THE TURF.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 4, 28 October 1924, Page 7

THE TURF.

- THE WELLINGTON iMEETING

FIRST DAY’S RESULTS

WELLINGTON, Oct. 25

The Wellington Racing Club’s spring meeting opened at Trentham to-day in showery weather-. The track was heavy and the attendance.Tail’-. The totalisator handled £45,333* cbmpared with £45.888 LOs oh the same day last year. Results

Tiiita Handicap, five furlongs.— Rumiymcdc (C. Reed) 1, Standard 2, Anthonie 3. Also started: Swift, Grand National. Beacon Light, Ince, Bcrinthia, Mahon. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, Imin. 4Lsec. Wainui Handicap, one mile.—Quest (C. Reed) 1, Cnrnentie.r 2, Happy Days 3. Also started! Kolifurm. iLilglntti Comical;. Plintdmits, Black KPfirtld, Little River; BhiUix; Clriiidlln. Itllfairfi, GiftUtldlter, Imperial Spark, Stream, Modnt Mrtrta;, WtJn.Hy tiiree-rjuafters Of A length, with a length and a half between second and third. Time, Imin. 47 isec.

Rimutaka Handicap, seven furlongs. —Kuhio (R. Reed) 1, Tinohari 2, Pronto 3. Also started: Kilceit, Clarincla. Master Black, Glimpse. Dazzling Right, Crishna, Bonhommc, All Gobi, Quiescent, Mn BoUghal, Matin Bell, Gluehumt, Bright KyCs, Agitato, Sottano, Panache, Sir Moment. Importer, Tikiina. Won by two lengths, with a head between second and third; Time, Imin-. 33^rcC;

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 800 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. J. Donald’s b.h. Muskctoon, by Stcdfast—Musk; oyrs., 8.8: (W: B.vnn) 1 W. T. Hazlett’s cb.m. Gold Light, by Hymettus—Simper, oyrs, 9.9 (F. Waddell) 2 H. M. Campbell’s b.m. Diamond Ring, by Kilboy—Hope Diamond, oyrs, 7.8 (W. S. Bagby) 3

Also started i Bdliettefj Enthusiasm, Merty Dayj Bulla ft, Palestrinaj Stork} BiilttpttoilS, Waete.'i; Vindictive, Ka.lttkaua, Dominant. Won by a nose, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 'imin, 38isoc. i Shorts Handicap, six furlongs.—Firestick (Hi Hunts) 1, Ecuador y, San* tonio 3. Also started : Royal UlvOrcC, Peneus, Rcremoana, Motley, Civilforin, Ares, Last Crust, Zouave, Subjection. Won by a length, a head separating second and third. Time, Imin. 17 J sec.

WELLESLEY STAKES, of 1000*sovs. For two-year-olds. Colts 8.7, geldings 8.4, fillies 8.2. Five furlongs. G. F. Moore’s ch.f. Lady Cavendish,

by Absurd —Bonny Portland, 8.2 (J. Barry) W. T. Hazletfs b.o. Father O’Flynn, by Paper Money—Sprig of Erin, B*7 P. F, Walls’ br.c. Kaiti, by Lucul-

lus—Suratura, 8.7 3 Also started: The Thorn; Hynicstrason, Gyrene, Victory Bond, Bank Draft, Tioga, Oreuni, Shirley, Won by two lengths and a half, half a head between second and third. Time, Imin. Cisco. First Hurdle Handicap, one mile and three-quarters.—Brigadier Bill (L. G. Morris) 1, Koauau 2, Sir Wai 3. Also started: Santiago, Miss Mickey, Militairc, Hyrax, Demand, Kyoto. Won by two lengths, with two and a half lengths between second and tim'd. Time, 3min. 24Jsec. October Handicap, six furlongs.— Treadwell (C. Parkinson) 1, Wilderness 2, Hall Mark 3. Also started: Rehutai, Gardenia. Degage, Ilka, Benmure, Lake Urn, Laughing Stock, Dubious', Rich Prize, The Tank, Salamis, Drawbridge, Starshcll, Lipsol, Pleasant Surprise’ Willow Wai. Won by a nose, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin. I9sec.

SECOND DAY.

Wellington, October 27

The weather was beautifully fine for the second day of the Wellington Racing Club’s spring injecting today. Tliero was a large attendance and the track was in good order. The total isator handled £73,885. The total for the meeting was £119,220 compared with £112,475 last year. Results:—

Spr:ng Trial Stakes, seven furlongs.—Agitato (J. Barry) 1, Dazzling Light 2. Megalo 3. Won by half a length. Time. Imin. 30 1-4 sec. Megalo finished second, but the rider (W, S. Bagby) was found guilty of interference with Dazzling Light and the plncings were reversed. Tire money was paid out on Megalo and not on Dazzling Light.. Tararua Handicap, one mile.— Ronhommo (J. Barry). 1, Quiescent 2, Ma-ster Black 3. ‘ Won by half a length. Time, Imin 44. Msec. Second Hurdles, one mile and a half.—Hyrax (P. Mcßrearty) 1, Sir ai 2, Miss Mickey 3. Also startecte Koauau, Pantleil, Demand. Elinor* Won by one length. Time. 2min 45;|sec.

Rosonoath Handicap, five furlongs. —Rnnnymede (C. Reed) 1, Victory Bond 2, Standard 3. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 2sec. Pearce Handicap, one mile.—lnferno (J. /Barry) 1 Happ y Days and Imperial Spark dead heat 2. First Salute 3. IV on by a neck. Time, Imin -13Jscc.

Champion Plate, of iCOOsovs; one mile and a quarter—W. T. Hadett’s eh m Gold Li "lit, by Hymettus—• Simper, syrs, 8.13 (P. Waddell) 1 ; T. A. Dimean's h.m. Enthusiasm, by Panmure—Marta, syr s 8.13 2* W. H. Brown's b.g. Tarleton, bv Nassau—-Drayton, lyrs, 9.0, 3. Also started: Musketoon. Black Ronald, Royal Divorce. Won by a length. Time, 2min 12seo.

Nainai Handicap, six furlongs.— Roromoa.ua (R. Heed) 1, Tukia 2, Civilform 3, Won by two lengths. Time, ImJn 13.)sec. Ruahino Handicap, six furlongs.— Hka (C. Reed) 1, Ruby Ring 2, Cardan t 3. Won by a length. Time. Imin 13.‘see. WAIKATO HUNT CLUB. Hamilton, October 27. The first meeting of the Waikato Hunt Club was held on the To Rapa course to-day in the presence of a large, attendance. „ The tota.lisator handled £12,866 10s, a.n increase of. £•2.10, r > on last year. Results : Maiden Hunters’ Steeplechase, two miles and, tlmee-quartem.—Capstan 1, Gambler’s Gold 2. Mypothesis 3. Time, omin 38 4-3-sec. Bardowie Hack Handicap, six furloings.—Potoanui 1, Rippling 2. Miss Vera. 3. Time, Imin 18 l-ssec. Hunters’ Hurdles Handicap.—One mile and a half. —Cherry Ripe 1, Cureaform 2, Waikaretu 3. Time. 2min 55sec, Two-year-old Parade. Judge’s

Box 1, Wei beck Abbey 2, Master Mind 3.

Members’ Memorial Handicap, one milo and n quarter.—Boomerday 1. Blight Day 2, Gold Jacket 3. Time. 2rni n 12 3-osee,

Wiliknto Hunt Cup Steeplechase.—• Three rn.Lles.—Adrienne I. Glentui 2, War Loan 3; Won by twelve lengths; Time, Gmin. 31 3-ssec. Farmers’ Hatik Handicap, six furlollg^.—Constellation 1, Miss Vera 2, Passionate 3. Time, Imin 8 2-5 sec.

Hunters’ Flat Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Cherry Ripe T, Lady Comet 2, Cureaform 3. Time, 2min 17seo.

in.stow (Haudioap, -six il’uiiougs.— Dari Quinn 1, Heisler 2, Peter Maxwell 3- Time, Imin ISsec,

waipawa county meeting.

Napier, October 27

Tire Waipawa County Racing Chib’s annual meeting was held today in fine weather. There was a large attendance of the public, the totalisator handling £13,076, against £9672 last year, an increase of £3404, Results :•

Maiden Plate, six furlongs.—Copper Nob (Deslandes) 1, The Strand 2, Coot 3. Time, Imin 22sec. Jumpers’ Flat Handicap, one mile and a quarter,—Good Mark (C, Holmes) I Merry Belir 2, Woden 3. Time, 2miil 14 T-S'.tc. •

WaipaWU County Handicap, one mile.—Arch Sahr.e (C. Frances) 1, Blissfulness 2, Crown Gem 3. Time, Imin 44 1-osec.

WeltdC H tick Handicap, seven furlongs.—Velvet, King (C, Holmes) I, Palo Star 2, Tongatotoa 3. Time, Imin 32 4-sscc.

Novice Stakes, six furlongs.— Crown Jet (A. Dixon) 1, Kenyon 2, Logic 3, Time, Imin 17 3-Asee. Epsom Handicap, one mile and a quarter,—Merry Bolls (M. McPhcrBcul) 1, Good Mark 2. Convention 3. TiniOj 2mill 19 3-dsoc. Railway Handicap, six furlongs.— Crown Gem (J. Dunn) 1, Matareka 2, Dissertation 3. Time, Imin 17sec. Hack Flying, six furlongs.—-Road Hog (A. Griffiths) 1, Velvet King 2, Kenyon 3. Time. Imin 18scc.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

MOONEE VALLEY MEETING

MELBOURNE, Oct. 26. The following are the results of the principal races at Moonce Valley: — W. C. Cox Plate, 0 furlongs.—Night Patrol (G. Young) 1, Whittier 2, Demadcs 3. Seven started. The Hawk made the early running, but was soon displaced by Night Patrol, who remained in front and won by threequarters of a length. The Hawk finished fourth. Time, Imin. 59:1 sec.

Mooifce Valley Cup. —Standby 1, Ac carak 2, Wallarak 3. Fourteen started Won by half a length. Time, 2min, 27sec.

Dundonald Welter. —Pluto 1, Chickling 2, The Martyr 3. Twenty starters. Won by a head. Time, Imin. ISJsee. , Gloaming paraded in the birdcage and after the Cox Plato,.galloped 51 furlongs in Imin. (jjsec., the first four in fiOscc. He was loudly cheered.

Gloaming looked well after his gal lop.

WILLI A MSTO W N CUP WEIGHTS

MELBOURNE, Oct. 26,

Williamstown Cup weights are:— Purser 10.3, Standby 9.7, Suomi 7.13, King’s Trumpeter 7.11, Demades 7.5.