W. R. C MEETING CONCLUDES

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 244, 16 July 1928, Page 14

W. R. C MEETING CONCLUDES

BEAU CAVALIER WINS WINTER HURDLES KAWINI BREAKS HIS ILL LUCK IN JULY STEEPLES FAIRY HERALD AND DUKE ABBEY SCORE

(By

“The Watcher.”)

Beau Cavalier won the Winter Hurdle race at Trentham on Saturday from end to end giving none of his opponents a chance. Red. Fuchsia was-second and Gaze third. Kawini broke a long run of seconds in important cross-country events when he won the July Steeplechase from Tuki and Matu. Fairy Herald easily accounted for the Winter Oats, and Duke Abbey was successful in the Onslow Handicap. The meeting concluded with a substantial increase in totalisator turnover compared with the winter gathering last year.

A beautifully fine bright day favoured the conclusion of a very successful meeting. A heavy frost in the early morning was followed by a warm sunshine all day, and the attendance was exceptionally large. Probably it reached larger dimensions for any day of a winter meeting than for several years. The feature of the day was the fine win of Beau Cavalier in the principal race of the day, the Winter Hurdles Handicap. Beau Cavalier, who had given no idea in the Wellington Steeplechase on the first day of what was in store on Saturday, simply went into the lead once the field had settled down and made a onehorse race of it. Last year he put up the remarkable record of winning the Great Northern Steeplechase, Wellington Steeplechase and Grand National Steeplechase in succession. This winter he has now won the Great Northern Hurdles and the. Winter Hurdles at Trentham. Will lie go on to Christchurch to complete the hurdle treble by taking: the Grand National Hurdle race?

• Everybody was pleased to see Kawini win the July Steeplechase. Eight times in succession had he filled the role of runner-up in big jumping events prior to Saturday’s success, and the win was very popular. The track, as a result of the frost, was sticky, and the times were again slow. Favourites failed to win a race during the day, but four events went to second favourites. Despite this handicap and the opening of the racing with a substantial dividend the totalisator turnover was ahead of last year's third day by £2582 IDs., the total being £68,978 as against £66,295 10s. A big pool was recorded in the concluding event, backers evidently going for a recovery. The machine registered £12,065 10s. when the bell stopped ringing. On three other races during the day the total was very little short of five figures. The total turnover for the three days was £157,300, which, compared with £1*17,973 last year, represents an increase of £9327.

TALAVERA HURDLES. Ouineoma. a winner on Thursday, failed to justify the solid support accorded him in the opening event. He had a chance till he hit the fence nearing the sevenfurlong post, and although he showed up again on .the home turn he was well beaten. Erin-go-Bragh made the running, but Olympic run up on the turn and had a substantial lend at the last fence. He stopped over the last bit but still had sufficient in hand to win nicely from Lady Gay, who second money through Erin-go-Bragh stopping very badly over the last hundred yards. Erin-go-Bragh was well backed. Lady Gay ran a good race, but Sir Moment, the second tavpurite, failed. The only time he showed up was entering the straight, but he .was back at the finish. Ruby Ring finished fourth after giving the field the best part of a furlong start over the last half of the iournev. Red Bank and Lady Passenger were fair only, while Hymgreat did not run so well as iu his race on Thursday. Chickwheat again jumped poorly. Olympic paid a big dividend. Post positions were a „ s Ring, 2 Erin-go-Bragh, 3 Waltzer. 4 Chickwheat, 5 Good Sport 6 Lady . asseiiger, 7 Hvmgrcat, 9 Lady Gay. 10 Star Slion, It Red Band, 12 Wheel, 13 Olympic, <l4 Sir Moment. NOVICE HANDICAP. Another warm favourite in Consent went under in the Novice Handicap, although he made a big bid for the race and was not disgraced. Historic, however, receiving a year and 51b. and showing great improvement on his race the first day, was just a little too good in a battling finish. Historic was always well up in tho running. Dancing Star showed most early speed, but she stopped badly in the run home, and was beaded off for third money by Veronese. The efforts of the others, however, were a long way below those of Historic and Consent. Post positions were as followl Tea Rose, 2 Consent, 3 Dancing Star, 4 Veronese, 5 Tripos, 6 Battle Torque, 7 Historic. CROFTON HANDICAP. The favourites failed again in the hack seven furlongs. Pangolin had every chance, and after reaching the front at the end of two furlongs could only finish fifth. The other well-backed pair, The Mug and Marjoram, never threatened danger, although they were close up at the finish. Gold Cure won very decisively after being prominent throughout. . As a matter of fact, Gold Cure was not extended at any stage, and he saddled up particularly well after his win in the maiden race on Thursday. Teri ran a good race. He was lame before the start, but occupied a handy position in the running, and outstayed all but Gold Cure. Grand National ran his best race for some time, being conspicuous throughout. Maui came into fourth place from the rear of the field,“and King Mart, an&ther who was right back early, also finished well up. Post positions were as follow:—1 Gold Cure, 2 The Mug, 3 Volplane, 4 Teri, 5 Clavers, G Carinthia, 7 Marjoram, 8 Grand National, 9 Rotowhero, 10 King Mart, 11 Maui, 12 Pangolin, 13 Handsome. ' WINTER HURDLES. Beau Cavalier was always a winner in the big hurdles and iu the finish nothing had any chance with him. He settled down iu the lead after the first fence had been jumped and thereafter was not seriously challenged, giving a brilliant display over his fences. Red Fuchsia was never further back than fourth or fifth, and he was the only one who looked likely at any stage to get to the winner. He found the task of conceding 161 b„ however, far too much for him, but all the same he ran a great race. Gaze seemed to find trouble in getting a position. He was handy early, but soon dropped right back to the rear, making a late run into a fair third. Probably he was feeling the effects of the soreness which troubled him after his win iu the Trentham Hurdles on Wednesday. Mia Bella and Kauri Park dead-heated for the barren honour of fourth place and they had practically run hi that position throughout tho contest. Sila Bella flattered a little on the home turn the last time, but it was a short-lived effort. Aberfeldy ran a good rave till two hurdles from home where lie was Ivlng fourth and came down. Kilburn fell’ over him and Nukuniai. jumped both fallen horses. Aberfeldy might pos : slblv have been in the money. Nukuniai lav in the rear of the field until the closing stages of the journej' when he moved up and finished behind the fourth pair. He never at any stage flattered his supporters or ran up to his previous two days’ form. The others wore outclassed. Post positions were as follow:---! Kann Park, 2 Aberfeldy. 3 I’atuki, 4 Gaze. Nukuniai, 6 Nucleus. 7 Brneman, 8 Vexatious. 9 Kilburn. 10 Beau Cavalier, 11 Hod Fuchsin. .12 Mia Bella. WINTER OATS. Fnirv Herald made no race of the Winter Oats, repeating his win in the same rac: last year. Although drawn on the enter he secured a good position before the back stretch was covered, and turned into tho straight behind tho lenders. Queen Areli Day Guard, and Kalos. From here Fnirv Herald strode right away, and gave nothing II chance, while Queen Areli was just as comfortably second. Kliniiss ran over the beaten lot for third money. Beaumont was well up in the running, but again just good enough for fourth. Day Guard was right up to the straight, where lie stopped quickly. Taboo was the favourite. and was with the leaders to the straight, where lie retired. Black Mint tailed the field to the stretch, where lie came forward and finished well up. Avro was not good enough. Kalos began best of all. and to the straight looked n possibility, but ho then went right back. Post positions were as follow: 1 Kalos. 2 No Favours. 3 Hiiikal. 4 Bonogno, 5 Avro, 6 Black .Mint. 7 Gardant. 8 Klliniss. 9 Dav Guard, 10 Horoinea, 11 Talmo, 12 Beaumont, 13 Monaghan, 14 Star Ranger, 15 Fairy Herald. 16 Queen Arch.

JULY STEEPLES. Kawini broke his long run of seconds in the July Steeples, but he got a big fright from Tuki, who was finishing a good deal the stronger. Matu flattered when he ran up to this pair half a mile from home, but despite a good race he was not equal to the effort. Comical flattered for a round in front, but he shirked his fences and was very tired a long way off the post. It does not look good business keeping him at steeplechasing. Passin’ Through lost his rider at the sod wall the second time, when going well, and Brigadier Bill fell at the next fence. Up to that stage Brigadier BUI had not jumped very well, but he was still going strong, and' a possibility when he went out. Post positions were: 1 Tuki, 2 Comical. 3 Matu, 4 Passin’ Through, 5 Brigadier Bill, 6 Kawini. ONSLOW HANDICAP. Great betting was witnessed in the sprint race. King Lu, the favourite, made a great bid, but could not reach Duke Abbey and Clielone. Oration and Ronaki led'to the straight, and then retired, leaving Clielone in front with Duke Abbey challenging. Clielone looked a certainty, but in a great finish Duke Abbey battled up to beat him by a head. Clielone appeared to flinch under real pressure, although possibly there was an element of surprise for L. G. Morris in R. Reed’s finishing effort. Catkin ran only a moderate race, and the others had no chance. Post positions were:—l Oration, 2 Duke Abbey, 3 Clielone, 4 King Lu, 5 Decoy Bird, 6 Catkin, 7 Kilperon, 8 Ronaki. KIA ORA HANDICAP. The concluding event was a good thing for Callanmore, who won easily after being well up from the start. The strong favourite, Orchus, was never dangerous. Meadow Lark improved a little aud got second after being prominent from the start, and Mark Mint, who did not begin well, finished on in third place. There was no merit in the running of the others. Inflame was in front at the false rail, but died away badly up the straight. The Southerner, Greyfinch, was fair, just getting cut out of third money. Callanmore re-established T. Green at the head of the jockeys’ winning list, R. Reed having tied with him again by riding Duke Abbey to victory in the previous race. Post positions were as follow:—1 Vindication, 2 Callanmore, 3 Mark Mint, 4 Meadow Lark, 5 Greyfinch. 6 Greymist, 7 Arrow Boy, 8 Inflame, 9 Orchus.

DETAILS OF THE RACING TALAVERA HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 270 sovs.; second 40 sovs., third 20 sovs. One mile and a half. 13 W. D. aud J. McLennan's ch. g. Olympic, by Polydamon—Gay, aged, 9.2, curried 9.4 (M. Nicoll) 1 10 H. L. Kingan's ch. m. Lady Gay, aged, 9.11 (A. Jenkins) 2 3 W. S. Clark’s b. g. Eriu-go-BragU, aged, 9.0 (R. Orange) 3 (Winner trained by owners, Ijevin.) Also started:’ 1 Quincoma, 10.13 (S. Henderson); 2 Sir Moment, 10.7 (P. McBreartv); 5 Star Shell, 10.1 (J. Proctor); 4 Lady Passenger, 9.13 (H. Godfrey); 7 Waltzer, 9.12 (W. Tricklebank); 12 Chickwheat, 9.12 (E. Shaw) ; 8 Hymgreat, 9.4 (P. Adani); 6 Red Bank, 9.3. carried 9.4 (A. E. Stratton); 11 Good Sport, 9.2 (A. S. Ellis); 14 Wheel, 9.0 (W. Styles); 9 Ruby Ring, 9.0 (Alister McDonald). Won by two lengths, a length between second arid third. Ruby Ring was fourth, Red Bank fifth, Lady Passenger sixth, Star Shell seventh, Waltzer eighth, and Quincoma ninth. Time, 3mln. IJsec.

NOVICE HANDICAP, of 220 sovs.; second 40 sovs., third 20 sovs. Six fur5 V. lO llidillford’s ch. g. Historic, by • Nassau—Brayton, 3 yrs., 9.6 (B. H. Morris) 1 1 T A. Duncan’s br. g. Consent, 2yrs., gil (L. G. Morris) 2 6 J. It. Nicol’s br. f. Veronese, 3yrs., 9.0 (G. Ridgway) 3 (Winner trained by S. J. Reid. Trentham.) Also started: 3 Tea Rose, 9.3 (L. Daly); 7 Battle Torque, 9.6 (E. Laing); 4 Tripos, 9.0 (R. Reed). . . Won by a head, five lengths between second and third. Dancing Star was four h. Tripos fifth, Tea Kose sixth. lime, lmin. CROFTON HACK HANDICAP, of 260 sovs. ;• second 40 sovs., -third -0 -sovs. 4 C. S F' e joli £ nston’s S blk. g. Gold Cure, by Gold Soult-Engarl, 9 H. T. Hume’s b. g. Teri, 3yrs., 10.5, carried 10.2 (P- JJ n L K^ Bt '? “ 12 C. F. Vallance's b. g. Grand National, svrs. 9.4 -<A. McDonald) 3 (Winner trained liy H. J. Batten, Fcilding.) Also started: 6 Mnui, 10.9 (L. G. Morris) • 7 King Mart, 10.6 (J. Barry), a Caifnth’ia, 9.13 (A E, Ellis); 1 (R. Recd); 10 Rotowhero. 9.9 (B. H. Morris); 3 Marjoram, 9.4 <B. J. Maekie); 8 Flavors, 9.3 (E. Manson); 2 The Mug, J.O (T Green); 13 Handsome. 9.0 (I. lilson); 11'volplane, 9.0 (T. Metcalf). Won by a length, a similar distance between second and third. Maui was fourth, Pangolin fifth, King Mart sixth, Marjoram seventh, Clavers eighth, anil The Mu. ninth. Time, lmin. 37sec.

WINTER HURDLES HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs.; second 200 sovs., third 100 sovs. Two miles and a quarter. 2A. G. Quartley’s b. g. Beau Cavalier, . a ,r ed, 10.2 (S. Henderson) 1 3 C. F. Vallance's b. g. Red Fuchsia. 5 yrs 11.4 <A. McDonald) 2 4 W. J.’ Craig’s b. g. Gaze, aged. g (Winner trained by S. Tooman. Remuera.) Also started: 1 Nukuniai, 11.13; (W. J. Bowden); 5 Aberfeldy. 10 1 (L Tilson); 6 Mia Bella. 9.8 (E. Warner); 8 Nucleus, 9.3 (Alister McDonald): 10 Kilburn. 9 0 (L. Jarvis): 11 Bracman. 9.0, carried 9.1} (A. Jenkins); 9 Kauri Park, 9.0 (H. Dulieu); 7 Patuki. 9.0, carried 9.2} (P. Mcßrearty); 12 Vexatious. 9.0 (J. Blanche). Won by six lengths, four .lengths between second aud tiiird. Mia Bella and Kauri Park dead-heated for fourth. >ukuinai was sixth. Vexatious seventh, Brae : man eighth. Nucleus ninth, anil I’ntuki tenth. Aberfeldy fell and brought down Kilburn. Time, 'lmin. 33sec.

WINTER OATS HANDICAP, of 500 sovs., second 100 sovs., third 50 sovs. One mile. . , , , 4 H. T. Smith's ch. g. Fairy Herald, by Claraneeux —Fairy Benzie, aged, 9.0 (J. Campbell) 1 8 R. B. Hines's b. in. Queen Arch, syrs.. 9.5 (A. Tinker) 2 10 C. Louisson’s li. m. Kilmiss. aged, 9.0 (T. Green) ••• 3 (Winner trained by F. and A. Trilford. Waslidyke.’) Also started: 5 Black Mint. 11.2 (J. Barry), 1 Talmo. 10.11 (B. Brodie). 3 Day Guard, 9.10 <A. E. Ellis). 15 Star Ranger, 9.9 (B. 11. Morris). !> Monaghnn. 9.5 (T. Tito), 6 Horomea. 9.5 (N. F. Johnson). 7 Beaumont. 9.3 (It. Iteedl, 13 liuikai, i).2 (R. .1. Mackie). 12 Bonngim. 92 (A. MeCormae), 2 Avro. 9.0 (L. G. Morris), 16 Garilant. 9.0 (G. Ridgway), 14 Kalos, 9.0 (A. McDonald), .11 No- Favours, P.O (S. Henderson). Won hv five lengths, three lengths be-

(T. Green) •• (Winner trained by F*. and A. Trilford

tween second and third. Beaumont was fourth Black Mint fifth. Huikiii sixth. Avro seventh, Day Guard eighth, and Horomea ninth. Time, lintn. 50scc.

JULY STEEPLECHASE, of HOU sovs.. second JOO sovs., third 50 sovs. About three miles. ... 2 11. A. Swaiticld’s l>. g. Kawlni, by Formative —Miss Winnie, aged, 10.10 (K. Olive) 1 4 J. M. Samson’s b. g. Tnlti, aged. 10.5 (A. E. Ellis) 2 3 F. F. Newman’s b. g. Matu, Oyrs., tI.G (A. Jenkins) 3 (Winner trained by It. Hall, Bapatoetoe.) Also started: 5 Comical, 10.!), carried 0.13 (Mr. R.. Bussell). 1 -Brigadier BUJ,

10 6 (A. McDonald), 6 Passin’ Through, 9.6, carried 0.21 (P. Mcßrearty). Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Comical was the only other to finish. Passin’ Through lost his rider and Brigadier Bill fell. Time, 6mln. 48sec.

ONSLOW HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; second 60 sovs., third 30 sovs. Six furfl n^ ol p 'F. Blundell's blk. g. Duke Abbey, by Quiu Abbey—Kinetic, 4 yrs., 10.4 ...» (R. Reed) 1 4 W. H. Gaisford’s b. g. Clielone, 3yrs., 92 (L. G. Morris) 2 1 R. B.’ Hines’s b. If. King Lu, syrs., 115 Tinker) 3 (Winner trained by E. T. Yulle, Levin.) Also started: 5 Oration, 9.5 (L. George); 8 Decov Bird, 9.3 (A. Fratus); 3 Catkin, no (T Green); 6 Kilperon, 9.0 (H. N. Wiggi6s)i 7 Rouakl, 9.0 (S. Wilson). Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Catkin was fourth, Kilperon fifth and Ronaki sixth. Time, lmin. 18$sec. KIA ORA HACK HANDICAP, of 260 sovs.; second 40 bovs., third 20 sovs. Five furlongs. „ ~ 2 R. A. McKenzie’s br. g. Callanmore, by Absurd-Black Ada, 3 y^- G ° r '^ ll) t CJ 'vr L s in< 9 S 2 y ’. S .. b :.. e .'..X <1O (B. Brodie? 2 3 W 9 V - S ‘. - Ma - S 3 (Winner trained by R. E. Hatch, Awapuni.) Also started: 1 Orchus, 9.5 (A. McCorniac); 5 Gray Mist, 9.4 (A. E. • 8[ Greyfinch. 9.2 (J. Campbell); u Inflame, 9 0 (B. H. Morris): 7 Arrow Boj, 9.0 (K. T Mackie)-; 9 Vindication, 9.0 (R. Beale). Won by- two lengths; a length between second and third. Greyfinch was fourth, inflame fifth, Arrow Boy sixth; and Grey Mist seventh. Time, lmin. s}sec,

WINNING OWNERS Fiftv-two owners participated in the prizes distributed at the meeting, the principal stakes going to the Auckland province through the wins of Pouri, Beau Cavalier, and Kawini. The list is as follows:— H, D. Matthews (Pouri) ••••■• A. G. Quartiey (Beau Cavalier) 700 H. A. Swafflcld (Kawini) .... uaO W. J- Craig *’o J. J. Corry 400 C F. Johnston ouii • W. H. Ballinger 3uo "■ R. Hicks *too H. T. Smith •••••• <R.B. Hines 340 L. Kelcher 34° ■•H P F. Blundell £2BO, F. F. Newman £265. V. Riddiford £240, C. F. Vallance 12990 A. G. Macdonald £215, S. .T. Easton £2lo* Rouiston Bros.. £2lO, D. Kemp W. D. and J- McLennan £2lO, I. •Ormond £200,> R. A. McKenzie £2OO, S. G. Davidson £2OO, B.T. Bennett £2OO, J. M. Samson £l2O, S. E. Cleaver £lOO. R. W King £lOO, W. H. Gaistord £BO, T. A. Duncan £BO, H. L. Kingan £7O, W. Higgins £OO, Mrs. S. Boyle £6O, J. C. Lambess £5O, C. Louisson £5O, J. M, Zimmerman £5O, H. H. Tyer £5O. T. O’Donnell £4O. H. A. Knight £4O, G. Keliely £4O, W. R S. Brewer £4O, C. T. Keeble £4O, K. Knox £4O, A. P. Findlay £4O, R. E. Hatch £4O, S. W. Feast £4O, .J. Lindsay £4O. H. T. Hume £4O, A. H. Symonds £2O, V i'l. Bryant £2O, P. Tito £2O, W. S. Clark £2O, .1. R. Nicol £2O. WINNING TRAINERS Three trainers succeeded in two races each—R. Alexander'(Blenheim), H. J. Batten (Feilding3, and R. Hall (Papatoetoe). The following each trained one winner: W. J. Bowden (Foxton), W. McKinnon (Greenmeadows), J. Ayres (Trentham), .1. Ross (Onmaru), J. F. Tutchen (Frankton Junction), W. J. Craig (Takapau), A. Goodman (Trentham), B. T. Bennett (Wanganui), R. C. Keeper (Orarl), J. Brown (Hawera), D. Kemp (Hastings), R. B. Hines (To Arolia), W. D. McLennan (Levin), S. J. Reid (Trentham). S. Tooman (Remuera), F. and A. Trilford (Washdyke)“ E. T. Yulle (Levin), R. E. Hatch (Awapuni). WINNING JOCKEYS S Henderson was easily the most successful horseman at the meeting, riding four winners, two on the flat and two over hurdles. W. J. Bowden, T. Green, A. Hobson, and J. Barry each rode two winners. The following each rode one winner: A. Jenkins, B. Brodie, E. Warner, D. O Connor, A. McCormac, P. Mcßrearty. A. Tinker, M. Nicol. B. H. Morris, J. Campbell, R. Olive, R. Reed. STILL LEADING CLOSE RUNNING IN JOCKEYS’ LADDER. T. Green and R. Reed came to the Wellington meeting level for the j'oekeys’ premiership of 1927-28 with 71 wins each. Green secured the lead again when he rode Toxeuma to victory in the Trial Plate on Wednesday, but neither scored

again until Saturday. Reed drew level once more when he rode Duke Abbey in the Onslow Handicap, but in the next and concluding event Green again attained the lead by riding the winner, Callanmore. The totals now stand: Green, 73; Reed, 72. Both riders will be in the saddle at the Gisborne meeting, which will conclude the racing season, so an interesting finish to their cipse race for the premiership is assured.

OFF TO AUSTRALIA J. BARRY LEAVES TO-DAY. J. Barry, who returned from a month’s holiday in the South Sea Islands in time to ride at the Wellington winter meeting, left for Auckland last night to join the Aorangl en route to Sydney. Barry has been retained to ride for the patrons of J T. Jamieson’s stable, and as Jamieson left last week with his team for Sydney, Barry’s services'are required at once. REHANDICAPS FOR SOUTH CANTERBURY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Timaru, July 15. The following rehandicaps have been declared for the South Canterbury Hunt meeting on July . 21:— Claremont Handicap.—Fairy Herald, G lb. penalty (making 10.5). South Canterbury Steeplechase.—Mainspring, Sib. penalty (making 10.0). HUNT CLUBS (To the Editor.) Sir. —Your correspondent, “Hark For’ard,” I am afraid, is irritated at the actual position put forward by me in your paper a few days ago. As a matter of fact. I think I have forgotten more than your correspondent ever knew in regard to hunt clubs and racing clubs —but that is not the point. It is a matter of pure indifference to me what he thinks—the point of his letter is entirely beside the matter. I never questioned the fact that hunt clubs did good in bringing out horses, and no doubt the Waikato Hunt Club has done a wonderful amount of good on their farm, which pays well, but the point is —how did they obtain this farm and the money they lent the Waikato Racing Club? 'They did not put their hands in their pockets and get one peunj' piece. They took it out of the general public through the totalisator, gate money, entries, etc., and through the generosity of the 'Waikato Racing Club in allowing them flie use of their course for a mere bagatelle. If this man was a true sport, he and his associates would put their hands in their poekets and pay for their own sport instead of getting the public to do it through the totalisator. —I am. etc., “OBSERVER.” July 14. FIXTURES. July ID Waimatc Dial. Hunt Club luly 21 S. Canterbury Hunt Club July 20. 28 Gisborne U.C. Aug. 4 Christchurch Hunt Club Aug. 4 • I’overiy Bay Hunt Club Aug. 14, IG, 18 .... Canterbury J.C.