RACING NEWS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 21, 21 December 1932, Page 10

RACING NEWS

THE MANAWATU CUP. PAST HISTORY. WELL KNOWN PERFORMERS. (By “Binocular.”) Boxing Day will find tho time-honoured Manawatu Cup race, which was first contested in 1396, again coining up for decision. During tho first four years it was known as tlio Palmerston Cup, but tho title was changed on Boxing Day just 36 years ago. As a result of tho Auckland Racing Chib’s meeting clashing with the Awapuni fixture, the fields in the Manawatu Cup suffer somewhat, but nevertheless, there are several instances where the winner has gono on to add tho Wellington Cup approximately a month later. Some years prior to 1892 it had been the custom of tho club to hold a one-day meeting on Boxing Day. when the principal event bore tho title of the Boxing Day Handicap, tho distance having varied from a mile and a-lialf to a mile and three-quarters. History discloses that Germaine annexed the honours for three years in succession. Tho following yeai—in 1889 —Montrose was tho winner, while Daniel O’Rourke scored in 1890 and 1891.

Liberator, a six-year-old gelding by Betrayer from Diana, won the first Palmerston Cup when carrying 8.9. Attending him homo were Rangipuhi and Retina, while among the unplaced division were Torpedo, Sword belt. Musket, Zacclio, Ngati-Oma and Rar.gatira. Retina, who had just previously won the North Canterbury Cup and had acted as runner-up to Daniel O’Rourke the year previously in tho Boxing Day Handicap, was tho favourite, but Liberator, who was the public’s second choice, proved to be tho winner. while Rangipuhi also got up to beat Retina by a length. After the race Liberator was sold by his owner, Mr Daly, of the West Coast, to Mr M. Walker, in whoso colours tho gelding won the Grand National Hurdles. I He was in turn disposed of to Mr P. ; Butler and went on to repeat his victory , in the Grand National Hurdles with 12.6 on his back, and then add the Great Northern Hurdles and the Great Northern Steeplechase in 1895. The threo next Palmerston Clips were won in turn by Mr P. Butler’s An Revoir (St. George— Farewell), who just previously had won the C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap and Metropolitan Handicap, and subsequently scored in the Wanganui Stakes a.n.d tho Wellington Autumn Handicap; Mr W. R. Tuck’s Irish Twist (Ingoniar —Torori), who, earlier in the day, had won (lie opening event of the programme, tho Telegraph Handicap, seven furlongs, and later on in tho season added tho Rangitikei Cup and the Wanganui Winter Oats to his record; and Mr J. G. Collins’s Lorelei (Cruiser—Laurel), tvho, however, was not tho mare of that name who so often' appears in modern New Zealand pedigrees—this mare being by Lcolinus from the Traducer mare Naiad, a daughter of Mermaid. Lorelei was tho winner of tho race again the fifth year, when tho title had changed to tlio Manawatu Cup. She was the first of the three horses who have succeeded twice in the race, the other two being Morrivonia (1909 and 1910) and Nobleman (1917 and 1918). Between his successes Nobleman also won tho Wellington Cup. An interesting race was the Cup that the 1901 New Zealand Cup winner Tortulla Torpedo —Honeysuckle won on tho Boxing Day of the same year, carrying 9.8, the record weight for many years carried to victory in the contest. Tortulla had to concede 121 b to the next on the list. Palaver, who finished third, and two stone to Toil, whom she beat by a long head. The race was practically a duel between Tortulla and Toa who rante away

from tho field nt the home turn. C. Jenkins, an Tortulla, waited till about 30 yards from the post, and then released a fast, short run, just cutting Toa out in tho last few strides.

In tho onsuing years since Tortulla’s victory, the weight-carrying record stood until Historic won in 1930 with 9.9. On that occasion the local representative, Merry Damon, put forward a great claim for tho honours when, after being last to turn into the straight, ho just failed by a head to reach Historic. There was an unusual episode surrounding the 1929 ccntest when Sea town was prevented from going to Auckland owing to his shipping arrangements from New Plymouth breaking down. On tho morning of tho race he was rushed through to Awapuni whero ho had also been accepted. lie was early out in front and stayed thero in win narrowly from Cashier with hirst Acre third. Of that field in 1929 Seatown is tho only member included in this year’s race, but with tho added years and tho absence of any recent racing, ho will have little to cominond him next Monday. NOTES. Tho apprentice Jockoy, N. R. McKenzie, who is attached to H. L. Russell’s stable, received concussion and a broken collarbone when Musquil fell with him in tho Waipa Plato on Saturday, and was removed to tho To Awamutu Hospital. Tho judicial committee of the Waipa Racing Club held an inquiry into the fall of Musquil, and, after hearing the evidence of several riders who rode in tho race, decided that the fall was purely accidental. Mr P. A. Swney stated on Saturday that Volitnond has been turned out and will do no further racing. Volitnond is a seven-year-old mare by Limotid from Tivoli, and she may have had a bettor record than she possesses only for mishaps and other troubles that affected her. At her best she was a very capable performer, her victories including tho Takapuna Plate and the Alison Cup. Her winnings amount to £2045. Mr F. J. McManemin'has decided not to rehandicap for their Ellcrslio engagement's any of the horses who won at To Awamutu on Saturday. These include the Cup candidates Teels and the Railway Handicap candidate All Humbug. As the result of straining tho muscles of his off hind leg, All Supreme is unlikely lo fulfil his engagement in the Queen’s Plato or Railway Handicap at Ellertdio, and unless rapid improvement in made, the trip will not be undertaken. The incident in which All Supreme suffered occurred on Saturday morning after the breakfast interval, when lie sot off for a task on No. 1 track the reverse way, accompanied by Arises. They had nol gone more than a furlong at half- ; pace when All Supremo faltered and appeared for a time to be in a bad way. However, be was able to walk away, favouring a hind leg. Arises may not make tho trip alone.

Three of defunct Mercian King’s progeny, all three-year-olds, are now regular workers on the Hastings track. Royal Shift, from Head Scrang’s dam, Chemise, has already raced and is said to bo a most promising sort. The two others are as yet unnamed, one being a gelding from o Wormwood —Kooya marc and owned by Mr A. Symcs, ai.d the other a (illy from a Joculator mare and owned by Mr G. B. Beatsoti.

Although Billy Boy has only been in work a few weeks, ho is rounding up into shape very rapidly and bears a bright and healthy appearance. He has been schooled on that occasion, In Vain, is still on the all liis customary cleverness, and may bo given a race at the coming meeting at Ellcrslio. Owing to a short preparation Billy Boy may not be forward enough to see out a solidly-run two miles, but the racing is sure to benefit him for later engagements. SPECIAL WEIGHTS. EVENTS AT AUCKLAND. Tho following are the weights to be carried by the horses engaged in tho special weight's events at tho Auckland summer meeting:— FIRST DAY. Queen’s Plate, of 300 sovs.; three-year-olds, 8.0, four-year-olds and upwards 8.9. marcs allowed" 51b. One mile.—Lordly Knight, King’s Knave, All Supreme 8.9, Azalea, Glcnhaupo 8.4. Sunny Bachelor. Supreme Ruler, Jonathan, C'arfex 8.0, Senorita. Berate. La Modcrne, Gay Marigold, Prolyxo, Broken Rule 7.9. FOURTH DAY. Royal Stakes, of 500 sovs. Two and three-year-olds. Two-year-old 7.6, three-year-olds 9.0; fillies allowed 31b; penalties and allowances. Six furlongs.—Pillow Fight (inch 51b pen.) 9.5, Silver Ring, Lack 9.0, Queen Arausio (inch 101 b allowance) 8.1, Red Manfred (inch 51b pen.) 7.11, Midian (inch 31b pen.). Guarantee (inch 31b pen.) 7.9. Princess Doreen (inch 51b pen.) 7.8, Pegged Exchange, Diatomous, Imposto, Deputy Ruler, Tavern Knight 7.6, Fracas, Coronis 7.3. The weights in the Royal Stakes are subject to further alteration in the event of any of tho runners winning a race or races on tho first three days of the meeting. RIDERS AT AUCKLAND. Tho following riding engagements have

been announced for tho first day of tho Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting next Monday ; L. G. Morris: Concentrate, Cadland, Midian. R. Reed: Gay Crest, Sunny Sky, Pegged Exchange, Dole. Sunny Buchelor, Gold Trail or Korokio. A. E. Ellis: Fast Passage, Cricket Bat. E. A. Keesing; Epigram. A. H. Eastwood: Jaloux, Exaggeration, Blanford, Fracas, Silver Scorn, Berate. R. E. Coveny; Great Star. IC. Veil re; Royal Artist, Tea Trader, Cnrfox, Princess Doreen. 11. Gilmer: Knight of Australia, Ornamental. H. N. Wiggins: Tout le Mond, Tho Quorn, Gold Pocket, Moonflect. L. Du lieu: Claremorc, Supremo Ruler, King’s Archer. W. Rennie: Royal Visitor. G. Connor: Sonorita, Ruby Dawn. F. Foster: Imperial Prince. Woodfull. R, W. McTavish: Jonathan, Karangapai, Gay Seton. Merry Damon. A. G. Parsons: Chromadync, Great Britain, Pelagia. A. Tinker: Impasto, King’s Knave. R. C. Miles: Captain’s Gift. E. Manson: Sir Val. TROTTING. ASHBURTON ACCEPTANCES FOR MONDAY. Per Press Association. ASHBURTON, Dec. 19. Acceptances for tlio Ashburton Trotting Club’s summer meeting, to be held on Monday next, are as follow: Mitcham Handicap (harness), of 125 sovs.; 3.51 class (unhoppled trotters). Ono mile and a half.—Bingen Lin, Bosun, Chudlcigh, Don Giovanni, Esther, Ganton, Carbine, Master Wrack, Norman Fox, Page Girl, Real Belle, Resound, Sister Mary, Trickful, Last Child scr, Harvest Dillon 24 yds bhd, Reclaim 72, Diifashion 120. Wakanui Handicap (harness), of 125 sovs; 3.45 class. One mile and a half. —Betty Jinks, Chudic, Donum, Embattle, Eres, Essay, Iron AJan, Reporter, Rewai, Ronald Derby, Rosenor, Royal Ando, Snowy do Oro, Tangatu, Thornworthy scr, Doll Dance 12yds bhd, Smoke Screen 24, Desert -Maiden 36.

Ashburton Trotting Cup Handicap (harness), of 500 sovs.; 4.27 class. Two miles.— Auto Machine, Gold Country, King Pointer scr, Lindbergh, Regal Voyage 12yds bhd, Free Advice Hollo 24, Terence 36, Hoi l’Or 48.

McLean Handicap (harness), of 175 sovs; 3.30 class. One mile and a half.—Giro, Cloudy Range, Craganour, Gay Gordon IJnlswoll Queen, Lord Matchlight, Silver Bingen sci', Worthy King 12yds bhd, Aristotle, Avermis, Manoeuvre 24, Wrecker 36, .Master Roy 48. Winslow Handicap (harness), of 175 sovs; 4.59 class. Two miles. —Reclaim scr, Germanicus' 12yds bhd, Golden Spray, Miss Wilkes, Radley 24, Ability. Diifashion, Great Harvester 36, Enigma, Our Bingen, Tanepai 48. Midsummer Handicap (harness), of 250 sovs.; 4.34 class. Two miles. —Gold Tinge, Major Lind, Ngingongingo, Silvor do Oro, Sodium, Some Guy, Tactless, Todd Lonzia scr, George Roy, Great Author, Gunfire, Sunny Morn 12yds bhd, Hostess, John Noble, Sir Guy 36, Wraekler 48.

Longbcach Handicap (harness), of 150 sovs.; 3.37 class. Ono milo and a half.— Becky dc Oro, College Boy, Dolly Huon, Elsie de Oro, Hard Words, Little Nelson, Midnight Sun, Ruth Logan, War Boat, War Officer scr. Lord Lupin 12yds bhd, Butty Wrack, Central Pointer, Tatsy de Oro 24, Jessie Huon 48.

Boxing Day Handicap (harness), of 225 sovs.; 2.44 class. One mile and a quarter.— Cranleigh, Lindbergh, Muriel do Oro scr, Delightful, Gold Country, Regal Voyage, Hollo 12 yds bhd, Impromptu 24, Harold Logan 63. GORE ACCEPTANCES. Per Press Association. GORE, Dec. 19. The following are the acceptances for the Gore Trotting Club’s meeting:— Croydon Handicap (saddle), of 110 sovs.; unhoppled trotters; class 3.50. Ono mile and a half.—Paul Bingen, Edwin Bingen, Criterion, Great Patch, Bob Elliot. Bcldon Maid, ’Tornado, Remembrance, Silk Coat, Bullet Boy, Beltane, Kamaldar scr, Royal Stan 24yds bhd, Kippagh 48, Earl Bingen, Lee Boy 60, Bell Norris 72. Trial Handicap (harness), of 110 sovs.; class 4.5. One mile and five furlongs.— Single Lee, Sure, Chiming Billy, Chevalier, Winnie Lee, Jane’s Bell, Goldfiower, Blue Mountain Queen, Lindrtim, All Sunshine, Gold Era, Black Thunder, Master Lee, Chiming Lou, Crescent Lee, Happy Knight, Black Shadow, Azure, Chochahco. General Wrack, Latest News, On Duty, Happy May, Scotfrce, Electric Chimes. Grand March, Overproof, Monty Chimes scr, OzanaitL, Oklahoma, Sansaveno 36yds bhd.

Telegraph Handicap (saddle), of 140 sovs: class 2.24. One mile. —Quita, Weary Voyage King Mac, Erin’s Chance, Ayr Lass. Anthum scr, Margaret Bell, Erin’s Pride. Jazolock, Needles 12 yds bhd, Winning Wave 24, June Nelson, John Dee 36 Prairie King, Erin’s Boy 48. Gore Trotting Club Handicap (harness), of 300 sovs.; class 4.45. Two miles.—Ellegro, Godetia, Louis Bingen, Gumdiggcr, Erin’s Princess scr, Seaworthy, Blue Mountain, Wehr Bingen, Red Spur, Tin! Uria 12yds bhd, Great Chenault, Suncross, Jolly Wave, Lady Voisin, Matchmaker, Erin’s

Fair 24, Probationer 36, Erin’s Advance 48. Christmas Handicap (harness), of 145 sovs.; class 3.55. One milo and five furlongs.—Nelson Pointer. Margaret Bell, Wee Scotty, Lena Bingen, William Tell, Girvan. Just Shandhi, Erin’s Chance ser. Winning Wave 12yds bhd, Highland King 24, Grey Girl 36, Erin’s Boy 48.

Mataura Handicap (harness), of 140 sovs; unhoppled trotters; class 5.4. Two miles.— Edwin Bingen, Paul Bingen, Joy Germ, Great l’at«h, T’eviot Downs, Sunny Nelson, Tornado, Koval Stan, ICamaldar, Remembrance, Silk Coat ser, Earl Bingen, Lee Boy 24, Sea Mist 36, Bell Norris 48. Kilbirnio Dan, Bon Jour 60, Sunny Gold 132, Liberal 192. President’s Handicap (saddle), of 145 sovs.; class 3.39. One mile and a half. — Man o’ Franz, Oklahoma. Sansaveno, Senorita, Little Claire, Anthum. Shirley Bingen scr, Quita, Erin’s Chief, King Mac 12yds bhd, Nelson Pointer 36. Final Handicap (harness), of 160 sovs.; class 2.55. Ono mile and a quarter.—Prairie King. Willow Wave, Wave Soon, Godetin. Gumdiggcr, Storm Bell, Erin’s Princess. Sunshade scr. Seaworthy. Sunbloom, Red Spur 12yds bhd. Great Chenault, Suncross, Lady Yoisin, Matchmaker 24, Probationer, Erin’s Advance 36. WESTPORT ACCEPTANCES. Per Press Association. WESTPORT, Dec. 19. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Westport Trotting Club’s annual meeting:— Seddonvillc Handicap, of 80 sovs.; 2.30 clusfs. Ono mile. —Admiral Wrack, Bingen Palm, Cinema, Cling Clang, Fearless, Lazy Pete, Logan Prince. Parallax, Plain Pearl, Real Rota, Royal Dillon. Racketeer, Zara Bingen scr, Myrtle Dillon, Salute 12yds bhd, Bonny Wrack, Roy Slice 36, Fernbrook Lass 43. Tc Kuba Handicap, of 80 sovs.; unhoppled trotters; 3.51 class. One mile and a half.—• Ballinwood, Bronte, Debutante, Fairy Brooks, Laura Audubon, Olson. Precious Gift, Mataunga, Misty, Wallace Child, Key scr, Sandy N., Worthy Star 24yds bhd, Real .Money 48, Sphinx 60. Progress Handicap, of 80 isovs.; 3.45 class. Ono mile and a half.—Admiral Wrack. Bingen Palm. Fearless, Lazy Pete, Locauda Moth, Lone Derby, Prince Author, Royal Dillon, Town Crier, Trada scr, Rcy Spec 24. Williams Memorial Handicap, of 125 sovs: 4.52 class. Two miles. —Avaunt, Bingen Spiers, Indian Author, Skilliecorn, Travis Thorn scr, War Chance 12yds bhd, Fleet Arrow 36.

President’s Handicap, of 85 sovs..; unhoppled trotters; 5.8 chirr:. Two miles. — Ballinwood, Brnnto, Debutante. Fairy Brooks, (Misty, Olson. Precious (.lift, Rcy, Sandy N.. Worthy Star scr, Real Money 36, Sphinx 60. Donniston Handicap, of 80 sovs.; 2.30 cln s. Ono mile.—Admiral Wrack. Bingen Palm, Cling Clang, Foarlces, Great Mjte, Logan Prince. Lone Derby, Loeanda Moth, Parallax, Plain Pearl. Prince Author, Queen Author, Royal Dillon. Trada, Town Crier, Racketeer, Zara Bingen scr, Salute 12yds bhd, Red Comet 36.

Addison Handicap, of 80 cove.; 3.41 class. One mile and a half. —Fcrnbrook I.a-s, Myrtle Dillon scr, Raywood 24yds bhd, Lc Voyage 36, Skilliecorn 48. Stoekton Handicap, of 80 sovs.; 2.59 class. One mile and a quarter. —Avaunt. Bingen Spiers, Indian Author. Liberty Hall, Skillircorn, Travis Thorn scr. War Chance 12yd; bhd.’ Fleet Arrow 24, Dark Denver, Alpine Melody 35.