SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19374, 9 January 1925, Page 6

SPORTING.

CROMWELL JOCKHT CLUB. FIRST DATS RACING. (From Oxtr Speciax Reporter.) CEOMwffljL, January 8. The Cromwell Jockey Club opened its time-honoured meeting in beautifully flue weather, but a glaring sun made it rather trying to those experiencing the climate for the first time. The racing was interesting, and apart from that the officials endeavoured to make the meeting a good, * clean, sporting success, and succeeded in that direction. The sporting nature of the programme is indicated by the fact that two trophies went with the principal events, and a notable feature of the day consisted In the fact that Mr Russell, whose horse dead-heated in the principal event, gracefully waived his claim and allowed the owner who divided the honours with him to take the trophy. There is no doubt this was a sportsman’s sacrifice, as Mr Itussell is easily one of the most desirable type of-owners connected with the rfport. The day’s card passed off pleasantly, and always carried the atmosphere of a really good sporting function. Cairnmuir had to run the gauntlet of an inquiry for crossing over in the last race, and something also had to be said in connection with the Kawarau Trot, but the Judicial Committee did right in not disturbing the placings of the judge. During the day £37(11 went through the totalisator, as against £3884 10s last year. Results: — GOLDFIELDS HACK RACE, Of 55sovs. Six furlongs. 2—Mr S. Spain’s ch g Silver Lining, by Solferino —Valley, aged, 5.7 (J. Beale) 1 I—Mr D. Jones’s Brilliant Hope, 9.0 (T. Metcalfe) 2 4Mr W. J. Gallagher’s Blue, 8.5 (Gallagher) 3 Also started; 3 Miss Sarcasm 8.5,.5 Earnscleugh 8.5. Miss Sarcasm was left behind. Silver . Lining was first away, and keeping clear won by four lengths from Brilliant Hope, who beat Blue by nve lengths. The others dwelt on the mark. Time, Imin 16 2-ssoc. CROMWELL HACK HANDICAP, Of TOsovs, and a enp valued at 20sovs. Six furlongs. I—Mr1 — Mr T. Russell’s b g Sun Up, by Sunny Lake —All Red mare, 3yrs, 10.5 (J. Beale) f 5 Mr T. Crozier’s b g’Hurdy Gurdy, by Markhope—Merry-go-round, syrs, 8.0 (W. Cooper) t 4—Mr A. F. T. Munro’s Nope, 7.9 . (T. Metcalfe) 3 Also started: 2 Royal Wink 8.9, 3 Bon Skirl 7.12. Sun Up was first out, and with Nope and Hnrdy Gnrdy drew away from the others. Hurdy Gurdy and Sun tip turned .into the straight together, and although the former was in front a few strides from the post Sun Up got up and made a dead heat of it. Nope was four lengths away, and the others were a long way back. Time, Imin 15 l-ssec. UPPER CLUTHA TROT, . Of 65sovs. Two miles. Mr W. J. Gallagher’s b m Daphne Bird, by King Daphne, aged, 48 yards behind (Owner) 1 Mr R. MTelin’s Edwin Harwin, 72yds (W. M’Felin) 2 Mr W. M‘Knight’s Lena Ashwell, 48vds (A. M'Gregor) 3 Also started: Gay Girl 48 yards behind (coupled with Anti-Acido 60yds), La France 72yds, Ribbon Maid 72yds.' La France stood on the mark. At the end of a mile Daphne Bird wag leading Dolly Houi, who, however foil after leaving the straight. Daphne Bird kept clear and won by five lengths from Edward Harwin, who beat Lena Ashwell bv 20 lengths. Gay Girl was next. Times: 4min 49 l-6sec, 4min 68 l-ssec, and srnin 7 l-ssec. LOWBURN HACK HANDICAP, Of 55sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr P. A. Fahey’s b m Kyloboa. by Balboa —Lady Kyle, syrs, 8.0 (J. Beale) 1 4—Mr A. F. T. Munro’s Nope. 8.9 (T. Metcalfe) 2 2 Mr T. Russell’s April Showers, 8.0 (W. Patterson) 3 Also started: 3 Gorgeous car. 8.9, 6 Boneilla 8.0. Kyleboa led Nopo and Boncilla along the back. Kyloboa kept clear and won bythroe parts of a length from Nope, who boat April Showers by a head. Time, Imin 15 l-ssec. HACK SCURRY. Of 55sovs. Five furlongs. 2—-Mr T. Orozier’s b g Hurdy Gurdy, by Markhope—Merry-go-round, Syrs, car. 8.9 (W. Cooper) ... 1 I—Mr1 —Mr J. Pankimrst’s Soltoe, 8.7 (J. Beale) 2 4—Mr W. J. Gallagher’s Blue 7.11 (Gallagher) 3 Also started: 3 Miss Sarcasm car. 7.12. Hurdy Gurdy led out from Soltoe and Blue. Hurdy Gurdy came on and won by two lengths from Soltoe,_ who beat Blue by five lengths. Time, Imin 2 l-sscc. KAWARAU TROT, Of SSsovs. Ten furlongs 6 Mr W. Brady’s b g Better Days, by Captain Tracey, aged, 60yards behind (S. Hussey) 1 4—Mr R- Haig’s Windsor, scr (S. Gosling) 2 1— Mr M. MCubbin’s Harrotha, scr (F. Johnston) 3 Also started: 8 Mattie’s Girl scr, 5 Massey Maid sor, 4 Anti-Acido 48 yards behind (coupled with 4 Windsor), 7 Heather Jock scr. 9 Bronwood scr, 11 Mountain Wood 12yds, 10 Madrona 24yds, 3 Miss Dean 48yds, 2 La Franca 60yds. Windsor led past the stand, but in the run homo Better Days wore him down and won by lour lengths. Harrotha was 10 lengths away and La Prance next. Times; 2mm 57 l-ssec, 3min 3 l-ssec, and 3mm 5 l-ssoc. QUEENSBURY HACK HANDICAP, Of ffisova. One mile. 2 Messrs Armour and Aitcheson’s ch g Cairnreuir, by Kentlock—Petrovna, aged, car, 7.11 (W. Cooper) 1 I—Mr1 —Mr F. H. Hay’s Marmont, 9.0 (J. MChesney) 2 3 Mr A. Murdock's Bon Skirl 7.12 (F.' Yoight) 3 Gaimmnir, on the outside, got a shade the worst of the start. They turned into the back together, when Bon Skirl and Marmont dropped back and Cairnmuir took charge. Cairnmuir hold the lead and won bv two lengths from Marmont, who beat Bon Skh-1 by two lengths. Time, Imin 44 i-Seao.

INANGAHUA TROTS. (Per United Press Association.) REEFTON, Januaiy 8. The Inangahua Trotting Club’s annual meeting was held in perfect weather. There was a large attendance. The totalisator hand\ed the sum of £7367 103, against £6505 last year. Results; WELCOME HANDICAP'. One mile.— Red Audubon, scratch, 1; Ocean Whispcre,. scratch, 2; Meryl Pointer, 36yds 3. Scratched: Harina 21yds, Trezza 45. Won by a head. Time, 2min 30 4-srec. PROGRESS HANDICAP. One mile and ivhalf. —Peter Eyre, scratch, 1; Emerald Green, scratch, 2; Beta Mac, scratch, 3. U’on by two lengths. Time, 3min 50 3-ssec,. INANGAHUA' TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP. Two miles.—Some Wilkes, 308yds behind, 1; Wairua, 36 yds, 2; Silveretta, Ecratch, 3. Won by a length. Time, Train tosec. BLACKWATER HANDICAP. One mile and quarter. —Glimpse, s'crabch, 1; To Karere, scratch, 2; Queen Peters, 3. Scratched; Ocean Whispers scratch, Harina tilyda behind, Drone 60. Time, 2min f-,3 3*ssgc SCOTIA HANDICAP. One mile and ahalf. —Trezza, scratch, 3 ; Mabon’a Day, 24yds behind, 2; General Thcrpe, 12yds, 2 Won. by two lengths. Time, 3min 40 l-sseo. ALEXANDRA HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—Glimpse, scratch, 1: Lord Lytton, 60yds behind, 2; Some Wilkes, 96yds, 3. Scratched; Norwood 24yds, Locanda Boy 72. Won by two lengths Time, 2min 57 3-sseo. BIG RIVER HANDICAP, Two miles.— Prudent Child, scratch, 1; Peter Eyre, scratch, 2; Taipoiti, 48yds behind, 3. All started. Won 'length. Time, 5 KBEP-IT-DARK HANDICAP. One mile. —Lady Minto, ecratch, 1; General Thorpe, 12yda behind, 2; Lord Lytton, 48yds, 3. Scratched: Mahcne 24yds, Lone Hand 36, Young Ivy 32. Wen by a length. Time, 2min 23sec, WAIROA ACCEPTANCES. (Pee United Press Association.) WAIROA, January 8. The following are the acceptances lor the Wairoa Racing Club’s meeting;—' Trial Hack Handicap. Six furlongs tPolyanthomua 0.0, Tutankhamen 8.10, Shake Hands 8.7, Merekara 8.5, Merry Sara 8.5. Jubilee 7.13, Selenite 7.13, Hinctapora 7.13, Trovolo 7.13. Welter Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Prowler 10.11, Mountain Gun 9.5, To Kupenga 9.2. Wairoa Handicap. One mile and a-quar-ter.—Correspondent 9.4, Festivity 8.10, riaurangi 8.1, Tlieic 8.1, Merry Bells 7.10, General Carrington 7.8, Mangatoetoe 7.0, Charming Prince 6.7 Maiden Hack Scurry. Five furlongs.— Solitration, . Shake Hands. Sasham, Wairoa Bell, Whaikorero, Manutai, Only Hope, Patna, Damon. Trovoio. Matauranga—all 8.0. Telephone Handicap. Six furlongs.— Mangotoetoe 9.0, Polyphemus 8.6, Merry Imp 8.4, Tutankhamen 8.2, Shako Hands 7.15, Msrekara 7.11. Stewards’ Handicap. Six furlongs C'iviliorm 9.9, Crisis 8.12, Prowler 8.12, Royal Diadem 7.10, Westerner 7.10, Stymie 7.0. Rauwa Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Mountain Top 9.11, To Kurenga 7.9, Manutai 7.7, Damon 7.5, Jubilee 7.5. Huramua Welter Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Crisis 9.9, Theic 9.7. Haurangi 9.7, Westerner 8,8, Whareti 8.6, Mangatoetoe 6.3, Charming Prince 8.0. WELLINGTON HANDICAPS. (Pee United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, J antiary 8 The following handicaps have been declared for the Wellington Racing Club’s summer meeting: Trentham High-weight Handicap, of SOOeovs. On© mill© and three furlongs.— Tanadees 10.9, Pantler 10.7, Equitable 10.4, Kalakaua 10.1, Steel Bar 9.12, Boncna 9.11, Vindictive 9.6, Wench 9.3, Otauru 9.0, Peach Brandy 9.0, Sayanora 9.0, Koauau 9.0. Fitzhorfcert Handicap, of 300sovs. Five furlongs.—Lucinins 9.6, Gold Box 8.6, Kaiti 8.5, Victory Bond 8.5. Mime 8.1, Anthonie 8.1, Phantasy 7.8, Philanderer 7.8, Star Stranger 7.7, Black Cat 7.6, Peggy Ford 7.5, Bonavis 7.5, Vaudeville 7.5, Adavale 7.2, Motion. 7.0, Oreum 7.0, Merle 6.12 Plain Sailing 6.12, Cat Call 6.12, Swift 6.11, Diogenes 6.11, luce 6.7, Atruda 6.7. Anniversary Handicap, of SOOsovs. One mile.—Suggestion 10.8, Listening Post 9.12, Tarleton 9.11, Cleasanta 9.9, Battle Knight 9.6, Quasi 9.5, Duo 9.5, Black Ronald 9.1, Moorland 8.13, All Marimba 8.9, Martulla 8.7, PooTa Paradise 8.6, Crisis 8.4, Treshami 8.3, Los Amibus 5.3, Sir Pam 8.3, Aeriform 8.3, Rivalry 8.2, Imperial Spark 8.2, L’Airour 8.2, Kilfaire 8.2. Snatcher 8.2, Ayrburn 8.2, Tuahine 8.0, Puketoi 8.0, Agitato 8.0, Gluement 8.0, Quality 8.0, Pink Rose 8.0, Gay Juliet 8.0, Vindictive 8.0. Wellington Cup, of IGOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Gold Light 9.7, Louglirea 9.2, Sunart 9.1, Limelight 8.8, Surveyor 8.8, MuraaJii 8.6, Musketoou 8.5, Suggestion 8.5, Illumination 8.5, Red "Wink 8.5, Ruapapa 8.3, Deucalion 7.12, Merry Day 7.31, Bonnetter 7.31, Duj 7 11. Count Cavonr 7.9, Tarleton 7.9, Clandhu 7.8, Landslide 7.6, Polcnett 7.3, Stork 7.2, Mantua 6.13, Dissertation 6.9, Quiescent 6.7, Pantler 6.7. Telegraph Handicap, of lOOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Royal .Blood 9.8, Red Wink 9.2, Peneus 8.12, Hipo • 8.7, _ Mirousonta 8.8, Lady Ridicule 8.8, Listening Post 8.6, Gaillard 8.2, • Finelh 7.12, Reremoana. 7.13, Master Sandstone 7.12, Killocra 7.11, Grand Knight 7.10, Martian Miss 7.10, Moorland 7.9, Merit 7.3, Last Crust 7.1, Orchid 7.1, Los Ambus 6.13, Snatcher 6.11, Ilka 6.7, Geranial 6.7. Ruapehu Handicap, of 309sovs. Five furlongs.—Piquant 9.’2. Ruby Ring 9.0, Zaza 8..10, Gardenia 8.10, Lipsol 8.13 Kenyon. 8.9, Hall Mark 8.9, Kilris 8.7, Shut Eye 8.5, Tinohari 8.5, Sartist 8.5, Subjection 8.3, Finora 8.3, Euphonium 8.2. Agitato 8.1, Gamebag 8.0, Bonidecr 7.13, Clontarf 7.13, The Tank 7.13, En Route 7.11, Lake Uru 7.10, Alabama 7.9, Star Shell 7.6, Lady Evalina 7.6, All Style 7.6, Gold Brick 7.6, Megalo 7.6, Laughing Stock 7.4, Dubious 7.2, Orozino 7.0, Willow Wai 7.0, Relic 7.0, Carnot 7.0, Rob 7.0, Flaming Ray 7.0, My Hobby 7.0, Mountain Bell 6.12, Esquimaux 6.10, Salamis 6.9, Red Glow 6.7, Matu 6.7, Sofraid 6.7, Gardant 6.7, Gold Dollar 6.7, Kilmar 6.7, Lady Ideal 6.7, Eangimoana 6.7, Anthem 6.7. billiard match. M'CONACHY v, FALKINER. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, January 7. In the billiard match between M’Conachy and Falkiner the former has scored 2936, including breaks of 126, 100, 177, 178, and 225. Falkiner has scored 3805, including breaks o: 201, 203, and 349, of which 78 were close cannons. Falkiner was leading by tour points at the interval.—A. and JN.Z. Cable. AMATEUR ATHLETICS. OTAGO CHAMPIONSHIPS The Otago Amateur Championships will be held on February 7, on the Caledonian Grounds. The programme consists of a ful] list of championship events. Entries close on Monday, February 2. The local centre is putting on an evening meeting of 75yds, 300yds, and 1000yds running, and two-nule cycling, and broad jump handicaps on Thursday, January 29, the entries for which dose on Monday, January 26.