TO-DAY'S MEETING AT TRENTHAM

Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 17, 20 January 1921, Page 8

TO-DAY'S MEETING AT TRENTHAM

OPENED IN PERFECT WEATHER

MAIOHA WINS THE CUP.

The Summer Meeting of the-Welling-ton Racing Club opened at- Trentham to-ilay in glorious weather. The early trains were all well filled, and, judging by the big crowd present when the horses paraded for the first race, the attendance will be a record. The New Zealand Natives'- Association Band is in attendance, and is enlivening the proceedings with a programme of music. The recent rains had a beneficial eliect on the- tracks, lawns, and welltended flower-beds, which were greatly admired. Details of the racing are appended :— TRENTHAM JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, of 350 soys, second horse 70 soys and third 35 soys from the stake Minimum wglght, -9.0. One mile. W. Smart's 'b g Pacific Slope, by California—Helen, aged, 11.5 (T. Pritchard) ! ' 1 V. and E. Riddiford's blk g Falstaff, by Comedy King—-Petruvia, 4 years, 10.0 (W. Young) 2 E. L. Broad's ,b g Maniahera, by Matiiapoto—Combine, 6 years. 10.9 (J. Kaan) „ 3 Also started: Paddington Green 11.5 (W. Bowden), Old Gold 11.5 (H. Lorrigan), Euripos 10.12 (H. M'Flimi), Zola 10.12 (K. Copestake), Lord Nagar 10.9 (W. Williams), Signysian 10.6 (G. Clarke), Tempo 10.3 (L. Lambess), Goldstream 9.13 (H. Burt;), King Star 9.13 (F. Gray), Royal Battery 9.0 (W. M'Ewan).

There was only one withdrawal from the opening event, Master Boris. Public opinion was mainly in favour of Pacific Slope and Zola. On being lined up at the barrier Paddington Green was somewhat uneasy. A good start, however, saw Falstaff take the lead, but the Riddiford representative was soon replaced at the front of the field by King Star, with Maniaher.i, and Euripos close behind .Falstaff along the back. At the five furlongs post, just as Pacific Slope was moving up into a handy position, an unfortunate accident happened, Euripos falling «,nd evidently breaking a leg. At the turn for home King' Star and Falstaff were showing up prominently, but in the straight proper -King Star fell back, giving Falstaff the lead. At the distance Pacific Slope put in a challenge and, heading off Falstaff, /passed the post with an', advantage of one and a half lengths. Falstaff stayed on to beat Manialv;ra, who finished well, by a he-id. Old Gold was close up fourth, and Tempo viext. 'jime, lmin 42sec. k " Euripos had to be destroyed. (Winner trained by D. Hands.) •NURSERY HANDICAP, of 500 soys; second horse 100 soys, and third 50' soys from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. G. Hume's b f Princess Pat, by All Black—Martian Princess, 7.2 (W. Kitchener) 1 J B. MacEwan's b f Sleeping Beauty, by Boniform—Peace, 7.0 (A. M'Cormac) ......,: 2 G. D. Greenwood's eh g Pluto, by Sutala—Procrastinate, 7.9 (R. Mackie) ..'".......■ 3 Also started—Taiparu 8.13 (R. Reed), Backsheesh 8.7 (H. Gray), Quest 7.9 (A. Reed), Crerae de Menthe 7.7 (J. Barry), Five-Eighths 7.7 (J. Hockley), Ditchley 7.6 (G. Young), Martial Dawn 7.3 (B. Gunn), Soldier's Love 7.3 (E. S. Bagby), Kilreid 6.10 (S. Butler), Zero Hour,6.'lo (A. Dixon).. Of sixteen acceptors thirteen went to the barrier, the absentees being Warpath, Tommy Rot, and Password. . Backsheesh, with H. Gray in the saddle, was sent out favourite, while others well supported were Creme de Menthe, Taipairu-, and Ditchley. The field was sent away creditably, and the first to show up was Pluto, near the rails. Quest I also quickly found a prominent position. Turning for home, Ditchley. on the out- j side, moved up nicely, and the colours of Creme de Menthe were noticeable. At the distance there were several on almost equal terms. A splendid finish saw Princess Pat and Sleeping Beauty come up to the post on almost even, terms with Pluto. The littlcfancied Sleeping Beauty appeared to get home by the narrowest of margins, but the judge's vexdict was in favour of Princess Pat, Sleeping Beauty being given second place, and Pluto third. Quest finished in fourth position, but little distance behind the placed horses. Time, 59 4-ssec. The following horses carried overweight: Sleeping Beauty (21b), FiyeEights.(lilb), Ditehley (21b). (Winner trained by A. Godfrey.) ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, of 600 soys; second, horse 120 soys, and third horse 60 soys from the stake. Minimum weight 8.0. One mile. C. H. Cato's blk m Sycorax, by King Mark—Witchet, 4yrs, 8.3 (H. Gray) ;.*...' \... 1 Messrs. Wallace and Spring's b m Railand, by Finland—Landrail), ' syrs, 8.4 (M. M'Carten) 2 T. Byrne and J. C. Jgleeson's eh f Pente,: by Demosthenes—Kautuku, 3yr=, 9.5 (R. Hatch) 3 Also started: Early Dawn 8.9 (U. Reed), 80-Peep 9.13 (Morris), - Rosewreath 9.7. (R. S. Bagby), Bagdad 9.7 (F. Waddell), Will Oakland 8.11 (G. Young), Matatua 8.10 (A. Reed), Johnnie Walker 8.9 (K. Tucker), Hyttus 8.7 (A. Griffiths), Counter Attack 8.2 (J. O'Shea), Mumble 3.0 (L. Bevvy). The two withdrawals from this event were' Maioha and Parorangi. Of the t thirteen starters Pente was sent out favourite, and Will Oakland, Counter Attack, and 80-pccp were also fancied. A good start gave tho advantage to Rosewreath, with Early Dawn close up, and Will Oakland third. Along the back stretch, Counter Attack moved up into first place, and Mumble, who carried a pound overweight,' was lying fifth. The order at the first bond was Will Oakland, Counter Attack, Rosewreath, Early Dawn, and Mumble, Johnny Walker, a long way back, being at the rear of the field. Going towards the home turn, Pente made a forward move, but in the straight Sycorax went out to the lead, and easily maintained this to the post. Half a furlong from home Railand came through fast to ga.irf second place by a length from Pente, whose effort on the outside was of no' avail in 'reaching Gray's mount. Sycorax won easily by two lengths. Early Dawn was a good fourth, and Matatane headed the rest of the field. Time, lmin.oSsec. (Winner, Trainer V. A. Collelo.) APPRENTICES' PLATE,, of 350 soys ; second horse 70 soys, and third 35 soys from the. stake. .For three-year-olds. Apprentice riders. A. M'Donald's be Strategy, by Martian—Strathspey, 3 7.7 (R. Bagby) 1 J. S. Barrett's eh g Foo Chow, by Soferino—Tea Cup, 4 years, 8.0 (H. Marshall) 2 W. P v . Peacock's blk g Wamba, by Absurd—Central, 3 years, 7.4 (A. Hare) " 3 Also started t Adopted 8,0 (11. Mwkiel, Bitters 8.0 (H. Stuart). Doric

8.0 (G. Driscoll), Militaire 8.0 (A. Dixon). Pahaka 8.0 ■ (S. Anderson), Jioya.l Exchange 8.0 (J. Hockley), Silk Uein 8.0 (H. Clout), The Digger 8.0 (VV. Tonics), Valley Rose 8.0 (A. Griffiths), Blackhead 7.7 (A. M'Cormac), Counterstroke 7.7 (F. Voightj, Battle Knight 7.4 (L. Berry), Eni-thshine 7.1 (R. D. Morris), Triboulet 7.4 (It. 5. Mbrris), La Paloma 7.4 (H. Ryder). Malaga 7.4 (D. Hall), Sagacity 7.4 (A. Weaver), Rimutaka 7.4 (L. Butler). . A field of twenty-one contested the Apprentices' Plate, "from: which the missing .acceptors were Passenger. Missland, Prince Martian, Scrimmage, and' Raaeday. Battle Knight was sent out favourite;, and Malaga and Strategy also attracted attention. Some trouble was caused at the post through Bitters failing to go up to the barrier. Ea-rthshine was also, troublesome. .After a short delay, the field was sent away in fair order, Strategy and Valley Rose getting the best of the start. Earfchsbine was last to leave the barrier. Strategy led along the back, followed by. Valley Rose, and Counterstroke was in a handy position about fourth. After this, however, the latter was not prominent. On the way to the straight, Maiage went up. but turning for home Strategy was still in front. In the straight, Strategy was practically cantering, and was never headed, winning easily by three lengths. Foo Chow came fast at the distance and gained second place. Wamba finished well into third place. Maiage was close up, and Battle Knight and Bitters were the next of the bunch. Pakeha was last. Time, Imin 27 4-ssec. (Winner trained by J. T. Jamieson.) WELLINGTON 1 CUP, of 2000 soys, second horse- 400 soys and third .200 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Executors late W. J. Douglas's eh g < Maioha, by Hallowmas—Fairy . Gold, syrs, 8.9 (R. Reed) ..:./.... 1 W. Stone's br g Eleus, by Elysian— 'Kowerewere, Syrs, 7.7" (G. Young) 2 F. Ross's br h First Salute, by Marble Arch—Salute, syrs, 8.9 (H. Gray) 3 Also started :' Client 9.3 (M. M'Carten), Red Ribbon 8.5 (B. Deeley), Vespucci 8.0 (R. Mackie), Tenterfield 7.13 (J. O'Shea), Punka 7.12 (R. S. Bagby), Nobleman 7.10 (R. Reed), Lovematch 7.10 (A. Reed), Dusky Eve 7.5 (J. Berry), Idle Talk 7.0 (K. Tucker), Esperance 6.10'( W. Kitchener), Bonnie Heather 6.9- (A. Diion). The principal event resulted in one of the finest contested races yet. witnessed at Trentham, and the finish was exceptionally close. All fourteen acceptors were sent away very well, and Bonnie Heather took the lead. Passing the stand the first time, the order was Bonnie Heather, Nobleman, Dusky Eve, Idle Talk, and Maioha. Going to the back Maioha moved up to first position, and Eleus and First Salute also went up. To the straight the field was well bunched. From the distance the congest was vigorously fought out between Maioha, on the rails, First Salute (the favourite), Eleus, and Punka. The three first .named were separated by heads only. The time, 2min 31sec, constitutes a record for the race. > , (Winner trained by L. Wilson.) Acceptances for the Pahiatua Racing Club's Meeting, to be held on the 29th instant, close to-morrow at 9 p.m. with Mr. J. G. Swainson (secretary). The Riecarton-trained Fabrinade arrived from the South this morning to fulfil his engagements on the second and third days of the meeting. Visiting sportsman are reminded of the sale of Waikanae yearlings, which will be held at Mr. Lan Duncan's stables. Thorndon, to-morrow, at 2.30 p.m.