THE AUTUMN MEETING

Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 64, 17 March 1939, Page 11

THE AUTUMN MEETING

TRACK IN CAPITAL ORDER

LARGE ATTENDANCE

(By "Binocular.")

Conditions were well nigh perfect for the opening of the Wellington Racing Club's Autumn Meeting today, the rain of last weekend having been most beneficial to the grounds and lawns, which were bright and fresh as a result. The early portion oFthe morning was somewhat dull and overcast, but the weather was mild and pleasant when the racing commenced. The trao.: was in splendid order. A large crowd was early in attendance on the course, and the meeting promises to rank as one of the most successful conducted by the,club in recent years. Exceptional interest, was centred in the Thompson Handicap, which the consensus of opinion, had held to bear a very open appearance. The betting was under the usual win-and-place system on the all-elec-tric Julius totalistor, and broadcasts of the running were given on- the course for the benefit of patrons. , His Excellency Lord Galway and j party were present to witness the racing, and after the N.Z. St. Leger Stakes ' had been decided Beaupartir, the win- \ ncr, was decorated w^th the ribbon by Lady Galway. The following were the results and comment on the running to time of i going to press:— RIMU HIGHWEIGHT * HANDICAP, | £300; second £60 and third £30; 1£ miles. 2—2— T. Fisher and'T. R. George's b g Lustral, by Tidal —Asterism, syrs, 9.4 (A. E. Ellis) 1 3 —4— J. M. Cameron's b g Sir Nigel, by Grand Knight—Very Hot, aged, 9.11 (A. Jenkins) ....... 2 ;—6—G, W. New's b g All Blood, by; Psychology—-Bloodshed, aged, 9.0 (J. Chaplin) ~ 3 Also started": 7-7 Shy 10.9 (J. Nicolson), 8-8 Sunee 10.7 (A. Lord), 4-3 Bumble 9.12 (A. McDonald), 1-1 Prime Quality 9.10 ,XA. Sagar), 9-$ Great Quex car. 9.2 (C. Carroll). Won by a neck; third horse half a length away. Time, 2min \ 12sec. (Winner trained by T. R. George, Trentham.) Great Quex created some excitement vvhen the field was lining up for {he ctimu Highweight Handicap, when he bounded through the five-strand barrier, but he was brought to earth. He lost his jockey in the incident, but did not bolt very far and was brought back to repeat the performance, his rider staying with him to bring him up short. However, the stipendiary steward intervened, and ordered his return to the birdcage. The race itself saw history repeated in that the favourite again went down to defeat, although the first two horses were well backed. None of the competitors appeared mxious to set the pace, and finally Lustral went to the, front turning into the back to show the way to Dancing ; • FlamevAll Blood,-and Prime Quality. . the last-named having been a trifle j slow to move. Positions again under- i went quick changes in the next, three furlongs, Bumble, who had taken over t giving way to All Blood and Shy as they came across the top. All Blood was in charge after straightening up, but the half-brother to Lordly Knight commenced to bore out and it enabled Lustral and Sir Nigel to beat him home, the last-named putting in a strong claim just short of the post. Prime Quality was a fair fourth, with Bumble and Sunee next. TRIAL PLATE, £300; second £60 and third £30; 7 furlongs. 3_9__W. J. Woods's eh g Barabbas, by Rabbi—Alpine Camp, 3yrs, car. 8.6 (A. Jenkins) 1 5-^6—J. T. Spears's blk g Prediction, by Hunting Song—Lady Willonyx, 3yrs, 8.5 (G. R. Tattersall) ~.■■ 2 4—4— N. M. McKenzie's b g Cuisjnier, by Peach Brandy—Miss Quarantine, 4yrs, 8.5 (H. J. Callahan) 3 Also started: 14-15 Batsham 8.5 (R. Belcher), 12-11 Diareus 8.5 (P. Burgess), 17-17 Etzel 8.5 (L. Nesbit), 9-8 Floral Robe 8.5 (C. G. Goulsbro'), 11----12 Hunting Squire 8.5 (I. Briggs), 2-2 Improvident 8.5 (A.' E. Ellis), 3-3 Jacynth 8.5 (P. Spratt), 10-10 Little Dorrit 8.5 (W. Jenkins), 6-5 Parian 8.5 (J. Chaplin), 16-14 Pharisee 8.5 (D. Lamb), 15-16 Royal Show 8.5 (C. T. Wilson), 1-1 Ruling Star 8.5 (W. J. Broughton), 7-7 Titter 8.5 (W. Doyle), 13-13 Windsor Chief 8.5 (S. Anderson). Won by a half a head, third horse a head away. Time, lmin 29sec. (Winner trained by Owner, Trentham.) Although Trentham furnished the favourite for the Trial Plate in Ruling Star, who failed to flatter his backers at any stage of the journey, two of the dividend-payers came from _ local stables, the comparatively-inex-perienced Barabbas registering a particularly attractive performance when he got up to beat Prediction in the last stride. . Cuisinier, who was' in front inside the distance, made a bold bid for the honours, and had his run been delayed a shade he would probably have won. Parian was actually the first to show out, but Prediction, who had been drawn fairly wide out, showed a fund of early speed to take charge at the end of a furlong, Floral Robe being another to gain prominence after starting from wide out. However, the latter failed in the business, stages, and it was left to Cuisinier and Barabbas to challenge the pacemaker in the final stages. Titter and Etzel were noticed finishing on, but Parian weakened and was eighth to pass the. post. N.Z. ST. LEGER STAKES, £500; second £100 and third £50; for three-year-olds; 13 miles. I—l—T. H. Lowry's br c Beaupartir, by Beau Pere— April Fool, 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) 1 2—2— R. J. Murphy's b f Peerless, s by Beau Pere—Prestige, 8.7 (B. H.Morris) 2 4 4 -H. H. Pharazyn's b c Old Bill, by Nigger Minstrel—Liaison, 8.10 (C. G. Goulsbro') 3 Also started: 3-3 Cordnation 8.10 (P. Burgess), 5-5 Capricious 8,7 (C. T. Wilson). Won by two lengths; third horse a neck away. Time, 3min 3sec. - (Winner trained by Mrs. A. W. McDonald, Awapuni.) Beaupartir was made a very hot favourite for the St. Leger Stakes, and although he did not appear to be going particularly well in the early stages when the pace was slow, he proved definitely superior in the final stages. Coronation was lively at the barrier, and when the tapes were lifted he appeared to secure an advantage, which forced him to adopt the role of pacemaker, and as the quintet came through the straight he was showing the way to Old Bill and Beaupartir, with the other pair handy. It was not until entering the back j that Old Bill ran past the leader with

a view to livening up the pace, but the rider of Coronation immediately joined issue. This order was maintained right to the straight entrance, Peerless having joined Beaupartir in this place. With the pressure applied Coronation was the first to give way, whereas Beaupartir came with a smooth and sustained run to draw away to win easily by two lengths. | Peerless also finished well to touch out Old Bill by a'heck. PACIFIC HANDICAP, £500; second £100, and third £50; for two-year-olds; 6 furlongs. I—l—R. Stewart's br c Beau Vite, by Beau Pere—Dominant, 8.5 (H. N. Wiggins) 1 3 —2—E. J. Kirkwood's br f Pearl of Asia, by Limond —Aspic, 7.13 (W. J. Broughton) 2 6—6 —A. F. Symes's "br c Gayest Son, by Beau Pere--La Moderne, 8.3 (C. G. Goulsbro') . ... 3 Also started: 2-3 Baran 9.0 (B. H. Morris), 7-7 Globe Trotter 9.0 (G. R, Tattersall), 4-4 Moorsotis 8.7 (M. [Caddy), 5-5 Aranui 8.1 (P. Spratt), 9-10 Vascones 7.12 (H. J. Callahan), 10-9 [Counter 7.11 (J. Forsyth), 11-11 Night Pal 7.2 (A. Stokes), 8-8 Scold 7.2 (A. Messervy), 12-12 Not Out car. 7.5 (R. Marsh), 13-13 Social Credit 7.0 (B. Stpwe). Won by half a length, third horse a length and a half away. Time, lmin 12 3-ssec. (Winner trained by T. R. George, t Trentham.) Beau Vite proved Jiimself a highclass colt when, after being. a little slow to begin, he came with a sustained run in the straight to win the Pacific Handicap comfortably from his stablemate Pearl of Asia. The latter registered an excellent performance also, for she was drawn near the outside. However, after trailing the leaders to the turn, she secured a run on the rails and Beau Vite had to be stirred up to hold her off. Gayest Son' was always there, but he weakened slightly after the final half-fur-long. He is a likely colt for the future.. The southerner Scold was a creditable fourth, with Baran, who was prominent throughout, ahead of Moorsotis and Counter. The race should prove beneficial foj Baran.