RED SUN SCORES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23050, 30 May 1938, Page 7

RED SUN SCORES

WHIKOKINO STEEPLES SPORTING GIFT TRIUMPHS HURDLES TO BEAU CALLANTE [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN COKKESI'ONDENT] WANGANUI, Saturday Tho big field in the Trial Stakes was soon drawn out over a furlong, and only a handful ever had a chance. Gold Band, never further back than fifth, allowed Titter, Shining Hours and Irish Orders to lead to the straight, where she took charge and won comfortably. Howana came strongly from wf-ll back for second and Quexona was third. Then followed Lindy, Shining Hours, Flying Acre, Mataroa, Sporting Luck and Titter. The winner is a half-sister to Silvanus. The favourite, Flying Acre, was well enough placed to do better, and, although he got a slight check on the turn, it did not excuse his defeat. Titter ran a promising race for a first appearance. Beau Gallantc had a very easy win in tho Poroutawhao Hurdles. Camilla Horn led over the first fence, but Beau Gallante then took charge and- was never afterwards headed. Spender and Aiguille endeavoured to get on terms over the last two fences, but Beau Gallante easily outjumped them and won without being extended. Spender finished more strongly than Artful Dodger and Aiguille for second. Close up were Camilla Horn, Enthcos . and Otaki, who ran a good race, but weakened over the last furlong. Enthcos was prominent early, but dropped out through faulty jumping. Reward of Ooniilstency

Galtcemore reaped the reward of con- j sistency in the Fox ton Cup. Ho was | always well placed on the rails, Quadroon making the pace with Aiwai from Gaily and Korero. Then came Galteemore, Passion Fruit and Good Sun. Aiwai was beaten at the turn, where Good Sun moved up. Quadroon turned for home in front, with Gaily and tho others bunching. Quadroon shook off Gaily, but was unable to stall off a determined late run by Galteemore. Gaily was a moderate third, just ahead of Kena, Liane, Terry and Passion Fruit. Gaily was a solid favourite and had every chance. Sporting Gift scored a runaway win in the Himitangi Handicap. He was in the lead throughout, although Short Circuit and Gay Hunting were with him to the straight. Sporting Gift then drew away, while Gay Hunting just hold on to head Advance Plane for second. Min Lu was fourth, followed by War Lap, Fafner, Silver Fox, Quake and Dainty Step. The favourite, Short Circuit, closed Up quickly in the straight. lted Sun outclassed his opponents at the finish of the Whirokitio Steeplechase. He 'was well back in the early running, but came strongly over the last half-mile to wear down Frimak, who see-sawed 111 the lead with Burghley and was clear in front with only ono fence to go. However, Pod Sun had 100 much pace on the- flat. With some luck I'rimak would have won, as Burghley nearly shouldered him off at the stand double, both jumping the wing of the second fence. This badly checked Primak. Burghley weakened at the finish ai.id Power Chief, the favourite, was a poor fifth, being too slow at his fences. Won All the Way

Debhnm led all the way to win easily in the Kebbell Memorial Handicap. Taillight was the only one to go with him and, after tho latter had dropped out entering the straight. Debham was left clear. Alunga and Erebus were prominent early, but neither finished on, Lady Montana and Mea Mea coming along from the rear to take tho minor places. Alunga and Erebus were well up, the rest being headed by Ped Sand, Reipar, Old Surrey and Taillight, After lying in the roar through most of the running. Perfect Idea came along with an irresistible run at the finish of the Moutoa Handicap to cut down the pacemaker and outsider Sunbeam, who beat the* rest just as easily. Son and Heir received a bad passage and Puroto was hopelessly placed on the rails, at the home turn.

WINGATUI TRAINING ARABOA AND GREAT PAL VALANTUA BEATS LUMIERE [.BY TELEGRAPH —OWN COHKKSI'ONDKNT] DUNEDIN, Saturday The weather was wintry at Wingatui this morning, but no rain fell. The outside of the course proper was open for fast work and provided firm going. Astaire opened proceedings by sprinting three furlongs in 42 2-ss. He has lightened up as a result of his racing at the South Canterbury meeting, but is bright and well. Lord Nuffield drew away from Swift Cure at the end of five furlongs in 1.9. Lord Nuffield is coming back to form. Vahintua finished better than Lnniiere at the end of five furlongs on the inside grass in 1.6 2-5. Gipsy Fair ran half a mile along the back in 54 4-ss. She is not easy to control and runs herself out. Slayer was travelling better than the half-sister to Araboa over half a mile on the course proper in 565. Night Wings pleased moro than Spanish Lad and Pink Robe after covering seven furlongs in 1.37 1-5, the final six in 1.24. . Van toon beat Tupai over half a mile in 54 4-ss. Half and Half ran half a mile in 54 2-ss, Travonna finished more strongly than Sir Rosenor aiid Pink Del over six furlongs in 1.25. llanlon led Palastylo over fivo furlongs on the inside grass in 1.8. Dissemble went fast in the early part of six furlongs, but was stopping to record 1.24 1-5. Norseman was responsible for seven furlongs in 1.44 2-5. Araboa was a shade better than Great Pal when they loft six furlongs behind in 1.21 2-5. Radius Rod and Pallaform schooled over five fences and shaped well, although the former struck the final fence. They began at the water jump and crossed tin? sod wall, stand double ami post and rails. Mel-loath schooled well over three hurdles, although he screwed at the final one. Valarth crossed two flights in good style.. In the event of rain falling prior to or .during the Dunodin winter meeting, the going will not be nearly as holding as in previous years, duo to a generous top-dressing of silt in the early part of the season. At the present time the course is remarkably firm for the time of year.

ASHBURTON TROTS WINNERS REHANDICAPPED [BY TRMCfi llAl'H —PR KSS ASSOCIATION] CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday Rehandieaps have been declarfcd as follows for tlio Asbbiirton Trotting Club's meeting on June G:~~ Acton Handicap. lied l'igeon, penalised 36yds, now 30yds behind. Marsecrcs, penalised 36yds, now JHyds behind. Mnyfiold Handicap.—Lady Sonoma, penalised 12yds, now 12vds belli fid. Timvald Handicap.—Donor, penalised 36yds, now 72yds behind.