MANAWATU AUTUMN MEETING SPORTING. MANAWATU AUTUMN MEETING

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXII, Issue 12435, 7 April 1908, Page 7

MANAWATU AUTUMN MEETING

SPORTING.

FIRST DAY.

(Per United Press Association).

PALMERSTON N., April 7.

The first day of the Manawatu Autumn Meeting commenced to-day in ' fine weather. Results: —

Linton Hack Hurdles. — Showman 1, Commander 2, Reservoir 3. Scratched — Claremont, Splendid Idea. After traversing the first mile Aorangi established a strong lead, but he struck the last hurdle heavily, and lost his rider. Showman, coming strong, ran home an easy winner. Time, 3min 19 l-ssec.

Karere Hack Welter. — Ikon 1, Lethern 2, The Dane 3. Scratched — Waikaraka, Truganini, Crucinella. Won comfortably. Time, lmin 30sec.

Manawatu Stakes, of 500 soys., 6 furlongs. — Aborigine 1 Elysium 2, Husbandman 3. Scratched — Golden Slipper. Vasa was first off the mark, but was soon col.lared by Aborigine, who was out by himself at four furlongs, and galloping strongly, won by six lengths. Time, lmin 14 2-5 sees.

Telegraph Stakes.— Gold Thread 1, Tarina 2, Contender 3. Also started — Ballarat, Gauze, - De" Witte, Chicane. Gold Thread led all the way and. won easily by two and a half lengths.- Time, lntin 14 l-ssec.