SPORTING.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 1695, 25 November 1920, Page 6

SPORTING.

_2- ! *' * *' —■ -^ SEASON 1920-21. BS - STov. 25 and 26) —South Canterbury J.C. Spring. fov. 30 and Dec. I—Feildmg J.C. K Spring. i>ec. 2—Methven R.C. Annual. Dec. 8 and 9 —Woodville District J.C. Summer. If>ec. 9 —Bay of Plenty J.C. Annual. Dec. 15 —Dannevirke R.C. Summer. Dec. 15 —Taumarunui R.C. Annual. JDoc. 18 —Waipa R.C. Annual. jpcc. 27 —Kaikoura R.C. Annual. Dec. 27—Porangahau R.C. Annual. &qc. 27 and 28 —Dunedin J.C. Sum- £ mer. ■ Etec. 27 and- 28 —Westland R.C. Summer. \ Dec. 27 and 29, and Jan. 1 and 3 Auckland R.C. Summer. Dec. 27 and 28—Taranaki J.C. Christmas. Dec. 27, 28 and 30 —Manawatu R.C. Summer. Dec. 30, and Jan. 1 and 4 —Greymouth J.C. Midsummer. ASHHURST-POHANGINA RACES. ESPERANCE WINS, CUP. -SWEET MEMORY POIIANGINA HANDICAP. I The annual race meeting of the fltshhurst-Pohangina Racing Club was hield yesterday in fine" but windy Breather. There was a large attendance, and some excellent racing. The totalisator handled £26,172, a big increase over last year's figures. A feaqire of the meeting was the consistent form shown by winners at Levin last Week, no less than four —O'Rane, Nursing Sister, Esperance and Admdration winning again. The race for the Cup was one of the closest seen art the course for some years, all the &6rses finishing within a length of one inother. An unfortunate occurrence iook place at the conclusion of this which- ended in L. G. Morris, rider of Rose Pink, and J. Barry (Esperance) being fined £5 each, and severely cautioned for disputing the judge's decision. M. McDonald, rider jl Lady Energy, was*also severely cautioned for misbehaviour at the judge's t)OX. Each of these riders rushed up tp the judge's box with their horses sut the conclusion of the race, two of fchem, Morris and Barry, declaring that they had won. The judge's decision, a win for Esperance by a head, svas, to all appearances, a just one, in* the jockeys concerned were lucky in getting off so lightly. The aew motor paddock, which has been added to the appointments since last meeting, was in great demand during the day, and the Club came in for much favourable comment for the excellent provision made for motorists. Mr P. Hanlon (president), Mr A. W. Trass (secretary), and the whole of the Club's officials were most attentive* to their duties, and the meeting was gxcellently managed. The luncheon and afternoon tea room, under the charge of Mrs J. Rawlins, of the White House, were in great demand, and patrons were well satisfied with the fare provided. Mr S. W. R. Evans, of the Royal Hotel, had charge of the booths, and carried out his duties satisfactorily. The Palmcrston Band rendered a fine musical programme luring the day. Mr McMahon, chief stipendiary steward, was in attendance, but beyond the incident at the close of the Cup race, had little to Seal with. Mr Jack Cameron was "» great form in the judge's box. and Mr Angus Keith, as usual* got his fields away in good line. Taking it all bound the meeting was the most successful yet held by the Club, and from a. financial point of view, must be a very profitable one. The following are details of the racing:— HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs; IB miles. 2j —Mr R. N. Barton's b g O'Rane, by Elevation Lethe mare, 6yrs, 10.8 (W. H. Bowden) 1 I—Mr F. Watson's b g Diamond Nap, aged, 9.10 (Mcßrearty) 2 |J«—Mr A. Brightwell's eh g Mastor Boris, aged, 10.S \ (H. Burt) '.< 'Also started —4 Manhattan 10.3 (W. McKinnon), 7 Persian Prince 9.7 (H. McSweenev), 5 Revocation 9.3 (W. Youm?), 6 Grange 9.1 (R. Hunt), 8 Trentham Rose 9.0 (T. Young), 10 Lady Witchet 9.0 (W. McEwan). 9 Warmth 9.0 (J. Preston), and 11 Tipperary Lass 9.0 (J. Hewitt). Granger Revocation and Trentham Rose were the first to show out from a fair start. When they had settled flown Diamond Nap took up the running and led over the first jump, where Lady Witchet lost her rider. As they came past the stand Diamond Nap was still leading, with Master Boris and O'Rane. At the back of the course the latter moved up alongside Of the leader, who went away again, and had a fair lead. Approaching the last fence he* however, picked badly on landing, and O'Rane dashing,"up soon had him settled, winning jCairly comfortably by three-parts of a length, Master Boris two lengths away third, Grange fourth. Time, 2.50*. POHANGINA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six furlong-s. ft—Mr J. E. Fitzgerald's br m Sweet Memory, by Maniapoto I Sweet Helen, syrs, 7.11 i (A. Reed) 1 g—Mr W. R. Kemball's b c RaceSi ful. 3yrs, 8.3 (J. O'Shea) 2 I—Mr R. Heppnev's b pt Rouen, § 3vrs, 5.12 (J- Barry) 3 ■ Also started —4 Gold Problem 7.0 r (W. Blanche), 5 Doric 6.9 (A. Dixon), and 6 Samfiranff 6.7 (W. Kitchener)Sweet Memory hopped out smartly from the barrier, and despite the efforts of her nearest attendants (Raceful and Rouen), won comfortably by two lengths, Gold Problem fourth. Time, 1.16 2-5. FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; six furlongs. I—Mr F. Ormond's ch m Hymartv, by Hymettus —Marty, 6yrs." S.ll (E. Manson) 1 6 —Mr T. Bevan's ch m Beloved, :. syrs, 7.2 (W. Blanche) 2 B—Mr8 —Mr F. Armstrong's g m Mumble, 4yrs. 7.8 (A. Dixon) 3 * Also started —4 Borealis* 8.13 (W. D Young), 7 Parorangi 5.9 (M. McCarten). 1 " Verbosity 8.?, (R. Reed), 2 Tigrinia 8.3 (H. Griffiths), 3 Spare Moment 7.7 (J. Barry), 9 Namur 7.4 (Lewis). 11 Bestir 7.3 (H. Ryder), 12 Erjnkle 6.12 (R. Morris), and 10 Conziska 6.12 (W. Tims). T Hvmartv and Conziska were first but, "the former being well clear when the first two furlongs had gone. HalfWay on the journey Beloved made a inove up, but had no chance with Hymarty, who won comfortably by a E, Beloved two lengths in front mble, Spare Moment* fourth. 1.17 HHURST CUP, of 3T>O sovs; U mile. J. Fuller's b m Esperance, t Martian —Mary of Argyle. rrs, 7.9 (J- Barry) 1 W. Vandors'pee's b m Lady nergy, 6yrs, 7.8 (M. McDonald) 2 ■ W. H. Ballinger's b m Rose ink, aged, 9.0 (L.G.Morris) 3 ) started—6 Athens 11. 8.3 4 (E.

Manson), 3 Miss Maid 8.1 (J. O'Shea), 1 Tari 7.13 (A. Reed), 4 Sir Fanciful 7.9 (R. Reed), and 8 Ladify 6.9 (W. Blanche.) ' Tari and Sir Fanciful were the early leaders, but gave way to Athens 11. at the judge's box, who went out of the straight just in front of Miss Maid and Tari. At the back of the course Ladify ran up to Athens 11., and these two carried on to the home turn, just in front of Esperance and Lady Energy. Halfway up the straight Athens 11. gave way to Lady Energy and Rose Pink, who were fighting out a great finish in the centre of the track, when Esperance dashed up on the rails and won amidst great excitement-fey a head, Lady Energy a head in front of Rose Pink, Sir Fanciful close up fourth. Time, 2.15. EOMAKO HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs. s—Messrs Dwan Bros', ch m American Beauty, by Demosthenes —Rose Shield, 4yrs, 8.3 (W. D. Young) 1 I—Mr W. R. Kemball's b m Martian Miss, 4yrs, 8.11 (J. O'Shea) 2 9 —Mr A. Steer's b m Goolwa, syrs, 7.0 (A. Dixon) 3 Also started —6 Olynthus 9.0 (L. G. Morris), 2 Blackhead S.ll (M. McCarten), 3 Amber Tips 5.2 (A. Hare), 4 La Pucelle 7.11 (J. Barry), S Convention 7.8 (R. Hunt), 7 Royal Gift 7.0 (W. Kitchener), 12 Mangawai 7.0 (J. Cochrane), 11 Potomea 7.0 (T. Stratton), and 10 Mokattam 7.0 (R. Morris). Ameriban Beauty, Martian Miss and Blackhead were the first to move and carried on to the homo turn m the order mentioned. Halfway up the straight the Demosthenes mare was still in the lead, with Martian Miss chasing her hard. In the race to the post American Beauty held her own and. won all out by a length, Martian Miss two lengths in front of Goolwa, Mokattam close up fourth. Potomea stopped at the post, and La Pucelle lost her rider. Time, 1.31 1-5. MAIDEN STAKES, of 100 sovs; five furlongs. A —Mr J. O'Meara's b c Jackaroo, by Hymettus—ldeala. 3yrs, 8.7 (A. Reed) 1 12—Miss G. Barrett's ch b Siberian, 3yrs, 5.7 (Wallace Young) 2 s—Mr S. Fisher's blk f Miss Elva, 4yrs, 8.7 (R. Ree<D 3 Also started —14 Birwick (H. Howden), 9 Shadow Dancer (H. Griffiths), 10 Sockeye (P. Hunt), 3 Sandy McDonald (M. McaCrten), 16 Elixir (H. Ryder), 1 Merry Queen (W. D. Young), 13 Wiri (A. Oliver), 2 Lady Illma (L. G. Morris), 11 Lord Ashlea (R. Hunt), 6 Coronite (B. Deeley), 11 Tairawhiti (G. Corkill), 7 Absurdity (J. Proctor), 15 Weird (S. Stratton), and 8 Malincourt (J. O'Shea). Merry Queen was first out, but soon gave way to Jackaroo, Siberian and Miss Elva, who carried on for the ~est of the journey in the order mentioned, Jackaroo winning by half a length from Siberian, who was two lengths in front of Miss Elva, Sandy McDonald close up fourth. Time, 1.5 1-5. RAUMAI WELTER HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; seven furlongs. 2, —Mr D. .O'Reilly's b m Nursing Sister, by Solferinb —Miss Dalrymple, 4yrs, 5.9 (A. Reed) 1 I—Mr'1 —Mr' C. Haldane's ch g Honey Bee, aged, 5.4 (R. Reed) 2 s—Mr5 —Mr H. Simmons' eh g Gold Problem, aged, 7.4 (B. H. Morris) 3 Also started —3 Rekanui 8.11 (L. G. Morris), 3 Vasilkov 5.5 (J. O'Shea). 4 Matatua 8.9 (M. McCarten). 6 Idle Talk 7.7 (W. Kitchener), and 7 Antwerp 7.7 (P. Hunt). Nursing Sister and Gold Problem were first out from the barrier, and carried on for a couple of furlongs, where Vasilkov and Honey Bee joined in. At the home turn Nursing Sister was well clear of Gold Problem and Honev Bee. The latter soon settled Gold Problem, but had no chance with Nursing Sister, who won by a couple of lengths. Honey Bee half a length in front of Gold Problem, Matatua fourth. Time, 1.30 3-5. MANAWATU GORGE HACK WELTER, of 150 sovs; one mile. > Mr F. T. Watson's blk ff Admiration, by Tribulation — Baronia, syrs, S.B (W. D. Young) 1 I—Mr W. Garrett's ch g Ohiti, syrs, 8.3 (A. Reed) 2 2 —Mr E. J. White's br m Hotoke, 4vrs, 8.8 (E. Manson) 3 Also started—4 Explorer 9.3 (J. O'Shea), 5 Sling Camp M 0 (>•• Reed), and 1 Royal Gift 7.7 (W. Kitchenew). .. Hotoke led a bunched field to halrwav up the straight, where Admiration and Ohiti passed her. the former winning fairly comfortably by a length and a half. Ohiti beat Hotoke for second money by half a lemrth, Sling Camp close up fourth. Time, 1.48. m NOTES. Nominations for all events at the forthcoming meeting of the Dannevirke Racing Club's meeting close tonight with Mr Walter Dobson, secretary. Nominations for all events at the Manawatu Racing Club's summer meeting close on Friday next, at 9 p.m., with Mr J. M. Johnston, secretary PO. box 52, Palmerston North. A forfeit for the 15th Palmerston North Stakes must be made a + / the same time. The holiday season is getting closer and you will want to bo smartly dressed to attend the holiday meetings. Alf Mahon, the snorting mei* cer has made special preparations for this season's holiday wearing apparel. Call in to-day and get your vequirements furfill<-d.*