SPORTING

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 102, 31 March 1925, Page 6

SPORTING

MANAWATU AUTUMN MEETING. COMMENCES TO- MORROW. The Manawatu Racing Club's autumn gathering commences at Awapuni to-mor-row and will be conclud'd pn Thursday. Visitors from all parts of tho Dominion havo already arrived ant: with favourable weather conditions prevai irg a big crowd of racegoers will put ii an appearance, and that they will bo entertained with sport of the very bright! t nature is quite certain. The horses eng; fed in the three principal races—Pi ince f Wules Handicap, Manawatu Sires’ Pmduco Stakes and Awapuni Gold Clip —arc speedy animals, and their prospects hovi been freely discussed. As thoso events look particularly open speculation will tn e a wide range. Tho Woodhey Handicap should provide a good betting race and as equally good a contest. Euphonium, Wilderness and Quillfire appear well ph ed. Tho acceptors for the Karere Hurdles number 10. Puwhero, Lundbird and The Curragh should dispute favouritism. In the Princo o: Walt Handicap there are 18 engaged. Mart 11a lias only to race up to her Rangitikc. form to bo dangerous, while Glesross, CJralla and Clarinda will bo well suited by tho distance. Brigadier Bill, I’ilette and Curraghmoro will help to keep the contest for the To Matai Hark interesting. In view pf recent fori Lady Cavendish is likely to go out. favourite in the Sires’ Produce Stakes (six furlongs), though there is umple muteriul engaged for a surprise. The contest for the Awapuni Gold Cup (U miles) will giro rise to it great deul of enthusiasm, and with such animals as Count Cavour, Suggestion, Inferno, Motley and Muscari competing the race will be a memorable one. Count Cavour, Inferno and Suggestion look a solid trio, while there aro possibilities associated with Muscari. There are some speedy customers among the 19 listed for the Telegraph Handicap, King Merv, Rational and Pelham being three of them. The ctoncluding event, the Linton Hack race, will bo a good betting raco, there being 28 acceptors. Brigadier Bill is at the top of the handicap with 10.1, and if reserved for this event would have to be taken into account. Guuntlet will not want for supporters, and the samo remarks apply to Drolatique. Te Monanui has the reputation of being smart, and may be the best of the lightweights. The first race starts at 11.45. Trains will leave Palmerston North station for the racecourse at 9XO, 10.35, 11.5 and 11.45. WORK AT AWAPUNI. THE FINAL GALLOPS. Conditions were ideal for early work at tho Awapuni racecourse this morning, and a large number of interested followers o' the sport attended to witness activities. A big majority of the visiting contingent exercised, although a number restricted their work to half-pace, but some useful gallops were carried out. Que9t and Piquant, accompanied by two youngsters, were the first to make their appearance, but their activities were restricted to trotting exercises on the sand. Hallmark scampered four furlongs on the outside grass track, the journey occupying 54sees. Deluge und Motley were associated in a three-furlong dash in 39 secs. The former was pulling hard. Bevis, with H. Gray up, went a strong round on tho plough. Landbird (J. Kaan) was sent a round on the grass, negotiating three flights of hurdles, but did not jump over well. Mimetic (R. Reed), looking very fit, was trotted on the grass. Lucius with a companion worked on the plough, the former holding an advantage over its companion at the end of a four-furlong dash. The McKenzie pair, Clarinda and Clandhu (M. McDonald) worked together on the plough, sprinting home, the latter liOlding a slight advantage at the finish. Tuahine with H. Gray up covered four furlongs in 51secs, while the samo horseman put Archeeu through a steady round. Rangimoana and a companion went pleasingly on tho outside, while another local candidate in Megalo was sent two solid rounds on the plough. Two stable-mates in Benmure and Master Sarto galloped seven furlongs on tho plough in lmin. 37 1-Ssecs., there being little between them. Count Cavour and Suggestion were sent seven furlongs, the last six taking lmin. 20 2-ssecs. Grand Knight and Black Cat . did four furlongs on the plough in good style, the journey being cut out in 50secs dead. Tho Curragh (W. McSweeny) did a round over tlio sticks, giving a very fair performance. Lady Bentinck with Mime scampered over four furlongs in 52sees, the former holding tho advantage. King Merv and Abbey Bell wore sent six furlongs on the plough, the lust five occupying 65secs and tho full journey lmin 19secs. Lady Cavendish, working alone, went three furlongs, the last twfo tukiug 26secs. Inferno (J. Barry) on the plough left six furlongs behind in Irnin 18secs. Glenross from tho samo stable went seven furlongs on the plough in lmin 34 2-ssecs. He commenced slowly, tho first taking 15 4-ssecs, the second 12 l-ssees three furlongs 41 l-ssecs, hour 54 l-ssecs| five lmin. Bsecs, and finishing full of running.

Lin Arlington and Capitulation worked on tho plough, doing steady work. The handsome colt, Anthonie, from the dam of Rebekah, cantered a round on the plough, while another southerner in Pink Rose also worked on the plough. Both look very well.

Mandane (J, Barry), a second day winner at \\ ellington, went five furlongs in limn but did not appear to put any heart into his work. Little River (A. McDonald) was jumped over five llights ot hurdles. While gulloping strongly, the iiallinger candidate struck at every hurdle. Snatcher finished full of running at the end or. seven furlongs, covered in lmin oojsecs. He, however, looked somewhat thin. Luurne and Novear worked a fast round on the plough, the youngster having slightly the better of matters at the end of the journey. Sctotch Mixture and Heather Sprig went four furlongs in 514 secs, the latter having a length advautuge at the finishing post. Gold Box (R. Reed) covered a round at three-quarter pace. Koodoo and Kilmere went five furlongs in lmin 5 4-ssecs ihe latter had the better of the jumuout, but its companion was with it at tho head of the straight, and was half u engtli in front as they finished. Redhead finished u round by sprinting the last two furlongs in 27 .|-ssccs. Semphce was sent a six-turllong journey, the last five occupying lmin Ssecs. Serenade, pulling hurd covered two rounds on the plough at a strong pace. Battle Knight (R. R ee d) and Gaze (J Barry) were associated in a half-mile gallop which occupied 53 4-s,ecs. Tho former field a slight advantage at tho journeys end. A large number carried out easy exercises, the morning being well ad .\ a >r ccd - ,ofore the work terminated. I till ewinkle is reported to have gone amiss and will nfcit be a sturter at the meeting while Red Wink is also a doubtful candidate.

MATA MATA RACES. Per Press Association. MATAMATA, March 28. The Matamata races wero field to-day tho results being as follow: High weight Handicap, one mile.—Miss Vera 1, Mauren 2, To Tahi 3. Time, 1.45. Waharoa Handicap, seven furlongs.— Topping 1, Rar.ingi 2, Peter Rosa 3. Time 1.29 1-5. Matamata Cup, one rnilo and u-quarter. —Esthonia 1, Infante 2, Cherry Ripe 3. Also started : Zircon, Forest Gold, Peter Maxwell, Passionless, King Abbey. Won by two lengths. r ..’iino, 2.10 3-5. Ilinuora Handicap, six furlongs.— Warnui and Glen Abbey (dead heat) 1, Queen Comet Time, 1.16 2-5. Okoroire Handicap, one mile.—Tall Timber 1, Star o’ tho East 2, Dorinda 3. Time, 1.43 1-5. Railway liar.dicap, six furlongs.—Day Guard 1, Loch Abbey 2, Passionate 3 Timo, 1.15. Walton Welter Handicap, seven furlongs. Sans Gene 1, iJureaform 2. Putaruru Stakes, five furlongs.—Queenie Latour 1, Pondennis 2