TROTTING Light Brigade Tops List Of Sires At Addington

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27632, 13 April 1955, Page 5

TROTTING Light Brigade Tops List Of Sires At Addington

The feature of the three days of the jfew Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting at Addington w as the success of a Roydon Lodge

Stud sire. Light Brigade, the progeny of which won £6600, or slightly less than one-quarter of the £27,300 distributed in stakes at the meeting. Another feature was the failure of the other Roydon Lodge Stud sire, U. Scott, the progeny of which failed to win a race. They recorded five placings worth £635. putting U. Scott in thirteenth place on the list. U. Scott is the leading sire of the season, and is in an almost unbeatable position. When figures were last published m the New Zealand Trotting Calendar Dillon Hall was in second place, but the success of Light Brigade’s progeny at Addington may place him ahead of Dillon Hall, but still behind U. Scott. Light Brigade sired Recruit, the outstanding trotter at the meeting, Barravey and Superfortress, which among them won four of the six races at the meeting for horses of their gait. One of the other races, the New Zealand Trotting Stakes, was won by Royal Mile, a son of Fourth Brigade, which was got by Light Brigade. His best winner among the pacers was the unbeaten Starbeam, which earned £1920. Light Brigade’s progeny won eight races and were nine times placed. Josedale. Grattan s progeny had more success than for sortie time, and among them they gained three wins and seven placings worth £3175. Denbry, with £l3OO from his Rattray Handicap success, was his largest contributor.

Josedale Grattan, which is now at the stud in Australia, was a great racehorse in New Zealand, and numbered the New Zealand Cup among his wins. Young Bob owes his third placing on the list mainly to the two wins of Excelsa.-which earned £2540. Dillon Hall had few progeny to represent him, but they had fair success, gaining two wins and seven placings worth £1945. Grattan Loyal’s progeny won £llO less than that of DiUon Hall. Sixth on. the list was the Quite Sure horse. Whipster, whose oldest progeny are only three-year-olds. Glint won the New Zealand Welcome Stakes, and Don Hall won an open handicap. His place-getter was Lady Vai. a smart three-year-old. Of the 14 horses that sired the winners of £5OO or more, seven were colonial-bred. Seventeen other sires were represented at the meeting by stakeearners, and of these, 12 were colonialbred. Leading Sires Details of the sires of winners of more than £5OO are:— Light Brigade.— Recruit, £2050: Starbeam, £1920; Dresden Lady, £650; Barravey. £525; Superfortress, £490; King’s Order, Light Nurse, £200: Spring Walk. £160: Cembala. £145; Brave Company. £125; Scottish Brigade. £100; Bobby Brigade, £35. Total. £6600. Josedale Grattan.— Denbry. £1300; Esteem. £560; Jaunty, £550; Luminous, £490; Gay Lad, £160; Kingsdown Grattan, £75; Solemnity, £4O. Total, £3175. Young Bob.— Excelsa, £2540; Quite Obvious. £4O. Total, £2580. Dillon Hall.— Our Kentucky, £815; Belle Renarde, £525; Fair Annette, £260: Super Nurse, £230; Dancing Years, £ll5. Total, £1945. Grattan Loyal.— Dalise, £670; Aladdin. First Mate. £400; Graticulate. £160: Zulu. £100; Roy Grattan, £55; Secure. £5O. Total, £1835.

1 £555; Don Hall ; <490; Lady Vai, £75. Total, £ll2O ' total £ S io^’~ WOrthy Chief ’ £1065 - ' r, 0 * 11 ? 14 Knlrht.— Red Valley £750- . blamed, £255. Total, £lOO5. ’ ‘ a Foorth Brigade.— Royal Mile, £Bl5Astoria, £6O. Total, £875. ’ ; £7BO* d chie f —Rupee, £7BO. Total, ’ £7to"“ L—LaSSOIOC ’ £77o ’ T °tal. Tota7"??^ _BeaU Marie ’ £7 15XL Scott.—Santa Amada, £220- Roschana, £200; Petite Yvonne *£lls‘ Merval, £lOO. Total, £635. £63 S 0 C °?o?Il S rm r V Other Sires represented by stakemSTrn V th ?.'B. eeting were:—Spring,Globe’„£A4o: Peter Smith, £435; Quite Sure, £360; ydal ,’ a £335: Desm ond’s Pride, £230, Indianapolis, £225: Loean Derby, £200; Intruder, £170; Josedale Dictator, £155; sir Michael, Sky Raider. £150; Fallacy, £B5; Henry of Navarre Doral’s Derby, Kingcobra, £<s, Lucky Jack, £35. Leading Owners Twelve owners each received £750 or more at the meeting, the list being headed by Messrs M. Baker and M. Glucma, who received £2540, includcanteen, of cutlery valued at as T a result of Excelsa’s two wins. Mr _J- . Rooney, of Temuka, was second with £2050, followed by Mr i ioon’. tS 1 * 08113 ?’ Fernside, with 20 Mr end Mrs J. Darwell, of Christchurch, with £1300; Mr J. LangA e Xl- Of Rakaia ' £1140; Mr H. E Atkinson, of Waipukurau, with £1065; Mr C. Paul, of Auckland, with £830; Latten, of West Melton, with £Bl5, Messrs L. McCallum and J. C. werden, of Invercargill, with £815; Mr J- Grice, of Tinwald, with £780; Mr W B. Somerville, of Kelso, with £770; and Mrs E. M. Blackler and Mr A. O. Gould, of Timaru, with £750. Trainers and Drivers S’ S’ R e Y ine wa ? the leading trainer Bohnes the leading driver over the three days of the Easter meeting. Deyine won three races with the Light Brigade mare, Starbeam, which has n °w had seven successes this season. There were four trainers with two wins each. They were D. G. Nyhan with Dresden Lady and Luminous, J. S*-i 'Y lth Baf ravey and Royal Mile, M. Holmes with Recruit (twice), 711011135 with Excelsa (twice). Trainers of the other winners were R A,P- Teahen (Don Hall), R. H. - Negus (Glint), D. R. Grantham (Worthy Chief), N. L. Berkett (Denbry), C. R. Berkett (Lassoloc), D. J. Townley (Red Valley), S. A. Edwards (Our Kentucky), O. G. Oakley (Belle Renarde), D. L. and F. I. McGregor (Dalise), J. Grice (Rupee), A. M. Purdon (Superfortress), C. Paul (Beau Marie), and V. Leeming (Esteem). M. Holmes brought his total winning drives for the season to 58- when he drove Recruit to win the New Zealand Hambletonian Handicap on Saturday. Holmes had two wins with Recruit, and he was also successful behind Glint, Belle Renarde and Worthy Chief. C. C. Devine drove Starbeam in her three wins.

Those with two winning drives were: D. J. Townley (Rupee and Red Valley), J. D. Litten (Royal Mile, and Barravey), L. O. Thomas (Excelsa twice). Those with one win were: B. G. Nyhan (Luminous), D. G. Nyhan (Dresden Lady), C. R. Berkett (Lassoloc), N. L. Berkett (Denbry), R. Young (Our Kentucky), D. L. McGregor (Dalise), A. M. Purdon (Superfortress), P. Wolfenden (Beau Marie), D. C. Watts (Esteem) and R. D. Teahen (Don Hall).

HAWERA CLUB

C. S. DONALD WINS MAIN HANDCAPS (New Zealand Press Association) HAWERA, April 12. The Flyweel-Scottie’s Glow double paid £llO 7s 6d for £1 on the final day of the Hawera Trotting Club’s three-day golden jubilee meeting in Hawera today. The totalisator turnover for the day was £30,468 10s, compared with £19,310 on the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting was £108,490 10s, compared with last year’s total of £93,837. Results:— MONTEFIORE MEMORIAL. HANDICAP, of £200; trotters; 4min class; ofie mile and five furlongs.—4, 4 SUNNY SMITH 24 J. Elliott 1; 12, 13 Merrie Scott 24 F. Smith, jun. 2; 6, 6 Racescot 48 C. G. Left 3. 16, 17 Mary Dillon; 15, 14 Gay Spirit; 10. 12 Windsor Girl; 18, 18 Laurel Scott; 3, 3 Vernaccia; 17, 16 Tambourine; 11, 11 Belle Tonian; 14, 14 Logan Quest; 1, 1 Vincere; 2,2 Mercury Light; 9, 7 Great Caution; 8, 10 Bellbright; 7, 8 Pelorous; 13, 9 Rangi’s Pride; 5, 5 Philworthy also started. Length; two lengths, Vernaccia was fourth., Times.—3min 45sec, 3min 45 - 3-5 sec, 3min 44sec. Dividends. —Win: £7 14s 6d. Places: £2 18s, £ll Bs, £4 ss. WEBSTER MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £2OO ; 3min 56sec class; one mile and five furlongs.—First Division: 1, 1 CALLIE MAC scr J. Mclntyre, jun. 1; 3, 4 Marylight scr A. W. Broughton 2; 10, 8 Marcella scr K. D. Fraser 3.

7, 6 Puketutu; 4. 3 Earl Louise; 11, 12 Jewel Smith; 21, 21 Worthy Duke; 13, 13 Sonny Lawn; 19, 16 Sleepyhead; 20, 19 El Sayed; 16, 17 Springfield Grattan; 6, 7 Hunter’s Luck also started. Half length; one and a half lengths. Hunter’s Luck was fourth. Times.—3min 40sec, 3min 40 2-ssec, 3min 41sec. Dividends.—Win: £2 19s. Places: £2, £2 9s 6d. Second Division.—B, 5 TRUE LAIRD scr B. Stevenson 1; 5, 9 Logan Dawn scr V. L. Mackie 2; 17. 17 Golden June scr I. Schwass 3. 10, 8 Rawene’s Son; 7, 6 Bronze Ray; 14, 14 Faolan; 12, 11 Spiral; 9, 10 Brayton Hall; 22, 21 Kewpie’s Gift; 15, 15 Little Fortune; 18, 20 Pedlar; 2,2 Yvonne’s Own also started. Length; three lengths. Spiral was fourth. Times.—3min 44sec, 3min 44 2-ssec, 3min 45sec. Dividends.—Win: £7 7s 6d. Places: £3 4s, £4 4s 6d. MORTLOCK MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £425; three-year-olds; one mile and five furlongs.—l, 1 LIGHT NURSE 12 C. R. Berkett 1; 2,2 Ruth Again 12 A. W. Broughton 2; 4, 4 Celestial 24 J. K. Hughes 3. 11. 9 Lord Leon; 11, 9 Wayville Grattan; 9, 11 Niceketai; 8, 8 Mighty Briton; 10, 10 Honest Charles; 12, 12 Volo’s Jewel; 7, 6 Medorosa; 6, 7 Noble Jessie; 5, 5 Hilda's Trust; 3, 3 Margaret Earl also started. Neck; three lengths. Medorosa was fourth. Times.—3min 34 4-ssec, 3min 35 sec, 3min 35sec. Dividends.—Win: £2 4s. Places: £1 14s, £1 16s, £2 5s 6d. W. A. GUY HANDICAP, of £475; 4min 41sec class: two miles.—l, rFLYWHEEL 36 C. S. Donald 1; 5, 3 Sandy Sutherland

scr P. Skousgard 2; 2,2 Dillala Direct scr F. Smith, jun. 3. 4, 6 Imperial Scott; 4, 6 Watchguard; 5. 'S Sandy Lawn; 6, 7 Jolly Wilkes; 3, 4 Earl Marie; 7, 5 Modern Volo also started. Half a length; two and a half lengths. Imperial Scott was fourth. Times.—4min 24sec, 4min 27 2-ssec, 4min 28sec. Dividends.—Win: £2 16s 6d. Places: £1 10s, £1 18s, £1 Ils 6d. H. F. NICOLL HANDICAP, of £300; trotters; 3min 56sec class; one mile and five furlongs.—s, 7 STYMIE 36 J. T. Paul 1; 2,2 Knighthood 36 H. R. Fisken 2; I, 1 Jocoly 12 C. S. Donald 3. 12, 10 Fort Knox; 3, 4 Vincere; 13. 13 Rangi’s Pride; 10, 12 Todman; 9, 6 Racescot; 7, 8 Waipapa; 4, 3 Thehna Belwin; 14, 14 Bruce Likely; 11, 11 Regulus; 6, 5 Breeze; 17, 17 Social Gift; 15, IS Courtesy; ,16. 16. Indian Ribbon; 8, 8 Bonnie Charles also started. One and three-quarter lengths; head Racescot was fourth. Times—3min 40scc, 3min 40 3-ssec. 3min 40sec. Dividends. —Win: £l2 9s. Places: £4 19s, £2 ss, £2. E. A. WASHER MEMORIAL HANOICAP, of £3OO ; 4min 49sec class; two miles.—7. 9 SCOTTIE’S GLOW 12 J. P. Baker 1; 3, 3 Grattan Dillon scr H. M. Allen 2; 5, 5 Hula Rose 12 F. Smith 3 4, 6 Sweet Jewel; 4, 6 Jonathan; 12, 11 Maharanee; 1, 1 Egyptian Queen; 15, 16 Bill Grace; 22 Emma; 14, 13 Empyrian; 10, 12 Lord Astral; 8, 7 Cambridge Hall; 6, 8 Mission Bells; 9, 10 Morning Glory; 11, 14 Ted Scott; 13. 15 Karamat; 4. 4 Derry Browne also started. Two and a half lengths; six lengths. Lord Astral was fourth. Times—4min 27 sec, 4min 28sec, 4min 30sec. Dividends.—Win: £l7 15s. Places: £5 ss, £2 6s 6d. £4 Bs.

R. W. J. McNEILL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £400; 2min 53sec class; one mile and a quarter.—First Division: 14, 15 DIONE scr P. P. Gallagher 1; 7, 8 Good Time scr P. Stewart 2; 5, 5 Royal Arnow scr F. Smith 3.

4, 4 Highland Reel; 16, 16 Shannon Gift; 3, 3 Ukuwere; 11, 6 Harr Sterling; 15; 14 Double Grattan; 2,2 Pip White; 13, 13 Jimmy Wrack; 17, 16 Prince Findon; 9, 11 Elizabeth Derby; 18, 17 Simon also started.

Three lengths; on£ and a half lengths. Elizabeth Derby was fourth. Times—2min 43sec, 2min 43 3-ssec. 2min 44sec.

Di vidends.—Win: £lB 15s 6d. Places: £8 2s, £3 16s. Second Division: 10, 10 NATIVE POWER scr G. Mitchell 1; 11, 6 Full Marks scr D. R. Grantham 2; 4, 4 Celestial 12 J. K. Hughes 3. 3, 3 Robert Junior; 5, 5 Michele: 7, 8 Marathon; 19, 18 Tatiaree; 12„ 12 Master Peter; 21, 20 Black Rose; 20. 21 Audrey’s Own; 1, 1 Scotch Girl; 9, 7 Chief Vilo; 6, 9 Patriotic also started. One and p quarter lengths; nose. Robert Junior was fourth. Times—2min 43 3-ssec, 2min 44sec, 2min 44 4-ssec. Dividends.—Win: £lO 3s 6d. Places: £3 18s 6d, £3 13s 6d.

Brackets: Good Time and Marathon, Full Marks and Harr Sterling. EGMONT RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of £5OO ; 3min 42sec class; one mile and five furiongs.—l. 1 LLYBERNE scr C. S. Donald 1; 4, 4 Sleepy Hollow 12 C. G. Lee 2; 2,2 Mighty King scr P. P. Gallagher 3. 1, 1 Loraine; 7, 7 Warren Grattan; > 12, 12 Jimmy Carlton; 13, 13 Delia Grattan; 8, 8 Gay Derby; 9, 10 Manoa; 3, 3 Mavis DiUon; 11, 9 Ivy’s Pride; 6, 5 Tarzan

Grattan; 5 6 Sue Scott; 10, 11 Lee Scott; 14, 14 Royal Hall also started. Length; head. Mavis Djllon was fourth. Msec 8-3 min 33sec ’ 3min 32 2 " ssec . 3mln

4,? i $ de £ ds -r? r J n: £2 17s ’ Places: 12s, £2 15s 6d, £2 4s.

SOCIAL GIFT COLLAPSES AND DIES AT HAWERA (New Zealand Press Association) , HAWERA, April 12. Shortly after the running of the H. F Nicpll Handicap at the Hawera Trotting Club’s meeting today. Social Gift collapsed and died in the saddling paddock' while being unharnessed. The stipendiary stewards ordered a post-mortem examination. C. W. Baker, driver of Wayville Grattan in the Robert Mortlock Memorial Handicap, was fined £5 for not keeping a proper look-out when in the rear of the field, and running into two fallen horses. This accident was caused by Margaret Earl stopping and Hilda's Trust striking the inside wheel of the sulky.