Seatown Pays a Price in Summer Handicap

Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7063, 24 January 1933, Page 4

Seatown Pays a Price in Summer Handicap

Concluding Dag at Trentham

Sprint to Lordly Knight

Red Manfred Wins Stakes

WELLINGTON, Last Night.

Per Press Association. The Wellington Racing Club’s summer Meeting concluded at Trentham in fine, cool weather. There was a largo attendance. The track war, soft. Tho totalisator handled £43,676 and the total for the meeting was £91,447 as against £103,193 last Summer, the decrease being £8746.

An inquiry was held into alleged crossing by Aiguille on to Eminent in the Thorndon Handicap but after hearing the evidence it was decided that no action bo taken. Results : —•

WALLACE VILLE HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 160 sovs.; second 30, and third 15 sovs. from tho stake; minimum weight 9.0; one milo. 1-1 CHIEF LINE, J. O’Brien’s ch g, by Chief Ruler—Marcelline, 4vrs, 9.10 (A. E. Ellis) 1 8-5 Golden Horn, W. B. Kemball’s hr g, by Cape Horn —Eurclln, 3yrs, 9.0 (A. Jenkins) 2 5-6 Nightguard, A. Louisson’s b g, by Night Raid—Entreaty, 4yrs, 10.0 (H. Turner) .. • • • • • • 3 Also started: 9-9 Saltpot., 10.2 (C. Thomson); 6-7 Jayson, 10.2 (H. Dulicu); 2-2 Monastic, 30.1 (M. Kirwan): 4-4 Palace, 9.31 (P. Mcßrearty); 3-3 Clangor, 9.3 (L. Dulieu); 11-11 Aroma, 9.0 (A. F. Ellis); S-5 Capo of Good Hope, 9.0 (F. Burgess); 7-S Grand Blow, 9.0 (D. O’Connor); 10-10 King Thomond, 9.0 (L. Jarvis). Brackets: Cape of Good Hope and Golden Horn. Winner trained by J. Fryer, Hawera. Nightguard and Saltpot made the running and Nightguard was still in front at the straight entrance, but Chief Line came on tho outer and took the lead to win comfortably. Golden Horn, which came through on tho rails from the roar, easily beat Nightguard by a length. Two length's back was Clangor. Time, 1.445. KELBURN HANDICAP, of 160 sovs.; sccond-30 and third 15 sovs. from the stake; hack conditions; one mile. 1-1 CHIEF LIGHT, W. T. Hazlctt’s b g, by Chief Ruler—lllume, 4yrs, 7.9 (H. Wiggins) 1 3-2 Navaho, B'. Hammond’s ch g, by Rangitiro —Orders Bright, Syrs, 5.9 (J. Pine) 2 5-4 Zeebrugge, Sir Charles Clifford’s ch g, bv Winning Hit —Brave Deed, 4vrs, 7.9 (A. Eastwood) 3 Also started: 7-7 Azalea, 9.0 (A. Stove); 6-3 Rocket, S.lO (B. H. Morris) ; 8-8 Tippling, 8.5 (A. E. Ellis); 4-6 Lyrical, 8.4 (R. Reed); 2-3 Court Yard, 7.13 (K. Voitre); 10-12 Ben Hur, 7.9 (F. Atkins); 11-10 Bee Acre, 7.2 (W. j. Broughton); 12-9 Flower, 7.2 (G. Jones); 9-1.1 Importance, 7.0 (W. Jones); 13-13 Lancet, 7.0 (G. Duncan). Winner trained by E. Scoullar, Riccarton.

Lancet, Court Yard and Navaho led to the straight with Zeebrugge. Chief Light then came on the outer to win decisively by a neck from Navaho. Zeebrugge was a length further away and Lyrical was fourth. Time, 1.42.

HOPEFUL STAKES, of .175 sovs.; second 35, and third 15 sovs. from the stake; for two-year-olds; fivo furlongs. ? 3-4 RED MANFRED. Mr's. M. B. Curie’s b g, by Manfred—Red Shank, 9.5 (S. Wilson) .... 1 1- Dole, B. H. Edkins’s br c, by Paper Money—Ebba, 9.11 (R. Reed) - 2- Golden Hair, G. F. Moore’s ch

f, by Limond—Lady Cavendish, 8.10 (J. Barry)

Also started: 4-6 Porotiti, 8.11 (B. 11. Morris); 6-5 Pegged Exchange, 8.7 (A. E. Ellis); 5-3 Lady Nan, 7.11 (K. Voitrc); 7.8 Bon Rapidc, 7.3 (W. J. Broughton); S-7 Quietly, 7.0 (G. Duncan); 9-9 Safari, 7.0 (G. J. .Jones).

Red Manfred, winner of two of the season’s early classics, returned to his best, form to’win the Hopeful Stakes Handicap. Dole, from an outside marble, showed terrific speed away from the barrier, and was soon outlengths clear of the others. Ho came over on to the course proper, still well out in the van, with Porotiti, Golden Hair, Quietly, Lady Nan and Red Manfred the nearest in pursuit. Red Manfred then issued a challenge in his best, style, and with Dole stopping under his big weight ho raced pa'st him to score by - a. length and a-lialf. Dole obtained second money by a head from Golden Hair, Pegged Exchange being a good fourth, with Quietly and Porotiti next and Lady Nan last. Time, 1.1. . . AVinner trained by F. Davis, Woodville. I

MELROSE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs.; second 30 and third 15 sovs. from the stake; minimum weight Bst.; hack conditions; seven furlongs. 4-3 KAMAL PASHA, M. Lcttoof’s bg, by Gay Shield—La Penna, 3yrs, 8.2 (J. Dooley) ' 1 7-S Chile, J. O'Meara’-s b g, by Limond —Waterwings, 3yrs, 8.2 (K. Voitre) 12-12 Eupator, E. A. Rattray’s b g, by Pombnl —Eulalie, 3yrs, 8.0 (G. Duncan) 3 Also started: 3 : 5 Niggerhead, 9.9 (G. Barr); 6-6 Broken Rule, 9.3 (P. Atkins'); 5-4 Denise, 9.1 (A. E. Ellis); 2-2 Beaconsficld, 9.1 (R. Reed); 8-9 Cardinal Moon, 8.10 (W. J. Broughton); 9-8 Morepork, 5.9 (J. Barry); 10-7 Purse, 8.6 (S. Wilson); 1-1 Nebulae, 5.5 (B. H. Morris); 11-10 Bonnie Vale, 8.0 (J. Pino); 13-11 Tea Garden, 8.0 (D. Cotton). Winner trained by G. A. Fielding, Wingatui. Kamal Pasha soon reached the front and scored a runaway win by three lengths, Chile getting up in time to head off Eupator. Niggerhead was i fourth. Time, 1.28 J.

SUMMER HANDICAP, of 350 sovs.; 1 $ 'miles. 11- SEATOWN, Estate lato J. Frodric’s ch g, by Arcbiestown —Scasprite, aged, 7.13 (Pine) . 1 4-4 Red Heckle, D. H. Roberts’ br g, by Warplane —Glcnlaee, aged, 7.11 (McTavish) 2 6- Shatter, H. A. Knight’s br g, by Shambles —Windshield, syrs, 7.8 (Humphries) 3 Also started: 5-6 Gay Crest, 9.1; 10- Concentrate, 8.13; 1-1 Groat Star, S.O; 2-2 Refresher, car. 7.6; 3-3 Merry Peel, 7.7; 9-9 Atholspear, car. 7.5; 8-S Chock Sny, car. 7.15; 7-5 Princess Argosy, 7.0. Seatown and Shatter were last for six furlongs, Refresher, Great Star and Princess Argosy leading tho bunch. Red Heckle had charge at the last furlong, but Seatown and Shatter finished solidly, Seatown boating Red Heckle by a head, with Shatter a nock away. Gay Crest was fourth. Time, 2.9. THORNDON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; one mile. 7- MILADI, Mrs. W. A. Fuller’s b m, by WCathcrvane —Frenzied Finance, .7.11. (Dooley) .... 1 l-.l Aiguille, 8.10 (Thompson) .. 2 12- Eminent, 7.7 (Broughton) .. 3 Also started: 4-6 Awaken, 8.9;; 10-13 Itanelagh, 8.6; 5-5 Richfield, 8.4; 17-12 Hula Belle, 8.4; 2-2 Martian Chief, 8.4; 11- Grecian Prince, 8.2; 3-3 Royal Bengal, 8.2; 14-11 Gay Court, 7.11; 15-17 La Poupee, car. 7.4; 12-16 Juniper, car. 7.4; 9-4 Drum Fire, 7.5; 16-18 Rational 11., 7.7; 8-9 Argentic, car. 7.8; 6-S Glonvane, 7.7; 18-14 Wise Choice, car. 7.8. Royal Bengal led to the straight, where Martian Chief took charge from Eminent, then Aiguille headed them off only to succumb to a brilliant run by Miladi by a head. Eminent, was two lengths back’ third and Gay Court fourth. Time, 1.40}. CITY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs.; six furlongs. 4- LORDLY KNIGHT, W. 11. Wilson’s 1> g, by Paladin—Bloodshed, 4yrs, 7.6 (A. Eastwood) 1 5- Pomp, 7.7 (Broughton) .... 2 7-G Cricket Bat, 5.5 (A. E. Ellis) 3

..Also started: 1-2 Golden Wings, 9.4; 2-1 Souchong, 8.12; 6-7 Orapai, 5.5; 3-3 The Tiger, car. 7.7; 8-S Arvada, 7.4; 9-9 Farmer, 7.0; 9-10 Gold Pit, 7.0. Souchong aud Golden Wings led to the straight from Cricket Bat, The Tiger, Pomp and Lordly Knight. In a desperate finish Lordly Knight beat Poinp by half a head, Cricket Bat and Souchong ' being only heads further away. Time, I.ll'}-

IvAITOKE HACK HANDICAP, of ICO so vs.; five furlongs. 5-10 NAVAHO, B. Hammond's ch g, by Rangitiro—Orders Bright, oyrs, 8.12 (Pine) ........ ! 3-3 Good Hunting, .9.6 (Voitre) .. 2 1-2 Shining Gold, 7.4 (Wiggins) .. 3

Also started: 10-7 Hurlingham, 9.3; 4-5 Might, 8.6; 2-1 Headmaster, 5.4; 7-6 Slippery, 8.2; 8-4 Worship, 8.0; 12-12 Solitaire 11., 8.0; 11-11 Wasteland, ear. 7.11: 6-9; Haulbowline, 7.13; 9-11 Idolize, car. 7.2; 14-14 Pedestal, 7.0; 13-13 Rhea, car. 7.5. Navaho, having his second start of the day, won narrowly in the concluding event, but. while lie deserved his success for his consistency ho was lucky t.o beat Good Hunting, who was squeezed back at. tho three furlongs. Haulbowline, Navaho, Good Hunting. Hurlingham, Shining Gold, Might and Pedestal were early prominent. Good Hunting was pinched back at the three furlong's, Haulbowline loading into the straight with Navaho, from Shining Gold, Pedestal and Might. Shining Gold had charge over tho last furlong, having run. over to tho rail's, but Navaho had him beaten in the run homo. Then Good Hunting came again, and finishing solidly, just failed to get up. Shining Gold was a good third, with Wasteland fourth; then came Pedestal and Might.

TKENTHAM ENDS. SEATOWN’S SURPRISE. LORDLY KNIGHT WINS SPRINT. Special to Times. Chief Line Again. In the Wallaceville High weight Handicap, Nightguard and Saltpot led the way in the run to tho straight with Palace, Jayson and Grand Blow following. Saltpot stopped quickly after turning for home, Nightguard was soon under pressure. A furlong from home, Chief Lino moved up on tho outside and ran' on to win easily by a length from Golden Horn. Nightguard was a couple of lengths away third, Clangor was fourth, followed, by King Thomond and Palace. Tho winner has improved as the meeting has progressed and to-day won as he liked.

Another to the South. Prom a good start in tho Kelburn Handicap, Courtyard quickly worked to the front and led from Bee Aero and Zeebrugge, while Navalio, who had not got away w r ell, moved into a prominent position. Zeebrugge was slightly in advance of the others coming into the straight, 1 where Tippling, Courtyard,

Azalea, Importance and Lyrical were prominent. Zeebruggo was in trouble at the distance, and Navalio soon ran to tho front, but Chief Light outstayed him and won by half a length. Zecbrugge, a length away, just got third place from Lyrical. Tippling was a poor fifth. The riders of several of the leaders made their runs too soon. Navalio ran a groat raco and has steadily improved of late. Zeebrugge looks sure to win a raco soon. Hopeful Stakes.

There was a long delay at tho start of ,tho Hopeful Stakes. Dole began very smartly and led on to tho course proper from Goldon Hair, Porotiti, Pegged Exchange and Pod Manfred, lied Manfred ran up to Dolo at . the distance and went on to beat him comfortably by a length and a half. Dole just beat Golden Hair for second place, and Pegged Exchange was fourth. A Decisive Victory.

Another good win went to the South Island when tho Molrosc' Handicap came up for decision. Kama! I’asha was taken to the front before reaching the straight and led round the homo turn from Eupator and Tea Garden. Nebulae and Broken 'Rule were at the head of the others. Kama! Pasha ran on to a decisive win. Chile, who finished fast, beat Eupator a head for second place, but was four lengths behind Kamal Pasha. Niggerhead was a poor fourth, then Nebulae, Cardinal Moon, Tea Garden and Bonnie Vale. Nebulae ran a fair race and stuck on gamely when beaten. Kama! Pasha outclassed the opposition all tbo way. Chile is improving and may win soon. The Chief Event. The Summer Handicap produced the biggest surpriso of the meeting. Seatown lost ground at the start, but tho rest went away in a fair line. Gay Crest, Befresher and Great Star led out of the straight, and at the mile were in front from Merry Peel, Atholspear, Chock Say, Bed Heckle, Princess Argosy and Scatown. Princess Argosy ran to the front when the race was half over, and she led to the straight froni Great Star, Merry Peel, Befresher and Bed Heckle. Princess Argosy compounded quickly and Great Star was in trouble at the distance, where Bed Heeklo was in front. Bed Heckle battled on well, but Soatown camo with a, late run and befit him by half a neck. Shatter was half a length away third, Gay Crost was fourth, then Befresher and Great Star. Soatown finished with a characteristic run and received an ovation on returning to scale. Befresher was always in tho picture and finished a fair fifth. Shatter is Toturning to form, and there was nothing WTong with Gay Crest's running. Won on the Post. Aiguille went closo to opening his account in open company -with a win, but was beaten on. the post. Thero was another long delay at tho start. Positions changed rapidly in tho run along the back, and crossing tho top Drum Eire was in charge from Bational 11., Hula Belle, Martian Chief, Aiguille, Argentic and Eminent. Argentic din the best of these in tho run home, but succumbed to Miladi’s lato effort. Eminent was in the fight all tho way along the straight, but weakened a littlo at the end and _ finished third, three lengths away. Gay Court was fourth, with Martian Chief, Argentic and Wise Choice next. Awaken again ran poorly and Bichficld and Glonvano wero left badly at the start. Banclagh got a poor Tun. Drum Eire was made a lot of use of. Eminent failed only in the last half furlong. A Great Finish. Souchong and Golden Wings led ou to the course proper in the City Handicap from Arvada and Lordly Knight, and in a great finish Lordly Knight won by half a head from Pomp, while Cricket Bat and Souchong were close u;> iu third and fourth placos. Golden Wings and Orapai wero next at the head of a closely-packed bunch. Tho Tiger did not get away very well, but Arvada had every chance. Orapai ran below expectations. The Final. Hnulbowlinc was first on to the course proper in the Kaitokc Hack Handicap, but stopped in ttie final run and Navalio beat the fast-finishing Good Hunting a head with Shining Gold a close third and Wasteland, Pedestal and Might next.