SPORTING.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8797, 26 April 1907, Page 2

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. April 21 and 25—Manawatu Autumn April 27 and May I—Avoudale Autumn May 4~Christchurch R.C. Autumn May 8 and 9—Marlborough Autumn May 8 and 6—Hawke's Bay Au.tumn May 15 and 16—Ashburton Autumn May 15 and 16—Eginont Winter May 18 and 24—Takapuna "Winter May 23 and 25—Wanganui Winter June 1 and 3—Dunedin Winter June 1, 3 and B—Auckland Great Northern Steeplechase

Manawatu R.C

Second Day.

The fates were again kind to the Manawatu R.C. in the matter of weather for their second day's racing at Awapuni yesterday. Although at times a downpour threatened it fortunately held off until the conclusion of the last race. Consequent on'the heavy rain which fell over night the lawn grounds were in a sodden condition but a liberal top-dress-ing of straw formed dry crossings from the machine to the stand.

The racing was again of an exceedingly interesting, and exciting'nature and it is doubtful if the M.R.C. has ever had such a fino array of keenly contested events during one day's racing of any of their previous fixtures. In the Borough Handicap, the Hack Flying, Juvenile and Farewell Handicaps, no one except Mr Hartgill hi the box knew what had got there. Not .only were the finishes exceptionally close but excellent fields faced the starter throughout the day, the largest being sent out for the Hack Flying, when the good muster of 16 faced the barrier.

For the principal event, the Autumn Handicap of 1J miles, the excellent field of ten weighed out. St. Joe, on his good showing in the Longburn Handicap on Wednesday, was installed favourite, but he never flattered his backers at any part of it. That recently consistent performer Volume as in his Feilding successes was taken to the front early, but had to succumb in the run home to the more leniently weighted Grand Slam who was nicely handled by George Price. A coincidence of the support accorded on the machine to Volume and Grand Slam was their being entrusted to an equal amount of bullion — £lßl.

The Juvenile Handicap over 5 furlongs saw all eleven asceptors go to the post and backers were completely puzzled as to how to make a selection of the probable winner. There was little difference in the betting on Golden Gate, De Witte, Flimsnap, Little Mary and Kairoma, and anyone bold enough to assert that the winner was not concealed among this quintette would have been a very bad judge, and yet he would have been correct. In a punishing finish the Foxton owned Waipaku vanquished by the narrowest of margins Flimsnap, who added still another to the long list of unlucky seconds secured this season by the well-known Tilley stable.

The two hurdle races were both very much surprise packets. In the hack class the Feilding stable presided over by A. Attwood supplied two of the five starters, one of which, Aoranpi, carried the confidence of the stable and the public. Te Uira, however, proved too strong opposition for the favored Aorangi, and his stable mate, Bonheur, proved the better of the two, and landed the stake, paying the long price of £lO Is for first day's winner. In the open hurdles Lull, who won the first day in such hollow fashion, was looked upon as only likely to fail by falling. He was aent out paying a shade over even money, but he gave a most inglorious display, finishing a very bad last, Sen Sim winniug with ridiculous ease. Lull fenced in very slovenly fashion at several of the obstacles, and it is surmised he must have hit one of them very hard, and had all the steam taken out of him.

Motoa was made a red hot pot for the Hack Scurry, and fully justified the conndonee eposed in him. The success of Sir George Clifford's brilliant mare, Lady Annie, in the opening event was a popular one, but she had very little indeed to spare from Kitchenmaid at tha winniug post. The only unsatisfactory incident in connection with the meeting occurred in the last race, when that unruly horse Wirral bearing the popular " all cerise " of Hon J. D. Ormond, behaved in such an erratic manner at the bariier that, after breaking away and doing a circuit on his own, he was brought back to the paddock and took no part in the race, much to the disgust of his numerous supporters. In this event Moloch, who was served up a very warm favourite, caused his backers considerable anxiety, but he just pulled them out by defeating by a head the rank outsider Pantaloon, who was making his first appearance at the meeting.

Tho going was naturally very heavy, and did not jierinit of making fast times. The proceedings were much enlivened by a spirited programme of music by the Palmerston Band under Bandmaster Pickering.

The licensed and refreshment booths in tho hands respectively of Messrs W. Devine and Immortal Phipps, were conducted and supplied in a manner alike creditable to the Club and its privilegeholders.

The thoroughly satisfactory attendance is reflected by the substantial increase in tliß totalisator figures, which amounted to XI 1,102, as against .£9336 for corresponding day last year, making i the aggregate for two days this year £21,740, as against .£18,618 for 1906, I being a substantial increase of .£3128. Nothing . but the highest praise was accorded by all visitors at the smoothness, privacy, absence of hustling and bustling, by the unquestionable advantages possessod by the club-owned and run totalisator, and the sooner all the leading racing clubs in the colony adopt a similar make of machine the better their patrons will be satisfied. The secretarial management throughout the meeting was of a high order of efficiency, and the Manawatu Eacing Club are fortunate in being exceptionally well off for officials, who know what is conducive to the successful conduct of a rauing gathering. Results : Bohoucih Handicap, 7 furlongs.

64 Sir Geo. CI ifford's Lady Annie, 9.3, Soult—Miss Annie (P. Jones) ... 1 10!i Hon: W. W. Johnston's Kitchen-

; maid, 8 12 (A. Olliver) 2 i 101 Mr A. Eeside's Scotch Reel, 6.10 (L.Wilson) 3 I Also started: 271 Flotilla, 8 0 (C. , Jenkins). Kitchonmaid and Lady Annie were first but, the latter and'Flotilla lying just behind the other two from the four furlong post and round the bend. Entering the straight they were all close together. Opposite the members' stand Kitchemnaid and Lady Annie drew away. Both horsenion put in their best effons, and in a keen set to the favourite got the verdict by a short head. Time, lmin 3-ssoc. Div., £2. Hack Flying, 6 furlongs. 2G± Mr H. Gaisford's Gauze, 8.4 (C. Jenkins), Tho Oflicer-^Filnj' : ,,. 1 134 Mr W.'E. Bidwell's Culmination, ; . 7.10 (S. Reid) ... .. ../ 2 49 Miss Mcssena's Waicola, 7.8, W. H. Mackay ••■ ... 3 Also ran: 131 Eous, 8.10 (F. D. Jones); 16 Showman,B.3 (F. Jones); 142 Armamento, 8.3 (G. Price); 81 Pixie, 7.13 (A. Olliver)'; 35 Lady Beresford, 7.12 (W. Price); 192 Waihuka, 7.6 (L. Wilson); 16 Toa Tuhi, 7.5 (R. Cameron); 46 Hire, 7.5 (Parramore); 10 Houyhnhmn, 7.3 (11. Price); 79 San Julio, 7.0 (B. Murfitt) ; 20 Chattel, 6.9 (E. Young); 6 Paparuhi, G. 7 (H. Thompson) ; 11 Consternation, 6.13 (L. Lewis). Consternation threw her rider at the post and bruised him in such a manner as to render hira unfit to got up again. Consequently Consternation took no part in th o race. Waicola waa first to take up tho running after a very even, dispatch. Tho Mahaki mare was still, in front as thoy camo round tho bend with Eous on hor quarlors. At tho home turn Armamento and Iliro came down, and somewhat interfered with soveral, including Gnuzo. Opposite the members' stand Culmination niovod up. and challenged Waicola. Whilo these two wero fighting it out Jenkins drovo Gauze along, and finishing with a rare dash of spuod, got up and won on the post by ft head from Culmination, with Waicola a nook away third. Hotiylmhinn and San Julio wore I elooo up fourth and fifth. Time, luiin | Slsuo. Divs, .£3 7e and £2. ' Autumn Handicav, H miles. 181 Mr T. B. CroWs Grand Slam; Tho Possible—Scotia, 8.3 (G. Price) 1' 181 Mr J. Goodwin's Volume, 8.10 Va r ' .(P&fispwo)',-".. 7>,~,., - ,;;•, •.,. ,v»„:;*,|

Tibitea Hack Hurdles, IS miles. 71 Mr N. Conrick's Bonheur, by Seaton Delaval—Cbarente, 11.7 (H. Futcher) ••• 1 241 Mr G. P. Donnelly's Te Uira, 10.3 (D. Watt) v 2 369 Hon. W. W. Johnston's Aorangi, 9,8 (W. Young) /T 3 Also started: 79 Dalkey, 10.5 (J. Morris); 63 Oryx, 9.13 (H. Tetford), Aorangi showed the way over the first part of it. Going down the back Aorangi and Dalkey were in front, with Te Uira next. As they came round the home bend and up to the' last fence Aorangi held a slight advantage, but To Uira moving up soon had her measure, and as soon as this occurred Bonheur camo to the rescue and the finish was a repetition of the first dsy,s hack hurdles, only Bonheur had less difficulty m keeping ie Uira at bay, winning with a bit in hand by a length. Time, 50sec. Div., .£lO Is.

104, Sir Geo. Clifford's Clanchattan Alio" ran ?Sfk Joe, 8.9 (W. Wee) , 144 Montigo, 8.9 (W. Dannahy); 157 Bourrasquo, 8.0 (Jenkins); 196 Sandix; -7.9 (S. Reid); 106 Flamon, 7.G (E. Murfitt) ; 180 Stayboy 6 9 (H. Price) ; IE3 Re S t r j°o C e' a'nd 2 first to turn the corner from barrier rise on the top cornor. Going round the bottom bond Volume and Stayboy took up the running and carried it on until three furJon Ss from homo, when Stay boy dropped back and Montigo and Grand Slam improved their position. Volume still held a slight advantage as thoy swept into the straight. Grand Slam was up with Volume at the northern end of the grandstand, and G Price drove along to Time 2min 13 3-ssec. Divs., £6 3s and £2 loVcd.

I Poukawa Hack, 5 furlongs—Chicana I QEd KiQg Swimm i ng B e it 8.9 \ Sweet Helen 8.7, Gauze EousS. s ,: Uuv , gai 8.4, Flower Girl 8.3, Armamento, j pytchley 7.13, Culm-nation 7.10, LinkI I(jsg jnnetitmiata 7.9, Waicola, Sarilla • c pire M> ? % G ate nby, Toa Tui, Pluck, Cantata 7.0, Belle Napier 6.12, Hinupai 6.9. Strathcona, Yv aipn 6 8 Tavk Rose, Spark, Silver Chain, ' ' g ? ** • • &{ x m ii e _Grand islam Autumn na naicap, j. m 9.0, Polyanthus 8.3, Biflemaid 8.2 The Lark 8.1, Fontenoy, Wirral 7.13, Idaeua, De Wittej Kur.vwaka 7.12, Le Beau, Sherlock Holmes 7.U, Aberration 7.9, King's L MiU enial 7.5, Operetta 7.4, Lady p ßnta]oon 6 . 18 f TeHauke o.l*. Waiter ,6.11, Reservoir 0.9, Mataan, Moscow, Oakburne 6.7. _^_^- = -

Papatoae Hurdles, 12 miles.

283 Mr K. Dicfi.enzie's Sen Sim, by Chief Commander—Sensina, 9.9 McConnon) 1 146 Mr C. D. Kennedy's Florio, 9.6 (Whitehouse) ••• 2 115 Mr G. P. Donnelly's Gold Seal, 9.7(D.AVatt) ? Uso ran: 408 Lull, 10.0 (Fntcher). Sen Sim was out in front all the way. Gold Seal and Lull were his nearest attendants over the first mile. Five furlongs from home Lull dropped right back. Sen Sim his lead, and Florio moved up and gave chase. Sen Sim romped home with ridiculous ease, another big gap between second and t third, with Lull a bad Last. Time, 3min 28sec. Div., ,£3.

Hack ScußfcY, 5 furlongs. 5 79 Mr S. M. Carter's Motoa, by Conqueror — Marionette, 8.7 (W. H. Mackay) * 163 Mr G. G. Potts' Tawhera, 8.7, (S. Eeid) 2 76 Mr J. Jackman's Paparuhi, 8.7 (W.Young) 3 Also started : 176 Ori. 8.7 (G. Price) ; 146 Miss Eiwaka, 8.7 (A. Olliver) ; 178 Grand Salute, 8.7 (W, Price); 181 Noifa, 8.7 (L. Miller). Grand Salute was the quickest out, and with Paparuhi was prominent for three furlongs. The odds-on favorite camo througli at the head of the straight, and neverleft the issue in doubt. Time lmin 7sec. Divs., .£1 14s and £2 Is. Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs. 106 Mr S. MessenaV Waipaku, by Conquerer—Waipuna, 7.4 (W. H. Blackay) 1 248 Mr A. Cameron's Flirnsnap, 8.5 (W.H.Price) 2 282 Mr W. Homes' Little Mary, 7.9 A. Olliver) 3 Also started : 285 Golden Gate, 8.13 (W. Kirk) ; 260 De Witte, 8.7 (P. Jones) ; 273 Kairoma, 8.5 (F. D. Jones); 136 William, 7.9 (G. Price) ; 95 Rosalie, 6.11, (H. Price) ; 37 Windage, GA3 (L. Lewis); 135 Monardo, 6.10 (K. Murfitt) ; 22- Atom 6.7 (E. Young). Golden Gate mossed about a 10, at the start, and after frequent efforts to jump away, got out last. Little Mary moved smartest out at harrier rise, and, followed by Waipaku, led round tho bend with Kairoma in front of the rest. Little Mary held a slight advantage from Kairoma entering the straight. Waipaku and Flimsnap commenced their run opposite the members' stand, and joining issues with Little Mary, another exciting finish saw Waipaku prevail by a short neck from Flimsnap, who was a length and a half in advance of Little Mary. Time, lmin 5 l-ssec. Divs, .£ll 19s and £1 14s.

Farewell Handicap, 1 mile. 562 Mr G. Cork's Moloch, by Mauser —Listener, 7.8 (S. Eeid) 304 Mr F. King's .Pantaloon. 7.8 (J.

Parramore)... ... ... ... 3 215 Mr B. McHiken's Le Beau, 8.13 (W. Price) ... 3 Also started: 181 Eoyal Blue, 8.9 (A. Olliver) ; 239 Stayboy, 7.11 (Dannahay) ; 136 Makihikihi (E. Cameron) ; 366 Waifcapu, 7.10 (W. H. McKay); 251 Wirral, 8,12 (F, D, Jones), was sent to the post, but proving uncontrollable was brought back to the paddock. Eoyal Blue attended! by Waitapu piloted the field down the back. When heads were .turned for home Waitapu was clear of his field, but the last furlong found a weak spot in him. The final issue lay between Moloch, Pantaloon and Le Beau. With the fast closing dusk setting in, only Mr Hartgill knew what had got un, and his verdict was, Moloch on the post by a head with a neck separating- Pantaloon and Le Beau. Time, lmin 49sec. Div., £2 9s and £i Bs.

WINNING OWNERS,

The following is the list of winning owners and tho amount of stakes won at tho meeting:

Mr G. G. Stead ... 350 Sir Geo. Clifford ... 240 Mr T. E. Crosse ... 220 Mr D. McCorkindale... 200 Hon. W. W. Johnston 180 Mr H. Gaisford ... 170 Hon. J. D. Ormond ... 150 Mr N. Conrick ... 140 Mr A. Hall 120 Mr S. Messena » ... 120 MrW.Cragg 120 Mr K. McKenzie ... 120 Mr G.Cork 95 Mr W.E. Bidwell ... 70 Mr S. W. Carter ... 55 Mr G. P. Donnelly ... 45 Mr A. Cameron ..'. 40 Mr H. Neaglo... .'.. 30 Mr l\ Tilley 30 Mr J. Goodwin ... 30 Mr C. D. Kennedy ... 25 Mr E. McMiken ... 25 Mr A. Attwood ... 20 MrH. Denton ... 20 Mr G. Fleming ... 10 Mr J. Pawson 10 Mr G. G. Potts ... 10 Mr A. Beside 10 Miss Messena 10 Mr W. Holmes ... 10 Mr F. King 10 Mr J. Jackman ... 5

Hawke's Bay Weights

The following handicaps havo been declared by Mr J. E. Henrys for the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting : Longlands Hack Hurdles, If miles— Merriwai 11.3, Kaipetipoti, Nadador, Floka, To TTira 10.2, British Navy 9.11, Matakokiro 9.8, Hikairoa.H'-irimoana 9.7, Hinetapuariki 9.6, To Uku 9.5, No Shot 9.3, Land o' Nod 9.2, Golden Comb, Arcadia, Blue Streak, Arabian Lass, Kaharawa, Lord Ullin, Glenarific 9.0.

Nursery Handicap, 5 furlodgs—Moriarity 8.13, Oxton 8.12, Lamsdorff 7.9, Illustrius, Niwaru 7.7, Tigris 7.4, Wallasloy 7.3, Eemark 7.2, Rosalie, Pir Fernando, Agneta, Fairland 7.0, Monarda 6.13, Comedian 6.11, Cisco 6.10, Tho Limit 6.7.

Porangahau Handicap, 6 furlongsLady Alinie 9.3, Full Bate 8 12, Contender B.B,'King Billy 8.7, Kitchemuaid 8.6, Intelligence, Golden Gate 8.1, Medallist 8.0, Boomerang 7.11, Kairoma 7.10, Gawain 7.?, Hipporofila 7.C, Loftua 7.5, Lo Beau, Sherlock Holmes, Maid of Astolnt 0.10, Pretty Maid, Tihi 67. Karaniu Hurdlos, If miles—Jack Pot 11.7, Capulet 11,5, Cavalry 10.9, Gold Dust Black Reynard 10.8, Pushful 9.10, Florio, Gold Seal 0.9, Levant 9.3, L;wiuia, Needlework 9.0.

llawko's Bay Cup, Ij miles—Marguerite 9.0, Buomeranff, Sir Tristram, Lady Anuio, Grand Slam 8.7, Volume 8.6, Mystification 8,3, St, Joo 8.0, King Billy 7.13, Helen Portland, Kuku 7.12 Kiflunuud 7.11, Bourrasquo, Guzeloy 7,8, Contondor, Polyanthus, Intelligence 7,7, Saudis, Wirral, Kairoma 7,3, Aberration, Fontonoy 7.2, King's Lyun. 7.1, Flamon, Glanobattaa 6.13, Chfttlarot 6JB, Lady Watvvick,,Bar<ii_6,i) f( Oftsjß, Meoc& 0.8, tV