NOTES ON THE RACING.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19623, 20 May 1929, Page 12

NOTES ON THE RACING.

A One-Horse Race. The Bonne Fille-Nelson Prince bracket was made a warm order for the Innovation Handicap, but neither horse ever looked like taking a part in the finish.. Soon after the start King Osear singled himself out, and very soon had a big break on his nearest attendant, Nelson Parrish, who had made a quick beginning. The latter was going very unsteadily, however, and he dropped back, and was replaced by Rustle and Kitty Patch. The race was a thoroughly uninteresting one, for King Oscar, in the face of a couple of breaks, had such a commanding lead that pursuit seemed hopeless, and he eventually won by a big margin. Ambition, who trotted solidly throughout, took second place soon after the straight was entered and easily disposed of the challenges thrown out by Tot Logan and Nelson Parrish. The winner, though possesed of speed, is not yet a good one, and he will need a lot of training before he can be regarded as a solid proposition. Much more promising is the runner-up, Ambition, who looks like developing into a good trotter. Tot Logan found the task too much for her, and Nelson Parrish went very unsteadily. Of the remainder Rustle represented the Best of a poor lot.

An Exciting Contest. Nell de Beau was only slightly better supported than the two-year-old Grand Canyon for the Advance Handicap, which provided a very exciting race. Lady Oran was the first to show out, closely followed by Becky de Oto and Myra Locanda, while Nell de Beau die! not begin smartly, and Grand Canyon was also slow to move. With half the journey gone Kate Logan was in command, just ahead of Myra Locanda, while the leading division also included Imperial Logan and Monopole, and Nell de Beau was threading her way through the field. In the straight Nell de Beau came fast on the otttside, but the effort found her out, and Myra Locanda tackled Kate Logan, who quickly had had enough. Then Imperial Logan put in her claim, and in a punishing finish she failed to reach Myra Locanda. Monopole, finishing well, ran into third place in the last few strides, just ahead of Nell de Beau.

A Crack Three-year-old. Although it was generally thought that Wrackler would be favourite for the President's Handicap, the amount of support accorded him was truly surprising. He was a hot favourite — twice as well backed as the second choice, Linkman, whose form at least had been full of encouragement. It was a good race from the start, and the only two to lose ground were Huon Denver, who stayed on the mark, and Dilworth, who was interfered with through the slowness of others to hit their hopples. Neerson at once took up the running from Evelyn Locanda, Trimmer, Wrackler, and Linkman, with Dihvorth well back, just in front of Dundas Boy. With half a mile covered the field was running in bunched .formation, Neerson and Evelyn Locanda just showing out from Wrackler, Shadowland, Avenger, Trimmer, and Linkman, with Dundas Boy and Dilworth running together. Wrackler took the lead over three furlongs from home, and leading into the straight he was not seriously troubled in holding Linkman, while Evelyn Locanda, staying on better than the others, was in third place, followed by Jolly Chimes. The performance of Wrackler was a particularly good one, and stamps him as a rare three-year-old, a born stayer, and a well-mannered racehorse. He takes the honours so far as three-year-olds of the year are concerned, but it would have been more satisfactory had not Dilworth lost ground at the start, which practically lost her whatever chances she might have had of victory. From a good position she quickly went to a bad one, and with half the journey covered she was a good deal nearer last than first. Then she was pulled to the outside, and was sent past her field round the top turn. Here she momentarily showed in the picture, but the effort had left her without any sting, and she faded out. It was a remarkable display of gameness on the part of the filly, but she could have been better handled. Evelyn Locanda was staying on well and quite lhed up to her Ashburton form. Jolly Chimes, who was always well placed, gained the fourth prize, which several drivers seemed to have forgotten was attached. Dundas Boy did not race up to expectations, St. Maura wag never dangerous, Trimmer failed just when he should have gone on, Avenger went a really good race until the last bit, Neerson raced well, and Shadowland was showing up just behind tho leaders in the early stages. It was a well-deserved win and thoroughly popular. The 4.32 2-5 registered showed that there was no loafing on the "journey

A Smart Saddle Horse. Return Voyage was mads a warm favourite for the Papakaio Handicap of a mile and a quarter in saddle, and he duly won in most convincing style. He was ridden a nice raoe bv the young horseman H. Butcher. Over the early part ©uncross.Onoto, Great Audo. Imperial Logan, and Red Shiner were the leaders, but going down the back Red Shiner and Imperial Logan led, while Imperial Thorp© then raced to the front. In the straight Return Voyage showed a fine burst of speed and won very comfortably from Imperial Thorpe and Imperial Logan. The winner, who has been racing consistently, is one of Mr H. p. Nicoll's breeding, and is „ good-looking four-year-old gelding by Happy V ova ' Pearlclnld Return Y fa end <*** tether, and IXinl il , be sur P risin * to find him considerably on lm P r « ved ThP snli«i L handicap time. spots S thff - SS I Soon foun * ™* spots m the majority, and there was i

An Outsider. Admiral Bingen, W hr> i,,, scratched for fhe'opeSij "vent *£ made a very warm order for thi'w" kaura Handicap, but aa »t p k"' Park the prevfeu, Uj, * **«,£ backers down badly. With n »% ! -, covered Tot Logan* 3 was toiloTv-cd by Dillon S., Sonet/ * d miral Bißjjon, Dinnoi u;i . eld > AQ Great NelL.' «S exr'ent that Dipnoi WroveTh? *£ r^t^ e5 :! c ™ f - Bingen moved up Ij Siin T, Admiral neafer the home Dipnoi assume.! *kT , g 5 fTom , noi had started earlier in theTa/'JS: out n,ak«g any showi „« * * *J occasion he made several breaks before ; settling to his work. Once settled he gave a" fine display, and a good tid type of horse, he promises to do even better. After the race, the driver, D. Barron was called before the stewards, and fined £5 for not at once pulling his horse back to its proper gait after breaking. Tot Logan went a good solid race from start to finish, and Bepute trotted better than in some of her recent efforts. She has a lot of speed, but little eontrol over it. She is only five years old, so there is plenty of time for her

to improve. Midland shewed speed and Western Voyage went a fine race, to finish in fifth place. Peter Lin. who looked well, and was vrell supported, found the opposition all too good, and Great Nelson, excepting in the early part, never appeared likely to take a hand in the issue. The winner paid a dividend of 'well over a third of a century.

Dilworth Beaten. After her good showing in the President's Handicap, Dilworth appeared the best of good things for the Enfield Handicap, of a mile and a quarter, and with only three furlongs to go she looked like pulling her backers through. Avenger, Neerson, Marinca, and Brentlo< formed the leading division over the first part, with Dilworth handy, and at the end of five furlongs. Brentloc pulled to the front from Avenger, Neerson, Dilworth, and Rey Logan. Brentloe soon tired, and as the straight was reached Dilworth, on the outside, raced to the front, and led Neerson, Rey Logan, Downcast, Marinca, and Evelyn Loeanda. The two last-named put in great finishes, and though Dilworth fought out the issue gamely enough, she just failed to stall off Evelyn Loeanda's challenge, while Marinca wa3 only a head away. J. Bryee drove a masterly race behind Evelyn Locanda in striking contrast to the handling of Dilworth. The latter had had a gruelling two-mile race earlier in tie day, and it wag thought that she would have been nursed carefully in this race. She covered more ground than anything else in the race, and did not lose any of her reputation as a result of her defeat. Marinca put in a surprisingly good finish, and Stormbell got into fourth place to defeat Key Logan, who cried enough when the pressure was put on. Brentloc, Trimmer, Downcast, and Hector's Own never appeared to have a chance once real business commenced, but altogether it was a most interesting race.

A Great Finish. Another good favourite, in Sir Author, let backers down rather badly when lie failed to win the Stewards' Handicap, and after a slow beginning he never really looked a likely winner. From the start, Editor, Wild Nita, Tahoe, Ngingo Ngingo, Monopole, and Asset formed the leading diviaion, and all were in the firing line, when the first mile had been compassed. At the straight entrance Editor was in front, with Wild Nita, Ngingo Ngingo, and Sunbell handy. Editor and Wild Nita drew away, together, a hundred yards from the post and'! in a dingdong finish, Wild Nita gained the narrowest of verdicts. It was a great finish between two young horses, both of whom are likely to be soon again on the winning list. Wild Nita is trained at Oanraru by her owner, J. McLennan, and is a sweet filly by Logan Pointer, from Wild Queen, who claims relationship ot those speed kings, Native Chief and Logan Chief. Editor is a particularly good type of horse, trained at Ashburton, and he stays well. Sunbell got into third place, while Lady Cello, in running fourth, put up a good race. Ngingo Ngingo, for one of his age—two years—made a fine showing.

Logan Hanlon Wins. The final event of the day, the Electric Handicap, produced keen speculation, and a great battle between two over the last furlong. Glenfarg and Imperial Thorpe were the first to show out—and they carried on along the back with Nelson Fay in third place. When Glenfarg retired, Imperial Thorpe established a commanding lead, and looked to have the race won. Logan Haulon, however, came very fast over the last part, and fairly wore the leaders down as the post was reached, with Stormbell in third place, and Author Jinks and Glenfarg next. It was a ereat go over the last part and J. Bryce, jun., and P. Gallagher each handled his mount with good judgment. Author Jinks put up a fine performance from a 2.9 mark, but to have won he would need to have bettered 2.5. He was not far away at the finish, and S he been persevered with, he would probably have established a world's mile saddle record.

WANGAKUI J.C. STEEPLECHASE TO VEXATIOUS. JOCKEY FATALLY INJURED. WANGANUI, Miy 18. The Wanganui Jockey Club's Winter Meetin- waeConcluded to-day in splendid Tr?e£was a very good attendance. The to, Ulisator investments were £28,118 making £iS*m 10a for the Meeting, »g»"«t *19,.95 last year. Results: RATA HACK HURDLES, of 175 sots. lfcm. f A 0 T \. Brown'. EEP BANK Midi 3. Mrs U. A. Perry's % 6. K. McK. Duncan's Otairi M f 4 Gala Day 10-U (fell); U Joy king 10-10; 7 Vivo 10-4; 8 Overhaul 10-3 ;2 Cybete 9-12; 6 Raukaponga 9-U; 9 Paul Lucerne 9-6; 10 Grand Lupin 9-1J (fell); 13 Captain Gaseley 8-0; 12 Wilmoreana 9-3; 14 Ah Baba 9-0 also S Won'by three-quarters of a length; short hew? second and third. Cybele was fourth. TI E e 'Warner, rider of Gala Day, suffered severe facial and internal injuries, and died in hospital at 6 p.m. BALGOWNIE HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Ira and a distance. 2. A. Symea's SHREWD 7-1 K. Voitre -1 G W. H. Gaisfortl's Disrank 8-OJ JR. Reed t 3 P Tito's Monaogne 8-5 C. Goulsbro 3 ' 5 Thrift. 9-4; 1 Goodwill 8-W: * Acre 8-7; 10 Kilburn 7-12; 7 Sy van Dell 7-5; 11 Vindication 7-6; 8 Unitah 7-5; » Tunbridge 7-0 also started. . Won by a neck; length second and tiurd. Royal Acre was fourth. Time, I.EB. MAY HURDLES, of 300' eoffs. l|m. 1 C. F. Vallance's RED FUCHSIA 11-o Alan McDonald 1 .< E W. King's Abcrieldy 9-13 I. Tilson 2 5 D. Munro's Novar 10-1 A. Hobson 3 2 Glengarrifi 11-0 (fell); 7 Beaumont 1M; 3 Atareria 10-O; G Nucleus 9-3; S Airtight 9-0 also started. , Won bv a head; sis lengths second and third. Nucleus was fourth. Time, 3.13 2-6. GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE, of 600 govs. About 2im. 5 J T. McMillan's VEXATIOUS 9-3 G. Kobinaon 1 7. E. M. Laugh's Ballyfamon = 4. J. A. GafW* , 1 Pnwhero 11-7; 6 Maunsra 10-9; 2 Kangri Sarto 10-6; 3 Royal Elm 9-3; o Alans 9-3 (full) also started- , , , Won bv three lengths: nead second and third. Ransri Sarto was fourth. Time, 4.56. FMPIRE HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Im and a distance. i B. Bur-ess', SPEAHMISS T-4* '• - Li. J. Ems 1 ", V,' M. Duncan's Kuanui 8-3 ~.„'■ °- L. G. Morns 2 j 0 C G. Maoindoc's Le Chnucaa 7-5 - H. Goldfinch 3 1 Faitomi 8-1; 5 ffipo 8-2; 7 Dayfruard 7-C- 9 Joy Bird 7-4; 10 Tcheka <-2; 8 Won by half a length; two and a ha*J , lengths second and third. Kawhakins was fourth. Tims, 1.55 3-5. FAREWELL HACK FLAT HANDICAP, et 175 sovs. 6». I 2. J. IT. Corcoran', HAVERING | 8 A McDonald's St. Melba 7-8 E Burgess 2 1 11. W. White's Le Champ 7-0 i * W. Broughton 8 1 Ccolramt 2-10; 7 Denier 9-3; ****** ; Thought 8-3; 3 High Soeietv 9-13 i « B«rt j 7-8; 13 War Flame 7-3 and ? ot « , o rr bracketed; 9 Wino Tray 7-2; ]} Good Co«« 7-0; 13 Bank Note 7-0; lo Catuna 7-0, o Aicheria 7-0 also started. Wen by one and a half lengths; tww lengths second and third. Time, 1.15 !-*• WINTER OATS HANDICAP, of 250 *ova. Bf. 7 C. J. Preston's BENZOKA 9-6 . , R. J. Mackia 1 I. G. E. Trevor's Keddar 8-12 E. Reed * 11. G. Johnston's Dobbin 7-6 K, Voitrs *

0 Royal Damon 8-9: * £»f xt £ virion Booster M : 3 Black Dnk. 8-5; J 6 7XT°% £4; 12 Cor-ent 7-13; 15. Or«tx« Bonogne 7-11; 5 Llanore 7-9; 10 First Acre 7-8; 8 Melissa 7-4; 14 MMais ™> 13 V * lU9 7-0 also started. , „„,, m „,\ Won by half a length; neck * n s third. Value was Jourfii. Time, 1.161 5. Three horse, had to be destroyed •• » result of injuries during the ™"°<>- Puwhero broke a fetlock in the Grand.tand Steeplechase, while Daygnaid severel/ strained the ligaments of one leg after going ecren furlongs in the Empire Handicap that his destruction was ordered- Millar broke a fetlock in the Winter Oats.

NOTES ON THE RACING. (SPECIAL TO TBI PEESS.) WAHGANUI, May 18. lied Bauii was a soud favourite lor tiio Keck Hurdles, and duly won but be was lucky to beat Tiega, who would have won but for interference. Joy King showed out :u front lor six furlongs from Gala Pay, Ivea Bank, Otairi, and Tiega. Gala Day fell «t the five furlongs, and interfered with Tiega, who lost ground. Hed Bank led round the turn from Otairi, Cybele, and Tiega, with the others well away. Once over the last fence there v.as a great race home, Ked Bank beating Tiega by three parts of » length, with Otairi a short head away. Cybele was right up, and then came Wilmoreana, vivo. Overhaul, and Paul Lucerne. Tiega was a, good thing beaten by bad luck. Overhaul showed great improvement. bhrewd was well up »H the way in the hack race, but Disrank was unlucky, as he got stopped at the half. Vindication and Shrewd made the running from Monsogne, Tuabridge, and Goodwill, with Royal Acre and Disrank handy. Vindication began to stop at the half, and fell back on to Royal Acre, who in turn stopped Disrank. Shrewd then led and turned for home ahead of Monsogne, Tunbridge, Royal Acre, and -Goodwill. Once in line Disrank came through on the inner and ran Shrewd to half a length. Monsogne was just over a length away third, a neck in front of Royal Acre. Then came Tunbridge, Goodwill, UtntaH, and Kilburn. Disrank was undoubtedly unlucky, though Shrewd ran well. Bed Fuchsia started a warm favourite in the May Hurdles, and won, but Aberfeldy gave his backers a great run. Nucleus and Aberfeldy led for half a mile from Airtight, Red Fuchsia, and Atareria, and then Aberfeldy went out clear, Glengarriff having lost .his rider at the first fence. Aberfeldy was two lengths out down the back from Nucleus, Red Fuchßia, Airtight, Atareria, and Novar. Red Fuchsia went up to second across the top, but n -

bad as they jumped the last dence. Once over there was a great struggle, Red Fuchsia getting up amidst great excitement to win by half a head. Novar was third, six lengths away, a neck in front of Nucleus, and then came Atareria. Airtight, and Beaumont. Red Fuchsia and Aberfeldy outclassed their opponents.

The solid favourite, Puwhero, broke down badly when in front the first time round in the steeplechase. Alario and Kapuna made the pace from Vexatious, Ballyfarnon, Royal Elm, Rangi Sarto, and Maunga. The leaders set a fast pace and Alario fell at the hencoop. Vexatious went up to Kapuna over the last half and they led Ballyfarnon, Rangi Sarto, and Royal Elm over the last fence. Vexatious came on to win by just over two lengths from Ballyfarnou, who beat Kapuna by a neck. Rangi Sarto was a moderate fourth, followed by Royal Elm and Maunga. With NuJcumai and Brigadier Bill oat, Puwhero breaking down, and Rangi Sarto knocked by his race in the big steeplechase the first day, it was a field of moderates. Ballyfarnon lost enough ground at the first fenco to make the difference between losing and winning comfortably. Kapuna was ridden to death and looked a certainty beaten. fepearmiss scored a very decisive victory in the Empire Handicap, eoming with her characteristic late run at the finish. Ruanui was first out, but Dayguard soon rushed up and led from Ruanui and Hipo, with Tcheka, Paitonu, and he Choucas together next, then Joy Bird, Kawhakina, and Spearmiss. Down the back Dayguard and three lengths out, but Ruanui went up on the turn and led into the straight from he Choucas, Kawhakina, and Spearraiss. Ruanui was clear at the five furlongs post, but Spearmies overhauled him and won by a good half length. Ruanui was two lengths ahead of Le Choucas, who was Just showing out from Kawhakina, Tcheka, and Hipo, with Paitonu next. Ruanui had every chance. Paitonu, the hot favourite, did not threaten danger at any stage, but he did not get a good passage into the straight. | Havering scored very decivisely in the hock sprint alter being well handled by |-young Ellis. St. Melba, Archeria, Second Thought are Havering were the most prominent from the barrier rise. High Society end La Champ also being well placed. St. Melba led into the straight from Archeria, Havering, and Second Thought. Once in line Havering challenged and won by a length and a half from St. Mejba, who beat he Champ by three lengths. Archeria was fourth, followed by Second Thought, Coolmint, and High Society. Havering was too good for his field. Coolmint got a bad run. Second Thought and St. Melba improved on the first day s -form. Benzora won the last raee after s great finishing run. Value, Llanore, Dobbin, and Keddar were the leaders into the straight, but Bensora finished with an irresistible run and won going away by half a length from Keddar, who beat Dobbin by half a neck. Value was right up fourth, and then came Blaclt Duke ana First Acre. Benzora won like a champion. Black Duke was again unlucky.