CAMBRIDGE TROTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 103, 4 May 1931, Page 12

CAMBRIDGE TROTS.

GOLD TREASURE'S CUP. LADY YVONNE BEATS SPRINTERS. FINORO'S BARDOWIE HANDICAP. HIGH SEA HOME IN SADDLE. The annual meeting of the Cambridge Trotting Club was held on Saturday, fine weather prevailing. There was a good attendance, and many fine finishes were witnessed. The public were off the mark all day, the favourites failing to win a race on the programme. The chief event, the Cambridge Cup, was annexed by Gold Treasure, who -was the backmarker off 84yds, defeating First Flight by half a length in particularly fast time. The second leg was won by Lady Yvonne, who defeated High Sea, who won the mile saddle earlier in the day. Margaret Wallace was responsible for a big dividend in the opening event, ■while the trots were won by Bessie Parrish and Finoro respectively. The totaiisator handled £11,274, compared with £18,269 last year, a decrease of £6995 (equal to 38 per cent). In anticipation of a decrease the club had reduced the stakes from £1305 to £1000, so that the financial result of- the meeting should be satisfactory. , Favourite Downed in Cup. All the 12 horses carded went to the post in the Cambridge Trotting Cup. First .Flight ended up favourite with £393, Gold Treasure, -which won, being next in demand' (£266), and the third fancy, Peter Pirate (£222), finish-"" 1 as backed. All got away well, First Flight being quickest to move. Richore then ran to the front from First Flight, Dan Direct, Xella Dillon and 'Master Huia. Before reaching tie straight the first time round, Dealer ran to the front and passing the stand the order was Dealer and Richore, together, First Flight, Wakefield, Nella Dillon and Gold Treasure. Out of the straight Wakefield went up into first place, Dealer dropping back. Wakefield led along the back from First Flight, Nella Dillon, Richore, 3>aler, Gold Treasure and Dan Direct. Crossing the top, First Flight was in command from Gold Treasure, with Wakefield' close up, and then Nella Dillon. This was the order into the straight and in the* run home Gold Treasure fln'shed beet and won hy three-quarters' of a length from First Flight, with Peter Pirate two and a half lengths away third, vUTi adamaged wheel. Nella Dillon was fourth, and then came Wa 1 -*- , -! "- 1 Dae Direct. Another Favourite Beaten. Carrying £288, Poi, a Hawera-trained horse, was installed favourite for the Hautapu Handicap, of a mile and a quarter, the next best backed being Great Vanity ( £169), and the winner, Jackie Thorpe, with £109. As the field moved off Great Vanity whi—l round and took no further part in; the race.. Conder Bell 'went out in' front quickly, but it was not long before Jackie Thorpe took charge and led out of the* straight from Conder Bell, Cogent and Poi. As they entered the back stretch there was a mix up in which Oliver Thorpe, γ-o*" 1 Eleawah, Lady Linda and Tiny Rose either fell or'pulled up. . Jackie Thorpe led along the back, well clear of Poi, Cogent and Conder Bell. The order was the same across the top and into the straight, where Jackie Thorpe held Ms own to win easily by;a length and a quarter from Poi, who was a length fr "f-?r* of Prince Lochinvar. Conder Bell was fourth and then came Margaret Wallace, Great Fame and Cogent. Carl Mack Goes Under. Ben Bingen was the only withdrawal from the Bardowie Handicap, for which Carl Mack ( £453) was made a better favourite than Finoro (£278), the oest supported of the others being Parrish Belle ( £180). Carl Mack was the early leader, but passing the stand the first time he hroke, leaving Parrish Belle in front from Direct Action, Black Magic, and Finoro. Black Magic went to the front going out of-the straight, leadin* Finoro, Gold Star and Parrish Belle. Carl Mack put in a good run, which took Mm up to the leaders, but he broke, and lost his position. Finoro was in front turning for home, and went on to win nicely by. half. a length from Gold Star, •with Black Magic three lengths a half away third. Carl Mack followed by Direct Action, Parrish Belle, lAnseline and Wild Nut.

Backmarker Wins. < Mild Derby was the only scratching for the Stewards'" Handicap, June Nordica being made a good favourite with i £310. Prince Pedro (£270) was second choice, and Lady Yvonne (£243) third fancy. At the start Eoire Audubon failed to settle down and lost his handicap. Judy Thorpe was the early leader from Moko Chief, Zealous and June Nordica, Going out of the straight June Nordica went to the front and opened up a big lead from Judy Thorpe, with Nathaniel, and Impromptu next.. The, field-"was well etrung out along the back, June Nordica still holding the lead : from •'Nathaniel and Impromptu, with Judy Thorpe, Prince Pedro, and Moko Chief following. June Nordica led into the straight, : but in, the run to the post Impromptu wore her down and. won in. a good finish by half a length. Lady Yvonne finished very fast to get up and make a dead heat for third place with Moko Chief, the pair being four lengths behind June Nordica. Prjnce Pedro was fourth, and then followed Judy Thorpe and Nathaniel.

The Farewell. For the concluding event Little Guy (£313) was the popular fancy, with Lady Author (£269) the next best backed. Lady Yvonne carried £156. Marionette began quickly and led. along the s back from Little Guy and Lady Author. Across the top High Sea moved up and was with Little Guy behind Marionette rounding the home turn, where.Lady.Author was fourth. Lady Yvonnevfinished fast to win by half a length from Hjgh Sea, with Little Guy a head a-way>; third. \ 'Lady Author was a' neck further lack, fourth, followed ey Some Dillon and Inverness.

Results:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of 80sovs. One mile and a half. Limit, 3.40. 11—MARGARET WALLACE, b m, aged, by Gold Bell —Florrie Roe (Mr. E. G. Sandall), limit—G. Phipps 1 9 —GREAT FAME, gr c, 3yrs (Messrs. Newdick Bros.), limit—A. Newdick 2 4 —MINTIES, br m, aged (Messrs. Averill Bros.), limit— J. T. Paul 3 Also started: 1 Arabond, 12 Cogent, 7 Dolly Thorpe, 15 Francis Lincoln, 10 Jackie Thorpe. 6 Lady Linda, 14 Myrtlene, 3 Thelma Mack, limit: 2 Oliver Thorpe, 12yds, and Moko Chief, 24yds, coupled; 8 Tiny Rose, 24yds; 13 Prince Lochinvar, 60yds; 5 Typist, 72yds. Won by a length, third horse three lengths away. Times, 3.37, 3.37 2-3, 3.40, 3.39 1-5. Winner trained by owner, Morningside. LEAMINGTON HANDICAP (for trotters), of 80sovs. One mile and a half. Limit, 3.50. 2—BESSIE PARRISH, b f, 3yrs, by Guy Parrish—Bessie Bingen (Mr. J. T. Paul), limit —Owner 1 7— BLACK MAGIC, br g, aged (Mr. W. B. Pollard), 120yds—Pollard .. 2 3 —WIN HUON, b g, syrs (Mr. H. Lupton), limit—C. G. Lee ■. 3 Also started: 9 Bingen Bell, 12 Blissland, 10 Grand Triumph, 8 Moko Gtrl, 11 Wild Downs, limit; 3 Colonel Thorpe, 24yds, coupled with Win Huon ; 4 Golden Huia, 12yds; 6 Peter Brown. 24yds; 5 Joy Ride, 36yds; 1 Carl Mack, 108 yds. Won by a short neck, third horse four lengths away. Times, 3.50 2-5, 3.40 3-5, 3.53, 3.53 1-5. Winner trained by J. T. Paul, Mangere. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (saddle), of lOOsovs. One mile. Limit, 2.20. 9—HIGH SEA, ch g, aged, by Blue Ribbon—Ocean Wave (Mrs. M. C. Oliver), 24yds—W. H. Oliver .. 1 S—NATHANIEL, br g, 6yrs (Mr. S. Tanner), limit —W. Willets .... 2 7—GAZA, b g, aged (Mr. J. Mahoney), 12yds— J. Mahoney o Also started: 4 Andover, 10 Marosa, 1 Our Peter, limit; 2 Marionette, 12yds; 8 Inverness, 3 Lady Author, 11 Lord Nepeau, 24yds; 6 Daytime, 36yds. Won by half a length, third horse three lengths away. Times, 2.17 3-5, 2.19 4-5, 2.20 2-5, 2.19 3-5. Winner trained by W. H. Oliver, Tokoroa. CAMBRIDGE CUP of 300sovs, including solid silver salver valued at 25sovs. Two miles, Limit, 4.40. 2—GOLD TREASURE, ch g. aged, by Gold Bell—Casling (Mr. HA. Swaffield), 84yds— A. J. Julian 1 I—FIRST FLIGHT, blk m, 4yrs (Mrs. W. Johnstone), limit—R. A. McMillan -. ■•• 2

2 i —PETER PIRATE, b g, Oyrs (Mr. W. N. Paul), 12yds— J. T. Paul 3 Also started: 8 Dan Direct, 7 Nella Dilon, limit; 4 Master Hula, 9 Bichore, i Wakefield, 12yds; 10 Belle Axworthy, 6 Sealer, 36yds; 11 Brutus, 48yds; 12 Great Sallin, COyds. Won by three-quarters of a length, third horse two and a half lengths away. Times, 4.32 4-5, 4.40 1-5, 4.40 1-5 and 4.42 2-D. Winner trained by A. J. Julian, Green Lane.

HAUTAPU HANDICAP of 80sovs. One mile and a quarter. Limit, 3.2. 3—JACKIE THORPE, b g, syrs, by Our Thorpe—Lady Somerset (Mr. E. G. Smith), limit—W. F. Saunders 1 I— POI, br m, syrs (Mr. J. R. Corri-

gan), limit—Corrigan 12 PKINCE LOCHINVAR, blk g, aged (Mr. E. G. M. Hasler), 48yds— - Owner

Also.started: 17 Cogent, 9 Conder Bell, 18 Frttncie Lincoln, 4 Great Fame, 2 Great Vanitv|Sl3 Lady Linrta. 7 Margaret Wallace, 16 Myrtlene, 11 Thelma Mack, 15 Wee Machine, limit; 8 Jtidy Thorpe, 14 Chrystal, 5 Oliver Thorpe, 6 Eleawah, 12yds; 10 Tiny Won Dy°'a lengrtli and a quarter, third horse a lengDli away. Times: 2.57 1-5, 2.58 3-5, 2.55 1-5, 2.59 4-5. Winner trained 'toy W. F. Saunders, Bruntwbod. i

BARDOWIB HANDICAP (for trotters) Of 120sovs. Two Vniles. Limit, 4.54. 2—FINORO, b m, 6yrs, by Wild Oro — Oro Fino (Mr. J. E. Corrigan), limit—Corrigan .............. 1 6—GOLD STAR, b g, aged (Mr. N. Grafas), 3Gyds—Grafas ... 2 4—BLACK MAGIC, br g, aged (Mr. W. B. Pollard), limit—Pollard 3 Also started: 1 Carl Mack. J Ulx-ect Action, limit; 8 Wild Nut, 3 Parnsh Belle, 24v(ls; 5 Anseline, 9(syds. Won by half a length, third norse three lengths and a half away. Times: 4.55 1-5, 4.52 2-5, 4.57 2-5. 4.58. _ Winner trained by T..Roe, Hawera. STEWARDS' HANDICAP -of llOJove.. One mile and a half. Limit, 3-36. 54r-IMPROMPTU, b g, 4yrs, by Pedro Pronto —Petrova (Mr. C. Moran), 72yds—Moran ................. 1 I—JUNE NORDICA, ch m, aged (Mr. S. M. August), 36yds-r-August .. 2 6—MOKO CHIEF, b g aged (Messrs. W. and M. Evans), limit—W. Evans -•,".i' r "\' 3—LADY YVONNE, b m, aged (Mr. A. W. Bailey), 36yds—Mitchell ..*• ■■• ♦Dead heat for third place. Also started: 10 ChrystaJt, 9 Judy Thorpe, limit; 6 Nathaniel, 4 RplfeAudubon, 8 Zealous, 12yds; 7 Polly's Picture, 36yds; 2 Prince Pedro, 48yds. Won by half a length, horse four lengths away. Times, 3.24 2-5, 3.27 3-5, 'Winne'r trained "by C. Moran, Hamilton. FAREWELL HANDICAP of 130SOVS. Limit 2.54. One mile and a quarter. 4—LADY YVONNE, t> m, aged, by Our Thorpe—Lady Stepney (Mr. A. W. Bailey), limit—Mitchell 1 3—HIGH SEA, ch g, aged (Mrs. M.- C. Oliver), 12yds—Oliver^........ 2 I—LITTLE GUY, ch g, aged (Mr. C. V. Carley), 12yds A Also started: 9 Andover, 10 Inverness, horse a head away. Times: 2,55, 2.53 1-5, 2.54 2- o, 2,s Winner trained by G. T. MitcheU, jun., Mangeire. . s -

A FINE PERFORMANCE.

In winning the Cambridge Trotting Cup on Saturday, Gold Treasure was responsible for a fine performance, and one that entitled. him to take hie place in big handicap company. Giving away up to 84 yards to his opponents, the eon-of Gold Bell was early making up his handicap, and at the end of a mile he was in a handy position Here A. Julian was content to wait till the straight was reached, when he: asked Gold Treasure to go tip and tackle First Flight. Responding in great style, troltt Treasure wore the leader down and won well. After the race the owner, Mr. H. A Swaffield, was presented with a silver salver, valued at £25, which went with the etake. The presentation was made t>y Mr. G. Baildon, Mayor of Auckland, and in responding, Mr.' Swaffield paid a high compliment to the trainer, A. Julian, who had developed the horse into a really good pacer.

A BAD TIME,

At most trotting meetings there are one or two races in which horses stand right out as possible winners, and frequently they win, but at Cambridge on Saturday all the short-priced-favourites went under, and during the day not a first favourite succeeded. Surprises are always on the card at country fixtures, where there are so many horees competing in novice classes without any public form, but in the better class races backers do not hesitate to bet. Carl Mack and First Flight were two regarded as good bets, but while First Flight beat. all but Gold Treasure in the Cup and returned her supporters their money, Carl Mack was disappointing, and broke repeatedly.

TE AROHA TROTTING CLUB

SEVERAL REHAXDICAPS.

The following rehandicaps for the Te Aroha Trotting Club's annual meeting on Saturday have been declared by Mr. C. E. Goosman: — Waitoa Handicap.—Margaret Wallace, from 12yds to 48yds; Jackie Thorpe, from o Ha C ndicap.—Bessie Tarrish, from ir Te iroha S 'Cup.—Gold Treasure, from 84yds to 108 yds. ■Manawaru Handicap.—Lady lvonne, from 48yds to 84yds; Impromtu, from '~Jvaiho°u Handicap.— Finoro, from limit Hot Springs Handicap.—High Sea, from 48yds to 72yds. . Uuakaka Handicap.—Margaret Wallace, from limit to 24yds; Jackie Thorpe, from ll farlweU yd Handicap.-High Sea, from 12yds to 24yds. ~ . • ~,_ Acceptances close at 5 p.m. the secretary, Mr. H. C. Cotton, Te Aroha, or Messrs. Blomfleld and Company, Auck--lUThe course at Te Aroha is 100 ft wide, so that there will be ample room for all limit horses to start In one line.

OVATION TO VETERAN.

HIS HUNDREDTH WINNER.

There have'been many popular wins in the trotting sport in Auckland, but few have been so well received among owners and trainers as that of Margaret Wallae when the daughter of Gold Bell led the field home in the Introductory Handicap at Cambridge on Saturday. Her owner, Mr. E. ("Ted") Sandall, is the veteran owner-trainer in the trotting sport in New Zealand, and won his first race- on March 17, 1872, at a meeting at Henderson's Mill, and for years afterwards was a prominent figure in the light-harness sport. He turned out many winners, and 37 years ago won the Auckland Trotting Cup with Tom Hicks, and the following? year won again with Old Judge. A few years ago he retired from the sport, but on delving into the records he discovered that he had been associated with 09 winners, and he then determined to get back in the game and make it a hundred.

He bought tho trotter Tradesman for a ten-pound note, but though the gelding was several times in the money he failed to finish in front, and one morning last season he dropped dead at the training track after exercising. At this time Mr.. Sandall was preparing Margaret Wallace when the daughter of Gold BeP himself, and after a race or two she began to show form. Several times she, like Tradesman, filled a place, but it was not till Saturday last that she fulfilled the desire of her veteran owner, and when she led past the judge there was a gathering of trainers to warmly congratulate E. Sandall upon his hundredth dinner. The mare was not, fancied by the public, and carried only £20 10/ on the totaiisator, and of the investments her owner had £10, £8 for himself and £2 for the driver, Geo. Phipps. As the dividend was just on a quarter of a century the win was a good one. Mr. Sandall was on the stand when his mare won, and as he ran to the birdcage to shake hands with tne driver shouts of "Good old Ted" could be heard from all sides. When he called out, "I have got the century at last/' there was a warm round of handclapping by the crowd.