EGMONT RACES

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 1 February 1929, Page 6

EGMONT RACES

THE FIRST DAY’S PROGRAMME.

THRILLING cup contest.

TOMA’S WELL JUDGED VICTORY

Tiie beautiful, weather, which favoured, jester cl ay's opening or <tn© Lgrnont. riacmg Uluo's summer meeting prevailed. tkrougnout tue day ana under ideal conditions a tnmluig programme of events field the intenesv- of the big gatneriug. ixeen conipe iiuoii with, very eiose fimsnes m practically aid events ........t—vised, the programme and exceptionally interesting racing was witnessed in the two principal contests—, the higmont Cup and the Nolan Cold cup races. VYhile the attendance was practically on a par with that of the. corresponding! uay or the 1528 gatnenng, the totaiisator investments showed a slight decline, £22,357 10s going througfi the machine yesterday as compaaecl; with on the first day ox the 1028 summer meeting, a decrease of £234 iOs.' Cast year's total for the first day, however, had shown an increase of over £SOO over the preceding year. The Eigmont Oup contest tor the rich prize of £7OO drew a Weil matched held of eight runners, seven of which hashed 1 past the. hnishing post, separated by about thre© lengths only, while, in the active placings, the big end of the stake'was isecured by the Stratford gelding, Yoma, by a neck from last year’s winner and favourite and also yesterday’s favourite, the Opaki gelding Hynanna. Bright {flow, the (locally trained mare, was only a neck back in third berth, and repeated her performance of last year, when she also filled third place. T. Green, who displayed good judgment in hfs riding of Yoma., ( recorded his second win in the 1 Eigmont Cup series, his earlier success having been recorded when he rode Piuthair in 1927. Yoma is owned by the popular 1 Stratford sportsman, Mr A. W. Budge, ■ and is trained by Mr J. F. Butler. Returning to iscaie, Yoma received a ’ merited ovation. On the grounds that Yoma had cross- ' ed Rapine dui'ing the race, Green was brought before the judicial committee, 1 with which Mr A. P. Willson was pro- : sent as stipendiary steward, but, as It. ’ Reed, the rider of Rapine, stated lie 1 was us much to blame no action was 1 fallen. ' The run for the Nolan Gold 1 Oup by 1 fourteen contenders proved another exciting contest, and was anyone’s race - until the concluding half distance, when 1 the locally trained Llanore drew away 1 to take tiie trophy by a margin of two ] lengths from the Manawatu gelding 1 Home Made, which was half a length in front of the favourite Gold Cure. Immediately following the race the trophy was presented by Mrs J. Gray, wife of the president of the dub, to f the owner of Llanore, Mr A. Alexander, after congratulations had been voicd by Mr H. tx. Dickie, M.P., who commended Mi* Alexander on his possession of such a speedy thoroughbred, 1 the trainer, Mr J. Brown, of Hawera, t on the condition of his charge, and the rider, H. Goldfinch, on the judgment displayed in bringing the mare into the winning position. Mr Dickie also expressed) _ appreciation of the splendid . race which the fourteen contenders had combined in providing. H© also remarked on the fine services rendered to the sport by the late Sir Robert Nolan., in perpetuation of whose memory the trophy had been, donated'. • In another race, the Whareroa Han- ! dioap, first place was taken by a neck ■ only, while the judge was unable to separate the next two, and the fourth house was within three parts of a length '■ of the winner. ] The president (Mr J. Gray) and 5 secretary (Mr Ei. P. Oox), together ] with the various other officials, merited j congratulations on the excellent ad- j ministration, particular praise being 1 due to Messrs C. O’Connor, W. P. * Russo l l and H. C'oyle a,s starter, judge < and handieapper respectively, while the ' previous good service rendered by Messrs A. Morse and D Stevenson and ] their assistants wa9 reflected in' the £ splendid condition of the course and grounds. The catering arrangements, j which were left to Messrs A dams, of Auckland, were also the .subject of appreciative comment.

Under Lieut. H. C. A. Fox, the Hawera Municipal Band rendered a programme which enhanced the day’s enjoyment. Details of the! O'hawe Hurdles, won by A exatious; the Juvenile Handicap, iron by Cad a pat; the Tokora Hack, won by Knightlike; the Fgmont Cup, won by Lady Quex’, were published in yesterday's “Star.” Particulars of the concluding events are as follow:

NOLAN GOLD CUP, of 350 sovs. (including gold oup valued 50 sovs), second horse to receive 50 sovs, and third horse 20 sqvs. out of the stake. Eight and ai half furlongs. 2 LLANQttR;; a.. Alexander’s b.f., 3yrs., by Pershore—Llanilly, 7.8 (Goldfinch) ... I 4 HOME MADE: i\Y. H. Gaisford’s b.g., aged, by Thurnham— Housewife, 8.1 (A. Murray) ... 2 1 GOLD CURE: C. F. Johnston’s

blk.g., 4yrs, by Gold Soult—• Engari, 9.3 (R. Hobson) 3 (Winner trained by J. Brown, Hawera.) Also started: 10 Limosa, 8.10 (R. S. Bagby); 5 Gold Dawn, 8.6 (L. Morris); 11 Thurnbell, 8.1 (L. Daly); 7 Acred, 7.13 (J. Barry); 3 Miss Mercia, (T. Green) ; 9 Onward, 7.5 (Punchon); 6 Spearmiss, 7.5. (H.. Wiggins); 14 Boundary, 7.2 (K. GrylLs); 8 Whisogne, 7.0 (T. Metcalf); 12 Gasnapper, 7.0 (J. Webster); 13 'ciogne. 7.0 (Piteom).

Roi de Val declined .the Nolan Gold Cup engagement winch drew fourteen contenders. Gold Cure attracting most support with a margin of 200 tickets from Llanore, while . Home Made was comparatively well backed as a fourth order. Llanore was slow in leaving the barrier, but was soon up with the leaders. Boundary led past the stands from Gold Dawn, Llanore, Gold Cure, .Acred, and Gasnapper, but turning into the back Llanore went out to lead Gold Dawn, Gold Cure, Boundary, Acred, Onward and Whisogne. As the held straightened out along the hack stretch Whisogne shot to the front to show the way for Onward, Llanore, Gold Dawn, Gold Cure, Boundary and Limosa. The same three held the lead across the top to the straight entrance and in a sustained run Llanore raced home to take first place by two lengths from the fast finishing Home Made, which beat the favourite by half a length with Gasnapper fourth attended by Gold Dawn Onward, Whisogne and Limosa. Time, 1.49.

WBARERiOA HANDICAP, of 200 sots, second horse t a receive 3Q sov,s. and third horse 10 so vs. out of the stake. Eight and a half furlongs. 5 NUCLEUS: F. Ehrhorn’s br.m., 6yrs, by Luoullus—Persis, 8.7 (It. Mackie) i 1 KING MIDAS: C. E. Elgar’s Wlk.g., 4yrs, by Polymistor— Lillesand, 9.9 (B. Morris) + 3 MANLY: Arnold Bros’ blk.g., 6 yrs., by Bisogne—Ora, 8.12 (Alexander) t (Winner trainee? by owner, Marion,)

Also started: 5 Orazone, 9.6 (Pit-1 com); 6 Paul Lucerne, 8.10 (Goldfinch); 9 Bonhouuuo, 8.2 (J. Webster) ; 4 Seastar, 8.0 (R. Reed) • 7 Sovena, S.O (L. Pine) i S Kawhakina, 8.0 (H. Wiggins). The nine carded, went out for the Whareroa Handicap the top weight, King Midas, being a firm favourite with £370 in ore than Nucleus, while Manly was third choice with only £l6 less than Nucleus. The last-named was quickest out of the harrier and led out of the straight from Sovena, Paul Lucerne, Seastar and Manly. Turning into the

back stretch Manly raced up and took the lead from Nucleus, Seastar, Sovena, Paul Lucerne, Bonhomme and King Midas. The order was practically the same at the three furlongs "post and Manly led into the straight well clear of Nucleus _ and Seastar, with the favourite moving up. The dash from the half distance provided a thrilling finish, Nucleus getting up to take first place

by a neck whale in next position the ] judge was nnaible .to separate King Midas and Manly. About .two lengths j bade Orazone took fourth berth follow- r ed by Bonhommo and Seastar. Time, v

1.48. WAIPAPA HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; second horse to receive 25 sovs and third horse 10 sovs out of the stake. Seven furlongs.

1 COOLMINT: H. R. McKenzie’s b.g., 3yrs, by Catmint —Cool Lass, 8.5 (B. Morris) 1 4 CALAMINE: F. Startup’s b.f., 3yrs, by Callaghan—Decima, 7.11 (T. Green) 2 5 mss MERCIA: Mrs W. D. Graham’s b.m., 4yrs, by The Verderer or Allegory—Argea, 8.8 (Goldsboro) 3 (Winner trained by R. Brough, Hawera.) Also started: 6 Airtight 8.11 (Pitcon), 2 Monsogne 8.5 (T. Tito), 7 Green Acre 7.11 (J. Webster), 3 Van-

duse 7.5 (A. Murray), 8 Potonga 7.5 (H. Goldfinch), 9 Miss Pakake 7.5 (Broughton). The final race of the day drew a, field of nine, Acred and Gasnapper being 'withdrawn. The public correctly reposed most confidence in Coolmint, which carried £l9O. more than Monsogne, while Calamine was a good fourth favourite with £145 less than Monsogne. Valduse was left when the tapes rose. but. made a smart run to catch the field. Coolmint was the early leader from Green Acre, Air-

tight, Monsogne, Miss Mercia, Vaucluse and Miss' Pakake, but with four furlongs covered Green Acre held the van, followed by Miss Mercia, Airtight. Coolmint, Vaueluse, Monsogne, and Calamine. Green Acre. Miss Mercia and Airtight turned for home in dose order at the head of the field, biit- in the dash up the straight Green Acre was soon overtaken, while Coolmint came through to take first money by a length from Calamine, with Miss Mercia a length back third, followed by Green Acre, Airtight, and Monsogne. Time, 1.30.

EGMONT RACING CLUB.

SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES FIELDS FOP. TO-MORROW.

Acceptances for the second day of the Egmont Racing Club’s summer meeting 1 to be held to-morrow are : OKAIAWA HURDLES.

POSSIBILITIES REVIEWED.

KEEN RACING EXPECTED

(By “The Delver.”) The Egmont Racing Club is favoured with excellent acceptances for the second day of the summer meeting, and as the weather appears to be settled, everything points to a successful conclusion. An excellent field figure In the Okaiaiva Hurdles and tlie event bears an open appearance. Vexatious is well at present, and won decisively yesterand even with a thirteen pound rise, should again race well. Atareria is somewhat “moody,” but cannot be discarded in any hack hurdle race. Vivo was not ridden to the best of advantage yesterday, but if given a chance to see her fences will possibly jump better, but an experienced pair in Vexatious and Atareria may, prove more reliable.

The field for the Electric Handicap is disappointing. High Disdain fan a good race yesterday, and allowing for improvement as a result ot' the race, must be seriously considered., but al! the same, he will need to produce his best to concede Valpre, thirty pounds. The last-named appeared to meet a lot of trouble in yesterday’s engagement. In a smaller field, Potoleer is sure to do better, but Valpre appeals more.

No less than twenty-four figure in the Trial Hack, and included in tlie number are .several with fair prospects. Tenacre suffered slight interference yesterday, and then finished a close third. Inflame lias recently shown winning form, and being well, must be one of the “possibles”. Of those lower in tli© long list, Bione, Ngawhine, and Airway all raced well enough yesterday to bring them into favourable consideration. A likely trio aro Tenacre Airway and Inflame.

A small bat useful lot will contest ) the Tonk’s Stakes. Bright Glow is I sure to improve as the result of yesI terday’s race, duj '1 answer iooks likelly to keep her busy, j Havering made such a good showing against Knightlike in yesterday’s contest that he should have plenty of admirers for the Meremere Hack. Potoleer, if started, should prove hard to beat, and Second Thought need only repeat yesterday’s form to figure in a prominent place. Seeing how unlucky King Midas was I in the Whareroa. Handicap on Thursday, he should be a good favourite for the Normanby Handicap. The hack Gold Cure is one likely to run well. Three excellent hacks in Banket, Llanore and Gold Dawn are to oppose Joy King for the Waimate Handicap, hut it is doubtful if at present they I will be able to beat the Australianbred gelding, even with the liberal allowance in the handicap. A small field will contest the Inalia Hack. Gasnapper ran an excellent race in the Nolan Cup yesterday, while Calamine went a good race in the Waipapa Hack, hut if Acred is •more fortunate than was the case yesterday he may to rove too good for his opponents.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB,

ACCEPTANCES TO-NIGHT

Owners and trainers are reminded that acceptances for the first day’s racing at the Taranaki Jockey Club’s autumn meeting close with Mr. E. P. Webster at 9 o’clock to-night.

WOODVILLE RACING CLUB,

NOMINATIONS CLOSE TO-NIGHT

Owners and trainers are finally reminded that nominations for all events for the forthcoming autumn meeting of the Woodville District Jockey Club, close with the secretary, Mr. W. A. Lyon, at 9 o’clock to-night.

Of 180 sovs. One mile and a half. Glengariff 11 0 Vivo 9 8 Vexatious 10 8 Asleep 9 0 Atareria 10 4 Abbot's Delight 9 0 Polyphemus Pnwhero. 10 0 9 13 Lucrative 9 0 ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Of 175 sovs. Five furlongs. High Disdain 10 2 Our Nancy7 ,0 Valpre 8 0 Habit 7 0 Potoleer 7 9 Banbridge 7 0 Golden Flower 7 0 Monoloff 7 0 Becky Sharp II 7 0 TRIAL HACK HANDICAP. ,-i Of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. Tenacre 9 0 Theresa Bell 7 9 Inflame 9 0 Kali 7 9 Endorse 8 5 Joke Form 7 9 Plying Binge 8 2 Akatea 7 9 Potency 7 13 Annoyer 7 9 Bione 7 13 Atair 7 9 Ngawhine 7 13 Anbridge 7 9 Airway 7 12 Merxcis 7 9 Latakia 7 11 Skypoint 7 9 Golden Flower 7 9 Tangerim 7 9 Wise Acre 7 9 Kentish Lad 7 9 Gold Morn 7 9 Oamphos 7 9 TONES' STAKES. Of 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Bright Glow 8 5 Blimp 7 0 Star Area 7 8 Hipo 7 0 Talisker 7 7 Nucleus 7 0 Mendip 7 5 Home Made 7 0 Keddar 7 0 MEREMERE HACK HANDICAP. Of 175 sovs. Six furlongs.

Havering 8 3 Warflame 7 A Monsogne 7 13 Eortalice 7 1 Second Thought 7 12 Austerity 7 0 Onward 7 9 Ngawhine 7 0 Potoleer 7 7 Yaucluse 7 0 Green Acre 7 7 Tangerim '7 0 Boundary 7 5 NOBMANBY HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. King Midas 9 12 Gold Cure 8 9 Partaga 9 9 Monaghan 8 8 Manly 9 1 IVhenuanui 8 A Orazone 8 13 Borsalene 8 0 Paul Lucerne 8 9 Seastar 8 0 WAIMATE HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. Joy King 9 1 Llanore 7 0 Te Atiawa 7 8 Gold Dawn 7 0 Banket 7 6 Nastori 7 0 INAHA HACK HANDICAP. Of 180 sovs. Eight and a half furlongs. Acred 9 0 Calamine 8 5 Kawhakina 8 10 Gasnapper 8 3 Miss Mercia 8 9 IVhisogne 8 0 Spearmiss 8 5