RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19806, 29 November 1927, Page 15

RACING.

TAKAPUNA SPRING MEETING

KING LU WINS CHIEF EVENT.

SPRINT RACE TO PAGAN EI JLL

TRAGIC DEATH OF JOCKEY.

The Takapuna Jockey Cltib's Spring Meeting was concluded yesterday before a good attendance. It was showery and blowing when racing commenced, hat the Weather improved after a few races, although a sharp shower fell just after the last race, The course was in good order and the racing was again interesting. F ve favourites were successful and the other winners were also well backed.

Mr. R B. Hine's fine horse, King Lu, recorded a nice performance by winning the St. Andrew's Handicap, the principal event, from end to end, Valkon and Papatu filling the minor places. The favourite, Paganelli, won the sprint event in decisive fashion, having several lengths to spare from the second horse, Dave.

An unfortunate mishap, resulting in the death of the jockey R. Reilly, occurred during the running of the Rakino Handicap. Though his mount did not actually fall, Reilly was unseated from White Wings near the two-furlong post and was killed instantly, having his neck broken and his skull severely injured. It is thought that ho was thrown against the course rail. An inquiry was opened into the accident and was adjourned until 2.30

p.m. to-day. A lengthy inquiry was held with reference to the running of horses in the Takapuna Plate on the opening day, but no evidence was adduced warranting the judicial committee taking any action. The crowding at the start of the race was considered to Iks of an accidental nature. The totalisator handled £42.765 10s, compared with £40,557 10s on the corresponding day last year. The total investments for the meeting amounted to £100,526 10s. as against £82.806 10s last year—an increase of £17,720. The results were:—

VAUXHALL HANDICAP. Of £3OO. "Winner of each division £135. second £ls. 7 fur, FIE ST DIVISION. 3—SAUCY LASS. Hob. E. W. Alison's br m. 4jvb. by Tea Tray—Lads* Ciiia, 8.2 (F«. McTavish> .. .. j>. ■ 1 i— BOMBARDER. E. P. Andrew's br g, 3yrs, 8.2 (T. Green) . . . . 2 14—FLYING TRESSES, W. W. and S. L. Dunn's b f, 3yrs, 7.7, ear. 7.Si <C. Davies) 3 Also Started.—l2 Queen Comet (C. CarS.fi; 4 Taurimn (G. Holland). 8.3; 13 Pompeius {<". McCarthy), 7.11. car. 7.13; 20 Spnltnore (N. Davis), 7.10; 10 Luxurious (W. Jones), 7.7, and Mosque (B. Gill), 7.7, car. 7.8!, bracketed; 15 iiane Grey (L. Manson). 7.7. car. 7.9. and Storm Fiend (R. Reilly), 7.7, bracketed; 11 Frowning Beauty (C. Goldsbro'), 7.7. car. 7.8, »nd Diamond Queen (C. Brown). 7.7, bracketed. (Wiener trained by T. W. Taylor, Takapuna.) Won by three lengths, with two lengths between .second and third. Time, lm 25 3 3s. SECOND DIVISION. 7—WHAKA KING. -J. H. Green head's ' ch g, Syrs. by King Lupin—lvaritea, 8.2 (H. Wiggins) 1 S—FLITTER, J. Hanks' br m. 4yrs. 7.7 (K. Gill) 2 9—CATAPULT. A. E. Tatf, ley's be. 4yrs. 8.3 (R. Hall) . . . . . . 3 Also Started.— 1 Orchus (E. Keening*. P. 10; <5 Auriculas (G. Spinks), 8.6; 8 Atapai . iC. I France). 8.2, car. 8.3; 17 Orbit (A. Pritfcotl >. 7.12. car. 7.13';; 13 Brampton (J. Camaiiek), 7.0; 5 Young Pretender (P. McMahon). 7.7, car. 7.81 (bracketed with Flitter); IS The Lover (H. Giimer), 7.7. and Blago 'P. Murphy), 7.7, bracketed; 16 Kyntrzone (E. Tuohey). 7.7, oar. 7.12. and Culigie (C. Davey), 7.7, bracketed. (Winner trained by P. Conway, Elleralie.) Won by a hend, with a neck between •econd and third. Time, lm 295. !?AW.\U HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. O.' .£250; Been id £'->5. third £ls. 1 mile 3 fur and JOyds. I—WEDDING MARCH. R. Harmon's b g. Gyrs. bv Quin Abbey—Uranium, '10.4 (W. Rennie) 1 S—-RED COMET, ,T. Clothier's cfc g. aged. 10.5 (J. Mcßae) . - • 2 5 GOLD RAIN. C. J. Carmont. sen's , b g, aged. 0.0 iC. Carmont) . 3 Also Started.—2 tJralla (G. Holland). 10.5; P /Kumehameha (T. Chaplin), 9.10; 7 Qninvnrdia (A. McDonald), 9.10; 4 Potoanvi (W Tricklebank). 9.6: 9 Slump (C. Hastings). 9-*_ 0 Daddy's Gi*"l (L. Dulieu), 9.2; 10 Lord Thuraham (P. McGuire), 9.2. (Winner"trained by owner, Cambridge.) Won by three-parts of a length, with a neck between second and third. 'lime, 2m 2SB.

STANLEY HANDICAP. Of £250; second £35. third £ls. 7 fur. 3—ROYAL DOULTON. KouSeton Bros.' br m, 4vrs. by Romeo-—'Tecoma, 8.13 /A. McCormac) 1 Ift—LADY ROBINSON. K. Heaton and J. S. Kean's br m, 4yr», 7.13, car. 8.1 (R. Mackie) 2 6—KING ARCH. R. B. Bines' be. 4yrs, 8.9 (A. Ticker) 3 Also Started.—3 Rarakau <E. Keeaingl. 9.1: 8 Winsome Boy (K. Gil!), 9.0, car. 8.9: 2 Subdivision (R. McTaviah), 8.12; 5 Welkne (S. Henderson), 5.3. car 8.4; 7 Carinthia t'A. Driacoll) 8.2; 9 Abbey Day (C. Davies). 8.1: 4 Abbess (P. McMabon), 7.11. car. 7-S: 11 Wyoming (W. Jones), 7.7; 32 Pompeius (H. Gilmer). 7.7. (Winner trained by W. Townaend, Pukekohe.) Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Tirue, lin 29 *-58. / CAUTLEY HANDICAP. Of £400; second £75. third £25. 6 fur. 2 p \GAJTELLI, G. R. Crawford end I? W. Roberts' br jr. 3yrs, by Lord .Quex— Ringdove, B.G <li. McTavish) 1 6—DAVE, J. D. Jones' b g, Oyrs, 7.13 (W. Jones) * B—NASTORI, E. George's h m, oyrs, 7.0, .car. 7.8] (C. Goldsbro ) - Also Started.—4 Town Guard (S. Henderson), 8.10; 3 High Finance (T. Green), «.12; 2 Awarere (K. Gil!), 7,11; <> I own Bird ft,. Davies) 7K; 9 Antomne (11. \\igg)nß). / .0, e.»r. 7.4; 7 Antrim Hoy (N. Davis), 7.0; 10 Major Abbey (H. Gilmer). 7.0. (Winner trained by M-. J. Carroll. To R.ipa.) Won by three-partii of a lengtn, wit_n a neck between second and third. lime, 1m 15 2-ss.

; ST. ANDREWS HANDICAP. Of i'eoo; second £IOO. third £SO; 1 mile 1 fur. 5-KING LIT. R. B. Mines' h b. syro, tiy Lucullus —Shower Gold, 8.10 (A. Tinker) ■ . • 1 I—YALKON, P. G. Harper's br g, 4yrs, ■ 8.7 (S. Henderson) ' 6—PAPATU, Geo. Paul's b g. syrs., 7.10 (K/ Gill) 3 Also Started.—i Eden Hall ,<T. Green), 8.8; 6 Transformer <E. Keestng), 8.8: 7 Hipo /C. Goldsbro). 8.2; 0 True Blood (U. M&ekie), 8.2; 10 Master Doon (R. McTavish), 8.1; 3 Llandudno <L. Mnnson), 7.13; 13 Desert Glow (H. Lee). 7.7: 13 i\ew Moon (P. McMahon), 7.0; 11 Sleepy Sol (O. Brown i. 7.5; 8 Tinokoa (H. Gilmer), 7.1: If, Archer.o (R. Reilly). 7.3; 18 Quincoma (J. Cammiek), 7.1: 17 Nucleus <W. Jones). 7.0; 15 Golden Krist (H. Wiggins). 7.0. car. 7.i. (Winner trained by It. Edwards. Te Aroha.j Won by half a length, with two lengths : between second and third Time, ltn 5Js |

RAKINO HANDICAP. Of £100; second £75. third £25. For two year-olds; 5 fur. 2—PRODICE, F. E. Loomb's b f, by Catmint —Hyadcs. >?.ll JR. Mackie) I 7—THE BEGUM. A J, McGovern's br f, 7.1 (W. Jones) . . . - . • ■ 2 3—MOEIJAU, W. C. Ring's b f. 7.2. car. 7.4 (H. Wiggins) . . . . 3 Also Started.—l Katarena (H. Gilmer), P.i; J Patodawn (T. Green), 8.1; 6 Catonian <N. Davis). 7.10; 14 Sir Mond (L. Mancar. 7.9j; 8 Red Lion (C. Brown). 7.1. car. 7.5}; 12 Nankin Blue iC. Goldsbro), 7.1; 9 Volimond (W. Orange). 7.3: o White Wings fit. Reiily), 7.2, car. 7.3: 10 Maurj»'er.i (.). Cmiiraick), 7.2, car. 7.31; 3 Look Out (S, Brvce). 7.0 (bracketed with Moehau); 13 Section (P. Murphy). 7.0. car. 7.7: 11 Lidy Mestor (li. Gill), 7.0. 'OVinner trained by owner, Te Awamuiu.) Won by half a length, with s neck between second and third. Time, lm 3 1-Sa.

PUftTKB HACK HANDICAP. Oi £230; second -£35. third £ls; 1 mile 1 fur. S—MISS POTOA, J. \Y. Cathro's b in, 4yrs,, by Potoa—Lady Viola, 8.6, car. 6.1 (K. Gill J ... *„. . . 1 4—PIET. J. Williamson's b g. svra, 8.10 (A. Driacoll) o 3—WAR OFFICER. E. B. McLaren and Mrs. J. Henderson's b g. 4vrs, 8.5 .(T. Green) 3 Also Started.—9 Alonsoa iK. McTavish). ?j 4; <A. Tinker). 9.3; 5 Baby Bun (H. Wiggins), S. 11; 1 Golden Wedding (E.. Ludlow,., 8.9; 12 Uli is gar (E. Kcesing), Si 10 JBahama (C. Carmont). 8.4, car. 8.5; tt- (S. Henderson». 8.3, car. 8.4; 13 Highaown (W. Tricklebank), 8.1; II Arch Queen (R. Mackie), S.I; 8 Cynthia X (L. Maason), 7.9. {Winner trained by owner, PBproa.) Won by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, lm 55 3-sa. NG-ATARINGA HANDICAP. Of i' 100; second £75. third £25; 7 fur. 1 -M C. G. Macindoe'a h f. Svrs, by Tea Tray—Taiamai, 7.9 (T. Green) 1 0 J D. Jones' b g. 6yrs, 8.6 (R. McTavish) i JO-HIGH PITCH. J. Irwin's b g. 4yr' s '.9 (L. Manson) 3 Also Started.—2 Branson lA. Driscoll). |" 5 = 4 ,c. 0a 7r °, uard tG - Holland), 8.10; 3 r It , .H«nderson>, -U ; t; Maeroom (E. Ludlow), ~11; , Serang .J. Cammick), 7.1!; b Archeen (C D,ivies). 7.9; 9 Rarangi (P. McMahonj 7.8; 11 Eh Tim: (C. Goldlbro'S. ' .7, car. 7.8. (Winner trained by J. T. Jamieson. Papasura.) Won by three-parts of a length, with two lengths between second and third Time lm r s - | NOTES OX THE RACING. : | SEVERAL CLOSE FINISHES, j FIVE FAVOURITES WIN. I | J The Vauxhall Handicap was run in two ' divisions, dividends being paid on ' the ! winners only. Orchus was entrusted with < strong support, while there was ftiso good I backing for Saucy Lass and Bombarder. j From a good start in the first division Luxurious xaoyei first, soon to give way to | Flying Tresses", who led along the back from j Queen Comet, Bombarder, Diamond Queen j and Taurimn, with Saucy Lass well bock. j Crossing the top Saucy Lass moved up fast. ! and at the turn was up in front with Flying I Tresses and Bombarder. the trio being well | clear of Taurimu and Diamond Queen, j Saucy Lass drew out in the straight to win easily by three lengths from Bombarder, ■ who defeated Flying Tresses by two lengths. I Taurimu waa a moderate fourth, followed by ! Luxurious, Storm Fiend and Pompeua. s There was a little delay at the start of j the second division, but a good start was ! eventually effected, Whaka King leading out j from Orchus, Atapai, Catapult. Flitter and • The Lover. Running to the home turn ' Whaka King was just in front of Orchus j and Atapai. with Flitter handy and Catapult j moving up. Near the turn Orchua ap- < peared to stumble and nearly lost his rider, 1 who made .1 remarkable recovery. The ■ incident cost Orchus several lengths, and \ Whaka King stayed on in front to score ' by a head from Flitter. Catapult was a | neck away third and The Lover fourth. Orchu3 was fifth, and then came Atapai, Kyngzone and Brampton. Wedding March Scores.

Wedding March, Ur,ilia and Red Comet were fairly evenly backed for the Kawau High-weight Handicap, with the others at good prices. They left to a good start, and Daddy's Girl was soon in front, to lead past the stand from Uraila, Red Comet. Kamehameha and Lord Thumham, who were bunched, and Wedding March handy on the rails. Potoauui ran up to Daddy's Girl a Ion:; the back, where Rod Comet and Uralla tyere together next. and Wedding March close up. Crossing the top Potoauui began to drop back, and Red Comet joined Daddy's Girl :'n frout, while Wedding March improved his position and Ural'o was going back. Wedding March ran up on the inside of the leaders at the turn, tvhere Gold Rain also became prominent. Wedding March was not troubled at the finish, and won well by three-parts of a length from Red Comet, who defeated Gold Rain by a neck. Dnddy'a Gir! was fourth, and then in order were Lord Thumham, Potoauui and Uralla, Gold Rain came from a loug way back. The Stanley Handicap wes a fair betting race, with Royal Doulton favourite, and good support also for Subdivision and Rarakao. A good start saw Subdivision and King Arch quickly in front, to lead along the bach from Abbess. Rarakau, Carinthia and Lady Robinson. Lady Robinson ran up fourth across the top, otherwise the order waa unchanged, although Royal Doulton was moving up Subdivision, King Arch and Abbess were in close company in front entei mg the straight, with Lady Kohinaon and Royal Doulton handy. Once in line for (be poat Royal Doulton came through and woo in good style by half a-length from LJad/ Robinson, who beat King Arch by hj, neck. Abbess was fourth, followed by Subdivision Pompeius. Abbey Day and Rarakau. An Easy Win.

For the Csutley Handicap Paganeili was a good favourite, with Awarore and Iligti Finance nest, in request. There was some delay at the start. Major Abbey being vcty fractious. Awnrere and High Finance moved first. High Finance leading along the back from Awarere. Paganeili. Dave, Nastori and Town Guard. Paganeili joined High Finance in front as they crossed the fop. Town Guard also improve! bis position. Nearing the turn ■ Town Guard stumbled and lost his rider when moving up fast on t,he rails, Paganeili was first round the bend, and eventually won very easily by three lengths from Dave, who just lasted long enough to beat Nast.ori by a neck. Awarere was fourth with High Finance and Antrim Boy nest and a bis cap to Town Bird. The St. Andrew's Handicap was a good betting race with Valkon, King Lu and Llandudno the best supported From a good start King Lu led past the stands from New Moon. Nucleus and Llandudno. Running along the back King Lu was closely attended by Nucleus and Desert Glow, had moved up fast at the seven furlong post, with Llandudno. New Moon and Valkon racing abreast next and Tinokoa heading the others. This order was maintained across the top. but wearing the turn Valkon ran up second, while Nucleus and Desert Glow were dropping back. In a good finish King Lu st.'.yed on to win by half a length from Valkon with I'ar-atu tv.'o lengths away third. Sleepy Sol was fourth, followed by Eden Ball. L\ ■ vrt Glow Arc bono and Hipo

Prodice's Victory. There was good wagering on the Uakinc Handicap with heavy support for Patadawn, Prodice and the Moehau-Look Out bracket. Nankin Blue and Prodice moved first, but soon gave way to Mauriaena. who made play from Prodice. Ked Lion. Moihau and Look-Out with The Begum next The field bunched up crossing the top and Moehau. Mauriaena. Red Lion, The Be gum and Katarena were in a big bunch entering the straight. Prodice came through at the finish and won by half a length from The Begum, who beat Moehau by a, neck. Mauriaena was fourth followed by Patadawn. Katarena. Volimond and Look-Out. White Wings ai>poared to become unbalanced near the two furlong post and lost her rider. It. Reilly. who was picked VP dead. Golden Wedding was favourite for the Pupuke Hack Handicap with Waltzi-r und War Officer next in request Baby Bun was slightly left at the start, Golden Wedding loading out from Highnown, Arch Queen and Cynthia N. The leading positions were much the same along the back, where Illingar and Mssa Potoa were also prominent. Miss Potoa run to the trout at the top and led into the straight clear of Piet. Alonsoa. War Officer ami High flown. Miss Potoa stayed on at the finisi) to win by three lengths from L iet. \V ai Officer being a neck away third Cynthia N. was fourth and then in order were Illingar. Alonsoa. Arch Queen and Waltar. There was a good pool on the Ngataringa Handicap. Ti Tree being a firm favourite with Branson also heavily bucked, the pair carrying about half the investments. Day Guard found his foot quickest unci made play along the hack from li Tree, Macroom. Dave and Archeno. Running across the top Macroom joined Dav Guard in the lead, while Branson moved up fifth on the rails. Ti Tree and Dave drew to the front at. the turn, where tliey were closely attended by Archoen and Day 3'uard. with Branson next. 'I i I tee did jiest in the run home and beat Dave by »hree-pnrts of a length. High Pitch being wo lengths away third. Branson, who was unluckv at tne turn, was fourth, with Divy Gusrd, Scat, Eh Timi and Archeen text.