Hunt Club Will Race at Awapuni

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 462, 18 September 1928, Page 10

Hunt Club Will Race at Awapuni

MANAWATU’S ANNUAL FIXTURE BIG FIELDS ENGAGED | There are still a few hunt club meetings remaining to be disposed of. The Manawatu Hunt’s annual fixture comes up for decision on the Awapuni (Palmerston North) course to-morrow, and the handsome list of acceptances would make it appear as if the club is for a royal success. For the eight events the average is 14, which must surely constitute a record for the Manawatu Hunt Club. The following horses are expected to be well supported in their engagements: — Baumai Hunters’ Hurdles. —Home Made and Kilia. To Matai Plate.—Gambler and War* fille. Manawatu Hunt Cup.—Rangi Sarto and Trouble. Aokautere Handicap. Boy and Golden Shadow. Kairanga Handicap.—Vigilance and Wanderlust. Parorangi Hunters* Steeplechase. Mataipuke and Scrap Iron. Kiwitea Hack Hurdles.—Beaumont and Lieutenant Bill. Flaxbourne Hack Handicap.—Desert Lad and Boy. Riding Engagements The following riding engagements have been announced: R. Reed: Cold Air (others indefinite). T. Green: Imperial Spark, War Zone. T. Metcalf: Kilorell, Patearoa, Elysianor. C. W. France: Tangara, Golden Shadow Broxt. A. G. Campbell: Terehu, Captain Wai, Pantler. J. Blanche: Aloma, Novar, Kempsey. H. Wigg ins: Skyrider (if started in Flaxbourne), Tapestry, Vigilance and fiady Alophen. R. J. Mackie: Democratic. A. G. Murray: Wanderlust. C. Broughton: Lin Arlington. W. Broughton: Miss Field. D. Heap: Vaucleuse. J. Chapman: Grand Acre. T. Stokes: Chrissarto. A. E. Stratton: Home Made. B. H. Morris: Skyrider (Maiden). J. Langdon: Disrank. A. Hobson: Askari. K. Voitre: Hodren. R. McTavish: Boy. The acceptances are as follow: RAUMAI HUNTERS’ HURDLES. Of £IOO, 12 miles.

WAIKATO HUNT VISIT TO TAURANGA . (Special to THE SUN) TAURANGA, Monday. Hunt week was opened to-day and over 100 riders followed the Waikato hounds to Otumoetai. A cold wind was against a good scent, but the hounds worked strongly and secured one kill on Mr. L. Tollemache’s farm, and another on Mr. W. Darragh’s property. There were many spectacular runs and the jumping was very attractive, there being no spills of any consequence. The followers included riders from Cambridge, Te Aroha, Paeroa, Rotorua, Wairakei, Hawke’s Bay, Whakatane and East Coast districts. After the close of the hunt the followers and spectators, numbering several hundred, assembled at "Maungawhare,” the picturesque home of Mr. A. Osborne, where all were treated to refreshments provided by the ladies’ committee. Mr. J. Tanner, of the Bay of Plenty Hunt Club, welcomed the gathering. The master of the Waikato Hunt, Mr. Wynn Brown, responded for the visitors. The function concluded with very hearty cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Osborne. The second meet will take place at Gate Pa on Wednesday and will finish with a point-to-point run on the racecourse. There will be another day’s hunting on Friday at Otumoetai.

On The Improve Golden Huia, the unraced trotting maro by Gold Bell—Princess Huia, is showing more promise of late and during the week-end, driven by C. G. Lee, she shaped in a pleasing manner. Her breaking habits when under pressure are becoming less frequent and when the mare leaves to go at an even gait all the way, she should repay owner Lovegrove for his patient attention.

Promising Novice Lady Yvonne (Our Thorpe—Lady Stepney) is stepping along nicely in her occasional jaunts at Alexandra Park, and is one of the promising novices that visit the track. The mare will probably take a little time to be ready for the fray, but under Geo. Stubbs’s careful manipulation, she will be given every opportunity to make good. Her dam_ was one of the real useful type, and there is reason to believe Lady Yvonne will prove a worthy representative of her parents.

Getting Ready For Action Tommy Aitkenhead has made a reappearance at the tracks with Satinbird and Queen Betty, and the pair give the appearance of having been in cosy quarters during the off season. The same trainer also has a big upstanding gelding by Blue Mountain, King from Intaglois, therefore own brothe.r to Free Advice. Bonanza, another of S. Ward’s string, is at present having his duties restricted to road and hill work, in the hope that “the treatment will have the effect of imbuing the son of Four Chimes with a do-his-best spirit. Will She Stand The Test

Luvan has .been taken up again an<j is being indulged in walking exercise. Trainer Julian entertains hopes of getting the speedy daughter of Lulu Boy to stand another preparation and should he succeed in his mission the mare will be handy later on when thq saddle events on the Otahuhu card come along for decision. It seems a pity that a mare possessing the speed of Luvan cannot be worked with regularity, as she would be capable of holding her own in classy society. Know Each Other

Golden Gate is pegging along nicely for W. Morgan and the pair seem to understand each other. When given strong work during the week-end the Gold Bell gelding went kindly for his driver, who must have been well pleased with the trotter’s effort. If Golden Gate continues in this vein it should be quite possible for his party to collect a pocketful of golden sovereigns some day during the sedSon. G. Stubbs’s Bad Luck

Geo Stubbs is having bad luck with his Our Thorpe gelding, Speed King. Last season the big fellow failed to win a race, although he knocked at the door on rarfe occasions. Since being turned out for his winter vacation the pacer injured a foot, which brought him extended leave from the track. Owner Stubbs brought him in recently to commence work for the Northland fixture, but leg trouble was apparent and back he went into retirement. As Speed King is one of those who fares better on certain courses, and Kensington Park being a favourite of his it is unfortunate for “Stubbsie” to be thus deprived of the pacer’s services. A colt that is attracting a lot of attention at Otahuhu is B. P. Edwards’s Man o’ War—Canzonetta representative, Man-at-Arms. He is now in his fourth year, but so far has not been privileged to see the races. His owner has not hurried the handsome young horse, but he is showing a fine turn of speed in his work. Several offers have been made for Man-at-Arms, but none so far have induced the master of the Mardell stud farm to part with him.

The Triumph Keeping In Form IT. p. Edwards is busy with several j other members of his stable, including ! tlio maiden trotter. Nebraska, who is I shaping well, although it will probably be some time before the El Carbine gelding is ready to deliver his best. Blair Audubon is in work, and should bo on hand when the saddle events rgu round. A sweet filly by The Triumph —Lucette is trotting in approved style, while the great American-bred trotter himself is also keeping fit by exorcise on the suburban area. Profiteer Returns To Work The black son of Gold Bell—Bronze Bell, Profiteer, is back again under Sid Groat’s wing and the winter season has had no ill-effects on him. The Mangere mentor is kept busy with his team, all of which bear a well-condi-tioned appearance. The Worthy Bond —Logan Queen filly is attracting considerable attention from visitors to Otahuhu and when put through her paces she shapes in pleasing fashion. Tony Victor, the latest to join the stable, is in nice health to tackle work. Papatoetoe Novices R. Hall has a strong hand of novices for the coming season, of which perhaps Warspite, a four-year-old son of Man o’ War, from a Victor Royal mare, may be the first to break the ice. Gold Treasure, the full brother to Gold Cast, promises to prove a useful member of the team when the country circuit is in swing, while a Logan Pointer representative might come to hand early. In addition to these, the well-performed Florent will probably receive a preparation by the Papatoetoe trainer. Lord Nepean In Fine Heart Sam Roe has worked wonders with little. Lord Nepean, and the Ribbomvoed horse is carrying a lot of useful condition, and when asked a question he will be in the right heart and spirit to respond to winding-up work. The ponified pacer has a fine turn of speed and whenever he unfurls it in earnest will make amends. Sam is also attending to the requirements of Pitaroa. and the old Petereta gelding is doing well and giving a lot of cheek. Wild Pirate’s Progeny W. Paul is putting Peter Pirate through his early season paces, and the son of Peter Moko—Wild Pirate is thriving on his exercises. This youngster is endowed with a lot of foot, and whenever he hits the trsiil at the first gong, will always make things awkward for the opposition. An elder sister to Peter, which favours the gait of its half-brother, Waikaha, is also being handled by the Mangere owner-trainer, but she looks like one requiring time.

Quiet Times at J. T. Paul’s Silence almost reigns supreme at Jim Paul’s homestead, where the majority of his team is resting. Waikaha has been having an easy time since his win at the Auckland winter fixture, but the sturdy Gold Bell trotter will later b£ on deck to make an attempt to win his third Rowe Cup. The gentleman of the establishment is admittedly the Sapling Stakes candidate by Guy Parrish from Bertha Bell, and if he doesn’t turn out to be the “joker” there will be something wrong with the game.

Sunart .... 11 8* Harrowgate 9 0 Home Made 11 2 American Kilia ... 10 7 Pillar . 0 Chrissarto 10 0 Altea . . . 9 0 Pikimai ... 9 10 Strontren 9 0 Ponjola ... 9 10 Padraigh . . 9 0 Pantler ... 92 TE MAITAI PLATE, Of £75; 6 furlongs. Democratic Warzone Warfille Fairone Gambler . Moth plane Kilorelle Somes A Iowa. Vaucleuse Skyrider Cold Air Balloon Jiu Jazz w Abasau Broxt Sambur MANAWATU HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE, Of £150; 3 miles. Rang! Sarto 11 12 Risk .... 9 5 Omaliu ... 11 2 Mataipuke .9 0 Trouble . . 10 9 Hats Off . 9 0 Mountain Red Spider 9 0 Crag ... 10 S Lochullin . 9 0 Askari ... 10 7 Terehu . . 9 0 Hollycomb 10 1 AOKAUTERE HACK HANDICAP, Of £90; 6 furlongs. Boy .... 9 0 Taranto . . . 7 12 Aurora BoreTapestry . . 7 11 alis .... S 3 Somes . . . 7 11 Taku Tama 8 0 Catuna . . . 7 11 Shining Star 7 13 Grand Acre 7 11 Golden Miss Field . 7 11 Shadow . 7 13 Disrank . . . 7 9 Volplane . . 7 12 Wet Winter 7 9 Pateroa . . 7 12 Degree . . . 7 9 KAIRANGA HANDICAP, Of £125; 7 furlongs. Lady DesWanderlust 7 7 mond ... 93 Lin ArlingRoyal Game . 8 11 ton . . . 7 3 Beaumont . 8 3 Brigadier Bill 7 3 Rouen ... 7 11 Othon . . . 7 2 Kilperon . . 7 S Vigilance . . 7 3 Imperial Moepai . . . 7 0 Spark ... 7 7 PARORANGI HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, Of £100; 2 miles. Pikimai . . 10 0 Captain Wai 9 9 Scrap Iron 9 72 Altea . . . 9 0 Teno ... 9 12 Lochullin . . 9 0 Birkbeck ..97 Te Pai . . . 9 0 Mataipuke 9 2 Red Spider 9 0 Hats Off . . 9 0 The Don . . 9 0 Terehu ..90 KIWITEA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP Of £100; 15 miles. Rouen . . 10 13 Lieut. Bill 9 2 Sunart ... 10 11 Pantagruel . 9 Beaumont . 10 4 Gambler 9 0 Olympic 9 12 Adrose ’ . . 9 0 Othon . . 9 12 Jackaroo . . 9 0 Kilia . . 9 10 Sneerer . . 9 0 Chrissarto . 9 3 FLAXB OURNE HACK HANDICAP, Of £90; 7 furlongs. Vigilance ..91 Kindle . . 7 7 Spearmiss 8 9 Shining Star 7 6 Desert Lad . 8 13 Volplane . . 7 6 Boy ... 8 6 Airforce 7 4 Grand Lady AloNational 8 1 phen . . . 7 Tanagra . 8 1 Skyrider . . 7 Elysianor . 7 10 Roburant . 7 2