LATE SPORTING.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LIII, Issue LIII, 7 April 1908, Page 7

LATE SPORTING.

MANAWATU RACES— FIRST DAY.

TPUESS ASSOCIATION .7

PALMERSTON N., April 7.

The first day of the Manawatu autumn meeting commenced to-day in fine weather.

Linton Hack Hurdles— Showman 1, Commander 2, Reservoir 3. Scratched: Claremont, Splendid Idea. After traversing the first mile Aorangi established a strong- lead, but he struck the last hurdle heavily and lost his rider. Showman, coming strong, ran home an easy Avinner. Time, 3.19 1-6. Karere Hack Welter— lkon 1, Lethean 2, The Dane 3. Scratched: Waikaraka, Truganini, Crucinella. Won comfortably. Time, 1.30. Manawatu Stakes, 500 soys., six furlongs—Aborigine 1, Elysium 2, Husbandman 3. Scratched: Golden Slipper. Vasa was first off the mark, but was soon collared by Aborigine, who was out by himself at four furlongs, and galloping strongly won by six lengths. Time, 1.14 2-5. Telegraph Stakes— Gold Thread 1, Tarina 2, Contender 3. Also started: Ballarat, Gauze,- De Witte, Chicane. Gold Thread led all the way, and won easily by 2\ lengths. Time, 1.14 1-5.