AVONDALE RACES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21315, 17 October 1932, Page 7

AVONDALE RACES

SUCCESSFUL OPENING LARGE BETTING INCREASE ITNE WEATHER A FACTOR WIN FOR PILLOW FIGHT BRONZE TRAY'S DIVIDEND The Avondalo Jockey Club had a welcome change of luck with tho weather for tho opening of its spring meeting 011 Saturday, brilliant sunshine prevailing in contrast to rain on tho corresponding day last year and 011 many other occasions. The attendance, officially estimated at 0000, represented a great improvement, and totalisator investments rose from £18,512 10s to £27.295, an increase of £8783 10s, or 47 per cent. The course was in excellent order and with largo fields and horses of good class, tho racing was very interesting. A feature was the success of Mr. D. J. Davis, partowner of Phar Lap, with his recent purchase, Pillow Fight. Bronze Tray, owned mid trailed at Whangarei, paid tlio only double-figures dividend of the day when ho won the Avondalo Cup. Princess Jlorcen, from Palmerston North, was a hot. favourite for tho Avondale Stakes and tcored decisively. Results; — MAIDEN PLATE, Of £120; 7 fur. FIRST DIVISION 6—.7ONATHAN. Mrs. S. L. Parson's b c, 3yrs, by Thespian—Joanfax, 8.2 (£. A. Keesing) 1 2—BELLTOPPER. G. Hen Id's b g. 3yrn, by Canusft—Marriago Bell, 8.2 (11. H. Morris) 2 B—ROXY. I. L. Denir.e's br li, 4y.ru, by Kilbroncy—Danesia, 5.2 (G. Jones.) 3 (Winner trained by H. L. Russell, To Awamutu.) Also Started.—l 4 British Columbia (R. Marsh).-19 Demylus (R. Mcßac), 5 Good Run (H. N. Wiggins), 4 Landlubber (W. J. McDowell). 13 Supreme Ruler (L. Dulieu). fi.2; 12 Shon Latour, 5.2, car. 8.3 (R. Hill); 21 Charsong. .7.11, car. 7.12 (A. G. Parsons): 17 Eldora. 7.11, car. S.O (L. M. Manson); 9 Lady Winifrede (J. F. Fergus); 7 Malikill (Bipham), 16 Spring Vale (R. Home). 7.11; 35 Traced, 7.11, car. 7.12} (R. Smith); 10 .Wee Pat, 7.11, car. 7.13 (A. Baker). Boxy jumped out first from ICO. 1 position and led along the back from Eldora. Good Run, Landlubber, Lady Winifrede, Belltopper and Jonathan. Eldora headed Rosy before reaching tho half-mile, where Lady Winifrede ran up third. Eldora led iutc the straight from Rosy, Belltopper. Good Hun, Jonathan and Mahkill, who was very wido out. Once they straightened up Jonathan made a sharp run on the raita and he had command at the difctanco to win by a length from Belltopper, who was a head in front of Roxy. Eldora was another head nway fourth and then followed Good Run, Mahkill, Demylus, Supreme Ruler, Traced and Landlubber. Time, lm 295. SECOND DIVISION B—PELTING. H. D. Matthews' b g. 4yrs, by Arausio—Pelt, 3.2 (A. Tinker) 1 I—DELRAIN. F. L. Dowding's b g. 4yrs„ by Valkyrian—Delpcen, 5.2 (K. . Voitre) 2 If) —LOOMBINATION, Mrs. F. E. Loomb's b g, 3yrs, by Illumination — Pcriicipal Lady, 8.2 (L. J. Ellis) .. 3 (Winnijr trained by A. Tinker, Te Rapa.) Also Started.—lS Directory (O. W. Mclnally), 20 Hunting March (R. W. McTavish), S Kanapa (E. Tuohey), 13 Sir Musk. (Sullivan), 8.2; 12 Beryl Latour (S. J. Cammiek), 9 Kind Words (P. McMahon). 7 Miss Rewa (T. A. Moore), 16 On Approval (A. G. Murray), 15 Sweet Whisper (H. Gilmer). lp Vilma (N. R. McKenzie). 21 Couithaven (E. Manson), 7.11. Delrain was quickest to find his feet and made play along the back from Hunting March, Loombination, On Approval, Pelting and Kind Words, with Beryl Latour running up fast. Delrain and Hunting March were practically together in the lead at the top, with Beryl Latour, Pelting, Looir.bination. On Approval and Kanapa all handy. Delrain just led Pelting rounding the turn, but when they straightened up Pelting shot past the leader. It looked as if Pelting was going to win easily, but Delrain came again in the last furlong, and ran him to a length. Loombination was three lengths away third and On Approval was fourth. Next to finish were Sweet Whisper, Kind Words, Miss Rewa Courthaven. Time, lm 27 2-ss. The following were bracketed on the totalisator:—Roxy, first division, and Pelting, second division; Supreme Ruler and Sir Musk, Shon Latour and Beryl Latour, Charsong and Courthaven, Lady Winifrede and Kind Woids, Mahkill and Miss Rewa." Spring Vale and On Approval, Traced and Sweet 'Whisper, Wee Pat and Vilma. KINGSLAND HI.GH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of £100; li miles i—TARPORLEY, A. M. Robertson's br g, syrs, by Flying King—Chatenay, 10.4 (L. Dulieu) + I—THESPIS, G. Hodgson's br g, syrs, by Thespian—Rose Queen, 9.13 (D. J. Burgess) + 6—CHANG, G. Seifert's b g, 6yrs, by Day Comet—Lady Frisco, 9.0 (H. Gilmer) 3 iDead-heat for first. (Tarporley trained by owner. Green Lane; Thcspis by H. Grny, Takanini.) Also Started.—B Royal Survey. 10.11 (H. Dulieu): 10 Advance Camp (P. Mcllroy), 9 Neil (R. Mcßne), 10.0; 7 Palutohi (R. Olive). 3 Royal Visitor (P. M. Brady). 9.13; 5 Biform. 9.11 (G. Holland); i Illumiuagh 9.1 (J. 11. Mcßae). CHAMPION HACK PLATE, Of £3OO and sweepstakes of £5 each; f.pcciol weights; 7 fur. t—PILLOW FIGHT, D. J. Davis' be. 3yr3, by Night Raid—Week End, 7.12 (P. Atkins) 1 B—SEA RULER. L. W. Spence's ch 3yrs, by Chief Ruler—Seagull, 7.12' (H. N. Wiggins) 2 B—L'ALLEGRO. P. G. Vcrcoe's ch h. Cyrs, by Day Comet —Lady Faithful, 8.9' (O. W. Mclnally) 3 (Winner trained by C. Morse, Takanini.) Also Started.—B Imamint (L. Dulieu), 13 Knight of Australia (F. J. Bentley), 10 Jjordly Knight (E. A. Keesing), 11 Princess Bede (A. Tinker), 7 Proiomtnt (S. J. Cammiek). 12 Psychologist (R. W. Mciavish), 2 Puss Moth (K. Voitre)., 5 Royal Gallant lb. .T. Ellis). 8.9; C, Holly Lu (A. G ; Parsons). 15 11 iss Lorraine (N. R. McKcnsie), 14 Prolyxo (E. Manson). 7.12; 1 Midinette, 7.12, ear. - 7.13i (B. H. Morris). Two of fho inside horses. Princess Bedc end Pillow Fight, were smartest io begin and they carried on the running along fhe back from Miss Lorraine. Midinette. Puss Moth and Psychologist. Pillow Fight just led Midinette and Miss Lorraine at the naifmile, 'where Princess Bede had dropped back fourth on tbc mil*, and Sea Tjulcr, Push Moth and Psychologic were closest of the others. Pillow Fight was first, round the bend from Midinette, who was hanging bndly, and Miss Lorraine, with a gap of nbout three lengths to Princess Bede. and Knisht of Australia. Sea Ruler challenged at the distance, but Pillow Fight stayed 011 gamely 4o beat him by a neck. 1/ Al.egro. finishing on. was tlireo lengths away fhird and Midinc-tto was fourth. Next fo finish wore Psychologist. Protomint, Princess Bedo nnd Holly Lu. Prolyxo was pulled up. J 1111 c. lm 2G'l-ss. AVONDALE CUP, Of £350; U miles 6—BRONZE TRAY. R. A. Powell's h i-', Cyrs. by Tea Tray—Florcnt. 7.0 (R. Home) - 1 B—ROYAL ARTIST. R. T. Rcid's br g, 4y!s, by Leighton—Oddity, 7.10 (K. Voitre) 2 J—HUNTING CRY. T. Fraser, junr.'s, br hj, Oyrs, by Hunting Song—Nata--1 ite, 9.7 (B. H. Morris) 3 (dinner trained by M. Stack, Whangarei.) Also Started.—7 Antique. 9.12 (13. A. Kees-j Inpr); S Valroe, B.'J (R. W. McTavish); 0 , Pnddon, 7 10 (A. G. Parsons); 2 Baroscope. 7.8 (H. N. Wiggins); 4 Gay Cockade, 7.7 (W\ J. McDowell); 10 Catoma. 7.0. car. 7,4» (R. Mcßae); 6 Limeen (N. R. McKenzie), 11 Maori Boy (G. Jones), 7.0. From a good start Valroe was quickly in fsont to lead past the stands from Baroscope, Royal Artist, Maori Boy and Hunting Cry. Maori Boy took up the running after passing the mile-post and showed the way tilong the back to Valroe, Baroscope, Royal Artist. Hunting Cry, Pnddon and Catoma, with Bronze Tray and Antique in the rear. There* was little change in fho positions at the hplf-mile. although Hunting Cry had run up Ihird nnd Baroscope had dropped hack tlightiv. Rounding the bend, Maori Bps was ftill in charge from Hunting Cry, Valroe, I'addon, Royal Artist and Baroscope, who

werer closely bunched. Below the distance Royal Artist challenged on the rails and with a furlong to go he looked liko winning. Then Bronza Tray appeared on the inside, and. getting through, went on to beat Royal Artist by a length and a-quarter. Hunting Cry was half a length away third and Baroscope was fourth. Maori Boy and Antique were closo up next, with Catoma, Gay Cockade and Lime'en following and Paddon last. Time, 2m 7 3-ss. AVONDALE STAKES, Of £300; two-year-olds, colts and geldings S.O, fillies 7.9; 5 fur. I—PRINCESS DOREEN, S. E. Hill's ch f, by Chief Ruler—Doree, 7.9 (K. Voitre) . . . . 1 2—GIPSY LOVE. C. T. Keeblo's ch f. by Hunting Song—Mountain Signal, 7.9 (L. J. Ellis) 2 11—STAR ARTIST, R. T. Rcid's b f, by Leighton—Comedienne, 7.9 (W. J. McDowell) . . 3 (Winner trained by L. Wilson, Awapuni.) Also Started.—ls Burn Dance (A. G. Parsons), '1 Enjoyment (0. W. Mclnally), 5 Glenromney (L. Manson), H Gold Pocket (13. A. Ivecßins), 8 King Musk (J. W. Chandler) and King Mcstor (S. Tremain), bracketed; 7 Spiral (B. H. Morris), 3.0; f> Coronis (H. N. Wiggins). 13 Bonnie Gay (G. Jones), 12 Bonnie Joyco (P.' Atkins), 3 Dinolli <E. Tuohey), 9 Lady Diana (E. Manson), 7.9: 10 Gay Rose, 7.9, car. 7.10 i (If. W. McTavish); 10 Gay Sheila, 7.9, car. 7.10 (G. Edwards). Barn Dance was first to begin, but was soon headed by Princess Doreen, and then drifted quickly. Princess Dorcen showed the way across the top to Glenromney. Gipsy Love. Star Artist and Lady Diana. Princess Doreen just led Gipsy Lovo at the turn, where Glenromney ran wide and Star Artist was fairly handy on the rails. Gipsy Lovo challenged below the distance, but Princess Doreen drew away in the last furlong, and beat her by a length and a-half. Star Artistwas three lengths away third and Gold Pocket was fourth. Next to cross the. lino were Bonnio Joyce, Gay Sheila, King Music and Enjoyment. King Mcstor lost his rider early. Tim<v- lm l'3-ss. FLYING STAKES HANDICAP, Of £175; 6 fur. 2—GREEK GOLD, T. Impey's br g, 3yrs, by Lucullus— Gold Fern, 7.1, car. 7.2J (H. N. Wiggins) . . . . 1 3—LACK, C. T. Keeblo's ch g. 3yrs, hy Lnckhain—Dark Town, 7.9, car. 7.4 ((jr. Joiies) 2 S—TRADESMAN. H. T. Reilly's blk g. syrs, by Raceful—Lady Birdwood, 8.1 (O. W. Mclnally) 3 (Winner trained by F. Smith Takanini.) Also Started.—4 Huntingdon, 8.10. car. P 5 (J. McFarlanc); 1 Tea Trader, 8.3 (I\. Voitre); G Gold Day. 7.12 (L. .1. Ellis); 7 Tea Chat. 7.9 (R. Home); S Tctrarchatc, 7.0. cur. 7.2 (S. J. Cammiek). The inside horses, Greek Gold and Gold Day, were smartest away, but Lack soon run to tliEi ' front to lead across the top troin Tradesman, Greek Gold, Gold Day, lea Chat and Tea Trader. Lack still led tradesman, who swung out a little, at th§ turn, with Grrek Gold. Gold Day, Tea Chat and Tea Trader next. Below the distance Greek Gold challenged and was in front with about a fur lon sr to po io win by & licck from Lack, who defeated Tradesman by two lengths. Tea Trader was fourth, succeeded by Gold Day. Huntingdon. Tetrarchato and Tea Chat. Time, lm 13 l-ss. SWANSON HANDICAP. Of £100; 1 mile. 5 —T EELS, H. H. Pharazyn's ch m 4yrs by Lord Quex—Lovematch, 7.9 (L. J. Ellis) ' •• 1 10—BUGLE CALL. W. Scholium's br g. 4jrs. by Hunting Song—St. Helen, 7.7 (W. J. McDowell) - ! 11—TRISHNA, G. Paul's ch e, aged, by i S-?remond— Mallaig, S.lo (K. Bagby) .. • •• " • \ * • ! ("Winner trained by W. Stone, Avondalo.) Also Started. —4 Great Emblem, 9.10 (L. Manson); 1 Arch Ruler 812 (E A Rcoy ing); 13 Clarcmore. S.B (L. Dulieu); 1- Hawthorn. S.G, car. 8.3 (R.'Mcßae); 6 Master Bf'erlv 8.4 (J. W. Chandler); 9 Glenrata, 8.3* (H. Gilmer); .3 Currajong, 8.0 (K Voitre); 7 Catch 'Em (A. G. Murray), 8 Ruling King (A. G. Parsons) 7.7; 2 Lady Lulu, 7.7, car. 7.10 (R. W. Mciavish). Claremore was slow to, begin and Arch Ruler was interfered with just as lie jumped away, Catch 'Em and Lady Lulu showed out first and led for a couple of furlongs from ! Teels. Currajong and Great Emblem. J.eels then took chaw and made play across the top from Currajong, Great Emblem, Catch 'Em and Lady Lulu. Entering the straight Teels was still in charge from Great Emblem. Ruling King, Currajong, Lady Lulu. Master Brierly and Bugle Call. l.otlnng -uid a chance with Teels at the finish and sue won by a length from Bugle Call. Tnshna. who was well back, was placed third and Currajong fourth. The next to finish were Ruling King. Lady Lulu, Master -Btierly. and Great Emblem. Hawthorn fell. i.me. lm 40 3-53. HENDERSON HANDICAP, . Of £125; 7 fur. 2—KING'S ARCHER. J. B. Johnson's t g, syr», by Marble Arch—Amans Queen, 7.5 (H. N. Wiggins) . 1 I—LA MODERNE. A. Byrnes' ch f. ■ j;yrs, by Lord Quex— Lady Ball, 7.13 (W. J. McDowell) .. •• • • - 1 S—POMP, G. M. Currie's br g, syrs. by Absurd— Pomyris, 7.7, car. 7.9 (L. .T.Ellis) •• •• •'• •• •• 3 (Winner trained by C. E. Mallowes r le Aroha.) Also Started. —14 Vo'liraond, 9.3 (E. A. Keei.ing); 10 High Comedy, 8.5, car. 8.0 (Walters); 11 Chief Joy, 8 4 (E. Manson). 13 Speedmint;, S.O, car. 7.10}. (G. Edwards): 3 Gold Trail, 7.10 (P. Atkins); 9 Imperial Prince, 7.7 (A. G. Parsons); 12 Eager 7 4 car. 7.0 (N. R. McKenzie); 4 \ andyke. 7 4* 'S. J. Cammiek); 16 Alloy, 7.0, car. 7.4 (R. Marsh); 6 Flying Prince, 7.0, car. 7.6 (K. Voitre); 8 Gay Idea. 7.0. car. I.e. (A. G. Murray): 7 Whakapara, 7.0, car. /.I (H. Gilmer); 15 Werata, 7.0 (R. Home). Alloy and Flying Prince found their feet quickest, but La Moderne and Pomp soon took up the running irom Flying 1 rn }ce, with Alloy dropping back and Gay Idea, Kind's Archer and Gold Trail next. Neaiin" the half-mile. Gold Trail joined Pomp in front, and they led into the straignt from. Flying Prince La - Moderne. King s Archer and Werata. Once they had straightened up. La Moderne challenged and.at the distance King's Archer also put 111 llis claim King's Archer got through bet.veen tho leaders at the half-distance and ho won a fine race by a neck frenj who defeated Pomp by a length. Gold r ...1 fourth, succeeded by Flying I rince. > £ Ides.. Imperial Prince. Chief Joy and Speedmint. Time, lm 26 2-ss. AVONDALE STAKES \VINNER A PROFITABLE PURCHASE With wins in the Juvenile Plate at Marlon and the Avondale Stakes in her only two starts, the two-year-old filly 1 rincess Doreen has proved a profit aide purchase for. Mi- a E Hill of Wellington, who bought her from the estate of the late Mr. W G. Stead for 250 guineas. Her two wins have been worth £265 and she will have an early opportunity of adding to the. total in the Welleslev Stakes at irentham on Saturday. Princess Doreen was purchased as a year--1 j tjrr n t the Trenlham sales lust January by Mr" Stead for 70 guineas. She has been trained by L. Wilson since she went into work and she has been turned out m firstclass trim for her races. 1 rincess Doieen is. fo have for Trenlham to-night. She may return for the Welcome Stakes at Llleislie in November. ; POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY f BY : TELE ORAI-H—J'KF.SS ASSOCIATION J WELLINGTON. Saturday The following handicaps havebeen declared for Ihe first day ol ho l.oveifj Bay Turf Club's meeting, to be held on .Oc tober 27 and 20: - TfNC'TTOX HANDICAP, of £fio: j fur.--n'untinV Day. Lordly % rrnmny'^ 7*4. Master Cynic. 7.3) Grand Sport, .Rangihiria, Ijallah Quex, iAK FIRST HURDLES, of £7O; H miles.— Rongo, Sunglare, 0.0. _ ROSELAND HACK, of -W:, (. f' lr -~ A iiruille 90- Sabatini; B.G; Llnek Songster 8.4; Sunny Bachelor 8.2; Stitch 8.0; ' n' v 7 li- Master Frank, 7.a; lfunlfnu' Juy, Summer Hill. Golden Pennant. I M\KARA B KA HANDICAP, of £80; 1 milo. Alerrv Damon, 0.0; Teller, 8.11; -1 fti Ao, 8.0; Malohat, 8.4: Gold Trail. Hunting Day.. 83; Autumn Sun, 80; Courageous, 7.10, Rnlrl Front 7.0; Valsier, Lady Spy, 7.a, Bob In, Both well, Little Wonder, Organiser, ''FLYING HANDICAP, of £7O; O.fur.Tai Ao, 0.0: Teller, 8.11 ; Gold Hunting Day. 8.5: Sunny bong, 7.8. Bold Front, 7.8; -Valsier, 7.5; Gamshd, Mustei Cynic, 7.0. OCTOBER HANDICAP, of £00; 1 mile.— L-idv Sdv. 0.0; Block Songster, 8.6; iama Waiata '.Sunny Bachelor. 83: Bob In. 8.2: Knhunoke, 7.3; Measurer, Golden Pennant, 7.0. RETURN OF HISTORIC [BY Xf.LECiRAIMf —OWN CORHK.srONDENT] WELLINGTON, Sunday Historic iis returning from Sydney by tho fitenmcr which left last Friday. . i