WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB’S WINTER MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 1002, 20 May 1909, Page 5

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB’S WINTER MEETING.

On Saturday the Wanganui Jockey Club will inaugurate their Winter Meeting, and a great deal of interest will be taken in the racing, as it is generally looked upon to throw some light upon the Great Northern double. The principal events to be decided are the Wanganui Steeplechase on Saturday, and also the Century Hurdles. Kiatere, 12.6, Heads the list, and as the son of Castor is stated to be well off in the matter of condition, he can be relied upon to run a good horse. Eurus, the hero of the C.J.C. Grand National Steeplechase, has to carry 11.3, and he cannot be said to be overburdened; nor can Nogi, who has proved that he can negotiate country. Mocassin has a Great Northern to his credit, and with 9.13 the black horse will keep the best of them moving. I hear good accounts of Whimpei, and if all is correct he should be taking a prominent part in the decision, as he has only lib above the minimum, 9.8. Pawa, 9.12, hails from the stable that shelters Exmoor, All Red and Co., but this horse has not been seen under silk for some time. There is plenty of room for a surprise amongst the light-weight division, which includes Oryx, Jack Pot, Aroha, Clarabelle, Playmate and Northern Star, and tak-

ing everything into consideration a good race should result. The Century Hurdles is run over two miles and a distance, and as several of those competing claim an engagement in the Great Northern Hurdles the result will be awaited with interest. Master Douglas appears at the head of the acceptances with 11.8, and as this undoubtedly good horse is in form he will command a large following, and should go out favourite. He won both hurdle races at Hawke’s Bay without being extended. Maidi follows with lib. less, and the roan mare has a very attractive record over the sticks. Exmoor is undoubtedly a fast horse, and being a good jumper would, if in his best form, take some beating. However, it is said that Exmoor can improve a good deal in the matter of condition. As the much-boomed pair, North Head and Audax, have been withdrawn, and the Hon. J. D. Ormond has decided to let Kairoma represent the Karamu stable, this will perhaps go a long way with those looking for the winner. However, it may safely be said that Kairoma will have to put his best foot forward to beat some of those engaged. Waipu, 10.8, has been backed for a good deal of money to win the Great Northern Hurdles, and in a true run race would have a good chance. A horse who is entitled to respect is Rangihaetea, 10.0, as this horse is a most consistent performer, and may be relied upon to run a good race. There are several winners over the battens amongst the lightweights, and, taken all round, the contest looks decidedly open. The following are the acceptances for the first day’s racing:— BOROUGH HANDICAP, six furlongs. —Ballarat 8.7, Mon Ami 8.5, Waikai’aka 5.3, Irish Rifle 8.0, Kareroa 7.13, Gipsy Belle 7.12, Hermia 7.4, St. Bill 7.3, Toa Tuhi 7.3, Cyrene 7.2, Nicotine 7.1. WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE, about three miles. —Kiatere 12.6, Eurus 11.3, Tilson 10.2, Nogi 10.0, Jack Pot 10.0, Moccasin 9.13, Aroha 9.12, Oryx 9.12, Pawa 9.12, Clarabelle 9.10, Playmate 9 10, Ballance 9.9, Whimper 9.8, Northern Star 9.7. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, five furlongs.—Nyland 9.4, Overtime 9.3, Mulga Bill 9.1, Strategist 8.9, Clemency 8.6, Purakau 8.4, Guiding Stop 8.4, Toanga. 8.3, Brilliancy S.l, Sedgemoor 8.0, Redwing 7.9. Cauldron 7.8, Singer 7.5, Flying Wind 7.5, Waiata 7.5, Captain Bell 7.0, Sea Wind 7.0, Slippery 7.0, •Queen Jinnie 7.0, Rifleshot 7.0. KAITOKE HACK HURDLE RACE, one mile and three-quarters.—Stayboy 11.5, Rangihaeta 11.1, Claremont 10.12, Auratus 10.7, Taupo 9.10, Moose 9.7, Waione 9.6, Indian Mutiny 9.5, Moscow 9.2. Feu-cle-.Toie 9.0, Tokoroa 9.0, Lothair 9.0. CENTURY HURDLE HANDICAP, about two miles and a distance. —Master Douglas 11.8, Maidi 11.7, Exmoor 11.5, Kairoma 11.1. Waipu 10.8, Aorangi 10.5, Xavier 10.3, Snip 10.2, Rangihaeta 10.0, Compass 9.12, Whatakura 9.10, Prospector 9.3, Belario 9.2, Chase Mab 9.0. CONNOLLY HANDICAP, one mile and a-quarter.—Maniapoto 8.6, Woodhey 8.1, Roosevelt 8.0, Mahuta 7.9, Waitapu 7.8, Daisy Paul 7.4, Gwendolina 7.0, Astraea 6.11, Lady Menschikoff 6.10, Wee Trinket 6.10, First Mate 6.8, Lamsdorff 6.7. PURUA HACK HANDICAP, one mile. —Mendip 9.1, Research 9.1, Strategist 8.6, Mallet 8.3, North-east 8.2, Anemone 8.0, Paione 7.6, Shannon Lass 7.6, Marathon 7.2, Vinco 7.2, Marshal 7.1, Quick March 7.0, The Riever 7.0, Montpelier 7.0, Adopted 7.0.