THE TURF

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 10474, 3 January 1928, Page 5

THE TURF

A.R.C. .MEETING

STAR, STRANGER. WINS BIG HANDICAP.

DERBY GOES TO MARTARMA il .. : BRILLIANT AUSSIE SCORES AGAIN. - /FTT

AUCKLAND, Jan. 2

The Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting was continued to-day-The weather was glorious and the attendance large. The totalisator handled £111,964, against £98,450 for tlie same day last year. Following are the results:— . Eller,, I site Handicap.—lo Prince Lu (Davies) 1, 6 Bold Front 2, 3 The Lover 3. Also ran: 4 Judge's Box, 1 Singleton, 7 Waltzer, 3 Piet, 2, War Officer, 9 Acushla, 5. Air King. "'Won b'y half a. length; a neck between second and third. . Time : 1.401 Midsummer Handicap.—-l. G. M. Currie’s Episode (B. Morris) 1,2 Tlie Begum 2, 9 High . Fainting 3. Also ran: .‘5 Prodice, 6 Shot Silk, 11 Sir Bussell, 7 Footpad, 15 Pari, 10 Winnington, 8 Castoniari, 13 Lady Weston, 4 Mochau, 14 Mon Star, 12 Seamstress. Won by a length, with two and a-lialf lengths between second and third. Time: Train 0 3-ssec.

• New Year Hurdle Race.—4- Archibald (R. E. Thomson) 1,2 Glenotus 2, 3 Red Comet 3. Also ran: 2 Sir Roseberry. 1 Lord Star, 6 Ned Kelly, 9 Kendal, 5 Rarahm, 8 Gold Rep. Ned Kelly and Gold Rep fell. Won by a length, with half a. length .between second arid third. Time: 3.42 3-ssec.

Auckland Racing Club Handicap.— 1 A. B. Williams’ Star Stranger (R. Reed) 1, .7 G. Paul’s Pnpatu 2, 10 J. A. Mol farlarie’s Bcnnnheb 3. Also ran: 4 Count 'Cavour, 3 Mask, 8 Mundane, 2 Pegaway, 5 Battlement, 9 Eden Hall, 6 Transformer, 13 Royal Mint; 11 Cohesion, 12 Seat. Won by three parts of a lerigth ; half a length between second and third. Count Cavour fell, bringing down Mnndane and Transformer. Porter, who rode Count Cavour, broke his leg Time: 2.32. Great Northern Derby.—s J. Porter’s Martarma (R. McTayish) 1, *3 T. A. Duncan’s Laughing Prince (L. Morris) 2, 1 Greenwood’s Agrion (J. Barrv) 3. Also ran: 6 Cimabue, 2 Great Charter, 7 In the Shade, 4 Satrap, 8 Thaw. Agrion was the favorite for the the Derby, the winner, Martarma, being at a good price. Martarma won by. a length frorn Laughing Prince, who fini/hod two and a-half lengths in front of Agrion. .Time: 2.35 2-5.-County Handicap.—2 The Immigrant (Green) 1. 1 Paper Boy 2, 3 Kino- Arch 3. Also ran: 1(1 Antrim Boyf 14 Abbey Day, 11 Baby Bun, 8 Some Lady, 6 Ripon Abbey, 9 Quinsilia, 13 Winsome Boy, 12 _Whaka King, 4 Orchus, 5 The Fox, 15 Cnrinthia and Tidal (bracketed), 18 Arch Queen, 17 Bombardier, 16 Catanuic, 7 Lady Robinson. Won by three parts... of a length; half a liead between second and third. Time: 1.26 2-s’. . Newmarket Handicap.— 1 Aussie, (H. Tinker) 1. 3 Nancy Lee 2. 4 Silvermine 3. Also ran: 2 Money Order, 7 Town Guard, 6 Receipt, 4 Ih’ince Otto. Won by half a lengtn ; same between second and third. Time: 1.12 4-5. Glasgow Handicap.—King Lu (Tinker) 1. 1 Paperchase 2, 11 Sir Arfilne 3. Also ran: 3 Royal Damon, 6 Centrepiece, 4 Dayguard, ' 2 Le Choueas and Titree (bracketed). 5 Siaosi, 7 Ruanui, 10 Gala Day, 9 Archeno. Won by three parts of a length-; two lengths between second anf third. Time: lmin 25 3-osec. — Press Assn.

NOTES ON THE RACING. THREE HORSES FALT, IN A.R.C. HANDICAP. JOCKEY PORTER BREAKS HTS LEG., (Special to tlie Times.) AUCKLAND, Jan. 2. The summer meeting of the Auckland Racing Club was continued today in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance arid the totalisater showed an increase of £13,513, which makes the total increase so far £37 205. The only scratching for the Ellers!ie Handicap was Saucy Lass, and the Gisborne-owned Singleton was made a good favorite, carrying about £BOO more than War Officer, with Piet next in request. Prince Lu was soon in front and led along the hack from Piet. Air King. Singleton, Acushla, Tlie Lover, Waltzer, Tar Officer and Judge’s Box. Prince Ln was still in charge across the top and irito the straight 1 iet, Singleton. Bold Front arid TValtzer. Prince Lu stayed on to get the decision bv half a length from Bold Front, who beat The Lover by a neck. Piet, Singleton, Acushla, War Officer, Air King, Judge’s Box and Waltzer followed as named. • All started for the Midsummer Handicap and .Episode was made iavorite. eartyirig about £IOOO more than The Gegum, ivith Park next fancied. ' The. Begum, and Episode were first out and led across the top from Shot Silk, followed by FootTad Prodice, Winnington and Pari. The Begum was first to turn for liome from Episode Shot Silk, Whinington, Sir Bussell. iParl, Trochee,High Fainting and MOll Star. Episode took charge half-wav down to wiri bv a length from The Begum, who beat High Falntinghy two lengths and a-hnlf. Shot Silk,, _VV mnington. Part. Prodice..Mriehnu, Footpad, Lady Nestor. Justify and Sic Bussell were next. Weddimr March was the only withdrawal from the New Year’s Hurdle Race and Lord Star was the public fancy, being entrusted with about £3OO more than Sir Roseberrv while Olonntus and Archihakl were next in request. Nod , Felly was the early leader, but-, before the stands were reached. Archibald was in charge from Knrnmu. Perl Ccmiet. •Ned Ivcll.v, Lord Star and Sir Rosehoirv. .Along the bnelc, the older was’the same. Crossing the top Rod Comet was second to Archibald, with Glenotus, Lord Star and Sn Roseberry following. Oncem a line or home Archibald went on to win al a length from Glenotus, who beat jTod Comet by half a length. Lord “tar* Sir. Roseberry, Kararau and Kendal- were next. Gold Rep and the onlv withdrawal from the Auckland Racing Club Handicap Star Stranger was first Inncv carrying about £460 more than S'-J Fith Mask best backed of Pnpatu, Cohesion,-Man-SFtJ''Seif' the r f IMSr Roval ViM. Mnndane, Bennanne,' ( Papatu, Scat, Men HaJC, Count »>, »■ Stranger, Pegaway, -Mask Battle mint nil cl Transformer. Along the back, Cohesion was, attended by Bennanee, Scat, Papatu, Count Cavour, MnZuii* Star Stranger, Eden Hall. Mand< . pegaway; Battlement, a„TTr*or’mer' B OroFn ß . the top. Cohesion still bold, his position. Horn Star Stranger and Eden Halt , 1M positions were «*,!SS ! S Ln- for home and, about fifty j.uas from* the post; Siam Stranger came through to win. by three-quai to s o a, len<rtli from Papatu, who beat Bennariee by half "a length. Battleiuent, Pegaway, Eden Hall, Mrisk. .Cohesion and Soap were.. next ; A J-OSS«nS. the top Count Cavour. fell and Mandane ‘and Transformer came ovei the' top of him. ( Porter, the ridep of “The Count,” had one of his legs broken. The sectional times were: /

furlongs; 26 2-5; three, 38 3-5; four, 59 3-5; five, 1,4 4-5.; .'six, 1.17 ; seven, 1.29 3-5; mile', 1.42 4-5; nine furlongs, 1,56,15 • , full/distance 2.32. Eight faqgd 'the starter for the Grerit .Northern arid Agrion was made, a imry warm favorite, being entrusted with more than throetimes the amount invested on (Pent Charter, while Laughing Prince '.was next in reouest, Martarma. being at a good price. Great Charter • led along the. straight from Agrion, Girnabue,, liduglung,- • Priritee, I’liaw, In the Shade, Alartarma and Satrap, who d.id riot get away-well. Great Charter held his position along' the back fr.orn Agrion, Cimabue, Laughing Pfliuje, Thaw, In. thb Shade, Martarma’ Arid S'atrap. Crossiiig tlie top, the two /latter' moved up fast. Great Charter was rirsf,tp turn for hohie froiii Agrion, Martarma., Ufirigbjng: Prince and -Satrap. Half-way down the straight, Martanna and (Laughing Pl-ince came through, the former winning by. a length, with Agrion two lengths and a-half. away third. Great Charter, In the Shade, Cimabue, Satrap and " Thaw were nexi>.: ~-..* t . Paper B°y was tlie public fancy for the County” Handicap, carrying over £250 more than The Immigrant, witlr lung Arch next in request. Lady Robinson was loft and took-no part in the race. Ripon .Abbey led along the back from King Arch, The .Immigrant, Winsome Boy, Nucleus, and Paper Boy. Crossing this top, The Immigrant was-in command from Bipon Abbey, King Arch, Winsome Boy, Paper -Boy, Tidal, Nucleus, ..and Quinsilia-. The order of the leaders ivas the same into the straight and The Immigrant -went on to win by three-quarters of a length from Paper Boy, 1 who beat King Arch by a head. Winsome Boy, Antrim Boy, Baby Bun and Quinsilia were next. Only seven went to the post tor the Newmarket Handicap, and A_ussie was entrusted with about £SOO more than .Money Order, while Nancy Lee was also well supported.’ Aussie was soon in ’front arid led across the top from Nancy’ Lee, Prince Otto,- Silvormine, Town Guard, Money Order and Receipt. The order of'tlie leaders was much the same, into the straight, with Money Order improving his position. Aussie: held bis own to win by ball a length from Nancy 1 a>o. who beat Siivermine by a similar . distance. Money Order, Town Guard ana Receipt were next. .. Receipt, Llandudno, Dave, King Smock, Berinthia and Nucleus were scratched for the Glasgow Handicap, with which the programme, concluded. Paperchase was' first, choice, carrying about £450- more than the bracket, Le Choueas and Titree, while Royal Damon was next tanpied. Dayguard was first to shou out from Paperchase, Titree, Archeno and King Lu. By the time the top was"reached King Lu and Paperchase were showing the way to Titree, Dayguard, Archeno, Royal Damon and Sir Archie. King Lu was first to turn for home, just in front of Paperchase, Titree. Archeno and Royal Damon. King Lu went on to score by three-quarters of a length from Paperchase, who bent S.r Archie.

F<)URTH DA Y’S ACCEPTANCF.S

AUCKLAND, Jan. 2

Following are ‘the acceptances for the concluding day of the A.R.C. meeting:—<

■ Royal Stakes; 6 furlongs.—Agrion 9.10, Eulalie 9./, PaganeUi 9.3, Gascony, High Finance 9.0, Golden Armour 8.4, Prince- Humphrey. Staghunter 8.2, Procliee 7.13, , Marion's, Birthday, Patadawn 7.9. Raasay 7.6. ' White Wings ; 6.13. Clifford Plato, 11 miles.—King Lu, Rapier. Star Stranger 9.4, Satrap 8.0.

Sylvia Handicap. 6 furlongs.— Raasay 9.9, Marion’s Birthday 8.10, Patadawn 8.6. Maurianena 7.6, Mithra. Shot Silk 7.3, Moeliau, Justify 7-0-Auckland Hurdles. 2 miles.—Archibald 12.2, Wedding March 11.7, Lord Star 11.6, Red Comet, Glenotus 10.2, Beau Cavalier 9.8. Karamu 9.2.. Blue Sky 9.0.

4 Bowen Handicap, 6 furlongs Nancy Lee 9.2, Paganelli 8.6. Money Order 8.3, Paperchase 8.1, Tea Tinie 7.10.' Singlespar 7.7. Siivermine 7.6, Receipt 751, Berinthia, High Finance and King Arch 7.0. . . , Grey Handicap, 1 mile.—. Judge’s Box 7.10, Mervette 7-7,. Quinsilia, Ripon Abbey 7.6 Respirator 7.2, Micrometer, Nassoek, Ponticus, Salamander,. Speechless, The Fox 7.0. Goodwood Handicap. I mile.—Dayguard, Le Choueas, Sir Archie 7.12, Paper Bov 7.10, Seat 7.6, Archeno, High Pitch, Roytd 'Diadem, Sevang, Wenday 7.0. Grandstand Handicap, li miles.— Mask 8.4,;, Battlement 7£, In J:he Shade, Bennanee 7.5, Doree 7.3, Transformer, Cohesion, Front Rank, Gala Day, Siaosi 7.0.—P.A.

STRATFORD RACES

BRTGTTT GLOW TAKES CUP

STRATFORV, Jan. 2

Tiie Stratford Racing Club’s annual' meeting opened in splendid weather with a record attendance, and the course in excellent condition. The totalisator put through £33.694. an. increase of £3510 on the corresponding day last year. Following are the. results:— t Trial Stakes. ■— 3 Marble King 1, 8 Pail 1 Lucerne 2, 7 Marjoram 3. Seiratehed: PUtrolet. Michaelmas, Tametare,. Mendip, Niazone, Gnsnapnor. Won bv a length and a-lialf: a head between second arid third. Time: 1.16 2-5. Tariki Handicap.—l The Swell 1. 3 Kawhnkina 2, 4 Whisogne 3. Also ran: Onward, Arehon, Airtight, Troilus. Just John. Won bv a length; half a length between second and third. Time: 1.33 4-5. Stratford Cup.—3 Bright Glow 1, 5 Mint Leaf 2, 12 Ornznne 3. Also tali: Piutliair, Yonin. Paitonu. Anolo. Vivo, Sleepy Sol, The. Lamb. Manly. Monaghan. Won bv two lengths; a nose between second and third. Time 2.8. Ohara Hurdles.—l 3 Pink Rose I, I Bright T)a,v 2, Uralla 3. Scratched :• Tawhia. Troilus, Elysianor, Earndon, Waikanohau, Spalmore. 'Non by three lengths; n length 'between second and third. Time: 2.464-0. Juvenile Handicap.—l Q°*“ Hnwn 1. 2 Upoico 2, 9 Calamine 3. Also ran": Warflmno, Cloyne, Teatimna, Llonore. Lady Onex, Elope. ~'von nv two lengths.' Time 1.4 2-5. Douglas Handicap. —3 Town Birc -1 4 Tin Tree 2. 8 Oration 3. Lad>, Cavendish, Nastori "and Star were withdrawn. Won by a nose; fv neck between second and third. Em . 1.14 445. • , 1 - Midhirst Handicap.—4 Bent , 1 Alwavs 2,- 6 Resin 3. Also ran : Bisox. ‘ Miiss Mercia and Barryanda. Won by a length ; a head between second and third. Time: 1.0 r*’. Railway SeastaV L 8 Quill fire 2, 1 Rovnt Acre 3. Also ran: Subdivision, Eka Savona.. Flitter, Bracken .Abbey, Royal R'bght, Hinohohbro.. Woii.’by half a lerigth. with a neck ■ hotvveeffiAsocond and third.- ■' Time 1,5 SECOND DAY’^ACrKPTANOKB.

STRATFORD, Jan. 2. Following are tile’ oci*ptnrtc6s for the second day a . ; ■ Cardiff Maiden, 6 FurPaul, Lueernb .8:9. Cloyne • JlTollah 8.3, Scariff 8:3, Cofnctdfft Roval Trtiver. Cadenza -8.2, ‘#atliy. Fortalicc. Silent. Hosienv 8.1. ; Toko Hich Weight 81 furlongs.—Royal Acre 9.-11*. Onward 9,2. The Swell 911,; Always 9.0, Illni%hr p.lO. Whisoerne -8.8, : ;K awakma 8.4, Resin 8.1, Michaelmas 8.0. "Jy . 1 ’■ ••• ■ ■ (Contd. at Foot of Next ColumH.)