WELLINGTON MEETING

Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25081, 13 January 1947, Page 4

WELLINGTON MEETING

RACING

BRUCE’S BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE HOWE JUST WINS IN STAKES From Our Own Reporter WELLINGTON, January 12. The Wellington Racing Club s summer meeting opened at Trentham on Saturday In overcast and threatening weather, but except for one shower lasting about three minutes, the weather remained fine throughout the day. After a heavy shower early m the moming the going was easy J* 161 ’,® were one or two Patches onthe track where the going was not as firm as the remainder.

banked turns on the reconstructed mmmsr.y'ey? the of favourable "f as Particularly Interesting behaviour of the Held In the S??iK i . on^ a ’L‘ ilcap turning out of the biraigni. The horses were racing in fairly close order, and not one horse appeared to lose his position in the running the whole way round the turn. The photo-finish was also in operation for the first time, and with a number of close decisions during the day, free use was made of it.

There was a large attendance and the totalisator handled £182,637, as against £221,084 10s last year when the Wellington Cup was decided on the first day. The feature of the day’s racing was a sterling performance by Bruce in the Dominion Handicap. After looking to be in a well-nigh hopeless position with four furlongs to run, he revealed all the brilliance and stamina he showed as a three-year-old last autumn, and with L. J. Ellis working him through on the inside of the field in masterly fashion, he got clear at the distance and rapidly overhauled the leaders to win decisively by half a length. Outside fancies in Blanket and Dink’s Own both ran good races to fill the minor places. Merry Robin and Longsword both ran fair races.

In the race for positions from the start, Keening and Tavern Light reached the fiont and led out of the straight from Hormuz, Imperial, Merry Robin, Bruce, Lady Chips, Catterick Bridge, and Foxhaven, with Kashmiri, Barrage, and Flying Ace at the rear. Round towards the seven furlongs Tavern Light went clearly into the lead from Keening, Silver Rod, Imperial, Hormuz, Lady Chips, Catterick Bridge, Blanket, Camforth, Merry Robin, Dink’s Own, and Bruce (which had drifted in the running), with Riverview, Foxhaven, and Longsword next heading Kashmiri. Barrage, and Flying Ace. Approaching the half-mile Tavern Light still led Keening by a length, with another length to Hormuz and Imperial, then Dink’s Own. Silver Rod. and Flying Ace, with Merry Robin. Catterick Bridge, Longsword, and Bruce still giving a lot of ground. Tavern Light held her lead to the straight, followed by Keening. Hormuz, Blanket. Imperial, Merry Robin, and Dink’s Own. Blanket soon worked his way to the lead, closely attended by Hormuz and Dink’s Own; but Bruce came with a brilliant run, swept past Blanket with 50 yards to go, and won going away by half a length. Dink’s Own was a good length back third, with a + sir PJ, la £ . n J to Merry Robin, which just shaded Lobsword and Flying Ace for fourth. Then came Hormuz (which had every chance). Barrage, and Foxhaven, with next, the last to finish being Catterick Bridge and Lady Chips. > A Vigorous Finish

' The defection of Derene in the York Handicap caused Yasda to be installed a firm favourite, and in a vigorous finish he won by a neck from Tideless, which, always prominent, had disposed of the pacemaker, Lady Nahleen, at the rurlong. After a lot of milling round at the start, Al-Sirat was left flat-footed when the field moved off, and lost eight or 10 lengths. General Menteith, Battle Dance, and Yasda were slow away also. Lady Nahleen and Theocritus were the first to show ©ut from Gay Stroller, Peter Theio, and Tideless racing in line. At the half, the leaders were the same with Tideless, General Menteith, Gay Stroller, Peter Theio, Battle Dance, and Yasda next. There was little change to the straight, and at the distance Tideless and Lady Nahleen were doing a little better than Theocritus. Tideless had no sooner headed off Lady Nahleen when she was challenged by Yasda. which finished strongly to beat her by a neck. Lady Nahleen held on for third three lengths back, with Gay Stroller (which had every chance) fourth. Master Dash, after being a long way back early and having only Al-Sirat behind him at the four furlongs, finished strongly in fifth place. Then came Theocritus, Peter Theio. Langue d’Or, General - Menteith, and Battle Dance. Al-Sirat was not persevered with in the run home. After the running of the York Handicap •n inquiry was held into the running of Master Dash, and the rider, G. R. Tattersail, was suspended for one month for his handling of the horse.

Howe proved himself a versatile colt when he just won the Wellington Stakes in a close finish, with Ultimate second. Ultimate was slow away, and had none too good a passage to the distance. Howe’s last seven starts had been at a mile and beyond, and though he was perhaps a shade lucky to win he proved himself a courageous three-year-old. Lady Christine was one of the leaders into the straight, and was a fair third two lengths behind Ultimate. Ultimate and Kartikeya were slow away. Robin’s Reward, Colorado Maid, and Lady Christine were first out, and were soon racing practically in line with Howe in behind on the fence, and Treneere next. The order was practically the same to the straight, where Lady Christine took charge, but Howe challenged and soon had her measure. Howe Appeared to be in for a comfortable win. ut was challenged strongly by Ultimate over the last half-furlong, and just held on to win by a head. Lady Christine held on for third, with Kartikeya getting up to beat Colorado Maid for fourth. Robin’s Reward, Treneere, and Repudiate were well back. LINDEN HURDLES, Of £7OO. One mile and three-quarters. 3. 3—PROVIDER 9-0 .. Andrews 1 6. 6—Ruling Moment 9-7 .. Hawes 2 1- I—Battle Chief 10-11 .. Thomson t 4. 4—Tid Apa 10-5 ... Wright t 7, 7 Red Glare; 2,2 Sky Hawk; 8, 8 Mynet; 5, 5 Rink also started. Twelve lengths; three lengths. Time, 3m in 14? sec. APPRENTICES’ HANDICAP, Of £4OO. One mile. 1. I—INDIAN DAWN 7-12 Brunel! 1 2. 2—Emerge 8-7 .. Saunders 2 6. 6—Gyration 7-13 .. H. Ford 3 9, 9 Iron Duke; 4, 4 Czarina; 3, 3 Clyde Bridge; 7, 7 Patunui; 5, 5 Precedency; 8, 8 Grey Plume; 10. 10 Royal Sward also started. Head; three lengths. Czarina was fourth. Time, lmin 43Jsec. WELLINGTON STAKES, Of £l5OO. Six furlongs. 1. I—HOWE 8-6 .. Broughton 1 2. 2—Ultimate 7-2 .. Wiggins 2 4. 4—Lady Christine 6-13 J. Bowness 3 8, 8 Repudiate; 3, 3 Robin's Reward; 7, 7 Kartikeya; 5. 5 Colorado Maid; 6, 6 Treneere also started. Head; two lengths. Kartikeya was fourth. Time, lmin 13sec. MURITAI HANDICAP, Of £6OO. Six furlongs. 5. 4—CASTLEBRAE 8-2 .. Bowry 1 7. B—Cressida 8-6 .. Carter 2 13. 14—Revolte 7-13 .. A. Stokes 3 4, 5 Frances; 2,2 Tanith; 1, 1 Lincoln Fair; 11, 11 Fleetwood; 8, 9 Rhodesia; 9, 6 Cipher; 16, 16 Grand Affair; 3, 3 Beautiful; 15. 13 King of Quiz; 12. 12 Beau Son; 6, 7 Luminate; 14, 15 Audacious; 10, 10 Devonogue; 17, 17 Minion also started. Half length; head. Lincoln Fair was fourth. Time, lmin 14sec. DOMINION HANDICAP, Of £2OOO. One mile and three furlongs. 1. I—BRUCE 8-11 .. L. J. Ellis 1 9. 9—Blanket 7-0 .. Arney 2 12. 12 —Dink’s Own 7-13 .. Carter 3 4, 4 Longsword; 5, 6 Imperial; 13, *l3 Catterick Bridge; 3, 3 Merry Robin; 10, 10 Foxhaven; 2,2 Hormuz; 6, 5 Barrage; 8, 8 Camforth; 17, 17 Riverview; 7, 7 Flying Ace; 16, 15 Lady Chips; 11, 11 Kashmiri; 18, 18 Keening: 14, 16 Silver Rod; 15, 14 Tavern Light also started. Half length; length. Merry Robin was fourth. Time, 2min 20sec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of £7OO. Six furlongs. 4. 4—MARILYN 7-2 .. Wiggins 1 9. 9—Renowned 7-7 .. C. Mackie 2 8. 6—Night School 8-3 .. Carter 3 5, 5 Garry; 10, 10 Petre Mar; 2,2 • Battie Abbey; 6, 7 Sea Lad; 3, 3 Sir Royal; 1, 1 Darius; 11, 12 Helio; 12. 11 Atomic Energy; 13, 13 Prince Coronach; 7, 8 Royal Cambria also started. Three lengths; two lengths. Helio was fourth. Time, lmin 14Jsec. YORK HANDICAP, Of £l5OO. Seven furlongs. 1. I—YASDA 7-10 .. Broughton 1 5. 4—Tideless 8-6 .. Carter 2 6. 7—Lady Nahleen 8-0 .. Bowry 3 2, 3 Master Dash; 9, 9 Battle Dance: 10, 11 Langue d’Or; 3,2 Al Sirat; 8, 8 Theocritus; 4, 6 General Mentieth; 7, 5 Gay Stroller; 11, 10 Peter Theio also started. Neck; three lengths. Gay Stroller was fourth. Time, lmin 28Jsec. HALSWELL HANDICAP, Of £6OO. One mile. 2. 3—SAGE KING 8-11 .. Connor 1 12. 10—Carmelita 8-6 .. T. Green 2 13. 11—Diameter 7-7 .. K. Ford 3 4, 5 Persuade; 6, 6 Rahine; 8, 9 Selas; 11, 13 The Stormovik; 3,2 Patmos; 10, 11 Native Son; 1, 1 Cincture; 5, 4 Armont; 7, 7 Robingay; 18, 16 Sergeant Jack; 17, 18 Gay Joy; 15, 15 Superium; 9, 8 Balcherrie; 14, 14 Grey Donne; 16, 17 Shielwyn also started. Three lengths; two lengths. Shielwyn was fourth. Time, lmin 421 sec.

SECOND DAY’S HANDICAPS (PA.) PALMERSTON N.. Jan. 12. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £600; one mile and three furlongs.—Peter’s Choice 11-7; Whackie 11-2; Voltaire 11-0; Griffin 10-6; Tidapa 10-5; Bittersweet 10-3; Greek Dancer 10-2; Casilda, Beau Jewel, Lambro 10-1; Matawene, Battle Chief 9-13; Fuzzy Wuzzy 9-12; Hart Royal, Ruling Moment 9-11; Mild Flutter, Ever Ready 9-10; Whakawhatea, Aruna 9-9; Grand Central 9-8; Rockanui, Robingay 9-7; Master Raymond 9-6; Burma 9-5; Blue Moon, Desert Fox, Charles Edward 9-4; Gyration 9-3; True Friend 9-1; Slavonik, Rothnic, Stepiar, Royal Flash, Tweedside, Open Road, Miss Cynthia, Bulaselle, Eloge 9-0.

PENCARROW HANDICAP, of £600; seven furlongs.—Sage King, Brown Derby 9-7; Indian Dawn 9-6; Prefa, Frances 9-2; Lady Delight 9-0; Dancing Girl 8-13; Castlebrae, Mallow 8rl2; Emerge 8-11; The Stormovik 8-10; Patmos, Filature, Indian Sky 8-9; Morning Dew, Sea Fury, Playtos 8-8; Tahli, Tomahawk, King Tissa, Rhodesia 8-7; Native Son 8-6; Peculate, Cipher 8-5; Malanui, Iron Duke, Our Jock, Shiraz 8-4; Good Lad, Hart Royal 8-3; Pellmeer, Grand Affair, Lord Bradbury 8-2; Mr Pym, Accepted 8-1; Beau Ideal, Re volte, Queen Plato, Czarina, Beautiful 8-0; Evening Star, Fort Silver 7-13; Reyivre, Kelmont 7-12; Queen’s General, King of Quiz, Gyration 7-11; Follow Suit, Ratatu, Beau Son, Kirkella 7-10; Clyde Bridge, Diameter, Gay Joy 7-9; Rothnic, Hypholin 7-8; Balcherrie, Monito, Omaio, Bian Rouge, Cinereous,’ Sheilwyn, Pram, Gynee Lou, Lord Holland, Silver Mascot, Ecstasy, Alumnus, Ballasalla gelding, Duncan’s Quib, Platomon, Marshall Cook, Flare Path, Cornish Note, Salient, Precipitate, Calm Sea, Incitatus, Devonogue, Commercial, Lord Croupier, Gay John, Camp Queen, Handle, Flying Faye, Flying Swan, Ruling Nation, Sunshine Bay, Oso 7-7.

FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of £700; six furlongs.—Lady Christine 9-3; Sea Flower 8-13; Blithe Spirit 8-10; Treneere, Kumari 8-4; Fun of Fun 8-3; Marilyn 8-1; Renowned 7-11; Adair, Lady Vite 7-9; Revelate 7-6; Sweet Nymph, Faultina 7-5; Sanction filly, Little Lady 7-4; Verity, Susan Gay 7-2; Robinette, Marabeau, Sly Gold, Torch Bearer, Baby Gay, Karamea, Faultrosa, Torrent, Meteorina 7-0. WELLINGTON CUP, of £5000; two miles.—Golden Souvenir 9-9; Foxwyn 9-1; Bruce 8-13; Signal Officer 8-9; Longsword 8-8; Langue d’Or, Te Hinemoa 8-6; Hot Pursuit, Bridge Acre 8-5; Findon 8-4; Swift Quarry, Catterick Bridge 8-3; Young Trent, Saludos 8-2; Arco 7-13; Chung Chong, Imperial 7-12; Balgowan, Howe 7-11; Royal Victor, Brciefield 7-9; Master Robin, Aurora Australis, Financial 7-8; Foxhaven, Dink’s Own, Hormuz 7-6; Capronella, Maniototo, Thornbridge, Battle Dance, Hakim 7-5; Indian Gold 7-4; Grill 7-3; Black Plato, Bramble Song, Fortune’s Smile, Cracroft 7-2; Hulabalod, Leigh Hark, Double Cross, Barwon 7*l; Barrage, White Blaze, Dileas, Carnforth, Flying Ace, Singing Hills, Silver Rod, Duality, Western Front, Gay Stroller, Salad, Lord Darnley, Cramond Bay, Regal Praise. French Count, Keening, Nightchild 7-0.

RUAPEHU HANDICAP, of £700; one mile and three furlongs.—Rosswood, Citation 9-6; Sage King, Indian Dawn 9-4; Griffin 8-12; Winning Ticket 8-11; General Lytup, Newel Post 8-9; Dumbarton 8-8; Casilda 8-7; Lady Welbeck 8-6; Matawene, Baruch 8-5; Kite High, Tomahawk 8-4; Ever Ready 8-2; Armont, Pandemonium, Sailor Boy 8-0; Grande Melee, Tenor Royal 7-13; Flirtatious 7-12; Gaystock, The Denbigh 7-11; Desert Fox, The Saddler, Blue Moon 7-10; Queen’s General, Culloden Moor. Superium 7-9; Balcherrie, Beau Raide, Stseilwyn, Marshall Cook, Matara, Tweedside, Slavonik, Skilled, Mr Buzz, Heretic, Paulus, Commercial, Marla Rosa, Jasper, Camp Queen 7-7. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of £2000; six furlongs.—Sleepy Fox 10-12; Master Dash 9-12; Da Vinci 9-9; Royal Scot, Peter Robinson 8-11; Derene 8-9; Specialist 8-8; Yasda 8-7; Red Pickle 8-6; Peter Gazelle. Theocritus 8-3; Lady Nahleen,’ General Menteith 8-2; Dymondy, Lord Advocate 8- Robin’s Reward, Whitley 8-0; Flying Orders, New Deer 7-11; Donegal Bay, John Gay 7-9; Montezuma, Battle Survey 7- Shining Ring 7-3; Julius Caesar, Lord Theio, Cotcase, Parnell, Ceremonious, Awaroa Stream, Drambuie, Duplicity, Karachi, Furioso, White Cap 7-0. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, of £1000; one mile.—Findon 10-5; Kferry Lad 10-2; Lord Elgin, Leigh Barton 9-13; Merry Robin 9-11; Howe, Tideless 9-8; Yasda 9-7; Master Robin, Red. Pickle 9-4; Al Sirat 9- The Grand, Grill, Royal Tan, Fortune’s Smile 9-1: Ldwry Bay, Lady Nahleen 9-0; Double Cross 8-13; Maniototo 8- Gay Stroller 8-10; Duality. Grand Forest, Blanket 8-8; Leighon’s Glory 8-7; Lady Chips, Tilting, Lord Darnley, 8-6; Tavern Light, Riverview, Matador 8-5; Stonybroke, Black Light 8-4; Titahi, Cramond Bay, Nanaaki, Delinquent 8-3: Opulent 8-2; Big Money. Theiolyn 8-1; Dash' o’ Dink, Zealander, Voltaic, Peter Theio, Tortago, Montosorrie, Revetij 8-0. THAMES_MEETING MOREHU PARK WINS CUP (PA.) THAMES, January 12. There was a large attendance at the Thames Jockey Club’s meeting, held in fine weather. The totalisator handled £44,965, compared with £46,331 at the September meeting. Results:— KOPU HURDLES HANDICAP, of £250; one mile and three-quarters.—6, 6 GOOD VIEW 9-0 Cleaver 1; 5, 3 Blue Duck 9-2 ■Caddy 2; 2,2 Default 9-0 Williamson 3. 1, 1 Expellant; 8, 8 Royal Merit; 7, 7 King’s Ace; 5, 6 Brome; 4, 4 Lady Mamaroa; 9. 9 Golden Peter; 16, 16 Poiere; 14, 14 Airlie; 13, 13 Titirangi; 11, 12 Mercury Bay; 12, 11 Mai de Mer; 15, 15 Sublime Jack; 10, 10 Star Duchess; 17, 17 Denny Button also started. Two and a half lengths; length and a quarter. Time, 3min 12sec.

TAPU HACK HANUICAP, OI tZUU; six furlongs.—7, 5 PLAYFELLOW 7-9 Messervy 1; 2, 1 Eastern Charm 7-9 Hunter 2; 1, 3 Quick Draw 8-11 Gillies 3. 5, 8 San Rosa; 6, 4 Nancy Vaals; 3,2 Tin Musk; 3, 5 Silver Lap; 11, 12 Ranger Boy; 10; 11 Jovial Song; 9, 9 Autogiro; 12. 14 Sweet Boy; 9, 10 Black Market; 13. 13 Greek Boy; 4, 6 Raphael; 8, 7 Aylesbury also started. Length and a quarter; length. Time, lmin 13 l-ssec. TRIAL HANDICAP, of £200; six furlongs.—First Division: 11, 11 CHARLES DEFOE 8-2 Ranison 1; 10, 7 Interceptor 8-8 Cameron 2; 2,2 Tommy Gun 8-5 Cleaver 3. 4, 9 Jovial Lad; 20, 20 Dormire; 18, 19 Jovial Day; 15, 15 Irish Talent; 22, 22 Jovial Queen; 9, 5 Alpenza; 16, 16 Glenfoyle; 7, 6 Court Lad; 1, 1 Gwen Vaals; 12, 10 Miss Shirley; 19, 18 Radio Vaals; 17, 17 Ninthway; 8, 8 Golden West; 14, 14 Ferawain also started. Head; three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec. Second Division: 14, 14 COUNTRY PARK 8-2 Caddy 1; 13, 13 Sleepy View 8-2 Williamson 2; 9, 5 Don Robin 8-2 6, 8 Miss Hiria; 5, 12 Payout; 21, 21 Norvaals; 18, 19 Baffles Plate; 15, 15 Lord Ven; 22, 22 Scottish Horse; 16, 16 Miss Bother; 11, 11 Speak Up; 7, 6 Diatomic; 1, 1 Ditona; 12, 10 Hardrada; 19, 18 Queen Salla; 17, 17 Valconia; 8, 8 Hunting Rua; 3, 3 Valsan also started. Head: length. Time, lmin 15 l-ssec. THAMES HACK CUP, of £250; one mile and a quarter.—2, 3 JEEP 8-6 Brown 1; 8, 8 Standford King 7-7 Caddy 2; 5, 5 Freezing Point 8-0 Edwards 3. 4, 4 Hunting Park; 1, 1 Silver Cane: 6, 6 Turahaka; 3,2 Chief Robin; 7, 7 Winstake; 9, 9 Wee Bess; 10, 10 Jay’s Jane also started. Three-quarters of a length; half length. Time, 2min 6 2-ssec. GOLDFIELDS CUP, of £500; one mile and a quarter.—lo, 8 MOREHU PARK 7-1 Gillies 1; 12, 12 Hunting Loch 7-5 Samson 2; 2, 1 Land Warden 7-4 Messervy 3. 1,2 La Fillette; 5, 6 Corot; 5, 5 Waiting; 3, 3 Queen’s Knight; 7, 9 Zulu Boy; 13. 13 Gay Chat; 11, 11 Jayquil; 8, 7 Mollie Bon; 4, 4 Sublime Fox; 9, 10 Odvaals; 14, 14 Race Chum also started. Half length; neck. Time, 2min 4 l-ssec. COUNTY HANDICAP, of £200; seven furlongs.—l, 1 TACTICAL 8-3 Fraser 1; 3, 4 Beau Devoir 7-8 Leatham 2; 4, 3 Hunting Rua 7-7 Meehan 3. 2, 3 Donnybrook; 7, 7 High Salute; 8, 8 Lord Pilot; 5, 5 Pavaals; 6, 6 Hazard also started.

Length; head. Time, lmin 26 4-3 sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of £350; six furlongs.—l. 1 CONTANGO 8-13 ‘ Gillies 1; 5, 6 King’s Pride 7-4 Wilson 2; 12, 12 Hazroy 7-0 Edwards 3. 9, 11 Lance Wing; 3,2 Babrow; 7, 8 Sir Standfast; 4, 4 Lord Dink; 8. T Brown Atom; 11, 10 Peter Douglas; 10, 9. Bonny Dink: 2, 3 Old Scott; 6, 5 Quick Draw also started. Neck: three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 13 l-ssec. HAURAKI HANDICAP, of £200; six furlongs.—2, 2 THE GUSHER 7-9 Edwards 1; 3. 3 Nanakea 7-12 Williamson 2; 6, 5 Nancy Vaals 8-5 Harrison 3. 1, 1 Chatacre; 5, 6 Jovial Lad; 7, 7 Black Market; 8, 8 Day March; 4, 4 Irish Poet also started. Nose; length and a half. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec.