TO-DAY’S RACING

Evening Star, Issue 20985, 26 December 1931, Page 12

TO-DAY’S RACING

D.J.G. Summer Meeting Good Crowd at Wingatui

Tho Summer Mooting of the Diuicdiu Jockey Club was opened at Wiugatui in fine weather. After the past three days’ heavy rain the course was dead, but an excellent sward of grass made the going much better than expected. The attendance was large. Results:— OTOKIA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, 115sovs, second 15, third 6. Minimum, weight, 9st. Im. 6—Mr J. M. Samson’s br g ROYAL LIMOND (Limond Royal Exchange), syrs, 9.4 (H. Anderton) 1 3—Mr G. R. Hunter’s Topere, 10.2 (E. Mackie) 2 2—Mr H. F. Morton’s Pharaoh, 9.3 (N. C. Trillo) 3 Also started: 6 Taboo 11,2, 4 Wingatui 10.0, 1 Dumblane 9.12, 7 Felony 9.12, 9 Evening 9.5, 8 Desert Glow 9.0. Pharaoh was first away and was closely followed by Evening, Taboo, Wingatui, and Topere. Topere took charge at the five-furlong post, and was joined by Desert Glow at the far turn, Dumblane and Pharoah being two lengths away. Running down _ the straight Royal Limond came up with a good rush and beat Topere by half a length, Pharoah being a length and a-half away. Time, Imin 44 2-ssec.

TRIAL STAKES, lOOsovs, second 15, third 5. For horses that have not won a race of 60sovs to the winner at time of sta. „ing. Three-year-olds Bst 21b, four-year-olds and up-

wards Bst 61b, mares allowed 51b. I—Mr G. Murray-Aynsley’s ch. g RIRI (Paladin —Reproachful), 4yrs, 8.6 (D. O’Connor) 1 7—Mr J, M. Samson’s Princess

Argosy, 7.12 (R. J. Mackie) 2 s—Mr J. A. White’s Dressy, 8.1 (L. J. Ellis) 3

Also started: 9 Bitractor 8.6,' 11 Bold Brigand 8.6, 12 Kips 8.6, 4 My Council 8.6, 7 Nithvale 8.6, 3 Sun Palace 8.6, 6 Sunward 8.6 (car. 8.7 J), 3 First Song 8.2 (car. 8.3), 13 Ruatui 8.2, 8 Reminder 8.2 (car. 8.3), 2 Trek 8.1, 14 Flying Amy 7.11 (car. 7.12). Riri gave trouble and had to be started from the “ pen.” Bitractor was first away, with My Council, Kips, and Flying Amy handy. My Council was leading at the four furlong post, Kips, Trek, Dressy, and Sunward being close behind. Kips was knocked back when approaching the far turn, which My Council rounded first, followed by Dressy and Princess Argosy, Riri being next. That was the order into the straight, but Riri came up to win by a length, Princess Argosy being half a length in front of Dressy. Time, Imiu 30sec. FLYING HANDICAP, ISOsovs; second 20, third 10. 6f. 14 —Mr A. H. Fisher’s b g SOLMAR (Solforino —Marsa), syrs, 7.0 (A. Leckie) 1 12—Mr E. N. Didham’s Filosol, 7.0 (W. Coughlan) 2 11—Mr J. M. Samson’s Lord Argosy, 7.5 (R. J. Mackie) ... 3 Also started; 9 Palermo 9.3, 1 Charmeuse 8.13, 8 Martian Chief 8.6, 5 Fair Weather 8.3, 5 El Boa 7.7, 3 Greenaway 8.1, 2 Al Jolson 7.13, 13 Assemble 7.13, 4 Caterpillar 7.7, 7 Dulen 7.5, 6 Blue Metal 7.3, 10 Aspiring 7.2. From a perfect start Caterpillar was first to show out, followed by El Boa, Lord Argosy, and Aspiring. Caterpillar led at the far turn, followed by El Boa and Blue Metal. Caterpillar was first into the straight, where Solmar came through on the rails and won by half a length; length between second and third. Caterpillar was fourth. Time, Imin 14 3-ssec. SALISBURY HANDICAP, 115sovs; second 15, third 5. Im. 1— Mr G. Murray Aynsley’s hr m KAKARA (Paladin—Orange Blossom), 4yrs, 8.11 (B. O’Connor) 1 2 Mr G. A. Fielding’s All Smiles, 8-7 (J. Dooley) 2 s—Mr P. C. Webb’s Gold Pit, 8.5 (W. Brown) 3 Also started: 4 Last March 8.10, 3 Night Rose 8.9, 7 Ballance 8.4, 8 Night Parade 8.3, 9 Fair Exchange 8.0, 10 Palmary 7.9, 6 Colonel Cygnus 7.7-, 6 Solmuri 7.7. Colonel Cygnus and Last March were the first to show out and the_ former maintained his lead till entering the straight, followed by Last March, All Smiles, and Kakara. Here Kakara went ahead and won by two lengths, a short neck between second and third. Time, Imin 41 3-ssec. N. J. Dywer broke his collar-bone when Palmary fell in the preliminary. NOTES ON THE EVENTS [By Sr. Cx-Ain.] FIRST BLOOD TO THE SAMSON STABLE. Dumblane (£2sli), Pharaoh (£l9Gi), Topere (£l3ls), Wingatui (£126)), and Taboo (£105) were the best fancied in the Otokia High-weight Handicap. Pharaoh was the first to show out, and led Desert Glow, Taboo, Wingatui, and Topere over the first two furlongs. Then Topere and Desert Glow took charge, and at the far turn wore racing two lengths clear of Dumblane and Pharaoh, with Wingatui and Taboo, who was dropping back, next. Going to the home turn, Wingatui ran up ard joined Topere and Desert Glow as they turned into the straight, Duinblane and Royal Limond next. The latter put in a good run from the distance post, and catching Topere opposite the lawn stand beat him by a long neck. Pharaoh was two lengths away third, just beating Dumblane, with Wingatui and Desert Glow. Evening was a bad last. RIRI AT LAST. Riri (£463) and Trek (£320) carried most of the money in the Trial Stakes, Sun Palace and First Song (each £7l J), My Council (£68.)), and Dressy (£65) being the next best fancied. Riri was placed in the pen, and delayed the start several minutes. Bitractor and My Council were the smartest to jump out, with Kips, Flying Amy, and Trek next. After going a couple of furlongs the latter got badly knocked back. My Council and Dressy led Princess Argosy and Riri across the top, and at the

turn into tho straight My Council, Dressy, and Princess Argosy wore on even terms with the favourite just in behind them. The latter made a forward move at the distance post, and had something in reserve to beat Princess Argosy by three-quarters of a length. Dressy was a long neck away third four lengths in front of Trek. Kips, My Council, and Bitractor were next. AUCKLAND R.G. The weather was fine and there was a large attendance at Ellerslie for the opening day of the Auckland Meeting. The track was fast. Results:— QUEEN’S PLATE, SSOsovs. Im. 7—NEA LAP, 8.4 (Gray) 1 I—Fiji, 8.6 ... 2 3—Pomp, 8.9 3 Scratched: Bronze Tray, Jaeldy Karo, Lord Val, Trishna. Won by a neck each way. Time, Imin 38 3-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, l,ooosovs. 6f. 3 INFLATION ... 1 4 Tea Trader ... ... 2 6La Moderne t 5 Midinette ... f Scratched: Closing Time, Directory, Princess Bell. Won by three-quarters of a length; length. Time, Imin 14 l-ssec. Dead heat for third place. ROBINSON HANDICAP, ToOsovs. 7f. 1— HUNTINGDON, 9.0 1 3 Hcremia, 8.3 2 2 Juniper, 8.10 3 Scratched: Wild Country, Chief Jewel, Amber Link, Escalus, King’s Knave, Marchette, Princess Star. Won by three-quarters of a length; head. Time, Imin 26 3-ssec. TARANAKI J.G. The Taranaki Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting was opened in fine weather. Tho track was in good order and the attendance fair. Results: — HUATUOKI PLATE, 75sovs. 7f. 2—ATTENTIVE, 8.0 ... 1 1 — Constant Sun, 8.2 2 4 Cereal, 9.2 3 Scratched: Tangiroa. Won by a length, two lengths. Time, Imin 28 4-sse' BOROUGH JUVENILE HANDICAP, 75sovs. 6f. 2 BROKEN RULE, 9.0 1 3 Merry Way, 8.12 2 1— Miss Lorraine, 8.0 3 All started. Won by half a length; neck. Time, Imin 3 l-ssec. MANAWATU R.G. HURDLES HANDICAP, lOOsovs. l|m. 2 ARROWHEAD, 9.10 1 3 Royal Songster, 10.1 2 I—Conjurer 11,, 11.8 ... ... ... 3 4 Disrank also ran. Won by four lengths; twelve lengths. Time, 3min 15 l-ssec. MAIDEN PLATE, lOOsovs. 6f. (All 8.0.) 1— BARBACAN ... 1 2 In Vain 2 4 Waratah 3 Scratched: Araunah, Black River, Decree Nisi, Sailor’s Love, Umpire. Won by two lengths; head. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec. TARARUA HACK HANDICAP, 115 sovs. 1m and If. 2 CHILD STUDY, 8.8 ... 1 I—ManaWatu, 7.11 2 4 Arajean, 8.8 3 Scratched: Adelphi, Flakewhite. Won by a length; head. Time, Imin 58sec. f GORE T.G. The Gore Trotting Club’s Meeting was opened in fine weather before a good attendance. The track was in good order. Results:— CROYDON HANDICAP, 120sovs. 1 Jm. 3 KIPPACH, scr 1 I—Carl Bingen, scr 2 7 Bob Elliott, scr 3 All started. Won by a head; five lengths. Time, 3min 42 4-ssec. TRIAL HANDICAP, 120sovs. Ira and sf. 6 LADY DIRECT, scr 1 3 Central Pointer, 24yds 2 I—Nelson’s Fortune, scr 3 Scratched: Dusky. Won by half a length; two lengths. Time, 3min 53 4-osec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, lOOsovs. Im. 5 CHILDE DE ORO, scr 1 4 Erin’s Boy, 24yds 2 3—Madame Locancla, scr ... 3 All started. Won by two lengths; three lengths. Time, 2min 16 2-ssec, ASHBURTON T.G. The Ashburton Trotting Club’s Summer Meeting was held before a very large attendance. Tho weather conditions were excellent and the track hard. Results;— MITCHAM HANDICAP, ISOsovs. l*m. I—FIRST WRACK, 25yds 1 5 Guy Carbine, scr . 2 3 Fairyland, scr 3 Scratched: Arohanui. Won by half a length; twelve lengths. Time, 3min 32 l-ssoc. ADVANCE HANDICAP, loOsovs. IJm, 7 TATSY DE 080, scr ... 1 4 Midnight Sun, scr 2 3—On Parade, scr 3 Scratched: Historian, First Prince, Guy Ziah. Won by half a length; neck. Time, 3min 26 l-ssec.