MANAWATU MEETING

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 28 December 1926, Page 2

MANAWATU MEETING

CUP TO NOVAR

(United Press Association.)

PALMERSTON N., 27th Dec. The weather was fine for the opening day of the Manawatu Racing Club’s Meeting. There was a large attendance. The course was in good order after the recent rain. Results :

Tokomaru Hurdles, of 250 sovs; one mile and three-quarters.—B Matu, 9.1, 1; 3 Lady Passenger, 9.6, 2; 1 Enare, 11.3, 3. Scratched: Santiago, Carawock, Sottario, Sir Pam, Rowan. Won by three-quarters of a length, head between second and iiiird. Time, 3.15 4-5. Maiden Plate, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—6 Powhii’i, 1; 3 Hymgrent, 2; 4 Conviction, 3* Scratched: John Nod, Killaddie, Ohorero. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.16 4-5. *

Tararna Handicap, of 200 sovs; one mile and 110 yards.—9 Tnoe, 7.11, 1; 4 Panart, 8.13, 2; 7 Catcall, 8.2, 3. Also started: Koauau, Outfit, Asleep, Anchor, Ladykiller. Half a length each way. Time, 1.51 3-5. MANAWATU CUP, of 1050 sovs; one mile and a-half:— Novar, 7.4 ■ 1 Euphonium, 7.13 2 Rapier, 8 3 Scratched: Diogenes, Ivilmiss, Polar, and Benmure. Won by a nose, threequarters of a length separating second and thitd. Time, 2.37 2-5.

Nursery Handicap, of 250 sovs; five 'furlongs: 2 Paleta, 7.5, 1; 5 Reckless, 7,8, 2; 4 Tom Bracken, 7.11, 3. Also started: Arrow Lad, Cavity. High Grade, Catuna, Mundy, Miss Trillion, Vigilance, Shrewd. Won by two lengths; half a length between second and third. Time 1.2 1-5.

Gillies Hack Handicap, of 200 sovs; six furlongs: 7 Lin Arlington, 8.1, 1; 3 Outfit, 8.2, 2; 1 Zarisee, 7.11, 3. Also started: Cerf, Great Day, Royal Game, Bronstell, Merle, Gardant, Wilderness, Acred, Hypnotic, Joyeuse. Won by three-quarters of a length; a length between second and third. Time I.lb.

Fitzherbert Handicap, of 500 sovs; ,six furlongs: 5 Royal Damon, 7.11, 1; 7 Lady Bentinck, 7.0, 2; 2 Orchid, 9.2, 3. Also started: Civility, Inferno, Pentus, Gleninnes, Plain Sailing, Lipsoi, Standard, Anthonie. Won by a’length; half a length between second and third Time 1.15 1-5.

Grandstand Handicap, of 300 sovs; eight furlongs and a half: 3 Polar, 7.0, 1; 2 Penman, 7,11, 2; 4 Modern, 7.8, 3. Also started: Buoyant. Bennanee, Birkie, Alyson, Stream. Won by threequarters of a length; a length between second and third. Time 1.49.

Totalisator, £52,024, against £57,765,