TROTTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 13 November 1926, Page 3

TROTTING.

METROPOLITAN CLUB MEETING OVER, DETAILS OF YESTERDAY’S RACING. (BY TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION.) CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 12. Heavy rain and a thunderstorm affected the attendance at the last day of the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting. The totalisator investments for the day were £48,812, as against £68.891 10s for the corresponding day of last year. The total investments for the "three days dropped from £177,749 I.os last year to £156,787 10s. The results are: GOVERNOR’S HANDICAP (Harness). Of 300 sovs. One mile five furlongs. 9 Young Blake (P. Riddle) 1 1 Engagement 2 3 Audohell 3 Also started: 7 Queen Ida, 2 Lady Fan. 10 Earl Derby, 4 Nelson Bell,. 5 Frisco Beau. 6 Ingle Bingen, 8 Bingenette. Won by three lengths, five' lengths between second and third. Time, 3.50 3-5. ENFIELD HANDICAP (Saddle). Of 300 sovs. One mile. 1 Tarzan (T. Walter) 1 7 August Dillon 2 3 Shine Soon 3 Also started: 5 King Dillon, 6 Darknite, 4 Ben Ohau. 2 Bruce. Won by three lengths, with four lengths . between second and third. Time. 2.20 2-5. CHRISTCHURCH HANDICAP (Harness). Of 1000 sovs. Two miles. 3 Man o’ War (T. H. McGirr) 1 7 Waitaki Girl 2 1 Talaro 3

Also started: 2. Jack Potts. 5 Roicole, 8 Event, 4 Native Chief. 6 A e ron. Won by three-quarters of a length, with 12 lengths between second and third. Time. 4.42 2-5. AUSTRALASIAN HANDICAP (Harness). Of 400 sovs. Two miles. 8 Dalmenv (M. B. Edwards) ... 1 3 William the Great 2 6 Maeqrandn 3 Also started: 7 Boh Logan, 5 Transport; 5 9 Royal Oak, 2 Granite City, 4 Nimble Direct, 1 Lady Embrace. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 5.0 2-5. MIDDLETON HANDICAP. Of 350 sovs. Two miles. 8 Harold Child (J. Payne) 1 4 Master Audo 2 1 Peter McKinney 3 Also started: Young Blake (coupled with Peter McKinney), 3 Pete Peter, 5 Charles Dixie and First Fashion (coupled), 7 Clonmel, 2 Bonny Spec, 6 Whispering Willie. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 5.3 3-5. HORNBY HANDICAP. Of 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter. ]0 Wharepiaha (AT. B. Edwards) 1 4 Berenice 2 1 Diamond Child 3 Also started: 8 Nipper, 6 Logan Holme, 9 Pakoti, 3 Pearl Coronado, 2 Harold Bin-wood, 7 Bessie Logan, 5 Dream alio li. Won bv three lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 3.2 1-5. LYTTELTON HANDICAP. Of 400 sovs. Two miles. 3 Bing Boy (It. Berry) 1 7..Trenand 2 2 Talent 3

Also started: 4 Stormy. 8 Harold Bui-wood, 6 Autlominion, 5 Ouimet, 1 St. Maura.. Won by three lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 4.58 1-5. SPRINTERS’ HANDICAP. Of 400 so vs. One mile. 1 Becky Logan (F. Holmes) ... 1 2 Bonny Logan 2 G Bruce 3 Also started: 3 Queen’s Own, 5 Dillon Wilkes, 7 Loganwood, 4 Willie Logan. Won bv two lengths. Time, 2.18 1-5. NOTES AND COMMENTS. (Bv Telegraoh—Special to The Star.) CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 12. A deluge of rain quite spoiled the concluding day at Addington, reducing the track to a quagmire and sending crowds of people away alter every lace. The opening-event saw Engagement favourite in a good betting race. Queen Ida. began smartly, and led for a round from Ingle Bingen, Nelson Bell, Fris:o Beau and Audobell. Young Blake had run up handy with six furlongs to go, and, passing bis field with ease in the back straight, beat Engagement by four lengths. Audobell was five lengths away third, and Nelson Bell and Lady Fan next It was a very decisive win. Engagement trotted a useful race. The mile saddle event was a really good betting race, but an exceedingly nonp contest. Tarjsan, the favourite, followed King Billon down the straight, with Shine Soon and August Dillon next. Tnrssau took charge in the back straight, and August Dillon moved up into second place. Shine Soon and King Dillon both breaking, Tarjsan was not troubled to will by 10 lengths from August Dillon, who beat -Shine Soon by four lengths. Dasknito and King Dillon were next. Ihe winner and runner-up were the only ones who could handle tlie going. The Christchurch Handicap saw Talaro nearly twice as well luuked as the second favourite, Man o’ W ar. Roicole led at the start, which was not a good one. Event- and Waitaki Girl got away splendidly, while Acron was left- altogether. Talaro had charge at the end of half a mile from Roicole, Native Chief. Man o’ War, Event, Jack Potts and Waitaki Girl. With six furlongs to go, Talaro just led Man’ of War and Native Chief, with Roicole, Event and Waitaki Girl next. Waitaki Girl nut in a fast run down the back, and" was right up on the heels of Talaro and Man o’ \\ ar. At the turn Talaro was the first beaten, i and Man o’ War drew up to win by a length from Waitaki Girl, who finished well. Talaro was 10 lengths away third, and .Tack Potts, Roicole and Event next. The winner revelled in the track conditions, and fairly outstayed Talaro. Waitaki Girl put up her best performs lire of the meeting. Lady Embrace wound up favourite for tlie' Australasian Handicap, but it

was a, good betting race. Maearanda wont out. and led from. Bob Logan, Transport. William the Great and Royal Oak. Wiliam the Great improved his

position over the middle mile. Macnranda .still led, with, a furlong to go, front William the Great and Dalmemy, but the. last-named finished well and beat William the Great by two lengths. Macaranda was half a length away third, and Royal Oak, Nimble, Direct, and Lady Embrace next. Granity City and Bob" Logan collided half a mile from home, and lost their drivers. Dalmeny was at home in the mud. By the time the unhoppled trotters’ event came np for decision, the track was a sea of mud. The Peter McKin-ney-Young Blake bracket. was a gooa favourite. Young Blake'being penalised 24 yards. Harold Child began smartly, ‘and led from Peter McKinney. Charles Dixie, Clonmel and Master Audo. There was practically no change until the turn. Young Blake had run up handy, but broke, and lost ground again. Master Audo challenged Harold Child in the run in, but failed to reach him by three lengths. Peter McKinney, who broke continually in. the race, was four lengths away third, with Bonnie Spec fourth, and Young Blake and Clonmel next. Young Blake wound have been in at the finish but for breaking. ‘ Diamond Child. Harold Bur wood and Pearl Corofmdo were the popular picks for the Hornby Handicap. N upper opened up n big break from Pakoti aan Berenice in the early stages, but Wharepiana put in. a great- run down tne back, and. taking charge three furlongs from home from Diamond Child, Berenice, and Pearl Coronado, Wharepiana went on and won by three lengths. The re was a great tussle for second, Berenice bein<r p’aced, with Diamond Child third. “ Pearl Coronado and Bessie Logan were next. Harold Burwood and Logan Holm lost all chance at the start. . St. Maura was favourite for the Lyttelton Handicap. Bing Boy began very smartly, while Stormy lost all hie handicap. Bing Boy led part the stands from ' Audominion, St. Maura. Trenand. Ouimet, and Talent, but Audominion broke, and lost his place. The others raced in close order for the rein ait kUm* of tlie journey. St. jViaTiiigti rent after Bing Boy in the .straight, but she broke under the pressure, ’eavlmr Bing Bov to win easily* bv four 'enstirs. Trenand found bis way into second plate, two lengths . ahead oi Talent. Audominion and Ouimet were next, Bing Boy, for once, left the mark correct!v and did not lock like getting beaten at any stage. Bonnv Logan and Becky l/ogan monopolised the betting in tlie coiicludiii"- event, and they had the finish to themselves. Bruce began very smartly, and Queen’s 'Own stood on the mark Bonny Logan and Becky Logan closed on Bruce three furlongs from tome, where Bonnv Logan, driven by F Holmes, allowed Becky Logan (b. Holmes iunr.) up on the inside. The nair rated together al' the way. Decay Logan beating Bonny Logan by three lengths. Bruce was ten lengths away l.liir«l. with T.'oenn "Wood fourth suk* Willie Logan fifth.

NELSON ACOivl’TA NC'K'ri. NFJ*SON. Nov. 12. The following acceptances have been received for the first day ol the iNeh-ui. Trotting Club’s meeting: Trial..,! lamlieap, one mile and a-lunl. —'Mercury, Audubon Mac (hite Lours Dry). Kura. Gr-a-iid Kevin, .Mateny.ser., Raya,l Audubon. Hallowe'en. Won lO' 24yds bhd. Briglitwat-er Handicap, one mile am a-hailf —rate. Rebecca. Tain. Ran Be Gui, Nell Carbine. Nieolett-e, Lady MeKinnev -ser., Caterpi lln r 3*b.vti»s I>J 1:.. Tidewater 60. Black Palm 84. AA e.,. wood, Bbtlimoor 96. ■ Wakefield Handicap, one male ami a-qua-rter.—.Mercury. Hal Joy. Horne Thorpe, Marion Junior ser., lotara Jack. Beatty. Nellie Parsons 12 yds. bhd., Bevolia. Great Wilkes. 24, Hil--1 on’s Pride 48. Mahon’s Hay 96. Nelson, Trotting Cup, two miles.— Jin gal, Great Wilkes, Vikota Lata-ri Fashion Lady BalUn ser.. Jesmo:iJ. Bene. George the Fourth 12yds bhd Van Rich, Logan King 24. Sea- Nymph 36. Master Cute 48, Black Cloud. Sungleam, High, Jinks 60, Lincoln Uuoii, Marshal Neil 108. Ladies’ Bracelet, one mile and a-lia-H. Riosedill, Silvia. Wilkes. Grey Logan, Star of Hope. Audubon Mae (late Bane Dry), Waipuki. Lady Audubon. Kura, Rawene Lass ser., Hallowe’en 36yd.s bhd. President’s Handicap, one mile ami a-half.—Audubon Mm- (late Bone Drv) ser, Dorrie Thorpe. Marion Junior ‘2l yds, did. Clive Pell. Althorpe 36, Proud Joyce, Tota-ra Jack 4S.

W-aimea. Handicap, two miles. —Pate, liieoecca, Hester Audubon, Bon De Gui, Nell Carbine scr., Louisiana 24 yds bird, •i'ide water 84, Black Palm 108, Brooklyn Hall, Westwood, Rofchmoor 102 . Dusk Handicap, one mile. —Mercury, Evolution, Beatty scr., Great Wilkes, All Fours', George the Fourth 12yds bhd., Van Rich, Lord Denver 24, Sea Nymph, Dillon Pride 36, High Jinks G(i. Lincoln Huon 72.

OTAHUHU T.C. ACCEPTANCES. ( i< v Tiu.KGHAPn, —rnJSSB association .) AUCKLAND, Nov. i2. Following are the acceptances for the first day of the Otahuhu Tjciting oiub’s meeting:— Introductory Handicap, of .'’(JO .sovs., one mile and a half.—Sean iruibuais, Gold Star, Red Dennis, Miss Native, Colonel, Thorpe, Wei Taka, Vanity Boy, Molly Park, Lady Ena limit, Dou Zolock 24yds bhd., Royal Bob 24, Elsa. More 24, Lilydai'e 36, Am be rite 36, noma Bingen 36, Peter McDonald 60, Marble Hall 84, Direct Action 81, Sister Beatrice. 108, Anseline LOS, Go id Sovereign 120. Mange re Handicap, of 300 sovs., one mile and a quarter. —Nut Hinton, Priscilla Dean. Gladys Cole, Gold Dial, Mabel Bingen, Speed King, Papuan Gold, Ekoeranei, Admiral Hood, Gold Nugget, Marvin Wallace, Peter Grattan. Aioko Chief, Ansel Bel', Be’! o’ Brass,' Great Peter, Leewood, Gienoc limit, Manna 12yds bhd, Marionette !U, Final McKinney 24, Admiral Bock '24, Wrigley 24, Florent 24, Go diinch 24. One hung a Handicap, of 350 sovs., two miles.—Ansel, Reliance, Coal Light limit, Wil'iam the Great 12yds bhd, Lord Nepean 24, Van . l> a 4, Ben Lomond 24, Jewel Pointer 36. Auto Machine 60, Direct Morning 60. Jellicoe Handicap, of 1000 sovs., two miles.—Money Spider, Parkwood limit, Nelson Fame 12 yds bhd, Wallroon 12, Billy Sea 24, Lady Joan 24, Jewel _4, Talent 21. Prince Pointer 108. Stewards’ Handicap, of 300 sovs., one mile anil a _hi f. Golden Stone, rattan Thorpe limit, Joe Aspro 12, 13 Star 36, Buz J3uz 36. llospcct 36. 'llncle Bert 36, Anselm 48, Deanwooil 48. Katuku Jack (handicap withheld). . Campbell Handicap, ot 400 so\s., two 'miles.—Roi Alto Tiger Salve limit. Wild Nut 12, Tlie Tartar 12, Ngatira 36, Pete Peter 48. Tradesman OUT Bundaberg 60, Peter Dean 72, Lyra mils 120.' . . Alassey .Memorial Handicap, oi oOJ so.'.s., one mile and a quarter. Lord Nepean, Bawldy Locanda, Aloney Spider, Master Councillor, Jewel Pointer limit. Talent 12, Pitaroa 12, Cute Lad !2, Dick Dillon 12, Hughie Wallace 12, St. Maura 12, Lady Joan ■’4 Landlord 36, All Bell 48. .Manukan Handicap, of 350 sovs., one mile. —Fred McKinney, Gladys Cole, Tranquil. lAHabel Bingen, Lkoeranei, Goldfinch, AToko Chief, Joe Aspro, Leewnod. Sparkling Pronto limit. Respect 12. SUnmoor 12. Anselm 12. Satiubird V 1 i lie rate 12, Logan Rothschild 12, Co'ld Jacket 12, Brendo 12, Uncle Bert 12. Hock Hinton 24, Nappcr 24. Lady Dmimore 84, Rua Pere 24. Van Cap 21. Huon Grattan 36.

TROTTING TATTLE. FIXTURES. Nov. ill, 20 —Nelson. Nov. 20. 24.—Otalmhu. Nov. 26. 27. —Forbury Yavk. Dec. S, 11.—Wellington. (By “Limit.”) .The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotling Club’s meeting opened last Tuesday, in good weather, before a big attendance. The racing throughout the dav was full of interest. The New Zealand Trotting Cup, for a stake of £3OOO, was won by Ahurin u good style. Ahuriri won this race last year, and, judging by liis brilliant showing in this event, good things can be expected from him during the present season. , The second big attraction of the urst day was the two-mile trotting race, for a stake of £IOOO. This race created much interest, there being three horses regarded as. New Zealand’s best straight-out trotters engaged in the event. These animals were: Escapade, Money Spider, and Peterwah. The latter was handicapped on 72 yards behind. and his running time was 4min 30 2-ssec. Some of those who saw this race say that it was the finest exhibi-

lion. of straight-out trotting ever witnessed in New Zealand. There was some delay at the start of the New Zealand Trotting Cup, owing to Native Chief being unruly at the barrier. Eventually the field was sent away, except for Native Chief, who lost a few seconds, on even terms. Great Bingen broke after the start, and did not take part m the race at all. Ahuriri was always nicely placed, in about fifth position till the final round, when he pulled out in the back straight, and went away to win comfortably by three lengths. -The time for the first mile was 2min Msec, and the second was run. in 2min llsec, making the actual time for the race of 4min 25sec. The winner was handicapped on a 24 yards behind mark, liis running time for the race being 4min 2osec. Taurekareka, who raced so consistently a couple of seasons ago, showed a return to form on the first day, by winning the Empire Handicap. He'returned a good dividend. J. Bryce, seur., had his day at home on the first day of the meeting, winning three races, and finishing second in two other events. One of his best races to date' was that, of Prince Pointer, who ran second in the New Zealand Trotting Cup. Judging from his display in that event he should win some good events before the season closes. With the nominatibns and handicaps out for the forthcoming Otahuhu meeting, to be hold on November 20, owners and trainers are busy in getting horses in order. Judging by the list of nominations, the meeting should be a. success. .Mr R. T. Reid, the recently appointed handicapper, has carried out his duties well. Our local stables will be well represented at Otahuhu. Six horses are seen on the nomination card. J. Bullock has Priscilla Dean and Sister Beatrice; Sam Smith, Uramic and Master Cute; C. Le Campion, Napper; and I’. Green, Van Can and Marble HalL After going into J. Bryce’s stable, Dalmihine raced consistently without getting on the winning list. Now the horse has made amends by winning the Victoria Handicap on the first day at Christchurch. Dalnahine last season, was trained by N. B. Edwards, winning for him -some two or three good faces, including the Wellington Cup. At tlie coming Hawera show, there is a speed trial for straight-out trotting stallions, and our local trotting stallion, Worthy Bingen, who is owned by Mr .T. IL Corrigan, and who is being kept under the care of Sam Smith, at Normanby, is to be given a riyj. Our local enthusiasts will be able to see what a wonderful horse he is. Some Jazz figures amongst the pacers in the nominations for the Otahuhu meeting, and, should he accept, this horse should be given a royal chance, as lie has won amongst the pacers in the South island, and, on liis present mark, seems to be nicely treated. lalaro has run very consistently thissouson, and should lie not win a stake at 1 lie Otahuhu meeting, he should be worth remembering in the future. ; ' Hullv Boy is a much improved horse since going into J. W. Thompson’s; stable, and before the season closes should reach good company. Kid Logan, a four-year-old mare by Logan Pointer, from Stanley’s Child, the da in of Waitahi Girl, has a fine turn:, of speed. Unfortunately Kid Logan is hot reliable at the barrier, and at the Oaniaru and Timaru meetings she misbehaved herself. Stanley’s Child was always a bad mare at the barrier, and Waitahi Girl,' too, is very unreliable. Curiously enough, when this year’s cup candidate came to her great speed, she improved, her manners at the barrier, and she now a good beginner.