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Taranaki Daily News, 22 April 1920, Page 3

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MANAWATU RACES. SIR ST DATS RESULTS, r AMYTHAS WINS GOLD CUP. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Palmerston North, Last Night. The Ma.na.watu autumn meeting opened today in fair weather. The going was very holding after three days' rain. There was a fair attendance, and the totalistor handled £41.699, as against £30,095 for the same day last year. Results: — . APPRENTICE PLATE—2 Sea Foam (0, CorkM) 1, 1 Island 2, 3 Castellan 3. Also ran; 6 Niutereni, 4 Gay Patron, 5 Lord Desmond, 7 Rouen. Won by half a length, the third horse well back. Time, 1.32. KARERE HURDLES. —6 Zola (Copestafce) 1 4 Sweet Tipperary 2, 1 Yankee Jack 3. Also ran: 5 Explorer, 2 Sail Home, 3 Hautawa, 7 Gaekwar, 8 Yucatan. Won very comfortably at the finish. Yankee Jack and Sail Home were well back fourth and fifth. Time, 3:23. PRINCE OP WALES HANDICAP —8 Dainty Stop (R. D. Morris) 1, 4 Marqueteur 2, 1 Bonnetter 3. Also ran.: 0 Oratress, 2 Lin* gerie, 1 Trespass, 3 Daytime, 7 Golushine, 12 Demos, 5 Rlslngham, 9 Old Gold, 11 Detroit, 10 Haversack. The winner led all the way and won by a head at the finish, Bonnetter a length away thlTd, and Detroit fourth. Time, 2.0. MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES 3 Little River (H. Gray) 2, 4 Demand 2, C In-, Burrectlon 3. Also ran: 1 Humbug, 2 Raceful, 5 Blackmail, 7 Rieuse, S Quip. Won! by half a length, after a good finish. Insurrection was a length away third. Time, 1.17 —the slowest In the history of the raco. LINTON HACK WELTER—6 Valencia (Goldfinch) 1, 7 Sweet Song 2, 14 Whiz Bang 3. Also ran: 2 Simon, 12 Self Alliance, 8 Amberine, 4 Molyneaux, 3 Farce, 1 Rebuff, 5 Persian Prince, 11 Guianform, 9 Mnnnikln. 13 Rtudeat, 10 Dixie Boy, 15 Donnybrook. Won by half a length in a good finish.' Wlilz Bang was ciose. up third. Guianform andSelf Alliance fell. The latter broke a leg and was destroyed. Time, 2,5. AWAPUNI GOLD CUP, of 575 soys., weight-for-age. One mile and a quarter. I—y«. V. S. Easton's b. g. Amythas, by Demosthenes—Gdld Treasure, 3 yr3., 8.6 (A J. Mutfiynn) 1

2—Mr. H. W. Brown's br. h. Arrowsmlth, by Chaucer—Sagltta., syrs. f 9.2 2 s—Mr.5 —Mr. K. S. Williams' br. g. Vagabond, by Martian —Gipsy Girl, fiyrs., 9.2 8 Also ran: 5 Star Lady, 4 Miss Gold. Mis*. Gold led for half the distance, and then gave way to Amythas and Arrowsmlth. Those two fought every yard of the rest of the journey, and in a great finish the former won all out by a bare length. Vagabond was well back third. Time, 2.13 3-3. WOODHEY HACK HANDICAP —3 Cnicetle (Barry) 1, 1 Parorangi 2, 18 Princess Marion 3. Also ran: 4 Sir Fanciful, 13 Kilgour, 2 Heather Sprig. 5 Irapuka, 0 Asterina, 0 Fassin' Through, 19 Yankee Dun, 11 War Baby. 12 Miss Love, 13 Empyrean. 36 Stutter, fi Utuwai, 10 Mumble, 8 Lady Faula, 22 Quiniro, 15 Xaftmr, 21 Sling Camp, 17 Achlllion Wr-n by a head in an exciting finish. The third horse was close up. Time, 1.20. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.—2 80-Peep (L. G. Morris) 1, 4 Mustard Pot 2, 5 Silver Link 3. Also ran: 7 Hymestra. 4 Acre, 3 Chimera, Ct Parisian Diamond, 7 Birkenvnle, 8 Ermine. Won by a nose. Time, 1.19.

THE RACING DESCRIBED. THE STRUGGLE OF CHAMPIONS. NOTES EY "MOTUP.OA." (By Telegraph.—Special to Dally News) P&lmerston XcTth, Last Night Tho Manawatu mooting opened in dull aud threatening weather. • The attendance was large, and the racing first-class, the Awapunl Gold Cup in particular being worth Going a long way to see. Self Alliance broke a leg in the Hack Welter, and was destroyed Proceedings opened with the Apprentices' Plate, Sandy Mac Donald and Metronome being the only withdrawals, seven going to the post. A poor betting race saw the Hawora trained Island even money favorite Sea Foam and Castellan being the only others seriously Bupported. Gay Patron broke away ;ind galloped along the hack, but eventually the field was sent away smartly, hut in straggling order. Island was the first away, and Ir-d Castellan, Lord Desmond, nnd Sea Foam, with Gay Patron and Niutireul very badly left. Island led info thy straight from Sea Foam, vrSlh Castellan and Gay Patron-together several lengths back Sea Foam had Island's measure at the distance, and beat htm home comfortably. Castellan was a poor third Just in front of Gay Patron, who was not pushed.

Wishful, Gang Awa, All Talk, tfgatotnuf, Tou Tere, and Paddington Green were all Absentees from the Karere Hurdles. Another poor betting race saw Yankee Tack and Sail Home the best backed, Zola being unaccountably neglected. Sweet Tipperarv was .unusually quiet at tho post, and led Hautawa and Yankee Jack along the hack and Into the straight. Zola, worked his wav through along the back the last time, and led Sweet Tipperarv, Hautawa, and Sail Home Into the straight Zola had no difficulty in winning comfortably from Sweet Tipperary, with Sail Home, and Hautawa closo up, Maloha, Imnribbon. Battle Song. Borealis, and Active were withdrawn from the Princo of Wales' Handicap. Kemball's bracketed pair, Bonnetter and Trespass, was better backed than Lingerie and Daytime Daytime delayed the start, but all went off in fair order. Dainty Step and Haversack led a bunched crowd past the stand, and along the back Dainty Step. Haversack, and Daytime were the most prominent. Dainty Step led into the straight and stayed on long enough to win from Marqueteur, who finished very fast. Bonnetter was a close third, and Detroit fourth.

The Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes attracted a good field of eight. Chrvjwwtum, Fortune Teller, and Island being the only scratching. Humbug carried nearly half thn

•whine. Raceful was also well hacked .•"wise and Blackmail were the quickest away, •-"swtefl by Humbug, Demand, and Little -'-cr w h o improved their positions along '"jack, with the favorite making heavy Demand was the first to for the run homo, but Little «•••• . . '—handled by Gray, came like a

nicely by half a length. De''insurrection by two lengths for Reom ml Raceful was fourth. The winner paid a remarkably good price for a Gray mount.

Risingham, Falstaff. Convention, May Morn, 1 .Tolly Cove, and Zanol were taken out of the Linton Hack Welter., leaving fifteen runners Rebuff iv;is better backed than Simon, hut, Kolyneaus and the others were well sunported in a good betting race A splendid start, was effected. Rebuff and Dixie Boy leading a bunched lot passing the Blaml Rebuff Was clear of Dixie Roy, Student, and Farce along the back, but Sweet Song. Simion, Valencia. and Self Alliance all closed up. Approaching the home bend Self Alliance fell, breaking a leg. and bringing down his stable mate. Guianform. Rebuff cried enough inside tho distance, and Sweet Song, Whiz Bang, and Valencia singled themselves out. Valencia finished best and beat Sweet Son-i by hall' a length. Whiz Bang, two lengths behind, was third, And Molyneaux fourth. Fiery Cross and Oratress were not saddled up for tbo Awapuni Gold Cup. but Amythas. Arrowsmith, Vagabond, Star Lady, and Miss Gold went to the post. The quintette attracted great attention, and the appearance of W. Young, who rode Star Lady after a term of disqualification. w.'.-s th > occasion for a great ovation. Arrowsmith went down best in his preliminary, but Amythas also went. well. Star Lady looked on the big side. Amylhas was odds-rn favorite, and justified public, confidence by winning in fine style after a splendid race. All moved off in line. Miss Gold Icadine Amythas. Vagabond. Arrowsmith. and Star Lady down the straight Miss Gold was still In front, at the six fminnes post, but at the five furlongs Amythas made a quick dart xn ' the front, and Grav sent Arrowsmith along i In hot pursuit. Four fuTlonus from home Amythas was n Irngth and a half our from Arrowsmith. and lb" race had resolved itself into a duel between the pair of champions Gray forced Arrowsmith up to Acnytbas' quarter as they neared the home bend, and the excitement, was immense. Amvthns made another effo'l to break away, but. Arrowsmith, now under the whip, chnilenec'd hotly at the distance. Amythas hud a bare length's advantage, and Arrowsmith. d-.srierateJv ridden by Gray, gradually crept up. The crowd went mad as fhe pair struggled -over the last hundred yards. Amjthas was ridden with hands and heels only, while was under the whip o«*er the last three furlongs Both were well licked at tho finish, but Amvthns finished like a same one, and held Ills length's advantage to the bitter end. Tt. was one of the finest contests ever seen on the course ajid both cracks came in for an enthusiastic reception on returning to the birdcage. Mr F Easton was not present to see Amvthns win and thei c.up was not presented. Vagabond was a poor third, Mlm Gold fourth, and Star Lady last.

Twenty-two went to tlie post for the Woodhay HmSc Handicap, sad the battine took •

wide range, Parorangi being slightly better backed titan Heather Sprig and Cnieelle. A straggling start saw Yankee Dan and Pussln Through first, away, ami three furlongs from hcftie Passin' Through led Asterina, Parorangi, and a bunched lot, with Crucelie and Princess Marion closing up i'a»c, Parovangi appeared to have the race well in hand at the distance, but Crucelle enmo with a great run and beat him on the post. Prin-<-.e*R Marion was a fair" third, and Utuwai fourth. Quiniri* was badly left. Scratehings in the Telegfaph Handicap Included Bindle, Tigritiya, Inah, Svvance River, and Parorangi, leaving nine starters. Mustard Pot and Chimera each went; over the thousand mark, with Acre next in demand. Silver Link hopped off in front, and Jed Chimera and 80-Peep along the back. Silver Link was joined by 80-Peep and Mustard Pot at the distance, and tho trio fought out a fine finish, 80-iPeep just beating Mustard Pot by 'the narrower of margins, with Silver Link a length away, and Chimera fourth.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Palmerston North, Last Night. Acceptances for tho Manawatu second day are : KAIRAXGA HURDLES HANDICAP. One mile and a hrtlf.—Omahu 11.9, Sweet Tipperary 11.8, All Talk 11.4, Want 10.12, Sail Home 0.8, Hautawa 9.4. STONYHUItST WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Dainty Step 9.7, Goldshine 9.6, Detroit 8.10, Amberine, Ahika 7.11, Parorangi 7.9, Kllgour 7.7. AVA WELTER HANDICAP. On© mile and 55 yards.—Simon 9.12, Molyneaux 9.0, Rebuff 8.8. Farce 8.7, Sweet Song B.G, Mumble, Sea Foam 8.4, Namur 7.12, Persian Prince 7.10, Whiz Bang, Guinaform 7.9, Miralma 7.5, Mao-i nikin. Student 7.7. CLOVERLEA NURSERY HANDICAP. P< re furlongs—Little River 9.4, Rieuse 7.13, Bonnibrook, Kikini G.ll, Festivity, Lord Desmond, Strategy, Tivoli, Rouen 0.7. LONGBURN HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter. —Kilmoon 9.1, Dusky Eve, Nobleman 8.6, Bonnetter 8.3, Marqueteur 8.0, Punka 7.31, Lingerie, Dainty Step 7.9, Demos 6.13, Detroit 6.11. ADDISTONE FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Rlsingham 9.3, Vasilkov 8.10, Heather Sprig, Sir Fanciful 8.9, Ifapuka 8.8, Crucello 8.1, Passin' Through 8.0, Empyrean, Yankee Dan 7.5, Miss Love 7.4, Utuwai, Lady Paula 7.2, Princess Marion 7.0, Quintro 6.1.% Sling Camp fi.U, Castellan 0-9, Mir;tlma 0.8, Bolle o' the Camp, Achillion, Gay Patron i 6.7. BOROUGH HANDICAP. Six furlongsMustard Pot 7.9, Miss Gold 7,3, BlrkenraJe, ! Parorangi 6.7.

TROTTING. AUCKLAND SECOND DAY. Auckland, Last Nlsnt. The Trotting Club's autumn meeting concluded to-day. The whither was fine, aiui there was a large attendance. The totaliaator handled £34,061, making £73,261 10s for tne meeting—an increase of £18,587 10s on lost year. Results:— BARN HANDICAP. Miss Marvin Downs (Miller) 1, 12 Mintom-tte 2, If. Wild Nut 3. Also started: 12 C.uava, 17 King Edward, D Lady Lonsdale, 14 Toller, S Pura Bell, Springhok, 2 Gentle Ribbon, ltf Audex, 18 All Blue, 10 Luna Dillon, 11 Sebisca, 1 Mat Patch, 3 Norm lea Heir. 6 Canberra, 4 Bon Bon, 13 Kereoiie. Won by fifteen lengths. Time, 3 57 3-5.

TUANAKAU HANDICAP j—s Levrine (WUletts) 1, 1 Ituapere 2, 3 titella C. 3. Also started: 4 Reveille, 6 Master Grattan, 7 Miss Royal, 2 Treanac. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 3.50. PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP.—B Comedy Chief (Mlchillen) 1, 2 Strategy 2, 4 Steel Boil 3. Also started: Gold Uueon, 3 Lord .'lose, C Waverley, 1 Emperor, 7 Partner. Won by four lengths. Time, 4 43 4-5. AUTUMN HANDICAP.-—4 Bronze Patch (Redshaw) 1, 5 Hint 2, <> Kirlkirlroa 3. Also started: 1 Wild Lady, 3 Gold Rod, 7 lena Patch, 2 Blueu'ood. Won by three lengths. Time, 4.54 2-5. MEMORIAL HANDICAP. 8 Prize Pearl (Cunningham) 1, 10 Hymen 2, 1 Kempsey 3. Also started: 11 Mount Albert, 14 Lady Burlington. 12 Tim Doolan, 4 Albert Patch, 5 Lucille, 3 Fishcrton, ft Te Awa, 13 Piuvhcnua, 6 Petrova, 7 Lady Somerset, 2 Ruanul. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 3.33 3-5. MEMBERS' HANDICAP. (Pisher) 1, 3 Hold Boy 2, 1 Lady Park 3. Also started: 9 KlrikirlToa, G Wonderland, 8 Blade Horse. G Bluewood, 2 Hint, 7 Billy Parole. Won by four lengths. Time, 4 30 4-5. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP.—3 Greta, (Bryce) 1, 4 Ena Bell 2, 0 Manuka Park 3. Also niarled: fl Hula. Dillon, 2 Prinzora, 1 Temple, 7 Trooper Dillon, Emperor, 8 Gold Girl. Won by sqven lengths. Time, 2*55. FARRW.ELL HANDICAP,—4 Hymon (McMillan) 1, it Bronze Patch 2, 12 Sandrift 3. Also started: 11 Tim Doolan, 5 Sea Nymph, 7 Nlta Bell, 13 Puivhenun, fi Agnes Clilef, 3 Pearl d'Or, S Potrova, 10 Lady Somerset, 1 Dorothy Dapple, 2 Prize Pcwri. Won by half a length. Time, 2.25 3-5.

T.J.C. DISTRICT COMMITTEE. The T.J.C. District Committee mot at the secretary's office 011 Tuesday evening, there being present Messrs. L. A. Nolan (in the chair), ft. Praser, S. Pitt, A. E Washer, J. Gray, B. H. Chancy, and E. P. Blundcll. Licences were grunted to the following trainers: A. K. Lumsden, D. Campbell and IV. (T Anstis {subject to tho Wimjranui Club offering no objection). The application of T. Chaplin for a jockey's license was referred hack to the T.J.C.. W. H. Mowbray, who applied direct for a gentleman rider's certificate, was advised th apply to the chairman of the totalisator club nearest his residence, tor a certificate of fitness. The list of fines, ets., for the Opunake RC. for the 17th March, 1920, was approved. The transfer of the apprenticeship of Ceorpe Johns from H. A. Nodder to 0. Cox, was approved. Permission was granted to the North Taralutki Hunt Club to use the T..T. Club's course for a riu-p meeting on August 26. The following dates of Tace meetings for the coming season were approved: North Taranakl Huut. Aug. 2fi, 1!>20; Stratford R.O, Jan. 1 and 1921; Opunake R.C., March 17, 1921; BKmont RC„ Peb. 9 and 10, and May 11 and VI, 1921; T.J.C. Dec. 27 and 28. 1920, and Feb. 2 and 3. 1921. The application of the Stratford Club for October IT. and 14, 1920, was approved, subject to an additional totali-; sator permit being obtained j Two charges of misbehaviour on tlie part 1 of trainers were considered by the committee, I and also a complaint by a trainer that an I apprentice had left his service without cause.