C.J.C. THIRD DAY

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 41, 12 November 1936, Page 19

C.J.C. THIRD DAY

Sir Charles Clifford’s Run of Successes OAKS TO TOP NOTCH Wild Chase and Trench Fight Also Win Dominion Special Service. Christchurch. November 11. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s metropolitan meeting was continued at Kicrarton to-day under very favourable conditions compared with those ruling for the two previous days’ programmes. The track and grounds had dried up.considerably, and the going was much improved, some fast times being recorded. There was a large attendance, though hardly up to that on Cup day, and speculation was very brisk. The sum of £38,256 (win £18,227, place £20,029) was handled as against £22,670 (win £11,802, place £10.868) on the corresponding day at last year’s meeting. The total for the three completed days is £118,496 as agamst £92.918 lust year, an increase of £25,578. The Jockey Club Handicap was won by the three-year-old Treuch Fight, who, in spite of being headed by Plato nearing the post, finished too solidly for the Okawa representative. Dungarvau. conceding a good deal of weight to both, finished a good third. Wild Chase added to his excellent record by placing the Canterbury Cup to the credit of Sir Charles Clifford, whose name goes down on the winning list for the weight-for-age event for the first time. Sir Charles Clifford also won the New Zealand Oaks for the first time, his Day Comet filly Top Notch scoring a meritorious win from Cerne Abbas and Laughing Lass. A feature of the programme was again the remarkable success* of Sir Charles’s Cliokebore stable, which supplied three winners in succession and (two third placegetters, making eight wins for the meeting to date .and five minor placings. Spearinarch Improves. Investors commenced the day well by installing Spearmarch favourite for the Port Cooper Brush Hurdles as he prevailed after an interesting tussle with. Redolent, Acena and Look Smart disputed the lead until the former retired three furlongs from home and Look Smart and Spearmarch turned for home almost abreast and clear, of Redolent and Santoft. ■ Redolent jumped to the front at the last fence and 100 yards from the post appeared to be a comfortable winner, but Spearmarch worried him out. of his position a few strides from the line and gained a head verdict. Look Smart weakened into a moderate third place three lengths in front of Santoft, who gave one of his poor displays, Spearmarch, who is by iSpCttr Dance, owed his victory to better staying ability than Redolent and gave indications of going on to be a high-class hurdler. Redolent showed a big improvement on bls first days effort, but the journey found him out. Santoft was never going anything like he did on the first day. Brunhilde Again. Royal Chief aud Brunhilde carried most support in the Spring Nursery Handicap and they fought out the finish with Brunhilde again triumphant. Brunhilde, from wide out, began smartly and working her way toward the rails, was in front on to the eour.se proper from Royal Chief, Bellerive, Merry March, Airam and Royal Chief.. Brunhilde and Royal Chief drew away from the field inside the distance and, although the former always held control, Royal Chief wag only half a length away at the post. Lazybones did not become prominent until a furlong away, and he finished fast, into third place two lengths in front of his stable-mate, Mulatto, who is by Nigger Minstrel. Royal Order, Airam, Accomplice, Bellerive and Solpit followed. The winner again showed marked speed and combined it in this case with stamina as she ran out the five furlongs very solidly. Royal Chief executed another encouraging effort and will do better later over more ground. Lazybones came from well back and Mulatto, who was making his first appearance, also did some good work over the last furlong. Royal Order was slower than many of the others to get into his stride but ran a useful race nevertheless. Oaks to Top Notch. Laughing Lass was a surprise favourite for the New Zealand Oaks but after being in a good position entering the straight she failed to see the journey out. Dawning Light, and La France acted as pacemakers for three pants Of the journey with Laughing Lass and Double Gift next, in front of Top Notch and Cerne Abbas. The last-named made a fast forward move round the home turn, where the two leaders dropped out and Double Gift led into the straight from Laugbiug Lass, Cerne Abbas aud Top Notch. Cerne Abbas soon had Double Gift’s measure but inside the distance Top Notch had taken charge and without, being seriously threatened, won decisively from Cerne Abbas, who beat Laughing Lass comfortably. There was then a gap of 10 lengths to Double Gift, with Dawning Light and La France well in the rear. Top Notch outclassed the others once the serious stages were reached. Cerne Abbas had every chance but never gave indications of beating the winner. Dawning Light and La France gave poor displays as stayers. A Severe Test. Trench Fight, favourite for the Jockey Club Handicap, was responsible for another sterling performance in winning in fast time after a stubborn battle with Plato. He was first out, aud held command throughout, from Plato, until the latter drew up to him inside the distance and headed him for a short distance, but the favourite came again, and got home by a neck. Dungarvau, who was third into the straight, was in difficulty under his big weight after the distance was passed, and he was two lengths away in third place, over a length in front of Boomerang. Concerbpiteh was next, with Pakanui, Southdown and Carfex following at intervals. Trench Fight was responsible for a fast-run mile, the first, half being run in 46 3-5, with a strong following wind. He is undoubtedly one of the best of the season’s three-year-olds, in spite of his defeat by Wild Chase in the Derby. Plato improved on his previous display, but. just failed to go on with the advantage he gained a furlong from home. Dungarvau had a big task, especially in

such a fast-run race, aud there was every excuse for his defeat. Boomerang was never really dangerous, while Concertpitch failed to show any of his previous dash, and is evidently not himself. Pakanui was done with as soon as the run home was commenced. Canterbury Cup. Wild Chase completed the but: trick for Sir Charles Clifford, and the stable horseman, G. Humphries, by winning the weight-for-age event, the Canterbury Cup, in convincing manner. Gustos was the first to act as-pacemaker, but: was joined by Cuddle at the mile. and the pair carried on iu front until Cuddle took sol - charge rounding the top turn. W ilu Chase, who was six lengths back . nt the mile, made a forward move passing the five furlong post, and soon passed Gustos, aud set off after Cuddle, who was about three lengths in front entering he straight. But Wild Chase had bei measure before the distance post was passed, aud gradually drew away to win by nearly two lengths. Master Brieily, who tailed the field from the early stages, but was never far away, made a te 1 n„ finishing effort to get within half a length of Cuddle. Argentic was five lcn o tbs away, a similar distance in front ot Gustos, who faded right out three furlongs from home.

Gold Boa Decisively

The favourite <or the A«We.v Handicap, Black Thread, failed o make £ood, but the second choice, Gold Bj. l, tied her position by a deci' . drew wide out, but,, beginning «at I, soon rushed to the trout and whe th course proper wn« reached } inside berth from Joyous, with G (, ’d Labe] Thermidor. Cyrillian Black Thread and Wine Card most prominent of the remainder. The f™ u the finish to themselves, Gold Boa eat. ) accounting for Joyous. Iu a elot, e * for third money Wine Card just beat Thermidor. Roaming, Autumn U na, Black Threat! and Cyrillian were next. Gold Boa reeled off another creditable performance and seems to be at home in all kinds of going. Joyous did better ou the improved surface. Wine Card was nearer the leaders at the post than at any previous stage and just got up to head oil. Thermidor, who ran another sound race.

Mandamus Makes Good.

Willie ’Win, favourite for the Otaio Plate, was badly favoured at the start by taking the barrier tape with him, and he was in last place for about, two furlongs. Pink Del soon opened up a gap from Mandamus and Jack Ahoy, and carried on to the home turn, where Mandamus and Jack Ahoy wore her down and the latter was first tq. enter the straight from Jack Ahoy, Convivial, Geitel and Willie Win. Gei'tel did not last loug and Willie Win joined Jack Ahoy and Convivial in challenging Mandamus, but none could make much impression and. Mandamus had a comfortable victory from Willie Win, who got up in the last few strides to beat Jack Ahoy, with Convivial a neck away. Heloise was next, in front of Geitel, High Glee, Rebel and Chidden in that order.

This was the winner’s first success since he won on the second day of the Wanganui meeting in September. Willie Win was undoubtedly unlucky, as he lost some valuable ground early and had to go round several horses. Jack Ahoy ran a .sound race, while Convivial, having her first outing at the meeting, again indicated her ability over a middle distance. Chidden was never dangerous, and- Rebel Lad, after a slow beginning, was never within reach of the leaders. Pink Del showed a lot. of pace and at one stage was four lengths out in front. Studley Royal was last away and failed to improve his position to any extent. Triune’s Comfortable Win. Paper Slipper was confidently supported to win the concluding event, but did not get away as smartly as usual, and when lie essayed a forward move up to the leaders turning for home there was no opening for him and he did not get through until nearing the post. He then put in some solid work, but was beaten into third place. Triune, on the rails, was one of the first, to show out, with Arrow Rose, Bon Tray, Knockfin. Capital and Invoice also prominent. There was not: much between Triune, Bon Tray and Arrow Rose on to the course proper, with Capital and Knockfin in close attendance and Paper Slipper and Greek Gold following, Triune had charge passing the distance and carried on for a fairly comfortable win from Greek Gold, who beat Paper Slipper by a neck-, with Capital a head away. Guarantee, Bon Tray and Manetho followed. Details of the Racing PORT COOP'ER BRUSH HURDLES, of £275. One mile and three-quarters. 1/1 SPE.AR.yi AR CH, 9.5 (D. O’Connor) 1 2/3 REDOLENT, 10.8 (R. Beale) 2 5/5 LOOK SMART, 9.5 .... (H. Turner) 3 Also started: 3/2 Santoft. 10.11 (G. Ridgway); 6/11 Toreador. 9.1 (H. Anderton): 4/4 Acena. 9.0 (A. S. Kills) ; 7/7 Lady Kate, 9.0 (W. Cooper). Head ; throe lengths. Santoft was fourth. Time, 3.15 2-5. (Winner trained by D. O’Connor, Riccarton.) SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP, of £300; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2/2 BRUNHILDE, 8.5 (W. Broughton) 1 1/1 ROYAL CHIEF. 5.7 (B. H. Morris) 2 5/4 LAZYBONES, 7.8 .. (G. Humphries) 3 Also started: 4/5 Airam. 5.5 (if. Marla); 3/3 Forecast, 8.6 LT. Doolev): 6/7 Roval Order. 7.12 (D. Halil): 9/8 Sigurd. 7.12 (S. Wilson); 13/13 Solpit.. 7.11, car. 8.1 (P. Atkins); 11/12 Heidelberg, 7.11 (A. Messervy); 11/11 Merry March, 7.9 (8. Anderson), and Princess Roma 7.7 (J. - Mclnally), bracketed; 14/14 Bouillon, 7.9 (W. Rickcrbv); 8/9 Accomplice, 7.7 (C. Goulsbro); 7/6 Bellerive, 7.7 (C. 'Wilson); 10/10 Mulatto, 7.7 (A. C; Messervy). Half a length; three lengths. Mulatto was fourth. Timo, 1.0 4-5. (Winner trained by S. Reid, Trentham). NEW ZEALAND OAKS STAKES, of £5OO. Ono mile and a half. 2/2 TOP NOTCH, 8.10 (G. Humphries) 1 3/3 CEIR.-NE ABBAS, 8.10 (W. Broughton) 2 1/1 LAUGHING LASS, 8.10 (B. H. Morris) 3 Also started: 4/4 Difwnlng Light, 8.10 (L. Pino): 5/5 Double Gift. 8.10 '(C. 'Wilson); 6/(1 La Franco, 8.10 (A. Messervy). Length and a half: half a length. Double Gift was fourth. Time. 2.35 3-5. (Winner trained by H. and A. Cults, Riccarton.) JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of £5OO. One mile. 1/1 TRENCH FIGHT, 8.1 , (G. Humphries) 1 4/4 PLATO, 8.9 (W. Broughton) 2 3/3 DU.NGARVAN. 9.7 (L. Pine) '3 Also started: 6/G Pakanui, 8.10 (C. Goulsbro): 2/2 Concertpilch, 8.11 (A. Messervy) ; 7/7 Southdown, 7.9 (H. Hibberd); 8/8 Carfex, 7.. S (A. Parsons); 5/5 Boomerang, 7.8 (S. Wilson). Neck: two lengths. Boomerang was fourth. Time, 1.38 1-5. (Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts Riccarton.) CANTERBURY CUP, of £5OO. One mile and a halt’. 1/1 WILD CHASE. 7.9 (G. Humphries) 1 2/2 CUDDLE, 9.0 (S. Wilson) 2 3/4 MASTER BRIEItLY, 9.5 • (11. Wiggins) 3 Also started: 5/5 Argentic, 9.5 (L. Pine); 4/3 Gustos, 7.9 (W. Broughton). Length and a half; half :i length. Argentic was four! li. Time. 2.33. (Winner trained by 11. and A. Cutts, (Riccarton.) ASHLEY HANDICAP. of £2.50. Six furlongs. 2/2 GOLD BOA. 9.8 (It. Min-Irin) t 11/13 JOYOUS. 8.9 (A. Russell) 2 10/H WINE CARD, 8.5 .. (11. Wiggins) 3 Also started: 1/1 Black Thread, 9.5 (P. Atkins); 3/3 Roaming, 8.12 (W. Broiyghton) ; 6/7 Debham. 8.10 (S. Wilson): 15/16 Cvelonie, 8.6 (B. H. Morris); 8/8 Hose of Tralee, 8.6 (J. Dooley): 5/4 Impersonator, 8.5 (G. Humphries); 9/6 Thermidor, 8.5 (A. Messervy); 11/12 Autumn Wind. 8.5 (C. Wilson) ; ~/!) Linguist, 8.5 (A. Dldliam) ; 16/15 Cyrillian, 8.5 (C. Goulsbro); 4/5 Gold Label, 8.3 (A. Parsons); 17/17 Calotte. 8.3 (A Messervv); 11/10 Rousseau, 8.1 (H. Hibberd); 11/14 Elbanor, 8.0 (.1. Mclnally); 22/21 Dark Rose, 8.0 IS. Anderson); 21/22 Hovolo. 8.0 (H. Phillips) ; 23/23 Oriental King. 8.0 (S. Farlan.d) ; 18/20 Night Wings, 8.0 (N. Cooper); 20/19 Paper Not'*. 8.(1 (W. Johnston), and Pink Robe. ■ S.O (G. Ridgway), bracketed; 18/18 The- Duel. 8.0

(Mclnally), and Universe, 8.0 (E. Finn), bracketed. Length and a half; same. thermidor was fourth. Time, .1.42 2-5. (Winner trained by W. E. Hancock, Wingatui.) OTAIO PLATE, of £4OO. One mile aud a quarter. 4/5 MANDAMUS, 8.1 (T. Atkins) 1. 1/1 WILLIE WIN, 8.7 (G- Humphries) 2 8/8 JACK AHOY, 8.3 .. (W. Broughton) 3 "Also started: 2/2 Chidden, 9.2 (B. 11. Morrls) - 5/4 Rebel Lad, 9.0 (S. Wilson) ; 6/0 High Glee, 8.11 (A. Didham); 3/3 Geitel, 8.5 (P. Burgess'! ; 9/9 Studley Royal, 7.11 (S. Anderson); 12/11 Hunting Bag, 7.7 (C. Goiiisbrol; 6/7 Convivial, 7.7 (A. Parsons); 10/10 Pink Del, 7.7 (H. Phillips); 11/12 Heloise, 7.7 (A. Messervy); 13/13 Sky Lass, 7.7 (L. Harding). Length; neck. Convivial wins tuurlh. Time. 2.6. (Winner trained by F. W. Davis Woodville.) AVON HANDICAP, of £3OO. Six furlongs. 3/3 TRIUNE, 8.9 (J. Mclnally) 1 8/8 GREEK GOLD, 8.5 (P. Atkins) 2 1/1 PAPER SLIPPER, 9.3 (G. Humphries) 3 Also started: 2/2 Knockfin, 811 (B. Morris); 4/4 Guarantee, 8.6 (R. Mackie); 5/5 Capital. 7.12 (A. Parsons) ; 13/13 Rebel Chief. 7.9 (S. Anderson); 9/9 Invoice, 7.9 (J. McCauley); 7/7 Dollar Bill, 7.9. (W. Broughton): 11/11 Bon Tray. 7.7 (C. Goulsbro); 6/6 Gay«ome, 7.7 (C. Wilson); 14/14 Manetho, 7.7 (A. Messervy); 12/12 Silver Sail, 7.7 (11. Hibberd); 10/10 Arrow Rose, 7.7 (11. Phillips). Dength; neck. Capital was fourth. Time, ’ (Winner trained by Owner, Avondale.) Handicaps For Saturday By Telegraph—Press Association*

SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of £250. One in ile. Toper .... 10 'I Recollection . 9 4 Golden Lap . JO Sir Rosetier . 9 . > Jack Ahoy . 10 8 Nlgbtbound . 9 Cv clonic .... 0 :13 Dropped Catch 9 0 Braw Lad ... 9 .12 Ladv Kale .. 9 0 C'atoraa ■ • •. 9 it Ilvliiia .... 9 0 Convivial .. 9 11 Peacock -9 0 Hunting Bag 9 t) Penny Wise . 9 0 Polygraph .. 9 Arena 9 0 Redolent .... 9 5 Madges Coin 9 Grampian .. 9 5 SEYMOUR HANDICAP, of £250. Seven furlongs. 0 Land Raid .. 9 13 Pink Del .... 7 11 Top Notch . 9 . > Culotte .... 7 11 Black Thread 9 J Silver Slipper 7 10 Peter Beckford 9 0 Natty ..... 7 s Chidden .... 9 0 Great Empire 7 7 Joyous .... 8 12 Gresham .. 7 Fiord • 8 J) Chief Lama . 7 Roaming ... 8 <8 Black Coat .. 7 7 Deb ha in .... 8 Mutunga .... 7 7 Glenavon ... 8 Master Reynard 8 -1 Yola Dale ... 7 Mirtus 7 7 1 Dark Rose .. 7 7 Cyclonic .... 8 0 Day Dress . 7 7 Impersonator 8 (1 Oriental King 7 Linguist ... 8 0 Pesetas 7 - Rose of Tralee 8 0 Pink Robe .. 7 7 Autumn Wind 8 0 Coxcomb ... 7 7 Orange Bud . 7 Owl’s Gleam. 7 13 13 Ardmnyle ... 7 Golden Sir Hugh ... 7 12 Emblem 7 Studley Royal 7 12 Arrow Glen . 7 ‘i Gold Label .. 7 11 Rov Buu ... 7 7 Celerrlmus . 7 11 Universe ... 7 7 OR.ESSY HANDICAP, of £300. One mile. Concertpitch . 9 13 Gay some .. 8 ♦> Travenna ... 9 It McHeath .. 8 Pontv 9 9 Manetho ... 8 Polvdora .. 9 7 Daring Deed . 8 0 Guarantee . 9 [ J Rebel Lad ... 8 0 Tunneller .. 9 1 Wild Career . 8 0 Loch la gg an . 8 10 Last Link ... 8 0 Riptide .... 8 9 Willie Win .. 8 0 Boomerang .. 8 9 Fairway ... 8 0 Queen Dorothy 8 8 Sansfoy ... 8 0 Carfex 8 8 Debham ... 8 0 ■Great Star .. 8 3 Toreador ■ ..r, 8 0 PIONEER HANDICAP, of £150. Fivq furlongs. Counterblast . 9 4 Patuma ... 7 7 Brunliilde ... 9 1 Landing .. 7 Royal Chief . S 9 Bouillon ... 7 7 Airam 8 4 Solpit 7 7 Top Row .... 8 Merry March 7 Card Player . 8 0 Davniist ... 7 7 Forecast ... 7 13 Sigurd .... 7 7 Garonne ... 7 12 Accomplice .. 7 7 Screamer .... 7 12 Mob Rule ... 7 7 Happy Night 7 12 Atalanta Lass 7 7 Guinea Fowl 7 12 Bellerive .. 7 Royal Order . 7 11 Allspice ... 7 7 Lazybones .. 7 8 Yale 7 7 Comas 7 Heidelberg .. 7 7 Princess Roma 7 7 HAGLEY HANDICAP, of £300. Niue f urlongs. Willie Win . 9 0 Dawning Rebel Lad ... 9 Sovereign 0 Light 7 Convivial .... 7 10 8 Lady 811 Rose of Tralee 7 8 High Glee ... 8 9 Recollection . 7 7 Fiord 8 9 Lofty 7 7 Charade ... 8 6 Nightbound . 7 7 Jack Ahoy .. 8 6 Pink Del .... 7 7 Geitel 8 n Helolse .... 7 7 Stolen March 8 5 Derive 7 7 Gold Cross ,. 8 •> Princess Ball 7 7 Swordstick .. 8 Maka Ahi ... 7 7 Cerne Abbas.. 8 Braw Lad — 7 11 Sky Lass .... 7 7 STONYHURST HANDICAP, of £300. One mile. Paper .Slipper 10 J Studley Royal 8 0 Mandamus .. 9 Siegmund .. S Sir Hugh ... 8 0 Top Notch . 9 4 0 Laughing Lass 8 11. Sunbeam .. 7 13 Birthday Party 8 9 Dawning Light 7 11 Epic 8 6 Cyrillian .... 7 11 Wine Card . 8 6 Double Gift . 7 n Stolen March 8 c> Silver Slipper 7 ii Thermidor . 8 6 La France .. 7 11 Cerne Abbas 8 Black Coat: .. 7 ■ 7 Pelmet 8 In the Dark 7 7 Orange Bud . 8 Rousseau ... 8 1 0 Almira .... 7 7 MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of £450. Six furlongs. Dungarvan . 9 9 Dollar Bill .. 7 8 Paper Slipper 9 4 Invoice .... 7 8 Triune 9 Grey Honour 7 7 Emissary .. 9 Pakanui 8 •» Bon Tray .. 7 7 11 Light Comedy 7 Knock Un ... 8 It Gavsome ... 7 7 Concertpitch 8 8 Silver Sail .. 7 Greek' Gold . 8 § Roaming .. 7 7 Star Artist . S 3 Wild Career . 7 7 Matoru 8 2 Fjord 3 7 Roval Secret 7 13 Epic 7 7 Land Raid .. 7 12 Cyrillian .. < Ben Braggio 7 10 Arrow Rose . 7 7 Capital .... 7 Rebel Chief .. 7 9 8 Silver Lark 7 7