FOXTON’S ANNUAL RACE MEETING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2686, 24 January 1924, Page 2

FOXTON’S ANNUAL RACE MEETING.

RECORD -ATTENDANCE FIRST DAY.

CUP WON BY ADMIRAL CODRINGTON.

BITTERS WINS PRESIDENT’S

HANDICAP.

Had similar weather conditions obtained on the second day as on the first tor the local club’s annual meeting, all previous records would have been eclipsed. The glorious weather, tor the first day on Tuesday, attracted the largest attendance yet seen on the eourst. It. is computed that fully six hundred cars were parked in the grounds, while the special trains conveyed hundreds from Palmerston N. and elsewhere. Numbers of picnic partit’s were spread out beneath the •■"ill shelter of the trees and were able to witness the gallops from the rising ground equally as well

as those in the stands. The Foxton course is- unique in this natural characteristic— hence it- reputation us a picnic meeting. From ; i revenue point of view, the natural rise is not a direel gain to the dub, bill wlial the club loses in this connection is more than compensated for bv the added popularity of the meeting. Steady and almost continuous rain fell on Tuesday night, and throughout yesterday, which very materially interfered with the second day’s attendance. The totalisafor staff handled £22’24 <5 the first: day as against £lB,835 for tlic corresponding day of last year, an increase of £3,4.11 and for the second day £13,540 as a-gain-t £L9,9lg (holiday) last year. The total for the meeting was £35,7S(i, compared with £38,758 last year, a decline of £2,972. Had the weather been line i lie* total would lertainly have exceeded that of lasi venr.

Mr A. Keith gave every satisfaction ;i 1 the harrier and Mr .). Cameron lost no time in accurately hoisting the numbers. The Ulid) officials are to he congratulated upon (lies plendid argratnlated upon the splendid arience and comfort of the public and those partie.ipating. In this connection special mention must be made of the courteous and painstaking secretary (Ml Ogilvy) and his assistant (Mr A. Way). The catering was in the hands of Mr M. E. Perreau and gave every satisfaction.

A very acceptable programme of music was supplied oil both days by the Foxton Silver Band, under the eonductorship of Mr J. Golder, the music being very favourably commented upon by visitors.

A special attraction on the second day was the appearance of Hector Gray, the famous jockey, whose, general interest.

The track was in splendid order the first day blit somewhat holding the second day. The popularity of the meeting was exemplified by the representative attendance on the first day, in view of the big counterattraction at Trentham. Visitors were in attendance from all parts of the province.

All the officials in their several departments carried out their duties most efficiently. The following are the results: — FIRST DAY’S RESULTS.

POKOUTAWHAG HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs., second horse

.35 sovs., and third 15 sovs. One and three-quarter miles. BJ. If. Burn’s hr.m. Advent, Advanei —Cate-by mare, svrs., 9.0 (0. McSeveney) 1 L Mr J. MeDoneU’s eh.m. Bonny

Riil, lyrs., 30.9 (11. Gordon) 2 5 Mr J. Lawson’s eli.xn. Country Lie, aged 9.5 (J. Procter) ... 3 Also ran: 7 Waimatao, 10.2 (C. Bracken), 3 Kaforte 10.1 (N. MeDoiiell), 2 Probate 9.11 (H. E. Ryder), ti Sling Camp, 9.4. (P. McGuire), I Taiquin, 9.(1 (A. MeDonnld). Taiquin was fourth. Scratched, Submerge. Time 3.17 2-5. Won by a nose, three lengths between second and third. Bonny Rill was favourite. Prohale. Tai'quin, and Country Life were all evenly fancied and Advent ua- the out-ider. From the start Waimaloa and Probate showed out hr.-l. At the cut ranee to the straight Fling Camp struck the hurdle henvil.\ and threw his rider. The, order pa-l the -I a ml the first time, was Waimaloa, Probate, Advent, far- * 1 il i 11 and Country Life. The field w a - well hunched round the back the -croud time, with Bonny Rill improving her position. Advent was lir-l into the straight and in a ding (long light with Bonny Rill, got the M'ldiel by a nose. Country Life ua- three length- away, about the same distance ahead of Tarquiu. 11 IMA TANG I HACK HANDICAP, of .140 sovs., second horse- 30 sovs. and I hint 10 sovs. Six furlongs. t Mr W. 11. Ballinger’s ban. Waeteu, Kilbroney- —Coronata, 4yrs. 7.1 1 (A. Dixon) 1 1 Mi- W. Hustle’s eh.in. Azecta, aged, 31b. allowance, 7.1 (J. Dombroski) 2 2 Mr M. Hehir’s blk.g., Atapo, 8.11 L. G. .Morris) 3 Also ran: 3 Knighton, 9.0 (J. Maskrey), 5 Heatkcote, 8.9, (D. Butler), tj Debate, 8.3 (L. Butler), 9 Puket-oi, 8.2 (C. Carmont), 7 Asleep, 7.11 (L. A. Pine), 8 Bonny Marion, 7.3 (N. L. Johnston). Azecta was well supported and nearly all the others were backed evenly. Bonny Marion was left at tbe start. Atapo was first to show out, hut at the end of half a furlong Azecta and Waetea assumed charge and were never headed. The

lit I ter got in front of Azecta at the straight entrance and finishing on strongly, won by a good length. Atapo was a neck away third and Puketoi fourth. Time 1.15 2-5. FOXTON CUP (open), of 370 sovs. second horse 50 sovs. and third 20 sovs. One and a quarter miles. 2Mr H. Hickey’s eh.g. Admiral Codrington, Gazeley—Ransyl, aged, 9.0 (R. J. Maekie) 1 6 Mr J. M. Durie’s b.m. Hallowroz, 0 yrs., 7.0 (D. Butler) 2 4 Mr E. Penman's eh.g. Happy Days dvrs., 7.9 (A. J. Dixon) 3 Also ran: 1 Kareao, 8.13 (L. A. Pine), 3 Bitters, 7.13 (L. G. Butler) : 5 Askari, 7.9 (N. F. Johnston ). Time 2.8 1-5. Kareao was made first, favourite with Admiral Codrington second fancy. All the others carried a fair share of support. Helen Rufus and Crueelle wore scratched leaving a field of six. Ifallowro/. took charge at the rise of the barrier, and passing the stand showed the way to Happy Days, Admiral Codrington, Bitters, Askari and Kareao, Hallowroz was still in front as heads were turned for home, but Admiral Codrington came fast at the bottom of the straight and went on to win by a length from Ilallowroz, which was half a length ahead of Happy Days. Then came Bitters, Askari and Kareao last. At the conclusion of the race Mrs W. Kirkland presented a gold-mount-ed whip to the winning jockey.

PREVIOUS CUP WINNERS. 1891 — D. Campion's Cruiser, weight —, time 2.-18. 1892 — D. Scott’s Cordelia, 7.0, 2.4(1 4-5. 1893 U. Marumaru’.s Muriwai, (5.1, 2.4(1 4-5. 1894 R. Ross’ Princess Cole, 7.12, 2.48 1-5, 1.895 —W. Home’s Lorelei. 7.7, 2.45 -1-5. 18911 —T. S. Bristol's Swift. 8.3. 2.49 2-5. 1897 — J. 11. Prosser’s First Result 8.5, 2.50 3-5. 1898— W. It. Tuck’s Irish Twist 8.9, 2.1(1. 1899 P, Hanlon’s The- Onyx, (1.13, 2.14. 190 U Scott’s Worry 7.3, 2.14 3-5. 1901— .1. T. Blake’s Daphne, 7.3, 2.13 1-5. 1902 — C. E. Major’s Bowman 7.0, 2,12 2-5. .1903 —W. V. Young’s Convoy, 9.5, 2.11 2-5. 1904 — G. F. Moore’s Armistice. 7.4, 2.10 1-5. 1905 — G. Penfold’s Rapids, (i.lO, 2.11. 190(1 —L. Pascal’s Bourrasque, 7.7, 2.11 1-5. 1907 H. Denton’s Montigo, 8.4, 2.14 3-5. 1908 — G. F. Moore’s Signor 7.7, 2.9. 1909 — I. S. Hardley’s White Star, 7.2, 2.10. 1910 — D. McGinley’s Adria, 6.7, 2.9 3-5. 1911— L. Pascal’s Flingot, 8.4, 2.10. 1912 — Wire Tokena’s Midian, 7.4, 2.11 1-5. 1913 — F. S. Easton’s Lady Moutoa 7.9, 2.10 3-5. 1914 — R. Heppuer’s Lady Laddo, 7.13, 2.8 4-5. 1915 — E. Short’s Leapuki, 7.3, 2.8

3-5. 1910 —A. 0. AlcDonell’s Rataua, 0.7 2.11 1017 —A. D. Scott’s Kurapai, 0.10, 2.9; W. MeKegg's Ladify, 7.12, 2.9, dead heat. 1918 — H. Whitney’s Rose Pink, 8.3, 2.11 1919 J. Bull’s All Over, 8.13, 2.9

3-5. 1920 —J. J. Carry’s Imaribbon, 7.5,

2.11 1-5. 1921 —M. F. Bradley’s Simon, 7.5,

2.11. 1922 — .1. Bull’s Ngara, 9.3, 2.9 1-5. 1923 — .1. B. Gaisford’s Mark Time, 7.5, 2.11. .MAIDEN RACE of 140 sovs., se-

cond horse 30 sovs. and third 10 sovs. weight 8.0. Seven furlongs. 5 Mr \V. 11. Ballinger's blk.c. Wheel Treadmill —Aeiua, Oyrs., (L. G.

Butler) 1 2 Mr 11. W. Birch’s eli.h. Lapidary, •lyrs. (,l. S. Alaskrey) 2 1 Mr W. Higgins b.m. Deborah, 4 yrs. (G. Robinson) 3

Also ran: 7 Ayrovski (AW P. A. Duncan), ti Bonnie Gold (H. E. Kyder), 8 lvillock (R. Alaekie), 3, Slinker (1.. G. AlcGarthy), 4 Submerge (1.. A. Pine). Bonnie Gold fourth. Time 1.30 3-5. Deborah was favourite, carrying ClOil more than the imported Lapidary. l.apidary got the worst of tin- start, tlte lirst out being Sluik.i, who was quickly displaced by Bonin Gold and Deborah. Along the back, Slinker began to move up, and at the far turn had the lead i t "in Wheel and Bonny Gold. The lasi -mentioned led into the straight, closely attended by Wheel and Deborah. Wheel took charge in front "t tin’ tote house and won from Lapidary by a neck, Deborah being cue and a-balf lengths away and Bonny Gold next. AWAIIUI HACK WELTER, of 140 sovs., second horse 30 sovs. and third 10 sovs. One utile and 100 yards. I Mr W. 11. Ballinger's br.m. Stream Bunny Lake —Kilena, syrs, 8.9 (L. U. Butler) 1 (i Air A. Jackson's b.g. Empyrean, liyrs., 8.11 (0. Garment). . .. 2 5 Air L. Gibson’s br.m. Glument, aged, 8.11 (D. Butler) 3 Also ran: 3 Eivaette, -9.5 (L. G. Aiorris), 2 Aloonstruck, 8.11 (H. E. Ryder), 4 Elotlienes, 8.1 (J, Dombroski), 5 Kawana, 8.0 (J. Procter,) 8 Regard, 8.0 (A. E. Stratton). Time 1.48 2-5. Sir Pam. was scratched. Stream was the favourite. Moonstruck made a quick get away and soon had a six lengths lead on the rest of the held. At the far turn however, they had closed on him,

Stream, Regard and Elvaette being prominent in the bunch. At the distance, Stream came out from the pack and won by a length from Empyrean, which finished fast two lengths ahead of Glument. Then came Moonstruck and Regard. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP (open), of 180 sovs; second horse 35 sovs and third 15 govs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr G. Tremlett’s br.g. Irapuka, Manson) 1 1 Mr C. Lonisson’s b.g: Birkie, 6yrs. 8.8. (R. Maekie) 2 4 Mr .J. N. Anderson’s br.g. Awake 31b. allowance, 7.10 (J. Dombroski) 3 Also ran: Prince Hal, 7.13 (L. G. Butler), 7 Island, 51b. allowance, 7.2 (C. Robinson), 5 Miss Rene 7.5 (D. Butler), 0 Jackaroo 51b allowance, 6.7 (R. Rainsden), Prince Hal fourth. Time 1.15. Birkie was favourite and went to the front and stayed there until the distance, his nearest attendants over (lie journey being Awake and Island. Irapuka, which was ahoul fourth at the straight entrance, then put in a. strong challenge and heat Birkie by a length. Awake being a head away in third place and Prince Ilal fourth.

MAROTJIM HACK HANDICAP of 140 sovs., second horse 30 sovs. and third 10 sovs. Five and a-half furlongs. 3 Mr M. llehir’s ldk.g. Atapo, Quarantine —Conqueror mare, syrs. 8.8 (L. G. Morris) 1 2 Messrs Has tie and Evans’ b.m. Loyal Maid, syrs., 8.3 (J. Doinbroski) 2 4 Mr 11. »S. George’s br.m. Treadwell, syrs'., 7.11 (B. Brodie) .. 3 Also ran: 1 Archeen 7.13 (J. Haskerry), 7 Bonny Friend 7.13 (D. Butler), ft Mountain Top 6.13 (T. Fanning), 8 Halloa, 6.12 (C. Robinson;; 6, Kyla, 6.12 (L. A. Pine); A n-been fourth. Time 1.8 4-5. Archeen was favourite. Alabama, Debate and Bonny Gold were scratched. Archeen got badly away and when the field settled down Treadwell took charge from Loyal •Maid and Kyla. Loyal Maid was in charge entering the straight, and had the race in hand, but the jockey was too confident and Atapo snapped a victory 7 on the post. Treadwell was one and a-half lengths away third and the favourite, who made up a lot of ground in the final stagey, fourth.

HERRINGTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 180 sovs., second horse

35 sovs. and third 15 sovs. Seven furlongs.

2 Air T. A. Sullivan’s b.g. Mangawhero, Marble Arch —Miss Patience, aged, 8.3 (R. Flower) 1 5 Air A. G. Havill’s ch.g. March On, aged, 7.13 (C. Robinson) 2 1 Air G. Tremlett’s br.g. Irapuka, aged, 51b. penalty, 9.9 (E. Mansou) 3

Also ran: Counter Attack 9.9 (H. K Ryder), Pantler 8.12 (L, G. Morris), Beloved 8.8 (L. McCarthy), Empyrean 7.7 (N. E. Johnson). Pantler fourth. Time 1.28 4-5.

Prince Hal, Jackaroo and Knighton were scratched. Irapuka was a warm favourite and Mangawhero was also solidly supported, Irapuka came fast from the ruck rounding the bend but could make no impression on the leaders, and succumbed to Alangawkero and March Gn by a length. It was anybody’s race at the bottom of the straight, but the winner got a good position on the inside and won nicely. Pantler was fourth. SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. PAIAKA HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs., If miles and 100 yaryls, i J. Hurley's blk.g. Labour Morn, Quarantine —Warmaid, 9.0 (W. Blanche) 1 I AI. Williams' br.g. Waimatoa, 9.10 (C. Bracken) 2 1 •). 11. Burns' br.m. Advent, 9.13, (C. AlcSeveney) 3 Also started: 1 Kaforte, 9.10, (A McDonald); 3 Sling Camp, 9.4 (J. Kuan); ti Submerge, 9.0 (H. Gor<!"ii); 5 Tarquin, 9.0, (P. McGuire). Sling (.'amp was fourth. Time 2.3. Advent and Kaforte were favourites. Labour Morn was the least fancied, and was sadly left at the Mari, Advent and Waimatoa speeding t«> the front, with Submerge a lew lengths back in third position, 1 bey passed the stand in this order, Labour ALorn chasing the held out of the straight. Ladjoin- Alorn, under the whip, came away from Ibe nick in the straight and asloiiisltcd the natives by winning by one and a-half lengths from Waimatoa, Advent finishing third a length further back. Sling Camp ran into fourth place. WI BROKING HACK HANDICAP, of lit) sovs., (i furlongs. ti J. Savage's b.g. Puketoi, Hyrnettus —Witch Hazel, 7.13 (J. Dombroski) 1 2 \\. 11.* Ballinger's b.m. Waetea, 8.0 (A. G. Dixon) 2 3 M. llehir's blk.g. Atapo, 8.11, (L. G. Moitls) 3 Also started: 5 Loyal Alaid, 8.2, (C. Prance); 1 Ardieen. 7.7 (L. A. Pine); 7 Bonny Prieud, 7.7 (D. Butler) ; 4 Treadwell, 7.7 (B. Brodie); 8. Kyla 0.7. (R. .J. Piower). Time 1.18 2-5.

Arclieen was chief favourite, Waetea being next in order. Bonny Friend gave trouble at the barrier 'and was left well behind. Atapo led off for about 100 yards, giving place to Treadwell, Waetea, and the favourite, the latter pushing to the front. Loyal Alaid then came away and at the home turn was in the lead, Puketoi drawing alongside Atapo, Waetea and Archeen. Loyal Alaid ffnisked comfortably two lengths ahead qf Puketoi. Waetea and Atapo were next. As Loyal Maid weighed in without her breast-

plate, the stewards disqualified her, aud awarded the race to Puketoi. The protest came too late, and the backers of Loyal Maid and Puketoi received first and second dividends respectively. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 270 sovs, 1 mile and a distance. 4 Davis and Till’s b.g. Bitters, Advance —Endeavour, 7.11, (J* Dombroski) 1 5 J. M. Dnrie’s b.m. Hallowroz, 7.5, (D. Butler) 2 Our King—lranui, aged 9.0 (E. 3 E. Penman’s ch.g. Happy Days, 7.11 (A. G. Dixon) 3 Also started: 2 Admiral Codringtou, 9.11, (H. Gray) ; 6 Kareao, 7.2, (R. E. Mans on 1; 1 Mangawhero, 7.11, (R. J. Flower); 7 March On, 6.12 (C. Robinson). Time 2.3 i-5. Mangawhero was first favourite though the appearance of Hector Gray swelled the backing of Admiral Codrington, which was only a few pounds behind at the close. Happy Days was also heavily backed. The favourite drew the inside position and from a good start held his own past, the stand, being followed in order by Admiral Codrington, Happy Days and March On, while Hallowroz was running last. Kareao pushed forward from the bunch and took second place to Mangawhero, while Hallowroz crept up and around the back was in third place, Happy Davs replacing Kareao at second, and the latter alongside with Bitters. Hallowroz was the first into the straight, but was strongly challenged by Bitters, who took charge at the distance, and finished a length and a-half ahead with Happy Days a further half length back. Admiral Codrington was fourth and Kareao fifth. MOTUITI MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 140 sovs, 6 furlongs. 1 W. 11. Burch's br.li. Lapidary (imp.) Black .1 ester —Lana, 8.10 (11. Gray) 1 4 R, Gregory’s chan. Mountain Top, 8.10 (A. G. Dixon) 2 3 8? \V. Carter's eh.iu. Bonnie Marion, 8.10 (L. G. Morris) ... 3 Also started: 2 Azecta (P. Rayner); 5 Bonnie Gold (H. E. Ryder); 6 Halloa (R. E. Manson); 7 Lady Dolwill (F. Towler); 9 Rangisarto (C. France); 8 Slinker (L. McCarthy), all 8.10. Azecta fourth. Time 1.18 2-5. Lapidary, ridden by Hector Gray was made favourite. Bonnie Gold was the first to move on the rise of the barrier, but she soon gave place to Azecta, Lapidary, Slinker and Bonnie Marion, following in order. The favourite took second place before the turn and at the turn took charge, Slinker and then Azecta conceding second place to Bonnie Marion. Mountain Top, who had not hitherto been in the picture, came out from the ruck when well into the straight, and finished second three lengths behind the favourite. CARNARVON HACK WELTER, of 140 sovs., 1 mile and 100 yards. 8 J. Kenny’s b.m. Regard, Gazeley —Compliment, 7.7 (N. F. Johnston) 1 3 A. Jackson’s b.g. Empyrean, 8.9, (C. H. Carmont) 2 4 J. McDonell’s cb.m., Bonny Rill, 7.9 (R. J. Flower) 3 Also started: 5 Stream, 9.1 (L. G. Butler); 7 Elvaette, 8.13, (H. T. B. Gordon); 1 Glument, 8.8 (D| Butler); 2 Elothenes, 7.8 (J. Dombroski) ; 6 Asleep, 7.7 (L. A. Pine). Time 1.54 4-5. Glument was first favourite. Regard and Empyrean shot out, but the latter quickly subsided, the former maintaining the lead. Elothenes pushed np to second place going out of the straight and took charge at the back,-fighting hard with Bonny Rill toward the turn. The front horses juggled the positions a lot, Glument entering the stretch first, with Stream well up. Empyrean, who had chased the bunch around the Track, come through and raced a great finish with Regard, which had ever been in the picture, a matter of inches separating the two. Bonny Rill finished 1£ lengths away. VVIHARANGI HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 W. Galbraith’s b.g. Prince Hal, Alarble Arch —Martian Princess, 7.10, (J. Dombroski) 1 4 G. Tremlett’s br.g. lrapuka, 9.11 (R. E. Manson) 2 1 C. Louisson’s b.g. Birkie, 8.11, (A. G. Dixon) 3 Also starred: 3 Counter Attack, 8.13 (H. Gray); 5 Island, 7.3 (C. Robinson); 0 .Miss Rene, 7.3, (D. Butler); 7 Jackaroo, 6.7 (J. Ramsden). Time 1.18. Miss Rene was fourth. Birkie was most favoured. Counter Attack (Hector Gray) being made third on the totalisator. The favourite got away first closely followed by Counter Attack, who gave place to Island. Prince Hal challenged strongly, running into third place two and a-half furlongs from home and had obtained the lead at the entrance to the straight, lrapuka showed out here, Birkie kept well up, dropping into third place behind Prince Hal and lrapuka. The winner had a margin of li lengths to the good at the post, 2 lengths separating second and third. RANGIOTU HACK HANDICAP of 140 sovs., seven furlongs. 1 Geo. Goflm’s ch.g. Knighton, Quin Abbey—Glenapp mare, 8.11 (H. Gray) 1 4 W. Smart’s b.m. Heatheote, 8.6, (D. Butler) 2 3 W. Higgin’s b.m. Deborah, 7.7 (C. Robinson) 3 Also started: 2 Moonstruck, 8.6 (H. E. Ryder). Time 1.33 1-5. There were six withdrawals from this event, leaving Knighton

favourite, who dashed out at the start with Deborah. Moons track took charge at the back running with Heatheote, tin* other pair running a couple of lengths further back. Deborah challenged at the bend and Gray drove Knighton up on the outside to win by 14 lengths from Heatheote, Deborah finishing a further length away. MOUTOA WELTER HANDICAP, of 180 sovs., 1 mile and 100yds. 3 A. Jackson’s b.g. Empyrean, The Welkin —Flower of the West, carried 8.3 (H. Gray) 1 1 R. A. McKenzie’s b.g. Askari, 8.13 (P. Raynor) 2 2 T. A. Sullivan’s b.g. Mangawhero 9.1 (R. J. Flower) 3 Also started: 4 Probate 8.10 (H. 70. Ryder); 5 Beloved, 7.13 (L. McCarthy). Beloved fourth. Time 1.54. Empyrean carried lOlbs overweight, the owner considering this impost more than made up by his having Hector Gray’s services, and his judgment was not lacking for after waiting on the field to the turn Gray brought his mount along to win a good race by a length from Askari who finished ahead of Mangawhero.