LAUGHING PRINCE STILL WINNING

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 509, 12 November 1928, Page 10

LAUGHING PRINCE STILL WINNING

EASY VICTORY IN GOLD CUP HISTORIC’S FINE EFFORT iSpecial to THE SUN) CHRISTCHURCH. Satur^y. The Canterbury Jockey Club's carnival was concluded at Riccarton in showery weather. There was a fairly large crowd in attendance, but as a result of rain overnight the track was not quite so fast as on the two previous days. The totalisator put through £52,293. making £194,079. against £ 204,449 a last year. Port Cooper Hurdles Troilus made another gallant attempt to land the Port Cooper Hurdles to-day, but after making a grand showing he succumbed in the last few strides and was beaten a neck by Carinthia for first honours. The latter finished on much better than in his previous engagements at the meeting, and though Troilus appeared to have the race in hand at the half distance, the ex-Aucklander finished with great determination over the concluding stages and fairly outstayed his opponent. Cannthia is in rare form at present. and he will be difficult to beat in approaching engagements, esepciaily if he strikes a damp track. Bonatic was always handily placed, but he spoiled a good chance by jumping two hurdles along the back slovenly. He finished strongly in the straight, but w as half a dozen lengths behind Troilus in third piace when the judge was reached. Diana’s Lad and Ned Kelly did best of the remainder. Pantler was sold after the race to Wingatui Trainer Bred Shaw for a modest sum. and he will do his future racing in the South Island. Cressy Handicap One of the most impressive gallopers seen out at the meeting was the four-year-old Historic, who scored a runaway victory in the Cressy Handicap. With five furlongs to go he was in a rear position, but after entering the straight Morris took him on the outside. At the distance post, where Pangolin, Buoyant and Gay Sonnet were fighting it out. Historic came through with a paralysing run, and quickly passing the leaders came on to beat Taboo by three lengths. Rascal, who finished on well, was half a length away third, followed by Pangolin. Money Mine, Buoyant and Lucy Locket. It was a particularly smart effort on the part of Historic, and though his winning margin was only three lengths, he really outclassed his rivals. Since he commenced his present season Historic has made remarkable improvement, and all the indications are that he will develop into one of the star handicap performers of th& season. Pioneer Handicap Backers sent Dutch Money to the post a hot favourite for the Pioneer Handicap, and their judgment was not far astray, for she suffered defeat by only a narrow margin. She did not begin with her customary brilliance, and with two furlongs to go had a lot of leeway to make up. But over the last 100 yards she finished like a good youngster and just failed to reach Nedda. The last-named hopped away smartly and led on to the course proper from Sunny Pal, Francolin and First Money. Inside the distance Sunny Pal dropped out and First Money ran up to Nedda. There was a great struggle over the last bit. and in a wonderful finish Nedda lasted long enough to beat Dutch Money (who was flying at the end) by a neck, with First Money another neck away third and Francolin right up fourth. The race was another triumph for Paper Money, for the first four youngsters to pass the post claim the imported horse as their sire. Members’ Handicap There was plenty of merit in the victory of Red Heckle in the Members’ Handicap. He was always in a handy position over the last half mile, and when challenged by Benzora he hung on very gamely and passed the post with a neck to spare. Banket essayed to lead throughout, but after leading the field into the straight she collapsed at the false rail, where Red. Heckle took charge, and Benzora had commenced a fast run. Over the last furlong Benzora and Red Heckle had a great set-to. but Red Heckle held his advantage over the concluding stages and defeated Benzora by a narrow margin. Set Sail ran a good race into third place two lengths behind Benzora, and was followed home by Haze. The last-named began slowly and with three furlongs covered was standing the leaders up a big start, but he came fast on the outside in the straight and finished full of running into fourth place. Of the others Royal Saxon, Cimabue and Childsplay did best. Golden Armour’s saddle slipped during the running and she finished well down the field. Seymour Handicap Panther was thought to have a big chance in the Winter Cup at the Grand National carnival, but he ran below expectations in the big mile race and Southerners came to the conclusion that he was an overrated horse. However, his subsequent form showed that he was suffering from a temporary lapse, but he scored a brilliant victory in the Seymour Handicap to-day, and apparently is returning to form. He began very smartly and was nicely placed all the way. He finished brilliantly in the straight under his big impost, and in a great finish defeated Teri (who had every chance) by a neck. Smithereens was half a length farther away third, and then came Camisader. Prior to the start Denier bolted, and taking charge of his rider galloped two miles before' being pulled up. He was brought back to the birdcage and took no part in the race. Stead Gold Cup Solrose was withdrawn from the G. G. Stead Gold Cup, leaving five runners to Contest the 10-furlongs weight-far-age event. Laughing Prince was made a staunch favourite, but it was a great betting race. Goblin Market began smartly, and at the end of two furlongs he had as his nearest attendants Silver Paper and Laughing Prince, with Rapier next and Hoylake bringing up the rear. In this order they raced to the half-mile, but Rapier made a forward move on the home bend, and when straightened up for home he held charge from Silver Paper. At the distance post Rapier’s admirers were on good terms with themselves, but a little farther on Laughing Prince swooped down on the leader and soon got to the front. Over the last bit Laughing Prince was not seriously troubled and he beat Rapier by a length and a-half. Hoylake was a length away third, and Silver Paper another length away fourth. Goblin Market was the last to finish. Five furlongs from home Rapier was well up, and when lie hit the front at the home turn it certainly seemed as if he would triumph over his rivals. But Laughing Prince was more brilliant and eventually inflicted an easy defeat on his elder rival. Laughing Prince clearly showed his superiority on the day, for he was doing his work comfortably at the end and was not nearly extended. Silver Paper did best of the three-year-olds. He was in second place at the top of the straight, and

though he hung on gamely Hoylake cut j him out . of third place by a length. Stonyhurst Handicap Concentrate was thought to possess an excellent chance in the New Zealand Derby Stakes, won by Night March, but the slow pace set in the early stages of the classic race did not suit him, and he finished well back at the end. But in a truly run race he defeated Moorgas by a narrow margin in the Stonyhurst Handicap. Moorgas hopped away smartly, and attempted to lead all the way. Entering the straight it certainly seemed as if he would last it out, but inside the distance he was tackled by Concentrate. For a few strides the pair ran level, but over the last bit Concentrate asserted his superiority and eventually beat Moorgas by half a length. Roi de Val, who was at a long price, finished fast in third place, and was followed home by Rabbi. Concentrate is a full brother to the New Zealand Cup winner, Oratrix, and the manner in which he beat off his rivals in to-day’s race reveals he is a vastly improved three-year-old. Rabbi floundered very badly a furlong and alialf from the post and nearly fell. He was going well at the time, and the fact that he came on and got fourth place shows that he would have been difficult to beat but for the mishap. Fendalton Handicap Mandane was backed down to a short price for the Fendalton Handicap, but after having every chance she had to strike her colours to the Ric-carton-trained First Sight. Pink Note went to the front from the start, and at the post he showed the way to Mandane and Phillipic, who was followed by Rotor, Mendip and Vaward. At the six furlongs the order was much the same, but at the far turn Pink Note held charge from Mandane, Rotor, Vaward, First Sight, Front Rank, Mendip and Phillipic, with Sir Roy last. In this order they raced to the straight, but once lined up for home First Sight began a forward move, and Sir Roy commenced to unwind a strong run. At the distance Mandane, Rotor, Mendip, Sir Roy and Pink Note were haying a great fight, but First Sight literally flew over the last 100 yards, and finishing brilliantly defeated Mandane by a length and a-half. Rotor was a neck away third, while Mendip, Sir Roy, Pink Note and Front Ran kwere in line next. It was a wonderful finish. Following are the results: or?,*!* Cooper Hurdles Handicap, of £2OO, 12 miles.—2 Carinthia, 10.0, F Thompson, l; 5 Troilus, 10.9, I. Tilson 2; 4 Bonatic, 10.6, D. O’Connor, 3. Also: i«^? ianas Dad, 10.8; 3 Nine of Spades, 10.2; 6 Ned Kelly, 10.1; 8 Mime, 9.6; 7 Pantler, 9.0, car. 9.1. Won by a length, six lengths between second and third. Diana’s Lad was fourth. Time, 3.14 1-5. Cressy Handicap, of £350; 7 furlongs.— 1 Historic, 8.9, B. H. Morris, 1; 11 Taboo, 8,9, B. Brodie, 2; 10 Rascal, 7.9, A. Eastwood, 3. Also: 4 Solrose, 9.7; 2 Gay Sonnet, 9.6; 6 Lucy Locket, 9.6; 5 Gold Brick, 8.0; 3 Money Mine, 7.11; 6 Pangolin, 7.8, car. 7.5; 9 Buoyant, 12 Decoy Bird, 7.7; 8 Moratorium, 7.7, car. 7.4. Won by a length and a-half, half a length between second and third. Pangolin was fourth. Time, 1.27 2-5. Pioneer Handicap, of £300; two-year-olds; 4 furlongs.—2 Nedda, 8.4, E. Rosewarne, 1; 1 Dutch Money, 7.8, car. 7.9 i, T. Green, 2; 4 First Money, 8.5, R. Reed, 3. Also: 3 Francolin, 8.6; 5 Stealth, 8.4; 7 Jaleux, 7.10; 8 Count Palatine, 7.5; 6 Push, 7.8; 10 Captivate, 7.3, car. 7.32; 12 Sunny Pal, 7.0; 9, Loot, 7.0, car. 7.1; 11 Marcel Wave, 7.0. Won by a neck, a neck between second and third. Francolin was fourth. Time, 48 1-5. Members’ Handicap, of £600; 7 furlongs.—7 Red Heckle, 7 % 0, A. Eastwood, 1; 3 Benzora, 7.112, J. Barry, 2; 6 Set Sail, 8.11, F. Voight, 3. Also: 1 Cimabue, 9.3; 5 Arrow Lad, 8.8; 2 Childsplay, 8.1; 4 Royal Saxon, 7.5; 8 Golden Armour, 7.3 and Haze, 7.0, bracketed, 9 Banket 7.1. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Haze was fourth. Time, 1.26. Seymour Handicap, of £250; 7 furlongs.—lo Panther, 9.6, B. H. Morris, 1; 5 Teri, 9.6, L. G. Morris, 2; 8 Smithereens, 7.11, R.Coveny, 3. Also: 11 Amor, 9.1, car. 8.10; 1 Sarnia, 8.11; 3 Camisader, 8.11; 2 Denier, 8.8; 9 Phastar, 7.112; 7 Honeycomb, 7.9; 4 Impertinence, 7.9, and Broadmoor, car. 7.2, bracketed; 6 Freezeout, 7.9; 13 Rigmarole, car. 7.4; 17 Valuator, car. 7.2; 12 Tembroney, 7.6; 14 Uproar, 15 Gaybird, 16 Star Raid, 7.0. Won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Camisader was fourth. Time, 1.27 2-5. G. G. Stead Gold Cup, of £800; l£m. — 1 Laughing Prince, 9.0, L. G. Morris, 1; 2 Rapier, 9.3, J. Campbell, 2; 4 Hoylake, J. Barry, 9.3, 3. Also: 3 Goblin Market, 7.12; 5 Silver Paper, 7.12. Won by a length and a-half, a length between second and third. Silver Paper was fourth. Time, 2.6 2-5. Stonyhurst Handicap, of £500; three-year-olds 1 mile.—s Concentrate, 8.11, B. H. Morris, 1; 3 Moorgas, 8.11, R. Reed, 2; 7 Roi De Val, 7.5, T. Melcalf, 3. Also: 1 Consent, 9.3; 4 Pride, 8.11; 2 Prickles, 8.6; 6 Rabbi, 7.13; 8 Calamine, 7.0; 9 The Viscount, car. 7.02. Won by a head, a length between second and third. Rabbi ■was fourth. Time, 1.41. Fendalton Handicap, of £600; li miles. —2 First Sight 7.13, L. J. Ellis, 1; 1 Mandane, 8.12, L. G. Morris, 2; 6 Rotor, 7.7, C. Eastwood, 3. Also: 5 Pink Note, 8.6; 3 Mendip, 8.0; 4 Sir Roy, 7.7; 8 Philippic, 7.2; 7 Front Rank; 9 Vaward, 7.0. Won by a length and a-half, a neck between second and third. Mendip was fourth. Time, 2.6. QUEENSLAND CUP PADDIE EVE AGAIN (United P.A.—By Telegraph—CopyrightJ BRISBANE. Sunday. At the Queensland Turf Club’s meeting yesterday the following was the result of the leading event:— THE QUEENSLAND CUP Of £1.500; 2 miles PADDIE EVE, 3yrs. 7.3, including 101 b penalty 1 IN PETTO (imp.), 6yrs, 8.5 2 HIGH SYCE. 4yrs. 9.12 3 Twelve started. Won by a length and a-quarter. a length between second and third. Time. 3.25 L (Paddie Eve a few days ago won the Queensland Derbv.) WILLIAMSTOWN CUP (United P.A.—By Ttlegraph — copyright) MELBOURNE, Sunday. Winalot 9.9, Amounis 9.5, Textile 9.2, Burnaby 8.2, Dion 7.5, and Todelist 7.2, are amons the final acceptors for tile Williamstown Cup, to be run on Monday. PERCY GILPIN DEAD (Australian and N.Z. Press Association J (United Service) LONDON. Saturday. The death has occurred of Percy Gilpin. racehorse trainer.