WELLINGTON R.C. SPRING

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 101, 26 October 1925, Page 10

WELLINGTON R.C. SPRING

The following arc the descriptions of the races decided after "The Post" went to press:—

WELLINGTON HANDICAP,

Rapine wound up a good favourite, with Te Monanui and Kilfairc ivoll snpportcd. Merry Day returned a dividend of nearly two figures, white backers of Shining Armour received » good return. ■.Kilfairn led past tjio • stands from Shining Armour,. Royal "Divorce, Imperial Spark, Phoenix Park, and Carpontier. Royal Divorce led into the back straight from Shining Armour, Kilfairc, Phoenix Park, Imperial Spark, and Megan, with Rapine, Merry Day, and Kalakaua last. At the five-furlong post Imperial Spark and Megan wore throe lengths clear of Kilfaire, with Royal Divorce, Phoenix Park, Shining Armour, To Kara, Rapine, and To Monanui following in that order. At the turn Kilfaire had headed Megan, and Imperial Spark had retired, with Te Kara, Tc Monanui, Rapine, Shining Armour, and Merry J)ay most prominent of the others. There was a" scrimmage at the false rail, where Kilfaire hung out and stopped Te Kara, Shining Armour going into the lead. Merry Da.y then dashed up, and, going on, won easily by three lengths. Shining Armour defeated Kilfaire "by a head for second, with Te Monanui a close fourth, and then came Tc Kara, Rapine, Phoenix Park, and Megan. "W ELL KS L !■: V ST A X US. Commendation was backed down to decided odds-on, backers of Helen receiving a, much better return. Lysander, Limited, Kilperoii, and Commendation began host, and Ltciil Glad and Helen were showing up with them U3 they swept on to tho course proper. Wlica in line

for home Commendation came away, and won in a canter by live lengths. There was a good race for second, Helen beating Limited by a head on the post. Note was fourth, and then close up came Lysander, Kilperon, Alyson, and Kiosk, practically in line.

SHORTS HANDICAP,

Inferno was a slightly better fav-' ourito than Ilka, with good support for Motley and Fool's Paradise, Mimetic being at over double figures. Ilka, Oration, Licinins, and Shirley began best, and they were still prominent as the. field swept on to the course proper, with Mimetic' and Fool's Paradise handy. Mimetic did best on the outside in tho run to the post, and won well by a length from Ladyfingers, who finished fast. Suggestion was half a length away third, and then came Lucius, Fool's Paradise, Ilka, Inferno, and Oration. ' i OCTOBER HANDICAP. Cocoanut .was favourite in a good betting race, backers of Birthmark receiving over double figures, while those of the favourite showed a small profit. Lady Ideal began best, and with Cocoanut led a bunched field on to the course proper. Birthmark, Polyphemus, The Thorn, and Standard were prominent behind the leaders at the false rail, where Birth- i mark came through on the inside. Birthmark at the end won easily by three lengths from Cocoanut, with I Standard a length away.. Then came Polyphemus, Lady Ideal, Scrotina, Sash am/and The Thorn. j Details:— FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of 400 soys; second horse SO soys and third 40 soys from the stake. One mile and threequarters. 7 R. Hatch's h g' Askari, by Kilbroney— Lady Jean 11., 9.5 (P. M'Brearty) 1 3 C. F. Vallauce's hr g Merry Singer, by Merry Moment—Tettrazini, aged, 10:10 (A. M'Douald) 2 6 11. B. Lorigan's blk g Eonmark, by King Mark—Eon, aged, 10.3 (I. Tilsou) 3 (Winner' trained by owner, Awapuni.) Also started: 2 Sir Fanciful 10.8 (It. Hurt), 1 Captain Sarto 10.5 (W. Bowden), i Frisco Mail 10.5 (W. Scobie), 8 Wench IU.O (H. E. Rydcr^, a Gamecock 9.7 (D. Gunn), 10 Comedy Prince 9.0 (C. Robinson), 5 Red Head 9.0 (D. Butler). x . Time, Dmin 17sec. TAITA HANDICAP, of 800 soys; second horse 00 60V6 and third 30 soys from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 7 V. Riddiford's eh f Spode, by Tea Tray —Exclusive, 7.7, carried 7.8 (J. Barry) 1 4 C. Klgar's b g Vertigern, by Rqssen-dale-yPansy, 8.0, carried 8.3 (B. H. , Morris) ■. 2 I E. S. Luttrcll's eh g Bachelor, by Absurd—Procrastinate, 8.0 (H. Were) .. 3 (Winner trained by S. Reid, Trentham.) • Also started: 2 Kilmoyler 8.(5 (F. Waddell), 7 Climax 8.0 (T. Page), bracketed with Spode, II Propeller 8.0 (K. Ludlow), i Polonaise 7.12 (E. A. Keesing), bracketed with Vertigern, 3 Decoy,. Bird 7.12,' carried 7.13} (It. Reed), G Glen Innis 7.12 (W. 8. Bagby), 8 Lackland 7.12 (W. 11. Jones), 9 Volplane 7.11 (R. J. Mackie), 10 Limouito 7.11 (D. Watts), 5 Scotch Wit 7.9 (C. Eastwood). < Time, lmin 4sec. WAINUI HANDICAP, of 400 soys; second horse 80 soys and third 40 soys from the stake. One mile. ■ , ■ 6 J. A. Taylor's br g Tresham, by Trcssady—Lileacre, 4yrs, 9.9 (R. Reed) 1 1 Mrs. M. A. Perry's b g Tiega, by Kilboy —Queen Lizzie, 3yrs, 7.12 (W. S. Bagby) 2 5 W. aud D. J. M'Lennan's eh g Olympic, by Polydamon—Gay. syrs, 7.9 (W. H. Jones) . 3 (Winner trained by D. M'Cauley, Trentham.) Also started: 7 Quest 9.2 (B. H. Morris), ]2 Kilceit 5.12 (L. G. Morris), 3 Rivalry 8.3 (F. E. Jones), 4 Beacon Light 8.0 (F. Waddell), 2 Mandaae 7.10 (J. Barry), 9 Beaumont 7.9 (E. Ludlow), 8 Crossfire 7.9 (D. Watts), 15 Sir Pam 7.7 (W. Tippetts); 13 Captain Wai 7.7 (B. Rosen), 11 Dubious 7.7 (E. A. Keesing), 17 Kaiti 7.7 (C. liastwood), 10 Prin-temp3,7.7-(C. Butler), 13 Revel 7.7 (A. Didham), lfi Stream 7.7 (N. Trillo), 14 Zouavo 7.7, carried 7.10 (A. Hobson). Time, lmin 48Jsec.

KIMDTAKA HANDICAP, of 300 sots; second horse 60 soys and third 30 soys from the

stake. Seven furlongs. 9 C. 11. Slater's b m Killocli, by Kilboy— Queen Lizzie, Gyrs, 7.(1 (B. Uosen) 1 IR. JJicks's b f Bisox, by Bisogne— Cheshire Creeper, 3yra. 8.2 (K. Flower)' 2 SC. Louisson's b m Kilmiss, by Kilboy—Marty, syrs, 7.S (E. A. Keesiug) 3 (Winner trained by D. Kemp, Hastings.) Also started: 2 Star Stranger 8.10 (R. Reed), 3 Subjection 8.6 (carried S.S) (L. 0. ■Morris), 4 Indian Sage 8.3 (J. Barry), 10 Road Hog 8.0 (A. Griffiths), 7 Modern 7.13, carried 7.10 (S. Wilson), 13 Glaive 7.9, carried 7.101 (I). Butler), 8 The Tauk 7.8 (11. Burns), 15 Mountain Top 7.7, carried 7.2 (N. Trillo), 6 Closefire 7.0 (D. Watts), 12 Jolly fjlnd 7.3, carried 7.0 (A. Didliaml, 10 Twink 7.0 (J. Walsh), 11 Royal Mint 7.0 (W. H. Jones), IS Phantasy 7.0 (C. Eastwood), 17 Ardfinnan 7.0, carried 7.2 (C. Butler), 11 Ollatrim 7.0, carried 7.7 (W. Tippets), and 14 Panart 7.0 (J. Potter), bracketed. Time, Imin 33Jsec. WELLINGTON HANDICAP, of 800 S oys; second ICO soys, and third horse 80 soys from the stake. One mile and three furlongs. 7 B. Bnrgesa's br m Merry Day, by Merry Momenta-Labour Day, aged, 7.12 (D. Watts) 1 SR. Grace's b g Shining Armour, by Grcyspear—Sunglow, 4yrs, 7.0 (J. Potter) 2 3 W. 11. Gaisford's b g Kilfaire, by KMbroney—Satisfaire, syrs, 7.12 (W. S. Bagby) 3 IA. B. Williams's b g Rapine, 6yrs, 9.7 (R. Reed) 0 4 M. n. Tim's br g To Kara, aged, 9.1 (R. M'Tavish) 0 6 33. Riddiford's b li. Royal Divorce, syrs, 8.7 (E. A. Kcesing) 0 12 C. P. Nash's br g Imperial Spark, (lyrs, 7.12 (R. J. Mackie) 0 2 Mrs. W. Graham's b h Te Monanui, syrs, 7.11 (J. Barry) 0 10 W. If. Ballinger's b m Wnetea, syrs, 7.5 (inc. slb pen.) (N. Trillo) 0 9 P. Campbell's ell r Carpentier, syrs, 7.5 (inc. 51b pen.), (jr. Burns) 0 11 D. Kemp's br m Megan, aged, 7.2 (C. Eastwood) .....: 0 8 T. H. dowry's b g Phoenix Park, 4yrs, 7.0. (W. Jt. Jones) 0 13 Mrs. M. B. Eastern's br g Kalakaua, syrs, 7.0, carried 7.2 (B. Rosen) 0 (Winner trained by owner, Masterton,) Time, 2min 32Jsec. WELLESLEY STAKES, of ]000 soys, second 200 soys, third horse 100 soys, and breeder of winner JOO soys from the stake. I'or two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1 W. Jl. Gaisford's b g Commendation, by Limond—Eulogy, 8.4 (J. Harry) 1 4 G. F. Moore's b f Helen, by Limond— Helen Portland, 8.2 IK. A. Kcesins) ... 2 2W. McA. Duncan's b k Limitcil, by Absurd—llolyruod, 8.4 (it. M'Carten) .. 3, 3 G. M. Curries b c Lysander, 8.7 (Jl. Reed) n 6 W. Higgins's b c Kilperon, 8.7 (W. B Uagby) ". n 10 W. R. Kcmball's be Jlyraill, 8.7 (11. J. Mackie) 0 11 W. Jl. Kallingcr's b 0 Koyal Game, 5.7 , (C. Robinson) 0 S* I. J.upton's b c Kiosk, 5.7 (1). Waits) 0 7 V. Riddiforil's r.h f Note, 5.2, carried 8.4 (Ft. 11. Morris) it S,I. H. White's b f Real Glad, 8.2 (A. JHdham) 0 9W. A. Fuller's br f Alyson, 5.2 (R. M'Tavish) 0 (Winner trained 1 by',l. 0. E. Jones, Awajiuui.) Time, Imin .'ijscc. SHORT'S HANDICAP, of 400 soys, second 80 roys, a,nd third horse 40 soys from the stake. Six furlongs. 8 A. B. Williams's b c Mimetic, by Comedy King—Joyeusc, 3yrs, 7.8, carried 7.12 i (K. Reed) 1 CR. ICnox's b in Ladyflngers, by Merry Moment—Kakawnl, aged, 7.3, earned 7.45 (M. M'Donald) 2 12 Mr. W. 13. Ui.lwiira b g Suggestion, by Kilbroney—lmagination, oyrs, 8.10 (L. U. Morris) 3 (Winner trained by J. 11. Jeflerd, Hastings.) Also started: 1 Inferno 9.2 (M. M'Cartcu), 3 Motley 8.1 (W. 11. Jones), 2 Ilka 8.3 (I) Butler), 4 Fool's I'aradiae 5.2 (K. Jl. Keesing)' 5 Licimns 7.1.'i (I>. Watts), 11 Oration 7.13 (J. Barry), 7 Lucius 7.12 (W. S. Bagby), 4 Grand Knight 7.1 i (13. Rosewarne), brncketnd with Kool's Paradise; 10 Uo3c of Athens 7.U (I-;. liiidlpw), II Uuuex -7.11. curried 7.2 (I! RosunV 13 Miss llnpana 7.0 (J. Potter), II Shirley 7.0 (C. Eastwood). Time, Imin lCJscc.

OCTOBER HAXmCW', of r,OO snvs, second HI) snvg, and third horse DO soys from the stake. Six furloiiKS. 9 11. II Doyle's br a Ilirthmark. by Bczuniau—Cljjvolly mare, Gyrs, 8.0 (It. ,1. JUackie) I 1 .1. C. anil V. fj. Glcesou's eh f Cocoauut, !>y The NuL—Xiinta, D.vrs, I).B (W. S. .Ua E by> .' 2 I W H. KcmliHll's I) 2 SUfimlartl, by Absurd—l'crniical, B}-rs. ~.\i (M. M'Bouaid) ;; (Winner trained by owner. Awapnni.) AJsn started: II Naclariuo 5.13 (J. Harry) 15 Ncwbury Kiuc S.ia (M. M'Carlcii), ' 5 jUaunllcl 0.1 l Ul. Heed), 19 Salaiuls S.S (,C.

Robinson), S Polyphemus 8.0, carried 8. 3 (B. il. Morris). 8 The Thorn 7.12, curried 8.11 (H. M'Tavtsb), 2 Llandudno 7.12, carried 7.13 (l'\ Waddell), 14 Agitato 7.12 (A. Uobson), 6 Serotina 7.10, carried 7.5 (W. Brown), 10 Our Jack 7.7, carried 7.SJ (S. Wilson), 7 Lady Weal 7.5, carried 7.1 (N Trillo), und Horomea 7.5 (D. Watts) bracketed; 12 Pangolin 7.3 (11. Bums), 17 Lin Arlington 7.3 (C. Eastwood), 18 Gold Girl 7.0 (J. Walsh), and Jtarch Past 7.0,. carried 7.11 (12. A, Keesinf?) bracketed, 13 Sleet 7.0, carried 7.2 (B. Roseu), 1G Sasham 7.0 (E. Taafe). Time, Xrain ISisec.