AUCKLAND T.C.

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22232, 25 October 1937, Page 13

AUCKLAND T.C.

LADY FAME WINS HANDICAP F. J. SMITH'S SUCCESS (fU2SS ASSOCIATION TKLEGHAM.) AUCKLAND, October 23. Showery weather was experienced for the opening day ot the Auckland Trotting Club's spring meeting. The attendance was 7000, the track in good order, and the totalisator handled £26,853, compared with £20,721 last year, an increase of £6132. Results:— WAITEMATA HANDICAP, Of £2OO. 3min 49sec class. One mile and a half. 6. B—ALL BINGEN scr J. A. Gerrard i 14. 13—Worthy Lu scr .. C. Cleland 7. 7—Pirate's Last ser L. J. Mahoney 3 15, 14 Klliotvale scr; 13, 16 Flash Bye scr; 10, 10 Gold Kip scr; 5, 4 Heather Glow scr; 17, 17 Lady Musk scr; 12, 14 Moira Bineen scr; 2, 6 Native Worry scr; 3 2 Pink tidy ser: 15, 12 Red Eagle scr; 9,' 9 Sophy Bingen scr; 4, 3 Lady Bunker scr; 11, 11 Colleen, Murphy 36; 11 Querida 48; 3. 5 Waingake 43; 19. " Autumn Lou 108; 18, 19 Manna's Son 156 al Won a by e a'lenglh and a half; four lengths second and third. Times—3min 40 2-ssec, 3min 40 3-ssec, 3min 44sec. IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, Of £2OO. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter. First Division 3. 4—CHILI BEAN scr I. R. Morrison 1 9. 12—Bronze Queen scr W. Clifton 2 2. s—Adversity scr G. T. Mitchell 3 1, 1 Axminster scr; 22, 21 Free Grattan scr; 8, 8 Great Gem scr; 16, 14 HiHscrest scr 23, 23 John's Last scr; 11, 15 Kewpie s Bingen scr; 6. 2 Marble Boy scr; 12, 11 Native Fern scr; 7, 9 Red Coat scr; 11, 10 Sequoia scr; 18, 16 Top Hand scr, 15, 17 Worthy Quest scr; 4, 6 Worthy Song 12 Won by a length: same second and third. 47sec. 2min 47 3-ssec, 2min 48sec. ..,».,, Second Division 4. 3—BEXLEY GIRL scr F. J. Smith 1 6. 2— Kewpie's Queen scr .. J. Gee J, 12. 13—Captain Scott J. G. Robertson 3 10 7 Forest Jewßh scr; 22, 21 Gipsy Light scr; 8, 8 Guide Peter scr; 20, 22 Jewel Crest scr; 14. 18 Kete Kura scr; 12 11 Marcus scr; 7, 9 Petite Jewel scr; 11 10 Roma Girl scr; 18. 16 Tommy McElwvn scr: 19, 19 Uenuku scr- 15, 17 Vanora scr; 21, 20 Reception 12 also started. Won by a length and a half, threequarters of a length second and third. Tlmes-2mtn 51 3-ssec. 2min 52 l-ssec. 2min 52 3-ssec. „,,.„„ Bracketed horses were:—free Grattan and Gipsy Light, Kewpie's Queen and Marble Boy. Marcus and Native Fern, Petite Jewel and Red Coat, Roma Girl and Sequoia, Tommy McElwyn and Top Hand, Vanora and Worthy Quest. JELLICOE HANDICAP, Of £3OO. 4min 38sec class. Two miles. 4 S—LADY FAME 48 .. M. Stewart 1 3. 3—Kenworthy scr .. F. V. Cutts z 1 l_Kewpie's King 12 .. A. Bryce A 7. 7 Kewpie's Bond scr; 8, 8i Noble Prince 24: 0, 6 Gold Dredge 48; 2, 2 Nervie's Last 48; 5, 4 Our McKinney 48 Won° bv a a tS neck; head second and third. Tim eS -4mm 28sec, 4min 30 l-ssec, 4min 29 2-ssec PARNELL HANDICAP, Of £2OO. 3min 35sec class. One mile and a half. 1. 1-CROCUS 12 .. F. J. Smith 1 0 9 a\ r Frank scr . • E. R. Smitn 1 9-HanKper ° 36 G. H Stubbs 7 ft Char'eris Bay scr; 3, 4 Lucky Love bc-- 11 Musketeer 36 bracketed with Crocus; 8. 5 King Country 12; 6 10 Royal Jewel 12; 12. 12 Luminate 24 5 Ranfnrlv Lass 24- 10. 6 Spesslva 24; 11. 11 Bismutn 36? 4 7 Great Chum 36 also started. Won by a neck: length and a half second and third . Time S ,-3m,n 22 3-s.ee. 3mln 23 4-ssec, 3mm 21 3-ssec. MOUNTAIN HANDICAP, Of £225. Unhoppled trotters. 4mln 40sec class. Two miles. * 5 IMPOSTER 36 .. C. H. Goodall l t 3 7 scr;" 6. 7 Audo Patch 36; 2 3 Young Rodney 48; 3, 4 Meadow King 8 Von° by half a length second and third. Timcs-4min 45 3-ssec. 4mln 46 l-ssec. 4min 49 2-ssec. OCTOBER HANDICAP. Of £2OO. 3min 40sec class. One mile and a half. 1. 1-GRATTAN GIRL scr 10. ll_Gloster scr .. J- G. Glllard 2 7 R—True Trust 24 .. A. Bryce a 10 10 Royal Chief scr; 4/5 Tangaroa scr; 9. 6 Ann Pointer 12: 10. 9 Kaitawa 12: 8. 7 Bedford 24; 2, 2 Hon Bingen 24 5, 4 Queenie Direct 24; 3, 3 Atarau King 36 al Won ar DV d 'a length and ajialf; two lengtbs second ««d «W n^ 1111 " 27 2-ssec, 3mln 28 l-ssec, 3min 27sec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of £223. 3mir. 30sec cAass. One mile and a half. 4. 3-COMPASS 12 -. C. Moran 1 2 4_Argolis scr ... S. M. August 2 •? 2-Mun?a Tangi scr .. L. Laver J 7 7 Blandford scr; 5, 5 Gay Sister scr; 1 i Our Peggy-scr lb, 11 Silver Watch scr 8?« Fran? Best 12: 6 8 Gu d Hairs 36- 9 9 Kewpie's Crest 36; 11, iu froie ta fe IVrneckfhatf a length second and third. Times-3min 23 l-ssec. 3min 24 2-ssec. 3min 24 3-sseC. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of £225. 2min 47sec class. One mile and a quarter. 1. l-KING'S WARRIOR a 36 g % 1. l_lronside scr .. * W J - «?[s*„ I 2.3-Gold Dredge scr 3 2 Mocast scr; 5, 5 Auto Machine 12. 4 4 Bingen Chief 12 also started. 'Won by a neck; same second andl third. Times-2min 43 2-ssec, 2min 46 3-ssec, 2min 45 4-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING [THE PRESS BpeeU! Servlce.l AUCKLAND. October 23. Backers' Bad Start The moderately fancied All Bingen hrniicht off a mild surprise in tho wanemate Handicap and won decisively from Worth? a Lu: C an outsider whe»PaW double flmiroQ for a place. All Bingen reai-neu the front quicWly. and was always clear. !H%l a or^d^an« c wL y n& Minting exhibition. Pirate's Last was a moderate third, and the favourite Querida, who was checked early and afterwards made several mistakes was fourth, followed by Colleen Murphy, Gold Kip. PinK Lady, and Native Worry. Querida displayed speed when she was trotting and might have been dangerous if she had gone steadily. Lady Bunker. Red Eagle, Lady Musk, and Heather Glow lost the r chances by failing to begin well and Waingake did not go steadily. A Division Race The two divisions of the Improvers' Handicap were won by the Progeny of Jack Potts, Chili Bean taking the first and Bexlev Girl the second. Chili Bean followed Bronze Queen for most of the journey in the first division and then unwound a nice burst of speed to have the race In hand half-way down the straight. Chili Bean is a good-looking pacer and he clipped 18 seconds off his handicap time. Adversity, always well placed, made a creditable showing for third, and the each-

way favourite, Axminster, was a close fourth, followed by Worthy Song, Worthy Quest, and Sequoia. Axminster lost a little ground at the start, otherwise he might have been closer. It was with a brilliant dash over the last three furlongs that Bexley Girl won the second division. Kete Kura made most of the running from Captain Scott, and they were at the head of the field along the back, where Tommy McElwyn, Kewpie's Queen, Uenuku, Roma Girl, and Bexley Girl were closest of the others. Near the mile post Bexley Girl flashed up on the outside, and she was in front at the turn to win easily from Kewpie's Queen, who battled on gamely. Captain Scott was a creditable third, and Kete Kura was fourth, followed by Roma Girl, Uenuku, and Tommy McElwyn. Bexley Girl outpaced the field when asked for an effort and displayed fine speed. Lady Fame in Form Pulling to the front after going a mile, j Lady Fame stayed on soundly to score narrowly in the Jellicoe Handicap, for which Kewpie's King and Nervie's Last were the favourites. Kewpie's King led for a mile and then gave way to Lady Fame and Noble Prince. Lady Fame showed the way into the straight to Kewpie's King, Our McKinney. Kenworthy, and Nervie's Last. Lady Fame ran on solidly to win by a neck from Kenworthy, who finished strongly to beat Kewpie's King by a head. Nervie's Last was another head away fourth, just in front of Gold Dredge, who skipped near the post. Our McKinney was next. Noble Prince, tiring, finished well back. It was a fine finish between the first five horses, who sprinted home in fine style. Favourite Succeeds The Crocus—Musketeer bracket was supported down to a short price on both machines for the Parnell Handicap, and Crocus registered a good performance by winning after losing a lot of ground early. Lucky Love, Sir Frank, and Charteris Bay drew clear of the field in the first halfmile. Sir Frank and Charteris Bay then going on in the lead. Sir Frank and Crocus, who had moved up smartly, were the leaders into the straight from Handicapper, Charteris Bay, and Lucky Love. Crocus always held a slight advantage in I the straight, and won with a little in 'hand from Sir Frank, who battled on gamely. Handicapper was a length and a half away third, and Musketeer was fourth. Next to finish were Spessiva. Bismuth, Lucky Love, and Charteris Bay. The winner's performance was impressive. Unhoppled Trotters What promised to be a good finish in the Mountain Handicap was spoiled when Native Tree broke just before reaching the home turn and interfered with Kuini, Young Rodney, and Audo Patch, who were stopped almost to a walk. Native Tree took charge after going a mile, and at the time she broke near the turn was being challenged by Kuini, Young Rodney, and Audo Patch, and after the mix-up Imposter was left clear to go on and win from Native Tree, who broke again near the post. Kuini was half a length away third, and Audo Patch was fourth. It is difficult to say what would have won but for the occurrence near the turn, but it looked as if Kuini would have been hard to beat. A Promising Pacer The each-way favourite, Grattan Girl, was victorious in the October Handicap. Tangaroa and Bedford broke up at the start, and when the field had settled down Hori Bingen was in command from Atarau King, Queenie Direct, and Roman Chief, with Grattan Girl near the rear. Hori Bingen carried on the running alpns the back, and was first into the straight from Grattan Girl, who had moved up smartly on the outside. True Trust, and Gloster. Grattan Girl then went on and won easily by a length and a half from Gloster, who paid a fine price for second. True Trust was two lengths away third, and Kaitawa. wide out, was fourth, followed by Hori Bingen and Queenie Direct. Grattan Girl was slow away, but recorded a solid performance, going 12 3-5 seconds faster than she was handicapped to do. Another Good Dividend The favourite, Our Peggy, missed a place in the Stewards' Handicap, which Compass won at a good price. Munga Tangi was quickly prominent, but gave way after qoing a quarter-mile to Argolis, Our Peggy, and Blandford. Passing the stands Blandford was in command, amhaU a mile from home he was making play fiom Our Peggy, Argolis. Gay Sister, and Munea Tangi, with Compass moving up fasten the outside. Compass was first into the straight from Argolis, Munga Tangi, and Our Peggy, and in a great from home. A Successful Trainer F. J. Smith gained his fourth win of \ he daV C Elect?^Handicip.Mn W whVch ,°, w-!s also Iron F with Ironside, whom he drove" 1 the'winner *-"* *" n e " rt Vv was a trifies.ow away, and IronM^ r i e e oad about mrn- v>._„.i warrior came Y h r°-t rnW DredW bv a similar margin. feSEr SS» , S t thc K lSgJr, and Put up a fine performance. TO-DAY'S PROSPECTS [THE PRESS Special Service.l AUCKLAND, October 24, The meeting will be concluded to-mor-row, and the following horses will be favoured by investors:— Green Lane Trot-All Bingen, Querida. W Neimarket Handicap-Advenity. Bronze Queen, Marble Boy. Labour Day Handicap—Kewpie s King, Kenworthy. „„„,« junction Handicap-Sir Frank, Handicapper. Ranfurly Lass. Hillsboro Trot-Te Kahu, Native Tree, Camobell Handicap—Chili Bean, Bexley Girl. Queenie Direct. Insulation Handicap—Crocus, Munga Tangi, Our Peggy. Remuera Handicap—Bonny Azure-Ner-vie's Last bracket, Noble Prince. The day's programme is as follows: 12 noon— GREEN LANE HANDICAP, of £2OO. Unhoppled trotters. smm 3sec class. Two Baby Triumph scr Walngake .. 24 Colleen Murphy scr Pura Bingen .. 84 Heather Glow scr Autumn Lou ..9° Pink Lady .. scr Reception .. 108 Pirate's Last .. scr Great Sonoma -144 All Bingen .. 24 Roi Grande .. 144 Querida .. 24 Manna's Son .. 158 12.40 p.m.— NEWMARKET HANDICAP, of £2OO. 3mln 43sec class. One mile and a half. Adversity .. scr Roma Girl .. scr Bronze Queen scr Sequoia .. scr Captain Scott scr Silver Bullet scr Forest Jewel scr Tommy Gipsy Light .. scr McElwyn scr Great Gem .. scr Top Hand .. scr Jewel Crest .. scr Worthy Quest scr Marble Boy .. scr Worthy Song .. 12 Petite Jewel .. scr Bexley Girl .. 48 Ratepayer .. scr Hori Bingen .. 60 Red Coat .. scr 1.20 p.m.— LABOUR DAY HANDICAP, of £3OO. 4min 36sec class. Two miles. Kenworthy .. 12 Gold Dredge .. 48 Kewpie's King 12 Nervie's Last 48 Noble Prince 24 Our McKinney 48 2.0 p.m.— JUNCTION HANDICAP, of £2OO. 3min 35sec class. One mile and a half. Charteris Bay scr Ranfurly Lass 24 Lucky Love .. scr Spessiva .. 24 Mountain Flight scr Baron Grand 36 Lady Amanda 12 Bismuth ..36 Royal Jewel .. 12 Great Chum .. 36 Sir Frank .. 12 Handicapper .. 36 Luminate .. 24 • 2.40 p.m.— HILLSBORO HANDICAP, of £225. Unhoppled trotters. 3min 35sec class. One mile and a half. Rio Grande. .. scr Parrish Belle 48 Audo Patch .. 24 Imposter .. 60 Native Tree .. 24 Meadow King 60 Young Rodney 24 Te Kahu .. 60 3.20 p.m.— CAMPBELL HANDICAP, of £2OO. 3min 40sec class. One mile and a half. Roman Chief .. scr Bedford 24 Tangaroa .. scr Hori Bingen .. 24 Bexley Girl .. 12 Queenie Direct 24 Chili Bean .. 12 True Trust .. 24 Gloster .. 12 Atarau King .. 36 Kaitawa .. 12 4.0 p.m.— INSULATION HANDICAP, of £225. 3min 30sec class. One mile and a half. Bismuth .. scr Silver Watch scr Blandford .. scr Argolis .. 12 Crocus .. scr Frank Best .. 12 Gay Sister .. scr Compass .. 36 Munga Tangi scr Kewpie's Crest 36 Our Peggy .. scr Proletarian .. 36 4.45 p.m.— REMUERA HANDICAP, of £225. 2min 47sec class. On* mile and a quarter. Kewpie's King scr Our McKinney 12 Mocast . .. scr Nervie's Last 06 Noble Prince scr Bonny Azure 40