HOLIDAY RACING.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1499, 27 December 1911, Page 5

HOLIDAY RACING.

lanawatu Summer Meeting.

BIG CROWD FOR CUP DAY-

FINE WEATHER AND GOOD RACING.

BY " ASMODEUS-"

The glass oemmenced to rise yesterday motniug, and though vain Ml iu the fatly hours, the clouds later disappeared, aud the suu Bhoue out just at the right moment to ensure a big attendance at the races and what promise') to be a miserably wet day turned out beautifully tine. The attendance at Awapuui wbs therefore considerably above the average, and it was one of the most successful Boxing Days the Manawatu Racing Olab has hnd for several years. With satisfactory fields therefore it was not surprisingthat t:talisator invtstmefts should ba brisk and £22,967 was invested on the machine, compared to last Boxing Day's total of £15,576, an Increase of £7,400. On that occasion receipts from the bookmakers totalled £342. Satisfactory features of the meeting w&re the successful handicapping of Mr J. E, Henrys, and the splendid starting of Mr R. H. Skipwith, the work of bothy,ihfse offloials baing responsible for tlio Bplendid racing, With Mr Hattgill in tlw judge's box there was no dflay in laisiog the numbers, and with these three officials, combined with a capable office stiff, needless to say everjthing passad off without a hitch. As stated yesterday morning Caretaker Stevens had the course in exoelleut shape iu spite of the rain, and the grinds were as usual a perfect picture.

Interest mainly ceutred in tlie Cap, which gave promise of being the finfst oontßit yet fongl t out for that event. However, this rac3 was largely spoilt by the want of consideration showu by the Foxtoti owned mare Waipaka, who, with the lightest of weights, simply lan the field off its legs, and trcnsformed, what promised to be a keenly fought out race into a laughable procession.

The Jfalineiston Brass Band enlivened proceedings with blight music.

Kesnlts era as follows: TRIaL PLATE ol 100 boys; swen

i'Di'longs. 4-0. O'Donohue's b g Tripoli, 4rys, by Marshall Sonlt— SiinoniaS) 7.13 (W. Kirk) 1 I—Wire Tofeena's Nufeuitu, 7.4 (A. McMdlan) 2 2-0. Oropse's Kingswell, 7.1 i) (P. Meagher) _ 3 Also started: (> Stellatis 7.13, 10 Aviator-7.13, 3 Mangaroa 7.11, 5 Mallard 7.7, 8 Knropotan&i 7.4, 9 Sir Donald 7.4,7 Stockada 7.4, 11 Elkmairt 7.2. Won by two lengths, same between secoud and third. Time, 1.30.

TOKOMARU HURDLES of 120 sdvs; one and three-quarter milts. 3—T. F. Nolan's ch g Leolactar, aged, by Leolautis —Lastauflttp, 9.0 (0. Price) 1 1-0. B.Pharazyn's Longner,lo.6 (W. Flynn) 2 7-F. 0. K'aber's Seaman, 9,4 (F. Lind) Also ran: 4 Gold Bird 10,13, o Passive 10 7, 2 Te Pnia 10.3, (> IV launic 9,12. Wou by two lengths, ten lengths between second and third. Time, y.20.

GILLIES HACK of 100 sots; six furlongs. o-H. Whitney's br c Tari-a, 4yrs, b'y Stapmak—Fairymaid, 7.9 (R. Young) 1 10— Q. Penfold's Parewanai, 7.9 (A. McMnllm) 2 B—D. Buic&'s Taonui (5.7, (W. Bell) 3

Also ran: 2 Gay Lawle s. 7.13, 9 Goldemnr 7.13, 3udy Kilclieran 7.9, 4 Serapiiio 7.8, 6 PtrtUnd Lady 7.0, 1 Saannioary 613, 11 Overheard 0.12, 12 Millbanbs G. 7, 18- Fashion Plate C.7. Won by half a length, two lengths between fitcoud a'id third. Time, 1.17 4-5;

MAHAWATU UUP ot 500 sovs; one and a lialf mil's. 10— S. Messena's b m Waipakn, aged, b? Conqueror—Waipnna, 6.10 (A. Reed) 1 H_L. Kbit's b in loey, (Wiby Bit belli)'a'l—Rain, 0,12 (catried (U3|£), (H. Giiffitlis) 2 g_A- Alexa der'sb g Uoodwiu Park, 6 rs, by S'ivh Park— Yivat, 7.2 («. McMnlleu) 3 Also ran: 3 Merrlvonia 8.10 (W. Ynuug), 4 abirbrothock, 8.12 inc. 31bs O'nalty, (P. Meagher) 1 Martins 7.13 (R. King), GEspartero 7.12 (W. Kirk), 3Te Pnia 7.11 (H. Tricklcbink), 14 Rauparahs 7.!) (K. McDonald), 1 S'r Antrim 7.9 (R. Yuune, 9 Birkline 7.3 Mesoul G. 12 (W. Waller), 13 (iold Circle (J. 11, 5 Brown Trout fi. 10 (H. Watson. Wnn by four lengths, tinea hugtlis betweeu s:c>ucl and tiin - '. Tiusfl, 2.40,

JUVENILE HANDICAP of 125 sovs; five furlongs—2—Mr Highflen's b f Bronze, 3yis, by Field Batt'iy-Our La-lv, 8.13 (W. Young) 1 1-D. Buick's R*agi-toa, 8.13 (F 1 , ■ Mi-agher) 2 5-W. E. Bidwill's Itnaginatiou 6.12 (11. Watson) 3 Also run: 4 Merton (U2,0 Field Maid 6.12. Won by tlueo lengths, half a length between s:c li'l auii third. Timo 1.4. Itakarua HACK WELTED, of ■ 100 sovs; seven furlongs.— 2-H. Wliitpev's b c Oibssi, 4vrs, by St Ambrjse-U.i--niflß, 8.13 (T. Piitelmrd) 1 9-F, J, Att'ifM's Bouuie Hoy, 8,5 (T, George) 2

3—A. M. Wright's Stevens. 9.3 (0. Piice) 3 Also ran: 8 Beacon 9.18,1 Ovatiou 9.5,7 Qneen of Soots 8.8,4 Pot Luck 8.3, 10 Blend 8.2, (i Matlow 80, 5 Blakeney 8,0,11 Harekna 8.0. Won !by a length, Stevens half a length away third. Time 1.32. FITZHERBERT HANLIOAP, of 200 sovs; six furlongs,I—K. A. McDonald's b m Herruia, by Birkenhead—Nixie, 8,7(0, Price) 1 4-F. S. Easton's Lady Moutoa, 7.3 (A. McMulleu) 3—R. W. Patarson's Mon Ami, 7.2 (W. Welter) 3 Also ran: 2 Qladiole 8.11, 5 Polymorphous 8.10, 6 Thetis 67. Won by half a head, a neok between secouf at»d fcliirri. Time GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of 150 sovs; one mile.I—S. MoQreevy's b m Voetgaug, Gyrs, by SaJ Fran-Ngaio, 7,12 (H. Griffiths) l G-D, Kemp's Fleetweek, 0.11 (H. Tricklebauk) 2 3-M. M. Elleiton's Sea Queen, 8,2 (R. Young) 3 Also ran: 2 Fliugot 8,4, 5 Attention 7.7, 4 Martou 6,10. Won by a length. Time 1.4 G.

NOTES ON THE RACING. ' Eleven were saddled up lor the opening event, the Trial Platf. The Fordell trained Nnkuatn was installed abetter favonrita than Kingswell, iu a big bttting race. From an even despatch Tripoli showed out in front and iemained there throughout the journey, easily defeating the favourite by two langthH, Nukuatu beatiug Kingswell by a similar distance for second plac9 with Stallaris fooitli aud Mangaroa fifth. Tlie winner is by Marshal SoultSiuionias and is the fkbt of Marshal Suult's stock to score a stake. He is owned by Mr 0. O'Donohue and trained by H. Hickey. There were no withdrawals from the Hurdles, Lousuer and Te Ru carried most of the money. Tyrannic led to the stand where Longner took charge and led round the baok from Te Ru. Leolauter then came (n the sceno aud went in chase of Longner aud catching him just baforj reaching the last jnmp rau home an easy winner by two lengths. Sranian was a poor third followed by Passive aud Gold Bird. The winner ran in accordance with his track form and paid a ÜBtfal price.

The liell for tlie Gillies Hack numbered thiitecu and the locally owued Sauguiasrv was a vary hot favourite. Taonui led away with Tnrua his nearest attendant. Tuma led into the straight and stalling off a strong challenge bf Parewanui wen by half a length. Taonui was two lengths bask third with the favourite and Lady Kilcheran next in line. There was a stir of more than ordinary inteiest as the fourteen starters lined up for the Oup in view of the fact that it was considered to be unusually open The betting was very brisk, and while Martiue was a strong favourite at least half the fiild was very strongly snpporteii. Martlne was on the rails with Merrivcuia and Aberbrothock iu sjoend audtliiril places. Iney caused a little diveision at the barrier, bat Mr Skipwith effected a line start, from whioh Martiue and Menivonia were momentarily in the lead. Then like an arrow from the shaft Waipaku came through and a mnrmur of surprise ran through the big crowd as the aged Foxton mare put more and more daylight between herself m'J the held. The long-tailed daughter of Conqueror and Waipnoa led past the etanl with ten lengths to the soon and she was battling hard for her head. Sir Antrim and JUspartero were ahead of the rfst of. .the field and the riders of the t) b3 more concerned with the progress of the better supposed division than with the apparently expecting her to c mj back to the IMd without them giving themselves I the trouble of chasiog her. Maan- ! while Waipaku inoieassd her irad | aud showed no sings of tiring and |at last the leadeis of the bunched fold appeared to realise that there was not much further to go and that it W6S 'np to them.' Martiue st sail after Waipaku. and slightly lesiened the gap roundiog the home bend. It Was a hopel ss chase, however, as Waipn&u was full of running. She was still some six lengths to tte good at the eutrauce to the straight, and though luey an I Uoouwin Park came witn a msh at the finish the f inner oonld get no nearei than f&or lmptlis away from the winner. Goodwiu Park wns three leugtlis back third with Birkline touith, Martiue fifth and Ab rbrothook sixth. Miscal finished last and apparently brcfee dowD. She was second favouriK Waipaku's ruuaway win completely spoilt the race, aud it seems remarkable that she should nave been allowed to run the opposition off their legs in the man-1 n°r phe did. If King on Martine, for | stance, hai paid more atfcaption to Waipaku aud kept within striking distance of her sne would probably have won. As it was the race was (10 a great extect stoleu by young Kseil» who rode a clever race. As stated the other day when Reed rode his tiist winner, Fbreuoe Nightingale, at, Woodville, this youngster is the lightsst jockey at present ruling in the Dominion. He weighs 4st 71bs is appreutic d to J. (Jimeron if Feilding. His win in the Manawatu Oup will bring i>im iuto prominence aud his sjrvicoa will no doubt be largely availed of. Although Waipaku was an outsider the crowd with tine spotting reeling gave the old ' mure an i hsr lider hearty cheers cn their return to the bird cage, and no doubt much of the populatity of the win was dne to the fact that S, Messena has had a voiy bad run during fcho past two ynirs. Waipaku was I pot over the sticks at the latter end

AUSTRALIAN RAGING,

A.J.O. SUMMER MEETING.

(Press Aeeociation. —By Telegraph.— Copyright). Received 8 55 p.m.

Sydney, Last Night,

~ PORT ADELAIDE RAGES.

Received 10 p.m. Adelaide, Last Night.

DUNIDIN JOOKEY OLUB,

of last season, but showed no ability iu that liirpction. She was recently said to be lame and it was alleged that she had not been accsptod for at Martou in consequence. Waipakn's last win was in the Ashhurst Oup in 1901), in wliieli she carried 8.12. Ovation was favourite for the Tarama Hack Welter. Blakenoy led to the distance, where Odessa and Bonnie Bay came with a rattle, the former wiuniug by a length from Bonnie Boy. Stevens was half a length away third witli Bhkeney fourth and Mat-low fifth.

Hermia was a slightly hotter favourite than Qladiole for the Fitzherbert Handicap. The Birkenhead mate played up badly at the barrier, aud unseated her rider. Finally a good start was effected, Hermia aud Ulntliole baing iu the lead. The two fought for leadership to ttie distance, where Ulaniole was dtne with. Lady Montoa then clialleugod and in a great race home the favourite jnst gained tho verdict by hall a head. Mon Ami was a neck away from Lady Moutoa with Glailiole clos9 up fourth. This was the finest finish of the meeting,

TARANAKI MEETING.

Voetgaug was favourite in the GrEU'lstsmi Handicap, which she won from start to iiuish. Fleetweek finished well into seoond place with Sea Queen close up third.

TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Following are the aooeptances for to-day Kelvin Hack, 1 mile and a fur-long.-Odessa 9.0, Birkline 8.13, Midiau 8.1.3, Meefcweefe 8.5, StevpLS 8.2, Goldeu Age 7.1, Queen of Scjis 7.0, Mangaroa 6.13.

Tiritea Hurdles, 1% miles.—Waiputere 11.13, Gold Bird 10.11, Longner 10.9, Te Ku. Leoianter 10.1, Te Wlietu 9,9, Seaman 9.2. Higliden Hack, 6 fnrlongs.-Bea-con 9.0, Ovation, Makara 8,7, Seaweed 8.2, Seraphio 7.10, Lady Kilcheian 7.8, Portland Lady 7.5, Pot Luck 7.3, Nukuatu 7 0, Taonni 1.G2, Mallard, Aviator (5.7. bummer Handicap, 1 mile —Sir Antrim, Vi 8.2, Brum 8.1, Iney 7.11, Sob Queen 7.8, Fleetweek G. 12.

Terraoe Hack TV elter, 1 mile,— Taroa, Lady Ladu-i 9.10, Tripoli 9.8, Bonnie Boy 8.11, Kingswell, Nnkuatn, Blabeney 8.2, Blend, Overheard 8.1, Matlow, Kurapatauga 8,0. Awapuni Handioap, 6 furlongs.— Polymorphous 8.7, Lady Moutoa, Asoslon 7.10, Projeotile 7.3. Himatangi Welter, 7 furlongs.— Bronze 9.8, Brown Tront 8.10. Oork 8.9, Attenticn 88, Eclogue 8,6, Separator, Waioura'B.3, Marton 8.1. The following remain iu the Sixth FN., Stakes, 6 lu'lcngs —Boanerges 9.6, Lord Soolt 8.12, Kangiatua 8.4, Gnwrie Lasa 7.13, Vooation, M6rton 6.9.

The weather was fine and hot for the A.J.O. Summer races. Results;

December Stakes.—Golden Gauntlet l, Florentin 2, Salarino 3. Seven starters. A good iiuish. Won by a neck. Time, 1.8. Summer Oup of 1000 sovs, 1 mile 5 furlongs.—Bawbee 1, Olive Green 2, Safomts 3. Thirteen starters, including Bridge. Won easily by eight lengths, Time, 2.6%.

QUEENSLAND TURF OLUB. Brisbane, Last Night, The Newmarket Haniicap resulted: —Bed Knight 1, Bright Laddie' 2, Barallen 3, Ten starters. Won by two lengths, Time, 2.53%.

The Port Adelaide Oop resulted Kuin 1, Loru mwyne 2, Lady Argosy 3, Seventeen starters. Won by half a length, a bead between seoond and third. Time, 2.26.

HOPETOUN OUP. Mtlbourue, .Last Night. The Hopetoun Oup at the V.A.T.O. meeting resultedGfunboat I,Prince Harold 2, Lord Kelvin 8, Twelve startais. Won by four lengths. Prince Harold beat Lord Kelvin by a head. Time, 2.51%.

AWN.A OARLOVNA WINS THE HANDICAP. Dunedin, Last Night. The Dunedin Jockey Club's Sum* rner meeting opened to-day in splendid weather, and there was a good attendance. Results

Summer Hnrdles, 1% miles.— Goldpin 9.9 1, Milo 10.9 2, Rifle Range 10.0 3. Also started: Master Paul,. Simon Pure, Glenfield, Ringman,, Embrasure, Sharpeye. Sharpeye fell at the secoud bur.lle and Simon Pore at the second to laet. Won by six lengths. Time f 3.30.

"Salisbury Handioap, ft furlongs Palisane 8.131, Kimona 7.2 2, Alfrela 7.13' d, Also started: Troon, Red, White aud Blue, Saciia, Oortie* Wou by a head. Time, 1.34 2-o UuDetlin Handicap, 5 furlonps.— Auiia Ualovnu 8.8 1, Peg 7.7 2, S'lona May 7.7 3 Also htarted: Pippin, Tuttaramos. Win by a necK. Time, lit 8-o. OtJgo Handicap. miles.—Roufcine 0.121, Waija 8.0 2, Trne Kuirl t (UOiJ. Also stated: Ho,si Noble, Tho Cornet, Wa's w, Muiaora, Weil by two lengths. 'i'iaie, 2.18 36.

Trial Stakes, 7 fin longs.-Orataua 7.111, Optimeform 8.6 2, Mnrcock 8.2 2. Aso started: Malum, Multifill, White Flng, Barou Lowburn, Qleiitui, Good Timo, Driftwood, Speybank, Tlirax, Pleasure Kent.

A R.O MEETING,

Won by four lengths, Time, 1.35 1-5.

Federal Hsndioap, (i farlongs,— Stepmoter 8,71, rireoboire 6.!) 2, My Lawyer 8.13 3. Also started; Soldier's Chorus, Penates, San Sevoro. Kcstroma, Japan, Goodsail, Expansion, Palotte. Won by half a length. Time, 1,20.

° Civersham Handicap, 6 furlongs. -Daliugdala 8, 1, Foul 8.0 2, Mosgiel 8.0 3. Also started, Joliu Banyau, Satotv Pin, Qcuta, Otakeho, Obi. Won by a length. Time, 1.21 I*s.

Otekeo Wtltar, 1 mile.-Fisticuff 8.111, Merry Lass 8,0 2, Feotlcra 8.10 3. Also started, Medallist, Aim well, Puafea, Pinuol, Miss Artvauoe, Eiskiuo. Won by a l ugth and a half. Time, 1.50 1-5.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES.

The following are the acceptances for the seooud day of the Taranaki meeting:—

Fitzroy Haok, seven furlongs.— Allure 88, Topio ? 10, St Prior 79, Royal Simon, Gordon Bell, St Heleua, Logouii, l'ha Spy, Rangiwarn, Manosa, Royal Dragoon, Kiwitihi, Draft, Btll Paul, St Lnap 7 7. '

Electric Back, live furlongs—-Piri-wai9o, Bow Bells 810. Nukulian 8 9, Avaunce 83, Park Tide 82, St Gate 71?, Gleu, Lady Eran, Rector Girl, Kaffir Queen, Ineuru, Waitene, Galtoe ?7.

Hurdhs, oae and a half miles Pleiades 10.8, Stat Rose 107, Sir Tnllocli 97, Silva, Brillianoy[9 5, Amba'gris 94, Darby Paul !)2, Raviuago, Forward, Enroto 9 0. Summer Hack, six farlongs—Piautatiuu 9 12, Morfcite 8 (5, Dover Straits, St Gate 1 (i, Mincrj, Gleufern, Red T.ine 7 5, Eastwind, Kiwitalii, Royal Dragoon 7 3. New Plymouth Handicap, cue mile-Epsom lass $ 13, Smilax BG, Golden Loop 80, Jargon, Patriotic 83, Oou the Slianghraua 7 10, Te Rot) 7 6, Red Lupin 7 5. Hack Welter, one mile —Sandy Paul 10 3, Paul 9 8 Uornelian 94, Allure 9 3, Silver Olase 8 11, brown Star 8 10, Muietaer 8 7, Rough Dragoon 83, Mens Soult 82, Bonny Libs 8 0,

Farewell Haudicap, six furlongsPatriotic 95, Master Sylvia 8 o, Con the Shaugliraun 80, Trucshot 712, Red Lupin 7 9.

SANTA ROSA WINS THE CUP. WINNING WAY THE STAKES. Anokland, Last Night. The Auckland Summer meeting commenoed to-day in fine weather and with a record attendance. Tote investments were £48,002 as against £29,542 on the first day of last year. Results

Trial Handicap, seven fnrlongsGoldsiza 7 G (Buchanan) 1, Crown Pearl 6 7 2, Oapt Soult7 6 8. Also ran: Master Wairiki, Miss Winsome, Faunus, St Petersburg, Dawn, Maheno, Admiral Siult, Moreykoff. Won by one anl a half leugtlis. Time 1.30.;;

Great Northern Foal Stafers, 1000 govs, six farlongs. -- Sir G. Clifford's Wiuuing Way, 8 5 (F. E Jones) 1, Beldame 85 2, Ermingarde 8 3 3. Also ran: Canute, Monorail, Haskejne, Bleriot, Dido, Iridescence. Won by thrae parts of a length. Time 1.17 3-5.

Robinson Handicap, seven furlongs —Matuioiwi Cl2 (O'Shea) 1, Royal Arms 711 2, Wawhchain 612 3. Also ran: Jollie Filie, Poictiers, La Reins, Worcester, Oondamine, Oaecimon, Cloudy Dawn, Ngatimnrn. Won by two lengths. Time 1.30.

AUOKLAND UUP of 20PO sovs,

two miles— Geo Robinson's Santa Rosa, 6yrs, 7 3 (C. Brown), 1 W. U. Ring's Domino, 711 CWiiittafeer)- 2 Jas Doulston'a Sonltoria, 711 (Deeley) 3 Also started; Los Angelos, Waimanga, Miss Misoiiief, Sedition, Mendip, Counterfeit, Miscount, (Mdfinder, Midnight Snn, Ooromandel, Maxwell, Ngapuku, Belbh, Duma. Won byjtwo lengths, Sonltsria a neck away thirl.

Grat'tou Hurdles, two miles—Delegate 11 4 (Julian) 1, Don Que? 11 (5 2, Montigo 11 8 Si, Also ran: Pruphefc, Renmac, Black Northern, Masto William, Mildnra. Won by two ana a half lengths. Time 3.5(1. Railway Handicap, six fDilougs— Gipsy Belle 81 (F. E. Jones) 1, Antoinette 8 5 3, Culprit 8 1 3, Also rau: EqnitEs, Royal Sonlt, Formby, Salute, Kakaina, By run, Ireland, Dearest, Tnrbin°, Jack Dtbrni, Hohnngatahi, TaKeliiina, tiloy, Lucille, Blue Garment, fciiegance. Won by two ami a half 1 ligths. Time 1.15 4-5,

Nnisary Handicap, five forlonssPribca Snult 710 (t). Deetay) I, Oentouarv fi 8 3, Neirene 15 3 Also ran: Tact, Monoime, lady Gerrgia, Prince Mtrriwee, Mauett l , Pri'eraugi, Kangita", Devßstition, Scottish St«, Lilly Gladstone, Lionacost, All Worthy, Ksleato, Moncwai, flurry Oge, Won by thtee lengths. Time 1.3 2-5. Xmas Handicap, one mile—Geueral Latonr 80 (L J . Brady) 1, Sea Elf 110 2, Wee Olga 7 0 3. Also van: Blectrakotf, St Felix, Ohetlclar, Sphinx,

Soa Pink, Master Jack, First Wairiki, Aristocrat, WOll by two lengths,

POR&NGAHAU RACES. Napier, Last Night. At the Porangahau grants t - ..j the Porangahan Handicap was wen by Fond Memory, with Miriam second, aurt Turqueena third, (Continued on pago 7).