WAVERLEY RACING CLUB.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 28 October 1924, Page 4

WAVERLEY RACING CLUB.

SUCCESSFUL JUBILEE. MEETING. NUKUMAI WINS GOLD CUP. BIG FIELDS. (Special to Star.) The Waverley Racing Club was favoured with fine weather for its Jubilee meeting yesterday. A fresh breeze blew down the straight against the horses, and the track being slightly on the soft side did not make for fast times. Good fields were the order of the day, but the speculators did not have things their own wav, only two favourites in. Shut- Eye and Bonogne being successful. The hahdicapper, Mr. H. Coyle, did his work well, and in most cases splendid finishes resulted. The starter, Mi 1 . A. Morse, as a rule got his fields away in good style, but the Cup race wa.s marred by the poor start, and Muraahi especially lost several lengths Nukumai won the Jubilee Gold Oup, and Mrs. Newland made the presentation to Mr. S. Davidson, the owner of the winner. In a- speech before the presentation, Mr. J. R.. Corrigan, M.H.R., congratulated the club’s officials on the excellent arrangements made and also referred to the founders of the club, of whom Messrs. Kennedy, Wilson, Dobson and Bremer were still on the active list. Mr. Corrigan also stated that the club had worked under great difficulties at times, but had won through, until now they bad one of the best country meetings in New Zealand. Two enquiries were held during the day, and Myles, rider of Pouri Hoiho in the Morton Maiden Race, was cautioned, while Anderson, rider of Carnbee in the Wilson Hack Welter Stakes,' was sent down for one month for crossing. Camp Arm broke his stifle in the first race and had to be destroyed. B. Tito, his rider, was uninjured. The attendance, thoughnot so large as last year, was of poodlv proportions. Speculation was brisk, 1>24.403 being put throuo-h the totalizator as against £2B-267 last voqry thus showing .a decrease of £3864, Results: MORTON' MEMORIAL MAIDEN RACE, of 14psov.s; 6 furlongs. 1 Mr. C. H. Washer’s br.o. Shut Eye (Bisogne—Lady Napper), 3yrs, 8.1 (Dombroski) 1 2 Mr. E. Whittle’s ch f. Close Fire (Campfire—Sylvandale), 3yrs, 7.10 (Dombroski) 2 5 Mr. R.. G. Thomson’s b.m. Merry Ann (Merry Moment—Sweet Zinnia), 6yrs, 8.11 (Alexander) 3 (Winner trained by C. Jackson, Hawera.) Also started: (9) Pouri Hoiho (Flower) 9.2, (11) Camp Arm (B. Tito) 9.2, (6) Pikimai (Ryder) 950, (4) Taitaiatn. (Edwards) 9.0, (3) Enthuse (Anderson) 9.0, (7) Lupass (Ayres) 8.11, (8) Hallowmoon (Easton) 8:9. • • Shut Eye was the public fancy, with Close Fire next in order. Shut Eye showed out at the start, with Enthuse and Taitaiata next. The former further increased his lead at the bend, where Taitaiata and Hallowmoon had moved up. Coming into the straight Shut Eye had a lead of three lengths with Taitaiata still lying second. Up the straight Shut Elye was going easily in front and won by about four lengths from Close Fire, with Mary Ann a neck away third. Taitaiata was fourth. Time. 1.16 2-5. Camp Arm fell and was destroyed. , BREWER. HANDICAP, of 220 .sovts; six furlongs. : 7 Mr. G. Moßain’s h.g. Big Push (Marshal Soult—Clem«ine), aged, 7.3, carr. 6.12 (T Tito) 1 3 Mr. G. F. Moore’s b.f. Lady Bentinok (Absurd—Bonny Port- , land), 3yrs, 7.12, carr. 7.9 (Flower) 2 2 Mr. W. Pine’s ch.m. Avola (Bisogne—Avlua), 4yrs, 8.2 (L. A. Pine) 3 (Winner trained by O. Cox, Hawera.) Also started : (4) Rational (B. Tito) 10.1 Carr. 9.10, (5) Civility (McCarthy) 8.10, (1) Gaillard (Alexander) 8.7, (9) (Kareao (J. Dombroski) 7.12, (6) Mangawhero (Bound) 7.2, (8) Thunderclap (Dombroski) 7.0 carr. 6.9. Gaillard was pounced on as a sure thing, with Avola next in demand. From a good start Big Push showed out from Lady Bentinck and Avola, with Rational last. Racing round the bend Big Push led from Civility, with Gaillard in third place. Entering the straight Civility was in the lead from Big Push and Lady .Bentinck. A good race up the straight saw Big Push forge ahead to win by a neck from Lady Bentinck, with Avola half a length away third. the favourite, was fourth. Time, 1.152-5. HANDICAP HACK. HURDLE RACE, of 180 sovs; li miles. 12 Mr J. L. Fogarty’s b.m. Gold Peak, aged, Glenullin—Lady Obligado (B. Tito), 9.0 1 1 Mr H. Rayner’6 b.g. Velociform, aged, Guianforte Velocity (Easton), 9.13 2 8 Mr J. McDonell’s br.g. Rajput, aged, , Rokeby—Ranee Nuna (Mason), 9.0 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also started: 2 Price 9.13, 9 Akbar (Gordon) 9.0, 11 Lord Formby (Ryder) 9.0, 13 Craigowan (Conway) 9.0. Velociform went out favourite, with Price next in order. From a good start Lord Formby led from Rajput and Velociform. Going out of the straight Craigowan took the lead from Gold Peak. Going round the hack Velociform hit the hurdle, and dropped hack. Running to the bend Craigowan still led from Gold Peak, with Velociform making up lost ground. Coming into the straight Gold Peak was in front, and held his. advantage to win by about 12 lengths from the favourite, with Rajput third. Time, 2,54. WILSON HACK WELTER STAKES HANDICAP, of 135 sovs; seven furlongs. 1 Mr H. Vine’s ch.g. Bonogne, 3vrs, Bisogne—Bonnie Lass (L. A. Pine), 8.10 1 5 Mr A. D. Laing’s ch.m. Carnbee, Gyrs, Campfire—Captain Webb mare (Anclerson), 9.1 2 2 Mr E. P. Christensen’s b.g. Opa, 4yrs, Hallowmas —Oka (Alexander), 8.6 3 (Winner trained by W. Pine, Hawera.) Also started: 3 Siaso (McCarthy) 9.6, 8 Interest (Conway) 8.7, car. B.ll£, 9 Arsene Lupin (Ryder) 8.7, 7 Taitaiata (L. Edwards) 8.0, car. 7.10, 4 All Wind. (M. Grav) 8.0, car. 7.9, 6 Merry Ann (T. Tito)/8.0, car. 7.9. Bonogne was picked out as favourite. From a straggling start Arsene Lupin was first out, followed by Siaosi and Merry Ann, All Wind being badly left: Turning to the bend Siaosi led from Bonogne, Arsene Lupin and Carnbee. Coming to the straight Carnbee led from Bonogne, Siaosi and Opa, with Arsene Lupin fifth. When fairly into the straight Carnbee looked to he a winner, hut Bonogne coming along with a good run managed to get up in time

to win by a neck, with Opa half a length away third. Merry Ann was fourth. Time, 1.32. WAVERLEY JUBILEE CUP, of 300 sove, and a gold cup value 110 sovs, presented by F. Wilson, Esq.; 1£ miles. 3 Mr S. G. Davidson’s br.g. Nukumai, 6yrs, Manchineel—St. * Clements mare (Alexander), 7.13 1 1 Mr A. D. Webster’s br.g. Bitters, aged, Advance—Endeavour (Anderson), 7.10, car. 7.13 2 2Mr H. E. Card’s h.g. The Banker, 3yrs, Kilbroney—Bonville (J. Dombroski), 7J, car. . 7.4 ;..5.. 3 (Winner trained bv A. M. Wright.) Also started: 4 Muraahi (B. Tito) 9.12, 5 Black Cruiser (Bound) 7.11, 8 Euchre (Looner) 7.7, 10 Passin' Through (Edwards)' 7.7, 7 Mangawhero (Flower) 7.5, car. 7.7, 11 Ruatara (T. Tito) 7.0, car. 7.1, 9 Empyrean (L. A. Pine) 6.12, car. 7.1, 6 Sir Pam (Potter) 6.7. Bitters was sorted out a 6 the winner, -with The Banker next in demand, while Nukumai was third favoqrite. A very poor start was effected. Ruatara being first out, Nukumai and Black Cruiser next. Muraahi v was badly left, and never made up his ground. Going out of the straight Mangawhero led the field, with Ruatara next, followed by Nukumai and Sir Pam. Round the hack the order was Bitters, Nukumai, Passin’ Through‘and Mangawhero. Rounding, the bend into the straight the same order continued, while Empyrean made a run on the rails. Turning-for home Nukumai led Bitters and Black Cruiser, < with The Banker making an effort, but Nukumai maintained his run and finished a head in front of Bitters, witK The Banker half a length away third. Empyrean was fourth. Time, Z.lu. FLYING HANDICAP, 155 sovs.; six furlongs. 2. Mr F. E. P. Besley’s b.g. Solferange, 3 yrs. Solferino—Angele (Flower), 7.13 (carr. 7.10) ...... 1 1. Mr R. Barlow’s b.f. Robuirite, 3 yrs, Absurd—Robur (Alexan-. der), 7.12 2 3. Mr R. D. Climie’s hr. g. Wee Sandy, 6yrs, Absurd; —Sequinette (L. A. Pine), 7.9 3 (Winner trained by O. Cox, Hawera.) Also started—4 Sunny Vale (J. Dombroski) 8.10, 5 Wairehau (Edwards) 7.0 (ca,rr. 6.11), 6 Empire Camp (M. Gray). 7.0 (carr. 6.12). Roburite was made favourite, with' Solferange and Wee Sandy next in order. A splendid start was effected. Solferange took the lead from Roburite, Wee Sandy, and Sunny Vale. Run-; ning to the bend Roburite was in the lead from Wee Sandy, with Solferange handy in third place. Coming to the straight, Roburite still led from Wee Sandy with Solferange moving forward • on the rails. Turning for home, Roburite seemed to have the race won, hut Solferange put in a strong challenge, which Roburite could not stall off. Close to the post Solferange, well ridden hv Flower, got on terms and won a good .race by half a head, with Wee Sandy half a length away third. Time, 1.15 L ; : MOUMAHAKI HACK STAKES, of 180 sovs.; one mile. 3. Mr R. Grace’s h.g. Shining Armour, 3yrs, Greyspear—Suriglow (Potter), 7.5 1 2. Mr E. P. Christensen’s h.g. Opa, 4vrs. HaPowmass— Onn (Alexander), 7.9 (carr. 7.12) 2 1. Mr G. Ryan’s b.g. Glengariff, 3 , . yrs, Bisogne Guidenoy (J. v Dombroski), 8.3 ...... 3 (Winner trained by F. Tilley). Also started—s Mountain Ore (Flower) 7.10, 4 Bonifant (L. A. Pine) 7.0 carr 7.3, 6 Reramu (Oliver) 7.0. Glengariff went out a good favourite: Starter Morse got the horses off well together. Glengariff early, took the lead, followed by Bonifant, Mountain Ore, and Shining Armour. At the three furlongs Bonifant took the lead with Mountain Ore lying next. Shining Armour and Glengariff were hunched. Coming to. the straight, Shining Armour was in the lead from Mountain Ore and Bonifant. Straightened up for home. Spa nut in a great run, hut was beaten by half a.length by Shining Armour, while Glengariff put- in a splendid run, hut could not reach the leaders in time, and filled third place.:■ Time, 1.44 3-5. JACKSON HACK MEMORIAL STAKES, of 145 sovs.; five furlongs. 2. Mr J. M. Hickey’s br.g. , The Lamb, 4yrs, Lord Multifid — Guianforte mare (Flower), 10.3 (car. 10.0) 1 6. M,r T. O’Donnell’s b.g. Troilus, 3yrs, Bisogne—Avent (L. A. Pine), 8.4 2 4. Mr H. L. Russell’s br.g. Siaosi 3yrs, Elysian—Civilisation (McCarthy), 9.4 >. 3 (Winner trained by J. M. Brown, Hawera.) Also started: 3 Muria (Johnston). 9.1, 5 Carnbee (Conway) 9.1, 10 Lusvlvia (Edwards) 8.12, car. 8.7, 1 Bonideer (Ryder) 8.8, car. 8.13, 13 ; Lisogne (Looner) 8.0, ear. 7.9, 11 Utah (Dombroski, junr.), 8.0, 12 Captain Gazeley (T. Tito) 8.0, car. 7.13, 14 Lupass (W. Ayres) 8.0, car. 8.12, 9 Luarne (Robinson) 8.0, 7 Vicelta (L. Oliver) 8.0, 8 Lady Hamua (J. Dombroski) 8.0. ' Bonideer started favourite in a big field. A good start was effected, and Lady Hamua was first to show out, foliowe‘d by Bonideer, Troilus, Muria, Captain Gazeley and Lupass. Round the bend Luarne went to the front, followed by Lady Hamua and Troilus. At the bend The Lamb became prominent. Coming into the straight Luarne and Lady Hamua dropped hack, and The Lamb threaded his way through to the lead, followed by Troilus. The former sustained his run to win by a length from Troilus, with Siaosi half a length away third. Muria was close up fourth. Time, 1.4 2-5.