TRACK RECORD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXIII, Issue 24, 28 December 1942, Page 2

TRACK RECORD

KINDERGARTEN’S CUP,

RACING AT AUCKLAND,

(Press Assn.) AUCKLAND, Dec. 26. Over 40,000 spectators commenced to cheer as Kindergarten ran to the lead approaching the home turn and they roared enthusiastically as the champion, making light .of his 10.2, galloped past the post live lengths clear of Lou Rosa, who .was closely followed by l'oxola, to win the Auckland Cup in the Ellcrshe record of 3.22. The weather was fine except for a drizzle early. The track was fast. The totalisator handled £185,537 106 —a New Zealand record turnover—against £96,031 10s last year, the increase being £89,506. Additional results:— GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of £IOOO. Two-year-olds. Six furlongs.— 6-6 Olga’s Pal (A. E. Ellis) 1; 1-1. Sea Spi, 2; 3-3 Expanse, 3. Scr: l'oxstar, Fort Royal, Foxwyn, Hayduk, Subadar, Toora Vale. AUCKLAND CUP, of £3500. Two miles. 1- KINDERGARTEN, 10.2 (A. E. Ellis) 1 4- LOU ROSA, 9.0 (W. Broughton) 2 6-5 FOXOLA, 8.3 (Williamson) ... 3 Scr: Baltlodress. Five lengths; neck. Time, 3.22—a course record. , QUEEN’S PLATE. One mile—2-2 Lord Chancellor (M. Caddy) 1; 1-1 Indian Princess, 2; 7-7 Lowry Bay, 3. Scr: Charivari, Royal Merit, Catrine, Jane Ace. RAILW T AY HANDICAP, of £IOOO. Six furlongs. 44 BEAU VAAI.S, 8.3 (Dye) 1 5- CAMBRIA, 9.2 (Ensor) 2 2- ROUTE MARCH, 9.2 (Ellis) ... 3 All started. Head; head. Time, 1.12. NURSERY HANDICAP. Two-year-olds. Five Furlongs.—2-2 Subadar (Wiggins) 1; 6-7 Sweet Biscuit, 2; 7-8 Tavernside, 3. Scr: Carnforth, Siavonik, Ra Ora.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. One mile. 2-2 Representative (M. Caddy) 1; 6-6 Phaleron, 2; 5-5 Cornish, 3. Scr: Cambria, Braz.cn Bold, Boulder Dam, Dominate, Miss Gay.

A record-breaking performance by Kindergarten in winning the Auckland Cup was the highlight of the opening day of the Auckland summer meeting. Kindergarten carried 10.2 and ran the two miles in 3.22, thus breaking Nelson’s long-standing weight-carrying record with 9.12, and also reducing by a second the time record put up by Cuddle in 1936. Added merit was given to the performance of Kindergarten because ho ran to th; front with ease at the home turn and finally won casing lip by lengths. The crowd ftvas thrilled by the great effort, and accorded Kindergarten the best ovation that has been received by a winner at Ellerslio for many years. It was a wonderful effort, and one that only a real champion could produce. The race was solidly run throughout, both miles being run in 1.41, and the last three furlongs in 37 2-ssee. The early pace was made by Gay Rosette, who soon took a clear lead, and Kindergarten, fourth to last in tho first half-mile, did not begin to become prominent; til! seven furlongs from home. Gay Rosette was beaten with five furlongs to go, and when Rakanui ran to tho front from Regal Fox and Foxola at this stage Kindergarten and Lou Rosa a'so closed up. Kindergarten ran to the front effortlessly at tho turn, and lie had the issue in safe keeping at tho distance, winning with his rider sitting still, by five lengths. Lou ‘Rosa fought on gamely at the finish to take second by a neck from Foxola, who made a splendid showing. Foxsen, battled on to be fourth, and was followed by Erndale. Scalaw, Hogarth, Regal Fox, and To Kawiti.