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Greymouth Evening Star, 17 September 1928, Page 11

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SATURDAY’S RACING. WANGANUI J.C. (Press Association.) WANGANUI, September 15. Unsettled weather prevailed for the concluding day of the Wanganui J.C. Spring Meeting, there being occasional showers. The track was in good ; order, in spite of the rain. The attendance was up to the average. The totalizator handled £26493 against

'£27,057£ on the corresponding day last year, making the total for the meeting £49,263 against £46‘,.2751 last year, an increase of £2,987£. The Judicial Committee concluded its inquiry into the running of Valkon in the Marangai Handicap on the first day. After hearing the evidence of A. E. Keesing (jockey) and A. E. Qox, (trainer), and Mr W. Harper (the

father of the owner, Mr P. G. Harper, who was not present), the Comt mittee were of opinion that Valkon was not run on its merits, and that Cox and Keesing had been guilty of corrupt practice. Cox and Keesing were disqualified under Rule 1, Part XXXII. The owner, P. G. Harper, was exonerated from all complicity in the matter. Results: — Debutante Stakes, 4% furlongs: —3 Speed Light 8.0 (T. Green) 1; 1 Francolin 8.0 .2; 7 Courtlike 8.0 3. Also started: 9 Tobaccoland 8.5, 5 Coon Song 8.5, 8 Alloy 8.5, 12 Rangiton 8.5, 15 Modestrian 8.5, 2 Clever 8.0, 11 Pontdor 8.7£, 10 Pass Book 8.0, 13 Duellona 8.0, 6 Rule Brittania 8.7. Won by half a head; a length and a-half. Time 53 2-5. Glenville Hurdles, one mile and 5 furlongs:—6 Polyphemus 9.6 (J. Proctor) 1; 4 Vexatious 9.10, 2; 8 Troilus 9.11, 3. Also started: 1 Cohesion 11.4, 3 Brigadier Bill 11.3, 7 Kilburn 9.6, 5 Olympic 9.2, 2 Beaumont 9.2, 9 Whis,ogne 9.3. Won by a neck; three lengths. Time 3.4 2-5. Spring Hack six furlongs:—2 Desert Lad 8.9, (R. Reed) and 5 Cashier 7.6, (R. Marsh) dead heat, 1; 6 Callanmore 8.5, (T. Green) 3. Also started: 1 Teatiawa 8.5, 3 Banket 8.5, 11 .Denier 8.0, 4 Dernod 7.113, 8 Monsogne 7.0, 10 Marica 7.2, 9 Otauru Lass 7.4 J, 7 Upoko 7.0, 13 Salt Pdtrel 7.3; ’l2 Sky Point 7.3. A dead heat for first, with Callanmore three lengths away. Time 1.17 1-5.

N.Z.. Eclipse Stakes, about seven furlongs:—! Laughing Prince 9.0 (L. G. Morris) 1; 3 Kiosk 9.3, 2; 7 Mask 9.3, 3. Also started: 2 Reremoana 9.3, 8 The Hawk 9.3, 4 King Lu 9.3, 6 Stag■hunter 7.12, 9 Full Feather 7.12, 5 Lucky Light 7.7 J. Won by a head; a short neck. Reremoana was fourth, half a head away. Time 1.34 2-5. Railway Hdck 7 furlongs:—l Singleton 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) 1; 9 Green Acre 710 2; 5 Lucy Rose .7.11, 3. Also started: 3 Vigilance 8.10, 4 Avoncourt

8.9, 2 Holus Bolus 8.3, 8 Teremoana 7.3, 5 Meeltus 7.2, 7 Sovena 7.3, 10 Baskier 7.0. Won by a head; half a length. Time 1.35. Higgle Handicap, U, miles:— 4 Royal Game 7.3 (T. Metcalf) 1; B'Te Koroke 7.2, 2; 5 Nukumai 8.10, 3. Also started:—2 Paitonu 8.7, 4 Black Mint 8.7, 1 Valkon 8.7, 10 Benzora 8.2, 3 Queen Arch 7.11, 12 Vivo 7.7, 11 Shining Armour 7.5, 13 Mint Leaf 7.8, 9 Pangolin 7.5, 7 Horomea 7.4, 6 Talisker 7.0, 15 Gardant 7.0, 14 Captain Gazeley 7.0. Won by a short head; two and a-half lengths. Time 2.11 4-5. Moutoa Hack, one mile and 110yds: —Flying Shot 7.13 (C. Goulsboro) 1; 5 Quarter Deck 8.4, 2; 1 Moorgas 8.1, 3. Also ran: 3 Kawhakina 8.7, 2 Limosa 9.0. Won by one and a-half lengths; a short head. Time 1.53 2-5. Owen Handicap, six furlongs:—l Silvermine 8.1 (Lippingwell) 1; 6 Keddar 7.3, 2; 4 Partaga 8.8, 3. Also started: 15 Lysander 8.6, 5 Helotis 8.0, 2 Tea Time 7.10, 3 Oration 7.13, 16 Goshawk 7.11, 10 Limited,7.6, 14 Broad Acre 7.6, 12 Bonogne 7.2, 7 Lady’s Boy 7.£, 8 Town Bird 7.0, .9 «tlperon 7.3, 11 Starboard Light 7.0, Decoy Bird 7.3, 13 Sagittarius 7.0. Won by a head; two lengths. Time 1.15 3-5 .

WELLINGTON T.C.

WELLINGTON, September 15. Wellington Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting was held to-day fine weather. The track was heavy,, aftei over-night rain. Captain Kingsford Smith and party received an enthusiastic reception- , The tote handled £25,859£ against £29,180 last year. The results were as follow: _ Novice Handicap, class 3.3, one mile and a-quarter. —2 Rollo scr (R. H. Berry) 1; 14. Drift Wave'scr., 2; 8 Insurance 3. Also started : 4 I lain George, 11 Moving Pointer, 4 El Direct, 10 Alexis and Olatrice bracketed, 3 John Gilbert, 5 Rolfe Audubon 13 Lindbergh, 6 Little Author scr., 16 Hamore, 9 Bonnie Prince, 12 Steel Wire, 12, 15 Great Delight, 17 Matenga 24. Won by three lengths ; one lengtli between second and third. Time 3.5 1-5. Petone Handicap, unhoppled trotters only, class 3.34, 1£ miles.—6 Young Carbine scr (W- Warren) 1; 2 Louisiafia 12, 2; 4 Sarsaparilla 12, 3. Also started: 2 Merry Bingen, 5 Katute scr, 1 Nelson Boy 12. Won by two lengths; one lentgh between second a nd third. Time 3.42 3-5. 1 Bollard Memorial Handicap, class 4.36, two miles.—2 Pageant, scr (J. J. Kennerly) 1; 4 Jolly Chimes 2q 5 Mate o’ Mine 24, . Also started : 9 Rebel, 4 Marshal Neil, 6 Golden Bubbles scr., 3 Orphan, 1 Vesuvius 24, 10 Acre, 12 Parkwood 36, 7 Jean McElwyn, 8 Double Event 48, 11 Billy Sea 60. [Won by three-quarters of a length; five lengths between second and third. Time 4.47 3.5Borough Handicap, class 3.34, one mile and a-half.—l Travis Axworthy, 12 (R. Franks) 1; 4 Athalone 12, 2; 2 Medusa scr, 3. Also started: 5 Sailor Boy 12, 3 Mercury 24, 4 Firpo 96. Won by alength; two lengths between second and third. Time 3.411-5. New Zealand Cup Trial Handicap, class 2.45, one mile and a-quarter. —3 Padlock 24 (W. Hughes) 1; 1 Great Bingen, 48, 2 ; 4 Talent scr, 3. Also started : 5 "Black Admiral, 2 Daphne de Oro 12, 1 Acron 24 (bracketed with Great Bingen), 6. Jack Potts 36, 7 Native Chief- Won by a length; half a length. Time 2.53 3-5. President’s Handicap Trot, class 4.46, two miles.—4 Louisiana 12 (owner) 1 j 1 Maxegin 108, 2; 2 Mangoutu 48, 3. Also started: 5 Merry Bingen, 6 Katute scr, .3 Sarsaparilla 12- Won bya length; six. lengths between second and third. Time 4.54 3-5. Stewards’ Handicap (saddle), class 2.16, one mile. —7 Rebel scr (B. Jardeh) 1; 8 Granite City scr., 2; 1 Loch

Mpigh 36, 3. Also started: 3 Auditress, 11 Marshal Neil scr., 5 Jolly Chimes, 10 Parkwood 12, 4 Firpo 24, 6 Double Event 36, 9 Jean McElwyn 60. Won by two lengths; three lengths between second and third. Time 2.15.

Wellington Handicap, class 4.47, two miles. —7 Athalone scr (J. Davidson) 1; 4 Travis Axworbhy 36, 2; 2 Real Light 36, 3. Also starred: 11 Great Delight, 5 Grand Light, 8 Sailor Boy, 10 George the Fourth scr., 12 Zella, 6 Mercury 24, 9 High Sea 36, 3 Firelight, 1 Sunfish 48. Won by two lengths; a length between second and third. Time 4.55.

N.Z. CUP HANDICAPS. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr J. E. Henrys for the New Zealand Cup:—Star Strangers-6, Count Cavour 9.0, Beacon Light 8.7, Footfall 8.6, Set Sail 7.13, Pink Note 7.7, Battle Colours 7.6, Black Mint 7.5, Tresham 7.5, Crown Area 7.4, Battlement 7.3, Lady Desmond 7.2, .Bisox 7.2, Nukumai 7.1, Taboo 7.1, Haze 7-1} Oratrix 7.1, Benannee 7.0, Town Bank 7.0, David Garrick 7.0, Rotor 7.0, Overdrawn 7.0, Vaward 7.0, Desert Glow, Countersign, Philippic, Tidal, Shining Armour, Lucy Locket, Pangolin, Pale Star, Hollylake, Beaumont, Blimp, Discourse, Limosa, Front* Rank, Kilmis®, Beau Geste, Keddar, Kilmoyer, Shining Star, Arkansas, Mystum, Prodice, Clarendon, Carnia, Colonel Crawford 7.0. greymouth; J.C.

The annual report of the Greymouth Jockey Club, for the year ended June 30, 1928, contains the following:—“lt is regretted the„position has not improved more, but owing to the drop in tor talisator investments, and falling off in 'gate receipts, which amounted to £450 less than last year, our position is easily understood.' The balance to credit of Profit and Loss Account is £227 ss. The stock department is a valuable asset to the Club. This year we hope to show further good results. The Committee looks forward, with expectation, to some further assistance from the Government, in the way of a larger rebate in taxation.”

The annual meeting of the Club will :be held on September 28.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. LIMERICK’S"EASY WIN. (Australian Press Association.) SYDNEY, September 16. The Rosehill races were held in fine weather, the going being good. Rosehill Guineas. —Mollison (8.5) 1, Ramulus (8.5) 2, Ros.crea (8.5) 3. Eleven started. Turning into the straight, Mollison was just ahead of Ramulus. At the distance the two. were fighting desperately for the lead, with Bobs*March, Roscrea and Coercion next. The struggle continued for 50 yards. Then Mollison drew away and won by one and three-quarter lengths, with Roscrea three lengths away. Time 1.52.

Rosehill Cup.—Resource (7.0) 1, Spearer (7.3) 2, Lord Kennaqphair (6.9) 3. Eighteen started, including In the .Shade, which led round the turn, and in the straight, and was still in front at the distance. Resource then with a good run came to the front; and eventually won by threequarters of a length, with half a neck between second arid third. In the Shade finished .fifth. Time 2.20. Hill Stakes—Limerick (9.7) 1; Prince Humphrey (7.12) 2, Green Line (8.11) 3. Eight started. Green Line and Satrap were in front at the half mile, two lengths away, then coming Raasay, Prince flumphrey and Solitas, with Limerick a long way behind. Limerick here started to make up the leeway. Green Line led into the straight from Satrap, Raasay, Limerick and Prince Humphrey. With a smart run, Limerick took charge at the distance, and, continuing in great form; he won easily by two lengths, with Green Line four lengths away. Time 1.39.

Limerick was far behind the leaders at the half mile, and his supporters became anxious, but the wondei' horse —as he is now hailed after his twelfth successive win—had the race won a furlong from home, and he literally ate up the ground, finished at a tremendous pace. Prince Humphrey’s form made a good impression on his Derby supporters, he showing up much better than Raasay. TO RIDE LIMERICK. (Press Association.) WANGANUI, September. 15. Roy Reed is going.to Australia to ride Limerick in his Australian Jockey Club engagements. MOONEE VALLEY STEEPLES. MELBOURNE, September 16. Moonee Valley Steeplechase resulted: Gulyarri (11.3) 1, Reviser (11.3) 2, Clan Robert (12.7) 3. There were 11 starters. Won by pix lengths. Time 5.82. STEVE DONOGHUE BANKRUPT. , LONDON, September 15. A bankruptcy receiving order, on a creditor’s petition, has been issued against the famous jockey, Steve Donoghue. RACING FIXTURES. Sept. 19— Manawatu Hunt Club. Sept. 22,24 —Avondale J.C. Sept. 22 —Ashburton County R.C. Sept. 22 —Napier Park R.C. Sept. 27, 28—Geraldine R.C. Sept. 29 —Pakuranaga Hunt Club. Sept. 29 —Hawke’s Bay J.C. October 6, B—Auckland8 —Auckland R.C. October 6 —Carterton R.C. October 6 —Kurow J.C. October 11, 13 —Dunedin J.C. October 13 —Masterton R.C. October 20, 22 —Wellington R.C. October 20, 24—Waikato R.C. October 20, 22 —Gore R.C. October 22—Waverley R C. October 22—(Waipawa County R.C. October 22 —North Canterbury R.C. October 25, 27 —Poverty Bay Turf Club October 27 —Banks Peninsula R.C. October 31 —Birchwood Hunt Club. TROTTING FIXTURES. September 22—Ashburton County R.C. (two events). September 27, 28—Geraldine R.C. (four events). October 6—Methven T.C. October 13, 17—Auckland T.C. October 22—Oamaru T.C. October 20, 22—Greymouth T.C. November 6,8, 9 —Metropolitan T.C. November 17, 21—Otahuhu T.C. NEWS AND NOTES. (By “Whalebone.”) The ex-New Zealand racehorse, Eden Hall, who is now owned in Sydney, has been displaying staleness and

is to be turned out for a necessary spell. Although he has not come to the fore as a galloper of more than average ability, Maori Boy may prove quite a capable performer round the country

circuit this season. He is to begin his campaign at Avondale, but possibly he will need a race or two to bring him to his best, notwithstanding that he has been working in improved style. The fact of Rampion having been again thrown out of training would appear to point to the improbability of the son of Rossendale ever being able to reproduce the brilliancy he display-

ed at three years old if he ever races again. During his two and three-year-old career, Rampion won prizemoney to the amount of £26,484, so that, even should he not again carry silk, he is sure of a good place on the winning list. Banket who has grown into a nice looking filly, ran a good race in the Hack Sprint at Wanganui, in which she finished third. With any luck, Banket will soon be a winner. Latest reports from Awapuni are

that Commendation is showing his former brilliance on the track, and has built up into a massive horse. If present plans are carried out he will be a runner at Hastings on September 29, and will compete at the Trentham meeting in October, and the Riccarton meeting in. November. One of his races at Trentham might be the Champion Plate, of 10 furlongs, at weight-for-age. Last season Limerick scored an easy victory in the Champion Plate, and if a starter for the event this year his meeting with Co|nmendation would be a big draw for the Wellington Racing Club. However, Commendation is not likely to be at his best’ then, but by the time the Riccarton meeting comes he should be approaching top form. The defeat of Episode in the Wanganui Guineas yesterday came as a. big shock. As a two-year-old she showed her superiority over her rivals in

the autumn and she won' the Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes so convincingly that it looked any odds on hpr scoring on Thursday, opposed by what appeared to be only third-raters. Either Episode has not made the improvement expected of her during the winter, or else the winner, Consent, has made remarkable improvement since his two-year-old days. Count Cayour was responsible for a very attractive gallop at Riccarton on Tuesday morning. He was sent along twice last week at a sound pace, but he was stretched out in earnest yesterday morning, when he registered 1.41 2-5 for a mile. Amor accompanied him for the last five furlongs and a-half, but Count Cavour held his mate safe at the finish. The conditions were favourable for time-making, as the number seven track is a trifle 'short, besides being fast, but it was a good gallop. The Solferino gelding is coming on in fine style in his preparation, and he is going to play a prominent part in the New Zealand Cup, despite his advancing years. The Martian colt, Martarma has not been galloped for the last couple of weeks, but he is being restricted to steady road work. The trouble which caused him to be eased up in his work seems to have been overcome, and his trainer, F. Christmas, hopes to be able to race him at the Mptukarara meeting, previous to his competing at the New Zealand Cup carnival. It is intended to nominate Martarma for the weight-for-age events at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s metropolitan fixture in November, and, if all goes well in the meantime, he may have to be reckoned with in those races. According to reports from the north, Mr W. H. Gaisford’s two-year-old by Limond—Tivoli is doing nicely at Awapuni, and is fairly well forward. The youngster possesses much speed, and it is expected that he will be able to show his best in early two-year-old races. As a yearling he was purchased at the Trentham sales for 600 guineas.

Something unprecedented in the history of racing in the Dominion occurs in the acceptances received for the Kiwitea Hack Hurdles to be run at.Awapuni next Wednesday. In that event appear the names of Rouen, winner of the New Zealand Cup of 1923, and Sunart, who won that important race in 1924. It is doubtful if two winners of such an important flat event have been brought together in a hurdle race in any part of the world. Both of these geldings are much past their prime, and in addition were broken down in the past. Then - appearance on Wednesday next should attract more than passing notice. Nothing at Riccarton is putting more dash into his work than First Sight. He is looking a picture and is doing brilliant work. Two things will, on occasions prevent this gelding from winning races. He is always apt to be left at the barrier owing to his habit of backing out, and being a hard puller he is likely to fail over the last furlong of a longish course. The Paper Money gelding Pink Note is stated to have done well recently, and already he has begun his preparation for his New Zealand Cup engagement. Pink Note is one of the few sons of Paper Money who can run out a long journey. Perhaps his most notable victory last season was in the .Dunedin Cup, one mile and a-half, in which he beat Arikiwai and the Great Northern and New Zealand St. Leger winner, Satrap. As the 12 furlongs of that race were travelled in the smart time of 2min 32 sec. there was no loitering on the journey. Pink Note is bound to improve with age, and so he should not experience much difficulty in running out a fast-run two miles. In last year’s contest for the New Zealand Cup, Pink Note ran a good race, and was nearer the leaders at the close than at any other part of the journey.

AMONG THE TROTTERS. Louisiana’s drawback is that she is a bad breaker. Although she was considered a trifle lucky to beat Anseline in the Opunake Handicap at Hawera in April, the Nelson Bingen mare again showed her ability when she beat all but Maxegin at the Addington carnival last month. On Saturday at Wellington, she made amends by scoring a second in the Petone Handicap, and later winning the President’s Handicap in 4.54 3-5 off the 12yds mark. . During the absence of trainer Fred Gilchrist at Wanganui with Avoncourt, the improving trotter, Etta Cole, is kicking up her heels in the long acres. The Peterwah mare was coming to hand nicely and the spell seems to have come at an. inoppoitune time. However, as the tight class in the improving trotters’ events on the Auckland card may not be in her favour, she will have ample time to be in racing trim for the Whangarei fixture on Labour Day. On the score of condition, nothing at Epsom, has anything on Garth Robertson’s team, which comprises Admiral Lock, Van Rich, The Tartar, Horizon, arid Billy Carbine.