THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 82, 31 December 1926, Page 7

THE RACING WORLD

CONCLUSION OF MANAWATU MEETING CIVILITY WINS LIVERPOOL HANDICAP OPEN SPRINT TO LADY BENTINCK (By Telegraph—From “The Watcher.”) Palmerston North, December 30. The summer meeting of the Manawatu Racing Club was concluded at Awapuni to-day in perfect weather. The race track was in good order and fast. There was some excellent racing, the winners getting home by very narrow margins. One double-figure dividend was recorded, but on the whole well backed horses had better luck, although only four favourites won handicaps in the three days. Civility won the principal handicap from Inferno and Peneus, the hot favourite, Reremoana being beaten into fourth place. In the open sprint Lady Bentinck beat Mireusonta and First Acre.

The meeting was as usual very capably managed by Mr. J. M. Johnston and the officials, and while the totalisator returns showed a substantial decline, that is only in keeping with the position throughoflt the country. During the three days some excellent racing was provided for the club’s patrons. Mr. W. Price, in the position of starter, did his work on the whole rather well. He is a very fair official, but allows too much latitude to unruly horses. There was a particularly outstanding incident to-day in the big ra.ce, in which the crowd eventually exhausted its patience, as did Mr. Price, who jumped down and punched Inferno on the head amidst an outcry. One can sympathise very freely with an official in Mr. Price’s position, but he could save a great deal of his trouble by standing unruly horses behind or sending them to the outside. In his endeavour to be fair and obtain good dispatches, he is inclined to be too meticulous. The totalisator to-day handled £31,93(5, as compared with £36,202 for the third dav last vear, a decrease of £4266. The total for the three days was £119,340, as against £141,560 twelve months ago, a decrease, all told, of £22,220. Up till the sixth race to-day favourites had won only one handicap at the meeting, but they came with a rush at the finish and took the last three events. TIRITEA HURDLES. Lady Passenger was a slightly better favourite for the hurdles than Blood Red. Little River made all the pace from Ladv Passenger, Lady Gay, and Blood Red. There was no alteration in the order of running until reaching the home turn, ’ where the field closed up. Lady Passenger turned for home from Matu and Sottano, and, once over the last fence, this trio was hard at it,...Sottano. prevailing by half a length from Lady Passenger, who just got home in front of Matu. Blood Red ran a fair race into fourth place, with Glenidle, who is improving with racing, next. WHITMORE HANDICAP. Pangolin was a firm favourite in the Whitmore Handicap, a race confined to apprentice riders. Acred was a good second choice. Petal, Elicit, Archon and Pangolin ran abreast all down the back and to the turn, where they were joined by Elysianor. They were still in line in the straight, where Acred, who

had lain handy, challenged, followed by Capitulation and Some Lad. A ihrlong from home thev were practically in line, but then some lad drew out and won well from Acred, who just headed Capitulation. Archon, Pangolin and Elicit were well up. The winner was an outsider. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Helen was a better favourite than Paleta for the Juvenile Handicap. Helen got badly left. Paleta, Tom Bracken, Crown Area and Reckless began best, and on the turn Paleta, Tom Bracken and Reckless were abreast ahead of Ducks Eggs and Crown Area. Poleta and Tom' Bracken drew away in the straight and Paleta managed to keep his head in front. Crown Area, a three-year-old gelding bv Acre, was a fair third, and Reckless was fourth. Helen was next and she must have been hard to beat had she got away well. Arrow Lad was next. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP. K Reremoana carried nearly’ half .the pool in the Liverpool Handicap. Civility and Joy Bird carried a good deal of the remaining money. There was a long delay at the start, caused by the antics of Inferno. He was certainly in a more lively mood than usual, but the starter missed many excellent opportunities of getting his field away. When finally let go Buoyant and Joy Bird ran finally let go’ Buoyant, Civility, and Jov Bird were first out. Buoyant ’ and Jov Bird ran to the front out of the straight from Reremoana and Civility. Down the back Inferno and Peneus ran up, and at the half-mils post Buoyant hnd Joy Bird were barely clear of Inferno, Peneus, Civility, and Reremoana. .On the turn. Inferno went up and led into the straight, where Reremoana. having been pocketed on the turn, was last. As Inferno turned for home he was challenged by Peneus and Civility. In a great finish Civility got up and won by a head, with Peneus only an-uother'half-length off. Reremoana was a good fourth. He was very unluckv, but Barry could have ridden him with better judgment. The others were outclassed. WESTBURY HANDICAP. Precious was a firm favourite for the Westbury Handicap, but solid support was also accorded Bank Note. Volplane, Miss Pat, and Royal Time got away poorly. Bank Note and White Ringlet going out from Powhiri and Precious. This was the order to the straight.

where Powhiri challenged Bank Note. The latter had to be ridden right out to win by a head. Precious was close up third. Royal Game, White Ringlet, and Star Chamber headed the bunch. CLANDEBOYE HANDICAP. Tiega and Allmarimba were solid favourites for the Clandeboye Handicap, Polar being the best' backed of the others Bonhonnib and Mali Jong gave some trouble at the start, but a good dispatch saw Allmarimba and Bonhoinme go out from Kilmiss and Santonin, with Ngata and Tiega next. There was no change till nearing the home turn, where Polar moved up. Bonbomme turned for home from Allmarimba, Kilmiss, Santonio, Polar, and Tiega, and in a rattling finish there were inches only in favour of Tiega against Bonhotnme. Kilmiss was a fair third, with Santonio, Polar, and Allmarimba well up CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. There was some good wagering in the Christmas Handicap, le Keroke winding up favourite from Black Mint and Great Day. Barryanda, Great Day, Zarisee, and Bronstell all began well. When settled down Zarisee, Bronstell, Black Mint, and Barryanda were racing in a bunch, with Hypnotic and Te Keroke at the head of the others. Zarisee was ridden until she was clear of the field, being followed round the turn by Black Mint, Barryanda, Great Day, Wilderness, Hypnotic, and Te Keroke. Once in line Zarisee collapsed. Wilderness and Black Mint being in front. Te Keroke and Great Day immediately challenged, and tn a great finish Te Keroke beat Great Day bv a head, with Wilderness right up. Black Mint and Hypnotic were next, and Barryanda headed the bunch. As well ridden as Te Keroke and Great Day, Wilderness (a rank outsider) would just about have got home. KAWAU HANDICAP. Lady Bentinck and Plain Sa-ling were the favourites for the Kawau Handicap, First Acre being the best backed of the others. Glen Innes got badly left, Lady Bentinck going out with Anthonie Plain Sailing, and Gold Box, with Tuk’e heading the bunch. On the tur> Lady Bentinck and Plain Sailing led Gold Box, Tukia, and First Acre. They turned for home thus, with little between them. When well in line Mireusonta • came with a rush, and a fine race home saw Ladv Bentinck bang on to beat Mireusonta by half a length, with First Acre a similar distance off. Gold Box, Plain Sailing, and Tukia were right up. Mireusonta was a rank outsider, and in another stride he would have won. DETAILS OF THE RACING TIRITEA HURDLES, of 200 sovs One mile and three-quarters. 4 Mr. H. P. F. Blundell’s ch. g. Sottana, by Nassau—Cassock, Gyrs., 9.13 (C. McGovern) 1 1 Mr. A. H. Symonds’ br. m. Lady Passenger, aged. 9.13 (P. Mcßrcarty) 2 3 Mr. F. F. Newman’s b. -g. Matu, syrs., 10.1 (A. Jenkins) 3 (Winner trained by G. New, Awapuni.) Also started : 5 Glenidle, 9.10 (R. Olive); 7 Little River, 9.7 (A. E. Stratton); 2 Blood Red, 9.6 (A McDonald); 6 T.adv Gay, 9.0 (A. Hobson). Won by half a length, a head between second and third. Blood Red was fourth, followed by Glenidle and Lady Gay. Time. 3min. 11 4-ssee.

WHITMORE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. (Apprentice Jockeys). Seven furlongs. 8 Mr. M. Millar’s b. g. Some Lad, by Some Boy ll—Jean Laddo, 3 yrs., 7.0. carried 7.1 (L. A. Dalv) 1 2 Mr. J McCarty’s b. g. Acred, 4 years, 7.8. carried 7.13 (J. S. Pottor) 2 3 Mr. J. E. Kelly’s ch. in. Capitulation, aged, 8.3, carried 7.12 (A. Yelvorton) 3 (Winner trained by J. Coyle, Awapuni.) Also started: 6 Elysianor. 8.3. carried 7.12; 1 Pangolin. 8.3 (B. Brown): 10 Asleep, 7.6. carried 7.1 (K. Robinson); 9 Anchor, 7.6. carried 7.1; 12 Avazone, 7.3, carried 7.0; 7 Gourmet, 7.3 (R. Realey); 4 Archon, 7.0, carried 7.5 (S. Wilson); 5 Petal. 7.0 (T. Green); 11 Elicit, 7.0. carried 7.24, (H. Wilson). Won by a length, a head between and third. Archon was fourth, followed by Pangolin and Elicit. Time. Imin. 28 2-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 250 «ovs. Five furlongs. 2 Mr. J. A. Todd’s b. g. Paleta, by Leighton—Catalain, 2yrs., 8.8 (D. C. Watts) 1 5 Messrs. Dwau Bros.’s blk. g. Tom ~B la. c . ^e n. - U 8 ... (S. Wilson) 2 10 Mr. W. White’s b. g. Crown Area, 7 ' B < K - J - Mackie) 3 (Winner trained by W. H. Dwyer, Wanganui.) Also started: 1 Helen, 9.8 (J. Barry); 9 Greengrocer, 7.11, carried 8.8 (L. Morris); 4 Arrow Lad, 7.11. carried 7.12 (IL E. Manson); 13 Shining Star, 7.8 (B. Brown); 6 Lauguard, 7.8, carried 7.0 (R. Reed); 8 Star Bird, 7.8 (T. Green); 14 Kindle, 7.8, curried 7.11 (N. C. Trillo); 3 Reckless, 7.8 (IL Beale); 11 Catiiua, 7.0, carried 7.4 (H. Wiggins); 7 Wild Pigeon. 7.0, carried 7.1 (L. Daly); 12 Duck’s Eggs, 7.0 (W. H. Jones). Won bv a head, two lengths between second and third. Feckless was fourth, followed by Arrow Lad and Wild Pigeon. Helen, who got left, was next. Time, Imin. 1 l-ssec. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. Nino furlongs. 2 Mr H. M. Speed’s br. m. Civility, by Elysian—Civilisation, 6yrs., 8.10 (B. Morris) 1 4 Air. W. Hume’s b. g. Inferno, syrs., 7.6 (T. Green) 2 7 Mr. C. F. Vallance’s br. g. Peneus, aged, 7.13 (R. J. Mackie) 3 (Winner trained by F. Lind, Wanganui.) » Also started: 1 Reremoana, 10.1 (J. Barry); 6 Buoyant, 7.2 (L. Daly); 3 Joy Bird, 7.2 (W. H. Jones); 5 Bennanee. 7.0, carried 7.4 (H. Wiggins). Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Reremoana was fourth, followed by Bennanee, Joy Bird, and Buoyant. Time. Imin. 52 3-ssec. WESTBURY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs. 2 Mr. S. J. Gibbons’s br. g. Bank Note, by Paper Money—Equitas. 3yrs., 9.1 (L. G. Morris) 1 4 Mr. J. Brice’s b.g. Powhiri, 6yrs„ 7.7 :■ (J- Barry) 2 1 Air. McCormack’s b.m. Precious, 4yrs., 8.13 (F. C. Porter) 3 (Winner trained by F. Tilley, Fordell.) Also started: 8 Royal Game, 8.2 (J. Beale); 3 White Ringlet, 7.7. carried 7.8 (If. Wiggins:; 5 Volplane 7.4 (T. Green); 7 Miss Pat, 7.1 (W. H. Jones); 6 Royal Time, 7.0, carried 7.3 (J. S. Potter); 9 Star Chamber. 7.0 (L. Daly). Won by a head three-quarters of a length between second and third Royal Game was fourth, followed by White Ringlet and Star Chamber. Time, Imin. 12sec. CLANDEBOYE HANDICAP of 300 sovs. One mile and 110 yards. I Mrs. Af. A. Perry’s b. g. Tiega, by Kilboy—Queen Lizzie, 4yrs., 8.10 (L. G. Atoms) ! 5 Atr. H. Stanbridge’s ch. g. Bonhomme, 4yrs., 7.9 (J. Barry) 2

4 Ai r. C. Louisson’s b. m. Kilinis#, 6vrs., 7.7 ..(T. Green) 3 (Winner trained by W. J. Donovan, Taradale.) Also started: 7 Ngata, 9.11 (A. McDonald)- 2 Allmarimba, 8.6 (R. Reed); 3 Polar 8.1 (R. J. Mackie) ; 6 Santonio, 7.10, carried 7.5 (L Daly); 8 Mah Jong, 7.7, carried 7.11 (B. E. Manson); 9 Alyson. 7.0 (IL Beale). Won bv a nose, two lengths between second and third. Santonio was fourth, with Polar and Allmarimba next. Time, Imin. 47sec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Atr. J. Asher’s ch. g. Tekoroke, by Humbug—Tigritya, 4yrs., 8.12 (B. H. Morris) 1 3 Mr R. J. Harper’s b. g. Great Day, 4yrs„ 8.5 (D. C. Watts) 2 12 Air. A. N. Gilchrist’s br. g. Wilderness, aged 7.7, carried 7.10 (N. Trillo) 3

Also started: 2 Black Mint, 9.5 (A. Hobson); 7 Brigadier Bill, 8.8 (L. G. Alorris); 4 Zarisee, 8.3 (R. J- Mackie); 9 Bronstell, 8.1 (S- Wilson); 6 Ladykiller, 8.1 (R. E. Manson); 5 Rising Star, 8.1 (H. Wiggins); 11 Hypnotic, 7.7 (L. Daly); 10 Petal, 7.7 (W. H. Jones); 8 Barryanda, 7.7 (J. Barry). Won by a head, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Black Mint was fourth, with Hypnotic handy. Barryanda headed the bunch. Time, Imin. 27 l-sseo.

KAWAU HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. I Air. G. F. Moore’s br. m. Lady Bentinck, by Absurd—Bonhy Portland, syrs., 7.9 (J- Barry) 1 10 Mr. R. A. McKenzie’s ch. g- Alireusonta, aged, 8.9 (T. Green) 2 3 Mr. A. Trevor’s b. g. First Acre, 4yrs., 7.13 S eed '1 (Winner trained by O. Cox, Hawera.) Also started: 5 Orchid, 9.6 (B- H. Morris); 6 Tukia, 9.3 (L. G. Morris); 2 Plain Sailing. 7.9 (H. Wiggins); 9 Glen Innis. 7.9 (S. Wilson); 4 Epistle, 7.8, carried 7.3 (E. Dunn); 8 Gold Box, 7.0 (W. H. Jones); 7 Lipsol, 7.0 (B. Brown); 12 Anthonie, 70. carried 7.3 (J. S. Potter); II Miss Hupana, 7.0 (L. Daly). Won bv. half a length, a similar distance between second and third. Gold • Box was a close fourth, with Plain Sailing and Tukia next. Time, Imin. 14sec. AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES Bv Telegraph.— Pbrss association Auckland, December 30. Following are the acceptances for the third day (Saturday) of the Auckland races :—

COSMETIC SOLD MR. V. RTDDIFORD THE PURCHASER. On Wednesday, at Ellerslie, Mr. Vivian Riddiford completed the purchase from Mr. W. G. Stead of the two-year-old filly Cosmetic, the price being just over four figures. Cosmetic, who is by the successful sire-Leighton from Lady D (the dam of the Gimcrack Stakes winner Chignon) won the two-year-old handicap on the opening day of the Auckland meeting

STRATFORD REHANDICAPS By Telegraph.—Press Association. Stratford, December 30. The following rehandicaps have been declared for the first day of the Stratford races Tariki Hack Handicap.—Branson, 10.0; Partage, 9.9. Stratford Cup.—Hipo, 8.7; The Lamb, 8.3; Novar, 7.12. Juvenile Handicap.—Jazz Baby, 9.2; Silvermine, 8.12; Macroom, 8.1. Douglas .Handicap.—Gaillard, 8.12; I’ouraa, 8.10. Midhirst Hack Handicap.—Vivo, 7.13; Bent, 7.13; Airtight, 7.5. Railway Hack Handicap.—Branson, 8.10; Onward, 8.4; Partage, 8.4; Macroom, 7.7. MARTON REHANDICAPS Palmerston North, December 30. Rehandicaps for the Marton meeting are as follow:— HACK HURDLES.—Matu, 10.8. JUVENILE HANDICAP—PaIeta, 9.2. CUP—Civility, 9.0; Novar, 8.0; All Marimba, 7.6; Polar, 7.5. DASH HACK HANDICAP—Horotnea, 9.4; Lin Arlington, 8.11; Powhiri, 7.10; Some Lad, 7.7. RAILWAY HANDICAP—RoyaI Damon, 9.2; Bank Note, 7.5. NEW YEAR HACK HANDICAP— Horomea, 9.2. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. — Polar, 8.13. RACING IN AUSTRALIA CARRINGTON STAKES (Rec. December 30, 9.15 p.m.) Sydney, December 30. The rain cleared and the weather was fine, but the going heavy, for Sydney Tattersall’s postponed meeting at Randwick. The following was the result of the CARRINGTON STAKES, of 1400 sovs. Six furlongs. Grecian Orator, 7.5 1 Persuasion, 7.4 2 Periwoo, 7.8 3 Twenty started, including Giggle. Persuasion went to the front at the ’ home turn, and led into the straight. The winner shot ahead at the distance, and in a clattering finish won by half a neck. W. A. RAILWAY STAKES Perth, December 30. At the meeting at Perth, following was the result of the RAILWAY STAKES, of 700 sovs. One mile. Cunningman, 8.5 1 Au Fait, 7.0 2 Perfect Juggins, 7.10 3 There were twenty starters. Won by half a head. Time, Imin. 39 2-ssec. FIXTURES. December 27. 29. January !. 3— Auckland R.O. December 31. January ' 4—Greymouth J O. 1927. January l-\Vaikouaiti R.C. January 1-Wyndham R.O. January I. 3—Hawke's Bay J.O. January t. J—Stratford R.O. January 1. 3 -Marton JO. January I. 3 Wairarapa R.O. January 3 4—Southland R.O; January 7. 8 Reefton J.O. January 8 or 15-Waipapakauri H.O January 8 19 Vincent J.O. January 15—Walrio J 0 January 18 20-Wairoa R.O. January 20 22. 24 Wellington R.O January 2t. 22—Foxton R.O. January 26. 27 Pahiatua R.O. January 29 31 Takapuna RO. January 22-Bay of Islande R.O.

ELLERSLIE Haze Antrim Boy . Archeno Nucleus Ngarara Quondong Judge’s Box ... HANDICAP, of 500 govs. One mile. 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 . 9 0 8 1 7 11 Ballachulish Gold Front ... Lady Robinson Lord Guy Miss Astron .... Nassock . 7 . 7 , 7 7 7 6 0 0 7 7 u 0 MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. Five furlongs. Royal Ceres . High Finance 9 9 6 0 Zane Grey .... Arihana 7 7 u 3 Cosmetic 8 10 Dcmares 7 2 Chelone 8 7 8 Melissa Roval I over 7 2 2 Segment Whakarite .... 7 7 5 3 Carinthia Denee 7 7 0 0 Standfast 7 3 NEW YEAR HURDLE RACE, of 600 SOVB. Two : miles. Mia Bella .... 11 9 Rangitahi .... 9 9 Archibald Highway Wedding 11 11 6 5 Glenotus Gold Rep Pentagram ... 9 9 9 7 7 4 March 11 5 Pendennis 9 3 Peter Maxwell Royal Form .. 10 10 13 2 Cureaform .... Daddy’s Girl 9 9 0 0 Maunga 10 2 Karamu 9 0 AUCKLAND RACING of 2000 sovs. One CLUB HANDICAP, mile and a half Count Cavour 10 2 Clarinda ! 1U Star ,-tranger 9 6 Desert Glow . 7 .10 Te Monanui . 9 7 Oreuin t y Tanidees 9 2 Dav Guari .... 7 7 8 6 Barometer 7 3 Footfall 8 6 Gold Jacket .. 7 0 Ruapapa Eden Hall 8 8 4 1 Lord Star Papatu 7 7 0 0 Mandano 8 0 Royal resent 7 0 Star Ranger . 7 11 NEWMARKET HANDICAP. Of 1000 sovs. Six furlongs. The Hawk .... 9 . 4 Licimus 7 8 Lady CavenBallymoy I( . 7 7 . 8 7 Dave 7 0 Limited 8 4 Chairman 7 0 Aussie 8 4 Merry Jest .... 7 0 High Pitch ... 8 3 Nancy Lee ... 7 Catfapwe V 11 Newbury 7 0 King Merv .... 7 10 Tea Bell 7 0 GLASGOW HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. Seven furlongs. Polonett 8 8 Stormy 7 3 Le Chouca- ... 8 7 Arch Opal 7 2 Pega.vay Nadarino 8 6 Tall Timber .. 7 1 8 2 Delightment . 7 1 Paperchaze ... 8 1 Bahama 7 0 Charlady 7 12 Clarus 7 0 Lomint 7 10 Curraghmore . 7 0 Automne 7 10 Flying Juliet 7 0 Mosaic 7 10 Muscari 7 0 Merry Damon 7 7 Passionate .... 7 0 Decov Bird ... 7 7 Ring the Bell 7 0 Eh Timi 7 7 Thursby 7 0 King Smock . 7 4 Tinoit.i 7 0