SPORTING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1709, 27 December 1919, Page 2

SPORTING.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB’S MEETING. IIRST DAY. CUP WON BY KILRUSH. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, ARROWSMITH. Yesterday the opening day’s racing in connection with the summsr meeting of the Mnnuwatu Racing Club was disposed of before the largest crowd oyer recorded on the Awapuni course, which included visitors from all parts of the Dominion. There wore several heavy showers during the afternoon, but it did not affect the track, which was in splendid order. Racing was of a very interesting order, the lielda being large, whilst the public had considerable difficulty in sorting out the winners. Mr J. E. Ilenrys, the handicappcr, should bo well pleased with the results. Throughout the afternoon the secretary and ins assistants worked in harmony, and carried out their respective duties m an excellent stylo, which went a long way in bringing the meeting to the success it attained. , . . , Mr J. R. Stanford carried out his duties as judge to the satisfaction of everybody, and Mr Angus Keith was in capital form at the barrier, the big fields being dispatched in remarkably fine order. Backers made a bad start. Hallowvonia and Admiral Advance were in most favour for the Trial Plate, but the winner turned up in Sweet Song, who paid a good dividend. The daughter of Danube is trained by T. George. , ... Statuette showed a lot of pace m the Gillies Hack, and will win more races this season. The Cup provided an interesting contest. Client nui a good race, but the weight found him out. Demos ran prominently for over a mile, when he lost Ids position, as also did Roso Queen. The favourite, hirst Salute, ran disappointingly, and never once flattered his supporters. In the run down the straight Kilrush settled the opposition in convincing fashion, his backers receiving a remunerative price, j Tessores; who lias been unlucky in several [of her races recently, made no mistakes in j the Nursery Handicap; she is smart. All < oriso (All Black —Martian Princess) showed some peace, and is worth noting for races ahead.

The English-bred Arcowsmith put up a meritorious performance in the Fitzherbcrt Handicap. Ho was slow in leaving the murk, but quickly worked his way to the frpnt, eventually winning in such easy style in the fast time of 1.13, that many sportsmen arc of the opinion that ho would keep Gloaming busy over a similar distance. , One of the features of the sport was the support accorded to the totalisator machines, through which the sum of £61,625 was handled as against £40,240 fqr the corresponding day last year. Following are details of the racing:— TRIAL PLATE, of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third 15 soys. Seven furlungs.

9 Mr C. Erickson’s br f Sweet Song, Danube—Tetrazzini, syrs, 7.10 (F. L'orlett) 1 4 Mr F. Preston’s b m Amboriue, 4yrs, 8.5 (McCartcn) ... •2 7 Mr C. IT. Cato’s blk f Sycorax, 3yrs, 7.10, cur. 7.12 (Olson) 3

Also ran : 3 Diamond Nap 8.5 (L. Morris), 13 Bantry 8.5 (G. Young), 14 Glcnflnlas 8.5 (R. Munson), 17 Kuralitz 8.5 (Langdon), 15 Roihi-Wai 8.5 (Con. Reed), 6 Turpinito 8.5 car. (H. Griffiths), 5 Student 8.5. (Penman), 8 Achillion 8.5 (M. O’Shea), 2 Admiral Advance 8.5 (M. McDonald), 12 Better Luck 8.5 cur. 8.7 (A. Oliver), 19 Cheval 8.5 (G. Caddy), 10 Tunatau 8.5 (E. Manson), 18 Desert Rose 7.10 (G. Corkhill), 1 Hallovvvonia 7.10 (P. Raynor), 11 Kapiti 7.10 (B. Morris), 15 Miss Maid 7.10 (K. Tucker). Sycorax, Kapiti and Amhorineiwere in the lead to the bend, where the last-mentioned took charge, but at the distance Sweet Song challenged, and in the run to the post won by three-parts of a length. Hallowvonia Was fourth. Time, 1.29.

TOICOMARU HURDLES, of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third 20 sovs. ■ Ono mile and three-quarters. 1 Mr J. Keys’ ch m Maractotara, Fin- . land—la, aged, 11.9 (Lawrence) ... 1 2 Mr F. G. McKenzie’s ch g Sir Donald, aged, 9.2 (A. Tricklebank) ... 2 5 Mr H. E. Fuller’s b g Rienzi, aged, 9.0 (R. Manson) ... 3 I Also ran; 4 Sail Home 9.10 (A. McDon- ' aid), 3 Hautawa 9.0 (R. Thompson). Hautawa, Sir Donald and Sail Homo made all the early running. Entering the straight Maractotara closed on the leaders, and in ■the run homo strolled away from the'field. Time, 3.17 1-5. GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, of 150 I sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third 15 ! sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr G. D. Boatson’s b f Statuette, Marble Arch —Seatonella, 4yrs, 8.9 (A. Oliver) I ••• 1 16 Mr 11. Campbell’s b g Guanacb, syrs, j 7.6 (E. Manson) ... . ... ' 2 ! 10 Mr L. McKenzie’s b f Paoanui, 3yrs, , ' 6.10, car. 7.1 (K. Tucker) 1 3 ) Also ran: 3 Red Signal 8.9 (Olsen), 2 Prince Hal 8.5 (G. Young), *7 Tama-a-roa 8.2 (M. McCurten), 5 March On 7.4, 5 allow. (Corkhill); 6 Kyoto 7.7 car. 7.8£ | (P. Raynor), 8 Dunstan Rush 7.2, 5 allow. : (H. Walker), 9 Idleness 7.5, cur. 7.71 (L. i Morris), 13 Restful 7,2 (Con. Reed), 4 Be- ! loved 7.0 (M. O’Shea), 12 Barleycorn 6.9 cur. 6.1U (W. j Tricklebank). Statuette got away quickly, his nearest attendant to the bond being Barleycorn. Entering the straight the latter gave way to Guunaco and Paoanui, but they failed to get on terms with Statuette, who won easily. . Barleycorn was fourth. Time, 1.15. MANAWATU GUP HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; second horse 200 sovs and third 100 sovs. One mile and a half. 3 Mr A. McAuloy’s b g Kilrush, Kilbroney—Prank, syrs., 8.2 (Olsen) ... 1 2 Mr W. Duncan’s ch g Client, aged 8.13 (O’. Price) 2 7 Mr .1. Haft’s b g Athens IL, 4yrs., 7.9, (B. Morris) ... 5 Also ran: 5 Punka 8.9 (A. Oliver), 1 First Salute 7.11 (McOrton), 10 Battle Array 7 10 (P. Ray tier), 11 Marquetcur 7.6 (Corlett), 8 Hurry Up 7.5 (L. Morris), 6 Demos 7.1 (M. McDonald), 12 Rose Pink 7.1, (C. Reed), 13 Bagdad 7.1 (Berry), 4 Moutoa Ivanova 6.12 (M. O’Shea), 14 Hyttus 6.10 (K. Tucker), 9 Rose Queen 6.10 (C’armont). Rose Queen took up the running from First Saluto and Demos, and the former pair led «la bunched field past the stand, with Client ami Athens 11. lust. Along the back Rose Queen and Demos led with the field closing up. Kilrush went to the front at the four furlong peg with Client and Athens 11. coming fast. Kilrush held his own in the run home, winning by three lengths. Marqueteur was fourth. Time, 2.36 1-5. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; second horse 50 sovs and third 25 sovs; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1 Mrs M. A. Perry’s ch f Tessares, Demosthenes —Gold Thread, 8.7 (G. Young) 1 4 Mr J. Walsingham’s br rn Canyon, 7.2 (L. Morris) . ••• 2 3 Mr J. Goring Johnston's ch g Salma 8.13 (A. Oliver) 3 Also, run: 8 Ennea 7.9 (E. Munson), 9 Verbosity 7.7 (J. Olsen), 13 Hallwell 7.7 (Rowlands), 16 Birkio 7.7 (E. Towlcr), 10 Lord Desmond 7.7 (B, Morris), 6 Maungarango 7.4 (C. Garment), 13 Handy 7.4 (W. Toms), 5 Little River 7.4 (Ml O’Shea), 12 Gate Pah 7.2 (Dixon), 7 Fortune Teller 7.2 (C. Reed), 11 Tropical 7.2 (J. Cochrane), 9 Isabel 7.2 (Barry), 14 Merry Queen 7.2 (A. Heath), 15 Sagacity 7.0 (J. Cotton). 2 Ail Cerise 7.0 (M. McDonald). Salma and Fortune Toiler led a strung out field along the back, but Tessares ran into third place rounding the bond for home and won easily. Fortune Teller was fourth. Time, 1.1. TARARUA HACK, of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third 15 sov§. One mile and 55yds. 7 Mr J.. McNicol’s b g Woody Glen, Glen Albyn—-Watonvood, oyrs, 8.2 (C. Reed) ... 1 4 Air F. S. Easton’s br g Moutoa Camp, 6yrs, 8.0 (Garment) 2 9 Mr W. Mountain’s b m St. Omer, 6yrs, 'B.l (M. McDonald) , 3 Also ran.—3 Retard 9.7 (A. Oliver), 5 Rniland 8.13 (A. McDonald). 2 Some Girl 8.9" (G. Young), 6 Coral Queen 8.2 (L. Morris), 8 Dick 8.0 (F. Ccrlott), 1 Festival 7.13 (M. McCarten), 10 Elevate 7.8 (Corkhill). Woody Glen dashed off in front and was joined by Railand along the back. Festival and Moutoa Damp improved their positions before turning for homo, but the favourite souq tired St, Oumr' fought

out a great finish, running homo in that order in close company. Time, 1.4.5. • FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of 600 sovs; second horse 100 sovs and third 50 sovs. Six furlon/s. * 1 Mr J. N. Heslop’s br li Arrowsmith, Chaucer—Sagitta, syrs, 7.7 (M. McCurten) ,*.. .. . 1 BMr C. F. Vallanco’s br m Chimera, * syrs, 8.6 (Corlettj 2 4 Mr M. Williams 1 b g Waimatao, aged, 8.9 (M. McDonald) 3 Also ran—2 Acre ’ 9.6 (C. Price), 3 Croesus 8.11 (C. Stowe), 5 Maioha 8.6 (A. Oliver), 4 Jutland 7.13 (B. Morris), 7 Astinomo 7.12 (E. Manson), 9 Birkenvale 7,9 (M. McDonald), 10 Jean Laddo 6.11 (M. O’Shea). Jutland and Croesus were _in frontfront for a furlong, hut Arrowsmith, who was last away from outside position, then ran to the front and quickly put daylight between himself e.nd the field. Acre, Waimatao and Chimera all made efforts to reduce the gap, but Arrowsmith made them look like hacks, anil by any number of. lengths. Time, 1.13. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs and third 30 sovs. One mile and 56yds. IMr F. Preston’s b m Oratress, Demosthenes—Equitas, 4yrs, 7.10 (M t McCarten) /, 1 4 Mr A. F. Lawrio’s br g Bonnie Heather, 3yrs, 7.11 (L. Morris) ... 2 5 Mr H. W. Brown’s b g Daytime, aged, 7.10 (J. Olsen) , 3 Also ran. —2 Dribble 8.5 (A. Oliver), 11 Toka 8.8 (C. Stowe), 7 Ladogeur 8.5 (H. Griffiths), 10 Matatanc 8.4 (Hockley), 3 Goldshino 8.1 (M. McDonald), 6 Lovcmatch 7.10 (G. Young), 8 Lord Musketry 7.9 (E. Munson), 9 Multainc 7.7 (K. Tucker), 12 Matatun 6.12 (C. Reed), 14 Imaribbon 6.11 (W. Tricklebank), 13 Spangle 6.7 (G. Garment). Matatano delayed the start for some time, eventually getting away badly. Toka was the first to show out, and with Daytime made all the early running. Approaching the turn fjor home Oratress came through, and stalling off all challenges won easily. Time, 1.44 1 (Sporting news continued on page 3.)