MANWATU HUNT CLUB'S STEEPLECHASE MEETING

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7209, 18 August 1910, Page 6

MANWATU HUNT CLUB'S STEEPLECHASE MEETING

SPECIAL TO THE " TIMES." PALMERSTON, August 17i Fine weather favoured the Manawatu Hunt Club for their steeplechase meeting, which took place on the Awapuni racecourse this afternoon. There was a very representative crowd of sporting enthusiasts present, and the districts in tlie vicinity of Palmerston and as far south as Wellington were well represented. Large fields contested the several events, and the racing was full of interest, ihe finishes in several of the events providing plenty of excitement. A large number of bookmakers were present, and they appeared to be doing a good business. Mr G. F. D. Watson had all the details well arranged, and owing to his untiring efforts the gathering can bo written down as one of the most successful reunions j*et held by this progressive club. Mr Angus Keith was singularly successful at the barrier, his starts being very even. Dr O'Brien made an efficient judge, his decisions being given with promptitude. Appended are the results:— HUNTERS HANDICAP HURDLES, Of 10 sovs; for qualified hunters only; minimum weight 11 stone. Ono mile and a half. H. W, Parata's St. Amelia, by St. Hippo—The EJk, 11.13 (J. Edwin)... 1 W. J. Phillip's Canadian 11.5 (G. Hirst) 2 G. Green's Hydroscope, 11.13 (A. Farland) t 3 Also started Jack (late the Dauber) 11.9 (J, A. Beattie), Kai Errin 11.5 (H. Hicks), Garrison 11.2 (T. Bright), Pukcroa 11 (W. D. Kemp), Te Ore 11 (T. A. Shaw), Leo Grand 11 (A. Buick), Rangatira 11 (J. Flanagan), Corroboreo 11 (G. H. Main), Roscrca 11 (R. H. Hurst). Won comfortably by three lengtlis. Prior- to the race Garrison bolted twice round, and in consequence took no part in the r-aoe. Jack lost his rider during the running of the event, but the horseman escaped unhurt. Time, -Stain 5-sec. MAIDEN HACK PLATE, Of 10 sovs; all weights 9 stone. Five furlongs./ D. Buick's Vibration, by Papa kuna— Detonation (F. Meagher) 1 J. Bull's, junr.. The Native (A. Ollivor) 2 J. McKenzie's B©ach (J. McLean) 3 Also started Sunrose (W. Young), Liquori (M. Hehir), Linseed (T. Caddy), Lady Scot (T. George), Lady Edna (S. Reid), Memo Lady (H. Adam), Strathendrio (H. Futdher), Lady J. (C. Price), Allurement (D. Gurney), Waimoumou (L. Lewis), Vesuvius (C. Won easily by two lengths. Time, Imin 6 4-5 MANAWATU HUNT STEEPLE, Of 30 sovs; for qualified hunters only. About three miles. J. Sweeney’s Flamingo, by Nestor— Nganoa, 11.4 (G. Buchanan) 1 S. V. Rodney's Miss Rodney, 12.4 (G. McKenzie) 2 N; Avery’s Commodore, 12-4 (C. Miller) 3 Also started —Hydroscope 11.8 (A. Farlaud), Bluestreak 11 (H. Gaisford). Kaka 11 (J. Shaw), Timoua 11, (J, 11. Thompson). Royal Guard 11 (W. Gordon). Myru 11 (B. Gordon), Belle 11 (T. R. Taylor), Henere 11 (G. H. Main). Luxury 11 (F. Selby). Won very easily by eight lengths, with .the same distance between second and third. Th?s event caused considerable merriment, as several of the riders looked very ill at ease. Two or three of the runners parted company with their mlots. but they all escaped scathless. Time 7min 3?©c. LADIES’ BRACELET, First horse bracelet valued 10 sovs; second horse a trophy valued 3 sovs. Two miles. Mrs Hchir's Himatangi, 12.13 (G. BuchaJnan'i 1 Miss M. Eoick’s Leo Gram! 10.7 (A, Bnick) 2 Mis® E. Shannon’s Chasse, 11.8 (R. Vivian) 3 Also started Garrison 10.12 (T. Bright!, Lorraine 30.11 *G. McDonald!. Ci? 10.7 (T. R. Taylor), Te Ore 10.7 (T. A, Sliaw). The winner wa® a warm favourite, and won very easily by several length®. Himatangi was always in a good position. Garrison, who was making his second appearance during the

day, ran well for a mile and a half. Tho last to finish was Lorraine, who was a long way in tho rear. Time, 4min. HACK HANDICAP, Of 15 sovs. Six furlongs. J. Bull's, junr., The Native, by Worry —Gold Cord, 9.12 (A. Ollivor) 1 T. R. Taylor's Zoraida, 10.4 (C. 'Baylor) 2 E. Yuille's.Kakianui, 9.2 (A, Olliver)... 3 Also started—Miss Stoia, 10.3 (C. Cress), Sunrose 9-5 (J. Meagher). Sir Mauser 9.2 (W. Young), Vesuvius 9 (L. Lewis), Lady Scot 9 (A. Miller). Won by a neck, until several lengths between -second and third. 'Pime, liniu 21 2-ssec. HOUOWHENUA STEEPLECHASE. First horeo a cup valued at 10 govs-; second horse a trophy valued at 3 eovs. About two miles. C, E. Lovett's Reckless, by Paddy's Land—Tho Baby, 11 (T. R. Taylor) 1 C« G. Illumes' Jack (late The Daubor), 11.12 (J. E. Adam) 2 T. Bright’s Garrison, 11.6 (J. Buick) ... 3 Also started —Maliara 11.3 (G. Hirst), Kaka 11.3 (T. A. Shaw), Silver Shell 11 (J. Flanagan), Deceiver 11 (H. Simmiugsh Review 11 (G. Buchan/an), Timona 11 (J. Buick); Merry Widow II (A. Fori-and), Won bv half a length, a close third. Jack led all- the way, and was only caught fifty yards from tho post. Maliara, Silver Shall, and Deceiver foil, but luckily they all escaped serious injury. Garrison made his third appearance and ran very creditably. Time, 4min 22 2-5 sec. HUNTERS' FLAT. Of 10 sovs; all weights lOst 71b. Ono mue. J. B. Gaisford's Ranter, by Wanderer —Dreadnought marc (Owner) 1 M. )HBlair's Himatangi (Owner) ............ 2 W. J. Phillip's Canadian (L. G. McDonald) 3i Also started—Deceiver CD. Simmmgs), Meliara (G. Shannon), Porera <D. Buick), Seldom Fail (A. Canter), Chasse (B. Gordon), Puke-rca (H. Kemp), Katipo (J. R. McDonald, junr.), Farronitc (11. Hirst), Rangatira (J. Flanagan). Kai Errin (W. Hicks),, Ladv J. (R. Vivian) Leo Grand (H. Buick), Puhtd (R. Campion): Won by a neck, a close third. Time, Imin 46sec.-