TO-DAY'S RACING.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 226, 24 September 1927, Page 11

TO-DAY'S RACING.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING OPENED. TE KARA TAKES THE CUP. MEMBERS' HANDICAP TO KING SMOCK. LEVENSIDE AND ROYAL DOULTON MAIDEN WINNERS. GREY LYNN HURDLES TO KARAHU. The Avondale Jockey Club opened their meeting at Ellerslie to-day. Rain fell during the morning, but cleared 'before the first race was run. There was a very fair attendance, considering the -weather, while the course was very heavy. The Opening Event. Whaka King and Yaqui was the favourite bracket, and carried £25 more than the Restaurant and Royal Doulton combination, with Levenside and Master Noel next in request. When the field was let go, Whaka King was in front from Scaramouche, Royal and Master Noel. Whaka King and Royal led across the top from Master Noel, Levenside, Edifice and Scaramouche, and were still in front as they turned for home, with Master Noel, Levenside, Edifice and Yaqui handy. Levenside then came through and won by three-quarters of a length from Yaqui, who beat Whaka King by two lengths. Master Noel was fourth, with Acushla, Edifice and Charitaine next. Second Division. In the second division Taurimu, Cynthia N., Brampton and Royal Doulton were the early leaders, but across the top Brampton and Good Boy were in charge from Taurimu, Cynthia N., Royal Doulton and Wyoming. Brampton and Good Boy led into- the straight from Royal Doulton, Wyoming and Taurimu, but in the run home Royal Doulton won by three-quarters of a length from Restaurant, who beat Wyoming by a length. Diamond Queen was fourth, followed by Cynthia N. A Close Finish. Slump was the only scratching for the Grey Lynn Hurdles, leaving a field of seven. York Abbey was made favourite, carrying about £60 more than Rahepoto, with Kamehameha next best backed. When the field settled down York Abbey was in charge from Blago, Karamu, Rahepoto, Stonewall, Kamehameha, and Glenotus. Running along the straight Karamu went to the front, attended by York Abbey, Rahepoto, Blago, Kamehameha, and Glenotus. Along the back Karamu was eight lengths clear of York Abbey, Rahepoto, and Kamehameha. Karamu was first to turn for borne from Rahepoto, Kamehameha, and York Abbey, who were in line. York Abbey fell at the last liurdle, due to a dog running out and getting in his way. In a good finish Karamu stayed on to get the verdict from Rahepoto by half a length, with Kamehameha threequarters of a length back, third. Glenotus came with a good run at the finish and got close up fourth. The others pulled up. Gala Day Falls. Thirteen went to the post for the Members' Handicap, and Automne was made favourite, carrying about £2SO more than Gold Acre, with Gala Day and King Smock next fancied. When the field got into their stride Arch Queen, Gold Acre, Gala Day, and Waltzer were leading, but crossing the top Value ran to the front, attended by Day Guard, Gold Acre, Waltzer, Gala Day, Arch Queen, King Smock, and Mosaic. Value was first to turn for home, but was closely attended by Day Guard, Gala Day, King Smock, Quincoma, and Mosaic, all racing in a bunch. Gala Day fell, but was not injured, while W. Bagby, his rider, was also able to walk away. King Smock came through to win by half a length from Waltzer, who beat Day Guard by two lengths and a-half. Automne was fourth, with Quincoma, Mosaic, Arch Queen, Value, Berinthia, Carinthia, Luxurious, and Gold Acre next. The Big Event. Star Stranger was the only defection from the Avondale Cup, for which Master Doon was elected favourite, being about £150 better backed than Te Kara, while Te Monanui and Mask also had friends. Te Kara, Master Doon, and Cohesion were first to show out, but passing the stand Cohesion was showing the way to Queen Arch and Master Doon, with Te Kara, Te Monanui, Eden Hall, Desert Glow, Lord Star, Royal Mint, Alloway, Mask, and Mint Leaf next. Along the back Cohesion was attended by Queen Arch, Master Doon, Te Kara, Eden Hall, Desert Glow, Te Monanui, Allowav, Lord Star, Royal Mint, Mask, and Mint Leaf. Cohesion was still in charge across the top from Eden Hall, Queen Arch, Te Kara, Alloway, Master Doon, Desert Glow, Te Monanui, and Lord Star. Cohesion was first to turn for home, attended by Queen Arch, Te Kara, Eden Hall, Alloway, and Mask. In the run to the post Te Kara headed Cohesion and beat him by a neck, with Eden Hall two lengths away third. Royal Mint was fourth, with Mint Leaf, Mask, Alloway, Queen Arch, Lord Star, Desert Glow, Te Monanui, and Master Doon following in that order. Results are as follows: — MAIDEN PLATE of 270sovs. Spven furlongs. First Division. 3 —LEVENSIDE, br g, Cyrs, by Thurnham —Spinster (Mr. N. Wade), B.o—Bagby 1 2—YAQUI, b g. 6yrs (Mr. A. J. Webber), B.o—Orange 2 2—WHAKA KING, ch g, 6yrs (Mr. J. Greenhead), 8.0 —McTavish 3 Also started: (6) Acushla 8.0 (Flower) (7) Arinagour 8.0 (Manson). (14) Cullgie (car.) 8.3 (McCarthy). (11) Charitaine 8.0 (Chaplin), (12) Edifice 8.0 (Bryce) (20) Tidal 8.0 (Ryan). (3) Master "Noel 8.0 (Wreghett), (21) Pontlcus 8.0 (Conquest), (5) Royal 8.0 (Jones) and Salamander 8.0 (Pine) coupled, (17) Scaramouche 8.0 (Ludlow) and Simplioitus 8.0 (Sharkey) coupled, and Master Noel bracketed with winner, but dividend paid only on first horse. Won by three quarters of a-length, third horse two lengths away. Time 1.38. (Winner trained by W. Townsend, Pukekohe). SECOND DIVISION. I—ROYAL DOULTON. br m, 4yrs, Romeo I.—Tpcouiu Messrs. Roulston Bros.). B.o—McCormac .. 1 I—RESTAURANT, b f 3yrs (Mr W Gall). 8.0 —Cnrystal 2 3—WYOMING, b g, aged (Mr. W. A. Strahan), B.o—Reilly 3 Also started: (21) Amos 8.0, (19) Ash Tray 8.0 (Goldsboro , ) (9) Brampton 8 0 (Cummick). (18) Cynthia N. 8.0 (Tremaine). (10) Diamond Queen 8.0 (Brown) (24) The Cryer 8.0 (Wilson). (If!) Good Boy 8.0 (Hall). (13) La Roma S.O (Gill) and Marble Boy 8.0 (Turby) coupled. (21) Ototoa 8.0 (Carmont). (14) San Quin 8 0 (Wiggins), (8) Standfast 8.0 (Henderson) and Taurimu 8.0 (Tricklebank) coupled (4) Valentino 8.0 (L. Dulieu) coupled with Wyoming.

Won by three-quarters of a length, a length between second and third. lime, "(Winner trained by W. Towneend. Pukekohe). GREY LYNN HURDLES of SOOboti. Two miles. S—KARAMU, br g, aged, by Hymettue —Outward (Mr. W. J. Hawkins). 10.4— Regan * 1 2—RAHEPOTO. br g, aged (Mr. A. E. Clinkard), 9.l3—Stanway 2 3—KAMEHAMEHA, br g, aged (Mr. D. P. Moraghan), 9.l3—Olive 8 Also started: (1) York Abbey ».6, (7) Stonewall 9.0, (4) Glenotus 10.3, (Q Blago 9.13. Won by half-a-length, third horse threequarters of a length away. Time, 4.13. (Winner trained by owner, Ellerslie.) MEMBERS' HANDICAP of 250sovs. Six furlongs. 4—KING SMOCK, b g, aged, by Snow King—Lady Smock (Mr. Ernest Deeble). B.l2—Atkins 1 10—WALTZER, b g, aged (Mr. K. H. Hines), B.o—Tricklebank 2 S—DAY GUARD, bg, 6yrs (Mr. J. Zimmermann), 9.7—McTavish .. 3 Also started: (9) Mosaic, 8.11 (Pine), (3) Gala Day, 8.7 (Bagby), (1) Automne, 8.7 (Reilly), (2) Gold Acre, 8.7 (Ludlow), (6) Quincoma, 5.7 (McCormac), (8) Berinthia. 8.6 (Tinker), (11) Carinthia, carried 8.3J (Ryan), (7) Value, 8.2 {Lee). (13) Luxurious, 8.0 (Chrystal), (12) Arch Queen, 8.0 (Orange). Won by half a length, third horse two lengths and a-half further back. Time, 1.20. (Winner trained by W. B. Deeble, Thames.) AVONDALE CUP of 1200sova. One mile and a-half. 2—TE KARA, bg. aged by General Latour—March (Mr. M. H. Tims), B.l2—McTavish 1 B—COHESION, ch g, 6yrs (Mrs. F. H. Goodman), 7.o—Reilly 2 7—EDEN HALL, b g, oyrs (Mr. C. G. Mclndoe), B.2—Green 3 Also started: (3) Te MonanuL 9.5 (Ellis), (4) Mask, 8.12 (Morris), (1) Master Doon, 8.1 (Henderson), (12) Desert Glow, 7.10 (Lee), (5) Alloway, 7.6 (Wiggins), (6) Royal Mint, 7.1 (Goulsbro). (9) Lord Star, 7.0 (Foster), (10) Queen Arch, 7.0 (Jones), (11) Mint Leaf, 7.0 (Tito). Won by a neck, third horse two lengths away. Time, 2.53 3-5. (Winner trained by A. Cook, Te Awamutu.) AVONDALE STAKES of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. PRODICE ...„..., .- 1 FREEHOLD o PRINCE HUMPHREY ..... " 3 CHIT 4 Scratched: Dumblane, Knightlike, Melonic, Red Lion, Second Wind, Look Out, Silver Rule. Time 1.10 3-5. NAPIER PARK R.C. DAVID GARRICK'S STAKES. PRINCE OF WALES TO TEA HISS. (By Telegraph.— Special to "Star.") NAPIER, this day. The spring meeting of the Xapier Park Racing Club opened to-day in fine weather before a good attendance, and will be continued on Monday. The track is in nice order. Results:— PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. I—TEA MISS 8.0 . 1 4—MONETIZE. 8.5 I 2 2—SUNNY AUTUMN, 8.0 3 Also started: Toxeuma 8.5, High Court 8.5, Marsin 8.0. Won by five lengths. Time. 1.3 4-5. SCURRY HACK of lOOsovs. Fire furlongs. 4—MOUNTAIN HEATHER, 8.0 .._,.... 1 O—DREAMY, 8.0 2 4—RAKAROA, 8.0 3 Also started: Clavers 8.0, Torque 8.0. Cloyne 8.0. Won by six lengths. Time, 1.33 1-5. GREENMEADOW'S HACK HURDLES of 125sovs. One mile and a-half. S—BRAEMAR, 9.0 _ 1 2—PESHWA, 10.13 2 3—GARZON, 10.5 3 Also started: Ballyfarnon 9.11, Rakauponga 9.0, Wallong 9.0. Panehito 9.0. Won by a length. Time, 2.38. PARK STAKES of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3—DAVID GABRICK, 7.0 ..« 1 2—TRESHAM, 9.0 2 I—BENNANEE, 8.12 ..... 3 Also started: (4) Othon. Won by half a length. Time, 2.125. ASHBURTON COUNTY R.C. MONEY PEER WINS LONGBEACH HACK. TRL\L PLATE TO SCOFF. ASHBURTOX .this day. The first of the Ashburton Racing Club's four one-day meetings is being held in fine weather, before a large attendance. The track is in good order. Results:— LONGBEACH HACK of HOsovs. Six furlongs. 3—MONEY PEER, 9.0 —- 1 4—ARMCHAIR. 9.0 2 2—MORATORIUM, 9.11 3 Also started: Erin-go-Bragh 10.0, Proliliman 9.3, Saxette 9.1, No Response 9.0, Latin Quarter 9.0, Fallow 9.0, Spearman 9.0, Diana's Lad 9.0. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.15 4-5. SEXMA TROT, of llOsove. One mile and a-half. (3.45 Class.) 4—LADY MATCHLIGHT. limit .... 1 I—JEANI —JEAN McELWYN, limit 2 3—BINGEN PATCH, limit 3 Also started: Firebrand limit, Brown Logan Hnidt. Rap limit, Donard limit, Lifebuoy limit, Quality limit. Glenrowen limit, Ray Locanda limit. Jackie Losan limit, lone limit, Monopole limit, Homeligrht limit, Brentfire limit, Golden Author limit. Expedient limit, Nellie Dillon limit, Mary Locanda limit. Wei. Whispers limit, Roger Lyon, limit, Dick Logan 23yds, Tennis 36yds, Colene Pointer 72yds. Won by two lengths, ten lengths between second and third. Time, 3.34 3-5. TRIAL PLATE, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. I—SCOFF. 8.0 1 9—SKV GCEST. S.O 2 S—MISS TRILLION, 8.0 3 Also started: Donne. Greyfinch 8.10; Glenjrassy Bolero. Anmrist. Glad Light, Membo 8.0: First Raid. Silver Arc, Red Jazz. Royal Flower, Silver Paper 7.0. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 1.0 4-5.