CHRISTMAS RACING

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 78, 27 December 1919, Page 8

CHRISTMAS RACING

MANAWATU MEETING CUP WON BY KILRUSH ARROWSMITH'S FITZHERBERT HANDICAP. By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent. Palmerston North, December 26. The Mamiwatu meeting opened in dull weatucr, and before a very large crowd. Heavy rain fell at intervals, but. the going remained firm. Kilrush scored comfortably in tiio Cup, and was clearly the best horse at the weights, while Arrowsmitli n-.ade the opposition look very cheai) in the'open sprint. The machine handled ilia sum of £61,625, against A'4U.2IU for the corresponding. day last year. There was a big field in the Trial Plate, anil it was a good betting race. Hallow vonia. Aduiiral Advance, Diamond Nap. and Amberine were all well backed. Soon after the start Sycorax showed out, with liantrv and Sweet Song and Hallowvonia next. Across the bottom Sycorax and Amberine were together in front, hut when the straight was reached Sweet Song challenged tho pair, and 111 a good finish the outsider won by a. length. Svcorax was the same distance away, and then came Hallavonia There v 'erc only five runners in the Tnkomaru Hurdles, Maraetotara being made favourite. The three light-weights set a fast race for ten furlongs when the 'favourite look charge and iron by twenty lengths from Sir Donald, with Kienzi flushing 011 in third place. The winder crossed Sir Donald entering ■ the straight, and the crowd clamoured for her disqualification, but the verdict was not up>set, tho lgh tho Judicial Committee mot and took a long time in deciding the matter. , , . There were numerous scratchings in the Gillies' Hack Handicap. Statuette nnd Prince Hal carried nearly half the the uionev on the machine, Red Signal being tho enly other backed. t Statuette besan smartly, but the little-fancied Barleycorn -Accompanied her into the straight, and the pair were clear of a strune-out field. Statuette then went on, and won comfortably from Guanaco, with I'aomu (iit-l Barleycorn next. For the C'np, (Jrenides, who has been sold lo go tor India, Dribble, l'ressida, and Penury Rose were- withdrawn. It was a good pool, over <£11,030 being in-, vested, which is a record for the course. First. Salute, Client. Moutoa -Ivanova, and Kilrush all had over four figures opnosite their names, while I'unka was one ticket short of the thousand. Mr. Keith got them away at the first start, and Rose Queen set out to force the pace. Entering the straight the first time, First Salute ioined her, but going across the tou Bagdad rushed to the front, and First Salute was steadied. Down tiie back Rose Queen led Bagdad, Kilrush, I-Ivttus. Moutoa Ivanova, and Punka. Rounding the bend Client began to move up very Vast. ' 'Kiirush led into the straight, and was immediately challenged 'bv Client and Athens 11. Hie leader held his own, and won comfortably b\" three lengths from Ghent, wlia was two lengths dear. Punka and Maraueteur finished together in fourth place. The runner-ni) nnd third horse both came from a long way back, and lirst ualute got a bad passage down the back stretch -- , ■ , i Tessares. who drew number one, anil All -Cerise were the only ones with anv spirit for the Nursery llandican. The former got off badly, but she took charge at the entrance to the straight, and wow easily fr°m Cfin>on, with Saima in third place. Hie latter made the early running with Fortune Teller, bftt both were comfortably beaten at. the finish. All Cerise got a very bad run. Sagacity fell after passing the po»t, and her rider was badly shaken. Festival and Some Girl were the favourites in a poor lot that contested the Hack Welter Handicap. The pair had everv dunce, but neither fil ed a place. "Woody Glen and Some Girl made the running to the home turn, where the Auckiander went on alone. He was seriously challenged by Moutoa (-amp at the distance, "jut in a vigorous finish Glen won bv a neck. St. Omer was a length nwav, and then came Retard. Scratching were numerous in the ritzherbert Handicap. Arrowsmith was a verv hot order, there being nearly 13003 invested ,n his chance .'Vcre and Croesus also earned over four hguus. The favourite was the last to move, and Croesus and Jutland led for three furlongs, but tho imported norso then ran to tho front, and entering the straight hn was three lengths .clear. His ruler kept him going, and be won easing up bv fivo lengths from Chimera, with Waimatao close up. followed by Aero . and Maiolia. The four last-named finished in a line, and with the favourite out o it. the finish .would have been a good ftll pnr the concluding Welter Handicap Oratress and Dribble were equal favourit»s and (.here was also plentv of support for Snande and Pavtimn '"'ere was a false "tart, and Matatane bolted halt a I miio before lioini* pullpil up. Matatua Hi 1 Davtimc and Ontirc-ss down lite back, but entering the straight Oratress took charge, and went on to win nicely by a comde of lengths from Bonnie-Heather, who finished well. Daytime was third, nnd Dribble next. DETAILED RESULTS. By Telegraph—Press Association. TRIAL PLATE, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. !) Sweet Song, 7st. 101b (Corlett 1 4 Amberine. Sst. 51b <? [ T ' c " r , te ") I 7 Sycorax. TsUtOlb 'J- Olsen) 3 Also started: Tt Diamond Nap, 13 Bailtry, 14 Glenfinlas, 17 Kuralitza, 15 Roilii'wai, G Turpenite, 5 Student, 8 Aclnll;on 2 Admiral Advance. 12 Better Luck, l'l Cheval, 10 Tmmtau. 18 Desert Rose, 1 Hallowvonki, 11 Kapiti, 15 Ttfiss Maid. Won comfortably. .Hollawvonia, was fourth. Time. lmin. 2JJscc. TOKOMAR.U HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 1 Marnctotara. list. 01b. (A. Lawrence) 1 2 Sir Donald, flst. 21b. (A. Tricklolxuik 2 , 5 R.ienzi, list (li. Manson) 3 I Also started: 3 Hautawa, Ost.; 4 Sail Home, 9si'. 101b. . Won by a. hundred yards, lime, 3nun. GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Statuette, Rst. 01b (A. Oliver) 1 U Guanaco, 7st. Gib (E. Sanson 2 1) Pavanui, list. 1011). ... (K. Tucker 3 Also started: 3 Red Signal, Sst. {lib.; 2 Prince Hal, Sst Bib.; 7 Tama-a-roa, bit. 21b.; 5 March On. Ist. Oil).; IS Kyoto, /st. 71b.; 8 Dunstan Rush. 7st. 71b.; 0 Idle- j ness, 7st. 51b.: 13 Restful, Tsl. 21b.; 4i lieloved, "st.; 12 Barleycorn, fist. 01b. J Tho winner was always lirst or second , and won easily. Time. lmin. 15scc. MANAWATU CUP. of 1000 sovs. One mile and a half. I 3 Kilrush. B«.t. 21b 0. Olsen 1 2 Client, Sst. 131b (C. Price) 2 7 Athens TT.. nib. J Also started: 5 Punka. Bst. fllb.; Fir-t Salute, 7st. 1 lib.: 10 U'lltle Arra). 7st. 101b.; 11 Marf|iieteur, 7st. Gib.; 8 Hu'-rv l'n, "st. nib.; G Demos, <st. 111b.; 12 Rise Pink, 7st. lib.: 13 Rat-dad, ,st lib.; 4"Moutoa lvanon. Ost. 121b.; 14. 1-Tvttus, Gst. I011>.; 0 R::se Queen. Ostfvl 101 \Von eomfortably at the f.irsh, the ! third horse n long wav l">ck. M.arf|ueteur Fcii'-th. Time. 2min. " : i l-ssee. NURSEIiT "AXmrAP. of 250 sovs. ' Five furlongs. _ ] I Tessares, Sst. 71b (G. } ning) 1 .( Cm von, 7".t. 21b. ... (L. G. Morns) 2 3 Sa'iiia, gst. 13lb (A. Oliver) 3 Al=e started: H Fivi'i. 7sl. Oil).; 0 Verbosity, 7st 71b.; 15 ITallwell, 7tsl. 7H>.: II Birk : e, 7ft. Tib.; 10 I/-rd Dr-smoiid, 7,4. , fill, ; i; : Mnilii>.':ii-.-iiigo. 7sl. 41b.; 13 ITandv. I 7-1. t'li.; 5 Li'.ile Rivnr. 7st. 11b.: 12 (late ''all. 7-t. 21b.; 7 Fortune Teller, "st. 21 b.; 11 Tropical, 7st. 21b.; 0 Isabel, 7-1. 21b.; 14 Merrv Oneen. 7st. 21b.; 15 Sagacity, 7st.; 2 All Crr : Fo, 7st. Wen nieelf. Time. lmin. Isee. TAR-ARUA TTACIC WET/I'ER HANDICAP. r -f 150 sovs. One mile and 7 Woody Glen, B J t. 21b. ... (C. Recti) 1 4 Moutoa Cnmp. f>-.t. ... fG. f'armont) 2 0 St. Omer. Sst. lib. ... 'A. M'Donnld) 3 Also started: 3 Retard, Ost. 71b.; 5 Riiiland, 'Ist. 131b.; 2 Some Girl. 7st. 1?,U).; li Coral Queen, Sst. 21b.; 8 Dick, gst.; 2 Festival," 7st. 131b.; 10 Elevate, i 7st. 81b.

Won by .1 head after being in the lend Iho whole jemrnov. Time, lmin. 45sec. FITZHBKIiKItT HANDICAP, of SUO sovs. Six furlongs. 1 ArroiVsmith. 7st. 71b. (11. M'Carten) 1 S Chimera, Sst. Clb (F. Corlett) 2 (I iV'ainialao, Sst. illb. (A. M'Donald) 3 Also slarled: 2 Acre. !)st. (ill).; 3 Ci'oesns,'Sst. lib.; 5 Maioha, Bst.. Gib.; 4 Jutland, 7s: .1311).; 7 Astinome, 7st. 121b.; 0 Hirkenvale, 7st. 01b:; 10 Jean 1.-achlo, Gst. 111b. Won very eiisilv. Tinvo. lmin. 13sec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 309 sovs. One milo unci 55 yards. 1 Oratress. 7st. 101b. (M. M'Carten) 1 •1. Bonnie Heather, e 7st. 111b. (L. G-: Morris) 2 5 Bay time, 7st. 101b (J. Olson) 3 Also started: 2 Dribble, Sst. all).; 11 Telia, Sst. 81l>.; 7 Ladogiicr, Sst. alb.; 10 Matatanc. Tst 41b.; 3 Goldshine, 7st. slb. ;'G I/jvematch, 7st. 101b.; 8 Lord Ahiskerrv, 7st. 91b.: 9 Multaine, 7st. 71b.; 12 Maiatua, Cst. 121b.; 14 Imaribbon, Gat. 1 lib.; 13 Spangle, fist. 71b. Won by a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin. Usee. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. Acceptances for the. second day are:— KELVIN HACK. HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.. One mile and fitly-live yards. St. lb. St. lb. Woody Glen 9 0. Fisher ■ 7 7 Arch Saluto 810 Dick 7 3 Imaribbon ... 8 9 Elevate 7 0 Railand 8 G Yucatan 7 0 Some Girl ... 7 13 Fiery Lass.... 7 0 St. Omer .... 7 13 Tl'j MA't'Al HURDLES HANDICAP, ol' 200 sovs. Ono mile and three-quar-ters. St. lb. St. lb. Hushabye ... 10 2 llienzi 'J 0 Sail Homo ... 9 3 Hautawa 'J 0 IIIGHDEN HACK. HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs st. lb. St. lb. Ruddy 9- 4 Dunstan Math- 9 0 Rush i b Red 'Signal.... 8 7 Amberine .... 7 5 Hvmarty. .... 8 3 Paoanui 7 1 Guanaeo 7 13 Farce 6 12 Tama-a-roa... 713 Hallowvonia GlO Kyoto 7 G Barleycorn.... G 9 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 700 sovs. Ono mile and) u quarter. St. lb. 1 st. lb. Client 9 3 Demos 7 4 Punka 8 fl Bonnie Oratress 713 Heather ... 7 3 Dribble 7 13 Rose Pink ... 0 12 First Salute 7 12 Moutoa IvanAthens II ... 712 ova Gl2 Martiueteur 7 8 Ross Queen Gl2 Bagdad 7 7 TERRACE HACK WELTER HANDICAP. l'f 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. St. lb. st: lb. Adinvra ...... 9 13 War Baby ... 8 2 Mattv 9 12 March On, ... 8 2 Red Signal ... !l 9 Glent-iur .... S 0 Reparoa 8 13 Beloved 8 0 Imaribbon ... 8 12 Missland 7 i Prince Hal... 8 11 Kapiti .—;•••• 7 7 Jfnntoa Atauru Kuld 7 7 Camp 8 G Glenflnlas ... 7 7 Fuliea 8 5 Student 7 7 St. Omer ... 8 3 KTMATAXGI WELTER HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and fifty-five yards. St. lb. St. lb. Tcka 9 8 Lord Musbniahu 9 3 kerry 8 9 Ladnffuer •••• 9 ..... .8 G Goldshine ... 813 Jean Lnddo 8 3 Bonnie . Spangle 7 0 Heather ... 8 13 'Lord Astolat 7 7 ,VWAPUNI HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Wnimatao ... 8 8 Astinome 7 7 Chimera • 8 8 Lionskin 7 6 IVCfiiolia 8 'li Matatua G 11 Dribble 7 10 Philomela .... G 9 Jutland 7 10 FOURTEENTH PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES, of 500 sovs. Sis furlongs. St. lb. . . St. lb. ,\ ore 9 8 Weary Willie 7 ?. Croesus" ....... 9 1 Askari 0 9 Demo 3 9 0 Tnpsnrea 6 7 Ermine 7 13 Fo-'hino Winter Wind 7 2 Teller 6 i