AUCKLAND T.C.

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21977, 29 December 1936, Page 10

AUCKLAND T.C.

KING WARRIOR'S CUP (PRESS association telegram.) AUCKLAND, December 28. The Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting was opened to-day in fine but dull weather, with an attendance of 15,000. The track was dry except for the last three races, during which heavy rain fell. The last race started two hours late. The totalisator handled £48,525, compared with £34,884 last year. Results:— SELBY HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. 3min 49sec class. One mile and a half. 9. 10—PURA BINGEN scr .. F. Jones 1 1. I—Vain Lad 48 .. F. J. Smith 2 5. 4—Baby Triumph scr R. B. Cleland 3 3, 2 Sophy Bingan scr; 2, 3 Listowel scr; 13, 13 All Special 12; 7, 7 Bingen Sun 48; 1, 1 Swordsman 84 coupled with Vain Lad; 10, 9 Elissa 96; 14, 14 Glen Bingen scr; 8, 8 Golden Maid scr; 12, 12 Go Nap scr; 11. 11 Grand Triumph scr; 4, 5 Lady Bunker scr; 9, 6 Querida also started. Won by three lengths; a length second and third. Times—3min 38sec, 3min 39 2-5 sec, 3min 39 4-ssec. DECEMBER HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. 3mln ssec class. One mile and a quarter. 14. 15—TRUE TRUST scr .. A. Bryce 1 1. l—Frank Best scr .. S. Matthews 2 11. B—Queen8 —Queen Direct scr .. S. M. August 3 10, 9 Scrap Iron scr; 4, 2 Kia Kaha scr; 4, 5 Eyre scr; 3, 4 Captain Scott scr; 6, 6 Logan Palm 36; 7, 7 Bronze King scr; 12. 12 Forest Jewel scr; 1, 1 Musketeer scr coupled with Frank Best; 16, 18 Great Gem scr; 15, 14 John's Last scr; 18, 16 Joyce Worthy scr; 17, 17 Roman Chief scr; 13, 13 Stargum scr; 2, 3 Transfer scr; 19, 19 "Vanora scr; 9, 11 Worthy Song scr; 8, 10 Ropata 36 also started. Won by a length and a half; a length second and third. Times—2min 54 3-ssec, 2min 55sec, 2min 55 l-ssec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs. 3min 31sec class. One mile and a half. 2. 2—PLUTUS scr .. C. S. Donald 1 4. 3—General Sarsfield scr A. Cranston 2 111. 10—Bolinda King 24 .. H. Garnett 3 I 5, 6 Star Pronto 84; 10, 11 Guid Hairst 12; 3, 5 Cherrill scr; 6, 8 Rongomai 84; 1, 1 I Tollgate 12; 9, 7 Gay Sister 24; 7, 9 Winaway 36; 8, 4 Our McKinney 60 also started. Won by two lengths. Times—3min 20 3-5 sec, 3min 21 l-ssec, 3min 19 2-ssec. AUCKLAND CUP, Of 1000 sovs. 4min 28sec class. Two miles. 3. 2—KING'S WARRIOR scr F. J. Smith 1 4. 3—Rey Spec .. R. B. Berry 2 2. 4—Red Shadow 60 .. J. Bryce, jun. 3 7, 7 Smooger scr; 6, 5 Glenrossie 36 coupled with Bonny Azure scr; 1, 1 Grand Mogul 36; 5, 6 Bingen Palm 12 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; a neck second and third. Times—4mln 20 4-ssec, 4min 20 l-ssec, 4min 16 2-ssec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, Of 215 sovs. 3min 39sec class. One mile and a half. 2. 2—NAWTON PARRISH scr A. Broughton 1 1. I—Mountain Flight 12 F. J. Smith 2 7, 7—Trevor de Oro 12 L. O. Thomas 3 8 9 Kenworthy 24; 14. 8 Charteris Bay scr; 3, 3 Superfine 12; 12, 12 Bedford scr; 11. 11 Hearsay scr; 5, 5 Hot Point scr; 4, 4 Royal Jewel scr; 7, 6 Sir Frank scr; 15, 15 Mr Guy 12; 13. 14 Our Summer 24; 10, 13 Waving Corn 24; 9, 10 Kewpie's Crest 36 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; half a length second and third. Time, 3min 27 2-sscc. Six horses fell in this race. At the subsequent enquiry it was found the falling of Kewpie's Crest and Hot Point was accidental. F. Herring driver of Bedford, was fined £5 for careless driving and for careless use of the whip. ROWE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 4min 52sec class. Two miles. 2. I—GREAT ADMIRAL 48 J. T. Paul 1 8. B—Meadow King 72 .. A. Cranston 2 3. 3 —Corrianda scr .. B. J. Mackle 3 6, 4 Captain Bolt scr; 1, 2 Bittersweet scr; 14, 14 Mountain Sun 12; 5, 6 Franz Derby scr; 13, 13 Gala Day 24; 15, 15 Autumn Lu scr; 9, 8 Fleet Arrow scr; 12, 12 Mute scr; 10, 11 Arapai 12; 7, 7 Audo Patch 12; 11, 10 Young Rodney 84; 4, 5 Polly Pan 108 also started. Won by two lengths and a half; one and a half lengths second and third. Times—4min 33sec. 4min 32 2-ssec. 4min 39sec. G. Farland, driver of Franz Derby, was fined £5 for disobedience to the starter and causing a false start. AKARANA HANDICAP, Of 225 sovs. 3min 35sec class. One mile and a half. 4. 4—GREAT JEWEL 12 .. J. T. Paul 1 3. 3—Baron Grand scr .. H. Garnett 2 8. ID—Aircraft scr .. C. Isaacson 3 15. 14 Imposter scr; 10, 9 Compass 12; 2, 2 Superior Rank 12; 1, 1 Spessiva 24; 6. 7 King Country scr; 8, 5 Lucky Love scr: 5, 6 Munga Tangi scr; 11, 11 Native Cole scr; 7, 8 Allworthy 12; 13, 12 Derby Fame 24; 12, 15 Parrish Belle 36; 14, 13 Broughshane 84 also started. Won by half a length; three-quarters of a length second and third. Times—3min 19 3-ssec, 3min 20 4-ssec, 3min 21 l-ssec. ST. HELIERS HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs. 2min 46sec class. One mile and a quarter. 4. 4—BONNY AZURE scr L. O. Thomas 1 1. I—Nervie's Last scr .. F. J. Smith 2 7. 6—Prince Pedro scr R. A. McMillan 3 3, 3 Mocast scr; 5, 5 Great Parrish 24; 8, 8 Willie Derby 12; 6, 7 Jackie Thorpe scr; 2, 2 Lady Fame scr also started. Won by a length and a quarter; two lengths second and third. Times—2min 43 3-ssec, 2min 44sec, 2min 44 3-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING [THE PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, December 28. Benefiting by the mistakes of others, and trotting solidly all the way, Pura Bingen scored an end-to-end victory in the Selby Handicap. Pura Bingen was having only her second race, and was very little fancied, paying double figures on both machines. She is trained and was driven by F. Jones, who at one time raced Tony Victor. Vain Lad, who was bracketed with Swordsman and started favourite, looked like winning when he reached the front after going half the journey, but he broke badly, and lost a good deal of ground before settling down. Vain Lad broke again when challenging Pura Bingen in the run home, but he managed to get second. Baby Triumph finished solidly just to beat Sophy Bingen for third. Listowel was responsible for a fine effort after losing all his handicap at the start and being right behind the field before commencing to trot. It appeared as if he would have been very difficult to beat with a good beginning. Swordsman, Grand Triumph, and All Special made mistakes in the running. A Smart Juvenile The three-year-old True Trust was responsible for a great surprise in winning the December Handicap, paying over three-quarters of a century on the win machine and double figures for a place. True Trust had started only once previously, and is a good-man-nered pacer who went smoothly all the way. A. Bryce saved every inch of ground for True Trust, and was able to get through on the inside when the leader, Scrap Iron, came away from th,_ rails. Scrap Iron attempted to lead throughout, but he weakened in the las half-furlong, and could only finish fourth. Frank Best finished solidly to get second, and Queenie Direct battled on very gamely. Kia Kaha spoilt a chance when he broke at the top, and Eyre did likewise when sYe tangled at the home turn while racing in the lead with Scrap Iron. Musketeer extinguished his chance by a bad break early. The backmarker, Logan Palm, was not far away at the finish and made a very creditable showing. Plutus Wins The southerner, Plutus, was not as well fancied as Tollgate for the Grandstand Handicap, which he won very easily. Plutus led for a couple of furlongs and then dropped in behind Guid Hairst, whom he trailed to the home turn and then put the issue beyond doubt quickly by sprinting past the leader with ease. General Sarsfield, after a bad beginning, paced a sound race for second. Bolinda King stayed

on solidly under pressure to get third and pay a fine price for a place. Star Pronto finished fast from a long way back to be a close fourth, his time, 3min 14 3-ssec, being one of the fastest ever recorded at Epsom. The favourite, Tollgate, broke up at the start and gave no trouble. Although he made a fair showing, Guid Hairst tired quickly at the end, and Cherrill also weakened in the run home. The Auckland Cup The successful trainer, F. J. Smith, scored his first Auckland Trotting Cup victory when he won with King's Warrior, who was a good third fancy to Gr«nd Mogul and Red Shadow. The run of the race favoured King's Warrior, who followed Smooger for a mile and three-quarters and then dashed to the lead to win narrowly in a hard finish with Rey Spec and Red Shadow, both of whom made valiant efforts in the run home. Rey Spec trailed King's Warrior throughout, but he could not head the latter, who went on in the style of a real stayer. Red Shadow paced a great race and it was unfortunate for him that even though he went 4min 16 2-ssec off 4min 23sec, he could not finish closer than third. Smooger made a creditable showing, although he was beaten two furlongs from home. Bonny Azure lost her chance at the start, and Grand Mogul lost ground when he broke after going six furlongs. Bingen Palm was never dangerous. Another Auckland Victory Patiently driven by W. J. Broughton, the improving Nawton Parrish finished well to win the Christmas Handicap. Bedford attempted to lead all the way, and he was still in front after reaching the straight, only to be headed inside the distance by Nawton Parrish, who secured a fine run on the rails. Bedford tangled under pressure and fell, bringing down Our Summer. There were a couple of mishaps earlier in the race. Royal Jewel and Sir Frank falling at the mile post and Kewpie's Crest and Hot Point at the home turn. The each-way favourite Mountain Flight paced a fine race for second, but Nawton Parrish was just too good for her in the run home. Trevor de Oro was a close third, after having to go on the outside most of the way, and Kenworthy finished on to get fourth. Unhoppled Trotters The Mangere trainer, J. T. Paul, has been very successful in the Rowe Memorial Handicap, yesterday's win being his fourth in the event and the second with Great Admiral., The winner, a six-year-old son of Nelson Bingen, is one of the most solid and dependable trotters in commission, and he made no semblance of a mistake throughout the contest. After a false start the field got away over an hour and a half behind scheduled time, Mute pulling to the front passing the stands the first time. Corrianda showed the way to Franz Derby, Mute, Bittersweet, Mountain Sun, Gala Day, Fleet Arrow, and Great Admiral, who still had to make up the bulk of his handicap. At the end of another circuit Franz Derby, Bittersweet, and Corrianda were together, making play from Great Admiral, Mountain Sun. and Meadow King. Great Admiral joined Bittersweet in the lead crossing the top, the former leaving his companion before the straight, the pair being attended by Mountain. King, Corrianda, and Captain Bolt at wide intervals. Meadow King broke when putting in his run, making the task of Great Admiral all the easier. Corrianda was a fair third, followed by Captain Bolt, Bittersweet, Mountain Sun, and Franz Derby. Bittersweet, the win favourite, went very well until the last quarter. Great Jewel Wins The improving Great Jewel recorded a sound performance in winning the Akarana Handicap, for which Spessiva and Superior Rank were the favourites. Great Jewel paced smoothly throughout, and when asked for a final effort in the straight he responded irj the most determined fashion just to win from Baron Grand. The first and second horses were practically level all the way up the straight, and they both displayed fine courage. An outsider, Aircraft, made a good attempt to lead all the way, and he retained command until less than 100 yards from the post, when he tired badly. However, he hung on to get third and return a fine place divi-* dend. Imposter made a creditable showing, and Superior Rank finished fast in fifth position after, getting a long way back early. Spessiva also ran below expectations. She made a sharp run along the back, but was unable to maintain it. Bonny Azure Improves Bonny Azure made amends for her disappointing display in the Auckland Trotting Cup, in which she failed to go kindly early, by winning the St. Heliers Handicap in fine style at a good price. She did not begin as smartly as the favourite, Nervie's Last, but she ran to the front before going three furlongs and was never afterwards headed. She paced smoothly throughout and stayed on too well for Nervie's Last when he challenged gamely under pressure. Prince Pedro made a sharp dash about three furlongs from home, but he was unable to make any impression on the two in front in the final stages. Mocast and Great Parrish both paced solid races and may improve. Lady Fame was going nicely on the rails behind the leaders when she broke three furlongs from home. HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY (press association telegram.) AUCKLAND, December 28. Auckland Trotting Club handicaps for the second day are as follows: OAK HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. smin lsec class. Two miles. All Special .. scr Sophy Bingen scr Baby Triumph scr Waingake .. scr Bingen Sun .. scr Waskasu .. scr Colleen Vain Lad .. 12 Murphy scr Winnie Parrish 12 Dick Redmond scr Stalky .. 48 King Franz .. scr Swordsman .. 48 Pura Bingen .. scr Win Huon .. 48 Reception .. scr Elissa .. 60 Rita's Autumn Lou 96 Triumph scr Great Sonoma's Handicap withheld. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. 3 min 43sec class. One mile and a half. Ace High .. scr Rip Tide .. scr Bachelor King scr Roma Girl .. scr Bronze King .. scr Scrap Iron .. scr Bold Venture scr Tangaroa .. scr Dolly Rose .. scr Transfer .. scr Frank Best .. scr Wall Street scr Gloster .. scr Winhisway .. scr Great Gem .. scr New Ideal .. 12 Guide Peter .. scr Travis Pringle 12 John's Last .. scr Logan Palm .. 36 Kia Kaha .. scr Nawton Molly Direct .. scr Parrish 108 Queen Pot .. scr CHAMPION HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. 2min 44sec class. One mile and a quarter. Bingen Palm scr Willie Derby .. scr Graham Direct scr Emilius Way .. 12 Great Parrish scr Evicus .. 12 Guy Junior scr Grand Mogal 12 King's Rey Spec .. 12 Warrior scr Smooger .. 12 Lady Fame scr Glenrossie .. 24 Mocast .. scr Red Shadow 60 TRAMWAY HANDICAP, of 219 sovs. 3min 39sec class. One mile and a half. Bedford .. scr Superfine .. 12 Charteris Bay scr Trevor de Oro 12 Hearsay .. scr Bismuth .. 24 Hot Point .. scr Kenworthy ■.. 24 Logan Palm .. scr King's Knight 24 Molly Direct .. scr Mountain Flight 24 New Ideal .. scr Norrie Rock 24 Ranfurly Lass scr our Summer 24 Royal Jewel .. scr Waving Corn 24 Sir Frank .. scr Kewpie's Crest 36 Carus .. 12 Levity .. 60 Derby Lu ..12 Nawton Parrish 60 Icevus .. 12 Baron Grand 60 Mr Guy .. 12 EPSOM HANDICAP, of 245 sovs. 3min 38sec class. One mile and a half. Autumn Lou scr Worthy Star .. scr Bittersweet .. scr Arapai .. 12 Captain Bolt scr Audo Patch .. 12 Corrianda .. scr Mountain Sun 12 Elissa.- •• scr Gala Day .. 24 Fleet Arrow ..„ scr San Michele .. 24 Franz Delfby scr Winsome Laddie 24 Golden Eagle, scr Roi Grande .. 36 Mute ."v. scr Meadow King 60 Parrish Chimes spr Great Admiral 72 Stalky .. scX P°hy Pan .. 84 Te Kahu .. scr Bell* 96

DOMINION HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. 3min 35sec class. One mile and a half Aircraft .. scr Kewpie's King 12 Argolis .. scr Nawton Parrish 12 Impostor .. scr Silver Black 12 Kenworthy .. scr Superior Rank 12 King Country scr Derby Fame .. 24 Lucky Love .. scr Spessiva .. 24 Munga Tnngi .. scr Parrish «S. tt y e^S le '* scr Belle fT.) 36 Whakahihi .. scr General Allworthy .. 12 Sarsfield 60 Compass .. 12 Great Jewel 60 Great Chum 12 RANFURLY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 2min 48sec class. One mile and a quarter. Gold Dredge., scr Pukemiro .. 12 Hohoro .. scr Jackie Thorpe 24 King's Play .. scr Mocast .. 24 OurMcKinney scr Nervie's Last 24 Ringtrue ..scr Prince Pedro 24 ' Rongomai .. scr Travis .. 24 Star Pronto .. scr Auto Machine 36 Aristotle .. 12 Bonny Azure 36 King's Guide 12 Emilius Way 60 Noble Prince 12 Evicus .. 60

1.35 p.m.— _ JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. BW furlongs. _ st. lb. st» Icing ..8 5 Gay Hunting 7 J Screen Star 8 5 Orient Dawn 1 7 All Spice ..8 4 Hot Shot .. 7 7 Sigurd ..8 3 Hunting Lor« 7 I Lazybones .. 712 Gay Molly 7 7 Son and Heir 711 Lady Rhodesian .. 7 11 Portland T J Screamer .. 710 Tidsy Miss .. T » Mother-in- Lady a law T 7 Montana T f 2.15 p.m.— _,_ LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. CM mile and a quarter. St. lb. «t». Dungarvan .. 9 10 Top Notch .. i** Spiral ..9 7 Hunting m Lowenberg .. 8 5 Queen 7» Limbohm ..8 4 Aussie Ra .. 7 ■ 2.55 p.m.— mtm WESTBURV HANDICAP, of 150 SOVS. SB furlongs. st. lb. *t »• Sardius ..9 1 Golden Chest 7U Black Thread 8 12 Thermidor .. 711 Dawning Lady Ina .. 7li Light 8 3 Sea Wrack ..7 1 WOOD HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mfl» and one furlong. st. lb. •*• "'• Friesland .. 813 Lapel .. 8 « Passion Hunting Flower 8 12 Queen 8 » Grand Jury 812 Full Throttle 7 J Orac .. 8 11 Hunting Mars 7 » 4.15 p.m.— KAWAU HANDICAP, of 175 SOVS. S» furlongs, st. lb. stlfc Dungarvan 9 13 Lavina .. '». Laughing Lass 8 4 Symcon;' • • J *tl Mata Hari ..8 1 Dollar Bill .. ' ¥ Land Tax .. 713 Porotiti "" r 5 p.m.— / , CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 15» •*** Seven furlongs. ' /„ st. lb. «t.|»Terry ..8 9 Night Lass "Hi Calshot ..8 6 Imposture .. J ' Pango .. 8 3 Tractile -• J ■ Finnesko .. 713 Aube •• I J Cricket .. 713 War Lap .. I* * Patagonia ..7 8 !