SPORTING

Timaru Herald, Volume CV, Issue 16080, 29 September 1916, Page 9

SPORTING

GERALDINE RACING CLUB

A SUCCESSFUL OPENING

Patron, AV. Noswo'rthy, Esq.,,M.P.; President, J. Kennedy; Vice-presi-dents, D. E. Lewis and A. G. Maodonald; Stewards, A. G. Mapdonald, A. Brown, J. Kennedy, D. Macdonald, G. AVorner, AV. T. Turner, AV. Mason, J. Mclnnes, A. Bates, AV. Austin, W. Quirk, C. Stock, ItLewis, R. Kennington, T. Latta, J. South, 0. S. Thomson, B. R. Macdonald, J. J. Earl, J. J. Cotter; Judge, B. R. Macdonald; Clerk of Course, W. Austin; Handicapper for Gallops, A'. J. Gibbs; Handicapper for Trots, H. Brinkman; Starter for Gallops, R. Skipwith; Starter for Trots, H., Reynolds; Treasurer, D. Macdonald; Timekeepers, G. AVorner and K. Kcnnington; Ciork of Scales, D. Macdonald; secretary, S. .R. O'Callaghan.

The Geraldine Racing Club's annual meeting commenced at Orari yesterday, and though rain made matters rather unpleasant for the latter part of the afternoon, it did not materially interfere with the racing. The';nuniber of starters was above the average for a Geraldine meeting, and with a good attendance the totalisator turnover exceeded £14,000, against £8942 for the first day last year.' The course wtu» in good order, and was not much affected by the rain that fell, and there was some interesting racing. Mr Skipwith, who Avas making his first appearance as starter in South Canterbury, had a deal of trouble at the start of the Squatters' Handicap and the Hack Race, and the delays in these two events convinced a good many people that green horses and inexperienced riders are often more to blame for poor despatches than bad starting. In the Oup 'and the "Welter the starts were almost perfect. Mr B. R. Macdonald "had one or two very close things to decide in the judge's box, but his decisions were never questioned,. and, Mr O'Callaghan-proved himself a courteous and ■ efficient' secretary. Of the seven starters for the Hurdle Race, the winners at Ashburton, Bfll Terry and Sartosta, were most fancied, the infimi-looking Commotion winding up third favourite. Kingsway and Ezra made play from the start, with Clemency whipping in. Ezra was disputing the lead with Kingsway round the back, with. Bill Terry handy, but rounding the turn Kingsway led the favourite by a couple of lengths. Bill Terry assumed command just before the last hurdle, at which Kingsway put his foot in a broken panel and fell heavily. Sartosta threw out a strong challenge in the run home, but Bill Terry stalled hor off and won by nearly a length, Mescal finishing four lengths away, ten lengths ahead of Commotion. F. Holmes, junr. received a bad .shaking when Kingsway fell, but was able to"' ride again later in the "day. The winner is in splendid .condition, and should do his soldier owner further service before long. Nine sprinters were saddled up for the Squatters' Handicap, and eventually Meltchikoff was made a slightly, better favourite than Oaraid Dileas and; Yes. Peronilla was also well supported,'but for some reason or other Samisen was neglected by backers. Chudic and Peronilla gave a lot of trouble at the barrier, and eventually the field ' was despatched without the Great Easter winner. When Peronilla was induced to turn the right way a start was eflocted from which Samiscn, Tokarahi, and Peronilla were quickest to begin," Yes being at the head of the others. Tokarahi was close to Saniisen till the turn for home, where she retired,, and Samisen won in hollow fashion by four or- five lengths. Peronilla and Yes had a great battle for. second money, the mare Just securing the verdict from the Washdyke gelding, who did not exhibit his customary opening dash. Cm-aid Dileas was fourth, and Meltchikoff fifth, but they never threatened the leaders. Pirnispii ha l ! several thiTPK stpnned at th finish of races for which she was bfnvily supported, but on a course so favourable £o non-stayers °s she returned a hie dividend—much the , largest; of +.ue afternoon.

Tne Geraldine Trot,' li- miles, in saddle," was contested by seven horses, the Oama'ru mare Lady AVillings being entrusted with nearly half the money invested. The favourite began scratchily, and a good distance had been covered before she ran into, third place behind Irvingwood and Forest Child. At the far turn Lady Willings and Irvingwood were racing on even terms, and tho pair contested every yard of the journey to the winning post. Both horses finished gamely under pressure, and in a stirring finish the judge was unable to separate them. Forest Child was third a good ten lengths back,' and thp rest of the field were strung right out.

" _ TJie withdrawal of Harlequin, left a field of six to contest the Geraldine Cup. ' Backers expressed a decided preference for 1 Ringform, who carried iraoro than the total invested on Ardenvhor and Aycliffe, the two next in demand. A good start was effected, and when the stand was reached Ringworm and Highwater were showing the way to Ardenvlior. Going found the bend Highwater 'took charge, with Ringform and Ardenvlior next, and Aycliffe moving up. Along the back Highwater led by a couple of lengths, with Ringform, Ardenvlior and Aycliffe in close order, and the Martian mare was still in front at the last turn. Here Ringform made a forward move, and held his place to the finish, though he had to be hard ridden to defeat by hall' a length. Highwater struggled on in third place, but Aycliffe failed at the business end, and Ogiar and Gnome were always toiling in the rear. The winner has raced very consistently since he was successful at the Wellington and Dunedin meetings, having finished second several times, but he was perhaps lucky to score yesterday, as Ardenvhor was taken over a lot more ground than the winnerj and differently ridden might have reversed matters at the finish. Aycliffe's display did".'not give much encourage- ' ment. to continue his engagement in the New Zealand Gup. Bombproof was not produced in the Hacii Race, and this gave the race an open appearance. Aaland, who showed good form at Ashburton, and the Auckland owned Marabout were sorted out as the most likely winners, Madam Butterfly being the only other to receive much support. Larola gave a display of buckjumping at the post, and threw her rider, and was sent back to the paddock. Highfield further delayed the start by refusing to join the field, of which the two favourites were best behaved at the barrier. Emerson was obviously finessing for a moving start on Madam Butterfly, and when the tapes were released he got out first m an uneven start of which Highfield deservedly got the worst. Aaland was soon in- second place, and .the two leaders got a good break on the field. They had the finish to themselves, and making good use of her early advantage Madam Butterfly prevailed' by a neck, Marabout being three lengths behind, well in front of War Hawk and Leaping Burn. The winner comes or a distinguished racing family, being a full sister to Cherubim, Soldier's Chorus, and Tannliauser, but she does not seem likely to emulaite the deeds of that trio. Marabout is a likely sort, and when more seasoned may be expected to improve on yesterday's form. OS. teelv.c rjiaawiS ifl ihfi Orari Trot,

(harness), Cocoaleen ana ureal Britain had most friends. The race early resolved itself into a contest between Iho favourite and Paul Dufault, a smartlooking colt by the successful sire Harold Dillon. In the run home the youngster carried too many guns for the Ashburton inare, and won by four : len'gths. Muriel Starr was ten lengths away, just in front of Forest Child and Great Britain.

For the concluding event Loading Lady was better-backed than the goodlooking Moidant and Bellshire. From a good despatch Moidant and Bellshire were soon out in front, and they led Multuin in Parvo right to the home turn. Here Bellshire cried enough, and Moidant looked a likely winner until Jones brought Leading Lady up on the outside, and by a well-sustained run snatched the victory by half a head. Miss Maronan was a couple of lengths behind the pair, with Bellshire in fourth place. Details, are as follows: FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 s ovs; second 20 sovs, third 10 sovs; lit miles. 1 Mr H. McLean's br g Bill Terry, - 6yrs, by Terrapin—Miss Hamilton, 10.10 (A. Wormald) 1 2MrA. C. Judd' sb m Sartosta, aged, 10.0 (McMullan) 2 5 Mi- D. Rutherford's b g Mescal, aged, 9.13 (P. Wormald) 3 Also started—3 Commotion 10.11, 4 Kingsway 10.8, 6 Clemency 9.0, 7 Ezra ,9.0. Won by nearly a length, frur lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 22 2-ssec. SQUATTEitS' HANDICAP, of 85 sovs; second 10 sovs, third s 'sovs; 5 furlongs. 7 Mr A. AV. Rutherford junr.'s b <u Samisen, 4yrs, by Birkenhead— Guitar,-9.3 (C. Emerson) 1 4 Mr AV". Nidd's br m Peronilla, Gyrs, 7.12 (51b. all.) (N. Shore) 2 3 Mr J. Parsons's bg Yes, 6vrs, 9.2 (H. Donovan) !........! 3 Also started—l Meltchikoff 9.5, 5 Pyjania'B.o, 9 Thestius 7.12, 2 Caraid Dileas 7.9,, 6 Chudic 7.9,- 10 Toicarahi 6.9, 8 Partisan- 6.7. ■ Won by four lengths; a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 2sec.

GERALDINE TROT, of 80 sovs; second 1 15 sovs, third 5 sovs; saddle; 3.52 | or better. ~l} miles. 3 Messrs Black and Steel's br gIrvingwood, by Blackwood—lringto'n mare, Usee (Butterfield) 1 . IMr R. Gricc's b m Lady Willings, ' 4yrs, by Rothschild—Prince lmpenal mare, Usee ,(J. Grice) (■ j 4Mr J. Melnnes's b m Forest Child, I 6yrs, 'Usee (A. Wilson) 3 Also No Shenanaghan 5 sec, 2 Bridgewood 9sec, 6 Dora McKmney 13sec, 5 Zambuk 14sec. Dead ' heat for first place, Forest Child ton I lengths away. Time,! 3min 38 2-osec. ' GERALDINE CUP; of 135 sovs; second 25 sovs, third 12 sovs.' 1J miles. 1 Mr Y. T. Barren's ch h Rmgform, oy'rs, by Bonii'orm—Ringdove, 9.0 (J. Olsen) =.'....'. 1 2 Mr H. Friedlander's b h Arden- ' vhor, 4yrs, '8.12 (AV. Easton) 2 6 Mr M., Friedlander's b m Highwater, 4yrs, 6.9 (Brocks) 3 Also started—4 Ogier 8.9, 5 Gnome 7.5, 3 Aycliffe 7.3: (car. 7.9). Won by half a length; third two lengths further away. -Time, 2min 8 l-ssec. OHAPI HACK HANDICAP, of 55 sovs ."second 10, sovs, third 5 sovs; o furlongs. ' 3 Mr D. Rutherford's -b.f Madam Butterflly, 3yrs, by Martian— Grand Opera, 8.0 (Emerson) ... 1 1 Mr H., McLean's blk m Aaland, syrs, 8.5.( F. Holmes) 2 2 Mr H. R. Mackenzie's b f Marabout, 3yrs, 7.9 (N. Shore) 3 Also started—4 AVar Hawk 8.0,' 7 Leaping Burn 8.0, 6 Highfield 8.0, 5 Larola 8. Won by a neck, third horse three lengths away. Time, lmin 3sec ORARI TROT, of "70 soys; second 1Q sovs, third 5 sovs. 1£ miles. 4 Mi- G. A.'Duncan's b.c Paul Dufault, 3yrs, by Harold DillonMarie Narelle, ssec (E. Berry) 1 1 Mr J. BrankinV ch m Cocoaleen, ' syrs, 6sec (Owner) 2 5 Mr W. B. Clarkson's b m Muriel Starr, 6yrs, osec (N. Price) ... 3 , Also started—l2 Star Rose scr, 5 Irvingwood 3sec bhd (pen. ssec), 3 Forest Child 4sec, 6 Quick Eye 4sec, 11 Dolly Woodburn ' osec, 10 Ramitiari osec, 7 AVild Derby ssec, 9 2 Great Britain 6sec. AAW by four lengths, third ten lenghs away. * Time, 3min 6sec. BELFIELD AVELTER,' of 90 sovssecond horse 10 sovs, third 5 sovs. 7 furlongs. 1 Mr J., McOombe's br m Leading Lady, aged, by Royal Artillery —Sopra, 8.7 (F. E. Jones) .....". 1 2 Mi- H. Friedlander's br g Moidant, . 4yrs, 8.0 (J. Olsen) ....! 9 7MrH. S. Pratt's b m Miss Maro- ■ nan, aged, 8.2 (J. Bell) 3 Also started—4 Hap Dha 5.13, 3 Bellshire .8.12, 5 Awahou 8.10, 6 Multuin in Parvo 8.4, .8 Glendower 8.0. AVon by half a head, third two lengths away. Time,, lmin 31sec

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following are acceptances for the second day:— SECOND HURDLES; 1J miles. Bill Terry 11.5, Awahou 11.2, Commotion 10.10, Kingsway 10.8, Sartosta 10.5, Mescal 10.a, Ezra 9.0, Clemency 9.0. X.; STEWARDS' STAKES; 6 furlongs—i Aerial 9.12, Pyjama 5.13, Leading Laay 8.13, Caraid Dileas 5.4, Aaland 8.2, Miss Maronan 8.2, Partisan 8.1 DOMAIN TROT; 1J miles.—Quincey Belle 16soc, No Shenanaghan 16, S barRose 19, Irvingwood 19; Green Ribbon 22, Quick Eye 22, Dora McKinney 22,* Eamaitairi 22. " PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP; 1 mile. —Ringform 9.10, Meltchikoff 9.2, Yes 8.13, Ogier: 8.8, Multum in Parvo 7.11, Madam Butterfly 7.7, , Aycliffe 7. 0', Moidant 7.5, Highwater 7.3, Glcndowei--7.0. AVAINUI HACK HANDICAP : 6 furlongs.—Madam Buttcrflv 9.2, Aaland Marabout 5.4, AVar Hawk' 8.2, Highfield 8.0, Leaping Burn 7.13, Larola 7.13. WINCHESTER TROT; 1 mile. Bridgewood scr, Forest Child 3sec, Dolly Woodburn 3, Zambuk 4, Laddie •Dillon 4, AVee Franzie 4, Acushla Machree 4., Palmdale 5, Dainty Dillon 5. FAREAVELL HANDICAP; 5 furlongs.—Yos 9.1, Bellshire Peronilla 8.0, Thestius 7.12, Chudic 7.9, Caraid Dileas 7.9, Parlovna 7.7, Tokarahi 6.13, Furling 6.13.