SPORTING.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume L, Issue 16499, 4 August 1924, Page 6

SPORTING.

POVERTY RAY HUNT CLUB. SATURDAY’S RACES. A SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE!. The Poverty Bey Hunt Club were exceedingly fortunate in securing such a splendid day for the holding of their annual meeting. This is the seventh totnlisator meeting held by the club, and although the attendance was not an absolute record, it \vn« considerably in excess of last year. Conditions at the grounds were all that could be desired. The course was in splendid order, there were good fields in the majority of the events, and the racing was of a very clean and high order. Mr. J. A. Fivers acted as judge, and bis decision gave every satisfaction. The duties of starter were carried out by Mr. R. 11. Skipwitli, and the fact that every field got away in good order bore ample testimony to Iris capabilities. The officials of the club are deserving of praise for the enthusiastic manner in which they carried out their duties, and much credit must be accorded the secretary, Mr. H. E. Dodd, upon whose shoulders devolved the greater part of the organising work connected with the function.

Emm tirc>t to last the races were keenly contested,, and the majority of the finishes were very close. The exception to this was the first race, where Malm romped home an easy live length winner ahead of the second 1 horse. The performance given by Maliia, during the day was the subject of much favorable comment. and the manner in which lie won the big event of the day, alter carrying off Hie honors in the first race, excited widespread admiration. The harness trot was a very popular event, although two of the horses appeared to be better qualified as gallopers than as. trotters. The finish was very exciting, every inch of the wav down the straight being fought out by General and Miss Marvin. The Hunters’ Bracelet went to the popular rider, Mr. Black, his riding of Eucalyptus being loudly applauded. The event, which is limited to qualified hunters of the 1924 season, drew forth five entries, and all the gentlemen riders acquitted themselves in a creditable manner.

General Carrington put up a very good performance in the .1-1 exton -Handicap, winning by three-quarters of a length from Hy.rax, after a very good race. The Hunt Club Steeplechase proved easily the most exciting event, of the day, and it was very fortunate that none of the jockeys riding the horses which fell were hurt. Six. horses started off, hut when passing the stand for the first time Tarakele pulled out on qocount of a stirrup leather breaking. The horses went round the back stretch, and Whispering Earn very nearly came to grief ono of the hurdles. He recovered, hut dropped hack to last position. On the second' time round .Maliia was leading, Forfunio lying second, and Radio third. Foriun,io came to grief at the next, hurdle, and Radio, coming close on Ids heels, fell right on top of him. To the watchers on tile stand it appeared as if Hunt, the rider of Radio, had received the full weight of the falling horse on Ids hack, but such could not have been file case, or lie would have been much more severely injured than he actually was. This only left three horses in the race, hid Mr. A. Pritchard mounted Hie riderless Forfunio and went on round the course, although very far behind the others. At the hurdle near the western bend, Whispering Sam came to grief, but was re-mounted, and came in third, alihough several hundred yards behind the second horse. It is doubtful whether local races have ever seen a more exciting event. Maliia received a groat ovation on returning to the bird cage.

The totalisator figures for the day showed an increase of £llß9 over the figures of last year’s meeting. There is no doubt that the increase would have been even larger but for the fact that in cue event there were only four starters, and the betting was in consequence affected. The figures for the different races were as follows, last year’s figures being given within parentheses: £904 (£881); £997 (£1002); £1224 (£1103): £1921 (£1847); £ISOO (£890); £1705 (£1506); £1142 (£1429); £2419 (£1965). HUNTERS’ ELAT HANDICAP, of 45 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. For qualified hunters season 1924. Gentlemen riders. Due mile and a quarter. Mr. P. Matu’s b g Waioeka, ,la.sk, by Conqueror—Sabretache mare, 12.9 (Mr. Black) ... ... 1 Mr. M. Thomas’ b g Pavilion, 11.5 (Mr. Hods) 2 Mr. G. D. Beatson’s b g Dak Rose. 11.11 (Mr. Hine) 3 —Also started: King’s. Up, 11.0 (Mr. Meliklowie). Prior to the commencement of the race, and when parading in front of the bird cage, Mc.lldowie got thrown from King’s Up, which galloped off round the course and jumped out into the open paddock. The horse was eventually recaptured, and Mclldowie, who was uninjured, rode in the race. The four starters left together, Waioeka .lack and King’s Up passing the stand first. There was littie alteration all the way round, Waioeka. Jack maintaining the lead, and Pavilion lying last. At the hack stretch Waioeka, Jack and King’s Up continued to light it out for the lead, there being no change until the three-furlong post was passed,* when Pavilion came 'up and passed Oak Rose for third position. Waioeka Jack gained a lead on entering the straight, and Pavilion passed King’s Up. in the final run Oak Rose fought hi« way into third position, and the race ended with Waioeka, Jack 'half a length in IV,out o f Pavilion, and Oak Rose half a. length away third, and King’s l’p bringing up lho rear. Time 2.20, RAPAXUI HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; second horses to receive 10 sovs and third horse 5 sovs out of tin stake. Seven furlongs. Mr. I!. Gregory’s ch m Mountain Top, by Mountain Knight—Tinkler, 9.7 (F. Dunn) 1 Mr. A. F. Lawrie’s ch f Matin Bell. 9.1 C (C. Franco) ... ... ... 2 Mr. G. W. New’s ch g Esquimaux, 9.4 (C. Parkinson) 3 —Also started : Cairo 10.13 (It. Olive), Garzon 9.8 (J. Nixon), Kilroe 9.6 (A. Heath), Princess Nata 9.4 (A. G. Dixon), Fort George 9.0 (Mr. Xikora), Perle dc Leon 9.0 (G. Jenkins), Tecbir 9.0 (G. Browne), Royal Heather 9A) (Chaplin) The start, was delayed; by Mountain Top playing up, but when they did get away the eleven starters moved, off together. Garzon took the lead, closely

followed by Royal Heather, while Perle de Leon was lasi. Garzon dropped' backet, the three-furlong bend, while, Esquimaux ran into second place behind Royal Heather. The rest of the field were bundled, Garzon continuing to drop back. Mountain Top issued, a challenge, and entered the straight just behind Royal Heather, while Matin Bell, F.squi tmiux. and Tecbir were all well in the running. There was a close finish, m which Mountain Top came ahead to win b v half a. length' from Matin Bell, who was three-quarters of a length ahead of Esquimaux, with Tecbir a good fourth, followed by Perle de Leon and Kilroe. Time 1.33 2-5.

P.B. HUNT CLUB.

WINNING OWNERS,

Mr. F. Tolerton heads the list- of winning owners at the Hunt Club meeting held on Saturday, taking over 20 per cent, of the total stakes. It is interesting to note that Mr. E. R. Black again holds the position of premier gentlemen rider of the Poverty Bay for the year just ended.

The list, of the winning owners at fcsatpuiay’s meeting is as follows : —F. Tolerton £lls. G. Carrington £65. R. C. Ei.skon £45, IV. B. Bennett £4O, R. Gregory £4O, li. R. Black £35, P. Matu £35. M. Thomas £2O, F. Valentine £2O. E. Gibbs £ls. ,J. Brennan £lO. A. E. Foote £lO, A. F. Lawrie £lO, P. Malone £lO, A. 1). Tail- £lO. C. L. Ferguson £5. C Morse £5. G. W. New £5. W. Riddell £5.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) SYDNEY, August 3. Af. Warwick Farm races the Steeplechase resulted :—■ Grand Urchin 1, Royal Abbey 2, Bonnie Russell 3. Eleven started. A great finish. Won by half a head. Time. 4.40). Australian Hurdles : Rosiel 11.2 (Murrell) 1, Mnemar 10.13 (Boyd) 2, Sir Blankney 9.7 (Gray) 3. Also started : Groganite and .Taso. Groganite lost its rider in the early stages. Jaso led over the first round and then the others alternately took charge. Mnemar was in front at, the home turn, but, once over the last hurdle, Roisel went ahead and won by half a length with Sir Blankney three lengths away. Time, 6.40),.

CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB’S . MEETING.

GRAND NATIONAL CANDIDATES

(Special fo the Herald.) CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The appearance of many well fantied Grand National and Winter Cup candidates in the fields at the Christchurch Hunt, Club’s meeting af Riccarton on Saturday invested the racing with ton sideralde interest and importance. whapln.lnn justified' the public's confidence, by winning the Lawl'ord Steeplechase. Red Sol and Tiralga were aiso thought highly of. Blue Streak was in charge for six furlongs from Red Sol and Charlatan. Going along the hack Blue Streak dropped hack into third place, and Cliarltan showed (lie way to Red Sol. Two fences from home Red Sol and Blue Streak fell, but the latter was at once remounted. This left Charlatan out. by himself, and he won, pulling up, by over a furlong from Blue Streak. Almost as far back came Intolerance, these heingi the only ones to finish. Tiralga, fell at the first fence. Dos Ambus went out highly fancied in the Brabazon Welter, others well backed being Prince I’orouz, Broad wood, Wharfedale, and Ihapotoa. On settling to business, Wharfedale was in charge from Los Ambus, Broadwood, Bonnie Winkie, and Ravenna. Wharfedale held his position from Broadwood and Los Ambus all round the top curve, the others being headed by Ravenna. Before reaching the distance Broadwood had Wharfedale,’s measure, and won easily by a length and a half from Ravenna. A similar distance back came Wharfedale, followed by Prince Fcrouz, Bonnie Winkie, and Los Ambus. The public sorted out Carawock, Silverton, Passin’ Through, Tigerland, and Whipcord for the Homeby Steeplechase. Silverton, Mettle Drift, and Passin' Through showed the way past, the stand, with Tigerland leading the others. When Cutts’ fence had been crossed Mettle Drift was in charge from Passin’ Through, Tigerland, and San Forte. Here Silverton ran off, and Pamplona improved his position. All along the hack Mettle Drift, had a useful lead from Passin’ Through, Tigerland, and San Forte. There was no change in order as they went round the top turn, where Pamplona was now running fourth, and Cara woe I; moved up. Befoiy reached the last fence Passin’ Through had Mottle Drift’s measure, and ran home an easy winner hv three lengths By a great finishing run, Carawock cut Meltie Drift nut of second money by half a, length. Then close up came Tigerland and Pamplona.

Boomcrday was installed as the public’s clinice' for the Open Hurdle Handicap, others well hacked being Lochson, Tinokaha, Sir Roseberry, Demand. and Santiago. Royal Fame led Sir Roseberry and Fort. Regal out of the straight, and af. the mile post the three were well clear of the next bunch-, which was headed by Tinokaha, Maunga, and Boomcrday. Seven furlongs from home Lochson 'moved up, joining Sir Roseberry and Royal Fame in (lie lead at the six furlong .post, Two furlongs further on Royal Fame was done with, while Santiago and Royal Star were moving up. Lochson and Sir Roseberry led into flic straight, nvitli Santiago and Royal Star next. At the last, hurdle Santiago was just behind Lochson, who drew away on the flat, winning by two lengths. Sir Roseberry was three lengths away, half a. length in front of Royal Star, with Maunga and Boomerdav next. Kawone, winner of the Maiden Plate, paid one of the biggest dividends registered at Riccarton for a long time past. Wa-elea, winner of live Flying Handicap, also returned his hackers a, very subslanlail return for their Investments. (Special to the Herald.l CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The Press says; Sir Roseberry was never better in his life, but his admirers for the Grand National Steeplechase had heifer see diim saddled up-for that race