SPORTING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1744, 19 February 1920, Page 7

SPORTING.

WOODVILLE D.J.C. MEETING

CUP WON BY LOVEMATCH

TELEPHONE HANDICAP, SASANOF

The weather was dull and showery for th(> opening day of tho Woodville District Jockey Club’s meeting. Tho attendance was large, being the second best the Club has yet had. The track was in splendid order, and bore evidence of the good work done by tint caretaker.- Some keen contests were witnessed, and altogether it was an enjoyable day’s sport. Mr W. A. Lyon held the reins of management, and that gentleman and his assistants are to be congratulated upon their eflorts. Mr C. O’Connor dispatched tho fields well in all the events. The totaliwior stall bad a busy day, the sum of £24,222 being put through the machine as against £17,358 for the corresponding day last year. Results: HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs.; second horse 30 sovs.. and third horse 15 sovs., about one and three-quarter miles. 3 Mr*T. Hickey’s b g Vigilo, 6yrs., San Fran—Basilisk, 9.2 (Mcßrearty) ... 1 1 Mr J. 11. Prosser’s br b Coldstream, aged, 11.2 (11. Burt) 2 2 Mr C. VaHume’s b g Luke, 6yrs., 9.13 (A. Thorner) 3

Also started : 4 Reporoa 9.12 (R. Thompson), 5 War Star 9.5 (A. McDonald), 6 Lady Pcn/a 9.0 (11. McSwooney). When the field had settled down Vigilo was out in front, but half way along the back stretch was passed by Luke. Entering the straight Vigilo again took charge, and easily stalling off a challenge from Goldstream, who made up a lot of leeway over the last half mile, won by two lengths. War Star was fourth, ’l ime, 3.21 3-5. MAIDEN - PLATE, of 100 sovs.; second horse 15 sovs., and third 10 sovs. Six furlongs. “ 1 Mr K. S. Williams’ eh f Carieatme, Absurd —Uarmaniu, 2yrs., 6.11 (Orange 1 C Mr J. Kattill’s b g Big Push, Master Soult— -Cloiiohine 4vrs., 9.C (Corkhill) 2 4 Mr G. Hunter’s br g Blissfulness, 3yrs„ 8.7 (L, Berry) 3 Also ran: 6 Missmaid 8.4 (Griffiths), 5 Tout Bon 7.0 (Johnston), 2 Bestir 7.0 (Styles), 9 Birkie 7.0 (’Joins), 3 Verbosity 7.0 (L. Morris), 8 Warnba 7.0 (A. Dixon), 10 Merry Queen 6.11 (R. Morris), 7 Tigrinia 6.11 (Cochrane). The favourite was first away, and was never headed, eventually winning by two lengths. Missmaid was fourth. Time, 1.15. WJIARITI HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs.; second horse 20sovs., and third

1C sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Messrs Curran and Woods’ ch g . Otauru Kid, Campfire—Artist mare, syrs., 6.7 (A. McCormick) ... ... 1 2 Mrs S. 11. Ames’ br f Hallowvonia, 3yrs., 7.5 (M. McDonald) .. ..2 5 Mr Janies Fuller’s b m Espcranco, 4yrs., 7.7 (F. Corlett) ... 3 Also ran; 3 Tatmaha 9.12 (11. Gray), 2 March On 7.8 (R. Reed), 6 Ladv \\ itchelt 7.3 (Wilton), 7 Beloved 6.12 (M. McCarten), 9 Pakaraka 6.9 (Grange), 8 Mumble 6.8 (A. Dixon), 1C Stelpaul 6.7 (C. Garment). Otauru Kid was the first to begin, followed by Hallowvonia and Mumble. The first -mentioned stalled of! all challenges, winning by a length. Taunaha was fourth. ’1 hue, 1 28 4-5. WOODVILLE CUP HANDICAP (open), of 500 sovs; second horse 100 sovs and third 50 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 5 Mrs M. A. Perry's b m Lovematch, Martian—Lovelorn, 7.4 (Con. Reed) 1 3 Mr F. R. Waller’s L> g Borealis, 4yrs, 6.13 (A. McCormick) 2 8 Mr W. R. Kemball’s br m Multaine, 6yrs, 6,8 (C. Ciirniout) 3

Also ran: 1 Punka 8.6 (11. Gray), 2 Red Ribbon 8.3 (R. Reed), 4 Demos 7.9 (L. Morris), 9 Bagdad 7.8 (L. Berry), 6 flattie Array 7.6 (M. .McDonald), 10 ’the Speaker 7.5 (j. Hockley), 7 Ladogenr 7.0 (J. Barry). From a good start Ladogenr was the lirst to show out, and with 1 ho Speaker led out of the straight, attended by Demos and Battle Array. Along the back the lastmentioned led from Ladogenr, but approaching the home turning were passed by .Multaine and Borealis. These two looked like fighting out the finish, but at the distance Lovematch put in a claim, and in a good set-to won by half a length, third horse close up. Punka was fourth. Time, 1.15 2.5.

COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sows; second horse 20 sovs and third 10 I sows. Six furlongs. 1 Mr W. Fenwick’s blk m Dainty Step, Lucnllus—Adoption, 4yrs, 8.7 (L. G. Morris) 1 2 Mr W. Lassen’s blk m Stutter, 4yrs, 7.9 (Con. Reed) 2 3 Mr 11. Gnvt,on’s b m Timidity, 6vr.s, 7.9 (F. Corlett) ... !.. ‘ ... 3 Also ran.—4 Arch Lassie 8.13 (A. McFlynn), 10 Damien 8.9 (M. McCurton), 6 Demades 8.3 (J, Olson), 5 Galore 7.10 (J. Hockley), 11 Willy’s Knight 7.8 (M. McDonald), 7 Import 7 8 (Conquest), 13 Molyneaux 7.8 (Dixon), 8 Cashmere 7.7 (Johnston). 15 Jolly Cove 7.2 (Tricklehank), 9 Hupana 6.11 (Orange), 12 Hotoke 6.11 (R. Morris), 12 Restful 6.10 (Styles), 16 Donnybrook 6.7 (C. Larmont), 14 Student 6.7 (A. .McCormick). Stutter, Timidity and Import made the running to the homo turning, whore Dainty Step came through and going on won by two lengths, third horse close up. Hupana was fourth. Time, 1.15 2-5. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (open), of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third 20 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr W. Richmond’s br m Lingerie, . Finland—Finery, 9.11 (11. Gray) ... 1 i2 Mr R. A. McKenzie’s b g Old Gold, | 4yrs, 9.1 (A. .McFlynn) ... ... 2 5 Mr H. G. Tavlor’s br m Matty 6yrs, 8.5 (J. 01 seii) ‘ ... 3

Also run.—9 Hyttus 9.12 (Griffiths), 8 Wishful 9.3 (Tucker), 6 Railand 9.2 (A. Oliver), 4 Demagogue 8.10 (L. Morris), 7 Idle Talk 8.9 (B. Morris), 3 Hushman 8.5 (Nodclci), 10 Zeus 8.5 (J. Conquest). Hushman, Demagogue and Matty were out early, and piloted the field to the straight. Lingerie put in a claim at tho distance, and quickly put the issue beyond doubt, winning by four lengths, half length between s cond and third. Demagogue was fourth. Time, 1.28 35.

VICTORIA HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; second horse 20 sovs and third 10 sovs. One mile and 170 yards, 1 Mr C. Crosse's b g Retard, Multifid — Miss Dawdle, 6yrs, 9.9 (A. McDonald) 1 5 Mr W. Mcrrylces’ b g Mannikin, aged, 8.7 (J. Hockley) 2 4 Air A. Jackson’s b g Better Luck, 4yrs, 8.7 (R. Reed) 3

Also ram—2 Some Girl 9.1 (A. McFlynn), 3 Mead 8.8 (B. Morris), 6 Sir Wai 8.7 (F. Corlett). Better Luck, Some Girl and Sir Wai were responsible for the early running. Retard came through entering the stiaight, and easily shilling off challenges won by two lengths, nock between second and third. Aloud was fourth, then Some Girl. Time, 1.56 4-5.

TELEPHONE HANDICAP (open). Of 200 sovs.; second hoi/e 40 sovs., and third 20 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Mr W. G. Stead’s br g Susnnof, Martian —Ukraine, 6yrs., 10.4 (It.

Gray) ... 1 4 Mr G. A. Palmer’s br in Astinome, 4yrs., 8.3 (J. Olson) 2 5 Air IT. 11. Simmons’ ch g Gold Problem, aged, 7.3 (A. McCormick) 3 Also ran: 6 Maiqjia 8.10 (R. Recdfi 2 Torfnda 8 6 (B. Morris), 3 Bonny Briar 8.2 (L. G. Morris), 7 Rawakoro 7.7 (Johnston). From an even start Bonny Briar was the first to break the line, and with Gold Problem and Torfrcda showed tho way to tho straight, where Gold Problem took charge, but gave way to the favourite, who easily stalled off a challenge •from Astinome, winning easily by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Alaioha was fourth. Time, 1.1 1-5. OAMARU ACCEPTANCES. ' Per Press Association. OAMARU, Feb. 17. The acceptances for the Oamaru meeting are:— , . , Autumn Hurdles, 11 miles. —San Sebastian 11.13, Goldom (Prince 11.4, Tuticorn 10.10, Warform 10.3', Wild Pilgrim 10.2, Take Down 9.13, Jack Symons 9.12, Spyglass 9.5, Trickery 9.2, Brooksdale, Glenwood, Gowanbrae 9.0. Pukuri Welter, 7 furlongs.—Belgian King 10.2, Ardmore 9.12, Mythology 9.7, Admiral Talbot 8.13. Bondage 8.8, Caunio Jack 8.5, Etta 7.12, Dina 80ld r Rapid River, Rung! Aroha, The Boss, Tokonniiroro (late Milton) 7.7. , North Otago Cup, 7 furlongs,—Radial . I Tl :■ M

9.9, Kilbrogau 8.13, Sunart 8.11, Eleus 8.3, Gamecock 8.6, Royal Star, Swaucc River 7.13, Braid 7.8, John Barleycorn 6.1.2. . Juvenile Handicap, 4 furlongs.—Windermere 8.9, Dal Signo 7.11, Mautuu, Ruena 7.8, Fabrinade 7.4, Sunshowcr 7.2. Aiders - .'ke Handicap, six furlongs—Link Up 9.0, All British 8.13, Killala 8.9. Sleepy Head 8.6, Foo Chow 8.5, Chneronia 8.3, Priniuiii 0 2. Revolution, Vice Regal, Lai|y Superior 7.9, Footlights 7.7, Sunlit 7.5, Balefire, Russett 7.2, Mystified 6.12, Darky Sain, The Boss 6.9. i Belfield Welter, one mile.—Kdkeo 9.7. Redskin- 8.12, Sedd el Balir B.IC, Claver--1 house 8.9, All Ready 8.3, Palanion 8.1, Recorder, Starlike, Thaddeus, J yue 7.13, Prirnum 7.11, Miss Camouflage 7.7. _ i Flving Handicap, six furlongs.—Kilboyne 8,12,' Rokelaine 8.10, Swanee River 8.4, Mortham 8.1. Braid, Silver Park 7.12. Redshire 7.8, Pyjama 7.7, Right Bells 7.2, 1 remenu, Sundance 6.13, Glensponse, '1 rentham Rose 6.10. _ Trial Stakes, six furlongs (weight ost). Red Jack, Novesamaina, Wilden Loch. Ruby Grand, Redfire, Freestone, Saxby. Heath Lass. Proceeder, Apt. Dilatory. Grim Joke, Master Dennis. Clean Sweep. Roniforrn, Queen Ruth, Russet, Anton, Twinkle, Theda, Rippingill, Caliburn. WANGANUJ SCRATCHTNOS. WANGANUI, Feb. 18. Karo was scralehed for ail engagements at. Wanganui at 2 p.m. MEETING OF TROTTING ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 13. At a meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association to-day it was decided to ask tbe. Forbury Park Trotting Chib to enquire into the scratching of Gleaming ft the spring meeting The President (Mr Selig) said that in view of the declaration of the Peace Hoard it had set up a special committee to eon sider the question of purging the list oi disqualifications, forfeits and fines. They had recommended the removal of a number of names on the list, in all eases with the approval of the chibs concerned. The committee’s report was approved.