W.R.C. FIRST DAY

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 15, 18 January 1930, Page 11

W.R.C. FIRST DAY

GLORIOUS WEATHER

STAKES TO TENTERDEN

All fears about the weather for Wellington Cup day at Trentham were set aside early this morning, and the brilliant sunshine gladdened the hearts of all racegoers, even if v did not please the owners of good mudlarks. Practically no rain fell at Trentham yostevday and the going to-day was just a trifle on the dead side. It was really ideal for the commencement of a hard three day meeting. Naturally with such a fine day after so much indifferent weather there was a bumper attendance at Trentham, with representatives of all parts of the Dominion and a small Australian contingent. Following are the details of the racing up to time of going to press: — The Governor-General, Sir Charles : Fergusson, aud Lady Alice Fergusson and party arrived on the course shortly before the second race. TBENTHAM HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 260 soys; second horse 40 soys and third 20 soys from the .. stake; one mile. 2 W. Parson's b g Master Clarence, by Clarenceux —Bod Queen, 6yrs, 10.4 (I. Tilson) 1 1 J. H. Cheshire's b g Prince of Orange, by Valkyrian—Lassie Doon, 4yrs, 9.10 (B. E. Thomson) 2 5 Sir George Clifford's eh c Semper Paratus, by Winning Hit — Equipment, Syrs, 9.5 (G. Salt) 3 Also started: 9 King's Jest, 10.11 (F. Corlett); 12 Vivo, 10.4 (A. H. Burt); 14 Mister Gamp, 10.3 (A. Hobson); 4 Fine Acre, .9.13 (A. Skipper); 16 Pale Star, 9.10 (J. Proctor); 15 Masher, 9.10 (A; Jenkins); 7 Llyn Dv, 9.8 (Alan M'Donald); 8 Eanelagh, 9.4 (D. O'Connor); 3 Patearoa, 9.2 (H. Dulieu); 11 Mathplane, 9.2 (C. Stratton); 6 Thurso, 9.2 (A. B. Ellis); 10 Marsham, 9.2 (W. Scobie); 17 Diana's Lad, 9.0 (N. Trillo); 13 Pedestal, 9.0 (E. Dunn). Prince of Orange and Master Clarence were the popular picks and they disputed the issue. Pateroa showed out first from Eanelagh, Marsham, Semper Paratus, Prince of Orange, and Masher. Paferoa still led at the halfmile from Semper Paratus and Prince of Orange, with Ranelagh, Masher, and Mister Gamp. next. Semper Paratus and Prince of Orange led to the turn from Pateroa, Fine Acre, Llyn Dv, Master Clarence, Eanelagh, and Masher. Prince, of Orange headed' off Semper Paratus at the false rail, but hung out. Master Clarence then camo through and joined Prince of Orange, the pair drawing -out to fight out the finish. Master Clarence beat Prince of Orange by a head. Semper Paratus was three lengths away third, with Thurso, Marshftm, Mister Gamp; King's Jest, and Fine Acre next. Time, lmin. 45sec. (Winner trained by F. P. Claridge, Eiccarton.) ■WELLINGTON STAKES, of 1000 ' soys; second 200 soys, third 100 soys, and breeder of the winner 100 soys from the stake; for two and three-year-olds; weight for age; five fur- . :longß. 10 C. E. Elgar's b g Tenterden, by Chief Buler—Bosellate, 2yrs, 6.12 (A. Eastwood) 1 •■ ''% A. Alexander's'br f Awaken, by . »""' Chief Euler—Wake Up, 2yrs, -■ 7.2 (L. J. Ellis) 2 2 J. Faulks' b f Aspiring, by Some Boy IL—Silver Peak, 3yrs, 5.3 (A.E.Ellis) 3 Also started: 16 Jaloux, .8.6 (T. Green); 12 Glenartney, 8.6 (B. H. Morris); 15 Auda, 8.6 (E. Eeed); 8 Ex Dono, 8.6 (H. Gray); 4 Princess Botty, 7.0 (W. J. Broughton); 19 Arisus, 6.12 (N. Voitre); 9 Cylinder, 6.12 (E. Burgess); 1 Sir Liinond, 6.12 (C. Eastwood); 1 Lady Pam, 6.9 (E. Coveney); 14 Dunraven, 6.12 (H. Wiggins); 11 -Ohrysology, 6.12 (K. Voitre); 13 Autopay, 6.12 (F. Baker); 20 Sargon, 6.12 (F. Fergus)'; 17 Isa, 6.9 (W. Jones). Bracketed: Sir Limond and Lady Pam.

: The Sir Limoud-Lady Pam bracket was very much in demand with backers, Tenderden, who was left out of the race book by accident, leading the field home at double figures. Isa, Autopay, and Arisus, Glenartney and Ex Dono,-began best, and Isa and Arisus turned for home first from Autopay, Aspiring, and Lady Pam. Aspiring took charge a furlong from home, but Tenterden and Awaken were throwing out solid challenges. Tenterden finished best to beat Awaken by a head, with Aspiring a head away third. Auda was fourth and Jaloux, Lady Para, Cylinder, Isa, and Princess Betty followed in that order. Time, lmin lssce. (Winner trained by W. D. Moroney, Tauherenikau.) APPRENTICES' PLATE, of 260 soys; second 40 soys and third 20 sovb from tho stake; for three-year-olds and upwards; apprentice riders; special weights seven furlongs. 2 A. A. Small's eh g Head Serang, by Chief Ruler—Chemise, 3yrs, 7.9 (W. Home) 1 13 J. S. M'Leod's eh f My Own, by Lord Quex —Tressida, 3yrs, 7.6 (W. Gomm) 2 4 Geo. Gould's br f Dutch Money, by Paper Money—Dutch Clock, 3yrs, 7.6 (L. Woolford) .... 3 Also 1 started 10 Auctioneer, 8.5 (N. Voitre); 5 Dolomite, 8.5 (F. Baker); 3 Rational 11., 8.5 (J. Gunu); 9 The Bailiff, 8.5 (W. Broughton)j 8 Assemble, 8.2 (D. Bush) 6 Imateagirl, 8.2 (E. Burgess); 12 Air Laddie, 7.9 (J. Downs); 2 Blue Metal, 7.9 (J.M'Laughlin); 15 Emotion, 7.9 (N. Dwyer); 14 Swiftray> 7.9 (K. Henhaw); 1 Disorder, 7.6 (D. Robinson); 11 Gipsy, Fate, 7.6 (W. Bell). Disorder, Head Serang, and Eational 11. were all solidly backed. Air Laddie, Head Serang, The Bailiff, My Own, and Dutch Money began best, and racing to the half-mile, Air Laddie, The Bailiff, and My Own Jed from' Dutch Money, Emotion, and Auctioneer, with Disorder at the tail of the first bunch. At the turn My Own and Air Laddie just led Dutch Money, who was coming through oa the rails with Auctioneer, Disorder, and The' Bailiff all handy. " My Own held off Dutch Money, but Head Serang came through on the inside over the last furlong to win very easily, if only by half a length from My Own. Dutch Money was half a length away third, with Disorder fourth, and Air Laddie, Imasteagirl, and Dolomite next. . Time, lmin 29isec. (Winner trained' by W. C. Griffith, Hastings.) FITZHERBEBT HANDICAP, of 350 soys; second 70 soys and third 35 soys from the stake; for two-year- ■ • olds; five furlongs.. 4 J. S. M'Leod's b f J«nny Diver, by Lord Quex —Polly Peachum, 7.10 (T. Green) 1 B,J. Fryer's blk f Green Linnet, by Tonbridge—Lady Bagletine, 7.10 (W. Taylor) 2 1 F. Earl'a b g 'fardwords, by Diacquenod—Mazabuka, 7.7 (K. Voitre) 3 Also started: 3 Arajean ml (L. J. Ellis)". 2 Nimble 7.12 (J. Barry), 7 Sporting Chance 7.10 (O. Goulsbro), 11 Coroner 7.8 (H. Wiggins), 12 Appeal .%,7 (E. liudlow), 13 Zephyrus 7.0 (J.

iDowus), 17 Mythology 7.7 (F. Fergus), 10 Double Bed 7.6 (L. Woolford), 5 Appledore 7.6 (E. A. Keesing), 6 Winsome Hind 7.5 (E. Coveney), 13 Trek 7.5 (A. Eastwood), 16 Bayacre 7.0 (C. W. France), 14 Rapallo 7.0 (W. J. Broughton), 9 Santa Anna ?.O (T. Mctcalf), 15 Cessation 7.0 (C. Davis), 18 Petrarch 7.0 (W. Gomin). Bracketed: Appeal and Zephyrue.

Hard Words was backed down to a very short price. Hard AVords began very smartly, with Winsome Hind, and they led on to the course proper from Zephyrus, Jenny Diver, Green Linnet, and Nimble. In the run home Hard Words held off Winsome Hind, but Jenny Diver and Green Linnet finished too solidly. Jenny Diver won by half a length from Green Linnet, who Ibeat Hard Words by a neck. Zephyrus was fourth, and Rapallo, Bayacre, Winsome Hind, and Double Eod were next. Time, lmin 2sec.

(Winner trained by L. Wilson, Hastings.)