THE TURF

Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4846, 18 April 1918, Page 7

THE TURF

April 17, 18— Manawatu E.O. Autumn April 18—Methve:i R.O. —- April 26, 27—Hawke’s Bay J.O. May 9—Ashburton County R.O, May 14, 15—Marlborough R.O. _> May 25, 25—Wanganui J.C. Winter V June 1, 3—Dunedin J. 0.. Winter June 1, 3—Auckland R.O. Winter July 25—S. Canterbury Hunt

MANAWATU RACES. BIPLANE DECLINES TO MEET DESERT GOLD. ' STEWARDS’ STRONG RESOLU- - TION. Press Association Telegram. PALMERSTON N.,_.April 17. Jhe first day of the Manawatu autumn races -vyas held to-day in perfect weather. There was a record attendance for the autumn meeting, with large fields and racing. There was great disappointment at the scratching of Biplane in the Gold Cup, the crowd hooting the horse, owner and trainer for some time before the race. Desert Gold received a great ovation and t Mr. Lowry was carried shoulder high after the presentation of the Cup. The following resolution was carried by the stewards in connection with the scratching of Biplane : ‘The stewards consider that the explanation of Mr. Greenwood and his trainer, R. J. Mason, of the scratching of Biplane on the eve of the race entirely unsatisfactory. They are further of opinion that an occasion has arisen which is*

contemplated by the provisions of sub-section 11, Part 4, of the i Rules of Racing, inasmuch as whilst the letter of the law has not been infringed, the true ethics of racing have been grossly violated. The stewards regret that the provisions of sub-section 11 do not authorise them to disqualify Biplane for ihe meeting, but they recommend the committee of the Manawatu Racing Club to exercise its power under sub-section 3 of - Part 16 should occasion arise and decline all future nominations from Mr Greenwood of any of his hor'ses or of any horse which iav be trained by R. J. Mason.” The following resolution vas also carried:— ‘ ‘‘That all bets on the Awapuni Gold Cup recorded prior to the ' scratching of Biplane be declared cancelled.” The scratching incident spo'u v bat .must have otherwise been a record meeting. The totalisator handled £45,913 during the day, as against £18,002 for the same day last- year, when the meeting was held in May. Following are the results : Ivarere Hurdles, If miles.—s Sir Fisher (A. Want) 11.8 1, 1 Vacuum (W. D. Yodng) 9.9 2,2 Paul Moore (Stan. Reid) 9.5 3. Also ran: 10 Otter 1.3, 11 Record 10.12, 4 Prince Delaware 9.13, 9 St. Elmo 9.11, and -Golden Glade 9.2 (coupled), 3 Lord Ainslie 9.9, 7 The Summit 9.9. Time, B.IS. Maiden Plate. 7 furlongs.—l Winning Shot (E. Reid) 7.11 1, 5 Tiranga (M. Carten) 7.11 2, 15 Matatun. (Armstrong) 6,12 3. Also ran: 10 Poku 7.11, 2 Skeddadle 7.11, 11 Papa nui 7.11, 9 Advancefull 7.11, 10 Half Blue 7.11, 12 Ladv Phyllis 7.11, 6 March On 7.11, S Royal Reign 7.11, 3 Turpiniie 7.11, , 14 Naw'ai 7.11, 7 Justification 7.11, 4 Sunbright 7.11. Won easily by one and a half lengths. Time, 1.29. Autumn Handicap. 1 mile and 1 furlongs.—7 Trials (C. Price) 8.2 1, 19 Teka (J. O’Shea) 8.9 2, 6 Gold Soult (H. Gray) 3. Also ran: 5 Red Ribbon 8.9, 9 Wishful 8.7, 2 Nobleman 8.6, 17 Seadown 8.3, 4 Glorify 7.13, 15 Miss Deval 7.11. 12 Crowhurst 7.11, 1 Volo 7.11. 12 Tressida 7.8, 3 Gang Awa’ 7.8, 20 Battle Song 7 7, 14 Orleans 7.3, 8 Ladv Louisa--7 1 16 Bushman 7.0. 18 Kiltess 7.0, 21 Multaine 6.11. 13 Probation 6JO, 20 Good Hops. 6.9, 11 Comment 6.7, 22 Victoria 6.7. Trials was always hand(y, and won comfortably by two lengths. A good race between second and third. Time,' 1.54 1-5. Manawatu - Sires Produce Stakes, 8 furlongs.—l Finmark (J.Oishea) 9.0 1, 3 Torfreda (H. -Gray) 8.0 2, 5 Active (R. Reed) 7.9 3. Also ran. Killowen 8.10 (coupled with the winner), 4 Informal 8.6, 2 Heatlicote 5.5, 6 Afterglow -7.6, 8 Resmgham 7.6, 7 Ivilmorn 7.4. Won on the post, a length and a half between second and third. Time. 1.14. Linton Hack Welter, 1 mile and a distance.—6 Moutoa Camp (M. Carten) 7.7 1, 15 Riengi (L, Morris) 7.10 2, 3 Midnight Star (J. O Shea) 813 3. Also ran: 4 Colorado 9.13, 8 Polynesian 9.3, 2 Demotic 9.7, 7 Gipsy Gem 9.6, 13 Quinn’s Post 9.0 AVarmtli 8.9, 5 Consultation 8.9, 12 Elevate 8.8, 13 Idyllic 8.5, 11 Pervolo 8.4, 9 Lady Edith 8.1, 14 Cbalition 7.12, 10 Belgian Maid 7.11, 16 'Occasion 7.7. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.57. , „ ~ Awapuni Gold Cup—l Desert Gold (J. O’Shea) 9.0 1, 3 Menelaus (A. Reed) 8.11 2,2 Impediment (R. Reed) 8.4 3. Also ran: 4 Bisogne 8.2, 5 Koesian 8.11. Won without an effort by three lengths. Time, 2.7 1-5. ... _ £ Woodhey Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs.—2 Formline (R. Reed) 7.2 1, 12 Gold Problem (F. Corbett) 7.4 2, 5 Galore (A. Reed) 8:4 3. Also ran : 7 Queen Lizzie 8.14, 4 Ayah 8.13, J Raianut, 1 Ibex 8.11, 14 Momac 8.6, 6 Blue Cross 8.6, 3 Engarie 8.5, 19 Humorist 8.4, 20 Pomeroy 8.2, lo Imaribbon 8.0, 11 AVappmg / .13, 1/ Marenga 7.12, 10 Orawia i .9, 18 Exelusive 7.8, 8 White Ranger 7.6, 24 Cross AVords 7.4, 16 Idle Talk 7.2, 22 Blue Gown 6.12. 23 Royal Park 6.10, 25 Romance 6.9, 21 Miss Margaret 6.9, 17 Liveland 6.9. AA 7 on all the way, a length between second and third. Time 1.15 Telegraph Handicap, 6 furlongs.— 7 Croesus (Brady) 9.13 1* 1 Eady General (Deeley) 8.6 2, 20 Astor (G. McLean) 6.10 3. Also ran: 6 Hymestra 9.9, 9 Form Up 9.6, 13 Acre 810 5 Birkenvale 8.2, 2 Turangapito BA, 4 Lady Black 7 14. 3 Hyttus 7 13, 12 Astrophel / .12 and Ohiwai 7.2 (coupled), 10 Bonnie Maid 79, 14 Gamecock 7.7. 15 Jean Laddo 7.6, 16 Hyginas 7.5, 19 Staccato /.3, 17 Rawakore 7.3, 18 Avon Park 6.11, 11 Vermillion 6.10, 21 George 610, 8 Association 6.10, 22 Hushabye 6./. Won by a head, a good race between second and third. Time. 1.14 3-5.