AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3574, 12 September 1922, Page 45

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

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The nominations received for the minor events at the Avondale Spring meeting are very satisfactory, the visiting division being much stronger than usual. Evidently Waimai’s racing career is not over, as the old fellow is engaged at Avondale. The Auckland Cup winner, Starland, is engaged in the steeplechase events at Avondale. He has been following the hounds during the present season. Trainers have been given an opportunity lately of educating their two-year-olds at, the barrier. Libertas (Quinn Abbey— Freedom mare) shows the most promise so far. The relative to Queen Abbey is very smart in getting into her stride. Mr Paterson’s two-year-old Uralla has nearly recovered from the mishap she met with a. short time back, and is doing light work on the track. Mr Friedlander’s two-year-old filly Charlady (Absurd- —Lady D.) is shaping well in her work. Royal Present is galloping well on the track' He has no difficulty in accounting for his stable companion Glen Canny. Khublai Khan was given a gallop over a mile and a half on Saturday morning, finishing up his task well in fair time. She Bang is sprinting well in her work. With 6.9 in the saddle the Nassau filly is nicely placed in the Flying Handicap at Avondale. Air Nieol’s pair. Spirit Level and Rosavella. have improved considerably since going inio Air A. Rue’s charge. The former lias shown fair form on the track, but so far has failed to pick up a stake. Raceful is being sent along in his work, and will he ready for early racing. The imported filly Dancing Doll is shaping well on the track. I he Maiden at. Avondale will probably be her first start in this country. Petite is carrying a much brighter appearance and may do better this season. Nocturne is hitiing our well in her work. She is engaged in the Avondale Guineas. Epitaph has been allowed to drop out of the Avondale Guineas. Ranine being Air A. B. William’s representative. I.ast year he captured the event with Grotesque. RAGINC IN NEW ZEALAND MARTON RACES. MARTON, September 9. The weather was fine and there was a large attendance at the Marton Jockey Club meeting. The going was good. The totalisator handled £23,390, against £26,089 last year. Results: TRIAL HACK PLATE, cf 1-tOsovs. Five furlongs.—Cochineal (W. Bell), 1; Vogue, 2; Orellana, 3. AVon by a neck: one and ahalf lengths between second and' third. Time, train ltsec. Alist Boy came in contact with the rail, and broke a leg. C. Reed was slightly injured, and was taken to hospital. Scratched. Good Mark, Botvron, Ra-da. Bravato. Euchre, Ategan, and Prudent Lad. HACK HURDLES, of IgOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Otauru Kid, 10.5 (S. Walls), 1: Mattock, 10.13, 2; Whizz Bang, 12.10, 3. Won by a long neck; two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min Slsec. Scratched: Honey Bee. Raffle, Alotukura, Sartosta, Unfils, Black Trail. SPRING HACK HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Eight furlongs and a-half.—Maritime 8.2 (B. H Morris), 1; Urgency, 8.6. 2; Spook, 8.9, 3 Won by a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, Infill 32sec. Scratched: Generous. MARTON HANDICAP, of 275sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Haurangi, 7.5 O’. Hunt), 1; Warrawee, G. 7,2; Equitable, 6.13, 3. Won by a head; a length between second and third. Time, 2min 10 l-osee. Scratched: Mortavis HACK STEEPLECHASE, of 200sovs. About two miles and a-half.—Tatt-on Park, 19.10 (11. M'Sweenev), 1; Ringi. 9.2. 2: Whipcord, 11.7, 3. Won by several lengths. Time, smin 30sec. Only the placed horses finished. Scratched: Simon, Raffle, and 0 horki. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 1«> sovs. Six furlongs.—Helen Rufus, 8.0 (A\ . Blanche), 1; Flying Nell, 8.7, 2; Yankee Dan, 8.4, 3. AVon by a. head; two lengths between second and third. Time, Irnin 17sec. Scratched Bumptious, Five-eighths, Snatcher, King Neva, and Satin. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 225sove. Six furlongs.—Civilform, 8.5 (M. M’Carten), 1 ; Wran■;!<>. 8.1, 2; Inah, 7.2, 3. AVon by half a length; three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec. ScratchedRouen, King’s Trumpeter, Celmesia, Ares, Big Push. TUTAENUI HACK WELTER, of 170sovs. Seven furlongs.—Comical, 8.11 (A. Oliver), 1; Santiago, 8.2, 2; Bonibrook, 8.4, 3. AVon by a neck; a length between second and third. Time, lmin 32sec. Scratched: Flying Nell, Helen Rufus, Lady Hill, Motukura, Silver San, and Aratura. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. BEAUFORD BEATS GLOAMING. SYDNEY, September 10. The following are the results of three of the races run at Randwick this afternoon: THE CHELMSFORD STAKES, Of lOOOsovs. Weight for age. Nine furlongs. Mr W. M. Maekay’s br e Beauford (Beau Soult- Blueford), 6yrs (A. Wood) .. .. 1 Mr O. D. Greenwood’s b g Gloaming (The Welkin —Light), aged (G. Young) .. ‘2 Mr R. Bailie’s blk or br li David (Baverstock —Linotype), syrs (AA - . Duncan) 3 Beauford won by three-quarters of a length, with a quarter of a length between second and third. Time, lmin 53sc . The Australasian record is lmin Sljsec, held by Chrysoleus. There were 3 4 starters. Steady rain during the forenoon failed to diminish the enthusiasm in the Beauford-Gloaming contest, though a plethora of macintoshes and wet weather attire- robbed Randwick of , the bright, gay setting worthy of the occasion. After lunch the weather cleared beautifully, but the track was heavy. A feature of the match was the remarkably even division of opinion of the public and' turf tipsters in their fancies, with Beauford slightly' in

favour. Much depended on the post positions, Gloaming drawing seven and Beauford fourteen. Gloaming jumped to the front immediately, Beauford being slightly left. Passing the mile post Gloaming led Tressayr, with Beauford moving into third place. Gloaming, T r essay r, and Soorak led the field round the bend. Beauford was seemingly unable to overtake the trio. Furious challenged the leaders entering the straight, but Beauford came fast and overtook Gloeimr ing at the half-distance. The New Zealander responded gamely to his rider's prompting, but, though sticking it- out gamely, lie failed to head the Newcastle galloper. Mr Mason said that Gloaming was beaten on his merits. Beau ford’s stock has appreciably increased as a. result of the conquest, but the admirers of Gloaming are satisfied with the New Zealander’s performance in the heavy going. Mr Ala-son added that Gloaming was as fit as he could l>e, and w«s fairly and squarely beaten. Two years ago it might have been different. He is not bo young as he used to be. Beauford was undoubtedly a great- galloper TRAMWAY HANDICAP. Rostrum 1, Fleurite 2, Loyal Irish 3. Won by half m length. Time, lmin 26Asec. SPRING HANDlCAP.—Wirriway 1, Molynuex 2, LLanthony 3. Won by a short head. Time, 2min 7see. Between 50.000 and 60,000 persons witnessed the Beauford-Gloaming battle —a record for the Tattersall’s meeting. Cupidon finished fift-li in the Spring Handicap. GLOAMING’S FINE FORM. SYDNEY. September 8. Gloaming equalled his own six-furlong Randwick track record—viz., lmin 13&sec, established in 1920 SALE OF NEW ZEALAND HORSES. SYDNEY, September 8. The Sydney Herald states that, in view of the fact of Mr W. G. Stead deciding to retire from the turf for a time at least, hie horses in training here —Absurdum, Truthful, Radiant Light, and Ridiculous—will be offered at auction on Monday next. SYDNEY, September 5First acceptances for the A.J.C. meeting include the foliowing New Zealand horses: Epsom Handicap. One mile (run tom her 30).—Cupidon 8.13._ Abeurdum 8-4, Molyneux 8.2, Loyal Irish 7.5. Tne Metropolitan. One mile five furlongs (run October 2). —Cupidon 8.12, Molyneux 8.2, Radiant Light 8.0, Truthful 7.10, Loyal Irish 7.3. MELBOURNE, September 3The following New Zealand horses are included in the first acceptances: Caulfield Cnp. One mile and a-ha.f (run October 14). —Molyneux 7.4, Tbe Cypher / «- Melbourne Cup. Two miles (run November 7). —Cupidon 8.11, Kick Off 8.10, Truth" ful 7.3. Molyneux 7.0, The Cypher 6.10. RAGING IN eiN GLAND. LONDON, September 4. Tamar has been scratched for the St. Leger. WEAK* FIELD FOR ST. LEGER. LONDON, September 9. The seratchingß of all the favourites :n the St. Leger leaves only second-class horse, in the race/ anti it is doubtful if it has ever been contested bv such a poc-r lot. Lord Woolavington's pair, Preston Orange ana Fred Power, seem to be the b-st left tin. As they are being trained in different stables, the' former at Gilpin’s and tlie latter at Frecl Darling’s, Lord Woolavtnglqn intends to run both on their merits. ViKars, Ceylonesi, and Corcvrian are others mentioned ac having a chance. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. AVONDALE HANDICAPS. Grey Lynn Handicap Httidle Race, ol 300sovs. Two miles. —Yolo 11.5, Hyginas U.'i, Alteration 10.13, Demagogue 10.6. Guerre a Mort 10.6, Crow-hurst 10.2, Whipcord 9.11, Tenacious 9.6. Starfall 9.6. Mary Btuce 9.6, ! Signature 9.3, Hushmon 9.2, Maori Ttkanga, i Polt'nogne, Dempsey, Toturu Jack, Daddy » Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase Handicap, I of 300sovs. About three miles.—Seadown 12.3, ; Starland 11.3, Whipcord 11.3, Totara Jack 10 10 Thiganthu 10.2, John Bunny 9.10, Peer Rosa 9.5, Tom Moore 9.3. Otara 9.2, Pittsworth, Ala Copper, Minnw-hangjita, ulenbutn, Pio Pio, Glenotus, Seville, King Pellicule, Gladwin 9.0. ‘ , Henderson Apprentice Handicap, of 200sovs. Seven furlongs.—Uncle Ned 9.9, Starland 5.9, Some Fashion 8.9, Geoffrey 8.4, i Haurangi 8.4. Right and 1-eft 8.0, Battle ! Knight 8.0, Tinokaha 7.13, Fingo’.and 7.13, | Mumble 7.10, Bretland 7.10. Machree 7.3, I Night Time 7.5, Gold Bud 7.8, Taipairu 7 8, I Golden Dream 7.8, Shebang 7.7. Comedy Prince 7.5, Stammer 7.4, Pagoda 7.2, Sandaim. Tactful, Tresor, Euphoria. Peter Mux- ! well', Elsie Aroha, King Neva, Lady Varc-o, j Lady Hill. Loved One, Larrikin, Shortland, : Ediform, Seabird gelding 7.0. | Swanson Hack Melter Handicap, of 1 300sovs. One mile and one furlong.—Bit hoj !ia 9.10, War Tank 9.9. Fort Regal 9.6, Gold Bud 9.5, Doric 8.11, Soulter'na 8.11, Marble j Crag 8.9, Gamboola 8.8, Polini 8.8. Marble i Class 8.7, Tireless 8.7, Euphoria 8.7, Pente- ! gram 8.6, Narrowneck 8.3, Master Curran ' 8.2, Wish Wynne 8.2, Teakitai 8.0. Navana ' 8.0, Master Mick 8.9, Kairamaranra 8.0. WANG AXUI ACCEPTAXCES. lbitiki Hack Handican, of 175sovs. Eight ftulongs and a-half.—Mark Time 9.8, U r- : gency 8.7, Flying Nell 8.6, Comical 8.6, AJI Cerise 8.3, Gold Star 8.1. Pleasure 7.13, Vindictive 7.12, Birkenella 7.9, Admiration 7.6, Bonibrook 7.6, Empyrean 7.3, Santiago 7.0. Merry Ann 7.0, Toa Here 7.0. Okehu Hurdles, of 25nsova. One mile and three-quarters. —Fisher 11.5, Explorer 11.5, Spook 10.6, Mill o' Cowrie 10.2. Royal Exchange 10.1, Matatua 9.11. Whipcord 9.3, Whizz Bang 9.2, Otauru Kid 9.0, Polthogtte 9.0 Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, of 175eovs About two miles and a-quarter.—Whipcord 11.7, Simon 10.12, War Loan 10.7, I’rince Paul 9.10, Tat’ton Park 9.7, Projector 9 5, Ringi 9.2, Awanni 9.0. Naughty 9.0. The Baronet 9.0, Gold Tips 9.0, Sweet Flower 9.0. Dime Hack Handicap, of 175sovs. Seven furlongs.—Danger Zone 9.1, Penitent K. 13, Merry Day 8.11. Lady Nassau 8.8. Vi val la 8.3, Militaire 8.2, Wakr Up 8.1. Creme do Menthc 7.13. Pillage 7.12. Zanv 7.12. Yolanda 7.11, Loyal- Maid 7.11, Cochineal 7.10, Misa Beauforte 7.8, Blush 7.,. Zeaborg 7.3. llalgina 7.3, King Neva 7.0, The Linnet 7.0, Snatcher 7.0. Spring Handicap, of 400sovs. Eight furlongs and a-half. —Gasbag 9.9. Vespucci 9.7 Rouen 9.6, Kinsem 9.6. Trespass 9.3. Tamo Fox 8.13, Admiral Codrington 8.8. Crucell® j 8.1, Omahu 7.12, Haurangi 7.10, Prosperity | 7’.8. Tenterfield 7.6, Muraahi 7.2. Cold Steel 7.0, Stork 7.0. Erie 6.13, Equitable 6.12, I Sunny Jim 612. Prince Martian 6.11, Cross I Fire 6.9, Lady Nassau G. 7 j Flying Handicap, of 30iSovs. Six fur- ■ longs.—Thespian 9.10. Rational 0.9, Pluto i 9 5. Irapuka 8.8, Civilform 8.8. Insurrection

i. 6. Wrangle 8.1. King’s Trumpeter 8.0, Tinihanga 7.10, Lucius 7.8, Roman 6.12, Martian Mias 6.7. . Marangai Steeplechase, of 300sovs. About tlirce miles. —Fit her 11.7, Fii-st Line 11.1, Luke 10.11, Kato 10.8, Whipcord 10.5, Gay Boy 9.10, Tirau 9.5, War Loan 9.5, Tatton Park 9.0, Polthogue 9.0, The Baronet 9-0, Bingi 9.0, Marshal Neil 9.0, Desire 9.0. Maiden Race. Six furlongs.—Tivoli, Lugano, Blush, Rada, Cochineal. Fleeting, Firoette, Hula Boy, Vogue, Diamond King, Hilgina, Snatcher, Pillage, Euchre, Beilina, Koauau. ~ n Wanganui Guineas. One mile.— V lyeila, Enthusiasm, Triermaiii, Halgina, Highland, Zouave, Rapine. ASHBURTON MEETING. Tho following handicaps have been declared for the Selma Trot, of 130sovs, one mile and a-half, at the Ashburton meeting. Royal Locanda, John Bull, Janet, Lady Michael, Doris Dillon, Flora Golding, Yanco, Trezza, Liberate, Prywood, Kaikai, Queen H Miss Babs, Huia Lad, Imslii, General MacDonald, The Freak, Don Locanda, Wild Sunset, Medallion Boy, Lucy Pointer, Drambui scratch. Fireman, Dusky Boy, Dolly Doyle, Swift Pointer 12 yards behind, Brownwood 24, Mary Galindo 36. Pearlie Chimes, Vera’s Doll 48. Appleshaw is ineligible. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP. The following handicaps have been declared Cor the New Zealand Trotting Cup: maker scr,- Vice-Admiral scr, General Link scr, Gleaming scr, Gold Boy scr, Dean Dillon scr, Whispering W T illie scr, Agatkos scr, Vilo 12yds behind, Tatsy Dillon 12, Snerwood 12. Beta Peter 12, Locanda Dillon 12, Trix Pointer 12, Onyx 24, Albert Cling 36, Box Seat 4S, Realm 60. OTAGO HUNT. POINT-TO-rOINT STEEPLECHASE. Much interest was centred in the point-to-point steeplechase events decided at “Wooaeaton’’ on Saturday, when quite a large gathering assembled to witness the cross country races. An excellent course wa3 flagged off on the farm properties of Messrs Hamilton and M'Gregor. With the exception of a gate double all the obstacles were live hedges, and had to be taken in their natural state. The prizes for the events ™f r ® donated by local sportsmen, and included a silver cup for the owner of the winner of each race. The jumping of the horses was excellent, and the horsemanship most satisfactory. The officials acting were Messrs R. Conn (starter), B. S. Irwin (judge),. A. W. Brown (clerk of scales), and J. Mowat (clerk of the course). At the conclusion of the races the president presented the prizes to the successful owners. Results: HEAVY-WEIGHTS. About two miles and a-half. Minimum weight, 12.7. Mr J. Robertson’s Skylark (E. Buddicom) 1 Mr L. Simpson’s Mack (Owner) •• •• " Mr J. Mowat’s Jennie Lind (R. G. Wheeler) 3 Also started: Master Dirk. The field kept together until the gatedouble on the second round. Skylark then }ed over the last brush and beat Mack oy two lengths. JUNIOR MEMBERS’ STEEPLECHASE. Two miles. Minimum weight, 10.7. Mr S. M'Kay’s Disappointment (L. Waite) 1 Mr J. Robertson’s Haka (L. Simpson) .. 2 Mr F. O’Connell’s Tony (Owner) .. .. 3 Also started: Thelma, Silverdine, Living*tone, and Gotta way. Thelma was left and Tony led over the double, witli Livingstone and Haka in close Attendance. Entering the second round liaka took the lead. Disappointment and Tony next in order. Livingstone toppled out at the brush. Disappointment and Tony came over the last hedge together, and fought out a close finish, Tony being three lengths Away. LIGHT-WEIGHTS’ STEEPLECHASE. About two miles and a-half. Weight, 11.7. Mrs M‘Kay’s Rockhampton (L. M'Kav) 1 Mr N. Bunberry’s Capper (R. G. Wheeler) 2 Mr J. B. Blair’s Master Dirk (Owner)... 3 Also started: Castle Rock and Rapid River. Capper led over the first hedges, with Master Dirk and Rockhampt-on in close attendance. Castle Rock baulking. Commencing on the second round Master Dirk was leading by three lengths, and coming to the gate-double, Rockhampton and Capper moved up and jumped the last hedge together, and fought out an exciting finish. The third horse waa two lengths away.