AVONDALE AUTUMN RACES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22399, 21 April 1936, Page 7

AVONDALE AUTUMN RACES

MEETING CONCLUDED ONE FAVOURITE WINS SPRINT RUN IN RAINSTORM autumn handicap surprise SUCCESS OF SCOTLAND As was tho case 011 Saturday, only one first favourite was successful on tho concluding day of the Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting yesterday. However, the dividends generally were of smaller dimensions. There was a good attendance and, excepting for tho intervention of a very heavy rainstorm prior to and during tho running of the sixth race, tho Mount Eden Handicap, the weather; was fine, but overcast. So heavy was tho rain that the horses could not bo seen until they were well into the straight, and even then they could not be very clearly distinguished. Sergia gained an outstanding victory in the Dominion Handicap, but tho other races wcro very keenly eontested. Investments for the day totalled £20,455 1 os, compared with £15,181 for the second day last y;>ar, an increase of £5274 10s. The aggregate for tho meeting was £45,478 10s, against tho 1935 total, £35,051 10s, an increase of £10,427. Results :-rHOBSONVI LLE HURDLES, Of £160; about 1J miles 6—LAP UP, .T. Grant's br k, syrs, byLapidary—Bon Rose, 9.9 (K. E. Thomson) . . . ■ • • • • . . 1 I—BENIGHTED, H. "W. Morris' br e. aged, by Mountain Knisht —Too Late, 9.2 (J. P. McLaughlin) .. .. 2 >—THESPIS G. Hodgson's br g, aged, by Thespian—Hose Queen, 11.4 (D. —' J. Burgess) .. .... .. 3 (Winner trained by W, H. Patterson, Takanini.) Also Started.—6 Wee Pat, 10.7 (L. Dulieu); 1 King Mestor. 1(1.4 (G. A. Baker); 3 Golden England. 10.0 (J. H. Mcßae); 4 Modern Maid, 10.0 (W. Rcnnie); 7 Swift Spear, 9.1, (X. Watson). Swift Spear led over the first two fences from , Thespis, Golden England and Benighted, with King Mestor and Modern Maid next. Turning along the back, Swift Spear was out two lengths from Thespis, with Benighted, Golden England, Modern Maid, King Mestor and Lap Up following. Thespis jumped to the front- at the fence near the six furlongs, and Swift Spear fell at the next, bringing down King Mestor. Thespis was then left in charge from Benighted rfnd Golden England, with Lap Up moving up. Rounding the turn Lap Up ran to the front and was first into the straight from Benighted, Thespis and Golden England. Benighted led over the last fence just ahead of Lap Up and Thespis, and Lap Up finished best to win a good race by a neck from - Benighted, with Thesp s a similar distance away third. Golden England was fourth, succeeded by Wee Pat ami Modern Maid. Time, 2in 50s. DOMINION HANDICAP, /Of £100; 7 fur. , t—SERGIA, A. E. Glading and W. H. Lee's b f. 3yrs, by Loid Quex— Sunny Hours, 7.6, car. 7.10J (R. Glading) .. 1 I—MAINLAND, Eiors. late A. W. Pranpley's b m, syrs, by Lucullus— Greylands, 8.1 (R. W. McTavish) .. 2 B—GAY PAPA. G. Courtney's bf. 3 yrs, by Gay Shield—Hukapapa. 7-0, car. 7.4 (C. G. Goulsbro) 3 (Winner trained by A. C. Jones, Te Rapa.) Also Started.—2 Thans:ilamba, 8.3 (L. Clifford); 3 Paso Robles. 8.1 (H. Goldfinch); and Spearcourt, 7.0, car. 7.3 (R. J. Fearn); 5 Barograph. 7.4, car. 7.0 (W. Thomson). 13 Solas, 7.3 (N. Vaughan i; 11 Cyllaros, 7.3, '"car 7 7 (W J. Broushton): 12 Hohana, 7.0. c*r" 7.3 i (S. Treroain); 10 Overdue, 7.0. car. 7.6 (J. Winder); 14 Frances Acre, ~0. car. 7.3 (J. Mclnally); 6 Prince Abb. 7.0. car. 7.3 (W. Bartle); 15 Joyzell. 7.0. car. 7.7 (R. Stratton)'; 9 Hessketoon, <.O. car. 7.3} (R. W. Savage); 7 High Quality, (.0. car. 7-91 (R. Horne). Overdue and Mainland were smartest to begin and they were the early leaders from Hohana and Sergia. With two furlongs covered Hohana was in command, and she led across the top from Paso Robles, Overdue, Thangilamba (who was running up on the outside), Mainland, Sergia and Solas. Lntering the straight Hohana, Paso Robles and Thangilainha were abreast in the lead from Mainland and Sergia. Once in line for the post Sergia soon ran to the leaders, and she drew a^' a J to win easily by three and a-half lengths from Mainland, who defeated the fast-finishing Gay P.ipa by a length. "Hohana was fourth, followed by Uyl- — laros, Prince Abb, High Quality, Hess.ii ketoon and Solas. Time, lm -9s. nursery handicap, Of £120; two-year-olds; 6 fur. I—BIRTHDAY PARTY. T. H.Lowry's br f by Gninscourt—Morion s Birthday, 8.7 (W. J. Broughton) .. • • ' 6—PHILEMUP. "W. R. Shattock's bike, by Philamor—Cheioid, <.o (B. iremain) • • • • * * '' 4—QUEEN'S COUNSEL. B. T. Reid • ch f. by Chief Ruler— Legality, 7.11 (C. G. Goulsbro) (Winner drained by P. W- Davlß ' Woodville.) Also Started.-2 lnver 8.13 (W Bartle); 8 Anion, 8.9 (R. W. McTavish) 9 Marjory Daw, 7.8 (N. Vaughan); J n Pa lußtre. . . £ - Thomson): 6, Gay Flier, 7.0. . • ? (p Savage); 5 Quadroon, '.O, Fearn). . The start was very uneven. Anion being worst away, while In e , ? Flier, Queen's Counsel and Q l !| were also slow to begin. Phi Pj Birthday Party and Palustre all the best' of the start and at the top Birthday Party and Pa lustre were the leaders from Anion, who had run up very fast, Philemup, Gay 1< lier an Queen's Counsel. Philemup showed the way into,the straight to Birthaay 1 arty and Anion, who were clear of Palustre, Gay Flier and Queen's Counsel. Cnce fairly in line for home Birthday Party asserted herself and she won nicely by three-parts of a length from Philemup, who defeated Queen's Counsel by half a length. Palustre was fourth, followed by Inver, Gay. Flier, Quadroon and Marjory Daw. Anion was pulled up near the post. Time, lm 16 4-ss. WAITAKEREI HANDICAP, Of £120; 6 fur. 9—SEBROF'! W. E. Slade's br g. 4yrfl, by Lucullus—Elysian—Graceful mare. 8.11 (J. F. Fergus) 1 14—QUEEN NONA, Mrs. L. _ M. B. Ellerington'a b m, syrs, by King Lu Elnona, 8.4, car. 8.7 (N. R. McKenzie) . . . • • • • • I—MATORU, K. Hannon's be. 3yrs, by Acre—Katuscha, 7.0, car. 7.3 (a. Trernain) . . . • • • • • (Winner trained by W. Cough, Avondale.) Also Started.—4 Triune. 9.3 (O. McInally); 10 Te Hai. 9.1 (E. Manson); 16 Ballyraoney, 8.11. car. 8.8 (I. Smith); 7 Torch. 8.6 (R. W. McTavish); 11 Teak, 8.3 (R. W. Savage); 6 Shy. 8.2 (R. Home); 9 Hish Tea, 7.12. car. 7.9 (P. Fearn): 15 Lord Wiilonyx, 7.9, car. 7.6J (R. Stratton); 13 Gallant Knight, 7.8, car. 7.91 (L. Clifford);; 5 Dark Shadow, 7.6 (R. J. Fearn); 12 Red Flame, 7.0 (W. Thomson); 17 Lady Voyonne. 7.0, car. 7.6 (W. J. Brouehton); 8 Gay Sister, 7.0, car. 7.24 (J. Mclnally); 8 Solo Song, 7.0, car. 7.3J (J. Cnmmick). Shy was badly left and Matoru was first away from Red Flame, Gallant Knight and Sebrof. When the field had settled down Sebrof was in command from Teakf Matoru, Gallant Knight, Solo Song, Queen Nona, Red Flame, f. Lord Wiilonyx and Triune. Rounding the home turn Sebrof and Solo Song were together in the load from Teak, Gallant Knight, Queen Nona, Matoru and Lord Wiilonyx. The leaders came away from the rails in the straight and the distance Matoru, High Tea,

Queen Nona and Teak were challenging. However, Sebrof would not be denied and lie went away near the end to score bv a length from Queen Nona, who got up to defeat Matoru by a head. Teak was placed fourth, ahead of High Tea, Dark Shadow, Lady Voyonne, (Jav Sister and Red Flame. Time, lm 15 l-ss. AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of X'2so; 11 miles 10—SCOTLAND, W. J. McLean's b g, oyrs, by Acre —Bonny Mabel, 7.0, cur. 7.2} (P. Fturn) .. .. .. 1 C— GAY HOSE, A. K. Lennnrd's blk m, syrs, by Guy Shield—Autumn Rose, 8.2 (R. Home) ~2 7—KNIGHT OF AUSTRALIA, A. Toomun's br g, ngci), by Windbng—Belle Shot, S.O H. G :>ldfinch) . . .. 3 (Winner trained by owner, Mntninata.) Also Started.—4 Sinking Fund, 8.11 (N. 1?. McKenzie ) ; 1 Galilee, 7.13 (R. W. Mc.Tavish); 5 Velocipede. 7.11 (J. Mclnally); 8 l?oyul Secret, 7.8 (W. J. Broughton); 9 Bonny Gay. 7.7 (R W\ Savage); 3 Maine, 7.4 (C. G. Goulsbro); 2 Keith Lu, 7.0, car. 7.3 (S. TremainJ; .11 Day Wind, 7.0 (W. Thomson). A fair start was made and Galileo Mas quickly in tlio lead from Sinking Fund, Day Wind, Royal Secret, Knight of Australia and Velocipede. Going along the back Galileo was the leader from Sinking Fi nd, Royal Secret, Knight nf Australia, Bonny Gay, Day Wind, Velocipede and Scotland. Passing the half-mile Galilee, Royal Secret and Knight of Australia were in close order ahead of Sinking Fund and Bonny Gay, who were together, with Day Wind, Scotland and Velocipede following. Filtering the straight Galileo, Royal Secret and Knight of Australia were abreast in the lead from Sinking Fund, Bonny Gay Scotland, Day Wind and Velocipede. Nja'r the distance Velocipedo challenged on the inside and Scotland on the outside, Scotland finishing best to win by half a length from Gav Rose, who came very fast. Knight of Australia was a similar distance away third, and Veloc:pedo was almost in line fourth. Next to finish were Day Wind, Bonny Gay, Royal Secret, Sinking Fund and Galilee. Time, 2m 9 2-os.

MOUNT EDIEN HANDICAP, Of £160; 6 fur. 3—REREATU, C. A. Boles' br g, 6yrg, by Paper Money—Vicereine, 9.11 (N. R. McKenzie) . . . . .. .. 1 I—PAKANUI. J. M. Reedy's br g, 3yrs. by Hunting Soi;g—Love Token, 8.8 (C. G. Goulsbro) .. .. .. 2 4—PUSS MOTH, Eoulston Bros.' b g. aged, by Catmint—Midget, 7.3 (P. Fearn) 8 (Winner trained by F. Gilchrist, Onehunga.) Also Started.—2 Princess Star, 7.6. car. 7.1 (W. Thomson); 5 Coronis, 7.2 (R. W. Savage); 6 Whirling. 7.1 (N. Vaughan); 7 Lady Ruler, 7.0, car. 7.35 (W. Bartle). The r< n ce was run in blinding rain and it was impossible to pick lip the horses until they were about a furlong from home, and they could not be clearly distinguished even passing the post, although Rereatu could be seen to finish well and just win by a neck from Pakanui. Puss Moth was half a length away third and Princess Star was fourth. Time., lm 16s. MOUNT ROSKILL HANDICAP Of £130; 1 mile 3—LOOMBINATION. Mrs. A. Loomb's b g, 6yrs, by Illumination—Principal Lady, 9.2 (R. Glading) ~ .. 1 4—TUTOR, W. Scholium's b g, 4yrs. by Chief Ruler—Graciosa, 8.8 (G. Gomm) .. . . 2 B—FULL O' SCOTCH. J. Priscott's ch g. syrs, by Raceful—Scotch Nell, 7.0, car. 7.2 (J. Mclnally) .. .. ..3 (Winner trained by R. R. Savage. Te Awamutu.) Also Started.—l Valise. 8.0 (W. J. Broughton); 7 Tidalia, 7.6 (W. Bartle): 2 Hunting Maid, 7.0. car. 7.31 (R- W. Savage); 6 Persian Lacly, 7.0, car. 7.41 (C. G. Goulsbro): 10 Te Broney. 7.0, car. 7.2 (W. Thomson); 5 Le Chasseur. 7.0, car. 7.24 (P. Fearn); 9 Barograph, 7.0, car. 7.4 (J. R. Forsyth); 11 Gold Musk. 70, car. 7.1 (N. Vaughan). The inside horses, Persian Lady, Valise and Tidalia, were smartest away. Persian Lady led for about a furlong and a-half and then fell, Te Broney going over her. Tidalia then went to the front and at the half-mile she was the leader from Tutor, Valise, Loombination, Full o' Scotch, Le Chasseur and Hunting Maid. Rounding the turn Tutor headed Tidalia and they were followed by Loombination, Le Chasseur (rails), Valise and Full o' Scotch. Loombination ran on strongly over the last furlong to win by a length from Tutor, who defeated Full o' Scotch by half a length. Valise was fourth, succeeded by Hunting Maid, Le Chasseur, Tidalia and Gold Musk. Time, lm 44 2-ss.

MORNINCSII9E HANDICAP. Of £lcO: 1 mile 4—CROONING, A. B. and Exors. late F. W. Stonex's br m, syrs, by Whirlwind—Cradle Song, 8.0 (W. J. Broughton) .. • • • • .. 1 2—DELRAIN, W. James' b g, aged, by Valkyrian— 8.7 (G-. Cameron) • • . . 2 3—EPRIS. A. L. Pratt's b g, 6yrs, by Shambles—.Tcanerette, 8.7, car. 8.4 (C. P. Shield) ..3 (Winner trained by W. Gall, Otahuhu.) Also Started.—l Adalene. 8.7 (N. R. McKenzie); 8 Roman Mascot. 8.0 (L. Clifford): 7 Keith Lu, 7.9 (R. Horne); 6 Sirona, 7.7 (J. Winder); 5 Tuaheaho, 7.2 (R. W. Savage). Delrain was smartest away from No. 1, but Epris soon ran to the front to lead along the hack from Tuaheaho, Roman Mascot, Adalene, Delrain, Crooning and Sirona. Passing the halfmile Epris was a couple of lengths clear of Tuaheahe, Adalene, Delrain, and Roman Mascot, with Crooning moving up. Epris was still in charge entering the straight from Tuaheahe, Crooning, Adalene and Delrain. As soon as they straightened up, Crooning took the measure of the leaders and she went on to win very decisively by two lengths from Delrain, who battled on solidly on the rails. Epris was a head away, third, and Adaleno was almost in line fourth, with Roman Mascot, Tuaheaho, Keith Lu and Sirona next. Time, lm 44 2-ss.

HONOURS AT AVONDALE THE LEADINC WINNERS As the result of tho victory of Loombination each day at Avondalo Mrs. A. Loomb headed tho winning owners' list with £2lO. Mr. B. Clarke, owner of Sinking Fund, and Mr. W. J. McLean, owner-trainer of Scotland, each won £2OO. Mr. H. Rowan, as owner-trainer of Tonnerre, secured £loo. Tho most successful trainers wero W. H. Patterson, who produced Thangilamba and Lap Up, and R. R. Savage, who trains Loombination. N. R. McKenzie and R. Glading rode three winners, W. J. Broughton and P. Fearn two. AVONDALE INQUIRIES EFFECT OF RAIN CONSIDERED After the falling of Persian Lady and Te Broney in tho Mount Roskill Handicap at the Avondale Jockey Club's meeting yesterday, the committee sat to inquire whether the course had been mado unsafe by the heavy rain. As the result of its observations, reinforced by the opinions of several racing people, it was decided to continue tho programme, and the last race, the Morningsido Handicap, was run accordingly. The judicial committee also held an inquiry into the cause of C. L. Goulsbro's falling from Hohana in the Rosebank Handicap on tho first day. The evidence of several jockeys in the race was heard and it was decided that the interference was accidental, no blame being attachable to anyone.