OUTSIDERS TRIUMPH

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22774, 7 July 1937, Page 11

OUTSIDERS TRIUMPH

trentham races SANTOIT'S STEEPLES WHYTE HONOURS DIVIDED ENGE AND- PONTY DEAD-HEAT TE ARO TO TIDEWAITER [by TEI.EGRArH FROM ARCHER] WELLINGTON, Tuesday Auckland horses fared well at the opening of the Wellington Racing Club's Winter Meeting at Trentham to-day. Maori Song, the only successful favourite, and Royal Dance registered good victories. Enge dead-heated for first with I'onty in the Whyte Handicap and All Irish, Merial and Lord Val recorded seconds. The racing proved hi<dilv interesting in spite of the sodden state of the track and thero were several surprises, Burglar, Santoft, John Charles and Tidewaiter all paying double figures on the win machine. The Wellington Steeplechase was robbed of considerable interest owing to an unfortunate series of mishaps which commenced when Black Marlin fell at the double and Streamline, the each-way favourite, and Manawatu ran inside a Hag and were pulled up before completing the first round. The winner, Santoft, who paid over a quarter of a century, was responsible for a solid performance and might have won in any circumstances.

The weather was bright and sunny at the outset, but became showery before the fourth race. The attendance was large and the totalisator handled £46,927 10s, compared with £3-1,067 on the first day last year, an increase of £12,860 IDs.'' Kbsults:— MARIRI HACK AND HUNTERS STEEPLECHASE, Of ft'3oo; about y'-i miles 1 7 —BURGLAR, R. D. Westenra's b g, used, by Night .Raid—Argento. 9.G (G./ Eidgway) 1 21 —ALL IRISH, A. J. Smalcs' be, Gyrs, 10.9 (J. F. Fergus) .. • • 2 1 •■>— HUNTING GO, J. s. and W. E. Hazlctt's ch g. aged, 10.U (1. Boyle) ! ■ ■ - - • • • • 3 Also Started— S—S Lucidus, 10.12 (F. E. Baker); t> —0 Arctic Star, 10.2 (R. Beale); 3 —: i Croydon, 0.12 (T. Tito); o—9 Snowy Dawn, 9.S (V. Langford); 4—l Chang, .Mj (J Muir); 5—3 Battleground, 9.0 (D. \\. Bush) and Padnos, 9.0, car. 9.iy 2 (I. Rohloff), bracketed; 11—11 Spearmarch, 9.0 <R. K. Smith); 10—10 Gay Boa, 9.0 (\v. Kitto); 12 —12 "Willen, 9.0, car. 0.1/ 3 (M. Stewart). j .

(Winner trained by A. J. Martin, Riccarton.) Croydon and Hunting Go were the earlv ' leaders from Burglar, Spearmarch and All Irish, with Chang m the rear. All Irish ran to the front after going about half a mile and at the end of the first round he was clear of Hunting Go, Chang, Burglar, Padnos, Croydon, Lucidus and Snowy Dawn. 1 timing along the back All Irish led by about four lengths from Chang, Hunting Go and Crovdon, with Burglar also handy. All Irish maintained the lead across the top and turned into the straight clear of Crovdon, Chang, Burglar and Hunting Go. All Irish was still in front at the last fence, but he tired and Burglar finished solidly to beat him by three lengths. Hunting Go ,was six lengths away third and Croydon was fourth. Battleground was almost in line fifth, followed by Snowy Dawn, Arctic Star and Lucidus. Padnos fell about a mile from home and Chang at the last fence. Time, om 35£s.

WOBURN HANDICAP, Of £300; 0 fur. I—I—MAORI SO2sG, Mrs. E. J. McDonald's ch g. 3yrs, by Hunting Song—Mungakino, S.O, car. S.l (N. R. McKenzie) . - • • .. 1 4i —REBEL MATE, R. J. E. Smith's br g, 4yrs, 5.9 (C. T. Wilson) .. 2 10 —9 —MAAHANUI, C. Derrett's ch g, syrs, B'2 (G. Tattersall) .. .. 3 (Winner trained by J. W. Cathro, Matamata.) Also Started.—S—B Hunter's Morn 9.10 (S. Anderson); 11—11 Square Acre, 9.2 (J. Winder); 2—3 Joviality. 8.13 (H. VWiggins) ; 7—7 Royal Record. S.ll (W. J. Brougbton); 5 —5 Made Money, 8.8 (J. W. Jennings); 9—lo Hoyal Minstrel, 8-8 (-d* H Morris*; 3—2 Te Huia, 5.6 <R. Savage); 6—o Gladium, 8.4 (S. Wilson); 12—11 Laggard, 8.2, car. 5.6 (P. Burgess); 16—1/ Conversion, 8.0 (W. Doyle); lT— Gabriel. 8.0 <S. R. Parland); 13—15 Haupongi, 8 0 (P. Atkins); 11—14 Mishna, 8.0 (D. Lamb); lj—l3 Royal Romance, 8.0 (R. Marsri). Hunter's Morn went under the barrier as the field was lining up and his rider was unable to get him to turn back. Eventually, he came right down past the winning post and the field was sent awav without him. Maori Song was quickly prominent from No. 3 position and when ,the field had settled down he was closely followed by P O -\ a ' Romance. Royal Record, le Huia, Joviality and Rebel Mate. Maori Song came out fairly wide at the home turn, but • was first into the straight from Te Huia, 1 Royal Romance, Joviality, Royal Record and Rebel Mate. Nothing had a.chafice with Maori Song in the last furlong and he won easily by six lengths from Rebel Mate, who finished gamely. Maahanui battled on solidly to be two lengths away third and Joviality a good fourth ahead ? Mishna, Gladium, Haupongi, le Huia and Royal. Record. Time, lm lJs.

VITTORIA HURDLES, Of £300; IVi miles 4—4—DONEGAL, J. Bull's br g. tiyrs, by Nigger Minstrel —Riot Act, 0-8 (R. £. Thomson) . . • • 1 6—S—BLUE TIGE-R, B. Goodman and H. C. > T oble's br g. 6yrs, 9.4, car. 9.5 (C; McGovern) • • - z 2—2—GIGGLESWICK, W. Stewart's b g, aged, 10.6 (V. Langford) .. J (Winner trained by L. J- Jarvia, Marton.) Also Started. —I—l1 —1 Iddo, 9-H (N. pTrillo); 3—3 Silver Sight, 9.8 (0. Ridgway); (j—«'Unexpected, 9.1 (C. Thomson); 10—10 Gajr Mulla, 9.0 (D. Bush); 9—9 Lady Wcssex, 9.9, car. 9.2 (I. RohlofT); B—B Suuder, 9.0 (L. Dulieu); 7 —7 The Grasi»er, 8.0, car i).I 1 /, (11. Deale).

Iddo and Silver Sight led over the first two fences from Donegal, r i lie Grasper, Gay Mulla and Blue Tiger. Turning along the back Iddo and Donegal were together in the lead and tlioy niade play from Gay Mulla, Silver Sight, The Grasper and Unexpected. Iddo and Donegal continued to make the pace and they led into the straight from Gigglcswick, who had Inoved up smartly, ahead of Silver Sight and Wue tiger. Donegal and Iddo landed over the last fence just in front of Gigglcswick and Blue Tiger, who was Coining oil the outside. Inside the distance Iddo was tiring and Blue Tiger headed Donegal. However, Donegal was not beaten, and he did the better in the last chain to win by half a head, kiggleswick was two and a-hali lengths away third, and Iddo was fourth, followed b.v Unexpected, Sunder and Silver Sight. Lady W'essex baulked at tho second fence. Time, 2m 575.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Of (MOO; ft fur. HOYAL DANCE, J. Clotlilcr'p cli tr. Gys, by Spear Dance —Lady Val. 8.1) (JJ., Clifford) 1 MERIAL, A. Winder's ch f, 3yrs, 6-8 (,T. Winder) ■ • - 2 -PAKANUI, Mrs. M. Reedy's br 'lyrs, <J.O <S. Anderson) .. 3 Winner trained by Owner, Mntainata.) Also Started.—B—B Gold Mission. 9.0 Jg- w Savage); 7—7 Passion fruit, s.TJ Morris); -I—l Noiitnn. 8.11 (P. l— l Grey Honour, 8.!) <C. T. *Vilson); l— 1 •_> Kahikatoa. 8.5 (S. Wilson); Leifatec, 8.3 (G. Tnttersall); «"> "> V, r «k Gold, 3.3 (C. Goulsbro); 11—11 Metal Bird, 8.0, car. S.l (J. W. Jennings); AU —lO Shy. s.o (A. G. Murray).

The field appeared to leave to a good start and when the colours could bo picked up Pakanui and Merial were the leaders from Royal Dance (rails), Metal Bird, Grey Honour and Greek Cold. Pakanui and Merial eaino into the straight together in front from Royal Dance, Metal Bird, Grey Honour and Greek Gold. Near the distance Royal Dance made an effort on the inside and he drew away to win by three lengths from Merial, who defeated Pakanui by a length and a-half. Grey Honour was a close fourth, followed by Greek Gold, Shy, Gold Mission and Notium. Time, lm ISJs. WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASE, Of £1000; about 35-4 miles O—O—SANTOFT, W. H. and W. D. Orbcll's br g, 7yrs, by AcrePleasure, 9.0 (R. Register) .. 1 10—10—PAHU, Mrs. D. Levin's b g, llyrs, 9.2 (L. Dulieu) .. ..2 3——TUDOR, B. Brewer's br g, 7yrs, 12.0 (J. Mcßao) . . . . . . 3 (Winner trained by F. Trilford, Washdyke.) Also Started.—s—6 Valpeen, 10.10 (J. Muir); 6—5 Manawatu, 10.3 (A. McDonald); I—l Streamline, 10.1 (G. Ridgwav); 2—2 Black Marlin, 9.9 (F. E. Baker); <l—l £>ky Pilot, 9.9 (R. Beale); 7—7 Don Erma, 9.S (C. Thomson); S—B Trisox, 9.2 (V. Langford).

Santoft led over the first fence and then Streamline took up the running to show the way over the double in front of the stands to Santoft, Don Erma, r l udor and Manawatu. Streamline and Manawatu ran inside a Hag going out of the straight and were pulled up. Don Erma held a slight advantage from Trisox, Santoft and Tudor, who were almost abreast ahead of Valpeen and Pahu. Going along the hack Don Erma and Santoft were out three lengths from Tudor and Trisox, who were together four lengths ahead of Valpeen. Nearing the top Trisox and Tudor moved up, but the former lost several lengths as a result of a poor jump. About five furlongs from home Santoft then drew away slightly and lie came on to the course proper clear of Tudor and Pahu, who was making a run under the whip. Santoft was clear at the last fence and went on to score easily by three lengths from Pahu, who battled on solidly. Tudor was eight lengths away tlirjrd, and Trisox was a moderate fourth. Don Erma was the only other to finish. Black Marlin fell at the double the first time and Sky Pilot was pulled up after going about a mile and a-half. Valpeen was pulled up when well beaten before reaching the last fence. Time, 7m 26^s.

TRENTHAM HURDLES, Of £400; V s /, miles G—6—JOHN CHARLES, N. E. F. Loisel's br g,» age'd, by Cynic— Heavenly Dream, 9.0, car. 9.1 (A. Lord) .. .. .. .. 1 1 —1—LORD VAL, A. H. Long's br g, aged, 30.S (F. E. Baker) .. ..2 S—S—CLARION CALL, G. R. Grace's b g, 6yrs, 11.3 (F. McHugh) .. 3 (Winner trained by H. S. Greene. Greenmeadows.) Also Started. —7—7 Red Sun, 11.5 (C. Thomson); 4—l Collision, 10.0 (C. McGovcrn); 3 —3 Ethiop, 9.10 (R. E. Thomson); S —S High Grader,' 9.9 (N. C. Trillo); 2 —2 Signaller, 9.3 (T. Boyle); 9—9 Master Musk, 9.0 <.T. Day). Clarion Call and High Grader were the leaders over the first fence, and High Grader then went out to make the pace from John Charles and Clarion Call, who were together, ahead of Lord Val, Signaller and Ethiop. Turning along the back High Grader was just in front of John Charles and Clarion Call, with Ethiop, Lord Val and Collision fallowing. Nearing the home turn High Grader, John Charles, Clarion Call and Lord Val were bunched, Lord Val being eased back slightly when his rider realised that if he continued to make a forward move he would have to go on the outside. Soon after reach-ing--the straight- John Charles and Clarion Call headed High Grader and at the last fence they were closely pursued by Lord Val, who was making his run on the rails. Once over, Lord Val gained a slight advantage, but .Tohn'charles came again and beat him bv a length. Clarion Call was four lengths way third and Collision was fourth, succeeded by Ethiop, Master Musk, High Grader and Bed Sun. Time, 3m 301s.

WHYTE HANDICAP, Of £400; 1 mile 7 s PONTY, E. and N. Rutherford's b g ".yrs, bv Rosenor —Sporting Girl, 8.7 (C. Masters) S—7—ENGE, W. H. Barton's br g, aged, by Lapidary—Bunyan mare, 8.4 (N. R. McKenzie) 3—I—ARCTIC KING, W. J. Wood's b g, syrs, 5.13 (B. Wilson) •Dead heat for first.

(Ponty trained by M. B. Edwards, Yald hurst; Enge trained by J. W. Cathro, Mata> mata.)

. Also Started.—l2—l2 Davolo 9.2 (C T. Wilson); 4 —6 Padishah, 9.0 (B. H. Morris). i)—n Pukeko. 8.13 (P. Atkins); 10—10 Korero, 8.10 (P. Burgess); I—3 Catalogue SS (W J. Broughton); 2 —2 Yalinint, 8.-1 (K. G. Murray); o—4 Boomerang, 8.2 (C. Goulsbro); 31—11 Alby, 8.0 (O . J altergall). r> —4 Brazen King, (.13 (L. Clifford).

A good start was made, Pukeko, Alby, Catalogue and Valmint being the first to become prominent. Alby then had a short turn in the lead and afterward ran through to the front. Knge was just clear after going three furlongs and he led across the top from Albv, Catalogue, Pukeko. Ponty, Valmint and Pukeko. Rounding the home turn Eno-e was clear of Alby, Catalogue and Valmint, with Ponty moving up on the rails and Arctic King making a run on the outside. Once in line for the post Ponty made an effort and Arctic King also closed up. Enge and Pontv had a great tussle over the last furlong and the latter just got up to make a dead-heat. Arctic King was three lengths away third and Catalogue was a good fourth. Pukeko was almost in line fifth, followed by Albv Korero, Brazen King. Padishah and Valmint. Time, lm 49Js. TE ARO HANDICAP, Of £300; 1 mile * r. TTDEWA ITER. C. w. Boyd's b g 3v " by Tidal-Ballymoy 11., 8.2 Tg. Tattersall) • • • • h 7. ."HIGH TEST, A. -R. Stnndish's b g 4yrs 811 (L. Clifford) .. 2 t o_i! —M ASTER LTMOND, R. Broth's be 3vrs. 8.0 (W. J. Broughton) .. 3 (Winner' trained by G. W. Now. Awapuni.) curled—ll—l2 Jewelled Girdle, 0.7 (C'. L. Goulsbro); 13—13 Oabo 810 fA. E. Ellin); 4-4 Hunting Maid' 8.9 <B. 11. Morns); 7—<> 8.9 (J. McFarlane); o—9 Corowa 8.6 (C. G. Goulsbro); I—2 Balmenter 8.» (C T. £& oin. 'as ~m- n, Mc. K.n.Ui); 10-" 83 E. Coveny); IS—lB Windward, 8.0 (J. Mc Tnally). Master Limond, Myrinm and High Test were quickest to find their fee and when the field had settled down High Test, was in command from Ihe Sandwicljman, Windward, Limond, Balmenter. Southern Blood and Fossicker. The Randwichman then had a turn in the lead, but High Test was in chnrgo npnin entering tne straight from The SanflwichrTinn, Master Limond. Windward. 'hdewniter and Southern Blood. High Test was still in charge at the distance, but Tidewaiter finished on solidly on the mils to hont him by half a length. Master Limond was three lengths away third and TTuskie was a good fourth, followed by Southern Blood, Cape Gabo, Hunting Maid and Fossicker. Time, lm oO:Js.

WINTER HURDLES JOHN CHARLES REHANDICAPPED [nY TELEGRAPH —I'HKRS ASSOCIATION] WELLINGTON, Tuesday John Charles has been rehandicapped from 9.0 to 9.6 in the Winter Hurdles.