COMMENT ON FORM

New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24142, 8 December 1941, Page 5

COMMENT ON FORM

WIN FOE PAUL PABRISH GALLANT POINTER SCORES VICTORY FOR JIMMY DRUSUS After racing disappointingly for a time, Paul Parrish showed improvement by scoring his first success in the Innovation Handicap, for which he was fourth in demand at double figures. Paul Parrish trots well once ho gets under way and may go on improving. Soldier Sum set a merry pace for six furlongs, when Wiri Bingen and Mac's Jimmy, wide out. ran to the lead. Mac's Jimmy was clear at the top, where Paul Parrish moved up smartly. In a good finish Paul Parrish beat Mac's Jimmy by a neck after going 3.30 1-5 off 3.40. Robie was five lengths away third, followed by Wiri Bingen. who met with some interference along the back. The Frankton Handicap was run in two divisions, the each-way favourite Gallant Pointer scoring comfortably in the first from Escobar, who shaped well, and Everest, Gallant Pointer was in front practically from end to end and over the last two furlongs ran right away. Antarctic Star was a good fourth. Press Gang, after being prominent for a mile and covering a good deal of extra ground, faded. The second division saw a keen finish between the three-year-olds Waiwera Jewel and Right Ring, and Modern Parrish, who was unlucky. Waiwera Jewel beat Right Ring by a head, with Modern Parrish, who was pocketed until near tho finish, another head away third. Clockwise, who lost ground early, was fourth. Übakim tried to win all the way, but tired in the last furlong. Exporter Succeeds Showing further improvement, and splendidly driven by L. McMahon, Exporter won the Newstead Handicap by a neck from Koesian, who made a good attempt to win from end to end. County Jewel finished resolutely to cut Gallant Maid out of third. Flower Potts, from 48 yards, was almost alongside Koesian after six furlongs, but was done with after a mile. Exporter ran 3.22 from 3.39.

Although he made a, faulty beginning, Neutrality quickly ran to the lead in the President's Handicap and won all the way in 4.26, pacing tho first mile in 2.14 2-5 and tho last half-mile in 1.4. The race was spectacular, Neutrality being' challenged in the final stage by Double Peter, Kinawley and Munga Tangi, who finished as named. The each-way favourite Kinawley had a fine run behind the leader, but was not quite good enough on the day.

The each-way favourite Gaynor lost a good deal of ground at the start of tho Claudelands Handicap and was well beaten by Jimmy Drusus. Gaynor trotted solidly after settling down, and, although she had no chance of overhauling Jimmy Drusus, who took charge when Elliotvale broke a mile from Home. The winner was recently purchased in Southland by Mr. P. V. Flexman and this was his first start in Auckland. In a good finish for third Barney Bingen just shaded Renegade.

Castella clel Oro won the first division of the Te Kowhai Handicap from Ringstone, who finished very solidly. Modern Parrish was third, with Dave Opal, who ran a good race, close up fourth. The each-way favourite Guiding Light broke badly several times. There was a good finish between Scotty Direct and Lilamani in the second division, Scotty Direct getting the decision by a neck in 3.24 off 3.40, or six seconds faster than the previous division. Finishing fast, Marminga beat Gwen Grattan, who lost ground at tho start, for third. Toceetie Just Beaten When the win favourite Toceetie took the lead from Attain and Our Peggy on straightening lip for the run home in the Auckland Cup Trial her victory appeared certain, but Uenuku came with a great final burst to beat her by half a head in 2.30, a course record Uenuku ran. his best race for some considerable time and his display will draw attention to his future prospects. Our Peggy ! battled on for third two lengths away and Ringtrue was fourth. Uenuku's time equals the race record for Auckland, established at Epsom on December 29, 1934, by Indianapolis in winning the Champion Handicap. Roi l'Or," who was second, registered 2.36 2-5. and Impromptu, third, went 2.38. , It was with a well-snstained effort that Kewpie's Jewel won the Ohaupo Handicap by a neck from Maratua, who made a determined attempt to win from end to end. Although he broke almost at the post, 1 orpedo King took third from the each-way favourite Svmphony. who was not discredited. •Lough Derg and Nawton Junior were prominent until the last furlong. NEW BRIGHTON EVENTS SUCCESS OF DARK HAZARD fny TELEGIIArH —PRESS association] Saturday The New Brighton Trotting Club's Summer Meeting was held to-day in fine, but dull weather. The tracks was fast. The totalisator handled £29,811, against £33,180 least year, a decrease of £3309. Results. —

IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, first £l4O, second £4O. third ,CQO; trotters; limit 3.38; 1% miles.—2—l Westcliff, 12yds bhd (J. Fraser), 1; 3—2 Pegasus Bay, limit (J. Pringle), 2; B—6 Reward, 24.vds bhd (G. Cameron), 3. Also started: 9—9 George Arliss, 5 —5 Inquisition, 6 —7 Patch's Discovery, limit; 7 —B El Peta, 12yds bhd; 4 —l Chateau 24; I—3 Royal Worthy, 48. Four lengths each way. Inquisition was fourth. Times: 3m 24 4-ss, 3m 27 l-ss, 3m 26 4-ss. CANTERBURY HANDICAP, first £l4O, second £4O, third £2O; limit 3.34; iy a miles. — 3 —2 Burt Scott, 12yds bhd (V. Alborn), 1; I—l Glenlee, limit (M. McTigue), 2; 5—5 Recluse, 12ydsf bhd (R. Townley), 3. Also started: 10—9 Black Label, B—l3 Directly, 17—10 Falaise, 6—7 Fragment. 19 —19 Lord Brent, 9—o Milliard and Taluk (bracketed), 2 —3 Native Man. 4 —4 Portfolio, 15 —14 Queen Hierh, 20—20 Star Voyace, 14—14 Sun-

worthy, limit; 12 —8 Golden River, TO —18 Rquerry, 18 —17 Our Fay, 12yds bhd; 11 —11 Gentleman Jim, 13—12 Lady Slipper. 24; 7 —lo Aurio's Star. 3(>. Three lengths; neck. Golden River was fourth. Times: 3m 1!) l-ss. 3m 20 3-ss, 3m 20

EMPIRE HANDICAP, first £lB5, second £4O, third £25; limit 3.28; 1% miles.—9—o Direct Bell, limit (J. Pringle), 1; 6—B Labour Day, limit MJ. 8. Donald), 2; B—78 —7 Indian Clipper, 36yds bhd (T. Gleeson), 3. Also started: 4 —4 Arietta, I—2 Jack Spratt, 10 —10 Purina. 12 —12 Royal Guy, 3—3 Sabu, 14—13 Warship, limit; 33—14 April Direct, 5—G Blue Diamond, 2 —l Busted Flush, 11—11 Gallant Chief, 12yds bhd; 15—15 Tangaroa, 24; 7 —5 National, 30. Four lengths; head. Jack Spratt was fourth. Times: 3m 20 l-ss, 3m 20 3-SS, 3m 17 4-ss.* PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, First £2OO. second £B4, third £42; limit" 4.31; 2 miles

s—s—Dark Hazard, limit (M. McTigue) 1 21 —Jackaranda, limit (C. King) . . 2 42—Bronze Eagle, 12yds bhd (C. Tasker) .. .. .. .. 3

Also Started.—fi—o Foremost Junior, 7—7 Kilrea, limit; 3 —3 Special Editipn, I—l Our Jewel, 12yds bhd. and Accountant, 24 (bracketed); B—B8 —8 Worthy Need, 24; 9 —9 Graham Direct. 30. Length and a-half; half a length. Kilrea was fourth. Times: 4m 27 l-ss, 4m 27 2-ss, 4m 20 3-ss. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, first £2lO, second £OO, third £3O; limit 3.24; 1 % miles. —l—l Clockwork, limit (R. Donald), 1; G —s King's Jubilee, limit (T. Gunning), 2; 9 —7 Mongolian, 12yds hhd (D. Watt), 3. Also started: 5 —6 Black Surprise, I—l Mazaire (bracketed with Clockwork), 7 —9 Pacing Power, 9—lo Palomar, 3 —3 Scapa Flow, 12 —13 Worthy Cross, limit; 2—2 Acuity and Bing Crosby (bracketed), B—ll8 —11 Gold Bank, 11 —8 Happy Locanda, 4—4 Hillcrest, 13—12 Stormtost, 12yds bhd; 14 —14 Southern Smile, 24. Half a length; head. Hillcrest was fourth. Times: 3m 17s, 3m 17 1.-ss, 3m 10 2-ss.

NEW BRIGHTON HANDICAP, first £2lO, second £6O, third £3O; trotters; limit 3.31; 1/4 miles.—9—lo Great Mountain, limit (J. Foley), 1; 10—9 Amonos, limit (R. Young, 2; 2 —l Hatrack, limit (V. Alborn), 3. Also started: 11—11 Header, I—31 —3 Jock McGrath, 7 —l Shadeland, limit r> —7 Discord, o—s Escalado, 3 —2 Sagamore, 12yds bhd; B—B8 —8 Miliisle, 21; 4—o Tiinworthy, 30. Three lengths; four lengths. Sagamore was fourth. Times: 3m 21s, 3m 255, 3m 25 4-sa. AVON HANDICAP, first £175, second

£SO, third £25; limit 3.31; J% miles.—l—l Joan Conquest, 21yds bhd (T. Gunning), 1; 11 —11 Oversight, limit (F. Holmes), 2; 4 —5 Jerry Parrish, 12yds bhd (D. Watts), 3. Also started: 3 —l Blaydon, 10 —10 Lady Slipper, 12—1.3 Real Huon, 13—12 Silk King, 14 —13 William Potts, 5—3 Yon Yan, o—7 Zingarrie, 7 —o Yankeeland, limit, and Stylish Boy. 12yds bhd (bracketed); 2 —2 Calalpa, 9—9 Siege Gun, 12; B—B8 —8 Blue Diamond, 48. Half a length; length. Yankeeland was fourth. Times: 3m 18s, 3m 20 l-ss, 3m 19 2-ss.

VICTORY HANDICAP, first £2lO, second £6O, third £3O; limit 2.48; 1% miles.—3—2 Great Blaze, limit (C. King), 1; 10—10 Colonel Axworthy, limit (V. Alborn), 2; s—l Coquette, limit (F. G. Holmes), 3. Also started: 11 —12 Mazaire, B—B8 —8 Happy Locanda, 11 —11. Lady Carol, 6 —6 Scapa Flow, 9—9 Waitaki Power, 12 —13 Worthy Cross, limit; 4 —5 Acuity and Bing Crosby (bracketed), I—l1 —1 Haughty, 12yds bhd; 2—3 Springfield Globe, 24; 7 —7 Nelson Eddy, 3 —2 Zincali (bracketed with Great Blaze). 30. Length and a-half; three-quarters of a length. Waitaki Power was fourth. Times: 2m 43 l-ss, 2m 445, 2m,44 3-ss.