WANGANUI FORM

Taranaki Daily News, 26 September 1933, Page 4

WANGANUI FORM

THREE-YEAR-OLDS’ DISPLAY RED MANFEED IMPRESSIVE. PASSION FRUIT PROMISING. (By “Hurry On.’’) It would be hard to imagine an easier rlassin win than that scored by Red Manfred in the Wanganui Guineas on Saturday. Never was he going at; top, and his long, easy stride at the finish gave the impression that the extra halfmile of the Derbies is not going to give him any trouble. It will always be a mvstery how he was beaten in the Flying the first day. Could that event be run again the three-year-old would be sent out a real hot favourite. Last season Red Manfred never won over a longer distance than five furlongs, and for that reason many doubted whether he was going to make a stayer, but his performance on Saturday settled all doubts in the minds of most people. His sire Manfred was probably the most brilliant three-year-old that ever raced in Australia. His great victory in the A.J.C. Derby at Randwick after he had been left over half a furlong at the post will always be remembered as the most sensational in the history of the race. From post to post that day he ran the mile and a half in 2m. 281 s. He was a game colt. He was very tired over the last furlong of the Melbourne Cup, but he still went on as true as a gun-barrel under punishment —and it takes a good one to do that. Red Manfred is Manfred s first -'classic winner and his future will be watched with much interest, not only in the Dominion but also in Australia, where Manfred had many warm admirers. Spiral Should Improve. It is obvious that either Red Manfred is an exceptionally good three-year-old or that those opposed to him m the Guineas are a very ordinary lot. Spiral, who filled second place, is a fine-look-ing colt and one who will improve. He failed the first day when he chased Porotiti all the way, but more patiently handled by Voitre in the Guineas he came along with a good run m the straight and cut the others down very easily. This son of Limond will be a very different horse in the Great Northern Derby on New Year’s Day. What of the Others? Considering that he was having only his third race, Copyist was far from disgraced and seems to be a good proposition for a hack event in the South Island. He is not much to look at but he knows the way to gallop. It will be interesting to see how he fares in the Dunedin Guineas next month. , . Porotiti was not very artistically handled and would have done much better had he been allowed to run to . the front as he did in the Seafield Handicap on the opening day. Though this goodlooking chestnut is never likely to stay he has the makings of a first-class sprinter. He is quickly into his stride and has a great turn of speed. He would not be without prospects even in a race like the Stewards’ Handicap. _ Midian ran a good race behind Porotiti in the Seafield Handicap and was withdrawn from the Guineas to tackle the Higgle Handicap. At no stage did he chape like a winner, eventually finishing -well back. He will have to improve very considerably on this showing if he is going to pay his way this season, let ■lone win classic honours.

Impasto Fails Again. There were many good judges who expected Impasto to prove very hard to beat in the Flying Handicap the first day. He jumped out well enough and down the back was going well in fourth position. When the pressure was put on he could not respond and quickly drifted back. It is evident that all is not well with this son of High Art. Impasto’s stable mate D’Artagnan had two outings. He jumped out well enough both times but stopped badly three furlongs from home on both occasions. However, on Saturday he came again and was finishing on in good style in fourth place at the end. Nevertheless he will requiro to do much better than this if he is to fulfil his two-year-old promise. A Good Galloper. It was certainly unfortunate that Passion Fruit was not in the Guineas, as his presence would have added considerably to the interest in that event. He looked as though a race would improve him when he went out to contest the Durie Hack Handicap on Friday. Though he had not a great deal in reserve at the finish of that event he did his task like a tradesman. He was responsible for all the pace and then held his own in the run to the judge. There are good races for this son of Lord Quex this season. New Plymouth .Pair. Headmistress made her first appearance over a distance when she tackled the Putiki Hack Handicap on Friday, and though she was beaten into third place her performance must have been pleasing to her' connections. She received all the worst of the start and had to cover a lot of extra ground. Despite this she was with the leaders at toe top of toe straight and momentarilylooked like winning, but the effort had been too much and she could not hold off Pango and Ythan. She hung on grimly to the end and was less than half a length behind the winner. She was galloped on during toe race and was unable to start on Saturday. She will probably race on Saturday at Foxton, where she figures in toe hack mile with 7.10. Though he was not in the money either day Bold Bid is gaining experience that is going to bring results before long. He is too big a handful for a seven-stone horseman, but with a rider like A. E. Pili* or H. Goldfinch aboard this goodlooking chestnut will show that he can gallop. He will race next at Avondale, and provided that he trains on during the next two weeks he will beat more in the Guineas than will beat him. RE-HANDICAPS FOR FOXTON. Re-handicaps for the Foxton Racing Club’s meeting have been declared by Mr. W. P. Russell as follow:— Foxton Two-year-old Handicap: Superior 8.8. Herrington Hack Handicap: Haulbowline 9.0. OTAKI RACE MEETING. DECLARATION OF WEIGHTS. • Wellington, Sept. 24. Weights for the first day of the Otaki Racing Club’s spring meeting, to be held on October 6 and 7, have been declared by Mr. H. Coyle as follow;— KAPITI HACK HURDLE HANDICAP. Of £BO. One mile and a-half.

NEW ZEALAND CUP HANDICAPS. AUTOPAY MADE TOPWEIGHT. Christchurch, Sept. 25. Handicaps for the New Zealand Cup, of £lOOO, two miles, are:— Autopay 9 0 Takakau 7 2

TARANAKI TROTTING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. The annual general meeting of the Taranaki Trotting Club was held at New Plymouth last night, when Mr. W. C. Weston presided over an attendance of twelve members. In moving the adoption of the repoi't and balance sheet, the president said it was unfortunate that the race meeting in April had to be abandoned but he was sure the committee did the right thing. A meeting of delegates from the Taranaki, Hawera and Wanganui clubs agreed to give £6OO in stakes. Had gone on they would doubtless have lost some hundreds of pounds. Had they decided to race they would have insured the day against rain. He attended the meeting of the New

Zealand Trotting Conference at Wellington in July, Mr. Weston said, and was impressed by the splendid way everyone was pulling together for the good of the sport. Another pleasing feature was the excellent spirit existing between the trotting and the racing bodies. He paid a tribute to the work of the president (Mr. H. F. Nicoll), who had been elected to that position for the twelfth time, a record. Mr. Weston thanked the Taranaki Jockey Club for its great interest and assistance at all times. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. S. G. Smith, M.P.; president, Mr. W. C. Weston; vice-presidents, Messrs E. Jackson and F. Reston; committee, Messrs F. Price, L. B. Webster, W. T. Hookham, A. Avery and G. Sykes; stewards, Messrs. A. R. Standish, G. Fraser, F. H. Moore, J. McLeod, J. Foreman junr., L. B. Webster, W. McKenzie, W. N. Stephenson, K. Jury, R. C. H. Sanders and R. Hughes; auditor, Mr. C. B. Webster. The following committeemen did not retire: Messrs. G. E. Jago, V. Smith, R. Mark, W. P. Nicoll and P. E. V. Stainton. The secretary (Mr. D. LcC. Morgan) was commended for his work during the year. WAIKATO HUNT MEETING. The attention of owners and trainers of hunters in Taranaki is drawn to the Waikato Hunt Club's meeting on Labour Day. The club always provides an excellent programme and this year's is identical with last year’s. Nominations close with the secretary, Mr. T. H. Hampshire, Cambridge, at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 29.

Knollmere 11 12 Revision 9 2 Riotous 10 7 Kotahi Eka 9 0 Klmbo 10 5 Chile 9 0 Joie de Vai 10 o Miss Hushabye 9 0 Ramttna 9 9 Dakar 9 0 Palace 9 2 Othon 9 0 Paleta 9 2 Miss Energetic 9 0 KATIHIKU HACK HANDICAP. Of £80. Seven furlongs. Pladie 9 0 Nebulae 7 7 Kalmuk 8 9 St. Roger 7 7 Klnz Tliomond 8 9 Royal Dash 4 Mercian Whetu Ma 7 2 Prince 8 9 Bettwysco-ed 2 Pegged Exchange 8 6 High society Joystick 7 7 2 2 Wasteland 8 5 Sage 7 ft Manawatu 7 13 1 vette 7 0 Coloesical 7 1'2 Princess Dawn 7 0 Epigram 7 10 Platter 7 0 Bonnie Vale 7 8 Pahiko 7 0 Tripping 7 8 LING MEMORIAL STAKES. Of £130. One mile and a-quarter. Fiji 9 0, Takakua 7 11 Red Sun 8 10 Plateau 5 Brambletorn 8 6 Great Emblem 2 Retract Chopin 8 6 8 . 4 Joie de Vai Lyrical Thrasher 7 2 0 Cluny 8 3 7 0 Copper King 7 11 • PAHIKO HACK HANDICAP. Of £80. Six furlongs. Might 9 5 All Spirit 7 7 Haul bow line 8 12 Lackstone 7 Senegal 8 10 Acrelict 7 2 West Tor 8 6 Aweketia i 0 Gladlum 8 3 Ma Ciierl 7 0 Etiquette 7 13 First View 7 0 Catalogue 7 12 Arauline 7 0 Boon 7 8 Celeste 0 Ralph yllis 7 7Vestalis f. 7 0 Acceptable 7 7 Maypay 7 0 WAITAWA HANDICAP. Of £110. Six furlongs. Cadland 9 10 Arrow Lad 7 9 Princess Equltarit 7 7 Horten 7 11 Navaho 7 4 The Kger 7 11 Takakm 7 2 Slippery 7 10 Sir Pombal 7 0 Playground 7 9 ‘ TAUMANUKA HACK HANDICAP. Of £80. One mile and 55 yards. Sa'ltpot 9 4 Hazoor 8 3 Mercian Mon Roi 8 2 Prince 9 4 Miss Holiy 8 0 Revision 8 12 Platter 8 0 Walton Park 8 Hl Quebec 8 0 Sanguine King 8 8 C&neJlold 8 0 Epigram 8 8 Transact 8 0 Colossical 8 7 Tranquility 8 0 Lovecourt 8 3 KEREIH1 HOKKA MAJNJJIVAr. Of £110. Seven furlongs. Gold Trail 9 8 Knollmere 8 3 Royal Bengal 9 4 Adventus 8 La Poupee 8 11 Lady Spy b 2 Arikira 8 9 Ganipat 8 0 Esteem 8 9 Lyrical 8 ft Atholspear 8 7 Snowball 8 0

Inflation 8 6 Mercian Shatter 8 7 Prince 7 2 Royal Artist 8 2 Guarantoo 7 <it Fiji 8 ■ 2 Southdown 1 Rebel Song 8 2 Martian Chief 7 0 Great Star S 0 Chrysology 0 Minerva! 8 ft Jaioux 0 Red Sun 8 ft Vidian 7 0 Speedmint 7 13 Ba mo 7 0 Polydora 7 13 Boyal Bengal I 0 The Smuggler 7 8 Bed Racer 7 0 Retract y 8 CViiper King 0 Brambletorn y 7 Jotj de Vai 0 Eminent 7 7 Water Polo 0 Tout le Mend y y Ythan 7 0 Cluny 7 6 Thrasher 0 Mount Boa 7 5 Heather Glow 0 Fairway y 5 March Alone 7 0 Hounslow 7 4 Flower 0 Protomint 7 3 Milnrow 0 Chopin y 2 Fiat Lux 0 Palantua 2 Lpigrani 7 0 Rocket 7 2