AUCKLAND RAGING CLUB

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 132, 5 June 1923, Page 7

AUCKLAND RAGING CLUB

GREAT NGRTHERiV MEETING. . RACIWG ll* THE RAIN. LARGE CROWD PRESENT. BIG -TOTE - ' RECEIPTS. The Auckland Racing Club's Great Northern Steeplechase Meeting was advanced another stage at Ellerslie yesterday, when the principal event of the fixture, the Great Northern Steeplechase, was decided. Rain began to fall before racing commenced, and continued moro or less heavy throughout t'ae afternoon, the last race being run in a heavy downpour. Notwithstanding the weather there was a large crowd present, and although the track was very heavy the racing was interesting- The Great Northern Steeplechase fell to the Auckland marc Mary Bruce, which raced in the colours of Mr. W. Preston, this being the lirst occasion a mare has won the event since Muscatel was successful 25 years ago. The victory was very popular, and horse and rider '.vera loudly cheered on returning to scale. Despite the unfavourable conditions the programme was run off right to advertised time, the management, under the secretary, Mr. W. S. Spence, being up to Ellerslie standard. THE TOTALISATOR. Speculation was exceptionally brisk, the sum of £82,048 passing through the machine, which represents au increase of £1449-2 on the corresponding day last year. Details are: — AN EXCITING FINISH. The field for the Great Northern Steeplechase was reduced to eleven by the eleventh hour withdrawal of Royal Abbey, General Advance, No Bother, Oranga, and Silverton, No Bother being sore after winning the Green Lane Steeplechase on the opening day, and Oranga was still suffering from the kick he received at the post for the Great Northern Hurdles, and which caused his" withdrawal from that event. They looked a well conditoined lot, and as they did their preliminaries nothing wont down better than Kohu, Tigerland, and Mary Bruce, the last-named making many friends. THE RACE. Taking up their positions at the post Gay Boy was next the rails, with Pittsworth alongside him. and then across the course were Sea De'il, Dick, Thiganthu, Snake, Vociferate. Tigerland, Oakleigh and Kohu and Mary Bruce on the outside. Oakleigh was inclined to be a bit restless at the post, and when the

button was pressed to send them on their long journey Gay Boy, Sea De'il. and Snake were first to catch tho eye, .Snake leading up the hill the first time, but as they raced" at the water Sea De'il had tiiken charge, the field up to this point having jumped splendidly. Dick caused some surprise when lie took up the running as they went along the back, and he led the way wp the incline but they had not really started to race, and the field were going along nicely. The favourite was first to make a mistaKe. coming to grief at the second fence on the hill. Thiganthu being next to drop out, falling at the double in front of the stand, while a little further on Gay Boy was pulled up. As they went up the hill the last time it could be seen that Tigerland was beaten, and Snake, Sea De'il and Oakleigh were also tired, and the issue had narrowed itself down to four, Dick, Mary Bruce, Vociferate, and Pittsworth. Mary Bruce was in front when they reached the first fence on the hill, but tried to stop, and Henderson only got her to buck over, and Dick got a dozen lengths lead on her. while Vociferate had caught her and Pittsworth was the only other to have anything like a chance. As they came down the incline it looked as if Dick was going to bring , off a big surprise, for Mary Bruce was being hard ridden, but she still had a good bit of leeway to make up. Henderson was riding for his life, and Kaan on Dick was ridijlg a desperate finish, and as Mary Bruce gradually crept up inch by inch there was great excitement. The Auckland mare was battling it out gamely, and so was Dick, and as they went past the post locked together there was great cheering, which was renewed when Mary Bruce's name was hoisted on top of the frame. Twelve lengths away Vociferate and Pittsworth were having a great battle for third honours, .a boring finish seeing Vociferate get a narrow decision. fsnake fell at the last fence, being very tired, as were Sea De'il, Oakleigh, and Tigerland, which finished in that order, the last-named being very disappointing. The result was a complete rout of the favourites, although Mary Bruce had a Jot of friends after her good showing in the Great Northern Hurdles on the opening day. Her victory was very popular, for her owner and trainer have stuck to the game in spite of a lot of nad luck, and the success of the daughter of Eobert the Bruce gave them their most important victory to date. S. Henderson rode a good race, and with a less experienced horseman in the saddle she would probably have lost the prize when she tried to stop at the first fence on the hill the last time. Dick ran very true, and is evidently much better than niEI appearance suggests. He is only a little fellow, but fought it out to "the mtter end, and was well handled by Aaan. Vociferate and Pittsworth were twelve lengths away together, and the v e , w t rds consklererl that the last-named °ad been sufficiently interfered with to Prevent him getting third honours, and yeiersed the positions of the judge, niacins Pittevrorth third, and suspended K. J-iunt the rider of Vociferate, for six months. It was an unpleasant ending ° a fine race. Kohu was going well anTs , fel1 ' but Tigerland, Sea De'il, if,-i j c Wore ver . v disappointing, and "■iiied to stay.

HISTORY REMITS ITSELF, twenty-five carded came out for George Handicap, and punters made Comical a red-hot favourite, eiinn, j g "" with over two thousand Pounds, and nearly twice as much as ■anolioro, the second fancy, while the bracket, Cool Stimulants and Loyal £*>&, and Strategy, all went over four ngwes, the order of the othera in the netting being Arch .Salute, the bracket "lununation, aud Refinement, Ivareao, £Utc Sound, Joy Ride, Viyella, Some Regent, fiold Kip, Sunny Jim, Jolly Princess, Tama-a-roa, ",™ v "' G°l(len Bubble, Queens Up, »nd Master O'Rorke, with Prince Rufus

conlH lder - The best the favourite could do was to run second, for after tolden Bubble and Jolly Princess had turns at making the pace, Strate-v • £ rae '«i»ngh in the straight, and keep*•"Th i V) VOurite oir won b y a length and a-half. Tinohoro, which was well up all the way, was three-parts of a length further back, third. .Strategy "on the same event two years ago. AN EASY ONE. The Curragh and Huaker reserved ior the last event were the only withdrawals from the Panmure Hurdle Race T\ ? oyal Abbp y was ma<le a etron s nrst fancy, being about a thousand pounds better fancied than Tempo, the second choice, with Sir Wai and Mowing .howl going over four figures, and money came for Lark Hall, White Ranger ana Banogue. Narrow Neck made the run"S m J°r about six furlonge, with Lark Hall and Lady Bruce handy, but when the two last named fell along the back. Royal Abbey took charge, followed by jl* lowing Bowl, the favourite realh making a race of it, winning by a dozen lengths, with Lady Bruce six lengths away, third. Banogue, White Ranger, Narrow Neck and Lark Hall came to grief, and Tresor and I'takura were pulled up. RUX IX THE RAIX. \ omig Thurnnam and Kilbird were the defections from the Carbine Plate, the gentleman riders' event, and heavy rain was falling as the horses were al the post, and the race was run in a blinding shower. Kahikatea was made a very short-priced favourite, with just over a thousand pounds more on his number than The Curragh, Ktihikatea carrying more money than any horse on the day. Glcnidle and .Merrie Prince had friends, the others only getting halfhearted support. The race proved the good thing the betting indicated, toi after King Pcllicule had made the running to the straight the favourite ran to the front to draw away and win easily by four lengths from King Pelli cule, which lasted long enough to beat the fast-finishing Monopole by half a length, with The Curragh fourth. YOUNG THURNHAM A WINNER. The nine carded came out for the Hunt Club Cup, and Waikawa wound up an eight pound better favourite tna. Glenotue, with Kovno. Young Thurnham. Joffre, Hokemai and Te Kapara all more or less fancied. Hokemai was responsible for most of the pace, but going up the hill the last time Kovno ran through and had charge at the top where Hokemai, Young Thurnham and Glenotus were handy, but the favourite at thie stage was beaten. Kovno led into the straight, but there Young Thurnham and Glenotue came on the scene. Young Thurnhajn winning hie first race over country by a length. Kovno got third, a length and a-half away, with Waikawa fourth. ONE FROM NAPIER. The twenty acceptors came out for the Ranfurly Handicap, ami it came as no -surprise to see Kilbird established a good favourite, the Xapier-owned gelding carrying nearly four hundred pounds more than Tinopono, the second fane}', the pair both going over the four-figure mark, b\it it was a good betting race, and Haligan. Pretty Man, Just Quietly, Electrode, Arizona Maid and Otapawa all got solid 'backing. The last-named was the early pilot, then Peter Rosa took the field along, but once in the straight, Kilbird came through, followed by Tinopono and Pretty Man, the Southerner winning comfortably by a length and a-half, Tinopono being a similar distance in front of Pretty Man, with Dancing Doll fourth. PETER AMANS WINS NICELY. I The eight carded came out for the I Remuera Hurdle Race, and En Route, j which was considered unlucky in the i Great Northern Hurdle Race, was made a strong favourite, six hundred odd pounds better fancied than Tinokaha, each having over two thousand pounds on his number, and Mia Bella, King Abbey, Peter Amajis and Penury Rose all going over four figures, Opaloid being at a long price. King Abbey set the pace in the early stages, and at one stage 'had a commanding lead, but passing the stand En Route, Peter Amans and Tinokaha were all handy. King Abbey was taking a risk at every fence, and En Route ran past iTiim crossing the top, and Tinokaha and I Peter Amans also beaded him. Just as a I shout went up for En Route, he hit the fence by the mile and a-half post hard, and Tinokaha and Peter Amans then had a duel home, Peter Amans staying the longer and getting the verdict by three lengths. Penury Rose finished fast over j the last few furlongs and nearly caught Tinokaha, only failing by a neck. I En Route and King Abbe}' came to i grief at the last fence, and Mia Bella at i the obstacle hy the mile and a-half post, I the first time round. Later results are:— KING GEORGE HANDICAF, of SSO soys. Distance, seven furlongs. STRATEGY, b g, oyrs, Martin n—Strathspey (Mr. A. McDonald), 9.2—Bagby.. 1 I CO.uICAL, ib g, ti.vrs i.Ur. H. -M. CaiunI bell), 9.O—E. Reed 2 i b g, Oyrs (Mr. K. 11.-iiiuun). o.7—Glover 3 Also started: Surveyor 11.3, Cool Stimulants 11.1, Loyal Irish 10.6, Golden Bubble 10.10. Joy Illde 10.4, Tama-a-rou. 10.3, Gold Kip 0.12, Illumination 9.5, Refinement 0.0, Kareao 0.5, Arch Salute 0.5, Kegent 0.4, Bute Sound 0.4, Bonny Canny 0.2. Sunny Jim 9.1. Some Fashion 0.0, Viyella 0.0, Jolly Princess 0.0, Master O'Uorke 0.0, Prince Kufus 9.0, Queens Cp 9.0, Sir Otway 0.0. When they were dispatched Sunny .Tim lost a lot of ground. Strategy and Golden Bubble were quickest to begiii. followed by Tinohoro, Golden Bubble leading along the back, with Jolly Princess, Loyal Irish, Tinohoro, Viyella, Strategy, Cool Stimulants, Refinement and Regent in that order, and Comical heading the others. Golden Bubble led the field across the top, but coming to the home turn Jolly Princess had charge, and she was first into the straight, i with Viyella, Tinohoro, Loyal Irish and : Strategy all handy. The last named shot to the front at the distance, and, stalling off Comical's finishing effort, won by a length and a-half. Tinoboro got third, tnree parts of a length further bach, and then came Loyal Irish. Viyella. Joy Ride. Cool Stimulants, Refinement. Bute Sound. Surveyor, and Jolly Princess, the last lot being Qneeus Up, Gold Kip, and Golden Bubble. Time, 1.3 G. Comical was favourite. PANMURE HURDLE RACE, of 500sovs. One mile and three-quarters. ROYAL. ABBEY, eh g, aged, l>y Quin Abbey— Cranium (Mr. K. Hunnon), 11.12—Rennie 3 FLOWING BOWL, b g, aged (Mr. W. Sharp), 9.9—Rutherford 2 LADY BRUCE, br m, aged (Mr. J- J. l'reston), 9.7—Preston ~ Also started: Sir Wai 10.2, Hyttus 10.1. White Ranger 10.0, Banogue 10.0, Tempo 0.0, Scrap o' Paper 9.5, Narrow Neck 0.4. Lark Hall 0.3, Utakura 0.0, Verity 0.0, Tressor 9.0. Scrap o' Paper and Verity lost a lot of ground when they were let go, Narrow Neck and Banogue being quickest to the first fence, a faulty jump bringing the lost-named to griff, and as they ps ed tne stand Narrow Neck was the pilot, with Lark Hall, Lady Bruce, Hyttus, Tempo, Royal Abbey, and Flowing Bowl racing in that order, White Ranger falling at the second fence. Narrow Neck piloted the field along the back, but he fell at the fence bringing Lark Hall to grief, nnd Royal Abbey ran to the front crossing the top. Flowing Bowl ran up second, but could never get near Royal Abbej - , which won very easily by a dozen lengths. Lady Bruce got third, six lengths further back, and then came Sir AVni, Scrap o . Paper. Tempo, and Hyttus. with Verity a long way last, these being the only ones to finish. Time, 3.35. Royul Abbey was favourite.

CARBINE PLATE of SOOsovs. Distance, one mile. KAHIKATEA, br g, 3y'rs, Wormwood— Kooya (Mr. YV. Howard), 10.10 — Mr. S. noward... 1 KING PELLICULE, b g, 4yrs (Mr. W. ,M. Taylor), carried 11.2—Mr. C. Taylor 2 MONOPOLY, b e. aged (Mr. W. Murdoch), carried 11.1 Mr Perkins 3 Also started: Glenidle carried 11.3, Husker 11.0, Lady Petain 11.0, Day Abbey 11.0, Merrie Prince 11.0, Miss Hester 11.0, Senlac 11.0, The Curragh 11.0. The race was run in blinding rain, and it was bard to distinguish' the horses, our, King Pellicule ivunt out to ruaUe the running, and as they crossed the top was showing th e wuy t 0 Kaiiikatea, the pair being well clear of the Held. Kahikatea and quickly sealing him, drew away to win in easy fashion by four lengths from King lellicule, which Just lasted long enough to Bet second honours by half a length from the fast-finishing Monopole. The Curragh was fourth, and then came Glenidle, Merrie J- ?£*' H «sker and Senlac. Time, 1.32. Kahikatea was favourite.

DUNEDIN WINTER MEETING. GENERAL PETAIN WINS STEEPLECHASE. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) DUNEDIN, Monday. The second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club s Winter Meeting wus held in cold and showery weather. The going was heavy, and became worse as the day advanced. Despite the conditions there was a large attendance. The totalisator ww lfl l ed m>2.772, compared with £46.430 10/ for the corresponding day last year, making a totnl lor the two days of £59.903. compared with ±G9,57S last year. Later results :— Wairongoa Handicap, six furlongs.— Dancing Days (Putterson) 1. Will Oakland -. In the Pink 3. Also started : Martian Miss. Prosperity. Mantua, Osterman. Won by four lengths. three lengths between wcond and third. Prosperity was fourth. Time, 1.20 4-5. Wincatul Steeples of BOOsovs. two miles and a-half.—General Petain. 12.2 («"ormald). 1 : Tornea, 10.11. 2: Pawererc 10 4 i. Also started: Valencia. Romance:, Cagna, Silverspire. Paddington Green. Ready. Snrtolinc. Won by thirty lengths. Y>;h twenty lengths between second and hlrd. The placed horses were the only ■ ui'H to tinish. Time. u.r.-J Gauefield Handicap, six furlongs—Kilane (Shaw) 1, Martnont 2. Royal Admiral :. Also started : Bloom. Mnrkby. Agnola, nni.ic Olive. Maytime. July Spark, Overproof. Winsome Lady. Brilliant Hope, ieranlal, Tione, Tainui 11., Silver Lining Yon by four lengths, a length between iccond and third. Bloom was fourth. ."imp, 1.24. Forbury Steeples, two miles and a-craar-r.—M.ister Peter (C. llaskl 1. Maghera "-nM Hi,-- 8. Also started: Isla Bank, aMlincourt. Coal King. Micky Free. The «-r mi all the way. and won by ten . ..s, with eight lengthH between second -d. MtiUnoourt was fourth. Time, .27 1-5, Invermay Welter, one mile.—Carmine Emerson) 1. Osterman 2. Marching Onler \Ur> str-vl : Vice Roynl. Etta. Twinkle. Franeaisc. Miss Muriel, Saltolite. Soldier's .'ride. Counter Attack, Kouena. Won by >ne length and a-half, four lengths between •'■ond and third. Miss Muriel was fourth. nine, 1.5-1. OTAKX MAORI MEETING. WELLINGTON, this day. The OtJiki Maori meeting concluded yesterday. The track was in bad condition, and the going was extremely heavy. The sum of £21.GRS 10/ passed through the totalisator. Later results: — HUIA HANDICAP. One mile and 55 yards. Tame Fox. 0.0 1 Correspondent, S.I 3 Also started: Merry Day. Bitters, Hallowroz, Blackmail, Askari, Pantlcr. Cheer Up. Lady Ben. Bonibrook, Crown Gem. and March On. Won by a length, a length between second and third. Time. 2.3. RANGIURTJ HACK HANDICAP. §eveu furlongs. Megan. S.ll 1 Stream, 0.10 2 Merry Queen, 7.0 .'! Also started: Santiago. Zero Hour. Redlogue. Blackhead, and Will l'rosper. Won by a head, four lengths between second and third. No time taken. RAHUI HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Santonio, 7.4 1 Passionless, 7.11 Island, 7.7 3 Also started: Prince Hall. Leithfield, Birkie. Petunia, Miss Rene, Astinome. Mountain March, Some Red, Jackaroo, and Bestir. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.27 1-5. OIIAU WELTER HANDICAP. One mile. Patuki. 9.9 1 Parorangi. 9.3 2 Happy Days, 0.2 .', j Also started: Good Mark, Princess Fran, ! Theic, Kyoto, and Rimutaka. Won by half a length, eight lengths between second and third. Time, 2.1 2-5. WAIKANAE lIACIv SCURRY. Five furlongs. Tinohari, 8.7 t 1 Mountain Signal, 5.7 2 Elvaette. 5.7 3 Also started: Dodo, Mister Felix, Silver Mill, Piffle, and Sensible. Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, 1.14. AUSTRALIAN RACING. THE QUEENSLAND MEETING. (Received 10 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 5. At the Queensland T.C. Meeting the principal races resulted :— THE BRISBANE CUP, of 2000sovs. Two miles. Seremiti, G. 7 1 Warwick Jim, 7.2 2 Pollarder, 7.3 3 Won by eight lengths. Time, 3.35. SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES. Seven furlongs. Aroglen 1 Penchant 2 Leonardo 3 Won by a short head. Time, 1.322. (A and N.Z. Cable.) TROTTING. CANTERBURY PARK CLUB. A WIN FOR VILO. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) CHEISTCHURCH, Monday. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club's Winter Meeting concluded to-day. The weather conditions were most unpleasant, and rain during the night and early morning left the trjick in a very bad state. The totalisator investments were £35,180, niakiug £64,503 10/ for the meeting, against £56,62G last year. Later results: — King George Handicap of SOOsovs, two miles.—Vilo (O. E. Hooper J, 72yds behind, 1 ; Taraire, 60yds behind, 2; Gold Girl, scratch, 3. Also started: Wild Thyme, Lady Swithin, Star Queen, Partner, Grand Denver, Whispering Willie, General Link, Trix Pointer, Willie Lincoln, Paul Dufanlt. Won by two lengths. Half a length separated second and third. Time, 4.4S 1-5. Lyttelton Handicap, two miles. —Prince Burlington (F. E. Douglas) 1, Irish Eyes 2, Toberniorv 3. Also started : Glengarry, Wet Day, Wild Pedo, Gwenchild, Kotiro. Renown, Huon Lad, Lord Clan, Dandy Rose, Blackness. Wnipiro, Lady Embrace. Prospect, Johnnie Bells. St. Hubert, Two Bells. Brutus. Won by eight lengths. Time, 5.0 3-5. Five horses fell, but nobody was hurt. Aviation Handicap, two miles.—Mangoutu (C. Donald) 1. Bundaberg 2, Gay Wilkes 3. Also started : Lady Patrick, Tiny Moon, Joyful, Count Dee. Pete Peter, Sunny Jim, Kola Boy. Delville Wood, Marvin .lunr., Marietta, Whisht, First Fashion. Dixie Mac. Won by half a length. Time, 5.12 4-5. Stewards' Handicap, one mile and aquarter.—Bonny Logan (F. Holmes) 1, Prince Lyons 2, Alto Chimes 3. Also started: Colenut, Tommy Direct, Lincoln Huon, Grand Denver. Won by two lengths. Time, 3.6 3-5. Railway Handicap, one mile.—Reta's Greeting (J. Fraser. jun.) 1. Bismurate 2, Macushla 3. Also started : Energetic, Elsie Jay, Calmness, Thea, Olive Huon, Glen Mavis. Rorke's Drift. Soprano. Princess Zoe. Betrayer. Bon Wilkes, The Dingo, Nell Pointer, Xavier. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.22. Final Handicap, one mile.—Lady Joan (Holmes) 1, Elite 2. Bell Fashion 3. Also started: Trooper Dillon. Idris, Asturio. Gold Girl. Emperor, Loganwood, Alto Chimes, Chid. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.23.

SOUTH WAIRARAFA CLUB. CUP WON BY LADY XAX. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) CAKTERTOS, Monday. The South Wuirarapa Trottiug Club's Annual Meeting was Ueld ou tbe Taratahi course to-day in wet and cold weather. The attendance was pood. The totalisator handled £500:.', against £-1004 last year. Hesults:— Trial Handicap: one mile. —Hue Coronado 1, Reta Elect 2, Why Worry 3. Scratched: Linda Dillon. Princess Audubon, Douglas Nelson. Bonlire. Lord Haldane, Firebell, Van Jlorkel. won by a length. Time, 2.37. Bey Trot (Harness): one mile and a-half. —Tawai King 1, Guinea 2. Aeromaid 3. Scratched: King Peter. Hue Coronado, Rawene I,ass. Klsie Wood, Proud Joyce, Bill Todd. Rescue. Won by a length. Time, 4.33 2 3. Greytowu Cup (Harness): two miles.— Lady Nan. scratch. 1: Wild Pointer. 48yds behind. 2: Florrio Bingen, 72yds behind. 3. Scratched: Alice L. Daphne Wild wood, Waiterenui. Won by twenty lengths. Time. 0.59 2-5. Birthday Trot (Saddle); one mile.—Why Worry 1. Hal Joseph 2. Guinea 3. Scratched: Bronze. Prince Audubon, Bonlire, Van Mnrfcpl, Verve. Aeromaid, Glencoe. Steel Wire. Bill Todd, Imshi. Won by a length. Time. 2."<3 2-5. Members' Trot (Harness): two miles.— Lady Nan 1. Caterpillar 2, Hoc Bell 3. Scratched: Big Ben. A great race. Won |by a length from 150 yds behind. Time, Olareville Trot (Harness): one mile and a-half.—Alice L 1. Wild Pointer 2, Little Jewel 3. Scratched: Rothchild, Excelsior. Florrie Ringen. Innra. Dnphne Wildwood. Won on the post by a nock. Time. 4.33 J. President's Trot (Raddle): one mile.—Hal Joseph 1. Aeromnid 2, Little Jim 8. Sorn t ell o<ll I'roiifl .Toyco. Rronzc On price. Vallamont. Bonfire. Clive Bell, Lord Haldane. Miss f'ue. Kirebell. Verve. Glencoe, Steel Wire. Waltepopo. Won hy a length. Time, 2.55*.