Sport at Addington

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 120, 11 August 1927, Page 7

Sport at Addington

Exciting Spectacular Racing Another Totalisator Increase (Special to THB SUN.) CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday. THE August fixture of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club was continued to-day in fine weather, before a large attendance. The track was fast and good times were recorded. The totalisator handled £52,608 for the day, compared with £48,274 on the middle day last year, an increase of £4,334. This makes the increase on the machine for the two days £10,684.

Native Star was sent out a few tickets better favourite than Bridget Galindo, for the Improvers’ Handicap. Native Star struck herself early in the contest, and dropped back into the ruck, and Bridget Galindo made a bad break two furlongs from home. Tamerlane was first out and first home. He is a solid trotter, but is more or less unsound, but if his trainer can keep him up to his work he will be seen to further advantage. Cannonball went in the air soon after the start, and Some Jazz tangled when the barriers were released. Lady Fan went a solid race, but was well beaten when they wheeled for home. Nelson McKinney, Wild Hebe and Nourmahal stuck to their work all through, and at the finish only small margins separated them. Tamerlane, who is owned by Mr. W. Minchin, is by Petereta from Miss Hugo, and is trained by A. E. Bussell, who drove him. After the race A. E. Bussell was suspended for three months for undue use of his whip and for round. An appeal has been lodged. BRILLIANT AUTHOR JINKS

From 48 yards behind, Author Jinks won the Dash Handicap as if he will still have to be reckoned with the next time he faces the starter. He was last half a mile from home, but when let go he simply flew. He had his opponents caught a furlong from home and again won laughing at his colleagues. He won a similar race on the first day and is destined to prevail in select company over longer journeys next season. His sire is Author Dillon, and his dam Lady Jinks. Fashion Queen and Pointalena failed to leave the mark correctly, and Firpo made a bad break when the barriers were let go. Daisy Pointer led for seven fui'longs, but could not respond when tackled by Mountain Chimes and Author Jinks. All through the first seven furlongs Bingen Lad, Mountain Chimes, General Bingen, Albert Logan and Event were all happily placed, but with the exception of Mountain Chimes they were crying for help a furlong from the winning post. Countryman showed a lot of speed, but a bad break at the far turn put him out of court.

KING GEORGE HANDICAP INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS There was a good deal of what might be called “mixing it” in the King George Handicap, and many candidates bore signs of a hard battle when they returned to hand in their number cloths. During the race Peterwah’s inside sulky wheel received a lot ol attention, with the result that only about seven spokes out of 72 were left to keep the rim together. Tom Thumb was sent for a skate at the home bend, where he finished with a wheel broken, and his driver, F. Holmes, was slightly injured. This was caused by Concliff breaking and coming back on those behind him. Among the sufferers were Talent and Downcast, and it was this episode that ruined Tom Thumb’s prospects. When the field was let go Dalnahine bobbled and Golden Devon led for two furlongs and then allowed Talent to make the pace, but just before reaching the mile disc Concliff sailed into the lead. He was going easy, with a round to go, but at the far bend he stopped as if he was shot, and was done over the last three furlongs. Golden Devon and Loganwood drew right away from their opponents, and when the straight was reached Loganwood went on to register his second victory at the meeting. It was a grand performance, and he was well driven by L. Frost. Loganwood is by Logan Pointer from Myrtlewood, and is trained by his owner, Mr. G. W. Dransfield. Imprint was close to leaders, with a round to go, but his position was bad, as he was on the outside of four sulkies, a position that made it almost a hopeless task for him to win from. Machine Gun got away smartly, and was well placed for a mile and three-quarters. He was third when he turned for home, but stopped to nothing over the final stages. Man o’ War did the best of the back markers, and made up a good l deal of ground over the concluding ‘round, and succeeded in securing third money. Peterwah finished on a break and just beat Cardinal Logan for fourth prize. Escapade was soon in the rear, where she remained all the way. Peter Bingen ran a decent race for a mile and a half, where he did not enjoy the best of passages, and his bad luck settled whatever prospect he had of collecting any of the money. LOGAN PARK’S EASY WIN The Belgium Handicap proved an easv victory for the gelding Logan Park, who in the hands of W. J. Tomkinson won well. After being driven a perfect race, Logan Park won the Selwyn Handicap on the first day. In his early days he was bad at the peg, but since coming to Addington he has mended his ways, and with the aid of a pair of deafeners he has been encouraged to leave the mark correctly. On his form it looks as if the gelding will soon qualify for the New Zealand Trotting Cup. Omaha and First Water raced in that order till entering the straight the last time, where Logan Park silenced both of them. Wenlo went away badly, and Daytime lost several lengths at the start. The winner is owned by Messrs. R. A. Armstrong and A. L. Johnson, and is by Logan Pointer from Miss Burlington. J. SHAW’S SALUTES Amaris was first out and first home in the Lincoln Handicap, and the Aucklander paced resolutely all the way, and gave his trainer, j. Shaw, a comfortable drive. Amaris is partial to clay tracks. Prior to coming to Christchurch he was regarded as a doubtful character, but his essays at Addington have been good. There was big money for Bonalena and Henry Logan, but neither was ever near the firing line. Avenger had a splendid passage, but was not equal to the task, while Hoon Hay and Bob Logan paced cleanly all the way, and to everybody’s surprise Harold Burwood completed the route without making a break. Amaris is owned by A. Moodabe, and is by Logan Pointer from Franzetta. FRISCO BEAU GOES SOLID A member of the Van Cleve tribe, Frisco Beau, led all the way to win the Avon Handicap. Going out of the

straight the last time Nighborn threatened to take the lead, but Frisco Beau managed to keep his position, and the pair were hard at it going along the back, where Nighborn went in the air. Then Clonmel moved up, but on reaching the bend he left his feet also. Meanwhile, Young Blake, who had been going a solid race, appeared on the scene, and though well tested by Nighborn over the last furlong, he just succeeded in annexing second money by a narrow margin. Young Blake has improved considerably since he joined J. Tomkinson’s stable, and should pick up a race in the near future. Audominion and Our Lady declined to leave the mark properly Trampfast got away well, but an accident turning into the straight the first time not only wrecked his chance, but that of Kola Boy, and John Mauritius also. Frisco Beau, an American importation owned by Mr. J. R. McKenzie, is trained by D. Withers, who drove him, /md is by Tips Frisco from Irene Beau. FIGHT EVER BOXES ON William the Great again made a bold showing for a mile and three-quarters in the Canterbury Handicap, but after that he again failed to come on. Great Earl, who was favourite, had a splendid passage, but after getting into the lead he failed to come on in the straight, and was decisvely beaten into fourth place. Wallroon left the mark well on this occasion, but after going true all the way he could only secure third money. Ariki went away on a break, and drew into third place with a round to go, but fell back beaten before the straight was reached. Menember was never further back than third, and finishing particularly well, he beat all but the winner. Doctor Dillon was handily placed for a mile and a-half, but he never improved his position. Bell Harold made an impressive run going down the back the last time, but he met with interference rounding the far bend, and was sent to a break. Glandore, Lady Dunmore, Fashion Queen, and Bing Boy broke up at the start, and Money Spider lost his supporters’ money by going to a break on more than one occasion. Fight Ever hails from Australia, and is owned by J. J. Kennerley, who drove him, and is by Honest Iluon from Mascot. Billy Sea put in a break with a round to go. He is racing Tadly at the meeting.

CONCLIFFE AGAIN DISAPPOINTS There was again big money for Condiffe in the Speedway Handicap, and again he failed in disappointing fashion. When the field had settled down he was seventh, where he remained till he back stretch was entered. There Tomkinson pulled him out, and he Droceeded to mow down the opposition n sensational fashion, and was alongside the leader at the far bend, and looked certain to be first at the judge; but when the distance post was reached he fel lback decisively beaten. Jewel Pointer left the mark like a shot out of a gun, and with Brentloc as his nearest attendant he made the running for about two furlongs. There Brentloc took charge, and with a round to go Jewel Pointer, Dillon Wilkes, Queen’s Own, Logan Holm, and Concliffe were racing in that order, but when six furlongs were covered Jewel Pointer made a dive for the front, and, rounding the turn for home, he had Concliff e on his girth, and Brentloc, Queen’s Own, St. Maura, Talaro, and Bonny Logan just behind him. In a stern battle for the money, St. Maura had too much speed for Queen’s Own, and reached the post a length in front of her, with Jewel Pointer two lengths further away, and Bonny Logan fourth. About 100 yards from the finish Talaro became unbalanced, and for a moment it looked as if h e would fall, but he kept his feet, and came on to be fifth at the judge. Lady Dunmore declined to leave the mark. St. Maura is trained by F. G. Holmes, in whose hands Mr. H. J. Delargey’s mare has made remarkable improvement. She is by St. Swithin from Maura.

Concluding- results are:— CANTERBURY HANDICAP c Piru f x £ i o l o /’ir 2 r, lrlileS ' 4-36 limit S—FIGHT EVER, 60yds .... 1 I** MENEMBER. 12vds .. o 11-WALLROON, 12 yds 3 Also started.—William the Great, Lady . lin 2L t; , Pas:!hic, n Queen, Great Call, Ariki, 12>ds; Stunt Artist, Doctor Dillon, Giandore, Lady Dunmore, Bing Boy, 24yds; Wharepiana, Money Spider, Macaranda, 36yds; Bell Harold, Trimmer, 48yds; Billy Sea, 60yds. Won by three lengths. Time, 4.29 1-5. SPEEDWAY HANDICAP Of £400; 14 miles. 2.46 limit 4—ST. MAURA, 12yds .... 1 13—QUEEN’S OWN, 24yds 2 3—JEWEL POINTER, limit 3 Also started.—Lady Dunmore, limit; Loganholme, Talent, Dillon Wilkes, Away, Brentloc, 12yds; Sea Pearl, ConCliffe, Kohara, 24yds; Imprint, Jack Potts, Logan Chief, Talaro, Nelson Fame, 36yds; Bonny Logan, 48yds. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.45 2-5. CAN CONCLIFFE QUALIFY? THE NEW ZEALAND CUP FINAL OPPORTUNITY There is no doubt that the most freely discussed horse at Addington just now is the ex-Australian pacer Concliffe. Prior to the national fixture the son of Childewood—Barmaid was looked upon as a brilliant customer, and it was the general opinion that he would qualify at the meeting for the big New Zealand race in November. His failure on the first and second days of the function has led many to again ask the question, “Can Concliffe qualify?” The problem will be definitely solved to-morrow at Addington, where Tomkinson’s charge figures at the end of the National Cup—4.29 mark, or one second outside the limit for the Dominion’s chief prize. HIS LAST CHANCE This will be the ex-Australian pacer’s last chance to get into the New Zealand Cup, and his display in the twomile event yesterday cannot be considered encouraging to his connections. If that form was correct, and there is no reason to think otherwise, then, unless the son of Childewood can pull out a

lot more energy and ability to-morrow, the ambitions of his party do not look like being realised. MUST MAKE THE TIME In his essays during the national function, Concliffe has displayed brilliancy up to a certain point, but shows a tendency to stop when the final pinch comes. There is a chance that he may have been short of a race, and his admirers will no doubt give him consideration again to-morrow. The Dunedin-owned horse will require to equal the New Zealand Cup standard time, 4.28, to become eligible, and if he is as good as his intimate friends aver, and has improved with the rdcing, he should manage to accomplish this, providing the track is still fast. On the other hand, if the circuit becomes holding, Concliffe will have no chance of being among the nominees for cup honours.