STRATFORD NEW YEAR RACING

Stratford Evening Post, Volume II, Issue 450, 2 January 1934, Page 7

STRATFORD NEW YEAR RACING

MEETING OPENS IN IDEAL WEATHER ; S. ■ Cup Race Won by Grand Jury A. : " • > / r OPEN SIX TO BRITISH COLUMBIA ' ' . I 1 SPLENDID RACING; THRILLING FINISHES ' ' •THE Stratford Racing Club’s reputation fo conducting a New y Year race meeting of exceptional interest was further enhanced yesterday when the two-day meeting opened at Fe Kapua Park with a splendid day’s sport. Ideal weather, a perfect course, splendid racing, thrilling finishes and a big altena«nce combined to make the opening day outstandingly success--1 jful The gate takings were a few pounds above those for the lint day last year, but the totalisator figures showed a slight decrease, although the machine handled within 5 per cent, of last ’ year’s first day total. Numerous scratchings depleted most of the fields, there being only two three-dividend fields and there were two fields of one-dividend size. The racing was excellent nevertheless, and in every event the public was thrilled by good finishes —particularly in two races where the placed horses passed the judge’s box almost in a line. The Cup field, despite heavy scratchings, comprised eight good performers, who put up a sterling race. Grand Jury, heavily backed, was the winner.

An' Inquiry was held into an inci- < dent in the Tariki Hack Handicap, the alleged interference of Prince Colossus with Lalla Quex at the turn two * furlongs from home. After hearing evidence, the stewards decided to take no action. OHURA HURDLE HANDICAP - Of 130 sovs, 2nd 20 sovs, 3rd 10 sovs. from the stake. One and a half miles/ 1— -9T.. AMES. Mr Wenzl Schol- ■ lum’s b.g, aged (St Amans—- >«' Pota Queen), 10.8 (Brady) .. 1 2 SILVER DIVISION. Mr J. Co gan’s blk.g, aged (Valkyrian—i Ellie, 9.0 (Garment) 2 . Sr-liARCH ALONE. Mr J. Somv : erton’s ch g, 4 yrs (March :; 9.1 (Tucker) 3 V. ERMA. Mr S. G. David--1 Son’s ch g, aged (Daniloff— * Erma) 9.5, (Conway) 4 ;• * , Only starters. Won by threequarten of a length, two lengths between .second and third. Tme 2.48. ‘ Winner trained by N. S. Shore, Backland. : ■ Consistent St. Ames ' i ' yh/ Ames, the heavily supported lil-sTiiJavoiirlte of the four runners in Ohura Hurdles, never gave ■.V, ;*- his army of supporters much !v cause for anxiety. Well handled ; throughout by Brady, St. Ames r Wore down the pafce-maker, Silver J . .Division, to win fairly decisively. ; - ■ The winner’s running at the-Tara-naki circuit has been a model of consistency. The second horse, Silver Divii slon, came unheralded and unsung, and ran a most promising race. March Alone and Don Erma both went firly well without even threatening the winner. From a quick despatch. Silver Division went to the front from St. Ames, Don Erma and March Alone. Passing the stands Silver Division still led March Alone, St. Amers (under a big pull), and Don Erma. St. Ames and Silver Division then went right away, and around the back were ten lengths clear. March Alone moved up fast, and coming into the straight St. Ames was slightly clear of Silver Division, and March Alone. Silver Division was first over the last hurdle, but St. Ames had his measure in the run to the judge. March ">■ Alone was two lengths back third, with'Don Erma last. TRIAL STAKES Of 100 sova; 2nd 15 sovs; 3rd 10 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. 1/2—POI DANCE. Mr J. Pohlen’s hr m, 3yrs (Speardance—-Lady Marble), 8/ (G. Sullivan) .. 1 6/S—HAUNUI. Mr J. Fryer’s b g syrs . (Weathervane —Elaine) ' . , 8.7 (Duncan. 2 9/9 —LEBANON, Mr. J. Kallil’s br g, 5 yrs (Van Courier— Clemsine) 8.7 (J. Mclnally 3 4/3—LEO COLOSSUS. Mrs N. C. Keaney’s ch g, 3yrs, (Colossus —Miss Quarantine) 8.0 (L. Dulieu) 4 Also started: 5/7 Adept 8.7; Mehal 8.7; 12/12 Kaola 8.7; 7/8 Paparua 8.7 (plus 15 lbs); 8/6 Tahurangi 8.0; 2/1 Round Table 8.0; 3/4 Consummatloin 8.0; 10/10 Bay Sand 8.0. »Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Time 1.3. Winner trained by owner, Matamata. I Bad Start Spoils Trial Stakes More than half the field in the !' , Trial Stakes lost all possible chances l »t -the start. The inside horses,' including Poi Dance, Haunui, and Paparua received a “flyer,” with the rest of them getting away “like Browns cows.” Poi Dance was clear from barrier to judge, being followed in the earlier running by Haunui, Kaclo, Paparua and Lebanon. Poi Dance held her advantage to win easily from Haunui, with Lebanon and Leo Colossus third and fourth rox spectlvely. ~ 1 ■ Pol Dance won with consummate ease, after having ail the luck of the running in her favour Consummation, drawn far out and one of those badly left, ran a fine race to finish fifth. Sne may have troubled the winner with a reasonable start. Lebanon returned her Ohura supporters a fine price for third. Haunui began well, and ran up to New Plymouth form. Leo Colossus, also poorly served start, finished strongly just outside of a place. At least eight of the runners, including some with good form chances, were not in line when the barrier was let up. The winner was favourite, but at a fair straight-out price. DOUGLAS HANDICAP Of 200 sevs, 2nd 30 sovs, 3rd 15 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. 4—BRITISH COLUMBIA. Mr W. H. Marla’s br g, 4yrs (Top Gallant —Columbia) 8.6 (O. Mclnally) .. 1 I—REFRESHER, Mr F. Calvert’s b g, aged (Tea Tray—Hula Girl) 8.11 (Goldfinch) .... 2 3 THE TIGER. Mr G. A. Richards’ b g,6yrs.(Sheffield GazeIcy Gleam mare) 3

2—PRINCESS STAR. Mr Wenzl Scholium’s br m, 5 yrs (Sandstar —Jolly Princess) 7.0 (Duncan) 4 Only starters. ! Won by a length, half a length be- j tween second and third. Time 1.14. Winner trained by owner, Kaitaia. j British Columbia Wins Well The four runners in the chief sprint race, the Douglas Handicap, left to a straggling start, The Tiger and Princess: Star receiving the advantage from British Columbia and Refresher. Into the straight the order was The Tiger, British Columbia (which i had gone up fast), Refresher and Princess Star. Over tha business end The Tiger lost the lead to British Columbia, which held off Refresher’s finishing burst to win by a comfortable "length. The Tiger beat Princess Star for third place. ....British Columbia finished full.. ..of running, and won convincing-.. ..ly. Refresher ran his usual hon-.. .Vest race after being poorly serv-.. ..ed at the start ’’ i I STRATFORD CUP HANDICAP | Of 300 sovs (Gold Cup valued at 50 sovs), 2nd 40 sovs, 3rd 20 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. 2/2—GRAND JURY. Mr D. Louries’ b g, aged (Grand Court — Orozino) 7.9 (car. 7.11), T. Green 1 1/3—DESERT STAR. Mrs V. B. Woods’ b h 6 yrs (Sandstar — 1 Rose Novis) 8.0 (L. Dulieu) 2 6/5 —REVISTON —Mrs W A. Puller’s b m, aged (Surveyor — r Consultation) 7.0 (car. 7.63) V Goldfinch 3 8/B—RICHFIELD, Mr W. Patterson’s bg, aged (Acre —Pergola) 7.1 (car 7.55), K. | Grylls 4 Also started: 3/IAII Humbug 8.7; 4/4 Aga Khan. 8.4; 5/7 Gibraltar 7.7; 8/8 Davistock 7.0; 9/9 Musquil 7.0 (car 7.65) 7.6; St Clara 7.0. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time2 2.10 2-5. Winner trained by L. G. Morris, Martou. Grand Jury’s Cup Probably the best field which has ever contested the Stratford Cup faced th'3 barrier yesterday, and a cplendid race resulted. The starter sent them away to a fins start, and form worked out in the result, the winner, Grand Jury, and the third horse. Revision, having good late Awapuai form, while the second horse, Desert Star, was a winner at New Plymouth. Grand Jury'was ridden an excellent race by Tommy Green, and the issue was never in doubt from the entrance to the straight. • Desert Star ran right up to his New Plymouth showing, while for a hack Revision’s display was most commendable, Richfield (fourth)}, All Humbug and Gibraltar all went fair races, but Aga Khan was rather disappointing. Davistock was tho pacemaker f;r over a mile. All Humbug was first to show out from tho start, being closely attended by Davistock, Musquil and Revision. Seven furlongs from home Grand Jury held a bandy position in 'behind tin loaders, Davistock and Musquil with Desert Star. Revision. All Humbug, Gibraltar, and Richfield all well plane J. > Turning for home, Grand Jury was on terms with Davistock in the load, with Desert Star. Musquil. Revision and Richfield nil bunny and Aga Khan momentarily threatening clanger on the outside. Grand Jury was always the winner from Difart Star up the- long straight, while Revision finished gamely for third, ahead of Richfield. All Humbug was fifth. The public were well “on the. spat,” Grand Jury being second favourite on both machines, and Desert Star first favourite, both ways. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of ISOsovs, second 20soys. third 10 sovs from the stakps. Five furlongs, 1/I—LIA FAIL. Misses W. and N. Corbett’s ch f -3yrs (Chief Ruler —Miss Sphinx), 7.10 (Sullivan) .. J 3/3—NO DOUBT, Mr. A. O, Casey’s ch g, 3,yrs (Chief Ruler — Lady Pat), 8.11 (L. Dulieu) . 2 2/2—-PELAGIA, Mr. 11. Dent’s ch f 3yrs (Chief Ruler —Rapture). 7.12 (Goldfinch) 3 4/4—AUSSIE RA, Mr. P. Sarten’s br g, 2yrs (Australian Sun — Carinc), 7.5 (car. 7.6 J). Murphy 4 Also started: 5/5 Ilollovant 7.5. Won by 15 lengths, half a length between scond and third. Time 1.2 4/5. (Winner -trained by J. W. Catliro, Matamata). |Lia Fail Untroubled New Plymouth running made it appear that Lia Fail and No Doubt would dispute the issue in the Juvenile, Handicap, and form worked out accordingly. Lia Fail was always well placed, and won with something in hand. No Doubt was in the leading division all the way, but had no chance of heading off Lia Fail over the business end. ;

The start was a fair one, with Pelagia. No Doubt and Lia Fail first to snow out. Lia Fail had assumed command at the straight entrance, and held off No Donut's challenge without any difficulty, to win by a decisive- margin. Pelagia, was tnird and Aussie Ua fourth. The winner was a “hot.” fancy on both machines but No Doubt's place return was rather surprising. TARIKI HACK HANDICAP, Of 130sovs, second 20sovs-, third ID sc vs from the stakes. Night and a half furlongs.

3/I—K.OKLKO Mr. J. F. D. Curry’s b g, ’ 4yrs (Surveyor— Consultation), 7.7 (Goldfinch). 1 2/3— WMtOHOJA, Mr. F. Ormond’s ,h g 3yrs (Grey Spear —lluiarau), 7.9 (car. 7.Hi). Sullivan 3 1/2 —PkiNCN COLOSSUS, Mrs. N. Q. Kenney’s b g, 4yrs (Colossus —Wjillonyx). 8.11 (L. Dulu u) , • • “ 4/4—LALLA QUEX, Mr. It. Johnston’s hr m, 4yrs (Lord Quex —Laita iiookh), 7.8 (car. 7.ui), Goulsbro • •; • • • • Also started; 5/5 Chief Line <.12Won by a nose, half a neck between second and third. Time, 1.49 2/5. Winner trained by T. It. George, Blenheim.) ... . Korero's Great Finishing Ejurist After being last before the straight was reached Korero came with a long sustained run all the way up the straight to snatch victory on the post in the Tariki Hack Handicap from Werohoia, which received the best of the start ,and winch was always we’ll placed in the running. Prince Colossus finished strongly right up in third berth ahead oi Laila Quex, the leader for the major portion of the race, and which was responsible for the fast pace set.

Korerq was not at all fortunate in the early running, and thoroughly deserved his victory. Werohia stayed on solidly at tho finish and added another to bis series of second placings. His winning turn cannot be far away. MIDHIRST HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP Of ISOsovs, second 25sovs, thhd sovs from the stakes. Seven furlongs and 80 yards. , 3/3— ALLOY Mr. W. H. Marias hi g, 1 aged (Thespian—Bronze), 8.13 (O. Mclnally) .. •• • • • ■ 1/I—BUGLE CALL, Mr. Wenzl Scholium’s br g, syr.s (Hunting Song—St. Helen) 8.0 (L. Dulieu) V Z 7/6— TAITORU Mr. J. RiUtunan s b g, 4yrs (Sandstar- Camp, bird), 8.0 (G. Duncan) •• •• * 2/2— SANGUINE KING, Mrs. J M. Sevan’s 1) g. syrs (Acre Linterilinc), 8.8 (Goldfinch) .. i Also started: 0/7 Arvada 8.8; v/a I King Win 8.3; 4/4 Blacksmith 8.0. Won by a neck and a head between second and third. Time 1-33. ("Winner trained by owner, Kai\Alloy Completes “Double” Alloy completed a winning “double” for the Northern owner-trainer Mr W. H. Maria, by annexing the Midhirst Highweight from Bugie Cali in a battling finish. The wmnei stayed on very solidly at the >um . Bugle Cali was actually fu.-t ou, but drifted in the middle stages to come again at the finish. Taitoru wen surprisingly well in V‘h. 01 k company, while Sanguine -‘-j ‘ _ Blacksmith aiso went fan- races King Win was a disappointment and never looked likely. Arvada was the leacUi in the early stages, but had bad enough before the busmes c.u w;u "" reached. Alloy, which was always Prominent returned a good straight outdividend. Bugle Call was tavounte on both machines. p RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP Of ISOsovs, second 20sovs, third sovs from the stakes. bix tuilongs. . , PHEON, Mr. V. E. Bryants b m, 4yrs (Arrowsmi th —Hmearolia), 8.2 (T. Green) •; " 1 DIAGONO Mr. C. Jackson s ch g, 4yi’s (Diaguenod —• Liugano), 7.5 (G. Duncan) .. • • • ■ • • ■; * PHIAKAU, Mr.. A. 1. Bird’s ch g, syrs (Racc-ful —Whawhainui), S.l (Goulsbro) ° INGENUITY. Mr. J. J - H t ay ' v f‘l S b f, 3yrs (High Art—ltitclhgcnce), 7.0 (Feasey) .. •• Also started: La Ciowu 7.1-, Clembroney 7.0. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time 114 (Winner trained by ownei. 1 ox ton.) Pheon Easily The Trentham winner of last October, Phcon, never looked like getting beaten in the Flailway Hack Handicap. Late solid support came for Phcon, but he returned a handy win dividend. Phiakuo bad every chance, but on the day was not good enough. Diagano finished strongly m.o second place, without ever looking like catching the winner. Ingenuity and C’tnibrony were outclassed.

Pheon ran si miliar Dime '1.14 to that of British Columbia in the open sprint—an .illuminating performance for a hack. Clcmbrony was actually fust to move, but Pheon quickly went to the front from Diagano and Phiakuo, and always had the race in safe keeping, pheou’s winning margin was a good length, while Diagano boat Phiakuo for second money and dividend, by half a length.