0, Student 7.0. Winter Oats. Six furlongs.—Parisian Diamond 0.3. Bindlc 0.0, Bo I'cop 8.10, Torfreda 8.6, Demagogue 8.4, Jutland 8.3, Esthonia 8.3, Ruddy 8.0, Miss Gold 7.12, Depredation 7.11, Santonin 7.2, Kinsem 7.1, Matatane 7.0, VaeilkOY 7.0, Ecmont Park C.12, Income 6.12, Admyra 0.10, Lady General 6.0, Neraalino 6.7, American Beauty 6.7, Prince Charleroi 6.7. Grand Stand Steeplechase. . Two miles and a-hall—Master Strowan 12.2, Old Mungindi 12.0, Coalition 11.13, Gladiul 11.7, Sir Solo 11.7, Gang Awa' 11.6, Yankee Jack 11.2, Foeman 11.1, Luke 11.1, Itaraetotnra 10.13, Battlo Tide 10.11, »First Line 10.11, Wirikino 10.8, Marconi 10.G, Zeus 10.3, Folthogne 10.1, Guanuoo 10.1, Khartoum 10.0, Chillies 9.10, Master Webster 0.7, First Call 9.7, Paul Moore 9.v, Cheddar 9.7, Gaekwar 9.7, Sir Donald 3.7, Sandy Paul 9.7, Shrmix 9.7, Sandringham 9.7, Tirau 9.7, .Manhattan 9.7, Pawerewere 9.7, Safcla 0.7, Sail Home 9.7, Tarero 9.7, Army Service 9.7, Nefischc 9.7, Kurnalpi 9.7. BACKHOUSE SOLD FOR 8000 GUINEAS. LONDON, May 10 (Received May 21, at 0.20 a.m.) Mr Frank Tarrant has purchased for 8000gns Our Stephen, named after Stephen Donoghue. Our Stephen won the Great Northern Handicap m York, worth £980, yesterday, beating Kevsoe, the St. Leger winner, which was the only other starter. Our Stephen will go to India shortly— A. and N.Z. Cable. THE OLYMPIC GAMES. Pmm Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. ADELAIDE, Mav 20. (Received May 20, at 0.45 p.m.) The State Government declined to assist in meeting the expenses of the South Australian representatives to the Olympic Games at Antwerp.