MASTERTON MEETING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19607, 8 April 1927, Page 15

MASTERTON MEETING.

A GOOD DAY'S SPORT. SEVERAL EXCITING FINISHES. VICTORY FOR VERTIGERN. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. 1 MASTERTON, Thursday. The Masterton Racing Club'a meeting was held to-day in ideal weather, before a good attendance. The racing was excellent. For interference in the Telephone Hack Handicap, A. Hobson, rider of Kilniezzo, was suspended for two months. In the High-weight Handicap, No Favours and Hokioi disputed favouritism. Gordon Swift showed tho way down the back from Paraki, Hokioi, Killocra, Lady Passenger and Sir Moment, and still led crossing the top. Lady Passenger challenged Gordon Swift in the straight, where Killocra retired beaten, and Asleep and Sir Moment joined in. Gordon Swift won by half a length from Asleep. Sir Moment, on the inside,, fished up and was a head away, third, a head in front of Lady Passenger. No Favours, Vexatious and Hokioi were next. In the Trial Stakes, Mandarine and Piperenzo carried nearly half of the total investments. Lhasa took chargo at the end of a, furlong from (Joiarina, Mirelation ana Mandarine. However, Manctanno como through on tho inside at the turn and won easily by a length from Colarina. Eioquent was two lengths away, third, and then came Piperenzo, Merry Karto and. Our Bob. The Telephone Hack Handicap saw Addlepate a decided favourite, with Raukura, Kilniezzo and the Hank Draft-Rowley bracket evenly backed. Carrigallon soon took charge trom Lank Draft, Kua&ura and Kilniezzo. Carrigallon led round to the turn, well clear of Kuakura, who was fol. lowed by Bank Draft. Hymgreat and KUmezzo. Carrigallon was beaten a furlong from homo, where Ruakura took the leati. Kilniezzo and Addlepate then challenged, and in a good finish Ruakura lasted long enough to beat Kilniezzo by a head, with Addlepate half a length away, third. Crrigallon was fourth, and Hymgreat and Molto next. In the Flying Handicap, First Acre was a very hot favourite, anything else being at a good price. Lady Ideal led across the top from Mireusonta, with Fjjcst Aero and Standard next, and Royal Jmvorce and Lady 'Fingers handy. Lady Ideal, Mireusonta, First Acre and Standard were amost in line a furlong from home, with Standard doing best. First Ace hung on to Standard, but tho other pair weakened. Royal Divorce then came with a great run on the outside. Royal. Divorce, Standard and First Aero going over the lino together. Royal Divorce and Standard were awarded a dead heat, with First a short head away, third,, Lady Ideal wan fourth, arid Polyphemus and Riverna next. It was a great finish and only the judge could decide. \ In ±he Autumn Handicap. Hynanna was a hot fevourite. with Vertigern second choico. From a walking-in start Vertigern led out of tho straight from Vesperus, Beaumont,, Hynatina and Opa. No Favours rushed up into the lead six furlongs from home, and at the turn was well clear of Vertigern, who led Beaumont and Vesperus, with Opa next. Hynanfta moved up half a milo from homo, but at tho turn he was last again. Vertigern ran past No Favours ,a , furlong from home and Beaumont joined in while Hynanna was making his effort. Vertigern went on and won by a length from Beaumont, who beat No Favours and Hynanna by two lengths, this pair being on | terms. Vesperus and Opa were next. In the Juvenile Handicap. Arrow Lad sind Vigilance were tho popular selections, but there was a fair measure of support for , Keddar and Chips. From a straggling start Teri, Thurnbelle Chips and Grey Mist began best. Chips dashed into the as they turned for home, with Thurnbelle, Ten, Grey Mist and Arrow Lad following. Arrow Lad. hard ridden, ran past Chips, and won |by two lengths. King Midas, finishing on, was 'third, fou; lengths behind Chips. Ten was fourth, and Keddar. Historic and Grey Mist next. . , , In the Stewards' Handicap, in which there were five starters, only Black Mint arid Merry Damon were backed. Willow Wai went out from Tresham and Merry Damon, with Black Mint last Bonhomme and Tresham followed Willow Wai across the top, but Merry Damon and Black Mint closed on the leaders at the turn, where Willow Wai. Bonhomme. Merry Damon and Black Mint were in line. Merry Damon shot out at tho distance and won well by a length and a-half from Tresham, who beat Willow Wai by a similar margin. BlacK Mint was fourth .. , „ In the Dash Handicap, Henna waited on Kiimezzo and Addelpate to the turn. then ran to the front and won comfortably by a length and a-half from who beat Hymestrason by a length. Addlepate and Hymill wero next. DETAILS OF THE RACING. [BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] MASTERTON, Thursday. The Masterton autumn meeting was held to-day in fine weather. The track was hard and fast and the attendance was. good, ihe totaliaator handled £12,189, an increase of £Bll 10s compared with last year A UoDBon was suspended for two months for interference in the Telegraph Handicap. Results are:— HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. 1 mile.—3 Gordon Swift, 9.6 (H. Stuart), 1; 7 Asleep, 9 13. 2; 5 Sir Moment, 9.6, 3. Also started. 4 Killochra, 11.6; 2 No Favours 11.0; 9 Askari, 9.11; 11 Lady Ben, 9.9; 12 Eonmark, 9.8; 1 Hokioi. 9.7; 6 Lady Passenger. 9.5; 8 Vexatious, 8.4; 13 Paraki, 9.0; 10 Panoram<i» 0.0. Won 'by half a length, third horse a head away. Time, lm 43 l-ss. TRIAL STAKES, 5 fur.—l Mandarine, 8 7 (R. J. Mackie), 1; 5 Colonna, 8.7 2; 3' Eloquent, 8.8, 3. Also started: 9 Mileaton, 8.7: 2 Piperenzo,. 8.7; 11 Miss Glow, 8.7; 6 Royal Black, 8.7; 7 Laassa, 8.7; 4 Merry Sarto. 8.7; 10 Our Bob, 8.7; 12 Avazone, 8.7. Won by a length. Time, lm 3s. TELEPHONE HANDICAP, 6 fur.—3 Ruakura, 7.7 (Wiggins), 1; 2 Kiimezzo. 88, 2; 1 Addlepate, 8.0, 3. Also started: 10 Imitation, 9.2; 4 Bank Draft, 8.7, and Rowley, 8.1 (coupled); 8 Molto. 7.11; 9 Jemidar, 7.9; 6 Carrigallon, 7.8; 7 Land Guard, 7.1; 5 Hymgreat, 7.1; 11 Elmorz. 7.0.. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lm 14 l-ss. FLYING HANDICAP, 6 fur.—2 Royal Divorce, 9.5 (R. J. Mackie), and 2 Standard. 8.1 (G. Ridgeway), dead heat, 1; 1 First Acre, 8.13, 3. Also started. 6 Mireunsonta, 8 11; 4 Polyphemus, 8.8; 8 Kilceit, 7.10; 3' Lady Ideal, 7.11; 9 Lady Fingers, 7.7; 10 Riverma, 7.0; 7 Blonde, 7.0. Third horse was a short head away. Time, lm 14s. AUTUMN HANDICAP. Of £250; li miles. 2—VERTIGERN. C. Elgar's b g, 3yrs. by Rossendale—Pansy, 7.0 (T. Green) 1 4—BEAUMONT, 8.1 (L. G. Morris) . . 2 6—NO FAVOURS, 7.0 (H. Wiggins) . . 3 Also Started.—l Hynanna, 9.9; 3 Opa, 7.12; 5 Vesperus, 7.11; 7 Ardfmnan, 7.4. Won by a length and a-quarter, two lengths separating second and third Time, 2m 9 l-ss. JUVENILE HANDICAP, 5 fur.—l Arrow Lad, 8.9 (Ev Manson), 1; 4 Chips, 8.8, 2; 6 King Midas, 8.9, 3. Also started: 5 Cosmetic, 8.11, and Historic, 7.9 (coupled); 8 Terei, 8.5; 10 Exhibition, 7.9; 7 Hygrade, 7.9; Thurnbelle, .7.9, and Lilock, 7.4 (coupled); 2 Vigilence, 3 Keddar, 7.7; 11 Thurville, 7.6; 12 Constantia, 7.6; 9 Grey Mist, 7.4. Won by two lengths. Time, lm 1 2-ss. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, 1 mile.—l Morry Damon, 8.6 (T. Green), 1; 4 Tresham, 9.0, 2; 5 Willow Wai, 7.7, 3. Also started: 3 Bonhomme, 2 Black Mint. Won by a length and a-half Time lm 1 l-ss. DASH HANDICAP, 7 fur .-3 Henna, 7.8 (H. Wiggins), 1; 2 Kiimezzo, 8.6, 2; 1 A'dclTepate, 7.11, 3 Also started: 7 General Wai, 7.13; 4 Hymestrason, 7.4; 6 Hymill, 7.4;. 5 Panorama, 7.0; Avazone, 7.0. Won by one and a-half lengths. Time, lm 27 l-ss. RACES AT INVERCARGILL. jONILY ONE FAVOURITE WINS. CHIEF EVENT TO VAWARD. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] INVERCARGILL, Thursday. The Southland Racine Club's meetincr concluded to-day in showery weather. There was a fair attendance, and tho totalisator ; handled £11,675 10s. against £13,891 on the second day last year, making the total for the meeting £23,672, compared with £29.510 103 last year. Results areMYROSS HANDICAP. 7 fur.—3 Ladv Tractor, 7.13 (B. Brodie). 1; I King Balboa. 8.8, 2; 2 Takaka, 7.10, 3. Also started: 4 Frivol, 9.0; Lucy Locket. 8.4; 5 Strathnavar. ■8.2; 7 Rippling Lake. 8.2: Divinial, 8.2}: 10 Sohsia. 7.12; 9 Vogue. 7.3 i: 11 Countermove. 7.25: 12 Ace of Hearts, 7.2. Wdn by a length and a-half, with a nose between second and third. Time, 1.36 NEW RIVER TROT. 2 miles.—2 Desert Star, 96yds bhd (A. MoLellan), 1; 10 Nelson McElwyn, limit, 2; 7 Revolt, limit, 3. Albo started: 13 Kerrwood Bell, limit; 12 Catrioma; 2 Quickmatch. limit (coupled with Desert Star); 11 Miss Adonis, limit; 5 Great Bell, 12yds; 6 Perky Locanda, 12yds; 1 Mirella, 36yds; 14 Sandown, 72yds. 3: Chimer, 7'2yds; 9 Lucky Harold, 96yds; 4 Lingfield. 96yds; 8 Lenamhor, 108 yds. Won by a neck. Time. 5.4 4-ss. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, 6 fur,-3 Overhaul, 7.12 (B, Brodie). 1; 5 Receipt. 8 12, 2; 2 Rob, 7.5, 3. Also started: 6 Eaton Bells, 7.8; 11 Ecuador. 7.10; 9 Bugle Note. 7.0; 10 Sweet Melody; 7 Bright Mark. 7.0; .12 Andante, 7.1; 1 Mime. 7.1; 4 Spean Bridge, 7.1; 8 Valdamo, 7.0. Won by half a length, with three-quarters of a leaith between second and third. Time, 1.199.

INVERCARGTLL STEEPLECHASE. 2i miles.—2 Vice Grand. 9.2 (E. Mackie). 1: I Cartoon, 10.11, 2; 7 Kipling. 10.9, 3. Also stalled: 6 Galway. 10.5: 4 Ranui, 10.1 (foil] : Night Raid, 9.13 (fell): 5 Londonderry. 9.12 (ran off); 2 Blazing Light (coupled with Vice Grand), 9.9 (fell). Won by 15 lenctha. Time. 5.26 3-ss. AWARUA HANDICAP. Of £300: li milos. 6—V A WARD, 8.1 (D. Kerr) ra en 1 4—BILBO. 7.4 (L. J. Ellis) era na 2 7—CUPIDON, 7.0 (R. Beale) r.v nv. 3 Also Started.—l Rapier. 9,4; 5 Set Sail. 8.13; 3 Baldowa, 8.11: 2 King Sol, 8.0. Vaws.rd led into the straight from Bilbo and Cuoidon and won easily by three lengths from Bilbo. Cupidon was two lengtha back. Time. 2.16. BLUFF HANDICAP. 1 mile.—l Wincratui. 9.3 (B. Brodie), 1: 6 Eauerry, 7.12, 2; 3 Eyed Ova, 7.7, 3. Also 6tartedi 2 Soldier's Hope, 8.10; 8 Glenham. 7.12; 5 Paris. 7.12: 7 Vogue, 7.8; 4 Parader, 7.7; 9 Last Thought, 7.7. Time, 1.49 4-5 a DASH SADDLE TROT. 1 mile.—4 Blue Bay, limit (owner), 1; 3 Erin Chimes, 60yds bbd. 2; 11 Baker Boy, 12yda, 3. Also started: 23 Princess Pointer, limit; 9 Younsr Bingen, limit; 5 Mountain Queen, limit, and Queen Betty, 36yds (coupled); 18 Chimines King; 8 Cloverly, limit; 17 Coy Bells and Princess Pointer, limit (coupled); 12 White Sun. limit; 1 Etambe. limit; John Deo. limit; 14 Red Spinner, limit; 19 Harrotha. 12yds bhd; 16 The Monkey, 12yds; 20 Gold Chimes, 21yds; 15 Panee Loo, 24yds; 17 Wallace Mac. 24yds: 21 Perfect Pointer, 24ydB: 7 Vasiliki, 24yds; 22 Snowcap, 36yds: 13 Fir«t Toll, 36yds; 23 Silbou, 48yds; 2 Liberal, 48yds; 3 Berma Pointer, 48yds. Won by five lengths. Time. 2.31. WINTER OATS HANDICAP, 1 mile.—2 Overhaul, 9.1 (A. Ruthven), 1; 5 Courtlev Rose, 7.0, 2; 8 Soltoe, 7.0, 8. Also started: 7 Baldowa, 9.3; 1 Miss Winkie, 8.3: 3 Doleful Ditty, 7.12; 11 Bloom. 7.8; 9 Kilbarry. 7.0; 10 Kilfane, 8.4; 4 Battle Colours. 7.3: 6 Tholomon, 7.0; 12 Salerno, 7.0. Won by a length, with three lengtha between second and third. Time, 1.48 1-5.