SPORTING

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 803, 25 January 1910, Page 3

SPORTING

FOXTON RACING CLUB

THE ANNUAL RACK GATHERING.

Anniversary Day was all that could be desired from a weather point of view, and, as a result, the racing folk streamed into Foxton to attend the annual race gathering of the above Club. Caretaker Shadbolt had the course and appointments looking at their best, and the lawn presented an animated picture, bedecked as it was with the many fascinating gowns of the fair sex. The Foxton Borough Brass Baud, under conductor Colder, contributed a programme of catching airs, which certainly gave pleasure to the outing. Some of the racing was of the best, though the Cup proved a hollow runaway victory for Adria, Harry Jackson’s Feilding charge. The luncheon, as provided by Langley Brothers in their usual masterly style, was well patronised, while Host Harvey appeared to do good business in the liquid refreshment department. The different Club officials all worked with a will and systematically to ensure the success of the gathering, though special mention should be made of the secretary (Mr Angus Keith), whose courteous and obliging manner earned him much kudos among the Club’s patrons. The totalisator receipts showed a falling off as compared with last year. Bookmakers rolled up in strong force, and provided ,£240 in fees towards the Club’s finances. Results of the racing :

Hack Hurdles, of So sovs; i miles, G. Green’s ch g Windage, by Kuroelydon Santa Katerina, 9,13 (C. O’Neill) 1 J. Skeet’s b m Silken Rein, by Saracen—Dromedary, 10.13 (A. McConnon) 2 11. Cleland’s ch g Golden Glow, by Saracen —Jeanette, 11.5 (F. Flynn) 3

Also started. —Don Carlos 10.3 Kaivvhaka 9.5, Nightmare 9.0, Arcadia 9.0, Canadian 9.0. Arcadia led away out of the straight the first time, followed by Golden Glow, Windage and Canadian. Round the back, Windage took the lead and bowled along in masterly style, and though Silken Rein made a determined challenge at the home turn, Clarence O’Neil’s mount went on and scored, with something in hand, by a length, Golden Glow a length further back, Kaiwaka fourth. Time, 2.53.

Electric Hack, of 80 sovs ; six furlongs.

E. Jackman’s br g Dervish, by Chasseur —Zaida, 8.3 (W. Young) I R. Gooseman’s br g Repeat, by Renown Tattle, 7.12 (Hutchison) 2 O. Caldwell’s chmWaimoko, by Menschikoff —'Nannie, 7.7 (R. Young) 3 Also started.—Fond Memory 7.13, Royal Maid 7.11, Red Seal 7.0, Epsom Downs 7.0. After breaking through the .tapes from a false start, Dervish finally flew away with a good lead, which he maintained throughout, eventually winning by a length and a half, the same between second and third. Time, 1.18. Foxton Cup, of 200 sovs: i l /z miles. D. McGinley’s br m Adria, by Stepniak—Fairymaid, 6.7, (Wallace Young) 1 E. Kemp's ru m Parable, by Merriwee Palaver, 6.8 (Kemp) 2 F. Preston’s b m Milan, by St. Ambrose—Waiwhera, 7,13 (R. Young) 3 Also started.—Meudip 8.9, Sir Prize 8.8, Fliugot 7.8, Marton 6.10. So far as the winner was concerned, the race was a procession, Adria being practically driven into the lead from barrier rise, and maintained a strong lead throughout. Meudip was ridden from the back, but his chance was hopeless from the outset. Parable and Milan both made determined efforts in the run home, but no impression could be made on Adria, who won in easy fashion by four lengths, Milan a couple of lengths in the rear. Time, 2.9 2-5-Trial Hack, of 65 sovs ; six furlongs. A. Peters’ br m Moree, by Merriwee—Slrephon mare, 8.10 (J. Lyford) 1 R. Johnston’s b g Bay Paul, by St. Paul—Evening Star, 8.10 0- Roche) 2 S. Harrison’s b g Captain, by Captain Webb —Marvellous Also started.—Leolauter 8.10, Tupaea 8.10, Kimmeriau 8.10, Arivore7.ro, Newport 8.10, Ascalon 8.10, Donoghue 8.10, Lady Liutonß.ro, Konowai 8.10, Plantation 8.2, Lord Possible 8.2. Kimmeriau led from the start, with Moree in close attendance. The journey had not been traversed far, when Moree took to the front, and though Bay Paul made a determined effort at the home bend, Moree went on full of running, and finished a winner by some lengths, Captain a fair third, the rest spread-eagled. Time, I.IBG. Awahou Hack Welter, of 80 sovs ; one mile. Ross Allen’s br m Attention, by Advance —Good Luck, 8.5, (Batten) r C. Burt’s b m Happy New Year, by Merrie England—Lady Field, 8.5 (Crawford) 2 J. Foreman’s br c Silva, by Sylvia Park—Pauline, 8.9 (Copestake) 3 Also started.—Passive 9.5, Polynices 8,13, Moose 8.X2, Flying Cloud 8.2, Envoy 8.2, Himitaugi S.p, Waihapa 8.0. Envoy was

first to show out from a bunched field, which raced fairly well together round the back, Silva playing a part with the leaders for a time. ' At the home turn, Attention was with the leaders, and came into the straight with a meritorious run, which he sustained past the post, and managed to deteat Happy New Year by a small margin, though that nag did make a bold bid to score from the back, Silva a good third. When putting in a bold run just prior to the straight entrance, Polynices fell, though luckily no harm resulted to either horse or rider. Time, 1.46.

Flying Handicap, ot 150 sovs ; six furlongs. R. A. McDonald’s b m Hermia, by Birkenhead —Nixie, 7.7 (McDonald) 1 Wm. Rooney’s blk g Mundic, by Gold Reef —Hopeful, 7.9 (Griffiths) 2 F. G. Rae’s br m Thetis, by Advance Dryad mare 8.3, (Coleman) 3 Also started. —Kareroa 7.11, Purakau 6.9. The race needs 110 description. Hermia went off the mark with a good lead, the others hopelessly in pursuit. Mundic made a big dab for the stake in the straight, and finished strongly in front of Thetis and Purakau, but some lengths behind Hermia. Time, 1.15 4-5.

Dash Hack, of 70 sovs; four furlongs.

S. Messena’s br g Waiouru, by Conqueror-Marionette, 8. ro (J. MorrE) 1 W. 11. Overton’s ch m Couquestina, by Conqueror—Liurestiua, 8.2 (C. Price) 2 T. O’ Neill’s ch f Gladiole, by St. Clements —Daisy Clipper, 8.1 (W. Ayre) 3

Also started. —Genuine 8.13, Stratbmoira 8.5, Lady Doris 8.5, Blend 7.8, Celebrity 7.8, Amaru 6.9, Bravery 6.9, Ascalon 6.8, Katipo 6.8, Converter 6-8, Marionus 6.7. Waiouru jumped through the tapes to the lead from Couquestiua aud Genuine, Gladiule amongst the bunched field. Waiouru and Couquestiua had the race to themselves iu front right until the distance, when Gladiole was seen coming from the ruck. She came very fast, but could only finish third behind Waiouru and Conquestina, who fought out a hard, strenuous tussle down to the run home, Waiouru gaining the verdict by a head, Gladiole a close third, the rest spread-eagled. Time, 51 secs. Herrington Welter, of 100 sovs ; seven furlongs. A. Alexander’s b g Goodwin Park, by Sylvia Park — Vivat, 8.9 (R. Young) 1 R. Gooseman’s br g Repeat, by Renown —Tattle, Bst (Hutchison) 2 L. Pascal’s b g Bourrasqne, by Somvester —Lady 15abe1,9.9 (S. Reid) 3

Also started. —Teotaue 9.8, Marathon 8.0, Waicola S.o. Waicola led off at a merry pace, which she sustained until the straight was reached, when the field collared her, and in a punishing finish down the straight, Goodwin Park came off victorious by about two lengths, in front of Repeat, with Bourrasque coming very strongly, a good third. Teotaue broke a blood vessel early in the race, and had to be pulled up. Time, x. 29 2-5 SECOND DAY. Weather again beautifully fine and a large second day attendance, speculation brisk finally resulting in the tote receipts topping last year’s totals. Results : Hack Hurdles, of 30 sovs; 1 % miles, G. Green's ch.g. Windage, by Euroclydon—Santa Kate- -■ rina, 10.3, (C. O’Neill) 1 M. Hehir’s b.g. Hlmitangi, by Leolantine —Val, 9.0, (W. Young) 2 W. J. Phillip’s ch.g. Canadian, by The Officer —Martyr, 9.0, (Futcher) 3

Alsu started —Silken Rein 11.5, Golden Glow Ir. 5, Don Carlos to.B, Kaiwhaka 9.0. Himitangi led from Kaiwhaka past the stand the first time, and the former maintained his lead to the back home stretch, where Golden Glow came a cropper, when improving his position. Windage was always handy and rushed to the lead just before straight entrance. Once in the straight he had the field at his mercy, eventually wiuuiug by a length from Himitaugi, Canadian a fair third. Time, 3mm 2t r-5 sec.

Telephone Hack, of 65 sovs : five furlongs. H. McManaway’s b.g. Strathraoira, by Soult —Hakea, 8.3, (S. Reid) x A. James’ b.m. Lady Doris, by Gold Reef—fto, 8.3, (W. Young) 2 R. A. McDonald’s ch.g. Ascalou, by Conqueror —Kokirikiri,l6.7, (McDonald) 3 Also started Gladiole 8.3, Moree S.o, Fond Memory S.o, Blend 7.5, Bravery 7,3. Lady Doris was out well in front until the straight, where Stratbmoira and Ascalon challenged, and a great race home saw heads separating the placed horses at the finish. Time, tmin 2 2.ssec. President’s Handicap, of 130 sovs ; r mile and a distance. K. Kemp's rn.m. Parable, by Merriwee—Palaver, 6.x 3, (Kemp) 1 F. Preston’s b.m. Milan, by St. Ambrose —Waiwhera, S.o, (R. Young) 2 G. Morris’ br.g. Marton, by Malachi—Flintlock mare, 6.9, (Coleman) 3 Also started—Meudip 8.9, Adria 7.18, Sir Prize 7.12. Adria was

left at the post, but Parable went away with a big lead from a spread eagled field, and though Milan and Marton made desperate efforts the last half mile, the midget on Parable brought her home a winner in easy fashion, Milan a few lengths in advance of Marton. Time, imin 57 2-ssec. Maidkn Scurry, of 60 sovs ; five lurlongs.

T. Nolan’s ch.g. Leolanter, by Leolantis —Castenett, 9-0, (Lyford) 1 H. Hickey’s br.f. Lord Possible, by The Possible Maid Marion, 9.0, (Griffiths) 2 K. Gorringe’s blk.m. St. Tarra, by St. Clements —Daniel O’Rorke mare, 9.0, (Pearce) 3

Also started —Waihapa, Kimmeriau, Bay Paul, Fishhook, Celebrity, Newport, Marionus, Melalogue, Good Form, Captain, Plantation. A wretched start, Lord Possible getting much the best of it, and pulling a good break on the field. In the straight the field closed on him, and in the rush to the post St. Tarra and Leolanter fought out a close finish with Lord Possible, Leolanter winning by a head, St Tarra a like distance away, the rest spread out in the rear. Time, imin 4 3-ssec.

Carnarvon Hack Welter, of 70 sovs ; seven furlongs.

R. Gooseraan’s br.g. Repeat, by Renown —Tattle, 8.0, (Hutchison) 1 Ross Allen’s br.rn. Attention, by Advance —Good Luck, 9.4, (W. Young) 2 Messrs Debreceny and Vincent's rn.tn. Royal Maid, by Knight Errant Guncast, 7.11, (Ayre) 3 Also started —Happy New Year, Polynices, Fond Memory, Flying Cloud. A well contested race, Repeat winning all out from Attention by a couple of lengths. Time, imin 31 2-ssec. Newmarket Handicap, of 100 sovs ; five furlongs. J. Symons’ b.g. Lord Soult, by Soult —Lady Antrim, ro.S, (W. Young) 1 R. McDonald’s b.m. Hermia, by Biikenhead —Nixie, 8.13, (McDonald) 2 W. Tully’s blk.g. Purakau, by Saraceu Lola, 6.13, (Batten) 3 Also started Mundic 8.2, Kareroa 7.13, Couquestiua 6.13, Amaru 6.7. Lord Soult was first out and never headed, and though Hermia challenged strongly Wright’s pony ran home an easy winner by a length, Purakau a fair third. Time, imin 2 3-5-sec. January Hack, of 70 sovs ; seven furlongs. F. Bowden’s blk.h. Marathon, by Phaeton —Torida, 7.9, (Ayre) _ 1 Owen Caldwell’s ch.m. Waimoko, by Menschikoff — Nannie, 7.9, (R. Young) 2 Also started —Genuine 8.5, Passive 8.5, Envoy 6.9, Epsom Downs 6.7. Waitoto finished an easy first, but lost the race on a technical point of racing rule, Epsom Downs and Genuine were left at the post and took no part in the race. Time, imin 29 i-ssec. Moutoa Welter, of 100 sovs ; one mile. L. Pascal’s b.g. Bourrasqne, by Somvester —Lady Isabel, 9.8, (S. Reid) 1 F. Roe’s br.m. Thetis, by Advance — Dryad mare 9.6, (Garment) 2 A. Alexander’s b.g. Goodwin Park, by Sylvia ParkVivat, 9.7, (W. Young) 3

Also started —Adria 9.9, Waicola 7,10, Silva 7.10. Thetis was first to show out and made all the miming to the straight, when Bourrasque and Goodwin Park closed on the Levin mare. At the finish Bourrasque won rather easily by some lengths, Thetis just gaining second honours from Goodwin Park. Time, imin 44 4-ssec.