MANAWATU’S OPENING DAY.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, Issue 12, 28 December 1926, Page 2

MANAWATU’S OPENING DAY.

OUR TO NOVAK. Palmerston North, Dec. 27. A large crowd attended the openihg of the Manawatu Kaoing Club’s three days’ Christmas carnival in tine but dull weather. The , tote handled 1'52,024, against £57,765 last year. .Results:— Tokoniaru Hurdles. —8 Matu (F. Jenkins) 1, 3 Lady Passenger 2, 1 1 Enare 3. Also ran: 4 Comedy Prince, 5 Glenidle, 7 Little River, 2 Blood ! Red. 6 Hallowmoon, 9 Pantier. Won by three-quarters of a length, Time. 3.15 4-5. Maiden—6 Powhiri (G. Ridgway) 1, 3 Hymgreat 2, 4 Conviction 3. I Also ran: 12 Archon, 8 Barryanda, 15 Bonny Louisa, 13 Crown Arta, 17 • Dale Ogden, 19 Desert King, ,2 Everest, 11 Elicit, 16 Imperial Rose, 14 Kilmochra, 1 Kalos, 20 Kindle, 7 Limosa, 9 Moonlace, 18 Maranga, 5 ' Some Lad, 10 Star Chamber and I‘akaroa (coupled), 2 Truney and Vexatious (coupled). Won by two lengths. Time, 1.16 4-5. Tararua Handicap 9 Inoe (S. Wilson) 1, 4 Panart 2, 7 Catcall 3. Also ran: 2 Brigadier Bill, 1 Kilmezzo, 3 General Wai, 5 No Favours, 6 Sir Moment, 8, Royal Land, 11 Lieut. Bill, 10 Hymill. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.11 3-5. Cup.—4 Novar (L. Daly) 1, 7 Euphonium 2, 1 Rnpier 3. Also ran: 9 Sottano. 2 Merry Day, 5 Kilfaire, 3 Fresco. 8 Opa. 10 Perle de Leon, 6 Joy Bird. Won by the narrowest margin, third a clear length away. Perle de Leon was fourth. Time, 2.37 2-5. Nursery Handicap.—2 Paleta 18. Mackie) 1, 5 Reckless 2, 4 Tom Bracken 3. Also ran: 3 Arrow Lad, 7 Cavity, 8 Hygrade, fl Oatuna, 1 Mandy, 9 Miss Trillion, 11 Vigilance, 10 Shrewd. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.2 J. Gillies Handicap—7 Lin Arlington (I!. Brown) 1, 3 Outfit 2, 1 Zarisce 3. Also ran: 5 Cerf, 2 Great Day, R Royal Game, 9 Bronstell, 4 Merle, 11 Gardnnt. 12 Wilderness. 6 Acred, 10 Hypnotic, 3 Joyeuse. Won by threequarters of a length. Time, 1.16. Fitzherbert Handicap. — 5 Royal Damon (8. Anderson) 1, 7 Lady Bentmck 2.2 Orchid 3. Also ran: 3 Civility. 6 I’eneus, 4 Inferno, 8 Gleninnes. 1 Plain Sailing, 11 Lipsol, 9 Standard, 10 Anthonie. Won by a length and three-quarters. Time, 1.15 1-5. Grandstand Handicap.—3 Polar (L. Daly) 1,2 Penman 2. 4 Modern 3. Also ran: 5 Buoyant, I Bennanee, 8 Birkie, 6 Alyson. 7 Stream. Won by half a length. Time, 1.49. WESTLAND MEETING. Hokitika, Dec. 27. The Westland Racing Club’S summer meeting was opened in perfect weather. The totalisator handled £9498, as against £B5OB on the first day last year. Results:— Provincial Handicap. — 5 Prince Charleroi 1, 4 Wharfdale 2. 1 Sasham 3. Won by three-quarters of a length, 'lime, 1.8. Tunnel Handicap.—4 Prince Ferouz 1, 1 Hallownoon 2,2 Ascetic 3- Won bv a neck. Time, 1.31. Tasman Hurdles.—2 North Inch 1, 1 Tenterfield 2. Won by two lengths. Caverock and Weird strained tendons and did not finish. Time, 2.51. Westland Cup.—4 Moorland 1,2 Goosestep 2, 1 Taboo 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.45. Christmas Handicap.—l Clontarf 1, 4 Silver Tray 2, 3 Coupon. Won by half a length. Time, 1.11. Highweight Handicap.—4 Oriflamb 1,2 Steel Bar 2, 1 Kilris 3. Won by a length. Time, 1.31. Electric Handicap.—4 Big Push 1. 1 Gaybird 2. 5 Lytup 3. Won by a i length. Time, 1.10. Goldfields Handicap.—2 Corinthic 1, 1 Birthmark 2, 5 Lord Leslie 3. Won by three lengths, 'lime, 1.20. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. > RANDWICK MEETING. Sydney, Dec. 27. The Jockey Club’s races at Rand- , wick were run in rain and the tracks were heavy. Results: — Summer Cup.—Strongbow (8.5) 1, Firefly (6.7) 2, Bacchus (7.9) 3. Fifteen started. The winner led into ■ the straight and in a fine finish wou by a length, lime, 2.505 J. December Stakes.—Greenline (8.7) 1, Black Duchess (8.3) 2, Beckwith (9.3) 3. Six starteu. Won by threequarters of a length, lime, 1.3. Jockey Club Handicap. — North Logan (8.3) 1, Dion (7.0) 2, Eton Bov (8.3) 3. Ten started. Great finish, won by a neck. Time, 1.552. CAULFIELD MEETING. i Melbourne, Dec. 27. ‘ For the Caulfield races the weather ■ was fine and the going good. Results :— Malvern Handicap.—Quintus (8.1) I, Smoko Bomb (9.8) 2, Paleligbt • (8.13) 3. Fifteen started. Won by • a length. Tune, 1.27 J-. Hopetown Handicap—Comus (8.11) ■ 1, T'ookarby (9.0) 2, Spearer (9.0) 3. 1 Thirteen started. The winner led all 1 the way and won easily. Time, 2.21. ’ WAIPUKURAU JOCKEY CLUB. The summer meeting was held yesterday in wet weather which greatly ■ affected the attendance. The totalisa--1 tor handled £7,265, as against £l4,- ■ 940 last year, a decrease of £7,675. 1 The following .are the results: — Maiden Race. 6 furlongs. — 1 Mountain Star (T. S. Fanning) 1, 3 Hinekapuu 2,2 Gordon Swift 3. Time. 1.20. Juvenile Handicap. 5 furlongs.— ■ 1 Polydectes (F. A. Waddell) 1. 2 Comedic 2, 7 Golden Shadow 3. Time. ■ 1.6. > Amalgamation Handicap, 1} mile. > —4 Morose (T. S. Fanning) 1, 1 i Othon 2. 5 Theic 3. Time. 2.15 1-5. . Tahoa Hack Handicap, of 150 sovs. 5 furlongs.—2 Moepai (C. Butler) ] 3 Comedic 2, 4 Hakuwai 3. Time, . 1.5 1-5. Porangaliau Hack Handicap 1 ? mile. -2 Starboard Light (J. Hock ley) 1, 3 Polvastra 2, 4 Gordon Swift . 3. Time. 1.48 2-5 Braeburn Handicau. once round i —1 Alaric (Mr J. Morris) 1 5 Mib Jong 2, 4 Theic 3, Time, 2.6 4-5.

Flying Handicap. 6 furlongs.—l ! Father O’Flynn (F. A. Waddell) 1, , 2 Tongatotoa 2, 3 Arataura 3. Time. I 1.18 14). Lake Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs, i —3 Moepai (C. Butler) i 4 Cherry 1 Girl 2, 1 Starboard Light 3, Time. ! 1.18 3-5. AN IMPORTANT SALE. Lovers of a good horse and the sporting community generally will have an opportunity next Saturday morning (New year’s Day) of acquiring one or two good thoroughbreds, the occasion being the sale of tho late Mr. Paul Hunter’s horses in training. The lot comprises two well-known performers in Coot and Suspicion, as well as a couple of well-bred two-year-olds. Coot is by the imported Crown Imperial 11 from Tame Duck (imp.), and at the present time is in great buckle, and has engagements on the second dav of the forthcoming Hawke’s Bay meeting. Apart from racing, Coot should be a valuable acquisition as a brood mare. Suspicion, by Mystification from Tattle, has several good performances to his credit over hurdles, is thoroughly sound, and has legs of iron. As Suspicion traces back to Apremont, whose progeny have made history in cross-country racing in New Zealand, there is every reason to predict a great future foi the son of Mystification in forthcoming events The two-yeor-old black gelding by Birkdafe from Pastrol is a particularly fine looking youngster, is at present in training and shows exceptional promise. The Birkdale—Ariom filly is possessed of some of the greatest racing blood that high-class breeding can produce, as Ariom is by Merriwee from that great mare Palaver by Apremont— Flatter. Although there are only four horses to be sold, a considerable amount of racing gear, including saddles etc. will be offered. The sale is to take place at Mr. R. Gooseman’s stables, Charles street, Hastings, at 10 a.m. under the supervision of Messrs Williams and Kettle, Ltd.