HORORATA RESULTS

Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33096, 11 December 1972, Page 8

HORORATA RESULTS

HORORATA HIGH-WEIGHT, $1050; Im. 2/2 FAIR MYSTERY (8) D. J. and P. G. Brown’s b m by Bucentaur— Mystery Cloud 4yrs 9-0 car. 9-2 J A. Cowan 1 1/1 RIBO STAR (7) R. C. and Mrs Cotton’s b h by Ribotlight — Astronomy 4yrs 9-1 A. Robinson 2 5/4 MEXICANO (6) J. L. Green’s gr g by Grey William — Madam du Pont syrs 9-1 W. Gye 3 Others in finishing order: 7/6 Japita, 4/5 Revell’s Road, 3/3 Watchman, 9/9 Parwin, 6/7 Dave’s Gift, 8/8 Kayak (pulled up). Neck, half a neck, three lengths. Time: 1:39 1-5. Trainer: B. P. Kennedy, Wingatui. Win: $5.10. Places: $1.70. $l.lO, $2.70. RIBOTLIGHT HANDICAP, $1050; two-year-olds; sf. 7/7 APANUI (4) G. D. Cavin’s br c by Greek God —Treasure Lass 8-2 G. Heaton 1 3/3 SHUDUP (12) J. F. and Mrs Tutton’s ch c by Final Orders—Natter 8-2 M. Skelton 2 5/5 GAY ANGEL (9) R. E. and Mrs Adair’s b f by Tiber ll—Many Thanks 8-2 R. McCann 3 Others in finishing order: 1/1 Sub Indian, 6/6 Nip o’ Scotch, 2/2 Hereiah, 12/11 All Out, 11/9 Battle Orders. 13/13 Sedgewyn, 9/8 Terex, 4/4 Beau Trie, 10/10 Avoca Lass, 9/12 Channel. Half a head, length, length and a half. Time: 60sec. Trainer: G. G. Hampton, Washdyke. Win: $13.60. Places: $4.25, $2.10, $2.75. H. A. KNIGHT MEMORIAL HACK HANDICAP. $1050; 6f. 1/1 CONDOR (11) D. W. Wild’s b g by Golden Plume—Limmat 3yrs 8-2 M. Thornley 1 3/3 UNCLE FELIX (3) T. Skilbeck’s b g by Zarabanda—Klnslmm 7yrs 8-8 J. Dowling 2 9/6 MERRY WHISTLE (4) C. Cameron’s b m by Whistling WillieStornaway 4yrs 8-5 G. Heaton 3 Others In finishing order: 6/9 Royal Grace. 11/11 Mirlfic, 16/17 Sailing In, 4/4 Dmitri, 7/7 War Admiral, 12/10 Mount Ash, 17/16 Cents Able. 8/8 John Porteous, 14/14 Ascotler, 18/18 Sovereign’s Son, 10/12 Garden Gate, 2/2 Paratonnere, 13/13 Fountain King, 5/5 San Carlos, 15/15 Romulet. Neck, neck, neck. Time: 1:11 2-5. Trainer: owner. Riccarton. Win: $5.65. Places: $2.35, $3, $4.70. TRIAL PLATE No. 1, $900; 7f. 2/2 CLASSIC LEGEND (9) R. D. Molyneux and R. P. Nyhan’s ch g by Greek God—Nimbus Queen 3yrs 84) car. 8-11 J. Dowling 1 1/1 MELLITION (13) A. E. Didham’s b f 3yrs 84) L. Didham 2 3/3 WILLIE QUICK (21) P. J. Daly and W. Johnson’s b g 3yrs 8-0 M. Skelton 3 Others in finishing order: 18/18

Yarrabee, 5/6 Montalee, 13/13 Satinwood, 12/14 Lucky William, 6/5 Idle Worker. 4/4 Melitza, 15/16 Torricelli, 11/12 Justan, 8/9 Tua Tahi, 16/15 Paper Run, 14/10 Three Gees, 17/17 Nip-O-Queen, 9/7 Walrewa, 10/11 Dellaman, 7/8 Margaret’s Glory. Three-quarters of a length, three lengths, three-quarters of a length. Time: 1:26. Trainer: D. J. Thistoll, Riccarton. Win: $4.10. Places: $1.65, $1.35, $2.35. HORORATA CUP, $4000; Ijm. 5/3 FOXY (4) Mrs H. G. McLeod’s ch m by Afghanistan — Corona Fox syrs 8-0 car. 8-1 J. Dowling; back early but mid-field at half-mile, joined leaders straight, drew out. .1 1/1 SMART MELLAY (2) estate J. A. Reid’s gr m by Mellay—Smartly 4yrs 8-4 A. Robinson; third inner to turn, ran on strongly when clear. .. 2 6/6 FOREIGN AID (3) A. W. Broad’s b g by Afghanistan—Credit 6yrs 8-1 M. Thornley; shared fourth line to turn, fought on but no chance first two. 3 Others in finishing order: — 2/2 Crusade 7-7 N. Eastwood; mid-field down back, up quickly turn, co-leader at straight, battled on well, .. 4 13/11 Seaside Story 7-7 D. Reed; rear group till half-mile, solid finish. .. 5 12/13 Rebel Lad 7-7 1. Grant; made pace from mile to straight, weakened slightly 6 9/10 Donnybrook Fair 7-12 R. McCann; settled near rear, solid late run. .. 7 8/12 Annenlc 7-7 P. Goslin; closer at finish than any stage. 8 17/18 Kel Sabaean 7-7 D. Holden; shared third line to turn, weak finish. ~ 9 4/5 Ribaldo 8-5 G. ■ Mein; failed to improve from mid-field. ..10 10/8 Shipmaster 7-13 D. Sanderson; handy early, drifted to rear, plugged on 11 14/14 Phar Wyn car. 7-10 J G. Heaton; had chance but could not quicken. .. 12 19/19 Silver Head 7-12 R. Featherstone; in touch with pace till turn, stopped 13 3/4 Dhow car. 7-93 M. Skelton; well back all the way. .14 15/15 The Pines car. 7-133 L. Didham; shared second line to turn, faded. .. 15 11/9 All Cat 7-11 G. Lee; one of tail-enders throughout. 16 7/7 Bun Tuck 7-10 P. Smith; drifted out from middle latter stages 17 16/15 Rose Gate 7-7 M. Craig; run of race to straight, stopped quickly 18 18/17 Bev Leigh 7-7 A. Eastwood; back till five furlongs, up wide turn, faded ..19

Three lengths and a half, two lengths, head. Time: 2:5 1-5. Trainer: A. N. Didham, Wingatul. Win: $9.45. Places: $2.95, $1.65, $4.10.

L. DERRETT HACK HANDICAP $1100; 9f. 7/7 ROYAL CAMBEAU (12), Mrs W. J. Kennedy’s b g by Campo—Beauty Queen 6 yrs 8-3 M. Skelton 1 1/2 ONSET (2), J. C. and Mrs living’s b g by Oncidium Careen 4 yrs 8-7 car. 8-0 P. Thistoll 2 2/1 SUDDEN CHANGE (1), D. W. J. Gould’s b g by Mellay—Magic Casement 4 yrs 8-10 G. Mein 3 Others in finishing order: 9/9 Countess Mellay and 5/5 Mellie (equal fourth), 4/4 Frosty, 3/3 Valiant Lad, 11/11 Mr Subtle, 8/8 Polystryrene, 6/6 Smack, 10/10 Paper Back. Half a neck; nose; head. Time: 1:52 2-5. Trainer: W. J. Kennedy. Ikamatua. Win: $21.15. Places: $4.05, $1.65, $1.60. TRIAL PLATE NO. 2 $900; 7f. 9/9 CEL BAY (2), Miss T. D. Mason’s b g by Celtic Park—FiUeule 5 yrs 8-7 E. Low 1 VI PERFECT PRIDE (18), P. C. Outteridge and S. L. Spiers’ ch f 3 yrs 8-0 car. 8-1 J J. Dowling 2 3/3 MACE (14), M. Deegan’s gr g 3 yrs 8-0 L. Didham 3 Others in finishing order: 7/7 Royal Rapport. 16/14 The Blues. 5/5 Miss Montana, 10/11 Barr Lyn. 6/6 Naughty But Nice, 17/17 Brown Corri, 12/15 Stingaree, 14/13 Himalaya, 4/4 Sunset Red, 12/12 Escali, IVI6 Silvina. 2/2 Windvale Lady, 15/10 Resplendent, 8/8 Billy Bob. Nose; half a length; same. Time: 1:27 2-5. Trainer: W. H. Beck. Riccarton. Win: $45.20. Places: $10.15, $1.50. $2.30. GORDON'S GIN HANDICAP $1800; 7f. VI GOLDEN SAM (1), A. N. Didham and G. S. Lane’s ch h by Afghanistan— Dilane 5 yrs 9-1 J. Dowling; settled near rear, big run on turn, led just outside furlong 1 IVIO GRIPPLE (4), K. and Mrs Taylor’s ch m by Wandering Willie—Legal Tender 7 yrs 7-12 car. 7-131 M. Thornley: solid late run from mid-field 2 4/5 JURY (12), G. M. Mitchinson and J. E. O’Brien’s ch c by Test Case—Fair Symbol 3 yrs 7-7 A. Eastwood; last away, handy but wide turn, ran on well 3 Others in finishing order:— 2/2 His Bestone 7-12 D. Reed; shared second line to straight, battled on . 4 7/7 Totara Boy 7-9 M. Skelton; middle early but handy straight, battled on .5 6/6 Blank Cheque 8-0 G. Heaton; always about the same in running 6 3/3 Surge Again 7-8 R. McCann; shared third line to straight, no final dash 7 9/9 Warlight 7-7 D. Sanderson; never far off pace but could not quicken 8 12/11 Wattle's Wish car 7-10 i G. Lee; failed to improve from mid-field .9 5/4 Regal Ration car. 8-0 P.

Thistoll; settled near rear stayed back . 10 10/12 Hombre car. 7-114 P. Smith; led out, third line turn, dropped out . 11 8/8 Baltic Blue 7-10 G. Mein; run of race to straight, stopped quickly 12 13/14 Sandy 7-7 M. Craig; settled near rear, stayed there 13 14/13 Royal Mount car. 7-4 L. Molloy; handy till turn, weak finish .. .14 Length; head; two lengths. Time: 1:23 4-5. Trainer: A. N. Didham. Wingatui. Win: $3.55. Places: $1.85, $7.90, $2.85. SANDOWN HACK HANDICAP $1050; 7f. 6/6 CLARENDON PRINCESS (8), F. C. and Mrs Andrews’ ch m by Kurdistan — Golden Glynnis 4 yrs 8-2 M. Skelton 1 7/7 SILVER SALLY (1), W. D. McKenzie’s gr m by Kurdistan—Stornoway 5 yrs 8-7 A. Robinson 2 3/4 BEL CAVALLO (10), F. S. Blogg and S. L. Spiers’ br g by Fountainhead —Marietta 3 yrs 8-1 D. Sanderson 3 Others in finishing order: 5/3 Baron Air, 1/2 Barrier, 2/1 Abdi Cat, 9/8 Vexed. 12/12 Nureyev, IVII Jeanie Park. 10/10 Eastern Command, 13/13 Pretty Colleen. 8/9 Little Muggins, 14/14 Tudor Hall, 4/5 Hogan. Neck; half a head; length. Time: 1:25 4-5. Trainer: C. S. Jones, Wingatui. Win: $10.20. Places: $3.20, $3.55. $2.60.

Double for young sire

Apanui (Ribotlight Handicap) and Classic Legend (Trial Plate No. 1) gave their young imported sire, Greek God, a double for the Hororata Racing Club’s meeting on Saturday. Apanui lasted for a half-head victory over Shudup, which ran greenly for a time but closed strongly Inside the final furlong. Classic Legend gave the Wingatui jockey. J. R. Dowling, his first of three wins for the day when he beat 17 rivals in the first Trial Plate. Classic Legend was bought by Messrs R. D. Molyneux and R. P. Nyhan at auction and shapes as if he wiU make a substantial return on their outlay. His only challenger on Saturday was the Wlngatui-trained Mellltion, which was favourite. Rider lost iron Fountain King lost several lengths at the start of the H. A. Knight Memorial Hack Handicap at Riccarton on Saturday when he knuckled over. His rider, D. Sanderson, lost a stirrup iron and was unable to regain it for about a furlong and a half.