NEW BRIGHTON CLUB.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20391, 21 October 1929, Page 9

NEW BRIGHTON CLUB.

VICTORY FOR SIR AUTHOR.

SUCCESS OF NELSON ATA.

PEARL LOGAN WINS AGAIN. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH. Saturday. The New Brighton Trotting Club's meeting was held to-day in fine weather. The course was in good order and tho ■ uttendanco was fair. The toialisator investments totalled £26,001, compared with £25,786 10s at the September meeting last year. Results were:— INNOVATION HANDICAP.

Of £125; unhoppled trotters; 14 miles. 7—KING'S POYAGE, B. Grice's, limit

(D. Withers) S—GKEAT DILLON. H. Murfitt's. limit

(Owner) • • "• • ,•> 8 2-NANCY McKINNEY, G. E. Thompson's, 21yds (M. B. Edwards) ~ o

Also Started.—l 4 Fifa and Dillfashion (bracketed), 6 Rupture, 8 Our Lornu. 16 Arohanui, 18 Great Applause, 15 Key. 16 Bill Heather, 9 Addie Guy. 12; Iwanta. limit; 11 Duco, 10 Great Glee, 12yds; 4 Avoness, 3 Great Burton, 24; 10 Nelson Wood, 48; CO Miss Wilkes, CO; 1 Scuttle, 84: 13 Victor Bingen, 120. Won by three lengths, with ft similar distanco between second and third, lime, 3m IJB SHIRLEY HANDICAP. Of £135; li miles. 2—JACKY LOGAN, J. Ibbotson's. 12yds (R. B. Berry) „ • • 1 I—CUSHLA D'OR, A, J. Higgs' 48yds (F. G. Holmes) . . . . 2 S—OTAIO ROSE. W. Townley's, limit (R. Townley) . • 3 Also Started.—26 Lady Zora. 21 Chnllengcr, 9 Ktißsell Pointer, 11 Rcy Child, 21 Happy Lass. 13 Brook Pointer, 6 Lightwood, 16 Dicky D'Oro and Reylet (bracketed), 3 Gu" Denver, 25 Mystery Child, 20 Little Victor. 23 Lux, 1 The Thistle, limit; 4 Llewellyn, 14 Warrinore, 8 Mussolini, 12yds; 18 Ecstacy, 12 Peter Daunt, 24; 15 Great Epsom, 36: JO Grace Huon. 48; 19 Kautoma, 84: 27 Sonoma Child, 22 Torchlight, 9G; 17 Great Triumph. 144. Won by two lengths, with five between second and third. Time, 3m 28 l-ss.

WAIMAIRI HANDICAP. Of £3OO ; 2 miles. 3—SIR AUTHOR, A. Anderson's, 24yd» (C. S. Donald) 1 2—JEAN McELWYN, D. R. Peenelt's, 96yds (R. Humphreys) .. .. 2 "II—BILLY SEA. J. F. Cannell's. 84yds (Price) . r . . 3 Al6o Started. —13 Sonoma, 12 Mao Dillon, limit; 6 Kiowa, J June De Oro, 5 Apex. 12yds; 8 Granite City, 9 Firpo,. 14 Locanda Boy, 4 Fair Wane, 24; 2 Sunshower. 24 (bracketed with Jean McElwyn); 10 Baynut. 48; 7 Avenger, 60. Won by a neck, half a length separating second and third. Time, 4m 37 3-ss.

SPRING HANDICAP, Of £130; l'i miles. S—ARIKITOA, G. E. Thompson's, 24yd# (M. B. Edwards) .. .... 1 I—EUGENE DE ORO, G. and A. Dunn's, 12yds (F. Holmes) . - .. 2 7—PATSY PHEGAN, Mrs. E. Berryman's, limit (C. S. Donald) . . .. 3 Also Started—l 4 Myra Locanda. limit; 7 Shadowland, 21yds (bracketed with Patgy Phegan), 3 Loiterer, 2 Logan Princess. 4 Venarc, Haydock, limit; 10 Audrey Dillon, 11 Vikcta. 9 Ariki, 12ydB; 13 Sylvio Logan. 0 Alpine Melody, 12 Erin's Lynn. 24. Won by two lengths, with four between second and third. Time, 2m 495.

AVON HANDICAP, Of £160; unhoppled trotters, 2 miles.

7—NELSON ATA. J. Deyell's, 48ydB (A. Butterfield) I—NEW METFORD, N. L. Price's,

30yds (Owner) .... 2—WRITER. E. Morgan's. 21yds (C. S Donald) t

Also Started.—l Victor Bingen, G Accumulator, limit; 10 Little Johnnie, 24; 3 Repute. 48; 5 Midland, CO; 8 Dolores, 13. Young Carbine. 72; 9 Nelson Boy, 96. Won by two lengths, half a length separating second and third. Time, 4m 49 2-os. BRIGHTON HANDICAP. Of £155; 1 mi]o. 2—PEARL. LOGAN, Q. H. MurfiU's. 24yds, inc. 12 pen. (C. S. Donald) . 1 I—LOUGH NEAGH, T. Brankir's, limit (D. Withers) 2 B—HECTOR'S OWN, C. H, Breeze's, 48yds (R. Townley) 3 Also Started.—9 Winter Audubon, limit; 5 Alpine Melody,* 4 Mac Dillon, 6' Black AVattlo, 12yds; 7 Cullensville, 2 Dilnon (bracketed with Pearl Logon). 3 Curfew Boy, 24. Won by a head, three lengths separating second and third. Time, 2m 15 3-ss. BIRCH HANDICAP. Of JJIM): 11 miles. 6—BILLY SEA, J. F. Cannell's. 24yds (T. Price) . . • • • •« • • 1 G—EXCLUSIVE, A. Fox's, 24yds (M. Holmes) ..2 7—APEX, E. A. Berry's, limit (Owner) 3 Also Started.'—l Muriel De Oro. 4 June Do Oro, 10 Tamerlane, 5 Anonwand, limit; 8 Great Triumph. 13 Baynut, 2 Orphan, 12yds; 3 Invader, 24. and Auguste Dillon, 36 (bracketed); 12 Granite City, )1 Trimmer, 24: 9 William the Great, 24. and Talent, 60 (bracketed); 15 Jolly Chimes, 17 Athalone, 11 Roicole. 30; 14 Dundas Boy, 84. Won by a long neck, with a length betweon second and third. Time. 2m 475.

FAREWELL HANDICAP. Of £140; 1 milo. 2—SUNFISH, F. W. Johnston and Mrs. Johnston'B, 24yds (R. B. Berry) ~ 1 ft—ALVINA, A. Howard's, limit (J. Bryce, junr.) .. 2 9-SYLVIE LOGAN, T. H. McKeniie's. 24yds (M. Stewart) 1 3 Also Started.—4 Hackthorne, limit, and Shadowland. 24yds (bracljeted): 3 Rap. 11 Horotane, 13 Red Audubon, limit- 14 Vikota, 12yds; .9 Ariki, 12 Cullensville, 1 Whito Sun, 24; 5 Proud Dillon, 15 Bins Boy, 36 i 6 Hector's Own, 48; 15 Firpo. GO. Won by-two lengths, with three between second and third. Time, 2m 15 2-ss.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

SOME SMART PERFORMANCES.

ACCIDENTS IN LAST EVENT,

[BY TELECEAW. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday.

King's Voyage looked a winner from tho start of the Innovation Handicap at the New Brighton Mooting to-day. In striking contrast to some of his other performances of late he began auickly and the issue was never in doubt. In tho straight Great Dillon was second when ho broke and was passed by Nancy McKinncv. who also went in the air. Groat Dillon was auickly into his stride attain and he osrain challenged King's Voyage. D. "\Vithera. driving tho latter, hnd only to shake tho reins and King's Voyage won very comfortably. Ho improved seven seconds on his handicap time and even tho maximum penalty allowed will not stop him from winning again.

Nancy MoKinney was early in a good position but broke just when it seemed she might pay a dividend. Great Burton showed plenty of speed but broke several times. Scuttlo lost ground at tho start and Bell Heather was tho only other to show any promise. Tho winner paid a double figure dividend. Cushln, d'Or, who, on a question of time alone, seemed particularly well treated in the Shirley Handioap. was made a warm favourite. Though she raced a good deal hotter than sho had done at Methven the previous week, she found ono in Jackio Logan just too good for her. Jackio Logan took the lead in the straight nnd was challenged by Cushla d'Or, Whilo the latter was beina hard driven Berry had also to shake up Jackio Logan to do his best. It was a good tussle, but fifty yards from the post Cushla d'Or tired and Jackio Logan won comfortably. Tho winner has not been in Berry's hands for » great time but this is tho second win secured. He is a much improved pacer. Oiaio Boso hung on to gain third rlaco but there was not a great deal of merit in her performance. Tho dividends returned were email.

.Tune do Oro was a very warm favourite for tho "Waimniri Handicap, while the Sun-shower-Jcan McElwyn bracket w&s only slightly belter supported than Sir Author. It was » Cue race from start to finish. Be-

fore entering (lie straight Sir Author was in" second" place to June do ■ TD'r<v . whos§ driver was netting busy 09 hin mare. Sir Author soon settled the pretensions of, Junedo Oro but then Sunshower, Billy Soa and Jean McElwyn challenged' the leader. Tho last-named failed by a narrow margin to reach Sir t Author, while Billy Sea was right up. ' Sir Author won we 11,., but ho seemed very tender after the race. Ha may be on the winning list again shortly. Jean McElwyn put up a great performance from 96 yards behind and she was driven a nice race by R. Humphreys. Sunshower is a more than useful sort who may win a race shortly. Billy Sea freut A fine race to finish within half a length of tho winner.

Eugene de Oro, strength of his Methven running, was' greatly fancied for tho Spring Handicap, while conqueror on that occasion, was allowed to go out at a good price, When the pacemakers had had enough Arikitoa and Eugene do Oro ctmo through and in a short, sharp tussle, the former soon got the upper hand and went on to win rather, comfortably, while Eugene de Oro, eased in the last fow strides, was a good distance ahead of Patsy Phegan. Evidently Arikitoa was improved by his race at Methven. Ho finished straight and true and there is no reason why he should not win over two ipiles. Eugene de Oro is speedy but not a good stayer. Shadowland and Ilaydock were next to the placed horses and tho latter may win a race before long.

New Mclford was a short-priced favourite in tho Avon Handicap, and with half the journey gone ho looked to have a royal chance. At tho distance post he was showing tho way, but Nelson Ata, driven a patient race, had a good deal in reserve, and finished strongly to beat New Melford. who went to a break as the post was reached. Nelson Ata gav« a really good display of trotting, and ho stayed on better than he has done of late. Writer, after being last', to begin, turned on a great burst of speed and. trotting faultlessly, almost overhauled New Metford. At one stage he must have b»en standing; the leaders up a hundred and fifty yards. Ho has won at the pacing gait, but it seems that, ho has only to become solid to win among the straighttrotters. There was keen speculation on the Brighton Handicap, Lough Neagh# who has failed repeatedly, being made a hot favourite. Lough Neagh commenced smartly and with half the journey gone he looked a likely winner. Over the last part, however, Pearl Logan came with a good run and got the verdict by a _ head. Lougll Neagh did not seem to finish like a good one and he is evidently a bit over-rated. A big field went to the poßt for the Beach Handicap and backers who supported Invader and Muriel de Oro came a bad crash. At the finish Muriel de Oro, Apex, Avonwood, Auguate Dillon, Billy Sea- and elusive all came with a great dash and only a head separated the bracketed pair as the line was crossed. The dividend was a double figure one. Billy Sea and Exclusive. are both trained by N. C. Price at Rangiora. and ho lias dono a lot of good with a. pair that were not reckoned to be of much use. The Farewell Handicap was a chapter of accidents. The field had travelled three furlongs when Red Audubon, ridden by A. Holmes, came down and over him toppled Shadowland (C. Ring), Cullensville (D. O'Connell). Hector's Own (M. Holmes), and Rap (D, Benaott), while Anki hadHiis chance extinguished and was pulled un. White Sun and Sunfish just managed to avoid the smash. Sunfish won comfortably. The winner is a Southland-bred gelding and Berry's horsemanship had a good deal to do with the final result. The accident extinguished the chances of several horses, but it is doubtful under any circumstances whether Sunfish would have been beaten. AUCKLAND CLUB'S MEETING. REHANDICAPS ANNOUNCED. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday. Penalties for tho Auckland Trotting Club's Spring Meeting are:— . . Waitemata Handicap.—Paradigm, now 30yds bhd. _ v- ■ - Improvers' Handicap.—-Jacky Logan* 12yds bhd. October Handicap.—Sunfish, 12yds bhd. Electric Handicap.—Sunfish, 24yds bhd. SEASON'S FIXTURES. October 26, 28—Auckland Trotting Club. p. November 2—Wellington Trotting Club. November 12, 34, 16-rNew Zealand >.etro« politan Club. * November 20. 23—Otahuhu Trotting Club. December 27, 28, 31—Auckland Trotting Club