AVONDALE SURPRISES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23023, 28 April 1938, Page 11

AVONDALE SURPRISES

FAVOURITES FAIL

ONLY ONE RUNS PLACED AIRAM'S solid dividend MILANION ALSO AT GOOD ODDS SURELLA DEFEATS SPRINTERS Every favourite was beaten on the lecond day of tho Avondalo Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting yesterday and the only one to gain a place Mas Valamito, who finished third in tho Autumn Handicap. However, tho dividends were not as large as on the first day, although Airam and Milanion both paid double figures. Airam's victory in the Autumn Handicap was a meritorious effort, as she did not receive tho best . of the start and was not well placed . early. The lightwoigst Surella scored narrowly in a fine finish in the open sprint, the -Mount Eden Handicap. Tho weather was gloriously fine and there was a largo attendance. Tho track had dried a good deal since Saturday, although it was still soft and cut up as the day progressed. The totalisator handled £30,811 10s, com- - pa led with i.*i,o2b 10s on tho second •day last, year, an increase of £3783. , The investments for the meeting amounted to £60,270, against £64,865 10s last year, an increase of £409 10s. Some delay occurred in tho running of the programme and tho last event was about 40 minutes late. Details: — HOBSONVI I.LE HURDLES, Of £225; l-) 4 miles B—ALL IRISH, A. J. Smaies and M O'Connor's b g, Aged, by Illuniination—Kiki, 11.4 (J. H. Mcßae) . . l 4 —HIGH STAR, L. J. Hyde's b g, (jyrs, by The Ace—Star Attraction, 9.8 (L. Dulieu) . . . . 2 6—KILBERIS, H. D. Caro's b g. aged, by Kilbroney—Llanberis. 9.11 (P Mollroy) .. .. . . 3 (Winner trained by Owners, Ellerslie). Also Started.—l Celtic Lad, 10.13 (A. Gilmer); 8 Englishman, 10.11 (F. E. Baker); & Valpai, 10.10 <J. F. Fergus); 'J Golden Spahi, 9.1 (X. Watson); 7 Swift Spear, 9.0, car. 9.4 (C. Walters); 5 My Money, 9.0, car. 9/2 (M. Stewart); 10 London, 9.0 (C. Carmont). Over the first hurdle the order was High Star, Swift Spear, My Money and Kilberis. Passing the stand My Money, High Star and Swift Spear were in order, followed by Kilberis, All Irish and then a gap to Valpai and Golden Spahi. Along tho back High Star was two lengths in front of My Money and Kilberis, with All Irish moving up on the outside. Crossing the top, High Star was closely followed by Kilberis, All Irish and My Money, who were well clear of the others. Turning into the straight All Irish moved up to High Star and these two jumped the last two fences together, for All Irish to finish the better and score easily by "" three . lengths from High Star, with Kilberis two and a-half lengths away third. My Mtmey was a poor fourth, followed by London, Celtic Lad and Valpai. Golden' Spahi fell at the second to last fence. Time, 3m 19 2-ss.

DOMINION HANDICAP, Of £200; 6 fur. 4—SUPERIOR GUARD, W. Alexander's ch g, oyrs, by Spear Dance—Weo Rose, 9.0 (H. Stokes) .. .. 1 11—HESSKETOON. R. M. Taylor's b g, syrs, by 'Musketoon—Hessian, 7.12 (R. W. McTavish) 2 2—CIXTRAC.E, E. H. Cucksey's br k, 4jts, by The Ace—Lady Cintra, 7.12 (C. G. Goulsbro) .. .. .. 3 (Winner trained by Owner, Te Awamutu). Also Started.-—1 British Nation, 0.0 (H. N. Wiggins), and vFlcnr d'Or, 7.12 (H. Long), bracketed; G King Silver, S.S (L. Clifford); 12 Bright Idea, 5.5 (J. P. McLaughlin); 3 Sen Acre, 8.2 (N. R. McKenzie); 9 General Risks', 8.2, car. 7.9 (G. Gilchrist); S Broadway Bill. 7.12, car. 7.5 (0. Evans); 33 Australian Star, 7.12 ("W H. Jones); 5 Bonnybelle, 7.12 (S. Tremain); 15 Strathearn, 7.12 (X. Vaiighan); 7 Love Parade, 7.12 (P. .Atkins); 14. Master Appellant, 7.12 fR. j. Fearn); 16 Carmelia, 7.12, car. 7.8 (A. Walker); 10 Devon, 7.12 (W. J. Broughton).

The first to show out were Australian Star, Fleur d'Or, Bonnybello and British Nation, Carmelia being badly away. The leaders along the back were Bonny belle, British Nation, Sen Acre, General Biske and Superior Guard. As they crossed tho tpp, Superior Guard moved up to be the leader, closely followed by General Riske, Bright Idea and Love Parade. There was no change as they entered the straight and Superior Guard drew out in the run home to win by three lengths'from Hessketoon, who finished strongly on the rails. Cintrace came home well into third place, a short neck away. King Silver was fourth, followed, by Broadway Bill and British Nation, Time, lm 16 4-ss.

WAITAKERE HANDICAP, Of £200; 0 fur. &—SUPERIOR 'GUARD. W. Alexander's ch g, liyts, by Spear Dance —Wee Rose, 7.0, inc. Dlb. rehdp. (J. McInally) * 6—DRAGON MOTII, Roulston Bros.' b {.- f 3yrs, by Vaals —Midget, 7.1 (A. Vaunhan) . . •• ..I 2—HUT AX A, J. Armstrong's ch g, syrs, by Ruapapa—Sibford, 8.11 (R. W. McTavish) 3

:Dead-heat for first. (Superior Guard trained by owner, Te Awamutu; Dragon Moth trained by owners, JWr Pukekohe.) .Also Started.—"> Highland Queen, 7.12 (H. Long); 0 Teak, 7.7, car. 7.0 (C. L. Goulsbro); 4 Bronze Winn;. 7." J. car. 7.3 (W. ,Thomson); I Hunting Blood, 7.1, car, '.B/a (N. Clifford); 8 Winder ess, 7.1, car. 7.10 (I. Atkins); 7 Mai de Mer. 7.0, car. 7.8 <W. J. BrouKhton); 10 Asset, 7.0, car. 7.13,2 (1. Green), and "Wykernist, 7.0, car. 7.2 (11. JFearn), bracketed. . From the rails position Hunting Blood jumped into the lead from Asset, Mai de Mer, Teak and Windcress. Crossing the top Hunting Blood was two lengths clear of Highland Queen, with Asset, Teak, Bronze Wing and Superior •Guard following. Pounding the turn Hunting Bipod ran wide and Dragon Moth, who had moved up quickly, 'assumed tho lead from Highland Queon, Bronze Wing and Superior Guard, who Was wide out. Dragon Moth was well clear at tliQ, distance, but Superior Guard came very fast over the last bit to get up in time to dead-heat. Hutana Was two lengths away third and Hunting Blood was fourth. Then came Highland Queen, Bronze Wing, Windcress and Mai do Mer. Time, lm 15 2-ss.

AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of £100; IV, miles 10—A1RAM. W. H. Maria's b f, 3yrs, bv Brazen—Volume, 7.2, car. 7.5 (S. Tremain) • .. i 3—MALAGIGI. L. R. Nelson's b g, o.vrs, by Paladin—Drop One. 7.13 (H. N. Wiggins) . . ■ . . . 2 I—V A LAM IT 0, F. Smith's b g, 4yrs, by Vaals—Merry Catmint, 7.13 (R. W. McTa-vish) . ■ • .. • 3 (Winner trained by owner, Avondale.) Also Started. —9 Gay Rose, 9.1 (C. (J. •Goulshro); 7 Jonathan, 0.0 (N. li. McKen2>e); 4 Erige, 8.7 (O. Evans); 3 Llangollen, OjO (L. Clifford); 8 Knight of Australia. S.r, (W. J. Broughton); 5 Tybalt, 7.11 (G. GilChrist); g .Day Wind, 7.2 (VV. Thomson); U Prince Rangi, 7.0, car. 7.1 (H. Long). Airam was slightly turned at the start and Malagigi lost a little through being squeezed. The first to become prominent were Llangollen, Day \\ irul, Gay Rose ana Prince Rangi. As tney entered the hack Llangollen held ft slight lead from Day Wind, with and Prince Rangi, together, and then Gav Hose, Airam, Valamito and Knight of Australia, Euge and Malagigi bringing up the rear. Across the top Day Wind led bv half a length from Prince Rangi, Llangollen, Airam, Tybalt

and Malagigi who had moved up ® they approached the homo turn there was little between Day Wind irincej Rangi and Airam, with Malagigi, Llangollen and Knight of Australia most prominent of tho others. Unce m line for the judge Airam assumed command and, although hotly challenged by Malagigi, she held on to boat him by a nock. Valamito finished strongly for third, three-quarters of a length away. Day Wind was fourth. Ihen followed Gay Rose, Jonathan. Knight of Australia and Tybalt. Tune, 2m 10 2-os. NURSERY HANDICAP, Of £200; two-year-olds; 6 fur. O—MILANION, Dr. W. C. Rinp's b c. bv Baralong—lmperil, 7.0 (N. \ aughan) 1 6 —-PHILCOURT, G. Courtney's ch c, by ' Philamor—Lady Mario. 8.0 (R. W. Mc lavish) .. .. .. 2 4 —KASPIAN, J. Corbett's cli c, bv Vauis—Lipht Stop, 7.<1 (O. Evans) 3 (Winner trained by D. J. Bureaus, Takanini.) /nwi 0 ,; Started, —3 Pocket Vouus. 8.3 (L. Clifford); 2 Noitaro, 8.0 (W.-J. Brouphton); S Vitement, 8.2 (J. Winder); 10 Eastorn Heir, S.l (S. Tremain): l Valimecn. 7.13 (H. N. Wigpins); 11 Fidclls. 7.0 (P. Atkins); 7 le lakuia, 7.8 (R. ,T. Foarn); 5 Vaalstar, r.l, car. 7.9% (C. G. Goulsbro); 17 Silver Quex, 7.0 (G. Gilchrist); 18 Boy Lu, 7.0, car. 7.1% (N. Howard); 14 Rroimi Emerald, c . ar - "-l-a (W. 11. Jones); 15 Spinning AMieel, 7.0, car. 7.8 (P. Fcarn); 0 Brazilian, 7.0, car. 7.10 (X. R. McKenzio), bracketed with tho winner; V2 Maioro, 7.0, car. 7.1 (W. M. Thomson); 16 Avail, 70, car. 7.1 (H. Long) ; 13 Gay Hussar, 7.0, car. 7.0 tJ. Mclnally). Gay Hussar received tho worst of the start, the first to show out being Pocket Venus from Valimecn, Noitaro, Bronze Emerald, Philcourt and Vitement. After a furlong had been covered, Pocket Venus and Valimeen were showing tho way to Noitaro and Philcourt, together. Eastern Heir, Bronze Emerald and Fidelis, There was little cliango in the order rounding the turn, but when they straightened up Philcourt drew to the lead and looked the likely winner until Milanion came very resolutely, to beat him on the post by n long liead. Kaspian came homo very strongly to gain third, a length and a-half away, and Vaalsstar was fourth, followed by Valimeen. Gay Hussar and Vitement. Time, lm 10 l-ss.

MOUNT ROSKILL HANDICAP, Of £'2oo j 7 fur. 3—TE MONOWAI, M. H. Tims' bm, 4yrs, by General Latour—-Te Ngeru, 9.7, car. 9.0 (L. Pratt) . . 1 U—VAALSO. F. G. and W. W. Otter's b g, 3>rs, by Vaals—L'a Dot, 7.0, car. 7.0 (J. Mclnally) .. . . 2 S—BARRISTER,5 —BARRISTER, Mrs. I. E. Sweetapple's b g, 4yrs. hy Vaals—Many Charges, 7.4 (S. Tremain) .. .. 3 '"Winner trained by Owner, To Awamutu.) Also Started.—G Aero King, 5.13 (R. W. McTavish); 13 Loombination, S.S, car. S.l (N. Howard); 17 Rlngshot, S.G, car. 7.13 (I>. Green); 1 Mon Acre, 8.6 (L. Dulieu); 8 Prival, 5.3, car. 7.10 (A. Walker); 7 Forest Acre, 5.2 (N. R. McKenzie); 4 Fleetwind, 7.12 (L. Clifford); 2 Alyth, 7.10 (C. G. Goulsbro); 10 Ivy Willonyx, 7.7 (H. Long); U Maxown, 7.1, car. 7.2 (R. J. Fearn); 9 Silver Eagle, 7.0, car. 7.2 (H. N. Wiped ns) ; 12 Goneral Ruse, 7.0 (O. Evans); 16 Pulmint, 7.0, car. 7.5)% (P. Atkins); 15 Siega, 7.0, car. 7.2/4 (A. Curwen). Silver Eagle gave trouble at tho and was badly left. The first to show out were Maxown, Aero King, Al.vth and Fleotwind, Alyth leading along tho back from Aero King, Maxown; Fleetwind, Forest Acre and Mon Acre. Crossing the top, Maxown was in the lead, with Alyth, and they were closely followed by Fleetwind and Aero King, together, Forest Acre, Ringshot and Mon Acre, with Prival moving up quickly on the outside. At tho straight entrance Maxown held charge from Fleetwind, King Shot, Prival and To Monowai, who was improving her position. Tho, leaders failed to run on in the straight, and j Vaalso came through, only to bo ehal- I longed by To Monowai, who secured the I verdict by a short head. Barrister fm- I ished strongly from the rear to gain j third, a length back, with Prival fourth. Next to finish were Ringshot, Palmint. j Forest Acre and Aero Bang. Time, lm i 28 4-ss.

MOUNT EDEN HANDICAP, ' Of .€270; 6 fur. 3—SURELLA, T. A. Gerniann's ch hj, 4yrs, by Surveyor—Starella, 7.0, car. 7.2 (H. X. Wiggins) > 1 O—RULETTE.0 —RULETTE. A. J. McGovcrn's br m, Jyrs, by Chief Ruler—Lucclla, 7.7, car. 7.0 (P. Atkins) ... . . .. 2 13—TONNERRE, A. Rowan's blk g, Dyrs, by Vaals—Sphinx, 7.0, car. 7.1 (IT. Long) .. .. .. .. 3 (Winnor trained by R. S. Bagby, Ellerslio.) Also Started. —8 Golden Sheila, 0.0 (S. Tremain): r> Race Call, 8.13 (C. G. Goulsbro); 7 Tosli, 8.10, car. 5.3 (D. Green); 2 Anion, 7.7, car. 7.10% (R. W. McTavish); 1 Prince Acre, 7.5, car. 7.7 (W. J. Brousrhton): •i Erndale, 7.3, car. 7.S (J. McTnally); 9 Johnny "Walls, 7.3 (N. Yaughan); 10 Palustre, 7.2 (A. Curwen); 12 Galilee, 7.0, car. 7.2 (R. J. Fearn); 11 Rerepai, 7.0 (G. Gilchrist). From the inside positions. Golden Sheila and Prince Acre were the first to show out, but crossing tho top Galilee was in charge from Tonnerro, Anion, Palustre, Prince Acre and Pace Call. Entering the straight, Tonnerro and Palustre were the leaders, two lengths ahead of Pace Call, Galilee, Prince Acre,' Anion and Surella. Half-way down the straight Tonnerre drew clear, but Surella put in a good run, to head him insido the last half a furlong. Rulctte then appeared on the scene, and in a great finish Surella gained the decision by a head from Rulctte, with Tonnerre a similar distance away third. Palustre was fourth, succeeded by Pcropai, Tosh, Pace Call and Prince Acre. Time, lm 15 2-ss.

MORNINGSIDE HANDICAP, Of £220; 1 mile •I—GOLD VAALS, F. Handley's b g, ■tyrs, by Vaals—Gold Dirt, 8.1 (N. Vaughan) G —DAY WIND, J. Irwin's ch g, 6yrs, by Whirlwind—Merry Day, 8 0 (N. R. McKenzie) 7—KENA, K. L. Richards' b fr, Gyrs, by Musketoori—Missit, 7.11 (R. W. McTavish) (Winner trained by Owner, Paeroa.)

Also Started. —10 Shy, 8.4 (J. Nicholson); 5 Crooning, 8.4, car. 7.11 (A. Walker); 13 Horovvhenua, 7.13 (L. Clifford); 9 Te Hai, 7.11, car. 7.4 (G. Gilchrist); 3 High Tea, 7.8 (P. Fearn); 1 Cheval do Voice, 7.0 (11. Long); 2 Merial, 7.2, rnr. 7.7 (W. J. Broughton); 12 Whakapara, 7.0 (W, M. Thomson); 8 Land Girl, 7.0, car. 7.2 (11. N. Wiggins); 11 King Musk, 7.0, car. 7,0% (P. Atkins). First to break the line were Shy, Whakapara, Choral do Voice and To Hai. On settling down, Cheval do Voleo and To Hai were the leaders from Sltf, Whakapara, Horowhenua, King Musk and High Tea. As they crossed the top King Musk moved up just behind tlio leaders, while Merial, Day Wind, Horowhenua and Crooning were all handy. Hounding the turn King Musk was in charge, closely followed by Gold Vaals. who had made a very fast run from the rear, Crooning, Merial, Day Wind and Cheval do Volee. After straightening up Gold Vaals went to the front and, drawing right away, scored easing up by four lengths from Day Wind, who just held on to beat the fastfinishing Kena by half a length. Merial was fourth, followed by King Musk, Crooning, Cheval do Volee and High Tea. Time, lm 41 3-6s.

MR. STANDFAST WINNER VICTORY AT THE CURRAGH Cabled advice has been received hy Mr. M. H. Tims that tho first starter by Mr. Standfast was a winner at The Curragh, Ireland, recently. Mr. Standfast, who is a half-brother, by Buchan, to I3eau Pcre, was recently imported to New Zealand by a syndicate headed by Mr. Tims, and his stud career in the Dominion will be followed with interest, especially after the success that has been achieved by the progeny of Bean Pcre.