OTAKI MAORI RACING CLUB

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 73, 24 September 1923, Page 11

OTAKI MAORI RACING CLUB

FIRST DAY'S RESULTS

NOTES, ON THE RACING.

(By "Sir Lancelot.")

The weather was dull and threatening for the opening day of ths Otaki Maori Racing Club's Spring Meeting, held on Saturday. There were occasional glimpses of sunshine, and a heavy shower just before the seventh race hurried people to the shelter of the stand. The attendance was satisfactory, the special trains being well patronised, and a large number of the club's patrons■journeyed up by rail. Some interesting racing was witnessed, and during the day three New Zealand Cup candidates were successful. Mr. A. P. Wilson was the stipendiary steward in attendance. The only occasion he had to call the Judicial Committee together was in connection with alleged interference with Prince Hal in the Waitawa Handicap. It was decided that the- affair was accidental, no blame being due to any of the other riders. During the afternoon the sum of £16,823 10s was passed through the totalisator, against £18,800 for the corresponding day last year. Only ten shilling tickets were sold, which doubled the work of the staff. With the exception of the first event, which was of the straggling order, Mr. Vincent's starting was satisfactory. The absence of a band, one of the features of meetings at Otaki, was commented on.

Peep o' Day was taken out of the Kapiti Hack Hurdle Handicap, leaving in eight runners. Erie and Mountain Peer received most support. Eonmark began quickly, and at the first hurdle had a commanding lead of Probate. This pair was. prominent at the stand, where the field- was well strung out, with Goldshine a bad last. In'the second round Mountain Peer went in pursuit of. Eonmark, and got near him at the turn, but in the run home Eonmark finished well, and won by four lengths. Bonibrook was, a poor third, with Triboulet and Erie, who was never prominent, next. Probate finished last. Goldshine pulled up in the'second round. Eonmark was allowed to gain an advantage at the start, which helped him to win.' He is engaged at the Manawatu Hunt Club's Meeting, to be held on Wednesday.

There were thirteen runners for the Puhi Maiden Plate, after Bonnie Louisa, Kirkivood, The Chattel, Piffle, and Anticipate were taken out. Most support was forthcoming for Heatlicote, and the bracket (Sir Pam and Enthuse). Sir Pam drew inside position, and, jumping out well, was always prominent, winning handily from Heathcote, Imperial Spark, and Idance. Kalakauadrew N o . 3at the barrier, but eradu-ally-drifted back, and was at tile tail -end at the finish. He ran in the colours of Mrs. F. S. Easton, and was making his first appearance. On this form he cannot have much chance in the Hawkes Bay. Guineas. Sir Pam is-a-ehestunt horse by 'Pan-mure, from a Sir Ladtlo rr.are, trained by R. Hatch at Awapuni for .Air. W. Higgins, the' Wellington owner.-' ■■•■•• - >■ Megan." Five-Eighths,' and Redsome were- withdrawn, from ... the . - Ratihiku Hack Handicap; in which the nine run-' aits -imrluded Submerge.'-' Alabama, who earned top weight; was sant out a stro-.ig favourite. He be^an well, and, lenc.injr throughout, never looked iike gcUms beaten. Ke, ivon in good style ... from -Sukrierge, .with-.- lVnim. who was chasina; the .winner all . the way, in fc!.,>d place. Zero Hour, making ms fcrsl appearance in his new owners colours, was next,, Alabama, £ero Hour, and Vindictive are New Zealand Cup candidates, all in with light imposts. Alabama is trained at Jjoxlon by h\ G. Caimont for Messrs. Dwan Bros., of Wellington. All the acceptors for" the Teone Makitonore Memorial Stakes were paraded. Patuki and Admiral Codrington were carrying most money when the totalisator dosed .Kilgour at once essayed the role of pacemaker, and at the stand was showing just clear of Cheer Up, Admiral Codrington, and Lady Ben. When the back of the' course «as reached, Cheev Up had ranged •Wide K.lgour, who was still going n™ % ;, C.rucelle and Arch Salute im P d, cheir Positions three furlongs w£? .""ft^a'nd and Patuli were at the tail end of the Held Kilgour was stiU at the head of affairs as they turned into the straight. Ad miral Codrington -assumed charge half way down, and won nicely by abouthalf a length from Arch Salute, with handy "IFI PUt V 1 f Stro"S late vun, handy. Kilgour, Lady Ben, and Cheer Up were next. The winner, who strip, ped well was improved with the racing ne had. at Wanganui and Marton 'He h|s, incurredla Sib .penalty - for the New Zealand Cup, in which he is hanaicapped at 7.7. All started for the Pakiho Hack-Han-dicap, except Dodo, who was not brougit to the meeting. The favourite, Cushat,' draw inside position, and jumped out well enough, but quickly went back. Bonny Marion, who has lots of pace, rushed to the front, and, with Treadwell and Happy Days, was prominent at the turn. In the run home Happy Days finished best, and won by about a length. " After being last off the mark Bright Eyes got up and beat Treadwell, for third place. Cushat greatly disappointed his backers. He is in the Maiden at Feilding on Wednesday. The also-started division also included Imperial Spark, who had raced earlier in the day. All thirteen acceptors paraded for the Waitawa Handicap. Irapuka, Island, and Megan were the popular picks, iiacksneesh broke the line, and had Island, Miss Rene, and Matareka as his nearest attendants. At the bend Backsheesh was still clear, with Irapuka coining fast on the rails. The latter put in a strong claim in the straight, but failed to catch the leader who was a clear length to the good at the finish. Megan finished fast in third place, and headed Island in the ast fifty yards Counter Attack was iast. Although .he was one of the least fancied, the success of Backsheeah who has been m the sale list for some time, was popular. His owner 'Dr Onlmer was present, and the success was celebrated with musical honours in the stewards' room. Trentham trainer J. MLaughlin scored a long overdue win. Backsheesh paid over a quarter of a century for £1. Kyoto was the only scratching for the Tanmaka Welter Hack Handicap, leaving 111 seven runners. The top weight, Martulla, finished up favourite Bonecto got out quickly from a good dispatch Mr. Vincent made in front of the stand. _ r Racing along the back, Pleasure joined Boneclo,: and this pair was well clear at the bend, where Auckland, iJartulla, and Elothenes improved their positions. Bonccto and Pleasure ■were m trouble ai the distance, whei-e Auckland and Elothenes appeared to have; the best of it. '.. I n , the run to the Martulla came through, and overnauhn" the tiring leaders, won by about a length from Elothenes, with Auckland and Bonecto ne?t. Bonifant and Lady Waimangu . were Well back. -me only defections from the concluding event were Arch Salute, Amber lips, and Yankee Dan, who had raced

earlier in the day. Ecuador was backed down to a very short price. Para broke the line and was prominent with Counter Attack and Callaghan for half way : At the bend before reaching the straight, Counter Attack drew clear, and, coming away in the straight, won comfortably from Ecuador. Helen Rufus got up in time to beat Para for third place. Counter Attack van last earlier in the day, and when he won it was not surprising that he paid nearly half a hundred for £1. The imported horse is trained by F. Higgott at Otaki. He is in (he New Zealand Cup with 6.7, and does not incur any extra weight for the win.

Owing to the jockey engaged to ride Callagnan in the concluding event at Otaki on Saturday being engaged at an inquiry, C. Jenkins, who is now attached to J. H. Prosssr's Porirua stable, rode the chestnut in the preliminary gallop. The appearance of the wellknown horseman in the saddle was the signal for much cheering from the crowd, who no doubt remembered many successes of Jenkins on the old course down by the sea, where the racecourse remark, "Are you ready, Charlie " originated. He also won the first race on the new course at Otaki on Gipsy Belle. H« won two races at the 1 last meeting at the old course on the performer named.

Details are appended. Kapiti Hack Hurdles, of 150 soys; one mile and three-quarters.—Mr. E. L. Barnes's blk g Eonmark, by King Mark —Eoa, syrs, 9.7 (J. Kaan), 1: Mountain Peeij syrs, 10.10 (A. M'Donald), 2; Bonibrook, 6yrs, 9.7 (H. Gordon)., 3 Also started: Erie 10.5, Triboulet 9.11/ Probate 9.9, Sir Agnes 9.6, Goldshine 9.3 Time, 3min 19 l-ssec.

: Puhi Maiden Plate, of 100 soys; five furlongs.—Mr. W. Higgins's 'eh c Sir Pam, by Panmure—Siv Laddo mare, 4 ■yrs, 8.0 (R. Mackie), 1; Heathcote, 3 yrs, 8.0 (A. G. DixonJ, 2; Imperial Spark, 4yrs, 8.7 (A. E. Ryder), 3. Also started: Holloa 8.7, Lady Nello 8.7, Silver Mill 8.7, Waimana. 8.7 (car. 8.104), Enthuse 8.0 (coupled with Sir Pam), Idanoe 8.0, King of Hearts 8.0, Rene Mavis 8.0, Ralston .8.0, Kalakaua 8.0. Time, lmin 6 l-ssec.

Katihiku Hack Handicap, of 150 sovg; sav«n furlongs.—Messrs. Dwan Bros.' b g Alabama, by Boniform—Northern Rose, 4yrs, 8.10 (C. W. France), 1; Submerge, syrs, 7.0 (car. 6.7). (W. H. Jones), 2; Panim, syrs, 7.2 (car. 6.11) (J. ■ Dombroski), 3. Also started: Vindictive 7.12 (car. 7.7), Parorangi 7.12 (car. 7.9), Bayana 7.6, Zero Hour 7.5 (car. 7.6 i), Manchester 7.0 (car. 7.4). Time, lmin 32 3-ssec.

Teone Makitonore Memorial Stakes, of 500 soys; second 50 soys, third 25 soys, out of the stake; one mile and a quarter.—Mr. H. Hickey's eh g Admiral Codriugton, by Gazeley—Raiisyl, aged, 8.13 (A. G. Dixon), 1; Mr. F. E. Ross's br g Arch Salute, aged, 8.5 (J. Dombroski), 2; Mr. J. O'Brien's b g Patuki, syrs. 8.1 (J. Barry), 3. (Winner trained by owner, Hastings.) Also started: Bitters 8.5, Lady Ben 7.8, Kilgour 7.2, Demand 7.2, Crucello 7.2 (car. 7.34), Cheer Up 6.11. Time, 2min 14 3-ssec.

Pahiko Hack Handicap, of 150 soys; six furlongs.—Mr. E. Penman's eh g Happy Days, by Merry MomentJeanne d'Arc, 6yrs, 7.13 (A. G. Dixon), 1; Bonny . Marion, 7.11 (W. Blanche), 2; Bright Eyes. 7.6 (car. 7.1) (W. Tippetts). ,5. Also started: Debate 8.3, Cushat 8.3. Treadweli 8.2, Blackhead 7.12 (car. 7.9),'lhapotoa 7.6 (car. 7.1), Solrino 7.6 (car. '7.1). No time was taken.

Waitawa Handicap, of 250 soys; six furlongs.— Dr. H. A. Gilmer'a b g Backsheesh,- syrs. by. Bezonian—Sequinette, 7.1 (F. M'Govem), 1; Irapuka, 8.11 (N. Shore), 2; Megan, 7.8 (car. 7.5) (H. K. Alexander), 2. Also started • Cleasanta 9.0, Amber Tips 8.2, Prince Hal 7.11 (car. 7.8).. Island 7.11, Miss Rene 7.5 : (car. 7.1J-),... Mountain Signal 6,13- (car. 6.8). Counter' Attack 6.13 ' (car. 6.10), Jaekeroo 6.12, Matoreka 6.12 (car.: 6.7), Yankee Dan 6.9 (car. 6.7). Time, lmin 17 4-ssec.

Taumiika Welter Handicap, of 150 soys; one mile.—Messrs. Collinson and Walker's b m Martulla., by Martian— Tortulla, syrs, ■ 9.4 (B. H, Morris), 1; Elothenea, 8.0 (J. Dombroski), 2; Auckland, 8.6 (car. 8.3) (B. Brodie), 3. Also started: Pleasure 8.8; Bonecto 8.8, Lady Waimangu 8.3, Bonifant 8,0. Time, 1 11:111 47 2-ssec.

Kereihi Roere Welter Handicap, of 230 soys; one mile.—Mrs. C. E. Smith' 3eh g Counter Attack-, by Jaeger—Assertive aged, 8.0 (R. Mackie), 1; Ecuador, 8.5 (M. Conway), 2; Helen Rufus, 8.3 (car. 8.0), 3. Also started: Callaghan 8 5 (car 8.2), Hallowroz 8.5, Petunia 8.3 Fleeting 8.3 (car. 8.0), Par a 8.3, Detroit S.O, Bestir 8.0. Time, lmin 46sec.