OPUNAKE RACES

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 19 March 1928, Page 3

OPUNAKE RACES

POPULAR ANNUAL ASSEMBLY.

CUP TO MANLY,

ST. PATRICK'S WON BY BEN 7OR A Brilliant sunshine with a light freshening breeze blowing in from the sea were the ideal conditions prevailing for the 'opening of the Opunake Roe ing Club ’s annual meeting on Saturday The popular Pihamn course was thronged by a large assembly drawn from all parts of the province. The track was in perfect order and with medium sized fields of good standard provided the essential factors to exciting sport. A handy field of seven good perform ers contested the Cup race, in which Messrs Arnold Bros-’ candidate, Manly, trained by W. E. Mantle, of New Plymouth, created somewhat of a surprise by leading the favourite, Orazone, home by a length, with the next fancy, Hipo, close up- Orazone, which made a good bid from the three-furlong peg, where she, was in the rear of _the field, is trained by J. Brown, of xiawera, and races under Mr A. Alexander’s colours. The event of next importance, the St. Patrick’s Handicap, drew nine runners, first honours going to Mr C. J. Preston’s Bouzova, of C. Jackson’s stable, with the favourite, Silvermane, beaten into fifth place. The totaliisntor was freely patronised, the sum of £20.138 going through the machine, a-s compared l with' £19.778 at- the 1927 gathering, an increase of £360. ■ „ . . All arrangements were controlled bv the officials. who combined with the president. Mr A. Good, and the secretary, Mr P. S. Riley, in the conduct of the* meeting.As: tft-arter, Mr A. Morse displayed his customarv efficiency, and at the home end the placings were announced with promptitude by Mr C. HWasher. Mr. P Sandilands, stipendiary steward, was present, and following an inquire after the first race F. L. Buttenvofth, rider of Mountain Bell, was suspenclpcl for one montli for interiorence with San Fera. The Opunake Federal Band, under Conductor J. Humphries, was in attendance throughout the day and rendered a- lmi eh-appreciated musical programme.

Concluding results were as follows-: PATHWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs, second horse to receiv.30 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 5 BARRYANDA: F. Besley’s b.m. 4 years, by Martian —Perarma, 7.2 (P. Adlam) 1 1 MISS MERCIA: Mrs. W. D. Graham’s ib.f., 3 years, by Allegory or Verderer —Argen, 7.9 (L. Tucker) : - 3 FLYING SHOT: J. Hale’s b.g. 5 years, by Campfire—Anserine, 7.12 (A. McCormac) 3 Also started: 4 Royal Acre, 9.6 (A. McDonald); 6 Sovcna, 8.0 (L. Pine); 2 Whisogne, 7.12 (T. Tito); 7 Flowing Bowl, 7.2 (McMahon). Aropeta was the only withdrawal from the Railway Handicap. In a good betting race Miss Mercia wound up favourite with the narrow margin ol 14 tickets from Whisogne; Bavryanda was well down the list. Flying shot left the tapes ahead of Miss Mercia, Sovena. Whisogne and Royal Acre, hut Miss Mercia soon moved uu to pilot Flying Shot, Royal Acre, and Whisogne by a good margin. Nearing the straight, BaiTyanda shot up and entered the final distance ahead of Whisogne, Miss Mercia, and Flying shot, and was not subsequehlty challenged. Bnrryanda improved to win by two lengths from Miss Mercia, with Flying Shot. half a length hack. Sovena was a head away fourth, followed by Whisogne, Royal Acre, and Flowing Bowl, the last-named having been left at the jump-out. Time, 1.301-5. OPUNAKE CUP, of 400 sovs.; second horse to receive 80 sovs. and third horse 40 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 5 MANLY: Arnold Bros.’ hr g, 5 years, by Archiestown —Lady Gladstone, 7.2 (W. .Tones) .... 1 1 ORAZONE: A. Alexander’s b m, 5 years, by Bisogne—Ora, 7.12 (A - . McCormack) 2 2 HTPO: E. George’s bile -g, aged, by Pof.oa —High. Jinks, 7.G (C. Goldsborough) 3 Also started: 3 Yoma 9.0 (T. Tito), 7 Opa 7.0 (W* Bell), 4 Vivo 7.3 (L. Tucker), 0 Ouengariff 7.0 (T. Todd). The withdrawal of The. Swell from the Cup field occasioned some surprise. Of the seven runners the public preferred Orazone to the extent of 40 tickets before Hipo, while Manly carried 500 loss than the first fancy. Manly was quickest to move from Ora.-, zone and Hipo,, but pasisng the stand Vivo had command from Manly, Orazone, Glengariff, Hipo and Opa, with Yoma' running last. Going into the back the same pair were in the van, but Vivo went back and with half a mile to go Manly was well in front of Opa, Glengariff and Vivo with the favourite tailing the others. Manly led into the straight from a close bunched lot and in the dash home -held on long enough to defeat Orazone’s bid by a length, with Hipo only a head back third and Opa a close fourth, attended by Vivo, Yoma and Glengariff. Time, 2.12 3-5.

ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 150 so vs.; second horse to receive 30 sovs. and third horse. 15 sovs. from the stake. Five furlongs.

2 MELISSA: E. George’s b f, 3 yrs,

by Absurd —Amyria, 9.11 (L. George) 1 7 AVARFLAME: J. E. Palmer’s b f, 3 years, by Warplane—Finery, 7.12 (C. France) • •••• 2 1 EKA: E. Fryer’s br in, 4 years, by Acre —Park Tide, 8.10 (A. MeCormac) 3 (Winner trained by owner, New Plymouth.) Also started: 0 Royal Lover 7.8 (W. .Tones). 3 Green Acre 7.8 (H. Mills), 9 Royal Flight. 7.5. car. 7.9 h (R. .1Flower), 5 Tawl 7.S (L. A. Pine), 11 Biforte 7.4 (H. Pitcom), 8 Ardaite 7.4. (C. Goldsbnrough), 10 Hazel Dell 7.4, car. 7.7 (T. Tito), 4 Lethal 7.4 (T. Todrl). Gold Dawn, Alan Brae, Mollah and Rangiutu were not saddled up for the E-lecitric Handicap, the field being thus reduced to eleven. A duel for favouritism between Eka and Melissa resulted in the distinction going to the former, though only by 13 tickets. Green Acre and Lethal were the only others to attract substantial support. Quickest out of the barrier Eka led to the homo turn. Along the back her closest attendants were Royal Lover, Melissa. Yawl, Ardaite, and Royal Flight, and at the straight entrance Melissa, was lying second, followed by Royal Lover * Yawl, Warflame and ! Lethal. Along the half distance, howlever, Eka did not. sustain the pace and Melissa came up to pass the judge, a

length clear of the fast finishing Warflame, which was a neck in front- of Eka. Lethal was fourth, followed by Yawl and Koval Lover. Time, 1.5 2-5. ST. PATRICK’S HANDICAP, of. 250 sovs., second horse to receive 50 sovs. and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. Six. furlongs. 3 BENZORA: C. J. Preston’s b.li.,

Oyrs, by Bisogne —Lady Ora, 8.12 (L. Tucker) 1 '7 ,SEA-STAR: J. Frederic’s br.m., oyrs, by Day -Comet —Sea .Sprite 7.0 (11. Pitcom) 2 4 LADY OAVENDISIII: G. F. Moore’s ch.m., oyrs, by Absurd —Bonny Portland, 0.0 (11. Mills) ' ?> (Winner trained by C. Jackson, Tlawera.) Also started: 8 Bonogne, 8.1- (L. A. Pine); 5 Oration, 7.13 (C. Goldsboro); 1 Silvermine, 7.11 car. 7.13 (A. McCormac); 9 Partaga, 7.7 car. 7.0 (R. ,T. Flower); 0 Paul Lucerne, 7.2 (P. Adlam); 2 Gold Dawn, 7.0 (W. Jones). The St. Patrick’s Handicap drew a good field of nine, the defections being Melissa, Nastori, Whenuanui and Monaghan. Silvermine’s former brilliance made him a sultry favourite. Gold Dawn, the next order, carrying £330 less, ivhile Benzora was the next fancy with £6O below Gold Dawn’s total. Seventh , -on the list Seastar was given £630 less than the favourite. Silvermine was first to begin, Gold Dawn running next followed by Benzora- and Lady Cavendish. The last named s6on moved up and at the three furlongs was clear of .Silvermine and a bunch on the outside. The saimc pair led into the straight practically together, with Seastar coming next and Gold Dawn on the rails. Benzora was then racing up on the outer and took the lead ait the half distance to finish strongly to beat Seastar by two lengths with Lady Cavendish a neck back only a head clear of Oration. Silvermine and Bonogne finished next practically on terms, followed by -Gold Dawn, Partaga, and Paul Lucerne, Time, 1.16 3-5. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 200 sovs, second horse to receive 40 sovs. ancl third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Nine furlongs. 2 BARRYANDA; F Besley’s b.m., 4yrs, by Martian —Per Arm a, 7.2 (P. Adlam) 1 4 GASNAPPER: J. Bailey’s roan g. 3vrs by Gasbag —-Kidnapper, 7.0 (W. Jones) 2 3 BISON: R. Hick’s b.m., syrs, by Bisogne—Cheshire Creeper, 8.2 (A. McCormac) 3 (Winner trained by O. iCox, Ilawera.) Also started: 1 Kawhakina, 8.4 (€. Fiance); 5 Flowing Bowl, 7.0 (T. Todd). Royal Acre, Airtight, and Sovena did not fulfil the President’s Hack en. gagement and investments were placed for a' single divident, Kawhakina being an easy favourite with £2OO more than Barryanada. The tapes rose to a goad start and the first to show out was Gasnapper, attended by Bisox, Flowing Bowl, Barryarida, and Kawhakina, this being the order passing the stand. Entering the back Bisox took the lead from Gasnapper, Flowing Bowl, Barryaiula, with Kawhakina still running. The passage on the back stretch.shewed no alteration, Bisox still leading at the top, but at the home turn Bqrryanda ran wide out to lead from Bisox, Gasnapper and the favourite. With a little in reserve Barryanada went on to get tier second victory of the day, Gasiiapner being two lengths back sec ond and a half a length to the good •from Bisax, closely followed by Kawhakina and Flowing Bowl. Time, 1.59.

FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. second horse to receive 30 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 4 ONWARD: A. M. Zimmerman’s ch.m., Oyrs, by Hallowmas —Tona 9.0 (C. France) 1 5 MISS MERCIA: All's W. D. Graham ’s b.f., 3 yrs., by Allegory or Verderer —Argon, 8.4 (L. Tucker) 2 3 KYNGZONE: F. E. Have’s ch.h., 4yvs, by Royal Sonlf —Eliza, 7.8 (0. Goldsboro) 3 (Winner trained by W. F. Mantle, New Plymouth.)' Also started: 2 Flying Shot, 8.0 (N. Johnson); 5 Whisogne, 5.5 (T. Tito); 7 Green Acre, 7.1-2 (H. Mills); S Fermanagh (P. Adlam); 6 Aropeta, 7.11 1 (W. Jones); 9 Ranee. 7.8 (G. Ingram). Nine lined the barrier for the concluding event, the withdrawals being Eka, Hazel Dell, and Quarrelsome Dirty. The public reposed most confidence in Miss Mercia, whose support was £l5O -more than that accorded Flying Shot, While Onward’s total was £350 less than the sum on the favourite. Whisogne was first away from Fermanagh, Miss Mercia,yFlying Shot the four holding together almost to the home turn, where Onward got. through on ilia inside .just ahead of Miss Mercia followed by Plyino- Shot, Kyngzone Whisogne and Green Acre. Along the straight the leading pair drew away in a rattling finish, the verdict going to Onward by a short length from Miss Mercia, with Kyngzone three lengths back just clear* of Whisogne, Green Acre and Flying .Shot, who finished alii.ost together. Time, 1.18.