STRATFORD RACES

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 3 January 1928, Page 6

STRATFORD RACES

FIRST DAY’S EVENTS. GOLD CTUP TO BRIGHT GLOW. TOWN BIRD WINS O'PEN SIX. One of the largest crowds which has ever assembled on Stratford’s popular racecourse was in attendance for the opening of the club’s annual two-day fixture yesterday. Special trains from both north and south brought large numbers of patrons, while the passenger complement of service and private carte materially .swelled the total, admittance fees hieing collected in respect of no less than 852 private vehicles. As -compared l with the 1927 meeting, the increased patronage was nsfleeted in a substantial addition to the totalisator turnover, £33,694 being handled as against £30,183 10s on the first day of 1927—an increase of £3510 10s.

Beautiful summer weather, good quality fields and a track in faultless condition supplied the essential factors to good racing, and the programme sustained interest throughout. Recent form proved a fairly reliable guide to the betting public, and though only two favourites came home, while three others obtained places, the dividend payers in the remaining instances were well supported and no pronounced surprise victories w* r e achieved. The big prize of the day, the Cup event, wag contested by a classy field of twelve, the well-performed Piuthair and Yoma being best supported, but it was left to the third choice, Mr J. Fryer’s (Hawera) charge, Bright Glow, flvinicr the colours of Mr H. Clelancl, to annex this trophy, with Mr E l . George’s (New Plymouth) Mint Leaf occupying second berth. At the conclusion of the race the trophy was presented to the winning owner by Mrs S. Pitt, the wife of the club president, after suitable congratulations on behalf of the club had been voiced hv the president, who remarked that the occasion was the second on which the gold cup "had been competed lor at Stratford. Honours in the event of next importance. the open six. were carried hv Mr F. I. Hunt’s (Te Aroha) Town Bird in a thrilling finish with the lo-cally-trained Tip Tree, who, in a sensational challenge, lost the decision by a nose only. The various officials combined wit" the secretary (Mr W. Power) with their customary efficiency in giving attention to the administrative details. The pornitar custodian of the Hawera course, Mr A. Morse, despatched 'the fields with the minimum of delay, Mr H H. .also of Hawera, gave the decisions from the judge‘is box. and the handicapping- duties had previously received the expert attention of Mr W. P. Russell. The totalasator staff was controlled by Mr "W. O’Callaghan, of Hawera.

Details of the racing were as follow: TRIAL STAKES, of 150 sovs., second horse to receive 30 sovs and third horse 15 sovs, from the stakes. Six

furlongs. 2 MARBLE KING: A. J. Mond’s b.g., 3 years, by Marble ‘Arch — L\liss Amans, 8.7 (0. A. Davies) •••••• I 8 PAUL LUCERNE: A. iS. Oleland’s br.g v 5 years, by Tree Lucerne —Lady Haula, 9.0 (L. Manson) 7 MARJORAM: A. P. Findlay’s b.g., 3 years, by Catmint — Wahneeta, 8.7 (T. Tito) 3 (Winner trained by G. A. Reid, Te Aroha.)

Also started: 3 Yawl, 9.0 (L. A. Pine) ; 14 Rangi Utu, 9.0, carried 9.14 (P. Holman); 12 Ranee, 9.0 (G. Ingram); lo Apathy, 9.0 (L. George), 4 Resinous, 3.0 (0. McCarthy); 9 Cadenza, ,8.7 (N. F. Johnson); 5 Segment, 8.7 (L. Dulieu); 0 Royal Lover, 8.7 (Trieklebank); 15 Corneroff, 8.7 (H. Dulieu); 13 Hosiery, 8.7 (G. Holland); 1 Cloyne, 8.7 (A. McCormack); II Silent, 8.7 (L. F. Lutterworth).

The use of the scratching pen reduced the opening field from twentyone to a moderate class of fifteen. Ciovne was given most support with a margin of 266 tickets from Marble King, who was given only one more than Yawl. Paul Lucerne was well down the list with 470 Jess than the favourite. Hosiery, who had previously been fractious in the bird cage, where she knocked over an attendant, proved unmanageable at the harrier and was left badly. Segment was quickest out from Royal Lover, Apathy, Paul Lucerne, Yawl, and Cadenza, but at the end of two furlongs Yawl was piloting tlie leading division, comprising Cloyne, Marble King, Segment, Paul Lucerne, Cadenza,’ and Royal Lover. Coming to the turn Yawl, Marble King, and Segment were practically on terms from Paul Lucerne, Cloyne, Cadenza, and Royal Lover. Once round the bend Marble King took charge, and, though Paul Lucerne made a good bid from the half distance, the former went on to win by a length and a half from Paul Lucerne, with Marjoram, who chased Paul Lucerne down the straight, a head back, third. Royal Lover was fourth, followed by Cloyne and Silent. Time, 1.16 2-5.

TARIKI HIGH-WEIGHT HACK HANDICAP, of 170 sovs.; second horse to receive 30 sovs. and third horse 15 sovs. from the stakes. Seven and a half furlongs. 1 THE SWELL: R. Johnson’s b.g., 5 years, by Rangitiro—Tangimoana, 8.4 (N. F. Johnson) 1 3 KAWHAKINA: G. Mcßain’s

b.g., 5 years by Kilbroney — Mavhap, 8.0 (H Mills) 2 4 WHISOGNE: P. ch.g., 4 rears, by Bisogne—Whioi, 8.7 (T. Tito) (Winner trained by R. Johnson, New Plymouth.)

Also started: 2 Onward, 9.4 (C. Browne); 5 Airtight, 8.12, carried 8.7 (N. Pitcom); 6 Archon, 8.7 ((.!. Holland); 7 Troilus, 8.6 (L. A. Pine); 8 Just- John, 8.2 (L. George). Six withdrawals left, a field of eight to contest the Tariki High Weight, the public, guided by Nnw Plymouth fonn, preferring The Swell to the. extent of £3OO before Onward- Kawhakina, Whisogne and Airtight were well backed comparatively. The order out of the barrier was Troilus, Airtight, The •Swell. Archon, Onward, Just John, and Kawhakina, with Whisogne running last. Into the back Airtight moved up to lead .Onward, - The Swell, and Troilus. but tlie. order changed almost imemdiately, and Onward went to the fi’ont from The Swell, Airtight, Kawhakina Troilus and Archon. The same pair led at the half-mile, but Kawhakina- had reached third berth with Airtight, Troilus and Archon racinc£ next in ouflu* l !*. TJio iervclin jr ortleiwas unchanged into the straight and ridden all out. The Swell secured the decision by a length from Kawhakina, 'while Whisogne came with a fine run from the rear to get third money half a length behind. Onward was fourth, followed bv Airtight and Troilus. Time, 1.35 4-5.

STRATFORD CUP HANDICAP, of 700 sovs., including gold cup valued £SO; second horse to receive 130 and third horse 65 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. 3 BRIGHT GLOW: H. Cleland’s ; ch.m, 4yr.s, by Day Comet —Red Dolly, 7.0 (H. Pitcorn) 1 5 MINT LEAF: E. George’s c-h., syrs., by Catmint—Potaira, 7.12 (L. George) 2 12 ORAZONE: A. Alexander’s b.m.

syrs., by Bisogne—Ora, 7.0, car. 7.1 (P. D. Adlam) 3 (Winner trained by J. Fryer, Hawera.) Also started: 1 Piuthair 9.0 (R- E. Manson), 2 Yoma 8.10 (A. McCoxmac), 11 Paitonu 7.13, car. 8.1 (N. F. Johnson) , 7 Anolo 7.11 (G. Bollard), 6 Vivo 7.7 (J. Tucker), 8 Sleepy Sol 7.6 (C. Browne). IQ The Lamb 7.4 car. 7.0 0. A- Davis), 4 Man'y 7.4 car. 7.6 (1. Tito), 9 Monaghan 7.3 car. 7.4 (M. Gray). , _ , Civility, Lady Desmond, Euphonium, irTipo, Golden Krist, Lady A.nstrutlier, Thunderclap. Bisox, Toapaiti, Sovena, Bent and Hallownoon were withdrawn from the big list of 24 acceptors for the Cup race, and twelve candidates laced the barrier. Favouritism nested with the two top weights, - Piuthair and Yoma, the former finally securing the distinction with a margin of £53, white Bri<dit Glow and Manly were well backed." Mint Leaf was fifth order with £3BO less than the favourite. From a good start Onazone was first to show out and passing the stand was setting the pace for Vivo, Paitonu, Bright Glow, Sleepy Sol, Piuthair, Mint Leaf, Yoma, The Lamb and Monaghan, with Anolo and Manly running last. Going into the back Vivo hit the front from Orazone, Paitonu, Bright Glow, Piuthair, Sleepy Sol and The Lamlb, but on reaching the hall mile Qrazone joined Vivo in the lead with Paitonu still running third, followed by Bright Glow, Mint Leal, Piuthair, and Sleepy Soil. Into the straight the order was Vivo and Urazone together, closely l oil owed by Bright Glow, with Paitonu, Mint Leaf, Sleepy Sol, Piuthair, and Yoma running next in order. In the next half distance Bright Glow gradually moved up and taking definite control over the concluding stages went on to win with two lengths to spare from Mint Leal which heat Orazone by a nose only, Piuthair idame with a last minute bid to get a close fourth followed by Yoma, Vivo, Sleepy Sol, and Monaghan. Time, 2.8.

OHURA HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs j second; horse to reecive 40 and third horse 20 sois from the stakes. One mile and a half. 3 PINK ROSE: O. Cox’s b.g., aged, by Solferino —Roseland, 10.4 (M. Conway) ••••■•• 1 1 BRIGHT DAY: S. Tapp’s oh.g., ao-ed, by Day Comet—Lady Gwendoline, 9.13 (E. Warner) 2 2 UR ALL A: Jas. Paterson’s b.m., 6vrs, by Piedmont—Persianello, 9T3 (L. Coleman.) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Hawera.)

Also started: 4 Highflown, 11.0 (W. Trieklebank); 6 San Fera, 10.12 (H. Burt): 9 Poteen, 9.7 (P. Holman); 8 Killoch, 9.5 (G. Holland); 5 Flowing Bowl, 9.0, car. 9.1. (P. McGuire); / Radiate, 9.0 (T. Chaplin). The hurdles event attracted a held of nine, Bright Day being the public fancy with 125 tickets more than (Traila, while Pink Rose carried only 40 less than Uralla. Highflown _ was first out of the harrier, and _ piloted Poteen and TJi-alla over the initial obstacle. Taking the stand hurdle on the first circuit. Highflown was still in the van, but Uralla had come up second, with Poteen third, followed by Pink Rose, Bright Day; San Fera, Radiate, Killoch and Flowing Bowl. Racing into the back, Highflown opened up a. break of two lengths from Uralla, with Poteen four lengths* away, followed by Pink Rose and Bright Day. Half-way along the stretch Poteen broke down and was out- of the race. Uralla lessened the gap, hut was still only second to Highflown at the halfmile, with Pink Rose improving, attended hv San Fera and Bright Day. Racing for the turn, Uralla and Pink Rose, together, passed Highflown, and Pink Rose, taking definite command atthe last jump, raced home an easy winner hv three lengths from, the improving Bright Day. with Uralla a length hack, followed by Flowing Bowl. San Fera. Radiate, and Highflown. Killoch was last, over half a distance hack. Time, 2.46 4-5.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; second horse- to receive 40 and third borse 20 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs. 1 GOLD DAWN: H. Cleland’s ch.f., 3yrs, by Day Comet —Red Dolly, 8.2 (T. Tito) I 2 UPOKO: F. I. Hunt’s b.g., 3yrs, by Marble Arch—Bonny Fishwife, 7.9 (C. A. Davies) 2 9 CALAMINE: F. and H. J. Startup’s b.f., 2yrs, by Callaghan— Decima, 7.3 (L. A. Pine) 3 (Winner trained by W. F. Mantle, New Plymouth.) Also started: 6 Warflame, 8.1 (T. Todd); 5 Cloyne, 7.9, car. 8.0’ : (W Tricldebank); 5 Te Atiawa, 7.8, car. 8.3 (M. Gray); 4 Llanore, 7.3 (P. D. Ad lam); 7 Lady Quex, 7.3, car. 7.6 (C. Browne): 8 Elope, 7.0 (R. Crowley). Nine were saddled up for the Juvenile Handicap, Gold Dawn’s form at New Plymouth making her a fim favourite with £440 more than Upoko, which finished third to the former’s second at the northern meeting. The favourite was- first out of the barrier from Cloyne and Upoko, but after going a short distance Lady Quex headed the favourite the latter being attended by 'Calamine and Upoko. Lady Quex was first into the straight, out ran wide from Gold Dawn, Upoko, Elope, Calamine, Cloyne, and Warflame. The first named faded and Gold Dawn justified public confidence by passing tlie judge with two lengths in hand from Upoko, with Calamine the same distance back third. Llanose, who raced brilliantly over the concluding stages, was a close fourth, .just in front of. Warflame and Cloyne. Time, 1.4 2-5. DOUGLAS HANDICAP, of 250 sovs, second horse to receive 30 and third lior.se 25 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 3 TOWN BIRD: P. J. Hunt’s blk.g., 3vrs, by Archies town —Lady .Birdwood, 7.9 (0. A. Davies) 1 1 TIP TREE: Mrs P. McDonald’s br.g., 3yrs., by Tree Lucerne— Kathleen Mavourncen, 7.10 (M. Gray) 2 |8 ORATTON: Newton King Trustees’ 1 b.h., syrs, by Cicerioi —Elsie Hart, 8.4 (L. Georg 1 3 (Winner trained by G. A. Reid, Te Aroha). Also started: 1 Benzora 9.4, car. 8.13 (.T. Tucker), 5 Bonogne 8.10 (L. A. Pine), 7 Partaga 7.13 (G. Browne), G Glengariff 7.5, ear. 7.6 (T. Tito), 2 Oreados 7.4, ear. 7.0 (ill. Pitcom), 9 Toapaiti 7.0. ear. 7.1 (P. T>. Adlam). The defection of: Cavendish. Nasfori and Reas tar left nine to contest the Douglas Handicap. The fop weight, Benzora, was the public fancy, Orcades being entrusted Avith £l3O less. Town Bird Avas third order with £5.0 beloAv the total on Orcades, Avhile investments with Tip Tree were £IBO less.

Partaga, Oration, Town Bird, and Bonogne was the order out of the barrier, but at the end of a furlong Town Bird took lip the running from Partaga, Toapaiti, Oration, Benzora, Bonogne and Tip Tree. At the half mile Town Bird was racing clear of the field and at the home turn had four lengths in hand from Toapaiti, closely followed by Benzora, Oration, and Gleugariff. When Town Bird was half way up the straight Tip Tree came with a rattle on the outside and, in a thrilling finish, the fomer held on long enough to win by a nose from Tip Tree with Oration a neck back third. Bonogne was a close fourth followed by a bunch in which the most prominent was Benzora. Time, 1.14 2-5. MIDHIRST HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs, second horse to receive 40 and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Eight and a half furlongs. 4 BENT: F. Briscoe’s ch.m., 3yrs by Cyntoi—‘Sweet Van, 7.9 (R. J. Flower) 3 1 ALWAYS: R. MoMiken’s ch.g., syrs, by Day Comet —Nowena, 7.11 (C. Browne) 2 6 RESIN: R. H. Pepperell’s b.g., aged, by Hallowmos —Amgrin, 7.0 (T. Todd) 3 (Winner trained by J. 'Coleman, Wanganui.)

Also started: 5 Bisox 9.0 (A. MeCormac), 2 Miss Mercia S.O (T. Tito), 3 Barryanda 7.5, car. 7.0 (P. D. Adlam). The comparatively small field of six tried conclusions in the 'Midhirst Handicap. Always, carrying well over four figures, -was the public choice, Miss Mercia being entrusted with £3OO less. Bent was fourth on the list with a little less than half the support given the favourite. Bisox, Always, Miss Mercia and Barryanda left the tapes in that order, but leaving the straight Always was making the pace for Resin. Bent, Bisox and Barryanda, with Miss Mercia running last. Racing into the back stretch Always and Resin were together in the lead from Bisox and Barryanda, with Bent and Miss Mercia some distance back. The field closed up crossing the. top and into the straight Always made the running for Resin, with Bent, Bisox, Miss Mercia and Barryanda close up. Ridden strongly from the half distance Bent drew away to win by a length from Always with Resin only a head back third followed by Bisox, Barryanda, and Miss Mercia. Time, 1.51 1-5. RAILWAY 'HAOK HANDICAP, of ISO sovs, second horse to receive 35 and third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. 'Six furlongs. 3 'SEASTAR, J. Fredrie’s br.m., 5yrs, by Day Comet—Seasprite, 9.2 (M. Gray) T S QUILL,FIRE: E. R. Gilmour and G. 'Grey’s blk.g., aged, by Campfire —Lady Uhlan, 8.13 (C. McCarthy) 2 1 ROYAL A'CRE: J. O’Sullivan’s

b.g., syrs, by Acre—Euroelydon mare, 9.6 (F. L. ButterAvorth) .. 3 (Winner trained by J. Butler, Stratford).

Also started: 4" Subdivision 8.10 (L. Manson), 5 Eka 8.6 (T. Tito), 6 Sovena 8.2 (L. A. Pine), 2 Flitter 8.0 (W. Trieklebank), 7 Bracken Abbey 7.8, 7.3 (D. L. Jarvis), 10 Royal Flight 7.7, ear. 7.8 (R. J. Flower), 9 Hinehohoro 7.6, ear. 7.3, (J. Tucker). For the final race of the day investors placed a total a little under the top figure recorded in the cup event. Among the ten starters Royal Acre was made another four figure favourite with 500 tickets more than the second order, Flitter. 'Seastar Avas next fancy with £l6O below Flitter, but only £7 heloiv Seastar’s total, Avhile Subdivision and Eka were also A\ r ell backed. Quillfire Avas first aAvay, but soon gave place to Bracken Abbey, Avho led to the straight entrance. Across the top ’Subdivision Avas lying second followed by Royal Flight, Eka, Hinehoro, and Quillfirc, but further changes found Bracken Abbey leading at the home turn from Eka, Royal Flight, Subdivision, Seastar. and Flitter, all being Avell placed. The run to the half distance appeared as anyone’s race, but in the final burst Seastar came up to beat Quiilfire by half a length Avith the favourite, Royal Acre, a neck aAvay third foiloAved by Eka, Bracken Abbey and Flitter. Time, 1.15 4-5. i.