FOXTON RACES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 1930, 23 January 1919, Page 3

FOXTON RACES.

A MOST SUCCESSFUL MEETING. The Foxton Racing Chib’s annual race meeting- hold yesterday was most successful. The weather conditions were very favourable, and the (rack was in first class order. The attendance of the public was particularly large, being a record for the (•oursc. The special train from Palmerston North was very well patronised, and a large number of motor and other vehicles were on the course. The arrangements throughout were first class, and tho secretary and stewards are to be congratulated on the manner in which the meeting was managed. The starting in the first (wo ra'ccs was bad, but the fault was not the starter’s, some lift Ic,hitch occurring with (he harrier. In the remaining races the starts were fairly good. The only department in which there was room for complaint was the judging. In the second race a large number of people wore of opinion that Idle Talk had won, hut the judge gave her second place. In the last race Sweet Tipperary was awarded second money, Iml there is no douhl. that Otara finished ip front of Sweet Tipperary. There was a hostile demonsfralion as the judge left the box, which was quite justified in view of the decision he had given. In view of the complaints at the Ashlmrst and Feilding meetings in the same connection, it is time (he Clubs in this district endeavoured to find a man to fill lire position who will gave satisfaction to all concerned. As far as the local Club is concerned a change would be welcomed by the public. The catering arrangements yesterday were in the bauds of Mr G. <l. Langley, and were satisfactory in every way. Owing to a mishap to Sarboaite in (lie first race, ail the races were late in starling. The (olalisator was well managed, but the facilities provided in connection with same are inadequate, and an extension in (Tic number of windows is absolutely necessary. A large amount of money was stmt out oi (be machine on account of the lack of facilities. The stand, and lawn accommodation was not sufficient for (be large attendance, but the committee have (his matter in hand, and it-is hoped that further accommodation and facilities will be available by the time the next meeting eomes round. The amount handled at the totalisalor yesterday was £'25,412, againsl £24,!)D5 last year, an increase of £417. The following are details of the races: —■ hack'HURDLES HANDICAP, of 175 soys. One mile and a-half and 100 yards. 2 Mr 0. Penfold's Want, b.g., aged (Penary —Lady Flora), 10.0 (Lorrigan) . . 1 4 Mr A. M. Wright's First Line, btk.g., 5 years (Advanee-Bal-larat), 9.11 (Procter) .. 2 (i Air A, 1). Scott's Kurapai, br.g., aged (I’ajmkura—Molly), 9.8 (Copest a ke) .. .. 3 Also started. — 1 Lord Nelson 9.11 (Tilsey), .'5 Sweet Tipperary 9.9 (MeSwceney), 5 Rio 9.9 (Bowden), 9 The Suiibnit 9.0 (Farrow), 8 Sarboitite 9.0 (Hums), 10 Koala 0.0 (Davis), 7 Gwynne 9.0 (Packer). Time, 2 min. 55 sec. In this race Hiwitapu, Montoa Camp and Lady Amai declined their engagements. The public made Lord Nelson a fairly warm favourite, and Want, Sweet: Tipperary and First Jane were also well supported. The,start was delayed through Harbonile getting caught in the tapes, and losing his rider, with the result that (be race started half an hour laic, all the other races during the day beinir correspondingly late. A very poor start was effected, caused through the barrier not working properly, and (lie horses were .strung out from the jump. Sarbonite went out in front at a great pace, followed by Want and Kurapai, and this order was maintained until just before entering the straight, when Want took charge, and Saebonite was done. First Line made a run in the straight. Hut Want won comfortably with Kurapai close up third. ■Winner trained by A. D. Webster. HJMATANGI HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr C. IV. Tyler's b.g,, 0 years, Carmel Arch (Marble Arch — Legs), 8.6 (W. Price) . . 1 5 Mr 11. Barrett’s b.m., 4 years, Idle Talk (Kilbroncy—Rumour), 8.3 (H. Adams) .. 2 3 Air E. J, Nash’s cb.g., aged, Cold Problem (Gold Crest — Probability), 8.11 (Bell) .. 3 Also started. —1 Rajput 8.12 (McDonald), 1 Beloved 7.11 (Nodder), 7 Mystified 7.7 (AlcEwen), 9 March On 7.1 (Corkill), 8 Rene Rose 7.0 (McLean), 6 Dry Up 7.0 (Dwyer). Time, 1 min. 10 1-5 see. Tuticorn, Transmission and Vigi--10 were scratched. Afore trouble was experienced with the barrier, and the field got away badly. Coming into the straight, Beloved led, with Carmel Arch and Gold Problem as very close attendant-;. Halfway up the straight Idle Talk made her run and smothered everything for pace, but the judge’s decision was in favour of Carmel Arch, although a large number of people were of the opinion that lee mare had won. The margin in any case was very small. Gold Problem was very close up, with Beloved fourth. Winner trained by H. Rayuer.

FOXTON CUP, of 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1 Air Jas. Bull’s b.g., 5 years, All Over (All Red —Alunii), 8.13 (McDonald) .. .. 1 3 Mr R. 4. Sexton’s br.g., Classification, aged (Gravitation —Hoity Toity), 7.7 (Raynor) 2 2 Mr R, Johnston’s ch.g., Henry Clay,' aged (Signor —Amai), 8.5 (Johnston) .. • • 3 Also started. —5 Sweet Corn 9.0 (Dwyer), 4 Hydrns 8.11 (W. Price), 7 Orleans 7.13 (AlcEwen), 8 Elocution 7.10 (AlcLeim), 0 Alaster Moutoa 7,5 (Procter), 9 Comment 7.4 (Reid), 11 Ronmania 0.7 (McCormick), 10 Namur 0.7 (Stratton). Time, 2 min. 9 3-5 sec. Ladify was withdrawn, having only returned from the A Vest Coast the day previous. All Over was a good favourite, and Henry Clay, Classification, Hydrns and Sweet: Corn wore all very well supported. A good start was effected, and passing the stand the first time Comment led (ho field, followed hy Elocution and Henry Clay, with Roumania last. At the seven furlongs peg Sweel Corn took charge, and piloted the others round the back. After a mile had been traversed, however,■ the heavy weight and pace told, and she fell hack. The finish up tho straight was tho host of the day, All Over winning by half it length, and very little separated second and third. Alaster Aloutoa was fourth. Winner trained by J. Morris. AIAIDEN HACK, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. All Bsl lOlbs. 10 Air S. W. Ta(ham’s cb.m., 5 years, La Pucelle (Gold (Test —Jeanne D’Arc) (ATeEwen) .. .. .. .. 1 5 Air N. Rasmussen’s blk.g., (J years, Papanui (Papakuva — Nakumai) (Kaan) .. ..2 1 Air J. Bull’s b.g., aged, Yankee Jack (Frisco—Willow Bank) (AlcDonald) .. .. ..3 Also started. —10 Aratika (Adams), 2 Esperance (Bell), 8 Evening Glow (Reid), 3 Clnwai (McSwceney), 9 Bold Guy (Cope-lake), 7 Naughty Girl (AlcFarlaml), 4 ’Warm wee (Maneen), 0 Probity (Bowden), 1 ! Glentour (T. Voung), 12 Simon (Webby). Tone, Imin. 31 4-5 see. Thirteen loaves were seratehed in this rare, leaving a field of the siunc number. Yankee Jack and Esperance were particularly well backed, carrying almo-l half Hie money on (he machine. Warm wee and Papanui were prominent from the start, and led the field into tho straight. I.a Pneeile made her ran half-way tip the straight, and won comfortably at the finish. Winner trained by owner. AWAHor HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and 100 yards, 2 Air H. E. Fullers b.g.. 0 years, Ricn/.i (Signor—Binene), 9.1 (Bel!) .. ■■ 1 IMr R. Podgursky’s b.g., 0 years, Willy’s Knight (Mania - polo —Tiraumea), 8.0 (W. Price) . . . . . . 2 4 Air P. Sonnies’ blk.g., 4 years, Battle Array (Signor —Carrissima), 8.1 (T. Young .. 3 Also started. —3 Pomeroy 8.12 (McDonald), 5 Arihia 8.9 (Manner), 4 Applaud 8.0 (Scott). Time, 1 min. 51 2-5 sec. According to the way in which Willy’s Knight- was supported on (he machine it looked as if the public considered the race was all over,. 1,027 tickets having been sold on this horse, and tic was paying under even money to win. He led the field practically throughout, but when the business end was reached Rienzi was able to pass (lie post in front of Ihe favourite. The third horse, Battle Array, bad a very bad passage, being humped on two occasions, and bis rider was apparently unable to handle him, as be wiis all over Hie place. He is a big horse, and properly bandied will win a race very shortly, Winner (rained by owner. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs.

5 Air G. Alulrae's b.g., Tirana, aged (Coronet —Tiriua), 7.7 (McDonell) .. .. ..I 10 Air E. S. Easton's b.L, Montoa Ivanova, 3 years (Martian —Ukraine), 0.9 (McCormack) 2 3 Air W, Brown's b.g., St amigo, aged (.Marengo—Star Queen), 8.9 (W, Price) . . . . 3 Also started. —I Chimera 7.13 (R. Hunt), 2 Rawakore 7.10 (Johnston), 8 Jean Laddo 7.8 (AlcEwen), 4 Alii Ka 7.2 (Raynor), 7 Bairnsdale 0.13 (Stratton). Time, 1 min. lOsee. Hydras and Aslor were the only withdraAvals. Chimera was made a hot favourite, but failed to jn-lify (he confidence reposed in her. Alovi(oa Ivanova ran a good race, and finished strong. She is much improved in appearance since the Palmerston meeting, and a change of trainers has done her no barm. 'Winner trained by C. Alillen. DASH HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five and a-balf furlongs. 5 Air E. J. Nash’s ch.g., Gold Problem, aged (Gold Crest — Probability), 8.10 (Bell) .. 1 1 Alessrs Has tic and Simpson's bv.m., Samarang, 5 years (Ghoorka Lady Officer), 8.2 (Kaan) . . . . 2 3 Air G. Penfold's b.m., Wonder, 4 years (Campfire —Ceeile), 7.7 (Dwyer) .. .. 3 Also started. —7 Rajput 8.12 (AlcDonald), 4 Idle Talk 5.2 (Adams), 2 Vanee 7.7 (RaynorL 11 Stutter 7.5 (Stratton), 8 Probity 7.2 (AlcEwen), ti Yolito 0.12 (E. Reed), 12 Jingleform 6.12 (Hunt), 9 Katmandu G. 12 (Procter), 10 Rora 6.12 (McCormack). Time, 1 min. 10 sec.

Samarang was made a good favourite, and it looked as if the confidence placed in her would be jus- • tided, as she hopped off first and led the field well up into the straight. In the last few yards, however, Gold Problem got up and won by half a, length. Idle Talk was fourth. Winner trained by F. J. Garment. HERRINGTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Air J. F. Walker’s blk.m., Altercation, (J years (Provoea- •<** tion —Alalmrangi), 8.3 (Nodder) . . .... .. 1 4 Alessrs Dwan Bros’, blk.m., Sweet Tipperary, ’5 years (King’s Guest—Golden Ball), 8.13 (MeSweeney) . . . . 2 3 Air C. F. ATtllanee’s„ ch.g., Otara, aged (Gazeley—Te Aorangi), 8.5 (Hunt). 3 Also stalled, —2 Alaster Lupin 9.1 (AlcDonald), 5 Need 8.3 (Dwyer), 6 Pomeroy 7.11 (Procter). Time, Panin. 30 2-5 sec. Altercation was an easy favourite, and after the straight was entered never left the result in doubt. There was a good race for second place, and the judge’s delusion was in favour of Sweet Tipperary, bat there is little doubt that Otara finished in front of Sweet Tipperary. There was a small hostile demonstration as the judge left the box, but ho refused to alter iiis decision, and the backers of Sweet Tipperary got a dividend they were not entitled to, whilst 040 tickets on Otara were so much waste paper, whereas the holders of same should have received the seeon dividend. Winner trained by owner, \V. Bell was the most successful jockey yesterday, riding' two winners. Lorrigan, AlcEwen, McDonald, W. Price, AicDoncll, and Nodder rode one winner each. The following are the winning owners at yesterday’s meeting: — Mesa's J. Bull £295,, (J, Alulrae £175, J. F. W alker £l4O, G. Penfold £440, Jl. .). Nash £l2O, S. W. Ta Ilium £lO5, 11. E. Fuller £lO5, C. W. Tyler £lO5, R. 4. Sexton £BO, F. Si East ini £SO, Dwan Bros. £4O, R, Johnston £4O. A, M. Wright £35, N. Rasmussen £3O, R. Podgursky £3O, llasfie and Simpson £3O. 11. Barrett £3O. W. Brown £25. C. F. Abidance £2O, P. Soames £ls, A. I). Scott £ls.