NOTES ON THE RUNNING.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1622, 13 December 1912, Page 4

NOTES ON THE RUNNING.

(By Telegraph.—Special Oorrcsnondent.) Palmerston, December 12. The Rangitikei meeting concluded in similar weather to that experienced on tho first day. The racing was full of interest, with results favourable to backers of favourites. As on the first day the going was very fast, and good times were put up all day. Mendip created a surprise by winning the big race quite comfortably. After such a poor display on the opening day an explanation _ was naturally sought, and was forthcoming. It appears that his trainer, knowing him to be a very hard puller, had sent his rider out, minus stick and spurs, m the Cup To-day his rider insisted on having these articles, with the result stated. Manakau finished up favouritc i in the opening event, and after being in front practically the wholo way he won comfortably at the finish. He was fortunate enough to walk into the barrier, and this stood" him in first stead, as it enabled him to begin smartly—a feat which lie la not capable of with a standing start. He was also favoured by ■ the weaker field today—weaker both numerically and in quality. Alecto.. who may turn out useful s 'later on, was second all the way. but he was rolling badly at the finish; Glcnfprn is improving, with every raw, and should score during the Christmas noliTh'cre were only four runners in the Clifton Handicap. The public made Dearest a hot favourite, hut third place was the best that she could achieve. Rangiatua was the first to move, but was joined bv Dearest before many strides,' and the pair rushed off at a fast pace With two fiirloii"S gone Red Lupin displaced Dearest and a furlong further Mon Ami moved up to the leaders, and entered the straight alongside Kangifituu. Coming on full of running sho won by a length, with Deare°t a neck away, third. As on Hie first day the pace was fast the whole way. After the nice quiet race which he had had on the first day, it was no surprise to find Chief Marshal a good favourite in the Open Hurdles. Leolanter, as usual, made play at the start, but the pane was slow and tho field was always up with him At the half-mile the favourite ran into' second place, and, taking cbavgo as tliev raced to the last fence, he came nwiiv and won comfortably from Sleacombe. AVaiaio again ran well, but a prior jump at tho last fence spoilt his chance of getting second place. Bollin finished ft furlong behind the others. Mr H. M. Campbell's Flingot scored cleverly in the Hack Hurdles, after ail interesting finish with Whimper and Simrose Moahau was a very hot favourite, but he cut up badly, and finished a furlong in tho rear. He seemed to be very sore in the preliminary, and is probably "miiMlo sore," St. Felis nwdn tho paoo very fast for a mile-, where he waa 001-,

lared by Flingot. The lattor was kept back with Whimper and Sunrosc till tho last fence (which he jumped badly), but ho finished on well, and got up in time to win by a neck. St. Felix was fourth. Tho Grcatford Stakes resulted in a great reversal of form, but there is no doubt about the bona fides of it, and it was not questioned. Labour Day was a good favourite, with Ngatimam next in public favour. The start was u good one, Aloha immediately taking up tho position ot leader, with Royal Marine following at ] the head of the others. Down the. back Waipaku cleared out from the field, and, at the half-mile, Mcndip ran into second place, and was in front at the quartermile post. Hero the two favourites.moved up, but, when the straight was reached, Hon ny Boy came fast on the outside, and, in a good finish, ho just failed to reach Mcndip. Labour Day was a head away, and then came Ngatimarn and Otahu. Tho last-named, ridden by ft light boy, made a splendid skowmg-by far his best this season—and he seems on the. eve of striking form. Totilntra (Advance—Conner) had lightened up a lot after his first day's race, but despite this the public made him a very pronounced favourite in the Killeymoon Hack Race. Ho was easily beaten at the finish, the race going to Moutoa Girl, with Master Tupuhi and Aruake in tho places. Kina made the pace very smart over the first seven furlongs, and the rider of the favourite, in persisting in keeping pace with him, rode,his mount to a standstill.' Tho gallop was tho fastest mile of the meeting. ~ . Rill was voted "the best of good things in the open Welter event, but though she won it, the race was not by any means the good thing which it looked, and Oliver had to bring all his subtleties as a horseman into play to defeat Muleteer, on whom Deeley liad the mount. Ascalon took charge till the turn, when he gave way to Muleteer. Tho favourite was being hard, ridden two furlongs from home, but she acted generously, and got up in the last few strides. This race was run in a tick faster than the open race.

The meeting concluded with the Scurry* I for' which Patronale, Lord Lupin, War Queen, and Heather were fancied in that order. The first-named, with Oliver in the saddle, jumped out smartly, and was not headed. Heather caught War Queen in the last stride. Lot<l Lupin was the next to finish. MANAWATU SUMMER MEETING.^ THE WEIGHTS.' . : ' Palmerston North, December 12. The following are the weights for the Manawatu Racing Club's summer meeting (first day) :— TOKOMARU HURDLES, of 120 soys. One mile and thrce-quarteTS.—Espartero, 12st. 91b.; Silver Cluse, list. 91b.; Chief Marshal, list. 31b.; Golden Loop, lOst. 131b.; Euroco, lOst. 121b.; Bravest, lOst. 101b.; Gold Bird, lOst. 91b.; Hawick, lOst. 71b.; Sleacombe, lOst. 41b.; 311>.; Tyrannic, 9st. 91b.; Aema, 9st. 31b.; Edya, 9st. 21b.; Serenity, 9st.; Prince Eddie, 9st.; Renctoock, 9st.; St. Felix, 9st. 'GILLIES HACK RACE, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Lady Volga, 9st.; Manakau, Bst. 121b.; Lucerne. Bst. 81b.; ' Exertion, Bst. Gib.; Seaweed, Sst. 51b.; Manitau, 7st. 131b.; Axis, 7st. 121b.; Monologue, 7?'111b.; Daybreak, 7st. 101b.; Hanmr.v T} 7st. 91b.; Kew, 7st. 71b.; Alecto, 7st. 01b., Sylvia May, 7st. 51b.; Heather, 7st. 21b.;' No Idee, 7st. 21b.; Rosalys, . Gst. 131b.; Taonui, 6st. 131b.; Neirene, • 6st. 131b.; Sleigh Bell, 6st. 121b.; Moondine, 6st. •121b.; Passadena, 6st. 111b.; Vladinoy, Gst. 101b.; Primus, Gst. 10lb.; Martlet, Ost. 101b.; Holywell, Gst. 101b.;. Taurangi, Gst.' 101b.; Elkmaid, Gst. 71b. MANAWATU CUP, of 500 sovs. ,Ono mileand a half.—Bon Reve, 9st.; Bronze, Bst. 131b.; Bon Ton, Sst. 121b.; Sir Knox, Bst. 101b.; Sinapis, Bst. 91b:; Sea Queen, Sst. 91b.; Odessa, Bst. 51b.; Mini, Bst. 51b.; Byron, Bst. 41b.; Mendip, Bst. 31b.; Merrivonia, Bst. 31b.; Birkline, Sst.; Oblignnt, Bst.; Ceylon, 7st, 131b.; Allegory, 7st. 121b.; Labour Day, 7st. Mb.; Sir Solo, 7st. 91b.; Master Laddo, 7st. 81b.; Saudstream, 7st. '81b.; Rill, 7st. 71b.; Manawakaha, 7st. .71b.; Mahgaroa, 7st. 71b.; Goodwin Park, 7st". ; ; Brown Trout, Gst. 131b.; Prosper, Gst. 131b.; Imagination,.,Gst. 121b.; Royal,, Marine, Gst. 111b.; Otahu, 6st. 101b.fl Arieim, Gst. 10lb.; Cork, Gst. 91b.; Moutoa Girl, Gst. 71b. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five, furlongs.—Exertion, 9st.; Merton, Bst. 131b.; Eocene, Bst 101b.; Hnmurana, Bst. lib.; 'Bonnv Helen, 7st. 91b.; Hellenois, 7st. ■71b.;'Portraiture, .7st. 41b.; Primus, 7st. 41b.;. Holywell, 7st. 41b.; Royal Scout, 7st. 31b.; Golden Sky, 7st. 31b.; AchillesReport colt, 7st. 31b.; Prince Laddo, 7st. 31b.; Gay Guard, 7st. 31b.; Quo Vadis, 7st 31b.; Adelicia, 7st. 21b.; Martian—Assegai fillv, Gst. 121b.; Pavlova, Gst. 321b.; Bertra'da, Gst. 121b.; Ladify, Gst. 121b.; Amic'al, Gst. 121b.

TAp-ARUA HACK WELTER, of 100, sovs. Seven furlongs.—Master Laddo, 10st. 91b.; Black Lupin, 9st. 131b.; Lucerne. Ost. '31b.; Queen'of Scots,-Ost. 71b.; Hinemanu, 9st. Bib.; Lady Louisa, 9st. 51b.; Fashion Plate, Ost. 4lb.j Mallard, 9st. 31b.: Fleetweek,. Bst. 13ib.; Nukuatu, Sst. 131b.; St. Bees, 3st. 111b.; Papamarama, Sst .1011).; Ngakau, Sst. 101b.; Top Note, Bst. 9lb.j Torpoint, Bst. 91b.; Pnketotara, Bst. 81b.) Rangiknpua, Bst. 81b.; Sir Daniel, Bst. 21b.; Overheard, Sst. lib.; Whimper, Bst.; Hurakia, Sst.; Facsimile, Bst.; Lady Nolan, Bst.; Merric .Tack. Bst.; Sir Donald. Bst.

~FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six. furlongs—Gladiole, Sat.; Blue Lake; Bst. 101b.; Hermia. Bst. 91h.; Mnkara, Sst. 71b.; Ennengarde, Sst. 71b.; Vibration, .Sst. 31b.; Piriwai, Sst.; Prosper, Sst.; Rangiatua, 7st. 131b.; Oblignnt, 7st. 131b.; Peroneal, 7st. 91b.; Mount Victoria, 7st. 91b.; Imagination, 7st/91b.; Allurement, 7st. 91b.; Diavolo. 7st. 91b.; Semaphore, 7st. Bib.; Lady Moutoa, 7st. 51b.; Lndy Volsa, 7st. 51b.; Merton, 7st. .lib.; Ladv Laddo, 7st. lib.; Waiouru, 6st. 131b. ; Seatondale, Gst. 131b.; Sanguinary, Gst. 131b.; Seaweed. fist. 101b. > Thetis, 6st. 71b. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 150 sovs!. One.mile.—Mirn. Sst.; Obli?ant, Sst. jllb.; Ceylon, Sst. 111b.; Mon Ami, Sst. 51b:; Tlie Rover, fist. 41b.; Throve, Sst. 31b.; Prosper, Sst. 31b.; Lord Renown, 7st. 121b. j Bonny Boy. 7st.. 131b.; Ariom, 7st 101b.: Wainnku, 7st. 81b.: Royal Marine, 7=t. 71b.; Matlow, ,7-st. 71b.; Cork, 7st. 71b.; Kauroa, 7st. 71b.; Loch Mabin, 7st. filh.':Vi, 7st. 41b.: Teotane. 7st. 31b.; Ladv Kileheran, 7st. 21b.; San Lass, Sst. 101b.; Daisy Paul, Gst. 101b.