GOSSIP OF THE TURF

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12356, 28 January 1926, Page 8

GOSSIP OF THE TURF

Talk from Track and Stable

PAHIATUAMEETIN6 PRINTEMPS HAS A WIN STANDARD SUCCESSFUL. (“Times” Special Reporter.) PALMERSTON N., January 26. The conditions under which the Pahiatua Racing Club’s annual fixture was opened to-day -were perfect. The weather was brilliant, the track in great order, and the attendance large, The totalisator figures showed an in r crease, despite the presence of a,threehorse event on the programme. The chief event of the day was won by the elderly Printemps, but the backers of Bright Day were unlucky not to collect the first dividend. The Maiden, with which the meeting opened, saw the defeat of a warm favourite in Regal Star and the success of the Trentham-trained Outfit. Regal Star, who had drawn a good position at the barrier, began well, and led to the straight from Sir Lucullus, but did not run on, and was beaten, in the run homo by"'both Outfit and Sir Lucullus. Half-lengths separated the placed horses. was a good fourth. Butterworth, rider of Pakaraki, parted company with his mount at the home turn and broke an ankle. THREE LENGTHS TO SPARE A useful welter horse in Tongatatoa was the public choice in the Ballance High Weight Handicap, and Misgovern was next in demand. Misgovern got away badly, but Bagby pulled her over to the rails, and, getting a good, run through, was well placed in the area along the. hack. Tongatatoa made all the running till half-way up the straight, when Alabama, who had been in behind him all along, went to the front and won by three lengths. Sarty and Mosthenes were'next. Only three contested the Hamua Hack Handicap, and of these Tempean. was made favourite. Tempean. was in front most of the journey, and went away in the straight to win very easily hv four lengths. Carrigallen heat Pantagruel hy half a length for second place. The winner paid a great price in the circumstances. A VETERAN SCORES The Pahiatua Handicap was a rather disappointing race, though it was pleasing to see success go the way of Printemps, who is now ten years old; Bright Day was favourite, and had he heen kept nearer the leaders in the early part of the race he would have won. Printemps took charge early in the race, and led past the stand from Tall Timber, Agitato, and Modern, with Bright Day a long way hack last. Along the back Printemps. came hack to the field a" little, hut he moved off again crossing the top, where Tall Timber, Agitato, and Modern were his nearest attendants, and Bright Day had moved up next. Printemps led into the straight with a good break on the field, and Bright Day set out to catch him. A close ‘finish .resulted in Printemps being given the verdict. Opa, who came from a long way back, Was third; Son o’ Mine fourth, dicap. Bright Knight soon took charge, favourites for the Konini Hack Handicap. Fright Knight toon took charge, but Strongholt ran to the front before the straight was reached and Panarb also was close up. Bright Knight failed to run on amd Panart took charge, but Novar wore him down'and won by a neck. Bright Knight was a length away third." Bright Knight needed the race and should win next time out in similar company. The Speedy but poor staying Solferino gelding, The Bolter, was a better favourite than Bonideer for the Makuri hack handicap, but for once The Bolter did not hit the front and in the end. he was beaten:out of a place. Bonideer allowed Lady Ideal to lead to the straight and then went away, to win by three lengths. Lady Ideal beat Cherry Pie by a length for second place, and The Bolter was fourth. Bonideer is a much improved mare and won very easily. WON ALL THE WAY Hie good form of Standard in opposition to Peneus at the . New Year ensured him favouritism in the Presidents’ handicap and, after being well placed all the way, eventually won well. Westbroke and Standard made the early running from Treadwell, with Blonde a long way back. Standard had the race won a furlong from home and ran in an easy winner from Westbroke by a length. Treadwell stayed on fairlv well to gety third place, while King Cheops was fourth. An exceedingly poor field was lined up to contest the Eketahuna Welter, with Newbury King and Rahepoto favourites. Newbury King failed altogether and Rahepoto, particularly well handled, just managed to last long enough to dead-heat for first' place with Tawelii. Rahepoto began very smartly and soon had a position in front on the rails, but Tinker allowed Kyla and Newbury King to run past hj malong the back and make the running for him. Kyla led Newbury King and Merry Wanderer into the straight with Rahepoto in behind them. Rahepoto gradually improved his position and a furlong from home he was in front, but was doing his best over the last bit. He stopped quickly and Tawehi; coming fast from tho back, got up in time to dead-heat with him. Last Thought was a good third nnd Kyla fourth. THE~DETAILS Per Press Association. PAHIATUA, January 27. The totalisator investments amounted to 1113,273, as against £11,661 for the corresponding day last year. Results:— MAIDEN HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs; six furlongs; special weights. —Mountain Knight (Butler) J. 8— Sir Lucullps *j I—Regal Star 3 Also started.—4 Crown Reel. 2 Veronica, 7, Paraki, 11 Eventide, 6 Knockals, Touch Wood, 3 Essential, 10 Hats Off. Long neck; head. 1.17. BALLANCE HIGH WEIGHT CAPOf 120 sovs; seven furlonga. 3—Alabama. 9.13 (Mackic) 1 I—Tongatotoa, 10.4 2 9 Sarty, 9.5 a Also started. —2 Misgovern 9.11, 4 March On 9.9, 8 Puketoi 9.0, 5 Lady Comet 9.6, 6 Our Jack 9.6. 7 Mosthenes 0. Length; two. 1.30.

HAMUA HACK HANDICAP, Of 90 sovs; six furlongs. 1— Tempean, 8.9 (Ridgway) 1 2 Carrigallen, 7 2 3 Pantagruel, 9 3 Only starters. Four lengths; one. 1.15 3-3. PAHIATUA HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; one mile and a quarter. 3—Printemps, 7.4 (A, Brown) 1 I—Bright Day, 8.13 2 3 Opa, 7 3 Also started.—6 Tall Timber 8.8, 7 Son o’ Mine 7,2 Modern 7.9, 4 Agitato 7.8. Half a length; three. 2.8. KONINI HACK HANDICAP, Of TOO sovs; seven furlongs. 1— Novar, 8.8 (Morris) 1 4 Panart, 7.4 2 2 Bright Knight, 9 3 Also started. —5 Sstrongholt 7.8, 3 Idanoe 7.6. Half a length; good length. 1.28 4-6. MAKURI HACK HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs; five furlongs. 2 Bonideer, 7.8 (Mackie) 1 3 Lady Ideal, 7.13 2 5 Cherry Pie, 7.9 3 Also started. —1 The Bolter 9, 6 Morning Gift 7.1 4 Peggy Ford 7.1. Two lengths; three-quarters. 1.1 4-6 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs; six furlongs. 1— Standard, 8.9 (B. H. Morris) ... 1 3 Westbroke, 7.4 2 4 Treadwell, 7 . 3 Also started.—s Birkie 8, .2 Blonde 7.13, 7 Priqce Hal 7.11, 6 King Cheops 7. Half a length; length. 1.5. EKETAHUNA WELTER HANDICAP. Of 100 sovs; seven furlongs. 2 Rahepoto, 8.3 (Tinker) t 4—Taweni, 8.6 (Morris) + 10—Last Thought, 7.11 3 + Dead heat for first place. Also. started; —1 Newbury King 9.2, 3 Red Head 8.6, 6 Inoe 8.3, 6 Kyla 7.11, 9 Saiftona 7.11, 8 Festival 7.11, 7 Merry Wanderer 7.11. Tliird horse a length way. 1.29 2-6. second day Acceptances The following are the acceptances for the;second day:— TRIAL PLATE, of 80. sovs; six furlongs.—All 8,0: Crown Reel, Paraki, Essential, .Merry Wanderer, Sir Lucullius, Touchwood, Carrigallen, Regal Star. PONGAROA HANDICAP, of 120 sovs: seven furlongs.-—Tongatatoa 11.0 Agitato 10.3, Alabama 10.11, Treadwell .10.1, Misgovern 9.10, Salty. "9.6, March On 9.6, Red Head 9.0, Our Jack 9.0, Mosthenes 9.0. TIRAUMEA HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; five furlongs.—Tempean 9.3, Bonideer 9.3, The Bolter 8.13, Lady Ideal 8.4, Cherry Pie 7.10, Peggy Ford 7.0, Kyla 7.0, Kukuwai 7.0. MANGAHAO HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; one mile and a distance. — Printemps 8.3, Modern 7.11, Opa 7.7, Son o’ Mine 7.5, Mountain Top 7.0. TARAUA HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; six furlongs.—Lady Ideal 9.0, Morning ’Gift 7.7, Carrigallen 7.6, Varonia 7.2, Knockaloe 7.0. TANK HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—Bright Knight 8.13, Desert Knight 7.4, Strongholt 7.1, Idanoe 7.0, Panart 7.0. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; six furlongs.—Westbroke 8.2, Birkie 7.11, Hyde Park 7.9, Blonde 7.9, Prince Hal 7.7, Treadwell 7.0, King Cheops 7.0. . FAREWELL HANDICAP, .of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—Tawehi 8.13, Sarty 8,9, Desert Knight 7.13, Our Jack 7.13, Last Thought 7.12, Inoe 7.10, Kyla 7 9, Merry Wanderer 7.7, WAIROAMEETING TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES Per Press Association. WAIROA, January 27. The following are the Wairoa Racing Club’s acceptances for the second day: HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; seven furlongs.—Wilmoreana 10.7. Garzon 10.4, Tino Mauuga 10.1, Purse Proud 9.0, AVAIKAREMOANA HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; six furlongs.—Huikai 10.5, Royal Damon 9.0, Merekara 7.11, Carniola 7.5, Shake Hands 7.5, Mark Over 7.5, Gurnon 7.0; Patua 7.0. CARROIJi MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 135 sovs; one mile. —Theio 9.0, Malatour 8.10, Blue Jay 8.6, Tari 8.6. HACK HANDICAP SCURRY, of 85 sevs; five furlongs.—Killona 9.7, Three Kings 8.3, Sarpedon 7.11, Cluster 7.0. PAEROA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs ; seven furlongs,—Wilmoreana 9.2.' Othon 9.1, Garzon 8.13, Princess Nata 8.8, Merekara 7.9, Sarpedon 7.0. FLYING HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; six furlongs.—Civilform 9.3, Huikai 5.12, Tairawiti 8.12, Blue Jay 8.1. Break o’ Day 7.0. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 90 soys; six furlongs.—Royal Damon 9.0, Tino Maunga 8.10, Princess Nata 8.9, Merekara 7,11, Purse Proud 7.8, Carniola 7.5, Three Kings 7.5, Gurnon 7.0, Sophia 7.0, Patua 7.0. PRESIDENT’S WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.— Haurangi 9.12, Malatour-9.3, Highway 8.11, Break o’ Day 7.0, Merekara 7.0.