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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 15 January 1931, Page 9

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FOXTON RACING CLUB l OTAIRI DEFEATS FIRST ACRE IN CUR BAYACRE HOME FIRST (By Telegraph—Presa Association) FOXTON, 14th January. The concluding results on the first day of the Foxton Racing Club’s Me sting wore as follows : Novice Stakes, of 80 sovs; six furlongs —5 Flower, 8.5, 1; 4 Winacre, 8.5, 2 ; 8 Bon Acre, 8.5, 3. Scratched: Delta, Crown Grant, Gambler, Ibis, Rangimahoe, Thermopylae. Won by a head, two lengths and a half. Time, 1.16 2-5. llimitangi Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—l Leisure, 7.10 1; 3 Statuary, 7.13, 2; 2 Tray Bond 8.7, 3. Scratched: Werata, Arvada, Evening Hero, Star Girl. Won by two lengths, a length and a half. Time, 1.15. Foxton Cup, of 275 sovs ; one mile and a quarter —2 Otairi, 8.10, 1; 1 First Acre, 8.10, 2; 9 Grand Jury, 7.0, 3. Scratched: Aurora Borealis. Won by a neck, two lengths. Time, 2.8 1-5. Anniversary Handicap, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—l Bayacre, 9.0, 1; 3 Limited, 8.0, 2; 5 Arikinui, 8.4, 3. Scratched: Lord Thomond, Broad Acre. Won by a head. Time, 1.15. .Carnarvon Hack Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile —2 Kitzquex, 8.4, and Kiriana, 7.8 (dead heat), 1; 4 Spearform, 8.10, 3. Also started: I’m Alone, Arikiira, Mjonalof, Arrowhead, The Sun, Some Acre, Goldlike, Warfille, Abbey Queen, Fallow. Won by a length. Time 1.43 3-5.

Herrington Handicap, of 140 sovs; seven furlongs —2 Tenacre, 8..4, 1; 5 Monsogne, 7.11, 2; 3 Maui 9.2, 3. Also started: Raiko, Lord Thomond, Wanderlust. Won by a head. Time, 1.28 2-5. Totalisator investments amounted to £8134, as compared with £14,521 for the first day of the meeting last year. ACCEPTANCES WELLINGTON RACING CLUB WELLINGTON, 14th January. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Wellington Racing Club’s Meeting : Trentham Higlnveight Handicap, of 260 sovs; one mile—Avro, 11-2; Tunbridge, Aberfeldy, 10.3; Trishna, I’m Alone, 10.1; Arrowzone, 9.12; Crenna Town, Rosshire, 9.11; Air Laddie, The Sun, 9.4; Rich Harvest, Callamart, 9.2; Gueress, Owlsflight, 9.0. Wellington Stakes, of 1000 sovs; for two and three-year-olds; weight for age, with penalties and allowances; five furlongs—Karapoti, 9.6; Merry Cry, Souchong, Isa, 8.6 1 Awaken, Gesture, 8.3; Ammon R-a, 7.8; Hunt the Slipper, La Poupee 7.5 ; Richborough, King Colossus, Aspian, Golden Wings, Royal Baby, 6.12; Lotus Lily, Korokio, 6.9. Apprentices’ Plate, of 260 sovs; seven furlongs; special weight—Tobaccoland, Sir Kay, Rotation, Courtlike, Jaloux, Killigrew, Money Mint, Kiriana, 8.2; Hawkshaw, 7.9; Paratoo, Arikira, Pythia, A 1 Jolson, Arisus, Rotlien, Sporting Chance, Appeal, Ball Dress, Jenny Diver, Minervail, Mythology, Master Anomaly, Nea Lap, 7.6. . Fitzherbert Handicap, of 300 sovs; for two-year-olds ; five furlongs—Hampden, 8.12; Solvent, 8.11; Chief Cook, 8.10; Royal Artist, 8.7; St. Roger, 8.0; Dulen, 7.10; High Comedy, Psychologist, 7.7; Furlong, 7.6; Gay Court, - Salt Spray, Buster Brown, Priscilla Verne, Lady Noel, Cricket Bat, Teller, Feodora, Distortion, White Squall, Moab Queen, Lucky Moment, 7.3. Wellington Cup, of 1500 sovs; one mile and a half—Nightmarch, 9.12; Historic, 9.3; Concentrate, 9.0; Star Stranger, 8.10; Gay Crest, 8.9; In the Shade, 8.3; First Acre, Cylinder, 8.0; Merry Damon, 7.13; Goshawk, Vertigern, 7.7; My Own, 7.4; Royal Parade, 7.3; Admiral Drake, Compris, Count Palatine. Don Jose, Moutoa Treasury, Shrewd, Stanchion, 7.0.

Anniversary Handicap, of 400 sovs; one mile —First Sight, 9.6; Habit, 9.3; Full Feather, 9.1; Black Duke, Love Spng, 9.0; Caterpillar, 8.11; Desert Song, Llandudno, 8.10; Mount Boa, 8.9; Cadland, 8.4; Full Mark, Noteworthy, 8.0.

Telegraph Handicap, of 750 sovs six furlongs—Hunting Call, 9.7; Paganelli, 8.13; Consent, 8.10 ; Meadow Lark, 8.8; Arrow Lad, 8.2; Hunting Day, 8.1; Bay Acre, 8.0; Autopay, 7.11; Compensation, 7.6; Malayan, Tenterden, Cuticle, 7.2; Blue Paper, Chief Link, Havaspot, Lord Thomond, Mand.y, Palermo, 7.0. Ruapehu Hack Handicap* of 260 sovs; six furlongs—True Shaft, 9.0; Werata, 8.12 ; Paratoo, 8.11; Playground, 8.10; Charmeuse, 8.9; Hunting Call, King Acre, Trojan Melody, Lordlike, 8.5; Solmar, 8.4; Adelphi, 8.2; Simba, Spearful, Appledore, 8.0; Sylvan Dell, 7.13; Pythia. 7.12; Oral, Chief Joy, Tripping, Fitzquex, 7.10; Ganpat, 7.8; Dermod, Craigavon, 7.5; Killigrew, 7.4; Tea Queen, 7.2; Emotion, Gold Sand, Half Acre, High Speed, Little Thrush, Royal Bengal, Sharp Thorn, White Doe, Winloch, 7.0. BAY OF ISLANDS RACING CLUB WHANGAREI, 13th January. The Bay of Islands Racing Club has received the following acceptances for its Annual Meeting on Saturday. 17th January : Hokianga Handicap, of 50 sovs; six furlongs—Fairy Belle, 8.7; Vanessa, Kaihoremai. Good Idea, Sir Chalmer, Wild Valley. Blue Bonnet, Radiant Sun, Orient Morn, 8.6. Kaikohe Handicap, of 55 sovs; five furlongs and 110 yards—Areheen, 11.2; Oration, 10.2; The Thorn, 8.7; Gay Idea, 7.13; Vanessa, Tamarada, Teaset, 7.3. Ivawakawa Cup, of 180 sovs; one mile and a quarter- —Llanore, 7.13; Nassock, 7.10; King Willonyx, 7.9; Brampton, 7.6; Alloy, 7.0. Northland Counties Handicap, of 55 sovs ; seven furlongs—Areheen, H-2 5 Oration. 10.2; Welcome Home, 8.3; De Aka, 7.8; Alloy, 7.7; Sir Chalmer, Fairy

Belle, Clontarf Bill, Paper Dart, 7.0. Maromaku Hack Handicap, of 55 sovs; six furlongs—Orchus, _ 8.9; Gay Idea, Tamarada, Vanessa, Orient Morn, Wild Valley, Tea Set, 7.9. Russell Handicap, of 65 sovs; seven furlongs—Areheen, 8.8; King Willonyx, 8.3; Nassock, 7.11; Oration Brampton, 7.8; The Thorn. Welcome Home, 7.0. Ohaeavvai Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs; one mile—Orchus, 8.9; Gay Idea, 8.5; Do Aka, 8.3; Alloy, 8.2; Vanessa, Clontarf Bill, Paper Dart, Ivaihoremai, Radiant Sun, Good Idea, 7.9. Pakaraka Handicap, of 75 sovs; six furlongs—Llanore, 9.4; Areheen, 9.0; King Willonyx, 8.9; Nassock. 8.3; Oration, 8.0; The Thorn, 7.5; Gay Idea. 7.0. WAIROA RACING CLLB WAIROA, 13th January. The following acceptances have been received for the first day (20th January) of the Wairoa Racing Club’s Meeting :—- Trial Handicap, of 80 sovs; six furlongs—Jazz King, 9.0; Sunglare, 8.12; Kimbo; 8.6; Fall o’ the Year, 8.4; Climatic, 8.3; Hunting Girl, 8.2; Dozie, Erin’s Boy, 7.13. District Hack Handicap, of 85 sovs; six furlongs—Wedding Bells, 9.0; Aten, 8.12; Bob In, Bouffon, Tatua, Glazier, 8.2; Hunting Tower, 8.0. Wairoa Cup, of 170 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Bold Front, 9.0; Valsier, 8.6; Queen’s Choice, 8.1; Royal Songster, 8.0; Mountain Heath, Kinsel, 7.13; Rory Mor, 7.10; Te Awha. Tahoma, 7.9; Lady Spy, 7.2; Autuminu, Tall Timber, 7.0.

Te Kupenga Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Manifesto, 9.0; Full Crop, 8.6; Bold Archer, 8.4; Master Cynic, 7.11; Nahi, lago, 7.10; Otene, 7.7; Mouru Rangi, 7.6. Maiden Scurry, of 80 sovs; weight, 8.0; five furlongs—Abbey Dale, Bell Boy, Blue Ensign, Bobin, Ecila, Honowai, Hunting Tower, Hunting Girl, Kimbo, Purseful, Star of Gold, Wliakarangi.

Rauwa Hack Handicap, of 90 stvs; seven furlongs—Royal Flyer, 8.9; Cl arm a line, 8.6; Bold Archer, 8.4; Archeria, Little Wonder, 7.13; Nahi, 7.10; Sunglare, 7.9; Wedding I3ells, Autumn Sun, 7.5; Running Over, 7.4; Tatua, 7.0. Ormond Handicap, of 125 sovs; one mile—Royal Songster, 9.2; Mountain Health, 8.11; Rory Mor, 8.9; Te Awha, 8.7; Psyche, Royal Flyer, Autumina, 7.11; Whakaari, 7.10; Archeria. The Author, Dimmer, Running Over, 7.0. SYDNEY AUTUMN RACING DOUBLE FALLING OFF IN NOMINATIONS (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) SYDNEY, 14th January. The nominations for the Sydney Autumn racing double, the Doncaster Handicap, and the Sydney Cup, disclose a marked falling-off compared with last year. The Doncaster Handicap entries total 149 and the Cup 100, and include several New Zealand horses. Phar Lap appears in the Sydney Cup.

PHAR LAP’S PART-OWNER

WHY HE PURCHASED INTEREST IN GELDING

MELBOURNE', 14th January.

Mr 11. A. Telford, now part-owner of Phar Lap, states that he purchased an interest in this gelding in order to prevent any wealthy international owner or trainer taking him out of the country. Mr Telford sails for Now Zealand on Friday to attend the yearling sales at Wellington. WEIGHT-FOR-AGE RACES AT FLEMINGTON MAKING THEM MORE INTERESTING (Received 15th January. 8.45 a.m.) MELBOURNE, This Day. All future weight-for-age. races at Flemington will be subject to penalties and allowances, and the winners of standard weight-for-age races of the value of £IOOO or over will carry a 71b penalty. No allowance will be made for geldings. The object is to make these races more interesting.