SPRING RACING

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 253, 20 September 1930, Page 1 (Supplement)

SPRING RACING

Avondale Meeting; Valroe Wins Champion Hack Plate; Cup to Prodice; King Colossus Scores In Stakes; Awarere Best Sprinter 0 Ashburton Races; Chief Event to Starshooter; Don Jose Wins Farewell Handicap

THE AVONDALE MEETING. THE EVENTS DESCRIBED. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Sept. 20. The weather was fine and the attendance good for the opening of the Avondale spring meeting. The track was holding after rain during the week. CLOSE FINISHES. In the Maiden Plate, _ Chrysology, Rosshire and Jaeldy Karo were the best backed. Escalus began best from Operatic, Rosshire and Jaeldy Karo. Vanessa had charge on entering, the straight from Escalus and Operatic, but halfway down Jaeldy Karo came through \\;ith Rosshire, whom he beat by a short head. Arch Eagle was a neck away. Merrymason was fourth. Fourteen started in the Kingsland Hurdles, Make Up, Calaris and Daylight being best backed. Air King started best, followed by Pendennis and Daylight. Daylight /was first into the straight, with Air King and Calaris handy. Air King beat Daylight by two lengths. Royal Day was a length and a half away. Calaris was fourth. King Swift, lied Comet and Quincoma fell. OUTSIDER SCORES IN HACK PLATE. In the Champion Hack Plate, Courtesy, Te Hoia and Sir Kay started favourites, but an outsider in Valroe proved the winner. Biddy’s Boy and V'alroe started best. Valroe ran into fourth place entering the straight, when Biddy’s Boy stdl held the lead, but the latter was worn down and beaten by a, head, with Te Hoia a length and a half away. Sir Kay was fourth. PRODICE LASTS WELL. Fifteen started in tho Avondale Cup, which was a good betting race. On leaving the straight, Seatown and Hannibal showed the way to Standfast and Paddon. Standfast ran to the front along the back and was six lengths clear of Seatown crossing tlie top. Entering the straight, the order was Standfast, Seatown, Hannibal. High Pitch, Nassock and Historic, with Prodice moving up. Historic crime through on the outside. Prodice also pus in a run, on the inside, and, lasting the best, won by three-quarters of a length, with Historic half a length behind Standfast. Seatown was fourth. 4 KING COLOSSUS THE STAKES. King Colossus was made a warm favourite for the Avondale Stakes, with Bonny Lea and Lady Vane next in order. King Colossus led across the top, but was slightly behind Royal Artist entering the straight. Halfway down the- running, King Colossus took command again and staved off a challenge by Lady Vane by a neck, Royal Artist being three-quarters of a length away. Summertime was fourth. AWARERE WINS WELL. Lucy Rose went out favourite for the Flying Stakes, with Nancy Lee and Awaken next in demand. Valstreet delayed the start and eventually was left at the post. Awarere began best and was followed by Imament, Nancy Lee, Paganelli and Awamutu. Imament led into the straight, but tired over the last, when Awarere and Supremacy both challenged. Awarere. won in a good finish by a head from Supremacy. Imamint was a neck away and Lucy Rose was fourth. y * RACING IN DETAIL. MAIDEN PLATE, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Jaeldy Karo, 8.2 (Goulsbro) 1 2 Rosshire, 8.2 2 6 Arch Eagle, 8.2 ... ... ... 3 Also started: Beau Irish, Illuminagh, Protomint,. Snow Lap, G. Emblem, SubEditor, Merry Mason, Stonehenge, Gay Cavalier. Operatic, Emancipation, Prince Amans, Chrysology, Eaoalus, Karangapai 8.2, Wild Mint, Mias Albyn, L. Measure, Dayform, Vanessa, Lusoma 7.11. Won by a head, a similar distance between second and third horses. Time, 1.33 2-5.

Won by a neck, three-quarters of a length, between second and third. Time, 1.1 4-5. FLYING STAKES HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Awarere, 8.5 (Goldfinch) 1 10 Supremacy, 8.10 2 12 Imamint, 7.0 _ 3 Also started: Lady Quex 9.8, Paganelli 9.6, Great Charter 8.12, Nancy Lee 8.10, Prince Val 7.8, Lucy Rose 7.7, Awaken 7.3, Lady’s Boy 7.2, White Wings, Awamutu, Flying Prince, Valstreet 7.0. Won by a head, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.15. SWANSON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. 1 Catoma, 8.7 (Ludlow) 1 2 Principal, 8.8 ... 2 6 Claremore, 8.8 3 Also started-; Sir Mond 8.13, Gay Cock-' ade 8.12, Trishna 8.11, Tetrachate, The Sun, Tradesman 8.7, Carl Idem, Sulla 8.3, Patutahi 8.2, Indolent 8.0, Biddy Comet 7.13, Neil, Takarunga 7.9. Won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.45 3-5. HENDERSON HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs. 7 Envoy, 7.3 (Parsons) 1 5 Grand Tea, 7.0 , ... 2 2 Te Atiawa, 7.12 3 Also started : Panther 8.11, Royal Doulton 8.4, Branson 7.10, Prince of Orange 7.9, K’s Speech 7.8, Black Maire, Llanore 7:3, Kawainga, New Boy, Bennie, Ohinemuri. Lady Court, Mosaic 7.0. Won by half alength, a head bettween second and third. Time, 1.31 2-5. AT ASHBURTON. DETAILED~YVINNERS. Per Press Association. ASHBURTON, Sept. 20. Ashburton County Racing Club’s spring meeting was held to-day in glorious weather. The track was in excellent order and the attendance good. Results: AKAUNUI HURDLES, of 110 sovs. One mile and a-half. 3 Haze, 9.12 (M. Kerwin) 1 5 Star Stranger 11., 9.0 2 Pangolin, 10.11 ... ... 3 Also started: Troilus 10.13, Gala Day 10.6, After Ten, Quarterdeck, Dry Area 9.0. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 2.46. ASHBURTON HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1 Starshooter, 8.9 (C. Carinont) ... 1 3 Rascal, 8.4 ... 2 2 Royal Game, 8.9 3 Also started: Black Mint 8.12, Malmsey 7.12, Discourse 7.5. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third, Timie, 2.8 1-5. LONGBEACH HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Mount Boa, 8.5 (B. Brodie) 1 3 Painkiller, 7.6 ... 2 2 Sleipner, 7.10 ... i 3 Also started; On Top 9.0, Sapient 8.11, Hurly Burly 8.1, Valuator, Some Tof 7.11, Quinopal 7.6, Night Dew, Minerval, Palada, Lambent 7.0. Won by a length half a length between second and third. Time, 1.15 1-5. SELMA TROT HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. One mile and a half. 2 Ayrmont Chimes, 36yds bhd. (J. Bryce Jnr.) 1 1 Real Girl, 12yds bhd 2 9 Doll Dance, scr 3 Also started: Colorado, Desert Rey, Flying Cloud, Harvest Girl, Little Victor, Logan Fraser, Pointal, Stepfast scr., goinerby 24yds behind, Snowy Huon 36, Archray, Llewellyn 48. Won by three lengths, a similar distance between second and third. Time, 3.26 1-5. TRIAL PLATE, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Tray Bond 8.0 (R. Coveny) 1 3 Bellbird, 8.10 2 4 Standard Rose, 8.0 3 Also started: Bay Queen, Night Parade, Robin Hood, • Sky Sign 8.10, Appeal, Miss Tembaron, Nightcap, Royal Love, Locasley, Night Recital, Palmary, Tea Tray fill}-, Arausio filly 8.0. Won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.1 2-5. FAIRFIELD HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile. 1 Gustavo, 7.12 (W. Pascoe) 1 5 Conipris, 7.9 ... 2 2 Desert Song, 9.0 I 3 Also started: Audience 8.1, Some Toff 7.13, Miss Bradbury 7.11, Rosy Morn 7.9, Rapina 7.5, Night Effort, Painting, Tarquinius 7.0. Won by a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, 1.40. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Don Jose, 7.0 (C. Hughes) 1 5 First Raid, 7.8 2 4 On Top, 7.7 3 Also started : Arrowmir 9.0, The Raider 8.9, Count Cavour 7.9, Flair 7.8. Won by three-quarters of alength, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.13 2-5. RAKAIA TROT HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 1 Arethusa, 12yds bhd. (M. Holmes) ... 1 9 Somerby, scr. 2 8 Danny Boy, 24yds bhd. 3 Also started : Achray, Audo Dillon, Belle Lorimer, Happy Lass, Harvest Girl, Nor’-wester, Pointal scr., Play Wave, Real Huon, Silver Sea 12yds bhd, Donard, Otaio Rose 24, Albina 48, Wrackler 192. Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third. >Time, 2.51 2-5. TURF IN AUSTRALIA. ROSEHILL MEETING. BALLOON KING THE GUINEAS. PHAR LAP SCORES IN STAKES. Received September 20, 5.40 p.m. SYDNEY, Sept. 20. The Rosehill meeting was held to-day, the principal results being as follow: — ROSEHILL STAKES. Balloon King ... 1 Tregilla ... 2 Sunlover 3 Won by a head. Time, 1.52 J. ROSEHILL GUINEAS. Phar Lap ... ... ... 1 Nightmarch 2 High Disdain 3 Wlon by a length. Time, 1.40. Limerick was sixth. . Ap

KINGSLAND HURDLES, of 220 sovs. One and a-hal£ miles. 4 Air King, 9.0 (Mcßae) 1 3 Daylight, 9.12 ... ... “ 13 Royal Day, 9.0 ® Also started: Make Up 10.12, Red Comet 10.5, Pendennis 9.13, Quincoma, Calaris 9.8, Waltzer 9.2, Sir Archie, Thursby, King Swift, Royal Visitor, Wan Lu 9.0. 'Won by two lengths, one and a-hait lengths between second and third. Time, 2.51. CHAMPION HACK PLATE, of 300 sovs. Seven furlongs. 8 Valroe, 8.9 (A. E. Ellis) 1 4 Biddy’s Boy, 7.5 2 2 Te Hoia, 8.9 ... 3 Also started: Tho Sun, Sir Kay, Royal Finance, Lucky Alice, Sir Mond, - Voliniond, Frothbilower, Cruochan, Imateagirl, Liona 3.9, Sports King 7.13, Waimuri, Courtesy 7.12, Johneen 7.5. Won Dy a head, one and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.31 4-5. AVONDALE CUP HANDICAP, of 900 sovs. One and a quarter miles. 3 Prodice, 9.2 (A. E. Ellis) (coupled with Desert Glow) ... ... ... 1 6 Standfast, 7.0 2 1 Historic, 9.11 ...... ... 3 Also started: Star Stranger 9.11, Seatown 8.5, Eager Rose 7.13, Mendip 7.12, Paddon 7.11, Maori Boy, High Pitch 7.10, Nassock, Barometer, Hannibal, Transformer 7.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Time,_ 2.9 1-5. AVONIxALE ’STAKES, of 500 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 King . Colossus, 8.0 (B. Morris) 1 3 Lady Vane, 7.9 ... ... . ... . ... 2 7 Royal Artist,' 8.0 V. 3 Also started: Baroscope, • Kingsway, Royal Gallant,' Hunting Horn, Informant, Gold Sceptre 8.0, Prince Bede, Type, Teller, Bonnylea, Lianfyan, Grandeourt f. 7.9.