AWAKINO BEACH RACES

Taranaki Daily News, 20 December 1930, Page 12

AWAKINO BEACH RACES

MY HERO WINS A DOUBLE.

NEW PLYMOUTH RIDERS’ SUCCESS.

Conditions could not have been better for the Awakiuo Beach Racing Club's annual meeting', which was held on the line stretch of beach between Mokau and Awakiuo yesterday. A warm sun tempered by a mild breeze attracted a considerable attendance despite the fact that the meeting was held on a day other than a half-holiday and at the busy time of the year. Fields were not large, but racing throughout was of a very interesting character, the starting being perfect and the finishes very close. It was the picnic aspect that was kept to the forefront. The day afforded a splendid opportunity for friends from all parts of the district to meet together at the opening.of the holiday seasop. The principal event} the Awakiuo Cup, was won by the Waitoitoi-owned My Hero from a field of five, with the loeal-ly-owned. Nation second and the Puke-aruhe-owned Kukuriki third. The sprint event, the Flying, whs also won by My Hero after a great finish from Kukuriki and Niblick. My Hero was ridden in each cape by the New Plymouth lad C. Goulsbro, who had a very successful day riding four winners, a second and a third in six mounts. His other wins were on Cornstalk, a nice looking two-year-old by Stork and the first of that well known horse’s progeny to race, and Manganui Girl. Indeed New Plymouth riders cleared up the programme, R. Marsh winning a double on Kare Kawa, while H. 11. Bedford was successful on his own marc Lady De Reszke in the Novice and Quarau'ess .in the Consolation. Marsh also rode/'-three seconds and two thirds, while Bedford rode two seconds and two thirds.

Everything went smoothly, every official carrying out his duty with the effici. .cy that onl5 r comes with practice. Messrs. J. N. Bryant and J. Bullock sent their fields away jwcll, while Mr. 8. Sheen made no mistake at the improvised judge’s box, giving his decisions promptly and correctly, though the handicappei", Mr.! K. Black, had brought the fields very close together. Mr. J. Terrill as clerk of scales, and Mr. T. Bullock each did their part well, 'being ably assisted by, the stewards, Messrs., G. Cal;vcrt, T Bullock, N. Clifton, L. Jones, N.. Bryant, K. Lake, J, Faulds and H. Gray. The protest eommili.ee, Messrs. i.G. Whitehead, K. Black and L. R. Jones, ’was called together once, K. 11. Bedford, 'owner , of Lady De Reszke, second l horse in t-hp’ Bracelet, protesting J against the winner, Kare Kawa, on the grounds that he had not been the bona fide property of the nominator fpr three months. The

inquiry was' not completed yesterday afternoon. The committee had spared no pains to ensure smooth running, and the chairman (Mr. A. Sole) and the secretary (Mr. A. C. Richards) were the recipients of many congratulatory remarks. Mr. Richards, who was filling the role for the first time, came through -the difficult task with distinct credit. The catering in the hands of Mrs. Waterson Of the Mokau tea rooms was of a high standard. Details of the races are: — NOVICE HANDICAP. For hacks that have not won a flat race prior to starting. Six furlongs. LADY DE RESZKE. K. H. Bedford’s ch m, syrs, by Bisogne —St. Paul mare, 9.4 (owner) 1 NIBLICK. T. Atcrca’s b g, aged, 9.0 (R. Marsh) - From a good dispatch the pair raced together until a furlong from home, w'lien Lady De Reszke drew away to win nicely by a length and a-halL MAHOENUI PLATE. Six furlongs. KARE KAWA, T. Aterca’s b g, aged, by Heather Mixture —King Lupin mare, 11.13 (R. Marsh) 1 KA'HURANGI, Nehe’s b m, aged, by Chaminade—Sylva mare, 9.13 (C. Goulsbro) ~ MANGANUI GIRL, N. Lake's ch m, syrs, by Quarantine —Patrolus mare, 9.4 (K. 11. Bedford) .... 3 Also started—Miss Tainui 9.0 car. 9.11 (M. Pratt). Kahurangi was anxious to get moving and made a break before being given the word gb. When the field was sent away Kahurangi was quickest out, establishing a two lengths lead from Kare Kawa,' with Manganui Girl, who dwelt at the post, last. After a furlong Kare Kawa was on terms with the leader and galloping nicely went on to win by. three lengths from Kahurangi, with Manganui Girl, who finished fast, four' lengths away tlHrd and Miss Tainui well back. PIRI PIRI HACK. For local-owned station, shepherd and farm hacks that have never won a flat race; boundaries, Mt. Messenger, Mangaotaki and Marokopa districts. Cup donated by C. Pope to be won outright; also silver mounted whip to rider of winner. , Six furlongs. CORN STALK, N. Clifton’s b c, 4yrs, by Stork —Patrolus mare, 9.0 (C. Goulsbro)* .1 CUCKOO, Mrs. Koru’s b g, syrs, . 9.4 (K. H. Bedford) ? 2 MANGAWA,' E. Batley’s b g, 4yrs, Bonafide— dam, unknown; 9.0 (E. Batley). ...../ .’ 3 From a splendid start Cornstalk was quickest out,with Cuckoo and Mangawa close up. The field was still together with half the distance gone.' . Here Mangawa ran wide-carrying the others out. Cornstalk drew away to win by fourlengths from Cuckoo, with Mangawa' two lengths away third. AWAKING CUP. Cup donated by Messrs. C. H. Drysdale and Company, to be won twice in succession or . three times at intervals. Six furlongs. MY HERO, J. Zimmerman’s ch g, Syr's, by Quarantine —dam un- , known, 9.3 (0. Goulsbro) .7 - - 1 NATION, u. Thomas’ ch g, aged, by Coronado—Carl Rosa, 9.4 (R. Marsh) > -2 KUKURIKI, J. . Drosdowski’s b m, ; .aged, by Chaminade —St. Paul mare, 9.0 (G. Baker) Alsjistartcd—-To Mana 11.0 (M. Pratt) and Quaraness 9.0 (K. H. Bedford). Another splendid dispatch saw the field move off in line. Kukuriki was the ■first to show out, but when the fif.’d settled down My Hero and Nation had drawn on terms with the leader and Quaraness was handy. Te Mana tried to got through but was blocked. There was little alteration till within two furlongs of the post, where My Hero gradually forged ahead' and ridden out got the verdict,by two lengths from Nation. Kukuriki, vigorously ridden, just’ got up to beat Quaraness by a head. Te Mana was last.’ LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP. A sweepstake, with bracelet value at . - £5 ss; boundary, a rnct'us of 40 7 miles from Awakino. Six furlongs KAREKAWA, T. Aterea’s b g, aged, by Heather Mixture—King Lupin mare, 10.10 (R. Marsh) .......: 1 LADY DE RESZKE, K. H. Bedford’s ch m, syrs,. by Bisogne—St. Paul riiare, 9MO (owner) ....'. 2 KAHURANGI, Neke’s b m, aged, by Chaminade—Sylva mare, 9.0 (C. Goulsbro) .................... 3 Kahurangi was. the quickest out, • but once, the field settled down Karekawa and Lady De Reszke were on terms in the lead. . They raced together neck and neck to within two furlongs of the post, when tho longer ' striding Karekawa forged to the. front to win nicely by two lengths. MOKAU HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. MANGANUI GIRL, N. Lake’s ch m, syrs, by Quarantine —Patrolus mare, 9.0 (C. Goulsbro) y / • 1 QUARANESS, C. Pope’s b m, syrs, by Quarantine —dam unknown, 9.6. (K. H,. Bedford) 2 NATION, G. Thomas’ dig, aged, by Coronation —Carl Rosa, 10.13 (R. Marsh) ......... - • • •••••••• 3 A good start.' Manganui Girl early .established a six lengths’ lead, which was

increased to ten lengths. a quarter of a mile from home. Here the other pair began to close on the leader, and Over the last 150 yards put in their run. Though tiring badly, Manganui Girl lasted long enough to win. by,half a length from Quaraness, who "drew away over the last bit to beat Nation by a length. FLYING HANDICAP. Five furlongs., '7 , -/ ; MY HERO, J. Zimmerman’s ch g, 6yrs, by Quarantine —dam unknown, 10.4 (C. Goulsbro) 1 ...... I KUKURIKI, J. Drosdowski’s b m, aged, by Chaminade—St. Paul mare, 9.1 (Gl Baker) 1 2 NIBLICK, R. Aterea’s b g, aged; 9.0 A , ”'(R. Marsh)' . 1........... ■....,. --' 3 Also started —Te Mana, 11.0 (M. Pratt). This 1 provided the best race of the day. Kukuriki and My Hero jumped out together and contested every inch of the journey. First one , and then the other held a slight advantage, but when the heavy going was reached a furlong from home, My Hero established a length lead. Kukuriki again drew on terms, but in a great finish My Hero passed the post a bare half length in front. Niblick was several lengths away. CONSOLATION HANDICAP. .■ . Six furlongs. QUARANESS, C. Pope’s Ji’ m, syrs, 'by Quarantine—dam unknown, 9.0 (K. H. Bedford) ............ 1 NATION, G. Thomas’ ch g, aged, by Coronation—Carl Rosa, 9.12 (R. Marsh) ..’. 2 TE MANA, Messrs.'. Jone's and Pratt’s 'eh g, aged, by Quin . Tinowero, 9.10 (M. Pratt) 3; Also started—Kahurangi 9.0 (E. Batley). . From a good j?tart Te Mana was quickest out, but was done with after a' couple of furlongs. Quaraness and Nation fought out a determined battle neither being able to shake the other off. Just on the post Bedford, with a desperate effort got his mount’s head in front. Te Mana was h couple of lengths away third. DANCE IN THE EVENING. 7 / The hall was thronged by a . gaily dressed gathering for the dance in the evening. Excellent music w as provided by Renton’s orchestra and Mr. H. Gfay was an efficient master , of ceremonies. The supper arrangements in the hands of a strong committee of ladies, under the supervision of Mrs. H. Gray, were admirable. / . '-. --- ’■ - ’ ' .