TO-DAY’S RACING'NEWS
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MEETINGS TO COME.
December 21— Manawatu. December 26 —Waipukurau. December 26, 28— Manawatu. December 26, 28 —Dunedin. December 26, 28—Taranaki. December 26, 30, January 1, 2— Auckland. December 28—Westland.
HORORATA R.C.
KNIGHT COMMANDER WINS.
CHRISTCHURCH, December 14. The Hororata Racing Club’s annual meeting was held in ideal weather, with a firm track. The totalisator handled £8221g as against £9241-2 last year. Results: — Bangor Highweight Hack Handicap, one mile: 2 Princess Minerva 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) 1; 1 Dranoel 2; 4 Elmarch 3. Also started: 3 Ageratum. Won by a neck; two lengths. Time 1.44.
Trial Plate, five furlongs: 2 Circular Note 8.2 (J. Jennings) 1; 11 Erambie 2; 1 Master Flash 3. Also started: 8 Blue Silk, 5 Citizen, 4 Farida, 7 Gold Nugget, 12 Monopoly, 10 Palastyle, 9 Royal Lassie, 3 Sham Raid, 6 Doric Mist. Won by four lengths; two lengths. Gold Nugget was fourth. Time 1.2. Glendore Trot, 3.5 class, one mile and a quarter and 50 yards: 1 Aurie’s Star scr (D. C. Watts) 1; 9 Glenlee 2; 3 Native Man 3. Also started: 6 Cinchona and Diamond Cluster bracketed, 2 Crackajack, 16 Erin’s Empress, 15 Flower Potts, 12 Harold Jinks, 17 Ma Foi, 10 Malapert, 11 Mark Way, 7 Ordnance, 14 Robinette, 5 Turret, 13 Boreas, 8 Burt Scott, 4 Indian Clipper. Won by a length; four lengths. Boreas was fourth. Times 2.52 1-5, 2.52 3-5, 2.53 1-5. Hororata Hack Handicap, one mile and a quarter: 4 Scarteen 7.5 (C. Wilson) 1; 2 Iceland Spar 2; 7 Gay Thread 3. Also started: 3 Gay Parade, 6 Shanghai Lily, 1 Ferriby, 5 Princess Minerva. Won by two lengths; length. Gay Parade was fourth. Time 2.8 3-5.
H. A. Knight Memorial Handicap, seven furlongs: 4 Knight Commander 8.7 (P. Spratt) 1; 2 Skyrena 2; 6 Waitaka 3. Also started: 3 Lockit, 1 Symbol, 5 Glenora Boy, 7 Epic. Won by three lengths; head. Glenora Boy was fourth. Time 1.28.
Novice Stakes, weight 8.2, seven furlongs: 3 Greenbank (M. Caddy) 1; 4 Nightshift 2; 2 Sweet Mystery 3. Also started: 7 Eastern Prince, 6 Farida, 1 Lockheed, 5 Puella, 8 Royal Refrain, 9 Winchester. Won by half a head; same. Lockheed was fourth. Time 1.30 2-5.
Snowdon Trot, 3.43 class, one mile and a half: 10 Boreas 12 (C. Rhodes) 1; 1 Indian Clipper 2; 5 Warwick 3. Also started: 11 Battle Colours, 8 Catalpa, 14 Cipchona, 2 Courier, 4 Crackajack, 17 Enrolment, 9 Lilimani, 15 Malapert, 13 Paddy Pointer, 16 Robinette, 12 Shuffle, 6 Danzie Guv, 3 Aurie’s Star, 7 Burt Scott. Won by three lengths; length. Burt Scott was fourth. Times 3.27 2-5, 3.25 4-5, 3.28 3-5. ■'Sandown Hack Handicap, six furlongs: 2 Synthetic 8.1 (L. J. Ellis) 1; 3 Gold Don 2; 5 Lord Midas 3. Also started: 1 Raceaway, 4 Philibun, 6 Sham Boy, 8 Miss Tasta, 7 Papernilla. Won by a head; length. Papernilla was fourth. Time 1.15.
NOTES ON THE RACING.
SOME CLOSE FINISHES
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CHRISTCHURCH, December 14. The meeting at Hororata was most successful, and some of the closest finishes ever seen on the course were staged. Lockit Destroyed: The principal event, the H. A. Knight Memorial Handicap, was won well by Knight Commander., who showed a belated return to his last year’s form. Skyrena finished fast to cut the veteran Waitaka out of second money, with the disappointing Glenora Boy a fair fourth. The favourite Symbol ran herself out by going with Epic in front during the middle stages, and she did not last long in the iun home. The race was marred by an unfortunate mishap to Lockit, who, when going well about half a mne from home, broke a fetlock, and had to be destroyed. He had not won a race for some time, but had done well of late and was expected to race prominently at the Manawatu meeting. He was owned by Messrs. D. E. Wanklyn and A. T. Donnelly.
Scarteen’s Success: The middle distance race, the Hororata Hack Handicap, provided an interesting contest, and was won oy Vintage’s brother, Scarteen, who had not figured as a winner since his two victories at Dunedin 12 months ago. He has lately shown signs of respiratory trouble, but this did not seem to affect him to-day as he won going away in good time. Iceland Spar, who found difficulty in handling the many corners on the track, put in some solid work when the straight was reached, and secured second place from Gay Thread, a three-year-old colt by Lord Quex from Seamstress, who is likely to be more in evidence later in the season. Gay Parade, who acted as pacemaker for a good way, was a close fourth in front of Fernby. Shanghai Lily and Princess Minerva shaped poorly.
IX Neck Verdict: . There were only four starters m the Bangor Highweight Handicap, and in a close finish between Princess Minerva and Dranoel, the former, as the result of superior horsemanship, gained a neck verdict. Elmarch was a fair third, six lengths in front ot Ageratum. An Easy Win: > ■ The Trial Plate, for horses that have not won a race exceeding £4O in value, proved to be an easy proportion for the second choice, Circular Note, who, slow away on this occasion, finished too solidly for the young Iliad filly Erambie, who was having her first race, and was in the lead for most of the journey. Master Flash, who was a surprise favourite, was third m front of Gold Nugget and Citizen.
Exciting Finish: The Novice Stakes, for non-winners, provided the most exciting finish of the day. Sweet Mystery headed oft the favourite, Lockheed, in the straight, when Greenbank anci Rightshift put in late claims. A half-head verdict went to Greenbank, from Nightshift, who beat Sweet Mystery by a similar margin, with Lockheed a neck away. Greenbank is a four-vear-old gelding by Paladin from Universal, a half-sister by Arrow- > smith to Queen of Song.
All the Way: Synthetic wenj; to the front early in the Sandown Hack Handicap, and stayed there to tfye end, but he was all out to' hold off' Gold Don, who had him well beaten in a stride past the post. Gold Don came with a late run to get within half a head of the winner, and two lengths away, Lord Midas beat Papernilla by a similar margin. Raceaway, the' favourite, followed Synthetic into the straight, but failed to carry on. Pfiilibun was in keen demand, but was never in a likely position. Sham Boy was hopelessly left.
Trotting Events: z Aurie’s Star, first choice for the Glendore Handicap, justified her posiJ tion by a fairly comfortable win. She 'was always handy, and drew to the I front early in the run home. Glenlee ran into second place nearing the post, and easily accounted for the third horse Boreas. Crackajack and Malapert failed to go away. i Boreas improved by winning the [.Snowdon Handicap in an effortless imanner. He followed Shuffle and Indian Clipper into the straight and soon overhauled them. Indian Clipper gained second place from Warwick, with Burt Scott close up. An ini quiry was held into Indian Clipper’s display as compared with that in the [previous race, but no action was taken.
OTAKI-MAORI R.C.
LITTLE ROBIN—SIR CRUSOE.
OTAKI, December 14
For the Otaki-Maori Racing Club’s meeting to-day the weather was fine. The totalisator handled £16,150, against £20,330 last year. Results:— Puketoi Hurdles, one mile and ahalf: 7-7 Prinihia 9.0 (Cosford) 1; 2-2 Dorado 2; 3-4 Chat 3. Also started: 5-5 Good Sun, 1-1 Great Quex, 6-6 Etruscan, 8-8 Luath. Won by a nose; length. Time 2.49. Pukakaraka Hack Handicap, six furlongs: 2-2 Blue Border 8.4 (Midwood) 1; 5-5 Triple Crown 2; 7-7 Debretts 3. Also started: 5-5 Arabic, 1-2 Talenta, 4-4 Taiho, 6-6 Conversion. Won bv half a head; two lengths. Time, 1.13 1-5.
Rere Mekitini Memorial Stakes, one mile and a-quarter: 1 Little Robin 8.4 (Redstone) 1; 2 Gay Fox 2; 3 Titter 3. Also started: 4 Aurora’s Star. Won' by a length; same. Time 2.13. Maiden Plate, six furlongs: 6-8 Red Dash 8.7 (Burgess) 1; 5-5 Hunting Squire 2; 4-4 The Monarch 3. Also started: 1-1 Elminata, 9-9 Fauvette, 7-7 Princess Venus, 8-6 Ramifies, 2-2 Wildfire, 3-3 Swell Chance, 10-10 Thoroma. Won by a length; same. Time 1.12 2-5. Otaki Hack Handicap, seven furlongs: 1-1 Siglow 9.7 (Atkins) 1; 2-3 Tau-uru 2; 5-5 Namesake 3. Also started' 4-4 Doctor Defoe, 3-2 Sanction, 6-6 Bide-a-Wee. Won by half a ,’length. Time 1.28 1-5. Wairongomai Handicap, seven furlongs: 1-1 Sir Crusoe 9.5 (Williams) 1; 3-3 Night Eruption 2; 4-4 White Rajah 3. Also started: 5-5 Catalogue, 2- Harina, 6-6 Race Call, 7-7 Sunee. Won by half a length. Time 1.26. Rahui Hack Handicap, nine furlongs: 2-3 City Song 7.8 (Mudford) 1; 3- Last Acre 2; 1-2 Young Charles 3. Also started: 4-4 Acrobat, 6-5 Royal Vision, 5-6 Little Margot. Reke Reke Hack Handicap, five furlongs: 2-2 Valiant Lady 8.13 (Morris) 1; 3-3 Distress Signal 2; 5-7 Autolite 3. Also started: 1-2 Teacony 6-4 Coronado, 9-9 St. Grace, 12-11 First Round, 4-6 Wakarara, 8-8 Army Girl, 7-5 Hunting Squire, 10-10 Tristan, 11-12 Aberdovey. Won by a length. Time 1.1 1-5. WAIPA RACES
CUP TO GREEK QUEEN. TE AWAMUTU, December 14. The Waipa R.acing Club’s Summei meeting was held in showery weather. The totalisator handled £28,445, compared with £34,619 last year. Results: — Park Hurdles, one mile and a half. 2/2 Lapidarian 10.7 (Fergus) 1; 5/5 High Star 2; 3/4 Kaiwaka |3. Also started: General Ruse, Bachelor King, Celtic Lad, Sunny Downs, Sabu Roxy, Archco, General Riske, Te Monatekapa. Won by three lengths. Time 2.46 1-5. Kihikihi Hack Handicap, seven
furlongs: 4/4 Ka ratoki 7.7 (Goulsbro) 1; 3/3 Ngawiri 2; 7/7 Mayfan 3. Also started: Starvaal, Radiant Vaals, Surpai, Runanga, Teadrop Ugly Duckling, Loch Acre, Bellaghy. Won by three lengths. Time 1.29 1-5. Waipa Plate, six furlongs and a half, first division: 3/3 Gay Rosette 7.11 (Ensor) 1; 6/6 Royal Sister 2, 15/14 Miss Bridge 3. Also started: Royal Son, Diagonal, Bamboo, Beryl Vaals, Purveyor, Royal Sister, Sharman. Won by a length Time 1.24 Second Division: 1/1 Kmvaia 7.11 (McKenzie) 1; 2/2 Empire Rose 2, 11/10 Vaalsmac 3. Also staited. Rurree Craigannet, Auburn Lad, Kouraeka, Envolee, Gay Widow, Nan Vaals, Royal Melody, Snow White. Won by two lengths. Time 1.23 4-5. Te Awamutu Cup, one mile and a ouarter- 6/5 Greek Queen 7.7 (Waddell) P 1/1 Beau Leon 2; Cillas 3. Also started: Te Kawiti, Namara, Golden Sheila, Full Hand, Bronze Moth, Lou Rosa, Mintlaw, Valerian, Erlick, Pocket Venus. Won by a
length. Time 2.9 1-5. Hack Cup Handicap, nine furlongs: 2/2 Joan Peel 8.6 1; 7/7 Te Haka 2; 1/1 Night Pilot 3. Also started: Esquire Wildore, Palmint, Loombination. ’ Raepata, Mendelssohn, Maxown, Gay Movie, Captain Bell, Dorsett. Won by a neck. Time 1.57 3-5. Ohaupo Hack Handicap, six furlongs and a half: 10/6 Town Survey 7 7 (Broughton) 1; 6/7 Forest Bridge 2- 4/5 Royal Pilot 3. Also started: Monte Cristo, Black Majesty, Chain Acre, Biddy Girl, Mysito, Miss Jose, Avoir Bon, Foxwood, Ascot Bloom, Flying Eagle, Miss Ridicule, Goldation, Natal, Surmise. Won by a length. Time 1.24 2-5. Flying Handicap, six furlongs and a half: 5/6 Lady Tinkle 9.3 (Broughton) 1; 9/10 Olympus 2; 2/1 Our Jean 3. Also started: Saxon Tor, Sir Robin. Surepay, Bronwen, Dinky Di, Miss Te Koura, Trilliarch, Starvaal, Gay Seton. Won by a neck. Time 1.24 2-5.
Paterangi Handicap, seven furlongs: 7/4 Valerian 7.7 (Ensor) 1; 1/1 Lord' Waitangi 2; 6/6 Town Section 3. Also started: Besiege, Cheval de Volee, Erlick, First Chapter, Te Hai, Esquire, Queen City, Sunny Downs, Hunter’s Night, Hutana. Won by a length. Time 1.32 3-5. NAUSBAUM APPEAL. CHRISTCHURCH, December 16. The appeal of B. Nausbaum against the life disqualification imposed on
him by the Canterbury District Committee last week will be heard in Wellingto'n at 2.15 p.m. next Friday, before the Hon. W. Perry, M.L.C., Messrs. H. F. Nicoll, and J. R. L. Stanford, who have been appointed judges by the president of the Racing Conference, Mr. A. S. Elworthy. S. Nausb'aum, who is in partnership with his .son, has appealed against the disqualification of the horses raced by the partnership.
WESTLAND R.C.
HANDICAPS DECLARED.
REEFTON, December 16
The following handicaps have been declared for the Westland Racing Club’s meeting on December 28:— Kanieri Hack Handicap, seven furlongs: New Note 9.0, Raceaway, Philibun 8.2, Miss Waitarere 8.1, Muriet, Metric 7.12, Great Bramble 7.10, Lady Magellan 7.9, Welsh Fusilier, Sweet Memory, Camarad 7.7. Innovation Handicap Trot, 2.27 class, one mile.—Airline, Dawn Grattan, Free Author, Helenora, Lady Travis, Lough Derg, Narvik, Opportunity, Rorqual, Speedy de Oro, Voluntary scr; Boreas 36; Petite 36. Christmas Handicap, one mile: Roy Bun 9.3, Glenora Boy 8.5, Queen Linda 8.0, Entail 7.9, Waitaka 7.3, Metric 7.0.
Westland Hack Handicap, one and a quarter miles: Gay Parade 9.0, Phil 8.5, Queen Linda 8.0, Miss Tasta, Great Bramble 7.10, Welsh Fusilier 7.7.
Thompson Memorial Handicap, six furlongs: Skyrena 9.7, Peacock 8.10, Rebel Chief 8.7, Epic 8.2, Raceaway 8.1, Copyist 7.11, Adina 7.10, Miss Tasta 7.3.
President’s Handicap Trot, 3.43 class, one mile and a-half. —Airline, Bromley Boy, Dawn Grattan, Kia Ora King, Lady Travis, Lough Derg, Narvik, Rorqual, Speedy de Oro scr; Jarrah 36.
Stewards Highweight Handicap, seven furlongs: Peacock 9.3, Rebel Chief 9.0, New Note 8.10, Epic 8.9, Lifeguard 8.3, Waitaka 8.8, Great Bramble, Sweet Memory 8.0.
AUSTRALIAN RESULTS.
ROSEHILL MEETING.
SYDNEY, December 14
At the Rosehill races, results were: Dundas Handicap, seven furlongs: Red Thespian 8.9 (Bartie) 1; Adios 9.4 (McCarten) 2; Early Bird 8.11 (McMenamin) 3. There were 12 starters. Won by a length. Time 1.26. December Handicap, one mile and three furlongs: Tasculum 6.8 (Podmore) 1; Yours Truly 8.5 (Thompson) 2; Malagigi 8.9 (Bartie) 3. There were seven starters. Won by half a neck. Time 2.19. AT MELBOURNE. MELBOURNE, December 14. At the Ascot races, results were:— Lincolnshire Handicap, six furlongs: Aspire 8.0 (Breasley) 1; Pamelus 9.0 (Tocknell) 2; Bowtie 8.5 (Cann) 3. There were 11 starters. Won by a length. Time 1.13. Ascot Cup, one mile and a-quarter. Companion 7.2 (Percival) 1; Keehe 7.13 (Badger) 2; Pannade 8.2 (Harney) 3. There were 12 starters. Won by four lengths. Time 2.8],
Trotting MEETINGS TO COME.
December 21—-Reefton. December 26—Ashburton. December 26—Gore. December 26, 27—Westport. December 27, 28, 31—Auckland. December 28—Winton.
Reminder: Nominations /for the Greymouth Trotting Club’s Summer meeting to be held on January 4 and 6, close with the Secretary to-morrow evening, at 9 o’clock.
Hororata Inquiry: An objection was lodged by the stipendiary steward (Mr. J. S. Shaw) against second place being awarded to Indian Clipper in the Snowdon Trot Handicap at the Hororata Racing Club’s meeting on Saturday on the grounds of inconsistent running.j The committee decided that while it approved of the action of the stipendiary steward in bringing the charge, there was not sufficient evidence to warrant further action being taken.
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