The Opening Event.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 307, 28 December 1935, Page 2 (Supplement)

The Opening Event.

Slow Class Trotters.

All went to tlio post for the Oak Handicap, a race for trotting horses only. Polly Pan, Corona Bell and Elissa commanded most attention, but Polly Pan and Elissa both tangled at the start, Great Sonoma leading out from Corona Bell, Blngen Sun, Worthy Nor and Polly Pan. Passing the stands on completion of a round Corona Bell was in charge from Creat Sonoma, Worthy Nor, Bingen Sun and Polly Pan. Along the back there was little alteration, except that Worthy Nor Was almost on terms with Corona Bell. Corona Bell was first round the -home turn, attended by Worthy Nor, there not being much betweeil the pair, while Polly Pan, Dilfashion and Bingen Sun were next."Halfway down the straight Polly Pan endeavoured to get through, on the rails, but' was disappointed and went to a break, Corona Bell winning by a length and a half from Worthy Nor, who beat Polly Pan by two lengths. Then came Dilfashion and Bingen Sun, with Great Sonoma a godd way back. The Classic Event. The four remaining in the Great Northern Derby went to the post, and Valdor was the prime fancy, while Great Jewel was next favoured. The latter, however, reared up at the start, swung round and lost a good deal of ground. Kenworthy quickly took charge from and Baron Grand, and going' l>ast the stands after completing a round was six lengths ahead of Valdor, who was followed by Baron Grand, with Great Jewel making up ground. Valddr had reduced the gap considerably as they raced along the back and was almost up with Kenworthy at the home turn. Halfway down he drew to the front and went on to beat Kenworthy by three lengths and a half. Great Jewel finished on well to beat Grand for third place by three-lengths, and would have been much nearer only for his erratic, behaviour at the start. Big Dividends. 'Activity was the only withdrawal from the Train way Handicap, leaving 11 to go to the post. Hot Point was installed favourite, while Tollgate and Ranfuriy Lass- were next in request. However, a surprise was in store for Proletarian led all the Way, makin* an exhibition, of the field, to return 'over a quarter of a century, while Wee risHj who was third, paid good double figures for a place. Tollgate broke at the start, and Proletarian led out from Wee Pai'rish, Lux Lunae, Home Brew and Parochial. . Along the back Meadow King fell and Home Brew collided with liim, causing her to lose her driver. Proletarian was still in front passing the stands again, being four lengths clear of *Wee Parrish, with Parochial, Tollgate and Lux Lunae next, Ranfuriy Lass heading the others. There Was no change along the back and Proletarian entered the straight six length" clear of Wee Parrish, Lux Lunae, Toll gate and Parochial. Proletarian went on to win by ten lengths from Liix Lunae, who. beat Wee Parrish by four lengths. Tollgate was eight lengths further back, with Bismuth, Hot Point, Kewpic's Crest and Ranfuriy Lass next. A Close Finish. All the acceptors went to the post for the Bledisloe Handicap. Glace McElwyn being favourite, while there was also money for Smooger and Travis, and the public Were not very far* Out in their selections, for Siriooger nai 4 * rowly beat the favourite, while Travis was the nearest to them at the finish. Travis, Glandore, Wee Machine and Grace McElwyn were prominent early, and this quartet were followed past the stands the first time by Waress, Homeward, Erancis Lincoln and Smooger. The order was the same when they came round again, and along the back Grace McElwyn and Smoogei' moved up fast. Grace McElwyn was first into the straight from Homeward, Smooger, Travis, Glandore, Francis Lincoln and Wee Machine,' but in the run home .Grace McElwyn tangied near the post and Smooger beat her by a head. Travis was three lengths anil a half ftway, with Erancis Lincoln, Homeward, Waress and Wee Machine ttext. Another Good Return. In the Champion Handicap, for which all started, the bracket, Pegaway and Worthy Light, were most fancied, While Tempest and Graham Direct also had support. Great Parrish galloped at the start and lost ground, and Pegaway showed Out from Prince Pedro, Bingen Palm and Sure. Pegaway was followed past the' stands by Prince Pedro, Rey Spec, Sure, Bingen Palm, Graham Direct, Willie Derby, Tempest, Worthy Light and Great Parrish. Pegnway was still in charge along the back from Prince Pedro. Key Spec, Bingen Palm. Sure. Tempest. Graham Direct and Worthy Light. Pegaway was first round the home turn, attended by Rey Spec, Sure Bingen Palm, Graham Direct . and Worthy Light, and in a good finish Key Spec headed him to Win by a neck. Sltfe was two lengths away third, with Tempest, Graham Direct, Kewpic's Triumph, Willie Derby, B'mgen Palm and Worthy Light following. The winner was at double figures.

tfuini Wins Nicely. Parrish Bell was the only defection from the Epsom Handicap, and the best backed wero To Kahu, Audo Patch and Kuini. Audo Patch skipped a bit at the start, and Worthy Nor was eooh in front from Dilfashion, Autumn Lu, Kuini and To Kahu, Mountain Sun breaking as the field turned out of the straight. Passing, the stands at tho p end of a circuit, Worthy Nor was attended by Dilfashion, Te Kahu, Kuini, Autumn Lu, Gila Day nnd Audo Patch. Along the back the order was much the same except that Te Kahu was breaking. Worthy Nor was first tostraighten up for the run to the judge from Kuini, Audo Patch and Dilfashion. Kuini did best to score by a length and a half from Audo Patch, Who beat Dilfashion by a similar distance. Then enme Worthy Nor, Mountain Sun, Autumn Lu, Te Kahu and Gala Day. Bracket in Minor Places. King's Guide, Ironside and the Nelson Luvan-Rayon d'Or bracket wel'o in most demand for the Dominion Handicap, for which all started. Nelson LuVatl was soon in front from Lucky Love, Aerial Boy, Worthy Chief and Ironside, 1 but just as they reached the back stretch Aerial Boy broke and interfered with Rayon d'Or. Passing the stands Red Frontier was in charge from Nelson Luvnn, Ironside, Lucky Love, King's Guide, Worthy Chief and Rayon d'Or. Along the back Red .Frontier was three lengths Clear of Nelson Luvan, who was followed by Worthy Chief and Ironside (together) and Rayon d'Or. Red Frontier was well in front of Nelson Luvan at the home turn r the pair being attended by Ironside (who was moving tip fast), Lucky Love, King's Guide and Rayon d'Or. Ironside did best in the final issue to win by three lengths from Nelson Luvr.n, who beat Rayon d'Or by a neck. Then came Red Frontier, Winaway and King's Guide. The Final Event. The programme concluded with the RahfUrly Handicap, for which Rongomai. Valdor 'and Our McKinnoy were, best backed. When the barrier lifted Valdor nnd Kewpie's King tangled, and F. J. Smith, the driver of War Officer, wns capsized out of his- sulky. Rongomai was soon in front from Parrish Belle. Kewpie's Bond nnd Roekelia, and going past the stands the order was Roiigomai. Parrish Belle, Luminate, KcwpleVs Bond, Our HoKinney, RockeHa and Quid Hairst. It wns practically the same along the back, Rongomai turning for home attended by Parrish Belle. Kewpie's Bond and Our McKiniiey. Rongomai stayed on to score by a length and a half from Parrish Belle, who boat Kewpie's Bond by half a length. Our AlcKinnev was three-quarters of a lemrth further back, attended by Roekelia, Silver Watch, LnminAte and Quid Hairst. The Totalisator. During the day the sum of £25,100 was put through'itre machine, compared with £25,207 15/ for the corresponding dav last vear ( a decrease of £132 15/. This made a total for the two days of £00.049, compnred With £56,080 15/ for the first two days of the "previous Rummer fixture, nn Increase of £3902 5/. Detailed results: — OAK HANDICAP Of £130. For trotting horses only. One mile and a half. Limit 3.49. 2 _, I—CORONA BELL, bmi Oyrs, by Guv Parrish—Bertha Bell (Mr. J. W. Tims), limit—J. T. Paul 1 5— 3—WORTHY NOR, b in, Oyrs (Mrs. C. Mnddocks and Mr. D. A. Hedlcv). 7?.Vds—Morrison . 2 1— 2—POLLY PAN, b in, aged (Dr, M. G. Pezaro and Mr, E, G. Brldgens), limit—F. J- Smith . 3 Also started : 7-7 Blhgen Sun, G-6 Great Sonoma, limit; 3-4 Elissa, 48yds;. 4-u Dilfashion, 84yds. Won by n length ' and n half, two lengths second nnd third. Dilfashion was fourth. Times! 3.35 4-0, 3.30 2-0, 3.37, 3.31 2-5. Wlhner trained by J. T. Paul, Mangefc. GREAT NORTHERN TROTTING DERBY of £ 300. For tlitce-year-olds. Out mile and a half. I—VALDOR. b g. by David McElwyn or Mnxogln—Until Coleman Oh.V (Mr. S. W. Kelly)— R. B, Berr.V 1 3—KENWORTIIY, b g, by Frank Worthy—Peter Moko Mare (Mrs. F. cutts)—F. C. walker ...... 2 2—greaT JEWEL, bt g, by Jewel Pointer—Harvest Home (Mr. D. Brideson) —J. T. Paid 3 Also started: 4 Baron Grand. Won by three lengths and a hiilf. eight lengths second and third. Times: 3 22 3-0, 3.20 2-5, 3.30 3-5, 3.30 4-5. Winner trained by R. B. Berry, Christ-j church. I

TRAMWAY HANDICAP of £140. One mile and a half. Limit 3.40. S_PROLETARIAN, .b c, 4yrs. by Frnnk Worthy — Waterfall (Mr. J. Stormont, juh.). limit—l. K. - Morrison 1 3_ c— LUS LUNAE. b m, aged (Mr. C. MeTiguel. limit—McTigue ...... 2 li—ll—WEE P'ARRtSH, b S. aged, (Mr. S. Pllilny). limit--BrbUghtbn ». 3 Also started: 9-10 Bismuth, 8-8 Home Brew, 0-7 Meadow King, 2-3 Tollgate, limit; 1-1 Hot Point, 10-9 Kewple's Crest. 4-4 Parochial, 3-2 Ranfurly Lass; 12yds. Won bv ten. iengths, four lengths second and third. Tollgate was fourth. Times: 3,22, 3.25 3-5. 3.27 1-3, 3.31 4-5; Winner trained by I. K- Morrison, Otahuhu. BLEDISLOE HANDICAP of £270. Two miles. 2— 2—SMOOGER. b g\ aged, by Native Lad mare (Mr. A. Hobbs), 48yds— R. A. McMillan . .. i I—GRACE McELWI'X b f, 4yrs(Mrs. G. Mi Revell). 12yds—It. 15. Berry .......... 2 jj._ 3-TRAVIS, ch s. aged (Mr. C. H. Trigg), limit—l\ J. Smith .... 3 Also started: 8-8 GlahdoFe, limits 0-0 Francis Lincoln, D-5 Waress, 0-7 Wee Machine, 12yds ! 4-4 Homeward* 24yds. Wort by a head, three lengths .and a half second and third. Francis Lincoln Was fourth. Times: 4.31, 4,84 1-0* 4>36 fro, -1.37 4-3. Winner trained by R. A t McMillan, Tamahere.

CHAMPION HANDICAP of £500. One mile and a quarter. Limit 2.45. Q— 5—nEY SPEC, b,r g, Gyrs, by Key do-Oro—Loga'n Spec Mr. J. E. Mcßride), limit—lt. B. Berry 1 1— 2—PEGAWAY, 1) g, aged (Dr. Ml G. Pezaro and E. G. Bridgens), limit —11. Wood 2 4— 4—SURE, b in, aged (Mrs. W. Mackenzie), 12yds—Stewart . o .Also started: S-10 Binges] Chief, 7-S Bingen Palm, 3-1 Graham Direct, 0-9 Prince Pedro. 13-13 Willie Derby, limit: 1-2 Worthy Light, 12yds: 0-0 Great Parrish, 10-7 Nimbus, 2-3 Tempest, 24yds: 7-10 Kewpie's Triumph, 30yds; 12-1-Mountain Dell, 4SydS. Pcgaway and Worthy Light were coupled. Won bv a neck ; two lengths second and third Tempest was fourth. Times : 2.42 3-5, 2.42 4-5, 2.42 1-5, 2.41 4-u. Winner trained by owner, Westport. EPSOM HANDICAP of £ISO. For trotting horses only. One mile and a half. Limit, 3.42. 3 4—KUINI, cli m Oyrs, by Nelson Bingen—Golden Grattan (Mr. W. Hosklng), 30yds—F. J. Smith ;■;»•/' 2— 2—AUDO PATCH, bg, aged (Mr. A. E. Barker), 48yds—C. G. Leo 3_ O—DILFASHION, b g, aged (Mr. E. Butt), limit—Butt 3 Also started: 0-5, Worthy Nor, llfhit; 4-3, Autumn Lu, 12yds; 7-7, Gala Day. 4Svds; 8-8, Mountain Sun, 00yds; 1-1, le Kahu, 00yds. Won by a length and a half; same second and third. Worthy Nor was fourth. Times, 3.24 3-5, 3.24 4-0, 3.20, 3.31. Winner trained by F. J. Smith, Takanlni. DOMINION HANDICAP of £150. One mile and a half. Limit 3.30. 2— 3—IRONSIDE, h g, 4yrs, by Wrack—Ontwlek (.Mr. W. Hosklng), 12yds—,1. G. Robertson 1 3 — 2—NELSON LUVAN, cli g. syrs (Dr. M. G. Pezaro), limit— Matthews 2 3_ 2—RAYON DOR, cli R, n.vrs (Dr. M. G. Pezaro and Mr. E. (1. Brldgens), . 12yds—F. J. Smith > Also started: 10-10 Aerial Boy, 0-!) Lucky Love, limit: 8-8 Argolls, 1-1 Kings Guide, 11-12 Prince Etawah, 5-7 Red Frontier, 7-5 Tryment, 12-11 Worthy Chief, 12yds; 4-4 Star Pronto, 0-0 Wlnaway, 24yds. Nelson Luvan and Rayon d'Or were coupled. Won bv three lengths; neck second and third, lied Frontier was fourth. Times: 3.22, 3.24 1-5, 3.28 2-5, 3.24 2-5. Winner trained by J. G. Robertson, Mnngere. RANFUKLY HANDICAP, of £ 100. One mile and a quarter. Limit 2.00. i_ I—RONGOMAI, b f, 4yrs, by Nelson Derby—Penrlle Chimes (Mr. G. J. Barton), limit—J. Eraser, jim. ... < • 1 1 — 7—PARRISH IM3LLE, b in, aged (Mr, A. 0. Pllllnger), limit— C. Q. Lee a 4— S—KEWPIE'S BOND, b m, .Oyrs (Mrs. V. Quln), 12yds,—J. G. Robertson 3 Also started: 11-11 Haerangl Pal, 14-14 Kewpie's King, 10-10 Luinlnatc, 3-8 Trnnsworthy* Valdor, limit; 3-3 Our McKtnnfcy, 0-0 Roekelia, 12yds; 0-8 Blandford, 0-4 War Officer, 24yds! 12-12 Quid Halrsti 13-18 Sliver Watch, 36yds; 15-lo Gumdlgger, 48yds. Won by ii length and a half; half a length second and third. Our McKlnney was fourth. Times: 2.45 1-5, 2.40 1-0, 2.40 2-5, 2.04 4-0. Wlnnetf trained by F. C. Dunlevy, Addlngton.