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RACING NEWS.

FROM STABLE AND COURSE.

(By “Binocular.”)

December 8, 9 —Woodville District J.C. December 10, 11—South Canterbury J.C. December 11 —Waipa R.C. Decembor 16 18—Dargaville R.C. December 27 — -Waipukurau J.C. December 27, 28—Westland R.C. December 27, 28 — Taranaki J.C. December 27, 28—Dunedin J.C. December 27, 28, 30—Manawatu R.C. December 27, 29, January 1, 3—Auckland R.C. December 31, January 1, 4—Greymouth J.C.

The Woodville Club has received an excellent response from owners for its meeting on Wednesday. The re-opening of the railway through the Gorge apjrarently played a part to that end.

Mister Gamp, who was emasculated recently, is now almost himself again, showing plenty of life in the paddock and he will probably be found back in work next week. The Bronzetti-Brolly gelding, who is a solid sort, may yet prove a Cup horse and furnish Mr J. G. Collins with the opportunity to win a Manawatu Cup, a trophy which he won in 1895 and 1896.

The Awapuni trotting stallion Native King secured the championship at the recent Hawera Show in the harness stallion class, defeating wellknown son of Great Bingen, Worthy Bingen. The candidates for honours were judged both on the lead and in harness and the local representative was considered by the judge to be worthy of presentation in any show ring in Australia or New Zealand. Another district representative in Bismoore secured first in the maiden hack class and third in the walking competition.

Cawnpore, who has been racing in Sydney for some months past, was brought back to the Dominion by the Ulimaroa last .Tuesday, landing in Auckland.

Paddon,' who spent a few days at Awapuni on his way through from the Grand National meeting prior to adding a further success at the Marton meeting hold at Feilding, is spoken of as likely to do the southern circuit at Christmas and New Year.

Bright Day, who sustained an injury some time ago, is again in work. This animal, who has been a visitor to meetings at this end of the island on previous occasions, may, with other members of T. Wilson’s team, race at southern meetings during the Christmas holidays. The northerner figures in the nominations for the first day at Awapuni.

When the unsatisfactory nature of the season is taken into account, the nominations received by the Manawatu Racing Club for its Christmas meeting can be considered very satisfactory, the aggregate nominations for tlm first two days being equal to those rc-

ceived last year, although there is a drop on the third day. A peculiar fact is that, as was witnessed last year, the number for the concluding day is in excess of those for the preceding days.

The Tokomaru Hurdles, the opening event for the meeting, has attracted 20 nominations as compared with 19 last year. Such well-known performers as Gauntlet, Enare, Lady Gay, Potoanui, Glenidle, Little River, Brigadier Bill, Sottana and Comedy Prince figure therein, which should ensure keen competition.

A marked increase is forthcoming in the Maiden for last year’s big field of 33 has been exceeded by seven. While there are a number whose performances are not so well known, the presence of Mountain Star, Molto, Kalos, Conviction, Powhiri, Lady Cynthia, Capitulation, Star Chamber and Eloquent will give students of form something to base their selections on.

The Tararua Hack Handicap, which is run over a mile and 110 yards, has attracted 25 nominations as compared with 29 of last year, but as the big majority of the entrants have been racing recently, it will be surprising if the defections are not very few. Brigadier Bill and Glenidle, however, claim engagements in the hurdles and they may prefer to stand their ground therein.

The Manawatu Cup has attracted 20 as compared with 23 last year, but should Clarinda, Piuthair, Diogenes, Merry Day, Euphonium, Star Ranger, Rapier, Fresco, Ngata, Kilfaire and Novar be still in on acceptance day, an interesting race should result. Of the number, Clarinda, Piuthair, Diogenes, Fresco and Star Ranger also figure in the nominations for the Auckland Cup.

The Nursery has drawn 17 nominations which is three below those of last year and while several of the youngsters have not yet appeared in public, Paleta, Tom Bracken, Arrow Lad and Panther have all shown form in earlier engagements.

Two six furlongs events follow one another on the opening day—the Gillies Hack Handicap and the Fitzherbert Handicap for the open sprinters. While iii the former the 30 nominations are six below those of last year, the big sprint has attracted 25. the same as in 1925. Class is very well represented in both events, the presence of such performers as Orchid, Buoyant, Bright Knight, Peiieus, Degage, Reremoana, Lady Bentinck, Civility, Gold Box, First Acre, Penman, Epistle, Royal Damon, Startle, Inferno and Nincompoop promising to set early bettors a difficult task in the selection of the second leg of the double.

The good total of 35 figure in the Grandstand Handicap, the concluding event for the opening day, which is two in excess of last year. Awapuni stables furnish five of the number, while Chickwheat is a South Island nomination. Class is again well repre-

sented and the declaration of _ the weights will be awaited with interest.

A comparison of the nominations for the second day finds the fields larger in three instances than what was forthcoming last year, two equalling last years total and two a shade below, the events to be decided and the number of nominations being as under, last years being shown in parentheses : —Kelvin Handicap of a mile and 110 yards 23 (23), Highweight of a mile and a quarter 25 (19), Highden Handicap of sis furlongs 36 (28), Presidents Handicap of a mile and a quarter 26 (31), Terrace Hack Handicap of seven furlongs 38 (38), Himatangi Handicap of a mile and 110 yards 31 (37), Awapuni Handicap of six furlongs 24 (24). Whereas for the first day last year 218 nominations were received, 212 were forthcoming this year, but the reduction of six is counter-balanced by an increase of six on the second day. It is rather peculiar that last year the total number of nominations for the third day attained the high figure of 287, 69 more than on the opening day. While the disparity is not so marked in the present instance, there being a shrinkage of 43 this year, the cocnluding day finds 32 more nominations forthcoming for the final day as compared with the first day.

Only in two instances have increases on the third day been forthcoming when comparisons are made with the 1925 nominations! the events and entrants being as under:—Tiritea Hurdles of one and three-quarter miles 23 (22), Whitmore Hack Handicap of seven furlongs 38 (30), Juvenile of five furlongs 20 (30), Liverpool Handicap of a mile and 110 yards 36 (46), AVestbury Hack Handicap of five furlongs 31 (42), Clandboyne Handicap of a mile and 110 yards 34 (47), Christmas Hack Handicap of seven furlongs 35 (40), ICawau Handicap of six furlongs 27 (30).

Benzora is reported to have bled while being worked at Hawera on Monday last, but in subsequent work during the week did not show any ill effects. The Bisogne colt was, however, withdrawn at Feilding, but the state of the going may have played its part.

The Australian-bred Skypoint is stated to be showing a lot of pace in bis work at Hawera and up to five furlongs may have to be reckoned with.

Sunart is reported to have again broken down, this time in the good leg, as the result of his favouring the unsound one, and it is unlikely that any further attempt will be made to train the Sunny Lake gelding.

The promising two-year-old Arrow Lad , has been suffering from a cold since the AVellington meeting, and was in consequence not accepted for at the AA’oodville meeting.

Elysianor won a double at Feilding three months ago, but he was unable to repeat the performance at the recent fixture. The Etysian gelding was sent out favourite in both his engagements, but two thirds was his portion.

Mr C. G. Russell, part owner of Civility, is reported to be presenting a £IOO cup to go to the owner of the winning animal in the next AA r anganui Cup race. The trophy is being offered to Commemorate his coming of age as a committee-man.

Prior to racing Thomond served a few mares and the first of his foals recently put in an appearance at Foxton where InnoladdO foaled a fine big filly to Messrs Dwan Bros’ horse. A second of his progeny has now made an appearance, Rose of Athens having foaled a black colt to the same sire.

Riccarton reports state that Nincompoop and Precious, who are now trained by J. Boyd, will be racing at Awapuni and Feilding during the holiday season.

The Dunedin sportsman, Mr A. S. Cambridge, lias placed his imported mare Nooline under the care of F. P. Claridgo at Riccarton. She is a four-year-old grey, by Bethlehem ,son of Roi Herode) from Mince Pie, by Minstead (son of Minting). Apart from her attractive breeding, states a southern writer, she has plenty of size and should develop into a useful performer later in the season.

Provided Battlement continues to do well during the next few weeks, lie will be taken north by F. D. Jones for the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting, and will be a competitor in the Great Northern Derby on New Year’s Day. AVhether he is qualified to take on Commendation at even weights is a point that requires demonstration. His Australian running, however, left no doubt as to his stamina, as he won over a mile and three-quarters at Randwick in record time. He carried only a light weight on that occasion, but it will cause no surprise if he proves himself, later in the season, a high-class three-year-old over long journeys.

TAUMARUNUI MEETING

CUP TO MISS VERA,

Per Press Association. TAUMARUNUI, Dec. 4. The Taumarunui Racing Club’s meeting was held to-day. The totalisator receipts were £13,498 against £11,712 last year. Results:— TRIAL PLATE, of 75 sovs.; weight, 8.0. Six furlongs.

1 Abbess 1 2 Macroom 2 5 Bracken Abbey 3 Also started: Abbey Day, Abbey Queen, Always, Bright Comet, General Maniapoto, Lady Cintra, Lady Spalpeen, Master Mind, Seaport, Scot Free, Tea Leaf.

Won by a length and a-half, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 16 3-ssec. TARINGAMOTU HACK HANDICAP, of 80 eovs. Six furlongs. 4 Branson, 7.0 1 2 Cantab, 7.2 2 1 Joy Germ, 8.4 3 Also started: Green Bonnet, 8.10; Topping, 7.13; Rina Mangu, 7.0; Miss Penury, 7.0. Won by a length and a-half, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 15 4-ssec. TAUMARUNUI CUP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 2 Miss Vera, 7.2 1 3 Passionate, 8.3 2 1 Spoony, 8.5 3 Also started: Forest Gold, 7.12; Ngarara, 7.0. Won by a length and a-quarter, a length between second and third. Time, 2min 12sec. MATAPUNA HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Five furlongs. 4 Bracken Abbey, 7.4 1 3 Green Bonnet, 8.11 * 8 Abbey Grey, 7.0 * *Dead heat. Aw started: Atapai, 8.4; Gold Clip,

7.12: Macroom, 7-10; Master Mind, 7.4: Abbey Queen, 7.4; Day Guide, 7.0; Velma Day. 7.0; Miss Penury, 7.0 Won by half a length.- Time, 1 ■min 6 l-ssec. MANUNUI HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of IX) sovs. One mile and a-half. 1 Gold Rep, 9.12 1 6 Glencairn, 9.12 " 3 Scot Free, 9.0 9 Also started: Ngahinepouri, 10*11; Advent, 10.4; Tres Bon, 10.2; Ahurere, 9.0; Waiau Lad, 9.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, a length between second and third. Time, 2min 50sec. MATIERE HACK HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Branson, 7.0 1 8 Always, 7.5 , 2 2 Cantab, 7.1 3 Also started: Bright Comet, 7.12; Lady Spalpeen, 7.1; Rina Mangu, 7.0. Won by a length, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, lmin 3sec. RANGAItOA FLYING HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Tekoroke, 9.4 1 3 Miss Egypt, 8.5 2 2 Day Guard, 9.4 3

Also started: Passionate, 8.1. Won by a neck, half a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 17 2-5 sec. OWHANGO HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. One mile. 1 Ngarara, 8.9 1 3 Day Lass, 7.4 2 6 Niblick, 7.4 3 Also started: Lightwood, 9.0; Lady Cintra, 7.8; Glenmaree, 7.4; Velma Day, 7.4; Seaport, 7.4. Won by a length and a-quarter, two and a-half lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 47scc. METHVEN MEETING* JOHN BRADBURY WINS THE CUP. CHRISTCHURCH. Dec. 4. The Metliven races were held to-day in fine weather. There was a good attendance. Additional results: SPRINGFIELD TRIAL PLATE HANDICAP, of 80 sovs.; weight-for-ago. Six furlongs. 4 Moratorium 1 3 Chivalry 2 1 All Colours 3 Also started: Royal Colours, The Atom, Bloodshed, Kilbox, Master Glance, Master Clarence, Kells. AVon by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 15sec. DRAYTON TROT HANDICAP (harness), of 90 sovs. One mile and aquarter. 2 Genuine, scr 1 7 Daisy Pointer, 36yds. behind 2 3 Logan Lily, scr 3 Also started: Direct Wave, Little Kewpie, Brent Fire (coupled with Genuine), Poldena, Princess Thorpe, Bagpipes, Holly Pointer (coupled with Ixjgan Lily). Great Actress, Tetrachord, Carnival, Noble Dillon, Bell Loburn, Betty’s Boy, Wakataua, Fair Dillon, Cornage, Bower, Ayr, Honour Bright. METHVEN CUP, of 165 sovs.; one mile and a-quarter. 2 John Bradbury, 7.9 1 1 Margaret Birney, 7.13 2 3 lvilris, 7.0 3 Also started: 4 Red Wink 9.0. AVon by two lengths, six lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 9sec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Precious, 9.0 1 3 Gold Mint. 8.3 2 1 Solrose, 9.0 3 Won by three lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin. 15sec. VIEAVMONT HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Gold Brick, 8.10 1 2 Coch-v-bondhu, 8.4 2 3 AVill Oakland, 8.13 3 Also started: 4 Tam Glen, 7.11. AATrn by three lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 29sec. FARMERS’ TROT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Logan Lily, scr 1 2 Daisy Pointer, 48yds. behind ... 2 1 Loburn, scr 3 Also started: Direct AA r ave, Fair Logan, Princess Thorpe, Panto, Bagpipes, Molly Pointer/Logan Lily, Tetrachord, Carn Val, Dillon Bell, Somerton, Kempton, Betty’s Boy, AVhakataua, Bay Nut, Daisy Pointer, Bower Dillon, Bon Elect, Mv Sonny, St. Bridget, Huon Denver, Killincliy. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min. 66 2-ssec. MOUNT HUTT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Economist, 8.9 1 Scratched: Gold Brick and Gay Juliet. (Other details of this event have not been forwarded).

RACING IN AUSTRALIA

MOOREBANK HANDICAP

SYDNEY, Dec. 5. At the AA'anvick Farm races the following was the result of the MOOREBANIv HANDICAP, one mile : Colesberg, 8.0 1 Siaosi, 7.8 2 Overyssel, 7.7 3 Nineteen started. AAkm by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.411. —Press Association.

V.R.O. CHARITY MEETING. MELBOURNE, Dec. 5. ' At the A r ictoria Racing Club’s annual charity meeting at Moonee Valley the following were the principal results : AVELTER PLATE, six furlongs. Adjong, 8.10 1 Coolness, 8.7 2 Poetaster, 9.10 3 Fifteen started. AA’on by half a neck. Time, 1.14. HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, one mile. Savadeen, 9.0 1 Horoscope, 9.5 2 Hampden, 9.9 3 Fourteen started. AVon by a head. Time,, I.4l.—Press Association. AVAIPA RE-HANDICAPS. AUCKLAND, Dec. 5. The following re-handicaps have been declared for the AA’aipa Racing Club meeting on December 11: Pironga Handicap Hurdles.—Gold Rep 61b, 9.8. Ohaupo Handicap.—Miss A 7 era 61b, 7.8. Kihikihi Handicap.—Miss Vera 61b, 7.8; To Koroke 61b, 7.6. Flying Handicap.—Te Koroke 61b, 7.6.

Orakau Handicap. Ngarara 61b, 8.9; Branson 121 b, 8.5.

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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 7, 6 December 1926, Page 9

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RACING NEWS. FROM STABLE AND COURSE. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 7, 6 December 1926, Page 9

RACING NEWS. FROM STABLE AND COURSE. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 7, 6 December 1926, Page 9

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