OTAKI MAORI RACING CLUB.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1572, 10 June 1920, Page 13

OTAKI MAORI RACING CLUB.

WINTER MEETING. RED RIBBON WINS THE CUP. 80-PEEP THE FLYING. (From Our Travelling’ Correspondent.) PL I MME R TON, Thursday. Fine weather was experienced for the first day of the Otaki Maori Racing Club's winter meeting, which took place to-day, in the pres.ence of a record crowd, the fact of three special trains being- put on by the Railway Department from Wellington helping to swell the numbers very considerably. . The racing was very interesting, and some excellent contests were fought out. The dividends were .in the majority of races of the substantial order, and only one actual first favourite, in 80-Peep, won during the afternoon. E. Lowe, who was making his reappearance in the saddle after a sojourn in Australia, where he was successful on many occasions, rode a welltimed race on Red Ribbon in the Cup, the daughter of Elevation responding gamely in the last few strides and getting up .in time to win by a good half length from Depredation, with Detroit third. The minor events were all stubbornly contested. Gaekwar scored nicely in the Taihoa Steeplechase, while a' surprise awaited backers in the last race of the day, when the little-fancied Dannevirke-owned and trained Wi’lys Knight ran home a comfortable winner, returning the largest dividend paid out during the day. The totalisator staff were kept very busy. £3 3,363 finding its way throueh the machine, compared with £30.044 <hat was handled on the corresponding day last year. The results were:— MAIDEN RACE of 115sovs. Six furlongs. 4—P. Anal'y's blk g The Digger. svrs. by Campfire—Roscrea. 9.0 (W. Bowden) 1 2 — F. Ormond's b g Chant Roval. 3yrs. 8.11 (E. Manson) '... 2 3— R. Knox's hr g Sir Wai. 3vrs, 8.11 (Corlett) .*... 3 Also '-farted: 1.3 Royal Gift 9.0- (Watson), 8 Top Dog- 9.0 (Goldfinch), 9 Dixie

Bey 9.9 (G. Carmont). 11 Super Six 9.0 ( L. Morris), 6 Gold Coast 9.0 (A. Reed), 5 Pakaraka 9.0 (M. McCarten), 15 Larkspur 9.0 (Tricklebank), 7 Guiration 9.0 (W. Young), 17 Huarenga 9.0 (Jenkins), 17 Camp Hero 9.0 (Lee), 1 Achillion 9.0 (Bell). 16 Preparation 8.12 (Sty'es). 9 Marveille 8.12 (Lowe), 12 Bitters 8.11 (O. McCarten), 14 Regard 8.9 (Barrv), '0 Automoana 8.9 (R. Reed). Won by a herd, a length between second and third. Pakaraka was fourth. Time, lmin. 23sec. FLYING HACK HANDICAP of 175sovs„ Six furlongs. I—Mr. Loring’s b f Royal Exchange, 3vrs, bv King Rufus —Commerce, 8A (A.‘ Reed) 1 7—W. James’ hr c Yankee Dan, 3 yrs. 7.10 (M. McCarten) 2 5— W. Lassen’s blk m Stutter, 4yrs, 7.1.3 (Corkhill) 3 Also started: 8 Nemaline 8.7 (R. Reed), 10 Arch Lassie 8.6 (Bell), 2 Crucelle 8.4 (Lewer), 4 Valley Rose 8.2 (Griffiths), 13 Zephland 8.0 (Goldfinch), 3 Vitella 7.11 (Lowe), 9 Timidity 7.11 (Corlett), 11 White Ranger 7.8 (G. Carmont), 12 Militaire 7.7 (L. ■ Morris), 6 Princess Marion 7.5. (Anderson),. 16 Hoihi Wai 7.2 (Lewis), 14 Lord Formby 7.2 (Hare), 15 Russet 7.2 (Toms). Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. .Militaire was fourth. Time, lmin. 21 2-ssec. TAIHOA HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of 260 sovs. About two miles and a-quarter. 3—H. 1,. Collinson’s br g Geekwar, aged, by Ghoorka- —Phyllis, 10.7 (Bowden) ~• 1 6 — J. Bellis’ b g Pauwerewere, aged, 10.10 (Hooker) ' 7 — W. Conza's b g Applaud, 6yrs, 9.13 (Webby) Q

Also started: 2 Master Webster 10.7 (Burt), 5 ,'Parewanui 10.1 (A. Tricklebank), 4 Hushabye 9.13 (Thorner), 1 Siient Dick 9.8 (West), 11 Flaming 9.7 (Robinson), 10 Toddy (Caddy), S Combustion 9.7 (H. Brown), 9 Tornea 9.7 (Meagher). Combustion fell. Won by a length and a-half, four lengths between second and third. Silent Dick was fourth. Time, 4min. 4 8 3-ssec. RAUKAWA CUP HANDICAP of 700 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 6—F. Dorset’s, ch m Red Ribbon, aged, by Elevation —Blue Ribbon, 5.7 (Lowe) 1 I—r.1 —r. Barlow's b h Depredation, aged, S.O (Goldfinch) 2 4 —G. Wrelling’s br g Detroit, aged, 6.7 (Anderson) 3 Also started: 5 Nobleman 8.9 (A. Reed). 3 Punka (M. McCarten), 10 Cvrisian 7.0 (M. McDonald), 2 Bonnie Heather 7.7 (R. Reed), 9 Rose Pink 6 1 3 inc. 4lb. over (Toms), 8 Penury Rose 6.12, inc. s]b. over (G. Garment), 7 Sea Foam 7.1, inc. 81b. over (Barry), 11 Esperance 6.7 (Hare). Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Rose Pink was fourth. Time, 2min. 19 3 r ssec. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP of 175sovs. One mile. I—C. Erickson's br f Sweet Song. 3yrs, by Danube —Tetrazzini, 7.2 (Barry) 1 1— W. McKegg's b g Utuwai, 6yrs, 8.4 (Goldfinch) 2 2 — A. Goodman's b g Printemps, 3 yrs, 8.8 (A. Reed) 3 Also- started: Simon 9.3 (Lewer), 8 Mavmorn 7.7 (Toms), 6 Transmission 7.5 (M. McDonald), 5 Persian Prince 7.0 (Hare), 7 Riki 6.10 (Anderson), 9 Elevate 6.7 (Gordon), 10 Pomona 6.7 (Wilton). Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Persian Prince was fourth. Time, Imin. 52 2-5 SeC ’TAIPUA HANDICAP of 335sovs. Six furlongs. I—tv.1 —tv. E. Herbert's b m 80-Peep, 4 yrs. by Bezonian —Shepherdess, 8.11 (L. Morris) 1 :;—-F. a. Jensen’s b g Matatua, 4yrs, 7.2 (Barry) - 10—H. Simmons’ ch g Gold Problem, 6.10 (Anderson) 3 Also started: 6 Daytime 8.1 (Goldfinch), S Kipling 7.11 (A. Reed), 7 Old Gold 7.9 (M. McCarten), 4 Rawakore 7.4 (M. McDonald), 2 Paonui 7.2 (Griffiths), 5 Ahika 6.13 (Toms), 9 Lady General 6.11 (Wilton), 11 Trentham Rose 6.7 (G. Carmont). Won by two lengths, a similar distance between second and third. Old Gold was fourth. Time, Imin. 20sec. BIRTHDAY WELTER HACK HANDICAP of 160sovs. Seven furlongs. B—S. S. Parkes’ br g Willys Knight, . raged, by Maniapoto—Tiraumea, *9.1 (Lawry) 1 5 —R. Barlow’s b c Prodigal, 3yns, ‘8.7 (Goldfinch) .2 3 — F. T. Watsonls br g Admiration, lyrs, 8.7 (M. McCarten) 3 Also started: 6 Sacramento 10.7 (W. Young), 4 Flight Commander 9:9 (L. Morris), 1 Missland 9.7 (A. ,Reed), 2 Kyoto 8:11 (Rayner),.9 .Malin Head 8.9 (Mcßrearty), 7 Gold Screen 8.7 (R. Reed). Won by half a. length, a length between .second and third. Time, Imin. 38 1-5 sec; , i SECOND DAY. RED RIBBON WINS HUIA .HANDICAP. PLIMMERTON, Friday. Fine weather-was experienced -for the concluding day of the Otaki meeting, which took place to-day, in the presence of a large crowd of sporting enthusiasts. -Red -Ribbon -and 80-Peep, who had both won the principal races on the first day, were again successful to-day, both successes being gained -in a creditable manner. The minor events were .all well, contested, -and a, feature of the -racing was -the success of the top weights, no .less than '-five horses carrying the No. -1 saddle ploth being first past the judge’s box. while Gaekwar, .who was No. 1 on the card, was second. The only other even number to win :a -race -.was Chant Royal, who was 1-6 in the book. The dividends were rsomewljat on the small side, no less than four first favourites .winning, while second fancies scored in the remaining three races. Mi-. R. H. Skipwith was successful at the barrier, his send-offs being marked by evenness, while the native judge (Mr. Horo Karauti) gave his decisions promptly and accurately. The meeting was admirably managed by Mr. O. J. D’Ath, while visitors were well looked after by the president (Mr. Ben Ling). The totalisator staff handled £23,021 for the day, making £56,397 for the meeting, against £49,028 that found its way through the machine at the corresponding fixture last year. The results were:— TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP of 120sovs. Five furlongs. 1— F. Ormond’s ch m Hymarty, syrs, by Hymettus — Marty, 9.2 (E. Manson) 1 2 — W. Honeyfield’s ch g Generalissimo, 3yrs, 5.12 (Goldfinch) ... 2 3 — Tj. McKenzie’s ch f Valley Rose, 3yrs, 7.12 (Griffiths) 3 Also started: 6 Nemaline 8.3 (R. Reed). 4 Yankee Dan 8.1 (M. McCarten), 7 Zephland 7.10 (A. Reed), 8 Merry Andrew 7.10 (Lowe). 5 Vitella 7.8 (Barry), 9 Timidity 7.12%, inc. 4%1b over (Corlett), 10 Russet 7.0 (Anderson). Won by a head, a length between second and third. Yankee Dan was fourth. Time, Imin. 7 3-ssec. TE ROTO HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of 210 sovs. About two miles. 2—J. Bellis’ b g Pauwerewere. aged, by Sir Laddo — Greenleaf, 11.0 (Hawker) ' i I—L.1 —L. H. Collinson's br g Gaekwar, aged, 11.8 (Bowden) 2 4 — E. Joyce’s b g Silent Dick, syrs, 9.7 (West) 3 Also started: 3 Master Webster 10.7 (Burt), 5 Applaud 10.0 (Webby), 9 Parewanui 9.13 (Tricklebank). 6 Hushabye 9.11 (Thorner). 11 Toddy 9.7 (McBrearty). 8 Gatha 9.7 (Proctor), 7 Combustion 9.7 (H. Brown), 10 Tornea 9.7 (Meagher). Won by three lengths, four lengths between second and third. Combustion was fourth. Time, -imin. 12 3-ssec.

HUIA HANDICAP of 450sovs. One mile and 55 yards. 2— F. Dorset's ch m Red Ribbon. aged, by Elevation —Blue Ribbon. 9.5 (Lowe) 1 7 —R. Knox's br g Penury Rose, 4yrs, 6.13%, inc. 6% lb. over (G. Carmont) 2 S—J. Fuller’s b m Esperance, lyrs, 6.7 (Hare) - 3 Also started: 1 Depredation 8.6 (Goldfinch). 4 Punka 7.12, inc. 11b. over (M. McCarten), 5 Cyrisian 7.6%,. inc. 4%1b. over (M. McDonald), 3 Old Gold 7.4, inc. lib over (Griffiths), 6 Rose Pink 6.11 (Anderson). Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Old Gold was fourth. Time, Imin. 53 2-ssec. STEWARDS’ HACK HANDICAP of 140sovs. Seven furlongs. I—Mr. Loring's b f Royal Exchange, 3yrs, by King Rufus — Commerce, 8.12 (A. Reed) 1 5—G. Manville’s br m Missland, 4 yrs. 7.13 (R. Reed) 2 3— G. Erickson’s br f Sweet Song, 3yrs, 8.2 (Barry) ; 3 Also started: 4 Sea Foam 8.6 (Corkhill). 2 Utuwai 8.5 (G. Carmont), 6 Stutter 7.13 (M. McCarten), 8 Kyoto 7.4 (M. McDonald), 7 Admiration 7.3 (Toms), 11 Transmission 7.2 (Hare), 9 Pakaraka 6.10 (Wilton), 13 Riki 6.10 (Anderson), 10 Lord Formby 6.12%. inc. 2% lb. over (Tricklebank). 12 Larkspur 7.4, inc. 81b. over (Griffiths).

Won by four lengths, a length between second and third. Lord Formby was fourth. Time, Imin. 53 2-ssec. RAHUI HANDICAP of 230sovs. Six furlongs. 1— W. E. Herbert’s b m 80-Peep, 4yrs, by Bezonian—Shepherdess, 9.10 (L. Morris) 1 5- —D. Cullinane’s b m Crucelle, syrs, 6.7 (Anderson) 2 2— F. A. Jensen’s b g Matatua, 4yrs, 7.8 (Barry) 3 Also started: 6 Daytime 7.13 (Armstrong), 7 Rawakore 7.7, inc. 41b. over (M. McDonald), 3 Paoanui 7.3%, inc. 3%1b. over (Griffiths). 4 Gold Problem 6.13, inc. 21b over CG. Carmont). 8 Ahika 6.11 (Tricklebank), 9 Lady General 6.9 (Wilton), 10 Trentham Rose 6.7 (Hare). Won by a length and a-half, a head between second and third. Ahika was fourth. Time, Imin. 21 3-ssec. OHAU WELTER HACK HANDICAP of 120sovs. One mile. 2— M. Bradley's b g Simon, aged, by Sweet Simon — Sylvia Park mare, 10.0 (R. Reed) 1 3— P. McAnally's talk g The Digger, syrs, 8.11 (Bowden) 2 10 —Davis and Till’s b g Bitters, 3yrs, 8.0 (M. McCarten) 3 Also started: 4 Printemps 9.13 (A. Reed), 5 Willys Knight 9.8 (Lawry), 6 Flight Commander 9.0 (L. Morris), 1 Prodigal 8.8 (Goldfinch), 14 White Ranger 8.4 (Webby), 7 Sir Wai 8.2 (Corlett), 9 Persian Prince 8.2 (G. Carmont). 13 Gold Screen 8.0 (M. McDonald). 11 Elevate 8.0 (Lowe), 12 Pomona 8.0 (Griffiths), 15 Guiration S.O (Hare). Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Achillion was fourth. Time. Imin. 52sec. FINAL HACK SCURRY of HOsovs. Five furlongs. I—F.1 —F. Ormond’s b g Chant Royal, 3yrs, by King Mark—Chantress, 8.7 (E. Manson) 1 3—P. Rossmead’s b m Princess Marion, aged, 8.7 (Lowe) 2 12 —O. Jefferson’s b f Regard, 3yrs, 8.7 (Barry) . . 3 Also started: 10 Marziale 8.7 (M. Mc-

Donald), 7 Mead 8.7 (W. Young), 2 Gay Patron 8.7 (Goldfinch), 9 Goolwa 8.7 (G. Carmont). 13 Preparation 8.7 (R. Styles), 5 Top Dog 8.7 (Bowden), 11 Royal Gift 8.7 (Corkhill), 16 Huarenga 8.7 (Jenkins), 14 Larkspur 8.7 (W. Tricklebank). 6 Gold Coast 8.7 (A. Reed), 15 Camp Hero 8.7 (Lee), 4 Gold Pan 8.7 (M. McCarten), 8 Super Six 8.7 ( L. Morris).

Won by three lengths, half a .length between second and third. Time, Imin. 7 2-ssec.