RACING AND TROTTING

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 June 1942, Page 7

RACING AND TROTTING

MEETINGS TO COME.

June 27, —Manawatu. July 4.—Wellington. July 11.—Wellington. July 25. —S. Canterbury Hunt. August I.—Christchurch Hunt.

DUNEDIN RACES.

STEEPLES TO PRINCE FLANEUR.

DUNEDIN, June 20. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s Winter programme was held at Wingatui today in Spring-like weather, and the attendance was the largest seen on the course for many years, even at a February Cup meeting. The track was slow. In spite of many big dividends, speculation was brisk, the sum of £35,405/10/- being handled, as against £21,106/10/- for the same programme on the first day (Saturday) of last year’s meeting, an increase of £14,299. Results: — Tahuna Hack Steeplechase, about two miles and a quarter: 1/1 Surcoat 10.5 (P. Boyle) 1; 6/6 Whang 2; 1/1 Red Owl, coupled with winner) 3. Scr.: Valens. Three lengths; two lengths. Night Scout fourth. Time 5.12 3-5.

Trial Stakes, six furlongs: 7/7 1; 5/5 Kernel 2; 2/1 De Aro 3. All 1; 5/5 Kernal 2; 2/1 Kearo 3. All started. Three lengths; length. True Range fourth. Time 1.20 1-5. Otago Hurdles, one mile and three quarters: 13/13 Phalanx 9.0 (R. Gibson) 1; 4/4 Heidelberg 2; 2/2 Merry Simon 3. All started. Three lengths; two lengths. Bow Street fourth. Time 3.25 1-5.

Brighton Hack Handicap, seven furlongs: 1/1 Compeer 8.7 (W. Connor) 1; 7/5 Gold Nugget 2; 6/6 Irish Lass 3. Scr.: Raroa. Three lengths; two lengths. Lord Midas fourth. Time 1.32.

Otago Steeplechase, about two miles and a half: 5/5 Prince Flaneur 9.3 (A. Leach) 1; 3/4 Ballybrit 2; 4/3 Gay Boa 3. Scr.: Surcoat, Night Scout. Neck; length. Slayer fourth. Time 5.36 1-5.

Birthday Handicap, one mile and two furlongs and a half: 8/9 Cherokee 7.12 (L. Hare) 1; 5/5 Fidelis 2; 1/1 Maggiore 3. All started. Length; same. Doubleack fourth. Time 2.22 1-5.

Winter Handicap, six furlongs: 7/7 Fleet Street 8.5 (W. Connor) 1; 1/1 Bashful Lady 2; 6/5 Waitoru 3. Scr.: Maggiore, Dark Olga, Gay Lancer. Three lengths; half a. length. Time 1.17 3-5.

Aidworth Hack Handicap, one mile and two furlongs and a half: 1/3 Marquee 8.0 (W. Ellis) 1; 2/2 Gnohill 2; 7/8 Arabian Night 3. Scr.: Troja. Three lengths; half a length Irish Lass fourth. Time 2.23.

NOTES ON THE RACING

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DUNEDIN. June 20

The Otago Hurdles was won by an outsider in Phalanx, who went to the front after the first fence and led for the remainder of the journey. He was followed into the back stretch by Noko, Donadea, and Valantua, with King’s Toast and Inquisitor in last place, and he had a useful leaa entering the straight from Heidelberg, Merry Simon, Donadea, Noko, and Bow Street. Heidelberg put in some good work in the run home, but had no chance of getting up to Phalanx, who finished with something in hand. Merry Simon was a creditable third, two lengths in front of Bow Street, with Distress Signal, Noko, and Donadea following at intervals. Inquisitor and King’s Toast were well back.

Slayer was sent out win favourite for the Otago Steeplechase, but was a beaten horse a long way from home. Ballybrit and Anglo French disputed the lead from the early stages and with half the journey covered were some 12 lengths in front of Gay Boa, with Slayer and Valens in the rear. Ballybrit drew away from Anglo-French rounding the home turn, and led to the last fence a length in front. Anglo French dipped on landing and lost his rider, and Ballybrit then appeared to be in for a comfortable win, but inside the last furlong Gay Boa and Prince Flaneur ran up to him, and one of the best finishes to a cross-country event seen on tnc course for some years ensued. Ballybrit siill held his place a chain from the post, but Prince Flaneur got up in the last stride to gain a neck verdict. Gay Boa was a close Jhird, and there'was then a gap to Slayer and Hunting Chorus. Cherokee led throughout the Birthday Handicap, and had in impressive win. She was followed over the first half mile by Doubleack, Fidelis, Vaicron, Auctor, Maggiore, and Tissue, and she led into the back stretch from Doubleack, Fidelis, .Auctor, Vaicron, Maggiore, and Tissue. There was not much change into the straight, and Cherokee did not give any indication of conceding ground in the run home. Fidelis finished very fast on the fence, and got up to gain second money from the Greymouth-owned Maggiore, who, badly placed turning for home, did good work over the last quarter. Doubleack was two lengths back, in front of Dark Olga, Auctor and Tissue. , .

Fleet Street led from start to finish in the Winter Handicap, and accounted for the downfall of a staunch, favourite in Bashful Lady. He was followed into the straight by Strip and Bashful Lady, Symbol and St. Cloud, and although the favourite reduced the gap a little, she had no chance of overhauling the speedy leader. Waitoru fought out the finish with Bashful Lady, and two lengths away Symbol headed Nightcalm. Synthetic, St. Cloud and Bebel Mate.

manawatu races

YOGI AVINS CUP.

PALMERSTON N., June 20 The Manawatu Racing Club's Winter meeting was opened at Awapuni under seasonable conditions, though there were slight showers. The course was in good order, but was inclined to be greasy. The attendance was good, and the total isator handled £27.925/10/-, against £24,965/10/last year. Results:— Ngata Hack and Hunters' Hurdles, one mile and a-hall'.—2 Authoress 9.10 (A. Jenkins) 1; 4 Talenta 2; iy Elusory 3. Scr: garekura. Head: length. Time, 2.51. Manawatu Steeplechase, about three miles.—6 Anini 9.0 (Anderson) 1; 2 Foxiana 2; 1 Chat 3. Scr.: Hanover. Neck; six lengths. Time, 5.7. Enjoyment fell and broke his neck. Ruahine Handicap No. 1, six furlongs.—6 Mihinui 8.0 (Williamson) 1: 1 High Class 2; 4 Bright Lady 3. Scr.: Hikorangi. Neck; half a length. Time, 1.18 3-5. . . Ruahine Handicap, No. 2, six furlongs.—2 Teacony 8.11 (Spratt) 1; 4 Tetratina 2; 11 Lady Virginia 3. Scr.: Courting, Gay Polly, Hunting Princess, Namesake. Five lengths; length. Time, 1.19. Manawatu Winter Cup, one mile and a-quarter.—l Yogi 9.4 (Morris) 1; 10 Old Bill 2: 13 Centrepoise 3. Scr.; Expellant. Two lengths; head. Time, 2.17. Rangitira Hurdles, one mile ana three-quarters.—4 Gold Spot 10.7 (Brown) 1; 5 Cuisinier 2; 8 Malacca 3. Scr.: Hesketoon. Two lengths; • one length. Time, 3.25 2-5. Rongotea Handicap, seven furlongs. —1 Whackie 8.4 (Broughton) 1; 5 Saint Tor 2; 11 Flying Hawk 3. Scr.: Burra Sahib, Duality, Dainty Sheila. Neck; five lengths. Time, 1.33. Mangawhata Handicap, nine furlongs.—First Division: 3 Bendemeer 8.7 (Jenkins) 1; 8 Hinkler 2; 7 Tau Uru 3. Two lengths; length. Time, 23.

Second Division: 12 Gold Court 8.0 (Atkins) 1; 6 All ETunsby 2; 2 Sir Dingle 3. Scr.: Kinkajou, Rebel Lady, Greek Idol, Inventor. Two lengths: same. Time, 2.6 4-5.