SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 7, 3 January 1913, Page 2

SPORTING.

STRATFORD RACING CLUB. ANNUAL RACE MEETING. second” DAY. OFFICER S.—President, A. W. Budge; Vice-president, W. H. H. Young; Stewards, A. W. Budge, W. J. Morison, W. H. H. Young, S. Pitt, A. Stewart, E. IL Stohr, J. B. Richards, G. Syme, F. Webb, E. Jackson, Hugh Good, D. S. Glasgow, W. P. Kirkwood, 1). J. Malone, J. F. Watson, F. P. Uniacke, S. M. Porritt; Handicapper, J. E. Henrys; Clerk of Scales, C. D. Sole; Clerk of Course, A. David; Timekeeper, E. B. Stohr: Hon. Surgeon, Dr. T. L. Paget; Hon. Vet. Surgeon, Mr E. Mason ; Hon. Treasurer, S. Pitt; Secretary, Alfred Coleman; Judge, Mr J. R. L. Stanford; Starter, Mr H. Thompson.

Though a little rain fell during the day, the weather was quite good for the Stratford Racing Club’s second day, and the meeting was brought to a very successful conclusion. The attendance was much better than on the first day, and the investments were larger, there being £11,047 passed through the machine yesterday, making a total for the meeting of £21,954, as against £18,525 last year. Mr Chadwick’s adjustments resulted in" some splendid finishes, the racing throughout being of an exceptionally good charaoterTHE RACING.

Four scratchings left seven horses in the Toko Welter Hack Handicap, and from a splendid start Rector Girl led the field, the order after the first turn being Rector Girl, Princess Flo, Kathleen Mavourneen, Opeke. At the Caretaker’s Cottage there was but little change, save that Opeke was up with Princess Flo, with /Allure last. At the Gate, Rector Girl was in the van, with Kathleen Mavourneen and Princess Flo well in the running. Coming into the straight the field was well bunched, Sam Pan forging ahead at the distance, and in a great finish winning by a length, with two lengths separating Moirette and Princ.ess Flo. Another splendid race was the Cardiff Stakes, in which a field of eight participated. Glacier ran a welljudged race, and had Floss’s measure at the distance, winning somewhat easily. A little favoured she paid a handsome dividend. Floss, the favourite, ran into second place, after running third practically all through the race, but nearly three lengths behind- the winner. Only three horses faced; ,the starter in the Ngaere Handicap, And the public had their measure .’nicety, the favourite, . aijd,, -[/mi favourites, hnisjung- in tnaavcmer. L was a good race, and carried a lot of money,, punters being rewarded by a, gallant struggle/ Katua led Boronia for most of tne way/but the position was reversed coming into the straight. Red Lupin, on the outside, was coming up fast, and finished behind Katua.-,Time/ Imifi 15 i-osoc.

In the MakurL Hurdle ( Hack Handicap all started,* hut Ngalfruanui was badly, left at the post. { Timothy and Oteahau were first away, and the field stretched out considerably, until they had covered over a furlong, when Timothy dropped back, though still leading past the stand. Nearing the Caretaker’s Cottage the order was Timothy, Proxy, Bercola, Oteahau and Ngatiruanui. Round the back Bercola went up/and was running second at the Gate. At the next hurdle Timothy fell, and Ngatiruanui, whose maiden effort over the sticks won great applause, appeared to he on terms with the winner of yesterday. However, , Bercola finished strongly three lengths to the good, with Ngatiruanui second, Oteahau several lengths away*

The most popular win, and probably the best race of the day, was run in the Strathmore Hack Handicap. Dr. Paget rode a splendid race on Lucerne, and he was loudly cheered when he landed the mare past the post, a long neck to the good. Park Tide and Lady Fran were in the van in the early stages, but turning into the straight, Lucerne, on the inside, led the field, Patronness fighting hard all the way for second place. A magnificent race was the only possible verdict for the Dominion Handicap. After some delay a good start was effected, though the tape was carried away, and Ascalon led the field, with i Royal Dragoon and Patriotic handy, Master Tupuhi lying fourth. Coming into the straight, Royal Dragoon, on the inside, showed up, and was still ahead at the distance. The field [closed up, and Muleteer, on the outside, made a hold bid, but Ruscoe’s horse held on gamely and obtained the verdict by a head, with another head separating Muleteer and Katua. The Ladies’ Purse was a surprise packet, and Tirohanga’s - win,, after leading with Sylvan Glade all the way, gave his supporters a nice dividend. Howler, a hot favourite, was never in the race, and the same might be said of the second favourite, Lady Gordon.

The last race of the day, the County Hack, was admittedly, a difficult one to pick, opinion being equally divided as to the merits of Patronale and Crawford. Punters, however, were sadly at isea, and a good race ended in Aruaki, beating St. Luap by half a-length, with the favourite third. RESULTS. Details of the racing wore as I'"!lows:— 1. TOKO WKLTEK BACK HANDICAP, of* SO sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs. and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight Bst. Nomination 10s. Acceptance 30s, One mile. 1 J. Pawson’s 1) g. Sam Pan, San Fran—Waikaha, 6yrs, 9.9, (3.1 - Carteu) 1 i O'Reillv and Cullinane’s b m

Moirette, 4yrs, 8.3 (Nodder) ... 2, 6 J. O’Sullivan’s ch m, Princess Flo, 4yrs, 8.5 (Sceats) ... 3

Also started: 3 Allure (Copestake) 8.4, 2 Rector Girl (Barlow) 8.9,/ 7 Opeke (Goldfinch) 8.0, 5 Kathleen j Mavourneen (Ayre) 8.0. Scratched: Master Tupuhi, Lucerne, Howler, St. Kildare. Rector Girl was first away and led ■ till coming into the straight, when from a hunched field Sam Pan shot out, and won a capital race by a length, with Moirette two lengths ahead of Princess Flo *, Time, Imin 47 3-ssec.

2. CARDIFF STAKES, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Open to all horses that have never won a race of the value of 25 sovs at the time of starting. Weight Bst. Winner of any race to carry 9st. Entrance 30s. Four furlongs and a quarter. 6 T. A. Taylor’s ch m, Glacier, Coronet—Snowflake, 3yrs, 8.0 (Goldfinch) 1 1 T. Hopeful’s b m Floss, 6yrs, 8.0 (Olliver) ' ... 2 3 F. Hoskins’ ch m Patronata, 4yrs 8.0 (Goddard) 3 Also started: 5 Oxley (McArten) 8.0, 7 Retrieve (Gilbert) 8.0, 9 Captain Miro (Carmont) 8.0, 8 Null' Nulla (Campbell) 8.0, 4 Rahanui (Simkins) 8.0. Scratched: Royal Patron, Leota, Kathleen Mavourneen, Lady Gordon, Patroness, Flint, John Willie, and Gipsy Saint. Patronata and Astor were smartest to begin, and Aster led into the straight from Glacier and Floss. In the run In Glacier held its own, and won by two and a half lengths from Floss, with half a length between second and third. Time, 54 2-ssec. 3. NGAERE HANDICAP, of 125 sovs (open); second horse to receive 15 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 40s. Six furlongs. 1 P. W. Scally’s blk m, Boronia, Merriwee—Dalne, aged, 6.7 (Carmont) 1 2 J. Barlow’s b h Katua, 6yrs, 7.2 (Goldfinch) 2 3 S. Pitt’s b g Red Lupin, 6yrS, 8.1 (McArten) 3 Scratched: Muleteer,. \ Patronale, Simple Sam. Katua led ( in to the straight, from Boronia and Red Lupin, but. Mr Scally’s mare was ahead at the distance, and won by a length from Katua, with Red Lupin coming up fast on the outside, a good third. Time, Imin 15isec. 4. MAKURI HURDLE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. Nomination 10s. Acceptance 30s. One mile and a half, over six flights of 3ft 6in batten hurdles. 2 J. R. L. Stanford’s ch g, Bercola, Officer—Noon, aged, 10.4 (i opootake) ... ... ... 1 iD. iriugncs’ hr g Ngatiraunui, Syrs, 10.5 (Speakman) ... 2 5 iR. PepperiiPs ■br g, Oteahau, aged, 9.0 (Ross) 3 Also started; 4 Proxy (Abbott), 9.0; 3 Timothy (Packer),. 10.8. Ngatiraunui was badly left, and rimothy fell at the second to last hurdle, Bercola having an easy win by three lengths. Ngatiraunui, ridden hard, ran a wonderful race, and finished second, a long way to the good of Oteahau. Time, 2min 55 2-ssec. 5 STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. Nomination 10s. Acceptance 30s. Five furlongs. 1 Dr. T. L. Paget’s b m Lucerne, Lupin—Lady of the Lake, 4yrs 9.4. (Dr. Paget) 1 5 J. Foreman’s b m, Patroness, 4 yrs, 7.3 (Goddard) ... ... 2 3 J. Melville’s ch m, Lady Fran, aged, 7.10 (Goldfinch) 3 Also started: 2 Simple Sam (Nodder), 8.9; 4 Park Tide (Sceats). Scratched: Supply. Park Tide and Lady Fran were leading most of the way, till coming into the straight, Lucerne came in on the inside, having a heroic struggle with Patroness, who momentarily headed the Doctor’s mare. Then Lucerne got a head in front, and held her own, winning a grand race by a long neck, Lady Fran being two lengths away. Time, Imin 3 2-ssec. 6. DOMINION HANDICAP, of 150 sovs (open); second horse to receive 15 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 40s. One mile. 1 C. Ruscoe’s ch g, Royal Dragoon, Campfire—La Milo, 4yrs 7.6 (McCarten) 1 2 T. Hopeful’s b g, Muleteer, aged 8.4 (Olliver) 2 7J. Barlow’s h h, Katua, 6yrs, 7.2 (Goddard) 3 Also started; 6 Patriotic (Nodder), 8.13; 4 Ascalon (Ayre), 8.4; 3 Master Tupuhi (Goldfinch), 7.12; 3 Red Lupin (Sceats), 7.10; 5 Minora (Carmont), 6.7. Scratched: Sam Pan and Conney. Ascalon and Royal Dragoon were first to show up, but the latter took charge coming into the straight, and, without the whip, won by a head, with a head separating second and third. Time, Imin 45 4-ssec. 7. LADIES’ PURSE HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Open to all horses that have never won a race exceeding 60 sovs at the time of start. Minimum weight 10s. Gentlemen riders. Nomination 10s. Acceptance 20s. Six furlongs. A trophy of the value of £5 will be presented to the rider of the winner. 5 F. W. Webb’s ch g, Tirchanga, Stepson—Handsome Jack, 5 yrs, 10.9 ... ... ... ... 1 ! G, Jr-'we'-’s I) g. Sylvan Glade, ■ Oyrs, 10.2 (Austin) ... ... 2; 6 -1. T. Wade's bg, Millbanks, 6 } yrs, 10.6 (Wade) ... ... 3 ! Also started: 1 Eqr.vler (Higginson), 11.0; 3 Hayden Park (Clout), 10.8; 7 Rahanui (Awdry), :0.7. Scratched: Malaphin and Nebulous. Tiro'hanga and Sylvan Glade led practically all the way, two lengths

separating them at the hish, with Millbanks a length away, and Bahama fourth. Mr. Webb’s win was a popular one. Time, Imin 19sec. 8. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs Acceptance 30s. Six furlongs. 4 J. O’Halloran’s ch g, Aruake, Chasseur —Mab, 6yrs, 8.2, (Olliver) 1 11 Te Hikaka’s blk h, St. Luap (Carmont), syrs, 6.10 2 1. A. Alexander’s roan g, Patronale, 4yrs, 8.11 (Ayre) 3 Also started; 2 Crawford (Nodder), 8.9; 3 Conney (McCarten), 7.13; 7 Rector Girl (Gilbert), 7.9; 5 Gordon Dell (Goddard), 6.12; 8 St. Kildare (Goldfinch), 6.10. Scratched: Lucerne, Park Tide, Tetikura, and Galtee. Won by half a length, Patronale was unlucky at the start, and Crawford and Rector Girl were in front, St. Luap changing places with Rector Gir. coming into the straight. At the distance, Aruake was leading, and won a good race fairly comfortably. Time, Imin 19soc. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. (Per Press Association.) Auckland, January 2.' The summer meeting was concluded to-day in dull weather. The attendance was good. The totalisator handled £39,744, as against £43,660 for the corresponding day last year. Tho total for the meeting was £180,365, as against £176,908 last year. There were two accidents during the day. Stenning, the rider of Master Wairiki, was thrown heavily and injured about the body, and R. Percivnl, the rider of Tui Gakobau, was injured 'n the head and broke his collar-bone a; a result cf the horse falling in the hurdle race. Results : Goodwood Handicap, of 275 sovs; one mile.—B Admiral Soult, 7.2, 1; 1 Heatherbrae, 8.9, 2; 4 Royal Irish, 7.6, 3. * Won by a neck. Time, Imin 40sec.

Sylvia Handicap, of 2*75 sovs; for two-year-olds; six furlongs.—l The Hague, 9.0, 1; 4 Merry Roe, 8.3, 2; 2 Lady Alicia, 8.3, 3. Won by twe and a half lengths. Time, Imin 16sec. Grandstand Handicap, of 1000 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—lo Kakama. 7.3, 1; 5 Kaween, 7.3, 2; 2 Los Angelos, 9.9, 3. Kakama was in front ah the way, and won by a length and a quarter, with the third horse a length and a half further back.

Royal Stakes, cf 750 sovs; six furlongs*.—2 Soltano', 7.5, 1; 1 Bon Reve; 8.13, 2; 4 Mowbray, 7.8, 3. Won by three quarters of a length, with tin third horse five lengths away. Time Imin 14sec.

Auckland Hurdle Race, of 275 sovs; two miles.—l Lloyds, 11.0, 1; 2 Golden Loop, 11.8, 2; 6 Waterworks, 9.4, 3. Won by a length and a half. Time 3min 48 4-ssec.

County Handicap, of 350 sovs; six furlongs.—T Potoa 7.12, 1; 2 Culprit, 9.2, 2; 7 Tact, 8.1, 3. Won by ahead, with Tact a neck away third. Time. Imin 14 l-ssec.

Auckland Plate, of 500 sovs; out mile and a half.—l Bobrikolf, 9.1, 1 ; 2 Eon Ton, 8.0, 2; 3 Domino, 9.4, 3. Won easily by a length and a half. Time, 2min 37 3-ssec.

Grey Handicap, of 125 sovs; five furlongs.—2 Glad Tidings, 8.0, 1; 1 Oxenhopo, 9.0, 2; Glenfinnan, 7.7, 3. Won by a neck.

MARTON JOCKEY CLUB

Mar ton, January 2. At the second day of the Marton simmer meeting the attendance was good. There was heavy rain over night. Light rain fell in the afternoon, with a strong south-easterly wind. The totalisator investments were £17,317, compared with £10,913 for the second day of the last summer meeting, making a total for the two days of £37,274, compared with £25,980 last summer. Results:—

Second Hack Hurdles, of 115 sovs; one mile and a half.—l Rendrock, 10.3 1; 2 Strategist, 10.2, 2; 5 Knutsford, 9.0, 3. Rendrock was left at the post, but at the back of the course in the second round made a great run, winning very easily. Time, 2min 52scc. Telegraph Handicap, of 150 sovs; six furlongs.—4 Rill, 8.0, 1; 3 Lady Louisa, 7.2, 2; 6 Piriwai, 7.13, 3. Won by a head. Time, Imin 15sec. Flying Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; siz furlongs.—l Passadena, 8.1, 1; 2 Heather, 8.2, 2; 6 Sepoy, 6.13, 3. Mon by Half a head. Time, Imin 15 2-ssec. Summer Handicap, of 300 sovs; one nule and a distance. —5 Manakau, 7.2, 1; 7 Mescal, 6.12, 2; 4 Master Laddo 7.9, 3. Time, Imin 57sec. Ladies’ Bracelet, of 70 sovs; one mile.—l Fashion Plate, 12.6, 1; 4 Whimper, 11.1, 2; 3 Manitou, 11.13, 3. Won by a length. Time, Imin 49sec. Second Hack Welter, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—2 Sir Daniel, 8.2, 1; 1 Chief Marshall, 9.7, 2; 4 Liwari, 9.5, 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin 31sec.

Turakina Welter, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs.—o Kauroa, 8.3, 1; 4 Matlow, 8.11, 2; 2 Lady Volga, 8.12, 3. Won by half a length. Time, Irnin 31 sec. HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. Hastings, January 2. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club races concluded to-day. Rain fell last night and this morning, but after the third race the weather was fine. The rain improved the going. The investments on the totalisator were £12,753, compared with £9Oll for the corresponding day last year. The total for the two days was £26,800 against £21,657 last Summer meeting. J. Kemp, the rider of Formality in the Scurry Hack, was before the Stewards and wa.® suspended for one month for boring at the start on both days. Results : Aotea Handicap Hurdle Race, of 70 sovs; one mile and three-quarters.

I —3 Bravest, 12,5, 1; 5 Hautere, 9.0, j2; 4 Kirkby, 9.0, 3. 2 Eiya 10.0 and ■ 3 Waiaio 10.3, also started, but both fell. Won by two lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 20sec. Grandstand Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—s Winning Post, 7.12, 1; 1 Eocene, 8.9, 2; 3 Montiform, 7.11, 3. Won by half a length. Time Imin lOsec. Scurry Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; five furlongs.—l Formality, 8.5, I; 2 Astral, 8.0, 2; 10 New Guinea, 7.7, 3. Won easily by three lengths. Time, Imin 3sec. Summer Handicap, of 140 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—2 Ariorn, 7.10, 1; 1 Allegory, 9.1, 2; Vi, 7.0, 3. Ariorn took charge at tho turn for homo and won by three-quarters of a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min llsec. Nursery Handicap, of 90 sovs; five furlongs.—l Birkful, 8.1, 1; 2 The Summit, 7.12, 2; 4 Golden Sky, 8.8, 3. A great finish. Won by inches. Time, Imin 4 1-osec. Epsom Handicap, of 70 sovs; once round.—3 Redloh, 10.11, 1; 4 Bandalero, 10.11, 2; 1 Fair Average, 11.9, 3. Won easily by four lengths. Time, Imin 5-leec.

Matapiro Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—s Fair Rosamond, 7.3, 1; 8 Kimbombi, 7.1, 2; 9 Otama, 7.3, 3. Won easily by two lengths. Time, Imin 30sec. January Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—2 Cheddar, 8.5, 1; 1 San Pluie, 9.1, 2; Cork, 7.8, 3. Cheddar led all the way and Avon by a length. Time, Imin 9sec. WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. Carterton, January 2. The concluding day’s races at Taulierenikau Avcre run in dull but otherwise fine weather. The going Avas good. Tho totalisator receipts Avere £11,235 for the day, making a total for the meeting of £24,468, an increase over last year’s gathering of £1923. Results:—

Russel Handicap, six furlongs.— Kina 1, Fullrate 2, Negative 3. All started. Time, Imin 29 4-ssec. Tauherinikau Handicap, one mile and a distance.—lmagination 1, Merrivonia 2, Bally Shannon 3. All started. Time, Imin 58sec. Whangapapa Hack ’Welter, one mile.—Regained 1, Papamarama 2, St. Bees 3. Time, Imin 44 3-ssec. Ruamahunga Hack Handicap, five furlongs.—War Queen 1, Moillet 2, Panthea 3. Time, Imin 3 2-ssee. Juvenile Handicap, five furlongs.— Listen 1, Secret Link 2, Otter 3. All started. Time, Imin 2scc. Pirinoa Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Sir Saracen 1, Glenlivet 2, Amber and White 3. All started. Time, Imin 15 4-ssec.

llaAviri Handicap, five furlongs.— Peroneal 1, Naumai 2, Prosper 3. Time, Imin 1 l-sseo.

•At the Southland meeting yesterday the Invercargill Cup Avas Avon by Soldiers’ Chorus, Daringdale being second and Gapon third. The other events resulted as folloAvs:—Welter Handicap, Summertime; MakreAva Handicap Trot, Regina Bell; WaikiAvi Handicap, Lady Bomba; Flying Handicap, Sea King; Oreti Trot, Lady Montefiore; Avenal, Handicap, Mosgiel; Waihopai Handicap, Directoire.

AN OLD TIME RACE.

Reference has often been made to King William, avJio, AA'hen asked Avhich of his horses he Avould like started for the GoodAvood Cup of 1830, replied: “Start the Avhole fleet. I dare say some of them will Avin.” Tho folloAA - - ing details of the race, and the comments thereon, are from Mr. J. Corlette’s notes in the ‘Pink ’Un’:—

The Gold Cup of 300 sovs., and the surplus in specie, a subscription of 20 sovs. each, Avith £IOO added by the City of Chicester; one round (38 subs).

His Majesty’s b rn, Fleur-de-Lis, by Bourbon, 9.9 (G. Nelson), 1 His Majesty’s b h Zingaree, 5 yrs, 9.10 (J. Day) ... 2 His Majesty’s ch h The Colonel, 5 yrs, 10.0 (Pavis) ... ... 3

Lord Exeter’s b f Green Mantle, 4 yrs, 9.10; Mr. Grant’s b f Lady Emily 4yrs, 8.13; Duke of Richmond’s b f Refugee, 3yrs, 7.10; Lord Jersey’s b g Glenartney, 6yrs, 9.9; Mr. Ridsdale’s b c Tranby, 4yrs, 9.3; Duke of Richmond’s b c Hindoo, 4yrs, 9.3. Of the others, Green Mantle had Avon the Oaks, Glenartney was second to Mameluke for the Derby, and, it Is said, ought to have Avon, Mameluke belonging to the same oAvner, Avhile Tranby Avas that Avondeiful stayer that the Americans Avere so anxious to secure after Squire Osbaldeston had ridden him as one of his horses in the great match when he undertook to ride 200 miles in ten hours, the stake being 1000 guineas aside. He Avon very easily, doing the distance at the rate of 26 miles an hour. Tranby ran four of the four-mil© heats, his time for the lot being 33min 15sec. There Avero stayers in those days.