RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23742, 14 September 1942, Page 7

RACING AND TROTTING

AVONDALE J.C. REGAL FOX WINS CUP (P.A.) AUCKLAND. September 13. The Avondale Jockey Club’s spring meeting was held yesterday at Ellersile in fine but dull weather. The going was holding. The totalisator handled £96,568, against £57,390 10s last year at Avondale. Snake Gully broke a leg in the first division of "ie Trial Plate and was destroyed. Cemvepoise, the Cup favourite, lost a good position early In the race through the field crowding, and was not afterwards dangerous. His rider, G. Cameron, was censured for not riding the horse to instructions. Results:— TRIAL PLATE: seven furlongs,—First division: 1, 1 CHARIVARI 7-11 Hooten 1: 13. 13 Hunting King 8-2 Coon 2; 17, 17 Powys 8-2 Mclnally 3. Scratched: Kairow, Master Warden, Water Fox. Kanul. Wee Pay. Two lengths; length. Time, Imin 32sec. Second Division.—lo. 9 SKYDONNA 7- Martinovich 1: 2. 3 Sir Reynard 8-2 Mudford 2; 4, 4 Naini Tal 7-11 McFarlane 3, Scratched: Transcend, Jeff, Royal Melody, Precisely. Half length; same. Time. Imin 35sec. KINGSLAND HURDLES; one mile and three-quarters.—3. 2 HESKETOON 9-10 Winder 1; 5, 4 Flylite 9-0 Pascoe 2; 7. 6 Surpeen 9-0 Hayes 3. Scratched: Gold Spot, Lady Ex. Three lengths: length. Time. 3min 22sec. PIONEER HANDICAP; four furlongs.— First division: 1, 1 BALFRON 8-2 Stpwart 1: 3, 4 Brief 8-2 Trebes 2; 13, 13 Olga’s Pal 8-2 Mclnally 3. Half head; length. Time, 52sec. Second Division.—s, 7 LORD LUCK 8-2 Williamson 1; 11. 9 General Burleigh 0-2 Hooten 2; 2, 2 Egyptian Lady 7-11 Coleman 3. Scratched: Te Malti Pal, Richelieu. Two lengths: length. Time, 52 2-ssec. AVONDALE CUP: one mile and a quarter.—2, 2 REGAL FOX 8-4 Goldfinch 1: 11, 10 Little Rose 7-0 Anderson 2; 8, . 8 Gay Lally 7-0 McFarlane 3. Scratched; Clinch, Foxsen, Lovaals. Two lengths: neck. Time, 2min 16sec. HENDERSON HANDICAP: six furlongs.—lo, 10 ELISE 7-9 Hooten 1: 4, 5 Joy Vaals 8-0 Mudford 2; 7. 7 Dash o’ Dink 8-3 C. B. Goulsbro 3. Scratched: Water Vixen, Foxlore, Sir Dingle, Kinstep, Minko, Lord Defoe, Sir Grant, Royal Art. Neck; length. Time. Imin 20 l-ssec. AVONDALE GUINEAS; one mile.—2, 2 REPRESENTATIVE 8-10 C. G. Goulsbro I; I, 1 Bonny Pay 8-10 A. E. Ellis 2; 3. 3 Nizam 8-10 Cameron 3. Scratched: Royal View, Beau Vaals. Miss Chippie. Neck; three lengths. Time. Imin 47sec. FLYING HANDICAP: six furlongs.—. 1. 1 BEAU VAALS 7-10 C, B. Goulsbro 1; 3, 3 Neenah 7-9 Martinovich 2; 2, 2 Sure Pay 8-0 Williamson 3. Scratched: Beau Leon. Elect, Gentry, Val Lu. Three lengths; half a length. Tlmtf, Imin 18 3-ssec. SWANSON HANDICAP: one mile.—7, 7 HINKLER 9-6 Toki 1; 2, 2 Dependable 8- Hooten 2; 3, 3 Royal Musk 8-2 McFarlane 3. . Scratched: Sir Dingle. Mihinui, Willie Pay, Funny Fox, Marionoto, Our Gold, Watchett, Kairow. Three lengths; two lengths. Time. Imin 46sec. WANGANUI J.C. YOGI WINS HANDICAP (P.A.) WANGANUI, September 13. The Wanganui Jockey Club's spring meeting opened yesterday, on the Marten racecourse in fine weather. The track was holding after rain. The totalisator, handled £22,817, compared with £28,035 on the second day (a Saturday) at Awapuni .last year. Results:— OKEHU HACK HURDLES, one mile and a haIf.—MAJORITY 10-9 T. Tito 1; 6, 6 Native Song 11-8 2; 3, 1 Arabic 9-11 3. GENTLEMEN RIDERS’ HANDICAP, one mile and a quarter.—l, 1 KINSMAN 11-7 Mr G. H. James 1; 5, 5 Cheetah 10-9 2; 4, 4 Captain Star 10-7 3. All started. Four lengths; three lengths. Time, 2mln 20 3-ssec. MAIDEN RACE, six furlongs.—First Division: 1. 1 SUN BLAZE 7-12 (Broughton 1; 4, 4 Dashup 7-12 2. Scratched: Waipiro, Pled Piper, Fox Queen. Head, Time, Imin 19 l-ssec. Second, .Division: 1, 1 FARCICAL 7-12 Redstone 1; 6, 5 Lady Spiral 7-12 2. All started. Head. Time, Imin 19sec. DURIE HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs, —3, 4 Alethea 8-4 S. Waddell 1; 6, 6 Daljarrock 8-3 3: 2.2 Coyonace 8-2 3. Scratched: Golden Acre, Lady Virginia, Sports Flash, Boulder Dam, Ata Puwhero. Waiplro. Three lengths; two lengths. Time, Imin IB 3-9 sec. MARANGI HANDICAP, of £280; one mile and a quarter,—3. 3 YOGI 8-10 B. H. Morris 1; 7, 7 Amigo 8-5 2; 8, 8 Duncannon 7-5 3 Scratched: Oladynev, Red Dash. Neck; two lengths, Time. 2min 13sec. SEAFIELD HACK HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—6. 6 VIN D’HONNEUR 8-12 B. H. Morris 1; 13, 14 Sea Quex 8-0 2; 4, 4 Lady Virginia 8-U 3. Scratched: Voltaire, Red Chief, Grey Spy, Peter’s Choice. Length; half a length. Time, Imin 34sec. PUTIKI HACK HANDICAP, nine furlongs.—6, 4 HAMISH 7-9 D. Redstone I; 5, 3 Come True 8-1 2; 1, 2 Brciveine 8-5 3. All started. Neck; three lengths. Time, 2min 0 l-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, six furlongs.-fl MOUTOA BOND 7-8 J. Sark 1; 8 Indian Sign 7-7 2; 1 Noble Fox 9-0 3. Scratched: The Champ, Augment, Gay Genet, Blue Border. Head; same. Time, Imin 18 l-ssec. WELLINGTON T.C. SILHOUETTE WINS HANDICAP (P.A.) WELLINGTON, Sept. 13. The weather was fine for the Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting, held at Trentham on Saturday. The going was holding. The totalisator handled £34,445. Results: ARMY HANDICAP; Um.-6, 4 HIGHRATE 48, J. Fraser, 1; 8, 6 Wee Pandora 36, Gerrard, 2; 1, 1 Pafalte scr, J. Fraser, jun„ 3. Scratched: Mac’s Gift, Flying Scott, Jack Parrish. Length; half a length. Time, 3min 45sec. UNITED NATIONS’ HANDICAP, l|m6, 5 LADY TORNADO scr, Gerrard, 1: 3. 4 Brungasta scr, Berkett, 2; 12, 12 Sonny Jewel scr, Nyhan, 3. Scratched: Radical, Wee Logan. Eight lengths; length. Time, 3min 2sec. ROOSEVELT HANDICAP; 2m.—l, 1 GREAT DECEIVER scr. F. G. Holmes, 1: 3, 5 Watcher scr, T. Nyhan. 2; 2, 2 Free Bond scr, Berry, 3. Scratched: Certify. Head: two lengths, Time, 4min 51sec. CHURCHILL HANDICAP: lJm.-2. 2 SILHOUETTE scr, T. Nyhan, 1: 8, 6 Glenarlff scr, Berry, 2; 1, 1 Yon Yan 12, Gallagher, 3. Scratched: Captain Morant. Neck: three lengths. Time, 3mln 30sec. AIR FORCE HANDICAP: Urn.—3, 3 BRUNGASTA scr. Berkett, 1: 7, 7 Cry Baby scr, Adams, 2: 6, 6 Trlkkala scr, May, 3. Scratched: Lady Tornado, Apple Sauce, Gallant Navy, Radical, Sonny Jewel, Lanaco. Eight lengths: two. Time, 3min 38sec. U.S. FLEET HANDICAP; IJm.—3. 3 FREE BOND scr Berry. 1; 4, 4 Great Deceiver 48, Holmes, 2; 6, 6 Highland Scott 36, Berkett, 3. Scratched: Lockheed, Numba, Audition. Two lengths. Time, 3min 36sec. NAVY HANDICAP: 2m.-2, 2 STEEL KING 72, Gerrard, 1; IC, 10 Tiny Guy scr, F. May, 2; 4, 3 Hlghrate 60, J. Fraser, 3. Scratched: Axworthy, Parfaite, Rival Chief, Milly Wrack. Jack Parrish, Wee Pandora. . „ , Half a length; six lengths. Time, smin 2sec. HOME GUARD HANDICAP; lJm.-2. 3 GLENARIFF scr, Berry, 1: 4, 4 Gold Flight 24, D. Nyhan, 2; 5, 5 Bulldozer 24. N. Berkett, 3. , „ jti _ „ _ . Scratched: Dan’s Pride, Silhouette, Royal Palm, Symphony. _. Neck; three-quarters of a length. Time, not taken. HANDICAPS FOR SATURDAY The following handicaps have been declared for the Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting next Saturday;— NAX NAI HANDICAP, of £200; 3mln 45sec class: one mile and a half.—Axworth. Cockney, Fantom, Flying Scot, Jack Parrish, Maori Toa, Milly Wrack, Parfaite, Playful. Redmond’s Pride, Rival Chief. Safari, Sylvie’s Best, Tiny Guy, Vice Regal. Wee Pandora, Willie Winkle scr; Buncrana, Tall Timber 12; Alvis, Azim, Lee Berry, Native Bird 24; Home Guard, Ordnance, Suspense, Tanworthy, Highrate 36; Steel King 84, SHARPE HANDICAP, of £200; 3min Ssec class; one mile and a quarter.—Air Speed, Apple Sauce, Atawheca, Ayesba,

TURF GOSSIP Initial Outings Among horses having their first races at Wanganui on Saturday were Phaleron Gold, by Phaleron Bay from Golden Hair; Arakura, by Inflation from Hallowvonia; Astute, by Defoe from Misgovern; Prairie, by Gynerium from Princess Ball; Kaitoa, by Man’s Pal from Satisfy: Pedantic, by Inflation from Discourse: Sol Lux, by Gynerium from Vera Lux; Gamble, by Croupier from Cuddle: Beech Hill, by Defoe from Marauslo, and Straight Left, by Winning Hit from Competition by Polazel from Rivalry. Winners at Marton Sun Blaze, winner of the first division of the Maiden Race at Marton on Saturday, is a three-year-old .colt by Broiefort from Sparkling Morn by Hunting Song from Diamond Ring by Kllboy, and is owned by Mr G. D. Beatson, who bought him from his breeder. Mr W. S. Glenn. Farcical, winner of the second division, is a three-year-old colt by Phaleron Bay from Droll, by Captain Bunsby, and is owned by Mr H. R. Chalmers. president of the New Zealand Racing Conference. This was the first success for, Mr Chalmers’s colours. Alethea, winner of the Durie Hack Handicap, is a three-year-old filly by Mr Standfast from Wee Agnes, by Romeo from Fireclay by Shepherd King. Kinsman, winner of the amateur race, was bought as a yearling by Mr H. D. Greenwood, who sold him last season without having had a win with him He is by Beau Pere from Armante by Chief Ruler from Adorable by Limond. The breeding of the remaining winners at the meeting is as follows: Majority, by Mintleaf from Belle Star; Yogi, by Beau Pere from Prestige: Vin d’Honneur, by Tiderace from Courtesy; Hamish, by Gascony from Kotoa, and Moutoa Bond, by Bulandshar from Moutoa Treasury. Another Nightmarch Winner Representative, winner of the Avondale Guineas, is a brown colt by Nightmnrcn from- Praise, and is thus a brother to Russian Ballet and to Serenata. He was bought at the Trentham sales by his present trainer, F. Smith, o t f Takanini, on behalf of Mr W.,Goosman for 350 guineas, and this was his third success. The breeder, Mr A. Louisson, has a two-year-old brother of Representative in work at Riccarton. Avoiding Divisions To avoid divisions, the Wellington Racing Club’s spring programme advises, and emphasises, that it will reduce to within the safety number any field by sectional ballot. All persons nominating and accepting will be deemed to have accepted this condition. Owners of horses eliminated will be advised by telegram forthwith, after the closing time of acceptances. No nomination or acceptance fees will be payable for any horse in respect of the race from which it has been eliminated by ballot, provided that such horse accepts for only one race on the same day of the meeting, but in all other cases the full amount of nomination and acceptance fees will be payable whether such horse has been eliminated by ballot, Programme at Trentham The programme has been drawn up by the Wellington Racing Club for its spring meeting on October 24 and 28. Twelve months ago the club presented two £IOOO steeplechase races as compensation for the abandonment of the winter fixture, and their absence on this occasion necessitates certain adjustments being made. Further, instead of the usual three-day meeting, it will extend to two days only. The races on the first day largely correspond with last year’s, the defection of the Churchill Steeplechase enabling the Wellington Guineas to be transferred to fill the vacancy. In two instances increases have been made in the stake--money offered on the opening day, the Shorts Handicap having been Increased from £SOO to £6OO, and an additional £SO has been attached to the Walnul Handicap. Stakes Increased Previously, the Haroourt Stakes was on the third day of the spring meeting, but prevision has been made for it to be staged third on the second day this year, The stake money has been increased from £SOO to £750. A further £IOO has been added to the Karltane Handicap, the two-year-old event, and the Pearce Handicap, one mile, which replaces the Watkins Handicap, 11 furlongs, has been made a £IOOO race. The Awatea Handicap, the concluding event, has been made a seven furlong contest, and the stake has been lifted to £6OO. In all the club is offering £8530 in stake money for the two days, AUSTRALIAN RACING SHINING NIGHT WINS CHELMSFORD STAKES SYDNEY, September 18. At the Tattersail's Club meeting yesterday, the principal results were:— TRAMWAY HANDICAP, seven furlongs, —GUNDAGAI 8-1 Parsons 1; Soho 7-8 Knox 2; Flying Knight 8-13 Bartle 3. There were 17 starters. Three-quarters of a length: two lengths. Time. Imin 27isec. CHELMSFORD STAKES, nine furlongs, —RIMVEIL fl-ll Bartle 1; Dewar 9-4 Maxwell 2; Main Topic 7-2 Podmore 3. There were 11 starters. Long head, same. Time, Imin 572 sec. SPRING HANDICAP, one mile and a quarter.—SHlNlNG NIGHT 7-8 Knox 1; Salivant 7-4 Freedman 2: Abspear 8-1 Parsons 3. There were 10 starters. Neck; three lengths. Time, 2mln lllsec. KING’S HORSE WINS ST. LEGER ROYAL RECORDS BROKEN LONDON, Sept. 12. Crowds deafcnlngly cheered when His Majesty’s filly Sun Chariot easily defeated the favourite, Watling Street, in the St. Leger at Newmarket, achieving a remarkable record for the Royal colours which had never previously won four classic races in one season. The five classic races in the English racing calendar are the Derby, the Oaks, the 1000 Guineas, the 2000 Guineas, and the St. Leger. Sun Chariot, a three-year-old filly by Hyperion—Clarence, held an unbeaten record of four starts and four wins as a two-ycar-old, and this year has won the 1000 Guineas, the Oaks, and the St. Leger. Big Game, also owned by His Majesty, won the 2000 Guineas. Sun Chariot would probably be ridden by Gordon Richards, England’s best-known jockey. Watling Street, who finished second to Sun Chariot, won the Derby, defeating the King’s horse, Big Game.

Dlanus, Erinara, First Venture, Fulwood, Gallant Navy, Guiding Light, Kaitaki Boy, Lockheed. Lois Axworthy, Numba, Pocket Book, Scottish Lady, Sonny Jewel, Sumana, Trikkala scr; Golden Shadow, Lanaco, Scottish Air 12; Stepson 24: Watcher, De Reske, Brungasta, Lady Tornado 48; Free Bond 96. SIR THOMAS WILFORD MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £400; 3min 24sec class; one mile and a half.—Blaydon, Cyone Girl, Gallant Chief, Gold Bank. Jack Spratt. Neutrality. Purina, Sabu. Shadow Maid scr; Gold Pot, Hillcrest, Mongolian, Pacing Power, Te Roto 12; Indian Clipper. Ronald Logan, Our McKinney 24: Accountant, Double Peter, Our Jewel 36; Pleasant Guy 48. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of £2oo' 9min 2sec class; two miles.—Axworth, Flying Scot, Jack Parrish, Maori Toa. Milly Wrack, Parfaite, Playful, Rival Chief, Safari. Sylvie’s Best, Tiny Guy, Vice Regal, Wee Pandora, Willie Winkle scr; Cockney, Redmond’s Pride 12; Buncrana, Tall Timber 24; Alvis. Azirn,, Lee Berry, Native Bird 36; Ordnance, Tanworthy 48; Home Guard, Suspense. Highrate 60; Steel King 120. HUTT PARK TRIAL HANDICAP, of £200; 3min 43sec class: one mile and a half.—Apple Sauce. Cry Baby. Dianue, Erinara. Fulwood, Gallant Navy, Guiding Light, Kaitaki Boy. Lady Rescue. Larissa. Lockheed, Lois Axworthy, Numba. Orme, Pocket Book. Scottish Lady. Sonny Jewel, Trikkala scr; Golden Shadow, Lanaco, Scottish Air 12; Stepson 24; Smirke 48; Watcher. Brungasta, Lady Tornado 60; Highland Scott 96; Free Bond 108. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of £250; 4min 46sec class; two miles,—Baron Grand, Certify, Dan’s Pride. Gay Lady, Integrity, Latest Edition, Lough Derg, Mahoe scr. High Play 12; Royal Palm, Symphony, Yon Yan 24; Gold Flight 36; Conflagrate, Silhouette, Glenarrif 48. WELLINGTON HANDICAP, of £300: 2mln 43sec class: one mile and a quarter.—Blaydon, Cyone Girl, Gold Bank, Indian Clipper, Neutrality, Pacing Power, Purina. Sabu, Shadow Maid, Te Roto scr: Accountant, Hillcrest, Mongolian, Our McKinney, Pleasant Guy, Ronald Logan 12; Our Jewel, Our Peggy 24.

TROTTING NOTES

Consistency Consistency was a feature of the racing at Trentham on Saturday, and three horses—Brungasta, Free Bond, and Glen* arrlf—who had filled minor places in their first starts won later In the day. Great Deceiver Great Deceiver, whose form for a long time had not been very encouraging, * now showing the that « earning his owner a fair share or tne prize-money. In nine starts last season, a second place was his only reward. R[e started the present season with a second to communique at the South Canterbury Hunt meeting, and at the Forbury Park patriotic meeting he won the Navy Han* dlcap Impressively. His first and second at Trentham suggests that he may be heard of again next Saturday. Great Deceiver is a six-year-old gelding by Acron, a brilliant racehorse with a mile record of 2mln 3 2-ssec, who has left few approaching his own standard. The dam l* Harebell Direct, 2mln 17sec. a mare brought from Australia by J. J. Kennerley R. Townley, the trainer of Great Deceiver, received injuries to his back and shoulder when Pleasant Guy fell with him at the recent meeting at Addington. and the effects are still bad enough to prevent him from driving in races. On Saturday F. G. Holmes drove Great Deceiver In both his races. Trained at Ashhurst Lady Tornado, winner of the United Nations Handicap on Saturday, is a four-year-old filly by Wrack’s Star from Storm Queen, and is trained at Ashhurst by J. A. Gerrard. Last season she started In seven races, and although she failed to win she was twice second at the Manawatu meeting in April. She won very easily and on a heavy track her time of 3min 2sec for a mile and a quarter represented a fair effort. An Improver Racing is evidently improving Free Bend, for In her last four starts she has finished first twice, second once, and third once. By Red Shadow Brungasta, who finished second to Lady Tornado in the United Nations Handicap at Trentham and later won the Air Force Handicap, has done little racing In the last two seasons, but he is now six years old and apparently improving. Trained by L. F. Berkett at Nelson. Brungasta is by a fine racehorse in Bed Shadow, from Nell Bingen, Back to Form Glenarrif gave a glimpse of his true form at the Wellington meeting on Saturday, and his first and second will in a measure recoup his owner, Mr W. T. Lowe, for several disappointments, Glenarriff has great speed, but in his races he has met with more than a fair share of bad luck.