THE RACING WORLD

Stratford Evening Post, Volume I, Issue 84, 18 March 1931, Page 7

THE RACING WORLD

OPUNAKE RACES The tolalisator figures at the Opuuake races yesterday showed a decrease of £9,827 10s ( as compared with last year, the figures being £ 9,297 l»s and £19,119 respectively. The gate receipts also showed a decline, being £490, against £791 for last. year. The principal race, the Opnnake Cup. attracted a field of nine, Calamine being favourite. The race was run in the rain and mist. Kawhakina took the lead early and led into ihe straight, where Monalof came fast to win by a length. The win was a popular one, the horse being acclaimed as it returned to the birdcage, as it is owned and trained locally, its owner being Mr. Pohe Tito, tbe clei k of tbe course. Tbe favourite was two lengths away. Additional results: Opunake Cup, of £275; 1J miles.— 3 Monalof (Pohe Tito), 4yrs, 7.9 (S. Wilson), 1; 6 Kawbakina, 7.101 (S. Anderson), 2; 1 Calamine, 8.3 (J. M. pine), 3. Also started: 2 Paitonu, 9.0, car. 5.9 (R. Cotter), and Orazono 7.5( car. 7.4 (C. Sandilands), coupled; 4 Manly, 7.13, car. 8.2 (R. Marsh); 7 Crennatown, 7.10 (J. Day); 5 Joyspear, 7.6, car. 7.1 (H. Stockley): 8 Royal Acre, 7.4, car. 7.0 (R. Flower). Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Joyspear was fourth. Time, 2miu 12?.sec. Electric Hack Handicap, of £110; 5 fur. —2 Moatoa, syrs, 8.1 (S. Anderson), 1: 4 Compulsory, 7.0 (H. Stockley), 2; 1 King Acre, 9.0 (R. J. Mackie), 3. Also started: 5 Ngapara, 7.0, car. 7.8 (R. Cotter); 3 Spring Song, 7.0, car. 7.51 (R. Marsh). Won by a length and a-half, with half a length between second and third. Spring Song was fourth. Time, Imiu 4:ec. St,. Patrick’s Handicap, of £175; 6 fur. — 1 Gold Dawn, fiyrs, 7.11 (S. Wilson), 1: 2 Orapai, 7.11 (M. J. Pine), 2; (! Reremoana, 8.12 (K. Grylls), 3. Also started; 4 Awaken, 5.5 (R. J. Mackie); 8 Melissa, 7.13 (R. Marsh); 5 Green Linnet, 7.9, car. 7.61 (R. Cotter); 7 Callapat, 7.6, car. 7.11 (S. Anderson); 3 Belle Star, 7.3 (R. Driukwater). Won by a length and a half, with two lengths between second and third. Belle Star was fourth. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec. President’s Hack Handicap, of £125; 9 fur.—2 Little Doubt, 4yrs, 7.12 (S. Anderson), 1; 4 Banbridge, 7.7 (R. Cotter), 2; 5 Miss Shot - , 7.5, car. 7.0 (11. Stockley), 3. Also started: 1 M onalof, inc. re-handicap, 71b.. 9.5 (T. Tito); 3 Gasnapper, 7.11 (S. Wilson): 8 Potoleer, 7.0, car. 7.12 (K. Grylls); 6 Corwen, 7.0, car. 7.11 (R. Driukwater); 7 Richland, 7.0 (M. J. Pine). Won by a length, with a similar distance between second and third. Corwen was fourth. Time, 1 min 58 3-ssec. Farewell Hack Handicap, of £115; 6 fur. —2 Green Patch, 3yrs, 7.9, car. 7.6 (R. Driukwater), 1; 1 King Acre, 9.0 (R. J. Mackie), 2; 3 Tentcall, 8.10 (M. J. Pine), 3. Also started: 4 Bon Eve, 8.2 (S. Wilson): 5 Gowan Lea, 8.2, car. 7.11 (R. Cotter); 6 Biflex, 7.7, car. 7.U (S. Anderson): 7 Lucrative, 7.0, car. 7.6 (R. Marsh). Won by a length, with a length and a-half between second and third. Biflex was fourth. Time, Imin 17 2-»sec. OHINEMURI RACES PAEROA, March 17. The Ohinemuri Jockey Club concluded its meeting in line weather and the track was in good order. The totalisator investments totalled £ 19,291 10s for the day, as against £26,209 10s on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £54,859 10s, a decrease of £17,457 10s. Additional results: Shaw Memorial Handicap, of £350. 1 mile and 110 yards.—4 Sir Mond, 7.10 (Goulsbro) aim 3 Eager Rose, 8.2 (Keesing), dead-beat, 2. Also started: I Antique, 8.7; 6 Mervette, 7.11; 5 Lucy Rose, 7.2; 7 Envoy, 7.0. Won by a head. Time, 1.46. Waihi Handicap, of £150; 7 furlongs.—2 Hollyholm, 7.7 (Gilmer), 1; 1 Puriri Park, 9.7 (Manson), 2; 7 Welcome Boy, '8.7 (L. Dulieu), 3. Also started: 13 Searcher, 8.8; 11

Leasehold, 8.3; 11 Lioua, 8.3; Gamp Princess, 7.7; 3 Abbey Dream, <■/; 15 Shaftesbury, 7.7; 10 Momonatui, 7.7; 9 Magic Mint, 7.7; 4 Production, 7^.7; S British Princess, 7.7; 16 Linero, 7.7. Won by three-quarters of a length; a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 1.26. St. Patrick’s Handicap, of £250; 6 furlongs—l Biddy’s Boy, 7.0 (Smith), ! ■ 4'Hampton Park, 7.3 (Cammick), 2 : 3 Hiatu, 7.0 (Mcßae). 3. Also strrted: 2 Lady’s Boy, 8.12; 3 Ruffles 7.7; 5 Royal Ruler, 7.6; 8 Tradesman, 7. 0’; 7 British King, 7.0. Won by two lengths and a half, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.14. Hauraki Plains Steeples, of £200; about three miles. —0 Foxhound, 9.0 (Gilmer), 1; 1 Bark Prince, 9.13 (Campbell), 2; 2 Si. Warrigall, 10./ (Thomson), 3. Also started. 5 Pouri 10.3 3 Slump, 9.10; 4 Lupin Abbey, 9.0. Won by a length, third horse eight lengths away. Time, 6-49. WELLINGTON RACES WELLINGTON, March 17. The Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting was concluded in overcast weather. Light misty showers fell early, but the track was not affected. The attendance was moderate ’ The totalisator handled £32,218’, against £49,827 10s on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £68,930 10s, compared with £102,123 last year, a decrease of £32,192 10s. Additional results; Pacific K"ndicap, of £400; 6 fur. 1 Bronze Eagle. 8.2 (H. Gray),.l; 9 Cricket Bat. 7,0 (J- Vecvcrs), 2; 8 Richhorough, 7.10 fL. J. Lilis). - • Also started: 4 Solvent. " v ' Comedy, 8.13; 2 Oraloiitm. S.a; (• Golnmba, 8.1; 7 Cyprus, 7.3; - £ a .P e Gold, 7.2; Trader Horn, 7.0, and White Squall. 7.0 (bracketed); 11 Curie, 7.2; 10 Flower, 7.0; 13 Lavington. 7.0; Psychologist, 7.0. Bronze Eagle led all the way and won very easily oy two lengths. Cricket Bat finishing hotter than Richhorough by half a length. Columba, who was with J.he leader early, was fourth. Time, Imin 12.) sec. Autumn Handicap, of £500; 1 mile and 3 fur.—2 Historic, 9.5 (B. 11. Morris), 1; 6 Vertigcrn, 8.10 (A. E. Ellis), 2; 7 Pewa, 7.0 (W. 11. Jones), 3. Also started: 1 Hunting Cry, 9.3; 5 High Faintin’, 7.12; 3 Mount Boa, 7.12; 4 Black Duke, 7.11; 9 My Own, 7.5: S Ball Dress, 7.0. Pewa made all the running, with Historic handily placed, and also Hunting Cry. Historic took charge at the distance, where Vertigeni came strongly, and Historic was all out (o beat him by a head. Pewa was two lengths away, and Hunting Cry was fourth. Time, 2min HRsec. Suburban Handicap, of £400; 6 fur.—2 Cadland, 9.0 (L. G. Morris), 1: 1 Havering, 8.10 (Gray), 2; 3 Autopay, 8.6 (A. E. Ellis), 3. Also started: 9 Toxeuma, 9.5; 4 Paganelli, 9.2; 5 Limerick, 8.13; 7 Arrow Lad, 8.5; 12 Hunting Day, 7.9; 8 White Fang, 7.4; 6 Riii Tin Tin, 7.3;’ 11 Lineage, 7.0; 10 Royal Routine, 7.0; 13 Tcnterden, ! 7.0. Autopay, Kin Tin Tin, Havering and Royal Routine led to the straight from Cadland. Autopay was in front in the last furlong with Havering and Cadland closing up. In a. strenuous finish Cadland won by a neck from Havering, with Autopay half a length back. Rin Tin Tin was fourth and Limerick next. Time, 1 min lllsec. Belmont Handicap, of £200; 6 fur. —3 Kozan, 7,7 (L. J. BI!\>), 1; 2 Tobaccoland, 8.12 (L. G. Morris), 2; 5 Winsome Hind, 7.4 (Coveney), 3. Also started: 4 Tea Queen, 9.1; 8 Hunting Call, 8.4; 1 Glenrossie, 8.1; 12 Rothen, 7.9; 10 Merry Cry, 7.8; 4 Coroner, 7.6; 6 Ephialtes, 7.2; 7 Eminent, 7.0; 11 Lady Ronald, 7.0; 9 Little Thrush, 7.0; 16 Martian Chief, 7.0; 17 Normandy, 7.0; 13 Silver Salver, 7.0; 19 Wee Lackie, 7.0; 15 Winloch, 7.0; 18 Miss Whippet, 7.0. Coroner, Ephialtes, Winlock and Lady Ronald weer early prominent, but Kozan took charge turning into the straight from Glenrossie, Tea Queen and Winsome Hind. Kozan led in the last furlong, where Tobaccoland came fast and ran him to half a length. Winsome Hind was a head away and Glenrossie fourth. Time, Imin 12 sec.