RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 49, 28 February 1927, Page 13

RACING NEWS.

JE AROHA RACING CLUB. v\ i ■ f /S 'ANNUAL'.MEETING OPENS. ] .■ SPRINT GOES-TO DOBBIN. | (By Telegraph—Special to "Star.") ( ' ■ TE- AHOHA, Saturday. ' •,V • - ........ < Jn beautiful weather and before a large j 'Attendance',' the annual two days meet- j ftpg of the Te- Aroha Jockey Club was s to-day. The Cup provided a ' .''fine contest, Pcgaway winning. A pro- . 'jtest against the winner for interference • Eden Hall was dismissed. After Ifoissing the first event' favourites were successful in the next four. .f'H'ho sum-of £26,238 was put through $16 totalisator, compared with £35,453 for the cip Responding "day last year, a pecrease of- £9215. An inquiry was held concerning the of Kawa'in-the hurdles, and, jaftOr hearing the evidence, the stewards Expressed dissatisfaction with the way ; lie. was handled during the first half mile of the race. The handling of Archibald In the same event was also ircjuiied into, ;|tnd the.explanatibh given was accepted. -Peter. Rosa' Back to. Best Form.

■?.\Vitli the exception of Kereone all paraded" for ths'Ruakaka Hurdles and ojenUgram, who ..carried just on toUU, •was Xnade' favourite, with Uralla (£c!.J4) feid.i'eter Rosa (£331) next in request, Pemlennis ahd' Uralla were soon "m froijii-ajid pfissing-the stand were well : clegr oLjSohj; Rep,. Archibald, Pentagram &nd' while Kawa was last. ; Al§rig • thenvbatfk Peter Rosa: commenced : t'o; ; was lying third to PenOialla & they: raced- across the ; and Gold Rep fP r home ; Peter Jipsa.;had.-.the jneasure.of Pendennis and Pentagram' put in his claim. However, Peter Rosa had no difficulty in beating Pentagram by a neck with Pendennis half a length away third. Then followed Uralla, Gold Rain, Gold Rep, kawa, and Archibald. The .last-named two were never dangerous at any 6tage. Peter Rosa seems to be back to his best form and should be seen to advantage again shortly. A lot of use was made of Pendennis in the early stages.

A Good Field. ' ' Despite the Csovs sweepstake for starters, 24 paraded for the Shaftesbury Hack Handicap. Awarere was favourite, carrying about £50 more than- Valkon,. while Abbess was next fancied. Billikins was the early leader, but it was not long before Tea Time and Venus Abbey were i" front attended by Billikins, Quinsilia, Respirator and Constellation. Tea Time and Venus Abbey were first to turn for home, with Awarere, Winsome Boy, and Constellation next. Awarere then took charge to win by half-a-length from Tea Time, who beat Quinsilia by three lengths. Billikins, Winsome, Boy, Valkon and Valve were next. The stake to the winner, with the added money, would be worth £260. Tea Time has been rather unfortunate, for he has never been out of a place since he started racing as a two-year-old last season. favourite Scores Easily. . Only five went to the post for the Somers' Handicap Flying Juliet was mado twice as good a favourite as Phaola, while Macroom was next fancied. Macroom was firsi to become prominent, but Flying Juli»t quickly ran to the front followed by Macroom, King Arch, Phaola and Catclaw. Across the top Flying Juliet was attended by Macroom, King Arch, and Phaola together with Catclaw last. Flying Juliet was first to turn for home from Macroom, King Arch and Phaola. Nothing, however, had a chance with Flying Juliet, who won easily by two lengths and a-half from Macroom, with King Arch two lengths further back. Catclaw was fourth, with Phaola last. Phaola had not raced for some time and was not ready. In The Shade Again.

Ti Tree and Valroe were scratched fgr Vie Juvenile Handicap, and In The Shadn was made favourite, carrying over three times as much aa Golden Wedding, while Exalted was next best backed. Golden Wedding stood on the mark, and took no part in the race. Exalted led across the top from In The Shade, Corbell, and Master Clements. Exalted was first to turn for home from In The Shads { Auriculus, and High Tide, but In The IJJiade w<as in charge at the distance, and beat Exalted 1. a neck. Auriculus was three lengths away third, followed by High Tide, Master Clements, Yellow Bonnet, and Calaris. A number of the youngsters had not previously raced, and did not jump off too well, with the result that they made a straggling start of it. * v The Big Event.

Plialoa was the only defection from the Herries Memorial, Cup, leaving a baker's dozen to contest the stake. Pegawav was entrusted witli over £1100, while Eden Hall (£.s(iOi and Town Bank ;(£500) were next fancied. Day Guard, as' usual, was rushed to the trout, with Barometer, Delightment, Pegaway, Town Bank, Pelham, Miss Vera, The Author, Charlady, and Queen Arch next. Along the back Day Guard was attended by Barometer, Town Bank, Miss Vera, Pegaway, Pelham, Charlady, The Author, Eden Ball, and Wedding March, while Desert Glow was last. Day Guard was still sailing along merrily in front when the far turn was reached, with Barometer, Delightment, Miss Vera, Pelham, and Pegaway next. Day Guard was first to straighten up lor home, with Barometer, Pelham, Eden Hall, Delightment, and Pegaway next. The last-named then came through, and beat Day Guard by half a length. Eden Hall was a similar distance away third, with Pelhatn. Town Bank, Wedding March, Barometer, Charlady, Desert Glow, The Author, and Queen Arch next. After the race, J. T. Jamiescn lodged a complaint against the winner, Pegaway, on the ground that Eden Hall had been interfered with near the finish, but the stewards, after hearing evidence, dismissed the objection. Dead Heat for Third. Tho Waihou Handicap attracted twelve runners, and Aussie £977,- Serang £837 and Heisler £373, were best backed. Dan Quin was first to show out, but -across the top Dobbin ran to the front • from York Abbey and Dan Quin. Dobbin was first to turn for home from Dan Quin, York Abbey, Aussie, Archeno and Heisler, and had no trouble in beating Dan Quin by a length and a-half. Archeno and York Abbey, who dead-heated for third place, were a tuattar distance away, followed by Le

Choucas, Heisler, Master O'ltorke, Quinette, White Bird, Serang and Rose Swift. Air Queen Beats the Favourite. Papatu was favourite, being entrusted with £70 more than Branson, with Karnehameha next in request. Lucy Glitters led past the stand from Branson, Papatu, Air Queen, Lady Spalpeen, Niblick, Wcndav and Alonsoa. Along the back Lucy Glitters was still in charge from Branson, Papatu, Wenday, and Air Queen. Crossing the top Branson and Lady Spalpeen had run to the front from Wenday, Papatu, Air Queen and Monsoa. Lady Spalpeen was first into the straight from Air Queen, Alonsoa, Papatu, Branson and Kamehameha. Air Queen then took charge to win easily from Papatu, who beat Alonsoa by a head. Then came Lady Spalpeen, Wenday. Branson and Wiltshire. A Surprise Win. Scat,- Charlady and Wenday were scratched for the Hot Springs' Handicap. New Moon carried about £100 more than King Smock, while Merry Damon was next fancied. Merry Damon was side on when the barrier lifted and lost a good deal of ground. Curraghmore led along the back from New Moon, King Smock, Hacrera, Quincoma and Ring Potoa. Curraghmore was the first to turn for home from New Moon, King Smock, Hacrera, Ring Potoa and Merry Damon. Curraghmore went on to win by three-quarters of a length from Merry Damon, who beat Eh Timi by a neck. New Moon, King Smock and Quincoma were next. The concluding results were: HERRIES' MEMORIAL CUP of Gsosovs. One mile and a-quarter. I—PEGAWAY, br g, ayrs, by Luciillus Peggy Pryde (Mr. A. W. Pranglcy). B.4—McTavish I 4—DAYGUARD, br g, syrs (Mr, J. M. Zimmerman;, B.o—Ludlow " 2—EDEN HALL, b g, 4yrs (Mr. C. G. Macindoe), B.l2—Bagby £> Also started: (121 Desert Glow 9.0, (7) Pelliam 8.10, (3) Town Bank 7.13, (6) Miss Vera 7.8, (5) Barometer 7.5, (8) Charlady 7.0, (11) Dclightment 7.0, (10) Wedding March 7.0, 113) Queen Arch 7.0, (9) The Author 7.0. Won by half a length, same distance between second and third. Time 2.7 1-5. Winner trained by A. Cook. Te Awamutu. WAIHOU HANDICAP, of 300sovs. Six furlongs.

C—DOBBIN, ch g, n.vrs, by Quin Abbey —Ihapuna (Mr. G. Johnston). 7.2— W. L. Jones 1 S—DAN QUIN, br g, Oyrs (Mr. T. J. Andrew), 7.o—Tremain 2 4—YORK ABBEY, b g, 6yrs (Mr. R. Hannon), 8.11 —Rennie B—AIICHENO, br m, aged (Mr. W. J. Urquhart), 7.0 —Tuohey * * Dead-beat. Also started: (1) Aussie 9.0, (3) Heisler 8.4, (7) Le Choucas 8.4, (2) Serang 7.11, (10) Master ,O'Korke 7.0, (11) White Bird 7.0, (12) Rose Swift 7.0, (9) Qulnette 7.0. Won b.v a length and a-half, same distance between second and third. Time, 1.15. Winner trained by A. McArthur, Matamata. CHAMPION HACK HANDICAP of SOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. B—AIR QUEEN, b m, 4yrs, by Flying King—Vauga (Mr. F. B. Loomb), B.6—Lee '- 1 I—PAPATU, b g, 4yrs (Mr. G. Paul). B.l2—Bagby • 4—ALONSOA, b m, 4yrs (Mr. S. G. Lindsay). 8.1--Keesing 3 Also started: (2) Branson 9.4, (a) Wenday 9.2, (9) Always 7.13. (3) Kamehameha 7.13, (7) Ngarara 7.13, (12) Lady Cintra 7.0, (8) Wiltshire 7.0, (13) Salamander 7.0, (10) Lady Spalpeen 7.0, (11) Lucy Glitters 7.0, (14) Niblick 7.0. Won by three lengths, a head between second, and third. Time, 2.9. Winner trained by owner, Te Awamutu. HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP of 250sovs. One mile. 9—CUKRAGHMORE, ch m, oyrs, by Archiestown — Lady Gwendoline (Mrs. P. D. McLiver), 7.o—Bryce 1 3—MERRY DAMON. Dr g, 4yrs (Mrs. 13. Hall), B.o—Cammiek 2 4—EH I'XMI, gr h, oyrs (Mr. W. M. Sorensen), 7.4—Keesing 3 Also started: (S) Nippy 8.11, (2) King Smock 8.4, (1) New Moon 7.13, (5) Qtilncomu 7.10, (11) Ring Potoa 7.T, (12) Raceful (.0, (10) Passionate 7.0, (0) Haerera 7.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.41 2-5. Winner trained by J. T. Jamieson, Papakura.

NELSON JOCKEY CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING CONCLUDES. ARDFINNAN WINS CHIEF EVENT. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) NELSON, Saturday. The Nelson Jockey Club's annual meeting was concluded to-day in flue, but dull weather, before a large attendance, l'he totalisator handled £11,320, making the total for the meeting £27,557. Results were: — NOVICE HACK, of SOsovs. Five furlongs. 2—PETAL \ 1 6—LOUD MIDDLETON 2 4—RED COURIER 3 Also started: Carrigallon, Motion, Emlform, Handsome. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time. 1.3 4-5. NGATIMOTI TROT of lOOsovs. One mile and a-lialf. 2—LATEST FASHION, 24yds 1 9—PItOUD JOYCE, limit 2 7—HAL JOY, lGSyds 3 Scratched: Syngleam. Won by two lengths, ten lengths between second and third. Time, 3.35 3-5. REDWOOD MEMORIAL of 1-lOsovs. One mile and a distan'ce. I—ARDFINNAN, 7.2 1 2—PARA, 8.0 2 3—BOxNHOMME, 8.11 Also started: Viewpoint, No Response, Stream. Won by half a length, a head between second and third. Time, l.uo. RIWAKA HACK, of SOsovs. Seven furlongs. I—HALLOWNOON, 8.11 1 2—MOLTO, 8.8 - ; S—PANORAMA, 7.7 3 Scratched: Gold Mint, Ardfinnan, Petal, Red Courier. Won by a length and aquarter, two iengths between second and 'third. Time, 1.28 2-5.

TASMAN TROT, of 'JOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3—LATEST FASHION, 24yds 1 I—NELLIE PARSON, 24yds - 2 2—DILLON'S PRIDE, not in list of acceptances 3 Scratched: All Fours. Won by threequarters of a length, same distance between second and third. Time, 2.54 2-5. BRIGHTON HANDICAP of lOQsovs. Six furlongs. 2—ItOYAL GAME. S.O .... 1 1-lUVERINA, 7.2 2 3—CORN RIGS, S.l 3 Also started: Bestir. Won by a length and a-hnlf, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.15. i TELEGRAPH HACK, of SOsovs. Five furlongs. 'I—ARCH ARROW, 0.2 1 3—MOLTO, 8.9 2 2—CARRIGALLOH. 8.3 3 All started. Won by a length and aquarter. Time, 1.2 3-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 120sovs. One mile. I—GOLD MINT, 8.11 1 2—ASLEEP, 7.7 2 7—ALL GOLD, 7.7 . 3 Scratched: Bonhomme, Bestir. Won by a length and a-quarter. Time, 1.41 4-5.

WOODVILLE JOCKEY CLUB. CONCLUSION OF AUTUMN MEETING. | BIG HANDICAP TO STAR AREA. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WOODVILLE, Saturday. The Woorlville District Jockey Club's autumn meeting concluded to-day in beautiful weather and before a good attendance. The totalisator handled £12,9-13, against £16,070 on the corresponding day last year, making the total for the meeting fiG,B37, against £.13,604. Concluding results are:— AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 250sovs. One mile and a distance. 2 —STAK AREA, 7.12 1 I—MAGNA CIIARTA. 8.13 2 S—QUEEN'S CHOICE, 7.11 » Scratched: Vivo. Won by a head. Time. 1.55 1-5. MANGAFAPA HANDICAP, of 120sovs. Five furlongs. 4—LADY CYNTHIA 1 I—ASTON 2 G—LIN ARLINGTON 3 Scratched" Coot. .lemidar. Won by a neck. Time, 1.1. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 175sovs. Sis furlongs. 6—STANDARD 7.3 1 2—PAP A PONG A, 7.11 2 I—JAZZ BABY, 7.11 3 All started. Won by a head. Time, 1.13 4-5. DEBUTANTE STAKES of 125sovs. Five furlongs. 1 I—ARROW I.AD 1 a—VIGILANCE - 2—KING'MIDA 6 Scratched: Royal Lineage. Won by half a length, a length between second and tuird. Time, 1.10 2-5. MAIIAKAHARA STAKES of loOsovs. Seven furlongs. t—MODERN, 8.5 J 3—PENMAN, 9.6 7—ROYAL DIADEM, S>.i •* All started. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.28 3-5, KUMEROA HANDICAP of 130sovs. One mile and a distance. S—NO5 —NO FAVOURS, 8.5 * 2—FIERY COMET, 7.S 4—KI LB URN, 5.3 15 •Dead heat. Ml started. The third horse was a length away. Time, 1.57 4-o.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. nominations for the autumn. The following is a list o£ the nominations lor leading events to be run at the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting, March 17 and 10: — First Day. Thompson Handicap of lOOOsovs, one mile. Benzora, Klack Mint, Bachelor, Centrepiece, Clarlnda, Civility, o"™' fountersisn, Deluge, iirst Acre, trootlall. Front Rank, Grand Knight, Glen Innls, Hipo, Horomea, Jemidar, Joy King, Licinius, Mimetic, Merry Jest, Mint Leaf, Mundane, Nincompoop, Novar, Our Jack, Pelham, Pluthalr, Rercmoana, Royal Divorce, Royal Damon. The Thorn, Vesperus, Whenuanui, The Hawk, Starboard Light. Hallway Handicap o£ SOOsovs, six furlongs.—Arclieen, Benpora, Civility, Delude, Heisler, Joy King, Rilperon, Lady Cavendish, Ltcinius, Limited, Lady Ideal, Merry Jest, Mimetic. Macroom, Orchid, Oration, Paddon, Plain Sailing, Precious, Royal Damon, Shirley, Standard, Whenuanul, Egyptian Flower. Starboard Light. ' Second Day. Autumn Handicap of 800sovs, one mile and three furlongs.—Centrepiece, Clarlnda, Footfiill, Front Rank, First Acre, Hipo. Hynanna, Mint Leaf, Novar, Pluthalr, Pelham, Queen's Choice, Rapine, Royal Divorce, Star Stranger, Oreum. Trentham Gold Cup of lOOOsovs, weight-for-age, two miles.—Hynanna, Footfall, Rapine, Star Stranger, Pluthalr, Magna Charta, Count Cavour, Queen's Choice. After payment of forfeit the following remain in the classic events on St. Patrick's Day:— New Zealand St. Leger Stakes of lOOOsovs, one mile and three-quarters.— Battlement, Commendation, Lady Desmond, Queen's Choice, Voung Lochiuvar, Royal Time, Hynanna, Magna Charta. North Island Challenge Stakes of lOOOsovs, seven furlongs.—Star Area, Damaris, Lysander, Green Cloth, Je-icho, Gascony, Talisker, Silent, Inferno.

OPUNAKE RACING CLUB. WEIGHTS FOR MARCH 17. (By. Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Sunday. The following handicaps have been declared for the Oounake Racing Club's annual meeting on Thursday, March 17 (St. Patrick's Day) :— Hack Hurdles of 200sovs, nne mile and a-lialf— Mountain Bell, 10.9; Rehutai, 10.5; Euchre, 10.4; All Wind, 0.13 j Take Take, 0.8; Anchor, 9.G; Sea View, 0.8; Bay Dighton. 0.2;. Troilus, Grand Lupin, Uncle Dave, Lady Acre, Kayo, Festive, Lord Bruce, 0.0. Railway Handicap of laOsovs, seven furlongs.—Partaga, 0.0; Acred, 8.13; Royal Elm, 8.2; Quillflre, 8.0; Manly, Barryander, 7.13; Bent, Onward, Paitonu, 7.12; Airtight, Closeflre, 7.10; Rapid Fire, 7.2; Atone. 7.0. Opunake Cup o£ 400sovs, one mile and a-quarter.—lncome, 0.3; Euphonium, Mint Leaf, 8.7; Hipo, 5.3; Benzora, 8.0; The Lamb, 7.13; Daoae, 7.5; Glengarlff, 7.3; Vivo, Tip Tree, Crossfire, Blue Peter, Killoch, Captain Gazeley, Thunderclap, 7.0. Electric Handicap of loOsovs, live furlongs.—Helen, 0.8; Violet 11., Royal Acre, 8.8; Nastori, Toapalti, 8.6; Erin-go-Bragh, 8.1; Sea Star, 8.0; Gold Collector, Sk.v Point, 7.13; Atone, Otapawa, Takinl, Alan Brae, Fort Alice. Tangerine, Yaqui, Bright Glow, Mendip, Blcona, 7.7. St. Patrick's Handicap of 200sovs, nine furlongs.—Rational, 0.0; Oration, Lady Desmond, 8.11; Lady Bentinck, The Lamb, 8.10; Merry Jest, 8.6; Bonogue, 8.3; Papaponga, 8.1; Jazz Baby, 7.12; Tip Tree, 7.8; Bevis, Rehutai. 7.5. President's Handicap of 200sovs, nine furlongs.—Partaga, 0.0; Acred, 8.10; Captain Gazeley, 8.7; Bent, 8.0; Closefire, Barryander, 7.12; Airtight, 7.8; All Wind, Gold Peak, 7.3; Anolo, Take Take,, Troilus, 7.2; Advance Camp, Glencoe, 7.0. Farewell Handicap of 150sovs, six furlongs.—Jazz Baby, 0.6; Helen, Acred, 8.12; Quillflre, 8.2 • Royal Elm, 8.1; Barryander, ~7.13; Manly, Paitonu, 7.12; Onward, 7.11 J Royal Acre, 7.10; Toapaiti, 7.8; Sea Star, 7.4; Erin-go-Bragli, Gold Collector. 7.3;

Dernier, Otapawa, Takini, Rapid Fire, Lady Estelle, Tangerine, Monogue, 7.0.

DANNEVIRKE RACING CLUB. REHANDICAFS FOR WEDNESDAY. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.! DANNEVIRKE, Sunday. The following rehandlcaps have been declared for the. first da-.of the DanneTlrke Racing Club's Autumn Meeting (March 2 and 3) :— President's Handicap; six furlongs: Plain Sailing 8.3, Jazz Baby 7.6. Tahoraite Handicap; sever, furlongs: Coot 8 0, Jemidar 8.0. Oringi Hack; six furlongs: Jazz Baby 9.6, Coot V. 11, Lady Cynthia 7.10, Kalos Rakautai Handicap: Beaumont 9.2, Modern 8.10. Makirikiri Hack; sis furlongs: Fiery Comet 8.1.