RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20086, 25 October 1928, Page 18

RACING.

*THE WAIKATO MEETING. VICTORY FOR VALKON. TWO ' OUTSIDERS SUCCESSFUL. HAKANOA AND RAHEPOTO. [BY TELKOH.xrH.—OWN COUP. KSI'ONPENT. 1 HAMILTON. Wednesday The Waikato Racine Club's Spring Mretlnq was concluded at To Rapa today, before a fair attendance. The weather was dull and showery aftei the fifth race and the track was Mow, hut there were snme <jonrl contests Most of the winners were well supported, hut the victories of Ilnknnoa and Rahepoto wore of the surprise order Valkon scored a decisive win in I he Hamilton Handicap and the sprint was annexed ly Pegaway. The totalisator handled £26,065 10s, against £25,331 10s on the corresponding day last year. The investments for the meeting amounted to £53.265 10s, coinpared with £46,479 10s lust" year, an increase of £6786. Results were: — MATANGI HURDLES. Of JCI&0; 1] miles. 6 RIPON ABBEY. R. lhinnon's. 0.5 (R. Thomson) ■ ■ • • • • ' S—MASTER HOLEY. G. Gilletl's. 9.1 (C. Mh son) 2 B—FARNDON, 1!. McMiken's. 9.10 (R. Syiue) . • ■ • • • • Also Stnrted.-1 Sinosi," 11.7: '1 Uralla, 10.11: 5 Gala Day. 10.1: 7 Gold Ken. 9.,: 8 Mangaiti, 9.0. (Winner trained l«.v owner, Cambridge.) "Won by six lengths, with a head between ■ceond and third. Time. 3m 2,i --ss. F It A N K TO N lIA N DIC A P. Of -L'100; 7 fnr. P—>HAKANOA. J. Paterson's. 8.0. car 7.9 (S. Bryce) 1 6—TE NGERU. A. Cook's. 9.0. car 8.0 (A. Stead) B—VALROE. M. Robertson's. 8.0. car 7.9 (A. Dick) • • Also Started. —7 Lady Cynic. 8.10 car 8.9; 1 Oscar, 8.10; 2 Black Maire. 80. 14 Ad Wern, 8.0; Hi Whitiora. 8.0: 3 Unoco, 8.0; 13 Little Toy. 8.0; 12 Glen Star 8.0: 19 Asmodct-.s. 9.0; 17 Ossian. 8.0; la Ilnndstitch. 8.0; 10 Taneriri. 7.9; 17 Cmremore 7.9: Kinifsland. 7.9; 1 7.4: 11 Nulli Secumlus. 7.9. car B.(> (Winner trained by owner. Huntly.) Won by three tenths, with a nose between second and third. Time. lm 33 3-os. RUAKURA STAKES, Of ,£'lso, for two-year-olds; 5 fnr. I—FLYING PRINCE. E. H. Cucksey's. 3.6 (C. Lee) • • 3-AWAMUTU. R. D. Fisher's. 8.0 <C. France) • ' ' 7—FRA&ER. G. Gillett's. 7.7 (K. Gill) . 3 Also Started. —2 Volstreet. 7.7; 2 Gigolo. 7.7: 0 Spa, 7.7: 8 Trie. 7.7: 5 Dalston. 7,0. (Winner trained by F. Loomb. Te A wan tutu.) Won by a neck, with the same distance between second and third. Lime. HAMILTON HANDICAP. Of £-150: 1} miles. 2 VALKON. P. G. Harper's. 8.8 (C. France) • I—CATKIN, A. J. Toxward's. 3.6 (H. Wiggins) • ■ • • a—MINT LEAF. E. George's, 7.10 (C. Goldsboro) Also Started.—s Te' Kara 9.0; 1 Queen Arch 7 5 car 7.0: 6 Kins Smock, 7.0. car 72- 10 Transformer. 7.0: 9 Papatu, ' 12 Star Comet, 7.0. car 7.2; 8 1 ale Star. 7.0; 7 Micrometer. 7.0. car 7.2. 11 *.l 1 • (Winner trained by J. H. Wallace.- i'e A rob a.) v Won hy two lengths, with the same distance between second and third. Time. H 3-ss. TAUWHARE HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Of £150; 1 mile. j STORMY, H. W. Burch's, 9.5 (W. .Ryan) B—SCHORR, B. E. Hart's, 8.12 (C. France) 3—MERVETTE, J. Fraser Smith's, 8.8 (A. Tinker) ' Also Started. —1 Waltzer, 8.0 5 Wenday. 8.0, car. 7.11: « Bright Day. 8.0: > Hungawera, 8.0; S.Jnfante, 8.0. Winner trained by J. M. Putchen. le Kapa. Won b„ a nose, with three lengths between second and third, lime, lm Gs. WAIKATO ST EE P L E C H A S E. Of £200; about 21 miles 12—RAHEPOTO S E. Clinkard's. 9.0 (H. DaJieu) . . • • ■ • 1 9—MASTER ARCH, J. M. and T. S. Keedy's, 9.0 (E. Warner) ■ • • ■ - &—CLOCKWORK. R. W. Lewis',' 9.5. car. 10.3 (R. Olive) * Also Started. —1 Handy, 10.12; 2 Bourn. 10.7- 7 Potoaniii. 10.7; 3 Mnngani. 10.2; 1 Mashoor, 9.8. 10 Archangel, 9.8; 11 H-m-l----burn, 9.3; ti Terehu. 9.0. ear. 9.3: 13 Klllg Fame, 9.0, car. 9.5; 5 Cureaform. 9.0. Winner trained by owner, St-. Heliers Bay. Won hy six lengths, with 20 lengths between second and third. KIRIKIRIROA HANDICAP. Of .£250; 0 fur. 4 PEGAWAY, A. W. Prnngley's, 8.3 (R. McTavish) 1 ] 2—KINGFIELD, H. A. Harris', 8.12 (R. Thomson) . . 2 6—ORATION, E. George's, 8.2 (C. E. Goulabro) . 3 Also Started.- -i Flying Juliet, 8.0; 3 Waeroom, 7.8; ti Ballymoy 11., 7.0. car. 7.3; 7 Tinoiti, 7.0; 8 Regent. 7.0, Winner trained by A. Cook, Te Awamutu. Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Time,, lm 18 2-5s TAUPIRf HACK HANDICAP. Of £100; 7 fur. I—LEITRIM, G. Johnston's. 7.12 (J. Cnmmiok) 1 3 —KOMAK, N D. Rumney's, 7.12 fK. 0 ill) 2 2—SPEECHLESS, J. N. Hesdop's. 8.0. ear. 8.1 (A. Dick) . . 3 Also Started. -7 Loveband, 7.12. car 7.7; B Always, ca'. 7.4; 9 Bracken Abbey, 7.7, car. 8.0, 6 Upoko, 7.3: 4 Muster Lti, 7.0: 8 Te Waka. 7.0, cur. 7.2. 10 Mnurea, 70 Winner trained by owner, Mnt.amata Won by two lengths, with two and n-hnlf lengths between second and third. Time, lm 345. NOTES ON THE RACING. VALK.ON'S DECISIVE WIN. SEVERAL CLOSE FINISHES. [RY TKLEGRAI'It. —OWN COIIIiKSI'ONDKN'T. ] HAMILTON. Woflneaclity For the openinir event nt tlio Wniknfo meeting to-day. the Mntiinjri rTiirdles. Sinofu was a Rood favourite, being twice an v/i*ll hacked nfl the second choice. arndon Itipon Abbey took clinnre al the first fence, and was ?oon clear of On la Day, Manjraiti and Master Holey, the fioM nt ringing out. Along the hack Ripon Abbey inerenaed his •lead nnd turned for lioinc eisrht length* clear of Master Holey, Farndon and a la Bay NotViinjr had ;» (ha nee with Ripon Abliey nt. the finish, and he won by six lengths from Master Holey, who defeated Farndon by a head. Gala ,Pay was a moderate fourth, with the dlhcrs badly beaten Sinosi fell at the fence near the Bix furlong post He was in fifth position at the time, and moving up. Ril)on A1)b(ly improved with his race on the first, day and was always a winner. _There was a K ood pool on the Frankton H anC K Ca , P> u f Car ,ln(l B,ack Maire being the beet backed, with Haltnnoa al a lo n « price. showed out fust, hut Voliinond. soon ran to the front from To N K eru Oscar nnd Black Maire. Oscar took charge at the turn, to lend into the strai ß ht nd' Haka "° tt - Volirn'md H kanoa < BCrU " iv°" Ce in ! ' nc f " r Sri Tn - lme f thr ° UKll to wi " wcll by ,enKlu « '-Te N'gcxu. The f a ,t!

finishins Valroe was a nose away third and Unoco fourth. Next to finish were Oscar, Taneriro and Volimond. Hakanoa and Te Ncreru should he usoful hacks, and Valroo is a likely improver. Volimond should also do better. Flying Prince was an odds-ou favourite for the Ruakura Stakes. Gigolo and Awamutu also being well supported. alstreet delayed the start, and wis eventually left some lengths. Flying Prince and Awamutu were soon in front, and they were the leaders round the bend from Fraser, Dalston and Gigolo. Flying Prince bored out on Awamutu in the run home, and they finished wide out. Flying Prince won by a neck from Awamutu. Fraser, on the inside, was a neck away third, and Dalston fourth. Spa nnd Gigolo were next. Flying Prince and Awamutu are both trained by F. Loomb. Fraser made a good showing, and should improve. There was solid wagering on the Haniil- | ton Handicap, with Catkin. Valkon and I Mint Leaf the best, supported. Micrometer i was soon in front, with Valkon. Catkin. | King Smock and Papain also prominent. Micrometer nnd Valkon were first into the straight from King Smock. Te Kara, who moved up fast crossing the top. Catkin and Mint Leaf. Below the distance Valkon drew out, and won decisively by two lengths from Catkin, who defeated Mint Leaf by a similar margin. Pale Star was fourth, and then followed Te Kara, King ! Smock and Queen Arch. Valkon was i always prominent, and gave nothing a chance at the 'finish. Catkin made a slightly better showing than on the opening day. but the pace was not fast enough early to suit either Te Kara or Mint Leaf. The eight runners iu the Tattwhure Ilisliweight Handicap were backed in the order they appeared in the book, Stormy, Schorr and Mervette being rather evenly supported. Schorr ran to the front inside a furlong from Mei'vetto and Waltzer. Running across the top Waltzer took charge, hut .Schorr was again the lender at tlie turn, with Waltzer, Stormy. Bright Day and Mervette following. Stormy issued a challenge at tlie distance, and in a good finish bent Schorr by a nose, Mervette being three lengths away third. Wenday was fourth, with H'angawera and Bright Day next. Handy and Bourn were best backed for the Waikato Steeplechase, the winner, Rahepoto. being an outsider. Handy and Archangel made play over the first round, but at the. double they were closely attended by Master Arch, Mangani, Potoanui and Bourn. Running along the back Master Arch drew away in front, and turned across the top clear of Handy, Rahepoto, Bourn and Mangnni. Bourn fell at the post and rails, and Mangani followed suit at the next. Master Arch came on to the course proper clear of Rahepoto. the others being well beaten. Rahepoto drew level at the last fence, and came on to beat Master Arch by six lengths. Clockwork was 20 lengths awny third. Hazelburn was a moderate fourth, and Hnndv fifth. Mashoor fell in the first round. Bourn and Mangani were both going well when they fell. There was solid betting on the Kirikiriroa Handicap, Flying Juliet, Kingfield, Macroom and Pegaway all being heavily backed. Oration was quickest to begin, followed by Kingfield and Ballymoy 11. Kingfield was in charge across the top, and led round the bend from Ballymoy 11., Oration. Macroom. Flying Juliet nnd Pegaway, who were in close order. Pegaway challenged at the distance, and came on to beat Kingfield by a neck. Oration was three lengths back third, with Ballymoy 11. fourth. Then came Macroom and Tinoiti. Leitrim was a good favourite for the Taupiri Hack Handicap, with Speechless and Komak also in demand. Leitrim and Upoko led to the turn, where Leitrim drew out to win by two lengths from Komak. who beat Speechless by two and n-half lengths. Te Waka was fourth, with Upoko and Maurea next. TUIIF IN AUSTRALIA. ETHELTON'S WERRI BEE CUP. NOTES FROM THE TRACK. Australian and N-Z. I'reds Association. (Received October 25, 1'2.5 a.m.) MELBOURNE, Oct. 24. Th# Werribee Cup resulted: ETII ELTON 1 NEW HOPE .. . . 2 NOSCITUIi + KENNEY t t Dead heat. Won by three-quarters oi a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.53. Pike will ride Strephon in the Derby, sli.trp Son has been sent to Sydney and Karagan to Perth. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB THE MINOR EVENTS. DECLARATION OF WEIGHTS. [liV TELKfiIIAPII. PRESS ASSOCIATION" J CH RISTC HUR CH, Wednesday. The following weights have been declared for minor events at tho Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting:— SPRING HURDLE HANDICAP. 2 miles.—Nukumni. 12.'J; Nucleus. 10.'J: Gamecock, 10.15; Beaumont. 10.5: Diana's Lad. Bonatic, Radiate, Vexatious, Ballyfarnon. 10.2; Polyphemus, 9.12; Carinthia, Nine of Spades, 9.'J; T'roilus. "J. 4: Antrim Boy. Pantler. Atapo, 9.0. LINWOOD HANDICAP, 7 fur.—Panther, 0.4; Paper Boy, 8.11; Desert Lad, 8.10; Royal Duke, 8.9: Noteworthy, Nightrnarch, 8.8. Cairii.sader, Denier. S.u; Silver Rule, H.l: Chide, Red Heckle, 8.3; Narrative. Amor, Pound Note. 8.2; Phastar. 8.1: Rigmarole. 7.9; Some Lad, Mark Mint. 7.7: Freeze Out. King's Jest. 7.11: Impertinence. 7.1; Tembroney, 7..'5; Atone. Bank Draft. Roi de Val, Broadmoor, Solfcllo, Jet Black. The Viscount. Louise, Valuator. Bolero. Vaucluse. Royal Flower. Corsetiere. Star Raid, Chief Singer. Bon Raid. 7.0 APPRENTICES' HANDICAP. I mile.Quarterdeck, 9.0- Amor, 8.3; Wild Work. 8.1. Waterlow, 8.0; Smithereens. 7.13, Zeiixis. 7.12- Star Shooter, 7.11: Tea Girl. 7.0. Master John. 7.5 Wreath of Myrtle. 7.2; (inybird. Rnbbi. Pride. Calamine. All Comment. 7.1; Uproar. The Viscount, Royal Flower. Merivale. Star Raid. Knlrange. Thurlow 7 0 RfCCARTON HANDICAP. 9 fur.—Mundane, 9.4; Battle Colours. First Acre. 8.12; Partaga. R.ll: Thorndnle. 8.10; First Sight. 8 9: Royal Ontne. Prickles, 8.4; Gay Sonnet, Taboo, Sir Roy. 8.3; Town Bank. Historic,. 8.1 Full Feather, Staghunter. 7.13; Shining Armour, 7.9; Front Rank, 7.8; Vaward. Vigilance. Pangolin. Kilneron. Decoy Bird. SCRATCHING POSTED. goshawk rehandicapped. fI!Y TKf.l'OtMl'lf. PIIICSS. ASSOCIATION J C H RISTC n U RCTI. Wcdnesd a y Battle Colours was scratched for the New Zealand Cup nt 2.35 p.m. to-day. Duke Abbey was scratched for all engagements at the Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting at 9 a.m. to-day. Goshawk has been rehandicapped from 7.9 to 8,0 in the Stewards' Handicap, to be run on November 3. THAMES JOCKEY CLUB. IMPROVEMENTS TO COURSE. fPY TF.I.KOJItAPir. —OWN' COItP.FSPONPKNT. 1 THAMES. Wednesday. The Thames Jockey Club, which will hold its annual meeting on January 12 and 14, 1929, has completed the formation and grassing of its new mile circuit, and is now arranging for alterations to the totalisator house I'ho club committee has decided to replace the usual steeplechase and hurdle events with two high-weight handicaps. A tentative programme with a total of X2OOO in stakes has been submitted to tho authority concerned.