SURPRISES AT ELLERSLIE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22392, 13 April 1936, Page 7

SURPRISES AT ELLERSLIE

DAY FOR OUTSIDERS

ROYAL, ArPELLANT WINS HARD FINISH IN EASTER GOLDEN SHEILA'S STAKES OAKS RECORD BY ORATORY Sunshine and light showers alternated at Ellcrslie on Saturday, and speculators had similarly mixed fortune in their attempts to select the winners. In the first three races well-supported horses were successful, but beginning with the Easter Handicap outsiders thereafter returned most of the winning dividends, the largest of four of double figures being that of To Hai, in the Eden Handicap. Promise of fine weather after doubtful clouds in the early forenoon ensured fl very large attendance, which was 17,500, against 16,250 last year, and, in spite of the success of outsiders, the totaiisator handled £J8,459, compared ; with £40,331 10s on the opening day last year, an increase of £'8127 10s. The course was in excellent order, and Oratory established a race record for the Great Northern Oaks when she won in 2.32. Results ITPRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Of £'3so•. li miles 8— FLOOD TIDE, D. Davis' b g, 3yrs, by Tidal—Sicilian, 7.6 (W. Bartle) . . 1 2 P. A. Swney's b m, syrs, by Musketoon—Lagg, 7.8 (S. Tremain) . . .. . . . . . . 2 6—KING MUSK. N. G. Donald's b g, syrs, by Musketoon—Queen Arch, 7.0, car. 7.7 (J. Winder) 3 (Winner trained by R. J. Miller, Takanini.) Also Started.—l Greek Shepherd. 9.2 (L. J. Ellis); 2, Mungatoon, 8.6 (O. Mclnally), coupled with Lagoon; 9 Gay Broney, 7.9 (R. W. McTnvish); 8 Bonny Gay, 7.7 (R. Horne); 7 Korero, 7.7 (C. G. Goulsbro); 4 Kelly, 7.6, cnr. 7.8 (W. J. Broughton); 5 Maine, 7.3, car. 7.2 (P. Fearn); 11 Knight of Australia, 7.0, car. 7.2 (R. Fearn); 10 Arawa Rose', 7.0 (N. Vnughan); 12 United. 7.0. car. 7.1 (C.' L. Goulsbro). The start was slightly uneven, Maine swerving outward, losing some ground. Lagoon ran to the front quickly and led out of the' straight from Flood Tide, Kelly and King Musk. Turning along the back Lagoon was just clear of King Musk, Flood Tide, Kelly, Bonny Gay, United, Mungatoon and Greek Shepherd. Passing the half-mile Lagoon held a slight advantage from King Musk, with Flood Tide, Kelly and Bonnie Gay almost abreast, ahead of Greek Shepherd and Gay Broney, who were improving their positions. Entering the 6traight Lagoon was still in command from King Musk, Greek Shepherd, Flood Tide and Gay Broney. About a furlong from the post there was very little between Lagoon, King Musk and Greek Shepherd, with Flood Tide challenging. Flood Tide finished very resolutely to score by half a length from Lagoon, who defeated King Musk by three-parts of a length. Greek Shepherd was a close fourth, followed by Arawa Rose, of Australia, Korero, Kelly and Gay Broney. Time, 2m 6s.

GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, Of £500; three-year-old fillies; weight 8.10; miles 2—ORATORY, T. A. Duncan's ch f, by Gainscourt—Oratress, i'B. H. Morris) 1 B—LIGHT COMEDY, R. T. Reid's br f, by Whirlwind—Comedienne (L. J. Ellis) . . .. 2 7—VALISE, A. B. and Exors. late F. W. Stonex's b f. by Vaals—Cradle Song,.(S. Tremain) .. .. ..3 (Winner trained by I/. G. Morris, Marton.) Also started.—B Fulojoy (C. G. Goulsbro), i Galilee (R. W. McTavish), 1 Lady Graceful (W. J. Broughton), 5 Parquet (N. R. McKenzie), 9 Persian Lady (A. G. Cameron), 6 Tidalia (H. Goldfinch), 8.10. •Lady Graceful was hopelessly left at the start and was pulled up early. Oratory and Fulojoy were the first to become prominent, Fulojoy leading past the stands from Galilee, Oratory and Tidalia, who were practically abreast ahead of,.Persian Lady, Valise and Light Comedy. Going along the back the positions were very much the same, although Light Comedy began to move up. Passing the half-mile Fulojoy was just clear of Galilee and Oratory, who were together ahead of Vali.se, Tidalia, ' Light Comedy and Persian Lady. Rounding the home turn Fulojoy held a slight advantage from Oratory, Valise, Galilee and Light Comedy. Onct> in line for the post Oratory challenged, while Galilee, Valise and Light Comedy also made efforts. There was not much between the first four at the distance, but Oratory drew right away at the end to score by three lengths from Light Comedy, with Valise two lengths back third. Galilee was a close fourth, followed by Parquet, Fulojoy, Persian Lady and Tidalia. Time, 2m 325, a race record.

BRIGHTON HURDLES, Of £400; 2 iniles I—KING'S ARCHER. J. B. Johnson's b g, aged, by Marble Arch—Amass Queen/' 11.2 (J. H. Mcßae) .. .. 1 B—MASTER MUSK, J. H. Greenhead'B ch g, 6yrs, by Musketoon—Picture, 10.9 (A. McGregor) .. .. .. 3 6—LAP UP, J. Grant's br g, 6yrs, by Lapidary—Bon Rose, 9.4 (J. McLaughlin) 3 (Winner trained by T. M. Morriss, Cambridge.) Also Started.—3 Soloist, 12.3 (R. Webby); 6 >vee Pat, 10.8 (L. Dulicu); 4 Prince of Pn an^ e '/,9-12 (R. Cotter); 7 Modern Maid, ».9 (W Rennie); 9 Clan Ronald, 9.3 (A. Uilmer); 8 Billy Boy. 9.1 (F. Thomson), ♦v. 1° ■ hung a little at the barrier and Modern Maid led over f+u*' ence King's Archer and at the end of three furlongs she was out two lengths from Prince of Orange ana King's Archer, who Ayere followed r>i ?. n '"tervnl of three lengths by Vt • i -" At the stands Modern -Maid and Clan Ronald were together ln i rorn Prince of Orange and King's Archer, who were three lengths clear of Master Musk, Billy Boy, Lap Up, Wee Pat and Soloist, uoing along the back Master Musk began to improve his position, while Wee Pat dropped right back to the rear after nearly falling at the fence near the six furlongs, where the rider made a fine recovery. King's Archer assumed the lead at the fence near •? i Ve furlongs post and at the lialfvr • i by a length from Modern Maid, Prince of Orange, Clan Ronald and Master Musk. King's Archer led into the straight from Modern Maid, Master Musk, Princo of Orange, Lap Up and Billy Boy, with Soloist movup on the outside. King's Archer was first over the last fence and stayed on to win by three-parts of a length from Master Musk, with Lap Up a length and ahalf away third. Prince of Orange was fourth, succeeded by Billy Bov, Soloist, Modern Maid and Llan Ronald. Time, 3m 43 3-ss.

EASTER HANDICAP, Of £S00; 1 mile 7-gOYA], APPELLANT, I>r. M. G. £ezaro a br g, 4yrs, by Appellant— Royal March, 7.12 (R. Home) . . 1 SINKING FUND, B. Clarke's be, Cyrs by Acre—Peggy Paul, 7.8 (R. W. McTavishj .. .. .. ..2 GAY ROSE. a. E. Lcnnard's blk oyrs. by Gay Shield—Autumn Rose, 7.8 (S. Tremain) .. .. 3 inner trained by J. M. Buchanan, Elleralie.) 0 Also Started.—G Spiral. 8.11 (T. Green); «, 8 - 8 <L. J. Ellis): 4 Nun Nicer. ®.<> (B. H. Morris); 14 Refresher, 8.1 (J. flcLaughlin); 3 Namakia, 7.13 (E. A. Keesl h «): 1 Epris. 7.9 <R. J. Feurn); 15 Kilbeng ,7 9, car. 7.114 (H. Goldfinch); 10 fcton, 7.0, car. 7.-1 (J; Winder); 13 Croon"i|? i.O, car. 7.1J (J. Mclnally); 19 Happy landing. .7.0, car. 7.4 (C. G. Goulsbro): Vj 7.0. tar. 7.44 (W. Bartle) : 1G Adalene. 7.0, car. 7.3 (H. Long): 5 Tonncrre, 7.0. (W. M. Thomson); 18 Star Artist 7.0 car. 7.1 (C. L. Goulsbro); 8 Haut Moade, 7.4, car. 7.6 J (W. J. Broughwn).

Epris hung at the barrier and lost a number of lengths, Tonnerre and Namakia reaching the lead quickly to make play along the back from Refresher, Rereatu, Gay Seton, Sinking Fund, Royal Secret, Haut Monde, Royal Appellant and Adalene. Passing the half-mile Tonnerre and Namakia were abreast in the lead from Sinking Fund, Refresher, Rereatu and Gay Seton, who were bunched ahead of Adalene and Royal Secret, with Royal Appellant improving his position 011 the fence. Entering the straight Tonnerre and Namakia were still the leaders, from Sinking Fund, Rereatu, Gay Seton, Adalene, Royal Secret and Royal Appellant. Near the distance Namakia was just in front and was being hotly challenged by Sinking Fund and Guy Seton. A little further on Royal Appellant came through between the leaders and ran on splendidly to win by three-parts of a length from Sinking Fund, with the fast-fin-ishing Gay Rose third. Namakia faded in the last little bit to bo a close fourth and was followed by Tonnerre, Adalene, Roy a Secret, Crooning. Spiral, Epris aid Happy Landing. Time, lin 375. Sectional tinios were as follows: — First furlong, ]3 2-ss: two furlongs, 255. three furlongs, 36 3-ss; half-mile, 4S)s; five furloi gs, lm Is; and the last half-mile, 48s.

GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, Of £('>00; two-year olds; colts and geldings 8.10; flll.es 8.8; 6 fur. 9 GOLDEN SHEILA, P. A. Swney'a c.li f, by Cny Shield—Modern Ruth, 8.8 (E. A. Reusing) 1 3 —WAGNER. R H. W. Holden's b c. by Siegfried—Polonaise, 8.10 (B. H. Morris) 2 2-NOTIUM, E. L. Abbott and H. B. Gibson's oil g. by L.vsander—Makepeace. 8.10 (E. \V. McTaviah) .. 3 (Winner trained by E. A. Iveesing, Te Aroha.) Also Started.—s Cheval de Voice. 8.10 (W. Bartle); 12 Cricke;, 8.10 (C. G. Goulsbro) ; 11 Gay Streak. 8. .0 (R. Glading); 1 Maxown, 8.10 (L. J. iSllis) ; 6 Birthday Party. 8.8 (W. J. Broug iton); 7 Golden Blonde. 8.8 (L. Dtilieu); 4 Merial, 8.8 (J. Winder); 8 Moquette, 8.8 (T. Green); 10 Queen's Counsel, 8.8 (H. Goldfinch). The field gav.j a lot of trouble at the post and there was further delay after a false start. Golden Blonde proved very troublesome and she was hopelessly left. Moquette, "Wagner and Notiuni were smartest to begin, but the last-named soon lost his position. Cheval de Voice and Golden Sheila then ran up very fast on the outside and at the end of two furlongs they were the leaders from Merial, Wagner, Moquette, Birthday Party and Maxown. Entering the straight Golden Sheila and Cheval de Voice were in command l'rom Merial, Wagner and Maxown, who were almost abreast ahead of Moquette and Birthday Party. Over the last furlong Golden Sheila gave nothing a chance and drew away to win by three lengths from Wagner, who defeated Notium by lialf-a-length. Merial was fourth, followed by Moquette, Birthday Party, Gay Streak and Queen's Counsel. Time, lnl 13 2-os. Sectional times were as follows: First furlong, 13 4-ss; two furlongs. 25 4-ss; three furlongs, 37 2-os; and the last half-mile, 47 3-ss.

MANGERE STEEPLECHASE, Of .£275 , about 2J miles 9—ROXY, L. S. James' br g, aged, by Kilbroney—Daaesia, 9.0 (W. H. Preston) . . . . . . . . . . 1 2—FOREST GLOW. Mrs. A. Marshall's br c, tiyrs, by Archiestown colt—Lady Winsome, 10.11 (W. J. Bowden) .. 2 S—hLONDON, V. L. Grahame's b g, aged, by Little England—Hylysian, 9.11 (A. Gilmer) 3 (Winner trained by A. Handley, Thames.) Albo Started.—] Diamond, 11.8 (F. Thomson) ; 3 Sandy Ilix, 10.11 (J. Mcßae); 4 The Hiker. 9.8 (D. J. Burgess); 8 Town Beauty, 9.8 (J. Fergus); 6 Semiarch, 9.6 (J. Sharkey)lo Irish Comet, 9.1. car. 9.2 i (R. R. Savai?e); 7 Bells of Bow. 9.1 (A. McGregor) •, 11 Adsum, 9.0, car. 9.4 (G. Carmont). Roxy and Adsum were the leaders over the first fence and they made play up the hill from The Hiker, Diamond and Town Beauty. At the double Roxy led by a length from Adsum, who was followed by Diamond, The Hiker, Forest Glow and Town Beauty. Adsum and The Hiker fell at the fence near the mile post, and Roxy was clear along the back to show the way up the hill the second time about four lengths clear of Forest Glow, Diamond, London and Sandy Dix. Diamond, Town Beauty and Sanely Dix fell at the second fence on the hill, leaving Roxy to lead down the decline from Forest Glow and London. Roxy led over the last two fences and went on to score by three lengths from Forest Glow, who made a good effort. London was six lengths away third and Irish Comet was the only other to finish. Bells of Bow fell at the second to last fence. Time, 4m 545.

ONSI.OW STAKES, Of £275; two-year-olds; 6 fur. 1 INVER, C. W. Anderson's br o, by Iliad— Sunkissed, 8.3 (L. J. Ellis) .. 1 4—RULETTE, J. D. Shea's br f. by Chief Ruler—Lucella, 8.7 (E. A. Keesing) 2 7—RAEPATA, E. Montgomery's b c, by Brazen—Capsina, 7.2 (R. J. Fearn) 3 (Winner trained by F. Smith, Takanini.) Also Started.—2 Ned Cuttle, 8.9 (C. P. Shield); 2 Black Friar, 7.7 (W. J. Broughton). 5 Palustre, 7.5, car. 7.(3} (R. Horne); 6 Gay Flier, 7.0, car. 7.4 (J. "Winder); 10 Pari Passu, 7.0, car. 7.2} (J. Mclnally); 9 Alyth, 7.0 (W. M. Thomson); 8 Gay Step, 7.0, car. 7.2 (C. L. Gotilsbro). Gay Flier and Pari Passu were slow to begin, Rulette being quickly prominent from Inver and Ned Cuttle. With two furlongs covered Rulette was in the lead from Ned Cuttle, Inver, Gay Step and Palustre. Rounding the home turn Rulette, Ned Cuttle and Palustre were practically abreast and Inver was tucked in behind on the rails. Rulette swung away from the rails slightly and Inver immediately dashed up on the inside. Rulette continued to bore out and Inver went on to beat her very comfortably by a length. Raepata battled on to be third two lengths away and Black Friar was running on solidly in fourth position. Next to finish were Palustre, Ned Cuttle, Gay Flier and Alyth. Time, lrn 13 2-ss. EDEN HANDICAP, Of £275; 1 mile 12— I TE TTAI, E. E. Neill'a b g, 4yrs, by The Ace—Elsie Aroha, 8.3 (R. E. Manson) . . ■ ■ .. . . 1 B—VALMINT, B. Goldwater'g ch g, Byrs, by Vaals—Lomint, 8.4, car. 7.13 (S. Walsh) . . . . . . . . . . 2 14—LOOM BIN ATI ON, Mrs. A. Loombs' b g. Oyrs, by Illumination—Principal Lady, 7.7, car. 7.84 (R. Glading) . . 3 (Winner trained by R. E. Manson, Ellerslie.)

Also Started.—'' Day Wind, 8.11, car. 8.6 (J. Smith); 1 Entheos, 8.5 (B. H. Morris); 8 Sweet Rose, 8.5 (L. J, Ellis); 13 Leo Colossus, 8,3 (E. A. Keesing); G Teak, 8.2 (R. Home); 10 Little Artist, 8.0 (L. Dulieu); 5 Supreme Court, 7.13, car. 7.10 (C. P. Shield); 9 Dutch Girl, 7.12 (S. Tremain); 4 Pound Sterling. 7.11 (R. Martin); 2 Shy, 7.9 (W. J. Broughton); 15 Hawthorn, 7.0. car. 7.2 (J. Mc.Tnally); 17 Morning Bun, 7.0, car. 7.1 (C. L. Goulsbro) ; 10 Solas, 7.0 (W. M. Thomson); 11 Te Broney. 7.0, car. 7.3 i (C. G. Goulsbro). Morning Sun, Shy and Little Artist dwelt at the start, Te Hai, Valmint and Swoet • Rose being quickly prominent. With a furlong .covered Sweet Rose assumed command to lead along the back from Valmint, Te Hai, Hawthorn, Solas. Teak and Loombination. Passing the half-mile Sweet Rose was showing the way to To Hai, Valmint, Loombination, Hawthorn, Day Wind and Solas. Turning into the straight Sweet Rose was the leader from To Hai, Valmint, Loombination, Entheos, Hawthorn, Pound Sterling and Day Wind. Sweet Rose came away from tho rails in the straight and in a'great race home Te Hai prevailed by a neck from Valmint, with Loombination a similar distance away third. Sweet Rose was almost in line fourth, followed by Pound Sterling, Dutch Girl, Entheos and Supreme Court. Time, lm 38s.