Northern Notes

NZ Truth, Issue 954, 8 March 1924, Page 10

Northern Notes

(By "Renown.") The Limond— Holyrood filly and the Absurd — Moira Machree colt purchased m the interest of Mr. Tlmpey at Mr. G. M. Curries recent, sale, have been handed over to J. Buchanan to prepare for next season's two-year-old events. Among other additions to the same trainer's team are two Polydamon youngsters, out of Bleriot and Nordica, also the four-year-old Polonet, all of which are to. race m the interests of the " Gisborne sport, Mr. F. Goodman. From the same district James has received a -colt by Polydamon out of Merry Roe, which is to race m the colors of Mr. Fred Hall. H. Collins has a likely-looking horse that should make good at the hurdling game doing light work, at Te Aroha. The gelding claims as his sire and is out of Mangamaire. He is, therefore, a full brother to Vaccination. The Te Aroha Jockey Club's meeting opened m perfect weather. All the acceptors for the Ruakaka Hurdles paraded and the public was well on the mark making Pentagram favorite. The favorite had a good run all the way, being well handled by S. Henderson, and won with a little m hand. Maud Wilson improved on her Thames showing. Penona had a chance, turning for home, but -the last fence put her out of her stride and she had.lp be content with third position, i . Lucullent is Improving and was finishing 1 on ; well at Te Aroha, Battle Song ran his best race for some time m the Ruakaka Hurdles. Maniahera made his re-appearance m a. jumping event at Te Aroha and after being well back all the way, fell at the last fence. Lark Hall, Rosullua and Great Pqn fell m the hurdles. In each case they were well placed when they came to grief, , ; .. : Twenty; horses lined up for the Trial Handicap. Dan Quin was made favorite oh his Thames running and after having every chance he was beaten over the last furlong, Whetunul won well and returned his supporters ar nice price. Golden Glass ran his usual solidrace, but never had a chance with the winner, ' Rarangl wferit well for six furlongs. Lady Buddy drew an outside position at the barrier and went a good race to finish second. Master 'Doon was accorded most support m the Juvenile Handicap. The Lucullus gelding got away well and had the race won, when W* Bagby, on Town Bank, made a late run and won by a neck. Curragh More was fancied by her connections m her race. She dwelt at the barrier and this ruined any chance she had. Connema'ra ran an honest race and finished oh, very gamely. Potoariui impressed with" his good finishing run. Better handled he would have been m the money. Six: furlongs seems to be plenty far enough for White. Comet. A first-class field paraded for the Cup, all the contestants looking m the pink. '•-.•. ' The good races Landslide has run m his last few starts made him favorite. During the race Mr. Alison's gelding did not enjoy a gopd run and finished out Of a place. Ruapapa, the winner, drew a bad marble and when the tapes were released he was carried to the outside fence, but Gray pushed him along, having him m a good position all the way to the entrance of the straight, •where he came through to win from Loyal Irish. Namutere was the unlucky horse of the race, getting chopped out entering the back stretch. Loyal Irish ran a good race, but only to go down to Ruapapa for a second time. Tarleton would have been a nuisance to the winner if he had the assistance of a stronger boy. Queen March made the pace a cracker and. appeared to be done with a furlong and a half from home, but she finished on resolutely and was only beaten m the last' few strides. Boomerday was In the picture turning for home, where he ran out wide. Finelll made a one-horse race of the open sprint. King Merv was a good thing beaten. Ho was slow to move and. .was second to last along the back. In the straight he was passing 1 everything and just failed to catch the winner. Glenidle, with Gray up, was made a good favorite for the Mangaiti Handicap, and m a greut finish he had to give way to Golden Glass. Golden Glass ran a good race m his first run earlier In the day and on his second attempt MeFlinn jumped him out smartly and he was never headed, although he had to be kicked right out to defeat the favorite m a nurd finish. Tactician ran a great race for seven furlongs. The second day there was some good racing. Out of a field of 12 horses only five finished the course m the Manawaru Hurdles. The race General Rose had at Thames did the General Soult gelding good and he finished on well to win fairly easily from Maud Wilson. Battle Song broke a shoulder and had to be destroyed after the race. Highflown, with H. Gray on, was made a hot favorite for the Maiden Plate. He drew No. 1 nt tho barrier and went to the front where ho stayed until well up the straight. Hero Blr El Abd challenged and m an Interesting finish the latter got the verdict. Gala Day ran a good race and should win shortly. Sunny Roe was well v pU*ced behind the leaders, but could not sustain his run In the straight. Fin note finished very fast m fourth position. On his first day's form the Electric Handicap was considered the beat of good things for Town Bank. The good thing duly landed with Master Doon In .second place again. Lady Rewa was In her stride earlier than Is usuaK with this filly and although holding a good position she cojild-noT make any impression on the 'winner, who won well with a little m hand. To Kuri zlg-zagged across tho courso In the Hack Cup spoiling the chance* of several of the contestants.

Glenidle's running has. been very consistent m /his last few races. When he contested the Hack Cup at Te Aroha he, was made first choice -and after running a creditable race finished third. . -. Royal Fame looked a -winner until he met with interference 75 yards from the post. Golden Glass was another m the field that suffered by interference from the winner. Desert Glow ran a fine race, but the last furlong found him out. = Steel Bar tried to win all the way. Landslide dwelt at the barrier m the President's Handicap and was giving the leaders a big start along the back. He was rushed to the van nearing the straight entrance and eventually finished third. Irapuka took charge three furlongs from home and from then on it was just a case of collecting. . Alfort ran a solid race m behind the leaders m the Cup and lived up to his first day's form m running second. Queen March was favorite m her second start. She had every chance, but was not good enough. Namutere was m the picture for six furlongs and then faded out. Royal Abbey was first out and was m the leading division all this way. This horse is not a boy's mount. On the first day of the meeting Arizona Maid was to have contested the Mangaiti Handicap, but was let out of her paddock, by some person unknown, She was scratched at the last minute, Multini, who was occupying the same paddock also got away, both horses being caught the next day. .. After running second on the first day the price Lady Biddy paid when successful on the concluding day came- as a surprise. • Supporters of Peter Rosa received a gopd return when the 'gelding ran second. ,\ . Archibald, the favorite,, ran badly. ' Regent received a rough passage on thtf first day and it will be some time before he will be seen out m company again. . . ' . Bright Day won the Tourist .Welter m good Btyle. Backers fell over themselves to be on Esthonia, who ran well until the entrance of the straight waa reached. \ Zircon looks very bright and the way he finished on m the Tourist Welter will make him many friends when raced again. Gold Kip went well and was only headed by Zircon m the "last few J strides. . .