SPORTING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8457, 6 December 1907, Page 3

SPORTING.

WOODVILLE RACES. SECOND DAY. (By "Gteraint."} It has been very generally agreed in the past that the Woodville Racing Club only required a couple of fine days for its annual Summer Meeting for it to be a pronounced success from racing, social, and . financial points _of view. That this expression of opinion was absolutely correct -is shown by the experience of the past two days, which were beautifully fine, resulting in big attendances from every, part of the district, east and west. Totalisator investments yesterday exceeded by a couple of centuries the record of the previous day, yesterday's figures being £10.435, which, with the £10,297 put through on Wednesday, make a grand total of £20,732, an increase of £4637 on last year's total of £16,095, a result that the most pessimistic member of the club could hardly find fault with. Big fields were the order of j tho day again yesterday, the field in ! the Railway Handicap (six) being the smallest, all the rest of the events reaching double figures. The management, as on the preceding day, was all that could be desired, the club's secretary, Mr Gothard, having his department under perfect control, while the officers vied with each other in their kindly attentions to visitors, a detail in the day's experiences that excites no comment if absent, and yet is received by the stranger within their gates with every indication of grateful appreciation. Appended are general references to the various events: — The first race on the card was won very easily by Mr D. Buick's gelding Rangipapa, who took charge at the home turnj and won comfortably. Mr Buick's horse started at long odds, and w,as well supported by his owner, who benefited considerably by the gelding's 'success. Mr Buiek was warmly congratulated upon his success. — Papatawa, who has recently been put to the small sticks, tried to win the Second Hack Hurdles from end to end, and at half a mile from home apeared likely to accomplish her mission. Taura, however, came at her at the far turn, and gradually wearing her down was in front at the last hurdle and, finishing full of running, won easily from Dulcinea. who also cut down Papatawa in the last few yards. The top-weight, Waipunehu, and Catseye wore the only withdrawals from the Ruahine Hack Welter, thirteen ac- j ceptors going to the post. Daisy Paul and Prince Hassen were first away, and with King Post and Speciosa in close attendance showed the way round the back. At the home turn Daisy Paul was still in front, but Prince Hassen had given place to King Post. At the distance the latter was in front, and won easily by a length and a_ half from Rangihaeta, with Daisy Paul close up third. Speciosa was fourth, and then Loiret, with Concussion last. King's Lynn was the. only absentee from the Summer Handicap, a field" of twelve facing the starter. Arc Light was quickly on her feet and led past the stand "with Moloch at her girths, Polyanthus and Tangimoana next. x\t the six-furlong post Arc Light was out a length by herself and 'led along the back stretch to the far turn, where Tangimoana ran up on terms, taking charge as the field turned into the straight. At the distance Moloch and Sandix challenged, and despite a bump from Tangimoana, Moloch scored comfortably by a length from the San Fran mare, Sandix close up third. Uenuku was fourth, and after him came Glonullin and Polyanthus, with Oasis last. A field of fifteen faced the starter in the Telegraph Hack Handicap, The Squatter and King Post being the withdrawals. Wharekura got well away and, , galloping freely, won easily by a length from Lochiela, with Yosami third. Ikon, who was heavily supported, was .fourth, closo up. . ' There wore six starters in the Railway Handicap, Cyretie and Golden Gate being the popular fancies. Cyrene and Linkless got the best of tho despatch, and Golden Gate the worst. Tho former pair led to the distance, where they were each cut down by Gawain and Sunbonnet. the former winning nicely by half a length, Cyrene close up third, with Linkless and Petticoat next. Sandstream, a half-sister by San Fran to Waipu, scored very easily in the Hack Scurry after Pronun had made most of the running. Sandstream ran unplaced in the Maiden on the first day. Investment was fourth and then Anglican and Dream. Aberration and Millennial cut out the running in the High Weight Handicap, tho last event of the day, c the pair leading to the home turn with King's Lynn in close attendance. With turned for home King's Lynn passed Millennial and a great race between he and Aberration resulted in favour of the Seaton Delaval gelding by a length. 'The pair were fully three lengths ahead of the third horse, Roseal, with Aboriginal fourth and Millennial, who tired in- the run from the distance, fifth STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 65 sovs; six furlongs. D. Buick's Rangipapa by Papakura —Elusion, 4yrs, 7.7 ... (Lewis) 1 F. Armstrong's Prize Bloom, 3yrs, 7.7 (G. Price) 2 H- Evans' Fishermaid, 6yrs, 8.2 (VV. Price) 3 Also started: Lomaria 8.5 (D. Kemp), The Squatter 8.4 (T. O'Brien), Miss Vera 7.9 (L. Wilson), Flower Girl 7.9 (W. Kirk), San Jose 7.0 (H. Price), Robin Link 6.9 (Percival), Alpigene 6.7 (Cress). Lomaria was on the move when the barrier went up and, passing the half,mile post, was half a length clear of "The Squatter and Miss Vera. At the bend Rangipapa deposed the leaders. Prize Bloom came fast at the distance, but failed to reach Rangipapa, who won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 15 \4-ssec. HACK HURDLES, of ,65 sovs; one mile and a half. J. Slattery's Taura, by Chainshot— Georgia, 10.13 ... .A (J. Hall) 1 C. Smith's Dulcinea, 10.4 (B. Olliver) 2 Mrs McNichol's Papatawa, 9.0 (C. Price) 3 Also started: Te Uira 11.2 (J. O'Connell). Te Kainui 10.13 (Pritchard), St. Amelia 10.2 (H. Telford), Liberator 10.2 (H. Cairns), Pardon 9.3 (A. McConnon), Golden Days 9.0 (J. Hercock), Mussen 9.0 (Jno. O'Connell) Papatawa led over the last hurdle, but was passed in the next few yards ! by Taura and Dulcinea, Taura winning very easily by a couple of lengths. Time, 2min 52 2-ssec. RUAHINE HACK WELTER, of 65 sovs; seven furlongs. A. Liskitk's King Post, by Seaton Delaval —St. Edith, 8.11 (S. Reid) 1 W. Skleners' Rangihaeta, 9.0 (McKay) 2 T. O'Neill's Daisy Paul, 9.9 (G. Price) 3 Also started: Lady Disdain 9.12 (C. Prico), Pushful 9.3 (W. Young), Oakbourne 8.12 (W. KirE], Speciosa 8.11 (R. Cameron), Loiret 8.9 (G. Manning), Sir Benson 8.9 (D. Kemp), Defeat 8.5 (F. D. Jones), Crackpot 8.4 (A. Oliver), Concussion 8.0 (Lowe), Prince Hassen 8.0 (T. O'Brien). Daisy Paul and Prince Hassen were the first to show out, and showed the way round to the home turn. King Post ran up on terms at the distance, and finishing strongly, won easily by a length and a half from Rangihaeta. Time,' lmin, 31 l-ssec. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile and a distange. G. Cork's Moloch, by - Mauser—Listener, 7.3 ... ... ... (Hatch) 1 D. Buick's Tangimoana, 8.8 (A. Olliver) 2 D. McCorlcindale's Sandix, 7.7 ■ ■ (Lowe) 3 Also started: Moral 9.9 (A. Lord), Mon£igo 8.8 (D. Kemp), Uenuku 7.13 (Rae), Polyanthus 7.12 (T. O'Brien), Glenullin 7.12 (S. Reid), Nova 7.8 (L. Wilson), Arc Light 7.3 (H. Price), Oasis 6.10 (J. Percival), White Lie 6.7 (H. Kirk).

Passing the -stand Arc Light and Moloch were in front, with Polyanthus and Tangimoana on terms next, Moral in the ruck. Around the- back Arc Light was out by herself for a couple of furlongs, but was joined at the far turn by Tangimoana, and the latter led into the ' straight. At the distance Moloch and Sandix each put in their claim, Moloch scoring comfortably by a clear length, Sandix the same distance away third. Time, lmin 56 2-ssee. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Five furlong# Hon. J. Carroll's Wharekura, by Eton —Irma, 7.7 ... (Hatch) 1 J. Macara's Lochiela, 8.4 (F. Langstone) 2 W. Davis' Yosami, 7.0 (H. Price) 3 Also started: Ikon 8.6 (O'Brien), Cheddite 8.0 (Porter), Greenleaf 7.12 (A. Olliver). Oblivion 7.10 (T. Carroll), Wonderbohm 7.10 (L. Wilson), Royal Maid 7.9 (Lowe), Chrysophrase 7.7 (A. Rae), Pytchley 7.7 (H. Kirk), Lady Stockweli 7.0, car. 7.3 (McKay), Hinerangi 6.7 (R. Young). Wharekura led all the way and won easily. Time, lmin 1 3-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs. C. H. Smith's Gawain, by Sir Lancelot—Delft, 8.10 ... (B. Olliver) 1 W. Cooper's Sunbonnet, 8.0 (D. Price) 2 E. Russell's Cyrcne, 8.13 (F. D. Jones) 3 Also started: Golden Gate 7.11 _ (L. Wilson), Petticoat 7.3 (R. Hatch), Linkless 7.2 (H. Price). Linkless and Cyrene got the best of the start and Golden Gate the worst. The former pair led to the distance, won comfortably from Sunbonnet, who, was just in front of Cyrene. . Time, lmin 1 3-ssec. HAC KSCURRY, of 50 sovs. Five furlongs. WoiJjht 9st. F. Fitzpatrick's Sandstream, by San Fran —Ua (T. O'Brien) 1 O. Edwards' Bonnie Doon (F. 'D. Jones) 2 H. Hodges' Diplomatic (A. Watson) 3 Also started: Don Carlos (Godfrey), j Reveille (A. Lord), Investment (L. Wilson), Kimmerian (C. Price), Teotane (W. Ryan), Anglican (H. Cairns), Truganini (H. Telford), Hutuwai (J. Hercock), Pronoun (E. Lowe); Dream (Lewis), Vinc.o (S. Reid), Neke Atu (W. Young). Won easily by a length. Diplomatic a length away third. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec. 4 HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. One mile. T. Jones' King's Lynn, by Seaton Delaval —St. Amy, 8.4 (W. Kirk) 1 W. Cragg's Aberration, 8.13 (W. Price) 2 C. Balcombe's Roseal, 8.11 (D. Kemp) 3 Also started: Aboriginal 9.6 (W. Young), Ladylike 8.10 (Porter), Millennial 8.9 (S. Reid), Rosegrove 8.9 (R. Cameron), Scenery 8.0 (G. Manning). From a good start Aberration and Millennial were the first to get away, and they led to the home turn, where King's Lynn joined issue. A good race homo between Aberration and King's Lynn resulted in favour of the latter by a good length, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 43 3-ssec. BOOKMAKERS' RIGHTS. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, December 5. A number' of bookmakers were interviewed by the officials of the Wellington Racing Club, with a view to coming to an understanding as .to the tefms on which bookmakers will bo licensed by the club at its meetings. A number of suggestions wore made, but no definite arrangement was arrived at. A mutual compromise, it is understood, is not improbable in terms of the suggestion made by Dr. Findlay to the deputation which waited on him on Monday. The following letter has been sent to the Chairman of the Racing Conference on behalf of the bookmakers:—"l have the honour to inform you that a strong deputation of leading bookmakers, comprising representatives from the principal centres and towns in the Dominion, waited on the Minister for Internal Affairs this morning, and amongst other things Dr. Findlay suggested that the representatives of racing authorities should meet the representatives of bookmakers in conference, with a view to arriving at reasonable licensing fees, and also to discuss rules for the governing of bookmakers, etc. I shall therefore be glad if you will use your good offices and arrange for a meeting, and as the subject is of some urgency, I would respectfully ask for a reply confirming this suggestion at your earliest convenience.— (Signed) M. Barnett: P.S.—ln order to expedite the above I have forwarded copies of this letter to presidents of the Metropolitan Clubs throughout the Dominion, so that there may be no delay in appointing delegates." ~BEE OINTMENT. THE SECRET OF ITS SUCCESS. The secret of the success of Bee Ointment as a great family remedy is. that it does what is claimed by its proprietary. For years this preparation has been before the public; but never boomed by advertisement. Bee Ointment has stood the test of time, and the. demand for it annually increases. Once used, always used. It is a security for the public as the most valuable soothing and healing ointment yet placed on the market. For cuts, coughs, colds, rheumatism, eczema, psoriasia, scurf, piles, or any skin diseases. Sold everywhere, la 6d. —Advt.