TURF RESULTS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1356, 20 April 1916, Page 22

TURF RESULTS.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. Racing in the Manawatu district dates back a long time and at Awapuni over a good many years, and the course acquired there, as the trees with which the boundaries are planted grow, wears a more inviting appearance every season. The weather has been dry in the vicinity, yet the grounds were in good order, and the course in fast condition, while the property generally reflected credit on those responsible for its upkeep. Mr. J. M. Johnston, the secretary, and his staff had a comparatively easy time, and the totalisator workers could have done much more business for their department had it been required, but the attendance on neither days was as large as could have been wished and this may have been due to the Rangitikei and e lington meetings coming so soon before, and through owners and the public preparing for the Easter campaigns. Some advanced the suggestion that it was because complimentary tickets were not being issued. The meeting being a patriotic one that course could not be followed and it is strange if having to pay admission charges really kept many away. There was on both days a serious shortage in totalisator returns and the laudable object of raising funds for patriotic purposes further augmenting the liberalty the club has shown in the past—£4ooo having already been paid —was defeated. The one-horse Awapuni Gold Cup affair meant a loss of considerable business and the fact that there were several fair dividends had something to do with the shortage. It would seem that the high water mark has been reached with a good many clubs at least for some time. The increase tax on investments for one thing is beginning to be felt, and there have been many demands upon the purses of racegoers as well as other members of the community and the increased number of meetings must make an appreciable difference. There were several thousands ot visitors at the meeting brought along by trains from Wellington and the Wairarapa and from northern parts, Auckland, Taranaki and Wanganui contributing, while Hawke’s Bay and even Poverty Bay sent a quota, canterbury is invariably represented, indeed the meetings held at Awapuni are popular with many owners. The weather favoured, and the racing was of a most interesting character, and the handicapping efforts of Mr. Henrys resulted in a lot of close finishes. Mr. Skipwith, the starter, was not successful every time with the barrier, but his work in the main bore the impress of merit, and he had a few hard horses to manage. The racing appeared to be pretty clean, but it is certain that an odd one or two runners were waiting for more favourable opportunities. The stipendiary stewards present were Messrs. J. MacMahon and A. Gordon, and they had no serious investigations. The questionable riding of an odd jockey or two did not escape their notice and some advice was tendered that should be of value to remember. There was much disappointment on the first day because there was only one runner against Desert Gold in the Awapuni Gold Cup, while better than Wishful were at the meeting and others engaged stopped away. The favourite, Tararu Jack, should have won the Karere Hurdles, but was allowed to loiter in the first half mile, while the outsider Parawanui made the pace a cracker. The result was that he had too much leeway to make up over the last mile and then failed and his rider, Flynn, had some difficulty in keeping him straight when it came to finishing and he slightly interfered with Sleight of Hand, who finished third. Tinkler, the favourite, and a useful sort of filly by Bezonian from Snowstell, won the Maiden Plate meritoriously, but it appeared that Lady Kilworth took a lot out of herself and something out of her diminutive rider, who she dislodged just before the start. She raced to the front and was out so far that it looked all over until she compounded in the last little bit.

A penalty of 101 b for winning at Trentham did not stop the public from making Adjutant favourite for the Autumn Handicap and the Martian colt, who had just struck form, finished up a sound favourite and ran a capital race, winning nicely from Square Deal. Mandoline, up to the distance, ran well, and had to travel

over a bit more ground than others round the first quarter mile bend. Master Lupin ran in bandages and was not keyed up as at Wanganui and was not well backed.

The start for the Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes was delayed somewhat and was a bit ragged. Hyttus eventually winning, Sasanoff, the favourite, who did not get so well away, squeezing into second place from Thestius, with Bjorneborg handy, just clear of Te Toff and Egypt, who was for once in a way out of a place and a bit below his best form.

Analogue and Cello were a very solidly supported pair for the Linton Hack Welter Handicap in which there were a dozen runners. Th? little son of Seaton Delaval only just got beaten a head in a splendid fin ish by Pomeroy, an a~ed son of Strowan, while Toki was only another head away, with the top weight, Harbour Light, a close fourth. Pomeray paid a good dividend.

Desert Cold, who stripping looking nice, was left with only Wishful to beat and it was just a good striding gallon for her to win in 2min. 7 1-5 sec. in the Awapuni Gold Cup. the special weight-for-aae race introduce 1 last season, and which produced such a creat race th?"' between Chortle. Balboa. Merry Poe. Warstep. Ventura and Pavlova. Balboa Eligible and Adjutant were the scratchings.

If the Linton Hack Handicap produced a great finish that for the Woodhey Hack Handicap was even closer between Gang Awa and Heeltap, half a head separating the pair, while the English-bred filly Revelanta was a length off third. Martlet and Ring Lupin, the last-named of which was favourite and led for five furlongs, being next. The Telegraph Handicap was voted a fair thing for Multiplication, with Halina next in demond and so it proved. The speedy Veto got to the head of affairs and tiring before the last half furlong was entered upon, Multiplication coming from behind drew up and won in good style by a length, with Jean Laddo handy. The results were: — KARERE HURDLES of 150sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 7 —G. Penfold’s Parewanui, by Advance—Dryad ma: e. aged. 10.2 (L. Traill) 1 1— —A. Wrightson’s Tararu Jack, 9 13 (F. Flynn) 2 2— F. Armstrong’s Sle'glit of Hand, 9.2. carried 9.6 (A Goodwin) ... 3 Also started: 3 Aruake 10.3 (A. McFlynni. 4 Glenorchy 10.11 (Copestake). S Hopye 10.9 (C. Scott), 6 Master Strowan 10.4 (A. McDonald). 9 Captain Macky 9.12 (Paulgraim. 5 Gladful 9.9 (W. Bush). Won easily by a couple of lengths half a length between second and third. Glenorchy was fourth and Aruake fifth. Time, 3min 15 2-ssec. MAIDEN PLATE of 206sovs. Seven furlongs. I—Richmond and Struthers' Tinkler, by Bezonian — Snowstell. 2yrs, 6.7 (G. McLean) 1 4—T. H. Lowry’s Lady Kilworth, 2yrs, 6.10 (A. Chapman) 2 3— G. H. Gibson’s Henry Clay. 2yrs; 7.11 (J. Cathro) 3 Also started: 2 Silverstream 7.6 (Manson), 5 Battle Tide 7.6 (G. Young). < Crown Imperial 6.13 (Roily Eager), 6 Quinn’s Post 6.12 (Thorner).. Won by a length the same between second and third. Time. Imin 28 4-ssee.

AUTUMN HANDICAP of 300sovs. One mile and a fui longs

1 — Sir Geo. Clifford's Adjutant, by Martian- —Discipline, 3yi s, 7.8, inc. 101 b pen. (,H. Young) 1 2 — D Fraser’s Square Deal. 8.5 (R. Reid) 2 3— W. G. Shad's Moulu, 7.4 (r.mersoii) 3 Also started: 10 Master Lupin 8.5 (W. Young). 4 Leonta 8.5 (C. Price). 5 Si? Albi 7.6 (B. Dee ey). _6 Dr.able 7.4 (Edgecombe), 8 Benrad.i 7 0 <A. Reul), 11 Zetes 6,13 (F. ?.Io i is), i Want 6.12 (B. Morris). 9 Mandoline 6.12 (Sincla r) 12 Byron 6.7 (Clarke), 14 Jem 6 7 (McLean), 13 Bradamante 6.7 (Thorner). Adjutant secured the verdict by a length after a good race. Moulu being some two lengths away third. Bertrada was fouith, Jem fifth, and a number of the otheis bunched. Time. Imin 53 4-ssec. MANAWATU SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES of BOOsovs. For two-yi avoids. Six furlongs. 3—Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Hyttus. by Hymettus—Emm S 7 (Buchanan) 1 I—W.1 —W. G. Stead’s S'lsanoff.. 7.12 (li. Deeley) - 7 —J. F Buchanan’s Thestius, 8.3 (L. W !son 3 .'-.lso started: 4 Petruchio 7.9 (G. Clarke), 4 Wrestle.- 7.9 (H. Young). 6 The Toff 8.10 (Emerson), 2 Egypt 5.9 (C. Price). 2 Bjorr.ebo.g 7.12 (O'Shea). 5 Nystad 8.13 (A. Oliver;. S Menelaus 7.12 (Reid). A close finish between th • first three horses, Bjoreubt rg fourth. The Toff fifth an.l Egypt sixth. Time Imin 1 ssec. LINTON HACK WELTER of 120sovs. One mile and a distance. 6—S Watson's Pomeroy, by St rowan —-Pomeg-aiiate. aged, 5.9 (L. Nodder) _• 1 I—J.1 —J. E. Palmer’s Analogue <.ll (C. Emerson) 3

5 —P. Matu's Toki, S.lO (Buchanan) 3 Also started: S Harbour Light 9.3 (S. Reid), 4 Spain 8.11 (L. Wilson), 2 C'ello 8.8 (C. Price), 3 Maid o’ Gowrie 8.5 (D. McCarthy), 7 Sir Fisher 8.4 (W. Young). 10 Amity 7.7 (Manson), 12 Wirikino 7.7 (Roy Reid). 11 Namur 7.7 (J. Kelly), 9 Detroit 7.7 (Clarke). Won by a head, the same distance separating second and third. Harbour Light was fourth. Time, Imin 57sec.. AWAPUNI GOLD CUP of 575sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 1 — T. H. Lowry’s Desert Gold, by All Black—Aurarius, 3 yrs, 8.4 (J. O’Shea) 1 2— G. L Stead’s Wishful, 3yrs, 8.4 (C. Emerson) 2 Won easily by four lengths. Time, 2min 7 4-ssec. WOODHEY HACK HANDICAP of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 — F. S. Easton’s Gang Awa’, by Provocation —Gold Cord, 3yrs. 7.13 (C. Price) 1 4— J. G. Corry’s Heeltap, 8.8 (A. Oliver) 2 2—“ Mr. Highden’s” Revalenta, 7.4 (H. Young) 3 Also started: 1 Ring Lupin 8.12 (Conquest). 6 Mahzoltov 8.3 (Emerson). 13 Martial Air 8.0 (Watson), 12 Happiness 7:11 (Reid), 11 Spectual 7.2 (Sinclair), 10 Vladineau 7.9 (Morris). 15 Royal Chef 7.9 (C. Brown), 18 Kaiserine 6.7 (G. Clarke), 5 Torotoro 7.4 (J. Mullins). 9 Ticino 7.3 (B. Deeley), 12 Martlet 6.3 (Kelly), 8 Golden Grafton 6.13 (A. Reid), 14 Penniless 6.13 (Manson), 2 Aurore 6.12 (McKay), 16 Goldbearing 6.7 (Thorner). Won by half a head, Revalanta a length away, Martlet fourth and Ring Lupin fifth. Time, Imin 15sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP of 300sovs. Six furlongs. I—A. B. Williams’ Multiplication, by Multifid —Lady Augusta. 3yrs, 8.1 (R. Reed) 1 8 — M. Franklin’s Veto, 6.7 (C. Sinr ) 9 — S. W. Tatham’s jean Laddo. 6.7 G. Clarke) .... 3 Also started: 3 Astor 8.8 (O’Shea). 2 Hydrus 7.13 (Buchanan), 7 Sea Lord 7.11 (C. Price), 4 Halina 7.8 (Emerson). 6 Pariform 7.0 (A. Reid), 10 Hushabye 7.0 (B. Morris), 3 Master Achilles 6.13 (H. Young-), 11 Mystified 6 7 (Thorner). Won handily after a. strong finishing run by a length. Time, Imin 14sec.

SECOND DAY.

DESERT GOLD WINS THE MANAWATU STAKES.

The weather was still good when racing was resumed and the attendance was much as on the first day, while speculation was a little better. Tararu Jack was favourite for the Kairanga Hurdles, and this time justified his position, as he was kept at it all the way and though he had to be ridden hard he caught Parewanui after passing the stewards’ stand, eventually winning by about two lengths. Sensitive, who was five lengths away, was placed last owing to his rider not being able to draw the weight, and the third place was awarded to Gladful, who will likely see a much better day.

The gelding Zetes was made favourite for the Stonyhurst Welter, Calais being next in request. After a good race Zetes just failed to get up to Hushabye, the outsider, who won by a neck, but O’Shea rode without a stirrup leather over the last furlong or two. Sea Lord was a close third.

Ring Lupin was favourite for the Cloverlea Hack Race, despite a rise in weight, the distance being thought more suitable. It proved so too, but both Interlude and Aurore, the lastnamed a big young son of Birkenhead, in receipt of over two stone, each cutting him down over the last half furlong. The Manawatu Stakes followed. Desert Gold being again produced, but though eight two-year-olds were brought out to oppose her, betting was lifeless and the pool was the smallest of the day, though nearly £2OOO was invested. Petruchio, as on the first day, gave some trouble, and Cease Fire led Desert Gold while others twisted and squirmed about, but eventually a very good start was effected, Sweet Tipperary and Nystad along the back and past the three and four furlong posts. Then the field closed up and as they reached the five furlong post Desert Gold had her head just in front of Nystad and Cease Fire, Sweet Tipperary having been displaced. In the run home Desert Gold drew out to win by two clear lengths or more, Hyttus, who did not begin well, catching Nystad and beating him a neck, Cease Fire, Tinkler, Sweet Tipperary and Egypt next. There was suppressed excitement until Desert Gold got to the front and then the people gave vent to their feelings and there was much cheering as she returned to the paddock and when she got there. The daughter of All Black seems to take these recognitions of her merit very soberly, Still another stirring finish was witnessed in the Ava Hack Welter. Cello was favourite, but once again disappointed backers, and after a rattling good race Harbour Light beat Spain (who was unlucky) by a head, Black Ada, who was only caught in the last 50 yards, a head away third, Detroit fourth. The Hack Flying saw Revalenta. favourite, but Martial Air won by half a length from the outsider Namur, who both cut down Torotoro, who led into the straight. Chortle, the favourite, caught his horses in the straight and won the Borough Handicap by half a length, from Battle Eve, with Halina third, and thus concluded the business of the day. The results were: — KAIRANGA HURDLES HANDICAP of loOsovs. One mile and a-half. 1— A. Wrightson’s Tararu Jack, by Spalpeen—Soult mare, 6yrs, 10.9 (F. Flynn) • 1 2 — G Penfold’s Parewanui, H-9 (LTraill) 2 4—Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Gladful, 9.12 (W. Bush) 3 Also started: 3 Glenorchy 10.3 (Copestake), 6 Sensitive 10.1 (Penling), 5 Wirikino 9.4 (A. McDonald), 7 Roseblush 9.2 (A. McFlynn), 8 Cron Park 9.0 (K. Lambess). Won by over two lengths. Sensitive finished third, but was displaced as he could not draw the weight. Time, 2min 47sec. STONYHURST WELTER HANDICAP of . 150sovs. Seven furlongs. 7—W. H. Bowden’s Hushabye, 4yrs, 7.9 (Roy Reed) 1 1 — O. Cox’s Zetes, 8.10 (O’Shea) .... 2 4—W. Karaitiana’s Sea Lord, 8.10 (C. Price) 3 Also started: 5 Sedd-el-Bahr 8.13 (A. Oliver). 6 Jem 5.7 (P. Brady). 3 Master Achilles 7.11 (Carmont), 2 Calais 7.10 (Emerson). Won by a head. Sea Lord half a length away, Calais fourth and Jem close up. Time, Imin 29 l-ssec. CLOVERLEA HACK HANDICAP of 120sovs. Five furlongs. 2 — T. Long’s Interlude, by Bezonian—Prelude, 3yrs, 8.13 (Oliver) 1 3— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Aurore. 7.2 (R. Reed) ■ • • • • I—G. Johnston’s Ring Lupin, 9.3 (J. Conquest) 2’A'-' \ Also started: 6 Heeltap 9.1 (W. Price), 9 New York 8.10 (Morris). 7 Mahzoltoy 8.5 (H. Young). 5 Royal Chef 8.0 (R-

E. B.own), 10 Con 7.13 (C. Plice), 4 Martlet 7.8 (B. Deeleyj, 11 Tiora 6.13 (Thorner,, 8 bpectual 7.4 tSinclair), 12 Tame buck 7.u (Clarke), 14 Birkenetta 6.9 (Carmont), 13 Goldbearlng 6.12 (Metcalf). 15 Marziale 7.3 (J. Kelly). Won by a neck, with Ring- Lupin a head away. Royal Chef was fourth, and Martlet fifth. Time, Imm 2 3-ssec. MANAWATU STAKES of 500sovs. Six furlongs. 1 — T. H. Lowry's Desei t Gold, by All Black—Auiarius, . 3yrs. 9 3 (J. O’Shea) 1 2— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Hyttus, 7.11 (J. Buchanan) •• • • - .3—“ Mr. Highden’s” Nystad. 7.7 (A. Reed) 3 Also started: 1 Egypt 8.0 (C. Price), 4 The Toff 7.11 (Emerson), 3 Cease Fire 7.5 (Deeiey), 5 Sweet Tipperary 7.7 (Carmont), 6 Petruclno 6.10 (G. Clarke), 7 Tinkler 7.2 (McLean). Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Cease Lire fourth, Tinkler, Sweet Tipperary, Egypt and The Toff in order. Time, Innn Usee. AVA HACK WELTER HANDICAP of 120sovs. One mile and d 5 yaicls. 2 — N. Brown’s Harbour Light, by Sylvia Park —Rau Rau, 6yrs, 9.a (S. Reid) . •■•• •■ ■ • .. 3 — R. Haielle’s Spain, 8.13 (Wilson) - 4— r. A. McKenzie’s Black Ada. 8.3 (J. O’Shea) Also started: 5 Pomeroy 9m (Noddei), I Cello 8.10 (C. Price), Florist 8.10 (Manson), 12 Sir Fisher 8.1 (H. Young), 7 Henry Clay 7 8 (R. E Brown), W Ballyhar 7.7 (A. Reid), l-_ _ An^- v (R. Manson), 9 Detroit <•< w - Clark), 6 Helsingfors i.i (B. Morns). Won by a head, the same between second and thii d, Detroit, fourth. Cello and Amity in order. Time. Imin 46 sec. LONGBURN HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarte.. 5— D. Fraser’s Square Deal, by Advance —Brown Spec, oy rs, 8.8 (L. Nodder) • • • • • -. •; i. 9 g. Penfold’s Want, 7.0 (B. Morris) - 3G. L. Stead’s Moulu, 7.i (EmerAlso 11 started: 1 ’Montana 8 9 7 Multiply 8.8 (R. Reid) 6 El Gallo 8 8 mshpa) 4 Adjutant B.i (Young), (Deeiey), 10_ Dribble 7 3 (Edgecombe), 8 Bertrada <.3 (A. Re.d), II Bradamante 6. i (Thoinei). Snuare Deal won by a head, Want, who* was going fast, being a lengtl and a-half away, Multiply. Adjl ’ t . Orleans and Dribble in order. lime. 2min Bsec. HACK FLYING HANDICAP of 120sovs. Six furlongs. 2 f Higgott’s Martial Air. by Achilles —Marseillaise. 3yrs, 7.9 (C. Emerson) • 2 ’ ’ 9—A. G. Havill’s Namur. 6. < (G. Thorner) .••••••• -,’ 'Airi/i' sw. C. Ring’s Torotoro, <-l (Muilins) Also started: 3Tr als 7.113 4 Vladineau 7 Sh 1 Revalenta i.S, 6 7 8 7 Glorify 7.4, 8 Golden Grafton 6 13, 10 Ihapuna 6.13. 11 Kaiserine 6.1 ’ Won by a length, half a ’ength between second and third, A ladimau fourth and Happiness fifth, rime. Imin 15sec. BOROUGH HANDICAP of 250sovs Six furlongs. l a. B. Williams’ Chortle, by Multifid—Amusement. 6yrs. 9.11 (S. Reid) •••• ■ • ••; 1 3—Sir Geo. Clifford’s Battle Eve, 8.1 (H. Young) r’ik’ iR “ 4 g. L. Stead’s Halina, 6.10 (R. Also started: 7 Sea Lord i. 2,2 Ohiwia 6.13, 5 Veto 6 12, 6 Need 6.i. .8 M^o„" e by S a’-len s lb. Time, lin n Usee.