TE AROHA JOCKEY CLUB.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1247, 12 March 1914, Page 20

TE AROHA JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING. FIRST DAY. (From our own Correspondent.) TE AROHA, March 7. There was glorious weather and a large attendance of sporting enthusiasts at the first day’s fixture of the the Te Aroha Jockey Club’s annual meeting, that took place to-day, visitors being present from all parts of the country, while a big contingent from Auckland helped to swell the numbers. Owing to the fine weather experienced recently the tracks were somewhat on the hard side, and in consequence some smart times were recorded. Gloy who was a warm favourite, had no difficulty in winning the Cup, the son of Gluten finishing up his task in a resolute manner. Two rank outsiders in Try Fluke and Marangai won during the afternoon, and the devidends paid by them were something to remember. Mr. A. Gordon, stipendiary steward, was in attendance, and with the exception of a few minor inquiries there was nothing serious to engage that official’s attention. Mr. O’Connor, who was in charge of the barrier, quite exceeded the patience of racegoers by the long and tedious delays that took place at the starting post, and, in consequence, the last race was run over an hour behind time. Visitors came well provided with the sinews of war, for at the close of the afternoon it was ascertained that the totalisator staff had dealt with £11,473. compared with £6466 for the corresponding day last year. The handicapping of Mr. F. W. Edwards came ’in for favourable criticism, owing to the excellent finishes provided, while Mr. James McNicol made an admirable judge, his decisions beinghoisted promptly and accurately. The results were:— RUAKAKA HANDICAP HURDLES of 70sovs; second lOsovs, third ssovs from the stake. One mile and a-milf. 4—C. Potier’s b g Rapid, by Captain Webb — Insomnia mare, 9.0 (3. Reach) ■ ■ ■ 1 1 — T. D. Gordon’s b g Icel, by The Possible —Squib, aged, 9.2 (A. Tutchen) 2 2 — J. T. Brown’s b g Pip. by Merrie England—Lady Sarah, 10.9 (J. Anderton) 3 Also started: 5 Black Northern 11.10 (A/ Julian), 3 Clare 9.2 (A. Cox), 6 Kremlin 9.0 (A. McFlynn). - Passing the stands Clare was showing the way to Kremlin and Icel. Going around the'back Rapid went to the l ead of affairs, and, keeping in that position up to the winning post, won by half a length,, with two lengths separating second and third. Clare was fourth, and Kremlin next, while Black Northern was a furlong away. Time, 2min 55 l-ssec. (Winner trained by W. Windsor.) TRIAL HANDICAP of 45sovs; second horse ssovs from the stake. Five furlongs. 10 —-J. Love’s br g Try Fluke, by Motiti—Parahaka, 4yrs, 7.7 (C. Brown) 1 I—R. McDougal’s br g Otaraia, by Merrie England—Viola 11., 8.4 (A. McMillan) 2 3— R. Hannon’s ch c Gallupin, by Lupin — Chiffon, 3yrs, 7.9 (J. Buchanan) 3 Also started: 4 Dandy Breeze 8.4 (R. E. Brown), 2 Revelation 8.3 (J. O’Shea), 12 Hemisphere 7.13 (B. Oliver), 8 Sir Walter 7.8 (R. Trigger), 11 Cogent 7.6 (F. McDevitt), 7 Merry Widow 7.5 (S. Lindsay), 7 Mokauiti 7.4 (A. New), 13 Kia Kaha 7.4 (R. Conway),' 6 Hamlet 7.8 (J. Morris), 15 Oki Oki 7.0 (H. Stockley), 14 Ihapuna 7.0 (H. Robinson). Dandy Breeze, who was on the rails, was the smartest to begin, and led to the distance, where Try Fluke and Otaraia came through, and in a good finish the former won by a length and a-half, with Gallupin a neck away third. The next to finish was Dandy Breeze. Time, Imin 3 _4-ssec. , (Winner trained by owner.) DOMAIN HANDICAP of 55sovs; second horse 7sovs, and third 3sovs from the stake. Five furlcngs. I—G. Bettley’s ch m Miss Livonia, by Leolantis —Princess Agnes, aged, 8.0 (R. E. Brown) 1 B—J.8 —J. Collins’ b m Parawai, by Blue Light—Seamstress, aged, 7.9 (R. Trigger) 2 3— W. Sharp’s b g Spalfish, by Spalpeen—Flying Fish, syrs, 9.3 (H. Gunning) 3 Also started: 7 Pet 7.7 (C. Brown), 4 Pupura 7.5 (J. Buchanan), 2 Yankee Doodle 7.4 (J. Percival), 9 Excavator 7.3 (F. McDevitt), 5 Obdurate 7.2 (I. O’Shea), 6 Zulupin 6.12 (H. Robinson). The winner was always in front from the rise of the barrier, and won comfortably by a length and a-half, with Spalfish half a length away. Obdurate was close up fourth. Time, Imin 17 l-ssec. (Winner trained by W. Mobberley.) TE AROHA CUP of 120sovs; second 15 sovs, third lOsovs from the stake. One mile and a-quarter. I—Geo.1 —Geo. Hyde’s b g Gloy. by Gluten —Did, 6yrs, 8.2 (A. McMillan) 1 6 —R. Hannon’s br f Tinopai, by Stepniak — Mignon, 3yrs, 7.12 (J. Buchanan) 2 4 — H. Connop’s br m Lady Elgiva, by Soult—Corusa, 4yrs, 7.3 (R. Trigger) 3 Also started: 5 Admiral Soult 8.8 (J. O’Shea), 3 Devastation 8.6 -(R. E Brown), 7 Almeida 8.2 (A. McFlynn), 2 Glenspire 7.13 (E. Lowe). 8 Soldier 7.7 (C. Brown), 9 Master Theory 7.4 (F. McDevitt). Passing the stands on the first round Tinopai, Lady Elgiva and Gloy comprised the leading division, while- Almeida was also running well. Going round the back the positions were the same with the exception that Gloy had made a move to get up in front. The latter was in charge when heads were turned for home.. A little further on Tinopai joined Gloy and a battle royal ensued to the winning-'post, when the latter gafned the verdict by half a length, with Lady Elgiva three lengths away third. Almeida was fourth and

Glenspire fifth. Time, 2min 8 3-ssec. (Winner trained by H. French.) FLYING HANDICAP of 40sovs; second ssovs from the stake. Four furlongs and a-half. 10 —J. C. Dunne’s b g Marangai by Saracen —Te Aorangi, aged, 6.9 (H. Stockley) 7—J. Hooker’s b m Kotiripo, by St. Crispin—Phyllis, 6yrs, 7 9 (H. Robinson) 2 5— H. Harris’ b g Arawa, by Freedom —lota, aged, 7.6 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 1 Positive 9.6 (A. McMillan), 3 Bogey 8.4 (F. Gilchrist). 4 Manurere 7.7 (R. E. Brown), 11 Baldos 7.7 (R. Conway), 6 Blue Rose 7.6 (C. Brown), 2 Hinerewa 7.2 (J- O’Shea). 9 Harenoa 7.0 (R, H. Martin), 8 Rosea 6.7 (J. Percival). After covering a furlong Arawa assumed command and led into the straight from a bunched field, the most prominent of the others being Positive, who was putting in some good work. At straight entrance Marangai put in his claim, and, gradually overhauling the leaders, won nicely by a neck, with a length separating second and third. Positive was close up fourth. Time, 56 2-ssec. (Winner trained by F. B. Ross ) GORDON HACK HANDICAP of SOsovs; second sscvs from the stake. Six furlongs. 2— -R. McDonald’s br g Otaraia, by Merrie England—Viola 11., aged, 8.5 (J. O’Shea) 1 6— H. Miller’s ch g King of the Valley, by Waikarengi — unknown mare. 7.8 (E. Warner) . 2 3 — T. D. Gordon’s ch g Spalperion by Spalpeen—Sophia, syrs, 9.0 (A. McMillan) 3 Also started: 11 Aterori 7.10 (R. Trigger), 7 Tararua Jack 7.10 (E. Lowe). 5 Starket 7.10 (C. Brown), 12 Glucian 7.9 (R. E. Brown). 1 Flagfall 7.9 (J. Buchanan), 9 Embers 7.7 (H. Robinson), 7 Signature 7.7 (R. Conway), 10 Errant Bell 7.7 (J. Ross), 13 Acid Drop 7.7 (Conaley), 4 Red Pine 7.5 (R. H. Martin), 8 Chris 7.4 (C. Runciman). Otaraia was quickest to begin and. leading throughout, won by a neck after an exciting set-to with King of the Valley, who was half a length in advance of Spalperion. Acid Drop was a neck further back fourth. Time, Imin 17 4-ssec. (Winner trained by R. McMiken.) During the running of the race Signature Jftell and ’dislodged his rider, but fortunately R. Conway escaped with only a shaking. WAITOA WELTER HANDICAP of 55 sovs; second ssovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 1— Wm. Handley’s br g Worcester. by Soult —Merry Maid syrs, 8.8 CR E. Brown) 1 3—H. Wilson’s br g St. Film's. bv San Francisco—Miss Gladys. 3 yrs 7.8 (J. Buchanan) 2 s—-F. Denny’s ch g Cloudy Dawn, bv Seaton De'aval—Cloud. 8.4 (B. Olliver) 3 Also started: 4 Watchcl'ain 8.9 (A. McFlynn), 2 Lady Elgiva 8.0 (R. , Trigger). Cloudy Dawn and Watchchain led for a furlong, when Worcester went to the front, eventually keeping at the head of affairs and winning comfortably by three-parts of a length, with two lengths separating second and third Lady Elgiva was fourth, and Watchchain last. Time, Imin 31sec. (Winner trained by H. French.) TOURIST HANDICAP of 45sovs; second ssovs from the stake. Five furlongs. 2— Winder and Moore’s ch g Tattoo by Leolantis —Cygnet, aged, 9.8 (C. Brown) .; 1 I—W. Johnstone’s b g Munster, by Spalpeen — Success, syrs (J. O’Shea) 2 5—J. Hooker’s b m Kotiripo. by St. Crispin—Phyllis, 6yrs (J. Buch.anan) 3 Also started: 4 Miss Livon’a 8.2, inc 71b pen. (R. E. Brown). 7 Hine ewa 7.0 (E. McDevitt). 3 Ruse do Guerre 6.10 (H. Robinson). 6 Marangai 7.0, inc. 71b pen. (H. Stockley). This race was run in semi-darkness, and it was impossible to discern the runners as they raced up the back. Coming into the straight Tattoo went to the front, and stalling off a strong challenge by Munster won by threeparts of a length, with Kotiripo a length away third. Ruse de Guerre was fourth. Time Imin 3 2-ssec. (Winner trained by J. Winder.) SECOND DAY. Climatic conditions were again perfect for the second day of the gathering. which was brought to a conclusion on Tuesday last in the presence of a large number of spectators. The racing again was very interesting, some excellent contests being fought out, the verdicts in some instances being in doubt right up to the time the winning line was crossed. There were again some tedious delays at the starting post, the last race being run considerably behind time, which made it very inconvenient for people who had to catch their trains. The appointments on the course are totally inadequate, and it is good news to learn that the club have in contemplation a scheme for the carrying out of some very necessary additions to their present buildings. The work of the governing official of the- club (Mr. George J. Parker) wa= carried out in an able manner, and he proved, by his attention to details connected with the meeting, that he bad a thorough grip of all matters ap-ne-taining to racing. An unfortunate accident occurred in the Aroha Welter, whereby Watchcl'ain "nd Admiral Soult fell and luckilv both the horses’ pilots escaped with only a severe shaking. The totalisator arrangements, wh’cb were in charge of Mr. C. F. Mark, of Auckland, gave •,splendid satisfaction, there being nothing but admiration for the excellent manner in wlrch everything in the money department passed off. The sum of £11.064 10s. was handled bv the totalisator staff, against £732? that was dealt with on the corresponding day last year, making a total for the meeting of £22,537 10s., compared

with £13,788 that found its way through the machine at the annual meeting in 1913. Results:— MANAWARU HURDLES of 70sovs; second lOsovs, third ssovs from stake. One mile and three-quarters, 4— H. R. MacKenzie’s blk g Black Northern, by Salvadan —Asthore, aged, 11.2 (A. Julian) 1 1— F. Denny’s ch g Cloudy Dawn. by Seaton Delaval —Cloud, syrs, 11.2 (J. Percival) 2 3— C. Potier’s b g Rapid, by Captain Webb — Insomnia mare aged, 9.13 (J. Roach) 3 Also started: 2 Icel 9.6 (A. Tutchen'*. 6 Eglinton 9.0 (J. Tilsley), 5 Pearl 9.0 (J. Anderton). Black Northern, who was never sighted in the hurdles on Saturday, began early to-day, and, keeping in front throughout won pulling up by three lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Icel was fourth. Time, 3min 32 3-ssec. There was a hostile demonstration against the winner on returning to scale and pandemonium reigned for a time. The stewards subsequently held an investigation with regard to Black Northern’s improved showing as compared with his first day’s, efforts. After taking evidence it was decided to accept the explanation offered. (Winner trained by J. Williamson.) MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP of 45 sovs; second ssovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 5 — A. McKinnon’s ch g Hemisphere, by Seaton Delav'al —Hesper, 5 yrs, 7.10 (B. Olliver) 1 L—T. D. Gordon’s ch g Spaiperion, by Spalpeen—Sophia, syrs, 9.0 (A. McMillan) 2 2— J. Love’s br g Try Fluke, by Motiti—Parahaka, 4yrs, 8.7 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: 4 Zimmer 7.7 (R. E. Brown), 8 Errant Bell 7.4 (H. Stockley), 3 Kia Kaha 7.4 (J. O’Shea), 6 Merry Widow 7.4, carried 7.81-2 (R. Conway), 7 Mokauiti 7.0, carried 7.3J4 (A. New). Kia Kaha, closely followed by Spalperion, led to the turn, where Hemisphere joined in. and in a stirring finish, the latter beat the favour.te by a neck, while Try Fluke was a similar distance away third. Merry Widow was close up fourth. Time, Imin 32 sec. (Winner trained by S. McKinnon.) WAIHOU HANDICAP of 55sovs; second-’. 7sovs, third 3sovs from stake Six furlongs. I—W. Sharp’s b g. Spalfish, by Spalpeen—Flying Fish. syrS, 9.2 (A. McMillan) ..................... 4 — S. G. Lindsay’s ch g Yankee Doodle, by Wairiki —Golden Rose, 4yrs, 7.4 (H. Stockley) 2 5 — A. Ormsby’s ch g Obdurate by Obi.gado—Sweet Alice, £yrs, 7.2 (H., Robinson) .— 3 Also started: 2 Miss Livonia 8.9 (R. E. Brown), 3 Parawai 7.12 (J. O’Shea,. 5 Pet 7.5 (C. Brown). Spalfish led from start to finish an.l never giving anything a chance to get on. terms , won. easily by two lengths, while in a stirring contest between Yankee Doodle and Obdurate resulted in the former . getting second honou s by a nose, with Miss Livonia half a sengt.i away fourth. Time. Imin 17sec. (Winner trained by cwner.) JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second lOsovs, third ssovs ,rom the stake. One mile. I—Winder1 —Winder and Moore’s ch g Tattoo, by Leolantis —Cygnet, aged 9.9 (C. Brown) 1 5 — Wm. Handley’s br g Worcester, by Soult —Merry Maid, syrs (R. E. Brown) ; .. . i 2 4—J. Williamson’s br m Almeida, by Field Battery—Albuera, syrs (A McFlynn) 3 Also started: 2 Gloy 8.13 (A. McMillan), 3 Tinopai 8.1 (J. Buchanan), 6 Glenspire 7.8 (J. O’Shea) 7 S Id.er 7.3 (G. Reid). This race was spoilt by a bad start, in which Tattoo got all the best, and soon streaking to the front led througnout, winning easily by two lengths, with a length and a-half between second and third. Glenspire was fourth. Time Imin 42 3-ssec. (Winner trained by J. Winder.) ELECTRIC HANDICAP of 40sovs; second ssovs from the stake. Four furlongs. 3 — T. Wilson’s ch m Manurere, by Musketry—Repetition, aged, 7.4 (H. Robinson) 1 6— Jas. Garry’s b g Harenoa by Freedom —Minnie, aged. 6.12 (R. E. Brown) 2 4 — H. Harris’ b g Arawa. by Freedom—lota, aged, 7.7 (J. Buchanan) i . . . 3 Also started: 1 Positive 9.3 (A. McMillan). 5 Dandy Breeze 7.2 (H. Stockley), 2 Hinerewa 7.0 (J, O’Shea), 7 Rosea 6.7 (J. Percival). The winner was in front thr ughout. and won with ridiculous ease by three lengths, Arawa was another length away third, Rosea was fourth and Dandy Breeze last. Time. 50 l-ssec. (Winner trained by owner.) At the conclusion of the race the stewards held an inquiry into the status of the owner and trainer of the winner, and after hearing some evidence the owner of the seccnd horse (Mr. Garry) received permission to withdraw his protest and the incident ended. PIAKO HACK HANDICAP of 30sovs; -second ssovs from the stake. Five furlongs. 3 —G. Barakat’s br g Revelation, by Gluten—Young Good Day, syrs, 8.2 (J. O’Shea) 1 2 —R. McDougal’s br g Otaraia. by Merrie England-—Viola 11., aged, 9.1 (A. McMillan) 2 I—J. Betley’s (junr.) blk g Hamlet, by Pukaki —Merry Kate, 6yrs, 7.10 (R. Trigger) 3 Also started: 8 Soultbine 8.2 (J. Buchanan), 5 Gordon Bell 8.0 (R. E. Brown), 7 Delemar 7.9 (A. McFlynn), 16 Starket 7.8 (C. Brown), 11 Aterori 7.7 (R. Conway), 11 Glendina 7.7 (C. Runciman). 4 Iridescence 7.7 (C. Reid), 13 Flagfall 7.7 (H. Robinson), 6 Signature 7.5 (J. Ross), 9 Acid Drop 7.5 (H. Connolly),

14 Glucian 7.5 (J. Percival), 12 Errant Belle 7.4 (H. Stockley), 10 Cogent 7.4 (E. McDevitt), 15 Chris 7.4 (R. H. Martin). Revelation was quickest away, and with Starket the pair carried on the running to the straight entrance. The f. rmer was first into the straight, and. galloping resolutely, won by a length and a-half, with Hamlet half a length away third. Iridiscence was fourth. Time lmin ssec. (Winner trained by G. Whale.) AROHA WELTER HANDICAP of 55 sovs; second 7sovs, third 3sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 5—J. Collins’ b m Parawai, by Blue Light—Seamstress, aged, 8.2 (R. Trigger) 1 2—H. Wilson’s br g St. Francis, by San Francisco —Miss Gladys, 3 yrs 7.13 (J. Buchanan) 2 B—E. Plaisted’s b h Master Theory, by Soult —Romclo, 6yrs, 7.2 (R. E. Brown) 3 Also started: 4 Admiral Soult 9.5 (J. O’Shea), 6 Watchchain 8.6 (A. J. McFlynn), 3 Lady Elgiva 7.10 (D. Gunning), 1 Pupura 7.9 (C. Brown), 7 Excavator 7.8 (F. McDevitt). Watchchain led over the first part, and then St. Francis took up the running, closely followed by Parawai, both horses came into the straight on terms, and in a gi od finish the latter won by a short neck, with Master Theory half a length away third. Pupura was fourth. Time, lmin 32 3-ssec. (Winner trained by owner.)

During the running of the race Watchchain fell and Admi:al Soult also came to grief, both horses falling in a heap. J. O’Shea who was on Admiral Soult. and A. McFlynn. on Watchchain, got a severe knocking about, and under !■’ e circumstances they had a remarkable escape from serie us injury. FAREWELL HANDICAP of 45sovs; second ssovs from the stake. Five furlongs.

7 —S. G. Lindsay’s ch g Yankee Doodle, by Wairiki — Golden Rose, 4yrs. 7.0 (F. McDevitt) . . 1 3 —G. Bettley’s ch m Miss Livonia, by Leolantis — Princess Agnes, aged, 8.2 (R. E. Brown) 2 5—T. Wilson’s ch m Manurere, by Musketry — Repetition, 7.2 (R. Also started: 1 Spalfish 9.4, inc. 71b pen. (A. McMillan), 4 Marangi 7.5 (H Stickley), 6 Try Fluke 7.3 (C. Brown), 2 Ruse de Guerre 6.8 (H. Robinson). There was a long delay at the starting post, caused through the unruliness o Yankee Doodle, but after a tedious delay the field was despatched on even terms. Miss Livonia, on the rails, was the first to become prominent, and the chestnut piloted the field right into the straight, where the field became bunched, a hundred yards frcm the post Yankee Doodle, who had come fast over the last portion, joined issue, and in an exciting finish won by a bare half lengfth, with Manurere a .neck away third, followed closely by Ruse de Guerre. Time, lmin 3 l-ssec. (Winner trained by owner.)