SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 63, 18 March 1904, Page 2

SPORTING.

STRATFORD iUCINU CLIIR. There, was excellent weather for the second day's) races ut Die Stratford meeting, ami there was u n-i'.v large attendance. An on 1,1 a; first day, the going was good ami capital racing rcsulled. The general arrangements made by the club evoked very I'a.vouraljlc coumienl, and taken altogether the. comluct of the meeting was exceptional, not the .slightest hitch occurring in even one of the many departments that have to be so closely attended to in race meetings. There were no big disidends, thus ensuring the distribution of gains among a large majority of Hie iinestors. l)f the racing there is little comment, 'necessary, good lie-Ids and honest racing being tlw rule, and in almost, c\cry case the resiril v. as in ihmbt until the winning 'post was \cr.y close. Little Turk showed that he was of the right metlle by winning the St. Patrick's Handicap, making his third win for the meeting. iUaurcea, who had been installed as favourite, ran a line race, only a head separating her from winning honours. Kusliipic, who was also heavily backed, ran an exceedingly plucky race, ami there were many who thought, that Mr J'ilt's Jim' black gelding would have Meal en Little Turk after lii.s line exhibition in tlie Cup race on Wedncs,iluy. The task, however, was bvyoud him, Kangaroo ran a splendid ' race in the Toko Welter. In the Cardiff Stakes the public went straight for General Average, and he rewarded their conlidence, wi-csling a splendid race from JUiirinaller, who disputed every inch of the straight with him. A protest against Waipawa, winner of the County Handicap, on the ground of inconsistent running, was dismissed. Siandru caused a mild surprise by landing first money

iii ih.' Pinal Handicap,'the hisl, race of the day, returning his supporters a neat little dividend (if j;.lo ir,s, after a well contested race. iUr Cameron, the starter, sent all his iields away splendidly, and no .smarter judge tlian Mr Jlartgill, or better advisory steward Ulan Mr 0. 11. OlravioiHics, could have been selected. Amongst the stewards who were übiiiuitous and indefatigable in tlicir intention to business, those most noticeable were J)r. ]Jaget, Messrs A. W, liudge, A. llavley, 10. 11. .Stohr, a, I'itt, W, Morrisoii, and A. Stewart, and Mr C. D. Hole olliciated with his usual promptness in charge of the scales. The pivot on which the success of the meeting depended, Hie secretary's oilice, could not have been in better hands, Mr J. If. Mackay, the secretary, and Messrs T. ISuchunan and U. Kernahan, associated with him for the day, doing everything required oi them with a despatch and thoroughness that lei'l no room lor complaint. Messrs Ne,\lor and Spriggins' totalisator was cm (he ground, and put through £iJN!)7, or a total of £11,73-1 I'or the meeting. .No i/ookmakers were allowed on the course, but a couple of these gentry secured points of vantage in a Held ill. the back of the course, and from there they conducted a little business, despite- tlie vigilance of the stewards. Details of tlie racing were ■as follows : MAKUHt lIITU>LES, one mile and a half. 53 Cilnockie, 10.4 <l'ahe.v) ... 1. 134 Kanana, 12.5 (Cameron) ... 2 222 Moetoropnku, ln.u (Linu) ... 3 Also started : 38 Otaio 10.a, 13G Ilawera 10.3, Til Toledo 51.3, 22 lias Blanc il.n. A splendid race. Toledo and Mocloropuku seized tile lead and made the running for some distance, Kauaua losing ground at every hurdle. Coming up to the tilth hurdle Itanaua and Cilnockie made a determined run, Kauaua leading until ihe last hurdle was reached. Knocking this badly i,. lost ground, and on Ihe post he was beaten by Cilnockie, who came with a magnificent rush. Time 2miu 55 see. Totalisator JCtiS'l. Dividends £8 l'ls and £1 2s.

NGAIIIE HANDICAP, four mid a half furlongs. 225 Tainbourina, 8.0 (Murtiigh) I 811 Kedan, 8.5 (Jtynn) 2 12 Silver Shell, 7.0 (Towers) ~. 3 Also slurled : 107 Silver Star 8. 10, 08 I'arkshot 8.2, 120 .Sinnilra 7. l.'t, .'lO Liquidator 7.0, 35 Marinaller 7.0, 25 .lanella 0.7, Silver Star and Silver Shell got the best of the start, and made the puce u cracker. . J'aiubuurinu early began to show her speed, and was racing side by side with Kedan, Silvc-r Shell and Janella. Just ibefore ciilerinjr the straight the placed horses shot out, tiuil fought a good liuish. Time 57 see. Totnlisntor £7(is. dividends £2 5s and £2 Is. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP one mile. ' KM Little Turk, 9.4 (Young) ... ] 210 Muureen, 8.(3 (l'rice) .. •> 71 Waipawu, 8.10 (Kyaii) ',,'. 3 Also started : 211 Rustique « n jiO ltita 7.5, 174 Aureole 0.0. The held kept well together until near the home stretch, where Rustique showed prominently for a while, but was soon displaced by the top-weight and the favourite, who secured lirst and second places respectively after a game battle for lirst, Waipawa u good third. Tim,.. i, mn ,]5. 5L ,,. Tcl . talisator £BOS. Dividends £U lis and 18s. TOKO WELTER, seven furlongs. 201 Kangaroo, 8.11 (Price) ... 1 85 Dick Turpin 10.12 (Dr Paget) 2 0 Vun Courier, 8.0 (Harlow)... 3 Also started : 170 Lurcher 9.13, 00 Toddy 9.8, 111 Yeovil 0.8, 275 Teniniican !l.(i. Hi Hawera 0.1, 24 Alas 0.0, .13 Vim Courier 8.0, 20 Bagatelle 8.0, 0 Tortoise Shell 8.7, 10 Tile Bishop 8.7, 11. Cassiopea 8.7. A splendid race for first place. I'cmmican, the favourite, was one of the hrsl away, closely followed bv J lick 'l'urihn, Lurcher, ami Van Courier Hounding the home turn Kangaroo came with a strong run, winning u line race from Dick Turpin, who was gaining at every stride. A protest was entered against Kangaroo, on account of his age, but was withdrawn. Time Imin 31 l-ssee. Totalisator £lOll. Dividends £3 8s and £2 13s. CAHDIPP STAKES, four and a half furlongs. 200 General Awrage, 8.0 (Uyun) 1 .110 Marinaller, 8.0 (l'rice) ■> 111 Kedan, 9.0 (Harlow) ..'. 3 Also started : 25 Liquidator 8.0, .112 Vacillate S.O, IK Controller 8(1 103 Slepniur 8.0, 11 Makikihi 8.0.' Slepmar made the running at the start, and Vacillate's colours also sliowed iiroiuiiirnll.v. After traversing half the distance the race was never in doubt, General Average winning all the way up Hie straight. Marinaller just managed to beat. I,'cilim for second place. Time 57 .'l-5 sec. Tolalisuloi' £805.. Dividends £1 17s and £1 J2s. COUNTY HANDICAP, one mile and a half. Ki9 Waipawa, 8.8 (Hvnn) i 5L Aureole, 0.9 (Towers) •> 177 Maureen, 8.5 (l'rice) 3 Also started : 200 Little Turk "9.7 Passing the stand the lirst time Waipawa was in the lead, with Aureole lying second ;,i,d Little Turk third About half way round Little Turk "loved up. and Maureen also closed 'I. 1 ! 111 ''' hl " "I' entering the straight «"'!'««.1 incvascl his lead, winning -."ewhal easily from Aureole, who hail to race to beat Maureen f ()1 . „._ I "mil Place. A protest against WaiI'nwa lor inconsistent running was ■isalor S r-J"" 1 " """" lssec. fe Tot ; disalor £.,.1,5. HniiU.,,,l £1 9, PINAL HANDICAP, „ ix ,' ( ,rl ( ,ng S . 74 Siamlra, 7.7 (Miirlagh) "" 11 f% Noneon, 7...:» U-kson Z 2 ! L) 0 Hustfipic, 9.0 (j'hillips) 3 Also started : 499 Curfew v'.U, 200 ramhourina 7.7, 39 Yeovil 77 Tambourina got the best of the start and a great race was fought all the way. Rustiqfie was never prominent There was a splendid tussle between Siandra and Noneen. Time imin 16 ,g-ssee. Totalisator £1179, Dlviand g.\ 6a v

NAPIER PARK AUTUMN MEETING, .SECOND DAY. (Per Press Association). NAPIER, March 17. Fine wenllter was again experienced for the second day's racing, which was much better than on the first day, and there was again a large ut tendance. The sum of fcfiiiH'J was inveSK-d on I lie totnlisutor, nmking | iVlli.'iil for the two days. Results:— . Second Hack Hurdles, one mile and a half—Comfort .1, Rhyl 2, Monanpie ;i. Won easily. Time 2jnin .V2 4-o sec. Dividend £-' His. j Telegraph Hack Handicap, six fur- j longs-Relnia J. Good Spec 2, Optimist :t. Won easily. Time .Imin 17 1-fiscc, Dividends JUI I:!s and j:i J 2s. Ileiiuelt Memorial Stakes, one mile n:-.l u distance- Kleka 1, Jeanne d'Ai. '.! <!oUl Dust :i. Won b.v n head. Time 1:..,-l .">7 1-oSeC. Dividends iM Is and .);... Twn-ycar-old Handicap, four nwl a half furlongs—Possibility J, Polyanthus 2, Galahad 11. Won b.v two lengths. Time oli 'l-osec. Dividends JM -Is and 15s. Stewards' Stakes Handicap, one mile—Optimist und Provost Marshal dead heat J, Elorio M. Optimist looked like winning lifty yards from home but Provost Alarshal got up in the. last stride and made a dead heat of it. Time J mill -llisec. Dividends £2 :is on Optimist and £1 'is on Provost Murshul. Iligh-weiglit Handicap, seven furlongs—Repulse 1, Orcusot 2, Croupier :i, Won cleverlv. Time Imin :U 1-osec. Dividends jili fis and 12s. Maiden Hack Scarry, live furlongs -lloiiilmsle.s J, Amber 2, Nab )l. Won b.v a length. Time Imin ."< -l-o sec. Dividends £2 8s and JCI lis. St. Patrick's Handicap, six furlongs— Weslguard 1, Kelma 2, Governess ;s. Won easily, Time Imin Hi l-osec. Dividends JUJ) 19s and £1 Ids.

WALMATE RACES. WAIMATE, March 17. Tlic races to-cluy were largely attended. Results : .Studholme Stnkos, six furlongs—[Juppy Home 1, Quaggu 2, Hill Perkins 3. Time linin lolsee, Dividends £2 10s and £1 Bs. St. Patrick's Handicap, one mile— Cerise and Hluo 1, Secret Society 2, Antigone 3. Time lmin 43scc, Dividends £3 10s and £1 15s. Trot, one mile and a 'half—Booby 1, H.J.S. 2, Veda 3. Time 4mln a sec. Dividends iiti 10s and £1 13s. District Welter, six furlongs—Lady Twist and Avocu dead lieat 1, Wiiiibleton 3. Time lmin 17 J sec. Dividends £2 13s and Jul 13s. Welter Handicap, live furlongs— Uuagga 1, Toney 2, Major Taylor 3. Time lmin Msec. Dividends £3 8s and 12s (id. Trot, one mile—Discovgrer 1, Alice Palm 2, Booby 3. Time 2min fi2 sec. Dividends £2 8s and XI Is. i Hack Selling Race, four furlongs— Santa Alalia .1, Deer Tux 2, Vagabond 3. Time 50sec. Dividend £3. Harvest Handicap—Happy Home 1, j Cerise and Blue 2, Secret Society 3. Time lmin Msec, Dividend £3 l'ls.

0 ItK YilO I/TII JIE'ETI NG ; GREYMOPTII. March 17. At the races held to-day there was a large attendance. Results : Trial Handicap—Apprentice 1, Sandy 2, Craftsman 3. Time lmin 21 ■l--isec. Dividends £l. 12s and 15s. l'urou Hack—Cateress 1, Cameo'2, Nor'-wester 3. Time lmin s,"isec. Divi'deii'd £1 ISs. Nor'-wester, with his owner and rider, was 'di.sqliulilied for six months for "pulling." Metropolilan-Will o' the Wisp 1, Magnilicent 2, White RiUbon 3. Dividends £3 2s and £2 13s. Ilurdlcs-Dr. Bill 1, Mocraki S, Clair 3. Tim,. 3min B'scc. Dividend £5 13s. Welter—Craftsman 1, Sensation 2, Dialogue 3. Time lmin -10 3-ssec. Dividends £2 2s ami IDs. Uobden Hack—Unteress 1, Korin,.,ko 2, Shelter IS. Time luiiil 4 i-S sec. Dividend £1 lis. St. P'Urii'k's Handicap—Sandy .1, Symupthy 2, (trade 3. Time lmin 15 2-osuc. Dividends £3 7s and £1 9s, lIOROWIIE\'|iA MEETING. WELLINGTON, March 17. The Horowhenua races vere held to-day. Results ; Trial Handicap—Whang'amoana 1, Waitiri 2, Tiivara 3. Time lmin in sec. Dividends £1 9s and £1 2s. Plying Jlumlu-ap-Merope |, Spoil 2, Waiterere 3. Time lmin 18 1-5 sec. Dividends £1 JH S and £2 ss. Hurdles—Seaweed 1, Ejector 2 Roor 3. Dividends £1 8s and £7 Is. Horowhenua Cup—Tirole 1, Sea Lion 2, Good Intent 3. Time 2min I'asec. Dividends £2 10a and £1 Shorts llawlicap-Clovelly 1, Delight 2, Delnmere 3. Time 48 2-5 see. Dividends £4 ir,s and £1 2s M. Patrick's Handicap-Position 1 Spoil and Notos dead heat 2. Time lmin 42sec. Dividend £2. Park Stakes-Sanfoin 1, Good Intent 2 Ostiak 3. Time lmin 28} sec. Dividends £5 15s and £1 Rs Electric-Gold Dredgy; l, Cloveik- •-'. h , CTI R' ( '"'«re 3. Time lmin Isec Dividends £3 8s and £1 2s.