WAVERLEY RACES

Hawera Star, Volume L, 28 October 1930, Page 6

WAVERLEY RACES

CUP TO FERNDEN OPEN SIX TO MELISSA BIG FALL IN “TOTE”. FIGURES. Though good sport was presented m the Labour Day programme ot the Waver lev Racing Club yesterday tire number'of patrons in attendance was below that usually attracted by the fixture. Gate takings showed a drop of £2OO as. compared with the gathering, while the totalisator returns disclosed the big decrease or £7,694 iOs, the sum of only £IU,oUo 10s going through the machine as compared with £13,300. _ The threat of inclement weathea which loomed throughout the province during the morning militated, doubtless against the attendance. Rain was actually falling a few moments prior to the' commencement of the first race, but though the atmosphere was chilly, conditions wero fine for tho 1 mainder of the day. Heavy ram experienced previously, deadened the track, which considering .the circumstances was, however, in excellent order. With the exception of the hurdles, which filled With a bare double-dividend list, and the Flying Hack Handicap* winch drew only tour runners, fair-sized fields appeared foi the eight events and in the majority of cases finishes were close. The cup event drew a good field or nine, among which pride of place was taken by the Wanganui gelding, Fernden, with the Stratford trained Hopwood at the former’s girth. The open six also drew nine runners and in a close finish, the honours went to the New Plymouth mare, Melissa, with the Hawera gelding Bonogne a short neck behind in second place. The cup favourite, Ruanui, was beaten into fourth place and his rider, Brodie, was subsequently questioned by the .stipendarv steward, Mr B._ N. Sandilands, who also cautioned W. Hall for his. riding of the top-weight. Viaduct, in the Morton Memorial.

Winning dividends were returned by three first favourites and in most other instances the dividend payers were well supported though Spearform was allowed to create a surprise in the seventh race. The prize money was well distributed. Three first places and two thirds were taken by Marton candidates; two firsts, one second and a third by New Plymouth horses; two fii-sts by Wanganui horses, and one fifst ; four seconds and three, third placings by Hawera nominees. Of the other minor placings Waverley accounted for two seconds, Stratford for a second and a third, and Fordell for a third. The administrative work received capable attention from the officials ccfmbining with the president, Mr J. E. Palmer, and the secretary, Mr W. Macfarlane. Mr J. D. Donovan officiated as starter and Mr J. Cameron as judge. An appreciated programme •of selections was .rendered by the Queen Alexandra (Wanganui) Band, under the direction of Capt. Geo. Buckley.

Details of the racilig are as follow :

MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEN, of 115 sovs., second horse to receive 15 and third horse 5 sovs. from the stake. Six fuidongs.

3 BTFLEX: R. Hicks’ b.f., 3yrs, by Bisogne— Cheshire Creeper, 7.10 (B. Flower) 1 2 IBIS: L. A. Butter worth’s b.m., 4yrs, by Chief Ruler— Personeal, 8.9 (L. A. Butterworth), bracketed with Prince Desmond 9 6 SPEARFORM: EL 0. C. Boyd’s b.m., Gyrs, by Grey spear—• Merriform, 8.11 (L. Jarvis) ... 3

(Winner trained by J. Brown,

Hawera.)

Also started : 11 Viaduct, 9.2, car. 9.3$ (W. Hall) ; 8 Abbeyland, 9.2 (T. Tito); 9 Homewood, 9.0 (Li. A. Pine) ; 4 Ngapara, 8.9 (P. Adlam); 10 Miss Shef, 8.9 (A. J. McCormac); 2 Prince Desmond, 8.1 (H. Stockley). bracketed with Ibis; 5 Double Red, 8.1 (K. Grylls); 7 Danny Boy, 8.1, car. 8.5 (C. Broughton); I Lady Lulu, 7.10, car. 7.10$ (C. Goulsbro). Four scratchings left a dozen to contest the opening event. Wearing saddle cloth number thirteen, the apprentice, B. Flower, was riding his first race and belied the unlucky associations with that number. His mount, third choice in the betting, was allowed to return a fair dividend, public fancy favouring Lady Lulu and the IbisPrince Desmond bracket. Miss Shef led in the jump out from Biflex, Ibis aficE Ladv Lulu and at the half mile Biflex was challenging strongly. Continuing her run, Biflex had the advantage at the straight entrance, attended by Miss Shef, Prince Desmond, Ibis, Lady Lulu, and Viaduct, the leader holding on well along the concluding distance to beat the final dash of Ibis by a length with Spearform half-a-length back, third, and third and Viaduct fourth. Then, close ujp, came Double Red, Prince Des- i mend, Danny Bov, and Lady Lulu.) Time. 1.18 2-5.

BREWER, HANDICAP, of 190 sovs., second horse to receive 25 and third horse 10 sovs. .from the stake. Six furlongs.

4 MELISSA: J. Som,erton’s b.m., Gyrs, by Absurd —Amyrian* 7.11, car. 7.8 (J. M. Pine) 1 2 BONOGNE: 11. L. Vine’s cli.g., aged, by Bisogne—Bonnie Lass, 7.3 (K. 'Grylls) 2 1 HOPWOOD: J.. J. Thacker’s br.g., 6vrs, by Bisogne—Sylvia Park mare, 7.2 (P. Adlam) 3

(Winner trained by R. Barlow, New

Plymouth.)

Also started: 6 Lady Quex, 9.8 (L. A. Fine) ; 3 Freehold, <8.6 (A. J. McGormac); 8 Kiosk, 8.1 (H. Stoekley) ; 5 Te Atiawa, 8.0 (O. Goulsbro); 7 Chief Link, 7.13, car. 7.8 (L. Parkes); 9 Green Linnett, 7.7, ear. 7.2 (R. Cotter). In tho duel for favouritism <of the open, six Hopwondi s slightly better backed than Bonogne, with good support also for Freehold and Melissa. From a. good, start Eonogne was first to show out, being) closely attended by Green Linnett and Melissa.. The last named moved up promptly and, at the half-mile, was heading jlonogne with Kiosk, Te Atiawa and Chief Link rnnning next. Making another spurt, Eonogne was in front across the top and led into the straight from Melissa, Kiosk and Hop wood. In a great finish Melissa, forged ahead at the half-dis-tance to beat Eonogne by a short neck, with the favourite. Hop wood, a length behind, third, and Lady Quex close up fourth. The four were well clear of Chief Link, attended by Te Atiawa, Freehold, Kiosk and Green Linnett, ‘last. Time, 1.172-5.

HANDICAP! HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs., second horse to receive 20 and third horse IQ sovs. from the .stake. One mile and a-half.

1 ROYAL DAMON: F. C. F. McKay’s cli.g.. aged, by Tolvdamon —-Rtayal .Moments, 10. b (Ic. Jarvis) 1 3 DENIER,: Startup Bros.’, b.g., 6yrs, by Bisogne —Decima, 9.4 (H. Mills) . v 3 5 GOBLIN MARKET: Mrs C. Brough’s b.g., oyrs, by Absurd—Cherry Mart, 10.1 (ITucker) “

(Winner trained by owner, Marton.)

Also started: 4 Limited, 10.5 (N. Stratton)2 Teuaere, 10.5 0} • Grindlay); 6 Oraagui, 9.0 (I 1 . L. Butterworth) fell. The full field of six lined the hurdles’ barrier. Royal Damon proved' the first -favourite of the day to justify public confidence. Coming to the first fence Limited was piloting Denier, but at the stands Denier was leading Royal Damon and Craigui, which fell, leaving Ten a ere running third, followed by Limited. Reaching the six furlongs, Royal Damon was in command from Tenacre, Denier and Goblin Market strung out. At the half-mile Royal Damon had increased his advantage, and at the straight entrance was ahead of Goblin Market, Denier aid Tenaci'c. Finishing well. Royal Damon won easing up by eight lengths, while in a keen contest for second place. Denier beat Goblin Market by half-a-length, with gaps to Tenacre and Limited. Time, 2.55.

WILSON HIGH-WEIGHT HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs., second horse to receive 15 and third horse 5 sovs. from the stage l . Seven furlongs.

3 AUCTIONEER: B. T. Bennett’s b.g., 6yrs, by Gasbag—Martina, 8.13 (A. J. McCormac) ... 1 2 CRENNA TOWN: Hickey Bros.’ -b.g., syrs, by Archistown—Gambode, 8.0 (J- MPine) 2 7 SOME ACRE: G. W. Johnston’s b.g., oyrs, by Acre — Golden Vi, 8.3 (D. Jarvis) 3

(Winner trained by owner, Wanganui.)

Also started : 1 The Warden, 9.7 (K. Grylls); 4 King Acre, 8.10 (C. Goailsbro); 6 Gowanlea, 8.9, car. S.l2;| (I. Tucker); 5 Tentcall, 8.7 (L. A. Pine) ; 8 Puawhato, S.O (N. Voitre) ; 12 Bon Eve, 8.0, ear. 8.01 (R. Savage) ; 13 Ara.ukuku, 8.0 (R. Marsh) ; 11 Potency, 8.0 (L. George); 9 Onepai, 8.0. car. 8.5$ (C. Broughton),; 10 Captain Dan, 8.0, car. 8.6$ (F. L. Butterworth) History was repeated in the Wilson Hjgh-weiglit, Auctioneer, last- year’s winner repeating his victory and also, as on the former occasion, being placed in third position in the order of favouritism. The Warden was best backed with good support also for Crenna Town. The Warden was slow to move. Gowanlea was first to show out from Captain Dan and Some Acre, but after going two furlongs, Some Acre moved up to lead for a short distance. The half-mile, however, found Captain Dan in charge from Gowanlea. Some Acre. Onepai and King Acre. Further alterations left Some Acre leading at the home turn from Onepai, Captain Dan. King Acre,. Crenna Town, and Auctioneer. . The last-named was then commencing a fine run. Cutting down the he hit the front when past the half-distance and, in a thrilling finish, beat Crenna Town by a bead with Some Acre a length and a-half back, followed by Gowanlea, Captain Dan, The Warden and Tentcall Time 1.34 3-5.

WAVER LEY-WAITOTARIA CUP, of 300 sows., second horse to receive 45 and third horse 15 sovs. from the ■stake. One mile and a-quarter.

4 FERNDEN: W. Jury’s b.g., syrs, by Redfern—Meriden, 7.12 (C. Goulsbro) 1 5 HOPWOOD: J. J. Thacker’s br.g., Gyrs, by Bisogne—Sylvia Park mare, 7.0, car. 7.2 (P. Adlam) 2 3 CASHIER: T. A. Duncan’s br.g., oyrs, by Paper Money— Isobe.l, 8.9 (A. J. McCormac) ... 3

(Winner trained by W. M. Gardiner Wanganui.)

Also started: 1 Ruanui, 8.0, car. 7.9 (C. Brodie); 6 Manly, 7.8 (R. Marsh); 2 Orazone, 7.4, ear. 7.4$ (H. Stockley) ; 5 Kawhakina, 7.4. car. 7.1 (J. M. Pine); 7 Joyspear, 7.2, car. 7.2$ (K. Grylls); 9 Bonogne 7.2, car. 7.0 (B. Flower). The defection of Arisus left a field of nine in the cup event. Ruanui was. a solid favourite with a drop of £IOO to Orazone, which had a £SO margin from Cashier and Fernden. The field left the barrier in line, but after going a short distance Manly was leading Fernden and Joyspear. Passing the stands Fernden moved to the front and led out of the straight from Joyspear, Bonogne, Manly, Cashier, Hop wood and Kawliakina. The six furlongs post found Fernden leading Bonogne, with the favourite. Ruanui, tailing the field Three furlongs further on Hopwood had taken decided command, the gelding then having over two lengths* advantage from Fernden, Kawhakina, Cashier and Joyspear, with Ruanui coming up fast. Along the straight Fernden showed the best pace and took first money by half-a-length from Hop-! ■\vooclj with Gasliier length, bticfc, j third, and Ruanui well up fourth!} Mien came Kawhakina., Joyspear I Orazone, Manly, and Bonogne last! Time, 2.14. 1

FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 125 soy* s -’ second horse to receive 15 and third house 5 sovs. from the stake. 3lx furlongs.

1 ROYAL ROUTINE: Cornfoot and Harper’s blk.g., 3yrs, by Song Royal Moments 0.0 (U. uoiilsbro') i 2 GOWANLEA:' HL Sutton’s M-.g. 4yrs, by Sheffield—Perro-y Paul, S.l. car. 7.12 (J. M. Pme) • 0 3 GARRICK': ''Tonk’s'' b 'cT w by Acre—Myrtle Grove’ ‘A, car. 7.1 (K. Grylls) ! 3 (W inner trained by A. Hall, Marton.)

Also started : 4 Gold Collector, 7.0, car. 7.5 (D. Sullivan). Carrying two-thirds of. the money on the machine. Royal Routine was rightly made a, hot order for the flying, though the final bid of Gownnlea gave the iarmor's, supporters a fright. In tho single dividend field of four the tote investments placed the lot. Go wan lea was first to show out, but at the end of a furlong Royal Routine took the lead and tho race was practically over. Gowanlea was then lying second, followed by Gold Collector and Garrick. The last named improved in the run to the half-mile and at the straight entrance Garrick was just behind Royal Routine, with Gold Collector and Gowanlea together in third berth. Along the straight Royal Routine finished well and, thought Gowanlea made a determined challenge, the favourite took the vor-

diet by half-a-length with Garrick three lengths back third and two lengths clear of Gold Collector. Time, 1.18 4-5.

MOUMAHAKI HACK STAKES HANDICAP, of 150 sows., second horse to receive 20 and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. One mile.

7 SPEIARFORM: E. D. C. Boyd’s b.m., 6yrs, by Grey Spear—Merriform, 7.0 (O. Brodie) - 5 BANBRIDGE: ‘ S. Campbell’s br.g., 4yrs, by Tonbridge'—-■ Cushla, 7.9. car. 7.4 (H. Stockley) 3 ROYAL FINANCE: W. G. Emeny’s b.m., dvrs, bv Paper Money—Leitlifiekl, 8.7 (C. Goulsbro)

(Winner trained by F. O. F. McKay,

Marton.)

Also started: 1 Arises, 9.0, car. 8.9 (R. Marsh); 4 The Warden, 8.7, car. 8.2 (K. Grylls); 2 Auctioneer,. 7.11 (A. J. McCormac); 6 Calamine, 7.6, car. 7.1 (J. M. Pine); 8 Gasnapper, 7.5, car 7.1 (B. Flower) ; 10 Puawhato, 7.0 G. Sandilands); 9 Goal Bag, 7.0 (W. Pine); 11 Craigui, 7.0, car, 7.1 V (Rl. Cotter). Arises was made a, sultry favourite for the Moinnahaki Stakes, nothing else being given a chance' in public opinion and Spearform, seventh in order of favouritism, was allowed to pay the best price of the day Spearform was first out of the barrier from The Warden and Arisus, but. after going two furlongs, Arisus was leading The Warden, Spearform and Royal Finance. Entering the, straight the favourite was leading Idle Warden, with Spearform coming up and in the dash for the post Spearform finished best to beat the concluding dash of Banbridge by two lengths, with a neck between the last named and Royal Finance in third! birth. Calamine was fourth, attended by Auctioneer, The Warden and Arisus. Time, 1.48 1-5.

JACKSON HACK MEMORIAL STAKES, of 125 sovs., second hor.se to receive 15 and third horse 5 sovs. from the stake. Five furlongs.

1 OR APA 1: Mrs W. D. Graham’s cli.g., 3yrs, by Thespian— Winkie’s Wheel, 8.9 (C. Goulsbro) 4 KENTISH LAD: J. McLeod’s br.g., aged, by Daniloff —Glenul'lin mare, S 3 (L. A. Butterworth) 5 TENTCALL: W. Pins’s cli.m.. syrs, by Callaghan—Attent, B.S (L. A. Pine)

(Winner trained by J. (UN.iell, New Plymouth.)

Also started: S Romantic, 89 (C. Brodie); 3 Some Acre, 8.4 (L. Jarvis) ; 9 Gasfield, 8.0 (P. Adlam) ; (j Kilting, 8.0 (K. Grylls); 2 Biflex, 8.0,- car. 8.7 (A. J. McCormac) ; 10 Kissless. 8.0 (G. Sandilands); 7 Zadarino. 8.0 (R. Cotter). The public proved correct in giving Orapai nearly double the support ot anything else in the concluding event and the favourite was the third of the day to fulfil expectations. Some Acre was prominent in the jump out, but after a, short distance Orapai shot up. attended by Tentcall and jliflex. The favourite led into the straight from Kilting, Biflex, Gasfield, Kentish Lad and Tentcall. The last two named made a fast finish, but could not reach Orapai, which won by three- parts of a length from Kentish Lad. with Tentcall two lengths back, third, followed by Some Acre, Biflex, Kissless, and Gasfieild. Time, 1.4.