EGMONT RACES

Hawera Star, Volume L, 6 February 1931, Page 6

EGMONT RACES

BIG EVENT TO OTAIRI j arikira wins gold cup SUM-MET? MEETING OPENED. Though bright seasonal weather favoured the opening of the Egmont. Pacing Club’s summer meeting at Hais era yesterday the attendance showed a marked ' decline in comparison with previous gatherings at the fixture, and was reflected in the totalizator investments on the opening event, which were almost 40 per cent, below the sum passed through the totalisator for the same event of [the meeting of December of 1929, which was the corresponding meeting or last season, while the drop in the big nice exceeded 40 per cent. The gate takings amounting to £.IOO showed°a decline of £BO and the totalizator investments for the day disclosed a decrease of £0,500 10s, the sum of £10,311 10s going through the machine, compared with £10,512 on the corresponding day of last season. The racing, however, proved replete with interest. The tracks were m (splendid order, reflecting credit on the custodian (Mr A. Morse) and provided good going for the well matched fields which paraded. Close finishes characterised most of the events.

With a field of nine, the Egmont Cup provided a good race, with a JiriUlng finish, in which the Awapuni-traiAC.il gelding, Otairi, took the first honours from Vertigern, when the latter appeared to have the race practically won. The popular hack contest for the Nolan Gold Cup drew a good field of 15 and provided another strenuous finish, the Foxton mare Arikira taking the verdict by a head from the favourite, Grand Jury. Feeling reference to the earthquake calamity at Napier and other east coast and Hawke’s Bay centres was made by Mr 11. G. Dickie, M.P., during the Nolan Cup presentation ceremony. Tic intimated that every sympathy in the loss of life and property was extended by the racing club and by all sportsmen.

The Nolan Cup race, which had been inaugurated in memory of the late Sir Robert Nolan, who was for many years the club president, had again provided a fine contest, said Mr Dickie, in expressing congratulations to the owner, trainer and rider of the winner. Mrs -T. iGray, wife of the president. of the club, presented the gold cup to Mr Bryant, who accepted it on behalf of the owner, Mrs G. E. Bryant. The club president subsequently received £5 from Mr and Mrs Bryant as a donation to the earthquake relief fund.

Attention of the administrative details was given by a competent band of officials combining with the president (Mr J. Gray) and the secretary (Mr E. P. Cox). Making his first appearance as starter, Mr A. Patterson had an unfortunate experience in the opening event when a rider fouled the tapes and another horse was also neld up, the pair taking no part in the race. Mr A. Tronson, who was in charge of the handicaps for the first occasion at the meeting was the recipient of congratulation on the manner in which the fields were brought together at the business end, while Mr W. P. Russell announced the placings with characteristic certainty and promptitude. Mi- A. P. Wilson the chief stipendarv steward was in attendance, but the only incident calling for disiplinarv action was in the juvenile event, both L. Morris, rider of Isa, and B. Watson, on Sporting Chance, being fined £2 for cribbing positions at the post. Full details of the racing are: —

Oil AWE: HURDLES, of 170 soys.; second horse to receive 2d so vs., mid third horse 10 sovs. out of the stake. One mile and a-half. 3 PULL- MARK: .Messrs E. and X. P. Foreman’s b.g., 6yrs by Grevspear —‘Markful, 0.4 car. 0.5 (M. Xichol). 1 1 TEX ACRE: Mr W. Kirkland’s b.g., dvrs, by Acre —Lubriline, 10.2 (K. Robinson) 2 4 GOBLIN MARKET: Mrs C. M. i Brough’s b.g., dyrs, by Absurd —Cherry Mart, 0.13 (I. Tucker) 3 (Winner trained by M. Williams, Otaki.) Also started: 5 Fine Acre, 10.9 (A. Skipper); 2 Royal Acre, 10. P (IT. Dulieu); (i Denier, 0.0 (IT. Mills). The withdrawal of Democratic, and Waltzer reduced the hurdles field to six and in a small betting race Tenacre was favourite with 15S tickets. Full Mark was third order with 146 tickets. Royal Acre and Denier were left at the post, taking no part in the race. Goblin Market led Full Mark to the first fence, but the latter was in front soon after and was not subsequently headed. Passing the stands Full Mark led Goblin Market, Tenacre and Fine Acre in close order, but at the six the leader had an advantage of three lengths with the others bunched in the same order. The half-mile found no material alteration, but in the run to the home turn Tenlacre moved up into second berth. Full (Mark was still in command at the last [fence and went on to win by two lengths from Tenacre, with a short • length to Goblin Market and Fine Acre I six lengths back. Time, 2.464. JUVEXILE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; second horse to receive 20 sovs., and third horse TO sovs. out of the stake. Five furlongs. 2 ISA: Mr G. F. Moore’s eli.f., 3 yrs, by Absurd —•Valerie, 8.12 (L. G. Morris) 1 1 EASTERTIME: Mrs W. 1). Graham ’s b.g., 2yrs by Illumination —Gamboline, 5.13 (IT. Gray) . 2 5 OPEN CHEQUE: Mr B. H. Edkins’ b.g., 3yrs by Paper Money

—Graceful, 8.1 (R. .T. Mackie) 3 (Winner trained by O. Cox, Hawera.) Also started: 4 Sporting Chance, S.O (L. Watson); 6 Nimble, 7.6 (A. Macdonald); 14 Glad Star, 7.3 (.T. Gunn); 13 Barbacan, 7.3 car. 'B.O-4 (,T. Barry); 9 Compulsory, 7.3 (G-. 'Sandilands); hi Silver Tinge, 7.3 car. 7.44 (13. 11. Sullivan); 3 Paparua, 7.2 (G. W. Brodie) ; II Ripple Song, 7.0 ear. 7.3 (R. Cotter); 8 Proud Moor, 7.0 (J. M. Pine); 7 Gay. sogne, 7.0 (IT. .Stokes); 10 Peter Jackson, 7.0 (IT. Stockley). Though the scratching pen accounted for three, the Juvenile field numbered 14, Eastertime (£387) and Isa (£317) being most in demand. Tsa was first out of the barrier from Proud Moor, Eastertime, Nimble and Open Cheque, and at the end of a furlong and a half Isa was still leading, while Nimble had come in to second place, followed by Eastertime, 'Open Cheque and (Barbacan. The same four leaders were in practically the same order at the home turn, with a big gap to Barbacan and Gaysogne at the head of the rest. Finishing well, Isa carried on to win by a length and a-half from the favourite with Open Cheque two lengths back at-

] tended by Nimble. Then, most ent of the others, came Sporting Chance Compulsory, Peter Jackson and GayI sogne. Time, 1.24. •TGKAORA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 I sovs., second horse to receive 25 sovs. I and third horse 10 sovs. out of the I stake. 'Six furlongs. 1 ORAPAI: Mrs W. D. Graham’s ch.g., 3vrs, by Thespian —Wiukie’s Wheel, 9.0 (11. Gray) 1 3 CHIEF SAVAGE: Mr A. E. Neale’s cli.g., 4yrs, by Chief Ruler —Signor mare, 7.11 car. S.O (B. H. Morris) - 2 TEA QUEEN: Mr K, D. Duncan’s b.in., 4vrs, by Tea Tray —Graceful, 5.7 (R. Reed) (Winner trained by J. O’Neill, New Plymouth.) Also started: S Ilinewai, 5.3 (J. Barry); 7 Winaere, 7.12 car. 7.9 (E. Burgess); 5 Kentish Lad, 7.12 (T. ■ Green); 4 Arvada, 7.10 (S. Anderson)9 Kissless, 7.9 car. 7.4 (H. Stocklcy); 0 , Goldzonc, 7.7 (J. M, Pine); 13 Anbridge 7.6 (W. Broughton); 11 Miss Chatter, ■ 7.6 (R. Marsh); 12 Garrick, 7.6 car. 7.3 ' (C. W. Brodie); 10 Richland, 7.6 car. ! 7.3 (\V. E. Pine). A solid favourite with 421 tickets, ' J Orapai won the Tokaora Hack from [ end to end. The second choice, Tea , Queen, carried £252 and Chief Savage - was next order with £l9O. Orapai led ’ out of the barrier from Chief Savage, ' Tea Queen, Win Acre, and Anbridge, and at the half-mile the same leading I I trio were ahead of Anbridge, Win Acre, [■ Ilinewai, and Arvada. Coming to the ’ home turn ■Orapai was piloting Tea 1 Queen, Win Acre, Chief Savage, An--5 bridge, Ilinewai, and Arvada. Chief Savage made a bid along the straight, but could not overtake the favourite, 5 Orapai passing the judge with a length ' and a-half to spare, while Chief Savage - was only a neck in front of Tea Queen. * Then came Anbridge, Win Acre, Ken- ' fish Lad, •Goldzone, and Kissless. Time, 11.15.

EGMONT CtTJP, of 600 sovs.; second horse to receive 75 sovs., and third horse 25 sovs. out of the stake. One mile and a-quarter. 3 OTAIRI: Mr K. McK. Duncan’s

b.g., Ovrs, by Paper Money — Isabel, S.S (R. Reed) 1 5 VERTIGERN: Mrs C. E. Elgar’s b.g., aged, Rossendale —Pansy, 7.12 (T. Green) 2 7 ClIOPIN: Mr W. J. Wood’s b.g., ovrs, by .Lord Ouex—Tuneful, 741 (J. M. Pine) 3 (Winner trained by L. Knapp, Awapuni.) Also started: 2 Siivermine, 8.10 (H. Gray); 4 First Acre, B.J (T. Webster); 1 High Falutin’, 8.2 (B. H. (Morris); 6 The Swell, 7.7 (R. Drinkwater); S Maui 7.7 (H. Wiggins) ; 9 Yorna, 7.0 car. 7.34 (W. Broughton). The nine carded paraded for the 50th Egmont Cup contest. High Falutin ’ (£316), Siivermine (£294) and Otairi (£196) were the jirincipal betting orders. Otairi was first to show out from 'Siivermine, Vertigern and The Swell and passing the stands the order was Siivermine, Vertigern, The Swell, Otairi, High Falutin’, First Acre, Chopin, Maui, and Yoma. Coming to the six furlongs The (Swell shot to the front at an increased pace, with Silvermine next followed by Vertigern, High Falutin ’, and Otairi. Half a furlong further on High Falutin’ moved quickly i to the van, while Vertigern took second . berth followed by The Swell, SilverI mine, and First Acre. Across the top | High Falutin’ was three lengths clear of Vertigern, but the latter was close lup at the straight entrance, with The 1 Swell lying third attended by Otairi and Maui trying to get up. Along the straight Vertigern took charge and a few yards from the post appeared to have the race won, but Otairi, coming with a brilliant finish, took the decision by a neck, with Chopin a lerigrh back third followed by The Swell, First j Acre, High Falutin, Siivermine, Maui and Yoma last. Time, 2.10. | FLYING HANDICAP, of 225 sovs; second horse to receive 35 sovs., and third horse 12 sovs. out of the stake. Six furlongs. 1 BAYACRE: Mrs L. Sleightholme’s b.g., 3yrs, by Acre —Havana, 8.4 ’ (T. Webster) 1 5 ETDGEMOUNT: Mr R. Johnson’s

eh.g., syrs, by Leighton—Lallah Rookli, S.O car. 8.2 (R. Reed) . 2 3 TENTER DEN: Mrs C. E. Elgar’s b.g., 3vrs, by Oh iof Ruler—Roselate, 7.4 car. 7.1 (E. Burgess) . 3 (Winner trained by A. D. Webster, Otaki.) Also started: 4 Melissa, 7.8 car. 7.12 (T. Green); 2 Gold Dawn, 7.6 (O. W. Brodie); .9 Malayan, 7.3 car. 7.2 (J. Gunn); 6 Chief Link, 7.3 car. 7.44 (IT. Wiggins); 7 Green Linnet, 7.1 (IT. Stockley); S Callapat, 7.0 (J. M. Pine). In a field of nine for the Flying Handicap the public rightly selected Bayacre, which carried £278. Gold Dawn was next order with £l7B. Ridgemount was the early leader from Bayacre, Gold Dawn, and Tenterden. The last named took third bert libehind the same leaders at the half-mile with Callapat and Malayan running next. 'Turning for home Ridgemount was still in front of Bayacre, attended by Callapat, Tenterden, and Malayan, but in the concluding dash Bayacre finished best to beat Ridgemount by a neck, with Ten- ' terden a length back. Then came 1 Malayan, Gold Dawn, Green Linnet, Melissa and Chief Link. Time, 1.134. NOLAN GOLD CUP, of 300 sovs. (including cup valued 50 sovs.); second horse to receive 45 sovs. and third horse To sovs. from the stake. Eight and a-half furlongs. 3 AEIKIRA: Mrs G. E. Bryant’s br.g., 3yrs, by Limond —Ilinearoha, 5.7, ear. 5.9 (L. Morris) 1 1 GRAND JURY: D. Laurie’s b.g., 4yrs, by Grandcouft — Orozino, 7.12 (W. Broughton) 2 6 TENT GALL: W. Pine’s ch.m., syrs, by Callaghan—Attent, 7'.11 (J. M. Pine) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Eoxton.) Also started: 4 Tobaccoland, 9.0 (R. Reed); 9 Werata, 8.11 (R. Bagby); S Statuary, B.TO (T. Webster) ; 2 Arisus, S.O (T. Green); 5 Joyspear, 8.5 (H. Wiggins); 12 Crenna Town, 'S.3, car. S.O (C. W. Brodie) ; 7 Rich Harvest, 8.2 (B. IT. Morris); 11 Monolof, 7.11 (S. Wilson); 13 Banbridge, 7.8 (S. Anderson); 14 Potolcer, 7.4, car. 7.5)- (P. Adlam); 10 Corwen, 7.4, car. 7.94 (W. Jones); 15 Gasnappor, 7.1, ear. 7.44 (R. Drinkwater).

Orapai was the only withdrawal from the Nolan Gold Cup field and 15 lined the barrier. Grand Jury (£249) and Arisus (£157) were most preferred. Tent-call was the first to get going and past the stands showed the way for Tobaccoland, Joyspear, Grand Jury, Werata and Rich Harvest. At the six furlongs Tent-call led Joyspear, Rich • Harvest, Tobaccoland, Grand Jury, Werata. Arikira, Corwen, Statuary, and Arisus and at the half-mile the same two leaders were in front of Tobaccoland, Grand Jury, Rich Harvest and Arikira. Before the home turn was reached Grand Jury took third berth and followed Tenteall and Joyspear inlo the straight, with Arikira coming on the outside attended by Banbridge. Once straightened out .Arikira made a fine run and in an exciting finish took the verdict by a head from Grand Jury with Tenteall two lengths back third,

followed by Banbridge, Joyspear, Arisus, Monolof, Tobaccoland and Statuary. Time, lASI. WHAREROA HANDICAP, of sovs.; second horse to receive 30 sevsA and third horse 10 sovs. out of the stake. Eight and a-half furlongs. .> LLANDUDNO: K. McK. Duncan’s b.g., aged, by Formative— Hollvwcll, 0.13 (B. Reed) .... t 1 CASHIER: T. A. Duncan’s b.g., oyrs, bv Paper Money —Isabel, 9.0 (L. Morris) t 7IvAW H AKIN A : B. Drunold’s be'., aged, by Kilbroney —Mayhap, 8.0 (.11. Wiggins) 3 (Llandudno trained by At. Knapp, Awapuni, and Cashier by L. G. Morris, Fordell.) Also started: G Paiko, 5.13 (T. Webster); 3 -Belle Star, 8.10 (B. H. Morris); 9 Orazone, 8.7 (R. Cotter); 5 Bonogne, 8.5 (H. Gray); 8 Monsogne, 5.3 (;S. Wilson); 4' Calamine, 8.2 (J. M. Pine). Callapat was the only withdrawal from the Whareroa Handicap, the field numbering nine. Cashier was favourite with £334 and (Llandudno next choice with £242, nothing else being supported greatly. The two named showed the way at the start and from Bonogne and Belle Star, but coming to the six furlongs Llandudno was leading Calamine, Paiko, Cashier, and Orazone. At the half-mile Calamine was in front closely attended by Bonogne, with Llandudno next, followed by Paiko, Monsogne, Orazone, Cashier, Belle Star, and Kawhakina. The straight entrance found Bonogne up with Calamine, while Llandudno was still third, followed by Kawhakina, Paiko and Cashier making another bid. With four crowding on the line the finish was thrilling and the judge was unable to separate (Llandudno and Cashier, while Kawhakina was only half-a-ncck back third^^'; 1 ahead of Paiko. Then came Calaimßfc j and Bonogne. Time, 1.50. ” WAIPAPA HACK HANDICAP, of 160 Isovs. ; second horse to receive 25 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. out of the stake. Seven furlongs. 1 SALTPOT: Mrs C. Boyle’s b.e., 3yrs, by Saltash —Thaisa, 7.11 (R. Mackie) 1 10 BON EVE: E. Andrews’ ch.g., 4yrs, by Campfire—Zion, 7.0 (W. E. Pine) 2 9 MTS'S iSIHEF: W. R. 'S. Brewer’s b.m., 4yrs, by Sheffield —■ Recherche, 7.1, ear. 7.34 (W. Broughton) 3 (Winer trained by E. Penman, Trcntham.) Also started: '2 1 Silver Rule, 9.0 (H. Gray); 4 The Warden, 8.8 (R-. ’Reed); 3 Latakia, 7.12, car. 5.04 (B. Morris); 7 Go wan Lea, 7.11, ear. 7.6 (R. Cotter); 5 Singer, 7.5, car. 7.5 <O. W. Brodie) ; 0 Little Doubt, 7.0, car. '7.24 '(R. Marsh); S Bon Acre, 7.0, car. 7.5 (H. Wiggins).

In the final event which proved the best betting race of the day Saltpot (fol‘8) was the hottest favourite. ■Silver Rule (£370) and Latakia (£00) were next in order of preference, but nothing else was given a chance. ‘Bon Eve was the outsider with 124 tickets and paid a long price. Bon Acre was first in the jump out, attended by Saltpot, Silver Rule, Bon Eve, The Warden, and Singer. The last named led at the end of two furlongs, followed by 'Gowan Lea, ‘Silver Rule, The Warden, Saltpot'and (Miss Slief. In the run to the turn Latakia made a bid and entered the straight ahead of Miss ■Slief, Silver Rule, Singer, The Warden, and Saltpot, but coming with a rattle from the half-distance Saltpot took first money by two lengths, while, in a great tussle for minorplacings', Bon Eve i was only a short neck to the good from Miss Slief, which was barely ahead. Silver Rule. Then came Little Doubt, * The Warden and Latakia. Time, 1.30. SECOND DAY EVENTS

LIST OF ACCEPTORS. Tlie acceptances for the second day’s racing (to-morrow) are as follow:OKATAWA HURDLES. Of £170. One mile and a-half. Democratic 10 12 Goblin Market in i Full Mark 10 2 Denier 9 0 Boyal Acre 10 1 VV altzer 9 0 HLEiCTRIC HANDICAP. Of £140. Five furlongs. Chief Link 9 12 Silver Tinge 7 2 Sport. Chance 8 7 Paparua 7 1 Open Cheque 8 3 Bipple Song 7 0 Gibraltar 7 3 Summertime 7 0 Glad Star 7 2 Peter Jackson 7 0 MERIEBVP3REI HACK HANDICAP. Of £160. Six furlongs. Orapai 9 3 Singer 7 3 Silver Buie 8 9 Winacre 7 3 Tea Queen 8 2 Kissless '/ 2 Chief Savage 7 12 Anbridge V 0 Hinewai 7 8 TONES STAKES. Of £325. One mile and 110 yards. Bright Glow 8 10 Maui 7 6 Silvermine 8 9 The Swell 7 6 Vertigern 8 4 Melissa 7 6 First Acre 8 2 Chopin 7 3 High Falutin’ 8 1 Monoloff 7 0 Paitonu 712 Joyspear 7 0 TRIAL HACK HANDICAP. Of £130. Five furlongs-. Ibis 9 0 Orby’s Choice 8 7 Nimble 8 10 Bichland 8 6 Bon Eve 8 8 Compulsory 8 3 Moatoa 8 8 Double Bed 8 3 Goldzone 8 7 Miss Chatter 8 6 NORMANDY HANDICAP. Of £175. Seven furlongs. Malayan 8 11 Monsogne 8 1 Tenacre 8 10 Calamine 8 1$ 0/ Belle Star 8 8 Kawhakina 8 Green Linnet 8 5 Callapat 8 Bonogne 8 3 Latakia 8 0 WAIMATE) HANDICAP. Of £225. Six furlongs. Bayacre 9 0 Gold Dawn 7 4 Eidgemount 8 7 Arisus Tenterden 7 6 Green Linnet 7 0 IN AHA HACK HANDICAP Of £170. E light and a-half furlongs. 8 12 Tentcall 7 13 8 9 Banbridge Y 8 8 8 Miss Sheff 7 3 8 5 Gasnapper 7 0 Joyspear 8 3 Bon Acre 7 0 Crennatovvn 8 1 Kissless 7 Bich Harvest 8 1