GAINSFID’S CUP

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 93, 3 April 1934, Page 2

GAINSFID’S CUP

WAIPUKURAU RESULTS CULLUS WINS FLYINC. LADIES’ TO EASTERLY. The Waipukurau Jockey Club was favoured with perfect weather condi tions for its autumn meeting held at Waipukurau yesterday. The public took full advantage of the beautiful sun shine, with the result that there was a very good attendance. The course was iu excellent condition and the grounds generally reflected credit upon their upkeep. Rarely has a Hawke's Bay public been treated to a more exciting .day's sport iu which such a large number of close lin'shes decided only by the smallest margins have beeu witnessed. The manner in which the fields wore brought together reflected great credit upon the judgment of the handicapper, Mr H. Coyle. Mr W. P. Russell, as judge, acquitted his difficult task with every satisfaction, while Mr R. E. Harlev got the various fields away splendidly. Not a hitch or a mishap occurred throughout the day and in all respects the meeting was one of the most enjoyable held in Hawke’s Bay for some time.

Out of respect to the memory of the late Mr 8. F. Brandon, who was a prominent supporter of the club for many years, all riders in the first race wore black armbands. Mr W. Wilson received a well-earnea win when Gainsfid carried his colours to victory in the Waipukurau Cup Handicap" Immediately following the race the presentation of the cup, wnich had been donated by Mr F. Armstrong, an enthusiastic supporter of the club, took place on the lawn. The president. Mr P. F. Wall, warmly congratulated Mr Wilson on his fine win. To win a race of that nature on the Waipukurau course required a horse that was a good stayer, and a tribute was due to the trainer, Mr D. M. Ducker, for the way that the horse hnd been prepared, and also to the rider for the good judgment shown in his horsemanship. In a brief acknowledgment Mr Wilson said that during the several years in which he had been interested in racing this was the first trophy he had won and he was proud of it. Much of the success of the meeting was due to the work done by the secretary. Mr W. G. Nightingnle. and his officials, who carried out their duties in a capable manner. Pleasure to the day’s outing was added to bv the programme of popular selections played by the Waipukurau Town Band. The totalisator handled £6736 16/for the day as against £6295 10/- for the same day last year, being an increase of £441. Details of the racing are as under: — MAIDEN RACK Of £6O; 6 furlongs. 3 Mr T. A. Hopkins’ ch.g. TAKIRI, by Mercian King—Peep o’ Day, 4yrs (J. Green), 8.84. .. 1 1 Mr P. F. Wall’s br.g. Hatuma, 4yrs (F. Mullins), 8.7 .. .. 2 4 Miss M. J. Douglas’ br.m. Lady Wessex, 4yrs (M. Gilmore), 8.7 3 (Winner trained by owner, Waipawa). Also started: 6 Gainsome 8.7, 7 Honanga 8.9, 5 Lady Cheval 8.7, 2 Marae Quex 8.7. From an excellent breakaway Honanga and Hatuma weri first to show out with Takiri, Lady Cheval, Marae Quex and Lady Wessex following. At the tar turn the favourite drew out slightly from Honanga, while Takiri, Lady Cheval and Marae Quex had improved their positions. Racing across the top Hatuma was well clear of Takiri who had run into second place from Honanga. The favourite led the way into the straight from Takiri, and once in line for the post the latter threw out a determined challenge and a great Battle ensued all the way to the judge. Over the last 50 yards it appeared that Takiri would run on to win comfortably, but the favourite hung desperately and in a most exciting finish Takiri had an advantage of a halfneck as they raced past the post. Lady Wessex finished the best of the others from Lady Cheval six lengths away. Time, 1.15.

HATUMA HACK HANDICAP. Of £7O; 5 furlongs. 4 Mr W. D. Mexted’s ch.g. RIGHT BOWER by Bisogne—Rarama, aged (J. Leach), 7.13 1 2 Mrs A. Gilmore’s b.g. Vonia Park, 4yrs (M. Gilmore), 8.4 .. 2 5 Mr W. J. King’s b.g. .Sabatini, syrs (T. S. Fanning), 7.125. .. 3 (Winner trained by owner Dannevirke) Also started: 3 Grumpy 8.11, 6 Good Cheer 7.8, 1 Hybiscus 7.8, 7 Moorwyn 7.25, 8 Joy Stick 7.3. Hybiscus who was a decided favourite missod the jump out and thereafter never looked to have a winning chance. Grumpy was first to show out after they had settled down to lead from Vonia Park, Right Bower and Sabatini. After going a short distance Vonia Park joined Grumpy and the pair led across the top from Right. Bower, Sabatini and Moorwyn. As they turned into the straight Grutnpy assumed control and temporarily looked like winning, when Right Bower immediately challenged and soon took charge. Running on well he held off Vonia Park to the post by three-quart-ers of-a length. The latter managed to hang on long enough to beat Sabatini by half a head. Moorwyn was fourth from Grumpy who weakened over the last half-furlong. Time, 1.1 1-5.

RUATANTWTA HACK HANDICAP Of £75; 1 mile. 3 Mr J. D. Todd’s br.g. TRES SEC by Gainscourt—San Pluie, 5 yrs (J. Leach), 7.9 1 2 Mr W. Wilson’s b.g. Kahunoke, tiyrs (R. Marsh), 8.3 2 1 Mr J. Allison’s b.g. Royal Shift, 4yrs (T. S. Fanning), 8.3. .. 3 (Winner trained by G. E. Tricklebank, Waipukurau). Also started: 4 Dusky Crown 7.6, 5 Lady Wessex 7.24, 7 Wee Boy 7.0, 6 Wine Tray 7.2. Tres Sec was best away when the tapes rose to show out from Kahunoke, Dusky Crown and Wee Boy. Putting in a strong run Wine Tray went up to take charge in the back stretch from Kahunoke and Tres Sec, who were racing on even terms. Racing across the top Wine Tray had a margin of five lengths from Tres Sec, who had gone up slightly on Kahunoke, Royal Shift doing the best of the remainder. Running to the home turn the field closed up rapidly on Wine Tray, who was just in front when they turned for home. At this stage Wine Tray dropped back. Half-way up the straight Tres Sec, Kahunoke and Dusky Crown were well bunched with the favourite running close handy. Tres Sec, going strongly over the last hundred yards, stayed on too well for Kahunoke to win by half a length. Royal Shift, the favourite, finishing with a very fast run; was third three-quarters of a length further away. Dusky Crown was fourth. Time, 1.41 3-5. WAIPUKURAU CUP HANDICAP Of £125; 1| miles. 2 Mr W. Wilson’s br.g. GAINSFID, by Gainscourt—Artifled, syrs (R. Marsh), 8.2 1 4 Mr H.R. Peacock’s b.m. Sylvan Dell, aged (J. Leach), 7.9. .. 2 5 Mr A. F. Symes’ br.g. Blacksmith, aged (R. Chisholm), 7.24 3 (Winner trained by D. M. Ducker, Gisborne). Also started: 1 Slippery 9.0, 3 Chopin 7.5, 6 Kaihoro 7.1, 7 Freehold 7.24.

From an excellent despatch Freehold quickly went to the front, being followed by Slippery, Blacksmith, Sylvan Dell and Kaihoro. Racing into the back Blacksmith ran into second position from Kaihoro with Chopin tailing the field. After a short distance Blacksmith went up to join Freehold, the pair being closely attended by Kaihoro, Sylvan Dell and Gainsfid. Freehold again drew away to take charge from Blacksmith, but in the running across the top the latter overhauled tho leader to take control from Sylvan Dell, Kaihoro and Gainsfid who aiso followed through. Once into the straight Sylvan Dell nnd Kaihoro went to the front, the pair, however, being immediately challenged by Gainsfid who soon drew level with the leaders. Tn a great race for the post Gainsfid triumphed by a short length over Sylvan Dell." Blacksmith, who came again with a fast run, got up in time to beat Kaihoro for third, finishing two lengths further back. Time, 2.7 2-5. ORINGI HANDICAP Of £65; 5 furlongs. 2 Mr D. Preston’s eh. f. AURALINE, by Arausio—Royal Line, 3yrs. (W. Horne) 9.0 1 1 Mr F. Springfield’s b f Peggy’s Joy 2yrs (R. Marsh) 8.1 2 3 Mr G. E. Tricklebank’s br f Celerrimus, 3yrg (J. Walsh), 8.9 ... 3 (Winner trained by W, D. Young, Hastings). Also started: 4 Gainsome 8.4. The favourite was best away, but Celerriinus quickly headed her off to lead by over a length after the first furlong. Racing across the top Celerriinus led by two lengths from the favourite, who was running a similar distance in front of Auraline. After they turned into the straight and were running for the post, Peggy’s Joy went up to gather in the leader. Half-way up the straight the favourite had Celerrimus beaten, hut failed to withstand a determined effort by Arauline, who came through with a strong run to win by a head. Celerrinnis finished third two and a-half lengths away. Time. 1.2. LADIES’ HANDICAP Of £7O; 11 furlongs. 1 Mrs H. E. Edmund’s hr m EASTERLY by Acre—Sansevieria, aged (Mr E. W. Symes), 11.3 ... I 2 Miss Hetty McDonald’s ch in Acervate, aged (Mr G. E. James), 10.13 2 5 Miss Jean Cameron’s br g Goshawk, aged (Mr J Ormond), 11.3 ... 3 (Winner trained by Mrs A. W. McDonald, Awapuni.) Also started: 3 Anemometer 10.3, 6 Mon Roi 10.13. I lioi \ Moi Ju.J. 7 Well Spoken 10.7. Tho field was got. away in a good line, Rory Mor being the first to take up the running from Mon Roi, Anemometer, Accervate and Goshawk They raced in this order past the stand and going into the back Easterly went, ip slight!.' "itb Well spoken tailing

the field. Racing down the back stretch Mon Roi took charge from Rory Mor with both Goshawk and the favourite running in handy positions. Across the top the field closed up considerably, and as they turned for home Mon Roi still had a small advantage from Rory Mor, Goshawk and Accervate. After settling down in the straight Easterly went up to the leaders to soon take the lead, being followed by Accervate. Over the last hundred yards a desperate race ensued between this pair, in which the favourite held on long enough to win by a nose as they raced past the post. Goshawk, making a good run over the final stages, just got up to beat Anemometer by a head, being three lengths away for third. Time, 2.28 3-5 PURIMU HACK HANDICAP Of £7O; 6 furlongs. 1 Mr C. Hart’s b g HUNTING JAY by Hunting Song—Blue Jay, 4yrs (R. Smith), 8.7 1 6 Mr W. J. King’s b g Sabatini, syrs (T. S. Fanning), 7.12$ ... 2 '3 Mrs A. Gilmore’s b g Vonia Park 4yrs (M. Gilmore), 8.2 3 (Winner trained by W. C. Griffiths, Hastings). Also started: 7 Hatuma 7.2, 2 Fortune 7.75, 8 McHeath 7.5, 10 Joy Stick 7.0, 4 Takiri 7.12, 9 Moorwyn 7.25, 11 I’m Alone 7.7, 5 Royal Passion 7.9. Royal Passion refused to run with the field, which was sent away in a good line from which Takiri was first first to lead, being followed by Fortene, Hunting Jay, Sabatini and Moorwyn. Running to the far turn Moorwyn went up into second place from Hunting Jay, who was closely followed by Fortene and Sabatini. Racing across to the home bend Hunting Jay ran up to follow Takiri into the straight from Fortene, Sabatini and Moorwyn. In the run home Hunting Jay and Sabatini joined issue with Vonia Park close handy. In a punishing finish Hunting Jay won by a nose from Sabatini with Vonia Park, also well up, being only a neck away. Then came Hatuma, Fortene and Moorwyn. Time, 1.14 1-5. FLYING HANDICAP Of £80; 6 furlongs. I Mr O. E. Twist’s blk g CULLUS by Lucullus—Fairy Mark, 3 yrs (R. Marsh). 8.5 1 4 Mr H. R. Peacock’s b m Sylvan Dell, aged (J. Leach), 7.84 ... 2 3 Mr A. E. Candy’s ch g Hunting Day, aged (T. 8. Fanning), 7.13 3 (Winner trained by owner, Greenmeadows.) Also started: 2 Souchong 9.0, 5 Free, hold 7.3. Cullus made the best of a good start to lead out from Souchong and Sylvan Dell, but after going a short distance Souchong headed off the favourite to take charge, and as they raced past the half-mile post Souchong was leading Cullus, Hunting Day, Sylvan Dell and Freehold. Soucho -g went on to increase his lead to three lengths as they ran across the top from Cullus and Hunting Day. As they turned into the straight Souchong was sighted first, and at this stage Cullus began to go up and Souchong did his best to hold off the challenging favourite. Sylvan Dell also made a bid for honours, and in the battle which ensued Souchong was qnablo to sustain his effort. The final stage was a contest between Cullu g and Sylvan Dell in which the favourite prevailed in an exciting finish by a short half-length. Hunting Daygot up to challenge the leaders, to finish a neck away from Sylvan Dell Souchong was fourth. Time, 1.13 4-5.