SPORTING.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume L, Issue 16320, 2 January 1924, Page 9

SPORTING.

YESTERDAY'SO RACING

AUCKLAND MEETING

(Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, last night. The Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting was continued to-day in fine weather. Thero was a large attendance, and the course was in good order. The racing was excellent. The totalisator handled £llO,OOl, an increase of £11.809 on the corresponding day last year. Results: — Ferguson Handicap: Charlady (Goldfinch) 1, Maria of Hereford and Highflown (dead-heat) 2. Also run : Princess Nata, Drawbridge, Whetunui, Blackeyed Susan. Desert Glow, Fair Abbey. Herculean, Kuhio, Major Abbey, Sunny Roe, Welia, Whitioro, and Wyoming. Wo« by a head. Wehtunui was* fourth. lime, 1.15 l-sth. New Year Hurdles,: Miss Melva (J. Preston) 1, Active 2, Sea Do'il 3. Also started: Explorer, Snake, Peter Ainans, Pine Arch, Prince Rufus, Pittsworth. Lupermo, and Waikawa. Won by three lengths; a neck between second and third. Time, 3.44. Midsummer Handicap: Royal Diadem (W. Bagby) 1, Tanadees 2, "Quinefie 3. Also started: Day Guard, Son o' Mine, Gold Fern, Hoariri, and Master Doom. Won by two lengths: a head between second and third. Time, 1.2. Great Northern Derby : Ballymena (M MeCarten) 1, Razzlo Dazzle 2. Tarleton 31 Also started : Porapey, Suggestion, White Comet, Miss Egypt, and Queen March, Won by two lengths; a neck between second and third Time, 2.36. Newmarket, Handicap: Parody (G. Young) 1, Royal Blood 2, Pavo 3.' Also ran : Finelli, Golden Bubble. Lady Ridicule, Hipo, Prince Abbey, Landslide, and King Cheops. Won by a length. with three-quarters, of a length between second and third. Time, 1.13 4-sths. A.R.C. Handicap: Roseday (McFlinn) 1. Surveyor 2. Muskotoou 3.' Also ran : Enthusiasm, Scion, Te Kara, Muraahi, j Boomerday, Stork, Tinokaha, Demand, Glen Canny, and Tinohoro. Won by a length; a neck between second and third. Time. 2.33 3-sths. x Ellerslie Handicap: Prettyman (D. Beere) 1, Bay Dighton 2, Sentinella 3. Also ran: Elsie Aroha, Golden GkiF.s, Farndon, Pebble- 11., Glenidle. Para, Aerofortis. Dancing Doll, Formalin, Barometer, Telahi, Arch Op.au, Dorinda. General Pryde, Miss Vera, Steel Bar. Thunderclap, and Welcome Rain. Won by a head; half a length between second and third. Glasgow Handicap : Tactful (Goldfinch) 1, Archie 2, Gold Bud 3. Also ran: Royal Box, All'ort, Barrier. Cool Stimulants, Namutere, Illumination. Amiform, Master O'Rourke, Nocturne. Bretland, Shebang, Douglas Latour, Iliinpo, Viewpoint, and Gold Jacket Won by half a length; a neck between second and third. Time, 1.27 2-5(1). HAWKE'S BAY RACES. HASTINGS, last night. Thero was ideal weather for the first day of the Havvke's Bay Jockey Club's summer meeting. The*attendance was good. The sum of £19,140 was, pat through the machine, compared with £18,266 on the first day last year, an increase of £874. Otatara Jumpers' Flat: Maunga 1, Silver Stride 2. Palm Oil also started; but broke its fetlock and had to be de stroved. Won by 1£ lengths. Time 2.40" 1-Slb. Ma bora Maiden Handicap: Roadhog 1, 'Martona 2, Ajax 3. Also ran: Tewai. Potoua, Kenyon, Paroarau, lluikai, Wai'i'oa Beil, Kiwini, Turban, Puki Mohi, Koahumana, Copper Nob. Sangfroid, Penelophou, and Shake Hands. Won by a length. Time, 1.15 2-stb. Hastings Handicap : Aralauia 1, Valley Rose 2, Mosthenes o. Also started: Haurangi and New Moon. Won by a head. Time, 1.20. Juvenile Handicap: Lady Joyce 1, Fallodeon 2, Polly Peachum 3. Also started: Augusta Victoria,. Won by a length. Time, 1.10. President's Handicap: Tari 1, Diamond Ring 2. Crown Star 3. Also ran: Battle Knight, Westerner, and Kaotane. Won by a length. Time, 2.7 1-5. Waipatu Welter: Theic 1, Many Bells 2, Velvet King 3. Also started: .Arbitration, and Antler. Won by a nose. Time, 1.55 1-Sth. Havelock Flying: Penelophon 1, Crisis 2. Merry Imp 3. Also ran: Whariti, Kingly, Bezan, and Stymie. Won by a length. Time, 1.21. Stewards' Handicap: Jovial 1, Misgovern 2, Simonette 3. Also ran : Civilform, Armorel, Esquimaux, and Crown Jet Won by a head. Time., 1.14

WAIRARAPA MEETING. MASTERTO'N, last night

The Wairarapa Racing Club's jubilee meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The attendance was good, and the track very fast. The totalisator handled £23,392, against £21,990 last year. Re suits,: —

Trial Hack: Healhcote (D. Butler) 1, Glimpse 2, Bonlita 3. Contemplation, Waimana, and Piquant were 'scratched. Won by a head; a. length between second and third. Time, 1.1 l-sth. Hack Welter: Zero Hour (L. G. Butler) 1, Tinohari 2, Sempliec 3. Scratched : Stream. Jonquil, Martinique, Bonnie Marian and Yarilla. Won by half a length; a similar distlance between second and third. Time., 1.28 2-sths. Flying Handicap: CSimera (A. Sfowe' 1, Lady Fingers 2, Jackaroo 3. Scratched : Martian Miss, Refrigeration, Coun-ter-Attack, and Last Crust. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 1.14. Cup: Helen Bufus (D. Butler) 1, Merry Day 2, Bonnetter 3. Scratched: Bumptious', Admiral Codrington, Dissertation, Star Banger, Hallowroz, and Little River. Won by 2J lengths. Time, 2.5 l-sth, a. track record.

Nursery Handicap: Quiescent (O. Beed) 1, Bonidcqr 2, Bachael 3. La B«vc, Honor Bright, and Baula were withdrawn. Won by lengths, with a length betwen second and third. Time, 1.1 l-sth. Rimutaka Hack Handicap: Auckland 1. Good Mark 2, Stream 3. Zero Hour, All Gold and- Merrimas, were scrtached Won by a head; a length between second and third. Time, 1.42 l-sth.

Wardell Welter: Peneus (A. Stowe) 1, Counter-Attack 2, Kilris 3. Bonnie Heather, Prince Hal, Hytiuus. and Last Crust were withdrawn. Won by H lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 1.26.

Telegraph Handicap: Imperial Spark (C. Beed) 1, Heathcote 2, Import 3. Scratched: Klcullus, Strongholt, Popoff, Kyla, and Sir Moment. Won by hall' a length; a length between second and third. Time, 1.13 4-sths. MARTON MEETING. MARTON, last night. There/ was line weather and a. record attendance. The going was hard. The totalisator handled £36,901, against £J7,481 for last year. Results;— Trial Handicap; Sunshot (A. Olliver) 1, Deborah 2, Quaestor 3. Also started : Fillette, Kanaka, llalloumaii, Equalise, l'ukhero, and Pauim. Won by a. head : a. neck between second and third. Time, 1,16 2-5.

Hurdles: Santiago (H. Gordon) 1, Anxious Moments 2, All Melody 3. Also started : Eoninark, Sling Camp, Country Life, Admiration, and Submerge. Won by two lengths, with 2A lengths between second and third. Time, 2.16. Juvenile Handicap: Gaillard (J. Barry) 1, Siaosi 2, Bon March 3. Scratched : Lady Bcnlinck, Solfraid, and Peub Eutre. Won. by lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.2.

Cup: Ngata (L. G. Morris) 1, Scotch Mixture 2. Mark Time 3. Also started : Admiral Codrington, Listovvel, Mountain Crag, Ora's Delight. T. Boumd, rider of the latter, lost his stirrup n(i the' beginning of the race and the horse fell. I he rider escaping with a bruised leg. Won by half a length. Time, 2.8 Dash Hack: Bright Eyes (W. Leppett) 1, Anticipate 2, Loyal Maul 6. Alio started : Some Bed, Cushat, Strongholt, Regard, and Vice Versa. Won by threequarters of a length. Time, 1.6.

Railway Handicap : Civility (D. Watts) 1, Birkie 2, Santonio 5. Also started : Veil and Arcs. Won by a nose, with a head separating second and third. Time, 1.14. New Year Hack Handicap: Red Cherry (R. Mnekic) 1, Uandhu 2, Basso 3. Also sUirtcd: Empyrean, Sensible, Pirouette.', and jTgapaengfu Time, ' 1.50 2-5. ' Welter Handicap \ Askari (P. Ray iter) ; 1, Pantler 2. Cairo 3. Halcina and . Malingerer were l scratched. Won by a head, with a length'between second and third. Time, 1.20. ' STRATFORD RACES. STRATFORD, last night. The/ weather was perfect and there was a record attendance for tho first day of the Stratford Racing Club's meeting. The race for the Cup was marred by Marqueteur. the: ; favorite, being caught in the tapes and left at the post. The machine handled £34,254, against £27,646 for the lirst day last year. Results : Maiden Handicap: Troilus 1, The Lamb 2, Praiseworthy 5. Paurihoiho, Blue Peter and Taitaiata were scratched. Won by a neck. Time, 1.3 4-5. Tariki Welter: Lusylvia 1, Miss .Mickey 2, Gold Pa 3. Also started: Skylight, Wa.iotania. Haligan, Roche, Mountain Gold, Pohutaka, and All i Wind. Won by a neck. Time, 1.50 4-5. Stratford Cup: Cold Steel (Edwards) 1, Income 2, Glencairn 3. Also started: Kareao, Sunny Jim, and Avola. Won by a length. 'Time, 2.10 4-5. Olmra Hurdles: Kn forte 1, Savory 2. Lord Astolal, 5. Also started : Trombone, Whito Hanger, Alien. Montrose- and Tarcpiin. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.10 4-5.

Juvenile Handicap: Glengariff 1. Muria 2, Archeen 3. Also ran : Rolruiai, Mountain Bell, Master I/iicernc, Solferange, and Bonogue. Won by a neck. Time, 1.2. Douglas Handicap : Pouma (Alexander) 1, Irapuka 2, Big Push 3. Also started : Crossfire (coupled with Irapuka), Ecuador, Fleeting, and Snatchcr. Won by a. length. Time, 1.16 1-5. Midhirsl Hack Handicap : Knighton 1, Piton 2, Opa 3. Also started : Red Helen, Skylight, and Fir© Brigade. Won by a neck. Time, 1.44. Railway Hack Handicap : Jolly Cay 1, Yoina 2, Euchre 3. Also ran: San Franette, Carnbee, and Kilcoo. Won by a length. Time, 1.16.

AUCKLAND TROTS. AUCKLAND, last night. The concluding day of the Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting was held in fine weather. There was a large attendance and the track was in good order. There was excellent racing. The totalisator handled £59,460, against £65,107 for the corresponding day of last year. Results:— . Tamaki Handicap: Peter Dean (J. Shaw) 1, Battery Bell 2, Anselinc 3. Also started: Merrimax, Ngatira Great Applause, Jenny Wallace, Lady Esma, BJg Ben, Araliy. AudeK, Bill Holt, Spirit Bell. Tere, Style, Wimmera King. Won by three-quarters of a length; li lengths between second and third Time, 5.37 3.5.

Park Handicap: Rock Alum (C. Uokkjer) 1. Cute Lad 2, Gold Flake 3, Also started : Bell Tower, Bell Roberts.

Lady Deaconess, Gold Cast. Pearl Fisher, Lottie Audubon, Child Audubon, Darknite, Peter Scott, Grey Peter, Directive, Logon Rothschild, Reel Star. Master Councillor, Respect, Wild Pointer, Mulwaroe, Profiteer, and Florrio Bingen. A great finish. Won by half a length, with a. neck between second and third. Time, 3.32 2-5.

President's Handicap: Sheik (P, Riddle) 1, Acruti 2, Linden 3. Also started : Blue' Mountain' King, •Coldwater, Kevvpie, Peter Mack, Steei Bell, Willie Logan. Ahuriri, Comedy Chief, and Moneymaker. A good rac'ei, Sheik and Acron drawing away in tho straight, the former winning by U lengths, with tivo lengths between second and third. Time, 4.31.

New Year Handicap: Peter Dear (Shaw) 1, Haricot 2. Stroller 3. Alsc started: Ambcrite, Golden Gate. Nipper, Wimmera King, Grattan Abbey. Ivy Audubon, Lena, Patch, Rock Alien, and Promenade. Won comfortably by a length, with U lengths between 'second and third. Time, 4.46. Telegraph Handicap: Wairemana (0. Monk) 1, Rockaway 2, Goid Flake 3. Also started : Bellova, Leewood, Dire* tivei. Van Cap, Golden Hope, Johnny Golddust, Prospect, Bua Pore, Wonderland, Breadalbane, King Lear, Prize Pearl, and Dick Dillon. A good finish. Wairemana winning by 1| icngths: three-quarters of a length between second and third. Tunc, 2.18 3-5. Onslow Handicap: Sal Pointer (Julian) 1, Gold Girl 2, All Bell 3. Also start ed: Logan Queen, Lady Dunmore, Bronze Patch, Comedy Chief, Dean Dillon, Willie Logan, William the First, Argus, Moneymaker, Promenade, First Carbine, Acros, Man o' War. A great finish, heads separating the: placed horses. Time, 2.16 2-5.

Trot: Peter Swift (J. J. Kennerley) and Lady Nan (Green), deadheat, 1; Bundaberg 3. Also started : The Squire, Delvillc Wood, Sebisca, Sunny Jim, Marion Style, Pyramus, Mutu, Mangautu, Tradesman. " Lady Nan led most of the journey, Peter Swift getting eve?i in tho last stride. Time. 4.43.

Premier Handicap : Florrie Bingen (J. Sraw) 1, Harold Junior 2. Lenglen 3. Also started : Conscript, La Fayette. Profiteer, Blair Audubon, Prospect, Brcndo, Rua Perc, Botheliffe, Logan Queen, Her Lodysliip, and Lord Minto. Won comfortably by IK lengths, with a similar distance' . between second and third. Time, 2.52 2-5.

CANTERBURY PARK TROTS

CHRISTCHIJRCH, last night

Tlie Canterbury Park Trotting Club's summer meeting opened to-day in fine weather, but a strung wind made matters unpleasant. The totalisator returns were £61,141, compared with £49,343 on the same day last year. Results :

Introductory Handicap: Parole Bells (C. J. Allen) 1, Echo 2, Fairton 3. Also started : Kelman, Queen Ida, Nelson Bell, Diameter, Mushroom, Oktiti, Rose Peters, Paired, Earl Derby, Solace, Margin Drift, and Mat Patch! ' Won by two lengths. Time, 3.34 2-5.

Templeton Handicap: Gold Bud (J, Biyce, jnr.) 1, Riot 2. St. Millie] 3. Also started: Annie's Dream, Osier,

.Beauty, Olwyn, Bell Richmond, Rainbow, Hackthorn, Wyoming, Rosio Nut, Wastewood, Sparklight, Leading Lady, Plywood, Audacious, Lord Bingen, and Asturio. Won bv «. neck. Time, 5,20-3-5. ; Canterbury 'Cup : Don Wild (Fleming) 1. Onyx ■'2, ' Taririe 3, Loganwood 4, Also started: l Gleaming, Whispering Willie, Trix Pointer, Paul Dufauli, Albert Clin-. Won bv a length. Time, 4.30 4-5. Lyttclton Handicap: Rex Coronado (J. Bryce) 1, Friendship 2. Prince Burlington 3. Also started : 'Wild Sunset. .Nebbedard. Leading Lady. Jean Logan, Wandering W'iliie, Waitaki Girl ami Lady Embrace. Won by six lengths. Time', 3.30 3-5. Stewards' Handicap: Pietcr Timmerman (11. Frost) 1, Oar Lady 2, Pete Peter 5. Also started: Peter'bhe First, The Toff, Joyful, Merry Peter, Wild Hebe-, Miss Patty, Tresclls, Tiny Moon, Gay Wilkes, and Young Blake. Won by a neck. Time?, 4.45 2-5. Islangton Handicap: Partner (W. Bryce) 1, .Bonny Logan 2, Fancy Bov j 3. Also started: Vice-Admiral.' Elite, Sir Henry. Gleaming, and Emperor. Won by a length. Time, 2.40. I Railway Handicap: Brutus (R. Humphreys) I Landlord 2, Irish Eves 3. Also started: Pleasant, Mouiil Dalnahinc, Glen .Mavis, Progress. Beta's (Irecling. Ben Dillon. Xavier. and Ben Oluiu. Woo by a length. Time, 2.13 1-5. Au Revoir Handicap: Teneriffe (-1. Cromie) 1, Prtnzorn 2, bin's 3. Also started: Tiranna, Copa do Oro Junior, Lady Mauritius, livar, Tauhine, 01 No Hnon, Asturio, Koval Oak, Our Girl, Coil, s-'arl Derby, Pinevnle ;nu\ Fancy Boy. Won by a head. Time, 2,16. RACING FN AUSTRALIA. (Bloc. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assu.l SYDNEY", Jan. 1. Tattersal'l's Club Cup resulted: Master I'ajou 1, Stony 2, Wild 'U'n 3. Fourteen Parted. The winner went to the front ifter entering the- straight and in a- fast inish won by a length: Time. 112 J. MELBOURNE, Jan. 1. Siandish Handicap: Una Carle;.-- 1. ionora 2, Blue Cross 3. Eighteen started. Won by half a neck, ''lime, 1.12.!,. Bagot Handicap: The Rover I. Wv latte. 2, Bridgehead 3. Fifteen started. kVon by half, a length. Time, 2\33,;. Criterion Handicap: Grotesque *. Jndy Thrill 2, Coogeo Bay 3. Fourteen tarted. Won by bal fa "length. Time,