SPORTING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23437, 28 February 1938, Page 17

SPORTING

rm TE AROHA MEETING MERRIES CUP TO STRETTO ROYAL BACHELOR WINS SPRINT (Per United Press Association) TE AROHA, Feb. 23. The Te Aroha Jockey Club’s annual meeting was held to-day, when the weather was fine, and there was a record crowd. The course was in perfect order. The totalisator handled £56,257, an increase of £2686 10:j. Following are the results;— WAITOA HANDICAP, Of £250 and sweepstake. Six furlongs. 3/2—MONACRE, 7.11 (McTavish) .. 1 6/6 —AYNHO, 8.0 (Keesing) .. ..2 l/I—GALLOPING ACRE, 8.7 (Goulsbro) 3 Also started: 5/5 Gay Egypt 9.0, 2/3 Windcress 8.10, 4/4 Thala 8.8, 12/12 Lapidarian 8.0, 11/10 Gay Papa 8.0, 9/8 Sen Acre 7.11, 7/7 Attack 7.11, 8/11 Trevace 7.11, 10/9 Australian Star 7.11. Won by one length and a-half, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin 14 2-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of £3OO. Five furlongs. 7/7—NOITORO, 7.0 (Thompson) .. 1 1/I—KATHBELLA, 8.4 (Atkins) .. 2 3/3—ARVAKUR, 9.0 (McTavish) ~ 3 Also started: 4/6 Raratonga 8.10, 2/2 Calorie 8.8, 8/8 Miss Brierly 7.8 bracketed with Kingcraft 7.0, 12/12 Spinning Wheel 7.3, 10/11 Joyola 7.0, 9/9 First Gold Money 7.0, 11/10 Miss Tidal 7.0, 6/5 Philcourt 7,0, 5/4 Pocket Venus 7.0. Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. HERRIES MEMORIAL CUP, Of £IOSO. One mile and three furlongs. 1/I—STRETTO, 8.1 (Atkins) .. .. 1 7/B—KILONSA, 7.1 (McTavish) .. 2 10/11—RONA BAY. 7.7 (Tattersall) 3 Also started: 2/3 King Rey 8.8, 12/12 Kelly 8.3, 6/7 Master Brierly 8.1, 1/1 Mazir 8.1, 4/2 Round Up 8.0, 8/6 Knight of Australia 8.0, 9/9 Jonathan 8.0, 5/4 Gay Rose 7.12, 3/4 Scotland 7.6, 15/15 King Musk 7.0, 14/13 Jewelled Girdle 7.0, 11/10 Sinking Fund 7.0, 13/14 Day Wind 7.0. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time. 2min 17 4-ssec, a course record. SHAFTESBURY HACK HANDICAP. Of £275 and sweepstake. Six furlongs. 1/I—LLANGOLLEN. 8.6 (Clifford) 1 2/2—ANION. 8.10 (Ellis) 2 6/S—TE MONANUI, 8.9 (Pratt) .. 3 Also started: 5/4 Fleetwind 8.4, 9/10 Miss Te Koura 8.4, 7/7 Lady Montana 8.7, 11/11 Gappy 7.10, 3/3 Jan Ridd 7.7, 13/12 Huntingmore 7.7, 4/6 Lady Meath 7.7, 8/8 Forest Acre 7.3, 10/9 Copy Cat 7.2, 11/13 High Delight 7.1 Won by a head, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time. Imin 13 l-ssec. HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP. Of £3OO. One mile. 4/S—PASO-ROBLES. 8.0 (Goldfinch) 1 3/2—STAR ARTIST, 8.0 (Ellis) .. 2 8/B—ALBY, 7.10 (Chaplin) .. .. 3 Also started: 6/6 Trilliarch 8.8, 1/1 Valamito 8.3, 2/3 Lornacre 8.0, 5/4 Rulette 7.10, 7/7 High Tea 7.8, 9/9 Surella 7.3, 10/10 Prince Rangi 7.2, 14/14 Bonny Gay 7.0, 13/13 Sir Abb 7.0, 15/14 Respectful 7.0, 12/12 Grand City 7.0, 11/11 Land Girl 7.0, Won by a neck, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 39 2-ssec. CHAMPION HACK HANDICAP Of £350. One mile and a-quarter. 3/3—SILVER RIVER. 8.12 (Chaplin) t 1/I—DUTCH GIRL, 7.9 (R. Horne) t 2/2—PRIVY SEAL, 7.9 (Ellis) .. 3 Also started: 12/12 Melvanui 9.0, 11/10 Kena 8.12, 8/6 Black Musk 8.10, 10/11 Loombination 8,10, 5/4 Gay Streak 8.9, 6/8 Brown Lap 8.7, 4/5 Glen Abb 8,0, 7/7 Ivy Willonyx 7.1, 13/13 Sockettes 7.0, 9/9 Cometarium 7.0. Won by a nose. Time, 2min 7sec. WAIHOU HANDICAP, Of £SOO. Six furlongs. 2/4—ROYAL BATCHELOR, 7.8 . (Broughton) 1 3/2—SULEIMAN, 8.2 (Goulsboro).. 2 4/3—TRAY BIT, 7.12 (Ellis) .. .. 3 Also started: 1/1 Courtcraft 9.6, 6/5 Tosh 8.1, 8/9 Rereatu 7.9, 9/8 Palustre 7.3, 5/6 Maori Song 7.1, 7/7 Bachelor King 7.0. , J u Won by a neck, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 12sec. NOTES ON THE RACING (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, Feb. 27._ The each-way favourite Sandrift scored decisively in the Ruakaka Hurdles from the second fancy, Englishman. Sandrift moved up sjnartly about half a mile from home and entered the straight in the leading division that comprised Siwell, Celtic Lad, Erination. and Englishman, who were in very close order. Celtic Lad held just a' slight advantage at the last fence, but once the real struggle commenced Sandrift soon took the measure of the opposition and won going away. It was the winner’s best effort to date, and she is becoming more solid. Englishman ran his usual honest race after being quietly ridden by F. E Baker. Celtic Lad was responsible for a solid effort, and Siwell also recorded a sound performance. Erination was closest of the others, and the race may improve him. Survalyon fell at the first fence. Benefited by her race at Te Rapa, Mon Acre scored nicely in the Waitoa Handicap, for which Galloping Acre was an each-way favourite. Mon Acre was always in the leading division and, after following WindcresS to the turn, she took charge to win from Aynho, who came home very strongly on the outside. The favourite, Galloping Acre, ran on resolutely to be a close third after being a long way back in the middle stages. Trevace looked likely when in the lead with Mon Acre with a furlong to go, but he weakened into fourth. The t might improve him. Gay Egypt, Sen /'ere and Lanidnrian made creditable showings, and the first-named looks better than he has done for some time past. Windcress displayed plenty of speed, but failed to run on as well as at Te Rapa, where he fought on gamely to defeat Mon Acre. Thala was left at the post, and took no part in the race. Jumping to the : *ont smartly from No. 1. the little-fancied Noitaro led al the way in the Juvenile Handicap, and won verv decisively from the eachway favourite Kathbella, who was always in close attendance and battled on gamely at the finish. Noitaro is a shapely filly by the speedy Oration, and paid double figures. Kathbella improved upon her Te Rapa form, and made a game effort to overtake the winner in the straight. The top-weight. Arvakur. was a little slow away from an outside post position, and after going fast across the top came home solidly, although held safely in the last furlong by Noitaro and Rarotonga, who made a very creditable showing. The second fancy, Calorie, was never dangerpus. and Philcourt faded out in the straight after being prominent to the turn Having her first race over a middle distance, the brilliant Stretto scored a notable triumph when she won the Herries Memorial Cup. She was coupled on the totalisator with Mazir, and the bracket was best supported in a fine betting race. After showing out in front early, Stretto was steadied in behind the leading division, and when asked for an effort in the straight, she reached the lead quickly to score in very convincing fashion over the last furlong. Stretto ran the 11 furlongs in the good time of 2min 17 4-ssec, which is only about a second outside Glare’s New Zealand record of 2min 16? sec. Kilonsa mads a determined bid in the straight, and registered a fine performance for second. Rona Bay, who was responsible for most of the running, battled on solidly for third. Master Brierly came from the rear at the turn for fourth, making up a lot of ground. King Rey, Kelly, Scotland, and Mazir ran disappointingly. Sinking Fund,

Round Up, and Jewelled Girdle were prominent most of the way, but faded In the straight. The each-way favourite, Llangollen, finished very resolutely to win the Shaftesbury Hack Handicap in the last couple of strides. It looked as if Anion would succeed when he took the lead from Miss Te Koura at the foot of the straight and was just clear at the distance. However, Llangollen wore him down and gained the verdict by a head. Anion ran one of his best races, and just failed to see it out after being prominent throughout. Te Monowai, who claimed a 71b apprentice’s allowance, fought on solidly for third, and Forest Acre showed improvement uppn his recent efforts by running a creditable fourth. Lady Montana was running on, and a slightly longer journey might suit her. Jan Ridd and Lady Meath ran fair races, but Miss Te Koura stopped'quickly in the straight. Copycat was very slow away. Paso Robles scored narrowly in a fine finish in the Hot Springs Handicap. Rulette attempted to win all the way, and was followed into the straight by Sir Abb, Trilliarch, Lornacre, Prince Rangi, Paso Robles, and Alby. When they straightened up Sir Abb momentarily appeared dangerous, but he weakened, and Paso Robles came through strongly to withstand determined challenges from Star Artist and Alby,. who ran fine races. Rulette struggled on gamely to be a close fourth, and most of the others were close up. The each-way favourite, Valamito, failed to get a good position early, and was never dangerous, although he was running on at the end Trilliarch and Prince Rangi showed dash, but weakened in the last furlong. Claiming a 51b apprentice’s allowance, Silver River attempted to win the Champion Hack Handicap from end to end, and it was only in the last stride that the fast-finishing Dutch Girl got up to dead-heat with him. The finish was one of the most exciting of the day, and the third horse Privy Seal was only a nose behind the deadheaters. Privy Seal ran one of her best races, being prominent throughout, and disputing every yard in the straight. Dutch Girl’s finishing effort was good, and she has become very solid. It appeared as if she would have won outright in another stride or two. Cometarium, Brown Lap, and Gay Streak shaped creditably, but Glen Abb ran below expectations. Ivy Willonyx moved up from the rear approaching the turn, but the effort was too great, and she tired. Benefited by his racing at Te Rapa the three-year-old Royal Bachelor won the Waihou Handicap from end to end, although he had very little to spare. After jumping out very smartly from No. 1 the consistent Suleiman made a determined bid for victory at the end, and was probably a shade unlucky not to win. He is in great heart at present. The honest Tray Bit ran another solid race. The each-way favourite Courtcraft was a good fourth after being handy throughout. His effort with 131 b over weight-for-age was a sound one, and he may be all the better for the race. Bachelor King appeared a possibility just after entering the straight, but failed in the last furlong. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY <Peb United Press Association) TE AROHA, Feb. 27. Following are the Te Aroha Jockey Club’s second day’s acceptances;— MANAWARU HURDLES, r>f s>.9.zn finp mile and a-half.

THE PROBABLE FAVOURITES (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, Feb. 27. The weather remains fine ahd hot, and the course should be fast for the second day of the Te Aroha Jockey Club’s meeting to-morrow. A slight variation has been made in the order of running, and the Piako Handicap will be the last race instead of the fourth, as originally intended. Horses likely to be well supported in their engagements include:— 11.50—Manawaru Hurdles.—Desert. Star. Bryce Street, Englishman. 12.35—Elston Handicap. Windcress. Galloping Acre, Mon Acre. I.2o—Electric Handicap.— Arvakur. Kathbella, Noitaro. 2.s—President’s Handicap.—Courtcraft. Kilonsa. Round Up. T , . 2.ss—Wairakau Handicap.—Llangollen, Lady Montana, Vadanoe. 3.4o—Morrinsville Hack Handicap.— Dutch Girl, Privy Seal, Comelarium. 4.2s—Farewell Handicap.—Suleiman. Royal Bachelor. . , s.lo—Piako' Handicap. Valamito, Rulette, Crooning. WAIAPU RACING CLUB QUILP’S DOUBLE WIN REDUCED TOTALISATOR RETURNS (Pefi United Press Association) GISBORNE, Feb. 27. The Waiapu Racing Club held its annual meeting on the Ruatona course on Saturday in fine weather There was a good attendance, and the track was in excellent order. The totalisator handled £6789 10s, compared with £7268 10s last year, a decrease of £479. Following are the results:— HIKURANGI HACK HANDICAP 4 COLLISION, car. 8.2 (Cornan) 1 1— OKAWA, car, 8.9 (Goulsbro) .. 2 2 RAANA, car. 7.10 (Forsyth) .. 3 Also started: 3 Bothwell, 5 Defora, 6 Prince Henry. , Won by a length, with a short head between second and third. Time. Imm 27 3-ssec. DISTRICT MAIDEN HANDICAP 5 SOUTHAMPTON. 8.0 (A. Tinsley) 1 2 —WHAKAO, 8.0 (Forsyth) .. .. 2 I— MAILMAN. 8.0 (Goulsbro) .. 3 Also started: 4 Ace Willonyx, 3 Union Bank. , , . . Won by a nose, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 17sec.

OTURAUNUI HACK HANDICAP 2 QUILP, 8.6 (Mclnally) .. .. 1 3 PUCCINI. 8.0 (Goulsbro) .. .. 2 I—MONEY RAID, 8.9 (Gregory) .. 3 Also started: 4, Paul Robeson. Won by a length and a-half, with a length between second and third. Time. Imin 15 2-ssec. WAIAPU STAKES 1— PENNYCOMEQUICK, 8.6 (Leach) 1 3 SEYFRIED, car. (Briggs) .. 2 4 GOOD HUNTING. 7.10 ■ (Goulsbro) 3 Also started: 2 Wananga car. 7.9 j. 5 Royal Mimic. Won by a head each way. Time. 2min 9 l-ssec. MATITI HACK HANDICAP 2 QUILP, 8.6, car 8.11 (Mclnally) 1 1— HUNTING SPY, 8.9 (Forsyth) .. 2 4—OKAWA, 8.7, car. 9.0 (Goulsbro) 3 Also started; 3 Perfect Lady 8.8 car. 9.3, 5 Poverty Bay, 6 Ballyculane 8.0 car. 7.7. Won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and third. Time. Imin 2 2-ssec. K. S. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL 2 WOLSEY, 8.13 (Anderson) .. .. 1 4—FLYING MIMIC, 8.13 (Marsh) .. 2 2—SOUTHAMPTON, 8.7, car. 8.12 .. 3 Also started: 1 Bostsong, 8 Ace Willonyx, 5 Mailman, 6 Whakao, 3 Syncopate, 7 Union Bank. The first and third horses were bracketed. Won by two lengths and a-halt. with one length and a-quarter between second and third. Time, Imin 2sec PAKANUI HACK HANDICAP 1— SKYWAY, 10.7, car. 10.3 (Mclnally) 1 2 MAHUTAI. 9.0 (Anderson) .. .. 2 3 PUCCINI, 9.3 (Goulsbro) .. .. 3 Also started: 4 Bothwell, 5 Defora. 0 Prince Henry. Won by a nose, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin ' FAREWELL HANDICAP I—GOLDEN BLONDE, 9.10 (Goulsbro) 1 3—WANANGA, 7.7, car. 7.84 (Anderson) 2 I—GOOD HUNTING. 7.12 (Dornan) 3 Also started: 2 Perfect Lady 7.7 car. 8.0. The first and third horses were bracketed. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 14sec.

Of £250. une st lb mile ana a-nau st lb Huskle ii 13 Holly Lu 9 a Englishman 10 8 Racewhlp .. 9 3 Bryce Street 10 0 Celtic Lad 9 1 Desert Star 10 0 Siwell .. .. 9 0 Master Musk 9 12 Professional 9 0 ELSTON HANDICAP, Of £200. Six furlongs. Llangollen 9 12 Mon Acre .. 7 12 Te Monowai 9 9 Copy Cat .. 7 11 Bronzette 8 10 Susan .. .. 7 1 Teak .. 8 8 Maxown 7 1 Galloping Lapidarian 7 0 Acre 3 i British Nation 7 0 Wlndcress 7 12 Trevace 7 0 Thala .. .. 7 12 Dainty Lady 7 0 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of £300. Five furlongs. Arvakur 9 1 Eastern Heir 7 2 Raratonga .. 7 10 Olympus 7 2 Kathbella 8 9 Pocket Venus 7 0 Vltement 8 2 First Gold Noitaro V 10 Money 7 0 Philcourt 7 2 Miss, Tidal 7 0 PIAKO HANDICAP, Of £250. Seven furlongs. Crooning 8 12 Bachelor Paso Robles 8 11 King 7 2 Valamlto 8 3 Whakapara 7 1 Alby .. .. 3 0 Sir Abb 7 0 Lornacre 8 0 Land Girl .. 7 0 Rulette 7 11 Grand City 7 0 High Tea .. 7 8 Prince Rangl 7 0 Surella 7 2 Gold Vaals .. 7 0 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of £500. One mile and a-half Courtcraf t .. 9 Dark Shadow 7 13 King Rey .. 8 7 Gay Rose .. 7 11 Whirling .. 8 1 Mazlr .. .. 7 11 Master Day Wind .. 7 0 Briefly 8 1 King Musk .. 7 0 Kilonsa 7 13 Jewelled Round Up .. 7 13 Girdle 7 0 Jonathan 7 13 Bonny Gay 7 0 WAIRAKAU HACK HANDICAP. Of £225. Seven furlongs. Llangollen .. 9 0 Jan Ridd 7 9 Melvanui 8 13 Lady Meath 7 6 Strathire 8 6 Mustang 7 4 Lady Montana 8 1 Prival .. .. 7 3 Vadanoe 8 0 MORRINSVILLE HACK HANDICAP, Of £250, One mile and a-quarter. Silver River 9 5 Dutch Girl .. 8 2 Huskie .. '.. 8 12 Privy Seal .. 8 0 Kena 8 11 Cometarium 7 3 Black Musk 8 9 Ivy Willonyx 7 0 Loombinatlon 8 9 Racette 7 0 Malagigl 8 3 Full o’ Scotch 7 0 FAREWELL HANDICAP. Of £300 Six furlongs. Suleiman 8 10 Tosh 8 2 Golden Sheila 8 7 Rereatu 7 8 Royal Anion 7 0 Bachelor .. 8 5