FOXTON RACING CLUB.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1054, 23 January 1913, Page 3

FOXTON RACING CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING

The members and officials of the local Racing Club have reason to be pleased with the success that attended the annual race meeting held on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather conditions were ideal and the attendance of the public good. Speculation on the totalisator was brisk, the amount handled during the two days being £23,781, as compared with ,£23,710 last year, an increase of The rain which fell during Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning did the course a great amount of good for the second day’s racing, but it no doubt interefered with the attendance of the public as when the special race trains were leaving the different stations the weather was threatening, and this stopped a large number who intended being present at the meeting from venturing from home. The fields, particularly on the first day, were large, and the racing interesting, some of the finishes being very good, and reflecting great credit on the excellent adjustments of the Club's handicapper, Mr J. E. Henrys.

Mr Angus Keith was very successtul with the barrier, his dispatches giving entire satislaction. On the first day two of the recently appointed stipendiary stewards, Messrs McMahon and Gordon, were in attendance, and on the second day Mr Gordon remained at Foxton whilst Mr McMahon attended the Wellington meeting. These gentlemen brought several of the riders before them to give explanations of their ridings, but these were apparently satisfactory as no further action was taken. The luncheon booths were run by Messrs Langley Bros, in their usual first-class style.

The whole meeting was entirely successful and passed off without a hitch of any sort, for which special praise is due to the good work of the officials, who, headed by Secretary Gray, had all arrangements well in head. During the day the proceedings were enlivened by selections by the local brass band. At the conclusion of the race for the Cup, after the jockeys had weighed out, McDonald, the rider cf the winner, Lady Moutoa, wr , presented with a whip by Mrs Freeman. The presentation was made in the “bird cage’’ the president of the Ciut, Mr J. R. Whyte, prefacing it by a few remarks. The following are the Ht'-r day’s results :

Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 100 sovs., one and a half miles. Mrs F, Preston’s Serenity (Hand-

some Jack-Lake Placid) 9.9

(L. Lambess) Mr F. R. H. Brice’s Whimper 10.9. (j. O’Connell) Mr A. Symons’ Etya 10.0. (F.

Cress) 3 —Also started —Kelp 9.11. (W. Porter), Kuutsford 9.0. (T. Kent), Ngote 9.0. (W. D. Young), Reser 9.0. (L. Coleman), Eiya was the first to show out, closely followed by Kelp. The latter came to grief at the second hurdle. Passing the stand, Eiya led from Ngote and Kuutsford. Going round the back, Serenity joined Knutslord, while Whimper was fast making up his ground. Entering the straight, Serenity came away aud won without an effort by three lengths from Whimper, who was a similar distance in front ot Eiya. Kuutsford was fourth, and Rexer fifth. Time, 2min 51 2-ssec. Electric Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs., six furlongs. I Mr J. F. Hathaway’s Heather 7,13, (A. Olliver) 1 8 Mr F. S. Easton’s Waitoto 7.2. (M. McDonald) 2 3 Mr R. A. McKenzie’s General Madero 6.7. (W. Bell) ...3 —Also started— 3 Expect 9.0, (W. Young), 6 Lady Louisa 8.10. (G. Caddy), 2 Alecto 8.5. (C. Emerson); 5 Simple Sam 7.13. (L. Nodder), 7 Hamurana 7.6. (S. Henderson), 9 Kurapotangi 7,1. (W. Weller), 10 Charge 6.7. CH. Griffiths). Heather, who was a hot favourite, began smartly, and leading throughout, won very comfortably by three lengths from Waitoto, with General Madero a half length away third. Expect was a good fourth, with the others tailed off. The latter ran very generously. Waitoto showed improved form. Time, imin 15 2 ssec. Fox Ton Cup, of 200 sovs., one mile aud a quarter.

8 Mr F. S. Easton’s Lady Moutoa (Soult—Cecile) 7.9*

(M. McDonald) 1 5 Mr J. Radford's Manawakaha 8.3. (R. Barlow) 2 6 Mrs Ruscoe’s Royal Dragoon 7.3. (O. McCarten) ... ... 3 —Also started-r-3 Rill 8.8. (A. Olliver), 7 Bonnie Boy 7.13. (W. Bell), 2 Ngatimam 7.13 (W. Young), 1 Montreal 7.7. (B. Deelly), 8 Mallow 7.4. (C. Emerton), 10 Muleteer 6,9. (C. Monk), 4Easj 6.8. H. (Tricklebank). There was a mix-up at the start, whereby Rill lost her rider and Bonnie Boy got left at the post. Lady Moutoa was the first to show out, and was in front practically throughout, but coming up the straight she began to tire. By vigorous horsemanship, McDonald landed his mount a winner by a clear half length from Manawakaha, with Royal Dragoon a length away third, the next to finish in the order named being Ngatimaru; Montreal and Mallow, with the others strung out. At the exclusion of the race, the

gold-mounted whip donated by Mrs L. Freeman, ot Whyte’s Hotel, was presented to M. McDonald, the rider ot the winner. Time, 2miu 10 3-ssec. Trial Stakes, of 65 so vs., five furlongs.

2 Mr D. Buick’s Portraiture

Papakura Miniature, 8.5. (A. Olliver) 1 7 Mr G. H. Cullen’s Operation 8.10. (S. Reid) 2 6 Mr E. W. Collins’ Moondiue 8.10 (W. Bell) 3 —Also started. —n Rangiwahia 8.10 (A. Tricklebauk), 15 Matata 8.10 (E. Manson), 4 Sleigh Bell 8.10 (C. Jenkins), 12 Apoplectic 8.10 (L- Nodder) 9 The Viper 8,10 (F. D. Jones), 3 Vladiuoy 8.10 (W. Young), 8 Liberty 8.10 (C. Emerson), 5 Floss 8.10 (A. Olliver), 14 Aviator 8.10 (R. McDonald), 16 Lyrock 8.10 (W. D. Young), x Yankee Doodle 8.5 (W. Price), 11 Discussion 8.5 (E. Lowe), 13 Victoris 8.5 (R. Young), 10 Inuoladdo 8.5 (A. Ryan), 5 Ladify 7.9 (B. Deeley). Operation was the first to show out, and led into the straight from Portraiture. The latter forged ahead, and eventually won by a length from Operation. Mooudiue was half a length away third, with the others all bunched a few lengths further back, The winner, who is a full brother to Aberbrothock, gives promise of turning out useful. Time, imin i.^sec.

Awahou Hack Welter Hanoi-.

cap, of 100 sovs., one mile

2 Mr J. McCarty’s Patronymic (Patronus —Irma), 8.10 (O. McCarteu)

3 J. Berwick’s Hatua 8.13 (E

Lowe) 2 7 Mr C. P. Nash’s Raupara 8.0 (B. Deeley) 3 —Also started.--8 Leolanter 9.0 (W, Youug), 4Papamarama 8.13 (A. Olliver), 9 Lord Kilcherau 8.11 (F, Homes), 1 Redloh 8.11 (F. D. Jones), 5 Top Note 8.7 (W. Ryan), 6 Dekkho 8.6 (R. Youug), 10 Moirette 8.0 (L. NoJder), 11 First Aid B.u (J. Morris), 12 Roseblush 8.0 (L. Lambess). Moirette was the first to show out from an excellent start, and led out of the straight. Going round the back HuttUi '.vent to the front and led into the straight from Raupara. Halt-way up the straight Patronymic appeared on the scene, and iu a ding-dong finish won by a length from Bantu, with Raupara a heed away third. Ivliorette was close up fourth, ■••••:.k the others spread out. Time, imin 44 4-ssec. Flying Handicap, of 130 sovs., six furlongs.

7 Mr P. W. Scally’s Boronia (Meriwee —Dalny) 6.13 fv’.

Weller) i 3 Mr Jas. Berwick’s Merton 6.13 (H. Tricklebank) ... 2 5 Mr R. A. McDonald’s Hermia 8.13 (R. McDonald) ... ... 3 —Also started. —2 Mon Ami 8.3 (C. Emerson), 1 Lady Volga 8.0 (A. Olliver), 4 Raugiatua 7 11 (W. Bell), 6 Winning Post 7.7 (E. Lowe), 8 Thetis 6.7 (A. Reed). The start was delayed considerably through the fracticiousness of Hermia, who on one occasion rushed amongst the trees and unseated her rider. The mare was soon caught, and from a good send-off she was the first to find her feet, and attended by Borouia, cleared out from the field. The latter led into the straight, with half a length’s advantage, and being vigorously ridden by W. Weller, had a bare half-length advantage when the post was reached. Merton came very fast, and beat Hermia by a neck. Lady Volga was fourth, and Raugiatua fifth, while the next to finish in the order named was Winning Post and Mon Ami, with Thetis la«t. Time, imin 15 i-ssec. Dash Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs., four furlongs.

4 Mr H. W. Johnstone's Tree Lucerne (Lupin—Dolly) 7.11 (L. Nodder) ... 1 2 Mr J. McLaughlin’s Eocene 9.2 (A. Olliver) 2 5 Mr W. J. Phillips’ The Diver 6.9 (H. Tricklebank) ... 3 —Also started.—l Seaweed 8.13 (W. Young), 12 Simple Sam 8.9 (R. Barlow), 7 Eminent 8.6 (R. Young), 8 Runaway Girl 8.0 (C. Jenkins), 15 Stockade 7.10 (F. Gilchrist), 3 Sir Moutoa 7.7 (M. McDonald), 14 Muscadine 7.0 (W. Weller), 10 Yankee Doodle 7.0 (H. Richards), 9 Martlet 7.0 (W. Bell), 6 Operation 6.12 (C. Emerson), 13 Invicta 6.9 (R. McDonald), 11 Silver Fox 6.9 (H. Goldfinch). Eocene was first away, and led till well in the straight, when Tree Lucerne came with a wet sail, and smothering everything for pace, won nicely by half a length from Eocene, with The Diver, who finished on the rails, a head away. Muscadine was fourth, with the others tailed off. Yankee Doodle was badly left, and finished well back. Time, 52 i-ssec.

Herrington Wei,ter Handicap, of 100 sovs, seven furlongs. 1 Mr J. Barlow’s Katua (Obligado—Tim Whiffler mare) 8.4 (R. Barlow) 1

7 Mr A. Jackson’s Coromandel 9.13 (W, Price) 2 3 Mr G. Peufold’s Kina 10.5 (C. Emerson) 3 —Also started.— 4 The Rover 9.8 (A. Olliver), 2 Montreal 8.13 (B. Deeley), 8 Lord Renown 8.13 (W. Ryan), 9 Matlow 8.12 (G. Caddy), 10 Kilosteiie 8.11 (L. Nodder), 12 Martou 8.10 (W. Adams), 6 Bally Shannon 8.6 (F. D. Jones), 5 San Lass 7.11 (C. Jenkins), n King Try 7.11 (VV. Weller).

The winner led all the way, and lasted long enough to beat the fastfinishing Coromandel by half a

length, with Kina a similar distance away third. The Rover was fourth, and Montreal and Bally Shannon next. Time, imin 3 > 2-ssec. SECOND DAY. Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 80 sovs., one mile and a half. 1 Mr W. Homes’ Whimper, (Wonderland —Whisper) 11. x J, O’Connell 1 3 Mr A. Symons’ Eiya, 10.6, F. Cress 2 6 Mrs R. J. Garment's Overheard, 9.0, G. Caddy... ••• 3 —Also started—2 Serenity 11.5, Lambess, 5 Kelp io.o, \V . Ayre, 4 Kuutsford 9.0, Kent. From the start Overheard took the lead followed by Whimper. Passing the stand Eiya had run up into second place and this order continued until the six furlong post was reached when Whimper took command and coming away won very easily by six lengths from Eiya with Overheard half a length away third. Kelp was fourth, Serenity fifth and Kuutsford last. Time, 2inin 52 2-ssec. Telephone Hack Handicap, of 65 sovs., five furlongs. 2 Mr W. Homes’ Em’neut, Phaeton —Famous, 8.0, R. Young 1 1 Mr W. T. Everett’s Alecto, 8.7, G. Marchmont 2 4 Mr F. S. Easton’s Sir Moutoa 7.2, S. Henderson ... 3 —Also started—6 Simple Sam 8.8 Nodder, 8 Stockade 7.4, V. Lee, 3 Ruapara 6.13, A. Reed, 7 Martlet 6.9, McCarteu, 5 Inuoladdo 6.7, Monk, 9 Aviator 6.7,, G. McDonald, 9 Apoplectic 6.7, Fryer. With the exception of Martlet who got caught in the tapes, the start was a good one. Sir Mouloa jumped out iu front and led to the turn into the straight where the field was pretty well bunched. Half way up the straight Alecto was leading and nearing the post looked all over a winner, but Eminent finishing fast on the outside just managed to get up iu rime to win by a nose. Sir Moutoa a length away third. Time, tmm 3 2-vsec, j President's Handicap, of 130 sovs., one mile and a distance. 6 Mr J. P. McAually’s Mallow, Captain Webb -Lady Gwynne 6.13 McDonald ... ... t 1 Mr j. Radfords Maria wa kali a. 8.9, R. barlow ... 2 i 4MrF. 3. Easton’s Lad Mo- j toa, 0.11, F. Hcb-n.r. 3 | A rleo—s The j R Venn-.;, 3 ’■ v -n: ; Xy M 3. : Nodder, > koviu, Cnon 7.5, McCarlen, ■; Muietcer <'■'/, Monk. There war considerable delay at the post causid by Lady Moutoa but eventually a good start was effected, Lady Moutoa getting out in trout. Passing the stand Lady Moutoa still held command with Matlow second and Muleteer third. At the seven furlong post Matlow assumed command and Royal Dragoon came through a little. At the back Mauawakaha moved up and was handy when the straight was entered, but Mallow had no difficultyin retaining the lead, winning by a length, Lady Moutoa a similar distance away third. The Rover finished last. Time, imin sosec.

Maiden Scukry, of 60 sovs., four furlongs.

8 Mr M. Hehir’s Artificial, The Artist, M. Hehir 12 Mr W. G. Haft’s Invicta,

F. Holmes 2 10 Mr W. James’ Silver Fox, A. Simpkins ... 3 —Also started Caddy, 2 Yankee Doodle, Nodder, 6 Muscadine, Hoult, 1 Operation, Traill, 9 Sleigh Bell, Henderson, 7 luuoladdo, McCarteu, 3 Moondine, R. Young, 5 Vladinoy, W. D. Young, 11 Liberty, Marcbmont, 4 Floss, OlHver. With the'exception of Inuoladdo, who was left about ten lengths at the post, the start was a good one and the field was well bunched on entering the straight, Artificial, who was lying handy throughout, won at the finish by half a length. Time, 51 2-ssec.

Carnarvon Hack Welter Handicap, of 70 sovs,, seven furlongs.

7 Mrs E. C. Giesen’s VladinOy, Vladimir —Noyeau, 7.9, S. Henderson

4 Mr P. Scally’s Kurapotaugi, 8.4, W. Ayre 2 7 Mr H. J. Holder’s Redloh 8 5, C. Monk ... ... 3 —Also started— 3 Seaweed 9.2, W. D. Young, 1 Hautu 9.2, Nodder, 9 Lord Kilcherau 8.3, Holmes, 2 Dekkho 8.0, R. Young, 6 Top Note 7.13, Lee, 9 Pikiho 7.7, McDonald, 11 Charge 7.7, McCarteu, 10 Roseblush 7.7, Cordite. Seaweed and Vladinoy both showed out soon after the start, and were leading the field by a couple of lengths at the four furlongs post. Coming on towards the home turn, Seaweed fell back beaten, and the field closed up on Vladinoy- A good race up the straight resulted in Vladinoy winning by a length, with Redloh close up third. Hautu was fourth and Charge fifth. Time, imiu 30 3-ssec.

New:.iarket Handicap, of ico sovs., five furlongs. 2 Mr J. McLaughlin’s Eocene, Gold Reef — 7.11, C. Monk ... 1

7 Mr D, Buick’s Rangiatua 8.2,

R. Young 4 Mr J. Barlow’s Katua 8.6,

R. Barlow 5 Mr P. W. Scally’s Borouia L. Nodder

—Also started. —r Hermia 9.6, McDonald, 6 Merton 7.8, McCarteu, 3 Lady Louisa 7.7, Goldfinch, 8 Lady Laddo 7.0, Hender-' sou, 10 Thetis 6.7, Reed, 9 Runaway Girl 6.7, Gilchrist.

From an excellent start, the whole field was bunched for practically the whole race, and the finish was a very good one, very little separating all the horses. Time, imin 3 i-ssec. January Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs., six furlongs.

3 Mr C. P. Nash’s Raupara

Sensation—Catsege, 6.13, Mc-

Carten 5 Mr M. Smith’s Waiotapu 6.7

Fryer ... ... 2 4 Mr W. Pettit’s Discussion 6.10, A. Reed 3 —Also started.—2 Alecto 8.6, Marchmont, 1 Portraiture 7.11, R. Young. Raupara led from start to finish, winning rather easily by two lengths, Discussion half a length away third. Time, imin 17 I-SS6C.

Moutoa Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs., seven furlongs.

6 Mr J. Hopefull’s Muleteer, Malatua—Mola, 7.7, Olliver 1 2 Mr F. S. Easton’s Waitoto, 7.7, S. Henderson 2 7 Mr H. Hodge’s Bally Shannon, 7.13, Fraser 3 —Also started.— 4 Kina 10.x> Marchmont, 1 Coromandel 9.13. Nodder, 5 Lord Renown 8 6, Leei 8 Marton 7.13, Cordue, 3 Easy 7.9, McCarteu, 8 King Try 7.7, Monk.

The starter had a good deal of trouble, iu getting the horses away, there being a very long delay at the post, but eventually a really fine start was effected. The placed horses were prominent throughout. Time, imiu 3osec.

Oliver was the most successful jockey riding three winners, McCarteu and McDonald two each and O’Connell, R. Young, S. Henderson, C. Mouk, Lambess, Weller, Nodder aud Barlow, one each. The following is a list of the winning owners:—F. S. Easton /(c.05. W. Homes ,£lls, P. Scally {Tic, J. McLaughlin ,£IOO, J. P. Mo Anally ,£IOO, J. Barlow /C 92, J. ifopeinll ,£75, J. F, Hathaway ,/">■>. H. W. Johnston ,£7O, F. It Ron £>-j, J. McCarty ,£7O, D. Bnick £65, C. P. Nash ,£65, Mrs Giesen £55, J. Radford £SO, M. Hebir £46, ■J. Berwick £45, A. Symons £2O, A. Jackson £2O, JL R, 11. Brice £ 2O , Mrs Ruscoe £ls. E- A. McDonald £lO, H. Hodge £lO, M. Smith £lO, W. J. Phillips £lO, W. G. Hart £lO, k. A. iv 1 rKen do £1 j, G. Penfold 1 ■->. VP. V. Lr- It 1 0, G. H . C. 0,. Mrs R. J. Garment £5. E. W. Collins £5, W. James W. Pettit £5.