WELLINGTON MEETING.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 261, 4 November 1929, Page 13

WELLINGTON MEETING.

GOLD JACKET'S N.Z. CUP TRIAL AUCKLA2TDER WAS SETTENTE FAVOURITE. BOLLARD MEMORIAL TO STEEL ALL. EVERY WIN PAYS A GOOD PRICE. (Bj Teierrapb.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON. Saturday. The Wellington Trotting Club's spring meeting was held to-day in Sne weather. There was a large attendance, and the totalisator investments totalled £26,160, compared with £23,365 last year. The Novices. The Novice Handicap did not provide a thrilling contest, though the finish was exciting enough. Nelson Gara, Black Ripon, Hakari. Llewellyn and Warrenore declined their engagements. The Methven winner, Mae Locanda, carrying nearly a third of the investments, was nio?t heavily supported. Brent Zolock failed to strike a gait and Baron Derby. Mac Locanda and Lady Author showed out at the start., these being in the firing line most of the journey. Lady Author headed Baron Derby round the back the second time., where Mac Locacda, who up to this stage did not appear to be going well, also put in a spurt. Baron Derby was still in front turning for home, but Mae Luanda then went to the front. The Brent Locanda gelding could not sustain his effort, however, and Baron Derby beat him half a length. Jessie Huon -was third, four lengths away. Grand Canyon was a big disappointment, though going better at the finish than at any other etage. The winner looked as though the race would do him good. The Trotters. Audo Spray.. Eangirero and Speculator failed to face the starter for the Petone Trot, the field being a much better class than generally seen in slow trotters' races at Hutt Park. Bon Boy was made a solid favourite. He ween unsteadily throughout, being headed off in the straight by Tamahine, who, considering his Auckland form, returned a fair price. Peter Eyre galloped to the front passing the stand from Eva Beta and the favourite, but with a furiong gone Bon Boy went to the front. Peter Eyre broke badly a little further on. Bon Boy looked 'to have the race won, when he put in a break, but was soon steadied. He led into the straight well clear of St. Petros. but Tamahlr.e overhauled him, Bon Boy making things easier for the Palmerston North horse by tangling again, being half a length behind" St. Petrcoc. Nelson Parrish was nex: to finish. Wah went well until he broke, while Great Parrish and Great Way also went well, though they never looked like being really dangerous. Steel All's Surprise. The Bollard Memorial Handicap provided an interesting contest, the result being in doubt right until the finish. Vendome, Hectors Own and Sir AuthoT declined their engagements. Aleron was made a substantial favourite, but his supporters got a poor ran, as- he broke up at the start. Riehore, Curfew Boy and Muriel de Oro carried on the early running from Arikitoa. most of the others being in close order. A little later Curfew Boy forged to the front, while Zella and Arikitoa improved their positions. Zella was piloting the field with three furlongs to go and appeared to have a great chance of getting into the money, but faded out 200 yards from home. Coming into the straight Arikitoa was just in front of Zella, with Steel All going nicely nest. Steel All wore the leaders down, winning by threequarters of a length from Arikitoa. Great Losran, who showed improvement on his last effort, was third, with Zella nest. Steel All showed to advantage in a great trial at Addington a few days ago and his success must have been anticipated by his connections. Outsider Scores. For "lie Borough Handicap Sonoma Star, Glenlake, Key Child, Sonoma Child, Anon and Patsy Phagan were scratched. A last-minute rush saw Sandy Pointer, driven by 0. E. Hooper, first fancy, with strong support for Cushla d'Or and the Auckland-trained Kelp. The winner, Hostess, was comparatively neglected. EI Direct. Salient, Sandy Pointer and Hostess were the early leaders, Kelp also being prominent for a time. Hostess was in "front passing the stanas the second time and stayed there, though strongly challenged by EI Direct and Sandy Pointer, who went past the winning "post together, Haydock was always in the picture, but had nothing left for a final spurt. Kelp ran moderately, tin : fifth. The winner, who is owned by Mr. J. R- Corrigan and trained by J. Bollock., has been a useful stake earner for the Hawera sportsman. The Cup Trial. \ select field of ten started in the New Zealand Cup Trial Handicap. Kohara tarried three tickets more thaa Maiwhartti, with four others also strongly fancied. The race, vhich. look-id like beins: one of the best staged on the course, was, unfortunately, spoiled by a smash. Jean MeElwyn and Koharc coming down, while Maiwhariti and Western King pulled up. The accident occurred about three furlongs from home, ail the horses mentioned being in ;:ood positions. From the Press ?tand it appeared as if. one horse put a foot throuzii a siilkr. In the race Jean MeElwTB ~and Kohara led for a time, Maiwhariti going into second place with three furlongs -one. Padlock and Gold Jacket pat In "great work round the back. Maiwhiiritl soon went to the front, with half a dozen of the others risht up. The smash occurred rounding the bend, Padlo.-k, Linkman, Gold Jacket and Great Bingen then taking up the ninnin2. There was a ding-dong struggle in" the straight, Gold Jacket just "getting home from Padlock, whose driver made a desperate effort over the last half furlong. Great Bingen, who was slow to begin, was a length and a half back. '"old JacKet's performance \va= a brilliant one, and he was goiuj away from the field at the finisn. He must come into strong favour for th< New Zealand Cup.

Nelsonian Surprises. Llewellyn carried twice as much a Steel Wire, the second favourite in tfti Short Handicap., but once again Mo Kenzie's importation let backers down Though he got away well he paced un evenly throughout, and eventually finished a poor fourth. Brent Zolock who got away badly in the earlier race • was the first to show out. but a bac break eventually settled the Petom horse. Bingen Maid. Brent Zolock Reylet and Xelsonian carried on most of the running, with Llewellyn showing j glimpses of brilliancy. Reylet, Bingen j Maid and Xelsonian were the first into ! the straight, the last-named going a little unsteadily, but Berkett's geldins sealed down to win by a len2th and a haii, wirh a length between Eey!'^t and Bingen Maid, "it was a poor class field. The winner paid double figures. A Big Dividend. Audo Spray. Rangitero and Tamahir.e were the scratching-; for the President's I Handicap. Robert" Todd, Peter Eyre. Wah and Lady Tory piloted the field in the early stages, Miss Leda going into second place going out of the straisht the first time. Shortly after ehe went to the front, where she stayed for the I rest of the journey. Bon Boy looked the

most likely of the oilers to serious! trouble her, but he broke repeatedly Wah also went unsteadily. Peter Ejz improved on his showing in the Peton Handicap, running Miss Leda to length.. St. Petrox being three length further back. Great Way never threat ened danger, but another back marker i: N'elson Parrish was always handy. An Dther poor class field and the winner re turned over half a century. A Close Finish. There was a big pool for the Wellington Handicap, Zella being favourite. E Direct, Kelp and Haydock were ch; leaders in the c-arly stages, Halmore Cushla d'Or and Loiterer beinsr always handy. In a stirring finish Loiterer prevailed by a head from El Direct. Kelp being half a length back with Avenger close up. The race was run 40 minutes late. XEW TRACK NOVICE HANDICAP of lTosovs. One mile and fire furlongs. Limit 3.59. S—BAROX DERBY, blk c ''M-. IT. J. Wood field >. limit —W. Barron .. 1 1-JUC LOCAXDA. br a (Miss X. Gunni, limit—F. G. Tnoraas 2 6—JESSIE HXJOX, b m (Mr. A. Smith), 4:Byds —R. Townley 3 Also started: 2 Brent Zoloek, 7 Solitude, £ Lady Author. 2 Grand Canyon, limit: 10 Ma'tenga. S Richmond Lass, 12yds ; 9 George the Fourth. 4Syds. Won by half a length, with roar lengths between second and third. Time, 3.35. PETOXE HAXDICAP TROT of ITSsovs. For trotters. One mile and five farlo3g3. Limit 4.2. 4—TAMAHIXE. bib m (Ml. G. A. Mitchell), 45yds—W. Hnghes .. 1 2—BOX BOY. b •» (Mr. W. T. Lowe), limit—Owner - 10—ST. PETROX. b 2 (Miss R. E. Leach*. 24yds—D. P. Ma honey 3 Also started: 7 Robert Tr.dd. S Lady Tory, limit; 3 Great Harvester. 1 Wah. 9 Peter Eyre. 12yds: 11 Eva Reta. 24yds: 12 Mis.- 36yds: 6 Xeison Parrish. 5 Great Way. 4Syds; 13 USuleie Lady (late Pandora*. 96yds. Won by a lensrth. thre? lengths separating second and third. Time, 3.55 1-5. BOLLARD MEMORIAL HAXDICAP of 300 sovs. Two miles. Limit 4.40. S—STEEL ALL. b g (Mr. A. H. Busch>. 60yds—D. Wirher< 1 2 —ARIKITOA. b g /Mr. G. E. Thompson*. 12yds—M. B. Mwards 2 S—GREAT5 —GREAT LOGAX. b jr (Mr. S. G. Lemon), 36yds—O. E. Hooper .. 3 Also started: 7 Riehore. limit: 3 Curfew Boy. limit, and Snnfish. 4Syds ''coupled) ; 9 Mnriel de Oro. 1 Aleron. limit: S Cornelian. 11 Firpo. 24yds; 4 Zella, 36yds: 10 Avenger. 60yds. Won by thre-e-<inarters of a lenzch. with two lengths between second and third. Time, 4.3S 2-5. BOKOUGH HAXDICAP of 200sovs._ One mile and five furlongs. Limit. 3.51. 10—HOSTESS, br m (Mr. J. R. Corriean), 24yds— A. J. Corrlgan ... 1 S—EL DIRECT, b g (Messrs. H. and M. Barmelongh). limit—A. »i. Wilson - I—SAXDY POIXTER. b = 'Mr. O. E. Hooper), limit —O. E. Hooper .. 3 \l*o started: 11 Salient. 3 Kelp. 9 Filltop. 6 Pleasant Wave, limit: S Haydock, 4 Logan's Pride. 12yds: 2 Cushla d'Or. 24yds: 7 Halmore, soyas. Won by a lensth and a half, with a head between second and third. 'lime, 3.43 l-o. X.Z.. CTP TRIAL. Of 430SOVS. One mile and a quarter. Limit, 2.44. 7_GOLD JACKET, blk jr. a=ed. by Gold Bell —Lady S. (Mr. E. J. Parkesi. 24yds—L. MeMahon .. 1 4i-PADLOCK. br g. aes-J 'Mr. J. A. MEtcheO>. 48yds—W. Hashes .. 2 6— GREAT BIXGEX (Mr. .7. B. MeKenzkO. 36yds—1<. P:mn •> Al*o «i.irted : S -T»an Mc£!wy"- 5 Linkman, 10 Westprn Kins. 3 Imprint, limit: 1 Kohara. 2 ilaiwhariti. l^yds: 9 Peter Bingea. 4Syiis. Won by half a length, with a length and a half between second and third, liine, SHORT HAXDICAP of 173sor?.One mile and a quarter. Limit 3.1. 7—XBLSOXIAX. b s (Mr. L. F. Berketr), 24yds—L. F. Berteit .- l S-EEYXET. ch g (Mr. F. Washington), limit— J. Washington .... - 3—BIXGEX MAID, b m (Mr. W. ±. Ro<s). 12yds—R. Tjwnley «M Also started : 1 LlewMKn. 10 Richmond . Lass. 4 Brent Zoloek. 6 T-.- Aita, 0 Steel [ Wire! 12 Grace Logan.- 12 Goldeu Mora. 5 Drift Wave, limit: 3 Kara ( wirh B« S en MaMK U Star ot Hope, ohyd^ Won bv a length and a half, withj halt I • a length "between second and thud. Time, ■ ; 2.54 4-5.

.a PRESIDENTS HANDICAP, of SOOsors. Trotters only. miles. LiEiic 3.0. * 12—MIS? I.EDA. blk m (Mr. F. J. * Aiccheson), 60j-ds—E.' J. Aiteheson i * 9—pf:tbk eyre, b s tm*. Y. * Park... Bryw. jun. .. si .? 6—ST. PETROX. b c (ilik U. E. ! Leaca>. :>6rds—D. P. Mahonej- .. S AUo S To-H. in Lady I ! Tory, limit: .3 Bon Boy. levels: 7 Great I is I Harvester. 2 Wan. 1 Deceitful, 24vd~ : n> Ie Eva Reta. 36yds ; i Great War. r," x e l.«on Pa-rish. 6C>vds: II Ukulele Lady ilate c " Pandora), 144 yds. n. Won by a fpnjrth. throe learrh; separat•j. J ins second and third. Time. 4.45. .y WELLINGTON HANDICAP of 25C*ots One mile and a quarter. Limit 2.35. e , 3—LOITERER, b (Jlr. O. il , Hooppr). Hciic—Own." . 1 u 2—EL DIRECT, b = (lTes?rs. H. and = e - >f- Barradough.i, limit—A. G. Wltoon 2 .. "—KELP, ch «r .ifr. .1. -7. Kenneriey.i, limit—W. Bnr.-on .', g * Also started: 6 Eaydocfe. limit and n Curfew Bw. Seyds rcoapled) : ." R«?rf Rer. 0 12 Lo.san's Pride, i Cnstda d'Or 127t1'«; 0 Hich Sea. 24yds: 10 Halniore. 11 C.-.ra Tacks. ? Dilnr, n . 36yds: 4 Zella 4Srds ■ ? i-3 Aven?er. 60yd5. " ' d| Won by a head, half a tensth separatins t second and third. Time. 2.."->. ; - gold jacket's win. ;| al;cklaxdep. fisishes well, . The victory of Gold Jacket in the Xew 1 Zealand Cup Trial at "Wellington on * Saturday will be distinctly pleasing to : his many supporters for the' Xew Zealand : , Cup, to be decided at Addington next : ! week. Before leaving for the South L. ! UcHahou had given the biack gelding '<

J ' i y a solid preparation without asking him j r. jto put up any sensational times in! ef training. Gold Jacket, while admittedly! eja horse with a tine burst of speed, is a generally regarded as a great stayer, and s seeing that he was able to down a select ' - field on Saturday ac a mile and a ' i quarter, there is every reason to antici- ' - J pate the Aueklander putting up a great i -} contest in the Cup nest week. Gold ' [ Jacket was bred by Mr. P.. Millen, and < when first raced was owned by G. Paton. the well-known owner-trainer of Vita . Bell. All Bell and other?. His first start was at the initial meeting a few years a?o j ( . of the Northland Trotting Club.'and in a ' saddle race the son of Gold Bell created I * something of a surprise by winning in I 2.17. a really fast mile for a novice. e Before he won at Whangarei. Gold « i Jacket was for sale at £150, but sub- : ' sequently his price went to £300. and 5 this amount was paid for him by Mr. c E. J. Parkes, his present owner. * Gold 1 Jacket was then placed in H. Kinna- ' mont's stable, and though he woe races. ' including the Thames Cup, he was not ' [ too reliable, and frequently went to a ! I break in his races, otherwise he would 1 j have won considerably more. A change of ' trainers was decided on, and Gold Jacket i placed with L. McMahon, who was prac- c tieally unknown as a trainer. That the ! move was successful Gold Jacket soon ! showed, as he began to win races almost at once, and he has gone on wLnnin? and ' ; also improving. His bes: win was the ' j Auckland Trotting Cup last Christmas. ' I and last season Gold Jacket headed the [ list of winning horses, his earnings beina I £3225. " ' ; '■ Gold Jacket has made a fine start I' jthis season, and ha? started twice for j j two wins. He won the Matakitaki ' ; Handicap at the Relief Fund meeting ' j at Auckland, and with the Xew Zealand • j Cap Trial on Saturday, he is going to ! j*>e a big winner for his owner again ! this season. At the £300 paid for "him • he is proving a rare bargain to his ' owner. Mr. Parkes. ' ... j