THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 287, 31 August 1931, Page 13

THE RACING WORLD

WINNAGAN SCORES Victory in Hunt Cup GOLD DAWN’S SPRINT Racing at New Plymouth Dominion Special Service. New Plymouth, August 29. There was fairly wide interest in the race meeting which was conducted nt New Plymouth to-day by the Taranaki Hunt Club. The gathering was well jiatronised and the general result appeared to be satisfactory. The totalisator turnover was £0716. Last year £10,494 was put through the machine. Moerangi’s Easy Win. Lack of condition brought about the defeat of Callapat iu the Hack and Hunters’ Hurdles, for which he was solidly backed. Moerangi and Callapat were in front practically all the way. Moerangi led by a couple of lengths with a round to go, but Callapat drew level along the back, and the pair entered the straight together. Moerangi came away in the last furlong and won easily by eight lengths from Garrick, who beat the nonstaying Callapat by four lengths for second place. Eveniug Hero was fourth. ■ . . . - / 'X' ■ • ■ ■ ■ . Gibraltar At Good Price. Gibraltar hopped out of the barrier well in the Opunake Scurry and gradually worked to the front, leading into the straight from Forceful and Psychologist, with Cornerman and Tavora in the middle of the field. Gibraltar ran on nicely to win well by a length and a half from Forceful, with Cornerman finishing well half a length away, and Psychologist, Tavora and Goldzone next. The winner paid a good price. Favourite Beaten. Easter Time was made a warm favourite for the Members’ Handicap, but he could not run the distance out. With the race half over he was taken to the front, but Richfield headed him before the straight was reached. Richfield won without effort by half a length from Seatown, who beat Balloon a neck, with Little Doubt and Easter Time next. Seatown ran on very nicely nt the right end and is fairly forward. Balloon,

too, was travelling well at the finish. Easter Time was disappointing, and nothing had a chance with Richfield. Hunt Cup. There was a fair range of wagering in the Taranaki Hunt Cup, which was easily won by Winnagan. Nimblefoot made the early running, but passing the stands the last time Winnagan was in front from Michael Shimose, Nimblefoot and Royal Reign. Winnagan went away in the last round, and eventually scored very easily by a dozen lengths from Royal Reign, who beat Michael Shimose nicely by a length for second place. Nimblefoot did best of the others. The winner, now trained by L. Knapp, of Awapuni, for Mr. K. McK. Duncan, is an improved gelding. Day Lass fell a mile from home, when going wpll. Gueress fell fairly early in the race. Won as She Liked. Royal Finance, backed to odds- on, won the Waihi Hack Handicap in good style .from a poor lot. Kissless was soon in ifront from a bunched field, but Royal Finance ran to the front-entering the straight, and won as she liked by a length and a half from Singer, with Kissless a length away third, and Tentcall fourth. Singer finished well. Gold Dawn Too Good. There was a lot of interest in the meeting of Lady Quex and Orapai in the Stratford Handicap, for which the former was a good favourite. Gold Dawn went to the front at the start frbm Lady Quex, but Orapai soon ran into second position. However, Orapai could never get to Gold Dawn, who won by a good length, with Lady Quex four lengths back third. Kawhakiua was the only other starter. The winner was more forward than either Lady Quex or Orapai, and that contributed to her victory. ■ Moerangi. Again. The Author made the early running in the Hunters’ Flat Race, but Day Lass had his measure half a mile from home, where Moerangi was sitting in behind the pair, going easily. Moerangi hit the front two furlongs from home, and stuck on to win by three lengths from Day Lass. Spanish Prince was four lengths away third, and Puawhato fourth, then The Author and Gasform. Final Event. Singer finished up favourite for the Urenui Hack Handicap, and after a good contest won by half a length from Kissless, who was unlucky, as she had to come from a long way back. Kissless finished well to beat Goldzone by a head for second place. Moatoa, who was well backed, was fourth. The topweight, Peter Jackson, w’as never dangerous. ■ \ Detailed Results HACK AND HUNTERS’ HURDLES, of 60 sovs.; second 10 sovs., third 0 sovs. About one mile and a half. 3 B. C. La Pouple’s b. g. MOERANGI, by Quarantine —Munitloness, aged, 10.0 (M. 11. Nichol) 1 5 J. O’Drlseon’s b. g. GARRICK, syrs.. 0.0 (R. Marsh) 2 IF. S. Bluett’s ch. g. CALLAPAT, 6yrs., 30.6 (H. Mills) 3 Also started: 2 Evening Hero (K. C. Miles). 10.0; 6 Lough Neagh (H. Grindlay), 0.0; 4 Sir Moment (H. Dulleu), 0.0. Eight lengths: four lengths. Time, 2mln. 57 l-ssec. Evening Hero was fourth. (Winner trained by owner, Waitara.) OPUNAKE SCURRY, of 60 sovs.; second 10 sovs.. third 5 sovs. Five furlongs. 4 Mrs. W. D. Graham’s b. g. GIBRALTAR, by Lackham—Alvarez, 3yrs., 8.0, car. 8.2 (H. Gray) 1 7 J. Fredrlc’s b. g. FORCEFUL. 3yrs., 8.0 (H. N. Wiggins) 2 2F. Jordan’s br. g. CORNERMAN, 3yrs„ 8.0 .......... (11. Goldfinch) 3 Also started: 5 Goldzone (J. M. Pine), 8.0; 6 Brown Abbey (Sanderson), 8.0, car. 8.1; 3 Psychologist (B. JI. Morris), 8.0, car. 8.3 J; 8 Barbacan (J. Barry), 8.0, car. 8.1; 1 Tavora (K. Voitre), 8.0; 9 Lord Merriwee (R. Drinkwater), 8.0. Won by one length and a half; half a length. Time, Imin. 4 l-ssec. Psychologist was fourth. (Winner trained by E. George, New Plymouth.) MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of 70 sovs.; second 15 sovs., third 5 sovs. Seven furlongs. 4 W. br. g. RICHFIELD, by Acre —Pergola, aged, 9.2 , (B. H. Morris) 1 2 J. Fredrlc’s ch. g. SEATOWN, aged, 9.5 (T. Green) 2 5 W. Kirkland’s ch. g, BALLOON, 6yrs., 7.6, car. 7.7 J (K. Voitre) 3 Also started: 1 Easter Time, 8.2 (H. Gray); 7 Kawhakina, 7.0 (W. E. Pine); 3 Little Doubt, 7.6 (J. M. Pine); 6 Monoghan, 7.0, car. 7.4 (H. N. Wiggins). Won -by half a length; neck. Little Doubt was fourth. Time. Imln. 29 4-ssec, (Winner trained by G. Edgecombe, Ilawera.) TARANAKI HUNT CLUB CUP, of 100 sovs., including trophy valued at £2O, second 20 sovs., third 10 sovs. About two miles and a half. 2 K. McK. Duncan’s b. g. WINNAGAN, by Birkdale—Blue Cross, aged, 10.0 (R. C. Mlles) 1 4R. Gt' Topless's ch. g. MICHAEL SHIMOSE, aged. 10.0 .. (W. Rennie) 2 5 J. Cole's b. g. NIMBLEFOOT, aged, 10.0 (11. Dulleu) 3 Also started: 1 Day Dass, 10.12 (A. Gilmer) ; 3 Gueress, 10.7 (W. Blanche) ; 6 Hacremai, 10.2 (S. Shield); 7 Royal Reign, 10.0 (F. Foster). 'Won by twelve lengths; length. Day Lass and Gueress fell. Nimblefoot was fourth. Time, smln. 5 l-ssec. Royal Reign finished second, but weighed in IJlb short, and was disqualified. (Winner trained by L. Knapp, Awapuni.) WAIHI HANDICAP, of 65 sovs., second .15 sovs., third 5 sovs.' About seven furlongs. 1 W. G. Emeny’s b. m. ROYAL FINANCE. by Paper Money—Lelth-fleld, syrs., 9.0 ." (B. H. Morris) 1 6 U. Cleland’s blk. g. SINGER, aged, 7.9 (R. Drinkwater) 2 4 W. O’Brien's b. m. KISSLESS, 4yrs., 7.9 (H. Stockley) 3 Also started: 3 Gasnapper, 8.1 (11. Gray): 5 Tonteall. 7.12 (J. M. Pine); 2 Constant Sun, 7.2 (11. N. Wiggins). Won by a length and a half: length. Tentcall was fourth. Time, Imin. 29 2-ssec. CWinner trained by E. George, New Ply- / mouth.) STRATFORD HANDICAP, of 70 sovs.; second 15 sovs.. third 5 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 H. Cleland's ch. m. GOLD DAWN, by Day Comet—Red Dolly, aged. 7.2 (H. Stockley) 1 2 W. D. Graham’s ch. g. ORAPAI, 4yrs., 9.5 ! /(H. Gray) 2 1 W. G. Emeny’s br. m. LADY QUEX, Gyrs.. 9.13 (B. 11. Morris) 3 Also started; 4 Kawhakina. 7.0 (W. E. Pine). . Won by a good length; four lengths. Time, Imin. 1(1 3-ssec. (Winner trained by W. F. Mantle. New Plymouth.) HUNTERS’ HANDICAP FLAT, of 50 sovs.; second 10 sovs., third 5 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 3 B. C. La Pouple’s b. g. MOERANGI. by Quarantine —Munitloness, aged. 10.5 (L. George) 1 4 S. Cleaver's ch. in. DAY LASS, aged, 10.13 (A. Gilmer) 2 2 F. Sarten's br. g. SPANISH PRINCE, Cyrs.. 10.0 (W. Rennie) 3 Also started: 1 The Author. 10.5 (Mr. R. Fenton); 5 Puawhato, 10.7 (11. Grlndiay): 6 Gasform (A. Jenkins). Won by three lengths: four lengths. Puawhato wi\g fourth. Time, 2min. 18 1-5 sec. (Winner trained by owner, Waitara.) URENUI HANDICAP, of 65 sovs.: second 15 sovs., third 5 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 H. Cleland's blk. g. SINGER, by Songbird—Red and Black mare. aged. 8.5 (R. Drinkwnter) 1 4 W. O'Brien’s br. in. KISSLESS. 8.5, car. 8.7 (H. Stocklev) 2 7 Startup Bros.' b. tn. GOLDZONE. 7.5 (J. M. Pine) 3 Also started: 6 Peter Jackson. 9.0. car. 8.9 (G. Sandllnnds): 2 Moatoa, 8:6 (S. Anderson); 8 Evening Hero. 7.12 (K. Voitre); 5 Little Wonder, 7.11 (Mr. R. Fenton); 3 Miss Chatter. 7.7 (H. N. Wiggins). Half a length ; head. Moatoa was fourth, Time. Imin. 17sec. (Winner trained by W. Mantle. New Plymouth.)

WINS ALL THE WAY Ammon Ra’s Performance HOBARTVILLE STAKES By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Bee. August ? >O, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, August 30. At the Warwick Farm meeting on Saturday', the following were the principal results: — HOBARTVILIjE STAKES, of io sovs. each., with 1000 sovs, added, ror three-vear-olds. Seven furlongs. AMMON RA. 8.10 .... (McCarten 1 FLYING DAVE, 8.10 (Bike 2 MOVIE STAR, 8.10 .... (Webster) 3 Eight started. Ammon Ra led all the way. He outraced Segovia over the first five furlongs, and won by two lengths and a half. Time, Imin. 26sec.

WARWICK STAKES, of 500 sovs. added. Weight-for-age, with allowances. One mile. . JOHNNIE JASON, 7.3 .'I (Simpson) 1 CYPRESS. 7.3 (Paterson) 2 CHIDE, 9.0 . ...i (J. Munro) .3 Seven started. Half a length. Time, Imin. 12Jsec. (?)

SPRING HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. add-

ed. One mile and three furlongs. BLACK DOUGLAS, 7.5 .... (Knox) 1 SUNLOVER, 7.1 (Weiss) 2 JOHN BUCHAN, 8.7 (D. Munro) 3 Eleven started, including Concentrate. Half a length. Time, 2min. 21sec,

V.eilmond in the Warwick Stakes ran disappointingly, though he finished fourth. Autopay and Gesture were unplaced in the Campbelltown Handicap. [Ammon Ra is disclosing himself as the leading three-year-old in Sydney, and his already short price for the A.J.C. Derby is likely to firm further as the result of Saturday’s success. The fact that he led all the way shows that he was too good for the opposition. The reference to Segovia is obscure. Apparently it is an indication that Ammon Ra showed unexpected brilliance in the early stages of- the race. The time cabled for the Warwick Stakes is incorrect. The winner, Johnnie Jason, is a brown gelding by Treclare, who sired the last- A'J.C. Derby winner Tregilla. Johnnie Jason’s form will make him enter into Derby calculations.. Cypress appears to have run a good race, but he has now been defeated twice in succession, and he will probably recede soillewhat in favour for the three-year-old classic. Autopay and Gesture arc among the prominently discussed Epsom candidates, Gesture, in fact, having received strong support. Saturday was their first appearance, so too much importance need not be attached to their failure. No indication is given as to whether they ran well or badly. The distance of their race was six furlongs.—“ The Watcher.”] LEG TROUBLE DEVELOPS Anxiety About Balloon King Sydney, August 29. The prominent spring candidate Balloon King has developed leg trouble and is giving his trainer anxiety. WANGANUI MEETING Nominations for Spring Fixture The drastic r cut in stake money found necessary by the Wanganui Jockey Club makes it interesting to note the response of owners to the spring programme, entries for which closed on Friday night. With the exception of the Maraugal Handicap, the principal event the first day. they must be considered .very satisfactory. It is hard to understand how only five were considered worthy of entry in the main race. A couple of dozen two-year-olds figure in the Debutante Stakes, the opening juvenile event of the season, so that It will, as usual, provide au interesting contest. The races w'lll be held on Thursday and Saturday, September 17 and 19. and the handicaps are due on Friday. The following is the list of nominations: — ( • FIRST DAY.MAIDEN RACE, of 65 sovs. Six furlongs.—Movietone, Actaeon. St. Roger, Normandy. Cornerman. Kowhatu. Lucky Moment. Pomp. Gay Court. Sir Gallant,, Furlong, Goldzone, Jean Ladosio, Haulbowline, Callan, Fairway, Tigerlsm, Barbacan, Constant Sun. Tavora. Gibraltar, Captain Dau, Chief Clerk. Chief Line. Menaderva. OKEHU HACK HURDLES, of SO sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Hymgreat, Golden Area. Coon Song. Moerangi, Auctioneer. Kowhatu. Garrick. Spearmiss. Callapat. Day Lass, Moutoa Treasury. Maklra. Lord Merriwee. Desert Lad, Gueress, Okaoua. PUTIKI HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Eigh furlongs and a half. —Kissless, Flakewhite. Arrowzone. Tentcall. Royal Black, Gasnappar. Gran Chaco, Shootist. Takahue, Nea Lap. Constant. Sun. Landmark. SEAFIEDD HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Seven furlongs and a quarter. —Habit, Just an- Idea. Monaghan, Vertigern. Pedestal, Sight Draft. Callapat, Royal Game, Monsogne, Juggle, Pewa, Easter Time, Fernden, Atholspear. DURIE HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs.—Peter Jackson. Cape Gold. Normandy, Cornerman, Gallant Fox, Esteem, Dick Whittington, Knollmere. Impetuous, Moatoa, Valrewu, Furlong. Goldzone. Seneschal, Miss Chatter, Flower, Whisogne. Patearoa, Sporting Chance Hampden, Curie. Gibraltar, Teller. Chief Cook. Koroklo. Ben Hur. MARANGAI HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Spear Lad, Little Doubt, Merry Damon, Royal Game, Cessation. FLYING HANDICAP* of 90 sovs. Six furlongs.—Lady Pam. Cimabue. Tobaccoland. Aston, Ridgeniount. Arlsus. Tenterden. Trojan Melody. Conseut, Briar Root. Acora. Hpiitlpg Cry, Kozan, Easter Time, Orapai, La Poupee. SECOND DAY. DEBUTANTE TWO - YEAR - OLD STAKES, of 65 sovs. Four furlongs and a quarter.—Posy, Rulanut, March Alone, Worship. Canetield, Wasteland. Ileadlady, Genesta. Prince Pombal, Rajab, Sastrugi, f. by Paper Money—Dame Winkle, eh. f. by Chief Ruler —Bent. Gold Trail, b. c. by Chief Ruler—Merry Twinkle, br. c. by Grand Knight—Rapture, Miss Cavendish, Glow Light. Merry Way. Teazan. La Moderne. Inflation, Santoft. Flyiug Squad. GONVILLE HACK HURDLES, of SO sovs. About one mile r.ud a half. —Ilymgreat. Golden Area, Coon Song. Moerangi. Auctioneer, Kowhatu, Garrick, Spearmiss, Winnagan, Callapat. Day Lass, Whisogne. Makira, Lord Merriwee. Desert Lad. Gueress. Fernden. Evening Hero, Okamia. SPRING HACK HANDICAP, Of 70 SOVS. Six furlongs.—Movietone, St. Roger, Normandy, Cornerman, Gallant Fox, Esteem, Dick Whittington, Knollmere, Clilldsstudy. Impetuous, Moatoa, Valrewa, Sir Gallant, Furlong, Miss Chatter, Patearda, Sporting Chance, Tigerlsm, Barbacan, Curie, Gibraltar, Teller, Chief Cook, Koroklo, Hampdeu, Peter Jackson. Psychologist. " BELMONT HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Seven fur Tongs and a quarter.—Tobaccoland, Just an Idea, Monaghan, Knollmere, Pedestal. Sight Draft, Callapat, Royal Game, Monsogne, Juggle, Easter Time, Fernden, Menaderva, Atholspear. TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs and a quarter.—Beverage, Cape Gold, Actaeon, St. Roger, Flakewhite, Esteem, Dick Whittington, Pomp, Gay Court, Sjr Gallant, Furlong, Goldzone, Seneschal, Thrasher, Miss Chatter, Jean Ladosio, Flower, Callan, Takahue, Tegucigalpa, ch. in. Starstream—Maisic Bell, Landmark, Gibraltar, Captain Dan, Chief Clerk, Chief Link, Fairway. lIIGGIE* HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and a distance.—Lady Pam, Just an Idea, Royal Finance, Vertigern, Little Doubt, Merrv Damon, Royal Game, Monsogne, Briar Root, Moutoa Treasury, Bloom, Cessation, Cricket Bat, Pewa. MOUTOA HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half.—Air Laddie, Peter Jackson, Kissless, Capo Gold, Auctioneer, Luckv Moment, Arrowzone, Tentcall, Royal Black, Gasnapper, Gran Chaco, Shootist, Takahue, Nea Lap, Constant Sun. Landmark, Zeebrugge, Ben Hur. OWEN HANDICAP, of 99 eovs. Six furlongs.—Cimabue, Tobaccoland, Aston, Ridgeniount, Lady Quex, Arlsus, Tenterden, Sight Draft, Trojan, Melody. Consent, Silvermlae, Acora, Hunting Cry, Bwttr Vim*. Orapai. la.

NEW ZEALAND CUP Forty-nine Entries Received The following are tlie nominations for the NEW< ZEALAND CUP, of 1000 sovs. Two miles. Concentrate Royal Love Martian Chief King Colossus Ephialtes Pewa' My Own Town Major Jenny Diver Dulcn Historic Black Mint Granado Kaliikato'a Spear Lad Salmo Salar Latin Quarter Glenrowan Charinaiue Black Duke Admiral Drake Taneriri Red Racer Gustavo Mount Boa Duellona Moutoa Treasury Rational II Spearful Stralghtcourse Jaloux Minerval ■ Taragona Homer Gay Crest Playground Peter Jackson Malahat Chopin Hunting Cry P.ahu Spoon Croupier Nea Lap . Cessation ' Compris Inevitable Ranelagh RIH NOTES AND COMMENTS (By “The Watcher.”) Mr. R. Knox has named his two-year-' old filly by Nigger Minstrel from Lady Fingers, Minstrel Lady. Mr. A. L. Canter has been appointed handicapper to the Kurow Jockey Club. Mr. J. E. Henrys held the position for many years, but he resigned recently. Three foals have already made their appearance at Mr. John Donald’s Westmere Stud. The imported mare Violet II has a colt by Chief Ruler. Captain Bunsby has two representatives in a filly from jenolan and a filly from Tinkler. N.Z. Cup Entries. The New Zealand Cup has attracted forty-nine nominations, an increase of two compared with last year. There are some notable absentees from the horses who 'showed good staying form last season. Nightmarch, winner of the cup last year, has been retired to thq stud, while Star Stranger, a proved stayer, is another not in training. Motere. (Auckland Cup) and Stanchion (Wellington Cup) are missing, likewise Karapoti and Cylinder, the best three-year-olds of last season. But the list is a good one. It includes the usual percentage of horses who seem to be flattered by their appearance in such company, but when they drop out there will be plenty of the right sort left, even if there are no outstanding performers. The cup candidates will provide special interest in the racing at most of the meetings scheduled for the interval bettween now and November. Of the horses whp the field for the New Zealan'd Cup last year, Nightmarch (first) and In the Shade (third) are missing from this year’s list, as are Star Stranger, Prodice, Desert Glow, Merry Damon, Count Palatine, and Courageous, who were unplaced. Concentrate (second), Gay Crest, My OwnBlack Mint, and Duellona ar6 the horses last year's field eligible to run again. A Useful Team. Charmeuse was given a short rest after the Grand National meeting, but she is again in regular work. She will be raced at the early spring meetings in the south, where she should do well, and by November she may be equal to running out a good mile and a quarter. H. Nurse will have a strong team this season. Ringing Cheer, Metal Bird, Palace, Knocklong Giggleswick and Huntley being others in his stable who will be available for early meetings, with Lancer in reserve for the Riccarton carnival in November. Compris and Melbourne Cup. Mr. P. F. Campbell still has a trip to Australia in contemplation for Compris, with the Melbourne Cup as his chief objective. The arrangements have not been completed, however, and as a precaution the Kilbroney gelding has been accorded a nomination in the New Zealand Cup.