THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 179, 18 April 1918, Page 7

THE TURF

. MANAWATU MEETING SCRATCHING OF BIPLANE STEWARDS MOVE IN THE MATTER DESERX COLD WINS COI.D CUP. By Telegraph—Press Association. Palmerston North, April 17. Tho first day of the Manawatu autumn racOß was bold in perfect weather, 'liiero was a record attendance for an autumn meeting:, largo, fields and good racing. There was great disappointment at tho scratching of Biplauo in the Bold Oup, toe crowd hooting horse, ownor, and trainer for sonio time beforo the race. Desert Gold received a great ovation, and Mr. T. H. liowry waß carried shoulder high after the presentation of tho cup. The following resolution was carried by the stewards in connection with the 6cratchiu!r of Biplane•The stewards consider that the explanation of Mr. Greenwood and his trainor, R. J. Mason, of the scratching of Biplane on tho eve of tho race entirely unsatisfactory. They aro further of opinion that an occasion has arisen which is contemplated by the provisions of sub-section 11, part 4, of tho rulea of racing, inasmuch, as whilst tho letter of tho law haß not been infringed, the true ethics of racing have been grossly violated. Tho stewards regTet that the provisions of sub-sec-tion 11 do not authorise them to disqualify Biplane for tho meeting, but they recommend tho committee of tho j Manawatu Racing dub to cxeroiso its ! power under sub-section 3. of part 16, 6hould occasion arise, and to decline all future nominations from Mr. Greenwood of any of his horses, or of any horse which may he trained by R. J. ■ Mason. Tho following resolution was also carried:—"That all bets on tho Awapuni Gold | Cup recorded prior to tha scratching of i Biplano be declared cancelled." The scratching incident spoilt what must havo otherwise been a record meeting. Tho totalisator handled £45,913 during tha | day, as against £18.002 for tho samo day ! last year, when tho meeting was held in | May. . fSnb-section 11 of part 4 of the Rules of Racing reads: "If any case occum which in their opinion is not provided for in , these rules, it shall be determined by tho | stewards in such manner as they think I fit." Sub-seotion 3of part 16 Bays:'"Thß ! stewards or committee may, with or with- | out reason assigned, refuse any entry."] I The following are the results:— ; KARERE HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One i mile and three-quarters. i 5 Sir Fisher, list. 81b (A. Ward) 1 II Vacuum, 9st. 91b (W. D. Youne) 2 I 2 ■ Paul Moore, 9st. 51b (Stan Reid) 3 ; Also started: 10 Otter, list. 31b.: 11 Rej oord, lOst. 121b.; 4 Prince Delaware, 9Bt. i 151b.; 9 St. Elmn, 9st. 111b., and Golden 1 Glade, M. 21b. (coupled); 3 Lord Aihelie, |9st. 91b.; 7 The Summit, 9st. 71b. (ran off). ! Time, 3min. 15sec. ! MAIDEN PLATE, of 100 sovs. Seven I furlongs. I 1 Winning Shot, 7st. 111b. ... (E. Reid) 1 !'S Tiranga, 7st. 111b (M. M'Arten) 2 15 Matatua, 6st. 121b (Armstrong) 3 I Also started: 10 Poka, 7st. 111b.; 2 Ske!dadle,'7st. Mb.; 11 Papanui, 7st. 111b.; 9 ; Advanceful, 7st. 111b.; 10 Half Blue, 7st, 111b.; 12 .Lady Phyllis, 7st. 111b.; 6 March On, 7st. 111b.; 8 Royal Reign, 7st. 111b.; 3 Turpinite. 7st. 111b.; 14 Utuwai; 7st. 111b.; 7 Justification, 7st. 111b.; 4 Sunbright, 7st. 111b. Won easily by ono length and a half.' Time, lmin. 29sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. . One mile and one furlong. 7 Trialß, Bst. 21b (O. Price) 1 19 Teka, Bst. 91b (J. O'Shea) 2 6 Gold Soult, Bst. lib. (H. Gray) 3 Also started: 5 Red Ribbon, Bst. 91b.; 9 Wishful, Bst. 71b.; 2 Nobleman, Bst. 61b.; 17 Seadown, Bst.-31b.;4 Glorify, 7st. 131b.; 15 Miss de Val, 7st. 111b.; 12 Orowhurat, 7st. 111b.; 1 Tolo, 7st. 111b.; 12 Tressida, 7st. 81b.; '3 Gang Awa, 7st. 81b.; 20 Battle Song, 7st. 71b.; 14 Orleans,'7st.. 31b.; 8 ■Lady Louisa, 7st. "lib.; 16 Hushman, 7st.; 18' Kiltess, 7st.j 21 Multaine, -6st. 111b.; 13 Probation. 6st. 101b.; 21 Good Hope, 6st. 91b.; 11 Comment, 6st. 71b.; 22 Tiotoris, 6st. 71b.; -White Blaze, 6st. 71b. Trials was always fiandy, and won comfortably by two lengtSs. There was a good race between second - and third. Time, lmin. 54 l-56ec. MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUOE STAKES, of 600 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Finmark, 9st (J. O'Shea) 1 3 Torfrcda; tat. ...........'. .. (H. Gray) 2 5 Active, 7st. 91b (R. Reed) 3 Also starto: 1 Killowen, Sst. 101b. (coupled .with the winner); 4 Informal, Bst. 61b.; 2 Heathercote, Sst. 51b.; 6 Afterglow, .7st. 61b.; 8 Risinghain, 7st. 61b.; 7 Kilmoon, 7st. 41b. Won on the post. A length and a half separated , second and third. Time. lmin. Msec. * LINTON HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 130 sovb. One mile and a distance. 6 Moutoa Camp, 7st. 71b. ...■ (M. M'Arten) 1 15 Rienzi, 7st. 101b (L. Morris) 2 3 Midnight Star, Bst. 131b. ... (J. O'Shea) 3 Also started: 4 Colorado, Sat. 131b.; 8 Polynesian, 9st. 91b.; 2 Demotic 9st. 71b.: ,7 Gipsy Gem 9st. 61b.; IB Quinn's Post, '9st.; 1 Warmth, Bst. 91b.: 5 Consultation, Bst. 91b.; 12 Elevate, Bst. 81b.; 13 Idyllic, Bst. 51b.; 11 l'crvolo, Bst. 41b.; 9 Lady Edith, Bst. lib.; 14 Coalition, 7st. 121b.; 10 Belgian Maid, 7st. 111b.; 16 Occasion, 7at. 71b. Won by two lengths. Time, Imm. 67soc. AWAPUNI GOLD OUP, of 675 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. 1 Desert Gold, 9st (J- O'Shea) 1 3 Menelaua, Bst. 111b (A. Reed) ?. 2 Impediment Sst. 41b (ft. Reed) 3 ' Also started: 4 Bisogno, 9st. 21b;; 5 Koesian, Bst Mb. Won without an effort by three lengths. Time, ?min. 7 1-Ssec. WOODHEY HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Eormlinn, 7st. 21b ffi. Rccd) 1 12 Gold Problem, Tst. 41b. ... (P. Oorlett) 2 5 Galore, Sst. (A. Reed) 3 Also started: 7 Queon Lizzie, Sat. 131b.; 4 Ayah, Sst. 131b.; 9 Rajput, Bst. 111b.; 1 Ibex, Sst. 111b.; 14 Momac. Bst. 61b.: 6 Blue Cross, Bst. 61b.; 3 Engari Bst. 51b.: 19 Humorist, Bst. 41b.; 20 Pomeroy, Bst. 21b.; 15 Imaribbon, Bst.; 11 Wapping, 7«t. 131b.; 13 Marcnga, 7st. 121b.; 10 Orawia, 7at. 91b.; 13 Exclusive, 7st. 81b.; 8 White Ranger, 7st. 61b.; 24 dross Words, 7st. 41b.; 16 Idle Talk. 7st. 21b.; % Blue Gown. 6st. 121b.; 23 Royal Park, 6st. 101b.; 25 Romance 6st. 91b.; 21 Miss Margaret, 6st. 91b.; 17 Li viand, 6st 91b. Won all the way, a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 15sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. 7 Croesus.-9st. 131b (Brady) 1 1 Lady General. Sst. 61b (Deelcy) 2 20 Astor, 6st. )01b (G. M'Lean) 3 Albo Btarted: 6 Hymestra, 9sft. 91b.; 9 Torm Up, 9st. 61b.; 13 Acre, Bst. 101b.; 5 Birkenvale, Bst. 21b.; 2 Turangapito Bet. lib • 4 Lady Black. 7st. 131b.; 3 Hyttus, 7at 131b.; 12 Astrophel, 7st. 121b., and Ohiwia, 7Bt. 21b. (coupled); 10 Bonnie-Maid, 7st 91b.: 14 Gamecock, 7at. 71b.; 15 Jean Laddo. 7st. 61b.; 16 Hyginas 7st. 51b.; 19 Staccato, 7at. 31b.; 17 Rawakoro, 7st. 31b.; 18 Avon Parlt,6st. 111b.; 11 Vermilion, 6st. 101b • 21 George. 6st. 101b.; 8 Association, 6st 101b.; 22 Hushabyc, 6st. 71b. Won by a hoad. A good race between second and third. Time, lmin. 14 3-sscc.

NOTES ON THE RACING

(By Telegraph-Special Correspondent.} Palmerston North, April 17. Incitement rim high .it Awapuni to-day, and the. scenes witnessed there have not taken place on any racccourso in.the Dominion. •' ,: Tho Judicial Coniinitteo met several times. After tho Hurdloo they innuired into tho running of Eeoord, who was shod with heavy shoes in pluco of tho ordinary plates. Thon the Biplane connections wero called in, and tho very advorso motion passed was the subject of much comment throughout the day. The exhibition or Ibex, favourite in the 'Woodhcy Hack Handicap, was also gone into and was adjourned. Vacuum and Paul Moore were tho best backed of the runners in tho Earoro Hurdles. At tho start, Otter led Lord Ainfllie and ft bundled field. Tho Summit ran of! at the first fenco, and Lord Ainolie took iip the running passing tho stand. Down tho back Sir Fisher and Paul Jfooro became prominent. At the last , fenco, Vacuum took oil with Sir Fisher, and tho latter, staying on well, beat the Feilding winner by half a length. Paul Mooro just beat Tanira for third place. Oyroflian was withdrawn from tho Maiden Plato, and Winning Shot, runner-up on each day at Feildim:. wan a short-priced favourite. Oloani madr, the early running, lut boforo tho ptrniilu was cntored Winning Shot had taken charge, and, attended 'by Tiranga. a-id Matatua, sho led into the straight. In the run .to the post si." held her own. .uid won easily. Tiranga jj.vr t 0 ),„ ridden out to beat Matalua. Sebright was fourth. Vnlo rnrried nearly twice as much money no Nobleman, (be second favourite in the hi* handicap. There was a painful delay iitthe bnrrier and p lot of time was lost. Probation and Comment were first out, and the former led for nearly a mile. Here. Trials took charge and won ei-sily from Teka and Gold Soult, hoth of whom hud been badly nlnced in tho first part, ""obation finished fourth, ond then came Ked 11160011, Comment, Multaine, and Nobleman. Karo and Oratress wore withdrawn from tho Sires' Produce Stakes. The liowrv bracket was a good' favourite. All stripped well, particularly Finmark, and Active. The start ivan n. straggling one. the first to show out being Heathercote. At the end of a furlong Torfreda was in c'jarge, and, running past tho

half-mile, 6ho was followed by Active, Hcathorcote, and Finniark. Rounding, the bend Finmark joined Active, and as they raced past tho stewards' stand the top weight had a gap of two lengths to make up. Ho settled down to his work, and after a great finish ho got up in time to win by a narrow margin. Active was two lengths away. The winnor got a good reception, and after the race tho horae and owner were loudly cheered by tho publicIn the Hack Welter Handicap four of the runners carried nearly £1000 each. Consultation was the actual favourite, with Midnight Star, Demotic, and. Colorado all well backed. The two latter wore unlucky in the running, and lost their chance. Warmth and Rienzi made the running into the straight, where Moutoa Camp shot out, and won easily from Rienzi, Midnight Star was close up third, and Quinnß Post led the remainder home. There was. intense excitement when the horses filed ..into the birdcage for tho Gold Cup. Desert Gold was the last in, and tho cheering started from the outside, and was quickly taken up by tho lawn patrons. When O'Shea mounted tho champion the cheering started afresh, and in the parade through the lawn the favourite got a great reception. Tho race needs little description, for after a good start the favourite ran. to tho front, and led all the way. At no stage of the race did 6he look like getting beaten, and she won well in 2min. 7 l-ssec. Menelaus was three lengths away, and Impediment was a poor third. During the race the cheering continued. The scene after the horses returned to weigh will nover be forgotten—there were cheers and cheers. At tho presentation of tho Gold Cup the president, Mj. -H. R. Cooper, made a speech eulogising tho action of Mr. Lowry in bringing back tie mare from Randwick to race for the Gold Cup. Later on Mr. LowTy was hoisted shoulder-high and carried to the birdcage, ' while tho mare was fairly mobbed by the crowd. There were some heated scenes in the birdcago, and the owner of Biplane got a very bad reception. Ibox, tho favourite in the Woodhcy Hack Handicap, got badly left and took no part iu.the race. The winner turned up in the Hastings-trained Formline, who took charge soon after tho start.and led for tho remainder of tho journey. Galore ran up to him at tho distance, but the lightweight finished tho best, and won easily, while Gold Problem beat Galore for Eeoond place. Lady General was a slightly better favourito than Turangapito for tho concluding event. Staccato got rid of her rider at tho barrier and took.no part in the race, while- Turangapito was left at the post. Lady General was early in front with Birkcnvulo and Lady Black. The favourite was first into the straight, but Croesus challenged at the distance, ana. in a good finish tho top-weight won hy a head. Astor was close up, and Lady Black finished fourth.

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY.

(From a Correspondent.) Palmerston North, April 17. Acceptances lor the becouu uay of tho meeiiug aro:— KAUUNGA HURDLES HANDICAP. One milo aud a half—loebeig, list. Mb.; Otter, list, lib.; Record, list.-; 'Vacuum, lOst. 31b.; Lord Ainslic, 10at.; l'aul iloore, 9st. 91b.; fteumac, 9st. 91b.; St. Elmn, 9st. 91b.; Tho buimnit, 9st. 91D.; Tauira, 9dt. 111b.; Golden tilaue, 9at.; Coalition, 9st.; Nita, 9st. STONYHURBT WELTER .uANDICAP. Seven furlongs-Glorify, Bst. 13iU.; Ohiwia, Bst. 111b.; Lady Louisa, Bst. 91b.; Hushman, Bst. 91b.; Probation, Bst. 61b.; Battle Song, Bat. 61b.; Comment, Bst. 61b.; Kiltess, Bst. 51b.; Wolcomo Nugget, Bst. 41b.; George, Bat. 41b.; Cello, Bst. 31b.; White Blaze, Bst. 21h.; All Over,- Bst,; Multaine, 7st.. 131b.; Astor, 7st. J3lb.; Ladil'y, 7st. 121b.; Avon Park, 7st. 121b.; Vermilion, -Vet. 91b.; Hydrus, 7st. 91b.; Tirana, 7st. 81b.; Hushabyo, 7st. 71b.; Polynesian, M. 71b.; Detroit 7st. 71b.; Viotoris, 7st. 71b. AOA HACK WELTER HANDICAP. Ono milo and 55 yards—Colorado, 9st.- 101b.; Hastie, 9st. 61b.; Demotic, 9st. 41b.; Gipsy Gem, 9st. 31b.; Rajput, 9st. 31b.; Midnight Star, Bst. ,111b.; Qulnn's'Post, Sat. 111b.J Wanping Bet. 91b.; Imaribbon, Bst. 91b..; Consultation, Bst. 61b.; Moutoa Camp, Bst. 61b.; Warmth, Sst. 61b.'; Exoluslve, 7st. 131b.; Pervolo, 7st. 131b.; Rienzi, 7st. IZlb.; Lady Edith, 7st. 111b.; Tiranga, 7st, 91b.; Blue Gown, 7st. 71b.; Turpinite, 7st. 71b.: Royal Park, 7st. 71b.; Lady Phyllis, 7st. 71b.; Jubtiacation, 7st. 71b.; Royal Reign, 7st. 71b.; Half Blue, 7sf. 71b. HANAWATU STAKES. Six furlongs.Nystad, Sat. 91b.; Biplane, 9st. 51b.; Hyinostra, 9st. 51b.; Estland, 9at. 51b.; Impediment, 9st. 31b.; Koesian, 9at.; Orowhurat, Bst. 121b.; ttyttus, Bst. 111b.; Birkenvale, Bat. 91b.; Gamecock, Bst. 91b. 'CLOVERLEA NURSERY HANDICAP. Five furlongs—Torfreda, 9at.; Hcathorcote, Sst. 101b.; Informal, Bat. 91b.; Cherry Mart, 7st. 131b.; Palm Oil, 7st. 121b.; Philomela, 7st. 71b.; Oratress, 7st. 71b.; Aroh Lassie, 7st. 21b.; Kilmoon, 7st. 21b.; Taunaka, 6at. 101b.; Risiughani, 6st. 71b.; Gipsy Gold, ost. 71b.; ■Tic Willow, 6st. 7!b. LONGBDRN HANDICAP. One nnia and a quarter.-Bisogne, Bst. 131b.; Teka, Bat. 121b.; Red Ribbon, Sst. 71b.; Ladoguer, Bst. 71b.; Nobleman, 88t. 61b.; Wißhful, Bst. 51b.; Gold Soult, 7st. 131b.; Bonnie Maid, 7et. 91u.; Volo, 7st. 71b.; Tvessida, 7st. 61b.; Gang Awa', 7st. 61b.; Miss do Val, 7st. 51b.; Orleans, 6st. 121b.; Hushman, 6st. 81b.; Good Hope, 6st. 71b. ■' ■ HACK FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Ayah, Bst. 101b.; Queen Lizzie, est. 101b.; Formline, Bst. 61b.; Galore, Bst. 31b.; Melit'a; Bst. 31b.; Engari, Bat. 21b.; Bluo Cross, Bst. 21b.; Moraac, Bst. 21b.; Winning Shot, Sst. 21b.: Humorist, 7st. 131b.; Gold Problem, 7st. 91b.; Marcnga, 7st Sib.; Orawia, 7st, 71b.: White Ranger, 7st. 41b.; Idle Talk, 7st. lib.; Crosswords, 6st. 131b.; Skedaddle, 6st. IMb.; Occasion, fat. Mb.;. Romance, tet, 71b.; Miss Margaret, 6st. 71b.; Livland, 6st. 7!b.; Gloam, 6st. 71b.; Sunbright, fat.. 71b.; Choice, fat. 71b.; Papauni, 6st. 71b". „ „. . , BOROUGH HANDICAP. Six furlongsSweet Corn. 9st. 111b.: Form Up, 9at. flb.; Lady General, fet. 131b.; Acre, Bst. 9 b.; Crowhnrst. Bat. 81b.; Birkravale, Bst. 31b.: Lady Black, Bst.; Gamecock. 7st. Jib.; Jean Laddo, 7st. 31b.; Staccato, 7st. 21b; Rawakoro. 6st. 131b.; Association, 6st. 91b.; Starcngo, 6st. 91b. Nominations for the Ashburtcn meeting oloso at 9 p.m. on April 19.