JONATHAN SURPRISES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22975, 1 March 1938, Page 9

JONATHAN SURPRISES

good dividend t)VEE QUARTER CENTURY SULEIMAN TAKES THE SPRINT ARVAKUR SCORES DECISIVELY VALAMITO'S NARROW VICTORY A surprise victory by the eight-year-old Jonathan in tho chief event, the President's Handicap, was an outstanding feature of "the second day of the Te Aroha Jockey Club's meeting yesterday. Jonathan was tenth fancy 011 both machines in a field of 1-i and returned a dividend of well over a quarter of a century 011 the win machine. Jonathan finished attractively to defeat the consistent Kilonsa and tho three-year-old Courtcraft, who made 0 gallant bid for victory under his bi<r weight. Tho open sprint, tho Farewell Handicap, was won by tho eachvav favourite Suleiman, who won only by a short neck, but had a little in liand. U* addition to Suleiman, tho eachway .favourites Arvakur and Desert Star and tho place favourite Mon Aero were also Successful and all the winners wc.ro well-supported, with tho exception of Jonathan. Misty rain fell just before tho first race and again later, but the track was' in good order, as was evidenced by tho fact that Jonathan run a, mile and a-quarter in 2.1 4-5, time that has not. often been beaten on Auckland courses. . The attendance was good and the £117,463 compared with £35,088 10s on the second day last year, a decrease of £62.3 10,-.. The investments for the meeting amounted to £'93,720 10s, against £91,65 i) i'ast year, an increase of £2061 ,'lOs. Details.— MANAWARU HURDLES, Of £300; I/4 miles i—I—DESERT STAR, H. Evan'n b sr, aged, by Sandstur —Rose Novis, 10.0 (R. E. Thompson) .. .. .. 1 4—3—ENGLISHMAN, W. M. Taylor's b g, aped, by Little England— Shellshock, 10.8 (N. Trillo) .. 2 o_o_BRYCE STREET, H. D. Caro's b g, oyrs, b.v Little England— Chancit, 10.0 (J. F. Fergus) . . 3 (Winner trained by J. T. Intcher, Te Rapa.) Also Started. —3 —l Huskie, 11.1 a (J. Muir); 7—7 Master Musk. 0.12 (H. Turner); £l—lo Holly Lu, car. 9.7y a (M. Stewart); o —s Race Whip, 9.3 (J. Winder); fc'—6 Celtic Lad. 9.1. car. 9.2 (R. R. Savacre); B—S8 —S Siwell, 9.0 (J. Walters); 10 —9 Jiv Money, U.O (F. E. Baker!; I.l—ll Professional, 9.0 (J. McLaughlin). Holly Lu was; the early leader from Siwell and passing the stands they were together in front from Desert Star, Bryce Street, Professional, My Money and Racewhip. Going along the back Holly Lu and Siwell were still in command, while Desert Star and Huskie lost ground by poor jumps and Bryce Street and Englishman moved up. Nearing the top Holly Lu lost his position and Siwell wan left in command from Englishman, Bryce Street, Desert Star, Huskie and Professional. Turning for home Siwell was just ahead of Englishman, Bryce Street, Desert Star and Huskie. Englishman was in front at the last fence, but hit it hard and was headed bv Bryce Street.. Desert Star and HusSe" then challenged. Desert Star getting up on the inside to win by half a head from Englishman, who heat Street by a similar margin. Huskie was almost in line fourth, followed by RaceAvhip, Siwel and Professional. Time, 3m 11. 3-ss. ELSTOW HANDICAP, 01 £250, with sweepstake of £3 added'; . „• 6 fur. E—l—MON ACRE, N. W. Watson's b f, 3yrs. by Acre—Te Kaini, 7.12 (L. J. Ellis) 1 6—6—TE MONOWAI, M. H. Tim's b m, 4yr9, by General Latour—Te Ngeru, 9.9, car. 9.2 (J. Pratt) .. 2 6—B—MAXOWN, C. Prevowt and C. E. Robertson's br hj, -lyrs, by General Latour—Rikojiko (R. Sargent) .. 3 (Winner trained by W. F. McLean, Matamata.) Also Started.—o—3 BroDMtte, 8.10 (R. W. McTarish); 10—10 Teak, 8.8, car. 8.1 (Corwen); I—21 —2 Galloping Acre, 8.1 (C. G. Goulsbro); -I—l Windcress, 7.12 (H. Goldfinch); 3—3 Thala, 7.112 (P. Atkins); 7—7 Copycat, 7.11 (G. Tattersall); 14 —14 Susan, 7-1, car. 7.3 (W. Jones); 11—11 Lapidamo, 7.0 (W. Mudford), 12—12 British Ration, 7J) (W. Thomson); !>—o Trevace, 7.0, car. T. 6 (R. E. Home); 13 —13 Dainty Lady, 7.0, car. 7.6 V 3 (W. J.. B rough ton).

Mon Acre was smartest to begin from Galloping Acre, but he soon gave way to Wind cress, who was supplanted after a short turn in the lead by Trevace. Crossing the top Trevace was in charge from Winderess, Galloping Acrev Thala and Mon Acre, who were in close order ahead of British Nation. Entering the straight Winderess and Trevace were the leaders from Thala, walloping Acre, Te Monowai and Mon Acre. A furlong from the post Mon Acre and Te Monowai were fighting hard for the lead, with Maxown making an effort on the outside. Mon Acre ran on strongly to win by a length and a-quarter from Te Monowai. who defeated Maxown by three-quarters of a length* Trevace was a fair fourth, succeeded by Galloping Acre. Lapidarian and Thala. Time, lm 13 3-ss.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of A.'UJO; for two-year-olds; 5 fur. ' 1~-ATiVAKUR, T. Impey's br c, by Iv 8 ™ 1 ere —The Beprum. N.I (R. W. McTavish) ... I KATHBELLA, F- Orrnond's b f, .1, P ftau Pere—Royal Line. 8.9 (P. Atkins) . 2 6-7-VITEMENT. H. D. and J. G. Crosbys br e, by Raceful—Persis, .;fj; Winder) .... 3 (Winner trained by F. Smith, Takanini.) T A fe?u parted.-—l—3 Rarotonga, 8.10 (L. £^ E,l i s) u ? Noitaro. 7.10 fW. Thom--s?i»m —Philcourt, 7.2 (H. Low?); ">—s car - <W. J. Broughton); S o #" l ,Venus, 7.0 fW. Mndford); o—o mm , Money, 7.0 (G. Gilchrist); 10—10 JttlM Tidal, 7.0, car. 7.2 (R. Sargent).

Arvakur jumped out very smartly to toad early from Olympus, Kathbella, JMrst Gold Money. Vitement and Philcsurt.- Entering the straight Arvakur Eff j"»fc f'pf>r of Kathbella, Olympus, itement. First Gold Money and PhilWtirt. A furlong from the post Arvakur Clear :ind went on to win very detwo and a-half lengths from Aatnbel'n,. Vitemejit stayed best, of the ♦v** 8 * fl , a l p »Eth and a-half away First Gold Monov was a fair Time, 1m Is. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, -*1 ~ j . Of i'ftOOj V/ t miles Mrs. S. L. Par--8 'J? *• a<r?t| . by Thespian, Joan- „ fax ; 7.1 a (X. McKenzie) .. ..I Lynn's blk m. Gyrs, w : a Ir ~w m I RT( ' RAFT - W. H. GaisUp br C /J iy ' % hy Limond—Horn- 1 afce, 0.l (P. Atkins) .. ..3 (Winner trained by W F. McLean, Matairiata).

Martini S ,'- art n d v^T ,) Kln « Rcy ' 8 7 (R----toni hirlinsr. 8.1 <\V. J. Broiiprh3—ji'w —* Master Bricrly, 8.1 (J. Winder); Dart Shlli - '' l:J f *' Goiilsbro); ">—B Rose «H & Mclnally); 8-5 Gay (L ir 'rrw J E " Horne ): I—7 Mazir, 7.11 7IV /S tS ); 12—13 Day Wind, 7.0, car. 7.0 fs,r n X On J, : H—ll King Mnsk. Girdln " ( • Fcarn ); 13—12 Jewelled Bonnv r r " 7,1 (R - Sarßent); 14—14 u °nny Gay, 7.0 (G. Gilchrist). B °? d start AVlls '"fde and Kilonsa I; Ci ° arl ' V lrol . ll Di,rk Shadow, Court!,n'l Girling. With two furlongs ered Courtcrrift. wont to the front t" c f" al "»« the hack just clear of Pn! i e( t Girdle > Kilonsa, Day Wind, nd Lp, Jonathan and Whirling.

Crossing the top Courtcraft was in command from Jewelled Girdle, Kilonsa, Day Wind, Jonathan, Hound Up, Whirling and Mazir. Courtcraft showed the way into the straight to Jewelled Girdle, Jonathan, Bound Up, King Bey and Mazir. Onco in line Kilonsa challenged Courtcraft and had just gained n slight advantage when Jonathan flashed up on the outside with a strong run. Jonathan stayed 011 well to score by two lengths from Kilonsa, who defeated Courtcraft by a neck. Mazir was close np fourth, followed by Master Brierly, King Musk, Gay Rose, Dark Shadow and Dav Wind. Time, 2m 4 4-ss. WAIRAKAU HANDICAP, Of £275; 7 fur. 3—3—LADY MEATS, A. H. Storey's b m, 4yrp, by Soldennis— Black Spangle, 7.6, car. 7.7 (R. \V. McTavish) . . .. . . . . 1 I—2—LLANGOLLEN, Abbott Bros' b m, oyrs, by The Ace—Llanberis, 9.0 (R. Gladintf) .. .. .2 2—I—LADY MONTANA, B. Burgess' b f. 3yrs, hy Lord Quex —Kiiceit, B—l8 —1 (P. A'kins) . . .. .. 3 (Winner trained ny A. Cook, To Awamutu). Also Started.—<»—(i Melvanui, 8.13 (G. Cameron); B—B8 —8 Strathire, 8.« (L. H. Clifford); 5 —5 Vadanoe, S.O (G. Tattorsull); 4—l Jan Ridd, 7.t» (W. J. Broußhton); 9—9 Mustang, 7.-1 (J. Cammick); 7—7 Prival. 7.3 (H. Long). From a good start Lady Meath was first out from Jan Ridd, Strathire and Llangollen, Jan Bidd leading along the back from Strathire, Lady Meath, Vadanoe, Llangollen, Prival, Mustang and Lady Montana. Jan Bidd carried 011 the running across the top and showed the way into the straight to Strathire, Lady Meath, Vadanoe, Mustang, Llangollen and Prival, with Lady Montana last. Lady Meath canio through at the distance and went 011 to win decisively by a length from Llangollen. Lady Montana finished strongly to be a length and a-half away third. Vadanoe was a fair fourth. Next to finish were Prival, Jan Bidd, Melvanui and Mustang. Time, lm 26 3-ss. MORRINSVILLE HANDICAP, Of £300; J'/ 4 miles 4—S—MALAGIGI, L. R. Nelson's b tr, syrs, by Paladin —Drop One, 8.5 (C. L. Goulsbro) 1 33 —COM.ETARJUM, R. A. McKinley's ch g, lyrs, by Surveyor—Lady Comet, 7.3, car. 7.1) (C. G. Goulsbro) . . 2 •j—2—DUTCH GIRL, K. J. Small's ch ni, syrs, by Vaals —Miss .Mclva, 5.2 (R. E. Homo) . . • • . 3 (Winner trained by F. H. Kirg, Te Rapa.) Also Started. —5—4 Silver River, 9.5. car. 8.12 (J. Chaplin); 6—6 Kena, S.ll (R. W. McTavish); 7 —7 Black Musk, 8.9 (N. MeKenzie); o—B Loombination, 81' (P. Fearn); I—l Privy Seal, 8.0 (L. J. Kllis); S 10 Ivv Willonyx, 7.0, car. 7.1 i.R. Sargent ; 10—0 Racette, 7.0, car. 7.G ("W. J. Broughton); 11 —tl Full of Scotch, 7.0, car. 7.9 (L. H. Clifford). ! Silver Biver and Privy Seal wero j quickly prominent from Full of Scotch j and Kena. Full of Scotch ran to the j front after going two furlongs and led j along the back clear of Biyer, who was pulling hard, Loombination, j Privv Seal, Kena and Black Musk. Tho field bunched at the top, where Full of I Scotch was the leader from Silver j Biver, Loombination, Cometarium and | Kena, with Privy Seal being checked i on the rails and going back. Full of j Scotch showed the way into the straight j to Loombination, Cometarium, Silver : Biver, Ivv Willonyx, Malagigi and Dutch Girl. Below the distance Malagigi arid Dutch Girl challenged . strongly, Malagigi going on well to win j bv a length from Cometarium, who hung ( on solidly. Dutch Girl was a length and . a-half away third and Silver Biver was fourth, ahead of Privy Seal, Kena, Ivy 1 Willonyx, BaCetto and Loombination. ; Time, 2m_7. 3-ss. }

FAREWELL HANDICAP. Of £400: 6 fur. I—1 —SULEIMAN, A. R. Kay's bt K, 3yrs. by Acre —Quinkama, 8.10 (C. G. Goulsbro) . • • • .. 1 33 —ANION, T. Impey's b g, 4yrs, by Chief Ruler—Hyades, 7.0. car. 7.3 (R. Sargent) . . .. 2 22 —TOSH, G. Mcintosh's br g, syrs, by Commandant— Wriggle, 8.2 (N. McKenzie) ■ • • • • • .. 3 (Winner trained by A. Cook, Te Awamutu.) Also Started. —4—4 Golden Sheila, 8.7 (H. Goldfinch); 5—5 Rereatu, 7.8 (G. Gilchrist). The inside horses Tosh, Suleiman and Anion jump out very smartly, Anion being in command after going a furlong to lead across the top from Rereatu, who had run up quickly, Tosh, Suleiman and Golden Sheila, who was several lengths behind. Rounding the home turn Anion was about a length and a-half ahead of Rereatu, who was just clear of Tosh, Suleiman and Golden Sheila. Suleiman ran to Anion at the distance and went on attractively to win with a little in hand by a short neck. Tosh finished on to be a head away third, and Golden Sheila, who made up a lot of ground, another head away fourth, followed by Rereatu. Time, lm 13s. PIAKO HANDICAP, Of .C 300; 7 fur. 1 —l —VALAMITO, F. Smith's b g, 4yrs, by Vaals—Merry Catmint, 8.3 (R. W. McTavish) . ■ • • .. 1 10—!o—PRINCE RANGI, L. Hodgson's b g, 4yrs, by Acre —Etehi Rangi, 7.0 (G. Gilchrist) .. .. 2 3 —2—RULETTE. J. D. Shea's br m, 4yrs, by Chief ituler—Lucella, 7.13, (L. H. Clifford) 3 (Winner trained by Owner, Takanini.) Also Started—6—B Crooning, 8.12, car. 8.5 (A. Walker); B—6 Paso Roblcs, 8.11 (11. Goldfinch); 9—9 Alby, 8.0, car. 7.8 (J. Chaplin); 5—4 High . Tea, 7.8 (P. Fearn); 2 —5 Bachelor King, 7.2, car. 7.10 (C- G. Goulsbro); 4—3 Whakapara, 7.1 (R. E. Home); 13—13 Sir Abb, 7.0, car. 7.2 (R. Sargent); 7 —7 Gold Vaals, 7.0 (W. Thomson); 12: —11 Land Girl, 7.0, car. 7.4 (J. Mclnally); 11 —12 Grand City. 7.0. car. 7.7% (W. J. Broughton).

Vfilatnito ivas smartest away from Sir Abb and Land Girl, Sir Abb and Valamito being prominent in the early running from Land Girl, Gold Vaals, Paso Robles, Rulette and Bachelor King. Crossing the top Land Girl and Rulette were the leaders from Sir Abb, Prince Rangi, Gold Vaals and Alby. Land Girl and Rulette were the leaders into the straight from Prince Rangi, Sir Abb, Valamito, Bachelor King and Gold Vaals. Near the distance Valamito made an effort near the inside and ho won by a ! 'head from Prince Rangi, who ran out a little wide, but disputed every inch over the last furlong. ißulette was another head away third, and Paso Robles finished strongly to bo fourth. Next were Bachelor King, Crooning, Gold Vaals and High Tea. Time, lm 27 2-55.. RULETTE CHANGES HANDS BOUGHT BY MR. A. J. McGOVERN The four-year-old Ruletto, after carrying the colours of Mr. J. D. Shea for some time, has been acquired again bv her breeder, Mr. A. J. McGovern, who will probably race hor at th«-> ■autuinn meetings and then retire her to the stud. By Chief Ruler from Lncolla, Rulette is a full sister to The Begum, dam of Mazir, Stretto and Arvakur. She is also a full sister to the Railway Handicap winirer Supremacy and belongs to the No. 18 family, tracing back to the imported mare Manto. RACING AT TRENTHAM ENTRIES AND FORFEITS Entries for the Wellington Racing Club's Autumn Meeting, to be held on March 17 and 19, together with forfeits for the North Island Challenge Stakes and Now Zealand St. Leger, are due at 5 p.m. to-morrow.