WORLD OF SPORT

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 27 December 1924, Page 3

WORLD OF SPORT

j forthcoming fixtures. Dec. 26, 27, 29 Manawatu R.C. Dec. 26, 3U, Jan. 1, 2—Auckland R.C Dec. 30, Jan. 1, 3— Greymouth J.C. Jan. I—Waikouaiti R.C. Jan. I—Wyndhain R.C. Jan. 1, 2—Stratford R.C. • Jan. 1.,, 2 —Hawke’s Ray J.C. Jan. 1, 2 —Marton J.C. Jan. I, 2—Waifarapa R.C. Jan. 2, 3—Southland R.C. Jan. 6, 7—Reefton J.C. Jan. 20, 22, 24—Wellington R.C. Jan. 21, 22—Foxton R.C. Jan. 24—Da-rgiville R.C Ja,n. 28, 29—Rahiatua R.C. Jan. 29, 31—-Takapuna J.C. Feb. 4—Tapanui R.C. Feb. 4, 5 R.C. AUCKLAND MEETING. FIRST DAY. (by TELEGRAPH- —PRESS ASSOCIATION. Auckland, Dee. 26. The first day of the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting was held to-day. The weather was dull, with occasional igflt showers. The course was in good order, but was a trifle slow. There was a fairly large attendance, the totalisator handling £115,339, compared with £137,656 lOs' on the corresponding day last year. Results: Queen’s Plate, 1 mile —Degage (Gray) 1, Ring the Bell 2, Pelham 3. Also started: Knighthood, Marble Glass, Steel Bar, Tactician, Te Moanui, Transformer, Arch Amie, Cureaform, Dorinda, Brushwood Boy, Proenix Park, Quiescent, Shining Armour, Siaosi, Son o’ Mine, Tanadees, Pinon. .Won by a neck, a ; length between second and third. Time, 1.43 1-5. Great Northern Fpal Stakes, six furlongs.—Mimetic (R.V'Reed) 1, King’s Speech 2, Mandane 3. Also started: Hyde Park, King Lu, Ripon Abbey, Ruimymede, Anklet, Shirley. Won by three-quarters of a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, 1.16 2-ssec.

Robinson Hondieap, seven furlongs.— Muscari (R. Reed; 1, Whetunui 2, Desert G low 3. Also started: Archibald, Kilris, Fimiote, Uralla, Cherry Ripe, Explorer, Exactly, Pit on, Princess iSgata, Electrode, Frowning Beauty, Quingilla, Fiery Lad, Drqlatique, Opaloid, Ofcauru. AVon by a. neck, a length between second and third. Time, 1.30. Auckland Cup, two miles.—Te Kara (O'Shea) lj .Illumination 2, Limelight 3. Also started: Gold Light, Musketbon, Duo, Muraahi, Royal Divorce, Polonett, Stork, Gold Jacket, Far North, Ivalakaua, Right and Left. Won by three-: quarters of a length, two lengths- between second and third. Time, 3.34. Grafton Hurdles, two miles.—Mia Bella (Mcßae) 1, Glenotus 2, Maunga 3. Also started: Starland, Bullford, Sea De’il, Drown Coin, King ' Abbey, CooP Stimulants, Guianform. Won by two - lengths and a. half) ten lengths between second and third. Time, 3.57 3-5. : .

v Railway Handicap, six furlongs.— Master Doon (Jones) 1, Hipo 2, Pavo 3, * Also started: Royal Blood, Tukia, Alfort, Lucius, Killqchra, Dan Quin, Grand Knight, Finefii, Deluge, Fool’s Paradise, Motley, Civility, Broadwood, Primp Abbey, Quinette, Ballymoy H. Won by half a- length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.15 3-5. Nursery Handicap, - five furlongs.— Merry Damon (Rosen) 1, Bolden Autumn 2, Le Choucas 3. Also started: Romantic, Master Mind, Paddon, Gold Mint; Uranium gelding, Nastor, AitQueen, Oremn, Queen Arch, Waning Light, Lcanint, Charis. •'Won' by threequarters of a length; a neck between second and third. Time, 1.2 1-5. Christmas Handicap, one mile.— Sandstaxv (Rosen) ], Bright, Day 2, Raceful 3. Aisp started: Surveyor, Kick Qff, Quest, Footfall, Lady Ridicule, Landslide, Gala Day, Mount Marta, Rouex, Dazzling Light, SI alatour. Won by three-quarters of a length, a head between second and third. Time, 1.40 3-5. WAIPTJKURAU RACES. NAPIER, Dee. 26. The Waipuknrau Jockey Club’s summer meeting was held to-clay under unfavourable weather conditions, and as a result of heavy rain the course was very soft. , The totalisator investments totalled £10,937, against £13,108 last year, a decrease of £2171. Results:

Maiden Race.—-The Strand (R. Hunt) and Cherry Pie (A. Loader) dead heat 1, Mountain Lass 3. Time, 1.18. : Nursery Handicap.—Rutter Scotch (H. Griffiths) 1, Addlenate 2, Plain Sa'iling 3. Time, 1.5 4-5. Amalgamation Handicap.—Blissfulness (A. Griffiths) 1, Festivity 2, Dissertation 3, Time, 2.11 3-5. Taihoa Hack Handicap.—Cherry Pie (E- Rosewarne) 1, Coot 2, Tongatotoa 3. Time, 1.5 1-5. Porangahau Hack Handicap.—Mountain Top (A. Dixon) 1, Rebuff 2, Pale Star 3. Time, 1.33 4-5. Braebrun Welter Handicap.— Merry Bells (Mr H. McPherson) 1, Convention 2, Bezan 3. Time. 2.8 1-5. Flying Handicaj).—Dissertation (C. France) 1, Lady Joyce 2, Stymie 3. Time, 1.18 2-5. Lake Hack Handicap.—Copper Nob (E. Deslandes) 1, Tongatotoa 2, Cushat 3. Time, 1.19 2-5. * DUNEDIN RACES—FIRST DAY. DUNEDIN, Dec. 26. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s races opened to-day in dull weather. The course was slightly holding. The attendance was good, and the totalisator handled £29,393 10s, compared with £28,957, 10s last year. For olfences at the starting post Rask was suspended for the meeting, and F. Yoight was fined £lO. Results: Summer , Hurdles. —’Frisco Mail (Humphries) 1, Portside 2, Londonderry 3. Kerry Star fell and Wapping ran off. Time, 4.22. Kerry Star broke its neck. Salisbury Handicap.—Jubilant (Emerson) 1, Incursion 2, Heather Lad 3. Time, 1.42. Dunedin Handicap.—Quickform (Metcalf) 1, Circulation 2, Victorv Bond 3. Time, 1.3 4-5. Otago Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Mantua (Metcalf) 1, Mountain Lion 2, Lueinette 3. Also 'started : Loughrea, Palestrina. Happy Warrior, Rivalry. Won bv three-parts of a length, three lengths between second and third. Rivalrv was*fourth. Time, i 2.9. ! Trial Stakes. —Retrospect (East- ' woocll 1- Peho 2, Gorgeous 3. Time, I 1.30 3-5. Federal Handicap.—Moorland (Emer-' son) 1, Bugle Note*2, Ceranial 3. Time, 1.16. As a result of interference Burns (the rider of Geranial) was cautioned. Otokia Welter Handicap.—Top Score (Jones) 1, Guncase 2, Giantkiller 3. Time, 1.41 1-5. Burnside Handicap.—Apple Dighton (Paterson) 1, Winkie’s, Best 2, Tommy Dodd 3. Time, 1.16 4-5.

MANAWATU -RACES

FIRST DAY,.

PALMERSTON N., Dec. 26. After heavy rain early this morning the weather cleared for the Manawatu Racing Club's summer meeting to-day, but the track was bolding. The totaiisator handled £50,333, against £52,634 on the first day last. year. Results:— Tokomaru Hurdles Handicap.—Pu_ whero (A. H. Burt) 1, Bonitant 2, iVlangawherq 3. Time, .3.18.

Maiden Plate, six furlongs.—Euphonium (L. E. Pine) 1, The Tank 2, Mountain Jean 3. Time, 1.17. Tararua Welter Handicap, one mile and 110 yards.—Highway (J. Nixon) 1, Peter Rosa 2, Sottano 3. Time, 1.51 2-5.

Manawatu Cup Handicap, one mile and a half.—Clandhu (M. McDonald) 1, Te Kuri 2, Sunart 3.—Also started: Black Cruiser, A vela, Merry Singer, Bumptious, Pantler. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time, 2.39 1-5. The winner led throughout. Pantler was fourth. Nursery Handicap.-—Licinius (D. Gunn) 1, Gold Box 2, Merle 3. Time, 1.3. Gillies Handicap.—Lipsol (T. Stokes) 1, High flown 2, Solfer'ange 3. Time, 1.16 1-5. ‘ Fitzherbert Handicap, six furlongs —Suggestion (L. G. Morris), Last Crust 2, Master O’Rourke 3. Time, 1.15. Grandstand Handicap, one mile and 110 yards.—Cleasanta. (M. McDonald) 1, Martulla 2, Gaze 3. Time 1.49.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. (By Telegraph—Special to Star.)

PALMERSTON N., Dec. 26, The day was brilliantly fine for the Manawatu Racing Club’s meeting, the going beipg on the soft side after the heavy rain in the early morning. There was a large attendance and some very fair racing. There is little to he said about the opening event, for Puwhero waited on Manga whero for six furlongs/ and then strode to the front and won easily from Bonifant. The rider or Demagogue, lvho was fourth, lost an iron, - /and Kerokefo’s girth was broken and hanging down when he returned to the scales. Puwhero was a little more than an even money favourite. Euphonium and The Tank were first aiid second in the Trial Plate, and were first and third favourites. They raced in the lead practically 'all the way, Euphonium winning by a head. Mountain Jean, finishing on, was two lengths away third, and Sanctuary, Idanoe and Kelburn next. Kelburn on appearance looks good. Highwa'v carried top weight and won the Tararua Welter decisively, returning a good double figure dividend. Peter Rosa, who. was in or near the front all. the Way, was lucky to gain second money, for Sottano, who went a really good race, appeared to beat him by at least a head. Matin Bell, handled in a peculiar manner for such a hot favourite, was only able to finish fourth. She will do better. Highway won well, but Sottano was unlucky. The • Sunart and Clandhu bracket was backed down to less, than even money in the Manawatu Cup, with Avola a good second choice. Clandhu led practically all Che' way, although he had little in reserve from Te Kuri at the finish. Pantler, after tailing off in the early and middle stages, camp very fast, and at the finish whs in fourth‘place, Avoia, who finished fifth, had every chance, and was fairly beaten. Merry Singer, Black Ronald and Bumptious were not in the.firing line at all over the last three furlongs. Licinius at odds on and Gold Box cleared away from the field in the Nnrsery Handicap, Licinius ‘ winning by half a length, Merle, Phantasy and Standard, who finished almost in line four lengths behind Gold Box, should all he improved by the race. Kaiti and Vawai’d showed pace for three furlongs, and then petered out. Lipsol won the Gillies Hack Handicap very easily from Highflower and Solferange) returning a useful dividend' Ihe three place-fillers wei-e in front practically all the way. Bonnie y Gold finished fast in fourth place, • and Panim and Miss Hupana were next. Merchant, the favourite, was slow away from the barrier, and did not improve, and Jubilance was lost on the journey, but she will improve. Suggestion’s class was too much for the opposition in the Fitzherbert Handicap, and be won pulling up. Dangle went with Master Sandstone for, five furlongs, and then both were beaten, but Master Sandstone- stayed on the better into fourth place. Last Crust finished .on well into second berth, and Master O’Rorke came from an almost impossible position into third place. Cleasanta won the Grandstand Handicap after receiving an interrupted passage to the turn and then getting a lucky run on the rails. Martulla, who had the winner doing her best over the last hit, returned a dividend bordering on double figures. Gaze ran a fjfir race into third place, and Royal Gift was a fair fourth after being-out making the pace with Aeriform nearly all the way. Ivilceit, who finished fifth, should be an early winner.