SPORTING.

Colonist, Volume LVIII, Issue 14406, 17 May 1917, Page 12

SPORTING.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB

(United Press Association.)

Palmerston North, May 16. liie idanawatu autumn meeting opened to-day m fine bub cool weather. Results :■ —

Kaiere Hurdles, I{J- miles:' 3 Loonta 1, 2 Sir lusher 2, 6 Tathni 3. Won easily. :;

Maiden Plate, 7 furlone:s: 1 Bagdad 1, 2 Polynesian 2, 5 Headache 3. Won by a length. Time, 1.34. Autumn Handicap, 1 mile 1 furlong: 5 Multaino I, 2 Gang Awa' 2, 11 Detroit' 3. Also started: 6 Multifual, 1 ■Rewi Poto, 9 Good Wope, 3 Chakwana 4 Hendra, 7 Montana, 8 Hyllus 12 Ladify, 10 Hylatus. Won by a bare head. Time, 2.0 1-5. Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes 6 furlongs: 1 Estland 1, 2 Vagabond' 2, 4 Silver Tongue 3. Also started: 3 Gamecock, 6 Mediator, 5 War Star •Won by half a length. Time, 1.20. -. Linton Hack Welter, 1 mile and n distance: 3 Captain Glossop 1 6~Rongora 2, 2 Silenius 3. Won by a short head. Time, 2.5 .2-5.

Awapuni Gold Cup, F f miles- 1 Desert Gold 1, 3 The TofF 2, 1 Bjovneborg (coupled with Desert Gold) 3." Also ran: Bee. Desert Gold won all the way, by four lengths. Time, 2.14. Woodhey Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs: 9 Hupana 1, 11 May Morn 2, 7 Woodlark 3. Won by three..lengths. Time

Telegraph Handicap, 6 furlongs Lady Black 1. Centre 2, Revocation 3 Won by a head. Time, 1.18.

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES

Kairangn. Hurdles, 1£ miles: Plyniouth 11.5. Mahzoltov 10.11. Sir Fisher 10.9, Luperino 10.9, Diavolo 10.5, Tatimi 9.4, Ngarua 9.3, Ballygowan 9.0 Wairua 9.0. ' '

Stonyhurst belter, 7 furlongs: Ohiwia 9.0,. Cherry Blossom 9.0, Orleans 8.13, Sarah Grand 8.12. Settlor 8 9 Hyllus 8.9, Black Ada 8.1, Sheila 8.0 Antwei-p 7.13, Sunny Climes 7.13 Victoris 7.7. ' . ' •

Clovcrifi-a Rack Handicap. 5 furlongs Matty 8.13, Birkcnetta (B.'6', Splendidus K6 Geldhearjng. 7.]3, War-Maid 6.13, •Sylvan Maid 6.12, Royal Reign '6 12 Paparess 6.7. "

Ava Hack 'Welter, 1 mile 55 yards • Captain' Glospop 8.13, vSilcnins 8.5, Rongora 8.4, .Tohiin.v Walker 7.13 MidnierM Star 7.10, Hastio 7.9, Manhattan 7.9, Rio 7.9, Gay Guard 7.7. Headache (■7, Vacuum 7.7. Old Dad 7.7.

Loncbnrn Handicao, ]*■' milos • Chortle 9.13. SJiiltifual 9.4 Bee 813 B.iorneborgß'.s.,Hendra 7.10!-M«ltieibai 7.6, Beltane 7.3, Golden Grafton 7 3 Detroit 6.7. Montana 6.7, Ladify 6;7,!Hylatus 6.7.