TO-DAY'S MEETINGS

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 127, 3 June 1929, Page 11

TO-DAY'S MEETINGS

TttE OTAKI FIXTURE

LABGE ATTENDANCE

The Otaki Maori Eacing Club was again favoured with fine weather for the conclusion of. its Winter Meeting to-day. There was an exceptionally large holiday crowd, tnree trains bringing a big quota from Wellington. As a result of a heavy frost overnight the track was somewhat holding, but was still in excellent order considering the season. So great was the crowd, unofficially stated to be a record, that race books were at a premium a comparatively short time after the races commenced. Following * are the xesults up to the time of going to press:— PTJKEHOTF HACK HTJBDLE HANDICAP, of 130 soys; second 20, and third 10 from the stake; one mile and a half. 4J. O'Meara's b ni Modern, by King Soult—Velour, 6yrs, 9.11 (A. Jenkins) 1 2 J. A. Taylor's blk g Tresham, by Tressady—Lileacre, aged, 10.2 (P. M'Brearty) 2 1 G. B. Brown's br g Bed Bank, by All Bed —Willowbank, 6yrs, 11.2 (A. E. Stratton) 3 Also started: 3 Lady Gay 10.9 (C. M'Govern), 7 Sir Moment 9.9 (L. Jarvis), 8 Peshwa 9.9 (M. Nicol), 6 Bakauponga 9.8 (L. Mathieson), 5 Sneerer 9.6 (J. Blanche), 10 Pale Star 9.5 (T. Stokes), 9 General Wai 9.0 (P. Burgess). The order passing the stands was Bed Bank, Sneerer, Eakauponga, Peshwa, Sir Moment, and Tresham. Bed Bank still led up the back from Bakaukauponga 9.8 (L. Mathieson), 5 Sneerer Entering the straight Bed Bank was still in charge from Tresham, Modern, Bakauponga, Sneerer, Peshwa, and Lady Gay. The last flight of hurdles was practically down, and Modern raced away from the opposition to beat Tresham by ten lengths. Three lengths further back came Bed Bank, and 7 Eakauponga was fourth, in front of a close division. Time, 3min 2sec. (Winner trained by A. Goodman, Trentham.) WAIKANAEHACK SCTIBEY, the winner of each division to receive 60 soys; second 10 and third 5j five furlongs. First Division. 4 D. Watson's b g Grattan, by Gasbag—Taupiko, 3yrs, 5.5 (H. Griffiths) '„. l 18 J. H. Weeks's eh f Warzone, by Bisogne—Woletta, 3yrs, 8.5 (E. Burgess) 2 2 W. S. Glenn's eh m Naselle, by Nassau—Gwynnelle, •4yrs, 8.5 ! (B. H. Morris) 3 Also started: 26 Ahumai 8.5 (E. A. Tudor), 11 Catuna 8.5 (T. Metcalf), 24 Gold Chief 8.5 (L. M'Mahon), 10 Moutoa Fume 8.5 (J. Barry), 19 Spearin 8.5 (J. F. Fergus), 14 The Budget 8.5 (Mr. J. Duggan), 2 Adventus 8.0. (C. France), 23 Castle Island 8.0 (T. Webster), 27 General Gas 8.0 (J. Ward), 9 King Hal 8.0 (C. Davies), 8 Eoundelay 8.0 (L. G. Morris), 1 Trench Eaid 8 0 (D. Farrell). Grattan was first to show out from Eoundelay, Warzone, Naselle, and Catuna. When the field settled down Grattan was in front from Warzone, Catuna, and Moutoa . Fume. Grattan was just in front of Catuna and Warzone racing into the straight, with Naselle and Moutoa Fume well placed of the others. In the run to the post Grattan stayed on best to beat Waizone by three-quarters of a length. Naselle was two and a half lengths away third, just in front of Catuna. Time, lmin 4 l-ssec. - (Winner trained by H. j. Batten, Feilding.) Second Division. 13 B. Burgess's b g Werata, by Acre —Temperance, syrs, 8.5 (P. Bur- _ .gess) 1 d i. Penman's br g Kotahi Eka, by Aere—Aberbrothock maxe 3yrs (W. Blanche) 2 12 C. T. Keeble's b f Great Lady, by Bisogne—Lady Elgiva, 2yrs. 8.0 (A. G. Murray) ......... 31 Also started: 3 Animated 8.5 (G ' Sandilands), 15 Cavity 8.5 (H. Youne), I 24 Merry Glee 8.5 (W. Broughton) 17 Pompadour 8,5 (K. Bobinson), 25 Scottish Standard 8.5 (B. Marsh), 7 Win© Tray 8.5 (A. Jenkins), 22 Arrowzone 8.0 (C. Broughton), 6 Half Acre 8.0 (S. Wilson), 16 Painting 8.0 (J. Mulvihill), 23 Eioghail 8.0 (K. Voitre). Scottish Standard was hopelessly left and Kotahi Eka went out first from Pompadour, Werata, Animated, and Arrowzone. Kotahi Eka led into the straight from Werata, Pompadour, Animated, Wine Tray, and Half Acre. In a great race to the post Werata got -up to beat Kotahi Eka by a head. Great Lady was third, three-quarters of a length away. Time, lmin 4 3-ssec. (Winner trained by owner,-Masterton.) ; TE TIMI KABA MEMOEIAL, STAKES, of 250 soys; second 30 and third 20 from the stake; one mile and a- furlong. 1 K. Tito 'a eh g Paitomi, by Bisogne —Monaghan, 6yrs, 9.4 (L. G. Morris) 1 5 The Hon. T. M. Wilford's b"g Tcheka, by Night Baid—Bussian Maid, 3yrs, 7.2 (C. Davies) .. 2 4V. E. Bryant's br g Maui, by ■ Arrowsmith—Hinearoha, 4yrs, 7.9 (K. Voitre) 3 Also started: 7 Merry Damon 8.8 (C. Broughton), 10 Vesperus 8.4 (H. Griffiths), 3 Spearmiss 7.12 (T. Webster), 6 Anolo 7.9 (J. Barry), 8 Black Mint 7.8 (A. G. Murray), 8 Briar Boot 7.4 (T. Metcalfe), 13 Imperial Spark 7.0 (E. Marsh), 14 Borsalene 7.0 (B. A. Tudor), 11 Henna 7.0 (W. Bronghton), 12 Kilbronsyth 7.0 (J. Gunn), 9 Shrewd 7.0 (W. H". Gomm). Passing the stands Tcheka led Briar Boot, Kilbronsyth, Paitonu, Maui, and Merry Damon. Tcheka was still in I front entering the back stretch from Briar Boot, Paitonu, Anolo, Kilbronsyth, Shrewd, Borsalene, and Maui. I With threo furlongs to go, Briar Boot | and Tcheka were together in front of Paitonu, Anolo, Maui, Shrewd, and Borsalene. Briar Boot led into the straight from Tcheka, Paitonu, Maui, and Anolo, but once in line for the post Paitonu put in a fine run which, landed him a winner by two lengths from Tcheka, Tcheka lasted just long enough to hold off the fast-finishing Maui by three-quarters of a length. Briar ■Boot was right up fourth. » Time, lmin 57 2-ssec. (Winner trained by J. Fryer, Hawera.) BANGIUEU HACK HANDICAP, of 120 soys; second 20 and third 10 aovs from the stake} one mile and 55 yards. 2 B. M'Mullian's b g Fine Acre, by Acre—Elegant, 4yrs, 7.0 (T. Webster) : 1 1 L. S. Smith's blk g Boyal Black, by Eoyal Stag—Field BatteryValeric mare, syrs, 9.1 (K. Bobinson) 2 6 P.. Findlay's b g Marjoram, by Catmint—Wahneeta, 4yrs, 8.1 (H. Griffiths) ..., 3 Also started: 3 Kiriana 7.8 (O. Davies), 5 Monetize 7.3 (J. Gunn), 4 Kilorell 7.0 (A. G. Murray), 9 Money I Mint 7.0 (J. F. Fergus), 8 Fallow 7.0 (K. Voitre), 7 Ironic 7.0 (T. Metcalfe). 10 Hatteras 7.0 (B. Marsh). Fine Acre led Monetize, Money Mint, Marjoram, and Hafcteras oasfc e£ the j

straight. Going up the back stretch 1 Money Mint joined Fine Acre in front, the pair being followed by Monetize, Marjoram, Fallow, Hatteras, and Royal Black. Money Mint was just in front of Fine Acre tnrning into the straight, next coming Marjoram and Monetise, with Fallow and Boyal Black also close up. Over the last furlong Fine Acre ran on well and withstood a determined challenge from Boyal Black to win by half a neck. Eoyal, Black was three lengths in front of Marjoram, 'and Monetize was fourth, well np. Time, Imin 48sec. (Winner trained by A. Jf. Wright, Foxton.) TAIPTJA HANDICAP, of 175 soys; second 20 and third 10 from the stake; sis furlongs. 1 T. A. Duncan's b g Consent, by Acre—Lucky, 3yrs, 8.9 (L. G. Morris) 1 2 A. Trevor's b h First Acre, by Acre— Oka, syrs, 7.5 (T. Webster) 2 10 W. H. Ballinger's blk h Eoyal Game, by Eoyal Stag—Arihia, . syrs, 7.8 (A. G. Murray) -3 Also started: 12 Piuthair 8.6 (H. Griffiths), 4 Dobbin 7.12 (K. Voitre), 3 Moutoa Treasury 7.11 (J. Barry), (5 Bonogne 7.10 (E. Drinkwater), 5 Broad Acre 7.0 (W. Broughton), 8 Last Crust 7.0 (J. F. Fergus), 7 Cerf 7.0 (E. A. Tudor), 11 Gardant 7.0 (C. Davies), 9 Toapaiti 7.0 (L. M'Mahon). Consent soon went to the front from Dobbin, Broad Acre,- Toapaiti, First Acre, and Eoyal Game. Broad Acre joined Consent three furlongs from home, and they raced together info the straight, followed by First Acre and Dobbin. Once in the straight First Acre challenged strongly and actually head.cd Consent momentarily, but Morris, riding a vigorous finish on Consent, brought him home a head in front of First Acre. Eoyal Game was three lengths away third, and Broad Acre just beat Dobbin for fourth place. Time, Imin 16 l-ssee. I • ' (Winner trained by F. Tilley, FordeU.)