WELLINGTON RAGES

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 5, 6 July 1939, Page 11

WELLINGTON RAGES

THE WINTER MEETING

SECOND DAY AT TRENTHAM

LUCK WITH WEATHER

(By "Ariki Toa.")

After-another very wintry day yesterday, the weather once again took a decided turn for the better overnight, and today broke frosty and fine for the second day of the Wellington Racing Club's Winter Meeting at Trentham. The morning was very keen, with a touch of snow up the valley early, but the sun came through a near-cloudless sky difring the forenoon with promise of an ideal day for winter sport. The course had.a further thorough drenching following the first day's racing, which kept the going heavy, but it was otherwise in better order than seemed likely yesterday. The middle day is the off day of this meeting, with only a minor crosscountry event on the programme, but an attractive card was offered in the other items and there was an excellent attendance. The following were the results, with comment on the racing, up to the time of going to press:— HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, £350; second-horse £70 and third £35; 1 mile and 3 furlongs. 6—6— R. Burkes br g Ellanui, by Te Mohanui—Elinoa, 6yrs, 9.2 (J. McLaughlin) .............. .1 16—16-7-J. A. Mansfield's b g. Peach King, by Peach Brandy—Hallowvonia, 4yrs, 9.0 (I. RohlbfE) 2 12—15—Mrs. A. Capel's b g Tutor, "'■'■ by Chief Ruler —Graciosa, aged, 9.0 (M. Ritchie : ) ,-.".- 3 Also started: 5-5 Curie 10.12 (J. Cullen),, 8-8 Recollection 10.7 (G. Ridgway), 2-2 Bow Street (R. J. Mackie), 3-3 Loombination 9.12 (A. Gilmer), 1-1 Chat 9.10 (A. E. Ellis), 4-4 Awhiowhio. 9.9 (O. Mclnally), 9-10 War Lap 9.9 (J. Chaplin), 7-7 Seyfried 9.7 (J. Fergus), 10-8 Happy Heels 9.5 (A. Sagar), 11-11 Dancing Flame 9.2 (A. Jenkins), 13-12 Youssipof 9.2 (L. Dulieu), 15-14 Revival 9.0 (P. Burgess), 13-13 Stella Lux 9.0 (S. Anderson), 17-17 Titter 9.0 (A. Leach). Won by half a length, with threequarters of a length between second and third. Time, 2min 43£ sec. (Winner' trained by J. F. Tutchen. Frankton.) . Ellanui atbried in some measure for his failure on the opening day when he registered an attractive performance in winning the Highweight Handicap. He began fairly well and when the field was safely on the journey he occupied sixth position, a placing he -retained. till the turn. He then cariie home 'Solidly on the outside and, just short of the post, overhauled Peach King. The latter was one of the leading trio from the outset and ran his best -x*ace to date. Tutor was a good "way back until approaching the false rail, where he pushed through on the inside to secure the minor money. Awhiowhio was a shade unlucky in that he was seriously checked 'on at least three occasions and was also forced over a good deal of extra ground, Bow Street and Chat were handy enough at the false rail but did not come on. Curie and Loombination were closer at the finish than at any q.ther>-stage,, :-.'- i- \iri'\ '■'.'• ■>■■.?,- TRIAL PLATE, £300; second horse £60 and third £30; 6 furlongs. 4—2— W. C. Whitaeld's blk g Hunting Royal, by Hunting Song— Sangfroid, 3yrs, 8.11 (H. N. Wiggins). 1 I—l—W, A. lorns's br c Areas, by Hunting Song—Calisto," 2yrs, B.Q (W. J. Broughtbn) . 1......' 2 iq_n_o. Roberta's eh f Lady ■' •" Tinkle, by Defoe—Horomea, 2yrs, 8.0 (H. Goldfinch) .....; 3

Also started: 12-12 Auto Sweep 8.13 ' (p.. Burgess), 6-7 Cherry Picker' 8.13 (C. G. Goulsbro'), 15-15 Pirinoa 8.13 (J. McCauley), 13-13 Colibri 8;li (Af Jenkins), 8-8 Floral Robe 8.11 (S. Wilson), 15-17 Pharisee 8.11 (S. Tremaine), 18-18 Royal Show 8.11 (N. R. McKenzie), 3-4 Selkirk 8.11 (P. Atkins), 9-9 Snigger 8.11 (B. Morris), 11-10, Black Majesty 8.0 (H. J. Callahan)/ 5-5 Class*form 8.0 (A. C. Messervy), 1444 Dark Water 8.0 (R. JYFearn), 17-16 Gothic 8.0 (W. Jenkins), 2-3 King Gustavo 8:0 (C. T. Wilson), 7-6 Lord Midas 8.0 (L,« J.-Ellis). Won by a length, with half .a head between second and third. Time, Imin 21£ sec. "(Winner, ti-ained by D. N. Ducker, .Greenmeadows.) - - Hunting' Royal was responsible far a sound performance in the- Trial Plate. He was by no means well placed as the field came on to the course proper, but over the final furlong, he finished very resolutely. The •warm favourite, Areas, although hot too well drawn, jumped away splendidly and when he iiad charge a furlong from home looked like coming on to victory. However, he weakened in the last few strides and just held off Lady Tinkle for second money. The latter went a very encouraging race, especially as she drew the extreme outside, and she should not be difficult to place to advantage. King Gustavo got out well and was disputing the lead a couple of furlongs from home, but failed to run on. Colibri and Black Majesty showed a lot of speed. Both Gothic and Royal Show were closer at the finish than at any other stage. Classform and Cherry Picker were never sighted. CORUNNA HURDLES, £350; second horse £70 and third £35; 1| miles. ■ s—s—Mrs. R. Fleming's b g Mount ; Val, by Valkyrian—Ell Sorella, aged, 9.4 (R. Register) „. 1 B—B—C. W. Merrylees's eh g Golden Memory, by Gainscourt—Peep-o-day, syrs .(P. Jarvis- ... 2 4 2—J. E. Brunton's b g Vantoon, by Valkyrian—Bonista, aged, 9.6 (J.Richards);,.,..... 3 Also started: 1-1 Jewelled Girdle 10.11 -(Hl-VMaS-ia)., 3-4 LUstrallo.ll (R. W. Savage), 2-3 Primak 9.13 (P. Burgess), 7-7 Contract 9.8 <G. Linton), 6-6 General Ruse 9.2 (A. Gilmer). Won by five lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 39|sec. • (Winner trained by P. T. Hogan, Washdyke.) ' . Mount Val fenced with greater precision when he came home at the head of the field in the Corunna Hurdles. He was restrained in seventh place for practically a mile and a quarter, and it was not until racing across the 'top the last time that he was asked a question. .He quickly hit the front and held an advantage at the last hurdle, from which point he never appeared to be in danger of defeat. The comparative novice Golden Me-1 mory jumped splendidly with the exception of the last obstacle, which he bungled badly, but it did not affect the result' Vantoon showed his usual consistency to secure the minor money, and he was another to nearly come to grief at the last fence. The favourite, Jewelled Girdle, dipped badly on landing over the second obstacle, and commenced to tire v/ith five furlongs to go. Lustral Avas going splendidly irt ithe lead until he struck- hard at the penultimate obstacle, which knocked the steam out of him, I

SEATOUN HANDICAP, £350; second horse £70 and third £35; 6 furlongs. I—l—H. V. Lunken's b g Gold Ballad, by Hunting Song-^-Cherry Girl, syrs 3 9.2 (C. G. Goulsbro') 1 3—2—Miss G. Twist's b g Lucullus, Boy. by, Lucullus—Unreasonable, 6yrs, 9.1 (B.Morris) 2: B—lo—J. F. Walker's blk g Joe Louis, by Psychology—Lady Kilham, aged, 8.4, W. J. Broughton) 3

Also started: 2-3 Shining Hours 9.1 (G. R. Tattersall), 12-11 Rex Maitland 8.9 (A. Messervy), 13-13 Quilp 8.8 (P. Atkins), 5-4 Viracious 8.8 (N. R. McKenzie), 6-6 Erlick 8.5 (K. James), 11-12 High Test 8.5 (H. J. Callahan), 15-15 Conversion 8.4 (S. Anderson), 14-14 Gemara 8.3 (J. W. Jennings), 4-5 Te Ore 8.1 (S. Wilson), 9-9 Gay Hunting 8.0 (R.Marsh), 10-8 Neptune 8.0 (L. J. Ellis), 7-7 Night Eruption 8.0 (H.-N. Wiggins), 16-16 Tidal Gift 8.0 (P. Burgess).

Won by a length, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 22£ sec.

(Winner trained by N. T. Davis : Gisborne.)

Gold Ballad, topweight for the Seatoun Handicap, relished the heavy conditions, and after being among the leading half-dozen from the start he finished in great style to win decisively by a'length. It was a first-class effort in that he was forced to make his run on the outside of four horses. Lucullus Boy ran another honest race, disputing the issue with the winner to within 100 yards of the post, and he just held on long enough to stall off the fast-finishing Joe Louis. There was a lot of merit in the latter's performance, whose showing was his best for some time. Viracious was right up fourth after being handy at the false rail, but Shining Hours and Gemara failed to run on. Erlick and High Test were at the rear at the end of a furlong.

MATAI STEEPLECHASE, £500; second horse £100 and third £50; about 2h miles. '

I—l—L. C. Hazlett's eh g Slayer, by Valkyrian—Battlefiag, syrs, 9.13 (J. C. .Richards) .. -; 1 3_3_E. C. Loisel's br g Rapa Waiata. by Hunting Song—Pandemos, 7yrs, 10.3 (C. L. Kerr) . 2 6—6—Hi H. Bryce's eh g Hanover, by Little England—Spalpeen ■ mare, 9yrs, 10.10 (J. Mcßae) .. 3 Also started: 2-2 Pandine 10.10 (W. E. Shand), 7-7 Southern Blood 9.11 (I. Rohloff), 4-4 Chile 9.10 (R. Register), 5-5 Lactose 9.7 (A. E. Lord), 9-9 Car Leaf 9.0 (W. Grindlay), 8-8 Thrasher 9.0 (N. Watson). .

Won by two lengths, with twelve lengths between second and third. Time, smin 36 3-ssec.

(Winner trained by P. T. Hogan, Washdyke.)

The Matai Steeplechase resolved itI self into a > tussle between Hanover, Rapa Waiata, and Slayer after a mile and a half had been negotiated, and the trio were practically on terms as they raced towards the last obstacle. However, the superior stamina of Slayer decided the issue over the last bit and he won decisively by a couple of lengths. All three jumped splendidly. Chile bungled, the fence in front of the stand with a round to go and he trailed along in the rear to fill fourth place. Car Leaf and Lactose came to grief at the brush fence in the straight at the completion of a round, ; and Thrasher and Pandine were not asked to - jump . the last obstacle when hopelessly placed. Southern Blood scrambled over the sod wall and was not persevered with thereafter.