TO-DAY’S RACING

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XX, Issue 72, 8 March 1930, Page 5

TO-DAY’S RACING

NAPIER PARK MEETING AUTUMN FIXTURE CONCLUDES. BELLE STAR MAKES AMENDS. The Napier Park Racing Club's autumn meeting is being concluded at Greenmeadows to-day in beautiful weather, there being a very large attendance of the public. The grounds were in good order while the track was all that could be desired. Results up to going to press were—

OMAHU HURDLES Of 140 sovs. One mile and a-half.

7 Mr. R. Jeffares' blk g Rakauponga, by Wormwood—Lyche, aged (A. Hobson), 9.2 I 2 Mr. J. D Ormond’s b g King's Jest, 6yrs (J. Kingsley), 19.10 2 1 Mr. G. R. Brown's br g Red Bank, aged (A. MacDonald), 10.6 3 (Winner trained by Owner, Taradale)

Zippor was the first to show out from Essential, Rakauponga and Crown Emblem. Over the first fence the order was the same, while passing the stand the first time Zippor was still leading from Crown Emblem, Essential. Rakauponga and Red Bank. Down the back the order remained'the same, with King’s Jest coming up on the outside. Rounding the far bend Red Bank had overhauled Zippor. and at the half-mile post Rakauponga and Jen were running handy. The next fence saw Zippor and Red Bank jump together, but approaching the home turn Red Bank and Rakauponga were the leading pair from Crown Emblem, Essential and Jen. At the last fence Red Bank was challenged by Rakauponga, with King’s Jest coming up on the outside. An exciting race to the post ensued, in which Rakauponga gained the verdict by a head, Red Bank being half a length away third. Diana’s Lad was fourth. Time, 2.42 2-5.

TELEGRAPH HACK Of 110 sovs. Six furlongs.

1 Mr. R. Johnson’s br f Belle Star, by Lucullus—Starella, 3yrs. (T. Green), 9.0 1 3 Mr. J. Lawry’s b g Keen, syrs., (H. Gray), 8.1 2 4 Messrs J. J. and S. R. Cribb’s br m Abbey Queen, aged (T. Webster), 7.8 3 (Winner trained my Owner.)

Also started: 8 King Manu 7.9, 5 Manifesto 7.7, 2 Cloyne 7.0, 9 Pereki 7.0, 7 Right Bower 7.0, 6 Kahu Ariki 7.0.

Abbey Queen was first to show out, then followed Keen, Manifesto, and Right Bower. At the turn Abbey Queen still had charge, with Keen, Manifesto, Cloyne and Right Bower well bunched Approaching the home turn there was no change in the order. Abbey Queen was still in front when entering the straight from Manifesto and Keen. The favourite now began to make her run, and in the race to the judge’s box had no difficulty in heading off the leaders to win by half a length, Abbey Queen being a length away third. Manifesto was fourth. Time, 1.13 2-5.

KUAO HANDICAP Of 125 sovs., for two-year-olds Five furlongs.

1 Mr. J. S. McLeod's b f Jenny Diver, by Lord Quex —Polly Peachum (T. Green), 8.6 .. 4. 1 8 Mr. F. Ormond’s b f Pakitere (A. Dick), 7.5 2 5 Mr. A. B. Williams' ch g Love Song (N. Voitre), 7.8 3

(Winner trained by L. Wilson.) Also started: 12 Kroflight 7.121, 4 Running Over 7.10, 10 Merry Cry 7.8. 9 Outward Bound 7.8, 3 Manuiri 7.7, 11 First Whip 7.3, 7 Ruby Step 7.2,- 10 Gasconade 7.0, 2 Star of Gold 7.0, 6 Futurist 7.0.

Kroflight was left. Star of Gold, Manuiri, and Love Song were first to show out. At the turn Running Over, Jenny Diver, Love Song and Star of Gold formed the leading bunch. Running Over still had charge coming to the home turn from Love Song, Star of Gold. Manuiri, Ruby Step and Merry Cry. Coming into the straight Running Over was still leading from Love Song, with Pakitere now making a run. One hundred yards from home the favourite came up with a great dash to win by a head, Love Song being another head away third. Running Over was close up fourth. Time, 1.1 2-5.

PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP. Of 300 sovs.: one mile and a distance

4 Messrs. Verschaffelt and Manning’s b g Mountain Heath, by Heather Mixture—Mountain Shrine, 6yrs. (T. Webster), 7.0 1 1 Mr. C .T. Keebles’ br g Blimp, svrs. (L. Ellis), 8.4 2 3 Mr. A. B. Williams’ b g Star Stranger, aged (H. Gray), 9.5 3 (Winner trained bv T. F. Quinlivan, Hastings).

Also started: 2 Singleton 7.11, 6 Te Awha 7.0, 7 High Court 7.6, 5 Shrewd 7.0. The barrier rise saw a splendid netaway, Blimp being the first to show out from High Court, Mountain Jeath and Te Awha. Down the hick H imp steadily increased his advantage. with the order Mountain featb, High Court, Te Awha. Shrewd nnd Singleton. Across the top the favourite was a full length clear cut from Mountain Heath, who help a small advantage over Shrewd, and Star Stranger. Rounding the homo bend Singleton made a great run op to Blimp. The latter, however, remained in the lead to the straight, although the field -was fast closing -n him. Once in line for home it appeared that the issue would he decided between Singleton. Blimp "nd Mountain Heath. In the last 100 yards Webster brought his mount through to win in splendid stvle l.y half a length. Star Stranger being a length kwav third High Court w-s fourth. Time. 1.56 2-5. PRESIDENT’S CT’P HANDICAP. (Of 232 sovS; seven furlongs.) 7 Mr J. McLaughlin’s eh. g, Tourist 1 2Mr Smith's eh. g. Royal Opera 2 6 Mr G. Priest's br. m. Cloyne .. 3 Time, 1.26 2-5.

FRANKLIN MEETING. (Per Press Association.) Pukekohe, March 8. The Franklin races opened in dull, fine weather. There is a large attendance and the course is in good order. Results Puni Highweight.—3 Glena Bay 1 4 Kawini 2, 1 Kairuri 3. Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 2.58. Bombay Handicap.—l I’m Alone 1, 4 Chromadyne 2, 3 SirMond 3. Won by half a length, a length between second and third, time, 1.17. Waiuku Handicap: 3 Currajong 1, 4 Te Trachate 2, 1 On Top 3. Ser.: Sea Song, Arhana. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.15 4-5. TIMARU TROTS. Timaru, March 8. The autumn meeting of the Timaru Trotting Club is being held at the Washdyke course to-day under favourable weather conditions. The track is in excellent order whilst the attendance is large. Results: — Kingsdown Handicap.—4 Mickey Audubon 1, 6 Great Harvester 2, 10 Enigma 3. All started. Won by a neck. Time, 3.44 3-5. Trial Handicap.—2 Lily Bingen 1, 1 Ulm 2. 3 Lady Antrim 3 All started. Won by a length. Time, 2.29 1-5, Cup.—B Athalone 1. 3 Joll- Pei 2. 2 Omaha 3. Scratched: Jean MeElwyn. Won by two lengths. Time, Time, 4.30. MANAWATU FINAL PAYMENTS. IPei Press Association.] Palmerston North, March 8. Final payments for the Manawatu Club’s autumn meeting are as follow:— Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes, for two-year-olds, 7 furlongs.—Autopay, Drastic. Hard Words. Sir Limond, Dunraven, Jason, Chrysology. Gesture, Jenny Diver, Princess Betty, Lineage, Cylinder. Manawatu Stakes, for two-year-olds and upwards. 6 furlongs.—A utouay Awaken. Ceremony. Paganelli. 1 ripping. Green Linnet Lady Pam. Sir Limond Jason. Chrvsologv. CimabueJenny Diver. Princess Betty Toxeuma. Lineage. Cylinder, Royal Routine.