SLOW TIMES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23259, 31 January 1939, Page 7

SLOW TIMES

DETAILS OF RUNNING PYRENEES WINS HURDLES VICTOEY FOR BRONWEN BTCLS DE VAALS SUCCEEDS The Auckland Racing Club's Midglimmer Meeting was concluded at Eilerslie yesterday and the track was heavy" after rain overnight and during the day. As a result of the unfavourable conditions, times were slow and Cheval de Voleo took 2.12 2-5 to run the mile and a-quarter in the Balph Handicap. The attendance was 6000. The totalisator handled £23,056, compared with £33,809 10s on the Becond daj last year, a decrease of £10,753 lus. The investments for the meeting were £63,735, against £82,334 last year, a decrease of £18,599. The meeting last year was run by the Takapuna Jockey Club with win and place betting, but the weather was gloriously fine both days and in striking contrast to yesterday. Details;— , MOANA HANDICAP, Of £250; 6 fur. #—BRO3TWEN, C. W. Jackson's br m, 4yis, by Cambria Park—Recipio, 8.7 (W. J. Broughton) 1 I—ROYAL MESSAGE, R. H. Montgomery's cb t, 3yrs, by Bronze Eagle —Green Bonnet, 7.12 (N. Vaughan) 2 31—BEESWING, J. M. Buchanan and Br. M. G. Pezaro's blk in, -lyrs, by Whirlwind—Black Peri, 7.12, car. 7.5 (ILJEeir) ... .. .. 3 JWinner trained by p. E. Pope, Takanini.) Also Started.—6 Vaalso, 8.9 (P. Fearn); 2 Odtaa, 8.6 (A. C. Messervy); 5 Perillus, 8.3 (H. N. Wiffgins); 10 Rival, 7.12, car. 7.13 (A. G. Parsons); 11 Gay. Bell, 7.12 (B. E. Home); 9 Marbeke, 7.12 (L. Dulieu); 1 Bronze Mott, 7.12, car. 8.2 (N. R. WcKenzie); 18 Scot Abbey. 7.12, car. 7.6 V, <N. Tonks); 15 Valley Maid, 7.12, car. Pe}'). and Pleuron, 7.12 (L. H. Clifford), bracketed; 36 Royal Fawkes, 7.12 (R. J. Feam); 8 First Gold Money, 7.12 car. 7.7 (G. Gilchrist); 4 >Rey Lu, 7.12 (R, W. McTavish); 17 Tea Gong, 7.12 (S. TrcJiam); 13 Stratbearn, 7.12, car. 8.1 (J. P. McLaughlin); 12 Gay Opal. 7.12. car. 7.7 .(O. Evans). Hoyal Message threw her rider before the field lined up and galloped back into the lane by the mile barrier, where she was soon caught. The field left to an even start and Royal Message was first to begin from Perillus, Bronze Moth and Odtaa. With two furJongs covered, Royal Message and Bronwen .were together ahead of Odtaa, Bronze Moth, Perillus and First Gold Money. Royal Message led into the > straight from Bronwen, Odtaa, Perillus, First Gold Money, lironzo Moth and Pleuron. Bronwen challenged at the distance and finished strongly w' win by a length and a-half from Royal Message, who defeated the fastfinishing Beeswing by a length. First Gold Money was fourth, followed by Rival, Gay Opal, Odtaa and Perillus. Time, lm 17 2-5s WAIWERA HURDLES. Of £300; 2 miles ♦-PYRENEES. R. Hannon's ch g, 6yrs, by Tinokoa—Mountain Dream, 0.2 (R. E v Thomson) 1 S—ROZEL, Dr. A. McGregor Grant and W. T. Duder's eti in, 6yrs, by Vaals —Koura. 9.13 (J. F. Fergus). .. 2 I—BRYCE STREET. H. D. Cam's b g, Oyrs, by Little England—Chancit, 9.13 (N. Watson) 3 (Winner trained by Owner, Cambridge.) », Also Started.—3 Hopalonir, 9.12 (J. McTutor, 9.7 (J. L. Muir); G Baldric, ®-3 (T. Williams); 7 Agop:, 9.0 (11. Turkey). Rozel led over the first fence, where Hopalong fell. Rozel then went on to make the running, and at the half-mile sho led from -Agog. Tutor, Bryce Street *nd Baldric, with Pyrenees several lengths in the rear. Rozel, who was swerving 'out at her fences, led past the stands two lengths clear of lutor and' Agog, with Baldric and Bryce , Street handy, and Pyrenees still in the rear The positions were unchanged along the " a( ;k ai/d I!o/.ol was still in command at the half-mile where Tutor. Jj r J"ce Street ami Baldric closed up and was going well in behind. Baldric fell at the fence by the three lurlong post and Pyrenees then made a fast run. Pyrenees led into the straight from Rozel, Brvce Street and A Kog. Pyrenees ran on strongly to H' n comfortably by three lengths from who defeated Bryeo Street by a similar piargin. Agog was a poor L°'' r th and the only other to finish, '■tor having fallen at the last fence. 3ni 57 2-ss. Suburban handicap, Of £300; 0 fur. •—HIGH DELIGHT. C. R. and R. A 1 owell's b g, aged, by Deliglitnient— Exalted, h.2 (A. G. Parsons) .. t ' J. Gilnioro's b g, -lyrs, by Paladin- -Gold Lily, 8.0 <\V. J ifrougrhton) . . . . > * 'MAX.AH Mrs. C. McGregor's br f, nyrs, by Hoariri—Valaria, u.-l (A Tinker) . . . . . . . -5 (Winner trained by 8. G. Lindsay. Avondule.)

/Alco Started.—B Aero King, 9.4 (S. Tre- ? !)- « Orwere, 8.10 (J. P. McLaughlin); «wu.v ? V B '" 01 ®- 8 - fi > l ' ar - 8.7 (P. Burjfu??',\4 Pocket Venus, 8.1, car. 7.10 (0. Gilorf ' Orally, 7.8, car. 7.!) (P. Fcarn); - asture. 7 8 <ll. X Wißjrins), 11 Wind(X. Vaughan); Jo Bonnybellc, 7.7 C; Mcsservy); 13 Full of Scotch, 7.7, ,i-'7.10 (L. Dulieu); 12 Brilliant Acre, ■'• 7 . car 7.0 (Q. Smith).

The best to begin were Huntingmore, Maxam and Romani, but after two furlongs Maxam and Romani were the leaders from Aero King, Huntingmore, Pasture and High Delight. Approaching the turn, Maxam and Romani were showing the way by a length from Aero King, Huntingmore, Pasture, on the outside, High Delight and Orwere. On straightening up for the run to the judge, High Delight camo through, and, although he bored out, he quickly settled the opposition and won easily by two lengths from Romani, who stayed on better than Maxam to beat her by a similar margin. Bonnybelle was a good fourth, followed by Huntingmore, Pasture, Orwere and Brilliant Acre. Time, lm 16 3-ss. RALPH HANDICAP, Of £650; 1y 4 miles 4.—CHEVAL DE VOLEE, A. Rowan's br g, syrs, by Vaals—Freesia, 7.12 (H. Long) .. .. .. .. 1 3—GAY ROSE, A. E. Lennard's blk m. aged, by Gay Shield—Autumn Rose, 7.0, car. 7.6 (R. E. Home) .. 2 11—SERGIA, A. E. Glading's b m, 6yrs, by Lord Ones—Sunny Hours, 7.0, car. 7.1 (W. Thomson) .. .. 3 ("Winner trained by Owner, To Rapa.) Also Started. —12 Round Up, 0.12 (A. Tinker); 2 Valamito, 0.2 (R. \V. McTavish); 1 Malagigi, 8.3 (H. N. Wiggins); 5 Do Friend, 7.13 (O. Evans); 10 Jonathan, 7.10, car. 7.11 (A. G. Parsons); 7 Knight of Australia, 7.3 (A. C. Messervy); 8 Jack Tar, 7.1, car. 7.10',4 ;W. J. Broughton); a Gay Rebel, 7J. (G. Smith); 13 Barrister, 7.0, car. 7.3 (S. J. Cammick); 0 Day Wind, 7.0 (G. Gilchrist). The field left to a' good start and Cheval de Volee was quickly in the lead from Jack Tar, Gay Rebel (rails), Gay Rose, Jonathan and Valamito (outside). Jonathan and Valamito fell after the field had gone about two furlongs and Cheval do Volee led along the back just clear of De Friend, who had run up very quickly, Day Wind, Sergia, Jack Tar and Gay Rose, with Gay Rebel dropping back. Passing tho half-mile, Cheva! do Volee was out a clear length from De Friend, with Day Wind, Sergia, Jack Tar, Malagigi and Gay Rose handy. Cheval de Volee showed the way into the straight to De Friend, Day Wind and Sergia, with Gay Rose moving up on the outside ahead of Malagigi and Jack Tar. Cheval de Volee stayed on well in tho run home to withstand a strong challenge from Gay Rose, whom he defeated by a neck. Sergia battled on to bo two lengths away third, and Jack Tar was fourth, followed by Malagigi, De Friend, Barrister and Day Wind. Time, 2m 12 2-5s

CHELSEA HANDICAP, Of £350; two-year-olds; G fur. 7 —FILS DE VAALS, A. Rowan's br c, by Vaals—Nassau Lady, 7.4 (H. Long) • • •• • • .. I 6 —FOX,TOON, P. A. Swney's b g, by Foxbridge—Marictoon, 7.4 (S. Troma;n) . ■ • • • .. 2 2—CLASSIC, L. C. Cartor and F. Coe'p b c, by Surveyor—Archileen, O.G (N. R. McKenzie) .. .. 3 (Winner trained by Owner, Tc Rapa.) Also Started. —3 La Vic, 8.2 (A. C. Messervy); 1 Wapaugh, 7.10 (H. N. Wiggins); 8 Esquire, 7.0, car. 7.11 (W. J. Broughton); 5 Gay Movie, 7.4, car. ".VA (R- E. Home); f) Gold Wings, 7.4 (H. Stockley); 12 Hunting Cape, 7.3, car. 7.10 (L. H. Clifford); 4 Gladynev, 7.3, car. 7.11 (R. W. McTavish); 10 Chelandry, 7.0 (G. Gilchrist); 11 Little Star. 7.0. car. 7.2 (0. Evans). Gay Movie was smartest to begin and was prominent early from La Vie, Wapaugh, Gold Wings, Classic and Little Star, who were bunched. La Vie led past the half-mile from Classic, Little Star, Gold Wings, Gay Movie, Fils de Vaals and Esquire. Little Star then had a short turn in front, only to give way to Gold Wings, with Wapaugh handy. Gold Wings led into the straight from Little Star, Wapaugh, La Vie. Classic and Foxtoon. Once in line for the post Foxtoon soon ran to the front and he looked like winning until Fils de Vaals flashed up on tho outside in the last furlong to beat him easily by a length and a-half. Classic hung on gamely to be a length away third and Esquire was fourth. Next to finish were Gold Wings, Little Star, Chelandrv and Gay Movie. Time, lm 18s. HAURAKI PLATE, Of £400; special weighls; 1 mile S STLVER OUEX. T. Patterson's ch f. 3vn. bv Lord Quex —Nukerakan, 7.7 (0. Giiohrist) 1 I—BRAZILIAN, A. .T. mid J. A. Court's br c, 3,vrs, by "Brn7.cn—Love Light, R. 7 (L. 11. Clifford) 2 2BA LI N'A VA R, J. Cavanngh's b g, ivrs, by Acre —Spring Song. 8.12 (H. N. Wiggins) 3 (Winner trained by F. Gilchrist, Ellerslie.) Also Started. —4 Bonstar, 8.5 (N. R. McKenzie); 5 Bronze Trail, 8.5 (W. .T Broughton); 3 Melvanui, 8.5 (R. W. McTavish); 0 Miss Clipper, 8.5 (H. Long); 7 Maereana, 7.9 (0. Evans); 0 Spinning Wheel, 7.7 (A. C. Messervy).

Silver Qnex was the first to show out from Balinavar, Spinning Wheel and Melvanui, and along the back Silver Qnex led from Balinavar, Bronze Trail (outside), Brazilian, Maereana, Spinning Wheel and Miss Clipper. Crossing the top, Silver Qnex was well clear from Miss Clipper, who had moved up fast,'Balinavar, Brazilian and Bonstar, who were racing on terms, Spinning Wheel and Bronze Trail. Running to the turn, Silver Qnex maintained her advantage from Miss Clipper. Balinavar and Brazilian, and, although Brazilian issued a Btrong challenge in

tho straight, Silver Quox held on to score by three-quarters of a length. Balinavar was a length and a-quarter away third, with Spinning Wheel close up fourth, followed by Miss Clipper, Maereana, Melvanui and Bronze Trail. Time, lm 445. DEVONPORT HANDICAP, Of £400; 6 fur. C—ROYAL BACHELOR, R. T. Reid's b hj, <lyrs, by Musketoon—Reveal, S.O ("VV. .T. Broughton) . . 1 I—MAORI SONG, Mrs. E. I. McDonald's ch g, syrs, by Hunting Song— Mungakinu, 7.12 (0. Evans) .. 2 B—RULETTE. A. J. McGovcrn's br in, fl.vrs, by Chief Ruler—Lucella, 7.0 (H. Long) .. .. .. .. 3 (Winner trained by A. J. Julian, To Rapa.) . Also Started.—s Orate, 9.3 (33. N. AViggins); 4 To Hero, 0.0 (P. Burgess)i 7 Royal Appellant, 7.12 (M. Kerr); G Anion, 7.0 (G. Smith).

Te Hero refused to lino up at the barrier and took no part in the race. Royal Bachelor was smartest to begin and led early from Rulette, Royal Appellant, Anion, Maori Song and Orate. Passing tho half-mile Royal Bachelor was just clear of Anion and Maori Song, who were together ahead of Orate, Rulette and Royal Appellant. Royal Bachelor came into tho straight slightly in front of Maori Song, who was a couplo of lengths ahead of Orate, Anion, Rulette and Royal Appellant. Royal Bachelor continued to gallop freely in front and ho went on to win easily by two and a-half lengths from Maori Song, who made a game effort. Rulette was four lengths away third and Royal Appellant was fourth". Anion and Orate were together in the rear. Time, lm 16 3-ss. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, Of £300; 7 fur. 7—BRITISH BANNER, E. Morfette's br g, aged, by British King—St. Paul mare, 7.0 (S. Tremain) .. .. l S—THE TRIMMER, E. D. Muir's b g, G.vrs, by Vaals—Daymost, 8.0 (G. Cameron) . . , . .. o B—LOOMBINATION, Mrs. A. Loomb's b g, aged, by Illumination—Principal Lady, 8.11 (A. Gilmer) .. .. 3 (Winner trained by J. Hocy, Kamo.) Also Started.—3 Full Hand, 8.11 (R. W. McTavish); 10 Ringshofc, 8.5 (iA. G. Parsons) ; 2 Silver Eagle, 8.2 (W. J. Broughton); 1 Valdeae, 8.0 (L. Dulien); 9 Silver Glow. 7.0 (L. 11. Clifford); 4 Royal Abb, 7.8 (H. N. Wiggins); 11 Trevace, 7.7 (R. E. Home); 6 Bronze Step, 7.7, car. 7.0 (G. Smith). The field left to a splendid start and Trevace was soon in front from Valdene, Bronze Step, Tho Trimmer, Full Hand and Silver Glow. With three furlongs covered Silver Glow had joined Trevace in tho lead and they were followed by Valdene, Bronze Step, The Trimmer, Full Hand, Loombination and Royal Abb, who was moving up on the outside. Silver Glow showed the way into the straight to Trevace, Loombination, Tho Trimmer, Royal Abb and Valdene. A furlong from tho post The Trimmer ran to tho front and British Banner then came fast on the outside to beat him by a head. Loombination was a neck away third and Valdene was a close fourth. Next to finish were Royal Abb, Ringshot, Silver Glow, Full Hand and Bronze Stop. Time, lm 32 2-os. WINNING LISTS MR. A. ROWAN'S SUCCESS TWO FIRSTS WORTH £750 DIVISION OF RIDING HONOURS The success of Cheval de Voice and Fils do Vaals in their only starts at tho Auckland Racing Club's Midsummer Meeting rewarded owner-trainer Mr. A. Rowan with £750 and placed him at tho head of the winning owners' list. De Friend's victory in tho Takapuna Cup brought the Gisborne owner Mr. E. Fitzgerald £6OO, while Full Hand and Valamito (third) earned the Takanini owner-trainer F. Smith £370. Other successful owners were: —Mr. R. T. Reid, £300; Mr. T. Patterson, £300; Mrs. S. L. Parsons, £300; Mr. A. R. Kay, £300; Mr. C. W.. Jackson, £225; Messrs. W. Glover and M. O'Connor, £200; Messrs. A. W. and R. H. Townsend, £200; Mr. E. G. Bridgens, £200; Mr. R. Hannon, £200; Messrs. C. W. and R. A. Powell, £200; and Mr. E. Morfette, £2OO. Owner-trainer Mr. A. Rowan headed tho list of winning trainers by preparing two winners, Cheval de Voice and Fils de Vaals. Tho following each trained one winner:—H. C. Nesbit (Pasture), W. Glover and M. O'Connor (Baldric), A. W. and R. H. Townsend (Orwere), J. L. Muir (Pasture), W. J. McLean (La Vie), F. Smith (Full Hand), A. Cook (Suleiman), F. J. Smith (Gay Rebel), P. E. Pope (Bronwen), li. Hannon (Pyrenees), S. G. Lindsay (High Delight), A. Gilchrist (Silver Quex), A. J. Julian (Royal Bachelor) and J. Hoey (British Banner). With two winning mounts, H. Long (Cheval de Voice, Fils de Vaals) and W. J. Broughton (Royal Bachelor. Bronwen) were the most successful jockeys. The following each rode ono winner:—R. E. Thomson (Pyrenees), A. G. Parsons (High Delight), G. Gilchrist (Silver Quox), S. Tremain ! (British Banner), G. Cameron (Pas- j ture), T. Williams (Baldric), J. Mc-1 Lauglilin (Orwere), O. Evans (J)o Friend), A. C. Messervy (La Vie), R. W. McTavish (Full Hand), P. Burgess (Suleiman) and H. N. Wiggins (Gay Rebel)„ SINGAPORE VENTURE DOMINION-BRED "GRIFFINS" NINE WINNERS OF 15 RACES Two years ago 20 yearlings wero purchased in tho Dominion for members of the Singapore Turf Club, and 18 of them were balloted among the participating members, the other two having met with accidents before the ballot. Already nine of these horses, ranked as three-year-olds in Malaya last year, have been winners of 15 races. The most successful among these "griffins" has been New Zealand (Paladin —Controversy), who had won four races up to the end of November. He was secured in the ballot by Mr. Lcong Sin Nam, a Chinese millionaire. Four of the others havo won two races each. The quartet are Woden (Siegfried —Allowance), Marclieta 11. (Irish Lancer —Somo Breeze), Lord Gra v (Lord Warden —Graceful), and Sir j'atrick (Paper Money—Kilrhine). Winners of single events havo been Prude (Nightmarch—Pride), Peggy Pride (Pink Coat —Air Pocket), Newzv (Bamburv —Pelagia), and Just My Luck (Paladin —Maharanui). Sir Patrick, who looked one of the most promising of the contingent when they left, was disappointing in his early races, but later on he was a double winner among the ponies at Singapore.

Another pony winner at Singapore recently was the Bronze Eagle—Madam Ristori mare Eagle's Eye", now five years old, and sold to go to Malaya after winning in the Dominion two seasons ago. Sea Wrack, renamed Amazon, has failed so far to secure better than minor places in her new home. She will be recalled as having been sold for Malaya shortly after creating a big surprise when winning the Trial Plate on the second day of the Wellington summer meeting two years ago.