RACING REVIEWED

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1457, 28 March 1918, Page 20

RACING REVIEWED

RANGITIKEI RACING CLUB. (From Our Wanganui Correspondent.) A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. CUP WON BY KILTESS. The annual meeting of the Rangitikei Racing Club was held on Wednesday and Thursday at Bulls, and proved one of the most successful in the club’s history. The weather ■on the opening day was very boisterous, and there were some very heavy shotvers before racing started, but fortunately the rain then held up. though a gale of wind blew all day. The attendance wap very satisfactory, though not so large as it would have been but for the disastrous fires ■on the Main Trunk line, which kept many away. The course was in good order, the rain having taken the sting out of the ground without making the going heavy. The fields were large and the racing of a most interesting description, several of the finishes being remarkably fine. The sport was well managed, and Mr. H. A. Goodall, the popular secretary, and his feTow-officials are to be congratulated on the success which attended their efforts to make the meeting an enjoyable one. Mr. Angus Keith, the starter, was in excellent form, doing consistently good work throughout the two days, while Handicapper J.' E. Henrys had every reason to be well satisfied, as his excellent adjustments contributed largely to the success scored. The tote bells rang merrily on the first day, the sum of £20,097 being handled, as compared with £15,933 on the first day last year, an increase of £4167.

The proceedings opened with the Trial Plate, for which there were twenty starters, Gold Problem being installed as favourite, with Bayberry next in demand. They were well in line when the barrier went up, but while a few got going quickly the rest

appeared to gee tangled up, and there was a good deal of bumping, those that suffered having no chance of making up their leeway in such a scramble. The favourite, ridden by C. Emerson, got out first and was never headed, though Ibex was going along nicely at the end, and the son of San Fran —Polycaste will be worm keeping an eye on, as he can gallop Other promising hacks which competed were Bayberry (an English-bred colt by Bayardo), Whiro, and Katmandu.

All the acceptors started in the Scott Memorial Handicap, the topweight, Parisian Diamond (ridden by H. Gray), carrying most money. Rawakore, Astor and Moutoa Queen all being well backed. From a good start Starengo made the pace for four furlongs, and then Moutoa Queen took command, but Parisian Diamond cut her down and won in fine style without being troubled. There were eight runners in the Hack Hurdles, Want being the popular pick, and for the third time in succession the public proved correct, as after Dasher Boy and Calais had led in turn, Want went to the front and scored decisively. Vacuum ran well, securing second honours. Polynesian. Engari and Goldbearing were withdrawn from the Carnarvon Hack, for which twelve started. Turangapito was entrusted with most money, his party being very confident. The favourite played up at the post, and when the barrier went up was last to begin. He soon caught his field and looked all over a winner at the entrance to the straight. However, in a great race

to the post, with Turangapito on the rails, Self Alliance and All Over both beat the favourite, the last-named gelding scoring in splendid style and further emphasising what a good one he is. The four-year-old son of All Red is putting up a fine record, and is likely to earn further distinction for Mr. Jas. Bull. Namur fell at the back, and his rider (G. Clarke) sustained slight concussion. Though Nobleman had to carry 9.3 he was made a warm favourite for the Cup, for which six started, Henry Clay being scratched. Gold Soult and Gang Awa’ also found solid support. Kiltess proved a surprise packet, as the six-year-old daughter of Finland —Miss Lochiel led all the way and won by half a length from Gold Soult. The favourite was in a good position all the way till the straight was reached. Here the weight and the gale he had to face stopped him, and he could only get third. Gold Soult carried 6% lb. over in order that Gray’s services could be secured. The winner paid the biggest price of the meeting. Sixteen saddled up in the Hack Welter, Manu, Warmth and Signorella being backed in that order. Colorado led in the early stages, and then Skedaddle, but Gray brought Warmth along in fine style on the outside, and he got home nicely. Sardinia was third, just behind Skedaddle, and Transmission fourth. There were ten starters in the Parewanui Welter, for which 'Cello found most favour, Henry Clay being the best backed of the others. . The favourite took charge at the entrance to the straight, but 'ailed to stall off a challenge from Haumakaka, the latter winning by a head after a fine finish.

Another stirring finish was witnessed in the Ngatiapa Hack Handicap, which brought the day’s sport to a close. There were, nine starters, the topweight (Staccato) being the elect of backers. The favourite was first to get into her stride, and led into the straight. Here she was challenged by Orawia, and Gray, on the

favourite, appeared to have the race won when Rajput came on the outside with a rush and got his head in front as the three flashed past the post almost in line. The results were: — TRIAL PLATE of llOsovs. Five furlongs. I E. Nash’s Gold Problem, by Gold r. A Cl ’? st —Probability, 9.0 (Emerson) 1 HaH’s Ibex, 9.0 (W. Price) ... 2 E- Short’s Whiro, 9.0 (W. Young) 3 , so started: 8 Papanui (Gray), 1 Sir Musketry (A McDonald), 9 Kaimanawanm (L. Nodder), 11 Toddy (W. Bell), t S^ a oa V l H* Kell y). 13 Otonga (W. J- Bowden) 12 Crystal Palace (Reed), oad Arrow (A. Reed), 16 Orizon (R. Manson), 8 Mick (B. H. Morris), 2 Bayberry (C. Price), 10 Talitha (J. Sand--4 Amtra (R. Hatch), 14 Awarua (R- E Brown), 5 Katmandu (M. McCarA 7 y air J ni <C ’ Hartley), 8 Samarang (J. Kaan). _ Won by half a length. Time, lmin □ sec. SCOTT MEMORIAL HANDICAP of 170sovs. Six furlongs. I—G- Beatson’s Parisian Diamond by Charlemagne 11. — Hope Diamond, 9.5 (H. Gray) .... .. . . i 4—F Easton’s Moutoa Queen, 812 (C. Price) 2 7—W. H. Gaisford’s Ohiwai, 8 4* (W Bell) 3 Also started: 2 Rawakore 8.3 (Johnson), 3 Astor 7.11 (L. Morris), 8 Starengo 7.10 (R. E. Brown), 6 Interlude 7 4 (P. Raynor), 9 Colonnade 6.8 (J Gordon), 5 Heather 6.8 (W. McEwen). Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Heather was fourth. Time, lmin 15 3-ssec. OHAKEA HACK HURDLES of 130sovs. One mile and three-quarters. I—G. Penfold’s Want, by Penury— Lady Flora, 10.9 (Stan. Reid) . . 1 6—Mr. Reprah’s Vacuum, 9.0 (W. D. Young) 2 4 —L. Tilley’s Paparess, 9.12 (W. Bowden) 3

Also started: 3 Calais 10.4 (F. Flynn), 2 Lady Amai 9.13 (A. Ward), 5 Dasher

Boy (H. Hawkins), 7 Holyhead (J. O’Connell). 8 Martinello 9.0 (J. Kaan). Won by two lengths. Dasher Boy was fourth. Time, 3min 22 3-ssec. CARNARVON HACK RACE of 120sovs. Six furlongs. 2 —Jas. Bull’s All Over, by All Red— Mumm, 8.9 (B. H. Morris) 1 B—A.8 —A. J. Davey’s Self Alliance, 6.10 (C. Stratton) 2 1 — A. Hall’s Turangapito, 9.0 (W. Price) 3 Also started: 6 Namur 7.13 (Clarke), 7 Endure 7.13 (M. McCarten), 10 Lady Edith 7.12 (E. J. Reid), 5 Zela 7.11 (P. Rayner), 4 Marenga 7.11 (R. Reed), 3 Piano 7.10 (L. Morris), 9 Beauforte 7.8 (R. E. Brown), 11 Blighty 7.2 (C. Reed), 12 Crescent Moon 6.9 (J. McEwen). Won by a head, a similar distance between second and third. Marenga was fourth. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. RANGITIKEI CUP of 350sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 5 —J. K. Jackson’s Kiltess, by Finland — Miss Lochiel, 6.13 (C. Reed) 1 2— J. H. Prosser’s Gold Soult, 7.13, carried 8.3% (H. Gray) 2 1— W. J. Phillips’ Nobleman, 9.3 (R. Hatch) 3 Also started: 3 Gang Awa’ 8.6 (C. Price), 6 Midnight Star 6.11 (J. McEwen), 4 Hastie 6.9 (L. Morris). Won by half a length, four lengths between second and third. Gang Awa’ was fourth and Midnight Star fifth. Time, 2min 14 2-ssec. PUKENUI HACK WELTER of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. 2 — C. Lepperton’s Warmth, by Campfire—Nestor mare, 8.1 (Gray) . . 1 4—F. Higgott’s Skedaddle, 8.0 (A. Reed) 2 14 —J. E. Fenwick’s Sardinia, 10.1 (R. Reed) 3 Also started: 6 Colorado 9.9 (A. McDonald), 7 Quinn’s Post 9.8 (W. Young), 3 Signorella 9.1 (R. Hatch), 13 Fore 8.11 (Emerson), 10 Con 8.9 (C. Garment), 9 Compel 8.8 (C. Price), 11 Reparation 8.7 (W. Bell), 1 Manu 8.1 (W. Price), 16 Half Blue 8.1 (R. Young), 5 Hush Lad 8.0 (B. H. Morris), 12 Royal Reign 8.0 (L. Nodder), 8 Transmission 8.0 (H. Watson), 15 Moutoa Camp 8.0 (M. McCarten). Won by half a length,-a similar distance between second and third. Time, lmin 31 4-ssec. PAREWANUI WELTER of 150sovs. Eight furlongs and a-half.

6—W. H. Powell’s Haumakaka, by Achilles—Punawai, 8.9 (Watson) 1 I—W. Duncan’s Cello, 8.8 (C. Price) 2 B—J. O’Regan’s Ladify, 8.13 (Carmont) 3

Also started: 2 Henry Clay 9.9 (Gray), 5 George 9.5 (Emerson), 3 Bradamante 8.11 (W. Young), 4 Merrie Gain 8.9 (R. Reed), 9 Combustion 8.0 (B. H. Morris), 7 Victoris 8.0 (R. Young).

Won by a head, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 52 l-ssec. NGATIAPA HACK HANDICAP of 120 sovs. Five furlongs. 3 — R. Acton Adams’ Rajput, by Rokeby — Ranee Nuna. 8.5 (C. Emerson) .. . 1 I—R. E. Laurent’s Staccato, 9.4 (H. Gray) 2 4 — F. T. Hall’s Orawia, 7.7 (R. Reed) 3 Also started: 2 Tonukohe 8.5 (W. Young), 5 Warmaid 8.0 (E. Reid), 2 Mahzoltov (A. Reed), coupled with Tonukohe, 6 General Madero 7.0 (M. McCarten), 7 Queen Carnival 7.0 (C. Reed), 7 Rora 7.0 (C. Stratton). Heads only separated the placed horses. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec.

GREATFORD HANDICAP of 145sovs. Six furlongs. Z—G. Beatson’s Parisian bv Charlemagne 11. — Hope Dia mond, 10.2 (H. Gray) 1 7\V. Brown’s Starengo, 7.8 (K. e. 3Walter ? Raleigh’s Rawakore, 8.2 g Also'started: 4. Moutoa <C j <t’«> Ao Son-Vo , rc„” C p C ?t r t te «.7’ <C H St?a e t r ton). 'o'Nan-ur C ’’ W OT' by C hrt n a length. Time, lmin 1 RANGITOTO HACK HANDICAP of 115 KA sovs Six furlongS . 2—Hall and Woon’s Turanga&ito, by King—Adele, 9 0 (W. J rio % - ( q 2 r Acton Adams Rajput, . • % 4 _/"’"“Hairs ' Marengo,"i.ib" in. 3 Young), 12 Bn«ure Zela 11 Lady Edith 7.10 <«. wa M or7.10 (P Raynor). 7 6 F r K Brown), 13 ris), 6 Beauforte 5 Self Ain Comp^ 1 4 7 '/ r r 10 Goldbearing 7.1 ance ’ \ 7 TCnmanawanui 6.10 (C. “S 0.10 <B. Y To S n'by three -H a length between second and third, fourth. Time, Inrun l &£ /°- f a-hall. iiXa B n r ™S'r S e£?- er m B a°r y e: t 9 0 (N. Hawkins) ••• • • J.”,™ n‘ 3Mr. Reprah’s Vacuum, 9-7 _; _• 2 s__ A Y °M nS Wright’s'Foeman, 10.0 (A. g McDonald) •■•••• • • J J ’ ( g/ Reid). Also .smarted: * 7 Mahzoltov 10 3 (Ward), hefd all O.?°"“ O’Connell). 10 Martinello 9.0 (J. Kaan). ths Lady Amai Won by three Jengtiio. was fourth. Time, 2mm a 3 3-ssec. MAmEN HACK HANDICAP O f nosovs. 2—l F Walker’s Transmission, 8.3 g 6 f H s Moutoa Camp, 8.2 g (M. McCarten) •• • • ••’/’’ 'Vi (L. Also started: 4 Koya . Young), Nodder), 7 Half ue Br o^ n ) ( 5 Talitha 11 Otanga 8.2 (R. E. Brownj, n 8 2 (W B ’ 2 J C ’ m f r Hush Lad 8.2 (H. Gray), 9 sJlek W B’> > ' ?B H Morris), « Crescent 2 o° ! j H. Prosser’s Gold „ Sou f p’ r Js 1 1 cnui Crest —Consuelo, 8.8 (Gray) 4_P S. Easton’s Gang Awa’, 8.4 2 Cameron’s' Hasile',' 6.1 a!so Started: 2 Nobleman Star 6.9 «i,oT?ru”ree-Parts of a length halt a length between second and third. Kiltess was fourth. nine, PUKEHOU HACK welter of 110SOVS. P Eight furlongs and a-half. Ij as . Bull’s Colorado, by Frisco Etesian, 9.9 (A. price) 2 3_M. Williams Manu 8.4 (W. 5—P Matu’s Con, 8.8 (C. \ R 5 Also started: 7 Signorella Hatch). 2 Warmth^B.1 3 (W Nelson 8.13 (W. , Brown), 4 ’ US), 3 Reparation ’’Won' halt a second and third Warmth was fourth. Time, lmin 51 4-ssec. PAUMAI WELTER of 145sovs. Seven furlongs. cMr . Egmont’s Coropett, by Corob net—Clompett, 8.0 (Gray) • • ■ ■■■ 1 2__W. H. Gaisford’s Ohiwia, 9.5 (W. 1 — Cello, S YI <W 3 Also started: 4 George 9 2 <Emerson) 7 Ladifv 8.13 (Carmont), 3 Sir wauace 8.12 (A. McDonald), 5 (A Reed), Combustion 8.0 (B. r±. ivior 8 Victoris 8.0 (R. Young). Won by half a head, a neck between second and third. George was fourth. Time, lmin 29sec. FAREWELL HACK SCURRY of 115 sovs. Five furlongs. 2 f. T. Hall’s Orawia. by Gazeley— Monaco mare, 7.7 (R. Reed) .. . ■ 1 I r. E. Laurent’s Staccato, 8.9 (H. 3 j Gl Mckean’s Piano, 7.13 (Morris) 3 Also started: 6 Mystified 8.4 (Nodder), 5 Tonukoke 8.3 (A. Reed), 4 Gold Problem 7.12 (Emerson), 7 Warmaid 7.12 (G. Reid), 10 Anitra (W. McEwen), 11 Sir Musketery (C. Reed), 12 Crystal Palace (J Gordon), 8 Katmandu (M. McCarten), 9 Awarua (P. Raynor), 8 Mick (B. H. Morris) 7.0. Won by two lengths. Time, Imm 1 4-ssec.

SECOND DAY.

GOLD SOULT WINS FRASER MEMORIAL. The meeting was brought to a conclusion on Thursday, when lovely weather was experienced, and there was a large attendance. The racing was again of a high class, good fields and splendid finishes being the order, while the conduct of the sport le c t little to be desired, the programme being got through without a hiten. The club is to be congratulated on the fine success scored, the meeting being unanimously voted the best ever he’d at Bulls, and one that will still further enhance the popularity of the Rangitikei R.C.’s fixtures. Speculation was even more animated than on the opening day, the sum of £22,036 being handled, making a total of £42,132 for the meeting, an increase of £9639 on last year’s figures. Racing opened on -Thursday with the Greatford Handicap in which ten

started. Despite the fact that he had 10.2 to carry, Parisian Diamond was the popular pick, and he won easier than on the opening day. The Charlemagne gelding is likely to be well supported for the Easter Handicap at Ellerslie, in which he should run a great race. Starengo filled second place and paid a nice price. Fourteen lined up for the Rangitoto Hack Race. Rajput being made a slightly better favourite than Turangapito, Piano also being well backed. Turangapito was again troublesome at the barrier, but was lucky enough to be on the move when the tapes went up, and led all the way, winning comfortably from the favourite. The winner carried 9.0 and ran the distance in lmin. 15sec., the same time as recorded by Parisian Diamond, the latter having 10.2 on his back. Dasher Boy showed that the race on the first day had benefited him, as the son of Strowan took charge after going seven furlongs and won easily from Vacuum. Calais led for a while, but dropped right back half a mile from home. Want was favourite. H. Rayner’s many friends were pleased to see him break a long run of bad luck by leading in a winner. Whiro, a four-year-old gelding by Advance out of a Sou’wester mare, non the Maiden from end to end for Mr. E. Short. He ran well on the first day, and was solidly supported, Hushlad (Gray) and Transmission being the only two to carry more money. A nice-looking gelding named Moutoa Camp, by Campfire—Brenta, shaped well and finished third, just behind Transmission. He is trained by F. Tilley.

There were seven starters in the Fraser Memorial Stakes, Gold Soult being the public fancy, though Nobleman was again solidly supported. The favourite, on whom H. Gray had the mount, got home nicely from Gang Awa’, with Hastie close up, the race being a good one. Gang Awa' shaped in improved form, and might do better at Feilding.

Sardinia, Midnight Star, Quinn’s Post and Lady Edith declined their engagements in the Hack Welter, Colorado carrying most coin, and Mr. Jas. Bull’s gelding duly scored, though he only beat Manu by a head, with Con quite close up, the finish being a fine one. There were nine starters in” the Open Welter, 'Cello being sorted out as the most likely winner, but the son °f _ Achilles had to be content with third place, the winner turning up in Coropet, which gave Gray his fifth winning mount for the meeting. Ohiwia was only half a head away, second, with the favourite a neck further back, the finish being a stirring one.

Thirteen went to the post for the Farewell Hack Scurry, Staccato being a hot favourite, Oriwai being the most fancied of the others. Orawai got out well,, and led all the way, followed by Staccato, the latter being a couple of lengths away when the post was reached. The winner (a four-year-old gelding by Gazeley) cut out the five furlongs in lmin. 1 4-ssec., so that it was no disgrace for Staccato, with 9 8 on her back, or 291 b. more than Orawai, to get beaten. Hector Gray rode two winners the first day and three on the second, making five for the meeting. As he had four winning mounts at" Opunake. “ ad a sood innings for the week. Other successful riders were C Emerson (two wins). W. Price, W. Young, N. Hawkins, A. McDonald, A. Reed, Stan Reed, B. N. Morris, Con Reed and H. Watson. The results were: —