TURF RESULTS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1351, 16 March 1916, Page 22

TURF RESULTS.

NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. INDIGO WINS CUP. (From Our Napier Correspondent). The climate granted to the Napier Park Racing Club for their autumn re-union was not of the most favourable description, for on both days several showers fell, making, for the time being, matters rather unpleasant. However, it improved the going, so its descent did some good. The attendance was well up to the average, and speculation was quite brisk, for when the figures from the tote were obtained on Saturday after the last event it was seen that £36,331 had been handled by the tote officials, this sum representing an increase of £2405 over the amount registered at the 1915 autumn gathering. In the majority of the cases Mr. Wood got off his fields on equitable terms, but in a couple of instances Pursefiller, who was very rowdy and illmannered, got so badly left that her winning prospects were completely obliterated. Sensitive, who had ran a good second to Lord Laddo the previous week at Dannevirke, won the opening event, the Omaranui Hurdles, from seven other runners in the easiest possible manner. Gladful secured second berth, and Kooya, whose rider was cautioned for not making more use of her, was third. Brunswick and Scorch, who were first and third favourites respectively, fell at the last fence, H. Poscomb, who was up on the latter, having a collarbone broken. Kooya nearly landed on her nose at the hurdle in the straight the first time round. With more education she will be hard to beat in future obstacle races. Trials, who had won at Dannevirke the previous week, was made a slightly better favourite than Hydrus for the Esk Handicap, in which there were eleven runners. Gold Shot, a big, bold-appearanced son of Gold Reef and Pearl Shot, was third in demand. Backers missed their guess badly, for not one of the fancied ones was placed, honours going to Marimba, who spun out from the word “lookout” in double quick gait, and that was the end of the matter as far as the winner was concerned, for she was never headed and crossed the line a couple of lengths in advance of Maryland. Jack Jellicoe was a moderate third. The favourite got into a lot of bother in the early part of the spin, but when he did get clear was fast making up his disadvantage. Eligible, Rewi Poto, and Indigo were supported in that order for the Cup, Multicipal being the only elimination from the acceptors. The Gis-borne-owned Rupahu was first out, with Pursefiller completely left —she j was pulled up after going a short t distance —Eligible, Rewi Poto and Indigo following the leader in that j order. At the six-furlong post Ru- ( pahu had a good break on, and piloted , the way to about three furlongs from

home, where Eligible, Rewi Poto and Indigo lessened the gap; At the entrance to the straight Eligible had the Gisborne-owned horse well beaten and Rewi Poto had given way to Indigo. At the distance post the latter got to Eligible, and a great tussle between the pair saw the verdict go up in favour of Indigo, who had the barest margin in his favour. Rupahu was two lengths away, third, with Multiply fourth. Revelenta, the half-sister by Troutbeck to Panmure, was backed down to level money for the Trial Hack Stakes, in which the English-bred filly was opposed by eleven others, second favouritism resting on Lady Kilworth, with Atuatora third pick. Marie Agnes, an imported filly owned by Mr. W. G. Stead, made the early running, attended by King’s Best, the favourite and Lady Kilworth. Sweeping round the home bend Revelenta rushed to the front, and coming on fast had the race well in hand a furlong from the post, but Bell took it too easy upon her, for Lady Multifid, who had been running past the others,

got up to the favourite a few lengths from the chair, and Bell being unable to get her going again in time, .Lady Multifid, who was one of the outsiders of the bunch, scored by the barest of heads. Florance was third. The winner, who is owned by Mr. F. J. Lysnar, of Gisborne, returned a royal price, in which those connected

with her did not share to any extent. Multifual had the greatest support accorded to him in the Welter Handicap, second favouritism being held by Shaki, the topweight, Tavistock, being third in demand. Shaki, Multifual and Nicomar were the order until the straight was entered, when the first-named gave in to Multifual, who held command when once in the run to the deciding point. With a furlong to go Tavistock put in his claim, and wearing Multifual down annexed by a bare length with Nicomar a fair third. The Summit was fourth. Considering his consistent form of late Tavistock returned his backers a good price. Of the seven contestants in the Sapling Stakes, only a couple, in Hyllus and Beltane, were backed with any vigour, the latter being the better supported of the two. Tinkler was third choice. Beltane was the quickest to begin, with Hyllus at his heels. Just before reaching the home stretch Beltane surrendered to Hyllus, who was moving fast without any exertion, and it could be seen that the award was in his keeping bar accidents. A half a furlong from the post the favourite got hemmed in and could not get out, Hexton getting second place. Sunny Climes was third and Tinkler fourth. A dozen got under way for the Redclyffe Hack Welter, Fore, who had the assistance of A. Oliver, being the chosen of the majority of backers. Hylatus was second in request, and

Lady Nolan third pick. The selection of the probable winners was bad picking, for none of the trio above referred to got into the one, two, three division, the winning award going to Spain, the seventh favourite, with Con, the ninth choice, second, and Whakohiki (fifth in request) third.

Hyginas, who had five others arrayed against him in the Flying Handicap, was made a short-priced first choice. Zeus was second favourite, the next enquired for being Sea Lord. The start saw Waiorewa lead the favourite, with Sea Lord handy. When the bend was reached Hyginas had assumed a strong lead, and from this out the verdict was never in doubt, for the cerise bearer was going so well within himself that he would have had to have fallen down to get beaten. Waiorewa held Sea Lord safely all the way down the running, and silenced him very nearly as easy as Hyginas had vanquished her. The results were:— OMARANUI HACK HURDLES of 140 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 5—G. McDonald’s b g Sensitive. 6 yrs. by Sensation — Turquoise mare, 9.5 (Boulgrain) 1 7—Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Gladful, syrs, 9.0 (W. Bush) 2 2—S. S. Oliver's hr m Kooya, 6vrs, 9.10 (H. Burt) 3 Also started: 4 Wirikino 9.10, 7 Ti Patipa 9.0, 3 Scorch 10.11, 1 Brunswick 9.2. Brunswick fell at the last hurdle when racing- in the lead with Sensitive, bringing- down Scorch, whose jockey (Poscomb) received a broken collarbone. Brunswick’s rider was also shaken. Sensitive then won easily by 10 length from Gladful Kooya. who finished well, beine- third. Wirikino was fourth. Time, 3min 15 3-ssec.

ESK HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second lOsovs, third ssovs. Five furlongs. 6 —L. McKenzie’s b m Marimba, 6 yrs, 8.7 (R. Hunt) 1 4—K. S. Williams’ ch m Maryland, 4yrs. 7.6 (R. Reid) 2 B—D.8 —D. McLeod’s b c Jack Jellicoe, 3 yrs. 7.11, carried 3% lb over (E. Manson) 3 Also started: 2 Hydrus 9.9, 7 Parao 8.5. Trials 80. "Carlysian 7.13, 8 Spectual 7.8, carried 7.4%, 3 Gold Shot 7.0, carried 3%1b over, 10 Grange 6.12, 51b allowance.

Won by three lengths. Carlysian was lourth. Time, lmin 2 l-ssec.

NAPIER CUP HANDICAP of 500sovs; second. 65sovs_. third 35sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3 —G. Hunter’s ch g Indigo, by Mystification—Munjista. 4yrs, 9.0 (L. Wilson) j I—*W. G. Stead's br c Eligible, 3yrs, 8.11 (A. Oliver) 2 6—W. S'. Davidson’s br g Rupahu, 3yrs, S.ll (W. Ryan)’ 3 Also started: 2 Rewi Poto 8.13. 4 Pursefiller 7.12. 5 Multiply 7.12, 9 Jem 6.12, 7 Campeador 6.7, 8 Discussion 6.7. Won by a bare head after a titanic struggle up the straight. Two lengths separated second and third. Rewi Poto was fourth. Time, 2min 8 2-ssec.

TRIAL HACK STAKES of lOOsovs; second lOsovs. third ssovs. Six furlongs.

B—F. J. Lysnar’s br m Lady Multifid, 3yrs, 8 5 (H. Young) 1 I—Mr. Highden’s b f Revelenta, 3 yrs. 7.12, inc. 71b allow. (W. Bell) 2 5—W. Simpson’s b m Florance, 8.11 3 Also started: 12 Waiparapara 8.11, 11 Eldepee 8.11. 3 Atutoro 8.11, 9 Zaunone 8.5, 7 King’s Best (carried 21b over) 8.5, 4 Marie Agnes (41b over) 7.12. 6 Honey Bee (carried 6.13) 7.2, 2 Lads 7 Kilworth 6.13, 10 Queen Lizz’e 6.13. Won by half a head, two lengths between second and third Queen Lizzie was fourth. Time, lmin 17 4-ssec.

WELTER HANDICAP of 120sovs; seconu lasovs, third 6sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 —D. McLeod's ch h Tavistock, 4 yrs, 10.3 (E. Manson) i 4 T. Nickall’s b g Multifual, 4vis, 8.12 (C. Stowe) 2 I G. P. Donnellys b g Nicomar, aged. 9.2 3 ■> , startel: 5 Despatch Carr, er 9.9, - Shaki 9.9. 6. The. Summit 8.9, 7 Gazette 8.7. Won by a neck The Summit was fourth. Time, .'.min 30 3-ssec. BAPLING STAKES HANDICAP of 150sovs; second 20sovs, third lOsovs. For two-year-olds. Five lurlongs. 2—Hon. J. D. Ormond's ch c Hyllus S.n (p. Brady; ........ 1 ‘ —S. Liddell’s b g Hexton. 7.0 .... 6 —Mr. Highden’s b g Sunnv Climes, <■ 4 3 Also started: 1 Beltane 8.5. 4 Lady Elysian 8.4, 3 Tinkler 6.12 (carried 7.2), 5 Hopolito 6 10. Won haid held by two lengths. Tinkler was fourth. Time, lmin 4 3-ssec. REDC'LYFFE HACK WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second lOsovs, third ssovs. One mile. 6 —R- Narelle’s hr f Spain, 3vrs. 7.13 (L. Wilson) ........ 1 B—P. Matu's ch g Con. syrs (carried 21b over), 8.5 2 5 —W. Douglas' b g- Whakahok’. 5 yrs, 7.11 3 Also started: 4 Goldenlvte 9.10. 7 Cleft 9.7. 1 Fore 8.10, 2 Hvlatus 8.6 3 Lady Nolan 8.3. 9 Admi: al Beatty 7 12. 10 Amical 7.11, 11 Sailor King 7.9. 12 Ngaitu 7.7. Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Fore was fourth. Time, lmin 44 3-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP of 175sovs: second 25sovs. third 15sovs. Six furlongs. I—Hon.1 —Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Hvginis, 3yrs. 8.1 (P. Brady) ... .' 1 6—C. Melton’s br m Waiorewa ased, 7.0 ’. .L . . 2 3—W. R. Karaitiana’s ch g Sea Lord, syrs, 7.12 (carried 21b ovo”) ... 3 Also started: 2 Zeus 8 7, 4 Downham 8.6. 5 Step 6.7. Won hard held by two lengths, a length between second and thirl. T me lmin 17 1-5 sec.

SECOND DAY.

PURSBFILLER WINS THE McVAY

MEMORIAL

The meeting was concluded on Saturday in the presence of a very large attendance, who were treated to an excellent afternoon’s racing. The showery weather of the morning gave place in the afternoon to bright sunshine, and racegoers were able to carry on their operations without c.imatical interference. The capable secretary, Mr. J. E. Gleadow, attended to every detail that tended to add to the comfort and convenience of patrons, and must feel gratified with the huge success of the meeting. Mr. H. Coyle’s adjustments again provided some stirring- finishes, while no fault cou’d be found with the despatches effected by Mr. A. G-. Wood. The large sum of £20,291 was handled on the machine, making a total for the two days of £36,331, which is £2405 in excess of the amount put through the totalisator at the 1915 gathering.

Racing commenced with the decision of the Omahu Hack Hurdles, Scorch and Brunswick, both of whom came to grief at the last hurdle on the opening day when racing in the lead with Sensitive, being the popular fancies, the last-named being the third selection of backers. The winner turned up in the Karamu representative Gladful, after a keen set-to with Tipatipa and Sensitive, who fin-

islied second and third respectively. Another bearer of the cerise jacket in Mandoline annexed the Telegraph Handicap, for which she was a good favourite, but it was only after an exciting finish with Jack Jellicoe that the Karamu mare prevailed by half a head.. Paraoa was half a length away, third.

A septette of starters lined up for the principal event, the McVay Memorial Handicap, Rewi Poto being accorded favouritism, with Rupahu and Tavistock next best supported. The favourite flattered his backers in the early stages, but with half the distance gone he faded out of the contest. O’Shea got Pursefiller away fairly well, considering the fractiousness of the Lethe mare, and keeping her in a good position throughout she outpaced the field in the straight, winning by half a length from Multifual, with Multiply a similar distance away, third. Tavistock was fourth.

Sunny Clime was most in request for the Kuao Handicap, with Beltane second choice. The latter shot out smartly, with Hexton at the head of the other two-year-olds. Hexton had command once the straight was entered, and succeeded in winning bY a length from the fast-finishing Idyllic, with Sunny Clime half a length away, third.

The ex-Aucklander Nicomar, who is now owned by Mr. G. P. Donnelly, was installed a hot favourite for the High-weight Handicap, with Goldenlyte and Kooya most fancied of the other half-dozen starters. Hygia was first away, but with three-quarters:

of the distance gone tired badly, The Summit taking the lead. The latter was being hailed as the winner as the field swept up the straight, but Kooya put in a phenomenal run and defeated The Summit by a bare length, with Nicomar a good third.

The public again pinned their faith to Revelenta in the Maiden Hack Scurry, the Highden representative being very solidly backed. The fullsister to Panmure, however, had to be content with second berth to Mr. W. G. Stead’s imported filly Shrill, who scored a surprise victory of three lengths and paid the largest dividend of the afternoon. Revelenta just managed to secure second position by a head from Aurore. A protest was entered against the first and second horses that they had not carried the correct weight according to Rule 10 of the Rules of Racing, but the protest was dismissed.

Eight filed out of the birdcage to contest the St. Patrick’s Handicap, Hydrus being the actual favourite, with Pursefiller next in demand. The favourite won fairly easily, this being the third success gained by the Karamu stable during the afternoon. Sea Lord, who ran prominently throughout, was second, a length in advance of Zeus.

The concluding event, the Stewards’ Stakes Handicap, brought out a field of eleven, Con, Cleft and Hylatus being the most fancied. The favourite led to within a furlong of the post, when Hylatus took charge, and appeared a certain winner, but Spain managed to get up in the last stride and make a dead-heat of it with the Karamu representative. Maraetotara was half a length away, third. The results were:— OMAHU HACK HANDICAP HI'RDLE RACE or 130sovs. One mile and ahalf. s—Hon.5 —Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Gladful, syts, by Birkenhead —Gladisla, 9.2 (W. Bush) 1 7 —Tipatipa, 9.0 2 3— Sens t.ve, 10.7 3 Also started: 1 Scorch 10.9, 2 Brunswick 9.9, 4 Wirokino 9.7, 6 Waiparapara 9.0 Won by half a length, two lengths between second and th.rd. Tim?, 2min 50 3-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 1— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch m Mandoline, 4yrs, by Hymettus—Man- - dola, 9.1 (P. Brady) 1 5 — Jack Jellicoe, 8.2 2 2 — Paraoa. 8.5 3 Also started: 6 Spectual 7.6, 4 Trials 7.12, 3 Maryland 7.10, 7 Admiral Beatty. Won by half a head, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec. McVAY MEMORIAL HANDICAP of 300sovs One miTfe and a distance. 4 — F. J. Lysnar’s br m Pursefiller, syrs, by Lethe —Golden View, 8.2, inc. 31b over (J. O’Shea) 1 6— Multifual, 6.7 2 5 — Multiply, 7.10 3. Also started: 1 Rewi Poto 8.10, 2 Rupahu 8.3, 3 Tavistock, 7 Jem. Won by half a length, with Multiply a similar distance away. Tavistock was fourth and Rupahu fifth. Time. Imin 56 3-ssec. KU AO HANDICAP of 125sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs and ahalf. 4— S. Liddell’s b g Hexton, by Gazeley—La Sabine. 7.5 (C Sinclair) 1 3— Idyllic, 6.10 2 I—Sunny1—Sunny Cljmes. 7.5 3 Also started: 2 Beltane 8.3, 6 Qtmen Lizzie 6.8, 51b allow., 5 Hopeite 7.1. inc. 51b over. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time. 56 4-5 sec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP of 120 sovs. Once round. 3— S. S. Oliver’s br m Kooya, 6yrs, by Signalman—Koiana, 9.10 (A. Oliver) ’ .s—The Summit 8.2 - I—Nicomar, 8 12 3 Also started: 2 Goldenlyte 8.9, 4 Discussion 8.0, 7 Gazette 8.0. 6 Hygia 8.0. Won easily by nearly a length from The Summit, who was just clear of Nicomar. Time, Imin 55 4-ssec. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 5 — W. G. Stead’s b f Shrill. 3yrs. by Llangwyn—Valve, 8.7 (Bell) 1 I—Revelenta.1 —Revelenta. 8.7 2 4 — Aurore, 9.0 3 Also started: 9 Turehana 9.0, 8 Eldepee 9.0, 7 Grange 9.0, 3 Ostend 9.0. 10 Sansterre 9.0, 2 Florance 9.0, 6 Mulatto 9.0. Won by three lengths, a head between second and third. Time. Imin 3 4-ssec. ST. PATRICK’S HANDICAP of 150SOVS. Six furlongs. I—Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Hydrus, 3yrs. by Hymettus—Balama, 7.9 (C. Emerson) 6 — Sea Lord, 8.0 j 5— Zeus 8.3 3 Also started: 2 Pursefiller 8.7. 3 Downham 8.3. 4 Watchful 7.7, 7 Waiorewa 7.5, 8 Step 6 7. Won by a length, a similar distance between second and third. Time. Imin 16sec. STEWARDS’ STAKES HANDICAP of 120sovs. Seven furlongs. 4—R. Nacelle’s b f Spain, 3yrs, by Signor—Carissima, 8.11 (Wilson) 3Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch g Hylatus, 3yrs. by Hymettus—Man-

dola, 8.4 (P. Brady) * B—Maraetotara. 8.5 3 Also started: 2 Cleft 9.6, 7 Paraoa 8.13, 1 Con 8 13, 6 Fore 8.8, 9 Lady Nolan 8.1, 5 Whakahoki 7.13, 11 Sailor King 7.7, 10 Zannone 7.7. A dead heat for first. Maraetotara was half a length off third. Time, Imin SOsec.