HORSES AND HAPPENINGS

Stratford Evening Post, Volume I, Issue 76, 9 March 1931, Page 7

HORSES AND HAPPENINGS

TRENTHAM TOPICS

THE eyes of the racing world will be centred on Trentham this coming Saturday, when from a purely sporting viewpoint the "Sport of Kings" gives full promise of for once in a while being really fit for kings! * * * Principal interest will doubtless be focussed on the meeting of Karapoti and Nightmarch in the Challenge Stakes, run over a distance of seven furlongs. Apart from the two champions mentioned, there are also a classy bunch engaged. Taranaki s colours will be carried by Lady Quex, but while the gallant New Plymouth mart cannot be left entirely out of it, her chances of beating Karapoti for one (judging on Wanganui running) do not appeal. Still, Lady Quex is in wonderful heart just now, so one never can tell till the numbers go up. There are few "doubles" that provoke more Dominion-wide interest than that of the Thompson and Railway Handicaps. The task of the speculator this year is particularly unenviable, so that it seems a fairly safe bet that there will be more headaches than pound notes gained during the week.

The honour of top-weight in the Thompson mile rightly has been given to Laughing Prince, whose sterling worth the general racing public at times seem to underestimate. That the Fordell champion is "in the pink" he demonstrated at Wanganui recently, and many who witnessed that performance ticked Laughing Prince off as the Thompson winner.

At New Plymouth Vertigern was literally jumping out of his skin, and raced accordingly. Mrs. Elgar's candidate was second to Laughing Prince in the Plunket mile at Riccartou in November, and has improved a heap since then, so that Vertigern is likely to be one of the prime fancies at Trentham on Saturday. * * * Historic proved at Rangitikei that he is going to have a say in the decision, while Eaglet has been in the top-flight of milers. * * * With Cadland as their hope in the Railway sprint, the Fordell stable must be given a very fair show of collecting the big Trentham double. Cadland raced very prominently at Trentham in January, even when conditions were hardly to his liking. At «Mgitikei last week he won like a champion, simply mowing down the field.

The Trentham meeting on Saturday and the Opunake fixture on Monday have it in common as regards an old champion attempting to stage a comeback. Limerick is carded to run in the Railway Handicap at Trentham, while at Opunake Reremoana has been entered for the St. Patrick's sprint. Of the two the prospects of the Taranakian look the more rosy as Reremoana has heen going well enough at Hawera to have one more shot in his locker.

Although he is still racing In hack company, True Shaft's speed over six furlongs is at times phenomenal. With his handy impost in the Railway Handicap at Trentham, Nightmarch's stable-mate may easily set a killing pace. * * * "Double" speculators may be peeved if they fail to remember White Fang's great finishing burst at Wanganui last month. Although he deserves to be labelled "White Elephant," White Fang can do it if in the mood, and he likes the straight six at Trentham. *' * * Last, but not least, a word in praise of the programme outlined for the local meeting on April 23. For a racing stronghold such as the Taranaki Province has proved itself to be, good class meetings within the province, with programmes to attract fairly strong class outside talent, are few and far between. For this reason the well-balanced card proposed for the Stratford fixture is certain to meet with the approval of owners and trainers, as well as the racing public.

FRANKLIN RACES PUKEKOHE, March 7. The Franklin Racing Club's meeting was held to-day in fine but dull weather. There was a large attendance. The track was in good order. The fotalisator investments amounted to £22,784, against .231,501 last year. Additional results: Franklin Handicap, of £350; 1\ miles.—2 Royal Doulton, 8.1 (McTavish), 1; 4 Eager Rose, 7.11, 2; 7 Brampton, 7.3, 3. Also started: 1 Eagle!, 8.4; 2 Haviland, 7.3 (bracketed with the winner); 3 Sir Mond, 7.12; 5 Patutahi, 7.0; 6 Manawhenua, 7.0. Won by a neck, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 2mi'i 7sec. Hack Handicap, of £110; 9 fur. —2 Spring Abbey, 8.6, 1; 1 King Mftrch, 9.0, 2; 4 Gay Idea, 8.6, 3. Also started: 3 Werata, 8.8; 6 Claremore, 8.7; 7 Neil, 7.5: 5 Gold Lily, 7.6; 9 Armutum, 7.0; 8 Trustee, 7.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, a head between second and third. Time, 1 min 56 sec. i Tuakau Flying Handicap, of £200; C fur.—3 White Wings, 8.2 (Keesing), 1; 2 Refresher, 8.7, 2; 6 Ruffles, 7.0, 3. Also started: 1 Supremacy, 9.7; 7 Mervette, 8.2; 4 British King, 7.3; 5 Hampton Park, 7.0. Won by threequarters of a length, third horse a length away. Time, lmin 14 4-ssec. Bucklanci Hack Handicap, of £100; about 7 fur. and 22 yds.-—2 Royal Survey, 8.0 (Watson), 1; 3 Tambourine, 9.4, 2; 5 Escalus, 8.0. 3. Also started: 4 Principal, 9.8; 8 Land Measure, 9.0; 10 St. Ames, 8.(i; 7 Ding Dong, 8.0; 9 Town Beauty, 8.0; VI King Swift, S.O; 10 Howick, 8.0; (i Rangikaha, 8.0; 1 Hit the Deck, 8.0. Won by half a length, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, lmin 32 2-ssec. Pukekohe Handicap, of £120; 7 fur. , and 22yds.—1 Rosshire, 7.12, 1; 3 Cynthia N., 7.4, 2: 7 Good Boy, 7.0, 3. Also started: 2 Ti Tree, B.G; G King Willonyx, 8.2: 4 Big Bertha, 7.12; 5 Hannibal, 7.0. Won by a length and a half, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 29 4-ssec,

POPULAR DOUBLE DISCUSSED V (By "Sir Oracle.")

BANKS PENINSULA RACES CHRISTCHURCH, March 7. The Banks Peninsula Racing Club's meeting was held on the Motukarara course to-day. The weather was dull and the course in good order. The totalisator handled £11,394 10s, against £14,365 last. year. Additional results: Wnirewa Trot, of £100; H- miles.— 1 Ratioc, 12ylds bhd (R. D. Kennerley) 1; 9 Te Aike, limit (T. J. Owen), 2 '; 3 Broker, limit (10. C. McDermott) 3 ' Also started: 8 Free Logan, 7 Tatsy De Oro, 2 Aristotle and Lola Bingen (coupled), 11 Beautiful Rose, 6 Adjuster, 13 Jessie Bells, 10 Brixton limit; 4 Sadie Huon, 24yds bhd; 12 Audrey Dillon, 24yds. Won by three lengths, with one length between second and third. Time, 3 min 31sec. Peninsula Cup, of £150; 1J miles. —6 Straightcourse, 7.0 (J. Veevers), 1- 3 Mincrval, 7.0 (A. Eastwood), 2; 2 Spoon. 8.9 (R. Reed), 3. Also started- 1 Jaloux, 8.1; 5 Topere, 7.10; 4 Glenrowan, 7.8. Won by two lengths, with the same distance between second and third. Time, 2min7sec. Ahuriri Hack, of £100; 6 fur.-6 Sleipnor, 7.8 (A. Messervey), 1; 2 Winsome Hind, 7.8 (A. Coveney), 2 1 Tray Bond, 8.8 (A. B. Ellis), 3. Also started: 8 Craigavon, 7.11; 5 Pixie Gold, 8.1; 10 Crash, 7.5; 3 Grand Acre 7 4' 4 Royal Love, 7.2; 7 Dawn Dav'7 0- 11 Fortune's Wheel, 7.0; 9 Mistress' Quickly, 7.0: 12 Cay Nita, 7 0 Won bv a length, a neck between second and third. Time, Imm Kinloch Handicap, of £100; 7 fur. 1 Charmeuse, 8.10 (A. E. Ellis), 1; 4 Sapient, 7.10, (R. Ellis), 2; 6 Semper Paratus, 8.0 (A. Eastwood), t>. Also

started: 5 True Shaft, 8.0; 3 Taiuitama, 8.11; 7 Miss Mcrcia, B.<JJ - Thorndale, 7.8; 10 Shatter, 7.7; K Counter March, 7.7; 9 The Viscount, 7.7. Won by a length and a-half, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 28 4-ssec. Waihora Park Trot, of £110; 2 miles.-—2 Oxford Queen, 12yds bhd (L. Frost), 1; 9 Accras, limit (V. May), 2- 3 Compromise, limit (N. Pride), 3. Also started: 8 Tatsy De Oro, 7 Neil Dillon, 10 Denver Jack, 10 Dice, 13 Shortly, 15 Major Brent, 10 Bushlight, (coupled with Audrey Dillon, 24yds); 14 Shining Light, 6 Broker, 5 DollarKing, limit; 1 Netta Oro, 12yds bhd; 4 White Stringer, 72yds; 16 Schoolmate, 84yds. Won by a length, with the same distance between second and third. Time, 4min 45sec. Forsyth Flying Hack, of £100; 6 f ur _3 Tray Bond, 8.11 (A. E. Ellis), 1; 2 Some Acre, 7.11 (L. J. Ellis), 2; 4 Sharp Thorn, 7.8 (A. Eastwood), 3. Also started: 5 Adelphi, 9.6; 1 Solwit. 8.2; 9 Arrow Maid, 7.9; 7 Dawn o' Day, 7.3; 6 Jason's Quest, 7.3; 8 Totolomai, 7.2; 10 Bronzewood, 7.2. Won by a length and a-half, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec.

TROTS AT WELLINGTON WELLINGTON, March 7. The Nelson Trotting Club's special meeting was held at Hutt Park to-day in line weather. The attendance was good. The totalisator handled £16,599. Brightwater Handicap Trot, 1 mile 5 fur.—l Fifa, limit, 1; 4 Nelson Boy, limit, 2; 3 Lady Fan, limit, 3. Also started: 5 Ukulele Lady, 2 Surprise Journey, 6 Paddy McKinney. Won by a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 42 2-5 sec. President's Handicap, 1 mile 5 fur. —4 Belle Lorrimer, limit, 1; 5 Willie Derby, limit, 2; 9 Rangihau, limit, 3. Also started: 2 Holly Bank, 6 Glenlake, 8 Logaleen, 3 Ruth Logan, 7 Ailsa. Bingen. Won by a length and a-half, with half a length between second and third. Time, 3min 43 4-5 sec. Wakefield Handicap, 15 miles.—B Huia Maid, limit, 1; 3 Slogan, limit, 2; 4 Highland Derby, 36yds, 3. Also started: 3 Venetian Lady, 6 Te Kingi, 7 Bingen Wilkes, 5 Lady Coronado, 2 David McElwyn. 1 Matchmaker. Won by a length and a half, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 54 l-ssec. Richmond Handicap Tro*-, 2 miles. —Native Star, 84yds, 1; 2 Fifa, limit, 2; 5 Lady Fan, limit, 3. Also started: 6 Ukulele Lady, 4 Surprise Journey, 3 Paddy McKinney. Won by half a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 35 2-ssec.

Waimea Handicap, 1] miles. —8 Gunbourne, 1; 2 Real Girl, limit. 2; 4 Lady Jewel, 12yds, 3. Also started: 11 Native Hero, 6 Major Lind, 10 Our George, 5 St. George, 7 Happy Land, 1 Brent Zolock, 9 Zella, 3 Dillon Logan. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 45 2-ssec. Dash Handicap, l\ miles. —5 Holly Bank, limit, 1; 8 Belle Lorrimer, limit, 2; 3 Rangihau, limit, 3. Also started: 4 Harvest Girl, 1 Chenaway, 6 Highland Derby, 9 Slogan,. 7 Nelson, Boy, 2 Herod. Won by a length, with the same distance, between second and third. Time, 2min 48sec.

THE AUSTRALIAN TURF MELBOURNE, March 7. Phar Lap was defeated by the New Zealand horse, Waterline, in the Lloyd Stakes at, the V.A.T.C. races at Flemington to-day. The weather was fine and there was a Lair attendance. Killarney, trained by the New Zealander, George Brice, won the Leonard Stakes brilliantly. There was a sterling contest in the Lloyd Stakes. Waterline looked as if beaten at the distance, but finished gamely under punishment to beat Phar Lap. Waterline had a wonderful ovation. This is Waterline's fifth win in Australia. The New Zealand-bred colt Autopay led all the way in the Ascot Vale Stakes. This is his third success this season. Carry On outstayed the opposition in the Australian Cup. Carry On is trained by Price, who won with Killarney. The rider, Duncan, won the Cup previously on Accarek. The ; placed horses, White Nose and St. Mary, made good efforts. Glare ran poorly and was always near the rear. Golden Arrow headed Brazenface in t the last few strides in the Elms I

Handicap. He is a sou of the dual Caulfield Cup winner Whitter. St. Arissa led all the way in the Farewell Handicap and just beat Coultcn.

SYDNEY, March 8. At the Hawkesbury races yesterday the Clarendon Handicap was won by a former New Zealander. Results are: Clarendon Handicap, of £224; 1 mile.—Mintage, 7.13 (Sharpe), 1; Firblog, 8.5 (Horner), 2; Greenmantle, 7.5 (Knox), 3. Nine started, including Traymobilo. Won by half a length, with two lengths between sec- [ ond and third. Time, Imin 43Jsec. i The results are: — Leonard Stakes, of £600; 6 fur.— Killarney, 8.12 (McCarten), 1; Mollisou, 9.13, 2; Anchor, 7.4, 3. Twentyone started. Won by three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Yalgoglin was fourth. Time, lmin 13? sec. Lloyd Stakes, of £700; 7 fur Waterline, 8.0 (W. Duncan), 1; Phar Lap, 9.7, 2; Temoin, 8.0, 3. Four started. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Merab was fourth. Time, lmin 38 sec. Sectional times were: First two furlongs, 25sec; last four, 481 sec; last six, lmin 12isec. Ascot Vale Stakes, of £2,008; 6 fur. I —Autopay, 8.10 (T. Lewis), 1; Starshone, 9.G, 2; Gallantic, 8.7, 3. Nine started. Won by two lengths, a length and a-half between second and third. Bold Bid was fourth. Time, lmin 14|sec. Australian Cup, of £1,850; 2J miles. —Carry On. 7.3 (W. Duncan), 1; White Nose, 6.9 (N. Percival), 2; St. Mary, 7.7 (H. Morris), 3. Eighteen started. Cervantes and Tammitt led early in the race. Dimmer moved up at the half-mile and led into the

straight, followed by White Nose. The latter took charge at the distance but Carry On finished fastest and won by a length and a-hal£. The third horse was two lengths away. Then came Dimmer, Induna, Dalston, Liquid Cry and Mosstrooper, with Pinnacle last. Time, 3min 53Jsec. Prince Don was scratched. Elms Handicap, of £450; 1 mile.— Golden Arrow, 8.5 (J. Rafaelle), 1; Brazenface, 8.11, 2; Yaropian, 7.10, 3. Thirteen started. "Won by half a length, a length and a-half between second r.nd third. Land of Nod was fourth. Time, lmin 401 sec. Farewell Handicap, of £350; 1 mile —St. Arissa, 6.11 (N. Percival), 1; Soultbn, 8.12, 2; Aloman, 7.6, 8. Seren started. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Taraa was fourth. Time, 2min 6sec.