REEFTON J.C.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19202, 7 January 1928, Page 16

REEFTON J.C.

CUP WON BY Ol'HfK. >sr£c:.iL iu :ur. I'nzss.: REEr'TON. January 6. spimuiJ weather prevailed for the opening day of tLe Keefton Jockey Club's summcr Meeting. The track vas i:i fast order. There was a fairly representative attendance of the public, but betting was not, on a lavish scale, the .'-um of i't>S39 105 being handled, as again*.* ±'7ss"2 10? on the first day last year, a decrease of X'-l'i 10s. Tlie following are tl'.e result-!: TRIAL HANDICAP, of .S3 5...v.; second 10. third 0. Of and 22vds. ■l. A. O. Bradley-,; b e KINO CiU-.OPS l-y Egypt—All's V.'tl! aged a-1 V. 1.-jc 1 1. J. Munro's br g Kemuure aged f-5 '-'. J. McCausland's bik 1 Kina Mangu 3yvs 7 Gaslight S-5 car. S-o J. Walsh : 3 Motor Smash 7-12 P.. Orange; .", Atone 7-3 li. Cover v; 6 Smithereens 7-3 A. Eastwood: S l.ndy Ruth 7-0 car. 7-3 A. Mc-ssrrvy also parted. Won by three lengths: tv.-o lengths second and third. Atone was fourth. Time. 1.10 2-3. Winner trained by J. T. Cameron. JUNCTION" TROT HANDICAP, of S3 sovs; second 13. third 5. 2.28 class. J in. 1. A. Kico'i ch x GOLD RCSH by Great Audubon—Rose Dillon tiyrs sc-r Owner 3 4. F. Wiiiley's b % Lord Bountiful syrs sciG. Cameron 2 3. V. Alborn's b g Tfcorpie -lvrs 43 Owner 3 5 Great Abdullah scr: 'l Red Audubon sir: G Charlie Lincoln per: S Dome 4*; 2 "Wee Audubon fiO also started. Won by a length and a half: half n length Eeeond and third. Dome was fourth. Times—2.2l 2-3. 2.21 4-3, 2.1S 2-5. Winner traiued by owner. FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; second 15. third 10. About l.Jin. 1. J. J. Thistlctou's eh g RED HEATHER by St. Petersburg—Erewhon aged 11-1 D. O'Connor 1 3. P. McKcndry's bit g Flviug Master aged 9-1 I .. . . W. Bu?h 2 2. E. Adanuoti's eh g Tentcrlleld aged n-jy .. .. 1. Tilson :; 5 Kllah 9-0 car. 9-5 R. MeSeveny; 4 Cashbox 50 if. Kirwan also started. Won by four lengths: same second and third. Kllah was fourth. Time, 2.4.7 2-3. Winner trained by owner, JCBILEE CUP HANDICAP, of .100 sow, and silver enp valued nt 23 sovs; sicoud 25, third 15. 1.1 m. 2. 11. Dampier-Crossley's b g OPJIIR by Solferino—Adour Gyrs S-ll G. Salt 1 1. J. Donnellan and "ishannnhan's b g Gnosesto-p S-4 .. A. Messervy 2 3. D. 11. Roberts's br g Fresco 6yrs S-2 R. Morris 3 4 Prince i'erouz 8-1 J. AV. Jennings also started. Won by :t length and a halt": same second and third. Time, 2.9 2-3. AVinuor trained by R. Longley. MEMBERS' HANDFCAP, of 85 sovs; second 10. third 5. 3f. 3. G. R. Ij. Simmons's br g ARROWMIR by Arrowsmitb. —Lady Vladimir 9-8 W. Bush 1 1. F. L. Turley's b g Erin-go-Bragh ayrs S-fi .. . . 11. Orange 2 3. C. T. Kecble's ch g Benmttro aged 8-1 E. Brown 3 4 Clontarf 8-lfl D. O'Connor: 6 Ayrburn 8-11 I. Tiisou; 5 Birthraark 7-7 J. Walsh also started. Won by # 3 nose; shorf noel; second and third. Clontarf was fourth. Time, 1.2 2-5. Winner trained by J. Beale. SOLDIERS' TROT HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; second 15, third 5. ;!.-15 class. l?.m. 3. W. R. Tj. Pascoe's b g PETER WILKTN by Petereta—Rosey Gee aged 84 Owner 1 2. Cameron and Rademacher's b g Key Child 3yrs scr .. .. .. 2 5, V, Alborn's blk g Lightfoot syrs scr Owner 3 6 Great Abdullah scv; 4 Alpine Melody 24: 1 Gold Rush 96 inc 72 pen also started. Won by three lengths; four lengths second and third. Gold Rush was fourth. Times —3.33 2-5, 3.43 2-5, 3.4 C. Winner trained by owner. MARTJIA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second 10, third 5. 7f. 1. D. H. Roberts's b g ORIFLAMB by Sarto—Red Cross Gyrs 10-1 E. Shaw- 1 2. H. A. Rhind's b g Eronstell 4yrs 9-0 R. Morris 2 4. J", W. Greenhilt's br g Steel Bar aged 8-5 .. .. M. Kirwan 3 3 Orbit 9-1 J. Dorabroski also started. Won by two lengths and a half; two lengths second and third. Time, 1.29. Winner trained by F. Christmas. PROGRESS HANDICAP, of 85 sovs; second 10, third 5. 6f 22yds. 5. Beban and O'Donnell's br g BIRTHMARK by Bezonian—Olovely mare aged 7-7 .. ..J. Walsh 1 I. Miss M. C. Wilson's ch. f Spode 4yrs 8-1S .. R. Morris 2 7. F. L. Turley's b g Erin-go-Braigh. syrs 8-6 .. .. R. Orange 3 2 Buoyant 9-3 E. Shaw; 4 Caliburn 9-3 R. Ooveny; 3 Pickaninny 8-8 J. W. Jennings; 6 Banmure 8-1 E. Brown also started.

Won by halt a length; a length second and third. Pickaninny was fourth. Time, 1.16 2-5. Winner trained by I\ T. Cameron.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

King Cheops Surprises,

The opening event, the Trial Handicap, attracted a field of eight runners, Kenniore being made an odds-on favourite. King Cheops was the first out of the barrier, and led along the back from Rina Mangu, Kenmore, and Atone. King Cheops was first into the straight and went on to win with ease by three lengths from Kenmore, with llina Mangu two lengths away third in front of Atone, Gaslight, and Smithereens. The winner never gave the remainder of the field a chance. Kenmore made a gallant effort to overhaul him in the straight, but made no impression. Rina Mangu failed to run up to form, while Motor Smash and Smithereens were never near the leaders at any part of the race. Pavourite Prevails. Gold Bush was made a good favourite for the first trotting event, and led from end to end. He was attended throughout by Lord Bountiful, who followed him into the straight, Gold Bush winning comfortably by a length and a half. Thorpie finished well to get within half a length of the second horse, with Dome a similar distance away next.

Easy for Bed Heather. The First Hurdle Handicap was contested by five runners, Bed Heather carrying half the machine total. Flying Master made play for the first mile, and at one stage had a break of twenty lengths, but the favourite gathered him in four furlongs from home and without being asked to do his best, won by four lengths from Flying Master. Tenterfield ran a good race under his big impost, and finished a fair third. Elian and Cashbox were tailed off.

Opnir's Jubilee Cup. Contrary to Goosestep was made a better favourite than Ophir for the Jubilee Cup Handicap, while there was not much support forthcoming for either Fresco or Prince Ferouz. The last-named was tho first to take the lead from Ophir, Fresco, and Goosestep, but after two furlongs had been covered Fresco assumed command, and with Goosestep as a companion led Ophir and Prince Ferouz to the far turn. Ophir was rushed to the front on the outside of the leading pair at the fur turn, and had a two lengths advantage on the rails when the straight W3S entered from Goosestep and Fresco. Ophir finished full of running and was not troubled to win by a length and a half from the favourite, with Fresco a similar distance away third. Prince Ferouz was outclassed. The winner, who has made wonderful improvement on the trip, registered an attractive performance, and never looked life suffering defeat. Goosestep had every chance, but gave more evidence of being on the down grade, while Fresco's effort was a disappointment to his connexions.

A Good Finish. Spode and Pickanirtny were withdrawn from the Members' Handicap. Krin-go-Bragh and Arrowuiir disputing favouritism. Erin-go-Bragh and Benmure led Arrowmir and Ayrburn from the jump off, and this was the order along the back'and into the straight. Arrowmir squeezed in between the two leaders in the run homo, and the trio engaged in the best finish of the Meeting, Arrowmir getting his nose in front of Erin-go-Bragh ini the last stride, with Beuraure a short neck away third. Clontarf, Birthmark, and Ayrburn followed in that order. The winner was not well favoured in the early part of the race, and gave the leaders a big start. Commencing the run to the post his task seemed hopeless, but he finished on gamely from the distance post and recorded a meriforions win.

Second Trotting Event,

Six faced the starter in the Soldiers' Trot Handicap. Gold Rush, penalised 72yds for his earlier win, again carried the public confidence. He made up a lot of his ground entering the second circuit, but broke badly and retired from the contest. Rev Child led Lighti'oot for over a round, but Peter Wilkin passed the leaders in the back stretch and quickly opened up a gap, eventually winning pulling up by throe lengths from Rev Child, with Lightfoot four lengths awav third".

Ortflamb's Easy Victory,

Of the four starters in the Maru'.a Handicap. Oriflamb was made o much better favourite than Bronstell, and duly materialised. Orbit was iu the van for half the journey, but Oriflamb and Bronstell then passed hiin and the former let! into the straight from Bronstell. Bronstell challenged in the run home, but Oriflamb was not troubled to win by two and a halt lengths, with Steel Bar two lengths away third. The winner held the upper hand throughout, and is undoubtedly at the top of his form. Bronstell was always in difficulties pursuing Oriflamb, and made no impression on him at the business end.

Spode Beaten. The day's programme closed with the Progress Handicap, seven of the acceptors parading. Spode was a better favourite than Buoyant in the best betting raco of the day. Buoyant took charge after the start and led along the back from Spode, Erin-go-Bragh. and Pickaninny, The leader wai dona Tith

;it the iop o£ the straight, and Spoils »3iett in front. She appeared to have the race in hand, but had to submit to a determined challenge by Birthmark, -ivho beat her in the last fev.' strides by hsi: 3 length. Krin-go-Bragh was a length away third, with Pickaninny and Buoyant re.". - . TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. ;Fr.EoS ASSOCIATION" TELEC2AI!.! REFFTON, Januarr 6. COUNTY HANDICAP, of S3 sovs; 61 and --yds—Spode 9-2: Caliburn 0-1: Kin.Ciieops 8-9: Gaslight 8-3: Rina Mangu. S-l : Motor Smash 7-9: Atone 7-4: srnitiien-en? 7-1.

ELECTIiK' Ti:OT C.n t.i' !>j i0v; : : 2.2 > class; lm —Great Abdullah s<-r: lied Andubon ser; Charlie Lincoln scr: Lishltovr ser: Vr.l Logan 12: Dillon 2-1: Ilarb.a ;j'J: Dome 00: Gold Rush St. SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP. 0: 110 .sovs: about l?.m—Tied Heather 12-2: Tentcriield 11-12: Cionta.-i 10-3: r!v;. y-lii; EUah 9-0. LICENSED VICTL'ALI.LUSJ- c UP. of K'.O sov ; ; Jm and 22yds—Ophir 0-11; Buoyant 9-1: Arrowmir S-10; Goosesiep 5-3: Gaslight S-ti: Broii-tell S-C: Prince Feron; ?'-:!; Birthmark s-11; Freseo 8-3; Corn Rigs t-o; Benmure. 7-1.1 : Erin-go-Bragh 7-11. CRONADUN HANDICAP, of So sons: 7i ICei.more 0-7: King Cheops 8-9: Lrin-iro-Bragh S-S: Pickaninny 8-6: Orbit S-J ; Eiua Mangu 80. BROADWAY TROT lin liarne.-sl. 01 90 sovs; 15.1 D class: IJm —Kawana e cr; Great Abdullah sor: Lightfoot sor; Alpine Melodv 12: Key Child lit; Rothbeii 21: Yul Logan 116: Bessie Dillon IS; Tlarhiu Gu; Dome SI; Gold Rush 120. H/GH-WEtGHT HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; 7£—Bronstell 9-.ll; Prince Ferouz 9-9; Piekaninny 9-2; Birthmark S-Hl; Gaslight. 8-12; Steel Bar S-C: Corn Kiss 8-u: Clnrenson 6-C; Cash Box 8-0. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of B."> sovs: Cf and 22yds—Arru-.mir 9-1;;: Buoyant 9-U; Spode ,9-2 ; Caiiburc 9-1: Ayrburn 8-9; Erin-go-Bragh S-S. DARGAVILLE R.C. ACCEPTANCES. (ITiESS ASSOCIATION' TELEGRAM.) DARGAVILLE, January ti. MAIDEN HANDICAP. o£ 60 sovs. Cf. Exalted . . SO Kyngzono . . S " Segment .. S .12 Bingo . . 8 a Scot Free .. 3 11 Ponticus .. S3 Weo Marble SlO Tukat.im.-i .. 8 3 Corinux ..88 Gay Coekade 8 3 Joke Form .. 8 7 King Leslie .. s 1! Master Noel S 5 Sunny Morn 8 :: Ballv Damon 8 Tt Despard .. 8 f, Te Tarai . . 3 3 Furoro .. 8 " K.iihoremai 8 :i Wetiki.i . . 8 0 Landslip . • * ;! Clenetta .. .SO liiilltiKg.-ir .• • S o TOKA TOKA HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. 6f. Macroom .. 0 7 Jfarble Mount 7 .12 Aiitomno • • 8 1.2 Fiery Lad .. 7 ti Winsome Boy 812 Creation .. 7 fi Bright Dawn S <5 Arch Quee.-) 7 G Whaka Kins S 6 Roman Abbey 7 0 Golden Koynl Bonus 7 0 Wedding 8 6 Weo Marble. 7 U KAIHU HL'EDLES, of 120 sovs. lm sf. Comet King 10 5 Mnungatavira fl ' 0 Scot Free .. 9.7 Wee Marble 9 0 Maniahera .. !) 2 Blago ..90 3laster Areli U " SETTLERS' HANDICAP, or CO bovs. 51". Marble Mount 9 0 Sunny Morn 7 7 Exalted .. S 5 Landslip ..77 Winning Lass 8 5 Gazerin ..77 Michael ..82 Tiny Mini -.77 Master Arch 8 1 Furore • . 1 7 Gay Coekade 7. 7 Lady Lu ..7 4 Houhora ..77 Wetikia .. 74 DARGAVTLLE CUP, of 200 sovs. lini. The Author 8 7 Pita ..80 Alonsoa ..85 Illinffar .. i_ o Right and Left 8 2 Tresillian . . 1 0 Sir Roseberry 8 0

AVOCA HANDICAP, of JOO xovs. Of. "Dave . • 9 7 Whaka Kins 7 * Maeroom ..8 5 King Emerald 7 0 Rarakau .. 712 Tukatama .. . 0 Automne .. 7 .10 Exalted •• Winsome Boy 710 Creation .. 7 0 Just Quietly 7 A Kyngzone .. 0 Takarunga ..74, Wee Marble ■ 0 Bright Dawn 1 4 Marble Mount 7 0 IWiKIN'O HACK HANDICAP,'of 60 sovs. About 7f. ' Tllingar .. 9 5 Corinax • • 7 4 Marble Mount 8 G Roman Abbey 7 0 Arch Queen.. 8 0 Colville •• 7 O Fiery Lad .. 8 O Queen Ponticus >_ O Creation ..SO Taumua .. i o Wee Marble 7 6

HOBSON HANDICAP, of 60 aovs. J hi. The Author 9 0 Just Quietly 71Vi). a .. S 7 Tresillian ■ • > * Illingar . - 712 Marble Mount 7 4 Golden Comet King .. j_ < Wedding 7 13 Arch Queen ■ -