WELLINGTON R.C.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20909, 17 July 1933, Page 12

WELLINGTON R.C.

PADDON WINS WINTER HURDLES. BAD DAY FOR FAVOURITES. LTHE TEESS Speeiil Service.] WELLINGTON. July 15. The Wellington Racing Club's winter meeting was concluded at Trentham to-day under the worst possible conditions. Rain commenced to fall late on Friday niyht, and continued without interruption throughout Saturday. A postponement was thought likely, but this was not considered practicable or wise, and patrons wended their way to the course in a merciless downpour. The course and grounds, which were still soft owing to the previous rain, became waterlogged, and miniature lakes formed on various parts of the track, and nearly every jump was surrounded by pools. Straw was liberally used on the lawns and enclosure?, but as the day progressed, this was worked into the mud. and the result can be well imagined. The attendance was mo.it satisfactory under the conditions, in fact it must have exceeded aI! expectation.-, and clearly showed that the majority of racegoers will not be deterred from following up their sport by bad weather. Speculation was surprisingly brisk, the sum of £26,662 10s (win £11,528, place £15,134 10s) being handled, as against £C0.374 on the concluding day of last year's meeting, when fine weather was experienced. The total for the meeting was £80,694, as compared with £09.679 12 months ago. an increase of £11,015. With favourable conditions on Saturday, it is probable that the increase for the three days' racing would have been more than £IO,OOO.

The going was all against good racing, and was the cause of several falls, but fortunately none of the riders suffered serious injury. The track on the previous days was sticky, but the heavy rain made it sloppy on top, and this allowed horses to go through it. In consequence, there was an improvement in the form of many contestants, who failed earlier in the week.

The Winter Hurdles resulted in a popular win for last year's victor, Paddon, who jumped much better than on the first day, and ploughed through the mud in the run home, while his opponents were handicapped by the going. The July Steeplechase was spoilt by mishaps, which were caused solely by the state of the takes-off. The winner. Make Up. has had a splendid record, both over country and over hurdles. The comparatively easy Trentham steeplechase fences suited him, but nevertheless he chanced more than one of them, and received a set back when he struck the obstacle near the five furlongs post. He is to contest the Grand National Hurdle Race and also the Grand National Steeplechase, and will be ridden by W. Ttennie.

The principal flat event was credited to Curie, the winner of the Whyte Handicap. The marked improvement in the form he showed on the second day led to the judicial stewards holding an enquiry. The evidence adduced proved that the horse's connexions supported him on Thursday to the same extent as on the other days, and this statement and that of G. Humphries, his rider on Thursday, was accepted by the stewards as satisfactory. The details of the racing are as follows: TALAVERA HTJBDLE HANDICAP, Of 150 so>s; second horse ",C eova and third, horse 15 soys from stake. One ruilo and a half. 4. 3—R. E. Hatch'* ch f MCRRATH, by Tea Tray—Black Ada 4yrs 9-0 W. J. McDowell 1 3. 3—H. T. Humo's br z Ramuna 3yrs 9-5 .. ..I. Tir.sley 2 9. 9-E. Simpaon's br m Joie <Ui Yal o.vi-3 &• 10 .. L. Dulieu 3 1. 1 Knollmere 10-8 S. Anderson; 5, (> Sir Musk 9-10 B. Sullivan; 2, 2 Huntly D-:) G. Murfitt; G, i Currajong 8-0 car. 9-1 C. Thomson; 8, 8 Park Acre 3-0 A. Jenkins; 10, U Tsura Lad 9-0 cor. 9-i (P. McBrearty); 7, 7 Vitaphone 9-0 P. Eurgrss also started. Won by a lencrth.; seven lengths between second and third. Sir Mink rss fourth. Time, 3min fsec. Winner trained by owner, Awapuni.

NOVICE HANDICAP, Of 150 POV3; second horse 30 boys and third horse 13 eovu from .stake. Sis furlongs. 9. lft-G. Seifert's b g GRAND SCORE by Grand Knight—Lady Frisco 3yrs 8-0 .. .. S. T remain 1 2. 2—li. A. Bell's ch g Tavern Knipht Syrs e-11 .. .. ..A. Tinker 2 3. 3—J. H. Jefferd's b c Cyc'onic 2vrs 8-1 .. .. .. S. Wilson 3 1, 2 Mercian Prince 'i-11 C. Thomson; 4. 1 Heather Glow 8-8 car. 8-9 A. K. Elba: 8. 9 Aro-na 8-3 W. Pine; 10, 8 Anita Mav 8-0 H. F. Giay and My Ideal 8-0 G. Dick and Windward 8-0 car. 8-2 G. Rideway bracketed; 7, 0 Epigram 8-0 W. Broughton: 11. 11 Koraro 8-0 ar. 8-1 V. r . J. Jennings; 5, 5 I'edtop 8-0 K. Voitre; f, 7 Secrecy 8-0 L. ,T. Ellis also started. Won by half a neck: a lencrth and a half between second and thin!. Heather Glow was fourth. Time, lmin 20Jsee. Winner trained bv A. L. Seifert, Hamilton

XTJLY STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Of 300 fovs; second horso CO sovs and third horse 30 sovs from stoke. About three miles.

3. 2-. T. F. D. Corn's b « MAKE UP bv Surveyor—Rosenur 7vrs 11-1 W. Rennie 1 5. 5—J. Fryer's b g Copc-y Byri 0-7 IX O'Connor 2 G. 6—K. McK. Bunoan'a bik tr Callamart Svrs 11-9 . .. C. Thomson 3 7. 6 Billy Boy 11-12 T>. J. Burgess: 2. 3 On»i 10-1 A. .Tenkirts; i, 1 Aeerrate 9 3 A. McDonald: 4, 4 Ilicrh Pitch 9-2 J. McTCae; 9, S Jen-9-0 A. Corner: In. 10 Kao-l-aoroa 9-0 J. Leach: 11. S Quinopal 9-0 car. 9-5 G. Dempster: 3, 7 Tunbvidge 9-0 A. Gilmer also started. Won by five lengths: seven lengths between second and third. Quinop?! was fourth. Time, 6min 37sec. Winner trained by T. 71. George, Bleheim. CROFTON HANDICAP, Of 150 sov«; second horse 30 soys and third horse 15 sovb from btuke. Seven furlongs. 1. 4—D. Kemps- br f • FOREIGN QUEEN by Mercian Ein;j—lnegan 3yrs 9-12 .. .. L. G. Morris 1 5. 6—Sir Chas. .Clifford's br <* Drum Fire Syrs 9-2 .. ..A. E. Ellis 2 G. 5—J. Brice's br Paneo 3yrs S-9 B. H. Morris 3 7, 8 Valueless 9-9 R. Vincent: 2, 3 F.beum S-3 \V. Brotighton: 3, 1 Colossical 8-8 O. Mclnally; 10. 10 Beryl LMour £-7 S. Anderson; 8, 7 Shootist 8-G S. Wilson: 4, 2 Hifrh Speed 8-0 S. Tremain; 9, 9 Kotaki Eka 8-0 car 8-1 L. J. Ellis: 12, 12 Royal Bash 8-0 car. 8-1 P. Atkins; 13. 13 Te Fa 8-0 car. S-2A G. Kidgxay: 11. 11 Tei Garden S-J G. J. Jones also starlet. Won br three leneths: four leiutlis between second mid third. . c hnnb'Bt v.-a 3 fourth. Time, lmin "Ssec. Winner trained br o-rner, Woodvillc.

WINTEE HTTRDLES HANDICAP. Of 500 sovb: second liorM K'O sovb and third horse SO sova from stake. Two miles and a quarter.

i 5-W. Jamei's cb <r PADDON by Archicstown— Lady Frisco JOyta 10-7 L. Dulieu 1 ■2. 3—L. E. B. Wallace's <~h K Arlventus 6yrs 9-5 car. 9-5 .. M. >'icol 2 6 6—R. Mcllraith's b?, Gold Knight 6yrs 9-6 car. 9-7 i■- R- Beale 3 1 I Emancipation 10-3 B Sullivan; d, 4 Paftu 10-0 W. Uovden: 3. 2 M«mbo 9-13 D. O'Coruor; 7, 7 Hounelow 9-0 \Y. Pascoo also started; , ■ . , Won by two longths: three lengths between second and third. Founslow vni fourth. Time, 4min lojaec. Winner trained Vr owner, Avondtl*.

WIN-TEE OATS HANDICAP, Of '-'SO sove ; second hoise oiJ bovs and third horss 25 bovs from stake. One mile. 10. 11-o. J. Sieves' ;-> h PLAYGROUND by Acre— Jyrs 8 1 cur. b-2 .. .. J. Anderson 1 0. I—F.1 —F. Bristol's ch g All linu;biiLr t'vs 9-7 .. .. L. G. Morris 2 G. ti—Goo Scitert'a br g Chamr Gvi-3 fc-0 G. -J. .Jours :: 1, I Sesto-.vn 10-5 '1 . Green; S', 10 Chbu' Marionette 8-10 H. '2, r, Protouijnt 8-S car. 8-9 A. Tinker; <f, 2 Water Power S. Wilson: .". J> Little- Doubt S-t 13. IT. Morris; S. S Milaui S-li W. Brougluuii: V, 7 Lady Spy S-l ear. 8-2 P. Atkins: 11,, 12 Lyrical 8-0 car. 6-2 L. J. Ellis; 12. 0 Tov.n Major S-0 car. obi.'; J. T. And.e-.v3 also started. Won by a length mid a nub': six lengths between t.econd and third. Seatown was fourth. 'Winner trained bv owner, I'a!rrjerstori North. ONSLOW HANDICAP, Of 2iXi so'-s: second horse -10 soys and third horse 2'"/ fova from stake. Six iiirlonji. 5. 6—L-'. Ormond'a b g CURIE by Arausio—Eyruarty lyra 9-11 A. E. Ellis 1 1. I—C. T. Heebie's eh f; Beacon Eire 4yrs, 10-3 .. .. L. G. Mouie 2 2. 2—McC'ormick and Giilman's 1)1'; u Slippery 3yrs 0-0 .. I'. Atkins :', 7. 8 il'.m'inL'don J-10 T. (",irrj, ; u. Z The Tircv 0-0 K. Limbics: •', < Co',lesmoio c-3 S. MMs.-.r.: li. 5 Navaho S-5 L. .!. Elii-; a. 7 Nrnmnrdv 8-0 K. V-,;;:e al J o start, d. W.--T1 bv a !cT. S th: a he,. I brtv.v r. 5,,-. ~■: ; and third. The Tiver v, L r-- lounh T>;r, I'-'iir Vim,or traiivb b- A'.'. M. Hcliir. no:'.. G retninradcvs. KIA ORA HANDICAP. Of !">0 --<■)■*. second l.iin ;;:.■ -i.-. nil.l I'm.-] hi.!-iT> !:'. f ovß if.v.u nt-.kc. Ir. i uirlniiy.'. 1. : .I. Clothier'.- b :: W. )''<! H-'I.'L bKar ful -Eruha »:• ■> 0-I2 A. Tin' .-•■• I 2. 2--r;. E. Hatch's b f lhirtin- Lob.-e Syr* 8-JO .. .. K Voitv 2 3. I—.J. Richardson's b f Repudiation 3vrs S-l car. 8-3 .. A Didbam 3 i, (5 Enantrv 8-9 A. E. Ellis; G. 5 Grand Blow 8-3 R Mackie; b, 8 Dieniued March S-0 car. S-l ]•'.. Ludlow; 7, G May Pay R-0 car. S-2 W Brour.hton ; .", 7 Moorwyn S--0 S. Ti-Kinaiii nl'/o s.tai-tcd. Wo:. '■•-.- •., lcii"th and :' h ■'.-': length b. tv.i-en f e■■•.■lid an.'l •'ii:-b 'v r.Mitrv "■;"- ''ourtll. Tine, ip-n Gb:<. Wiilllt- i ail,"' by :,ni-:. Ma'fm.'...

NOTES ON THE RACING. A Smart Novice. The Talsvera Hurdle Handicap resulted in a win for the Awapuniowned Morrath. who was having her first race over hurdle?, while her rider. W. J. McDowell, was also having his first ride over hurdles. Morrath and Knollmere rushed away with the lead from the first fence, opening up a big gap to Ramuna. Knollmere hit the fence at the five furlongs post, and dropped back, and Ramuna ran up to Morrath. The lastnamed was a length in front over the last fence, and in a struggling finish she won by half a length from Ramuna. Joie de Val was a poor third in front of Sir Musk and Huntly, who were well back. Park Acre fell at the first fence, and Currajong and Vitaphone at the third. Morrath gave a faultless display, and is one of the few Tea Tray productions to be tried as a hurdler. Although she is a half-sister to some good gallopers in Novar, Clandhu, Clarinda, and Piufhair, she has not been a reliable proposition on the flat, but should go far as a hurdler. Ramuna is also a novice. He is by Paper Money from the Martian mare Sunbird. Joie de Val's third placing was not very attractive, as she only beat a lot of tired horses, including Huntly, who was never within reach of the leaders, and almost walked past the post. The going settled him, but in any case he would not have been up to this class.

Wet Weather Family. Tavern Knight, one of the favourites for the Novice Handicap, broke through the barrier twice, but went away well and was one of the pacemakers to the straight, his nearest companions being Cyclonic in the centre and Grand Score wide out. This trio contested the finish. Tavern Knight had a handy advantage till within 100 yards of the post, but then commenced to weaken, and Grand Score, still wide out, beat him on the post. Cyclonic was a good third, clear of Heather Glow, 'who was followed by Korero, Mercian Prince, and Ey.igram. The winner is a half-brother bv Grant. Knight to White Comet, Paddon, and Chang, who have all acted well in wet ground. Tavern Knight knocked himself about at the start, and just failed. His performance for a two-year-old under the conditions was very attractive. Cyclonic, of the same age, also shaped well. Heather Glow showed slight improvement, but never looked like getting a place. Mercian Prince was not prominent at any stage of the journey.

Steeplechase to Make Up. The July Steeplechase provided plenty of thrills, five of the contestants being eliminated in the first round. Jc. crashed at the second obstacle and Omeo slipped into the third and fell heavily. High Pitch then took charge, but crashed through the fence at the mile post, a sod wall, and Billy Boy collided with him when landing from a faultless effort over the fence. Acervate was also stopped, and dislodged his rider. Copey was then left in charge, and he led Make Up by four lengths round the top, with a big gap to Callamart and Quinopal. Make Up made a forward move half a mile from home, and, gradually overhauling Copey, was two lengths in front of him entering the straight. The last fence had been flattened, and with his superior pace Make Up increased his advantage and won by five lengt! -, while Copey was nearly double that distc.ee in front of Callamart. Quinopal was well back, with Kaokaoroa and Tunbridge tailed off. Make Up was a winner half a mile from home. He was a starter until t..e rain came, as he suffered from lameness after his first day's race. His jumping was good throughout, his only weak effort being at the fence six furlongs from home, but he did not lose much ground. Copey's display was even better than that of Make Up, and he gained ground at each fence, but Make Up beat him for pace over the business stages. From a spectacular viewpoint, the contest lost much interest by the early elimination of three important candidates. Omeo owed his fall to a bad blunder, but Billy Boy and Acervate were unlucky to meet with their mishaps. The two last-named were going well at the time. Callamart tailed off over the first mile owing to slipping into an early fence, and he had a big gap to bridge to get third money. His display was encouraging with future events in view.

An Easy 'Win. Foreign Queen, from No. 1 berth, was first away in the Crofton Handicap, with Drum Fire in close attendance. Foreign Queen was clear of Drum Fire. Royal Dash. Pango. and Tea Garden half a mile from home, and this was the order into the straight. Drum Fire momentarily closed on Foreign Queen in the straight, but the latter won without any pressure being applied. Drum Fire beat the third horse Pango even more easily. Shootist arrived from the back to get fourth and then came Tea Garden and High Speed.

There is no doubt about the winner's brilliance, and her pace upset the field from the start. Drum Fire showed a big improvement in the sloppy going as against the stichy going on the previous days. Pango ran a good race, while Shootist, who finished fourth, was last at the home turn, with High Speed just in front of him. Tea Garden was hemmed in for three-parts of the journey and could not get a run. but in any case he would not have been troublesome. High Speed again failed to respond until, well into the straight.

Paddon's Decisive Victory. Paddon showed his class by his decisive victory in the Winter Hurdles Handicap. He had only to beat two hacks in the run home, but the manner in which he did it suggested that he was back to his best form, especially on a soft track. Membo went out early, falling at the sceond fence. Adventus at this stage was in charge from Hounslow, Paddon, and Emancipation, and at the end of a circuit was well clear of Hounslow and Paddon with Emancipation in front of Gold Knight and Pahu. Hounslow commenced to weaken six furlongs from home and Adventus, steadied by three faulty jumps, was losing some of liis advantage rounding the turn. Gold Knight here drew up to him, while Paddon also moved up, and there was not much between them at the last fence. Adventus was first over but was immediately tackled by Gold Knight, who, however, was in trouble at the distance. Paddon then put in his claim, and. making light work of the sloppy going, soon had the leader's measure and went on to beat him by two lengths. Gold Knight was three lengths back, well clear of Hounslow, with Emancipation and Pahu beaten oft'. Paddon found the track to his liking and jumped better than on the first day. He is not to visit Riccarton this year as the fences there arc considered too solid for him. Adventus ran a good race considering his few bad jumps, and had a narrow escape from falling in the middle stages. Gold Knigh" did well for a comparatively young hurdler, but could not see the journey out. Hounslow seemed to bo affected by the waterlogged takes-ofi'. as two of his efforts wore very poor. As a result of mic mistake he nearly humped his rider out of the saddle. The much-boomed Emancipation also bungled some of his fences and was out of the contest six furlongs from home. Pahu was always in the rear. Membo was close up when he fell after going two furlongs. The ground was to his liking and his fall was disappointing to many, who expected him to make amends for his two previous defeats at the meeting.

The Day's Surprise. The result of the Winter Oats Handicap was a surprise to investors. Playifrouiid leading practically all the way and returning a bip, price. He was followed early by Lady Spy. All Humbup. Miladi. Little Doubt, and Water Power. Playground led inio the straight from All Humbug, Lady Spy, and Water Power, the field then being well .spread out. All Humbug tackled Playground at the distance and appeared likely to outstay him, but the latter hung on tenaciously. All Humbug weakened 50 yards from the post and Playground won by more than a length. Chang struggled on into third place, five lengths away, with another gap to Seatown, who was followed by Water Power. Little Doubt, and Protomint. Playground had the field in trouble from the start. It was thought he would not be able to carry on in the straight, as was the case with him on Thursday, but he stuck to his task too well for All Humbug. Chang, like his relatives, Grand Score and Paddon. went well in the going, while Seatown put up a creditable performance after delaying the start and being the last to leave the barrier. Curie Wins Again. Curie gave another display ot his real ability by winning the Onslow Handicap after a stubborn finishing effort. The Tiger was the first on to the course proper from Slippery and Curie, with Beacon Fire heading the remainder. The Tiger closed up when tackled inside the distance, and Curie soon had Slippery beaten, going on to win by a length, while Beacon Fire, finishing resolutely, beat Slippery by a head. The Tiger was next in front of Normandy and Cottesmore. Normandy fell a stride after passing the post, both horse and rider escaping injury.

Curie has built up a reputation for irregular form, and following his poor showing on Thursday he was allowed to pay nearly as much as in the Whyte Handicap. Beacon Fire made another solid effort and was galloping the best of the placed trio at the finish. Slippery looked a winner 100 yards off the post, but could not carry on. The Tiger gave one of his usual displays. He was out clear at the distance but showed no fight when called upon to hold his place. The Final Scurry. Repudiation was first out in the Kia Ora Handicap and when she entered upon the course proper with a useful lead from Hunting Lodge and Woodful her victory seemed assured. Inside the distance, however, she weakened, and Woodful won comfortably from Hunting Lodge, who also got up to beat Repudiation. Errantry was next.

The field was the weakest to contest the race for many years. Hunting Lodge, a half-sister to Martian Chief, is not possessed of much size but is speedy, and Repudiation, like her sister, Caterpillar, cannot claim stamina. At one stage she looked like recording one of the easiest victories in the history of the event. Errantry improved slightly, but was again troubled by the heavy going.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. NEW ZEALANDEHS UNPLACED AT ROSEHILL. (Recti-, cd July 16. 5.5 p.m.) SYUXEY. Ju'y 15. Safari vas unplaced in the Maiden Xurand J<ovo Song was unplaced in (ho Cariincffnrd mile at Rosehill to-day. VEILMOXD SOLD. (Received July l(j, 5.5 p.m.) SVDXKy, J:,|_ v 15. The Xfiw Zc-aland-brcd h<rs>3 Veilmnnd. l.v Liumnd from Veil, lms been said to Messi-3 Hcibcrt and Alfred Thomson, and froes to Denman 'Xew South Wales'' immediately for stud duty. AT CAULFIELD. MOSSTROOPER WINS. I'RectdveJ July I€. 5.5 p.m. MKLBorny;-;, j„i v 15. The Victoria Amateur Tun Club's winter meeting vas held to-da'. Results: MTJRRUMBEENA HAKDICAP. One mile and a hah'. A. S. Chiinside'3 b in WHITSOMF. bv Ro3=endale —Tibbv Fui'er i;vs 7-13 VT. Ellio't 1 C. Leonard sb m Ormolu bv C.imedy Kin?— Mist Maid syrs 7-5 \V. Bad'-'er o C. 15. Kello-.v's b c Heroic Prince bv Herom-Cooghai 4\is S-ll K. Bra k?n s There v-crr. nine et:irtors. Won by a neck: length ai'd a halt between second and third. Time, ihr.in "lvsec. GODFREY WATSON STEEPLE. About tv.o miles and (brec furlongs. •A. Pov.-elJ'., eh g MOSSTROOPER bIver.iNoith— Jvccjo aged !_-G !.'. Inksor. 1 >. A. Rd'.vdons b g baiocto by October— Man.' aged 9-8 .. .. T. Dynon » [■', Dale's or g Yanuia b- Drv.zesMiss I'cr.dil Gyr, 0-3 .1. Winks 3 There iverc si:: staner.3. Won by fro and u halt lengths: live lengths between eetonri and third. l'-.me, -Iniin olisfc. King J'.&rk (New \va = unplaced in the MMvinu Welter.