DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB

Evening Star, Issue 22572, 13 February 1937, Page 9

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB

Cup Won by Wild Chase Champagne Stakes to Haughty Winner Sir Charles Clifford’s “Hat Trick”

'After a spell of good weather it was unfortunate that it should have broken so badly on the eve of the Dunedin Cup Meeting, the most important fixture held each season by the Dunedin Jockey Club, and necessitated the postponement of the first day’s racing on Thursday until yesterday. About an hour and a-half prior to the commencement of the programme a very heavy shower fell in the city, which no ‘ doubt prevented a large number from attending the fixture. The weather at Wingatui, as is often the case, was not so bad, and the afternoon’s racing was held in sunshine, and before the cup was run there was quite a good attendance considering there was not the usual halfholiday. Visitors from north and south and the country were strongly in evidence, and they were treated to an excellent afternoon’s sport. The course was in much better condition than anticipated. It showed how effective the new drainage scheme had proved, and provided good hut slow going, and under the sunshine and wind improved as the afternoon progressed. The race for the time-honoured Dunedin Cup was a good one, and the victory of Sir Chas. Clifford’s three-year-old, Wild Chase, was a popular one, and marked this owner’s first success in the race. Unfortunately he was not able to be present, and his trainer received the handsome trophy attached to the stake on his behalf. His colours were also carried to victory in the Publicans’ Handicap and Champagne Stakes, thus performing the “ hat trick,” a feat also shared by his trainers and Jockey. With the exception of the winners of the first two races on the card, Hoyal Saxon and Robant. the other six were well supported. _ This no doubt kept the money in circulation and at the close of the day the investments totalled £16,791 (win £7,016 10s, place £9,774 10s) as compared with £17,260 10s last year, £16,757 10s in 1935, and £13,412 in 1934. Mr Gieseler’s starting left _ a _ good deal to be desired as in the majority of cases the dispatches were either moving in or snap ones. The result was that too many of the riders were looking toi-secure undue advantages in the jump out. The meeting was managed and the racing, in addition to being interesting with good finishes, was also clean and no inquiries were necessary during the afternoon. Concluding results:—■ PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP, £300; second 45, third 15. 1-I—PAPER SLIPPER, Sir Charles Clifford’s br c, by Paper Money—Shuffle, Syrs, 9.3 (G. Humphries) 1 7-7—Silk Paper, Mr M. J. Forde’s br m, 6yrs, 7.8, car 7.5 (P. Spratt) 2 3-3—Knockfin, Mr W. Scott’s b m, 6yrs, 8.11 (A. Russell) ... 3 Also started; 4-5 Lochlaggan 8.8 (J. Dooley), 6-6 Viking 8.2 (J. W. Jennings), 2-2 Half Note 8.1 (car. 7.10 (H. J. Powell), 5-4 Rebel Chief 7.13 (M. Caddy), 8-8 Invoice 7.10 (A. Messervy), 9-9 Silver Sail 7.7 (H. Hibberd). Gold Boa was withdrawn, and Paper Slipper (832-609) monopolised the wagering, with Half Note (220-351), Knockfin (189-341), and Lochlaggan (151-275) were the best backed of the others. The start was no.t a good one as the field was moving in when the harrier was released, and Silk Paper got the best of it. She was followed out by Viking and Paper Slipper. At the end of a furlong Lochlaggan and Viking Joined Silk Paper, this trio leading Paper Slipper and Half Note. Rounding the far turn Silk Paper was half a length in front of Viking, with Lochlaggan a similar distance away third l . Paper Slipper, Half Note, and Rebel Chief next, and Knockfin at the tail of the field. Viking retired' at the end of three furlongs, and Rebel Chief moved up as the field raced up the rise. Silk Paper was first into the straight from Lochlaggan and Rebel Chief, with the favourite, still on the rails, next. At the distance Paper Slipper was pulled out, and, catching Silk Paper and Lochlaggan opposite the top stand, won easily by a length and a-half from Silk Paper, and Knockfin finished very fast into third place. Half Note was a length and a-half away fourth, with Lochlaggan, and Invoice next. Time, Imin 16 2-ssec. DUNEDIN CUP HANDICAP. £750, including Gold Cup valued £100; second 120, third 40. IJm. 1- WILD CHASE, Sir Charles Clifford’s br c, by Paper Money—Wild Hind, 3yrs, 8.9 (G. Humphries) ...*... 1 C-3—Tunneller, Mr D. M'Farland’s b g, by Winning Hit—Counterscarp, syrs, 7.12 (H. Hibberd) 2 2- —Queen of Song, Mr P. T. Hogan’s b m, by Songbird— Differential, syrs, 9.0 (J. W. Jennings) 3 Also started: 7-7 Argentic, 9.5 (A. E. Ellis), 5-6 Davolo, 8.11 incl. 51b pen. (R. J. Mackie), 11-12 Gay Circle 8.0, car. 8.1 (C. Humphries), 9-8, M'Heath, 7-13 (J. Dooley), 3-5, Rebel Lad, 7.9 (A. Messervy), 10-10 Amy Johnson, 7-7, car. 7.8| (H. J. Powell), 12.11, Toreador, 7.7 (P. Spratt), 8-9, Cerne Abbas, 7.7, car 7.8 (A. G. Pareons), .4-4, Ashaway, 7.7 (G. Barclay), Only Guarantee and Palady were withdrawn, and Wild Chase (765-648), Queen of Song (419-463), Rebel Lad 1326-391), Ashaway (240-397), and Davolo (228-357) were the best backed. When the barrier rose Tunneller cannoned into Queen of Song, and Rebel Lad was a little slow to begin. Amy Johnson, who started from the extreme outside, had taken charge before reaching the stand the first time, and showed the way out of the straight to Ashaway, Gay Circle, Toreador, Wild

Chase, and M‘Heath Passing the mile post Amy Johnson was racing two lengths clear of Ashaway and Gay Circle, the favourite, on the rails, next. As the field raced along the back Amy Johnson was a length and a-half clear, with Ashaway, Gay Circle, and Wild Chase, and Argentic last. Passing the five-furlong post Ashaway and Gay Circle ran up and joined Amy Johnson, and behind these three were Wild Chase, Cerne Abbas, Queen of Song, and Tunneller. Before reaching the three-furlong post both Ashaway and Gay Circle dropped out, and Tunneller moved up fast. Amy Johnson maintained her lead to the straight entrance, then retired in favour of Tunneller, who was left in charge two loirtghs in front of Wild Chase, and then •,followed Queen of Song, Cerne Abbas, and Rebel Lad. At the distance Wild Chase challenged Tunneller, and, catching him at the outside stand, won by a length and a-quarter. Queen of Song was only a head away third, a neck in front of Davolo.. Then there was a gap to Rebel Lad, Cerne Abbas, Argentic, M‘Heath, Toreador, Ashaway, Amy Johnson, and Gay Circle last. Time, 2min 32 3-ssec. PREVIOUS WINNERS. 1867 Knotlingly, Syr*, 7.9. 1868— -Miss King, Syrs. 7.10. 1874—Lurline, 4yrs, 9.0, 4min fsec. 1876—Templeton. 4yra, 8.12, 4min lOJsec. 1876 Pungawerewere, Syrs, 6.15, 4min 1877 Fishhook, 4yrs, 7.12, 4min s»«c--1878— Templeton, aged, 9.3, 3min 59ste* 1879 Mata, 4yrs, 7.8, 4min Ssec. 1880— Mata, Syrs, 8.9, 3min 56$sec. 1881— Sir Modred, Syrs, 7.10, 4min face. 1898— Lady Emma, 4yrs, 7.6, 3min 55a«e« 1888—Adamant, 6yra, 6.7, Smin 64sec. 1884— Lady Emma, 6yrs, 8.6, Smin 56im. 1886—Vanguard, syrs, 9.3, Smin 53sec. 1886— Nelson, Syrs, 8.5, Smin 544 sec. 1887— Spade Guinea, 4yr*. 7.19, Smin 54taa« 1888— Gipsy King, Syr*. 8.4. Smin 51sac. 1889— Sultan, 4yra, 6.0, Smin 631 sec. 1890— St. James. —, 7.12, Smin 67^sec. 1891— Freedom, 9yra, 8.3, Smin 57sec, 1892 Occident, 6yrs, 7.10, Smin 50see. IB9S—Tempest, 6yra, 6.11, Smin 6lssec. 1894 Liberator, aged, 8.3. Smin CSsec. 1895 Casket, Syrs 7.4, Smin ISJsec. 1896 Gipsv Grand, Syrs, 8.4, Smin 74»*e. 1697 Lora Koislyn, Syrs, 7.2, Smin llsec. 1898— Starshot, 4yrs, T. 6, Smin 8 l-6sec. 1899 Djtn Djin, Syrs, 7.2, Smin 40 8-ss*«, 1900— Advance. Syrs, 8,7, Smin S7sec, 1901— Jupiter, 6rra, 8.6, Smin S 9 S-Sasc. 1902 Dundas, 6yrs, 8.11, 2min 08 2-ssec. 1902—Orloff, Syrs B.IS, Smin 87 4-ssec. 1904 Bulawayo, 4yrs, 6.15, Smin 36 2-s«ec. 1905 Ghoorka, syrs, 7,9, Smin 37 l<ssee. 1906 Stcpdanccr, 6yrt, 7.6. Smin 40 B*ssec. 1907 Slepdancer, aged, 7.9, Smin, 39 4»ssac* . 1908— Armamento, svrs, 7.11, 2mi»i SSscc. 1902 Prim, 4yrs, 8.3, Smin 36 2-ssec« 1910— Oiyoi, 6yr», U.O, Smin Sssec. 1911— Los Angelos, 6yrs, 9.5, Smin 86 8-sscf. 191 S—Parable, Cyra, 7,12, 3min 30 3-ssrc. )912—Tannhauser, 4yrs, 7.2, Smin 34 4-ssec. 1914 M'Donald, 3yrs, 7,11, Smin 33 2-s*t* 1915 Warstep, 4yrs, 9,18, Smin 36sec. 1916 Rorke’s Drift, 4yrs, 7.9, Smin 34 4-s»ec. 1917 Bee, Syrs, 9.3, Smin SOsec. 1918— Margerins, syrs, 6.5, Smin S 3 4-ssec. 1919 Rorke’a Drift, aged, 6.13, Smin 35 4*ssse. 1920 Amythas, Syrs, 9.1. Smin S2 2-ssec. 1921 Royal Stag. 4yr», 9.4, Smin 35 l-otec. 1922 Trespass, syrs, 8.3, Smin 81 S-5. 1923 Uosedrty, syrf, 8.0, 2min 31 2*ssec. 1984—I.oughrra, Syrs, 0.5, Smin 33 3-Ssec. IJtWPiUiewinkie. 6yrs, 8.13, Smin Msec. IM6-( ’ount Cavour, 4yra« 9.8, Smin 34 i-Stea. 1927—Footfall. Syrs. 8.11, Smin SSsec. 1926—Pink Note, svr*. 8.5, Smin 32sec. 1989 Nighimarch, Syrs, 80, Smin 88 USaac. 1930 Queen Balboa, aged, 7.13, Smin 33 S-Sitc. 1931 Mount Boa, aged. 7.5, Smin 42 2-ssec. 1938—Red Racer, aged, 7.0. Smin 32 2*ssec» 1933 Silver Scorn, Sri a, 9.3, Smin SI 4-sim. 1934 Vintage 4yr«, 7.10, Smin Sfaec. 1935.—Tauramni, Syrs. 7.12, Smin 32sec. ID36—Silver Ring. 6yrs, 10.4, Smin 30 3-ssec, (record). CHAMPAGNE STAKES, £300; second 45, third 15. For two-year-olds. Colts and geldings 8.10, fillies 8.7. Winners of any race or races since August 1, 1936, of the collective value of £2OO to carry 31b, of £SOO 51b, and of £6OO or over lolb. Sf. 1- HAUGHTY WINNER, Sir. Chas. Clifford’s ch c by Winning Hit—Disdainful, 8.13, incl. 31b pen. (G. Humphries) 1 2- —Royal Chief, Mr A. K. Firth’s b c by Chief Ruler—Modiste 11., 9.6, incl. 101 b pen. (A. E. Ellis) 2 4-4 —Stromboli. Mr L. C. Hazlett’s ch c by Gustavo—Compression, 8.10 (A. E. Didham) 3 Also started: 5-5 Forecast 8.10 (J. W. Jennings),'3 3 Happy Knight 8.10 (A. G. Parsons). The withdrawal of Mob Rule, Lazybones, Sir Ken, and Mercenary left only five starters, and Haughty Winner (870-612) was sent out a screaming hot favourite, Royal Chief (411-496) being the only other well supported. From a moving-in start Forecast led out from Stromboli, with the favourite next. At the end of a furlong the favourite ran up to Stromboli, and then headed him. At the foot of the rise Royal Chief ran into second place, but could not reach Haughty Winner, who beat him easily by a length and a-half. Stromboli was a similar distance away third, a dozen lengths in front of the other pair. Time, Imin 17 3-ssec. PREVIOUS WINNERS. 1878— Atlantic (Traducer), Wattie, Imin S4|xec. 1879 Billingsgate (Izaak Walton), French, Imla ZSjsec. 1880— Sir Modred (Traducer), Clifford, Imin Kliiae. 1881— Somnus (Traducer), Hicton, Imin 21sec. 18811—Nonsense (Albany), Hicton, Imin 18scc. 1883— Oudeis »Alba.iy), Derrett, Imin 18sec. 1884— Lady Evelyn (Perkin Warbecls), J. Cotton, Imin Slsec. 1885— Everton Lad (Cadogan), Kean, Imin SOaeo. 1886— Artillery (Musket). Stratford, Imin SOsec. 1887— Gipsy King (Le Loup), Derrett, Imin tOsee. 1886—Carbine (Musket), Derrett, Imin I9«ec. 1889— Cymsca (Apremont), Matthews, Imin Sl^aec* 1890— Thackeray (Apremont), Holmes, Imin SOsec. 1891— Cajolery (Apremont), Derrett, Imin 16|sec. 1893 Dav Dream (Albany), Buddicomb, Imin Ififsec. 1893 Response (Richmond), Leeson, Imin 18)iec. 1894 NcroU (Artillery), Clark, Imin I'isec. 1895 Gipsy Grand (Grand Master), M*llroy, Imin lO^scc. 1896 Bombshell (Chain Shot;, Derrett, Imin I7ssec. 1897 Gold Medallist (Medallion), Derrett, Imin 17Jscc. 1698 Dundas (Parkin Warbeck II.), Shaw, ImU 17sec. 1999—Courtier (St. George), Derrett, Imin 17 l*ssee. 1900—No race. 19C1—Menschikofl (Slcpniok), Derrett, Imin tOsee. 1903 Vladimii (S'epniak), King, Imin 19 8-sscc. 1903 Machine Gun (Hotchkiss), Hewitt, Imin It 11904 Stronghold (Clanranald), Hewitt. Imin 17 fi-osar 1905 Glcnowlet (Clanranald), Hewitt, Imin 18 21906 I.adv Landon (Neaton Dclnval), Derrett, Irnin 20 3*6sec. 1807 Bonny Glen (Stepniak). M‘Combe, Imin II 31906—Husbandman (Treadmill), Jones, Imin 18 3*osec 1109—Sharpshooter (ClanrunaM), Jones, Imin II 2 ssec.

I 1910— Formless (Multiform), W. Holme*, Imln IT l-ss*c 1911—Counterfeit (Treadmill), Jones, Imin IT l-ssec. 1913—Brown Owl (Treadmill), Jones, Imin I9sec. 1913 Nightwatch (Treadmill), Emerson, Imin lOsee. 1914 Angelina (Downshire), Jones, Imin I7sec. 1915 Adjutant (Martian), Jones, Imin 17 3-Csec. 1916 Good Mope (Cannie Chid), Jones, Imin 17s*c. 1917 Gamecock (San Francisco), Jones, Imin 18 £-ssec. 1918— Heathercot# (Boniform), Jones, Imin 18 41919 Miss Mimic (Sanquhar), G. Young, Imin 16 4-s«c. IPSO—Winter Wind (Antagonist), Porter, tinln II 51931—Palestrina (Clarcnceux), G. Young, Imin 18 8-lsec. 1992—Ares (Martian), Emerson, Irntii 16 S-lsae. 1923 Wild Hind (Autumnus). H. Young, Iml* 15scc. 1924 Tresham (Tressady). Were, Imin II 8-lwe. 1926 Circulation (Paper Money)* A. E. Ellis. Imia 18 l-ssec. 1931—Limerick (Llmond), M'Carten, Imin 18*ec, 1927 Jericho (Archery), Emerson, Imin 1C S-ssec 1523—Goblin Market (Absurd), A. E. Ellis, Xml* 14 S-ssec. 1929—Pink Coat (Hunting Song), L. J. Hills, Iml* 16 2-ssec 1990—Compensation (Anomaly) B. H. Brodle, Imia 15sec. 1931 Fair Weather (Weatherwave), A, E. Didham, Imin 20 2-ssec. 1932 Silver Ring 'Silve edo), G. Humphries, Imin 16 2-s<;ec. 1933 Fracas (Winning Hit), A. E. Ellis, Imin 16 4-ssec. 1934 Dismiss (Paladin), P. W. Powell, Imin 18 3-sstc. 1035 Kinnoull (Pink Coat) A. E. Ellis, Imin ICsec. 1936—Custos '.Lord Warden) L. J. Ellis, Imin 14sec STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, £175; second 26, third 9. Minimum weight 7.13. Im. 2- LINGUIST, Mr E. N. Didham’s b m, by PaladinCountersign, syrs, 7.13, car. 7.10 (P. Spratt) 1 3- —Travenna, Mr J. P. Herlihy’s ch g, 6yrs, 9.8 (R. J. Ma«*» kic) ... 2 1-I—Top Notch, Sir Charles Clifford’s b f, 3yrs, 8.1 (G. Humphries) 3 Also started; 5-5 Osculate 9.1 (W. M‘Ewen), C-6 Grand Finale 8.3 (J. Dooley), 4-4 Fairway 8.3 (A. G. Parsons), 11-9 Song Boy 8.0 car 7.9 (M. Caddy), 7-8 Surge 7.13 (A. Messervy), 8- Poniard 7.13 (J. W. Jennings), 10.11 Golden Dart 7.13 (H. Hibberd), 9- Last Link 7.13 (W. Cooper). Coneertpitch. Trivet, Half Note, Enwocd, and Wild Career wore withdrawn, and Top Notch (408-457), Linguist (397-453), Travenna (28S--363), Fairway (203-346), and Osculate (148-264) were the best hacked. Poniard, Song Hoy, and Surge were the first to show out, but at the end of two furlongs Travenna ran up to

the leaders and led Surge, Poniard, Linguist, Song Boy, and Fairway passing the five furlong post, and a little later on Top Notch appeared to meet some trouble. Travenna led Golden Dart, Surge, and Linguist round the far turn. At the turn for homo Travenna was two lengths clear of Linguist, with Golden Dart, Surge, and Top Notch next. At the distance Linguist challenged Travenna and beat him home a length and a-half. Top Notch finished fast a length and a-half away, beating Golden Dart by threequarters of a length. Surge, Song Boy, and Poniard were next. Time, Imm 42 4-ssec. ... PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, £150; second 22, third 8. Hack conditions. Im. 3- GALLEON, Mr A. Clark’s ch g by Paladin—Fair Lady, syrs, 8.5, car. 8.6 J (11. J. Mackie) I 5-s—Trebleack, Mr W. E. Hunt’s ch g. 4yrs, 8.4 (C. Humphries) 2 4- —Ardchoille, Mr •). B. MacGregor’s ch g, Syrs, 8.1 (J. Dooley) 3 Also started: 1-1 Willie Win 9.2 inch 31b pen. (A. E. Ellis), 2-2 Recollection 8.2 (A. G. Parsons), 7-8 Vantoon 7.11 (A. Messcrvy), 6-7 Fireguard 7.10 car. 7.7 (P. Spratt), 9-9 Hanlon 7.7 car. 7.2$ (A. J. Cassells), 8-6 Green Boa 7.7 (W. Cooper). Superex, Glenavon, Rousseau, and Forum were withdrawn, and AVillie Win (987-605), Recollection (387-493), Galleon (334-390), and Ardchoille (314400) were the best backed. From another snap start Hanlon and Fireguard were first out and led Green Boa and Recollection over the first two furlongs. At the end of three furlongs Trebleack joined Hanlon, and the pair led Green Boa, Recollection, and the favourite round the far turn, with Galleon tailing the field. Halfway up the rise Trebleack was half a length in front of Hanlon, Green Boa, and Recollection and the favourite racing together. Trebleack was first into the straight from Recollection, Ardchoille, and Willie Win. At the distance Trehleaek appeared to have the race in hand, then Galleon put in a great run and just got up to beat him by a head. Ardchoille was a length away third, two lengths in front of Willie Win. Vantoon and Recollection were next. Time, Imin 43 4-ssec.