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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXII, Issue LXXII, 25 October 1916, Page 5

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T^e fine weather and general holiday* on Monday were factors in producing; a v«"-y larsre attendance at the Waver-lev-Waitotara meeting, and the crowd which congregated at the convincing ground was remarkable. There were several tvains from both north and south, all of which disgorged numbers of racegoers,, whilst hundreds came in motor cai-s from all directions. A totalisator turnover of £23,100 in a sinjrle' clay at a meeting principally confined to b.pcks is big business,, and the club's bnln.nce-sheet should show •"-^ll on the right side again this year. Wayerley is conveniently situated for racing purposes, and under existing cirfump^finces bad an excellent date in. Labor Day, unnn v/hich there was no* counter -attraction of a similar nature^ rpirer than Trenths™, while the favorable climntic conditions experienced ensured the success of the gathering,, which was pronounced Gavcium finished up a vevy warnr favorite for the Brewer Handicap, ancl carried nearly twice as much as the winner, Interlude, who was the next

best backed. The last-named was in front throughout the journey, but -Astor and the favorite were at her heels until well into the straight, where they Loth died, out and passed the post last. Gaycium is on tne small side, but ■on Wanganui running must be good. ~ ~ , . Carmel Arch and Fidelio were best "bdcked of the Morton Memorial held, and the last-named looked like winning at the distance, but failed to stall off Campguard's finishing run. Ike winner paid the longest price of tlie day, though it did not reach double Combustion, Captain Miro, Austin, Delage and Record in that order were all well backed for the Hurdles, but with half a mile to go Record and Combustion were, barring a fall, the only possibles, and the firs^-named eventually won fairly easily. In view of his winning form at Wanganui, Kecord was allowed to pay a good price. The half-mile Wilson Stakes brought forth a smaller field than usual, and the" three placed horses were at the head of affairs throughout. The ancient Bivouac's- turn of speed; ..over ,shor v courses enabled him to see the tour furlongs out, though Munition was> makiho- up ground nearing the post. Her turn came in the five-furlong Jackson Memorial, the last race of the day, which she won fairly easily fron. Starengo and Madam Ristori after leading throughout. Revocation went with her for half a mile, and his turn should not be long in coming round again. A Want was considered by his connections to be unbeatable in the Cup, but Analogue's party ivis also confident, and both he and Crawford also earned plenty of coin. The favorite looked to have a good chance at the turn, but in the run in had no chance with Moulu, and had to do his best to keep Analogue out of second money. Harbor Light was a starter in this' race, and finished next to the placed horses. Zola ' was favorite for the Flying Handicap, but got away badly, arid the race resolved itself into a duel between Reiwa Rewa and Movement,., honors resting with the first-named with, a couple of lengths to spare. The Moumahaki Stakes was a good betting race, but once again the first favorite (in this case Antwerp) failed to materialise, and the spoils went to backers' second choice, Bronk Delaval, who after • being a long way back in the earlier stages came on the scene at the business end and won by a length from Henry Clay. Dood,. who does not begin quickly, also made lip a lot of ground, and was putting in good work when the post was reached. Welcome Nugget's absence from the list of New Zealand Cup acceptors did not come altogether as a surprise after his non-appearance at Masterton ? where the principal event looked, on paper, pretty good for him. As -a matter of .fact there, is nothing very seriously amiss, but he has shown lameness, and Fryer decided to forfeit the 'Signor gelding's Cup engagement rather than risk knocking him out.