OTAKI RACES

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 130, 4 June 1938, Page 11

OTAKI RACES

WINTER MEETING SOFT GOING PREVAILS HURDLES TO TAUMAU After a spell of fine weather there was tu» ufllucky change for the opening day of the Otaki Maori Racing . Club's Winter Meeting today. Heavy rain overnight and during the forenoon made; the grounds and course very soli The rain had let up before • , facing began, but the wind from the east was somewhat keen. • Under the altered circumstances there, was a very satisfactory attendance, although it was hardly as large a gathering as anticipated. The track cut tip at once and provided going that was more or less typical of Otaki in the winter. Results:— TARARUA HURDLES, £130; second ~. horse £20 and third £10; li miles. 2 Mr. C. Watkin's b g Taumau, by Rdyal Divorce—Khassia, aged, ' - 9.10 (B. Kowhai) 1 S.Mr. O. R.Williams's br g Primak, . by Acre—Lady Lucelle, syrs, 8.2 (P. Burgess) 2 1 Mr. A. E. Neale's b g Spender, by Lord Quex—Gold Painting, flyrs, 10.3 (C. Carroll) 3 .Also started: 5 King Mestor 10.9 (S. Wright), fl Aiguille 9;5 (P. Home), 4 Camilla Horn 9.2. (D. Gordon); 7 Otaki ' 9.2 (P. Jarvis), 8 Sunder 9.0 (A. Sagar), 9 Royal Highness 9.0 (M. Reardon). Won by thjree lengths, third horse four lengths iway. Time, 3min 1 ■ '4-51 .- sec.

(Winner trained by Mrs. A. W. ■i. ,i t ■ McDonald, Awapuni.) The field for the Tararua Hurdles was reduced to nine runners by the defection of Royal Romance and "Acron; arid the public selected. Spentier as .favourite, although there was . . good support for Taumau and Primak. i ' The trio finished ,in the money, but Spender had to be content with the - minor position. Jumping away smartly from No. 1 position, Primak took up the running from Spender, 'Otaki, Camillai Horn, and Taumau, Royal Highness dipping at the first fence and losing her rider. Going to the back stretch in the final rouijd Tauimau moved forward-to Join. Primak, and the pair opened up a gap , Of five lengths from Spender, with another longer intefval to Siirider and Aiguille. The leading pair were on terms at the final fence, but once in line for the judge Taumau finished the stronger to draw away and win by three lengths, with Spender who took the last fence badly, another four length* back. Camilla Horn and Aiguille were next. KUKU MADDEN RACE, £100; second ~ horse £.15 and third £5; 8 furlongs; special weights. (First Division.) 7 Mr. L. Alan's ch m Dainty Sheila; by Thomond—Shona, 4yrs, 8.10 (J. Chaplin) ! ."... 1 v ls Mr. B. H. Lorigaii's b g Diareus, ;

• v by Arausio—Misfe Diacquenod, i 2yrs, 8b (S. Wilson) 2 ■ -4 Mr. G.' F. Moore's br g tlord■ -;. Cavendish, by Beau Pere—Lady ■ Cavendishj 2yrs;. 8.0 (L. Monklejr) ..............i 3 , '. Also started: 8 Flying. Acre 8.10 (V. t....v~Jßpvan)„.2l Ciiisinier, 8.10 ; (R'Johnad *tone), J? Sir_.Rabbi 8.10 (N. 2,Quexopa B.lo>(Pi Burgess),')l7/Mitin gation B.UMA- Sagar), 19 Kinlock 8.10. i ; (?. Power), 14 Bourmond 8.10 (C. L. % Goulsbro'), 1 Prediction, 8.0 (G. R. -.TttttersallV; , < <■ \; Won by a length and a half, third horse a short neck away. Time, lmin 21 4-ssec. ; \ (Winner trained by R. T. McDonald, Levin.) ' (Second Division.) 8 Mr. C, McCullough's br I Shining Hour*, by Arausio—Sunny Hours, 3yrs, 8.10 (N. CaVaney) . 1 9 .Mr. C.... A, Cameron's b g Great - Quex, by Lord Quex—Lady . Ann/3yrs, 8.10 (G. P. Dowrick) 2 8 Mr. T. A. Duncan's b f Snigger, by Laughing Prince—Bellina, • Zyrs, 8.10'( W. J. Brbughton) .. 3Also started: 12 Mataroa 8.10 (C. * Carfdll), 19 Ngaitahu 8.10 (P. Home)/ 11 : Protectress 8.10 (W. Doyle), 5 ..Chacnxsmte iji'.lO (H. Wiggins), 23 Royal Toy. 8.10 . (EL Johnson) ,17 Dame Flora! - " 8.10 (R. Sargent)i 22 Lady Whetu 8.10 (P. Jarvis), 10 Old Bill 8.0 (R.,Flower), . ; ' 16 Barabba» 8.0 (P. Williams). ! , 'y "Woii by' six lengths, third horse two lengths away. Time, lmin 24sec. .(Winner trained by Owner, Woodville.) i The Kuku Maiden Handicap was run '' •- in two divisions; the first being the stronger from the point of view of quality, and the i favourite' candidates * Prediction and Quexona were included ./ therein. •; • ■ The first lot went off in good . line, : Diareus being the first to snow out from Lord Cavendish, but as they turn- • ed across the top Dainty Sheila moved ;up to attend the leaders, with Flying .' 'Acre also handy. As they turned for home Lord. Cavendish ran up fast and promised to be the-winner at the distiinte, biit Dainty Sheila,, held pn the • better over the final pinoh to. win by

a length and a half. Lord Cavendish's ' rider eased up near the post and Dlareus' came again to touch him off second. .Flying Acre was close up fourth with a gap to Prediction and .Atitigation. the last-named having been at'the rear throughout. After ■ breaking through the' tapes Barabbas failed to go off smartly in the secbnd division, and Snigger and Lady Whetu showed the way. out to Charmante and Shining Hours, Crossing .the top ' Lady Whetu took command only to immediately give way to Shining Hours as they straightened, up for the judge. .The sister to Karl and Sergia then drew right away to win - very comfortably by six lengths from Great Quex, with Snigger two lengths back, then came Protectress and Charmante. ■ ; WAITOHU HACK HANDICAP,, £125; second horse £15 and third £10; 6 furlongs. ' 1 Mr. F. Sarten's br g Advance Plane, by Warplane—Elysian ' Lady, syrs, 8.5 (S; Wilson) . 1 5 Mr. F. Nicol'.s blk g Joe Louis, by , Psychology— Lady Kilham, 6yrs, 9.5 (W. J. Broughton) 2 7 Mr. D. McCauley's b f Mother-in-Law, by Siegfried—Arbitration, . 3yrs, 82 (C. L. Goulsbro') ... 3 Also started: 8 Diamond Cutter 8.9 (P. Tyilliams), 2 Gay Hunting 8.8 (V. Bevan), 3 Fafner 8.6 (N. Vaughan), 6 Daisy Chain 8.5 (C. Cole), 11 Stargono 8.0 (ft. Johnstone), 9 Captain Treville 8.0 (S. Edwards), 4 Noisy Night 8.0 (G. R. Tattersall), 10 Daymist 8.0 (R. Dobson). Won by three lengths, third horse a ; . head away. Time, lmin 21sec. ; (Winner trained by it. Johnston, New Plymouth.)

jtavance Plane was a well-backed fancy for the Waitohu Handicap, and ha duly prevailed, winning very comfortably from Joe Louis, who narrowly held off Mother-in-Law and Gay Hunting, the last-named having been unlucky in that together with Daymist and Daisy Chain he was slow to move. Advance Plane and Captain Trevilie forged to the front in the first furlong

to lead Stargono,. Fafner, and Mother-in-Law. As they turned* for home Fafner moved forward to join Advance Plane, and the pair turned into the straight well clear of Noisy Night and Joe Louis, who moved up three furlongs from home. Nothing had a chanqe with the favourite, who drew away to win by three lengths from Joe Louis, who narrowly held. off Mother-in-Law and Gay Hunting. RAUKAWA HANDICAP,. £ 300; second horse £50, and third £30; li miles. 1 Mr. H. H. Pharaiyn's br h Quadroon, by Nigger Minstrel —. Liaison, 4yrs, 8.1 CH. Wiggins) . 1 t 2 Mr. W. J. Woods's b g Arctic King, by Rabbi—Snowland, 6yrs, 9.1 (S. Wilson) - 2 5 Mr. W. G. Stephens's ch g Horowheriua, by Acre — Country Picnic, aged, 7.7 (R. Sargent) . . 3 ' Also started: 8 Korero 8.7 (P. Williams), 4 Galteemore car, 7.11 (W. Doyle), 6 Liane 8.1 (C. L. Goulsbro'), 3 Kena car. 7.114 (W. Broughton), 9 Lapel car. 7.11 (R. J. Flower), 7 Terry 7.7 (N. Vaughan). • Won by two lengths, third horse a length away. Time, 2min 17sec. (Winner trained by L. Wilson, , Awapuni).

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB

, {By Telegraph—Press Association.) 'DUNEDIN, This Day. The Dunediii Jockey Club's "Meeting opened in fine weather but it broke before the third race, a storm breaking cold with a driving rain. The attendance- was good. Results: —. Tahuna Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase Handicap, £150; about 2£ miles. -1-1 Burwood, 10.5 (T. Boyle), 1; 2-2 Bally- Brit, 9.11 (V.Langford), 2; 4-5 Golden Wren, 9.0 (E. Jennings), • 3. 1 Scr.: Kelly the Crow, Signaller, Lyci--1 das. Length and a half; ten lengths. Time, smin 4sec, Trial Handicap,. £120; 6 furlongs — 7-11 Hunting Chorus,- 8.2 (H. Hibberd), 1; 2-4 Auctor, 8.6 <R. J. Mackie), 2; 4-3 Gay Vixen, M W. Jenkins), 3. Scr.: Turaki. Three-lengths; neck. Time, lmin 19sec.

Otago Hurdle Handicap, £250; 13 miles—6-6 Corban, 9.0 (Langford), 1; 1-1 Fireguard, 10.11 (R. J. Mackie), 2; Sunny Comet, 9.2 (Register), 3. Scr.: McHeath. Length and a half; five lengths. Time, 3min 24sec.

NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB

. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) NAPIER, This Day. The weather is gloriously fine and the track was in excellent order for the first day of the Napier Park Racing Club's Meeting. The attendance is good. , "Results:— Moteo Hack Hurdle Race Handicap, £100; li miles—3 Rapa Waiata, 9.4 (Kerr), 1; 8 Agog, 9.0, 2; 1 Mahala, 10.1, 3. All started. Three-quarters of a length, head. Time, 2min 53Jseci Maiden Scurry", £85; 5 furlongs—l Wilful Lady, 8.7 XQilmer), -1; 7 Hastings West, 8.7, 2; 13 Royal Ace, 8.0, 3. Scr.: Panerua; Imogen. - Neck; head. Time, lmin 4sec. . • ,

Marewa Hack Handicap, £100;' 1 mile.—l Thala; 8.13 (Atkins)rl; 2 Shani. 8,8, 2; 10 Mahutai, 8.0, 3. Scr;: Hamarift, Flying Comedy. ; Three lengths and a half; length and a half.:, Time, lmin 45 l-ssec. '

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB

(By Telegraph—Pres« Association.)

AUCKLAND," This Day.

• The weather was fine and the track in fair order for the Auckland Trotting Club's Meeting today. , There was a large attendance. Results:—

Winter Handicap, £200; 3.40 class; li miles.—s-3 Pirate's Last, 96 (L. J. Mahoney), 1; 2-5 Dick Redmond, scr. (A. T. Newdick), 2; 10-11 Elliotvale, scr. (I. R. Morrison), 3. Scr.: Audrey's Last, Canadian, Masterman. Neck, ten lengths. Times, 3min'34 2-ssec, 3min 42 3-ssec, 3min 49sec.

Mangere Handicap, £200; 3.5 class; IJ'miles. First Division.—l-1 Lady Potts, 12 (W. Clifton), 1; 2-3 Scottish Bard, scr (J. G. Robertson), 2; 5-4 Ratepayer, 48 (R, A. McMillan), 3. Scr.: Excel, Harlow, Kentucky Frank. Shbrt neck; head. Times, 2min. 54 3-ssec, 2 min 55 4-ssec, 2miri 52sec.

Hobson Handicap, £200; 3.38 class; 11 miles.—2-3 Parauri, scr (F. J. Smith),1; 1-1 Forest J6wel, 12 (August), 2; 3-2 Kete KUra, 12 (N. Paul), 3. Scr.: Wall Street, Tommy Boy, Vanora. Four lengths, neck. Times, 3min 28sec, 3min 28 3-ssec, 3min 28 4-ssec.

WANGANUI TROTTING CLUB

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) WANGANUI, This Day. The Wanganui Trotting Club's Meeting opened today in fine weather and with a satisfactory attendance. The track was.in good order. Results:— Kirk wood. Handicap, £100; 3.49 class; - 1J miles. —8 Arapai, 156 (A. F. Siddall), 1; 2 All Bingen, 12, 2; 3 Count Parrish, 12, 3. Scr.: Air Pilot.; Length; five lengths. Times: 3min 30 3-ssec, 3 min.3Bsec, 3min 44 2-ssec. • Innovation Handicap, £100; 3.49 class; li miles.—3 Tangaroa, 36 (C. G. Lee), J; 15 Stepson, scr, 2; 2 Plymouth, scr, 3. All started. Two lengths; neck. Eastbrook Handicap, £ 105; 3.30 class; li miles.—3.' Myrtle Oro, 24 (H. L. McNae), ,1; 1 Jackaranda," 36, 2; 2 Guy Zolock, 48, 3. Scr.: Arapai, Carus. Two lengths, length. Times, 3min 28 4-ssec, 3min 28 3-ssec 3min 27 4-ssec.

TRACK WORK AT ELLERSLIE

(By Telegraph—Press Association.)

AUCKLAND, This Day. The final gallops in connection with the Great Northern Meeting were marred to a considerable extent owing to one of the worst fogs seen at Ellerslie for. years. When work commenced it was possible to see-round to the sixfurlong post but a little later the atmosphere was so dense that gallops over a round and from the old mile post were the only on'fcs that could be timed accurately. Shortly before 11 o'clock the fog cleared to some extent but the large majority of the horses had completed their tasks.

The No. 1 grass track, on which the poles were 10 feet out, was in use. The hurdles were erected on the outside of the course proper but only one horse, Trimmer, was schooled over them. The going was holding.

The best efforts of the horses timed during the morning were those of Notlum, Enge, Kilonsa, and Valmint. Flood Tide was brought across by float from Takanini but owing to the conditions was returned home without being galloped.

Land Girl and Kilonsa reeled off six furlongs in lfriin 19 l-ssec, a gpod effort considering the conditions. Knight of Australia was holding Wee Pat throughout seven furlongs run in lmin 37 2-ssec, the last six furlongs taking lmin, 22 3-ssec. Knight of Australia worked well and Wee Pat also pleased. Bronze Wing had a good advantage over Bright Idea at the end of six furlongs which took lmin 24 l-ssec.

High Star and Salesman were companions over six furlongs but could only be timed over the last three, which they ran in 39 2-ssec. Salesman looks in fine trim.

Lady England was about four lengths clear of Erination at the conclusion of a round run in lmin 59sec. The latter appeared to be labouring at the finish and did not impress. Irish Comet and Smiling Thru got to the end 'of a similar task in 2min. Irish Comet was running on well at the end.

Jolly Beggar and AH Irish worked over a round, taking lmin 58sec, the former finishing in front. Valmint was clear of Gold Vaals, with Crooning further back, at the conclusion of seven furlongs, run in lmin 37 2-ssec. This was a first-rate trial. Jack Tar, with Love Parade to assist him, completed a mile in lmin 47 3-ssec, a very satisfactory a performance.

The Cornwall Handicap candidates King Rey and Master Brierly covered a round in lmin 56sec, this former being about a length in front at the finish.

The best sprint of the morning was that of Notium and Maori Song, who finished ahead of Prince Acre and Trilliarch over five furlongs, covered in lmin 4sec. The first-named pair impressed by their effort, while Prince Acre also pleased.

Enge finished in front of Tybalt over a round in lmin 55sec. The last mile took lmin 46 3-ssec, and the final six furlongs lmin 20 3-ssec. It was the best of the morning over the distance, and the performance of Enge will bring him into further favour for the Cornwall Handicap.

Hunting Blood reeled off live furlongs in lmin 5 3-ssec. He had a bit in reserve at the end. Cheval de Volee beat Huskie, with Killadar and Bass close up, at the end of a round in lmin 58 4-ssec. Shy and Alyth had a lot of speed on. Alyth had a shade the best of it at the finish, though Shy was staying on solidly.. •

ROCKFEL WINS

THE OAKS STAKES

A DECISIVE MARGIN

(United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright,) (Received June 4, 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, June 3. Fine weather attended the Epsom Sulnmer Meeting today, and there was again a particularly large attendance. The chief event, the Oaks Stakes, an event for three-year-old fillies, was won in effortless style by Rockfel, who had annexed the . One Thousand Guineas at her previous appearance. Result:—

OAKS STAKES, a sweepstake with £2000 added; second horse to receive 10 per cent, and third 5 per cent, of the whole stakes;-for three-year-old Allies; li miles and 5 yards. Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen's br f Rockfel, by Felstead—Rockliffe, - by Santorb, 9.0 1 Miss Dorothy Paget's b f Radiant, =■ by Blandford—Resplendent, 9.0 2 Sir Alfred Butt's br f Solar Flower, ::by Solario-'-Serena, ,9.0 ...... 3

Fourteen starters. Won by four lengths, a length and a. half between second and third. Winner bred at . the Weir Bank Stud, and trained by Captain O. M. Bell at Lambourn, Berkshire. 5 -• • ■

Although ,not an outstanding two-year-old Rockfel has carried all before her this season, and in her only two starts has won the One Thousand Guineas and Oaks Stakes, both victories being : registered -in convincing style. After, competing on three occasions in her juvenile career, she won her first race at York on October 7, | when she annexed the Mr.idcn Plate from a field of five others. An older sister of Rockfel in Rockfoil competed lin the Oaks last year, and ran last lof a field of thirteen. ■

Felstead, the sire of Rockfel, , won the English Derby in 1928 for Sir Hugo and is still- owned by the baronet, standing at the stud at a fee of 300 guineas. Felstead is a son of another Derby winner in Spion Kop, by Spearmint, who won the same event in 1906. and who was sired by ; Carbine.

Rockliffe, dam of Rockfel, was also owned by Sir Hugo, and was got by Santorb from Sweet Rocket. She was not started as a two-year-old, but a year older won five races, most of them over a long distance. She did not start in the classic events. At four years, she competed in twelve contests, and won three of them, winding up her Turf career with a victory in the Northumberland Autumn Plate, li miles, an event she had taken the previous' year. A point of interest is that she was' also trained by Captain Bell, who has handled Rockfel since a youngster.—"Ariki Toa."