SPORTING.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8913, 5 September 1907, Page 2

SPORTING.

ftlarton i.C. Meeting

September 4 and s.—Marten J.O. Meeting. September IS and 19.—Rangitikei Spring Meeting.

The weather was anything hnt satisfactory for the opening day of the above mooting. After several davs wot weather the morning broke line but rain again set in during the afternoon and three races were run in a heavy downpour. Those adverse conditions interfered somewhat with the success of the meeting and the state of the enclosures was anything but pleasant for the public. However, it is satisfactory ito note that despite these circumstances the general receipts for the first day nioi‘o than favourably compare with the corresponding day last year. With lino weather there is little doubt that the club would

have had a. record meeting. Visitors present wore pleased with the manner iu which the business was conducted., The meeting was certainly Woll-ofticored and controlled and was free from accident or blemish of any kind. In most cases the races wore decided by good fields and Mr Morse, the llaiidicappor, succeeded iu gnagiug the merits of the majority of horses well enough to produce first class racing. Of the racing itself little can bo said. For the most part it was exceptionally good, some of the finishes provoking great excitement. Two of the events wore won iii tho Itisfe fow strides ixud the judge’s office was by no means a sinecure. In tho Oroftou, Handicap soma of the supporters of Waikaraka claimed that their horse won hut tho judge’s, Mr R. H. Aldworth s, verdict was a head iu favour of i risco. Waikaraka finished iu tho middle at the track and this would probably give the public that impression. An unpleasant incident occurred in coni' ucction with this race which resulted iu tho rider, of Waikaraka, O. Jenkins, being brought before tuc stewards for improper conduct towards the judge. . After careful inquiry ho was fined £5 and requested to tender an apology to tho judge. Tho newly-appointed secretary, Mr Arthur Way, showed that ho had a thorough grasp of tho duties appertaining to the position. Ho assumed active control of the gathering and was ably supported by officers m charge of departments of whom Messrs T. T. Watt, clerk of scales, and F. Young, assistant; P. J. S hidden, totailsator steward; E. Broad, result hoard steward; W. L. Little, timekopeer; and R. Mcludoo, cPrk of course, were conspicuously energetic. The starting of Mr Jus. Ooombe left no room for complaint. The stewards are to ho complimented on tho wav they looked afte* the meeting. The catering was in capable hands—Mr Nicol providing a capital lunch, and Mr Oroshy, of Awahuri, satisfied his patrons at tho publican’s booth. Mamou Band played an excellent programme of music. Results SHORTS HANDICAP, five furlongs, 321 Mr J. George’s Waihuku, 8.1, gyrs, San Frau—'Ua (A. Ollivor) ••• 1 175 Mr Hikaka’s St. Olaimor. 9.0 (S. Reid) . * 220 Mr O. H. Smith’s Gawam, 9.0 (B. Olliver) •• Also ran—l 49 Sweet Aliosr, 7.0 (fa. Lindsay) and 29 Koran, 7.3 (T. Jeffrey). Sweet Alice delayed .the start and was loft badly at the post. Waihnka was quickest away and was never headed, winning comfortably by a length. St. Olaimer was close up at tho bend but was unable to overhaul the San Frau—Ua gelding, who "was full of running. There was a big gap between second and third horses. Time, Imin ssecs. Dividend, £3 4s. Totalisator, £‘94. TRIAL HURDLES, 1& miles. 143 Mr O. H. Smith’s Dulciuea, 9.5, Bonnie Scotland—Minnie Palmer (F. Pritchard) .. 1 28 Mr Wm, Pettit’s Poplar, 9.4 (A. McOouuon) 2 174 Mr W. Homos’ Hurimoana, 10.8 (J. Morris) •• 1 Also started—llß Compass 10.3 (.a. McGregor), 41 The Voucher 10.8 (H. Kiugau), 78 Earmark 9.1 (F. Willis), 188 Lerida 9.0 (F. Lind), 34 Detonator 9.O'(W; Cooper), 31 Mongolia 9.0 (J. Hercock), S 3 Papaxealle 9.0 (H. Fntcher). Mongolia and Earmark showed the way over the lirst part of it, Compass bringing up tho roar. As they came • down _ the straight the same two wore iu front with The Voucher aud Poplar moving up. At the hurdle in front m the box Mongolia, Earmark, Poplar and Voucher were bunched ahead of affairs, with Compass indulging iu schooling work a long way out. Going down the back Poplar went out by himself with Earmark aud Duloinea lying next. Three furlongs from home Dulcinoa commenced her run. Poplar still led at the straight entrance but Dulciuea Wore him down aud wou without punishment by a neck, with Hurimoana, who was late in getting going, two lengths away. Time, 3min Csoo Dividends, £4 and £6 15s. MAIDEN PLATE, seven furlongs 203 Mr H. H; Pharazyn’s Comedian, 7.13, Byrs, Merriwoo— Variety (L. Wilson) 106 Mr A. Liskirk’s King Post, 7.9 (W. H. McKay) •• : 09 Mr J. George’s Ney, B.lt (A. Olliver) _ ' Also started —13 Rangihaeta 9.3 (J. Hercock), 10 Sylvan Park 8.3 (T. O’Brien), 14 Commander 9.0 (Erickson), 3 Non Com 9.0 (O. Whale), 3.3 G'euafric 9.0 (J. Paramore), 20 Fulmiuator 9.0 (11. Gray), SO Contour 8.13 (W. Price), 9 Waiono ■ 8.11 (J. Pine), 62 Rawhetaß.ll (O. Jenkins), 7 Alpigeuo 8.9 (J. Telford), 3 Marathon 7.13 (O. Henry), and 88 Signor 7.13 (R. Cameron). Prior to_ the start Noy unseated his rider, Olliver. Rawhotu, Ney and Comedian were the quickest out of tho barrier hut the first two soon gave wayMo the favourite. Coming round the bend Comedian was out by himself aud nothing could make the slightest impression upon him, tho Merriwee colt winning easily by two lengths, the same distance separating second and third horses. Time, Imin 39500. Dividends, £3 4s aud 18s. Totalisator, £664.

HUNT OUP, miles,

188 Mr A. S. Oanlion’s Bull worth 7 yrs, 10.13, Bulldog-Badg-worth mare (F. Wiiitohonso) 1 803 Mr Hamish Wilson’s Pilot, 12.0 (Mr H. Wilson) ... 2 51 Mr M. Symons’ Honda, 10.7 (J, Hercock) 3 Also ran—97 Columbine 11.3 (Mr H. H. Gaisford), 90 Souorita 10.13 (Mr H. Cameron), 39 Tatoo 10.13 (H. Butcher), 71 Red Shank 10.8 (T. Pritchard); 31 Aesop 10.7 (Mr F. Selby), 53 Whipcord 10.7 (D. McLean). The field got well away together. Columbine came to grief at the first fence. Going round the back 'the colours of Bullworth, Whipcord and Aesop were prominent in the leading division. The fourth fence proved fatal to Red Shank and Senorita threw out at the obstacle entering the straight. After the first round the order was Bullworth, Pilot and Tatoo. These three were racing together and going round the back Ronda improved his position and was on even terms with Bullworth two fences from home. The pair drew iwcll clear of Pilot who seemed to be in difficulties. At the last fence but oue Roncla came to grief, leaving Bullworth to run home by himself and Pilot was thus enabled to pay his supporters a second dividend. Ronda was remounted and finished third. Aesop was the only other- horse to complete the journey. Time, Grain lOsecs. Dividends, £3 6s and 13s. Totalisator, £931. PLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. SB Mr P. Preston 1 s Frisco, 4yrs, 8.11, Earwig—Lake Placid (A. Olliver) ' 1 240 Mr G. Boatson’s Waikaraka, 8.6 (O. Jenkins) •• 2 85 Mr H. Whitney’s Saga, 7.3 (L. Wilson) •• 3 Also ran—4s White Star 8.5 (W. Price), 69 Pearlie 7.9 (H. Price), 71 Oblivion 7.8 (W. H. McKay), 83 Greenleaf 7.5 (J. Mnrfitt), 27 Kareroa 7.8 (A. Pine).„ Waikaraka was smartest out of the barrier and led to within tire distance where Frisco shot up on the rails and after an exciting finish won by a head. Saga was two lengths away third. Time, linin 24secs.' Dividends, £l3 3s and 12a. Totalisator, £643. _ ■__

ON “HiCN mil™” 20.2 Mr F. Martin’s Moata, Byrs, 0.13, Daunt—Hiamoo (B. Hatch) ... 1 43 Mr D. Buick’s Taugintoaua, 0.12 (R. Young) ... 8 214 Mr 11. H. Pharazvn's Lyrist, 8.2 (T. O’Brioa) " -.8 Also ran.—3oß St. Joe 8.5 (O. Jon•kins), 88 General Euroki 7.13 (G. Price), 195 St. Albert 7.9 (E. Erioksen), 101 Mahoo 7.S (A. Ollivor), 70 Sweet Alice 7,3 (A-. Lindsay), 80 Bose & roro 7.1 (H. Price), 37. Silver Shell 7.0 (J. Percival). Moata and General Kuroki jumped into the lead, with Tangimoana next. Going along the hack the latter went to tho A,. I. <.L,' i i J

front and Moata, General Kurokl and St. Joe were in close attendance St. Joe improved hia position rounding the bend and as they raced into the straight Moata and Tangimoana were together, some lengths ahead of St. Joe, with Lyrist closing dp. A good race to the post saw Moata half . a length ahead and Lyrist a couple of lengths away third; and St. Joe, pulling up, fourth. Time, Imin 45 3-oth secs. Dividends, £4 6s and £6 14s. Totalisator, £1228. FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES, 1% miles.

116 Mr A. O. MoDonell’s Oryx, "r * aged, 0.13, Apromout —Fawn (W. Young) 303 Mr F. Fulcher’s Waitoa, 10.5 (W. Naylor) •• ‘ 45 Mr J. Sistersou’s Morpeth,

10.0 (G. Jones) .. 3 Also started—3o Moorald 9.7 (C. Whale), 136 St. Amelia 9.0 (H. Tclfprd.) Moeraki was loft at the post and took no part in the race. St. Amelia and Oryx went to tho_ front Viy themselves and wore well in the load passing the stand. Half a mile from home'Oryx was still in front and at the bend Waitoa displaced bt. Amelia and then challenged Oryx but could make no impression on the Apromout gelding, who won comfortably by two lengths. Morpeth was three” lengths away third. Time, 2miu oosoes. Dividends, £4 os. Totalisator, £550;

TUTAENUI WELTER, 7 furlongs. 54 Mr J. Woolston’s White Lio, Cyrs, 9.3, Merriwoe—Fib (F. Williams) . it I 837 Mr Nauakeo’s Nukutihi, (R. Barlow) •• 3 353 Mr J. Bull’s Bolario, 8.6 (A.*™-, Ollivor) „ --ii 3 Also ran—lß Rcudrock 10.0 (W. Young), 63 Hiro 8.13 (H. Mason), 44 Wairarapa 8.11 (E. Murfitt), 226 Narrow Escape 8,8 (S. Reid), sbOblivion 8.7 (A, Watson), 46 Catsoyo 8.5 (J. Paramoro), 25 St. Ludlam 8.3 (L. Wilson), o-J- Grolclon Days 8.0 (O. Jenkins), 0 Mt. Cook 8.0 (Jj Morris). ’Nukutilii and Wairarapa wero out. iu tlie front along tljo hack, White Lie lying next. Bolario moved up coming round the bend and Wairarapa lost his position at the turn whoro White Lie joined Nukutihi aud a splendid linish resulted in a half length victory for the Mcrriwco mare. Bolario was only a ncek away third, lime, Imiu -lOsocs. Dividends, £l4 4s and 19s.