IDEAL CONDITIONS AT TRENTHAM

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 22, 26 January 1924, Page 8

IDEAL CONDITIONS AT TRENTHAM

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S

MEETING

GLOAMING WINS WATERLOp

STAKES.

For the concluding day of the Wellington Eacing Club's Summer Meeting the conditions at Trentham : r-e idep.2—quite as perfect as those •on the opening day. ■ Everything points to a n.ost successful conclusion to an enjoyable meeting. Quite apart from the racing the grounds offer a particularly fine attraction as a picnic resort and the course to-day is the chosen place of many", parties. The grounds, lawn, shrubbery, and garden present, if anything, a more attractive appearance than on the opening day, all having benefited from the light rain of the week. Though there was no likelihood of an attendance so large as that on Tuesday, the patronage to-day was exceptionally good. The early trains were crowded, and there was a heavy motor traffic on the Hutt road. The good attendance at the start of the first race was improved by many arrivals early in the afternoon. As was the case on Tuesday, perfect weather enabled a full display of summer, frocks, and summer sunshades were much in evidence. The racing promises to be interesting, and there is a fair representation of "claes." A special feature todaj wa3-the reappearance of Gloaming, who has not carried silk for some time. The champion successfuDy contested the Waterloo Stakes.

The improved accommodation at the course enabled patrons to obtain an excellent view of the racing. Enjoyable music was again supplied by tho Ist Battalion Wellington' Regiment Band. Amongst those present to-day Were Sir Francis Bell, the Hon. J. G. Coates, and Mr. T, M. Wilford/ M.P. ■ ' Eesults up to the time of going to press were as follow :— . WALLACEVILLE HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 350 soys, second horse 70 soys and third- 35 soys from the. stake; one mile and a half. 1 C. Boyle'a eh g Carawock, by Spalpeen—Sylvia Park mare, 6yrs (H. . Gray), 10.6 ....'. 1 2 W. R. Kemball's b g Vagabond, by Martian—Gipsy Girl, aged (R. S. Bagby), 11.8 2 6 H. W. Johnson's blk g Malingerer, by Black Dove—Miss Vamoos, syrs .(T. Young), 9.3 3 Also started: 3 Palamon (A. E. Ellis) 10.9, 4 Santiago (P. Raynor) 10.5, 5 Eonmark (L. G. Morris) 9.2. There were no scratchings for the opening event, and betting was keen. Carawock, on the strength of his performances on the two previous days, was favourite.- Good support was' also accorded Vagabond and Palamon. There was no delay at the start, and Eonmark and Palamon took up the running, closely followed by the others, passing the §tand. Palamon led out of the straight from Eonmark, and at that stage Carawock was last. Along the back stretch Palamon was --still leading, with the rider sitting up. The rear division closed on Eonmark, and with five furlongs to 'go the field was bunched. Coming to the straight Santiago was prominent, and in the straightv proper Santiago and Carawock were in charge. The latter put in his run at the distance, and had no difficulty in stalling off a strong challenge from Vagabond to win by threequarters of a length, Vagabond being two and a half lengths in front of Malingerer. Santiago was fourth, Eonmark fifth', and Palamon last. Time, 2min 35.2-ssec. .. ' / (Winner trained by J. W. Lowe.) * WATERLOO STAKES, of 750 soys; second horse to receive 150 soys and third 75 soys from the stake;;six furlongs. ' .. 1 G. D. Greenwood's b g Gloaming, by the Welkin —Light, aged, 9.1 (G. Young) -. 1 3 Chisholm and Macdonald's eh m ■Glentruin, by Sunflower ll.—Castelline, aged, 9.11 (M. M'Carten) 2 2 T. H. Lowry's b c Nigger Minstel, by All Black —Aurarius, 2yrs, 6.12. (R. S. Bagby) .............".": 3 Scratched: Parody. Parody was not called upon to contest the Stakes, leaving Glentruin and Nigger Minstrel to oppose Gloaming, who was given a reception on entering the bird-cage. The champion, pf course, was heavily supported, but Nigger Minstrel carried a fair amount of money. The inside position at the-barrier was drawn by Gloaming, and Nigger Minstrel was No.. 3. From a good start the two-year-old led the way across the top, and before the straight proper was reached he appeared to be well clear of the other pair. Once heads Were turned for home, however, Glentruin and Gloaming closed the gap, and with the trio practically on level terms at the distance the prosr pects were for a great finish. Over the last furlong the champion, in the centre, gradually forged ahead of Nigger Minstrel, but Glentruin hung to him. The last-named, however could not make any impression, and Gloaming won splendidly by a neck, Nigger Minstrel being a ' similar' distance behind Glentruin. The result was greeted with loud applause, and Gloaming" on returning to the bird-cage was given another enthusiasticl, ovation. Time, lmin 12 J.-ssec. '

(Winner trained by E. J. Mason.) ' HOPEFUL STAKES HANDICAP, of 350 .soys,' second horse to recoiv'e 70 soys and third 35 soys from the stake; five furlongs. 1 G. F. Moore's br f Lady Bentinck, by Absurd—Bonny Portland (J. Barry), 8.9 l 3H.■ L. Russell's br c Siaosi by . Elysian—Civilisation (H. Gray), . 8.2 . 2 8 R. O'Donnell's b f Lake Uru, by Sunny Lake—Arai-te-uru (W. Tippets), 6.10 v .-; ;...... 3

Also started: 6 Lady Isinglass (D Butler). 7.12, 4 Falladeen (C. Heed) B.o£, 10 Gay Queen (A. Rowlands) 7.4^, 2 Eachael. (W. Bagby) 6.12;- 9 Slump (Cj Rcbmson) 7.1£, 7 Subjection (T. Metcalf) 7.2J-, 5 Bonideer (0. Voight) 6.9, Bon Marche (D. Watt) 6.7 , Father's "Voice and Termination were the only scratchings from the two-year-old event, leaving a field of eleven. Lady Bentinck, who has been placed on the past two days, Was made a warni favourite, - and the best fancied of the others were Siaosi and Rachael. Opinion as to form .worked out very well. At fhe barrier and' Gay Queen were on tho rails. When the field was dispatched Bon March lost his rider and took no part in the race. The others kept in close formation to the straight proper, and as they negotiated the bend Bonideer appeared to bo best placed. The favourite, however, was prominent, and soon assumed the lead. Others endeavoured to, head off the favourite, but could not succeed, and traong them iionitlcui' (tiled at tSt tfusi-

ness end. The favourite won by half a length from Siaosi, who had only a neck to spare from Lake Uru. Rachael was close up, fourth. Time, lmin. (Winner trained by 0. Cox). MELROSE HANDICAP, of 350 soys; .. second horse to receive 70 soys and third horse 35 soys .from the stake; seven furlongs. 2 J. D. Ormond's b f Penelophon, by King Mark—Hoy, 3yrs, 8.11 (F. Waddell) 1 1 G. Johnston's eh m Ihapotoa, by Potoa—lhapuna, 6yrs, 9.0 (A. Oliver) '....; 2 5 C. Elgar's b g Pantagruel, by Panmure—Adelicia, 3yrs, 8.1 (H. Young) .'. 3

Also started: 10 All Marimba (A. Griffiths) 8.7, 4 Basso (M. M'Carten) 8.7, 9 Star Ranger (A. Evans) 8.5, 6 Kilris (C. Reed) 8.4, 3 Parorangi (H.\ Gray) 8.3, bracketed with Sir Pam (C. Robison) 8.1, 8 Imperial Spark (J. Barry) 8.1, 15 Good Mark (G. Cotton) 8.0, 7 Bayana (A. Reed) 7.10, 14 Goldspinner (T. Metcalfe) 7.7, 16 Heathcote (D. Butler) 7.7, 17 Sunshot (W. Bagby) 7.5, 12 Panim (J. Ramsden) 7.5, 11 Koauau (R. H. Binns), 6.11, 17 Merry Singer (C. Butler) 6.9, 18 Fillette (D. Watt) 7.0. '

Zero Hour was the only withdrawal, and of the nineteen saddled up, the top weight, Ih'apotoa, carried most money. The next best fancied were Penelophon and the bracket. Almariraba and Imperial Spark were next to the fence at the starting post, but did not benefit by their position. Sir Pam was the first to show up from, the start, after which Penelophon >vas'prominent, and led the field round to the straight. With two furlongs, to go the race appeared to be between Penelephon and Ihapotoa, and they maintained their position at the head of affairs. Half a furlong from the post Heathcote fell, and the rider (D. Butler) received a nasty shaking. Penelophon, who won the Douro Cup on Thursday, won with a length to spare, from Ihapotoa. Pantagruel was one and a half lengths away, third, with a number of the others' close up. Bayana was placed fourth. Time, lmin 27 2-ssec. (Winner trained by S. Waddell.) SUMMER HANDICAP, of 1000 sots, second horse to receive 200 soys and third 100 soys from the stake; one mile. Lovesign (T. Metcalfe), 7.6.. 1 Roseday (A. Wilson), 9.9 2 Gold Light (F. Waddell), 9.4 ... 3 , Also started: Enthusiasm (M. M'Carten) 8.11, Quest (J. Barry) 7.9, Chimera (A. Stowe) 7.6,' Martian Miss (W. Bagby) 7.6, Queen . March (A. Reed) 7.8£, Counter Attacks (O. Voight) 6.9, Wild Hind(R. H. Burns) 6.7, Ares (W. Tippetts) 6.7. F Won by two lengths and a half, three-' quarters of a length, between second and third. Time, lmin 37 2-ssec.