RACING NEWS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 9902, 22 February 1918, Page 9

RACING NEWS

WANGANUI RACES

CLIENT WINS THE CTJP. JACKSON STAKES GO TO BIPLANE. (By Our Special Reporter.) AVANGANEX, February 21. The opening day of the "Wanganui Jockey CluVs autumn meeting was quite as successful a function as any of its predecessors. The weather was delightful, and the racing rt'as excellent; in fact, everything conduced to an extremely pleasant gathering. The chief item of the day, from a sportsman's viewpoint, was the Jackson Stakes, in which seven horses had been paid up for. In the end, only three horses went to the post, and they represented the largest stables in the land. Biplane won his race in easy fashion. He toyed with the other two. The Juvenile Handicap did not prove the interesting race it promised. The vunner. Staccato, went to the front at once, and that was tho end of it. The race for the Cup was interesting. The best-backed horses were not seen in the early stages, but when the business part was entered upon there was no doubt as to tho quality. Over the last furlong Client simply walked away from his field amidst the enthusiastic plaudits of his native admirers. Wishftil a-nd Monolaus fought out a good finish for second place.The Flying Handicap proved a good thing for Koesian, who won on tho bit. A very good field was engaged, but Koesian bold them all the way. Waimataoi. who ran into second place. Performed more creditably than ■ any of the During the day the m'achin© handled .£36.811, ns against ,£31,837 last yyear. Following are details of the racing: STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of 20CT savs ; one mile and 110 yards, fi—W. Rbyne's br g Zola, by Sweet Simmon —Zaid-a, syrs, 6.7 (P. Raynor) 1 I—A. L. Rlaven's Fionuuala. 8.0 (R. Heed) 5 B. Short’s Square Deal, 8.9 (B. Deeley) 8 Also started —3 Gang Awa’ 8.5, 6 Seadown 8,5. 3 Volo 8, 4 Sweat Tipperary .7.7, 11 Cheddar 7.2, 8 Glorify 7, 10 George 7, 7 Aston 7- rrv With, tho exception of Sweet Tipperary, the field got away together, the mare being left for six lengths. Volo was the first to hit the front, and was followed by Aston and George. Haltway round, the order was the same, Zola working ivp. gradually. As the field approached tho straight Zola moved along and took the lead aE pie straight entrance, behind him being Volo, Fionuuala, and Square Deal. A very fin(j finish resulted in Zola getting the verdict by half a head. Square Deal Was two lengths away. was next, and then George. Time, Imm 47 l-oso-c. r HE TE E HANDICAP, Of 120 sows; six furlongs. 3—B. Short’s br Dngari, by King Rlufus—Vane, -1-yrs, 7 (L. Morris) 1 3—W. E. BidwilTs Association, 7.10 (A. Reed) 2 7 —J. Cameron’s Hastde, 8.4 (R. Reed) 3 ■Also started—l Robur 9.3, 5 Endure 7.11, 8 Munition 7.11, 4 White Banger 7.5 6 Silver and Black 7.3, 9 Zola 7, 10 Dasher Boy 7, 12 War Star 7, 13 Lit,fie Ann 7, 11 Awarua 7, 14 Renounce 7. Little Ann was perturbed at the start and held the field tip, but they sot away together m the end. Munition led Hastie and Bngari for a furlong, and then Engari went out in front of Hastie. The mare held her own- against a dpte.rmined aseault on. th©_ part of Hastie and Association, and gained tho verdict by a bare hend, Hastio being a head afway from Association. Then camo Munition and Robur. Time, Imin 14 2r6s4X ' WIESTIMERE HURDLES, Of 200 so vs; two miles. 6 S. Sajies’s hr s Collector, by Conqueror —Grecian Mpid, aged, 9.12 <S. Beid) 1 3—J. Adams’s Arlington, 11.1 (L. Traill) * • I— A. Raven’s Gleudalough, 10.2 (Henderson) 3 Also started —9 Sir Fisher 11.6, 10 Stvrax 11.3. 4 Sir Solo 11.1, 7 Portland Ltoyll, 5 Mar ton 10.2. 8 Want 9.8, 3 Mattock 9.6. ■ . When the field hud gone a furlong Glcndalough led the way from Marten and CoUeotor, and that order was maintained for nearly a round. Passing the stands the second time round, Glen dalough had tho lead from Mattock, air Fisher lying third. Mattock went to the front at the bade of the course, followed by Glendalough, Arlington, Collector, and Sir Fisher. Approaching the straight Arlington went to the front, with Collector close up to him. Collector proved the better stayer and won nicely by two lengths, Glendalough a length away. Want was next, and then Sir Fisher. Time, 3rain 57seo. JACKSON STAKES, Of 500 sots; six furlongs. I—G.1 —G. Greenwood's bit c Biplane, by Comedy King—Air Motor, Syrs, 8.7 (B. Doeloy) 1 3—W. R. Kcmball’s ch c Hymestra, (by Ilymcthrs—Sttraga, 3yrs, 8.7 (J*. O’Shea) 2 3—T. G. Lowry’s ch c Pinmark, by Finland—'Warscara, 2yrs, 8.7 (E. Reed) 3 Finnrark was first to tho fore, with Biplane in close company. Biplane, who appeared to be enjoying his gallop, soon overhauled the leader, and at the entrance to the straight placed a comfortable three lengths between himself and Jlymestra, and they finished in that way. Finmark was half a length behind Hymestra. Time, Imin 13 l-5s9C.

WANGANUI CUP, Of 1000 BOV. ; one mile and threequarters. 1— W. Duncan’s ch h Client, by Eleve-ton—Burihc-ur. syrs. 8.5 (C. Price) 1 5 a. L. Stead’s Wishful, by Bomform Drought. syre, .8.8 (H- t> 2 B"*Riddiford’s b g Menelaus. bv .Martian—Lovelorn, 4yrs, 9 (A. Reed) d 6 W. G. Stead’s Sasanot. 9 (B. Dee4—W R. Kemball’s Snub. 7.8 (B- ' Morris) 0 10 —W. R. Richmond’s Almo. i. 6 .!<• Reed) ••••• 3 3F. Stelwood’a Dingle, 7.3 (G. Clarke) : : e 8— J. McLeod's Tressida. 6.10 (L. Berry) " 7F. K. Easton’s Master Moutoa, 6.* (McEwon.) ” 9P. 'Coffey’s Lady Beaufort, 6., CMbCarteu) 0 From a good start Tressida took the lead soon after the field had found thcor feet. Behind her were Wishful, Almo and Snub. Tressida. and Wishful snowed tho way past the stands and held command until tho back stretch was reached. Client then moved up 1 second place behind Tressida, with Wishful. Almo. Dingle and .Master Moutoa behind. The race for tho straight gave Wishful tho premier position, Client bo ing immediately behind him with Monolaus coming fast on the. outside. A good race seemed in prospect, but the favourite drew away tgnd won on the bit by three lengths. STenelaus was halt & length behind Wishful. with Master Moutoa fourth and then Almo. Snup was last. Time, 3min 1 8-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Of 130 sovs: five furlongs. I—S.1 —S. E. LamontVs n f Staccato, by Husbandman—Piriwai. 3yrs, 7 (C. Reed) 3—G. Greenwood’s Missouri. 7.4 (C. Raynor) 2 G —F. Preston's Oratress. 6.7 (Bagley) 3

Also started—s Bagdad 8.11,, 4 Ooolpan 8.11, 3 Lovesick’ 8.5. 2 Piano 7. 7 Philomela 6.13. If Dry Up 6.11. 9 Probity 6./. 8 Tit Willow G. 7. 11 Chantry 6.7. Staccato went to t’-ho firopt at onco and was never troubled. With the distance covered she had a lead of i'- vo lengths, 'which was narrowed 1 down as the business part of the race approached. Coalpan ran behind tor for three turlorys. but toiled to .go on. Oratress end Missouri were always in the Tunning, but the winner passed the post three lengths blear of Missouri, Chantry was fpnirth. Time, Imin 1 4-oseo. WIEITOA HACK HANDICAP, Of 120 eovs; one mile and 110 yards. 3—J. Bull’s b <-• AH Over by All Red —Muunm, 4yrs. 7 (L. Morris) ...... 1 10—A. Parrish’s Elevate, 7.8 (MeEwen) • , “ 7—R. Johnson’e Henry Clay, 9.3 (B. Deeley) - 3 Also started,—s Quinn’s Post 8.11, 2 Bor., d’Or 8.8. 8 Arrowfield 8.5, 4 Cooing 8.1, 1 Sitrnorc-Ua 7.13. 9 Sileniis 7.11, T Dusky Eve 7.10, 2 Falbisoo 7.8, 11 Retard 7.7, 13 Reparation 7.7, 13 Maoriiander 7, 14 War-’ Loan 7. Reparation hopped out when the tapes ware released, behind Mm. being Quinn's Post and All Over. Racing to the straight ■ Reparation still held the field, but obviously was tiring. Bon d'Or put in an appearance at the turn, but retired almost at once. The leader;went on to win by the narrowest of margins, and Henry Olay was only the same distance behind Elevate. It was a good finislh. Cooing finished in fourth place. Time Imlin 49 3-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of .400 oovs; six furlongs. 3G. L.' Stead’s hr o Koesian, by Blesion—EowarewOre, 4yra, 8.3 /H. Gray) 1 4 M. WiUMaraisf’' 7.ll'(Wf ,P.riee) -2 10—W. Gatsford’s Cron-hurst, 7.4 (L. Morris) 3 Aiso started —15 Form Up 9.C. 1 Croesus 9.5, 5 Nanna 8.12. 6 Impediment 8.9, 2 Lingerie 8, 7 Moutoa Queen 7.12, 8 Hushman 7,10. 9 Nvstad, 7.9, 14 Hyginas 7.5, 13 HotmvtiaWty 7 12 Gayaiuim 6.13, 7 Paddington Green 6.9, 16 Coropett 6.7. Lingerie waa the first out,. followed by Koesian. Oropsus moved top .as -the-, field approached .the' straight., but died away as sewn as he had made Mg imn. Lingerie, who was solidly supported, led Into the straight, but met her match in Koesian in the run home, and -then she rcti’lired. At the distance Koesian had the* race in safe keeping and a Irani battle ensued for the other places. Koesian won by three lengths, and a head separated the others. Nystad was fourth. Time, Imin 13 4hsseo.