How the Beau Won The Winter Hurdles

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 407, 16 July 1928, Page 10

How the Beau Won The Winter Hurdles

GOOD FIELD WAS OUTCLASSED

WELLINGTON, Saturday. BEAU CAVALIER registered one of the best performances of his career at Trentham to-day, when he outclassed a high-class field in the Winter Hurdles. He took the lead from almost the start, and finally beat Red Fuchsia by five lengths.

r PHE weather was gloriously fine for the concluding day of the Wellington Racing Club’s winter carnival. There was a big crowd in attendance, and though the course was again on the heavy side, it provided much firmer going than on Thursday. The totalisator handled £68,978, making £157,300 for the three days, against £147,973, an increase of £9,327. Talavera Hurdles The Polydamon gelding Olympic scored a surprise victory in the Talavera Hurdles, and returned his supporters a dividend in the vicinity of a third of a century. For the first part of the journey lie was not too well placed, but four furlongs from home he worked his way into a leading position, and crossing the top he was on terms with Erin-go-Bragh. Once in the straight he had too much speed for his opponents, and drew out to win in comfortable stjde. Lady Gay was handled much better than on Thursday, and she finished on well to gain second place. The southerner, Erin-go-Bragh, was a quiet tip on the course, but after showing plenty of speed lie tired into third, place. The Lord Multifid gelding is staying on much better than hitherto, and among the weak class of hurdlers in the South Island he may soon pick up a race. Waltzer was prominent in the early part, but his rider lost an iron, and this spoiled his chance. Ruby Ring came from a long way back to fill fourth place, and was a little unlucky. Novice Handicap Historic, a three-year-old full brother to Roya,l Box, Witness Box and Tarleton, impressed by the way in which he won the Novice Handicap. He began smartly, and after two furlongs had been covered joined Dancing Star in the lead. He was galloping very comfortably entering the

straight, and though strongly challenged over the last furlong by the favourite, Consent, he held his own to win by the narrow margin of half a neck. It was a smooth performance on the part of Historic, and like all Nassau stock, he is improving with age. Consent had every chance, but was not good enough Veronese, who was three lengths away third, is a promising filly by Lueullus from Merry Chimes, and she might get on the winning list at one of the minor meetings at an early da.te. Dancing Star showed her customary speed, but •faded out over the last furlong. Crofton Handicap Pangolin, with Roy Reed in (lie saddle, wound up favourite for the Crofton Handicap, but there was also solid support for The Mug and Gold Cure. The latter hopped out smartly, but he was steadied after the field had settled down, and was allowed to drop in behind the leaders, IF’angolin and Volplane. However, soon after entering the straight Gold Cure was given his head, and he ran past the opposition to score a handsome victory from Teri by half a length. Teri finished on weil over the concluding furlong, but he had little chance with the winner, who is likely to win again in the near future. Grand National, who hung on well to gain third place, ran his best race for some time, and apparently* the Martian gelding is getting back to favour. Maui was prominent half-way down the running, but the best be could do was to run fourth. King Mart lost considerable ground at the start, and his finishing' effort into sixth place was a good one. Winter Hurdles Beau Cavalier lost the Wellington Steeplechase through no fault of his own, but in to-day’s Winter Hurdles ho never left the issue in doubt. He was always doing his work well in front, and along the back the last time he drew out from his opponents, and with such a lead of six lengths entering the straight he never looked in danger of defeat. Red Fuchsia made a gallant attempt to get on terms with Beau Cavalier five furlongs from home, but the effort proved beyond him. and he was well beaten into second place. When Gaze paraded in the birdcage it was noticeable that he was moving a little short, and he did not imp Ass during his preliminary. Nevertheless he soon warmed up to his work, and though some distance behind the leaders entering the straight, he did well

to gain third place. Kauri Park was always in the thick of the fight, but liq tired over the concluding stages. In the early part Mia Bella was standing the leaders up a go -fl start, but she finished on well into fourth place Aberfeldy was going very freely when he came to grief, and with a stand up might have been among the placegetters. When Aberfeldy fell Kil-

•urn toppled over him, and on returnng to the birdcage it was found that, he Riccarton horse was in a bad way.

Nukumai never had a chance from the outset, and the others were well beaten. On returning to scale Beau Cavalier and his rider, S. Henderson, received an enthusiastic reception. Winter Oats

As a result of his excellent form earlier at the meeting, r £aboo vflr s Installed a good favourite for the Winter Oats, but after being prominent for about six furlongs faded out in the run down the straight. The winner. Fairy Herald, was tucked in behind Kalos, Day Guard and Queen Arch entering the straight, but after passing the false rail he galloped right away from his opponents to win with ridiculous ease by live lengths from Queen Arch. The last-named performed only moderately on the first and second days of the fixture, but to-day she displayed her true form, but was unlucky in striking such a proved mudlark as Fairy Herald. Kilmiss surprised by her forward running, and her finishing run. which took her into third place, was encouraging. Day Guard looked to have a big chance at the home bend, but he petered out in the straight Beaumont ran his usual solid race, but. fourth was the best he could get. Black Mint was not prominent early, but the Catmint gelding finished full of running into fifth place. July Steeplechase The Jul3 r Steeplechase resulted in a spirited finish between Kawini, Tuki and Matu. In the early stages Passin’ Through made the pace, but passing the stands Comical was making play. However, ho made some poor jumps at the brush fences, and with a round to go he surrendered the lead to Kawini. The latter led out of the straight the last time from Tuki, Comical, Passin’ Through and Matu, with Brigadier Bill next. At the sod wall along the back Passin’ Through lost his rider, and at the next obstacle Brigadier Bill came to grief. Matu and Tuki closed on Kawini three furlongs from home, but Kawini, desperately ridden over the last bit, held his advantage to beat Tuki by a length. Matu was a length away third, while Comical, the <:#.ly other runner in the contest, was 12 lengths away last. Onslow Handicap Duke Abbey, who has been racing consistently of late, won the Onslow

Handicap by half a head from Chelone after a great struggle. The pair were always in striking distance of the leaders, and half way down the running they drew out from the field and thrilled the spectators with a see-saw finish. With 50 yards to go it looked as if Chelone would prevail, but answering the demands of his rider in the gamest possible manner, Duke Abbey got up in the stride. King Lu came from a long way back to getthird place, and was followed home by Catkin and Kilperon. Oration looked a possibility at the distance, but he offered little fight over the concluding stages. Kia Ora Handicap The meeting concluded with the Kia Ora Handicap, which provided a good betting race. Callanmore and Meadowlark showed the way into the straight from Greyfinch and Greymist, but inside the distance Callanmore drew away from Meadowlark and beat him home by a length and a-half. Mark Mint, who finished on well, was a length away third, and of the others Greyfinch did best. Following are the complete results: Talavera Hurdles, of £270, 1J miles 13 Olympic, 9.2, M. Nicoll, 1; 10 Lady Gay, 9.11, A. Jenkins, 2; 3 Erin-Go-Bragh, 9.0, R. Orange, 3. Also: 1 Quincoma, 10.13; 2 Sir Moment, 10..; 5 Star Shell, 10.1; 4 Lady Passenger, 9.13; 7 Waltzer, 9.12; 12 Chickwheat, 9.12; S Ilymgreat, 9.4; 6 Red Bank, 9.3; 11 Good Sport, 9.2; 14 Wheel, 9.0; 9 Rugby Ring, 9.0. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 3.11. Novice Handicap, of £220, 6 furlongs. —5 Historic, 9.6, B. H. Morris, 1; 1 Consent, 9.11, L. G. Morris, 2: 6 Veronpse, 9.0, G. Ridgway, 3. Also: 3 Tea Rose, 9.3; 7 Battle Torque, 9.0; 4 Tripos, 9.0. Won by a head, with five lengths between second and third. Time, 1.19. Crofton Handicap, of £260, 7 furlongs. —4 Gold Cure, 9.13, A. Hobson, 1; 9 Teri,

USEFUL TEAM FOR OWNER-TRAINER H. L. RUSSELL SIAOSI AND BERINTHIA TO RACE OVER HURDLES (Special to THE SUE) TE AWAMUTU, Saturday. A well-appointed range of stables, situated on the Great fc?outh Road, about half a mile from the Waipa Racing Club’s course, is that of Mr. H. L. Russell, who came to Te Awamutu some three years ago. This trainer has the reputation of turning out his charges in first-class condition, although he has not reaped the success that his efforts deserved. Three cups are included in Mr. Russell’s successes. They are the Massey Memorial Cup, won by Siaosi at the Franklin meeting in March: the Matamata Cup. won by Mount Marta at Matamata the previous year: and the Rotorua Cup, in which Mount Marta dead-heated with Scat. Siaosi as a Hurdler The winning of the Memorial Cup was pleasing to Siaosi's owner-trainer, for the horse is from Civilisation, who was sired by Maori King from u daughter of Waiuku. It is worthy of note that the Memorial Cup was presented to the Franklin Racing Club by the residents of Waiuku. Although a disappointment on several occasions Siaosi is expetced to make his debut as a seven-year-old at the jumping game—a department that should see him at liis best. At present he looks well, having benefited after spending a few weeks of idlness at “Thorncombe.” Another from the same stable that has been having an easy time is Berintliia, the younger half-sister (by Mountain Knight) to Siaosi. It is on the cards that Berintliia may take on the hurdling game before 1928 is over. Bred to jump, she can gallop faster than many of her probable opponents. Katarena’s Sister An interesting inmate of Mr. Russell’s stable is the rising two-year-old filly by King Lupin from Madam Rose, a full-sister to Katarena. The youngster is a chestnut, 20 months old, and is smart over a furlong or so. If she turns out as speedy as Katarena, the chestnut should be a payable proposition. She will probably race under the

name of Rose Lupin. The fourth member of the team is Abbey Queen, a six-year -old buy mare by Quin Abbey from Miss Louis. This mare looks hard in condition, and should account for races in fair company under light imposts. Mr. Russell has not hurried his charge, and his patience appears likely to be rewarded. It is not considered that the winter season. with its increased weight, would be to Abbey Queen’s advantage. Is Very Forward The last of the quintet at present in. the* stable is Eileena, a rising five-year-old brown mare by imported Lueullus from Paulin. Eileenji showed a deal of promise as a two-year-old, but owing to an injury, she had to be turned out for a couple of years. Having been in work for some time now, she has the appearance of being the. most forward of the string, and should do well in the new season.

10.5, P. Burges, 2; 12 Grand National, 9.4, A. McDonald, 3. Also: 6 Maui, 10.9: 7 King Mart, 10.6: 5 Carinthia, 9.13; 1 Pangolin, 9.13; 10 Rotowliero, 9.9; 3 Marjoram, 9.4; S Clavers, 9.3; 2 The Mug, 9.0; 13 Handsome, 9.0; 31 Volplane, 9.0. Won by a length. Time, 1.37. Winter Hurdles, of £1,000,. 2\ miles.— 2 Beau Cavalier, 10.2, S. Henderson, 1; 3 Red Fuchsia, 11.4, A. McDonald, 2; 4 Gaze, 10.4, A. S. Ellis, 3. Also: 1 Nukumai, 41.13; 5 Aberfeldy, 10.1; 6 Mia Bella. 9.8; S Nucleus, 9.3; 10 Kilburn, 9.0: 11 Braeman, 9.0; 9 Kauri Park, 9.0; 7 Patuki, 9.0; 12 Vexatious, 9.0. Won by six lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Aberfeldy fell and brought down Kilburn. Time, 4.33. Winter Oats, of £SOO, 1 mile. —4 Fairy Herald. 9.0, J. Campbell. 1; S Queen Arch, 9.5, A. Tinker, 2: 10 Kilmiss, 9.0, T. Green, 3. Also: 5 Black Mint, 11.2: 1 Taboo, 1011; 3 Day Guard, 9.10: 15 Star Ranger, 9.0: 9 Monaghan, 9.5: 6 Horomea, 9.5; 7 Beaumont, 9.3; 13 Huikai, 9.2; 12 Bonogue, 9.2; 2 Avro. 9.0; 16 Gardant. 9.0; 14 Kalos, 9.0; 11 No Favours, 9.0. Won by five lengths, with three lengths between second ad third. Time, 1.50. July Steeplechase, of £SOO, about 3 miles.—2 Kawini, 10.10, R. Olive, 1; 4 Tuki. 10.5. A. E. Ellis, 2: 3 Matu, 9.6. A. Jenkins, 3. Also: 5 Comical, 10.9; 1 Brigadier Bill. 10.6; 6 Passin’ Through. 9.0. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Comical was the only other starter to finish. Passin’ Through lost his rider and Brigadier Bill fell. Time, 6.48. Onslow Handicap, of £3OO, 6 furlonars. —2 Duke Abbey, 10.4, R. Reed, 1: 4 Chelone, 9.2, L. G. Morris, 2; 1 King Lu, 11.5, A. Tinker, 3. Also: 5 Oration, 9.5: S Decoy Bird. 9.3: 3 Catkin, 9.2: 6 Kilperon, 9.0; 7 Ronaki, 9.0. "Won by a head, two lengths separating second and third. Time, 1.185. Kia Ora Handicap, of £260, 5 furlongs.—2 Callanmore, 9.12, T. Green, 1: 6 Meadow Lark, 9.2, B. Brodie, 2; 3 Mark Mint. 9.12, R. Reed, 3. Also: 1 Orehus. 9.5: 5 greymist, 9.4: S Greyfinch,, 9.2: 4 Tn flame. 9.0: 7 Arrow Boy, 9.0: 9 Vindication. 9.0. Won by two lengths, third horse another length away. Time,