RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18455, 19 July 1923, Page 6

RACING.

MEETING AT ELLERSLUJ.

INTERESTING CONTESTS.

DEAD-HEAT IN LEADING RACE.

The • combined meeting held by the Franklin and Matamata Racing Clubs opened at EDerslie yesterday, and the weather, conditions proving favourable there was an attendance of between ■ 6000 and 7000. As a , result • of recent rains the race track was in a heavy state;; With Mr. W. S. Spence on hand to supervise . the management everything '•'/ worked quite smoothly throughout the day, which proved a moat pleasant one. ' The seven events which formed the programme attracted good fields, and several exciting contests eventuated. : Mr. A. W. Gordon was the stipendiary steward in attendance, but the day was without an incident calling for inquiry. The totalisator investments amounted to £28.52. •■"•/;

Several falls occurred during the running of the Steeplechase. .E. Warner, who had the mount on Irish Errand, \vas severely hurt, and a fear is expressed that one of his shoulder-blades has suffered a fracture. The extent of the injury Buffered by Warner will not be accurately determined until he comes under the _- ray operation.

8£55.B £55. third £15. Over six flights of hur£3s. third £15. Over Bix flights of hurdles. .li miles. P. J. Turners ch g Thiganthu, aged, by Spalpeen—Fall In (Rcnmie), 9.8 .. I Mrs. B McLeod'a hr g Glenotus (S. Henderson), 10.4 if .-. .. .. , 3 A Hattaway's ch g Hokemai' (Chaplin), 9.2 .. .; .. .. x Also Pittsworth (Walls), 10.6: Flowing Bowl (R. Wood), 10.3: Prince Rufus (Warner), 9.2; Daloopil (W. Rowe), Bright Light (Copestake), 9.4; Bovo (Barrow), 9.5; Economic (N. Rowe), 9.0; Elstow (Rutherford). 9.0; Syndicate ,(Stanaway), 9.0.

Flowing Bowl was favourite*. Bovo- lost a lot of ground at the start, and Daloopil soon took charge, leading over tne first hurdle and past the stand, closely attended -by. Price Kufus; Plowing I Bowl being a long way back. Going along the back, Daloopil was still in charge. Bright Liight, who was raoing in sixth position, falling at the fence by the six furlong post, and Economic came to grief at the next fence. As they crossed the." top. Elstow, Thiganthu and Daloopil were racing together in the lead. Thiganthu led round the turn from Daloopil and Hokemai, Elstow having fallen at the hurdle by the three furlong post. Thiganthu drew out in the run home to win by three lengths from GJ.»notu # 3. who finished fast and defeated Hokemai by a neck for second honours. Pittsworth teas finishing on well in fourth nosition, and then came Daloopil and Flowing Bowl,, Time, 3m 4 8-ss. •'•- ■•.vT : BINTTEBA HANDICAP of £150; second £35, third £15,6 fur.

W. O. Ring's br g Rafa, syrs., by Potoa —Chime (J. O'Bhea), 10.1 . . . . 1 W. J. Wilson's br g Praiseworthy (L. Hanson). 9.4 ..'".....■•.. ..2 W. M Taylor's b e King Pellicula (R. Bagby), 9.13 ,-. . ... ...... 5 ■ Also Tintoretto (B. Reed), 9.11; Lady- Merriwee (McCurdy). 9.10; Brodick (Mephan), 9.3: Knighton (H. Dulieu), 9.8; Just Quietly (McCarten), 9.8 j Dancing Doll (A. Reed), 9.4: Pebble 11. (B. Wood). 9.3; King Neva; (Warner), 9.2; Lord Loppy (A. McCormao). 9.0: Larrikin . (Downing), 9.0; Silent Knight (K. E. Thompson), 9.0; genlac (M. Lindsay), 9.0: Rarakau (C. Brown), 9.0: King Multifld (Goldfinch), 9.0; Pukemarama (Buchanan), 9.0: Gerstina 7 (Me-' Flynn). 9.0; Star Love (Rutherford), 9.0: Fame (Chaplin). 9.0: Oligarch (King). 9.0; Valeta (M. D. O'Shea), 9.1: Mahgoloire (Stanaway), 9.1; Auriferous (Gussey), 9.4. *S :

Rafa was favourite. ' Brodick moved first, but Just Quietly soon :. rushed to the front, and then Lady Merriwee took charge and led through the outting with Just Quietly. Bafa. and Praise, worthy all well * placed. Lady' Merriwee was firßt round the bend with Just Quietly, Bafa and Praiseworthy all handy. 1 : Bafa took oommand at the distance and went on to win comfortably by two lengths from Praiseworthy, who -„ stayed long enough 'to defeat King Pellicule :by a head." Tintoretto was right un fourth, with Dancing Doll. Just Quietly, Lady ~Merriweo and Silent Knight the nest to finish. , Time, lm 23a. •«■ ' ■ ■-;■■-..••-. .., .«,

WAITJKTJ HANDICAP of £ 250; second 450. third £25. [ 6 fur..-.■•-;•'.

J E« Thorpe's b f Nocturne, 3yra., 'by ' _Kilboy—Nocturum (J. ; O'Shea), 9.1 .; 1 W. G. Burrett's brm- Jolly Princess (L., Mamson), 9.0 ..... ■•- «j F. Earl's br f ..Viyella (C. Brown), 9.0 3 Also Started.—Pavo (McPlyrw); 1 - 11.12; King Quin > (Anderson) 9.8; Some Fashion (G. Reed). 9.5; Sheffield (A. Read), 9.5; Bonny Canny (McCormao), 9.0; Master O'Eorko ; (Keesing), 9.0 Emerald Hill (Goldfinch), 9.0; Shebang (MoCa*ten>,- 1)1,0.

Pavo was favourite. '•"'■•<'. "" ~ When they were let go. Emerald Hill «nd Pavo moved first, Bonny Canny being • alow to find his feet. King Quin soon :< ran to the front and led through ■;':/ the "K cutting, closely attended by Nocturne and Sheffield •with Emerald Hill r and Pavo <■ heading the others. • King Quin led into the straight just" ahead ■ of Nocturne, and '£ Sheffield with Pavo next. , Once in line for the pwit Nocturne ran past King' Quin, then Jolly Princess. Sheffield and Viyella challenged, but Nocturn* held her; own and scored in good style by two and a-half , lengths from Jolly ■ Princess. Viyella was a neck further back third, with Bonnv Canny, who finished well, fourth. Sheffield, Some Fashion and Emerald Hill were the next to finish. Time, In 23a FRANKLIN HANDICAP of £4,00; second : £70. third £30. 1 mile. • ; G. L. Stead's ch Royal Box, 4yre.i by.'' •*:. Nassau— (J. O'Shea), 10.1 ..if A. E. Tattley's br g ' Glen . Canny, 6yra. : " by Pistolßridge of Roses (McCormao), : " 9.0 ■•,:•• ■.-V'-c -..-;.:..->.. ■■„■:■:. .>■:■■. .■.-■■, ../■+' S. G. Lindeay's be Arch Laddie' (Down- ' : ing), 9.0 ', . ... .... „. 8Also Started.—-Comedy Prince (W. Ryan), 9.4; Illumination (A. Reed), 9.3; Bedford (McPlynnK 9.2 Poteen : (L. Maneon), 9.0; Penona (Keesing), 9.0; Gold Plane (Gold- ! finch), 9.0. . ..'■-;; ■-•, '■•• ■■.:•-. •>, v ■,■■•-•■''

Illumination':;.' was favourite.

Fror,»; a good despatch, Poteen found his feet quickest, but, passing ; the seven 'furlong post Illumination held command ? and ; led along the baok, followed . by | Arch i Laddie,' Bedford, Poteen, Penona and ,Royal ' Box in that •• order, with Glen ' Canny and Gold Plane bringing up the . rear. The - leading positions were unchanged as they crosned the top. Illumination . turned for home jiiut slw-ad of Arch Laddie, while Poteen,. Bedford and Royal Box were handv and ■' Glim Canny coming fast. At the distance, Arch Laddie and Illumination were hard at it and Royal Box was also disputing the issue when Glen Canny came through on the inside with a fine run and a great race resulted in- the judge being unable to separate Glen Canny and Royal Box, who were a head in front of Arch Laddie. Illumination was fourth, followed by Poteen, Bed*. ford, : Comedy Prince, Penona - and Gold Plant. Time,' lm'SOa. .' ;■ . J>

WAHAROA •> HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE of £200; second 40, third £20. About - 8$ miles.- ,-,• A. R. : Hattaway's oh g Hokemai, Kg-ed, by Waikaranga—Unknown (T. Chap- ;: V lin) .'•' ..."-: .......... 1 B.' Cunningham's b g. Rafietty (H. Tin- • : ker). 9.0 .. .. ■:•.--.* F. ; -- ..'a J. W. Watter'e oh ,g Kopaka (R. Wood), - j 9.2 ;,_,: -.;....,:;..:..-■;..:;■,■•..;'..'; . J . .'"..;■:'•". ..:V5. Also Started.Waikawa (Rennie), 10.7; Gay Bobbie (Barrow), 10.3; Irish V Errand (Warner), 9.0; Day Abbey (Rutherford), 9.0; Tulle (E. Preston), 9.7.-

Waikawa was favourite.

I ■ When- : the tapes were relenried, ■ Waikawa I lost a lot of ground, Irish Errand and Gay Bobbie being quickest to '■; the , first fence, •which brought the last-named .: to grief. Irish- Errand led up the hill' with-'Day Abbey, Hokemai and Kopaka as his nearest attendants. At -the double, ■ Hokemai had joined Irish Errand in the lead, Hay; Abbey, who was racing in third position, falling at that : fence. , Going along the back, Hokemai was in charge and led up the incline from Rafferty, Kopaka and Waikawa, Irish _ Errand, who fas.d" fallen away beaten, coming down at the"- first fence on the hill. • In this order they raced down the incline and on to ' the: course ■ proper and Hokemai, holding his own in the concluding stages, went to; win by four lengths from. Rafferty. '~ :: ■■'■■ Kouaka ■ was ':> six ■ lengths away third with Waikawa fourth. Tulle was pulled up. '.Time, 5m 40s. ; ?-.

LOCKERBIE HANDICAP, of £150; second .; £35. third £15; 11; miles. ;::;. L. B. Harris' br g Irish Jig/ syrs. by ' ; Spalpeen— Waahi (C. Reed) .. ; 1 A. Tooman'e. br g Prettym&n (J. Bu"channn), 10.5 ■•'•- '.:. ..." . . ... 3 E. J. Rae'e b g Opaloid (J. O'Shea), 9.0 8 Also Started.— s Bruce (E. Preston), 10.0; John Dix (H. Dulieu). 9.8; , Dempsey (W. Rowe), 9.8; ,'• Totara Jack' (C. Brown), ■ 9.1; Douglas Latour (McFlynn), Master; Mick (Chaplin). Mount Eden 11.- (McCarten), 9.0. ;;;."■;; ;.;, ■■:■:. -.-. '■■, . ;.•-•.. '.::■.;;. ,■;•./.;-..>,.:•>;.

Pretty Man was favourite. -When they passed the stand Prtity Man was the -pilot, followed by Totara Jack, Master, Mick , and . Irish Jig. > Pretty Man carried - on the ; running , along. the back and across the top. where ; he was joined " .by Dempsey ; and Totara; ; Jack, John Dix and: Opaloid were - prominent. Pretty "Man v and Dempsey swept - into the i straight 'together with Master; Mick, John Dix and Irish Jig handy. ;; The last-named ? camo through with a strong run and went on to win convincingly by - three lengths from t Pretty ■', Mas*

who was threcororteis of a length ifl''si§ll of Opaloid;^ John Dix, Dempsey, MJfSPJI Mick and Douglas^Latour:fWM»i;ififtTJS ; ;ffi to finish- Time. 2ro 26 4-6s. : v^J^ji KIWITAHI ; WELTER . HANDICAP * I v £150; : second £ 50, third £25; 7 - tnt, J W. Casey's b g Bute Sound, 6yrs, by P„! 1 i | toft—Rothsay (J. O'Skea), 9.12 ;A£?Vn C. : M. Emanuel's ■■<- ob - g % BHholi*^> ; (K*,*.! ■ Reed), 9.9 ; ,V. :>.,;.v, .. -~- 7T'i Hon. B. W. Alison's a g Arohi© >;}' ?'>"'■ f j:' Reed). 9.13 .. .. . . •. \. & f Also Started.—Cool Stimulants . JG.iij-1 !. finch), 11.10: Soulterina, (C. Brown) 8? --j [Gold; Jacket (McFlynn), 9.0; Balvalws /ij'; I Garten), 9.11 Greekson (L. Manson), Ttftfm Bute Sound was favourite. ' i ■■• , , j Archie found his feet quickest and sW** ■ f ' the way along the back, followed by 8»1*3« I ;, less, Gold Jacket and Bute Sound In thTr I order. These positions were practical ! maintained as they crossed the top. eirSft that Bitholia had taken fifth poaitiS? ■ I Archie led round the bend from Bute Smwsf' I with Salvaless, Gold Jacket and Bithnfi f f handy. ■ Once, straightened up for thoinJ ! home Bute Sound headed Archie, ''t££*f I Bitholia challenged and a good race Sal I Bute Sound prevail by three9uarters of 1-1 length from Bitholia. Archie was >h»lfM# 1 length away,! third. Greekson was fourth 1 and, then in <: order were. Cool Stimulant?' Gold Jacket Hind Soulterina. Time, la ag|/ I WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY. - The following weights have been declare by Mr.P, J. McManemin for events to- S ' run at Ellercilie 'on Saturday next:— f MORRINSVILLE HURDLES. If rniU, ! —No Bother, 31.7; Monopole, 10.10; vS j Bruce, 10.9; Thiganthu, Gienctus, '-luffm I Dempsey, 10.(1: Miss Melva, 10.5; Bi&natw-'''l Pittsworth, Hyttus, 10.4; Flowing. BoS 9.9; Pentagram. Totara Jack. 9.4; 'fioVZ mai, 9.2; Elstow,. Huskor, P::ince Rur_& \ Rosullus, Economio, Miss Curran. W.? I kawa, Daloopil, 9.0. .-? j PUKEKOHE HANDICAP, 5 fur.-p,»U: 11.18; Strategy, 11.0; Golden Bubble, «« I Nocturne, 10.6; King Qiu'n, . 9.13; J Princess, 9.1-2; Rafa, Sheffield. 3.11 • UM* O'Rourke, 9.8; Emerald Hill, Hyttup,friSKi I Loio. 9.5; Shebang r Shortland, 9.i; bSu® S nock, Ellie, Eraba/OGreekson, King Nsvl Knighton, Larrikin, Lucky Lu„ Midtrat! i Nemaline. Pink Lady. Star Lore, •*P»s2Si worthy, 9.0. ■ . "T*t- ■ TIRAU HANDICAP, 6 fur.— Stinß. lants, Royal Box, 10.10: Strategy, l(ia, j Golden Bubblg. 10.6; Nocturne, labj „'I flnement, 9.12; Illumination, 9.5: JoUt Princess, 9.4; Rafa, Sheffield, Some FMhierP f Bonny Canny, 9.3; Viyella, 9.2 EmersO, l Hill. Lady Lois, Master O'Rourke. MM»*i I Bedford, Salvaless, 9.0. , „ • «"i«H PIAKO STEEPLECHASE, about s'rnS.. I —Silveiton, 11.12; Peer Rosa, Lady Bra&'i I 10.12; Northland, Waikawa, 10 : 5; Gay-ffll bie. 10.2; Kopaka, 9.8; Whakamuiu. Iriifc 1 Errand, Tulle, 9.0. «•.«»*. OTAVJA HANDICAP. 7 fur.— nj, l Pretty Man, 10.10; Seniinella. King P e )i? cule. .10.6: Irish Jig. 10.4; Tintoretta, ■:■! oess Hell, S&lvaless. 9.112; Just Quietly, 9 »,f I Knighton, Midget, 9.7 Danoing DolL>e|wl i Rosa, Rarangi, 9.4; Auriferous. DanW '■ Bruce, Fane, Farndon, Gerstina. Greyed ( King Multifid. Larrikin, Lord Loppy, yv|i« gholoire, Oligarch, Penitentiary, Piton,' !; i rakau. Senlao, Silent . Knight, Stai*#Loi*i#i Valeta. 9.0. ~■•-; ''• '(• Il| WALTON HANDICAP. 1 mile.~P K ffci< I Man. 10.10; Soulterina, Sentinella," ffl&m I Pelhcule, 10.5; Irish Jig, 10.4; Arizoni Maid, 9.10; Just Quietly, ; 9.5; "Brodick/ Ma I Dix," Bright Light. 9.7; Rarangi, 9.4; Pebblt i I 11., 9.2; Opaloid ■ Douglas Latour, Else* 1 trode, Master Mick. Mount Eden ll..'Unola" *i Sam, 9.0. :. :"* \ MATAMATA HANDICAP. 1 ifi s „ - Royal Present, 10.12; Royal Box,:. 10 lOt I Strategy, 10.9; Cool Stimulants, 10.7; Lyre! Irish. 10.5; Broadwood, 10.3; Booruerdiyif 9.13; Nocturne, Refinement, 9.12; ?G!rafJ Canny, Te Kara, 9.9; Bute Sound. JiSji : Arch Laddie. 9.7: Illumination, 9.5; ComiiSl Prince, Some - Fashion, 9.3 Arch Saltik'e f 9.2; Bitholia, Bedford, Archie. Penona, 'Po.' I teen, King Pellicula, Gold Plane, Gold 1 \ Jacket. Gerstina. 9.0. - '•■;,• j Acceptances for the above-named sveati i close to-day at noon. HORSES FOB ATJST3JALLC j .AUCKLAND TEAM. Mr. G-4 L Stead contemplates sending » ! J team {of .'racers across ; to Sydney ,by tat •! Marama, which vessel is timed to km f Auckland on the 27th instant. ; Sio v far .is | parrangedt the team will .consist ftf Bsyil f : Box, Tarleton, and - Witness Box. i The his j named, it is "• interesting to note," are all 1 similarly bred > by Nassau, -from the liar. M ;Uolph' mare,. Braytou. ••,"V' I '' X ; It is considered likely that Royal Bloods f 1 will also be shipped to Sydney- by the { Marama. ' ' > ;•>•; -.'■ ■■.-... : . ..: _ —r—■• - ■':.'■: J TWO CLUBS MAKE IOSSIS • RANGITIKEI AND FEILDJNCI. . [BY '".';■ IKIiBGBAPH.-—OWN J;/; COBEESPCfeIiwr.J 3 WANGANTJI, Wedx-fedi7. ■■'•'.' ;.■'••' Neither- the Rangitikei Hunt Club"; nor i ;ihe Feilding Jockey Club -have hid eiitic factory seasons from a financial point of view. The Hunt Clu':> Steepleciase Jieefihg ,en July 4 : showed a; lass .of £300, bat ths ball yielded a profit VI £60. " The . Feilding.- Jockey Club's' 44th 'istina.* '<■■ "ireport comments "S on the further faffing 69 '.'■' of totalisator,receipts, but hopes thelites has been reached. £5>645 was paid in tax- - . i 'ation. ; The debit in the profit and loss ac- . j •count -this s year amounts to £2031, mainly ■' - 1 due to J, the writing dovn of ■ a liirgs sum- j .•on'•;-:iaobount ,of the autoan&tio itotaustWrsn patent rights syndicate. r.v. .:< .„.. • . ■ mm

, CANTERBURY -i JOCKEY CLUB. 1\ I Acceptances ~ for, the New Zealand' Gnadv I • National > Steeplechase/ New Zealand.'Gwnd'<-'1 National ;• Hurdle Race, and $ Winter - Cug, 1 I i together -with general entries for events ttafg : be run;at the.C. J.C. Grand National, (tboa&U * to-morrow night ■. at eight o'clock. .- -, 4" 1 '■'■ -'V:' : ; ' ;> >.'.■■•. ■■-.■■-■.••.'■•...■- ..,.-..■ *: ' • 'ill TROTWNCf. . • OWNERS AND BREEDERS. P ■ :'•''!"-'. ' '■'•■ ■c -' '•'.■■ > ■-"■-' '■:'■ ■ ■'■' ' ?■"; .'.'- •• : ' ■■'.'.■■ •.*■'••■ t**PS§BB : APFAIBS OF THEASSOCIATiON. j w il d 'W] mating of members ofx| tee North -. Island » Trotting • Owners • and' Breeders -,; Association was held in : , ti.e oer . 0 f : Commerce last evening, the president,* Mr. A. Lowe, presiding over a, small attend? I ance. ••- . -•; •,•-*.■■■ ..-,■ .. . •--■t.'j .A letter was 'received from 'Mr. H B. M Mackenzie, chairman, of * the joint committee M of the Auckland :, and Otahuhu Trotting ffl Clubs, replying to the deputation from? the 'I association which recently waited on the:•■! committee regarding the question of haadicapping. He stated that differences «l opinion on a handicapper's ', work in, all m branches of sport existed from time to ftinta'f 1 and no alternative ; had been ji: suggested!! whereby such differences of opinion could be m eliminated."; The ;•: committee was of opinion •' that - the: present bandicapper had perfotmfidS his work on the whole with credit, and tlisi nothing t roferred y to; the joint - committee justified any action being taken. •, - '" ' \ The statement of accounts showed a.' dieaiili balance of £12. .'.~f _. The following officers were elected:— 9 Patron, -Mr. J. B. Corrigan,.M.P.<j president, Mr. A. Lowe vice-presidents, Messrs. T. ? 09 ' F. Monk and F. -Knight; treasurer,« Mr. W. Kelsey; secretary. Mr. Q, F. Gieaca; : committee. Messrs. J. Gee, E. ; Sweotaprle* J A.• Julian, D. Brophy. N. Cunaingiam, S.:;••> G. ;... Sandall. R. : Millen, G. Paton. ■-.;!. Bar* § chard. E. Groat, and A. Lovegrove; i.uditori Wk Mr... R. Aiteheson. J A public meeting of those interested Wm trotting was held subsequent to the meeting |J ■ of the association. Mr. A. Lowe, presiding. If The business resolved itself mainly into, ft Sf discussion on . handicapping, 'and several m owners spoke at length on : the treatment of' their horses. ,; - A committee consisting 'of Messrc. §» Brophy, N. Cunningham, F. Monk: C : P..; Giesen and'A. Lovegrove was ' appointed "t« '• evolve a new scheme of '- handicapping and m to submit , it to j the North Island Trottisf || Owners and Breeders' Association. . I A - recommendation . was . made -.' that ; th«|| Owners and Breeders' Association should go - into ; the question- of the advisability of : the trotting - clubs . conducting '.their > : own < totalisator. burliness. • •• • ■ .'*»'"* :' It was ; rssolved i i that." the : North ' Island Trotting Owners and Breeders' Asßocia^aoa§g be requested to s confer with the sister !afl* .; sociation in the i South, Island .regarding ithrt administration of the provident; fund.. '-{M Reference was made to the : scarcity 'of;/ trotting permits, in Auokland. and '■;■ a nssoln--;) tion was passed urging the continuation os the agitation for further trotting permits for M the Auokland district. ■ , ' , ■.'".%. A suggestion was made that any complaints m ■ regard to handicapping should ►bap made through ■, the Owners ~ and Breeders m ■ Association,'.;.-..^v-^.'.'.:!.,^';-,.,^.- ,_ •-''■^■ „'?] A vote of sympathy with Mr. W. J. PauU in his illness was passed. p