TO-DAY'S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 December 1940, Page 9

TO-DAY'S RACING NEWS

Galloping ' MEETINGS TO COME. December G, 7—Whangarei. December 7, 9—Woodville District. December 14 —Otaki-Maori. > December 14—Waipa. December 14—Hororata. December 21— Manawatu. December 26 —Waipukurau. December 26, 28 —Manawatu. December 26, 28—Dunedin. December 26, 28 —Taranaki. December 26, 30, January 1, 2— Auckland. December 28—Westland. / ASHBURTON R.C. , TRENCH FIGHT WINS. . ASHBURTON, November 20. The Ashburton County Racing Club’s meeting was held to-day in favourable weather, with the track in excellent order. There was a large attendance, and the totalisator handled as compared with £12,844. last year. Results:— Apprentices’ Hack Handicap, seven furlongs: 2/2 Pleading 8.2 (C. Fox) 1; 1/1 Rue 2; 4/4 Stylist 3. Also started: 3/3 Airline, 7/6 Scarteen, 9/8 Ryetown, 10/11 Royal Refrain, 8/9 Rangemore, 5/5 Night Shift, 11/10 Lawford Lass, 12/12 Jacksonville, 5/7 Sweet Mystery. Won by a length; three lengths. Time 1.25 3-5. Lagmhor Plate, five furlongs: 2/2 Star Wink 8.7 (C. Stokes) 1; 3/3 Divorced 2; 1/1 Omapo 3. Also started: 7/8 Pink Gauntlet, 9/5 Citizen, 6/7 Palo Alto, 13/13 Bibot, 7/6 Sham Raid, 4/4 Master Flash, 11/9 Urge, 11/10 Gold Nugget, 6/10 Confidant, 10/12 Nisi Prius, 14/14 Good Scout. Divorced beat Star Wink by half a head, but places were reversed owing to interference nearing the post. Time 1.1.

Melrose Trot, 3.43 class, one mile and a half: 1/1 Indian Clipper scr (T. Gleeson) 1; 3/2 Swagger 2; 4/6 Nationalist 3. Also started. 12/11 Hoyden, 5/4 Catalpa and Ordnance bracketed, 10/10 Princess Maritza, 7/5 Crackajack, 15/13 Harold Jinks, 19/17 Lone Worthy, 17/15 Battle Colours, 14/16 Bamford, 13/13 Joan Potts, 9/8 Solicitor, 8/9 Silver Flash, 10/19 Ronaki, Tl/12 Narvik, 2/3 Turret, 16/20 Loyal Lady, 21/21 Robinette, 18/18 Lilamani, 5/7 Courier. Won by a length; three lengths. Times 3.21 2-5, 3.22, 3.22 3-5. Tinwald Handicap, one mile and a quarter: 2/2 Trench Fight 8.1 (C. Wilson) 1; 3/3 Roy Bun 2; 1/1 Wardress 3. Also started: 5/4 Sovereign Lady, 6/6 Mungatoon, 4/5 Knight Commander. Won by two lengths; half a head. Time 2.5 4-5.

Highweight Hack Handicap, one mile: 6/7 Blue Abbey 9.3 (A. Leach) 1; 5/5 Lockheed 2; 9/9 Gay Parade 3. Also started: 1/1 Dranoel, 7/8 Prince Ruenalf, 3/3 Arabic, 11/11 Elmarch, 4/4 Ageratum, 8/6 Gay Thread, 12/12 Foxette, 10/10 Safe Light, 2/2 Princess Minerva. Won by a neck; length. Time 1.41 2-5. Wakanui Handicap, seven furlongs: 1/1 Schoolgirl 7.8 (A. Messervy) 1; 3/3 Symbol 2; 2/2 Silver Streak 3. Also started: 4/4 Skyrena, 5/5 Great Flight. Won by a length; half a length. Time 1.24 3-5. Winchmore Hack Handicap, six furlongs: 2/2 King’s Toast 9.2 (L. J. Ellis) 1; 6/9 Star Wink 2; 3/7 Grey Night 3. Also started: 5/4 Great Night, 10/8 Midgard, 8/6 Raceaway, 4/3 Nightglass, 9/10 Queen Beth, 14/14 King Gustavo, 1/1 Synthetic, 12/12 Gold Don, 7/5 Retrogression, 13/13 Philibun, 11/10 Lord Midas, •15/15 Miss Tasta. Won by a neck; length. Time 1.13. Mayfield Trot, 3.38 class, one mile and a half: 5/1 Marfax scr (J. Behrns) 1; 7/8 Latest Edition 2; 8/7 Swift Lady 3. Also started: 3/3 Titus, 12/12 Great Joy, 4/5 Royal Rufine, 2/4 Ngafimu, 9/9 Baytax, 10/10 Inquisition, 13/13 Four Square, 11/11 Silver Grattan, 6/6 Shadow Maid, 1/2 Star Ace. Won by half a length; length and a half. Times 3.20 2-5,,3.18 3-5, 3.21 1-5.

NOTES ON THE RACING. FAVOURITES SCORE. [SPECIAL TO “STAR.”] CHRISTCHURCH, November 30. Rue and Pleading disputed favouritism in the Apprentices’ Hack Handicap, and they were the leading pair throughout. Rue was the first to show out, but at the end of a furlong, pleading had taken charge, and he led into the straight from Rue, Rangemore, Stylist and Sweet Mystery. Pleading had to be kept up to his work to hold off Rue, but was never in actual danger and won comfortably by a length. Stylist-was a fair third, half a length in front of Lawford Lass, with Sweet Mystery next. Lawford Lass, Royal Refrain, Scarteen and Jacksonville were slow away.

Unfortunate Incident: Star Wink and Divorced had a hard tussle over the final stages of the Lagmhor Plate. The former drey; out inside the last furlong, and Divorced, who was last at one stage, challenged. Just as he ranged alongside, Divorced bore in under the whip, and in addition to checking Star Wink, lost ground himself. When straightened up again, he put in a telling run, and a half head verdict went his way. The favourite, Omapo, finished from well back, into a close third, two lengths in front of Urge, who had acted as pacemaker for most of the journey. Immediately after the race, the stipendiary steward instituted an inquiry into the interference suffered by Star Wink, and after a short hearing, the stewards decided to award the race to Star Wink, and to relegate Divorced to second money.

Trench Fight Returns: Dictate was withdrawn from the Tinwald Handicap, leaving six starters, and Wardress was supported down to a short price. She, however, did not stretch out at any stage, and was beaten into third place. The winner was Trench Fight, who was under a hold behind the pacemakers, Mungatoon and Sovereign Lady, until he was allowed his head turning for home. He then spurted through on the fence, and soon gaining the front, carried o.n for one of the easiest wins of the day. 'ln an exciting tussle for second money, Roy Bun wore down Wardress in the last stride with Sovereign Lady half a head away. Mungatoon and Knight Commander'were tailed off. Overdue Success: Blue Abbey made amends for many past failures by an attractive win in the High weight Hack Handicap. He went to the front about 100

' yards from home, and although i Lockheed hung on to him, he gained a neck verdict. Gay Parade,, who disputed the lead for ’most of the way with Lockheed, was a close third, half a length in front of a bunch containing Prince Ruenalf, Princess Minerva and Foxette. Impressive Work: Schoolgirl picked, up some more easy money by whining the five horse Wakanui Handicap. Site allowed Skyrena and Symbol to make the pace to. the straight, where she gradually moved up, and had the race won a long way from the post. Symbol hung on for a good second, beating Silver Streak, who had every chance, but did not complete his task as solidly as usual. Great Flight, who was slow away, was two lengths back, with Skyrena beaten off. Outstanding Performance: ‘ . One of the most creditable efforts seen at Ashburton for a long time was credited to King’s Toast, winner of the Winchmore Hack Handicap. He got squeezed back when the tapes went up, and was in last place for over half the journey. Star Wink shot out a furlong from home, and looked to be going on for a comfortable win, but King’s Toast, who had been ridden on the fence from the start, was taken to .the outside, and after a remarkable display he got up in the last two strides to beat Star Wink by a neck. Grey Night, always handy, was a close third, a neck in front of Raceaway, who was the leader from the early stages until well into the straight. Queen Beth and Great Night were next. Trotting Events: The Melrose Handicap was won well by Indian Clipper, who took charge "five furlongs from home, and had no difficulty in. warding off a challenge by Swagger Jack. Nationalist came with a late run to take third money from Crackajack. Several of the field broke up early, and many did not take any serious part in the race. After Baytax had piloted the field in the Mayfield Handicap for a mile, Marfax drew to the front, and led into the straight from Latest Edition, Swift Lady and_ Star Ace, and they passed the post in that order.

FEILDING J.C. DU MAURIER—KENTUCKY FEILDING, November 30. There was fine weather, a fast track, and a large attendance for the first day of the Feildihg Jockey Club. The totalisator handled £22,442, against £14,384 10s last year. Results: — Waituna Hack Hurdles. One mile and a half and 130 yards: 2—Good Sun 10.8, Jenkins, 1: I—Segra 2: 3— Dorado 3. Also started: 4 War Lap; 9 Hukumai; 5 Collodion; 6 Prinihia; 8 Selkirk; 7 Gold Nut. Won by two lengths; half a length. Time 2.58 ,3-5. Aorangi Trial Plate. Seven furlongs. I—Tauuru, 8.7, Jenkins 1; 4— Martene 2; 6 —Star Gone 3. Also started 3 Battle Gain; 2 Goldburn; 9 Glen Donal; 8 Jumna; 12 Luath; 5 Moynell; 7 Oraiti; 13 Prattler; 10 Ra Houhou; 11 Vin Rouge. Won by a neck; two lengths. Time, 1.29 2-5. Manchester Handicap. One mile and a quarter: 10—Du Maurier 8.1, Williamson 1; 12—Hunting Cat 2; 9—Kilometre 3. Also started 4 Friesland; 2 Meamea; 7 Aurora’s Star; 6 Homily; 5 Areas; 3 Ruatiti; 1 Charles Edward; 8 Siglow; 11 Cherry Bay. Won by two lengths; a head. Time 2.7. Juvenile Stakes. Five furlongs. 2—Premature 8.3 Morris 1; 3—Drake’s Drum 2; 6—Greenock 3. Also started. 1 Golden Moon; 4 Lady Accra; 8 Fleche d’Or; 7 Valcony; 4 Gay Genet; 9 Mymarta; 11 Greek Star; 12 Royce. Won by two lengths; a length. Time 1.1 4-5.

Flying Handicap. Six furlongs. 2—Kentucky 7’ll, Broughton 1; I—Sir Crusoe 2; 6 —Rakahanga 3. Also started 7 Old Bill; 3 Lord Cavendish; 4 Red Cat; 4 Tuatara; 5 Black Robe; 8 Airflight; 9 Sea Link. Won by half a length; two lengths. Time 1.13 1-5. Kowhai Hack Handicap. One mile and a distance: 4—Laughing Song 7.8 Campbell 1; I—Chief Lord 2; 3—Dynasty 3. Also started 5 Auto Sweep; 2 Social Credit; 7 Royal Sign; 8 Rose Acre; 6 Te Ore. Won by a length; two lengths. Time 1.56 3-5. Fitzroy Handicap. Six furlongs. 3— Vai Pere 8. 5 Broughton 1; s—Sunny Knight 2; 6 —Dainty Dell 3. Also started 2 Grand Chase; 1 Defy; 4 7 Centennial; 10 Newbury Queen; 12 Veldette; 9 Silver Shekel; 14 Myarion; Colerica; 11 Waimutu; 13 Pretty Lass; 8 Ringcraft. Won by a length; a head. Time 1.15 2-5. Kiwitea Handicap. Seven furlongs. 1— Harina 8.8 Howell 1; s—Hasten 2; 2— Colossal Chief 3. Also started. 3 Rollicker; 7 Notium; 6 Old Surrey; 8 Kaiwaka; 4 Lindrum. Won by two lengths; a length. Time, 1.27.

Trotting MEETINGS TO COME. December 7—Waikato. December 7—New Brighton T.C. December 21—Reefton. December 26—Ashburton. December 26—Gore. December 26, 27—Westport. Decembei’ 27, 28, 31 —Auckland. December 28—Winton. J WAIKATO TROTS. M. STEWART’S TREBLE. HAMILTON. November 30. For . the Waikato Trotting Club’s Spring meeting the weather was fine and'there, was a large crowd. The totalisator handled £24,519, com* pared with £22,074 last year, an increase of £2445. Results:— Introductory Handicap, 3.49 class, one mile and a-half.—2-2 Modest Maid 12 (M. Stewart) and 5-3 Worthy Worker 36 (F. Primmer) dead heat, 1; 12-12 Bye 3. Also started: 4-3 Golden Journey, 3-4 Kaipaki Bill, 12-13 Kemal, 7-7 Mac’s Jimmy, 9-8 Port Chalmers, 8-9 Rara Avis, 5-3 Silver Countess, 10-10 Twice Worthy, 1-1 Vera Worthy, 11-11 Mattie Herbilwyn, 6-6 Dolores Silk. A deadheat; 12 lengths. Times, 3.36, 3.38, 3.47. Eureka Handicap, 3.5 class, one mile and a-quarter.—First Division: 4-4 Nawtbn. Junior scr (M. Stewart) 1; 5-5 Magic Task 2; 3-1 Rama Direct 3. Also started: 14-11 Antarctic Star, 16-14 Bingen’s Fashion, 11-8 Guide Peter, 13-10 Debris, 10-12 Erua Peter, 3-1 Josette, 18-18 Velvet Cushion, 6-6 Portadown. Won by a length. Times: 2.57 2-5, 2.57 3-5, 2.58. Second Division: 7-7 Durato scr (A. W. Broughton) 1; 1-2 Katoomba.2; 2-2

First Call 3. Also started: 17-16 Auto Bingen, 11-8 Calla Lily, 15-15 Cam Derby, 3-1 Pearl Oro, 8-9 Marminga; 18-19 Ptolemy, 12-14 Storeman, 15-17 Bold Boy, 9-9 Press Gang. Won by half a length; same. Times: 2.53, 2.53 1-5, 2.53 2-5. Tamahere Handicap, 3.1 class, one mile and a-quarter.—7-7 Star Guide scr (E. N. Kennerley) 1; 2-3 Mitaya 2; 9-10 Royal Palin 3. Also started: 5-6 Ayrshire Scott, 7-8 Bingen’s Best, 4-4 Ihi Ihi. 14-14 Kia Kaha, 10-12 Showy Bingen, 6-5 Village Maid, 8-11 Albertini, 3-2 Alcazar, 1-1 Davey Day, 1315 De Reszke, 15-16 Intrigue. Won by a head. Times. 2.56, 2.56 1-5, 2.53 2-5. R. T. Reid Memorial Handicap, 4.39 class, two miles. —3-3 Bronze Queen scr (W. Clinton) 1; 7-7 Noble Prince 2; 5-5 Great Chum 3. Also started: 4-4 Llariyabon, 1-1 Tinker, 2-2 Transwell, 6-6 Fortex. Wdri by a length and a-half; a length and aquarter. Times: 4.34 2-5, 4.31 4-5, 4.34 1-5. Rukuhia Handicap, 4.52 class, two miles. —1-1 Short Wave 12 (J. At Gerrard) 1; 2-4 Air Pilot"2; 4-3 Sir Tony 3. Also started: 3-2 Margin, 7-7 Canadian, 6-5 Cracksman, 5-6 Vain Lad, 9-9 Roi Grande, 8-8 Gay Moko. Won by a length and a-half. Times: 4.38 2-5, 4.39, 4.40. . Kaipaki Handicap, 4.48 class, two miles.—3-3 Crucible 24 (M. Stewart) 1; 2-2 Cloverdale 2; 6-7 Silver Watch 3. Also started: 4-4 Royal Palm, 4-6 Derby Lu, 1-1 Whanako, 8-8 Young Parry, 5-5 John’s Last. Won by a neck; three-quarters. Times: 4.39, 4.40 1-5, 4.40 2-5. Ngaruawahia Handicap, 3.43 class, one mile and a-half. —2-3 First Call scr (J. Gerrard) 1; 1-2 Scotty Direct 2; 5-1 Rama Direct 3. Also started: 13-11 Antarctic Star, >ll-12 Auto Bingen, 5-1 Cyone Girl bracketed with Fly Across and Josette, 10-10 Guiding Light, 13 Kentucky Frank, 6-6 Magic Task, 8-9 Marminga, 3-4 Master Lawn, 7-8 Now Then, 4-5 Portadown, 9-10 Press Gang, 8-7 Nawton Junior. Won by three lengths and a-half. Times: 3.28, 3.29 2-5 3.29 4-5. Waipa Handicap, 2.52 class, one mile and a-quarter.—3-3 Musketeer scr (E. N. Kennerley) 1; 1-1 Llanvabon 2; 1-1 Our Jewel (bracketed with Llanvaton) 3. Also started: 4-4 Trus Trust, 5-5 Great Chum, 2-5 Tangaroa, 6-7 Bold Venture, 7-6 Oui McKinney. Won by a neck; head. Times: 2.51, 2.48 1-5, 2.48 2-5.