WINTER MEETING CONCLUDED

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22258, 10 May 1934, Page 7

WINTER MEETING CONCLUDED

HAROLD LOGAN BEATS WALLA. WALLA

The Forbury Park Trotting Club’s winter meeting was concluded yesterday. The principal attraction was the Flying Mile contest between Harold Logan and Walla Walla, but unfortunately a prang of the weather wrecked the greatest chance of success that has ever been possible in connection with a local lightharness meeting. If Walla Walla and Harold Logan could have entered the lists under sunshine and favourable' track and atmospheric conditions Forbury Park would have .proved too small to hold the crowd. Fortunately the weather kept fine until the champions appeared on the scene. At this stage the attendance was remarkably good, and at least supplied some indication of the crowd that would have turned out under more attractive conditions, and with a partial holiday to assist in building up the throng of those who love to see champions meet in contest on level terms. The match was generally regarded in a very fine sporting spirit, with financial interests almost entirely ignored. Harold Logan won, but the lOngstriding Walla Walla could not have been seen at his best on a track that did not supply the good foothold essential for a horse with such action. Harold Logan must not, however, be deprived of the kudos attached to the victory, because he hag always proved himself a real racehorse under any circumstances. The rest of the card provided some very interesting racing, although the final half of the card was got off under very disadvantageous circumstances. The financial results to the club wiR be*a, blow, but from a sporting point of view a great, success has been achievedA full card went out for the Tahuna Handicap*-with Sister Mary carrying £59 more . than Triangle. < The betting was fairly even between Journey’s End, Walter Wrack, and Billy Sundy, who were next in demand. J Sister Mary began well, and racing' out wide on' the middle ox the track, where the going was better than on the rails, led Mataunga on the rails. Kotin** had closed up after going where Journey’s End broke. Sister Mary, etill racing 'tfidc out, led Kotinga the stragiht and won well by nearly four lengths. Billy Sundy was well up a mile from home, but faded nut. Walter Wrack and; Triangle both broke during the race. " ;’' ■' ' , _'■ '■ .. Compass, Sadie Airworthy, and Summit were taken out of ' the Royal ■ Handicap. Dundee war elected a isolid favourite, but wrecked hi* chance by breaking , at the start'.and losing a lot of ground. The lost ground, was made up rather too quickly, and Dundee joined Lone Derby in tHe front with a lap to go, where Greenmantle’ was in close attendance, the / trio named drew out going along the back stretch,‘but-the favourite commenced to tire* Lone .Derby led into the straight, where'; Greenmantle game on and cut down the leaders. Grey Girl was taken out of the Pacific Handicap, and Black Jester became a late scratching, as he could not be found. It was. a very even betting race between Golden Direct, Nelson Pointer. Sure, and Prairie King, starting with only small margins ■ between them. , Margaret Chenault broke at the start, and,Nelson Pointer, Priceless, Sunbloom, Red Spur, Golden Direct; and Sure were the early leaders. Nelson Pointer; failed to stay on, and Priceless stalled off Sure and won by half a length. Golden Direct was stopping in the final quarter, • -' When WalU Walla and Harold Logan came into theTpirdcage there was a good crowd on the course. Both horses and their drivers were greeted with applause from the spectators as they paraded in the straight. A slight drizzle was falling as they warmed up,for the battle. Harold Logan drew the rails. They got away to an even .start, and went off very .fast. Harold. Logan was steadied, and Walla Walla took up the role of pacemaker, and was three' lengths in front when he 1 eached the half mile in Imin 3 3-ssce. Harold Logan moved up to Walla Walla in the back stretch, but appeared to be taking a feeler and was steadied at the far turn. Walla Walla was sailing along in front about two lengths in front of Harold Logan coming, round the top and still about the same lead as they turned for home. Harold Logan then quickly gathered up Walla Walla and was coming away from him when he went to a skip and before getting balanced again Walla Walla got almost on terms. Harold Logan .caught back-and came on to win by half a length in 2min 13 l-ssec. They appeared to be waiting in the second halfmile and when it came to speed Harold Logan had the better of it with the Australian. . Golden Dollar and Real Burton both broke at the start of the Railway Handicap, .in which they started first and third favourite. Agile led from end to end and won nicely at the finish. A heavy drizzle was falling when the James Memorial Handicap field went to the post. The field raced in close order throughout with Worthy Queen setting the pace until headed by Raydus inside the final half mile. The field raced in the middle of the track and going to the last half mile Aymont Chimes, toilowed by cut through on the inside. Ayrmont Chimes joined Worthy Queen in the lead but did not last long and Raydca had taken charge going to the far turn. Raydus came right away at the finish - and Ayrmont Chimes and Waress cut Worthy Queen out of a place. ’, Margaret Cheuault, Blue Mountain Queen, and Nelson Pointer were struck out of the Southland Handicap. Morello was a pronounced favourite but completely settled his chance by dwelling on the mark and getting away a bad last. Sunbloom and William Tell made the running but the latter put in n break. King Mac was always handy and, with the leaders tiring, he won from Gunraetal, Ma-garet Bell, and Raider. The scratching pen was freely used in connection with the Handicap Nimbus, Master Roy, Probationer, Raydus. and Silver de Oro all failed to keep their engagements. Peter Locanda. who was a well-backed chance, had everything in bis favour but failed. Chrnwood showed speed but caused trouble by breaking, and Rollo beat Grand Canyon at the finish. The result might have been - different if Chenwood had not broken and come back on Gunfire. He seemed to box the field racing at that stage behind Peter Locanda. In the unavoidable absence of Mr W Rudkin the position of judge was filled by Mr T. Fogg and Mr Harry Jarden acted as time-keeper in conjunction with Mr J. Kelleher owing to the indisposition of Mr F. J. Townsend. Mr W. F. Dunile again got the fields away ou satis-, factory terms and the management of the meeting was up to the high standard maintained for several season’s past. It may also be taken for granted that the very competent staff handling the investments maintained its reputation of being the: most efficient or at least second to none in New Zealand. , Tlic totalisator handled £14,444 10s for the day, as compared with £20,791 for the second day of the- winter meeting last vear (a Saturday). The total for the meeting was £26.261 10s. as against £35,089 for the winter meeting last year. Following are the results; — ? TAHUNA HANDICAP, Of 123sovs; second 20sovs and third Ssovs from the stake. Trotters only. Class 3.43. One mile and a-balf. I—Mr D. R. Reve'l’u b m SISTER MARY, by Guy Parrish —Sister Maud 4vrs. scr (R- B. Berry) 1 6—M- G. F. C’arke’s KOTINGA, 4yrs, 36yds bhd (C. King) 2 10—Mr A. E. Blackleg MOTHER’S BOY, flyrs, 24 (G. W. White) .. 3 Also started: 8 Mataunga scr (W. J. Doyle), 15 Paul Bingen scr (J. Walsh), 2 Triangle, scr (A. Holmes), 4 Walter Wrack scr (J. Fraser), 5 Billy Sundy 12yds bhd (M. Holmes), 3 Journey’s End 13 (E. Todd), 9 Kilbirnie Dan 12 (B.

RAYDUS WINS JAMES MEMORIAL HANDICAP

Jarden), 13 Chiming Wrack 35 (W. M‘Kay), 14 Golden' Bingen 33 (J. R. Waite), 16 Cathedral Rose 48 (J. Dynes), 12 Hakatere 48 (R. Townley), Orphan Bingen 72 (P. Gallagher), 11 Teviot Downs 120 (E. Mitchell). Sister Mary, who trotted in the middle of the course from start to finish, led out, and racing past the stand at the end of two furlongs was followed by Mataunga, Billy Sundy, Paul Bingen, and Journey’s End. The others were a bit strung out. Sister Mary carried on the running from Mataunga over the five-furlong circuit, the pair being well clear of Billy Sundy. Commencing the last lap, Sister Mary was leading Kotinga. then coming Billy Sundy, Mataunga (who bad put in a break in the straight), and Orphan Bingen, the leadfers being fairly close together. Sister Mary and Kotinga, went on well clear, and led round to the straight. Kotinga could not make any impression on the favourite, who won well by four lengths. Mother’s Boy was a similar distance away third, and then came Walter Wrack, Chiming Wrack, and Journey’s End. Times: 3inm 44 l-ssec, 3min 42 S-sscc, Smin 43 4-3 sec. ROYAL HANDICAP, Of 125sovs; second. 20sovs and third ssovs from the stake. Class 3.39. One mile and abalf. 1 2—Mr T. Pelevcr’s b g GREEN MANTLE, by W rack—Nantw ich. 3yrs, scr (D. C. Watts) .... 1 4—Mr J. Slack's LONE DERBY, syrs, scr (M, Holmes) 3 I—Mr W. T. Lowe’s DUNDEE. 4yrs, 12yds bhd (R. B. Berry) .. .. 3 Also started: 10 All Thorpe scr (P. A. Gordon), XI Carillon Chimes scr (J. Walsh), 8 Erin’s Chance scr (P. Gallagher), 12 Ivan de;Oro scr (T. Bryant), 7 Peter Mitchell scr (P. P. M’Kay), 9 Rollicking Wave scr (E. Todd), 3 Blondie 12yds bhd (C. S. Donald), 6 Vologda 12 (J. Bryce, jun.), 5 Ronald Derby 48 (B. Jarden). Dundee lost . & lot of ground at the start, and Lone Derby led over the first two furlongs to the stand, then coming Erin’s Chance, Greenmantle and Carillon Chimes. Turning into the back stretch All Thorpe and Ivan de Oro, collided and lost ground. Lone Derby carried On the running round the far turn, where Blondie was making a forward move, but he then broke. Coming up the straight to commence the last lap Lone Derby was still in'charge, but Dundee, who was showing a lot of speed, was just heading him as they passed the stand, with Greenmantle, Carillon Chimes, and Vologda handy. Lone Derby and Dundee led Greenmantle along the back, the trio drawing away from the others. Lone Derby was first into the straight from Dundee, with Greenmantle next. /In the run home Greenmantle stayed on best to win by four lengths from Lone Derby, who was a couple of - lengths ahead of the hot favourite. Then came Vologda, Peter Mitchell, and Ronald Derby. Times: 3min 34 2-ssec, Smin 35 2-ssec, 3min 34 3-ssec J. PACIFIC HANDICAP, Of 135sovs, second 20sovs, and third lOsovs from. the stake. Class 2.17. One ■ mil* ~ ■ - 8-Mr J. P. M'Kendry’e b g PRICE- - LESS, by Great Audubon —Blush, ; tfyrs, scr , (Owner) .. .. .. 1 3—Mrs W. MaeKenzie’s SURE, Syrs, 12yds bhd (P. Gallagher) . , 2 I—Mr E, J. Eathorne’s GOLDEN DIRECT. 4yrs, 12 (F. G. Holmes) 3 Also started: 6 Blue Mountain Queen scr (J. M. Maconnell), 10 Margaret Chenault ecr (J. S. Shaw), 2 Nelson Pointer scr (D. C. Watts). 14 Red Spur scr (F. Farquharson), 7 Sunbloom- scr (P. P. M’Kay), 12 IJlm scr (C. Fairman). 5 Great Author 12yds bhd (W. J. Doyle), 10 King’s Cup 12 (D. Teahen), 13 Lord Leslie 24/(R. B. Berry), 4 Prairie King 24 (F. Holmes), 12 Mocast 24 (E. Todd). Margaret Chenault broke up at the start. Nelson Pointer led out, and passing the stand with three furlongs covered was clear of Priceless, with Sunbloom, Golden Direct, Red Spur, and Sure handy. Nelson Pointer. and Priceless on lue running along the back, with Sure next, and the others close up. Nelson Po’rler was first into the straight from Pi iceless, Sure, and Golden Direct. Priceless then went to the front, and won from Sure by half a length, .Golden Direct was five lengths away third, and then came Ulm, Red Spur, and Lord Leslie. Times: 2min 17 4-ssec, 2min 17sec. 2min 18scc. SPECIAL -MATCH RACE. For a purse of 250sovs, winner to receive ISOsovs, loser lOOsovs, with an additional 50sovs if either or both horses do 2min or better. In the event of both horses doing 2minor better, the owners will divide equally the additional SOsovs. One mile (flying start). Mr E. F. C. Hinds’s b g HAROLD LOGAN, by Logan Pointer—lvy Cole, aged (M. Holmes) .. . 1 Mr L. S. Martin’s b h WALLA WALLA, by Globe Derby—Princess aged (W- M’Kay) . 2 Harold Logan had the inside running, but there was not much. If any, advantage in this, as the pair kept to the middle of the course. They went away to an even start, but racing along the bottom stretch to enter the straight Walla Waila was in the lead. Walla Walla passed the stand nearly two lengths in front of Harold Logan, and entering the back stretch was stijl well clear of the New Zealand champion. Harold Logan then closed on the leader, but racing along the bottom stretch for the second time Walla Walla drew out again. Walla Walla was nearly two lengths in front of Harold Logan as they turned for home. Holmes then made his effort, and Harold Logan had reached the Australian as they raced East the final furlong post. . Harold ogan was then racing away when he tangled and lost ground. He got back to his gait again, and came on to win, with his ears pricked, by half a length. Time, 2min 13 l-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Of ISOsovs: second 20sovs and third lOsovs from the stake. Class 3.16. One mile and three furlongs. 3—Mr F. J. Smith’s ch g AGILE, by Rey de Oro—Bundura. 4yrs. scr (G. S. Smith) 1 B—Mr F. L. Price’s ALL SUNSHINE. 4yrs, scr (E. Todd) 2 X2 —Mr J- R. M’Murray’s SCOTFREE, Gyro, scr (F. G. Holmes) .. .. 3 Also started: 10 Bingen Wrack scr (J_. Bryce), 2 Camera scr (F. Holmes), 7 Chechahco scr (J. Walsh), 9 Chiming Billy ecr (P. Gallagher), 1 Golden Dollar scr ‘(M. Holmes), 14 John Dee scr (F. Farquharson), 6 Lena Bingen scr (F. M’Gregor), 4 Real Burton 12yds bhd (M. J. M'Teigue), 11 Guymond 12 (L. F. Berkett), 5 Grand Finale 24 (J. Bryce, jun.), 13 Lindrum 24 (T. Haile), 15 Erin’s Boy 36 (J. M’Kenzie). Rain had set in again when this race was started. Golden Dollar and Real Burton lost ground at the start. Agile was the first to show out, and led past the stand at the end of a furlong from John Dee, Chechahco, Lena Bingen, and Chiming Billy. Agile carried ou the running down the back, with Chechahco next and the others spread out. Agile held charge up the straight, and going past the staud for the last lap was pacing well in front of Lena Bingen,’ with Chechahco, Scotfree, Camera, and All Sunshine next. Racing along the back stretch Scotfree ran into second place behind Agile, and at the far turn the pair were going awav from the others. Agile was th-ee lengths clear entering the straight from Scotfree, with All Sunshine next. Agile kept clear, and won comfortably by three lengths from All Sunshine, who finished on to beat Scotfree by a length. Then came Camera and Guymond, with the others pulling up. Times: Smin 13 2-ssec, 3miu 13 4-3scc, Smin 14 2-ssec.

JAMES MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of 275sovs, second 40sovs, and third 20sovs from the stake. Class 4.32. Two miles. B—Mr L. F. Berkett’s b g RAYDUS, by Drusus—Lady Raymond, fiyra, V 12yds bhd. (Owner) .. .. .. 1 4—Mr J. Bryce’s AYRMONT CHIMES, aged, 48 (J. Bryce, jun.) 2 I—Mr M. C. M'Tigce’s WARESS, 4yrs, .scr (Owner) 3 's—Mr J. S. .Shaw’s WORTHY QUEEN, 6yrs, ser (Owner) ' .. 4 Also started: 7 Great Author scr (B. Jarden), 3 Master Roy, scf (F. Holmes), 9 Erin’s Fortune 24yds bhd (J. Walsh), 2 Avernus 36 (C. King), 0 Gold Tinge 60 (R. Donald). Worthy Queen began smartly, and led past, the stand at the end of a furlong from Great Author, Raydus, Master Roy, and Waress, then, after a gap, came Erin’s Fortune at the head of the next division. The field had closed up as they raced round the circuit, and going past the stand for the second time, at the end of six furlongs, Worthy Queen 1 was leading Great Author, Raydus, Waress, Avernus, and Erin's Fortune. There Was little change as the field raced over the next lap, and commencing the final circuit Worthy Queen was still in front of the bunched field, with Great Author, Raydus. Waress, Erin"s Fortune, and Master Roy all in the picture. Turning out pf the straight Ayrmont Chimes left the middle of the track and took a short cut along the rails. He was up with Worthy Qceen as they raced along the back, but Raydus then made a forward move and led Worthy Queen round the far turn. Raydus went on from Worthy Queen and was first into the straight, and he came on to win well by sis lengths from Ayrmont Chimes, who beat Waress by a length. Worthy Queen was fourth, and then came Master Roy pulling up. Times: 4min 49 2-ssec, 4rain 48 2-ssec, 4min 52 4-ssec. PENINSULA HANDICAP, Of 145sovs. second 25sovs, and third lOsovs from the stake. Class 5.2. Two miles. I —Messrs C. M. Archer and D. MacFarlane’s b m SEA GIFT, by Wrack- —Paul Huon mare, 4yrs, 36yds bhd (M. Holmes) .. .. 1 6—Mr G. Morris’s HAKATERE, 6yrs, 72 (R. Townley) * 4 Mr G. F. Clarke’s KOTINGA; 4yr«, 48 (C. King) 3 Also started: 10 Minstrel scr (F, Langford), II Patty Todd scr (F. Farquharson), 3 Walter Wrack scr (J. Fraser), 9 Sister Mary (including penalty 12yds) 48 (R. B. Berry), 2 Triangle 12 (A. Holmes), 5 Billy Sundy 24 (D,. C. Watts), 8 Bon Haven 36 (F. Holmes), 7 Mother’s Boy 36 (G. W. White), 1Cathedral Rose 72 (J. Dynes). Patty Todd, Walter Wrack, Minstrel, Billy ‘Sundy, and Sea, Gift were the early leaders, and passing the stand at the end of six furlongs Sea Gift was in charge, with Kotinga, Mothers Boy, Sister Mary, Patty Todd, and Billy Sundy next. Racing round the circuit the field began to spread out, with Sea «itt trotting well in the front. Going to the last lap, Sea Gift was just leading Mother’s Boy, with Kotinga, Sister Mary, and Hakatere handy. Sea Gift led along the back from Kotinga, Mother s Boy, and Sister Mary, and Hakatere was moving up fast, Hakatere ran into second place behind Sea Gift at the far turn and the pair came on together. Sea Gilt was first into the straight, and Hakatere skipped but caught back his gait without losing much ground. Sea Gut then came on to win by two lengths from Hakatere, who was a dozen lengths ahead of Kotinga. Mother’s Boy was lourth. Times: smin 12 3-ssec, smin lOsec, onnn I6sec. SOUTHLAND HANDICAP, , Of ISOsovs: second 20sovs and third lOsovs from the stake. Class 3.29. One mile and a-half. B—Mr W. R. Hamilton’s hr g KING MAC, by Erin’s King—Lady Mac. aged, scr (F. Langford) .. 1 5 Mr F. A. Loffhagen’s GUNMETAL, syrs, 12yds bhd (C. S. Donald) 2 6 MARGARET BELL, aged 12 (T. Wallis) 3 Also started: 9 Erin’s Advance scr (J. Walsh), 1 Morello scr (A. Candy), 10 Red Spur 12yds bhd (F. .Farqnharson), 7 Sunbloom 12 (P. P. M’Kay), 3 William Tell 12 (P. Gallagher), 2 Raider 24 18. Jarden), 4 Queen Author 24 (W. J. Doyle). Morello broke up at the jstart, and William Tell, Sunbloom, King Mac, Erin’s Advance, and Margaret Bell led past the stand, in that order, with two furlongs covered. Sunbloom and William Tell then carried on the running well clear of the field, King Mac heading the others. Sunbloom led round the far turn,

where William Tell broke and lost ground. Going to the last lap Sunbloom was still in charge, and William Tell had run up to the lender again. Then came Queen Author and King Mac. Sunbloom led down the back straight from William Tell and King Mac, and that was the order at the far turn, where Raider made a forward move. Sunbloom was first into the straight from King Mac and William Tell. In the run home King Mac stayed on best, and won by a length from Gunraetal, who was half a length ahead of Margaret Bell. Then came Raider, Sunbloom, and William Tell. Times: 3niin 48 2-ssec, 3rnin 48sec, 3min 48 3-ssec. I . FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 160sovs; second 25sovs and ■ third lOsovs from the stake. One mile and a-quarter. 3—Mr H. M. Allan’s br g ROLLO, by Jingle—Madam Templeton, aged, 36yds bhd (R. B. Berry) .. .. 1 7—Mr C. S. Donald’s GRAND CANYON, aged, scr (C. Fairman) .. 2 2—Mr J. Bryce’s AYRMONT CHIMES, aged, 24yds bhd (J. Bryce, jun.) 3 Also started: 5 Chenwood scr- (J. Fraser, jun.), 6 Great Author scr (B. Jarden), 1 Peter Locanda scr (M. C. M’Tigue), 8 Erin’s Fortune 12yds bhd (J. Walsh), 4 Gunfire 12 (D. Teahen). Peter Locanda began well, and was quickly joined by Chenwood, who was a bit slow to move out. Then came Great Author, Grand Canyon, and Gunfire. Erin’s Fortune did not go off. Great Author broke in the back straight and Chenwood at the far turn, the latter interfering with Gunfire. Peter Locanda was first into the straight, then coming Ayrmont Chimes and Rollo, Pqter Locanda was two lengths in front of Ayrmont Chimes as they commenced the second five-furlong circuit, with Rollo and Chenwood, who had raced up with a great burst of speed, next. Peter Locanda, Ayrmont Chimes, Chenwood, and Rollo were the leaders going to the far turn, where Grand Canyon got a run on the rails. Grand Canyon led into the straight from Peter Locanda, but in the run home Rollo finished on well and won by half a length. Ayrmont Chimes was another two lengths away third and Peter Locanda fourth. The others were out of the finish. Times: 3min 48 2-ssec, 3min 48sec, 3min 48 3-ssec. THE WINNING OWNERS. C. P. Cameron £250, L. F. Berkett £215, E. F. C. Hinds £l5O, M. C. M’Tigue £145, H. M. Allan £135, G. Morris £135, G. F. Clarke *l3O, J. Bryce £125, D. R. Revell £l2O, C. M. Archer and D. MacFarlane £llO, 11. W. Browne £lO5, J. P. M’Kendry £lO5, A. Ferguson £IOO, C. Davey £IOO, F. J, Smith £IOO, W. R. Hamilton £IOO, L. S. Martin £IOO, H. G. Lynch £IOO, T. Palmer £IOO, L. C. and W. Morrison £3O, B. Grice £25, C.- S. Donald £25, A. Robertson £2O, J. Slack £2O, F. A. Loffhagen £2O, Mrs W. Mackenzie £2O, F. L. Price £2O, J. C. Burke £2O, D. MTxenzie £20,. M. J. M’Teigue £2O, J. Hunter £lO, E. J. Eathorne £lO, J. R. M’Murray £lO, W. G. Mills £lO, M. J. Forde £lO, A. D. Cooper £lO, Mrs K. C. Oldfield £lO, C. J. Meade £5, A. C. Bladder £5, W. T. Lowe £5. Total. £2750. TAXES PAID. The following taxes, have been paid in connection with the meeting:— ' £ s. d. Totalisator tax .. 1,181 15 4 Dividend tax .. 1,148 11 0 Stakes tax .. .. 137 10 0 £2,467 16 4 The amount of the amusement tax will not be known until to-day.