SET SAIL WINS GERALDINE CUP

Horowhenua Chronicle, 30 September 1927, Page 7

SET SAIL WINS GERALDINE CUP

BOOSTER TAKES THE SPRINT. .-FINE WEATHER AND LARGE ATTENDANCE TIMARU. Last Night. ' The Geraldine Racing Club’s Spring Meeting opened to-day in glorious weather before a large attendance. The track was fast. The tote registered £0750 10s compared with £9095 for the first day last year. Results:— FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP, 130

sovs; one mile and five furlongs. 4 J. McCormack’s b.g. TABLETON (Nassau— Brayton) 6yrs, R, McScveney' (10.10) .... 1 7 Miss L. Doyle’s GAY JIM (W. Cooper) 9.2 2 ■3 £!. L; Orb ell’s RANGITAHI (B. Shaw) 9.12 • 3 Also started: 5 Bachelor Gay 10.6. 2 Bonatio 10.2. Goldtown 9.12, 12 Corn Rigs 9.5, 10 Heisler 9.9, 11 Capt. Sarto 9.9, 8 Beauty Light 9.5, 5 Fabriano 9.5, 9 Clontarf 9.5. Won by a length, with three lengths separating second and third. Time, 3min. 4 l-ssec. Corn -Rigs, Goldtown and Bonatic fell. OHAPI HACK HANDICAP, 110 sovs; five furlongs, 5 L. MucFarlane’s b.m. GREY PINCH (Greyspcar —Addra) A. Eastwood (BJS) • 1 1 J. M. Samson’s MISS TRILLION (R. Beale) 8.1 2 Harvey’s COUPLING (C. Emerson) 8.6 • 3 Also started; 1 Credit 9.0 (bracketed with Miss Trillion). 13 Glengarry 8.3, 9 Gay Vera 9.3, 4 Bolero 8.6. 12 Attract 8.6. 14 Donne 8.6, 11 Dollar Princess 8.6, 5 Exido 8.7, 8 Cynelli 8.6 7 Fallow 8.6, 10 Saxairjni 8.6. Won by one length, with a neck separating ■and third. Time. Imin. 3secs. -GERALDINE CUP, of 225 sovs: one mile and a-quarter. 3 Dr. J. E. Roger's b.m. SET SAT I. (Solforlno — 6yrs. (F. Voight) 8.10 .... 1 1 G. G Holmes’ RAPIER, 4yrs. (J. Campbell) 9.6 2 S H. Ellis’s MARGARET BIRNEY, syrs, (R. Coveney) 7.2 3

■ Also started: 5 Royal Game 8.12. 2 Vawarcl 8.8, 6 Peho 7.4, 4 Ophir 7.2. 10 Fairy Tidings 7.0, 0 Mah Jong 7.0, '7 Flaming Ray 7.0. Won by half a •length, with two lengths separating -second and third. Time. 2mim 9secs. GERALDINE TROT, of 120 sovs; one mile and a-balf. 2 J. B. Westerman’s b.g. DONARO (Logan Pointer —Dollar Princess), 3yrg (M. Holmes) , * 5 J. Lukie’s KIOWA (G. McKendry) ecr. ~ ‘ ‘ ’ 2 2J. Grice’s TENNIS (I 1 * U. Holmes), 36yds ....•••••• 3 Also started: 7 Du Maurior set, 7 Cuddles scr. 1 Author Wood scr. 4 Rambler Rose scr, 10 Grey Wood set, ■9 imahi 48yds, 6 Great Form 60yds. Won by a length, with three lengths separating second and third. Time, Minin. 42 3-ssocs. RQUATTORS’ HANDICAP, of HO sovs; six furlongs. 5 E. and N. McPaddon’s b.g. BOOSTER (Solferind —Pretty . Face). syrs (J. Jennings) 9.10 1 2D. Campbell’s MOORLAND (R. Morris), 8.4 . ’ . • ■ 3 * 1 j. Kain’s RECEIPT (F. Voight) 9.0 55 Also started: 4 Precious 8.0, 3 Note 7.3, 6 Erin-go-Bragh 7.0. Won by a head, with a length separating second and third. Time. Iniin. 16 l-ssccs. RAUKAPUKA HANDICAP, of 110 sovs: seven furlongs. 6 W. J. Doyle's b.g. MORATORIUM (Bonlform —Restful) 6yrs. (D. O’Connor), 8.4 . . • • 1 11 W. Norman’s MOTOR SMASH _ - O

(R. Covehey), 7.4 2 2 Dr. M. G. Louisson’s HOYLAKE (C. Emerson) 8.5 3 ~ Alos started; 4 Cornstalk 9.0, 7 Gay •Sonnet 8.12. 1 Ark Royal 7.13, 10 Beaming 7.13. 8 Jarrietierre 7.7, 3 Wreath of Myrtle 7.6, 9 Spode 7.10, 5 Schottische 7.10. 12 Saxette 7.4. Won by half a length, with, the same distance separating second and third. Time: Imin. 30 3-ssec. •ORARI TROT, of 115 sovs; one mile and n-quarter. 3 J, Brosnahan’s b.g. HOROTANE (Logan Pointer —Croscus mare) 4yrs. (C. S. Donald) scr. ~....•••••••• 1 2W. J. Doyle’s RAP <W. J. Doyle jnr.), scr 2 8 R. Townley’s g. WAREPA (R. Townley) scr. 2 Also started: 4 Dan Logan scr, Monopoly scr. 5 Firebrand scr. 13 Eord Bountiful scr, 12 Mystery Child scr. 10 Lifebuoy scr, 9 Brent Fire scr, 7 Nella Dillon scr. 6 Scottish Maid. 12yds bhd, 11 Imshi 86yds bhd. Won by two lengths, with eight length? separating second and third. Time Smin. 3 l-ssoca. BELFIELD HANDICAP, of 120 sovs;

one mile. 5 W. H. Ward's b.g. GOLD BRICK (Solferlno —Nada) 6 yrs. (L. Ellis) 7.2 2 J. H. Miller's LUCY LOCKETT (T. Metcalf), 7.0 ...•••• • 2 IJ. Black’s GOLD . MINT (R. Beale) r 7.6 . * * Also started: « Fairy Herald 5.12, Goosestep 7.11, 4 The Harp 7.8. 1 Aberfoldy 7.5, 7 Dubious 7.2. 8 Shandre 7.0. Won by one length and a-half, with half a length separating second and third. Time. Imin. 44secs HAWKE’S BAY ACCEPTANCES NAPIER, Last Night. TOMOANA HURDLES, li miles.—

Peneus n.il, Garzon 11.2, Red Fuchsia 10.10, Brueni'an 10.0, Lombardo 9.9, Ballyftirnon 9.8, Mountain Top 9.6, Patuki 9.2, Lightmore, Timpouri 9.0,

TRIAL STAKES, 5 furlongs, all-8 atone—St. Birklad, Cione, Clavers, Belgian Queen, Dreamy Tom, Byrne, Zippon, Liaiason, Keddar Hinehora.

HAWKE’S BAY GUINEAS, 1 mile. —Marsurd, Singleton, Arrow Lad, King Midas, Excess, Doree, Tea Lady, Ganymede, Torqui, Teri, Paleta, Cosmetic Fairy Mark. SPRING HANDICAP, 11 miles.Trcsham 9.0, Bcnnanec 8.10, Novar 8.2, Star Area 8.1, Imperial Spark 8.0, Othon 7.3, Patuki 7.0, NURSERY HANDICAP. 5 furlongs. Raasay 8.12, Irish Court 8.3, Millais 7.13, Monetize. Pure Gold, Dark Girl 7.12, High Court 7.9, Arrow Shot, Sunny Autumn 7.7. GLENARAY HANDICAP, 1 mile. —Star Area 9.9, Queen’s Choice 9.5, Lipsol 9.8, Othon 8.6, Waicullus 8.1, Road Hog 8.0, Merle 7.11, Keen 7.7. FLAXMERE HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Mountain Heath 8.12, Silver Tray, Watchman 8.9, Singleton 8.6, Marsurd, King Quex 8.3, Abisogne, Eloquent, Chips 8.2, Butter Scotch 7.13, Torqui 7.6, Jen 7.4, Rongo 7.3, Polonaise, Cloyne, Rakaoa 7.0. FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. Decoy Bird 9.0, Kaiti 8.12, Lipsol 8.10, Inner Harbour, Coot, Marsurd, Riverina 7.0.

SPORTING NOTES A southern writer mentions that th® yearling by Tractor from Sister Radius is considered to be as near perfection in conformation as can be found in horseflesh of his age.

Waving Corn, by Bolferino out of Rosalita—a full sister to Roseday'a dam —is stated to be an attractive looking two-year-old. She is an inmate of Geiscler’s stable at Wingatui.

Vice Grand, after a fairly successful season in cross country races, lias been turned out for a spell until next autumn.

Assemble, a full sister to Dismantle and Overhaul, who is quartered in a southern stable, is stated to be a very promising youngster who is now beginning to show form. Comic Song is reported to be very big and lusty and in excellent order to enter upon his preparation for forthcoming engagements.

Pull, a three-year-old filly itay Tractor from Thistledown, an inmate of D. P. Wilson’s stable at Wingatui, is considered to be one who should race well this season. Thistledown is the dam of Buoyant, but the Awapuni representative claims Solferina as his sire.

The imported Woodeud is to be mated with three brilliant mares this season, viz., Glentruiu, Silver Peak and Michaela, states a southern writer. No horses in work at,present look better- than Black Duke and Overhaul, comments a Dunedin writer. The latter has improved a Jot during the past few weeks and is in splendid order to commence a spring campaign.

One of the biggest horses ever in commission at AVingatui is a hunter named Decision. He is stated to stand 17.2 hands high, being built in proportion. Ho is spoken of as a fairly clever jumper in his schooling tests. It is reported that another attempt is to bo made to train Listening Post. The Solferino gelding has been a wonderful stake earner.

Southern Ircports stated that Top Grear has furnished into a very big horse and may earn distinction for his sire across country. Eager Eyes, who has foaled five fillies in succession is, states a Dunedin paper, due to foal to Tea Tray and her daughter, Laughing Eyes, to Paper Money. Subdivision injured a foot recently and had to be eased in his work. The Surveyor representative had been showing improved form of late. The Matamata Racing Club has been granted February 4th as the date for its annual race meeting. English Maid, owned by Mr. John Paterson, died while foaling to Surveyor. The foal, however, is still living.

Bouvarida, Tecoma and Midget, the property of Messrs Roulston Bros., of Pukokohe, arc to be mated this season with Catmint.

Mr. W, Price was appointed starter to the Manawatu Racing Club for the Christmas meeting, while Mr. C. O'Connor will fulfill the duty at the autumn meeting. Owing to the retirement of Mr. D. Stevens, who has been head caretaker at the Awapuni racecourse for the past 35 years, Mr, George Attack has been appointed to the position. Mr, W. G. Stevens, a son of Mr. D. Stevens, will rcontinuc to carry out the duties ol head gardener. Royal Fancy (Bernard Royal Match) at the Mardella stud, foaled a colt to the English bred Lapidary, and is now visiting Kilbroney,

An Australian owner has been negotiating - for the .purchase of Tuki (writes “Sentinel"), but so far no business has been recorded. .Tuki would be a good proposition for some of the long-distance races in Australia, where a jumper has a bettor chance than in this country. Mr. G. G. Holmes, owner of Rapier, is reported to have a likely-looking two-year-old half-sister by Clarenceux to the Greyspear horse. The youngster is being well cared for and will not be put into commission until next season. Her dam, Anitea, is due to foal again shortly to Greyspear.

Clarinda must have recovered from the indisposition which affected her in Sydney, as she competed in the Rosehill Cup, won by Pantheon, last Saturday. According to private advice *he finished fifth.

The ex-North Islander, Doleful Ditty, has benefited by his winter let-up and R. McKay has every reason to antidote that .jhis one-eyed charge iwfi'f train on well this season states a southern writer. He is putting his heart into his work and galloping in a very ,resolute fashion. Bugle Note, Yaldamo, and a nice filly by Some Boy 11 from Sister Regis are also getting through

regulation tasks satisfactorily for McKay. ' ' At Eicearton tiro other morning Te Kawa and Tarlcton were companions in a school over four hurdles. The pace was on all the way, and Tarlcton gave an exceptionally’ brilliant performance, jumping quite as fast and' well as his accomplished companion, who was well beaten at the last flight. Equery, in S. Pankhurst’s stable at Invercargill, is working very well, and is in forward condition for the spring racing, comments a southern paper. He will be found a much improved horse, this season, and a very likely proposition for longer distance races. At the present time he still stands his engagement in the Kew Zealand Cup, but whether that is to be continued will depend entirely upon the form he •hows at the early spring meetings. In a gallon at Riecarton, Eulalio and Wayward registered a brilliant six furlong sprint. Although Eulalic had the better of it, Wayward greatly pleased for a maiden.

One of the horses comprised in the team taken to Australia last month by W. Kirk was the five-year-old Golden Autumn, a mare by Autumn from Tipuna. She ran a couple of seconds at small meetings outside Sydney, and now advice has come to hand to say that she has been sold by Mr. Wcnzl Scholium to Mr. W. Rpss, a Sydney sportsman, and that the marc is to do her. future racing on the pony tracks. It is announced that a company has been formed in Auckland to conduct the new and popular sport of tin hare racing, the company hoping to conduct these meetings throughout New Zealand in conjunction with an Australian syndicate. Inquiries were sot on foot a couple of months ago in Australia by some Auckland and Waikato coursing enthusiasts with the same idea, but apparently they were forestalled. The advent of the new sport in Auckland is being awaited with the keenest interest.

Racegoers who sit in the official stand at Randwick and so often howl when a judge gives his verdict to a horse that makes a late run on the outside, should take to heart the lesson they were given recently, says a Sydney writer. At Warwick Farm the judge’s box is beyond the official stand all of whose occupants saw Limerick pass Amounis and Commendation. There could have been no doubt which horse won; yet when they saw the photograph of the finish it presented the three horses in such a light as causes doubt to the occupier of the stand at headquarters. The camera was stationed several yards in front of the judge’s box as it was at Randwick. Commendation appears to be winning by a bare margin from Amounis, who is close alongside of him, while Limerick, wide out, aeema to be well behind. It ail shows how absurd it is to try to judge a finish from a position in front of the official line.