CHRISTMAS RACING

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 27 December 1928, Page 9

CHRISTMAS RACING

NEW PLYMOUTH MEETING.

SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. (By Telegraph.—From Our Own Reporter.) NEW PLYMOUTH, Dec. 27. Dull, though fine, weather ruled for the opening of the second day’s programme of the Taranaki Jockey Club’s Christmas meeting. The first race was presented before what constituted a big attendance for the second day. The drying wind of the morning took the surplus moisture from the track, which showed good condition, with springy turf. The results were as under; FITZROY HANDICAP. Of 135 sovs. Seven furlongs.

1 OWAIRAKA: Mr. S. G. Lindsay's ch.g., 5 years, by Arcliiestown—The Whip, 8.3 <C. Golds- • bro) 1 2 CALAMINE: Startupp Bros. 7 b.m., 3 years, by Callaghan— Decima, 8.8 (L. A. Pine) 2 4 ICTOGNE: Mr. .14 Spratt’s cb.m., 4 years, by Bisogne —-Ici, 7.11, carried 7.6 (H. Pitcon) 3 (Vinner trained by owner, Avondale.)

Also started: 3 Fortalice 8.0, car. 7.9 (K. Grylls), 5 Potonga 7.11, car. 7.7 (T. Tito), 6 Patrolet 7.11 (R. Drinkwater), 11 Miss Pakake 7.11, car. 7.6 (R. Davis), 7 Theresa Bell 7.11, car. V. 9 (H. Mills), 9 Black Odin 7.11, car. 7.8 (C. Crowley), 10 Royal Tour 7.11 (P. Brady), S Edulolf 7.11, carried 7.12 (C. McCarthy). The public commenced right by making Owairaka and Calamine first and second preferences in the opening event, the former carrying 360 more. There was good support for Fortalice. From a good start the early leaders were Patrolet, Owairaka, Fortalice, Black Odin, and after half a mile they wore Fortalice, Owairaka, Black Odin. Entering the straight Owairaka and Calamine were just in front of Fortalice, Iciogne, and Patrolet. Finishing on, Owairaka won easily by two and a half lengths from Calamine, with Iciogne half ai length back, just clear of Fortalice. Then came Patrolet, Black Odin, and Miss Pakake. Time, 1.28.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Of 140 sovs. . Five' furlongs. 1 LLANORE: Mr A. Alexander's

blk.f., 3 years, by Pershore —■ Llannelly, 8.7 (W. Lippenweli) 1 7 GOLDEN FLOWER; Mr J. Fryer's ch.g.,. 3 years, by Tonbridge—Fleeting, 7.2 (G. Knox) 2 3 VALPRE: Mr G. F. Moore’s cli. f., 2 years, by Chief Ruler:—■ Valerie, 7.11 (K. Grills) 3 (Winner trained by J. Brown, Hawera.) ADso started: 4 Fancy Boy, S.O (Brady), 5 Boundary 8.0 (C. McCarthy), 2 Airway 7.7 (0. Gdidsboiro), 11 Rotokare 7.5 (C. Brown), 10 Barnbrddg© 7.5 (G. Sandilands) 6 Potency 7.5 (H. Pitcon) 9 Moioio 7.3 (R. Drink water), 8 Royal Finance 7.0 (R. Tudor). Llano re’s convincing victory in the Maiden on the first day made her a sultry favourite in the Electric Juvenile, with a margin of £390 from Airway. Golden Flower was neglected, and carried nearly £BOO less than the favourite. Valpro was first out of the barrier from Boundary, Airway, Golden Flower and Fancy Boy, but Llanore made a strong bid after the first furlong and led into the straight with a bare- margin from Airway and Valpre, attended by Golden Flower and Fancy Boy. A dash from the half distance provided a thrilling finish, Llanore getting home by a nose: from Golden Flower, with Valpre only half a head back third, and less than a length in front ofAirway. Fancy Boy was fifth, and was attended by Potency, Royal Finance and Boundary in a bunch. Time, 1.2 3-5. SUMMER I HACK HANDICAP. Of 160 sovs. Six furlongs.

3 LADY QUEX, Mr W. G. Emeny’e br.f., 3yrs, by Lord Quex —

White Clover, 8.9 (L. George) ... 1 1 GOLD DAWN, Mr H. Cleland’s cb.m., 4yrs, by Day Comet—Red Dolly, 9.2 (C. France) 2 2 PARTIAL ECLIPSE!, Mr S. G. Lindsay’s b.m., 4yrs, by Nassau —Sibford, 8.6 (O. Goldsboro) ... 3 (Winner trained by E. George, New Plymouth.) Also started: Mons-ogne 7.11, carried 8.1 (T. Tito) ; 7 Green Acre 7.7 (H. Mills); 4 Luminary 7.6 (PI. Pitcom) ; 8 Egeria 7.4, carried 7.1 (C. Crowley); 6 (fillet 7.0 (R. Drinkwater); 9 Joke Form 7.0 (K. Gry-lls). A couple of spills marked the Summer Handicap, Egeria falling about--100 yards from the start and Rillet losing her rider , when three furlongs from home. Neither rider was injured. Gold Dawn was another pronounced favourite with £430 more than Partial Eclipse, which carried £6O more than Lady Quex. The last-named, with Rillet, was first out of the barrier, and with three- furlongs gone the pair led Gold Dawn and Partial Eclipse. Luminary was out of the picture when her rider was unseated, and Lady Quex led into the straight four lengths- clear of Gold Dawn. Partial Eclipse and Monsogne. Galloping easily, Lady Quex won by five lengths, while in a great -struggle Gold Dawn took the vacancy by a short head from Partial Eclipse, with Monsogne close up. followed by Greenacre, Jokeform and Luminary* Time, 1.14 3-5.

TARATA HACK HURDLES. Of 160 sovs. One and a half miles and 100 yards. 1 GLEN G ARIFF, 10.13 (M. Conway) i 4 HOROMEA, 10.13 (R. Eagar) ... 2 3 ROYAL ACRE, 9.10 (C. Mason) 3 new PLYMOUTH HANDICAP. Of 300 sov®. One mile and 110 yards. 3- MANLY (C. France) 1 2 WE-DNAY (P. Brody) 2 4 ANOLO (Ri Sandilandis) 3 Won by two lengths. Time. 1.50. MANAWATU MEETING. SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) PALMERSTON N., Dec. 27. There was improved weather for the seco-ndi day of the Mana-watu races. The track was -in excellent, order and there wnsi again -a. very satisfactory attendance. Results were:— KELVIN HANDICAP. Of 200 sov-s. One mile and a- furlong. 3 Rorv Mor - 1 2 Henna 2 1 Courageous v.. 3 All started. Head-s separated- the placed bo-rses. Time-, 1.58. HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP. Of 200 i'-qvs. One and a- quarter miles.

2 No-var 1 3 Bonhomme 2 4 Thumb-all 3 Scratched: Decoy Bird. Won by three-quarter® of a 'length, a neck between second and third. Time, 2,10.

HIGHDEN HANDICAP, j Of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. I 7 Grand Acre 1 j 3 Monetize 2 J 11 Shrewd 3 Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. All started. Time 1.5. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Of 600 sovs. One mile and a quarjter. 4 Star Area 1 2 Mendip 2 3 Mountain Heath 3 Scratched: Singleton. Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, 2.7. DUNEDIN RACES. SECOND' DAY. DUNEDIN, Dec. 27. There was perfect weather for the second day of the Dunedin races. The course was in excellent order. Results : ■—• MILBURN HURDLES. Of 175 sovs. One and a half miles. 1 Rangatahi (O’Connor) 1 3 Gayoma 2 2 Tunamoe 3 All started. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.4 S 3-5. ALLANTON HANDICAP. Of 215 sovs. One mile. 3 Kilmoyler (Emerson) CL 2 Apache 2 1 Lucy Locket 3 All started. Won by a nose, five lengths between second and third. Time, 1.39 4-5. Vaward fell. FERNHLLL HANDICAP. Of 210 sovs. One and a quarter miles. 3 Tardy (Emerson) 1 6 Page Bqy 2 3 Phastar 3 Scratched ; Paris and Filosol. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 2.10 4-5. AUCKLAND RACES. ACCEPTANCES EOR TO-MORROW. AUCKLAND, Dec. 27. 1 The following are the acceptances far the second.day of the A.R.C. meeting:— Fergusson Handicap, of 400 sovs.; 1 mile—Amour 9.0, Storm Fiend 8.11, Arikitoa 8.4, Court Jester, Hukanoa, High j Falutin 7.8, Lunette 7.6, Sunny Morn, i Koma'k. 7.5, Te Money 7.2, Bold Archer, Sir Mond 7.0.

King’s Plate, of 500 so.vs.; 1 mile.— Aussie, Lysander 9.2, Taxeuma 8.2, Prodice 7.11.

Ponsonby Hurdles, of 500 sovs.; 2 miles. — Beaumont 10.11, Wharncliffe 10.10, Ponri, Royal Form 9.13, Lady Cinfra 9.11, Ripon Abbey 9.9, Clockwork, Parndon, Glcnotus, Harbour View, Kararnu, Lady Spalpeen, Raihepoto 9.0. Summer Cup, of 1250 sovs.; 1J miles. —Peigaiway 8.8, Vertigerm 8.5, Bright Glow 8.2, Talisker 7.10, Royal Doulton 7.4, Cashier, Mithra 7.0.

Criterion Handicap, oi 500 sovs.; 6 furlongs.—Gold Tiinge 9.8, Love Call 8.7, Eaglet, Awamutu, Gemlight, Care Idem 8.5, Hunting Cry 7.8, DaJstom .7.7, Bennie 7.6, Imperial Prince 7.4, Ourrajong 7.3, Alloy 7.0. Waitemata Handicap; 400 sovs. — Pliillippie 9.0, Maori Boy 8.13, Bombarder 8.10, Zeuxis 8.6, Brampton, Metellus 7.3, Foxhound, Salamander, Cybele 7.2, Bannock, Good Boy, Nassoek, Roman Abbey, Royal Flower, Template, Valsicr 7.0. Electric Handicap; 650 sovs., 6 furlongs. —Baganelli, Silverming, 9.4, Awarore 8.11, Nancy Lee 8.8, Tea Time 8.3, Kingfield 7.13, White Fang 7.8, Ladys ■ Boy 7.5, Araliana, Billikiins, High Finance, Marble King, Subdivision, Town Bird, Macko’om 7.0. j Plunket Handicap,; 550 sovs., one mile. —King Lu 8.13, Perception 8.6, Flying Juliet, L© Choucas 8.3, Saiosi S.l, Golden Wedding 8.0, Thursby .7.9, Hyde Park, Mithra, Sir Russell, Sleepy Sol, Tinokoa 7.7.