NOTES ON THE RACING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22065, 22 September 1933, Page 11

NOTES ON THE RACING

(Feom Our Special Reporter.) TIMARU. September 21. The Geraldine meeting was opened in fine weather, but the latter part of the card was got off in a decided change to wintry weather, .The track was firm and in good order, and an excellent attendance put in an appearance, but visitors from Christchurch and Dunedin were not in such strong force as usual. A disappointing field appeared in the Geraldine Cup, and only two had a say at the finish. Chrysology made the running to the straight, then put in a weak response when challenged _by Ranelagh, who had been kept judiciously waiting until the business end. . After the Raukapuka Handicap G. Humphries was cautioned, for interfering with Dracula. and C. Eastwood was suspended for hitting Humphries with his whip after passing the post. The seven on the card for the First Hurdles went to the post. Tea Garden was made favourite, and again went out to set a solid pace. He was in charge passing the stand hurdle Hystride and Don Jose, with Advance Camp next. Don Jose went up to Tea Garden as they turned into the back, and in company they raced away from the rest of the field. Tea Garden and Don Jose came at the last hurdle together, and in a hard finish Don Jose stayed on best and won by three-parts of a length,. Advance Camp was six lengths away, with Hystride next, another two lengths furtliGr back They went solidly for Cherry Queen and Gaysome in the Opahi Hack Handicap. Creaseless caused delay, but they finally got away from a fair line. Gaysome, Delice, and Cherry Queen were smartest away, and they led to the far turn and round the top from Top Rank and Cheap Money. Delice led into the straight, where Gaysome and Cherry Queen went wide. Once well in line for home Gaysome finished on well and beat Delice by a length. Top Rank was two lengths away third, a length in front of Cherry Queen, and then came Davalo and Helen Gold, with a well strung out lot behind them. Cherry Queen drew 14 at the barrier, but got fairly well away, and was handy, but lost ground at the turn through hanging out, and Gaysome also went wide.

Backers confined their attention _to Chrysology and Ranelagh in the Geraldine Cup. Chrysology at once took charge, and led Ranelagh and Martian Chief out of the straight. Racing along the hack Chrysology was running in front alone, three lengths ahead of Ranelagh, who was going well, and the others were then too far out at six furlongs to have a chance. Ranelagh closed on Chrysology at the home turn and had him beaten well over a furlong from home. Ranelagh came on_ to win by a length and a-half. Martian Chief was five lengths away third, and another three in front of Kakara. Chrysology did not show much fight when challenged by the winner. - Titri and Guy Junior were taken out of the Geraldine Trot. Dandy Locanda, Garry Thorpe, Clem Dawe, and Happy Bird were the early leaders, and they formed the leading division to the stand, where Marie Celeste had joined the leaders. Marie Celeste was in charge along the back and led Clem Dawe, Dandy Locanda, and Happy Bird to the straight, With Wee Wrack coming fast. Marie Celeste kept going and won comfortably by three lengths from Clem Dawe, who beat Wee Wrack by four lengths. Real Burton, Happy Bird, Social Pest, and Dandy Locanda followed the placed l Qt - Sir Gowan broke up at the start. Hurlingham was made a strong order for the Squatters’ Handicap. Royal Sceptre was first to show out and Irish Lancer last to leave. Royal Sceptre led Hurlingham, Errantry, and Irish Lancer to the far turn, where Kerbside moved up to the leaders. Royal Sceptre ledjiur- ■ lingham into the straight, where Kerbside ran wide. Hurlingham came on and won nicely by a length and a-half from Errantry. Irish Lancer was finishing on in third place and got up to beat Royal Sceptre. Great Star was running last most of the way. Grand Finale, Manetho, Royal Amphora, and Draeula were well backed tor the Ruakapu Handicap. Pharoah, Manetho, Draeula, Denise, Royal Amphora, and Eupator were smartest away and Grand Finale was close up with them. At the six furlong post Draeula got sent back, and Royal Amphora, Manetho, Denise, Eupator, and Grand Finale was the order going to the far turn. Royal Amphora led Manetho into the straight Horn Eunator and Denise, with Grand imale a couple of lengths away.' Manetho wore down Royal Amphora, and won by a head. Grand Finale was two lengths away. Manetho wore down Royal .Amphora, and won by a head. Grand I 1 male was two lengths away, and then came Eupator, Denise, St. Joan, and High lor. Clem Dawe and Guy Menzies were taken out of the Orari Trot. Social Pest led past the stand from Great Antrim and Sir Gowan, Ivan de Oro, and Yankeeland. Social Pest continued to show the way, but once in the straight Sir Gowan got on terms, ■ and, stalling on Ivan de Oro, won by a neck. Atralette was about two lengths away, and then Am-olis and Rewai next. Yankeeland, who lost ground at the start, was coupled with Atralette. A mild hostile demonstration greeted the winner on his return to the birdcage. Sir Gowan did not go away at the start of his first race owing to a horse breaking in front ° f Spoon and Nightly were evenly backed in the Belfield Handicap. Gallant Fox took up the running, and led Rational 11, Spoon, and Nightly along the back. Gallant Fox led Rational II and Nightly into the straight. Nightly was pocketed behind Gallant Fox at the distance, with Rational II on the putside. Nightly got an opening, and, finishing well, managed to get .up and beat Gallant box on the post. Spoon did not act up to expectations, and the same remark applies to Charmaine.

HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY. (Pee United Press Association.) GERALDINE, September 21. ■ The following are the handicaps for the second day of the Geraldine races:— Second Hurdles Handicap, of llosovs. One mile' and five furlongs.—Gold Knight, Don Jose 11.0, Antrim Boy 10.7, lea Garden 10.5, Nightcap 10.4, Rational II 10.2, Advance Camp 10.0, Royal Limond, Huntley 9.9, Kapuna 9.7, Gallivanter 9.3, Kakara 9.2, Sports King, Full Crop, Hystride 9.0. Wainui Hack Handicap, of lOOsoys. fcix furlongs.— Cherry Queen 9.0, Delice £.4, June the Third, Tautbow 8.3, Cleaner, Cinders, Helen Gold, Some Shambles 8.1, Bright Red, Ceaseless, Proscenium, Song Box, Donalda, Motanau, Turirau, Gold Boy, Davolo, Leadham, March Brown, Star Raider, Moonbeam, Adult, Arrowform 8.0. ■ Domain Trot Handicap, of HOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Atralette, Chudic, Clem Dawe, Colene Parrish, Colleen Chenault, Compass, Coral Prince, Dandy Locanda, Empress de Oro. Garry Thorpe, Grand Author, Greenmantle, Happy Bird, June Royal, Plentiful, Real Burton, Red Gold, Rough Sea, Roma Girl, Social Pest, Titri, Victor Bingen, Wee Wrack scr. Black Watch 24yds bhd, Agile, Guy Junior, Sir Gowan 36, Grand Finale 60, General Wrack 72. President’s Handicap, of 125sovs. One mile and 100 yards.—Ranelagh 9.2, Martian Chief 9.0, Spoon 8.10, Nightly, Chrysology 8.9, Irish Lancer 8.8, Charmense 8.7, Waterpower 8.2, Rational II 8.0, Kakara 7.13, Grecian Prince 7.12, Charmaine 7.11, Flower, Night Recital 7.10. Gladstone Handicap, of lOSsovs. Six furlongs.—Niggerhead 9.0, Manetho 8.7, Errantry, Denise 8.6, Trivet, Grand Review, Grand Finale 8.4, Gaysome, Cherry Queen 8.3, Dracula 8.2, Royal Amphora 8.0, Some Good 7.8, Delice, High Tor, Tautbow 7.4, St. Joan, Gilpit 7.3, Creaseless. Top Rank. Gold Boy. Cinders 7.2. Winchester Trot, of llOsovs. One mile and a-qnarter.—Argolis, Athelney Lass, Cam Dillon, Clem Dawe, Colleen Chenault, Compass, Dandy Locanda, Empress de Oro, Emmeline’s Last, Genera] Sarsfield, Great Antrim, Guy Menzies, Ivan de Oro, June Royal, Locust. Playwright, Real Burton, Rewai, Roma Girl, Rough Sea, Royal de Oro, Shore Leave, Social Pest, Titri, Victor Bingen, Wee Wrack, Wise Guy, Yankee Land, Black Watch scr, Pekara 24yds bhd, Agile, Dolly Huon, Sir Gowan 36, Grand Finale GO, Marie Celeste 72. Stewards’ Handicap, of HOsovs. Six furlongs.—Hurlingham 9.4, Silver Ring 9.1, Martian Chief 8.4, Mobile 8.3, Gallant Fox 8.2, Kerbside 8.1. Channelise, Royal Sceptre 7.13, Manetho 7.12, Locksley 7.8, Errantry 7.6, Grecian Prince 7.4, Gold Pit, Lord Argosy 7.0. Champion Hack Handicap, of HOsovs. One mile and 100 yards.—Nightly 9.4, Worship 8.10, Night Flyer 8.7, Doiran 8.4, Elude, Grand Finale 8.2, Flower 8.0, Shootist 7.12, Tea Garden 7.9, Fleeting Glance 7.6, June the Third 7.1, St. .loan, Cleaner, Eupator, Bright Shade, Witch of Frin, Top Rank, Colonel Quex, Adult, Pharaoh 7.0.

WANGANUI RACES POSTPONED (Per United Press Association.) WANGANUI. September 21. The first day of the Wanganui Jockey Club’s spring meeting has been postponed until to-morrow owing to heavy rain, which set in last evening, and is still continuing. It i» some 40 years since rain caused the postponement of races here. RACING IN AUSTRALIA THE HAWKESBURY MEETING. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) SYDNEY, September 21. (Received Sept. 21, at 11 p.m.) The only event of interest to New Zealand at next Saturday’s Hawkesbury races is the Rowley Mile, for which there are four acceptors, two of which are Inflation 9.6 and Bayacre 8.13. Waltzing Lily ran so badly at Victoria Park that she has been scratched for all Sydney engagements, and is returning to Melbourne for rich engagements. The courses there are the reverse way to which she is accustomed. Strict precautions are being taken against harm to the Epsom candidate Chatham. Until the day of the big race armed watchmen will guard him the whole time. WINOOKA’S PROGRAMME (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) SEATTLE, September 21. (Received Sept. 22, at 0.15 a.m.) Rufe Naylor has announced his plans to ship Winooka to Havre de Grace, Maryland, immediately. He is now arranging a ’ match race there, but the horse’s opponents are not mentioned. _ It is understood that appearances at Arlington Downs, Fort Worth (Texas), and Agua Caliente are being considered.