TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 28 April 1941, Page 9

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Galloping MEETINGS TO COME

May 3—Waverley. May 3—Amberley. May 3 —Southland. May 3—Franklin. May 3, s—Nelson.5 —Nelson. May 8, 10—Egmont. May 10—Ashburton. May 10, 12—Poverty Bay. May 10, 12—Marlborough. May 15, 17—South Canterbury. May 17, 19—Otaki-Maori. May 17, 19—Waikato. May 24—Foxton. May 24—Foxton (at Levin). May 31, June 2—Napier Park. May 31, June 2, Wanganui (at Awapuni). May 31, June 2—Dunedin.

RACING AT REEFTON. FERRIBY AND METRIC SUCCEED

The Easter racing circuit on the West Coast concluded on Saturday, when the Reefton Jockey Club held a highly successful- meeting on the Reefton racecourse. The weather was fine, the track in first class order, and there was a large attendance. Handy-sized fields encouraged speculation, and the £5,964 handled represented an increase of £1,359 on the £4,605 handled at the Club’s Autumn fixture last year. The racing was good throughout the day, with some fine finishes, and was efficiently conducted by the committee. There was a most unfortunate incident in the Flying Hack Handicap, in which the favourite, Citizen, who carried nearly one-third of the totalisator investments, and Miltiades, were left at the post, and took no part in the race. There was a long delay at the barrier, mainly through the fractiousness of Miltiades, and Amount, and after the barrier was broken twice, there was a false start. The field was then despatched by the starter, Mr. G. Reed, without a barrier or a, flag, and Citizen and Miltiades did not* leave the post. It is understood that the starter decided to get the field away without the barrier, because there had already been a long delay, and because the tape had been broken in so many places that repair would have meant another delay of several minutes. The starter told the horsemen that he would not use a barrier, but apparently not all of them heard him say so, among them A. Stokes, who was on Citizen. Other riders in the race, however, averred that the starter said he was going to start the field without the barrier. The irony of the situation was that Citizen had not caused the slightest trouble. The Judicial Committee later met to consider the matter. They expressed dissatisfaction with the start, and instructed the starter that in future, in similar circumstances, he must use a flag. There was no cause for dissatisfaction with the other despatches made by Mr. Reed during the afternoon.

An inquiry was instituted by the Stipendiary Steward, Mr. C. F. Hartland, into the running of Karu, under the rule dealing with inconsistent running, after that horse had won the Reefton Trot, of a mile and a-quarter. The horse had, earlier in the day, laded out in the last furlong of a mile race. The explanation of the driver, S. C. Griggs, was accepted. The main event, the Irving Memorial, was won by Ferriby, who was favourite in a good betting race. Cymric made a good effort under the steadier of 10 stone, but he weakened in the last half-furlong, after having to be hurried along from the half-mile where Ferriby tackled hirh. Flame Queen came from a long way back to be a close third, and would have given some trouble had she not been kept so far back early. Two short-priced favourites, St. Cloud and Aggravate were decisively beaten. Both had every chance, though St. Cloud covered some extra ground. Aggravate was beaten in the Highweight Handicap by the Grey-mouth-owned Adina,' who at his previous start had run a close third in a neck-and-neck finish at Omoto. In the final event, St. Cloud made a good effort under her 9.13, but Flame Queen had her beaten with about 50 yards to go, when Metric flashed up to win from Flame Queen. St. Cloud, who was a good third, was backed down to a short price, and carried 364 tickets more than the second favourite, Flame Queen. Metric, who was at a good price, had run a fair third in the mile hack race earlier in the day, to Miss Waitarere and Winchelsea. Remaining results in detail: —

PROGRESS TROT, 2.27 class, one mile.

1 GUY WHISPERS, 48yds (C. K. Yeatman) 1 4 AIRLINE scr (F. G. Lynch) 2 3 DERBYSHIRE 60yds (C. E. Walsh) 8

Also started: 2 Rivette scr, 5 Blue Homer 24yds, 6 Mitewin 36yds, 7 Karu 48yds. Four lengths; a length and a-half. Mitewin was fourth. Times 2.16, 2.21 1-5, 2.16 2-5.

Guy Whispers made a splendid beginning to reach the front going past the stand, where he led Airline, Blue Homer, Mitewin and Karu. Along the back, Derbyshire put in a great run but broke badly three furlongs from home and went back from third to last place. Guy Whispers, six lengths clear at the turn, won easing up by four lengths from Airline, with Derbyshire, who came again, a length and a-half away third. Mitewin was a fair fourth, ahead of Karu and Blue Homer, with Rivette last. Tote £679’.

FLYING HACK HANDICAP, five furlongs.

4 ROADSIDER 7.7 car. 7.2 (C

Fox) 1 3 AMOUNT 9.0 (L. H. Pratt) . . 2 2 TE MA ARI 8.3 (C. Stokes) .. 3

Also started: 5 Midgard 9.0 car. 8.7, 6 Miltiades 8.5 car. 8.6, 1 Citizen 7.11, 7 Dark Agnes 7.7 car. 8.3. A length and'a-half; two lengths. Midgard was fourth. Time 1.2. After one false start, and after the tapes had been broken several times, the Flying Hack Handicap field was despatched without a barrier, and the hot favourite, Citizen, and Miltiades were left at the post, taking no part in the race.

Te Maari and Amount shot together from Roadster and Dark Agnes y/ith Midgard pext. The order ! was the same into the straight, once in line,’ Roadsjder finished s P.len-1 didly, and, though he ran in Ufidet' the whip, he won going away by a length and a-half from Amopnt, with Te Maari two lengths away third. ’ Midgard w?" Tote £790,

IRVING MEMORIAL, ope apd a- ' quarter miles.

1 FERRIBY 7.9 (A. Stokes) .. 1 2 CYMRIC 10.0 (A. E. Ellis)

(coupled with Areas) .... 3 FLAME QUEEN 8.8 (J. Wadley) ........

Also started: 2 Areas 7.11 car. 7.(f, 4 Roy Bun 9.0, 6 Rebel Chief 8.5, 5 Cape Gabo 7.11 car 7.4. A length and ahalf; a head. Roy Bun was fourth. Time 2.9.

Rebel Chief Wfls last to move, and Cymric was tfye pacemaker past the stand froin Feniby, Areas, Roy Bun, and Flarpe Qtieep. with Rebel Chief and Cape Gabo together at the back. Ferriby taetdeej Cymric half a mile from home’,' qpd the pace was cracked on. With two 'fwfqngs to go, Ferriby headed Cymric apq 'led Cymric into the straight, wlfh Areas and Roy Bun next, and then Queen starting to makp lief effopf. Ferriby came home fqR P.£ CWWifig, and won easily by a length from Cymric, who hu.ng op t 0 the fast-finishing Flame Queen by a head. Roy Bun was a fair fourth, with Areas and Cape Gabo next to finish. Tote £768.

STEWARDS’ HACK HANDICAP, six and a-half furlongs.

1 AMOUNT 9.1 (L. H. Pratt) .. 1 2 TRENCH COAT 7.7 car. 8.2 (C.

Stokes) . 3 MISS WAITARERE 9.1 inc. 6 lbs. pen. car. 8.10 (C. Fox)

Also started: 5 Miltiades 8.5 car 8.7, 4Te Maari 8.4 car 7.11. Three-quar-ters of a length; dead-heat for second. Time 1.24 4-5. Miss Waitarere was first out from Amount, Te Maari, and Trench Coat I with Miltiades who missed the jumpout several lengths away. Te Maari •fell after going two furlongs, and I cost Trench Coat several lengths. 'Amount and Miss Waitarere turned for home together, with Trench Coat 'showing up. In a good finish, Amount 'stayed on under the whip, to win by ithree-quarters of a length, with Miss 'Waitarere and Trench Coat, who fini ished strongly, a dead-heat for second. 'Miltiades was well back. Tote £648. I C. Mackie, the rider of Te Maari suffered only a shaking. At an'iniquiry into the fall it was found that jit was purely accidental. REEFTON TROT, 3,.5 class, one and a-quarter miles." 6 KARU 60 yds (S. C. Griggs) . . 1 1 GUY WHISPERS 84yds inc 24 yds pen. (C. K. Yeatman) .. 2 4 AIRLINE scr (F. G. Lynch) .. 3 Also started: 5 Rivette scr, 7 Blue 'Homer 36, 3 Four Square, 8 Mitewin 48yds, 1 Lough Derg 60yds coupled with Guy Whispers, 2 Derbyshire 84 lyds. A length and a-half; three- | quarters of a length. Blue Homer was 'fourth. Times 2.52, 2.49 1-5, 2.57 2-5. I Rivette was the early leader from I Airline, Four Square, and Guy .Whispers who made another brilliant I beginning, and Karu. Half a mile from home Guy Whispers and Airline raced to the front, and Guy Whispers was clear of Airline into the 'straight, with Karu coming fast, and ' Rivette and Blue Homer next. Karu tackled Guy Whispers half-way down the straight, and after a short tussle, 'came away to win by a length and ahalf, with Airline a good third, threequarters of a length away. Blue i Homer was fourth followed by Rivette, I Mitewin and Derbyshire. The last--1 named, lost fully a furlong at the start •by going off in a tangle. Tote £768.

'hIGHWEIGI-IT HANDICAP, seven I furlongs.

3 ADINA 9.1 (C. Stokes) .. . . 1 1 AGGRAVATE 9.8 (A. Stokes) 2 2 PEACOCK 8.10 car. 8.12 (A. E.

I ’ Ellis) * • • • • 3 I Also started: 6 Rebel Chief 9.5, 5 I Rabble 8.9, 4 Philibun 8.5, 7 Waitaka 18.0. A length; same. Philibun was 'fourth. Time 1.29.

Aggravate was npde a hot favourite but was decisively beaten by Adina. Aggravate was first to straighten up for home, with Adina next, then Philibun and Peacock. Adina and Aggravate had a good tussle, but the former stayed the better and won well by over a length. Peacock was third, a head in front of Philibun, with Rebel Chief and Rabble next to finish. ( Tote £875.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, seven furlongs.

4 METRIC, 7.7 car. 7.2 (C. Fox) 1 2 FLAME QUEEN 9.2 (A. E. Ellis) 1 ST. CLOUD 9.13 (A. Stokes) 3

Also started: 6 Areas 7.11 car. 8.1, 3 Skyrena 9.4 car 8.11, 5 Midgard 8.10 car. 8.2. Half a length; a length. Skyrena was’fourth. Time 1.29 2-5. I St Cloud was backed as unbeatable in the final event, but after having 1 every chance she was decisively beaten into third place. Flame Queeri was I first out to lead past the stand from Skyrena, St. Cloud, Areas and Midgard with Metric at the tail of .the • field. Along the back Metric moved up and as they swung into the home stretch St. Cloud was just showing I out from Flame Queen with Skyrena ’arid Metric the only others with a chance Flame Queen and St. Cloud had a great tussle, and the former had gained the upper hand 50 yaids fiom the post,- when Metric flashed up on the centre of the course, and won going away by half a length from Flame ■ Queen with the favourite a length away, just ahead of Skyiena. Mid,gard was next. Tote £982-2.

RAC.ING at TIMARU.

KING’S TOAST WINS CUP.

TIMARU, April 26. The South Canterbury Jockey Club was favoured with ideal conditions for its Autumn meeting at Washdyke to-day, and the attendance was the largest for some time past. The track was in excellent order without being hard, and the racing throughout was lull of interest. The sum of £18.965 10/- was handled, as against £15,028 10/- at last year’s Autumn fixture, an increase of £3935. Results. Tekapo Hurdles, one mile and a-half.—4-3 Flagman 9.13 (W. Connor) 1; 1-1 Sir Frederick 2; 2-2 Donadea 3. Also started: 6-6 Waka, 3-4 Green Boa, 5-5 Crack o* Dawn, Valens 9.0. Three lengths;. a head. Green Boa was fourth. Time, 2.43 2-5. Electric Stakes, six furlongs.—2-2 Ann Mie 8.10 (J. Jennings) 1; 5-7 Princess Myosotis 2; 1-1 Hurry Girl 3. Also started: 13-12 Aquitane, 1113 Bright Form, 4-3 Confidant, 5-5 Donroy, lg-11'Escort, 3-4 Force, 9-8 Kohara, 15-17 Maritimus,-. 18-15 Paper Whistle, 7-6 Portadown, 19-19 Royph.ey, Good Scout, 19-18

Hunting Charm, 8-9 Kernel, 14-1-4 Lady Nottava, 17-16 Solerity, 12-11 Tiitangarehu. Three lengths; half a length- Kernel was fourth. Time, 1.13 3-5. Gladstone Trot, 3.43 class, one mile apd a-hqlf.—6-6 Recluse scr (R. W. Townley) 1; 1-1 Spencer VOJO 2; 4-2 Catalpa 3. Also started: 14-13 Amarita scr, 5-3 Colleen Travis scr, ibj-13 Dandy Travis scr, 16-12 Kipg Axworthy scr, 13-15 Last Wrack scr, 8-8 Loyal Jack scr, 11-14 Narvarino scr, 10-9 Rollicking Rey scr, 12-10 Sandiways scr, 3-5 Technique scr, 2-4 Turret scr, 7-7 Cinchona 36, 9-10 Bedrock 48. Three lengths; same. Technique was fourth. Times: 3.20 1-5, 3.21, 3.22.

Timaru Cup, one mile and a-quar-ter.—2-3 King’s Toast 7.0 car. 7.1 (A. Messervy) 1; 3-4 Not Out 2; .4-2 Prudent Prince 3. Also started: 5-5 Willie Win, 1-1 Wardress, 8-8 Knight Commander, 6-6 Cherokee, 7-7 Tfie Wrecker, 9-9 Merry March, 10-9 Airline, Ralf a length; same- Wardress was fourth. Time, 2.5.

Srpitfifleld Rack Handicap, six fur-longs.—s-5 Confidant 7.10 (W. Ellis) 1; 1-2 Rawfiamai 2; 3-3 Nightglass 3. Also started: 7-8 Speeny, 8-9 Qn Call, 11-11 Tissue, 4-4 Irish Lass, 2-1 D,erby, -6-6 Star wink, 10-10 Lawford Lgss, 9-7 Pink Gauntlet. Two lengths; a head. Irish Lass was fourth. Time, 1.13 3-5. Doncaster Handicap, six furlongs. -2-3 Hearth 9.7 (R. Mackie) 1; 3-2 Don’t Forget 2; 5-5 Rebel Mate 3. Also started: 1-1 Density, 4-4 Craiglea, 6-6 Top Row, 7-7 Survoy. A length; two lengths. Craiglea was fourth. Time, 1.12 2-5.

Otipua Trot, 3.38 class, one mile and a-half. —2-2 Ronald Logan 24 (J. B. Pringle) 1; 4-1 Loyal Friend 2; 5-6 Scapa Flow 3. Also started: 4-4 Joan Conquest, 6-5 Top Hand, 3-3 Black Label, 7-7 Pacing Power, 8-8 Shadow Boy. Half a length; two lengths. Joan Conquest was fourth. Times: 3.18, 3.20 J-5, 3.18 4-5.

Rosewill Hack Handicap, one mile and 35 yards. 3-4 Foxette 8.13 (W. Ellis) 1; 7-7 Big Joe 2; 5-3 Roman Son 3. Also started: 1-2 Valcron, 2-1 Blue Abbey, 6-6 Sweet Mystery, 8-9 Johnemby, 12-12 Fundy Bay, 9-8 Gay Thread, 10-10 Lockheed, 11-11 Tatting. A head; two lengths. Lockheed was fourth. Time, 1.41.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

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CHRISTCHURCH, April 26

Always a Winner: Flagman won the Tekapo Hurdles from end to end. Sir Frederick, who made some faulty jumps, followed him over the first mile, and Donadea ran into second place turning for home. Flagman was not troubled in the run to the post to beat Sir Frederick, who got up to wrest second honours from Donadea on the post. Green Boa was eight lengths back. Never in Doubt: Ann Mie had the field for the Electric Stakes in trouble from the outset. She led Don Roy, Force, Princess Myosotis and Hurry Girl into the straight, and was never called upon. Princess Myosotis held on for second money from Hurry Girl, who lost some ground at the start.

First Success: The favourite, the imported horse Spencer Volo, went to the front a furlong from the post in the Gladstone Trot, and appeared to be in for his first win, but Recluse finished brilliantly to easily account for him. Catalpa was a fair third, in front of Technique.

Timaru Cup: King’s Toast was one of the early leaders in the Timaru Cup, but was near the rear with Prudent Prince and Willie Win (who got away badly) at the half mile. At this stage Airline was three lengths out in front from Not Out, but he retired once the straight was reached, and Not Out was challenged by Wardress and Prudent Prince, w.th King’s Toast showing up wide out. Not Out appeared to have bright prospects until King’s Toast flashed up, and in a close finish the latter got up to gain a narrow victory. Prudent Prince was close up third, just heading off Wardress. There was then a gap to Airline, Willie Wine and Cherokee almost in line.

Improved Form: There was a surprise in the Smithfield Hack Handicap. The favourite, Rawhamai, appeared to be the likely winner inside the last furlong, when Confidant, who failed in the maiden event, came with a late run to have an easy win from Rawhamai, who narrowly beat Nightglass, Lady Derby and Irish Lass, who were separated by half-heads.

There was a marked demonstration when the winner returned, witn many calls for “putting him out.” The matter was taken up by the vice-president and stipendiary steward, who ascertained that the connections of Confidant had supported him the first time, and let him go when he won. As this explanation was considered satisfactory to the officials, it was decided, there was no necessity to call a meeting of the stewards.

Hearth Again: Density was installed a good favourite for J.he Smithfield Hack Handicap, but after beginning smartly, she was steadied in behind Don’t Forget, and the latter had a clear lead entering the straight from Density, Rebel Mate and Hearth. Density could not improve her position in the run. home, and Hearth and Rebel Mate showed out to tackle Don’t Forget. Hearth soon drew to the front and won comfortably from Don’t Forget. Rebel Mate was a fair third, two lengths in front of Craiglea, with Density beaten off. / . , , Otinua Trot: Loyal Friend was sent out at a short price for the Otipug Trot, and when he held a useful leap a furlong from the post his success seemed assured, but the second choice, Ronald Logan had his measure nearing the post and beat him comfortably. Scapa Flow was a creditable third, a neck m front of Joan ConquestFoxette Prevails: The concluding event was won by Foxette, a stable mate of Valcron, who was sent out win favourite'. Foxette and Roman Son were well back when the stiaignt was reached, and their chance ol getting up t° the leader ih the straignt, Big Joe, did not appear very hopeful: but Foxette wore him down in the last few strides, and gained the vei - diet right on the. line. Roman Son finished on solidly into third place, two lengths in front of Lockheed, who was also one of the real division for d good way. Valcron, Blue Abbey, Sweet and Johnemby all looked to be likely a furlong from home, but all peteied out. RACING AT MELBOURNE. MELBOURNE, April 27$ At the Ascot- races on Saturday, results were:- — » . Wokingham Handicap, six furlongs,—Montecon> (Powell) 1;

Unishak 2; Beauflier 3. Twelve started. A head; half a length. Time, 1.121. Aylesford Handicap, 14 miles and 40 yards.—Sir Locket 7.12 (Mornemept) 1; Chamberlain 2; Cumulus 3. Eleven started- Half a length; a lepgfh. Time, 2.8, a course record.

SYDNEY, April 27. The- Canterbury Park races were postponed on account of rain.

Trotting

MEETINGS TO COME

May 3—Oamaru. May 10—Waikato. May 10, 12—Forbury Park. May 17, 19—Nelson. May 24—Ashburton. May 24, 28—Auckland.

AUCKLAND TROTS.

HANDICAP TO KENWORTHY 1 *

AUCKLAND, April 26. The Auckland Trotting Club’s Autumn meeting was held in fine but overcast wpather. The track was good, and there was a very large attendance. The totalisator handled £56,642/10/-, against £41,701 last year, an increase of £14,941/10/-. The investments were a record for one day at Epsoni. Results: — Innovation Handicap, 3.40 class, one mile and a half: 1/1 Getaway scr (Mitchell) 1; 3/4 Baby Triumph 2; 13/15 Esther 3. Also started: 6/8 Crownthorpe, 5/5 Range Finder, 2/5 Rara Avis, 7/10 Riptide, 10/9 Soldier Sam, 12/13 Surprise Moko, 11/11 Totara Park, 9/7 Wharekawa, 4/2 Golden Journey, 8/5 Mattie Herbilwyn, 15/14 Barney Bingen, 14/12 Intrigue, 3/4 Bournemouth bracketed with Baby Triumph. A length. Golden Journey was fourth. Times 3.41 2-5, 3.37 4-5, 3.33 3-5.

Devonport Handicap, 3.5 class, one mile and a quarter, first division: 3/3 Now Then scr (Mitchell) 1; 4/5 Rockfel 2; 1/1 Castella del Oro 3. Also started: 8/8 Anthony’s Gift, 10/11 Blush Worthy, 13/13 Flash Light, 2/2 Gamester, 9/9 Honey Pot, 6/6 Marminga, 14/14 Shining Link, 11/12 Torpedo King, 5/4 Village Lass, 12/19 Auto Bingen and Press Gang. A head. Press Gang was fourth. Times 2.50, 2.50 1-5, 2.51 3-5. Second Division: 4/4 Moko Direct scr (August) 1; 3/3 Katoomba 2; 5/6 County Jewel 3. Also started: 12/13 Calla Lily, 8/9 Erua Peter, 1/1 Flying Scott, 6/5 Guiding Light, 10/10 Kallula, 2/2 Oxford, 7/7 Parrish Queen, 13/11 Pinocchio, 11/12 Sequoia, 9/8 Rama Direct. Five lengths. Oxford was fourth. Times 2.48, 2.49, 2.51. Fergusson Handicap, 3.23 class, one mile and a half: 4/4 Kenworthy 36 (Walker) 1 3/3 Adversity 2; 1/1 Our Jewel 3. Also started: 1/1 Hillcrest bracketed with Our Jewel, 6/6 Noble Prince, 7/7 Star Pronto, 2/2 Toceetie, 5/5 Our Peggy. A length. Our Peggy was fourth. Times 3.13, 3.15 2-5, 3.15 3-5. Franklin Handicap., 4.47 class, two miles: 3/3 Neutrality scr (Stewart) 1; 1/1 Davey Day 2; 5/5 Sir Echo 3. Also started: 12/12 Derby Lu, 11/tl Marcus, 6/4 Ihi Ihi, 4/6 Whanako, 2/2 Cynic, 8/8 Double Peter, 10/10 Forest Jewel, 7/7 Franco, 9/9 Petite Jewel. A length. Cynic was fourth. Times 4.29 3-5, 4.30 1-5, 4.32 3-5. Whitford Handicap, 4.56 class, two miles: 4/6 Dick Redmond scr (Newdick) 1; 5/4 Sir Tony 2; 2/2 Silver Countess 3. Also started: 12/13 Barney Bingen, 7/5 Bournemouth and Vain Lad bracketed, 13/9 Elliotvale, 9/11 Intrigue, 10/12 Bon Haven, 6/7 Esther, 8/8 Worthy Treasure, 3/3 'Appomattox, 1/T Worthy Belwin and Mah Jong bracketed, 11/10 Pink Lady. A head. Mah Jong was fourth. Times 4.43 1-5, 4.38 2-5, 4.42 3-5. April Handicap, 3.1 class, one mue and a quarter: 1/1 True Guide scr (Mcßride) 1; 4/4 Nawton Junior 2; 2/2 Parrish Lad 3. Also started: 10/12 Auto Lad, 5/5 Katoomba, 15/15 Press Gang. 6/6 Langdale, 3/3 Cam Derby, 7/8 Excel, 16/16 Lady Potts, 13/13 Mitaya, 14/14 Radio Queen, 11/11 Silk Lady, 12/10 Sweet Aloes, 9/9 Peter Travis, 8/7 Tumble. A length. Sweet Aloes was fourth. Times 2.48, 2.45 3-5, 2.49. Henderson Handicap, 2.53 class, one mile and a quarter: 5/6 Club King 12 (Corrigan) and 9/8 Kete Kura 12 (Paul) dead heat 1; 6/5 Stargum 3. Also started: 7/7 Handicapper, 1/1 Young Parry, 2/2 Peter’s Find, 8/9 Katene, 3/3 Swift Lady and Sentiment bracketed, 11/11 Connenora, 4/4 Princess Linnett 10/10 Proletarian and Walter Gav’ bracketed, 12/12 Tangaroa.. Dead heat. Young Parry was fourth. Times 2.47 3.-5, 2.47 3-5, 2.48.