FAVOURITES BEATEN

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22398, 20 April 1936, Page 7

FAVOURITES BEATEN

ONLY ONE SUCCESSFUL HIGH TEA'S GOOD DIVIDEND handicap to sinking fund tonnerre captures sprint Only one favourite, Tonnerre, was successful at'tlio opening of the Avondale' Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting on Saturday, although -.lie majority ran prominently, four finishing second and two third. Some of the winners were not greatly fancied, and there were several good dividends. Del rain and High v Tea paying double figures, the latter returning over a score and the best price of the day. The various events were well contested and most of the finishes were fairly close, the only easy win of the day being that of Tonnerre in the Railway Handicap. The Foley Memorial Handicap, tho chief rauo, was won by Sinking Fund, and Loombination prevailed narrowly in an exciting finish in the Whan Handicap, the mile and ;ii-quarter hack event The weather was fine until after the •fifth. race, when there were light showers. The course was in excellent order and smart times were recorded. The attendance was good and the totaljsator handled £25,02;}, compared with 5£19,870 10s on the first day last year, jin increase of £5152 10a. Results: ROSEBANK HANDICAP. Of £100; 7 fur. S—THANG-ILAMBA, A. E. Penrce's ch f, 3yrs, by Whirlwind—Adi Vunivola. 5.6 (L. Clifford) 1 1 MAINLAND, Executors late A. W. Prangley'3' h m, syrs, by Lucullus— Greylands, 8.10 (K. McTavish) .. 2 }o SERGIA. A. E. Glading and W. H. L<>e's b l", 3yrs. by Lord Quex—Sunny Hours, 8.3 (R. Gladi:ig! .. .. 3 (Winner trained by W. R. Patterson, Tak.tnini } Also Started.—2 Ptao Robles, 9.0 (H. Goldfinch): 4 Hunting Maid S.IC (S. Tremain); 3 Cyllaros (W. J. Broughton), 7 Solas. 6.3 (R. Home); IS Gemland, 8.0, car. fi.2 (J.. F. Fergus); 11 Gold Musk, 8.0, ear. 8.4 (L. Turvey); 9 Hohana, 8.0, car. 7.9 (C. L. Goulsbro); 6 Hessketoon (E. A. Keesing), 17 Rua King. 8.0 (G. Gomm); 13 Lady Valma, 8.0. car. 7.11 (P. Fearn); 8 Le Chasseur (O. Mclnally), Hi Miss Musketoon (R. J. Fearn), 15 Morning Sun (C. Shield), 11 Overdue (N. Vaughnn), 12 Prince Abb, 8.0. car. 7.13 (S. Walsh). The start 'was uneven, Thangilamba being smartest, away, while Morning Sun. Overdue and Miss Musketoon were left. Thangilamba and Paso Robles were the leaders along the back from Mainland, Sergia, Rua King, Solas and Hohana.-Passing the half-mile Thangilamba was showing the way to Mainland, Paso Robles, Sergia, Rua King, Cyllaros, Hohana and Solas. Entering the straight, Thangilamba held a slight advantage from Paso Robles, Mainland, Sergia, Rua King and Cyllaros. Once in line for the post, Mainland challenged, but she had no chance with Thangilamba'. who stayed on to win by a length. Sergia was another length away third, with Pasts Robles and Prince Abb almost in line. Next to finish were Cyllaros, Rua King and Le Chasseur. Gemland and Hohana fell just after entering the straight. Time, lm 28 1-os AVONDALE HURDLES. Of £1C0; about 11 miles 3-r-KIXG MESTOR. E. S. Groat's br g. '' syrs, by King Lu—Lady Mestor. 9.8 . (G. A. Baker) . . . . . .. 1 I—MODERN,MAID, C. Hazlett's br m, Gyrs. by Little England—Glenopal, 9.9 (W. Rennie) .. . . .. .. 2 ft—GOLDEN ENGLAND, O. Managh'u ch g, aged, by Little England— Golden Cheshire, 9.12 (R. E. ThomEon) . . 3 (Winner trained by owner, Onehunga.) Aiso Started.—6 Prince of Orange. 10.0 (R. Cotter); 5 The Hiker, 10.0 (D. J. Burgess); 4 Victor Colima, 9.11 (J. F. Fergus); 9 Benighted, 9.3 Stewart); 7 Dark Princess, 9.0 (W. Lawson); 11. Domo, 9.0. car. 9.1 (L. Turvey); 10 Rulinf King, 9.0 (D. V. Craddock); 8 Swift Speor, 9.0, car. 9.1J (R. Watson). . Modern Maid and The Hiker were the leaders over the first fence, and when the field had settled down after jumping the second hurdle The Hiker and Dark Princess were together in the lead from Swift Spear, Modern Maid, Golden England and King Mestor. Turning along the back, Swift Spear was in command from The Hiker, Modern Maid, Golden England and King Mestor. Modern Maid jumped to the front at the fence near the fivefurlongs, and she led across the top from Swift,. Spear and Golden England, with King Mestor moving up ahead of Ruling King, Victor Colima and Benighted. Modern Maid and King Mestor were together in front entering the straight from Golden England, Swift Sjiear, Benighted and Prince of Orange. King Mestor held a slight advantage at the iast fence and went on to win by a length and a-quarter from Modern Maid, with Golden England two lengths away third. Swift Spear was fourth, succeeded by' Benighted, Prince' of Orange, Victor Colima and Dark Princess. Ruling King fell at the last fence. Time, 2m 43 4-ss. TJTIRANGI HANDICAP, Of £130; 1 mile 6—DELRAIN, W. James' b g, aged, by Valkyriun—Dclpcen, 7.10, car. 7.111 (G. Cameron) '• .. .. .. .. 1 1-LIGHT COMEDY, R. T. Reid'e br f, oyrs, by Whirhvind—Comedienne, 7.10 (J. Winder) .. . .. . . .. 2 B—ADALENE, J. Hannon'a b m, Gyrs, by Little England—Kinetic, 8.5 IN. R. McKenzie) . . . . . . . . 3 (Winner trained by owner, Avondnle.) Also Started.—s Miss Lu. 8.2 (G. Gomm); 8 Roman Mascot, 8.1 (L. Clifford); 2 Keith Lu. 7.8, car. 7.9 (R. McTavish); 4 Tuaheahe. 7.3. car. 7.'4 (R. Home); 7 Parquet, 7.0 (W. Thomson); 9 Psychologist, 7,0. car. 7.4 (W. Bartlc). The inside horses, Light Comedy and Miss Lu, were quickest to begin, and they gave way at the end of a furlong to Psychologist, who led along the back from Light Comedy, Roman Mascot, Delrain, t Parquet, Miss Lu, Adalene, Tuaheahe and Keith Lu. Passing tho half-mile Psychologist was several lengths clear of Light Comedy, Roman Mascot and Miss Lu, who were bunched ahead of Delrain, Parquet and Adalene. Turning into the straight Psychologist and Miss Lu were in command from Roman Mascot, Light Comedy, Adalene, Delrain and Keith Lu. Once in line for the post Light Comedy challenged, and then Delrain ranged up on the outside. Delrain held a slight advantage Qver tho last half-furlong to win by . three-parts of a length from Light Comedy, who defeated Adalene by two lengths. Keith Lu ran on to get fourth, ahead of Tuaheahe, ParQuet, Roman Mascot and Miss Lu. Time, lm 39 l-£ss. FOLEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP. Of i'2so; 11 miles 6—SINKING FUND. B. Clarke'n b g, Gyrs, by Acre—Peggy Paul, 8.2 (N. R. McKenzie) . . 1 3 GALILEE, E. 11. Cucksey's ch f. 3yrs, by Chief. Ruler—Lady Bede, 7.9 (R. McTavish) . .. 2 I—FLOOD TIDE, D. Davis' b g, 3yrs, by Tidal—Sicilian, 8.9 (L. Dulieu) . • 3 (Winner trained by J. F. Tutchen. / To Rupu.) Also Staried.—4 Nun Nicer, 8.8 (W. J. Broughton); 2 Guy ltose. 8.4 (R. Ilorne); G Knight of Australia, 8.2 (H. Goldfinch); 9 Velocipede, 7113 (J. McLially); 10 Gay Broney, 7.11 (S. Tremain); S Bonny Gay, 7-9 (It. W. Savage); 11 Grand Talk. 7.4. ear. 7.3 (P., Feam); 7 Maine, 7.4 (W. Battle); 12 Day Wind. 7.0, car. 7.1 i (W.' Ihomson); 13 Star Artist, 7.0, car. 7.1 (N. Vtughan).

I The field went away to a fair start and Galilee and Star Artist • wero quickly in tho lead from Sinking Fund and Day Wind, with Velocipede last. Passing the seven furlongs Star Artist held a slight advantage from Galilee, with Sinking Fund, Flood Tide, Day Wind, Maine, Nun Nicer, Bonny Gay and Gay Roso following. At the halfmile Star Artist was the lender from Galilee, Sinking Fund, Flood Tide, Day Wind, Gay Rose find Nun Nicer, Nearing tho turn Galiloe assumed the lead and she wits first into the straight from Star Artist, Flood Tide, Gay Rose (wide) and Sinking Fund (rails). Below the distance Galilee just led, but Sinking Fund finished well to beat her by a length. Flood Tide was threeparts of a length Mvay third and Maine was a close fourth. Next to finish were Velocipede, Grant. Talk, Day Wind, Bonny Gav and Gav Rose. Time, 2m 7 l-ss. OAKLEY HANDICAP, Of £120; two-year-olds; 5 fur. G—GOLDEN BLOSDE, E. Fitzgerald's ch f, by Defoe--Crisis, 9.1 (N. R. McKenzie) . . . . . . v . . 1 2—KARL, F. Ormoiid's br c, by Arausio—Sunny Honrs, 8.11 (W. J. Broughton) . . . . . . . . 2 I—ANION, T. Imjvi-y's b c, by Chief Ruler—Hyades, 8 S (R. McTavish) .. 3 (Winner trained by I. Tinsley, Gisborne.) Also Started.—3 Ned Cutlle. 8.8 (C. Shield); \0 Marjory Daw, 7.10 (N. Vanghan); fi Philemup, 7.7 (S. Tremain); 7 Palustre, 7.5 (W. Thomson); 11 Bonstar, 7.0, cnr. 7.3 (J. Cam:nick); 8 Gay Flier, 7.0, car 7.5j (J. Windori; 12 Gay Step, 7.0 (R. W. Savage); 4 Quadroon, 7.0, ear. 7.4 (R. Home) ; 9 Tip Toes. 7.0, car. 7.1 (J. Mclnally). The inside hors.-s Bonstar, Tip Toes and Ned Cuttle vere smartest away, but Anion and 1' a lustre went very fast from the outside, to be in front, after going a fudong, from Golden Blonde, Karl, Marjory Daw and Gay Flier. Anion and Palustro were together in the lead entering the straight from Golden Blonde, Karl and Gay Flier. Inside the distance Golden Blonde ranged alongside the leaders and she went on to win by a length from Karl, who finished strongly to beat Anion by half a length. Palustre was a close fourth, followed by Gay Flier, Philemup, Gay Step and Tip Toes. Time, lm 1 1.-ss. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Of £210; 6 fur. I—TONNERRE. A. Rownn's blk a:. 3yrs, by Vaals—Miss Sphinx, 7.9 (4t. Home) - . - • • • .. 1 11—PRINCESS STAR. W. Scholium's br m, aged, by Sandstar—Jolly Princess, 7.2 (W Thomson) . . . . 2 12—TRIUNE. W. H. Maria's ch c. 3vrs. by Tippler—Trice. 7.0 (J. Mclnally) 3 (Winner trained by Owner, To Awamutu.) Albo Started.—3 Rereatu.-9.12 (J. H. McRae); 10 Enge, 8.7, car, 8.2 (0. Evann): 2 Epris, 8.5 (R. J. Fearn); 14 Greek Gold. 8.4. car. 8.31 (M. Stewart): 5 Crooning. 7.12 (S. Tremain); 9 Bellkyrian, 7.10 (W. J. Brpughton); 4 Coronis, 7.3 (R. W. Savage); 8 Scotland. 7.3 (P. Fearn); 7 Whirling. 7.2 (N. Vaughan); 13 Lady Ruler, 7.0. ear. 7.3| (W. Bartle); G Wahine Reihi, 7.0. car. 7.51 (J. Winder). Princess Star, Wahine Reihi, Triune and Coronis were smartest to begin, but Tonnerre went fast in the first furlong and at the top was in command from Bellkyrian, Triune, Princess Star, Lady Ruler, Wahiae Reihi. and Whirling. Entering the straight Tonnerre was just clear of Bellkyrian, who was followed by Whirling, Ladv Ruler, Princess Star and Wahine Reihi. Tonnerre was still in command at the distance and went on to win by three and a-half lengths from Princess Star, who finished solidly on the rails to beat Triune by two lengths. Bellkyrian was fourth, succeeded hv Coronis, Crooning, Lady Ruler, Wahine Reihi and Scotland. Time, lm 12 4-os. WHAU HANDICAP, Of £lso;' 11 miles 2—LOOMBINATION, Mrs., A. Loomb's b g, Gyrs, by Illumination —Principal Lady. 8.7 (R. Glading) .. 1 I—SHY. R. W. A. Lewis' ch g, 4yrs. by Valkyrinn—Stage Fright, 8.2 (R. Home) .. ..2 9—KING TUT. W. Gough's ch nr. aged, by King Nassau.—Nowema. 9.2 (J. F. Fergus) 8 (Winner trained by R- R- Savage. Te Awamutu.) Also Started.—3 Vera Acre, 8.10 (S. Tremairi): G Tutor, 8.8 (L. Clifford); 4 Dutch Girl. 8 5 (H. Goldfinch); 10 All Irish. 7.7 (J Winder); 11 Barograph, 7.7, car. 7.2 (W. Thomson); 8 Full o' Scotch. 7.7. car. 7.4 (P. Fearn); 5 Gay Sister, 7.7 (J. Mclnally): 7 To Broney, 7.7, car. 7.9 (W. J. Broughton). Full o' Scotch led early from Loombination, Barograph and Gay Sister. Barograph assumed the lead when the field had settled down and he was the pacemaker along the back from Loombination, Gav Sister, Full o Scotch, Shv, Tutor and King Tut. Passing the half-mile Barograph was still in command from Loombination, Gay Sister, Full o' Scotch, King Tut, Tutor and Dutch Girl. Entering the straight Barograph had charge from Loombination, Gay Sister, Full o' Scotch and King Tut", who was moving up on the outside, with the others bunching. In a great race home Loombination won by half a length from Shy, who finished strongly on the outside. King Tut was three-parts of a length away third and Tutor was fourth. Next to finish were Vera Acre, Dutch Girl and Gay Sister. Time, 2m 8 2-5s CHEVALIER HANDICAP. Of £1510; 7 fur. LI—HIGH TEA. R. W. J. Cuthbert's b g, 4yrs, by Tea Tray—Refinement. 7.0, car. 7.2 (P. Fea:rn) I 1— SEBROF, W. E. Slade's br g. 4yrs. by liiiculhiB —Klysian-Graceful mare, 8.5 (J. F. Fergus) 2 12— DARK SHADOW. G. W. Vercoe's br c. 3yrs, by Leighton of AcreMadam Lobelia. 7,0. car. 7.4 (ft. J. Fearn) .. ■ . •• • • .. o (Winner trained by P. Corrigan. Whangaiei.) Also Started.—t Torch. 8.7 (E. A. Keesing); 8 Fleetwind, 8.5 (S. Walsh); 5 Queen Nona, 8.5 (R. Home): 1 Lornacre, 8.3. car. 8.3 i <N. R. McKenzie): 3 Valise. 7.12 (S. Tremain); 9 Dancing Lady. 7!) (15. W. Jones); 5 Gallant Knight, 7.9 (L. Clifford); 10 Tidalia, 7.5, car. 7.0 (W. Thomson); 14 Hope Lass, 7,0 (N. Vaughan); 13 Illimani. 7.0, car. 7.1 (R. W. Savage); 7 Lady Voyonne, 7.0 (.T. Mclna?ily). Sebrof and Torch were quickest to find their feet, Sebrof leading along the back from Lornacre, Fleetwind, Gallant Knight, Queen Nona and High Tea. At the half-mile Sebrof was just in front of Gallant Knight, with Lorn<acre handy on the rails, and Fleetwind, Queen Nona, Torch, Dancing Lady and High Tea following. Sebrof was first into tho straight from Gallant Knight, Lornacre, Fleetwind. Queen Nona, Dancing Lady and High Tea. Lornacre and Fleetwind issued strong challenges at the distance and a little further on High Tea made an effort. High Tea maintained his run in good style to win by three-parts of a length from Sebrof. Dark Shadow finished fast to be third, a length away, and Fleetwind was a close fourth. Then followed Lornacre, Torch, Valise and Dancing Lady. Time, lm 26 l-ss.