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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 83, 9 March 1925, Page 9

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MARLBOROUGH CLUB'S MEETING

Per Press Association. BLENHEIM, March 8. Tho Marlborough Racing Club’s summer meeting second day’s races were held in splendid weather. The course was in good order, and there was a large attendance. The totalizator put through £1650 more than tho second day last year, the figures being £17,355 and £15,705. Additional results:—

Ugbrooko Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Pink Rose (S. Wilson) 1, Island 2, Bonnie Gold 3. Also started : Master Sandstone, Megalo, Crown Star, Big Push, Marble Bar, Picaninny, Prince Charleroi. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 1.15. Pelorous Hack, 5 furlongs.—Lako Uru (E. Keesing) 1. Gardenia 2, The Bolter 3. Also started: Bonatic, Lord Leslie, Somo Abbey, Blackhead, George Hill, Frillford. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time, 1.0 4-5. Awarua Handicap, 7 furlongs.—lsland (S. Wilson) 1, Matin Bell 2, Glument 3. Also started: Goosestep, Kuia, Jackaroo, Prince Charleroi. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.29. Pairhall Trot, 2 miles. —Westwood (E. Maxted) 1, Comfort 2, Brooklyn Hall 3. Also started: Gay Lothario. Countess Eve, Carbinea, Peter Mac Milan. Won by half a length, a length separating second and third. Time, 5.11 2-5. BANKS PENINSULA MEETING. CHRISTCHURCH, March 8. The Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s annual meeting v/ius held yesterday in fine weather. Tho going was slightly hard. The totalisator investments were £17,368 10s, against £17,768 last year. Additional results:— Terawera Hack, 9 furlongs.—Kilbirnie (C. Emerson) 1, Goldspinner 2, Hungry Hill 3. Scratched: Prompter, Bonito. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.57. Peninsula Cup, li miles.—Tarleton (F. E. Jones) 1, Haze 2, Starmist 3. Scratched: Deucalion, Carpentier. Won by one and a half lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 2.8. Ahuriri Hack, 5 furlongs.—Proliliman (C. Eastwood) 1, Cumbrae 2, Ferino 3. Scratched: Vonte, Corinthic. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.1 3-5. Kinloch W’elter, 7 furlongs.—Castellan (C. Emerson) 1, Barmaid 2, Royal Star 3. Scratched: Gay Juliet. Won by a neck. Time, 1.28 1-5. Waihora Trot, 2 miles.—Hustler (A. Hendrickson 1, Ben May 2, Crusader 3. Scratched: Miss Denver, Rebel, Thixendale. Won by a length. Time, 4.47. Forsyth Handicap, C furlongs.— Moorland (C. Emerson) 1, Will Oakland 2, Barn Owl 3. All started. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.14 1-5.

WEIGHTS FOR OPUNAKE. WELLINGTON, March 6. The following weights have been declared for the Opunake Racing Club’s meeting:— Hack Hurdles, li miles.—Te Kawa 11.7, Irapuka 10.7, White Ranger 10.2, Euchre 9.13, Awake 9.10, Roaming, Mountain Gold 9.5, Husker, Big Gun, Marquette, Pourihoiho, Craigowan, Maunu, Gold Breech 9.0. President’s Handicap, 6i furlongs.— Sunny Vale 9.0, General Prydo 8.11, Troilus 8.7, Active 8.6, Cambee 8.5, Bonogue 8.3/ Lucernal, Wee Sandy 8.0, Taitaiata 7.11, Interest, Mountain Ore 7.9, Airana 7.5. Opunake Cup, li miles.—Stork 9.7, Hipo 8.11, Cold Steel 8.9, The Banker 8.2, Diamond Ring 8.0, Esthonia 7.9, Sunshot, Pouma 7.8, Passionate 7.7, Passin’ Through 7.5, Eerie 7.0, Active 6.7. Electric Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Solfrange 9.7, Quillfire 8.7, Wee Sandy 8.4, Gold Clip, Empire Camp, Lisogne 7.13, Uncle Dave 7.11, Monoghan 7.10,

Hineora 7.5, Roosbvate, Puawhato, Craigowan, Master Lucerne, Roekfire, Lady Estelle, Insurance, Guard of Honour, Lady Hazel 7.5. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Hipo 9.9, Rational 9.3, Rafa 8.6, Pouma, Reremoana 8.3, Irapuka 7.10, The Lamb 7.4, Solfrange 6.7. Welter Handicap, 7 furlongs.—General Pryde 9.6, Troilus 9.3, Te Monanui, Carnbee 8.13, Bonogne 8.10, Blue Peter, No Response 8.8, Fire Brigade, Taitaiata, Gold Peak 8.4, Objector, Craigowan, Closefire, Mountain Gold, All }Vind. Camj) Gun 8.0. Farewell Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Te Kawa 9.4, Solfrange 9.0, Sunny Vale 8.8, General Pryde 8.5, Quillfire 8.0, Carnbee 7.13, Wee Sandy 7.11, Lucernal 7.8, Gold Clip, Empire Camp, Lisogne, Uncle Dave .7.6, Mountain Ore, Interest 7.4, Roaming 7.2, Roosevate, Airano, Gold Rangi, Master Lucerne, Roekfire, Lady Captain Gazeley, Sea View, Lady Estelle 7.0.

HANDICAPS FOR OHINEMURI. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr It. Wynyard for events to la) run oil the opening day of the Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s meeting: Handicap Hurdles. li miles —Miss 'Melva 11.6, Explorer 10.10. Prince Rufus 10.7, King Abbey 10.4, Hyginas, Starland 10.0, Snake 9.12, Eonmark, Prince Abbey, Lucullent 9.10, Daddy’s Girl. Irish Jig 9.8, Young Thurnhum 9.7. Knighthood 9.4, Ulva’s Isle, Scottish Knight 9.3, Greekson 9.2, Peter Maxwell, Opaloid, Hqkomai, Ard-na-lea, King Ainans. Connemara, Kaikaku, Jasper’s Gate. West Abbey, Ngatoa, Maniahera 9.0. ICarangahake Handicap (for two-year-olds), five furlongs.—Merry Damon 9.13, King Lu 9.3, Dal Eaton 8.6, Air Queen 8.4, Ripon Abbey 7.10, Judge’s Box 7.9, Abberfeldy, Cocoanut 7.4. Romantic, Letter of Credit, Ilolymond, Bonnie Boy 7.2, Te Kawana, Town Mail, Wiltshire, Golden Krist, Ohinemuri, Winsome Boy, Billikins, Paddon, Luxurious, Glena Bay, Tamahine 7.0. Maiden Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Ballymoy 9.0, Tall Timber 8.10, Quincoma 8.7, The Immigrant. Kiki, Ktng Pot, Quinsillia 8.5, Bright Comet, Ornin, lllingar 8.4, Larrikin, Orchis, Lady Cintra 8.3, Muri Aroha, Native Girl, Miss Ford 8.2, In Town. Sulla, Millie Abbey, Brushwood Boy, Rose Earl, Harvest Day. High Rose 8.0, Bonnie Clare, Trill, Red Comet, Taumari, Miss Vera, Whizbro 7.13, Fair Abbey. Potash, Spadond 7.12, Mountain Stag, Vernier, The Sapling 7.11, Glen Abbey, Genetra, Silver Line 7.10, Little Flower, Aircraft, Rambling Kate, Sir Archie, Elva Rose, Marble Town 7.9, Lady Luck, Gowanfield, Sante Fe 7.9. Ohinemuri Cup, li mileß. —Polonctt 9.0 j Town Bank 8.4, Spoony 7.10, Loyal Irish 7.9, Royal Present 7.9, Lady Ridicule 7.9, Alfort 7.2, Cherry Ripe 7.0. Gold Jacket 7.0. Steel Bar 7.0, Urulla 7.0, Matinee 7.0, Peiham 7.0, Far North 6.12, Desert Glow 6.12, Tresillian 6.12, Infante 6.10, Forest Gold 6.10. Regent 6.10, Tactician 6.10, Whetanui 6.10, Tinokaha 6.9, Abbey Bell 6.8, Potoanui 6.8, Shebang 6.7, Son-o - Mine 6.7, Cureaform 6.7. Komata Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Far North 9.0, High Flown 8.11, Bevis 8.10, Gay Comet 8.8. Tall Timber 8.7, Curraghmore, Ngarara 8.4, Archibald, Pinon Lady Biddy, Ring the Bell 8.3, Constellation 8.2,.. Daylight 8.0, Athenry, Maurea Drolatique, Welta, Merry Ann, Sans Gene, Maungapiko 7.13, Brushwood Boy, Royal Form, Transformer 7.12, Archeon, Peter Rosa 7.9, Arch Opal, Multini, Irish Jig, Uncle Jack. Master Bohan, Bav Dighton 7.6, Sam, Bowman, Bir-el Abd 7.5, Potash 7.4, Black Mark, Connemara 7.3, Gold Clip. Snow Smock, Wainui, Arsene Lupin, Trill, Fiery Lad, War Ribbon, Bavu, New Moon 7.0. Waihi Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Finelli 9.0, King Merv 8.13, Pavo 8.7, Dan Quin 8.4, Master Doon 8.2, Master O’Rorko 7.12, Regent 7.10. Heisler, Cawnpore 7.7, Golden Bubble, Miss Egypt. Matinee 7.5, Loch Abbey, Bevis, Quinetto 7.4, Ring the Bell, York ‘Abbey 7.3, White Comet, Day Guurd 7.2, Princess Ronnie, Charlady, Constellation, Lady Lois, Lace Maker, Golden Rain 7.0. Hauraki Plains Steeplechase, about 2 2 - miles. —Explorer 11.5 Glenotus 10.11, Miss Melva 10.5, Starland 10.2, Snake 10.0, Young Thurnham 9.11, Pentograrn. Never Despair 9.10, Capstar 9.8, King Abbey 9.5, Ulva’s Isle 9.4, Thiganthu, Hokomai 9.2, Indemnity, Scottish Knight, Master Bruce, Captain Webb 11., Gold Glen, Importer, Ngatoa 9.0. Netherton Welter Handicap, 1 mile Town Bank 9.5, Esthonia. 8.8, Steel Bar, Joy Ride 8.6. Desert Glow 8.5, Tactician 8.4, Master O’Rorko, Far North 8.1, Recent 7.13, Forest Gold 7.12, Infante 7.11, Miss Egypt, Loch Abbey, Barometer, Zircon John Dix, Abbey Bell, Muscart, Gay Comet 7.10, Somo Fashion, Golden Rain 7.9, Gold Bud. Merry Ann, Peter Maxwell, Drawbridge, Cureaform, Opaloid, Strongholt-, Curraghmore, Smoke, Shebang, King’s Smock, Charlady, New Moon, Sam 7.7.

WELLINGTON NOMINATIONS. Following aro nominations for tho principal events of tho \\ ellington Club s meetRailway Handicap, six furlongs.—Abbey Bell Barn Owl, Bonnie Gold, Civility, deluge Day Guard, Gay Juliet, Good Sport, Hipo, Hall Mark, Koodoo, King Merv, Lucius Master Sandstone, Merit, Moorland, Many Kittle, Pelham, Piquant, Royal Divorce, Rafa, Reremonana, Sir Pam, Snatcher, Sun Up, Degage. Thompson Handiacp, one mile. Jionnio Gold Clandhu, Clarinda, Civility, Crown Star Deluge, Far North, Fool’s Paradise, Gay’ Juliet, Gaze, Glenross, Good Sport, Ilipo Ilka, Imperial Spark Koodoo, Martian Miss, Many Kittle, Mountain Lion, Muscari, Pilliewinkie, Quest, Reremoana, Red Wink. Snatcher, Siaosi, Sun Up, Surveyor, Spoony, Sunny Loch, Suggestion, Tresham, Uralla, Winkie’s Best North Island Challenge Stakes, 1925, weight for sago; seven furlongs— Orazone, Avazono, Motley, b.o. Clarenceaux—Vanna, Inferno, Captain Gazely, Rational, Gloaming Lady Isinglass, Merit, Trentham Gold Cup, weight-for-age; two miles.— Agitato, Far North, Gloaming, Pilliewinkie, Quiescent, Red Wink, Stork, Surveyor, Suggestion, Tho Banker, IresAutumn Handicap, one mile and three furlongs.—Bonetter, Clandhu, Clarinda, Crown Star, Far North, Gaze Kilfaire, Mountain Lion, Muscari, Pilliewinkie, Quiescent, Royal Present, Siaosi, Spoony, Suggestion, Sterk, Stream, Shining Armour Tresham, Tho Banker, Uraha. Suburban Handicap, six furongs-Bam Owl Bonnie Gold, Civility, Clarinda, Gay Guard, Deluge, Fool’s Paradise, Gay Juliet, Good Sport, Hall Mark, Ilipo Ilka, Inferno, King Merv, Koodoo, Ivilris, Lava, Lucius, Moorland, Merit, Master Sandstone Many Kittle. Pelham, Piquant, Quest. Rafa, Reremoana. Royal Divorce, Snatcher, Sun Up.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA

SPEARFELT WINS KING’S PLATE. [By Electrio Telegraph .—Copy right.] MELBOURNE, March 8. For tho Victorian Racing Club’s meeting there was fine weather and a large attendance, many inter-Stute and New Zealand sportsmen being present. The going was good. Laveuse headed Peacemaker and Manacre insido the distance in the Gibson Carmichael Stakes and won race in record time. The Now Zealand horse Estuary was third and Slapdash tenth. Laveuse was trained by the New Zealander, D. J. Price. The New Zealand horse Father s Voice was prominent early in tho race in tho Leonard Stakes, but Mercian King finish-

ed best and won nicely. Father’s Voioe was fifth. G. 11. Harrison rode Laveuse and Mercian King. The latter was bred and trained by his owner. There was a great race in the King’s Plate. Speurfelt was last early in the race, but finished with a great run in the straight and won amidst cheers. The colt is engaged in the Sydney Gup. Speurfelt is trained by the New Zealander, Vincent O’Neill. The last four furlongs of the race were covered in 48 3-ssecs., the last six in 1.144, and the last mile in 1.404. King Pan credited his trainer, Holt, with his second win at the meeting and gave his jockey his twenty-ninth win of the season. The time for the race was a record, the last four furlongs being covered in 484 secs. The veteran Monroso had a great reception on winning the Autumn Steeples. lie is trained by H. Connelly. In this race Warlock broke a shoulder. In the Farewell Handicap, Adrift was always handy and ran to the front in the straight. The time 1.38, was a record for the race, the last four furlongs being covered in 484 secs. In the Northcote Handicap, Answer unseated his rider, O’Meally, at tho start. Forty-eight owners shared the total of £31,466 of the V.R.C. Stakes. Mr Cameron receives £2219 and Mr Stead £5lB. Gibson Carmichael Stakes, 7 furlongs.— Laveuse, 9.2, lj .Manucre, 9.7, 2; Estuary, 8.2, 3. Thirteen ran. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.26 J. Leonard Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Mercian King, 8.6 (G. Harrison) 1; Lausanne, 7.7, (S. Davidson) 2; Valiant, 8.7 (L. Franklin) 3. Twenty ran. Won by a neck, half a length separating second and third. Time, 1.13. King’s Plate, 2 miles.—Spearfelt, 8.0 (R. Lewis) 1; Lilypond, 8.11 (W. Duncan) 2; Backwood, 9.4 (P. Brown) 3. Tho only other starter was Bronte. Bronte led for tho first mile, but Backwood then came to tho front. Lilypond joined them in the struight, where Spearfelt came fast and won by a length, with Backwood four lengths away third, and Bronte a furlong away fourth. Time, 3.32. Northcote Handicap, I.] miles.—King Pan, 8.3, 1; Dronge, 7.12, 2; Treasury, 7.1, 3. Thirteen ran. Won bv a neck, half a length separating second and third. Time, 2.324. Autumn Steeples, about 3 miles.—Monrose, 10.8, 1; Namera, 9.8, 2; Master Fie, 9.0. 3. There were seven starters. Won by five lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, 6.22. Farewell Handicap, 1 mile. —Adrift, 8.13, 1; King Carnival, 8.13, 2; Jimmie 8., 6.74. 3. Won by a neck, half-a length between second and third. Time, 1.38. Press Association.