THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 154, 25 March 1920, Page 6

THE TURF

RANGITIKEI MEETING CTJP WON BY HYTTUS. Tiy Telegraph—Special Correspondent. Dulls, March 24. There was Dno weather lor the opening day ol' the liangitikei meeting. The attendance was good. The totalißator investments amounted to £28,0i4, against £&i,tl()<j lor the corresponding day of tho last niceting. - .

Nursing biater was tho only -withdrawal from the Scott Memorial, limdle, Aetinomo and tho Hull bracket being the favourites. Bonny Briar made play for two furlongs, when ABtinome took command. She was followed into the straight by ilindle, and tho favourite -seemed to hn winning easily when Egjnont Park Blipped up on the rails, 'and. before Gray realised tlie danger the fa.vourito whb beaten by a head. Astinome was a length away, <md All Over finished next.

There was a Held oi 21 runners hi.tho Trial Plate, (ivo furlongs. ' Lmpyrcan was i slightly better favourite than Erin's Iblc, but the others were neglected, Tlieje was a delay of twenty minutos before the totalisator was I'djusted. At the start the big held moved, off well, h'ca Foam was in front, and she led Kangiata, with Empyrean at the head of the others, who' soon strung out. Sea Foam was still in riharso entering Lite straight, buV, Empyrean finished- well, and ran him down before the post was. reached, winning by two lengths. Wh'etoki was a fair third, and then eamo Prodigal and Erin's Isle. ' All started in tne Hack Hurdles, Endure being made- favourite in a good betting race. Ngakanui was next in demand. Sweet Tippercjy piloted the field for a mile, when Enduro pulled to the front, and was not troubled to win by two lengths from Mgakunul. Khartum was close up, and then came Signorella and Chuu.ray , I.cpanto and Warstar, both of whom were well backed, failed badly in tne Carnarvon Hack Race. Ilepta, and Nursing Sister were the only other ones bathed for a big' sum. Soon after the Etart Uepta took charge, but was immediately joined bV Tempo, ain't the pair cleared out froth the held. Tempo winning comfortably' from the favourite. Paonui was a poor third, and then came March On. There were only five runners in the Cup, Lovematoh, Nobleman, and Moutojt Ivanova being backed in that, order. Itor: a perfect start Hyttus took charge, and led Amberine out of the straight Down the back ho increased hiß lead, but inferine the straight the field closed up. However, Hyttus wont away again, ind won easily from Lovematch, which beat Nobleman' by a head. Moutoa, Ivanova was fourth, and Amberine last. _ Kisingham was a good favourite m the Hack Welter Handicap, and, taking charge coming into the straight, he won as easily as at Masterton. Simon and Gatalim 'filled tho places, and Uuiniro was fourth, The last-named and Utuwai made the running to the home turn, hut front this point tho race • was an easy thing for the 'Tirana 'was tho only defection from the Open Welter Handicap. Old Gold «wl-Zolj-being backed in the order named Gold .Problem set a fast' pace, but Zola headed him at the half-mile, and he and 0 d 'GoTd led into the straight. Then Pret y Bobby and Railand challenged, and in agood finish Pretty Bobby won by a head from Zola, with Old Gold a length away. Railand was fourth. Iranukii- and.Santorini were the public fadefi.t the concluding event tow Master also be ng much sought after. Santorini began smartly, but Flying Master soon headed him. and accompanied bv Trapuka he led into the .straight Santnvini came again, and m a vigoious flnish he won by a neck from Valley Bom. $0 Just beat Flying Master.

DETAILED RESULTS Jlv 'Ccloi;['apii--l J resa Association. SCOTT MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of" 240 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Egmont Park, 7st. 41b. (E. Tucker) 1 i,.milc, Bst. 121b «| 2 Astinomc, lust, '/lb. , aw. started: 4 Affectation, 9st. 41b.; A All Over, 7s 81b„ and Buddy. Tst »b. (coupled); 5 Bonny Briar, 7st, 6U>.; 7 NeinaU Wou 6S by """neck. Time lmin. 15 Msec. TlUAfi I'IjATE, of MO Soys. Five furlongs. All 9st. 1 Empyr.eau (M'Cartcn) l 12 Seafoaui J I %So l ltatedT-irSuper:to;'u;'Gay'Pat ; roil, 5 Orucelle, 8 Desire,-*! Jolly. l<oyc. » ifn pinta } GratKuut, tf; ilusoandry, la BomMJ»; 18 taaire, 21 Vtanist. 4 AchilIcon 13 Uaraki, 7 i'rodigal, 20 Western Boom, 2 Erin's isle 18 Konowai, 6 Kangitoiha. Time, lmin. 4sec. 01IAKEA HAOK-HUBDI.ES, of 170 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 1 Endure, lOst. 31b (L. Lauibcss) 1 2 Ngakanui, lOst. lib - \ 4 Khartoum, 10&t. 131b. ....- •'• •■• J Also started: 6 Sweet Tipperary, Usi. 21b.j s'Lepanto, tat. p.: 8 Diamond J,np, 9st. 31b.; 7 Signorella, 9st.j 3 War hui, 9st.: 9 Cliummy. 9st. •' . • -. Won by a length and a half.. Tmu>. OAMAItvON C -HAOK HANDICAP, of ISO sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Tempo, 7st. 131b (M. M'Carten) -i 1 Hcptu, Bst. 31b \ 6 Paonui, 6st. 131b .■; ""V"VIVi Also started: : 2 Nursing Sister Bst. 12 b.; 8 Orawia, Bst, 31b. j 3 March Ou, 7st. 71b.; 9 ltajiml, 7st, 21b.; 5 Belle ol the .Camp, 7st. lib. ;■ 10 Yankee Jack, 7st. llb.j'7 Hupana, 6st. 111b.; 12 Darky Tonl, 6st. 91b.; 11 Elegant, 6st. 91b. . Won by half a length. Time, lmin. 16 KANGITIKEI OUP. of 500 sovs. One mile ■and a quarter. 4 Hyttus, 7st, (J- Griffiths) 1 1 Lovematch, Bst. 61b 2

2 Nobleman, 9st. 3 Also started: '3 Moutoa ; Ivanova, 7st 131b.; 5 Ambcrine, 6st. 131b. • , The winner led all the way and won by a length and a half. Time 2min. 11 l-ssec. I'UKMOI lIAOK WELTER HANDICAP, ot 160 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Risinghnm, lost. «b. . (A. J. MTlinn) 1 7 Simon, Bst. 31b. 2 5 Catalini, Bst. 61b .' 3 Also started: 2 Farce, Bst 131b.; 11 1-er-sian Prince, Bst. 101b.; 3 Utuwai, Est 101b.; 4 Quiniro, Bst. 911).; 6 Better Luck, Bst. 51b.; 9 Hautawa, Bst. 21b.; 8 Vigilo, Bst.■ 21b.; 12 Regard, Bst.; 10 Kapiti. Bst. Won easily by three lengths, 'nuie, lmiu. 31 l-ssec. PAREWANUI WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 3 Pretty Bobby, 9st. 111b.-"...- (R. Reed) 1 2 Zola Bst, 111b 2 l,old Gold, Sat. "81b : 3 Also started; 5 Railand, 9st.'3lb.j 4 Gold Problem, Bst. 31b.; 6 Idle Talk, Bat. 21b.; 7 Combustion, Bst. Won by a head. Time, lmin. 52sec. NGATIAPA HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., Five furlongs. 1 Santoriui, 9st (R. Reed) 1 5. Valley Rose, 7st. 71b 2 4 Flying Master, Bst. 41b. 3 Also-started: 2 Irapuka, Bst, 121b.; 6 Prince Randall, Est. 41b.; 3 Ilori, 7st. 101b.; 7 Kareao, 7st. 101b.; 8 Goolwa, 7st. ■ Won by a. head. Time, Imm. 3 l-ssec. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Following are- the acceptances for, the second day:—

• GRKATFORD CUP, of 190 sovs. .Vivo furlongs—Astinome, 9st. 21b.;, Egmont Park, Bst. 71b.; Bonnio Eriar, 7st. 131b.; Ruddy, 7st. 91b.; Gold Problem, 7et. 71b.; Ncnialine, Gst. 121b.

RANGITOTO RACK HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Six furlongs.—Tempo, 9st.; Nursing Sister, /Bst. 131b.; Parorangi, Bst. 111b.; Hepta, Bst. 101b.; Otauri Kid, Bst. 41b.; Empyrean, 7st. IMb.: Catalini, 7st. 71b.; March On, 7st, 51b.; Paonni, 7st. 31b.; Big Push. 7st. 21b.; Belle o" tho Camp, 6st. 131b.; nupana, 6st. 91b.; Whetoki; 6st. 71b.; Elegant, 6st. 71b.

SANDON HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half.—Khartum, lOst. 131b.; Sweet Tipporary, lOst. 131b.; Ngakanui, lOst. 61b.; LepAnto, 9st. 101b.; Signorella, 9st.; Warstar, 9st.; Diamond Nap, 9at.; Chummy, 9st.; Gratitude. 9st. ; Saida, 9st.

MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovb. Seven furlongs.—Big Push, 9st, Simon, Bst. 91b.; Catalini; Bst. 91b. ; Yankee Jack, Bst. 21b.; Bantawa, Bst. lib.: Better Lucl;,-7Bt. 121b.; Achillcon, 7Bt. 111b.; Minis Love, 7st. 111b.; Desire, 7st. 71b.: Whizz Bang, 7st 71b.; Boinbala, 7at. 71b.; Husbandry, 7«t 71b.

ERASER MEMORIAL STAKES, of 350 Bovß. One mile and a distance.—Nobleman, 9st. Zlb,; Affectation, Oat. 101b.; Lovematch, Bst. 61b.; Hyttus. Bst. 211).: Montoa Ivanova, 7st. 101b.; Old Gold, 7ft. 81b.; Zola. 7st. 31b.

PTJKEIIOTJ HAOK WELTER HANDICAP, of 135 sovfl. Eisht furlongs and a half — Risingham, lZst. Mb.; Self-Alliance, 10st.; Empyrean, Est. 131b.: TJtuwai, Bst. 101I>.; Persian Prince, Bst. 8lb.: Simon, Bst. 81b.; VJEtilo. Bst.; Better Luck Bet.

ItATJMAI WELTER ITANDICAP. of 175 6ovb. Sover) furlonps.—Jfoutoa Ivanova, 9st. 131b.; Old Gold. 9.=t 111b.; All Over, 9st. 31b.; liailnnd, 9st. 31b.: Gold Problem. Bst. 71b.; Tirana, Bet.; Idle Talk, Bst.; Combustion. Bsfc.

FAREWELL TTA.OK SCTTRRY. of 135 sovs. Five furlongs—Buddy. 9st. 81b.; Irapiika, Bat. 1111).; FlviiiK Master. Bst. 71b.; Orawia, Bst. 61b.: Valley Hose. Bat.; Quiuiro, 8st:; Prince Randall, 7Bt. 1311).; Rea Foam, 7bU 101b.; Whotoki,. 7st. Mb.; Erin's Isle, 7st. 31b.; Crucclle, 7et.j Western Boom, 7st.; Goolwa, 7st