HOLIDAY RACES

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 3 January 1928, Page 9

HOLIDAY RACES

THE STRATFORD MEETING SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. PIUTHAIR WINS MALONE ' MEMORIAL. Favoured with a continuance' of the ideal weather which ruled during the opening programme yesterday the Stratford Racing Olub’.s annual fixture was continued to-day when further good lists of acceptances gave an indication of 'another interesting senes

The conditions of the track, which was in excellent order for the opening of the carnival was not impaired by the first day’s usage and the attendance during the early events though apparently below .the big assembly of yesterday, was (again of sufficient dimensions to demonstrate the continued popidarity of' the meeting.

Results received up t-b the time the “Star” went. to press -were as follow: CARDIFF MAIDEN STAKES, of 150 sovs.;-second horse 30 sovs. and third horse 15 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlong-s. 2 PAUL LUCERNE: A. S. Clel-

and’s for g, 5 years, by Tree Lucerne—Lady Paula, 8.9 (L. Manson) 9 SILENT: G. W. Rogers’ ch g, 3 years, by Gasbag—Tomoa, 8.1 (P. L. Butterworth) 8 FORTALICE: W. Patterson’s b g, 4 years, by Acre—Pergola, 8.1 (L. A. Pine) (Winner trained by J. T. Wade, Stratford.)

Also started: 6 Men dip 9.0 (T. Tito), 1 Upoko 5.13 (C. A. Davies), 3 Cloync 8.4, ear. 7.13 (J. Tucker), 14 Mollak 5.3, car. 8.81 (P. Holman), 11 Scariff 8.3( ear. B.G (L. Dulieu), 10 Corneroff 8.2, ear. 8.4 (H. Dußeu), 4 Royal Lover 8.2 (C. McCarthy), 5 Cadenza 8.2, car. 8.3 (N. F. Johnson), 13 Apathy 8.1 (L. Gray), 7 Service 8.1 (R. J. Flower), 12 Hosiery 8.1, car. 8.13 (P. McGuire). The full field 1 of fourteen went out for the Maiden Handicap, Upoko, who had secured second honours in the previous day’s Juvenile, being given most support with a margin of 3G tickets on Paul Lucerne. Silent was well down the list with only one-eighth of the favourite’s total. Scariff was left when the tapes rose. Royal Lover went to the front from Silent, Corneroff, Fortalico and Paul Lucerne, and at the halfmile the leading order was Royal Lover, Paul Lucerne,' Silent, Mendip, or.d Corneroff. The favourite reached iiic lead turning for home, Royal Lover then lying second, attended by Paul Lucerne, Mendip and Corneroff. At the half distance Paul Lucerne took the van, while Silent and Fortalice came with a fine burst, Paul Lucerne getting the decision by half a head from Silent, with Fortalice on the inside a half-length back, closely followed by Royal Lover, Mendip and Corneroff. Time, 1.16 3-5.

TOKO JITGH-WETOTIT HACK HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; second horse to receive 30 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. Seven and a half furlongs. 8 THE SWELL: R. Johnson’s b.g., syrs by Rangitiro—Tangimoana 9.1 (N. F. Johnson) 1 4 KAIWHAKINA: G Molßain’s b.g., dvrs bv Xilbroney —Mayhap, 8.4, ear.* 8.0 (11. Mills') 2 1 ROYAL ACRE: J. O*’Sullivan’s

b.g., syrs, by Acre —Euroclydon . marc, 9.11 (F. L. Butter worth) 3 (Winner trained by •owner. New Plymouth.)

Also started: 7 Onward 9.2 (C. Me-Cart-hy), 5 Always 9.0 (W. Trieklebnnk) (! rilingar 8.10 ('FI. Duliriu), 2 Whisogne 8.8 (T. Tito), 3 Resin 8.1, car. 7.10 (T. Todd), 9. Michaelmas 8.0 (C. Minhinnick). Another full field lined -the barrier for the Toko High-Weight, nine candidates appearing. Royal Acre’s' chances were favoured to the extent of £350 before Whisogne’s. The Swell was all but the outsider, though comparatively well backed with £SOO less than the favourite, while Kawhakina was fourth choice. From a good start Always went to the front rrom Resin, Royal Acre," and The Swell and along the back the same pilot was on terms with Royal Acre, followed by The Swell, Onward, Kawhakina and Resin. Passing the five furlong post. Royal Acre was temporarily in command, but when the half mile was reached, the order was Kawhakina, Illingar, Royal Acre, The Swell, Onward, Whisogne and Always. Racing into the straight, Kawhaikina was just in front of Illingar, Royal Acre The Swell, Onward and Whisogne, but The Swell’s finishing rally gave him his second victory of the moeting, Kawhakina being a neck back second with the favourite half a length a way followed by Illingar, Whisogne, Resin and Onward. 'Time, 1.35 3-5. MALONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 400 sovs., second; ’horse' to- receive 80 and third horse 40 sovs. from the stake. Nine furlongs. 2 PIUTiHAIR,: It. A. McKenzie’s br.m., syrs, by K'ilbroney— Biliackada, 9.0 (It. E. Manson) 1 7 Iliipo': Ei. George's blk.g., aged, iby Potoa-—High, Jinks, 7.11, carried 7.12 (L-. George) 2 4 Yoiha: A. W. Pudge’s b.g., aged, by Campfire—Martingale, 8.9 (A. J. MciCormiac) 3 (Winner trained by T. Lloyd, Woodvllle.)

Also started: 5 Vivo 7.6 (J. Tucker), 10 Bonogne 7.5 (P. D. Adlam), 8 Mianljf 7.4 carried 7.5 (M. Gray), 1 Orazone. 7.3 carried 7.6 (T. Tito), 11. G'lengariff 7.2 carried 7.4 (T. Todd), 6 Golden KrAsif 7.0 (It. Crowley), 8 Bent 7.0 (-H. Pifcom). Monaghan, The Lamb and Orcades declined the Malone Memorial engagement, and 11 ridei-s, went out for the day’s principal prize. For reasons diffieut to understand the public in a good betting race allowed Orazone to take preference for favouritism with a margin of 35 tickets from Piuthair. Manly was the next order, with £IOO below the favourite, while- H ipo’.s total was nearly £3OO less than the sum en-. trusted to Orazone. The tapes- rose to a splendid start, and passing the stand for the first time the leading order was Glengariff, Piuthair, Hipo, Golden Krist, Yoma; Manly, Bent and Orazone, with Bonogne tailing the field. Golden Krist took the van racing into the back, Hipo coining next, followed by Glengariff, Piuthair, Sleepy Sol, Yoma, Vivo, Orazone, Bent, and Bonogne. No material alteration tool; place along the back, but across the top Hipo had taken pride of place from Golden Krist. Manlv, Glengariff, Yoma. Vivo, Piuthair and Bonogne. First into the .straight, Hipo’s closest attendants were Manly, Piuthair, Glengariff, and yoma, and Piuthair, asserting herself when round the bend, took

the inside running to beat Hipo by lialf a length, with Yoma a head away third. The favourite was fourth, followed by Glengariff and Vivo. Time, 1.54 4-5.

STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs.; second horse 30 sovs. and third horse' 15 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. 1 QUILLFIRE: G. Grey’s blk. g., aged, by Campfire—Lady Uhlan, 9.3 (C. McCarthy) 1 2 EKA: E. Fryer’s for. m., 4 years, by Acvrc—Park Tide, 8.6 (T. Tito) 2 3 BRACKEN ABBEY: A. Russo’s b.g., 5 years, by Queen Abbey —Redfern, 7.6, car. 7.1 (R. W. Davis) 3 (Winner trained by A. J. McArthur, New Plymouth.) Scratched: Seastar, Melissa, Marble King. Won by a length, a nock between second and third. Time, 1.2. MAKURI HACK HURDLES, of 180 sovs; second horse to receive 35 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. Over six flights of hurdles. One mile and a half.

2 U®ALLA: Jas. Paterson’s b.m., 6ys., by Piedmont —Pesianello, 10.0 (L. Coleman) 1 5 FLOWING BOWL: W. Holme’s b.g., aged, by Coronet —Tecoma, 9.1 (P. McGuire) 2 7 AIRTIGHT: J. J. Beale’s cli.g., svrs, by Tree Lucerne—(Country Air, 9.5 (W. Trieklebank) .. .. 3 (Winner trained by F. (Smith, Takapuna.) (Scratched: Highflown. Won by two lengths, a similar distance between second and third. Time. 2.47.

AUCKLAND MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY’S RESULTS. (BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) AUCKLAND, Jan. 3. The Auckland Racing Club’s summer carnival concluded at EMerslie to-day in fine, though dull, weather. The track was in splendid order and there was a large attendance. The results- were : GOODWOOD HANDICAP. Of .600 sovs. One mile. 1 Sir Archie (Foster) 1 3 Day Guard (McT'avish) 9 6 Le Ohouoas (Green) 3 All started. Won by one and a half lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.38. SYLVIA HANDICAP. Of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Raasay (Reed) 1 4 Manreaenai (Oainmick) 2 7 Mithra • (Bryce) 3 All started. Won by three lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, 1.15 3-5. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Of 1000 sovs. One -and a quarter miles. 1 Mask (13. Morris) 1 3 Do-ree (Oammick) 2 4 In the Shade (Green) 3 Scratched: Transformer. A Yon by three-quarters of a, length, with a neck between second and third. Time, 2.7. AUCKLAND HURDLES. Of 500 sons. Two miles. 1 Wedding- March, (Rennie) 1 5 Beau Cavalier (Mcßae) 2 3 Archibald, (Thompson) 3 Scratched: Lord Star. Won by three lengths, with twelve lengths between second and third. Time, 3.44. EOYAL STAKES. Of 1000 sovs:; G furlongs. 4 Prince Humphrey (Green) .. 1 3 Gascony (Reed) 2 1 Staghunter (McTnvisli) 3 Also started: 2 Eulalie. Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, 1.1-1. RACES AT MARTON. MARTON, Jan. 3. The second day’s racing of the Marton meeting took place in fine weather. The attendance was fair and the track was in splendid order. Results:-

JUNCTION PLATE. ■ Of 110 sovs. Five furlongs. J Consent 1 2 Le Champ 2 3 Discourse 3 Consent failed to weigh in and the plaeings were altered to: 2 Le Champ 1, 3 Discourse 2, 6 Shining Star 3. The totalizator paid out on the revised plaeings. (Scratched: Gunpowder. 'Won by half a length, a. neck between second and third. 'Time, 1.2. SECOND HURDLES. Of 140 sovs. 14 miles. 1 Powhiri 1 2 Elysianor 2 3 San Pedro 3 Also started: 4 Blue Peter. Won by half a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2.42 4-5. ELECTRIC HACK. Of 120 sovs. 'Seven furlongs. 2 Arikiwai - 1 1 Blimp 2 5 Rising Star 3 * Scratched: Lieutenant Bill. Won by a head with a length between second and third. Time, 1.29. ALDWORTH STAKES. Of 300 sovs. Nine furlongs. 2 Assurance - 1 9 Huikai 2 6 Novar 3 Scratched: Cool Card. Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, 1.54 2-5. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. 180 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Vast Acre 1 1 Kiosk 2 3 Dobbin 3 • Only starters. Won by half a length, with a similar distance between second and third. Time 1.13 2-5.