RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23132, 23 September 1940, Page 9

RACING AND TROTTING

PETERSHAM wins

SUCCESSES OF HEARTH AND iILAZEALONG

GERALDINE RACING CLUB’S MEETING

The Geraldine Racing Club’s annua] race meeting was concluded on the Orari racecourse on Saturday in favourable conditions, and the attendance was much larger than on the first day. The track had dried up since Thursday, and times were taster, while the racing was again interesting throughout Speculation was brisk, the sum of £ 16.019 Ids being handled, as against £11.397 10s on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £27,897, as compared with £19.271 last year, an increase of £8826. The principal event, the President’s Handicap, was won by Petersham, after an interesting tussle over the last furlong. and the open sprint, the Stewards’ Stakes, gave Hearth her second win at the meeting. She had a close call on this occasion, as she got up only in the last stride to overhaul the pacemaker. Raceaway The Riccarton-trained All Night also recorded a dual success at the mcet- < ing by winning the Gladstone Hack* Handicap decisively, and Wild Coon entered his name on the winning list for the first time by taking the Wainui Hack Handicap. The concluding event, the Champion Hack Handicap, attracted a strong field, and it was won by the second outsider, Blazealong. who paid a sensational dividend. Leopardstown, bred at Longbeach, was responsible for an attractive performance in-winning the Second Hurdles. Details of the racing are as follows; SECOND HURDLES, of £135; second horse £2O. and third horse £ls from stake. One mile and five furlongs. 2, 2—J. H. Grigg's ch g LEOPARDSTOWN by Dav Comet—Princess Thurnham 6yrs 9-3 .. G. Ridgway 1 8 3—Mrs M Mulvena's br g Master Dingle aged 10-4 .. R. Register 2 1 I—A. and B. Gardiner’s b hj Sir ' Frederick syrs 10-0 .. L. Walthcr 3 4, 4 Jewish Lad 10-10 L. Gough; 6, 6 Crack o' Dawn 9-0 J, Nicholson; 5. 5 Arita 9-0 A. Ingram also started. Won by a neck: three lengths between second and third. Jewish Lad was fourth. Time, 2min 59sec. Winner trained by G. Ridgway, Riccarton. WAINUI HANDICAP, Of £130; second horse £2O, and third horse £lo'from stake Six furlongs. 4,3 I—Cunningham and McDonald’s b g '-WILD COON by Nigger MinstrelMiss Redowa 3yrs 8-13 H. Hibberd 1

2. 3—Mrs R. C. Thornton’s b g Circular Note 6yrs 8-8 .. P, Spratt 2 3. 4—S. T. Uren’s b g Safe Light 6yrs 8-0 car 8-3 , L. Clutterbuck 3 1, 2 Green Gables 8-13 L. J. Ellis’; 8 9 Foxette 8-8 W Ellis; 12, 12 Maritimus 8-8 car. 8-5 A. Stokes; 11, 10 Night Shift 8-8 car. 8-1 C Fox; 6, 7 Pink Gauntlet 8-8 M. Caddy; 0, 11 Porladown 8-8 E. Baker; 5. 5 Tissue 8-8 C. Wilson | 7, 6 Leighnor 8-8 A. Anderson; 8, 8 Urge 8-8 car. 8-2 M, Billington also started. ■ Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Tissue was lourth. Time. Imin 15 2-ssec. Winner trained by H. Nurse, Riccarton. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of £155; second horse £25 .and third horse £ls from stake. Nine furlongs, 3. I—Mrs R, Thompson’s b g PETERSHAM by Shambles—Blush aged 7-10 .. .. c. Wilson 1 6- 7—D. P. Wilson's b g Swordstiek aged 8-2 car. 7-11' .. L. Clutterbuck 2 9. 9—Mrs A. McLaren's b g Passaform oyrs 8-7 .. L. J. Ellis 3 5, 5 Night Dress 8-2 car. 7-13 A, Stokes: 2. 4 Roy Bun 8-0 H. Were; 4. 3 Combat 7-8 car. 7-5 L. Marc; 1. 2 Glenora Boy 7-7 A. Messorvy; 3. 8 The Raker 7-5 W. Kills; 7. 6 Night Hawk 7-0 C. Pox also slatted. Won by (wo lengths; neck between second and third Night Hawk was fourth. Time, Imin 55see. Winner trained by T, Hobbs. Ofunaru. DOMAIN TROT, Of £130; second horse £2O. and third horse £lO from stake. 3min 43sec rate. One mile and three furlongs. 7. 7—M. C. MeTigue’s ch c MARCO POLO by Jack Potts—Harold Dil-

ion mare 4yrs scr .. Owner 1 11. 12— O. Fnirbairn's b g Chelldon aged 24 .. ~ A. Fairbairn 2 3. I—O. Nordciuist's b g Hamarfast syrs scr . .. O. Hooper 3 1. 4 Auue's Star scr: 17, 18 Bright Lass scr; 2, 3 Canister scr: 7, 7 Castlebar scr bracketed with Marco Polo; 6, 6 Clonard scr and Crackajack scr bracketed;’ 8, 8 Channel Fleet scr; .5, 1 Lady Truman scr and Ronald Logan' 12 bracketed; 13, 15 Direct Bingen scr; 12, 11 Diviner scr; 16,' 17 Malapert scr; 14, 13 Paddy Pointer scr: 4, 5 Reservist scr; 14. 14 Rorqual scr; 10, 9 Waikari Chief scr: 9. 10 Boreas 12 also started

Won by half a length; two lengths between second and third. Clonard was fourth. Times—3min 0 2-sscc. 3min 7 3-Sscc, 3min lOsec. Winner trained by owner.

GLADSTONE HACK HANDICAP, OI £130; second horse £2O, and third horse £lO from stake. Seven furlongs. 1. I—W. Payne’s b g ALL NIGHT by Nightly—Clorane 4vrs 8-5 L. J. Ellis 1 5, 4—E. and T. Timpany’s br c Alrlin.e 4yrs 8-1 car. 7-8 .. A. Anderson 2 2.2 — W. Swale’s b g Royal Lancer 4yrs 8-5 .. .. W. Ellis 3

9, 9 Cymric 8-11 car. 8-4 C. Fox; 3, 5 Taxpayer 8-8 car. 8-5 L. Hare; fi. 6 Craiglea 8-8 M. Caddy; 8. 8 Twenty Grand 8-5 P Spratt; 7, 7 The Vulture 8-0 A. Messervy; 4, 3 Sweet Mvsterv 8-0 C. Wilson: 10. 10 Gay Thread 7-11 W. Connor; 12, 12 Lady Magellan 7-11 H. Wore; 11, 11 Royal Refrain 7-11 V Barrington also started. Won by three lengths; neck between second and third. The Vulture was fourth. Time, Imin 29scc. Winner trained by W. McDonald. Riccarton

STEWARDS’ STAKES, Of £150; second horse £2O, and third horse £lO from stake. Six furlongs. 1. I—D. P. Wilson’s b f HEARTH by Paladin—Kerbside 4yrs 7-10 car

7-5 .. .. L. Clutterbuck 1 4. 4—D. G. Casey’s b g Raceaway 4yrs 7-0 .. .. W. Ellis 2 5. 5—G. G. Shaw’s b g Rebel Star aged 7-6 .. A. Messervy 3

6, G Nightcalm 9-4 car. 8-11 M. Billington: 2.2 Toro Koura 8-9 L, J. Ellis; 3, 3 Kilrobe 8-4 A. Stokes; 7. 7 Skyrena 8-0 H. Were also started. Won by half a head: three lengths between second and third. Kilrobe was fourth. Time, Imin 14 l-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Mosgoel. WINCHESTER TROT,

Of £132; second horse £2O. and third horse £l2 from stake. 3min 2sec class. One mile and a quarter. 4. 5—J. Bell, jun.’s, gr m SILVER GriATTAN by Grattan Loyal—

■ Oinako mare 6yrs scr .. Owner 1 1. I—R. Townley’s b g Manawai aged 24 ~ .. S. Townley 2 5. 4—D. Teahen’s b g Karu 6yrs 12 F. Teahen 3

9, 9 Captain Potts scr; 8. 8 Grattanita scr; 10, 10 Joe Perkin scr; 7. 7 Lorene Val scr; 3. 3 Reservist scr: 6. 6 Oasis 12: 2, 2 Clive Brook 36 also started. Won by four lengths: five lengths between second and third. Lorene Val was fourth. Times—2min. 50 l-ssec. 2rnin 50s"C. 2min sSsee. Winner, trained bv J. Bell. jun. SOUTH CANTERBURY CHAMPION HACK HANDICAP, Of £130; second horse £2O. and third horse £lO from stake. Nine furlongs. 10. 10—A. Deem and W. G. Williams’s b m BLAZEALONG by PaladinHeraldry syrs 7-7 .. W. Ellis 1 4. I—l. McNeill’s ch g Dranoel 6yrs 8-4 car. 7-11 .. C. Fox 2 3. 4—R Sutherland’s b g Halt 4vrs 7-13 .. C. Wilson 3 1, 2 Great Night 8-8 P. Spratt; 5, 6 Captain Bruce 7-12 car. 7-5 M. BHllngton; 7. 7 Grey Silk 7-11 car. 7-4 V. Barrington: 2. 3 Ferriby 7-11 car. 7-6 A. Stokes; 8. 9 Blue Abbey 7-7 car. 7-0 C. Stokes: 9. 8 Platform 7-7 L. J. Ellis; 11, 11 Richelieu Pearl 7-7 car. 7-0 A. Anderson: 6. 5 Whiphand 7-7 A. Messervy also started. Won by a length and a half; half a length betwopn second and third. Grcv S’lk was fourth. Time. Imin 55 l-ssqc. Winner trained by N, Dwyer, Oamaru.

NOTES ON THE RACING

Leopardstown Wins With Recollection taken out of the Second Hurdles, Sir Frederick was sent out a good favourite, but was beaten into third place, mainly as a result of some faulty jumping over the first half of the journey, Jewish Lad once again carried the field along at a sound pace and had a substantial lead with half a mile to go, but both Master Dingle and Sir Frederick then ran past him, and Master Dingle was first over the last fence from Sir Frederick and Leopardstown. Master Dingle appeared to have the race well in hand until Leopardstown put in a 'determined claim. The latter, confidently ridden, gradually pot Master Dingle's measure in the run home end won well by a neck. Sir Frederick stayed on for third money, beating Jewish Lad by half a length. leopardstown. evidently improved by his Ashburton race, tire first hurdle race of his career, gave a clean display throughout and finished as if he had something In reserve. Master Dingle Jumped better Ilian on the first day, but Sir Frederick hit the first few fences and lost ground. Jewish Lad gave another dashing display virile he lasted. Arita narrowly , missed falling at the second fence and was never prominent afterwards. Unsatisfactory Start The start of the Wainui Handicap was not very satisfactory, and four horses. Urge. Foxette, Leighnor, and Maritimus, were badly left. Pink Gauntlet and Circular Note led to the straight entrance from Green Gables, Wild Coon, and Safe Light. Green Gables challenged early in the run home, but could not improve bis position, and then Wild Coon shot through on the rails to soon overhaul the leaders and to beat them going away. Circular Note as easily hold off Safe Light, who put in some tolling work over the final stages and boat Tissue by a neck. Pink Gauntlet and Green Gables headed the remainder

Wild Coon has been a long’ time winning a race in sipte of his good track work. His owners reside in Invercargill but Wild Coon has been trained at Riccarton since June. Circular Note made a bold showing, while Safe Light's belated effort suggested lie will do well at some of the smaller meetings in the south. Green Gables did not get a break as on the first day. but was nevertheless well placed from the outset , Petersham’s Handicap

The President's Handicap provided an interesting race. Combat was the early leader but gave way to Night Hawk in the back stretch, and the latter led round the top from Petersham, Combat, Roy Bun. Night Dress, and Swordstiek, with The Raker and Passaform in the roar. Night Hawk still hold charge turning into the straight from Petersham, Roy Bun. Combat. Swordstiek. , and Glenofa Boy. Petersham soon ran down the lender and carried on for an easy win. In an exciting struggle for second money between Swordstiek and the fasl-finishing Passaform, the former gained a narrow verdict. Night Hawk was a length away, just in front of Glcnora Boy, Night Dress, and Combat together. Petersham had the race won a furlong from home, and his success, following minor placings, was well deserved. Swordstick showed improved forn; and ;Passaform’s finishing effort was a feature of the race. Night Hawk turned on some speed during the middle stages, but did not last long in the straight. Glenora Boy essayed a promising run through on the rails entering upon the last furlong, but could not sustain it. Night Dress was well placed until he began to drift after reaching the straight. Roy Bun looked likely a furlong from home but failed to stay on, and the remark applied to Combat. Domain Trot Auric’s Star was sent out win favourite in the Domain Trot, and after being prominent most of the way broke when under pressure inside the last furlong. The race was won by Marco P<?Io, who. after failing to move off at Ashburton and again on the first day of this meeting, was well placed from the _ outset, and followed Channel Fleet and Clonard into the straight, with Hamarfast. Auric’s Star, and Chelidon in close attendance. Marco Polo gradually improved his position in the run home and he and Chelidon had a hard tussle over the final stages, the former winning well by less than a length. Hamarfast was a good third, a length in front of Clonard. with Aurie’s Star. Channel Fleet, and Waikari Chief following in that order. Good-class Hack All Night was supported down to a short price in the Gladstone Hack Handicap and carried out his part by another convincing win. Lady Magellan was the early leader, but at the end of two furlongs The Vulture showed out from Royal Lancer, All Night, and Craiglea. The Vulture was first into the straight from All Night, Craiglea, Royal Lancer, and Airline. All Night soon drew to the front in the run home, and went on to outclass the field. Airline finished solidly to beat Royal Lancer in the last stride for second honours. The Vulture was two lengths back in fro-* of Sweet Mystery and Taxpayer, All Ni"ht gave another impressive display and has bright prospects. His next racing will probably be at Wingatui next month. Airline showed further improvement and is due for an early win. Royal Lancer ran another good race, but The Vulture once more failed to stay on. Taxpayer was always badly placed. Second Success Hearth, with a 51b allowance, was sent out a short-priced favourite for the Stewards’ Stakes. She duly won, but only just scraped home. Raceaway had a three lengths’ lead entering the straight from Hearth, Nightcalm. Skyrena, and Kilrobe. and it was not until the last few strides that Hearth made any impression on the leader. Raceaway then weakened, and Hearth swooped down on him to gain a half-head verdict. Rebel Star finished on into third place, two lengths in front of Kilrobe, with Skyrena next. Raceaway set the favourite a very difficult task, which was added to by her inclination to run about in the straight. Rebel Star was again not prominent until the closing stages. Kilrobe got away well, but although in the firing line for a good way was never going like a winner. Nightcalm, having his first race for some months, did well for five furlongs. Toro Koura was squeezed back shortly after the start and failed to make up the lost ground. Unfortunate Mishap

Manawai was installed a staunch favourite for the Winchester Trot, and was unlucky not to have justified her position. At the end of a furlong, Oasis broke and fell and Clive Brook crashed over him, while Grattanita and Reservist had to be pulled up, and Manawai lost several lengths betore he escaped from the trouble. Silver Grattan rushed into the lead when the mishap occurred and held a big advantage throughout the back stretch. Manawai, who had to give Silver Grattan a furlong break entering upon the last mile, gradually improved his position, and had the leader's advantage considerably reduced when the straight was reached. The task, however, was beyond him, although he was only four lengths away at the post, Karu was a fair third, two lengths In front of Lorene Val. Surprise In Final The concluding event, the South Canterbury Champion Hack Handicap, resulted in the day’s biggest surprise, the winner, Blazealong, paying nearly half a century for a win. She was one of the last over the early stages and was not prominent until near the end. Whipland again acted as pacemaker, but was In trouble before reaching the straight. Blue Abbey went to the front at the half-mile, and led into the home run from Dranoel, Halt, Great Night, Ferriby, and Grey Silk. Blue Abbey could not carry on and Dranoel was left in charge, and the latter looked to be the winner, but Blazealong appeared from a rear position, and soon overhauling Dranoel won going away. Halt finished well into third place, beating Grey Silk on the post. Ferriby and Blue Abbey were next, Blazealong, who is a half-sister to Blazon, had to put up an outstanding performance to win. and this was her best performance to date. Dranoel had to be content with another minor placing. Halt did well in his first attempt over a middle distance and is likelv to develop into a useful stayer. The diminutive Grey Silk met trouble early and did not get a favourable run at any part. Great Night and Ferriby were big disappointments.

KUROW J.C.

HANDICAPS

Handicaps as follows have been declared for the Kurow Jockey Club's annual meeting at Oamaru on Saturday;—

HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £125; one mile —Queen of Song 11-5; Hanlon 10-9; Sir Hugh 10-4; Entail 10-3; Balmenter 10-3; Master Dingle 9-12; Flame Queen 9-12; Lord Puck 9-10: Chirp 9-G; Gay Rebel 9-0; Dranoel 9-0; Twenty Grand 9-0; Crack o’ Dawn 9-0. KUROW CUP, of £150; one mile and a quarter—Thermidor 9-2; Passaform 8-10; Swordstick 8-7; Petersham 8-5; Hanlon 0-0; Aritboa 7-8; Entail 7-7; Night Pal 7-5; Sir Hugh 7-5; Straightdell 7-3; Master •Dingle 7-3; The Raker 7-2; Lord Puck 7-2; Night Hawk 7-1; Dunstan 7-0; Cymric 7-0.

HYDRO HACK HANDICAP, of £120; seven furlongs—Midgard 9-0; Speartlirust 3-11; Cymric 8-8; Dranoel 8-8: Taxpayer 1 0-5; Prince Ruenalf 8-5; Twenty Grand K-3; Airline 8-2; Blazealong 8-2; Captain Bruce 7-12; Crack o’ Dawn 7-7; Safelighf 7- Muscatine 7-7; Urge 7-7. T, A. MUNRO HANDICAP, of £135; -even furlongs—Hauehtv Winner 9-7; Toro Koura 8-10; Silver Streak 8-9; Therrnirlnr 8- Sfrit) 8-6; Boswell 8-5; Hearth 8-4; I Combat 7r13; Straightdell 7-G; Night Pal

RACING FIXTURES

September 28—Foxto.i R.C. September 28 —Kurow J.C. (at Oa

maru) September 28. 30—Ohmcmun J.C. October 3, s—Hawke’s Bay J.C. October 12. 14—Dunedin J.C. October 12- Olaki Maori R.C. • October 12 14—Auckland R.C. October 17 19--Masterton R.C. October 17 19—South Canterbury J.C October 19—Rotorua and Bay of Plenty

Hunt. October 19--Stratford R.C. October 24, 26. 28- Wellington R.C. October 26- Poverty Bay Turf. October' 26 28- Gore R.C October 28- Waikato Hunt C. October 28 -Povert: Bay Hunt. October 28—Waverley R.C. October 28—North Canterbury R.C

TROTTING FIXTURES

October s—Methvcn T.C. October 5--Thamcs T.C. October 12--New Brighton T.C. October 26 28 Grcymouth T.C. Ocinbo 28- -Oamr.ru T.C October 26. 30—Auckland T.C. November 2—Wellington T.C. November 2- -Invercargill T.C. November 12, 14. 15— N.Z. Metropoli

tan T.C. November 28, 30 —Forbnry Park T.C. November 30 December -7—Waikato . T.C.

7- Night Hawk 7-5: King Gustavo 7-0; Cymric 7-0. GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, of £120: six furlongs—Midgard 9-0; Miltiades 8-12; Taxpayer 8-5; Gay Lancer 8-5; Crniglca 8- Airline 8-2; Pink Dress 8-0; Lord Midas 7-12; Asia 7-12: Prince Flaneur 7-12; The Vulture 7-9; Papernilla 7-8; Green Gables 7-7; Tissue 7-7; My Song 7-7; Vaunt 7-7. WAITAKI TROT HANDICAP. 1 of £110; 3min 43scc class; one mile and a half— Ben Travis scr;- Black Label scr: Channel Fleet scr; Colcen Travis scr; Diviner scr; Fast Friend scr; Gleam scr; Hoyden scr; Lady Denise scr;' Lisctte scr; Little Kathleen scr; Navy Lass scr: Happy Erin 12; Manian (T.) 12; Mandrell 12; Passing By 12; Mirage 36; Wainoni Jack 60. HAKATARAMEA TROT HANDICAP, of £120; 3min Isec class; one mile and a quarter—Gleam scr; Happy Erin scr: Irish Dawn scr; Irish Dusk scr: Lady Denise scr; Lisette scr; Loyal Emblem scr; Mandrel! scr; Mirage scr; Passing By scr: Sabu scr: Titus scr; Wainoni Jack scr; Manawai 12: Great Harold 24.