AUSSIE ON TOP.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 41, 18 February 1929, Page 12

AUSSIE ON TOP.

BEATS LIMERICK AND RAPIER. ENTHUSIASTIC SCENES AT WINGATUI. PINK NOTE'S HANDICAP. OPEN SPRINT TO MEADOW LARK. (By Telegraph—Special to "Star.") DUNEDIN, Saturday. Fine but windy weather characterised the second day of the Dunedin Autumn Meeting. There was again a very large attendance. The totalisator handled £31,271, compared with £20,472 on the second day last year, making a total for the meeting of £')7,026, compared with £50,280 10/ last year. The track was in excellent order, and the racing was full of interest.

The finish of the race for the James Hazlett Memorial Gold Cup aroused keen enthusiasm, and the winner was accorded one of the greatest ovations ever seen at Wingatui. The pace was not on over the first part, and this apparently suited Aussie, upon whom Limerick could make no impression over the iiual stages. Four Spills in Hurdles.

Lancer was £.">0 better favourite for the Ovvliiro Hurdles than Troilus, with Amorist nearly as well backed as the latter. Erin-go- bragh led Amorist, liayoma and Rungatahi over the first six furlongs, then Amorist took charge and led ■Erin-go-bragh, Gayoma, Lancer and I'mtali round the far turn. At the hurdle near the three-furlong post Amorist fell and brought down Umtali, (iayoma and Erin-go-bragh. This left Lancer with a good lead from Troilus, but the latter caught him at the last fence and won nicely by a length and ahalf. Guncase was eight lengths further back. A Dead-Heat. The Warrington Hack produced a good betting race, Tembroney being slightly better backed than Toawai, Tardy or Starshooter. Tardy, on the rails, was slow to get out and Arrowy and the favourite led Greencloth, Royal Flower and Star Raid. Tembroney led Arrowy, Greencloth, Royal Flower and Red Racer round the far turn. He was still in charge at the home turn, with Greencloth, Royal Flower, Arrowy, Amor and Star Raid close up. At the distance post Amor challenged the favourite, and they finished together six lengths in front of Towai. Red Racer, Greencloth and Cupid's Dart were bunched a length further back.

Pink Note Pays Out. Count Cavour was withdrawn from the D.J.C. Handicap, for which Pink Note was made a much better favourite than Royal Saxon, with Papatu—who appeared to be slightly sore—next fancied. From a walking-np start Beau (Jeste and Royal Saxon were the smartest to begin, Circulation being last away. The last-named ran up to Royal Saxon going to the mile post, the pair showing the way to Beau Geste. There was little change going down the back, but Circulation dropped out going to the home turn, where the favourite ran up to Royal Saxon. Pink Note headed Royal Saxon half-way down the straight and won easily by a length and a-half. Rotor put in a good run down the- straight and was only a length away third, with Beau (Jeste and Papatu next. Never Up With the Lark! Silver Paper —-despite statements by his owner that the injuries he received last week would keep him oil' racecourses for some time—was sent out a slightly better favourite than Meadow Lark in the Flying Handicap, the pair being much better backed than Battle Flag or Black Duke. Meadow Lark, on the rails, stole four lengths at the jump out and led round the far turn from Silver Paper, Paperchase and Silver Coot, who were racing on even terms. At the home turn Silver Paper set oxit after Meadow Lark but could not reach him by three lengths. Battle Flag, who got caught in the tapes and lost a lot of ground at the start, was a similar distance away third. Two More Mounts Down. Waving Corn was sent out a little better favourite than Impertinence in the Waibola Hack, this pair being much better backed than Wig Wag or Court Jester. The latter began best and led Red Boa and Battle Screen over the first two furlongs, then Waving Corn ran up to Court Jester, the pair leading Bed Boa, Night Effort and Killorna. The last-named fell just around the turn, and Battle Screen fell over him. Waving Corn led into the straight, and ran home a comfortable winner from Impertinence, who was a couple of lengths in front of Court Jester. The riders of Killorna and Battle Screen were not hurt. The Youngsters. Francolin Mas sent out an odds-on chance in the Hopeful Handicap, with Night Lad and Stealth also well backed. Night Lad, Francolin and Stealth began the best, and at the end of a furlong Night Lad and Francolin were running a length in front of Stealth and Blue Metal. The latter pair went up on the outside of the leaders at the home turn, and in a great race down the straight Night Lad won by a long neck, with half heads separating Stealth, Blue Metal and Leading Boy. The favourite was beaten at the distance. ' Aussie All the Way. Contrary to expectations there was little wagering on the James Hazlctt Cold Cup, and Limerick was sent out a little better backed than Aussie. Limerick lost nearly two lengths at the jump-out, and Aussie led Limerick and Rapier, who were running together after the first furlong, to nearing the three furlong post, where Limerick ran pa3t Rapier. After passing the half-mile post Aussie was a length in front of Limerick,, with Rapier two lengths away. Leading Limerick into the straight Aussie was challenged at the distance post, but he was always able to keep his head in front, and In the run to the post beat the champion by three parts of a length, with Rapier three lengths away. Aussie, the owner (Mr. Ceo. Paul), and the jockey (R. S. Bagby) were given wonderful ovations, nothing like the enthusiasm had ever been previously displayed at a race meeting in Dunedin. The Final Flutter.

Wingatui and Nincompoop were much better backed for the Abbotsford Handicap than Tripaway, Waterlow or Pangolin. In a good betting race Pangolin led Wingatui, Eaton Bells and Waterlow over the first two furlongs, then Nincompoop ran up into second place at the far turn. Pangolin led Wingatui, Eaton Bells, Waterlpw ,a»4

Cainisadcr into the straight. At the distance post Cainisadcr challenged Eaton Bell, heating the latter home by two lengths. Wingatui was a similar d' way third and Pangolin next. Results: — OWIIIUO HURDLES, of 200sovs. One mill and a-half. 2—TROILUS (Mr. F. B. Pierce), 10.11— E. Shaw 1 I—LANCER (Mr. G. G. Holmes), 10.10—1. Tilson '. O—GUNCASE0 —GUNCASE (Mr. 11. C. Mountney), 10.7— J. Humphries ! Also started: (5) Rnngatahi, 11.2; (4; Tunamoe. 11.0; (6) Gayoma. 8.13; (7) Erin-go-brash, 9.6; (3) Amorist, 9.2; (S; Umtali, 9.0. Won comfortably by a length and -i-hal with Guneasc eight lengths' away third Rnngatahi was fourth. Time, 2.49 4-5. WARRINGTON HANDICAP, of 210sovs. One mile. 7—AMOR (Mr. F. Williamson), 10.3, car. 9.12 —W. Paseoe I—TEMBKONEY (Mr. A. H. Fisher), S.I —L. Fills 2—TOAWAI (Mr. E. G. McGllllough), S.O—A. Ellis ♦Dead-heat for first. Also started: (3) Tardy, 9.0; (10 Arrowy. 8.12, car. 9.8; (5) Cupid's Dart S.B; (4) Starshooter, 8.2; (6) Red Bacei s.O; (K) Star Raid, (0) Royal Flowei 7.5; (12) Rotorex, 7.7, car, 7.4; (11 Green Cloth, 7.7. Dead-heat for first, second horse si lengths away. Time, 1.44 2-5. DUNEDIN .IOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, o 425sovs. One mile and a-quarter. I—PIXK NOTE (Mr. J. A. Ainge), !>.()—B. Brortie 2 —ROYAL SAXON (Mr. J. Carter), 7.13 —P. Powell 7—ROTOR (Mr. R. M. Greensladc), 7.1 Also started: (3) Papatu, 7.12; (4 Beau Geste, 7.7; (5) Circulation, 7.4 (0) Prickles, 7.0. . Won by a length and a-hnlf, third hors a length away. Time, 2.10 2-5. FLYING HANDICAP, of 300sovs. Six furlongs. 2—MEADOW LARK (Mr. J. J. Lindsays >. S.3 —C. Emerson I—SILVER PAPER (Mr. J. Faulks), 9.O—A. Ellis ! 3—BATTLE FLAG (Mr. .1. O. Hymer), 7.3, car. 7.O—J. Cotton '< Also started: (4) Black Duke, 9.0; (5 Paperchase, 8.12; (7) Sudden Storm, 7.11 (8) Silver Coot. 7.10; ((») Money Mine 7 it; ('.)) Dancing Days, 7.0. Won easily by three lengths, third hors a similar distance away. Time, 1.16 2-5 WAIHOLA HANDICAP, of 175sovs. Six furlongs. I—WAVING CORN (Mr. W. Gardiner), 9.9— F. Yoight 2—IMPERTINENCE (Sir G. Clifford), 8.10 —A. Ellis 4—COURT JESTER (Mr. J. McCoombe), 8.13— R. S. Bagby ... i Also started: (5) Killorna. 9.0; (3 Wigwag, t7) Night Effort, 8.0; («) Re. Boa, 8.0, car. 8.8 ; (8) Rattle Screen, B.U car. 8.4. Court Jester at once showed out fron Red Boa and Battle Screen, but Wavin; Corn was lirst into the straight and woi bv three-quarters of a length from Imper tinence. Court Jester was two length iiway third, and Red Boa was fourth Killorna fell at the far turn, bringing dowi Battle Screen. Oldham, rider of Killorna broke his collarbone. Time, 1.18 3-5. After the race the stewards held ai inquiry Into the accident and heard ex liaustive evidence. They decided that while they were satisfied there had beei interference, there was not sufficient evi deuce to show how the interference wa caused. HOPEFUL HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Five furlongs. 2—NIGHT LAD (Mr. P. T. Hogan). 8.11--D. Kerr a—STEALTH (Mr. H. Diver), 8.12— F. Voight ! 4—BLUE METAL (Mr. C. A. Shiels). 7.0, car. 7.3 —L. Ellis I Also started: (1) Francolln, 0.1; (5 Leading Boy, (G) Positive, 7.0; (7) Tor mentor. 7.0, car. 8.2. Night Lad was first out and led Franco liu and Stealth into the straight. Nigh Lad won well by a neck from Steal! h ii a good finish, with Blue Metal and Leadinj Buy bends away. The favourite was next Time, 1.3 3-5. JAMES HAZLETT GOLD CUP, of 4")osovs. One mile. ! 3 —AUSSIE, bg, syrs, by Fortafix— fortune Betty (Mr. G. Paul), 0.8, inc. 71b penalty—R. S. Bagby I I—LIMERICK, br g, syrs, by Limond —Medley (Mr. H. A. Knight), 9.8. inc. 71b penalty—A. E. Ellis : 2—RAPJEK, b h, "yrs, by Greyspear —Anitea (Mr. G. G. Holmes), 9.8, inc. 71b penalty—C. Emerson i Rapier temporarily showed out, bui Aussie soon went to the front and led dowi the back and round the far turn by ti length. Limerick moved up approachinj the home turn and the pair entered tin straight nearly on terms. In the run fron the distance Limerick could make no im pression on Aussie, who won by three quarters of a length, amid cheering. Rapid was over three lengths away. Time, 1.44. WINNERS OF THE JAMES HAZLETI GOLD CUP. Time. in. s. 1918—D. H. Roberts' Fiery Cross 9.12 1 39 4 3 1919 —,T, B. Reid's Punka, 9.2 . . 1 42 1-5 1920— F. S. Easton's Amythas, 9.5 1 40 1-3 1921— F. Johnston and K. Rutherford's Cashmere, 9.0 .. . 1 41 1922 —Sir G. Clifford's Winning Hit, 9.5 1 39 1-3 1923 —W. A. Nicoll's Many Kittle, 9.5 1 42 2-5 1924 —F. D. Jones' Murihaupo, 8.5 1 38 1-5 1025—Clarkscm and Pearson's Red Wink, 9.11 1 40 1-3 192C —Chisholm and Macdonald's Olentruin, 9.5 1 43 1927— R. M. Greenslade's Countersign, 8.0 1 40 3-5 1928—11. A. Knight's Limerick, 9.7 144 13 , 1929 —G. Paul's Aussie, 9.S .... 1 44 ' ABBOTSFORD HANDICAP, of 210sovs. i Seven furlongs. ! 6—CAMISADER (Mr. P. Tracey), 7.8 —L. Ellis 1 ' 7—EATON BELLS (Mr. D. Ruthven), J 7.12— H. Wiggins 2 i I—WINGATUI (Mr. K. Green), 7.12 ■—Brodie 3 , Also started: (2) Nincompoop, 9.1; (8) . Overhaul, 9.0; (!>) Ark Royal, 5.12 ; (3) Trlpaway, 8.5; (5) Pangolin, 8.4; (4) ; Waterlow, 7.11. Pangolin was first out, followed by Wingatui, Eaton Bells and Waterlow. The order was unchanged round the top and Pangolin led Into the straight from Eaton Bells, Wingatui and Camlsader. In the run i home Caniisader won decisively by two lengths from Eaton Bells, with Wingatui a similar distance away third. Pangolin was fourth. Time, 1.31. j _