TROTTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18566, 26 November 1923, Page 12

TROTTING.

OTAHUHU CLUB'S MEETING. EXCITING CONTESTS. § DEAD HEAT IN LEADING RACE. "': • The Otahuhu Trotting Club's Spring ' .-deeting was concluded on Saturday when there? was an attendance of about 19 000 at Alexandra Park, At various stages rain threatened bat the sun always • triumphed, and though a strong southwest wind was in evidence through- ■ out the latter part, of the day the enjoyment of the afternoon was not seriously affected thereby. ; From first to last the meeting was well managed and the concluding event was started well up to time. The stipendiary Messrs. T. H. D»vey and A. G. Mane*, - ere present. was of the order &£&•&&& concluded with the eighth event, it was S that the mvestments amounted to £64 448 10s, compared with £t8,7y4 Lvs of the second day of last year; but in connection therewith it has to be stated that the second day of the P"«£"« spring gathering was held on a Wednesday. The grand total i*iia7<*N for the day. The grand total (gJJj. ,d J» ™ d . meeting, however, was *»*«* m aa vance of . last year figures, when £104,977 10s represented the receipts at the machine. . The Racing. * The programme opened with the Innovation Handicap, for whichi bracketted pair from A. J- Julian's stable, in trie shape of Merrimax and Ansehne, was the popular fancy. Adeline took command at "he end of six furlongs, and racing it out in attractive style she won easily. , Gold Flake was the one most strongly supported for the Epsom Handicap, and he uistified the confidence, but he had to be asked for the last bit to defeat. Child Audubon, who made the pace for over a mile. Franklin Handicap cam© up When the Franklin Handicap came up for decision Delavan Quest was pounced upon in such vigorous style that Tie was quickly a warm favourite. The New South "Wales horse rattled along in great stvle when the field was despatched, and disposing of his handicap of PSjja. bnllantly, he was found in command .at the end of a furlong. Hypo and Florrie Bingen each had a cut at Delaven Quest, and Florrie Bingen seemed to be going as well as the favourite when they turned for home. Delayar, Quest, however, won easilv at the finish. _1 The succeeding event was the Liverpool Handicap and the 14 horses coloured on the card were found on hand to luim their engagements- Great Bingen was selected for the position of favourite. The contest that ensued was of a most , interesting character, and the finish raised to a high pitch. Blue Mountain Kin? (who was next the rails), Sheik (m the centre) and Ahuriri (on the outside), had their names excitedly called; and as the two first-named dashed past the post en very close terms the decision of the judge was awaited amid pent-up ex- . citement. A dead -heat was the judge decision. The stewards met after the race to consider the handling of Sheik, who bored over to Ahuriri in the race up the straight. P. Riddle admitted that his horse went over a bit under pressure. After considering the evidence bearing on the incident, the stewards decided to allow the judge's ; decision to stand.: The I'apatoetoe Handicap- was popularly, summed up in favour of Mulwarea; and lie answered all demands. Taking command three furlongs from homo Mulwaree had matters all his own, way. The Visitors' Handicap brought out a field of 14,. Golden Gate ruling favourite. When" the last three furlongs was entered ... on Wimmera King was alihrig along w|ftti a commanding lead, but, he broke- badly at the * top stretch.' Hie Squire trotted' it out well, and won amid much enthusiasm. Wimmera King came home second, but a galloping feat on his part led to his being distanced by th© stewards,, and second and third places respectively were given to McKinney Lass and Nikora The Chatham ■ Handicap brought out a field ©freight, the back-marker, All Bell, being,srSade favourite- All Bell made a courageous Ibid for victory, but First Car- , bine gamely combatted the challenge on - the part of the favourite, and won by three-quarters of a length. , The 15 coloured on the card for the Royal Oak Handicap -were harnessed to contest that- event, but in performing his preliminary' Prince Poole injured one of his forelegs, and. the stewards consented to his being withdrawn. The backers of Prince Pools -were.given a refund of their money. Cute i tad was made a better favourite than Leuglen, but the latter led , the field home,' with-Master Councillor in the role off runner-up. When the contest had progressed about three furlongs Nipper broke, and in being steadied .Red Star and Mintson each in turn came into collision. ' Excepting that the sulkies were damaged and the trio involved in the meleo were thro'vn out of the race, no , injury resulted... " .::/.' I . • , Details of the Contests.

INNOVATION HANDICAP (Saddle), of V:■'■■■ < £250; second £50. third £05. For Trotting horses".'only. Limit, 3.56; 1$ miles. J. Teddy Jar's br m Anseline, aped, by Nut Ansel—Mattie. 24 yds bhd; (W. •; " : '-•' Head '*■'■ ' '.-■ .... .... 1 ,W. C. Watts' br g: Sandy Patch;' 12yds (P.. Hall) -;.'... .... ..... 2 J. E. and H. -'L. August's b g Black Palm, limit (S v August) ;.. ~•„'.. ..3 ': u >,•'• Also Started.—Battery Bell, Grattan Wilks, Belmont, Tore, Gold Lad. Ngatera, Merrimax. limit: Sunrise, 4Syds bhd; Au- '.-.'■','.: dex, 84yds , ■ Amberite, 96yda; All Smoke. Spirit Bell, OXJSyds/ ~ The bracket Merrimax and Anseline, was k favourite, ; with Sunrise. Amberite and Auder the next in demand. , ■. . -.- When, they were let go Belmont, Gold Lad. Battery Bell and Tere broke up badly. -■'.. Ngatira went away in the load and showed the way along;. the back to Black Palm and Anseline. <■% Turning into.- the straight Nga- ; tira left his *feet and Anseline took charge. < Anseline led --past the stand .' from Black Palm. Sandy*: Patch, Ngatira, Sunrise and Amberite. I 'Anseline was ; ,well-, clear of ■ Sandy Patch, and Black j Palm as they went along the" backhand across the'top, ' these being the only ones, with, ; 'ftj chance. . Anseline was "never seriously troubled in the run to the' post, and won -nicely.by four lengths from . Sandy, Patch, j? who, after breaking asd ■'• losing r his : position crossing the top. trot up'to defeat Black Palm, who brcie in '.ho run borne, by a neck. Audei ■was four lengths- further back fourth, followed by Amberite, Sunrise and Gold Lad. Times: 3.46. 3.52 3-5, 3,.53 4-5, 3.51. EPSOM HANDICAP (Harness) of £250; second" £50, third ■ £25*;. .limit, 3.38; 11 miles.V; •«■■-.. ' ■■ ■■' ~;':'■*. -■'' ' L. W McCrory's br Gold Flake, aged, by Gold ;Befi—unknown; limit (A. Bryoe) ■'.-'. :; .. ■ .',' .. .".' ~1 R. A. McMillan's b g Child Audubon, limit (B. McMillan) .. .'. ;, 2 W. T. Sarah's b g Bawldy Locanda, limit (A. Julian) . . ... , . , . 3 Also _ Started.—Lord Nepean, . Bonfire, Gold View, Silvery Moon, Guinea, Queen Audubon, Ekoeranei, Logan Rothschild, limit; Gold Cast, 12yds bhd; Zoloch Palm, 24yds; Directive, 3Gyds; Respect. 48yds. Gold Flake was favourite. Lord Nepean. Zoloch Palm and Respect being the next in demand. •. Gold Cast swerved round when the tapes were released and Child Audubon and 20,, ~ loch Palm were slow to settle down.-Gold I lake was soon in front but going along the back Child Audubon took charge. At the stands Child Audubon led from Gold 5 lake, >- ; koeracei. Logan Rothschild. Respect, Bawl Locanda, and Lord Nepean. £?¥>?» waa } me cli ange in the positions •■'■'" the .S l i!ff t ,t l0I1 « J * he back - Coming into ■ Gold I'll' I t° otder „waa Child Audubon. -kNepka oAo^ ?Ban Rothschild and Lord I chalked ch;i^. th f £ traieht , Gold Flake • :. him by »«d pi" ; bo , and defeated lensthi twa, thiS i, 4 ?! Locanda *.™ three length JytCwi"J J effeff half * Logan Rothschild' SJr* 1 m l ' The » C£t »"> and Gold. Cast *r;~ d Ne Peau, Directive 4-5. 3.42 3-5 • Tlme6: 3 - 3 8. 3.38 2-5,3.41 I FRANKLIN TT»xr-rvr„ |/;:-, 'A. R. Tewkesbury*, >> Vn i aaed. by Delavin rn.- *»'*an Qu^t wood. 4Wbh3Vten Mft y ml Sweetapple and Shaw'.v" >) • • i. 1 \ Cutts) ~-. ,° iemple,. 2 4 , Q8 < j<- 81 fflku-' ''?- ' Also ■■■ B t*rt*di—-BjU.. tL ■ '4''-■-'" '' * • •'' 3 1 Richmond i 2yds bhd; RuL & 6 ** 1 -i?fem» tfmk ■ Coal - Light, 38ydg. ViSS? P S">. Reaance , 48yds; MintMnJ^dS^?' ■' * m * .$&. I Delavan Quaot wu m. *~_ • . . Jewel FlorriaßinMnT lad !&? wito with ~, mippotted ot tb« otheia. best

• Coal y Light refused to leave 4he- mark correctly. Delavan Quest began well and soon ran to the '■ front, leading past the stand from Hypo, Florrie i Bingen, Jewel, Temple, Bed Star, and Bua P«re. At the stand the next time Dolavan Quest was still in charge, closely attended by Hypo, Florrie Bingen, and Temple, with Baa Pere, Bed Star and Jewel, "who left her feet turning into the straight, nest. The leading positions were unchanged as they went along the back, but crossing the top Hypo dropped' back and Florrie Bingen took second place. Florrie Bingen was practically on terms with -Delavan Quest as ther turned for home with Temple ' and Jewel next, in the run to the post Delavan Quest more than held his own and scored nicely by a length and a-half from Florrie Bingen, the latter being a neck in front of Temple, who missed in the '. last few strides. Jewel was 'close up fourth, followed by Hypo,' Bua Pere,. and . Bed Star. Times 4.41 1-5, 144 2-5. 4.44 3-5. 4.46 8-5. , LIVERPOOL HANDICAP (Harneaii) of £1000; second 48200, third £100, fourth £50; limit. 4.36; '2 miles. P. Riddle's b h Sheik, Gyrs, by Bonnie Chief- Franseaca, 72yds bhd (P. Riddle) . . ~. . .. ' ... ' • - * McKendrick Bros.' blk h Blue Mountain . King, aged, by Ribbpnwood— Don S, 24yds (G. McKendrick). .. + R M. Morten's b i Ahuriri. limit (J. _ Bryce) • • •• « T. Roe's gr m Steel Bell, 36yds (S. J. Boe) *

Also Started:~ ' Promenade, limit (McC»vby) ... .. « Harold Junior, limit (A. Brown) . .. 0 Lady Dunmore. limit (J. T. Paul) .. 0 Sal Pointer, limit (J. Shaw) . . .. 0 Kewpie, limit (J. Gee) . . .. . • « Woodvale. 12yds bhd (Orange) . - - • 0 Nita Bell. 60yds bhd (G P*ton) .. ■ . 0 Comedy Chief, 60yds bhd (R. McMillan) 0 Greet Bingen, 60yds. bhd (Kennerley) . . 0 Alte Chimes, 84yds bhd (J. Bryce, jun.). 0 Great Bingen was favourite, the bracket Ahuriri and Alto Chimes. the bracket Kewpie and Blue Mountain King, and Sheik being the neat best supported. Alto Chimes was fractious at the post and when they were sent away his driver was out of the sulky, and he lost a lot of ! ground. Sal Pointer left her feet shortly after the start. Passing the stand promenade led from Blue Mounain King, Wood- ! vale. Lady Dunmore. Harold Junior and i Comedy Chief. At the stand the next tune i Promenade, Woodvale, Blue Mountain Kin* and Great Bingon wero racing, on terms l in the lead, closely attended by Sheik. Lady i Dunmore Ahuriri and Comedy Chief. Enj tering on the final lap Alto Chimes was I pulled up. As they turned along the back ! the order was Promenade. Blue.Mountain 1 King, Woodvale, Sheik, Great Bingen and ! Ahuriri. Nearing the top Blue Mountain King and Sheik headed Promenade while Ahuriri moved up. Blue Mountain King and Sheik entered the straight together just ahead of Ahuriri. Once in line lor the post Ahuriri challenged on the «utside and a great finish saw Blue Mountain King and Sheik pass the .post in line with .Ahuriri a neck away third. Steel Bell finished fast and got fourth two lengths . further back. Great Bingen Harold Jumcr and Comedy Chief were the next to finish. Timefe: 4.34, 4.38, 4.40 2-5. 4-,39 2-5. PAPATOETOE HANDICAP (harness) of £300; second £60. third £30. Limit, 3.345; lj miles. A. Moir.'s rn e Mulwaree. aged, by Honest Huon—Grace. 12yds bhd (Kelsey) . . 1 A. E. Barker's br m Lena Patch, 12yds g R. a"McMillan's'b g Golden Hope. 24yds (McMillan) .. ••••*'_•.' 3

Also Started: Dillon Shine, limit; Quiver, Waiterere. 12yds; Master Councillor. Jimmy Richmond. 24yds; Pakoti. 3Gyds; Profiteer. Hue Coionado. 46yds; Logan Queen, 60yds. Mulwaree was favourite, while Waiterere, Golden Hope, and Master Councillor also met with gsod support. Dillon Shine broke up badly at the start, and Quiver also mixed it. Lena Patch was quickly in front, and showed the way along She back, six lengths clear of Mulwaree. with Golden Hope nest. Lena Patch led past the stand from Mulwaree, Golden Hope, Quiver, and Profiteer. Pakoti being pulled up. Going down the back. Lena Patch still led from Mulwaree. but the latter took charge nearins the top. Mulwaree was first into the straight, followed by Lena Patch and Golden Hope. These positions were maintained until the finish. Mulwaree winning by a length and a-half from .Lena Patch. Golden Hope was two and a-half lengths away third, followed by Quiver. Logan Qu*fin Jimmy Richmond, and Hue Coronado. ' Times, 3m 32 3-ss. 3m 33 4-ss. 3m 355. Jim 3Ss.

VISITORS' HANDICAP (harness), of £350; second £60. third £30. For trotting horses only. Limit, 4.152: 2 miles. G. McMillan's ch g The Squire, aged; by Ravenschild—General Tracy mare. 48yds bhd (J. Shaw) -v.-:.' -' T " * W. J Carter's bra McKinney Lass. 12yds bhd (P. Riddle) . iV.--.i- a F. Monk's blk m Nikora. 72yd« bhd (F. Monk) .... > f •• * Also Started: Succory, Elsa Nore, Golden Gate, limit; Mutu. 12yds bhd:- Wimmera King, Rostrevor. 24yds: Mint Boy. 36yds; Hint. Bundaberg, 60yds; Normica Heir. S4yds; Sebisca, 96yds.

Golden Gate was sent out favourite, McKinney Lass. Mutu. and Bundaberg being the next best supported. Mutu hesitated- at the start, and Normica Heir failed to strike a gait. When the field passed • the . stand the first time, Winirtiera King was showing the way to Rostrevor. Bundaberg, McKinney Lass, The Squire, and Nikora. Passing the stand the next time, Wimmera King still led. Rostrevor, The Squire. McKinney Lass, and Bundaberg being his closest attendants. Going along the back the last time, Wimmera King was well clear of McKinney Lass, Roßtrevor, and The Squire. The leader broke up badly crossing the top, and was passed by The Squire and McKinney Lass, who were first into the straight. The latter failed to trot steadily in the straight. leaving The .Squire to win comfortably by a length from Wimmera King, who galloped past the post a head in advance of McKinney Lass. Then close up came Nikora and Bundaberg, with Golden Gate next. Times. 4m 50 4-Ss, 4m 54 4-sb. 4m 50s.

After- the race the etewards distanced Wimrnera King for galloping, and McKinney Lass and Nikora were awarded second, and third places respectively. CHATHAM HANDICAP (saddle), of £500: "second-£BO. third £40. Limit. 2.17; 1 mile. Newdick Bros.* b g First Carbine, aged, bv El —Wallaeena. 36yds bhd • (A. Bryce) . .... s. • • 1 G. Raton's » blk g All Bell. 48yds (R. " Wood) . : . • -.2 H. Jones' b g Ben Lomond, 24yds (R. McMillan) .... 8 Also Started.Enid, limit; Napper, Delavan Bill. 12yds bhd; Pitaroa. 24yds; William the First, 48yds. All Bell was favourite. William the First being a good second fancy, while Pitaroa was best backed of the others, all of whom got strong support. Delavan' Bill. Napper, and William the First stood on the mark. Ben Lomond began smartest, ana showed the way past the 3tand, followed by Enid. All Bell, and First Carbine. The two last-named ranged up alongside Ben Lomond going along the back, the trio being well clear of their nearest- attendant, Pitaroa. Nearing the top, All Bell tangled slightly and lost his posi.ion. First Carbine and Ben Lomond led into the straight, closely followed by All Bell. The last-named got through on the rails, and though. he headed Ben Lomond be failed to reach First Carbine by threequarters of a' length. Ben Lomond was two lengths away third, followed by Pitaroa and Enid. ' Times; 2m 14 l-ss. 2m 13 4-ss, 2m. 18 3-ss, 2m 19 2-ss. , ROYAL' OAK '■'" HANDICAP iharness). of £300; second £60. third £30. Limit, 2.571; 11 miles. .. • A. G. Pillenger's b m Lenglen, aged, by Logan Imperious mare, 12yda bhd (Pillenger) .. ... o.; .. .. 1 W. and M. Evans' b g Master Councillors. 12yds (W. Evans) . k .... 2 O. Rees' b g Cute Lad. 24yds (H. Kmnimont) : . • .... 3 Also Started. —Wairemama. Ekoeranei. limit; Nipper, Red Star, Ben Wallace, 12yds bhd; Profiteer, 24yds; Brendo, . Mintson, 48 yds; Her Ladyship, Rothcliffo. 60yds; Lord Minto, 84yds. .'„','',; Cute Lad was favourite. Of ' the others Lenglen, Red Star, and Master. Councillor met with most support. .-,'.- RothcHffe did not strike a gait smartly. Ekoeranei moved off well and showed the wav along the back. Just after passing the mile poat, Nipper tangled slightly, and Red Star and Mintson collided with him, all three having their sulkies damaged. Ekoeranei was in front passing the stand, with Lenglen, Cute Lad. Profiteer, Ben Wallace, and Master Councillor following in that order. Lenglen took charge going along the back, otherwise there was little change in the positions of the leaders. Lenglen led across the top. followed bv Cute Lad. Ekoeranei and Master Councillor. Lenglen was first into the straight, and easily stalling off a challenge from Master Councillor won by two' lengths. Cute Lad was a length further back tnird, and then came BVoeranei. Profiteer, Wairemama, -and, Ben Wallace. Times. 2m 55 3-ss, 2m 67"4-ss. 2m 57 4-53. 3m 1 3-ss. ■-•;-■

THE WAIKATO MEETING. HANDICAPS DECLARED. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr F. W. Edwarde for events to be decided at th« Waikato Trotting Club's annual meeting, which takes place at Claudelands on Saturday. December 8:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP; 1* miles. Imperial Star limit Gold Lad . . . limit Tonga - . . limit Lady Ena . . .limit Percy Tracey limit Even Song . . limit Ruby Bell . . limit Battery Bellfe limit Rosalie Patch limit Herbelwyn . . limit Valeta, .... limit Gt. Applause . limit Carlyle .... limit Gd. Sovereign limit VVitaka ...... limit Floraline . . .limit fc V - Eclipse limit r, . yd 3 bhd ljena. Amtol . limit Canberra. *• . .12 W o aT 6 T n «t ar ''*H p, i! favour Royal . 24 w a wn + • !" mt Kereono ... 24 Wild Nell j n . limit itf(S Child.. • . 60 fey Waller r" 1 -* Ton. Rothschild 72 (lo1.f.;„ ff aUer Rniit All SmoKe . 9« [ Daylight*;; IliSil Anßahn « .... 120

PBAUKTON HANDICAP, li miles. Downfall . . . limit B'ldy Locanda limit Black Pearl . . limit Le Merial . . limit Nelson Fame . limit ■ • • . yds bhd Peter Gray . .limit Jjottie Audubon 12 Willie Mao . . limit Wee Thorp/d . . 12 Louvima . . . limit J'hnny Golddust .12 Silvery Moon . limit Childe Audubon fit Bonfire ..... limit Darknite . . . . 2* B*all Moor . . . limit Toeo'b • Promise 24 Bellova .... limit Wimmera King 24 Logan B'child limit Gold Flake. . . 36 Guinea .... limit Mount Albert . 3b Stannioor . . . limit Gen. Advance . 36 Golden Wave limit Bose Pointer . . 36 Lord Nepean .limit Respect . . . • .60 Oro limit Mintson 100 Whetu .... limit

WAIKATO TROTTING CtJP: 3 miles. Bnz Bus . . . limit Pitaroa . . . . 36 Ru* Pere . . . limit Delavan Bill . . 36 Reliance .... limit Lord Minto ..••«§ Anselm .... limit Stormy « Coal Light . . limit Aburiri ..... 48 yds bhd Gold Girl . . 72 Taurekareka . . 12 All 8011, . . . gf Prince Lyons .«. 12 Oruarangi .. . 8* Harold Junior . 12 Moneymaker. . . 84 Her Ladyship . 12 Logan Chi*ef . . 120 Promenade ... 24 Great Hope . . 120 Pani .... 24

CLAUDELANDS HANDICAP, li miles. Signorella . .* . limit Jasper . . . . limit Muriel Bingen limit Ben Zolock . . limit Bell Tower . . limit James Conway limit Domin'n King limit Haroto .... limit Ganib. Gold . limit Downfall . . . limit Hobora. . . . .limit Black Pearl. . limit Ararawa .... limit Nelson Fame . limit Uncle Bert . . limit Oakhampton . imit Logan B'child limit Lord Nepean . . limit Manna .... limit yds bhd Ursuline . . . limit Bonfire ..... I* Pearl Fisher . limit Golden Wave . . 12 L. Rockaway limit Bfell Moor . ...24 Jean Audubon limit Bellova. not eligible The Texan . ■'. limit

STEWARDS' HANDICAP; 1 mile. March On . . . limit Nelson Dterby . '24 Pakoti .... limit Her Ladyship . 36 Prince Poole . limit Pitaroa . . . . «0 yds bhd Lord Mmto . . 60 Lenglen ... 12 Nita 801 l ... 72 Heather Girl . . 12 Gold Girl .' . . TO Enid 24 Moneymaker . . 72 RothcliSe ... 24 Comedy Chief . 72 Huon G rattan , 24

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP; 11 miles. Willie Mao . . limit Ivy Audubon . 12 Togo's Pr'mise limit Hymen ••.•** Gold Bud . limit Buz Buz . - . 24 B'ldy Locaxtda limit Respect. . - • • j* Guinea .... limit J'my Richmond 36 The Pointer . limit Sebisca 30 Oro . - . . limit Wairemjwna . . 38 Grey Riter . . limit Mast. Councillor 36 Rose Painter . limit Golden Hop* . . 86 Stanmoor . . . limit Pakoti *» i yds bhd Ramarqa .... « Wfliterere* .... 12 Coal Light . . . 48.' Zolock Palm . . 19 LengPen .... 72 King Lear . . 12 Mintson .... 7HAMILTON HANDICAP; 2 miles. Tere .... limit yds bhd Battery Belle limit Anseline ... 2* Daylight . . . limit Rose Bingen . . 24 Marv. Eclipse limit Kean John . . *» Spirit Bell . .limit Appeal . . . 60 Salesman . . . limit Golden Gate . 72 Keiteone . . . limit Wild Nut . . . 72 Gold Star . . . limit Rostrtevor ... 96 Even Song . . limit Mint Boy ... .96 a.mberite . . . limit Wimmera. King. 108 Rita Huon . . limit The Squire. . . 144

' FAREWELL HANDICAP, U mile*. Mount Albert, limit Inclement ... 24 Bell Moor . . limit Jmy Richmond 24 Gen Advance, limit Anaelm .... 36 Togo's Pr'mise limit Rua Pere ... 36 J. Golddust . limit Wonderland . . 36 Quiver ..... limit Huon Grattan . 36 Prince Poole . limit Enid . . ... . 36 Zolock Palm .limit Her Ladyship . 48 yds bhd Prince Lyons . . 48 Conscript ... 12 Lord Minto . . 60 Ramaroa ... 12 Dean Dillon . . 84 King Lear ... 12 Promenade ... 96 Hfeather Girl . . 24 Ml Pell .... 96