SPORTING

Greymouth Evening Star, 28 November 1927, Page 6

SPORTING

FORBURY TROTS.

(Per Preea Association.)

DUNEDIN, November 26.

The Forbury Rark Spring Meeting was concluded to-day in dull but fine weather. Thebe was again a large attendance, and the course was in good order. The tote handled £31,494 J for the day, compared with £26,900 i for the second day last year, making a total for . the meeting of £52,compared with £43,5661 last, year. Results: — Suburban Handicap, 1 mile and 5 furlongs.:—2 D. Teahen’s Len Wood (El Carbine —Satinwood mare), 36 (Owner) 1; 10 C. H. Breeze’s Nelson McKinney 144 (R. Townley) -2; 2 S. G. Carling’s Hawkesbury’s Pride 24 (Owner) 3. Also ran: 14 Weatherston scr„ 9 Genevieve scr., 3 Arctotis scr., 7 Red Audubon, 4 Caterpillar 12, 12 Greywood 12, 6 Jade 24, 1 Dolores 36, 13 Peter the First 48, 8 Peter Boy 48, 11 Lord Tracey. Hawkesbury’s Pride made the early running from Genevieve and Dolores, while seven of the runners broke up. In a good race to the post, Len Wood beat the back marker by two lengths, with Hawkesbury’s Pride half a length away, followed by Dolores. Times: 3.57 3-5, 3.49 1-5, 3.59 3-5. Advance Handicap, 1 mile and 5 furlongs.—4 R. Townley’s Warepa (King Daphne—Mooney) scr. (Owner) 1; 1 O. E. Hooper’s Heroic 24 (Owner) 2; 3 G. S. Smith’s Sadie Huon 24, 3. Also ran: 11 Onoto scr., 8 Dahlia Dillon. scr., 4 Dillon Blake 12 (bracketed with winner), 5 Stockade Junior 36, 6 Kinney Dillon 36, 7 Slump 48, 9 Nihilist Junior 72, 10 Kibiringi 72, 2 Nelson McElwyn 108. Warepa was always in front, and in the run to the post stalled off the favourite to win by over two lengths, with three lengths between second and third, and Kinney Dillon fourth. Times: 3.51 2-5, 3.49 3-5, 3.50 1-5.

Empire Handicap, 1 mile. —7 J. M. Samson’s Queen’s General (The King’s General —Sylvia) scr., 1; 1 E. T. Forbes’ Pointalena scr. (M. Holmes) 2; 9 A. F. McGregor’s Robert Bell, scr., 3; Also ran: 1 Omaha scr. (bracketed with Pointalena), 8 Nipper scr. 10 Van Director scr., 2 Acre 12, 5 Dr. Di110n,24, lon,24, 3 General Bingen 48. The winner was always handy and entered the straight with a good lead, passing the post four lengths ahead of Pointalena, who got up to beat Robert Bell by a length and a-half. Jolly Chimes was fourth. Times: 2.15 3-5, 2.16 3-5, 2.16 4-5.

Brighton Handicap, 2 miles. —3 T. Ritchie’s Swiftbine (El Carbine — Swift) 72 (R. W. Franks) 1; 1 W. S. Mitchell’s Randolph 60 (T. Gaskill) 2; 6 Avalanche 24 (J. McLennan) 3; Also ran: 8 Peter Boy scr., 9 Master Peter scr., 4 Len Wood 24, 7 Jade scr., 2 Nelson Ata 12, 9 Nelson McKinney 108. Avalanche made most of the running, but when it came to business, Swiftbine went to the front, to win by four lengths from Randolph, with Avalanche two lengths away, followed by Nelson McKinney. Times: 4.48 2-5, 4.48 4.5, 4.53. Forbury Handicap, of 500 sovs., 2 miles.—-1 J. M. Samson’s Dalnahine (by Brent Locanda —Pleasant Drive) 60 (A. Butterfield) 1; 1 P. McCarthy’s Terence Dillon 36 (J. McLennan) 2; 3 F. E. Sutton’s Trenand (M. Holmes) 3. Also started: Menember scr., 8 Bell Harold scr., 9 Downcast 12, 3 Bonny Logan (bracketedel with Trenand), 10 Event 24, 6 Trampfast 24, 2 Talent 36, 7 Fight Ever 36, 5 Away 48, Author Jinks 48. At the end of the lap Downcast was in front from Bell Harold, Menember, Trenand and Bonny Logan in a close-running field, except Away and Trampfast. Two furlongs from home, Dalnahine went to the front and in a good finish beat Terence Dillon by one and a half lengths, with Trenand' two lengths away, followed by Author Jinks, Talent and Bonny Logan. Times; 4.28 4-5, 4.31, 4.31 4-5.

Tainui Handicap, 2 miles. —R. C. Burnby’s Desert Star (Four Chimes — Myo’a) 24 (A. McLellan) 1; 1 J. O’Grady’s Quality 36 (C. Donald) 2; 3 H. Booth’s Lingfield 24, 3. Also ran: 8 Kate Thorpe scr., 6 Evelyn Locanda 24, 4 Pointalena 36, 5 Avenger 72, 7 Fashion Queen 72. After Kate JThorpe had made the early running, Desert Star went to the front at the end of six furlongs, and went on to win by five lengths from Quality, who beat Lingfield by a short length, with Evelyn Locanda fourth. Times: 4.36 1.5, 4.36 1-5, 4.37 2-5. Victoria Handicap, 2 miles. —5 E. J. Smith’s Herbilwyn (Nelson Bingen— Miss Spear) scr (J. McLennan), and 6 H. Gaskill’s Little Logan (Logan Pointer —Little Doris) 60 (Owner), dead heat, 1; 3 O’Brien and G. Barton’s Young Blake 108 (W. Tomkinson) 3. Also ran: 9 Proud Ata 12, 2 Ingle Bingen 24, 4 Frisco Beau 36, 7 Nighborn 36, 1 Engagement 48, 8 Le Todd. Herbilwyn led out from Proud Ata and Ingle Bingen, and going on, established a good lead. Little Logar. entered the straight behind the leader and just got up to dead heat on the post, with Young Blake six lengths away, followed by Proud Ata. Times: 4.43 1-5, 4.48 1-5, 4.37. Recovery Handicap, 1 mile. —3 J. Henderson’s Final McKinney (Young McKinney—Glade) 48 (J. McLennan) 1; 2 F. Holmes’ Bob Logan 12 (Owner) 2; 1 G. J. Barton’s Bell Harold 48 (W. Tomkinson) 3. Also ran: 4 Haunui scr., 9 Jolly Chimes scr., 6 Bingen Lad scr.. 5 Lady Embrace. 12, 10 Event 12, 8 Fight Ever 36, 7 Author Jinks 60. Bingen Lad soon opened up a big break on the field, but died away badly over the last furlong, and Final McKinney, finishing fast, won by half a length, with Bell Harold a length away. Haunui was fourth. Times: 2.12 4-5, 2.15 4-5, 2.13 3-5.

NOTES ON THE TROTTING

i Special to "Star.”)

DUNEDIN, November 26

The Forbury Handicap gave Dalnahine another 1 opportunity to show what a greatly improved horse he is, for he Avon like a really good one. Be} 1 Harold, as usual, was first away and carried on the running for a mile, when the field closed up. Dalnahine made up his ground rapidly, but had none the best of the running, for at times he was racing on the outside three sulkies. He took the lead three furlongs from home, with Trenand in second place. Dalnahine held his own in the run down the straight and Avon in a manner which suggests he is a really good one. There was a lot more merit in his win than the actual performance suggests. He covered a lot of extra ground, and completely outpaced his stable mate, Terence Dillon, at the finish. As things were, although the bracketed pair finished first and second, the price was a short one. Had Terence Dillon not been in the race, Dalnahine would possibly have paid a long price. It was a striking performance on the part of a horse

that had been despaired of by several Canterbury trainers. Sold at a small figure, he has now won three important races. Terence Dillon went a solid race, and is evidently just as good as his admirers think he is. Trenand went much better than he had done on the first day, and disputed the lead until the last bit. Author Jmks was driven a patient race and filled fourth place. The Author Dillon gelding looks very light and would probably be benefited by a good spell. Talent was always, in a handy position, but showed no dash in the final stages. Bonny Logan went well until the speed was put on. There is no reason to suppose she will not win two-mile races. Away and Fight. Ever lost ground early and never looked like catching the leaders.

TAKAPUNA j.c.

AUCKLAND, November 26.

The Takapuna. Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting opened to-day, the weathei being fine. There was a large attendance. The totalisator registered £57,761 compared with £42,449 for the corresponding day of last year. Results: — Melrose Maiden Stakes, of 000 soys, (winner of each division to receive 135 sovs); 7 furlongs (weight 8.9); First Division: 3 W. S. Glenn’s Immigrant (T. Green) 1; 7 Hon. E. W. Alison’s Saucy Lass (R. Reed) 2; 3 J. Granhead’s Whaka King (H. Wiggins) 3 Also ran: 14 Ahi Ngaro, 21 Bannock, 11 Brampton, 21 Chillgie, Frowning Beauty (bracketed with winner), 18 Kyngzone, Orbit and Pompeius (bracketed), 7 Prince Lupin (bracketed with Saucy Lass'), 3 Tidal (bracketed with Whaka King), 16 White Light and Zane Grey (bracketed). Won by half a length; two lengths. Pompeius fourth. Time 1.30. Second Division —1 D. Tye’s Orchus (E. Keesing) 1; 6 E. P. Andrews’ Bombardier (R. Reilly) 2; 2 W. A. Strahan’s Wyoming (W. Jones) 3. Also ran: 13 Air King, 8 Bright Comet, 12 Diamond Queen, 20 Fane, 5 Flying Tresses and Glen Maree (bracketed), 19 The Lover, 9 Restaurant, 14 Scaramouche and Valsier (bracketed), Young Pretender (bracketed with Wyoming). Four lengths each way. Air King fourth. Time 1.29 3-5. Tiri Highweight Handicap, of 275 sovs.; 1 mile 3 furlongs and 40yds.— 5 J. Cothur’s Red Comet 9.8 (McRae') 1; 2 J. Patterson’s L’ralla 10.1 (McTavish) 2; IT. E. Earl’s Bold Front 9.5 (Holland) 3. Also ran: 4 Wedding March 10.5, 10 Kamehameha, 8 Quinvardia 9.13, 6 Gold Rain 9.11, 3 Levenside 9.10, 13 Slump, 9 Potoanui 9.8, 15 Lord Thurnham 9.5, 7 Daddy’s Girl, 14 Kendal 9.3, 12 Karamu, 11 Poteen 9.0. Half a length each way. Wedding March fourth. Time 2.28. Cheltenham Handicap, of 450 sovs.; 6 furlongs—2 Todd and Jorter’s Nancy Lee 8.8 (Keesing) 1; 3 F. Earl’s High Finance 7.8, (Green) 2; 1 G. Paul’s Aussie 9.11 (Tinker) 3. Also ran: 4 Dave 8.2, 6 Waltzer 7.9, 7 Automne, 4 Nastori, Major Abbey 7.0. Won by a neck; three-quarters of a length. Dave fourth. Time 1.14 2-5. Allison Cup, of 700 sovs.; 1 mile 3 furlongs 40yds.—7 Dr. E. H. B. Milsom’s 'Phaola 7.6 (H. Wiggins) 1; 8 G. Paul’s Papatu 7.4 (Gill) 2; 4 C. G. MacKindoe’s Eden Hall 8.7 (Green) 3. Also ran: 3 Transformer 8.9, 10 King Lu 8.5, 1 Valkon 8.3, 9 Master Doon 8.3, 6 Mint Glow 7.9, 11 Golden Krist 7.0. Llandudno and Valkon led into the straight, closely attended by Eden Hall. Inside the distance Phaola shot up, and taking the lead a hundred yards from home, she won by half a length from Papatu, who was threequarters of a length in front of Eden Hall, with Valkon fourth. Time 2.23. Cambria Handicap, of 400 sovs.; 5 furlongs—4 R. Hannon’s Katrena 7.8 (Gilmer') 1; 7 N. Wallis’ Catonian 7.5 (Davis) 1; 1 Potodawn 7.13 (Green) 3. Also ran. 2 Prodice 8.13, 14 Sir Mond 7.9, 11 Town Banner 7.9 and Section 7.0 (bracketed), 5 Red Lion, 12 Nankin Blue 7.7, 3 Stolimond, 9 White Wings 7.4, S Moehau, 6 The Begunt 7.3, 10 Mauriaena, 45 Mon Star, 7 Lady Nestor 7.0. Won by half a length; a length. Mauriaena fourth. Time 1.3 2-5. W. Jones, the rider of The Begum, was unseated shortly after the start.

Takapuna Plate, of 600 sovs.; 7 furlongs—lB Mrs. P, Carter’s Macroom 8.9 (Holland), and 3 C. G. Maeindoe’s Ti Tree 8.0 (Green), dead heat, 1; 10 Roulston Bros., Royal Doulton 8.9 (McCormick) 3. Also ran: 11 Abbess, 2 Antrim Boy, 7 Judge’s Box, 6 King Arch, 18 Lady Robinson, 9 Miss Potoa, 5 Modest Boy, 13 Subdivision, 1 Town Bird 8.9, 12 Value, 8 War Officer, 17 Carinthia 8.0, 4 King Peg, 20 Storm Fiend, 14 Whaka King, 16 Yaqui, 17 Takatama 7.7, Dead heat for first; Royal Doulton a length away third; Subdivision fourth. Time 1.28. Instead of tossing for the Cup, which formed the trophy, the owners agreed to a suggestion by the President of the Club (Hon. E. W. Alison) that each be given a cup of the value of £4O.

Ponanui Handicap, of 275 sovs.; 1 mile and 1 furlong.—2 Mr. J. Williamson’s Piet 7.11 (Driscoll) 1; 8 Mr. W. M. Taylor's Golden Wedding 8.2, 2; 14 Mr. C. R. Davis’ Cynthia N., 7.7 (Tremain') 3. Also ran: 7 Baby Bun. 5 lllingar, 12 Highflown, 1 Acushla, 15 Desert Knight, 4 Nassock, 6 Auriculas, 3 Taurimu, 13 Bannock, 11 Luxurious, 9 Prince Lupin, 10 Salamander. Won by a long head; third horse one and a-half lengths away. Time 1.54 3-5.

Borough Handicap, of 400 sovs.; 7 furlongs—Mr. W. S. Glenn’s In The Shade 8.4 (T. Green) 1; 7 Mr. Geo. Paul’s Awarere 7.9 (K. Gill) 2; 5 Mr. E. George’s Hipo 8.7 (A. Tinker) 3. Also ran: 6 Branson, 2 Day Guard, 8 Scat, 4 New Moon, 3 Tinokoa, 13 Quincoma, 9 Serang, 12 High Pitch. 10 Archeen, 11 Tekoroke, 16 Archibald, 15 Eh Timi, 14 Namutere, 1 Queen Comet. Won by half a head; three lengths. Time 1.27.

NOTES ON THE RACING

(Special to "Star.”)

AUCKLAND, November 26

Paganelli, who received injurfi s while being unloaded from the train : t Auckland, and Archeen were the on y withdrawals from the Cheltcnha n Handicap. Aussie was made favou - ite and carried .£B7O more than Nam y Lee, with High Finance next In demand. High Finance was the leader from Nancy Lee, Major Abbe y and Waltzer. Across the top the order was much the same, with Auss'.e running along in fourth position. High Finance led into the straight from Nancy Lee, Aussie, Dave and Majoi Abbey. In a. good finish Nancy Lt e beat High Finance by a neck, with Aussie three-quarers of a length away third. Royal Mint and Wedding March were scratched for the Allison Cup, leaving a field ol eleven. Valkon was favourite and carried about £6O more

than Llandudno, with Transformer the next in request. Llandudno was first out from King Lu, Valkon, Eden Hall and Master Doon, and he led through the straight, with the order of the others unchanged. Along the back Llandudno was leading Transformer, Valkon. Eden Hall, Desert Glow, Golden Krist and Papatu, with Mint Leaf last. Llandudno was still in charge across the top and came into the straight ahead of Valkon, Eden Hall, Transformer and Phaola. The last named then put in a fast run and got up in time to win by half a length from Papatu, who beat Eden Hall by three-quarters of a length. The juveniles Coruscate and Lucy Rose were withdrawn from the Cambria Handicap, and the public made Potoadawn a £7O better favourite than Prodice, .with Volimond next in demand. The Begum lost her rider at the start, and Nankin Blue and Red Lion were the first to show out from Mauriaena, Catonian, Section and,Katarena. Red Lion was in charge across the top from Mauriaena, Catonian, Katarena and Potoadawn. Red Lion was first to turn into the straight, with Mauriaena and Katarena handy. In the run to the post Katarena finished best and went on to win by half a length from Catonian, who beat Potoadawn by a length. Mauriaena was fourth, followed by Prodice, White Wings, Red Lion, Volimond, Nankin Blue and Machau.

Abbey Day, Saucy Lass and La Roma were defections from the Takapuna Plate. Town Bird was made favourite, and carried about £425 more than Antrim Boy, with Ti Tree and King Peg the next best supported. Town Bird was quickest to begin, followed by King Arch, Modest Boy and Royal Doulton. Along the back Town Bird still had charge from King Arch, Modest Boy, Value, Subdivision, Abbess, Whaka King and Antrim Boy. There was little alteration across the top, and as the field came into the straight Town Bird was leading Abbess, Antrim Boy. King Arch, Macroon, Royal Doulton and Subdivision. Halfway down the straight Macroon, who paid nearly half a century, was in charge, when Ti Tree put in a fast run on the outside and got up in time to dead heat with her. Royal Doulton was a length back third, followed by Subdivision, Antrim Boy, Town Bird, Miss Potoa, Lady Robinson and Storm Fiend. Roy Reed, who was to have ridden Town Bird in the above race, sustained an injury to his eye whilst riding Prodice in the Cambria Handicap, and Golsboro took the mount on Town Bird.

An unusual position arose as to the result of Macroon and Ti Tree dead heating for first place in the Takapuna Plate. The Stewards of the Club consulted both the representative of Mrs. P. Carter (who, on account of illness, could not be present to see her horse run to-day) and Mr. C. P. Maclndoc, owner of Ti Tree. As it was not possible to present the one gold cup of SO sovs. to each winning owner, they both decided to accept a cup valued at 40 sovs. The tw.o cups will be presented on Monday. “If the lady owner is well enough on Monday she will be able to come over from Australia, so large was the dividend paid by her horse,” said Mr. Trevor Stranger over the radio this afternoon.'

MANCHESTER ' HANDICAP. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, November 26. J'he Manchester November Handicap resulted: —Old Orkney 1, Adieu 2, Silver Lark 3. Six started. Won by one afid a-half lengths. THE YEAR’S STATISTICS. LONDON, November 27. At the termination of the flat racing season, the principal winning owners are: Lord Derby, with eighteen horses, who won £47,000 in thirty-seven races; Lord Astor, five horses, £29,975, ten races. The principal winning trainers are: Frank Butters, Cvve-nty-six. horses, £56,531, fifty-four races; Alec Taylor, twenty-nine horses, £55,659, fortyseven races. The leading jockeys are: Gordon Richards 164 winners; C. Elliott. 77 winners. NOTES AND COMMENTS. (By “Register.”) GALLOPING FIXTURES. Nov. 30., Dec. 1. —Feilding J.C. Dec. 2, 3.—South Canterbury J.C. Dec. 7, 8. —Woodville. TROTTING. Dec. 3. —Waikato T.C. Dec. 10. Wellington T.C. Dec. 10. —Northland T.C. Dec. 15, 17.—New Brighton T.C. Dec. 26. —Gore T.C. Dec. 26, 27. —Westport T.C. GALLOPING. In addition to Standard, it is understood that W. H. Doyle, the Awapuni trainer, intends to bring Birkie, March On, and Bisora to the West Coast meetings. Only one of this trio has raced so far this season, Bisora, who did not begin too well, this being his first appearance. He is a three-year-old gelding by Bisogne from Princess Ora, so a brother to Benzora.

j\rrow Lad was very unlucky at Ashhurst. This three-year-old sprinter will win his share of stakes this season and the race on Wednesday will improve him for his Feilding engagements.

Kilburn made his first appearance in public at the Ashhurst meeting on Wednesday after a lengthy absence from the racecourse. He looked in great order, and quite a number of people expected him to race well. He did, and failed only in the last little bit after giving a really good display. Three fences from home he made a brillia .r. jump, going right away from his opponents. He is not engaged in the hurdle races either at Feilding or Woodville, so that probably the Christmas and New Year meetings wiil see his next appearance in that department. Thorndale has done everything required of him since his victory at Geraldine in September, and the Antagonist gelding promises to strip a very fit horse at his next start. He galloped nicely at headquarters yesterday and will probably make his next appearance in the Otaio Handicap at Tlmaru next month The Gay Lad gliding Assurance, has been doing nicely' the Cup meeting, and in n gallop with the imported Hoylake tit headquarters yesterday be acquitted himself in good style. Assurance will take his place in the Teschernaker Handicap at Timaru next month, and with such a light impost as 7.5, he may make his presence felt, in the mile and a quarter race. Rowley is racing very consistently' now and he will be hard to beat while he retains this form. Another Melbourne Cup story is to hand from Australia: She was ringing up a friend about a dance party, when

she found herself listening to the conversation of two men who apparently knew quite a lot about horses. “I would advise you,” one of them was saying, “to back Trivalve, Silvius or __l Though she was listening eagerlv, the girl could not catch the name of the .last-mentioned horse. Simulating, as 'hear as she qould, a man’s voice, she said: “What was the name of the last one?” There was a pause. Then came the answer, decisively: “Stickybeak!” Looking back, says a Northern writer, at the sprint event at the Ashhurst meeting, Arrow Lad was the best of good things beaten. It was doubtful if he could have met with more trouble on the journey, and twice in the straight he made an effort and then had to be checked to change his course. Quite close to the winning post his rider had to give up the attempt to come up on the outside of the leader, Mireusonta, and try to squeeze through on the rails. Eventually he succeeded, but. by that time Bo'nogne on the outside had got up and won. Bonogne put up a good performance, but there is no doubt that Arrow Lad should have beaten him. An exchange states that Earl Sande the famous American jockey, has been indefinitely suspended for crowding and fouling an opponent. Front Rank did not show anything like her best form when she raced at the New Zealand Cup meeting. She is now striding along freely in her work. Critics in the north are of the opinion that Valkon is going to win big money this season. Had her owner chosen Celerity II might'have been disposed of recently at a long price for Australia. It will be interesting to see how Battlement races if stripped at Timaru races.

The Greymouth Jockey Club’s course at Omoto looks improved by the recent rams. Several trainers have their charges in good shape, and some useful work is being accomplished.

The increased number of horses in work at the Omoto Course augurs well for the success of the Greymouth Jockey Club. Twenty-four horses are stabled in and around Omoto, of whom the majority are in work. On Saturday jM. Conza left for Hawera to purchase a horse on behalf of a local owner.

R. Orange has Erin-Go-Bragh and Lady Ruth looking well. Both were worked on the sand yesteyday, Erin-Go-Bragh being confined to easy trotting and cantering exercise. Flying Master went a couple of rounds on the sand, and nearly pulled his jockey out of the saddle most of the journey.

Corn Rigs, with Dombroski up, worked on the grass. He looks in good shape. Ellah was given useful work on the grass. Gaslight with Walsh up, strode out freely and pulled up fresh. King Cheops was cantered over half a mile, and then went two rounds on the sand. Steel Bar, with Lee in the saddle, worked over a round, sprinting up the straight. He afterwards trotted a couple of rounds on the sand.