RACING FIXTURES.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 26 September 1927, Page 2

RACING FIXTURES.

September 24, 26—Napier Park B.C. September 24, 26—Avondale J.C. September 29, 30—Geraldine B.C. October I—Hawke's Bay J.C. October s—Manawatu Hunt Club. October 6 —Kurow J.C. October v, 6 —Utaki Maori E.G. October H —Oamaru j.O. October 8, lU—Auckland B.C. October 16, 15 —Duiieuin J.C. October 15 —Carterton B.C. October It), 2U —Cromwell B.C. October 22, 24 —Wellington B.C. October 24—Waveriey i£.C. October 24, 26 —Gore B.C. October 2i> —Upper Clutlia B.C. NAPIER PARK RACES. DAVID GABKICK PARK STAKES. BOUEX THE RAILWAY. NAPIER, Last Night. The Napier Park Spring Meeting opened on Saturday in fine weather. The course was in splendid order, but the attendance only fair. The tote handled £8873 for the day, against £10,540 for the iirst day last year, a decrease of £1667. Results:— ' PRINCE OF WALES' STAKES, of 100 sovs. ; 5 furlongs. 1 Mrs. M. A. Perry's b.f. TEA MISS (by Tea Tray—Miss Girons), 8.0 (E. Keosing) .... 1 4 \V. H. Gaisford's br. g. MONETIZE, 8.5 (J. S. Potter) .... 2 2 D. J. Barry's blk. f. SUNNY AUTUMN, 8.0 (J. Nixon) .. 3 Also started: 5 Toxenia, 3 High Court, 5 Mansion. Nothing had a chance with Miss Tea, who won by five lengths, a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 1.3 4-5. SCUBBY HACK, of 100 sovs. ; 5 furlongs 4 J. Landel's b.g. MOUNTAIN HEATH, 4yrs. (by Heather Mixture —Mountain Shrine), 8.0 (C. W. France) 1 5 C. E. Twist's br. m. DBEAMY, B.OJ (T. S. Fanning) .. .. 2 4 A. W. Hague's br. m. BAKABOA, 8.0 (J. W. Nixon) .... 3

Also started: 3 Chi vers, 2 Torquil, 1 Cloyne. Mountain Heath was always in front, winning comfortably by two lengths, four lengths separating second and third. Time, 1.2 3-5. GREENMEADOWS HACK HURDLES, of 125 sovs. ; 1-} miles. 7 P. Selby's br. g. BRAEMAR, aged (by Garance —Braemore), 9.1 (A. Lord) 1 2 Mrs. G. I. Hanlon's b.g. PESHWA, 10.13 (M. Nicoll) .... 2 3 J. J. Spratt's b.g. GARZON, 10.5 (J. W Nixon) 3 Also started: 1 Ballyfanion, 5 War long, 4 Panchito, 6 Rakauponga. After Panchito made the running half the journey Peshwa and Garzon went to the front.. They came over the last hurdh together, but failed to sustain the challenge of the outsider, Braemar, who won by li lengths. Peslnva beat Gaizun the same distance for second money. Time, 2.48. PARK STAKES, of 200 sovs. ; I.J miles. 3 C. Elgar's br. g. DAVID GARRICK, 4yrs. (Comedy King— Camilia), 7.0 (J. S. Potter) .. 1 2 J. A. Taylor's br. g. TBESHAM, 9.0 (E. Kccsing) 2 1 J, A. MacFarlane's b.g. BENNANEE, 8.12 (R. J. Mackie) 3

Also started: 4 Otlion 7.12, who was the only starter. David Garrick, who made most of the running with Bennanec, held off a late challenge by Trcsham to win by half a length, a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 2.12 1-5.

AHUEIEI HAUK, of 100 sovs. ; 6 furlongs. 6 C. Haldano's b.g. ESSENTIAL, syrs. (by Paper Money —Murihiku), 9.0 (B, J. Mackie) .. .. 1 3 J. A. Taylor's blk. f. CHIPS, 8.2 (E. Keesing) 2 5 C. Elgar's blk. g. KING MIDAS, 8.12 (F. Waddell) 3 Also started: 4 Excess, 2 Abisogne, 1 Singleton, 8 Polonaise, 7 Heather Blend. In a fine finish Essential prevailed by a head from Chips, with King Midas a head away. Time, 1.17 2-5. TAEADALE HIGH WEIGHT, of 140 sovs. ; once round. 3 Sir G. Hunter's b.g. LIPSOL, .aged (by Kilbroney—Rouge), 9.9 (A. Dixon) 1 4 Jas. MacDonald's br. g. EOAD HOG, 9.7 (A. Griffiths) .... 2 5 A. H. Symond's ch. g. PASSIONATE, 9.6 (P. Mcßrearty) 3 Also started: 1 Starboard Light, 0 Patuki, 2 Watchman. Lipsol was in front all the way, stalling off a challenge by Eoad Hog to win by a long neck. Passionate was a length away. Time, 1.57 2-5.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 150 so vs. : G furlongs. 5 F. S. Eastern's b.g. ROUEX, Gyrs. (by Kilbrony —Lady Laddo), 7.11 J (R. J. Mackie) 1 3 V. Riddiford's b.f. COSMETIC, 7.1 (J. Gunn) 2 I,P. P. Wall's blk. g. KAITI, 8.8 ' (E Kcesing) 3 Also started: 2 Licinius, 7 Ticga, fi Riverna, 4 Coot. Kaiti and Licinius made all the running, but gave way in a good finish to Rouex, who won by a length and a-half. Cosmetic beat Kaiti by a head for second money. Time, 1.15 4-5. * COUNTY HACK, of 115 sovs. ; 7 furlongs. 7 C. Elgnr's b.g. VERTIGERN, 4 yrs. (Rossendale —Pansy), 9.5 (F. Waddell) 1 1 Mrs. M.A. Perry's b.g. TERI, 8.9 (E. Keesing) 2 2 J. C. McLeod's b.g. GANYMEDE, 8.0 (J. Hockley) .... 3 Also started: 3 Merle, 4 Moepai, 8 Bongo, 9 Jen, 5 Toba, 10 Dapper Boy, 6 Rakaroa, 7 Keen, 11 Araby. In a fine finish Vertigern won by a head

from Tori, who was a neck in front of Ganymede. Time, 1.31 4-5.

ASHBURTOX MEETING. CHICKWHEAT BIG RACE. SAGITTARIUS THE FLYING. ASHBURTON. Last Night. The Ashburton County .spring: meeting was held in fine weather. The course was in excellent condition. There was a large attendance including more from Christchuroh than for some time.. The totalisator handled £10,575 10/- compared with £18,210 last year, vftum the races were held at Riccarton, and £0092 at the winter meeting here. Results: — LONGBEACJI HACK, of 110 sovs., Six furlongs. 3 MONEY PEER (T Humphries • ll A ARMCHAIR (JJ. Hall) 2 2 MORATORIUM (D. O'Connor) 3

Also started : I Erin-Go-Bragh, 5* Proliliman, 7 Saxette, 8 Diana's Boy, 5 Spearman 11 Latin Quarter, 10 No Response, 6 Fallow. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Time, L. 15 4-5. SELMA TROT, of 110 sovs., U miles. (3.45 class.) 4 LADY MATCHLIGHT (W. Warren) 1 .1 JEAN McELWYN (R Berry) 2 a BINGEN PATCH (N. L. Price) 3 Also started: 4 Welcome Whispers (coupled with winner), 5 Roger Lyon 2.1 Mary Locanda, 1 Nella Dillon (coupled with second horse), 20 Expedient, 12 Golden Author (coupled with Dick Logan), 17 Brentfire, 16 Homelight, 11 lone, 13 Monopole, 18 Jackie Logan, 22 Ray Locanda, 12 Glenrowan, 7 Quality, 6 Lifebuoy, 9 Donard, 14 Rap, 19 Brown Logan, 2 Firebrand, 15 Tennis, 8 Colene Pointer. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time 3.34 3-5. The stewards fined B. Lynsky £1 for taking Expedient into the race with faulty gear. TRIAL PLATE, of 100 sovs., Five furlongs. 1 SCOFF (D. Cotton) ■• 1 9 SKY GUEST (W. Brown) . 2 5 MISS TRILLION (R Beale) 3 Also started: 11 Donne, 7 Grayfinch, 3 Bolero, 2 Amorist, 4 Glad Light, 8 Glengassy, 14 Membo, 12 Silver Arc, 6 Silver Paper, 5 Red Jazz (coupled with third horse), 10 First Raid, 12 Royal Flower. Won by a length, two lengths between seconu and third. Time, 1.10 4-5. ASHBURTON HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., 15 miles. 2 CHICKWHEAT (A. Eastwood) 1 7 OPHIR (W. Brown) 2

4 FOOTFALL (P. E. Jones) 3

Also started: 6 Rapier, 1 Royal Game, 9 Thorndale, 8 Margaret Birney 3 Beau Gcste, 5 Flaming Ray, 10 Courtly Rose. Ophir took up the running at the half mllo post, Ophir led into the straight, but Chickwheat went on to win by two and a-half lengths, Ophir beating Footfall by a neck. Time, 1.7 1-5. An inquiry was held into the alleged knocking of Footfall by Margaret Birney near Die entrance to the straight, but the stewards decided not to take action. FAIRFIELD HACK, of 110 sovs.. One m^le. 1 SATRAP (F. Porter) 1

4 ARK ROYAL (W. Cooper) 2 5 WREATH OF MYRTLE (R. Beale) 3

Also started: 2 Cornstalk, 8 Fairy Tidings, 13 Royal Wink, 7 Jamtierre, 10 Beaming, 3 Master Clarence 12 Gay Bird, 14 Martian Spear, 6 Green Cloth, 9 Luminant, 11 Gay Jim, 15 Money Bag. Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.42 1-5. RAKAIA HANDICAP, of 110 sovs., Ik miles (2.56 class) 7 EPIGRAM (G. McKendry) 1 12 SUNGLEAM (Davidson) . 2 .1 HARVEST CHILD (F. Holmes) .../. 3 Also started: 14 Kate Thorpe, 17 Locanda's General, 18 Killinchy, 11 Billy Whizz, 16 Maud Logan, 4 Chimer, S Wenlo, 15 Newcourt, 13 Great Form, 9 Dusky Pointer, 2 Vestas, 10 Panto, 5 Helen, 6 Logan King, 18 Auditress, 3 Huon Denver. Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Tim< 2.54 4-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 125 sovs., Six furlongs. ■l, SAGITTARIUS (F. Jones). 1 4 SET SAIL' ( Voight) 2 2 MOORLAND (Emerson). .. 3 Also started: 8 Rascal, 9 Finora, 11 Goosestep, 10 Mime, 3 Corn Rigs, 12 Kenmore, 6 Gold Mint, 7 Ronaki, 13 Happy Queen, 5 Lucy Lockett, 3 Krin-Go-Bragh (bracketed with Corn Rigs). Won by four lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time. 1.13 .1-5.

AVONDALE MEETING. TE KARA WINS CUP TOWN GUARD THE FLYING. AUCKLAND, Saturday. The Avondale Jockey Club's Spring meeting opened at Ellerslie to-day. The course was very heavy after heavy rain which continued to midday. The tote handled £54,759 compared with £72,935 on the corresponding day last year. Results:— MAIDEN PLATE, of 200 sovs. Seven Furlong 3. First Division 3 N. Wade's LEVENSIDE 8.0 (W. S. Bagby) 1 1 A. J. Webber's YAQUI 8.0 (Orange) 2

IJ. H. Grenhead's WHAKA KING 8.0 (R. McTavish) . . 3

Also started: 6 Acushla, 7 Arinagour, 11 Charitaine, 14 Cullgie, 20 Tidal, 12 Edifice, 3 Master Noel (coupled with winner), 21 Ponticus, 5 Royal and Salamander (bracketed), 17 Scaramouche and Simplicitas (bracketed) (all 8 stone). Won by three-quarters of a length, two lengths between second and third. Master Noel was fourth. Time, 1.35. Second Division. 1 Roulston Brothers' ROYAL DOULTON 8.0 (A. McCormack) 1 2 W. Gall's RESTAURANT 8.0 (Chrystall) 2 4 W. A. Strahan's WYOMING 8.0 (Rielly) • •• 3 Also started: 21 Amos, 19 Ash Tray, 9 Brampton, 28 Cynthia N., 10 Diamond Queen, 24' The Cryer, 16 Good Boy, 13 La Roma and Marble Boy (bracketed), 21 Ototoa, 14 San Quin, 8 Standfast and Taurimu (bracketed), 4 Valentine (bracketed with Wyoming) (all 8 stone) Won by three-quarters of a length, one length between second and third. Diamond Queen was fourth. Time, 1.38. GREY LYNN HURDLES, of 300 sovs. Two Miles. 5 W. J. Hawkin's KARAMU 10.4 (Regan) 1 2 A. E. Clinkard's RAHEPOTO 9.13 (Stanway) 2 3 D. P. Morighan's KAMEHAMEHA. 9.13 (H. Olive) . 3 Also started: 4 Glenotus 10.3, 1 York Abbey 9.G, 7 Stonewall 9.13 (including 131bs. ovar-weight), 6 Blago 9.0. When the field settled down York Abbey was in charge from Blago, Karamu, Rahepoto, Stonewall, Kamehameha and Glenotus. Running along tire back, Karamu went to the front attended by York Abbey. Rahepoto, Blago, Kamehameha and Glenotus. Along the back, Karamu was eight lengths clear of York Abbey, Rahepoto and Kamehameha. Karamu was tire first to turn fo r home from Rahepoto, Kamehameha and York Abbey, who were in line. York Abbey fell at the last hurdle, due to a dog running out and getting in his way. In a good finish, Karamu stayed on to get. the verdict from Rahepoto by half a length, with Kamehameha three-quarters of a length back third. , Glenotus came with a good run at the finish and got close up fourth. The others pulled up. Time, 4.13.

MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six Furlongs. 4 E. Decble's ICING SMOCK 5.12 (Atkins) 1 10 R. B. Mines' WALTZER 8.0 , (Tricklebank) 2 5 J. M; Zimmerman's DAY GUARD (McTavish) ... 3

Also started: 9 Mosaic 8.11, 2 Gold Acre 9.7. 3 Gala Day 8.7, 6 Quineoma 8.7, Automne 8.7, 8 Berenthia 8.6, 7 Value 8.2, 11 Carinthia 8.35. 12 Arch Queen 8.0. 13 Luxurious 8.0. Won by half a length, two and a half lengths between second and third. Automne was fourth. Gala Day fell when lying third at the turn into the straight Tim-e, 1.23. AVONDALE CUP, of 1,200 sovs. One and a-half Miles. 2 M. H. Tims' TE KARA 8.12,

(McTavish) 8 Mrs F. H. Goodman's COHESION 7.0 (Rielly) 7 C. G. Maclndoe's EDEN HALL 8.2 (Green)

Also started: 3 Te Monanui 9.5, 4 Mask 8.12, 1 Master Doon 8.1, 12 Desert Glow 7.10, 5 Alloway 7.6, C Royal Mint 7.1, 9 Lord Sta r 7.0, 11 Mint Leaf 7.0, 10 Queen Arch 7.0. Te Kara, Master Doon and Cohesion were tke first to show out but passing the stand Cohesion was showing the way to Queen Arch and Master Doon, with Te Kar!a, Te Monanui, Eden Hall, Desert Glow, Lord Star, Royal Mint, Mask and Mint Leaf. Cohesion was still in charge across the top from Eden Hall, Queen Arch, Te Kara. Alloway, Master Doon, Desert Glow, Te Monanui and Lord Star. Cohesion was first to turn for home, attended by Queen Arch, Te Kara, Eden Hall. Alloway and Mask. In the run to the post, Te Kara headed Cohesion and beat him by a neck, with Eden Hall two lengths away third. Royal Mint was fourth for which there is £SO out of the stake, with Mint Leaf, Mask, Alloway, Queen Arch, Lord Star, Desert Glow, Te Monanui and Master Doon following in that order.

AVONDALE STAKES, of 1000 sovs. Five Furlongs. 4 F. E. Loomb's PRODUCE 7.9 (Lee) 1 1 W. Mc. A. Duncan's FREEHOLD 8.3 (L. Morris) ■ ■ • • 2 2 C. G. Maclndoe's PRINCE HUMPHREY 8.0 (T. Green) 3 Also started: 15 Catonian 8.0, S Kingsland 8.1-, li King- Val 8.0, 7 Marions 7.9, 10 Flying Binge" 7.9, 12 Avon Court 7.10, 3 Chit 7.9, 5 Episode 8,1, 6 Moehau 7.9, 9 Lucy Rose 7.9, 14 Snow Drift 7.9, 13 Valour. When the field settled down. Chit was in front from Freehold. Flying Binge, Valour, Prince Humphrey,' Catonian and Produce. Entering the straight, Flying Binge was in command attended by Chit. Valour, Freehold, Catonian. Prince Humphrey and Produce, and in trie run home Freehold, Produce and Chit drew out, Produce getting the decision by a length from Freehold, who beat Prince Humphrey by a similar margin. Chit was fourth, for which there | is £SO out of the stake, followed by

Valour, Marion's Birthday, Episode, Moehau, Catonian, Flying Binge and Avon court. The winner is a full sister to Phaola, who won the Avondale Stakes in 1925. Time 1.10 2-5. j, FLYING STAKES HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Six Furlongs. 7 A. Kemp's TOWN GUARD 7.8 (Ludlow) ■ • • 1 1 J. P. Teirn-ey's DELIGHTMENT 8.1 l(Cammick) .... 2 13 R. W. Todd and R. Porter's NANCY LEE 7.0 (Gill) .... * * Also started: 11 Benzora 9.0, 10 Kingfield 8.7, 2 Laughing Prince 8.6, 4 Oration 7.11, 3 Covent Garden 7.7, 6 In the Shade 7.7, 12 High Pitch 7.6, 5 Tinokoa 7.6. 9 Finelli 7.0. 8 Sir Arcliie 7.0. In the Shade, Covent J Garden and Nancy Lee were first to show out and, crossing the top, the order was Covent Garden, In the Shade, Town Guard, Nancy Lee, Oration, Laughing Prince, Kingfield, and Delightment. Nancy Lee was 1 first to turn fo r honre from Town Guard, Covent Garden, Tinokoa, Ora- ' tion and Delightment.. In the run home Town Guard beat Delightment by half a length, with Nancy Leo a, length and a half further back third. Tinokoa, was fourth, followed by Oration, Laughing Prince, Sir Archie, Tn the Shade, Kingfield, Covent Garden and Benzora. Finelli turned round at , the barrier and took no part in the race. Time, 1.21 3-5. SWANSON HANDICAP, of 150 SOVS. One Mile. ) 3 R. B. McLaren and Mrs. J. Henderson's WAR OFFICER 8.1, (W. Bagby) 1 ( 4 T. O'Donnell's SOVENA (L. Pine) • • • 2 14 G. Herkovicha's FIERY LAD 8.0 (Reilly) ; • S Also started: 5 Branson 9.9, 8 Alonsoa 9.2, 2 Modest Boy 8.12. 12 Killute 8.7, 11 Bahama 8.7, 1 Takarunga 8.7, 7 'Blue Sky 8.4, 15 Schorr 8.1, 13 Kendal, 9 Slump, 6 Star Comet, 10 Raraku, 16 Te Tahi (all 8 stone). Won by a length, a neck between second and-third. Alonsoa and Te Tahi fell in the straight. Bahama was fourth. Time, 1.53. HENDERSON HANDICAP, of 250 j sovs. Seven Furlongs. 1 R. B. Hine's KING LU 9.0 (A. Tinker) .' 1 14 Eliot R. Davis' NUCLEUS 7.0 (W. J. Urquart) 2 4 ARCHENO 7.9 (Reilly) . . . . / S . Also started: 10 Transformer 9.0, 2 Damars 8.5, and Thaw 8.5 (bracketed), 3 Llandudno 8.2 and Ballaculish 7.9 (bracketed) 13 Pelham 8.2, 6 Phaola 7.9. 9 Nippy 7.9. 7 Barometer 7.6, 12 Golden Krist 7.2, 11 Thursby 7.2, 8 Vivo 7.0, Tinoiti 7.0. Won by four lengths, three-quarters of a length between second and third. »■ Tinoiti was fourth . Time 1.3 T.