RACING REVIEWED

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1522, 26 June 1919, Page 13

RACING REVIEWED

NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB. WINTER MEETING. FOEMAN WINS STEEPLECHASE. MULTIVE ANNEXES HURDLES. (From Our Napier Correspondent.) On the opening afternoon of this popular club’s steeplechase fixture the weather was of the best possible grade, it being more like an early spring day than one in midwinter. The attendance was large, comprising visitors from near and far, and that they had come well armed with the necessary to support their fancies can be gathered from the fact that £19,955 was passed through the machine, an increase of £855 over the sum invested at the ’chasing meeting in 1918. The course was in good going order, just a triffe on the hard side for lepping, and some of the contestants showed signs of wear and tear after getting through their tasks. Backers who relied upon the favourites to pull them through financially just got out of the wood, for a brace of prime goods in Master Webster and Multive received the awards and another in Tiranga got second placing. The only doublefigure dividend collected during the afternoon was that attached to Goldshine’s placing in the Settlers’ Hack Handicap, when he filled the position of runner-up to Honey Bee, and those fortunate enough to hold his tickets received over a score apiece. Business for the afternoon was set going by the Moteo Hack Hurdles, which attracted a field of a baker’s dozen, Master Moutoa being made a good favourite, with Movement and Rio next best supported. From the rise of the tapes it was a one-horse episode, for Rangi Thompson took Movement to the front and she stayed there to the finish without much effort on her part to keep her position. During the early portion of the contest Hydrus, who fenced clean and clever, was her nearest attendant, but he went back after going a mile and a-quarter. Coming to the home turn Movement was attended by Rio and Sensitive, who appeared at this stage as if they would secure second and third respectively. However, half-way up the running Kohu came with a big burst of speed, and filled the berth of runner-up. In the early portion of the contest Master Moutoa fenced none too well, but as he went on improved in his jumping, and with more experience at the business should make good. Of the eleven that lined up for the Petane Steeplechase, Master Webster was installed a firm first choice, being backed down to a little over level money. Manhattan and Torchy were next in demand. Backers of Manhattan soon lost their money, for the field had not proceeded on their journey very far before he toppled over, giving his pilot (F. Meagher) a nasty spill, which resulted in a fractured collarbone. Manawapango, a fineappearanced six-year-old full-brother to Black Heart (All Black —Dear Heart), was leader tor over a mile, when the favourite took charge and at the finish had matters all his own way. Torchy got the better of Manawapango in the last couple of furlongs, the latter running about a lot, covering more ground than anything in the race. Master Webster is a perfect fencer, and in the fullness of time may be looked for to win in more pretentious company than was the case with him in the Petane Steeplechase. Sail Home came down at the last fence, and his rider (P. Caddy) had to be brought in on the ambulance. Upon examination in the casualty room he was found to be suffering from concussion and was later on sent to the hospital, where upon making enquiries this morning I was informed he was progressing favourably. Tiranga, who had the assistance of H. Gray, was picked as the goods in the Stewards’ Handicap, Sweet Corn and All Over being the next best supported in that order. The latter pair failed badly, for neither finished in the first four. After settling down to their work Ohinewairua and Gold Kip became prominent, with Bagdad in third place. The latter, who was going in good style three furlongs

from home, suddenly dropped right back, the fact of his jockey losing one of his stirrup leathers accounting for the fall away at this stage. The favourite, who had been badly placed, then came from the rear, and, mastering Gold Kip, set off in pursuit of Ohinewairua. The latter, however, was not to be denied, and scored a meritorious win by a neck from

Tiranga, with Bagdad a good third. From the latter’s placing it looked as if but for the mishap to his gear he would have secured the judge’s verdict. Silver Tongue, who was fourth, ran a good race, for he was not prominent during the early stage of the trip. Sweet Corn ran very sourly, and at no part of the race did she ever appear to have a winning prospect. Polthogue had a solid following in the Napier Steeplechase, a third at’ the total investments registered on the machine being recorded on his number. The best backed of the other half-dozen contestants was Foeman, with Diavolo third favourite. The latter went to the front and occupied that position for a little over a mile, when he gave in to the favourite, who led Foeman to the sod wall in the second round, where he h't the obstacle badly. After passing the stand for the concluding circuit Polthogue surrendered his command to Foeman, while the post and rails settled the former, who came down heavily. Foeman was thus left with the verdict safe in his keeping. A great go amongst Ormsby, Styrax and Vacuum for second berth resulted in the first-named obtaining the verdict. Diavolo pulled up after going a couple of circuites, while Tarero fell. The favourite appeared to be made

too much use of, for at one time he was quite a furlong in advance of his field. Had he been given a breather he probably would not have come to grief at the obstacle which extinguished his prospects. Foeman fenced cleverly, never laying a toe wrong. Yankee Jack, who had the services of that proficient gentleman rider Mr. J. Morris, was selected as the favourite for the Ladies’ Necklace, thirteen runners going out for the jewellery. Ethiopian and Maori Tikanga were second and third picks respectively, but the best the trio could do was to obtain a third placing, this position going to the favourite. The early running was carried on by Ethiopian, with Blackall next, but the former was settled half a mile from home, where White Ranger became prpminent, and continuing to go on in good style he just managed to get the better of Blackall at the finish. Maraetotara was fourth, the balance of the contestants being well strung out down the straight. There were only five runners in the Ahuriri Hurdles, Multive being elected first choice by a margin of thirteen pounds over Sleight of Hand, with Master Lupin third pick. Teka was first out, with Sleight of Hand at his heels, but the leader was not there long, for he tossed out at the first fence. Sleight of Hand was then joined by Municipal, who had a commanding lead from the other two contestants. At the half-mile post Sleight of Hand was done with, and Multive, who had up to this been fencing very slovenly, came away from Master Lupin and was soon on terms with Multicipal. The pair rose at the last hurdle simultaneously, but

the Gisborne-owned neddy prevailed in the run home by a small margin, with Master Lupin, not far away, in third place. The day’s sport was brought to a finale with the Settlers’ Hack Handicap, for which a dozen got under weigh, two of the contestants being bracketed (Lady Kilworth and Houdini). Favouritism rested with Guanaco, a fine, big, well-proportioned gelding by Formative —Lady Atholine, with Honey Bee second choice. Fiddlestring was third pick. The favourite was given every opportunity, for he was first out, but he was not quite good enough for Honey Bee and the outsider of the bunch, Goldshine, both of whom silenced him. Honey Bee won with a bit to spare from Goldshine. The winner has been most consistent since he became the property of Mr. C. Haldane some time back, for he has started in that sportsman’s interests in four events, three of which he has won and been second in his remaining start. Goldshine is a full-brother to Golden Sky and a half-brother to Hetaua, so it can be seen that he is some horse from a breeding point of view. His forty-one backers each collected a dividend of over a score, which made it the end of a perfect day for them. The results were: — MOTEO HACK HURDLES of i7ssovs. One mile and three-quarters. 2—P. Johnson’s blk m Movement, aged, by Advance —Officer mare, 9.13 (Thompson) 1 7—-Estate W. J. Douglas’ Kohu, 9.0 (Wairoa) 2 5 —H. McManaway’s Rio, 10.3 (Ayre) 3 Also started: 6 Hydrus 10.9, 1 Master Moutoa 10.9, 3 Sensitive 9.3, 8 Tigerland 9.0, 11 Woolahra 9.3, 9 Tuticorn 9.0, 12 Whenuakura 9.0, 13 Slumix 9.0, 4 Master Boris 9.0. Time, 3min 15 4-ssec.

PETANE HACK STEEPLECHASE of 200sovs. Two miles. I—J.1 —J. Tyldesley’s b g- Master Webster, aged, by Captain Webb— Lakeshell, 11.9 (Kaan; 1 3 — C. F. Vallance’s Torchy, 10.8 (R. Hunt) ...._. 2 9 —H. A. Russell’s Manawapango, 9.7 3 Also started: 4 Chaban 10.8. 2 Manhattan 10.3, 6 .Bollin 9.9, 11 Jem 9.7, 10 Stetson 9.7, 5 Sail Home 9.7, 7 Captain Black 9.7, 8 Union Jack 9.7. Time, 4 min 10 4-ssec. STEWARDS’ STAKES of 250sovs. One mile. a-—W. J. Irwin’s ch m Ohinewairua, aged, by San Kran — Maid of Astolat, 9.11 (P. Brady) 1 1 — H. Hall’s Tiranga, 9.2 (Gray) . . 2 4 — Mrs. H. M. Campbell’s Bagdad, 10.1 (H. Robinson) 3 Also started: 8 Vagabond 11.7, 2 Sweet Corn 11.2, 3 All Over 10.12, 7 Sir Agnes 9.11, 11 Damien 9.0, 13 Hythread 9.0, 9 • Crosswords 9.0, 6 Gold Kid 9.0. 10 Silver Tongue 9.0, 14 Sea Lord 9.0, 12 Haumakaka 9.0. Time, Imin 43 4-ssec. NAPIER STEEPLECHASE of s«osovs. About three miles. 2— A. M. Wright’s blk g Foeman, aged; by Advance—Brown Spec, 9.11 (F. Flynn) 1 I— H. A. Russell’s Ormsby, 9.7 (H. MeSweeney) 2 7—T. E. Whelch’s Styrax 9.7 (Hunt) 3 Also started: 1 Polthogue 10.13, 3 Diavolo 10.0, 5 Vacuum 9.10, 6 Tarero Time, (Imin 13 sec. LADIES’ NECKLACE of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter, 5— -Miss D. Cleaver's blk g White Ranger, aged, by Foremost— Brusholis, 10.13 (B. Brewer ) 1 7—Mrs. F. J. Lysnar’s Blackall, 10.0 (Mr. F. Walker) 2 I—Mrs. 1 —Mrs. J. Bull’s Yankee .lack, 11.1 (Mr. B. Morris) 3 Also started: 8 Eheipa 11.8, 6 Wapping 11.6, 4 Maraetotara 11.3, 10 Mattock 11.2, 2 Ethiopian 11.2, 3 Maori Tekanga 10.13, 13 Mobilisation 10.11, II Sturdee 10.7, 9 Miramar 10.7, 14 Birkelot 10.7, 12 Strangewavs 10.7, 15 Sansterre 10.7. Time, 2min llsec.

AHURIRI HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 350sovs. Two miles. 1 — W. Arnott's b g Multive, aged, by Multifid — Minerva, 9.10 (H. Lorigan) 1 5—A. McDonald’s Multicipal. 9.5 (S. Henderson) 2 3—J. Bull’s Master Lupin 11.10 (F. Flynn) 3 Also started: 2 Sleight of Hand 11.5, 4 Teka 10.8. Time, 3min 47sec. SETTLERS’ HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 2— C. Haldane’s ch g Honey Bee, 5 yrs, by Hymettus—By By, 10.11 (E. Manson) 1 11 —W. Mountain’s Goldshine, 9.0 (C. Berry) 2 I—H.1 —H. M. Campbell's Guanato, 9.6 (C. Emerson) 3 Also started: 5 Orawia 11.0, 6 Tieki 10.3, 3 Fiddlestring 10.2, 7 Lady Kilworth 9.8, 7 Houdini 9.0, 4 Transmission 9.7, 8 Pao 9.2, 10 Sea Foam 9.0, 9 Doric 9.0. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec. CONCLUDING DAY. FOEMAN WINS AGAIN. GOLD KIP CAPTURES WINTER OATS. The climate on Saturday, when the meeting was brought to a conclusion, was just the opposite to that of the previous day, for a cold, biting wind vyas in evidence, while during the afternoon several showers of rain came along in fast-driving fashion. The attendance was again excellent, and the totalistor investments reached £24,785, this sum being £2396 in excess of the amount registered on the concluding day of the winter meeting last season. The total for the two days amounted to £44,740. showing an increase for the two days of £3251 when compared with the investments at the corresponding meeting in 1918. Followers of the 'first choices nearly broke even in their allegiance to their fancies, for with a sovereign invested on the favourite in each event a very slight loss would have resulted. A feature of the fixture was the quick-fire methods of Mr. R. H. Aidworth in sending aloft his decisions, which in no instances were challenged by those captious critics who are only too prone to imagine that they are just the best judges of everything and anything, but whose pockets are the only vulnerable part in their make-up. ' Guanaco monopolised the betting in the opening event, the Meanee Hack Handicap, which attracted nine contestants, Orawia being second choice, with Goldshine next in request. The favourite, who made a few attempts to get a flying send-off, was badly left when the tapes lifted, being ..a long way in the rear of Doric, who hit the track quickly, and taking the lead maintained his own to the finish, scoring cleverly from Orawia, with Sea Foam, a half-sister by California to Sea Lord, in third place. The favourite, who ran a good race under the difficulties imposed upon him, was fourth. The winner is one of the Demosthenes tribe, for he was got by that sire out of Eocene, who in her time was more than fair to medijim at the racing business. He is owned and was bred by Mr. J. Armstrong, of Glengarry, Dannevirke, and is one of the pupils of R. Gooseman, who of late has been having a fair wind run with another of Mr. Armstrong’s team in The Speaker. Very nearly a third of the total investments recorded on the machine in connection with the betting over the Waioliiki Hack Hurdles was registered against Movement’s number, Reformation being the next best backed of the remaining seven runners. The public proved good judges as far as Movement was concerned, for she was quick to get out and she stayed in front from start to finish, and at the conclusion of the argument was not asked to nearly produce her best. For the 'first portion of the trip Tigerland, a fine-appear-anced four-year-old son of Finland and Tigress, was her closest attendant, but he gave in with half a mile to go, and Sensitive took up second place ,and though much better handled than on the preceding afternoon he was no match for Movement. Still, he beat all the rest of the bunch that he was up against with just as much ease as he had been triumphed over by the winner. Sturdee was a fa:‘r third, and Tigerland fourth. Reformation was never in the picture, and gave a very poor showing to his big body of admirers. The winner, who carried 161 b. more than she was allotted by the handicapper on the first day, with a couple of furlongs less to compass, won apparently easier than she did on Friday, and must be ticked off for more victories in the near future.

The baker’s dozen that were listed on the card for the Winter Oats all went to the post, Tiranga having a

big pull in the betting', for he was five hundred pounds odd in advance of Damien, the second selection, Ohinewairua being third favourite. From a good send off Lady Black momentarily showed out, but with only a short distance gone Gold Kip, who was on the outs.de of the field, took charge, and though he was vigorously challenged by Damien from the bottom of the straight he held his advantage to the 'finish, with Damien and Ohinewairua in second and third places respectively. Athens 11., who had started from the inside position, seemed to get into bother from the word go, for he was hemmed in on more than one occasion, and under the circumstances did well to secure fourth position. The favourite was never prominent, being' responsible for a very indifferent display. Bon Reve, Polthogue, Foeman, Merrie Lad and Vacuum comprised the field for the Park Steeplechase, Foeman being the elect of backers, with Polthogue and Bon Reve next in demand in that order. The early running was carried on by Merrie Lad, with Foeman and Polthogue the nearest in attendance. The latter seemed to lack the brilliancy that he displayed in the Napier Steeplechase, and was always a beaten horse. Merrie Lad was indulged with the lead for about two miles, when Foeman got to him and soon had him silenced. Though Merrie Lad put in his best to try and equalise matters it was of. no avail, for Foeman scored with ridiculous ease from him, with Vacuum in third place. Polthogue was fourth, and the topweight, who was getting warmed up to his work in the last bit, last. With another race or two into him Bon Reve is sure to get into the winning list. The winner again fenced brilliantly, and as he is endowed with a great turn of speed it seems as if there are more triumphs ahead of him ere the ’chasing season terminates.

Torchy was a slightly better favourite than Manawaponga for the Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, which attracted eight contestants, Sail Home benig third pick. The favourite cut up indifferently, the best he could do being third pick. The favourite cut held command from start to finish, the verdict going to him in the easiest possible fashion. He ran much truer than was the case with him on Friday, and his pilot did not let him run about or cover so much country as happened on the preceding afternoon. At the home turn it looked as if second money would come the way of the favourite, ‘but over the last furlong Sail Home cut him out of the award. Stetson, a grey gelding by Renown out of a Tam o’ Shanter mare, was fourth; he fenced clean, but he has not got a great deal of pace. There were but four starters in the Poraite Hurdles, Yankee Jack, Teka, Want and Whiro. Want was the select of the majority of backers, the next to be backed being Whiro and Yankee Jack in that order. Teka and Whiro got out first, but the second hurdle brought the former to grief, and Whiro went on with a big lead from Yankee Jack, with Want several lengths in the rear. This was the order to the three-furlong post, when Want passed Yankee Jack, and at the entrance to the straight was fast decreasing the advantage held by Whiro. The latter was over the final hurdle slightly to the good of Want, but from this out the latter put in great work, and Whiro, who was tiring, had to succumb. Yankee Jack was a long way back. The Newstead Hack brought matters to a close, and the betting was fast and furious, for when the windows were closed down it was seen that £5328 had been invested on the race. Silver Tongue, who had the services of B. Deeley, was installed a hot 'first choice, White Ranger, with Hector Gray up, being next in request with a trifle over £7OO less on his number. Maraetotara hopped out quickly, and making every post a winning one landed the stake and dividend from Ben Bolt, who came with a great run from just outside the distance post. The next to finish was the outsider of the pack in Woodlark. The favourite, who got out well, was never in the film as regards winning chances, finishing a poor fourth, with Wlrte Ranger well down the straight. It was up to C. Emerson, who steered Maraetotara, to have a win, for of late he has been particularly unlucky, though he has had plenty of mounts. The results were: —

MEANEE HACK HANDICAP of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 4—J. Armstrong's hr g Doric, 3yrs, by Demosthenes — Eocene, . 9.0 (R. Reed) 1 2—C. Melton’s Orawia, 10.11 (Hatch) 2 9—F. and C. C. Biel’s Sea Foam. 9.0 (P. Brady) 3

Also started: 7 Tieki 9.11, 1 Guanaco 9-7, 5 Lady Kilworth 9.7, 3 Goldshine 9.5, S Miramar 9.0, 6 Toddy 9.0. Time, Imin 16 4-ssec. WAIOHIKI HACK HURDLES of 150 sovs. One mile and a-half. 1 — P. Johnson’s blk m Movement, aged, by Advance —Officer mare, 10.13 (R. Thompson) 1 3— G. McDonald’s Sensitive, 9.6 (H. Lorigan) 2 5—C. F. Vallance’s Sturdee, 9.0 (F. Gray) 3 Also started: 6 Manhattan 9.9, 2 Reformation 9.3, 7 Altercation 9.3, 4 Master Boris 9.6, 8 Tigerland 9.0. Time, 2min 46 4-ssec. WINTER OATS HANDICAP of 175 sovs. Seven furlongs. 4 — H. S. Keesing’s ch g Gold Kip, 4yrs, by St. Amans — Fraulein, 9.0 (L. Hewitt) 1 2— R. Johnson’s Damien 9.0 (Goldfinch) 2 3— W. J. Irwin’s Ohinewairua, 10.9 (P. Brady) 3 Also started: 6 Sweet Corn 11.1, 8 Athens 11. 9.13, 10 Lady Black 9.10, 9 Sir Agnes 9.10, 1 Tiranga 9.8, 5 Old Gold 9.8. 11 Crosswords 9.0, 13 Chillies 9.0, 12 Haumakaka 9.0. Time, Imin 30 l-ssec. PARK STEEPLECHASE of 400sovs. About two miles and a-half. 1 — A. M. Wright’s blk g Foeman, by Advance—Brown Spec, 10.13 (F. Flynn) 1 5— t. E. Whelch’s Merrie Lad, 10.4 (R. Hunt) • 2 4— R. Reprah’s Vacuum, 9.9 (R. McSeveney) 3 Also started: 3 Bon Reve 12.9, 2 Polthogue 11.5. Time, smin 5 4-ssec. HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLES of 150sovs. About two miles. 2— H. A. Russell’s ch g Manawapango, 6yrs, by All Black — Dear Heart, 9.11 (H. Smith) .. 1 3— A. Atwood’s Sail Home, 9.7 (H. Lorigan) 2 I—C.1 —C. F. Vallance’s Torchy, 11.1 (R. Hunt) .. . . 3 Also started: 5 Captain Black 9.7, 4 Stetson 9.7, 6 Bollin 9.7, 4 Union Jack 9.9%, inc. 2%1b over, 7 Mobilisation 9.7. Time, 4min 13sec. PORAITE HURDLE HANDICAP of 250sovs. One mile and three-quart-ers. 1— G. Penfold’s b g Want, aged, by Penury — Lady Flora, 10.3 (H. Lorigan) 1 2 — H. Glazebrook’s Whiro, 9.13 (F. Flynn) 2 3 — J. Bull’s Yankee Jack, 9.4 (S. Henderson) 3 Also started: 4 Teka 10.8. Time, 3min 14 3-ssec. NEWSTEAD HACK HANDICAP of 120sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 —J. Key’s ch m Maraetotara, 6yrs, by Finland—la, 10.2 (Emerson) 1 5— A. Symes’ Ben Bolt, 9.0 (C. Reed) 2 7 —D. Wilkie’s Woodlark, 9.6 (H. Robinson) 3 Also started: 2 White Ranger 10.5, 1 Silver Tongue 10.5, 4 Fiddlestring 9.11, 6 Transmission 9.6. Time, Imin 31 2-s.sec.