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Northern Advocate, 2 November 1931, Page 9

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racing fixtures. FOR 1931-32 SEASON. November. j 5, 7. —Whangarei R.C. J 7 Bay J.C. 7,9, 11, 14.—Canterbury J.C. 10, 12, 13. —N.Z. Metropolitan Trots (N.Z. Cup). 14, 16, —Waikato R.C. 20, 21. —Winton J.C. 21. —Levin R.C. 21, 23.—Te Kuiti R.C. 28, 30. —Takapuna J.C. j 28, 30.—FeHding J.C. WELLINGTON TROTS. CUP TRIAL TO LOGAN PARK. MR PENALTY WINS PRESIDENT’S. (Per Press Association.—Copyright.) WELLINGTON, This Day. There was a heavy drop in the totalisator. returns at the Wellington Trotting Chib’s meeting on Saturday, compared with last year, the figures being] £16,870, as against £27,773. The re-j maining events resulted as follows: — New Zealand Gup Trial, of 350 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—(3) Logan Park, 24yds (W. J. Tomkinson), .1; (4) Carmel, 12yds, 2; (2) Wrackler, 24yds, 3. Also started: (1) Glenrossie, (8) Harold Thorpe, ser; (5) Kingcraft, (6) Gold Jacket, 12yds; (7), Peter Bingen, 24yds. Won by a neck; a head between second and third horses. Time — 2.44

j Borough Handicap, of 130 sovs; one jmile and five furlongs.—(2) Chenaway, j24yds (L. O. Thomas), 1; (1) Head)light, scr (C. MeKendry), 2; (5) Him, 1 48yds, 3. Also started: (3) Fleet Arrow, (8) Mr Guy, (2) Achray (bracketed with Chenaway), scr; (4) Baron Derby and Whippet (bracketed), (7) Highland Derby, 24yds; (6) Dan Roeo, (9) Lightwood, 48yds. Won by half a head, a neck between second and third horses. Time—3.44 1-5. Shorts Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—(3) Coppernob, scr (R. Townley), 1; (5) David McElwyn, 36yds, 2; (1) Finnebrogue, scr, 3.

Also started: (10) Gold Zone, (9) Cinemh, ((5) Dark Denver, (2) First Prince, (8) Hiliad, (7) Lola Bingen, scr; (4) Colorado, (11) Bara Gold, 12yds; i (12) Mt. Logan, 48yds. Won by a length, a neck between second and third horses. Time —2.54 2-5. President’s Handicap, of 150 sovs; two miles.—(2) Mr Penalty, 12yds (J. S. Shaw), 1; (4) King's Guard, 12yds, 2; (0) Effigy, scr, 3. Also started: (7) Finoro and Mokanna (bracketed), (o') Iwanta, scr; (8) Ando Spray* 24yds; (3) Wah, 36yds; (1) Biddy .Parrish, 4Syds, (9) Speculator, 60yds. Won by three-quarters of a length, a length between second and third horses. Time -4.47 4-5. Electric Handicap, of 140 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—(2) Pageant d’Or, s-r (T. H. Newton), 1; (4) Harvest Boy, scr, 2; (3) Loughneagh, 24yds, 3. Also started: (8) Hilltop, (5) Jewel Elect, scr; (0) Brent Zoloc.k, 12yds; (7) Native Star, (1) Surprise Journey, 36yds. Won by a length, four lengths between second and third horses. Time —2.4 S.

POVERTY BAY RACES. V A ESTER WINS MILE. SPRINT TO SUNNY SONG. (Per Press Association.—Copyright.) GISBORNE, This Day. The Poverty Bay Turf Club’s meeting concluded on Saturday. The totalisator investments for the fixture decreased by £10,107. The concluding events resulted as follows: —

Makaraka Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile.—(2) Valsier, 8.7 (M. Gilmore), 1; (1) Autumn Sun, 8.10, 2; (3) Kinsel, S.l, 3. Also started; (4) The Author 7.0. Won by a nose; two lengths between second and third. Time—l. 42 3-5.

Trial Handicap, of 80 sovs; six furlongs.—(2) Megaphone, 8.7 (M. Gilmore), 1; (1) Taiao, 9.9, 2; (4) Black Songster, 8.0, 3. Also started: (3) Birdcall 8.0, (7) Hinetewai, (5) Audiea and Malapora (coupled), (8) Cherry Brandy, ((3) Leighcata 7.13. Won by a head; one length between second and third. Time—l.ls.

AVaimata Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs; one mile. —(2) Bob In, 7.10 (O. Comm), 1; (1) Monarchy, 8.5, 2; (6) Little Wonder, 7.0, 3. Also started: (4) Tama AVaiata, (3) Nahi 5.3, (8) Primax, (7) Erin’s Boy, (5) A’cloce 7.0. AVou by a length; a length and threc!quarters between second and third. Time —1.41 1-5.

Farewell Handicap, of 90 so vs; six furlongs.—(2) Sunny Song, 8.1 (H. N. Wiggins), 1; (7) Master Cynic, 7.0, 2; ((i) Tarcha, 7.10, .'5. Also started: (0) Autumn Sun, (5) Valsicr, (1) King Wanga, (1) Toboggan, (8) Stitch, (9) Tngn. Won by a length; three-quar- • tors of a length between second and J third. Time—l.ls. i CARTERTON RACES. KOZAX TAKES MEMORIAL. JOIE DE VAL WINS AGAIN. (Per Press Association.—Copyright.) CARTERTON, This Day. The totalisator investments at the Carterton Racing Club’s annual meeting, which concluded on Saturday, were. £7014, as against £12,108 for last year. Events decided after going to press on Saturday' resulted as follows: — Bunny Memorial Handicap, of 110 sovs; six furlongs. —(1) Kozan, 9.2, 1;

(4) Falsi* Scent, 7.0, 2; 05) Portray, B.S, 3. Also startod: (2) Tobaeeolaiul, .8.6. Won by a length. Time—l.ls. Taratalii Handicap, of DO .sovs; .seven furlongs.—(2) dole de Yal, 8.3, 1; (I) Ben Hur, 0.0, 2; (5) Zephyrua, 7.13 3. Also started: (4) Jolmeen, 8.6, (3) Kotalil Eka, 8.0, (7) Wliite' Squall, (5) Flower, 7.10, (il) Populace, 7.7. Won iby a length. -Time —1.28. Maungaraki Handicap, of .110 sovs; seven furlongs.—(l) Royal Routine, 9.0, .1; (4) Royal Opera, 8.2, 2; (3) King Midas, 8.13, 3. Also started; (2) Imateagirl, (0) Royal Game, 8.4; (5) Dainty Ways, 7.7. Won by a length and a half. Time —1.27. Electric Hack Handicap, of 00 sovs; five furlongs.—(2) Miladi, 8.3, 1; (3) Acis, 5.4. 2; (2) Projection, 8.0, 3. The first and third horses were bracketed. Also started: (1) False Scent, S.O; T 4) Distortion, 8.8; (8) Capetown, 7.10, (5) Acorn, (6) Agrestic, 7.8; (7) Arains, 7.7. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third horses. Time —1.1 4-5.

BANKS PENINSULA. JUNIPER BEATS FAVOURITE. FAST PASSAGE SCORES. (Special to "Northern Advocate.") CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. At tin' Banks Peninsula meeting the totalisator handled £6944, eompared with £9708 last. year. The concluding events resulted as follow: Maxwell Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—(2) Monastic, 7.10 (G, Humphreys), 1; (7) Sailor’s Love, 7.1, 2; (8) Countermarch, 7.0, 3. Also started: (1) Solvent 9.0, (6) Grecian Prince 8.4, (5) Awamutu 7.11, (4) Night Recital 7.8, (.‘I) Crash 7.4, (10) Mistress Quickly 7.1, (9) Distrait 7.0, Won by a nock; a length between second and third. Solvent was fourth. Time—l.ls 4-5.

Le Bous Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—(2) Juniper 7.7 (A. Messervey), 1; (4) Rational lE, 8.1, 2; (1) Spoon, 8.13, 3. Also started: (3) Bin Tin Tin 8.13, (6) Sleipiior 8.2, (8) Limited, (9) Giggleswick 8.0, (7) Takutama, (10) Semper Paratus, (2) Honeycomb (bracketed with Juniper), (5) Wise Choice 7.7. Won by a head; a length between second and third. Honeycomb was fourth. Time—l.2B 1-5.

Kaituna Highweight Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile.—(3) Past Passage, 9.7 (G. Salt), 1; (2) Pixie Gold, 10.5, 2; (5) Fortune’s Wheel, 9.xS, 3. Also started: (9) Lancer 10.8, (6) Tarquinius 10.2, (10) Miss Bradbury 9.13, (7) Night Flyer 9.10, (1) Jason’s Quest 9.9, (8) Gourmet 9.8, (5) Ma Belle Polly (bracketed with Fortune’s Wheel), (4) Rossferry 9.7. Won by a length; three lengths between second and third. Rossferry was fourth. Time—l. 43 "2-5,

Little River Trot Handicap, of 105 sovs; two Julies.—(2) Senorita, scr, 1; (11) Tatsy de Oro, scr, 2; (7) Mauser, scr, 3. Also started: (12) Tleathcote Wood, (14) Reaper, (7) Hard Words (bracketed with Mauser), (4) Neil Dillon, (0) Pretender scr, (3) Plain Silk 12yds, (10) Meditate, (8) Raywood, (1) Royal Parade 30yds, (5) Accras. (9) Coldworthy 48yds, (13) Nyallo Sill; 84yds. Won by a length; a neck between second and third. Noil Dillon was fourth. Time—4.49.

P.raekenfield Flying Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—(2) Moorbird, 7.10 (O, Humphreys), 1; (5) High Tor, 7.3, 2; (3) Sharp Thorn, 9.9, 3. Also started; (4) Snlwii 9,2, (4) Waiwene 8.9, (6) Awamutu 7.13, (7) Pansophy, (S) Water Polo, (0) Earthquake 7.3. Won by three lengths; half a length between second and third. Water Polo was fourth. Time—l.ls 2-5. WHANGAREI MEETING. TRACK AND STABLE NOTES. There was a large attendance of spectatoj’s on the track over the weekend to see the local horses work. Paper Dart opened np proceedings with a good five furlongs, with Stewart (light boy) up, in 1.9. This horse looks particularly well, but may want a race or two to bring him to his best. Alloy, looking remarkably well, did 4 furlongs in 545. AVith a fair weight in sight, Air Maida has evidently been doing a lot of work with this horse during the winter, AVan Lu did good serviceable pace work and is an improved horse, on his appearance.

Hoilioma, with nearly J2st. in the. saddle, gave Golden three lengths’ start over four furlongs and caught him when they had gone one. They finished almost abreast (although Hoilioma was taken very wide at the turn) in 525. It was a very smart gallop, outside two trestles, as both carried big weights.

I'rothblower and Automne did six furlongs in 1.2.1, both carrying big Weights and doing it nicely. Archccn did a round at half price, wilh a sprint up the straight. This horse never looked better, but he is going to lind it hard to giVf Neil a stone and a beating. W. Rennie rides Archecn and Frothblower in their engagements. Parsons rides Golden Sceptre, and Bentley, who can still claim a livepound allowance, rides Hoilioma. Kcosing will be riding Autornne.

Mr ,f. Hocy states that no fewer than eleven horsemen had wired for the mount on Hoilioma.

RIDING ENGAGEMENTS. (Special to "Northern Advocate.”) AUCKLAND, This Day. The following riding engagements have been announced for the first day of the Whangarei Racing Club’s mooting next Thursday:— S. Treniain: ‘Wishbone. E. Mansou: Bra/.anna, Owairaka. L. Mansou; Tauoriri, Vandyke, Wild Country, Groat Emblem. A. G, Parsons: Brampton, Golden Scojrtre, Hawthorn. Bonny Mumble, Gav Cockade.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. The spring meeting of the Takapuna ■Jockey Club will be held on Saturday and Monday, November 28 and 30, and with the excellent programme provided there should he large fields. As far as stake money is concerned, the Takapuna Plate is of 500 sovs., seven furlongs, the leading event, but entries for this closed some time ago. The other events on the first day are the Alison Handicap, of 350 sovs., one mile three furlongs 40 yards; Melrose Maiden Handicap, of 110 sovs., 51 furlongs; Tiri TTiglnveight Handicap, of 125 sovs., nine furlongs; Borough Handicap, of 175 sovs, seven furlongs; Cambria, Handicap, of 175 sovs; for two-year-olds, five furlongs; Pouui Handicap, of 125 sovs., seven fuflongs; and Cheltenham Handicap, of 175 sovs., six furlongs.

On the second day the St. Andrew’s Handicap, of 300 sovs., nine furlongs, is the leading event, the other races being: Vauxhall Handicap, of .110 sovs., six furlongs; Kawau High weight Handicap, of 125 sovs., one mile 3 furlongs 40 yards; Stanley Hack Handicap, of .11.0 sovs, seven furlongs; Cantley Handicap, of 175 sovs., six furlongs; Rakino Handicap, of 150 soys,, for two-year-olds, five furlongs; Pupuke Hack Handicap, of 125 sovs., nine furlongs; and Ngatariuga Handicap, o£ 170 sovs., seven furlongs.

General entries are due at 5 p.m. next Friday with the secretary, Mr F. D. MeYay. At the same time a final payment will require to be made in connection with the Takapuna Plate.

AUSTRALIAN TURF MELBOURNE CARNIVAL. PHAR LAP -WINS STAKES.' AMMON RA WELL BEATEN. (Received 9 a.m.) MELBOURNE, November ‘ 1. The defeat in the Victoria Derby of the Auckland gelding, Ammon Ra, who was a warm favourite, was the outstanding feature at Flemington yesterday, when the Victoria Racing Club’s Melbourne Cup carnival opened before a large attendance, -including a few New Zealanders. The Derby victor was Johnny Jaysou, who had run second to Ammon Ra in the Australian Jockey Club’s Derby at Randwlck. Ammon Ra was not even placed, Chatham being second and Viol d’Armnur third. Ammon Ra and Opera King were next. Johnny Jayson was seventh in tin* early stages. He finished brilliantly, taking the lead below the distance, and winning by a length and a quarter from Chatham, with Viol d’Armour a neck further back third. After the race Johnny Jayson’s rider, J. E. Pike, said his mount was always going well, and he thought he had a groat chance a long way from home. M. McCarten said Ammon Ra did not go as well as at Randwick. He struck a little trouble at the entrance to the straight, but was beaten at the time. Ammon Ra leaves tomorrow on his return to New Zealand. Phar Lap had an effortless win in the Melbourne Stakes. He won by half a length from the Wellington horse, Concentrate, who battled on gamely. Veilmond was third. The three place-getters were bred in New Zealand. Phar Lap has now Avon £56,440 in stakes. Ashley Reed stated that Concentrate ran an excellent race, and Avould have done bettor if a faster pace had been set oarl\ r .

The New Zealander, Oratorian, halfbrother to Concentrate, won the Maiden Plate, but was lucky to beat Picatus, who finished fast and was only a neck away at the post. Ora‘torian’s rider, Ashley Reed, won this event last year on Land of Nod. The Heroic colt, Vann try. trained by the ox-New Zealander, David Price, led from end to end in the Maribyrnong Plate. He cost 400 guineas as a yearling and lias a record of two wins and a third in three starts. He won the Debutante Stakes at Caulfield on October 10. Sanballat was second and Greenlaw third. Yesterday Powers' court was second, Sanballat third and Greenlaw fourth.

Dcrmid, who was third in the early running, wmn the Can tala. Stakes from the fast-finishing Dennis Boy. Der mid was ridden by A. Knox, who won the Caulfield Cup on Dennis Boy a week ago. When the weights were declared he was engaged to ride Dermid in the Cantala Stakes, but prior to the race preferred Dennis Boy’s chances. As it turned out, he was, luckily fur him, wrong. Pentheus was third and Holmdale, winner of the Moouoe Valley Gold Cup, fourth. Dermid is a brother to the ex-Aucklander, HavaSpot. The Adelaide-owned horse, White Nose, was always in the lead in the Botham Handicap. Carry On made a game effort, but had no chance of catching White Nose, whp won by three lengths and a half. It was a, splendid Cup trial on the part of White Nose. Pike’s “hat trick’ 7 on Vauntry, Phar La]> and Johnny Jayson was a

notable performance. His Melbourne Stakes win on Pliar Lap made his fourth success in the race. He first won on Son of Marsh in 1910, Johnny Jayson’s victory gave him his fourth successive win in the Derby, which he has now won six times. Following are the stake-values to the winners;— Derby, £4661; Maribyrnong Plate, £1050; Cantata Stakes, £1050; Melbourne Stakes, £525; Hotham Handicap, £300; Maiden Handicap, £225. Results; — Maiden Plate, of 300 sovs; one mile. —Oratorian (N.Z.), 8.7 (A. Reed), 1; Picatus, 8.10, 2; Bold Bill, 8.7, 3. Thirteen started. Won by a neck, third horse a length and a quarter further a,way. Valauvent was fourth. Ti me —J.39:}. Sectional limes: Last four furlongs, 4S ; }s.; last six, 1.135. Maribyrnong Plate, of 1500 sovs; five furlongs—Vauntry, 9.3 (J. E. ( Pike), 1; Powerseourt, 8.10, 2; Sanballat, 8.10, 3. Sixteen started. Won by a length and a half; a neck between second and third. Time —1.1. Greenlaw was fourth.

MELBOURNE STAKES Of 700 sovs. Weight-for-age. Oik* mile and a quarter. PHAR LAP (N.Z.-bred), 9.1 (J. E. Pike) 1 CONCENTRATE (N.Z.j, 9.1 .. .. - VETLMOND (N.Z.-bred), 9.0 ~ .. J Four .started. Won by half a length, Yeibnond u lengtli and a quarter further away. Cimbrian was the other runner. Time —2.0,1. Sectional times: First six furlongs, 1.19’; last six, 1.121; final mile, 1.09. VICTORIA DERBY A sweepstake of 50 sovs each, with 5000 sovs added. For three-year-olds. One mile anil a half. JOHNNY JAYSON, 8.10 (J. E. Pike) f CHATHAM, 8.10 2 VIOL D’ARMOUR, 8.7 J Nine started. Won by a length and a quarter; third horse a nock further away. Time—Sectional times: First four furlongs, 5015.; last lour, 48,|5.; last six, LUI; concluding mile, 1.411.

(Jautala Stakes, of 150 Uso vs; one mile. — Dermid, 7.1! (A. Knox), 1; .Dennis Boy, S.lO, i] Pentheus, S.PJ, 1!. Sixteen started. Won l»y a neck; a head between .Dennis Boy and Pentheus. Time—J.US {. The last six furlongs were run in 1.11 :fIJotham Handicap, of dOU sovs; one mile and a half. —White Nose, 0.10 (N. Pereival), 1; Carry On, S.S>, 2; Second Wind (N.Z.-bred), !).o, :i. Ten started. Won by three lengths and a halt; two lengths between second and third horses. Time — Spear King was fourth. A GREAT SETBACK. AMMON RA TIRED. (Received noon). SYDNEY, This Day. The ‘‘Sydney Morning Herald'' savs: ‘’Tin* Victoria Derby was responsible for one of the greatest setbacks in the history of the classic. Ammon Ra, who was thought to have a mortgage on the race, failed to gain a place, while .Tohhnle Jason, who was not a match for the New Zealander at Rand wick in the A.J.C. Derby, revealed improved stamina and determination.

“There was considerable interference in the straight, Ammon Ra and Chatham being the chief sufferers, though McCarten admitted Ammon Ra W'as beaten at the time. At the finish he seemed a verv tired horso.”

TRAINER PLEASED. CONCENTRATE’S GOOD RUN. (Received 9 a.m.) MELBOURNE, November 1. The Wellington trainer, IT. B. Lorigan, states that he is well pleased, with Concentrate’s condition today after his good effort in running second to Phar Lap in the Melbourne Stakes yesterday. Concentrate has all along claimed many admirers for his Melbourne engagement on Tuesday, and his display yesterday has gained him further support. However, Phar Lap, in spite of his great weight, dominates the market. Concentrate met Phar Lap yesterday on even terms, but in the Cup receives 281bs. from him. Sea Rover is a doubtful starter in the Cup, but a decision will be made tomorrow. Huthalie could not nm in the Cantala Stakes owing to picking up a nail. Prince Dayton reappeared on the track at Flemington yesterday and cantered on the tan. His condition, which has been causing anxiety, shows a slight improvement, and it is hoped that he will be able to run in the Cup, PINAL GALLOPS. BARRIER POSITIONS IN CUP. (Received, 30.30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, This Day. . At Flemington, Concentrate and Oratorian ran live furlongs on the grass at a steady pace. Prince Dayton cantered about three miles. He is to run in the Cup, but is still sore. Shadow King (P. Egan) ran five furlongs on the tan in 1.5 1-2. Carry, On, Koomeela and Veilmond did useful work. They looked well. At Caulfield, Aleman ran four furlongs on the sand in 525. St, Mary only cantered, and Sea Rover strode twice round. Golden Lullaby ran two furlongs in 255. Home Made ran nine furlongs in 2.4. Johnnie Jason only did pace work. He looks improved as the result of his race in the Derby. Rosetta covered five furlongs in 1.5. Kcndler ran six furlongs in 1.22. Phar Lap has drawn numlter 15 and Concentrate No. 2 at tho barrier in the Melbourne Cup. Sea Rover has been scratched for the Cup. CAULFIELD MEETING. W EBSTER 'H DO CBI, K S C CC ESS. (Received !) a.m.) SYDNEY, November 1. ' The Wellington trainer, A. I>. Webster, had a successful day at the Moorefield. Racing Club’s meeting yesterday, two members of Ids team, Movie Star and Hunt the Slipper, winning the first and second divisions of the Threc-Ycar-Old Handicap. Roth wore ridden by his son, T. 'Webster. Tentcrdcn lan third to Remora and Calendo in the Flying Handicap, in which the Aucklander, Gold Day, was unplaced. Verligoru was unplaced in tho MoorclleM Handicap, won by Boorcello, with Flinders second, and Grecian was unplaced in the Hurstville Mile, won by Killarney, with Nolen Yolens second. Renowned won the .Juvenile Slakes. Following are the results of the races in which' New Zealanders wore placed: Three-year-old Handicap, a sweepstake of 1) sovs each, with 150 sovs added; six furlongs. First Division.— Movie Star (N.Z.j, 10,1 (T. Webster;, 1; Princess Cistercian, 8.9, 2; Rowella,

7.4, 3. Ten started. Won by two lengths. Time —1.16. Second Division.—Hunt the Slipper (N.Z.), 9.1 (T. Webster), 1; Eemeta, 8.0, 2; Top Speed, 8.0, 3. . Eleven .started. Won easily by two,lengths. Time, —1.153. ■ Flying Handicap, a sweepstake of H sovs each, witli 150 sovs added; six furlongs.—Remora, 8.5 (E. Bartle), 1; Calendo, 8.11, 2; Tenterden (N.Z.), 8.12, 3. Twelve started. Time—l.ls-J. SIGNS OF DOPING. GOLD DAY DISTRESSED. (Received noon.) SYDNEY, This Day. It is revealed That the New Zealand, horse, Gold Day, was distressed - upon, returning to the stall after running an indifferent race in the Moorefield Flying Handicap. He showed unmistakable signs of having been doped, -but later his condition responded to treatment. Then* is a suggestion that a- dope gang is operating on Sydney courses. The trainer is at a loss to fathom the whole occurrence.