THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1558, 30 September 1912, Page 6

THE TURF.

9 THE YVANGANUI MEETING. HIGGIE HANDICAP WON BY THE NATIVE. (Br Toloeraph.—Prem Aesoelatlon.l Wanganul, September 28. The Wanganui Jockey Club brought its spring meeting to a close to-day. Save one light shower, tho rain held off. A strong wind was blowing. There was a large attendance of the public. Tho totalizator investments wero X'1G,975, against .£l2,7iG for the second dav last year. The total for tho meeting was .£31,780, jis .against ,£2G,4GG last spring meeting. The following are tho results:— OWEN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; second horse. 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from tho stake—Six furlongs. 1 Mr. J. Jiarlc's b. g. Makara, by St. Clements-Lady of tho Lake, G year?, 7st. lib (W. Price) 1 14 Mr. H. Bertrand's b. m. Piriwai, 6 years, Sst. 81b (M. Ovrten) 2 2 Mr. D. J. Sininionds's b. g. Prosper, 4 years, 7st. 131b (Griffiths) 3 Also started: 3 Merry Frank, 7st. 121b. (Ayers); and 5 Master Sylvia, 7st. 71b. (C. Camion t). The field were dispatched to a very'bad . start, Master Sylvia and Merry Frank being left at the post. Piriwai and Prosper shot out in front, and led Makara by three lengths to the straight, where the'latter forged to the front, and won by a comfortable length from Piriwai. Mer'rv Prank was fourth. Time. lmin. 18 l-ssec" RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs.; second horse IS sovs. and third 5 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 4 Mr. P. Soamcs's ch. f. Semaphore, by Signalman—Hine Nui To Po, i years, 7sb 41b (». Berry) 1 11 Mr. Highden's ch. c. Lockwood, 3 years, 7st. lib. (W. Bell) 2 8 Mr. C. Anderson's b. ni. Avaunce, 5 years, Sst. 101b (Copestako) 3 Also started: Sanguinary Sst. 101b.; 12 Waingainaro, Sst. 101b. (Batten); 1 Aratiatia, Bst. 31b. (C. Jenkins); 3 Distinction, 7st. 131b. (B. Lowe); 5 Lody Mildred, 7st. 81b. (E. Lowe); 10 Galtee, 7st. 61b. (Nodder); 7 Kew, 7st. 21b. (H. Price); 2 Postilion, 7?t. 21b. (W. Wellcr); 3 Tonic, "st, 21b. (K. Weston):' 15 Trekkcr, 7st. (B. Willis); U Yankee Dcotllc, 7st. (Richards); 17 Resonant, 7st. (Stowc); fi Alecto, "st. (O'Holloran); 9 Princess Fb, 7st. (A. C. Carter); and 'IB Or Vieux, 7st. (C. Monk). Lockwocd, Avaunce, and Semaphore were the first away, with Princess Flo, Aratiatia, and Alecto following closely. Semaphore assumed the lead entering the straight, and gradually forging ahead won comfortably by a length from Lockwood, Avaunce close un third, Ladv Mildred, Sanguinary. Princess Flo, and "Alecto following in that order. Time, lmin. 18 4-5 s?c. BRUNSWICK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 150 sovs.; second horse, 20 ' sovs.; third horse, 10 sovs. About one I milo and a half, over six flights of hurdles. 3 Mr. Noel Wilson's br. s. Hawick, aeod, by Phaeton—The Hempie, 9st. ' 101b (F. Meagher) 1 1 Mr. J. MTvelvie's c. g. Coronetted, aged, by Coronet—Ran Ran, lOst. • 71b (H. Fntcher) 2 2 Mr. C. Mumby's c. g. Sandy Paul, Gyrs., by St. Paul-Mystery, Maid, ; Sst. 41b (F. Cress) 3 Also started: 4 Koran, lOst. 91b. (Traill); G Waterworks, 9st. 111b. <R, Thompson); 5 Seaman, 9st. (F. Lind); 7 Highden, 9st. (F. Willis),. ' Hawick was first away, and led past the stand, six lengths ahead of Waterworks | and Sandy Paul, with Highden last. ' Hawick was never headed, winning easily by four lengths from Coronetted, with Sandy Paul a length away, and Waterworks, Seaman, and Koran next in order. Time, 2min. 53 4-ssec. ARAMOHO HACK HURDLES RACE, of 110 sovs.; second horse 15 sovs.; and third horss 5 sovs. One milo and a . half, over six flights of hurdles.. 1 Mr. J. O'Moara's b. ni. Fashion Plate, syrs„ by Handsome Jack—Rongctea, lOst. 12;b (G.'Lee) 1 4 Mr. J. H. Evans's br. m. Avintrix, Gyrs., by Euroclydon—Harbinger, !»st (F. Cress) 2 3 Mr. O. Cox's b. g. Timothv, aged, by St. Paul-Ngaire, 9st. 211). (P. Willis) 3 Also stattcd: 2 St. Felix, 9st. 71b. (F. Meagher); and 5 Seawind, Ost. 21b. (F. Howl en). Passing the stand the order was Aviatnx, Fashion Plate, and Timothv, with Seawind and St. Felix last. Aviatrix led into the straight, but Fashion Plato quickly asserted herself, and, drawing away, won easily by .a lenjrth and a half. Timothy was eight lengths further awav, and St, Felix last, Time, 2min. 51 4.sse'c. HIGGIE HANDICAP; of 250 sovs.; second horse, 40 sovs.; and third h'orse, 15 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 4 Mr. Timi Punt's blk. g. The' Native, aged, by Dorry—Gold Cord, 7st. 21b. (11. Trieklebank) 1 1 Mr. J. Game's br. m. Merrivonia, aged, by Merriwee—Livonia. Sst. 61b ; (R, Berry)' 2 7 Mr. J. Hale's b. g. Byron, 4vrs., by Martian-Greek Maid, 7st. bib. (W. Ayres) 3 Also started: 10 Ladv Lucv, Ost. (W. Price); 3 Mulga Bill. Sst. 41b. (G. Lowe); 5 Mendip, Bst. 21b. (C. Jenkins); 6 Lady Monscuikelt, Bst. (L. Noddor): 8 Sandstream, Sst. (H. Griffiths)-, 2 Otahu, 7st. 111b. (L. Lambess); 9 Roval, Marine, 7st. 41b. (O. M'Carten). Mulga Bill went out in front of Royal Marine, The, Native, Mendip, and Lady Mcnschikoff. Along the back stretch The Native piloted the way for Mendip, Roval Marine, and Lady Menschikoff. Merrivonia then ran through to the leaders. The Native led into the straight and won comfortably by a length from Merrivonia. Byron was close up third, and Lady Menschikoff, Sandstream, Mendip, and" Royal Marino next in order. Time, 2miu. 14 3-osec. MOUTOA HACK HANDICAP, of 110 soys., second horse 15 sovs., and third horse 5 sovs. from tho stake. One mile. 2 Mr. G. F. Moore's br. in., rhroso, by v Sir Tristram, C years, 7st. Gib. (C. Carmont) 1 Mr. J. Pawson's b. g. Sam Pan, by San Fran—Waikaha, Gyrs., 7st. 121b. (O. M'Carten) 2 6 Messrs. Eracny and Lampitl's c. in. Eastwind, by Euroclydon—Rejected, aged, 7st (AV. Bell) 3 Also started: 3 Tiwa.ri, Sst. 21b. (A. M'Mullen); 4 St. .Helena, 7st. 91b. (C. Monk); 5 Alluar, 7st. Gib. (T. Prior); 7 Nebulous, 7st. (W. Weller), Phroso got the worst of a fair start. Going down the back the onlef was: Nebulous. Phroso, Alluar. Eastwind, with Sam Pan last. Tho last-named ran through at the top end, and entered the straight with rhroso, the pair fighting out a neck-and-neok finish, which ended in favour of Phroso by a nose. Eastwind was two lengths away. Time. lmin. 48 l-ssec. MARANGAI HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second horso 15 sovs., and third horse 10. sovs. from the .stake. One mile. 2 Mr. J. Foreman's b. g. Patriotic, bv ' Patronus—Paulino Wihon) 1 11 Mr. J. Ames's br. m. Lady Kilcheran, by Kilchcran—Livniiia, G*t. „ B>J>- •••' (R. Berry) 2 Mr. F. Preston's b. m. Equitas. bv Advance—Muriwai, aged.. 9st. slk ' ~,,', (K. Hatch) 3 Also started: 12 North East, Bst. Gib. (C. Jenkins); 4 Con tho Shaughraun, 7st. 11 b. (E. Lowe); 7 Coromandel, 7st. 81b. fW. Price); S Lady Moutoa, 7st. 71b. (F. Watson); 3 Vocation, 7st. 21b. (Tricklebank); G Kilrain, 7st. 21b. (W. Weller); a Ngatiruamii, 7?t. (C. Carmont): 10 MaieM' (I ',£''J I '*; v (W - Bcll > ; 9 M«li'iwr. Gst. Sib. (C. Monk). Equitas, Patriotic, Vocation, and Kilrain were the leading division over the first quarter. North East being left at (he post. Patriotic went to the front at four furlongs, with Equitas, Vocation, Mallard, and Lady Kilchcran close handv. Enuitos Lady hilohcran, and Patriotic entered (he straight together, and Patriotic, foviii" ahead in the last few strides, won a fino racp by a head from Ladv Kilcheran ?i civ ",ti vs ,vas a nPck a,va y M'ird, with Con the Shaughraun, Coromandel. Vocation Ngatiruanui, and Kilrain next in order.' Time, lmin. 47see. NOTES OX THE RACING. (From Our Special Coi-reEDondent.) Wanganui, September 28. There were one or two light showers during tho day, but thev came too late ..to ail oct the attendance at the Wanpjiui

meeting to-day, which was quite up to the standard of former years. Thoso present witnessed the racing under pleasant, conditions, and the going was not half as had as was expected after the torrents of rain that had fallen on Friday. Tho meeting concluded in the way it had begun, and was a success in every way. Mnkara put up a phenomena'l performance in tho Owen Handicap, which is likely to tell against him for a long time to come. The race at Otaki, must have worked a big improvement in him. After getting badly tangled in tho tapes to-day, and rearing up, ho was set going fully twenty lengths behind, the leaders (Prosper and Piriwai), a doughty pair at any time. Ho cut them down in the easiest possible manner, and from tho turn home W. Price was looking round and smiling at the futilo efforts cf the others. Prcsper's stock was discounted considerably, as two furlongs from home ho appeared to bo going nicely, and seemingly better than Piriwai, but the latter stayed on the better, and got second money Then other starters were loft so badly that they only cantered behind the field. Aratiatia and Postillion again carried the bulk of tho investments in the Hack Sprint. Neither was fortunate at the barrier, from whence Lockwood assumed command. It was a big field, and there was a lot of chopping about. As they raced round the bend Lockwood, Semaphore, and Avaunce were clear of tho held. Semaphore, on tho outside, wore down Lockwood in tho run to tho pole, and Avaunce was close up third. Postilc V™ „ han? " in!U 'y woro tho nest to hmsh. F. Tilley's pair of blacks are improved fast, and should not ho long in getting their numbers hoisted bv the judge. Aratiatia, who was ridden by Jenkins, agoin hung out badly, and spoilt whatever chance he had. Several of the remainder got badly interfered with in he race, and may be expected to shotfbetter form very shortly. ' The Open Hurdles 'was a procession, for Hawick, jumping off in front, was dear by himself at tho first fence and hen revelling m his work and gaining W.P™i W Tf f / om Coronetted and it TI f '• J h « f ? T °wito lav out of * J £ f\ ", the -, c « r 'y- Part of the race, have r» k «** CloSer *P» may Ajue defeated the winner, who was «toriping badly at the finish P As was predicted by'tho figures on the machine, the Hack Hurdles was a good ?."$ F '^H on Plate - »l' a well handled by G. Lee. .The Feilding mare was always close up, auditor indulging w™'"* T l 3 t] l e lerul tilltl, e last fence ys reached; sho then came afrav,' and ThL^ I Vr Tim^?- Was » P»r-third The official time in this race was two seconds faster than hat. put up\by Hawick in the Open Hurdles. Aviat.rix gave an improved display, and is almost certain to "euro a win in the near future. There were uo.defections frtfm the Higgle Handicap and the ten runners moved 0 ?, t0 "~ ood start. Royal Marine and MiUga Bill were prominent as they raced into the straight the first time, but passing the stand The Native took charge, and was not again headed. Down tho i back, Mernvonia, Mendip, and Bvron were prominent, but though the Trentham mare made a good effort, she had no chance with tho black gelding, who won comfortably. Byron was a good third, and then came Lady Menschikoff. Sands,ream, and Lady. Lucy in that order. Phroso, an Australian-bred mare, by Sir Tristram, scored a meritorious win in the Moutna Hack Handicap, after a fine finish. Tho winner is owned by Mr. G. F. Moore, of Kai Iwi. and is a member of A. Hall's team. She was ably handled by C. Carmont, an apprentice attached to Hall's stables. Nebulous made the pace down the back, but Phroso was always handy, and was second into the s'Tai?bt. Half-way . down the running the field buneh-d. aid ,?n a grand finish the local mare won tjy a. neck. The success of Phroso may tempt h»r owner to again race a few horses. In former years the Bushy Park breeder kept a largo strinr? in work, and with Armistice. Dusky Morn,' Helen Portland, and Signor he won many important handicaps. Tho mare 'which carried his colours to-day seems to be the makings of a good stayer, and after being a bit slow to find her feet, .she ran. throuirh to the front division nt 'the six furlongs. She was under pressure the whole way un the straight, but she answered every fall of her diminutive r'der, and won by a neck. In the concluding event n. slight d"ley ,took place at the birrier before the field was set going- When the tapes lifted, Ngatiruanui was slow to move, end North E«i.«t did not iret awnv at all. Enuitas, a solid favourite, quickly ' singled herself . nut. tat at the sis furlongs Pnhin*ie joined her in the lead. Down the back the pair were clear of evorvthinf, but nt the four furlongs Vocation joined them on the outside. Equitas- ran wide at the turn, and gained a hnlf-lennth on Patriotic, while Vocation fell back. Lady Kil'cheran, on the fence, now put in her claim, and a good finish saw Patriotic, score from Lady Kilcheran, .with Hie favourite close up.