THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 100, 22 January 1927, Page 14

THE RACING WORLD

FOXTON CUP WON BY OPA SECOND DAY AT TRENTHAM TO-DAY The second day of the Wellington summer meeting will be held at Trentham to-day. Very good acceptances have been received, and everything points to an excellent day’s racing. The’ Foxton meeting opened yesterday, the Cup being won by Opa.

FOXTON MEETING OPA WINS THE CUP By Teleghami.— Pl...J Foxton, January 21. ‘The first day of the loxtoii Racing Club’s meeting was favoured by glorious weather, and there was a good attendance. The totalisator Handled £ll,-110, as against £17,15'2 oil the corresponding day last yea.'. Results: PUROUTAWHARO HACK HURDLES, of 160 sovs. One mile and live furlongs. 11 Ardatli, 9.0 J 1 Elevaette, 10.7 y 3 Gttruion, 9.8 ■•••••" ” Also started: Banjuue, 10.2; bantonio, 9.13; Asleep, 9.11; Axle 9.10; Sir Pain, 9.9; Purseproud, 9.0; Anchor, 9.0; Vexatious, 9.0. Won by ten lengths, half a length between second and third, lime, 'Julia. HIMATANGI HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 8 Wilderness, 7.9 1 2 Lady Cynthia, 7.9 - 1 Saudburr, 7.11 'i';""'"""' ■” Also started. Calluna, B.< ; Moepai, 8.1; Dominion Rose, 7.9; Volplane, 7.9; Grand Lupin, 7.2. Won bv a length, half a, length between second and third, lime, limn. 17 l-ssec. FONTON CUP, of 3ao sovs. One mile and a quarter. 3 Opa, 7.9, 2 1 Ngata, 9.0 k”A'" T I on'. Also started: Tiega, 8.9; Peneus, 8.0, Panart, 7.0; Bent, 7.0.

Won by two and a half lengths, a head between second and third, lime, 2nnn. lOsec. . , NOVICE STAKES, of 110 sovs.; special weights. Five furlongs. 6 Bissau 1 Rising Star 7 •a Petal Also started: Abbey Queen, Bonny Louisa, Survivor, Doe, Land Guard, lakaroa, ®vast Acre, Everest, Cracker Day, Waramau, Paraki, Miss I'at, Arrow Bov, Otaura, Eclipse. Won bv half a length, a length between second and third, lime, limn. AWAHOU HACK HANDICAP, of laO sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Bank Draft, 8.13 J 1 Vivo, 8.8 7. 7 Empire Camp, 8.3 o Also started: Hvmestrason, ».u, Twin" 7.11; Lieutenant Bill. 7.11; Gordon Swift, 7.11; Gold Rangi, /.ll; lanagra, 7.11; San Pedro, 7.11 Won bv a length a head bc „ t ; ve 1 c " second and third. Time, Imm- 31 1-a ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs Six furlongs. 2 First Acre, 8.13 6 Bonogne. 7.13 1 Mireusonta, 8.13 Also started: Papaponga, 8.3; Beaumont, 7.11; Glen Innis, 7.10; Buoyant, 7.9; Birkic, 7.3; Bonideer, f. 3; Miss iiunana, 7.0. Won bv a neck, a head between second and'third. Time, linin 16sec. MAROTIRI HACK HANDICAI , of laO sovs. Five furlongs and a half. 5 Whenuanui, 7.0 8 Grand National, 7.G 2 Lin Arlington, 9.3 y Also started: Billikms. 8.9; Powlnri, 8.3' Break o’ Day, 8.3; Alolto, 8.3; Coot, 7.7; Bonny Louisa, 7.0; Starbird, 7.0; Dream Girl, 7.0; Merry Sarto, 7.0. Won bv a length, two lengths between second and third, lime, Imm. HERRINGTON HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. 1 Bonhomme, 8.7 J 3 Royal Diadem, 7.11 - 5 Nukumai, B.G " Also started: Killocra, '9.5; Diamond Ring, 8.9; Misgovern, 7.13; Brigadier Bill 7.11; Stream. 7.11; .Shut Eye, 7.11. Won bv a short length, a length between second and third. 1 ime, lmin. 45sec. In to-day’s paper the Railway Department advertise train arrangements for the second day’s races at Trentham to-day. Frequent services to and from the meeting between Wellington and Trentham are. nrovided. Patrons from the Manawatu and Wairarapa lines will be able to attend the mectin." and return home the same evening after viewing the last race.

TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES Bl’ I'ELEGEAPn.—PB-ESS ASSOCIATION. Foxton, January 21. The following acceptances,have been received for the second days events ot the Eoxtou Racing Club: PAIAKA HACK HURDLES, of 115 sovs. Oue mile and five furlongs.—Elvuette, 10.9; Banjuke, 10.1; Empire Camp, Purseproud, Anchor, Crackei Day, J«v. WTIIROKINO HACK lIANDICAP. of 130 sovs. Six furlongs.—Lm Arlington, 90; Wilderness, 8.7; hennanui, 8.3; Molto, Lady Cynthia, Break o Day, Ml; Grand National, Dominion hose, Archon, PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 300 sovs One mile and a distance. Ngata, no- Ona 8.8; Bonhomme, S.J; I eneus, Nukumai’, 7.11; Panart, Stream, ..0. MOTUITT AIATDEN RACE, of 110 covs Six furlongs.—Gordon Swift, Abbev Queen, Rash. Paraki, Arrow Boy, Dream Girl. Merry Sarto, Landguard, Miss Pat, Waramu, Doe, 8.8. WHARANGT HANDICAP, of 160 tors. Misgovern, Birkie, Shuteye, Miss HuP “r t’l?N O iRVON HACK HANDICAP, of 140'sovs One mile.-tlur. Jack, 9.0; Twiuk? a Takawa, San Pedro, Everest, "rangtotu tiack 139 Seven tm-lonus-Bank D, aft, -vs. I{ umis. p W ; 2;Bon. March, 7.7. trentham races FIELDS FOR SECOND DAY (By “The Watcher.”) Good fields arc engaged for second dav of the Wellington Racing Club s meeting at Trentham to-day, and the hard C and fast. “Racing will commence at noon. A frequent tram service will run from Dambton. station. iSnei „10 5 AHUxman .. 9 4 Wadding " Lady Passenger 9 0 March 10 2

With the extra quarter of a mile on to the iournev, Mint Leaf should be well suited, and it looks like him again running well forward. A couple of fresh horses in Sottana and Capitulation may show up. They both ran good races at the Manawatu meeting during the holidavs, Capitulation winning a similar class of event over the same distance.

On first dav’s form, Assurance looks certain to run well. He is a winner over seven furlongs, and the style in which he came through on the hrst dav and tackled Stormy was impressive. Zarisee should run well, but she Has been disappointing in her North Island efforts so far.

The minimum for to-day’s race is 71b. below that in the Anniversary Handicap the first dav, which Ring the Bell won, so that in all he will carry 1211 b. more than on the first day. It may not stop him, for he won almost without effort. Penman should again run a good race, and Rascal is capable of running a good mile. NURSERY ItANniCAI’, of 500 BOVS. Six furlongs.

The distance in the Nursery Handicap is a furlong further than on the first day, so it is good policy to look

for a seasoned youngster. Laughing Prince fills the eye as likely to run well forward, and his record is the best. Thaw finished well on flic first day and should again be in the money. Paleta has not vet been seriously tried over the distance, but he successfully settled his opponents over five furlongs during the holidays. Ti Tree is a possibility on her past form, and Otairi may show tip although he is hardly seasoned enough for six furlongs. On the whole Thaw and Laughing Prince may do best.

Cup running should have a bearing on the Racing Club’s Handicap. The three horses which finished in front of Footfall in the Cup are out of the wav, and backers may nia’«c him the favourite. However, the field is a good deal smaller than in the Cup, and the running may be entirely different. Fresco, for instance, will be ridden by H. Wiggins, as C. Eastwood will be required for Front Rank, and, ridden in behind, instead of out forcing the pace, Fresco may run particularly well. The same applies to Mask and Count Cavour. Star Stranger will have to show considerably improved form to win, but would only need to go right to have a great chaiice. Merry Day does not appeal on her Cup form, but the smaller field again mav suit her. Alloway is a good three-year-old, and is a possibility, but he mav prefer the January Handicap. Piuthair ran a fair race in the Cup, and she, also, is in the January Handicap. The distance may be quite as far as Front Rank will enjov. Well handled, Count Cavour should run very well, find Footfall and Fresco may be prominent.

'1 he Douro Cup field seems t improve in quality each year and to-day’s lot contains some first-class hacks. Stormy is set a solid task with 9.9, which is 61b. more than Kilbronsvth won with 12 months ago. Stormy should run well, but it is a good horse’s'weight. Queen’s Choice will be one of the well fancied runners and his form in the Apprentices’ Plate makes his prospects look promising. Vesperus was finishing well in the concluding event the first day and should be suited by the mile journey. Kilmezzo, Battle Colours, Gold Mint and No Favours should all go well. 'The last-named ran quite a fair race the first

day after meeting interference, and if he is coming right at last he will* be well to the fore, for he is a great galloper on the tracks. However, Vesperus, Queen’s Choice and Stormy may be doing best at the finish.

Limited will be in demand with 21b. less than he carried in the Stakes. Lady Cavendish won this race last year with 8.6, after she had been beaten in the Stakes. Limited certainly looks a great form horse, but he may' not run a second race so solidly, and what looks so good on paper may not turn out so in the actual race. Papercha.se runs very solidly, and Corn Money may again run great races. It appeared on Thursday that Corn Money would have won had he been well .drawn at the barrier. He is in the January Handicap also. Royal Damon never got a “go” on Thursday, getting away too poorly. A little more energy at the barrier by his jockey today should enable him to run a good race. He talso is engaged in the January Handicap. All the light-weights must be respected. Receipt usually runs well, but on Thursday she was never seen Royal Damon, Paperchase, and Corn Money should run well. If Receipt jumped out she would be as fast as her stable mate, Corn Monev. CAMP HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlomrs. Starboard Baby Bun .. 7 8 Light 9 1 Frivolous .. 7 4 Sagittarius .. 8 4 Some Lad .. 7 4 Lady Ideal .. 712 Theodolite ..7 0 Royal Tractor 7 8 Dark Spot -.7 0 On form, Lady Ideal should again run well, but there is stronger opposition to-day from the southerner Sagittarius, who is apparently above the ordinary. Royal Land ran an excellent race for the best part of the journey in the Apprentices’ Plate on Thursday.

GISBORNE WEIGHTS Hr. 11. Coyle has declared the following weights for the Gisborne Racing Club's meeting:—

TAKAPUNA ACCEPTANCES BY TEIZEGIIAI’H.—I’BESS ASSOCIATION. Auckland, January 21. Acceptances for the first day s events at the Taltapuna Jockey Club’s meeting aro as follow: — TRIAL STAKES, of 250 sovs. Seven lurlongs. Abbev Day King Emerald Ahi Ngaro Lady llobiusou Ambrosia Mervetto Aeimhla Otatau Bright Comet Queen Rcwa Bold Front Salamander Cantab Star Comet, Davtaro Sir Gilbert Elniestra Town Guard Fair Abbev Venus Abbey King Arch Wyoming OREWA HIGH-WETGU r HAN DICAP. c.f 500 sovs. One mile, three furlongs

The annual race meeting of the Pahiatua Racing Club is to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, January 26 and 27.

FIXTURES. January 20. 22. 24- Wellington R.O. January 21. 22-Foxton R.O. January 22- Bay of Islands R.C. January 26. 27-Pahiatua R.C. January 29. 31-I’alsapuna R.O. a'ebiuary 2—Tapanui R.C. February 2. 3—Egmont R.C. February 3. s—Gisborne R-C. February 5. 7—To Kuiti B C. February 10. 12- Dunedin J.C. February 10. 12-Tarauaki J.O. February .’O. 12—Poverty Hay Turf Club. February 12. 14—Rotorua R.C. February 16- Clifden R O. February 17-Tolaga Bay J.C. February 17. 19 Wanganui J.C. February 19 Canterbury J.C. February 23. 24—Gore R.C. February 23. 24 , 26 Nelson J.C. February 24 Waiapu R.C. , „ February 25, 26 Woodville District J.C. February <:6. 28—To Aroha J.C.

TRIAL PLATI Scrotino Mountain .Star Mister Gamp ... Assurance Cross Bow of 300 sovs; seven furlongs. . 8 .. a . 8 8 . 8 .. 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 8 8 8 8 5 Dimmer 5 Gourmet 5 Bymgreat 0 Kilmoyler 0 Lucre 0 Zarisee Crown Area ... 8 0

JANUARY HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile. Royal Damon 1) 2 King Smock.. 8 5 Centrepiece .. 8 11 Ka seal 8 3 Penman .... 8 11 inferno .... 8 3 Piutliair .... 8 JO Perle de Leon 7 13 Ring the Bell 8 8 Joy Bird ... 7 10 Alloway 8 8 Decoy Bird ..7 7 Corn Money.. 8 7

Pa lota 7 8 Marsurd 7 4 Laughing Prince 9 5 Historic .... i 4 Thaw 8 30 I >on Jose .... Chips Ti Tree .... 8 0 8 0 Tone Wild Pigeon.. 7 3 7 0

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S TTA .NDTCAP, of 1000 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. Count Cavour 10 0 Alloway .... 7 8 Star Stranger <,» 5 I’iuthair .... 7 8 Footfall .... 8 9 Fresco 7 3 Mask S 1 Front 1’ank.. 7 Merry Day .. 7 10

DOUKO CUI’, of 700 so vs. Ono mile. Stormy 9 9 I noe 7 10 Queen's Choice 8 i:: Gardant .... 7 1(1 Horomca ... 8 11 Battle Colours 7 10 Starboard Light 8 8 Vertigern Gohl Mint .. 7 7 Outfit S No Favours .. 7 . > Vesperus ... 8 Bro ns tel 7 ■ » Rosene r .... 8 Son <>’ Mine.. 7 •» Great Day .. 8 .Teniidtir .... 7 0 Kiliuiss .... 8 <1 Royal Picture y 0 Kil mezzo .. 7 12 Peggy Ford .. 7 0

METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of furlongs. GOO SOI s. Six Koynl Damon S 5 Cawnpore 7 7 Limited .... S 4 Corn Money.. 7 G Booster .... S 4 Lieinins 7 5 Mimetic 7 12 Nadarino ... 7 3 Taper Chase 7 12 Standard ... 7 2 Father Receipt .... 7 0 O’Flynn 7 9 Benzora .... 7 0

FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. Highway 11 13 Monte o *» Many Colours 11 (j Gold Streak . 9 1) Waiocka Jack 11 0 Mark Over ., 9 0 Garzon in 3 Whispering Lombardo .! u 1,3 Sam 9 0 Copper Nob.. y s Black Flier .. 9 0 Good Mark .. 9 8 Vol tore .... 9 0 Blue Jay .... 9 7 Matarunga .. 9 0 Mountain Top 9 5 TE IIAPARA HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs. Superb King . 9 0 Singer Boy .. 7 Cohesion 8 12 Night Gambler 7 Carniola .... 8 0 Gold Streak .. 7 Sandburr 8 4 First Prince.. 7 o Cherry Girl .. 8 2 L* Autumn 7 J Rapiata .... 7 11 Golden Autumn 7 9 Raukauponga Y Y Dreamy .... 7 0 WI PURE MEMORIAL, of 150 sovs furlongs. Royal Damon 16 Pita S 0 Polar 9 4 Gold Box .... 7 1.3 Ngawati .... 8 ,» Startle 7 12 Scotch Mixture 8 ; i Serenade ... 7 0 Good Sport .. 8 GISBORNE GOLD CUP HANDICAP, of .351) sovs. Ono m lie and a quarter. Ruapapa 9 7 Princess Ngafa 7 10 Merry Day .. 9 0 Morose 7 9 Polar 8 8 Ngawati .... 7 9 Princess Haurangi ■ 4 Ronnie 8 4 Royal Diadem 7 4 Perle de Leon 8 4 Serenade 7 0 Scotch Mixture 8 4 Crishna .... 0 Pita 7 12 RAILWAY IA NDICAP, of 120 sovs six - i urlongs. Tino Maitnga y 7 Evensong 12 Superb King 9 0 Vol tore .... 7 11 Carniola .... 8 (J Rapiata .... 7 11 Sandburr 8 7) King's Dream 7 0 Night Song .. s 4 Golden Autumn 7 0 Cherry Girl.. 8 , i Wilfred .... 7 0 Royal Flight 8 Dutchie .... 7 0 Comedic .... 8 j FIRST WEI, '1’1. R HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile. Othon 10 12 Highway .... 9 13 Chaplin .... 10 9 Lombardo .. 9 11 Forest Gold .. 10 7 Crishna .... y 0 Royal Diadem 10 ■. Raukauponga I 0 Garzon .... 10 0 Westerner 9 0 Black Flier . 9 0 PARK HANDICAP of 120 sovs. Seven 1 urlongs. Cohesion 9 0 Snnlikc .... 8 o Gold Dot .... 8 12 Merchant 7 1.3 Royal Flight 8 -1 Night Gambler *7 7 Comedic .... 8 4

and 40 y; JJoyal lorm :ird*. . 10 6 Kameiiawelia 9 2 TJralla 10 1 Harbour Slew 9 0 Glencairn .. .... 10 0 Hangawera — 9 0 Ngarara .... 9 13 Praiseworthy . 9 0 Peter Kosa ... 9 8 Sea Comet 9 0 liangitahi ... 0 6 Dav Bell 9 0 Glenotus .... 9 b Waiau Lad ..... 9 0 Dead Sweet ... y 3

ZEALANDIA HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. Seven furlongs. Polonett a 10 Arch Amie ... 7 2 Archeen 8 1 Ring the Bell 7 0 Charlady 7 13 Flying Juliet 7 0 Tea Bell 7 10 Gold Fern .... 7 0 Au tom nc 7 10 Ural la 7 0 Quincoin a 7 9 Muscari 7 0 Merry Damon 7 9 Tinoiti 7 0 Aurumavis 7 7 Claras 7 0 Miss Vera 7 6 Archeno 7 0 Hyde Park .... 7 5 Balia.na 7 0 Scat 7 5

TAKAPUXA CUP. of 1400 sovs. One mile and a half. Ruao.ina 9 0 Spoony 7 8 Eden Hall .... 8 13 Lonunt 7 5 Desert Glow . 8 8 . Lord Star 7 5 Dr.v Guard .... 8 4 Delightnient .. 7 3 Hipo Town Bank ... 8 3 Quincoin» 7 0 8 1 Transformer . 7 0 Barometer 7 10 Royal Pi esent 7 0 Princess Ron* Thursby 7 0 nie< 7 9 Papatu 7 0 Roj’al Mint .... 7 9 Golden Kriat . 7 0 FERRY HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Seven Adjuster furlongs. 8 5 Town Guard. 7 9 Maeroom 8 4 Marble Mount 7 9 Illingar 9 4 Tino Maunga 7 7 Quinvardia ... 8 2 Bizzero 7 7 Abbess 8 2 Lady Cintra, . 7 7 Maveelish 8 1 Takuranga .... 7 7 Bright Dawn 8 1 Bold Front ... 7 7 Slump 8 0 Awarere 7 7 Alonsoa 7 13 Waitekohe .... 7 7 Judge’s Box .. 7 13 Nassock 7 7 Turn . 7 11 War Cificer . 7 7. CALLIOPE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Five High Finance furlongs 9 0 Speechless 7 2 Paganelli Ti Tree 8 3 Exalted 7 0 8 3 Segment 7 0 Melissa 7 12 In the Shade . 7 0 Auriculas 7 7 Flying Tresses 7 0 King Willonyx Prince Otis .. 7 5 Golden Wed7 5 ding 7 0 HAURAKI HACK HANDICAP, of 325 sovs. One mile and one furlong. To . Koroke ... 9" 8 Arch Queen .. 8 2 Rahepoto Antrim Boy .. 9 4 Kamehameha 7 9 9 4 Clockwork 7 9 Weuday 9 3 Hangawera .... 7 7 Ngarara 8 8 STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 550 sovs. Six furlongs. Aussie 9 0 Chairman 7 13 King Merv ... 8 9 Tea Bell 7 10 Caw n pore 8 9 Seraug 7 9 York Abbey .. 8 8 Aurumavis ... 7 6 Master Doon . 8 6 Ned Kelly 7 3 Oration 8 3 Lady Lois 7 0 Archeen 8 1 Dau Quin 7 0 Pelham 8 fl